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Sunshine State Racing and Karnac.com Presents Jeff Guilbault Sr. 4-17 Southern Speedway and Showtime Speedway Sportman 2020 Champion

Here at Karnac and sunshine State racing we want to honor our class champions from all classes all over the state and help you know more about them and their accomplishments.

Tonight we celebrate Jeff Guilbault Sr. the 2020 4-17 Southern Speedway and events and Showtime speedway points Champion. Join us in Congratulating him and his team and find more information about Jeff below.

Congratulations Jeff


I was born into racing in 1975 in Springfield MA. My family raced sk and tour mods . Reggie rugerio and many others like steve park drove for my uncle .

After a Couple mini stocks starts in 1992 I was hooked as a driver. In 1994 my younger brother and I had pieced a 1976 camaro together. It won 4 races and rookie of the year and the Hank Thorton hard charger award at Desoto Speedway . I floundered around for 4 years in the street stocks winning a few races a year.

I was a young man raising two boys and really had a hard time funding racing. In 1998 I backed down to the mini stock class because of the financial burden of the street stocks .

That’s when I met my wife we had another child. We raced strong in the pro trucks from 2001 to 2005 winning many races all around the state . However the kids were getting bigger. We could now afford to race but they were into stick and ball sports so we decided to hang it up.

In 2009 we went to watch little brother race because he was quickly becoming a bad ass racer himself. Well that was it, weeks later we were building a race car to come back out . Our first race back was April 2015 and what used to be easy was now real hard. The competition was tough and I got my butt kicked a few times.

One Friday morning in June 2015 I had a severe heart attack and now was sidelined for another year . I still had the race truck and worked as I could as i healed. In 2016 we won the pro truck championship at Desoto . We sold that truck in 2018.

It has been a dream of mine to have something that wasn’t a simple street stock type car. The fast growing sportsman class fit our budget . we spent all of 2019 building the car we have today. It actually won on its first night out this year. It was my first win in 15 years. My last win was my last race when i stopped in 2005. My 2 daughters finally got to see me win and live the excitement of that. It is and always will be the highlight of my racing career.

We finished the year off with 2 feature wins and a pair of track points championships. The championships were at 417 and Showtime speedways.

I’m looking forward to 2021 with my family and friends at the track.

Same looks but a different class for Billy Bigley Jr.

It has been a few years since Billy Bigley Jr. has raced full time after stepping back from the late model to help concentrate on his Son’s Dylan and Corey’s racing, but that all changed last weekend at 4-17 Southern Speedway. Billy had not raced in over a year when he raced in honor of long time friend Richie Anderson in his late model for his memorial race. Dylan and Corey have been keeping the Bigley name going with success in both the trucks and the late model this year.

Billy has been focused most of the year concentrating on promoting a race in his Dad’s honor the Bill Bigley Sr. Memorial and what a turn out that race had.

Billy said earlier this year he had the idea to take an old chassis they had sitting around the shop and make a sportsman car out of it to just go have some fun. Well after thrashing the last few weeks with family and friends the car was ready for it’s debut last Saturday.

The Car had not flashy surprises it was the normal Bigley Motorsports flat black with bright neon orange numbers with yellow trim and as always no sponsor stickers on the side. The car did have the all familiar stability of being good once Billy got behind the wheel. Qualified in the top 5 and finished the race 3rd for the first time out.


Billy was surround by his family and friends in victory lane after the 3rd place finish with a big smile on his face as he knew he still had what it takes to compete with the best of the best. He thanked his family and all hid friends that helped make his return to the track possible. He gave a Special Thanks to Mike LeMaster and said the night would probably not have happened with out him.

His Son Dylan will drive the car next at 4-17 Southern Speedway in the 10 to win Frostbite 200 in January.

Donnie Ollie Jr. wins race as Jeff Guilbault wins the Sportsman 2020 Championship at 4-17 Southern Speedway and Events

On Saturday night in the last Sportsman race of the year at-17 Southern Speedway Donnie Ollie Jr. parks the 09 in Victory Lane. At the Same time Jeff Guilbault brought home the 29 machine home with a 4th place finish, but at the same time won the 2020 season points Championship.

Many of the sportsman drivers were using this as a test and tune for the 10k to win Frostbite 200 on January 30th 2021.


Race Results
Sportsman
Qualifying
1. 09 Donnie Ollie Jr. 15.081
2. 94 Chris Turner 15.231
3. 5 Chad Rutherford 15.246
4. 67x Colin Allman 15.318
5. 28 Billy Bigley Jr. 15.328
6. 5x Steve Gill 15.353
7. 407 Jason Vail 15.381
8. 30 Chris Huntoon 15.407
9. 29 Jeff Guilbault 15.432
10. 21 Eric Sharrone 15.437
11. 71 J.R. Beckner 15.449
12. 25w Scott Grossenbacher 15.466
13. 19 Kevin Macy 15.479
14. 7 Travis Devendorf 15.506
15. 87 Keith Lilley 15.532
16. 12 Joey Sims 15.532
17. 98 Austin Harrelson 16.122
18. 67 James Dubose 16.157
19. 65 Rick Reed 16.206
20. 22 Ricky Bullard Jr. DNQ
Feature 50 Laps
1. 09 Donnie Ollie Jr.
2. 5 Chad Rutherford
3. 28 Billy Bigley Jr.
4. 29 Jeff Guilbault “Champion”
5. 407 Jason Vail
6. 5x Steve Gill
7. 94 Chris Turner
8. 19 Kevin Macy
9. 71 J.R. Beckner
10. 7 Travis Devendorf
11. 30 Chris Huntoon
12. 87 Keith Lilley
13. 21 Eric Sharrone
14. 28w Scott Grossenbacher
15. 67x Colin Allman
16. 12 Joey Sims
17. 98 Austin Harrelson
18. 65 Rick Reed
19. 22 Ricky Bullard Jr.
20. 67 James Dubose

Well how do we sum up 2020 life without using the words dumpster fire.. At the start of 2020 life was good. We were rocking and rolling then Covid happened. We were not sure what that meant for our race families. For the people who owned small businesses. For our racetracks who work tirelessly to keep the gates open. But thankfully we were able to continue racing after a short break and I think everyone will agree it was the thing that kept most of us sane during the craziness.
2020 turned out to be an amazing year for us here at Sunshine State Racing with the addition of Karnac. Then joined forces with Black Sails Racing who brought our fans a whole new level of BADA** coverage!!! We are so thankful for them joining us and loving our fans as much as we do.
Thank you to each and everyone of you who support us religiously week in and week out.
Thank you to all the tracks who allow us to bring racing to you and trust us to promote all their events. We appreciate you so very much.
Thank you to every single marketing partner who has helped Robert and I this year. Thank you to our go pro guys who have kicked butt with amazing footage all year! We literally could not do this without you.
Thank you to our drivers and their sponsors who let us invade your space week in and week out. We have the best drivers in the world and appreciate y’all letting us showcase you!!
Who would of thought 2020 would of brought us actual broadcasts, NBC GOLD, Bigley Memorial, sell out crowd and beyond amazing finish and so much more.
We work hard because we love this sport and will continue working to grow the sport and showcase each and everyone of you.
(We are working on 2021 schedule now so tracks message us what events you want covered!!)
Thank you all so much for an amazing 2020 and cannot wait to see what 2021 has in store for our race family! We love you guys!!
Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holidays !! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See ya soon!!!
Your Team SSR

New Smyrna Speedway Opens the Season on January 2nd with The Red Eye 50/50

Make sure you make your plans to attend this race.


Red Eye 50/50 Open Practice
David Rogers Super Late Models, Modifieds, Pro Late Model, Sportsman , E-Mod, LKQ Super Stocks, Bomber A, Ground Pounders



Here are the Current entries in all classes for Red Eye Weekend Presented by Ally Financial so far. As always, we will add to this list as entries continue to come in! We look forward to seeing everyone January 1st and 2nd!

Drivers can register here to be added to the list: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1949/registrations/

Entries as of 12/15/2020

Super Late Models
9 Brad May. Oviedo, FL
21 Kris Wright. Wexford, PA
41 Hayden Sprague. Howell, MI
43 Daniel Dye. Deland, FL
52 Garrett Smithley. Ligonier, PA
56 Gus Dean. Bluffton, SC
03 George Gorham. Winter Haven, FL

Pro Lates
5 Jamie Skinner. Port Orange, FL
10 Joe Hamilton. St. Cloud, FL
17 Colby Clements. Vero Beach, FL
48 Tovia Grynewicz. Clyde TX
51 Jean-Philippe Bergeron. Terrebonne, QC
84 Tony Newsom. Deland, FL

Modifieds
0 Kendall Urwick. Monroe, NC
33 Shain Held. Taft, FL

Sportsman
7 Travis Devendorf. Pampano Beach FL
7 Jason Lester. Palmetto, FL
21 Justin Reeves. Palm Beach, FL
25 Timmy Todd Jr. St. Cloud, FL
29 James Adams. Edgewater, FL
31 JT Tippins. Edgewater, FL
96 Tim Morton Oak Hill, FL
117 Phillip Bessette, New Smyrna Beach, FL

Super Stocks
18 George Spears. New Smyrna Beach, FL
30 Don Duval. Port Orange, FL
35 Eugene Tumminello. Debary, FL
48 Justin Spears. New Smyrna Beach, FL
56 Bobby Holley. Osteen, FL

E-Mods
4 Michael Mark. Deland, FL
7 Ken Copley. DeLeon Springs, FL
29 Tim Walters. Orlando, FL
52 Hank Baker. Oak Hill, FL

Bombers
3 Eddie Evans. Edgewater, Fl
4 Greg Bruce. Orlando, Fl
6T Tony Bromley. Jacksonville, FL
9 Jimmy Black. Deland, FL
14 Brandon Monroe. Orlando, FL
21 Todd Latour. Orlando, FL
29 James Adams. edgewater, Fl
55 Corey Szuder. Taft, FL
72 Bob Seay. Port Orange, FL
81 Jim Snyder. Edgewater, FL

Ground Pounders

1 Chris Hatton
1C Christopher Hatton
13 Ron Hess
19 Mike McElyea
44 Tobi Smith
45 Jodi Modine
61 Ed Freeman
88 Tom Turano
99 Charles Paschall
129 Mike Moran
M1 TC McElyea

The Eddie Brann Memorial Race for Rhet Copper will take place on Saturday January 2, 2021 at Showtime Speedway

Join us all at Showtime Speedway to ring in the new years for the Eddie Brann Memorial January 2,2021

Schedule and payout’s below.

Hope to See You there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

North Florida Speedway Added to Speedweeks 2021 Schedule February 4-6
LAKE CITY, FL (December 16, 2020)—Promoter Brad McCown of Atomic and Skyline Speedways in Ohio is pleased to announce the addition of Inaugural 2021 “Florida Frostbuster” weekend set for Thursday February 4, Friday February 5 and Saturday February 6 at North Florida Speedway in Lake City, Fla. The North pairs up with the South as Candice Kealy of “Dirt’s 4 Racing Promotions” and McCown have teamed up for this special weekend.
On Thursday February 4, there will be an open practice, Friday February 5 the event will pay $8,000-to-win for Super Late Models and Saturday February 6 the finale will pay $8,000-to-win for Super Late Models. The Iron-Man Late Model Series will sanction these two events as non-points races and run under Iron-Man technical rules and procedures. The track prep crew will be done by some of the best in the country, as McCown and crew will be bringing their own staff to work with the North Florida crew for the best racing surface possible. Broadcast details will be released soon.
For the open practice on Thursday February 4, the practice will go from 6:00 until 9:00 pm while the Grit 602 Center Mods will race for $800-to-win. Practice is $30.00 per person in the pits. The grandstands will be $10.00 on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday the pits will open at 2:00 pm, drivers meeting slated for 6:00 pm with Hot Laps to follow around 6:30 pm. Adult general admission is $25.00 per person while adult pit passes are $40.00 per person. The Grit 602 Center Mods will race for $1,000-to-win on Friday and $1,200-to-win on Saturday.
The Iron-Man Late Model Series will be in charge of the Late Model portion of the program each night. The tire rule will be as follows: Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib (28.5) 1300, Right Rear – Hoosier (29.0) 1300 NRM, (29.0) 1300 NRMW, (92) LM40. Competitors must use the same set of (4) tires for Qualifying, Heat Races and Conseys. For the Feature race, competitors may use (2) new tires. Series entry fee will be $100 per night. A complete show of Qualifying, VP Makin’ Power Heat Races, Consolation Races and the 30-lap feature each night will be on the racing card.
For more information on the “Florida Frostbuster” please contact Brad McCown at (740) 703-9749 or Candice Kealy at (386) 523-6335. For more information on the Iron-Man Late Model Series, please contact Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981.
North Florida Speedway is located at 287 SE Race Track Lane in Lake City, FL 32025.
Purse for Friday February 5 & 6 (30 laps) 1) $8,000, 2) $4,000, 3) $2,000, 4) $1,500, 5) $1,000, 6) $800, 7) $700, ? $600, 9) $550, 10) $525, 11) $500, 12) $500, 13) $500, 14) $500, 15) $500, 16) $500, 17) $500, 18) $500, 19) $500, 20) $500, 21) $500, 22) $500.

4-17 Southern Speedway to end the 2020 Season this Saturday night

The Sportsman Cars will have a final tune up for the big 10k to win Frostbite 200 scheduled for January 30th.

2020 season come to an end with the Sportsman 50, Street Stock 50, V8 bomber 25, Mini Stock 25, Outlaw Modified 25

Pricing:
Pits – $35
Grandstands:
Adult $20
Seniors 65+, Military, 1st responder all w/ valid ID only $18
Students 6-17 w/ valid ID only $13
Children 5 & under are free

Pit gates open 12pm
Grandstand Gates open 4pm
Qualifying begins 6pm
Features are directly after qualifying

No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the gates
No Pets are allowed on the property
No firearms, fireworks, or any type of weapons are allowed on the property – violators will be reported to local authorities and FAA
Cash only- ATM will be on premises day of event

This is a family friendly venue
Pricing and features classes subject to change without prior notice
Event Classes
Sportsmans, Street Stock, V8 Bomber, Mini Stock, Outlaw Modified

Outlaw Modifieds of Florida presents The Merel Caswell Memorial 12/19/2020 at The 4-17 Southern Speedway and Events

This Saturday The Outlaw Modifieds of Florida will be running The Merel Caswell Memorial at 4-17 Southern Speedway. This is going to be one of the biggest paying races for the outlaw modifieds. If 10 cars start the feature the race will pay $500 to win.

Merel Caswell owned and operated Sweets Parts of Florida, repairing and selling Sweet MFG parts. Merel was a great sponsor of the Outlaw Modifieds of Florida, He loved Racing and Fishing.

Sponsors for the race include:

Shaffer Irrigation
King Excavation INC.
S and K Trailer services
RV Doctor
Tri-State Well Drilling
DeSoto Signs
Water Technologies
Darrell’s Wrecker Service


Do not miss this great Race

Auburndale Speedway Makes Schedule Changes for January in cooperation with other tracks to benefit the racers.

Auburndale Speedway 12/14/20 – Attention all drivers and fans !
We want to announce a change in our schedule for January 2021. We were made aware of a conflict with a Sportsman event being held at 417 Southern Speedway Jan. 30th. This date was never posted on the 417 Schedule, or website info which was checked when we made and put out our 2021 schedule at the first of October. We were made aware that Ronnie Bacelo who apparently is helping to promote the event, had posted it on his page in June of last year, then recently it was again posted and began being promoted. This is not a place where Rick Bristol looked when working on the 2021 schedule. He checked the various tracks to see if they had posted any 2021 schedules and looked at big event dates from 2020 that may be on the same date area for the new season and made our schedule. In cooperation we are going to flip flop our two dates Jan. 23rd and 30th. So our Sportsman race will move to the 23rd and the Super Late Model opener will now be the Jan 30th date which also helps with a conflict with a race at Watermelon Capital in GA for Super Late Models. So please check our Website for the update along with our recently added Big Figure 8 event Feb. 12-13th !
We are hoping that in cooperating that courtesy would be returned as the 2021 schedules are being made or a phone call to discuss trying to avoid conflicts would be made. We are working hard to make 2021 a great season at Auburndale Speedway !