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Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt /Dirt
Name: Amber Higbee
Hometown: Galloway, New Jersey
Home Track: 4-17 Southern Speedway
Birthday: September 16th
Class: Mini-stocks
Car Number: 99
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing? I started racing ministock with my dad in March 2019
What is your favorite track to race at? 4-17 Southern Speedway
Who is your racing idol? My dad: Richard LaVance
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc.
My favorite race is when I went three wide on the first lap and took over 1st from 4th. But my first win will always be my favorite.
People that help on your car: Richard LaVance, Jordan Dahl, Dalton Ellis, Michael Goddard, Christine Higbee, Cody LaVance
Sponsors: Prestige Speed and Fabrication
J’s Auto Sales

Name: Vernon Hart Jr.
Hometown: Lutz, Florida
Home Track: East Bay Raceway Park
Birthday:2-28-1970
Class: Outlaw 4
Car Number: 48
History: started racing at the age Of 14 at East Bay in what was the mini stock class in 1985 as well as racing at the Florida State Fairgrounds Speedway. Stop racing for awhile then decided to go back racing in 2002 on asphalt raced at various tracks in the state of Florida.
Favorite Track: Dirt-East Bay, Asphalt Old USA Lakeland International Speedway
Favorite Racing Idol: My Dad (Vernon Hart Sr.)
Highlight: favorite race win,favorite race etc. 1st asphalt feature win at Charlotte County Motorsports Park in the Florida Sun cost Van lines Outlaw Street stocks Series, favorite race would be my 1st race running go Karts with my kids Travis & Mikala Hart as well as being able to see my Daughter Mikala win her very 1st Championship racing Sr Champ karts in the Florida Oval Asphalt Series, 2007 2nd in points Fastruck Series at CCMP, 2008 7th in points outlaw street stocks, 2012-2013 Winter Series Champion Sr Champ in Florida Oval Asphalt Series, 2013, 2nd in points to my daughter (The Champion) Mikala Hart in Sr Champ karts with Florida Oval Asphalt Series. As as our first race with Hart Motorsports taking the Top 3 finishes.
People that help on your car: Lynn Hart (wife), Mark Moniz, Ronnie Bennet Jr.
Sponsors, Choo Choo
Lawn Equipment, Moniz Race Engines, MR X1 Chassis, Rick’s Hauling & Tractor Service, SunShine State Racing.

Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt /Dirt
Name: James Peters
Hometown: Winter Garden, FL
Home Track: Citrus County Speedway
Birthday: 4/7/80 … Turing 40 on Tuesday !!
Class: Pure stock
Car Number: 5
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing?
Started at Orange County Raceway, Bithlo FL on their dirt track in 1995 driving a 4-cylinder bomber.
What is your favorite track to race at?
Dirt – Volusia Speedway Park
Asphalt – Bronson
Who is your racing idol?
Local track level … my dad Fred Peters, uncle Carl Peters and family friend Ted Head.
NASCAR level – Richard Petty
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc.
I do have several, but the most recent one would be when I got the win at Citrus on 6/9/18 and my grandpa was there. The track allowed the extra time to get him down to get him in the picture. Most likely was his last time @ the track since he is now 92 years old and unfortunately now in a nursing home.
People that help on your car: Me, myself and I… when it comes to physically working on it.
Sponsors: Rocket Red Motorsports and Jowers Batteries

4-4-2020 edition of Racing Country Round Up brought to you by our good friends at Bay Native Pool and Spa
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Today we discussed all the hard times during the Covid-19 outbreak and it’s effect on racing.
Today’s guest were Joe Winchell and Corey Bigley.
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Name: Cody LaVance
Hometown: Wall, New Jersey
Home Track: 4-17 Southern Speedway
Birthday: 2/20/1993
Class: Mini-Stock
Car Number: 44
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing? I started racing Mini-Stocks in August of 2019.
What is your favorite track to race at? 4-17 Southern Speedway
Who is your racing idol? Marc Rogers, Jimmy Blewett
Highlight: Favorite win was when I started last in the feature, spun out on the second lap, then fought up to first to win the race. Favorite moment is when I spun in turn 4, picked up the infield cone, did a complete lap and spun again and dropped the cone in the exact spot I got it from standing back up.
People that help on your car: Rich LaVance, Christine Higbee, Amber Higbee, Jordan Dahl
Sponsors: J’s Auto Sales

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Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt

Name: Corey Bigley

Hometown: Naples, Florida

Home Track: 4-17 southern speedway

Birthday:08/31/1991

Class: Pro Truck

Car Number:28

History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing? I started racing at 14 years old at Desoto Speedway in 4 cylinder class

What is your favorite track to race at? 4-17 southern speedway

Who is your racing idol?
My dad Billy Bigley Jr
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc.
My favorite race win was this year when I won a 4-17 in my pro truck I started third and took the lead on a restart and I never looked back and won the race

People that help on your car:
My mom,dad,brother,Josh Gorniak,Kyle Case, Jesse Pillinger James Pillinger, Johnny Balzarano, Sean Lemaster and Mike Lemaster

Sponsors: Bigley Motorsports

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Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt /Dirt
Name: Jordan “Pickle” Dahl
Hometown: Superior WI.
Home Track: Superior Speedway
Birthday: 06/17/1973
Class: V8 Bomber
Car Number: 13
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing? Actually started racing a year and half ago in the V8 Bombers. However, I have been around racing at all levels from Dirt to NASCAR marketing companies with drivers, racetracks and race teams.
What is your favorite track to race at? 4-17 Southern Speedway – such a challenging track with having two different corners. If you can conquer 4-17 Southern Speedway I am a firm believer you can race anywhere and any track.
Who is your racing idol? Racing idols would have to my good friend Ron Hornaday Jr., Tony Stewart As well as my father which is where the orange 13 spade color scheme and number came from.
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc. – still searching for that first win! But making strides. Favorite race for me so far has to be the last 100 lapper – had a really good car just needed a caution at the end to give us a chance.
People that help on your car: Jeremy Goddard, Bill VanDevender, Richard LaVance, Phil Sr and Jr Ellis, Dalton Ellis and a few others.
Sponsors: National Roofing, Melon 1, Schaeffer’s Oil, Prestige Speed & Fabrication, Speedway Motors, Backhaul McFall and PEM.

Driver Spotlight for Sunshine State Racing: Asphalt /Dirt
Name: Daniel Keene jr.
Hometown: Weeki Wachee
Home Track: Citrus Country Speedway
Birthday: 8/20/76
Class: Super/Pro late models
Car Number: 5k
History: When did you start racing and what did you start racing? April of 2001, Super late models
What is your favorite track to race at? Orlando Speed world
Who is your racing idol? Geoff Bodine
Highlight: favorite race win, favorite race etc. I don’t really have a favorite race win. I just love to win! The one race that stands out to me is winning the Clyde Hart Memorial
People that help on your car: Jake Bullard, Derek Desomma, Ricky Mitchell, and new crew chief Rick Knetch
Sponsors: Keene Services Inc., Crocketts Towing, M. Powers Construction, Citrus Tree Service, and Elite Auto Detail

Ken Kinney and Hendry County Speedway is not wasting the down time, while everyone is in self quarantine. He has reached out the the ones that matter the most to the race track, that being the drivers and the fans on suggestions on How he could make the track even more fan friendly than it already was. He asked for the advice and listened to what was given. From all the feed back he received, he has made the following changes listed below in a statement put out by Kinney. Make your plans now to head out to Hendry County soon to have an amazing fan and driver experience.

I got a lot out of the discussion that I started concerning moving the speedway forward. As in most discussions there are things that will be implemented immediately and some that will take time and some that just wont be. First the price for a pit pass for children 12 and under will be dropped to $6. One dollar of this goes to the drivers points fund. This will enable large families to bring their children into the pits. In addition all pit passes will now include a drink voucher allowing all who go in the pits to receive a free soft drink or water at the pit concession stand which will open at 4 o clock. In addition the 20 minute rule will be strictly enforced on all classes after the first caution with the clock only being stopped for a red flag. In saying this no gesture event will be cut below 10 laps due to time. In addition all classes with 6 cars or less will run only a feature. As it is agreed that fans don’t want 45 minute races they also do not want to see 4 car features. This will not include the open late models , open wheel modified s or Florida late models. We also have 100s of $10 dollar general admission tickets floating around Labelle at our local restaurants and in Okeechobee at tire zone. This will be greatly expanded and includes all special. We will now allow mail order tickets for $10 by mailing your checks or money orders to CST promotions, 891 c.r. 78, Labelle, Florida 33935. Please order a week in advance. There will be no will call only mail outside. In addition drivers you must be in line for your feature when the white flag falls on the previous feature. We will no longer wait for you. In addition personal coolers of up to 12×12 will now be allowed in the grandstands and we will see if our attendance goes up on regular shows. This part is on a trial basis only. We will see how it goes. There will be more changes implemented to enhance fans , drivers and crews to want to come to hendry county motorsports park on a more frequent basis. I am very encouraged with the car counts going up in most classes and appreciate both your kind words and constructive input. On behalf of my staff and myself we appreciate your input in helping to make the southern most dirt track in the USA a place to be.