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Powell Family Memorial Back at Citrus County Speedway

The running of the 18th Annual Powell Family Memorial with take place Sat. June 8th at track know as “The Friendliest Track in the South” Citrus Co. Speedway. For the last few years the event has been held on dirt and we are honored to have this event back on asphalt at our facility, stated track promoter Don Cretty.

This event will also be race #5 for the FL United Promoters Series, we are thrilled to have been able to make this all work for the Powell Family, the track and the series, commented series director Rick Williams. James and I have been friends for a long time and we are so glad to host this event for him and his family, added Williams.

Past winners of The Powell Family Memorial include Jeff Purvis, Freddie Query, David Reutimann, Mike Franklin Jr., Wayne Anderson, Ivedent Lloyd Jr., Johnny Collins, and James Powell himself. (more…)

By Scott|2013-06-01T03:13:49-04:00June 1st, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Florida United Promoters Series Rain Out Re-Scheduled

After reviewing the schedules of FUPS, Citrus Co. Auburndale, & Bronson Speedways it has been agreed upon that the make up date for rain out on Sat. 5/4 will be moved to Sat. Oct. 19th. We careful reviewed all tracks involved and came to this decision. We encourage our FUPS Teams to support other tracks when not competing on the FUPS Series. We are constantly working to add more venues to our series and with the re-opening of Full Throttle, and Bronson hosting the FUPS Sportsman & Trucks we are hopeful for more races to be added in the fall. For more info follow us at www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com

By Scott|2013-05-06T19:03:08-04:00May 6th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Can Anyone Stop Wayne Anderson?

The Florida United Promoters Series returns to Auburndale Speedway this Saturday May 4th for the fifth race of the season. With the cry going out can anyone beat Wayne Anderson as he goes for his 5th win in a row. Wayne without a doubt is the man to beat stated series director Rick Williams, we have the best drivers in the state competing in our series and Wayne currently has them covered. It doesn’t matter were he starts he’s going to the front, Billy Bigley and him put on one heck of show with some of the best side by side we’ve seen in a long time a few weeks ago, it will be interesting to see who steps up this weekend, added Williams.

Expecting to join in the fray to dethrone the senior Anderson are his son Randy, Daniel Webster, Jesse Dutilly, Billy Bigley, Steve Dorer along with a host of others. Kory Abbott will be going for his 4th win of the season in the companion FUPS Legends 35 lapper. There will be an open practice on Friday night from 5-10pm. with a cookout for all. entry fee is $15.00. Pit gate opens at 12:00pm. on Sat., Tech at 1pm., Grandstands open at 5:00pm., racing at 7:00pm.

This race will be a Tire Impound Race, all tires are to be purchased at the track on Saturday. For more info on FUPS go to www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com

By Scott|2013-04-29T13:52:58-04:00April 29th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Florida United Promoters Late Model Series Press Release for April 6th, 2013

The FL United Promoters Series visited the tight quarter mile Citrus County Speedway on Saturday night for race number three of the 2013 season. With largest car count of the year so far, 23 drivers took there best shot at breaking the string of two consecutive wins by driver from Wildwood Wayne Anderson. David Green from Ft. Pierce set fast time then drew the pole with 2nd fastest Anderson on the outside of row one.

Green set sail for the first 19 laps with Anderson and track local Mike Bresanhan, Sarasota’s Jesse Dutilly, Lakeland’s Steve Dorer all in tow. Anderson final got by Green on lap twenty and was only challenged on the double file restarts a few times for cautions. Anderson took the win for his third in a row beating out Bresnahan, multi track champion Herb Neumann Jr., Dutilly, and rookie contender Anthony Cataldi.

In the companion Legends 35 lapper, Kory Abott took the win over Jordan Black for his 2nd of the season. Dakota Baggett, Seth Adams and Teddy Lively rounded out the top five. The next race for the FUPS Super Late Models and Legends wilt be on Saturday April 20th at Auburndale for the 6th Annual Billie Harvey Memorial.

For more info follow us at www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com

By Scott|2013-04-08T13:33:52-04:00April 8th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Anderson in Winners Circle for FUPS @ Citrus

Fl United Promoters LM Series Feature
Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
84 Wayne Anderson Wildwood 1
69 Mike Bresnahan Lecanto 2
98 Herb Neumann Jr. Inverness 3
30 Jesse Dutilly Brandenton 4
00 Anthony Cataldie Umatilla 5
771 Scott Walters Naples 6
4 Randy Anderson Wildwood 7
281 Billy Bigley Naples 8
92 Devin McLeod Zephyrhills 9
26 Jessica Murphy Groveland 10 (more…)

By rick|2013-04-07T15:17:56-04:00April 7th, 2013|Archives, Citrus County Speedway, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Auburndale Speedway Results from March 9, 2013

By Carol Andrews – Saturday Night at Auburndale Speedway, The Florida United Promoters Late Models had 19 drivers ready to put on a great show for all the fans. Fast qualifier was #84 Wayne Anderson. The winners in each of the classes are as follows:

Late Models

1-#84 Wayne Anderson

2-#10 Steve Dorer

3-#33 Daniel Webster

4-#42 Jon Guy

5-326 Jessica Murphy

6-#4 Randy Anderson

7-#28 Billy Bigley

8-#24 Bruce Bennett

9-#128 Dylan Bigley

10-#23 Todd Brown

11-#5 Daniel Keene

12-#23x Mike Smith

13-#42x Troy McNabb

14-#88 Jimmy Castleberry

15-#17 Eddie King

16-#00 Anthony Cataldi

17-#59 Jake Perkins

18-#12 David Green

19-#30 Jesse Dutilly (more…)

By Scott|2013-03-18T13:41:14-04:00March 18th, 2013|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Regal KIA – Chevrolet 100

The Florida United Promoters Series Super Late Models will visit Auburndale Speedway this Saturday for the Regal KIA – Chevrolet of Lakeland 100. This will be race #2 of the 2013 season, pre entries include Jesse Dutilly, Jonathan Guy, Daniel Webster, Jake Perkins, David Green, Jessica Murphy, Randy Anderson, Anthony Cataldi, Daniel Keene Jr., 2012 champ Steve Dorer and 2013 race one winner Wayne Anderson.

The Legends who will travel with the Super Late Models this season with join with a 40 Lapper on the night’s events. Joining the supers and legends will be the Bandolero’s, Kid’s Club, V-8 Bombers, Scramblers & Street Stocks. Gates open at 5pm., qualifying at 6pm., and racing at 7:00pm. Pits open at 12pm. on Sat., there will be open practice on Friday night from 5-10pm.

For more info follow us at www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com

By rick|2013-03-11T23:07:05-04:00March 11th, 2013|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Late Models|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Race #1

The FL United Promoters Series Super Late Models open the 2013 season with the 33rd Annual Ice Breaker 100 at Citrus Co. Speedway this past Saturday night. Wayne Anderson of Wildwood, added his second Ice Breaker win to his racing resume, his first win in this historic event came in 2009. He now joins the legendary Dick Trickle and his father Dick Anderson as the only other two time winners, the senior Anderson has four wins in this prestige event.

Nineteen cars were on hand for the Ice Breaker with 15 taking qualifying, on this cold Sat. afternoon. David Green in the Drawdy Bros. #12 set fast time with a 13.568 on the tight fast oval. Local Citrus racer Mike Bresnahan would take 2nd fastest and 2013 Rookie of the Year contender Anthony Cataldi rounded out the top 3 for qualifying. With the re-draw, the line up was set, Randy Anderson and Jonathan Guy would start on the front row.

Randy Anderson led the field for the first six laps before dad, Wayne caught him and made the underneath past coming off turn two to take the lead. The elder Anderson set sail and never looked back as he captured the 100 Green Flag Laps event. Daniel Webster of Brooksville was the runner up in his new look #33, rookie contender Randy Anderson, Bresnahan, and Devon McLeod completed the top five. (more…)

By Scott|2013-03-04T14:43:35-05:00March 4th, 2013|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off