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LLOYD WINS THE BATTLE, TURNER WINS THE WAR IN NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

OCALA, FL – Ivedent Lloyd Jr. of Ocala, FL driving the Snow Brothers Special was declared the $10,000 winner in the 100-lap 8^th Annual Chevrolet Performance World Championship Race on Saturday night for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series at Bubba Raceway Park. Matthew Turner of Dawsonville, GA won the $20,000 NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS Championship.

The engine in the B&B Produce/Dave’s Towing Special driven by apparent winner Mark Whitener of Middleburg, FL was disqualified by NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series officials for a piston violation.

The 8^th Annual Chevrolet Performance World Championship Race, the first edition held at Bubba Raceway Park, will be a memorable one for a track that provided three and four-wide close quarters racing in front of a packed house, and plenty of drama, as the fate of many drivers changed lap after lap. That included the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Championship battle.

Turner won the $20,000 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Championship in the Hedman Husler Special by ten points over two-time series champion David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN in the Eads Farms/Hardy & Associates Warrior. It was an up and down weekend for both drivers, as they exchanged the point lead twice during the event. (more…)

By Scott|2012-12-02T17:41:12-05:00December 2nd, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE IN NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS GRAND FINALE

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The $20,000 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Championship is on the line between Matthew Turner of Dawsonville, GA and David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN in the $10,000-to-win 100-lap 8^th Annual Chevrolet Performance World Championship Race at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL this Thursday through Saturday.

The Grand Finale for the 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series 2012 season will take place on a level playing field, as Bubba Raceway Park is a new venue for the series. Not only is it the most prestigious race of the year for the tour, but it is also the most important. Turner heads to the unique tri-oval with a 16-point lead over Gentry.

For Turner, the road to compete for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Championship has been a long one. Known as “The Ironman” of the series, Turner has competed in 145 consecutive series events over eight seasons, or every event the series has held since its inception in 2005. He’s finished outside of the top ten in the point standings only once when he was 11^th. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-30T14:55:29-05:00November 30th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

NeSmith Dirt Crate Late Model Series World Championships Hit Bubba Raceway Park

Jim Rouse (11-26-12) Ocala, FL – The World Championships for the NeSmith Late Model Series will take place at Bubba Raceway Park for the first time in it’s 8 year history and it’s their closest points battle too! Matthew Turner leads David Earl Gentry by just 16 points and Larry Harrod sits within 100 points of Turner as well. Chris Cantrell, however, leads the fight for Rookie of the Year! With a $20,000 championship up for grabs it’s gonna be tight. On Friday they will qualify around the 1/3 mile and they’ll also heat race to lock-in some spots for the 100 lap feature on Saturday. Along with the feature there will be consolation, last chance, and B Main qualifiers to complete the grid for the 8th Annual NeSmith Crate Late Model World Championships. “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal and “T-Mac” Tim McCreadie will join the likes of Gentry, Turner, and our local drivers to take home the $10,000 reward for the race!

Our very own 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks will qualify and heat race with the NeSmith Crate Late Models on Friday to set up part of the field. On Saturday there will be last chance events, consolations, B Mains, and the 50-lap feature, the longest for the division in quite some time. With $2500 to the winner, $600 for 2nd, $400 for 3rd, $300 (usual winner’s purse) for 4th, and a top 5 will reward with $250 it’s going to get wild! A top 10 will be $130 and last starter will earn $75. There is a $25 entry fee for the event. Jonathan Appleby will have control of the championship but he’s out to take 1 more win before moving on to a new challenge. The fight is on and with names like Erickson, Scranton, Stalnaker, Appleby, Durbin, Gamble, Sullivan, and Nichols all set to appear you will have to beat the best in the business to take home the trophy and the cash! (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-27T19:14:36-05:00November 27th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

THE NeSMITH PERFORMANCE PARTS STREET STOCK DIVISION IS FORMED

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Crate Racin’ USA, the sanctioning body for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, has announced the formation of the NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division that incorporate a rules package that gives competitors a choice of either built engines and the economical Chevrolet Performance 602 Crate Engine.

Three tracks currently involved with the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Late Model Division will also run the NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division in 2013, along with a newly formed independent Street Stock Touring Division that will run the rules package that is available for viewing at www.nesmithracing.com on the Weekly Racing Series web site.

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By Scott|2012-11-21T15:34:17-05:00November 21st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Racing News|Comments Off

NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS Aligns With The Northern States RUSH LMS

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series has entered into an alliance with the newly formed Pulaski, PA-based Northern States RUSH Late Model Series that will sanction crate late model racing in several states. The Northern States RUSH Late Model Series will use the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS as a model for operations and rules.

The Northern States RUSH Late Model Series will implement the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS engine and tire rules, with only a few differences for the Chevrolet Performance 604 and 602 Crate Engines used by both series. The RUSH series will also adapt the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS engine sealing program to create accountability for engine repairs and rebuilds.

The Northern States RUSH Late Model Series will be operated by veteran race organizers Vicki Emig and Mike Leone, who bring a lot of experience and knowledge to the series after working with another series in the area for the past six years.

“The decision to leave where we were and start a new crate late model series was not an easy one for us, as we have dedicated the last six years of our lives to the diligent growth and development of crate late model racing in the Northeast,” Emig said. “With that said, after months of difficult contemplating, we came to the conclusion that we feel we can better serve the needs of both the speedways and the racers in our region by operating as an independent entity.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-20T19:58:23-05:00November 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Racing News|Comments Off

BATESVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY RETURNS TO THE NeSMITH CHEVROLET WRS FOR 2013

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR will return to the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series line-up of sanctioned tracks for the 2013 season. Batesville Motor Speedway returns to the series with Friday night racing after being involved during the 2010-2011 seasons.

Drivers in the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Late Model Division at Batesville Motor Speedway will compete for a track point fund, and a National point fund against drivers from other NeSmith Chevrolet WRS tracks. The National point fund will pay $10,000 to the 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet WRS National Champion and pay back ten spot in the point standings.

“It’s time for Batesville Motor Speedway to return to the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series because the interest has grown over the past year,” Batesville Motor Speedway Promoter Mooney Starr said. “When we were involved with the series previously, we were the lone ranger, but last year, Malden Speedway in Malden, MO and West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, MO got involved and created some new interest in crate late model racing.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-12T02:47:10-05:00November 12th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Racing News|Comments Off

RONNIE JOHNSON “TRICKS OF THE TRADE” EXPO ON DECEMBER 29

CARTERSVILLE, GA – National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee Ronnie Johnson will host the “Tricks Of The Trade” Expo on December 29 at the Colonnade Center at Benton Place Campus in Ringgold, GA. Johnson will share his 40 years of experience and knowledge in dirt late model racing.

Also representatives from the chassis builders, shock companies, Chevrolet Performance, media outlets, track promoters, and some of the nation’s top dirt late model drivers will also be on hand at the Ronnie Johnson “Tricks Of The Trade” Expo to share information with attendees that will improve their racing programs on and off the track.

The activities begin on December 29 with a Meet and Greet from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with Classes and Seminars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to attend is $299 per person, while 2012 dirt late model track and series champions will receive free admission with a paid guest.

“There will be a variety of guests and representatives at the Expo to discuss and demonstrate some of the latest racing components and technology,” Johnson said. “Driving techniques, as well as car preparation, maintenance, and other topics will also be covered.”

Johnson hopes the Expo will not only be a learning experience, but also an enjoyable experience for the attendees. (more…)

By Scott|2012-11-03T02:57:41-04:00November 3rd, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

“BOW TIE BRIGADE” POWERED BY CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE CT 525 HEADS FOR THE COTTON PICKIN’ 100 AT THE MAG

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The five-driver “Bow Tie Brigade” will be headed to Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS this weekend with Super Late Model race cars powered by the $7,000 Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine. They will give race fans and competitors a preview of the economical future of dirt late model racing.

Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN, Matthew Turner of Dawsonville, GA, David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN, Chase Edge of Lafayette, AL and David Jackson of Winchester, TN will compete in the $15,000-to-win 9^th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin’ 100 on the 3/8-mile black ice clay oval at Magnolia Motor Speedway this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

They will be competing with the $7,000 all-aluminum Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine that is built and sealed at the Chevrolet factory to prevent any expensive modifications. The engine is based off the stock production LS Corvette Engine and has been modified by Chevrolet Performance for dirt late model competition. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-25T05:02:41-04:00October 25th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

SHAW PICKS UP NeSMITH CHEVROLET GUMBO NATIONALS WIN IN GREENVILLE

GREENVILLE, MS – Jeremy Shaw of Millport, AL turned his 2012 season around on Saturday by winning the 6^th Annual Gumbo Nationals for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series at Greenville Speedway. Shaw led all 60 laps of the race to collect the $5,000 top prize driving the Summit Resource Development Trak-Star.

“We started out the season challenging for the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Championship, and won a NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division race in May, but the last two months has been tough for our team,” said Shaw, who finished fifth in the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series points. “This win was big for us and really turned our season around.”

Shaw held off a late race challenge from Tait Davenport of Benton, KY, who caught Shaw in lapped traffic and challenged for the lead on lap 46 and lap 54. But Davenport suddenly fell off the pace in the Murtco, Inc. Special and coasted to a stop in turn two on lap 55. Davenport’s misfortune earned him the Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award.

“I was pretty much committed to the top of the race track, and when we got to the lapped traffic, I tried to go to the bottom, but lost all of my momentum,” Shaw said. “I knew someone was there challenging me, but the cautions seemed to work in our advantage all night, and we kept clear race track in front of us.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-07T19:30:15-04:00October 7th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

$5K-TO-WIN GREENVILLE SPEEDWAY GUMBO NATIONALS UP NEXT FOR THE NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The red hot 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division $20,000 Championship battle returns to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS this Friday night and Saturday night for the $5,000-to-win 60-lap 6^th Annual Gumbo Nationals. Just 18 points separate the top two drivers in the point standings with two races left in the season.

Matthew Turner of Dawsonville, GA leads the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series standings with 1,688 points based on one win, eight top five finishes, 15 top ten finishes and one fast time award in 20 starts driving the Hedman Husler Special. Turner has three NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS career wins, and two of those have come at Greenville Speedway.

Turner is looking for his first NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series title after being the only driver to have competed in every series event held since its inception in 2005. Turner has had a runner-up, and two thirds in the point standings, and would like to celebrate in his hometown at the head table of the NeSmith Chevrolet Awards Banquet in January at the Thunder Road Museum and Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, GA. (more…)

By Scott|2012-10-03T02:53:12-04:00October 3rd, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off