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NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS BILSTEIN SHOCKS “SERIES WITHIN A SERIES” BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT GREENVILLE

CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division will travel to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for Round 6 of the 2013 season with the $5,000-to-win 3^rd Annual “Rumble On The Gumbo 75.” It will also be the first points race for the Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series.”

The Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” is for drivers that choose to the economical $35 Bilstein Spec Shocks on all four corners and the fifth coil of their race cars for the remainder of the 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Touring Division season.

Drivers will collect points at each event and the Top 5 five drivers at the end of the season will collect point fund money at the end of the season out of the $5,000 point fund. The Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” Champion will earn $2,500.

David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN was the 2012 Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” Champion after finishing second in the overall NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division point standings with three wins, 11 Top 5 finishes, 15 Top 10 finishes, and two Fast Time Awards in 22 starts.

Michael Blount of Sumrall, MS finished second in the 2013 Bilstein “Series Within A Series” point standings, Johnny Stokes of Columbus, MS finished third, and Frank Wilson of Harold, FL took the fourth spot. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-17T13:34:44-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

Richards Ready To Chase More Glory At Fayetteville Motor Speedway This Friday Night (April 19)

World of Outlaws Late Model Series Returns To North Carolina Track For First Time Since 2010
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – April 16, 2013 – It should come as no surprise that Josh Richards is excited about the World of Outlaws Late Model Series returning to Fayetteville Motor Speedway for the first time since 2010 this Friday night (April 19).

With a sterling .667 career win percentage in WoO LMS competition at the four-tenths-mile oval, the 25-year-old star from Shinnston, W.Va., has a special affinity for the Tar Heel State track.

“I’m definitely looking forward to going back to Fayetteville,” said Richards, a two-time World of Outlaws champion and the national tour’s current points leader. “That place has treated us pretty good over the years. I’ve always had a lot of fun driving there.”

Richards owns two victories in three career WoO LMS starts at Fayetteville, capturing 50-lap A-Mains in October 2008 and April 2010.

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By Scott|2013-04-17T05:21:30-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Prepares for the 6th Annual Billie Harvey Memorial

The FL United Promoters Series comes to Auburndale Speedway this Sat. 4/20 for the running of the 6th Annual Billie Harvey Memorial. This will be the first year at the tight 1/4 mile track for this prestigious race for the racer that competed at all Florida tracks back in the late 70’s and through the 80’s. Know for his famous #31 often color baby blue Billie race many different types of machines during his career. There will be over $2,000.00 in lap money and prizes added to the purse for this 100 lap event, which is race #4 for the FUPS Super late models.

Many teams have committed to appearing to compete with the ” FUPS Best Late Model Drivers” in the state. Along with series regulars, point leader and winner of the first three races will be Wayne Anderson trying for win #4. Jesse Dutilly, Daniel Webster, Jonathan Guy, David Green, Billy Bigley Jr., Daniel Keene Jr., Jeff Scofield, Joe Winchell and many more will try to keep Anderson from picking up win number four. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-17T04:15:59-04:00April 17th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Day Wins Earlybird 100 Sayre Southern Superstar Event

JP Stephens, SAYRE, AL–After two rainouts, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate Saturday as the Southern Superstars enjoyed a perfect day of weather at Sayre. Twelve drivers showed up to start the 2013 season and to see who can knock Mark Day off his championship throne. The 2012 season was the most competitive in series history, with five drivers having a chance to win the points championship during the last race. The 2013 season looks to be even more competitive as the series will also hold races at Huntsville Speedway and Highland Rim Speedway which is located north of Nashville. Brad Lemley, who won three races and took home seven poles, said he will run the whole season as he looks to win the series title. Also new to the series in 2013 is B J Holley from Jackson, Georgia, and J R Bolden of Calera, Alabama.
Before the race, several drivers were recognized for their efforts in 2012. Hunter Spivey was awarded the B J Parker Sportsmanship Trophy which is named after the legendary Southern Superstars founder and long-time race promoter B J Parker. Everybody knows B J Parker’s name in NASCAR and short track racing, and Spivey said it was very humbling to be named the winner of such a special trophy. Spivey also took home another trophy for finishing fourth in the points. Spivey was able to run up front and improve his qualifying efforts the last half of 2012 and has a goal of winning his first SSS race in 2013.

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By Scott|2013-04-17T03:33:28-04:00April 16th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Southern All Stars|Comments Off

Donald Bradsher “The Hitman” Captures First Career FASTRAK Touring Victory at Friendship Motor Speedway

Ekin, North Carolina – The FASTRAK City Chevrolet Touring Division made their 1st visit back in 3 years Saturday night to the 4/10th mile Friendship Motor Speedway. Over 30+ “warlords” made the trip to the facility bringing the “sell-out” crowd to their feet for Round #6 of the year and Points Race #3 in the FASTRAK City Chevrolet Touring Division. What a great reunion it was as for the 2nd consecutive weekend in a row it was #93 Burlington, North Carolina’s #93 Rocket of Donald Bradsher would prevail on top as a FASTRAK first time winner.

It started off with daytime conditions in VP Race for the Pole Qualifying. Donald Bradsher set fast time with a speed of 16.212 seconds. The top 8 drivers we’re locked in from Time Trials for the 40 Lap feature paying $2,000 to win. Still in daylight conditions due to the idea from Promoter Les Wooten and Jerry Farley trying to not prolong the night for fans. The 2 Heat races we’re interesting. In B-Main #1 a lot of drivers testified it was like an extra practice session for the field as the race went “clean and green” in RockAuto Heat #1 won by #8 Bellwood, North Carolina’s Ron Parker. In Chevy Performance Heat #2 the story was totally different. Drivers we’re “fighting and clawing” their way around the clay oval going through anybody in their path. The yellow flag waved on many occasions but after the 3rd try at a one lap shootout, #11 David Smith the two-time and Defending FASTRAK City Chevrolet Touring Division Champion went on to win B-Main race #2. (more…)

By Scott|2017-06-05T21:11:02-04:00April 16th, 2013|Fastrak Late Model Series, Featured, Front Page News, Regional|Comments Off

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars Invading El Paso Speedway Park

At end of highly successful West Coast swing, Outlaws have one last track to invade before heading EastEL PASO, Texas — April 15, 2013 — The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series has been racing through the Western states since early March, and it has one piece of unfinished business on Tuesday night in Texas before it returns to the Midwest.

Since March 6 the hardest working drivers in sprint car racing have taken on all comers at nine tracks in Nevada, Arizona, and California comprising 11 races. Those events have showcased eight different winners. In total, 22 drivers have scored at least one top-five, and that makes this an incredibly competitive swing for the touring series. As a brand new venue for the Outlaws, the 3/8ths-mile, slightly-banked El Paso Speedway Park should provide the same level of competition, which means fans will have no idea of who is likely to win Tuesday night.

Tim Kaeding and Daryn Pittman will certainly be in the mix, however, as they carry over a furious battle from Perris Auto Speedway. Pittman snatched the lead from Kaeding with 12 laps remaining in the SoCal Showdown in a pass that was a little too close for Kaeding’s comfort. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-15T21:28:20-04:00April 15th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Round Up For April 1

dudley CARTERSVILLE, GA – Three-time Champion Lucky Keeton of Toomsuba, MS remains on top of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series point standings after Week 3 competition, and holds a one-point lead over Michael Arnold of Hattiesburg, MS. The Top 4 drivers in the point standings are separated by just three points.

Keeton finished fourth on Saturday night at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS driving the Lee Racing Trak-Star and has accumulated 145 points. Arnold finished fourth on Saturday night at St. Tammany Raceway in Lacombe, LA driving the Reynolds Motorsports/Billy Riels Racing GRT and has 144 points.

Sid Scarbrough of Florence, MS is in the third spot of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series standings with 143 points, just two points behind Keeton. Scarbrough traveled to Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR on Friday night, where he finished third in the Villa South Trak-Star.

Mickey Trosclair of Luling, LA is in the fourth spot of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series standings with 142 points after a fifth-place finish on Saturday night at St. Tammany Raceway driving the Sparks Motorsports/J. Dunning Sandblasting and Paint Special. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-15T20:11:27-04:00April 15th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads East for Three-Race Swing

WAYCROSS, GA (April 15, 2013) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will head east this weekend to three tracks, all ready to host some very exciting racing action. The three (3) race swing in the Appalachians include three one-day events, each paying $10,000 to win Beginning Friday April 19th, Saturday April 20th, and concluding Sunday April 21st. A strong representation of LOLMDS traveling stars, along with an always-stout group of regional drivers will provide an exciting weekend of racing.

On Friday Night, April 19th, the LOLMDS makes its third appearance at the Rick Jones-promoted Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN has taken home the win in both previous appearances by the LOLMDS at the 3/8th mile oval. Bloomquist coming off a runner-up finish at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas is a strong favorite again at the Knob. Bloomquist will have to battle a strong field of talented drivers to earn his third LOLMDS victory at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex. There will be a complete show on Friday night April 19th with RED BUCK Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $10,000 to win 50-lap feature event. Joining the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Roaring Knob will be the newly-formed RUSH Late Models paying $2,000 to win. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-15T19:58:41-04:00April 15th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Brodie Kostecki Becomes First Australian UARA Winner at The Rock

Winner Brodie Kostecki

Rockingham, NC (04/15/13) –Fifteen year-old Brodie Kostecki won his first UARA event Saturday April 13^th at Rockingham Speedway. The Australian driver started on the outside pole and grabbed the lead on lap 62. Kostecki is the fifth Australian to compete in the UARA-STARS, but first to win. He was also the first non-American winner at the Rockingham Speedway.

Sunoco Pole winner Clay Rogers had a strong run. For holding on to his first place position for the first 38 laps, Rogers was awarded Tilton’s Most Laps Led. After giving up the lead to Ty Dillon, Rogers settled for a fifth place finish. Dillon led the field for about 23 laps but couldn’t hold off UARA regulars, Kostecki, Ben Rhodes, and Ronnie Bassett, Jr. Dillon came home with a fourth place finish.

Rhodes had his best UARA finish with second place. Recovering from a vibration in practice caused by a damaged rear shock mount, Rhodes qualified 12^th. He practiced patience and saved his equipment for the finish, which awarded him Holley Performer of the Race for gaining the most positions during the race.

During the first of two restarts, Devin Jones made a clean and smooth pass by Circle Wheel/ Extreme Trophies Rookie of the Race Tyler Edwards. Edwards missed a shift and Jones squeezed in the middle between him and Brandon Jones for position. This move nominated Devin Jones for Pigwire’s Electrifying Move of the Race. (more…)

By Scott|2013-04-15T19:56:01-04:00April 15th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, UARA-STARS|Comments Off

Pittman Earns Third Outlaws Victory at SoCal Showdown

He picks up first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win at Perris since 2002

PERRIS, Calif. – April 13, 2013 – It seemed fitting that the top World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series star collided with the premier Californian, who titles himself the “Outlaw killer.”
Both literally and figuratively, championship points leader Daryn Pittman and reigning King of California Tim Kaeding capped the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series five-week West Coast swing in a head-to-head battle on Saturday in the SoCal Showdown at Perris Auto Speedway.

Pittman and Kaeding, along with Donny Schatz, are the only drivers to record multiple feature victories this season and of course, they were in a heated match to decide the winner on the famed half mile.

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By Scott|2013-04-14T15:12:39-04:00April 14th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off