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David Reutimann Joins Tommy Baldwin Racing

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Tuesday, January 3, 2012) – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) added NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) driver David Reutimann to the team’s 2012 driver lineup alongside Dave Blaney. Still seeking sponsorship for both Reutimann and Blaney, details regarding car number, sponsors and team members will follow in the upcoming weeks.

Reutimann, a Zephyrhills, Fla., native, made his first NSCS start in 2005. He competed in four full NSCS seasons with Michael Waltrip Racing and compiled two wins, 12 top-fives, 26 top-10s and four poles. The 41-year-old racer also competed in the NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series where he captured two wins.

“Tommy has built a really good organization from the ground up in a really short amount of time,” said Reutimann. “One of the things I like about Tommy and what’s refreshing about him is that he is just a racer. There are lots of things he could be doing but instead he is at the shop every day working hard to build the organization from the ground up. There are not a lot of true racers in the garage, and he is one of them. It’s the way I was raised with my Dad, so we are on the same page. I’m just really looking forward to the season and see what we can do.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-01-05T00:46:07-05:00January 5th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NASCAR, Series|Comments Off

Nationwide Series standout will pilot the famed No. 43 Ford Fusion in 2012

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2012) – Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Aric Almirola will drive the legendary No. 43 Ford Fusion in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition beginning in 2012.

Almirola has made 35 starts in the Sprint Cup Series, his most recent stint coming in 2010 when he finished the last five races of the season in the No. 9 Ford. During the final race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Tampa, Fla., native posted a career-high, fourth-place effort. Almirola drove a JR Motorsports entry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2011 and capped off a successful season with a fourth-place finish in the championship point standings.

“One of the things I am most excited about is to have the chance to drive a car as iconic as the No. 43,” stated Almirola. “There is so much history surrounding that number and to have my name above the door will be really special for me. (more…)

By Scott|2012-01-05T00:38:10-05:00January 5th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, NASCAR, Series|Comments Off

East Bay DART Winternationals News and Notes

WAYCROSS, GA (December 15, 2011) – For the 8^th consecutive year, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction the DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The 36th Annual DART Winternationals will be held from Sunday, February 12th to Saturday, February 18th. This year’s events at the famed “Clay by the Bay” will kick off a little later than usual, moving back to the second full week in February. Each night, holtaps will begin at 6:00PM, with a full show to follow. The decision to push back the start times will serve fans and competitors well, allowing local fans to catch more of the action each night. Travelling fans will get to explore the greater Tampa Bay area and see the sights before heading to the track. For the competitors, the new start times will allow less laps on the track while the sun is still beating down on it, keeping the track nice and tacky all night long. (more…)

By Scott|2011-12-19T06:09:29-05:00December 19th, 2011|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

The Florida United Pro-Truck Series is Announced

Orlando FL 12-12-11 – Today the Florida United Pro-Truck Series has been announced. The series director will be Rick Bristol and the races are a cooperative effort between Auburndale Speedway, Citrus County Speedway and DeSoto Super Speedway. There is also a deal in the working stages to bring the trucks to the 2.25 mile short course at Sebring International Speedway late in the year as part of the Bobby Rahal Legends of Motorsports event sponsored by Alan Jay Automotive Network. (more…)

By Scott|2011-12-19T05:40:34-05:00December 19th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

O’Neal Wins U. S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship; Owens Clinches Lucas Oil Series Title

ALMA, OH (October 15, 2011) – Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN led flag-to-flag in capturing the 31^st Annual Dirt Track World Championship Presented by Sunoco on Saturday Night at Atomic Speedway. O’Neal started on the pole and paced the field the entire distance to earn $50,000 for his first career win in the event. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN finished second, enabling him to clinch the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship. Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV came home third followed by Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

O’Neal waited through several caution flags during the event, none of which were major incidents as he brought the MasterSbilt House Car home for the third crown jewel win of the season and his fifth series victory of the year. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-16T19:01:31-04:00October 16th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Tonight’s Events from the U.S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship Postponed Until Tomorrow

(October 7, 2011) – Night one of the U. S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship has been postponed until tomorrow. As rain soaked K-C Raceway off and on all day, the rains began again just before hot laps were set to begin and forced the postponement of the day’s events. Tomorrow, there will be a full show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All Gates will open at Noon, with the drivers meeting slated for 3:30 and Hotlaps beginning at 4PM. For the LOLMDS, there will be Red Buck Cigars/DirtonDirt.com Time Trials, 6 heat races, B-Mains, and the 100-Lap $50,000 to win 31^st Annual U. S. Steel Dirt Track World Championship Presented by Sunoco.

By Scott|2011-10-15T04:40:27-04:00October 15th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

Top Gun Sprints Go Topless at BRP

The Top Gun Sprint Series will be going topless at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. this Saturday October 15^th. With the first of two non-wing events to be held at BRP, with the next show on October 22th.

October 15^th will be the first time the Top Gun Sprints have raced without the wings; many of the young drivers have never driven with out the wings. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-13T21:29:23-04:00October 13th, 2011|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Series, Top Gun Sprints|Comments Off

Seafest 100 Rescheduled for Oct. 15th

By Rick Anges – Bradenton, Fl. With rains soaking the entire state The Florida United Promoters Late Model Series “Seafest 100” has been rescheduled due to the weather for the weekend of October 15^th. Twenty-one Super Late Models are signed in for the weekend event. Gates will open at 5pm qualifying at 6pm racing at 7pm. (more…)

By Scott|2011-10-10T15:04:19-04:00October 10th, 2011|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

ATTENTION – Sportsman Drivers and Teams

Attention Car Owners, Drivers, Track Promoters, and Interested Parties

The Florida Sportsman Challenge will be holding their first meeting on October 23, 2011 at 1:00pm at The Denny’s Restaurant in Davenport ( Haines City ) I-4 and US 27. We need a good turn out of Car Owners and Drivers if everyone wants To see this Series succeed, Contact Bill Chapman 321-403-4518 or email is: billchapy10@yahoo.com

By Scott|2011-10-01T18:46:47-04:00October 1st, 2011|Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

Top Gun Race Recap September 24th, 2011

The Top Gun Sprints made their third visit of 2011 to Bubba Raceway Park on Saturday September 24, 2011. There were 17 cars at the track to give fans two heat races and a 25 lap feature race.

Danny Martin in the 24 car had the pole with Tim Grubaugh in the 42 on the outside for the start of the SHOCKDYNO heat race. On the start Danny got the lead and the win. The 02 of Gene Lasker had the pole for the BROWN & MILLER heat race, with Sport Allen in the 81 car on the outside. It was the 02 that made the better start and took the second heat win. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-26T00:53:58-04:00September 26th, 2011|Race Results, Series, Top Gun Sprints|Comments Off