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3 Days Away from Late Model Mania 2014 for Supers-Crates-Limiteds at Lavonia with BIG Money Up for Grabs

FASTRAK PR – (Lavonia, Georgia) – LATE MODEL MANIA takes place this weekend of March 14th 15th and 16th. The track preparations and landscaping is already underway to prepare. Wythe Raceway’s Peery Brown came down from the “Commonwealth State” mid last week to get the facility ready for this event. It all kicks off the 2014 season with the much anticipated return of Late Model Mania at Lavonia Speedway & Entertainment Complex. The Triple Header Late Model portion will feature 3 premier touring series in the Southeast United States.

The FASTRAK Racing Series National Touring Division will be returning to Late Model Mania and the best will battle for $3,000 to win which will also get the points season underway. Randy McCoy’s Southeastern Late Model Sportsman Series will compete for $2,000 to win bringing in an excited group of Limited Late Model contenders highlighting the “region’s” best in Super Late Model racing will be taking on the 3/8th mile Lavonia Speedway under the sanctioning of the Ultimate Super Late Model Series battling it out for $5,000 to win on a Sunday afternoon show only. Plus Lavonia Speedway racing classes Modified Street, Stock Four Cylinder, Stock V-8. There will also be a Race Car “Car Show” on Friday afternoon before “Open Practice under the lights.” (more…)

By Scott|2017-06-05T21:11:01-04:00March 12th, 2014|Fastrak Late Model Series, Featured, Front Page News, Regional, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Pro Truck Winner’s Ring Will Be Awarded at the March 29th Race at Bronson Speedway

BronsonSpeedwayLugnutweb Jostens, a supporter of the 2014 Southern Pro Am Truck Series, is awarding the March 29th, 2014 Bronson Speedway pro truck race winner with a unique and stunning racing award. The award is a customized lug nut ring that looks and feels exactly like a lug nut. The surrounding bezel features the Southern Pro Am Truck Series name. The ring will be a one off production with a retail value of $350. Many of the professional racing series present these rings to their track winners, series champions and race teams. As the Southern Pro Am Truck Series grows, so has the sponsorship support. The Series’ Independent Sponsorship Coordinator added two more supporters; RaceQuip and Speedway Motors have agreed to support the Southern Pro Am Truck Series by offering their members discounts on racing products and are providing give-a-ways for the 2014 Southern Pro Am Truck Series ROI Championship Banquet. Speedway Motors will also provide each of the top five point leaders with a $250 gift card to be used at Speedway Motors.

The first points race for the Southern Pro Am Truck Series is Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at Bronson Speedway. The winner will receive $1,000 guaranteed. Bronson Speedway is providing the Southern Pro Am Truck Series with a generous purse incentive. The purse will increase based on the number of pro truck drivers, crew, family and friends that come through the pit gate to support the pro truck drivers and series.

Driver Seat Racing, managing partner of the series, has confirmed that Outlaw Late Model driver, Chris Gaither, from Nashville, GA will be racing the Driver Seat Racing’s #1 pro truck for theMarch 24th pro truck race at Bronson Speedway. To learn more about Blake Gaither, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoRUSCeRqdU

By Scott|2014-03-12T01:48:30-04:00March 12th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Southern Pro-Am Truck Series|Comments Off

Donny Schatz Hits Jackpot in FVP Outlaw Showdown in Las Vegas

Tony Stewart Racing star earns his eighth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series feature victory at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

030614_SCHATZ_VL2 LAS VEGAS – March 6, 2014 – Donny Schatz became the first repeat winner in the 2014 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series season when he bested 20-time champion and his Tony Stewart Racing teammate, Steve Kinser, to win the FVP Outlaw Showdown on Thursday night at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The win means Schatz is four victories from tying Mark Kinser for third all-time.

It was an all TSR front row as Kinser started on the pole of the 30-lap feature with Schatz to his outside. Kinser took the early lead with Schatz close in tow. Kinser was able to gain some distance over the next few laps as Jason Sides would enter the battle on lap 3, passing Schatz for second place.

Sides caught Kinser on lap five and in turn three, he shot to the bottom. Kinser powered off of four to hold the lead and moved to the bottom the next lap to defend the position. (more…)

By Scott|2014-03-08T13:24:24-05:00March 8th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

McMahan Shrinks His Bucket List with Las Vegas World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Victory

Takes lead on lap 19 of FVP Outlaw Showdown, holds off Kinser in the final laps for first win of 2014

030614_VEGAS_VL LAS VEGAS – March 5, 2014 – Paul McMahan charged to victory on Wednesday’s opening night of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series FVP Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

McMahan surged to the lead past Kerry Madsen in traffic on lap 18, then held off Steve Kinser on a green-white-checkered finish to become the fourth different winner this season in four events.

Kinser gave it everything he had but was unable to drive past McMahan, settling for a runner-up finish as Brad Sweet blew through the field and finished third after starting 16th. Joey Saldana was fourth after spending much of the night battling for a podium position and Donny Schatz rounded out the top five.

Madsen jumped to a strong lead, but a spin caused a caution and a complete restart. On the second start McMahan was ready and able to keep pace with Madsen before a caution on the next lap. (more…)

By Scott|2014-03-06T17:07:07-05:00March 6th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

2014 F.U.P.S. Guaranteed Super Late Model Points Fund Now Up to $25,000

FUPS Logo The 2014 F.U.P.S. guaranteed super late model points fund now up to $25000.00 with $5000.00 going to the champion as well as many great contingency awards being provided. Although the 2014 season is starting out with uncertainty due to some promoters wanting to do their own races and other tracks not ready to host events, The FUP Series will adjust to any and all conditions that may arise. The season will start at Auburndale Speedway this Saturday with the Speed 51.com 100 lap super late model race. If Three Palms speedway is not ready to open on their scheduled date those events will be held at

Auburndale Speedway until they are open and ready for the series to head to Three Palms. The F.U.P.S is excited this year as we currently have 2 of our races scheduled at the fast and exciting Orlando Speedworld, We have endured a lot of obstacles in the past but please be assured that the FL United Promoters Series will hold all events scheduled for 2014. You can find the schedule and drivers membership form on our web site at www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com We are looking forward to having each and every driver and team compete in the 2014 Florida United Promoters Series as we continue to provide a competitive and exciting series for all of our great drivers.

By Scott|2014-03-05T16:27:56-05:00March 5th, 2014|Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Late Models, Racing News|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Starts 2014

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The 2014 Season for the Florida United Promoters Series begins this Saturday March 8th at Aurburndale Speedway. The Speed51.com 100 will be the 1st race for the fourth year series whose past champions include Florida Short Track Stars, Tim Russell, Steve Dorer and Daniel Webster, all are expected to be on hand to contend for the 2014 championship. Also expected are two time runner up Jessie Dutilly, Jessica Murphy, Anthony Cataldi, George Gorham Jr., Anthony Sergi, Jonathan Guy, Todd Brown, Daniel Keene Jr., David Green, Jake Perkins, Travis Roland, Craig Cuzzone, and many more. Addition to the evenings line up are the Legends, Bando’s, V8 Bombers, Mini Stocks, Mod Mini’s, Scramblers, and Street Stocks. Pits open at 12pm, grandstands at5pm., qualifying at 6:00pm., and racin’ at 7:00pm.

The Florida United Promoters Series will receive continued support for Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, Racecar Engineering, Progressive Race Engines, Finish Line Fabrication, Checkered Flag Graphics, Bassett Wheels, Five Star Bodies, Autometer, AR Bodies, Howe Racing Enterprises, Joe’s Racing Products, Butler Built Seat, and AP Racing.

There will be open practice on Friday from 5-10:00pm admission is $10.00. This race as always is a tire impound race.

By Scott|2014-03-03T21:12:47-05:00March 3rd, 2014|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Florida’s Kyle Bronson Pulls Off World of Outlaws Late Model Series Shocker In DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Finale

Young Sunshine State Racer Tames Star-Studded Field At Volusia Speedway Park For First-Ever Super Late Model Victory

022214_DCN_LM_Bronson BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 22, 2014 – Kyle Bronson of Tampa, Fla., became the latest upset winner of a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event, capturing Saturday night’s 50-lap A-Main at Volusia Speedway Park for his first-ever victory behind the wheel of a Super Late Model.

A 23-year-old open-wheel Modified standout in the Sunshine State, Bronson joined Thursday-night victor Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga., as unexpected first-time WoO LMS winners during the 43^rd DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. His $10,500 triumph in the finale of the mid-winter motorsports meet also was the second of the week for a home state driver following the win by Ivedent Lloyd Jr. of Ocala, Fla., in the DIRTcar Racing-sanctioned event on Feb. 17.

“This is unbelievable,” said Bronson, whose win came in the just the eighth Super Late Model start of his fledgling racing career. “I’ve never doubted myself, but I dang sure didn’t think I was gonna come here and win the race. If you would’ve asked me (about winning a WoO LMS event) a couple days ago, I would’ve told you that you were crazy. We had our goals set (for the DIRTcar Nationals) to try and make all of (the features).

“I don’t know what to say. I’m so excited I don’t even know how to show it right now.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-23T19:26:09-05:00February 23rd, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Race Results, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Still Super: Matt Sheppard Puts his New Colors in Volusia’s Victory lane

Stewart Friesen takes home the “big gator” after finishing second Saturday

021814_DCN_MattSheppard BARBERVILLE, FLA. – February 22, 2014 – Big-Block Modified racer Matt Sheppard, of Waterloo, N.Y., took almost no time to grow accustomed to his new car. Sheppard started driving the Heinke-Baldwin Racing No. 9H earlier this week, and already he has claimed victory in Saturday’s finale for the DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

“To come down here and win the biggest race, come right out of the box, it means a lot to this team,” Sheppard said of Saturday’s 50-lap Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series race at Volusia Speedway Park. “I can’t thank all the guys over here with HBR enough. They’ve been working their tails off all week on both cars and I think it showed tonight. We got the cars better every night. We’re going to be a force to be reckoned with this year.”

Sheppard started the race from fourth and his HBR teammate Jimmy Phelps, of Baldwinsville, N.Y., started on the pole. Phelps led at the green flag, but Frenchtown, N.J. driver Billy Pauch was quick to make his move from second. Pauch cruised around the outside lane, passing Phelps before the leaders reached the backstretch. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-23T18:58:42-05:00February 23rd, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Super DirtCar Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Stewart Friesen dominates Big-Block Modified feature at DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment

Strong finishes two nights keep Haers in event point lead

Frieson 2014 BARBERVILLE, FLA. – February 20, 2014 – Big-Block Modified driver Stewart Friesen made his way into Super DIRTcar Series victory lane early this year, picking up the win Thursday night at Volusia Speedway Park. The Niagara-on-the-Lake native dominated the second Super DIRTcar Series race of DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment, leading the 30-lap feature flag-to-flag.

“We were very happy to win tonight,” said Friesen, whose last Super DIRTcar Series victory was the World of Outlaws World Finals finale last November. “We had a great race car.”

Thursday’s win launched Friesen’s event point standing from seventh to second, putting him that much closer to winning the big gator trophy.

Friesen led from the green flag Thursday after winning his heat race and redrawing this first spot on the starting grid. Aussie driver Pete Britten, who gave Haers a run for his money Wednesdaybut finished seventh, shared the front row with Friesen at the initial start and held on to second as Friesen pulled ahead to lead.

Haers came up third and Billy VanInwegen fourth. Behind them, Billy Pauch, of Frenchtown, N.J., and Mario Clair, of Drummondville, Quebec, were quickly making moves to push their way forward. Pauch passed VanInwegen in lap 1 and by lap 4 Clair was close behind. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-23T08:21:10-05:00February 23rd, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Super DirtCar Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Bloomquist Blasts To $10,000 Triumph In Wednesday Night’s DIRTcar Late Model Finale At DIRTcar Nationals by Summit

Hall of Fame Driver Reaches Victory Lane At Volusia Speedway Park For Fourth Consecutive Year

Bloomer 2014-1 BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 19, 2014 – A slower track surface played right into Scott Bloomquist’s hands on Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park.

Making his first start in a new car he designed in a collaboration with noted parts manufacturer Randy Sweet, the 50-year-old superstar from Mooresburg, Tenn., mastered the sprawling half-mile oval to capture the 40-lap A-Main that closed the DIRTcar Late Model portion of the 43^rdannual DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

Bloomquist swept past fellow Hall of Famer Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., for the lead on lap 20 and never looked back in the caution-free event. He pocketed $10,000 for his ninth career win during the DIRTcar Nationals by Summit.

“The racetrack was awesome tonight,” said Bloomquist, who began the six-night full-fender meet at VSP with finishes of sixth (Monday) and fifth (Tuesday). “It’s a little different when you just don’t sit out there and have everybody hold it on the floor all night. You gotta have a little bit of foot, a little bit of patience.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-23T08:15:44-05:00February 23rd, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Race Results, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off