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FASTRAK “Wild and Wonderful 50” National Event Finds 2012 FASTRAK World Champion Max Blair in Victory Lane

Mineral Wells, West Virginia – The last time the FASTRAK Racing Series visited “The Speedplant” West Virginia Motor Speedway was in October 2010, Jonathan Davenport won the event and at time the track was 5/8th mile. There has been many changes since the last race, the track was configured to 4/10th a mile, track still made wide enough for exciting “Wild and Wonderful” racing. 220

The race proved the same May 11th as 34 FASTRAK Late Models teams “rang the bell” in drastic weather conditions. Where many tracks pulled the plug because of rain early, Lynn Chapman and company at WVMS we’re committed in doing any and everything to get the “Wild and Wonderful 50” for $5,000 to win successful, what a race it was!! (more…)

By Scott|2017-06-05T21:11:01-04:00May 14th, 2013|Fastrak Late Model Series, Featured, Front Page News, Regional|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Rolls into Citrus County Speedway

This Saturday May 18th the Florida United Promoters Series will travel to Citrus County Speedway for the third race for The Sportsman, Pro-Trucks and Open Wheel Modified’s. The Sportsman and Trucks are primed and ready for this weekends racing after being rained out at Bronson this past Saturday. Leading the points in the sportsman, Brandon Morris will be trying to expand his lead on runner up James Wright III, Craig Cuzzone, Bobby Mobley & others.

In the Pro-Trucks, the sleek black #41 of Steve Darvalics will be challenged by a pair of Jessica’s with Green and Murphy right on his tail. Dylan Martin, the only Dodge in the series of Dustin Dunn and a host of others will be on hand for The Alan Jay Automotive Network 50 lap event. The Modified’s will round out the FUPS Triple 50’s with Travis Roland defending his point lead over Josh Todd, LJ Grimm, Roger Blevins, Shawn Harper & Wayne Jefferson.

There will be open practice on Friday 5/17 from 5-9pm., overnight parking is welcome. Saturday pit gates open noon, tech at12:30pm. racing at 5:30pm.

By Scott|2013-05-14T13:43:33-04:00May 14th, 2013|Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News|Comments Off

Schatz Continues Mastery of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at Knoxville

Defending champion charges to third victory of 2013 by winning Mediacom Shootout

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – May 11, 2013 – If it wasn’t obvious before, Donny Schatz made it clear on Saturdaynight: The path to winning at Knoxville Raceway goes through him.

Schatz charged from seventh to victory in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Mediacom Shootout at the famous half-mile, where he has won five of the past six Knoxville Nationals crowns in addition to winning six additional series races there since 2006.

In a field of 51 cars, it was Brian Brown, Craig Dollansky and Tim Kaeding who tried to prevent Schatz from returning to Knoxville’s victory lane, a place Schatz practically calls home. Brown earned his second pole of the season and jumped out to a quick lead before Dollansky was able to slide into the top spot on lap 9. Meanwhile, Schatz reeled in Kaeding, then Brown and set his sights on Dollansky. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:38:31-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

McCreadie’s Late-Race Tangle With Lapped Car Sends Clanton To World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory At I-30 Speedway

Despite Deflating Left-Rear Tire, Georgia Driver Holds Off Lanigan Over Final Five Laps For Third Win Of ‘13

LITTLE ROCK, AR – May 11, 2013 – Shane Clanton knows his third World of Outlaws Late Model Series triumph of 2013 was a product of good fortune.

After capturing Saturday night’s 50-lap A-Main at I-30 Speedway, the 37-year-old driver from Zebulon, Ga., could only shake his head at the unlikely turn of events that made him a winner in the national tour’s first-ever event in the state of Arkansas.

“I got lucky,” admitted Clanton, who was victorious for the second time in the last three WoO LMS events. “It was given to me because (Tim) McCreadie got into the lapped car. He had a better race car.”

Indeed, Clanton appeared resigned to finishing second after being passed for the lead by Watertown, N.Y.’s McCreadie on lap 43. But two circuits later McCreadie spun between turns three and four when he tangled with Robbie Stuart while attempting to lap the DeRidder, La., driver, sending McCreadie to the rear of the field for the ensuing restart and handing the top spot back to Clanton.

Then Clanton – despite running with a deflating left-rear tire on his Kennedy Motorsports Capital Race Car – held off a furious challenge from Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., over the final five laps to defeat the defending WoO LMS champion by a mere 0.259 of a second. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:36:28-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

Brady Smith Brilliant in Spring Shootout at LaSalle

La Salle, IL (May 11, 2013) – Brady Smith edged out fellow Wisconsin driver, Jimmy Mars by just a few inches at LaSalle Speedway on Saturday Night in winning the Jeff’s Enginemasters Spring Shootout. It was Smith’s first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since 2008. Trailing Smith and Mars to the finish line in the $10,000 to win race was John Blankenship, Chris Simpson, and Don O’Neal.

“I have to thank Jimmy (Mars) for racing me clean that was quite a race, we are happy to be here in Lucas Oil victory lane. We haven’t been racing much this year, I had knee surgery back in March, and it took a while to recover from that,” said Smith. With the win Smith became the seventh different winner in eleven LOLMDS events in 2013.

Mars was seeking his first LOLMDS victory since the ’09 North/South 100 at Florence (KY) Speedway, but fell just short of the win. “Congratulations to Brady, I hope the fans enjoyed that race, to run 50-laps here without a yellow says something about the track and the drivers in this race. We got boxed in there behind another car and Brady was able to get around me. I thought that on the final lap, I was going to get him. I saw him slide up the track and he left and opening, but we came up just short.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-12T15:23:29-04:00May 12th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Full Speed Ahead For World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100’ May 25-26 At Tyler County Speedway

Hometown Racing Association Takes Control Of Holiday-Weekend Racing & Concert After Cancelation Of ‘Bullring Bonanza’ Raffle

MIDDLEBOURNE, WV – May 10, 2013 – Thanks to John Watson and the Hometown Racing Association, the huge World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100’ doubleheader on May 25-26at Tyler County Speedway is steaming full speed ahead.

Any uncertainty about the status of the national tour’s Memorial Day weekend visit to the quarter-mile oval in the hills of West Virginia following last week’s cancelation of the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ mega-raffle by the Tyler County Fireman’s Association due to lack of ticket sales was erased by a quick response from Watson and Co.

“The Jackpot 100 is our big Memorial Day weekend event,” said Watson, who heads the Hometown Racing Association group that was formed to operate Tyler County Speedway this season. “We want to have this weekend feature World of Outlaws racing for a long time to come, so canceling this whole race because the Fireman’s Association’s plans for the ‘Bonanza’ raffle did not work out would not have been good for the future. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-10T14:32:37-04:00May 10th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off

FL United Promoters Series Presented by Tuffy Auto Service of Jonesville this Saturday at Bronson Speedway

Bronson Speedway will host FL United Promoters Series presented by Tuffy Auto Service of Jonesville this Saturday May 11th with the running of the Blackwater Integration Sportsman 50, the Alan Jay Automotive Network Pro-Trucks 50 presented by the Joey Coulter Charity 200 Racing for a Cure, and the FUPS Legends and Bando’s. This will be the first visit to the track know as Florida’s Premier High Bank Short Track for FL United Promoters Series Teams. We are pleased to have Bronson agree to hosting this event as we continue to expand the FUPS Brand to different venues in Florida, stated series director Rick Williams.

Sportsman point leader Brandon Morris who has one win thus far will be battling the challenges of series regulars, James Wright III, Craig Cuzzone, James Mobley, Bobby Hartin, Cody McDuffie and many more. In the Alan Jay Automotive Network Pro-Trucks it will be Jessica Green with a win last month, Jessica Murphy, Dylan Martin, and Mica Williams and a host of others all chasing point leader Steve Darvalics who won the season opener at Auburndale back in March. Legends points leader Kory Abbott will be trying for win number four this season with Teddy Lively, Danielle Stratton, Becca Monopoli, all trying to break his dominance over the competition. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-07T15:04:42-04:00May 7th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Sportsman, Trucks|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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to LaSalle Speedway This Friday and Saturday

WAYCROSS, GA (May 6, 2013) – The Spring Shootout will be bigger and better than ever this Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series looks to double the excitement for fans this weekend. Both nights will include a complete show, packed with RED BUCK Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and $10,000 to win, $800 to start feature events. Over $80,000 in prize money will be up for grabs this weekend at LaSalle Speedway.

“This will be one of the biggest weekends in the history of LaSalle Speedway,” said Tony Izzo, Jr., whose family promotes the 1/3 mile oval track located in North-Central Illinois. “We have our biggest crowds when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series comes here. With the quality of drivers they have, and the show they put on, I am sure the place will be packed again,” stated Tony Izzo Jr. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be visiting LaSalle Speedway for the tenth time since the series inception in 2005. With a roster full of dirt late model racing’s biggest names, the series is in the midst of a terrific points battle with positions 1-10 separated by only 220 points. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-06T19:01:05-04:00May 6th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

NeSMITH PERFORMANCE PARTS STREET STOCK DIVISION ROUND UP FOR MAY 6

stringerVLstr050413 (640x427) CARTERSVILLE, GA – Trey Bright of Coker, AL and Josh Stringer of Foxworth, MS were the big winners in NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division Week 6 action on Saturday night. Jarrod Fremin of Montz, LA continues to lead the point standings and holds an 11 point lead over Kevin Spears of Fayette, AL and Chad Hiers of Ocean Springs, MS who are tied for second.

Driving the AKA Cores Chevrolet, Bright topped a 34-car field on Saturday night at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS to pick up his third NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division win of the season. Bright is fourth in the point standings, 12 behind Fremin and one point behind Spears and Hiers.

Stringer drove the Sauls Farms Chevrolet to his first NeSmith Performance Parts Street Stock Division win of the 2013 season on Saturday night at St. Tammany Raceway in Lacombe, LA. The win in his fourth start moved Stringer up to the 14^th spot in the point standings, just 33 points outside the top ten. (more…)

By Scott|2013-05-06T16:45:35-04:00May 6th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series|Comments Off