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Super Bowl of Racing 2018 Dates Announced!

BATAVIA, OH (July 11, 2017) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, in conjunction with Golden Isles Speedway, are pleased to announce the dates for the 2018 Super Bowl of Racing.

The annual tradition to kick off the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season will take place one-week earlier in 2018. The Super Bowl of Racing will begin with an open practice on Thursday, February 1st, followed by two action-packed nights of racing on Friday-Saturday, February 2nd-3rd.

The weekend is sure to provide exciting, door-to-door racing action, lap after lap, as the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series battle a strong contingent of local and regional standouts. The 2017 Super Bowl of Racing saw a talented field of fifty-two entries – with Brandon Overton and Josh Richards scoring early-season victories.

Golden Isles Speedway recently ended their 2017 season to begin scheduled improvements in anticipation of the 2018 season. The 4/10-mile oval will undergo numerous improvements throughout the off-season, including a new clay track surface and raising the height of the frontstretch wall.

Golden Isles Speedway is located off Highway 82 in Waynesville, GA, just 12 miles west of I-95 at Exit 29. For tickets or more information, visit: www.gisdirt.com or call the track office at (916) 386-0061.

By Scott|2017-07-11T20:06:07-04:00July 11th, 2017|Front Page News, Golden Isle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National|Comments Off

Richards Grabs Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing Finale

WAYNESVILLE, GA (February 11, 2017) – In his first career-season competing full-time on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Josh Richards won Saturday Night’s Rhino Ag Super Bowl of Racing presented by General Tire finale at Golden Isles Speedway. Richards took the lead on lap three and never looked back. The victory marks his 13th career LOLMDS victory, and his first win after having joined the Best Performance Motorsports Team last November.

Richards led defending series champion Scott Bloomquist’s Reece Monument Company, Crop Production Services, Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis and Brandon Overton’s Chip Stone, Longhorn to the finish line by several car lengths. Bloomquist and Overton had a spirited race for most of the 60-lap main event as Overton tried several times to get by Bloomquist. Brian Shirley finished in fourth, followed by the 2015 LOLMDS National Champion, Jonathan Davenport.

“I don’t know what to say right now. Thanks to all of fans for their support. It [switching race teams] was one of the toughest decisions I have ever made. I have always wanted to work with Randall [Edwards]. I can’t thank these guys enough for this opportunity. It’s great to win the second night out in this car. Everything is new on this ride and we are just trying to get acclimated to it,” said the 28-year-old in Lucas Oil Victory Lane.

Rebounding from the previous night – where Richards had started on the front row, but faded to sixth at the finishn- he was elated for a better outcome. “I made an adjustment that I didn’t realize I had made last night and it definitely cost us. I was kicking myself afterward because I had done it by accident. We’ve really had a good car all weekend, I’m glad that I didn’t make the same mistake tonight. I can’t thank these guys enough for having faith in me!” (more…)

By Scott|2017-06-05T21:12:30-04:00February 14th, 2017|Front Page News, Golden Isle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, National|Comments Off

Wooten and Eunice Shine Brightest in GIS SC5 Runs on August 27!

(August 27, 2016) – The stars may not have littered the sky on a cloud-covered evening. But the stars of the NeSmith Performance Street Stocks shined brightly Saturday evening at Golden Isles Speedway. None was more vivid then Brian Wooten. The B-dub Express topped a stellar field from three states to win the Super Challenge 5 Series 25-lap feature. He led every circuit on the 4/10-mile, red gumbo clay oval.

“Car did pretty good,” Wooten said of his $2,000 win. “Track was a little off this week. I’m not used to the track being this wet. I don’t like it this wet so I have a little homework to do, but it worked out tonight.”

Rain fell during the day three different times leaving a tacky surface throughout the program. That did not stop Wooten shooting from the pole and then opening the advantage again after a handful of restarts. The regular GIS high flyers were in the house as well as the aces from elsewhere. Richie Stephens, Kyle Livingood, Robert Hicks and Ronnie Newsome rounded out the top five. Justin McRee, Woodstock, Ala., jumped into the Dunn Motorsports High Roller Race Cars house car. The Late Model veteran won his heat, but went backwards some in the main and took seventh.

“They are the best of the best,” Wooten added. “Richie has helped me a tremendous amount and to have Justin start beside me and beat him tonight is just unreal.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-08-31T13:58:11-04:00August 31st, 2016|Front Page News, Golden Isle Speedway|Comments Off

Devin Dixon Takes $3,000 Payday at Golden Isles Speedway

Devin Dixon 080816 Ocala, Florida (08/08/16) – Devin Dixon parked the Big Frog Motorsports #58 Dave’s Towing/Rocket XR-1 Late Model in victory lane on Saturday night at Golden Isles Speedway. The triumph at the clay oval was worth $3,000.

Devin Dixon and the Big Frog Motorsports team made the trek to Golden Isles Speedway (Brunswick, Georgia) on Saturday night to compete in the I-95 Toyota Late Model Challenge Series sanctioned event. Earning a front-row starting position for the feature via preliminary events, Dixon battled his way through lapped traffic, reeling in his fourth victory of the season for the team. Devin picked up a $3,000 payday for his driving efforts with Mark Whitener, Rhett Carter, Donnie Chappell, and Hunter Peacock rounding out the Top 5.

“Golden Isles Speedway has been really good to me this season,” remarked Dixon. “I really enjoy driving for Big Frog Motorsports, and it’s great to be able to put their #58 in victory lane.” (more…)

By Scott|2016-08-09T00:31:45-04:00August 9th, 2016|Front Page News, Golden Isle Speedway|Comments Off