By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media

Joining the RaceCar Engineering Late Models were the Scorpion Racing Products, Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunderstocks, and a Spectator Race!

First up were the Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds and what a 20-lapper it was! A 7 lap green flag run dominated by Kyle Bronson was stopped when the lapped car of Larry Mott spun in turn 4. A 9 lap run ended when Buzzie Reutimann slowed and was spun by Jason Davis by no fault of his own. The final 4 were green as Bronson held Devin Dixon off for the victory. Jeff Mathews barely held Rich Pratt off for 3^rd and Dalton Lanich finished 5^th on his birthday. (more…)

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media

The Powell Memorial. RaceCar Engineering Late Models, Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators battled for the glory unmatched anywhere else.

Up first were the Limited Late Models. Forrest Gough led early. On lap 6 Eddie Gainey made the move for the lead and was successful just as David Showers found the wall. Down the backstretch on the restart Adam Higginbotham cut a tire and made contact with JO Nobles which caused a collision that involved Howard O’Steen, Shane Koperda, and Ricky Land as well. (more…)

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media

This year the Powell Memorial will be a 2 day event. Of course, the most prestigious race is more than just a race- it is a time to reflect on just how blessed we are. June 7, 1995 was a regular day. It was, until James Powell received the news many couldn’t bare- the plane carrying Buddy and Elizabeth Powell, his parents; Loveda McNair, his aunt; CJ Powell, his uncle; and his twin daughters, Ashley and Nicole, had crashed. There were no survivors. The next year Paul Pitry, owner of what is now Bubba Raceway Park, honored those lost with a race we know as the Powell Memorial. Jeff Purvis won that first Powell Memorial. James Powell himself, former owner of the track, actually raced in the event for many years finishing 2nd 5 times. The race has seen dominant drivers such as Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. and Patrick Williams win while upsets have occurred, most recently Philipp Cobb in 2010. (more…)

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media

The RaceCar Engineering Late Models ended the first of 3 Points Sessions as did the Buddy’s Home Furnishings Limited Late Models and 1-800-ASK GARY Thunderstocks. The Rent-N-Roll Gladiators also battled but with no points on the line.

Limited Late Models started it off with a fantastic 16-lapper. On the start, however, Forrest Gough crossed it up and made contact with Kevin Mills. Both continued on but Tony Ponder, Ricky Land, and the McGillivrays found themselves tangled in turn 2. David Showers, Jr. led early but Adam Higginbotham took it at the line on lap 2. Just 3 laps later JO Nobles stole it seconds before Howard Osteen’s #80 broke and brought the yellow back out. On lap 12 as the leaders attempted to maneuver around the lapped car of Cheyanne Cox, Eddie Gainey made contact with her and as they spun David Showers had to take evasive action. (more…)

By- Jim Rouse

Top Gun Sprint Cars, Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunderstocks, Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators battled for points and cash on Night Of A Thousands.

Hobby Stocks started the night off with a 20 lap battle. Devin Walker spun to avoid Trevor Gamble’s rare spin as Howard O’Steen, Mark Maresca, and Don Woosley led the field. Just 1 lap later Kyle Morse got loose and after contact with Ronnie Whitley he smacked the wall ending driver #82’s night. As the laps wound down it looked as if O’Steen had it but with just 4 to go the 88H broke ending the strongest run of his career. Rodney Wright took the win as Darran Jackson, Chad Scranton, Mike Stalnaker, and Mark Maresca completed a solid top 5.

The Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds were 2nd and a good show it was. Larry Mott spun on lap 1 from 2nd and took Scott Mooers, Kyle Bronson, Chuck Gustafson, Jr., Ronald Soltis, Mark Whitener, Jim Passino, Jeff Mathews, and Garret Stewart with him. The damages for Stewart, and Gustafson were terminal. However, Dalton Lanich was leading with Passino and Tyler Clem giving chase. Lanich started to pull away but slowly making ground was Buzzie Reutimann. (more…)

May 12, 2012 – Tampa, FL – Five divisions were on hand at East Bay Raceway Park. East Bay Sprints, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Outlaw Fours and the Dirt Daubers.

First feature of the night went to the Outlaw Fours. Billy Howard and Jesse Brown won the heat races. It was Zach Amundsen and Roberto Morfin, Jr starting on the front row. When the green dropped, it was Amundsen taking the early lead, with Morfin, Jr. close behind. On lap two, Morfin, Jr. started smoking and pulled off as the first caution was waved for Brandon Yates spinning in turn two. (more…)