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Rubbin’ is Racin’ at Citrus County Speedway

Citrus County Speedway fans, drivers, and crews were greeted with perfect racing weather on Saturday night. 80 drivers would all take their shot a bringing home the checkered flag, but some would leave with far less.

12 Sportsman cars took the green for their 25 lap feature, by the end, less than half the field would see the checkered flag. A 6 row inversion put Andy Nichols (66) on the pole for the 2^nd straight feature, he turned the 1^st one into a feature win. This one did not turn out as well, contact between Nichols and a hard charging Cody Sitckler (99) on lap 10 would send both drivers to the rear, and out of contention. This would hand over the lead to 2011’s division champion Brandon Morris (56). Behind him the sparks continued to fly, Nichols and Stickler would again make contact on lap 12, sending both cars into the front stretch wall. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-21T02:55:18-05:00February 21st, 2012|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

HERMIGATOR: Wallace Goes Wire to Wire for Third UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Win

University of Northwestern Ohio Drivers Sweep Podium in ‘Gator Championship’ Night 2 Qualifier

Kellen Burns DIRTcar Racing PR

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 19, 2012 – Kenny Wallace no doubt has his eyes set on the ‘Gator Championship’ race, locking into the big event’s redraw by winning his third UNOH DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment feature worth $1,000 on Sunday night.

“I’m humbled and this is really a dream come true for me,” said the always excitable Wallace in victory lane. “You should be excited when you win and I am! If you’re not excited you shouldn’t be out here racing. This is definitely a special Speed weeks for me because we are just rednecks out here living the dream!” (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-21T02:49:46-05:00February 21st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Dollansky Ends Schatz’s Rule at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 19, 2012 – Craig Dollansky emerged from his World of Outlaws sprint car and shared the sentiments felt by most of the teams, crew and spectators.

“This was a long day,” he said. “It was two nights of racing in one day.”

Dollansky capped a World of Outlaws doubleheader on Sunday at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., by outlasting Donny Schatz, who started on the pole and had won every race he had been in all day. Schatz claimed the afternoon feature, which had been delayed since Friday because of rain. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-21T02:44:51-05:00February 21st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Sunday Afternoon Drive: Ty Dillon Captures Delayed Event at Volusia Speedway Park

Defending ‘Gator Championship’ winner gets first UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit Win

Kellen Burns DIRTcar Racing PR

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 19, 2012 – Ty Dillon had things sorted out Sunday afternoon driving to his first DIRTcar UMP Modified feature win worth $1,000 at Volusia Speedway Park.

Dillon, of Welcome, N.C., started on the pole of the 20-lap main event and showed the same dominance that he displayed last year in the ‘Gator Championship’ race. “All the guys at TDR put me in a rocket ship today and I can’t thank them enough,” Dillon said in victory lane. “We’re really having a blast down here!” (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-21T01:32:07-05:00February 21st, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Schatz Victorious in Under Sunny Skies at Volusia Speedway Park

Four-time champ leads all 20 laps of UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit feature

Shawn Miller World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series PR

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 19, 2012 – After a week of frustration, Donny Schatz finally caught a break.

The four-time World of Outlaws champion capitalized en route to winning Friday’s rain-delayed event, which began early Sunday afternoon at Volusia Speedway Park. Windy conditions and sunny skies presented unique challenges to teams more accustomed to racing under the lights.

Schatz struggled during the first two nights of the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment as the veteran failed to advance to the feature both nights. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-20T00:02:07-05:00February 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Francis Fends Off Owens in Classic East Bay Finish

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator

TAMPA, FL (February 18, 2012) – Steve Francis of Ashland, KY outdueled defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN in an exciting finish at East Bay Raceway Park. Francis picked up $10,000 for his win in the finale of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals. He scored his second win of the week, in doing so. The duo was followed by Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL. Erb earned the week-long DART Winternationals Championship. He won $5,000 for his efforts.

He had to withstand Owens’ repeated efforts over the last four laps after a caution came out for Jason Riggs. On the restart Owens tried the inside of Francis several times, but Francis repelled him at each turn. Francis also won the Thursday night installment of the Winternationals. O’Neal was able to get by Bloomquist on the 60th and final lap to claim third after pitting for fresh tires on lap 27. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-19T18:04:51-05:00February 19th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Eckert Caps Bubba Army Winter Nationals At Bubba Raceway Park With Stirring $12,250 Triumph

Marlar’s Last-Lap Bid For Victory Ends Against Turn-Three Wall

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

OCALA, FL – Feb. 18, 2012 – Rick Eckert figured out Bubba Raceway Park just in time to score a stirring victory in Saturday night’s 60-lap Bubba Army Late Model Winter Nationals A-Main.

The defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion from York, Pa., found his rhythm in the finale of the national tour’s inaugural three-race meet at the central Florida oval. He surged into the lead on lap 44 and held on for the remainder of the distance, reaching the checkered flag first after Mike Marlar’s last-lap bid ended with the Winfield, Tenn., driver smacking the turn-three wall. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-19T17:54:46-05:00February 19th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Lasoski Claims World of Outlaws Sprint Car Season Opener

The former Outlaw leads all 30 laps for the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit win

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2012 – With a sweat-drenched brow and a childlike grin, Danny Lasoski exhaled a sigh of relief in Victory Lane. (Paul Arch photo)

For the first time in hours he was able to relax his shoulders and catch his breath after a whirlwind evening at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., for the World of Outlaws season opener. Lasoski’s win was also his second of the week at the 41^st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

“We had our work cut out for us,” he said. “We only got to run one lap in qualifying. We broke a U-joint hot lapping and didn’t have time to change it. So I ran as quick a lap as I could with it shaking around.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-19T17:43:23-05:00February 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Kinder Kicks Way to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit

Newton, Ill. driver locks into $5,000-to-win ‘Gator Championship’ on Monday Night

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2012 – Chad Kinder held off a late race charge from Austin Dillon to claim the first night of ‘Gator Championship’ competition on Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park, earning his first UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment win worth $1,000.

“I have to thank all my guys, my family back home, and all the fans,” said Kinder. “We really do appreciate everyone on our team. It’s a big relief to win one of these because it means we’re closer, after not running so well earlier in the week.” (Photo Credit: Paul Arch) (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-19T17:33:53-05:00February 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Erb Rebounds for Exciting Win at East Bay on Friday Night

TAMPA, FL (February 17, 2012) – Battling back from an early caution, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL had the fans on their feet as he captured Friday night’s exciting 50-lap DART Winternationals event. Erb took the lead on lap 48 and roared to the finish in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned race.

Erb originally started 14th on the grid, but tangled with Austin Hubbard on lap three. This brought out the first caution of the race. Erb pitted, changed a tire, and restarted in 23rd position. He then charged through the field, and passed Randy Korte of Highland, IL on lap 47. Erb got around both Korte and Tyler Reddick at the same time. He powered away and took his Bloomquist Race Cars #28 to victory lane for the second time in his career at East Bay. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-18T15:58:25-05:00February 18th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off