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Rain Delays World of Outlaws Sprint Car Season Opener

Showers force a doubleheader on Sunday with Saturday’s show as scheduled at Volusia

Shawn Miller, BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 17, 2012 – Mother Nature was a villain Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park.

A couple of rainstorms washed out the World of Outlaws season opener in Barberville, Fla., shortly after qualifying had concluded at the 41 ^st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Tomorrow’s race will remain as scheduled with Friday’s event set to resume on Sunday afternoon. Hot laps begin at 12:30 p.m. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-18T15:51:14-05:00February 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Richards Ends Lanigan’s Domination Of Bubba Raceway Park In Friday-Night 50-Lapper

West Virginian Becomes Alltime Winningest Driver On World of Outlaws Late Model Series

Kevin Kovac, OCALA, FL – Feb. 17, 2012 – Josh Richards got the best of Darrell Lanigan on Friday night, ending his friendly rival’s domination of World of Outlaws Late Model Series action at Bubba Raceway Park with a hard-fought victory in the 50-lap Bubba Army Late Model Winter Nationals A-Main.

Richards, 23, of Shinnston, W.Va., made WoO LMS history in the process, becoming the national tour’s alltime winningest driver. He won for the 38 ^th time in his career, moving him out of tie for first with Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., on the checkered flag list that includes races run in the modern era (2004-present) and the original 1988-89 seasons contested under late WoO Sprint Car Series founder Ted Johnson. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-18T15:40:09-05:00February 18th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Incredible Finish Goes to Francis at East Bay

TAMPA, FL (February 16, 2012) – Steve Francis passed Austin Hubbard coming off of turn four on the final lap of tonight’s 35-lap DART Winternationals feature. Francis took home $7,000 for his win. In a thrilling finish, Hubbard finished second, followed by Dennis Erb Jr., Don O’Neal, and Jared Landers. With the win, Francis notched his ninth career victory at East Bay Raceway Park and his sixth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph.

The main events have been packed with excitement all week. Tonight fans saw another “barn-burner” of a main event. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-17T17:09:49-05:00February 17th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Take Another Bite: Kenny Wallace Captures Second Volusia Victory

University of Northwestern Ohio Drivers Take Three of the Top Five Spots

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 16, 2012 – For the second straight night, an emphatic Kenny Wallace found his way to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment victory lane at Volusia Speedway Park.

Wallace, who was raised in Arnold, Mo., gave credit to his crew first and foremost in the winner’s circle.

“All the credit goes to my guys and crew chief Billy Smith of Farmington, Mo., who will pilot my car (in qualifying Friday) while I participate in activities surrounding next weekend’s Daytona 500. For me to compete with guys like Michael Long who won the most DIRTcar UMP Modified features last year means a lot,” Wallace said. “I’ve finally started to run good in the dry slick.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-17T16:59:08-05:00February 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Dollansky uses High Line to Take Second Night of UNOH All Stars at Volusia

Barberville, Fla. (2-16-12)By Brian Liskai Last year at VolusiaSpeedwayPark, Craig Dollansky thought he had a couple of wins but saw them disappear. On Thursday, The Crowd Pleaser charged from his eighth starting spot to pass Daryn Pittman on a lap 9 restart to take the lead and went on to score the win on the second night of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions competition at the 41st Annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

It was a beautiful race track tonightthey worked hard on it was racey..obviously if I came from eighth. This was a total team effort, said Dollansky beside his Big Game Tree Stands, Aggressive Hydraulics, Aeroquip Performance Products backed #7. This one is for Anita Zwernshe was the biggest World of Outlaws fanthe biggest sprint car fan in the world. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-17T16:47:54-05:00February 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

FUP Late Model Series set for Icebreaker 100 opener at Desoto Super Speedway

Feb 17th, 2012 – As the off season draws to a close, speed weeks is in full swing and many drivers prepare for the new season ahead. Many Late Model drivers around Florida are busy preparing for the sophomore season of the Florida United Promoters Late Model Series. The series features combined rules that allows for great competition at Florida short tracks. The opening event is coming quickly, the series will open the season March 3rd at the Desoto Super Speedway, Florida’s fastest 3/8 mile high banked track, home to the historic Icebreaker 100.

This event in years past has been a must race for such short track stars as Dick Trickle, Mike Eddy, Dick Anderson, Dave Pletcher and many more. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-17T16:43:55-05:00February 17th, 2012|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Series|Comments Off

World Of Outlaws Race 1

By Jimmy Rouse, Bubba Raceway Park Media

2-16-12 – The World of Outlaws Late Models and the Florida Mini Sprints battled on the clay for 60 combined laps in a night with just 4 stops.

The FMSA hit the clay for 20 laps with just 1 stop for Richard Burchettn when he slowed on lap 4. Jim Young ran the field ragged to take the win he had been so close to last week. Gavin Thomas put the Todd’s Tomatoes Team 2nd with his 68T with David Pleaugh 3rd in his Stallard. Tyler Ross and Luke Thomas completed the top 5.

World of Outlaws Late Model action was incredible with a front row of Josh Richards and Darrell Lanigan. Lanigan took the early advantage with Richards and Shane Clanton battling for the leftovers. With 15 laps down the lapped cars became trouble for Lanigan and bunched the field up. Richards couldn’t take advantage but stayed with the #29 until lap 27 when Jared Hawkins blew a left rear tire. After a lap Tim Fuller flipped the 19 in a horrific way but climbed from the wreckage unharmed. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-17T16:35:31-05:00February 17th, 2012|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Punta Gorda Speedway Returns to Action with Super Late Models for 100 Laps on March 3rd

Make your plans to be here this Saturday Night March 3rd to witness all of the door to door ground pounding action.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors with 12 and under free.
Grandstand gates open at 4pm with racing around 6pm.
Our concession is second to none with our Big Daddy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and the Fried Bologna is sure to please. Bring the family for some great food and awesome entertainment at an affordable price.
Please visit our website at puntagordaspeedway.com for more information and we are on Facebook under Punta Gorda Speedway. Thanks to all of our loyal fans and drivers who support us!! We will see you at the races. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-17T03:36:18-05:00February 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Ray Cook Back in DART Winternationals Victory Lane at East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, FL (February 15, 2012) – Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC returned to victory lane at East Bay Raceway Park on Wednesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. The win was his first in 12 years as he captured the $7,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. Cook took the lead for good on lap 31 from Steve Francis of Ashland, KY to win the DART Winternationals event. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA passed Francis on the final lap to finish second. Francis, who ran the last laps of the race with a flat right front tire barely edged out Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN for third. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL rounded out the top five.

In a spirited race for the top spot, three drivers took turns at leading the event with Davenport leading the first four laps until Francis took over the lead. Francis held the point until Cook, who started fourth took the lead for the first time in the race on lap 15. Cook and Francis then battled in traffic until Francis forged back ahead on lap 23. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-16T17:12:44-05:00February 16th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Series|Comments Off

Don O’Neal Takes Back to Back Wins Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, FL (February 14, 2012) – Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN captured $5,000 tonight with his second win at the DART Winternationals East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday Night. O’Neal took command of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event and stormed on for his 14th career win at the 1/3 mile oval. John Blankenship of Williamson, WV passed Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE on the final lap to place second. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY rounded out the top five.

The race got off to rough start with a false start. Then O’Neal and Shannon Babb, who started on the front row alongside each other, got together heading into turn number one on the second attempt to start the race. Babb suffered substantial damage, ending his night. In Victory Lane, O’Neal was subdued after the contact with Babb. “Man I hated that, Shannon and I are friends. (more…)

By Scott|2012-02-15T04:09:21-05:00February 15th, 2012|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off