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Harper Comes Back to Dominate Second Q Auto & Injury Attorney Open Wheel Featured Event

It was a great night of racing at Punta Gorda Speedway and the good weather made a difference with packed grand stands. The main features of the night was the Q Auto & Injury Attorney twin 35 lap features that did not disappoint the fans with great racing action. Q Auto & Injury Attorney sponsors were on hand to give away backpacks full of school supplies and $100.00 cash to some of the many kids that were lined up for the drawings.

The field was set for the first Open Wheel feature were Shawn Harper in the 00 from Lake Wales Fl. set fast time with a 15.377 but would start inside second row. Steve Arnold of Cape Coral was on the pole and jumped out to the lead and led until the first caution came out on lap 22. Something flew off the 99 car of Sean McLaughlin which brought out the first caution and as they were lined back up ready to go green, you could hear something not right with the 19 of Arnold. The green was out and coming out of turn four, the leader, Steve Arnold shut the car down and coasted down the front that brought the yellow back out and would retire Arnold to the pits for the night with mechanical problems. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-18T21:34:45-04:00September 18th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

All In – Jimmy Rouse- Bubba Raceway Park Media

This week-end the Top Gun Sprint Car Series will run their 2nd of 6 features at Bubba Raceway Park in 2011. Alongside the Top Gun Sprints are the UMP Open-Wheel Modifieds, Barrett’s Race Cars Hobby Stocks for $750, Gladiators, and the return of the Sportsman class!

The Top Gun Sprint Car Series returns to Bubba Raceway Park and Danny Martin is the points leader, however he is 2nd in the Bubba Raceway Park points. Tyler Godwin, currently 14th in the Top Gun points, is the points leader, and only feature winner, for the Top Gun Sprint Cars at Bubba Raceway Park. Tim George is 50 points behind Martin in the Top Gun points and will do all he can to make them up. Mark Ruel, Jr., Terry Witherspoon, and Jimmy Ballew, Jr. round out the top 5 in the Top Gun Sprint Cars points. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-14T01:54:54-04:00September 14th, 2011|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Series, Top Gun Sprints, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Auburndale Race Results

Carol Andrews – Saturday Nights show at Auburndale Speedway started out with a Tribute to the 9-11 anniversary. We had the Fire Department, Ambulance and Track EMT doing the parade lap with our track announce Walt, singing the National Athem from the back of one of the vechicles while going around the track. After that the action began and continued through the night at the best track to be for family entertainment. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-13T14:32:13-04:00September 13th, 2011|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Open Wheels this Sat night at Punta Gorda Speedway

Open Wheel Modified are back this Saturday Night to try to tame the South’s toughest track, the Punta Gorda Speedway with the best payouts in Florida. See if Doug Moff can hold off Steve Arnold and Shawn Harper to keep the points lead. There sure to be some excitement for this one. Also the Road Warriors, TQ Midgets, Pro 4,Fab 4,Cowboy Cadillac and the SE Champ Karts will be in action. Tickets are still $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 for seniors and 12 and under are free. Pit Gate opens at Noon and the front gate at 5. Call 941-575-7223 for a slab its sure to be a full pit. Visit puntagordaspeedway.com for more info. We will see you at the races!!!!!

Thanks to all the Fans, Drivers, Crew Members and Staff that make PGS great.

Greg Roeback
Team PGS

By Scott|2011-09-13T04:54:27-04:00September 13th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Stickler and Miller Take Points Leads with Wins

Saturday night was an action packed night at the county’s action attraction, the Citrus County Speedway. Starting off the nights events were the time trial qualifying laps for the Sportsman division, to help determine the starting order, for their 50 lap $1000 to win feature. When the dust settled, it was Aaron Williamson (13) who took the top qualifier award with a fast lap of 14.75 seconds around the ¼ mile. Following Williamson in qualifying were Brandon Morris (56) in 2^nd, and Cody Stickler in 3^rd. After some help from one of the speedways young fans, 11 year old Xavier, the inversion dice roll come up with a 1. That meant that the fans would choose between 2,4, or a 6 row inversion to start the feature. As usual, the fans chose for a 6 row inversion, putting your top qualifier starting in the 11^th position for the green. Leading the field to the green now, was the duo of Kevin Harrod (34) and Tom Posavec (01). At the drop of the green, 3^rd place starter Dennis Neighbor Sr. (83) would go to the top spot followed by 5^th place starter Mike Bresnahan (69). Caution would come out on lap 4, for a spin, and Neighbor would give up his lead when he headed to the pits with a mechanical problem. Bresnahan would bring the field to green with Chad Pierce (157) now in 2^nd, and Cody Stickler (99) in 3^rd. Stickler would make the move on Pierce for 2^nd on lap 6 and set his sights on the leader Bresnahan. Over the next 15 laps, Stickler and Bresnahan would wage one of the closest battles of the night, Stickler would try to make the pass several times, only to have the door slammed shut as they entered the corner. Finally on lap 21, Stickler would kick the door wide open, when contact would send Bresnahans 69 machine up the banking in turn 1. Stickler and fast qualifier Williamson would both make the move on the low side, and Bresnahan would settle back into the 3^rd position. Despite several short cautions over the last half of the race, Stickler was able to pull away on each restart, and go on to take the win. Williamson would come from his 11^th starting position to finish 2^nd and take home the hard charger honors also. Bresnahan would hold out for 3^rd under heavy pressure from Brandon Morris (56) and Richie Smith (4) over the final 5 laps. Point contender Ernie Reed (55) once again had a rough night, being involved in two incidents, which left his racer wounded. Reed would ultimately retire to the pits, and take another big blow to his championship chase hopes. Sticklers win broke the tie atop the points standings with Morris, and now gives him a 7 point lead in the chase for the championship. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-12T02:35:12-04:00September 12th, 2011|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Full Moon brought out wrecks, flips and a wedding at PGS

Story and results from 9-10

The night started out with remembering those we lost, prayer and a salute given by Chaplin Dick Stone from Storm Ministries in remembering 911, then the flag at half mast during the playing of our Nation Anthem. The sun went down and the full moon came out which brought wrecks, flips and even a Wedding to PGS on a hot summer night.

Pro 4 class started the night off with a 25 lap featured event that usually runs caution free, was it really the full moon that brought a caution before the first lap was scored. After some words of wisdom to some drivers from the flagman, the cars were lined back up and and the green was out. What looked to be advice well taken as the sixteen car field battle through sixteen laps with Naples driver Dylan Bigley out to the lead. Cody Allen from Lehigh fought his way up to challenge Bigley till a caution came out on lap sixteen, after a few more cautions and a few questionable restarts the checkered flag was out and all the rumors were put to rest as all sixteen cars were crossing the finish line. Who knew as the cars crossed the line to finish the race a few cars would “tangle” and the end results would be some innocent drivers sitting on the track with their cars tore up. The 04 of Ryan Collver crossed the line in first place with Dan Collver second and Bigley held on for third. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-11T19:01:06-04:00September 11th, 2011|Featured, Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Clear, All Clear

By Jimmy Rouse- Bubba Raceway Park Media

The RaceCar Engineering Late Models, Barrett’s Race Cars Hobby Stocks, Amsoil V-8 Thunderstocks, Mini Stocks, and Gladiators were all set to take to the track and they all gave it their best. Of course, points are on the line and every driver wants to be part of the battle.

The Barrett’s Race Cars Hobby Stocks had 21 show up and they all put on a fantastic battle. Chad Scranton started on the pole and pulled away at the start. On lap 6 Cory Hupp, Heat race winner, slowed in turn 2 causing a chain reaction in which Steve Osteen slowed and Phil Brown did as well. Osteen and Brown made contact and Brown hit the tire and flipped his #13. Brown was okay after the accident. Under the red flag the points leader and 2nd place driver, Tim Powers, pitted meaning he’d have to drive the 44 back through the field. The green flag fell again and the final 14 were caution free. Chad Scranton made it 3-for-3 as he’s missed a few races in 2011 while Kevin Durden had to settle for 2nd. Brett Barrett put his 109 in 3rd with a fantastic run and Tim Powers salvaged some points with 4th, his worst finish of 2011. Jeff Rodgers rounded out the top 5. Buck Woodhouse had a calm night with 6th the result, Joe Belkey was 7th, Joe Boyd a quiet 8th, Devin Walker did an impressive job for 9th, and James Erickson steadily moved up the grid for a top 10. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-11T16:43:33-04:00September 11th, 2011|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Repeat Winners Dominate East Bay Action

Sept. 10, 2011 – The fall portion of the East Bay Raceway Park 2011 racing season got into full swing as Mother Nature took a night off from pestering outdoor activity. The result was a perfect night for exciting racing action and the competitors were glad to oblige.
The night opened with a pair of outlaw 4 heat races, won by Stephen Hohlbaugh and point leader Nick Hebrank. For the 15-lap main, Hebrank grabbed the early lead, but spun on the second lap. That mishap gave the lead to Kyle Kruse who kept it for a few laps before a strong run by Jesse Brown put the three-time feature win into the lead. Brown had company with Shirlene Hammond, who swept past on a restart. All was going well for Hammond until she spun in turn two on lap 11. Fortunately, a caution came out for Megan Rae, resetting the field to the last completed lap. Hammond was able to keep the point to the checkered to claim her second East Bay win of the season. “This car has been in seven features and led all seven,” she said about the ride that is nicknamed White Lightnin’. “It has won five of those races.” Brown was able to stay second with Billy Howard, Eric Knight and Kyle Worden trailing. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-11T06:02:46-04:00September 11th, 2011|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

Punta Gorda Speedway Race Results 9-11-2011

Punta Gorda Speedway

Results from 9-11-2011 (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-11T04:55:25-04:00September 11th, 2011|Featured, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Auburndale Speedway, friends & family of Bryan Wescott, Sr. present one of the biggest Super Late Model events of the year – The Bryan Wescott Sr. Memorial 100

Auburndale Speedway, FL (Saturday, September 24, 2011) – Please plan to join us as Auburndale Speedway, family and friends of Bryan K. Wescott, Sr. celebrate his life by hosting the Bryan Wescott Sr. Memorial 100 for Super Late Models this coming September 24th., 2011.

As many may remember Bryan built and successfully campaigned first a Sportsman car then his Late Model #3 (usually the roman numeral #III) on the short tracks of mid-west Florida for many years until his tragic accident at Sunshine Speedway on August 16, 1986, which ended his racing career.

Bryan passed away from a heat-stroke he suffered 15-years later on August 30th, 2001, at the young age of 41 while working at his job. Married to wife Jackie in 1982, Bryan left behind four wonderful children, Bryan Jr., Bryana, Blake and Brittney Wescott. Those that knew Bryan personally will agree that not only was he a good shoe in a Late Model but you could not find a more dedicated Husband, Father, Son, Brother, or friend.

This event marks the tenth anniversary of Bryan’s untimely passing. Bryan’s talented daughter Bryana, a graduate of Clearwater Christian College with a major in Music Education will be singing the National Anthem in honor of her father’s memorial race so needless to say it will be an emotional moment for her.

Auburndale Speedway, family and friends of Bryan have strived to put together what should be one of the biggest Super Late Model events of the year in the State of Florida with a payout expected to attract an impressive list of the big guns in the class.

24 Late Model hot shoes will be racing for the $5,000 to win, $3,000 for second place and $1,500 for third place with a graduating purse totaling $17,750. (more…)

By Scott|2011-09-08T14:03:57-04:00September 8th, 2011|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off