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Mother Nature Moves Tonight’s Events to Saturday

TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2014) – Officials of East Bay Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have postponed tonight’s events from the 38th Annual DART Winternationals. Tonight’s $7,000-to-win event is rescheduled for Saturday Morning, February 15th. Hold on to your armband from today, armbands that were issued today are good forSaturday’s make-up event.

Gates will be cleared at 9:30am on Saturday morning for tonight’s makeup event. Hot Laps will begin at 11:15AM and racing will begin atNoon (12PM). There will be a full show including Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, DirtOnDirt.com Strawberry Dash, and the 35-Lap Feature. Saturday night’s scheduled $10,000-to-win event will be run as scheduled with Hot Laps beginning at 6PM. Friday’s events will also be run scheduled as normal with Hotlaps beginning at 6PM.

Tomorrow night’s, Thursday February 13th, series event from East Bay Raceway Park will air LIVE on MAVTV starting at 9:30 PM EST. MAVTV can be found on DIRECTV on Channel 214 and on DISH Network channel 248. For cable subscribers, check your local listings in your area.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and follow the series onwww.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/lucasdirt.

By Scott|2014-02-13T01:09:20-05:00February 13th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Racing News|Comments Off

Strong Storm Forces Volusia Speedway Park to Cancel Wednesday Night’s DIRTcar Nationals Action

UNOH All Star Sprint Cars, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Return to Action Thursday

2014_DIRTcarNats BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 12, 2014 — A strong, late afternoon thunderstorm with dangerous winds has forced Volusia Speedway Park officials to cancel Wednesday night’s action at the DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

Fans who purchased a ticket for Wednesday night’s races can exchange its value for another ticket during the remaining 10 days of the event.

Racing returns Thursday night at Volusia with UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars and DIRTcar UMP Modifieds. The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars will join the UMP Modifieds beginning Friday. On Monday, DIRTcar Late Models will begin competing at Volusia followed by Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds and World of Outlaws Late Models.

For more information and updates on the DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment, clickDIRTcarNationals.com or follow on Twitter at Twitter.com/DIRTcarNats.

By Scott|2014-02-13T01:04:51-05:00February 13th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Super DirtCar Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Billy Moyer Masters East Bay on Tuesday Night

TAMPA, FL (February 11, 2014) – Billy Moyer raced to victory on Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. Moyer took the lead from Steve Francis on lap 22 and led the rest of the way in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned East Bay Winternationals.

It was Moyer’s 22nd win at East Bay, which is the most of any Late Model driver in the history of the Winternationals. Francis finished second, followed by Brandon Sheppard, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Don O’Neal rounded out the top five.

“This car has been good all year,” said Moyer, as he stood next to his new Longhorn Chassis racecar. “It’s been great to be working with the Labonte’s, Earl Pearson Jr., Kevin Rumley, and Matt Langston. Trying to catch Steve (Francis) was going to be tough after he got off to a good start, but we were eventually able to run him down.”

“”We felt like last night, we had a car that could win, and then it kind of got away from us at the end. We worked hard all day on the car, made some changes, and it paid off. I would like to thank Henderson Motorsports, Banner Valley Hauling, Sparks Motorsports, Sunoco Race Fuels and everyone else with the race team. The Clements Racing Engine under the hood was just phenomenal tonight.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-12T17:20:11-05:00February 12th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Strickler Tops NASCAR Stars In DIRTcar Nationals Thriller

Austin Dillon, Kenny Wallace pace field early during Volusia opener

021114_DCN_Graphic_600x400 BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 11, 2014 — On a night when NASCAR superstars invaded Volusia Speedway Park to race DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, it was Kyle Strickler battling back against Jeff Babcock on Tuesday to claim the first victory of the 43rd Annual DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

Austin Dillon and Kenny Wallace paced the field early in the 20-lap main event, but Strickler and Babcock worked their way to the front, swapped the lead back and forth before Strickler finally powered to the lead for good with two laps to go in the opener of the 12-night event.

“Usually on a racetrack this fast you don’t see racing that good,” said Strickler, of Mooresville, N.C. “Jeff and I hung out at Eldora and he’s a hell of a racer. I knew he would race me clean. This is probably one of the fastest racetracks I’ve raced on. It’s an amazing feat for us to come down here and do this well right off the bat.
As fast as Dillon and Wallace were early in the A-main, it was impressive the way Strickler and Babcock continued to push forward.

“They put their race suits on just like we do,” Strickler said. “The stuff they do on Sunday is completely different. I commend those guys for coming out, Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, the Dillons. If you look at the speed charts they were way out in front of us in the beginning, but the track came to us, the car came to me.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-12T16:49:15-05:00February 12th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Super DirtCar Series, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

Eddie Carrier Jr Sweeps First Night of East Bay Winternationals

Carrier East Bay 2014 TAMPA, FL – Eddie Carrier Jr. made a clean sweep of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing action on Monday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. Carrier set a new track record during Miller Welders Time Trials, won his heat, and led all 25 laps for the victory in his Carl Grover Motorsports/Rocket Ford.

Carrier earned his first career win at East Bay over Devin Moran, Brandon Sheppard, Brian Shirley, and Billy Moyer, Jr. Carrier’s Salt Rock Express is powered by a Grover Race Engines

“If we didn’t win tonight, we may never have another chance like this. When you set a new track record, win your heat, and lead every lap in the feature, it’s really awesome. It says a lot about our race team. My car owner, Carl Grover and my dad (Eddie Carrier Sr.) have been so instrumental in my career, I can’t thank them enough. This car has been so good out of the box this year, Rocket Chassis worked real hard at the end of last year on this design and this year it’s been superfast,” said the winner.

The younger Moran held his own for most of the distance, fighting off challenges from several drivers. “To run second with this group of drivers says a lot,” said the 19-year-old. “My dad (Donnie) told me to be patient. To out run guys like Billy Moyer, his son, Sheppard, and everybody else here… wow is all I can say.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-11T06:21:54-05:00February 11th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

‘Salute to the King’ plus Pittman’s title defense kick off Friday at Volusia Speedway Park

WoO_STP_SC_LOGO_SHADED_300-copy BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 10, 2014 – The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series kicks off the 2014 season onFeb. 14 during the DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park.

This also marks the beginning of Steve Kinser’s “Salute to the King” tour marking the 20-time champion’s final run at a series title. Four of Kinser’s 576 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series A-main victories have come at Volusia, including two in 2011.

Last season’s eventual champion, Daryn Pittman, earned the victory on opening night at Volusia in his Kasey Kahne Racing Great Clips car. This time around, Pittman will begin his title defense on the fastest half-mile dirt oval in the country.

The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars compete Friday (Feb. 14), Saturday (Feb. 15) and Sunday (Feb. 16) for three nights in the 12-night DCN line up with the World of Outlaws Late Models, the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds and UMP DIRTcar Modifieds.

WHEN· Friday through Sunday, Feb. 14-16, at Volusia Speedway Park. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. nightly with hot laps and qualifying at 6 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE· Volusia Speedway Park is located just 15 miles west of Ormond Beach on S.R 40. From I-95, take exit 268 west on State Rd. 40. From Highway 17, take S.R. 40, 5 miles east of Barberville. Click on the link for a map (http://goo.gl/maps/9BH8h) (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T19:23:41-05:00February 10th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Sprint Cars, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off

KEITH NOSBISCH TAKES CRATE LATE MODEL 50 LAPPER AT EAST BAY RACEWAY WHILE RICHIE STEPHENS WINS WORLD STREET STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

KEITH NOSBISCH TAKES $5,000 IN CRATE LATE MODEL 50 LAPPER DURING EAST BAY RACEWAY WINTERNATIONALS
Photo Credit: Mike Horne

TAMPA, FL – Keith Nosbisch has been the most dominating driver in Crates this season at East Bay Raceway Park as well as being on top of his game when the Crates are front and center during the Winternationals. So, it was no surprise that the Valrico driver was in victory lane holding the $5,000 winner’s check at the end of a 50-lapper Saturday night.

“I got this Rocket chassis near the end of last year,” said Nosbisch to Chris Stepan, the announcer for the race, ”and Jimmy Dodge built me a great engine that helped me make that bold move on Josh Peacock inside turn three and pull ahead in turn four to lead the second lap. We went a little softer on our Hoosier tires, he said jokingly, and to get ready for tonight, I went to practice on a slick go-kart track this afternoon.”

Describing the track as a little rough through the middle, he admitted he had to concentrate on hitting his marks and the 11 caution flags in the first 24 laps didn’t help. But, during the second half of the race his Image Skin Care sponsored car had pretty much clear sailing. Although he seemed to slow in the closing five laps, lapped cars kept second place Doug Horton from making a serious challenge for the lead and Nosbisch had a margin of victory of 1.410 seconds at the finish. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T19:16:18-05:00February 10th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

KEITH NOSBISCH SETS TRACK RECORD GETTING SET UP FOR THE BIG $5000-TO-WIN SHOW FOR CRATE LATE MODELS SATURDAY AT EAST BAY

K-Nosbisch-action-2-7-14 TAMPA, FL – Less than 24 hours ago, Keith Nosbisch of Valrico, Fl. set a new track record over a field of 22 cars on hand for the first of two Crate Late Model shows that are a part of the 38^th Annual Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. Unbelievable as it may seem, he did it again Friday night in preparation for the big finale of the Crates on Saturday paying $5,000 to win.

This time Nosbisch used his Rocket chassis to sail around the track becoming the first Crate LM to break the 15 second mark for one lap. His first time was the record setter with a time of 14.8018 and the second time was just a tad off with a 14.8960 seconds. Being a driver that has won the big Crate race before in 2008, Nosbisch also has an impressive eight top five finishes in the previous nine races.

Twenty Street Stocks were on hand and two were inverted in their qualifying heats which were won by Ritchie Stephens and Trent Wilson. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T18:45:17-05:00February 10th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off

JACKIE NOSBISCH, JR WINS HIS FIRST CRATE LATE MODEL FEATURE IN 9 YEARS OF EAST BAY RACEWAY WINTERNATIONALS COMPETITION

TAMPA, FL – Jackie Nosbisch, Jr. now has six top 10 finishes in the Crate Late Model portion of East Bay Raceway’s Winternationals, but he never had a win beforeThursday night nor won $2,000 in such a convincing style.

His new Rocket launched ahead of the 22 car field at the half-way mark of the 30 lap feature and finished one-half a lap ahead of the rest of the competition for an 8.79 second margin of victory over Shan Smith, Josh Peacock, David Pollen, Jr. and Keith Nosbisch.

“The car was working flawlessly,” said the soft-spoken winner. “We changed stuff around to run the outside because I figured everyone would be on the bottom and right about lap 16, three of us were battling for the lead. Peacock, who had led the first 13 laps until I passed him on the outside on lap 14, and Keith Nosbisch got in the mix also before I decided ‘outside’ was the only way to go.”

“It’s nice to start the season with a win! I’d like to thank my sponsors Buddy’s Home Furnishings, Deland Truck Center, Adam’s Used Auto Parts of Tampa and the UPS Store in Riverview.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T18:37:38-05:00February 10th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off

DALE MATHISON AND KYLE STRICKLER WERE FIRST TIME WINNERS IN THE OPEN WHEEL MODIFIED DOUBLE-HEADER AT EAST BAY WINTERNATIONALS

TAMPA, FL……2/4/14….Dale Mathison of Clearwater MN won a hard fought battle in the make-up feature Tuesday night, while Kyle Strickler of Mooresville NC won the finale in the Open Wheel Modified portion of the opening segment of East Bay Raceway Park’s 38th version of the Winternationals.

Both drivers, as well as the first night winner, Kyle Bronson, were first-time winners in the Winternationals which attracted Open Wheel drivers from a total of 15 states and took seven days to complete because of rain the first four days and saturated track conditions. But, cooperation between the drivers, sanctioning body UMP and a never-quit effort by track officials, the three days of racing happened.

Mathison started on pole of the 31 car first feature and led the first 19 laps despite the field being bunched up for seven different caution flags in the 25-lap event, worth $1,000-to-win. However, the last six laps were a back and forth battle with sixth starting Devin Gilpin who led laps 20, 22 and 23 before Mathison regained the lead for good on the white flag lap and had a margin of victory of .685 seconds at Ronnie Luckock’s checkered flag.

“Everyone was giving me signs to stay on the bottom of the track, but I had to pick it up a bit when Gilpin passed me,” said the winner in his Mars Brothers custom-built chassis powered by an engine built by Tim’s automotive. Gilpin held on for 2nd ahead of Matt Cooper, Travis Varnadore and Jason Gross in the top five. Rounding out the top 10 it was Devin Dixon, Kyle Strickler, Buzzy Reutimann, Kevin Adams and Kenny Wallace. Heats went to Troy Girolamo, Mathison, Kyle Bronson and Strickler. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T18:54:21-05:00February 5th, 2014|Audio, East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Race Results|Comments Off