You’ve Got To See It To Believe It

IMG_2373Jim Rouse, Ocala, FL – The Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks were all offered the big money with no car count limits and no entry fees for 30-lap events while the Florida Mini Sprints and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators joined them for a fantastic night of racing at Bubba Raceway Park. Also, over $500 was put up by wonderful sponsors in AP Motor Sales, Dirts 4 Racing, Jeremy with Rocky’s Villa Restaurant in Orange Lake, American Choice RV, Don Milam’s Auto Dr.’s of Ocala, Rick Elwood at L&R Racing Products, 100 Proof Saloon, Marion Machine And Tool, D&R Chassis, Mike Peters, and Davey Kinsey’s Power House Machine Shop.
The Mini Sprints opened it up with Dirk Miller running away from the pack before Daniel Bagley spun his #12 on lap two. John Moss would steal the lead on the restart as Miller slipped to third. Nick Snyder would use a mid-race restart to steal the lead with just three laps left. On the final lap, Eddie Moss, Jr. attempted to overtake his brother John and the lapped car of Scott Kreuger, but Eddie clipped the entrance of turn one and went into a wild spin and easy barrel roll. Moss would climb from the wreckage under his own power. Snyder, John Moss, and Connor Borah would bring the field back to life for a one lap dash with Snyder holding off Moss, David Hall, Dirk Miller, and Borah for the win. (more…)
By |2013-09-09T21:08:32-04:00September 9th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on You’ve Got To See It To Believe It

5 Flags Presents $5 Dollar Fan Night – Modifieds, Super Stock, Sportsmen, Bombers

0906promoR1The 2013 Season is winding down but the racing action has been heating up, as the various Championship battles come to a head, and the Snowball Derby looms in sight. Regardless of the motives, the competitors have pulled out all the stops for the last few races.

The Open Wheel Modified Championship has just 2 races left, and defending champion Donnie Hamrac has closed the gap on early season sensation Brandon Howell. And Donald Crocker has set the bar as of late, winning the most recent 5 Flags event. The Super Stock division has very much the same scenario going on, with Bubba Winslow and Randy Thompson battling for the 2nd straight year. The Super Stocks will go at it again this Friday, with their Championship event scheduled for the night of Sept. 20th. The Beef O’Brady’s Sportsman division has pretty much been the Steve Buttrick show in 2013, but defending Champion Brannon Fowler has kept him close all season long, and has the chance to close the gap on Double Points night this Friday. Same goes for the Butler U Pull-It Bombers, where Michael Nelson seems to have found his groove, winning most recently and staying atop the points standings where he has resided all year. (more…)

By |2013-09-04T17:44:07-04:00September 4th, 2013|5 Flags Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on 5 Flags Presents $5 Dollar Fan Night – Modifieds, Super Stock, Sportsmen, Bombers

Florida United Promoters Series Triple 50’s Returns to Citrus County Speedway

9-7-13-Citrus BannerThe Florida United Promoters Series Triple 50’s returns to Citrus County Speedway this Sat. for the first race under new track owner Gary Laplant. Rainout’s have kept the Alan Jay Automotive Group Pro Trucks and the Sunoco Open Wheel Mod’s from completing a show in over three months. This should be one heck of a show stated series director Rick Williams, joining the schedule will be the Racecar Engineering Sportsman 50 who did get to run their race back in August before rain wiped out the nights action.
 Also on the card are the Mini Stocks and Pure Stocks, there will be a open practice on Friday night 9/6 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.Saturday the pits open at 12pm, grandstands at 4pm. and racing at 5:30pm. So load up the car, truck, or whatever you drive and bring’em all out to the “Friendliest Track in the South”.  For more info go to www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com
By |2013-09-04T16:25:12-04:00September 4th, 2013|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Open-Wheel Modifieds, Sportsman, Trucks, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Florida United Promoters Series Triple 50’s Returns to Citrus County Speedway

Big Money On The Line At Bubba Raceway Park!

IMG_2238Jim Rouse, Ocala, FL- With just three months left until the season ends with the Nesmith World Championships (though the second half of the Florida State Championship Races are in late December), Bubba wants to start the final third of the year off with money on the line. The Limited Late Models have $1200, Hobby Stocks have $1100 (yes, $1100), and the 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks have $1000 up for grabs with NO ENTRY FEES AND NO MINIMUM CAR COUNTS. Joining them will be the Florida Mini Sprints and the Rent-N-Roll Gladiators. Also, don’t forget about the practice session on Friday night!
Tyler Clem, one of three winners in the Limited Late Models this year, has a 20 point advantage in the standings, but two tough races has kept Chuck Jackson closer than what Clem would like. Jackson sits just 20 back, and he has a 49 point advantage over Jason Pope for second. Tim Powers has won both events he has entered this year and Nevin Gainey has been pretty good as well with a win last week and a podium to go with it. JO Nobles hasn’t won yet, but the defending division champion can never be counted out.
Devin Walker has a nearly 300 point lead over Brian Shea after Walker went runner-up last week-end. (more…)
By |2013-09-03T20:19:09-04:00September 3rd, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Big Money On The Line At Bubba Raceway Park!

Auburndale Speedway results from Aug. 31, 2013

Auburndale LogoCarol Andrews – We had twenty V-8 Bombers ready to race for the $800, 1st place payout Saturday Night at Auburndale Speedway. The weather finally cooperated and we were able to put on a good show for the fans. The winners in each class are as follows:
V-8 Bombers
1-#56 James Wright III
2-#99 Tim Rushing
3-#89 Preston Davis
4-#40 Mike Hubbard
5-#57 Steve Breiner
6-#47 Jerrell Cook
7-#96 Larry Chumney
8-#17 Nick Malverty
9-#0x Steve Stinrourf
10-#0 Reggie Ware II
11-#28 Chris Ickes
12-#21 Josh Hall
13-#31 Jim Gray
14-#25 Roy Healey
15-#70 Bill Konopa (more…)
By |2013-09-03T19:28:24-04:00September 3rd, 2013|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on Auburndale Speedway results from Aug. 31, 2013

Record Breaking Crowds at Volusia Speedway Park

267225_482305151852573_1890004406_nVolusia Speedway Park had a record breaking crowed in the grandstands.  An unforgettable night of racing was had with full fields totaling 82 cars.  12 wiener dogs came out for the best dressed and fastest wiener contest as well.  Volusia got a new champion  in the fastest wiener contest as daisy duke came in for the win with 2 wieners were on her tail.   Molly won the best dressed.

Boy scouts from all over were with us as well.  They sang the national anthem and presented several trophies through out the night.  The boy scouts came out to show their support for the #8 Scott Lagasse Jr. Scotts Late Model was covered in boy scouts signatures from the boys that helped build the car and came out to show support.

A great night all the way around on this last day of August, as Mother nature held off just long enough the show to come to a close.

Modifieds

1. 7s Ronnie Chance
2. 15c Jamie Carter
3. 15g Chuck Gustafson
4. 10 Scott Mooers
5. 10P Steve Mooers (more…)

By |2013-09-03T20:11:53-04:00September 2nd, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Volusia Speedway Park|Comments Off on Record Breaking Crowds at Volusia Speedway Park

August Ends With Action At Bubba Raceway Park

IMG_2287Jim Rouse – Ocala, FL-The Bubba Army 360 Sprint Cars, Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, TQ Late Models, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators all put on spectacular shows on a cool night at Bubba Raceway Park.
The Bubba Army Hobby Stocks kicked off the night with Devin Walker and Mike Stalnaker running away from the pack. Walker would lead the opening seven before Scott Washam spun exiting turn four. On lap ten, Stalnaker pulled out a daring crossover on Devin Walker, but contact resulted in Walker spinning. A great battle was over with Stalnaker pitting for a right front tire. Eric Moon rocketed to the lead on the restart with Walker falling into second, right in front of his father. “The Lunar Lander” Eric Moon took home his first career win at Bubba Raceway Park with Walker slotted in behind him. Stalnaker rallied to third while Joey Forsyth took home a solid fourth place finish and Heath Walker completed the top five.
Our Limited Late Models kicked action off with Kevin Mills, Tyler Clem, and Shane Koperda getting into a turn one melee with Clem and Mills retiring with excessive damage. On the next restart, leader Jordan Lockhart lost his left front and started a wreck that involved JO Nobles and Shane Koperda. Both would continue, but Lockhart was done for the night. Nevin Gainey would take the lead with JO Nobles and Shanke Koperda in tow. They would remain in that order with Gainey winning over Nobles, Koperda, Chuck Jackson, and Jordan Lockhart. (more…)
By |2013-09-03T13:51:34-04:00September 2nd, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on August Ends With Action At Bubba Raceway Park

Keith Nosbisch Wins By Mere Inches Over Crouse In Late Model Feature At East Bay Raceway Park

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Photo Courtesy: Mike Horne Photography

August 31, 2013 – Tampa, FL  – It was a night of non-stop action at East Bay Raceway Park as five divisions were on hand. Late Models had their warm-up race before the Scott Thompson Memorial next weekend on September 7th. Also on hand tonight were the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Outlaw Fours, Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

First feature of the night was the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks. Winning their heats were Mike Wilson and Thomas Burnside. For the front row of the 15 Lap Feature Event were Justan Rodgers and Thomas Burnside. When the green flag waved it was Burnside taking over the lead on lap one and not looking back as he had Mike Wilson and Justan Rodgers trying to chase him down. Burnside was leading until his brother William Burnside spun with just five laps remaining. That put Wilson and Rodgers right on his back bumper for the five remaining laps. With just one lap to go it was fourth place Micheal Eaton spinning in turn four bringing out the final caution of the race. So when the green and white were waved together, Burnside went on to win his very first feature in the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks. Rounding out the top five were Mike Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Jr., Buck Woodhouse and William Burnside. (more…)
By |2013-09-02T03:54:33-04:00September 2nd, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on Keith Nosbisch Wins By Mere Inches Over Crouse In Late Model Feature At East Bay Raceway Park

It’s Not Funny Anymore- Stay Away Rain!

08312013Jim Rouse, Ocala, FL- After our second consecutive rain-out at Bubba Raceway Park, it’s getting pretty aggravating. The Bubba Army 360 Sprints will try to be the deterrent of the rain, while the Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, TQ Late Models, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators have received the call as well. It’s set to be a great night of racing this Saturday!
In the Bubba Army 360 Sprints, Robbie Smith holds an eight point advantage over “Capatian” Tony Agin. Both drivers are winless at the track since the reconversion to dirt in 2008, but both are very consistent. A couple more winless drivers sit within 25 of the leader in Terry Witherspoon (-22) and rookie Andy Cobb (-24). AJ Maddox completes the top five, but sits 37 back after a couple of rough finishes. Danny Martin, Jr. and Matt Kurtz have a win each in the points paying rounds, and Kurtz has a non-points win on the season.
Tyler Clem holds a 16 point advantage over Jason Pope in the Limited Late Models after three rounds, one of which was won by now-11-year-old Clem. Chuck Jackson sits a further seven back, while Tim Powers- two time winner in 2013- is fourth, 46 back. Forrest Gough continues to see wins go to the wayside with misfortunes, but it will make that win so much sweeter. We’ll see what’s in store in this wild division as they take to the track for the fourth time in 2013. (more…)
By |2013-08-29T14:57:39-04:00August 29th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on It’s Not Funny Anymore- Stay Away Rain!

Billy Boyd, Jr. Wins East Bay Sprints 2nd Annual Bob Long Memorial In Dominating Fashion

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Photo Courtesy: Mike Horne Photography

August 24, 2013 – Tampa, FL – It was another night of watching the skies as Mother Nature was trying to end the night before it was started. A few drops came from the skies above but eventually went away as 15 Sprints were ready to claim the 2nd Annual Bob Long Memorial. Also racing were the Outlaw Fours, V8 Warriors and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

First feature went to the Outlaw Fours. Winning the heat was Jesse James Foster. For the feature it was Megan Meyer and Nick Hebrank. When the green flag waved it was Hebrank leading lap one until lap two when Meyer spun in turn one facing the wrong way. On the restart it was Hebrank leading the field until lap three when Billy Howard took over the lead and never looked back. “We finally got the monkey off our back. We were leading the last race and the motor blew up. I was almost ready to sell this and help my dad on his Open Wheel” said Howard in Victory Lane. Rounding out the top five were Nick Hebrank, Brandon Yates, Jesse James Foster and Megan Meyer.
Next up were the V8 Warriors. Winning their heats were Tommy Hill and Bill Whitney who also made up the front row for the feature. When the green flag waved it was Hill leading the way from green to checkered flag winning his second feature of the season. Several cars battled lap after lap trying to catch him but were not able to. Rounding out the top five were Marco Reyes, Bill Whitney, Derik Rose and Jeff Weaver. (more…)
By |2013-08-25T06:21:33-04:00August 25th, 2013|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on Billy Boyd, Jr. Wins East Bay Sprints 2nd Annual Bob Long Memorial In Dominating Fashion