TRAVIS COPE DESTROYS BRIGHT HOUSE CHALLENGE SLM FIELD AT ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

20130413-204308.jpgWeek number two of NASCAR Whelan All American Series action saw some outstanding competition on a warm, muggy night as second-generation driver Travis Cope of Weeki Wachee proved dominant in the headline race of the night, the Bright House Challenge 100 for the Super Late Models.
A dozen Super Lates checked in for action with Orlando’s David Rogers, the defending and four-time Bright House Series champion, setting quick time at 13.765 seconds, just ahead of Daniel Keene, Jr.’s 13.782 lap. Rogers pulled the three pill placing third-fast qualifier Dusty Cornelius of Cocoa on the pole for the 100-lap feature race.
Cornelius shot out from his pole slot into a rather substantial early lead as Rogers slipped by Keene but was not able to match the speed of Cornelius. Meanwhile, Travis Cope had moved to third and was putting the pressure on Rogers, eventually getting by the veteran and now having his sights set on the leader. Cope quickly cut the deficit between himself and Cornelius in half, then seemed to back off a bit to save his tires as the race continued under green.
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By |2013-04-14T00:56:51-04:00April 14th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off on TRAVIS COPE DESTROYS BRIGHT HOUSE CHALLENGE SLM FIELD AT ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

BRIGHT HOUSE SUPER LATES INVADE ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD FRIDAY NIGHT _ BIG NEWS FOR SPRINT CAR FANS

20130411-130536.jpgOrlando SpeedWorld’s second week of racing under the NASCAR Whelan All American Series banner will be a big one as the Super Late Models will be in town for a 100-lap Bright House Series race. Also on tap will be the Open Wheel Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Pro Trucks, Super Stocks, Strictly Stocks and Bandoleros.  The 2013 Bright House Challenge Series got under way on March 23rd with the Cracker 200 at New Smyrna Speedway and Hayden, AL invader Augie Grill came home with the win over Travis Cope and Rich Clouser. Grill will not be a regular competitor in the Series but both Cope and Clouser are expected to be in the field gunning for the points lead. Four-time and defending Bright House Series champion David Rogers had a disappointing race at New Smyrna but hopes to bounce back with a solid run at SpeedWorld.
Also expected to challenge for the win will be the likes of Wayne Anderson, Joe Boyd, “No Brake” Jake Perkins, Anthony Sergi, Ray Black, Jr. and several others.A special practice will be held on Thursday evening from 6-10 pm and competitors will be allowed to leave their rigs in the pit area overnight. Grandstands will open on Friday at 6 pm with Bright House qualifying slated for 7 pm and racing starting at 8 pm. (more…)

By |2013-04-11T17:18:44-04:00April 11th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off on BRIGHT HOUSE SUPER LATES INVADE ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD FRIDAY NIGHT _ BIG NEWS FOR SPRINT CAR FANS

UMP Modifieds Return To Bubba Raceway Park For Ultra Night Of Action

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Jim Rouse, Ocala, FL- The Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Modifieds will join the Bubba Army Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, Rent-N-Roll Gladiators, and the Florida Mini Sprints for a mega night of action on the 6th week-end of action at Bubba Raceway Park.

Age rules in the Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Modifieds as Buzzie Reutimann, the UNOH-sponsored driver, leads the standings after a 1200th-or-so feature win. Reutimann is pursued by Larry Mott who comes off a career-night in which he won his heat and took 3rd place home in his Mott Concrete #Z06. Scott Kurtzner has the Interstate Batteries #1K in 3rd position while the other Scott- Scott Mooers- is 4th in the Aerotech Aluminum #10. Mooers will have to fight hard to hold off 5th-placed Ronnie Soltis. Soltis finished 2nd in the feature but didn’t start his heat in his all-new GRT Chassis. Reutimann has a tough task ahead if he’s to go 2-for-2. (more…)

By |2013-04-09T04:11:42-04:00April 9th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on UMP Modifieds Return To Bubba Raceway Park For Ultra Night Of Action

BLACK TOPS LEGEND CARS – FRYE FRIES SUPER STOCK FIELD AS ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD OPENS 2013 SEASON

[slideshow id=2]Orlando SpeedWorld returned to action Friday night and fans were treated to a
good night of racing despite some unseasonably chilly temperatures and a cold
wind.
A dozen Legend Cars made the trip to the high-banked three-eighths mile with
Dakota Baggette and Jordan Black winning the pair of heat races.
Dave “Too Tall” Gleason grabbed the early advantage at the start of the 25-lap
feature but caution flew at the end of lap one for a three car tangle in turn
one involving Robbie Lyons, Tony Steinbuck and Joey Langis.  Lyons got a good
piece of the concrete and was eliminated from competition while Steinbuck and
Langis continued.
Baggette sped around Gleason on the restart and began to build a good-sized
lead while Black got around Gleason for third on the fifth lap and set sail
after the leader.  Black was on a rail and passed Baggette for the top spot on
lap 14, then led the remaining distance to score the victory.  Baggette
claimed second with Gleason third.  Becca Monopoli made a late pass to take
fourth spot ahead of Keith Sinkula.  Donovan Ponder took the checker in sixth
with Noah Cornman, Steinbuck, Langis, Ted Ruffo, Roger Englund and Lyons
rounding out the finishers. (more…)

By |2013-04-08T18:35:25-04:00April 8th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Orlando Speedworld|Comments Off on BLACK TOPS LEGEND CARS – FRYE FRIES SUPER STOCK FIELD AS ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD OPENS 2013 SEASON

Auburndale Speedway Results from April 6, 2013

20130325-220012.jpgBy Carol Andrews – Saturday Night at Auburndale Speedway there was standing room only in the grandstands. If you missed The Night of Destruction event Saturday, you missed one of the best shows. It was total destruction with Gunslinger the monster truck smashing everything in sight, along with boat and trailer races leaving boat and trailers all over the track.  Mark your calendars for Nov. 9 th so you don’t miss out on the next Night of Destruction. The winners in each event from Saturday Night are as follows:
Boat/Trailer
1-#112 Brian Stegr
2-#12 Bryon Cawthon
Demo Derby
1-#19 Joshua Butts
2-#1x Brian Gayton
Flag Pole
1-#9 Steve Utley
2-#21 Drew Jackson (more…)
By |2013-04-08T13:53:03-04:00April 8th, 2013|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Front Page News|Comments Off on Auburndale Speedway Results from April 6, 2013

Roger Crouse Wins Third Feature After Winning Two Features Last Weekend At East Bay Raceway Park

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April 6,, 2013 – Tampa, FL – It was a gorgeous Saturday night as five divisions all raced for the top prizes. Late Models, East Bay Sprints, Street Stocks, V8 Warriors and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

 

First feature of the night went to the Street Stocks. Winning their heats were Dennis Wilson, Jr. and Jeff Rodgers. For the feature on the front row was Buck Woodhouse and Jeff Rodgers. (more…)

By |2013-04-08T00:39:15-04:00April 8th, 2013|Archives, East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Roger Crouse Wins Third Feature After Winning Two Features Last Weekend At East Bay Raceway Park

Shane Nichols tops Bubba Army E-Modifieds

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Ocala, FL- The NeSmith Weekly Late Models headlined the 5th night of racing at Bubba Raceway Park while the Hobby Stocks, E-Mods, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators joined them in a fantastic night of racing.
The E-Mods kicked the night off with Shane Nichols jumping to the top from outside pole. Nichols, along with Mike Stalnaker, won their heats but had opposite nights after that. (more…)

By |2013-04-07T15:42:09-04:00April 7th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Front Page News, Race Results|Comments Off on Shane Nichols tops Bubba Army E-Modifieds

New Smyrna 4/6

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Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points

1 – 31    David Russell     Melbourne , Fl 50.00

2 – 30    Reid Christensen      – 48.00

3 – 32    Jesse Powers     Edgewater , Fl 47.00

4 – 8    James Dixson     Titusville , Fl 46.00

5 – 5    Levi Hammond     Titusville , Fl 45.00  (more…)

By |2013-04-07T15:29:59-04:00April 7th, 2013|Archives, Front Page News, New Smyrna Speedway|Comments Off on New Smyrna 4/6

Anderson in Winners Circle for FUPS @ Citrus

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Car-# Drivers Name Home Town Finish
84 Wayne Anderson Wildwood 1
69 Mike Bresnahan Lecanto 2
98 Herb Neumann Jr. Inverness 3
30 Jesse Dutilly Brandenton 4
00 Anthony Cataldie Umatilla 5
771 Scott Walters Naples 6
4 Randy Anderson Wildwood 7
281 Billy Bigley Naples 8
92 Devin McLeod Zephyrhills 9
26 Jessica Murphy Groveland 10 (more…)

By |2013-04-07T15:17:56-04:00April 7th, 2013|Archives, Citrus County Speedway, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Late Models|Comments Off on Anderson in Winners Circle for FUPS @ Citrus