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Punta Gorda Speedway waves entry fee for $1,000 to win Limited/Crate Late Model race

From Linda Jericka

Punta Gorda, FL – 5/28/11- Punta Gorda Speedway has waved the entry fee for this Saturday nights 50 lap limited/Crate late models to help out the drivers in these tough times. Its $1000 to win and pays nice thru the field.

The Road Warriors are going 50 Laps with $500 to win all cars will qualify and as always pays nice thru the field, also NO entry fee. Pro Trucks, Rookie Trucks, Legends, Bandolero and Cowboy Cadillac’s will also be in action.

For more info call the Speedway office 941-575-7223 and reserve your slab.

Front gates open at 5:00pm with racing to start at 6:00pm. Admission is only $10.00 for Adults $8.00 for seniors, children 12 and under are FREE.

Punta Gorda Speedway is located at 8655 Piper Road. Punta Gorda Exit 161 of I-75.

For more info you can call the speedway at 941-575-7223 or visit www.puntagordaspeedway.com . Also find us on facebook -Punta-Gorda-Speedway

By Scott|2011-05-27T09:36:54-04:00May 27th, 2011|Punta Gorda Speedway, Tracks|Comments Off

Cody Allen captures the win in the 40 lap race at Punta Gorda Speedway

From Linda Jericka

With a threat of another rain out, just when the twenty two 4 cylinders pulled into the infield for qualifying for their big 40 lap event, PGS was spared while the wall of rain went around the track and the racing was started.

A big Thank You to the Charlotte County Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors for being on hand with the ship that gave a ride to all the kids during the parade lap. (more…)

By Scott|2011-05-22T20:00:58-04:00May 22nd, 2011|Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Ponce de Leon Conquistadors invade the Punta Gorda Speedway May 21st

From Linda Jericka

The Charlotte County Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors will be “sailing” their ship Palencia around the track this Saturday night around 7:00 to 7:30 pm. No other ships are expected to compete in this race, so the Conquistadors will be taking on volunteer crew
members made up of youngsters from the stands during the parade lap, WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!

May 21st will be a night you do not want to miss at the Punta Gorda Speedway, so bring out the kids to ride in the ship during the parade lap.

Open Wheel Modifieds return for 75 laps, who can break the three in a row winning streak of Doug Moff.

Also racing will be Super Stock, SE Champ Karts, Pro 4/ Fab 4 for 40 laps, Road Warriors, T.Q, Midgets.

Front gates open at 5:00pm with racing to start at 6:00

Admission is only $10.00 for adults $8.00 for seniors, children 12 and under are FREE. so bring a friend and come hungry, great food and ice cold drinks and some of the best racing in the state.

Punta Gorda Speedway is located at 8655 Piper Road. Punta Gorda Exit 161 off I-75.

For more info you can call the speedway at 941-575-7223 or visit www.puntagordaspeedway.com .

You can also find us now on face book just type in Punta Gorda Speedway.

By Scott|2011-05-20T11:06:38-04:00May 20th, 2011|Featured, Punta Gorda Speedway, Tracks|Comments Off

Punta Gorda 5/14 Races Cancelled

From Linda Jericka

Punta Gorda Speedway had to cancel the nights racing on May 14th due to the heavy rain storms that came in right before race time.

Next week May 21st will be a night you do not want to miss when the Open Wheel Modifieds return for 75 laps,

Who can break the winnig streak of Doug Moff, who has won the last three in row.

Also racing will be Super Stock, SE Champ Karts, Pro 4/ Fab 4 for 40 laps, Road Warriors, T.Q, Midgets and the Mini Stock for 40 Laps

Front gates open at 5:00pm with racing to start at 6:00pm

All this racing for only $10.00 so bring a friend and come hungry, great food and ice cold drinks and some of the best racing in the state.

That is why Punta Gorda Speedway is the place to be on Saturday Night

Admission is only $10.00 for Adults $8.00 for seniors children 12 and under are FREE.

Punta Gorda Speedway is located at 8655 Piper Road. Punta Gorda Exit 161 of I-75

For more info you can call the speedway at 941-575-7223 or visit www.puntagordaspeedway.com .

You can also find us now on face book just type in Punta Gorda Speedway

By Scott|2011-05-16T17:21:42-04:00May 14th, 2011|Punta Gorda Speedway, Series, Tracks|Comments Off

Whats Happening 5/14/11 at Punta Gorda Speedway

From Linda Jericka

Ander Jackson's bad sportsman crash last time out.

May 14th racing at Punta Gorda Speedway

Last time out 18 Sportsman took to the track for some of the best side by side racing action and one of the worst wrecks in the class.

Who will return this week to battle for the points lead , Greg Krom is one point in front of Bill Vandervender who is one point in front of James Dubose and Timmy Lowe is catching up fast .

Also racing are Dwarf cars, Road Warriors, Pro 4, Fab 4 and a fan favorite Cowboy Cadillacs

Front gates open at 5:00pm with racing to start at 6:00pm.

Admission is only $10.00 for Adults $8.00 for seniors children 12 and under are FREE.

Punta Gorda Speedway is located at 8655 Piper Road. Punta Gorda Exit 161 off I-75. For more info you can call the speedway at 941-575-7223 or visit www.puntagordaspeedway.com .

You can also find us now on Facebook just type in Punta Gorda Speedway.

By Scott|2011-05-13T00:00:00-04:00May 12th, 2011|Punta Gorda Speedway, Tracks|Comments Off

Lilley wins 100 lap Super Late Models race at Punta Gorda Speedway

From Linda Jericka

Super Late Model 100 winner Keith Lilley

Mini Stock was the first class to take to the track at the Punta Gorda Speedway on May 7^th were a hot afternoon of practice took it’s tool on some motors and had a couple drivers watching from the pit side. (more…)

By Scott|2011-06-09T14:27:41-04:00May 8th, 2011|Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

May 7 th racing at Punta Gorda Speedway

From Linda Jericka

If you missed the last six pack race when 24 cars took to the track, make sure you dont miss this one!

This weekend its the return of the Super late Models,Goodyear 6 pack #2.

The weekend will begin with practice and a pit party on Friday night. Gates open at 4PM on Friday with practice till 9:30 or 10:00, then sit down with us for a real southern style BBQ.

Cost is $15.00 per person that includes practice, $10.00 per person if you don’t want dinner.

Saturday Pit gates open at Noon with Super late practice beginning at 2:30.

The Goodyear Late Model 6 Pack series returns for 100 laps along with 3 rd Annual “Fast” Freddie Stutz Memorial were the T.Q. Midgets run for 26 laps in honor of Freddie’s number 6, Road Warriors, Pro 4, Fab 4, Super Stocks and Mini Stocks.

Front gates open Saturday at 5:00pm with racing to start at 6:00 pm.

All this racing for only $10.00 so bring a friend and come hungry, great food and ice cold drinks and some of the best racing in the state.

That is why Punta Gorda Speedway is the place to be on Saturday Night!!!

Admission is only $10.00 for Adults, $8.00 for seniors, children 12 and under are FREE.

Punta Gorda Speedway is located at 8655 Piper Road. Punta Gorda Exit 161 of I-75. For more info you can call the speedway at 941-575-7223 or visit www.puntagordaspeedway.com .

You can also find us now on face book just type in Punta Gorda Speedway.

Here’s whats going on at Punta Gorda speedway this Saturday night. Come join us for a awesome night of racing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W56EiCcdWI

By Scott|2011-05-06T10:25:34-04:00May 5th, 2011|Punta Gorda Speedway|Comments Off

Moff makes it three in a row in the Open Wheel Modifieds

From Linda Jericka

Sportsman winner Bill Vandevender

Punta Gorda Speedway is the place to be on Saturday night if you looking for some of the best racing action in the state of Florida. Since Speedway owner Kevin Williams continues to have the lowest front gate prices, the stands are always full and fans get treated to some of the best side by side racing action every week.

Features started off with the T.Q. Midgets for 25 laps that saw the 30 of Mike Belusar from Punta Gorda, run start to finish as the leader. Chris Grimmler out of Palm Beach Gardens was in hot pursuit of Belusar for the second half of the race but could not make a pass and would settle for second while Jack Duffy came in third. (more…)

By Scott|2011-05-01T19:08:12-04:00May 1st, 2011|Front Page News, Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

April 30th Results From Punta Gorda Speedway

by Greg R.

Punta Gorda Speedway Results 4/30/11Open Wheel Modified

1. 46 Doug Moff Fort Myers

2. 19 Steve Arnold Cape Coral

3. 76 James Wilkens Jr. Fort Pierce

4. 11 Jimmie Wilkens III. Fort Pierce

5. 29 Zach Rudd N. Fort Myers

6. 00 Shawn Harper Lake Wales

7. 14 John Garrett Port Charlotte

8. 09 Don Skaggs Fort Myers

Sportsman

1. 84 Bill Vandevender Cape Coral

2. 67 James Dubose Arcadia

3. 35 Greg Krom Sarasota

4. 09 Donnie Ollie Jr.

5. 7 Danny Caylor Lehigh

6. 9 Danny Daniels Jr.

7. 6 Greg Gorniak Homestead

8. 98x Danny Brown

9. 33 Andy Allen Naples

10. 68 Gary McFall Venice

11. 57 Timmy Lowe Pinellas

12. 5 Jeff Gustafson

13. 9B Jerry Bryant

14. 56 Brian Richardson Cape Coral

15. 91 Ander Jackson Port charlotte

16. 74 Josh Calvert North Port

17. 98 Roger Welch St. Pete

18. 16 Josh Gorniak Homestead

Road Warriors

1. 89M Phil Morrison Punta Gorda

2. 14 Randy Kyle Lehigh

3. 10 Jason Miller Lehigh Acres

4. 80 Richard Nelson Bradenton

5. 33 Mike Loney Naples

6. 8 Shane Leonard Cape Coral

7. A1 Jesse Gargus Naples

8. 9 Nic Ortega Naples

9. 27 Derrick Horton N. Ft Myers

10. 43 Jeff Firestine

11. 22 Jeremy Perkins

12. 1 Rick Reed Arcadia

13. 11 Willard Hadden

14. 90 Hunter Morrison Punta Gorda

15. 97 Chris Scott Nokomis

16. 74 Johnny Allen Lehigh Acres

17. 17 James Stokes Lehigh Acres

18. 38 L. B. Skaggs D.Q.

Pro 4

1. 98 Cody Allen Lehigh

2. 04 Ryan Collver Ft. Myers

3. 29 Phillip Ellis Jr. North Port

4. 61 Paul Richaeds Sr. Naples

5. 00 Dan Collver N. Fort Myers

6. 28 Dylan Bigley Naples

7. 32 Corey Bigley Naples

8. 55 Jeremy Perkins N. Ft. Myers

9. 31 John Balzarano Naples

10. 21 Jason Perkins N. Ft. Myers

11. 63 Kris Bridges Venice

12. 05 David Doty

13. 78 Charles Null N. Ft. Myers

14. 97 Mark Davis D.Q. Bonita

15. 07 Nathan Holmes D.N.S.

Fab 4

1. 98 Aaron Hardgrove Lehigh

2. 61 Paul Richards Jr. Naples

3. 3 Zac Compilonga Bradenton

4. 30 Linda Badali Port Charlotte

5. 21 Skyler Null N. Ft. Myers

T. Q. Midgets

1 30 Mike Belusar Punta Gorda

2. 51 Chris Gimmler Palm Beach Gardens

3. 1 Jack Duffy Sarasota

4. 2 Geoff Styner Cape Coral

5. 6 Jay Stutz Riverview

6. 14 John Ciolino Cape Coral

7. 58 Stu Chamberlain Pine Island

8. 23 Steven Maier Port St. Lucie

9. 15 Terry Taylor Dunedin

10. 7 Jamie Barnum Brooksvill

By Scott|2011-05-01T10:09:26-04:00May 1st, 2011|Punta Gorda Speedway, Race Results|Comments Off

Open Wheel Modifieds return to Ponta Gorda Speedway this Saturday

From Linda Jericka

This Saturday night April 30th the Open Wheel Modified are back for 50 laps along with Sportsman for 35 Laps, T.Q. Midgets, Pro 4, Fab 4, and the very popular Road Warriors class.

Front gates open at 5:00 pm with racing to start at 6:00 pm. Admission is only $10.00 for adults $8.00 for seniors and children 12 and under are FREE.

Punta Gorda Speedway is located at 8655 Piper Road. Punta Gorda Exit 161 of I-75. For more info you can call the speedway at 941-575-7223 or visit www.puntagordaspeedway.com. You can also find us now on face book just type in Punta Gorda Speedway.

By Scott|2011-04-29T01:59:06-04:00April 29th, 2011|Punta Gorda Speedway, Tracks|Comments Off