Season Finale for FUPS Series this Weekend at Auburndale Speedway

2013-Season-Finale 2This weekend Auburndale Speedway will host the 2013 Florida United Promoters Series 2-Day Finale for the Super Late Models, Regal Automotive Group Pro Trucks, and the Racecar Engineering Sportsman. In the SLM division the best drivers in the state will be on hand to see who can beat Brooksville’s Daniel Webster who holds a 43 point lead over Sarasota’s Jessie Dutilly who will be making a charge to gain the top spot and collect the $5,000.00 points fund prize at the banquet in January. Also expected to be on hand are the “Naples Gang” led by Billy Bigley Jr., his son Dylan Bigley, and Troy McNabb, rookie of the year candidates Randy Anderson and Anthony Cataldi. Coming in from Lake Panasoffkee will be Todd Brown who will be joined by Michael Waltrip Racing’s driver development driver Patrick Starpoli from Ft. Lauderdale. Also expected are Kevin Macy, Jonathan Guy, David Green, Steve Dorer, Jeff Scofield, Brooke Storer, Daniel Keene Jr., Jessica Murphy, Nick Neri, Travis Roland, Joe Winchell and others. (more…)
By |2013-11-19T16:53:09-05:00November 19th, 2013|Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Season Finale for FUPS Series this Weekend at Auburndale Speedway

Johnson Looking to Finish Championship Season with World Championship Race Win

Ronnie JohnsonCARTERSVILLE, GA – The 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Champion Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN will be looking to put the icing on the cake of his championship season with a victory in the $10,000-to-win 100-lap 9th Annual Chevrolet Performance World Championship Race on November 23 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL.

The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee didn’t begin the season with the championship in mind, but a fateful decision after Memorial Day weekend led him to the $20,000 title.

“I haven’t raced for points since the mid-90s when I was with Barry Wright on the Hav-A-Tampa Dirt Late Model Series, as a teammate to Scott Bloomquist,” Johnson said. “The plan for this year was to run with the NeSmith Series through Memorial Day Weekend in May, and then do what we usually have done in the past, pick and choose races closer to home.”

The first five races of the season were at Bubba Raceway Park in late January, early February, with a driver earning points in their best three races. This worked in Johnson’s favor, as he missed the show on night two. He finished sixth in Round 1, and then turned in a pair of third-place finishes in Rounds 3 and 4.

Johnson picked up his first win of the season on February 2 at Bubba Raceway Park on February 2 and left Florida second in the point standings, 12 points behind Ronny Lee Hollingsworth of Northport, AL who won three of the first five races.

After three rainouts in March and April, the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division did not get their next three races in until Memorial Day Weekend with a trip of events at Hattiesburg Motorsports Park in Hattiesburg, MS, Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS, and Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS. (more…)

By |2013-11-18T16:07:53-05:00November 18th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Johnson Looking to Finish Championship Season with World Championship Race Win

BRP Rained Out…State Championships Rescheduled for Dec. 21st

BRP LogoIt’s watered down at Bubba Raceway Park so the Florida State Championship Races have been postponed. The Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Open-Wheel Modifieds, Limited Late Models, and 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks will move their events to December 21st in a “Super Show” of eight divisions as they will join the Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Mini Sprints, TQ Late Models, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators. Start time to be announced at a later time.
Next week-end is the Nesmith Late Model World Championships and a Hobby Stock event worth $2500. For more info, please visit www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400. Also, the Winter Nationals schedule is up on the site. We’ll see you next week-end for the Ninth Annual Nesmith World Championships at Bubba Raceway Park!
By |2013-11-18T15:51:41-05:00November 18th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on BRP Rained Out…State Championships Rescheduled for Dec. 21st

Eddie Brann Memorial race this week at FTS

Eddie Brann LogoFull Throttle Speedway 2 Day Event 11-15 & 16

11-15 Friday Night – EBM Practice/ BBQ Pit Party & Live Band.  Practice from 4:00 to 9:00.  BBQ/Pit Party to follow with Live Band 9:00 – ?
Only the pit side will be open Friday night.  Spend the weekend to celebrate, camp out, practice, pit party and great racing action on Saturday.

11-16 – Saturday night the soon to be Desoto Speedway will host the fifth annual Eddie Brann Memorial, which is a 75-lap Open Wheel Modified event that could draw as many as 40 of the state’s best open-wheel drivers. The night will also feature heat races and features for the Road Warriors for 35 laps, Dwarf Cars, TQ Midgets, Junkyard Dogs, and Outlaw Modifieds.

Pit and Grandstand food Concessions, 2 great bars- one with TV screen for viewing special events and seating.  Come hungry, we have a full concession with great food and even better prices.   Bring a friend, it is only $13.00 for adults. Front gates open at 4:30. (more…)

By |2013-11-13T18:18:56-05:00November 13th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Full Throttle Speedway, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Eddie Brann Memorial race this week at FTS

Florida State Championship Races Hit Bubba Raceway Park

1115-16-2013Jim Rouse – With just each division’s respective Championship race left on the table (at least for points) there will be four champions crowned this Saturday and a further four on December 21st in the second half of the Florida State Championship races. This week’s task, however, is the Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Open-Wheel Modifieds, Bubba Army Limited Sprints, Limited Late Models, and 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks.
The Limited Sprints will tackle a fifth race with seven drivers mathematically alive in the fight. Otto Scrape leads Robbie Smith by a slim ten point margin and “The Hammer” Danny Martin, Jr. is just one point behind Smith. AJ Maddox, believe it or not, is the top driver in the standings with a victory in the Limited Sprints (Martin won in the 360’s) but sits 28 markers out of the championship lead. A further two back is Terry Withersppon, 55 back is “The Peruvian Outlaw” Mark Ruel, Jr. (who has claimed three checkered flags but only has one trophy), and Gene Machuga sits 56 back. Last year’s division champion Matt Kurtz also claimed the inaugural Florida State Championship ring last season but will make his return this week after an injury kept him sidelined for a couple of months. Kurtz will be in a new ride; Martin, Tyler Godwin, and many others have comfort in their machines as they chase a ring and $1500. (more…)
By |2013-11-13T18:08:12-05:00November 13th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Florida State Championship Races Hit Bubba Raceway Park

Try It Once More

11092013Ocala, FL- Five divisions head to Bubba Raceway Park for the final race of the season that doesn’t hand out rings and checks with extra ‘”0’s” and three of the five have drivers with championship clinching scenarios. Rich Pratt, Brandon Elwood, and Nick Snyder can all wrap up their respective championships- Late Models, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and Florida Mini Sprints- while the TQ Late Models and Hobby Stocks shoot for glory as well.
Rich Pratt has a commanding 80 point lead over 11-year old Tyler Clem in the Late Models, but he has yet to return to Coors Light Winner’s Circle. Pratt has had a solid year but wants that win; Clem has been impressive and wouldn’t mind grabbing a victory either. Bryan Bernhardt sits third but has Mark Whitener, three race winner, and Kyle Bronson, the top candidate in the Nesmith Touring Series Rookie of the Year chase, are barreling down on him. It’s going to be a great finish to one of the best seasons in Late Model history at Bubba Raceway Park. (more…)
By |2013-11-07T17:13:43-05:00November 7th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Try It Once More

Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints Invade Hendry County Motorsports Park

EWN flyer 21The Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints will invade the Hendry County Motorsports Park on Saturday, November 2, for their third and final Eagle Jet “SHOOT OUT” event.   The racing should be action packed    with double points being awarded for both the “Shoot Out” and the season points.  Each race team will be guaranteed $225.00 to start the feature and anyone not starting the feature will receive $100.00 appearance money.
With two of the three Eagle Jet “SHOOT OUT” events already in the books, it will be possible for one driver to take home $2,300 plus the “JEFF BARFIELD Clean Sweep” award.
Danny Martin Jr. is leading with 300 points in the “Shoot Out”, followed by Shane Kreidler with 268, 3rd with 262 is AJ Maddox, 4th with 256 is Mike Schroeder, 5th Gene Lasker with 250 and tied for 6th are Johnny Alexander and Brandon Grubaugh with 248 points each.
Joining the sprint cars will be a $500 to win V-8 Thunder Stocks, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Open Wheel Modifieds and Mini Stocks.
By |2013-10-30T19:21:26-04:00October 30th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Hendry County Park, Racing News, Top Gun Sprints, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints Invade Hendry County Motorsports Park

November Rolls In At Bubba Raceway Park

11022013Ocala, FL- The Late Models return to the 3/8 mile as November opens and they’ll be joined by the Scorpion Racing Products UMP Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and Florida Mini Sprints.

Rich Pratt has a commanding 80 point lead over 11-year old Tyler Clem in the Late Models, but he has yet to return to Coors Light Winner’s Circle. Pratt has had a solid year but wants that win; Clem has been impressive and wouldn’t mind grabbing a victory either. Bryan Bernhardt sits third but has Mark Whitener, three race winner, and Kyle Bronson, the top candidate in the Nesmith Touring Series Rookie of the Year chase, are barreling down on him. It’s going to be a great finish to one of the best seasons in Late Model history at Bubba Raceway Park.

The Scorpion Racing Products UMP Modifieds have had a wild season as well and it’s Charlie O’Neill a top the board. Sitting just three- yes, after all of that racing, THREE- points back is Rich Pratt and a further five back is Jeff Mathews. As those three try to break away, Scott Kurtzner will try to stay with them and close the 22 point gap he has to O’Neill. Bryan Bernhardt seeks his first career Modified win and a top five championship position with it. (more…)

By |2013-10-29T17:04:42-04:00October 29th, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on November Rolls In At Bubba Raceway Park

FL United Promoters Series Return Auburndale Speedway for Triple 50’s

11-2-2013This Saturday marks the return of the FL United Promoters Series to Auburndale Speedway for the Triple 50’s. Headlining the night’s action will be the Sunoco Open Wheel Mod’s for their final race of the season. Lake Alfred’s, Travis Roland leads the points chase over L.J. Grimm from Seffner, FL. Josh Todd, Norm Dismuke and Wayne Jefferson round out the top five. In the Regal Automotive Group Pro Trucks, Steve Darvalics of Venice will try to hold onto his slim lead with just two races remaining for the trucks. Young Dylan Martin of Lakeland, Jessica Green in the Coulter Motorsports Chevy, Dustin Dunn in the always fast Dodge Ram, and Becca Monopoli of Lakeland are all in the hunt with just 19 points separating the top five. Leading the battle in the Racecar Engineering Sportsman division is Mulberry’s Brandon Morris with Auburndale’s James Wright III on the chase picking up his second win of the season back on Oct. 5th. Bobby Mobley, Cody McDuffie, and Jay Curry round out the top five.
Other action for this Saturday to include Mini Stocks, V8 Bombers and the Scramblers, there will be an open practice on Friday night from 5:00-10:00pm.. On Saturday the Pit Gate opens at 2:00pm., Grandstands at 5:00pm. and racing starts at 7:00pm.. For more info go to www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com
By |2013-10-29T14:38:01-04:00October 29th, 2013|Auburndale Speedway, Featured, Florida United Promoters Series, Front Page News, Open-Wheel Modifieds, Sportsman, Trucks, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on FL United Promoters Series Return Auburndale Speedway for Triple 50’s

Spooktacular Will Close Eventful October At Bubba Raceway Park

10262013Jim Rouse, Ocala, FL- A $1000 prize is on the line for any division that can reach the car count of 21 this week-end. The Limited Sprints, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, TQ Late Models, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators will all get that chance as they chase cash, points, and glory. As it is the race preceding Halloween, it is the annual Spooktacular and there will be a free haunted house, a trick-or-treat, and all kids get a free General Admission ticket!
The Limited Sprints have put on some fantastic shows since they re-debuted at Bubba Raceway Park and it’s age leading the way with Robbie Smith up 40 points on Otto Scrape in the championship. Smith continues to finish in the bridesmaid spot while third placed Mark Ruel, Jr. has a win already. Eleven year old Tyler Clem sits fourth and last time out’s winner AJ Maddox completes the top five. No repeat winners so far in 2013 (at least in the Limited Sprint division) and all but three hope it remains that way. (more…)
By |2013-10-22T13:37:01-04:00October 22nd, 2013|Bubba Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Spooktacular Will Close Eventful October At Bubba Raceway Park