Whataburger Night of Champions at 5 Flags this Saturday

Well, sometimes the best laid plans go down the drain. Our “Whataburger Night of Champions” was rained out on September 29th, and thus re-scheduled for this Friday Night, October 12th. The same great program is on tap and should bring the 2012 Regular Season to a roaring close. The Allen Turner Series Championship will become official at the conclusion of Friday Night’s Whataburger 100. Likewise for the Open Wheel Modifieds, the West Florida Coatings Sportsmen, and the Butler U Pull-It Bombers, as all Divisions will wrap it up for 2012. Additionally, a sneak preview is still on tap for the Pro Truck Division.

Mother Nature looks to be offering up some perfect Fall like weather for Friday, so we hope you can make it. Be sure to bring your Fan Club Coupon for a shot at this week’s special prize.

By |2012-10-10T20:56:56-04:00October 10th, 2012|5 Flags Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Whataburger Night of Champions at 5 Flags this Saturday

Joey Coulter Charity 200 Race Weekend finalizes sponsors and new way to purchase tickets!

Orlando FL. 10-3-12 – ” We are please to make a final announcement of the sponsors that will help us at this years event. The Joey Coulter Charity 200 Race Weekend is presented by Aaron’s, Blackwater Integration of Lakeland and Florida Suncoast Unclaimed Freight Sales of Tampa. These are the major sponsors of the entire weekend. Florida Suncoast Unclaimed Freight Sales, decided to step up to the event sponsorship to help fill a gap when a major committed sponsor pulled out.

Blackwater Integration was another that when they heard of the pull out and knew the need, they too stepped up to a major sponsor of the weekend. Aaron’s is a returning title sponsor for a 5th consecutive year.

“I am very thankful to Michael Martin with Blackwater and Gary Laplant with Florida Suncoast for there support to help us when things looked a little tough for a bit. Also to my friend Phil Guadagno with Aaron’s for his continued support. They are how we are able to help the families that need funds to help them battle life threatening, and terminal illness” stated event organizer Rick Bristol. ” I encourage folks to support these businesses because of their kindness to our racing event”. (more…)

By |2012-10-04T13:41:25-04:00October 4th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Joey Coulter Charity 200 Race Weekend finalizes sponsors and new way to purchase tickets!

Florida United Promoters Series Heads to Desoto Super Speedway on Oct. 6th

The Florida United Promoters Series will travel to Desoto Super Speedway for race #8 of the 2012 season on Sat. October 6th. With only four races remaining the battle for the points championship will continue at the “Fastest 3/8 Mile High Banked” in the south.

Series points leader Steve Dorer now with 4 wins on the season will lead the list of competitors for the “Sea Fest 100” and chasing the $3,000.00 winners purse, this event will pay $400.00 to take the green. Expected to compete are series regulars, Jessie Dutilly, Jonthan Guy, Anthony Campi, Jake Perkins, Daniel Webster, Kevin Macy, Anthony Sergi, Tim Russell, & Cody Lane.

Jeff Scofield, Dylan Bigley, Billy Bigley Jr. Scott Walters, Joe Winchell, Steve Gill, Richie Anderson, Joe Boyd, Justin Larson, Mike Williams, George Gorham Jr. & Dave Pletcher are expected as well. (more…)

By |2012-09-27T03:21:28-04:00September 27th, 2012|DeSoto Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Florida United Promoters Series Heads to Desoto Super Speedway on Oct. 6th

Billie Harvey Memorial Now a Part of the Florida United Promoters Late Model Series

We are proud to officially announce that the 6th Annual Billie Harvey Memorial Race will now be part of the Florida United Promoters Series and will run April. 20, 2013 with a practice on Friday April 19th, 2013 from 5-10 at Auburndale Speedway. I want to personally thank Rick Williams (FUPS) for asking us to join their series and Rex Guy (Auburndale Speedway) for hosting our event. It is nice to have our traditional third Saturday in April date back and know we are scheduled in advance to make this a bigger and better race. After talking to Rick and Rex we feel better about the car count and people we are working with than I have in the last 2 years.  We will be giving away to the racers 55 gallons of race fuel as we did the 1st four years. Thanks to Southern Race Fuels and Sunoco Racing Fuels for the donation. Long time employee Rick Williams was very instrumental in making this happen.  HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!!  For more information, log on to our web site.

By |2012-09-20T19:35:08-04:00September 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Billie Harvey Memorial Now a Part of the Florida United Promoters Late Model Series

Strong Group of Entries for ARCA/CRA Super Series JEGS 100 at Gresham Motorsports Park Saturday

Salem, IN (September 11, 2012) – The ARCA/CRA Super Series will head south for the JEGS 100, one of its Southern Tour events, this Saturday at Gresham Motorsports Park, located in Jefferson, Georgia. Gresham Motorsports Park, formally known as Peach State Speedway, went through a multi-million dollar renovation three years ago that made that facility the premier short track in the country and is the home for the World Crown, one of the top template Super Late Model events in the country.

Saturday’s event has attracted a stellar field of late model competitors led by top late model racer and Georgia native Bubba Pollard. Pollard got the win in last year’s CRA event at Gresham, taking the lead after passing early leader and fellow Georgia native T.J. Reaid on lap 58. Pollard would hold off a hard charging Augie Grill first and then Reaid in several late restarts to get the victory, one of 19 in a late model last year. (more…)

By |2012-09-12T02:46:39-04:00September 12th, 2012|ARCA, CRA Racing Series, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Strong Group of Entries for ARCA/CRA Super Series JEGS 100 at Gresham Motorsports Park Saturday

UARA-STARS Head Back for Round 2 at Kingsport Speedway

Hendersonville, NC (9/10/12) –With only five races left, UARA-STARS championship contenders will take full advantage of the 170th event at Kingsport Speedway, September 14th.

Travis Swaim and Dillon Bassett are neck-in-neck in the current points standings with Sean Rayhall, Scott Turlington and Jake Morris, Devin Jones, Roger Powell, Brandon Jones, Tyler Laing, and Ben Rhodes following to compose the top ten.   Swaim is looking to gain his first UARA victory at Kingsport.  Swaim has four Sunoco Pole awards to his credit and a consistent run in the top five for all but two events this season.

That elusive first win is something he is determined to attain, the sooner the better for Swaim.

Young Dillon Bassett is leading the Rookie standings but not without pressure from ten other rookie competitors. (more…)

By |2012-09-11T01:50:38-04:00September 11th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, UARA-STARS, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on UARA-STARS Head Back for Round 2 at Kingsport Speedway

PASS To Sanction Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudiere in 2013

Triple Crown to Include $30,000 Bonus Point Fund

NAPLES, ME (September 10) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry and Autodrome Chaudiere owners Dany Lagace and Kevin Roberge announced today that PASS will sanction the Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at the speedway located in Valley Junction, Quebec in 2013.  The Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown will pit the best Super Late Model drivers from across North America in a series of three events with a purse totaling $123,000.  And, as an added bonus, drivers who compete in all three Triple Crown events will vie for their share of a bonus points fund totaling $30,000.  PASS and Autodrome Chaudiere’s combined effort will be one of the most lucrative endeavors in asphalt short track racing and looks to benefit both racers and fans alike. (more…)

By |2012-09-11T01:34:22-04:00September 11th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Pro All Stars Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on PASS To Sanction Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudiere in 2013

Team GDT’s Méndez and Tveter Tackle Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

SALINAS, Calif., Sept. 6 — Team GDT’s rookies in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear took their first laps of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during a test day Thursday in preparation for a doubleheader there on Saturday and Sunday.

Andres Méndez of Bogotá, Colombia, and Ryan Tveter, of Oyster Bay, N.Y., are representing the Dallas-based team at the 2.238-mile, 11-turn road course this year. They’re depending on the team’s engineers, veterans Eric Purcell and Remi Lanteigne, and its driver coach, Chuck West, to help them get acclimated to the track as quickly as possible.

Méndez drives the No. 53 sponsored by DataFile Internacional S.A. and Grupo Kriterion. Tveter drives the No. 33 sponsored by CIMIER Swiss Watches and Motorola Mobility, LLC. (more…)

By |2012-09-07T00:11:29-04:00September 7th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Team GDT’s Méndez and Tveter Tackle Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Shirley Hopes To Continue Memorable Season With A $45,000 World 100 Victory This Weekend At Eldora Speedway

Illinois Star Bidding For Unprecedented Single-Season Sweep Of DIRTcar UMP’s Biggest Race & Points Titles

ROSSBURG, OH – Sept. 6, 2012 – Brian Shirley is hoping to go where no man has gone before this weekend (Sept. 7-8) at Eldora Speedway.

If Shirley can find a way to capture the 42nd annual World 100 on Saturday night, he would be in position to pull off an unprecedented DIRTcar UMP hat trick – winning the circuit’s biggest race, most high-profile touring series (DIRTcar Summer Nationals) and most important points title (national championship) in a single season.

Shirley, 31, of Chatham, Ill., already has this year’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Hell Tour’ crown in his back pocket and he holds a solid lead in the organization’s national points standings with five weeks of points competition remaining. So it’s the World 100 – the $45,000-to-win Grand Daddy of Dirt Late Model racing – that stands as the primary hurdle between him and dirt-track immortality. (more…)

By |2012-09-06T19:36:40-04:00September 6th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events, World of Outlaws|Comments Off on Shirley Hopes To Continue Memorable Season With A $45,000 World 100 Victory This Weekend At Eldora Speedway

Florida Promoter Series Returns to Citrus County Speedway

The Florida United Promoters Series will begin the 2nd half of the 2012 Season with race #7 the A-Able Septic Service 100 at Citrus Co. Speedway Sat. Sept. 15th. Series points leader Steve Dorer with 3 wins will be looking to extend his points lead over Anthony Campi and Jessie Dutilly who are tied for second in the points battle.

Wayne Anderson, Billy Bigley Jr., Jeff Scofield, Herb Newmann Jr., Scott Grossenbacher, and Drew Brannon are expected to join series regulars Jonathan Guy, Daniel Webster, Kevin Macy, Jake Perkins, Tim Russell, Anthony Sergi, and Cody Lane.

There will be an open practice on Friday night from 5pm-9pm.. Pit gates open at 12:00pm. grandstands at 4:00pm. on Sat., qualifying at 6:00pm., races start at 6:30pm.

For more info: www.floridaunitedpromoterslatemodelseries.com

By |2012-09-06T17:52:19-04:00September 6th, 2012|Citrus County Speedway, Featured, Front Page News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off on Florida Promoter Series Returns to Citrus County Speedway