by BJ Cavin- Ocala Speedway Media

OCALA, FL-  One of the most popular annual events at Ocala Speedway happens this Friday, September 17th, as “All Churches Night” pits congregation against congregation while racing reverends take on each other with Faster Pastor Racing.  The alcohol free event traditionally attracts a huge crowd, including a lot of “first timers” spending their first night watching dirt racing at the local level.  In addition to the faster pastors, fans will see the Colortyme Modifieds return to action with the $500 bounty still in effect on Jeff Mathews, plus more action from the Tee Pee Tire Hobby Stocks, Amsoil V8 Thunder Stocks, the Mini Stocks, and the Gladiators.

“All Churches Night” began as a way for local congregations to come together and do something out of the ordinary, plus provided a new means of fellowship and contact between churches in an alcohol free, family oriented atmosphere.  Church members loudly cheer their pastors as they race in real race cars on Ocala Speedway’s tough 3/8ths mile circuit, and the preachers are coached by the racers who drive those cars during regular feature racing.  Two Faster Pastor races at Ocala Speedway have produced two different winners, so it is likely that this season yet another church congregation will have reason to celebrate.

There was a lot of hoopla surrounding Ocala Speedway’s $500 bounty on Jeff Mathews two weeks ago, and since Mathews failed to finish the race and thus the bounty went unclaimed, the speedway has reinstated it for this week’s Colortyme Modified feature race.  Mathews has won all but two races this season as Kyle Bronson collected $1000 two weeks ago, and with the bounty still active chances are that there will be racers lining up to try and make it three races that Mathews has failed to win.

Dean Jarvis is holding a 43 point lead over Heath Walker going into this weekend’s Tee Pee Tire Hobby Stock feature, but neither of those competitors have been doing any winning lately.  But despite their lack of regular visits to Victory Lane, their heated battles on the track have become real crowd pleasers featuring hard nosed racing.  The man to beat at this point is Daniel Miller, as he racked up yet another victory this past Friday night and seems to be surging toward the end of the racing season.

The Amsoil V8 Thunder Stocks spent a long night hanging around the tech shed before Mike Stalnaker could go home with another win, and in the process Stalnaker discovered that he would need another engine in order to complete the season.  So the points leader  will most definitely be back with something new under the hood and newfound determination built on proof that his machine is legal and a true winner.  Chris Shea continues to chase Stalnaker as the racing season winds down, but at 134 points out of first place and Scott Mooers just 13 behind him,  Shea has more important things to think about rather than how to do the nearly impossible.

by Team Car Warz Media (Jane Smith) 

by VSP Media

BARBERVILLE, FL- After the weather forced a postponement last month, long anticipated Weiner Nationals will come to Volusia Speedway Park this Saturday, September 18th, bringing a solid field of the fastest dachshunds in the region to sprint to the finish on the VSP frontstretch.  In addition to the running of the weiner dogs, the south’s fastest half mile will welcome back the Top Gun Sprint Car Series with alcohol fueled, high horsepowered, winged madness, and pay $1000 to the winner of the Taylor Racing Products Sportsman race. The Budweiser Modifieds and the Daytona Sportswear Street Stocks will round out this Saturday’s racing action.

The Top Gun Sprint Car Series brings together the top names in regional 360 sprint car racing to the fastest dirt track in the region, and with a points race that is currently locked in a dead heat, this race will mean everything toward who comes out on top in the series points championship.  Danny Martin won in July when the Top Guns last challenged Volusia’s clay, but Ryan Partin and Tim George are racing for the points lead as 2010 winds down, and this race is the next best opportunity to do something about it. 

Twenty-two cars took the green flag last Saturday night in the tune up for this week’s Taylor Racing Products Sportsman $1000 to win feature, but points leader Aaron Barsness was a no show at the checkered flags.  Despite the failure to finish on Saturday, Barsness has a 98 point advantage on the new second place runner, Steve Shead, and 108 points on Sorrento’s Matt McGillivray.  And while that margin may look safe at this point in the season, being overly conservative can sometimes put one at risk just as easily as going for the win.  Barsness will be looking to get back on track and collect the big check this weekend, plus seal the deal on a season championship as well.

The Budweiser Modifieds had a week off to lick their wounds after Jeff Mathews outran a hard charging Garret Stewart the last time out.  Stewart is surging after any and everything that could go wrong, went wrong for him over the course of the season.  Stewart’s troubles have toughened him, and he is set to challenge Mathews or anyone else who gets in his way.  Jamie Carter still has the points lead despite Mathews’ best efforts, as Carter found himself outside of the top five while Mathews was scoring a win.  So Carter will be looking to protect his status while Stewart will be looking to avenge last week’s failure to keep Mathews at bay, and Mathews will be gunning for another win.

Kevin Durden won the last outing for the Daytona Sportswear Street Stocks at Volusia Speedway Park back on July 24th, so the racers are ready to race the rust off this Saturday night and maybe shake up the points battle a little.  Philip Brown is maintaining his points lead over Tim Hughes by 71, but a bad night could put a serious dent in that pad should bad luck happen to come his way.  But Brown has been getting plenty of seat time by racing with the Amsoil Thunder Stocks, so he will be more than ready to turn it loose this Saturday night.

Volusia Speedway Park will welcome the fans into the grandstand gate this Saturday at 5:30PM with heat races scheduled to go green at 7:30PM.  The Wiener Nationals will take place during the intermission after heat races, and dachshund owners who wish to race their pooches should contact Volusia Speedway Park for more information.  And to check out the updated racing schedule, plus see admission prices and directions to the track, please visit www.VolusiaSpeedwayPark.net.

Holland, New York (September 10, 2010)  Pefect fall weather will greet the fans tomorrow night at Holland Speedway in Holland, New York as they close their 2010 season with Team Car Warz.  Fans are in for a real treat with plenty of crazy action including Monster Trucks.

Protest changes:

We have had a major problem during protests with drivers, fans, and crew members entering the tech area when they should not be in the tech area at all. So moving forward these rules will be strictly enforced during a track or driver protest.

The first thing we will clarify is where the tech area begins and ends. The Tech area begins at the scale house gate door and extends all the way around to the pit office wall. At no time should anyone be anywhere in this area, during a protest, with out permission of a speedway official. That means if you have a foot on the concrete slab in the scale house, you’re in the tech area. Gate closed or gate open, it doesn’t matter. This also means that if anyone is past the end of the wall located right behind the pay out window, you’re in the tech area. There’s a chain at the end of that wall for a reason, it means do not enter. If you have any questions about this, please see a track official to help you understand these areas, ignorance will not be an excuse.

PROTESTING DRIVER:

The protesting driver and one person of their choice will be the only ones allowed in the tech area for their protest. The same two people must remain in the tech area the whole time, no switching out of members. Depending on the nature of the protest, the protesting driver will be required to remain in the scale house until the protested parts are brought in for inspection. If an item on the car needs to be inspected by the protesting driver, the tech officials will escort you to the car for your inspection. At no time should the protesting driver be around the protested car, unless escorted by a tech official.

If at anytime during the protest, a crew member, family member, or fan that the track deems to be associated with the protesting driver enters the tech area the protest will be over. The protesting driver will lose all money put up for the protest, and the car being protested will be deemed legal. The tech man will retain 20% as usual, and the rest of the money will be given to the protested driver.

PROTESTED CAR:

The protested car will be allowed the driver and two other helpers in for the protest. The same two helpers must remain in the tech area for the duration of the protest. If a crew member, family member, or fan that the track deems to be with the protesteded driver enters the tech area the protest will be over. The protested car will be found illegal, the tech man will retain 20% of the protest money as usual, and the balance will be returned to the protesting driver.

Anyone found entering the tech area with out the permission of a track official, and is deemed by the track to have no involvement with either driver, will be fined $100.

It is your responsibility to know and follow these rules, ignorance will not be an excuse. The tech man has a job to do, and it is not crowd control. You will not be warned, if you are caught violating these rules by any track official, these are the consequences that you must face. The track will use it’s own judgment when deciding who is associated with who in the tech area.

REMINDER ABOUT PREVIOUS CHANGES:

Last week at the drivers meeting, there were between 12-17 drivers that attended. We had around 70 cars in the pits, not including the late models which had a separate meeting. Drivers meetings are a mandatory part of the evening, you know that they take place around 5:15 every race night. There are things that I talk about almost every week in the meetings that no one pays attention to, so I can only assume that you are not there or do not care.

So starting on 8/21, we will be having a roll call for 1 random class at the drivers meeting each week. If you are not in attendance, or do not send a representative to attend the meeting, you will be forced to start in the rear of the feature for that night. The only acceptable excuses for not attending would be car problems, medical emergencies, ect. And even then, you need to have someone there for roll call. This way there will be no reason anyone should say ” I didn’t know”.

Citrus County Speedway has been listening to what you are saying, and is trying to take the steps to make the races the best they can be. We are looking forward to another exciting night this weekend, and we hope to see all of you there. Good Luck and Good Racing.

KARNAC Media

The location for the October 4th owners meeting has been changed from Hooters in Lakeland to Auburndale Speedway.  The meeting which is scheduled for 7 PM is for owners and track promoters and their guest.

Series promoters will have to wait for another time to meet with track owners all in one meeting,  organizer Rex Guy told KARNAC on Wednesday.

This Saturday will be the September edition of Fan Appreciation Night at New Smyrna Speedway featuring $5.00 General Admission, $1.00 Hot Dogs, 2 Big 50 Lap Races and Spectator Racing…

 

The Sportsman and Super Stocks go for 50 laps each this Saturday night. SPORTSMAN DRIVERS… As before, bring your track rules, 50lbs of lead (just in case) and YOUR Track Tires… EVERYONE is welcome to be a part of this Saturday’s 50 lapper. The race will pay $600.00 to Win / $60.00 to Start and there is NO Entry Fee.

 

The Super Stocks 50 will pay $500.00 to Win / $60.00 to Start and there is NO Entry Fee.

 

Strictly Stocks will go for 25 Laps this Saturday as well and will pay $100.00 to Win / $20.00 to Start and there is NO Entry Fee.

 

The E-Modifieds will be on-hand as well this Saturday for a standard 25 Lap Feature, and don’t forget at intermission time it will be Spectator Racing! Spectators can take their very own cars straight from the parking lot and race for $100.00 heads-up and $100.00 in the 5-lap Dash for Cash! SPECTATOR RACERS… No convertibles or motorcycles. MUST be 18 years old or older. NO racecar drivers allowed – STRICTLY Spectators!

 

Grandstands will Open at 6:00pm – Racing starts at 7:30pm.

 

For additional information including complete Purse/Payout information for all races, please visit www.NewSmyrnaSpeedway.org. 

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September 11th racing at Punta Gorda Speedway is going to be a night you do not want to miss.

Sept. 11th will be Patriots Weekend, with a salute to the Armed Forces Veterans, as well as honoring the Victims and Public Servants who lost their lives in the events of 9/11. Late Models will run a Patriot 100 and the Legends will run their National Qualifier. Punta Gorda Speedway has invited several local organizations to be part of our Salute to Veterans. Also running will be Banolero, Dwarf cars, Pro 4, Fab 4, Road Warriors and SE Champ Karts. So visit PuntaGordaSpeedway.com for all the details. Call the PGS Track Office to become part of the celebration at 941-575-7223.

The Patriot 100 late model race will be one you do not want to miss, the last race proved to be very exciting and this one has had drivers calling to secure a spot in the race for 2 weeks now.

Last race it was Wayne Anderson who managed to keep hard charging Dave Pletcher off for the win.

All this racing action and events for a grandstand ticket price of only $10.00

Front gates open at 4:00pm with racing starting at 6:30

ticket prices :  Adults $10.00

                             Senior $8.00

                             11 yrs to 17 $5.00

                             10 yrs and under FREE

Punta Gorda Speedway is located on Piper Road in Punta Gorda across from the Punta Gorda Airport exit 161 Jones Loop

Starting September 12 Punta Gorda Speedway will be closed for additional repairs and improvements. We will reopen Oct 1 st for practice night for all classes. We will be preparing for the fall season and the return of our friends and racing families from up north.

 We would like to thank the racers and fans for your overwhelming support since the opening of the new Punta Gorda Speedway . We will continue to improve the facility and make Punta Gorda Speedway the south’s premier short track. Thanks Again.
Kevin Williams, Mike Chase and the management team of Punta Gorda Speedway

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Todd Brown
Scott Maller
Scott Grossebacher
Josh Williams
Billy Bigley jr
Cory Bigley
Michael Cenzi
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