Friday Night Practice this week.
(July 9th, 2010) (previously it was posted for Thursday)

 
The Larry MacMillan Memorial 100
    for Open Wheel Modified’s !!
             July 10th, 2010

100 all green flag laps
(Note Below)
We would like to let the drivers know, that after speaking with several drivers, we will have a halfway break at lap 50. Many of the drivers/owners have expressed concern over making it 100 green flag laps on some of the smaller fuel cells. So we will stop the race at lap 50 for fuel and tire pressure adjustments only. No other adjustments may be made at that time and a maximum of 2 people per car on the track for the break.

$1500 to win
$200 to start
$75 entry fee

Race format:
All cars will qualify, top 20 qualifiers will be locked into the 100 lap feature.  There will be a B-main to transfer 2 more cars to the 100 lap feature. The length of the B-main will be determined by the amount of cars in the B-main. 2 laps per car, maximum of 20 laps. So if there are 5 cars in the B-main, the race will be 10 laps long. After the B-main we will bring the remaining non-qualified drivers to the front straight with their cars.  At that time the fans, by a show of applause will decide the last 2 cars to make it into the 100 lap feature. The final starting line-up for the feature will be determined by 1 of our fans rolling a giant foam die down the track.  There could be a maximum of 12 cars inverted, or none if the die comes up on the one.

Citrus County Speedway rules do apply.  You must use the Citrus County Speedway track approved American Racer threaded 8″ tire.  There will be a 70 lb. allowance for fuel burn off.  Any other tech questions should be directed to Travis Nichols at 352-585-3560.  You may call the Speedway office at 352-726-9339 or John Chance at 352-201-8257 with any other questions.  This will be a non points race.  Please see below for the complete payoff.

Payoff for July 10th, 2010 Larry MacMillan Memorial

All other cars attempting to qualify and run the B-main will receive $100 tow money.

There is no fuel or tire purchase requirement.

NOTE:  We would like to let the drivers know, that after some tire testing the last few weeks, we have decided to put a durometer rule in effect for this race. The no soaking policy will be lifted, it’s just too hard to police. We have tested several cars for the last two modified races at Citrus, before, during, and after the races. The softest reading we had on any tire was a 54 hot, most tires were in the 55 to 56 range. So for this race we will put a limit of 50 durometer reading, anything that reads less than a 50 will be disqualified.
We also would like to let the drivers know, that even with the 50 lap break for fuel, you will still be given a 50lb tolerance on total weight for fuel burn off.
If you have any questions about the above subjects, please call Travis Nichols at 352-585-3560

Below is a Current July 2010 race schedule: Dates and events have changed in the past few days.

July 24th NOTE:

July 31st NOTE:  The lawn mower race on July 31st, three divisions, Standard Lawn Mowers 20hp and under,and 20hp and up: must have deck without blades, Then an Open Class for those that have modified lawnmowers, this is an anything goes class, no rules except no blades. All drivers are required to register and sign in at the pit gate. The kids bike race on July 31st, age ranges: 3-6, 7-12, 13-18. If anyone would being willing to sponsor the race so that we could give the kids something special, please contact me (Becky Aaron) at 352-279-9778 if you have any questions. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing all of you. It’s going to be a very busy month.

by BJ Cavin- Ocala Speedway Media

OCALA, FL- Ocala Speedway returns to action this Friday night as five divisions will challenge the toughest 3/8ths mile in the southeast. Fans will see exciting action from the Colortyme Rentals Modifieds, the Sportsman Division, the Amsoil V8 Thunder Stocks, the Mini Stocks, and the Gladiators. The grandstand gates will open at 5PM Friday evening with heat races scheduled for 8PM sharp.

Things remain quite tight at the top of the Colortyme Modified standings for 2010 with Jeff Mathews still holding down the top spot. But Mathews’ perch is by no means safe, as eight other top racers are within 75 points of knocking him down a notch or two. Kyle Bronson is only 20 points out of first place, while Wayne Hammond and Kyle Owen are just 24 and 25 points shy of the top. Right behind those three is Roger Crouse, who is only 30 points out of first place. And with the points standings this close, a slip by one or more racers this Friday could result in a very different arrangement in the top positions.

Ocala Speedway’s Sportsman Division has seen a host of racers who have come in, run an event, then disappeared, and with the early season weather problems that kept the point totals low it resulted in a confusing jumble at the top of the heap. But after the race on June 25th things settled down quite a bit, with those who race at Ocala consistently finally taking charge. “Big Frog” Augie Burttram remains on top of the points, while some mechanical gremlins have kept Hollister’s Kevin Mills 52 points out of first place. David Ponton follows in third place just 23 points behind Mills, and Billy Costello is mere two points behind Ponton.

Jerrid Bennett continues to hold onto first place in the Amsoil V8 Thunder Stock points standings, but EBD Racing’s Brian Shea, and the always formidable Michael Stalnaker, are tied at just 24 points out of first place. Stalnaker usually wins the races he finishes, but finishing has been an issue for the EZ Shines crew as of late. If Stalnaker can keep the wheels on and the engine running, he should be ready to pull ahead of Shea and unseat Bennett at the top of the heap. But if Stalnaker continues to have mechanical issues, Brian Shea is in position to take control.

The Mini Stock Division at Ocala Speedway remains tight at the top as the racers return after some time away from the track. 2009 Mini Stock Division Champion Paul Combast is again at the top of the points ladder, but the dynamic duo of Nick and Dan Kerr are giving Combast the fight of his life. Nick Kerr is just 3 points out of first place, while Dan Kerr remains 12 points shy of unseating Combast, and both will be gunning for Combast’s 19C machine this Friday night.

Steven Johnson will still have a finger hold on first place as the Gladiators hit the track this Friday, but Casey Feaster is asserting himself as the man to beat at Ocala Speedway, and is lurking within 3 points of taking Johnson down a notch. But Feaster cannot afford to focus on Johnson because he has a chaser of his own to contend with in Devin Walker. Walker has pulled the Lasoski Racing 55JR within 9 points of Feaster, and within 12 points of Johnson, and he is showing no sign of letting up on either of them. Matt Shea remains in the hunt as well, holding in the fourth spot at 40 points shy of first place.

Ocala Speedway remains the ONLY Friday night dirt track in Florida. To see the posted schedule, or to get the latest news from Florida’s oldest speedway, but sure to log on to www.OcalaSpeedway.com.

General Admission – $10.00 Adults
Kids 11 & under – FREE!

All Military with I.D. receive FREE General Admissin this Friday Night!

4:00pm – Pit Gates Open
5-7:15pm – Division Practice
7:30pm – Drivers Meeting – MANDATORY
7:55pm – Parade Lap / National Anthem
8:00pm – Feature Racing Begins

Bandoleros – 12 laps
Modifieds* – 25 laps
Legends Cars – 25 laps
Pro-Trucks – 25 laps
— INTERMISSION —
Super Late Models 35 laps
Sportsman – 25 laps
Strictly Stocks – 20 laps

* NOT E-Modifieds

** Registration for all divisions closes at 6:45pm. ANY Driver not registered at that time WILL START IN REAR – NO EXCEPTIONS.

*** If your division has less than 6 cars starting the feature, you will run a minimum of 10 laps, maximum of 15 laps

**** Drivers Meeting is MANDATORY. Failure to attend WILL results in STARTING IN REAR – NO EXCEPTIONS.

***** Drivers are solely responsible for their starting positions. Please get to your starting spot ASAP.

General Admission – $5.00 Adults
Kids 11 & under – FREE!

 

3:00pm – Pit Gates Open
4-6:00pm – Division Practice
6:15pm – Drivers Meeting – MANDATORY
6:30pm – Autograph Session – ALL DIVISIONS
7:20pm – Parade Lap / National Anthem
7:30pm – Racing Begins

 

E-Modifieds – 25 laps
Mini-Stocks – 25 laps
Late Models – 30 laps

— INTERMISSION —
— SPECTATOR RACES —

Super Stocks – 25 laps
Strictly Stocks – 20 laps

 

* Registration for all divisions closes at 6:00pm. ANY Driver not registered at that time WILL START IN REAR – NO EXCEPTIONS.

** If your division has less than 6 cars starting the feature, you will run a minimum of 10 laps, maximum of 15 laps

*** Drivers Meeting is MANDATORY. Failure to attend WILL results in STARTING IN REAR – NO EXCEPTIONS.

**** Drivers are solely responsible for their starting positions. Please get to your starting spot ASAP.

Top Gun Sprint Car Series Points as of June 19, 2010

          Car      Driver                                      Points

1.         14        Ryan Partin                          720

2.         1          Tim George                          718

3.         22        Shawn Murray                     696

4.         30        John Crowder                     630

5.         38        Tony Agin                           548

6.         6          Mike Schroeder                  540

7.         52        Shane Kredler                     508

8.         21A     Amanda Ferguson             446

9.         24        Danny Martin                     444

10.       02        Gene Lasker                        406

11.       9          Tim Grubaugh                     386

12.       21M    Darrin Miller                         386

13.       13        Coty Smith                           330

14.      83        Mark Ruel Jr.          314

15.       6X       Brandon Grubaugh           298

16.       83A     Christine Auld                     268

17.       21Z     Harley Zimmerman            254

18.       27        Troy Knowles                     250

19.       8          Rich Alexander (T/P)         248

20.       2          Rich Pratt                             200

21.       47W    Kyle Welchance                  186

22.       7          Clint Reynolds (T/P)          140

23.       9          Donny Avera                       138

24.       55        Kerry Gilbert                        138

25.       15        Rocky Sullivan                    136

26.       3          Travis Bliemister (T/P)      134

27.       0          Phillip Pettay                       132

28.       4          Billy Boyd (T/P)                   130

29.       01        Susanne George (T/P)      130

30.       13H     Howard Harris                     128

31.       85        Clyde Poole                         128

32.       19        Keith Butler                          124

33.       50        Rick Byerly                          122

34.       0X       Robert Bozema                   120

35.       71        Steve Stone (T/P)               120

36        30X     DJ Peeples                           116

37.       21        Jason Webster (T/P)          112

38.       34        Darren Orth                          60

39.       99        Dan Jones                            60

40.       3K       Kurt Taylor (T/P)                 60

41        18        Jeanette Burnett (T/P)       60

42.       X         Tommy Denton                   0

43.       81        Sport Allen (T/P)                 0

FSCA) The Florida Sprint Car Association will invade the “Best d**n Little Short Track In The South” of Albany Speedway in Albany Ga. this Saturday night (7/10) with a full field of Sprint cars expected to make the trip over. After a break for the 4th of July the stars of the FSCA are ready to make some fireworks of their own. Albany has some of the reddish red clay you’ll ever lay your eyes on and the little 1/4 mile track is up to the task of providing some good side by side racing that is accustomed to with the FSCA. Spoke to a few of the drivers and they are perched to knock the “X-Man” Tommy Denton off the winning throne he has been on all year. Make plans to see “Yoda” “X-man” “Wildchild” “Mr.Electric” “Iron Man” “The Surveyor” and the ever popular, never know what’s gonna happen next, ablast from the past, “Mr. Cushion” himself…. NUKE’M all … LEEEEEEE SCRAPE!!

by VSP Media

BARBERVILLE, FL- After a weekend off to celebrate our nation’s independence it is time to get back to racing this Saturday, July 10th, at Volusia Speedway Park with the Challenger Challenge, featuring VSP’s always competitive 4 Cylinder Challenger Division.  It will also be “P” Night at VSP, which means any fans who can present ID showing that they are from a town or city beginning with the letter, “P”, will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge.  Four other exciting divisions will compete, plus fans will be able to enjoy action from the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association (DAARA) as their vast collection of vintage race cars turn some laps on the south’s fastest half mile.

The Challenger Division normally races for trophies only, but the Challenger Challenge cranks up their competitive urges by dangling a $500 cash carrot in front of the pack.  Casey Feaster has managed to boot Shawn Kosier out of the top spot in the point standings, but if he wants to collect the winner’s check this week he will have to deal with Tony Laporta, who has returned to competition and has been practically unbeatable.  Then again, Laporta took one on the chin in the last race on June 12th, when James Sullivan proved that he could beat everyone to the checkered flags.  Fans can expect to see these racers, plus a lot more, challenge the track and each other for the money this Saturday night.

The last outing for the Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Late Models was the Scott Thompson Memorial, so it will be back to the business of points racing this Saturday with Lake Helen’s Joe Kump still leading the pack.  David Clegg is still hanging around in the second spot just 16 points shy of unseating Kump, but his race car woes continue after an accident made quite a mess out of his primary car.  But the man to watch may well be Donnie Chappell, who has been steadily chipping away at the points leaders week after week, and currently sits at 65 points out of first place.  Should Kump or Clegg falter, he is in prime position to gain a lot of ground.

The Budweiser Modifieds have had a rather lengthy vacation since Wayne Hammond grabbed a win back on June 12th, but despite Hammond’s victory it is Jamie Carter who still sits on top of the season points heap.  Carter may not be winning all of the races, but strong and consistent finishes have allowed him to take charge and hold off Jeff Mathews, who currently needs 85 points in order to unseat Carter at the top.  Mathews is not one to follow anyone, and it is a sure bet that he will show up on Saturday night with renewed intensity as he chases the points lead.

11:00am – Pit Gates Open
11:30am – Tech Opens
12-2:00pm – FAST Late Model Practice
2-3:45pm – Division Practice
3:45-4pm – FAST Late Model Practice

4:10pm – Pro-Trucks/Modifieds Qualifying
4:30pm – FAST Late Model Drivers Meeting
5:00pm – FAST Late Model Qualifying
5:45pm – Pro-Trucks/Modifieds Drivers Meeting
6:00pm – B Main (if needed – laps based on car count)
6:30pm – Autograph Session
7:00pm – Pre-Race Ceremonies/National Anthem
7:30pm – Racing Begins

Open Wheel Modifieds – 50 laps
12th Annual Clyde Hart Memorial
Florida All-Stars Tour Late Models – 100 laps
Pro-Trucks – 75 laps

12^th Annual Clyde Hart Memorial – Info

 The 12^th Annual Clyde Hart Memorial is scheduled for Thursday July 1, 2010 at 7:30pm.

 There will be an Open Practice on Wednesday June 30, 2010 from 12-10pm. Pit Entry is $15.00/person for Practice and all divisions are welcome. Fans are welcome to watch practice from the Grandstands for FREE.

For the complete Practice and Race Day schedule, please visit www.FloridaAllStarsTour.com.

Along with the Florida All-Stars Tour Late Model 100 will be the Pro-Truck 75 and Open Wheel Modified 50. Purses are posted below for both support divisions. IMPORTANT: All Trucks and Modifieds MUST run the Hoosier Treaded #S650 tire.

Pro-Trucks 75 will have a $50.00 Entry Fee and standard 75 lap Purse.

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<!–[if !supportLists]–>2.       <!–[endif]–>$800.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>3.       <!–[endif]–>$650.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>4.       <!–[endif]–>$500.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>5.       <!–[endif]–>$400.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>6.       <!–[endif]–>$325.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>7.       <!–[endif]–>$275.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>8.       <!–[endif]–>$250.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>9.       <!–[endif]–>$225.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>10.   <!–[endif]–>$200.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>11.   <!–[endif]–>$185.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>12.   <!–[endif]–>$170.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>13.   <!–[endif]–>$155.00

<!–[if !supportLists]–>14.   <!–[endif]–>$140.00

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16.+ $75.00

Open Wheel Modified 50 Purse with added money from Manheim Central Florida:

* There is NO Entry Fee for the 50 lap Modified Race.

 1. $1,000.00

2. $800.00

3. $500.00

4. $350.00

5. $225.00

6. $175.00

7. $150.00

8.+ $125.00

 ** There is a $250.00 Bonus to the highest finishing LEGAL E-Modified courtesy of Manheim Central Florida.