{"id":15518,"date":"2013-02-01T17:13:06","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T17:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=15518"},"modified":"2013-02-01T17:13:06","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T17:13:06","slug":"eventful-show-puts-florida-native-in-victory-lane-for-fastraks-race-1-in-40000-37th-annual-east-bay-winternationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/front-page-news\/eventful-show-puts-florida-native-in-victory-lane-for-fastraks-race-1-in-40000-37th-annual-east-bay-winternationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Eventful Show Put\u2019s Florida Native in Victory Lane for FASTRAK\u2019S Race #1 in $40,000 37th Annual East Bay Winternationals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"(Tampa, Florida) \u2013 The 37th Annual East Bay Winternationals has now officially got underway. Wednesday night Open Practice got things rebirthed at East Bay Raceway Park. However on a Thursday night in Race #1 of the Winternationals things got put into \u201cfull force\u201d as the FASTRAK Racing Series invaded the 1\/3rd mile dirt facility. The decision was made before the Heat Races took staging that every driver would start the 1st ever 30 lap A-Main Feature paying $2,000 to win. Here\u2019s a recap of Heat Winners at East Bay Raceway Park which sets the field.<\/p>\n

Heat Race Races Winners \u2013 Night #1 at East Bay Raceway Park \u2013 Tampa, Florida
\nFK Rod Ends Heat #1 \u2013 #69b Bryan Bernhardt
\nHoosier Race Tires Heat #2 \u2013 #11c Chris Ferguson
\nIntegra Race Shocks Heat #3 \u2013 #11 David Smith
\nChevy Performance Heat #4 \u2013 #58 Mark Whitener (VP Race for the Pole FAST Qualifier)<\/p>\n

The 27 car field from 6 states \u201chyped up\u201d the crowd after driver introductions including the 4-wide salute then it was time to go to work. \u201cRockin\u2019 Ronnie\u201d was ready to unfurl the green flag to the field and the 1st ever FASTRAK Racing Series event in Florida was underway. The yellow would quickly come out as fast as the green fell however when #99 Scott Chenoweth spins solo off turn 4 at the official start. The yellow flag fell again when #68 Kurt Waush and #8s Steve Miller lock up horns spinning unison into the infield in turn 3. There was another period of \u201cstop and go\u201d periods in the race involving solo cautions falling for drivers \u2013 #20 Wayne Robertson, #14 Mark Varnadore, #8b Steve Banal, #95 Devin Dixon and #07 Doug Watson. The \u201cBIG ONE\u201d took place early in the going involving 7 cars exiting off turn 4. #69 Bryan Bernhardt shot up the \u201ctator patch\u201d driving up to high and looping the car around. This caused a \u201cchain reaction\u201d forcing the entire field to checkup which collected innocently \u2013 #95jr Steven Mathis Jr., #75 Colton Flinner, #41 Travis Varnadore, #23 Corey Gordon, #11b Jamie Slatton and #07 Doug Watson. However the caution was called for the #69b Bernhardt which had to be towed back to the pits ending his night. All other drivers retained their position spot back. Caution would fall again for incidents involving #99* Rick Singleton, #95 Devin Dixon, and #2 Dennis Franklin.<\/p>\n

After the continuous periods of the A-Main Feature it came down to a 11 lap \u201crace shootout\u201d on the final restart of the event. During the event #11c Chris Ferguson and #11 David Smith regular FASTRAK contenders driving \u201cteam cars\u201d led laps at one point in the race. However \u201cThe Magic Man\u201d in the #58 Mark Whitener would jump out in to the mix and contest the top spot. On lap #14 Whitener was able to make a pass for the lead as Ferguson would battle back but Whitener\u2019s machine was to strong. Well a driver that was involved in 2 earlier cautions in the race was back contending for victory. #95 Devin Dixon was rallying in the late going and door to door with Whitener for the top spot. He\u2019d try to contend for the win again but a lap machine held him back at the white flag which allowed him to sail away from the field and take the checkers. A very eventful race puts a Florida native from Ocala in victory lane for the first time at East Bay Raceway Park with the FASTRAK Racing Series in the 37th Annual East Bay Winternationals.<\/p>\n

**After Post Race Inspection the #95 Devin Dixon which finished 2nd in the feature was disqualified for having a thick carburetor spacer plate.** Racing action continues again Friday night for another $2,000 to win full show at the \u201cClay by the Bay\u201d.<\/p>\n

37th Annual East Bay Winternationals Race #1 Official Results
\n1st #58 Mark Whitner \u2013 Ocala, Florida
\n2nd #11c Chris Ferguson \u2013 Mt. Holly, North Carolina
\n3rd #2 Dennis Franklin \u2013 Gaffney, South Carolina
\n4th #44w Brandon Umberger \u2013 Rural Retreat, Virginia
\n5th #14 Mark Varnadore \u2013 Dover, Florida
\n6th #41 Travis Varnadore \u2013 Dover, Florida
\n7th #07 Doug Watson \u2013 Plant City, Florida
\n8th #11 David Smith \u2013 Inman, South Carolina
\n9th #99* Rick Singleton \u2013 Hesston, Pennsylvania
\n10th #11b Jamie Slatton \u2013 Tampa, Florida
\n11th #1p Wallace Peacock \u2013 Riverview, Florida
\n12th #75 Colton Flinner \u2013 Allison Park, Pennsylvania
\n13th #20 Wayne Robertson \u2013 Coming, New York
\n14th #95jr Steven Mathis Jr. \u2013 Plant City, Florida
\n15th 02 Keith Noshbisch \u2013 Tampa, Florida
\n16th #23 Corey Gordon \u2013 Charlotte, North Carolina
\n17th #8s Steve Miller \u2013 Troutman, North Carolina
\n18th #21p Josh Peacock \u2013 Dover, Florida
\n19th #23b Derrick Brown \u2013 Rural Hall, North Carolina
\n20th #300 Bill Tesh \u2013 Germanton, North Carolina
\n21st #68 Kurt Waush \u2013 Shawano, Wisconsin
\n22nd #69b Bryan Bernhardt \u2013 Clearwater, Florida
\n23rd #8b Steve Banal \u2013 Troutman, North Carolina
\n24th #32c Phillip Cobb \u2013 Plant City, Florida
\n25th #99 Scott Chenoweth \u2013 Shinston, West Virginia
\n26th #01 Jack Nosbisch Jr. \u2013 Riverview, Florida
\n27th #95 Devin Dixon \u2013 Apollo Beach, Florida \u2013 DISQUALIFIED<\/p>\n

Remaining Schedule of Events for 37th Annual East Bay Winternationals
\nFriday February 1st \u2013 $2,000 to win
\nSaturday February 2nd \u2013 $3,000 to win<\/p>\n

East Bay will also be awarding extra money thru the field at the end of night 3 from 21st on back entitled \u201cThe East Bay FASTRAK Bonus\u201d!! Drivers that finish in position\u2019s 21st-30th will be collecting $150 Dollars. In addition to that payout, if there are any drivers that finish in positions 31st-40th in the overall 3 race series rundown; they will be awarded each $200 Dollars. However there is a stipulation to get the chance to be eligible for the money from Position\u2019s 21st thru 40th. You have to have \u201cPERFECT ATTENDANCE\u201d for the entire 3 days of the 2013 East Bay Winternationals!!<\/p>\n

Also if you don\u2019t live in Florida you can still watch the FASTRAK Racing Series portions of the 37th Annual East Bay Winternationals on XSAN.TV Pay Per View at a great price. Go to www.xsan.tv\/order to join the 37th East Bay Winternationals today for the entire event for a great price!!<\/p>\n

Stay tuned to www.fastrakracing.com as well as the FASTRAK Racing Series Fan Page on Facebook and\/or follow @FASTRAK_Racing on Twitter to get up to the minute news and details as they become available.<\/p>\n

The FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet Touring Divisions would like to thank all of its marketing partners for their great and continuing support. Those 2013 sponsors include: Hoosier Race Tires, VP Racing Fuel, City Chevrolet, Chevrolet Performance Parts, Vicci Apparel, TNT Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, Longhorn Race Cars, RockAuto.com and FK Rod Ends. FASTRAK would also like to welcome Genesis Race Shocks, Cool Shirt, Five Star Bodies, Hooker Harness, Velocita USA Driving Suits, Beya Headers, Kooks Custom Headers, R2C Filters, Sisco Fire and Safety and Tiger Rear Ends to our line-up of product sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Premier Pro Late Model Series in the Country please contact Stan Lester at the FASTRAK Corporate Office at (678) 935-7304 or Series Director Kelley Carlton at (864) 871-1442. Also Visit the FASTRAK Racing Series online at www.fastrakracing.com and be sure to like us on Facebook and\/or follow us on Twitter at @FASTRAK_Racing!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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