Blizzard Series 2013 Debut this Friday

Buddy's back!! The Buddy's Home Furnishing Blizzard Series makes its long awaited 2013 debut this Friday Night, and we would like for you to join us. You WILL NOT be disappointed. With a schedule realignment this year to accommodate the all new Southern Super Series, this Friday marks the initial outing for Super Late Models on the refurbished racing surface at 5 Flags Speedway. You will not believe the speeds!!! Some early testing by several drivers has indicated that a new track record is quite possible.

The Southern Super Series is a newly formed alliance between 5 southeastern tracks. Along with 5 Flags and Mobile, other tracks in the alliance include Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Gresham Motorsports Park, and Montgomery Motor Speedway. Well over $20,000 in points money has already been posted for the initial year, and many believe that Southern Super Series, presented by Sunoco, has all the ingredients to return Super Late Model racing back to its glory days.

The field of drivers entered into Friday nights event looks like a who's who of Super Late Model stars. A Snowball in May? Well, that might be a stretch, but, Ross Kenseth...? Daniel Hemrick, John Hunter Nemechek, Steven Nasse, Casey Roderick, .......the list goes on with many more names short track fans across the nation recognize as drivers who can win on any given night. And of course, they will all be chasing the likes of Bubba Pollard, Augie Grill, Donnie Wilson, Mike Garvey, David Rogers and another long list of regular Blizzard Series competitors. This will, without a doubt, be the most competitive field of Super Late Model drivers ever assembled for a non- Snowball Derby weekend. The Rubber & Specialties 125, presented by Crane Cams. This is one you don't want to miss.

And by the way, a great line-up of other racing will supplement Friday's race card, including the pavement pounding Open Wheel Modifieds, the Beef O'Brady's Sportsmen, and the Butler U Pull-It Bombers. Some great action has been taking place all year long in these divisions, and Friday night promises to deliver more of the same.

If you would like to get a sneak peak of Friday's action, you are welcome to join us on Thursday Night for an open practice session. Many of Friday's competitors will be on hand, dialing in their cars under race conditions. Practice will be from 5pm until 9pm, and grandstand admission is free. Once again, we hope to see you on Friday Night as the Buddy's Home Furnishing Blizzard Series invades 5 Flags Speedway as part of the Southern Super Series......a lot said....a lot to be seen....hope to see ya at the races!

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RACING THIS SATURDAY MAY 25

The Late Model Sportsman class highlights the action at Full Throttle Speedway. Road Warriors will  be back in action along with Pro Trucks, Rookie Trucks, Legends, Bandeleros and Dwarf Cars,

Rule Changes at FTS
ATTN. Pro 4s and Road Warriors, starting This week, May 25th, both classes are now allowed to run 1 rear view Mirror:( Reason) For safety of the driver and car. Thank you FTS

Full Throttle Speedway visit our new web site http://fullthrottleracepark.com
email us at fullthrottlespeedway1@gmail.com
Office hours: 9 to 5 Tuesday thru Friday
Drivers call for your slab

Full Throttle Speedway We are located 9 miles east of I75 (exit 220) on SR64 in Bradenton, Florida
Address: 21000A SR64 E Bradenton, FL 34212 Tel: 941-748-3171

General Admission price

13.00 Adults
11.00 Seniors
Kids 12 and under FREE with adult

Saturday gate times

Pit Gates open at 1:30
Front Gates open at 4:30
Practice by Division 3:00 to 5:15
Drivers Meeting 5:30 Qualifying 5:45
Heats 6:15
Features 7:00

•May 25th Race Schedule

•Late Model Sportsman
•Pro Truck – Rookie Truck
•Legends – Bandoleros
•Dwarf Cars
•Road Warrior

RESULTS FOR 5-18

Late Models

1st- #7 Darryl Shelnut
2nd- #50 Wayne Anderson
3rd- #57 Jason Garver
4th- #58 John Coffman
5th- #00 Daniel Miller
6th- #19 Donnie Gray Jr.
7th- #16 David Hodges
 
Open Wheel Modifieds

1st- #27 Jason Garver
2nd- #13 Kevin Terry
3rd- #41 Adam Hitt
4th- #01 J.F McClellan
5th- #77 Trevor McKinley
6th- #27x Doyle Boatwright
7th- #76 Jim Higginbotham

Sportsmans

1st- #74 Jason Garver
2nd- #139 Tim Alldredge
3rd- #2 Greg Talley

Street Stocks

1st- #07 Jeff Prescott
2nd- #74 Jay Middleton
3rd- #41 Adam Hitt
4th- #97 Bucky York
5th- #13 John Branson
6th- #93 Don McKoy

Pure Stocks

1st- #45 Dylan Hilliard
2nd- #76 Andy Nichols

Hornets

1st- #98 Marion Armstrong
2nd- #1 Robert O'Neal
3rd- #7 Earl Taylor

The Biggest Week In Motorsports



by Jim Rouse-BRP Media

Ocala, FL- The professionals all have huge events this week-end (The Grand Prix of Monaco, The Indianapolis 500, and the World 600) but Bubba Raceway Park has a huge night of racing to challenge. The Bubba Army 360 Sprint Cars return while the Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Modifieds, the Bubba Army Hobby Stocks who will race for $750, the 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and the Rent-N-Roll Gladiators defend their turf.

The Bubba Army Sprint Cars have a shocker a top the standings- Danny Martin, Jr. is the leader. Okay, “The Hammer” has been here plenty of times but he does have Robbie Smith and “The Captain” Tony Agin on his tail. While Smith and Agin have been quite succesful at the 3/8 mile, neither has won in quite some time. Johnny Gilbertson made his first trip to Bubba Raceway Park in the Bubba Era and found himself P4 in the standings. Rookie driver Andy Cobb rounds out the top five after an impressive debut so far. It’s hammer down if they’re to beat “The Hammer”.

The Scorpion Modifieds see experience on top as the top two have won all four features this season. Buzzie Reutimann is the points leader and has been all year long; however, Jeff Mathews is just forty-four points behind. Mathews has won three-consecutive and is currently undefeated in Modified competition at the 3/8 mile. Mathews has his team-mate, Bryan Bernhardt, right behind him. Bernhardt has been learning and speed is in the car- he just needs to find a way to beat his car owner! Charlie O’Neill slipped to fourth last week but could lose more with “The Wellsville Wheelman” Paul Snyder right behind him. Who can stop “The Repo Man”?

The Bubba Army Hobby Stocks saw a shake up at the top with Brian Shea going from fourth to first after a big week. With Shea the points leader for the first time since his 2011 Thunder Stock championship, he has a target upon his back again. “Young Guns” Devin Walker and Hunter Gustafson will have to be smart and chase Shea down for a championship. Matt Kramer remains within a night’s worth of points but Alvin Adkison is chasing him down for the fourth position. Last week’s top five now has a combined one Hobby Stock win in the Modern Era, but that $750 prize may bring the heavy hitters out in force.

The 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks had four non-winners in the top five, including first-timer William Gillam. Gillam took “MAX POINTS” and now has the points lead for the first time in his career. Tony Campbell hopes to do what Gillam just did and regain his championship lead. Brandon Elwood, also a winner in 2013, sits just twenty-two back in third. A career run didn’t end like it should’ve for Brandon Tillander but so many positives will come from a brilliant performance for driver #73. Tillander jumped to fourth and he brought Melvin Fockler with him. Fockler took a career-best second place and feels that his time in Victory Lane is nearing. Will it be reunion or new friends visiting Coors Light Winner’s Circle?

The Rent-N-Roll Gladiators have an exciting battle for the championship with just three points separating the top two. Josh Fincher is still the leader, but Stephen Frankland’s record-tying fourth consecutive win is making defense tough. Behind those two is Bill Southard, who is hoping for an error from the top two. Southard, however, can’t slip or Jerry Taylor will strike! Taylor has already won this season and hopes to get his second and prevent history for Frankland. Rounding out the top five is Tom Sheehan. Sheehan is all alone as he’s well behind Taylor and he has a massive gap over the rest of the pack. Does history await or does it wait longer?

The pits open at 4, stands open at 5, and racing is scheduled for 7. For more info you can check out www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400! Also, don’t forget our exciting month of June- the 15th is Excellence In Education Night. On the 15th, any elementary grade student may bring in their report card and, if they are on the A-B Honor Roll, they will receive a free kid’s Coke, a free kid’s popcorn, and an autographed photo of Tyler Clem. We will also donate $4.00 back to the school. Of course, on the week-end of the 22nd we have our Summer Spectacular for the Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Thunder Stocks. Don’t miss a huge month of June at Bubba Raceway Park!

FMSA drivers and families. We have added three races to our schedules which will be non-points races July 3 Putnam County Speedway July 27 Bubba Speedway Park September 1 Putnam County Speedway We request that you always look at http://flminisprints.com for any updated news and schedule information.....Julie Miller

RESULTS FOR 5-18
 
SETH GEARY TAKES CAREER FIRST AT NFS

by Jeff Bean

-Lake City,FL. 5/19/13- Twelve year old Seth Geary of Gibsonton FL took his first career victory in just his fourth start Saturday night in Limited Modified action. Other feature winners were Brandon Spradley in Sportsman, David Crews Jr. in Open Wheel Modified, Shane Taylor in Pure Stock, Dean Sands in Street Stocks, Cliff Bellomy in 12 valve Box Stock, Bobby Dennard in 24 valve Box Stock and David Rader in TQ.

The Sportsman were first to get the nights feature events started. Derike Bennett grabbed the lead from outside the front row when the caution waved for Wayne O'Neal after one lap. When the green reappeared Bennett would resume the lead with Brandon Spradley behind him. The yellow flag would wave one more time on lap seven for Terry Pless. Bennett would lead the rest of the way with Spradley and Terry Wright battling for the runner up spot. But the joy of Bennett's first career win would be short lived as the winning car failed post race tech inspection for a tire violation handing the win to Spradley.

Limited Modifieds were next and like the Sportsman only two cautions would slow the feature. Seth Geary grabbed the lead from the pole and the field would complete a lap before the yellow would come out. Shawn Taylor would then grab the lead on lap two and hold the top spot until the tellow would come out for Marvin Hassell on lap seven. As the field would attempt to get the race restarted the leader's car would not come to life and Geary would take back the lead and race to his first checkered flag. Shane Taylor and Ray Durrence Jr. would round out the top three.

Tim Harrell would grab the lead at the drop of the green in the Street Stock feature. A caution on lap one for 2011 Street Stock champ Marty Smith would slow the action briefly and Harrell would remain in control until Dean Sands would power past Harrell for the lead on lap four. The yellow would then come out for Devin Walker as he suffered mechanical issues in turn one. From there it was all Sands to the finish with Brian Hansford second and Wesley Keller taking home third.

The always exciting Pure Stocks would take to the track and they wouldn't disappoint with a battle at the front of the field that would last for the entire fifteen laps. 2011 champ Jerry Fortner would grab the lead at the start but he would have Eddie Lake and multi time and defending champ Shane Taylor hounding him lap after lap. the first of five yellows would appear on lap two for Larry Isgette. Fortner would remain in control with the next caution appearing on lap five. Back to green it was still Fortner in command when Rick Reed would bring out the yellow on lap eight. On lap twelve Taylor would make his winning pass. After that Taylor would withstand two more yellows and then the victory would be his with Eddie Lake second and Jason Floyd third.

The past two times the Open Wheel Modifieds have taken to the speedway 2011 division champion David Crews Jr. has decided he would be the man to take the field green to checkers. The driver of the First Coast Hydraulics number ten has lead the last thirty laps of green flag action and it appears he has his sights set on another championship run in 2013. Just three cautions would slow his run to his second consecutive win and third of the season. Shawn Taylor would take second with Chip Owen third.

In Box Stock action Cliff Bellomy would grab the win in the 12 valve division with Bobby Dennard taking the 24 valve portion. A scary incident for a roll over by Craig Carlisle by the driver was awake and responsive and taken to the hospital complaining of neck and shoulder pain. Excellent construction of his car witha roll cage that did its job and the use of neck restraints prevented further injury.

In TQ action Dave Rader ironed out some mechanical gremlins that plagued his last outing to roll to victory over John Hopke and Jeff Collins.

Racing action continues Saturday night May 25th with Late Models returning along with Limited Mods, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks and Box Stocks. For more info go to www.northfloridaspeedway.com or call 386-754-8800

Official Results 5/18/13

Open Wheel Modifieds

1. David Crews Jr. #10
2. Shawn Taylor #83
3. Chip Owen #1
4. James Edgely #95
5. Garland Spangler #1g
6.  Adam Bedenbaugh #15
DNS Jared Allison #18

Limited Modifieds

1. Seth Geary #7
2. Shane Taylor #82
3. Ray Durrence Jr. #2
4. Corey Crews #21
5. Jerol Stepp #41s
6. David Wansley #28w
7. Marvin Hassell #29
8. Bill Crace #18
9. Dwayne Worden #71w
10. Shawn Taylor #41t
11. Shawn Creech #07
12. Jimmy Peele #double07
13. Roy Crain #71c

Sportsmans

1. Brandon Spradley #20
2. Terry Wright #007
3. Lee Brinkley #1b
4. Jamie Dayhaw #22b
5. Corey Howard #4h
6. Heath Walker #nine
7. Dave Ponton #10x
8. Paul Webb #4rd
9. Wayne O'Neal #0
10. Terry Pless #3
11. Scott Spears #2s
DQ Derike Bennett
DQ Wendal Durrance

Street Stocks

1. Dean Sands #44
2. Brian Hansford #2
3. Wesley Keller #8
4. Tim Harrell #29
5. Marty Smith #18
6. Will Gardner #21
7. Heath Walker #nine
8. Charlie Seroki #44
9. Patrick Alvino #99
10. Devin Walker #55jr
11. Trish Taylor #31
DNS John Ward #82

TQ Late Models

1. David Rader#6
2. John Hopke #H1
3. Jeff Collins #91
4. Dalton Hopke #H2
5. Terry Wright #007

Pure Stocks

1. Shane Taylor #82
2. Eddie Lake #96
3. Jason Floyd #5
4. Jerry Fortner #F16
5. Bryar Zimmerman #OOZ
6. Trey Spradley #2
7. Ethan Butts #B27
8. Rick Reed #66
9. William Martin #01
10. Andy Olson #13
11. John Moore #J14
12. Mickey Keedwell #50
13. William Edwards #09
14. Trish Taylor #81
15. Dale Graham #G0
16. Joshua Burgess #21
17. Larry Isgette #2i
18. David Hess #15
19. Doran Cheney #98c
20. Clay McRae #05

Box Stocks 12 Valve

1. Cliff Bellomy #26
2. Logan Green #12
3. Craig Carlisle #80
4. Shanelle Creech #07jr
5. Brandon Givens #9
6. Gary Peach #10
7. Dylan Crews #5

Box Stocks 24 Valve

1. Bobby Dennard #14
2. Dustin Baxter #32jr

RESULTS FOR 5-18

By Carol Andrews - Saturday night Auburndale Speedway results are as follows:

Street Stocks

1-#5 Matt McCrary
2-#1 Bart Weatherford
3-#43 Shawn Jenkins
4-#4 Marilyn McCrary
5-#67 Tommy Tanner
6-#52 Mike Rowland

Modified Mini Stocks

1-#2x Nick Neri
2-#42 Chris Spring
3-#21 Fred Harrison Jr
4-#99 Dakota Hunt
5-#9 Ashton Hunt
6-#8 James Russell
7-#2 Dwight Ryals
8-#51 Matt McCrary
9-#26 Kenny Uhl

Mini Stocks

1-#22 Chuck Harrison Jr
2-315 Kristen Clements
3-#53 T J Tanner
4-#70 Dillon Canova
5-#7 Bill Konopa
6-#5 Tony Davidson
7-#3 Eugene Davidson

V-8 Bombers

1-#75 Carl Thompson Jr
2-#35 Edward Shultz Jr
3-#70 Bill Konopa
4-#25 Roy Healey
5-#10 Mark Palmer
6-#21 Josh Hall
7-#57 Steve Breiner
8-#99 Tim Rushing
9-#98 Rick Norman
10-#26 Shane Bennett
11-#17 Eugene Malverty
12-#40 Mike Hubbard

Scramblers

1-#67 T J Tanner
2-#66 Ethan Baisden
3-#25 Danny Burchfield
4-#71 Robert Fellows
5-#28 Kelly Hahn Sr
6-#93 Bruce Cozad
DNS#69 William Kerns

Legends

1-#96 Teddy Lively
2-#30 Noah Cornman
3-#48 Andy Metz
4-#83 Danielle Stratton

Bandoleros

1-#96 David Owen
2-#74 Sam Cornman
3-#24 Trey Lively

Saturday Night, May 25th schedule will consist of the following classes running: Bandoleros, Legends, Mini Cups, Mini Stocks, Open Wheel Modified, Scramblers, Sportsman and V-8 Bombers. Racing starts at 7 PM. For more information call 863-287-4344 or log on to www.auburndalespeedway.net

RESULTS FOR 5-18

John Wilson wins one for the Scott family
and dedicates his win to the memory of Hank Scott



5-18-2013 Clewiston, FL - The Modified Mini Stocks had their night to run for the $500 prize with 30 laps of racing on the Everglades Clay. This week the track was much better than the last several rain-affected weeks and the racing was exciting and very competitive. Driver introductions on the front straight gave the fans an opportunity to meet the drivers and see the cars close up. Once the green flag dropped it was Mark Barlow in the #31 car showing the fans he had figured out his new car and liked the view up front, Glen Bidwell Jr in his #26 car wanted that same view and fought hard for it. Glen and Mark traded the lead multiple times for the first ten laps as Larry Thacker Jr, Mark Thompson and Scott Thompson ran two and three wide behind them. Billy Howard lost power early on and Thacker Jr broke a rear end. By lap 17 Mark Thompson decided it was his turn to lead the race and four laps later broke a tie rod in his #28 Pinto while holding off Bidwell and Barlow. The #26 of Bidwell barely hung on to win with the #31 of Mark Barlow and the #32 of Billy Evans rounding out the top three.

The Limited Late Models and the Open Wheel Modifieds put on a great show but John Wilson in his Wilson Race Cars #64 did not get to see any of the excitement, he was too far out front. The modifieds of Wayne Hilderbrand, Scott Thompson and Bob Regula dueled on the slick, fast track behind John but had nothing for the #64 that was on a mission to win the race he wanted to dedicate to Hank Scott and the whole Scott family. It was fitting that after a day of services, family members made it to the race track. Hank would have approved and he was on the mind of everyone that knew him. Don Sniff worked his way past the battling modifieds and took home a podium finish in his #10 Limited right behind the #5 of Bob Regula.

Street Stocks started the feature races with David McCormack in his Wilson Race Cars #26 on the pole, David was enjoying the improved racing surface and appeared to be unstoppable. Tommy Hill, Brian Morgan, Gary Champion and Rick Osteen gave chase in their own battle for the runner up position. Tommy Hill was holding off Gary Champion convincing himself second place was probably ok when on lap 18 the flames shot out of the exhaust of the flying #26 car and handing Tommy a gift win. David coasted slowly into the infield wishing this week was only a fifteen lap feature. Gary Champion got second place honors followed by Rick Osteen and Brian Morgan.

It was an early night with no Thunder Stocks racing since last weeks big race took it's toll on a lot of equipment in a very physical battle on a rough surface. We look forward to seeing who can make it back for the last two races of the first half before the summer break.

Next week is a much needed break for the track, the crew and the race teams. The next race is June 1st with the ground pounding Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprint Cars and the always exciting Gene Lasker promoting the message of Autism Awareness. Keep your eye out for promotional activities in the next two weeks and plan to make it out to the track for a great show.

See you there Saturday June 1st, and don't forget to bring a friend.

Limited Late Models/Open Wheel Modifieds

Finish/Car#/Drive
1. 64 John Wilson
2. 5   Bob Regula
3. 10 Don Sniff
4. 99 Wayne Hilderbrand
5. 17 Scott Thompson
6. 88 Kenny Hinkle
7. 59 Alan Fornella

Modified Mini Stocks 30

Finish/Car#/Driver
1. 26 Glenn Bidwell Jr.
2. 31 Mark Barlow
3. 32 Billy Evans
4. 17 Scott Thompson
5. 00 Larry Thacker Jr.
6. 28 Mark Thompson
7. 47 Billy Howard

Street Stocks

Finish/Car#/Driver
1. 1H Tommy Hill
2. 23 Gary Champion
3. 7R Rick Osteen
4. 9   Brian Morgan
5. 60 Wayne Flick
6. 13 Steve Jones
7. 1X Steve Colon
8. 26 David McCormack
9. 11 Gary Bobst

RESULTS FOR 5-18
 
MATTHEWS VICTOR IN RAIN SHORTENED FEATURE
FOR FMSA AT PUTNAM COUNTY SPEEDWAY!!!



by bendinrules.com

[5-18-13] Story by Bendinrules Motorsports/ It was a night of headlines and thrills at Putnam County Speedway in Satsuma, Florida as the Florida Mini Sprint ...Association toured the tight turns and long straights upon their first return in over two years.

A overflowing crowd thanks to the generosity of track management provided even more excitement for the evening and headlines were being made before the evening even began for the "ultra bullets" of the FMSA.

Walter Arnold Motorsports placed a new motor in the "Marco Island Missile's" Nicholas Snyder #116 planned to run at North Florida Speedway in two weeks as Nicholas had surgery Friday morning removing a tumor on his tongue and was scheduled to be out relinquishing his point lead.

Upon the arrival of the Snyders picking up the car in the Arnold camp in St.Augustine , Florida "The Missile" requested to race that night thru the pain in order to try and keep his point advantage.

Meanwhile The Walt Arnold owned #6 usually driven by St. Augustine's Andy Dettan was being outfitted for 2012 multi feature winner Harold Matthews who has to run four races with the FMSA in 2013 in order to be eligible for the big money being offered Thanksgiving Weekend for the FMSA Finale the Todd's Tomatoes and Quality Produce twin 40 lap features on Thanksgiving weekend.

27 mini sprints outstandily signed in the pit shack at Putnam County Speedway as this night had been anticipated for weeks on the schedule.

4 heats would determine qualifying and they were great ones with Summerfield , Florida's Johnny Crowder #30 "The Flyin Striper" bringing home the checkers over second place Lakeland , Florida's Bob Toney #243. Heat two would find Jacksonville , Florida's Gavin Thomas #7 besting John Moss #44 from Deland, Florida after a 4th turn melee ensued coming for the checkered flag piling up the field making the them scramble for a finish. Heat 3 would find Deland , Florida's Dirk Miller #68 easily winning over St. Augustine's Harold Matthews #6. The last and final heat of the evening saw Orlando , Florida's Jody Mckenzie #18 continue his great heat run streak as he outdistanced Eddie Moss Jr. #8 from Deland ,Florida as the two were chasing each other so close to the apron on turns three and four they were kicking up grass from the infield.

After a terrific halftime show put on by the track with a "candy chase" for the kids and the Late Models and FMSA stars parked on the front stretch for the fans to talk to the drivers and get a closeup of the cars it was time for the features.

The FMSA feature the fans got to witness a breathtaking "4 wide salute" to those in attendance with another spetacular fireworks display.
The Florida Mini Sprint Association has great appreciation of their fan base and each week this is their way of saying thanks to the fans for supporting their racing and the fans loudly approved and knew that they were in for some great racing.

At the drop of the green the "ultra bullets" charged into turn 1 and Jacksonville , Florida's Gavin Thomas #7 took to the high side getting in the marbles in turns one and two and running out of space tangling with the rear of the mini sprint of Paige Moss #04 and flipping his racer however he emerged unhurt but the car was thru for the night with heavy damage.

On the restart Nicholas Snyder took command of the race for the next few laps and looked as though he would muscle thru his pain from the surgery and claim the feature and maintain his points lead. Not to be though as another brief caution slowed the feature as light sprinkles started to fall on the restart a battle between the two Walt Arnold racers of Nicholas Snyder #116 and Harold Matthews #6 ensued with Matthews coming out on top.

A red flag for a rain situation with still 15 laps to go and after a fast lap by Eddie Moss Jr. #8 the decision was made to resume the race with loud approval from the fans even with rain becoming more persistant.

On the final restart Eddie moss Jr. made a final attempt to take the lead from Matthews from his third starting spot as Nicholas fell back due to running out of tear off visors like so many others.

One loud clap of thunder followed by some close lightening forced the checkered flag on lap 12 just as the Moss/Matthews battle was heating up and the Atlantic Powder Coatings #6 of Matthews was declared the winner followed by Moss. Dirk Miller #68 was third and regained his points lead with Shawn Murray #68x driving another Todd's Motorsports entry was fourth with Orlando , Florida's Jody McKenzie #18 with a fine fifth place finish.

Florida Mini Sprints

Finish/Car#/Driver/Sponsors
1. 6 Harold Matthews/Walt Arnold / Atlantic Powder Coatings
2. 8 Eddie Moss Jr./ Moss Racing
3. 68 Dirk Miller/ Todd's Tomatoes and Quality Produce
4. 68x Shawn Murray/ Todd's Tomatoes and Quality Produce
5. 18 Jody McKenzie
6. 29 Connor Borah/Atlantic Powder Coatings
7. 13T Tony Sinquefield/Kahl Motorsports
8. 13 John Kahl/Kahl Motorsports
9. 23 Rhea Moss/Moss Racing
10. 67 David Hall/Todds tomatoes and Quality Produce
11. 116 Nicholas Snyder/ Walt Arnold Motorsports
12. 39 Chase Cabre /Focus Eyeware
13. 14K Katerine Thomas
14. 1710 Paul Lanza/Paul's Towing
15. 30 John Crowder
16. 04 Paige Moss/Moss Racing
17. 3s Robert Snyder
18. 14 Scott Barberis
19. 4t Terry Taylor
20. 87 Tommy Nelson
21. 243 Bob Toney
22. 44 John Moss/Moss Motorsports
23. 7 Gavin Thomas/Thomas Racing
24. 7x Taylor Lohman
DNS 1m Eddie Moss Sr.
DNS 343 Dominick Lanza

Rhoden takes Top Honor in Late Model Feature at Putnam County Speedway

By Sue Rohn

Pole sitter, Mikey Kopka flipped his car in turn two and Bug Rose landed his car on top of Kopka. Both cars were pitted due to extensive damage and the drivers were very fortunate not getting hurt. The race restarted with C. J. Waldron moving to the pole position. At the green, John Koller took the lead for the first 10 laps, then the battle was on between Koller and Travis Rhoden. Rhoden passed Koller to hold on for two laps. On lap 13, Koller and Rhoden were side by side at the flagstand with Koller just inches ahead to take the lead.

Rhoden wasn't giving up that easy and took the lead back on lap 14 and led the remaining laps to the checkered flag to win the 20 lap Late Model feature. Koller had to settle for second. Rounding out the top ten were Clyde Herron, Kevin Mills, C. J. Waldron, Rick Scott, Adam Higginbotham, Chris Freeman, David Dowling, Kopka and Rose. Heat races were won by Higginbotham and Koller.

Check the Putnam County Speedway Schedule for an up-date on next week races.

Late Models

Finish/Driver/Car#/Points
1 Travis Rhoden 03    50
2 John Koller 1    48
3 Clyde Herron 143    46
4 Kevin Mills 001    44
5 C J Waldron 21w    42
6 Rick Scott 14c    40
7 Adam Higginbotham 20a    38
8 Chris Freeman 14h    36
9 David Dowling 66    34
10 Mikey Kopka 33    32
11 Bug Rose RP1    30

Thunder Stocks, Gladiators, DAARA - Features Rained Out

RESULTS FOR 5-18

(Top finishers, complete results to follow)

NeSmith Crate Late Models

1. Randy Polk #2R
2. Kevin Maher #1

Open Wheel Modifieds

1. Chris Bayhi #7
2. Kyle Rutkoski #37R
3. John Melton #39

Hobby Stocks

1. Mike Lane #8
2. Sean Goodwin #36
3. Josh Howell #55

Street Stocks

1. Billy Arnett #27A
2. Donald Hardy #60
3. Greg Burton #2B

Vintage

1. Stuart Wilson #71.5
2. Kraig Crossley #R2C
3. Billy Shaw #33

Stingers

1. Kody Cook #20K
2. Joshua Spears #50
3. Johnny Jackson #99J

RESULTS FOR 5-18

E-Modifieds  50

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 5 112    Jarrett Korpi     Deltona , Fl 50.00 
2 3 11    Earl Beckner     Apopka , Fl 48.00 
3 2 14    Roger Benton     Chuluota , Fl 47.00 
4 1 111    Jason Vail     Clermont , Fl 46.00 
5 4 23    Mike Pletka     Orlando , Fl 45.00

Super Late Models
 
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 3 11    David Rogers     Orlando , Fl 50.00 
2 4 9C    Rich Clouser     Palm Bay, Fl 48.00 
3 6 07    Steven Simpson     New Smyrna, Fl 47.00 
4 5 39    Morgan Hoover      - 46.00 
5 2 20    Anthony Sergi     Geneva , Fl 45.00 
6 7 19    Rusty Ebersole      - 44.00 
7 1 5K    Daniel Keene Jr     - 43.00    
 
Sportsmans 

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 5 27    Philip Luizzo     New Smyrna, Fl 50.00 
2 7 17    Denica Hetznecker      - 48.00 
3 9 17X    Phillip Bessette     New Smyrna, Fl 47.00 
4 10 86    Richard Goodrich     New Smyrna, Fl 46.00 
5 6 27X    Justin Starr     Orlando , Fl 45.00 
6 4 11    Daniel Conlin      - 44.00 
7 8 88    Dwight Farr Jr    Lake Helen, Fl 43.00 
8 2 111    Donald Williams     Tangerine , Fl 42.00 
9 1 46    Charles Hill     Orlando , Fl 41.00 
10 3 211    Todd Allen     Debary , Fl 0.00 DQ
 
Mini Stocks 

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 8 09    Todd Haught     Eustis , Fl 50.00 
2 13 31    David Russell     Melbourne , Fl 48.00 
3 10 27    Pat Wells     Altoona , Fl 47.00 
4 5 0X    Dude Teate     Leesburg , Fl 46.00 
5 2 8    James Dixson     Titusville , Fl 45.00 
6 4 14    Brad Blanton     Tavares , Fl 44.00 
7 6 6    Mark Broat      , Fl 43.00 
8 3 5    Levi Hammond     Titusville , Fl 42.00 
9 12 8X    Jason Reynolds      - 41.00 
10 14 1    Sebastian Peterson     Leesburg , Fl 40.00 
11 11 45    Dennis Jones     Eustis , Fl 39.00 
12 9 23X    Wayne Wells     Paisley , Fl 38.00 
13 7 30    Reid Christensen      - 37.00 
14 1 11    Ted Vulpius     Mims , Fl 36.00 
 
Strictly Stocks 

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 10    Jonathon Murphy     Altamonte Springs, Fl 50.00 
2 8 88    Mark Shukwit     Deltona , Fl 48.00 
3 3 3    Dustin Higdon     Edgewater , Fl 47.00 
4 2 66    Rick Gaither     New Smyrna, Fl 46.00 
5 9 21M    Maureen Dahm     Deltona , Fl 45.00 
6 4 67    George Acker      - 44.00 
7 5 37    Charles King     Geneva , Fl 43.00 
8 7 22    Shyanne Mathers     Port Orange, Fl 0.00 DQ
9 6 81    Jimmy Barron      - 14.00 DNS
10 10 50    Michael Dahm      , Fl 14.00 DNS

RESULTS FOR 5-18

Campi hangs on for Super  late model win at FTS





by Scott Lockwood

For most of Saturday night’s 75-lap, Turner Tree and Landscaping, Super Late Model feature at Full Throttle Speedway, Sarasota’s Anthony Campi looked like he would cruise to an easy victory. But Riverview’s Joe Boyd had other ideas after staging a late rally of his own. Campi and Boyd shared the front row for the night’s main event. Campi jumped out to an early lead and needed just 16 laps around the 3/8-mile oval to begin lapping traffic. By the time the race reached 25 laps, Campi had already lapped half the field.

The night’s first caution came out when Bradenton’s Dennis Colletti spun right in front of third-place running and Bradenton resident Jessie Dutilly on lap 27. On the restart, Campi flexed his muscles and pulled out to nearly a six-second lead at times over Boyd and Dutilly. On lap 53, Boyd and Dutilly found themselves spinning in turn one, but were allowed to keep their positions on the restart. A rash of caution flags over the next several laps gave Boyd and Dutilly a shot at Campi, who was able to fend off his challengers about a lap into each run. On lap 57, Dutilly got second from Boyd, who fell all the way to sixth place after being trapped on the track’s outside line for several laps. A few laps later, Dutilly was getting pressure from Jeff Scofield for second place. The duo swapped positions several times until Scofield made contact with Dutilly with 10 laps left and spun, knocking himself out of contention for the win.

Boyd had worked his way back up to fourth before the final restart. He quickly picked off Chris Fontaine and a quickly-fading Dutilly, who would fall all the way to seventh in the final finishing order. Boyd began closing on Campi, getting to the leader’s bumper several times in the final four laps. Boyd tried to get under Campi heading to the white flag, but Campi held off the challenge and finished off the race by leading every lap in a winning effort.  Fontaine, who has competed regularly in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, finished third despite an earlier spin. Scofield came back to finish fourth and Steve Gill rounded out the top five. Campi pocketed an extra $100 for leading at the race’s halfway mark. Dutilly was the night’s fastest qualifier with a lap of 14.385 seconds. Fontaine won the hard charger award after starting ninth and finishing third. Jake Perkins, who ran in the top five for the first half of the race, claimed the Hard Luck award after being knocked out in an accident and finishing 14th.

In Street Stock action, Duane Best was looking to add another feature win to his already-impressive resume at Full Throttle Speedway. For the first 15 laps of the 25-lap feature, Best opened up nearly a half-lap lead before a caution flag brought Bill Vandevender and Ander Jackson, who started shotgun on the field, back into contention. On a restart with about seven laps left, Vandevender needed two laps to get by Best. From there it was clear sailing for Vandevender, who won his first race of the season. Jackson got by Best in the final laps for second place. Earlier in the evening, Best and Richard Nelson won the heat races.

In other action, Chris Gimmler took the win in the T.Q. Midget feature, while Myakka City’s Sherri Best won the feature in the Rookie 4 for the third week in a row. Billy Campbell took the Outlaw Modified Feature; and Rick Sirmans took the checkered flag in the Modified Mini feature. Justin Teston took his first career feature win in the Road Warriors division, and Bradenton’s Ronald Robinson finished the night with a win in the Pro 4 class.

Next week, the Late Model Sportsman class highlights the action at Full Throttle Speedway. Pro and Rookie Trucks, Legends, Bandoleros, Dwarf Cars, and Road Warriors will also be in action.

Results from Full Throttle Speedway 5-18-2013

Turner Tree and Landscaping Super Late Models

1. 81 Anthony Campi Plant City
2. 5  Joe Boyd Riverview
3. 47 Chris Fontaine Lakeland
4. 07 Jeff Scofield Plant city
5. 67 Steve Dorer Lakeland
6. 5x Steve Gill Sarasota
7. 30 Jessie Dutilly Bradenton(Fast time)
8. 00 Anthony Cataldi Umitilla
9. 70 James Glover Clearwater
10. 97 Patrick Staropoli Miami
11. 4  Dennis Coletti Bradenton
12. 22 David King Alturas
13. 14 Kraig Hall Owens Bourgh Kentucky
14. 59 Jake Perkins Ocala
15. 10 Jason Miller Lehigh

Outlaw Modifieds

1. 00 Bill Campbell
2. 22 Kyle Rice Labelle
3. 19 Kevin Campbell Tampa
4. 04 Tom Myers St. Pete
5. 61 Paul Richards Jr.
6. 5  Kevin Endee Eljobean
7. 28 Raymond Jones Arcadia
8. 56 Jim Lafreniere Florida
9. 9p John Parrish Tampa
10.26 Mike Endee North Port
11. 14 Dan Akard Ft . myers
12. 10 Robert Campbell Tampa
13. 9  Antonio Gonzales Cape Coral
14. 51 Mark Patton N. Ft. Myers

T.Q.Midgets

1. 51 Chris Gimmler Palm Beach Gardens
2. 30 Rob Kohler Naples
3. 63 Mike Belusar Punta Gorda
4. 11 Jimmie Wilkens Ft. Pierce
5. 23 Steve Maier Port St. Lucie
6. 7  Jamie Barnum Brooksville
7. 58 Stu Chamberlain Bokeelia

Street Stocks

1. 33 Bill Vandevender N. Ft. Myers
2. 91 Ander Jackson Punta Gorda
3. 3  Duane Best
4. 80 Richard Nelson Port Charlotte
5. 7  Blaine Bear Port Charlotte
6. 67 Jimmy Best Myakka City
7. 10 Tim Miller Jr. Bradenton
8. 64 David Bowman Bradenton
9. 19 Jimmy Middendorf Naples
10. 36 Stuart Vandevender N. Ft. Myers
DQ  1 Mark Picklesimer

Road Warriors

1. 13 Jason Teston Lehigh
2. 8  Shane Leonard Cape Coral
3. 33 Chris Loney Naples
4. 81 JAMES Dellea 3rd. Port Charlotte
5. 63 Kyle Best Myakka City
6. 18 Logan Leonard Cape coral
7. 80 Richard Nelson Port Charlotte
8. 43 Mark Petty Venice
9. 73 Aaron Hardgrove Lehigh
10. 15 Clint Snyder North Port
11. 44 Rick Hess Englewood
12. 97 Chris Scott Nokomis
DQ  51 Jarrett Cornell Ft. Myers

Modified Minis

1. 32 Rick Sirmans Pineallas Park
2. 01 Tom Zimmerman Largo
3. 6  Dave Davis Bradenton
4. 5  Justin Hunt
5. 88 William Rohrer Myakka
6. 82 Tim Herrington Zerperhills
7. 45 Mike Kerrivan Myakka

Pro 4's

1.05 Ronald Robinson Bradenton
2.91 Jessica Ostrovskis St. Pete
3.99 Johnny Marra Cape Coral
4.26 Brian Hillyer North Port
5.73 Randy Johnson Bradenton

Rookie 4's

1. 3  Sherry Best Myakka City
2. 11 Zach Rogers Clearwater
3. 41 Marina Petty Venice
4. 41t Tino Gleusner Venice
5. 55 Josh Widner

RESULTS FOR 5-18

FUPS Open Wheeled Modifieds 50

Car#/Driver/Hometown/Finish
61 Wayne Jefferson Pinellas Park 1
10 Travis Roland Lake Alfred 2
21 Devin McLeod Zephyrhills 3
01 Herb Neumann Jr. Inverness 4
25 L. J. Grimm Seffner 5
53 Doug Miller Largo 6
127 Kyle Maynard Weirsdale 7
18 Shane Butler Bushnell 8
121 Sean Monaghan Stark 9
72 Norman Dismuke Alturas 10
75 Bobby Blake Grande Island 11
99 Cody Stickler Pinellas Park 12
1 Roger Blevins Largo 13
22 Josh Todd Polk City 14
5 Seth Adams Mulberry 15
       
FUPS Pro Trucks 50

Car#/Driver/Hometown/Finish 
7 Dylan Martin Lakeland 1
41 Steve Darvalics Venice 2
84 Mica Williams Lakeland 3
59 Becca Monpoli Lakeland 4
16 Jessica Green Concord, NC 5
4 Dustin Dunn Jupiter 6
14 Sam Scott Naples 7
09 Tommy Caveney Mulberry 8
9 Cole Partelo Largo 9
26 Jessica Murphy Groveland 10
1 Bobby Owens New Port Richey 11
15 Jeff Dulaney Naples 12
65 Brian Harbin Bartow 13
       
FUPS Sportsman 50

Car#/Driver/Hometown/Finish 
56 Brandon Morris Mulberry 1
51 Chris Harvey Ocala 2
20 Kyle Maynard Weirsdale 3
190 Cody Johnson Ocala 4
29 Bobby Mobley Winter Haven 5
32 Shelton Bowers Cheifland 6
88 Craig Cuzzene Lakeland 7
156 James Wright III Arburndale 8
07 Scott Garrity Port Richey 9
69 Tommy Ausburn Bronson 10
90 Joseph Rondini Inverness 11
66 Andy Nicholls Orlando 12
129 Joe Dowdy Bartow 13
25 Cody McDuffie Lakeland 14
3 Jay Curry Homosassa 15
03 George Gorham Jr. Lakeland 16
8 Mark Davis Alachua 17
188 Jimmy Castleberry Bartow 18
4 Jay Witfoth Beverly Hills 19
97 Brent Cooper Dunellon 20
89 Scott Sharpe Lakeland 21
       
Pro Figure-8's

Car#/Driver/Hometown/Finish 
15 William Stansbury Inverness 1
6 Joey Catarelli Pinellas Park 2
14 Wayne Calkins St. Pete 3
94 Charlie Meyer Pinellas Park 4
85 Thomas Peet Floral City 5
49 Jared Meyer Largo 6
4 Wayne Whitehead Largo 7
13 Neil Herne Homosassa 8
32 Eric Sharrone Floral City 9
       
South East Champ Karts

Car#/Driver/Hometown/Finish
57 Brian Scherrer St. Louis, MO 1
7 Dustin Chisholm Seminole 2
47 Wesley Rossi Wesley Chapel 3
44 Tara Henderson Lutz 4
77 Phil Harp Largo 5
63 Ed Brilhante W. Palm Beach 6
90 Tyler Wier Tampa 7
91 George Ingram Tampa 8
54 Mitchell Workman St. Pete 9
43 Scott Werstein Belleview 10
29 Ron Sanford Lake Worth 11
93 Ryan Walters Dunedin 12
31 Rusty Chancey Melburn 13
24 Angel Santiago Kissimee 14
39 Chris Zimmerman Largo 15

RESULTS FOR 5-18

First Timers and Four Timers


NeSmith Late Models and UMP Open Wheel Modifieds Feature Winner #33 Jeff Mathews.
Photo by www.photosbytrace.com

by Jim Rouse-BRP Media

5-18-13. Ocala, FL- The NeSmith Crate Late Models, Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Open-Wheel Modifieds, Bubba Army Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and the Rent-N-Roll Gladiators all tackled the 3/8 mile and it was intense for every one.

Buzzie Reutimann opened the Modifieds up with the lead but lost it to fellow heat race winner Jeff Mathews on lap 5. Reutimann actually spun on lap 8 and collected Paul Snyder which made both driver’s nights much more difficult. Cory Hupp spun on lap 16 setting up a 9-lap dash with Mathews leading team-mate Bryan Bernhardt and Chris Littrell. Mathews held his team-mate off for the win while Reutimann and Snyder rebounded to 3rd and 4th, respectively. Littrell rounded out the top 5.

Eric Moon jumped to P1 in the Hobby Stock event and held it through the lap 3 caution for a Don Woosley spin. On lap 8, Moon was overtaken by Brian Shea for the lead and retired on lap 14 after heavy contact with Jerome Dipple. James Erickson got around Shea and then they spun each other after Shea ran out of talent. In the end, Don Woosley took home a huge win simply by surviving (and making his mistake early). Erickson finished 2nd over Shea, heat race winner Rebecca Paugh, and Chuck Cessna. James Sullivan, III won the other heat.

Jeff Mathews made history in the Crate Late Model race that he started from pole in. Mathews lost his lead on lap 16 to Bryan Bernhardt, but regained it when Bernhardt made the same mistake he had made earlier. Mathews became the first driver in the Bubba Clem Era to win in 2 different disciplines on the same night. Bernhardt was twice his bridesmaid with Dalton Myers, Shan Smith, and “Cadillac” Bobby Richardson the top 5. The team-mates, Bernhardt and Tony Stewart Racing developmental driver Tyler Clem, won their heat races!

William Gillam jumped to an early lead in his Thunder Stock but gave it away on lap 4 to Brandon Elwood. Elwood gave it up a further 4 laps later and Brandon Tillander took charge! On lap 14, the Brandon’s got hooked together- literally- and fell to the tail. Randy Strehle, a heat race winner, inherited the lead but his engine went sour and gave Gillam the lead once more. Gillam wouldn’t relinquish again and became the 2nd 1st-timer of the night and also gained “MAX POINTS.” Melvin Fockler finished a solid 2nd while Elwood rebounded to 3rd. Jon Layerd finshed 4th and Chuck Cessna made it a double top 5 night.

Stephen Frankland took his 4th consecutive win in the Gladiators but it wasn’t easy. Frankland began slowing and Bill Southard nearly jumped to the lead. Frankland did hold on to tie the division record for most consecutive wins. Southard fiished 2nd, rookie driver Tyler Bryden finished a solid 3rd, and Tom Sheehan finished an outstanding 4th.

Next week the Bubba Army 360 Sprints return along with the Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds, Bubba Army Hobby Stocks for $750, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and the Rent-N-Roll Gladiators. For more info please visit www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400!

Bubba Raceway Park Results (5/18/13)

NeSmith Crate Late Models

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 33    Jeff Mathews     Brandon , Fl 50.00 
2 3 B69    Bryan Bernhardt     Versailes, In, Fl 48.00 
3 5 54    Dalton Meyers      - 46.00 
4 6 17SS    Shan Smith     Dade City, Fl 44.00 
5 7 45    Bobby Richardson     Eustis , Fl 42.00 
6 2 14    Tyler Clem      - 40.00 
7 4 33S    Carter Stokes     New Smyrna, Fl 38.00 
8 9 117    Taylor Gant     Wesley Chapel, Fl 36.00 
9 8 7H    Donald "billy" Holmes     Groveland , Fl 34.00 
10 10 75    Paul "tim" Zackery     Silver Springs, Fl 32.00

UMP Open Wheel Modifieds

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 2 33    Jeff Mathews     Brandon , Fl 50.00 
2 3 33L    Bryan Bernhardt     Versailes, In, Fl 48.00 
3 1 00B    Buzzy Reutimann     Zephyrhills , Fl 46.00 
4 5 54    Paul Snyder      - 44.00 
5 8 C00L    Chris Littrell     Homosassa , Fl 42.00 
6 7 1K    Scott Kurtzner      - 40.00 
7 4 331    Dalton Meyers      - 38.00 
8 9 2H    Cory Hupp     Apopka , Fl 36.00 
9 13 5    Tim Grubaugh      - 34.00 
10 10 94    Jeff Bagent     Silver Springs, Fl 32.00 
11 11 75C    Charles O'Neill     Belleview , Fl 30.00 
12 6 78    Rich Pratt     Anthony , Fl 28.00 
13 12 21    Jon Layerd     Ocala , Fl 27.00  
 
Hobby Stocks
 
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 81    Donald Woosley     Reddick , Fl 50.00 
2 11 16    James Erickson     Citra , Fl 48.00 
3 3 19B    Brian Shea     Ocala , Fl 46.00 
4 6 23P    Rebecca Paugh      - 44.00 
5 7 84C    Charles Cessna     Citra , Fl 42.00 
6 8 54    Alvin Adkison     Silver Springs, Fl 40.00 
7 4 4C    Richard Calmes Jr.    Sanford , Fl 38.00 
8 2 84W    Eric Moon     Zepherhills , Fl 36.00 
9 9 14    Jerome Dipple     Ocala , Fl 34.00 
10 5 14S    James Sullivan III    Citra , Fl 32.00 
11 10 63S    Jeff Sargent     Ocala , Fl 0.00 DNS
 
V-8 Thunderstocks

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 13    William Gillam     Summerfield , Fl 50.00 
2 6 33F    Melvin Fockler     Belleview , Fl 48.00 
3 5 28E    Brandon Elwood     Anthony , Fl 46.00 
4 3 75    Jon Layerd     Ocala , Fl 44.00 
5 10 85    Charles Cessna     Citra , Fl 42.00 
6 11 34    Shane Guessford      - 40.00 
7 8 6    Tony Campbell     Mt. Dora, Fl 38.00 
8 4 73    Brandon Tillander      - 36.00 
9 2 24    Randy Strehle     Deland , Fl 34.00 
10 12 5    Shawn Cornell     Dunnellon , Fl 32.00 
11 9 98    Derrick Snell     Dunnellon , Fl 30.00 
12 7 54    John Florkowski     Belleview , Fl 28.00 
13 13 21    Jason Gamble      - 0.00 DNS
 
Gladiators

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 3 7UK    Stephen Frankland     Clermont , Fl 50.00 
2 2 83S    William "bill" Southard     Ocala , Fl 48.00 
3 1 31T    Tyler Bryden     Ocala , Fl 46.00 
4 4 75    Tom Sheehan      - 44.00 

RESULTS FOR 5-18

Josh Peacock Wins Late Model Feature Event
At East Bay Raceway Park

May 18th, 2013 – Tampa, FL – It was a night of action here at East Bay Raceway Park. Late Models, Limited Late Models, Outlaw Fours, V8 Warriors and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers were all in action. But before the night got under way, a couple was here from Anchorage, Alaska on their honeymoon. Jessie and Chris Hawley decided to spend their evening here at East Bay Raceway Park.

The first feature of the night belonged to the Outlaw Fours. Winning their heats were Zach Amundsen and Dorsey Strickland and also made up the front row for the 15 lap feature event. When the green waved it was Strickland leading the way until lap five when Stephen Hohlbaugh took over the lead. The first caution came out on lap six when Brittany Yates and Megan Meyer tangled in turn four. When the green waved once again it was two laps later when Zach Amundsen spun in turn two after running in the second position. Green waved and it was still Hohlbaugh in first with Dorsey Strickland right behind him. It was on lap twelve when J.R. Baker hitting the front stretch wall while battling with Nick Hebrank for the third position coming out of turn four. When the checkered waved it was Hohlbaugh picking up his second win of the season with Jesse James Foster, Zach Amundsen, Nick Hebrank and Brittany Yates rounding out the top five.

Next up were the Limited Late Models. Winning their heats were Shane Koperda and Tim Powers. Scotty Williams and rookie Todd Ford made up the front row for the feature event. Crouse would go by the two on the first lap to lead lap one. The first caution would come out for Kyle Worden spinning in turn two. Several more cautions came out before the race got some laps in. Crouse was still leading with Powers still trailing him until another caution came out on lap eight as Worden spun once again in the bottom of turn four with the leaders nearly collecting him. When the checkered waved it was Crouse picking up his second win of the year with Tim Powers, Dale Pope, Forrest Gough and Waylon Haynes rounding out the top five.

It was Late Models up next for their 25 lap feature event. Winning their heats were Josh Peacock and Dean Varnadore who also made up the front row for the feature. When the green waved it was Peacock taking the top spot until turn three when Phillip Cobb got into the back of Varnadore causing a big pile up before the first lap would be scored. When the cars were cleared and the line-up was reset, Peacock and Roger Crouse would make up the front row. Peacock would lead the first eight laps until caution would come out for Cheryl Cochran spinning in the bottom of four almost collecting Peacock and second place Dave Schmauss. When the race was restarted, it wasn’t until lap twenty when the next caution came out as John Norris and Keven Devrieze slowed in turn three and the two would exit to the pits. When the race was back under way it was Josh Peacock picking up his second feature win of the year followed by Dave Schmauss, Kenny Monahan, Wallace Peacock and Phillip Cobb rounding out the top five.

V8 Warriors were up next with Ron Smith and Marco Reyes picking up the heat wins. Starting on the front row were Mike Wilson and William Suggs. When the green waved Wilson took the lead until lap three when the first caution would come out for Suggs. But under caution Wilson had problems and had to be pushed off the track and ended his night. Marco Reyes was the new leader with Brian Danforth and Jeff Weaver the top three. On lap four it was Jessica Robbins losing a tire in turn two ending her night. A few more cautions would come out before it was the restart on lap eight with Reyes leading until lap eleven when Danforth took over the top spot and crossed the finish line first. But it was in tech that Danforth was dq’d for Non Approved Mufflers handing the win over to Reyes. Tim Stoffel, Kevin Cassaday, Janien Dixon and Jeff Weaver rounded out the top five.

The final feature of the night went to the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. Winning their heats were John Moore, Jimmy Baker and Jason Burnside. Richard Humfeld and Burnside would make up the front row for the 15 lap feature event. When the green flag waved it Humfeld leading the way until the red flag waved as Jeremy “JJ Speedy” Douglas went for a ride and landed on his roof. Douglas was okay and tried to get the car running again but was not able to continue. Caution came out on lap two as Baker stopped in turn two and headed to the pits and eventually returned to the track three laps down. Moore took over the lead on lap four and never looked back as he went on to win his sixth feature of the season. Rounding out the top five were George Handy, Patrick Tabb, Brett Calonge and Patrick Fiore, Sr. Handy came over in Victory Lane to congratulate Moore and said laughing “Man you got to give me the high line” Moore said “You got to have confidence in the high side to win”

ASA racing continues next weekend with the Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Outlaw Fours, Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and the V8 Warriors. For further information, log on to www.eastbayracewaypark.com for call 813-677-7223 for more information.

Late Models

Finish/Driver/Car#/Points
1 Josh Peacock 21P    40
2 David Schmauss 105    38
3 Kenny Monahan 311    36
4 Wallace Peacock P1    34
5 Phillip Cobb 32    32
6 Roger Crouse 15    30
7 David Pollen Jr. 88    28
8 Henry Burnside 985    26
9 Bobby Clark 51    24
10 Jamie Burrows 120    22
11 Paul Gibbs 2    20
12 John Norris 87    18
13 Keven Devrieze 99    16
14 Cheryl Cochran 22    14
15 Dean Varnadore 14    12
16 Jimmy Waldrop 9    10
17 Wayne Hayes 83    9

Limited Late Models

Finish/Driver/Car#/Points
1 Roger Crouse 45    40
2 Tim Powers 44    38
3 Dale Pope 88    36
4 Forrest Gough 21    34
5 Waylon Haynes 11    32
6 Richard Livernois Jr. 71    30
7 Shane Koperda 15    28
8 Jason Russell 75R    26
9 Randy Shields Jr. 49    24
10 Jesse Brown 7JR    22
11 Kyle Worden 51W    20
12 Scotty Williams 27    18
13 Todd Ford 22    16
14 William Flack 51   DNS 0

Outlaw 4's

Finish/Driver/Car#/Points
1 Stephen Hohlbaugh 75    40
2 Jesse James Foster 58    38
3 Zach Amundsen 20    36
4 Nick Hebrank 9    34
5 Brittany Yates 53    32
6 Bill Mort 101    30
7 Megan Meyer 11    28
8 Eric Knight 12    26
9 Thomas Braswell 76B    24
10 J.R. Baker 72    22
11 Dorsey Strickland 65    20
12 Rachelle Rudolph 51    18

V8 Warriors

Finsh/Driver/Car#/Points
1 Marco Reyes 93    40
2 Tim Stoffel 08    38
3 Kevin Cassaday 80    36
4 Janien Dixon 7    34
5 Jeff Weaver 26    32
6 William Suggs 3Z    30
7 Henry Wiley 11    28
8 Jason Manning 10    26
9 Jessica Robbins 09    24
10 Tracy Maynard 98    22
11 Mike Wilson 89    20
12 Raymond Folwell 18    18
13 Ron Smith 51    16
14 Brett Phillips 28    14
15 Bill Whitney 15   DNS 0
16 Beau Ferris 19   DNS-SHOW UP 1
17 Brian Danforth 54   DQ 0

4 Cylinder Bombers

Finsh/Driver/Car#/Points
1 John Moore 66    40
2 George Handy 22    38
3 Patrick Tabb Jr. 03    36
4 Brett Calonge 09X    34
5 Patrick Fiore Sr. 88X    32
6 Gene Gross 4L    30
7 Jason Burnside 985    28
8 Christian Berger 14    26
9 Jody Robbins 7    24
10 Jimmy Yankovich 71    22
11 Rick Gross 177    20
12 Darrell Taylor 0    18
13 Jimmy Williams 27N    16
14 Richard Humfeld 04X    14
15 Gary Lucas 23    12
16 Steven Tabb 04    10
17 Jim Baker 69X    9
18 Kayla Jones 4    8
19 Jeremey JJspeedy Douglas L13    7
20 Robert Gullett 2   DNS 0

RESULTS FOR 5-17

KEENE DOMINATES PRO LATES - COKER TOPS LEGENDS
AT ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD



by Dave Westerman

Orlando SpeedWorld was back in action Friday night with some picture perfect weather as seven classes competed in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action.

Daniel Keene slipped by early leader Ricky Moxley on lap 15 of the 25-lap Pro Late Model feature and went on to an easy victory slowed only by a lap 18 caution flag for a Zach Harris spin. Keene set the pace to the checker with Moxley a strong second over Brock Oglesby, Harris and Steven Simpson. Keene also won the heat race.

Dave Gleason led the opening lap of the Legend Car feature only to be passed by Keith Sinkula and the second lap. Sinkula's time at the point was short-lived as heat winner Darin Coker grabbed the top spot on the third lap just before Gleason and Becca Monopoli tangled sending both strong-running cars to the rear of the field for the restart. From that point, Coker and fellow South Florida driver Sinkula drove away from the field to finish one-two ahead of Mason Ketterman. Gleason and Monopoli drove back through the field to finish fourth and fifth. Rounding out the top ten were Tony Steinbuck, Paul Ingram, Ted Ruffo, Dallas Ingram and Roger Englund. Coty Bibeau was unable to start due to a heat race crash.

Donny Funk made it back-to-back victories in the Super Stock class and had to do it the hard way. After having engine trouble during practice, Funk was not able to make the call for the heat race and had to start the 25-lap main event scratch on the field. Heat winner Jeff Cuddy grabbed the early advantage but Funk methodically worked his way to the front and took over the lead on lap 16, then held on through three yellow flag periods for minor spins to claim the win. Zach Curtis slipped into second spot late in the race and stayed there for his third straight runner-up finish. Michael Held took third ahead of Cuddy and Charles King. Art Hendren, Brandon Christian, Russell Perdue and Denny Snyder completed the finishers.

Daytona Beach driver Matt Wheeler dominated the Modified headliner leading every lap. Shain Held was doing all he could to track down Wheeler but spun out of second spot near the finish allowing Josh Todd to gain second at the finish while Held recovered for third ahead of Ted Head. Held won the heat.

The Mini Stock feature had a wild finish that saw the winning car with severe front end damage sitting in turn one. Heat winner Ted Vulpius was leading rather easily when a caution flew for Mark Broat's spin on lap 13. David Russell put his foot to the floor and took the top spot on the restart and held on the rest of the way but he and Vulpius locked horns as they took the checkered flag while lapping the slowing car of Kelly Jarrett whose engine had soured. The incident had Russell's car slamming hard into the right rear corner of Jarrett's machine with both cars suffering extensive damage. After a somewhat heated discussion in the pits, both Russell and Vulpius shook hands and agreed it was just a racing incident. Jarrett was scored third at the finish trailed by Broat and Ray Hindman.

Wes Railing, Jr. was the third and final leader of the Strictly Stock feature and he led the remaining laps to take his first win of the year. Shane Sutorus came home second while Luis Guillen's third place finish earned him the "Fan Fun Race" collection of $75. Richard Fore took fourth followed by Megan Matheny, Mike Trotter, Tyler Jewer and Scott Sweat.

David Owen led all the way to take the victory in the Bandolero feature although Brett Suggs made it close at the end. Ryan Pierce, Colton Bramlett, Brandi Bibeau (making her very first start in a race) and Derek Pugh rounded
out the finishers.

Pro Late Models
 
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 5K    Daniel Keene      , Fl 50.00 
2 3 38    Ricky Moxley     Hobe Sound, Fl 48.00 
3 2 15    Brock Oglesby      - 47.00 
4 4 54    Zach Harris     Orlando , Fl 46.00 
5 5 07    Steven Simpson     New Smyrna, Fl 45.00  
 
Open Wheel Modifieds
 
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 3 96    Matthew Wheeler     Edgewater , Fl 50.00 
2 2 01    Joshua Todd     Polk City, Fl 48.00 
3 1 55    Shain Held     Orlando , Fl 47.00 
4 4 92    Ted Head     Auburndale , Fl 46.00   

Legends
 
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 00    Darin Coker     Palm Beach, Fl 50.00 
2 3 19    Keith Sinkula      - 48.00 
3 4 71    Mason Ketterman     Palm Bay, Fl 47.00 
4 2 07    Dave Gleason      , Fl 46.00 
5 5 59X    Becca Monopoli     Lakeland , Fl 45.00 
6 7 54    Tony Steinbuck      , Fl 44.00 
7 9 84    Paul Ingram     Orlando , Fl 43.00 
8 8 50    Ted Ruffo      - 42.00 
9 6 33    Dallas Ingram     Orlando , Fl 41.00 
10 10 51X    Roger Englund     Palm Bay, Fl 40.00

Super Stocks 

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 9 29    Donny Funk     Orlando , Fl 50.00 
2 2 63    Zachary Curtis     Palm Bay, Fl 48.00 
3 3 33    Michael Held      , Fl 47.00 
4 1 36    Jeff Cuddy      , Fl 46.00 
5 4 37    Charles King      , Fl 45.00 
6 8 37A    Art Hendren      , Fl 44.00 
7 5 28    Brandon Christian      , Fl 43.00 
8 6 39    Russell Perdue     Ft Pierce, Fl 42.00 
9 7 40    Dennis Snyder     St Cloud, Fl 41.00 
 
Mini Stocks 

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 2 31    David Russell      , Fl 50.00 
2 1 11X    Ted Vulpius      , Fl 48.00 
3 3 97    Kelly Jarrett     Orlando , Fl 47.00 
4 4 6A    Mark Broat      , Fl 46.00 
5 5 69    Ray Hindman      - 45.00

Strictly Stocks 

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 5 51    Wes Railing     Orlando , Fl 5.00 
2 3 3    Shane Sutorus     Orlando , Fl 4.00 
3 2 8X    Luis Guillen, Jr.    St Cloud, Fl 3.00 
4 1 7    Richard Fiore      , Fl 2.00 
5 5 24    Megan Matheny     Orlando , Fl 1.00 
6 4 05    Tyler Jewer      - 0.00 
 
Bandolero Outlaws

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 96    David Owen     Vero Beach, Fl 50.00 
2 2 51    Ryan Pierce      - 48.00

Bandolero Bandits
 
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 3    Brett Suggs      , Fl 50.00 
2 3 22    Colton Bramlett      , Fl 48.00 
3 4 65    Brandi Bibeau     St.cloud , Fl 47.00 
4 2 3D    Derek Pugh      , Fl 46.00 

Top Gun Sprints Press Release

Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprint Series has canceled all their events scheduled at Putman County Speedway due to a contract and purse dispute. The speedway wanted the purse reduced by 50%, and after a number of attempts to resolve the issue, it was decided to cancel all remaining events at Putman County Speedway. The next schedule race will be held on June 1st at Hendry County Motorsports Park in Clewiston, Fl.

Super Late Model Payouts

Bright House Challenge Series/Florida United Promoters Series/Full Throttle Speedway

1 $3,000 / $2,500 / $2,200
2 $1,500 / $1,500 / $1,400
3 $1,200 / $1,000 / $1,100
4 $1,000 / $850    / $1,000
5 $900    / $750    / $900
6 $800    / $675    / $850
7 $700    / $650    / $750
8 $600    / $600    / $650
9 $500    / $550    / $550
10 $450  / $500    / $500
11 $400  / $450    / $400
12 $350  / $425    / $350
13 $300  / $375    / $325
14 $300  / $350    / $275
15 $300  / $350    / $250
16 $300  / $350    / $225
17 $300  / $350    / $225
18 $300  / $350    / $225
19 $300  / $350    / $225
20 $300  / $350    / $200
21 $300  / $350    / $200
22 $300  / $350    / $200
23 $300  / $350    / $200
24 $300  / $350    / $200
 
Total Purse

$15,000 / $14,675 / $13,625

Rankings for May 4 
(6 Tracks reporting full results to Florida Racing)

Full Throttle Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per division tied for 2nd

Total cars - 95
Total divisions - 8
Average per division - 11

Southern Raceway - Car count 2nd, Cars per division tied for 2nd

Total cars - 71
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 11

Citrus County Speedway - Car count 3rd, Cars per division tied for 5th

Total cars - 68
Total divisions - 9
Average per division - 7

East Bay Raceway Park - Car count 4th, Cars per division 1st

Total cars - 64
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 12

Showtime Speedway - Car count 5th, Cars per division 4th

Total cars - 62
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 10

Hendry County Speedway - Car count 6th, Cars per division tied for 5th

Total cars - 44
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 7

FUPS Re-Schedule's

After reviewing the schedules of FUPS, Citrus Co. Auburndale, & Bronson Speedways it has been agreed upon that the make up date for rain out on Sat. 5/4 will be moved to Sat. Oct. 19th. We careful reviewed all tracks involved and came to this decision. We encourage our FUPS Teams to support other tracks when not competing on the FUPS Series. We are constantly working to add more venues to our series and with the re-opening of Full Throttle, and Bronson hosting the FUPS Sportsman & Trucks we are hopeful for more races to be added in the fall. For more info follow us at www.floridaunitedpromotersseries.com

Rick Williams
FUP Series Director

Geoff Styner Recovery Fund

Florida based TQ and Sprint Car driver Geoff Styner suffered a near fatal accident while competing at Full Throttle Speedway on May 4, 2013. Geoff was pulling double duty this night, scheduled to compete in the FMARA TQ feature as well as the TBARA feature in his #15 sprint car.

During the TQ feature, the car suffered a mechanical failure while in the turn, the car turned on to its side and went into the wall at a high rate of speed, cage first. The cage collapsed during the impact and Geoff's helmet also made impact with the wall.

Geoff did emerge from the car under his own power, but he did collapse on track, complaining of back and head pain and also difficulty breathing. While the track did have three EMTs on site, it did not have an ambulance on site and while the EMT staff did stabilize him, there was a considerable wait for the ambulance and fire trucks. Then there was a wait for the helicopter that then flew Geoff out to the nearest trauma facility.

Geoff has a shattered C1 vertabrae, punctured lung and a cracked sternum. The neurosurgeon said this type of injury usually ends in a funeral, so Geoff is very lucky. Geoff has had surgery to have a halo installed and he will have to wear the halo for about four months and will probably be out of work longer than that, so this will obviously be quite the burden on the Styners.

In addition to the incredible medical bills involved, Geoff will be out of work during this time and most likely continue to be out of work once the halo has been removed and he will have to go through physical therapy.

Please join us in donating to help our fellow racer during this, his time of need. We are very lucky that we did not lose Geoff in this accident, so your help is greatly appreciated. Click on the pic below to donate!

Rankings for April 26-27
(11 Tracks reporting full results to Florida Racing)

*Showtime Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per division tied for 5th

Total cars - 95
Total divisions - 9
Average per division - 10

*East Bay Raceway Park - Car count tied for 2nd, Cars per division 1st

Total cars - 78
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 19

*North Florida Speedway - Car count tied for 2nd, Cars per division tied for 3rd

Total cars - 78
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 11

*Bubba Raceway Park - Car count 4th, Cars per division 2nd

Total cars - 74
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 14

*Auburndale Speedway - Car count 5th, Cars per division tied for 8th

Total cars - 69
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 9

*Citrus County Speedway - Car count 6th, Cars per division tied for 5th

Total cars - 60
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 10

*Volusia Speedway Park - Car count 7th, Cars per division tied for 5th

Total cars - 51
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 10

*Southern Raceway - Car count tied for 8th, Cars per division tied for 8th

Total cars - 47
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 9

*Five Flags Speedway - Car count tied for 8th, Cars per division tied for 3rd

Total cars - 47
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 11

*Putnam County Speedway - Car count 10th, Cars per division tied for 8th

Total cars - 36
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 9

*New Smyrna Speedway - Car count 11th, Cars per division 11th

Total cars - 34
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 6

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) will be accepting sealed bids for a land lease for the management, promotion, marketing, operation and maintenance of the facility formerly known as the Punta Gorda Speedway. The site consists of approximately 24± acres and will be leased on an “as is basis”. The first lease payment will be due nine (9) months after the execution of the lease or the first day of racing, whichever comes first. A tour of the track will be held on May 15, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Immediately following the tour a Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Charlotte County Airport Authority’s Meeting Room, Building 313, 7375 Utilities Road (behind the Sheriff’s Office), Punta Gorda, Florida. Bid packages will be ready at that time. A second tour of the track will be held on June 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with a meeting immediately following at the Charlotte County Airport Authority’s Meeting Room. All bids are to be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Speedway Bid 2013-003” and received by 2:00 p.m. on July 26, 2013. Bids will NOT be accepted by facsimile or e-mail.

The Charlotte County Airport Authority may, in its sole and absolute discretion, accept or reject any or all bids, with or without cause, re-advertise this Request for Bids (RFB), postpone or cancel, at any time, this RFB process, and accept the highest bid and responsible proposal which CCAA determines to be in its best interests. The decision of CCAA of whether to make the award and which proposal is in the best interests of CCAA shall be final. All contact shall be in writing to the following address or by e-mail. Charlotte County Airport Authority, 28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 or e-mail speedwaybid@flypgd.com.

Press release for April 24

2013 Payouts

Late Models
  1st    $1000 
 2nd   $800 
 3rd   $700 
 4th   $600 
 5th   $550 
 6th   $500 
 7th   $400 
 8th   $300 
 9th   $200 
 10th-20th $100  
 
Modifieds  
 1st    $800 
 2nd   $600 
 3rd    $400 
 4th    $300 
 5th    $200 
 6th    $150 
 7th    $125 
 8th    $100 
9th    $90 
10th  $85 
11th  $80 
12th  $80 
 13th-20th $75  
 
Sportsmans  
 1st   $400 
 2nd  $300 
 3rd   $200 
 4th   $150 
 5th   $100 
6th   $75 
7th   $50 
8th   $40 
9th   $30 
 10th-20th  $25   
  
Hobby Stocks
 1st    $250
  2nd   $200 
  3rd    $150 
  4th    $140 
  5th    $130 
  6th    $120 
  7th    $115 
  8th    $110 
  9th    $105 
  10th-20th  $100  
   
Thunder Stocks
 1st  $200
  2nd $140 
  3rd  $135 
  4th  $130 
  5th  $125 
  6th  $120 
  7th  $115 
  8th  $110 
  9th  $105 
  10th-20th  $100  
  
Gladiators  
  1st    $125 
  2nd   $120 
  3rd    $115 
  4th    $110 
  5th    $105 
  6th-20th  $100  
 
For Hobby's, ThunderStocks and Gladiators you must be on lead lap to receive the payout.
If not on lead lap then payout will be $50
 

Rankings for April 19-20
(5 Tracks reporting full results to Florida Racing)

Showtime Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per division 1st

Total cars - 87
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 14

Auburndale Speedway - Car count 2nd, Cars per division 4th

Total cars - 62
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 8

Southern Raceway - Car count 3rd, Cars per division 3rd

Total cars - 58
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 11

East Bay Raceway Park - Car count 4th, Cars per division 2nd

Total cars - 55
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 13

Ellisville Speedway - Car count 5th, Cars per division 5th

Total cars - 19
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 4

TBARA 2013 RACE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RELEASED

The 2013 TBARA race season gets underway on May 4, 2013 at Full Throttle Speedway and the club has also announced the following schedule for the 2013 race season. All races listed below are confirmed and we will update accordingly if we can confirm any of the other tracks we are currently talking to.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the TBARA.

May 4, 2013 Full Throttle Speedway
June 1, 2013 Orlando SpeedWorld
June 22, 2013 Citrus County Speedway
August 10, 2013 Full Throttle Speedway
October 19, 2013 Citrus County Speedway
October 26, 2013 Full Throttle Speedway
November 16, 2013 Full Throttle Speedway

The Fate of Charlotte County Speedway

by LeRoy Davidson

Rankings for April 12-13
(10 Tracks reporting full results to Florida Racing)

Showtime Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per division tied for 4th

Total cars - 99
Total divisions - 8
Average per division - 12

Auburndale Speedway - Car count 2nd, Cars per division tied for 4th

Total cars - 90
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 12

East Bay Raceway Park - Car count 3rd, Cars per division 2nd

Total cars - 89
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 14

Bubba Raceway Park - Car count 4th, Cars per division tied for 3rd

Total cars - 69
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 13

Southern Raceway - Car count 5th, Cars per division tied for 4th

Total cars - 64
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 12

Five Flags Speedway - Car count 6th, Cars per division 1st

Total cars - 61
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 15

Citrus County Speedway - Car count 7th, Cars per division tied for 7th

Total cars - 52
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 8

Orlando Speedworld - Car count 8th, Cars per division tied for 9th

Total cars - 49
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 7

New Smyrna Speedway - Car count 9th, Cars per division tied for 7th

Total cars - 43
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 8

Hendry County Motorsports Park - Car count 10th, Cars per division tied for 9th

Total cars - 39
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 7

Points Standings as of April 14

The TBARA Returns to Orlando SpeedWorld!

We have some great news! It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce that the TBARA Sprint Series will make its return to Orlando SpeedWorld on June 1, 2013. OSW has historically raced on Friday nights, but this special event will take place on a Saturday.

Special thanks go out to interim TBARA Treasurer, Rex Hollinger, for his hard work to make this event possible. Rex has been working with the new owner at OSW, Ozzy Moya, to get us this opportunity.

We look forward to everyone’s participation on this night to make the TBARA’s return to OSW a triumphant one. We are currently working on other dates as well to strengthen our series’ presence once more.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Full Throttle Speedway in Bradenton, FL for our 2013 season opener on May 4th.

Rankings for April 5-6 (11 Tracks reporting full results)

*Showtime Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per divsion 2nd

Total cars - 97
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 13

*East Bay Raceway Park - Car count 2nd, Cars per divsion 1st

Total cars - 75
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 15

*Southern Raceway - Car count tied for 3rd, Cars per division 3rd

Total cars - 73
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 12

*North Florida Speedway - Car count tied for 3rd, Cars per division 4th

Total cars - 73
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 10

*Citrus County Speedway - Car count 5th, Cars per divsion tied for 5th

Total cars - 69
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 9

*Bubba Raceway Park - Car count tied for 6th, Cars per divsion tied for 5th

Total cars - 48
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 9

*Orlando Speedworld - Car count tied for 6th, Cars per divsion tied for 9th

Total cars - 48
Total divisions - 8
Average per division - 6

*Putnam County Speedway - Car count 8th, Cars per divsion tied for 7th

Total cars - 42
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 8

*New Smyrna Speedway - Car count 9th, Cars per divsion tied for 9th

Total cars - 40
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 6

*Hendry County Motorsports Park - Car count 10th, Cars per divsion tied for 7th

Total cars - 34
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 8

*Ellisville Speedway - Car count 11th, Cars per division 11th

Total Cars - 29
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 4

Rankings for March 29-30 (Tracks reporting full results)

Showtime Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per divsion tied for 6th

Total cars - 99
Total divisions - 9
Average per division - 11

North Florida Speedway - Car count 2nd, Cars per division 4th

Total cars - 92
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 13

Southern Raceway - Car count 3rd, Cars per division 2nd

Total cars - 83
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 16

Bubba Raceway Park - Car count tied for 4th, Cars per divsion 1st

Total cars - 75
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 18

Auburndale Speedway - Car count tied for 4th, Cars per division 8th

Total cars - 75
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 10

Five Flags Speedway - Car count 6th, Cars per divsion 5th

Total cars - 60
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 12

East Bay Raceway Park - Car count 7th, Cars per divsion 3rd
Total cars - 58
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 14

Putnam County Speedway - Car count 8th, Cars per divsion tied for 6th

Total cars - 57
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 11

New Smyrna Speedway - Car count 9th, Cars per divsion 9th

Total cars - 52
Total divisions - 7
Average per division - 7

Ellisville Speedway - Car count 10th, Cars per division 10th

Total Cars - 24
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 4

Full Throttle Speedway getting a major makeover in East Manatee

EAST MANATEE — DeSoto Speedway, renamed Full Throttle Speedway by new owners Mike Chase and Kevin Williams, is getting a top-to-bottom renovation and freshening up in anticipation of a May 4 reopening. Chase and Williams closed on the $1.2 million purchase of the three-eighths mile oval race track at 21000 State Road 64 East in February, and got to work making the 63-acre property attractive to families. “I think it’s fantastic,” said Danny Anderson of Bradenton, who has raced at the speedway since 1992. Anderson applauded the resurfacing of the track, the upgraded bleachers, restrooms, concession areas and other work now under way. “I used to race with Kevin Williams back in the day. They will do a great job,” said Anderson, who races in the pro truck series. “I think new blood will be good for the speedway. I will support them and so will my main sponsor.”

Williams and Chase, owners of Punta Gorda Speedway which recently closed, are no strangers to racing. In a press release announcing the acquisition of the East Manatee speedway, the new owners said they stand for family fun and hard-nosed racing entertainment. “With the uncertainty of Punta Gorda Speedway we felt it was the best time to take on another track to make sure the future will still be bright in Southwest Florida,” the press release said. On Tuesday, Chase showed a couple of visitors around the track. “We want to pack the house,” Chase said of the speedway, which can seat between 6,000 and 7,000.

The new owners are also considering adding a motocross course, and a fan zone where fans can meet the drivers. “We want to make it a family fun place with good food, clean restrooms, and a safe environment,” Chase said. Full Throttle Speedway will operate year-round, at least three Saturdays a month, and pull spectators from as far away as Orlando, he said. “It’s a great facility that needed some fixup and tender loving care,” he said. Race fans say the speedway is a fast track that is short enough to have a lot of fun.

Joe Pickett, Manatee County sports commissioner, said he is a racing fan and has enjoyed events at the speedway over many years. “They do a lot of great events,” Pickett said, adding that fans and racing crews who are attracted to the speedway spend a lot of money in Manatee County. Gates are expected to open May 4 for the grand opening about 3 p.m., with qualifying starting at 6 p.m., and the featured races at 7 p.m. The owners are having a new web site constructed for Full Throttle Speedway, but for now, visit http://www.puntagordaspeedway.com/ for more information.

Rankings for March 22-23 (Tracks reporting full results)

East Bay Raceway Park - Car count 1st, Cars per divsion 1st

Total cars - 74
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 18

Showtime Speedway - Car count 2nd, Cars per divsion 5th

Total cars - 69
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 11

Auburndale Speedway - Car count 3rd, Cars per division 7th

Total cars - 51
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 8

Five Flags Speedway - Car count 4th, Cars per divsion 2nd

Total cars - 49
Total divisions - 3
Average per division - 16

Bubba Raceway Park - Car count 5th, Cars per divsion tied for 3rd

Total cars - 48
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 12

Putnam County Speedway - Car count 6th, Cars per divsion 6th

Total cars - 47
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 9

Hendry County Motorsports Park - Car count 7th, Cars per divsion 8th

Total cars - 39
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 7

New Smyrna Speedway - Car count 8th, Cars per divsion tied for 3rd

Total cars - 24
Total divisions - 2
Average per division - 12

Indy business to vie for Speedway lease

By GREG MARTIN

PUNTA GORDA — Even before Punta Gorda Speedway owner Kevin Williams began dismantling the race track’s bleachers and fences prior to his lease expiring March 31, another prospective tenant announced interest in operating the longtime local track.

Andy Haase of Haase Investments, a real estate business based in Indianapolis, on Thursday told the Charlotte County Airport Authority, which owns the speedway site, his business was “very excited” about the approaching opportunity to bid on the property’s lease. The authority plans to publish a request for proposals in April after Williams vacates the property.

“We’re a racing family,” Haase said. “(Owning a track) is a family goal.” He said he races Legend cars, which are three-eighths scale versions of 1930s and ’40s sedans powered by Yamaha motorcycle motors. His brother is a “drifter” who competes in controlled-slide competitions. And his father is a former Legend racer, Haase said. The Haase family has been looking for a track to acquire for the past two years, he said. Family members have investigated such opportunities in Florida, Alabama and Illinois, he said. Haase said he’s aware of “some bad blood” between Williams and authority staffers. He’s also aware Williams has been removing fixtures that he claims he owns. However, Haase said his business remains confident it will be able to refurbish the track.

Williams, in an interview, said he intends to remove all the bleachers and most of the fencing and kitchen equipment by March 31. He pointed out he paid $100,000 to buy out a former owner plus delinquent taxes and rent. On top of that, he patched up fencing, bleachers and lights. Williams has been moving the materials to the DeSoto Speedway in Bradenton, which he and a partner purchased last month. However, Williams warned that the day after he vacates the local speedway, he intends to have his attorney deliver a letter to the authority. The letter will warn the authority to charge the next tenant the same “fair market value” it offered to him, $7,000 per month plus taxes, or face a lawsuit.

Williams had been paying some $3,900 for the past two years and had an option to renew for another three years. But, the authority was obligated by a Federal Aviation Administration rule to hike the rent to fair market value once his lease expired. Williams opted to move out rather than pay any more than $5,000 per month. “Right’s right and wrong’s wrong,” said Williams. “I want someone to have (the track) and open it up; that’s fine. But I want them to pay the fair market value they gave to me.”

Also, Williams said he expects the next tenant to be charged double the amount he was charged in property taxes due to a mysterious hiccup that Williams caused to be corrected. For the past 20 years or so, the Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s Office has valued the speedway’s property based on reports that it was a 10-acre site, but the lease was for 24.47 acres. Williams said he met with Charlotte County Tax Collector Vickie Potts to work out a payment plan on the speedway’s delinquent taxes. Potts told him she was surprised to learn about the appraisal mistake. That could hike the property taxes from about $9,000 per year to more than $18,000, Williams said. An attempt to contact Property Appraiser Paul Polk for comment was unsuccessful.

The series will be going back to the 2012 tire rule for the remained of the 2013 season.
Fronts: OPEN
Left Rear Any tire that punches 40 or harder
Right Rear 104/17-15 DT# Hoosier ONLY

Points as of March 16, 2013

Position/Car#/Driver/Points
1.  52 Shane Kreidler   296
2.  02 Gene Lasker      288
2.  82 Danny Martin     288
4.  3A A J Maddox       276
5.  38 Tony Agin        202
6.  83 Mark Ruel Jr.    146
7.  1  Tim George       140
7.  G6 Brandon Grubaugh 140
9.  6  Mike Schroeder   138
10. 0  Jimmy Ballew Jr. 136
10. 98 Shawn Murray     136
12. 4P Kyle Pitts       60
12. OL Jacky Bennett    60
12. 1  Dave Thomas      60

SOUTHERN RACEWAY RETURNS TO THE NeSMITH CHEVROLET OLD MAN’S GARAGE WRS 
           
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Southern Raceway in Milton, FL is returning to the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series for the 2013 season.  Southern Raceway officials are currently putting together a schedule for their Crate Late Model Division during the 27-week season for the series that runs from March 25 through September 29.
               
Drivers in the Southern Raceway NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Late Model Division will be eligible for a National point fund that pays $10,000 to the champion, and pays back through the Top 10 drivers in the National point standings.  Southern Raceway competitors will also be eligible for a separate track point fund.
               
The Southern Raceway competitors will battle against drivers at other NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series sanctioned tracks throughout the country using a points system that counts a driver’s best 14 weekly point totals. 
               
“I am proud, quite simply, to have Southern Raceway be a part of the integrity the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series brings to us,” Southern Raceway Promoter Billy Hoover said.  “The racers know when they go to a NeSmith sanctioned track, they are getting a fair shake, and that is what we want all of our racers to have.”
               
Southern Raceway was a part of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series in 2007.  Local favorite Frank Wilson of Harold, FL won the series’ Southern Region Championship that season.  Wilson also competes in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division.
Other competitors from the Florida Panhandle area expected to compete in the Southern Raceway NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Late Model Division in 2013 include Kevin Maher of McDavid, FL, Larry Boutwell of Baker, FL, Josh Huss of Flomaton, AL, Tracy Sutton of Brewton, AL and Joseph Joiner of Milton, FL.
               
“After talking with the series’ Competition Director Tim Sims and clarifying how the points structure works for the National Championship, we are committed to a minimum of 14 races so our local guys have a shot at the $10,000-to-win title,” Hoover said.  “We are still working on the details of the schedule, and I really hope to have 18 to 20 races.”
               
Hoover asked that everyone check the track web site where they will post the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Late Model Division schedule as soon as all of the details are ironed out.
The dirt late model race cars in the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series are powered by the economical Chevrolet Performance Crate Engines that are built and sealed at the factory to prevent any expensive modifications.  There are two engines to choose from, the 400 horsepower aluminum-head 604 engine and the 350 horsepower steel-head 602 engine that gets a 100-pound weight break. 
               
These engines are in stock and ready for free next day delivery anywhere in the Southeast from NeSmith Chevrolet in Claxton, GA.  The Chevrolet Performance 604 Crate Engine is on sale through March 31 for $4,995 and the Chevrolet Performance 602 Crate Engine is on sale for $3,095 at NeSmith Chevrolet in Claxton, GA.  To place an order call Tim Bland at 1-877-497-3624.
               
“We were looking for a more affordable form of Late Model racing, and both the racers and the fans had been asking about it and wanting it,” Hoover said.  “We felt like now is the time to give them an affordable Late Model class, and we were already familiar with the NeSmith series.  We knew it would be a good fit for us and what we want to do.”
               
Southern Raceway is located just south of I-10 Exit 31 at 9359 Nichols Lake Road, Milton, FL  32583.  For more information call 850-623-2333, or visit the track web site at www.southernraceway.com.  You can also like their Facebook Page at Southern Raceway.

For more information about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing.  Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month.  You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.

TBARA Pre-season Update

Our TBARA season opener will be at the grand opening of Full Throttle Speedway in Bradenton! This is the former DeSoto Speedway that has recently been purchased by Kevin Williams, the most recent operator of Punta Gorda Speedway. His new track is under-going extensive renovations in preparation for their big grand-opening night, which will kick off a very successful future for FTS. This is good news for racing in Florida!

We are the featured attraction on their grand opening that will kick off on Saturday, May 4th. This first night will be advertised and promoted extensively, so they expect a madhouse with over-flowing grandstands and a packed pit area. Our first priority has to be car count! Your friends and competitors in this organization need your participation in support of TBARA.

Full Throttle management has a favorable view of our organization, and they want to add additional races for us this year, however we must perform well on this first race. As I work at selling TBARA races to track owners, I run into a persistent complaint regarding our past: "start and park" drivers. Despite the fact that we have cleaned up our act in the past year or two, the track owners remain focused on the large numbers of start and parkers who ran with us several years ago. I'd like to address this very clearly with you: we depend on having your cars in our field, but our future bargaining ability depends on everyone putting their foot in it and giving it their best effort. Yes, sometimes problems happen and knock us out of the race. Of course not everyone runs the same speed either, I am understand that. Even though we don't have start and park problem anymore, we have to be sure that everyone unloads to race, and not to ride.

Next order of business, I'd like to welcome some new car and driver combinations to our series. Dude Teate is teaming with Darrell Connley to drive the #31 this year. They will be joined by another new car in our organization, the Tom Rice owned #84. Matt Alfonso, a long-time Jimmy Alvis crew member, has built a new car and will run for rookie of the year. I am not sure of everyone's plans, but I certainly hope we are joined by Dave Slawiak and Sport Allen, who have been driving again recently.

The point money from the 2012 season has been paid out. It was divided among the 6 car owners who made at least 8 of the 9 events we ran last year. No other car owner ran 7, or even 6 of the events during the year. There were several who ran 5 nights, but we tried to split it up among the teams that supported the series most faithfully. Congratulations to our 2-time champion Johnny Gilbertson. I will award Johnny his championship trophy the next time we all get together at our first race.

I've never seen so many track management changes in such a short time! There are new owners, promoters or sanctions at 6 area tracks within the last year. We are in contact with some of them and are trying to fill up our schedule for 2013. Currently, there are two events at Citrus County, we are discussing four at Full Throttle. There is also exciting and promising news at another track, but I don't have anything to announce on that yet. Meanwhile, let's get those cars ready to push off at Full Throttle Speedway on 5-4!

Buff Fritz
TBARA President

Rankings for March 16 (Tracks reporting full results)

Showtime Speedway - Car count 1st, Cars per divsion 3rd

Total cars - 92
Total divisions - 8
Average per division - 11

East Bay Raceway Park - Car count tied for 2nd, Cars per divsion 1st

Total cars - 75
Total divisions - 5
Average per division - 15

Putnam County Speedway - Car count tied for 2nd, Cars per divsion 2nd

Total cars - 75
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 12

Auburndale Speedway - Car count 4th, Cars per division tied for 4th

Total cars - 59
Total divisions - 6
Average per division -9

Hendry County Motorsports Park - Car count 5th, Cars per divsion 6th

Total cars - 43
Total divisions - 6
Average per division - 7

Bubba Raceway Park - Car count 6th, Cars per divsion tied for 4th

Total cars - 38
Total divisions - 4
Average per division - 9