Saturday, June 4, 2011
Update 6/4/11: Pennington's appeal withdrawn
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Update 6/4/11: The appeal has been withdrawn at the request of Travis Pennington and his lawyer. The reason for the withdrawal is not known.
Update: Travis Pennington was convicted of statutory rape in March, 2010. His appeal was recently filed, and a decision is expected soon. This is an update and summary of the case to date.
All of the quotes and most of the information come from the court records in Douglas County and the GA Court of Appeals.
By Dale Terry
Copyright 2011
Travis Pennington, the best young dirt racer in Georgia, now watches an occasional race on TV. He is in the Wheeler Correctional Facility in South Georgia, convicted in March 2010 of statutory rape. He was sentenced to 20 years, with 10 to be served, for sexual contact with a 12-year-old f...
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Update 6/4/11: Pennington's appeal withdrawn
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Update 6/4/11: The appeal has been withdrawn at the request of Travis Pennington and his lawyer. The reason for the withdrawal is not known.
Update: Travis Pennington was convicted of statutory rape in March, 2010. His appeal was recently filed, and a decision is expected soon. This is an update and summary of the case to date.
All of the quotes and most of the information come from the court records in Douglas County and the GA Court of Appeals.
By Dale Terry
Copyright 2011
Travis Pennington, the best young dirt racer in Georgia, now watches an occasional race on TV. He is in the Wheeler Correctional Facility in South Georgia, convicted in March 2010 of statutory rape. He was sentenced to 20 years, with 10 to be served, for sexual contact with a 12-year-old f...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING NOV. 11, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING NOV. 11, 2010
In mid-November, Timmy Hutson will become the new writer and publisher of GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING. Hutson is a well-known asphalt track flagman and race fan, and has done some PR work for Lanier National Speedway.
Dale Terry has been writing and publishing GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING for about four years.
Please send your race track and race team news to: timmyhutson@msn.com
---- SCHEDULE (more events below) ----
NOV. 12-14: Gresham Motorsports Park - 27th Annual World Crown 300 Weekend:
Fri.: Legends and Bandoleros, Super LM qualifying
Sat.: 125-lap Pro Late Model race, 75-lap GMP Truck Series race, 40-lap Mini Stocks
Sun.: 27th-Annual World Crown 300 2 p.m.
NOV. 11-14 East Alabama 36th Annual National ...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING NOV. 4, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING NOV. 4, 2010
CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE: In mid-November, Timmy Hutson will become the new writer and publisher of GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING.
Hutson is a well-known asphalt track flagman and race fan, and has done some PR work for Lanier National Speedway.
Dale Terry has been writing and publishing GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING for about four years.
Please send your race track and race team news to: timmyhutson@msn.com
When I started this newsletter four years ago, it was to help tracks put more butts in the seats by sharing info about upcoming shows and the weekend's results. Hopefully new writer Timmy Hutson will have better luck getting tracks to send news and results.
Four years ago there were several racing publications in the area...
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING NOV. 4, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING NOV. 4, 2010
CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE: In mid-November, Timmy Hutson will become the new writer and publisher of GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING.
Hutson is a well-known asphalt track flagman and race fan, and has done some PR work for Lanier National Speedway.
Dale Terry has been writing and publishing GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING for about four years.
Please send your race track and race team news to: timmyhutson@msn.com
When I started this newsletter four years ago, it was to help tracks put more butts in the seats by sharing info about upcoming shows and the weekend's results. Hopefully new writer Timmy Hutson will have better luck getting tracks to send news and results.
Four years ago there were several racing publications in the area...
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 28, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 28, 2010
The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series has a fifty-lap, $5,000 to win Super Late Model main event on Saturday night at Cochran. It will be the first time since 2002 the Southern All Stars has visited the 3/8 mile red clay oval located in central Georgia.
A larger paying spring event is being planned for 2011. “We are looking forward to heading down to Cochran Motor Speedway” stated Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Director Brad Byrd. “We are already ironing out details to return to Cochran in the spring of 2011 with an even bigger show.” www.cochrangaspeedway.com http://www.southernallstarsracingseries.com/
GOLDEN ISLES SPEEDWAY SHOWDOWN ON THE COAST.
FRI...
Friday, October 29, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 28, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 28, 2010
The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series has a fifty-lap, $5,000 to win Super Late Model main event on Saturday night at Cochran. It will be the first time since 2002 the Southern All Stars has visited the 3/8 mile red clay oval located in central Georgia.
A larger paying spring event is being planned for 2011. “We are looking forward to heading down to Cochran Motor Speedway” stated Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Director Brad Byrd. “We are already ironing out details to return to Cochran in the spring of 2011 with an even bigger show.” www.cochrangaspeedway.com http://www.southernallstarsracingseries.com/
GOLDEN ISLES SPEEDWAY SHOWDOWN ON THE COAST.
FRI...
Friday, October 29, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 21, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 21, 2010
www.georgiastockcarracing.com
The 2010 racing season has seen 14-year-old Chase Elliott accomplish some amazing feats, among them winning the reopening race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, sweeping Late Model
championships at Five Flags Speedway and Mobile International Speedway,
impressive runner-up runs in the All-American 400 at Nashville and the USAR
Pro Cup race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and racing wheel-to-wheel with
Sprint Cup driver Kyle Busch in several events.
But his performance on Sunday at the historic Winchester (IN) Speedway topped
them all. In front of a packed grandstand at the "World's Fastest Half-Mile", Elliott drove like a veteran in becoming the youngest winner ever of a race that has a previou...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 21, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 21, 2010
www.georgiastockcarracing.com
The 2010 racing season has seen 14-year-old Chase Elliott accomplish some amazing feats, among them winning the reopening race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, sweeping Late Model
championships at Five Flags Speedway and Mobile International Speedway,
impressive runner-up runs in the All-American 400 at Nashville and the USAR
Pro Cup race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and racing wheel-to-wheel with
Sprint Cup driver Kyle Busch in several events.
But his performance on Sunday at the historic Winchester (IN) Speedway topped
them all. In front of a packed grandstand at the "World's Fastest Half-Mile", Elliott drove like a veteran in becoming the youngest winner ever of a race that has a previou...
Monday, October 18, 2010
10/17: ELLIOTT WINS THE WINCHESTER 400
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ELLIOTT WINS THE WINCHESTER 400
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. (October 17, 2010) - The 2010 racing season has seen
14-year-old Chase Elliott accomplish some amazing feats, among them winning
the reopening race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, sweeping Late Model
championships at Five Flags Speedway and Mobile International Speedway,
impressive runner-up runs in the All-American 400 at Nashville and the USAR
Pro Cup race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and racing wheel-to-wheel with
Sprint Cup driver Kyle Busch in several events.
But his performance on Sunday at the historic Winchester Speedway topped
them all.
In front of a packed grandstand, Elliott drove like a veteran in becoming
the youngest winner ever of a race that has a previous winners list that
reads like a ...
Thursday, October 14, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 14, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 14, 2010
www.georgiastockcarracing.com
Send your news to: Dale Terry, 1131 Westchester Ridge NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 404-634-3687
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Remembering Mike Swims
Today I am remembering a Brother in Christ, a friend, and a boss who left us three years ago to be with the Lord, Mike Swims. His widow Debra wrote the following on Facebook today:
"Remembering a life well-lived today: Douglas Michael Swims 11/17/64 - 9/28/07. It's all about the dash between those dates. What will your dash say about your life then that final date is written?"
Mike didn't care much for this forum because there were a lot of negative things written about him, his tracks, and his series through the years, but there were also a few nice things writte...
Monday, October 11, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 7, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 7, 2010
The Lucas Oil Late Model Series comes to Dixie Saturday for the “Dixie Shootout” and to Rome Sunday for the “Rome Rumble” to conclude the season. Both shows pay $10,000 to win.
Dixie's show starts at 7:30 and also includes the local Econo Bombers, Super Bombers, Limited Late Models, and Cruisers. Admission is $25 (17 and under $6, 8 and under free).
Rome's show starts at 7:30 and includes the Econo Bombers, Pony Stocks, Limited Late Models, and Cruisers. Admission is $25 (17 and under $6, 8 and under free).
With a 260 point lead, Scott Bloomquist will surely end the weekend as the Series Points Champion for the second year in a row. The contenders:
POS DRIVER POINTS
1 Scott Bloomquist 7160
2 Jimmy Owens 6900
3 ...
Monday, September 27, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPT. 23, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
---- SCHEDULE (more events below) ----
SEPT. 23-26 East Alabama 32nd Annual Alabama State Championships
Late Model - $7,000 to win
Sportsman - $5,000
Crate Late Model - $5,000
www.eamsdirt.com/
FRI. 9/24:
Anderson: Local Racing Divisions: B Mini Stocks, C Mini Stocks, BM Modifieds, Renegades, Super Renegades, Front Wheel Drives, Legends, Champ Karts. Last Friday night show. www.andersonmotorspeedway.com
Five Flags (FL) Speedway: Blizzard Series Super Late Models
FRI.-SAT. 9/24-25:
Dixie: Fall Monster Truck Nationals. www.dixiespeedway.com
SAT. 9/25:
441/Dublin: weekly racing show http://www.441speedway.com/
Albany: no racing ...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
The count down is on for the biggest event of the season for Lavonia Speedway - 16th Annual GA State Championships.
Friday night: the following classes will qualify and run heats:
Modified Street, Stock V-8, Stock Four Cylinder, Young Guns, Up Front,
FASTRAK Late Model (Qualify Only no heats).
Practice Session for Southeastern Late Model Sportsman Series and Southern All Stars
Saturday Night:
Main Evens only for the following classes: FASTRAK Late Model, Modified Street, Stock V-8, Stock Four Cylinder, Young Guns, Up Front.
Recognition of 2010 points winners of Lavonia Speedway
Qualifying and Main Events for Southeastern Late Model Sportsman Series and $5000 to win Southern All Stars. www.lavoniadirttrack.com...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Thanks to Atlanta Motor Speedway for sponsoring this issue.
---- SCHEDULE (more events below) ----
THURS. 9/2:
Dublin 441 Thursday Night Thunder $1000 to win Late Models, $500 to win Pure Stock. Racing at 8 hopefully over by 10:30 Questions : Justin at 912-690-2599 http://www.441speedway.com
FRI.-SAT. 9-3/4:
North Wilkesboro: PASS South late models 200 laps
FRIDAY 9/3:
Boyd's: Sprint Car Mania. USCS Sprints & Mini-Sprints www.boydsspeedway.com
Atlanta Motor Speedway: Georgia Best Chevy Dealers 150 - Southern Superstars Short Track Series! $10 or free with Sat. or Sun. ticket. Qual.: 2:10, Last Chance: 8:00, Feature: 8:50.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING AUGUST 26, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING AUGUST 26, 2010
Thanks to Atlanta Motor Speedway for sponsoring this issue.
Send news to: Dale Terry, 1131 Westchester Ridge NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 404-634-3687
I've looked at all of the offers available for the NASCAR Labor Day Weekend at AMS, and probably the most economical deal is a $69 package available now. It includes:
Friday night (concert and race for the Southern Superstars on the asphalt quarter-mile) - free with Sat. or Sun. ticket
Saturday (qualifying at 2:40 and 4:40, Great Clips 300 Nationwide Race 7:00) - $30.00 (unlimited free children)
Sunday (Emory Healthcare 500 7:30, pre-race and concert 4:30) - $39.00
Monday (free Breakfast 7:00-9:00 a.m.) for race ticket holders
1-877-9-AMS-TIX
Friday, June 4, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 3, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 3, 2010
The money side:
Dario Franchiti won $2,752,055 for winning the Indianapolis 500. Second was worth $1,007,305 to Dan Wheldon. Last (33rd) paid $255,305. Nine of the 33 starters were Americans.
After 13 races, NASCAR points leader Kurt Busch has won $3,516,012, including $399,623 for Sunday's "600". Clint Bowyer, in 20th, has earned $1,886,079. Two NASCAR starters are not Americans.
PGA Golf top money winner Ernie Els has won $3,460,341. Adam Scott, in 20th place in earnings, has $1,542,260. Els is a South African. Scott is Australian.
Not directly related to the above:
Donald Wayne Goodman, Monroe (LA) Motor Speedway Late Model Driver #602, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday afternoon, following a crash during a...
Sunday, May 30, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 27, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 27, 2010
Send your news to:
Dale Terry ddrrtt@earthlink.net 404-634-3687
If you receive more than one email, please report it to ddrrtt@earthlink.net
Movie of the week: "Racing Dreams - Coming of Age in a Fast World" is showing in Atlanta, Charlotte, and eight other big cities.
""Racing Dreams" is the award winning coming-of-age story about three kids who dream of one day racing in NASCAR. Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker, Marshall Curry, takes us into the lives of Annabeth (11 years old), Josh (12), and Brandon (13) as they compete for the championship in the World Karting Association's National Series—widely considered the Little League for professional racing.
"Clocking speeds of up to 70 mph, these you...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 20, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 20, 2010
Send your news to:
Dale Terry ddrrtt@earthlink.net 404-634-3687
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The Southern Superstars Short Track Series hopes to partner with Atlanta Motor Speedway for a 100 lap race to be held Friday night, September 3rd, on the infield quarter-mile during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend. Southern Super Stars promoter B J Parker stated “This is an exciting opportunity for our Series just to be mentioned in the same breath with Atlanta Motor Speedway and NASCAR. It’s a great opportunity for our Series and our drivers to compete at such a great track on Labor Day weekend."
The Series has a nine race schedule at Huntsville, Sayre, and Montgomery Speedways, running 100 laps events paying $2000 to win. Mark Day has...
Sunday, May 16, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 13, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 13, 2010
Send your news to:
Dale Terry ddrrtt@earthlink.net 404-634-3687
Talladega Short Track officials have posted $9700 to win the 97 lap “Red Farmer Classic” this weekend at the 1/3 mile clay oval. Red Farmer is the last member of the original Alabama Gang still racing, and he's at TST most Saturday nights, racing his late model #97F.
Schaffer Oil will sponsor the “Schaffer Oil Quick Time” award of $97, and the Half-Way leader award which will also be $97, and award a free case of Racing Oil to all feature winners Saturday.
One lucky Super Late Model driver will win a contingency package with a value of $970. All twenty-five drivers in the Super Late Model feature will be eligible to win it. All names will be thrown in...
Saturday, May 8, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 6, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 6, 2010
Send your news to:
Dale Terry ddrrtt@earthlink.net
Three posts on the 4m.net racing forum:
"Toccoa Motor Speedway is now CLOSED."
"Attention!!!! Toccoa Speedway is not done!! Look for a big announcement coming later this week on the future of Toccoa Speedway!"
"Negotiations have been verbally completed on the "New Promotion" of the Toccoa Speedway. The official Contract signing is scheduled to take place Sunday morning May 9th. The Toccoa Speedway will be closed Saturday May 8th and 15th. New Managements plans are to reopen on Saturday night May,22nd. Featuring a Full Race Program. Stay tuned to Track Forums, 4m.net and the Toccoa Speedway website for further details."
Jack Maddox & David Conner assumed Managem...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 29, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 29, 2010
GA's Clint Smith Hopes To End Long World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win Drought At Swainsboro Raceway On Saturday Night (May 1)
Maybe a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event in Clint Smith's home state will be the tonic he needs to bust out of a frustrating victory drought.
Smith, 45, of Senoia, Ga., couldn't pick a better place to snap a nearly two-year-long winless streak on the national tour than Swainsboro Raceway, which hosts the WoO LMS for the first time ever this Saturday night (May 1).
"I'd love to get it done at Swainsboro," said Smith, who is winless in his last 78 starts on a series that he has followed as a regular since 2004. "We don't get a chance to run Outlaw shows close to the house very often, so we're looki...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 22, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 22, 2010
Travis Pennington, the unjustly jailed young racing star, has been transferred to the Irwin County jail in south Georgia. Hopefully the move won't affect his support team of family, fans, and friends, but it is now 220 miles each way for the allowed one-hour weekly visits.
Jeffry Scott, in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 4/22, has a long story about the Georgia teens who are being trapped by harsh laws and youthful stupidity. Former DeKalb DA J. Tom Morgan, who has shown an interest in Pennington's case, is quoted. http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-schools-parents-and-482243.html
Talladega Short Track is back in action with two big shows this week...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 15, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 15, 2010
Dixie Speedway opens this week with a rare Friday-Saturday show, with Friday Time Trials for Super Late Models, LLM, and Crates, and Heat races for Econo & Super Bomber, Pony Stock, & Cruisers
Saturday will have the Spring Championships in all divisions. Racing starts at 7:00 p.m. both nights.
Next Friday and Sat., the Monster Trucks return, with Dueling Back Flips & Freestyle Motorcross, and a Show & Shine Contest with trophies. 8:00 each night. http://www.dixiespeedway.com
The Pro Late Models – the division that headlined the 2009 World Crown 300 last November - will make their first 2010 Gresham Motorsports Park appearance in a 100-lap main event Saturday. Also on tap for the ...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 8, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 8, 2010
Travis Pennington convicted of Statutory Rape
By Dale Terry, editor - Georgia Stock Car Racing.com
Copyright 2010
Travis Pennington, the 19-year-old son of Dirt Racing Hall of Fame member Jack Pennington, of Douglasvillle, GA, was convicted of Statutory Rape in Douglas County Superior Court Mar. 11, and sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge David T. Emerson.
According to a the District Attorney, about three years ago a 12-year-old girl reported the crime, and gave a video-taped statement. The DA said the victim’s family and the defendant’s family were friends and it was not uncommon for the victim to be at the defendant’s home.
She became a frequent visitor after Travis, age 16 at the time, and his racing success w...
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