Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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DIXIE SPEEDWAY CELEBRATES 40th SEASON!
Saturday night, at 7:30, Dixie Speedway celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a full stock car racing program and a gigantic fireworks display.
It is a rare event when any racetrack operates 40 consecutive yrs under any circumstances. This weekend Dixie Speedway will become one of only a handful of tracks in the state of Georgia to do so. The Swims Family would like to invite everyone out to help celebrate this milestone in the tracks history.
In a ceremony prior to the first race, the Cherokee County Historical Society will...
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Dixie Shootout grows to three night show
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Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have also announced some schedule revisions for the annual Dixie Shootout weekend in October. On Friday Night, October 9th the series will come to Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL for a $7,000 to win event. This will be the rain-out make-up race that was scheduled for last Saturday Night, June 13th that was postponed due to rain.
Following the Talladega event will be the annual "Dixie Shootout" on Saturday Night, October 10th at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA paying $10,000. Series officials have also added a date on Sunday, October 11th at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA paying $10,000 to win. The event at Rome will conclude the 2009 season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Series officials have also announced t...
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 11-18, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 11-18, 2009
(Next week: no newsletter. Vacation, relatives, and CRA 300 at Anderson, IN)
This week’s AMS Thursday Thunder feature theme is Georgia Auto Racing Hall of Fame Night and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Night. In addition to eight classes of Legends, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, Thursday Thunder’s second week will also include a vintage race car display from the Georgia Auto Racing Hall of Fame, a Kids’ Candy & Coin Scramble, and an on-track autograph session with all Thursday Thunder drivers.
The vintage race car display will feature several restored race cars, including a replica of Georgia native Jack Smith’s 1938 Ford Coupe that competed on both the Daytona Beach course and South Atlanta's Lakewood Speedway.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 4-11 (page two)
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 4-11 (page two)
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Kevin Prater supplied the picture of the Dixie Pit Shack Window for this week's earlier newsletter. He's got the two big wrecks at Rome from Sunday: http://kevinprater.home.mindspring.com/
The RC Cola / MoonPie ASA Southeast Asphalt tour has 23 advance entries for their show at the Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele Sat., with veteran Jason Hogan and newcomer Max Gresham on top of the points.
The ASA SAT and the USAR Pro Cup series (formerly the Hooters Pro Cup) will have a joint show, with two features, at Lanier June 27. www.asasoutheastasphalttour.com ...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 28 - JUNE 4, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 28 - JUNE 4, 2009
"Mother Nature is a racing fan." Jeff Hammond, NASCAR talking head 5/22/09
Details below:
Crate dirt LMs at Modoc for $4000 to win Friday
GAS at Lanier Saturday (and BBQ all day at nearby Brenau Univ.)
ASA South at Senoia Saturday
ASCS winged sprints at Lavonia Saturday
Cochran's April Johnson Memorial Race Late Models $3000 to win Saturday
Rome season opener Sunday - it's a real half-mile
"Battleground '09" was our headline Nov. 13, when we first reported on the expected war in Georgia among too many asphalt late model series.
Last week the first real casualty fell, as Vince Whitmire's Southern Pro Late Model Series (SPLMS) suspended their season after five shows. One of the leading drivers has pu...
Monday, May 18, 2009
SPLMS Schedule Season is Called Off
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from Speed51.com
SPLMS Schedule Season is Called Off After a Few Races
Economy and a Crowded Field of Tours Hurts First Year Series
By Mike Twist
After just two stand-alone events were held, the Southern Pro Late Model Series has suspended their racing schedule.
The series was born prior to this season as an alternative to several other Pro Late Model Tours such as the Georgia Asphalt Series and the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour. The force behind the creation of the SPLMS was Vince Whitmire, who had previously been involved with the GAS Series before a change of ownership and resulting dispute late last season [click here to revisit that story].
However, Whitmire's idea never really got a chance to get far off the ground in 2009. With only so many cars willin...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
A Late Model Double Header In South Georgia
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UDLMCS Media
The United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series makes two stops in Georgia this weekend. It will be the first appearance for the series at both Oglethorpe Speedway on Friday and Screven Motor Speedway on Saturday. The weekend of racing for the series gets underway Friday night with practice beginning at 6:15 PM and UDLMCS qualifying getting underway at 7:45 PM.
The historic half mile Olglethorpe Speedway has been racing since 1951 and in fact hosted NASCAR Grand National events in the mid-fifties. The track features aluminum grandstands, sky boxes and other modern amenities and has an 11:30 PM curfew. "It is a big, fast half-mile, and you better be ready when the green w...
Thursday, May 7, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING.com May 7-14
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING.com May 7-14
The ASA Late Model South Series and the Southern Pro Late Model Series will unite for a 100 lap event at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele Saturday. Late Model drivers from through out the southeast are expected to compete in the Watermelon Bowl 100.
This will be the third of five co-sanctioned events for the two series, which include joint visits to New Senoia Raceway, Concord (NC) Motorsports Park, and Rockingham (NC) Speedway.
Front gates open at 5pm starting with qualifying, autograph session ,and pre-race ceremonies. Racing begins at 7pm.
This is a great event for the Georgia fans with tickets only $10 with the ASALMS Coupon Flyer. Flyers are located on the ASALMS site at www.asalatemodelssouth.com.
Watermelon Capital ...
Friday, April 24, 2009
Lanier National Speedway announces MAJOR change to Late Model Racing
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BRASELTON GA - Terry Roberts, GM of Lanier National Speedway announced today that Pro Late Model racing at Lanier National Speedway will no longer be a NASCAR sanctioned points race at LNS. This announcement comes just one day before the season opening Late Model race on Saturday April 25th 2009.
This move is in response to the NASCAR minimum age requirement of 16 to run in an event sanctioned by NASCAR. This move by Lanier National Speedway will allow younger drivers already participating in the Pro Late Model series to participate on a weekly basis at LNS and challenge for the $25,000 in bonus money that is on the line this year at LNS.
“We have such fantastic young talent around this area in motorsports,” said Terry Roberts. “Our kids here start young in Quarter Midget, t...
Thursday, April 23, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING.com APRIL 23-30, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING.com APRIL 23-30, 2009
April 23 (Thurs.) Green Valley $2,500-to-WIN special SLM event
April 24 (Fri.) Talladega Short Track NASCAR Weekend Super LMs $2000 to win http://www.talladegashorttrack.com/
April 24 (Fri.) Boyd's Steel-head Late Model BORDER WARS, $2,000 to win http://www.boydsspeedway.com/
April 24 (Fri.) Sugar Creek regular show http://www.sugarcreekraceway.net
April 24 (Fri.) Oglethorpe Pure Stock Special + Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and 440's, Races @ 8pm, $12 for Adults http://www.ospracing.net/
April ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Travis Pennington Takes Win at Penton Speedway
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by Jack Smith - UDLMCS Media
Dana Eiland was running away from the United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series field and headed to a certain win at Penton Speedway until a tire went flat with seven laps to go. Travis Pennington inherited the lead and held off Terrance Nowell for the win.
Jason Fitzgerald, forced to the rear of the field after a lap 2 altercation, rode his his Bobby Labonte #7 race car back to third place and was threatening the leaders in the closing laps.
UDLMCS points leader Mark Whitener has to sit out tonight's race after blowing his engine during practice. He said simply, "That's racing".
He has a motor on the way for tomorrow night's UDLMCS...
Thursday, April 16, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 16-23, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 16-23, 2009
Readers, we've done it. We've got the schedule for this week for all 15 GA tracks, and six from AL and SC too - and that's not easy. Two of those - Sugar Creek and 441/Dublin - are returning from dormancy. There are also eight GA tracks not open this week.
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April 17 (Fri.) Anderson (SC) Georgia Asphalt Series Upstate 100 presented by Thomas Concrete. http://www.andersonmotorspeedway.com/ http://www.lanierspeedway.com/GAS.html
April 17 (Fri.) Modoc (SC) $1000 to win Crate Late Models -...
Thursday, April 16, 2009
ASA Late Models at Watermelon Capital Speedway
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Wes Burton and Rob Dubnecay to kick off 2009 season at Watermelon Capital Speedway In 2009, look for the duo of Wes Burton and Rob Dubnecay to make several appearances in both ASALMS Challenge and ASALMS South events. Burton is no stranger to the ASA Late Models Series as he has competed on a part-time basis since 2006. However, it will be the first appearance for Minnesota’s Rob Dubnecay with Ron Varney’s ASA Late Model Series.
In 2008, Wes Burton had his best year to date while piloting a late model. He racked up 5 top 5’s and 9 top 10’s in the 12 events in which he competed, including a $4,000 to win Super Late Model race at Southern National Raceway Park in Kenly, NC. The 2008 season also marked Burton’s first appearance in a super late model on dirt, where he won a heat rac...
Thursday, April 9, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 9-16, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 9-16, 2009
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April 11 Greenville-Pickens (SC) NASCAR Camping World Series East http://www.greenvillepickens.com
April 11 Gordon Park Regular Race http://www.gordonparkspeedway.net
April 11 Golden Isles LOCAL CLASSES
http://www.goldenislesspeedway.com
April 11 Lanier ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour http://www.asasoutheast.com http://www.lanierspeedway.com
April 11 Hartwell racing at 7:00 http://www.hartwellspeedway.com
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Pollard Takes Inaugural CRA Super Series South Event
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Cordele, GA (April 4, 2009) - Being the leader of Inaugural CRA Super Series South event, the Watermelon 125 at Watermelon Capital Speedway, was not a good place.
Four different times lightening struck different drivers while leading, resulting in new leaders, so Bubba Pollard had to be worried when he took the lead for the second time on lap 120 after the leaders spun while racing side by side. But he hung on for the last five laps to take the win of the historic event. Korey Ruble finished second, Ryan Sieg third, Justin Drawdy fourth and Danny Bagwell fifth.
"We had a real good car early, then the tires went away, or I ran them a little too hard, and after they cooled the car came back and we got faster as the race was going on, we seemed to be faster at the end" An e...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
TJ Reaid takes win at “The Melon”
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By Scott Pinner
CORDELE GA- In a race that was slowed by unexpected swimming expeditions, the 2009 GAS season got underway Saturday night as Acworth Georgia’s own, TJ Reaid took home the checkered flag in Cordele. Reaid felt the heat all night up front and worked the low part of the 3/8 mile asphalt holding off Shane Sawyer and Casey Roderick. Reaid led the most laps of the 125 lap feature to take the checkered flag and the first win in the 2009 GAS season.
Some unexpected swimming took place when cars left the race track in turn three and wound up in chest deep water off the backside of the track. The Cordele and south Georgia area had seen record rainfall in the week prior to the race and drivers who had the unfortunate ride off the back straight into turn three put ...
Thursday, April 2, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 2-9, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 2-9, 2009
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April 3 (Fri.) Screven Lucas Oil Dirt LM Series $7000 to win http://www.screvenmotorspeedway.com/
April 3 (Fri.) North Georgia Southern All Stars $4000 to win http://www.southern-allstars.com
http://www.northgeorgiaspeedway.com
April 3 (Fri.) Modoc Crate LM Challenge $800 to win ($500 bonus to top driver at Modoc/Lavonia)
http://www.modocspee...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ivedent Lloyd Wins at Golden Isles
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UDLMCS Media
Ivedent Lloyd set fast time, started from the pole and was never challenged after the first lap, winning the 1st Annual United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series Georgia State Late Model Championship at Golden Isles Speedway.
The weather finally cooperated on Sunday after a dismal two days of rain delays, and after heats and a B-Main, 24 cars were able to take the green for the 60 lap feature event.
Jason Fitzgerald ran in second much of the race, but was forced to the pits after contact with another car midway through the event led to mechanical issues. He got back in the running but could do no better than 12th.
One of many late model...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAR. 19-26, 2009
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Weekly Newsletter
The Southern Pro Late Model Series race at the New Senoia Raceway has been rescheduled for Saturday (March 21) with open practice on Friday afternoon 1:00-7:00. Saturday’s show starts with heats at 7:00 p.m. Qualifying for the late models is at 4:30. “The phone has been steady ringing for racers all over the southeast wanting to be the first winner of the new Southern Pro Late Model Series. But I guess Mother Nature won last weekend” states Charlie Edwards, promoter/owner of the New Senoia Raceway. Along with the SPLMS 100 lap pro late model event, New Senoia Raceway will also host racing in the Outlaw Late Model, Sportsman, and Mini Stocks. www.newsenoiaraceway www.splmseries.com
Lavonia opens with their second Late Model Mania Mar. 20-21, with t...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAR. 12-19, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAR. 12-19, 2009
Reporting from Las Vegas: Two weeks ago I finished my tour of the top dirt tracks with visits to Las Vegas and Fort Worth.
Las Vegas’ dirt track is part of a huge racing complex including the NASCAR track, drag strip, and asphalt short track. On a cold Wednesday night, over 50 USAC and CRA wingless sprint cars, and about 40 midgets competed on a very dry slick track. The big sprint cars put on a great show, in part due to inverting eight in the heat races.
On an even colder Thursday night, a near capacity crowd watched the World of Outlaws winged sprint cars put on a typical show, fast but boring. All three heat races, a dash, and a last chancec race produced zero passes and follow-the-leader. In the feature, Donny Schatz sta...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
SOUTHERN RANKINGS: MADDEN & DAVENPORT ON TOP
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story by: Steve Hixson
(3/11/09) – So far in 2009 it’s been all TAR-HEEL’s… Ray Cook has dominated since the opening bell in Talladega. Well this weekend a new challenger is stepping up to the proverbial plate. Known as the BLAIRESVILLE ASSASSIN or SUPERMAN, Jonathan Davenport has laid claims to not one, but two weekend $10,000. cash prizes and has officially asserted himself into the Southern RANKINGS Top 5. SMOKEY – Smoked Em’ In North Georgia, but Missed the Connection back home… Not to be confused with Gary Wright (no not even the Sprint Car racer) the DREAM WEAVER has been making noise again as of late. Well look at the Crossville, Tennessee ace Randy Weavers also, in this edition of the Southern RANKINGS Report # 090311.
Cook still leads the charge and had a very g...
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAR. 5-12, 2009
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAR. 5-12, 2009
During our winter holiday, a lot of news has been posted on our Karnac website:
http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com/
3-2-09: Atlanta Motor Speedway April-May calendar
3-2-09: ASA TOUR RACING IS ALIVE TODAY FROM COAST-TO-COAST
2-22-09: Chase Elliott wins 3, major announcement coming
2-22-09: No. GA: opens with OSAS Mar. 7
2-18-09: Tony Knowles win Winchester ‘King of the Hill’
2-18-09: "Rattler 250" to be possible $25,000-to-Win Event
2-10-09: PASS South adds Truck div.
2-8-09: CAREER BEST 4TH FOR JOHN WES TOWNLEY AT DAYTONA
2-8-09: WoO: '09 PREVIEW
2-6-09: Atlanta Motor Speedway Partners with Local Hotels to Cap Rates
2-5-09: Denson takes over Nash...
Friday, March 6, 2009
Max Gresham stepping up to Gibbs ride in Camping World Series
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Max Gresham Ready For Full 2009 Season Young Driver To Fill Joe Gibbs Racing Camping World Seat, Wheel Family-Owned Late Model This Season
GRIFFIN, GA (February 27, 2009) - Max Gresham has a full calendar in 2009 including turning 16 years old on April 30. At that age, most people are looking forward to getting their driver’s license and sliding behind the wheel of an automobile.
And while Gresham is eager to celebrate his birthday and cruise around his native Griffin, GA with a carload of friends along for the ride, he’s even more enthused about taking the wheel of a NASCAR Camping World East Series stock car fielded by Joe Gibbs Racing later this season.
"I’m really thrilled to have an opportunity to be in a Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) NASCAR Camping World car this season...
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
GAS: “The Melon” with CRA South April 4
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GAS season to debut at “The Melon”
BRASELTON GA: Terry Roberts, General Manager for the Georgia Asphalt Series & Lanier National Speedway announced on Tuesday that the GAS will kick off its 2009 season at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele GA on April 4th. This will be the first event of the season that has already received great attention with the announcement of the all new 2009 Triple Crown $50,000 Challenge for the GAS.
In conjunction with the season opener for the GAS, R.J. Scott announced on Tuesday night's Speed 51 Radio show that the first-ever CRA South Super Late Model race will take place at Watermelon Capital Speedway (GA) on April 4th.
“This is a great showcase event for these two great race series” said Roberts, “Lots of drivers will run both ra...
Monday, March 2, 2009
Atlanta Motor Speedway April-May calendar
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Atlanta Motor Speedway Racing Series:
April 3: Off-season Legends Race
Racing’s stars of tomorrow will compete on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s famous “Thunder Ring” quarter-mile oval in Legends, Bandolero and Thunder Roadsters. While the Atlanta Motor Speedway grandstands are not open for this event, fans can purchase infield passes at the GSP building located near the main entrance to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Infield passes are $12 for adults, $5 for ages six through 12, and children ages five and younger are admitted for free. For more information, visit www.legendsofga.com or www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.
May 8: Off-Season Legends Race
Racing’s stars of tomorrow will compete on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s famous “Thunder Ring” quarter-mile oval in Legends, Bandolero and T...
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