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. Keep sending in those results, news releases, and story ideas. Thanks, Dale Terry ddrrtt@earthlink.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 25 Montgomery Motor Speedway Southern Super Stars Super LM Series 100 laps www.superstarsracing.com www.montgomerymotorspeedway.com
April 25 East Alabama Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Hobby, Bomber, Modified & Pure Stock racing 8:00 www.eamsdirt.com
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< ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour on SportSouth: Five Flags: 4/21 4:00, 4/23 3:00, 4/26 1:30 a.m., May 5 4:00, May 26 4:00 Lanier: 4/28 4:00, 4/29 7:00, 4:30 1:00 a.m., 4/30 3:00, 5/19 4:00 Dillon: 5/12 4:00, 6/9 4:00, 7/28 4:00 Addl. times and cable outlets: http://www.asasoutheast.com/09_stories/TV_Times.html < The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has a special two-hour broadcast of the SuperClean Diamond Nationals airing just two weeks after the May 8-9th event at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Lucas has 14 TV race dates scheduled and a Best of "Year in Review Show" for a total of 15 TV air dates. www.lucasdirt.com < SPEED will show a one-hour condensed version of NASCAR Camping World East and West races tape-delayed Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. May 28 (Thurs.) 3:00 p.m. SPEED Camping World, Iowa Speedway Oct. 1 (Thurs.) 3:00 p.m. SPEED Camping World East, Dover (DE) Oct. 8 (Thurs.) 3:00 p.m. SPEED Camping World West, All American (CA) Speedway < ARCA RE/MAX Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway Sunday, April 19 LIVE on SPEED at 1:00 PM ET. < ARCA RE/MAX 250 at Talladega Superspeedway Friday, April 24 LIVE on SPEED at 5:00 PM
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Beau Slocumb Update, from his sister Maggie: Monday, April 13, 2009 Round Three cont'd... ... they are hoping Beau will go home today or tomorrow. His last bag of chemo was started early Sunday morning. He got sick a good bit this round... I thought they were figuring out how to manage the nausea better after the second round but I guess it's different every time. Mom says they have been giving him something to help boost his white blood count and that puts him in a good bit of pain. Please pray that his counts come back up like they are supposed to after this treatment. When they dip too low, they make Beau come in every day for blood work and I think he gets pretty tired of doing that. Keep the prayers coming and keep the pictures coming, too! The ones I've gotten so far are great! beaupictures@gmail.com Macon racer Beau Slocumb has a rare form of soft-tissue sarcoma called Synovial Sarcoma. He had surgery in Macon Jan. 28, and is now at the Univ. of Texas Medical Center for six weeks of chemo treatments. Get well cards: >Beau Slocumb >c/o Sam & Dave Mosley >16407 Canyon Chase Dr. >Houston, TX 77095 Updates and reports from sister Maggie: http://beauslocumb.blogspot.com/ Slocumb’s racing career had gotten a boost from NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and he had tested an ARCA car at Daytona in December, reaching 182 mph. http://beauslocumb.blogspot.com/
June 23 (Tues.) Matt Hawkins Memorial Golf Tourn., benefiting Shepherd Center and Outreach Racing Ministries. 770-479-3706 www.matthawkins.net
The Georgia Asphalt Series, making its second stop of the season, is set to invade the Anderson Motor Speedway Friday for the Upstate 100 presented by Thomas Concrete. Early entries include Pro Late Model drivers such as TJ Reaid , winner of the first GAS event of 2009; Bill Elliott Development Drivers Chase Elliott and Casey Roderick; Lanier ASA SAT winner Shane Sawyer; Greg Simpson; Zach Rearden; Rodney Benefield; Will Prance, and others competing against local favorites Randy Porter, Ralph Carnes and more. Also on the race card will be local competition including the B Mini, C Mini, BM Modified, Renegades, Super Renegades and the 600 Racing Legends divisions. Double points will be awarded in all local divisions! Grandstand gates will open at 5PM. Qualifying will begin at 7PM and green flag racing will start at 8PM. As a special treat for the fans, an on-track autograph session is planned prior to the start of the Upstate 100 to allow fans to get a closer look at the drivers and their cars. NASCAR star and GAS car owner Bill Elliott will also be signing autographs. The GAS Series is making its second start of the early season and is coming off of a great first race weekend two weeks ago. www.andersonmotorspeedway.com http://www.lanierspeedway.com/GAS.html Anderson Motor Speedway is located just off of Interstate 85 at Exit 27 onto Highway 81 North. The all-new GAS Radio Network will bring fans live, flag-to-flag coverage of all GAS events. Fans can listen to the live broadcast by visiting www.LanierNationalSpeedway.com or www.BillElliott.com and clicking on the “GAS Radio Network Listen Live” link. More info at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
The new Southern Pro Late Model Series will re-open Montgomery Motor Speedway on Saturday evening (April 18) after three years of being silent. The 100 lapper will feature Pro Late Model drivers from throughout the southeast. "We are really excited about this opportunity to re-open this historic speedway," said Vince Whitmire, SPLM Series owner and Promoter. "We welcome drivers to check out our rules and we welcome them to come compete with us." Late Model drivers from thoughout the southeast are expected. MMS has gone through some extensive renovations that drivers and fans can look forward to enjoying. "Seventy-six (drivers) had confirmed they would be here (for practice last week)," general manager James Jones said. "But the (inclement) weather (on Friday) might have turned some of them back. We had drivers call from mid-Georgia, from north Florida, from Tennessee and South Carolina. They're a little gun-shy. They weren't treated well by the management that was here previously. We've got to earn their trust back. We've got to earn back the trust of the vendors. When they drive through the gate, it's the same old Montgomery Motor Speedway. But it's not. It's different, and we have to show them that.” Pure Stock, Super Stock and Open Wheel Modified classes will also compete on the 1/2 mile asphalt oval. Racing begins at 7 PM. www.splmseries.com www.montgomeryspeedway.com
The Southern All Stars are at Toccoa Speedway Sat., for $5000 to win. Benji Cole was the winner in 2008. He sat fast time and won at Toccoa last Sat. Young Gun 11-year-old Jason Calhoun won the 4Cyl div. < Super Latemodel 1.Benji Cole (fast time 12:386) 2.Randy Nichols 3.David McCoy 4.Kip Cochran 5.Danny Ledford 6.Steve Pearson 7.J.R. Headen 8.Bruce Taylor 9.Jimmy Ivester 10.Joey McCoy 11.Darrell Freeman < Limited Latemodel 1.Charlie Parker (fast time 13:073) 2.David Conley 3.Bobby Panter 4.Mickey Carpenter 5.Daniel Fowler 6.Mack English 7.Matt Pruitt 8.Ricky Harvey 9.David Grogan 10.Justin Sims 11.James Roulette 12.Galen Robinson 13.Daniel Wilson < Crate Latemodel 1.Jonathon Taylor 2.Ryan Bryson 3.Harley Holden 4.Clayton Turner 5.Dalton Bates 6.Ronald Wood 7.Wayne Wilburn 8.Steve Richardson 9.Derrick Harvey < Young Guns 4Cyl 1.Jason Calhoun (age 11) 2.Austin Outz (Thanks to Richard Pearson) http://www.southern-allstars.com Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
Southern All Stars Points, after four races: 1 Chris Madden - 472 pts. 2 Ronny Lee Hollingsworth - 366 3 Randy Weaver - 342 4 Ethan Hunter - R - 298 5 Todd Morrow - R - 264 6 Jonathan Davenport - 262 7 Jimmy Owens - 258 8 Tony Knowles - 246 9 Anthony White - 242 10 Tommy Kerr - 238 http://www.southern-allstars.com
Sweepstakes: Skip Barber Racing School trip for you and four friends (deadline 5/28): www.sleepinnroadwarrior.usatoday.com
Sugar Creek Raceway, in Blue Ridge, has become a part of the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series for 2009, and running on Friday nights will partner with Saturday night Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, NC. This will give drivers in the NeSmith Chevrolet WRS Late Model Division at both tracks added opportunity to race for a Regional title. Sugar Creek's first 2009 race is Friday night. Sugar Creek Raceway and Tri-County Racetrack officials have agreed to work together in 2009, not just with the NeSmith Chevrolet WRS Late Models, but in all divisions. “It’s this kind of cooperation between Friday and Saturday night tracks of working together that has made our 2008 NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Co-Promoters of the Year at Penton Raceway in Penton, AL and East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL successful,” NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Director Roby Helm said. “We’re confident Sugar Creek Raceway and Tri-County Racetrack will work in that spirit, and that they too will be successful.” In addition to the crate LMs, Sugar Creek will have weekly races for Econo Hobby, Modified Hobby, Stock Pony Cars, Late Models, and Sportsman divisions. Sugar Creek Raceway is located west of Blue Ridge, GA. Take Scenic Drive 1.8 miles west of State Road 5, and then go 2.2 miles south on Sugar Creek Road. www.nesmithracing.com http://www.sugarcreekraceway.net
441 Speedway, near Dublin, reopens Sat., with races for Road Warriors, Pure Stocks, Super Streets, and Late Models, and the rules are on their website. Admission is $10. We like their Rules 16 and 17: “A time limit of seven minutes will be imposed upon each heat race. The time begins when the initial green flag falls. When the time limit has been exceeded, the race will be declared official when the leader is given the checkered flag. Rookies must begin their heat and feature race from the rear of the field for their first three events (double features are considered two events). “If the time limit is reached prior to the completion of the scheduled laps, a green-white-checkered format will be implemented immediately. There will be one chance given to complete the race event under this format. If a caution is thrown after the green-white-checkered format has begun, the cars will be scored as they cross the line and the race will be considered complete.” Nice aerial picture of 411 Speedway: http://www.441speedway.com/
Lanier National Speedway will host the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified tour Saturday Night. The tour features 600 horsepower open-wheeled modifieds which run 15" wide Hoosier tires, giving the cars added traction to attain speeds up to 125 mph on some of the fastest short tracks in the South. “We love when the modified boys come to Lanier National Speedway,” said Lanier GM Terry Roberts, “The show the drivers and teams put on for the fans is the best out there among the touring series.” 2008 National Champion Teddy Christopher has entered - his first-ever trip to Lanier. “We will have show cars all over the place on Friday,” said Scott Pinner, Lanier’s Media Director. “Look for several cars to be at Sonny’s BBQ in Oakwood, the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Munday Mill Rd, and the Hampton Inn in Flowery Branch. This is a great opportunity for fans to see the cars up close before they hit the track on Saturday night” Last year, George Brunnhoelzl III set fast time at 13.543 sec., 98.353 mph, and won the feature. He's leading the tour points this year. Lanier's all-time record, which will never be beaten, according to USCS winged sprint tour director Pete Walton, is 11.03 sec., set by Kevin Swindell Sept. 3, 2005. In addition to the Open Wheel Modified show, Lanier National Speedway will also host a full card of racing this weekend. www.lanierspeedway.com www.nascarhometracks.com. Lanier National Speedway is located on Hwy 53 in Braselton. NASCAR Mod Tour action photo: http://www.speed51.com/2009_Photos/featured_photos/FeaturedPhoto_14_IcebreakerSpin_ri.jpeg.jpg
Modoc's 3rd Annual 2009 King of Stock V-8 Challenge Sat. pays $1000 to win, and the Fastrak-sanctioned crate div. pays $1500 to win. http://www.modocspeedway.com
Gordon Park's Motocross Promoter, William Goolsby, says the motocross track, weather permitting, will open every weekend (Saturday & Sunday) from 9 AM until dusk. Everyone can participate in the fun from kids to adults. 706-877-2146 Next race on the oval is April 25, http://www.gordonparkspeedway.net
Waycross has lowered admissions to $10. They race Saturdays. May 16, they'll have a pit crew challenge, with $500 first prize. http://www.wayxspeedway.com
All the local classes will race at Albany Motor Speedway Saturday night, and there's an open practice Friday 6:30-10:00. The National Late Model Series is at Albany May 16, $3000 to win. Albany Feature Winners, April 4th: Auto Value Late Model - Stacey Roberts Super Street - Jason Price Pure Stock - Joseph Lewis Enduro - Michael Adams Mini Stock - Chris Henry http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=albanymotorspeedway
Brian Ickler came all the way from California to show his dominance in the season opener of the Camping World East Series at Greenville-Pickens, SC, but Hartsville's Jody Lavender was the driver putting on the show Saturday. "What we had was a once-in-a-lifetime race car when everything was just perfect," Ickler said in victory lane at Greenville-Pickens Speedway. "We've run good here before, but this is a great way to start this season. We are happy to be here, and these fans are the greatest." Lavender was involved in an early accident and went to the pits. From there, he worked his way to second. WoO Dirt star Josh Richards had a very respectable fourth place in a rare asphalt race. Ryan Truex, the younger brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup drive Martin Truex Jr., finished 14th, and Jarit Johnson, defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson's younger brother, finished 24th. RESULTS: 1. Brian Ickler; 2. Jody Lavender; 3. Eddie MacDonald; 4. Josh Richards; 5. Britt Moffitt; 6. Patrick Long; 7. Steve Park; 8. Matt Kobyluck; 9. Alan Tardiff; 10. Matt Dibenedetto; 11. Jason Pattison; 12. Dakota Armstrong; 13. Dustin Delaney; 14. Ryan Truex; 15. Ryan Duff; 16. Todd Peck; 17. Alex Kennedy; 18. Rich Gould; 19. Jonathon Smith; 20. Matthew Kurzejewski; 21. Jeff Anton; 22. Kristin Bumbera; 23. John Salemi; 24. Jarit Johnson; 25. Jesus Hernandez; 26. Scott Bouley;. 27. Jason Cochran; 28. Dominick Casola; 29. Tom Hessert, III. Next: April 25: twin 50-lap features for late models http://www.greenvillepickens.com
Talladega Short Track "THE HORNETS' NEST" NEXTEL CUP WEEKEND SPECIALS < THURSDAY APRIL 23RD GO - KARTS TRIPLE CROWN $300 TO WIN < FRIDAY APRIL 24TH SUPER LATE MODELS - $2,000 TO WIN FULL SHOW ALL OTHER DIVISIONS PLUS: SPECIAL NEXTEL CUP DRIVERS MATCH RACE < SATURDAY APRIL 25TH SOUTHERN ALL-STARS / $5,000 TO WIN FULL SHOW ALL OTHER DIVISIONS POINTS RACES ALL NIGHTS RACING @ 7PM EACH NIGHT http://www.talladegashorttrack.com
YOUNG GUNS: Chase Oliver, of Crossville, AL, cancelled his prom date and his tux when the Southern Superstars season opener at Sayre Speedway was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for April 4. He finished second at Huntsville, and third at the rescheduled Sayre show, and leads the points race. “There is no way I can miss the race when we are committed to running for the point’s championship this year,” he said. Last season he was rookie of the year at Birmingham's Super Series. Next race: Montgomery next Sat. www.superstarsracing.com Last year TJ Reaid won his first ever GAS event at New Senoia Speedway (GA). It already looks like he’s going to win a bunch more this season as he scored the win in the season-opening event at Watermelon Capital Speedway. One of the biggest reasons that Reaid has come on strong is the addition of former CRA Champion Chris Gabehart to the race team. “It’s a good feeling to have a car as good as that. I can’t thank Chris Gabehart enough; he’s really brought our team along way,” said Reaid. “It feels good to know that when they start pressuring you that you can out run them." Max Gresham, of Griffin, also won at Senoia last year, and started this year with a win at Mobile in the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour. At Lanier's ASA SAT race, Gresham and Reaid had some racing contact, and both lost. Reaid chased Gresham around the track, and bumped him, and Gresham retaliated, spinning Reaid - who was hit head-on with lots of damage by Parker Harmons. Officials put Gresham, who turns 16 April 30, in time-out, ending his day, 22 laps down. It'll all be on SportSouth TV: Lanier: 4/28 4:00, 4/29 7:00, 4:30 1:00 a.m., 4/30 3:00, 5/19 4:00 http://www.speed51.com
Golden Isles has the Natl. Late Model Series plus Local classes next Sat. Last week Jason Fitzgerald won, and Mark Whitener was second in the GIS LM show. Full report at: http://www.goldenislesspeedway.com
Next race at North Georgia will be Fri., June 12, with the Lucas LM Dirt Series racing for $10,000 to win. http://www.northgeorgiaspeedway.com
Oglethorpe, near Savannah, is racing Saturday with Late Models, Love's Seafood Street Stocks, Wildcat Archery & Hunting Supply Pure Stocks, Savannah Go Mini's Mini Stocks, and Pooler Pawn & Diamond Company 440's. Admission is still $12 for adults, with races at 8:00. Next week they have a special race for the Pure Stocks. http://www.ospracing.net/
The USAR Pro Cup Series races for 250 laps at south Georgia next Sat. The local HOBBIE STOCK and SUPER STOCK have their second points race of the season. Qualifying is at 4:30, with the feature at 7:00. There's also NHRA pro ET drag racing Sat. and Sun. http://www.racesgmp.com
Promotion idea: Oglethorpe Speedway Park has published a sliding scale for their purses, based on the number of cars entered. In late models, for example, with 23 or more cars the winner gets $1250 and everyone gets $100 or more. At the other end, if only seven cars enter, the winner gets $300. http://www.ospracing.net/site/OSP%20Driver%20Info%20Page.htm
Promotion idea: Race fans won’t have to wait for the action on the track to heat up at Talladega Superspeedway to experience “The Big One”; they’ll be able to order it anytime they want. A one-third pound hotdog served with a special Speedway Sauce, the Big One is part of a revamped menu designed to give race fans more concession options at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track. Other new menu items include: Bama BBQ, Prime Rib Sandwiches, Nachos Grande and a half-pound Angus burger.(Talladega Superspeedway PR)
Never stopped there, but the old schoolhouse on the road between I-85 and Peach State/Gresham Motor Sports Park is now the Old School Fish House, offering all you can eat Fri.-Sat. 4:00-9:00 and Sun. 11:00-2:00. First show at the remodeled track will probably be the 26th Annual World Crown Weekend Nov. 13-15. Brandon Reed’s photos of the old tower going down in flames are on the webpage. http://www.greshammotorsportspark.com/
Scott Knowles was the big winner Saturday night at East Alabama Motor Speedway. Knowles first win of the night came in the egg toss competition for the Easter weekend celebration. Knowles and a lucky child from the grandstands outlasted nine other teams of drivers and children to become the 2009 egg toss champions. Later in the night Knowles took the checkers in the Late Model feature event for his second win in a row. Knowles led the last six laps to pick up the checkers ahead of Terrance Nowell, Larry Eldridge, Richie Stephens, Matt Woodson, Jimmy Evilsizer, Larry Harrod, Bert Tompkins, Rodgerick Dykes, and Chase Edge. Nowell came back to win the Modified feature. The United Dirt LM Series headlines this week's show, with $4000 to win. http://www.eamsdirt.com/
The King of Crates Challenge, a four race mini series, kicks off the 2009 Boyd's Points Championship Season Friday. The $2500 to win Crate LM race is a 40 lap "A" Main feature that is expecting to draw many top regional racers from the Crate Late Model divisions. The KoC Challenge will continue June 5, Aug. 14, and Sept. 18. Next week starts another mini-series creation, the Steel-head Late Model BORDER WARS, paying $2,000 to-WIN on Friday, April 24th. http://www.boydsspeedway.com/
16-year-old Johanna Long won her first career Blizzard Series Super Late Model race Friday night at Five Flags Speedway (FL): 1) Long 2) Bubba Pollard 3) Ryan Sieg 4) Ryan Lawler 5) Ryan Crane 19) Mitch Cobb (after a wreck on lap 68) Pollard, of Senoia, qualified 2nd, and Cobb, a Bill Elliott Development Driver, qualified 7th.
Bubba Pollard won Saturday night's opening race of the Miller Lite Super Late Model Series at Mobile International Speedway: 1) Pollard 2) Ryan Lawler 3) Johanna Long 4) Augie Grill 5) Jeremy Colangelo
Chris Madden took the lead from his outside front row starting position and then led all forty laps of the Southern All Stars East sanctioned event at Cherokee Speedway Saturday night. Madden fended off the early and later charges of Chris Ferguson who wound up finishing second. Casey Roberts, of Toccoa, had the Cherokee crowd on their feet during pole qualifying as he laid down a lap of 14.813 seconds, a new track record. Official Finish (partial) 1. 44-Chris Madden - Gray Court, SC 2. 22-Chris Ferguson - Mt. Holly, NC 3. 6-Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA 4. 2-Dennis Franklin - Gaffney, SC 5. 1-Ricky Weeks - Rutherfordton,NC 6. 9-John Pursley - Clover, SC 12. 101-Ethan Hunter - Tiger, GA 13. 17-Dale McDowell - Chickamauga, GA 16. 101-Casey Roberts - Toccoa, GA www.southern-allstars.com
For most of the first half of Saturday night’s ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour Matt Hawkins Memorial 100 at Lanier National Speedway, Shane Sawyer appeared to be in total control leading by as many as 10 car lengths at one point on the 3/8th-mile oval. And despite briefly losing the lead to Paul Kelly and Jason Hogan midway through the race, Sawyer reclaimed the lead over the final 30 laps and held off several late charges to win the season-opening race. “We had a good car throughout but it’s always tough here when they have two-wide restarts. But we bought our time and were patient and we were able to get the lead and hang on. I thought I was a good race for the fans.” After lapping nearly a third of the field through the first 50 laps, Sawyer got caught up in slower traffic and both Kelly and Hogan were able to slip underneath Sawyer on Lap 58. But three cautions in a nine-lap span beginning on Lap 69 bunched the field allowing Sawyer to use the two-wide restarts to reclaim the lead for good on Lap 78 and never look back. Jason Hogan was able to slide past Kelly on Lap 98 to take second with Kelly finishing third. Michael Lance, who started the race in 17th, was fourth, and pole-sitter Lee Langford was fifth. Chase Elliott started 16th but finished sixth, Jeff Choquette was seventh, Taylor Satterfield eighth, Jeremy Mullinax ninth, and Tyler Millwood finished 10th. Chase Elliott became the youngest driver to start an ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour event. The 13-year-old driver qualified 16th out of 34 cars and steered the Aaron's Dream Machine to a sixth-place finish. “We are trying to win a championship and the only way to ensure one is to be running at every checkered flag and finish ahead of the guys that are running every race. We don’t have to win every race we just have to beat the guys that race every race; it’s as simple as that. We had a good racecar and I might have gotten around Paul (Kelly) but I would have had to get into him to do so and there was no way we could get by Shane (Sawyer) so there really was no point. Paul has always raced me clean so I wanted to do the same,” stated Hogan, the three time series winner last season, and current points leader. Jason Bates used a great start on a Lap 15 restart to grab the lead and then cruised to the victory in the 20-lap open-wheeled modified race. Paul Antley took the lead on the start and then cruised to the win in the 20-lap Supertruck race. The Mini Stock division debuted again after a year off with Steve Hill leading from start to finish to win the 20-lap race. “It was good to come back here to Lanier and it was a tough race,” Hill said. In the Sportsman race, Iceman drivers Mike Davidson, Chris Holbrook, and Terry Martin took the top the top positions after the 20-lap event. Keith Barrett finished fourth and won the Sportsman division and fellow Sportsman driver Jackie Daniel was fifth. In the 20-lap Pro Masters race, Steven Ross grabbed the lead on Lap 15 and then held off Kyle Beattie and Currie Pierce to get the win in the Pro division. Beattie passed Pierce on the final lap to take second and Pierce finished third. Jeff Haynie finished fourth overall and was the Masters division winner. Zach Kittle finished fifth. “Boy that was a great race, just an awesome race,” an excited Currie said. “I tried the best I could to get the win, but it wasn’t meant to be. I’m just glad we all got through the final few laps and I was able to come away with another third place. It’s not a win, but we’re in the points at Lanier so we’ll take third.” Tyler Kivett survived five-cautions to win the 20-lap Legends semi-pro race. Kivett held off a late charge by Dusty Summers, who finished second. Jake Morris was third, Judson Kittle was fourth, and Zach Weaver finished fifth. Kyle Benjamin passed Kyle Wilson on Lap 11 and then cruised to the 20-lap Pro Challenge win. Brody Boswell passed Wilson to take second and Wilson finished third. www.curriepierceracing.com In the 20-lap Bandeleros race, Cody Garland led from start to finish to win in Young Guns beating Nick Hazelwood to the line. In the 15-lap Street Stock event, Bryan Buckner passed Mike Childers on Lap 14 to get the win. However, Buckner was later disqualified after failing post-race inspection making Childers the winner. Jody Trivette was second. Thanks to: Jeff Hart http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=219495 Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
Micky Cain’s ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour is working on a new website: http://www.asasoutheastasphalttour.com After three races, 56 cars have entered the ASA SAT shows. Top five in pts. are Jason Hogan, Jeff choquette, Taylor Satterfield, Max Gresham, and Jerrod Foley. They'll be at Dillon (SC) April 25.
Florida businessman Eddie Smith, who was a co-owner of some of the vehicles driven by Rich Bickle in the 1990s in what are now known as the NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, is back in the NASCAR garage. Smith has formed a partnership with former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield to buy the assets of the Chip Ganassi Racing Nationwide Series team. Holyfield has attended races in the past and is familiar with the sport, and Smith said Holyfield will attend races as his schedule permits. In other news, A legal notice that ran Wednesday in a small local newspaper said Holyfield's estate will be auctioned off "at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash" at the Fayette County courthouse on July 1. The 54,000-square-foot home -- located on Evander Holyfield Highway -- has 109 rooms, including 17 bathrooms, three kitchens and a bowling alley. A lawyer said the foreclosure of Holyfield's estate could actually be good news for his client (a mother, seeking child support) noting that an earlier trial uncovered evidence that the boxer had paid a $17,000 electric bill the previous December, largely because of an elaborate light display at the home. Holyfield, the only four-time heavyweight champion, has at least nine children. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3428080
The IndyCar Series may be coming to Barber Motorsports Park, near Birmingham, in 2010. Ten thousand fans were there to watch a test in March.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Friday, April 24 - Bedford (PA) Speedway $10,000 to win Sat., April 25 - Hagerstown (MD) Speedway $10,000 to win Points Standings: 1) Earl Pearson Jr. 630 2) Jimmy Owens 605 3) Josh McGuire 585 4) Dale McDowell 580 5) Scott Bloomquist 575 6) Billy Moyer 570 7) Scott James 550 8) Ray Cook 530 9) Jeep Van Wormer 525 10) Steve Casebolt 520 www.lucasdirt.com
Shane Ferguson picked up the Spring Street Stock Championship win at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL on a cool Saturday Night. Andy Davis finished in the runner-up position with Donnie Key third, Michael Skelton fourth and James McAvoy rounding out the top five. Tim Busha picked up his second straight Super Late Model win over Ross Martin who finished in the second spot, Jeff Smith in third, Danny Peoples fourth and Dallas Cooper rounding out the top five. 128 cars signed in. Racing continues this Saturday Night April 18th featuring a full race program and the final tune-up before Nextel Cup Weekend. Racing at 7:30PM. www.talladegashorttrack.com Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
Watermelon Capital Speedway will be having it's weekly racing program Saturday, featuring Bandolero's, Legends, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, Super Streets, and Claimers. Racing at 730p.m. and the program should be completed by 10:30p.m. April 11 results: < Bandoleros 1 26-Joey Padgett-Thallahassee 2. 6-Brandon Stewart-Cordele, Ga 3. 25-Marlee Graham-Leesberg, Ga 4. 17-Chase Knight-Leesburg, Ga < Mini Stock 1. 81-Jimmy Chancy-Kathleen, Ga 2. 707-Mark Rowley-Perry, Ga 3. 39-Banks Perdue-Cordele, Ga 4. 0-Jeremy Coonfield-Bonaire, Ga 5. 94-Cliff Hines-Vienna, Ga < Claimers 1. 16-Robert Price-Andersonville, Ga 2. 12-Lee Akin-Cordele, Ga 3. 71-James Yawn-Cordele, Ga 4. 3-Ben Massingille-Centerville, Ga 5. 17-John Burke-Cordele, Ga < Legends 1. 26-Steven Bloodworth-McIntyre, Ga 2. 31-Cindy Anderson- Concord, Ga 3. 44-Joe Parker-Vienna, Ga < Pure Stock 1. 12-Justin Bridges-Unadilla, Ga 2. 14-Josh Taylor-Ellaville, Ga 3. 17-Leon Childs-Sylvester, Ga 4. 14-Wesley Burke-Cordele, Ga 5. 54-Carlton Israel-Leesburg, Ga < Super Street 1. 49-Billy Nipper-Cordele, Ga 2. 99-Merle Diem-Americus, Ga 3. 17-Jason Price-Andersonville, Ga 4. 25-David Woodard-Perry, Ga 5. 20-Hunter Durham-Bluffton, Ga http://www.watermeloncapitalspeedway.com
Should the Watermelon Capital Speedway be switched back to dirt? "There is no need to start a discussion about making WCS a dirt track. It is an asphalt track and I expect it to remain an asphalt track as long as I run it. I like both asphalt and dirt racing and agree we could probably do better at this time with a dirt track but the work and aggravation of preparing a dirt track is more than I want to take on at this time. "Racing runs in cycles and dirt will fade out and asphalt will prevail over time. "People seem to forget but I have been to Cordele many times when the stands were empty and cars were few and far between. I have pictures of various races and the stands are almost empty. The first race I ran at Cordele in the early 80's when I resumed dirt racing after a long layoff, we had 4 late models show up. Things run in cycles and with the present economy like it is, I was somewhat encouraged with the crowd Saturday night. Hopefully it will get better but if not, we will adjust accordingly. "We try hard to provide a nice clean facility for spectator comfort and good racing and as long as the racers and fans want to support the track as it presently is, we will continue doing what we are doing. If support of the track declines to the point that I feel I can't justify opening it from an expense verses revenue standpoint, then I will close it down and find something else to do on Saturday night. "I hope this clears up any questions on this matter." Posted on the track forum by Marvin Ragan, owner
Gordon Park Race Results 11Apr2009 (partial) < Crate Late Model 1. 88 Johnnie Tucker Jr 2. 42 Chris Usry 3. 25 Russell Minton 4. B4 Brandon Carpenter 5. 71 Jimmy Maness 6. Z21 Zack Weathers 7. U2 Scooter Sullivan 8. 76 Chris Trull 9. M31 Michael Akeson < Super Street 1. 75 Andy Stewart 2. 14 Jason Burton 3. 19 Lance Beck 4. 10 Jay Dunaham 5. 66 John Dunaham < Stock V8 1. 5 Brian Rice 2. 42 Kerry Alexander 3. 007 Dale Wisnieski 4. 57 Charlie Anderson Jr. 5. 2 David Lowe Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
NASCAR REPORT With the help of two “Lucky Dogs”, John Wes Townley started 18th and finished 18th in the Nationwide 300 at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday. Former Alpharetta resident Joey Logano won. Townley and the No. 09 Zaxby’s Racing team will be in Phoenix for a Friday night race this week, ESPN2 at 9:00 p.m. www.teamrab.com
Winder Barrow Speedway results Top 5 finisher's in each class: < Street--1)Ronnie Poole,2)Brian Worley, 3)Randy Futral,4)Johnny Hill,5)Mark Chancey < Hobby--1)Jimmy Johnson,2)Shawn Tullis,3)Shang Frady,4)Chris Cagle,5)Jr Sampson < Adv 4 cyln--1)Wormy Gaddis,2)PJ Taylor,3)Perry Crowe,4)Shane Peppers,5)Jason Briscoe < Stock 4 cyln--1)Jeff Simpson,2)Casey Kennedy,3)Troy Towe,4)Ricky Blackburn,5)Shane Futral < Limited--1)Ben Withers,2)Jeff Lampp,3)Jimmy Johnson,4)Ken Lampp This Saturday the slingshots will be back and we will have a kid's foot race. (Thanks to Melissa)
Hartwell is off this week, but comes back April 25 with the Carolina Clash Super LM Series and May 9 with the Southern All Stars. http://www.hartwellspeedway.com
Saturday, the Georgia Mini-Sprints will be at Tri-County in NC. RESULTS FROM GEORGIA MINI SPRINTS AT HARTWELL 4/11/2009 CAR # DRIVER 1. 15 AUSTIN HUND 2. 41 TOM MAUSHARDT 3. b4 RON BISHOP 4. 3 DALE HOLMER 5. 19 BRIAN WEIMER for SAM McCULLOUGH 6. 31 JIM HOLMER 7. 91 DANK CHAPMAN 8. 36 BOB TRAPINO 9. 38 RAWLIN WEST 10. 5m MIKE MAGIC 11. 23 JIM TSOKATOS 12. 48 SHANE WERNER 13. 1a BLAKE JOHNSON 14. 73 DWIGHT PILGRAM 15. 98 A J TRAPINO 16. 16 CLINT GARRISON < POINTS: CAR# DRIVER POINTS 1. 15 AUSTIN HUND 212 2. 31 JIM HOLMER 204 3. 23 JIM TSOKATOS 199 4. 41 TOM MAUSHARDT 196 5. 36 BOB TRAPINO 193 5. 3 DALE HOLMER 193 www.georgiaminisprints.com
West Georgia had a car count somewhere around 80 Sat., and the track was in great shape from the week's rain, according to reporter Dan Johnson. < Mod Mini: Richard Bagby Frank Long Evan Lancaster < Enduro: Gary Brand Lee Owenby Scott Miller < Hobby: Jeff Carter Joe Hillman William Blair < Crate: Tony Kemp Michael Keener Lamar Haygood < Sportsman: Rucker Orr Glenn McWaters Roger Cassell < Ministock: Gary Parker Bobby Arnold Danny Smith < Full Stock: Randy Johnson Lee Dorough John Hemming
Rocky Bramlett and Taylor Dobbins found the most Easter eggs at Swainsboro, and got cash prizes from C&C Pawn. They'll have racing in all divisions Sat., with hot laps starting at 6:00. Put Thursday, June 18, on the calendar, for the make-up date for the Lucas LM Tour show. http://www.swainsbororaceway.com/
Albany Motor Speedway Racing Returns Saturday April 18 Race fans if you have not been to AMS this season you have been missing some of the best dirt track racing in South GA. If you have then you know you need to be at AMS Saturday April 18 for three wide side slamming dirt track action .With the NLMS coming to town on May 16, several drivers along with the locals will be getting ready for this 50 lap $3000 to win event . Last race some 73 cars and lots of fans came through the gates at AMS for a exciting evening of dirttrack action. Stacey Roberts in his Sunbelt Ford racer was able to halt Evan Becton's winning streak in the Late Models at two - so who will it be this week ? I The Pure Stock racers are definitly mixing it up with three different winners - Bradley Frakes, Michael Cannidy, and Joseph Lewis. In the Super Streets, Jason Price in the 24 is still in his dominating fashion as well as Michael Adams in the 89 but both had had some competion knocking at the door. In the Mini Stocks they had a first time winner. Chris Henry,from the Swainsboro area, made his long ride pay off, finishing ahead of multi-feature winner Tyler Boyette who was second. Come on out to the small track with the BIG dirt track action. Admission $10 - 12 and under free Upcoming: NATIONAL LATE MODEL SERIES --MAY 16 ---$3000.00 to win 50 laps For more info call Skip Pannell 229 343 0166 -----racetrack hotline 229 888 4088 Albany Motor Speedway is located just South of Albany Ga of US 19 @ Williamsburg Rd. www.albanymotorspeedway.net www.southernracefans.com
Tubby Nunn, of Boaz, AL came out of a short lived retirement to win the Super Limited Late Model feature at Fort Payne Motor Speedway, in a car that he sold over the winter. Greer Davis, of Boaz, AL bought the old 54 car and changed the number to 35 just in time to call and get Nunn to drive for him to check over the set-up. Nunn wound up with the quick qualifying time with a 15.002 and went on to lead every lap of the feature. Gar Dickson, of Flintstone, GA, was fourth. In the Crate Late Model race, Jody Summerville, of Rome, made it two-for-two in his twenty-five lap feature. Chad Smith, of Rome, started outside pole and finished third. Lewis Rakestraw, of Boaz, AL, got his second A-Hobby victory in a row beating the X car of Tate Nickolson, of Canton, GA. The next event at Fort Payne Motor Speedway will be Saturday, with a full racing program of Super Limited Late Models, Crate Late Models, Sportsmans, A-Hobbys, B-hobbys and Ponys. www.fortpaynemotorspeedway.com. Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
Ben Sumner will be the official flagman of Cochran Motor Speedway starting Saturday. They'll have racing in all divisions each Saturday, through May 23. The Natl. Late Model Series will race May 30. STEVIE JONES DOMINATES WITH BACK TO BACK WINS AT COCHRAN By: Rev. Todd Shearin Veteran late model star Stevie Jones scored his second win in as many weeks Saturday night at CMS. Jones who is also known as “The Gray Ghost,” lived up to that name by disappearing from a star studded field from the drop of the green flag. Jones set quick time and was never challenged throughout the entire race, often leading by a full straight away. Phil Pittman started on the outside pole and battled Jeff Fortner for the runner up spot with Fortner eventually overtaking him. Thirteen cars were on hand for the feature but no one could stay near Jones who powered away on every restart with ease.Stevie and I talked after the race and he wanted me to thank all of the fans for their support. Eric Register claimed the Sportsman feature, his second win of the year. Register took his Fatbaby Racing entry to the front from the third starting spot. Pole sitter Corey Compton and Tim Jenson set the pace early on with Jenson taking the early lead. Register held off Compton to take the win with Josh Odom finishing third. Veteran late model driver Wiley McDaniel made a rare start in the pure stock division pay off by taking the win from the outside pole. McDaniel beat pole sitter Eric Register to the corner at the start and went on to lead every lap. No one checked out on the field in this race with the top five separated by only a few car lengths. Nineteen cars were on hand for the cadet feature. Dustin Miller is a constant frontrunner and was once again the class of the field. Reggie Jones was third. In road warrior action, Sam Ussery took the win over last week’s winner, TJ Woodard. It was good to see Sam back after he flipped his car a few weeks ago. Woodard was very strong and raced Ussery hard for the win. Twelve year old Will Herrington was third. We also thank the DMD racing team of Donnie and Donna DeLoach for sponsoring our childrens activities and prizes. LATE MODEL 1-Stevie Jones 2-Jeff Fortner 3-Phill Pittman 4-Jordy Nipper 5-Dennis McDaniel SPORTSMAN 1-Eric Register 2-Cory Compton 3-Josh Odom 4-Don Mullis 5-Matt Baker PURE STOCK 1-Wiley McDaniel 2-Karl Willard 3-Jason Floyd 4-Robert Ethridge 5-Eric Register CADET 1-Dustin Miller 2-Alan Wilkerson 3-Regie Jones 4-Randell Barwick 5-Jason Floyd ROAD WARRIOR 1-Sam Ussery 2-TJ Woodard 3-Will Herrington 4-James Tucker 5-Tommy Johnson http://www.cochrangaspeedway.com Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
Promotion idea: Nashville Superspeedway added a special “All Access” option to its 2009 Nationwide and Camping World Truck series race ticket packages. For an additional $50, fans received access to the garage area, the drivers’ meeting, and the frontstretch staging area. www.speedwayillustrated.com
Promotion idea: The American Speed Association Member Tracks program is offering short tracks a chance to add DriveTech to their operations. DriveTech brings NASCAR-style cars, and offers racers and fans a chance to drive at high speeds. www.DriveTech.com
Promotion idea: The ‘battle' will continue even after the checkered flag falls on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Rumble on the River V' this Saturday night (April 18) at Virginia Motor Speedway. Providing fans an exciting added attraction themed on the rich history of the area surrounding the half-mile dirt track, costumed Civil War reenactors will greet the winner of Saturday night's 50-lap A-Main with a flurry of musket and pistol fire in Victory Lane. Reenactors dressed in both Union and Confederate uniforms will assemble around the winning car on the speedway's homestretch, giving the evening's star dirt Late Model driver a unique – and loud – salute using their authentic Civil War-era firearms. www.vamotorspeedway.com
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