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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 recognize Dixie Speedway as an official historical site. To compliment this honor, the State House and Senate unanimously voted May 23rd as Dixie Speedway Day in the State of Georgia. The Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, Sportsman, Econo Bomber, Super Bombers, Cruisers and Pony Stocks will all be competing in the stock car racing portion of the program. The firework display presented by Coca Cola will take place during intermission shortly after dark. Racing at 7:30 PM. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 and a $2 discount will be given when a Coca Cola bottle cap is presented at time of ticket purchase. For further information, call 770-926-5315. www.dixiepseedway.com
Sunday night the action moves to Rome Speedway where fans will be treated to a 30 lap Super Late Model Championship that will pay $2,000 to the winner. In addition to the Super Late Models, Rome Speedway will also host a full stock car racing program with Limited Late Models, Crate Late Models, Econo Bombers, Pony Stocks, and Cruisers along with another huge fireworks display presented by Coca Cola. Racing at 7:30 PM. www.dixiepseedway.com
Screven hosts the O'Reilly Southern All Stars Paying $5,000 To win Sat., Plus a Moonrunners $1,000 to win makeup race from Jan. Adm. only $10. The 10th Annual Rebel Yell, featuring Ray Cook's Southern Nationals, with $5,300 to win, is Sat., July 18. Redd has announced that the 9th annual Ga. State Outlaw Championship will pay $5000 to win in the Renegade 4 class (some tracks call them 440s or extreme 4s). 43 cars will start, with qualifying, heat races, and a feature. http://www.screvenmotorspeedway.com/
Lanier National Speedway, the USARacing Pro Cup Series, and the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour have a special weekend of late model asphalt action, starting Friday with the ASA cars practicing, and the Bandoleros, Pro Challenge, and Legends cars will have their feature events. It's R/C Cola-Moon Pie Fan Appreciation Night where adults can get grandstand tickets for only $5 and kids under 12 years old are admitted FREE! Fans purchasing tickets will get a free R/C Cola and a Moon Pie while supplies last, and autographed Bill Elliott souvenir giveaways. Gates open at 5pm Friday. Gates open Saturday at 4:00 pm with qualifying at 4:30 pm. Laniers own Pro Late Models kick off the racing action with a 60-lap shootout starting at 6:00 pm. An autograph session for both touring divisions follows at 6:30 pm. Then its the USARacing Pro Cup Series Aaron's 250 followed immediately by the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tours R/C COLA-MOON PIE 100. This will be the first USARacing Pro Cup Series race at the 3/8 mile asphalt oval and the first ever combo event with ASA. “USAR is very excited to partner up with the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour,” said Jimmy Wilson, Vice President/Series Director. “John Kee and Micky Cain have done an outstanding job building their series and we look forward to a great partnership with this doubleheader and the Lanier staff.” Kyle Fowler, age 16, of Smyrna, made his first appearance with Pro Cup at Myrtle Beach, SC, last week, but a transmission issue took him out of the race. He's entered at Lanier. “I do have about a million laps at Lanier, I definitely will have a better chance there than [at Myrtle Beach],” commented Fowler, who was GA Asphalt Series Rookie of the Year in 2007. “I’m pretty familiar with Lanier, so hopefully we can go there and get a good showing.” Current series point leader and three time 2009 winner, Clay Rogers will be coming to Lanier National Speedway for the first time in his racing career. “We look at this track as any other track that we’ve never seen before. We’ll take it as it comes. Nine times out of ten we run fairly the same setup and just make a couple of changes. We’ve been really competitive so far this year and I don’t really expect anything different here,” commented the driver.” Lanier's Quarter-Midget track will be in action starting at 10:00 a.m. Sat., with a points race for many classes. Track record: SR. HONDA class: Nicholas Wilt 6.475 sec. The club offers a $75 intro session. http://maqma.org < ASA SAT Point leaders: 1 Jason Hogan 701 2 Max Gresham 687 3 Jeff Choquette 661 4 Jerrod Foley 621 5 Paul Kelly 615 6 Parker Hammons 596 7 Tyler Millwood 595 8 T J Reaid 546 9 Terry Horak 538 10 Allen Gorden 509 < Upcoming ASA SAT: 7/11 Orange County Speedway 7/25 Montgomery Motor Speedway 8/8 Anderson Motor Speedway 8/29 Watermelon Capital Speedway 9/12 Lanier National Speedway www.asasoutheastasphalttour.com www.lanierspeedway.com http://asasatwebsite.homestead.com www.usarprocup.com
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June 25 (Thur.) Atlanta Motor Speedway Legends racing www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
June 26 (Fri.) Atlanta Motor Speedway Drag racing - ladies race free. ‘Hot Rod Heaven’ in the Show-N-Shine classes. www.speedpics.net www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
June 26 (Fri.) Boyd's SLM TN Thunder Shriners Race 50 laps $3000 to win + Regular Racing Program http://www.boydsspeedway.com
June 26 (Fri.) Modoc (SC) Modoc Cup Series Race #3 $2000 to win Crate Late Models + $1000 to win Super Street http://www.modocspeedway.com/
June 26 (Fri.) Sugar Creek no racing www.sugarcreekraceway.net
June 26 (Fri.) Oglethorpe local divs. www.ospracing.net
June 26 (Fri.) Penton Summer Fun Party (Kids Races/Candy Drop/Prizes) www.pentonraceways.com
June 26-27 Lanier Double features Sat.: ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour 100 laps and USAR Pro Cup 250 laps. Fri: ASA SAT practice, plus Legends & Pro Challenge features. www.asasoutheastasphalttour.com http://www.lanierspeedway.com/
June 27 Dixie 40th Anniversary full stock car racing program and a gigantic fireworks display www.dixiepseedway.com
July 3 (Fri.) Oglethorpe no racing www.ospracing.net
July 3 (Fri.) Modoc (SC) Fastrak Natl. Touring Series $3000 to win Crate Late Models + $1000 to win Super Stock 4 http://www.modocspeedway.com/
July 3 (Fri.) Sugar Creek no racing www.sugarcreekraceway.net
July 3 (Fri.) Atlanta Motor Speedway Drag racing + the largest fireworks show on the southside. Special motorcycle awards for Best Paint, Best Chrome, Best Engine, Best Ladies Ride and Best Custom www.speedpics.net www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
July 3-4 Cochran Speedway Midseason Championship show. The qualifying and heats will be Friday, with big-paying features Saturday: Late models - $2000 to win Sportsman - $2000 to win Pure stock - $1000 to win Cadet - $1000 to win Road Warrior - $500 to win Kids Power Wheels racing too Adm. $12 Fri., $15 Sat. http://www.cochrangaspeedway.com/
July 3-4 Green Valley Crate Nationals $25,000 to win. Fri. time trials. Sat. B-mains and Feature, fireworks www.greenvalleyspeedway.com
July 7 (Tues.) East Alabama Racing In Late Model, Limited Sportsman & Hobby www.eamsdirt.com
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Friday is the Modoc Cup Race #3, a $2,000 to win Crate Late Model feature. There's also a $1000 to win Super Street race, plus all other local divisions. Modoc Cup Race #4 is Fri., July 3, with the Topless Fastrak Crate Late Model National Touring Series with $3,000 to win, a $1000 to win Super Stock 4 race, plus Racing in all other classes. http://www.modocspeedway.com
Oglethorpe will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Fair Aug. 21-22, with a race show Friday and a free music concert Saturday. Music starts at 1:00. This Friday the show includes the Southern Eagle Budweiser Late Models, Love's Seafood Street Stocks, Wildcat Archery & Hunting Supply Pure Stocks, Savannah Go Mini's Mini Stocks, and an Extended Lap Feature for the Pooler Pawn & Diamond Company 440's. Southern Eagle Budweiser Late Models last week: 1st Branden Yawn #11 2nd Donnie Bazemore #28 3rd Lonnie Brant #43 4th Mac Lipthratt #14 5th Sean Meks #5 They're off July 4the weekend, and the sprint cars return to the track July 10. http://www.ospracing.net/
Not everyone likes Hartwell, including "racin_nut07" who posted on http://www.trackforums.com "Why is it that Hartwell Speedway can't get finished at a decent hour? Maybe they should get a rasslin ring and promote the local tuff man and tuff woman fight nite for the off weeks. The brawl was ridiculous. "This is definitely not a family atmosphere and I am not coming back." On the other hand "candle burner" posts "I think that Hartwell is a good track. It's very exciting." Lavonia promoter Brad York had a Happy Fathers Day winning the Limited show at Hartwell: < Limited Late Model 1. Brad York 2. Rodney Peters 3. Robin Collins 4. Bubba Russell 5. Parker Herring 6. Ted Crunkleton 7. JR Headen < Crate Late Model 1. Parker Herring 2. Hot Rod LaMance 3. Johnnie Tucker Jr. 4. Kenny Collins 5. Scott Holmes 6. Grant Jordan 7. Danny Sanders 8. Eric Veal 9. Dale Vickery 10. Blake Craft 11. Bubba Russell Hartwell hosts a $5000 to win Fastrak show July 4, and it will be a topless race. Fireworks too. Fastrak promoter Stan Lester says "bring your lawn chairs." The Southern Nationals Series, with $3500 to win, comes Thurs., July 16.
Atlanta Motor Speedway’s fourth week of Thursday Thunder will include a special class of NASCAR’s next stars, as young fans from the grandstands are invited to compete in the Kids’ Bike, Trike and Power Wheels Races in two age groups at intermission time. In addition to the activity for kids, Thursday Thunder will feature eight classes of Legends, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, heat races, and promoter’s choice events. Five Thursday Thunder competitors have managed a pair of wins in their respective classes: Luke Benhke of Fayetteville (J.J. Morley Outlaws), Chris Cable of Griffin (Thunder Roadsters), Cody Haskins of Marietta (Semi-Pro), Jeff Haynie of Zebulon (Masters) and Matt Linker of Mt. Pleasant, N.C. (Young Guns). Tickets are just $5 for adults and $1 for children 6-11 (ages 5 and under are free). Gates open at 6 p.m., heat races start at 6:15 p.m. Upcoming: Fans attending the July 2 edition of Thursday Thunder and the July 3 date of Friday Night Drags will be treated to one of the largest and best fireworks shows on Atlanta’s south side. Legends racers use Sunoco 260 GTX unleaded at $4.50/gal. at the track. www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Golden Isles has the National Late Model Series July 4, with $3000 to win. Starts at 7:00. GIS Results 6/20/09: Late Models 1.Tyler Ivey 2.Jason Fitzerald 3.Kyle Van Sickle 4.Dillon Wood 5.Bo Allen 6.David Browning 7.Buddy Geiger 8.Brandon Dewitt 9.Chuck Chitty 10.Charlie Williamson 11.Travis Sanders 12.Ryan Van Sickle 13.Morrie West 14.Jeff Henry 15.Graig Grice 16.Brian Scott 17.Adam Parrish 18.Jordan Lockhart 19.Shane Williams Graig Grice won the Limited Sportsman race with Matt Dean running a strong second place. http://www.goldenislesspeedway.com
Bubba Pollard, of Senoia, is the points leader going into the third racing weekend in the Sunoco Gulf Coast Championship for Super LMs. The first 100 green flag laps will be contested Friday evening over the Five Flag Speedway course in Pensacola, with the second 100 laps at Mobile International Speedway Saturday night. Both races have an 8 pm start time and both racing facilities will present a giant fireworks display as part of the racing evening. Hayden, Alabama's Augie Grill stands second in the series points race at 639. www.mobilespeedway.net
Jason Hogan won the specator race Saturday at Lanier Speedway, getting some practice for the Moonpie race this week.
Green Valley has the Crate Nationals with $25,000 to win July 3-4. Fri. time trials. Sat. B-mains and Feature, fireworks www.greenvalleyspeedway.com
Penton closes when school opens, and only has six shows left: June 26: Summer Fun Party (Kids Races/Candy Drop/Prizes) July 10: Powder Puff Race (Ladies race the Bandit Cars) July 17: Spectator Races (Bring your street car!) July 24: Salute to Military and Police (Free admission with ID) August 7: Spectator Race (Bring your street car!) August 14: Last race of 2009 season! www.pentonraceways.com
Anderson (SC) has a full racing show Friday, plus the kids' club Birthday Bash. Last week's results: Division Car # Driver Name Renegades 49 Shawn Campbell Super Renegades 78 Mike Crain B Mini Stock 0 Mark Timmerman C Mini Stock 225 Jack Kelley Stock Four 14 Mark Burdette Legends Pro 96 Kyle Beattie Legends Masters 00 Randy Gunton Legends Semi - Pro 3 Andrew Brown BM Modifieds 33 Trey Gibson http://www.andersonmotorspeedway.com
NeSMITH CHEVROLET WEEKLY RACING SERIES RESULTS FOR WEEK 12: June 16: EAST ALABAMA MOTOR SPEEDWAY – PHENIX CITY, AL: 1. 55 Montana Dudley 2. 27 Larry Harrod 3. 66k Scott Knowles 4. 08 Bobby Eiland 5. 01 Travis Pennington 6. K9 Richie Stephens 7. 91 Tod Darda 8. J3 John Capps III 9. 5 Rodgerick Dykes 10. RC3 Russ Ogletree 11. 27s Gordy Scarbrough 12. 9 Adam Brown 13. 18 Chase Edge 14. 14 Pat Wall 15. 34 Chad Wallace 16. 99 Larry Eldridge June 19: PENTON RACEWAY – PENTON, AL: 1. K9 Dana Eiland 2. 91 Tod Darda 3. 52 Marc Gooden 4. 34 Chad Wallace 5. 23 Jeff Landrum 6. 21s Jake Sanders 7. 18 Chase Edge SUGAR CREEK RACEWAY – BLUE RIDGE, GA: Brian Kinnersley, of Blairsville, picked up his sixth NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series East Region win of the season on Friday night at Sugar Creek Raceway driving the Arrant Spreader Service Mastersbilt. 1. 27k Brian Kinnersley 2. 64 Jacob Anderson 3. 51 Randy Dillard 4. 7 Jason Deal 5. 3d Jim Bob Davis 6. 99 Jacob Grizzle June 20: TALLADEGA SHORT TRACK – EASTABOGA, AL: 1. 47 Adam Martin 2. k17 Cory Korreckt 3. 38 Jerry Goodwin 4. 5 Mike Combs 5. 18 Landon Sims 6. 17 Cameron Heath 7. 17 Adam Gauldin 8. 29 Brian Ponder 9. 9 Brentt Roberts 10. 51 Gary Kellum 11. 6 Lee Woodard 12. 55 Ryan King 13. 75 Jonathan Lambert 14. 11 Chris Blackburn 15. 13 David Pettus 16. 41k Steve Kirk 17. 5 Logan Yates 18. 90 Jimmy Kay 19. B97 Lee Burdett 20. 20 David Dailey 21. 14 Victor Turner 22. 07 Jimmy Elkins Jr. TRI-COUNTY RACE TRACK – BRASSTOWN, NC: 1. 81 Kevin Sutton 2. 71 Kevin Bradshaw 3. L28 Terry Ledford 4. 64 Jacob Anderson 5. 98 Jeremiah Bolling 6. 17 Kurt English EAST ALABAMA MOTOR SPEEDWAY – PHENIX CITY, AL: Larry Harrod, of Plains, GA, bagged his first win of the season on Saturday night at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL driving the Q107.3 Rocket. 1. 27 Larry Harrod 2. 55 Montana Dudley 3. 7 Terrance Nowell 4. K8 Bobby Eiland 5. K9 Dana Eiland 6. RC3 Russ Ogletree 7. 66k Scott Knowles 8. 5 Rodgerick Dykes 9. 18 Chase Edge 10. 52 Marc Gooden 11. 88 Matt Woodson 12. 14 Pat Wall 13. 2 Randy Hester 14. 9 Adam Brown 15. 15 Ryan Evans 16. 25 J.W. Noles 17. 20 Glenn Brewer www.nesmithracing.com
FASTRAK Blasts into July With $71,000 Up for Grabs July 3 Modoc Speedway-Modoc SC $3000 To Win July 4 Hartwell Speedway-Hartwell Ga $5000 To Win July 11 Cherokee Speedway-Gafney SC $5000 To Win July 24 Friendship Speedway-Elkin NC $2000 To Win July 25 Wythe Raceway-Rural Retreat VA $3000 To Win www.fastrakracing.com
In the Crate Late Model race, it was Kasey Hall, of Geraldine, AL, who got his first win at Fort Payne Motor Speedway. The pole setter was Matthew Turner, of Dawsonville, who ended up third. Jarrod Greene, of Rome, took second. Dustin Hendrix, of Dawsonville, got third in Sportsman racing. The next event at Fort Payne Motor Speedway, Saturday, will feature a full racing program for all classes plus bicycle races for the kids. Saturday, the Fourth of July: A forty lap Super-Limited Late Model race that pays $3000.00 to win and $300.00 to start. There will be fireworks and a full racing program for all other classes.
PASS South super late model Dixie 150 - New Senoia Speedway - 6/20/2009 1 26 Preston Peltier 2 09 Keeton Hanks 3 47 Trey Mitchell 4 98 Justin Wakefield 5 26p Bubba Pollard 6 1 Jimmy Garmon 7 26r Ben Rowe 8 10 Ryan Blaney 9 29 Allen Kearns 10 35 Devin Jones 11 39 Scott Patton 12 4s Jay Fogleman 13 62 Mark Gibson 14 4 Chris Whorton 15 52 Bobby East 16 91 Heath Hindman After qualifying 6th, Bubba Pollard, of Senoia, fought his way though the 16 car field to as high as the second position. Pollard had made some serious challenges for the lead around lap 95 before eventual race winner Preston Peltier took the win.
Best AMS ticket promotion: 17 fans (and a friend each) will win Six Flags tickets and a ride on it's biggest coaster with NASCAR's David Ragan Thurs., July 16. www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/sixflags
John Wes Townley and RAB Racing will be making their debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend in the Camping World RV Sales 200. He failed to qualify at Milwaukee last week. David Green, the 1994 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion, has been working with the rookie driver since Dover in May as his driver coach and spotter. Keeton Hanks will drive John Wes’ Zaxby’s Late Model at Lanier National Speedway Saturday. Keeton won the pole and finished second in the No. 09 Zaxby’s Late Model on Saturday at Senoia.
441 Speedway Results June 20, 2009 (posted on Track Forums) Late Model (6 cars)- 1. 12- Ken Ricks, Adrian; 2. 45- Ricky Brantley, Ailey; 3. C4- Brad Comer, Gray; 4. 21- Frank Williams, Dublin; 5. 6- Kyle Bridges, Moultrie. Sportsman (5 cars)- 1. 27- Eric Baggett, Dublin; 2. C4- Charlie Waller, Mt. Vernon; 3. 21- Ken Ricks, Adrian; 4. 12- Matt Baker, Allentown; 5. C4- Brad Comer, Gray. Super Street( 14 cars)- 1. 3Xs- Louie Thompson, Lyons; 2. B1jr- Tad Hunnicutt, Lizella; 3. 5- Justin Sapp, Cochran; 4. 45- Ricky Brantley, Ailey; 5. 29- Craig Ussery, Milan. Pure Stock( 18 cars)- 1. 7- Jason Floyd, Cochran; 2. 70- Brent Herndon, Wrightsville; 3. 8- Keith roberts, Wrightsville; 4. 38- Randall Barwick; 5. 77- David Ussery, Dublin. Road Warrior ( 10 cars)- 1. 2- Jordan Dykes, Kathleen; 2. 41 Cody Gilder, Alamo; 3. US1- Keith Hall, Bartow; 4. 58jr- Steven Jenson, Bonaire; 5. 70jr- Josh Herndon, Wrightsville. Car count a little off tonight 53 cars in 5 divisions.
The National Vintage Racing Association's Racing Electronics "Vintage Thunder" racing series made its annual appearance at Watermelon Capital Speedway Saturday evening. The NVRA brought in over 20 drivers from Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina to compete in the races. Short track legends Buck Simmons, winner of over 1000 races, and Eddie MacDonald, a winner of many races, were on hand to support the vintage racers. Martin Sapp, of Quitman, won his third Modified Sportsman feature of the season in his "skeeter" # 8. Allen Cantrell of Commerce, made a surprise visit to the track and won the Limited Sportsman feature in his six cylinder Chevy #03. Woody Moore, of Hawkinsville, won his third Late Model Modified race in his Chevy # 22-85. John Knowles Jr., of Grovetown, remained undefeated winning his fourth straight Late Model Sportsman feature in his 56 Chevy # 36. Bruce Griffin, of Lincoln, AL, also remained undefeated winning his fourth straight Modified Open race in his 40 Chevy # 28, nicknamed "The Batmobile". The next race for the NVRA Racing Electronics "Vintage Thunder" racing series will be at Lanier National Speedway, Saturday, July 18.
Albany 6/20: LATE MODELS 1 Kit Sealy 2 Evan Becton 3 Cale Simons (per 4m post)
Gordon Park's next car race will be Aug. 1, but they're hosting a five-race motorcross series starting July 11. www.georgiamxbuilders.com/Racing.html http://www.gordonparkspeedway.net Gordon Park Race Results 20Jun2009 < Crate Late Model 1. 94 Wendell Chavous 2. C21 Brian Connor 3. 76 Brandon Overton 4. Z21 Zack Weathers 5. B4 Brandon Carpenter 6. 71 Jimmy Maness 7. 87 Mike Lee 8. 42 Chris Usry 9. U2 Scooter Sullivan 10. 444 Brian Ligon 11. 112 Speedy Baughman 12. T1 Tommy Snell Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com/ The track had a fund raiser Saturday to support the Shawyer Family. Greg has terminal cancer at 40 years of age. He and his wife Melissa (Missy) have been together for 20 plus years. They have Steven 20, Donny 18, and Shawn 10, and are living on $911.00 a month social security. They are a God loving and believing family who never asked for help but all are compelled to give it. Thanks to each and everyone for your support! Over $3000 was raised. There's a family picture at http://www.gordonparkspeedway.net
The Talladega Short Track has the 2009 Hot Shot Championships Sat., plus double features for the IMCA modifieds and Thunder Cars. Grandstands are still $10. TST's Hot Shots are front wheel drive four and six cylinder cars with street tires. Saturday Night featured fan appreciation night highlighted by two Super Late Model feature events and two different winners sharing victory lane in front of a big crowd at Talladega Short Track. Tim Busha picked up the win in the first feature event, grabbing the lead half-way through the feature event. Danny Peoples who led the first half of the race finished in the second spot with Terry Smith third. Tim Roszell posted a fourth place finish with Ted Lackey rounding out the top five. www.talladegashorttrack.com Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com/
Toccoa is off this week. Next event will be the Huge July 3rd Independence day Weekend Celebration! That's Friday July 3rd! The Big $2,000 to Win Georgia 100 Endurance race is Coming Up On July 11th! Thanks to the John Carter at Carter's Royal Disposall, it'll pay $2,000 to win. Toccoa Speedway Results (6/20) Southeastern Latemodel Sportsman 1.David McCoy 2.Brandon Haley 3.Wesley English 4.Kip Cochran 5.Steven Segars Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com/
Five-time Greenville Pickens track champion Marty Ward won his eighth feature of the year. In victory lane, he saluted the Father's Day crowd, remembering his father who died following a heart attack at the track three years ago. Even with eight wins, Ward is still 34 points behind Roger Powell in LM points. GPS has twin 50s for the late models this Sat., and the PASS South super LMS for the Firecracker 125 Fri., July 3.
Result's from the races on 6/20 at "the Melon" in Cordele: < Bandoleros Joey Padgett of Tallahassee, Fl. Brandon Stewart Cordele, Ga. Chase Knight of Leesburg, Ga. Marlee Graham of Leesburg, Ga. < Go-Carts Lance Harrell of Omega, Ga. Michael Cerfus of Tifton, Ga. Kyle Lawton of Omega, Ga. Charles Smith of Omega, Ga. Chris Lomameek of Tye Tye, Ga. < Mini Stock Jimmy Chancy of Kathleen, Ga. Zeb Johnston of Sylvester, Ga. Mark Rowley of Perry, Ga. Banks Perdue of Cordele, Ga. Wesley Burke of Cordele, Ga. < Legends Eric Simpson of Fitzgerald, Ga. Steven Bloodworth of McIntyre, Ga. Cindy Anderson of Concord, Ga. Joe Parker of Vienna, Ga < Claimers John Burke of Cordele, Ga. Brian Belcher of Ellaville, Ga. Justin Butterworth of Cordele, Ga. Ben Massingille of Centerville, Ga. Travis Harper of Cordele, Ga. < Pure Stock Josh Taylor of Ellaville, Ga. Leon Childs of Sylvester, Ga. Justin Bridges of Unadilla, Ga. Cody Hale of Americus, Ga. Tony Knight of Leesburg, Ga. This Saturday, regular racing resumes featuring Bandolero's, Go-Carts, Mini Stock, Claimers, Legends, Pure Stock and Super Street plus a candy dash for the kids at intermission. Practice at 6:30 pm and racing at 7:30 pm with the gates closing at 1030pm. http://www.twitter.com/cordelespeedwayhttp://www.facebook.com/themelonhttp://www.watermeloncapitalspeedway.com Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com/
JORDY NIPPER TAKES FATHERS DAY WIN AT COCHRAN By: Rev. Todd Shearin Jordy Nipper gave his Dad a special Fathers day gift Saturday night at Cochran speedway. Nipper came out of the box at full strength by taking the pole for the late model feature and went on to lead the entire race in dominating fashion. Nipper started beside last week’s winner Ricky Culpepper. When the green flag fell no one was able to keep pace with the familiar 1N that Nipper has carried to victory lane many times. Culpepper would hold on to finish second ahead of Stevie Jones who came home third. Eric Register returned to CMS in winning style after running in several NLMS races to claim the win in the sportsman feature. Register started on the pole and led every lap. Josh Odom finally finished second after strong battles with Monte Vaughn, Don Mullis, and Cameron Hall. Last week’s runner-up Bobby Piper came back and posted the win in the pure stock feature. Piper lost by inches last week in a photo finish to Scooter Smith. Dustin Miller took an emotional win in the cadet feature. Miller’s win was special in the fact that on Father’s Day weekend his dad Mr. Dennis Miller, who is battling cancer and is scheduled for surgery early Monday morning was on hand as always to enjoy the win. Miller made a dramatic last lap pass in his heat race to take the win and secure the pole for the feature. Will Herrington won the road warrior feature over Wesley Brown. All kids get ready for a power wheels race on July 4th. LATE MODEL 1-Jordy Nipper 2-Ricky Culpepper 3-Stevie Jones 4-Mike Parkerson 5-Phil Pittman SPORTSMAN 1-Eric Register 2-Josh Odom 3-Monte Vaughn 4-Don Mullis 5-Cameron Hall PURE STOCK 1-Bobby Piper 2-Eric Register 3-Scott Smith 4-Dee Elliott 5-Channon Crabb CADET 1-Dustin Miller 2-Jason Lyles 3-Kyle Conyer 4-Matt Towns 5-Josh Barbee ROAD WARRIOR 1-Wil Herrington 2-Wesley Brown
See B52 up on the wall: Sugar Creek Photos from 6/19/09: www.binghamfreelance.com
Round #2 of the battle between Ronnie Johnson and Mike Price took place Friday night at BOYD’s SPEEDWAY on the Tennessee/Georgia state-line. The CHATTANOOGA FLASH did what was expected and raced from his 4th place starting position in the 25-lap Steel-Head Late Model feature to victory, passing not only Rick Hixson but battling it out with Mike Price, with whom he recently lost a race (by mere inches), for the $1,000 payday. Johnson’s new team-mate William Thomas took the 20-lap Crate feature and seems to be enjoying his Chattanooga home-away-from-home and the Boyd’s track. Pics by: Laura Olmstrom (www.actionshotsetc.com) Friday as the TN THUNDER series invades for the SHRINERS RACE, the Crate LM’s, A-Hobby and FWD will be on the undercard. www.boydsspeedway.com
The Augusta International Raceway Preservation Society (AIRPS) hosts the 6th Annual "Augusta Vintage Nationals" September 12.The event is in support of the AIRPS memorial project at the former Augusta International Raceway that is being developed into Diamond Lakes Regional Park. Motorsports Memorial Plaza sits next to the former pit lane and the new 60,000 square foot air conditioned Diamond Lakes Community Center. www.augustavintagenationals.com www.augustainternationalraceway.com
EAST ALABAMA MOTOR SPEEDWAY - Phenix City, AL EXTREME POWER SPORTS TUESDAY NIGHT THUNDER SUMMER SERIES Presented By: Extreme Power Sports Zaxby's The Racing Zone Races on Tuesdaay nights: June 23 * June 30 * July 7 * July 14 July 21 * July 28 * August 4 Grandstands - $5 / $1 Hot Dogs / $1 Pepsi Pit Area - $20 Grandstands & Pit Gates Open At 6:00pm EDT Racing At 8:00pm / All Racing Will Be Over By 10:30 Racing In Late Model, Limited Sportsman & Hobby Practice & Trophy Dashes In Bomber, Modified & Pony Stock $1,000 To The Late Model Tuesday Night Thunder Points Champion Courtesy Of The Racing Zone $100 Late Model Fast Time Award Sponsored By: June 23 - BTR Scorpion Chassis June 30 - Harrod Logging July 7 - Sponsor Needed July 14 - Sponsor Needed July 21 - Sponsor Needed July 28 - Sponsor Needed August 4 - Sponsor Needed www.eamsdirt.com
The CRA Super Series will race at the Fairgrounds Speedway at Nashville in the Budweiser All American 150 Sunday, August 23rd, the day after the Nextel Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The event was originally scheduled for May 3rd but was postponed because of weather. Kyle Busch is expected to enter. www.fairgroundsspeedwayatnashville.com www.craracing.net
Andrew Smith, of Pooler, scored a win at Charlotte's Legends Summer Shootout Pro Div. last Tuesday. 30 cars were entered. www.andrewsmithracing.com
Thursday Thunder at AMS: Davey Matthews paced the field to the start for the Young Lions feature. On lap two, Donald McIntosh made the pass in turn two to become the point man. Matthews battled back one lap later in the same spot to regain the lead. Matthews got loose at the start-finish line coming to lap four, allowing McIntosh to re-assume the lead. Matthews remained in striking distance to McIntosh and on lap 17 took back the position and scored his sixth Thursday Thunder win. The Roadsters feature began with Adam Gay as the pole-sitter. Gay led every circuit to claim his first Thursday Thunder win. Full report at http://www.georgiastockcarracing.com
World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘North Country 40’ at Can-Am Motorsports Park: Rick Eckert marched methodically forward from the fifth starting spot in a race that was slowed by just two caution flags during the first five laps. He grabbed the lead from a fading Steve Francis on lap 28 and never looked back on his way to a paycheck worth $7,650. 11th-starter Clint Smith, of Senoia, scored a season-best finish of fifth, and was second-fast qualifier. He was behind the wheel of a 1999-vintage GRT car that he brought out in hopes of getting himself back in rhythm. Shane Clanton, of Locust Grove, was ninth. Tony Knowles of Tyrone, Ga., was eliminated in an opening-lap tangle. World of Outlaws Late Model Series Point Standings as of June 22 – 17 A-Mains completed (rank/driver/points/deficit to leader): 1. Josh Richards 2257 (-0) 2. Darrell Lanigan 2253 (-4) 3. Steve Francis 2245 (-12) 4. Rick Eckert 2239 (-18) 5. Shane Clanton 2187 (-70) 6. Tim Fuller 2177 (-80) 7. Brady Smith 2144 (-113) 8. Chub Frank 2131 (-126) 9. Clint Smith 2053 (-204)
At Canandaigua Speedway Tues., Knowles was eighth, Smith was 10th, and Clanton was 13th. www.worldofoutlaws.com
Promotion idea: NASCAR veteran Kenny Schrader will be in Wednesday night's WoO field at Big Diamond Raceway driving his own Federated Auto Parts No. 9. Special VIP tickets are still available for a private meet-and-greet with Schrader. The $100 ticket allows early gate entry to the event and also covers admission to the pits and a pre-race visit with Schrader. A limited number of tickets are still available by calling the speedway business office.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has 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, paying $10,000 to win. Series officials have also added a date on Sunday, October 11th at Rome Speedway paying $10,000 to win. The event at Rome will conclude the 2009 season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Talladega and Dixie events will be taped by the SPEED Channel for a broadcast on a date and time to be announced in the future.
The broadcast of the LOLMDS event from 2008 at Rome (GA) Speedway will air on Thursday, June 25th again at 4:30 PM Eastern/3:30 PM Central. www.lucasdirt.com
Taking advantage of a final lap Dale McDowell flat tire, Performance Rod and Custom Fast Time driver Casey Roberts, of Toccoa, made the outside pass for his first career Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series win at Swainsboro Thursday. Roberts, who won his heat race, held off LOLMDS Point Leader Scott Bloomquist.
Many Dirt Late Model observers knew it was a matter of time before the young lion, Jake Knowles, of Tyrone, GA, would capture a major touring event. At Cleveland Speedway it happened as the 23-year-old racer fought off all the challenges of Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN. He went on to win the biggest super late model race of his career, earning $7,000 in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 40 lap race. Knowles led all the way, but he had to hold off the Hall of Famer Bloomquist over the last 44 laps of the race. Bloomquist finished second followed by Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Jamie Perry of Ringgold, GA; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
Ray Cook, of Brasstown, NC, earned his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since 2006 on Saturday Night at Fayetteville Motor Speedway. Cook led all 50 laps to earn $10,000 for the D&R Racing Team. Cook became the 17th different winner in 21 races this year and as he exited his car he received a large applause from his homestate crowd. "First off I want to thank the Good Lord for a safe race and a happy Father's Day to all the dads out there including mine."
Scott Bloomquist, of Mooresburg, TN, despite not winning a series race so far in 2009, continues to lead the points due to his consistent finishes. 2009 Championship Points Standings 1. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 3350 2. Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA) 3015 3. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) 2985 4. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 2965 5. Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) 2940
Promotion idea: Mansfield Motorsports Park hired all of the city's laid off police officers to work at the track for the weekend ARCA event. They hope to be able to do the same thing for future track events this year until those officers are hired back – proving that a racetrack can be a good neighbor after all. (From Speed51.com)
YOUNG GUNS: Ron Hornaday Jr. won the NASCAR truck race at Milwaukee on his 51st birthday Sat.... From his high school graduation ceremony Friday night, to the winner's circle at Mansfield Motorsports Park Saturday night, 18-year-old Parker Kligerman padded his point lead with another convincing ARCA RE/MAX Series victory. Sixteen-year-old Chris Buescher nearly edged Joey Coulter at the final stripe but settled for third, a career-best finish for the Prosper, Texas rookie.
Promotion idea from Trackchaser Guy Smith (Lifetime Track Total-1,213): Corson's Speedway in NJ...Since this track is on private property, you don't hear too much about it...They charge no admission, entry fee, or payout any purse, which keeps them a non-business so the state doesn't regulate them...The coolest thing is the food, served at intermission. As they want to keep it non-business, all food is free but there is a donation box...You take what you want, give what you want, and they use the money collected to buy the food for the following week...If people eat a lot and give a lot, the food the next week will be great...If they don't collect much, then the food is just hot dogs or something... This week the food was great, with pulled pork sandwiches, french fries, cheese sticks, baked beans, cole slaw, brownies, and drinks.
Promotion idea: "We had a meeting last Saturday with all the crew and decided that this may help save our racers and fans from heat exhaustion. Summer is now upon us and with that comes some very hot, hot weather" said Monroe (LA) General Manager Rusty Marcus. "By opening later (4:00 p.m.) in the day, hopefully this will save our fans and our drivers from heat exhaustion."
From Brandon Reed: And then, of course, there’s stock car racing, which was born in the north Georgia hills around Dawsonville. NASCAR’s P.R. department would have you believe something along these lines: In the beginning, there was no stock car racing. Then, Big Bill France held his arms aloft, and said, "Let there be NASCAR." And it was. And it was good. Well, that’s just hogwash. One of the first major organized stock car races was held at Lakewood in 1938, a good ten years prior to NASCAR’s formation. Incidentally, it was Atlanta mechanic Red Vogt that named NASCAR. So, now you see what we’re up to here. We plan to tell the real stories behind Georgia’s racing history, and the effect it’s had on the racing world. We’ll do this through the use of feature stories, columns (which will be about a lot of different topics, including some non-Georgia history items) and other stories that come our way. I've finally got my website online - http://www.georgiaracinghistory.com
SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK - Cecil Ga. June 27th - SGMP Asphalt Series & Race-Um Wreck-Um. www.racesgmp.com
John "Boy" Wilkinson III, of Hueytown, AL, won Saturday night in the Southern Super Stars Memorial 100 at Huntsville Speedway. Taking the lead from Jeff Letson on the 32nd lap, Wilkinson never looked back even though he kept thinking about the final 10 laps. "I'm probably the hungriest driver out here for a win," Wilkinson said. "I've lost two races in the last 10 laps and I was thinking about that tonight." (from Ronnie White)
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