Tuesday, July 27, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 29, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 29, 2010
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THURSDAY 7/29:
Atlanta Motor Speedway: Legends Thursday Thunder and the annual Faster Pastor race www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
FRIDAY 7/30:
Modoc no racing www.modocspeedway.com
Anderson Motor Speedway: Late models and local divisions
Atlanta Motor Speedway: Friday Night Drags + Show N’ Shine www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Boyd's: Racing all local classes. http://www.boydsspeedway.com/
SATURDAY 7/31:
Needmore: G...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
TST 7/31: Michael Head, Jr. Memorial
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The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series will head to the tradition rich Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama on Saturday July 31st for the 13th Annual Michael Head, Jr. Memorial.
The 54-lap / $5400 to win affair pays tribute to the late son of 1991 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Champion Mike Head of Ellenwood, Georgia. Michael Head was tragically murdered in April of 1997 in suburban Atlanta. The annual fundraiser at the 1/3 mile red clay oval track, dubbed The Hornet's Nest, benefits the Kayla Head Trust Fund. Kayla is Michael's daughter.
Defending race winner Tim Busha of Boaz, AL captured his first ever Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series victory at this same event in 2009 in an exciting fashion after starting ninth and getting by Neil Baggett of Shannon...
Sunday, July 25, 2010
TST 7/31: Michael Head, Jr. Memorial
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The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series will head to the tradition rich Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama on Saturday July 31st for the 13th Annual Michael Head, Jr. Memorial.
The 54-lap / $5400 to win affair pays tribute to the late son of 1991 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series Champion Mike Head of Ellenwood, Georgia. Michael Head was tragically murdered in April of 1997 in suburban Atlanta. The annual fundraiser at the 1/3 mile red clay oval track, dubbed The Hornet's Nest, benefits the Kayla Head Trust Fund. Kayla is Michael's daughter.
Defending race winner Tim Busha of Boaz, AL captured his first ever Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series victory at this same event in 2009 in an exciting fashion after starting ninth and getting by Neil Baggett of Shannon...
Thursday, July 22, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 22, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 22, 2010
Phillip Swofford, of Bremen, is the new leasee and promoter at West Georgia Speedway in Whitesburg. He's already at work on a track facelift, painting everything and upgrading the bathrooms.
Swofford has been involved with sportsman class racing in recent years, and his McKenzie Auto Parts has had a parts trailer at area tracks for the past two years.
He's making West Georgia into a Friday night track, and will have divisions and rules similar to Saturday night at nearby Senoia: late models, mod minis, hobby, B-cadet, pur mini, and enduro street stocks. He hopes to include a crate class too.
West Georgia was the loser when Senoia went to dirt this year. A low fan and car count led to a cut in the purse one Sat. night. The next we...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 15, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 15, 2010
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Thanks to Atlanta Motor Speedway for sponsoring this issue
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THURSDAY 7/15:
Lavonia Thursday Night Thunder, incl. FASTRAK LMs and Faster Pastor race. Racing at 7:00. $10.
FRIDAY 7/16:
Swainsboro: Ray Cook 's Southern Nationals Super Late Models $5300 To Win Adults-$20 (No Racing - Saturday, July 17, 2010) http://www.swainsbororaceway.com/
Boyd's: Southern All Stars ‘Summer Slammer 40’ featuring a forty-lap, $4,000 to win main event for super late models, and a host of local racing classes. Crate Late Models $800 to win. www.BoydsSpeedway.com www.SouthernAllStarsRacingSe...
Monday, July 12, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 8, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JULY 8, 2010
Dirt Late Model Magazine, and editor Mike O'Connor, put out a great magazine every month, filled with colorful pictures and interesting stories. The newest issue has an article by Southern All Stars official Kelley Carlton on the "Top-Ten Must Haves of Successful Race Tracks."
10 - Cleanliness - bathrooms, of course, and putting all the old track equipment (water trucks, graders, etc.) out of sight.
9 - Concessions - Carlton likes to eat well at the track
8 - Track prep - ready to go at the advertised time
7 - Support classes - with enforced time limits
6 - Promotion - utilize every means available
5 - Atmosphere - strong and knowledgeable announcers are a must
4 - Special events - once a month
3 - Timeliness - get the s...
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Fundraiser: A Head For A Cure
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Thank you for visiting www.AHead4ACure.com!
A Head For A Cure is a Non-Profit Organization, which was established in 2010 by myself Jeep Van Wormer and my wife Angie. It was started in hopes of uniting the Dirt Late Model community together in the fight against cancer. This whole idea evolved when I was in Australia racing in the winter of 2009 and was approached to shave my head to raise money for cancer. In only an hour, over $3,000.00 was raised for charity from the fans at the racetrack and several of us drivers obliged in shaving our heads.
We are kicking off our Brave the Shave campaign on June 10-12, 2010 at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio during the 'Dream 100' weekend. Twenty-one generous drivers have agreed to get their head shaved during the 'World 100' weekend o...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 24, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 24, 2010
Reported by Motorsports Network: Bruton’s up to his old tricks. Having problems with an excessive bill from the Sheriff in Loudon, NH, Bruton is openly suggesting that he might pull one of the races at that facility. The last time Bruton had a hissy fit, he threatened to move Charlotte Motor Speedway out of the county. This is a high end game of poker, complete with bluffing and aggressive betting. At this point, though, I wouldn’t bet too much on the Sherriff’s position.
Updated by A Fan's View by S.D. Grady: So, when I read the headlines on Friday, my immediate reaction to Smith’s rather belligerent statement was that SMI finally found a way to take that race away from New Hampshire and have somebody else to put the blame on when they do...
Friday, June 18, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 18, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 18, 2010
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Chad "Chadalac" Feltman hosts the "Southern Race Report" on WEKS-FM 92.5 The Bear radio every Wednesday 7:00-8:00 p.m. - on the air on Atlanta's southside and on the internet. Our Short Track Report will air about 7:40 each week.
Captain Herb's AVF 120 is on WSB radio in Atlanta Saturdays noon to 1:00 p..m. Between BBQs, our Short Track Report usually gets aired. http://wsbradio.com
Boyd's and Cleveland PR guy Steve Hixson hosts a Chattanooga area racing show on ESPN Radio 105.1FM Monda...
Monday, June 14, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 10, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 10, 2010
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Quote of the Week from a very involved person: "Racing is like the Mafia. Once you're in, you can't get out."
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Chad "Chadalac" Feltman hosts the "Southern Race Report" on WEKS-FM 92.5 The Bear radio every Wednesday 7:00-8:00 p.m. - on the air on Atlanta's southside and on the internet. Our Short Track Report will air about 7:40 each week.
Captain Herb's AVF 120 is on WSB radio in Atlanta Saturdays noon to 1:00 p..m. Between BBQs, our Short Track Report usually gets aired. http://wsbradio.com
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This Friday night Anderson Motor Speedway fans can try their
luck at racing the 3/8 mile asphalt oval. Banana spect...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Roderick going ARCA racing only
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RODERICK ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 2010 PLANS
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. (June 7, 2010) - Casey Roderick, the up-and coming driver
from Lawrenceville, Ga., who is part of Bill Elliott's Driver Development
program, is leaving his Late Model racing behind and putting all his focus
on big track racing. His change of plans means his next outing will be in
the ARCA race at Iowa Speedway July 10.
Elliott and Roderick made the decision to concentrate on what Elliott
believes it will take to move Roderick into the next level of his career.
"We need to focus all of our energy right now on ARCA," said Elliott.
"Casey will be 18 in August, and we will be taking another big step, moving
on to bigger race tracks to gain the necessary experience for approval to
compete i...
Friday, June 4, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 3, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING JUNE 3, 2010
The money side:
Dario Franchiti won $2,752,055 for winning the Indianapolis 500. Second was worth $1,007,305 to Dan Wheldon. Last (33rd) paid $255,305. Nine of the 33 starters were Americans.
After 13 races, NASCAR points leader Kurt Busch has won $3,516,012, including $399,623 for Sunday's "600". Clint Bowyer, in 20th, has earned $1,886,079. Two NASCAR starters are not Americans.
PGA Golf top money winner Ernie Els has won $3,460,341. Adam Scott, in 20th place in earnings, has $1,542,260. Els is a South African. Scott is Australian.
Not directly related to the above:
Donald Wayne Goodman, Monroe (LA) Motor Speedway Late Model Driver #602, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday afternoon, following a crash during a...
Sunday, May 30, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 27, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 27, 2010
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Movie of the week: "Racing Dreams - Coming of Age in a Fast World" is showing in Atlanta, Charlotte, and eight other big cities.
""Racing Dreams" is the award winning coming-of-age story about three kids who dream of one day racing in NASCAR. Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker, Marshall Curry, takes us into the lives of Annabeth (11 years old), Josh (12), and Brandon (13) as they compete for the championship in the World Karting Association's National Series—widely considered the Little League for professional racing.
"Clocking speeds of up to 70 mph, these you...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 20, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 20, 2010
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The Southern Superstars Short Track Series hopes to partner with Atlanta Motor Speedway for a 100 lap race to be held Friday night, September 3rd, on the infield quarter-mile during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend. Southern Super Stars promoter B J Parker stated “This is an exciting opportunity for our Series just to be mentioned in the same breath with Atlanta Motor Speedway and NASCAR. It’s a great opportunity for our Series and our drivers to compete at such a great track on Labor Day weekend."
The Series has a nine race schedule at Huntsville, Sayre, and Montgomery Speedways, running 100 laps events paying $2000 to win. Mark Day has...
Sunday, May 16, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 13, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 13, 2010
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Talladega Short Track officials have posted $9700 to win the 97 lap “Red Farmer Classic” this weekend at the 1/3 mile clay oval. Red Farmer is the last member of the original Alabama Gang still racing, and he's at TST most Saturday nights, racing his late model #97F.
Schaffer Oil will sponsor the “Schaffer Oil Quick Time” award of $97, and the Half-Way leader award which will also be $97, and award a free case of Racing Oil to all feature winners Saturday.
One lucky Super Late Model driver will win a contingency package with a value of $970. All twenty-five drivers in the Super Late Model feature will be eligible to win it. All names will be thrown in...
Saturday, May 8, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 6, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MAY 6, 2010
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Dale Terry ddrrtt@earthlink.net
Three posts on the 4m.net racing forum:
"Toccoa Motor Speedway is now CLOSED."
"Attention!!!! Toccoa Speedway is not done!! Look for a big announcement coming later this week on the future of Toccoa Speedway!"
"Negotiations have been verbally completed on the "New Promotion" of the Toccoa Speedway. The official Contract signing is scheduled to take place Sunday morning May 9th. The Toccoa Speedway will be closed Saturday May 8th and 15th. New Managements plans are to reopen on Saturday night May,22nd. Featuring a Full Race Program. Stay tuned to Track Forums, 4m.net and the Toccoa Speedway website for further details."
Jack Maddox & David Conner assumed Managem...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 29, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 29, 2010
GA's Clint Smith Hopes To End Long World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win Drought At Swainsboro Raceway On Saturday Night (May 1)
Maybe a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event in Clint Smith's home state will be the tonic he needs to bust out of a frustrating victory drought.
Smith, 45, of Senoia, Ga., couldn't pick a better place to snap a nearly two-year-long winless streak on the national tour than Swainsboro Raceway, which hosts the WoO LMS for the first time ever this Saturday night (May 1).
"I'd love to get it done at Swainsboro," said Smith, who is winless in his last 78 starts on a series that he has followed as a regular since 2004. "We don't get a chance to run Outlaw shows close to the house very often, so we're looki...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 22, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 22, 2010
Travis Pennington, the unjustly jailed young racing star, has been transferred to the Irwin County jail in south Georgia. Hopefully the move won't affect his support team of family, fans, and friends, but it is now 220 miles each way for the allowed one-hour weekly visits.
Jeffry Scott, in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 4/22, has a long story about the Georgia teens who are being trapped by harsh laws and youthful stupidity. Former DeKalb DA J. Tom Morgan, who has shown an interest in Pennington's case, is quoted. http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-schools-parents-and-482243.html
Talladega Short Track is back in action with two big shows this week...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 15, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 15, 2010
Dixie Speedway opens this week with a rare Friday-Saturday show, with Friday Time Trials for Super Late Models, LLM, and Crates, and Heat races for Econo & Super Bomber, Pony Stock, & Cruisers
Saturday will have the Spring Championships in all divisions. Racing starts at 7:00 p.m. both nights.
Next Friday and Sat., the Monster Trucks return, with Dueling Back Flips & Freestyle Motorcross, and a Show & Shine Contest with trophies. 8:00 each night. http://www.dixiespeedway.com
The Pro Late Models – the division that headlined the 2009 World Crown 300 last November - will make their first 2010 Gresham Motorsports Park appearance in a 100-lap main event Saturday. Also on tap for the ...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 8, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 8, 2010
Travis Pennington convicted of Statutory Rape
By Dale Terry, editor - Georgia Stock Car Racing.com
Copyright 2010
Travis Pennington, the 19-year-old son of Dirt Racing Hall of Fame member Jack Pennington, of Douglasvillle, GA, was convicted of Statutory Rape in Douglas County Superior Court Mar. 11, and sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge David T. Emerson.
According to a the District Attorney, about three years ago a 12-year-old girl reported the crime, and gave a video-taped statement. The DA said the victim’s family and the defendant’s family were friends and it was not uncommon for the victim to be at the defendant’s home.
She became a frequent visitor after Travis, age 16 at the time, and his racing success w...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 1, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING APRIL 1, 2010
Opening Day at the newly-dirt Senoia Speedway is Saturday. The Back To Dirt 2010 campaign explodes with racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Dirt Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock. A special guest for the re-opening will be Roscoe Smith. Racing starts at 6:00. Admission is $12, ages 12-15 $6, and 11 and under free. The coveted trackside parking spots are $25 per person, and it's BYOB there.
Fred Hanyon's photos of late models, mini-sprints, etc. at practice: http://www.motorsportamerica.com/news/03-2010/senoia.htm
http://www.newsenoiaraceway.com
Website poll: Do you...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MARCH 25, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MARCH 25, 2010
Venerable North Georgia Speedway, a dirt-track racer favorite for decades, is under new management and partners Timmy Millwood and Tom Peters, both with racing experience, are promising more races and a more fan-friendly environment.
Anything would be better than the Monty Morrow-directed operation over the past couple of years. Morrow, who also promotes the Cleveland (Tenn.) Speedway, almost destroyed the Chatsworth operation. Morrow had only five or six races at North Georgia last spring and summer. Fans and drivers are sure to welcome Millwood and Peters with open arms.
A 26-race schedule is in place and will get under way Saturday. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Adm. $10.
“We’re giving a commitment of...
Friday, March 12, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MARCH 11, 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING MARCH 11, 2010
"I fear failure more than I want to win." - Rick Hendrick
It's been 25 seasons since the Southern All-Stars Dirt Racing Series has raced at Boyd’s Speedway. In 1984, B.J. Parker brought two events to the track, formerly known as Tennessee-Georgia Speedway. Both events were won by Mississippi racing legend and Hall of Famer Jerry Inmon. Taking victories in Columbus, MS, and Talladega, AL, Inmon would also go on to win the 1984 Southern All Stars Championship. That would be the last time the series would sanction an event in Chattanooga.
Friday Boyd’s Speedway will host a $4,000 to-win S.A.S. (40 lap) event. In addition to the Late Model event, Boyd’s Speedway will offer racing in Steel Head Late Models, A&B Hobby, and Front Whe...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
'10 World Crown $20,000 to win, $1250 to start
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More than $170,000 in prize money will be up for grabs when the 27th-Annual World Crown 300 takes the green flag at Gresham Motorsports Park Thursday-Sunday, November 11-14, 2010.
Topping the list will be a $20,000 first-place prize to the winner of the prestigious 300-lap event which this year will feature the return of the Super Late Models as the headline division. According to Gresham Motorsports Park General Manager Dan Elliott, the Sunday November 14 battle on the ultra-fast GMP half-mile oval will be a supreme test for the high-flying Super Late Models.
"Whoever wins this year's World Crown 300 is really going to earn their money," said Elliott. "We're not only paying $20,000 to win, but we're also paying $1,250 to start. That kind of money, along with the opportunity ...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING FEBRUARY 2010
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GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING FEBRUARY 2010
TV: SPEED Channel 24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Sat., Feb. 13, 9:00 p.m.
www.RacersReunionRadio.com: 7:00 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 28 Guests will be The Entire crew of History Channel's TV Series MADHOUSE: Burt and Jason Myers, Tim Brown, Junior Miller and Chris Fleming. Jerry Smith will be the referee, and no holds barred.
NASCAR Champion and ESPN commentator Rusty Wallace will be on hand for this weekend's SpeedFest at Lanier. Fetured races are the CRA Super Series Late Models in a 250-lap battle and Pro Late Models in a 150-lap tilt. Rusty will be on hand to support his son and NASCAR Nationwide driver Steven Wallace for this weekend's event. Both Wallace's will be accessible to the fans during Sunday's activ...
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