East Bay Raceway Park 36th Winternationals Ready to Kick Off Feb. 2 Friday, January 27, 2012 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Florida...Jan.26,2012...The NeSmith Late Models plus the 2nd Annual World Street Stocks kick off the 36th Annual Winternationals from Feb. 2nd-4th with their practice on Feb. 1st. Following them will be the UMP/EBRP Open Wheel Modifieds along with the Team USA Mod Lites on Feb. 9th-11th with their practice on Feb. 8th. Sunday Feb. 12th is Practice day for the Lucas Oil Late Models from 6-9 pm. Grandstand Admission is FREE. Then they will start their week long racing from Feb. 13th thru the 18th. Then on Feb. 23rd is the start of the King of the 360′s Sprints with the 11th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial paying $10,000 on Feb. 25th. Practice day for the Sprints will be on Feb. 22nd. On practice nights, all Grandstand Admission only is FREE to the public. Then the 2012 East Bay Raceway Park’s regular season kicks off on March 3rd with the Late Models, East Bay Sprints, Street Stocks and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. March 1st is practice night from 6-9 pm and Grandstand Admission is FREE for more go to link below: http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/ To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
Robert " SHOWTIME " Yoho Gets The Bid on Sunshine Speedway Friday, January 20, 2012 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Robert "SHOWTIME" Yoho Gets The Bid on Sunshine
Clearwater Florida..Jan.20,2012... Late Model racer Robert "Showtime " Yoho has got the lease on Sunshine Speedway. Yoho out bid local racer Jimmy Cope and others for the speedway and the drag strip..We have to wait and see what goes on from here...The drag strip has been up and running weekly. But the speedway has to be rebuilt from almost the ground up. The track will be renamed , Yoho sez, its going to be the fans track and is open to names for the place. April is when he takes ownership. So if anybody has a good name for the place let him know.....Showtime Speedway , Gulf Coast Raceway ...Golden Shores Speedway...or Golden Rocket Raceway {after the late Hank Snow )just to name a few..
Travis Varnadore Wins Final Donnie Tanner Memorial Late Model Race at East Bay Friday, December 30, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Dec. 17th, 2011.. Gibsonton,Fl... –It was the final night of the 2011 Season as two Championships were left to decide and the final Late Model event of the year going to the Donnie Tanner Memorial Series race #4 paying $3,000 to win.
The first feature of the night went to the Outlaw 4’s. Jesse Brown held an eighteen point lead over second place Nick Hebrank. Hebrank started on the pole with Brown starting in the ninth spot. When the green flag dropped, Billy Howard shot to the front after starting in the fourth spot. Howard was leading when the second caution came out on lap four for debris. But it was also bad news for Brown as he took his car to the pits and never returned, but still held the points lead. The green flag resumed with Howard showing the way, with Chris Zimmerman making his way up to the second spot after lap six. On lap eight, it was Howard who had slowed on the front stretch ending his night as he went to the pits handing the lead over to Zimmerman. Zimmerman never looked back as he went on to win the feature event. Hebrank had to finish in the top two spots to win the Championship. With Zimmerman picking up the win, Stephen Hohlbaugh finished second with John Yates, Kyle Kruse and Hebrank finishing fifth. Jesse Brown won the Championship by just a mere five points. Howard and Yates won the heat races.
Next up was the Street Stocks. The Championship had already been decided with Jeff Rodgers becoming the Champion after just his second year of racing dirt. Bob Fleming and Garry Sheffield made up the front row. Sheffield took the early lead with Bryan Morgan right behind him. Morgan took over the lead on lap two, but a caution came out handing the lead back over to Sheffield. Morgan was second with defending Champion, Donnie Reed in third. On the restart Sheffield led the next two laps, but Reed took over the top spot on lap four. Reed went on to win his sixth feature of the season with Morgan second, Jim Baker third, Sheffield fourth and David Barwick, II rounding out the top five. Barwick, II and Reed won their heat races.
Next up was the Donnie Tanner Memorial for the Late Models. Dennis Williams, Phillip Cobb and Doug Horton won their heat races. Starting on the front row was Shane Hitt and Doug Horton. When the green flag dropped, it was Horton with the lead. Several laps went by and Phillip Cobb took over the top spot with Varnadore right behind him. Varnadore and Cobb were battling into turns three and four and lapped traffic was trying to get out of the way of the leaders. Cobb went low as Varnadore went high and took over the top spot and never looked back. Cobb appeared to have mechanical issues and fell out of the race with Mavrick Varnadore making his was up to second after starting in the twelfth spot. Wallace Peacock picked up third while Doug Horton went on to take fourth. Dennis Williams rounded out the top five. Devin Dixon went on to win the points picking up a check for $1,000 for the four race series with Mavrick Varnadore second, Travis third and Josh Peacock and Cobb rounding out the top five.
Next up was Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. Joshua Comeau, Brett Calonge, and Andre Sheneman won their heats. For the feature event, it was Robert Kissam and Bubba Puyear on the front row. Kissam and Puyear battled for the lead, but it was Puyear taking over the top spot and didn’t look back as he went on to win the feature event. Comeau, Calonge, Richard Humfield and Sheneman rounded out the top five.
The final event of the night and the final Championship to be decided was the Dirt Daubers. The defending Champion Brett Phillips had just a narrow margin over Bill Dixon. Bill Dixon picked up the feature win, but Phillips finished second making him the third Champion to win back to back Championships for the 2011 Season. Late Models was won by Bryan Bernhardt and the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds went to Austin Sanders. Troy Dittebrand picked up the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bomber Division as Tim George picked up the East Bay Sprints Championship. Scotty Williams picked up the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Limited Late Model Division and for the first time in East Bay’s history, Father and son won Championships in the same year.
ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park next year beginning with the 36th Annual Winternationals beginning on February 2nd thru the 4th with the NeSmith Late Models and the Second Annual World Street Stock Championship. Feb. 9-11 will be the EBRP/UMP Open Wheel Modifeds and the Team USA Mod Lites. Feb. 13-18, the Lucas Oil Late Models make their return. Last year we saw six different winners. Feb. 23-25, the King of the 360’s Sprints return with the Ronald Laney Memorial. For more information you can visit the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the office at 813-677-7223.
The Staff and Management wish all our race fans Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you here for the 36th Annual Winternationals and the 2012 Season.
Wayne Hammond Wins Reutimann Foundation 50 at East Bay Sunday, December 11, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton Fl..Wayne Hammond Wins Reutimann Foundation 50 For Open Wheel Modifieds Dec. 10th, 2011 –Four divisions were on hand tonight for the next to last night of the 2011 Season. Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds ran a 50 lap feature event for the David Reutimann Foundation. David held his annual charity auction last night at the Silverado Country Club in Zephyrhills. One of the prizes to bid on was a ride along with David in the 2-seater Late Model. Eric Kovach was the lucky winner and got his ride during intermission. Eric was seen waving to the crowd almost each lap. One lucky fan also was awarded as tickets were sold and over $500 was raised for David’s Foundation. Troy “Sox” Dittebrand was the lucky winner. Dittebrand, the current point leader for the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers division.
The first feature of the night went to the Street Stocks. When the green flag waved, Garry Sheffield took the early lead. The first caution came out for Locke Brown as he spun on the backstretch. Jim Baker, Billy Carlbert, Jr. and Tim Gay were right behind Sheffield when the green flag waved again. But on the restart, Baker, Carlbert, Jr and Gay tangled up in turn two, bringing out another caution sending them to the rear of the field. That brought Donnie Reed right on the back bumper of Sheffield. On lap seven Reed took over the top spot and never looked back as he went on to win the feature. Sheffield, Buck Woodhouse, John Kinsey and Thomas Burnside were your top five. Sheffield and Carlbert, Jr. won their heats.
The next feature went to the Outlaw 4’s. Shirlene Hammond and Jesse Brown made up the front row. Hammond took the early lead, but on lap two, the first caution came out as John Yates spun in turn two. On lap six, Billy Howard and Hammond were side by side at the line and Howard took over the lead the following lap. Caution once again came out which put Hammond right on the back bumper of Howard with Nick Hebrank right behind Hammond. Green once again waved as Hammond hounded Howard and retook the lead on lap nine and never looked back. Hammond picked up her third win of the season. Hebrank finished second with Howard third. Stephen Hohlbaugh and John Yates rounded out your top five. Howard and Hammond won their heats.
Next up was the David Reutimann Foundation 50 for the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds. Rich Pratt, Austin Sanders and David Reutimann won the heat races. On the front row were team cars, Kyle Bronson on the pole with Wayne Hammond on the outside. When the green flag dropped, Kyle Peterson and Dale Kelley tangled in turn three ruining their nights early on. On the restart, Bronson took the early lead with Devin Dixon right on his back bumper. On lap ten, Dixon charged into turn three trying to take the lead, but it was Bronson with the slide job taking the lead back. Several cautions came out thru out the race. On lap twenty seven, Roger Crouse and Buzzie Reutimann tangled in turn two sending Reutimann to the pits but he was able to return and remain on the lead lap. On lap thirty seven, Buzzie appeared to jump the cushion with Crouse trying to avoid but ended up in the wall, ending his night. On lap forty, Travis Varnadore and Bobby Dixon tangled on the front stretch with Dixon almost turning over, but was able to keep rubber side down. Dixon’s car had too much damage and was not able to continue. Once again on lap forty three, it was Dixon diving to the inside in turn three trying to the take lead from Bronson, but was not able to make the move stick. When the checkered flag dropped, it was Kyle Bronson in Victory Lane. Wayne Hammond finished second, David Reutimann third, with Rich Pratt fourth and Dixon fifth. But after tech was done, it was Bronson dq’d for being to light handing over the win to Wayne Hammond. So the top five then became, David second, Pratt third, Dixon fourth and after starting in the rear and going off the track at one point was Buzzie Reutimann finishing fifth.
The final event of the evening went to the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. Steve Hadding and Troy Dittebrand made up the front row. Dittebrand took the early lead and had the rest of the field chasing him. First caution came out for Hadding spinning on the front stretch. On the restart, Dittebrand took command once again with Patrick Fiore right on his back bumper. Several more cautions came out and brought Fiore back behind Dittebrand. Dittebrand was able to hold off Fiore until lap thirteen when Fiore took the top spot and went on to win the feature. Johnnie Alexander finished second with Dittebrand third. Kayla Jones fourth and Richard Humfeld fifth. But after the race was over, the claim rule was put into affect as Robert Kissam went to buy the 88x, but was refused to sell. So that handed the win over to Johnnie Alexander. Dittebrand now finished second with Jones third, Humfeld fourth and Don R. Quinn moved into the top five.
ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park next week, December 17, 2011 for the final event of the 2011 season. It will be the fourth and final event of the Donnie Tanner Memorial Series Race in the “Run Whatcha Brung” $3,000 to win. Along with them will be the Street Stocks, Outlaw 4’s Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and the Dirt Daubers. The racing begins at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow night. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
7th Annual David Reutimann Charity Cookout , Auction and Golf Tournament Monday, November 14, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
7th Annual David Reutimann Charity Cookout, Auction and Golf Tournament December 9th and 10th - Silverado Golf & Country Club
David Reutimann, driver of the No. 00 Aaron's Dream Machine in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing, will be hosting his 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Cook Out and Auction on December 9th and 10th from Silverado Golf and Country Club in Zephyrhills, Florida. The cookout and auction will take place on Friday night, December 9th, followed by the golf tournament on Saturday morning, December 10th. Proceeds from all activities will be donated to numerous Florida based charities. In 2010, the David Reutimann Foundation was proud to raise over $83,000 for numerous causes and organizations, including donations to All-Children's Hospital and Camp Boggy Creek (to name a few).
The cook out will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by a live auction of sports memorabilia from numerous NASCAR drivers, professional sports teams and professional athletes. After the auction has concluded, a concert will take place.
Hole sponsorships are still available for the golf tournament, and tickets are now on sale for the charity cookout/auction.
For more information on attending, please contact (813) 788-1225
Roger Crouse Doubles Up At East Bay Raceway In Late Models Friday, October 7, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Oct. 1, 2011 – Six divisions were on hand tonight along with the Big Jim Bargo Memorial for Fan Participation drivers. Plenty of action through out the night including one driver doubling up in Victory Lane.
At Intermission before the feature events was the Big Jim Bargo Memorial for Fan Participation drivers with twelve drivers all trying to win the $175 purse for first and $75 for Runner-up. Special thanks to East Bay Raceway Park, JR Prather’s Racing Team, The Bargo Family and Tommy’s Towing for sponsoring the event. It came down to a familiar face in Victory Lane and a first time finalist going for the two laps around The Clay By The Bay. Todd Ford was victorious in his Ford Mustang over Brian Snyder picking up the Runner-Up spot.
First on the track for the Feature event were the Outlaw 4’s. Roberto Morfin, Jr. and Kyle Kruse picked up heat ones earlier on in the evening. It was the point leader Nick Hebrank Jamie Burrows on the front row. Burrows had problems in the warm up laps and was not able to continue. When the green flag dropped, Morfin, Jr. was in control. Kruse and Hebrank battled for the second spot, but a caution flag came out on lap four. Kruse pulled off the track with mechanical problems taking him out of the chase. He was second at the time. Green flag waved again and Morfin, Jr. was in command once again leading the entire feature and picking up another feature win. The battle for second was between Stephen Hohlbaugh and Jesse Brown coming to the line with Hohlbaugh picking up the second position over Brown. Nick Hebrank was fourth and J. R. Baker fifth.
Street Stocks were next with David Barwick, II and Donnie Reed picking up the heat wins. It was Reed and Barwick, II starting up front for the feature event. Former Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bomber Champion Collin Kruse came from the fifth spot to take the lead and had Reed and several other drivers all trying to take the lead from Kruse. Collin held on to take his first feature win in his Street Stock. He has been battling the car for months and thanked his friends for their continued support and helping him getting it in Victory Lane. Reed finished second, Curtis Book, Jarod Gay and Mark Pickelsimer were your top five.
Roger Crouse and Bryan Bernhardt picked up the heat wins and made up the front row for the feature. When the green flag came out, Roger looked like a man on a mission as he quickly went out in front and seemed to have his car on a rail. Bernhardt, Phillip Cobb, and Travis Varnadore all tried without success to catch him. Roger led all twenty five laps, and when he pulled into Victory Lane, thanked his wife and sponors for helping him out this season, but had to get into his Limited Late Model for the next feature event as he was pulling double duty tonight. When the checkered flag waved, Cobb, Varnadore, Bernhardt and Hayden Campbell rounded out the top five.
JR Prather, Jr. and last weeks feature winner, Scotty Williams won their heat races. But once again saw Roger Crouse and current points leader Jason Pope on the front row. Just like in his feature for the Late Models, Crouse quickly jumped into the lead leaving his fellow competitors all battling for the second spot. Jason Pope, Scotty Williams, Shane Koperda and JR Prather, Jr. made up your top five for the feature.
The Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers were next up. Heat winner Patrick Fiore and Richard Humfeld made up the front row with the other heat race winner, Jimmy Williams starting third. Patrick Fiore got a great start on the initial green flag with Raymond Vann charging up through the field after starting in the sixth spot. But after several laps, Vann pulled into the infield with a blown motor. Leaving Jimmy Williams still in second. Fiore had the field covered when the checkered flag waved. Williams picked up second, while points leader Dittebrand third, Kayla Jones and Dalton Goldhammer finishing fifth. Dittebrand said after the races, he thought Fiore had pulled off giving Williams the win, but didn’t realize Fiore had the field covered that well.
Dirt Daubers closed out the night with Janien Dixon picking up her fifth win of the season, but not able to gain any ground on points leader Brett Phillips and her husband, Bill Dixon who is second in points and finished third. Bill Bolle and Henry Wylee rounded out the top five.
ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The program will include the Top Gun Sprints making their return for their second race of the year. Along with them will be the Florida Mini Sprints, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
Dixon Rolls to 50-Lap East Bay Raceway Park Late Model Win Wednesday, June 22, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton ,Florida....June 18, 2011 – For the second straight week, Late Models headlined the action at East Bay Raceway Park with a 50-lap feature. The Southern Performance Racing Parts 50 ended with a tired Devin Dixon parked in Victory Lane. Dixon took the lead from Wallace Peacock and pulled out with David Schmauss in pursuit. “At the beginning, I looked like a rookie. I was fighting it out there,” Dixon said from Victory Lane. “Tonight, I am worn out. The car wasn’t the best tonight. The guys worked on it after the heat and got it better.” Schmauss fought hard to keep second. Wallace Peacock trailed Schmauss to the stripe, but was DQed in tech for an illegal engine. The move put Josh Peacock into third with Phillip Cobb fourth and Bryan Bernhardt came from deep in the pack to claim a top five. Travis Varnadore, Cobb and Schmauss claimed the heat wins. ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Included in the Saturday night contests are Late Models, Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and Old Time Modifieds. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
Jack Miller Memorial "Holy Cow 25" at Volusia Speedway Rescheduled for July 9 Friday, June 17, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
BARBERVILLE, FL- With rain falling and tornado warnings for Volusia County, track operator Ken Sands after speaking with his drivers,and in the interest of everyones safety, had no choice but to cancel the racing program of June 18, this is the first cancellation of the 2011 season. The Jack Miller Memorial "Holy Cow 25" scheduled for that night has been rescheduled for July 9, also on the card on July 9 will be the Flordia Mini Sprints, Sportsman, Street Stocks, Thunder Stocks, 4 Cylinders and the Daytona Vintage Cars. The racing action will start at 7pm. Make your plans now to be there. Ken Sands - Volusia Speedway Park
Travis Varnadore Becomes Scott Thompson Memorial Champ Friday, June 17, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
June 11, 2011 – A dramatic finish to the 2011 Scott Thompson Memorial put Travis Varnadore in Victory Lane as the latest winner of the 50-lap race presented by Airgas. The race was named for local racer Scott Thompson, who passed away in 2006. Varnadore started on the outside of the front row and took the early lead. “I hate starting up front,” said the eventual winner. “You’re right there where everyone can pass you.” The only one who was able to do that was fellow front row started Mark Whitener. On lap 21, Whitener was able to pull off the pass for the lead. Whitener then stretched that lead to almost a half-track by lap 40. Varandore was forced to hold off the efforts of last week’s feature winner Josh Peacock and an earlier run by 2009 Thompson Memorial winner Keith Nosbisch. Meanwhile, Devin Dixon charged by Roger Crouse to move into the top five by lap 40. Dixon slipped past Nosbisch by lap 46. Whitener’s large lead disappeared on lap 46 when a problem with the right front suspension brought him to a halt, giving the lead to Varnadore. When the green came back, the assault on the leader started, first with Peacock and then Dixon had moved forward to challenge. As the white flag flew, Varnadore had his hands full as no one was backing off. Varnadore and Dixon were neck and neck to the checkered flag with Varnadore officially declared the winner. “The 95 (Dixon) was there,” said Varnadore, the youngest winner of the Scott Thompson Memorial. “The 58 (Whitener) was the fastest car. We couldn’t get through turns one and two at all, but could really work turns three and four. Last year in this race, we lost a motor and I think we spun the year before. This is really exciting.”
Thompson Memorial 50-lap Late Model Championship at East Bay Thursday, May 26, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Florida...ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, June 11, 2011. The Scott Thompson Memorial presented by Airgas will headline the action as the 50-lap Late Model feature will offer $3,800 to the winner. The race is the first of the four-race Donnie Tanner Memorial Series. Also included in the Saturday night contests are East Bay Sprints, Street Stocks, Outlaw 4s and Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
Calvin Cook Wins Biggest Payday of Career In $3,000 World Street Stock Championship Wednesday, March 2, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
After starting twenty-third, Calvin Cook picks up biggest payday of career in the final night of the World Street Stock Championships winning $3,000 in the 50 lap A-Main at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday night. He also made the seventeenth different driver to win in seventeen nights. Photo Credit: Mike Horne http://gofastphotos.zenfolio.com/
Kelsey Lay has qualified for the 2011 NHRA Gator Nationals in Gainesville Florida ,March 10-13th Wednesday, March 2, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
BRANDON, FL, February 28, 2011 – 17 year old female NHRA Super Comp Dragster driver has qualified for her first national event and will be competing in the Gator Nationals in Gainesville Florida March 10 -13th. Kelsey is the youngest to ever qualify for a national event in a 180 mph Super Comp Dragster. Kelsey actively competes in the Lucus Oil Series. She is currently sponsored by Moe’s Southwest Grill, Transitions SOLFX, Construction Services of Tampa and Tampa Jax Wax. Kelsey is a senior at Bloomingdale High School and has been accepted to the University of Tampa this fall to study Marketing and Business Communication.
For further information, visit Kelsey’s website at www.kelseylay.com or contact Fred Lay at 813 833-3768 http://www.kelseylay.com/
Cobb Wins NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS East Bay Finale Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL ..February 26, 2011...Phillip Cobb of Apollo Beach was in the right place at the right time to take the lead with ten laps to go and win the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series 50-lap main event on Saturday night at East Bay Raceway Park driving the Wells Brothers Farms Special. For the second straight night, Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, WV dropped out while leading the race when he suffered a mechanical problem with his Mainland Transport Warrior on lap 40. Cobb was running second at the time and inherited the lead. Cobb led the last ten laps for his first career NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series win.
NOSBISCH CHECKS OUT FOR EAST BAY NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS WIN
TAMPA, FL ..February 25, 2011 ... Jack Nosbisch Jr. of Riverview, FL packed his bags, turned in the key, and checked out on the field Friday night to win the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series 40-lap feature race at East Bay Raceway Park driving the Buddy’s Home Furnishings Rocket. Nosbisch led the final 17 laps of the race to win with a half a lap margin over Bryan Bernhardt of Clearwater, FL.
For more information call East Bay Raceway Park at 813-677-7223, or visit the track web site at www.eastbayracewaypark.com. East Bay Raceway Park is located five miles south of I-4 just off U.S. Highway 41. for more go to link below: http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/ To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
WORLD STREET STOCK NATIONALS AT EAST BAY START TONIGHT FEB. 24 - 26
The Georgia driver Jimmy Sharpe making his first trip to East Bay and is very successful as he wins night one for the World Street Stock Championships 25 lap A-Main on Thursday night. Photo Credit: Mike Horne http://gofastphotos.zenfolio.com/
The 1st Annual World Street Stock Nationals. Their practice night will be Feb. 23rd and racing begins on the 24th thru the 26th. So get your tickets and get ready to join us here at The Clay By The Bay for our 35th Annual Winternationals.
PITTMAN WINS $10,500 RONALD LANEY MEMORIAL BY A WIDE MARGIN AT EAST BAY SATURDAY NIGHT Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Daryn Pittman is joined in Victory Lane with track owners Todd Hutto (left) and Al Varnadore (right) after winning the $10,500 Ronald Laney Memorial - Newly crowned Daryn Pittman along with his daughter Taylor in Victory Lane after winning his first King of the 360's Saturday night at East Bay. Photo Credit: Mike Horne http://gofastphotos.zenfolio.com/
TAMPA, FL….2/19/11…..”The harder and higher I ran on the track, the better it was for me,” said a beaming Daryn Pittman, in his victory interview with Larry Jewett after winning a non-stop 40-lap race and becoming the 11th different winner of the 13th King of 360’s which climaxed with the 10th Annual $10,500 Ronald Laney Memorial Saturday night at East Bay Raceway Park. for more go to link below: http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/ To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
Moyer wins Monday's makeup on Friday afternoon at East Bay Saturday, February 12, 2011 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Moyer leads wire to wire winning Monday's makeup on Friday afternoon at East Bay. Photo Credit: Mike Horne
Tampa, Fl - Feb. 11, 2011. Billy Moyer wins Monday's make-up race Friday afternoon. Billy led every lap of the race from the drop of the green flag. Billy won by a convincing margin over Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Wendell Wallace and Bub McCool in the top 5. Rounding out the top ten was Ray Cook, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Austin Hubbard, Josh Richards and Mike Marlar. Billy also was the Red Buck Fast Qualifier and won his heat for a clean sweep.
Friday night's racing at 7:00 p.m. will be 50 lapper for $10,000 to win. Hot laps will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by qualifiying for the 60 plus cars that are on hand.
Saturday's Double will start at noon with Thursday night's make-up 40 lapper for $10,000 to win. Then the night cap will feature the 75 lapper which will pay $12,000 to win. For further information, please feel free to contact the office at 813-677-7223 or visit the website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com
35 th. Annual East Bay Raceway Park Winter Nationals Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
PHOTOS by Mean Gene -from left to right- Racing Legends Buzzie Reutimann and Gene Slaughter - Roger Crouse with the goods -right - 2009 Dirt Dauber Track Champion DB Hogwaller , Flagman Ronnie Luckock and Paul Wyatt
Top Gun Sprints Challenge Ocala Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Photos by R.E.Wing - Four Wide - Amanda Ferguson's first win on clay - Amanda at speed at Ocala Speedway http://www.rewingphotos.com OCALA, FL ,(April 9 ,2010).. A cool and dry night greeted the fans and racers who spent their Friday evening at Ocala Speedway, and as usual the toughest 3/8ths mile in the southeast maintained that rugged reputation. The Top Gun Sprint Car Series was in town to challenge the old race track along with three other regular racing divisions, and before the highlight event was over the crowd was literally on its feet.
Tim George led 17 of the 19 Top Gun Sprints in attendance to the green flag, but a couple of misfires in the form of spins from contact forced restarts, plus sent Ryan Partin to the rear of the field. The third time was the charm for 16 year old Amanda Ferguson, who blew past Tim George on the opening lap and opened up a huge lead by lap 4.
Things got a bit hairy on lap five as a sideways car on the front stretch collected another, and the 02 of Gene Lasker ended up flipping right in front of the grandstands and causing a red flag to be displayed. Lasker leapt from his car in dramatic fashion, demonstrating that he was alright, but the remains of his sprint car was dragged to the pit area on a hook.
After the restart Amanda Ferguson again took control of the race and never looked back, although the ending came a bit later than had been expected. The 22 of Shawn Murray, which had been flirting with the front stretch wall all night long at times, finally smacked that wall hard enough to send him spinning down the front stretch and coming to rest almost directly under the flag stand as Ferguson was coming out of the final turn. That forced a green-white-checker situation, but Amanda Ferguson was up to the challenge, going 26 laps to get the win. by Ocala Speedway Media
Gerstner Wins at Citrus County Speedway Tuesday, March 30, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Inverness,Fl (April 10,2010)..left - #70, Jeremy Gerstner, doing donuts after securing his first modified victory at Citrus. -right - Figure 8 Action by Bob R. E. Wing Check out my photo web site: http://www.rewingphotos.com
Cush Revette at 82 years young won his race Sunday at Citrus County Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Cush Revette with the goods at Citrus County Speedway with son Cush Jr. at right and Dave Rothman left Cush Revette at 82 years young won his race Sunday at Citrus County Speedway in the Blast from the past event, he thinks he is 32 now. It was good time for all the legend race drivers. Miss Langford organized the event and it was a very good turnout. The DARRA club was well represented at the event thanks to every group that helped make the event. Cush Revette Jr.
GARDNER DOMINATES “BUBBA ARMY SPRINT NATIONALS” OPENER AT EAST BAY RACEWAY Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Tampa, Fla…2.8.10….Damion (The Demon) Gardner of Concord, Calif. took advantage of first-lap spins by both front-row starters Monday night and ended up leading all 30 laps of the 2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series opener at East Bay Raceway Park. The “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” continue Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the third-mile dirt oval. Gardner was slated to start fourth but a spin by rookie pole starter Ricky Williams on the first lap and a subsequent spin by outside-front row starter Shane Hmiel on the restart left Shane Cottle and Gardner lined up on the revised front row. Gardner fought off Cottle’s challenge to lead the first lap and stretched his lead in his Pace Lighting Eagle/Shaver to a full straightaway before the field bunched up under the yellow flag at lap 23. Gardner then pulled away in the closing laps to win the race over Bryan Clauson, fast qualifier Brady Short, Cottle and Jon Stanbrough. Defending series champion Levi Jones finished seventh after starting 14th. The finish left Gardner and Clauson tied for the series point lead after the opening race. Damion Gardner wins USAC Sprint Opener - USAC Podium finishers left to right Brady Short – 3rd, Damion Gardner – 1st, Bryan Clauson –3rd - Brady Short sets an Automatic Track Record - Photos by Mike Horne - GO FAST PHOTOS http://gofastphotos.zenfolio.com/
2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series arrives at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. for the “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” February 8-10. Monday, February 8, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Tampa ,Fl. ...Several drivers will be in new or relatively new seats when the 2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series arrives at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. for the “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” February 8-10.
Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Tracy Hines, Chris Windom, Cole Carter, Kyle Cummins and Justin Grant are among early entries who will be “sorting out” new rides in the three-night non-winged spectacular at the 3/8-mile dirt oval on the south side of Tampa.
Darland will make his first appearance in the Keith Kunz sprinter in six years, while Clauson hops into the RWB Motorsports #2B vacated by Darland after the 2009 season. Hines will pilot an entry for Bob Parker, for whom he drove selected Midget races in 2009. Cole Carter and Kyle Cummins are entered in Steve Stapp entries and Justin Grant makes his debut in the Baldwin Brothers entry. Carter’s father Pancho and uncle Dana both piloted Stapp entries during their USAC Sprint car careers.
The “Bubba Army Sprint Nationals” are part of the track’s 34th Winternationals and mark the first time USAC Sprint cars have raced on dirt in the Sunshine State since Rich Vogler’s victory at the Florida State Fairgrounds 23 years ago. For more information, call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/ To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
Don O'Neal Rallies for Victory in the Final Night of the 33rd Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Sunday, February 7, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL (February 6, 2010) - Taking the lead on lap 40 when race leader Scott Bloomquist jumped the cushion in turn one, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN led the remaining 35 circuits to win the final night of the 33rd Annual DART Winternationals for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at East Bay Raceway Park. He earned $12,000 for the win. Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI finished second, followed by Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI. Erb tallied the most DART Winternationals Championship Points for the week to earn a $5,000 bonus from DART Machinery. Track owners Al Varnadore and Todd Hutto join Don O’Neal In victory lane after he won the 75-lap $12,000 finale to East Bay Raceway Park’s 33rd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Winternationals, Saturday night. 2-6-10 Photo by RicksDarkRoom.com - right photo Dennis Erb is the 2010 DART Winternationals Champion at East Bay Raceway Park. Pictured from left to right, track owner Al Varnadore, Crew Chief Heather Lyne, Dennis Erb, DART Representative Ted Keating, and Todd Hutto, track owner. Photo by Mike Horne For more information, call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/ To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
Earl Pearson Jr. passes Scott Bloomquist to Win DART Winternationals Event at East Bay on Thursday Night Friday, February 5, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL (February 4, 2010) - Taking the lead as he headed to the white flag, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL passed race-long leader Scott Bloomquist.The duo battled side-by side, but it was Pearson who went to win a heart-pounding 40 lap main event. The event marked night four of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals on Thursday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. The four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion earned $10,000 for the win for car owner Bobby Labonte. Bloomquist finished second followed by Pearson's teammate, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; and Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL.C Earl Pearson earned $10,000 when he became the 4th different winner in four nights at East Bay Raceway Park’s 33rd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Winternationals. Photo by RicksDarkRoom.com http://ricksdarkroom.com/ for more on this story and race results go to link below: - Earl Pearson Jr. passes Scott Bloomquist to Win DART Winternationals Event at East Bay on Thursday Night
BLOOMQUIST CALLED IT “ A TENNESSEE ASS-KICKIN’ AT EAST BAY” - SEE LATE MODEL ACTION EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK AT EAST BAY Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL (February 2, 2010)- Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN put on a clinic Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. It was the second night of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals and he led from flag-to-flag for his third win of his career at East Bay and his 18th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory. Bloomquist, the defending series champion, dominated the main event earning $5,000. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL finished second followed by Matt Miller of Waterville, OH; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
Mike Marlar Wins First Ever East Bay Raceway Park on Opening Night of DART Winternationals Tuesday, February 2, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Mike Marlar from Winfield TN led wire to wire on opening night of East Bay’s Lucas Oil Late Model Winternationals 30-lapper worth $5,000 on Monday 2-1-10. Mike Horne Photo - Middle photo - Three wide in East Bay’s Lucas Oil Late Model Winternationals, No. 25 Josh Richards (WV) runs Inside No. 71 Chris Wall (LA) with No. 5 Eric Jacobsen (CA). 2-1-10 Photo by RicksDarkRoom.com. right photo - No. 53 Ray Cook (NC) holds off No. 17T Tim Dohm (WV) in a close battle for third during East Bay’s Lucas Oil Late Model Winternationals 2-1-10 Mike Horne Photo Go to link below for story and race results :
Chrome Car for Buzzie at the East Bay Winternationals Saturday, January 9, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Chrome Car for Buzzie Reutimann at the East Bay Winternationals , car is from son David , photos sent by Joy Reutimann.. for more on Reutimann Racing go to : REUTIMANN RACING DAVID REUTIMANN RACING
LOCAL FAVORITES SMITH AND MATTHEWS TAKE FRONT ROW FOR NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS 10K-TO-WIN EAST BAY RACE Saturday, December 12, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL – Local favorites Shan Smith of Dade City, FL and Jeff Matthews of Dover, FL earned the front row starting spots on Friday night for the 100-lap $10,000-to-win 5th Annual NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series World Championship Race on Saturday night at East Bay Raceway Park.
Smith set fast time overall among the 60 entries with a lap around the 1/3-mile clay oval in 15.946 seconds and then won the first of six 20-lap heat races in the Seckman Fire Sprinklers TNT to earn the pole position for the main event. Smith turned the quick lap as the first qualifier on the first lap of group qualifying.
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series News Release: Contact – ROBY HELM
Two-day Crate Late Model World Championships, to be held Dec. 11-12. At East Bay Raceway Monday, December 7, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Two-day Crate Late Model World Championships, to be held Dec. 11-12. At East Bay Raceway
Gibsonton,Florida ..Two-day Crate Late Model World Championships, to be held Dec. 11-12. The Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds and Outlaw 4s will join the crate late models, who will begin preliminary action. The Saturday racing will see Street Stocks and Dirt Daubers in their season finales, along with motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers in action with the Crate Late Models. The Crate Late Model World champion will receive $10,000 for victory in the main event. Complete details can be found at www.eastbayracewaypark.com or by calling the track office at (813) 677-7223. or go to link : http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
World-Wide Racing Industry Buyers Set To Descend On PRI Trade Show In Orlando Dec. 10,11 & 12 Monday, December 7, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Buyers From More Than 60 Nations Signed Up For 22nd PRI Trade Show Photos by Mean Gene Adler LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (October 15, 2009) – The motorsports industry will certainly be contributing its share to help rebuild the American economy as buyers from more than 60 nations have signed up to attend the 22nd annual PRI Trade Show in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 10-12 in the Orange County Convention Center.
As racers seek every competitive advantage available, national borders no longer serve as barriers in purchasing the kind of winning motorsports technology on display at the PRI Trade Show. The show has grown to become what’s generally considered the single best place to conduct motorsports business internationally. This year’s PRI Show has already seen buyers from 61 different nations register for the trade show that attracted 40,000 attendees last year.
David Reutimann Visits East Bay Victory Lane Monday, November 30, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Florida..( Nov. 28,2009)...NASCAR Sprint Cup regular David Reutimann didn’t stay out from behind the wheel long after his season ended. Reutimann jumped in a Tony D-backed Modified to prevail in a special 50-lap feature Saturday night at East Bay Raceway Park.
The event, sponsored by the David Reutimann Foundation, put a special $1,000 on top for the main event. Wayne Hammond and Kyle Bronson won their heat races and Hammond drew a six for the inversion. That draw put Reutimann and John Bradley on the front row for the start of the event.
Bradley pulled out to the early race lead and the event ran caution-free for the first 30 laps. Bradley and Reutimann were joined by tenth-starting Jeff Mathews, who sliced down low to attempt passes. His efforts were stopped by consecutive yellow flags, but Mathews was able to get by Reutimann. Mathews set his sights on Bradley and the two made heavy contact, giving Reutimann an opportunity to get back in the hunt. He made good on it, slipping past Mathews to cross in front of the flag stand for a popular victory. Mathews kept second, ahead of a charging Devin Dixon. Bradley took fourth with a steady Bronson rounding out the top five. By: Larry Jewett
ASA sanctioned racing resumes at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at 6:30pm with the South Shore Auto Sales Late Models, East Bay Sprints, Q Auto & Injury Limited Late Models, Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds, Outlaw 4s, motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and Fan Participation races. For more information, call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/ To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
Veteran's Day - Memorial Day Wednesday, November 11, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Golden Gate Speedway - Tampa, Florida - Early Sixties - Sunshine Speedway Saturday, November 7, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Super DIRT Week Videos from Syracuse Friday, October 30, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
USAC SPRINTS KICK OFF 2010 AT EAST BAY RACEWAY - FIRST USAC DIRT SPRINT RACES IN FLORIDA SINCE 1987 Monday, October 26, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Fl.. (October26 , 2009)..The 2010 USAC National racing season will start in the Sunshine State with the announcement today of the February 8-9-10 non-wing 410-c.i. USAC National Sprint Car races at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Fla. It’s part of East Bay’s big six-night February slate which also includes the All Star Sprint Car Series, which competes at the track February 11-12-13. Located in Gibsonton, the 1/3-mile clay oval has been a hotbed of Sprint racing in recent years but the February races mark the debut of USAC Sprint racing at the track. The only previous USAC appearance at the facility was in 2006 when Ryan Smith and Mike Ward won Ford Focus races at East Bay.
“Scott Thompson Memorial Race " at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday, Sept. 19 Thursday, September 17, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Fl...(Sept. 19-2009)...The Late Models will run the Air Gas 50 Lap “Scott Thompson Memorial Race with $3800 to win, plus extra Lap leader bonus money ! Local classes running will be the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Dirt Daubers and Motorstats.com 4 cylinder bombers. For more information call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.
Parts Plus USCS Outlaw Sprint Cars headline Speed Spectacular at Watermelon Capital Speedway Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
August 15, 2009 - Cordele, GA - The Parts Plus United Sprint Car Series Asphalt Thunder Tour event scheduled for Saturday night, August 15th at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia has been rained out. A suitable replacement date is being considered and will be announced ASAP. Twenty Parts Plus USCS winged sprint cars were in the pits and set to do battle when the rains came at 5:00pm. The United Sprint Car Series is scheduled to conclude it's 2009 season at Watermelon Capital Speedway on Friday and Saturday, November 27th and 28th with the Turkey Bowl 2009.
Street Stock Wars at East Bay Tuesday, July 21, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Donny Reed stands by his #07 in pits ------------- center photo - Reed leads Skinner #00b at East Bay ----------- right photo , Buck Skinner
Gibsonton, Fl. ..( July 21, 2009).. Seems all sporting events have rivals , it makes for the best shows. Well the dirt track at East Bay has had its share also. This one is in the Street Stock class "Reed vs Skinner " or the Hills , or somebody. Donny Reed has won a lot of races in the class over the years. Now the competition has picked up , " Dog eat Dog " you might say. Buck Skinner seems to want glory just as much as Reed , both racing for the same spot. Nascar calls it rubbing and bump drafting , its just good ole racing on the dirt. Who knows , I might even see a good fight , like the old days...hope I'm not in it. Mean Gene
ASA sanctioned racing resumes at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at 6:30pm. It will be feature the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Limited Late Models, the Gagels Auto Parts Open-Wheel Modifieds, the Street Stocks, the Outlaw 4’s, the Motorstats.com 4-Cylinder Bombers and the Dirt Daubers. For more information call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
Dirt Late Model first win for Roush Yates Saturday, July 18, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Lake City, FL—Roush Yates Engines celebrated their first Dirt Late Model win last Saturday night at North Florida Speedway, a medium-banked 3/8th mile clay oval at Lake City. Tampa-based driver Bobby Clark drove the car to victory in both his heat race and the A-Main event. Clark and Circle Track’s editor Rob Fisher had spent the last year rebuilding the Rayburn Dirt Late Model, replacing a 362 c.i.d. Chevy motor with a Roush Yates 358 Ford. “With redesigned chassis geometry,” Clark commented “the car handled and performed well. But the biggest improvement occurred when the team replaced the tired 362 c.i.d. Chevy motor with a fire-breathing 358 c.i.d. Ford from Roush Yates Engines, the Mooresville, North Carolina, engine builder.” from Vic Moore for more story go to link below : http://www.mooregoodink.com/
Buzzie To Race At Orange County Fair Speedway Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
left photo by Mean Gene ---- right photo from Reutimanns Middletown ,N.Y. (July 8,2009)...Buzzie Reutimann, a former champ at Orange County Fair Speedway, is going to make a return trip to the Middletown dirt track's nostalgia night on Saturday. If his back is feeling better, he's going to slip into a modified race car for an attempt at qualifying for the regular feature. "I was looking forward to getting into that thing,'' said Reutimann, who last raced at OCFS in the early 1990s. "I think I would enjoy running around a few laps.'' A run by Reutimann would be a highlight for sure. Three dozen former drivers will be on hand, including former modified champs Billy Osmun, Bobby Bottcher and Carl Van Horn. for more infor. go to link below: http://www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net/index.htm
Alan Johnson Smoothest In Super DIRTcar Series Win Saturday At Fulton Sunday, July 5, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
*Mike Johnson Photo Fulton, NY – July 4, 2009 – By Tom Skibinski, Super DIRTcar Series PR Director Alan Johnson first fought to fend off Brett Hearn then staved off a late race rally by Jimmy Phelps to capture his first Super DIRTcar Series victory of the season in dramatic fashion Saturday night at Fulton Speedway. *For more News, Notes & Points, log into www.superdirtcarseries.com http://www.superdirtcarseries.com/
Modified Vintage Race at East Bay video June 13 ,2009 Monday, June 22, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Milum first five-time Feature Winner of the year at East Bay Sunday, June 21, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
photo by Mean Gene Adler Gibsonton,Fl..(June20,2009)...East Bay Sprints closed the regular racing as Paulie Milum became the first five-time feature winner of the year. Milum chose to buy new tires for the feature, helped by a new fan who put up the cash for one tire. Milum made his winning move on Tim George, who kept second. Rich Alexander had a strong race for third with Clyde Poole and Tony Agin in the top five. Heat winners were Poole and Milum. By Larry Jewett ASA sanctioned racing resumes at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday, June 27 2009 at 6:30pm. The South Shore Auto Sales Late Models, Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks, Outlaw 4s and motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers will be joined by a Dirt Dauber Special and Fan Participation race, all on the night’s menu. For more information, call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
Schroeder claims victory in Florida Winged Sprints at Auburndale Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Auburndale Speedway ( June 13,2009)..Schroeder claims victory in Florida Winged Sprints by Tom Sherrill Florida Short Track Report.com
The Florida Winged Sprints return to Auburndale Speedway on July 11th. The schedule, results, points and everything else about this group can be seen at www.floridawingedsprints.com http://www.floridawingedsprints.com/
DB Hogwaller Win number two at East Bay in the wet and wild Dirt Dauber feature Monday, June 15, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
photos by Mean Gene Adler
DB Hogwaller in the pits at East Bay before race. He later won the wet and wild 12-lap Dirt Dauber feature event . right photo - David Pollen Jr. stands by his # 88 Late Model at East Bay , Pollen is looking for his first win.
ASA sanctioned racing resumes at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday, June 20th 2009 at 6:30pm. The South Shore Auto Sales Late Models, East Bay Sprints, The Q Auto and Injury Attorneys Limited Late Models, Outlaw 4’s and motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers will all be in action. There is also the Ladies Powder Puff race. For more information, call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.
David Reutimann Wins Rain Shortened 50th Running of the Coca-Cola 600 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Credit: HHP Photos
Concord, NC ( May 25,2009)...He had to wait a day to do it, but David Reutimann grabbed the checkers for the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 under a rain delay in front of NASCAR's hometown crowd at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The race, originally scheduled for Sunday, was postponed until Monday after rain wiped out on-track activities Sunday night. Reutimann's crew chief, Rodney Childers made the call to stay out on the track instead of pitting for what turned out to be the last caution of the race. Ryan Newman and Robby Gordon also stayed out, enabling them to finish second and third respectively. "I'm proud of the whole organization; everybody has done a great job. It was fun, but I felt like I was on pit road for a month. I wanted either the sun to come out and it quit or just pour and it just kind of stayed in between," Reutimann said in the Time Warner Media Center after the race. There were six cautions in the race and two red flags for rain. The race was halted after lap 227, when NASCAR officials determined that conditions were too severe to continue.
This was Reutimann's first NASCAR Sprint Cup win in 75 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts. Lowe's Motor Speedway Link Below : http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com/
Tampa's Dave Steele Wins 61st Pay Less Little 500 Tuesday, May 26, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Anderson, IN (May 23,2009).. Short track ace Dave Steele passed eight-time race winner Eric Gordon with 33 laps remaining en route to earning his second win in the Pay Less Little 500. Gordon crossed the line in second with Donnie Adams. Jr. completing the podium finishers. The remainder of the top five included Jacob Wilson and Ryan Litt. Go to Anderson Speedway link below for more results :
Taylor Top Gun at East Bay Raceway Park Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Kurt " HAPPY" Taylor ,stands by sprinter in pits at East Bay - photo by Mean Gene Adler
Gibsonton,Florida..(May 9,2009)..The Top Gun Sprint Car Series made its first of two scheduled appearances. With strong support from the East Bay Sprints, 23 cars set up three heats, won by point leader Ryan Partin, East Bay point leader Paulie Milum, and Frank Beck. After the field’s salute to the fans, Beck spun, costing him the pole position. On the initial start, Partin spun and went to the back. New pole sitter Shane Kreidler used his good fortune to vault out into the lead. Keith Butler, from the seventh row, moved to third, taking second on lap 4. Butler’s challenge ended with mechanical issues on lap 14, giving the runner-up spot to Kurt Taylor, who was using a borrowed top wing after his airfoil was damaged in the heat. No one had anything for Kreidler on the track, but the tech man had an issue at the scales as Kreidler turned up light. That gave the win to Taylor with Milum, series regular Mike Schroder, Tim George, and Tony Agin in the top five. Story By Larry Jewett for more on story go to link below http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
Five new winners to Citrus Speedway Victory Lane Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
#15 Robbie Powell heads up the Figure 8 field on his way to Victory Lane
(Inverness, Fl. May 9, 2009) Eight local divisions and the visiting Bass Champions Challenge Series filled Citrus County Speedway’s pit area with 127 race cars and provided another action packed night with a full moon having its unusual adverse affects on the program. A very superstitious racing community proved again that the full moon definitely has some kind of mojo that seems to provide strange activity on the track. Next Saturday night sees the return of the Open Wheel Modifieds in a non point race, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, 4 Cylinder Bombers, V8 Thunder Stocks, the Florida Pro Series and Mini Cup Series. for more on story and race results from Citrus County Speedway go to link below: - Larry MacMillans Race Reports from CITRUS COUNTY SPEEDWAY
Shane Burrows Claims The Spring Sizzler At Ocala Speedway Saturday, April 25, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
photos by Mean Gene - Shane Burrows above left - right John Bradley
ZUBER FL- (April 25,2009).....The last Friday of racing before the Monster Jam break offered a big money winner's purse to the Open Wheel Modified division at Ocala Speedway, and a solid field of racers entertained an excited crowd with their efforts to win. The 30 lap Spring Sizzler Race offered $1500 to the winner, and a full field of modifieds were after the cash. Four heat races and a B main set the field for the Spring Sizzler, which began with Chris Littrell on the pole. But as the green waved there were problems deep in the field, thus leading to several restarts before the first two laps could be completed. Through that process, one car was parked for three cautions, while others sustained damage or elected to leave the track. Things settled down somewhat later on as John Bradley held the early lead, but the 01 car of Shane Burrows was on the move forward and took the lead on lap 9. Burrows kept Bradley at bay for the remainder of the race to finish first and take home the $1500, and difficulties in tech would determine the remainder of the finishing order. John Bradley finished behind Burrows, but a problem with the post race weigh in wound up in a disqualification. In addition, the third place finisher, Kyle Owen, also ran afoul of the tech inspector. story by BJ Cavin for more results go to links below : http://www.ocalaspeedway.com/ http://disc.yourwebapps.com/discussion.cgi?disc=216473;article=9383;title=Racin%20Roundup%20TV
Buzzie Reutimann Winner East Bay Raceway Park Open Wheel Modified's Monday, March 30, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
BUZZIE REUTIMANN in Winters Circle at Eastbay - photo by MIKE HORNE ...right photo by Mean Gene Mike Horne ph. 813-716-1657 or http://www.gofastphotos.zenfolio.com/
Gibsonton, Fl..( March 28,2009)...The Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds got off to a rocky start when a red flag stopped action for a multi-car pileup in the front stretch, touched off when Wayne Hammond tagged the front stretch wall. When action resumed, early leader Buzzie Reutimann went to the bottom of the track in search of grip. He found plenty as the car rocketed off the corners. Pursuing competitors kept falling back. Shane Burrows was first to challenge, but drifted high to give Jeff Mathews his turn. Mathews made the best of it, but couldn’t catch Reutimann’s ride. In Victory Lane, Buzzie joked that he was racing under duress, driving his son David’s ride. “If I didn’t win, he was going to put me on a budget,” he said. Reutimann also owned up to an engine that was pushing the temperature gauge to 240 degrees. “What was this, 500 laps,” he joked. Mathews claimed second, ahead of heat winner Alex Boerner, double duty driver Roger Crouse and Burrows. Hammond won his heat before suffering the wreck in the finale. By Larry Jewett
Alexander, Sr. Still Strong at “The Clay by the Bay” East Bay Raceway Late Model Feature Winner Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Bobby Alexander Late Model Feature Winner Saturday night at Eastbay Raceway Park .....................................Take a look at Randy Tyler's " Dirt Dauber" a new stock class at East Bay to race this Saturday night. Photos by Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Fl. (March 14,2009)....A full 24-car field made up the South Shore Auto Sales Late Model 25-Lap A-Main Feature event. Names like David Schmauss, Jeff Mathews, Keith Nosbisch, Roger Crouse and Josh Peacock had everyone on the edge of their seat in anticipation of another “clash of the titans.” Nosbisch took the early lead, stretching it out to almost a 10 car-length advantage. Dirt phenom Jeff Mathews was caught in an early caution along with David Schmauss. Mathews was able to continue, and after tagging the rear of the field, burned his right-rear off to finish 5th. Schmauss was unable to continue and limped to the pits. Both Jimmy Waldrop and Doug Watson had good runs finishing 3rd and 4th respectively. Temple Terrace veteran Bobby Alexander, Sr. had steadily been making his way to the front in what appeared to be a good 2nd or 3rd place run, but as Nosbisch began to fade, the #15 car found the horsepower they needed to pick up the lead and ultimately the win for his 1st victory of the 2009 racing season. Nosbisch’s 2nd place finish along with his heat race win showed he is still strong at his home track. 2008 Late Model Rookie of the Year driver Travis Varnadore won heat race #2 and the hottest driver in Florida, Jeff Mathews won heat race #3. Al Larson, Greg Leonard and Rich Kessinger all transferred from the B-Main. for more on this story and race results go to links below : Alexander, Sr. Still Strong at “The Clay by the Bay” http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
Oldies But Goodies Monday, March 9, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
photos by Mean Gene - at Made In the Shade Car show ,MorningStar Church , Sickles High School ,Tampa, FL
Nationwide Insurance to Sponsor Michael Cherry Saturday, March 7, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Greenville, S.C. – Nationwide Mutual Insurance, in partnership with local Nationwide Insurance agent Carlo White announced this week that it will sponsor NASCAR: Whelen All-American Series driver, Michael Cherry. The promising 19-year old driver has been chosen to represent Nationwide Insurance in conjunction with NASCAR’s “Drive for Diversity” initiative, which is further diversifying the sport by providing opportunities to minority and female competitors. for more on this story go to link below : - Nationwide Insurance to Sponsor Michael Cherry
Pittman In A Thriller at East Bay - 410 Sprint Car Winternationals Friday, February 13, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Photos by Russ Calabrese
TAMPA, FL…..2/11/09….”Two weeks ago, I was at an all-time low with no ride,” were the first words that Daryn Pittman told track announcer, Larry Jewett as he repeatedly wiped his brow and pushed his hair back as he tried to let his first win for the new team sink in. “I just wanted to be competitive and on short notice, Pete Postupack put together this team with Kevin, Brian and Jerry for us to come to Florida and put everything to the real test.” The test results were better than expected as Pittman was able to dice through heavy traffic in the closing laps of the non-stop 30-lap finale to the 33rd Annual East Bay Raceway Park 410 Sprint Winternationals on Wednesday night worth $5,000. go to link below for more news about East Bay : - East Bay Raceway
The 8th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial Goes To Jesse Hockett at East Bay Sunday, February 1, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL….1/31/09… The 8th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial race produced a first-time winner at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday night. Jesse Hockett came to town with a brand new car and a brand new team and acted like he owned the place, taking the lead on lap eight of the 40-lap feature and driving away from the field using every groove possible on the 1/3 mile clay oval. He was rewarded in victory lane with the “big” check for $10,000 from track owners Al Varnadore and Todd Hutto. Ronald Laney’s father Marcus was there with Ronald’s boxer dog Checkers, to present Hockett with a bonus check for $2,500. C&B Mushrooms contributed $500 to bring the winner’s total to $13,000. Hockett became the 10th different winner in the 11 year history of the King of 360’s race with Gary Wright being the only repeat winner in the initial 1999 event and again in 2007. story by Jean Lynch for East Bay Raceway Park
Photos left ,middle by MAX DOLDER -- photo right by RUSS Calabrese Jesse Hockett with the check in hand at East Bay - Jason Sides # 7s goes to the inside of Gene Lasker # 02 to take second.- Jesse Hockett and Ronald Laney’s father Marcus with Ronald’s boxer dog Checkers . for more on story and race results go to links below : http://www.ascsracing.com/ - East Bay Raceway - Ronald Laney Memorial Goes To Jesse Hockett at East Bay
FLORIDA HOME OF HOT WINTER RACING ACTION Monday, January 5, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
CRASH - A - RAMA videos from East Bay Raceway Park - Oct.4 Sunday, September 14, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Street Stock Crash at East Bay ------------------------------- Sprint Car Action at East Bay ----------------------------------------- Sprint Car Action at Citrus County Speedway Tuesday, August 12, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
In the Motorstats.com Street Stocks class points leader Donnie Reed visited victory lane for the first time this season. Reed was able to battle through numerous cautions, which ended the night of many of the 21 cars that started as they finished their night in the pits. Matthew Collins finished 2nd. Danny Hill led many laps and finished 3rd. Steve O’Lone was 4th. Bob Fleming came home 5th, his first top 10 of the season. Randy Tyler and Buck Woodhouse won the heat races
Bobby Alexander, Sr. Returns to Victory Lane at East Bay Raceway Park. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Photo by Mean Gene - Racin Roundup TV
Gibsonton, FL. (June 28,2008)..In the Late Models another great field of cars was on hand as 19 cars took the green flag for their 25 lap feature event. Steve Miller got an early jump on the field and led many of the early laps. Miller’s night was cut short when he and Jeff Mathews collided in turn 1 on mid race restart. JR Prather, Jr took over the lead with the exit of Miller and Mathews and would lead until he got together with Trevor Merrell in turn 4. These events opened the door for the hard charging Bobby Alexander, Sr. to take the lead and eventually the win. Alexander, Sr. was able to hold off pole sitter Travis Varnadore for his first win of the season. Alexander, Sr. started in the 19th position, shotgun on the field. Varnadore finished 2nd. Ted Erskine started 7th and finished 3rd. KD Kelley finished 4th and John Norris earned his first top 5 of the season with a 5th place finish. Prather and Varnadore won the heat races. Story By Jason Loughren / East Bay Raceway Park for more information click on links below: - - More on this Story and results - East Bay Raceway
Action from Sunshine Dragstrip------------------------------------East Bay Raceway - 4 Cylinder Bombers Saturday, June 28, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Sunshine Dragstrip - Clearwater, Florida
Video's by Mean Gene - Racin Roundup TV - Larry Tyler Dragster ----------------Racin Roundup's James Adler #27 racing at East Bay Raceway Racin Roundup's James Adler #98 - East Bay Raceway,Gibsonton, Florida -- "Racin',Wreckin',& Fightin" at Sunshine Speedway,Video by James Adler-- "James Adler"
Left photo - James Adler and Jack Hewitt ( EastBay Raceway) - middle photo James and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits (Don Garlits' Museum of Drag Racing)- right photo - Dave Steele and James (Auburndale Speedway)
Wayne Reutimann Joins Brother May 25 In Northeast Modified Hall Of Fame Thursday, May 15, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Weedsport, NY – May 14, 2008 – By Herb Anastor, Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Selection Committee Sunshine State standout Wayne Reutimann has been selected as a 2008 inductee into the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, May 25 on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series event at the adjacent speedway. The younger brother of Class of ‘97 Hall of Famer Buzzie Reutimann, Wayne followed his famous sibling from Zephyrhills, Florida to the dirt tracks of the Northeast where he raced Modifieds successfully for what was really a very short career. for more on this story click on link below: - -More on this Story about Reutimann
From left to right Wayne in Modified at Golden Gate --- ----Wayne with Windsor Speedway Win ----Reutimann at speed , Golden Gate Speedway,1957 Chevy Late Model
Check Out Scott Curry's # 99 Raptor 4 Wheeler Racer With Custom Paint Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
OWENS A TWO-TIME EAST BAY CRATE RACIN' USA WORLD CHAMPION Monday, December 10, 2007 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Tampa,FL. (Dec.9th 2007 )... Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN celebrates his second Crate Racin' USA World Championship Race win in front of his #20 VP Racing Fuel Warrior on Saturday night at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The victory in the 100-lap race was worth $10,000 to Owens, plus another trophy to sit along side his 2005 Crate Racin' USA World Championship trophy. (Mike Blevins Photo) StormPay.com Dirt Late Model Series News Release: Contact – ROBY HELM Owens had Racing Roundup decals on the World Championship Winning Race Car !
This web page is dedicated in loving memory of Scott “Duke” Adler Thursday, May 10, 2007 | Posted by: Mean Gene
This web page is dedicated in loving memory of Scott “Duke” Adler Nov 20, 1985 – Apr 7, 2007
On November 20, 1985, Gene & Edwinia Adler announced the birth of their second son, Scott Eugene Adler. He was the baby of three kids and the light of the whole family’s eye. When Scott started to talk he could not pronounce his J’s. And he loved juice but he would call it duice. At this time my father, Gene Adler ran with this…. And that’s how Scott’s name was forever changed to “Duke”.
At the very young age of 10, Scott wrote and illustrated his very own comic book. The family knew then, they had a very special child. Scott loved to draw & write. When he was just 13 years old his Nanny bought a computer. And this is when Scott’s love for computers began. He took his love of drawing and writing and applied it to the computer. He always said when he grew up he wanted to be a comic book writer. But, instead he became a web designer.
In 1999 James Adler decided to start his own racing TV show. It was originally; called Cruisin Scene TV with the Racin Roundup. The show was about, hot rods, classic cars, and racing. James knew he needed help making this show successful. He convinced his little brother, Scott Adler to join the show along with his father, Gene Adler. The show became a family affair. James put Duke in charge of the graphics and technical support. Duke took this role on with enthusiasm.
Due to the popularity of the show, James & Gene knew they had to start their own web site.
James again recruited his younger brother to help make his dream of the Racin Roundup website come true. This was a project that Scott was proud to head up. He enjoyed doing anything on a computer and helping out his family. He was a computer guru in the eyes of the Adler family. The kid knew anything and everything about computers and web design. He was in charge of updating all the information you see on this website. This website was totally designed and maintained by Duke.
When most of us can barely turn on a computer, Scott thought himself how to design web sites with no technical training. He designed not only this websites but, many others. But the Racin Roundup website was his first priority. He would brag to all his friends; about his Dad’s TV show. This was a little secret that his dad never knew.
Unlike his dad and brother, Duke didn’t not enjoy racing. He would rather be watching or designing a wrestling website. But all of that didn’t matter when it came to helping out on the show or website. He did all of this because he loved his family.
I hope you enjoy what my brother did for all the Racin Roundup fans!!
Duke will forever be loved and missed by his family & friends.
I love you always my little brother!
Love, Your Sister
New Times for " Racing Roundup TV Show " Thursday, April 19, 2007 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Tampa,Fl.(June 27,2007) . Racing Roundup .. The only "live! call in" one hour weekly auto racing cable television show broadcasting out of Tampa, Florida Has been moved to Wednesday night at 8 pm on Brighthouse ch. 20 and Verizon ch. 30 cable tv . With your host Mean Gene, 4 cylinder stocker driver James Adler, former Sprint Car Champion turned Dragster driver Larry Tyler, and "East Bays Tech Man" Bill Giddens! Get auto racing results and news from local tracks around the Tampa area to national events. .Plus special guest in the studio or on the phone lines from anywhere in the racing world.
Taking your live-on air phone calls on the half hour from anywhere . 8:30 pm till 9pm Phone (813) 254-7820 or (813) 254-7907- Hello " Your Live on the Racing Roundup "
Wednesday, 8pm til 9pm (Live ) Channel: 20- Bright House cable tv Channel: 30- Verizon cable tv , Tampa , Fl. ------------------------------------------ Friday , 8pm til 9pm (repeat show) Channel: 19- Bright House cable tv Channel: 36 - Verizon cable tv , Tampa , Fl. ---------------------------------------------------------- Golden Gate Speedway on Racing Roundup TV
May,14,2007... ,Golden Gate Speedway, Tampa, Fl. will be featured on Racing RoundupTV Show This Friday May,11 , with a repeat show on Monday night May,14 at 8pm on cable tv Tampa, Florida. With all kinda racing pictures of cars and drivers from the day it open till it closed . Racing footage of late models in the Florida 200 on a Sunday afternoon. With footage of Jack Arnold , the Reutimanns , Buzzie and Wayne , Will Cagle , Dale Alderman , Cush Revette ,Richard Coffin racing around the track just to name a few. With your host Mean Gene, 4 cylinder stocker driver James Adler, former Sprint Car Champion turned Dragster driver Larry Tyler . . From left to right - # 88 Donnie Tanner at Golden Gate ( late 60s)---- # 1 Kip Pierce in the Tooterville Trolley ( mid 60's) - the Diamond 4 of Dick Pratt at Golden Gate (mid 60's)
---------------------------------------------------------------- Sunshine Speedway on Racing Roundup TV
May,21,2007... ,Sunshine Speedway, Clearwater, Fl. will be featured on Racing RoundupTV Show This Friday May,18 , with a repeat show on Monday night May,21 at 8pm on cable tv Tampa, Florida. With all kinda racing pictures of cars and drivers from the back in the day. Late models were '57 Chevy's, Fords and Plymouths. Modified's were old coupes and cut downs with V-8 and 6 cylinder power .Figure 8's old and new footage racing around Sunshine Speedway. With your host Mean Gene, 4 cylinder stocker driver James Adler, former Sprint Car Champion turned Dragster driver Larry Tyler and racer , car owner Bill Giddens . ------------------------------------------------ Speedway Park featured on Racing RoundupTV Show
May 28,2007... Speedway Park , 1948 - 1956, Tampa Fl ..The track will be featured on Racing RoundupTV Show This Friday May,25 , with a repeat show on Monday night May,28 at 8pm on cable tv Tampa, Florida. The 1/2 dirt track only was around a few years in Tampa .But some of the race driver's, car owner's and race fans are still here. With all kinda racing pictures of cars and drivers from the back in the day. Also two of the racing legends of the Speedway Park, Pancho Alvarez and Cush Revette. Will be on hand to tell us how it really was back then. Sprint cars were called Big Cars and Stock Cars were just getting started around Tampa. With your host Mean Gene, 4 cylinder stocker driver James Adler, former Sprint Car Champion turned Dragster driver Larry Tyler and racer , car owner Bill Giddens .
( photo by Racin Roundup TV ) From left to right racer's Larry Tyler , Mean Gene Adler , James Adler and Bill Giddens all of Racing Roundup TV Show in Tampa.
Photo of Kathy and Larry Tyler with win -- -- middle photo , Larry Tyler at "Lil-500" at Anderson Speedway - right photo L to R ,Melvin , Barbra Tomlinson , Larry Tyler with family at right mom and dad , Iva Jean and John Tyler at Citrus County Speedway
Scott Bloomquist Ends 17 Year Drought at East Bay Raceway with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win Sunday, February 11, 2007 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL (February 10, 2007)-Coming off of a spectacular 2006 racing season, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN is beginning the 2007 in grand style as he came home in first taking the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series A-Main event on the final night of the Series’ visit to East Bay Raceway Park for the 31st Annual Winternationals. The race taped for cameras of SPEED would see excitement throughout the 75 lap affair with Bloomquist winning at East Bay for the first time since February 2, 1990 as he inherited the lead on lap 62 when race leader Shannon Babb slowed in turn two and left the race.
Bloomquist in his own self designed Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal/Hawkeye Trucking/Allstar Performance/VP Racing Fuels/Arizona Sport Shirts/Vic Hill Racing Engines powered Chevrolet picked up his 12th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win. Tim McCreadie would charge from the 17th starting spot to finish second in the Sweeteners Plus/Pro Power Engines/Rocket Monte Carlo with Matt Miller of Waterville, OH placing third in the Moring Motorsports/MDI Environmental/Rocket Monte Carlo. Finishing out the top five in the finale was 20th starting Terry English of Benton, KY in the Petroff Towing/C.J. Rayburn Monte Carlo and Billy Drake of Bloomington, IL in the Creative Kitchens and Bath/Mullvain Motors/C.J. Rayburn GTO. A total of 86 entrants were on hand for the event which was run before a standing room crowd.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Feature Finish: (75 laps): Scott Bloomquist, Tim McCreadie, Matt Miller, Terry English, Billy Drake, Jimmy Mars, Earl Pearson Jr., Don O’Neal, Eddie Carrier Jr., Dan Schlieper, Donnie Moran, Rick Eckert, Ray Cook, D.J Wells, Eric Jacobsen, Tim Dohm, Terry Casey, Damon Eller, Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Jeep VanWormer, Brad Neat, Scott James, Mike Marlar, Rick Aukland, Steve Shaver, Steve Francis
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR (jessex@lucasdirt.com)
Photos by Mean Gene Adler
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Photo by Mean Gene - Racin Roundup TV
TAMPA, FL (February 10, 2007)-Coming off of a spectacular 2006 racing season, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN is beginning the 2007 in grand style as he came home in first taking the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series A-Main event on the final night of the Series’ visit to East Bay Raceway Park for the 31st Annual Winternationals. The race taped for cameras of SPEED would see excitement throughout the 75 lap affair with Bloomquist winning at East Bay for the first time since February 2, 1990 as he inherited the lead on lap 62 when race leader Shannon Babb slowed in turn two and left the race. 