Sunday, May 4, 2008
by Jane Smith
Lakeland, FL (May 3, 2008) Tonight at USA International, the Extreme Modified Series ended their season. There is no more Extreme Modified Series due to lack of cars and today's economy and how it has affected the drivers in racing.
It was a night of sadness as the drivers saw their last race but without the support of the drivers, there can be no series. Fourteen modifieds showed up for the 50 lap race but only thirteen ran as Bobby Joe Woodley blew his motor on Friday night during practice.
Wayne "Rocketman" Jefferson did not come to USA International to race. He came to enjoy a day of watching racing with his family. But Kevyn Terry had other plans for Jefferson as he put Jefferson in his back-up car for the night.
Skip Honaker came to race also but due to a bad back, he had Michael Williams in his #2 Modified. Williams, who can definitely drive a modified, was happy to help his friend since the car was there and ready to race.
When qualifying time came, it was once again Rocketman who set fast time with a 21.645 followed by Kurt Jett with a 21.987, Alan McCafferty 22.061, Micheal Williams 22.083 and Lee Collins 22.100. Jett, who was prepared to do double duty with his Late Model also at USA, saw that hope demolished when his motor blew during the ASA Southeast practice so he was happy with his qualifying position with the modified.
Rocketman pulled a zero for the inversion, starting the field straight up.
It was Rocketman's race from beginning to end as he led all 50 laps. On the green, it was Jefferson, Kurt Jett, Michael Williams, Robbie Cooper, and Alan McCafferty leading the way.
But on lap 3, Lee Collins had to go into the pits having his car slow due to water in his fuel. It took several laps for his crew to fix the problem but Lee returned to the field to finish the race on lap 8.
Jefferson had a huge lead over Jett as Cooper pulls up on the rear-end of Michael Williams for third. By lap 10, Cooper had third as Williams slows and goes into the pits done for the night.
On lap 12, it was Jefferson, Jett, Cooper, McCafferty and Alan Bruns leading the way.
Lap 14 saw the yellow come out for Art Kunzeman who lost a motor as he went into turn 1. The race is red flagged for track clean-up. On the restart, it is Jefferson, Jett, Cooper, McCafferty, Bruns, Pete Close, Jerry Symons, Kevyn Terry, Eric Rudd and Collins.
Symons puts the heat on Close but Close holds his sixth place postion not leaving Symons any kind of opening to pass. In the meantime, Jefferson is building a bigger and bigger lead over the field. Now it is Bruns turn to look on McCafferty for fourth but McCafferty shuts the door and maintains his postion.
For the rest of the race, it is Close and Symons battling for sixth but Close held the position and never gave Symons an inch. Lap 39 see Kevyn Terry on pit road and climbing out of the car as he is done for the night. With ten laps to go, Symons keeps the heat on Close but Close holds his own. Jefferson takes the checkered followed by Kurt Jett, Robbie Cooper, Alan McCafferty, and Alan Bruns. Jefferson thanks Terry for the opportunity of racing his car as the drivers say goodbye to the Extreme Modified Series.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
EXTREME MODIFIED 50
USA INTERNATIONAL - MAY 3, 2008
1. #1 Wayne Jefferson, Pinellas Park
2. #9 Kurt Jett, Orange Park
3. #98 Robbie Cooper, Bronson
4. #32 Alan McCafferty, Clermont
5. #4b Alan Bruns, Clermont
6. #86 Pete Close, Ocala
7. #66 Jerry Symons, New Smyrna
8. #12 Eric Rudd, Naples
9. #13 Kevyn Terry, Citra
10. #89 Lee Collins, Immokalee
11. #7 Mark Vandevender, Pt. Orange
12. #9X Art Kunzeman, Deltona
13. #2 Michael Williams, Mims
Sunday, April 27, 2008
by Jane Smith
Lakeland, FL (May 1, 2008) The Extreme Modifieds will make their third appearance of the 2008 season this Saturday at USA International. The Extreme Modifieds will race 50 laps after the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour race.
"We are very excited about this Saturday and the race," said Race Director Rick Hall. "We are hoping a good number of modified turn out to support the race and the fans won't be disappointed in what they see Saturday."
Leading the points in the Extreme Modifieds is Alan Bruns followed by last year's Champion Robbie Cooper. Jerry Symons runs third in points followed by Shain Held and Skip Honaker.
On Friday, May 2, there will be open practice for both the ASA Southeast cars and the Extreme Modifieds. The pit gate will open at 2 pm on Friday.
On Saturday, May 3, the pit gate will open at 10 pm with practice for the Extreme Modifieds from 3:05 pm to 4 pm. Qualifying for the Extreme Modified 50 will be at 5:15 pm. The race will follow after the ASA Southeast race.
For information on the Extreme Modifieds, go to www.fascartours.com. For information on USA International and admission prices go to www.usaspeedway.com.
ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour
RC Cola / Moon Pie 125
May 3, 2008
Event Schedule
Friday - May 2nd
1:00 - 3:15 PM ASA SAT Ride-A-Long Car
2:00 PM Registration and Pit Sign-in
3:30 PM Pit Gates Open
4:00 - 7:00 PM Practice by divisions
7:30 PM Track Closes
Saturday - May 3rd
9:00 AM ASA Officials Meeting
9:30 AM Registration and Pit Sign-in
10:00 AM Pit Gates Open
10:15 AM Tech Inspection Opens for ASA cars
12:30 AM Drivers Meeting for ALL ASA Driviers and Spotters ( Engines off)
12:30 AM Drivers Meeting for ALL FASCAR Driviers and Spotters ( Engines off)
1:00 PM Grandstands Open
1:00 - 3:00 PM Practice for ASA
3:00 - 4:15 PM ASA Pre-Qualifying Tech
3:05 - 4:00 PM Practice for FASCAR Extreme Modifieds
4:15 PM ASA Drivers Meeting
4:30 PM Qualifying ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour
5:15 PM Qualifying FASCAR Extreme Modifieds
6:15 PM Autograph Session on Track
7:30 PM RC Cola / Moon Pie ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour 125
To Follow FASCAR Exteme Modified 50
*USA international Speedway reserves the right to change schedule without notice.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
B>By Dave Westerman
 Orlando Speedworld has got to be Robbie Cooper's favorite race track, since he wins so much here. Cooper added yet another notch in the win column as the FASCAR Extreme Modifieds paid their first visit of the year Friday night.
With Lee Collins unable to race due to a family commitment, Collins tapped "Rocketman" Wayne Jefferson to drive his potent #89 at Orlando and Jefferson made the most of the opportunity setting fast time of 14.056 seconds trailed closely by Kurt Jett at 14.103 and Cooper, who tripped the clocks at 14.314 seconds.
The top three from qualifying were inverted thus putting Cooper on the pole for the 50 lap event and he wasted no time grabbing the early lead while Jefferson snuck by outside pole sitter Jett and tucked himself right on Cooper's rear bumper in the early going.
Jefferson was able to stay close to Cooper, but could never mount a really serious challenge. By mid-race, Jefferson's car was starting to become a handful with Jett eventually getting by on lap 29 for second but he never got any closer than a car length to Cooper. The entire 50 lap distance was run without a caution flag as Cooper claimed yet another Extreme Modified win here trailed by Jett and Jefferson. Kevyn Terry ran pretty much by himself most of the race and came across the stripe fourth while Alan Bruns just nipped Skip Honaker at the checker for fifth. Honaker was sixth with Richie Smith, Jerry Symons, Shain Held, Jon Compagnone and Art Kunzeman completing the finishers.
Monday, April 14, 2008
by Jane Smith
Orlando, FL (April 14, 2008) It is the second race of the season for the Extreme Modifieds as they head to Orlando SpeedWorld this Friday night, April 18. Also on the program for Friday night will be the Super Stock, Mini Stock and an Enduro.
Going into race number 2 and leading the Extreme Modified points is Tank Tucker. Lee Collins is second in points followed by Jerry Symons, Alan Bruns, and Shain Held.
Pit gate will open at 2 pm with practice for the Extreme Modifieds ALONE from 3 to 4 pm. Division practice will follow with qualifying for the Extreme Modified 50 at 7 pm.
General admission is $15.00, students and seniors (62 and older) $10.00, children 11 and under FREE.
For more information on the Extreme Modified Series, go to www.fascartours.com. For more information on Orlando SpeedWorld, go to www.orlandospeedworld.org.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
by Jane Smith
Samsula, FL (March 29, 2008) After winning the Championship at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing for the Modifieds in February at New Smyrna Speedway, Tank Tucker came back and won the annual Tommy Patterson Memorial Modified 50.
Having Lee Collins on your fender is not an easy task for any racer but Tucker was able to out run some of the best there are in Florida Modified racing including Collins, Jerry Symons, Alan Bruns, and Shain Held.
The next race for the Extreme Modifieds will be April 18 at Orlando SpeedWorld. For more information on the Extreme Modified Series go to www.fascartours.com.
Tommy Patterson Memorial Modified 50
Official Results
New Smyrna Speedway - March 29, 2008
1 Tank Tucker 15
2 Lee Collins 89
3 Jerry Symons 66
4 Alan Bruns 4b
5 Shain Held 55
6 Mark Vandevender 7
7 Jeff Colburn 3
8 Wally Patterson 47
9 Robbie Cooper 98
10 Jon Compangnone 5
11 Art Kunzeman 9
12 Skip Honaker 2
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Jane Smith
Samsula, FL (March 26, 2008) The Extreme Modifieds will open their 2008 season this Saturday at New Smyrna Speedway with the Tommy Patterson Memorial Modified 50. Also on the program will be the Late Models, Sportsman, Super Stock, Mini Stock and Strictly Stock.
In 2007, Tank Tucker topped the Tommy Patterson Memorial Modified 50 followed by Jerry Symons, Alan Bruns, Jimmy Winks and Skip Honaker. Seventeen modifieds took the field for the 50 lap feature.
2006 saw Mike Fritts on top followed by Corey Freed, Jeremy Fitch, Blake Lehr, and Art Kunzeman. Who will win in 2008?? You need to be there to find out.
Pit gate will open at 2 pm with practice for the Exteme Modifeds alone from 3 to 4pm. Division practice to follow with the modifieds mixed in. Qualiyfing for the Tommy Patterson Memorial Modified 50 will be at 6:30 pm.
Grandstands open at 6 pm. General admission is $15.00, students and seniors (62 and older) and children 11 and under FREE.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
The special room rate for the Shores Resort & Spa for January 19 for the FASCAR banquet is $110.00 per night. If you have already reserved your room, please call the Shores Resort & Spa at 386-767-7350 and let them know you've made reservations and you are coming for the FASCAR banquet.
Samsula, FL (January 8, 2008) The FASCAR TOUR banquet scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2008, has been moved to Saturday, January 19, 2008. The banquet is being held at the Shores Resort and Spa at 2637 South Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach.
Tickets for the banquet are $38.00 per person if you RSVP and purchase your tickets prior to January 11, 2008. After January 11, 2008 tickets will be $50.00 per person. Call New Smyrna Speedway (386-427-4129) to RSVP for the FASCAR Banquet or Sandy Nerone (386-547-5153) for the FASCAR TOUR banquet.
Please note on the RSVP your choice of Bronzed Chicken Breast or Braised Short Ribs for each member of your party.
On January 19, we will have a cocktail hour beginning at 6:00 pm with a cash bar. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. Dress for the banquet will be business casual.
For room reservations or information on The Shores Resort and Spa call (386) 767-7350 or visit www.shoresresort.com When making a reservation, please let the resort know you are there for the banquet.
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Sunday, November 4, 2007
by Jane Smith
Samsula, FL (Nov. 3, 2007) It was a perfect day for a 100 lap modified race at New Smyrna Speedway on Saturday. Not too hot and not too cool. It was the last race for the Extreme Modifieds in their first season and a race which honors Ed Meridith. Nineteen came to race with Robbie Cooper of Bronson setting fast time and drawing a 0 pill for the inversion.
Cooper, who went into the race leading the Extreanme points also became their first champion at the end of the race with his second place finish. But it was Jerry Symons from New Smyrna, who worked all night on his car to race Saturday, that lead from green to checkered.
When the green waved, Symons quickly took the point over Cooper. Lap 6 see the first caution for Alan Bruns who spun in turns 3 and 4 after having slight contact with Tank Tucker. Both were fine and both rejoined the field in the rear. On lap 10, we sadly see Alan McCafferty leave the race and go down pit road and taking that hard left that no one wants to do before the end of the race.
Symons takes the point as the race goes back green over Cooper, Lee Collins, Gary Fountain and Jason Garver. But it is a fast green as the yellow comes out once again for Garver and Fountain, Jr. as they get together and go to the rear for the restart. Symons once again takes the point over Cooper, Collins, Gary Fountain, Sr., and Chad Pierce who is driving Fountain's back-up car.
The top three, Symons, Cooper and Collins pull away from the field as Foutain, Pierce, Tank Tucker, Bobby Joe Woodley and Skip Honaker fight for position. Tucker, who has come from the rear due to the early incident with Bruns, passes Pierce for fifth and is looking now for fourth. Just as Tucker is putting the heat on Fountain, the yellow comes out for Kevyn Terry and J.F. McClelland who have gotten together on the backstretch. Terry goes in for crew attention as McClelland is sadly towed off the track.
Symons once again he has the power for the point as he leads the way over Cooper, Collins, Tucker, Fountain, Sr., Woodley, Honaker, Pierce and Alan Bruns. The caution once again comes out for track conditiions as Bruns has a wild ride down the frontstretch sideways. Bruns is fine and is given back his position since the yellow was for track conditions before his wild ride.
Woodley, who is having a great run, must go down pit road with a flat tire and rejoins the field in the rear for the restart. Woodley, after running Hooter's ProCup, has come back home, and loves racing his modified.
Lap 49 sees the restart as once again Symons has the point over Cooper, Collins, Tucker, and Fountain, Sr. Only three laps later the yellow is shown again as Art Kunzeman has spun high in turns 1 and 2 and rejoins the field in the rear. On the restart it is Symons, Cooper, Collins, Tucker, Fountain, Sr., Honaker, Pierce, Bruns, Garver and Wheeler leading the way.
Jared Allison, who is wheeling Yankee Chuck's famous 00, brings out the caution on lap 62 when he is tapped by Kunzeman and almost hits the wall but manages to keep it off. Allison retires the 00 to the pits as Kunzeman is pushed into the pits. The race geos back green on lap 65 as Symons shows he is the king. However, it is another short green as Shain Held brings out the yellow as he hits the turns 3 and 4 wall. Held, who is leading the points for the Orlando SpeedWorld Modified class, retires to the pits.
Lap 70 sees the restart as Symons leads over Cooper, Collins, Tucker and Fountain, Sr. Cooper, who has had enough of Symons leading the way, begins to look high and low to pass Symons but Symons is not having it. But Honaker does pass Fountain, Sr., and takes over fifth as Fountains goes to sixth. It is now Symons, Cooper, Collins, Tucker and Honaker.
With no more cautions, it is a dog fight to the end. With two laps to go, Cooper does give it his all to pass Symons but Symons does not budge. Symons takes the checkered followed by Robbie Cooper, Lee Collins, Tank Tucker and Skip Honaker..
Symons celebrates in Victory Lane as Cooper is proclaimed the 2007 Extreme Modified Champion.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
ED MERIDITH MEMORIAL 100
NOVEMBER 3, 2007 - NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
1. #66 Jerry Symons, New Smyrna
2. #98 Robbie Cooper, Bronson
3. #89 Lee Collins, Immokalee
4. #15 Tank Tucker, Samsula
5. #2 Skip Honaker, Titusville
6. #33x Chad Pierce, Orlando
7. #4b Alan Bruns, Clermont
8. #33 Gary Fountain, Sr., Minneola
9. #98X Bobby Joe Woodley, Palm Bay
10. #77 Gary Fountain, Jr., Apopka
11. #8 Mike Stalnaker, Ocala
12. #97 Matt Wheeler, New Smyrna
13. #27 Jason Garver, Starke
14. #55 Shain Held, Orlando
15. #00 Jared Allison, Cocoa
16. #9 Art Kunzeman, Deltona
17. #13 Kevyn Terry, Citra
18. #01 J.F. McClelland, Starke
19. #32 Alan McCafferty, Clermont
Monday, September 24, 2007
This Friday Night it is the EXTREME MODFIIED 75 plus QUICK KIDS 25 at Orlando SpeedWorld. Modifieds and Trucks plus Sportsman, Super Stock, Mini Stock, Jr. Stock and Strictly Stock.
Pit gate will open at 2 pm with practice ALONE for the EXTREME MODIFIED and QUICK KIDS from 3 to 4 pm with division practice to follow.
Qualifying for the EXTREME MODIFIED 75 and QUICK KIDS 25 will be at 7:00 pm with racing action at 8 pm.
General Admission is $15.00, students and seniors $10.00, children 11 and under FREE.
ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
TENATIVE NIGHTLY SCHEDULE
9/28/07
PIT GATE OPENS 2 P.M.
PRACTICE - EXTREME
MODIFIEDS & QUICK KIDS ALONE 3 - 4 PM
DIVISION PRACTICE 4 - 6:45 PM
QUALIFYING 7 PM
(EXTREME MODIFIEDS & QUICK KIDS)
DRIVERS MEETING 7:40 P.M.
RACING 8:00 P.M.
HEATS
JR. STOCK 6 LAPS
MINI STOCK 8 LAPS
SUPER STOCK 8 LAPS
SPORTSMAN 8 LAPS
STRICTLY STOCK 8 LAPS
-----INTERMISSION ---AUTOGRAPHS
EXTREME MODIFIEDS
FEATURES
EXTREME MODIFIED 75 LAPS
JR. STOCK 12 LAPS
QUICK KIDS 25 LAPS
MINI STOCK 15 LAPS
SUPER STOCK 15 LAPS
SPORTSMAN 15 LAPS
STRICTLY STOCK 15 LAPS
Monday, August 6, 2007
Aug. 4, 2007
By: Rick Warren
Chamber of Commerce weather was a beautiful sight at USA Speedway Saturday, after a week of thunderstorms in the area. The racers of the FASCAR Extreme Modified Series were on hand for a 75 lap feature race, in support of the Florida State Late Model Championship. 19 cars were signed in to compete on the big ¾ mile track, and all of them brought their best game with them.
By the time the racers were set to take their qualifying runs, the field had been shortened by one, as the car of Curtis Neumann had to withdraw due to engine problems. After all the Modifieds had taken a run at the timing clocks, Robbie Cooper, in the Bronson Lube / Flagship RV entry, had set fast time with a lap of 21.900 seconds, at an average speed of 123.29 MPH. Second fastest was Lee Collins in the Lin-Lee entry, with a time of 21.980 seconds. Following just a tic behind were Jerry Symons, Jason Garver, and Kevyn Terry in the top 5 qualifying spots. After tech was cleared, Cooper drew a pill for the inversion, and pulled a zero, starting the field heads up by qualifying times.
The field rolled onto the speedway for their 75 lap feature with Cooper and Collins on the front row, followed by Symons and Garver in row 2. Row 3 was held by Kevyn Terry and Dan Partelo, with with Chris Escott, Kevin Durden, Greg Edwards and Alan Bruns rounding out the top ten starting spots.
As the field took the green flag to start the race, Collins powered to the front, followed by Cooper, Garver, and Symons. The first caution came out on lap 5 for an incident in turn 3, involving several cars. The cars of Gary Fountain Sr., Shain Held, Dustin Beckelheimer were all unable to continue. The race restarted with Collins out front, followed by Cooper and Garver. As the race started, Cooper’s car was slow to come to speed, and fell to 4th position, behind Garver and Symons. The caution again was displayed on lap 20, as the car of Jason Garver lost a motor in spectacular fashion.
The race restarted with Collins still out front, followed by Symons and Cooper. Lap 29 saw the caution come out again, as the car of Kevin Durden exploded an engine entering turn 1. Durden spun, hitting the wall, and collected the cars of Dwayne Dempsey and Alan Bruns. All 3 cars were damaged too badly to continue. The running order for the restart had Collins continuing to hold the lead, followed by Symons, Cooper, McCafferty and Terry. Lap 33 saw McCafferty’s ride starting to show smoke, and on lap 39 it had gotten bad enough that officials showed the Black Flag to McCafferty for safety reasons. Symons was able to drive under Collins and Grab the lead on lap 38, with Cooper following thru the hole Symons had opened. Collins continued to drop back in the field with handling issues.
Lap 46 saw Cooper start putting heavy pressure on Symons, looking for a way to pass for the lead. Symons and Copper continued battling for the lead until lap 48, when Cooper was able to drive under Symons on the back straight and take the lead. Cooper continued to lead, and opened a lead of several car lengths. The Checkered flag fell for Cooper, taking another win. Second went to Jerry Symons, with a strong run, followed by Kevyn Terry, Dan Partelo, and Chris Escott. After the top finishers cleared tech, the race was declared official.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
EXTREME MODIFIED 75
AUGUST 4 - USA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
1. #98 Robbie Cooper, Bronson
2. #66 Jerry Symons, New Smyrna
3. #13 Kevyn Terry, Citra
4. #93 Danny Partelo, St. Petersburg
5. #8 Chris Escott, St. Petersburg
6. #98x Bobby Joe Woodley, Palm Bay
7. #17 Jimmy Wagner, Zephyrhills
8. #77 Gary Fountain, Jr., Apopka
9. #89 Lee Collins, Immokalee
10. #32 Alan McCafferty, Clermont
11. #07 Kevin Durden, Archer
12. #6 Dwayne Dempsey, St. Petersburg
13. #4b Alan Bruns, Clermont
14. #27 Jason Garver, Starke
15. #18 Greg Edward, Thonotossa
16. #27x Dustin Deckelheimer, Deltona
17. #55 Shain Held, Orlando
18. #33 Gary Fountain, Sr., Minneola
19. #01 Curtis Neumann, Inverness DNS
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Guaranteed Concrete Florida Triple Crown Series Race #2
The 9th Annual Florida State Late Model Championship
Catch 47 presents the Michael Holley Chevrolet 200
FASCAR Sunoco Sunbelt Super Late Model Series
August 4, 2007
Event Schedule
Friday - August 3rd
2:00 PM Pit Gates Open
5:00 PM Practice by division
9:30 PM Practice Ends
10:00 PM Garage Closes
Saturday - August 4th
8:00 AM Registration and Pit Sign-in Opens
12:00 Noon Drivers Meeting - Mandatory Attendance for Driver and Spotter
1:00 PM Practice by division
Grandstands Open
2:30 PM Practice Ends
3:00 PM Qualifying
FASCAR Sunoco Sunbelt Super Late Model Series
FASCAR Extreme Open Wheel Modified Series
6:00 PM Autograph Session
7:00 PM Pre-race and Driver Introductions
7:30 PM Start of The 9th Annual Florida State Late Model Championship
Catch 47 presents the Michael Holley Chevrolet 200
To follow FASCAR Extreme Open Wheel Modified 75
*USA International Speedway reserves the right to change schedule without notice.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Are You an Open Wheel Modified Fan?
This is the Weekend for You!
This is a weekend of racing that any fan of the open wheel brand of excitement won’t want to miss!
Friday night at Orlando Speedworld the Extreme Modified Series will be in town to run on Orlando’s High Banks. The Extreme Series, with it’s added aero package, and tons of Horsepower, should be well suited to lay down some very fast laps at Orlando.
After the first race of the series at Columbia Motorsports Park, (won by Jason Garver), series director Rick Hall has been fielding numerous telephone calls from drivers anxious to race in the series. Drivers such as Robbie Cooper, Lee Collins, Alan McCafferty are looking for strong runs to add to their points total after the Lake City race. Orlando and New Smyrna regulars Jerry Symons, Tank Tucker, and others are also expected to race in the series.
The track at Orlando is very well suited to the modifieds, and expectations are high for a very exciting race.
Saturday Night, the Gulfcoast Modified Series will return to Bronson Motor Speedway, in a race rescheduled due to bad weather two weeks ago. The Gulfcoast Series always puts on a highly competitive race, and the races the series has run at Bronson have not lacked for excitement.
The season opener at Ocala was a real barn burner, with Robbie Cooper and Wayne “Rocketman” Jefferson battling for 50 laps, with Cooper taking the win. Last years champion, Lee Collins, has always been fast at Bronson, and has plans to grab his first series win of the 2007 season. Cooper, who claims Bronson as his home track, has won several division championships, and many feature races on the track at Bronson. Cooper is looking to make it two wins in a row with his “home track” experience.
Curtis Neumann and Andrew Alderman both have made big strides in their young racing careers, and both have made their presence known on the track.With solid consistent runs under their belts, nobody will be surprised to see these young guns racing for the win.
This promises to be an action packed, exciting 50 lap shoot out. Open Wheel fans, this weekend is for you. Get your open wheel excitement “fix” this weekend with not one but two great open wheel races! Load up the wife and kids and head out for some great racing fun. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
The Gulf Coast Modified Series 50 Lap Event has been rescheduled for Saturday May 19. Immokalee Disposal & Weeks Bail Bonds presents the Gulf Coast Modified Series 50 Lapper! Weeks Chevron will present $ 100.00 to the Fast Qualifier! Also on track will be our 50 Lap Sportsman Special (Pays $ 700.00 Win!), 50 Lap Super Stock Special (Pays $500.00 to Win), and 50 Lap Thunder Stock (Pays $ 500.00 to win) Quad 50's on the High Banks of Bronson on Saturday May 19!
The Figure 8 50 Lapper and the Demo Derby has been rescheduled for Saturday June 2. Demo Rules will be posted on line soon!
There will be Open Practice for Bronson Sportsman, Super Stocks and Thunder Stocks on Friday May 18. Gulf Coast Modifieds will be racing at Orlando Speedworld.
On Saturday Pit Gate will open at 2 PM. Gulf Coast Practice at 3 PM, followed by division practice.
If you have any questions or need an additional information, please contact the speedway office at 352-486-2763.
Thanks Racers and Race Fans!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Gulfcoast Modifieds Set to Turn up the Heat
At Bronson Motor Speedway!
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up at this time of year. The Gulfcoast Modifieds are ready to bring their own type of heat to Bronson Speedway this Saturday, May 5th. The open wheel racers always turn the competition up a notch when they come to the “Bull Ring” in Bronson. The season opener was a real barn burner, with Robbie Cooper and Wayne “Rocketman” Jefferson battling for 50 laps, with Cooper taking the win.
Last years champion, Lee Collins, has always been fast at Bronson, and has plans to grab his first series win of the 2007 season. Cooper, who claims Bronson as his home track, has won several division championships, and many feature races on the track at Bronson. Cooper is looking to make it two wins in a row with his “home track” experience.
Curtis Neumann and Andrew Alderman both have made big strides in their young racing careers, and both have made their presence known on the track.
With solid consistent runs under their belts, nobody will be surprised to see these young guns racing for the win.
This promises to be an action packed, exciting 50 lap shoot out. Join us for the fun and excitement. Family fun for all ages!
Pit gate will open at 2 PM on Saturday, Grandstands open at 5 PM.
Racing will begin at 7:30.
Their will be an open practice on Friday from 4 – 9 PM.
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Open Wheel Modifieds are making the trip to Ocala Speedway this Friday night, April 13. The racers of the GulfCoast Series have been looking forward to this race, as the tough oval in Ocala is a “Racers Track”.
Last years Champion, Lee Collins, is no stranger to Ocala Speedway, and is expected to make a strong run at a repeat title. Local racer Robbie Cooper is also looking for the championship, and has proven that he knows how to win at Ocala. Citrus County’s Curtis Neumann also is looking to move up in the point standings with a strong run this weekend.
The top ten in the point standings are as follows:
103 John Sappraicone, Jr. #88
98 Lee Collins #89
93 Sean McLaughlin #99
84 Robbie Cooper #98
76 Curtis Newmann #01
70 Mark Nelson #11
66 Danny Partelo #9
63 Alan McCafferty #32
58 Chris Escott #8
54 Andrew Alderman #83
Friday the 13th is considered by some to be unlucky, but for the fans at Ocala Speedway, this will be a good night, for sure. Along with the GulfCoast Modifieds, Ocala’s regular divisions will be in action as well.
This is certainly going to be an exciting evening of Florida Short Track racing at its’ best. Don’t miss this one at “Americas Short Track”, Ocala Speedway. Grandstands open at 5 P.M. Racing starts at 7:30 P.M.
Come Join Us for the fun and excitement!
Monday, April 2, 2007
By Rick Warren
The much anticipated unveiling of the Extreme Open Wheel Modifed series had finally arrived Saturday night at the fast ½ mile of Columbia Motorsports Park. Although the field of racers was a little thin as many took a “wait and see” position, the racers that showed up for the inaugural race were all competitive racers that were ready to roll.
The drivers were experimenting with setups in the practice sessions with the new wingboards that the series allows to be used, and most of them hit on the right combination for their cars fairly quickly. The fans all seemed to like the new look of the racecars, even though the changes were fairly minimal, as far as wings go.
When Qualifying time came around, the cars showed new found speed on the timers. The top 4 qualifiers bested the old track record for the open wheel modifieds of 17.200 seconds on the ½ mile.
Robbie Cooper, in the Bronson Lube / Flagship RV entry, set the fast time with a lap of 16.959 seconds.
Second was Kurt Jett in the Jett Concrete Modified, followed by Jason Garver, Lee Collins, and Alan McCafferty. Cooper pulled a three in the draw for inversion, putting Garver on the pole position, with Jett alongside on the front row. The Second row was filled by Cooper, and Collins, followed by McCafferty, Jerry Symons, Curtis Neumann, John Gerstner, Chris Escott and David Baxley filling
When the Green Flag waved to start the race, Garver powered to the lead with Cooper right on his bumper, with Collins right behind. Jett was hung out on the outside, and dropped to fourth spot. Garver and Cooper had no difficulty opening a lead on the rest of the field, and kept the fans excited as they battled for the top spot the entire 75 laps. By the 25 lap mark, the two front runners were all alone in their battle, with Collins and McCafferty battling for third. The only caution of the race came on lap 27 for debris on the racetrack, and allowed the field to be regrouped. Once again, when the green flag waved, Garver and Cooper continued their battle for the #1 spot. Cooper tried again and again to find a way around the Leader, and on several occasions got a wheel beside Garver, but was unable to make the pass.
With ten laps to go, Cooper dialed up the pressure on Garver, and was using every inch of race track, looking for a way into the lead. Lap 73, Cooper gets a wheel under Garver exiting turn 4, and looks like he may have a good enough run to grab the lead. The cars got together just past the flagstand, and both drivers did a great job maintaining control of the racecars. Garver held on for the win, with Cooper right on his bumper. After the top finishers cleared tech, the finishing order was declared official.
The drivers all seemed to agree that the new series and rules worked out well. The modifications are inexpensive(in racing dollars), and can easily be removed to continue to run at local tracks away from the series. The “wingboards” seem to make the cars somewhat quicker, and more stable on entry to the turns. The success of the series remains to be seen, but the commitment of series Director Rick Hall to the growth of the series is a major plus. Hall says he will continue to contact racers, and explain the plusses of the series. Hall is very much convinced that there are a large number of cars just waiting for a chance to run in this type of series, and series success, with large fields of racers, will only be a matter of time.
Final Results. Extreme Modified Series.
Columbia Motorsports Park. 75 Laps.
1. #27 Jason Garver Starke, Fl.
2. #98 Robbie Cooper Bronson, Fl.
3. #32 Alan McCafferty Clermont, Fl.
4. #89 Lee Collins Immokalee, Fl.
5. # 9 Kurt Jett Orange Park, FL.
6. #66 Jerry Symons New Smyrna, Fl.
7. #77 John Gerstner Eustis, Fl.
8. # 1 David Baxley Anthony, Fl.
9. #17 Jimmy Wagner Zephyrhills, Fl.
10. #01 Curtis Neumann Inverness, Fl.
11. # 8 Chris Escott St. Petersburg, Fl.
12. #85 Wayne Parker Middleburg, Fl.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Outlaw Modified Series
We would like to introduce you to a new Modified Series.
The Gulf Coast Schedule has been broken up to give each series
7 races. The Outlaw Modifieds will be running the bigger tracks.
All Outlaw Modified races will be 75 Laps, the Gulf Coast will stay at 50 Laps.
The entry fee will be 75.00 members and 100.00 for non members.
If you are a member of Gulf Coast you are automatically a member for the Outlaw Mods.
There will be separate pointss for each division.
The rules are going to be the same as New Smyrna Mods It will be 7lbs. Per cubic inch open motor.
The body will be the same rules. You can add wing boards Down the left side of the car on the left rear quarter panel From the B post to the end of the quarter panel.
Maximum height will be 42” from the ground. It's the same As the roof height. You can have up to a 10” Spoiler with forward Bracing.
You must run wing boards on the front nose piece.
Any questions please email us at fascartours@aol.com Or call Rick Hall 863-698-1135
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