Redneck Smash-A-Rama III on deck for July 31st at East Bay Raceway Park Thursday, July 29, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Rain Checks are good for 2 weeks, but next week’s event is a SPECIAL EVENT. You may use your Rain Check, but you will have to upgrade the price when you bring your Rain Check. Next week prices are as follows: Adults -$15 – Children 5-12 – $6 and Kids 4 & Under are FREE with paying Adult. Pits are $25. You can find the rules on here for next week’s REDNECK SMASH-A-RAMA III.
Golden Gate Speedway Alumni Night at East Bay Friday, June 18, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
ASA Sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 with the Racecar Engineering Late Models, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Precision Kia of Wesley Chapel Street Stocks, and Outlaw 4s. It’s also Golden Gate Speedway Alumni Night. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
Horton Dominates for Scott Thompson Memorial Win at East Bay Thursday, May 20, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
By: Larry Jewett Gibsonton,Florida..(May 15,2010).... The annual Scott Thompson Memorial presented by Airgas brought 32 Racecar Engineering Late Models to the East Bay Raceway Park pit area for the Saturday night racing action. Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, jumped behind the wheel of the Ken & Diane Nosbisch Late Model and went wire-to-wire to pick up the prestigious win. Horton started from outside the front row, grabbing the lead from Mark Whitener. Horton led a torrid pace, catching lapped traffic by lap 12, but a caution spared him the traffic hassle. Behind Horton, Shan Smith and Devin Dixon were locked up in a battle for second place, trying to outgun each other on restarts. Horton got back into lapped traffic by lap 23, but the caution came out again when 2009 track champion Jeff Mathews blew an engine. On lap 30, Dixon and Smith tangled on a restart, jamming the whole field and eliminating six cars from competition. Ivedent Lloyd, who had qualified through the consy after failing post-race tech after a heat win, charged into the top five from the 23rd starting spot. Lloyd’s run ended when the car stopped in turn one. On the restart, Smith slowed with a flat right rear, jamming Dixon and Philip Cobb, who kept their spots for the lap 40 restart. David Schmauss moved into the top five and Whitener slowed on the next lap for a caution. On the restart, Horton disappeared, stretching out the lead to 1/3 of the track at the checkered. Dixon crossed in second, but was too light at the scale. That gave the runner-up to Schmauss with Josh Peacock, Bryan Bernhardt and Doug Watson rounding out the top five. Whitener, Horton, Cobb and Bernhardt won heats while Alex Boerner crossed first in the consolation.
ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Double features for East Bay Sprints will headline the card with Limited Late Models, Precision Kia Street Stocks, Outlaw 4s, motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and Florida Old Time Modifieds. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office. EAST BAY RACEWAY PARK To go to Racin Roundup TV Message Board , click on link below - Racin Roundup TV News ,Race Results and MESSAGE BOARD
Shan Smith Sets the Pace at East Bay Wednesday, May 5, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Florida (5/1/2010)...With the Scott Thompson Memorial race presented by Airgas looming in two weeks, a healthy field of Racecar Engineering Late Models headlined a Saturday night card at East Bay Raceway Park. Shan Smith proved to be the class of the field, holding off the charges from Doug Watson, then Travis Varnadore to score the 25-lap main. Plenty of position battles dominated the race, which also saw plenty of yellow flags. Varnadore retained second at the finish, ahead of Bryan Bernhardt (who charged from 21st starting spot), early leader Phillip Cobb and Ted Erskine. Smith, Varnadore and Bernhardt won heats. Austin Sanders joined the crew that has scored wins in the Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds in an exciting main. Sanders led early, but point leader John Bradley was using the high side to advance. Bradley took the lead with five laps to go. Sanders tried to ease past, but wasn’t able to do so until the final set of turns in a close finish. Bradley notched a runnerup, ahead of Buzzie Reutimann, Shane Burrows and Kevin Bryant. Kyle Bronson and Reutimann set the stage with heat wins. ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, May 8, 2010. The Top Gun Sprints will pay a visit with the Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds, Precision Kia Street Stocks, motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and Dirt Daubers with a special charity race. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office. By: Larry Jewett 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
Peacock and Schmauss Win in Racecar Engineering Late Models at East Bay Wednesday, April 28, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Florida..(April 4,2010)...The Race Car Engineering Late Models and Outlaw 4 make up feature events were sandwiched into the pre intermission portion of the race program. In the Late Models Jack Nosbisch, Jr. dominated the early laps until a muffler fell of his car disqualifying him from the event. The beneficiary of that was Josh Peacock as he took the lead and held on for the win. The feature win was his 3rd of the season. Philip Cobb started 5th and finished 2nd. David Schmauss had a strong run and came home third. David Pollen and Frankie Erskine, Jr. rounded out the top-5.
The Race Car Engineering Late Models were back on the track for the second time of the evening with their 25 lap main event as twenty five cars took the green flag. David Schmauss started on the pole and lead every lap until a late restart. On the restart Bryan Bernhardt was able to gain position on Schmauss as he made the pass on the outside lane in turn 4. Berhhardt appeared to have his first feature win of the season but was declared to be too heavy in post race technical inspection. Schmauss was credited with the win. Travis Varnadore ran in the top-3 all night and finished 2nd. Roger Crouse started 6th and finished 3rd. Ted Erskine picked up his first top-5 of the season with a 4th place finish. Philip Cobb rounded out the top-5. Schmauss, T. Varnadore and David Pollen won the heats. By: Jason Loughren
ASA Sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, May 1, 2010 with May Madness. The Racecar Engineering Late Models, Limited Late Models, Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, and Street Stocks will all be in action. There will also be the Fan Participation Races at the intermission. For more information go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
Crouse Wins, But Rain Stops East Bay Monday, April 19, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Fl.(April 17,2010)...Only one feature was completed for East Bay’s Saturday program before rain showers changed the plans, washing away the rest of the night. The rain arrived after six laps were completed in the Outlaw 4 class feature. The rain stopped and the track was re-prepared after 90 minutes. The cars returned to the track, but so did the rain, spelling the end to the night’s action. Before the rain came, Roger Crouse picked up his third consecutive Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modified feature event. Crouse took the lead from John Bradley with just a few laps remaining in the 15-lap main. “I ran hard tires,” Crouse said in Victory Lane, “and he (Bradley) was on soft tires. We were able to get him in the end.” Bradley kept second and took the division point lead. Austin Sanders was third, ahead of Bobby Dixon and Alex Boerner.
ASA sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, April 242010. The Limited Late Models will be featured with an event sponsored by Advance Auto Parts that sees an increased payout in top positions. Double features for the Racecar Engineering Late Models and Outlaw 4 class will be part of the menu, as well as the Precision Kia Street Stocks, Dirt Daubers and Florida Old Time Modifieds. For more information, go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office.
Prather Prevails for East Bay Raceway Win Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
PHOTOS by Mean Gene -from left to right- J..R. Prather Jr.- 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
Gibsonton,Fl...(April 10,2010)..“This one is for my dad,” were the words of Limited Late Model racer J.R. Prather Jr., who returned to Victory Lane for the first time since his father, a long time supporter of East Bay, passed away a little more than a year ago. “I tried so hard last year and this is a new year. I was thinking of dad when I crossed the line.” Prather’s win came from the outside pole of the 15-lap main. “When you’re in the position, you have to seal the deal,” he said. Prather grabbed the lead from the start to back up his heat race. Alex Boerner was thrilling the crowd with his outside runs that moved him into second place by lap 9. Boerner put the pressure on, but Prather was focused on hitting his marks. Boerner kept second as Forrest Gough rallied from an earlier spin for third. William Hampton and Daniel Woody rounded out the top five. Phillip Cobb joined Prather as a heat race winner. Roger Crouse made an outside pass on race leader Buzzie Reutimann and parlayed it to his second straight Gagel’s Auto Parts Open Wheel Modified victory. “He has a lot of experience here,” said Crouse of Reutimann. “I tried the outside and it was faster. I can’t believe I passed Buzzie Reutimann outside.” No one else passed Reutimann as he took second, ahead of John Bradley, Bobby Dixon and Austin Sanders, who started 12th in the main. Reutimann and Dixon took preliminary wins. By: Larry Jewett
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
Late Models Head Card at East Bay Saturday Night Friday, March 19, 2010 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Gibsonton,Fl...(Mar.19,2010)..ASA Sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The Racecar Engineering Late Models, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers, and Dirt Daubers will be in action on Cutter Power Equipment Night. There will also be kid’s bike races. For more information go to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call the track office. http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/
The new Dirt Dauber class is a wild show..After all the races are done , the track is wet down with lots of water and these cars come out and race in the mud , or try to race..it's very fun to watch. D.B.Hogwaller stands by the car he will race Saturday night in the Dirt Dauber class.
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. Sunday, February 7, 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/
Former Tampa race driver " Tommy Swindal "passed away Sunday Tuesday, July 14, 2009 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Tommy Swindal at Golden Gate Speedway in Adler's 1955 Ford , mid 60's .-, Tom in the Diamond 4 at East Bay, late 70's - Golden Gate early 80's and Tampa Fairgrounds
Brandon,Fl..(July 13,2009).. Thomas Swindal was 61 years old - July 21,1947 - July 12,2009 Tommy is survived by his wife of 33 years Donna,son Joe who is now 16 year naval veteran,daughter-in-law Michelle and his much adored 2 year old grandson Dalton. Tommy loved the country he fought for and earned the Army's silver star. Tom raced stock cars , modified's and sprints around the Tampa area from the 60's to the 80's. He loved his westerns and racing,Nascar cars,trucks,nationwide etc. If it raced on 4 wheels Tommy was watching. Infact he spent his last night with us at Eastbay. God speed. Race to the checkered flag Tommy
Funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday , July 15 Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL
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 Friday, June 27, 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. 