PRI Sprint & Midget Classic Takes One-Year Hiatus Thursday, July 3, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
LAGUNA BEACH, CA (July 3, 2008) – The PRI Trade Show’s annual Friday night tradition of an exciting evening of racing at the PRI Sprint & Midget Classic will be postponed for one year as the event undergoes a major renovation in anticipation of its return to the PRI calendar of events in 2009. “We’re currently working on plans to make the event even bigger and better, but we need more time to put everything in place. We will start promoting the events at the 2008 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, as we still have a lot of details yet to be worked out with regard to big changes in the race program,” said Steve Lewis, PRI Trade Show producer and the race’s organizer. The PRI Trade Show is the world’s largest racing trade show, and is being held December 11-13, 2008, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The Show features exhibits by 1,450 companies, with over 45,000 racing industry entrepreneurs in attendance from more than 50 countries. For three years, thousands of members of the racing industry have packed Orlando Speedworld to enjoy the wild, wheel-to-wheel racing action of the PRI Sprint & Midget Classic. Many were transported to the race via the Show’s complimentary shuttle bus system.
“It has been a great night for all of us, and we’ll miss it this year,” added Lewis. “We’re going to retool it, possibly with a new location, and bring back an expanded event with more thrilling elements to the schedule.”
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: - - - Message Board - 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
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Racing Roundup TV - Racing Crashes ---------------------- Citrus County Speedway Sprint Cars Sunday, June 15, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
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Late Models at East Bay Raceway -------------------------------------Sprint Cars at East Bay Raceway Friday, June 13, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
All Racing Roundup TV Videos by James Adler , Racing Roundup TV Mini Stock Feature East Bay Raceway 6/14/2008--------------------------------------------Figure "8" Racing From Sunshine Speedway
Reutimann Wins Again in Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds at East Bay Tuesday, May 20, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Buzzie Reutimann in Winners Circle with race fans Photo by Dirt Motorsports of Tampa Bay
Gibsonton,FL ( May17,2008) East Bay Raceway Park... The story of the season in the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds has been Buzzie Reutimann with 2 trips to victory lane already under his belt. Reutimann was back at the Clay by the Bay looking for another win. Reutimann and Dale Kelley started on the front row and battled side by side for the early laps each taking turns leading. Jeff Mathews made his way to the front of the field and challenged Reutimann for the lead. Reutimann was able to hold off all competitors and take the win. The win was his 3rd trip to victory lane on the season. Mathews finished 2nd. Austin Sanders started 8th and finished 3rd. Bruce Harvey was 4th. Kelley finished 5th. Bruce Harvey and Mathews won the heat races.
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 information click on links below: - - - Message Board
Travis Varnadore Wins Late Model Feature at East Bay Sunday, May 4, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
photo by Dirt Motorsports of Tampa Bay
Tampa, Fl.(May 3,2008).. East Bay Raceway Park.. In the Late Models Travis Varnadore picked up his first victory of the season in an exciting finish holding off the challenge of Bobby Alexander, Sr and Steve Miller. Varnadore’s feature win was his first in a Late Model at East Bay. The three cars raced nose to tail through numerous restarts including a green-white-checker restart and finish. In the early laps JR Prather, Jr. was leading David Schmauss who was charging through the field. After contact in turn 4, Schmauss was sent to the rear of the field and Prather’s car would not restart sending him to the pits and out of the race. Varnadore was running in 3rd place at the time and assumed the lead. Varnadore was able to stay out front for the remainder of the feature race and take the win. Alexander, Sr. finished 2nd. Steve Miller was 3rd. Wallace Peacock started 10th and finished 4th. Matt Miller rounded out the top 5. Prather, Jr., Al Larson and Rich Kessinger took wins in the heat races. Story by By Jason Loughren for more information click on links below: - - - Message Board - East Bay Raceway
Listen to Gregg Kielma's "Gettel Toyota Race Report" on 1490 AM Sunday, April 27, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Bradenton,FL(April 27,2008)..Gregg Kielma's "Gettel Toyota Race Report" with Co- Host Terry Scampton Race Report Monday thru Friday 5-6 PM Eastern Time on 1490 AM click on link and go to Listen to WWPR online http://www.1490wwpr.com/
Please go to www.kgkiradio.com for all the news and information!!! call Gregg at 941 737-6956 with your race news or be on the "Show" by calling 941 737-6956 or e mail Gregg at gregg@kgkiradio.com. We look forward to hearing from you today ! for more information click on link below: - http://www.kgkiradio.com -
Check Out Scott Curry's # 99 Raptor 4 Wheeler Racer With Custom Paint Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
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Citrus Co. Speedway Standing Room Only Fans Re-fire 2008 Racing Season Monday, March 31, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Inverness, Fl. 3/29/08) A record breaking crowd got the Citrus County Speedway 2008 racing season re-started with School Bus Figure 8’s, Boat Trailer races and Doug Rose and his Green Mamba Jet car added to a 6 division race card getting back on track after a four week hiatus at the 3/8 mile oval for the Citrus County Fair activities. Approximately 200 to 300 fans had to be turned away due to the standing room only conditions. The fans definitely got their money’s worth with the action packed night loaded with mid season performances by the racing regulars and some close finishes in all 7 feature races. By Larry MacMillan – P.R. for more on this story go to links below - - Message Board
Opening Night at Ocala Speedway Thrills Local Fans Saturday, March 1, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Ocala, Fl. ( February 29,2008).... In November of last year, Ocala Speedway owners Michael Peters and Angie Clifton announced that their historic race track would return to its dirt roots for the 2008 racing season. On Friday, February 29th of 2008, their dream came true, and so did the dreams of thousands of dirt racing fans from all over the central part of Florida. And those fans, along with a throng of excited racers, made certain that the decision to return to dirt was the correct one. The grandstands were filled to overflowing, the pits were expanded into the area jokingly called the "south 40," and not another spot remained on the back 20 acres that was not occupied by a passenger car, a race hauler, or people. It was the biggest and most enthusiastic crowd at Ocala Speedway in decades, and they saw an awesome show. by BJ Cavin Ocala Speedway for more information click on links below: - - - Message Board - -Ocala Speedway
“MADE IN THE SHADE Classic Car Show” at Sickles High School Saturday, February 23, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Feb 24 Tampa – “MADE IN THE SHADE Classic Car Show” at Sickles High School (Under the trees) 7950 Gunn Highway Tampa Show time: 12:15 PM Show registration is FREE; (Come earlier if you like. 9 AM coffee & Donuts provided for participants and you are welcome to join Church Service in Auditorium) 813 948 0444. Bring chairs and your classic car and it's all FREE ! Thats Tomorrow .. All cars welcome From Rat Rods to Race Cars or just come and look around..Mean Gene will be there with his ole '40
NOSBISCH BATTLES TRAFFIC FOR NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS EAST BAY WIN Saturday, February 23, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Keith Nosbisch of Valrico, FL powers his #02 Miller Lite Rocket under Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, WV Friday night at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. (Mike Blevins Photo)
February 22, 2008.......TAMPA, FL – Keith Nosbisch of Valrico, FL battled through lapped traffic to take the lead and win the 40-lap NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series main event Friday night at East Bay Raceway Park driving the Miller Lite Rocket. Nosbisch took the lead from Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, WV on lap 31, and held off a challenge from Horton with two laps to go to take the win.
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series News Release: Contact – ROBY HELM for more information click on links below: - - - Message Board - East Bay Raceway
David Steele Opens TBARA Sprint Season With Win at Citrus County Speedway Sunday, February 10, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
(Inverness, Fl. 2/9/08)... Mark Gimmler won the pole slot for the 30 lap main with 1st heat winner Larry Brazil on the outside winning the drag race to turn 1 & 2 to set the early pace with 4th starter Blaize Marlin hot on his rear nurf bar and David Steele coming out of his 3rd starting spot to lock onto the front two. A couple of early caution flags came out for minor spins and one crash within the first 15 laps with the front three seeing Brazil, Steele and Marlin running in that order. On the restart into lap 16 David Steele put the hammer down and it was all over but David raising his hand in Victory at the checkered flag to take the first TBARA win of the season. Larry Brazil held out for 2nd followed by Blaize Marlin, Dude Teate, Shane Butler and defending 2007 Champion Troy DeCaire. The fans certainly satisfied their need for speed with this fast division coming into the 2008 season with a new management team. from Larry MacMillan / Citrus County Speedway for more on this story go to links below - - - Message Board http://www.citruscountyspeedway.com/
Billy Moyer Takes Final of Night of the 2008 DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park; Earns Third Win in Four Nights Sunday, February 10, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL (February 9, 2008) - National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR fought through a three way battle for the lead taking the top spot for good on lap 31 as he pulled away to take the final night of the 2008 DART Winternationals for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at East Bay Raceway Park. Moyer earned $12,000 for his 18th career win at the Tampa area facility as he also clinched the DART Machinery points fund, which earned him an additional $7,500. Earl Pearson, Jr. earned a series provisional and came from the 23rd starting spot to finish second followed by Terry Casey, Steve Francis and 12th place starter Shannon Babb. more story on message board:
Billy Moyer in Victory Circle for the 16th Time at East Bay in Winning Wednesday Night’s Action Thursday, February 7, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
TAMPA, FL (February 6, 2008) – In yet another hotly contested Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series feature event at East Bay Raceway Park the driver with the most Winternationals wins at the track proved yet again why he is one of the best ever to turn a wheel in a dirt car. Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR dueled with Terry Casey for several laps until finally passing him on the 23rd lap and then withstood two late cautions to take his 16th career win at the Tampa area facility to conclude night number three of the DART Winternationals on Wednesday night. Dan Schlieper crossed the line in second followed by Don O’Neal, Matt Miller and Josh Richards.
"Ragin' Cajun" Jason Johnson Crowned King of the 360's at East Bay Sunday, February 3, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Lonnie Wheatley, TAMPA, Fla. (February 2, 2008) – Following on the heels of runner-up finishes in O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National points over each of the past two years, Jason Johnson kicked off his pursuit of the series' 2008 championship with a resonant victory in the Tenth Annual "King of the 360's" Nationals finale at East Bay Raceway Park's 32nd Annual Winter Nationals. for more information click on links below: - Message Board - East Bay Raceway
McCarl the Master in Friday ASCS Prelim at East Bay Saturday, February 2, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Lonnie Wheatley, TAMPA, Fla. (February 1, 2008) – Iowa's Terry McCarl put himself in a strong position to capture a second "King of the 360's" Nationals crown by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 25-lap O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour Nationals series preliminary feature event at East Bay Raceway Park's 32nd Annual Winter Nationals. for more information click on links below: - - Message Board - -- East Bay Raceway
Adams Aces O'Reilly ASCoT Opening Night at East Bay Friday, February 1, 2008 | Posted by: Mean Gene
Lonnie Wheatley, TAMPA, Fla. (January 31, 2008) – Florida ace Kenny Adams made a late move around four-time and reigning O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National champion Gary Wright to kick off East Bay Raceway Park's 32nd Annual Winter Nationals in dramatic fashion with a win in Thursday night's 25-lap "King of the 360's" Nationals preliminary feature event.
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 ! for more information click on links below: - Message Board - StormPayracing.com - East Bay Raceway
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 . . ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Larry Tyler , Gene Adler , James Adler and Bill Giddens
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)
Photo by Mean Gene - Racin Roundup TV
Buzzie Reutimann in Winners Circle with race fans
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. 