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Caraway Speedway Gears Up For North-South Shootout

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SOPHIA, N.C. – The 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG promises to be among the best events in the history of the annual showdown between the best Modified and Super Late Model drivers from across the Eastern United States.

Caraway Speedway will host the event for the second consecutive year, and track operators Darren and Renee Hackett are excited to put their best foot forward in 2012. The Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG will take place November 8-10 on the historic half-mile oval.

“Last year was our first year with the North-South Shootout, and it all came together very quickly,” Renee Hackett said. “Now that we’ve had a chance to plan for it for an entire year, we’re really excited to have the best short-track drivers in the country heading to Caraway to put an exclamation point on the 2012 season.”
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Bonus added to Late Model winner’s share at Super Nationals

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Another IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals champion gets a bigger check this September.

The winner of the Deery Brothers Summer Series feature for IMCA Late Models gets a $30 bonus for each of as many as 50 starts made at regular sanctioned weekly events this season. The Mon­day, Sept. 3 main event already pays $2,000 to win, so the bonus bumps first place money to as much as $3,500.

Bonuses introduced last season for five divisions will be paid again at the 30th annual Super Nation­als.
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Ryan Wilson And Team Thirsty For More At Caraway

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After recording his first win of the 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) season at Caraway (N.C.) Speedway two weeks ago, Ryan Wilson and his Ryan Wilson Motorsports (RWM) team are eager to deliver another triumph when action resumes this weekend at the historic North Carolina short track.

Wilson’s victory has undoubtedly boosted the team’s morale and sparked interest in other avenues thus giving the family-owned operation the encouragement that they can make it two-in-a-row in the No. 12 Southern Pharmacy Services / Randolph Bank Toyota Camry.

“The team is still thriving on the win, but we’re anxious to do it again,” explained Wilson, the 2010 fall winner of Richard Petty Driver Search II. “We’ve had more than our share of bad luck over the last year or so. We were so close, so many times (to victory lane) and we would be denied for whatever reason. Then, two weeks ago, our No. 12 Southern Pharmacy Services / Randolph Bank Toyota Camry was so strong and the luck finally panned out and we whisked away into victory circle.”
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Teenage Sensation Kyle Benjamin Making First Super Start at MIS Saturday Night

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In 2011, 13 year old Kyle Benjamin wowed the fans at Mobile International Speedway a Rick Crawford Performance Track, with a spectacular ride off turn 3 that he turned into his first Pro-Late Model win in his first start at the Speedway.

Saturday night Benjamin will be trying to make lightning strike twice, as he makes his fist Super Late Model Start at Alabama’s Fastest Half Mile in round 1 of the Miller Lite Super Late Model Series. Benjamin will have his work cut out for him in a crowded field of Super Late Model Heavyweights.

Early entries for Saturday night’s 100 lap throw down, contains a star studded list of drivers; ARCA-Mobile 200 competitors Chase Elliott, Bubba Pollard and Thomas “Moose” Praytor are returning along with reigning Pro-Late Model Champion DJ VanderLey and former MIS Champions, Texan Casey Smith and Mobile’s Steven Davis.

Perennial favorite Augie Grill has filed an entry as well as Pensacola’s Logan Boyett. Oklahoma’s, Donnie Wilson is expected to contend along with Pearland, Texas’ Chris Davidson. Josh Bragg will climb down off the pit box as Crew Chief for Grant Enfinger’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series efforts to try and improve on last weeks runner up finish.
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FUP Late Model Series heads to Auburndale Speedway

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Orlando FL . 3-11-12 – The ice has melted and the heat is on as the Florida United Promoters Late Model series rolls into Auburndale Speedway this Saturday March 17th for a St. Patrick’s day battle.

“We had some of the best asphalt short track drivers in the state at Desoto for the opener, they put on a great show. Now we move to a tighter flat track at Auburndale, I can’t wait to see the action.

We were a little disappointed with the car count at race one, but pleasantly surprised with the competitive racing. We will continue to build the series with the support of the racers, the fans, and the tracks” stated series director Rick Williams.
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Coughlin reaches the podium on third night of World Series Stock Car race

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 21) – JEGS.com Chevrolet driver Cody Coughlin had one of the best nights in his young career Tuesday, earning his first career pole and finishing third in the 25-lap Pro Late Model race as part of the 46th World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.

Coughlin, 16, has improved his finish each night of the World Series at the half-mile track, situated just 12 miles from Daytona International Speedway. He was 23rd in the opener, ninth in the second race and now third. Plus, Coughlin has qualified first once and second twice in the three races.

“It was a great night all the way around,” the 16-year-old Coughlin said. “We were fast all day. We were fastest in both practices, and it was a special day for me to get my first fast time of my career in qualifying.
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Video – Travis Swaim Wins Night 2 Pro Late Model Feature at Speedweeks

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It took some extra time, but Travis Swaim won the Pro Late Model race on Saturday night. We caught up with him on Sunday.

Video – Dakota Stroup Wins his First Race at Smyrna Speedweeks on Sunday in Pro Late Models

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Kentucky’s Dakota Stroup wins the Pro Late Model race on Sunday Night at New Smyrna Speedway (FL).

Coughlin earns first pole of World Series Stock Car race

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 18) – Cody Coughlin will start the No. 1 JEGS.com Chevrolet from the No. 1 position in Saturday’s rain-delayed Pro Late Model race at New Smyrna Speedway as part of the 46th World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.

Friday’s 25-lap Pro Late Model race was postponed because of rain in the Central Florida area.

Coughlin qualified fourth, but the two fastest drivers in qualifying were disqualified. The top two positions were then inverted for the starting order, putting the 16-year-old Coughlin on the pole.
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FUP Late Model Series set for Icebreaker 100 opener at Desoto Super Speedway

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Feb 17th, 2012

As the off season draws to a close, speed weeks is in full swing and many drivers prepare for the new season ahead. Many Late Model drivers around Florida are busy preparing for the sophomore season of the Florida United Promoters Late Model Series. The series features combined rules that allows for great competition at Florida short tracks. The opening event is coming quickly, the series will open the season March 3rd at the Desoto Super Speedway, Florida’s fastest 3/8 mile high banked track, home to the historic Icebreaker 100.

This event in years past has been a must race for such short track stars as Dick Trickle, Mike Eddy, Dick Anderson, Dave Pletcher and many more. This year will be no exception with the “Stars of Tomorrow” pre-entered, Tim Russell (2011 FUPS Champion), Jake Perkins (2011 FUPS Rookie of the Year), Anthony Campi, Jesse Dutilly, Steve Dorer, Anthony Sergi, Justin Larson, just to name a few.

“We are expecting a large field for the Ice Breaker, the interest has been tremendous concerning the series, stated series director Rick Williams. The track owners have provided the facilities for the racers, they have provided a series within Florida for them to race, and they continue to improve the series with additional sponsors, contingency, and media attention.”
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