Calling All Sportsman And Fans!!!

[scottgarrity07]

This Saturday Night June 22nd Ellisville Speedway is having a BIG 50 Lap Sportsman race with a GUARANTEED $1000 TO WIN!!! Better yet Citrus, Showtime, Auburndale and Full Throttle DO NOT HAVE SPORTSMAN ON THE CARD THIS NIGHT. The car count potential could be huge. For the fans admission is ONLY $10 (kids 11 and under free!). Robert Ford has stuck his neck out and leased Ellisville (aka Lake City Speedway, Columbia Motorsports Park) and it's really coming together up there. As a racer or a fan why not show your support for people that are busting their butts to keep tracks alive (instead of closing them)? A great car count and good crowd would really help give this place a boost back toward its former greatness. It's a long ride for a lot of us, but it's not a bad ride at all up I-75. It'll be worth the trip for a fantastic night of racing with Modifieds, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and Hornets also on the card. As a Racer, why not get away from the crash-n-bash bullrings and open that motor up on the long straightaways of Ellisville's unique 1/2 mile layout? They are also working on getting more sponsorship to increase the purse from 2nd on back too! So racer or fan alike, come on out and do your part to help keep racing strong in North Central Florida. Pits open at 4, Racing starts at 8. Any questions? Who's in???????

Check out this promo video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-DMAM8Kr84

or Check out the Flyer:

http://www.realracinusa.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26141

And check out this cool in-car Sportsman video from Ellisville from earlier this year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt73BdcnHZE

[ocalasp76]

Also open practice Friday night for $15 a head and overnight parking..
This is a fun track to race on..
-JIM-

[scottgarrity07]

Thanks Jim! I had forgot to mention that. Yup, practice Friday night 5 p.m. to dusk.

[PMENNENGA]

Well, I will be there, coming out of semi retirement to hang out with Jim. Bringing both my cars, Mike is driving the other one. See you there...

Patrick Mennenga

[Ocala Camper]

Thanks Scott for the major push. We are still looking for a few extra sponsors for this race. The purse that is in place right now is GUARANTEED, but if we get a few more sponsors, we can increase it from 2nd on back.
1. $1000
2. $ 550
3. $ 325
4. $ 200
5. $ 175
6. $ 150
7. $ 125
8. $ 100
9. $ 75
10. $ 70
11. $ 60
12th place on down will pay $50

If you are interested in being a sponsor for this race, please leave me a private message here. For $200 Sponsor, we will include 15 FREE general admission passes for this race (one per family) and will have your business name announced throughout the evening.

[sunshinestateracing2]

Scott not to burst the bubble but FTS has sportsman on the schedule that has been there the entire time there schedule has been posted.

Good luck to everyone running Ellisville speedway, this weekend

[scottgarrity07]

My bad Sunshinestate. Coulda sworn I didn't see it on the schedule, but you are right. Didn't intend to put out bogus information. The two tracks are very far apart so I'm hoping both will get good fields since both have been recently resurrected and need some success. And to Pat M, WOW! 2 cars. Awesome support! Hopefully a lot of Citrus cars come too, since it's not that far for them.

Here's the detailed Schedule for the night!

Order of Practice for June 22nd
Extra practice time allotted to Sportsman
FIRST SPORTSMAN PRACTICE :
PIT GATES OPEN FOR TRAFFIC:
MODIFIED PRACTICE:
STREET STOCK PRACTICE:
PURE STOCK PRACTICE & HORNETS:
PIT GATES OPEN FOR TRAFFIC:
SECOND SPORTSMAN PRACTICE:
PIT GATES OPEN FOR TRAFFIC:
MODIFIED PRACTICE:
STREET STOCK PRACTICE:
PURE STOCK PRACTICE & HORNETS:
PIT GATES OPEN FOR TRAFFIC:
DRIVERS MEETING:
CALL FOR FIRST HEAT RACE
NATIONAL ANTHEM:
GREEN FLAG FIRST HEAT RACE
4:30 – 4:50 (Two 10 minute sessions)
4:50 – 5:00
5:00 – 5:10 (10 minute session)
5:15 – 5:25 (10 minute session)
5:30 – 5:40 (10 minute session)
5:40 – 5:45
5:50 – 6:20 (Two 10 minute sessions)
6:25 – 6:35 (10 minutes)
6:40 – 6:50 (10 minutes)
6:55 – 7:05 (10 minutes)
7:10 – 7:20 (10 minutes)
7:30 ALL DRIVERS AT THE TECH SHED
7:45
7:55
8:00
Heat Race Order:
Sportsman
Modified
Street Stock
Pure Stock
Hornets
20 minute intermission
Feature Race Order:
Hornets
Pure Stock
Street Stock
Modified
50 Lap Sportsman

[Nickel and Dime]

I'm in along with Jason Garver. Shelton Bowers, Wesley Keller, Brian Hull and Arthur Conquest were there this past Saturday getting there cars ready. Word is there will be a lot of cars for this one.

[ocalasp76]

Gear...

If anyone is needing a gear I have a fresh 5:14 9" floater with 28 spline in a tote box for $250. Only two races on it...
Let me know by Friday and I'll load it in the trailer.
-JIM-

[Ocala Camper]

Sportsman Race

With the information that I keep getting in, this is going to be a BIG show. As you notice on our "Practice Schedule" for this weekend, it would be recommended to get there early. The pit gates will only be open during the times allotted on the schedule. We have received word that there should be quite a field of cars in some of the other divisions this weekend so we need to make sure that we use every bit of our time wisely. Every driver that comes through the pit gates will be given a copy of the "Practice Schedule" times and is being asked to try to be on time when your division is called for. The flagman has been informed that we need to stick to this schedule for everything to stay on schedule.

Keep watching our web site and the other MEDIA areas for additional information coming up at Ellisville Speedway.

www.ellisvillespeedway.net

[James Wright III]

Are they running their track rules or are the FUPS sportsmans welcome?

[Old Sunshine Fan]

Confusion here... first post above says races start at 8:00 P.M. then the schedule of events (?) posted a few post above this shows first Green Lap Heat at 4:30 for 10 min and 2nd Heat starts at 4:40 .... is it me? or does something have to be cleared up so people don't show up for a 8 pm start only to find out the actual race began at 4:30... OSF

[ocalasp76]

Clarification...

Confusion here... first post above says races start at 8:00 P.M. then the schedule of events (?) posted a few post above this shows first Green Lap Heat at 4:30 for 10 min and 2nd Heat starts at 4:40 .... is it me? or does something have to be cleared up so people don't show up for a 8 pm start only to find out the actual race began at 4:30... OSF

Bob I agree the wording is poor. ALL races start after the drivers meeting at 7:30pm with first green flag at 8pm for the heat races. All the times should be next to the alloted practice schedule above.

BTW I will be bringing my Longacre scales for the Friday practice and will be available to all the cars if needed in tech.
See you there..
-JIM-

[Ocala Camper]

sportsman race

I will try to clear up some of the confusion for all.

First of all, we will be running Ellisville rules, but they are very close to the FUPS rules. I believe that Scott Garritty is planning on making the trip with some of the others. We allow quick change rear ends and there is no weight penalty for them. You can take a lok at our rules on our web site.
www.ellisvillespeedway.net

The time schedule is a little confusing. We will start practice at 4:30 with TWO 10 minute sessions for Sportsman limited to 10 on the track at one time. Following that, we will take a 10 minute break and open the Pit Gates for traffic to cross the track. Then there will be 10 minute practice sessions rotating for all other divisions. Following that, we will take a 5 minute break for traffic to cross the track. We will then start a second practice session just like the first.

Drivers meeting is planned for 7:30
First heat race to be lined up at 7:45 (Sportsman)
National Anthem at 7:50
Green flag the first heat race at 8:00

Order of heat races will be:
Sportsman
Modified
Street Stocks
Pure Stocks
Hornets / Strictly Stock

Order of Feature races will be:
Hornets / Strictly Stock
Pure Stocks
Street Stocks
Modified
50 Lap Sportsman

I intentionally started the heats with the Sportsman and had them run their Feature race last allowing the most amount of time for car repairs or change in set up for the BIG race. Each car as it goes through the pit gate will be handed a complete schedule for the evening.

See you all Saturday Night

[scottgarrity07]

Sorry for the confusion, it's all my fault. I copy and pasted from an email and the order got all screwed up. Thanks Don (ocalacamper) for clearing that up. To James Wright, as far as I can tell FUPS and Ellisville rules are pretty much identical except that Ellisville cars are allowed 58% left side weight to FUPS 56%. I was also told that there will be no weight penalty for quick changes and a 50 lb weight break for the extra distance (like we get in FUPS). Actually, I'm hoping a lot of the FUPS guys come and support this event. I think if there is a strong showing from us then maybe Rick Williams and Robert Ford can work out a FUPS Sportsman stand alone date. Hope you can make the trip James, sounds like it's going to be an awesome night!