Dutilly Sweeps Triple 50's At Auburndale Speedway

[John Berti]

Posted for and written by
Bryan Pease
Marketing Director
Auburndale Speedway


NEWS RELEASE
DUTILLY SWEEPS TRIPLE 50’S AT AUBURNDALE SPEEDWAY
January 25, 2015, Winter Haven, FL
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Jesse Dutilly wheeled his Super Late Model all three 50 lap races held at Auburndale Speedway yesterday. It wasn’t an easy task with the entire field being inverted for Race 2 and the first eight cars inverted for the final race. For his efforts, Dutilly picked up a check for $3,300.00.

Dutilly overcame a car that, in his words, struggled, throughout practice and was able to improve when it counted the most.

“I wouldn’t have even told you I’d be running fourth or fifth in these races,” Dutilly said. “I thought we were struggling in qualifying but we set fast time.”
After figuring out the handling during the first feature, Dutilly went to work on the new American Racer tires on his car.

“Everyone was battling their tires. They’re a different compound and have a little less grip,” said Dutilly.

The pit stops between races was unique in that the pit crews were required to do so on the track in front of the Auburndale Speedway grandstands.

The Super Late Model Tripled 50’s Presented by Speedway Auto Sales was the first race in the Sunoco Challenge Series; a new series created by Auburndale Speedway, Desoto Speedway, Sunoco Race Fuels and American Racer Tires.

Both tracks will host the series six times throughout the year. The next race is at Desoto Speedway on February 6.

In the 40 lap V8 Bomber feature, Carl Thompson held off his teammate Aaron Holmes to take the checkered flag.

RESULTS FOR THE SUNOCO CHALLENGE TRIPLE 50’S
Race 1
1.Jesse Dutilly
2.Anthony Sergi
3.Joe Winchell
4.Mike Franklin
5.Paul White
6.Colin Allman
7.Joe Boyd
8.Todd Brown
9.LB Skaggs
10.Brandon Duchscherer
11.Jon Guy
12.Matt Thomas
13.Roger Blevins

Race 2
1.Jesse Dutilly
2.Joe Winchell
3.Colin Allman
4.Jon Guy
5.Anthony Sergi
6.Joe Boyd
7.Mike Franklin
8.Paul White
9.Matt Thomas
10.Todd Brown
11.LB Skaggs
12.Roger Blevins
13.Brandon Duchscherer DNS

Race 3
1.Jesse Dutilly
2.Mike Franklin
3.Brandon Duchscherer
4.Colin Allman
5.Paul White
6.Joe Winchell
7.Todd Brown
8.Anthony Sergi
9.Jon Guy
10.Matt Thomas
11.Joe Boyd
12.Roger Blevins
13.LB Skaggs, DNS

V8 BOMBERS 40 LAP FEATURE
1.Carl Thompson
2.Aaron Holmes
3.Buddy Phillips
4.Ricky Norman
5.Jeff Pacheco
6.Roy Healy
7.Mark Palmer
8.Brandon Martin
9.Zach Briggs
10.Jody Gill
11.James Wright III
12.Bud Bronson DQ

[OldSchool+]

So, will the remaining five events also be "triple 50s" with the same starting lineup format?

And it looks like $1,100 is the payout for each win?

Is there a possible "challenge" for even more money, given enough cars?

If so, what are those details?

Finally, is the payout decent throughout the field?

Sounds like a good deal for the competitors, purse wise.

Personally, am gonna start looking for a Sunoco station when I am running low on gasoline. And my stuff uses a lot of it.

[Weftracing96]

There was a $10,000 bonus for winning all 3 segments had there been 20 cars.

[John Berti]

So, will the remaining five events also be "triple 50s" with the same starting lineup format?

And it looks like $1,100 is the payout for each win?

Is there a possible "challenge" for even more money, given enough cars?

If so, what are those details?

Finally, is the payout decent throughout the field?

Sounds like a good deal for the competitors, purse wise.

Personally, am gonna start looking for a Sunoco station when I am running low on gasoline. And my stuff uses a lot of it.

The entire schedule for the 2016 racing season is posted on the Auburndale Speedway website: www.auburndalespeedway.net. It will give the format for each of the Sunoco Challenge Series races. You can stay abreast of any changes by being a regular viewer of the website.

As for any of your other questions you may address them to Bryan Pease who is the Marketing Director at Auburndale Speedway. Email him at BryanPease51@gmail.com. If he doesn't know he should be able to find out for you.

I like your idea of looking for a Sunoco station and buying your gas there. We should be supportive of all the sponsors who support the sport we love.

[OldSchool+]

Thank you, John, great reference info for the racers.

[Old Sunshine Fan]

I really enjoyed the 150 lap race with three segments and the pit crews on the front straight.... it was a real hit for those in the stands.... it would be a great model for this series to do all the LM races with the same format....(Including those at Desoto)....just saying...AND, make it clear if there is a "Bonus" avail as Rick Bristol did... the other announcer didn't get it straight until half way through the third segment (he kept talking about the extra 10,000 to anyone that won all three segments....DUH)......OSF

[mr south 59]

Sounds like a good deal for the competitors, purse wise.

Not really. I think that contributed to the low car count. Don't get me wrong but those that know me know I would not race at Auburndale as long as the current management is in place but with that being said. I also would never race my super late model for an $1100 purse per race. So I definitely would not race my super late model three races in one day for an $1100 purse. I talked to two other teams that felt the same way and did not go to the race. How many other teams felt the same way that I didn't talk to? We are all also having a problem with the hundred lap events only paying $2200 to win. Grant it we do not have the money of some of the larger teams. But we did the math and to do the first race on this new manufactures tires the cost of the first event is over $2500. And the race only paid $2200 and 300 to start next weekend. That is the main reason why my Jupiter-based team will not be making the 2 1/2 hour trip to De Soto next weekend. But we will be making the 9 1/2 hour trip to Greenville Pickens Speedway for the first race of the 2016 Pass series. It pays $5000 to win and $700 to start. The $400 additional start money will more than pay for the additional fuel to get there and back, Hopefully a few more of the teams from down here will make the trip with us. They already have more pre-entries then they had racers last weekend at Auburndale. It will be another great show that the Pass series always puts on.

On a side note. We all can wish the car chief/crew chief team of Dustin Dunn and Alex query luck this weekend at speed fest. I expect them to have the 01 car of Derek Scott Jr upfront again. They had the fastest car at the speed fast practice two weeks ago and I expect them to keep up the good work. Good luck guys I'll be racing with y'all next weekend.

Good luck
Andrew Dunn

[OldSchool+]

I see.

I apparently incorrectly assumed it was $1,100 for each segment, totaling $3,300 of course, with a possible $10K bonus on top of that.

I have not emailed Mr Pease, but it looks like it would be a good idea for those spending the money.

I will have to buy more Sunoco...

[mr south 59]

I see.

I apparently incorrectly assumed it was $1,100 for each segment, totaling $3,300 of course, with a possible $10K bonus on top of that.

No, you were correct. There were 3 races (segments) paying 1100 to win. And if there were enough cars a possible $10k bonus.

And like I said. I would never race my super in a race paying $1100 a race (segment) let alone do it three times in one day. JMO

[OldSchool+]

Mr Dunn,

Meant respectfully:

Given that "[Your Team does] not have the money of some of the larger teams", are you generally running for the win? If not, do you not have three shots to break even on the day?

Further, seems like that 3 races on the same day means only one expense for hauling over there and one set of pit passes.

But, you know your expenses better than I.

Frequently I lobby for lower cost racing. I would suggest that Mr. Dunn's note is an indication regarding the size of the current fields.

In the track's defense, how can they afford much more than $3,300 to win on a cold Sunday afternoon...?

[Weftracing96]

It's disappoining that you feel that way. Pretty soon, Super Late Models will largely go away in FL bc of that. Then all you'll ever be doing is driving 650 miles to race. The promoters will hit a point where Sportsmans start getting billing as the headline class with fenders. But it is what it is. If you or others can't afford what it takes, well, you can't grow money in your backyard. Sometimes economic reality hits. I'm not terribly sure of your math though. I did some mapquesting, and I'm not so sure how you come out ahead driving to GPS unless your hauler gets 25 mpg. You aren't even factoring the hotel, extra food, or wear and tear on your tow vehicle. Not to mention, what if you drive all the way up there and somehow miss the show? I'm not saying you would not be fast enough to make it bc I have seen you guys run and you run really consistent, but shit does happen sometimes. The numbers you are giving me just don't really play out from what I can tell.

[Weftracing96]

Mr Dunn,

Meant respectfully:

Given that "[Your Team does] not have the money of some of the larger teams", are you generally running for the win? If not, do you not have three shots to break even on the day?

Further, seems like that 3 races on the same day means only one expense for hauling over there and one set of pit passes.

But, you know your expenses better than I.

Frequently I lobby for lower cost racing. I would suggest that Mr. Dunn's note is an indication regarding the size of the current fields.

In the track's defense, how can they afford much more than $3,300 to win on a cold Sunday afternoon...?

They can't OS. Supers are more or less unaffordable it seems, both from the tracks side, as well as the racers. That is why they made the ACT style late model up north and can get a full field to haul all the way to FL! Late model bodies, crate engines, 8 inch tires, and a limited selection of approved shocks help keep class low while giving the fans a great show.

[OldSchool+]

"The promoters will hit a point where Sportsmans start getting billing as the headline class with fenders."--Weftracin

Yes. Late Model Sportsman.

Keep them cheap, and keep them evenly matched.

Like I said, I asked someone that has been to the track with me for a decade what cars were on the track at Auburndale a while back and they instantly said "late models", when they were in fact sportsman.

I believe at the end of the "pain period", the Late Model guys will have more money for, y'know things like the Mortgage once they build a Late Model Sportsman, and be racing more to boot.

[mr south 59]

Mr Dunn,

Meant respectfully:

Given that "[Your Team does] not have the money of some of the larger teams", are you generally running for the win? If not, do you not have three shots to break even on the day?

I spend exactly what it takes to run a race day the correct way. That's usually around $2000. And every other team that is at the track know that we are they are as contenders. We ain't there for a strong top five. To do a race on a new manufactures tires cost at least an additional $600. Just because a team comes to the track and can afford to spend $5000 does not mean that they have a better chance at the win. It just means they have more money to blow than I do. That also means they have a greater chance to lose more money than me. And normally that is the case.

I don't really understand the second part of your statement. You cannot break even on the $2500 day if you win one of the segments. You cannot break even on the day if you win two of the segments. So the only way to break even for the day is to win all three segments.

With that being said. Only one team had a chance to break even going to that race last weekend. And I'm pretty sure that the guy that won that race spent at least $3000 to run the race. Every other team that went to the event had no possibility of at least breaking even. The way I did the math at least 10 teams came out of the weekend at over a $2000 lose. That is getting old real fast here in Florida.

We asked for weeks what the payout through the field would be for this new series. I never saw one. But from what I understand it is pretty embarrassing for super late model racing.

[mr south 59]

What I meant by not having the money of the higher funded teams. Why spend $4000 and $5000 on a race when it can easily be done for $2500. I've never had a problem with funds to race my super. The higher funded teams are spending between $4000 and $5000 plus damages to run a race that is only going to pay $2200. I do it on a little lower budget.

Weft. You know my team. It is just myself my wife and my son. We do not use hotel rooms. We stay in our trailer at the race track. That helps save money. My wife does all of the cooking for us which again helps to save money. The bigger teams are staying in hotels and eating at restaurants. There is only three of us buying armbands where some of the bigger teams have 10 or more people coming in buying armbands. I do it a little more cost-effectively. Hell, when we competed in the ASA series and finish second in the championship we only spent about $12,000 for the entire season. Where the team that finished first and third in the championship spent over $300,000. That is exactly what I mean by not having the budget of the higher teams. We can compete with any team in the country and do it on the funds that we use. But it has to be worth our wild. If I cannot even pay the tire bill for finishing in the top five for the weekend you can pretty much be ashored that I won't be bringing my car there.

Weft. You also know that my driver goes to school at UNC Charlotte and then we also have some additional airfare when he comes with us racing around here. When we race at Greensville he does not have airfare. And I come out ahead by driving to Greenville Pickens Speedway because there is $400 additional start money and the payout through the field is way more in the payout through the field down here. So if by chance we were to finish outside of the top 10 in Florida we would get $300 and at Greenville Pickens we will get $700. The additional $400 greatly offsets the cost and fuel to go to Greenville Pickens.

Old-school, I guess you don't know my team very well. There is only one position we are racing for no matter what class we are competing in. I don't spend a couple thousand dollars to go racing anywhere to maybe get a strong top five or top 10 finisher. It's all about the win. I spent the beginning part of 2015 building a brand-new GARC super late model from the ground up. I have over $70,000 in receipts for the build. I am not going to go run it in a race for about $1100. Either way I looked at it it was going to cost $2500 to go to the race. They were having three segments that paid $1100 to win and $100 to start. If my car got destroyed in the first segment I would have been out the $2500 it cost to go run the event plus the thousands of dollars for repairs and I would've had the chance to go pick up $100 bill at the pay window. LOL I never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed but to me the economics just does not add up. At least if I go to Greenville Pickens and the car gets destroyed in the first couple laps I will still leave the pay window with the $700 which will least get me back to the Jupiter from Greenville Pickens. The hundred dollars I would receive in Florida will barely get my hauler back to the house from 2.5 hours away.


I'm not complaining I'm just trying to show you guys the facts of whats up with late-model racing and why it is going downhill in Florida. That is probably why we race outside of Florida more than we do race inside of Florida.

This is just my opinion. Carry-on