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ARMED FORCES NIGHT AT AUBURNDALE SPEEDWAY TO FEATURE PRO TRUCKS, SHOWTIME/CITRUS STREET STOCKS AND MORE
Although Memorial Day is still a couple of weekends away, Auburndale Speedway will get a jump on the holiday with a special Armed Forces Night this Saturday night. Veterans from all branches of military service will be honored with special opening ceremonies, National Anthem and prayer. It will also be a fundraiser to support veterans and will feature a special raffle and quite a bit more. Presenting sponsor for the night will be J. C Penny Realty. Veterans attending Saturday evening's activities and all current military in uniform with ID will get $5 off their grandstand admission.
The Pro Trucks are expected to be out in force as this 50-lap race will pay $1,000 to the winner and $200 to start (the field will be limited to 24 trucks.) Army veteran Rob Witham, Jr. has worked hard alongside track Marketing Director Rick Bristol and has raised $2,225 that has been added to the purse and various awards. A total of $529 in lap money has been collected along with another $529 that will go to the "Vets in Need Program." Other posted awards include $100 going to fast time along with a Hard Charger award of $75 and Hard Luck of the Race Award of $50.
Pro Truck drivers have been asked to dress up their machine with a patriotic theme. Each truck will carry an American flag, with the trucks being driven by former military veterans displaying a larger flag.
Cody McDuffie of Bartow won the first two Pro Truck races of the year here and leads the point standings by just two over young West Palm Beach driver Derek Pugh who scored his first career Pro Truck win here on April 28th. Jason "Scrappy" Lester of Palmetto is just six points behind McDuffie sitting third in points while Bradenton's Danny Anderson is just two markers behind Lester in fourth. Mike Kohut of Lehigh Acres is currently fifth in points with Donnie Burkhalter, Cody Blair, Todd Haag, Colt Cecil and Brey Holmes rounding out the top ten. All are expected along with a bevy of other drivers including Billy Carlbert, Jr., Tyler Davis, Eddie Lichtenberger, Jr., Brennon Pletcher, Johnny Marra, Kristen Clements, Adam Briggs, Carter Brown, Leroy Moore, William Kerns, Mark Kemick, Mick Lizzano, Jeff Williams and several more.
The Street Stock cars from Showtime and Citrus County Speedways will be running the first of their "S&C Triple Crown Series" giving the two classes that have similar rules a chance to compete against each other for good money at a different venue. Eric Shane has posted a $25 cash award for Fast Qualifier and Chris Narramore, Sr. and his business Narramore Machine Shop have put up $100 if the fast qualifier starts in back of the field and wins. Narramore Machine Shop has also posted a $25 Hard Charger award and Three Musketeers Racing has put up an extra $25 to the driver who finishes in 5th place.
Showtime/Citrus Street Stock drivers expected to take part include Billy Carlbert, Jr., Dodge Carlbert, Casey Hall, Thomas Meyer, Jason Pieniazek, Dennis Wilson, Wesley & Casey Rounds, Racin' Mason Love, local favorite James Wright, III, Marty Neikens and several more.
Of the other classes competing Saturday, point leaders include James Wright III (V-8 Bombers), Fred Harrison (Modified Mini Stocks), Chris Narramore, Sr. (Q Mini Stocks) and Douglas Herrin, Jr. (Mini Cups)
Pit gates open at 1:30 pm with Pro Truck-only practice from 3:30-4 pm. Practice by rotation for all classes runs from 4-5:20 pm. Grandstand gates open at 5 pm with qualifying for the Pro Trucks and C&S Street Stocks set for 5:50 pm. Following qualifying the 301 Travelers All Veterans Band will perform from 6:30-7 pm just before pre-race ceremonies that will be honoring all veterans.
Racing begins at 7:15 pm with 8-lap heat races for the V-8 Bombers, Mini Cups, a last chance race (if needed) for the Pro Trucks, Modified Mini Stocks and Q Mini Stocks. Intermission will feature an autograph session on the front stretch with the Pro Truck
drivers then it's time to go feature racing starting out with the Veterans Memorial 50 for the Pro Trucks followed by a 25-lap contest for the V-8 Bombers and 20 laps for the Mini Cup cars. The Modified Mini Stocks are up next for 25 laps then it's time for 40 laps of competition between the Street Stock cars from Citrus/Showtime Speedway. The evening concludes with a 25-lap run for the Q Mini Stocks.
Adult admission for this incredible evening of remembrance and racing is just $15 with seniors 55+ $13. Children ages 5-12 are only $5 and all kids 4 and under get in free. Again, all Veterans and current Military in uniform with proper ID will get $5 off their admission. The family 4-pack is also in effect and just $32 for two adult and twochildren’s admissions (a $40 value). Pit passes are $30 per person and all parking is free.
Although Memorial Day is still a couple of weekends away, Auburndale Speedway will get a jump on the holiday with a special Armed Forces Night this Saturday night. Veterans from all branches of military service will be honored with special opening ceremonies, National Anthem and prayer. It will also be a fundraiser to support veterans and will feature a special raffle and quite a bit more. Presenting sponsor for the night will be J. C Penny Realty. Veterans attending Saturday evening's activities and all current military in uniform with ID will get $5 off their grandstand admission.
The Pro Trucks are expected to be out in force as this 50-lap race will pay $1,000 to the winner and $200 to start (the field will be limited to 24 trucks.) Army veteran Rob Witham, Jr. has worked hard alongside track Marketing Director Rick Bristol and has raised $2,225 that has been added to the purse and various awards. A total of $529 in lap money has been collected along with another $529 that will go to the "Vets in Need Program." Other posted awards include $100 going to fast time along with a Hard Charger award of $75 and Hard Luck of the Race Award of $50.
Pro Truck drivers have been asked to dress up their machine with a patriotic theme. Each truck will carry an American flag, with the trucks being driven by former military veterans displaying a larger flag.
Cody McDuffie of Bartow won the first two Pro Truck races of the year here and leads the point standings by just two over young West Palm Beach driver Derek Pugh who scored his first career Pro Truck win here on April 28th. Jason "Scrappy" Lester of Palmetto is just six points behind McDuffie sitting third in points while Bradenton's Danny Anderson is just two markers behind Lester in fourth. Mike Kohut of Lehigh Acres is currently fifth in points with Donnie Burkhalter, Cody Blair, Todd Haag, Colt Cecil and Brey Holmes rounding out the top ten. All are expected along with a bevy of other drivers including Billy Carlbert, Jr., Tyler Davis, Eddie Lichtenberger, Jr., Brennon Pletcher, Johnny Marra, Kristen Clements, Adam Briggs, Carter Brown, Leroy Moore, William Kerns, Mark Kemick, Mick Lizzano, Jeff Williams and several more.
The Street Stock cars from Showtime and Citrus County Speedways will be running the first of their "S&C Triple Crown Series" giving the two classes that have similar rules a chance to compete against each other for good money at a different venue. Eric Shane has posted a $25 cash award for Fast Qualifier and Chris Narramore, Sr. and his business Narramore Machine Shop have put up $100 if the fast qualifier starts in back of the field and wins. Narramore Machine Shop has also posted a $25 Hard Charger award and Three Musketeers Racing has put up an extra $25 to the driver who finishes in 5th place.
Showtime/Citrus Street Stock drivers expected to take part include Billy Carlbert, Jr., Dodge Carlbert, Casey Hall, Thomas Meyer, Jason Pieniazek, Dennis Wilson, Wesley & Casey Rounds, Racin' Mason Love, local favorite James Wright, III, Marty Neikens and several more.
Of the other classes competing Saturday, point leaders include James Wright III (V-8 Bombers), Fred Harrison (Modified Mini Stocks), Chris Narramore, Sr. (Q Mini Stocks) and Douglas Herrin, Jr. (Mini Cups)
Pit gates open at 1:30 pm with Pro Truck-only practice from 3:30-4 pm. Practice by rotation for all classes runs from 4-5:20 pm. Grandstand gates open at 5 pm with qualifying for the Pro Trucks and C&S Street Stocks set for 5:50 pm. Following qualifying the 301 Travelers All Veterans Band will perform from 6:30-7 pm just before pre-race ceremonies that will be honoring all veterans.
Racing begins at 7:15 pm with 8-lap heat races for the V-8 Bombers, Mini Cups, a last chance race (if needed) for the Pro Trucks, Modified Mini Stocks and Q Mini Stocks. Intermission will feature an autograph session on the front stretch with the Pro Truck
drivers then it's time to go feature racing starting out with the Veterans Memorial 50 for the Pro Trucks followed by a 25-lap contest for the V-8 Bombers and 20 laps for the Mini Cup cars. The Modified Mini Stocks are up next for 25 laps then it's time for 40 laps of competition between the Street Stock cars from Citrus/Showtime Speedway. The evening concludes with a 25-lap run for the Q Mini Stocks.
Adult admission for this incredible evening of remembrance and racing is just $15 with seniors 55+ $13. Children ages 5-12 are only $5 and all kids 4 and under get in free. Again, all Veterans and current Military in uniform with proper ID will get $5 off their admission. The family 4-pack is also in effect and just $32 for two adult and twochildren’s admissions (a $40 value). Pit passes are $30 per person and all parking is free.