Powell Memorial no more...?

[Jimmy McKinley]

With Ocala going back to dirt, will the Powell Memorial continue, and just transform into a dirt Late Model race, or will it keep the asphalt guys and move to Inverness, Bronson, or DeSoto?

[FDLMCS.com]

The Powell Memorial race WILL continue to be raced at Ocala and will be a dirt late model race. With the change to dirt and it being a series race plan for bigger and better things coming along!! It is on our series schedule for 100 laps on June 6, 2008. You can check out the information here www.fdlmcs.com.

[BJ Cavin]

With Ocala going back to dirt, will the Powell Memorial continue, and just transform into a dirt Late Model race, or will it keep the asphalt guys and move to Inverness, Bronson, or DeSoto?

The Powell Memorial was originally a dirt late model race! The first Powell Memorial ran on DIRT! It is simply going back to its roots, just like Ocala Speedway is doing. James Powell is thrilled with the prospects for the race on dirt, and we will welcome a literal who's who of top notch dirt late model drivers for this year's addition. And some asphalt folks (and former asphalt folks) will most likely be joining us, such as Rich Pratt, Jeff and Justin Choquette, Patrick Williams, and many others. Even Ivedent Lloyd is hoping to be there! There will be much more on this race coming later, and I guarantee it will be a far bigger and better event than it ever was on pavement!

[Frasson118]

I think I heard that it will be a $10K to win race, which should bring in some high-quality talent from all over the Southeast as well. It has the potential of being a real good event!
Any thought to trying for a Southern All-Stars co-sanction for that race? Between the new Florida group and the SAS, it would surely fill the pits.

[carolwicks]

That's good news...

I am happy the race will be there. i doubt James would want it anywhere else even if it was an ice track... i am REALLY looking forward to a dirt Powell Memorial race!
Great job up there you guys...
carolwicks

[The Ocala Speedway]

Nobody is more excited about the Powell Memorial more than me! This year it will start out as a $5000.00 to win race. My long term plan is to turn it into the states premier most prestigious dirt late model race. What a great tribute to the Powell family! This years race is going to be off the hook! Side by side, sideways, left front tire in the air on the edge of your seats race.
Free ticket to this years race for the first person that posts the winner of the first Powell Memorial.(it was on dirt)
Mike

[Big Moose]

Hey BJ....I have to let you know that you are wrong and/or mis informed. The First Powell Memorial was in 1997 at Ocala Speedway on ASPHALT that's right ASPHALT. It payed $10,000 to win and #4 Jeff Purvis won it and David Reutiman finished second. I know, I was there in the tower with my dad. Please guys lets get the facts straight before we post. I'm glad to see that Ocala Speedway will continue the Powell Memorial...even on farming soil. I also want to thank Bronson Speedway for having a full season next year in 2008. We wish you all the best of luck.

Sincerly, Brent Cooper. #97.

[1wildfastgirl24]

Nobody is more excited about the Powell Memorial more than me! This year it will start out as a $5000.00 to win race. My long term plan is to turn it into the states premier most prestigious dirt late model race. What a great tribute to the Powell family! This years race is going to be off the hook! Side by side, sideways, left front tire in the air on the edge of your seats race.
Free ticket to this years race for the first person that posts the winner of the first Powell Memorial.(it was on dirt)
Mike

Was it Jeff Purvis?

Tried to edit but could'nt but that is supposed to be a thumbs up icon in this post....lol

[Frasson118]

I think Purvis won the first year it was paved, in Eddie Mercer's blue # 72.
As for the dirt winner, all I can think of right now, would be Tuck Trentham.

[The Ocala Speedway]

Almost there! The first Powell Memorial was not in 1997.
Hint, 2007 marked the 12th annual.

[Joe]

It was Jeff Purvis. I was there, and it was awesome. They ran the race a few times at Citrus County, but it always feels better at Ocala.

[BJ Cavin]

Hey BJ....I have to let you know that you are wrong and/or mis informed. The First Powell Memorial was in 1997 at Ocala Speedway on ASPHALT that's right ASPHALT. It payed $10,000 to win and #4 Jeff Purvis won it and David Reutiman finished second. I know, I was there in the tower with my dad. Please guys lets get the facts straight before we post. I'm glad to see that Ocala Speedway will continue the Powell Memorial...even on farming soil. I also want to thank Bronson Speedway for having a full season next year in 2008. We wish you all the best of luck.

Sincerly, Brent Cooper. #97.

Sorry Brent, but you are the one with incorrect "facts" You are describing the first one on pavement. Alot of people make that mistake, so don't feel too bad. Yes, almost all of them were run on pavement and people tend to think of the Powell Memorial as a asphalt race because of that, but if you check the official records, you'll see that 1996 was the first race.

[1wildfastgirl24]

It was Jeff Purvis. I was there, and it was awesome. They ran the race a few times at Citrus County, but it always feels better at Ocala.

We were there when Jeff Purvis won also,but I was'nt sure if that was the first Powell memorial race there, it was dirt and I know James Powell the third came in second that night so it must have been 1996.So I was right I think.

[Big Moose]

My bad guys....I meant 1996 not 1997. But, It was ASPHALT and it was won by Jeff Purvis followed by David Reutiman....excellent race...as I was there and my dad was the announcer. 1996 to 2007 12 years of asphalt racing...hence 12th annual Powell Memorial. That's my final answer. I got to go get my dirt car(s) ready


Brent Cooper #97

[The Ocala Speedway]

Stop it Moose you ain't buildin no dirt car.
We have a winner. Frasson 118 gets a free ticket to the Powell Memorial, he was the closest. Joe is with the press and already gets in. Moose said Purivs won in 1997, Freddie Query actually won in 1997.