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51's Weekend Update
Who Has Been Winning in the North
and the South This Weekend?
It's never a good day when you flip your racecar and get all four wheels off the ground - but that's exactly what happened to Paul Wood in the Frostbite 250 Enduro at Riverside Speedway (NH). Jamie Williams caught the wreck and this current featured photo. If you are an racing photographer and would like to submit your work to Speed51.com, please e-mail Twist@Speed51.com.
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Johanna Long is Featured in New Issue of Speedway Illustrated
SLM - 11/8/09
Florida Super Late Model driver Johanna Long is featured in the November issue of Speedway Illustrated in a story by Bones Bourcier with photos by Jamie WIlliams. In 2009, Long won both the Blizzard Series championship and the Gulf Coast Super Late Model championship.
Varney: Replacement Venue for King's Ransom 300 Is Set
ASA LM - 11/5/09
ASA Late Model Owner and President Ron Varney told Speed 51 Radio on Thursday night that a replacement venue has been lined up for the annual King's Ransom 300 event after Memphis Motorsports Park closes down after this weekend's event. Varney would not hint at the new track, which will host the race starting in 2010, but did say it was in the South. Varney will announce the venue in a driver's meeting at the King's Ransom 300 this weekend in Memphis.
Tim Russell Enters Governor's Cup at New Smyrna Speedway
SLM - 11/5/09
Tim Russell has filed an entry for the 44th Annual Governor's Cup Super Late Model race, to be held at New Smyrna Speedway (FL) on November 21st. Tempaco and Noritz will sponsor Russell's #36 Super Late Model in the event.
Labonte Dirt LM Team Expands to Two, Adds Brad Neat For #41
Dirt LM - 11/5/09
Bobby Labonte Racing (BLR) has taken another step in its growth as one of the top teams in grassroots racing. The championship organization announced today that it will expand to a two-car operation in 2010. Dunnville, Ky., native Brad Neat will join BLR to drive the No. 41 Dirt Late Model for a full season of competition beginning in 2010. Neat will run in addition to five-time national Late Model Dirt Series champion Earl Pearson Jr., who will continue to pilot the No. 44 BLR Dodge Charger. At only 29 years of age, Neat has already tallied more than 30 dirt late model victories, including wins at Eldora (OH) Speedway and Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway.
Speed 51 Radio Show To Air From Victory Lane Indoor Karting
51 Radio / RTR - 11/5/09
This week's Speed 51 Radio show on RaceTalkRadio.com will take place live at Victory Lane Indoor Karting in Charlotte, North Carolina tonight. The show will start at 8pm ET and can also be heard live on RaceTalkRadio.com. The show will preview the broadcast of the Fat Boys Shootout karting event and feature a number of live guests who will be racing in the Modified and Super Late Model races that make up the North South Shootout at Concord Speedway (NC) this weekend will stop by the show. Also expected on tonight's show, via the Racing Electronics hotline, will be ASA Late Model driver Josh Hamner, ASA Late Model President Ron Varney and Georgia racer Paul Kelley - who will look ahead to the upcoming World Crown 300 at Gresham Motorsports Park (GA).
Several Drivers Injured in Dirt LM Wreck on a Rough LMS Track
Dirt LM - 11/5/09
Rough track conditions resulted in four driver injuries at the Dirt Track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway during last night’s World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Topless Showdown.
Chub Frank took a trip to the hospital and is reported to have broken bones around his eye.
Frank told DirtonDirt.com that he had “never been hit this many times on a racetrack with clods that big before” and that “we shouldn’t have been out there with no roofs on tonight.”
Tim Fuller and Clint Smith were also treated for injuries at the track. Jeff Cooke was knocked unconscious after his helmet shield was pierced during a heat race. He regained consciousness after being cut from his car and was sent to a local hospital.
The show will be run tonight after the already scheduled time-trials for the “World Finals” at Lowe’s. The track cited the track surface issues and late hours as the reason for the postponement.
Thomas To Drive For Steele at Snowball Derby, Benson To Help
Snowball Derby - 11/5/09
Steve Kaminski of the Grand Rapids Press has reported that CRA race winner Tom Thomas will drive a Super Late Model owned by Tim Steele in the 42nd Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway (FL). Former Truck Series champion Johnny Benson will help the team out for the race. Click here for the full story.
Services and Memorial Fund Are Set Up For Johnny Fultz
Drivers - 11/3/09
Services have been set for Johnny Fultz, the son of Super Late Model racer Jeff Fultz, who passed away after a weekend traffic accident in Mooresville, North Carolina. There will be a viewing on Sunday, November 8, and the funeral will take place on Monday, November 9, at Hodapp Funeral Home in Westchester, Ohio. The address is 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, Weschester, Ohio 45069; 513-777-843. In lieu of flowers a contribution fund has been set up at Bank of America for his baby son. Contributions can be made to:
Bank of America
368 W. Plaza Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
Payable to: Jonathan Edward Fultz, Jr. Contribution Fund
The Fultz family has also told Speed51.com that they would like to thank all of the racing community for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time.
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