TGSS |

Archive for TGSS

Oct

Top Gun Sprint Series Race Report – 10.22.11

Posted by: Webmaster Todd | Comments (8)

DATE: October 22, 2011

SERIES: Top Gun Sprint Series – non wing show.

ADMISSION PRICE: $15 for the general admission and $30 for a pit pass.

FOOD ORDERED: Nothing.

FOOD GRADE: N/A. I am not willing to pay overpriced food prices any more.

DRINKS ORDERED: Nothing.

DRINKS GRADE: N/A. See above – I am not willing to pay overpriced drink prices any more.

CROWD GRADE: B.

NUMBER OF SPRINT CARS: 22.

SERIES GRADE: B.

TRACK GRADE: B. I liked the fact the track was completely different from the previous week. And that’s what makes dirt racing so interesting – the ever changing surface.

WHO WON:

Heat 1: Gene Lasker

Heat 2: Tim George

Heat 3: Danny Martin, Jr.

Feature: Danny Martin Jr.

FSCF.com DRIVER OF THE RACE: There were a couple of possible options for this honor. Haulin’ Collin Cabre ran another solid feature coming home fifth in his second dirt start. And “Air Time” A.J. Maddox returned from his previous week’s flip to run a very competitive third. And our very own factory driver “Hot Nuts” Ryan Partin rejoined the field as it took the green and proceeded to run lap times same as the leaders. However, the driver of the race goes to fourth place finisher Tim Grubaugh. For his first attempt on the dirt Tim ran a solid fourth trying to make the outside work to his advantage. Tim even had the nose up to second a couple of times. Nice run Tim.

FSCF.com HARD LUCK AWARD: Again there were a couple of possible winners for this award. Tim George won his heat race and looked to be a possible threat for the feature. Unfortunately Tim’s feature was turned in the middle of three and four with three to go. We could also mention Ryan Partin here; as mentioned before he was turning lap times similar or better than the leaders. He stayed on the lead lap and tagged the tail on the ensuing caution. Ryan changed his fast line and wound up coming home 8th. But the hard luck award goes to heat race one winner Gene Lasker. Gene was strong in his heat race and also looked to be a possible contender for the win. Gene’s night came to an end on Lap 1 when the right rear got sucked into the backstretch wall and sent him sailing into the fence. For a brief second the car was headed for the fence cage first, almost similar to the recent Dan Wheldon incident. Thankfully, Gene was able to walk away from the crash.

OTHER NOTES:

* The night looked to be shaping up with some of the old familiar names back towards the front with Gene Lasker and Tim George winning their respective heat races. Unfortunately both had incidents during the feature.

* Once again “The Jacksonville Jet” Matt Kurtz was fast and smooth during the feature. Matt started from the pole and stayed in the top three all night before coming home second in the feature. Matt even made a sweet slide job move on Danny “The Hammer” Martin Jr. during the feature.

RACE REPORTER: Brian Penrose

Categories : Race Reports, TGSS Reports

Comments (8)

Oct

This weekend’s sprint car races – 10.21.11.

Posted by: FSCF Webmaster | Comments (2)

It was quite a week with our website getting hacked and all, but we survived and we’re anxiously looking forward to this weekend’s cool weather and some sprint car racing.

First thing is first though. If you would like to attend the memorial services for Dan Wheldon, his wife has invited anyone that wishes to attend and the services will be held on Saturday at First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg, 701 Beach Drive N.E. in St. Petersburg. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m.

If you head south afterward, you might as well truck on down to Punta Gorda Speedway, oddly enough located in Punta Gorda, and take in some TQ action. Points leader Mike Belusar had a rough go of things last time out, but still has a sizable points lead. And quite frankly Punta Gorda Speedway might be the best value in the state, as tickets are only $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, 12 and under are free. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 6:00 p.m.

Speaking of the smaller sprint cars, the Florida Mini Sprint Association returns to action at North Florida Speedway Saturday night as well. Chris Pacetti looks to keep his streak rolling toward championship honors as the driver that was providing the biggest threat, Justin Kolves, has dropped out of competition and we probably won’t be seeing him for quite some time. But allow us to throw the name Harold Matthews out there if you’re sitting in the stands wagering with your friends. He’s always strong at Lake City. There is also a costume contest for Halloween this week, with a bicycle going to the child with the best costume, so a fun time should be had by all.

The Top Gun Sprint Series big dogs on the porch will be at Bubba Raceway Park Saturday night for another round of wingless sprint action. By all accounts last weekend’s action was a very positive experience for drivers and fans alike, so we’re hoping as our Editor at Speed put it, that BRP can become “the Gas City of the South!” Expect all of the teams that showed up last time and maybe even a few extra that were sitting on the fence last time to see how things panned out. One thing is certain though, do not bet against Danny “The Hammer” Martin Jr.

Speaking of the last time out at Bubba Raceway Park, let’s watch some footage of Haulin’ Collin Cabre making his dirt debut last time out.

Categories : General Announcements

Comments (2)

Oct

Let’s look at some wingless sprints photos!

Posted by: FSCF Webmaster | Comments (0)

As always, big thanks to Mr. Winger for the hook up on the glorious photos you see below that were taken this past weekend at Bubba Raceway Park. Why not stop by his trailer at Bubba Raceway Park and thank him for sending these to us? It’s the least you could do.