Ready for the Modifieds?
The “Ground Pounding” open wheel Modifieds will make their first appearance of 2017 as the Modifieds of Mayhem invade Five Flags Speedway tonight. Always exciting, we expect a stout field of cars with drivers such as Donnie Hamrac, Jeff Letson and Adam Crawford, along with some Texas drivers including “hot shoe” Joe Aramendia. (see story on inside).
The all new Outlaw Stocks will be back in action and we expect another great race like we saw back on March 5th. This class seems to be very popular with the fans and with the drivers alike. We have reports that several new cars are being built at this time. One dirt driver who will make his asphalt debut this week is another “hot shoe”, Kevin Mitchell. He will be behind the wheel of Kenny Kings beautiful Outlaw Stock. The Sportsman and Pure Stocks are also on the schedule so get ready for some great racing in the Pure Stocks as the Mobile Mafia will be
back in action. I am sure I don’t have to remind you of the wild night of action back on March 31st. More on the Pure Stocks on page 3. We will return April 28th with the 1st of four Blizzard Series races for the Super Late Models, along with the Pro Truck, Sportsman and Pure Stocks. Speaking of Super Late Models, I want to take a moment to congratulate Casey Roderick on his win at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tn., in the North/South Shootout between the Southern Super Series and the CRA series, based out of Indiana. As a matter of fact this is the second straight year that the South brought home a 1-2-3 finish as Augie Grill finished second and Kyle Plott came home third. They all did a great job as they went up against a very tough field of Northern drivers. We will get to see these three and many more stars of the Southern Super Series here in 2 weeks with the first Blizzard race of the year... the Rubber & Specialties100. See ya at the races, and next time, bring a friend!
5 Donald Crocker Citronelle, AL 7 Ryan Worsham, Niceville 8 Donnie Hamrac Semmes, AL 10 Nathan Ingersol Robertdale, AL 14 Mike Maddox Meridian, MS 17 Chris Cotto Milton, FL 31 Parker Pugh Madison, AL 33 Jason Mormon Seabrook, TX 36 Lance Blacker Marianna, FL 41 Rocky Rogers Jasper, AL 64 Adam Crawford Mobile, AL 66 Korey Ruble, Dothan, AL 79 Joe Aramendia N Braunfels, TX 81 Dillon Spreen Converse, TX 88 Larry Hughes Houston, TX 99 Brandon Howell Lucedale, MS 131 Jeff Letson Madison, AL 145 Billy Melvin Trussville, AL
4 Bill Cooley 5 Kevin Chase 7 Kody Brusso 9 Andrue Nolen 12 Bubba Winslow 14w Wesley King 14k Kevin Mitchell 14 Lee Carter 26 Corbitt Mosley 28 Rick Ortell 30 Ricky Vice 31 Johnny Greene 40 Todd Jones 41 Troy Grizaffi 54 Conner Sutton 57 Charlie Skipper 71 Shannon Jackson 84 Joe Mahuron 94 Jason Johnson 95 Phillip Crownover 97 Hunter Lambert 151 Gary Sutton
Aramendia Leads Modifieds of Mayhem Tour into Five Flags, His Home Away from Home By Chuck Corder The asphalt short tracks around Texan Joe Aramendia have been swallowed up whole. In fact, the lone asphalt racetrack that remains in the Lone Star State is Texas Motor Speedway, home to NASCAR’s annual pilgrimages. But, as Aramendia put it, “they only race twice a year.” The 53-year-old hasn’t let life’s setbacks keep him parked, though. Aramendia has become a familiar face at Five Flags Speedway in recent years, winning two Modifieds features the last two seasons. Aramendia, who hails from Seguin, Texas, will once again make the 11-hour haul to compete in the Modifieds of Mayhem Tour. “I wanted more competition, better competition,” Aramendia explained. “And Five Flags is one of the most notable racetracks around. “I like the technicalities in the track. If you can figure them out, you can be fast. Part of the challenges in getting around the track is managing tire wear and staying out of the inside and outside walls — how quick can you get to the inside wall as you approach Turn 1, that type of stuff. I love all of it. It’s a driver’s track.” Aramendiais as the Modifieds of Mayhem points leader thanks to his win last month at Montgomery Motor Speedway. In both 2015 and 2016, he won 50-lap Modified features in Pensacola. Read the rest of Chuck’s story on our web site.
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Apr. 28 Rubber & Specialties Blizzard #1 Super Late Models Pro Trucks, Sportsman, Pure Stock May 12 Meet the Drivers Night Outlaws, Pro Trucks, Sportsman, Pure Stocks June 2 SERF Blizzard 2 Super Late Models, Outlaws, Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock June 16 Kid’s Bike Races, Modifieds, Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock June 30 Allen Turner Pro Late Models Outlaw Stock, Sportsman, Pure Stock July 14 Outlaw Stock, Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock July 28 Universal Fabricators Blizzard #3 Super Late Models, Outlaw Stock, Sportsman, Pure Stock Aug.11 Demolition Derby Modifieds Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock Aug. 25 Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series, Outlaw Stock, Sportsman, Pure Stock Sept.16 Outlaw Stock, Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock Championship Night Sept. 23 “Night of Champions “ Allen Turner Tune Up 100, Blizzard #4 Nov. 18 Snowball Preview Nov 30-Dec 50th Snowball Derby
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By Chuck Corder
Can Anyone Pass Day? Athletes are creatures of habit. Repetition breeds rhythm. Rhythm begets consistency. Consistency is the threshold to success. So it would figure that if the rhythm lies dormant for years, muscle memory should shut down. That’s what we expect from mere mortal athletes. The immortals, the great ones, can retire and un-retire multiple times and still turn heads. Johnathan Day is on an immortal run currently. After five years away from short-track racing, the 28-year-old Day wasted little time in dusting off the rust. Instead, the Mobile-area driver has won both Lloyd’s Glass Pure Stocks 20-lap features this season. “I’m as surprised as anybody at wining two in a row, and especially the first two of the season,” Day said. “I didn’t think I’d be that fortunate right outta the gate. I did not think I had enough laps or seat time.” Day looks to make it a perfect three-for-three this. In addition to keeping his winning streak intact, Day hopes to return to clean racing with rival Robert Loper. After Day won on March 31, the two teams exchanged words, first, then, punches in the pits... track officials broke the skirmish up. (more of Chucks story on the web).
Who is at the Wheel?
2 Tony Boyd, Pensascola, 03 Michael Nelson, Pensacola 5 Derek Long; Bay Minette 11 Johnathan Day, Mobile 15 Robert Loper, Irvington 15 Preston Prevatte; Lillian 16 Brad Mosley; 8 Mile 21 Butch Harvell, Pensacola 22 John K Merritt, Pensacola 24 Caleb Burkett, Pensacola 29 Matt Thompson, Wilmer, AL 34 Cory Pittman, Cantonment 42 Brandon Sidner, Pensacola 44 Bobby Jones, Mobile 49 Jay Whalen, Pensacola 52 Robert Balkum, Pensacola 71 Tommie Blocker, Mobile 80 Zack Jordan, Pensacola 86 Jonathan Smith, Theadore 91 Sarah Dority, Pensacola 95 Robert Riley, Gulfbreeze 311 Bobby Suarez
00 Brannon Fowler, Molino 1 Johnathan Langham, Mobile 3 Mark Barnhill, Mobile, AL 07 Jim Pokrant, Pensacola 07 Johnny McNair, Pensacola 09 Hunter McNair, Cantonment 13 Paul Mathis, Pensacola 28 Dayton Sidner, Cantonment 31 Johnny Greene, Daphne, AL 32 Red Dog Reynolds, Mobile 33 Steve Buttrick, Cantonment 54 Donald Hardy, Cantonment 55 Jimbo Walker, Mobile, AL 60 Jimmy Goodwin, Pensacola
Super Late Models show finishing order at end of last season.
44
11
Johnathan Day
00
Brannon Fowler
7
Casey Roderick
52
Robert Balkum
3
Mark Barnhill
12
Harrison Burton
71
Tommie Blocker
33
Steve Buttrick
26
Bubba Pollard
21
Butch Harvell Jr
07
Jim Pokrant
77
Zane Smith
15
Robert Loper
55
Jimbo Walker
2
Donnie WIlson
15 Colt James
26
Corbitt Moseley
18
Casey Roderick
21 Jensen Jorgensen
7
Kody Brusso
Chris Davidson
2 29 Shanna Ard
14
14
Wesley King
18
Ryan Paul
18 Jessie Reid
15
Kevin Chase
43
Justin South
21 Jason Welch
30
Ricky Vice
99
Junior Niedecken
Our 2017 Pace Car sports the logo for the 50th Snowball Derby. The Sonata is courtesy of Allen Turner Hyundai in Car City.