BUDDY’S
2010 Final Standings on Back
March 25, 2011 #1
New Season Starts On New Tires
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t sure doesn’t seem like almost four months ago we closed out the 2010 season with the most thrilling Snowball Derby to date. A hometown driver, a “GIRL”, a teenager, Johanna Long broke all kinds of records by winning the biggest independent short track race in America. And hats off to the staff here at Five Flags Speedway for all the National Awards won over the winter. By the way; National Speed Sport News voted the 43rd annual Snowball Derby as “The Best Annual Short Track Event of the Year”. Who would ever think the 2010 season could be topped?
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Oklahoma’s Donny Wilson. He is coming off of second place finishes in the Snowball Derby and the Rattler 250 in Opp, Al. He’s overdue. Chase Elliott last year’s Series winner is at a NASCAR event this weekend. Look out for Johanna.
e begin our season as the Nation and the US Navy celebrates 100 years of aviation in Pensacola. Get ready because 2011 looks to be even better as some tweaks and adjustments have been made. Our goal is to speed up the program and have you home earlier. We welcome Buddy’s Home Furnishings as the Blizzard Series sponsor for the year.
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lso new on the schedule this year are five 100 lap Pro Late Model races which should bring the car count up, and make for some good racing for the Pro’s. Gone is the 40 lap PLM feature.
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ew Hoosiers for both SLM and PLM start tonight, designed to go the 100 lap distance. Why we say “Stock Car Racing”...see back page
y witnessing the car count at the first two Super and Pro Late Model events at Lanier Raceway (Ga) and South Alabama Speedway (Al) it certainly appears that racing is alive and healthy for 2011. We expect a strong field of cars tonight with drivers such as Chris Davidson, Augie Grill, Bubba Pollard and Wayne Niedecken. If I had to bet on a winner right now, I would have to go with DW...
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ongratulations to NASCAR driver Rick Crawford, past Snowball Derby Champion, who is taking over active management of Mobile International Speedway.
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n closing, check out our new website. Tune in to “In The Groove” on BLAB-TV as Tim and I keep you updated on all the scoop. BTW, does anyone remember the Demolition Derby? Next time, bring a friend!!
A new building to house the speedway office is under construction next to the main ticket gate. It’s part of a long range plan to upgrade speedway operations. Last year we completed installation of a sewer line from the pit and office area. We hope to move in by July 1st. A $50 gift card is given to the first driver each nite whose car is hauled off on Fletcher’s Rollback
Car Photos Tom Wilsey
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Race Videos Ted Baber
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Apr 8th Modified Special SP, B Apr 22nd PLM 100; SS; SP; B May 13th Super Stock Special; SP, B May 27th Blizzard 100; MODS; SP; B June 10th PLM 100; SS; SP; B June 24th Blizzard 100; MODS; SP; B July 8th TBARA Winged Sprints; SP; B July 22nd PLM 100; SS; SP; B Aug 12th Blizzard 100; MODS, SP. B Aug 26th Sportsmen Special; SS; B Sep 9th PLM 100; MODS, SP; B Sep 23rd Blizzard 100; SS; SP; B Oct 8th PLM 100; MODS; SP; B
Watch for Pensacola Locations to be opening soon.
America’s Best Short Track Race is The Snowball Derby Wow! What an honor and surprise to receive this award. It was presented to General Manager Tim Bryant during Daytona Speedweek at the annual track promoters meeting by the prestigious Speed Sport News magazine. Thank You.
We are asked on occasion, “How can I get more involved with motor sports here at 5 Flags”? There are several ways. Sponsor a car, buy the driver tires, or help in other ways. See the driver after the races in the pits. We also offer event and series sponsorships. Events like Fireworks Night, Media Night, Kid’s Bicycle Races, Pole Winners, Modified Series, Snowball Derby etc. Sponsorships can include a party on the Turn 4 Speed Deck for your employees and customers. Just call the office MondayFriday 9-5. Ad space is available on the pit wall, the back straightaway, and even here in the free newsletter we give out at each race. Call the office Mon-Fri 944-8400.
National Anthem Eglin AFB Armament Directorate Quartet
Total points from 5 Flags and Mobile Speedways
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Final 2010 Standings
Chase Elliott, Dawsonville, GA. 1459 Bubba Pollard, Senoia, GA 1316 Augie Grill, Hayden, AL 1309 Josh Hamner, Chelsea, AL 1278 Donnie Wilson, Oklahoma City, 1234 Johanna Long, Pensacola, FL 973 Casey Smith, Austin, TX 971 Jeff Fultz, Troutman, NC 969 Ryan Lawler, Statesville, NC 818 Mike Garvey, Atlanta, GA 814 Jeremy Rice, Royston, GA 736 Chris Davidson, Pearland, TX 665 T. J. Reaid, Moorsville, NC 621 Allen, Karnes, Sharpsbury, GA 553 Eddie Mercer, Pensacola, FL 521 Steven Davis, Satsuma, AL 508 Wayne Niedecken, Jr, Pensacola 463 John Bolen, Jasper, AL 456 Dale Little, Satsuma, AL 380 Josh Bragg, Helena, MS 375 David Rogers, Orlando, FL 329 Ron McDonald, Pensacola, FL 326 Dave Mader, III, Irvington, AL 310 Dennis Schoenfeldt, VanBuren, AK 295 Brandon Carlson, Pensacola, FL 286 Tyler Millwood, Kingston, GA 280 Paul Kelley, Pendergrass, GA 262 Chuck Barnes, Louisville, KY 250 Danny Bagwell, Cordova, AL 201 Rocky Boyd II, Pensacola, FL 161 Casey Broderick, Dawsonville, GA 149 Jimmy Garmon, Hoschton, GA 141 Brian Barnett, Clinton, LA. 102 Greg Davidson, Pearland, TX 86 Gary Sullivan, Denham Springs, LA 81 Dwayne Buggay, Woodstock, GA 77 Korey Rubel, Headland, AL 76 D J Daren Vanderley, Mobile, AL 66 Ronnie Smith, Pensacola, FL 61 Rob Hanks, Memphis, TN. 56 Mike Fritts, Concord, NC. 50
Sportsmen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Mike Goraum Michael Nelson Tony Boyd Brandon Burks Rick Thompson James Beall, III Hunter Ward Courtney Rodrigues Kenny Bullard Leonard Craig
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1 33 Steve Buttrick 2 12 Bubba Winslow 3 07 Jim Pokrant 4 72 Tommy Warren Jr 5 72 Randy Thompson 6 83 Bo Resmondo 7 00 Brannon Fowler 8 102 Marty White 9 81 Tina Davidson 10 72 Stevie Mercer
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9 112 18 82 51 99 10 41 1 67
Chase Elliott Augie Grill Bubba Pollard Donnie Wilson Josh Hamner Casey Smith Johanna Long Chris Davidson Mike Garvey Jeff Fultz
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651 641 565 357 353 336 313 288 243 197
42 53 55 56 44 18 17 5 14 0
Randy Thompson Earl Polk Mike Moore Darryl Rudd Greg Young Jessie Reid Chris Cotto Mike Austin Eric Wood Scotty Anderson
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old photo gallery Here’s Why We Refer To Them As “Stock Cars” When
Don Barnes Photo
racing started here in 1952, some race cars were even driven to the track. Note the windshield wipers. That’s a stock car.
Broadcast: BLAB-TV alternating Monday nites 8-9 pm, with live call-in, link from our web site.
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D J Vanderley Ronnie Smith Tommy Rollins David Jones Kyle Bryant Shanna Ard Robert Royce Thomas Praytor Mike Garvey Johanna Long
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66 17 33 10 71 98 18 91 99 8
Ryan Redmon Chris Cotto Nathan Ingersoll Bobby Ingersoll Josh Goodwin Gerald Wilkerson Bubba Pollard Ron Schneider Brandon Howell Donnie Hamrac
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