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May 13, 2011 #4

Get Ready; 50 Super Stock Laps Tonite ave you looked at our 2011 t doesn’t stop there either because H schedule? Look real close, do Itonight the Super Stocks take cenyou see “regular racing” mentioned ter stage with a 50 lap “Super Stock anywhere? No you don’t! That’s because every night this season has something special on the card.

Thanks to Tim Bryant for revamping it with the fans and drivers in mind.

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o far it seems to be working in everyone’s favor.

The fan base, car counts and atmosphere has really stepped up and the racing speaks for itself. Never can I remember as many close finishes as we’ve had this year in all classes.

ven Hunter Robbins (AL) startElening last and winning the AlTurner Elantra for the Pro Late Models at our last race. The caliber of drivers in that race looked like a “Snowflake 100” field. Also congratulations to Brandon Bendele (TX) along with Dewayne Buggay (GA) on finally getting a good finish at Five Flags as they finished second and third respectfully.

Kids Bike Races June 10th

A trophy for all

Showdown” Expect some drivers to be on hand that you’ve yet to see this year racing for the $1200.00 first place money. tonight enjoy the AthelsoSportsmen, Bombers, and return of the Pro Chal-

lenge cars and trucks. Wow!!

It’s Friday the 13th. I hate to even mention it, but let me remind you that last year on the 13th we had a Blizzard race plus local division cars and we got the entire show in without a caution. I wouldn’t want to bet you on it happening twice. wo of the inductees this month Tformer into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame are fender bangers here. Con-

grats to David Pearson and Bobby Allison.

ext race in 2 weeks will N be our Papa John’s Blizzard 100, So bring a friend to the races Memorial Day weekend. Join us!!!!

National Anthem Erika Rowe; Milton

May 27th Papa John’s Blizzard 100; plus MODS; SP; B June 10th PLM 100; SS; SP; B Kids Bikes 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 Plus Celebrity Race for UCP Sep 9th PLM 100; MODS, (SP; B 2x Pts) Sep 23rd Blizzard 100; SS; SP; B Oct 8th PLM 100; MODS; SP; B

Look At The Trends

Ok, let’s look at the statistics so far this year. Four of the 6 series leaders have black as the dominant color of their car. The other 2 are red. Numbers can be important too! One third of the leaders have 7 splashed on their door. Another third have 18, and the last two have the same number twice. WOW.

So what does all this analysis mean? If you are running up front at the end of the race, didn’t crash, have a flat, had something in the car break or other bad luck, you will get the most points.

Then you will have to pass tech inspection. Got that done, you will go home with the winners trophy and check.

If that doesn’t work, get your car painted black and red, number it 7, 18, or even better 77. Stay on the track, speed up, turn left, and be the first to see the checkers. Ya still gotta pass inspection.

Country Artist Visits 5 Flags

Nashville recording artist Colt Ford dropped in at the last race to give the “Start your Engines” command. Ford was performing later that night at the LIVE night club in Ensley. Colt is being interviewed by Derek “Kane” Long. Tom Wilsey Photo Butler’s, A Big “Part” Of Bombers Cheryl Butler Nelson is the co-owner and proprietor with husband Kevin of Butler U-Pull-It... a self-service salvage yard at 2730 Hollywood Ave. It’s their third year attaching its name to the Bombers series, and 12th year in business. “That’s the type of car I sell parts for,” Nelson explains.

Butler U-Pull-It’s involvement at Five Flags began when they first sponsored the cars of Kenny Bullard and Tina Davidson. Read the full story by Chuck Corder on our web page.

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Car Photos Tom Wilsey

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Race Videos Ted Baber

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Do You Want to Learn to Drive a Race Car? Calling all racing wannabes. A professional racing school will be making a one day pit stop at 5 Flags Speedway later this month. This west coast based group is touring the USA with their cars and instructors.

They will be in Pensacola on May 22nd, that’s a Sunday. You can get more info on what they do and what it costs by going to their web site: www.drivetech.com A return date is set for Oct. 15th.

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Curtis Faircloth Leonard Craig Gary Goodwin Brandon Burks Kenny Bullard James Beall III. Robert Balkum Brian Lane Johnny Greene, Jr Tracy Soles

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Bubba Winslow Shannon Jackson John Shuffler Darin Matthews Joe Mahuron Mike Moore Paul Jean Jessie Reid Randy Thompson Eddie Hamrac

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old photo gallery 1 Hauler; 2 cars hauled Years ago, before the big rig haulers were invented, most drivers pulled one race car to the track on an open trailer. This 1968 photo showed a unique way to make the trip. Driver Claude Miller drove a U-HAUL transporter, and likely had a second car on a trailer. PS, he was a U-HAUL dealer.

Broadcast: BLAB-TV alternating Monday nights at 8. Live call-in, available on our website.

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Hunter Robbins Brandon Bendele Dwayne Buggay D J VanderLey Bubba Pollard Logan Boyett Chris Davidson Korey Rubel Jeremy Mullinax Mason Mitchell

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Korey Ruble Nathan Ingersoll Nathan Davis Todd Jones Gerald Wilkerson Brandon Howell Okie Mason Kevin Peel Brian McArdle Scooter Grice

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A $50 gift card is given to the first car hauled off on Fletcher’s Rollback each nite.

Watch for Pensacola Locations to be opening soon.