Modified Drivers
Mods of Mayhem Set for Twin 40’s I sure hope all the mother’s had a great Mother’s Day this past Sunday. This should be a very special day for all of us because out “MOMS” deserve it. While we’re on the subject of mom, let’s move on to this Friday night here at Five Flags Speedway. You’re going to see some mom’s that are a little different from the “Sweet Little Ladies” that you are used to.
Also on the card for Friday will be the Super Stocks, Sportsman and Bombers. All drivers in will be out to stop the early 2016 domination of Todd Jones, Super Stock, Steve Buttrick, Sportsman and the drivers from Mobile in the Bomber class. On May 27th we return with the second Deep South Crane “Blizzard Series” for Super Late Models. If the first one was any indication, look for a strong field of cars. Congratulations to Georgia’s Casey Roderick on his win in the Blizzard race on April 29th. Looks like he may have back to back championships on his mind.
The one’s I am referring to are hardnosed rough around the edges out of control dare devils of the Modifieds of Mayhem (MOM) open wheel modified series that will be in the pits this week. Who in their right mind would schedule these boys on a Friday 13th? Blame Tim The family of Five Bryant for that. Flags would like to send their condolences to Steve All jokes aside, and Gale Brassell on the get ready for some fantas- loss of Steve’s mother this tic open wheel racing from past week. Gale is the sister drivers such as Melvin, of Kay Bryant and sister in Cotto, Hamric, Mason, law of Randy Bryant. Our Ruble and a host of others thoughts and prayers are who will light up the track with you and your families. with plenty of open wheel to wheel action. See inside story on Ryan Worsham.
5 Donald Crocker 7 Ryan Worsham 8 Donnie Hamrac 9 Todd Jones 17 Chris Cotto 31 Parker Pugh 33 Jason Mormon 64 Adam Crawford 66 Ryan Redmon 66 Korey Ruble 71 Josh Goodwin 96 Augie Grill 114 Heath Mills 131 Jeff Letson 145 Billy Melvin
Super Stock Drivers
9 Todd Jones 9 David Nolen 9 Kody Jett 12 Bubba Winslow 14 Wesley King 18 Dave Mader III 26 Corbitt Mosley 30 Bobby Baria 42 Randy Thompson 57 Charlie Skipper, 94 Jason Johnson 94 Shannon Jackson 151 Gary Sutton
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Worsham Hopes Following in Old Man’s Modifieds Footsteps Means Reaching Victory Lane on Friday Night Like most boys, Ryan Worsham grew up idolizing his father. And for good reason. Richard Worsham was an accomplished driver for 15 years at Five Flags Speedway and along the Gulf Coast.
5/27 Rubber & SpecialtiesBlizzard 100, Fireworks, Pro Trucks, Bombers, Sportsmen, 6/10 Kids Bike Races, Motorcycle Thrill Show, Super Stocks, Sportsmen, Bombers 6/11 Drifting 6/24 Pro Late Model Twin 50s, Pro Trucks, Sportsmen, Bombers. 7/8 Mods of Mayhem, Super Stocks, Sportsmen, Bombers. 7/22 SERF Blizzard 125, Pro Trucks, Sportsmen, Bombers.
In 2002, a year before he hung up his fire suit, the elder Worsham won the Modifieds track title in Pensacola.
8/5 Demolition Derby, Modifieds of Mayhem, Sportsmen, Bombers.
On Friday, nearly 15 years after his father’s memorable championship, 16-year-old Ryan Worsham will follow in his father’s footsteps when the Modifieds of Mayhem series runs for the first time this season in Pensacola.
9/2 Pro Late Twin 50’s Super Stocks, Sportsmen, Bombers.
“I wouldn’t wanna do this with anybody else,” the younger Worsham said. “I love working with my dad. That’s what we do. Some kids throw the football with their fathers. We’re in the shop until 9 o’clock, 10 o’clock at night, working on the car.” (Con’t on next page).
10/1 Drifting
8/13 Drifting
9/17 Allen Turner Tune Up 100 for PLM, Pro Trucks, Sportsmen, Bombers. 9/24 Season Championships, Blizzard 150, Super Stock, Sportsmen, Bombers.
11/19 Snowball Derby Preview;
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More about Ryan Worsham
Father and son have worked together on full-bodied racecars since 2013. Ryan, now a freshman at Niceville High School, started running a Butler U-Pull-It Bombers car at the tender age of 13. In his rookie season, the baby-faced hotshoe wowed fans and his fellow drivers by winning three times and finishing a close second at the Snowball Derby. “We should’ve won it, but that’s part of racing,” Richard Worsham said. “I remember having to sign a waiver for him to just drive that year. He’s never looked back.” Thanks to the help of key sponsors, such as Bob Wilson of Boost Mobile of Pensacola, Ryan has quickly climbed through the ranks. He spent last year driving in the Beef “O” Brady’s Pro Trucks division, finishing second four times — twice to short-track king Bubba Pollard and twice to perennial contender Steven Davis. Ryan also competed a few times on dirt with the Southern Vintage Racing Association cars to sharpen his sliding skills. In his first three races with the Modifieds of Mayhem this year, Ryan has steadily gained ground, improving from a respectable seventh in his inaugural feature to a sixth to a third at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville in his most recent run. (Read the rest of Chuck’s story on our web page: www.5flagsspeedway.com)
Who is at the Wheel?
5 Derek Long; Bay Minette 8 BJ Leytham; Mobile 13 Jimmy Hollingsworth, Mobile 15 Robert Loper, Irvington 15 Preston Prevatte; Lillian 16 Brad Mosley; 8 Mile 22 John K Merritt; Pensacola 22 Zack Carpenter, Loxley, AL 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 56 Kerner Kafka, Pensacola 78 Tim Wilmot, Cantonment
80 Zack Jordan, Pensacola 86 Jonathan Smith, Theadore 88 Geno Denmark, Dauphin 91 Sarah Dority, Pensacola 95 Robert Riley, Gulf Breeze
00 Brannon Fowler, Molino 1 Jonathan Langham, Mobile 07 Jim Pokrant, Pensacola 09 Hunter McNair, Cantonment 13 Paul Mathis, Pensacola 28 Dayton Sidner, Cantonment 29 Shanna Ard, Milton 31 Johnny Greene, Daphne, AL 33 Steve Buttrick, Cantonment 51 Albert Pirez, Lillian, AL 60 Jimmy Goodwin, Milton 77 Shawn Laws, Gulf Breeze 81 Tina Davidson, Pensacola 97 Hunter Lambert, Pensacola 99 Billy Hoover, Pensacola
For points won during the current year for all competitors, check our web site.
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Robert Balkum
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Steve Buttrick
7
Casey Roderick
8
B J Leytham
29
Shanna Ard
99
Casey Smith
91
Sarah Dority
00
Brannon Fowler
77
Zane Smith
22
John K Merritt
07
Jim Pokrant
26
Bubba Pollard
56
Kerner Kafka
81
Tina Davidson
31
Kyle Grissom
3
Taylor Jorgensen
9
Todd Jones
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Bret Holmes
1
Howard Langham
94
Jason Johnson
9
Derek Thorn
02 Eric Wallace
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Charles Skipper Jr
14
Chris Davidson
Okie Mason
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Kody Jett
18
Ryan Paul
42
Randy Thompson
14
Connor Okrzesik
6
12 Adam Haugh Next Event May 27th