Twin 20 lap features for the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models headlines a motorsports extravaganza!  Each of the feature races will pay $750 to win and $40 to start.  Promoter Tim Moses will not charge an entry fee while offering the high powered limited late models a chance at two full purses.  Competitors will qualify for starting positions in each of the feature races.

The special holiday weekend race card will also include racing in the Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Bombers and Modified Mini.  The Bombers will try again to complete their special added purse feature this weekend.  It has been postponed three straight weeks due to weather.

Topping off a fun night for family and friends is the Senoia Raceway ‘Salute to American Heroes’ Fireworks display and rides with hall of fame racer Mike Head.

Ticket prices will remain the same for the grandstand and the pit area.  Grandstand admission is $12.  Children six through twelve are $5 while five and under are admitted for free.  Pit area admission is $25.  Children three through twelve are $12 with kids two and under admitted into the pit area for free.  Trackside parking is available on a first come, first serve basis and includes pit area access.

The pits will open at 5pm.  Grandstands at 6pm.  Hot laps crank up at 7:30pm with racing at 8pm.

Senoia Raceway is located just five miles west of Senoia, GA on Georgia Highway 16.  Easy access from both Interstate 85 or Interstate 75.

For more information, visit the Senoia Raceway website at www.senoiaraceway.com or call the speedway at 404.796.1435.

Senoia Raceway has rescheduled the Twin 20′s for the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models for next Saturday, May 25th as part of the Memorial Day Sparktacular weekend.  The double features for the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models will each pay $750 to win.  The make-up feature with the expanded purse for the Bombers has also been rescheduled for May 25th.  The Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks and Modified Mini will compete in heats and features.  Senoia Raceway will also entertain fans and drivers with a special holiday weekend fireworks display following the night’s feature racing.

Hall of fame driver Mike Head has also rescheduled his appearance and rides in his two-seater late model to Saturday, May 25th.  The former Senoia Raceway champion and one of the winningest drivers in dirt late model history, Head will offer fans the opportunity to ride with him for three laps around the speedway for only $50 per ride.

“It is always a tough decision to cancel events,” said promoter Tim Moses.  “But, the grounds are saturated and the rain continues to start and stop.  Next weekend will be a big night for both the fans and the drivers.  Let’s pray mother nature gives a favorable weekend.”

Saturday, May 25th will see the ticket prices remain the same and offer all the additional holiday weekend festivities.  Grandstand tickets will remain at $12 with children six through twelve admitted for only $5.  Ages five and under are admitted for free.  Pit passes are $25 for adults and $12 for children three through twelve.  Trackside parking is available on a first come, first serve basis and includes admission into the pit area.

The pit gates open at 5pm.  Grandstands open at 6pm.  Hot laps will roll off at 7:30pm with racing set to go green at 8pm.

Senoia Raceway is located just five miles west of Senoia, GA on Georgia Highway 16.  Easy access from both Interstate 85 or Interstate 75.

For more information, visit the Senoia Raceway website at www.senoiaraceway.com or call the speedway at 404.796.1435.

“It is quite the thrilling ride,” said Head.  “It’s just as much fun for me to hear the person screaming with excitement as I rip around the track getting closer and closer to the concrete wall each lap.”

Head is raising money this weekend to assist his sister-in-law with the funeral expenses for his late brother Donald Head.  Mike’s sibling passed away earlier this week.  Donald was instrumental in Mike’s success at Senoia Raceway and other southeastern regional short tracks.  The rides cost $50 per three lap ride with all proceeds assisting Donald’s widow.

“He was a good man, my brother,” explained Mike Head.  “He loved this place (Senoia Raceway) and was key to why I ran so well here.”

Mike Head is a member of the National Dirt Racing Hall of Fame and the Georgia Auto Racing Hall of Fame.  He won hundreds of feature events across the southeast in many different kinds of race cars.  The 1966 Chevrolet Corvair that he will have on display is the car he raced at Senoia Raceway in early years of his career.

“I sold this car to Joe Lee Johnson for his son to race,” said Head.  “It was Ronnie Johnson’s first race car.  In fact, they painted over the #4 in my number and raced it with the #5 for Ronnie.  He never changed his number to anything else.”

Race fans can sign up for the three lap rides with the hall of famer throughout the night.  A registration table will be available near his Corvair display at the grandstand entrance.

“I hope we are here until 3am giving fans rides,” said Senoia Raceway promoter Tim Moses.  “Help out a great racing family and get to ride with a hall of fame racer.  It’s a can’t miss opportunity.”

This Saturday, May 18, Senoia Raceway will be running double features for all their weekly divisions.  The Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models will run twin 20’s paying $750 to win in each.  Plus, The Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Bombers and Modified Mini will run only features on the twin bill.

The pits open at 5pm.  Grandstands at 6pm.  Hot laps crank up at 7:15pm.  Racing will go green at 8pm.  Grandstand ticket prices will be $12 for adults; children twelve and under are admitted for free.  Pit passes are $25 for adults; children 4 through 12 are $12; three and under are admitted for free.  Trackside Parking and Tailgating is also available on a limited basis and includes access to the pit area.  

Senoia Raceway is located just five miles west of Senoia, GA on Georgia Highway 16.  Easy access from both Interstate 85 or Interstate 75.

For more information, visit the Senoia Raceway website at www.senoiaraceway.com or call the speedway at 404.796.1435.

“We will throw out last week’s qualifying and all drivers will draw for position to start feature race number one,” explained Moses.  “The second feature will be complete invert from the starting positions of the first feature.  If you draw bad, you will start up front for the second race.  The driver who passes cars will be the guy who makes the most purse money.”

The Bombers will complete the remainder of their rained out event this Saturday and then compete in a Jewel Series feature of 15 laps.  Due to the rained out event, both Bomber races will also be full purse payout including the additional money offered for their special event feature.

Newnan Bonding B Cadets and Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks will run a pair of 12-lap features while the Mini Stock and Modified Mini will run 10-lap features.  These classes will be paid a split purse based on their feature finishes.  All events will award points for the Jewel Series and the season points.

Pit passes and grandstand ticket prices remain the same for this special double features night and there will not be any entry fees.

Joining Mewborn in victory lane were Bobby ‘Wild Child’ Arnold of Newnan winning the Mini Stock feature, Roopville’s Clifton ‘Hog Head’ Moran in the Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Villa Rica’s Todd Brewster in the Modified Mini and Woody Callaway topping the vintage cars.  The feature races for the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models and Bombers were rained out and will be made up on May 18^th.

Mewborn’s victory was by far the sweetest for everyone in attendance.  He kept his car on the high side the entire race allowing Arnett to get side by side with him in the corners, but then using the momentum of the upper groove to scoot past on the straights.  The feature was slowed twice for a pair of spin-outs by Alabama’s Kelly Leonard and Stockbridge’s Jeff Carter.  The restarts would allow Arnett to gain a little ground, but Mewborn would slam the door shut both times.

Mewborn recorded his first win of the season ahead of Arnett.  Lake Spivey’s Dow Kirkland was third with Kelly Leonard charging back to finish fourth ahead of Stockbridge’s Billy ‘The Kid’ Stevenson.

“This is gift for my fiance’ and family,” said Mewborn in victory lane.  “We are getting married next Saturday.”

Bobby Arnold overtook McDonough’s Bailey Temples on lap six of the Mini Stock main event and then cruised to his second feature win of the season.  Hampton’s Mark ‘Mad Dog’ Newton fought hard, but could only muster a runner-up spot to Arnold’s machine.  Griffin’s Alex Rudolph finished third in his first race ever at Senoia.  Griffin’s Bubba Hicks and Hampton’s Brandon Brock rounded out the first five.

Clifton ‘Hog Head’ Moran picked up his forty-fifth career feature win after rolling past Covington’s Sam ‘Bam’ Carter early on in the Summit Racing Equipment feature.  Newnan’s Marcus Caswell would give the chase, but ran out of time in catching Moran.  Rookie Ben Steele of Franklin ran third.

Woody Callaway returned to Senoia Raceway where he raced for years in the late 70’s and early 80’s.  Callaway piloted his vintage chevy sedan modified to a victory over Perry’s Randy Woodland and his 1966 Ford Falcon.  Crowd favorite Fred Herron of Newell, AL, finished third in his 1964 Ford Mustang.

“I raced here for years,” said an excited Callaway afterwards.  “Then they ruined it when they put the asphalt on it.  Glad to see it is back to dirt.”

Todd Brewster outlasted the field of Modified Mini.  Brewster led Sharpsburg’s Robbie Scadron and Villa Rica’s Allen Brewster when they both lost power on lap seven.  As Scadron and Allen Brewster slowed, fourth place runner Heath Brewster of Bremen ran into the back of them resulting in all three cars exiting to the pit area.

This Saturday, May 18, Senoia Raceway will make up the pair of rained of features for the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models and Bombers.  It is also the three night series opener for the Jewel Series which offers double features for all divisions.  With last week’s rain outs, the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models will run a pair of 20-lap mains paying a full purse for both races.  The Bombers will run two separate 15-lap main events and will also receive a full purse for both races.  The Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks and Modified Mini will run double features with a split purse since their features were completed this past Saturday. All races will award points for the Jewel Series title, as well as, count towards the drivers season point total.

“It will be twice the racing and twice the fun for the same low ticket prices,” said promoter Tim Moses.  “The Jewel Series is a lot of fun as it is just feature racing with points and money on the line.  You just draw for position and race.”

The pits open at 5pm.  Grandstands at 6pm.  Hot laps crank up at 7:15pm.  Racing will go green at 8pm.  Grandstand ticket prices will be $12 for adults; children twelve and under are admitted for free.  Pit passes are $25 for adults; children 4 through 12 are $12; three and under are admitted for free.  Trackside Parking and Tailgating is also available on a limited basis and includes access to the pit area. 

Senoia Raceway is located just five miles west of Senoia, GA on Georgia Highway 16.  Easy access from both Interstate 85 or Interstate 75.

For more information, visit the Senoia Raceway website at www.senoiaraceway.com or call the speedway at 404.796.1435.

Official Results from May 11, 2013

Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models:

RAINED OUT – Feature will be made up on Saturday, May 18^th

Newnan Bonding B Cadets:

(Feature) 1-Thomas Mewborn, Greenville  2-Roger Arnett, Lanett, AL  3-Dow Kirkland, Lake Spivey  4-Kelly Leonard, Opelika, AL  5-Billy Stevenson, Stockbridge  6-Jeff Carter, Stockbridge  7-Shaun Dailey, Senoia  8-Jason Miller, Fayetteville  9-Tim Bailey, Talking Rock  10-Johnny Stinchcomb, Newnan  11-Calvin Pike, West Point  DNS-Chad Harshbarger  Heat Winners: Arnett & Leonard

Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Clifton Moran, Roopville  2-Marcus Caswell, Newnan  3-Ben Steele, Franklin  4-Jeff Bowen, Carrollton  5-Mike Jenkins, Brooks  6-Sam Carter, Covington  7-Chad Foster, Griffin  DNS-Bill Brown, Forsyth

Mini Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Bobby Arnold, Newnan  2-Mark Newton, Hampton  3-Alex Rudolph, Griffin  4-Bubba Hicks, Griffin  5-Brandon Brock, Hampton  6-Jamie Kephart, Newnan  7-Cassie Dingler, Newnan  8-Tyler Waits, Newnan  9-Eddie Shepard, Stockbridge  10-Bailey Temples, McDonough  11-Marc Leath, Newnan  DNS-Scotty Rider, Senoia  Heat Winners: Arnold & Temples

Bombers:

RAINED OUT – Feature will be made up on Saturday, May 18th

Modified Minis:

(Feature) 1-Todd Brewster, Vila Rica  2-Michael Spencer, Newnan  3-Heath Brewster, Bremen  4-Robbie Scadron, Sharpsburg  5-Allen Brewster, Villa Rica

NVRA Vintage Cars:

(Feature)  1-Woody Callaway, Bonaire  2-Randy Woodland, Perry  3-Fred Herron, Newell, AL  4-Woody Moore, Huwinville  5-Pert Puckett, Kathleen  6-Gerry Williams  7-Dale Stephens, Heflin, AL  DNS-David Owens  Heat Winner: Woodland

Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models:

RAINED OUT – Feature will be made up on Saturday, May 18^th

Newnan Bonding B Cadets:

(Feature) 1-Thomas Mewborn, Greenville  2-Roger Arnett, Lanett, AL  3-Dow Kirkland, Lake Spivey  4-Kelly Leonard, Opelika, AL  5-Billy Stevenson, Stockbridge  6-Jeff Carter, Stockbridge  7-Shaun Dailey, Senoia  8-Jason Miller, Fayetteville  9-Tim Bailey, Talking Rock  10-Johnny Stinchcomb, Newnan  11-Calvin Pike, West Point  DNS-Chad Harshbarger  Heat Winners: Arnett & Leonard

Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Clifton Moran, Roopville  2-Marcus Caswell, Newnan  3-Ben Steele, Franklin  4-Jeff Bowen, Carrollton  5-Mike Jenkins, Brooks  6-Sam Carter, Covington  7-Chad Foster, Griffin  DNS-Bill Brown, Forsyth

Mini Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Bobby Arnold, Newnan  2-Mark Newton, Hampton  3-Alex Rudolph, Griffin  4-Bubba Hicks, Griffin  5-Brandon Brock, Hampton  6-Jamie Kephart, Newnan  7-Cassie Dingler, Newnan  8-Tyler Waits, Newnan  9-Eddie Shepard, Stockbridge  10-Bailey Temples, McDonough  11-Marc Leath, Newnan  DNS-Scotty Rider, Senoia  Heat Winners: Arnold & Temples

Bombers:

RAINED OUT – Feature will be made up on Saturday, May 18th

Modified Minis:

(Feature) 1-Todd Brewster, Vila Rica  2-Michael Spencer, Newnan  3-Heath Brewster, Bremen  4-Robbie Scadron, Sharpsburg  5-Allen Brewster, Villa Rica

NVRA Vintage Cars:

(Feature)  1-Woody Callaway, Bonaire  2-Randy Woodland, Perry  3-Fred Herron, Newell, AL  4-Woody Moore, Huwinville  5-Pert Puckett, Kathleen  6-Gerry Williams  7-Dale Stephens, Heflin, AL  DNS-David Owens  Heat Winner: Woodland

Bomber division drivers will pay a $20 entry fee when drawing for their position in the heat race.  The qualifying heat races will be five laps and will determine the starting positions for the 15-lap feature.   The starting order will be straight up from the heat race finishes.  Track points will be awarded for the finishing positions in the feature.

Pit gates open at 5pm.  Grandstand gates open at 6pm.  Hot laps will crank up at 7:20pm with the first green flag flying at 8pm.

Other divisions competing this Saturday, May 4th include the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models, Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Modified Mini and the NVRA Vintage Cars.

Joining Armistead in victory lane were Alabama’s Kelly Leonard in the Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Newnan’s Marcus Caswell in the Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Barnesville’s Gary Parker in the Mini Stocks, Villa Rica’s Todd Brewster in the Modified Mini and Moreland’s Michael Mills in the Bombers.

A scary crash involving Bomber driver David Johnson of Griffin hushed the crowd during the final race of the night.  Johnson clipped the back stretch wall coming off of turn two and then barrel rolled his race car three times down the straightaway.  After several minutes, Johnson walked to the ambulance.

In the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models, Fayetteville’s Glenn Morris held the pole position after winning the qualifying heat race.  Morris held the inside line as Joe Armistead, Jr. used the top lane.  Armistead was able to work past Morris as they tussled side by side and then ran to the checkers.  Morris would have to settle for second after a good race with LaGrange’s Tod Darda.

It took several laps for Kelly Leonard to work past Stockbridge’s Jeff Carter in the Newnan Bonding B Cadets.  Carter was running the low line until lap four when Leonard was able to work under him coming out of turn one.  Leonard pulled away leaving Carter to fend off West Point’s Thomas Phillips and Newnan’s Corey Payton.

On lap seven, Payton spun on the top side of turn one.  Newnan’s Johnny Stinchcomb was running the same line and could not move down the track in time to avoid the spun Payton clobbering him nearly head-on.  Neither driver was injured in the crash.

Phillips continued to pursue Carter for the second place position, but Carter would pinch off Phillips with blocking moves to both sides.  Phillips looked to have created a break in the armor on lap eleven, but spun in turn four breaking a rear shock.

Lake Spivey’s Dow Kirkland was able to get past Carter on lap 14 when Carter bobbled in the second turn, but Kirkland could not track down Leonard as the Alabama hot shoe won for the first time this season at Senoia Raceway.  Carter finished third ahead of rookie points leader Billy ‘The Kid’ Stevenson and Jason Miller.

“I love this track,” shouted Kelly Leonard in victory lane.  “The owners really care about the drivers and the fans are the best in the world.”

Marcus Caswell held off all challenges in the Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks.  First Tyrone’s Jamie Simmons tried valiantly to overtake the veteran Caswell and then LaGrange’s Jake Traylor took his best shot.  Caswell calmly kept them at bay to win his first of the season.  Traylor ended up second ahead of Covington’s Sam ‘Bam’ Carter.

Gary Parker battled side by side for the lead with Hampton’s Mark ‘Mad Dog’ Newton for several laps of the Mini Stock feature.  Parker was able to wrestle away the lead for good on lap eleven to win for the second time this season.  The previous week’s winner, Bobby ‘Wild Child’ Arnold of Newnan, finished third ahead of Douglasville’s Rocky Johnson and LaGrange’s Jeremy Stokley.

Todd Brewster finally completed all the laps to win the Modified Mini feature.  Brewster had been leading the main event for the modified four cylinder class the past two weekends only to develop problems and dropping from the race.  Brewster said the car was running hot again, but not enough to drop and give up the checkered flag.

Michael Mills continued his team’s domination in the Bomber division.  Mills and teammate Jay Conner have won all four features this season while swapping time behind the wheel.  Newnan’s Michael Nelms finished second ahead of Riverdale’s Mike Ray which also completed the trifecta for drivers named Michael.

This Saturday, May 4, Senoia Raceway will welcome the National Vintage Racing Association to the 3/8ths mile bullring.  Restored race cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s will compete in heats and features along with the six weekly divisions of Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models, Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Bombers and Modified Mini.  The Bombers will compete in a special feature with some extra prize money on the line.

The pits open at 5pm.  Grandstands at 6pm.  Hot laps crank up at 7:15pm.  Racing will go green at 8pm.  Grandstand ticket prices will be $12 for adults; children twelve and under are admitted for free.  Pit passes are $25 for adults; children 4 through 12 are $12; three and under are admitted for free.  Trackside Parking and Tailgating is also available on a limited basis and includes access to the pit area. 

Senoia Raceway is located just five miles west of Senoia, GA on Georgia Highway 16.  Easy access from both Interstate 85 or Interstate 75.

For more information, visit the Senoia Raceway website at www.senoiaraceway.com or call the speedway at 404.796.1435.

Official Results from April 27, 2013

Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models:

(Feature) 1-Joe Armistead, Jr., Senoia  2-Glenn Morris, Fayetteville  3-Tod Darda, LaGrange  4-Nicky Prosser, Newnan  5-Craig Scott, Newnan  6-Dusty Jones, LaGrange  (Heat Winner) Morris

Newnan Bonding B Cadets:

(Feature) 1-Kelly Leonard, Opelika, AL  2- Dow Kirkland, Lake Spivey  3-Jeff Carter, Stockbridge  4-Billy Stevenson, Stockbridge  5-Jason Miller, Fayetteville  6-Shaun Dailey, Senoia  7-Thomas Phillips, West Point  8-Johnny Stinchcomb, Newnan  9-Corey Payton, Newnan  10-Roger Arnett, Lanett, AL  11-Blake Griffin, Grantville  (Heat Winners) Carter & Griffin

Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Marcus Caswell, Newnan  2-Jake Traylor, LaGrange  3-Sam Carter, Covington  4-Kerry Carden, Brooks  5-Steven Parker, Temple  6-Jamie Simmons, Tyrone  (Heat Winner) Caswell

Mini Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Gary Parker, Barnesville  2-Mark Newton, Hampton  3-Bobby Arnold, Newnan  4-Rocky Johnson, Douglasville  5-Jeremy Stokely, LaGrange  6-Brandon Brock, Hampton  7-Brandon Libri, Newnan  8-Tim Pettigrew, Newnan  9-Tyler Waits, Newnan  (Heat Winners) Pettigrew & Newton

Bombers:

(Feature) 1-Michael Mills, Moreland  2-Michael Nelms, Newnan  3-Mike Ray, Riverdale  4-Dean Carey, Newnan  5-David Johnson, Griffin  (Heat Winner) Mills

Modified Minis:

(Feature) 1-Todd Brewster, Vila Rica  2-Robbie Scadron, Sharpsburg  3-John Capps III, Auburn, AL  4-Allen Brewster, Villa Rica  DNS: Heath Brewster, Bremen; Lane Wilt, Newnan  (Heat Winner) Todd Brewster

Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models:

(Feature) 1-Joe Armistead, Jr., Senoia  2-Glenn Morris, Fayetteville  3-Tod Darda, LaGrange  4-Nicky Prosser, Newnan  5-Craig Scott, Newnan  6-Dusty Jones, LaGrange  (Heat Winner) Morris

Newnan Bonding B Cadets:

(Feature) 1-Kelly Leonard, Opelika, AL  2- Dow Kirkland, Lake Spivey  3-Jeff Carter, Stockbridge  4-Billy Stevenson, Stockbridge  5-Jason Miller, Fayetteville  6-Shaun Dailey, Senoia  7-Thomas Phillips, West Point  8-Johnny Stinchcomb, Newnan  9-Corey Payton, Newnan  10-Roger Arnett, Lanett, AL  11-Blake Griffin, Grantville  (Heat Winners) Carter & Griffin

Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Marcus Caswell, Newnan  2-Jake Traylor, LaGrange  3-Sam Carter, Covington  4-Kerry Carden, Brooks  5-Steven Parker, Temple  6-Jamie Simmons, Tyrone  (Heat Winner) Caswell

Mini Stocks:

(Feature) 1-Gary Parker, Barnesville  2-Mark Newton, Hampton  3-Bobby Arnold, Newnan  4-Rocky Johnson, Douglasville  5-Jeremy Stokely, LaGrange  6-Brandon Brock, Hampton  7-Brandon Libri, Newnan  8-Tim Pettigrew, Newnan  9-Tyler Waits, Newnan  (Heat Winners) Pettigrew & Newton

Bombers:

(Feature) 1-Michael Mills, Moreland  2-Michael Nelms, Newnan  3-Mike Ray, Riverdale  4-Dean Carey, Newnan  5-David Johnson, Griffin  (Heat Winner) Mills

Modified Minis:

(Feature) 1-Todd Brewster, Vila Rica  2-Robbie Scadron, Sharpsburg  3-John Capps III, Auburn, AL  4-Allen Brewster, Villa Rica  DNS: Heath Brewster, Bremen; Lane Wilt, Newnan  (Heat Winner) Todd Brewster