Latemodelracer.com http://www.latemodelracer.com/cgi-bin/yabb3/YaBB.pl LATEMODELRACER >> NORTH REGION >> Florence Speedway to Host 35th Annual Spring 50 on March 19th http://www.latemodelracer.com/cgi-bin/yabb3/YaBB.pl?num=1299096433 Message started by LMR on 03/02/11 at 2:07pm

Title: Florence Speedway to Host 35th Annual Spring 50 on March 19th Post by LMR on 03/02/11 at 2:07pm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2011 Florence Speedway to Host 35th Annual Spring 50 on March 19 UNION, KY (March 1, 2011)-One of the best early season special events in dirt late model racing is set for Saturday, March 19th as the Florence Speedway in Union, KY hosts the 35th Annual “Spring 50” with a winners purse of $5,000 on the line. The King Family, promoters of the historic half-mile facility are in the midst of a facelift as a new 2800 square-foot building located behind the main grandstand area is being constructed. The building will include a new concession area, main gate admission area, offices and men’s restrooms. The late National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Jack Boggs has the most wins in the event with five followed by fellow Hall of Famer Drivers, Billy Teegarden and Pat Patrick with four victories each. Last year’s winner, Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN joined Teegarden and Patrick as a 4-time winner of the “Spring 50.” The “Spring 50” also gives late model racers the opportunity to gain more track time leading up to the tracks two marquee events the 25th Ralph Latham Memorial on June 4th and the 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North-South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil on August 12th and 13th. Both events will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with the Latham Memorial paying $10,000 to win and the Sunoco North-South paying $50,000 to win and $2,500 to start. A stout field of late model competitors is expected to be on hand for the annual event, the kick-off to the 2011 season at Florence. Among the anticipated entrants includes 2010 Florence Speedway track champion, Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, IN. Florence Speedway is located on U.S. 42 in Union, KY. The track is located nine miles west of KY Exit 180 off of I-75. Grandstand admission on March 19th will be $20 for adults with kids (ages 6-11) $3. Also on the race program will be Modifieds. Pit gates will open at 4 PM with main and back grandstand gates opening at 5 PM. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 PM with time trials for the Late Models at 6:30 PM followed by racing at 7:30 PM. For up to date information on the “Spring 50” and all events at Florence Speedway you can call (859) 485-7591 for a 24 hour recorded message. This message will give updates on weather conditions, opening times and admission prices. The track’s website is located at www.florencespeedway.com. Previous “Spring 50” Winners 1977 – Billy Teegarden 1978 – Billy Teegarden 1979 – Billy Teegarden 1980 – Billy Teegarden 1981 – Vern LeFevers 1982 – Pat Patrick 1983 – Matt Gilardi 1984 – Chuck McWilliams 1985 – Pat Patrick 1986 – Pat Patrick 1987 – Pat Patrick 1988 – Jack Boggs 1989 – Scott Bloomquist 1990 – Jack Boggs 1991 – Gary Green 1992 – Bob Pierce 1993 – Jack Boggs 1994 – John Gill 1995 – Jack Boggs 1996 – Kevin Claycomb 1997 – Jack Boggs 1998 – Rained Out 1999 – Don O’Neal 2000 – Dan Schlieper 2001 – Darrell Lanigan 2002 – Don O’Neal 2003 – Steve Casebolt 2004 – Scott Bloomquist 2005 – Dan Schlieper 2006 – Don O’Neal 2007 – Scott James 2008 – Kevin Claycomb 2009 – Jeep VanWormer 2010 – Don O’Neal

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