Entry List Florida Championship At Auburndale

FLORIDA STOCK CAR RACING KARNAC's FLORIDA STOCK CAR RACING
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February 12-15, 2009
Auburndale Speedway

Name ST Driver Notes

1 Larry Triana FL Citrus County Figure 8 Veteran
3 Cliff Rousseau FL 2007 Citrus County Figure 8 Champion
6 Robert Aaron FL 3 Time Citrus County Figure 8 Champion
8 Rodney Davis FL Rockin Rodney “The Show”
8 Darryl Hage FL 2005 Citrus County Figure 8 Champion
8 Michael Cherry FL NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Leonard Basham IN 1988 World Figure 8 Champion
9 Tommy Kraft NY 1986 & 1998 Riverhead Champion
11 Gary Bedell IN Speedrome Jake’s 150 Figure 8 Winner
11 Bob Hage FL 2001 Citrus County Figure 8 Champion
11 RJ Norton III IN 2007 CSI 100 Feature Winner
13 Neil Herne III FL 2008 Citrus County Figure 8 Winner
14 Wayne Calkins FL 2008 50-Lap Bob Hage Figure 8 Winner
15 Joey Catarelli FL 2006, 2008 Citrus County 8 Champion
23 Eddie VanMeter IN 1996 Sunshine Speedway 1 Hour Champ
25 Robbie Powell FL 2003 Bronson Motor Speedway 8 Champ
27 John Baranauskas FL Six Florida Figure 8 Wins in 2008
28 Scott Gullett FL 2-Time 2008 Auburndale Fig 8 Winner
31 Rick Shahid FL Citrus County Figure 8 Veteran
41 Casey White IN 2005 Speedrome Festival 8 Champion
42 Tony Anderson IN Two-Time Sportsdrome 8 Champion
53 Eric Sharrone FL Florida Figure 8 Veteran
57 Seth Nistok FL Florida Figure 8 Veteran
58 Larry Welter Jr FL Citrus County Figure 8 Veteran
59 TJ Sharrone FL Citrus County Figure 8 Veteran
64 Ronnie Schreifels FL Citrus County, 2004 Bronson Champ
65 Bobby Towe FL 2008 Auburndale Figure 8 Feature
69 RJ Norton Jr IN 2008 West Coast Figure 8 Champion
74 Robbie Hage FL Citrus County Figure 8 Veteran
81 Ken Crews FL Florida Figure 8 Veteran
83 Charles Herne FL Florida Figure 8 Veteran
84 Ron Sorensen Jr FL Auburndale Figure 8 Veteran
85 Thomas Peet FL Florida Figure 8 Veteran
87 John LaValle FL The Most Hated Driver in Figure 8
94 Charlie Meyer FL Citrus County Figure 8 Veteran
311 Jimmy Thompson FL 2008 Auburndale Figure 8 Feature entry

Posted by Donald Walton the Racing Insider.
Please email me at indyspeedrome@comcast.net with questions!

See you race fans soon.

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Good luck #74 Robbie Hage!!

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good luck:)

Just wanted to wish Larry Triana and the rest of the Citrus reps a good night out and have fun. Mr. Kraft: Represent my old area well:huepfen024:

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This might be a stupid question but how much is admission for adults and kids and is there a 4 day package deal thanks?

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Florida Tour Pricing Auburndale

Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Adults $15
Kids 6-11 $6
5 & under Free

Saturday
Adults $15
Kids 6-11 $10
5 & Under Free

Four day Adults Passes $50
Four day Kids Passes $25

Ticket office will be open Monday February 9, 2009 at Florida’s Home of Figure 8 Racing Auburndale Speedway.

For more information please log on http://www.speedrome.com/2009/08%20Florida%20Flyer%20V4.pdf

Thanks the “Racing Insider” Donald Walton

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[SIZE=“5”]FIGURE EIGHT MANIA [/SIZE]

Racers include “Rockin” Rodney Davis, Wayne Calkins, Casey “Big Cat” White, RJ Norton III, Cliff “Bones” Rousseau and the ‘world’s most hated driver’ John Lavalle.

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All who can’t make it. We are going to shoot the 100 lapper on sat and the 50 lapper on Sunday for the crowning of the Champion. You can order a DVD by contacting the World Figure 8 tour, You can go to http://www.realracinusa.com
and order with your credit card, or you can call Florida Video service at 941-737-5857
The DVD’s are $19.99 + shipping and handling of $4.95. Thank you Bob…

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What are the time tables for all of the shows?
All for nights/days–what are the schedules of the shows?
Want to come down for it, but don’t know what time to show up.

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Florida Figure 8 Championship Agendas

Auburndale Speedway
February 12-15, 2009
Pit Gates Open at 3pm
Practice 5pm
Racing 7:30pm

For more information log on www.speedrome.com

Thursday February 12, 2009

http://www.speedrome.com/2009/Florida%20Tour/February%2012%20Agenda.pdf

Friday February 13, 2009
http://www.speedrome.com/2009/Florida%20Tour/February%2013%20Agenda.pdf

Saturday February 14, 2009
http://www.speedrome.com/2009/Florida%20Tour/February%2014%20Agenda.pdf

Sunday February 15, 2009
Championship Night
http://www.speedrome.com/2009/Florida%20Tour/February%2015%20Agenda.pdf

Posted by the “Racing Insider” Donald Walton
Questions donaldfwalton@yahoo.com or indyspeedrome@comcast.net

Fastest Figure 8 Cars in the World are coming to Auburndale Speedway.

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I ran in the last figure 8 race at Desoto Aug. 2003. Ethan Nistok won the race Gordan Brown finished second with John LaValle finishing third. I still remember that wild car #87 of LaValle barreling down on me at the X. I still swear I felt the breeze off it! I finished 10th that night out of 15 cars. Figure 8’s have always been one of my favorites dating back to the old Sar-Mana days. It was one of the main reasons I used to go to sunshine. Cant wait to call the race LIVE on Real Racin’ USA Feb15th!!!

[SIZE=“1”]P.S. I heard from some good sources there will be another “SUNSHINE REUNION SHOW” that is supposed to rival the first one…stay tuned.[/SIZE]

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This might sound like a stupid question but if you could only go 1 day, what day would have the best racing?

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Anyday of figure 8 racing is great!

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Paul G Has Entered The World Figure 8 At Auburndale

The lead member of the Flying G’s… Stay tuned.

Car Number 40…

Won 5 Figure 8’s at Citrus in 2007
Won the only race in Bronson in 2007

Did not race in 2008?

???

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The #40 was Paul Gryniwitz. He was a factor in Fl figure eights for years. Bob…

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Two Car Taylor Team To Vye For Florida Figure 8 Championship

World Figure 8? Racing Tour
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 6, 2009

Another strong tandem has joined the lineup for the upcoming Florida Figure 8 Championship to be held at the Auburndale Speedway from February 12th to the 15th, 2009. Indianapolis entrepreneur and former Speedrome feature winner Sonny Taylor has a pair of fast bullets in his team?s ?gun? for the crossover tour. Gary Bedell and Tim Taylor will pilot the well-prepared Late Model Figure 8 machines. This series of racing is a revival of the North vs. South battles from the past and will have six classes of cars in action during the campaign.

Veteran driver Gary Bedell has the racing fever flowing through his veins once again. The two-time Sonny Thompson Memorial Figure 8 champion and 2006 winner of the prestigious Jake?s 150 has his eyes squarely on the title of conqueror of the Florida Figure 8 tour. And those wins are just some of the successes for Gary at the Indianapolis Speedrome. Outside the friendly confines of his home track, Bedell captured a Late Model championship at Indianapolis Raceway Park and had several top five finishes on the nationally renowned Hooters Pro Cup series on his resume. He also has a runner-up result in a 200-lap Modified event at the Winchester Speedway.

Tim ?the Tool Man? Taylor is making his triumphant return to Figure 8 action. The former ASA veteran and USA Modified series king is set for a challenge he and his father Sonny began years ago in stock cars. Tim was an Indianapolis Speedrome regular during the mid-1990s. 1995 produced some of Tim?s signature Late Model feature wins including victories at the Anderson Speedway and the first-ever Late Model visit to the famed Putnam Park road course. He also was a top ten point?s finisher in the National Figure 8 Challenge tour that season. Tim spent the next few years away touring the Midwest with plenty of success on some of the area?s most famous speedways. Tim participated in events from coast-to-coast.

His father Sonny is the owner of EMAS Ambulance Company. He began at the Speedrome in the early 1980?s when he owned the three-car Late Model team of Dangerous Danny Turner, the Ironman Dean Griffin, and Sonny himself. The elder Taylor had a 1986 Speedrome feature win to his credit before trying his hand at some traveling series. Sonny stepped away from the driver?s seat to help his son, but was a constant sponsor of the Turner family. He made his Indianapolis return in 2004 when he purchased a car and promptly went out and won the North/South Figure 8 100 with Danny at the wheel.

The Florida Figure 8 Championship is sanctioned by the World Figure 8? Racing Tour. It has dates set for February 12th to the 15th, 2009 at the Auburndale Speedway. These events evolved from the legendary World Figure 8? Championship held each year at the EDCO Welding Indianapolis Speedrome?. The $20,000 to win, 33rd Annual World Figure 8? Championship is September 10th to 12th, 2009.

For more information:
WEB www.worldfigure8tour.com
WEB www.speedrome.com
PHONE (317) 353-8206
EMAIL indyspeedrome@comcast.net

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Paul Grynewicz, Herne?s Ready For Figure 8 Racing Invasion

World Figure 8? Racing Tour
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 6, 2009

An ultimate veteran (Paul Grynewicz) and a pair of up-and-coming drivers (Neil and Charles Herne) are next to throw their helmet in the ring for the Florida Figure 8 Championship. They bring experience and youthful enthusiasm to the series to be held at the Auburndale Speedway from February 12th to the 15th, 2009. That week will see the sunshine state overflowing with the best short track drivers on the planet. Six classes of racing machines will compete during the four-event campaign. The Florida Figure 8 Championship is proud to have these names added to the festivities.

Hudson, Florida Figure 8 living legend Paul Grynewicz is set to bring his nearly 50 years of experience in racing competition to the upcoming Figure 8 series. His championship resume includes the 1983 Sunshine Speedway Pro Figure 8 title, 1992 DeSoto Speedway crown, 1992 Southern Florida Figure 8 deed, as well as the Auburndale championship. That super successful campaign also included being name driver of the year at the Hialeah Speedway. The sunshine state star has more crossover triumphs than one can count including three recent main events wins at Citrus County Speedway in 2007.

Paul?s victories have not been limited to the Figure 8 machines (even though they are his favorite). He has wins in the Street Stock and Modified divisions. Grynewicz even captured the 1997 points title in the Southwest Region of the American Race Truck Series. He even brought his grace and crossover timing to the Midwest competing at the Indianapolis Speedrome and Jeffersonville Sportsdrome in May of 1993. Paul will have a huge presence during the tour with a fan base that ranks near the best in all of short track racing.

The Herne racing family got the fever for the track a few years ago and found a home in the Figure 8 world. Brothers Charles and Neil Herne III have become one of the special breed of racers who challenge the dreaded crossover twice a lap. With their dad turning wrenches out of their successful family business, the duo made the journey to the World Figure 8? Championship in Indianapolis for 2007. It was a valuable learning experience and saw the team return home to build some more high-powered machines. That was the way to go as Neil garnered the group?s first Figure 8 feature victory at the Citrus County Speedway on June 21, 2008. The team will field a third car in this upcoming series for pilot Eric Sharrone.

The Florida Figure 8 Championship is sanctioned by the World Figure 8? Racing Tour. It has dates set for February 12th to the 15th, 2009 at the Auburndale Speedway. These events evolved from the legendary World Figure 8? Championship held each year at the EDCO Welding Indianapolis Speedrome?. The $20,000 to win, 33rd Annual World Figure 8? Championship is September 10th to 12th, 2009.

For more information:
WEB www.worldfigure8tour.com
WEB www.speedrome.com
PHONE (317) 353-8206
EMAIL indyspeedrome@comcast.net

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Northern Teams Begin To Arrive For Florida Tour Championship

World Figure 8? Racing Tour
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 9, 2009

As the week begins in sunny central Florida, northern teams and World Figure 8? Racing Tour staff are getting their southern home base setup. The invasion of crossover competitors is convening at the Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven from Thursday the 12th to Sunday the 15th for the civil war battle against the hometown drivers in this Florida Figure 8 Championship. That headlining division will be joined on the roster by local stars in five amazing oval classes.

The series staff is anxiously anticipating this four-event festival of speed. They will be working in unison with all the drivers, mechanics, and team owners to put on the best possible show for the fans. ?It is always about pleasing the fans and giving them a reason to be on their feet the whole night long?, said five-time Florida track champion Rodney Davis. The spectators are going to be witness to some of the best Figure 8 racing in the nation.

The home state talent is looking to defend the asphalt against a fleet of incoming Indiana pilots on a racing vacation. Car owner Sonny Taylor returns to the sport with a two-car effort as son Tim and veteran Gary Bedell step back behind the wheel. Billy Skiles leads his mega squad with drivers Eddie VanMeter, Casey ?the Big Cat? White, and rookie RJ Norton III in a quest for success. Also joining the action is RJ Norton Jr who looks to compete against his son for only the fourth time on the same track. Kentucky?s Tony Anderson will put his victory resume up against the stars from Florida. Fans do not miss this incredible series.

Practice sessions begin each day 5:30pm
Qualification start at 6:45pm
Racing kicks-off at 7:30pm sharp

The Florida Figure 8 Championship is sanctioned by the World Figure 8? Racing Tour. It has dates set for February 12th to the 15th, 2009 at the Auburndale Speedway. These events evolved from the legendary World Figure 8? Championship held each year at the EDCO Welding Indianapolis Speedrome?. The $20,000 to win, 33rd Annual World Figure 8? Championship is September 10th to 12th, 2009.

For more information:
WEB www.worldfigure8tour.com
WEB www.speedrome.com
PHONE (317) 353-8206
EMAIL indyspeedrome@comcast.net

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Florida Champions Fill Upcoming Figure 8 Championship Roster

World Figure 8? Racing Tour
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 10, 2009

2008 saw a resurgence in Figure 8 racing in the great state of Florida. The rosters at Citrus County Speedway, Auburndale Speedway, and many other tracks were much stronger during the season. This year will see an innovative kick-off set of events for the crossover competitors at the Auburndale Speedway February 12th to the 15th, 2009. The Florida Figure 8 Championship will see an abundance of former instate champions revved-up for the invasion of northern competition.

A plethora of former Figure 8 kings from the nearby Citrus County Speedway will display all their talents. 1998 and 2004 division topper Ronnie Schreifels will be on hand teaming up with veteran Robbie Powell. By the way, Ronnie also boasts a Figure 8 title at the Bronson Motor Speedway. Reigning and two-time track conqueror Joey Catterelli is looking to charge to the front while 2007 champion Cliff ?Bones? Rousseau will show his trademark patience on the ?-mile surface. 1993, 1999, and 2000 champion Robert Aaron is also set to blast the crossover all weekend long.

A pair of all-time fan favorites are ready to put on a great show in this Figure 8 battle. These two also happen to be multi-time track champions in the sunshine state. Figure 8 living legend Paul Grynewicz brings his nearly 50 years of experience to the tour. His championship resume includes the 1983 Sunshine Speedway Pro Figure 8 title, 1992 DeSoto Speedway crown, 1992 Southern Florida Figure 8 deed, as well as the Auburndale championship. ?Rockin? Rodney Davis has racked up five titles in his journeys around the state. The veteran has raced at many Figure 8 tracks from the famed Islip Raceway in New York down the east coast to Orlando?s Speed World during his 20 plus years of racing.

This renewal of the North vs. South crossover battles has teams anticipating this super series scheduled before their hometown regular season wars initiate. These ?civil war? style clashes first took place at the Auburndale Speedway on February 8, 1992. Over the next six years, nineteen events were held at five different Florida tracks with the last main coming in the form of a One Hour Figure 8 at the now retired Sunshine Speedway on February 15, 1997. The new campaign has a pair of 50-lap feature along with an incredible 100-lap contest scheduled for Saturday?s Valentine evening.

Practice sessions begin each day 5:30pm
Qualification start at 6:45pm
Racing kicks-off at 7:30pm sharp

The Florida Figure 8 Championship is sanctioned by the World Figure 8? Racing Tour. It has dates set for February 12th to the 15th, 2009 at the Auburndale Speedway. These events evolved from the legendary World Figure 8? Championship held each year at the EDCO Welding Indianapolis Speedrome?. The $20,000 to win, 33rd Annual World Figure 8? Championship is September 10th to 12th, 2009.

For more information:
WEB www.worldfigure8tour.com
WEB www.speedrome.com
PHONE (317) 353-8206
EMAIL indyspeedrome@comcast.net

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Nascar Driver Michael Cherry Set For Florida Figure 8 Series

World Figure 8? Racing Tour
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 10, 2009

The Florida Figure 8 Championship, to be held February 12th to the 15th at the Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven, will host an invading driver from a national level. Michael Cherry is one whose name race fans will hear prominently for years to come. The 19-year-old speedster is on the current roster for NASCAR?s Drive for Diversity. The program is tasked with identifying and cultivating aspiring minority drivers. And in just a short time on this earth, this rising star has amassed a wealth of on track achievements and valuable experience.

His three years of instant success at the East Bay Raceway Park and Henry County Speedway landed him a tryout in a NASCAR Camping World series car. In 2007 Cherry captured the Sportsman division championship with an amazing 17 wins in 19 starts. In his first year in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, he won rookie-of-the-year honors by finishing 4th in the final standings at Radford, Virginia?s Motor Mile Speedway. The Florida native has relocated to South Carolina to be near more ?big time? opportunities.

Michael does have some impressive stats in his foray into crossover competition. His four Figure 8 starts last year came at the Auburndale Speedway and included a feature victory on November 1st along with a pair of runner-ups. The unique skill set required for this exciting type of racing just adds to his growing resume. The participation in this class is no surprise as his father Jimmy spent time in the past turning wrenches for Figure 8 veteran and division personality John LaValle.

Practice sessions begin each day 5:30pm
Qualification start at 6:45pm
Racing kicks-off at 7:30pm sharp

The Florida Figure 8 Championship is sanctioned by the World Figure 8? Racing Tour. It has dates set for February 12th to the 15th, 2009 at the Auburndale Speedway. These events evolved from the legendary World Figure 8? Championship held each year at the EDCO Welding Indianapolis Speedrome?. The $20,000 to win, 33rd Annual World Figure 8? Championship is September 10th to 12th, 2009.

For more information:
WEB www.worldfigure8tour.com
WEB www.speedrome.com
PHONE (317) 353-8206
EMAIL indyspeedrome@comcast.net

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Indy’s Ben Tunny Enters Florida Figure 8

TUNNY NAME ADDED TO FLORIDA FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES LINEUP
World Figure 8? Racing Tour
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 11, 2009

Another driver from the Indianapolis area will make the journey to the Florida Figure 8 Championship to be held at the Auburndale Speedway from February 12th to the 15th. The series will see drivers from north and south challenge the dreaded crossover over the four-day festival of speed. This man has one of the most famous last names in Midwest Figure 8 racing, Tunny. Third-generation Speedrome driver Ben Tunny is the son of 2003 World Figure 8? Champion Bill Tunny Jr.

The former Indianapolis Speedrome Fall Festival series king has a strong resume in the World Figure 8? Championship three hour endurance races. He has raced in the big event on six occasions with four top ten results to his credit. He contended for the 2007 victory until a late race flat tire relegated him to third place. Last year?s event was a special one as he competed against both of his brothers as well as his dad, uncle, and cousin in the same race.

Ben has been preparing for Figure 8 racing all his life and now looks to win in his first challenge outside the Hoosier state. The 2006 World Figure 8 front row starter has many Figure 8 feature triumphs on the books including the prestigious Sonny Thompson Memorial 100-lap contest. Only in his twenty?s, he has finished in the top five in Speedrome Late Model points the past four seasons. From his start in Mini Cup to feature wins in an Open Wheel Modified to his venture into Legends cars, Ben just loves to race.

Come out and see all the cars and stars!
Practice sessions begin each day 5:30pm
Qualification start at 6:45pm
Racing kicks-off at 7:30pm sharp

The Florida Figure 8 Championship is sanctioned by the World Figure 8? Racing Tour. It has dates set for February 12th to the 15th, 2009 at the Auburndale Speedway. These events evolved from the legendary World Figure 8? Championship held each year at the EDCO Welding Indianapolis Speedrome?. The $20,000 to win, 33rd Annual World Figure 8? Championship is September 10th to 12th, 2009.

For more information:
WEB www.worldfigure8tour.com
WEB www.speedrome.com
PHONE (317) 353-8206
EMAIL indyspeedrome@comcast.net