David Plato
promoter
817 303-2044
Boyd, Texas
Information:
Fast Shafts offers $1,000 to the Mods every 1st Friday of each month. Regular racing program plus Fireworks July 3.
COWTOWN SPEEDWAY
Bo Rawdon promoter
817 478-9952
Kennedale, Texas
Information: Regular racing program plus Fireworks July 4.
DEVILS BOWL
Lanny Edwards promoter
972 222-2421
Mesquite, Texas
Information:
O'Reilly night featuring Super Sprints, USA Mods and Late Models plus Fireworks July 4.
GRAND PRAIRIE SPEEDWAY
Jimmy Johnson promoter
972 293-1753
Grand Prairie,
Texas
Information:
No racing July 3.
HEART 'O TEXAS
Gene Admcik promoter
254 829-2294
Waco, Texas
Information:
Regular race program plus Brazos Mini Sprints July 3.
KENNEDALE SPEEDWAY PARK
Richard Snider promoter
817 478-7223
Kennedale, Texas
Information:
Regular racing program July 4.
RPM SPEEDWAY
Ronnie Sigman promoter
972 427-6822
Crandall, Texas
Information:
Regular racing program plus SST Sprints July 3.
THUNDERBIRD
SPEEDWAY
972 287-5574
Crandall, Texas
Information:
281 SPEEDWAY
David Crenshaw
254 965-3092
Stephenville,
Texas
Information:
No racing July 3.
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Kevin Ramey takes home the $2,000 1st place.
Fort Worth's own Kevin Ramey beat out George White to take the exciting ASCS feature at Cowtown Speedway Saturday night! There were a total of 30 sprints. Kolt Walker, number 45, had one of the more exciting rides in turn four. The Palm Harbor Homes special promotion was a success. The 50/50 drawing was $1,002 dollars. They even had a second 50/50 drawing for a lucky fan for $250. For more results go to: www.cowtownspeedway.com
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David Forbis took the checkered flag.
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David Forbis, from Louisiana, led all but three laps of the 25 lap Winged Modified Shootout feature. David started on the second row outside and finished ahead of Alan Myres and Rick Corte.
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Chris speaking with Clyde after feature win.
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It's been a while since Clyde "Little Freaky" Dunn Jr. number 88xxx has won a feature race at Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, Texas. With Justin McCoy number 87 closing fast, Clyde held on for the $1,000 Mod feature.
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Sprint cars in action at KSP last weekend.
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Jeb Sessoms was the feature winner in the 600 Mini Sprints.
Bo Rawdon, the promoter of Cowtown Speedway, is amazing. I think every race track in north Texas was closed due to rain. But last Saturday there were over 165 race teams at the track. One of the reasons they were there was the Cowtown Challenge. If I understand this correctly, the track puts up a special purse along with extra money from sponsors, racers and fans. The race car that is on the pole position for the feature race can decide to run for the win or except the challenge. If you except the challenge you would start from the back. If you were to go on to win the race, not only would you win the first place money, but a good portion of the overall purse. Last week the 600 Mini Sprints were running for the Cowtown Challenge. First place paid $1,000 and if you won the challenge you would win over $2,500. Over 30 Mini Sprints competed for the 24 starting positions. Fort Worth's Kevin Ramey won the pole position, but the Cowtown crowd talked him into the challenge. It was an exciting race, but Kevin ended up in third place, behind Coby Estes and Jeb Sessoms. For more information go to: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Fort Worth's own George White and family in the winner's circle.
George White led all 25 laps in the Entertainment Company sponsored Modified feature at Cowtown Speedway. Tim Looney, former local track announcer, and the Entertainment Co., kicked in an extra $1,000 to the $1,000 Cowtown Speedway Modified race for a total of $2,000. Jim Knight came in 4th and picked up an extra $400. Bo Rawdon, the promoter, did an outstanding job on the track after a brief rain shower. For more information and results go to: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Joey Saldana wins World of Outlaws Lonestar race
For the first time since 2004, the World of Outlaws raced at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, TX. Joey Saldana led all 30 laps before a large crowd. This was the second win in a row for the Kasey Kahne owned Sprint. For more information and results go to: www.lonestarspeedway.com
Photo: eDirtFort Worth's own Kevin Ramey in the winner's circle.
In a very close finish, Kevin Ramey (7) defeated Sam Hafertepe Jr. (15) by a wing at Cowtown Speedways ASCS races last Saturday night. Ramey, starting from the 15th position, slowly worked his way to the front. Hafertepe Jr. almost lost it on lap 8, but recovered and finished a close second. Matt Covington (95) was 3rd. This was the 33rd ASCS victory for Ramey. For the upcoming schedule and results go to: www.cowtownspeedway.com
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Kevin Ramey (7) (above) ASCS winner and 2nd place finisher Sam Hafertepe Jr. (15) (right).
Photo: eDirt
Jason Johnson, the 2008 ASCoT National Champion, takes the Spring Nationals win.
Jason Johnson Big Winner At Spring Nationals
The Devil's Bowl, in Mesquite, TX, hosted the 36th Annual O'Reilly Spring Nationals last Friday and Saturday. ASCoT 2008 National Champion Jason Johnson, the Ragin' Cagin, won the main event. Saturday night's field consisted of 62 Sprints from 17 different states. Shane Stewart came in second and Gary Wright finished third. These races will be televised on VERSUS May 2 and 9. For more information and results go to:www.devilsbowl.com
For more information on Jason go to: www.jj41.com
Sean Stephenson Mod winner (above). Robert Vetter Limited Mod winner (right).
C.A.Wilder at the Thunderbird Speedways annual awards ceremony.
Thunderbird Speedway Awards
C.A.Wilder, owner and promoter of Thunderbird Speedway for several years, spent thousands of dollars on the annual awards ceremony. To view some pics from the awards ceremony in the late '70's go to: Forum/Photo/Tracks
Limited Modified action at Thunderbird Speedway in the 1980s.
Limiteds
One of the all time favorite classes of cars were the Limiteds. Some of the top drivers such as Max Thomas and Eddie Prator raced them. For years C.A. Wilder's Thunderbird Speedway had some of the best ones. To view vintage photos of the Limiteds go to: Forum/Photo/Racecars
Lining up for a race in 1951 at the old Devils Bowl in Dallas.
Eddie Neff grewup in southeast Dallas not too far from the old Devils Bowl that was located behind the Buckner Drive-in. On Friday nights he could hear the roar of the engines. He started going to the races and soon became a member of the pit crew for Frank Riley, a local driver. Eddie took pictures of the Dallas Speedway and the Devils Bowl in 1951. For more photos and stories go to: www.soupupmagazine.com
To read a story about A.D. Trowell, former track champion, click here: www.soupupmagazine.com
To view a rare video of the old Devils Bowl click here: Video
Clipping: Dan Dennis
Joe Sturdivant (above) and his familiar No. 8. Joe recently passed away in Waco.
News Clippings
Dan Dennis grew up around racing. His father raced at the old Shady Oaks racetrack in Waco, Texas. In the mid '60s, Dan put together a scrap book, mostly of Heart O Texas Speedway. See more of his news clippings in the Photos/Tracks
Photo: Sonny Daniels
Clyde Daniel (above) at the old Fair Park Speedway.
Sonny Daniel Photos
Would like to thank Alder Racing for there recent posts to this site.
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Photos: James Taylor
Two excellent examples of a skinny car by Waco's James Taylor.
Skinny Cars
I loved the old skinny cars. Of the day, they were the modern day's answer to the Super Coupes. While some of them were pretty rough, some went all out to make them look really sharp. As far as I'm concerned, they changed the entire direction of local racing. Read more comments and see more photos, click on : Photos/Racecars
