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just saw on Twitter that Jimmy Owens got the win at Bulls Gap

New Smyrna currently ongoing, with live streaming on TrackPass

DRYDENE Xtreme DIRTcar Series highlights from Bulls Gap (December 5th)

We wanted to write to you all directly, so that you can hear in our words the plans we have for the future of Southside Speedway.

When Covid began to affect us here in Central Virginia, we were just days away from beginning our 2020 season. With cautious optimism we held off cancelling our season. Ever-hopeful that the numbers would improve, the safety advisories would be favorable and that all would feel safe returning to race in the 61st season of Southside Speedway. That was not to be, and for the first time in over 60 years, there was no racing to be had.

After much discussion, work, and prayer, we have decided that Southside Speedway’s time has come to an end. Please know that this was not a quick or an easy decision, and that we grieve along with you. The pandemic proved to be more than we could overcome, and rather than continue to keep you all in limbo, we have made the decision to close our gates.

To our staff, our dear friends. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your talents and your love of racing with all of us. For mentoring generations of racing enthusiasts, and for sharing so much of your precious time with us, we will forever be grateful. We could never have asked for more.

To our drivers, owners and crews, we love and appreciate you. Thank you for showing up! You are all such a talented group of competitors. We hope that the cheers from your fans and the trophies in your shops will bring you joy for years to come. We have loved cheering for you, and seeing your successes. You showed us all what racing is supposed to look like. We will be rooting for you, as you find new places to race, and we hope that your time at the toughest short track in the south has left its mark on your heart.

To our fans. There wouldn’t be a Southside Speedway if it weren’t for y’all. In 1957, when the land was purchased with the intent to develop a community, the fans pleaded for it to remain a race track. The fans showed up, supported, and cheered each week. You brought your families, and then they brought theirs. Generations have grown up on Friday night racing. We will miss you all so much, and truly hope that you find new traditions and new ways to spend those Friday nights with your families.

For generations, there has been Southside Speedway. We are grateful that you were a part of its story.

Southside Speedway is closing down, permanently.
This hits me pretty hard. I've spent a lot of time there.

The release posted on their website, http://southsidespeedway.net, can be found below.

Spoiler:

Golden Isles Speedway has canceled their previously scheduled races during Speedweeks due to the COVID spikes in the region
https://lucasdirt.com/news/latest-news/ ... -amendment

Author:	racer612008 [ Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:17 pm ]
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Southern Super Modified Series is now a regional division under the Bob Hilbert Short Track Super Series https://www.facebook.com/shorttrackss/p ... 5312532656

Author:	racer612008 [ Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:22 am ]
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Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series \| Cajun Swing highlights from Ark-La-Tex (November 11th)

Author:	SecretAgentHarvick [ Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:09 pm ]
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Having a big crate late model race down at Bulls Gap this weekend. $5000 to win tonight's feature, $15000 to win tomorrow night. A bunch of the WoO and Lucas Oil guys are racing including Jimmy Owens, Chris Madden, Ricky Weiss and Brandon Overton. My cousin will also be in the field... looking forward to see how he performs against some stiff competition.

Author:	racer612008 [ Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:09 am ]
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just saw on Twitter that Jimmy Owens got the win at Bulls Gap New Smyrna currently ongoing, with live streaming on TrackPass

Author:	SecretAgentHarvick [ Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:54 am ]
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racer612008 wrote: just saw on Twitter that Jimmy Owens got the win at Bulls Gap New Smyrna currently ongoing, with live streaming on TrackPass Yep, my cousin, Tyler Arrington was leading the B-main tonight and broke while leading. Weiss won Friday night's feature and broke tonight finishing last I believe. Owens was the class of the field tonight.

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Author:	racer612008 [ Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:55 pm ]
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looking at Twitter and Race Monitor, looks like Dale Jr done got the bug again & decided to run some laps at Florence in a Late Model Stock also speaking of high profile drivers going back to the short tracks (while not fully related to this discussion), sounds like Shane Van Gisbergen tested a Midget yesterday as well over in New Zealand

Author:	racer612008 [ Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:48 am ]
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Turkey Derby at Wall postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions NASCAR Cup champ Chase Elliott has filed a entry into this year's Snowball Derby https://speed51.com/reveal-nascar-champ ... all-derby/

Author:	racer612008 [ Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:10 pm ]
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Snowball Derby week is ongoing at Five Flags. Speed51 has the broadcast on PPV (all of the RTA-linked Cup teams have discount codes apparently on social media)

Author:	FHgrad99 [ Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:48 am ]
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Derek Thorn won the pole for the Snowball Derby for the 2nd year in a row and some BIG names have to come through the Last Chance Qualifier including 2-time Snowball Derby winner Augie Grill, top late model driver Bubba Pollard, Carson Hocevar, Noah Gragson and Chase Elliott.

Author:	Chris A [ Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 am ]
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Ty Majeski won the Snowball Derby.

Author:	racer612008 [ Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:56 pm ]
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Author:	racer612008 [ Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:52 am ]
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DRYDENE Xtreme DIRTcar Series highlights from Bulls Gap (December 5th) meanwhile down under, Toowoomba had a damn good race for the Northeastern style Mods last weekend https://www.facebook.com/Toowoombaspeed ... 0036760406

Author:	SecretAgentHarvick [ Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:21 pm ]
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racer612008 wrote: DRYDENE Xtreme DIRTcar Series highlights from Bulls Gap (December 5th) This is the greatest photo from last week's action at the Gap. Travis Fultz is the driver here. He didn't flip and actually finished his qualifying run.

Author:	Taylor [ Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:34 pm ]
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Southside Speedway is closing down, permanently. This hits me pretty hard. I've spent a lot of time there. The release posted on their website, http://southsidespeedway.net, can be found below. Spoiler: We wanted to write to you all directly, so that you can hear in our words the plans we have for the future of Southside Speedway. When Covid began to affect us here in Central Virginia, we were just days away from beginning our 2020 season. With cautious optimism we held off cancelling our season. Ever-hopeful that the numbers would improve, the safety advisories would be favorable and that all would feel safe returning to race in the 61st season of Southside Speedway. That was not to be, and for the first time in over 60 years, there was no racing to be had. After much discussion, work, and prayer, we have decided that Southside Speedway’s time has come to an end. Please know that this was not a quick or an easy decision, and that we grieve along with you. The pandemic proved to be more than we could overcome, and rather than continue to keep you all in limbo, we have made the decision to close our gates. To our staff, our dear friends. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your talents and your love of racing with all of us. For mentoring generations of racing enthusiasts, and for sharing so much of your precious time with us, we will forever be grateful. We could never have asked for more. To our drivers, owners and crews, we love and appreciate you. Thank you for showing up! You are all such a talented group of competitors. We hope that the cheers from your fans and the trophies in your shops will bring you joy for years to come. We have loved cheering for you, and seeing your successes. You showed us all what racing is supposed to look like. We will be rooting for you, as you find new places to race, and we hope that your time at the toughest short track in the south has left its mark on your heart. To our fans. There wouldn’t be a Southside Speedway if it weren’t for y’all. In 1957, when the land was purchased with the intent to develop a community, the fans pleaded for it to remain a race track. The fans showed up, supported, and cheered each week. You brought your families, and then they brought theirs. Generations have grown up on Friday night racing. We will miss you all so much, and truly hope that you find new traditions and new ways to spend those Friday nights with your families. For generations, there has been Southside Speedway. We are grateful that you were a part of its story.

Author:	racer612008 [ Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:48 pm ]
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Tire testing is ongoing at Rockingham for both Late Model Stocks and Mini Stocks. Several media outlets are covering the test (Pit Row TV, Short Track Scene, Speed51 etc.) - Short Track Super Series has released their 2021 Northeastern schedule https://www.dirttrackdigest.com/short-t ... -schedule/ Oswego has released their planned 2021 schedule http://www.oswegospeedway.com/news/?i=89004 FloRacing is starting up a new series for Dirt Late Model racing. All races will be midweek events, once or twice a month from March to October with a summer break in between. The series presently features no conflicts with either Lucas Oil LM or World of Outlaws LM. https://www.floracing.com/articles/6842 ... march-2021

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Author:	FiatFan83 [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:50 pm ]
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Taylor wrote: Southside Speedway is closing down, permanently. This hits me pretty hard. I've spent a lot of time there. The release posted on their website, http://southsidespeedway.net, can be found below. Spoiler: We wanted to write to you all directly, so that you can hear in our words the plans we have for the future of Southside Speedway. When Covid began to affect us here in Central Virginia, we were just days away from beginning our 2020 season. With cautious optimism we held off cancelling our season. Ever-hopeful that the numbers would improve, the safety advisories would be favorable and that all would feel safe returning to race in the 61st season of Southside Speedway. That was not to be, and for the first time in over 60 years, there was no racing to be had. After much discussion, work, and prayer, we have decided that Southside Speedway’s time has come to an end. Please know that this was not a quick or an easy decision, and that we grieve along with you. The pandemic proved to be more than we could overcome, and rather than continue to keep you all in limbo, we have made the decision to close our gates. To our staff, our dear friends. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your talents and your love of racing with all of us. For mentoring generations of racing enthusiasts, and for sharing so much of your precious time with us, we will forever be grateful. We could never have asked for more. To our drivers, owners and crews, we love and appreciate you. Thank you for showing up! You are all such a talented group of competitors. We hope that the cheers from your fans and the trophies in your shops will bring you joy for years to come. We have loved cheering for you, and seeing your successes. You showed us all what racing is supposed to look like. We will be rooting for you, as you find new places to race, and we hope that your time at the toughest short track in the south has left its mark on your heart. To our fans. There wouldn’t be a Southside Speedway if it weren’t for y’all. In 1957, when the land was purchased with the intent to develop a community, the fans pleaded for it to remain a race track. The fans showed up, supported, and cheered each week. You brought your families, and then they brought theirs. Generations have grown up on Friday night racing. We will miss you all so much, and truly hope that you find new traditions and new ways to spend those Friday nights with your families. For generations, there has been Southside Speedway. We are grateful that you were a part of its story. This one really sucks Can't pin it fully on Covid though, as the attendance has slowly dwindled over time. Covid was just the final nail. Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk

Author:	racer612008 [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:03 pm ]
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sad to hear I lost my home track last year, so I know that feeling all too well

Author:	racer612008 [ Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:59 pm ]
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Golden Isles Speedway has canceled their previously scheduled races during Speedweeks due to the COVID spikes in the region https://lucasdirt.com/news/latest-news/ ... -amendment

Author:	racer612008 [ Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:25 pm ]
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racer612008 wrote: Golden Isles Speedway has canceled their previously scheduled races during Speedweeks due to the COVID spikes in the region https://lucasdirt.com/news/latest-news/ ... -amendment All-Tech has moved their dates around, and will now open the 2021 Lucas Oil Late Model season https://lucasdirt.com/news/latest-news/ ... speedweeks - Late Model Stock Cars & Mini Stocks will be tire testing at Rockingham tomorrow https://www.shorttrackscene.com/late-mo ... r-tuesday/

Author:	Taylor [ Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:19 pm ]
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I've been posting a lot of old races to my YouTube channel. With the closure of Southside Speedway I pulled this Late Model race out of the archives. It was one of the wildest nights at the track I can remember.