5 flags speedway newsletter # 13 for aug 27, 2010

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Steve Stokes from the pits Aug 27, 2010 #13 A special “THANK YOU” to NAPA, Hi- Tach and GO-15 for their sponsorship. GO-15 is a lubricate that provides one of the industry’s most advanced petro-chemical lubrications for engines, gearboxes, and steering units. Go to www.ENGINEOUS.US/GO15/ for applications. NAPA Auto Parts does not need any explanations. We all know they are the industry’s leader in quality auto parts. Welcome to the guests of NAPA partying on the Turn 4 Speed Deck. I n closing, the staff at Five Flags Speedway sends our condolences to Bo Resmondo and his family for the recent loss of his father, James. Bo drives the #83 Sportsman and James was an avid fan. We also send speedy get well wishes to Jim Koblas, announcer at MIS, Don’t Blink, You’ll Miss Em l ’ll bet you $100 that we can go through the entire night of racing, including a 100 lap Blizzard race without a single caution (except for the planned Competition Yellow at lap 50) and do it on Friday the 13th. Had I asked you this back on the 12th, you would have taken the bet, right? I’m glad I didn’t ask because that is exactly what happened. Would you ever believe it? Way to go drivers in all classes! L et me tell you something else that’s hard to imagine. How about a Winged Sprint car circling Five Flags Speedway at over 125 mph. Well get ready. You’ll see it tonite with the Tampa Bay Area Racing Association (TBARA) Winged Sprints. Back in March we had three of them qualify under 14 seconds. Imagine the G’s on their bodies through the turns. They all say it is their favorite track to race on, and what they like most are the fans here. They also tell us that our track always has such a great turn out of people and you, the fans, make them feel so special and welcome. Winged Sprints Presented by HI-TACH and NAPA Auto Parts Brian Gingras set a track record on 3/10 with 13.885 secs, 129.6 mph Monster Motor Winged Pioneer Visits 5 Flags Ellis Palasini, who drove this powerful V-8 winged Super Modified here in the 60’s, is our special guest tonite. He is joined by The Arkansas Traveler Bobby Ward, with a car that set a world speed record. Tony Martin Photo

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Page 1: 5 Flags Speedway Newsletter # 13 for Aug 27, 2010

Steve Stokesfrom the pits

Aug 27, 2010 #13

A special “THANK YOU” to NAPA, Hi-Tach and GO-15 for their sponsorship. GO-15 is a lubricate that provides one of the industry’s most advanced petro-chemical lubrications for engines, gearboxes, and steering units.

Go to www.ENGINEOUS.US/GO15/ for applications. NAPA Auto

Parts does not need any explanations. We all know

they are the industry’s leader in quality auto parts. Welcome to the guests of NAPA partying on the Turn 4 Speed Deck.

In closing, the staff at Five Flags Speedway sends our condolences to Bo

Resmondo and his family for the recent loss of his father, James. Bo drives the #83 Sportsman and James was an avid fan. We also send speedy get well wishes to Jim Koblas, announcer at MIS,

Don’t Blink, You’ll Miss Eml’ll bet you $100 that we can go

through the entire night of racing, including a 100 lap Blizzard race without a single caution (except for the planned Competition Yellow at lap 50) and do it on Friday the 13th. Had I asked you this back on the 12th, you would have taken the bet, right? I’m glad I didn’t ask because that is exactly what happened. Would you ever believe it? Way to go drivers in all classes!

Let me tell you something else that’s hard to imagine. How

about a Winged Sprint car circling Five Flags Speedway at over 125 mph. Well get ready. You’ll see it tonite with the Tampa Bay Area Racing Association (TBARA) Winged Sprints. Back in March we had three of them qualify under 14 seconds. Imagine the G’s on their bodies through the turns. They all say it is their favorite track to race on, and what they like most are the fans here. They also tell us that our track always has such a great turn out of people and you, the fans, make them feel so special and welcome.

Winged Sprints Presented by

HI-TACH and NAPA Auto Parts

Brian Gingras set a track record on 3/10 with 13.885 secs, 129.6 mph

Monster Motor WingedPioneer Visits 5 Flags

Ellis Palasini, who drove this powerful V-8 winged Super Modified here in the 60’s, is our special guest tonite. He is joined by The Arkansas Traveler Bobby Ward, with a car that set a world speed record. Tony Martin Photo

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Join the 5 Flags Fan Club fortrack news updates, and be

eligible for prizes on race night.It’s free. Join at Snowballderby.com

DVD OF ALLRACES...CALLTed 458-2501Racing Photos

Tom Wilsey [email protected]

No starters, so they are pushed off.700+ horsepower engines.Weight: only 1400 pounds.

Methanol fuel.Wheel base: 84 to 100 inches.Top wing 25 sq. ft. maximum.

Nose wing is optional.Tires 4 different, right rear is 22 in. wide.

Cockpit adjustable shocks allowed.No transmission, Direct Drive.

One way listen-only radio for drivers.

Winged Warrior Vehicle Facts

Over a dozen political candidates were our guests on Aug 13th, rounding up votes for the primary election. We appreciate their support of racing.

Sept 3-4th at Mobile Int. Raceway

Snowball reserved seats are now on sale. Last year was a sell out.$120 VIP for 4 days includes pit pass. Call 850-944-8400

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Fan Club Prize Winner for 8/13Sam Weiden

National Anthem

Standings after 7 of 9 race events, with total points from 5 Flags and Mobile Speedways.

MIS race #2 was rained out. 1. Chase Elliott, Dawsonville, GA. 1145 2. Bubba Pollard, Senoia, GA 1012 3. Augie Grill, Hayden, AL 1010 4. Josh Hamner, Chelsea, AL 982 5. Johanna Long, Pensacola, FL 973 6. Jeff Fultz, Troutman, NC 969 7. Donnie Wilson, Oklahoma City, OK 911 8. Ryan Lawler, Colleyville, TX 818 9. Mike Garvey, Atlanta, GA 814 10. Casey Smith, Austin, TX 704 11. Jeremy Rice, Royston, GA 63312. Chris Davidson, Pearland, TX 57913. Allen Karnes, Sharpsburg, GA 48214. Eddie Mercer, Pensacola, FL 39915. Junior Niedecken, Pensacola, FL 361 16. Steven Davis, Semmes, AL 357 17. Dave Mader, III, Irvington, AL 31018. T. J. Reaid, Ackworth, GA 308 19. Brandon Carlson, Cantonment, 286 20. Tyler Millwood, Kingston, GA 28021. Ron McDonald, Pensacola, FL 27622. Paul Kelly, Pendergrass, GA 262 23. Dale Little, Satsuma, AL 25524. John Bolen, Jasper, AL 238 25. David Rogers, Orlando, FL 23626. Danny Bagwell, Cordova AL 20127. Rocky Boyd Jr., Pensacola, FL 16128. Casey Roderick, Dawsonville, GA 14929. Josh Bragg, Helena, MS 122 30. Chuck Barnes, Louisville, KY 12031. Greg Davidson, Pearland, TX 8632. Korey Ruble, Headland, AL 76 33. Mike Fitts, Concord, NC 50

Quartette from 308th Armament System Wing at Eglin Air Force Base

Sept 10 Lloyd’s Glass Double Points PLM, SS, SP, BMRSept 18 Motorcycle RacingSept 24 Blizzard 5 100 SLM, SS Championship, SP, BMR & Krewe de Ya YaOct 8 Nite of Champions Pro LM, Modifieds, SP, BMR12/2-12/5 Snowball Derby

20 10 Schedule

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Tonight’s 7 top guns

Sprint Photos by Gene Marderness

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Sportsmen

POINTS LEADER BOARD

1 66 Ryan Redmon 2562 33 Nathan Ingersoll 2263 17 Chris Cotto 2174 10 Bobby Ingersoll 1875 71 Josh Goodwin 1856 98 Gerald Wilkerson 1177 127 Phillip Merryman 978 91 Ron Schneider 789 07 Bubba Pollard 6710 18 Kevin Peel 63

1 33 Steve Buttrick 7472 12 Bubba Winslow 7183 00 Brannon Fowler 6124 07 Jim Pokrant 5815 42 Randy Thompson 5706 52 Tommy Warren Jr 5527 83 Bo Resmondo 4868 72 Stevie Mercer 4339 102 Marty White 405

10 4 Willie Kitchen 383

1 2 D J Vanderley 4222 27 Ronnie Smith 3932 12 Tommy Rollins 3804 64 David Jones 3375 29 Shanna Ard 3016 79 Kyle Bryant 2867 88 Robert Royce 2148 28 Thomas Praytor 2019 38 Keith Thorpe 132

10 40 Dave Mader III 90

1 42 Randy Thompson 4992 53 Earl Polk 4423 55 Mike Moore 4134 44 Greg Young 3535 17 Chris Cotto 3116 18 Jessie Reid 2917 84 Joe Mahuron 1958 56 Darryl Rudd 1869 5 Mike Austin 15310 14 Eric Wood 129

1 9 Chase Elliott 6392 112 Augie Grill 6103 18 Bubba Pollard 5874 51 Josh Hamner 5525 10 Johanna Long 5505 82 Donnie Wilson 5507 1 Mike Garvey 5278 67 Jeff Fultz 5129 41 Chris Davidson 45110 99 Casey Smith 423

1 5 Mike Goraum 7312 52 Tony Boyd 6303 03 Michael Nelson 6004 12 Brandon Burks 4625 97 Kenny Bullard 4196 99 James Beall, III 3977 77 Rick Thompson 3578 11 Courtney Rodrigues 3099 1 Hunter Ward 293

10 10 Leonard Craig 279

Old Photo Gallery

Broadcast: BLAB-TV alternating Monday nights at 8. Live call-in, available on our web site.

Dan Vanderley of Mobile is shownin this 1984 photo

of his 4 cylinder Pontiac Iron Duke

Outlaw. Dan is now crew chief for his son D.J. in the Pro Late Models.

Some Full Body Cars Once Had Wings!

Tony Martin Photo