Kyle Busch grabs win #2

From the Crossville Chronicle - Crossville, TN Friday May 2, 2008

By Joe Dunn joe@onpitroad.com

With another big crash on the white flag lap, Kyle Busch rolled his Toyota under caution to the checkered flag in his best finish at Talladega Super Speedway.
In a race with 21 different leaders, it was Tony Stewart leading the most laps. But it was still not Tony’s day as a late race crash would leave him with a 38th place finish. Talladega’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. looked to be headed for a finish in the back, but by escaping the last lap crash he managed a top 10 finish. Following Busch across the line was Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin, David Ragan and Brian Vickers in fifth. The series now head to Richmond this weekend.
On the local racing scene, The Southern Regional Racing Series stormed into Crossville Friday night with 44 Super Late Model cars registered for the 40 lap $3,000.00 to win Chris Sopha memorial race. Crossville’s own Brett Wyatt was the fastest qualifier, but it was Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga. who jumped out to an early lead. Crossville’s Randy Weaver got by Wyatt for second and held onto that spot for the remainder of the race. Billy ogle Jr. of Knoxville finished third as Wyatt finished 5th.
The track saw a huge crowd attending the race, and the Bread Of Life Rescue Mission got a boost to their food pantry from those fans. Pastor Ralph Reagan of the Bread of Life was at the track with his recently released book, Fallen, Felon, and Finally Faith. The book sales receipts are going toward the new building fund for the mission.
Other winners at Crossville Raceway included, Hannah Proffitt - Cruisers, Robert Edwards - Late Model Sportsman, Steve Mullinax - Open Wheel Modified, Pro Street - Mike Selby, Modified Mini - Bryan Gregory, and Pure Mini - J D Rector.
Saturday Night, the Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series visited Wartburg Speedway with a $5,000 to win event. The big winner was Stacy Boles, followed by Rich Rogers, Anthony White and Joe Armes. Other winners Saturday included, Sportsman - Mark Leach, Pure Street - Reagan Williams, Mini Stock - Darren Goins and FWD - Spunky Brown.
Crossville Raceway will conduct the regular weekly racing program Friday along with the Fans side by Side racing, where fans can compete on the track in their own car. Gates open at 5 pm. with hot laps at 6:30 pm and racing at 7:30 pm.

Fans Racing Returns to Crossville Raceway

On Friday May 2nd, in addition to the full card racing program with seven classes of action, the Fans at Crossville Raceway get to leave their seats and head onto the track.
Where the Fan gets to see what it is like to be on the dirt track and race Side by Side, Door to Door and Wheel to Wheel with their neighbor from the Grandstands. All it takes is a Pit Pass and a Street Car. Be part of the action as you compete in single lap elimination racing. The nights winner will receive a Crossville Raceway Trophy to recognize the Best of the Night. Don’t be left out, get a car and join the action ON THE TRACK!
Crossville Raceway is located at 5434 Hwy 70N, Crossville, Tn. 38571. With easy access from any of I-40’s 3 Crossville exits, the track is conveniently located between Knoxville and Nashville and less than 30 minutes from Cookeville, Tn. For further information call the track at (931) 456-5000
Crossville Raceway….. Tennessee’s Playground for POWER!

Racing for The Bread of Life Rescue Mission

Crossville Raceway joins with the Bread of Life Rescue Mission of Crossville with a Canned Food Discount Admission, as the Southern Regional Racing Series will return to Crossville Raceway for a $3,000.00 to win Super Late Model Race.
Race fans attending the Friday April 25th event will receive a $5 discount for Adult or Senior admission to the Grandstand. “ Our food pantry is getting very low, and we have been praying for a miracle, thanks to Crossville Raceway and the Race Fans our prayers will be answered” said James from the mission. Fans need to bring any canned food items to the main gate where they will receive the discount when they present the cans.
Drivers from the series expected to be in attendance include the reining Southern Regional Racing Series champion Byron Michael of Florence, AL as well as Mike Luna of Sparta, TN, Tony Morris of Murfreesboro, TN, Jay Brinkley of Shelbyville, TN, Steve Ross of Lexington, TN, Michael Luna of Sparta, TN, Joe Denby of Tullahoma, TN, Erick Hickerson of Linden, TN, Ben Kittrell of Mt. Pleasant, TN, and Billy Mayo of Cleveland, TN.
In addition to the 2007 series regulars other top name local and regional drivers are expected to be on hand. Among those expected are Anthony “Dirty White Boy” White of Clinton, TN, Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, Billy Ogle Jr of Knoxville, TN, Brett Wyatt of Crossville, TN, and Brandon Williams of Crossville.
Joining the SRRS stars will be the action of our weekly racers in 7 exciting classes. Gates open at 5pm with hot laps starting at 6:30 pm. General Admission $22 -($17 w/donation) - Seniors $20 - ($15 w/donation) - 6-10 yrs $5 - 5 & under Free - Tier $25 - Pits $35
For further information on the Southern Regional Racing Series, please visit the series website at www.southernregionalracingseries.com .

Crossville Raceway is located at 5434 Hwy 70N, Crossville, Tn. 38571. With easy access from any of I-40’s 3 Crossville exits, the track is conveniently located between Knoxville and Nashville and less than 30 minutes from Cookeville, Tn. For further information call the track at (931) 456-5000 or visit our website at www.crossvilleracewayusa.net an updated schedule can also be found at www.geocities.com/onpitroadphoto/crossvilleracewayschedule.html

Crossville’s Jessie Lowe Wins first at Crossville Raceway

From the Crossville Chronicle - Crossville, Tn. Wednesday April 23, 2008

By Joe Dunn / joe@onpitroad.com

With the Nascar Sprint Cup Series off this weekend, attention turns to local dirt track racing. Jessie Lowe captured his first ever win in the Pro Street class on opening night at Crossville Raceway.
Crossville’s planned season opener was rained out last week, but after a week of great weather, the first night program was a hit with fans and driver’s alike. In the Cruiser Cars it was Hannah Proffitt of Crossville edging out Michael Cantrell. Next up was the Pure Mini class (formerly the front wheel drive class) where Robert Stone fought hard to hold off Cody and JD Rector to take the checkered flag in an exciting race.
In the UMP Open Wheel Modifieds it was Crossville’s Michael Asberry taking the lead from flag to flag, 2007 season champion Billy Palmer gave Asberry some early competition but mechanical woes would leave him to finish 4th behind Steve Mullinax and Darren Duncan.
When the Late Model Sportsman made their way to the feature it was a familiar name behind the wheel of the 0 car as fan favorite Brandon Williams claimed another victory at his home track. Following Williams to the line were Lynn Selby and Robert Edwards.
The big show of the night was the new class this year, the Pro Street cars. Young Jessie Lowe was truly the class of the field, starting on the outside of the front row, next to the 20X car of Mike Selby. But tonight was special for the Lowe family as Jesse’s Dad, Duke Lowe was filling in for Selby, making it an all Lowe front row. Jesse made short work of dad and jumped to a commanding lead, never looking back. As the race ended, Chris Croinex of Crossville finished second, followed by Raymond Shepard of Kingston, Ricky Tinch of Jamestown and Duke Lowe in 5th.
In the Mod Mini class, another class that is drawing new faces to the track it was an early battle between Derrick Hutchings of Sparta and Herman Radke 3rd. In the end Hutchings would take home the winnings with Radke second, followed by Bradley Hamilton, Randy Gibson and Dyllis Devaney rounding out the top 5.
In other local racing action,
Wartburg Speedway winners from Friday night; SLM -Anthony White, Sportsman - Darrick York, Mini Stock - Rocky McNabb, Street Stock - Reagan Williams, Pure Mini - Andrew Green
Spring City winners from Saturday night; LLM - Andy Standridge, Mod Street - Taylor Sutton, Super Street - Sam Johnson, Street Stock - Charlie Godsey, Pony Stock - Michael Roberts, FWD - Chad Pugh
411 Speedway winners from Saturday night; Late Model - Mark Rosner, Classics - Bart Baxter, Mod Street - Jody Horton, Pure Mini - Robert Burris, Street Stock - Craig Powell, Mini Stock - Joey Allen
Both The Mountain Raceway and Volunteer Speedway called off their Saturday night programs due to rain.
Tazwell Speedway was rained out again Saturday night, but rescheduled and ran the Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series, “Thaw 50” on Sunday afternoon. The winner of the Thaw 50 was John Gill, with Jimmy Owens, Mike Weeks, Vic Hill and Steve Smith rounding out the top 5. Series defending 2007 champion, Anthony White finished 17th.

The Southern Regional Racing Series heads to Crossville Raceway this Friday, April 25 for a $3,000.00 to win Super Late Model race. Gates open at 5 Pm with racing at 7:30 pm. General Admission $22 - Seniors $20 - 6-10 yrs $5 - 5 & under Free - Tier $25 - Pits $35. Crossville Raceway is located at 5434 Hwy 70N, Crossville, Tn. 38571. For further information call the track at (931) 456-5000

Southern Regional Racing Series Returns to Crossville Raceway

On Friday April 25, the Southern Regional Racing Series will return to Crossville Raceway for a $3,000.00 to win Super Late Model Race. Crossville Raceway was the first East Tennessee track to host the Series.
Drivers from the series expected to be in attendance include the reining Southern Regional Racing Series champion Byron Michael of Florence, AL as well as Mike Luna of Sparta, TN, Tony Morris of Murfreesboro, TN, Jay Brinkley of Shelbyville, TN, Steve Ross of Lexington, TN, Michael Luna of Sparta, TN, Joe Denby of Tullahoma, TN, Erick Hickerson of Linden, TN, Ben Kittrell of Mt. Pleasant, TN, and Billy Mayo of Cleveland, TN.
In addition to the 2007 series regulars other top name local and regional drivers are expected to be on hand. Among those expected are Anthony “Dirty White Boy” White of Clinton, TN, Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, Billy Ogle Jr of Knoxville, TN, Brett Wyatt of Crossville, TN, and Brandon Williams of Crossville.
Joining the SRRS stars will be the action of our weekly racers in 7 exciting classes. Gates open at 5pm with hot laps starting at 6:30 pm.
For further information on the Southern Regional Racing Series, please visit the series website at www.southernregionalracingseries.com .

Crossville Raceway is located at 5434 Hwy 70N, Crossville, Tn. 38571. With easy access from any of I-40’s 3 Crossville exits, the track is conveniently located between Knoxville and Nashville and less than 30 minutes from Cookeville, Tn. For further information call the track at (931) 456-5000 or visit our website at www.crossvilleracewayusa.net an updated schedule can also be found at www.geocities.com/onpitroadphoto/crossvilleracewayschedule.html

Jimmie Johnson claims first victory of 2008

from the Crossville Chronicle - Crossville, Tn Wednesday April 16, 2008

By Joe Dunn / Joe@onpitroad.com

In what turned out to be a fuel mileage victory, Jimmie Johnson coasted across the finish line to take his first win of the season.
Johnson was scheduled to pit on lap 304 for fuel, but having seeing the lead he would maintain, Crew Chief Chad Knaus decided to leave him out and slow him down to conserve fuel. The gamble paid off as Johnson finished more than 7 seconds ahead of second place Clint Bowyer. With enough fuel for a victory burnout, the 48 car ran out on the backstretch doing a victory lap. Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards and mark Martin rounded out the top 5.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series takes a week off while the NASCAR Nationwide Series heads to Mexico City Saturday. The Sprint Cup and the Nationwide Series will head to Talladega for the weekend of April 26/27 while the Craftsman truck series will be back in action on the 26th at Kansas Speedway.
In Local racing action, both Crossville Raceway and Wartburg Speedway were rained out Friday night. Several local tracks did see action on Saturday night.
At the Mountain Raceway in Maryville, the Southern Regional Racing Series made it’s first ever appearance to the track. With 51 cars vying for the 24 starting positions, local favorite Bobby Giffin was the top qualifier. But Brasstown, North Carolina’s Ray Cook was the show of the night leading all 50 laps to victory and the $3,000 payout. At Tazwell Speedway, Joey Kramer of Hanover, In took the win and the $2,000 prize in checkered flag for the 30 lap Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Series race. At Cleveland Speedway it was Joe Armes winning the $3,000 B.J. Parker Southern Thunder Series race over second place Dale McDowell as Crossville’s Randy Weaver finished 5th. 411 Speedway and Spring City also got their weekly racing events in on Saturday.
Crossville Raceway will try again to get the season opener in this Friday with a full card of the weekly program plus a kids foot race at intermission. Gates open at 5pm with hot laps at 6:30 and Racing at 7:30 pm. For more information check the track website www.crossvilleracewayusa.net or call the track (931) 456-5000.

Edwards gets win number 3 in Texas

From the Crossville Chronicle - Crossville, Tn Wednesday April 9, 2008

By Joe Dunn joe@onpitroad.com
For the third time in the 2008 season Carl Edwards has put his Roush Fenway Racing Ford in victory lane Sunday for the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Carl took the lead on lap 215 and stayed out front to the finish, that included a two lap shootout as he held off a charge by Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch to the finish.
Rounding out the top ten Sunday were Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth and Clint Bowyer in tenth place. Starting on the pole, Dale Earnhardt Jr suffered handling problems but fought back to a 12th place finish. His teammate Jeff Gordon did not fair as well, suffering handling problems Gordon spun out on lap 109 which ended his day with a 43rd place finish.
After the Samsung 500, Jeff Burton remains the points leader with Kevin Harvick second. Kyle Busch jumped 2 spots to 3rd, with Dale Earnhardt Jr and Tony Stewart rounding out the top five.
In local racing several tracks, Wartburg, The Mountain, Tazwell, Volunteer, 411 and Spring City canceled due to the rain once again. Cleveland Speedway ran the only regular scheduled program on Saturday night, it was reported that they had 33 Limited Late Model (sportsman) cars and a full field in the other classes. Bristol Motor Speedway hosted a Frank Kimmel street stock race on Saturday. The crash filled event ended several laps short of the schedule due to rain.
Crossville Raceway finally got in the open practice on the third attempt on Sunday as track workers spent the morning working in the rain soaked track. With about 50 cars from various classes signing in, the racers were optimistic about the season at Crossville. Promoter William Scogin welcomed the racers and promised to work hard at bring this track back to it’s potential.
Racers and fans all showed enthusiasm for the 2008 season that is scheduled to kick off Friday April 11. The regular schedule for Fridays include gates opening at 5 PM with hot laps at 6:30 and Racing action starting at 7:30pm.

CROSSVILLE RACEWAY Open practice on for Sunday April 6

April 5, 2008
Crossville Raceway PR

Despite the weeks of rain hitting Tennessee so far this year the management at Crossville Raceway Inc., Crossville, Tn. have decided to make every effort to run the remaining open practice Sunday. The track is still pretty wet and it may not be too pretty, but we are gonna give these guys a place to get their cars dirty.
A pending sale of the track did not materialize after months of negotiations and those efforts left the track weeks behind in preparation for 2008 but we are working diligently to get it up and running. A new truck was delivered to the track this week and will be outfitted ASAP as the new water truck. A replacement grader arrived a couple of weeks ago, repairs are in progress in the area of turn one where water run off from the pits has caused some problems with the track surface. Those repairs are expected to be completed before the season opener on Friday April 11.
The track is in need of new clay and we are aware of that, but as Promoter William Scogin explained, “We need to address the access ramps between the pits and the track. Those both have a lot of rocks and we can’t fix the rock problem on the track till we fix those ramps. The ramp in turn one has been graded and we have had drainage work done there, with a retaining wall to hold the water off the track to be finished this week.”
Weather permitting, the track should have several loads of new clay brought in over the next month and the entire track resurfaced to make for better racing. Clean up and repairs have been ongoing for several weeks as we attempt to get this facility up to the stature it deserves.
In an attempt to make this happen sooner we are seeking sponsors and advertisers for the track with signage, displays and race sponsorship opportunities. Those interested are asked to contact Joe Dunn who will be handling the advertising and sponsorship programs. Joe can be reached at (931) 200-2276 or by email at Promotions@onpitroad.com. Opportunities for other events at the track facility are available, inquiries should also be made to Joe for these.
For race day information phone (931) 456-5000 or visit crossvilleracewayusa.net