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 Deep South Speedway |  Deep South Speedway |  August 2nd 2008 - Su |  August 2nd 2008: GM |  August 2nd 2008: Lim |  Aug 2nd 2008: Open W | |
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JERRY DICKINSON OUTGUNS FIELD IN STREET STOCK SHOOTOUT AT DEEP SOUTH SPEEDWAY |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 |
MICHAEL WEDGEWORTH GRABS FIRST CAREER WIN WITH LAST LAP PASS IN THURSDAY NITE THUNDER RACING ACTION
Two new faces made appearances in Deep South Speedway's victory lane during THURSDAY NITE THUNDER at the high-banked racing oval just north of the Gulf Coast. Jerry Dickinson survived early race duels with a handful of stout challengers, then roared on to win the second round of Street Stock Shootout during the special Thursday night schedule at Deep South Speedway. In the Battle of the Bombers it was a first-ever run to the winner's circle for Flomaton, Alabama's Michael Wedgeworth in a thrilling battle during the last three laps that kept the crowd standing on the hillside of the lightning-fast half mile track.
Dickinson was in the midst of a five-car gunfight for the lead in the second summer round of Street Stock Shootout and used a winning groove around the fast surface at Deep South Speedway to carve out the win. David Windham of Florala had won the first round back on July and was in the mix again as he Dickinson, Donnie Reed, Ricky Haugen, Bobby Resmondo and Michael Williams waged an outright scuffle for positions rocketing around Deep South Speedway's multi-grooved racing surface. Just past the race's midpoint Dickinson began to take control and blasted to the win. Following Dickinson to the finish line were Reed, Haugen, Williams and Resmondo.
The Battle of the Bombers feature gave the fans a big bonus for their five dollar ticket with the last half lap of the race leaving the crowd with an absolute awesome run to the checkered flag. Michael Wedgeworth had never won a feature event in his young racing career, but the stock car racer from Flomaton made his first trip to a winner's circle with a daring and thrilling three-wide pass for the win as the field exited turn-four on the final lap in the slugfest for the win. Fourteen year old Jamie Young had led early in the event prior to a flat right rear sidelining his run to glory, but Wedgeworth worked his way through the field and seized the shot at the win with a daring run against the wall to take the victory. Second through fifth in the Battle of the Bombers were Al Hardy, Justin Barnes, Tanner Palmer and James Willis.
This Saturday, August 2nd features a full racing program returns in all divisions with the Saturday Night Special featuring Twin-20 Double-Feature races
for the GM Performance Late Models. Grandstand Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and the green flag set to wave at 7:30. Grandstand Admission is just $12.00 for Adults with Kids 6-12 admitted for $5.00 (Children 5 and Under are always FREE in the Grandstands when accompanied by an adult). The GM Performance Late Models are slated to square off in time-trial qualifications as part of their preliminary racing in advance of the pair of 20-lap feature events. All other Divisions will be in action with their feature event earning the drivers DOUBLE POINTS as part of the 2008 Deep South Speedway divisional championships.
Check out the Deep South Speedway web site for additional information on special activities and other upcoming events. The THURSDAY NITE THUNDER event
offers a Special $5 Adult Grandstand Ticket with racing taking the green flag at 8:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates will open at 6:00 on Thursday July 31st (Pit Gates will Open at 5:00). As part of the THURSDAY NITE THUNDER excitement spectators can experience thrilling rides around the Deep South Speedway in the track's Two-Seat Warrior Racecar. Rides are just $25.00 for three laps at speed. In addition to the feature racing and Two-Seat Racing Ride Experiences, there will be Open Practice for all racecars caring to test and tune. Pit Admission for Adults is $15.00 on Thursday.
Deep South Speedway offers one of the most exciting slates of racing in the Southeast, showcasing the best racing action in the Gulf Coast this season! Deep South Speedway is located on Alabama Hwy 59, just four miles North of Interstate 10 (Exit 44) and north of Loxley; or just 15 miles South of I-65 (Exit 37).
The action-packed racing facility is situated halfway between Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama and just a half-hour north of the resort areas of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Orange Beach and Perdido Key. Deep South Speedway has fast become a prime location of choice for race fans, family fun and motorsports competitors each Saturday night and offers a wide selection of amenities for fans and competitors alike, including a VIP Hospitality and Entertainment events and a state-of-the-art tower complex along great selection of food and beverage items. Grass terraced grandstand seating and even air-conditioned restrooms for the Grandstand spectators await visitors to Deep South Speedway. Bring your lawn chairs (No coolers allowed) For additional information contact the track office at (251) 964-6953.
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