All classes will be racing and we will have our last firework’s extravaganza for this year by Allen’s

  Fireworks.

 

  Prices are as follows: Adults  $20.00,  Seniors
  $18.00, Young Adults 11-15 yrs. old
  $18.00, Kid’s 6-10 yrs. old
  $10.00, 5 yrs. old and under Free.

 

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  For more information, please call 931-645-2523. No advance tickets will be sold.

8-16-03 - Clarksville Speedway - Randle Sweeney and Demo Derby provide excitement for the fans.   With the anticipation of the Demo cars at intermission the fans filled the grandstands even in the turn three/four bleachers.  The night was a success for some and a not so good night for others.  During hot laps Justin Rapp, tagged the wall in turn three and four hard enough to spin him around and end up on top of the fence, unable to return for the rest of the night.  During qualifying, David Flowers (99) came out in his Red colored Open Wheel and set a quick time of 14.032 sec.  During Late Model qualifying, the 33 Burr Motorsports Red Ford Machine being driven by Randle Sweeney set the lightening quick time of 12.749 sec.  And then in Pro Street qualifying it was the RC1 of Brian Caudle setting a quick time of 14.439 sec.

                First out of the chute for the heat races were the Street Stock division.  Dorris McCord (45) showed his strength as he led the first heat around to the checkered flag.  In heat two it was the D4 of Sam Morgan showing the way.  Heat three went to Michael Sholar driving the 1M.  Heat four was led to the checkered by Dale Phillips in his 87 Camero.

                Open Wheel quick six dash was next on the schedule with Wally Walker showing the way.  The pole setter, David Flowers had his motor expire.  The heat race went to Michael Lee in his Black 55.

                The Late Model quick six dash came out next, with Tony Albright (1) showing that his is a threat anytime he is in his own car.  Darrell Brown in his 33T took the checkered flag of the only heat race for the Late Models.

                The Pro Street quick six qualifier came out next, with the RC1 of Brian Caudle showing the way.  The first heat race went to the pole setter of Lucas Lee (55), with heat two going to Matt Potter (64) who also started on the pole.

                Mini Modified division heat races were the last to be completed, with the first heat going to Floyd Clinard, Jr. in the 05, and heat two going to Dale McCord in the 31.  Keep in mind McCord had the use of both hands but in the accident he had last weekend he suffered a broken wrist and had a brace on that arm this weekend.

                So with intermission came the Demo Derby, after about thirty minutes of crashing and banging in the turn one and two end of the infield it was the 36C of Mike Coomer of Elkton, Ky finally fighting through the whole derby and finally flipping Bobby Law in the 22 over to finish.  Congratulations to Mike and the Derby folks for putting on one awesome display of how to legally get away with beating and banging.

                On to the feature events of the night.  First feature on the schedule was the Open Wheels.  Thank you to Scott Hesse for letting David Flowers use his car for the feature because of the point’s race.  The real success story of the night came from the Lee racing camp; Michael Lee (55) came from the seventh starting position to get another win on the season.  He was followed to the strip by Mike Neighbors (711N), Charles Zimmerman (93), Mike Sweeney (25S) and Gerald Hodge (10) rounding out the top ten.

                The next feature that came out was the Late Models.  Albright and Sweeney on the front row we knew it was going to be a battle.  Albright low side Sweeney top side then a switch of grooves during the race led to more excitement but it was Randle Sweeney in the 33 showing the was to the strip.  Albright followed Sweeney for second.  Gaining fast on the leaders was Gary Frost (F14), but the race was a few laps short for him to catch up only to finish in the third spot.  Mike Chandler (51) finished up the night finishing in the fourth spot and Shawn Granderson (41) rounded out the top five after a few weeks of not racing with us. 

                Brian Caudle (RC1) raced to another victory in the Pro Street division.  He was followed by the 98 of Tommy Harris who came home second.  Larry Hamm in the 93 finished up in the third spot with Murdock Russell in the 69 car finishing up in the fourth spot. And Jeff Joiner in the 24 rounded out the top five.

                Two features on tap in the Street Stock division.  The first  feature went to Dorris McCord in his Red 45 machine.  The H55 of Ronnie Hedgepath finished up in the second spot, and Roy Brewington (117) came home in the third spot.  Feature two was won by Dale Phillips (87) with Don Everett (9) trailing close behind.  Sam Morgan in the D4 finished up in the third spot.

                Then Dale McCord topped the Mini Modified division feature race with Floyd Clinard, Jr in the 05 taking home a second.  Michael Rittenberry (g3/10) ending the night in third and Billy Carter in the 22 wrapping up fourth.  Don Donegan (54) rounded out the top five.

                Another exciting weekend at the track for the fans and the racing teams has come to a close, like they say it’s all over but the crying.  Shake the bad off and start over next weekend is what my father used to say.  Thank you to all the local supporters and fans that came out this weekend and we hope to see you again this coming weekend “At the Track”

  Darrell Clevenger

Double Features prove to be one exciting night of racing, and big payout for Proctor.

               First order of business on tap for this double feature night of racing was the rained out features from the 2 ^nd of Aug.   Mini Mods came out first after hot laps.   Ronnie Richardson (15) came out on top, with Floyd Clinard, Jr. (05) coming home in second.   Dale McCord (31) ended up in the third spot with Daryl Johnson (30) finishing out in fourth, and Michael Dial (Z2) finishing out the top five.

            The UMP Late Models came out next to give the track a go around for their rained out feature of 20 Laps.   Pole sitter Chuck Proctor (27) took home the big money with the first spot, with Randle Sweeney (33) trailing close behind.   Ralph Wiles (63) finished up in third, Richard Frost (15) taking home fourth and Mike Chandler (51) rounding up the top five.  

            Pro Street Stocks came out third on the rainout feature lineup.   Matt Potter (64) came out on top, and the 98 of Tommy Harris finished up second.   The 44 of Tyrone Dossett finished up third. Fourth place was earned by Larry Hamm (93), and Don Young took his 41 machine to the fifth spot.

            The last rainout feature was the Street Stock division.   Dorris McCord (45) showed the field to the checkered flag for the first spot; Roy Brewington (117) came home in second.   Don Everett (9) finished up in the third spot, Ronnie Hedgepath (H55) topped out in fourth and Matt Musser in the (8) finished out the top five.

            Now on to the festivities for this weeks racing action.   All I can say it was a night of substitutions.   In the UMP Late Model qualifying it was Ralph Wiles driving his car with the F14 of Gary Frost on the side, setting the fast time.   His time at the stripe was 13.280 sec.   During UMP Open Wheel time trials it was Michael Lee in the 55 setting a fast time of 14.014 sec.   Then Larry Hamm (93) set the quick time for the Pro Street Division with a time of 14.572.

            The only heat races we ran were for those sanctioned by UMP, the Late Models and Open Wheels.   During the Open Wheel quick six-dash pole setter Michael Lee (55) showed the other five how to get to the checkered flag the fastest.   In the Heat race it was Curtis Rodenhader (28) who came around turn four to the flag the fastest.   In the Late Model quick six dash, the 33 of Randle Sweeney showed the way.   Perry McClain in the 57 topped the only other heat race for the Late Models.

            Pro Streets kicked off the feature events for the night after a brief intermission and a few rides in the Ride Along car from some of the fans.   Matt Potter (64) after starting in the fifth spot battled for 15 laps to claim the victory.   Don Young (41) who started sixth followed Potter up through the field to finish in the second spot.   Lucas Lee (55) came from the eighth spot to claim the third spot and Larry Hamm fell back three spots to the fourth spot.   Larry Barbur, Jr. (54) climbed up to the fifth spot rounding out the top five.

            The Mini Mods came out next with Don Donegan (54) showing the way in the top spot.   Floyd Clinard, Jr (05) showed up in the second spot and Ronnie Richardson (15) brought home a third.   Stan Ferry (2) came home fourth with Daryl Johnson (30) rounding out the top five.

            Michael Lee in the (55) topped the Open Wheel field at the end of the race.   Now here is the amazing part about the field of Modifieds, on the start Mike Neighbors (711N) was involved in an accident and broke some left front end pieces went to the rear of the field and then battled back to fight for the third spot until spinning in the last lap only to finish tenth.   Another amazing story for this race is that the fourth spot starter of David Flowers (99) after battling for the lead takes a wild ride on the turn four wall, brings out the caution and goes to the rear of the field and once again not giving up and finishes the night off with a second.
  Charles Zimmerman (93) came home in third; the 77 of Clayton Miller came home in fourth.   Mike Sweeney (25S) finished up in the fifth spot rounding out the top five.

            In the Late Model feature it was once again Chuck Proctor (27) showing the way after a good battle with Randle Sweeney (33) who finally finished up in the second spot.   Mike Chandler (51) who started fourth moved up one spot to finish third.   Eddie Pace driving for Tony Albright in his (1) car finished up a strong fourth place, and Ralph Wiles driving for Gary Frost in his own 63/F14 rounded out the top five.

            The last feature of the night was the Street Stocks.     Doris McCord (45) once again showed the way to the checkered flag.   Don Everett (9) brought home a second place, Dale Phillips (87) moved up to the third spot.   The 38X of Buster Smith finished in the fourth spot and Roy Brewington (117) rounded out the top five.

            Thank you to all the fans and drivers who support us every weekend and make sure to come out this weekend while we have a Demo Derby going on with all regular racing action.

  Darrell Clevenger

7-5-05 - Clarksville Speedway - Not enough in two-lap shoot out for Frost and Johnson, Albright wins another.    The night started off the same as usual at Clarksville Speedway except the Street Stock Division got to show their speed with one lap qualifying, instead of the normal routine of Pro Streets. It was a big night for the Streets, in that they were fighting for $500 to win. In Street qualifying it was Doris McCord setting the fast time of 15.772 sec around the quarter mile track. David Flowers set quick time in the Open Wheels with a time of 14.253 sec. Gary Frost set the quick time in the Late Models with a time of 13.389 sec.   
With Bud qualifying over its racing time, with the heat races started by the Mini Stock drivers. The 13x of Brian Smith took the first heat race of the night in the Mini Mods.
The Street Stock Division came out next with their quick six dash. The ultimate track rival in this class is between McCord (45) and Phillips (87), and they both start on the front row of the dash. But Ronnie Hedgepath in the H55 took the victory after both were involved in a caution. In heat race one it was Gary Johnson (73) and Keith Worley (10W) on the front row. It was Worley taking the win. In heat race two Henry Gibbs (75) and Jennifer Larson (J25) on the front row with Gibbs taking home the win in the finish.
Driving to the win on the high side of the track was David Flowers (99) in the Open Wheel Dash, after challenges from Michael Lee (55). Tim Dierlam (8C) took home the win in the heat race.
In the Late Models, it was Tony Albright (1) taking home the victory after starting on the outside pole, but not without challenges from Mike Chandler (51) and Gary Johnson (20). Rand Richardson (25) and Justin Rapp (17R) start the front row of the heat race, with Richardson taking the win after the race leader spins and does not bring out the caution.
The Pro Street division was the last class to run heat races tonight with the RC1 of Brian Caudle taking home the win from the outside pole. They drew a pill for their starting spots tonight.
Before the fireworks and the walk around the speedway, we ran the Mini Mods feature. Ronnie Richardson (15) took home the victory, making a total of five feature wins for the season. The rest of the top five was Smith (13x), Clinard, Jr (05), McCord (31), and Ferry (2).
After the intermission and fireworks, it was the Street Stock $500 to win feature race with Doris McCord in the 45 taking home the big check, Everett (9) came home in second and Phillips (87) holding the third spot. Hedgepath (H55) and Gibbs (75) hold down the top five.
Three wide racing in the Open Wheel Division, with Sweeney (25S), Neighbors (711N) and Flowers (99) all challenging for the lead. This continued form green flag to the checkered flag, with Flowers finally taking the overall win coming out of turn four. Neighbors and Sweeney would have to settle for the second and third spot. Lee (55) came to the checkered in fourth and the 7W of Wally Walker rounding out the top five.
Tony Albright (1) fights off the last two-lap shoot out challenge from Richard Frost (15) and Gary Johnson (20), when the 11of Jimmy Shepherd causes a caution on lap 18. Mike Chandler (51) was fighting for the lead early in the race before he spins and has to go to the back of the pack. R. Frost and Johnson finish second and third, with Gary Frost (F14) taking the fourth spot while holding off Chandler, who finished in the fifth spot.
The final feature of the night was in the Pro Street division. Caudle in the RC1 took home the victory with Larry Hamm (93) having to settle for second. Rounding out the top five were, Tommy Harris (98) in third, Curt Cherry (11X) fourth and Larry Barber in the T54 bring home a top five finish.
Nothing short of excitement tonight in all the classes at Clarksville Speedway. We greatly appreciate those fans and drivers for coming out this Fourth of July week of festivities at the racing complex. But not without mentioning the sponsors who help make the racing action possible every weekend. Hope to see all the fans and drivers back next weekend for more racing.
by Darrell Clevenger

6-28-03 - Racing excitement builds towards UMP Summer Nationals as Sweeney wins another.

  To start off the night, we began our program with the Bud Points Qualifying.  In UMP Open Wheel time trials, David Flowers set a time of 13.949 sec., to take the fast time of the night.  In UMP Late Model time trials it was Randle Sweeney setting a time of 12.754 sec., on his second lap.  Then we timed the Pro Street Division, giving them a one lap shot at the timer.  It was Brian Caudle showing the way with a time of 14.757.

The first heat racing action was the Mini Mod Division.   They had one heat and the heat was won by 15 of Ronnie Richardson.   Soon following the Mini’s were the UMP Open Wheels.

In Open Wheel action, the quick six came on the track first to fight for the front three rows.   They lined up as they timed, putting Flowers and Miller on the front row.   Flowers led the race from flag to flag.   In the heat race, Gerald Hodge in the 10 came from 5 ^th to take the checkered flag at the finish.

Next in heat race action was the Pro Streets.   They also have a quick six dash.   Larry Hamm won the dash in the 93.   Heat race #1 showed Timbo Birdwell in his 9 taking the flag on the last lap.   In heat race # 2 we watched as Curt Cherry the 11x car stay out front to take the win.

On to the much anticipated event every night at Clarksville Speedway.   The UMP Late Models dash and heat races.   In the quick six dash we saw Sweeney and Rapp on the front row.   Sweeney never looked back from the drop of the green flag to the checkered.   In heat race # 1 it was Wendell Bratton staying out in front of James Breeden who started next to him the entire race to take the checkered.   In heat race # 2 we watched as Richard Frost 15 brought the field to the green flag slow and easy, and then once the green came out it was over.   R. Frost never had to worry about the rest as he used the Swartz to glide around to victory.

Street heat race action followed the Late Models.   Not your normal weekend he though.   Heat race # 1 saw Don Everett in the 9 car start on the pole and end in the lead of the seven-car field.   Heat race # 2 Timmy Wilson who also drew the pole stayed out front for the whole race.   Heat race # 3, then in this heat race we watched the points leader spin in turn 3 and catch fire, ending his night and leaving Jennifer Larsen in the J25 to take the victory over her field of cars.

After an intermission we began our feature races off with the UMP Open Wheels.   Flowers showed us what the high groove looked like, as he slide his way around the corners at the top of the track to take the Mid Season Championship event for the Open Wheels. Flowers was followed closely by Michael Lee in the 55 who did challenge he once or twice but just didn’t have enough to get around him.   711N Mike Neighbors came home in third and Miller finished in fourth.

Red flag in the Street Stock Class.   The red flag was brought out when the 39X of Donald Cunningham rode the front stretch wall and ended up going through the fence enough to have to get it replaced.   No one was injured except maybe some pride.   The eventual winner, after we got stated again was the 45 of Dorris McCord coming from fifth take the checkered flag tonight.   McCord was followed by Everett, Larsen, Buster Smith and Chad Hembree to round out the top five.

The UMP Late Model Mid Season Championship went to Randle Sweeney in the Burr 33.   Rapp who started on the second row spun in turn two and caused the caution and mover to the rear and never recovered.   Albright who started outside pole got tangled up ever so slightly with Gary Frost in the F14 and that led to the eventual large lead that Sweeney ended the night with.   Sweeney was followed by Albright, G. Frost, and R. Frost, and Mike Chandler who in turn missed his quick six dash.

Following the Late Models were the Pro Streets. In their action we saw the RC1 of Brian Caudle coming home victorious in their Mid Season Championship race, followed by Larry Hamm in second, Sammy Maxwell in third and Cherry coming home in fourth. Don Young in the 41 rounded out the top five.

The last feature of the night was the Mini Mod class.   Ronnie Richardson led the entire race flag to flag, followed by Brian Smith in the 13x, Dale McCord in third, Scotty McGovern in fourth and Stan Ferry rounding out the top five.

Don’t miss any of the racing action this week at Clarksville Speedway.   Wednesday night is the biggest race of our year with the UMP Summer Nationals coming to town.   Thursday night at the strip for Import Night and Fireworks all four nights.   Friday Night at the strip also, with 4 Top Fuel Dragsters and a Jet Car coming in.   Also Friday Night is the Tuckasee 4 ^th of July Race for the Go Karts $ 1000.00 purse.   Then on Saturday and Sunday normal racing programs for the Karts and Stock Cars.

  Darrell Clevenger

 

6-21-03 - Clarksville Speedway. I would like to start off by thanking all the fans, drivers and crews, especially being the 1/2 price Military Wives' Night.

 Mini Mods and Street Stocks take center stage with Mid Season Championships.

Dale McCord, takes home the first spot in Mini Mods, and Ronnie Richardson had the power in the second heat race.  McCord outlasts the 20 min. time limit for the Mid Season Championship feature win, and holds on to the points lead with 1654 Pt's. 

Clayton Miller sets fast time of 14.094, In the UMP Open Wheels but runs wrong line and Mike Neighbors takes the last lap for the Dash win.  David Flowers pulls around for the 1st heat race.  Heat race one action saw David Flowers bbringshome the heat race winner. And from halfway back in the pack is the feature winner of Michael Lee, but in the points race it is David Flowers in the lead with 1589 Pt's.

Tony Albright sets fast time of 12.591 in the UMP Late Models, and takes the quick six dash. I heat race # 1 it was Gary Johnson capturing the win in smooth style, and heat race #2 win went to David Miller.  Albright in the familiar yellow Rayburn chassis cruised to another victory for the season, but remains behind Gary Frost in the points battle.

The Street Stock Mid Season Championship title went to Dale Phillips.  Heat race one went to "Girl Power" Jennifer Larsen. Heat race two went to Jeff Joiner and three going to Dale Phillips.  Staying out front of the points lead once again this week. 

Last feature of the night went to Pro Street Division this week with Curt Cherry showing the way.  Quick six dash went to Brian Caudle and Heat race one went to Skip Wilson. Heat race three was won by Jeff Murphy.  Larry Hamm is still showing the way in the points battle.

 Late Model, Open Wheels, and Pro Street divisions Mid Season Championships Next Saturday.  Thank you fans, drivers and crews for another week of stock car racing in Clarksville, TN

6-7-03 - Proctor stays in the right groove to take one home at Clarksville Speedway

Chalk one more good night of close racing action for Clarksville Speedway fans. To start the night off we were under the green flag of Bud Points qualifying. Taking the track first were the UMP Open Wheels for their 2 lap time trials, with Randle Sweeney (182) once again this weekend setting the fast time of 13.573 sec. an avg. speed of 66.308 mph avg. around the 1/4 mile circle. In UMP Late Model time trials it was Tony Albright (1) setting the fast time of 12.481 sec. an avg. speed of 72.109 mph. The final qualifying round was for the Pro Street Class. In their time trials it was Matt Potter (64) speeding away with the fast time of 14.427 sec. an avg. speed of 62.383 mph.

With Bud timing finished it is time for heat race action starting with the Mini Modified Class running two heat races. The winner of heat race one was Ronnie Richardson (15) starting from the fourth spot. Winner of heat race two was Kenny Knight (7) who started the race in fifth.

First thing after Mini Mods were the UMP Open Wheel heats and quick six dash. In the Dash we watched Clayton Miller (77) and Randle Sweeney (182) battle for the one spot with Miller finally taking the checkered flag. Heat race one went to “Chico” Charles Zimmerman (93) and Ricky Knight (43) taking heat race two.

After the Open Wheels came the rolling thunder, hold on to your seat action of the UMP Late Models. With Tony Albright (1) setting on the pole of the Quick Six Dash and Proctor next to him we knew this was not gonna be and easy one for either of them. Proctor took the win, but to without a fight from the rest of the field. Heat race one went to Gary Johnson (20), who beat out Mike Chandler who started on the pole. Heat race two went to Richard Frost (15) who was late for the call to staging after making some minor last minute changes and had to start from the rear of the field. Looks like the changes worked.

Mike Neighbors (45), subbing for Dorris McCord, took heat race one for the Street Stock Class after starting on the outside pole. “Go Girl” Jennifer Larson (J25) took home the heat race two checkered flag after she too started from the outside pole.

In the Pro Street quick six dash we witnessed Matt Potter (64) who also set the fast time take the win. Heat race one went to Terrelton Young (10), who if you haven’t noticed started from the outside pole. Looks like the outside is the place to be. And once again in heat race two, Lucas Lee (55) came from the outside pole to take a victory.

After a very short intermission we got started with our feature races. Starting off the night was the Mini Modifieds. Ronnie Richardson (15) took home the money tonight, with Dale McCord (31) bringing home second spot. The 33 of Glenn Kirk was third, 55 of Thomas Clinard fourth and the 7 of Kenny Knight rounding out the top five.

Caution after caution was the way the UMP Open Wheel feature went with the fast time Pole Setter leaving the race at the half way point. But the eventual winner would be Clayton Miller (77) taking the money home tonight. Lucas Lee (55) brought home the second after starting fifth, with the 82 of John Smithson bringing up third in his 82. Fourth went to the 17 of Brett Wyatt and Mike Neighbors in the 711N rounding out the top five.

Proctor (27) and Albright (1) fought all race long side by side after each and every restart, Sweeney (33) and Frost (F14) on their tail all 20 Laps. Chuck Proctor holds on for the win, after choosing the low groove. Albright finished a not so distant second as Proctor checked out in the last 3-lap shoot out.

Randle Sweeney (33) finished the night in third, with Gary Frost (F14) bringing home a good decent birthday gift, coming home in fourth and Mike Chandler (51) taking fifth.

In Pro Street feature race action we saw the pole setter Matt Potter (64) and Brian Caudle (RC1) get tangled up and ending Matt’s night on the start. But with that it lead to Larry Hamm (93) being able to get out front fast and stay there for the feature win. Coming home in second was Tyrone Dossett (44), third went to the 11x of Curt Cherry. Fourth was earned by the T54 of Larry Barbur, and fifth going to Larry Barbur, Jr in the 54 who started the field in the rear.

Doris McCord had to be happy tonight, because Mike Neighbor’s (45) took his car to victory lane in the Street Stock Feature. It was the Phillips connection brings home second and third tonight, battling the entire race. With Dale (87) passing Daniel (99) on the last lap. Coming home in fourth was the 68 of Michael Byard, and rounding out the top five was “You Go Girl” Jennifer Larson in her J25.

With the UMP Summer Nationals approaching we bring our race program for the night to a late but fun close. It’s all history now. All we can do is say “If I had done this or that”. But I can say this, Thank you fans, crews and workers for another great weekend of racing action here at Clarksville Speedway.

Darrell Clevenger Track Writer/Announcer