Ace Speedway

KPMOTO.com Modifieds to race Saturday, May 26th with CARS Pro-Cup Series

Tyler Williams — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:51:28 +0000

Saturday May 26th the CARS Pro Cup Series will be racing at Ace Speedway in the All-American 250

Ace Speedway’s KPMOTO.com Modifieds will be racing as a support division

The race will be a 30 lap Non-Points event with the same payout as the Triple Aces Payout from March 11th

Any questions please call track office at 336-585-1200

May 18, 2012

Brad Allen — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:20 +0000

May Daze
Presented by

Universal Forest Products
May 18, 2012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

4:00 PM *PIT GATES OPEN
5:30 *GRANDSTANDS OPEN
5:55 *PRACTICE
7:10 *DRIVER’S MEETING
7:20 *QUALIFYING
Mini Stocks 2 Laps
Late Models 2 Laps
7:55 *INVOCATION
NATIONAL ANTHEM
8:00 *RACE ORDER
Street Stock 20 Laps
Ground Pounders 20 Laps
Mini Stock 25 Laps
Late Models 100 Laps
Extremes 20 Laps
Street Stock 20 Laps

RACE ORDERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Two ROUNDS OF PRACTICE
1ST Round 2nd Round
Late Models Ground Pounders
Street Stock Street Stock
Extremes Extremes
Mini Stock Mini Stock
Late Models Late Models

May Daze presented by Universal Forest Products-Late Model preview

Tyler Williams — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:05:09 +0000

Late Models Gear Up For 100 Lap Main Event This Friday presented by Universal Forest Products

by: Tyler Williams

This Friday May 18th the premier division of racing at Ace Speedway returns to action, and to say the field will be stacked is putting it lightly. The Dick Shirley Chevrolet-Late Models so far have raced three times in 2012 and each time out has seen a different winner. This friday the Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Models will race for 100 laps, their 2nd race of the Adams Towing & Recovery/AAA Triple Aces Series.

Friday May 18th, Ace Speedway will feature the 3rd annual May Daze Race presented by Universal Forest Products Friday at 8pm. Racing includes the Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Models, Chick-Fil-A Mini Stocks, Kings Auto Salvage Extremes, Street Stocks, and Southern Ground Pounders.

Ace Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Elon, NC has seen a different Late Model winner each time out. On April 6th’s “Eggstravaganza” it was #27 Jeb Burton taking home the checkers, on April 13th’s “Worlds Collide” event it was #37 Speedy Faucette in Aquafina victory lane, and most recently on May 4th it was #88 Dustin Rumley who took home the checkerd flag.

This Friday’s 100 lap main event is shaping up to be yet another impressive race as the field looks to be one of the strongest of the year to date.

“Every week the Late Models race at Ace Speedway you know your going to see one heck of a race,” said Tyler Williams, Assistant to the General Manager at Ace Speedway. “There’s a reason they’re called ‘The Most Exciting Show On Asphalt’, its an awesome field top top bottom filled with former track champions, a national champion, and a lot of grizzled veterans looking for their first win of 2012 . The best advice I can give our fans is to hold on tight, cause these drivers are ready to put on another awesome show this friday night for 100 laps”.

The Late Model field will be full of contenders going for the win on May 18th, below are a few drivers to keep an eye on.

*”The McLeansville Missle” Dustin Rumley has got his 2012 season off to a red hot start, his last two races he has a win and a 2nd place finish. Currently the driver of the #88 Bryant’s Landscape Supply/Rumley Enterprises/Country Hills Golf Course Chevrolet is tied for the points lead coming into May 18th’s 100 lap event. Rumley, the 2010 Late Model champion and the youngest Late Model champion in track history will be looking for win #2 in 2012 this friday.

*Philip “Speedy” Faucette and his #37 King’s Auto Salvage/Southern Microscope/Beaver Creek Farms late model will be looking to rebound after a disapointing 8th place finish in his last race. A two-time champion of the Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Model Division (2003, 2009), Faucette’s first two races of 2012 featured a 2nd place run on April 6th, and a win on April 13th, he has qualified on the Sheetz Pole Award all three late model races this season.

*John Moore finds himself currently 3rd in the points standings after 3 races. Moore’s #4 Moore’s Roofing/Moore’s Transmissions/Turk’s Bar & Grill/Arthur’s Jewelry late model has turned in finishes of 6th, 3rd, and 7th respectively in the three late model races in 2012. Moore, the 2008 Strutmasters.com Limited-Late Model champion is still seeking his first career win in the Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Models.

*Four-time and defending Late Model champion (1990, 1993, 1996, 2011) and defending ASA National Champion Barry Beggarly comes into this friday’s nights race 4th in the points standings 14 points behind Faucette and Rumley. Beggarly and his #82 Alamance Mufflers/Stallings Collision Center Impala had its best run of 2012 on May 4th with a 3rd place finish. After a 5 win season in 2011, Beggarly is eager to get back in Aquafina victory lane after a 2011 season where he scored 5 victories on his way to his 4th Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Model Championship, he is tied for the most championships in Late Model history at Ace Speedway with Todd Massey (1991, 1994, 2000, 2001).

*2-time Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Model champion Rodney Cook (2006, 2007) is also coming off his best finish of the season after a 2nd place finish on May 4th. The Reidsville, NC native has recored finishes of 3rd, 13th and 2nd in the three late model races in 2012. Cook and his #14 Burlington Honda/William Pickard Trucking late model will be seeking his first win of the season.

*Other driver’s expected to compete include the #31 Sheetz Chevrolet of “Flyin” Ryan Robertson; 2008 Late Model Champion driver of the #71 Trademark Roofing & Gutters/UFP/Quick Cash Pawn Chevrolet of Dean Fogleman; along with the return of R.D. Smith driver of the #23 Myrtle Beach Days/Smith Rentals Ford whom took home a win in a 30 lap Strutmasters.com Limited-Late Model this past friday May 11th.

Friday May 18th’s May Daze Race is presented by Universal Forest Products, and features a 100 lap main event for the Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Models in the Adams Towing & Recovery/AAA Triple Aces series. Also racing in the Chick-Fil-A Mini Stocks, Kings Auto Salvage Extremes, Street Stocks and Southern Ground Pounders. Pit Gates open at 4:00pm, Grandstands Open at 5:30pm, Practice starts at 5:55pm, Driver’s Meeting at 7:00pm, Racing at 8:00pm.

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CARS Pro Cup @ Ace Sat. May 26th for ALL-AMERICAN 250

Tyler Williams — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:02:32 +0000

Saturday May 26th the CARS Pro Cup Series returns to Ace Speedway with the ALL-AMERICAN 250

250 Laps of Cars Pro Cup Racing, along with racing in the KPMOTO.com Modifieds

$1 Hot Dogs, $1 Soft Drinks, $2 Beer-ALL NIGHT LONG

AND A HUGE POST-RACE FIREWORKS SHOW!!!

Qualifying at 5:30, Autograph Session at 6:15, Green Flag at 7:30pm

Gate Tickets are $15 Adults, Studnents/Seniors/Military $10, Kids 12 and under $5
Online Tickets are $10 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors/Military, Kids 12 and under $0
To order online tickets

1) Go to www.CARSPROCUP.com

2) Follow “Buy Tickets Now” Link

3) Use Discount Code: Track

5/14-5/20: Devin Steele

Staff — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:01 +0000

This week’s Driver of the Week is Devin Steele.

The young Stuart, VA native running for Rookie-Of-The-Year honors in the KPMOTO.com Modified division took home a career best 2nd place finish in Friday May 11th’s 40 lap modified race in the Adam’s Towing & Recovery/AAA Triple Aces Series.

Full Results from Friday, May 11th

Tyler Williams — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:11:22 +0000

Modifieds (40 laps): Gary Young Jr., Devin Steele, Phil Bryant, Buddy Ellis, Richard Thomas, Brad Allen, Brody Jones, Larry Cook, Johnny Stovall, Jonathan Brown, Jerry Scott, Roy Cook, John Barilka, Thomas Scott, Randy Butner, Connie Wallace, Ronnie Austin. Josh Nichols (DQ)

First Limited Late Models race (30 laps): Boo Boo Dalton, R.D. Smith, Patrick Coleman, Jason Payne, Ziggy Zimmerman, Kyle Dudley, Calvin Meadows, Dan Discepoli, Reggie Doub, Jason Turner, Todd Gray, Garrett Jones, Randy Sampson, Bethany Stovall, Trey Hutchins, Tony Ramsey, David Sell, Wesley Thomason, Brad Queen.

Second Limited Late Models race (30 laps): R.D. Smith, Jason Payne, Ziggy Zimmerman, Dan Discepoli, Reggie Doub, Calvin Meadows, Trey Hutchins, Kyle Dudley, Garrett Jones, Jason Turner, Wesley Thomason, Bethany Stovall, David Sell, Tony Ramsey, Boo Boo Dalton, Patrick Coleman, Randy Sampson, Todd Gray, Brad Queen.

First X-treme Cars race (20 laps): Keith Brame, Ben Walker, Jake Edgley, Ben Hanks, Jerry Kernodle, Richie Placer, Larry Isley Jr., Sandy Edgley, William Jones, Harold Jones, Michael Myrick, Brandon Sharpe, Brian Hatch, Chris Cannon, Tony Murray, Roger Brannon, Ronnie Riggs, Barry Wilson, Billy Scoggins.

Second X-treme Cars race (20 laps): Ben Hanks, Keith Brame, Ben Walker, Jerry Kernodle, Jake Edgley, Larry Isely Jr., Barry Wilson, Richie Placer, Sandy Edgley, William Jones, Harold Jones, Brian Hatch, Brandon Sharpe, Chris Cannon, Ronnie Riggs, Tony Murray, Roger Brannon.

Limited Late Models qualifying: Boo Boo Dalton 16.013, R.D. Smith 16.047, Jason Payne 16.137, Patrick Coleman 16.237, Ziggy Zimmerman 16.264, Kyle Dudley 16.267, Calvin Meadows 16.380, Jason Turner 16.497, Todd Gray 16.532, Reggie Doub 16.541, Dan Discepoli 16.551, Randy Sampson 16.569, Tony Ramsey 16.656, Garrett Jones 16.657, Bethany Stovall 16.688, Trey Hutchins 16.746, Brad Queen 16.886, David Sell 17.461, Wesley Thomason 17.513.

Modifieds qualifying: Josh Nichols 15.568, Jonathan Brown 15.797, Devin Steele 15.887, Gary Young Jr. 15.891, Roy Cook 15.894, Jerry Scott 15.931, Brad Allen 15.943, John Barilka 15.950, Randy Butner 15.956, Johnny Stovall 16.021, Connie Wallace 16.129, Brody Jones 16.263, Richard Thomas 16.310, Phil Bryant 16.421, Thomas Scott 16.464, Ronnie Austin 16.487, Larry Cook 16.535.

X-treme Cars qualifying: Barry Wilson 19.814, Keith Brame 19.856, Ben Walker 19.911, Ben Hanks 20.211, Jake Edgley 20.250, Jerry Kernodle 20.403, Brandon Sharpe 20.465, Larry Isley Jr. 20.496, Billy Scoggins 20.531, Harold Jones 20.592, Sandy Edgley 20.679, Richie Placer 20.679, Michael Myrick 20.871, William Jones 21.034, Brian Hatch 21.243, Chris Cannon 21.324, Tony Murray 21.612, Ronnie Riggs 21.980, Roger Brannon 33.378.

Jonathan Brown in the hunt for 2 titles in 2012

Tyler Williams — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:26:01 +0000

Jonathan Brown in the hunt for multiple championships in 2012 at Ace Speedway

By: Tyler Williams

In the world of weekly short-track racing, most drivers consider themselves fortunate to be in contention for a championship title, some drivers consider it a bar to grade themselves by if they are a serious contender for a championship or not. For modified driver Jonathan “Jon Boy” Brown, the opportunity to compete for a championship presents itself in not one, but two different ways.

Brown is competing in two different modified series’ in 2012 at Ace Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Elon, NC. Brown is competing in the KPMOTO.com Weekly Modified’s division and also in the Monster Energy Drink: Tour De Madness Series.

Though the cars may look similar to the casual fan, the differences are vast indeed. Brown’s KPMOTO.com Modified provides an estimated 400-450 horsepower while Brown’s Monster Modified is 600 horsepower. Also the race format’s are different as the usual KPMOTO.com Modified race runs 40 laps, whereas in the Monster Energy Drink: Tour De Madness Series each event features Two-50 lap events. Even the number on the side of the car is different as Brown’s KPMOTO.com Modified is a white #10, while his Monster modified is a black #22.

From Brown’s perspective, the differences aren’t that noticable. “They (The 2 Race Cars) both got 4 wheels and they both go around the race track”.

For Brown, the biggest challenge comes in learning how the competition will react to him. “Everyone at the stadium I have an idea of how they’re going to drive me and what drivers I can race and which ones I have to be careful around” said Brown. “At Ace I’m still learning how everyone drives so that’s definately been the biggest challenge”.

Upcoming races for Jonathan Brown at Ace Speedway include a 40 lap race Friday, May 11th in his first Adam’s Towing & Recovery/AAA Triple Aces Series event, then a 30 lap race on June 1st and twin 25′s on June 8th all in the KPMOTO.com Modifieds at Ace Speedway. Brown’s next event in the Monster Energy Drink: Tour De Madness series at Ace is a special Tuesday, July 3rd event where Brown and the rest of the Monster Energy Modifieds will run two-50 lap races, and then again on Labor Day Monday, September 3rd.

-Ace Speedway located in Elon, NC is a 4/10′s mile facility that has features local short-track racing since 1956 every friday night. Under the sanctioning of the American Speed Association, Ace Speedway continues to thrive and strive to present the best in short track racing, weekly racing divisions include Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Models, KPMOTO.com Modifieds, Strutmasters.com Limited-Late Models, Chick-Fil-A Mini Stocks & King’s Auto Salvage Extreme’s.

-For more information on Ace Speedway Racing, please visit www.acespeedway.com

-For more information on Jonathan Brown, please visit his website www.brownstyleracing.com

-For more information on American Speed Association, please visit www.asa-racing.com

5/7-5/13: Dustin Rumley

Staff — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:23:12 +0000

This week’s Driver of the Week is Dustin Rumley.

The McLeansville Missile took home his first win since 2010 this past Friday night on Boy Scout night. After Rumley qualified 4th fastest, he was able to lead the most laps and hold off several late charges from other drivers to pick up the win.

Rumley, a 2010 track champion in the Late Model division, is believed to be the youngest late model champion in track history.

Follow Up Article for May 4th

Tyler Williams — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:33:48 +0000

Taken from TheTimesNews.com

May 05, 2012 1:03 AM

Adam Smith / Times-News

ALTAMAHAW — Two nerve-wracking restarts packed into the final five laps threw what had been a sure victory for Dustin Rumley into peril.

But his confidence never waned, even as all sorts of trouble nipped at his race car.

“The main thing is you can’t lose your cool,” the McLeansville driver said. “I’m sure I almost did. But I kept my cool and we come out on top.”

With Rodney Cook boldly bearing down to create nothing less than a fantastic finish, Rumley proved assertive and resourceful enough to win the 75-lap Late Models feature Friday night at Ace Speedway.

“I said, ‘I don’t care. They ain’t passing me. If I’ve got to dirt-track it all the way around, I will,’ ” he said, sweaty and satisfied, after spiking the checkered flag in the Victory Lane.

Rumley won for the first time in Ace’s premier classification since the summer of 2010.

After reaching a dominating groove at the front — lapping cars and smoothly cruising ahead of the 13-car field — the ending suddenly became a fit of chaos and breathtaking moves.

Reidsville’s Cook, shoving the nose of his No. 14 car to the low side of the track, gained the preferred inside line during goose-bump-inducing moments that highlighted both of the final restarts.

And just when Cook seemed poised to vault into the lead, Rumley charged back the hard way, powering his No. 88 Chevrolet along the high, outside line.

There was one instance when slight contact sent Rumley’s car wiggling dangerously close to the concrete outside wall.

“But when you run this track over and over again, you kind of know the fine line there,” Rumley said. “He got the nose up under me. My car was just a little bit better, though. My car took a few laps to get going and a few laps was all we needed.”

Cook settled for second place, his best result of the young season, despite an issue with his car’s rear brakes.

He certainly left nothing on the table, somehow charging his car through a three-wide situation between turns one and two on a restart to the 50th lap, before slicing toward a potential win with the late burst that challenged Rumley.

“You let it all hang out, man, anything can happen,” Cook said. “I’m just glad I was able to hang on to it.”

Pelham’s Barry Beggarly, the defending champion, placed third. Burlington’s Scotty Warren and Kevin Neal finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

Points leader Speedy Faucette posted the quickest qualifying performance for the third time in as many tries this season. He came in eighth after overcoming several pitfalls and battling into the top five late.

Former champion Todd Massey, driving the No. 1 car from Cook’s stable, made a return appearance and led early after an invert of the fastest five qualifiers.

History was on full display during the opening laps with Beggarly and Massey — the only four-time Late Models champs of Ace’s modern era — racing for second position behind Rumley.

– In the 30-lap Modifieds race, Burlington’s Gary Young Jr. quickly seized control and led every lap on the way to picking up his first victory of the season.

The defending champion’s No. 45 car proved strong through four caution periods and double-file restarts and never hinted of fading.

“I didn’t know if I was going to get up here this year,” he said, holding his 6-month-old son Victory Lane. “If I get the car hooked up, I can check out like that.”

Pfafftown’s Randy Butner placed second and Gibsonville’s came in third. Kernersville’s Jonathan Brown, who entered as the points leader, ended up ninth among the 14-car field due to an apparent overheating issue.

– In the 35-lap Limited Late Models race, Liberty’s Boo Boo Dalton delivered his second victory of the season in commanding fashion, leading the final 24 laps with comfort ahead of the 13-car field.

“It was on a rail. I couldn’t ask for a better car,” said the teenager, who earlier in the night supplied the division’s top qualifying effort.

Pleasant Garden’s Patrick Coleman finished second. Haw River’s Jason Payne crossed the line in third.

– Friday night’s other winners at Ace were Thomasville’s Michael Tucker (25-lap Mini Stocks), McLeansville’s Ben Walker (20-lap X-treme Cars) and Garland Ricketts (20-lap Flathead Fords).

Here are Friday night’s results from Ace Speedway:

Late Models (75 laps): Dustin Rumley, Rodney Cook, Barry Beggarly, Scotty Warren, Kevin Neal, Dean Fogleman, John Moore, Speedy Faucette, Brad Kurth, Cole Apple, Kevin Parker, Todd Massey, Bobby Griffin.

Limited Late Models (35 laps): Boo Boo Dalton, Patrick Coleman, Jason Payne, Randy Sampson, Calvin Meadows, Reggie Doub, Garrett Jones, Jason Turner, Ziggy Zimmerman, Trey Hutchins, Bethany Stovall, Dan Discepoli, David Sell.

Modifieds (30 laps): Gary Young Jr., Randy Butner, Phil Bryant, John Barilka, Roy Cook, Ronnie Austin, Larry Cook, Dennis Steele, Jonathan Brown, Jerry Scott, Brody Jones, Johnny Stovall, Richard Thomas, Josh Nichols.

Mini Stocks (25 laps): Michael Tucker, P-Nut Vernon, A.J. Sanders, Wesley Thomason, Chris Breedlove, Barry Wilson, Mike Vernon, Amber Baldwin, Kenny Myers, Sharon Botts, Mike Herron, Andrew Durham.

X-treme Cars (20 laps): Ben Walker, Keith Brame, Jerry Kernodle, Jake Edgley, Barry Wilson, Sandy Edgley, Richie Placer, Larry Isley Jr., Drew Hopkins, Harold Jones, William Jones, Ronnie Riggs, Brooke Chilton, Roger Brannon, Tony Murray.

Late Models qualifying: Speedy Faucette 15.810, Scotty Warren 15.814, Barry Beggarly 15.839, Dustin Rumley 15.870, Todd Massey 15.893, John Moore 15.945, Rodney Cook 15.971, Dean Fogleman 16.040, Kevin Neal 16.102, Brad Kurth 16.158, Bobby Griffin 16.201, Kevin Parker 16.293, Cole Apple 16.312.

Limited Late Models qualifying: Boo Boo Dalton 16.026, Patrick Coleman 16.129, Jason Payne 16.188, Randy Sampson 16.388, Calvin Meadows 16.448, Reggie Doub 16.455, Jason Turner 16.578, Garrett Jones 16.593, Trey Hutchins 16.690, Bethany Stovall 16.891, David Sell 16.987, Dan Discepoli 17.000.

4/30-5/6: Ride-Along Drivers

Staff — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:58:54 +0000

This week’s Driver of the Week is not just one driver, but all the drivers who brought their cars out this weekend to participate in the Ride-Along for the kids as part of YMCA Night this past Friday at Ace presented by Superior Trailer.

As part of the pre-race ceremonies kids came down onto the track to ride along with the stars and cars of the famous 4/10′s mile. We thank all the drivers who brought their Extreme and CCS Super Limiteds to the front stretch to allow our young fans to ride with them around the track for a few laps.