Relive the entire 2010 Florida Speedweeks from New Smyrna Speedway in Samsula, Florida as the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing was conducted from February 5-13, 2010. Travis Eddy and Erik Jones raced throughout the week on the fast 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval representing Owosso Speedway while down in the Sunshine State.

Simply scroll down to the bottom and begin reliving Speedweeks and the progress of Eddy and Jones as they competed in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds and ASA / Crate Late Models Divisions respectively. The 20-year-old Eddy from Midland, Michigan was in his #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet while the 13-year-old Jones, who calls Byron, Michigan home, drove his #4 Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet.

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11:45a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 12, 2010): Racing at New Smyrna Speedway for Friday, February 12th has been called off. So with that annoucement, this will officially wrap up our coverage of Speedweeks. The final day of the 44th annual World Series of Asphat Stock Car Racing is on Saturday, February 13th and you can catch all of the action by following the "Trackside Now" feature courtesy of our friends at: Speed51.com

2009 Owosso Fall Nationals Champion, Travis Eddy finished in the runner-up position in the chase for the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks title.

13-year-old Erik Jones finishes his first ever Speedweeks tied for ninth in the final 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.

Thank You to everyone who followed our coverage from Florida throughout the week. Over 1,800 views, and we sincerely appreciate it.


11:30a.m. (EST) ---- The weather forecast for today is downright ugly to say the least. A 90% chance of Showers and Thunderstorms throughout the morning, afternoon, and into the evening is being forecasted.

Practice was scheduled to start at 11:00a.m., but Mother Nature is the only one making laps around the 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval.

As soon as word comes down from track officials one way or the other, we'll post it right here on OwossoSpeedway.com


11:05a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 12, 2010): This is Day 8 of Owosso Speedway's coverage of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. This is also the final day of coverage from the 2010 Speedweeks.

On tap today is the final race of Speedweeks for the ASA / Crate Late Models as they will run a 25-lap feature. Also in action will be the NASCAR Tour Modifieds who are the headliners with the running of the 25th annual Richie Evans Memorial 100. The SK Modifieds will wrap up their Speedweeks as well while the Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Pro Trucks are also in action.

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1:03a.m. (EST) ---- The results are official, Erik Jones finished a career-high 6th place in the ASA / Crate Late Models. This will conclude our coverage for the day, we will resume and close out our coverage on Friday February 12, 2010.

12:54a.m. (EST) ---- Still waiting on the ASA / Crate Late Models to make it through tech. With the way this week has gone, tech could have a major affect on the official finishing order.

12:27a.m. (EST) ---- We're getting word that Erik Jones came home a career-best 6th.

12:23a.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Sean Bass winner of the ASA / Crate Late Model feature. We're awaiting word on further results.

11:42p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Kevin Henry winner of the Pro Truck feature. The ASA / Crate Late Models are next.

11:30p.m. (EST) ---- We are 13 laps into the Pro Truck race. Next on the track will be the ASA / Crate Late Models. Congratulations go out to Ronnie Silk, winner of the SK and Touring-type Modified features, JR McMickle winner of the Late Model feature and Brian Finney winner of the Super Late Model feature. 

7:37p.m. (EST) ---- Because Brandon Sweet was disqualified, Erik Jones officially qualified 10th.

7:30p.m. (EST) ---- Erik Jones qualified 11th, and will start inside of the sixth row. 

6:53p.m. (EST) ---- Drew Brannon has set fast time for the ASA / Crate Late Models. We are still awaiting full results.

6:31p.m. (EST) ---- The ASA / Crate Late Models have begun qualifying. Results will be posted when they become available. 

4:23p.m. (EST) ---- The ASA / Crate Late Models WILL be qualifying tonight. They will be the last division to qualify.

3:45p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is complete for all six divisions and after a break, Qualifying starts at 4:00p.m. With the schedule change for the ASA / Crate Late Models as they will run their 50-lap feature tonight instead of tomorrow.

New Smyrna Speedway Officials haven't decided whether or not the ASA / Crate Late Models will Qualify due to todays schedule change. Originally on todays schedule, they were not scheduled to do so. The other five divisions are all scheduled to Qualify today.

One way or the other, the ASA / Crate Late Models last day of Speedweeks will be tomorrow, (Friday. February 12th) If the expected weather does move in and cancel tomorrow's racing activities, the ASA / Crate Late Models portion of Speedweeks will end at that point.


3:10p.m. (EST) ---- Schedule UPDATE; In light of expected weather that's forecasted for tomorrow (Friday, February 12th) and due to the fact the New Smyrna Speedway has already lost two nights due to the weather, the 50-lap Feature for the ASA / Crate Late Models will be tonight and the 25-lap feature scheduled for tonight, has been moved to tomorrow.

This is to give the ASA / Crate Late Models division their big feature of the week without fear of losing it to the weather. In case the weather breaks tomorrow, they will still be in action with a 25-lapper. If they lose tomorrow, the points earned up to and after tonight's big 50-lap Feature, would then become the final 2010 ASA / Crate Late Model Speedweeks Points Standings.


2:45p.m. (EST) ---- It was announced earlier today that the ASA / Crate Late Models will run a 50-lap feature TONIGHT instead of a 25-lap feature. There is also the divisions' 50-lap Speedweeks Finale scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, February 12th.

The 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Racing at New Smyrna Speedway wraps up on Saturday, February 13th with the 2010 Speedweeks Finales for the Super Late Models, who will race in the Pete Orr Memorial 100. Also the NASCAR Tour Modifieds, Limited Late Models and Pro Trucks will all decide their 2010 Speedweeks Champions.

Owosso Speedway Coverage from Florida will conclude after tomorrow's (Friday, February 12th) scheduled 50-lap ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Finale.

On Saturday, February 13th, you'll still be able to catch live coverage from the Sunshine State and the 2010 Speedweeks Finale thanks to our good friends at: Speed51.com


2:10p.m. (EST) ---- The Super Late Models headline tonight's racing action with a big 50-lap Feature. Owosso Speedway wants to wish the best of luck to Michigan based drivers, Kelsey Steele and John Long, who are down in Florida competing.

Steele, the daughter of former ARCA Series Champion, Tim Steele, was the 2009 Young Guns Track Champion at Berlin Raceway and the 15-year-old from Grand Rapids, Michigan is making the big jump up to Super Late Models in 2010 and is expected to compete for the Rookie of the Year title in the CRA Super Series.

Currently, she's tied for 14th in the 2010 Super Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.

Long is a former competitor in the Super Pro Late Model Series as well as the O'Reilly Auto Parts USA Modifieds Series. The Niles, Michigan veteran has spent the last couple of season racing Super Late Models and Late Models at such tracks as: Kalamazoo Speedway, M-40 Speedway, New Paris Speedway, and Plymouth Speedway.

Currently, he's tied for sixth in the 2010 Super Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.



11:30a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 11, 2010): Welcome to Day 7 of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in Samsula, Florida. Practice has started as the ASA / Crate Late Models will now be the sole focus of Owosso Speedway's coverage of the 2010 Florida Speedweeks.

The Florida / IMCA Modifieds portion of Speedweeks ended last night (Wednesday, February 10th) and a big Congratulations goes out to the 2009 Owosso Fall Nationals Champion, Travis Eddy as he finished second in the final 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Points Standings.

The Midland, Michigan driver finished fourth in last night's caution free 50-lap feature. Overall, Eddy recorded two second place finishes, a third, and a fourth, for Four Top Four finishes to start off his 2010 racing season. Tank Tucker was crowned the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Champion!


As for today (Thursday, February 11th) Practice is on-going and will run until 3:00p.m. After an hour break, Qualifying will start as every division except the ASA / Crate Late Models will Qualify.

The Crate Late Models will once again draw for an inversion based on last nights' feature finishing order. So Patrick Laperle, last nights' feature winner, will draw a number between 1-10. Erik Jones finished 11th last night after starting 23rd, so he will start on the inside of the sixth row in tonight's 25-lap feature.

He was originally supposed to start eighth in last nights' feature, but because he wasn't properly registered for last nights' activities, the Byron, Michigan teenager was sent to the rear of the field in his #4 Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet.

So far during Speedweeks, the 13-year-old has a 14th place, an eighth, and an 11th place to show off and currently sits 10th in Speedweeks points.

Joining the ASA / Crate Late Models will be the Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, Limited Late Models, SK Modifieds, and Pro Trucks, who'll be making their Speedweeks debut today.

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12:38a.m. (EST) ----Getting word Jones actually started 23rd and came home 11th in the ASA / Crate Late Models feature. This will conclude our coverage for tonight. Coverage will begin Thursday February 11, 2010 for practice.

Goodnight...

11:30p.m. (EST) ---- Patrick Laperle wins the ASA / Crate Late Model feature. We are awaiting word on Erik Jones.

11:18p.m. (EST) ---- As the cars went down the backstretch after the restart there was an accident, bringing out the caution yet again, with the field still on lap seven. Brandon Johnson leads.

11:10p.m. (EST) ---- In preparation for a restart there was another caution that occurred, putting the field back under yellow with seven laps in.

11:00p.m. (EST) ---- The green flag is now out for the ASA / Crate Late Models.

10:35p.m. (EST) ---- Jason Boyd unofficially takes the win in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. Tank Tucker will be crowned the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing pending tech. Travis Eddy unofficially comes home 4th and finishes a close 2nd in the final point standings. Now the ASA / Crate Late Models are preparing for their 25-laps. Erik Jones will start 8th.

10:13p.m. (EST) ---- Travis Eddy will be starting 7th as the Florida / IMCA Modifieds prepare for their 50-lap feature.

7:46p.m. (EST) ---- Travis Eddy qualified 7th in the 17 car Florida / IMCA Modified field, awaiting the invert, however we do know Erik Jones will be starting 8th in the ASA / Crate Late Model division. The action is underway with the Late Model feature up first.

7:15p.m. (EST) ---- We're awaiting qualifying results for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. The ASA / Crate Late Models are not qualifying tonight, as their starting line-up will be based on the finishing order of their most recent feature with the feature winner drawing an invert between 1-10.

4:56pm. (EST) ---- Qualifying has begun. First out are the Tour-Type Modifieds.

4:14p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the day. Qualifying is set to begin shortly.

2:55p.m. (EST) ---- A driver change down in Florida as Pro Late Models driver and 2009 Ray Prieur Memorial Feature Winner, Robbie Johnson will climb behind the wheel of Jimmy Novak's #53 Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet in the ASA / Crate Late Models division for the evening.

Johnson, who calls Birch Run, Michigan home and normally pilots his own #21 Bus Stop Inn Chevrolet, has been down at New Smyrna throughout Speedweeks assisting on Novak's crew.


1:15p.m. (EST) ---- Practice will continue until 3:00p.m. Then after a one hour break, Qualifying starts at 4:00p.m., beginning with the NASCAR Tour Modifieds followed by Super Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, and SK Modifieds. The ASA / Crate Late Models and Limited Late Models will not qualify and instead the last feature winner in both divisions will draw for an inversion between 1-10.


12:50p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is underway at New Smyrna Speedway. Weather is beautiful down in the Sunshine State and looks that way for the next several days.

Tonight is a BIG night for Midland, Michigan's Travis Eddy who has two second place finishes and one third place showing heading into the big 50-lap Speedweeks Finale for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. The 20-year-old is just four points behind two-time feature winner, Tank Tucker and must finish at least two (2) spots ahead of the Florida veteran to clinch the 2010 Speedweeks Title and join his Father, the legendary Mike Eddy as a Florida Speedweeks Champion




13-year-old Erik Jones has an eighth place and a 14th place showing in the two features held so far and currently sits ninth in 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings, just four points behind 2009 ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division Rookie of the Year, Jerick Johnson, and only 20 markers outside the Top Five in the week long title chase, which ends on Friday, February 12th with a 50-lap feature.




12:10p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Wednesday, February 10, 2010): Today's schedule features another full slate of events with six divisions on tap as the Florida / IMCA Modifieds will wrap up their portion of Speedweeks tonight with a 50-lap finale and afterwards, will crown the 2010 Florida Speedweeks Modifieds Champion. Coming into tonight, Travis Eddy is just four (4) points behind Tank Tucker in the chase for the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks title.

The ASA / Crate Late Models will also be action. The NASCAR Tour Modifieds will also run a 50-lap Feature in the running of the John Blewett III Memorial 50. The Super Late Models, SK Modifieds, and Limited Late Models also are racing on Day 6  (Technically Day 4 with the opening night and day 5 rain outs) of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.

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10:06p.m. (EST) ---- The nights events have been canceled due to the weather and late running show. This will conclude tonights coverage.

Goodnight...

9:14p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is ongoing in preparation for the start of feature events. Each division will get one (1) 20-lap practice session before the start of features.

8:52p.m. (EST) ---- Getting word that the invert for the ASA / Crate Late Models was a five, this puts Patrick Laperle and Brandon Johnson on the front row. Erik Jones will be starting inside the fifth row.

7:31p.m. (EST) ---- Track drying is going much slower than expected, therefore the scheduled 7:30p.m. start time will be delayed.

7:15p.m. (EST) ---- Waiting on word from New Smyrna Speedway, but as far as we know, we're awaiting practice to start and immediatley following will be the start of features.

6:11p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying has been scrapped for the night. The evenings events will start by points with the points leader drawing for an inversion. Once the track is dry each division will get one brief round of practice and they track is looking to begin at 7:30p.m.

4:51p.m. (EST) ---- The track drying process is set to begin shortly. Weather looks to be clearing from the area and it is beginning to look like we will be racing tonight.

4:00p.m. (EST) ---- Nothing has changed since the last update as rain is still in the area. Once word comes from the track, one way or the other, it'll be posted. Stay Tuned....


3:00p.m. (EST) ---- Rain is still the story of the day so far for Day 5. New Smyrna Speedway Officials have indicated that they will make every effort possible to get the show in tonight.

The Florida / IMCA Modifieds have tonight and tomorrow left in their portion of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Tonight they're scheduled for a regular 25-lap feature before their 2010 Speedweeks finale tomorrow, which will be a 50-lap feature.

The ASA / Crate Late Models still have a few nights left. After tonight, they will be in action tomorrow and Thursday, all 25-lap features, before they run their 2010 Speedweeks finale on Friday, February 12th in a 50-lap feature.


1:25p.m. (EST) ---- Mother Nature has paid a visit to New Smyrna Speedway and has put a halt on Practice for Day 5 of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. As soon as any updates are released, they'll be posted right here on OwossoSpeedway.com....


12:20p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has started for all six divisions and will go until 4:00p.m. The rotation for the Practice Sessions will be SK Modifieds, ASA / Crate Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, and Limited Late Models.


Coming into today's action, Midland, Michigan's Travis Eddy scored another impressive second place showing in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds 25-lap Feature from last night, his second runner-up showing in a row to go with a third place finish on Saturday, February 6th. The 20-year-old took the lead on lap eight and with five laps to go on a restart, was passed by eventual race winner, Jerry Symons. While battling for second, Florida ace, Jason Boyd made contact with Eddy's #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet sending both up the track. Eddy recovered, but couldn't reel in Symons and settled for second place.

"We're happy how the day turned out considering how it started," Eddy stated after the 25-lap feature. "The car ended up a little tight as it lost some stagger in the race. We feel if we get the tires to stay where we want them we'll be in good shape for these last two races." He added.

Heading into tonight's 25-lap feature, the final one before tomorrow's 50-lap Speedweeks finale for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Eddy is second in the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Points Standings by just four markers behind two-time feature winner, Tank Tucker. (158-154)


In the ASA / Crate Late Models, 13-year-old Erik Jones is hot off an impressive eighth place finish in last nights' 25-lap Feature. The Byron, Michigan teenager started 14th and despite a mid-race run in with Patrick Laperle while running in the Top 10. After getting his spot back, since he wasn't the cause of the caution, he drove his #4 Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet to his first Top 10 of Speedweeks and vault himself into the Top 10 in Speedweeks Points!

"We're getting more comfortable with the car and we were able to pass some teams, so we're making progress." Jones remarked. "I'm getting more confident running with these guys. We just need a small little something else to bring it all together and we'll be right there battling for a win before Speedweeks is over." He ended.

Coming into tonight, Jones is ninth in 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings, just four points behind 2009 ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division Rookie of the Year, Jerick Johnson, and only 20 markers outside the Top Five in the week long title chase, which ends on Friday, February 12th with a 50-lap feature.


11:15p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Tuesday, February 9, 2010):
Today's schedule features a full slate of events with six divisions on tap as the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will once again be action. Also on the card will be Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, SK Modifieds, and Limited Late Models on Day 5  (Technically Day 4 with the opening night rain out) of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.

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11:43p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Erik Jones, coming home 8th in the 28-car field for the ASA / Crate Late Models. This will conclude our coverage of Day IV of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Coverage will resume for practice on Tuesday, February 9th.

Goodnight...

10:55p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Travis Eddy for finishing 2nd for the second consecutive time behind Jerry Symons after leading several laps.

9:49p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Troy DeCaire on winning the TBARA Sprint Car race. DeCaire, who calles Tampa, Florida home made one appearance with the Auto Value / Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint Series at the Owosso Speedway on Saturday, July 4, 2009, finishing 7th.

9:35p.m. (EST) ---- Getting word that Erik Jones unofficially finished eighth, his first career top ten in a Late Model in just his second ever start.

9:14p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Austin Kirkpatrick, winner of the ASA /Crate Late Model feature.

9:07p.m. (EST) ---- Erik Jones and Patrick Laperle spun in turn one, bringing out the yellow on lap 18. Jones was running in the top ten at the time of the caution.

8:32p.m. (EST) ---- The ASA / Crate Late Models are preparing to begin their 25-lap feature. Erik Jones will be starting 14th, based on his finishing position from the last night the ASA / Crate Late Models ran.

7:00p.m. (EST) ---- In just about 30 minutes racing will begin. The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are the sixth feature scheduled for the night, while the ASA / Crate Late Models will be the third feature of the night.

4:00p.m. (EST) ---- Practice for the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds is complete. Their will be no Qualifying for either division, so the teams of Erik Jones and Travis Eddy, and their crews, will be able to take a breather and relax for a couple of hours before tonight's festivities.

13-year-old Erik Jones and his Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet will now wait until the start of tonight's feature, as he'll start on the outside of the seventh row (14th) in the 25-lap ASA / Crate Late Models Feature. There still will be an inversion draw for the Crate Late Models, but the inversion can be no higher than 10, so Jones already knows where he'll start his second career Late Model race. Coming into tonight's feature, Jones sits 14th in the 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.

20-year-old Travis Eddy will also sit and wait as later on in the evening, he'll find out the results of inversion draw for the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature. He could start up front or towards the middle of the field, depending on two-time feature winner, Tank Tucker's draw for the inversion. Eddy's Speedweeks results so far consists of a third place on February 6th and a runner-up showing on February 7th.

Racing begins at 7:30p.m. with Sprint Cars heat races followed by Features beginning with NASCAR Tour Modifieds and then the Antique Racecars, which were an addition to the nights festivities.

Once they are done, the ASA / Crate Late Models 25-lap Feature will be next followed by the Sprints, SK Modifieds, and the night wraps up with the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature.

We'll be back around 7:00p.m., with more updates as racing gets underway for Day IV of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing from New Smyrna Speedway. We thank you for keeping up with us throughout the 2010 Florida Speedweeks....


3:00p.m. (EST) ---- All appears to be good to go for Travis Eddy and his #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet. Thanks to the hard work of his entire crew, led by Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer and Travis' Crew Chief and Father, Mike Eddy as well as Car Owner, Dan Wieland.

Also working to make sure Eddy's ride is in top shape down in Florida includes; Matt Eddy, as well as 2005 Owosso Speedway Pro Stocks Track Champion, Tom Stone. Stone's Wife and Daughter, Angie and Jen are also in attendance.

Two drivers who ran at the Big "O" in the Modifieds division during the 2009 racing season, Joey Morisette and Chris Stearns are also in attendance aiding in the Eddy efforts along-with Morisette's Father, Joe.

All of the above have played a vital role in keeping Eddy's Howe Racing Enterprises, Wieland Contracting, Zawacki Racing Engines, TravisEddy.com machine on the track throughout Speedweeks.


2:35p.m. (EST) ---- The damage to Eddy's machine wasn't as bad as it first appeared as the hard-working crew went to work on the car. They replace a broken lower bvall joint, repaired some cosmetic damage and he was back out in time for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds next Practice Session.

Set-up adjustments will be made once Eddy confirms the car is durable enough. So far there doesn't appear to be any major structural abnormalities suffered from the accident.


1:00p.m. (EST) ---- Travis Eddy has just bounced his Florida / IMCA Modified off the front stretch wall after possible contact with another car.  His right front tire came off the car and bounced down the track, hitting the side of his car before jumping the pit road wall seperating the track from pit road and landing near the safety truck down by turn one.  He is ok and no one got hit by the tire.

More Details and the extent of the damage to Eddy's #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet will be posted as soon as they become available.


12:30p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is now in progress at New Smyrna Speedway and is on a rotating basis between the NASCAR Tour Modifieds, ASA / Crate Late Models, SK Modifieds, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, and Sprints until 4:00p.m. Qualifying starts at 4:30p.m. for the SK Modifieds and NASCAR Tour Modifieds.

The ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will not Qualify. Feature winners; Stephen Hasse (ASA / Crate Late Models - 02/06) and Tank Tucker (Florida / IMCA Modifieds - 02/07) will draw for an inversion based on there last features' finishing order.


9:00a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Monday, February 8, 2010):
Today's schedule features the Winged Sprint Cars as headliners while the NASCAR Tour Modifieds and SK Modifieds are also in action. The ASA / Crate Late Models return after a night off while the Florida / IMCA Modifieds are also racing  for a total of five (5) divisions running on Day IV (Technically Day III with the opening night rain out) of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.

Erik Jones looks to improve on his debut in a Late Model as he qualified 11th and finished 14th out of 27 cars in the 25-lap caution free ASA / Crate Late Models Feature on Saturday, February 6th.






Travis Eddy continues to impress in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds division as he sits second in 2010 Speedweeks Points after two Top Three finishes (3rd-02/06 and 2nd-02/07) in two starts.



Coverage begins at 12:00p.m.

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5:30p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Sunday, February 7, 2010): Travis Eddy finishes second for his second consecutive Top Three finish in two starts! Tank Tucker picks up his second Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature in a row as Jerry Symons completes the Top Three.

That will wrap things up from New Smyrna Speedway for Sunday, February 7th, we'll be back on Monday, February 8th beginning at "High Noon" 12:00p.m., with updated picutres, as well as commentary, and much more.

Thanks to everyone who has logged on and followed coverage from the Sunshine State and the 2010 Florida Speedweeks thus far. We've got more nights left and we'll keep right on following Erik Jones in the ASA / Crate Late Models division as well as Travis Eddy in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds division.

Good Night....


5:25p.m. (EST) ---- 15 laps completed, 10 laps to go in the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature as the race is under caution with last nights feature winner, Tank Tucker leading the way. Travis Eddy's #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet is running in the second spot while Jerry Symons is listed in third.


5:05p.m. (EST) ---- The Sprints Heat Races are complete and so is the Limited Late Model Feature, which was won by Ben Kennedy after a lengthy dual with Jessica Murphy, who would finish second. Up next will be the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature. Travis Eddy starts on the outside of the front row! 


4:35p.m. (EST) ---- Heat Races are in progress for the Sprints. Once those are complete, the Limited Late Models Feature will roll out first and then it'll be time for the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature. As soon as a line-up is available, it will be posted.


3:10p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying is on-going for the Super Late Models and Sprints. There will be no Qualifying for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds or the Limited Late Models. Racing will start at 4:00p.m. with Sprints Heat Races followed by Features for the Limited Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Sprints, and Super Late Models.

As soon as the inversion is set for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds 25-lap Feature, it'll be posted and we'll learn where Travis Eddy will start. Coming into the Sunday Afternoon Feature, Eddy is third in 2010 Florida  / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Points.


2:50p.m. (EST) ---- A recap of last nights action as Travis Eddy finished third in the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature. He started third and was working on second when contact between him and the second place driver sent both to the rear of the field. Eddy stormed his way back up to the fourth spot and that's where he finished in the 21-car starting field.

Flagged winner, Mark Chrudimsky, was disqualified, giving Eddy the final podium finishing position in third as Tank Tucker was declared the winner over Doc McKinney and Eddy.

"The car was fast and I think we'll be in good shape for the remainder of the week," Stated the 20-year-old from Midland, Michigan. "I'm learning the track more and more every time I go out. We'll make a few more tweaks to the set-up and we'll be just fine." Eddy added.

In the ASA / Crate Late Models division, 13-year-old Erik Jones officially made his Late Model debut in his Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet and after qualifying 11th out of 27 cars, the Byron, Michigan driver started 11th and finished 14th in the field.

"We kept the fenders on the car and I learned a ton with traffic all around me all race long," Jones commented after the 25-lap caution free feature. "We'll take what we've learned and apply it as the week goes on and start collecting some Top 10s and maybe a Top Five or two." Stephen Nasse won the feature ahead of Sean Bass, Patrick Laperle, Brandon Johnson, and Dustin Delaney, the Top Five.

The ASA / Crate Late Models are off today (Sunday, February 7th) and will resume the remainder of their 2010 Speedweeks schedule tomorrow (Sunday, February 8th).


2:35p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the four divisions racing today. Those divisions running are (In Order);  Limited Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Winged Sprint Cars, and Super Late Models.

Qualifying will be for the Sprints and Super Late Models only, the Limited Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will invert the finishing positions from last nights features. Racing begins today at 4:00p.m., to accomodate those interested in Super Bowl XLIV, which will be held a few hours South of the track in Miami, Florida.


12:55p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Sunday, February 7, 2010): Welcome to a new day of racing at New Smyrna Speedway as the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing continues with Day III. Today, the Florida / IMCA Modifieds are in action while the ASA / Crate Late Models have the night off. So today will focus primarily on Travis Eddy.

As for today, Practice is on-going and will run until 2:15p.m. Throughout the afternoon, more information with regards to last night's racing action will be made available as well as photos and more....

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12:41a.m. (EST) ---- Erik Jones came home 14th in the 27 car field for the ASA / Crate Late Models. Travis Eddy came home a strong 3rd in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. 

This will conclude coverage for the Saturday February 6 portion of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Coverage will resume on Sunday February 7 for practice.

11:28p.m. (EST) ---- The Late Model feature is getting set to begin.


11:27p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Mark Chrudimsky winner of the Florida / IMCA Modified feature. More results will be posted when they become available.


10:45p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are preparing for their 25-lap feature. Travis Eddy will be starting third.


10:38p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Tim Russell on winning the 30-lap Super Late Model feature.


10:08p.m. (EST) ---- The Super Late Models are preparing for their 30-lap feature event.


10:00p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Dave Cramner for winning a close SK Modified feature over Ronnie Silk. 


9:27p.m. (EST) ---- The 20-lap SK Modified feature has begun.

9:15p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Steve Nasse, winner of the ASA / Crate Late Model feature over Sean Bass. More results will be posted when they become available.


8:54p.m. (EST) ---- ASA / Crate Late Models are getting ready for their 25-lap feature event. Erik Jones starts 11th in the 27 car field.


8:48p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Ted Christopher, winner of the Tour-Type Modified feature.


8:38p.m. (EST) ---- The Tour-Type Modifieds have taken the track for their feature.


8:19p.m. (EST) ---- Sean Bass would set fast time in the ASA / Crate Late Models with a 17.899. Erik Jones qualified 11th quick with a 18.258 around the 1/2 (.500) mile oval.

Fast time in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds was Jerry Symons with a 18.501. Travis Eddy would turn an 18.605 in his attempt to get the top qualifying spot. 

The drivers meeting is finishing up on pit road, and the first feature of the night will be the Touring Modifieds. 

8:01p.m. (EST) ---- The drivers meeting is ongoing. Opening ceremonies will begin shortly thereafter.


7:49p.m. (EST) ---- According to Speed51 the top three qualifiers in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds have failed post-qualifying tech. Still awaiting qualifying results to be released.

7:39p.m. (EST) ---- Jason Boyd set fast time for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. Qualifying results will be posted when they become available. The 7:30p.m. start time will not be met and the start of the event will be delayed.


7:00p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds is set to begin.


6:30p.m. (EST) ---- Austin Kirkpatrick sets fast time for the ASA / Crate Late Models. Qualifying results will be posted when they become available.


5:01p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying has begun for the Super Late Models. Results for the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will be posted when they become available.


4:49p.m. (EST) ---- Track cleaning operations are ongoing. Qualifying for the Super Late Models should commence soon.


4:27p.m. (EST) ---- A Super Late Model oiled down pit road prior to going out onto the track to qualify, delaying the start of qualifying even further.


3:55p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the day. Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 4:00p.m., however Speed51 is reporting that there are no cars in line to qualify, so there may be a delay.


3:17p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are preparing to begin their final practice session. Qualifying is set to begin 4:00p.m. 


2:41p.m. (EST) ---- ASA / Crate Late Models have concluded practice, they will be back for qualifying. The Florida / IMCA Modifieds will begin their final practice session at 3:20p.m.


2:20p.m. (EST) ---- Travis Eddy has been among the fastest cars throughout Practice at New Smyrna Speedway in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds division. In addition, the 20-year-old is also one of the leaders in most laps turned in Practice around the 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval over the last three days.


1:36p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds have concluded their first practice session. Coverage will resume at 2:20p.m. when the ASA / Crate Late Models return to the track for their final practice session.


1:19p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are now preparing to begin their first practice session.



12:38p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the ASA / Crate Late Models without incident. New Smyrna will NOT have practice times posted. We will rejoin coverage when the Florida / IMCA Modifieds take the track for their practice session at 1:20p.m.


12:20p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has begun for the ASA / Crate Late Models.


12:12p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has begun down at New Smyrna Speedway for Day I of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. The ASA / Crate Late Models are set to begin practicing at 12:20p.m. while the Florida / IMCA Modifieds are set to begin their practice session at 1:20p.m. Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 4:00p.m. 


11:10a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Saturday, February 6, 2010):
After the rainout of last night's events, Day I of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing is reset for TODAY; Saturday, February 6th. Travis Eddy and Erik Jones look to represent the Big "O" well during the 2010 Florida Speedweeks.

Things are just getting started down in the Sunshine State and complete coverage of everything going on down at New Smyrna Speedway will start soon....

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3:55p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 5, 2010):
New Smyrna Speedway Officials have elected to cancel Day I of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing due to showers and thunderstorms throughout the lower portions of Florida.

Join us on Saturday, February 6th beginning at 11:00a.m., for a full six in one show. The ASA / Crate Late Models with Erik Jones and the Florida / IMCA Modifieds with Travis Eddy will both be back in action along-with Super Late Models, Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, and SK Modifieds.


3:30p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 5, 2010):
(NOTE: Weather has moved into the area. As soon as word comes from New Smyrna Speedway Officials one way or the other, it'll be posted.) 

Practice is complete for all divisions and now the teams will prepare for Qualifying, which is scheduled for 4:00p.m. Immediately after Qualifying, the Drivers Meeting will commence, and then Racing starts at 7:30p.m.

The ASA / Crate Late Models are third in line to Qualify while the Florida / IMCA Modifieds will be fifth in line for Time Trials out of the six divisions in attendance.

There will be no heat races or last chance races, everyone in attendance will race in the Features only program. Both the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds Features will go 25 laps.

Also there are no Practice Times to report as they were not made available from the track.


12:05p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida, (Friday, February 5, 2010):
Practice for all divisions started at 11:00a.m., and will be on a rotating basis between the Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, ASA / Crate Late Models, and the SK Modifieds, until 3:00p.m.

Qualifying will start at 4:00p.m., for all divisions. This will be the only day that the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will Qualify. They will then draw for their starting positions for the remainder of Speedweeks.


11:15a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 5, 2010):
News and Notes from Thursday; February 4th -

Travis Eddy was amongst the fastest cars during the Test and Tune held yesterday. The 20-year-old Midland, Michigan driver quickly adapted to the track in his Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet and stated; "We'll make a few adjustments and should be in good shape for night one."

Eddy's Dad, the legendary Mike Eddy has been a popular attraction himself down at Speedweeks as the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer is a former Speedweeks Champion.


Erik Jones has had an adventurous start to his Speedweeks as the teams' hauler broke down before they  even got out of the state of Michiigan. After a lengthy wait to get the hauler fixed, the team arrived in the Sunshine State, but was unable to take part in the test and tune. Nevertheless, Car Owner Dave Jones was optimistic about his 13-year-old sons' debut; "Hopefully the bad luck is out of the way now and we can just concentrate on racing." Two-Time Owosso Speedway Pro Late Models Track Champion, Jimmy D. Smith is among the crew down in Florida helping Jones' efforts.

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6:30p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Coverage of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway will continue on Friday, February 5th. Practice times were unavailable from New Smyrna Speedway.

Owosso Speedway regulars, Travis Eddy in the IMCA / Florida Modifieds as well as Erik Jones in the ASA / Crate Late Models have arrived at the track.


6:00p.m. (EST) --- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Practice has concluded for the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at new Smyrna Speedway. Practice times will be posted when they become available.


4:15p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Practice continues for the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. While there is no set order or rotation for Practice for all of the divisions on hand, timing and scoring is at work and as soon as official Practice Times are available, they will be posted. Practice will conclude at 6:00p.m.


2:45p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Practice is on-going down at New Smyrna Speedway. TODAY (Thursday, February 4th) is earmarked as a Test and Tune Day for all divisions. As soon as Practice Times are posted, they will be updated....


In addition to the coverage provided right here on OwossoSpeedway.com for Travis Eddy and Erik Jones, you can also get live real time updates from New Smyrna Speedway throughout the entire 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing by going to Speed51.com and follow them on their live "Trackside Now" feature.


Coverage from the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway begins TODAY; Thursday, February 4th at 1:00p.m., to coincide with the start of the Thursday Test and Tune in preparation for the 2010 Florida Speedweeks.

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For 43 years New Smyrna Speedway, located south of Daytona Beach in Samsula, Florida has played host to what has become one of the biggest annual season opening events in short track racing in North America.

The World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, a solid of week of racing, will begin its 44th running from February 5-13, 2010. While the event is held such a distance away from the state of Michigan, the ½ (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval in Florida has no real regional taste to it, with drivers from all over the country as well as Canada entered every year. This year is no exception.

For the 44th edition of the World Series, drivers that make regular appearances at the Owosso Speedway will be heading down south in preparation for the upcoming 2010 racing season, which begins at the Big "O" on Saturday, April 24th with Carnage Nationals I, before the official Opening Night 2010 commences on Saturday, May 1st.

Co-Director of Media / Public Relations - P.A. Announcers; Matt Prieur and Chris Fobbe will be hard at work providing updates throughout Speedweeks on the drivers and teams representing Owosso Speedway. Including up to the minute coverage along-with photos, results, commentary from the drivers down in Florida, and much more. So if you can't make it down to Speedweeks, Keep your computer pointed right here all Speedweeks long!

Here are the two representatives from the Owosso Speedway who'll be racing down at New Smyrna Speedway during the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing;


78 Travis Eddy - Midland, Michigan
The 2009 Owosso Fall Nationals Champion in the Wieland Contracting Modifieds will head down to Florida as one of the favorites to win the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Championship. The now 20-year-old Midland, Michigan rising star will have plenty of eyes on him in the Sunshine State as his Father, Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame driver and seven-time ASA National Champion, Mike Eddy, is a former Florida Speedweeks Champion himself. 

Eddy's #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet will be in action on the following six (6) race nights; Friday, February 5th - Saturday, February 6th - Sunday, February 7th - Monday, February 8th - and on Tuesday, February 9th - and Wednesday, February 10th for the Mods 50-lap Speedweeks finale.

During the 2009 campaign, Eddy finished sixth in the final points standings at Owosso with two (2) Feature Wins, one of those the previously mentioned 2009 Owosso Fall Nationals title, as well as a feature victory on August 29th. Overall, he racked up five (5) Top Five finishes and seven (7) Top 10 showings, which were also his Top 15s. Eddy also collected four (4) Fast Qualifier Awards and one (1) heat race win and led the most feature laps of any driver in the Wieland Contracting Modifieds with 75 laps led. He also won two (2) features at Owosso's sister track to the Northeast, the Dixie Motor Speedway, collected the 2009 Track Championship at near-by Auto City Speedway and won an O'Reilly Auto Parts USA Modifieds Series race, also at Auto City.

Once Speedweeks have been completed, Eddy will regroup and concentrate his efforts on the remainder of the 2010 racing season with all out assaults on the 2010 Track Championships in the Modifieds division at both Owosso Speedway as well as the Dixie Motor Speedway while also making appearances in the O'Reilly Auto Parts USA Modifieds Series.


4 Erik Jones - Byron, Michigan
The 2009 Affordable Tire and Service Center Pro Stocks Rookie of the Year will make the move up to the Pro Late Models division in 2010 and is considered by many as one of the pre-season favorites to win the 2010 Rookie of the Year title at the Big "O" The 13-year-old begins his next step up the racing ladder in Florida competing in the ASA / Crate Late Models division.

Jones will be behind the wheel of his new Paragon Corvette Reproductions Template Bodied / Crate Motored Chevrolet Impala sporting a new number, #4 beginning with Speedweeks as the ASA / Crate Late Models division will be running on the following dates; Friday, February 5th - Saturday, February 6th - Monday, February 8th, - Tuesday, February 9th, - Wednesday, February 10th, - and the 50-lap Speedweeks Finale for the division on Friday, February 12th.

During the 2009 racing season, Jones started the year off in a Pure Stock before moving up to Pro Stocks over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. Despite the late start, Jones was impressive in the higher division with one (1) Feature Win coming on August 29th. In addition, he also picked up three (3) Top Five finishes, eight (8) Top 10 showings, and Top 15s along-with two (2) heat race triumphs to finish eighth in the final points standings.

After Speedweeks, Jones' will then re-shift his focus on the remainder of the 2010 campaign with a full schedule at the Owosso Speedway in the Pro Late Models division as well as appearances in the ASA Late Model Series Northern Division, the Super Pro Late Model Series, and select events at Owosso's sister track to the Northeast, the Dixie Motor Speedway.


For more information about the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing down at New Smyrna Speedway, log onto the track website and the Speedweeks page at: www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org 


For continuing coverage of the Owosso Speedway teams down in Florida, keep your browser locked in right here beginning on Friday, February 5th.