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Ryan Preece Wins North-South Shootout

Published at November 10, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – Ryan Preece saw an opportunity he simply couldn't pass up.

Preece, of Berlin, Conn., was in the right spot when the leaders wrecked ahead of him with four laps remaining Saturday night at Caraway Speedway, inheriting the lead he would not relinquish on the ensuing restart to win the 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG. Preece held off Chuck Hossfeld and Matt Hirschman to win the 125-lap Tour-Type Modified feature event.

Preece was making his debut in the No. 7ny owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chief Kevin “Bono” Manion and previously piloted by Ryan Newman to wins at Bristol Motor Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

“I'm still in shock right now,” Preece said. “I don't even know what to say. That was just the most up-and-down race. I can't thank my Dad enough, 'Bono,' and everybody who gave me this opportunity. Holy crap!”

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Burt Myers Wins North-South Shootout Pole

Published at November 9, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – Burt Myers knows as well as anyone how to get around Caraway Speedway, and he let everyone know how it's done on Friday afternoon.

Myers, of Walnut Cove, N.C., turned a fast lap of 15.743 seconds (104.046 mph) around the .455-mile oval to win the pole for the 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG. Myers, the second-to-last car to go out in the 30-car field in time trials, just nipped Matt Hirschman to earn his third career North-South Shootout pole for the 125-lap Tour Modified main event on Saturday afternoon.

“We're happy. We love running this event,” said Myers, whose brother, Jason Myers, qualified third. “We love these money-type races where you run like crazy, come in and put on tires, and then go back out and run like crazy again. Little brother's third, my son, Slate, is going to run his first pedal car race tomorrow, so it's a pretty good start to the weekend so far.”

George Brunnhoelzl III, the reigning NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion, qualified fourth, while Kyle Ebersole rounded out the Top-5 in time trials. Ryan Preece, Erick Rudolph, Tommy Barrett, Patrick Emerling and Danny Bohn qualified sixth through 10th, respectively.

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Burt Myers Ready To Add Another NSS Title

Published at November 3, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – Burt Myers is one of three multi-time North-South Shootout champions, and the Walnut Cove, N.C., driver isn't shy about wanting to win a third Tour Modified title to his resume next weekend.

“Winning the North-South Shootout, it's like winning a heavyweight prize fight,” Myers said. “It's the best Southern cars against some of the best Northern cars. Not only do I want to win the Shootout again, but I want to win one at Caraway Speedway, too, because I haven't won there in a while.”

The 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG is scheduled for next week – November 8-10 – at the historic Caraway Speedway. Already, nearly 30 Tour Modifieds have entered the 125-lap, $6,000-to-win main event.

Myers was the 2008 and 2009 North-South Shootout winner, breaking up a run of dominance by Pennsylvania driver Matt Hirschman – who has one four of the last six North-South Shootouts in the Tour Modified ranks. As added incentive for Myers and the No. 1 Citrusafe/Adams Towing/Trantham Moorefield Enterprises Ford, Phoenix Pre-Owned Motors is offering a $1,000 bonus to the highest finishing NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour-based driver in the event.

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North-South Shootout Supporting Red Cross

Published at November 1, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

 

SOPHIA, N.C. – The 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout will donate a portion of its proceeds to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Caraway Speedway promoters Darren and Renee Hackett announced Thursday morning that they will use the North-South Shootout to help in the recovery of Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states after Hurricane Sandy produced billions of dollars in damages earlier this week. In addition to donating a portion of the event's proceeds to the American Red Cross, drivers will also collect donations during the North-South Shootout autograph session at Caraway.

The 10th annaul Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout takes place next weekend, November 8-10, at Caraway Speedway.

“A number of our teams, drivers, fans and officials have been affected by Sandy in one way or another,” Renee Hackett said. “When people are trying to get their lives back to some semblance of normalcy in the wake of an event like the hurricane, we know that every little bit helps.”

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North-South Shootout Just Two Weeks Away

Published at October 29, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – The 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG is just two weeks away, and preparations at the historic Caraway Speedway are in full swing for the season-ending event which already has 28 Tour Modifieds entered for the main event.

North-South Shootout officials announced this week a number of of ticket options, including a VIP Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG package that includes premium seating around the .455-mile banked oval and pit access during both Friday and Saturday events.

Tickets begin at just $10 for kids, and camping is free for the weekend at the speedway.

“We're pleased to be able to offer tickets at a variety of price levels for our fans,” said Caraway Speedway's Renee Hackett. “With the economy being what it is, especially at the end of a long season of racing, we want to make it as affordable as possible for everybody.”

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Blewett Proud To Have Family Name Carried On

Published at October 15, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – Jimmy Blewett believes that his late brother stood for something important in short-track racing, and he's glad that the 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG continues to honor that spirit.

John Blewett III was the prototypical “racer's racer,” and his name continues to carry the banner for the North-South Shootout as it heads to Caraway Speedway for the second consecutive year this November 8-10. The Howell, N.J., driver lost his life in a crash during a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Thompson International Speedway in 2007.

“For this race to continue, it just says what type of person he was and what type of impact he had on the racing community,” said Jimmy Blewett, John Blewett's younger brother. “It just goes to show you what type of person my brother was. Not everybody got to meet my brother personally, but at the same time a lot of people did. He's the type of guy, you go to Bristol, Tenn., or Charlotte, N.C., and you see a bumper sticker on a car with his name. No matter where you're at, you always see some sign of him.

“Besides being such a good, stand-up race car driver, he was a do-it-all guy. He'd set it up and drive it himself, but he was also one of the best people you'd ever cross paths with in this sport and everybody knew it.”

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Hirschman Looks To Add Another NSS Title

Published at October 4, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – Matt Hirschman seeks a record fifth Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG title, and he's hoping plenty of other drivers will step up and make the road to Victory Lane as tough as ever.

A four-time winner in the Tour Modified division at the North-South Shootout, the Northampton, Pa., native Hirschman will enter both the Tour Modified and SK Modified races when the 10th annual version of the event rolls into the historic Caraway Speedway on November 8-10.

“I've always liked the open shows. When you get a chance to compete against the best from all over the place, you want to do that,” said Hirschman, who has won the last two North-South Shootouts, including last year's inaugural showing at Caraway. “There aren't too many unsanctioned races left where promoters will take a risk and pay money out of their own pocket for a big event like this.

“There's so few of them left, I'd hate to see any of them go. I hope everybody feels the same way.”

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Caraway Gears Up For North-South Shootout

Published at September 26, 2012 in Caraway and North South Shootout. Closed

SOPHIA, N.C. – The 10th annual Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG promises to be among the best events in the history of the annual showdown between the best Modified and Super Late Model drivers from across the Eastern United States.

Caraway Speedway will host the event for the second consecutive year, and track operators Darren and Renee Hackett are excited to put their best foot forward in 2012. The Colors Edge John Blewett III North-South Shootout presented by PPG will take place November 8-10 on the historic half-mile oval.

“Last year was our first year with the North-South Shootout, and it all came together very quickly,” Renee Hackett said. “Now that we've had a chance to plan for it for an entire year, we're really excited to have the best short-track drivers in the country heading to Caraway to put an exclamation point on the 2012 season.”

In addition to the North-South Shootout staple Tour Modifieds and SK Modifieds, the Super Late Models of the Pro All Stars Series will make their first appearance at the North-South Shootout for a 150-lap event as part of their national championship series.

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Charles Kepley Memorial Trophy to be Awarded at UNOH North/South Showdown at Thompson Speedway this Weekend

Published at September 6, 2012 in NASCAR WMT, NASCAR WSMT, North South Shootout and Thompson. Closed

Thompson, CT: The friends of the late Charles Kepley, Indocil Art & Design and Thompson Speedway have joined forces to present the first annual Charles Kepley Memorial Trophy in conjunction with this weekend’s UNOH North/South Showdown for the Northern and Southern Whelen Modified Tours.

As the founder of the original John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout, Charles Kepley’s insight brought the Modified racing community an amazing independently run event that featured the best drivers both north and south of the Mason-Dixon to battle head-to-head. It was a throwback to the golden age of Modified racing, one that tests the metal of a great gathering of racing talents. This season the North-South Shootout will celebrate its tenth year.

Charles Kepley unexpectedly passed away in May of last year; leaving the racing community an incredible legacy.

The UNOH Showdown is a three-race combination that will spotlight the Whelen Southern Modified Tour in a 75-lap point race followed by the Whelen Modified Tour in a 75-lap point race of their own. Upon completion of the two individual Tour’s races, the best of both series will be combined for the 50-lap UNOH Showdown. The winning driver in the non-point combination event will win $15,000 and a custom-painted helmet by Indocil Art & Design presented in memory of Charles Kepley.

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Matt Hirschman Capture His Fourth North South Shootout At Caraway Speedway

Published at November 6, 2011 in Caraway and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Jeff Fultz Wins the CRA Super Late Models, Woody Pitkat SK Mods Winner, Kenny Bost drove off to win the Sportsman race, Brian Nester won the USA modified event, Dennis Lambert drove away In the Legends

Sophia, NC — Matt Hirschman came to Caraway Speedway a little in the dark as the ninth annual John Blewett III North/South Shootout in memory of Charles Kepley shifted to the Sophia short track after being held at Concord Speedway since its inception in 2003.

But the only three-time Shootout winner found something in practice and, after getting a huge break during the mandatory pit stops to keep his track position near the front of the field, Hirschman held off three-time Caraway winner Andy Seuss to add to his record – a fourth Shootout crown.

“I know it’s not easy. To beat these guys that run here, they’ve got their act together,” Hirschman said in victory lane. “It’s a relief to be able to come here and defeat the odds to come here without much experience at all.”

Hirschman, who started fourth, hovered around the top five in the early going while Seuss and George Brunnhoelzl III drove to the head of the pack. But when the caution flew on lap 54, the door opened for mandatory pit stops.

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Commemorative Tickets on Sale for Annual North-South Shootout

Published at October 26, 2011 in Caraway and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Asheboro, NC: With the 9th Annual John Blewett II Memorial North-South Shootout presented in loving memory of Charles Kepley only days away, now is the time to secure advance tickets. The traditional event scheduled for November 4&5, 2011 at Caraway Speedway will host the northern and southern modified stars in an all-out duel for racing supremacy. The event features 125 laps of green flag racing for the mighty Modifieds.

The SK-Type Modifieds, an equally as competitive and tenacious brand of open-wheel racing, compete in a 50-lapper of their own. The ultra-competitive CRA Late Models will go the distance in 100-laps of green flag racing. Support divisions include the USA Modifieds, Legends, and Caraway’s own Sportsman division.

The North-South Shootout has gained a reputation as being the most-anticipated event of the year. The hottest ticket in town is available by logging on to northsouthshoot.com, carawayspeedway.com or by calling Caraway Speedway (336) 629-5803.

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A Diverse Entry List Could Mean New Face in NSS Victory Lane

Published at October 24, 2011 in Caraway and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Asheboro, NC — The entry list to-date for the North-South Shootout includes the likes of Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, the only three-time winner of the event, and two-time winner Burt Myers of Walnut Cove, NC. It also includes a diverse collection of drivers, who compete up-and-down the east coast.

For the first time in many years, New England’s Modified Racing Series will have strong representation. Series top-guns Les Hinckley of Windsor Locks, CT, and Kirk Alexander of W. Swanzey, NH, who have made multiple North-South Shootout starts with modest results, will look for career bests at Caraway. Fellow MRS competitor Max Zachem of Preston, CT, will also be making the trek to Caraway.

Jimmy Blewett, of Howell, NJ, a sentimental favorite, will pilot the family-owned car looking to follow in the footsteps of his brother, who was a two-time winner. Blewett, too, has had modest results with one (1) top-ten finish and four (4) top-15 finishes in six starts.

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Diverse Team to Officiate Annual North-South Shootout

Published at September 26, 2011 in Caraway and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Asheboro, NC — Over the last several months, a number of changes have been announced for the ninth annual North-South Shootout ™ for 2011. After eight successful years, the event has been moved to Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, NC. There will be new management in place for the 2011 event and there will be a host of new personnel.

Among the new personnel for 2011, competitors will also encounter many familiar faces. Shootout “veterans” will work alongside Caraway Speedway officials to ensure fair and equitable treatment to all competitors.

Some long-time Shootout officials will be taking on new responsibilities while others will remain in their familiar roles. Robert Pettit will serve as the Race Director under the Caraway Speedway Management for the 2011 installment of the event. Pettit has worked as an official with the North-South Shootout since its inception. He was a long-time official and Series Director for Southern Modified Auto Racers Tour (SMART) and continues to work as a NASCAR official at Bowman Gray Stadium. For the first time, Joe Larsen, an official with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, will be part of the team as well.

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Major Changes for 2011 North-South Shootout Announced

Published at August 19, 2011 in Caraway and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — C&C Racing Promotions announced today that they have entered into a marketing agreement with Darren & Renee Hackett of Caraway Speedway for the running of the 2011 North-South Shootout. With this agreement, the 2011 John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout TM Presented In Memory Of Charles Kepley will take place at Caraway Speedway under financial and managerial direction of speedway management.

The management and venue change for 2011 comes after much deliberation by C&C Racing Promotions.

“This was a very difficult decision to make,” said Chad Kepley, son of the late Charles Kepley, the owner and founder of the North-South Shootout. “With the unexpected passing of my father, there have been so many things to deal with from both a personal and business standpoint. In the transition, I was afraid that the North-South Shootout would suffer.”

Management of the event will be handled by the staff at Caraway Speedway with input and consultation from C&C Racing Promotions.

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James Takes Wild North-South Shootout 125

Published at November 10, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Concord, NC — The CRA Super Series North-South Shootout 125 presented by WearCrete Diamond Concrete Polishing at Concord Speedway had a little of everything – a car on its top on the second lap and another on lap 106, the leader running out of fuel during a caution with only 14 laps left and a first time CRA Super Series winner, Colt James.

Bobby Measmer, Jr. WearCrete Racing with Jeff Fultz Fast Qualifier set fast time during qualifying on Friday evening with a time of 15.688 seconds, just ahead of Jimmy Weller who turned a lap of 15.700, putting Measmer on the pole for the start. The heat races used to set the lineup for 10th through 20th for the North/South Shootout 125 were cancelled due to inclement weather when rain settled in for the evening. The lineups were then set using qualifying times only.

The CRA portion of the North-South Shootout started just after the sun set on a cool night at Concord Speedway following a very exciting day that included a portion of the back stretch fence being torn down by a car in the first feature of the day.

[11/4 Charlotte Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/5 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/6 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto

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Nester takes North South Shootout 50 at Concord

Published at November 10, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

“Yep, were good.” That’s exactly what USA Modified driver Brian Nester said after the very first practice session at Concord (NC) Speedway for the Indiana based group. And good he was, besting the 24 car field taking the front point at lap 21 passing then leader, 2010 USA Modified Series Champion, Brad Springer and never looked back. Nester fended off a hard charging Mike Stacy in the late stages to get the victory at the Series first ever visit to the Concord facility.

As first time competitors, and part of the 8th annual North South Shootout, the USA group was packed with a who’s who of Modified racers representing six different states with various track and series Champions on hand. In qualifying Springer set the fastest time with a lap of 16.722, followed by Modified Champion driver Chad Poole with a lap of 16.830, as Late Model Champion driver Stacy followed up with a lap of 16.837 making it an Ohio sweep of the top three. Nester qualified fourth with a lap of 16.902 around the unique tri angled shaped ½-mile track.

When the much anticipated green flag dropped for the start of the 50 lap duel Springer shot to the point from his pole position as Poole dropped in behind. It was short lived, however, as the yellow would fly when Brian Brewer spun up turn one on the start making slight contact with the wall. On the complete restart Springer once again shot out to the lead as Poole dropped in from his outside starting position. This time two laps got in before the caution would fly as several cars from mid pack got tangled up coming off the turn down the front stretch. This yellow turned red just briefly to clear the blocked track. Once realigned it was back to green flag conditions and just like a broken record Springer and Poole lead the field. As Springer began to open up on the field by several car lengths, Poole had his hands full of a very loose race car with both Nester and Stacy breathing down his tail pipes.

[11/4 Charlotte Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/5 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/6 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto

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Hirschman Earns Third North-South Shootout Victory; Rocco Caps off Dream Season with SK Victory; James, Nester, Sutton & Buxton Also Winners

Published at November 10, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Concord, NC — Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, turned a rollercoaster ride into his third victory in the Modified portion of the 109 U-Pull It eighth annual John Blewett III Memorial North-South ShootoutTM on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Keith Rocco of Wallingford, CT, used late race strategy to score the victory in the SK-Type Modified portion of the main event. Colt James of Newton, NC, the 2010 Concord Speedway Late Model champion, used the home turf advantage to score the victory in a slugfest in the CRA Super Series Late Models. Brian Nester of Edon, OH, scored the victory in the USA Modified Series debut at the North-South Shootout. Johnny Sutton of Harrisburg, NC, and Tommy Buxton of Raleigh, NC, shared the spotlight in Vintage action.

Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, became the first driver to win three North South Shootout victories during the event’s eight year history. Hirschman looked strong throughout the race taking the lead for the first time on lap 46. After heading down pit road on lap 62 for the mandatory pit stop, Hirschman charged back through the field to vie for the lead once again. An incident on lap 89 looked as if it may end Hirschman’s bid for victory. Quick work by his pit crew allowed Hirschman to regain the field. The repairs proved to be near perfection as Hirschman sailed through the field to regain the lead and the eventual win.

After setting fast time in qualifying on Friday, Chuck Hossfeld led the field to green for the start of the 125-lap main event for the Modifieds. The caution flew immediately for a spin by Corey Lajoie in turn one. On the complete restart it was once again Hossfeld in command. Second-running Bonsignore immediately had company in Matt Hirschman. Just outside of the top five things were heating up between Burt Myers, Eric Beers, James Civali, Ronnie Silk and Erick Rudolph.

[11/4 Charlotte Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/5 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/6 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto

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Matt Hirschman Makes It Three Wins at the North-South Shootout

Published at November 7, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, drove to his third win in the John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout victory at Concord Motorsport Park on Saturday night. Hirschman is the first driver to win the shootout three times.

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[11/4 Charlotte Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/5 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
[11/6 - North-South Shootout Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto
 

All Systems Go for the Annual North-South Shootout

Published at October 31, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — The eighth annual 109 U-Pull It John Blewett III Memorial North-South ShootoutTM has taken center stage among the brethren of the short track racing community. With the cars and stars from both the open-wheel and full-fendered ranks preparing for the annual event, the buzz has spread from east to Midwest. Teams scheduled to compete in the North-South Shootout on November 5&6 hail from New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, and more.

After seven successful years, the North-South Shootout had earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious events in short track racing. Since it’s inception in 2003, owner and promoter Charles Kepley and his team have strived to ensure that the North-South Shootout is the best-of-the-best in short track auto racing.

For the second straight year, the North-South Shootout will feature the best of both worlds as a contingent of Super Late Models, led by the Champion Racing Association (CRA) Super Series, will join the headlining Tour-Type Modifieds. Support divisions will include the SK-Type Modifieds, an equally as competitive and tenacious brand of open-wheel racing, the USA Modifieds, Vintage Modifieds, and Vintage Sportsman..

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Concord Speedway to Host Open Practice in Preparation for NSS

Published at October 28, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — On Thursday November 6, 2010, Concord Speedway in Concord, NC will be hosting an open practice for all teams scheduled to compete in the 109 U-Pull It Eighth Annual John Blewett III Memorial North-South ShootoutTM. Gates open will open at 1PM with practice scheduled from 3PM-9PM.

The anticipated practice rotation will be the Vintage Modifieds, SK-Type Modifieds, USA Modifieds, Tour-Type Modifieds, and the Super Late Models. Vintage divisions are scheduled to practice every hour on the hour. The SK-Type Modifieds will take to the track every hour on the 10’s (3:10, 4:10, 5:10, etc.) USA Modifieds are scheduled every hour on the 20’s. Tour-Type Modifieds will practice every hour on the 30’s, and the CRA Super Series Late Models will be hourly on the 45s. The schedule is subject to change at the race track’s discretion.

All teams are invited and participation is optional. Pit Passes will be $20.00 per person. Grandstand admission is free on practice day.

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C&C Racing Promotions & Masters TV Join to Broadcast North-South Shootout

Published at October 28, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — C&C Racing Promotions has reached an agreement with Masters Entertainment Services to broadcast the Eighth Annual 109 U-Pull It John Blewett III Memorial North-South ShootoutTM scheduled for November 5&6, 2010 at Concord Speedway in Concord, NC. The tape delayed broadcast will air on Fox Sports South.

“We are very excited to be working with Masters TV,” said Charles Kepley, owner of C&C Racing Promotions. “They offer years of expert experience in television production and provide the highest level of professionalism. With their focus on motorsports, we are confident that the broadcast will be second-to-none.”

Masters Entertainment Group, Inc. currently produces over 200 television programs for ESPN, ESPN2, Outdoor Channel, Fox Sports, and the Sunshine Network with specialized coverage of the automotive and motorsports industries. Notable MEG Productions include Fox Sports Net’s Inside Drag Racing and On the Track, a new series that covers many different types of motorsports events from all across America. On the Outdoor Channel, MEG produces Motor Mania, a 13-week series featuring a diverse mix of motorsports programming.

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Guaranteed Starting Spots North-South Shootout up for Grabs

Published at September 1, 2010 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — With the season winding down there is plenty on the line for teams chasing race wins and track titles. C&C Racing Promotions raised the stakes when they announced their schedule of qualifying races for the 8th Annual John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout TM. Each of the races on the schedule carries a berth for the winning car owner in the tradition-laden event scheduled for November 5&6, 2010 at Concord Speedway in Concord, NC. Northern Tour-Type Modified teams will vie for spots in six (6) qualifying races while there are three (3) spots open for the Southern Modified competitors. Five (5) berths are up for grabs for the competitors of the SK-Type Modifieds.

North of the Mason-Dixon, races carrying an owner’s guaranteed starting spot include the Modified Shootout scheduled for this week, September 2, 2010 at Thompson International Speedway in Thompson, CT. Labor Day Weekend will also find Shangri-La Speedway in Tioga Center, NY, playing host to a Modified qualifying event. Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford, CT, will host qualifying race events for both the Modified Racing Series during their inaugural visit on September 10, 2010 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on October 3. The traditional “King of the Mountain” at Sundance Vacations Speedway on October 10 will wrap up the qualifying race schedule for the Northern Mods.

Southern Modified competitor Brian King has already secured his spot for his car owner R.D. Adams with his victory in C&C Racing Promotion’s Frostbite Modified event that was run on March 20, 2010 at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, NC. Joining King will be the winning car owners of the September 6 event at Ace Speedway and the Southern Whelen Modified Tour event scheduled for October 14, 2010 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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North South Shootout Photos

Published at November 19, 2009 in North South Shootout. 0 Comments

[North South Shootout - Thursday] by Adam Fohlin
[North South Shootout - Friday] by Adam Fohlin
[North South Shootout - Saturday] by Adam Fohlin

Myers Goes Back-to-Back in North South Shootout; Hirschman Makes History with SK Win & Fultz Scores Emotional Late Model Victory

Published at November 8, 2009 in North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Concord, NC  – The South rose again at the 7th Annual John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout on Saturday night as Burt Myers of Walnut Cove, NC, successfully defended his North-South Shootout championship. It was the second straight victory for Myers in Shootout Modified competition at the annual event. By virtue of his victory Myers earned $13,080 in prize money and contingencies.

Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, made history with his victory in the SK-Type Modified event on Saturday. Hirschman, a previous Tour Modified victor, became the first driver to win in both the Tour-Type and SK-Type Modifieds. Just days after losing his son in a tragic accident, Jeff Fultz of Troutman, NC, bested a talent-laden field of Super Late Models to score the WearCrete North-South Shootout victory. Dave Steele of Tampa, FL was victorious in the Tampa Bay Area Racing Association (TBARA) Sprint car debut at the Shootout. A pair of NJ natives combined to take the Vintage action at the Shootout. Pete Brittain of Oakhurst, NJ, and Anthony Colosimo of Red Bank, NJ were winners in Vintage Modified and Vintage Sportsman divisions respectively.
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North-South Shootout Live on RaceTalkRadio.com by 51 Radio

Published at November 2, 2009 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Fans Around the Nation Can Hear Prestigious Mod Race & Inaugural Super LM Event

Concord, NC — Racing fans around the East Coast will be converging on Concord Speedway in North Carolina this week for the 7th annual North-South Shootout.  Now those who can’t make the trek to the Mid-Atlantic can still enjoy some of the flavor of the prestigious event.  Officials from the North-South Shootout, in addition to 51 Radio and RaceTalkRadio.com, announced today that the Modified Portion of the event (the John Blewett III Memorial), as well as the inaugural CRA sanctioned Super Late Model race, will be broadcast over internet radio.

Fans at the track will be able to catch spectacular racing action at Concord Speedway, including Tour-Type Modifieds, SK Modifieds, TBARA Sprints and Super Late Models, but for those that cannot make it to the track, Speed51.com, the internet leader in short track racing news coverage, will be on hand to provide blanket coverage of the event, including live play-by-play radio coverage, a 51 Radio production to be aired on RaceTalkRadio.com.  The broadcast is scheduled to begin on Saturday at approximately 2pm.

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FOX Sports South to Televise Shootout November 28th at 12 Noon

Published at October 29, 2009 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

ATTN: TBARA COMPETITORS

All Club rules will apply. Registration/Entry will follow standard TBARA procedures and will be handled directly by TBARA officials. Tires MUST be purchased through Dave Steele. Tires will also be available through Steele at Concord Speedway during the North-South Shootout.

 

World Wide Relocations Service to Sponsor Team Entries for North/South Shootout 125

Published at October 15, 2009 in Concord and North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Salem, IN — CRA Super Series officials have announced that World Wide Relocations Service, an Agent for Bekins Van Lines, will be supporting the North-South Shoot 125 Presented by WearCrete Diamond Concrete Polishing as a sponsor to support teams that will be entering the event. World Wide Relocations will pay for the entry fee for the first eight teams that enter the event that are non CRA Super Series regular teams and participated with a Super Late Model Touring Series during the 2009 season.

To be eligible for this support a team must have raced in at least half the 2009 season with the Super Late Model Touring Series they will be representing. Teams that want to take advantage of this support by World Wide Relocations Service can contact the CRA Super Series office at 812-883-0455 to get entered for the North-South Shoot 125 Presented by WearCrete Diamond Concrete Polishing.

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Earl Paules & Anthony Sesely grabbed the King’s Crown

Published at October 12, 2009 in North South Shootout and Sundance Vacations Speedway. 0 Comments

Sundance Vacation Speedway was the site of last weekend’s King of the Mountain event. Both the Tour-Type Modified and the Sport Modified events carried guaranteed starting spot for the annual North-South Shootout. By virtue of his lucrative win on Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2009 , Earl Paules earned a guaranteed starting spot in the John Blewett III Memorial Modified 125. The night before Anthony Sesely grabbed the King’s crown and also a guaranteed starting spot for his car owner in the SK-Type Modified 50 at this year’s Shootout. Both Paulus & Sesely have North-South Shootout starts in the past.

Rising Star Chase Elliott Files North-South Shootout Entry

Published at October 4, 2009 in North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — When the CRA Super Late Model Series sanctions it’s first ever event in the state of North Carolina on November 6&7, 2009 as part of the 7th Annual John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout TM it will be a first for one of their rising young talents as well. Second-generation driver Chase Elliott of Dawsonville, GA, is among the first to file an entry for the WearCrete Diamond Concrete Polishing North-South Shootout 125. When Elliott heads to the North-South Shootout it will be the first time competing at the famed half-mile tri-oval of Concord Speedway.

“When we first were approached about the race, it looked like it would be one of the biggest races of the year for the Super Late Models; comparable to the Snow Ball Derby,” said Elliott. “We are excited to be a part of it. I was supposed to run at Concord a few weeks back but the race was cancelled. I’m looking forward to racing there for the first time and to running well at the Shootout.”

When Elliott finally does get to the North-South Shootout on November 6&7, 2009, he likely will have competed in 30 plus races this season. As a rookie in the stock car ranks, Elliott has taken what may be considered an unconventional approach to the 2009 season. He has not settled into a home track or home series; instead he has raced with a host of different series at a number of different speedways, primarily in the southeast, including the CRA Super Series, ASA Southeast Asphalt Series, Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS), Viper Series and at a number of local short tracks in the Pro and Super Late Model divisions.
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North-South Shootout Promises the Best of Both Worlds in 2009

Published at October 4, 2009 in North South Shootout. 0 Comments

Lexington, NC — Since it’s inception in 2003, owner and promoter Charles Kepley has strived to ensure that his North-South Shootout TM is the best-of-the-best in short track auto racing. Over the years, he has experimented with a host of different racing series to compliment the headlining Tour-Type Modifieds. In 2009, the Shootout will feature the best of both worlds as a contingent of Super Late Models, led by the Champion Racing Association (CRA) Super Series, will be part of the festivities.

“We were very honored when Charles Kepley with C&C Racing Promotions contacted us about coming down and handling the Super Late Model portion of the event,” remarked R.J. Scott, Managing Partner of Champion Racing Association. “Charles is extremely focused on taking care of the racers and fans, that is evident in the reputation this event has, and that’s why we were so thrilled when asked us to be a part of it.”

The CRA Super Series will sanction a 125 lap Super Late Model non-points event on November 6&7, 2009 at Concord Speedway joining the Tour-Type Modifieds, SK-Type Modifieds, TBARA Sprint cars, and Vintage Modifieds. This will be the first CRA sanctioned event ever held in the state of North Carolina.

All Super Late Models and Pro Late Models that are rule compliant will be welcomed to compete.
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