Senoia Raceway Friday !

Senoia Raceway, Friday night racing, we hope!


It’s Friday Night and the weather is not looking good for racing at Senoia Raceway. But if Jack Mills or Tony and Tim Moses have anything to do about it, we should see racing as the Pure Mini Stock will be racing for a $500 Championship race.

25 laps of hard racing action only Pure Mini Stock Style, with some of the best drivers in the south.

Drivers, like Dan “The Man” Bennett, Eric Hogsed, who is young and talented and has driven Sportsman cars at 7 Flags Speedway.
Then you have the Bright’s and when they race they are always around the front of the field.

Then you could have last weeks winner, #0 of Matthew Black who did some fancy driving to get by two other cars to win the feature on the April 17th, 2010.

Then again we could have some one that has never won a race at any track, like Robbie Carter. Carter is the son of B-Cadet driver Jeff Carter. The Carter’s are a known racing family.

What about someone from Alabama, or maybe a Dixie Boy coming down and win.

No matter what, the race should be exciting as well as the other feature races, like the Nesmith late models, and even the Limited Late Models, plus the Hobby and B-Cadet features, plus the Enduro and modified mini feature.

Well now all we have to do is pray that the rain stays away from Senoia Raceway, so we can see some great racing action.

40 % chance of rain, sometimes I wonder if we are going to get some rain free racing Saturday night at Senoia Raceway.

Well let’s hope that some how the rain, disappears and we can get all 7 feature races in without a problem.

Since I hurt my back, I am looking for some young man that may enjoy racing and would like to help me film plus spot for me during the races. We can talk prices for your help when we talk and get to know each other, who knows, we could start up a friendship and also you could learn to work with me and we could strike up a business together.

Just a thought, if you can be of any help let me know give me a call at 770-361-3019 ask for Tino.

Anyway, to everyone let’s go racing this Saturday at Senoia Raceway on May 1st 2010.


Many Thanks


Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide Racing BLOG Following!

Get Ready for MORE Racing!

RACING RETURNS TO SENOIA RACEWAY MAY 1ST 2010


Who says bad weather can stop a race, well it did April 24th , but come on lets race on May 1st, as the Pure Mini have their first championship race of the year.

25 hard laps around a premier racetrack with superb officials, making sure everyone is legal.

Jack Mills, Tony and Tim Moses, have got the men towing the line, and fans can’t wait to watch the races.

Fans are arriving early just to make sure that they have their favorite spots to sit and watch the racing action.

During the cancelled rain out on Saturday I took the time to re-watch the race of the Nesmith crate race, and it was worth every minute of it. What I enjoyed most was watching the fans as “Rocket Man” Richard Stevens and Craig Scott were dueling side by side on the track. Fans were jumping out of their chairs and yelling at the tops of their voices. I noticed this because I was filming the race from above the track, and when I film I really am more focused on the drivers, but every now and then you could see the crowd, vast and many cheering their favorite drivers.

One thing is for sure, racing is alive and well at Senoia Raceway. Crowds can’t wait to get in every Saturday night. Also every feature race is worth watching, because “You can Pass” on this track, and I mean pass.

Modified Mini cars start the show, then they bring on the hobby cars, and later the B-Cadet cars, then its time for the Nesmith Late models to run, and after they have blasted around the track, the Pure Mini feature gets underway.

That just leaves the Limited Late Model cars to put on one heck of a show like Jason Williams did in his topless late model race.

Finishing the night, or the Enduro cars, and no hold are barred as these men show what they can do.
Michael Nelms in his #4 would go on to take the win, but he would also have some drivers that tried to make his life miserable. Car #38 Matt Swancey some how got tangled up with “Black Beauty” and before the race was over Black Beauty was sitting on it’s roof, as drivers and crew and officials made their way over to make sure the driver was alright, which he was. Also racing with the big and young drivers was car #85 of Pappy Powell, a long time racer who never fears these young guys.

All in all, on May 1st (RAIN PREMITING) we should see the best of the best in the Pure Mini Stock Class at Senoia Raceway, because I am sure $500 dollars will bring drivers from every where.

Big name drivers like #32 Dan Bennett is going to be there and Eric Hogsed will be running, he is always someone you have to watch. I am sure the Brights will be there, money is something they love and winning is what they have done best.

But let’s not count out the winner of April 17th races, #00 Matthew Black, or even the #54 of Norman Chambers, or even #21 of Ricky Pace.

Then again we could have an upset if #3 driven by Robbie Carter could slide in and win, wouldn’t that be something, one thing for sure he has a car that can run, BUT can he run with the best of the best?

The Topless Late model cars should see a revamped #99 or Rucker Orr, who finished 2nd to Jason Williams, but Orr is known for his outstanding driving and ability, I do not look for him to run in the back, one day he will have a break out and that’s when his game will be on.

Maybe the famous #G1 of Glenn McWaters will return to the dirt at Senoia, and if he is there you will see some pure fire driving. Glenn has been racing for 25 years and is proud of his winning ability. One thing for sure Glenn is Glenn and he has always been a fan favorite.

We know Jason Williams will be back after blistering the track Saturday night of the 17th of April, and also Scott Duffy in his #25 ride should be back if his car is finished and I know when he arrives he will be locked and loaded and ready to win.

The NeSmith Dirt Late Models will return minus #00 of “Rocket Man” Richard Stevens who put on a show for all the fans at Senoia, close behind was #0 of Craig Scott, who battled him side by side, some of the cleanest and finest racing we have yet to see.
That leads me to question if #10 Matthew Turner will make the show, he came in 3rd on the 17th of April, close behind Craig Scott.
Who ever shows up, we should see some real down home racing action.

In the B-Cadet Series, we all know that #31 Blake Griffin took the win with his blazing car, but he was closely followed by #3 of the “Magic Man” Big Jeff Carter, who is not afraid to mix it up. Jeff is a known winner and second is not where he likes to finish a race. Then we have #31 of Lee Fuller who finished 3rd, he gave it his all, but Saturday night was not Fuller’s night to win.
One of racing best drivers, #29 of Rusty Johnson looked just like his name “a little rusty” but he can and will make a huge come back. So never count out Johnson in any race.

The Hobby Class Feature proved exciting in every way, because they were passing every chance they could, and winning the feature was #41 of Scott Sherrer with #07 of Gary Brand in 2nd place some place Gary is not used to ending up and closing it down in 3rd place was a man that has become a historic figure in racing, Mr.Winford Minix in his purple #M4 car. Winford is a champion and a class driver who never turns an interview down. He is just a down home legend and a super fine race driver that everyone needs to meet.

The Modified Mini Stock, race a 4 car feature, but the winner was #9 of Evan Lancaster, who drove the wheels off his car, beating #6 of Richard Bagby and #07 of Frank Long, both Bagby and Long are veterans of the wars on dirt. So as for as Evan winning, it was a real boast to this fine young man.


Filming from high atop the tower, I have a sure fire filming advantage and can get a close look at the drivers and the racing action. From the drop of the green flag to double flagged checked flag finish, to the amazing interviews at the end of each feature.

I have the privilege of filming at Senoia Speedway in the year 2000 when it was a hot asphalt track, and to be honest I hated it.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that I would be filming Dirt track racing at the new and improved Senoia Raceway the Fastest 3/8th Dirt Oval in Georgia.
Plus working with a class act organization, like Jack Mills, Tony and Tim Moses and everyone else that works at this fantastic venue.


So fans get ready for May 1st and pray the rain stays away so that we can again go racing at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia.

See you there, and remember all DVD’s of all feature races are $25.00 so if you need a copy please let me know, just call me at 770-361-3019 and ask for Tino of Plus Photography, and I will hook you up.


Many Thanks to everyone,


Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide racing BLOG Following!!

SENOIA RACEWAY 1ST RAIN OUT

Senoia has CANCELLED it's first race of the 2010 racing season, due to heavy and severe rain.

Drivers of all you Pure Mini Stocks will have 1 extra week to prepare your car for a $500 payout, and that is like I said "Pure Mini Heaven".

So maybe your car was not ready well it better be on May 1, 2010 as the first of many Championship races gets it on at the finest race track in Georgia.

Senoia Speedway, one class act operation, that has no favorites, EVERYONE goes by the rules of the track.

Thanks to Jack Mills and Tim and Tony Moses, racing has come back to one of the best race tracks in Georgia. They have breathed a new breath of life into a track that has seen history over the years.

Thanks Tony, Tim and "Big Jack" for giving racing fans in Georgia a shot in the arm.

I have filmed there one time in this new season, and to be frank I was amazed at the turnout,

but what amazes me more is the fan knowledge of every driver and every class of races.

These are not your once in a while drive by race fans THESE FANS HAVE DIRT RUNNING DOWN DEEP IN THEIR VEINS. They are also fans that know what is going on, and can tell you who to look out for, these are race fans supreme.

Oh one more thing, when I was speaking with fans, it is amazing how early they get to the track to make sure they get their favorite place in the grandstand or along the fence for parking. These fans, come early to watch and see their favorite drivers pull in.

In other words these are REAL RACE FANS.

Sat, Apr 24, 2010 cancelled Due To The Weather

Sat, May 1, 2010
Pure Mini Stock Championship $500 To Win
Pure Mini Stock Championship $500 To Win 25 Lap Feature Event Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, and Modified Mini Stock.

Sat, May 8, 2010 (MY Birthday of all days)
Topless Late Model Championship $2000 To Win
Topless Late Model Championship $2000 To Win Feature Plus Racing in NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, May 15, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, May 22, 2010
B- Cadet Championship $1000 To Win
B- Cadet Championship $1000 To Win Feature Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sun, May 30, 2010
NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series
$2000 To WIN 40 Lap Feature Event Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jun 12, 2010
Super Late Model Championship $3000 To Win
Super Late Model Championship $3000 To Win Feature Plus Racing in NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jun 19, 2010
United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series
UDLMCS $3000 To WIN 50 Lap Feature Event Plus Racing in B-Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jul 3, 2010
FWD Demolition Derby and Fireworks Display
FWD Demolition Derby and Fireworks Display Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jul 10, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jul 24, 2010
Modified Mini Stock Championship $500 To Win
Modified Mini Stock Championship $500 To Win Feature Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Enduro Championship $500 To Win
Enduro Championship $500 To Win Feature Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Aug 7, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Aug 14, 2010
T.B.A.

Details for this event will be announced in the near future.

Sat, Aug 21, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Fri, Aug 27, 2010
United Sprint Car Series
USCS Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars plus Weekly Racing Divisions

Sat, Aug 28, 2010
United Sprint Cars Series
USCS Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars plus Weekly Racing Divisions

Sep 4, 2010
Hobby Championship $600 To Win
Hobby Championship $600 To Win Feature Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Sep 11, 2010
Military Appreciation Night
All Military Personel Receive FREE Grandstand Admission. Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Sep 18, 2010
United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series
UDLMCS $3000 To Win Feature Plus Racing in B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Oct 2, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Oct 9, 2010
Georgia Mini Sprints
Georgia Mini Sprints Plus Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Oct 23, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

Sat, Oct 30, 2010
Full Racing Program
Racing in Topless Late Model, NeSmith Late Model, B- Cadet, Hobby, Enduro, Modified Mini Stock, and Pure Mini Stock.

So see you at the races, at Georgia's fastest track on Dirt, Senoia Raceway.

NEXT RACE MAY 1, 2010 PURE MINI STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 25 LAPS

Many Thanks ,

Tino Patti

A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist

With a World Wide Racing Blog following!

RAINED OUT AT LITTLE RIVER SPEEDWAY

LITTLE RIVER SPEEDWAY, ACTION CALLED!

WREN GOODMAN MAKES THE RIGHT CALL MAY

HURT BUSINESS SURE, BUT WREN IS LOOKING AFTER HIS FANS AND DRIVERS. TO HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY

SATURDAY.

DON'T WORRY RACING WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT, AT LITTLE RIVER SPEEDWAY

SHOULD BRING IN THE CROWDS.

LITTLE RIVER SPEEDWAY, IN ALABAMA HAS CALLED THE RACING ACTION FOR LRS.

I SPOKE WITH TRACK PROMOTER, WREN GOODMAN, AND HE SAID HE HAD ALREADY PLACED IT ON THE LRS WEBSITE.

ALL RACING WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL, AT ALABAMA’S NEW TRACK THAT HAS BEEN DRAWING HUGE CROWDS.


AGAIN, LRS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAIN, WREN WANTS ALL HIS FANS AND DRIVERS BACK NEXT SATURDAY FOR SOME THRILLING RACING ACTION.

4-22-2010
Do to strong storms being forecasted for Saturday. We have decided to go ahead and cancel for 4-24. We will see you next week.


4-18-10 RACING RESULTS
Limited crate#77 Shane Barrett wins first race this season2. #35 Jason Morris 3. #11 Jeff Holt 4. #17 Mark Knight engine problems5.#43 Wayne Willis mechanical problems

Hobby#2 Jesse Hollis first win this year2.#56 Shane Beason3.#96 Andy Sprayberry4.#68 Steven Morrow5.#9 Vic Brewer

Street Stock1.65 Kevin Walls first win of season2.#56 Shane Beason3.#A7 Alvin Gaddy4.#94 Chuck Pinkard

Mod pony1.23 John Chandler undefeated look for bounty2.#69 Jeff Vise3.#11 Charles Landcaster

Pure pony1. #7 Dunie Dillard first win of season2.#8 Michael ?3.#65 Taylor Wernick




MANY THANKS,


TINO PATTI


A FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEO JOURNALIST


WITH A WORLD WIDE BLOG FOLLOWING!

Storms moving in, does not look good!

WELCOME TO THE FASTEST TRACK ON DIRT, SENIOA RACEWAY

DRIVERS ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WHAT IT TAKES TO TAKE EVERY CURVE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, AND WIN?

This weekend if we can get the weather to work in our favor, you will see some of the finest Pure Mini cars racing for $500 dollars. That’s right $500 dollars cash!

Just think Pure Mini money heaven and how many pure mini drivers want to walk away not only as a winner but the driver to take the first Championship at Senoia Raceway in 2010.

Drivers will be coming from every direction as Senoia Raceway puts on another of its fantastic racing shows.

One thing for sure you will see the veteran drivers come to compete and also the newest men behind the wheel. You know it could be a veteran of the Pure Mini wars to win, then you could have the dark horse come sliding in and take a win, now wouldn’t that be great.

All is fair in the racing world, and you know Senoia has been shown to be the top track in the South, Modified Mini, to Hobby to B-Cadet to the super fast Nesmith Late models. Jack Mills, Tony and Tim Moses are bringing dirt track racing back like it was in years past. Fans are packing the track and drivers in every class from odel Crate cars to the always wild and wooly Limited Late Model Sportsman cars.

The B-Cadet race is always exciting, and Blake Griffin in his car #31 lead most of the race but was being chased down by #3 if Jeff Carter,

Last weeks late model winner was Jason Williams, and he stole the show, but had some really tough hard driving from Rucker Orr who tried to chase Jason down.

And if you were not there to catch the Nesmith Late Model race, you missed one of the finest races in a long time with #00 Richard Steven known as “The Rocket Man” battled his way around the track with #0 Craig Scott on his tail in every turn. When the checked flags were flying it was “the Rocket Man” Richard Stevens taking a win and in the after race interview he was giving Craig Scott a huge hug, as he knew he had been in a battle.

Matthew Black won the Pure Mini race, beating out some top name drivers I wonder if that will happen again Saturday night?

In enduro, Michael Nelms showed he still has the car that has to be beat, and all I can say is someone better step up and challenge him, because Nelms is known to be a winner.

The fans at Senoia Raceway know they are watching a class act race track. As drivers come from Alabama to all over Georgia just to say that they have won at a track that is class in every act.

The schedule of events at Senoia Raceway is incredible, just log onto their fine website located at http://www.newsenoiaraceway.com/ and check out the excitement that will be happening at the new track.

We all need to thank Jack Mills, Tony and Tim Moses for bringing back racing in the dirt like it was in the old days.

When you mention Senoia Raceway remember some of the finest race car drivers that have raced there when it was dirt. I mean legends are born there, and drivers you can become one of the great legends of all times. History will follow you when you say you have won at Senoia Raceway. So fans and drivers get ready for some exciting racing throughout the 2010 racing season.

As for as the weather goes, it is not looking good for Saturday night ,as storms and severe weather and rain in moving in to the Georgia area.

This could be the first washout of the season at Senoia, but remember after all the rain, the next Saturday will bring back some of the best drivers in Georgia and Alabama.

Racing will again be fast so fans get ready because when you attend races at Senoia you are attending racing history.


Many Thanks


Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide racing BLOG Following!!

Senoia Raceway The Fastest Track

WELCOME RACE FANS AND DRIVERS

YOU WANT FAST, YOU HAVE NOT SEEN FAST UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN AT THE NEW SENOIA RACEWAY, THE FASTEST 3/8 DIRT

OVAL IN GEORGIA.

THIS IS THE FIRST OF MANY BLOGS REGARDING ONE OF THE PREMIER RACEWAYS IN GEORGIA, AND I AM SPEAKING OF SENOIA RACEWAY.

WHERE FANS AND DRIVERS COME AND 'PACK THE STANDS EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT".

SENOIA IS KNOWN FOR ITS NO NONSENSE RACING, AND A TRACK THAT IS FLAWLESS.

IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO SENOIA GRAB THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND HEAD DOWN TO THE TRACK ON A SATURDAY NIGHT OF PURE RACING ACTION.

YOU WILL SEE SEVEN OF THE GREATEST FEATURES IN RACING!!!!.

THIS PAST WEEKEND OF APRIL 17, 2010 THE RACING WAS FAST AND FURIOUS.

SOME OF THE BEST IN RACING CAME TO BE PART OF THE ACTION, FROM MOD MINI CARS AND DRIVERS TO NESMITH LATE MODEL AND SPORTSMAN LATE MODELS, PLUS LOTS OF ACTION WITH THE B-CADET SERIES AND HOBBY AND ENDURO.

WHO SAID THERE IS NO ROOM TO PASS IN THE CURVES AT SENOIA WAS DEAD WRONG.

WINNERS SENOIA RACEWAY 4-17-10

TOPLESS Late Model #73 Jason Williams

coming in 2nd was #99 Rucker Orr

in 3rd place #27 Glenn Morris

NESMITH DIRT LATE MODEL
#00 Richard Stevens (Known as "Rocket Man"

with a close finish in 2nd place #0 of Craig Scott
and coming in 3rd #10 Matthew Turner

B-CADET

Winning #31 BLAKE GRIFFIN

in 2nd place #3 "Big"Jeff Carter

and in 3rd place #31 Lee Fuller

HOBBY

Winning #41 SCOTT SHERRER

and in 2nd place #07 Gary Brand
and in 3rd place #M4 of Winford Minix

Winner of Modified Mini: #9 Evan Lancaster

in 2nd place #6 Richard Bagby

and in 3rd place #07 Frank Long

PURE MINI Winner:
#00 MATTHEW BLACK
in 2nd place #54 Norman Chambers

in 3rd place #21 Ricky Pace

ENDURO Winner: #4 MICHAEL NELMS

in 2nd place #4x Joseph Carter

and finishing in 3rd place #38 Matt Swancey

NEXT RACE SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2010
PURE MINI STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

$500 to WIN !!!!!

25 LAP CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURE

Plus

RACING IN TOPLESS LATE MODEL, NESMITH DIRT LATE MODEL
B- CADET, HOBBY, MODIFIED MINI STOCK, AND ENDURO

BE APART OF THE FIRST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OF
BACK TO DIRT 2010 SEASON.

AT SENOIA RACEWAY THE FASTEST TRACK ON DIRT

Many Thanks to everyone, especially "Big Jack Mills" and Tony and Tim Moses

and for all the great drivers that race at this fantastic track every weekend

ANNOUNCEMENT:

This is a short version of my BLOG due to the fact I am in the Hospital with my wife who has been admitted and has Kidney problems, her kidneys were shutting down and the doctors are telling her if it keeps up she could be on dyealsis and that would not be good, please pray for my family and my wife Edna I will try and keep a blog running better as soon as she has been released from the Hospital in Douglasville, Ga.

Thank you for understanding, and your kind patience

Many Thanks


Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist

With a World Wide Racing BLOG Following!!

NEW TIME AT WGS READ PLEASE !!!

NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE !!!!!!!

CONCERNING WEST GEORGIA SPEEDWAY

RACING WILL NOW BE HELD ON FRIDAY NIGHTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GATES OPEN AT 5 PM AND RACING ACTION STARTS AT 8 PM ........

AGAIN, WEST GEORGIA SPEEDWAY WILL BE STARTING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

APRIL 16, 2010

DRIVERS BE READY TO RUMBLE, FRIDAY APRIL 16, 2010 AT 8 PM.

REMEMBER GATES OPEN FOR CARS AND FANS AT 5 P.M. WITH RACING

ACTION STARTING AT 8 P.M.

SPREAD THE GREAT WORD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REMEMBER APRIL 16, 2010 RACING AT WEST GEORGIA SPEEDWAY!

THANKS,

TINO PATTI

A FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEO JOURNALIST

WITH A WORLD WIDE RACING BLOG FOLLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

West Georgia Speedway April 3, 2010

West Georgia Speedway, April 3, 2010


What can you say, the “Burg” was not itself Saturday night, due to the grand opening of Senoia Raceway in Senoia.

Drivers were showing up, and seeing that there would be no competition so that packed up and pulled out of the speedway that has shown so many years of exciting racing action.

Sammy Duke was sad, as he spoke to drivers who had come to the old track to race, and be faithful. He looked worn and tired, and I could see on this gentle man’s face he was concerned.

It was Easter weekend, and families were gathered together to celebrate Easter which was on Sunday.

One thing for sure was the track was in amazing shape, and Sammy Duke promised a full pay out for every car with NO pay cuts to any driver.

The weekend prior the pay was cut in two classes of racing action. Driver’s were not happy, and voiced their opinion. The trouble was that Sammy Duke on the Saturday the pay was cut was out of town, and that left all the calls to his son Brian Duke.

Failure to communicate is a major reasonability. I mean here is the whole deal in a nut shell.

Drivers are loyal, and if you tell a driver up front before racing you are cutting the pay he listens, he then makes a decision then and can say ok, or load up his car and go home.

Cutting pay after a race is a no way to run a race track, and that is when you run all the drivers off.

Honesty is the best policy, tell the drivers up front what is happening, they can either understand work with the track or they can call it quits.

Treat a driver right in every way and he will come back and bring his friends and also fans.

Needless to say racing at West Georgia Speedway went on minus some big name drivers, but one day they will return and get a guarennte full price payout, or Sammy needs to close the track and look in other ways to use it.

He has said he is looking into a motor-cross or even a mud bog racing.
Whatever Sammy does he will do it and no one will tell him how to do it.

I know you drivers are not praying people, not all of you anyway, but with constant prayer, somehow West Georgia Speedway will sink or swim.

I am hoping for the latter, meaning a bold fresh comeback and a better race track.

What do you think?


Many Thanks,



Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist

With a World Wide racing BLOG Following!

Meet Mason Massey

His NAME says it all, MASON "RACIN" MASSEY

Mason Massey has been racing for years and is the son of Mayes Massey, his uncle Marty Massey drove a late model cars at 7 Flags Speedway and other big name tracks.

Mason marks 55 years of someone in the Massey Family involved in racing, with out missing a year.

This tradition started with Ed Massey and Leon Sells and continued with Stan Massey and Marty Massey.

So you can see Mason has "Racin" in his blood.

Mason was born on Jan.24, 1997 and his home town is none other than Douglasville, Georgia.

This young man is home schooled and his favorite driver is none other that Georgia's Nascar favorite, Mr.Bill Elliot plus Kyle Busch.

If you want to know his home track you can say it is Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Mason is still driving and winning in the Legends car features, but if you look long and hard enough he will be riding in Nascar just down the road.

Hobbies: include Football, Basketball, and of all things playing the guitar.

But if you want the truth, Mason is a die hard race car driver, and "Racin Mason" is a name you will know for sure as he moves up the line of cars.

Here are some of his highlights:

Over 140 Career Wins

25 Fast Qualifer Awards

9 Track records

2008 Atlanta Motor Speedway Thursday Night Thunder Champion.

2008 Georgia State Championa

2008 Atlanta Motor Speedway President's Award

2008 "Young Gun driver of the year" by the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame

2007 Music City Motorplex Track Champion, Nashville, Tn.

2007 Huntsville Speedway Track Champion, Huntsville, Ala.

2007 Top Dog Bandolero Series Champion

2007 Atlanta Motor Speedway Most Improved Driver

2007 Bandelero Regional Championship Race Winner , Mobile, Al

2006 Georgia State Champion

2006 Bandelero Regional Championship Race Winner, Nashville, TN

2005 Carolina Clash Cup Champion, Salisbury, NC.

Many Sponsors : Advance Auto Parts, West Georgia Discount Tire Sales, Marty Massey Towing and Recovery, Wrens Body Shop, Summit Tires, Ideal Restorations, BC Services, Cintas Uniform, G Force Racing Gear, NaNa & Paw Paw Mimi and Poppy.

West Georgia Speedway results Mar.27, 2010

West Georgia Speedway results from Mar.27, 2010


Drivers that made the show were Sportsman class driver, Glenn McWater’s in his famous #G1 car.

Also showing up was two time winner in Sportsman Scott Duffy driving his #25 sportsman class car?


Also there was #90 Michael “Mouth” Keener, who was driving in the Sportsman class and is said to have a crate motor, if you can believe that.West Georgia Speedway put on some exciting racing action, even minus Mr. Sammy Duke, who was out of town and turned the track over to his son, Brian Duke.


Then there was #18C of Shane Criswell, and #89 of young Cary Smith. A driver, from Alabama in #55 was none other than Montana Dudley. Great racing action, still Rucker Orr did not make the show as he was down at Senoia Raceway trying to dial his car in. One thing for sure those who race in the Sportsman feature at Senoia better be ready to take a beating. So if Rucker thinks he can win there, I believe he will be kidding himself. He may have to return to what he calls his “Honey Hole” West Georgia Speedway.

When the green flag dropped it was 25 laps of non stop Sportsman racing action, with McWater’s in the lead, and Michael Keener following him closely, in 3rd place was Scott Duffy running as hard has his car would go. Michael “Mouth” Keener was giving McWater’s a run for his money and sure enough after 25 heart pounding laps , it was Glenn McWater’s taking the checkered flag with Michael “Mouth” Keener coming in 2nd place and Scott Duffy in his super fast #25 car came in 3rd place.

Glenn McWater’s has been racing for 45 years, and is married to a beautiful wife Kacie McWater’s and they now have a young racer growing up, Walter McWater’s who is so cute, and small like his father, but one day he will try and feel his fathers shoes on a race track.

Keener in his #90 car, was all over the track and tried to catch Glenn, but you know, after 25 years of racing action Glenn is celebrating victory after victory.

Tonight was no different; McWater’s placed his famous #G1 car out front and never looked back.


The Sportsman results were:

Winning #G1 Glenn McWaters

In 2nd place was #90 of Michael Keener

And in 3rd place was #25 of Scott Duffy



The Modified Mini class was short handed and one driver that was missing was #07 of Frank Long, always a winning driver.

The race was fast and not many wrecks, so the results were:

Winning and finishing 1st was #27 Talmedge Simpson

In 2nd place was #9 Evan Lancaster

And in 3rd place car #82 Brian Shoemake

The Hobby class feature was also exciting, with some great drivers including #M4 Winford Minix, and also #07 Grand Brand.

Winning the Hobby race was #07 Gary Brand

And in 2nd place was #M4 of Winford Minix

Coming in 3rd place was a historic driver from the famous Tidwell family, not Horace but finishing 3rd was his son Bruce Tidwell.

Then it was time for the Super Street Feature which featured Jeff Carter in his #3 super looking car.

Winning without trying hard was Jeff Carter, who was riding on a set of new tires and that makes all the difference in racing.

Coming in 2nd place was #55 David Burtz

And in 3rd place was #20 Lee Capps

The one car that was really giving everyone a pain was one that was smoking and given the Black flag several times, but never pulled over.


Again Many thanks to all, and I hope to see you at West Georgia Speedway on April 3, 2010 at “The Burg”
And remember Sammy Duke is not closing the track and will be running the track Saturday night, so be there.


Many Thanks again,


Tino Patti

A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide racing BLOG following.