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 l
aps 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?
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 l
aps 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!!
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