Over 26 years or so covering motorsports I’ve witnessed some awful things take place in the pitting areas at race tracks. I’ve seen plenty of people get injured unexpectedly from a laundry list of unexpected accidental events. I’ve also seen people suffer life-altering injuries in the pits. I’ve seen someone get killed in the pits. […]
Settle Down: Let New Smyrna Speedway Tragedy Be Lesson About Needless Violence At The Track
February 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
New Smyrna Speedway Notebook: Night One For Tour Type Modifieds At The World Series
February 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
NEW SMYRNA, Fla. – After weeks of buildup and anticipation the green flag falls tonight on the Tour Type Modified division action at the World Series of Asphalt Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. The Tour Type Modified division kicks off its slate of events with a 50-lap feature tonight at New Smyrna. The division […]
No Criminal Charges Expected In Death Of New Smyrna Speedway Track Official
February 8, 2021 by 5 Comments
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Monday afternoon that no criminal charges are pending in the death of New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway track official Rusty Crews, who died early Sunday morning after being involved in a brawl in the pit area at the track. A statement from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office read: “The preliminary […]
RaceDayCT Live Updates Page Monday At New Smyrna World Series
February 8, 2021 by 7 Comments
Five consecutive nights of Tour Type division Modified division racing kicks off tonight at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Fla. Denise DuPont and Jim DuPont will oversee our Live Updates coverage from all the Tour Type Modified events at New Smyrna.
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: Your Pick To Win Tonight’s Tour Type Mod Event At The New Smyrna World Series
February 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
The Tour Type Modified division kicks off five consecutive nights of features tonight at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Fla. So today’s Daily Poll question is, who is your pick to win tonight Tour Type Modified feature at the New Smyrna World Series? Vote below.
New Smyrna Speedway Releases Statement On Death Of Track Official
February 7, 2021 by 4 Comments
New Smyrna Speedway management released the following statement Sunday in regards to the death of track official Rusty Crews early Sunday. Last night we lost our long time friend, Rusty Crews. While numerous sources have addressed the events and details concerning the event last night, we are still awaiting the final results of the investigation […]
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Statement On Death Of New Smyrna Speedway Track Official
February 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Volusia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office released a statement Sunday afternoon on the death of a New Smyrna Speedway track official following features Saturday night the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are continuing an investigation into the death of 59-year old Russell Crews early Sunday morning. […]
Track Official Dies Following Pit Area Brawl At New Smyrna Speedway
February 7, 2021 by 38 Comments
Multiple sources have confirmed that a track official at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway passed away early Sunday morning following Saturday night events at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Reporter Matt Weaver of Autoweek and Short Track Scene posted on Twitter that an official track source confirmed to him that track official Rusty […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: What Is Your Favorite Division At The New Smyrna World Series?
February 7, 2021 by 5 Comments
The World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing kicked off Friday night at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smryna, Fla. The event features nine consecutive nights of racing and a whole plethora of different divisions competing over that span. So today’s Daily Poll question is, what is your favorite division at the New Smyrna World […]
For John: Jimmy Blewett Excited For Return To New Smyrna World Series
February 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
Jimmy Blewett is not sure what his participation level will as far as Tour Type Modified racing goes in 2021. But when the opportunity to return to the World Series of Asphalt Stock Racing at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway, Blewett jumped at the chance. And on Wednesday Blewett will get the chance to race in […]
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