SSSSA Race #2 & 3 Moved To Lakeland Dragstrip!

Jim Wahl · 05-11-2012, 12:48 AM

Due to a schedule change with Bradenton Motorsports Park and right on the heels of a very successful points race #1 at Orlando Speed World, May 26 & 27, 2012 will see the SSSSA return to Lakeland Dragstrip for points race #2 & 3! This is where it all began for the SSSSA! This will be a two day, two race weekend. There will be a $1000 dollar to win bracket race Saturday evening after our race that our racers are encouraged to enter. Sunday there will also be a bracket race sponsored by the track that our racers will be able to enter. Jim Woods and I visited the track and met with the new owner and manager. the improvements the new owner has made is very visible and I'm sure everyone will be pleased with all the changes. New starting line that HOOKS! New bathrooms. The tower and track have been painted and upgraded. New track equipment. All new wiring an brand new clocks and timing equipment. Ample staff and EMT/Fire unit on duty. Lakeland Dragstrip has just been sanctioned back with the IHRA and will host a Division two ProAm race next year. Gates open at 9am on Saturday, 10am on Sunday. $15 per head at the gate. At least two Q passes and a cleanup. The usual $50 to race with 100% payback.

http://lakelanddragstrip.com/categor...nd-drag-strip/

8100 State Road 33 N, Lakeland, FL 33809-17051 (863) 984-1145

Saturday evening the SSSSA will be having a racers BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers (cheeseburgers to) chips, condiments and place settings will be provided thanks to David Lindsay and Carl Weisinger. Ron Ortiz will be serving his Imperial Palace BBQ beans! We ask if you can that you bring a covered dish of desert or potato salad, etc. Bring your crew, friends, family, a chair, a drink and an appetite! Come join us for our 5th year celebration BBQ and two points races in one weekend! This one will be one FUN weekend! Jim

rick lester · 05-11-2012, 01:42 AM

Sorry I am going to miss it. I know in the past that Lakeland had its ups and downs but its actually a really nice little track to go to. Its always nice to return to where it all started for the asc. My biggest complaint has always been the inconsistent timing system, 3 pairs of cars would go down, and you kept your fingers crossed that the system didn't do down.....but it always would. Someone better start keep this site updated like I use to a few years ago. Don't make me fly out there and do it myself. Lol. Have fun guys, I will be wearing my acs. shirt, camo shorts and my Miller Lite cap, just like I use to all weekend long.

Jim Woods · 05-13-2012, 09:27 AM

Rick, They bought all new timing equipment and even ran new wiring through the whole track. I ran there last night and both lanes identical all night long.Forget the old problems, they are history, if you ever get a chance come on back we will be glad to have you.

05-13-2012, 09:27 AM	#3
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 624 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: SSSSA Race #2 & 3 Moved To Lakeland Dragstrip! Rick, They bought all new timing equipment and even ran new wiring through the whole track. I ran there last night and both lanes identical all night long.Forget the old problems, they are history, if you ever get a chance come on back we will be glad to have you. __________________ Jim Woods

05-11-2012, 12:48 AM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 627 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	SSSSA Race #2 & 3 Moved To Lakeland Dragstrip! Due to a schedule change with Bradenton Motorsports Park and right on the heels of a very successful points race #1 at Orlando Speed World, May 26 & 27, 2012 will see the SSSSA return to Lakeland Dragstrip for points race #2 & 3! This is where it all began for the SSSSA! This will be a two day, two race weekend. There will be a $1000 dollar to win bracket race Saturday evening after our race that our racers are encouraged to enter. Sunday there will also be a bracket race sponsored by the track that our racers will be able to enter. Jim Woods and I visited the track and met with the new owner and manager. the improvements the new owner has made is very visible and I'm sure everyone will be pleased with all the changes. New starting line that HOOKS! New bathrooms. The tower and track have been painted and upgraded. New track equipment. All new wiring an brand new clocks and timing equipment. Ample staff and EMT/Fire unit on duty. Lakeland Dragstrip has just been sanctioned back with the IHRA and will host a Division two ProAm race next year. Gates open at 9am on Saturday, 10am on Sunday. $15 per head at the gate. At least two Q passes and a cleanup. The usual $50 to race with 100% payback. http://lakelanddragstrip.com/categor...nd-drag-strip/ 8100 State Road 33 N, Lakeland, FL 33809-17051 (863) 984-1145 Saturday evening the SSSSA will be having a racers BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers (cheeseburgers to) chips, condiments and place settings will be provided thanks to David Lindsay and Carl Weisinger. Ron Ortiz will be serving his Imperial Palace BBQ beans! We ask if you can that you bring a covered dish of desert or potato salad, etc. Bring your crew, friends, family, a chair, a drink and an appetite! Come join us for our 5th year celebration BBQ and two points races in one weekend! This one will be one FUN weekend! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator Last edited by Jim Wahl; 05-16-2012 at 08:41 PM.

05-11-2012, 01:42 AM	#2
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: SSSSA Race #2 & 3 Moved To Lakeland Dragstrip! Sorry I am going to miss it. I know in the past that Lakeland had its ups and downs but its actually a really nice little track to go to. Its always nice to return to where it all started for the asc. My biggest complaint has always been the inconsistent timing system, 3 pairs of cars would go down, and you kept your fingers crossed that the system didn't do down.....but it always would. Someone better start keep this site updated like I use to a few years ago. Don't make me fly out there and do it myself. Lol. Have fun guys, I will be wearing my acs. shirt, camo shorts and my Miller Lite cap, just like I use to all weekend long.