 Relive the entire 2010 Florida Speedweeks from New Smyrna Speedway in Samsula, Florida as the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing was conducted from February 5-13, 2010. Jimmy Novak raced throughout the week on the fast 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval representing Dixie Motor Speedway while down in the Sunshine State.
Simply scroll down to the bottom and begin reliving Speedweeks and the progress of Novak as the 17-year-old from Dryden, Michigan competed in the ASA / Crate Late Models Division in his #53 Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet.
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11:45a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 12, 2010): Racing at New Smyrna Speedway for Friday, February 12th has been called off. So with that annoucement, this will officially wrap up our coverage of Speedweeks. The final day of the 44th annual World Series of Asphat Stock Car Racing is on Saturday, February 13th and you can catch all of the action by following the "Trackside Now" feature courtesy of our friends at: Speed51.com
17-year-old Jimmy Novak will come out of Speedweeks finishing in 17th in the final 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.
Thank You to everyone who followed our coverage from Florida throughout the week. Over 1,800 views, and we sincerely appreciate it.
11:30a.m. (EST) ---- The weather forecast for today is downright ugly to say the least. A 90% chance of Showers and Thunderstorms throughout the morning, afternoon, and into the evening is being forecasted.
Practice was scheduled to start at 11:00a.m., but Mother Nature is the only one making laps around the 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval.
As soon as word comes down from track officials one way or the other, we'll post it right here on DixieMotorSpeedway.com
11:05a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 12, 2010): This is Day 8 of Dixie Motor Speedway's coverage of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. This is also the final day of coverage from the 2010 Speedweeks.
On tap today is the final race of Speedweeks for the ASA / Crate Late Models as they will run a 25-lap feature. Also in action will be the NASCAR Tour Modifieds who are the headliners with the running of the 25th annual Richie Evans Memorial 100. The SK Modifieds will wrap up their Speedweeks as well while the Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Pro Trucks are also in action.
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1:03a.m. (EST) ---- The results are official, Jimmy Novak finished 17th in the ASA / Crate Late Models after suffer mechanical issues late in the race. This will conclude our coverage for the day, we will resume and close out our coverage on Friday February 12, 2010.
12:54a.m. (EST) ---- Still waiting on the ASA / Crate Late Models to make it through tech. With the way this week has gone, tech could have a major affect on the official finishing order.
12:23a.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Sean Bass winner of the ASA / Crate Late Model feature. We're awaiting word on further results.
12:12a.m. (EST) ---- Jimmy Novak slowed on the track with five laps to go to bring out the caution.
11:42p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Kevin Henry winner of the Pro Truck feature. The ASA / Crate Late Models are next.
11:30p.m. (EST) ---- We are 13 laps into the Pro Truck race. Next on the track will be the ASA / Crate Late Models. Congratulations go out to Ronnie Silk, winner of the SK and Touring-type Modified features, JR McMickle winner of the Late Model feature and Brian Finney winner of the Super Late Model feature.
7:37p.m. (EST) ---- Jimmy Novak officially qualified 20th quick for the 50-lap ASA / Crate Late Model feature.
6:53p.m. (EST) ---- Drew Brannon has set fast time for the ASA / Crate Late Models. We are still awaiting full results.
6:31p.m. (EST) ---- The ASA / Crate Late Models have begun qualifying. Results will be posted when they become available.
4:23p.m. (EST) ---- The ASA / Crate Late Models WILL be qualifying tonight. They will be the last division to qualify.
3:45p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is complete for all six divisions and after a break, Qualifying starts at 4:00p.m. With the schedule change for the ASA / Crate Late Models as they will run their 50-lap feature tonight instead of tomorrow.
New Smyrna Speedway Officials haven't decided whether or not the ASA / Crate Late Models will Qualify due to todays schedule change. Originally on todays schedule, they were not scheduled to do so. The other five divisions are all scheduled to Qualify today.
One way or the other, the ASA / Crate Late Models last day of Speedweeks will be tomorrow, (Friday. February 12th) If the expected weather does move in and cancel tomorrow's racing activities, the ASA / Crate Late Models portion of Speedweeks will end at that point.
3:10p.m. (EST) ---- Schedule UPDATE; In light of expected weather that's forecasted for tomorrow (Friday, February 12th) and due to the fact the New Smyrna Speedway has already lost two nights due to the weather, the 50-lap Feature for the ASA / Crate Late Models will be tonight and the 25-lap feature scheduled for tonight, has been moved to tomorrow.
This is to give the ASA / Crate Late Models division their big feature of the week without fear of losing it to the weather. In case the weather breaks tomorrow, they will still be in action with a 25-lapper. If they lose tomorrow, the points earned up to and after tonight's big 50-lap Feature, would then become the final 2010 ASA / Crate Late Model Speedweeks Points Standings.
2:45p.m. (EST) ---- It was announced earlier today that the ASA / Crate Late Models will run a 50-lap feature TONIGHT instead of a 25-lap feature. There is also the divisions' 50-lap Speedweeks Finale scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, February 12th.
The 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Racing at New Smyrna Speedway wraps up on Saturday, February 13th with the 2010 Speedweeks Finales for the Super Late Models, who will race in the Pete Orr Memorial 100. Also the NASCAR Tour Modifieds, Limited Late Models and Pro Trucks will all decide their 2010 Speedweeks Champions.
Dixie Motor Speedway Coverage from Florida will conclude after tomorrow's (Friday, February 12th) scheduled 50-lap ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Finale.
On Saturday, February 13th, you'll still be able to catch live coverage from the Sunshine State and the 2010 Speedweeks Finale thanks to our good friends at: Speed51.com
2:10p.m. (EST) ---- The Super Late Models headline tonight's racing action with a big 50-lap Feature. Dixie Motor Speedway wants to wish the best of luck to Michigan based drivers, Kelsey Steele and John Long, who are down in Florida competing.
Steele, the daughter of former ARCA Series Champion, Tim Steele, was the 2009 Young Guns Track Champion at Berlin Raceway and the 15-year-old from Grand Rapids, Michigan is making the big jump up to Super Late Models in 2010 and is expected to compete for the Rookie of the Year title in the CRA Super Series.
Currently, she's tied for 14th in the 2010 Super Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.
Long is a former competitor in the Super Pro Late Model Series as well as the O'Reilly Auto Parts USA Modifieds Series. The Niles, Michigan veteran has spent the last couple of season racing Super Late Models and Late Models at such tracks as: Kalamazoo Speedway, M-40 Speedway, New Paris Speedway, and Plymouth Speedway.
Currently, he's tied for sixth in the 2010 Super Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.
11:30a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 11, 2010): Welcome to Day 7 of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in Samsula, Florida. Practice has started as the ASA / Crate Late Models will now be the sole focus of Dixie Motor Speedway's coverage of the 2010 Florida Speedweeks.
The Florida / IMCA Modifieds portion of Speedweeks ended last night (Wednesday, February 10th) and a big Congratulations goes out to Two-Time Feature Winner at Dixie in 2009, Travis Eddy as he finished second in the final 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Points Standings.
The Midland, Michigan driver finished fourth in last night's caution free 50-lap feature. Overall, Eddy recorded two second place finishes, a third, and a fourth, for Four Top Four finishes to start off his 2010 racing season. Tank Tucker was crowned the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Champion!
As for today (Thursday, February 11th) Practice is on-going and will run until 3:00p.m. After an hour break, Qualifying will start as every division except the ASA / Crate Late Models will Qualify.
The Crate Late Models will once again draw for an inversion based on last nights' feature finishing order. So Patrick Laperle, last nights' feature winner, will draw a number between 1-10. Robbie Johnson, who filled in for Dryden, Michigan teenager, Jimmy Novak, finished 21st.
The 17-year-old Novak is expected back behind the wheel of his #53 Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet and will start at the rear of the field.
Joining the ASA / Crate Late Models will be the Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, Limited Late Models, SK Modifieds, and Pro Trucks, who'll be making their Speedweeks debut today.
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1:07a.m. (EST) ---- Robbie Johnson came home 21st after an incident during a caution. This will conclude our coverage for the night. Coverage will resume Thursday February 11, 2010 for practice.
11:30p.m. (EST) ---- Patrick Laperle wins the ASA / Crate Late Model feature. We are awaiting word on Erik Jones.
11:18p.m. (EST) ---- As the cars went down the backstretch after the restart there was an accident, bringing out the caution yet again, with the field still on lap seven. Brandon Johnson leads.
11:10p.m. (EST) ---- In preparation for a restart there was another caution that occurred, putting the field back under yellow with seven laps in.
11:00p.m. (EST) ---- The green flag is now out for the ASA / Crate Late Models.
10:35p.m. (EST) ---- Now the ASA / Crate Late Models are preparing for their 25-laps. Robbie Johnson subbing for Jimmy Novak is scheduled to start 16th but will most likely drop to the rear due to the driver change.
7:46p.m. (EST) ---- Racing is underway with the Late Model feature up first.
7:15p.m. (EST) ---- We're awaiting qualifying results for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. The ASA / Crate Late Models are not qualifying tonight, as their starting line-up will be based on the finishing order of their most recent feature with the feature winner drawing an invert between 1-10.
4:56pm. (EST) ---- Qualifying has begun. First out are the Tour-Type Modifieds.
4:14p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the day. Qualifying is set to begin shortly.
2:55p.m. (EST) ---- A driver change down in Florida as Two-Time Pro Late Models Feature Winner in 2009, Robbie Johnson will climb behind the wheel of Jimmy Novak's #53 Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet in the ASA / Crate Late Models division for the evening.
Johnson, who calls Birch Run, Michigan home and normally pilots his own #21 Bus Stop Inn Chevrolet, has been down at New Smyrna throughout Speedweeks assisting on Novak's crew.
1:15p.m. (EST) ---- Practice will continue until 3:00p.m. Then after a one hour break, Qualifying starts at 4:00p.m., beginning with the NASCAR Tour Modifieds followed by Super Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, and SK Modifieds. The ASA / Crate Late Models and Limited Late Models will not qualify and instead the last feature winner in both divisions will draw for an inversion between 1-10.
12:50p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is underway at New Smyrna Speedway. Weather is beautiful down in the Sunshine State and looks that way for the next several days.
17-year-old Jimmy Novak hopes to regroup from a rough couple of days in tonight's 25-lap ASA / Crate Late Models Feature as the Dryden, Michigan comes into the night tied for 10th in the 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points with a whopping 10 other drivers in the week long title chase, which ends on Friday, February 12th with a 50-lap feature.
Still no sign of Don Morse who registered for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds portion of Speedweeks as it is the final night of Speedweeks for the division.
12:10p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Wednesday, February 10, 2010): Today's schedule features another full slate of events with six divisions on tap as the Florida / IMCA Modifieds will wrap up their portion of Speedweeks tonight with a 50-lap finale and afterwards, will crown the 2010 Florida Speedweeks Modifieds Champion. Coming into tonight, Travis Eddy is just four (4) points behind Tank Tucker in the chase for the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks title.
The ASA / Crate Late Models will also be action. The NASCAR Tour Modifieds will also run a 50-lap Feature in the running of the John Blewett III Memorial 50. The Super Late Models, SK Modifieds, and Limited Late Models also are racing on Day 6 (Technically Day 4 with the opening night and day 5 rain outs) of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.
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10:06p.m. (EST) ---- The nights events have been canceled due to the weather and late running show. This will conclude tonights coverage.
Goodnight...
9:14p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is ongoing in preparation for the start of feature events. Each division will get one (1) 20-lap practice session before the start of features.
8:52p.m. (EST) ---- Getting word that the invert for the ASA / Crate Late Models was a five, this puts Patrick Laperle and Brandon Johnson on the front row. Jimmy Novak will be starting outside sixth row.
7:31p.m. (EST) ---- Track drying is going much slower than expected, therefore the scheduled 7:30p.m. start time will be delayed.
7:15p.m. (EST) ---- Waiting on word from New Smyrna Speedway, but as far as we know, we're awaiting practice to start and immediatley following will be the start of features.
6:11p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying has been scrapped for the night. The evenings events will start by points with the points leader drawing for an inversion. Once the track is dry each division will get one brief round of practice and they track is looking to begin at 7:30p.m.
4:51p.m. (EST) ---- The track drying process is set to begin shortly. Weather looks to be clearing from the area and it is beginning to look like we will be racing tonight.
4:00p.m. (EST) ---- Nothing has changed since the last update as rain is still in the area. Once word comes from the track, one way or the other, it'll be posted. Stay Tuned....
3:00p.m. (EST) ---- Rain is still the story of the day so far for Day 5. New Smyrna Speedway Officials have indicated that they will make every effort possible to get the show in tonight.
The Florida / IMCA Modifieds have tonight and tomorrow left in their portion of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Tonight they're scheduled for a regular 25-lap feature before their 2010 Speedweeks finale tomorrow, which will be a 50-lap feature.
The ASA / Crate Late Models still have a few nights left. After tonight, they will be in action tomorrow and Thursday, all 25-lap features, before they run their 2010 Speedweeks finale on Friday, February 12th in a 50-lap feature.
1:25p.m. (EST) ---- Mother Nature has paid a visit to New Smyrna Speedway and has put a halt on Practice for Day 5 of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. As soon as any updates are released, they'll be posted right here on DixieMotorSpeedway.com....
12:20p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has started for all six divisions and will go until 4:00p.m. The rotation for the Practice Sessions will be SK Modifieds, ASA / Crate Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, and Limited Late Models.
Coming into today's action, 17-year-old Jimmy Novak hopes to regroup from a rough outing in last nights' 25-lap ASA / Crate Late Models Feature as the Dryden, Michigan driver in his #53 Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet was involved in a lap six incident and suffered some damage to his machine. He was able to return and log laps, but finished five laps down in 19th place.
"It's just a matter of getting more comfortable with everything that goes with racing these cars. This is only my second feature in a Late Model!" Stated Novak after the feature. "We know we're fast, it's just a matter of getting some good luck on our side and we'll be ok." He added.
Despite his early Speedweeks issues, Novak still sits tied for 10th in the 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points with a whopping 10 other drivers in the week long title chase, which ends on Friday, February 12th with a 50-lap feature.
Still no sign of Don Morse who registered for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds portion of Speedweeks.
11:15p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Tuesday, February 9, 2010):
Today's schedule features a full slate of events with six divisions on tap as the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will once again be action. Also on the card will be Super Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, SK Modifieds, and Limited Late Models on Day 5 (Technically Day 4 with the opening night rain out) of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.
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11:43p.m. (EST) ---- Jimmy Novak came home 19th in the 28 car field after an incident on lap six. This will conclude the coverage of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Coverage will resume for practice on Tuesday February 9.
Goodnight...
9:49p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Troy DeCaire on winning the TBARA Sprint Car race. DeCaire, who calles Tampa, Florida home made one appearance with the Auto Value / Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint Series at the Dixie Motor Speedway on Saturday September 4, 2009, finishing 10th.
9:14p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Austin Kirkpatrick, winner of the ASA /Crate Late Model feature.
8:38p.m. (EST) ---- The caution came out on lap six when Jimmy Novak got into the wall in turn four. He was able to drive to the pits by himself.
8:32p.m. (EST) ---- The ASA / Crate Late Models are preparing to begin their 25-lap feature. Jimmy Novak will be starting 20th based on his finishing position from the last night the ASA / Crate Late Models ran.
7:00p.m. (EST) ---- In just about 30 minutes racing will begin. The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are the sixth feature scheduled for the night, while the ASA / Crate Late Models will be the third feature of the night.
4:00p.m. (EST) ---- Practice for the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds is complete. Their will be no Qualifying for either division, so the team of Jimmy Novak, and his crew, will be able to take a breather and relax for a couple of hours before tonight's festivities.
17-year-old Jimmy Novak and his Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet will now wait until the start of tonight's racing action, as he'll start on the outside of the 10th row (20th) in the 25-lap ASA / Crate Late Models Feature. There still will be an inversion draw for the Crate Late Models, but the inversion can be no higher than 10, so Novak already knows where he'll start his second career Late Model race. Coming into tonight, Novak sits 20th in the 2010 ASA / Crate Late Models Speedweeks Points Standings.
Still no sign of Don Morse, however, Travis Eddy is in attendance and he'll sit and wait as later on in the evening he'll find out the results of inversion draw for the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature as he could start up front or towards the middle of the field, depending on two-time feature winner, Tank Tucker's draw for the inversion. Eddy's Speedweeks results so far consists of a third place on February 6th and a runner-up showing on February 7th. Eddy comes into tonight's racing action second in the 2010 Florida / IMCA Modifieds Speedweeks Points Standings.
Racing begins at 7:30p.m. with Sprint Cars heat races followed by Features beginning with NASCAR Tour Modifieds and then the Antique Racecars, which were an addition to the nights festivities.
Once they are done, the ASA / Crate Late Models 25-lap Feature will be next followed by the Sprints, SK Modifieds, and the night wraps up with the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature.
We'll be back around 7:00p.m., with more updates as racing gets underway for Day IV of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing from New Smyrna Speedway. We thank you for keeping up with us throughout the 2010 Florida Speedweeks....
3:00p.m. (EST) ---- Practice continues for Day IV of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing as Travis Eddy, a two-time feature winner in 2009 at Dixie, has had an adventurous day thus far. The Midland, Michigan driver slapped the front stretch wall earlier in the afternoon and as a result, his right front tire came off and bounced over the pit road wall separating the track from pit road. No one was hurt and since then, Eddy and crew have replaced any broken pieces and have since been back out for more Practice.
No sign once again of Don Morse or his #6 Morse Farms Chevrolet. The Birch Run, Michigan veteran has Pre-registered for the entire Speedweeks schedule for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds but has yet to make an appearance.
12:30p.m. (EST) ---- Practice is now in progress at New Smyrna Speedway and is on a rotating basis between the NASCAR Tour Modifieds, ASA / Crate Late Models, SK Modifieds, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, and Sprints until 4:00p.m. Qualifying starts at 4:30p.m. for the SK Modifieds and NASCAR Tour Modifieds.
The ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will not Qualify. Feature winners; Stephen Hasse (ASA / Crate Late Models - 02/06) and Tank Tucker (Florida / IMCA Modifieds - 02/07) will draw for an inversion based on there last features' finishing order.
9:00a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Monday, February 8, 2010):
Today's schedule features the Winged Sprint Cars as headliners while the NASCAR Tour Modifieds and SK Modifieds are also in action. The ASA / Crate Late Models return after a night off while the Florida / IMCA Modifieds are also running for a total of five (5) divisions running on Day IV (Technically Day III with the opening night rain out) of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.
 Jimmy Novak hopes to rebound from a truly up and down night on Saturday, February 6th in the ASA / Crate Late Models division. After Qualifying an impressive second out of 27 cars, Novak's time was thrown out after it was discovered that there was no computer chip in the Ignition Box.
After fixing the ignition issue and starting last in the feature, he regrouped and passed some cars in what was his Late Model debut enroute to a 20th place finish in the caution free 25-lap feature.
We continue to await the debut of Don Morse in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds division.
Coverage begins at 12:00p.m.
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5:30p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Sunday, February 7, 2010): Travis Eddy finishes second for his second consecutive Top Three finish in two starts! Tank Tucker picks up his second Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature in a row as Jerry Symons completes the Top Three.
That will wrap things up from New Smyrna Speedway for Sunday, February 7th, we'll be back on Monday, February 8th beginning at "High Noon" 12:00p.m., with updated picutres, as well as commentary, and much more.
Thanks to everyone who has logged on and followed coverage from the Sunshine State and the 2010 Florida Speedweeks thus far. We've got more nights left and we'll keep following Jimmy Novak in the ASA / Crate Late Models division as well as Don Morse (maybe?) in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds division.
Good Night....
5:25p.m. (EST) ---- 15 laps completed, 10 laps to go in the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature as the race is under caution with last nights feature winner, Tank Tucker leading the way. Travis Eddy's #78 Howe Racing Enterprises Chevrolet is running in the second spot while Jerry Symons is listed in third.
5:05p.m. (EST) ---- The Sprints Heat Races are complete and so is the Limited Late Model Feature, which was won by Ben Kennedy after a lengthy dual with Jessica Murphy, who would finish second. Up next will be the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature. Don Morse is not listed in the starting line-up once again, however, Travis Eddy, a two-time Feature winner in 2009 at Dixie, will start on the outside of the front row.
You can keep tabs on how Travis Eddy is doing by logging onto Dixie's sister track to the Southwest, Owosso Speedways' website at: www.owossospeedway.com
4:35p.m. (EST) ---- Heat Races are in progress for the Sprints. Once those are complete, the Limited Late Models Feature will roll out first and then it'll be time for the 25-lap Florida / IMCA Modifieds Feature. As soon as a line-up is available, it will be posted.
3:10p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying is on-going for the Super Late Models and Sprints. There will be no Qualifying for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds or the Limited Late Models. Racing will start at 4:00p.m. with Sprints Heat Races followed by Features for the Limited Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Sprints, and Super Late Models.
As soon as the inversion is set for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds 25-lap Feature, it'll be posted. Stlll no sign of Don Morse.
2:50p.m. (EST) ---- A recap of last nights action as the Florida / IMCA Modifieds 25-lap Feature saw Florida take the first win as Tank Tucker was victorious over Doc McKinnon and Midland, Michigan's Travis Eddy, a two-time feature winner at Dixie in 2009, who completed the Top Three.
No word as of today (Sunday, February 7th) on the status of Morse as we hope to hear one way or the other at some point during the afternoon.
Dixie's other representative, 17-year-old Jimmy Novak qualified an impressive second quick out of 27 ASA / Crate Late Models last night. Unfortunately at post-qualifying tech inspection, the Dryden, Michigan teenager was disqualified for an unspecified infraction.
Novak and his Novak's Supply and Equipment team fixed the infraction and was allowed to tag onto the back end of the 27-car / 25-lap feature. Novak did pass some cars and was shown 20th at the conclusion of the caution free feature. Stephen Nasse won the feature ahead of Sean Bass, Patrick Laperle, Brandon Johnson, and Dustin Delaney, the Top Five.
The ASA / Crate Late Models are off today (Sunday, February 7th) and will resume the remainder of their 2010 Speedweeks schedule tomorrow (Monday, February 8th).
2:35p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the four divisions racing today. Those divisions running are (In Order); Limited Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Winged Sprint Cars, and Super Late Models.
Qualifying will be for the Sprints and Super Late Models only, the Limited Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will invert the finishing positions from last nights features. Racing begins today at 4:00p.m., to accomodate those interested in Super Bowl XLIV, which will be held a few hours South of the track in Miami, Florida.
12:55p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Sunday, February 7, 2010): Welcome to a new day of racing at New Smyrna Speedway as the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing continues with Day III. Today, the Florida / IMCA Modifieds are in action while the ASA / Crate Late Models have the night off. So today will focus primarily on Don Morse, providing he does show.
As for today, Practice is on-going and will run until 2:15p.m. Throughout the afternoon, more information with regards to last night's racing action will be made available as well as photos and more....
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12:41a.m. (EST) ---- Jimmy Novak came home 20th in the 27 car field for the ASA / Crate Late Models. Novak had to start at the back of the field and would finish his first race at New Smyrna Speedway with a top 20 finish in his Late Model-style car debut.
This will conclude coverage for the Saturday, February 6th portion of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Coverage will resume on Sunday, February 7th for practice.
11:28p.m. (EST) ---- The Late Model feature is getting set to begin.
11:27p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Mark Chrudimsky winner of the Florida / IMCA Modified feature. More results will be posted when they become available.
10:45p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are preparing for their 25-lap feature. Don Morse is a no-show.
10:38p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Tim Russell on winning the 30-lap Super Late Model feature.
10:08p.m. (EST) ---- The Super Late Models are about to come out for their 30-lap feature.
10:00p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Dave Cramner for winning a close SK Modified feature over Ronnie Silk.
9:27p.m. (EST) ---- The 20-lap SK Modified feature has begun.
9:15p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Stephen Nasse, winner of the ASA / Crate Late Model feature over Sean Bass. More results will be posted when they become available.
8:54p.m. (EST) ---- ASA / Crate Late Models are getting ready for their 25-lap feature event. Jimmy Novak starts 26th in the 27 car field.
8:48p.m. (EST) ---- Congratulations to Ted Christopher, winner of the Tour-Type Modified feature.
8:38p.m. (EST) ---- The Tour-Type Modifieds have taken the track for their feature.
8:19p.m. (EST) ---- Sean Bass would set fast time in the ASA / Crate Late Models with a 17.899. Jimmy Novak qualified 2nd, however would fail post-qualifying tech inspection. Novak and crew will make adjustments to the Novak Supply and Equipment Chevrolet and tag on to the rear of the feature.
Fast time in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds was Jerry Symons with a 18.501. Don Morse is not in attendance this evening.
The drivers meeting is finishing up on pit road, and the first feature of the night will be the Touring Modifieds.
8:01p.m. (EST) ---- The drivers meeting is ongoing. Opening ceremonies will begin shortly thereafter.
7:49p.m. (EST) ---- According to Speed51 the top three qualifiers in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds have failed post-qualifying tech. Still awaiting qualifying results to be released.
7:39p.m. (EST) ---- Jason Boyd set fast time for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds. Qualifying results will be posted when they become available. The 7:30p.m. start time will not be met and the start of the event will be delayed.
7:00p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds is set to begin.
6:30p.m. (EST) ---- Austin Kirkpatrick sets fast time for the ASA / Crate Late Models. Qualifying results will be posted when they become available.
5:01p.m. (EST) ---- Qualifying has begun for the Super Late Models. Results for the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will be posted when they become available.
4:49p.m. (EST) ---- Track cleaning operations are ongoing. Qualifying for the Super Late Models should commence soon.
4:27p.m. (EST) ---- A Super Late Model oiled down pit road prior to going out onto the track to qualify, delaying the start of qualifying even further.
3:55p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the day. Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 4:00p.m., however Speed51 is reporting that there are no cars in line to qualify, so there may be a delay.
3:17p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are preparing to begin their final practice session. Qualifying is set to begin 4:00p.m.
2:41p.m. (EST) ---- ASA / Crate Late Models have concluded practice, they will be back for qualifying. The Florida / IMCA Modifieds will begin their final practice session at 3:20p.m.
 2:20p.m. (EST) ---- During yesterday's Practice Session prior to the rain out, Jimmy Novak had two-time Pro Late Model Feature Winner at Dixie in 2009, Robbie Johnson climb behind the wheel to help with some set-up issues. Novak climbed back behind the wheel and for the rest of the day and into today, the 17-year-old has been within the unofficial Top 10 in Practice for the ASA / Crate Late Models division.
1:36p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds have concluded their first practice session. Coverage will resume at 2:20p.m. when the ASA / Crate Late Models return to the track for their final practice session.
1:19p.m. (EST) ---- The Florida / IMCA Modifieds are now preparing to begin their first practice session.
12:38p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has concluded for the ASA / Crate Late Models without incident. New Smyrna will NOT have practice times posted. We will rejoin coverage when the Florida / IMCA Modifieds take the track for their practice session at 1:20p.m.
12:20p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has begun for the ASA / Crate Late Models.
12:12p.m. (EST) ---- Practice has begun down at New Smyrna Speedway for Day I of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. The ASA / Crate Late Models are set to begin practicing at 12:20p.m., while the Florida / IMCA Modifieds are set to begin their practice session at 1:20p.m. Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 4:00p.m.
11:10a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Saturday, February 6, 2010):
After the rainout of last night's events, Day I of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing is reset for TODAY; Saturday, February 6th. Jimmy Novak is down South hoping to represent Dixie and all of Eastern Michigan well during the 2010 Florida Speedweeks. Still no word on Don Morse, who has yet to arrive.
Things are just getting started down in the Sunshine State and complete coverage of everything going on down at New Smyrna Speedway will start soon....
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3:55p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 5, 2010):
New Smyrna Speedway Officials have elected to cancel Day I of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing due to showers and thunderstorms throughout the lower portions of Florida.
Join us on Saturday, February 6th beginning at 11:00a.m., for a full six in one show. The ASA / Crate Late Models with Jimmy Novak and the Florida / IMCA Modifieds will be back in action along-with Super Late Models, Late Models, NASCAR Tour Modifieds, and SK Modifieds.
3:30p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 5, 2010):
(NOTE: Weather has moved into the area. As soon as word comes from New Smyrna Speedway Officials one way or the other, it'll be posted.)
Practice is complete for all divisions and now the teams will prepare for Qualifying, which is scheduled for 4:00p.m. Immediately after Qualifying, the Drivers Meeting will commence, and then Racing starts at 7:30p.m.
The ASA / Crate Late Models are third in line to Qualify while the Florida / IMCA Modifieds will be fifth in line for Time Trials out of the six divisions in attendance.
There will be no heat races or last chance races, everyone in attendance will race in the Features only program. Both the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds Features will go 25 laps.
Also there are no Practice Times to report as they were not made available from the track.
12:05p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida, (Friday, February 5, 2010):
Practice for all divisions started at 11:00a.m., and will be on a rotating basis between the Late Models, Florida / IMCA Modifieds, Super Late Models,NASCAR Tour Modifieds, ASA / Crate Late Models, and the SK Modifieds, until 3:00p.m.
Qualifying will start at 4:00p.m., for all divisions. This will be the only day that the ASA / Crate Late Models and Florida / IMCA Modifieds will Qualify. They will then draw for their starting positions for the remainder of Speedweeks.
11:15a.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Friday, February 5, 2010):
News and Notes from Thursday; February 4th -
Jimmy Novak was able to make it out for one Practice Session on Thursday before breaking a locker in the rear end of his new Novak's Supply and Equipment Chevrolet. The 17-year-old enjoyed his first day down in Florida and stated; "We'll have the car fixed and ready for Opening Night down here. I really like the track and I hope to do well against this group."
Birch Run, Michigan veteran, Don Morse looks to do well in his return trip to Speedweeks, although he has yet to arrive. His Morse Farms Chevrolet did not participate in yesterdays Test and Tune. During the 2009 Speedweeks, Morse split time in his ride with the now Two-Time and Defending Dixie Motor Speedway Modifieds Track Champion, Nick Clemens. Morse is scheduled to race in all six scheduled events for the Florida / IMCA Modifieds this time around.
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6:30p.m. (EST) --- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Coverage of the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway will continue Friday February 5. Practice times were unavailable from New Smyrna Speedway.
Jimmy Novak in the ASA / Crate Late Models has arrived at the track while there is no sign of Don Morse.
6:00p.m. (EST) --- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Practice has concluded for the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. When practice times become available they will be posted.
4:15p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Practice continues for the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. While there is no set order or rotation for Practice for all of the divisions on hand, timing and scoring is at work and as soon as official Practice Times are available, they will be posted. Practice will conclude at 6:00p.m.
2:45p.m. (EST) ---- Samsula, Florida (Thursday, February 4, 2010):
Practice is on-going down at New Smyrna Speedway. TODAY (Thursday, February 4th) is earmarked as a Test and Tune Day for all divisions. As soon as Practice Times are posted, they will be updated....
In addition to the coverage provided right here on DixieMotorSpeedway.com for Don Morse and Jimmy Novak, you can also get live real time updates from New Smyrna Speedway throughout the entire 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing by going to Speed51.com and follow them on their live "Trackside Now" feature.
Coverage from the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway begins TODAY; Thursday, February 4th at 1:00p.m., to coincide with the start of the Thursday Test and Tune in preparation for the 2010 Florida Speedweeks.
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For 43 years New Smyrna Speedway, located south of Daytona Beach in Samsula, Florida has played host to what has become one of the biggest annual season opening events in short track racing in North America.
The World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, a solid of week of racing, will begin its 44th running from February 5-13, 2010. While the event is held such a distance away from the state of Michigan, the ½ (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval in Florida has no real regional taste to it, with drivers from all over the country as well as Canada entered every year. This year is no exception.
For the 44th edition of the World Series, drivers that make regular appearances at the Dixie Motor Speedway will be heading down south in preparation for the upcoming 2010 racing season, which begins on Friday, April 30th with Opening Night 2010.
Co-Director of Media / Public Relations - P.A. Announcers; Matt Prieur and Chris Fobbe will be hard at work providing updates throughout Speedweeks on the drivers and teams representing Dixie Motor Speedway. Including up to the minute coverage along-with photos, results, commentary from the drivers down in Florida, and much more. So if you can't make it down to Speedweeks, Keep your computer pointed right here all Speedweeks long!
Here are the two representatives from the Dixie Motor Speedway who'll be racing down at New Smyrna Speedway during the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing;
 6 Don Morse - Birch Run, Michigan
The "Flying Farmer" who lives less than a mile from Dixie Motor Speedway will make his annual pilgrimage to Florida Speedweeks competing in the Florida / IMCA Modifieds division. The 2009 Sportsmen of the Year Award Winner at Dixie looks to represent the state of Michigan well down at New Smyrna.
Morse's familiar #6 Morse Farms Chevrolet will be competing on the following six (6) race nights; Friday, February 5th - Saturday, February 6th - Sunday, February 7th - Monday, February 8th - Tuesday, February 9th - and Wednesday, February 10th for the Mods 50-lap Speedweeks finale.
During the 2009 racing season, Morse finished 17th in the final points standings in the Wieland Contracting Modifieds division in limited appearances as the veteran Mod pilot collected three (3) Top 10 finishes with a season high seventh place showing on July 24th. His Top 10s were also his Top 15 showings as well.
For the 2010 racing season, Morse will run the full slate of events at the Dixie Motor Speedway in the Modifieds division beginning with Opening Night 2010 on Friday, April 30th.
 53 Jimmy Novak - Dryden, Michigan
The now 17-year-old will move up to the Pro Late Models division in 2010 and and is widely considered one of the pre-season favorites to win the 2010 Freshman crown. He'll get a jump start on the upcoming season down in the Sunshine State as he'll compete in the ASA / Crate Late Models Division during Florida Speedweeks.
Novak will be sporting a new #53 Novak's Supply and Equipment Template Bodied / Crate Motored Chevrolet Impala throughout Speedweeks as the ASA / Crate Late Models division will be running on the following six (6) dates; Friday, February 5th - Saturday, February 6th - Monday, February 8th, - Tuesday, February 9th, - Wednesday, February 10th, - and the 50-lap Speedweeks Finale for the division on Friday, February 12th.
During the 2009 racing season, Novak raced in the Teamtech Motorsports Sportsmen division (Now Pro Stocks) and finished an impressive fifth in the final points standings with four (4) top five finishes, including a season high fourth place showing on three separate occassions (5/15, 7/31, and 9/11) He also recorded seven (7) Top 10s and nine (9) Top 15s while racking up two (2) heat race wins.
Once Speedweeks is completed, Novak will then concentrate on the remainder of the 2010 racing season with a full schedule at Dixie Motor Speedway in the Pro Late Models division as well as limited appearances at Dixie's sister track to the Southwest, the Owosso Speedway. Possible appearances are also on tap within the ASA Late Model Series Northern Division and the Super Pro Late Model Series.
For more information about the 44th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing down at New Smyrna Speedway, log onto the track website and the Speedweeks page at: www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org
For continuing coverage of the Dixie Motor Speedway teams down in Florida, keep your browser locked in right here beginning on Friday, February 5th.
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