May 4th, 2012
The 2011 season point champions are, from left: Kirk Hooker, Windride Transportation UMP Late Models; Jim Dale Jr., Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds; Eren Vanderiviere, Sport Stocks; Shawn Jones, Tirecraft Comp 4s.
One new champion is guaranteed this season at South Buxton Raceway.
Kirk Hooker will abdicate his crown as the reigning Glencoe Auto Recyclers UMP Late Models points champion.
The veteran Chatham driver will not return to defend his title, as the 2012 season opens this Saturday.
The grandstand gates open at 5:30 p.m., with hot laps at 6 p.m. in preparation for the green flag at 7 p.m.
Hooker won his third career South Buxton points title last season, but said throughout the year he would not return as a car owner in 2012.
He had hinted he could possibly return as a driver for another car owner but never seriously pursued an opportunity.
“I’ve got too much going on to dedicate myself full time to racing, and like I said last fall, it’s time to get out,” Hooker said.
May 2nd, 2012
The Green Flag is in the air!
Opening Night is this Saturday for the 41st season of exciting dirt track stock car racing at South Buxton Raceway.
The green flag waves at 7 p.m. The main grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to get to the track early, not only to get the best seats, but the cars will be on the track for Hot Laps beginning at 6 p.m.
And there will be a pre-race parade to give fans a good look at all of the cars to help them vote for The Best Appearing Cars. The winners will be announced before next Saturday night’s racing action.
November 25th, 2011
The annual South Buxton Raceway awards banquet was held on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Club Lentinas in Chatham.
Awards were presented to the top points drivers, top three championship race finishers, most sportsmanlike, most improved, top rookie and most checkered flag drivers.
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