The 46th Annual Spring 50 is set for this Saturday, April 16th at Florence Speedway. Some of the top national and regional Late Model contenders are expected to return to challenge for the Spring 50 title and the $10,000 top prize.
The times for Saturday, April 16th will reflect the originally scheduled Spring 50 event. The Pit Gates will open at 12:00pm (noon), followed by Main and Back Gates opening at 2:30pm. Hot Laps are set to begin at 3:00pm immediately followed by qualifying. Racing action is set to kick off at 4:00pm.
Ticket prices in the General Admission area will be $30 for adults (18+) while ages 13-17 will be $20. Children ages 12 and under are admitted for free to the General Admission area. A pit pass is $45.
The Late Models will compete in a full program of Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains, and a $10,000-to-win feature. The Modifieds, G&G Express Sport Mods, and Hornets will also be in action on Saturday, April 16th, with their program including Heats, B-Mains, and a Feature. No entry fee for any division on Saturday, April 16th.
In the Late Model division, Slicker Graphics – a leading provider of first-class motorsports wraps and longtime supporter of Florence Speedway – has posted a $500 Fast Time Award in Memory of Jeff Perry – a dedicated race fan who passed away unexpectedly in 2021.
A bonus will also be award to the Top-3 finishers of the Late Model feature who are utilizing a steel block engine. The Top-3 Steel Block Late Models in Saturday night’s Spring 50 Late Model feature will receive $250, $150, and $100 respectively. Steel Block Late Models must declare at time of pill draw to be eligible for bonus money.
For drivers competing at Florence Speedway for the first time this season, you will be REQUIRED to register for events through MyRacePass. Drivers are encouraged to register in advance prior to arriving at the track. This will expedite the at-track registration process on race day. Please note it is only necessary to register once per season. If you have previously registered for an event at Florence Speedway in 2022, it is not necessary to complete the registration form each week.
To register with MyRacePass, please visit: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1544/registrations
Late Model Tire Rule:
Hoosier: Any 20/1350 or Harder
American Racer: Any 44 or Harder
46th Annual Spring 50 Late Model Purse: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,500, 5. $2,000, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,400, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,000, 12. $950, 13. $900, 14. $875, 15. $850, 16. $825, 17. $800, 18. $775, 19. $750, 20. $725, 21. $700, 22. $700, 23. $700, 24. $700 = $40,250
For fans unable to attend, Saturday’s 46th Annual Spring 50 will be streamed live on FloRacing. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/3unrMdm.
Florence Speedway is located in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Take KY exit 180 off I-71/75; west on US 42, nine miles to the track on the left.
The Official Host Hotel of Florence Speedway is the Hilton Cincinnati Airport, located at Exit 182 (Turfway Road) off I-75/71 in Florence, Kentucky. For reservations, call (859) 371-4400 and request the Florence Speedway rate, or book online at https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=CVGCHHF&corporateCode=3026629&from=lnrlink
Previous Spring 50 Winners:
2021 – Ricky Thornton Jr.
2020 – Cancelled
2019 – Bobby Pierce
2018 – Devin Gilpin
2017 – Jason Jameson
2016 – Cody Mahoney
2015 – Rained Out
2014 – Darrell Lanigan
2013 – Scott James
2012 – Don O’Neal
2011 – Eddie Carrier Jr.
2010 – Don O’Neal
2009 – Jeep VanWormer
2008 – Kevin Claycomb
2007 – Scott James
2006 – Don O’Neal
2005 – Dan Schlieper
2004 – Scott Bloomquist
2003 – Steve Casebolt
2002 – Don O’Neal
2001 – Darrell Lanigan
2000 – Dan Schlieper
1999 – Don O’Neal
1998 – Cancelled
1997 – Jack Boggs
1996 – Kevin Claycomb
1995 – Jack Boggs
1994 – John Gill
1993 – Jack Boggs
1992 – Bob Pierce
1991 – Gary Green
1990 – Jack Boggs
1989 – Scott Bloomquist
1988 – Jack Boggs
1987 – Pat Patrick
1986 – Pat Patrick
1985 – Pat Patrick
1984 – Chuck McWilliams
1983 – Matt Gilardi
1982 – Pat Patrick
1981 – Vern Lefevers
1980 – Billy Teegarden
1979 – Billy Teegarden
1978 – Billy Teegarden
1977 – Billy Teegarden
Florence Speedway would like to thank all of their great marketing partners, which include: Arizona Sport Shirts, AutoMasters, Bazell Race Fuels, Best Way Disposal, BLOX Spiked Ice, Bluegrass Diesel Specialist, Bimbo Bakeries, Classic Car Wash, Complete Auto Care, DirtonDirt.com, Doggie Paddles, Dollar General, FloRacing, Fretboard Brewing Company, G&G Express, Gasoline Life, Hilton Cincinnati Airport, koi Auto Parts, Kubota Tractor of the Tri-State, L&M Performance, Lucas Oil Products, Marshall Auto Group, NewRiff Distilling, River Metals Recycling, Slicker Graphics, Snappy Tomato Pizza, Sunoco Race Fuels, Toedter’s Isle of Frenchies, and Triple Crown Chiropractic.
