Winter Freeze

[seifertfan2]

31 days and counting. I cant wait for it to get here!! Who else is ready?

[seifertfan2]

30 days left!!!!

[dirtfan2757]

Heck yeah! Gonna be cold but this should be a great show!

[seifertfan2]

29 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

Heck yeah! Gonna be cold but this should be a great show!

Hey Dirtfan, You never know it just might suprise us all and be warmer than it has been. Either way as long as its dry, Ill be there.

[slick01]

Hey Dirtfan, You never know it just might suprise us all and be warmer than it has been. Either way as long as its dry, Ill be there.


Have either one of you ever been to a "DRY" race? :D:D

[seifertfan2]

Have either one of you ever been to a "DRY" race? :D:D

Ok maybe not "DRY" LOL, but at least no rain.

[seifertfan2]

28 days left!!!!!

[dirtfan2757]

Have either one of you ever been to a "DRY" race? :D:D

Yeah, Nascar, old Golden Isles surface, and any race I have ever been to at Oglethorpe Speedway:mad:

[KingdomRacing]

See y'all there!

[seifertfan2]

Yeah, Nascar, old Golden Isles surface, and any race I have ever been to at Oglethorpe Speedway:mad:

Hey Dirtfan, I dont think thats the kind of dry he was referring too. LOL. If I know my old buddy Slick he was referring to adult beverages.

[seifertfan2]

See y'all there!

Cant wait Travis, it cant get here soon enough.

[slick01]

Hey Dirtfan, I dont think thats the kind of dry he was referring too. LOL. If I know my old buddy Slick he was referring to adult beverages.

LOL, certainly not that "well oiled" surface of the old Golden Isles. :D:D

[seifertfan2]

27 days left!!!!!

[seifertfan2]

25 days left!!!! I know I skipped 26, but I didnt get on my computer yesterday. Ill try not to do that again, LMAO.

[seifertfan2]

24 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

23 days left!!!! Lets just hope the weather gets better than it is today. Us down here in the south woke up to about 3 inches of snow on the ground and we all know us southerners dont like that kind of stuff. LMAO!!!

[seifertfan2]

22 days left!!!! Snow and ice is melting, so lets hurry up with that early spring.

[seifertfan2]

21 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

20 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

19 days left!!!! It cant get here fast enough.

[PaperMen]

Tell me about it.........If you haven't experienced the Hospitality of "The Screven Motor Speedway", make plans now to be here for this event. Don't think i've got nothing planed yet.......Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!

[seifertfan2]

18 days left!!!! Yes Papermen, Screven is a great place.

[seifertfan2]

17 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

16 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

15 days left!!!!

[GA-DIRT]

Hope to go for my first time. R.I.P. LEEBO...

[seifertfan2]

Hope to go for my first time. R.I.P. LEEBO...

Come and down, you will enjoy it. It is one of the best atmospheres around. You have got to try the pork chop sandwiches.

[seifertfan2]

14 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

13 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

12 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

11 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

10 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

9 days left!!!! The drivers list for this race is looking great, I cant wait for it to get here.

[seifertfan2]

8 days left!!!!

[Slideways]

Did somebody mention Screven Speedway's Pork Chop Sandwiches??
Let me go crank my truck up!!!!:D

[seifertfan2]

Did somebody mention Screven Speedway's Pork Chop Sandwiches??
Let me go crank my truck up!!!!:D

Those are definitely good, but I like the spaghetti dinners Redd had last year.

[seifertfan2]

7 days left!!!! I can smell that racing fuel already!

[seifertfan2]

6 days left!!!!

[latemodel28d]

racing this time next week!

[jog49]

I was hoping those heated grandstands wouldn't be needed but it's beginning to look like they will be much needed!

[44-19-21-39]

I was watching that AFC championship game and realized that there are people that are not too bright and will go watch a football game at 0 degrees. Since I like dirt racing better than football i'll be there if they have to run with chains on the tires. I hope they don't have to bring out the jet drier to warm the clay.

[latemodel28d]

whats the extend forcast for thurs?

[joedoozer]

Still to early to tell, but looks like a small chance for a little rain. And it will be cold. Don't expect it to be much above freezing when the sun goes down.

[flagone]

The daytime high is close to 60* and a low of 36*. We are looking at about a 3 hour show at most. Low is projected close to midnight. I think it will be all good. Trailer is loaded and ready to go. See ya'll Thursday.

[153J]

shoot 36 degrees will be like a summer day compared to what we have been stuck in , lookin forward to making my first trip to screven from the cold state of PA

[rambo19]

is there an updated list of who all is going to be there for lates and sprints? and how do we go about putting Redd out there for some sort of promoter of the year award, i think he really should get honored for the work he does and atmosphere he provides for some of the best racing anyone can see!!!? by far our favorite track to race and attend!

[Slideways]

I'm sitting on "G", and waiting on "O"!!!

I can't wait 'til next Thursday!!!

[screvenpr]

Updated Drivers list as of 1/31/11
Late Models:

Casey Barrow # 98 – Savannah, GA
Dean Bowen # 15 Whiteville, NC
Royce Bray # 21 – Hull, GA
Randle Chupp #1A – Troutman, NC
Shane Clanton # 25 – Locus Grove, GA
Vic Coffey # 32c – Caledonia, NY
Mike Collins # 3 - Council Bluffs, IA
Ray Cook # 53 – Brasstown, NC
Brent Dixon # 1 – Elberton, GA
Chesley Dixon # 3 – Swainsboro, GA
Rick Eckert # 24 – York, PA
Ben Faircloth # 27 – Swainsboro, GA
Jeremy Faircloth # 4 – Swainsboro, GA
Jeff Fortner # 27 – Vidalia, GA
Steve Francis # 15 – Ashland, KY
Tim Fuller # 19 – Watertown, NY
Monk Gulledge # 104 – Columbia, SC
Steven Howard # 21 – Savannah, GA
Austin Hubbard # 19 – Seaford, DE
Ethan Hunter # 15 – Tiger, GA
Tommy Kerr # 4T – Maryville, TN
John Lobb # 1 – Frewsburg, NY
Bub McCool # 57J – Vicksburg, MS
Tim McCreadie # 39 – Watertown, NY
Brad Neat # 41 – Dunnville, KY
Brian Nuttal Jr # 16 – Claxton, GA
Billy Ogle Jr # 201 – Knoxville, TN
Earl Pearson Jr # 44 – Jacksonville, FL
Philip Pittman # 3 – Vidalia, GA
Johnny Pursley # 09 – Clover, SC
Brian Reese # 33 – Sharpsburg, GA
Josh Richards # 1 – Shinston, WV
Casey Roberts # 101 – Toccoa, GA
Bob Robertson # 21 – Evan, GA
Brent Robinson # 3 – Smithfield, VA
Ken Schrader # 9 – Fenton, MO
Steve Shaver # 6 – Parkersburg, WV
Scott Shirey # 10 – Gaston, SC
Clint Smith # 44 – Senoia, GA
Jeff Smith # 18 – Dallas, NC
Larry Wight # 99 – Phoenix, NY

Sprints:
Dale Blaney # 2 – Hartford, OH
Lance Dewease # 30c – Fayetteville, PA
Bob Felmlee # 6 – Oil City, PA
David Gravel # 89 – Hartford, CT
Sam Hafertepe Jr # 15H – Sunnyvale, TX
Cap Henry # 04 – Bellevue, OH
Greg Hodnett # 39 – Thomasville, PA
Robert Howard
Danny Lasoski # 6 – Dover, MO
Chad Layton # 55 – Harrisburg, PA
Terry McCarl # 24 – Altoona, IA
Pete Miller III # 3 – Port Vue, PA
Ed Neumeister # 11N – Upper Sandusky, OH
Aaron Ott # 25 – East Berlin, PA
Daryn Pittman # 27 – Owasso, OK
Fred Rahmer # 51 – Salfordville, PA
Jared Ridge # 12 – Snohomish, WA
Donnie Schatz # 15 – Fargo, ND
Tim Shaffer # 83 – Aliquippa, PA
Mark Smith # 7M – PA
Steve Smith – New Oxford, PA
Sammy Swindell # 1 – Germantown, TN
Tyler Walker # 17 – Los Angles, CA
Greg Wilson # 20 – Benton Ridge, OH
Jessica Zemken # 14 – Sprakers, NY

[flagone]

I just got off the phone with Tim McCreadie and as long as he and teammate Vic Coffey can get out of the shop in time - they both plan to be at Screven.

[screvenpr]

Good deal Kelley thanks for keeping everyone updated on cars that are coming. I can say this much this is a must see show for any race fan. Some of the best Super Late Models and for sure some of the best Sprint Cars drivers under a one night show.

[seifertfan2]

5 days left!!!! I just seen my local weather, which is also local for Screven and its a high around 60 and low in the mid 30s. The rain chances are for Tues and Wed. Work will not go by fast enough this week, LOL.

[flagone]

I just got an update from gorj and The Lee "Leebo" Kindred Fast Time Award is now up to $325. Anyone interested in adding to that please contact me or gorj on here.

[KingdomRacing]

Bob Robertson is from Evan, GA.
Scott Shirey is from Gaston, SC.

[flagone]

I'll help to...

Phil Pittman is #3 from Vidalia, GA
Brian Reese is from Sharpsburg, GA

[44-19-21-39]

Anyone got any idea what Redd will be serving at the concession. Since this race is early in the season, will he have the full menu.
If this is your first trip to Screven plan on eating at the track. Reasonably priced, a huge menu (normally), speedy service, plenty of room to sit, & tasty.

[seifertfan2]

4 days left!!!!

[seifertfan2]

3 days left!!!!

[dirtfan2757]

Alreeady checked my heater and got some extra cans of gas for Screven and GIS. Gotta check blankets, clothes and food, and its on! May even try to go watch practice Wed. night if the rain holds off.

[wild bill 63]

Really looks like a good field of cars, wonder what track will be like? slick and on the bottom last race

[dirtfan2757]

Looks like the forecast has changed:mad:

http://www.wtoc.com/Global/category.asp?C=5468

[latemodel28d]

as of now its only 20% thats barely any... keep us posted please.... wish it would be in the 70s like tihis weekend... so ready to head to screven

[KingdomRacing]

Looks like the forecast has changed:mad:

http://www.wtoc.com/Global/category.asp?C=5468

It will change again!!

[te33]

Anyone got any idea what Redd will be serving at the concession. Since this race is early in the season, will he have the full menu.
If this is your first trip to Screven plan on eating at the track. Reasonably priced, a huge menu (normally), speedy service, plenty of room to sit, & tasty.
Inaugural Winter Freeze Food Menu
Just announced by James Red Griffin
dinner plates with 2 sides /roll - $ 5 (homemade)
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sphagetti/large meatballs
lasgna
pot roast/rice &gravy
hamburger steak /gravy-onions optional
meatloaf
fried chicken
fried pork chops
grilled pork chops
bbq pork
baby back ribs
fried flounder
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bowl of good stuff - $5

low country shrimp boil/sausage,corn, potatoe
catfish stew
chicken rice
homemade chili
chicken corn chowder soup

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1/3 pd angus burgers
jumbo hot dogs
sausage dogs/grilled peppers/onions
chicken fingers
flounder sammich
pork chop sammich
bbq pork sammich
meatloaf sammmich
boars head bologna sammich-3/8ths mile thick on yellow bread
ham and cheese sub
meatball sub
chicken salad - off the chain
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sides


collard greens/smoked neckbone
stewed squash
corn
redd's potatoe salad
green beans
vidiala onion rings
french fries
bbq baked beans
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desserts

red velvet cake
sour cream cake
strawberry cheese cake

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candy
snickers/baby ruth
m&m' kit kat butterfinger etc.

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beverages

coffee - folgers/roy hill
hot chocalate
best sweet tea in da south
country time lemonade
coke products

all food is made fresh with the best quality meats and veggies
from U.S Foods and Sam's stores ,Redd's head chef is in the new "Speedway Illustrated " !:D

[gadirtracer]

Defiantly gonna be there! My sons 12th b-day, on Thursday, and he wants to go to the races! Fine w/me! Lookin' forward to a "po chop sammich" & great racin';);)!

[screvenpr]

Added:

Larry Wight # 99 – Phoenix, NY
Tim Fuller # 19 – Watertown, NY

[seifertfan2]

2 days left!!!! Im so ready for this race, I cant wait till Thurs. Ill be heading out Thurs around 1:30. Lets just pray that the rain stays away.

[smith19]

hey can we just come and eat and leave. lol

[dirtfan2757]

Weatherman said Wed. night Thursday morning on the rain. Should clear out as of now. But it will be chilly.

[Slideways]

I was just looking on the website of WTOC out of Savannah, and they've only got a 20% chance of "r" on Saturday, for Savannah and surrounding areas (of which Screven County is one of).

[dirtfan2757]

I was just looking on the website of WTOC out of Savannah, and they've only got a 20% chance of "r" on Saturday, for Savannah and surrounding areas (of which Screven County is one of).

Race is on Thursday though.

Here is what they said this morning, rain Thursday night into Friday and finishing off Saturday morning. Its all going to be in the timing. The storm will be coming out of the gulf also, so thats never good.

[GEAR_HEAD]

IMO they should make the call to start earlier if needed to beat the rain. Maybe eliminate qualifying and just go to a pill draw to save time.

[seifertfan2]

1 day left!!!! I just watched my local weather(Augusta, Ga) which is also Screvens local weather and they are saying right now its a 40% chance of rain. It has changed 5 times in the last 2 days so who knows what it will be.

[dirtfan2757]

Its still in the timing:

http://www.wtoc.com/global/category.asp?c=153752&clipId=5523711&topVideoCatNo=15094&autoStart=true

[joedoozer]

Not looking good.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=32.759562025650126&lon=-81.63116455078125&site=chs&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text

[GA-DIRT]

Heading out Wed morn, be there for practice, hope rain holds off.
Going on south will be there thru Volusia.
Meeting up with coffee shop at East Bay.!!!Hope all of you
get out from the Northeast and midwest.

Go Big Red!!!!

[HighMaintenance2007]

Bigg Redd moves dirt for a living.

He has all the right equipment @ the track & knows how to use it &

has a big ol heart full of geter done to go with allt hat .

Load the wagons & come on !

dmg

[dirtfan2757]

Rain has pushed out today. Practice should be a go. However, tomorrow is now up to 80% chance of rain, and those going to GIS, 80% Friday as well.

[105mph]

Looks pretty bad now...I see several 80% chances on different sites moving in around 2pm Thursday...that's a shame...I'm not going to risk it but I hope the best of luck to all that do...if you could just get a 3hr window they may squeeze it in...Friday doesn't look any better...Saturday mite be possible...

[joedoozer]

Unfortunately they got one shot at it. With GIS running the next 2 days and Sunday being the travel day to Florida. Everyone needs to sign up for their "Rained Out" updater. Nice to see that system work. Just sucks it might be on the first race of the season.

[latemodel28d]

dang this 80% worries me... how much is the chance at night? i cant see making the 4 hr trip over with that high of a chance... ill make my decission at noon... was really looking forward to this race!

[joedoozer]

It's getting worse by the minute. It looks like Screven and GIS will be a wash.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=32.74339241542703&lon=-81.65176391601562&site=chs&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text

[I'mOnABoat]

National Weather Service is calling for 100% chance of rain tomorrow night.

[seifertfan2]

Well tomorrow is race day, I cant wait, I will be leaving work around noon to head that way. I hope that the rain holds off long enough to let Redd get this race in. I know the forecast doesnt look that good but you never know.

[44-19-21-39]

Anybody know if they are practicing tonight. Who all is there? thx

[dirtfan2757]

Anybody know if they are practicing tonight. Who all is there? thx

This is from Facebook 2 minutes ago:

Some of the Late Models at Inaugural Winter Freeze Practice: Tim Fuller, Tim McCready, Dannie Mitchell, Tommy Kerr, Billy Ogle JR, Chesley Dixon, Clint Smith, Brian Reese, John Henderson, Casey Barrow, Steven Howard, John Lobb, Bub McCool, Josh Richards, and a few others that we have not yet seen on the track.

[dirtfan2757]

Here was another from earlier:

Sprint cars have been on the track for practice. Track is starting to look very smooth. The sprints are running in the mid 12 second range to mid 13 second range - unofficially. We will be timing all cars with transponders for tomorrows event and the weather is looking better - but will be cooler.

[dirtfan2757]

Tomorrow's forecast has actually gotten a little better:

http://www.wtoc.com/Global/category.asp?C=5468

[dirtfan2757]

And one more about sprints:

Some of the Sprint Cars at the track for the practice session of the Inaugural Winter Freeze: Tim Shaffer, Danny Smith, Mark Smith, Fred Rahmer, Dale Blaney, Greg Hodnett, Darynn Pittman, Tyler Walker, Bradley Greer, Cap Henry, Lance Dewease, and several others.

[upaginit in North GA]

I certainly hope this becomes an annual event, I was headed your way, then on to Golden Isles, but this weather forecast has changed my mind. I will wait until Friday morning to decide about GIS. For all the people headed to Screven, I certainly hope they do get it in. With the scheduled shows and that food menu, I was hoping the weather forecast would change, but it just keeps getting worse.

[latemodel28d]

weather updates please... i gotta make my mind by 1230 at the latest.... anyhelp would be greatly accepted!

[screvenpr]

The sun is starting poke through here at Screven Motor Speedway - Redd is preping the track now. We are going to make a go of it tonight. The weather forecast is looking better and better by the minute for the event. We look forward to seeing you all at the track for the Inaugural Winter Freeze!

[vinylrace]

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USGA0510

70% chance of rain tonight. I hope mother nature holds out for you...

[105mph]

MAN..this sucks...
Redd put together such a great program & had Kelly & the boys coming in to run the show & duane has talked his rear off about it & now the weather doesn't cooperate...it puts fans in a bind also...many had planned to make the 3 day loop with GI so with the weather being bad tomorrow its hard to risk making the trip...with todays $3 a gallon gas it would have been nice to get basically 3 shows out of 1 gasoline "trip" ...I know redd is just looking for a 3 hour window of some kind...weather channel time line shows the low pressure in the gulf moving the moisture to the east into that area around 4pm...if your in that area & have nothing to lose give redd all the support you can...maybe they'll squeeze it in...I'm sure every effort will be made...

[JSOTZING]

Was there last night track looked great. weatherbug.com says 20% chance mainly after midnight. The pits was full of haulers. Left in the middle of ice storm in Ohio Tuesday night can't wait for the race.

[seifertfan2]

Its finally here, RACEDAY. Im leaving in 30 mins.

[50dixonfan]

Was there last night track looked great. weatherbug.com says 20% chance mainly after midnight. The pits was full of haulers. Left in the middle of ice storm in Ohio Tuesday night can't wait for the race.

you say you was there last night about how many cars were there and who had fast time at practice.

[vinylrace]

This is from Screvens facebook page.

Some of the Late Models at Inaugural Winter Freeze Practice: Tim Fuller, Tim McCreadie, Dannie Mitchell, Tommy Kerr, Billy Ogle JR, Chesley Dixon, Clint Smith, Brian Reese, John Henderson, Casey Barrow, Steven Howard, John Lobb, Bub McCool, Josh Richards, and a few others that we have not yet seen on the track.

Some of the Sprint Cars at the track for the practice session of the Inaugural Winter Freeze: Tim Shaffer, Danny Smith, Mark Smith, Fred Rahmer, Dale Blaney, Greg Hodnett, Darynn Pittman, Tyler Walker, Bradley Greer, Cap Henry, Lance Dewease, and several others.

I'm a late model guy But what great group of sprint car drivers there. Kinda a mini world finals thing going on.

[44-19-21-39]

radar looks pretty good until late tonight. i'll be at Screven in about 45m.

[18fan]

Anywhere I can listen or watch live?

[Racing]

www.dixiedirttv.com

Audio.

[gadirtracer]

Headin' to Screven Motor Speedway now!!!! R**n stay away!

[jog49]

No problem whatsoever! The weather percentages forced me to make the decision not to chance it and since I didn't go, the racing will take place as if it was the middle of July! Enjoy!!!!!

[joedoozer]

Same here. If I went, it would have rained the entire drive and they would cancel the second I sit in the stands. I stay home and they have great weather.

[Slideways]

Same here, National Weather Service, WTOC, and The Weather Channel all said rain for tonight.

But since I didn't go, it'll probably end up being the best night in the history of Screven Speedway.

[bigmoransky]

Radar not lookin good.

[105mph]

Yeah...the real stuff is almost there...its a shame...they may not be able to outrun it now...hope they do for all the ones who took a chance...

[dirtfan2757]

Just got home from there. Raining like crazy.

[slick01]

Just got home from there. Raining like crazy.

Yep, rained on us the whole 2 1/2 hour trip home. Thanks to everyone who donated in Leebo's name for the fast time award and to Kelley Carlton for the nice tribute stickers.

[cambo]

Sorry the mains got rained-out. I know the Screven staff done all they could to make it happen. It was shaping-up to be a great A-main. I have a question: Both A-mains were going to pay $10K to the winner, whenever a show gets rained-out & there is no A-main and no plan for a make-up date, what happens, who gets paid or how are the drivers/teams compensated or are they compensated? just wondering!

[screvenpr]

Sorry the mains got rained-out. I know the Screven staff done all they could to make it happen. It was shaping-up to be a great A-main. I have a question: Both A-mains were going to pay $10K to the winner, whenever a show gets rained-out & there is no A-main and no plan for a make-up date, what happens, who gets paid or how are the drivers/teams compensated or are they compensated? just wondering!

For the Winter Freeze event we will make it up on November 2, 2011 (that is the only date we could get both the sprints and late models back to the track on the same date). The Sprint cars are all locked in based on their qualifying, heats, etc from Feb 3 - so they will be paid $10,000 to win on the rescheduled show based on the finish of the A Main that night. Then we are running a second complete sprint car show for $3,000 - that gives anyone a chance that wants to come but isn't locked into the first feature a chance to come and race as well. The late models will start over completely as no one was locked into that show and then they will race their complete show for $10,000 to win. Unfortunately since no features were complete there is no way to pay anyone at this point. They will all be paid their money on the make-up date of November 2, 2011.

[cambo]

Thanks! I hope I can make it down on November 2, sounds like it will be an awesome show!

[GEAR_HEAD]

They should have started earlier like I suggested, then they would have gotten it in.

[dirtfan2757]

They should have started earlier like I suggested, then they would have gotten it in.

True, but if you seen the stands and watched the traffic coming in, most of the people didn't get there until around 6-7 or so. At 5, there was hardly 100 people in the parking lot.

[dalemcfan]

I don't understand how no one was locked into the late model feature when they had finished all four heat races.

[flagone]

The SLM field was not complete. Still had 2 b-mains left to run.