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Monster Truck Madness at Desoto Speedway, Saturday Nov 28th.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Monster Truck Madness 11-28 Monster Truck Madness at Desoto Speedway, Saturday Nov 28th.   Come out to Desoto Speedway for the final event of the year. The biggest Monster Truck Show the speedway has had yet, with six Monster trucks. Racing, freestyle, donuts and wheelys. You do not want to miss this Huge night when Monster Trucks invade Desoto Speedway, so bring the kids and tell all your friends and neighbors. Come early to meet n greet the drivers and get up close to the Monster Trucks. Monster Truck Lineup: Bounty Hunter- Jimmy Creten Scarlet Bandit- Dawn Creten…

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Desoto Speedway Crowns 2015 Champions

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Desoto Speedway Crowns 2015 Champions Desoto Speedway A packed house saw Desoto Speedway finish its 2015 season with a night of racing that saw several new faces in victory lane and champions crowned in all of the track's racing divisions. The Outlaw Modifieds kicked things off with the 25-lap Merle Caswell Memorial race. Tom Meyer grabbed the early lead and was joined at the front of the field by Billy Campbell Jr. and Mike Endee. North Ports Endee, who started eighth, worked his way to third at the end of the second lap and got by Campbell for…

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Winged sprints return for the last race of the season at Desoto Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Winged sprints return for the last race of the season at Desoto Speedway Who's ready for some WINGED SPRINT CAR action this Saturday night Nov 14th!!! . This will be the last race for the Winged Sprints to close out the 2015 race season at Desoto Speedway. also running will be Sportsman, Pure Stock, Mini Stock, Bombers and Outlaw Modifieds will run the Merle Caswell Memorial. Fans you are not going to want to miss this night of action packed, side by side, ground pounding racing that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So bring…

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Bowman, Chastain victories top Desoto action

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Bowman, Chastain victories top Desoto action Desoto Speedway Several classes of racing at Desoto Speedway saved some of their best action for their final night of their 2015 season Saturday night – including one that came down to a photo finish. Greg Krom jumped into the lead at the start of the 50-lap J.D. Byrider Open Wheel Modified feature. Doug Moff was quick to join him at the front of the field, but brought out the caution when a tire went flat and nearly sent him into the turn one wall on lap 6. Brad Bowman got by…

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Florida Watermelon night at the races 11-7

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Florida Watermelon night at the races 11-7 The Florida Watermelon Association will be at Desoto Speedway Saturday night to support their Pro Truck Driver #36 Chad Chastain in the Watermelon Truck. They also would like to thank JDI Farms for providing the watermelons that will be handed out by their 2015 Florida Watermelon Queen Kelli Wilder Florida Watermelon Association…Support, Purchase & Enjoy Florida Fresh Watermelons straight from your local grocery store, farm or produce stand. Florida Fresh Watermelons are Delicious and Nutritious and they are in season now! Desoto Speedway racing action for Nov 7th will be the…

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Thrills, Chills highlight Desoto’s Halloween Madness

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Thrills, Chills highlight Desoto's Halloween Madness Desoto Speedway One of the largest crowds of the season saw a little bit of everything from enduro racing to school bus racing to a kids' demolition during Halloween Madness action Saturday night at Desoto Speedway. The night began with a 25-lap enduro race featuring 4 and 6-cylinder cars that were on the road not too long ago. Josh Bridges led the early laps before Richard Campbell came from deep in the 16-car field to the lead. Campbell was soon joined up front by his father Duane Campbell. The two started running…

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HALLOWEEN MADNESS AT DESOTO SPEEDWAY 10-31

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] HALLOWEEN MADNESS AT DESOTO SPEEDWAY 10-31 This is going to be a huge night of fun and excitement for the entire family. The biggest Demo derby yet is planned for the speedway, which will have everyone on the edge of their seats. The Florida State School Bus Figure 8 championship fan favorite will be run, along with the Strickly Stock Enduro series. Flag Pole race, Enduro, Puck Race, reverse race and the Road Course Race. This is a safe and fun way to spend Halloween with the kids who will be TRICK OR TREATING the drivers. Kids bring…

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Darvalics, Barfield take wins at Desoto

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Darvalics, Barfield take wins at Desoto By SCOTT LOCKWOOD Desoto Speedway Steve Darvalics and Travis Barfield won the headline events in Saturday night's racing action at Desoto Speedway. Brooke Storer got the jump on the start of the 40-lap Sportsman feature and needed just a handful of laps to build a big lead. Steve Darvalics got to second place on the fifth lap and five laps later caught Storer. A caution for an accident involving Joey Sims and Rick Reed on lap 10. Darvalics grabbed the lead from Storer on the restart. The rest of the race became…

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Desoto Speedway 10-24 racing

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Desoto Speedway 10-24 racing Desoto Speedway will feature the Sportsman for 50 laps also running will be Street Stock, Pure Stock, Mini Stock, Bombers and the Outlaw Modifieds So bring the kids, bring your neighbors and family and let them know that Desoto Speedway is the place to be Saturday night for great family fun and thrilling racing action. Follow Desoto Speedway on Facebook on Twitter @DesotoSpeedway and online at desotospeedway.net. Stay tuned for updates and great giveaways this week Remember please support those who support auto racing and let them know it! Sportsman Street Stocks sponsored by…

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Steele, Chastain grab feature wins at Desoto

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Steele, Chastain grab feature wins at Desoto Desoto Speedway A pair of familiar faces found their way back to victory lane during Saturday night's racing action at Desoto Speedway. In Saturday's 30-lap Winged Sprint Car feature, Shane Butler raced from fourth to first in the opening laps and was in a battle with Dave Steele for the lead when Butler made a dramatic move under two lapped cars and into the grass - coming out ahead of Steele and the rest of the pack. Butler and Steele threaded their way through heavy traffic for the next 20 laps.…

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Boyd takes first leg of Desoto Triple Crown

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Boyd takes first leg of Desoto Triple Crown Joe Boyd took his first win in over a year and a half at Desoto Speedway on Saturday night, taking a dominating flag-to-flag victory in the first race of the Turner Tree and Landscape Super Late Model Triple Crown Series 100-lap feature event. Front row starters Richie Anderson and Tyler Scofield got together on the opening lap, allowing Joe Boyd to go from third to first by the time the field came out of turn four. Boyd set sail while Mike Franklin, Michael Atwell and points leader Dylan Bigley battled…

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Bradentons Dutilly takes modified feature at Desoto Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Bradentons Dutilly takes modified feature at Desoto Speedway Desoto Speedway   Jesse Dutilly has made Desoto Speedway his personal playground for the 2015 season, winning nearly all of his starts in the Turner Tree and Landscape Late Model series. Dutilly tried his hand with the J.D. Byrider Open Wheel Modifieds on Saturday night and found himself in a familiar place: victory lane at the end of the night after claiming the 25-lap feature event. Nick Hernandez led the first eight laps of the race with Dutilly hot on his tail. Hernandez slipped in the first turn on the…

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Darvalics’ win tops dramatic night at Desoto

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Darvalics' win tops dramatic night at Desoto Steve Darvalics from Venice came from deep in the field to take 30-lap Sportsman feature, highlighting a night of racing action that saw several dramatic finishes - and a school bus land on its side in the night's final event. Rick Reed of Punta Gorda leads from pole, but Roger Welsh grabbed the lead as the field completed the second lap. As Welsh began pulling away Chris Narramore, Brandon Morris and Steve Darvalics all battled for the second spot, with Darvalics nudging ahead of Morris on lap 7. Darvalics needed just…

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School Bus Figure 8 Returns to Desoto

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Supers will run next on Oct 10th, we looked at dates before then and can not make that happen without scheduling on top of another track. Oct will start the Triple Crown for supers. Mini Stock, forty laps will be on that night also, oct 10th. make your calendars for Oct 31st . Halloween Madness is going to be a great night, our biggest Demo Derby yet. kids costume contest and trick or treat the driver and more fun activities for the kids you do not want to miss. Who's ready for some SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 action…

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Chastain, DeCaire big winners at Desoto Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Chastain, DeCaire big winners at Desoto Speedway Desoto Speedway   Chad Chastain and Troy DeCaire took home feature wins from Saturday night's Pro Truck/Winged Sprint Car twin bill at Desoto Speedway.   A nine-truck inversion of the thirty one truck field put Cory Bigley of Naples  on the pole and Chastain from Alva, third to start the 50-lap Q Auto & Injury Attoneys, Desoto Pro Truck race. At the end of the first lap Chastain got by outside polesitter for second place and took the lead from Bigley two laps later. A caution flew for Robert St. John's…

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DESOTO SPEEDWAY PRESENTS SUPER LATE MODEL TRIPLE CROWN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] DESOTO SPEEDWAY PRESENTS SUPER LATE MODEL TRIPLE CROWN This will be a 3 race event for the Super Late Models Oct 10, 2015 _ #1 ***DOUBLE POINTS KICK OFF NIGHT FOR ALL CLASSES *** Super Late Model 100 race #1 Street Stock, Mini Stock, Bombers Nov 21, 2015 #2 Super Late Model 100 race #2 Modified Mini, Street Stock, Mini Stock and Outlaw Figure 8’s (Run what ya brung) Dec 19, 2015 #3 Super Late Model 100 race #3 Pure Stock/Cowboy Cadillacs, Modified Mini, Mini Stocks and Bombers SUPERS 100 laps & qualifying for each race 100 entry fee…

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Stickler, Jackson victories top Desoto action

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Stickler, Jackson victories top Desoto action Desoto Speedway   Mother Nature may have tried to win for the third week in a row at Desoto Speedway, but those who waited out a two-hour rain delay saw some fast and furious action Saturday night that featured some dramatic finishes and a familiar face finally getting his breakthrough win for 2015. The J.D. Byrider Open Wheel Modifieds headlined the nights racing action. Thanks to an inversion of the field after qualifying L.B. Skaggs started on the outside pole for the 30-lap main event and paced the field for the first…

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Mother Nature WINS Desoto’s Tribute to the Legends

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mother Nature WINS Desoto's Tribute to the Legends. The day started clear (but HOT) the Teams brought out their "A" game (the Pits where full with racers in every division). The Homestead Team brought the #16 Ford NASCAR (with a Display that rivaled any NASCAR Display) and all the Tickets and ways to play to WIN them. The Legends were there meeting and greeting all the Fans that filed in the stands. It looked to be all it was hyped to be. Then the sky's to the North started d...arkening (like a Holly Wood "The End of the…

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School Buses Are Coming to DeSoto Saturday June 27

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Racing for June 20th was cancelled due to rain. check our website for rescheduling of the Winged Sprint cars June 27th will be School bus figure 8's Pro trucks Take Aim gun Range Street Stock Mini Stock Bombers General Admission price - $15.00 Adults, $13.00 Seniors, Kids 10 and under FREE with Adult. FRONT GATES OPEN AT 4:30  racing starts at 7:00 come early for happy hour 4:30 to 6 special: buy 1 get one free $3.00 drafts and come hungry for good food and even better prices. the flat screen TV's will be on in the bar. So get…

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Sprint Cars are Coming to DeSoto June 20!

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Get ready for Winged Sprint Cars this Saturday June 20th Desoto Speedway is the place to be for great racing action. The line up is going to keep the crowds on their feet with the return of the Winged Sprint Cars also Street Stock, sponsored by Take Aim Gun Range Legends, Midgets and the endure series will be back to run the Flag Pole race, Road Course and an Enduro race. All this great racing action for only $15.00 at the front gate General Admission price - $15.00 Adults, $13.00 Seniors, Kids 10 and under FREE with Adult. FRONT GATES OPEN…

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DeSoto Speedway June 13

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Bradenton's Jesse Dutilly started his Saturday night at his daughter's ballet recital at Booker High School in Sarasota. He finished it by parking in Desoto Speedway's victory lane for the fifth straight time after winning Saturday's 75-lap Turner Tree and Landscape/Sunoco Racing Fuel Super Late Model feature event. After missing qualifying, Dutilly was forced to start last in the 14-car field. It didn't take him long to start moving up as he was halfway through the field when the caution flew for Troy McNabb's spin on lap 12. Dutilly cracked the top five on lap 16 and passed Anthony Campi…

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Desoto Speedway June 13!

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Get ready for Super Late Model racing June 13th Desoto Speedway is the place to be for great racing action. The line up is going to keep the crowds on their feet!!!! Super Late Models sponsored by Turner Tree & Landscaping and Sunoco Race fuel Sportsman Modified Mini LKQ Pick your part Pure Stocks Bombers and the Pro Challenge Teachers & Staff Night at the races, show your ID and get in FREE General Admission price - $15.00 Adults, $13.00 Seniors, Kids 10 and under FREE with Adult. FRONT GATES OPEN AT 4:30 Come Early for Happy Hour 4:30 to…

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Anderson takes truck feature at Desoto

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Anderson takes truck feature at Desoto Provided by Desoto Speedway   Not even the largest field of Pro Trucks in the state of Florida this season could slow down Bradenton's Danny Anderson on Saturday night at Desoto Speedway. Anderson, who had already won a pair of Q Auto and Injury Attorneys Pro Truck features at Desoto earlier this season, took the lead at the halfway point of Saturday's 50-lap main event and survived a late-race duel with Chad Chastain through heavy traffic to take his third victory of the season. Stuart Vandevender led the 26-truck field to the green and…

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Get ready for “Students Night at the Races”

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Get ready for "Students Night at the Races". Desoto Speedway wants to congratulate all the student for making it through another year. If your kids are in Midd...le or High Schools just have them bring some type off ID or grade card (something with their schools name on it) and your Kids get in FREE!!!! First 1000 kids get a Checkered Flags to wave at their favorite racer to the winners circle. General Admission price - $15.00 Adults, $13.00 Seniors, Kids 10 and under FREE with Adult. FRONT GATES OPEN AT 4:30 The line up is going to keep the…

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Thompson takes Desoto Bomber feature

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After a series of rain delays, mechanical failures and hard crashes, it was Carl Thompson who found himself standing in the winner's circle after the 30-lap Bomber feature event at Desoto Speedway on Saturday night. Outside polesitter Jeff Firestine got the jump on the start and paced the field over the opening laps. Thompson and Kenny Gibson needed just a handful of laps to get to second and third, but Firestine built a straightaway-length lead before the caution flew for Aaron Holmes' spin on lap 11. Rain fell during the caution, sending the field to the pits while crews worked…

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Desoto Speedway- SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8’S & DEMOLITION DERBY NIGHT!!

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"FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT" May 30th 2015 Desoto Speedway, will be hosting a First Responders Appreciation Night, this Saturday, May 30th . All First Responders get in general admission for $10.00 with proper ID. We invite all First Responders to come join us for a full night of action packed racing, You don’t want to miss when the School Bus Figure 8’s return along with the fan favorite, Demolition Derby, Flag Pole, Enduro, Powder Puff, Road Course and the Bombers for 40 laps. Show your ID at the ticket window. Looking forward to an exciting night of races with our…

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Bradenton’s Dutilly makes it two in a row at the high banks of Desoto Speedway

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Bradenton’s Dutilly makes it two in a row at the high banks of Desoto Speedway Turner Tree & Landscaping Super Late Models were the main event of the night at Desoto Speedway, scheduled to run 100 laps. It wasn’t clear early on if Mother Nature was going to dampen the show or not but the clouds rolled out as quickly as they rolled in and it was smooth sailing for the entire night of racing action. All Fans entering the speedway were handed a small American flag to wave during the National Anthem and throughout the night to celebrate the…

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Memorial Day weekend at Desoto Speedway May23rd

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Memorial Day weekend at Desoto Speedway May23rd Stock car racing, American Flags and fireworks, it doesn't get any better than that for Memorial Day weekend family fun at Desoto Speedway May 23rd . Super Late Models return to action on the high banks for 100 laps of side by side, nose to tail racing from some of the best stock car drivers in the state of Florida. So far you have battles between the home town drivers, the veterans and then throw in the young guns that have proven they can get the job done. Twenty year old Nick Neri…

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Darvalics, Williamson win Desoto Sportsman features

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Darvalics, Williamson win Desoto Sportsman features Provided by Desoto Speedway Steve Darvalics and Aaron Williamson picked up victories in Saturday night's twin 25-lap Sportsman features at Desoto Speedway. Outside polesitter Aaron Williamson got the jump at the start of the race, but Steve Darvalics needed just three laps to come from his deep starting spot to take the lead. As Darvalics quickly pulled out to a big lead Williamson, Colin Allman, Scott Garrity, Greg Krom and Roger Blevins were battling amongst themselves for second through fifth. As the field came to the end of the 10th lap Krom got into…

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Desoto Speedway May Racing!

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Desoto Speedway is the place to be this Saturday night May 9th when the Sportsman returns to action for 50 laps.  Also  LKQ Pure Stock, mini stock,   and the new, fun Enduro class will start its points season with a Flag Pole Race, Enduro Race and Road Course race. You can find the rules for the new class on our website. front gates open at 4:30, racing at 7:00 and adults tickets are just 15.00  for this action packed night of racing. Kids bring your MOM THIS WEEK, THEY GET IN FOR $5.00 accompanied by their child. first 100 mom's will get a nice carnation as they enter the speedway.…

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Moff wins third straight feature at Desoto

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Moff wins third straight feature at Desoto Provided by Desoto Speedway If there's been a J.D. Byrider Open Wheel modified feature at Desoto Speedway this season, Doug Moff has been at the front of the field. Saturday night's feature at Desoto Speedway would turn out to be a familiar sight as Moff parked in the winner's circle for the third straight time after taking the checkerd flag in the caution-free 40-lap main event. Outside polesitter Nick Hernandez took lead on the start. Moff dove underneath Cody Stickler for second on the fourth lap and needed just a handful of circuits…

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Desoto Speedway Was Closed April 25th Due To The Desoto Parade, Racing Resumes May 2nd

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Desoto Speedway Was Closed April 25th Due To The Desoto Parade, Racing Resumes May 2nd  Desoto Speedway is the place to be this Saturday night May 2nd when the Open Wheel Modifieds returns to action. Also street stock, modified mini, mini stock, bombers and the Legends cars are back for their first race of the season. front gates open at 4:30, racing at 7:00 and adults tickets are just 15.00 for this action packed night of racing. visit our website for all other information at desotospeedway.net Due to a conflict of scheduling with another super late model race at another…

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Anderson’s late pass seals Desoto Pro Truck victory

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Anderson's late pass seals Desoto Pro Truck victory Provided by Desoto Speedway After taking a wire-to-wire victory in Saturday night's 25-lap Sunoco Racing Fuels Pro Late Model feature at Desoto Speedway, Chad Chastain was looking to sweep the night's main events with a victory in the 50-lap Q Auto & Injury Attorney Pro Truck feature. Chastain came within three laps of pulling off the double, but it was a dramatic pass by defending track champion Danny Anderson of Bradenton with three laps to go that spoiled Chastain's party and saw Anderson parking in Desoto's winner's circle for the second time this…

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Desoto Speedway has been the place to be on Saturday night

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Desoto Speedway has been the place to be on Saturday night for some of the best racing action in the state. this weeks action packed night is everyones favorite School Bus Figure 8 racing April 18th  also Pro Late models, Pro Trucks, Street Stock, Pure Stock and Modified Mini a night you do not want to miss. front gates open at 4:30 with racing to start at 7:00 come early and bring a friend. Gate prices: Adults $15.00 Seniors $13.00 kids under 10 are FREE you can visit our website for all updated information. desotospeedway.net lots of new stuff happening at Desoto Speedway every…

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Dutilly beats long-time nemesis for Desoto win

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For the last several years Bradenton's Jesse Dutilly has been trying to beat Anthony Campi in a head-to-head battle for a race victory at Desoto Speedway. Using a brand new car in Saturday's Brighthouse Challenge Series 100-lap Super Late Model event, Dutilly finally got the leg up on his chief rival. The defending series and track champion drove from deep in the field and got the best of Campi on a late restart to take his first victory of the season. Campi wasted no time getting to the lead from his third spot, passing Dylan Bigley for the lead just…

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Super Late Models at Desoto April 11

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Desoto Speedway is the place to be this Saturday night April 11 when  Some of the best Super late model drivers in the state will do battle for 100 laps. Also Pro Figure 8 racing, sportsman, pure stock, mini stock and bombers. front gates open at 4:30 with racing at 7:00 and adults tickets are 20.00  for this special event night of racing. visit our website for all other information at desotospeedway.net This will also be a Veterans memorial race, all vets with proper ID get in for $10.00 come early and bring your friends it will be a great night…

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Moff takes second straight win at Desoto

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Doug Moff's red hot start to the 2015 season continued last weekend with his second consecutive J.D. Byrider 50-lap feature event win at Desoto Speedway on Saturday night. Moff and Travis Roland spent the first seven laps running side-by-side for the lead, with Roland finally clearing Moff for the top spot at the end of the eighth lap. Roland would lead a five-car freight train of Moff, Hoelzle, Nick Hernandez and Cameron Ray around the three-eighths mile oval for the next several laps. Moff retook the lead with an outside pass of Roland coming out of turn four on lap…

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Chastain Wins Late Model Debut at Desoto Speedway

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Brandenton, FL. Despite his young age, Chad Chastain has already piled up several wins at Desoto Speedway, including the inaugural Joey Coulter Florida Pro Truck Series opener. On Saturday night, the 16 year-old driver scored perhaps the biggest victory of his career, picking up the win in his first start in a Pro Late Model in front of a crowd that included his brother, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ross Chastain. Anthony Cataldi started on the pole of the 35-lap Sunoco Racing Fuel Pro Late Model Feature and led a four-car train with Michael Atwell, Chad Chastain and Scot Walters. On…

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Allen charges through pack twice in Desoto victory

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Allen charges through pack twice in Desoto victory Sport Allen has accomplished a lot during his sprint car racing career, which has included wins on both dirt and asphalt. But one thing Allen had never done before was come from the back of the field twice for a victory. He can now add that particular accomplishment to his list of accolades after recovering from two early spins and taking Saturday night's 40-lap Winged Sprint Car feature at Desoto Speedway. Outside polesitter Johnny Gilbertson grabbed the lead at the start and was joined by Dude Teate, who climbed to second from…

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Winged Sprints Arrive at Desoto Speedway This Saturday March 21

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COME OUT SATURDAY TO DESOTO SPEEDWAY IN BRADENTON for a fun and affordable night of excitement for the entire family. Full concessions with great food and pepsi products come early and visit the speedway bar for Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:30   Front gates open Saturday at 4:30 racing starts at 7:00pm  We are located on SR 64 in Bradenton EXIT 220A OFF 75. GO TO DESOTOSPEEDWAY.NET FOR ALL THE DETAILS   Regular event Front gate prices Adult $15.00 Seniors $13.00 kids 10 and under FREE Pit pass…

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Joey Coulter Pro Trucks Will Be at Desoto Speedway 3/14/15

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March 14th racing at Desoto Speedway will be the Super Late models for 75 laps along with the Joey Coulter pro Truck series for 50 laps, running on the high banks of Desoto Speedway. Also Pure Stock, Mini Stock, Rookie 4 and Bombers. COME OUT SATURDAY TO DESOTO SPEEDWAY IN BRADENTON for a fun and affordable night of excitement for the entire family.    Front gates open Saturday at 4:30 racing starts at 7:00pm  We are located on SR 64 in Bradenton EXIT 220A OFF 75. GO TO DESOTOSPEEDWAY.NET FOR ALL THE DETAILS   Regular event Front gate prices Adult $15.00…

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Doug Moff Maybe Off to the Hottest Start at Desoto Speedway

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Doug Moff may be off to the hottest start in the state of Florida for the 2015 racing season. After grabbing two wins during last month's World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway, Moff opened Desoto Speedway's 2015 season with a convincing win in the 40-lap J.D. Byrider Open Wheel Modified feature on Saturday night. Wayne Jefferson, who won during Desoto's Icebreaker weekend last month, started on the pole and held the lead through several restart attempts in the early going. After a rash of yellows Doug Moff grabbed the top spot and was leading with…

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March 7th Open Wheel Modifieds & March 14th Super Late Model 75 Laps

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  March 7th OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS 40 laps, PRO FIGURE 8'S Street Stocks, Rookie 4's, Pro Challenge, Mini Stock, Bombers front gates open at 4:30 racing starts at 7:00 COME OUT SATURDAY TO DESOTO SPEEDWAY IN BRADENTON Bring your friends, neighbors and family for a night of racing that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Front gates open Saturday at 4:30 racing starts at 7:00pm Come hungry- Full Concessions in the pit and main grandstand areas $2.00 drafts from 5 to 6:30 Beer stands with flat screen TV's New Speedway gift…

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