Formerly known as Cordele Motor Speedway.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
To the Victor goes the Melons!
Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL takes the feature win at "Watermelon Capital Speedway" with the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series (USCS) on Saturday night. Special Thanks to the Jumper Cable Man Larry Sams of the United Sprint Car Series. (photo by Larry Sams).
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Hammer Wins Again
Danny "The Hammer" Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL picked up his first O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series win of the 2005 season Saturday night at Watermelon Capital Speedway driving the Martin Structures, Inc. Shaw/ZRE. The 19-year-old driver took the lead on lap four and never looked back to post his first career Asphalt Thunder Tour victory.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Sprint Car Racing Video of Hammer
This is a huge 6 meg Windows Media Video of The Hammer in action at the Daytona of Dirt. Cable Modem or High Speed Connection is recommended for this two and one-half minute blast of action. Courtesy of Don Wilshe and the gang at www.uscsracing.com , Doug Galliher, Producer.
Hammer Video
Hammer Video
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
National Speed Sport News
National Speed Sport News: "Martin Wins Debut In Southern Tour
May 4, 2005
By NSSN Staff
LAWNDALE, N.C. -- Danny Martin, Jr. made the most of his American Sprint Car Series debut by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 20-lap Heintz Performance ASCS Southern Tour feature at Thunder Valley Speedway.
Piloting the Mopar-powered Food Grade Transport/Martin Structures No. 00 Schnee, Martin beat Scott Young to the checkered flag.
Brent Moss, Dain Naida and Butch Pendergrass rounded out the top five. "
May 4, 2005
By NSSN Staff
LAWNDALE, N.C. -- Danny Martin, Jr. made the most of his American Sprint Car Series debut by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 20-lap Heintz Performance ASCS Southern Tour feature at Thunder Valley Speedway.
Piloting the Mopar-powered Food Grade Transport/Martin Structures No. 00 Schnee, Martin beat Scott Young to the checkered flag.
Brent Moss, Dain Naida and Butch Pendergrass rounded out the top five. "
Hammer Time in ASCS - Motorsport.com: News channel
Motorsport.com: News channel: "Hammer Time! -- Not the former rap star turned evangelist that's now trying to break back into the music biz, but Danny 'The Hammer' Martin, Jr., who dropped in on the Heintz Performance ASCS Southern Tour at Thunder Valley Speedway in Lawndale, NC, Friday night.
The 19-year-old Florida shoe made the most of his ASCS debut by posting the biggest win of his career, racing to an eight car-length victory in his best 'You Can't Touch This' manner. Scott Young took over the series' point lead with a breathtaking last-lap pass of Lance Moss for the runner-up position in yet another entertaining Southern Tour feature.
'That's the most fun we've had racing Sprint Cars in at least two years,' members of the Martin camp commented afterward, a sentiment echoed by the ASCS Southern Tour contingent of racers. "
The 19-year-old Florida shoe made the most of his ASCS debut by posting the biggest win of his career, racing to an eight car-length victory in his best 'You Can't Touch This' manner. Scott Young took over the series' point lead with a breathtaking last-lap pass of Lance Moss for the runner-up position in yet another entertaining Southern Tour feature.
'That's the most fun we've had racing Sprint Cars in at least two years,' members of the Martin camp commented afterward, a sentiment echoed by the ASCS Southern Tour contingent of racers. "
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
TJSlideways.com - Martin Thunders to ASCS Southern Tour Triumph
TJSlideways.com - Martin Thunders to ASCS Southern Tour Triumph:
"Results: Martin Thunders to ASCS Southern Tour Triumph
Topic: American Sprint Car Series Southern Tour "
"Results: Martin Thunders to ASCS Southern Tour Triumph
Topic: American Sprint Car Series Southern Tour "
Southern Tour Triumph - WhoWon.com
WhoWon.com
Results From Thunder Valley:
A Feature (20 Laps): 1. Danny Martin, Jr., 2. Scott Young, 3. Lance Moss, 4. Dain Naida, 5. Butch Pendergrass, 6. Mary Anne Williams, 7. Cody Adams, 8. Eddie Hamilton, 9. Danny Mercy, 10. Phillip Hearp, 11. Doug Gold, 12. Doug Day, 13. Tim Perry, 14. Dustin Apple. DNS: Chris Brooks."
Results From Thunder Valley:
A Feature (20 Laps): 1. Danny Martin, Jr., 2. Scott Young, 3. Lance Moss, 4. Dain Naida, 5. Butch Pendergrass, 6. Mary Anne Williams, 7. Cody Adams, 8. Eddie Hamilton, 9. Danny Mercy, 10. Phillip Hearp, 11. Doug Gold, 12. Doug Day, 13. Tim Perry, 14. Dustin Apple. DNS: Chris Brooks."
Martin Thunders to ASCS Southern Tour Triumph
Hoseheads Sprint Car Photos & News: "Martin Thunders to ASCS Southern Tour Triumph
LAWNDALE, North Carolina (April 29, 2005) Florida's Danny Martin, Jr., made the most of his American Sprint Car Series debut by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 20-lap Heintz Performance ASCS Southern Tour feature at Thunder Valley Speedway. "
LAWNDALE, North Carolina (April 29, 2005) Florida's Danny Martin, Jr., made the most of his American Sprint Car Series debut by racing to victory lane in Friday night's 20-lap Heintz Performance ASCS Southern Tour feature at Thunder Valley Speedway. "
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Hammer Falls on Carolina - Raceway Magazine News
Raceway Magazine News: "Hammer Falls on Carolina American Sprint Car Series ASCS Friday Night
Danny 'The Hammer' Martin Jr. paid a visit to North Carolina's Thunder
Valley and brought home his first American Sprint Car Series ASCS victory.
The sprint car ace from Sarasota, Florida ran a new Mopar power plant in a
new Schnee sprinter, as he swept through the heats and took the feature.
Tire man Dewey Mixon and Crew Chief/Owner Danny Martin Sr. had the car
perfectly set. The 2004 United Sprint Car Series' USCS Runner Up beat the
best of the American Sprint Car Series Southern Tour. The echoes from
victory lane are still rolling through the hills.
The Food Grade Transport / Martin Structures / eStateTrafficSchool.com
http://www.eStateTrafficSchool.com had never been to Thunder Valley. This
was their first showing in Emmett Hahn's sprint car series for 2005. Haun,
founder and president of the American Sprint Car Series and co-promoter of
the extremely successful Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, received the 2004
Bobby Isaac Memorial Award at last year's Nextel Cup Series event at Lowes
Motor Speedway. ASCS Competitors will be glad to know 'The Hammer' plans on running the full USCS schedule."
Danny 'The Hammer' Martin Jr. paid a visit to North Carolina's Thunder
Valley and brought home his first American Sprint Car Series ASCS victory.
The sprint car ace from Sarasota, Florida ran a new Mopar power plant in a
new Schnee sprinter, as he swept through the heats and took the feature.
Tire man Dewey Mixon and Crew Chief/Owner Danny Martin Sr. had the car
perfectly set. The 2004 United Sprint Car Series' USCS Runner Up beat the
best of the American Sprint Car Series Southern Tour. The echoes from
victory lane are still rolling through the hills.
The Food Grade Transport / Martin Structures / eStateTrafficSchool.com
http://www.eStateTrafficSchool.com had never been to Thunder Valley. This
was their first showing in Emmett Hahn's sprint car series for 2005. Haun,
founder and president of the American Sprint Car Series and co-promoter of
the extremely successful Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, received the 2004
Bobby Isaac Memorial Award at last year's Nextel Cup Series event at Lowes
Motor Speedway. ASCS Competitors will be glad to know 'The Hammer' plans on running the full USCS schedule."
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Martin Shares O'Reilly USCS Carolina Thunder Point Lead - Motorsport.com: News channel
Motorsport.com: News channel: "Martin Shares O'Reilly USCS Carolina Thunder Point Lead
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL and Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL share the point lead in the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Carolina Thunder Tour after the first two events held on April 15 at Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC and on April 16 at I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC. "
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL and Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL share the point lead in the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Carolina Thunder Tour after the first two events held on April 15 at Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC and on April 16 at I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC. "
Monday, April 18, 2005
USCS: Points
GRAY AND ADAMS TOP OF O'REILLY USCS POINTS LIST WITH YOUNG GUNS MYERS AND MARTIN CLOSE BEHIND AS SERIES MOVES TO SWAINSBORO AND SAVANNAH
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - The defending and four-time O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series National Champion Terry Gray of Bartlett, TN moved to the top of the series National point standings, with a two point lead over 2000 O'Reilly USCS National Champion Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL.
While Gray and Adams raced their way to the top two spots of the O'Reilly USCS National point standings, a pair of SpeedMart Young Guns, 18-year-old Ryan Myers of Eldorado, OH and 19-year-old Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL, are right on the heels of the two veteran drivers.
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - The defending and four-time O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series National Champion Terry Gray of Bartlett, TN moved to the top of the series National point standings, with a two point lead over 2000 O'Reilly USCS National Champion Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL.
While Gray and Adams raced their way to the top two spots of the O'Reilly USCS National point standings, a pair of SpeedMart Young Guns, 18-year-old Ryan Myers of Eldorado, OH and 19-year-old Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL, are right on the heels of the two veteran drivers.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Hammer Does Double Time - Runner Up For Second Straight Night
Martin finished second in the Martin Structures, Inc. Schnee/ZRE for the second straight night. The 19-year-old Martin was also the SpeedMart Young Gun of the Race for drivers under the age of 25. Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL rallied from the eighth starting spot to finish third in the Goodson Farms Shaw/Ott and earn the Huggins Cams Hard Charger of the Race Award, and the K&N Filters Third-Place Award. Adams also bagged the six-lap Air Flow Research Power Dash. Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE took his first career O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series feature race win Saturday night in the 30-lap main event at I-20 Speedway.
Danny ''Sledge'' Hammer Martin, Sr. , Car Owner and Crew Chief and Dewey Mixon, Tire Engineer will take the Schnee, the ZRE, and The Hammer back for a double-header in Georgia next Friday and Saturday nights.
Danny ''Sledge'' Hammer Martin, Sr. , Car Owner and Crew Chief and Dewey Mixon, Tire Engineer will take the Schnee, the ZRE, and The Hammer back for a double-header in Georgia next Friday and Saturday nights.
Saturday, April 16, 2005
SpeedMart Young Gun of the Race
Hammer is Runner Up at O'Reilly USCS Dirt Opener At Riverside
TRAVELERS REST, SC - Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL raced to his second O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series win of the season Friday night in the 30-lap feature race at Riverside Speedway driving the Goodson Farms Shaw/Ott. Adams passed early leader Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL on lap 17, and never looked back to the checkered flag.
Martin, who led the first 16 laps of the race, brought his Martin Structures, Inc. Schnee/ZRE home in the second spot. The 19-year-old also claimed the SpeedMart Young Gun of the Race Award, and the Outlaw Brakes Fast Brake of the Race Award for leading on lap five.
Top Five
1. Kenny Adams
2. Danny Martin Jr.
3. Terry Gray
4. Curt Michael
5. Kevin Welsh
TRAVELERS REST, SC - Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL raced to his second O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series win of the season Friday night in the 30-lap feature race at Riverside Speedway driving the Goodson Farms Shaw/Ott. Adams passed early leader Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL on lap 17, and never looked back to the checkered flag.
Martin, who led the first 16 laps of the race, brought his Martin Structures, Inc. Schnee/ZRE home in the second spot. The 19-year-old also claimed the SpeedMart Young Gun of the Race Award, and the Outlaw Brakes Fast Brake of the Race Award for leading on lap five.
Top Five
1. Kenny Adams
2. Danny Martin Jr.
3. Terry Gray
4. Curt Michael
5. Kevin Welsh
Friday, April 15, 2005
Thunder Tour Returns to Swainsboro Raceway
WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information: "O'Reilly USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour returns to Swainsboro Raceway April 22
by Roby Helm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- The O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour returns to Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, GA on Friday night, April 22 featuring, pound-for-pound the most powerful short track racing cars in the world. The O'Reilly USCS winged outlaw sprint cars weigh 1,300 pounds and are powered by 700 horsepower fuel-injected V-8 engines.
Danny 'The Hammer' Martin Jr. of Sarasota, Fla., will return to Swainsboro Raceway on Friday night, April 22, for O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series action. Martin posted an O'Reilly USCS win at the 4/10-mile clay oval in 2004. (Terry Caton Photo)
Leading the entry list will be Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL and Danny 'The Hammer' Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL, who both scored O'Reilly USCS wins at Swainsboro Raceway in 2004. Both Adams and Martin are in the top five of the O'Reilly USCS point standings, and the 'Malabar Missile' also won the season opener in March in Pensacola, FL."
by Roby Helm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- The O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour returns to Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, GA on Friday night, April 22 featuring, pound-for-pound the most powerful short track racing cars in the world. The O'Reilly USCS winged outlaw sprint cars weigh 1,300 pounds and are powered by 700 horsepower fuel-injected V-8 engines.
Danny 'The Hammer' Martin Jr. of Sarasota, Fla., will return to Swainsboro Raceway on Friday night, April 22, for O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series action. Martin posted an O'Reilly USCS win at the 4/10-mile clay oval in 2004. (Terry Caton Photo)
Leading the entry list will be Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL and Danny 'The Hammer' Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL, who both scored O'Reilly USCS wins at Swainsboro Raceway in 2004. Both Adams and Martin are in the top five of the O'Reilly USCS point standings, and the 'Malabar Missile' also won the season opener in March in Pensacola, FL."
Motorsport.com: News channel
Motorsport.com: News channel
PEACH STATE DOUBLE HEADER ON TAP FOR O'REILLY USCS IN SWAINSBORO, GA ON APRIL 22 AND OGLETHORPE SPEEDWAY PARK ON APRIL 23
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - The O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour will present a Peach State double-header with events at Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, GA on April 22, and at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Savannah, GA on April 23. The two races will also be the first for the O'Reilly USCS Southern Thunder regional tour.
PEACH STATE DOUBLE HEADER ON TAP FOR O'REILLY USCS IN SWAINSBORO, GA ON APRIL 22 AND OGLETHORPE SPEEDWAY PARK ON APRIL 23
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - The O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour will present a Peach State double-header with events at Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, GA on April 22, and at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Savannah, GA on April 23. The two races will also be the first for the O'Reilly USCS Southern Thunder regional tour.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Northern Invaders Travel to South Carolina to take on USCS Hot Shoes
WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information: "Northern invaders travel to South Carolina to take on O'Reilly USCS hot shoes
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. -- Four northern invaders are traveling to South Carolina to take on the top winged outlaw sprint car drivers in the Southeast this weekend when the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour visits Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC this Friday night, and I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC on Saturday night."
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. -- Four northern invaders are traveling to South Carolina to take on the top winged outlaw sprint car drivers in the Southeast this weekend when the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour visits Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC this Friday night, and I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC on Saturday night."
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
USCS Points Chase for the Championship
WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information: "O'Reilly USCS dirt openers could shake up series points chase
by Roby Helm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- The O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour will open its dirt track season this weekend at Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC on Friday night and I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC on Saturday night. After contesting the first five O'Reilly USCS events on asphalt, the change in surfaces could shake up the National point standings.
Danny "The Hammer" Martin of Sarasota, FL is put together one top five finish and three top ten efforts to ride fifth in the O'Reilly USCS National points after the first five asphalt races, 22 points behind Adams. The 18-year-old driver returns to the dirt surface this weekend after finishing second in the national points last season with five series wins, all on dirt."
by Roby Helm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- The O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour will open its dirt track season this weekend at Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC on Friday night and I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC on Saturday night. After contesting the first five O'Reilly USCS events on asphalt, the change in surfaces could shake up the National point standings.
Danny "The Hammer" Martin of Sarasota, FL is put together one top five finish and three top ten efforts to ride fifth in the O'Reilly USCS National points after the first five asphalt races, 22 points behind Adams. The 18-year-old driver returns to the dirt surface this weekend after finishing second in the national points last season with five series wins, all on dirt."
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Another Top Ten Finish for Martin
Another Top Ten Finish for Danny Martin Jr. at South Georgia Motorsports Park and the Hammer of Sarasota, Florida moves to fifth in the O'Reilly USCS National point standings. Domination of the series is now underway as the USCS moves to the dirt tracks. For more details check: http://hammermartin.com
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