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Billy,Tim and I will be posting the Street Stock rules on Monday. We appreciate everyone who showed up today to voice their opinion. Our drivers who have supported us since we opened last year, your voice was heard and we hope our rules will fit everyone. One thing that has been lost in all these meetings have been the high cost of racing. Everyone complains that purses are too low, gas prices are too high. Only a hand full of drivers have complained about the HIGH cost of building a car. How can any division survive at any race track if racers can't afford to build cars? FTS has 5 guys who can afford to build top notch cars. This was seen every week. The other 15 need a chance to either compete or know when they leave the house they have a chance of winning. After we post the rules, we do not want to hear anymore complaining. Save it. If you get mad and want to race somewhere else, then so be it. We can't make everyone happy. We don't in anyway want to lose any drivers. Enough is Enough and the rules are the rules when they are posted.
Thank You
Jerry Smith
Our 2008 Winter Series Champions are:
#442 Pure Stock, Bryan Baker, #90 Modified, Jody Davidson, #25 Spormod, Dougie Murphrey, #84 Late Model, Nick Brown, #7 Street stock, Casey Hobson, #63X, Henry Baxley, #15 Stocker, Randy Trim..
We at FTS will work as hard as we can to make the 2009 racing season one of the best racing seasons at this facility. We thank everyone who helped us get our start last season. Our #1 goal will be KIDS. They all must have fun when they come to our facility. Our drivers, we understand we cannot succeed without any of you. As you have seen this past winter at the Winter Series, we paid what we said we would and we did what we said we would do. To our fans, we will keep our gate prices the same and keep our drinks and food the same for this up and coming season. We understand you are on a budget. We thank all of you for running us out of food and drinks each and every week. For our special events, we will keep 2009 prices and payouts the same. To our AWESOME employees, we couldn't ask for a better group than this one. We appreciate all the hard work from all of you. No business will succeed without great employees and we are grateful for all of you spending your Saturday nights with us.We could not thank Mr. & Mrs. Bagwell enough for this great opportunity and giving the racing community a chance to return to FTS. LET'S GO RACING. Jerry & Laura Smith
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Central and Eastern parts of North Louisiana should listen to KRLQ 94.1fm for radio ads and a chance to win a pair of Spectator passes on Friday.
In the Shreveport area, tune to 98 ROCKS. Tammy and Tom do an excellent job of reporting local dirt track racing and keep you informed on all upcoming events in the area.
Also join us on MySpace at:
MySpace.com/fasttraxspeedway
or on Delphi Forums at
http://forums.delphiforums.com/fasttrax/start
Owner, Jerry Smith can be reached @ 318-801-0165
(If you reach his voicemail, please leave a message)
Employment/Business office Laura Smith 419-656-2738
For tech questions please contact Tim Horn @ 318-497-3345
For News/Advertising/Promotions questions please contact Linda Horn @ 318-497-3488
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Welcome to FastTrax Speedway.net
FastTrax Speedway is located 4 miles Southeast of Chatham, Louisiana (Postal/Code 71226 to find Chatham, using an online map). FastTrax Speedway is one of the most spectacular displays of motor-sports in Northern Louisiana. The wide straight-aways, and wide turns, are infamous for producing two and sometimes three wide racing, which makes this track a very competitive “short track” each and every weekend.
FastTrax Speedway roars into action each Saturday night throughout the summer. A full lineup of the best driving talent from across Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi invade “FastTrax Speedway of Chatham, La" each week in the quest for the checkered flag, which showcases some of the fiercest competition around.
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to the Cruiser class. Fast Trax Speedway added this class to their racing format at the beginning of the 2007 Racing Season. Race fans are eager to see this class each week, and would be thrilled to see this class grow into something big for this area. It's a great way to get started in the sport of racing, and also an excellent way for racers in other classes to get other family members (wives, sons, daughters, etc.) involved in something we all love so much.
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Latest FTS News Articles
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| Dirt Action Nearing 2008 End at Fast Trax Speedway by LindaHorn | |
Dirt Action Nearing 2008 End at Fast Trax Speedway
By: Linda M. Horn
As we draw near the end of the 2008 Racing Season at Fast Trax Speedway, the weekly racing action is still packed with great fun, exciting racing, great drivers and wonderful race fans. The November 8th action ended the Winter Series Points chase for all classes except Late Models, and brought 81 cars to the track for some excellent racing action on a cool November night.
| | Another Great Week at Fast Trax by admin | Another Great Week at Fast Trax
By: Linda M. Horn
The first weekend of November brought great weather and great racing to the clay oval at Fast Trax Speedway in Chatham. The racers did an excellent job of entertaining the fans, and a couple of the drivers gave everyone a scare for a few moments. | | Temps Cool Down, Racing Heats Up at Fast Trax by LindaHorn | Temps Cool Down, Racing Heats Up at Fast Trax
By: Linda M. Horn
The small amount of spectators didn't seem to bother the 60+ drivers who came to race at Fast Trax Speedway Saturday night. A true love of speed and competition was shown as the drivers all ran great races this week. There is nothing better than a great night of racing action to get your blood flowing and warm the souls of true racers and race fans, and this is exactly what you can experience every Saturday night in Chatham.
Though Jerry and Laura Smith chose to let the Pure Stock/Cruiser class have the weekend off to allow drivers to get in on the big money show at ArkLaTex Speedway in Vivian, it was a great show among the five classes scheduled to race. And as always, the burgers were tasty, the coffee and hot chocolate was hot and the drivers were entertaining. | | FTS Drivers Put on Great Show by LindaHorn | FTS Drivers Put on Great Show
By: Linda M. Horn
The drivers at Fast Trax Speedway always put on a great show for the race fans, and Saturday night was no exception. From the Compact class to the high speeds of the Modifieds, each lap made this week was just as exciting as the one before it. Jerry and Laura Smith have been working very hard to get these last few races in for the 2008 Season, and without the drivers and the wonderful race fans, none of this would be possible. But because of the drivers and the wonderful race fans, they are working on an exceptional schedule for the 2009 Season and look forward to having each of you be a part of the plans they are preparing. | | Spooktacular Racing at Fast Trax Speedway by LindaHorn | Ghosts and goblings were no match for the spooktacular racing action witnessed by over 1,700 spectators at Fast Trax Speedway Saturday night in Chatham, LA. A total of 139 race cars pitted on the grounds of the clay oval on Hwy 4 East to put on what has to be the best event thus far in the 2008 Racing Season.
Not only was the pit area packed, but the spectators came in droves to see their favorite drivers attempt to take home their fair share of the payout for the 2008 Spooky 50. | | Racers Gear Up for Big Show This Weekend by LindaHorn | |
Racers Gear Up for Big Show This Weekend
By: Linda M. Horn
Ladies and gentlemen, racing is back in full force at Fast Trax Speedway as 96 race cars unloaded in the pits Saturday night to put on an awesome show for the over 700 spectators in the stands. The night air got a bit nippy, but with the fast action on the track most race fans didn't notice the change in temperatures.
The addition of the Hot Stock class, plus the return of the Late Models brought back the genuine racing action known only on the surface of this speedy Chatham track. Drivers came from many areas to be a part of this show, while also getting a feel for the track and learning the set up they will need to be up front in this years Spooky 50 which is slated for this Saturday night (October 11th). | | Racers Return to Fast Trax Speedway by admin | By: Linda M. Horn
FTS News Editor
The warm afternoon temperatures, followed by cool night air and clear skies were made better only by the sound of roaring engines around the dirt oval at Fast Trax Speedway Saturday night. Jerry and Laura Smith have the opening night jitters behind them now, and race fans got a great show from the 50+ drivers who made the trip to the Chatham track.
Conversations with many of the drivers all included the same statement, "I'm glad to be back at Fast Trax!" Among the many familiar faces were also some new names who made their debute appearance on dirt Saturday night.
Among the drivers making their first dirt track race was Bryan Baker (442) in the Pure Stock/Cruiser class. Not only did Baker run a great race against veteran racer, Bill "Cornbread" Teague, but he also captured his very first Feature win on dirt Saturday night.
A new class at Fast Trax Speedway is the Stockers (front wheel drive). It was a great race with only four cars, but Smith is confident that this class will grow quickly because of the lack of expense that is required to participate in the Stocker class. Taking the first win in the Stocker class at Fast Trax was Rodney Ates (4) of Chatham with Robert Griffith (90) of Jonesboro grabbing a close 2nd place finish.
The Street Stock class lacked its normal large number of cars, but the six of them that were there had a great time and Michael Gaffney (18G) easily grabbed the Feature win. Some Street Stock drivers were not able to make it Saturday night because of prior obligations but plan to be back Oct. 4th to help entertain the race fans.
The largest class of the night encountered a few cautions but when all was said and done, the checkered flag fell in the Sport Mod class to give Timmy Culp (c8) yet another Feature win in his racing career. Timmy led all but 6 laps of the 20 lap race. Choudrant's Scott Duke led laps 11 through 16, but Culp moved back out front leaving Duke in 2nd and Dougie Murphrey in 3rd at the finish.
Sport Mods might have had the most cars, but the Modifieds had the best speeds as they made their way around the track. A 20 lap race with 5 caution delays and only one driver being able to stay in the lead lap after lap. The battle in the Modified class was close at times between the 1st and 2nd place drivers, but Lee Patton (JP5) of Quitman held his own and maintained the lead to take another 2008 win at Fast Trax Speedway. Taking 2nd place was Timmy Culp (c8) who was pulling double duty Saturday night changing from the Sport Mod to the Modified. The 3rd place finisher in the Modified class was Chris Huckaby (D6), who started 12th in the Feature.
The Parking Lot Drag was also a great show. Smith has stated that this will be a weekly part of the racing action at Fast Trax. There were 5 entrants Saturday night. With no entry fee and a chance at winning $25 and the thrill of being part of the racing action this is sure to grow each week with more fans taking part.
Fast Trax will be running Saturday, October 4th with Stockers, Pure Stock/Cruisers, Street Stock, Sport Mods, Modifieds, Hot Stocks and Late Models as well as the Parking Lot Drags. The Annual Spooky 50 will be held on Saturday, October 11th. We are looking forward to a great turn out in the Late Model class on Oct. 4th, with a couple of added surprise drivers for you as well. Get there early to get a good seat! |
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Up Coming Events
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 2009 Rules, Schedule are up datedStreet Stock rules will be posted after Sunday's meeting
Late Model meeting Sunday January 11, at 1pm. at the track.
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Special Events
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Coming Soon.....
Full Schedule, Rules
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