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SPRING FLING INVERSION hits 4-17 Southern Speedway & Events Saturday March 18th with, Open Wheel Modified- twin 35's, Pro Late Model-50, Modified Mini- twin 25's, TQ Midget, & Scramblers. Up to 8 cars in each class will experience field inversion. SPRING FLING includes a little something extra for the fans AND the DRIVERS!! Open Wheel Modified, Modified Mini, & Pro Late Model - each class has the chance to win: FAST QUALIFIER: 5 gallons 101 or 110 fuel HARD CHARGER: 2 American Racer...more

May 25, 2017 American Racer Tires & Sunoco Fuels Boost SSCS Event on June 10th at 4-17 Southern Speedway Sunshine State Challenge Series officials have announced that American Racer Tires and Sunoco Racing Fuels are making a huge contribution to the competitors competing at 4-17 Southern Speedway in Punta Gorda, Florida’s June 10th event paying $3000 to Win and $500 to start. American Racer will be giving two free tires to every car competing in the 150-lap Super Late Model feature that...more

This Saturday, March 16th: Join us for the Spring Switch. Open Wheel Modified twin 25, Street Stock, Mini Stocks, Thunder Trucks, and Fan Participation. Street Stock and Mini Stock drivers will be allowed to switch drivers 1/2 way through their feature with no place or lap penalty. Fan participation- 2 laps per segment- all participants must be pre-registered by 1;00pm in Saturday. All participants must have a valid driver license, helmet, proof of insurance, pit wrist band, and a signed...more

Saturday - March 23rd: Join us for the 3rd Annual Randy Fox - Frank Welch Super Late Model 104 Memorial, Legends, TQ Midgets, Dwarfs, and....the V8 Bombers will be on racing slicks for a chance to win $500! This is definitely a night you won't want to miss. You asked for it: A guaranteed minimum of $500 to the winner of the 50/50 drawing this week only. Ticket prices this week: Grandstands - open at 4pm: $20 adults, $18 senior, military, & 1st responder (all with valid ID only), $13 student...more

March 30, 2019 the racing world unexpectedly lost a staple of the racing community. Richie Anderson had a smile for every person he met. He made an unforgettable impact on all of his fellow racers in SW Florida. Join us this Saturday, April 27th as we honor the late, great Richie Anderson with the Super Late Model 100 series challenge, Prestige V8 Bomber series, Legends, Dwarfs, & TQ Midgets. Richie Anderson's car will be driven this weekend by Billy Bigley, Jr as a farewell to an amazing...more

With the 1st half of the 2019 racing season drawing near, drivers are chasing those points and fans are chasing the adrenaline, heart pounding roar of the engines. This Saturday- June 8th: You will not want to miss the Pro Truck Series, Sportsman Wheelman Series, Outlaw Modifieds and A-Modifieds. Whether you bring your own chair for "The Hill" seating, or pick your spot in the bleachers....it is sure to be a great show. Ticket prices June 8th: Pit entrance- $35/pp, Grandstand entrance- $15...more

After an unsuccessful evening of racing on June 15th due to rain, the schedule for June 22nd has been revamped. The Super Late Models #3/6 series originally scheduled for 6/22/19 has been moved to August 31, 2019 ~ more classes will be added to that line up. If you know a Super Late Model driver ~ please pass this information along to them so they do not needlessly prepare for this weekend. The new line up (in no particular order) for June 22, 2019 is as follows: Street Stocks V8...more

This weekend June 22nd; Don't miss out on the last race before summer break. Don't miss out on the hottest show in town! We will be hosting the Street Stocks, V8 Bombers, Mini Stocks, Dwarfs, Legends, & TQ Midgets. Ticket prices the week of June 22nd; Pits; $35/pp, Grandstands; $15 adult, $13 seniors, military, 1st responder (all w/ valid ID), $8 students 6-17 (w/valid ID), children 5 & under are free. Pit gates open 12pm, Grandstand gates open 4pm. Qualifying at 5:30 and features begin...more

Racing is back September 14th!! Southern Series Winged Sprint Cars, Pro Truck Series 4/6, Sportsman Series 4/6, Modified Mini, Outlaw Modified, & A-Modified make this an action packed night you won't want to miss. Pit gates open 2pm: $35/pp. Grandstand gates open 5pm: $20 adult, $18 military, 1st responder, & seniors all w/ valid ID $13 students 6-17, and children 5 & under are free. Qualifying & heat laps begin at 5:30, features will follow directly after. Call your friends, load up the...more

This Saturday -Sept 28th...it is on! The Florida Pro Truck Challenge Series is back, along with the Dwarfs, Legends, TQ Midgets, and V8 Bombers. Pits open 12pm, $35/pp. Grandstand gates open 5pm: $15 adult, $13 military, 1st responders, & seniors w/ valid ID, $8 students 6-17 w/ valid ID, and children 5 and under are free. Load up mamma, call your friends, and tell the children to get in. Come on out to 4-17 Southern Speedway - Southwest Florida's fastest short track for the fastest high speed...more