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Due to inclement weather - this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date This Saturday - May 23rd join us for the Memorial Day Bash at 4-17 Southern Speedway - Racing to lead the way for Florida We will be hosting: Sportsman 50 lap A-Modified 50 battle 4-17 SSE V8 Bomber vs Auburndale Pure Stocks 75 lap battle (all on take offs - provided for free at 417) Legends - 25 lap Dwarfs - 25 lap Mini Stocks - 25 lap Pit gates open 12pm - $35/pp. Grandstand gates open 4pm - $20...more

With Speed 51 and KARNAC covering the evening with a live stream video, all eyes were on 4-17 Southern Speedway. 4-17 Southern Speedway is the 1st asphalt race track to re-open, with fans, in Florida after the mandatory closures; and among a select few across the entire United States. With viewers as far away as Canada, England, and everywhere in between, the 3/8 mile oval asphalt track has officially made the map ~ that is all because of you. The management of 4-17 Southern Speedway want to...more

This Saturday, May 16th, we will be hosting the Pro Trucks, Street Stocks, Modified Mini, & Thunder Trucks. Pit gates open 12pm- $35/pp & will be limited to the 1st 400 individuals. Grandstands open 4pm- $15 adults, $13 seniors 65+, military, 1st responders all w/ valid ID, $8 students 6-17 w/ valid ID, & children 5 and under are free & will be limited to the 1st 1000 individuals. Please read the additional information to follow regarding guidelines being enacted to ensure compliance with the...more

Please read the following information regarding precautions being taken this weekend at 4-17 Southern Speedway. Not only do we want to continue to protect all of our loyal fans, drivers, and crew members- but it is important to adhere to the reduced capacity order of the "Phase 1" re-opening policy. First and foremost - if you are experiencing a fever over 100 deg F, have been exposed to someone with the COVID-19 virus, or have traveled outside of the US in the last 14 days- PLEASE stay home...more

We are excited and pleased to announce: This Saturday, May 9th, we will be hosting the Wheelman Sportsman Series, A-Modifieds, V8 Bombers, & Mini Stocks. All Mother's in attendance will be entered into a special drawing to celebrate Mother's Day. Pit gates open 12pm- $35/pp & will be limited to the 1st 400 individuals. Grandstands open 4pm- $20 adults, $18 seniors 65+, military, 1st responders all w/ valid ID, students 6-17 w/ valid ID, & children 5 and under are free & will be limited to the...more

Races for 3/28/20 are cancelled. With a sad heart, but an understanding mind- races have been cancelled for March 28th, along with the Cruise in and swap meet that was scheduled for 3/29/20. We are working to find a way to safely bring racing back to Charlotte County as soon as possible. As of 3/23/20 - we do plan to hold the April 11th race as scheduled. However- that too will be evaluated as it gets closer. During this difficult time- please remember just a few things: Thank your healthcare...more

The racing event this Saturday – March 21st – has been cancelled in an effort to support the governmental agencies recommendations to safeguard the public against the current health issues at hand. The health, safety, and well being of the 4-17 SSE fans, drivers, & crew members is, and will always be, the most important factor for Management when making decisions. As of Thursday March 19th – we do plan to re-open with the scheduled event on March 28th. However- this decision will be...more

OFFICIAL UPDATE: We are moving forward with racing tonight- Saturday, March 14, 2020. We have received official word that we are allowed to hold the event as planned. We had our quarterly Health Dept inspection approximately 30 minutes ago (we passed with flying colors as usual). The inspector commented, "ok, you are good to go. Have a great event tonight". Pits gates are open, $35/pp, Grandstand gate open at 4pm; $20 adults, $18 seniors 65+ - military - & 1st responders, $13 students 6-17 w/...more

Street Stocks: just a little challenge to start the new year off right

Drivers and Fans: East Elementary school, that Lacey & Elyse teach at, is having their Annual "Wheel Deal Contest". All children at East Elementary will receive raffle tickets for reading specific books then taking a test - and getting a passing grade. At the end of February - the winners will be drawn and will receive new bikes. Last year 4-17 Southern Speedway donated numerous bikes. Can you please help these deserving children? Some of the recipients last year had never had a bike of their...more