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History in the making!! This week at 4-17 Southern Speedway & Events: Sunshine State Challenge Series includes: 50 lap Pro Trucks and 50 lap Street Stocks. Don't miss out on the newest feature Dirt Late Model cars racing on asphalt. That's right....dirt cars on asphalt! Also on tap: Mini Stock and V-8 Bombers. Come join us for an action packed night of racing sure to go down in history! Pits open: 12pm, Grandstands open 4pm, heat races 6pm, features begin 7pm. Please no outside food or...more

Another 1st for 4-17 Southern Speedway!! Saturday March 25, 2017 4-17SSE will be hosting DAARA (Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association), Sportsman King of the Blacktop 100 lap knock out race, SSCS Pro Truck 50, and V-8 Bomber 25!! Don't miss out on this exciting action packed evening. Sportsman King of the Black Top.... only the top 10 cars and 1 fan save will advance to the last knockout round and a chance to win $2000. Offering several additional winnings for "Hard Charger, Hard...more

As Mother's Day approaches, please remember all the special Mother's in your life. We will be hosting the 1st annual Mother's Day powder puff race on Saturday 13, 2017. Mother's, sisters, aunts, grandmothers..... START YOUR ENGINES!! The powder puff race will allow only women drivers, in the V-8 Bomber specialty race. In addition to the powder puff race, we will be hosting the Randy Fox & Frank Welch Super Late 104 Memorial, as part of the SSCS Super Late & V-8 Bomber challenge series. ...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

Don't miss out...Last race before summer break! Pro Truck Invitational. Drivers from 3 states have been racing to make their way into this coveted race. Dash for cash!! Over $15,000 in driver payout for the evening, is up for grab!! Donate $10 or more in school supplies or new tennis shoes for Charlotte County students & teachers, on receive one FREE Grandstand ticket to be used October 1 - December 23, 2017 Fans will be voting for their favorite driver...if your driver wins...that driver...more

Due to inclement weather- the 2019 Snowflake Meltdown has been postponed. A reschedule date will be announced soon. Please join us February 9th for the 1st appearance in 2019 of the Pro Truck series challenge, Sportsman series challenge, and more. Ticket prices the weekend of February 9th: $15 adults, $13 seniors, military & 1st responders, $8 students (6-17), children 5 and under are free.

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

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