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Back in action this weekend, February 11th at 4-17 Southern Speedway!! Come check out the Sunshine State Challenge Series with the Pro Trucks and Sportsman cars. Also on tap: V-8 Bombers, Mini Stock, and Dirt Limited Late Model...on Asphalt Don't miss out on this event sure to make history! Pit gates open 12 pm, Grandstand gates open 4pm, heat races 6pm, features begin at 7pm. Pit entrance- $30 per person, Children 10 and under- $15, Grandstand entrance- $15 per adult, $13 per...more

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

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.

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

This Saturday May 25th- May Madness is coming to an end. Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the fastest cars- at the fastest short track in the South. We will be hosting the Super Late Model Series challenge, V8 Bomber Series challenge, TQ Midgets, Legends, & Dwarfs. Ticket prices the weekend of May 25th; Pit entrance $35/pp; Grandstand entrance: $20 adult, $18 senior (65+), military, 1st responders (All w/ valid ID only), $13 students 6-17 (with valid ID only), and children 5 and under are...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 Saturday - October 26th - Don't be late!! There is something for everyone at 4-17 Southern Speedway. 128 lap Super Late Model Bigley Sr. Memorial, V8 bombers, Legends, Dwarfs, & TQ Midgets. For the kids - don't forget they will be Trunk-r-treating with the drivers, a costume contest, and coloring contest. Adult Costume Contest -adults there is even a costume contest for you - but please no masks of any kind and remember we are a family friendly venue. Homestead Miami Speedway will be...more