Usac: 2016 florida sprint car openers set at ocala
 

10/29/15 12:01 PM 2016 FLORIDA SPRINT CAR OPENERS SET AT OCALA

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2016 FLORIDA SPRINT CAR OPENERS SET AT OCALA

Race fans and teams can begin planning their 2016 USAC racing calendars with the announcement of the February 18-20 “Winter Dirt Games VII” AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car races at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla.

An open practice on February 17 precedes the three-night racing program at the 3/8-mile dirt track which has hosted the USAC Sprint Car openers the past five years.

Ironically, the winner of the Ocala series opener the past two years has gone on to claim the AMSOIL USAC National Championship and current point leader Robert Ballou opened the 2015 campaign with an Ocala victory.

The Florida events continue a long history of USAC racing in the Sunshine State. Bob Sweikert captured the inaugural USAC Sprint race at Southland Speedway in West Palm Beach in 1956 and the 77 USAC races held in Florida to date include a number of different series. Damion Gardner, winner of two of the three races in USAC’s 2011 Ocala debut, leads all drivers with five career USAC Florida victories.

In addition to the numerous vacation opportunities within easy driving distance of Ocala, race fans can expect exciting racing at Bubba Raceway Park. Last year’s three races produced three different winners, Ballou, Brady Bacon and Dave Darland.

Race fans can also take advantage of Bubba Raceway Park’s free camping facilities on its 45-acres and they are welcomed to bring RVs or tents to enjoy the great racing and great weather in central Florida.

The remainder of the 2016 AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car calendar is expected to be released the week of the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis in early December.

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Hard to beat a direct flight out of Indy for $150 (round trip. Frontier Airlines) to start the season off with some fun and sun in FLA.

See ya at the races!

Re: Usac: 2016 florida sprint car openers set at ocala
 

Hoping for a return to East Bay in 2016???

At what airport does the $150.00 flight land in Fla. Looking into flights.

Indy to Orlando's Sanford airport. Frontier Airlines. 2 round trip tickets, 1 adult, 1 senior, came to $304 with taxes. Flying 2-17, and 2-22

Originally Posted by addictedtodirt:
Indy to Orlando's Sanford airport. Frontier Airlines. 2 round trip tickets, 1 adult, 1 senior, came to $304 with taxes. Flying 2-17, and 2-22

atd, pay close attention to Frontier's baggage guidelines.
My wife and I recently flew Frontier RT Indy to Miami and back. We got a great air fare, but spent $200 on baggage fees ( $30 carry on/$20 checked bag, per person each direction, done at cheapest pre-flight rate). MAKE SURE you go online and purchase any baggage fees BEFORE your flight date! The fees nearly double if you assign baggage at check-in or at kiosk.
We had a terrific experience flying Frontier, other than the "sticker shock" of baggage fees.
Also, you must pay for your assigned seat(s) above and beyond the posted air fare.
Lastly, take a snack and a beverage (from airport) with you. The only thing you can get free on the plane is a cup of ice.
Again, the flights themselves we experienced were great.

Usac: 2016 florida sprint car openers set at Ocala
 

anyone heard or know if USAC will run Vegas Dirt Track, maybe round Mar. 2nd(Wed), prior to Mar. 3&4 "WoO" shows there??...thanks
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Brucer':32:

In the past the USAC non winged 360's are a support class for one of the nights with the Woo. I highly doubt the USAC National series will be making a west coast tour in March.