With the start of the 2011 INEX Winternationals just on the horizon, Legend, and Bandolero teams from across the United States, and as far away as Norway, have all made their way to the small town of Auburndale, Florida. Auburndale is located in central Florida about halfway between Tampa, and Orlando, and just a little outside of Lakeland. About three miles south of a quaint, old Florida downtown area is the destination for these traveling teams, Auburndale Speedway.
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[/media-credit]Auburndale Speedway is a true example of short track Americana, this quarter mile, moderately banked paved oval hosts shows every Saturday night from February through November, and is not unlike the hundreds of other such facilities across this nation, the back bones of motorsports. This facility is family owned, and operated. The Guy family promotes a friendly family atmosphere, which helps make this the perfect venue for the INEX Winternationals. Rex Guy, Owner, and promoter of the speedway said, “We are very pleased to host this national event here at Auburndale, The Legends are one of the most popular classes we run here during our weekly shows.” Everyone here has really worked hard, dedicated a lot of hours, and effort to make sure we would be ready for this event, and now we are ready to drop the green and get started. Guy Added.
The Legends cars, and INEX 600 Racing, have fast become the grassroots of motorsports almost worldwide. With over 3500 members Inex sanctions over 2000 events at 200 race tracks. This makes INEX the 3Rd largest sanctioning body, behind Nascar, and IMCA. Formed in 1995 The INEX mission statement is a simple one, provide a fun and affordable racing opportunity in which any one can compete. In order to accomplish these legends cars are all “spec” racers, meaning they are virtually the same, same chassis, same engines; the biggest difference is the driver. Drivers range from eight years old up to sixty plus.
With over 150 teams expected to take part in this event it will be one of the largest legend car events to take place in 2011, Teams from across the United States, and Canada have been arriving at the speedway as soon as Friday morning in anticipation of the event, One team made the pull from Alaska, that’s dedication to your sport.
Action starts valentine’s day Feb. 14th and continues through Saturday Feb. 19th. For additional details visit www.auburndaleracing.com.
