Showdown Series
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Schedule of Events and Daily Schedule
Notes: Rules-Tires-Payout
Mission for this series is to be fun for all competitors. For the competitors to race daily for prize money and not have to worry about points. The choice of taking a vacation day to go spend time with family vs racing.
Updated: January 10, 2024 (Auburndale Speedway 602, Tour-Type Modified Events Only One Month Away)
AUBURNDALE, Fla. – With the holidays in the rear-view mirror, officials are turning all eyes towards the upcoming Winter Showdown events at Auburndale Speedway in February. The racing, which will take place from February 6-10, includes two practice days (Tuesday and Wednesday) followed by three straight nights of racing at the Florida oval.
Among the divisions in action will be the popular 602 Modifieds and Tour-Type Modifieds. The Auburndale events for these divisions will take place on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9, to give teams a chance to make the move to New Smyrna Speedway for their annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing beginning on Saturday, February 10. The Saturday event at New Smyrna includes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour for 200 laps.
On Thursday, February 8, the 602 Modifieds will run twin 30-lap feature races, while the Tour-Type Modifieds will hit the track for 50-laps. On Friday, February 9, the 602 Modifieds will again run 30 laps and the Tour Modifieds 50 circuits. The Friday night events are estimated to conclude by 9 p.m. for teams to make the approximate two-hour drive to New Smyrna.
“Momentum continues to flow for these Modified races,” Brad Hockday, promoter of the event with the Showdown Series, said. “Adding Modifieds to this event that already includes Legends Cars, Bandoleros, TQ Midgets and more was a no-brainer for us. Teams will have the opportunity to compete in eight events in nine-nights if they run both Auburndale events and the Whelen Modified Tour at New Smyrna, along with the whole week there during the World Series. We’re looking forward to showcasing Modified racing to what will be a slightly different fanbase at Auburndale.”
Among early entries, Tommy Baldwin Racing has entered two cars in the 602 Modified division with drivers Luke and Jack Baldwin. Both successful winners last year in the division down south. Luke captured the World Series title at New Smyrna in 2023.
“It’s always exciting for us to be able to try new places and have promoters that are excited about hosting Modifieds,” Tommy Baldwin Jr., a former NASCAR Daytona 500 winning crew chief, said. “Auburndale looks like a great track for Modifieds. I hope we will continue to get some support for these 602 Modified and Tour-Type Modified races and help Florida speedweeks continue to grow. It will be a great opportunity for everyone to add a few more races to their trip.”
New Smyrna Speedway has adjusted the times for their parking times for Modified teams. No Modified teams (excluding the Whelen Modified Tour) will be able to park until early on Sunday morning. This means that teams can compete in the Auburndale Speedway events and have plenty of time to make it across the state.
The tire rule for the event is posted online. The rule will be six race tires for the 602 Modifieds with the F45 by Hoosier, and eight race tires for the Tour-Type Modifieds running the M20 & M30. Practice tires allotment is unlimited for the event, but teams need to let the management know in order for Hoosier to have a proper amount on site for the event.
Race teams with questions about the event are encouraged to email wntshowdown@gmail.com. There are practice nights available on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each night has a session from 4-7 p.m. and another from 7-10 p.m. Each session is $50 per car running.
Teams are also encouraged to register as soon as possible so the promoters can prepare for the race. For more information on the Showdown Series events at Auburndale Speedway, everyone is encouraged to visit https://linktr.ee/seriesshowdown. There, you can find the event tickets, registration forms, event schedule, event flyers, technical rules, general information and more. Auburndale Speedway will see the rumble and roar of Modifieds in February for the first time in the history of the Florida oval.
Updated: December 21, 2023 (Modified Portion of Events Now Scheduled For February 8 & 9)
Showdown Series Adjusts Auburndale Speedway February Schedule For 602 Modifieds, Tour-Type Modifieds
Modified Portion of Events Now Scheduled For February 8 & 9
After discussion with race teams, competitors and fans, Showdown Series officials have decided to update the schedule for the upcoming events at Auburndale Speedway in February during Speedweeks. With the new adjustments, the 602 Modifieds and Tour-Type Modifieds will compete in racing action at Auburndale on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9 only.
The Tour-Type Modifieds will run two feature races – one Thursday and one Friday. Tour Modified events pay $2,000 to win, $1,000 for second and $750 for third. The 602 Modified division will pay $500 for the winner of each race, $350 for second and $300 for third. The 602 division will run double-feature events on Thursday and one on Friday. The 602 Modified features will be 30 laps and the Tour-Type Modifieds 50 laps.
“We’re getting more and more phone calls and momentum is building surrounding these Modified races and we wanted to do everything possible to avoid conflicts with the New Smyrna Speedway Modified events,” Brad Hockaday, owner of Professional Motorsports Solutions, said. “Seeing Modifieds on Auburndale Speedway is going to be something special that fans and competitors are not going to want to miss. Extending Speedweeks a few days earlier is a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy some more time in the sunshine state.”
For the 602 Modified division, unlike some other events, there is no age limit on the races. Teams are asked to be responsible with their drivers age and experience level to compete in this event. No NASCAR licenses are required for either division.
New Smyrna Speedway has also adjusted the times for their parking times for Modified teams. No Modified teams (excluding the Whelen Modified Tour) will be able to park until early on Sunday morning. This means that teams can compete in the Auburndale Speedway events and have plenty of time to make it across the state, which is just over a two-hour ride. The Tour-Type Modifieds have been adjusted to go out early in the schedule for Friday and will be able to exit the track by approximately 9 p.m. The 602 Modifieds will race earlier in the night.
The tire rule for the event is posted online. The rule will be six race tires for the 602 Modifieds with the F45 by Hoosier, and eight race tires for the Tour-Type Modifieds running the M20 & M30. Practice tires allotment is unlimited for the event, but teams need to let the management know in order for Hoosier to have a proper amount on site for the event.
Race teams with questions about the event are encouraged to email wntshowdown@gmail.com. There are practice nights available on Tuesday and Wednesday. Each night has a session from 4-7 p.m. and another from 7-10 p.m. Each session is $50 per car running.
Teams are also encouraged to register as soon as possible so the promoters can prepare for the race. For more information on the Showdown Series events at Auburndale Speedway, everyone is encouraged to visit https://linktr.ee/seriesshowdown. There, you can find the event tickets, registration forms, event schedule, event flyers, technical rules, general information and more. Auburndale Speedway will see the rumble and roar of Modifieds in February for the first time in the history of the Florida oval.
Update: December 1, 2023 (Tour Type Modifieds Join the Action)
Auburndale’s Winter Showdown to feature 602 Tour Type and Tour/SK Type Open Modified programs
Entire Winter Showdown slate to be broadcast live via Speed Sport TV
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (December 1, 2023) – As tradition has it, motorsports fans from coast to coast will soon be flocking to the Sunshine State, ready to elude the abrasive winter chill in exchange for a full month of racing at a variety of ovals across the peninsula. Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven, Florida, centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, will join in on the winter action, ready to host its highly-anticipated Winter Showdown on February 6-10.
In total, seven different asphalt divisions will be taking to the Auburndale shorttrack, all of which anchored with the 602 Tour Type Modifieds, and the Tour/SK Type Open Modifieds, that will headline the week-long Winter Showdown agenda on Thursday through Saturday. The 602 Modifieds, battling for $500-to-win in each of their respective programs, will compete on all three of the aforementioned evenings with the Tour/SK Type Open Modifieds competing for $2,000-to-win paydays on Friday and Saturday, only.
A true must-see for any short track enthusiast, the Tour Type Modifieds have never competed at Auburndale Speedway giving fans the opportunity to witness a new piece of Florida history.
Competitors should note, Modifieds will utilize the F45 Hoosier; additional rules will be posted in the coming days.
In addition to the aforementioned Modified divisions, Legends/Bandoleros (highlighted with double programs on Wednesday and Thursday), Mighty TQ Midgets (chasing a $5,000 total purse), USAC Eastern Midgets, the National Compact Tour, and the infamous Crown Vics, will also join in on the Winter Showdown, activating officially with open practice and track rental sessions beginning Tuesday, February 6.
Registration for Auburndale Speedway’s Winter Showdown is officially open. Competitors seeking to pre-register can do so by clicking the link below. Online registration will close on February 1 with additional registration opportunities available at-track during each day’s respective program.
Speed Sport TV, home to the widest variety of motorsports events, award-winning shows and exclusive features with live and on-demand capabilities, is the official broadcast partner of the annual Winter Showdown and is set to broadcast each evening live. Race coverage packages and pricing will be available soon. Learn more at www.speedsport.tv.
WINTER SHOWDOWN:
Auburndale Speedway
5640 E County RD 542 | Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Sunday through Saturday, February 4-10
TICKET PRICING:
Daily Pit Passes: $40
Grandstands:
Wednesday: $5.00
Thursday:
Adults $20
Seniors (55+) $15
Kids (5-12) $5
Family Pack (Two Adults and Two Kids) $40
Friday and Saturday:
Adults $30
Seniors (55+) $25
Kids (5-12) $5
Family Pack (Two Adults and Two Kids) $60
*Advanced Three-Day [Thur-Sat] Grandstand Adult: $65
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Update: November 30, 2023 (Adjusted Schedule)
Winter Showdown Series will reduce it’s scheduled days to Tuesday, February 6 to Saturday, February 10. Legends and Bandoleros will now practice on Tuesday, February 6. Wednesday will see them compete in double set of features. Thursday will see them compete in a double set of features as well. Friday and Saturday will be single shows. Legends will now run a combine feature for $500 to win per feature. If there is over 40 cars they will go to twin $500 to win features. Every 20 cars in addition will see an additional feature added. There will be a Rookie/Young Lion feature paying $200 to win as well each round. Revised schedule has been posted.
Update: August 30, 2023 (Registration/Hotels)
Winter Showdown Series Registration is open for Feb 4th-10th for 2024. All classes of Legends and Bandoleros will be returning for 2024. Sunday will be practice day Mon-Wed will be day time racing, and Thur-Sat will be night time racing. USAC Eastern Midgets will be returning for Thur-Sat competition. Mighty TQ Midgets will be an addition for 2024 racing Thur-Sat night as well. Winter Showdown staff have put together a group f hotels with discounts that are available. You can find all this information out on linktr.ee/seriesshowdown . We look forward to another exciting year at Auburndale Speedway.
Update: December 11, 2022 (Tires and Purse)
Winter Showdown Series Announces Tire Manufacturer and purse
The upcoming Inaugural Winter Showdown Series for Legends and Bandoleros, scheduled for February 5-11, 2023 at Auburndale Speedway in Auburndale, Florida, has announced the tire manufacturer and purse along with other details for competitors planning to participate in the week long event.
Brad Hockaday, Promoter and owner of Professional Motorsports Solutions in Kannapolis, North Carolina, has announced that American Racing Tires will be the official tire for all divisions.
“We were able to finalize our deal with American Racer Tires this past weekend at the Performance Racing Industry convention, and we are pleased to have them on board,” Hockaday announced. “We did a lengthy tire test with American Racer Tries recently at Auburndale and ran a lot of laps, and I mean a lot on one set of tires and we saw consistency with times throughout the entire test.”
The Legends tire size will be 23.0/7.0-13 and the Bandoleros will be 17.0/7-10, which is basically the old BF Goodrich tire. The estimated cost for a set of Legends tires will be around $600. Bandolero pricing will be announced at a later date.
Tires must be purchased at the track. Each team will get four tires and race all week on them. They must also pass durometer, sniff and lab tire tests. No altering will be allowed. No grinding and siping.
Hockaday also announced that over $35,000 will be going back to the competitors for the week.
Pro Masters will pay $300 to win and $25 to start each day. Semi-Pros will be $200 to win and $25 to start. Young Lions, Bandits and Outlaw purse and/or awards may be added pending sponsorship. Chargers and Beginning Bandos will have trophies only in their classes.
The weekly entry fee is $250 with weekly pit passes for $175. Concrete slabs are available for $125 per spot for the week. Each entry includes a Westhold transponder rental for the week.
Daily pit passes are $30 and daily entry fee is $50.
Sunday practice fee is $50.
Grandstand admission will be $5.00 each day on Monday-Thursday, $15 each day for Friday and Saturday.
The NEMA Midgets have been added to Winter Showdown schedule for Friday and Saturday. The track will be available for them to practice on Thursday.
A television package is still being negotiated and hope to be announced soon.
Make your hotel reservations now using block code: WSD
Booking Link: Winter Showdown Holiday Inn Reservation Link
Winter Showdown -Hampton Inn Reservation link
Room Rate: 159.00
Hockaday said that sponsorship opportunities are still available and those interested should contact him at: wntshowdown@gmail.com.
Registration is open now and closes on February 1, 2023 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Registration information can be found at www.linktr.ee/seriesshowdown.
More announcements will be coming soon. Please follow @SeriesShowdown on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Update: November 18, 2022 (TIRES)
As of today I found out that I will need to meet with the tire manufactures at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in two weeks. Once I get thru that we will make a final decision on tires. Our goal is to not have to limit you to tires nor have to impound tires. Worse case scenario we will all you to run the current USLCI tire, however we will not impound them.
Update: November 9, 2022 (HOTEL INFO)
Here is hotel info: Hotel Rooms are open. There are several things happening in the area that have rooms hard to get. Below are the hotels that we managed to get to work with The Winter Showdown Series.
Preferred Hotel: Hampton Inn – 863-299-9251 Holiday Inn – 863-292-2100 (Winter Haven) Block Code: WSD , Room Cut-Off Date: 1/2/2023, Room Rate: $159.00, Number of Rooms Held: 23 Doubles at Holiday Inn / 6 doubles at Hampton Inn. Holiday Inn Link is https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/…
Hampton Inn Link is: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/…
Courtyard Marriott (Winter Haven) near Legoland 863-292-3000
Block Code: Winter Showdown Racing, Room Rate: $165-$175, Number of Rooms Held: 12 King 20 Double, Room Cut of Date: Jan 2, 2023. Booking Link: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1666975881725…
Sleep Inn & Suites – Lakeland (I-4/Hwy33) – 863-577-1170
Block Code: LWTRSD, Room Rate: $113 Avg, Cut of Date: Jan 3, 2023.
Residence Inn by Marriott (South Lakeland off 570) – 863-680-2323
Block Code: Winter Showdown, Room Rate: $179, Number of Rooms: 20, Cut of Date: Jan 5, 2023 Booking Link: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1667143865572…
Hampton Inn (South Lakeland off 570) – 863-603-7600 Block Code: Winter Showdown, Room Rate: $199, Number of Rooms: 20, Cut of Date: Jan 4 2023 Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LALPPHX&groupCode=CHHWSD&arrivaldate=2023-02-04&departuredate=2023-02-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Home2Suites – (South Lakeland off 570) – 863-500-6869
Block Code: Winter Showdown, Room Rate: $199, Number of Rooms: 25, Cut of Date: Jan 3 2023 Booking Link:https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LALHTHT&groupCode=CHTPMS&arrivaldate=2023-02-04&departuredate=2023-02-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Best Western (Auburndale) – 863-551-3400 Block Code: Winter Showdown 2023, Room Rate: $179 Wk/$259 Wknd, Number of Rooms: 5 King 10 Double, Cut of Date: Jan 14 2023 Booking Link: https://www.bestwestern.com/…/hotel-rooms.10352.html…
These are the only hotels offering discounts every other hotel is $200 plus a night with no discount around the speedway. We tried really hard to get these hotels to work with our group. I have listed them in the order of willing to work with us and price. All we ask is please try to use these hotels first if possible to support the event and hopefully in 2024 they will give us better rates. If you have any questions please message or send an email to wntshowdown@gmail.com and we will reply.
Update: October 13, 2022
We have set up an secure payment location for entries. Which can be found at the following link. Click Here.
We hope to announce event hotels within the next week. Stay tuned
We are going to do a tire test by the end of Oct first week of Nov once that is complete we will be able to release Legend and Bando tire information. (Trying secure a team now to make this happen)
Hope to release more information as we get things done. We are working hard in the office to try and make this the most successful and fun event as possible. We are currently working on trying to secure an Ambulance too that way all the parents can rest easy.
As of October 1, 2022 ENTRIES ARE OPEN
Registration is open it can be found here Entry Form. Please fill out and return to the email listed wntshowdown@gmail.com Page 2 is for you to list pit crew member names that you are pre paying for the driver must be on that list as well. If you are just wanting to purchase pit passes you can do that on the entry form. However, please put which team you will be attending with on the pit pass list. Here is the pit pass form.
Tire information to be released ASAP (awaiting tire test).
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE (September 27, 2022)
New Winter Showdown Series for Legends & Bandoleros Announced For February 2023
Professional Motorsports Solutions, based out of Kannapolis, North Carolina, has announced a new Winter Showdown Series scheduled for February 5-11, 2023 at Auburndale Speedway in Auburndale, Florida.
The week long event is a non-sanctioned/non-points event for Legend and Bandolero cars following the U.S. Legend Cars International/INEX rules.
The schedule will have Sunday, February 5th as a practice day with nightly racing action each day on February 6th through the 11th. Each day will have qualifying and feature races along with the purse paid each day.
“This is something I have been planning for the last five years,” Brad Hockaday, Professional Motorsports Solutions said as part of the announcement. “I just want to have an event without the pressure of national points and sanctioning fees involved for Legend and Bandolero teams. It will be a week of fun and great racing each night.”
Hockaday also said that he is currently in negotiations with a tire manufacturer and hopes to have an announcement in the coming weeks.
Also, there are plans to having a live streaming package put together and will be announced at a later date.
The entry form and more information will be available the first week of October on the Professional Motorsports Solutions website professionalmotorsportssolutions.com/showdownseries/. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brad Hockaday at wntshowdown@gmail.com
