No Double Trouble

Double Duty Driver

Most of the time I enjoy writing this column,

but too often this year we have had to mention things not at all to our liking. Again I have very sad news about a member of our racing family. “Sport” Mercer passed away on Sept. 2nd. No one knew him by his name Albert James; we all called him “Sport”. He was a TRUE SPORT! He was loved and respected by every person that had the honor of know-ing him. In my early days he would call me “Sugar Boy” as he did all of us young sprouts. He was just a huge part of our lives. “Sport” you will be truly missed by all of us at the track. Rest in Peace My Friend. We also send Get Well Wishes to Wilbur Goraum, father of Mike, after a vicious head on collision on August 27th on Interstate 10. Wilbur who drove Bomber 5X, is recovering fast but the young man who hit him did not fare as well. Our condo-lences to his family.

Now about tonight. Five class are on hand and

double points awarded in all classes except Modifieds. Some drivers will be out to protect their lead, some wanting to inherit the lead, and others just wanting to move up in the champion-ship standing as the season is winding down.

Tonight’s sponsor is Lloyd’s Glass. Lloyd’s owner,

Barry Lintner, has been a sponsor here for several years. His involvement dates back to the Bryant’s incep-tion at the track and is appre-ciated by all of us.

A lot of big events are just around the corner so

make sure you tune in to “IN THE GROOVE” on BLAB TV or go to our website at 5flagsspeedway.com to keep up with all the upcoming events. Now, let’s go racing, we have 5 features tonight to get in. -Steve Stokes

Steve Stokesfrom the pits

Double Track Leader

Double Disgusted And a driver who is

Top: Bomber leader by 101 points Mike Goraum. #2 Steve Buttrick leads the Sportsmen by only 29 points. #3 Randy Thompson drove Sportsmen and Super Stocks, leads Super Stocks. #4 DJ Vanderley leads the PLM pack at both Mobile and 5 Flags. Bottom: Chris Cotto, running in 2 classes, plagued by engine problems all year.

Double Effort Needed

Sept. 10, 2010 #14

Double Points Tonite

Double Points Race

NASCAR’s 1st Rookie was from Pensacola. See back page.

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Remembering

Sport Mercer A dear man who was fixture here for 27+ years, was laid to rest this week. Sport Mercer loved racing and was a key figure in the early years, making it possible to keep the track’s power grid going. Sport brought his 2 sons to the track, never imagining they would become outstanding drivers. Eddie and Stevie would pursue their dad’s racing dreams for years to come. Daughters Tina and Wanda were always here supporting their brothers. We wish for God’s richest blessings on Carole his wife of 55 years, and the Mercer family. Sport was a proud Navy veteran and just as proud to see Eddie win the 2005 Snowball.

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December 2 - 6, 2009

You’ll be in great company, and have the time of your life!

Spend the first weekend in December with the best

short track drivers in the USA.

6 Unknown, 98 Tiny Lund, 12 Davey Allison, 33 Harry Gant, 17 Darrell Waltrip, 99 Wayne Niedecken Sr, 66 Rusty Wallace, F97 Red Farmer, 14 Freddie Fryar.

Dec 1-5, 2010

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National AnthemKim Jennings

Sept 18 Motorcycle RacingSept 24 Blizzard 5 100 SLM, SS Championship, SP, BMR & Krewe de Ya YaOct 8 Championship for Pro Late Models, Modifieds, plus Sportsmen &, Bomber racesOct 15 Go 15 Winged Sprints; Championship forSportsmen & Bombers 12/2-12/5 Snowball Derby

20 10 Schedule

Rain Out on Aug 26th

Results in Schedule Change

The rescheduling of the TBARA Winged Sprints to Oct. 15th means the Season Championship for Bomber and Sportsmen will be moved. The revised 2010 schedule is posted below, and will mean a special night to showcase the drivers and cars in both competitive divisions.

Sportsmen

Tonight’s 7 top guns

Photos by Tom Wilsey

Sportsmen

POINTS LEADER BOARD

1 66 Ryan Redmon 2562 33 Nathan Ingersoll 2263 17 Chris Cotto 2174 10 Bobby Ingersoll 1875 71 Josh Goodwin 1856 98 Gerald Wilkerson 1177 127 Phillip Merryman 978 91 Ron Schneider 789 07 Bubba Pollard 6710 18 Kevin Peel 63

1 33 Steve Buttrick 7472 12 Bubba Winslow 7183 00 Brannon Fowler 6124 07 Jim Pokrant 5815 42 Randy Thompson 5706 52 Tommy Warren Jr 5527 83 Bo Resmondo 4868 72 Stevie Mercer 4339 102 Marty White 405

10 4 Willie Kitchen 383

1 2 D J Vanderley 4222 27 Ronnie Smith 3932 12 Tommy Rollins 3804 64 David Jones 3375 29 Shanna Ard 3016 79 Kyle Bryant 2867 88 Robert Royce 2148 28 Thomas Praytor 2019 38 Keith Thorpe 132

10 40 Dave Mader III 90

1 42 Randy Thompson 4992 53 Earl Polk 4423 55 Mike Moore 4134 44 Greg Young 3535 17 Chris Cotto 3116 18 Jessie Reid 2917 84 Joe Mahuron 1958 56 Darryl Rudd 1869 5 Mike Austin 15310 14 Eric Wood 129

1 9 Chase Elliott 6392 112 Augie Grill 6103 18 Bubba Pollard 5874 51 Josh Hamner 5525 10 Johanna Long 5505 82 Donnie Wilson 5507 1 Mike Garvey 5278 67 Jeff Fultz 5129 41 Chris Davidson 45110 99 Casey Smith 423

1 5 Mike Goraum 7312 52 Tony Boyd 6303 03 Michael Nelson 6004 12 Brandon Burks 4625 97 Kenny Bullard 4196 99 James Beall, III 3977 77 Rick Thompson 3578 11 Courtney Rodrigues 3099 1 Hunter Ward 293

10 10 Leonard Craig 279

Old Photo Gallery

Broadcast: BLAB-TV alternating Monday nights at 8. Live call-in, available on our web site.

“Shorty” Rollins NASCAR’s first

Rookie Of The Year (L) in 1959 with

Richard Petty at Daytona 500; With Adam Petty during

Parade Lap at 1989 Snowball Derby.

Dad of PLM driver Tommy Rollinswas NASCAR’s 1st Rookie.

Don Barnes Photo Tony Martin Photo