HOPE, IN (March 17, 2026) – With a very favorable weather forecast with high temperatures reaching the mid-70’s officials of the Florence Speedway and the Northern Allstars have updated the starting times for the 50th Annual Spring 50 this Saturday, March 21 at the Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky.
It will be the season opener for Florence Speedway and the Northern Allstars Late Models Powered by Sunoco Race Fuels paying $10,000 to win and $1,000 to start. The Northern Allstars Modified Series will also be making their season debut with a $1,500 to win and $200 to start main event. The Pro Late Models will be competing for a $1,200 to win purse.
Also, in memory of the late John Weber, there will be a special “Dash for Cash” for the four Late Model heat race winners paying $2,000 to win, winner take all.
Weber, a former co-owner of Florence Speedway passed away at age 82 last July 10th. He was instrumental in helping several area racers for more than 30 years owning cars driven by Audie and Chuck McWilliams, Jason Jameson, and Darrell Lanigan among others.
For more information please visit www.florencespeedway.com and www.northernallstarsseries.com
Times: (Note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted due to weather, attendance, or management’s discretion.)
(Updated March 16)
(all times are eastern)
Pit Gate Opens: 3 PM
Main and Back Gates: 5 PM
Hot Laps Start: 6 PM
Racing Starts: 7 PM
Divisions Competing:
Northern Allstars Late Models: Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains and the $10,000-to-win, Spring 50 Feature
Northern Allstars Modifieds: Hot Lap Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains and the $1,500-to-win Northern All Star Modified Feature
Pro Late Models: Hot Lap Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains and the $1,200-to-win Feature
Previous Spring 50 Winners
Year Driver
2025 Josh Rice
2024 Ricky Thornton Jr.
2023 Josh Rice
2022 Josh Rice
2021 Ricky Thornton Jr.
2020 Cancelled
2019 Bobby Pierce
2018 Devin Gilpin
2017 Jason Jameson
2016 Cody Mahoney
2015 Rained Out
2014 Darrell Lanigan
2013 Scott James
2012 Don O’Neal
2011 Eddie Carrier Jr.
2010 Don O’Neal
2009 Jeep VanWormer
2008 Kevin Claycomb
2007 Scott James
2006 Don O’Neal
2005 Dan Schlieper
2004 Scott Bloomquist
2003 Steve Casebolt
2002 Don O’Neal
2001 Darrell Lanigan
2000 Dan Schlieper
1999 Don O’Neal
1998 Cancelled
1997 Jack Boggs
1996 Kevin Claycomb
1995 Jack Boggs
1994 John Gill
1993 Jack Boggs
1992 Bob Pierce
1991 Gary Green
1990 Jack Boggs
1989 Scott Bloomquist
1988 Jack Boggs
1987 Pat Patrick
1986 Pat Patrick
1985 Pat Patrick
1984 Chuck McWilliams
1983 Matt Gilardi
1982 Pat Patrick
1981 Vern LeFevers
1980 Billy Teegarden
1979 Billy Teegarden
1978 Billy Teegarden
1977 Billy Teegarden
The Northern Allstars Series Powered by Sunoco Race Fuels would like to thank the following marketing partners including Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, Brad Arthur Heating and Air, C&W Sales, Cain’s Tree Service, Cheap Cars, Coltman Farms Racing, Deatherage Racing Opticians, Delph Communications, Diamond Race Cars, Flag 2 Flag Media, Florence Winwater Company, Generations of Graham, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoosier Racing Tires, Indiana USSSA Fast Pitch Softball, Jason Grimes Construction, Kendall Trucks and Parts, Ky. Clutch, Malvern Bank, Midwest Sheet Metal, PPM Racing Products, Right Auto Parts, Rocket Chassis, Schaefer Trucking, Slicker Graphics, Stakt Products. Sunoco Race Fuels, SuperHeat Solutions, Swift Springs, The Bearded Hobo Brewery and Pub, The Bryan Bowman Family, Todd Steel Buildings, Travis Kern Racing Engines, Wheelman by Dasco, and Yakel Trucking and Hauling.
Those interested in becoming a marketing partner with the 2026 Northern Allstars Late Model and Modified Series can email series owner, director, and announcer James Essex at [email protected] for more information.
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