2014

Estes takes $2,000 Steel Head win as Welshan’s bid for ‘daily double’ falls short

BULLS GAP (4-19-14) – Jason Welshan’s perfect night at Volunteer Speedway was spoiled 23 laps into Saturday night’s 40-lap Steel Head feature when a mechanical failure took him out of the race while holding a comfortable lead. Welshan had... Continue »

Owens takes home $10K prize with win in ‘Mad Dawg 60 at The Gap

BULLS GAP — Greeneville, TN racer Vic Hill led the early laps in Saturday’s “Mad Dawg 60” Super Late Model feature at Volunteer Speedway, but it was only a matter of time before the Nightmare came true. On lap... Continue »

Welshan uses high lane to land knockout punch in Steel Head feature

  BULLS GAP – A good boxer might fake a few low blows before landing the the knockout punch up high – a strategy which can also be useful in auto racing as Jason Manley learned Saturday night. Manley... Continue »

‘Men of Steel’ ready to kick up some dirt in Saturday, April 5 regular season opener

BULLS GAP — The Steel Heads are coming back to “The Gap” in full force, which means higher speeds, more action, and hotter tempers to kick off Volunteer Speedway’s 41st season of weekly dirt racing action. Coming off of... Continue »

Madden holds off hard charging Bloomquist to win Spring Thaw finale

BULLS GAP — Gray court, S.C. driver Chris Madden may want to change his nickname to “Mr. Saturday” night after taking home his third consecutive big payday with the win Saturday night in Volunteer Speedway’s “Spring Thaw” finale. Coming... Continue »

Spring Thaw results: Madden takes home Spring Thaw $10,000 payday

Super Late Model 60-lap Spring Thaw feature results: 1. (3) #44 Chris Madden, 60 2. (5) #0 Scott Bloomquist, 60 3. (1) #18 Eric Wells, 60 4. (7) #201 Billy Ogle Jr., 60 5. (6) #157 Mike Marlar, 60... Continue »

Jimmy Owens take round one of “Spring Thaw” double-header

  BULLS GAP — The “Newport Nightmare” Jimmy Owens had the field covered Friday night on the opening night 40-lap $4,000-to-win Volunteer Speedway “Spring Thaw” feature. From the drop of the green Owens was in a class by himself,... Continue »

Hill hopes to break the ice in victory lane with victory in ‘Spring Thaw’

BULLS GAP — With five Late Model championships under his belt, Morristown racer Vic Hill has won almost all there is to win at Volunteer Speedway. But, the one big event he hopes to check off his bucket list... Continue »

At 50, Bloomquist still brings passion to win to the racetrack

At 50, Bloomquist still brings passion to win to the racetrack   BULLS GAP — While East Tennessee race fans are just now coming out of hibernation this weekend, the “Dirtrax Dominator” is in full stride, with nearly 20... Continue »

Owners of Volunteer Speedway recognized as ‘Promoters of the Year’

  Owners of Volunteer Speedway recognized as ‘Promoters of the Year’ BULLS GAP — Awards don’t mean much to Joe Loven. He didn’t get into the auto racing business to earn recognition. Joe’s number one goal is to make... Continue »