Race On Dirt

2010 Season is Over

Dave Vance — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:14:14 +0000

The 2010 racing came to an end at 85 Speedway with the conclusion of the Halloween Showdown on October 30th. After letting my dad race my car for the first five races of the season, I was able to use the last 16 races to finish the season in 5th place overall. After racing for the past three years in the Cruiser division, I decided to retire the #80 Cruiser. As you can see in the photo, my mom is chilling in the car after I started cutting it apart.

I am currently building a Street Stock for the 2011 season and hope to be ready for the first race of the 2011, which will be March 19th. Photos of the build will be posted as I get further along in the process.

I have given the Dave Vance Racing website a facelift and may also decide to give random Twitter updates throughout the 2011 racing season. If you have not made it out to a race yet, we race at 85 Speedway nearly every Saturday night, weather permitting, between mid-March and October.

Oct 29th & 30th Halloween Showdown @ 85 Speedway

Dave Vance — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:25:14 +0000

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 21, 2010) – The creepy sounds of Halloween are just around the corner and so are the engine roars of five different oval dirt track race car classes. On October 29th and 30th, five classes of cars will take to the track at 85 Speedway in Ennis, TX for the Halloween Showdown. Who will be this year’s monsters and beasts of the track?

IMCA type Modifieds and SportMods will compete for $1,000 each to win, Bombers/Hobby Stocks/Pure Stocks will be competing for $550 to win and $110 to start, Cruisers will be vying for the chance at $400 to win, and Street Stocks/I-Stocks will be running for $800 to win. Street Stocks/I-Stocks will race on Saturday night only.

Friday night, gates open at 6:00 pm, draw closes at 7:30 pm, and racing begins at 8:00 pm. Pit passes are $30 and general admission is $5 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children five years and younger.

Saturday night, gates open at 5:00 pm, draw closes at 6:30 pm, and racing begins at 7:00 pm. Pit passes are $30 and general admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children five years and younger. Plenty of candy will be distributed and a costume contest will be held for the children.

More information about the Halloween Showdown is available by visiting http://ennis85speedway.com/, emailing trackinfo@ennis85speedway.com, or calling 972-875-8500.

Welcome everyone!!!

Dave Vance — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:54:55 +0000

Some of you may be visiting this website because you saw the my racing website written on the package from the candy call at 85 Speedway. I thank you for visiting my website and hope that you enjoy the photos and videos I have available.

Without you guys coming out and watching the races, it wouldn’t be fun. It is a great experience being out on the track, but it makes it so much more fun when I know there are people in the stands watching. If you get the chance, feel free to stop me when I’m walking by and introduce yourself. I love meeting new people and I encourage all young adults (even if everyone else calls you kids) to reach for your dreams.

I race to have fun, but most importantly, I race to put on a good show for the fans. That does not mean I do not to try to win… believe me, that is my goal, but I want each and every one of you to have a great time. It’s not about having wrecks (although they are sometimes fun to watch) or cars spinning out… it’s about doing the best you can with what you have and having fun at the same time.

There have been times I haven’t done well… actually, many times, and there are times when I feel like I’m on a streak, but my enjoyment comes from being on the track, having a good time, seeing your faces, and hoping that one day I will get to watch you race on the same track I did.

#80 Back on the track

Dave Vance — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:52:37 +0000

“Super” Dave Vance will be in the red, white, and blue #80 Cruiser this Saturday, May 29, 2010 for the first time this season. Due to a lack of finances, Dave has been unable to race the first part of this season, but he is now back and ready to catch the point leaders.

Come out to 85 Speedway in Ennis, TX this Saturday night to support Dave.

May 15th Races Rained Out

Dave Vance — Sun, 16 May 2010 03:22:58 +0000

Races are rained out at 85 Speedway for May 15th. In fact, most, if not all, races in the North Texas area were rained out due to heavy rains and severe storms that passed through Friday. Luckily the storms avoided us Saturday, but there’s rain in the forecast for the next seven days.

Last weekend, May 8th, ended up being an scary, but eventful weekend for the cruiser races. Two separate incidents resulted in two drivers being taken to the hospital by CareFlight. Luckily both drivers will make a full recovery.

My car, which my dad was driving, ended up getting caught up in a wreck after another car flipped a few times. My car sustained a bent left front wheel, bent steering control arm, and a bent spindle. I have repaired the damage and the car is ready for the track again. The May 8th cruiser race ended under a red light due to the two injuries and long delays.

My dad should be racing my car again May 22, but I am planning on being back behind the wheel on May 29th.

April 17th Race Rained Out

Dave Vance — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:22:17 +0000

It started raining at the track shortly before the heat races started. The track was like ice and the rain wasn’t letting up, so the races were cancelled. Next time we will know to leave immediately; it is near impossible to get out of the area when it’s raining. Cars, trucks, and trailers were slipping and getting stuck in the mud.

2010 Season has begun

Dave Vance — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:46:04 +0000

Racing season at 85 Speedway in Ennis, TX officially started on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Due to two previous scheduled opening nights that ended in rainouts, a Thursday night opening race was scheduled. A second race was held on Saturday, April 3, 2010.

My dad is racing my Cruiser for most of this season. This year he is the number 8. So far he has finished the first two races in 2nd place. I may race a few times this season.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.

2010 Season Starts Soon

Dave Vance — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:44:26 +0000

The 2010 season for 85 Speedway in Ennis, TX was scheduled to start last weekend, March 20, but was cancelled due to rain, sleet, snow, and cold temperatures. Opening night has been rescheduled for March 27, weather permitting.

Finished the 2009 season in 4th place

Dave Vance — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:40:16 +0000

Dave Vance 2009 Trophy

Rick Stewart 2009 Trophy

All Three 2009 Trophies

I finished the 2009 season in 4th place overall. This is a one place improvement over last season and I made every race, except for the first one. I chose to race in the Bomber division on opening night, but then moved back to the Cruiser division. Would I have run with the Cruisers on opening night, it appears that I may would have finished the season in 2nd place.

My dad, Rick Stewart, raced off and on during the 2009 season and finished 10th place overall.

My aunt, Lonna Stewart, raced in the Cruiser Powder Puff off and on during the 2009 season and finished in 3rd place overall.

Win a dirt track car!!!

Dave Vance — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:21:12 +0000

Beginning August 1, 2009, Super Dave Vance, Porky at PDI Grafix, and 85 Speedway in Ennis, TX will be raffling off a 1978 Monte Carlo and car lettering job at 85 Speedway in Ennis, TX. The raffle will continue for a total of three race weekends. Any rainouts during the three weekend period will not count towards the three week raffle period. All money raised will go to helping Sandy (bomber #58) and Gary Ramsey, whose house burned on July 13th.

The car is already partially stripped and is ready for you to finish stripping and building. The car does not include a motor, transmission, driveshaft, or radiator. The car is available at the track for inspection.

Tickets for a chance to win ONLY the car are $5. Add an additional $1 to the ticket price if you would like a chance at winning the lettering job (valued at $150) AND the car (total of $6).

Tickets can be purchased at 85 Speedway at the track entrance, pit entrance, from me in the pits (#80 cruiser), or from someone who will be walking around in the stands. Listen for the announcer, Randy, to announce when someone will be wandering around in the stands selling tickets.

A random ticket will be drawn at 85 Speedway on August 15th, providing no rainouts occur between now and then. Winner will be announced at the track and will be notified by telephone. In the event we can not reach the winner or the winner is unable to take possession of the car, another ticket will be drawn at a later date.

Every single dollar from the raffle will be going to help Sandy and Gary Ramsey. Your help is greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank PDI Grafix for contributing to this great cause and 85 Speedway for their support.

Sincerely,

Dave Vance