by Jason Loughren, Speedway Staff

Tampa, FL - May 17 - It was another perfect Tampa Bay night for racing as around 100 cars signed in to race at East Bay Raceway Park. Great side by side racing within the six classes was the rule for the night as the cars roared around the Clay By the Bay

The story of the season in the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds has been Buzzie Reutimann with 2 trips to victory lane already under his belt. Reutimann was back at the Clay by the Bay looking for another win. Reutimann and Dale Kelley started on the front row and battled side by side for the early laps each taking turns leading. Jeff Mathews made his way to the front of the field and challenged Reutimann for the lead. Reutimann was able to hold off all competitors and take the win. The win was his 3rd trip to victory lane on the season. Mathews finished 2nd. Austin Sanders started 8th and finished 3rd. Bruce Harvey was 4th. Kelley finished 5th. Bruce Harvey and Mathews won the heat races.

ASA sanctioned racing resumes at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 6:30pm. Late Models, Limited Sprints, Motorstats.com Street Stocks, Outlaw 4’s and the Convire 4 Cylinder bombers will all be in action. Part of the Memorial Day Weekend tradition will be a special Salute to Veterans. Also the 2nd Driver’s Tug of War will take place. For more information call the track office at 813-677-7223 or visit us on the web at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.