Cherokee Speedway Hosts Seven Divisions Of Racing Saturday September 30th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday September 30th as the Speedway will host seven divisions of racing. September 30th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The USCS Sprint Car Series And More Saturday September 23rd

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday September 23rd as the USCS Sprint Car Series will make their return to Cherokee Speedway presenting the Outlaw Thunder Tour North VS South Shootout. Come see the 130 PLUS MPH winged outlaw sprint cars do battle around the 3/8 mile oval. September 23rd race program will include racing in the USCS Sprint Cars Series, SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. For further information on the USCS Sprint Car Series visit the series online at www.uscsracing.com .

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Eight Divisions Of Racing Saturday September 16th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday September 16th as the Speedway will host eight divisions of racing. September 16th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Nine Divisions Of Racing Saturday September 9th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday September 9th as the Speedway will host nine divisions of racing. September 9th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Pure Stock. The SECA Crate Late Model division will have double mains on September 9th. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series "Hall Of Fame" Race And More Sunday September 3rd

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series returns to Cherokee Speedway Sunday September 3rd for the annual "Hall Of Fame" event paying $5,000 to win along with $500 to start. September 3rd race program will include racing in The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series ($5,000), SECA Crate Late Model ($1,200), Limited Sportsman ($1,000), Renegade ($1,000), MMSA Stock 4 ($1,500), Extreme 4 ($500), Young Guns ($500), and Pure Stock ($600). Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:15 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. The HOF Induction Ceremony will be 5:45 PM. Admission will be $30 in the pits and $20 in the grandstands with Kids 10 and under free. For further information on the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series visit the series online at www.carolinaclash.com .

Class Of 2017 Hall Of Fame Inductees
Lifetime Achievement - Chuck Piazza
Lifetime Achievement - Ronnie Sewell
Contributor - Dick Franklin
Sportsman - Mitchell Duvall
Promoters Choice / Contributor - Walter Faulkner

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The "Ken Sides Memorial" Event Saturday August 26th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday August 26th as the Speedway will host the "Ken Sides Memorial" with racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Vintage. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Eight Divisions Of Racing Saturday August 19th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday August 19th as the Speedway will host eight divisions of racing. August 19th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Nine Divisions Of Racing Saturday August 12th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday August 12th as the Speedway will host nine divisions of racing. August 12th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Pure Stock. The Speedway will also be hosting the "Race Back To School" event. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series "Stick Elliott Memorial" And More Saturday August 5th

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series returns to Cherokee Speedway Saturday August 5th for the annual "Stick Elliott Memorial" event paying $5,000 to win. August 5th race program will include racing in The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series ($5,000),  SECA Crate Late Model ($1,500), Limited Sportsman ($900), Renegade ($800), MMSA Stock 4 ($1,500), Extreme 4 ($500), Young Guns ($500), and Vintage. There will be bonus money in all divisions thanks to Jimmy Collins. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. Admission will be $30 in the pits and $20 in the grandstands. For further information on the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series visit the series online at www.carolinaclash.com .

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Eight Divisions Of Racing Saturday July 29th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday July 29th as the Speedway will host eight divisions of racing. July 29th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

The Peach Festival And Cherokee Speedway Team Up Saturday July 22nd To Feature A Great Night Of Dirt Track Racing

The Peach Festival and Cherokee Speedway will be teaming up on Saturday July 22nd! Headlining the divisions of racing will be "The Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series" making their first appearance at Cherokee Speedway competing for $3,000 to win and $200 to start. The "MMSA" Stock 4 will be racing for $1,500 to win. The Renegade division will be competing for $1,500 to win with a $50 entry. Also on the card will be the Limited Sportsman division paying $1,000 to win, and the Thunder Bomber division paying $600 to win! Extreme 4 and Young Guns divisions will be competing for $500 to win in each. Also the Speedway will host a Demolition Derby at the end of the night. SECA Crate Sportsman will be OFF on July 22nd. Over $25,000 in total purses for this event! Admission will be $15 in the grandstands and $30 in the pits. Gates open at 4:30 PM with Drivers Meeting at 7:00 PM with racing to follow. If any more money is added to the purses between now and the 22nd this will be updated. This will be the last event for the "40th Annual Peach Festival" and their first appearance at Cherokee Speedway in several years! Come out and enjoy the fun!

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "Grassy Smith Memorial" And More Friday July 7th

The Lucas Oil Super Late Model Series returns to Cherokee Speedway Friday July 7th for the annual "Grassy Smith Memorial" event paying $10,000 to win. July 7th race program will include racing in The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, and Thunder Bomber. The SECA Crate Late Model division will be paying $1,200 to win with a $100 bonus for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with $100 to start the feature. Limited Sportsman / Super Street 8 (3000 LB Weight Rule) will be competing for $1,000 to win with a $100 bonus for 2nd and 3rd place with $50 to start the feature. There will be a $200 bonus for any Super Street 8 car to win. The Renegade division will be racing for $700 to win with a $200 bonus for 2nd and $175 for 3rd with $50 to start the feature. The Thunder Bomber division will be competing for $700 to win with a $200 bonus for 2nd and $180 for 3rd with $50 to start the feature. The Stock 4 will be racing for $700 to win with an extra bonus for 2nd and 3rd with $50 to start the feature. Pit gates will open at 12:00 PM with grandstand gates set to open at 2:00 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. Admission will be $40 in the pits and $25 in the grandstands. For further information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the series online at www.lucasdirt.com .

Rain Forces Cherokee Speedway To Move July 1st Event To Sunday July 2nd

Due to rain and the current weather forecast all racing for Saturday July 1st at Cherokee Speedway has been postponed and moved to Sunday July 2nd. July 2nd race program will include racing in SECA Crate Sportsman River Wars, SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Pure Stock. Gates will open at 4:00 PM with drawing from 4:30 PM to 5:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 6:00 PM with racing to follow. Cherokee Speedway will also be having a fireworks show on July 2nd.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts SECA Crate Sportsman River Wars Along With Racing In Nine Divisions Saturday July 1st

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday July 1st as the Speedway will host nine divisions of racing. July 1st race program will include racing in SECA Crate Sportsman River Wars, SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Pure Stock. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. Cherokee Speedway will also be having a fireworks show on July 1st.

Cherokee Speedway June 24th Race Cancelled

All racing for tonight June 24th at Cherokee Speedway has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the area. Don't miss next Saturday night as racing returns featuring the River Wars race along with the traditional Cherokee Speedway fireworks show.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Eight Divisions Of Racing Saturday June 24th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday June 24th as the Speedway will host eight divisions of racing. June 24th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Eight Divisions Of Racing Saturday June 17th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday June 17th as the Speedway will host eight divisions of racing. June 17th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The Southeast Dirt Modified Series And More Saturday June 10th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday June 10th as the Speedway will host the 750 plus horse powered Southeast Dirt Modified Series along with racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Limited Sportsman VS Super Street (3000 LBS) $200 winner bonus for Super Street. BRBM will be in affect on June 10th (Big Race Bonus Money: $100 added to 1st, $20 added to 2nd - 5th, and $10 added thru the field). Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. Admission will be $15 in the grandstands and $30 in the pits. Kids 10 and under will be free. For further information on the Southeast Dirt Modified Series visit the series online at www.southeastdirtmodifiedseries.com .

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Eight Divisions Of Racing Saturday June 3rd

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday June 3rd as the Speedway will host eight divisions of racing. June 3rd race program will include racing in SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, Dwarf Cars, and 4 Cylinder Powder Puff. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts "Mike Butler Memorial" Sunday May 28th With 9 Divisions Of Racing

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Sunday May 28th as the Speedway will host the "Mike Butler Memorial" with nine divisions of racing. May 28th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model ($2,000), Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Pure Stock. Gates will open at 4:00 PM. Drivers Meeting will be at 6:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The "Mike Duvall Benefit Race" Saturday May 20th With $1,500 To Win In Monster Mini And Limited Late Model Along With Racing In Support Divisions

Cherokee Speedway will host the "Mike Duvall Benefit Race" this Saturday May 20th. Monster Mini $1,500 to win along with $1,500 to win in Limited Late Model. May 20th race program will include racing in Monster Mini, Limited Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. The Limited Late Models will run by the same rules as Carolina Speedway.

Cherokee Speedway Returns To Racing Saturday May 13th Hosting The Monster Mini Topless Tune Up And More

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday May 13th as the Speedway will host the Monster Mini Topless Tune Up paying $1,000 to win. May 13th race program will include racing in Monster Mini Topless Tune Up ($1,000), SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber, and Pure Stock. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The World Of Outlaws Late Model Series And More Friday May 5th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Friday May 5th as the Speedway will host the World Of Outlaws Late Model Series paying $10,000 to win along with racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Stock 4, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:00 PM with racing at 8:00 PM. Admission will be $25 in the grandstands and $40 in the pits. For further information on the World Of Outlaws Late Model Series visit the series online at www.worldofoutlaws.com .

Cherokee Speedway Returns To Racing Saturday April 29th With 9 Divisions Of Racing

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday April 29th as the Speedway will host nine divisions of racing. April 29th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Vintage, and 602 Open Wheel Modified. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Returns To Racing Saturday April 22nd With 9 Divisions Of Racing

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday April 22nd as the Speedway will host nine divisions of racing. April 22nd race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model ($1,500), Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade ($1,500), Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, Thunder Bomber ($1,000), and Pure Stock. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Autism Awareness Race Saturday April 15th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday April 15th as the Speedway will host the "Autism Awareness Race". April 15th race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman ($1,500), SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The FUEL Racing Series And More Saturday April 8th

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday April 8th as the Speedway will host the FUEL Racing Series paying $3,000 to win along with racing in Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Pure Stock. Admission will be $18 in the grandstands and $30 in the pits. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow. For further information on the FUEL Racing Series visit the series online at www.fuelracingseries.com .

Cherokee Speedway Will Host Their First Points Race Of 2017 Saturday April 1st

Cherokee Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday April 1st as the Speedway will host their first points event of the 2017 race season. April 1st race program will include racing in SECA Crate Late Model, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates will open at 4:30 PM with drawing from 5:30 PM to 6:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set for 7:00 PM with racing to follow.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The "Bill Hendren Memorial" March 24th & 25th

For the first time in history Cherokee Speedway will host the "Bill Hendren Memorial" race sanctioned by the (SECA) South Eastern Crate Association Friday March 24th and Saturday March 25th. The event will be paying $5,000 to win and will be a SECA Bonus Race. Friday March 24th will be open practice for all divisions. The race program for Saturday March 25th will include the "Bill Hendren Memorial" SECA Crate Late Model $5,000 Bonus Race, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Pure Stock. For further information on the South Eastern Crate Association visit them online at www.secaracing.com .

Cherokee Speedway Hosts The Sport Compact Dirt Racing Association Extreme 4 $5,000 To Win Event March 17th & 18th And More

Cherokee Speedway and the Sport Compact Dirt Racing Association (SCDRA) will host a $5,000 to win Extreme 4 event this weekend March 17th and 18th. This is a two day event, on Friday gates open at 5 PM. Extreme 4 registration will be from 5:30 PM until 6:50 PM, with an OPEN practice session starting at 7:00 PM until 10:15 PM for all divisions. Beginning at 10:30 PM Extreme 4 will have their first round of qualifying. On Saturday, Limited Sportsman, SECA Crate Sportsman, Stock 4, Thunder Bombers, and Young Guns are all on the schedule. Round 2 of Qualifying, B-Mains in Extreme 4 as well as heats and mains in all above classes. Gates open at 3:00 PM, drawing opens 3:30 PM until 4:50 PM with drivers meeting at 5:00 PM. The best 15 times from both rounds (Fri and Sat) will determine the lineup. The rest will come via heats and B-Mains. According to Kelley Carlton, of SCDRA we should expect to see 40 or more cars attempting to make this race. Calls, emails, and messages from Ohio, Pa., Tn., Ky., Va., Ga., Fla. and of course both Carolinas have been coming in. "Weather may cause some guys trouble getting down", says Carlton. Prices for the weekend are: Stands - Friday $12, Saturday $15, or a two day pass for $22. Pits - Friday $25, Saturday $30,or a two day pass for $50. Cherokee Speedway would like to thank the following sponsors for their contributions: Burns Chevrolet, Joe's Towing, Spectrum Medical, Mechanical Edge, Carolina Driveline, Bennett Equipment, Money Matters, SRI, Jones Curbing. For further information on the Sport Compact Dirt Racing Association visit them online at www.scdra.net .

Cherokee Speedway Hosts March Madness XV March 4th & 5th

Cherokee Speedway will host its annual March Madness XV on Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th. Saturdays program will include racing in the Southeastern Late Model Series ($2,000), 602 Thunder Series ($1,500), Renegade ($500), Extreme 4 ($1,000), and Thunder Bomber ($500). Sundays program will include racing in the Southern All Star Racing Series paying $10,000 to win, SECA Crate Late Model ($1,500), SECA Crate Sportsman ($700), Stock 4 ($800), and Young Guns RWD ($300).

Both days gates will open at 10:30 AM with drawing held from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM. Drivers Meeting is set to begin at 1:00 PM.

March Madness XV Admission Prices:

(Saturday) Grandstands: $15

(Saturday) Pits: $30

(Sunday) Grandstands: $25
(Sunday) Pits: $40

(2 Day Pass) Grandstands: $35

(2 Day Pass) Pits: 60

For further information on the Southern All Star Racing Series visit the series online at www.sasdirt.com .

Cherokee Speedway Hosts 2017 Season Opener Sunday February 26th

Cherokee Speedway will host its 2017 season opener Sunday February 26th with racing in SECA Crate Late Model, SECA Crate Sportsman, Renegade, Stock 4, Extreme 4, Young Guns, and Thunder Bomber. Gates open at 11:00 AM with drawing from 11:30 AM to 12:50 PM. Drivers Meeting is set to begin at 1:00 PM. Grandstand admission will be $12 with pit admission $25. Kids 10 and under free.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Open Practice Sunday February 19th

Cherokee Speedway will host open practice for all divisions on Sunday February 19th. All cars are welcomed. Gates open at 11:00 AM with practice from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Pit admission will be $15 with free admission in the grandstands.

Cherokee Speedway January 21st Kart Racing Postponed

All kart racing scheduled for Saturday January 21st at Cherokee Speedway has been postponed to Saturday February 11th. The race program scheduled on January 21st will remain the same for February 11th.

Cherokee Speedway 2016 Championship Banquet January 27th

Cherokee Speedway's 2016 Championship Banquet will be held at The Wooden Nickel located at 1138 East Marion St. in Shelby, North Carolina (28150) on Friday January 27, 2017. Doors will open at 6:00 PM with dinner served at 7:00 PM along with the  points ceremony afterwards.

To reserve seats, your guest list and advance payment ($15 per ticket) must be submitted by Monday January 23,2017 to Lennie Buff. Payments can be sent to 2143 Honey Haven Farm Rd. Shelby, North Carolina (28152). Tickets at the door will be $25 per ticket.

For questions and concerns please contact Lennie Buff at 864-505-9199 or you can send us a message on the Cherokee Speedway Facebook page.

Cherokee Speedway Hosts Karts Saturday January 21st

Cherokee Speedway will host Kart racing Saturday January 21, 2017 with racing in Clone Heavy ($1,000), Champ Heavy ($500), Clone 425 ($500), Clone Medium, Clone Light, Clone 450, Charger 375, Pred 375, Pred 350, Pred 425, Champ Light, JR 1, JR 2, and JR 3. Gates are scheduled to open at 9:00 AM with practice set for 11:00 AM. Pit admission $15 with a fee of $10 for parking. For more information on January 21st please contact Goob Waddell at 864-415-8322. Weather permitting come out January 21st to see some of the best kart racing.

Cherokee Speedway Gains Childress And Adair As Promoters For The 2017 Race Season

After several months of rumors and speculation, I can now announce that Cherokee Speedway will be under the management of promoters Scott Childress and Tony Adair during the 2017 season.

My family and I have owned and operated Cherokee Speedway since 2002. After many hours of careful thinking, debating we have ultimately made the decision to lease the Speedway in 2017.

We would not lease to anyone that we felt would not meet the Cherokee Speedway expectations along with those of our fans, teams. It is because of those very fans, and teams that we have been able and had the desire to put on races every Saturday night.

We understand the weekly toll, both financial and physically that racing requires from you guys. We also realize that the fans that have chosen to come through those gates make sacrifices of sorts each week to support their drivers, and the track. Whether you came through the gates one time or every week, we want you all to know it is appreciated and we couldn't have done it without you.

To the staff of Cherokee Speedway over the last 15 years, I want you all to know that I have enjoyed working side by side with you all. It takes an entire team to put on a show from preparing the track, to selling tickets, taking care of the concessions each of you are thought very highly of by not only me but my entire family. We want to say thanks to each of you.

I love Cherokee Speedway and I will never be far away, actually I am sure that I will be here at the track several times a week and on most race days, especially early on during the year just to help make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone. However, the not being here 50 hours a week will allow time for me to spend with my family and even allow me to do some racing of my own while I still can.

I never thought I would see this day happen, and while I am sad, at the same time I am excited to see what Scott and Tony can bring to Cherokee Speedway in 2017, they will have more information in the following weeks.

From my entire family we thank each and every one of you for 15 solid years of outpouring support.

Lennie Buff
 

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