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STORY & PHOTOS: Florence Motor Speedway Prepares For First Event Under New Ownership

FLORENCE, S.C. – Steve Zacharias and his staff at Florence Motor Speedway were busy working hard on Friday as they prepare for the upcoming first race under new ownership on Friday, September 4. Now that Myrtle Beach Speedway has shutdown

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South Carolina Short Track Legend, Charlie Powell Passes Away At 83-years-old

South Carolina short track racing pioneer, Charlie Powell passed away at the Medical University of South Carolina on Saturday at 83-years-old. Powell had a role in owning and operating Florence Motor Speedway since 1995, and throughout his time at the

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Speedway Plus Production, LLC Prepares For Bright Future At Florence Motor Speedway

On this date, the future of Florence Motor Speedway is very bright. Former owner/operator Charlie Powell and newly formed Speedway Plus Production, LLC have agreed upon terms to sell/buy the famous Pee Dee racetrack. Owned by Steve Zacharias, Brian Vause,

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Steve Zacharias Will Lease To Own Florence Motor Speedway Beginning In July

FLORNECE, S.C. – With the future sell of Myrtle Beach Speedway on the horizon, general manager, Steve Zacharias will lease to own Florence Motor Speedway beginning in July. Stock car racing at Myrtle Beach Speedway is projected to end in

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Racing Community Rallies Around 21-Month-Old Ladson As He Awaits A Heart Transplant

When a member of the racing community is hurting, the industry has their back. Right now, the East Coast grassroots asphalt racing community is rallying around 21-month-old Ladson Hardesty who is awaiting a heart transplant. Ladson is the son of

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