A huge thank you to H&R Guns for putting together and sharing this video highlighting one of our local racing veterans, Chuck Kanehl. πΊπΈπ
Chuck is more than just a competitor at Citrus County Speedway. He is a Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and proud member of the Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart. Over the past several years, Chuck has become a familiar face in our Pro Ford division while continuing to represent and support veterans throughout our community.
As part of our Memorial Day Race on June 13th, fans will have the opportunity to sign Chuckβs race car on the grandstand side before he takes to the track later that evening. It is our privilege to recognize Chuckβs service, sacrifice, and dedication both on and off the racetrack.
Thank you Chuck, for your service to our nation and for being a valued member of the Citrus County Speedway family! πΊπΈ
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05/31/2026
πΊπΈ MEMORIAL DAY RACE - HONORING OUR VETERANS πΊπΈ
Join us Saturday, June 13th for a special night of racing, remembrance, and honoring those who have served our country.
Headlining the night will be the BG Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series as they make their first appearance of the season at Citrus County Speedway in a 40-lap feature event! ππ₯
Also in action:
π Citrus Late Models
π Pure Stocks
π Mini Stocks
π Pro Fords
π Beginner Fords
π Bandoleros
π DAARA
πΊπΈ FREE GRANDSTAND ADMISSION for all Veterans and Active Duty Military!
Weβre proud to honor two local racing veterans, Chuck Kanehl and Rob Roder.
Chuck, a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, has been a familiar face at Citrus County Speedway for the past several years. He is a member of the Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart and remains active in several local and national Purple Heart organizations.
Rob Roder is a combat wounded veteran and two-time Navy Achievement Medal recipient who continues to exemplify service, dedication, and perseverance both on and off the racetrack.
Fans will have the opportunity to visit and sign both driversβ race cars on the grandstand side before the races. Chuck and Rob will then compete later in the evening in their respective Ford feature events.
Special Missing Man Salutes will take place throughout the night as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
β° Gates Open: 5:30 PM
π Racing Starts: 7:00 PM
π Admission:
Adults $20
Seniors & First Responders $18
Ages 7-17 $10
Kids 6 & Under FREE
Veterans & Active Duty Military FREE Grandstand Admission
β οΈ CASH ONLY
Weβll see you at the track! ππΊπΈ
05/27/2026
βοΈDue to this weekendβs rainout, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our May 30th Honor To Our Veterans Event. The entire event has now been rescheduled to Saturday, June 13th, including the BG Southern Sprint Cars.
This was an extremely difficult decision to make, especially considering the incredible men and women we planned to honor that night, we had no choice but to move forward in postponing the event. We felt it was important to make sure this event receives the atmosphere, attention, and turnout these heroes truly deserve.
We still fully plan to honor local veterans Chuck Kanehl and Rob Roder along with all veterans, active duty military, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom during the rescheduled event on June 13th.
We appreciate everyoneβs understanding and continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the track soon. πΊπΈπ
05/25/2026
We at Citrus County Speedway would like to thank those that gave the ultimate sacrifice πΊπΈ
We are here and praying for you and all you have sacrificed ποΏΌ
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05/22/2026
Our Thoughts and prayers are with Samantha, Brexton, Lennix and The Busch Family RIP Rowdy
05/21/2026
πΊπΈ MEMORIAL DAY RACE πΊπΈ
Citrus County Speedway proudly presents a special Memorial Day weekend celebration on Saturday, May 30th featuring the FIRST BG Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series appearance of the season at Floridaβs Premier Short Track! ππ₯
Weβre honored to recognize the brave men and women who served our country with FREE Grandstand Admission for all Veterans and Active Duty Military πΊπΈ
PLUS a full night of racing featuring:
π BG Sprint Cars 40
π Citrus Late Models 25
π Pure Stocks 25
π Mini Stocks 25
π Pro Fords 25
π Beginner Fords 20
π Bandoleros 15
π DAARA
πΊπΈ HONORING OUR LOCAL HEROES πΊπΈ
For the last 6-7 years, Purple Heart Recipient, Bronze Star Recipient, and Vietnam Veteran Chuck Kanehl has been a familiar face racing at Citrus County Speedway. Chuck is a member of the Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart along with several other local and national Purple Heart organizations.
Joining him will be fellow local racing veteran Rob Roder, a two-time Navy Achievement Medal recipient and combat wounded veteran who has proudly served our country both in and out of uniform.
Before the races, both veterans will have their race cars displayed on the grandstand side for fans to stop by, visit, and sign before competing later in the night in their respective Ford features.
Special Missing Man Salutes will also take place throughout the evening as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
β° Gates Open: 5:30PM
π Racing Starts: 7:00PM
π General Admission:
π€ Adults β $20
π΄ Seniors / π¨βπ First Responders β $18
π§ Ages 7-17 β $10
πΆ Kids 6 & Under β FREE
πΊπΈ Veterans & Active Duty Military β FREE Grandstand Admission
β οΈ CASH ONLY
π Citrus County Speedway
See You at the Track! π
π Kris Rummel closes out the night in Victory Lane! π₯π
The 88R of Kris Rummel picked up the win in the final feature of the night, bringing an incredible evening of racing at Citrus County Speedway to a close! ππ
π₯ 88R Kris Rummel
π₯ 2 Andrew McCarty
π₯ 15 Shawn Senokossoff
What a night at Floridaβs Premier Short Track Venue. Huge thanks to all of the fans, teams, drivers, sponsors, staff, safety crew, and everyone who helped make the Duco Performance 75 such a success ππ₯
And a special thank you to the United Auto Racing Alliance for putting on another incredible UARA Sportsman event at Citrus County Speedway π
Stay tuned for official results and more photos and videos from tonightβs action πΈ
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Mark your calendars now for May 30th as the BG Sprint Cars return to Citrus County Speedway for another huge night of racing ππ
05/17/2026
π Larry Welter Jr. puts the 58 machine in Victory Lane after winning tonightβs Pure Stock feature at Citrus County Speedway π₯π
π₯ 58 Larry Welter Jr.
π₯ 19R Rex Struble
π₯ 10 Gregory Dick
A strong night for the Struble family as Rex Struble brings home second place just one race after Cody Struble captured the Duco Performance 75 ππ
Another great Pure Stock battle under the lights at Floridaβs Premier Short Track Venue π₯
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