ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
* Today: Wheels Up Wednesday _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-10:30 p.m. $20 General Admission or $30 to race.
* Friday and Saturday _ Florida Truck Meet.
The Dragway Information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.
SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.
SANFORD ADULT SOFTBALL
Here is this week’s schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Spring Season.
The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday has Throwbacks playing the doubleheader against Wet Spot at 6:30 p.m. and The West End Trading Company at 7:30 p.m. and Pat’s Liquor facing Fusion at 8:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to watch the games for free at Pinehurst Park on West 24th Street.
For more information contact Dominic Pascuzzo, City of Sanford Recreation Supervisor, at the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department at 407-688-5120, extension 5004; Fax _ 407-688-5121; facebook.com/SanfordFLCityGovt; instagram.com/cityofsanfordfl; visit the city website _ www.sanfordfl.gov _ or email: [email protected].
SSC BASEBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida baseball team (23-18 overall, 11-13 Citrus Conference) won 2-of-3 games against St. Petersburg College, dropping a 9-7 decision to the Titans on the road on Thursday before sweeping a doubleheader, 6-5 and 18-10, on Saturday at Jack Pantelias Field.
The Raiders were in Cocoa to tackle East Florida State on Tuesday and will return home to host Hillsborough Community College on Thursday at 2 p.m. SSC and HCC will meet up again on Saturday in Tampa for a doubleheader at 1 p.m.
All home games are streamed via https://video.ibm.com/channel/mK2cYDfXTtS.
For more about Raider Athletics, visit SeminoleStateRaiders.com, on Twitter: @buildingRaiders and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/buildingRaiders/.
ORLANDO VALKYRIES
The Orlando Valkyries (12-9) fell to the Omaha Supernovas (15-5) in four sets in the series finale by set scores of 25-14, 17-25, 23-25 and 15-25 Saturday night. Both teams went 2-2 against each other, including 1-1 at home and on the road.
With seven matches left in the regular season and a three-match lead for the final playoff spot, the Valkyries still control their own destiny despite the recent struggles.
Up Next:
The Valkyries are back home to host the Grand Rapids Rise on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Addition Financial Arena on the Roku Channel and will remain at home to host the Atlanta Vibe on Saturday at 7 p.m. with the game being streamed on VBTV (https://tv.volleyballworld.com/). Go to _ https://provolleyball.com/teams/orlando-valkyries _ for more information.
SUPER KIDS DERBY
The City of Sanford Recreation Services Department and Central Florida Soap Box Derby will host its 12th Annual Super Kids Soap Box Derby on Saturday at the beautiful Mike Kirby Park.
Check in will be at 8:30 a.m., with racing beginning at 9 a.m.
The event will feature special dual control cars with experienced champion co-drivers running a Single Elimination Race, followed by a lunch and awards ceremony at approximately noon.
Among the eligibility rules for the National Super Kids are:
* Must have a medically diagnosed disability, which a physician is willing to document.
* Must be at least seven (7) years of age prior to local special needs race (7-13).
* May not exceed the weight limit of 185-pounds.
* May not have reached their 19th birthday prior to the national race date of July 19.
* May not be a current participant in ANY local or rally race division race for the All-American Soap Box Derby.
The winner will earn a spot in the 20th Annual National Super Kid Classic that will be held during the 87th Annual First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio, Sunday, July 13-through-Saturday, July 19.
Everyone, especially interested non-racers, is invited to attend any of the family friendly events, free of charge, at the beautiful Derby Park facility located in Mike Kirby Park on the west side of Sanford on Oregon Avenue, north off of CR-46A (25th Street/H. E. Thomas Parkway) or east off of Rinehart Road, just south of the GreeneWay entry. The track is East of Bentley Elementary School.
For more information or to download a registration form, please check out the websites at www.soapboxderby.org or www.centralfloridasoapboxderby.com; Eric Griffin, [email protected], 407-353-6228, or call the City of Sanford Recreation Services Department at 407-688-5120. More information is also available at _ https://www.facebook.com/CentralFloridaSoapboxDerby/ _ especially photos and flyers.
SANFORD YOUTH SPORTS
The City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Youth Spring Flag Football and Soccer Leagues will be in action at The Jeff Triplett Community Center @ Tim Raines Sports Complex today (Saturday).
* The Youth Flag Football Fall League _ 5-to-8 year olds: Alaskan Ice Bills vs. CPH Eagles, 9 a.m.; Sanford Herald Cowboys vs. Sanford Elks 1241 Bengals, 9 a.m.; Waggin & Braggin Ravens vs. Thermotane Propane Jaguars, 10 a.m.; 9-to-11 year olds: Texas Roadhouse Lions vs. Airport Lanes Cowboys, 10 a.m.; Dani Mini O's Dolphins vs. Card My Yard Bucs, 11 a.m.; Waste Pro Chiefs vs. Harrell & Beverly Eagles, 11 a.m.; Waste Pro Jaguars vs. Senoj Enterprise Ravens, noon; 12-14 year olds _ Del-Air Lions vs. Steak n' Shake Chiefs, noon; Dani Mini O's Dolphins vs. Hollerbach’s Bucs, 1 p.m.
* The Youth Soccer League _ 4-to-6 year olds: Steak N’ Shake Dragons vs. Thermotane Propane Orange Hawks, 9 a.m.; CPH Phantoms vs. Sanford Herald Young Strikers, 9 a.m.; Alaskan Ice Sharks vs. Waste Pro Tigers, 10 a.m.; Hollerbach’s Dolphins vs. Texas Roadhouse Panthers, 10 a.m.; 7-to-8 year olds: Hollerbach's Wolves vs. Hollerbach’s Lions, 11 a.m.; Harrell & Beverly Omega SC vs. Rita’s Italian Ice Supersonics, 11 a.m.; Coach Hector Del-Air vs. Sanford Elks 1241 Stingrays, noon; Card My Yard Tigers vs. Airport Lanes Pride, noon; Dani Mini O's Ruby Raiders vs. Brinnius Waste Pro Tigers, 1 p.m.; 9-to-10 year olds: Coach Hines vs. Coach Gabby, 1 p.m.; Sanford Elks 1241 Fireballs vs. Senoj Enterprise LLC Alpha SC, 2 p.m.; Waste Pro Tigers vs. Coach Dallon, 2 p.m.
SSC SOFTBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida softball team (31-10, 11-8 Citrus Conference) had a good week, edging Santa Fe State, 4-3, in Gainesville on Tuesday, the second game was postponed by rain, and split a doubleheader with Florida SouthWestern, winning 7-5 and falling 6-1, at Courtney Miller Field on Thursday.
The Raiders hosted Polk State College on Tuesday and will travel to Miami Dade College on Saturday for a doubleheader starting at noon.
All home games are streamed via https://video.ibm.com/channel/4d5r5AqugTP _ and tickets for home games are FREE.
For more about Raider Athletics, visit SeminoleStateRaiders.com, on Twitter: @buildingRaiders and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/buildingRaiders/. Fans can also follow the Raider Softball team on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/seminolestatesoftball).
ORLANDO CITY
Orlando City SC (3-2-2, 11 points) and the Philadelphia Union (4-2-1, 13 points) played to a scoreless draw at Subaru Park on Saturday night. With the draw, the Lions are now unbeaten in their last four MLS regular season matches, three of which have come on the road.
Next Match:
Orlando City will next host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Inter&Co Stadium. That match is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
New Smyrna Speedway will be hosting a Mod Mini Challenge Twin 25 on Saturday.
The evening’s racing action will also feature Ashley Homes JAX Trucks, Bomber B and 602 Tour Modifieds.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with Division Practice from 3 p.m.-to-5 p.m. Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. Come early and get $5 off General Admission until 6 p.m. Qualifying/Heat Races are at 6 p.m., followed by Feature Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Adult admission is $20 (reserved seating is $25, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military (with valid ID for proof of age or Military affiliation) admitted for $18. Kids 12-17 are $5 (No Early Bird Discount). Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge (MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission). Pits - Members ($25), Non-Members ($35).
The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.
For information on New Smyrna Speedway, visit _ www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org _ or call the track office at 386-427-4129.
ORLANDO PRIDE
The Orlando Pride (3-0-0, 9 points) will hit the road following an international break and take on Seattle Reign FC on Saturday at Lumen Field. The match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on ION. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
