SUPER KIDS DERBY
The City of Sanford Recreation Services Department and Central Florida Soap Box Derby 12th Annual Super Kids Soap Box Derby schedule for today (Saturday) has been postponed to a later date.
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.
ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
* Today (Saturday) _ Florida Truck Meet.
* 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.
* Full Throttle Friday _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing”, plus a Quick-8 Shootout 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. Kids 10-and-Under free. 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.
LMSA
Upcoming:
* Today (Saturday) _ LMSA Members Club Race. Race #4 of the 2025 Members Club Race Series for the Hayden Trophy. Skippers meeting at noon.
* Wednesday (April 16, 23, 30) _ Malibu Rum Wednesday Night Race at 6 p.m. A beautiful sunset race, social at Filomena's with STICKERS and a BOOZE RAFFLE! If you are looking to crew, be down at the ramp by 6 p.m. If you are sailing, the starting window will be between 6:25 p.m.-and-6:30 p.m.
* Thursday, April 24 _ The monthly LMSA Membership Meeting will be held from 7 p.m.-to-8 p.m. at the LMSA Club House (531 North Palmetto Avenue).
* Sunday, April 27 _ LMSA Open House. Come on down to the LMSA Club House (531 North Palmetto Avenue on Marina Isle) to meet the members, hear about club activities, and learn about membership from 11 a.m.-to-1 p.m. Then stick around for the Sine Metu Jameson Irish Whiskey Race.
* Sunday, April 27 _ Sine Metu Jameson Irish Whiskey Race. The start window is 2 p.m-to-2:05 p.m.
For more information, visit _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call (321) 578-8364.
SSC SOFTBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida softball team (32-11, 12-9 Citrus Conference) split a doubleheader with Polk State College on Tuesday, winning 7-3 and falling 6-4.
The Raiders will travel to Miami Dade College today (Saturday) for a doubleheader starting at noon and travel to Cocoa to face East Florida State College on Tuesday in a deuce at 4 p.m.
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).
SSC BASEBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida baseball team (23-19 overall, 11-13 Citrus Conference) dropped a 6-4 decision to East Florida State on Tuesday in Cocoa and returned home to host Hillsborough Community College on Thursday. The Raiders and HCC will meet up again today (Saturday) in Tampa for a doubleheader at 1 p.m. and SSC will head to Palatka on Tuesday to face St. Johns River State at 6 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/.
UCF SOFTBALL
UCF will complete a 3-game Big 12 Conference series against the BYU Cougars in Provo, Utah, today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats can also be followed at ucf.statbroadcast.com.
Follow the Knights:
Follow UCF softball on X (@UCF_Softball), Instagram (@UCF.Softball) and Facebook (/UCFSoftball).
ORLANDO CITY
Orlando City SC (3-2-2, 11 points) will next host the New York Red Bulls today (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 today (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 ($30), Non-Members ($40).
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 VALKYRIES
The Orlando Valkyries (12-9) were back home to host the Grand Rapids Rise on Thursday at Addition Financial Arena on the Roku Channel and will remain at home to host the Atlanta Vibe tonight (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.
ORLANDO PRIDE
The Orlando Pride (3-0-0, 9 points) will hit the road following an international break and take on Seattle Reign FC tonight (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.
SANFORD ADULT VOLLEYBALL
Here is the Week 7 schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Spring Volleyball Season that plays on Sunday’s at the Westside Community Center, located at 919 South Persimmon Avenue across from Crooms Academy.
In the B-Recreation Division _ 3 p.m., Derby Smashers vs. The Benchwarmers; 4 p.m. _ Rolling Thunder vs. The Benchwarmers; and 5 p.m. _ Holy Hittas vs. The Collective.
In the A-Competitive Division _ 6 p.m., Block Party vs. Avengers; 7 p.m. _ Virogo Smashers vs. Sexy Babe; and 8 p.m. _ Msk vs. Sand & Sweat.
Everyone is invited to watch the games for free.
SANFORD ADULT SOFTBALL
Here is this week’s schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Spring Season.
The Men’s League on Tuesday has the West End Trading Company facing Bokey Batters at 6:30 p.m. and Venezolanos en Sanford challenging the Titans at 7:30 p.m.
The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday has Pat’s Liquor playing the doubleheader against Throwbacks at 6:30 p.m. and The West End Trading Company at 7:30 p.m. and Wet Spot 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].
