1/21/16 - Negotiations begin to lease land owner by Punta Gorda Airport Authority.
8/18/16 - After seven long months of negotiations- Lease was approved- unanimously and signed by PGAA and 4-17 Southern Speedway.
8/20/16 - Major renovations begin. Everything from bleachers, the kitchen, and even toilets being installed, replaced, or repaired.
10/1/16 - Leroy Davidson Memorial held at 4-17 SSE. The original builder and founder, Leroy Davidson passed away unexpectedly in September 2016.
11/21/16 - 2017 racing schedule and rules released. First race scheduled for 1/6/2017
12/18/16 - Final parts and pieces of bleachers retrieved....So close to the finish line.
12/26/16 - Santa and his Elves were hard at work over the Holiday. A new entrance sign appeared over the Christmas Holiday!! It is beautiful and very eye catching.... Thank you Santa
11/30/16 - First safety inspection scheduled. Passed inspection with flying colors!! Inspector made mention of all the renovations to date, "This just might be my "example" track, when I have owners that need help. You have gone above and beyond"