Player Hater A Huge Success!
Rothbury, MI (4-26-09) -A great West Michigan evening was the backdrop for an exciting night of racing action. The Integra Shocks Player Hater 50 for the UMP Late Models always brings an exciting field of cars and fans as 45 Late Models showed up to vie for the $2,000 prize. The UMP Sportsman division had a night off, but their was great racing action in the UMP Modified division, UMP Factory Stocks, UMP Bombers, UMP Mini Stocks, and the promise of a whopper of a 50 lap Late Model feature. Don’t forget next week’s special Twin 25’s for the UMP Factory Stock division, running two 25 lap features paying $200 to win each feature.
UMP Late Models – It’s always exciting to witness the talent that is drawn in from out of town at the big events, and Justin McNeil and his #15 machine didn’t disappoint claiming top honors in the evenings opening qualifying heat. The top three in the qualifying heats transfer on to the feature, and the #34 of Alan Vochaska, and the #6 of Dona Marcoullier would follow on. Heat #2 would see the flying #9r of Curtis Roberts claim his spot in the main event, with the #111 of Curt Spaulding, and the #13b of JR Hotovy transferring on. Qualifying heat #3 found the #49 of Brian Ruhlman the victor, with the #55 of Roger Wing, and the #61 of Jimmy Fairbanks moving on. Heat #4 was claimed by the #55 of Matt Pickard, with the #27 of Eric Spangler, and the #11 of Tim Stott moving on. Heat #5 was won by the #21 of Tommy Sprague, with the #72 of Kyle Borgman, and the #51 of Dale Sheehy giving chase. The sixth and final qualifier would show the #1s of Andy Sprague in the top spot, with the #34g of John McCaul, and the #99 of Mike Wilburn rounding out the top three. Consi action transferred the top two on to the main and Kevin Juusola claimed his spot with an inspired run piloting his #22 machine to the front with a handful of laps to go, with the #87 of Rich Neiser giving chase. Consi #2 would show the #33 of Danny Knowles transferring on with the #15 of Phil Ausra finishing second. The Integra Shocks Player Hater 50 was unquestionably one of the best 50 lap dirt short track events witnessed in the West Michigan area. All drivers who participated put on an inspired display of driving talent, with an occasional dose of “aggressive restraint” mixed in for good measure. Early action saw the #15 of Justin McNeil make his way to the front where he stayed for much of the event, the #34g of John McCaul showed that he can drive a UMP Late Model, as well as modified as he made a late race dash to the front. But when the smoke all cleared, and the checkered flag waved it was the #21 of Tommy Sprague who showed all comers the way to victory lane. He diced his #21 machine through lapped traffic to wrestle the lead away from McNeil and the #15 machine with about 12 laps to go and never looked back. The #9r of Curtis Roberts would come home in the runner-up spot, with the #49 of Brian Ruhlman, the #15 of Justin McNeil, and the #1s of Andy Sprague rounding out the top five. The #11 of Tim Stott would come home sixth, with the #34g of John McCaul, the #34 of Alan Vochaska, the #72 of Kyle Borgman, and the #99 of Mike Wilburn rounding out the top ten finishers.
UMP Modifieds – UMP Modified action saw some of the drivers from out of town pulling double duty as many who ran late models, had a modified with them as well. The #49 of Brian Ruhlman would drive in both divisions and would not disappoint as he claimed top honors in heat race #1, with the #27 of John McCaul also pulling double duty coming home second, with the #1r of Jeff Erickson rounding out the top three. Heat race #2 would find the #78 of Dean Wilkerson making his way to victory lane, with the #14d of Stan Dodds, and the #88 of Greg Smith giving chase. Feature action showed the #57 of Ken Smith make his presence known, coming from out of town and leading most of the event it looked as if he would claim the victory. But, a late race caution set the stage for the #8 machine of Troy Marciniak to make his move passing on the outside with a few laps to go, and claiming the victory. The #57 of Ken Smith would have to settle for the runner-up spot, with the #88 of Greg Smith, the #27 of John McCaul, and the #14d of Stan Dodds rounding out the top five.
UMP Factory Stocks – Heat race action for the factory stocks would find the #29 of Brandon Taipolous claim top honors, with the #22 of Paul Tenbrink, and the #5 of Rich Huisken rounding out the top three. Heat #2 would be claimed by the #21 of Tony Weinrick, with the #72 of Bill May, and the #2 of Scott Erickson giving chase. Feature action would shine down on Weinrick once more as he would make it two feature event wins in a row piloting his #21 machine to the front with a few laps to go claiming the victory. The #5 of Rich Huisken would come home in the second spot, with the #73 of Rob Sternberg showing patience working his way to the front to finish third. The #2 of Scott Erickson, and the #23 of Nate Tarte would hold on to round out the top five.
UMP Bombers – Joe Ferrier would pilot his #77 machine to victory lane in heat race action, edging out the hard Charging #055 of Dan Diamond, and the #44 of Justin Schuler. Feature action would once more shine on the #77 of Joe Ferrier as he claimed the victory, followed home by the #5 of Bruce Norwick. The #44 of Justin Schuler would finish third, with the #12 of Jeff Calliff, and the #55 of Adam Grabe rounding out the top five.
UMP Mini Stocks – Carl McCann and his #59 machine would make their way to victory circle in heat race #1, with the #2 of Luke Near finishing a close second, and the #28 of CJ Rector rounding out the top three. Heat #2 would be claimed by the #21 of Brandon Tramper, with the #74 of Andrew Bartoszek, and the #33 of Cody Moorman giving chase. Feature action would once again find the familiar #59 of Carl McCann claim victory, with the #28 of CJ Rector coming home in the second position. The #21 of Brandon Tramper would finish third, with the #74 of Andrew Bartoszek, and the #81 of Glenn Parker rounding out the top five finishers.
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