Jeep VanWorrmer: Race Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 27, 2009

Jeep Van Wormer Twelfth at Brownstown; Colossal 100 Up Next!

(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 Iron Motorsports team invaded the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on Saturday night, March 21 for another exciting round of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition. The annual running of the 'Indiana Icebreaker' was held at the 1/4-mile, semi-banked venue and a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs in the one-day show. Jeep ran strong in heat race action, as he advanced from his fifth starting spot to grab the second transfer position behind winner Scott Bloomquist.

The Pinconning, Michigan driver later rolled off from the outside of the fifth row for the 50-lap 'Indiana Icebreaker.' In front of a standing room only crowd, Jeep raced two and three wide around the black ice at Brownstown, getting as high as the eighth spot before settling for a twelfth place effort. Following the weekend, Jeep is currently eleventh in the latest version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point standings and is leading the Rookie of the Year battle. You can view complete results from the Jackson County fairgrounds oval by accessing http://www.lucasdirt.com/.

Next up for the #55 team will be a trip to the pristine Dirt Track at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The 'Circle K Colossal 100' will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 at the Charlotte area facility and a $50,000 winner's check is on the line. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will sanction all of the weekend festivities at Lowe's, which will culminate with a 100-lap main event on Saturday evening. To access additional information on this crown jewel event, please point your web browser to http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/.

The Iron Motorsports team thanks the following sponsors for their continued and unwavering support of the #55 team: Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Services on Site, Van Wormer Management, Rocket Chassis, Cornett Racing Engines, ACPT, Allstar Performance, Banshee Graphics, Barnes Oil Systems, Bell Racing, Beyea Headers, Brinn, Inc., Cyco Custom Race Products, Delph Communications, Duralite Wheels, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, Green Filters, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Racing Enterprises, Integra Shocks & Springs, J.C. Dubil, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe's Racing Products, K-B Carburetors, KRC Power Steering, Lane Automotive, Oakley, Outerwears, Port City Racing, Ringers Gloves, Scott Performance Wire, Sweet Mfg., TWM Racing, V.P. Racing Fuels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood Engineering, and Wrisco. To learn more about the Iron Motorsports team, log onto their home on the web located at http://www.jeepvanwormer.com/.

Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications www.delphcommunications.com

You are Never to old!

Pictured: The 106-year-old speed freak who celebrated her birthday by roaring round Brands Hatch at 108mph

Who says you are too old to jump in a racecar!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1164786/Pictured-The-106-year-old-speed-freak-celebrated-birthday-roaring-round-Brands-Hatch-108mph.html

Sportsman Triple Crown Challenge

Races on the Web along with Hartford Motor Speedway, Winston Speedway and Thunderbird Raceway have come together to form a triple crown challenge that should have fans and drivers of the exciting Sportsman class reeling this summer. I applaud all the track owners in this event and Races on the Web for their partner ship. It should be a great event!

Race On The Web 24/7 Presents...
2009 Sportsman Triple Crown Challenge
Friday June 5th - Hartford Motor Speedway
Friday July 10th - Winston Speedway Saturday
July 25th - Thunderbird Raceway

Thunderbird & Winston Speedway Sportsman cars will be legal at Hartford for their Factory Stock division. Only qualification will be anyone running a roller cam must have their car weigh 3100lbs.

$500 BONUS!In a true triple crown fashion, if someone can manage to win all 3 events then they will receive a $500 CASH BONUS on top of the Top-4 Average Finisher fund.

Top-4 Average Finisher Fund:The Top-4 averaging finishing cars that participate in all 3 events will receive a CASH reward the night of the 3rd leg of the challenge at Thunderbird.
1st- $450.00
2nd- $200.00
3rd- $150.00
4th- $100.00

EVEN MORE MONEY:If someone doesn't win all 3 races the $500 bonus doesn't disappear... it will be redistributed into the Top-4 Average Finisher Fund to the following:
1st- $600.00
2nd- $350.00
3rd- $250.00
4th- $200.00

Individual races:Each track has the discretion to pay their own purse or increase their purse for that night. Lets find out who has the baddest Sportsman in West Michigan

If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact Jon Huston at

Email: jrhuston81@gmail.com

Phone : 574-206-6617.

New Head Tech At Berlin Raceway

Hoogerhyde to head Berlin Raceway tech team
Steve Kaminski - Grand Rapids Press

Click on the Title or link below to take a look

http://b/finish_line/2009/03/hoogerhyde_to_head_berlin_race.htmllog.mlive.com

Arena Racing League

Arena Racing League event a fundraiser
Thursday, March 26, 2009
By Steve Kaminski
The Grand Rapids Press

Click on the Title or Link Below to take a look.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/grpress/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1238067307101830.xml&coll=6

Complete Results from Brownstown "Icebreaker"

Read about it in the Link Below:

http://www.brownstownspeedway.com/2009news/nn090321.html

Andy Ponstein News: Nationwide Series

Hudsonville driver Andy Ponstein is beating the odds on a shoe string budget.

Hudsonville racer finishes 39th at Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race
Steve Kaminski
The Grand Rapids Press

http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/03/hudsonville_racer_finishes_39t.html

Racing for a Cure This Saturday March 28th

Driver Bean Falbe, Melissa Page and Husband, Driver Tim Phillips

Falbe Racing has teamed up with The Wilfong Family (Todd-Arena Racing President, Kim and Noah) and Tim Phillips (Points Leader #34) in the Arena Racing Series to raise money in the fight against ALS also known as Lou Gerhig’s disease. This disease has touched The Wilfong lives deeply since they found out that a close friend of their family (Mellisa Page) was diagnosed with the disease a little over a year ago. Since I have learned about this disease and how it has changed the life of the Page family, I have decided to do what I can to find a cure for this disease.
Below you will find some facts about ALS.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)(Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Definition - A disease of the motor neurons, muscle-controlling nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.

Cause - generally unknown, although genetic factors are thought to play a role; about 10 percent of cases are clearly genetic, with a family history

Onset -usually adulthoodSymptoms - generalized weakness and muscle wasting with cramps and muscle twitches common

Progression - ALS first affects legs, arms and/or throat and mouth muscles but ultimately affects all voluntary muscles, resulting in paralysis. Usually progresses rapidly with 3- to 5-year average survival.

Inheritance - primarily sporadic, but can be autosomal dominant and, in very rare cases, autosomal recessive

Our goal is to raise $1,500.00 throught the sale of our season ending championship race. If you are not able to attend the race on March 28th or to make a donation at this time we understand and hope that you will keep the Page family in your thoughts and prayers. Email me back with ticket requests and I will have them ready for you at the Will Call window at the Delta Plex or you can pick them up from me directly.

For complete details click on this link:

http://www.eteamz.com/winstonmotorspeedway/files/ALS_FLYER_1.pdf

Thank you,
Falbe Racing
Ed Falbe 'Bean'

Randy Whitten Race Report from Brownstown

Randy Whitten's #1 Modified 2009

Muskegon Modified driver Randy Whitten graciously agreed to provide race reports from Brownstown Speedway this weekend. Randy along with Mark Anderson, Jeep VanWormer and Rusty Seaver mad the trek for The 10nth annual "Icebreaker" event at Brownstown.

Randy's night was unfortunately limited to a heat race. During his run from his seventh place starting position Randy was able to only move up one position under track conditions that were

wet and slippery. Unfortunately late in the event Randy's oil pressure dropped and he decided it was not in his best interest to run in one of the "B" main events.

It was also reported that Mark Andersons bid to make the "A" main was from a qualifying spot in the "B" was taken in the last 100 feet when he was nipped at the checkered flag.

Jeep VanWormer and Rusty Seaver both made the "A" main and finished a respectable unofficial 12th and 21st place in the Late Model division. Earl Pearson Jr was the winner of the $10,000 grand prize "Icebreaker 100".

Thank you to Randy Whitten for the report early Sunday morning.