Winners Circle at Crystal: April 18th

Late Models: Tim Stott
Pro Stock Chaney Newland
Pro trucks: Scottt Nieman
IMCA Mods: Jimmy Hale
Street Stocks: Will Stanley
Flinn Stoccks: Ashlee Scott

Complete Results:http://www.crystalmotorspeedway.com/results/index.html

Feutz Looking to Repeat at I-96

Defending champ Feutz looks to repeat at I-96
by Steve Kaminski The Grand Rapds Press
Thursday April 16, 2009, 8:15 AM

http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/04/defending_champ_feutz_looks_to.html

Winners Circle at Winston

Lots of Familiar names made it into victory lane for opening night at Winston Speedway including 3 of the Divisional Champions from 2008. *

Late Models: #87 Rich Neiser *
Modifieds: #27 John McCaul *
Sportsman: #73 Ralph Sternberg *
Factory Stock: # 21 Tony Weinrick
Mini Stocks #2 Luke Near

Complete finishing orders can be found at http://www.winstonspeedway.net/ or by going to the Quick Links Section for Results

Late Models at Attica Raceway

Jeep wins again at Attica!

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Attica Raceway Park
Attica, OH
54 entriesFeature: West Michigan Drivers
(finish, start, car #, driver)
1. (8 ) 55 Jeep Van Wormer
2. (22) 40 Wayne Maffett Jr.
3. (4) 11 Rusty Schlenk
4. (1) 7 Matt Miller
5. (11) 1 Casey Noonen
6. (7) 29 Rocky Owens
7. (17) 23v Ryan Vanderveen
8. (20) 55 Rusty Seaver
9. (2) 1 Jon Henry
10. (3) 49 Brian Ruhlman
11. (6) 40 Dusty Moore
12. (15) 5m Ryan Markham
13. (9) 16 Shawn Negangard
14. (18) 12 Michael Stiltner
15. (19) 18R Chris Ross
16. (16) 50y Ryan Missler
17. (13) 34 Ky Harper
18. (10) 14 Kerry Mathew
19. (12) 60 Dale Glassford
20. (5) 11 Tyler Boggs
21. (21) 21 Tom Sprague
22. (14) 9R Curtis Roberts

Cautions: 3 - Laps 17, 18, 26
Lap Leaders:1-12, Jon Henry13, Rusty Schlenk14, Jeep Van Wormer15-18, Rocky Owens19-30, Jeep Van Wormer

Mike Strevel leaving Berlin Raceway

PRESS RELEASE
April 16, 2009
For Immediate Release
Mike Strevel

Marne, MI - We regrettably announce that Mike Strevel is no longer with Berlin Raceway. He has been with Berlin Raceway for 5 years and he will be greatly missed by the entire Berlin Staff and racing community. His service and contributions during Mike Blackmers take over of the track has been of extreme value and instrumental in making the transition smooth. Mike Strevel has agreed to stay on as a consultant."I would first like to thank Mike Strevel for his 5 years of dedicated service to Berlin and it has been my pleasure to work with him. He has always displayed professionalism and a racing knowledge that I could always count on. I know that with his experience and knowledge of racing he will be of great value in what ever he decides to pursue. I would like to wish Mike Strevel the best of luck and success as he has decided to pursue other options related to venue management." stated Mike Blackmer."It has been a great ride the past five years at Berlin and I'll always consider Berlin Raceway my home track. I'm looking forward to the pursuit of the next stage of my career, and wish Mike Blackmer and staff all the best. You just might see me sitting in the new stands this year enjoying a beverage and some of the best racing in the country." said Mike Strevel.

Jeep Van Wormer News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 17, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Readies for ALMS Doubleheader Following Spectacular Florence Win

(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) The Iron Motorsports team recorded their second feature win of the 2009 campaign last Saturday evening, April 11 in thrilling fashion at the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky! After suffering an untimely flat tire in his heat race, Jeep Van Wormer had his work cut out for him during the remainder of the 'Spring 50' program at Florence. Not deterred by the unfortunate luck during heat race action, Jeep got up on the wheel and drove his #55 Rocket entry from fourteenth to first in his consolation race to advance into the $5,000 to win main event.

The Pinconning, Michigan driver later rolled off from the outside of the tenth row for the 50-lap A-Main at the 1/2-mile, high-banked Cincinnati-area venue. In an action-packed feature event, Jeep worked quietly through the field early in the race before unleashing an all-out onslaught on the rest of the competition. Slicing and dicing his way to the front, Jeep ultimately took the lead from Steve Francis on lap thirty-seven and held the point for the final thirteen circuits to register the exciting $5,000 triumph over Francis, Darrell Lanigan, Randy Weaver, and Josh McGuire. You can view full results from the 'Spring 50' online at www.dirtondirt.com.

"That was a tremendous win for us at Florence and it has really boosted our confidence for the rest of the season," stated Van Wormer this week. "I thought we were done after the flat tire in the heat race, but our car was just bad fast all night. The track got rough in spots, but at least it was racy, which enabled us to come from the back of the consolation race and the feature. I am just so excited for the rest of the season and really can't wait to get back to Eldora this weekend!"

Next up for the #55 team will be a pair of Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS) shows this upcoming weekend (April 17-18). The Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio will be the track of choice tonight, while the action will quickly turn to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday evening. Both ALMS events this weekend will pay $2,000 to the winner. You can learn more online at www.americanlatemodelseries.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 www.jeepvanwormer.com.
Media Contact:
Ryan Delph - Delph Communications

Berlin Raceway: Dave Hull News

Trouble finding sponsors won't slow Cedar Springs driver at Berlin Raceway
by Steve Kaminski The Grand Rapds Press
Thursday April 16, 2009, 9:00 AM

http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/04/one_wreck_could_end_season_but.html

Kyle Busch Coming to Berlin

Nascar Star Kyle Busch will make his way to Berlin Raceway this summer. Check out the Details by clicking on the link below.

http://berlinraceway.com/html/kb.html

Thunderbird Raceway Delays their Grand Opening

Due to the continuing work and cool temperatures the races for April 18th have been cancelled at Thunderbird Raceway. A reschedule will be forthcoming! Stay tuned

If you have any questions just call the track: 231-766-3300.

Opening Night For Many Tracks in West Michigan

Racing is finally here! Winston Speedway will get things started this Friday night. Crystal, I-96, and Berlin will all kick off this Saturday. For details of their programs look below or visit their websites.

Winston Speedway
FRI: 17TH FULL SHOW - UMP Modifieds $500 to win plus Glamour Car Awards & Fan Appreciation Night! If Your Zip Code ends in 49303-
(BAILEY) 49327 (GRANT)- 49337 (NEWAYGO) Admitted Free with a valid ID

Crystal Motor Speedway
18th - 2009 Season Opens: 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods, Late Model. Sponsored by Michigan One Community Credit Union .

I96 Speedway
April 18 2nd Annual Ice Breaker Opening Night
NeSmith Chevrolet Late Model Series, UMP Mod Special ($1,000 to win), UMP street stocks, 4cyl, and mini sprints
Meet and greet with fans and drivers, Autographs on front stretch, registration for Miss I-96 Contest to be held on May 16th (rules and prizes on the website)

Berlin Raceway
Sat. 18 Opening Night – LM, SS, PS; Best Appearing Car Challenge

VanDoorn Wins Anderson 125

Johnny VanDoorn in Victory Lane
(Photo by Ron Harner- http://www.superchargedphotos.com/ )

John Van Doorn started the 2009 season with a new team and wasted no time showing he would be a force in the CRA Super Series with a strong win in the opening event for the North series at Anderson Speedway with the Anderson 125. VanDoorn started third, stuck to leader Eddie Hoffman like glue through most of the race before getting under him on the 94th lap to take the lead coming to the line to lead the 95th lap and never looked back. Fast Qualifier Boris Jurkovic raced Van Doorn close for a few laps, but could not keep up as the race wound down and he dropped back to finish second. Hoffman finished third, Scott Hantz fourth and Aaron Pierce fifth.

"New year, new car, new motor, new owner, it was great to come out and win." Van Doorn stated. "I am proud of my guys, they did not give up on me, helped put this deal together in just a couple of months, and many of these are the guys from my old team. I really have to thank my sponsors Accelerate Liquid Deicing Solution, Port City Race Cars and Pro Cam for all they have done."

Article from The Herald Bulletin

http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_101230952.html

Complete Article from CRA Series Website:
http://www.craracing.net/results/2009results/41109/41109s.html

Complete Results:
http://www.craracing.net/results/2009results/41109/41109r.html

Photos of Race: http://www.superchargedphotos.com/
http://www.craracing.net/photo/2009/April/41109/41109index.html

VanWormer wins at Florence: April 11th

Jeep Van Wormer Jets from 20th to Win Spring 50 at Florence Speedway
By James EssexUNION, KY (April 11, 2009) -

Taking over the lead on lap 37 after starting 20th, Jeep VanWormer of Pinconning, MI went on to win the 33rd Annual "Spring 50" on Saturday Night at Florence Speedway earning $5,000 for his first ever win at the historic half-mile facility. VanWormer had an uphill battle all night, suffering a flat tire in his heat race, started 14th in his consy (which he won) and coming from the outside of the tenth row to pass Steve Francis with 13 laps remaining in the race as he pulled away for the win. Francis fought off a side-by-side tussle with Darrell Lanigan to finish second. Lanigan was third followed by early race-leader Randy Weaver and Josh McGuire.

Weaver and Jason Jameson started on the front row of the 50 lap Late Model contest as Weaver took the lead at the drop of the green flag with Jameson, former track champion Audie McWilliams, Lanigan and Steve Casebolt in the top five positions with one lap scored. Lanigan would make a move on McWilliams grabbing the third spot with two laps recorded as Lanigan was on the move early in the contest.

Kevin Claycomb, the two-time and defending winner of the Spring 50 was on the move as well as the Indiana veteran followed Lanigan around Jameson to move into the third slot by the fifth circuit. Lanigan and Claycomb then closed up on Weaver as it looked like just a matter of time before either one of them was going to go by Weaver for the lead.

With ten laps in the books Weaver was still holding his line out in front with Lanigan, Claycomb, Steve Francis and McWilliams breathing down his neck. Weaver then started to pick up the tail end of the field by lap eleven as Lanigan was all over him in the race for the top position.

Lanigan after several laps of trying was able to clear Weaver on lap 12 to take over the lead dropping Weaver to second as Claycomb and Francis went door-to-door for third with Francis gaining the position on lap 13. Lanigan then pushed his lead to three-car lengths over the field as Weaver, Francis and Claycomb were closely bunched together racing for second.

With 15 laps complete the first caution of the race came out for a slowing Justin Rattliff, who was headed to the infield pit. On the restart Lanigan would be out in front for the Delaware double-file restart with Weaver and Francis lined up side-by-side. The race would see one green flag lap of racing until Claycomb; the defending race winner would spin in turn four bringing out caution number two.

With another restart looming Lanigan would again be out in front on the restart and as the green came back out again the drivers would get another complete lap in before Greg Johnson, who was running inside the top ten looped it off of turn number two with 17 laps complete.

The restart to begin lap 18 would again see Lanigan on the point, but Francis made quick work of his fellow Kentuckian as he drove to the front passing Lanigan on lap 19 to take over the lead for the first time in this competitive race. With 19 laps down it was Francis showing the way followed by Lanigan and Weaver. At this point of the race VanWormer who had steadily worked his way through a talented field entered the top five for the first time on lap 19 as he was up to fourth just in front of McWilliams.

VanWormer was really rolling now as he overhauled Weaver for third on lap 20 and then two circuits later he claimed Lanigan as a victim passing him for second using the inside of the race track, but then VanWormer's trip through the field became a bit tougher as Francis was really hooked up and had built a good-sized lead at the halfway mark of the race.

Francis then started to hit heavy traffic and with 30 laps to go Francis was having to contend with that as VanWormer was starting to track him down. Francis maintained about as three to four car length advantage over VanWormer, but the fourth and final caution came out with 33 laps to go which certainly played into VanWormer's hands as he and Lanigan would line up side-by-side right directly behind Francis for the final restart of the race.

Once the green came back out VanWormer wasted little time in challenging Francis for the lead. VanWormer would pull alongside of Francis going door-to-door on lap 35 and 36 and the finally was able to clear him to take over the lead on the 37th circuit as the appreciative crowd rose to their feet as VanWormer was making plenty of new fans at Florence on Saturday Night with his hard-charging style of racing.

Over the last 13 laps of the race VanWormer drove them just like he had for the previous 37 laps as he made his way around the half-mile track contending with lapped cars and a marred surface in the corners because of the rains the night before. But VanWormer was not going to be denied on this night as he sped on to collect his first ever win at Florence as he continued his early season success as his win was his second of 2009 with his first coming also in the Bluegrass State back in early March at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway.

Francis and Lanigan had quite a battle fort second the last 13 laps of the race as the two were nearly inseparable racing side-by-side with Francis finally gaining enough of an advantage over Lanigan to beat him out at the finish line.

After the race an excited VanWormer thanked the crowd for coming out on a cold night, but reminded them they saw one heck of a race. "We were just hoping to make the top three in the consy to transfer after the flat in our hear race, the car is just amazingly bad fast right, it feels great to have a car that fast under you and coming from 20th I can't believe how well we ran," said the 33-year-old driver who is in his first season of following full-time the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

"We were running down there on the track where really nobody else was racing, I was hoping to get to lapped traffic to catch Francis, but that last yellow really helped, I was hoping to get that jump off the corner on him and the car stuck well coming off the corners and I wanted to pass him clean and we did and then I just held on the rest of way and I was praying that I could keep all four wheels on the car and it worked out great," commented VanWormer afterwards.

"The Rocket Cars are just amazing, I can't say enough about them, we've run well all year so far and I'm really looking forward to the rest of the year, I think we going to have a great season," said VanWormer who is currently leading the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and is ninth in the championship points standings.

Francis who led 17 of the 50 laps said afterwards was happy with second place even though he wishes that last caution had not come out. "I knew when he got to second we were a sitting duck at that point, we didn't need last caution that's for sure, I believe he started 20th and won so you have to give credit where credit is due and I came over to congratulate him, he drove a heck of a race"

VanWormer's Iron Motorsports #55 entry is powered by a Cornett Racing Engines and sponsored by Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Banshee Graphics, Integra Racing Shocks, Port City Racing, Hoosier Tires and VP Racing Fuels. Francis of Ashland, KY, who normally drives for Dale Beitler, piloted the Morehead Auto Truck Parts Sales/Russell Baker Racing Engines/ Tim Logan Racing Rocket GTO entry at Florence. Lanigan of Union, KY was third in the Fusion Energy Drink/Cornett Racing Engines/Rocket Monte Carlo SS. Weaver from Crossville, TN who led the first eleven laps of the event was fourth in the Glenn's Auto Parts/Race Engine Design/GTO Corvette with Josh McGuire of Grayson, KY finishing fifth in the DJ's Kitchen Corner/GCP Racing Engines/C.J. Rayburn Monte Carlo SS.

McGuire looked to be a contender for the win at the halfway mark of the race, but he had to finish the race with a broken lower control arm on his car. Rounding out the top ten were Greg Johnson, Audie McWilliams, John Blankenship, Kevin Claycomb and Rod Conley. Both Johnson and Claycomb recovered nicely from earlier caution-causing spins to make it back into the top ten at the finish.

In preliminary action Mike Marlar was the fastest qualifier for the 57 entries from seven states with a lap of 16.881 seconds. Heat races win were taken by Randy weaver, Jason Jameson, Audie McWilliams, Steve Casebolt, Darrell Lanigan and Kevin Claycomb. The B-mains went to Eddie Carrier Jr. and JeepVanWormer.

Summary Florence Speedway-Union, KYSaturday Night, April 11, 2009 Late Models:
Fast Time: Mike Marlar 16.881 seconds

First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Randy Weaver, Mike Marlar, Rod Conley, Chad Stapleton, Rick Combs, Tim Prince, David Spille, Jeremy Hines, Matt Pistole, Matt Miller

Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jason Jameson, John Blankenship, Josh McGuire, Eddie Carrier Jr., Brad Neat, Jimmy Crabtree, Bill Blair Jr., Casey Noonan, Kevin Blair

Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Audie McWilliams, Steve Francis, Josh Williams, Eric Wells, Wayne Chinn, Jerry Rice, Tom Sheets, Shannon Thornsberry, Jesse James Lay

Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Michael Chilton, Jason Montgomery, Dustin Linville, Mike Meyers, Steve Landrum, Gary Engle, Duane Chamberlain

Fifth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Darrell Lanigan, Freddy Smith, Davey Johnson, Brandon Green, John Mason, Adrian Nichols, Chris Kirker, Jeep VanWormer

Sixth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Kevin Claycomb, Justin Rattliff, Greg Johnson, Chris Wilson, Robby Hensley, Bill Sheets, Curtis Deisenroth, Adam Dixon, Nick Hodges

First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Eddie Carrier Jr., Rick Combs, Wayne Chinn, Eric Wells, David Spille, Jimmy Crabtree, Tom Sheets, Tim Prince, Casey Noonan, Jeremy Hines, Shannon Thornsberry, Matt Miller, Kevin Blair, Matt Pistole, Chad Stapleton, Brad Neat, Bill Blair Jr.

Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jeep VanWormer, Chris Wilson, Brandon Green, Steve Landrum, John Mason, Curtis Deisenroth, Robby Hensley, Bill Sheets, Mike Meyers, Gary Engle, Adam Dixon, R.J. Conley, Dustin Linville, Adrian Nichols, Nick Hodges, Duane Chamberlain, Chris Kirker, Kenny Christy

33rd Annual "Spring 50" Feature Finish: Jeep VanWormer, Steve Francis, Darrell Lanigan, Randy Weaver, Josh McGuire, Greg Johnson, Audie McWilliams, John Blankenship, Kevin Claycomb, Rod Conley, Eddie Carrier Jr., Wayne Chinn, Jason Jameson, Tim Prince, Brandon Green, Rick Combs, Jason Montgomery, Josh Williams, Chris Wilson, Davey Johnson, Steve Casebolt, Michael Chilton, Freddy Smith, Mike Marlar, Justin Rattliff

Race Statistics: Entries: 57
Caution Flags: 4
Lap Leaders: Randy Weaver1-11, Darrell Lanigan 12-18, Steve Francis 19-36, Jeep VanWormer 37-50
Hard Charger of the Race: Jeep VanWormer (Started 20th and finished first, advanced 19 positions)

Results from Kamp Speedway

A few West Michigan Modified and Late Model drivers made their way to Kamp Speedway. Troy Marcinak, Tom Sprague, Brian Rulman and Walt Wisniewski to name a few. Check out their results below.

Modified Results
http://www.4m.net/showthread.php?t=105567

Late Model Results
http://www.4m.net/showthread.php?t=105551