Saturday, May 9, 2009
Track Cancellations: Saturday May 9th
Track Cancellations: as of Noon
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Thunderbird Raceway
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Muskegon's Troy Marciniak Wins at Mt. Pleasant
Modified Driver Troy Marciniak made his way to Mt Pleasant Speedway to compete in the Chuck's Discount Foods UMP Modified Robert "Bob" Whitman Memorial Race. Marciniak's gamble to chase the Biggest Modified purse of the season was a good one as he bested two of the states best Modified drivers to take home the $750 winners prize. Rich Robinson and Todd Sherman chased Marciniak to the checkerd flag.
Winston Speedway Winners Circle: May 8th
Late Models: #99 Mike Wilbern
Modifieds: #14 Stan Dodds
Sportsman: #222 Brian Juusola
Factory Stock: #73 Robby Sternberg
Bombers: #5 Bruce Norwick
Mini Stocks: #2 Luke Near
It was nice to make it out to Winston for the first time this year. It was nice to see some of my racing friends and watch the races with my family. I did not miss being behind a computer or microphone for the entire evening. It was a nice relaxing evening. The weather brought out a nice crowd and the drivers put on a great show.
The late model feature looked like Mike Nichols was going to pick up his first win of 2009, but a caution with 8 laps to go cooled off Mike Wilbern's tires. Wilbern made a pass of Andy Sprague and Nichols in the same lap for the lead and stayed out front for the win.
Modified Driver Stan Dodds picked up his first win of the season as he held off a hard charging Jeff Erickson. 2008 State UMP Champion John McCaul's night went from bad to worse as he charged his way through the field early in the main event. McCaul's first caution put him to the rear and his second caution brought out the Black flag ending his night.
The Sportsman "Kenny Blondeel 55" was exciting from start to finish. Early leader Matt Sprague looked like he was going stink up the show as he had a 10 car length lead after 6 laps. A puff of smoke entering turn two ended Sprague's night and put Brain Juusola on the point. Juusola had his hands full for every lap of the event. Former Berlin Late Model driver Adam Chase raced Jussola door to door on the inside groove lap after lap. The car on the move was Ralph Sternberg. Sternberg became impatient running behind the front two runners and tried to split them going into turn three. Sternberg's contact spun Juusola and sent Sternberg to the rear. Another car on the move was Bean Falbe. After starting 15th Falbe found himself in second with 4 laps to go. Unfortunately Falbe's last turn was his worst of the night. Getting up into the marbles coming out of turn four caused contact with the wall amd part of the field moving him all the way back to seventh. Juusola picked up the biggest win of his career. It is believed to be his first feature win at Winston.
Modifieds: #14 Stan Dodds
Sportsman: #222 Brian Juusola
Factory Stock: #73 Robby Sternberg
Bombers: #5 Bruce Norwick
Mini Stocks: #2 Luke Near
It was nice to make it out to Winston for the first time this year. It was nice to see some of my racing friends and watch the races with my family. I did not miss being behind a computer or microphone for the entire evening. It was a nice relaxing evening. The weather brought out a nice crowd and the drivers put on a great show.
The late model feature looked like Mike Nichols was going to pick up his first win of 2009, but a caution with 8 laps to go cooled off Mike Wilbern's tires. Wilbern made a pass of Andy Sprague and Nichols in the same lap for the lead and stayed out front for the win.
Modified Driver Stan Dodds picked up his first win of the season as he held off a hard charging Jeff Erickson. 2008 State UMP Champion John McCaul's night went from bad to worse as he charged his way through the field early in the main event. McCaul's first caution put him to the rear and his second caution brought out the Black flag ending his night.
The Sportsman "Kenny Blondeel 55" was exciting from start to finish. Early leader Matt Sprague looked like he was going stink up the show as he had a 10 car length lead after 6 laps. A puff of smoke entering turn two ended Sprague's night and put Brain Juusola on the point. Juusola had his hands full for every lap of the event. Former Berlin Late Model driver Adam Chase raced Jussola door to door on the inside groove lap after lap. The car on the move was Ralph Sternberg. Sternberg became impatient running behind the front two runners and tried to split them going into turn three. Sternberg's contact spun Juusola and sent Sternberg to the rear. Another car on the move was Bean Falbe. After starting 15th Falbe found himself in second with 4 laps to go. Unfortunately Falbe's last turn was his worst of the night. Getting up into the marbles coming out of turn four caused contact with the wall amd part of the field moving him all the way back to seventh. Juusola picked up the biggest win of his career. It is believed to be his first feature win at Winston.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Kris Patterson Interview- Dirtcast.com
One of Michigan's best Dirt LAte Model drivers ever was interviewed on Dirt Cast.com. To listen click on the link below/
http://dirtcast.com/2009/05/07/kris-patterson-i96-speedway-nesmith-alms-late-models-050709/
http://dirtcast.com/2009/05/07/kris-patterson-i96-speedway-nesmith-alms-late-models-050709/
Jeep VanWormer News: May 7th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 7, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Readies for Wheatland Following Doubleheader Weekend in Illinois!
http://www.jeepvanwormer.com/news2.html
May 7, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Readies for Wheatland Following Doubleheader Weekend in Illinois!
http://www.jeepvanwormer.com/news2.html
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Berlin Raceway May 9th
Week four at Berlin Raceway will see the Coors Light Late Models, Engine Pro Super Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns in action for Family Fun Night. The Coors Light Late Models and Young Guns will be hitting the track for just the second time this season after a two week lay-off. Tim DeVos and Kelsey Steele will look to repeat their opening night victories.
Gates open at noon, and the first race will start at 6:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $12.00, kids 6-12 $5 and 5-under free. Special pricing for families of four will be two adult and two child tickets for just $25. For more event information, log onto our Web site at www.berlinraceway.com, or call 616-677-5000 today!
Next Saturday is the re-scheduled All Faiths Night and Modified Madness at Berlin. The Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks and Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders will be joined by the USA Modifieds and Faster Pastor Races.
KEVIN STRIEGLE
BERLIN RACEWAY
MARKETING/PR616-677-5000
kevin@berlinraceway.com
Gates open at noon, and the first race will start at 6:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $12.00, kids 6-12 $5 and 5-under free. Special pricing for families of four will be two adult and two child tickets for just $25. For more event information, log onto our Web site at www.berlinraceway.com, or call 616-677-5000 today!
Next Saturday is the re-scheduled All Faiths Night and Modified Madness at Berlin. The Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks and Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders will be joined by the USA Modifieds and Faster Pastor Races.
KEVIN STRIEGLE
BERLIN RACEWAY
MARKETING/PR616-677-5000
kevin@berlinraceway.com
SOD Invade I-96 Speedway this Saturday
Lake Odessa, MI.
This Saturday night, May 9, I-96 speedway will be host to the first of four visits of the SOD (Sprints on Dirt). Portland Michigan racer Dustin Daggett will be trying to make it two wins in row for the 2009 season. Look for a strong field of sprint cars doing battle on the fast ½ mile. Also racing on the 1/2 mile will be the UMP modifieds. Last weeks winner, Mark Anderson of Ada, will be challenged by defending champion and current point leader Ada's Todd Feutz, along with a strong field of cars.
The always exciting hobby stocks will do battle on the 3/8 mile track. Clarksville racer Aaron Wolf, fresh off his biggest win of his career, the try to make it two wins in a row over drivers like Cody Denny and and current point leader AJ Ward of Ionia. Road beater action also on the 3/8 track will feature point leader Vermontville's John Primm doing battle with Scott Rumsey and Alto racer Terry Henderson. Last but not least the mini sprints will be racing as well.
I-96 speedway's Mike Mouch, his family, and track crew have worked hard over the winter to make the track family friendly. One of the nicest playgrounds for kids in the country is now up and running. Pit gates open at 4, main grandstand at 5, first race at 7:30. Adults are $15.00, seniors $8.00 kids 12 and under $5.00.
This Saturday night, May 9, I-96 speedway will be host to the first of four visits of the SOD (Sprints on Dirt). Portland Michigan racer Dustin Daggett will be trying to make it two wins in row for the 2009 season. Look for a strong field of sprint cars doing battle on the fast ½ mile. Also racing on the 1/2 mile will be the UMP modifieds. Last weeks winner, Mark Anderson of Ada, will be challenged by defending champion and current point leader Ada's Todd Feutz, along with a strong field of cars.
The always exciting hobby stocks will do battle on the 3/8 mile track. Clarksville racer Aaron Wolf, fresh off his biggest win of his career, the try to make it two wins in a row over drivers like Cody Denny and and current point leader AJ Ward of Ionia. Road beater action also on the 3/8 track will feature point leader Vermontville's John Primm doing battle with Scott Rumsey and Alto racer Terry Henderson. Last but not least the mini sprints will be racing as well.
I-96 speedway's Mike Mouch, his family, and track crew have worked hard over the winter to make the track family friendly. One of the nicest playgrounds for kids in the country is now up and running. Pit gates open at 4, main grandstand at 5, first race at 7:30. Adults are $15.00, seniors $8.00 kids 12 and under $5.00.
Boy have they Grown
Take look at the past of some of today's rising stars in the West Michigan racing scene.
Johnny VanDoorn in 2002 Winston Speedway Amateur Champion. He was the old age of 12 when he won his first championship in a full sized stock car. Today he is a CRA competitor and has put his name in the record books with Daryl Waltrip, Mark Martin and Mike Garvey for winning the prestigious "All American 400" at Nashville Speedway
Josh Slade in with His Amateur car At Winston Speedway in 2002. Can you believe he is almost six foot five inches tall now? Josh now is one of the top contenders for a Superstock Championship at Berlin Raceway.
Kyle Borgman in 2002 in a Bomber. Now he is one of the up and coming stars in the Dirt Late Model division in West Michigan. He regularly competes at Winston Speedway and Crystal Motor Speedway.
Johnny VanDoorn in 2002 Winston Speedway Amateur Champion. He was the old age of 12 when he won his first championship in a full sized stock car. Today he is a CRA competitor and has put his name in the record books with Daryl Waltrip, Mark Martin and Mike Garvey for winning the prestigious "All American 400" at Nashville Speedway
Josh Slade in with His Amateur car At Winston Speedway in 2002. Can you believe he is almost six foot five inches tall now? Josh now is one of the top contenders for a Superstock Championship at Berlin Raceway.
Kyle Borgman in 2002 in a Bomber. Now he is one of the up and coming stars in the Dirt Late Model division in West Michigan. He regularly competes at Winston Speedway and Crystal Motor Speedway.Michigan Driver Rankings: May 7th
Check out to see if your favorite driver made the list
Steve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
Driver rankings: Senneker up to No. 2 after win
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/05/driver_rankings_senneker_up_to.html
Steve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
Driver rankings: Senneker up to No. 2 after win
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/05/driver_rankings_senneker_up_to.html
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series News Release:
Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157
May 5, 2009
WING TAKES ROUND TWO OF NeSMITH CHEVROLET DIRT LATE MODEL NORTHERN SERIES AT I-96
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
LAKE ODESSA, MI - Roger Wing of Middleville M took home the second ever NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series feature race Saturday night at I-96 Speedway. Driving the Tom Benson Remax, Bert's Glass Rocket, the 2004 Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee started on the pole and led the entire 25 laps. Jeff Kohn of Sheridan, MI took over third from opening night winner Rick Stout of Stanton, MI on lap four and then passed Saranac, MI racer Bry Sloan for second on lap 11 and that is where he finished. Former track champion Mike Nugent from Belding, MI was third, Stout was fourth and Jim Fairbanks of Coopersville, MI, who started 13th, rounded out the top five.
“I want to thank track promoters Mike Mouch and Andy Stebbins for bringing this series to Michigan,” Wing said. “This is a lot of fun, and to beat the caliber of drivers here is special.” Kohn and Stout are now tied for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series points lead at 192. Kohn has a pair of second-place finishes, and Stout has one win, and a fourth-place finish. Fairbanks and Nugent are tied for third at 184 points, and Wing moved up to the fifth spot with 176 points.After a great looking four wide salute to the fans, the green flag waved and Wing took the lead from his front row starting spot. Action was slowed on lap 12 for John McClure of Clarksville, MI, as he came to a stop on the front stretch.
With the green flag waving once again, the Delaware double file restart put Kohn on Wing's bumper. Meanwhile, racing back in the pack was exciting, as both Fairbanks and Billy Trueblood of Ionia, MI were on the move from their row seven starting spots. But at the checkered flag, no one had anything for Wing.The rest of the top ten were, Trevor Sloan of Saranac, MI in sixth, Trueblood took the seventh spot after starting 14th, Scott Ehlert of Crystal, MI was eighth and starting 16th, Scott Fisk of Saranac, MI finished ninth after starting 17th and National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame driver Kris Patterson of St. Johns, MI rounded out the top ten.
In preliminary heat race action, Kohn took heat one and Wing heat two on the big ½-mile dirt track.The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series will return to I-96 Speedway on May 16 for a double-points $2,000-to-win 40 lap feature. Promoter Mike Mouch has received phone calls from several out of state drivers interested in racing that night! For more information, log on to http://www.i96speedway.com.
OFFICIAL RESULTS OF ROUND 2 FOR THE NeSMITH CHEVROLET DIRT LATE MODEL NORTHERN CHALLENGE SERIES AT I-96 SPEEDWAY IN LAKE ODESSA, MI ON 5/2/09:
1. Roger Wing - Middleton, MI2. Jeff Kohn - Sheridan, MI3. Mike Nugent - Belding, MI4. Rick Stout - Stanton, MI5. Jim Fairbanks Jr. - Coopersville, MI6. Trevor Sloan - Saranac, MI7. Billy Trueblood Jr. - Ionia, MI8. Scott Ehlert - Crystal, MI9. Scott Fisk - Saranac, MI10. Kris Patterson - St. John's, MI11. Dan Hubble - Hastings, MI12. David Daughtery - Carmel, IN13. Bry Sloan - Lowell, MI14. John Nobach - Lakeview, MI15. Matthew Christiansen - Fruitport, MI16. Jeff Sherwood - Saranac, MI17. John McClure - Clarksville, MI18. Gary Vandermark - Lowell,
MINeSMITH CHEVROLET DIRT LATE MODEL NORTHERN CHALLENGE SERIES POINT STANDINGS THROUGH 5/2/09:POS CAR # DRIVER HOMETOWN PTS RACES WINS TOP 5 TOP 101 55 Rick Stout Stanton, MI 192 2 1 2 22 25 Jeff Kohn Sheridan, MI 192 2 2 23 61 Jimmy Fairbanks Coopersville, MI 184 2 2 24 43 Mike Nugent Belding, MI 184 2 2 25 55w Roger Wing Middleton, MI 176 2 1 1 16 0 Kris Patterson St. Johns, MI 172 2 1 27 4e Scott Ehlert Crystal, MI 170 2 28 35 Billy Trueblood Ionia, MI 166 2 29 7 Trever Sloan Saranac, MI 166 2 110 69 John Nobach Lakeview, MI 156 2 111 2 Bry Sloan Lowell, MI 156 2 112 4 Gary Vandermark Lowell, MI 152 2 113 32 Dan Hubble Hastings, MI 148 2 14 60 Scott Fisk Saranac, MI 146 2 115 7c Matthew Christiansen Fruitport, MI 144 2 16 12 John McClure Clarksville, MI 134 2 17 00 David Daughtery Carmel, IN 76 1 18 411 Dave Harris Greenville, MI 72 1 19 0 Jeff Sherwood Saranac, MI 68 1 20 12h John Heyn Fort Wayne, IN 66 1
Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157
May 5, 2009
WING TAKES ROUND TWO OF NeSMITH CHEVROLET DIRT LATE MODEL NORTHERN SERIES AT I-96
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
LAKE ODESSA, MI - Roger Wing of Middleville M took home the second ever NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series feature race Saturday night at I-96 Speedway. Driving the Tom Benson Remax, Bert's Glass Rocket, the 2004 Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee started on the pole and led the entire 25 laps. Jeff Kohn of Sheridan, MI took over third from opening night winner Rick Stout of Stanton, MI on lap four and then passed Saranac, MI racer Bry Sloan for second on lap 11 and that is where he finished. Former track champion Mike Nugent from Belding, MI was third, Stout was fourth and Jim Fairbanks of Coopersville, MI, who started 13th, rounded out the top five.
“I want to thank track promoters Mike Mouch and Andy Stebbins for bringing this series to Michigan,” Wing said. “This is a lot of fun, and to beat the caliber of drivers here is special.” Kohn and Stout are now tied for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series points lead at 192. Kohn has a pair of second-place finishes, and Stout has one win, and a fourth-place finish. Fairbanks and Nugent are tied for third at 184 points, and Wing moved up to the fifth spot with 176 points.After a great looking four wide salute to the fans, the green flag waved and Wing took the lead from his front row starting spot. Action was slowed on lap 12 for John McClure of Clarksville, MI, as he came to a stop on the front stretch.
With the green flag waving once again, the Delaware double file restart put Kohn on Wing's bumper. Meanwhile, racing back in the pack was exciting, as both Fairbanks and Billy Trueblood of Ionia, MI were on the move from their row seven starting spots. But at the checkered flag, no one had anything for Wing.The rest of the top ten were, Trevor Sloan of Saranac, MI in sixth, Trueblood took the seventh spot after starting 14th, Scott Ehlert of Crystal, MI was eighth and starting 16th, Scott Fisk of Saranac, MI finished ninth after starting 17th and National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame driver Kris Patterson of St. Johns, MI rounded out the top ten.
In preliminary heat race action, Kohn took heat one and Wing heat two on the big ½-mile dirt track.The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series will return to I-96 Speedway on May 16 for a double-points $2,000-to-win 40 lap feature. Promoter Mike Mouch has received phone calls from several out of state drivers interested in racing that night! For more information, log on to http://www.i96speedway.com.
OFFICIAL RESULTS OF ROUND 2 FOR THE NeSMITH CHEVROLET DIRT LATE MODEL NORTHERN CHALLENGE SERIES AT I-96 SPEEDWAY IN LAKE ODESSA, MI ON 5/2/09:
1. Roger Wing - Middleton, MI2. Jeff Kohn - Sheridan, MI3. Mike Nugent - Belding, MI4. Rick Stout - Stanton, MI5. Jim Fairbanks Jr. - Coopersville, MI6. Trevor Sloan - Saranac, MI7. Billy Trueblood Jr. - Ionia, MI8. Scott Ehlert - Crystal, MI9. Scott Fisk - Saranac, MI10. Kris Patterson - St. John's, MI11. Dan Hubble - Hastings, MI12. David Daughtery - Carmel, IN13. Bry Sloan - Lowell, MI14. John Nobach - Lakeview, MI15. Matthew Christiansen - Fruitport, MI16. Jeff Sherwood - Saranac, MI17. John McClure - Clarksville, MI18. Gary Vandermark - Lowell,
MINeSMITH CHEVROLET DIRT LATE MODEL NORTHERN CHALLENGE SERIES POINT STANDINGS THROUGH 5/2/09:POS CAR # DRIVER HOMETOWN PTS RACES WINS TOP 5 TOP 101 55 Rick Stout Stanton, MI 192 2 1 2 22 25 Jeff Kohn Sheridan, MI 192 2 2 23 61 Jimmy Fairbanks Coopersville, MI 184 2 2 24 43 Mike Nugent Belding, MI 184 2 2 25 55w Roger Wing Middleton, MI 176 2 1 1 16 0 Kris Patterson St. Johns, MI 172 2 1 27 4e Scott Ehlert Crystal, MI 170 2 28 35 Billy Trueblood Ionia, MI 166 2 29 7 Trever Sloan Saranac, MI 166 2 110 69 John Nobach Lakeview, MI 156 2 111 2 Bry Sloan Lowell, MI 156 2 112 4 Gary Vandermark Lowell, MI 152 2 113 32 Dan Hubble Hastings, MI 148 2 14 60 Scott Fisk Saranac, MI 146 2 115 7c Matthew Christiansen Fruitport, MI 144 2 16 12 John McClure Clarksville, MI 134 2 17 00 David Daughtery Carmel, IN 76 1 18 411 Dave Harris Greenville, MI 72 1 19 0 Jeff Sherwood Saranac, MI 68 1 20 12h John Heyn Fort Wayne, IN 66 1
West Michigan Racing: May 8-10th
West Michigan Racing action will be back into full swing this weekend. A couple of the highlight events include Winston Speedways "Kenny Blondeel Memorial 55" race for the Sportsman division that will honor the former racer who passed away from cancer last season. Also Winston is honoring Mothers for "Mothers Day" by allowing them in free with a child. Other highlight events will be the Sprints on Dirt making their way to I-96 Speedway to run on the fast half mile. Go catch some local racing action this weekend!
Friday May 8th
Orleans Raceway
Fri May 8 FS 4cyl SS HS PS OM
Winston Speedway
FRI: 8TH FULL SHOW- KENNY BLONDEEL MEMORIAL FOR SPORTSMAN 55 LAPS
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL - ALL MOTHERS GET IN FREE WITH CHILD.
Saturday May 9th
Berlin Raceway
Sat. 9 Family Fun Night – LM, SS, 4C, YG
Crystal Motor Speedway
9th - Week Four: Michigan Legends and 4 Cylinder Sleds. 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods. Sponsored by H & H Excavating.
Thunderbird Raceway
May 9th UMP Modifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Bombers, & 4Cylinders!
I-96 Speedway
SOD Sprints, UMP Street Stocks, UMP Mods, 4cyl, and Mini Sprints, Day at the Spa Package
Sunday MAy 10th
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park
Sunday, May 10: Full Show :Gates open @ 1:00 pm Hot Laps @ 1:30 - 2:30 pm Racing @ 3:00 pm Classes: Late Models, Modifieds, Pro Stock, Street Stocks, 4 Cyl. Mini Stocks
Friday May 8th
Orleans Raceway
Fri May 8 FS 4cyl SS HS PS OM
Winston Speedway
FRI: 8TH FULL SHOW- KENNY BLONDEEL MEMORIAL FOR SPORTSMAN 55 LAPS
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL - ALL MOTHERS GET IN FREE WITH CHILD.
Saturday May 9th
Berlin Raceway
Sat. 9 Family Fun Night – LM, SS, 4C, YG
Crystal Motor Speedway
9th - Week Four: Michigan Legends and 4 Cylinder Sleds. 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods. Sponsored by H & H Excavating.
Thunderbird Raceway
May 9th UMP Modifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Bombers, & 4Cylinders!
I-96 Speedway
SOD Sprints, UMP Street Stocks, UMP Mods, 4cyl, and Mini Sprints, Day at the Spa Package
Sunday MAy 10th
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park
Sunday, May 10: Full Show :Gates open @ 1:00 pm Hot Laps @ 1:30 - 2:30 pm Racing @ 3:00 pm Classes: Late Models, Modifieds, Pro Stock, Street Stocks, 4 Cyl. Mini Stocks
ARCA RE/MAX Event at Berlin July 25th
Wolverine Power Systems to sponsor ARCA RE/MAX Series event at Berlin Raceway; Lee Greenwood to perform in pre-race festivities
Marne, MI - Berlin Raceway owner Mike Blackmer and Wolverine Power Systems are proud to announce that Wolverine will sponsor the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Berlin Raceway. The July 25th 200 lap event is race number 13 on the ARCA national campaign."Wolverine Power Systems is proud to be involved in such a great event within our community. This is a chance to take the family out and enjoy and support an event that involves so many local drivers and businesses" said Glenn Emmert, president of Wolverine.As the Industrial Distributor of Generac Power Systems, Inc., WPS is a single source provider to the industrial, commercial and institutional markets throughout the entire State of Michigan including the Upper Peninsula. Wolverine also offers rental generators, perfect for any type of job.The Wolverine Power Systems 200 will take the green flag at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night July 25.
Stars from across the country will invade the .438 mile speed plant, uniquely known for not having a back straightaway retaining wall. "We are excited to have Wolverine Power Systems back onboard with a huge Berlin event in 2009. This is their first time to sponsor the ARCA race here, but we feel that it will be a great match for everyone involved!" stated Mike Blackmer.2008 saw a battle between two drivers who are now competing fulltime in NASCAR, including winner Scott Speed in his Red Bull Racing Toyota. Speed edged NASCAR Nationwide rookie Justin Allgaier, and series legend Frank Kimmel. Since debuting in 1958, winners have included Iggy Katona, Kimmel, Bob Keselowski, Bob Senneker, Fred Campbell, Ramo Stott, Brian Keselowski and Tim Steele to name a few.
Country music legend, singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood will join ARCA pre-race festivities! Greenwood, who was born in South Gate California, climbed the country charts in 1984 with the release of the hit 'God Bless the USA'. 1985 saw Lee win two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association. Shortly after the September 11 attacks on America, Greenwood re-released his hit which climbed its way back into the Top 20 on the country charts. Greenwoods solo performance will take place just prior to race action for the Wolverine Power Systems 200.
Tickets are on sale now, for the 22nd visit from the ARCA RE/MAX Series, by calling 616-677-5000 or online at www.berlinraceway.com. Tickets are $20.00 if purchased in advance, and $25-day-of-race. Kids 6-12 only $5.00, and 5-under free. For more event information log onto www.berlinraceway.com.
KEVIN STRIEGLEMARKETING/PR
616-662-2051
kevin@berlinraceway.com
Marne, MI - Berlin Raceway owner Mike Blackmer and Wolverine Power Systems are proud to announce that Wolverine will sponsor the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Berlin Raceway. The July 25th 200 lap event is race number 13 on the ARCA national campaign."Wolverine Power Systems is proud to be involved in such a great event within our community. This is a chance to take the family out and enjoy and support an event that involves so many local drivers and businesses" said Glenn Emmert, president of Wolverine.As the Industrial Distributor of Generac Power Systems, Inc., WPS is a single source provider to the industrial, commercial and institutional markets throughout the entire State of Michigan including the Upper Peninsula. Wolverine also offers rental generators, perfect for any type of job.The Wolverine Power Systems 200 will take the green flag at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night July 25.
Stars from across the country will invade the .438 mile speed plant, uniquely known for not having a back straightaway retaining wall. "We are excited to have Wolverine Power Systems back onboard with a huge Berlin event in 2009. This is their first time to sponsor the ARCA race here, but we feel that it will be a great match for everyone involved!" stated Mike Blackmer.2008 saw a battle between two drivers who are now competing fulltime in NASCAR, including winner Scott Speed in his Red Bull Racing Toyota. Speed edged NASCAR Nationwide rookie Justin Allgaier, and series legend Frank Kimmel. Since debuting in 1958, winners have included Iggy Katona, Kimmel, Bob Keselowski, Bob Senneker, Fred Campbell, Ramo Stott, Brian Keselowski and Tim Steele to name a few.
Country music legend, singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood will join ARCA pre-race festivities! Greenwood, who was born in South Gate California, climbed the country charts in 1984 with the release of the hit 'God Bless the USA'. 1985 saw Lee win two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association. Shortly after the September 11 attacks on America, Greenwood re-released his hit which climbed its way back into the Top 20 on the country charts. Greenwoods solo performance will take place just prior to race action for the Wolverine Power Systems 200.
Tickets are on sale now, for the 22nd visit from the ARCA RE/MAX Series, by calling 616-677-5000 or online at www.berlinraceway.com. Tickets are $20.00 if purchased in advance, and $25-day-of-race. Kids 6-12 only $5.00, and 5-under free. For more event information log onto www.berlinraceway.com.
KEVIN STRIEGLEMARKETING/PR
616-662-2051
kevin@berlinraceway.com
Monday, May 4, 2009
Technology at its Best
Who would have thought ten years ago I would be setting in front of a ten foot projection screen watching three races on a Saturday night? With my remote in hand and my lab top computer to my side it was possible. Not only was I able to watch the NASCAR event on Fox TV but was able to watch the races from Thunderbird Raceway and Crystal Motor Speedway.
VerWayne Greenhoe of Races on the Web.com had a dream to provide local track fans an option to watch their local races on nights when they could not get to the track. This dream is now a reality that is gaining momentum around the country. There is no substitute for being there but I am glad this is an option. Don't get me wrong it is not a FOX TV quality broadcast locally but I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity of the video at Thunderbird and Crystal .
Other than some annoying audio noise at the beginning of the night Crystal Motor Speedway's production was great. The announcing team of Roger Williams and Trevor Hollis at Crystal were entertaining and insightful. You can tell they have a full season under their belt with the Races on the Web format. These two reminded me how nice it is to have two announcers for a race track. They play off each other. Crystal is fortunate have both of them. Some of the most enjoyable evenings I had as an announcer was working with Bobby McQueen. He and I were able to banter back and forth at he Winston Speedway when the Grega's were still the owners. Roger and Trevor I am sure feel the same way. I am also sure Thunderbird's production will be up to full speed in the coming weeks. For there first try with this new technology I feel they should be commended for their efforts.
Crystal Motor Speedway and its promoter Ronn Flinn keep showing why they are the premier dirt track in Michigan. Close to 150 cars on hand in today's economy is unbelievable. The camera also showed a packed stands which is uasually the norm at Crystal and not the exception. Hats off to their management team.
On the other hand as I watched Thunderbird Raceway I am reminded just how hard track owners work. Thunderbird opened their 2009 program with a great Modified Car count but struggled in all of their other classes for cars. The Ferguson family is one of the nicest group of people that you will ever meet. They know it will not be an easy task to get Thunderbird back to its old form but they proved on opening night it will not be for lack of effort and enthusiasm. With the water level being at it's highest level in Muskegon County in recent history it is amazing that they were able to open. Hats off to them for all of their hard work.
Remember to support your local tracks, but if you can not make it tune into Races on the Web. It is a great alternative when you can not be there.
VerWayne Greenhoe of Races on the Web.com had a dream to provide local track fans an option to watch their local races on nights when they could not get to the track. This dream is now a reality that is gaining momentum around the country. There is no substitute for being there but I am glad this is an option. Don't get me wrong it is not a FOX TV quality broadcast locally but I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity of the video at Thunderbird and Crystal .
Other than some annoying audio noise at the beginning of the night Crystal Motor Speedway's production was great. The announcing team of Roger Williams and Trevor Hollis at Crystal were entertaining and insightful. You can tell they have a full season under their belt with the Races on the Web format. These two reminded me how nice it is to have two announcers for a race track. They play off each other. Crystal is fortunate have both of them. Some of the most enjoyable evenings I had as an announcer was working with Bobby McQueen. He and I were able to banter back and forth at he Winston Speedway when the Grega's were still the owners. Roger and Trevor I am sure feel the same way. I am also sure Thunderbird's production will be up to full speed in the coming weeks. For there first try with this new technology I feel they should be commended for their efforts.
Crystal Motor Speedway and its promoter Ronn Flinn keep showing why they are the premier dirt track in Michigan. Close to 150 cars on hand in today's economy is unbelievable. The camera also showed a packed stands which is uasually the norm at Crystal and not the exception. Hats off to their management team.
On the other hand as I watched Thunderbird Raceway I am reminded just how hard track owners work. Thunderbird opened their 2009 program with a great Modified Car count but struggled in all of their other classes for cars. The Ferguson family is one of the nicest group of people that you will ever meet. They know it will not be an easy task to get Thunderbird back to its old form but they proved on opening night it will not be for lack of effort and enthusiasm. With the water level being at it's highest level in Muskegon County in recent history it is amazing that they were able to open. Hats off to them for all of their hard work.
Remember to support your local tracks, but if you can not make it tune into Races on the Web. It is a great alternative when you can not be there.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Crystal Motor Speedway: May 2nd
May 2, 2009 Results!
It was a chilly Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway but the racing was hot, fast, and furious all night long. A near capacity crowd was on hand to watch 150 cars compete for honors at the famed Crystal clay. The SOD Sprints opened their season at CMS with the first of three of appearances. As he has done so many times in his young career, Dustin Daggett took the lead from the get go and was never headed. Full results of the SOD race will appear on the CMS website soon.
The Late Model feature race saw Brock Cogswell jump out to a commanding lead but about half way through the event, he began to over heat and had to head to the pits, leaving the lead to Mark Andersen. Andersen was hooked and running a great line but faced stiff pressure from a trailing Jay Van Dyke. Andersen was able to hold on to take his first win in 2009. Van Dyke held on for second, followed by Tom Dusen, Carl Ries, Richard Neiser, Justin McNeill, Matt Pickard, Dona Marcoullier, Tim Stott, and Andrew Sprague. Semi-feature wins fell to Scott Haney and Stott while Sprague, Ries, Andersen, and Dusen all posted heat wins.
The Engine Pro IMCA Modified race was another barn burner with tight races through out the field. Milt Montgomery had the field covered early on with Joe Fowler tucked in right behind. Fowler began to make small gains on the leader when a mechanical problem brought Montgomery to the infield, leaving the high flying Fowler to fight off charges from Josh Borton. When it was all said and done, it was Fowler, Borton, Chad Maurer, Chad Wernette, Jimmy Hale, Jr, Brad Roberts, Clifford Denman, Dan Wiggins II, Mickey Carman, Jr., and Don Rohn. Brennan Bowen and Roberts logged semi-feature victories with Milt Montgomery, Fowler, Rusty Zeigler, and Wernette chalked up wins in the heat races.
David Dancer took full advantage of his pole position as he ran a near perfect race on his way to the Pro Truck feature. Tim Wood made a late charge but Dancer was not to be denied in a reinvigorate 2009 Truck field. Wood was followed by Chris Verhaar, Kevin Deal, Scott Nieman, Robert Verhaar, Mike Kresnak, Tim Sooy, Jim Emmons, and Troy Salsbury. Wood and Deal posed for heat wins. Look for this division to get bigger and better as the season goes on!
Dan Corder got out front early in the Big V Photos/Races On The Web Flinn Stock feature and was able to stay out front on his way to his very first feature win in the division. The real battle was for second as last weeks feature winner, Ashlee Scott moved her way from fourth to second in probably the hardest fought play for position of the evening. Scott had to take her moves measure in a couple feet at a time as she was able to stay low on the track and driver under Brady Hollenbeck and Dillon Gentry as they all drove hard into the turns together within inches of each other, providing the crowd a fantastic show. The final top ten were Daniel Corder, Ashlee Scott, Dillon Gentry, Brady Hollenbeck, Rob Nieman, Lee Zahm, Cory Burch, Gavin Parks, Ken Zeigler, and David Shields II. Heat winners were Corder and Burch.
The final event of the night was the Pro Stock feature where Vern Buskirk fond redemption for dropping out of the opening night feature while leading with just three laps to go. Buskirk once again had found the lead but had heavy competition from Barry Rinard. They followed the same path in and out of the turns; with Rinard occasionally draw nearly along side of the leader only to fall back. Dick Reynolds was just a length back out of contention, watching and waiting for something to happen to the leaders but that even never happened and Buskirk brought home the win, followed by Rinard, Reynolds, Nate Jones, Chaney Newland, Jeff Reist, Derrick Dennis, Greg Mandoka, Jeff Loomis, and Ryan Kent. Newland powered his way to win the semi-feature while Buskirk, Todd Bush, and Terry LaClear brought home heat gold.
Next week at Crystal Motor Speedway, the Michigan Legends make their first appearance. The Late Models have the night off. Gates open at 4:30 and racing starts at 7:30. Adult admission to the grandstands is $10 and kids 5-11 are $4. Pit passes are $25. Further information can be obtained by calling the track office at 989.235.5200 or visiting the website at crystalmotorspeedway.com.
It was a chilly Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway but the racing was hot, fast, and furious all night long. A near capacity crowd was on hand to watch 150 cars compete for honors at the famed Crystal clay. The SOD Sprints opened their season at CMS with the first of three of appearances. As he has done so many times in his young career, Dustin Daggett took the lead from the get go and was never headed. Full results of the SOD race will appear on the CMS website soon.
The Late Model feature race saw Brock Cogswell jump out to a commanding lead but about half way through the event, he began to over heat and had to head to the pits, leaving the lead to Mark Andersen. Andersen was hooked and running a great line but faced stiff pressure from a trailing Jay Van Dyke. Andersen was able to hold on to take his first win in 2009. Van Dyke held on for second, followed by Tom Dusen, Carl Ries, Richard Neiser, Justin McNeill, Matt Pickard, Dona Marcoullier, Tim Stott, and Andrew Sprague. Semi-feature wins fell to Scott Haney and Stott while Sprague, Ries, Andersen, and Dusen all posted heat wins.
The Engine Pro IMCA Modified race was another barn burner with tight races through out the field. Milt Montgomery had the field covered early on with Joe Fowler tucked in right behind. Fowler began to make small gains on the leader when a mechanical problem brought Montgomery to the infield, leaving the high flying Fowler to fight off charges from Josh Borton. When it was all said and done, it was Fowler, Borton, Chad Maurer, Chad Wernette, Jimmy Hale, Jr, Brad Roberts, Clifford Denman, Dan Wiggins II, Mickey Carman, Jr., and Don Rohn. Brennan Bowen and Roberts logged semi-feature victories with Milt Montgomery, Fowler, Rusty Zeigler, and Wernette chalked up wins in the heat races.
David Dancer took full advantage of his pole position as he ran a near perfect race on his way to the Pro Truck feature. Tim Wood made a late charge but Dancer was not to be denied in a reinvigorate 2009 Truck field. Wood was followed by Chris Verhaar, Kevin Deal, Scott Nieman, Robert Verhaar, Mike Kresnak, Tim Sooy, Jim Emmons, and Troy Salsbury. Wood and Deal posed for heat wins. Look for this division to get bigger and better as the season goes on!
Dan Corder got out front early in the Big V Photos/Races On The Web Flinn Stock feature and was able to stay out front on his way to his very first feature win in the division. The real battle was for second as last weeks feature winner, Ashlee Scott moved her way from fourth to second in probably the hardest fought play for position of the evening. Scott had to take her moves measure in a couple feet at a time as she was able to stay low on the track and driver under Brady Hollenbeck and Dillon Gentry as they all drove hard into the turns together within inches of each other, providing the crowd a fantastic show. The final top ten were Daniel Corder, Ashlee Scott, Dillon Gentry, Brady Hollenbeck, Rob Nieman, Lee Zahm, Cory Burch, Gavin Parks, Ken Zeigler, and David Shields II. Heat winners were Corder and Burch.
The final event of the night was the Pro Stock feature where Vern Buskirk fond redemption for dropping out of the opening night feature while leading with just three laps to go. Buskirk once again had found the lead but had heavy competition from Barry Rinard. They followed the same path in and out of the turns; with Rinard occasionally draw nearly along side of the leader only to fall back. Dick Reynolds was just a length back out of contention, watching and waiting for something to happen to the leaders but that even never happened and Buskirk brought home the win, followed by Rinard, Reynolds, Nate Jones, Chaney Newland, Jeff Reist, Derrick Dennis, Greg Mandoka, Jeff Loomis, and Ryan Kent. Newland powered his way to win the semi-feature while Buskirk, Todd Bush, and Terry LaClear brought home heat gold.
Next week at Crystal Motor Speedway, the Michigan Legends make their first appearance. The Late Models have the night off. Gates open at 4:30 and racing starts at 7:30. Adult admission to the grandstands is $10 and kids 5-11 are $4. Pit passes are $25. Further information can be obtained by calling the track office at 989.235.5200 or visiting the website at crystalmotorspeedway.com.
Berlin Raceway: May 2nd
Results from Berlin Raceway for Sat 5/2
Marne, MI-- After rain washed away the races last Saturday, the weather cooperated and a great crowd was on hand to witness a thrilling night of racing. Dan Reimersma took the checkers in the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinder division, Brian Tillema was victorious in the Kerkstra Services Pro Stock and Warren Speet visited Victory Lane after a 75-lap Engine Pro Super Stock race.
The Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders hit the track for the first time of the season; the B feature started the night of feature racing with #80 Darrell Davis and #51 Mike Johnson on the front row. The #29 of John Norder was quick to battle for the lead, as was #07 Clayton Brown. Brown took the lead by lap 3 and by lap 8, he had a three second lead. With two laps to go, #19 Dave Avink passed Brown and got his first win by .508 seconds. The rest of the top 5 were Brown, #01 Rob Shoemaker, #12 Darrell Holtzlander and #T11 Jim Rhodes. In the A feature, #7 Jake Loesch and #26 Chad Wittingen lead the field to the green flag. Before the field took the green flag, the caution was out because Wittingen hit the wall. Once the field got restarted, #07 Jason Emanouil took the lead with #20 Jason DeVos, #7 Ryan Hamm and #51 Brad Hastings fighting for second. It didn’t take long for Hamm to grab the lead, but he was not able to pull away from the competition. Caution was out again on lap 6, #28 Phil Speet lost a tire and it the wall on the frontstretch. Hamm was able to pull away on the restart it looked as if no one could catch him. However, with two laps to go, the final caution came out bunched the field up. Hamm dropped the ball on the restart and fell back to fourth; #13 Dan Reimersma took the lead and went on to win his first race of the season by .548 seconds. #9 Nick Curtis, DeVos, Hamm, #00 Mike Dutcher, Hastings, #354 Chris McKinley, Emanouil, #024 Cole Roelofs and #77 Gerry Shepard.
The Kerkstra Service Pro Stock division rolled next with #88 Tony Davis and #18 Coleman pacing the field. Davis maintained the lead from the start while the rest of the field was mostly single-file. On lap 8, #51 Weston Jewett took the lead from Davis and the race was moving along quickly until caution on lap 16 for the #76 of Ryan Gruppen. While trying to get the race restarted, caution came out again for the spinning car of #40 Dave Cutler. Jewett encountered problems on the restart, bringing out the caution again and handing the lead to last week’s winner, #36 Ken Smith, Jr. The #76 of Brian Tillema was on his bumper and on lap 22, he took the lead and went on to get his first win of the season. The rest of the top 10 were Smith, Jr., #33 Jerry Groeneveld, #7 Kevin DeGood, #8 Sadie Klein, T. Davis, Jewett, #20 Dave Hull, #33 Allen Davis and #88 Tom Stricklen.
The Engine Pro Super Stock was up next for their 75-lap feature; #10 Bob Spencer was on the pole with #13 James Haney on his outside. The field settled in to a groove and the car to watch was the #18 of Denny Anderson; however on lap 5, Anderson and #11 Nick Bonstell both got into the wall on the frontstretch. The race got back underway, but a caution for #51 Justin Ryan spinning in turn 2 brought out the second caution on lap 9. Spencer kept the lead until lap 23 when Haney pulled to Spencer’s outside and then took the lead on lap 25. The third caution of the night came out on lap 30 after the #26 of Chris Muyskens and #12 Josh Slade hit the turn four wall and #77 Andrew Nylaan was unable to avoid the incident. Once the cars were restarted, they had some great side-by-side racing and on lap 38, #76 Warren Speet started to challenge Haney for the lead. Ten laps later, caution was out for the spinning car of Justin Ryan who lost control on the front stretch and slid through the infield grass. Just one lap later, caution was out again, #44 Brian VanZalen spun on the backstretch and #F1 Randy Veldman wasn’t able to avoid his car. On lap 58, Speet was turning up the heat on Haney and they were side-by-side on lap 62, Speet ready to take the lead when Ryan brought out the sixth caution of the night. On the restart, Speet took the lead and Haney was off of the pace. Once Speet took the lead, no one was able to pass him and he got his first win of the season. #5 Ray VanAllsburg, #98 Bob Bliss, #1 Brian Wiersma, Muyskens, #55 Dave Lake, #66 Nate Walton, #15 Mat McClarren, Slade and #8 Billy Eppink rounded out the top ten.
Up next at Berlin Raceway is back in action next Saturday night for Family Fun Night. The night was feature the Coors Light Late Models, Engine Pro Super Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and the Young Guns. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 and free for those 5 and under; a ticket combo is also available- $25 for 2 adults and 2 children. Pit passes for those 14 and older are $25 and races start at 6 p.m.
Marne, MI-- After rain washed away the races last Saturday, the weather cooperated and a great crowd was on hand to witness a thrilling night of racing. Dan Reimersma took the checkers in the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinder division, Brian Tillema was victorious in the Kerkstra Services Pro Stock and Warren Speet visited Victory Lane after a 75-lap Engine Pro Super Stock race.
The Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders hit the track for the first time of the season; the B feature started the night of feature racing with #80 Darrell Davis and #51 Mike Johnson on the front row. The #29 of John Norder was quick to battle for the lead, as was #07 Clayton Brown. Brown took the lead by lap 3 and by lap 8, he had a three second lead. With two laps to go, #19 Dave Avink passed Brown and got his first win by .508 seconds. The rest of the top 5 were Brown, #01 Rob Shoemaker, #12 Darrell Holtzlander and #T11 Jim Rhodes. In the A feature, #7 Jake Loesch and #26 Chad Wittingen lead the field to the green flag. Before the field took the green flag, the caution was out because Wittingen hit the wall. Once the field got restarted, #07 Jason Emanouil took the lead with #20 Jason DeVos, #7 Ryan Hamm and #51 Brad Hastings fighting for second. It didn’t take long for Hamm to grab the lead, but he was not able to pull away from the competition. Caution was out again on lap 6, #28 Phil Speet lost a tire and it the wall on the frontstretch. Hamm was able to pull away on the restart it looked as if no one could catch him. However, with two laps to go, the final caution came out bunched the field up. Hamm dropped the ball on the restart and fell back to fourth; #13 Dan Reimersma took the lead and went on to win his first race of the season by .548 seconds. #9 Nick Curtis, DeVos, Hamm, #00 Mike Dutcher, Hastings, #354 Chris McKinley, Emanouil, #024 Cole Roelofs and #77 Gerry Shepard.
The Kerkstra Service Pro Stock division rolled next with #88 Tony Davis and #18 Coleman pacing the field. Davis maintained the lead from the start while the rest of the field was mostly single-file. On lap 8, #51 Weston Jewett took the lead from Davis and the race was moving along quickly until caution on lap 16 for the #76 of Ryan Gruppen. While trying to get the race restarted, caution came out again for the spinning car of #40 Dave Cutler. Jewett encountered problems on the restart, bringing out the caution again and handing the lead to last week’s winner, #36 Ken Smith, Jr. The #76 of Brian Tillema was on his bumper and on lap 22, he took the lead and went on to get his first win of the season. The rest of the top 10 were Smith, Jr., #33 Jerry Groeneveld, #7 Kevin DeGood, #8 Sadie Klein, T. Davis, Jewett, #20 Dave Hull, #33 Allen Davis and #88 Tom Stricklen.
The Engine Pro Super Stock was up next for their 75-lap feature; #10 Bob Spencer was on the pole with #13 James Haney on his outside. The field settled in to a groove and the car to watch was the #18 of Denny Anderson; however on lap 5, Anderson and #11 Nick Bonstell both got into the wall on the frontstretch. The race got back underway, but a caution for #51 Justin Ryan spinning in turn 2 brought out the second caution on lap 9. Spencer kept the lead until lap 23 when Haney pulled to Spencer’s outside and then took the lead on lap 25. The third caution of the night came out on lap 30 after the #26 of Chris Muyskens and #12 Josh Slade hit the turn four wall and #77 Andrew Nylaan was unable to avoid the incident. Once the cars were restarted, they had some great side-by-side racing and on lap 38, #76 Warren Speet started to challenge Haney for the lead. Ten laps later, caution was out for the spinning car of Justin Ryan who lost control on the front stretch and slid through the infield grass. Just one lap later, caution was out again, #44 Brian VanZalen spun on the backstretch and #F1 Randy Veldman wasn’t able to avoid his car. On lap 58, Speet was turning up the heat on Haney and they were side-by-side on lap 62, Speet ready to take the lead when Ryan brought out the sixth caution of the night. On the restart, Speet took the lead and Haney was off of the pace. Once Speet took the lead, no one was able to pass him and he got his first win of the season. #5 Ray VanAllsburg, #98 Bob Bliss, #1 Brian Wiersma, Muyskens, #55 Dave Lake, #66 Nate Walton, #15 Mat McClarren, Slade and #8 Billy Eppink rounded out the top ten.
Up next at Berlin Raceway is back in action next Saturday night for Family Fun Night. The night was feature the Coors Light Late Models, Engine Pro Super Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and the Young Guns. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 and free for those 5 and under; a ticket combo is also available- $25 for 2 adults and 2 children. Pit passes for those 14 and older are $25 and races start at 6 p.m.
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