Late Model Feature
1st:#0 Kevin Nelson Jr
2nd:#85 Mark Anderson
3rd:#18 Rusty Seaver
4th:#72 Kyle Borgman
5th#09 Cogswell
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Mike Garvey: Showdown Report May 16th
Mike Garvey's run at Lowes Speedway in the Showdown event turned out to be a test session as he struggled to a 29th place finish earning him a mear $27,375 Not too bad for running 40 laps. For a complete rundown of the event click on the Link below
http://www.jayski.com/stats/2009/results/allstar2009results.htm
http://www.jayski.com/stats/2009/results/allstar2009results.htm
Neiser & Poel take top Honors at Mt. Pleasant
With Winston Speedway canceling a few of their drivers headed to Mt Pleasant Speedway for their Friday night race program. Clovervilles Rich Neiser took top honors in the Late Model division while Spring Lakes Jacob Poel won the UMP Modified Main event.
For complete results click below:
http://www.mtpleasantspeedway.com/may152009results.html
For complete results click below:
http://www.mtpleasantspeedway.com/may152009results.html
Friday, May 15, 2009
Johnny Benson Going Supermodified Racing
Johnny Benson to Wheel a Supermodified at Waterford
Waterford Speedbowl has announced 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson, Jr. will compete in the May 23rd season opening ISMA SuperModified event.
Benson a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan is currently fifth in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series points, is set to make his Speedbowl debut behind the wheel of his own Super. After trying his hand in four ISMA races last year, Benson has committed to running the first eight races of the 2009 ISMA season commencing with the ‘Bowl’s annual Memorial Day weekend 50-lap classic.
Waterford Speedbowl has announced 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson, Jr. will compete in the May 23rd season opening ISMA SuperModified event.
Benson a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan is currently fifth in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series points, is set to make his Speedbowl debut behind the wheel of his own Super. After trying his hand in four ISMA races last year, Benson has committed to running the first eight races of the 2009 ISMA season commencing with the ‘Bowl’s annual Memorial Day weekend 50-lap classic.
Mike Garvey Running in All Star Showdown
Taken at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in February by Steve Borodkin from Gilbert AZFormer Muskegon resident Mike Garvey will attempt to race his way into the Nascar Sprint Cup All-Star race Saturday night. Him and 35 other drivers will be vying for a spot through the running of a Showdown race.
Garvey has raced at about every short track in the United States.
In the early to late 80's Garvey raced locally at Berlin, Thunderbird and Winston. He later became a Champion in the Nascar Slim Jim Series and a star in the ASA and Hooters Cup Series. He also is one of only three drivers who have won the All-American 400 at Nashville fairgrounds more than one time.
Garvey will be racing the #73 Quality Concrete Dodge.
Garvey has raced at about every short track in the United States.
In the early to late 80's Garvey raced locally at Berlin, Thunderbird and Winston. He later became a Champion in the Nascar Slim Jim Series and a star in the ASA and Hooters Cup Series. He also is one of only three drivers who have won the All-American 400 at Nashville fairgrounds more than one time.
Garvey will be racing the #73 Quality Concrete Dodge.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Arena Racing: New Race Director
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2009
Arena Racing Grand Rapids announces New Race Director, Jack Gritter for 2009-2010 season
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Arena Racing Grand Rapids is pleased to announce that Jack Gritter has been appointed as the new Race Director for Arena Racing Grand Rapids 2009-2010 season. General Manager Peter Jackson made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. "Jack is very well known in the racing community and we are confident he will make an excellent Race Director for Arena Racing Grand Rapids." said Jackson. Jack Gritter is a Michigan racing veteran whose career in late models saw him race in four different decades. The Zeeland, Michigan resident retired from racing at the end of the 2002 season and left a mark on the racing community that was so strong, that Berlin Raceway honored him with a retirement celebration complete with a rocking chair that featured a 5-point safety harness. The respect for Gritter went even further, as the Grand Rapid Press named their annual award for special achievement in racing, "The Jack Gritter Award."
Gritter joined the national ARCA circuit as a technical inspector in 2006 and was offered the pace car driver position this season. "I’m really looking forward to working with Arena Racing," commented Gritter. "I’ve enjoyed racing for a long time and the people involved in it, so I know this will be a great group to be a part of.
Gritter will replace Robert "Grizz" Finlayson, Jr. as race director. "Grizz did a great job as race director as well as helping us develop the officiating system in our inaugural season" Jackson said, "we are glad that Grizz will continue to work with us in future seasons on the officiating crew"
The change in race directors is being done as part of Arena Racing’s annual review of policies, procedures and practices together with AR’s goal for constant improvement for drivers and fans. "It’s not that we did not like the job that Grizz did, it’s that Gritter brings a boatload of experience that will help us grow and improve"
Each season features 15 racing events, with up to nine races per event, and a season ending point’s championship worth more than $35,000 to the series' top drivers. For more information on Arena Racing, visit http://www.arenaracinggr.com/
Contact: Peter Jackson
Phone: 616-559-7911
Email: peter@arenaracinggr.com
Fax: 616-559-8001
2500 Turner Avenue, N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Arena Racing Grand Rapids announces New Race Director, Jack Gritter for 2009-2010 season
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Arena Racing Grand Rapids is pleased to announce that Jack Gritter has been appointed as the new Race Director for Arena Racing Grand Rapids 2009-2010 season. General Manager Peter Jackson made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. "Jack is very well known in the racing community and we are confident he will make an excellent Race Director for Arena Racing Grand Rapids." said Jackson. Jack Gritter is a Michigan racing veteran whose career in late models saw him race in four different decades. The Zeeland, Michigan resident retired from racing at the end of the 2002 season and left a mark on the racing community that was so strong, that Berlin Raceway honored him with a retirement celebration complete with a rocking chair that featured a 5-point safety harness. The respect for Gritter went even further, as the Grand Rapid Press named their annual award for special achievement in racing, "The Jack Gritter Award."
Gritter joined the national ARCA circuit as a technical inspector in 2006 and was offered the pace car driver position this season. "I’m really looking forward to working with Arena Racing," commented Gritter. "I’ve enjoyed racing for a long time and the people involved in it, so I know this will be a great group to be a part of.
Gritter will replace Robert "Grizz" Finlayson, Jr. as race director. "Grizz did a great job as race director as well as helping us develop the officiating system in our inaugural season" Jackson said, "we are glad that Grizz will continue to work with us in future seasons on the officiating crew"
The change in race directors is being done as part of Arena Racing’s annual review of policies, procedures and practices together with AR’s goal for constant improvement for drivers and fans. "It’s not that we did not like the job that Grizz did, it’s that Gritter brings a boatload of experience that will help us grow and improve"
Each season features 15 racing events, with up to nine races per event, and a season ending point’s championship worth more than $35,000 to the series' top drivers. For more information on Arena Racing, visit http://www.arenaracinggr.com/
Contact: Peter Jackson
Phone: 616-559-7911
Email: peter@arenaracinggr.com
Fax: 616-559-8001
2500 Turner Avenue, N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
NeSMITH CHALLENGE SERIES AT I-96: MAY 16TH
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series
News Release: Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157
May 9, 2009
NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS NORTHERN CHALLENGE SERIES $2K-TO-WIN RACE AT I-96 SPEEDWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Lake Odessa, MI – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series will be in action on Saturday, May 16 with a double-point 40-lap main event paying $2,000-to-win at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, MI. Rick Stout of Stanton, MI and Jeff Kohn of Sheridan, MI are tied for the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMNCS point lead.
Stout won the season opener for the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series at I-96 Speedway on April 18, and finished fourth on May 2 at I-96 Speedway. Kohn finished second in both races, and is tied with Stout for the point lead at 192 points apiece.
Jimmy Fairbanks of Coopersville, MI and Mike Nugent of Belding, MI both have a pair of top five finishes and are tied for the third spot in the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series standings with 184 points apiece. A pair of Hall of Fame drivers hold down the next two spots in the series points chase.
Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Roger Wing of Middleton, MI took the win at I-96 Speedway on May 2, and is fifth in the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series standings with 176 points. National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee Kris Patterson of St. Johns, MI is sixth with 172 points based on one top five finish and two top ten finishes. Scott Ehlert of Crystal, MI is seventh with 170 points, while Billy Trueblood of Ionia, MI and Trever Sloan of Saranac, MI are tied for the eighth spot with 166 points apiece. John Nobach of Lakeview, MI and Bry Sloan of Lowell, MI are tied for the tenth spot in the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series with 156 point apiece.
The defending NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Champion Chip Brindle of Chatsworth, GA will make the trip to Lake Odessa, MI on May 16 to challenge the I-96 Speedway favorites in the $2,000-to-win NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series 40. Brindle will be driving an I-96 Speedway “house car” Rayburn Chassis.
I-96 Speedway is located Southwest of I-96 at Exit 64 on Portland Road. For more information call I-96 Speedway at 616-642-0555, or visit the track web site at www.i96speedway.com. For the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series point standings, logon to www.nesmithracing.com and click on the Points page.
News Release: Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157
May 9, 2009
NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS NORTHERN CHALLENGE SERIES $2K-TO-WIN RACE AT I-96 SPEEDWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Lake Odessa, MI – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series will be in action on Saturday, May 16 with a double-point 40-lap main event paying $2,000-to-win at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, MI. Rick Stout of Stanton, MI and Jeff Kohn of Sheridan, MI are tied for the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMNCS point lead.
Stout won the season opener for the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series at I-96 Speedway on April 18, and finished fourth on May 2 at I-96 Speedway. Kohn finished second in both races, and is tied with Stout for the point lead at 192 points apiece.
Jimmy Fairbanks of Coopersville, MI and Mike Nugent of Belding, MI both have a pair of top five finishes and are tied for the third spot in the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series standings with 184 points apiece. A pair of Hall of Fame drivers hold down the next two spots in the series points chase.
Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Roger Wing of Middleton, MI took the win at I-96 Speedway on May 2, and is fifth in the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series standings with 176 points. National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee Kris Patterson of St. Johns, MI is sixth with 172 points based on one top five finish and two top ten finishes. Scott Ehlert of Crystal, MI is seventh with 170 points, while Billy Trueblood of Ionia, MI and Trever Sloan of Saranac, MI are tied for the eighth spot with 166 points apiece. John Nobach of Lakeview, MI and Bry Sloan of Lowell, MI are tied for the tenth spot in the NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series with 156 point apiece.
The defending NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Champion Chip Brindle of Chatsworth, GA will make the trip to Lake Odessa, MI on May 16 to challenge the I-96 Speedway favorites in the $2,000-to-win NeSmith Chevrolet Northern Challenge Series 40. Brindle will be driving an I-96 Speedway “house car” Rayburn Chassis.
I-96 Speedway is located Southwest of I-96 at Exit 64 on Portland Road. For more information call I-96 Speedway at 616-642-0555, or visit the track web site at www.i96speedway.com. For the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Northern Challenge Series point standings, logon to www.nesmithracing.com and click on the Points page.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Michigan Driver Rankings: May 13th
Check out to see if your favorite driver made the list
Steve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/05/driver_rankings_dustin_daggett.html
Steve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/05/driver_rankings_dustin_daggett.html
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Modified Madness & All Faiths Night at Berlin
Saturday May 16 - 6:00 p.m.
Week five at Berlin Raceway presented by Miller Lite will be the re-scheduled All Faiths Night featuring the USA Modifieds in the first leg of their Berlin Open Wheel Challenge. Also on the track will be the Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and the Faster Pastor Races. The Electric Car Race will also take place at 5:30. The Berlin Open Wheel Challenge will have the USA Modifieds competing in a separate points system during their four days of racing at Berlin as well as having points count for the season championship. The champion, who will receive $1,500 and a new Demon Carburetor, will be crowned on Saturday September 12.
Gates open at noon, and the first race will start at 6:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $12, kids 6-12 $5 and 5-under free.
For more event information, log onto our web site at www.berlinraceway.com, or call 616-677-5000 today!
Next Saturday May 23 is the the Budweiser Spring Championship. The Coors Light Late Models, Engine Pro Super Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns will be in action. There will also be $1.00 beer and hot dogs and Spectator Drags.
KEVIN STRIEGLE
BERLIN RACEWAY
616-662-2051
Week five at Berlin Raceway presented by Miller Lite will be the re-scheduled All Faiths Night featuring the USA Modifieds in the first leg of their Berlin Open Wheel Challenge. Also on the track will be the Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and the Faster Pastor Races. The Electric Car Race will also take place at 5:30. The Berlin Open Wheel Challenge will have the USA Modifieds competing in a separate points system during their four days of racing at Berlin as well as having points count for the season championship. The champion, who will receive $1,500 and a new Demon Carburetor, will be crowned on Saturday September 12.
Gates open at noon, and the first race will start at 6:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $12, kids 6-12 $5 and 5-under free.
For more event information, log onto our web site at www.berlinraceway.com, or call 616-677-5000 today!
Next Saturday May 23 is the the Budweiser Spring Championship. The Coors Light Late Models, Engine Pro Super Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns will be in action. There will also be $1.00 beer and hot dogs and Spectator Drags.
KEVIN STRIEGLE
BERLIN RACEWAY
616-662-2051
Monday, May 11, 2009
West Michigan Racing: May 15th-17th
Plenty of Racing Action coming this weekend at West Michigan area tracks. Go support your local tracks and race teams!
Friday May 15th
Winston Speedway
FULL SHOW- 4Cylinder Special - Fan Appreciation Night! IF YOUR ZIP CODE ENDS IN
49457 (TWIN LAKE) 49425 (HOLTON) 49445 (DALTON) ADMITTED FREE WITH VALID I.D.
Orleans Raceway
Full Show: 4 Cylinder Stock, 4cyl front wheel drive, Hobby Stock, Open Modifieds, Pro Stock
Saturday May 16th
Berlin Raceway
Modified Madness – USA Modifieds, PS, 4C; Modified Autographs
Crystal Motor Speedway
Yes2Kids Night - Kids ride 6 to 7 PM. 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods, Late Model.
I-96 Speedway
School Bus Races, 40 lap Ultimate Champion Late Model Series Special ($2,000 to win) UMP Modifieds,4cyl Flag Pole race, and spectator drags, Miss I-96 Contest held on Front Stretch, Ionia Sand Drags (featured at Ionia Off Road Park)
Thunderbird Raceway
Oceana County Community Night! Valid ID gets you in Half Price
UMP Modifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Bombers, & 4Cylinders!
Sunday May 17th
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park
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 15th
Winston Speedway
FULL SHOW- 4Cylinder Special - Fan Appreciation Night! IF YOUR ZIP CODE ENDS IN
49457 (TWIN LAKE) 49425 (HOLTON) 49445 (DALTON) ADMITTED FREE WITH VALID I.D.
Orleans Raceway
Full Show: 4 Cylinder Stock, 4cyl front wheel drive, Hobby Stock, Open Modifieds, Pro Stock
Saturday May 16th
Berlin Raceway
Modified Madness – USA Modifieds, PS, 4C; Modified Autographs
Crystal Motor Speedway
Yes2Kids Night - Kids ride 6 to 7 PM. 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods, Late Model.
I-96 Speedway
School Bus Races, 40 lap Ultimate Champion Late Model Series Special ($2,000 to win) UMP Modifieds,4cyl Flag Pole race, and spectator drags, Miss I-96 Contest held on Front Stretch, Ionia Sand Drags (featured at Ionia Off Road Park)
Thunderbird Raceway
Oceana County Community Night! Valid ID gets you in Half Price
UMP Modifieds, Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Bombers, & 4Cylinders!
Sunday May 17th
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park
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
Scenes from I-96 Speedway May 9th: Randy Ellen Photography
Click on Photos to Enlarge
Sprints on Dirt Ready to Rumble
UMP Modifieds pounding the dirt at I-96
Sprints on Dirt Ready to Rumble
UMP Modifieds pounding the dirt at I-96
Street Stocks Racing Door to Door
4 galleries with 3711 photos.
Click Below to take a look:
Scenes From Winston May 8th- Randy Ellen Photography
Click on Photos to Enlarge
Sportsman Heat Race Action
Factory Stocks doing Battle
Sportsman Heat Race Action
Factory Stocks doing Battle
7 galleries with 4815 photos.
To take a look at more photos Click below:
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Daggett Dominates at I-96
Dustin Daggett dominates at I-96 in SOD Action.
http://dirtfromthestands.blogspot.com/2009/05/daggett-dominates-all-that-ascs-sod-at.html
Full Results:
http://www.i96speedway.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=369
http://dirtfromthestands.blogspot.com/2009/05/daggett-dominates-all-that-ascs-sod-at.html
Full Results:
http://www.i96speedway.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=369
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