Paul Bouwman Memorial Race
Modifieds: 1st #27 John McCaul, 2nd #8 Troy Marciniak, 3rd #1 Jeff Erickson
Factory Stocks: 1st#72 Bill May, 2nd #22 Dean Rake, 3rd #57 Dan Wilson
Sportsman: 1st #10 Matt Sprague, 2nd #96 Dean Barnhard, 3rd #20 Chad Weinrick
Complete results:
http://www.thunderbirdraceway.net/results.html
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Winston Speedway Winners Circle: June 5th
John Grega's return to Winston after over a years absence proved that he has not forgot his way around Winston as he shared the point with Andy Sprague throughout the race before taking the lead for good with about 8 laps to go. Grega's win was his first event in his Dirt Late Model this season. John McCaul coninues to shine as he picked up the Modified win. Winston had one of its largest crowds of its history as Praxair Welding supporters filled the entire grandstands.
Late Models: #71 John Grega
Modifieds: #27 John McCaul
Factory Stock: #73 Robby sternberg
Bombers: #393 Loren Peterson
Mini Stock: #2 Luke Near
Warriors: #16 Doug Carrier
Train Race: Randy Whitten & Frank Harris
Complete Results:
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2009/6_5_09.pdf
Late Models: #71 John Grega
Modifieds: #27 John McCaul
Factory Stock: #73 Robby sternberg
Bombers: #393 Loren Peterson
Mini Stock: #2 Luke Near
Warriors: #16 Doug Carrier
Train Race: Randy Whitten & Frank Harris
Complete Results:
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2009/6_5_09.pdf
Thoughts and Prayers to the Hamn Family
Ryan Hamn Racing in Honor of His Daughter (Devette Photo)On June 2nd, Ashlynn Elizabeth Hamm, precious daughter of Ryan and April Hamm passed away peacefully in her parent's arms. In her 6 1/2 months of life, Ashlynn touched and changed many lives. A visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 Friday June 5th, at Sytsema Funeral Home, Lee Chapel -- 6291 S. Harvey St. Muskegon.
The celebration of Ashlynn Elizabeth's life will be at 10:00AM Saturday morning. Ryan plans on racing, in his daughters memory Saturday evening. When you see his car say a small prayer for Him, April and the entire Hamm families as they try and make it through this very tough time.
Please Click Here To Read Message from Family
Information Courtesy of The Racing Show.com
The celebration of Ashlynn Elizabeth's life will be at 10:00AM Saturday morning. Ryan plans on racing, in his daughters memory Saturday evening. When you see his car say a small prayer for Him, April and the entire Hamm families as they try and make it through this very tough time.
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Information Courtesy of The Racing Show.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Jeep VanWormer News: June 4th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 4, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Targets Eldora this Weekend Following Hartford and Florence
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 team closed out the busy month of May with a pair of Dirt Late Model events in the states of Michigan and Kentucky. On Friday night, May 29, the Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan played host to a $5,000 to win O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series (ASLMS) show. Jeep ran fourth in heat race action and was on the move early in the 40-lap main event. He was up inside of the top five when another competitor wrecked in front of him, leaving the Pinconning, Michigan native nowhere to go. Jeep unfortunately made heavy contact with the spinning racecar and the damage inflicted to his #55 caused him to retire from the race in the twenty-first position.
A day later, the Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky played host to another pivotal Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. The annual 'Ralph Latham Memorial' was held at the Cincinnati area venue and a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep ran eighth in his competitive heat race, but got up on the wheel to win his B-Main. After starting seventeenth on the grid in the 50-lap A-Main, Jeep was able to work his way by a couple of cars en route to a fifteenth place performance. He now finds himself twelfth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. You can view complete results from both races online at www.dirtondirt.com.
The #55 squad will now focus their attention on the highest paying Dirt Late Model race of the year. The famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will hold the 15th Annual 'Dream 100' on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. The winner of the 100-lap crown jewel event on Saturday evening will pocket $100,000. Jeep has made five 'Dream 100' starts in his career, with his best finish being a tenth place effort back in 2003. You can view additional information concerning the weekend festivities at the "Big E" by pointing your web browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com.
Be sure to visit Jeep's souvenir trailer on souvenir row throughout the 'Dream 100' weekend at Eldora to pick up the latest #55 swag. Jeep will be driving his all-gray Spider car from last year's 'World 100' and will have diecast replica cars to match at the souvenir trailer. These diecast cars will be sold exclusively at the souvenir trailer and will not last long!
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
www.delphcommunications.com
June 4, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Targets Eldora this Weekend Following Hartford and Florence
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 team closed out the busy month of May with a pair of Dirt Late Model events in the states of Michigan and Kentucky. On Friday night, May 29, the Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan played host to a $5,000 to win O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series (ASLMS) show. Jeep ran fourth in heat race action and was on the move early in the 40-lap main event. He was up inside of the top five when another competitor wrecked in front of him, leaving the Pinconning, Michigan native nowhere to go. Jeep unfortunately made heavy contact with the spinning racecar and the damage inflicted to his #55 caused him to retire from the race in the twenty-first position.
A day later, the Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky played host to another pivotal Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. The annual 'Ralph Latham Memorial' was held at the Cincinnati area venue and a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep ran eighth in his competitive heat race, but got up on the wheel to win his B-Main. After starting seventeenth on the grid in the 50-lap A-Main, Jeep was able to work his way by a couple of cars en route to a fifteenth place performance. He now finds himself twelfth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. You can view complete results from both races online at www.dirtondirt.com.
The #55 squad will now focus their attention on the highest paying Dirt Late Model race of the year. The famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will hold the 15th Annual 'Dream 100' on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. The winner of the 100-lap crown jewel event on Saturday evening will pocket $100,000. Jeep has made five 'Dream 100' starts in his career, with his best finish being a tenth place effort back in 2003. You can view additional information concerning the weekend festivities at the "Big E" by pointing your web browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com.
Be sure to visit Jeep's souvenir trailer on souvenir row throughout the 'Dream 100' weekend at Eldora to pick up the latest #55 swag. Jeep will be driving his all-gray Spider car from last year's 'World 100' and will have diecast replica cars to match at the souvenir trailer. These diecast cars will be sold exclusively at the souvenir trailer and will not last long!
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
www.delphcommunications.com
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
You are a new Track owner: Poll Results
You Just Hit Lotto and built your own racetrack in West Michigan. Here are the results for what people thought should be built and and what day then would run their race program.
The clear winner with over 50% of the vote was a Dirt Track to be built and run on a Saturday night.
Pavement Track: Friday (1%)
Pavement Track: Saturday (6%)
Pavement Track: Sunday (0%)
Dirt Track: Friday (29%)
DirtTrack: Saturday(54%)
Dirt Track: Sunday(8%)
The clear winner with over 50% of the vote was a Dirt Track to be built and run on a Saturday night.
Pavement Track: Friday (1%)
Pavement Track: Saturday (6%)
Pavement Track: Sunday (0%)
Dirt Track: Friday (29%)
DirtTrack: Saturday(54%)
Dirt Track: Sunday(8%)
Berlin Raceway Action in June
June 6 - Kerkstra Services Pro Stock Night
The Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks will get their chance to shine during an extended feature this week at Berlin Raceway. They will be going for 40 laps instead of the usual 25. Joining them will be the Coors Light Late Models, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and the Young Guns. The Kerkstra Services Pro Stock and Young Gun drivers will be available on the track for a pre-race autograph session as well! Tickets are $12 for adults, kids 6-14 $5, and 5-under free.
June 9 - Auto Body Xperts CARSTAR Open Practice
NASCAR Stars Kyle Busch and Johnny Benson Jr. will both be on hand to shake down their respective machines before Wednesday nights special. They will be joined by the best drivers in the Midwest for the 4-hour practice, which will run from 5-9p.m. Pits are $20.00 for those 14 and over. Kyle Busch will be signing autographs from 9:30-10:00p.m. in the pits as well.
June 10 - Kyle Busch & Johnny Benson Jr.
The #51 NOS Energy Drink Toyota with Kyle Busch behind the wheel, will look to visit Mountain Dew victory lane for this special 125-lap CRA Super Series race. Drivers like Hantz, VanDoorn, Campbell, Bozell, and more will all be looking to beat the very best and take home the $5,000 winners share!Johnny Benson, Jr. will also be in competition on Wednesday in his #10 Outlaw Late Model in the Coors Light Late Model 'Tech Financial 100.' Running with the Late Models will be the up and coming drivers from the Young Guns division.
Stop down on the concourse and visit Thunder 94.5 on-air personalities, prize machine and more. Also, the newly formed 107.3 WBBL FM will be on location!Kyle Busch will be signing autographs at his NASCAR souvenir hauler from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night! Make sure to come early to get your spot in line to meet Kyle.
Tickets for June 10 are $20 for adults, kids 6-12 $5, and 5-under free! Pits are $30 for those 14 and up. Or save time and skip the line; purchase your tickets now. Camping is also available on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 per night.
Benson will also race his #21 ISMA SuperModified on Saturday June 13th at Berlin!
Looking for a place to stay when your here?
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront is the perfect place to stay during your visit to the Grand Rapids area. Comfortable accommodations in a convenient location in the heart of the city. The Radisson hotel blends comfort, style and convenience to create an ideal lodging experience. With prime location close to downtown and major area attractions, the Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront offers the kind of warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere and top-notch services sure to please every race fan! For booking information, please call (616) 363-9001 today, and be sure to mention Berlin Raceway to receive special discounted pricing! The Radisson Grand Rapids is proud to sponsor the August 8th CRA Super Series event at the Berlin Raceway.
KEVIN STRIEGLE
BERLIN RACEWAY
616-677-5000
The Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks will get their chance to shine during an extended feature this week at Berlin Raceway. They will be going for 40 laps instead of the usual 25. Joining them will be the Coors Light Late Models, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and the Young Guns. The Kerkstra Services Pro Stock and Young Gun drivers will be available on the track for a pre-race autograph session as well! Tickets are $12 for adults, kids 6-14 $5, and 5-under free.
June 9 - Auto Body Xperts CARSTAR Open Practice
NASCAR Stars Kyle Busch and Johnny Benson Jr. will both be on hand to shake down their respective machines before Wednesday nights special. They will be joined by the best drivers in the Midwest for the 4-hour practice, which will run from 5-9p.m. Pits are $20.00 for those 14 and over. Kyle Busch will be signing autographs from 9:30-10:00p.m. in the pits as well.
June 10 - Kyle Busch & Johnny Benson Jr.
The #51 NOS Energy Drink Toyota with Kyle Busch behind the wheel, will look to visit Mountain Dew victory lane for this special 125-lap CRA Super Series race. Drivers like Hantz, VanDoorn, Campbell, Bozell, and more will all be looking to beat the very best and take home the $5,000 winners share!Johnny Benson, Jr. will also be in competition on Wednesday in his #10 Outlaw Late Model in the Coors Light Late Model 'Tech Financial 100.' Running with the Late Models will be the up and coming drivers from the Young Guns division.
Stop down on the concourse and visit Thunder 94.5 on-air personalities, prize machine and more. Also, the newly formed 107.3 WBBL FM will be on location!Kyle Busch will be signing autographs at his NASCAR souvenir hauler from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night! Make sure to come early to get your spot in line to meet Kyle.
Tickets for June 10 are $20 for adults, kids 6-12 $5, and 5-under free! Pits are $30 for those 14 and up. Or save time and skip the line; purchase your tickets now. Camping is also available on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 per night.
Benson will also race his #21 ISMA SuperModified on Saturday June 13th at Berlin!
Looking for a place to stay when your here?
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront is the perfect place to stay during your visit to the Grand Rapids area. Comfortable accommodations in a convenient location in the heart of the city. The Radisson hotel blends comfort, style and convenience to create an ideal lodging experience. With prime location close to downtown and major area attractions, the Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront offers the kind of warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere and top-notch services sure to please every race fan! For booking information, please call (616) 363-9001 today, and be sure to mention Berlin Raceway to receive special discounted pricing! The Radisson Grand Rapids is proud to sponsor the August 8th CRA Super Series event at the Berlin Raceway.
KEVIN STRIEGLE
BERLIN RACEWAY
616-677-5000
West Michigan Racing Community Message
Hi guys. Yesterday was a rough day. Kevin Buskirk has been laid to rest. His family can now begin the greiving process. There are so many things to worry about as Kevin was a working father and now that he gone so is his income. It's impossible for me to imagine losing my husband and the the father of my kids, let alone to have to worry about financial issues such as how to pay the mortgage and the bills without him as well. We are really trying to help this family, and I know that times are tough for everyone right now, but I think it would be great if we could all pull together to help a fellow racing family in there time of need. They have not asked for anything. This is not something that they have implied that they want in any way, but we know it is a situation that needs attention. Our world of Outlaws show bought in thousands of people that never met Kevin or his family. It brought drivers to our track that are sometimes even difficult to get an autograph from, but when they heard about Kevin's family, they all opened their hearts and helped to raise an almost $3,000 in just a 10 minute walk through the grandstands. I would hate to think that perfect strangers to Kevin's family could out do the people who knew him and spent every Saturday in his presence. We are still looking for donations for the silent auction. ANYTHING would be great. Autographed t-shirts, posters, anything at all. If you do have anything to donate please contact me at 616 642-0555 or fax me at 616 642-0525 so I can get a sheet made up for the item. Kevin's family will all be their this Saturday. They are all going to attempt to get back into their jobs. I can only imagine how hard it is going to be for Brandi to sit in that score tower and look down at the empty spot where he husband should be. If you can not donate, perhaps you can stop into the pit concession stand and offer Shannah your condolances.
Thank you
Sarah Mouch
Thank you
Sarah Mouch
Kyle Bush and Johnny Benson at Berlin
Kyle Busch coming to Berlin Wednesday June 10
CRA Super Series 'Rowdy Busch 125'
Also see Johnny Benson Jr. behind the wheel of his#10 Outlaw Late Model in the Tech Financial 100!
Buy your tickets in advance here, or call 616-677-5000
Joining the June 10 show is the Young Gun division!
Come out and see both Kyle and Johnny testing onTuesday June 9 in preparation for Wednesday'sraces presented by Auto Body Xperts CARSTAR
Overnight camping is available. Details here
CRA Super Series 'Rowdy Busch 125'
Also see Johnny Benson Jr. behind the wheel of his#10 Outlaw Late Model in the Tech Financial 100!
Buy your tickets in advance here, or call 616-677-5000
Joining the June 10 show is the Young Gun division!
Come out and see both Kyle and Johnny testing onTuesday June 9 in preparation for Wednesday'sraces presented by Auto Body Xperts CARSTAR
Overnight camping is available. Details here
Full Night Planned at I-96: June 6th
SOD Sprints, “Wood TV Maranda Night” Maranda will be hosting her “where you live” show from I-96 Speedway! Vintage Race, Jack Leighton Memorial, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4cyl and Mini Sprints. Blast From the Past night, discounted ticket price for those in attire from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, prize given for best costume.
Celebrity Night, Ultimate Champion Late Model Series, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, 4cyl, Mini Sprints and Spectator drag
Celebrity Night, Ultimate Champion Late Model Series, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, 4cyl, Mini Sprints and Spectator drag
Michigan Driver Rankings: June 3rd
Steve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/06/driver_rankings_teen_marq_eato.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/06/driver_rankings_teen_marq_eato.html
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Allan Brown Joins Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Steve Kaminiski
Grand Rapids Press
Allan Brown is best known as publisher of National Speedway Directory, which he began producing more than 35 years ago. It is a compilation of every race track and racing publication in North America and includes key information about each track. Brown is a resident of Comstock Park
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/06/allan_brown_joins_national_spr.html
Grand Rapids Press
Allan Brown is best known as publisher of National Speedway Directory, which he began producing more than 35 years ago. It is a compilation of every race track and racing publication in North America and includes key information about each track. Brown is a resident of Comstock Park
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/06/allan_brown_joins_national_spr.html
This Week at Crystal Speedway
Lions Club Races Start Wednesday! It's Summer Time!
The Lions Club races get started this Wednesday, June 3rd. This is a great way to have some fun and help a good community organization help the community. The events are run by the Lions Club but you can call the track for full information at 989.235.5200. The night will feature 4 Cylinders, Street Stocks, Pro Stocks, Pro Trucks, and IMCA Mods. I THINK they start at 7PM.
June 6th - Week Eight: Mini Outlaws and Steeple Race. 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods, Late Model. Sponsored by Auto Value Stores.
The Lions Club races get started this Wednesday, June 3rd. This is a great way to have some fun and help a good community organization help the community. The events are run by the Lions Club but you can call the track for full information at 989.235.5200. The night will feature 4 Cylinders, Street Stocks, Pro Stocks, Pro Trucks, and IMCA Mods. I THINK they start at 7PM.
June 6th - Week Eight: Mini Outlaws and Steeple Race. 4 Cylinder, Street Stock, Pro Stock, Pro Truck, IMCA Mods, Late Model. Sponsored by Auto Value Stores.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Photo of the Weekend
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Berlin Late Model Driver #55 Chris Anthony shows that yes those big tractor tires can cause damage. They are better than hitting the light pole behind them though. This photo was caught by Randy Ellen at Berlin Raceway Saturday May 30th. If you or any other Photographers would like to send me a photo that you believe deserves "Photo of the Weekend" consideration email me at: westmichiganracing@comcast.net
Please support your race photographers.
Visit them by clicking on the Photographers Quick Link section.
Berlin Late Model Driver #55 Chris Anthony shows that yes those big tractor tires can cause damage. They are better than hitting the light pole behind them though. This photo was caught by Randy Ellen at Berlin Raceway Saturday May 30th. If you or any other Photographers would like to send me a photo that you believe deserves "Photo of the Weekend" consideration email me at: westmichiganracing@comcast.netPlease support your race photographers.
Visit them by clicking on the Photographers Quick Link section.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Winston Speedway Enduro & Street Stock Nationals: May 31st
Enduro
1st #84 Rich Neiser $500
2nd #69 James Perry $300
3rd #84 Rich Lieb $150
4th #14 Steve DeJohn $100
5th #118 Andy Sprague $50
Street Stock 100 Lap Feature
1st #18 Mike Wilbern $1,000
2nd #41 Dan Dykman $500
3rd #39 Adam Chase $400
4th #2 Bean Falbe $325
5th #10 Andy Sprague $250
Complete Results
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2009/5_31_09.pdf
1st #84 Rich Neiser $500
2nd #69 James Perry $300
3rd #84 Rich Lieb $150
4th #14 Steve DeJohn $100
5th #118 Andy Sprague $50
Street Stock 100 Lap Feature
1st #18 Mike Wilbern $1,000
2nd #41 Dan Dykman $500
3rd #39 Adam Chase $400
4th #2 Bean Falbe $325
5th #10 Andy Sprague $250
Complete Results
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2009/5_31_09.pdf
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