Saturday, June 20, 2009
Crystal Motor Speedway Winners Circle : June 20th
The Street Stock feature, sponsored by Smokers Club of Mt Pleasant, was won by Will Stanley,Tom Dusen took a close win in the Kentucky Fried Chicken Late Model feature while the Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper Michigan Legends feature was taken by Tony Monge. Ashlee Scott returned to her winning ways in the Races On The Web Flinn Stock feature and Mike Kresnak won the Port City Racing Pro Trucks with the Engine Pro IMCA Modified win going to Brennan Bowen.
http://www.crystalmotorspeedway.com/results.htm
Courtesy of Verwayne Greenhoe
http://www.crystalmotorspeedway.com/results.htm
Courtesy of Verwayne Greenhoe
Thunderbird Raceway Winners: June 20th
Sportsman: 1) #16 Cody Weisner 2) #10 Matt Sprague 3) #18 Dean Barnhard
Mini Stock: 1) #28 CJ Rector 2) #6 Mark Farber 3) #92 Paul Rice
Warriors: 1)#10 Paul Whipple 2) #58 Harley Farkle 3) #55 Sparkle Farkle
Factory Stock 1) #21 Dean Wilkerson 2) #72 Bill May 3) #3 Mike Pickard
Bombers: 1) #393 Loren Peterson 2) #44 Justin Schuler 3) #25 Steven Erickson
Modifieds: 1) #88 Greg Smith 2) #27 John McCaul 3) #78 Dean Wilkerson
Complete Results:
http://www.thunderbirdraceway.net/Results/6_20_09.pdf
Mini Stock: 1) #28 CJ Rector 2) #6 Mark Farber 3) #92 Paul Rice
Warriors: 1)#10 Paul Whipple 2) #58 Harley Farkle 3) #55 Sparkle Farkle
Factory Stock 1) #21 Dean Wilkerson 2) #72 Bill May 3) #3 Mike Pickard
Bombers: 1) #393 Loren Peterson 2) #44 Justin Schuler 3) #25 Steven Erickson
Modifieds: 1) #88 Greg Smith 2) #27 John McCaul 3) #78 Dean Wilkerson
Complete Results:
http://www.thunderbirdraceway.net/Results/6_20_09.pdf
Friday, June 19, 2009
Friday Track Cancellations: June 19th
Berlin Raceway
Winston Speedway
Hartford Speedway
Orleans Raceway
Winston Speedway
Hartford Speedway
Orleans Raceway
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Thunderbird Raceway: June 20th Action
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North Muskegon / Twin Lakes Community Night - June 20thNorth Muskegon and Twin Lakes Residents will receive half off general admission when they show I.D. this Saturday June 20th.
UMP Modifieds - $120/Start GUARANTEEDModified Drivers- This Saturday June 20th Thunderbird Raceway will be paying $120 to start the feature GUARANTEED no matter how many cars show up. (Heat races will not pay money). Right now the $120/start is just for this weekend. If you have any questions call the track at 231-766-3300.
NASCAR Kenny Schrader will be racing with I-96 on June 20th
June 20
School Bus Races, Ultimate Champion Late Model Series, UMP Modifieds Special ($1,000 to win), UMP Street stocks, 4cyl, Mini Sprints and Spectator Drags Kids decorate School busses, and all children will be in a group photo in winner’s circle with winning bus.
http://www.i96speedway.com/
School Bus Races, Ultimate Champion Late Model Series, UMP Modifieds Special ($1,000 to win), UMP Street stocks, 4cyl, Mini Sprints and Spectator Drags Kids decorate School busses, and all children will be in a group photo in winner’s circle with winning bus.
http://www.i96speedway.com/
Keeping up with Jeep: June 17th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 17, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Recap: Week One
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his Iron Motorsports team were very busy last week, as they traveled to five Dirt Late Model events from June 10-14 in the states of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. During the five-day stretch, Jeep picked up his fifth victory of the 2009 racing season and amassed two additional top ten finishes. The Pinconning, Michigan native reached victory lane in the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals opener on Thursday, June 11 at the Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. After winning his heat race, Jeep worked the high side of the 1/4-mile, semi-banked fairgrounds venue to perfection to record the $6,000 triumph over Dennis Erb, Darrell Lanigan, Kevin Weaver, and Randy Korte!
Below is a quick synopsis of the racing endeavors of the Iron Motorsports team last week:
June 10 Merritt (MI) Speedway ($5,500) - Finished Sixth After Starting Fourteenth *
June 11 Brownstown (IN) Speedway ($6,000) - Finished First After Starting Fourth
June 12 Kankakee County (IL) Speedway ($10,000) - Finished Fifteenth After Starting Seventh
June 13 Kamp (IN) Motor Speedway ($10,000) - Chose Not to Race (poor track conditions)June 14 Quad City (IL) Raceway ($6,000) - Finished Ninth After Starting Twelfth* Not a UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race
You can view extensive UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals coverage online at www.dirtondirt.com!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
June 17 Belle Clair (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
June 18 Charleston (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
June 19 Farmer City (IL) Raceway ($10,000)
June 20 Clarksville (TN) Speedway ($10,000)
June 21 Tri-State (IN) Speedway ($6,000)
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 17, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Recap: Week One
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his Iron Motorsports team were very busy last week, as they traveled to five Dirt Late Model events from June 10-14 in the states of Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. During the five-day stretch, Jeep picked up his fifth victory of the 2009 racing season and amassed two additional top ten finishes. The Pinconning, Michigan native reached victory lane in the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals opener on Thursday, June 11 at the Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. After winning his heat race, Jeep worked the high side of the 1/4-mile, semi-banked fairgrounds venue to perfection to record the $6,000 triumph over Dennis Erb, Darrell Lanigan, Kevin Weaver, and Randy Korte!
Below is a quick synopsis of the racing endeavors of the Iron Motorsports team last week:
June 10 Merritt (MI) Speedway ($5,500) - Finished Sixth After Starting Fourteenth *
June 11 Brownstown (IN) Speedway ($6,000) - Finished First After Starting Fourth
June 12 Kankakee County (IL) Speedway ($10,000) - Finished Fifteenth After Starting Seventh
June 13 Kamp (IN) Motor Speedway ($10,000) - Chose Not to Race (poor track conditions)June 14 Quad City (IL) Raceway ($6,000) - Finished Ninth After Starting Twelfth* Not a UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race
You can view extensive UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals coverage online at www.dirtondirt.com!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
June 17 Belle Clair (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
June 18 Charleston (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
June 19 Farmer City (IL) Raceway ($10,000)
June 20 Clarksville (TN) Speedway ($10,000)
June 21 Tri-State (IN) Speedway ($6,000)
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
Double Header Weekend at Berlin
DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND!
FRIDAY...BUY 1, GET 1 FREE!!!
ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET$10 ADULT -- 12 & UNDER FREE!
June 19th - Flyin' Friday presented by Kowalski The Coors Light Late Models will race for 75-laps with an increased payout! The Engine Pro Super Stocks will compete for 50-laps, as well as the Young Gun division for 15-laps! There will be $1.00 Beer & Hot Dogs, and Spectator Drags.If you would like to compete in the Spectator Drags, please call the Berlin office at 616-662-2051 to sign up.
Special for this Friday...Buy one $10 Adult ticket, get one FREE!Also, all kids 12 and under will get in free.Limit one free adult ticket per transaction.
Saturday June 20th - ASA Late Model North Series 'Tradition 100'The stars from the ASA Late Model North Series will invade the Berlin Raceway for the running of the Tradition 100. They will be joined by the Kerkstra Services Pro Stock division for the completion of their previously rained out feature on June 6th, as well as a regular 25-lap feature. Also running will be the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders for an extended 25-lap feature event.Tickets for Adults on Saturday are $15, kids 6-12 $5, and 5-under free. Two-day ticket packages are also available for $20.
Short Track Legend Butch Miller, set to run the ASA Late Model Series race at Berlin June 20, 2009
(Lexington, MI) SS-Greenlight Racing's Butch Miller has entered the ASA Late Model Series North event "The Tradition 100" at Berlin Raceway on June 20, 2009. While Butch has been no stranger to the ASA Late Model Series (Crew Chief) for current ASA Late Model Series Challenge & South point's leader Drew Brannon, this will mark the first time this season he will be behind the wheel of an ASA Late Model Series car in competition. more
More information at www.berlinraceway.com or 616-677-5000
FRIDAY...BUY 1, GET 1 FREE!!!
ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET$10 ADULT -- 12 & UNDER FREE!
June 19th - Flyin' Friday presented by Kowalski The Coors Light Late Models will race for 75-laps with an increased payout! The Engine Pro Super Stocks will compete for 50-laps, as well as the Young Gun division for 15-laps! There will be $1.00 Beer & Hot Dogs, and Spectator Drags.If you would like to compete in the Spectator Drags, please call the Berlin office at 616-662-2051 to sign up.
Special for this Friday...Buy one $10 Adult ticket, get one FREE!Also, all kids 12 and under will get in free.Limit one free adult ticket per transaction.
Saturday June 20th - ASA Late Model North Series 'Tradition 100'The stars from the ASA Late Model North Series will invade the Berlin Raceway for the running of the Tradition 100. They will be joined by the Kerkstra Services Pro Stock division for the completion of their previously rained out feature on June 6th, as well as a regular 25-lap feature. Also running will be the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders for an extended 25-lap feature event.Tickets for Adults on Saturday are $15, kids 6-12 $5, and 5-under free. Two-day ticket packages are also available for $20.
Short Track Legend Butch Miller, set to run the ASA Late Model Series race at Berlin June 20, 2009
(Lexington, MI) SS-Greenlight Racing's Butch Miller has entered the ASA Late Model Series North event "The Tradition 100" at Berlin Raceway on June 20, 2009. While Butch has been no stranger to the ASA Late Model Series (Crew Chief) for current ASA Late Model Series Challenge & South point's leader Drew Brannon, this will mark the first time this season he will be behind the wheel of an ASA Late Model Series car in competition. more
More information at www.berlinraceway.com or 616-677-5000
Michigan Driver Rankings: June 17th
Steve Kaminiski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/06/pinconnings_jeep_vanwormer_won.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/06/pinconnings_jeep_vanwormer_won.html
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Benson Released From Hospital
Steve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/06/johnny_benson_released_from_ho.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/06/johnny_benson_released_from_ho.html
Monday, June 15, 2009
Rowdy Busch 125 CRA Series: Recap
Click below to read behind the scenes details:
http://www.51sportsracing.com/2009_Stories/CRA/Post_RowdyBusch125.html
http://www.51sportsracing.com/2009_Stories/CRA/Post_RowdyBusch125.html
Benson Recuperating
Johnny Benson recuperating after crash at Berlin
by Steve Ungrey | The Grand Rapids Press
Monday June 15, 2009, 9:30 AM
Johnny BensonThe sight of a car fire is enough to silence any crowd watching an auto race.
When the person inside the car is one of the area's most popular drivers, the concern is intensified.
Read more
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/06/johnny_benson_recuperating_aft.html
by Steve Ungrey | The Grand Rapids Press
Monday June 15, 2009, 9:30 AM
Johnny BensonThe sight of a car fire is enough to silence any crowd watching an auto race.
When the person inside the car is one of the area's most popular drivers, the concern is intensified.
Read more
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/06/johnny_benson_recuperating_aft.html
Photo of the Weekend: June 15th
These photos were captured by Randy Ellen at Berlin Raceway Saturday Night. The photos show Johnny Benson's IMSA car coming to rest after a collision with another driver and the wall. The aftermath is shown on the wrecker. For a complete series of these photos and all of the racing action from June 10th an 13th from Berlin go to:
http://www.randyellen.smugmug.com/Berlin%20Raceway%202009
Click to Enlarge: DO NOT USE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF RANDY ELLEN
http://www.randyellen.smugmug.com/Berlin%20Raceway%202009
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
MTS News: June 14th
Irwin Takes wild one at Butler
Homestate driver Steve Irwin made his way to victory lane on Saturday as the Michigan Traditional Sprints (MTS) made a visit to Butler Speedway during Round 2 of the Michigan vs. Ohio challenge. Matt Westfall, the winner of the opening round a week earlier at Waynesfield Motorsports Park, drove to a third-place finish in the feature event. Doug Zimmerman was the top Butler regular in the finishing order, taking second.
Irwin took over the point and led the final lap when race-long leader Ryan Ruhl
flipped, with second-place Landon Simon also knocked out of the event. It was the third red flag period in an event that was shortened to 15 laps and saw four cars upside down. Mike Astrauskas and Gary Hayward flipped on the backstretch on the start. Defending MTS champion Mike Galajda also flipped on lap 6. No one was hurt.
Ohio's Mike Burkin started on the pole, with Ruhl on the outside. Ruhl led throughout and took the white flag in the lead, only to see fate snatch the victory from his grasp. Irwin started sixth on the grid, and held fourth with five laps remaining. He made his way around Zimmerman in the late stages, putting him in position when Ruhl and Simon were knocked out of the event. It was the second week in a row that the driver to take the white flag in the lead was unable to gain the victory. Sean Robinson beat Nathan Bevard to the line a week earlier.
Zimmerman's second-place finish is his best effort of the season. The rest of the top 5 were Westfall, John Watson, and Kyle Simon. Completing the top 10 were Keith Love, Nic Rogers, Sean Robinson, Mike Burkin, and Roger Hunyady. Westfall won the 'B' Main
Matt Westfall claimed the 2009 Ohio vs. Michigan title over Kyle Simon and Steve Irwin.
Lane Automotive Heat 1
1. Steve Irwin, 2.Sean Robinson, 3.Gary Hayward, 4.Keith Love, 5.Mark Irwin, 6.Mike Astrauskas, 7.Jim Payne, 8.Danny Foulk, 9.Mark Strpko
Hoosier Racing tire Heat 2
1.Mike Galadja, 2.Doug Zimmerman, 3.Ryan Ruhl, 4.Nick Rogers, 5.Mike Baker, 6.Jerry Evilsizer, 7.Roger Hunyady, 8.Jeff Rankin, 9.Matt Westfall
Comp Cams Heat 3
1.Landon Simon, 2.John Watson, 3.Mike Berkin, 4.Tim Evilsizer, 5.Kyle Simon, 6.Brent Smith, 7.Jim Girard, 8.Rock Lopresto
Lane Automotive B main
1. Matt Westfall, 2.Jim Payne, 3.Mike Astrauskas, 4.Roger hunyady, 5.Danny foulk, 6.Mark Strpko, 7.Jerry Evilsizer, 8.Jim Girard, 9.Jeff Rankin, 10.Brent Smith, 11.Rock Lopresto(dns), 12.Joe Irwin(dns)
Engine Pro / CompCams Amain
1.Steve Irwin, 2.Doug zimmerman, 3.Matt Westfall, 4.John Watson, 5.Kyle Simon, 6.Keith Love, 7.Nick Rogers, 8.Sean Robinson, 9.Mike Berkin, 10.Roger Hunyady, 11.Jim Payne, 12.Tim Evilsizer, 13.Landon Simon, 14.Ryan Ruhl, 15.Mike Baker, 16.Mark Irwin, 17.Mike Galajda, 18.Danny Foulk, 19.Gary Hayward, 20.Mike Astrauskas
Benson Update
Johnny Benson, Jr. awake and alert following crash at Berlin Raceway - Update
Johnny Benson, Jr. was competing at his home track, Berlin Raceway, last night when he was involved in an accident early on in the ISMA SuperModified 50-lap feature event. Benson was transported to Spectrum Hospital and is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
The Grand Rapids driver, who started deep in the field, was making his way toward the front early in the event when he made contact with Larry Lehnert, driver of the #92. The two cars, who were entering turn #3 at more than 120 miles per hour, made wheel-to-wheel contact and that sent both cars spinning towards the outside barrier. Both cars bounced off the wall and slid back down the track as Benson's #21 machine caught fire. The Berlin Raceway safety response team was positioned just a few hundred feet away from the incident, and were at the scene to extinguish the flames just seconds after the red flag was thrown.
The Life EMS emergency response crew, along with Berlin Raceway officials and safety team, worked carefully to extract Benson from his race car. Benson was awake and alert during the process and gave race fans a wave when loaded into the ambulance.
“He was pretty sore, but he seemed to be doing well last night when I talked to him,” Benson Sr. said. “The car’s driver side hit the wall hard, and it’s a testament to the Hans (head and neck safety) device and the safety seat in the supermodified car that held him in place so well. I have to commend the safety crew and ambulance crew at Berlin Raceway for their quick response - they did their job well, putting the fire out quickly and taking care of Johnny.”
Benson Sr. said the fuel line was cut in two when it was pinched between the rear axle and the frame. The alcohol-based fuel that these supermodified cars use burns blue and very hot, and Benson managed to come out of it with barely any burns due to the quick response by the safety crew. The frame of the car was not bent badly, and all of the safety aspects of the car held up well, which allowed Benson to escape without major injuries.
Larry Lehnert, who was also involved in the accident, got out of his car under his own power with no reported injuries.
“We go to tracks all around the country and Berlin Raceway has done an amazing job in handling and taking care of Johnny and his family. This is certainly one of the finest groups that we work with anywhere,” ISMA SuperModified Race Director Jerry Kritzman said following the event.
Berlin Raceway will post further information at www.berlinraceway.com as it becomes available.
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Kevin Striegle
Berlin Raceway
Public Relations
616-890-4708
Johnny Benson, Jr. was competing at his home track, Berlin Raceway, last night when he was involved in an accident early on in the ISMA SuperModified 50-lap feature event. Benson was transported to Spectrum Hospital and is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
The Grand Rapids driver, who started deep in the field, was making his way toward the front early in the event when he made contact with Larry Lehnert, driver of the #92. The two cars, who were entering turn #3 at more than 120 miles per hour, made wheel-to-wheel contact and that sent both cars spinning towards the outside barrier. Both cars bounced off the wall and slid back down the track as Benson's #21 machine caught fire. The Berlin Raceway safety response team was positioned just a few hundred feet away from the incident, and were at the scene to extinguish the flames just seconds after the red flag was thrown.
The Life EMS emergency response crew, along with Berlin Raceway officials and safety team, worked carefully to extract Benson from his race car. Benson was awake and alert during the process and gave race fans a wave when loaded into the ambulance.
“He was pretty sore, but he seemed to be doing well last night when I talked to him,” Benson Sr. said. “The car’s driver side hit the wall hard, and it’s a testament to the Hans (head and neck safety) device and the safety seat in the supermodified car that held him in place so well. I have to commend the safety crew and ambulance crew at Berlin Raceway for their quick response - they did their job well, putting the fire out quickly and taking care of Johnny.”
Benson Sr. said the fuel line was cut in two when it was pinched between the rear axle and the frame. The alcohol-based fuel that these supermodified cars use burns blue and very hot, and Benson managed to come out of it with barely any burns due to the quick response by the safety crew. The frame of the car was not bent badly, and all of the safety aspects of the car held up well, which allowed Benson to escape without major injuries.
Larry Lehnert, who was also involved in the accident, got out of his car under his own power with no reported injuries.
“We go to tracks all around the country and Berlin Raceway has done an amazing job in handling and taking care of Johnny and his family. This is certainly one of the finest groups that we work with anywhere,” ISMA SuperModified Race Director Jerry Kritzman said following the event.
Berlin Raceway will post further information at www.berlinraceway.com as it becomes available.
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Kevin Striegle
Berlin Raceway
Public Relations
616-890-4708
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