1st #14 Scott Haney
2nd #18 Rusty Seaver
3rd #23 Ryan Vanderveen
4th #72 Kyle Borgman
5th #6 Carl Ries
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Crystal Speedway Makeup Feature Results: June 27th
Rain make-up Features fom June 27th
Mike Kresnick- Pro Truck
Will Stanley- Street Stocks
Rusty Seaver- LM
Ken Zeigler - Flinn Stock
Roger Flinn III - IMCA Mods
Chaney Newland - Pro Stock
Mike Kresnick- Pro Truck
Will Stanley- Street Stocks
Rusty Seaver- LM
Ken Zeigler - Flinn Stock
Roger Flinn III - IMCA Mods
Chaney Newland - Pro Stock
Thunderbird Raceway Winners: July 4th
Roger Wing claimed the $1,000 prize in Thunderbirds 1st Late Model event of the season.(27 were on hand) In the Modifieds Jeff Erickson picked up the win in the last lap as leader John McCaul had mechanical problems that saw him unofficially finish 3rd.
Unofficial Results:
Late Models 1st #55 Roger Wing, 2nd #34 John McCaul, 3rd #87 Rich Neiser
Factory Stock: 1st #57 Dan Wilson, 2nd #22 Dean Rake, 3rd #72 Bill May
Bombers: 1st #44 Justin Schuler, 2nd #412 Norwick, 3rd #25 Steve Erickson
Sportsman: 1st #96 Dean Barnhard, 2nd #42 Brian Williams, 3rd #88 Mick Latch
Modifieds: 1st #Jeff Erickson, 2nd ##87 John Hamerle , 3rd #27 John McCaul
Mini Stock: 1st #28 CJ Rector, 2nd #6 Mark Farber
Warriors: 1st Jim Perry, 2nd Randy Whitten, 3rd Buckner
Unofficial Results:
Late Models 1st #55 Roger Wing, 2nd #34 John McCaul, 3rd #87 Rich Neiser
Factory Stock: 1st #57 Dan Wilson, 2nd #22 Dean Rake, 3rd #72 Bill May
Bombers: 1st #44 Justin Schuler, 2nd #412 Norwick, 3rd #25 Steve Erickson
Sportsman: 1st #96 Dean Barnhard, 2nd #42 Brian Williams, 3rd #88 Mick Latch
Modifieds: 1st #Jeff Erickson, 2nd ##87 John Hamerle , 3rd #27 John McCaul
Mini Stock: 1st #28 CJ Rector, 2nd #6 Mark Farber
Warriors: 1st Jim Perry, 2nd Randy Whitten, 3rd Buckner
Berlin adding Back Stretch Wall?
Steve Kaminiski
Grand Rapids Press
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/07/berlin_owner_considers_adding.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://www.mlive.com/autoracing/index.ssf/2009/07/berlin_owner_considers_adding.html
Friday, July 3, 2009
Winston Speedway Winners Circle: July 3rd
Rich Neiser used his points earned starting spot on the pole to run away from the field and pick up the Late Model Mid-season Chmpionship. Some of the best racing of the night turned out to be in the Warrior class where Late Model/Sportsman Driver Matt Sprague pulled off two feature wins on the night coming from the back of the field. Fireworks also treated another huge crowd with a Muskegon base. Free admittance was given to Muskegon City and Muskegon Township residents.
Late Model Mid-season Championship: #87 Rich Neiser
Ump Modifieds: #27 John McCaul
Sportsman: #37 Rob Sternberg
Factory Stock:#57 Dan Wilson
Bombers:#44 Justin Schuler
Mini Stock: 1st Feature #6 Mark Farber
2nd Feature #02 Luke Near
Warriors: 1st Feature #007 Matt Sprague
2nd Feature #007 Matt Sprague
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2009/7_3_09.pdf
Late Model Mid-season Championship: #87 Rich Neiser
Ump Modifieds: #27 John McCaul
Sportsman: #37 Rob Sternberg
Factory Stock:#57 Dan Wilson
Bombers:#44 Justin Schuler
Mini Stock: 1st Feature #6 Mark Farber
2nd Feature #02 Luke Near
Warriors: 1st Feature #007 Matt Sprague
2nd Feature #007 Matt Sprague
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2009/7_3_09.pdf
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Crystal Motor Speedway & Mid Michigan Raceway
Crystal Motor Speedway
Racin' On The Fourth!
CMS celebrates the Fourth of July this coming weekend in a grand way. After Mother Nature intervened last week, we will run last weeks features first and then start a brand new race night so you'll be getting six extra features PLUS fireworks! The night is sponsored by Anderson Contracting and Renovations. Adult grandstand admission is $12 and kids 5-11 are $4. Pit passes are $25. Further information can be obtained by call the track office at 989.235.5200
Mid-Michigan Raceway
This Friday Night!!
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park (Palo) continues their race program this Friday, July 3rd. Their first night was a success after drawing 49 cars with 26 of those being in the IMCA Modified division, with a good crowd on hand. They are running Pro Stocks, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Flinn Stocks. Terry Williams, the ICMA tech inspector from CMS, will be running the IMCA tech. The rules will be exactly the same as we use at CMS. We know money is tight but give 'em a shot and some support!
Racin' On The Fourth!
CMS celebrates the Fourth of July this coming weekend in a grand way. After Mother Nature intervened last week, we will run last weeks features first and then start a brand new race night so you'll be getting six extra features PLUS fireworks! The night is sponsored by Anderson Contracting and Renovations. Adult grandstand admission is $12 and kids 5-11 are $4. Pit passes are $25. Further information can be obtained by call the track office at 989.235.5200
Mid-Michigan Raceway
This Friday Night!!
Mid-Michigan Raceway Park (Palo) continues their race program this Friday, July 3rd. Their first night was a success after drawing 49 cars with 26 of those being in the IMCA Modified division, with a good crowd on hand. They are running Pro Stocks, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Flinn Stocks. Terry Williams, the ICMA tech inspector from CMS, will be running the IMCA tech. The rules will be exactly the same as we use at CMS. We know money is tight but give 'em a shot and some support!
Late Models Return to Thunderbird
July 4th - UMP Late Models - $1000/Win - $150/Start GUARANTEED
Thanks to Puhrman Excavating (Hartford, MI) Thunderbird will be celebrating our nations Independance Day with 800+HP UMP Late Models! This is a very rare treat for the fans and drivers alike so don't miss out on this $1000 to WIN $150 to START Super Late Model event!
-Full Payout coming soon. No entry fee.
-Tires: Any Hoosier or American Racer Late Model tire.
-This race will award UMP Regional and National points.
-General Admission: $10 - Pits: $25
Payout: 1. $1000 2. $600 3. $400 4. $300 5. $275 6. $225 7. $200 8. $190 9. $180
10. $170 11. $160 12. $150 on out.
Late Model Teams: If you have a stacker hauler or a long trailer, please contact us so we can make arrangements for parking.
Modifieds: Will be $120 to START again this July 4th weekend.
Plus full program of Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Bombers, 4Cylinders, and Warriors!
Hot Laps start at 5PM with no guarantee on length of hot lap session.
Jeep VanWormer Dominates at Highland
Contact: Kellen Burns
DIRTcar Public Relations
704-707-0218 / kburns@dirtcar.com
UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 16: Van Wormer Dominates Highland
Highland, IL - July 1, 2009 - A night after playing runner up, Jeep Van Wormer said no more as he cruised to the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Highland (Ill.) Speedway Wednesday night.
The Pinconning, Mich., driver used his pole position starting spot for the 40-lap race to jump to an early lead over local competitors Mark Faust and Mark Voigt.
"We had a good car even in our heat race," explained Van Wormer who swept all three parts of the evening's program in which he was involved. "It was a tough call on tires tonight so we were jumping back and forth; we finally found the right combination."
The win was Van Wormer's third on the 2009 "Hell Tour", all three of which have come on tracks a quarter-mile in size. "The car was perfect, honestly it was just amazing," Van Wormer said. "It's really good just to go out there and concentrate on winning races."
Track regular Mark Faust held off a multiple attempts by the likes of Rodney Melvin and Mark Voigt to capture second place during his only UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals appearance to date.
"We were happy with starting in front because it would have been really tough if we would have had to come from any further back," Faust said. "There aren't any slouches in a UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals field that's for sure."
Mark Voigt claimed the third spot, his best "Hell Tour" finish of 2009. "Once things started going we were alright because the car was really good, it just took it awhile to get going," said Voigt. "We'll take it, I'm not complaining."
Rodney Melvin of Logan, Ill., was fourth and defending "Hell Tour" champion Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., finished fifth.
A-Main Finish - 40 Laps
1. 55-Jeep Van Wormer
2. 51-Mark Faust
3. 30-Mark Voigt
4. 27-Rodney Melvin
5. 28-Dennis Erb
6. 00-Randy Korte
7. 18-Shannon Babb
8. 24-Ryan Unzicker
9. B12-Kevin Weaver
10. 91-Rusty Schlenk
11. 78-Chad Zobrist
12. 25-Jason Feger
13. 1c-Duane Chamberlain
14. 99jr-Frank Heckenast Jr.
15. B5-Brandon Sheppard
16. 81-Paul Bailey
17. 1w-Donny Walden
18. 10s-Rick Standridge
19. 6K-Michael Kloos
20. 33-Tim Manville
21. 49-Steve Leach
HELL TOUR NOTES
39 UMP DIRTcar Late Models rolled into the Highland Speedway pits to take their shot at the $6,000 winner's prize. Four groups of qualifying time trials blazed the quarter-mile facility with Shannon Babb collecting fast time in group three and fast time overall with a lap of 13.487 seconds around the Madison County Ill., oval. Other fast time honors were collected by Mark Voigt in group one, Randy Korte in group two, and Jeep Van Wormer in group four.
Voigt of Marine, Ill., used the pole in heat one to get a jump on the field and led the entire way to claim the win. Heat race two saw current UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals point leader Randy Korte not be able to make the call due to engine woes after time trials allowing Mark Faust to start on the pole. Faust battled with Rusty Schlenk of for most of the race as Faust nipped Schlenk at the line to claim the win.
Heat three saw Babb claim the win ahead of a myriad of others all battling for second place including Ryan Unzicker, Kevin Weaver, Frank Heckenast Jr., and Jason Feger. Jeep Van Wormer checked out from the drop of the green flag to take the win in the fourth heat race that produced some on-track drama when Steve Sheppard Jr. and Dennis Erb Jr. came together out of turn four, with Sheppard not being allowed to return to the racing surface for the remainder of the night.
Duane Chamberlain captured the evenings B-Main with Jason Feger in tow. The two earned transfer positions in the night's 40-lap main event. Provisionals were given to Randy Korte, Michael Kloos (via Steve Sheppard Jr.'s disqualification), and Paul Bailey.
For more information on the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour fans can visit http://www.thehelltour.com
Fans can now receive news, updates and other behind-the-scenes information about the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals by following the tour's official feed on Twitter, the internet's fast-growing social-networking and micro-blogging website.
Fans can view the latest text posts and subscribe as "followers" of the Summer Nationals at http://twitter.com/SummerNationals .
2009 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Schedule
Date/Track/Location/Purse/Winner/Cars
06/11/09 Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN - $6,000 (Jeep VanWormer - 43)
06/12/09 Kankakee Motor Speedway - Kankakee,IL - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 51)
06/13/09 Kamp Motor Speedway - Boswell, IN - $10,000 (Eric Smith - 44)
06/14/09 Quad City Raceway - East Moline, IL - $6,000 (Dennis Erb - 31)
06/16/09 Highland Speedway - Highland, IL - $6,000 (RAIN)
06/17/09 Belle-Clair Speedway - Belleville, IL - $6,000 (Dennis Erb - 47)
06/18/09 Charleston Speedway - Charleston, IL - $6,000 (RAIN)
06/19/09 Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City, IL - $10,000 (RAIN)
06/20/09 Clarksville Speedway - Clarksville, TN - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 44)
06/21/09 Tri-State Speedway - Haubstadt, IN - $6,000 (Jeep Van Wormer - 43)
06/23/09 Charleston Speedway - Charleston, IL $6,000 (Rodney Melvin - 26)
06/24/09 Tri-City Speedway - Pontoon Beach, IL $6,000 (Jason Feger - 34)
06/25/09 Clay Hill Motorsports Park - Atwood, TN - $6,000 (Billy Moyer - 38)
06/26/09 Paducah International Raceway - Paducah, KY - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 41)
06/27/09 Fairbury Speedway - Fairbury, IL - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 34)
06/28/09 Lincoln Speedway - Lincoln, IL - $6,000 (Randy Korte - 35)
06/29/09 Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City,IL $6,000 (Dennis Erb Jr. - 34)
06/30/09 Peoria Speedway - Peoria, IL - $6,000 (Jason Feger - 39)
07/01/09 Highland Speedway - Highland, IL - $6,000 (Jeep Van Wormer - 39)
07/02/09 Macon Speedway - Macon, IL - $6,000
07/03/09 Quincy Raceway - Quincy, IL - $10,000
07/04/09 I-55 Raceway - Pevely, MO - $10,000
07/05/09 Vermillion County Speedway - Danville, IL - $6,000
07/07/09 Shepp Speedway - Alexandria, IL - $6,000
07/08/09 Spoon River Speedway - Canton,IL $6,000
07/09/09 La Salle Speedway - La Salle, IL - $6,000
07/10/09 Waynesfield Motorsports Park - Waynesfield, OH - $10,000
07/11/09 Oakshade Raceway - Wauseon, OH - 10,000
The UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals is brought to race fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: VP Racing Fuels, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tire, Quarter Master, Just Plugs, Special Olympics, Wrisco Aluminum, Eibach Springs, and Integra Racing Shocks.
DIRTcar Public Relations
704-707-0218 / kburns@dirtcar.com
UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 16: Van Wormer Dominates Highland
Highland, IL - July 1, 2009 - A night after playing runner up, Jeep Van Wormer said no more as he cruised to the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Highland (Ill.) Speedway Wednesday night.
The Pinconning, Mich., driver used his pole position starting spot for the 40-lap race to jump to an early lead over local competitors Mark Faust and Mark Voigt.
"We had a good car even in our heat race," explained Van Wormer who swept all three parts of the evening's program in which he was involved. "It was a tough call on tires tonight so we were jumping back and forth; we finally found the right combination."
The win was Van Wormer's third on the 2009 "Hell Tour", all three of which have come on tracks a quarter-mile in size. "The car was perfect, honestly it was just amazing," Van Wormer said. "It's really good just to go out there and concentrate on winning races."
Track regular Mark Faust held off a multiple attempts by the likes of Rodney Melvin and Mark Voigt to capture second place during his only UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals appearance to date.
"We were happy with starting in front because it would have been really tough if we would have had to come from any further back," Faust said. "There aren't any slouches in a UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals field that's for sure."
Mark Voigt claimed the third spot, his best "Hell Tour" finish of 2009. "Once things started going we were alright because the car was really good, it just took it awhile to get going," said Voigt. "We'll take it, I'm not complaining."
Rodney Melvin of Logan, Ill., was fourth and defending "Hell Tour" champion Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., finished fifth.
A-Main Finish - 40 Laps
1. 55-Jeep Van Wormer
2. 51-Mark Faust
3. 30-Mark Voigt
4. 27-Rodney Melvin
5. 28-Dennis Erb
6. 00-Randy Korte
7. 18-Shannon Babb
8. 24-Ryan Unzicker
9. B12-Kevin Weaver
10. 91-Rusty Schlenk
11. 78-Chad Zobrist
12. 25-Jason Feger
13. 1c-Duane Chamberlain
14. 99jr-Frank Heckenast Jr.
15. B5-Brandon Sheppard
16. 81-Paul Bailey
17. 1w-Donny Walden
18. 10s-Rick Standridge
19. 6K-Michael Kloos
20. 33-Tim Manville
21. 49-Steve Leach
HELL TOUR NOTES
39 UMP DIRTcar Late Models rolled into the Highland Speedway pits to take their shot at the $6,000 winner's prize. Four groups of qualifying time trials blazed the quarter-mile facility with Shannon Babb collecting fast time in group three and fast time overall with a lap of 13.487 seconds around the Madison County Ill., oval. Other fast time honors were collected by Mark Voigt in group one, Randy Korte in group two, and Jeep Van Wormer in group four.
Voigt of Marine, Ill., used the pole in heat one to get a jump on the field and led the entire way to claim the win. Heat race two saw current UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals point leader Randy Korte not be able to make the call due to engine woes after time trials allowing Mark Faust to start on the pole. Faust battled with Rusty Schlenk of for most of the race as Faust nipped Schlenk at the line to claim the win.
Heat three saw Babb claim the win ahead of a myriad of others all battling for second place including Ryan Unzicker, Kevin Weaver, Frank Heckenast Jr., and Jason Feger. Jeep Van Wormer checked out from the drop of the green flag to take the win in the fourth heat race that produced some on-track drama when Steve Sheppard Jr. and Dennis Erb Jr. came together out of turn four, with Sheppard not being allowed to return to the racing surface for the remainder of the night.
Duane Chamberlain captured the evenings B-Main with Jason Feger in tow. The two earned transfer positions in the night's 40-lap main event. Provisionals were given to Randy Korte, Michael Kloos (via Steve Sheppard Jr.'s disqualification), and Paul Bailey.
For more information on the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour fans can visit http://www.thehelltour.com
Fans can now receive news, updates and other behind-the-scenes information about the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals by following the tour's official feed on Twitter, the internet's fast-growing social-networking and micro-blogging website.
Fans can view the latest text posts and subscribe as "followers" of the Summer Nationals at http://twitter.com/SummerNationals .
2009 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Schedule
Date/Track/Location/Purse/Winner/Cars
06/11/09 Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN - $6,000 (Jeep VanWormer - 43)
06/12/09 Kankakee Motor Speedway - Kankakee,IL - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 51)
06/13/09 Kamp Motor Speedway - Boswell, IN - $10,000 (Eric Smith - 44)
06/14/09 Quad City Raceway - East Moline, IL - $6,000 (Dennis Erb - 31)
06/16/09 Highland Speedway - Highland, IL - $6,000 (RAIN)
06/17/09 Belle-Clair Speedway - Belleville, IL - $6,000 (Dennis Erb - 47)
06/18/09 Charleston Speedway - Charleston, IL - $6,000 (RAIN)
06/19/09 Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City, IL - $10,000 (RAIN)
06/20/09 Clarksville Speedway - Clarksville, TN - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 44)
06/21/09 Tri-State Speedway - Haubstadt, IN - $6,000 (Jeep Van Wormer - 43)
06/23/09 Charleston Speedway - Charleston, IL $6,000 (Rodney Melvin - 26)
06/24/09 Tri-City Speedway - Pontoon Beach, IL $6,000 (Jason Feger - 34)
06/25/09 Clay Hill Motorsports Park - Atwood, TN - $6,000 (Billy Moyer - 38)
06/26/09 Paducah International Raceway - Paducah, KY - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 41)
06/27/09 Fairbury Speedway - Fairbury, IL - $10,000 (Billy Moyer - 34)
06/28/09 Lincoln Speedway - Lincoln, IL - $6,000 (Randy Korte - 35)
06/29/09 Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City,IL $6,000 (Dennis Erb Jr. - 34)
06/30/09 Peoria Speedway - Peoria, IL - $6,000 (Jason Feger - 39)
07/01/09 Highland Speedway - Highland, IL - $6,000 (Jeep Van Wormer - 39)
07/02/09 Macon Speedway - Macon, IL - $6,000
07/03/09 Quincy Raceway - Quincy, IL - $10,000
07/04/09 I-55 Raceway - Pevely, MO - $10,000
07/05/09 Vermillion County Speedway - Danville, IL - $6,000
07/07/09 Shepp Speedway - Alexandria, IL - $6,000
07/08/09 Spoon River Speedway - Canton,IL $6,000
07/09/09 La Salle Speedway - La Salle, IL - $6,000
07/10/09 Waynesfield Motorsports Park - Waynesfield, OH - $10,000
07/11/09 Oakshade Raceway - Wauseon, OH - 10,000
The UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals is brought to race fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: VP Racing Fuels, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tire, Quarter Master, Just Plugs, Special Olympics, Wrisco Aluminum, Eibach Springs, and Integra Racing Shocks.
Five Dollar Fourth of July at Berlin Raceway
That's right...This Saturday July 4
Tickets just $5.00 for all ages 6 and up! Kids 5-under free
It doesn't get any more affordable than that...
This Saturday, July 4, at Berlin Raceway is Stars and Stripes Night. The USA Modifieds will return along with the Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns. There will also be Trash Can Bowling, a post-race fireworks show and $1 beer and $1 hot dogs. Admission for ages 6 and up will be $5 and kids five and under are free. Pit passes for those 14 and over is $25 and the first race starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets just $5.00 for all ages 6 and up! Kids 5-under free
It doesn't get any more affordable than that...
This Saturday, July 4, at Berlin Raceway is Stars and Stripes Night. The USA Modifieds will return along with the Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns. There will also be Trash Can Bowling, a post-race fireworks show and $1 beer and $1 hot dogs. Admission for ages 6 and up will be $5 and kids five and under are free. Pit passes for those 14 and over is $25 and the first race starts at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
MTS 2009 Points standings review: July 1st
Leading the MTS Sprint Series points for the 2009 season is the 2007 Champion Steve Irwin. Steve’s two wins this year has set the bar high for the rest of the competitors this year. Second and third place is occupied by two youngsters from Ohio, Landon Simon sits second in points with Mike Berkin a close third. Keith Love, recently out of retirement is having a great year and is fourth in points. The MTS 2008 and defending champion Mike Galadja is fifth. Another Ohio kid, Brent Smith is running strong and sits sixth. Veteran driver Mark Irwin has a slim margin of our Canadian friend Jon Watson from Ontario. The Rookie points battle is real close with Nick Rogers holding a 15 point lead over Roger Hunyady. Jim Payne is tied with hunyady for 10th place in points.
The MTS sprints next points race will be at the Merritt Speedway July 25th. Also on July 18th the sprints will run a non point exhibition at the Owosso speedway.
www.mtsprints.com
MTS 2009 top 10 points
(R) = rookie
1. Steve Irwin 555
2. Landon Simon 505
3. Mike Berkin 500
4. Keith Love 496
5. Mike Galajda 493
6. Brent Smith 401
7. Mark Irwin 375
8. John Watson 330
9. Nick Rogers (R) 328
10. Jim Payne 313
11. Roger Hunyady (R)313
The MTS sprints next points race will be at the Merritt Speedway July 25th. Also on July 18th the sprints will run a non point exhibition at the Owosso speedway.
www.mtsprints.com
MTS 2009 top 10 points
(R) = rookie
1. Steve Irwin 555
2. Landon Simon 505
3. Mike Berkin 500
4. Keith Love 496
5. Mike Galajda 493
6. Brent Smith 401
7. Mark Irwin 375
8. John Watson 330
9. Nick Rogers (R) 328
10. Jim Payne 313
11. Roger Hunyady (R)313
Michigan Driver Rankings: July 1st
Steve Kaminiski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/07/driver_rankings_bozell_wins_tw.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/07/driver_rankings_bozell_wins_tw.html
Todd Cowan Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Grand Rapids, MI. 6-30-09
On Saturday June 27th Todd Cowan and the #16 Action Mold and Machining UMP modified returned to the Thunderbird Raceway in Muskegon Mi. Near perfect track conditions as well as comfortable weather welcomed Todd back to the track. In heat race action Todd started 5th but by the half way point of the race Todd had motored his way to 2nd which would be where he would finish. Feature race action found Todd starting towards the back of the pack with a 10th place starting position which was determined by random draw in the 16 car field. Early feature action had Todd moving up through the pack, however with only two laps to go in the feature the #16 car suffered engine problems which relegated Todd to a 9th place finish.
The engine problem that the #16 Action Mold and Machining car suffered will sideline the Greg McClure owned car for a number of weeks. The team has vendor and part issues, and the #16 team wants to work through them to be able to finish the year strong. With that being said; Cowan Motorsports was happy to announce that Todd will be in competition at the Thunderbird Raceway this Saturday July 4th in the #34 Atomic Chassis “house car” of Walt Wisniewski. “This is a great opportunity for me to keep racing even though the car I usually drive will be out for a few weeks” Said Todd. “At this point the ride in the 34 car is for one week but you can bet I intend to make the most of this chance that Walt has given me. I hope to make the best of this ride for the Atomic team; I can’t thank Walt and Jon enough”. Racing action starts at 7pm at Thunderbird Raceway on Saturday July 4th. For all your Todd Cowan racing news check www.todd.racesontheweb.com
Grand Rapids, MI. 6-30-09
On Saturday June 27th Todd Cowan and the #16 Action Mold and Machining UMP modified returned to the Thunderbird Raceway in Muskegon Mi. Near perfect track conditions as well as comfortable weather welcomed Todd back to the track. In heat race action Todd started 5th but by the half way point of the race Todd had motored his way to 2nd which would be where he would finish. Feature race action found Todd starting towards the back of the pack with a 10th place starting position which was determined by random draw in the 16 car field. Early feature action had Todd moving up through the pack, however with only two laps to go in the feature the #16 car suffered engine problems which relegated Todd to a 9th place finish.
The engine problem that the #16 Action Mold and Machining car suffered will sideline the Greg McClure owned car for a number of weeks. The team has vendor and part issues, and the #16 team wants to work through them to be able to finish the year strong. With that being said; Cowan Motorsports was happy to announce that Todd will be in competition at the Thunderbird Raceway this Saturday July 4th in the #34 Atomic Chassis “house car” of Walt Wisniewski. “This is a great opportunity for me to keep racing even though the car I usually drive will be out for a few weeks” Said Todd. “At this point the ride in the 34 car is for one week but you can bet I intend to make the most of this chance that Walt has given me. I hope to make the best of this ride for the Atomic team; I can’t thank Walt and Jon enough”. Racing action starts at 7pm at Thunderbird Raceway on Saturday July 4th. For all your Todd Cowan racing news check www.todd.racesontheweb.com
Monday, June 29, 2009
Jeep VanWormer News
June 29, 2009
Jeep Van Wormer Jumps Back on Summer Nationals Trail; Busy Week Ahead!
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his Iron Motorsports team jumped back on the grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour last weekend, as they competed in a trio of series events in the states of Kentucky and Illinois. Jeep took a provisional to gain access into the $10,000 to win show at the Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky on Friday, June 26. However, after starting twentieth on the grid, the Pinconning, Michigan native thrilled the fans in attendance by passing eleven cars en route to a ninth place performance.
On Saturday, the action quickly turned north to the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois for another $10,000 to win race. Jeep laid down the quickest lap during qualifying, finished third in his heat race, and wound up eighteenth in the final rundown of the 40-lap A-Main. In the weekend finale on Sunday at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, Jeep also finished in the eighteenth position of the $6,000 to win feature after running third in heat race action. You can view complete results from the "Hell Tour" online at www.dirtondirt.com.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
June 29 | Farmer City (IL) Raceway ($6,000)
June 30 | Peoria (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
July 1 | Highland (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
July 3 | Quincy (IL) Raceway ($10,000)
July 4 | I-55 (MO) Raceway ($10,000)
July 5 | Vermilion County (IL) 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
Jeep Van Wormer Jumps Back on Summer Nationals Trail; Busy Week Ahead!
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his Iron Motorsports team jumped back on the grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour last weekend, as they competed in a trio of series events in the states of Kentucky and Illinois. Jeep took a provisional to gain access into the $10,000 to win show at the Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky on Friday, June 26. However, after starting twentieth on the grid, the Pinconning, Michigan native thrilled the fans in attendance by passing eleven cars en route to a ninth place performance.
On Saturday, the action quickly turned north to the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois for another $10,000 to win race. Jeep laid down the quickest lap during qualifying, finished third in his heat race, and wound up eighteenth in the final rundown of the 40-lap A-Main. In the weekend finale on Sunday at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, Jeep also finished in the eighteenth position of the $6,000 to win feature after running third in heat race action. You can view complete results from the "Hell Tour" online at www.dirtondirt.com.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
June 29 | Farmer City (IL) Raceway ($6,000)
June 30 | Peoria (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
July 1 | Highland (IL) Speedway ($6,000)
July 3 | Quincy (IL) Raceway ($10,000)
July 4 | I-55 (MO) Raceway ($10,000)
July 5 | Vermilion County (IL) 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
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Daggett Wins Again at I-96
T.J. Buffenbarger
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (June 27, 2009) - Not even a rain delay could cool off Dustin Daggett’s hot streak in Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP competition.
Daggett won Saturday night’s feature event at I-96 Speedway. The win was Daggett’s sixth in a row at the Lake Odessa half mile oval in ASCS SOD competition and seventh win of the 2009 season.
Daggett started in 10th after suffering a flat tire in his heat race event and used a tremendous start to quickly shoot through the field and take the lead from his father after the restart for the only caution flag during the 25-lap event.
“The car was on a rail,” said Daggett in victory lane. “I need to thank Phil and Marty Mott, my family, crew, and all of my sponsors.”
Mike Daggett and Louie Carufel started on the front row with Mike Daggett leading into turn one. Dustin Daggett used a tremendous start to move into fourth by the second corner and third by the end of the first lap. Daggett then quickly disposed of Steve Irwin for second and started to chase down his father for the lead.
Dustin caught his father for the lead when the caution flag occurred for Sean Robinson’s off track excursion. Mike Daggett hung on for a couple of laps after the restart battling high and low with his son until Dustin was able to dive under his father to take the lead off turn two.
From there Dustin Daggett took off and lapped up to sixth place at the finish. Gregg Dalman came on late in the event and eventually took second place away from Irwin to maintain his point lead. Brett Mann and Tim Norman rounded out the top five.
Gary Fast, Gregg Dalman, and Steve Irwin won heat race events. Tim Norman won the dash after two drivers were penalized from a jumped start.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Results from I-96 Speedway
Heat Races:
Engler Machine and Tool Heat Race #1 (8 Laps): 1. 26 - Gary Fast, 2. 85 - Mike Daggett, 3. 47x - Louie Carufel, 4. 2m - Dustin Daggett, 5. 50 – Mark Grabill, 6. 70 – Jim Lingar. DNS: 1r – Sean Robinson.
Lane Automotive/Comp Cams Heat Race #2 (8 Laps): 1. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 6n - Dain Naida, 4. 00 - Ryan Grubaugh, 5. 31 - Andy Teunessen. DNS: 8 – Tim Champlin.
Butlerbuilt Heat Race #3 (8 Laps): 1. 30 - Steve Irwin, 2. 07 – Jake Stebner, 3. 3g – Tim Norman, 4. 46 - Robert Huisken, 5. 38 - Aaron Smith, 6. 22 – Aaron Shaffer.
Total Seal Fast Car Dash presented by Gaerte Engines (4 Laps): 1. 3g – Tim Norman, 2. 26 - Gary Fast, 3. 30 - Steve Irwin, 4. 07 - Jake Stebner.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz “A” Main Event
“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2m - Dustin Daggett, 2. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 3. 30 - Steve Irwin, 4. 79 - Brett Mann, 5. 3g - Tim Norman, 6. 00 - Ryan Grubaugh, 7. 6n - Dain Naida, 8. 85 – Mike Daggett, 9. 07 - Jake Stebner, 10. 8 - Tim Champlin, 11. 47x - Louie Carufel, 12. 26 - Gary Fast, 13. 46 - Robert Huisken, 14. 22s – Aaron Shaffer, 15. 31 - Andy Teunessen, 16. 1r – Sean Robison, 17. 38 – Aaron Smith, 18. 70 - Jim Lingar, 19. 50 - Mark Grabill.
Lap Leaders: Mike Daggett 1-6, Dustin Daggett, 7-25
JE/SRP Pistons Hard Charger: Champlin (+10)
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Point Standings (Top Ten): 1. Gregg Dalman 1,420, 2. Brett Mann 1,410, 3. Tim Norman 1,378, 4. Dustin Daggett 1,342, 5. Robert Huisken 1,312, 6. Ryan Grubaugh 1,191, 7. Ryan Ruhl 938, 8. Dain Naida 936, 9. Ben Rutan 871, 10. Aaron Smith 720.
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (June 27, 2009) - Not even a rain delay could cool off Dustin Daggett’s hot streak in Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP competition.
Daggett won Saturday night’s feature event at I-96 Speedway. The win was Daggett’s sixth in a row at the Lake Odessa half mile oval in ASCS SOD competition and seventh win of the 2009 season.
Daggett started in 10th after suffering a flat tire in his heat race event and used a tremendous start to quickly shoot through the field and take the lead from his father after the restart for the only caution flag during the 25-lap event.
“The car was on a rail,” said Daggett in victory lane. “I need to thank Phil and Marty Mott, my family, crew, and all of my sponsors.”
Mike Daggett and Louie Carufel started on the front row with Mike Daggett leading into turn one. Dustin Daggett used a tremendous start to move into fourth by the second corner and third by the end of the first lap. Daggett then quickly disposed of Steve Irwin for second and started to chase down his father for the lead.
Dustin caught his father for the lead when the caution flag occurred for Sean Robinson’s off track excursion. Mike Daggett hung on for a couple of laps after the restart battling high and low with his son until Dustin was able to dive under his father to take the lead off turn two.
From there Dustin Daggett took off and lapped up to sixth place at the finish. Gregg Dalman came on late in the event and eventually took second place away from Irwin to maintain his point lead. Brett Mann and Tim Norman rounded out the top five.
Gary Fast, Gregg Dalman, and Steve Irwin won heat race events. Tim Norman won the dash after two drivers were penalized from a jumped start.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Results from I-96 Speedway
Heat Races:
Engler Machine and Tool Heat Race #1 (8 Laps): 1. 26 - Gary Fast, 2. 85 - Mike Daggett, 3. 47x - Louie Carufel, 4. 2m - Dustin Daggett, 5. 50 – Mark Grabill, 6. 70 – Jim Lingar. DNS: 1r – Sean Robinson.
Lane Automotive/Comp Cams Heat Race #2 (8 Laps): 1. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 6n - Dain Naida, 4. 00 - Ryan Grubaugh, 5. 31 - Andy Teunessen. DNS: 8 – Tim Champlin.
Butlerbuilt Heat Race #3 (8 Laps): 1. 30 - Steve Irwin, 2. 07 – Jake Stebner, 3. 3g – Tim Norman, 4. 46 - Robert Huisken, 5. 38 - Aaron Smith, 6. 22 – Aaron Shaffer.
Total Seal Fast Car Dash presented by Gaerte Engines (4 Laps): 1. 3g – Tim Norman, 2. 26 - Gary Fast, 3. 30 - Steve Irwin, 4. 07 - Jake Stebner.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz “A” Main Event
“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2m - Dustin Daggett, 2. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 3. 30 - Steve Irwin, 4. 79 - Brett Mann, 5. 3g - Tim Norman, 6. 00 - Ryan Grubaugh, 7. 6n - Dain Naida, 8. 85 – Mike Daggett, 9. 07 - Jake Stebner, 10. 8 - Tim Champlin, 11. 47x - Louie Carufel, 12. 26 - Gary Fast, 13. 46 - Robert Huisken, 14. 22s – Aaron Shaffer, 15. 31 - Andy Teunessen, 16. 1r – Sean Robison, 17. 38 – Aaron Smith, 18. 70 - Jim Lingar, 19. 50 - Mark Grabill.
Lap Leaders: Mike Daggett 1-6, Dustin Daggett, 7-25
JE/SRP Pistons Hard Charger: Champlin (+10)
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Point Standings (Top Ten): 1. Gregg Dalman 1,420, 2. Brett Mann 1,410, 3. Tim Norman 1,378, 4. Dustin Daggett 1,342, 5. Robert Huisken 1,312, 6. Ryan Grubaugh 1,191, 7. Ryan Ruhl 938, 8. Dain Naida 936, 9. Ben Rutan 871, 10. Aaron Smith 720.
Berlin Raceway Storyline: June 27th
Jeff Bloom wins Summer Spectacular
VanHaitsma, Thomas, Muyskens and Reimersma also take trophies
Marne, MI— It was an action-packed night of racing at Berlin Raceway. The Auto Value Super Sprints made their first of three appearances with Jeff Bloom taking the win. The Coors Light Late Models ran two features and Terry VanHaitsma and Tom Thomas each notched one in the win column. Chris Muyskens went to Victory Lane again in the Engine Pro Super Stock division, as did Dan Reimersma in the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders.
The Coors Light Late Models kicked the show off with a make-up 40-lap feature; the #32 Ross Meeuwsen and #13 Tim DeVos lead the field to the start. Trouble on track before a lap was completed forced a complete restart when #19 Nick Shotko spun on the front stretch. The #21 of Terry VanHaitsma was racy right off of the bat, claiming third on lap 3. Just two laps later, #24 Lee VanDyk brought out the second caution with his spin on the frontstretch. With the double-file restarts, had the advantage on the outside and got around Meeuwsen, but he didn’t get far. VanHaitsma was closing in the leaders and their spirited battle for the lead. At half-way, the #15 of Brian Maxim and #61 Alec Carll spun in turn 1. After the restart, VanHaitsma pulled to the outside of Meeuwsen, swung around him and DeVos to take the lead. VanHaitsma took off with the lead as Meeuwsen and DeVos continued to battle for position. The car on the move and making up the most positions was the #1 of Randy Sweet who drove from 18th to fifth. VanHaitsma took the win by 2.728 seconds over DeVos and Meeuwsen. The rest of the top ten were #222 Caleb Bisacky, Sweet, #82 Tom Thomas, #28 Scott Thomas, #11 Leroy Magoon, #6 Dave Zagaiski and #27 Billy Shotko.
After a few heat races, the Coors Light Late Models were up again, this time with Scott Thomas and Tom Thomas on the front row. Just two laps in, caution was out for Magoon; his car stalled while trying to join the field. Tom Thomas took the lead on the restart and by lap 12, he had almost three seconds on the field. That was erased just one lap later as a caution for debris stacked the field back up. T. Thomas took the outside lane for the restart and took off. The car on the move was the #19 of Nick Shotko who went from 17th to 10th in 20 laps. With seven laps to go, leader Thomas was in traffic and beginning to lap cars. Tom Thomas finally got back in to victory lane in dominating fashion, 3.853 seconds over Meeuwsen. Sweet, S. Thomas, DeVos, VanHaitsma, Bisacky, B. Shotko, N. Shotko and #55 Chris Anthony rounded out the top ten.
The 30-lap Auto Value Super Sprints were next and #55 Curt Shumaker and #46 Jimmy Swain lead the field to the stripe. Just after a lap was complete, #24 Bill Tyler spun coming out of turn 4, bringing out the first caution of the race. When the cars were restarted, #26 Jeff Bloom was close behind the leaders and the #42 of Jason Blonde was in hot pursuit. Bloom took the lead on lap 7 and four laps later, Tyler encountered problems and dropped out of the race. Blonde took the lead on lap 11, but the leaders quickly caught slower cars and Bloom took advantage of that and took the lead back. On lap 20, Blonde returned the favor and took the lead just as Bloom did. On lap 22, a three-car accident involving the #70 of Dorman Snyder, Shumaker and #20 Kyle Flint came to rest in turn 3, this brought out the red flag and during this caution, leader Blonde pulled in to the pits, giving up his lead, to change a flat tire. The lead was given to Bloom. Once the race was restarted, second place #9 Chad Goff was unable to catch Bloom, he got the win by just over a half of a second. Goff, #07 Jeff Banyas, #07 Ryan Litt, #99 Sondi Eden, Snyder, Swain, #10 Ryan Davis, #3A Mike Astrauskas and #44 Teddy Alberts completed the top ten.
The Engine Pro Super Stocks rolled next, #26 Chris Muyskens started on the pole with #77 Andrew Nylaan on his outside. Muyskens took off with the lead and #18 Denny Anderson was challenging Nylaan for second and one he cleared him, Anderson began reeling in Muyskens. The first caution of the race on lap 17 when the #76 Warren Speet and #5 Cal Castle made contact with the frontstretch wall. On the restart, Anderson grabbed the lead, but before the cars got going, caution was out again for the #51 of Justin Ryan who hit the wall in turn 3 and came to a stop just before the start/finish line. With the double-file restart, Anderson chose the inside, giving Muyskens the outside and he promptly took the lead. With three to go, Anderson was there, but unable to make the pass. Muyskens took the checkers and the rest of the top ten were Anderson, #1 Brian Wiersma, #55 Dave Lake, Nylaan, #8 Billy Eppink, #11 Nick Bonstell, #98 Bob Bliss, #10 Bob Spencer and #13 James Haney.
The Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinder B feature rolled next; #20 Angela DeVos and #07 Clayton Brown started on the front row, but it was #47 Don McNabb who took the lead. McNabb was immediately challenged by #80 Daryl Davis. Coming around to turn the second lap of the feature, DeVos and McNabb made contact and McNabb came to a stop on the frontstretch. He was rear-ended by #65 Andy Church and also involved in the caution was #64 Michael Church. After a red flag for clean-up, the race resumed with Davis leading. Davis and Brown swapped the lead, but Davis was the one who prevailed. Brown had to settle for second and the rest of the top five were #61 Charlie DeJong, #20 Tyler Nawrocki and #2 Buck Spencer.
The final event of the night was the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinder A feature, #11 John Elam and # 51 Brad Hastings were on the front row. Hastings lead, but he was being chased by #7 Ryan Hamm, #6 Ben Kleis, #100 Jason Scheid, #14 Jason DeVos and #13 Dan Reimersma. On lap 8, Hamm took the lead and caution flew; Kleis, Scheid and Hastings made contact and went off of the backstretch. Hamm took off on the restart and on lap 11, Reimersma was setting him up to take the lead when the caution came out again. #81 Mike Reavis spun and while sliding across the track, he collected #15 Mel Parsons and #51 Mike Johnson. With four laps to go, Reimersma got a run on Hamm, Hamm threw the block, but Reimersma was able to take the lead. Hamm was quick to recover, but coming out of turn 4, Hamm over-drove and Reimersma got the win. Hamm, DeVos, #26 Brian Tillema, #9 Nick Curtis, #7 Jake Loesch, Elam, #024 Cole Roelofs, Sheid and #28 Phil Speet completed the top ten.
Next Saturday, July 4, at Berlin Raceway is Stars and Stripes Night. The USA Modifieds will return along with the Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns. There will also be Trash Can Bowling, a post-race fireworks show and $1 beer and $1 hot dogs. Admission for ages 6 and up will be $5 and kids five and under are free. Pit passes for those 14 and over were $25 and the first race starts at 7 p.m.
VanHaitsma, Thomas, Muyskens and Reimersma also take trophies
Marne, MI— It was an action-packed night of racing at Berlin Raceway. The Auto Value Super Sprints made their first of three appearances with Jeff Bloom taking the win. The Coors Light Late Models ran two features and Terry VanHaitsma and Tom Thomas each notched one in the win column. Chris Muyskens went to Victory Lane again in the Engine Pro Super Stock division, as did Dan Reimersma in the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders.
The Coors Light Late Models kicked the show off with a make-up 40-lap feature; the #32 Ross Meeuwsen and #13 Tim DeVos lead the field to the start. Trouble on track before a lap was completed forced a complete restart when #19 Nick Shotko spun on the front stretch. The #21 of Terry VanHaitsma was racy right off of the bat, claiming third on lap 3. Just two laps later, #24 Lee VanDyk brought out the second caution with his spin on the frontstretch. With the double-file restarts, had the advantage on the outside and got around Meeuwsen, but he didn’t get far. VanHaitsma was closing in the leaders and their spirited battle for the lead. At half-way, the #15 of Brian Maxim and #61 Alec Carll spun in turn 1. After the restart, VanHaitsma pulled to the outside of Meeuwsen, swung around him and DeVos to take the lead. VanHaitsma took off with the lead as Meeuwsen and DeVos continued to battle for position. The car on the move and making up the most positions was the #1 of Randy Sweet who drove from 18th to fifth. VanHaitsma took the win by 2.728 seconds over DeVos and Meeuwsen. The rest of the top ten were #222 Caleb Bisacky, Sweet, #82 Tom Thomas, #28 Scott Thomas, #11 Leroy Magoon, #6 Dave Zagaiski and #27 Billy Shotko.
After a few heat races, the Coors Light Late Models were up again, this time with Scott Thomas and Tom Thomas on the front row. Just two laps in, caution was out for Magoon; his car stalled while trying to join the field. Tom Thomas took the lead on the restart and by lap 12, he had almost three seconds on the field. That was erased just one lap later as a caution for debris stacked the field back up. T. Thomas took the outside lane for the restart and took off. The car on the move was the #19 of Nick Shotko who went from 17th to 10th in 20 laps. With seven laps to go, leader Thomas was in traffic and beginning to lap cars. Tom Thomas finally got back in to victory lane in dominating fashion, 3.853 seconds over Meeuwsen. Sweet, S. Thomas, DeVos, VanHaitsma, Bisacky, B. Shotko, N. Shotko and #55 Chris Anthony rounded out the top ten.
The 30-lap Auto Value Super Sprints were next and #55 Curt Shumaker and #46 Jimmy Swain lead the field to the stripe. Just after a lap was complete, #24 Bill Tyler spun coming out of turn 4, bringing out the first caution of the race. When the cars were restarted, #26 Jeff Bloom was close behind the leaders and the #42 of Jason Blonde was in hot pursuit. Bloom took the lead on lap 7 and four laps later, Tyler encountered problems and dropped out of the race. Blonde took the lead on lap 11, but the leaders quickly caught slower cars and Bloom took advantage of that and took the lead back. On lap 20, Blonde returned the favor and took the lead just as Bloom did. On lap 22, a three-car accident involving the #70 of Dorman Snyder, Shumaker and #20 Kyle Flint came to rest in turn 3, this brought out the red flag and during this caution, leader Blonde pulled in to the pits, giving up his lead, to change a flat tire. The lead was given to Bloom. Once the race was restarted, second place #9 Chad Goff was unable to catch Bloom, he got the win by just over a half of a second. Goff, #07 Jeff Banyas, #07 Ryan Litt, #99 Sondi Eden, Snyder, Swain, #10 Ryan Davis, #3A Mike Astrauskas and #44 Teddy Alberts completed the top ten.
The Engine Pro Super Stocks rolled next, #26 Chris Muyskens started on the pole with #77 Andrew Nylaan on his outside. Muyskens took off with the lead and #18 Denny Anderson was challenging Nylaan for second and one he cleared him, Anderson began reeling in Muyskens. The first caution of the race on lap 17 when the #76 Warren Speet and #5 Cal Castle made contact with the frontstretch wall. On the restart, Anderson grabbed the lead, but before the cars got going, caution was out again for the #51 of Justin Ryan who hit the wall in turn 3 and came to a stop just before the start/finish line. With the double-file restart, Anderson chose the inside, giving Muyskens the outside and he promptly took the lead. With three to go, Anderson was there, but unable to make the pass. Muyskens took the checkers and the rest of the top ten were Anderson, #1 Brian Wiersma, #55 Dave Lake, Nylaan, #8 Billy Eppink, #11 Nick Bonstell, #98 Bob Bliss, #10 Bob Spencer and #13 James Haney.
The Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinder B feature rolled next; #20 Angela DeVos and #07 Clayton Brown started on the front row, but it was #47 Don McNabb who took the lead. McNabb was immediately challenged by #80 Daryl Davis. Coming around to turn the second lap of the feature, DeVos and McNabb made contact and McNabb came to a stop on the frontstretch. He was rear-ended by #65 Andy Church and also involved in the caution was #64 Michael Church. After a red flag for clean-up, the race resumed with Davis leading. Davis and Brown swapped the lead, but Davis was the one who prevailed. Brown had to settle for second and the rest of the top five were #61 Charlie DeJong, #20 Tyler Nawrocki and #2 Buck Spencer.
The final event of the night was the Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinder A feature, #11 John Elam and # 51 Brad Hastings were on the front row. Hastings lead, but he was being chased by #7 Ryan Hamm, #6 Ben Kleis, #100 Jason Scheid, #14 Jason DeVos and #13 Dan Reimersma. On lap 8, Hamm took the lead and caution flew; Kleis, Scheid and Hastings made contact and went off of the backstretch. Hamm took off on the restart and on lap 11, Reimersma was setting him up to take the lead when the caution came out again. #81 Mike Reavis spun and while sliding across the track, he collected #15 Mel Parsons and #51 Mike Johnson. With four laps to go, Reimersma got a run on Hamm, Hamm threw the block, but Reimersma was able to take the lead. Hamm was quick to recover, but coming out of turn 4, Hamm over-drove and Reimersma got the win. Hamm, DeVos, #26 Brian Tillema, #9 Nick Curtis, #7 Jake Loesch, Elam, #024 Cole Roelofs, Sheid and #28 Phil Speet completed the top ten.
Next Saturday, July 4, at Berlin Raceway is Stars and Stripes Night. The USA Modifieds will return along with the Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks, Burnips Equipment 4-Cylinders and Young Guns. There will also be Trash Can Bowling, a post-race fireworks show and $1 beer and $1 hot dogs. Admission for ages 6 and up will be $5 and kids five and under are free. Pit passes for those 14 and over were $25 and the first race starts at 7 p.m.
Johnny VanDoorn Dominates for Win
(Photo by Ron Harner- http://www.superchargedphotos.com/ )With the temperature holding steady at hot Johnny VanDoorn held his cool, made restarts look easy and ran off to his second CRA Super Series victory of the year in the Touchstone Energy Hoosier Hills 100 at Salem Speedway. Rick Turner took the early lead from the outside of the first row on the original start, but a massive crash behind him involving several of the favorites including fast qualifier Chuck Barnes, Jr. caused a complete restart with six cars unable to come back out. Turner took off again, and led the first 18 laps with VanDoorn following hot on his tail from his second row starting position. After second fast qualifier VanDoorn slipped under a very loose Turner on the backstretch he never looked back. Scott Hantz, who came to Salem tied with VanDoorn for the series points lead, finished second, Aaron Pierce was third, Jason Shively fourth and JR Roahrig fifth.
"It was a good car, we learned a lot from Winchester, and applied what we learned here, tweaked things a little to make it great." VanDoorn stated. "My crew worked really hard today in this heat and never complained. They are the best. My spotter kept me up to date, so I could save my tires, and it all came together."
Storyline:
http://www.craracing.net/results/2009results/62709/62709s.html
Touchstone Energy Hoosier Hills 100 Unofficial Results
"It was a good car, we learned a lot from Winchester, and applied what we learned here, tweaked things a little to make it great." VanDoorn stated. "My crew worked really hard today in this heat and never complained. They are the best. My spotter kept me up to date, so I could save my tires, and it all came together."
Storyline:
http://www.craracing.net/results/2009results/62709/62709s.html
Touchstone Energy Hoosier Hills 100 Unofficial Results
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