Unofficial Results:
Bombers: 1st #26 Paul TenBrink
Sportsman: 1st #13 Derek Poland 2nd #42 Brian Williams 3rd #20 Chad Weinrick
Warriors: 1st #3r Randy Whitten 2nd#88 Wilbur Farkle 3rd#10 Paul Whipple
Factory Stock: 1st #57 Dan Wilson 2nd #22 Dean Rake 3rd #72 Bill May
Modifieds: 1st #39 MickLatch ,2nd #14 Stan Dodds,3rd #88 Greg Smith
Mini Stocks: Curfew- Double Features Next week
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Berlin Raceway Storyline: July 25th
Lofton wins Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac
Gruppen and Hermiller also victorious
Marne, MI— The ARCA RE/MAX cars were back at Berlin Raceway and kicking off the evening was a concert by Lee Greenwood. Taking the checkers on the night were Ryan Gruppen (Kerkstra Services Pro Stock), Brandon Hermiller (Young Guns) and Justin Lofton (ARCA RE/MAX).
The Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks were the first feature race of the night with #88 Tony Davis and #20 Dave Hull on the front row. Hull was quick to grab the lead, but by lap 8, Davis was challenge Hull for the lead. Davis got loose on lap 10 right in front of #50 Justin Regnerus just as Regnerus and #76 Brian Tillema were battling for position. By half-way, #76 Ryan Gruppen was giving chase and was on Hull’s bumper while they caught the back of the pack. With five laps to go, Gruppen got by Hull and Regnerus rallied up to second, but ran out of time. Gruppen got his first win of the season and the rest of the top ten were Regnerus, Hull, Tillema, #51 Weston Jewett, #36 Ken Smith, Jr., Davis, #15 Scott Root, #7 Kevin DeGood and #40 Dave Cutler.
The #18 of Mitch Meppelink and #19 Dalton Haney started the Young Gun feature on the front row and Haney took the lead as soon as the green flag flew and started to pull away. The #48 of Seth Moody was the car on the move, jumping three positions by the second lap. By lap 8, second place #6 Brandon Hermiller caught Haney and while the two were battling for the lead, Haney spun on lap 10 while leading. This gave the lead to Hermiller, who held off the field and got his first win of the season. The rest of the finishing order was Meppelink, #32 Gabe Ensing, Moody, #101 Lauren Bush, #16 Kelsey Steele and Haney.
The Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac was the last race of the night, #6 Justin Lofton and #29 Chad Finley lead the field to the green flag. Just as the field took the green flag, caution was out; #73 Dale Shearer spun, as did the #0 of Wayne Peterson. The restart was single file and Lofton rocketed to the lead and by the time he got to turn 3, he already had the tail of the field in his sights. Lap 7, caution was out again; the #18 of Billy Leslie went off the backstretch in turn 3. The field raced single-file until lap 28 when the third caution came out for an incident on the backstretch. Lap 37, the #32 of Matt Merrell was catching Lofton while maneuvering lapped traffic, but as soon as they were clear, Lofton pulled away again. Lap 52, Merrell caught Lofton again, but it wasn’t until lap 66 when Merrell was really putting on the pressure while they were in heavy traffic. The fourth caution of the night came on lap 67, the #23 of Jeremy Petty spun in turn 2. After falling back to sixth from pitting, Merrell was working his way through the field and made it up to third before the fifth caution came out on lap 89. The cars of Shearer, #15 Justin Lloyd, #2 Tim George, Jr. and #11 Bryan Silas were involved in a wreck in turn 3. After the race was restarted, the leaders were rounding turn 3 when Lofton drifted high and the let #44 Frank Kimmel take the lead. He was able to pull away while a three-car battle for third was happening between Lofton, Merrell and #4 Jonathan Eilen. Lap 128, caution was out again, ending Eilen’s luck; he was collected in an accident when the #48 James Hylton got loose coming out of turn 4 and veered into the path of Eilen. Racing resumed on lap 137 and the #16 of Joey Coulter was challenging Kimmel for the lead; Lofton and Merrell were also back in the picture making is a 4-car battle for the lead Lofton swing his car to the outside of Kimmel and regained the lead on lap 145. The next time around, caution was out for the spinning car of #60 Patrick Sheltra. The cars had a run of nine laps before caution was out again for George, Jr.; his car came to a stop next to the turn 3 wall. Coulter was all over the back of Merrell on the restart, but the field spread out and raced mostly single-file. With three laps to go, caution came out; Kimmel spun coming out of turn 4 and after his car came to rest, #21 Michel Disdier got a piece of the wreck. This forced a green-white-checker finish and Lofton was able to hold off the competition to take the win. Merrell, Finley, #25 Pete Shepherd, Coulter, 377 Parker Kligerman, #81 Craig Goess, Silas and #09 Tom Hessert completed the top ten.
Next Saturday, August 1, is 59th Anniversary Night at Berlin Raceway. The Coors Light Late Models will race for 59 laps and joining them will be the Super Stocks, Pro Stocks and the Vintage Racing Organization of America. The night will also feature many prize giveaways and fireworks! Tickets are $13 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 and 5 and under are free. Pit passes for those 14 and older are $25 and the first race starts at 7. For more information, please visit www.berlinraceway.com.
Gruppen and Hermiller also victorious
Marne, MI— The ARCA RE/MAX cars were back at Berlin Raceway and kicking off the evening was a concert by Lee Greenwood. Taking the checkers on the night were Ryan Gruppen (Kerkstra Services Pro Stock), Brandon Hermiller (Young Guns) and Justin Lofton (ARCA RE/MAX).
The Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks were the first feature race of the night with #88 Tony Davis and #20 Dave Hull on the front row. Hull was quick to grab the lead, but by lap 8, Davis was challenge Hull for the lead. Davis got loose on lap 10 right in front of #50 Justin Regnerus just as Regnerus and #76 Brian Tillema were battling for position. By half-way, #76 Ryan Gruppen was giving chase and was on Hull’s bumper while they caught the back of the pack. With five laps to go, Gruppen got by Hull and Regnerus rallied up to second, but ran out of time. Gruppen got his first win of the season and the rest of the top ten were Regnerus, Hull, Tillema, #51 Weston Jewett, #36 Ken Smith, Jr., Davis, #15 Scott Root, #7 Kevin DeGood and #40 Dave Cutler.
The #18 of Mitch Meppelink and #19 Dalton Haney started the Young Gun feature on the front row and Haney took the lead as soon as the green flag flew and started to pull away. The #48 of Seth Moody was the car on the move, jumping three positions by the second lap. By lap 8, second place #6 Brandon Hermiller caught Haney and while the two were battling for the lead, Haney spun on lap 10 while leading. This gave the lead to Hermiller, who held off the field and got his first win of the season. The rest of the finishing order was Meppelink, #32 Gabe Ensing, Moody, #101 Lauren Bush, #16 Kelsey Steele and Haney.
The Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac was the last race of the night, #6 Justin Lofton and #29 Chad Finley lead the field to the green flag. Just as the field took the green flag, caution was out; #73 Dale Shearer spun, as did the #0 of Wayne Peterson. The restart was single file and Lofton rocketed to the lead and by the time he got to turn 3, he already had the tail of the field in his sights. Lap 7, caution was out again; the #18 of Billy Leslie went off the backstretch in turn 3. The field raced single-file until lap 28 when the third caution came out for an incident on the backstretch. Lap 37, the #32 of Matt Merrell was catching Lofton while maneuvering lapped traffic, but as soon as they were clear, Lofton pulled away again. Lap 52, Merrell caught Lofton again, but it wasn’t until lap 66 when Merrell was really putting on the pressure while they were in heavy traffic. The fourth caution of the night came on lap 67, the #23 of Jeremy Petty spun in turn 2. After falling back to sixth from pitting, Merrell was working his way through the field and made it up to third before the fifth caution came out on lap 89. The cars of Shearer, #15 Justin Lloyd, #2 Tim George, Jr. and #11 Bryan Silas were involved in a wreck in turn 3. After the race was restarted, the leaders were rounding turn 3 when Lofton drifted high and the let #44 Frank Kimmel take the lead. He was able to pull away while a three-car battle for third was happening between Lofton, Merrell and #4 Jonathan Eilen. Lap 128, caution was out again, ending Eilen’s luck; he was collected in an accident when the #48 James Hylton got loose coming out of turn 4 and veered into the path of Eilen. Racing resumed on lap 137 and the #16 of Joey Coulter was challenging Kimmel for the lead; Lofton and Merrell were also back in the picture making is a 4-car battle for the lead Lofton swing his car to the outside of Kimmel and regained the lead on lap 145. The next time around, caution was out for the spinning car of #60 Patrick Sheltra. The cars had a run of nine laps before caution was out again for George, Jr.; his car came to a stop next to the turn 3 wall. Coulter was all over the back of Merrell on the restart, but the field spread out and raced mostly single-file. With three laps to go, caution came out; Kimmel spun coming out of turn 4 and after his car came to rest, #21 Michel Disdier got a piece of the wreck. This forced a green-white-checker finish and Lofton was able to hold off the competition to take the win. Merrell, Finley, #25 Pete Shepherd, Coulter, 377 Parker Kligerman, #81 Craig Goess, Silas and #09 Tom Hessert completed the top ten.
Next Saturday, August 1, is 59th Anniversary Night at Berlin Raceway. The Coors Light Late Models will race for 59 laps and joining them will be the Super Stocks, Pro Stocks and the Vintage Racing Organization of America. The night will also feature many prize giveaways and fireworks! Tickets are $13 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 and 5 and under are free. Pit passes for those 14 and older are $25 and the first race starts at 7. For more information, please visit www.berlinraceway.com.
Crystal Motor Speedway: Quick Results July 25th
FROM CMS WEBSITE
What A Night!
Although Mother Nature was tapping the track officials on the shoulder all night long, we managed to get all of the events in the book by 11:05. The night was sponsored by Royston Auto Sales. Doug McKeown, Sr. edged out Mike VanderMark Jr in the Smokers Club of Mt Pleasant Street Stock division and then Mark Andersen pulled out a heart stopper in the KFC Late Models. The Flinn Stock division was another super exciting race as Randall Stevens tried to pull an "Evil Kneivel" ramp jump and barrel roll coming into turns one and two for lead in the early going. Stevens was ok. Jeff Daniels brought home the win after a very exciting race.
Jack Emmons lead most of the first half of the Port City Pro Stock feature but was overtaken by Vern Buskirk who cruised on to the win. The Engine Pro IMCA Mod race was taken by Brennan Bowen for his second straight feature win. The final event of the night was the Port City Pro Trucks and after a great battle between Scott Nieman and Mike Kresnak, Kresnak went home with his fifth feature win of the season. Points, photos, and more by noon Sunday morning!
www.crystalmotorspeedway.com
What A Night!
Although Mother Nature was tapping the track officials on the shoulder all night long, we managed to get all of the events in the book by 11:05. The night was sponsored by Royston Auto Sales. Doug McKeown, Sr. edged out Mike VanderMark Jr in the Smokers Club of Mt Pleasant Street Stock division and then Mark Andersen pulled out a heart stopper in the KFC Late Models. The Flinn Stock division was another super exciting race as Randall Stevens tried to pull an "Evil Kneivel" ramp jump and barrel roll coming into turns one and two for lead in the early going. Stevens was ok. Jeff Daniels brought home the win after a very exciting race.
Jack Emmons lead most of the first half of the Port City Pro Stock feature but was overtaken by Vern Buskirk who cruised on to the win. The Engine Pro IMCA Mod race was taken by Brennan Bowen for his second straight feature win. The final event of the night was the Port City Pro Trucks and after a great battle between Scott Nieman and Mike Kresnak, Kresnak went home with his fifth feature win of the season. Points, photos, and more by noon Sunday morning!
www.crystalmotorspeedway.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
Mike Root Leading Late Model Series
Steve Kaminiski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/07/grand_rapids_mike_root_leads_l.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/07/grand_rapids_mike_root_leads_l.html
Winston Speedway Cancels Tonight
Due to the threat of severe weather, Winston Seedway has cancelled for tonight. Winston will run the Outlaw Late Models next Friday with the same payout. The ENDURO for Sunday at 2:00pm is still on.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
VanDoorn gets New Sponsor
RIP IT ENERGY FUEL JOINS KAOS MOTORSPORTS FOR TWO RACES
Grand Rapids, MI (July 22, 2009) -- Kaos Motorsports, who currently leads the point standings in the Champion Racing Association (CRA) points standings with driver Johnny VanDoorn, has signed Rip It Energy Fuel as its primary sponsor for two races: The Redbud 300 at the Anderson Speedway on July 27th and the Winchester 400 on October 18th.
“Having Rip It Energy Fuel join our young team says a lot for the program we have built so far” team owner Jim TenBrink remarked. “We started this team in February and here we are leading the CRA point standings with two wins. And now, we are fortunate enough to have a product like Rip It Energy Fuel join our team for two races this season. I am really proud of how far we have come in a short amount of time and that is a testament to the guys on the team” TenBrink added.
Johnny VanDoorn is also excited about his new sponsor. “Things have been really going well lately for us as a team. We are consistently running up front and we have been fortunate enough to add a partner like Rip It Energy Fuel during a time when sponsors are hard to come by” VanDoorn said.
VanDoorn’s first race with Rip It Energy Fuel on his #61 car will be the Redbud 300 at the Anderson Speedway on July 27th, where the Coopersville, Michigan driver has 2 wins and an average finish of 5th.
“Anderson is always a tough race” VanDoorn stated. “The racing is always tight and things happen very fast there. The best place to be is up front, so once again qualifying will be very important. Strategy will also play a role in the race, deciding to change four or two tires at the half way break. We will head back there with the same setup we won with in April and tune the car in from there. I really want to give Rip It a good strong run right out of the box and let them know that short track racing is a great place to promote their product” VanDoorn added.
ABOUT JOHNNY VANDOORN
Johnny VanDoorn is the 2007 CRA Super Series Rookie of the Year. VanDoorn is the current 2009 points leader with victories at Salem, IN and Anderson, IN. Johnny joined the Kaos Motorsports team in 2009 and is chasing the CRA Super Series Championship. For more information about Johnny VanDoorn visit his website: www.johnnyvandoorn.com.
Grand Rapids, MI (July 22, 2009) -- Kaos Motorsports, who currently leads the point standings in the Champion Racing Association (CRA) points standings with driver Johnny VanDoorn, has signed Rip It Energy Fuel as its primary sponsor for two races: The Redbud 300 at the Anderson Speedway on July 27th and the Winchester 400 on October 18th.
“Having Rip It Energy Fuel join our young team says a lot for the program we have built so far” team owner Jim TenBrink remarked. “We started this team in February and here we are leading the CRA point standings with two wins. And now, we are fortunate enough to have a product like Rip It Energy Fuel join our team for two races this season. I am really proud of how far we have come in a short amount of time and that is a testament to the guys on the team” TenBrink added.
Johnny VanDoorn is also excited about his new sponsor. “Things have been really going well lately for us as a team. We are consistently running up front and we have been fortunate enough to add a partner like Rip It Energy Fuel during a time when sponsors are hard to come by” VanDoorn said.
VanDoorn’s first race with Rip It Energy Fuel on his #61 car will be the Redbud 300 at the Anderson Speedway on July 27th, where the Coopersville, Michigan driver has 2 wins and an average finish of 5th.
“Anderson is always a tough race” VanDoorn stated. “The racing is always tight and things happen very fast there. The best place to be is up front, so once again qualifying will be very important. Strategy will also play a role in the race, deciding to change four or two tires at the half way break. We will head back there with the same setup we won with in April and tune the car in from there. I really want to give Rip It a good strong run right out of the box and let them know that short track racing is a great place to promote their product” VanDoorn added.
ABOUT JOHNNY VANDOORN
Johnny VanDoorn is the 2007 CRA Super Series Rookie of the Year. VanDoorn is the current 2009 points leader with victories at Salem, IN and Anderson, IN. Johnny joined the Kaos Motorsports team in 2009 and is chasing the CRA Super Series Championship. For more information about Johnny VanDoorn visit his website: www.johnnyvandoorn.com.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
ARCA along with Greenwood at Berlin: July 25th
Saturday, July 25th
ARCA RE/MAX Series,
Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks and Young Guns!
PLUS...
LEE GREENWOOD IN CONCERT!
Tickets are $25 for adults and just $5 for kids!
Over 200 laps of racing...
This Saturday, July 25th, the ARCA RE/MAX series is in town for the Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac. Berlin Pro Stocks will be back for another exciting feature race! The Young Guns will also be in action this weekend. Lee Greenwood will be at Berlin Raceway for a concert before the races begin! Lee is a two time male vocalist of the year from the CMA. He is famous for his inspiring ballad "God Bless The USA" as well as many other hits in his career. Lee has been performing for over 20 years and continues to write new songs and tour on a regular basis.
ARCA RE/MAX Series,
Kerkstra Services Pro Stocks and Young Guns!
PLUS...
LEE GREENWOOD IN CONCERT!
Tickets are $25 for adults and just $5 for kids!
Over 200 laps of racing...
This Saturday, July 25th, the ARCA RE/MAX series is in town for the Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac. Berlin Pro Stocks will be back for another exciting feature race! The Young Guns will also be in action this weekend. Lee Greenwood will be at Berlin Raceway for a concert before the races begin! Lee is a two time male vocalist of the year from the CMA. He is famous for his inspiring ballad "God Bless The USA" as well as many other hits in his career. Lee has been performing for over 20 years and continues to write new songs and tour on a regular basis.
Crystal Motor Speedway: Going to the Dogs?
Saturday Nights Show
Going To The Dogs?!?
Lest other promoters think I've jumped ship, let me explain. The schedule will show that Saturday is another "Yes 2 Kids" night, with kids getting the chance to ride one of their track favorites between 6 and 7 PM, but there is more. A local Greyhound rescue group is going to be on hand with several former racing Greyhounds to promote the adoption of these gentle animals. While you can't adopt one at the track this weekend, you can talk with their representatives to learn how you can do so later. More information of the group is found on their WEBSITE.
Going To The Dogs?!?
Lest other promoters think I've jumped ship, let me explain. The schedule will show that Saturday is another "Yes 2 Kids" night, with kids getting the chance to ride one of their track favorites between 6 and 7 PM, but there is more. A local Greyhound rescue group is going to be on hand with several former racing Greyhounds to promote the adoption of these gentle animals. While you can't adopt one at the track this weekend, you can talk with their representatives to learn how you can do so later. More information of the group is found on their WEBSITE.
Michigan Driver Rankings: July 22nd
Seve Kaminski
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/07/driver_rankings_daggett_wins_a.html
Grand Rapids Press
http://blog.mlive.com/finish_line/2009/07/driver_rankings_daggett_wins_a.html
Lucky Fan Draw at I-96
On July 25, I-96 Speedway will be giving away $2,500 to one lucky fan. Tickets for this night races are only $5.00 - your ticket stub will be your entry into the drawing to be held on the front stretch during intermission.
There is no limit to the number of tickets a person can purchase. But you must be present to win. Tickets will go on sale Thursday morning.
Check back for times and location were tickets will be available.
There is no limit to the number of tickets a person can purchase. But you must be present to win. Tickets will go on sale Thursday morning.
Check back for times and location were tickets will be available.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Wing Wins at I-96
Lake Odessa, MI.
7/18/09
By Richard Bila
2004 Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee racer Roger Wing took home the 50 lap $2,000 to win feature race on Saturday night at I-96 Speedway. Wing drove his Rocket chassis, Bert’s Glass and Tom Benson Remax Nesmith Ultimate Champion Late model. For the Middleton driver it was his second win of the year at I-96.
“The yellow flags came out at the right time for me, I was catching lapped traffic and passing some cars”, stated Wing of the lap 17 and lap 42 yellow flags for Gary Vandermark and Dan Hubble. “I was not sure where to run, and where they were running behind me”, speaking of second place finisher Kris Patterson and third place John McClure.
After another great looking four wide salute and with fireworks going off, Mike Nugent and Patterson brought the field down to the green flag, and Patterson jumped into the early lead. The sixth starting wing moved up quickly to the second spot and on lap two, dove under Patterson in turn four, but had to let off as he did not have enough room to make the pass.
The fourth lap ended up being the money lap, as once again Wing dove under Patterson in turn four and made the car stick this time to take the lead he would not surrender. That left Patterson and McClure to battle for second and they exchanged that position several times, with Patterson finally over taking McClure during the lap 42 restart. Nugent, Bill Bray, Rick Stout, Trevor Sloan, Bill Trueblood Jr., Christian Rayburn and Scott Ehlert rounded out the top ten.
“I want to thank Andy and Mike for bringing this series to Michigan. This series gives late model drivers an affordable way to continue to race”, stated Wing in victory lane. Patterson was driving his Rocket as well, sponsored by Tom Benson Remax and St. John’s KFC.
Third place finisher McClure, drove his Stealth chassis, Glen’s glass and welding and IDI late model to one of his best finishes in the UCLMS. “When the race started, I really thought I had the car to beat. I was feeling real good running up front. Then about half way, the car got a little hot, so I had to back off a little”, stated third place McClure.
Bray, Patterson and Jay Vandyke won heat races.
The street stocks were also in action and Clarksville racer Aaron “the lone” Wolf started on the pole and led the entire 20 lap feature, in a race that was yellow flag city. After each yellow flag and double file restart, Wolf would pull away to leave the rest of the field to race for second.
Ronald “the magic man Wiers would pull along side Wolf a couple of times, but could not make the pass. Cody Denny, AJ Ward, Hilary Smith, Tim Hegner, Cort Skoog, Ronnie Mathis, Randy Adams, Ronald Wiers and Wayne Parkhurst rounded out the top ten. With Wolf’s fifth win of the year, the point race really tighten even more! Terry Humphreys and Wiers won the heat races.
The road beaters were also in action on the 3/8 mile track, and Vermontville’s Scott Rumsey won his first feature of the year. It was not easy for Rumsey, who had to hold off the “Dominator” Rob Nieman, who has won seven features so far this year. John Primm nosed out Nieman for second at the finish line. Brad Harbenski, Nikki Primm, Colee Ruesink, Ben Fust, Khris Twigg, Steve Wawiernia and James Harbenski rounded out the top ten.
The red flag came out during the 17th lap for a three car accident that found Terry Henderson up side down in turn three. All drivers were ok. Primm and Rumsey won the heat races.
Michigan Center’s Nick Nelson won the 20 lap mini sprint feature for his first of the year. Jason Holibaugh, Derek Donaldson, AL Halbert, Jay Steinebach and Mike Higdon rounded out the field. Donaldson won the heat.
Next week, July 25, the regular five divisions will be back in action. The UCLMS and UMP mods racing on the ½ mile, and the street stocks, road beaters and mini sprints on the 3/8 track.
Also, $5.00 admission tickets are available, that will put you in a drawing for a chance to win $2,500. For more information contact the track at 616-642-0555.
Coming on August 1, at I-96, will see the last visit of the Sprints on Dirt for the 2009 season.
And just a side note, the stars and cars of the UCLMS will be racing at the MT. Pleasant Speedway Friday night July24 for a rain delayed night of racing.
7/18/09
By Richard Bila
2004 Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee racer Roger Wing took home the 50 lap $2,000 to win feature race on Saturday night at I-96 Speedway. Wing drove his Rocket chassis, Bert’s Glass and Tom Benson Remax Nesmith Ultimate Champion Late model. For the Middleton driver it was his second win of the year at I-96.
“The yellow flags came out at the right time for me, I was catching lapped traffic and passing some cars”, stated Wing of the lap 17 and lap 42 yellow flags for Gary Vandermark and Dan Hubble. “I was not sure where to run, and where they were running behind me”, speaking of second place finisher Kris Patterson and third place John McClure.
After another great looking four wide salute and with fireworks going off, Mike Nugent and Patterson brought the field down to the green flag, and Patterson jumped into the early lead. The sixth starting wing moved up quickly to the second spot and on lap two, dove under Patterson in turn four, but had to let off as he did not have enough room to make the pass.
The fourth lap ended up being the money lap, as once again Wing dove under Patterson in turn four and made the car stick this time to take the lead he would not surrender. That left Patterson and McClure to battle for second and they exchanged that position several times, with Patterson finally over taking McClure during the lap 42 restart. Nugent, Bill Bray, Rick Stout, Trevor Sloan, Bill Trueblood Jr., Christian Rayburn and Scott Ehlert rounded out the top ten.
“I want to thank Andy and Mike for bringing this series to Michigan. This series gives late model drivers an affordable way to continue to race”, stated Wing in victory lane. Patterson was driving his Rocket as well, sponsored by Tom Benson Remax and St. John’s KFC.
Third place finisher McClure, drove his Stealth chassis, Glen’s glass and welding and IDI late model to one of his best finishes in the UCLMS. “When the race started, I really thought I had the car to beat. I was feeling real good running up front. Then about half way, the car got a little hot, so I had to back off a little”, stated third place McClure.
Bray, Patterson and Jay Vandyke won heat races.
The street stocks were also in action and Clarksville racer Aaron “the lone” Wolf started on the pole and led the entire 20 lap feature, in a race that was yellow flag city. After each yellow flag and double file restart, Wolf would pull away to leave the rest of the field to race for second.
Ronald “the magic man Wiers would pull along side Wolf a couple of times, but could not make the pass. Cody Denny, AJ Ward, Hilary Smith, Tim Hegner, Cort Skoog, Ronnie Mathis, Randy Adams, Ronald Wiers and Wayne Parkhurst rounded out the top ten. With Wolf’s fifth win of the year, the point race really tighten even more! Terry Humphreys and Wiers won the heat races.
The road beaters were also in action on the 3/8 mile track, and Vermontville’s Scott Rumsey won his first feature of the year. It was not easy for Rumsey, who had to hold off the “Dominator” Rob Nieman, who has won seven features so far this year. John Primm nosed out Nieman for second at the finish line. Brad Harbenski, Nikki Primm, Colee Ruesink, Ben Fust, Khris Twigg, Steve Wawiernia and James Harbenski rounded out the top ten.
The red flag came out during the 17th lap for a three car accident that found Terry Henderson up side down in turn three. All drivers were ok. Primm and Rumsey won the heat races.
Michigan Center’s Nick Nelson won the 20 lap mini sprint feature for his first of the year. Jason Holibaugh, Derek Donaldson, AL Halbert, Jay Steinebach and Mike Higdon rounded out the field. Donaldson won the heat.
Next week, July 25, the regular five divisions will be back in action. The UCLMS and UMP mods racing on the ½ mile, and the street stocks, road beaters and mini sprints on the 3/8 track.
Also, $5.00 admission tickets are available, that will put you in a drawing for a chance to win $2,500. For more information contact the track at 616-642-0555.
Coming on August 1, at I-96, will see the last visit of the Sprints on Dirt for the 2009 season.
And just a side note, the stars and cars of the UCLMS will be racing at the MT. Pleasant Speedway Friday night July24 for a rain delayed night of racing.
Daggett Wins at Crystal in SOD Action
By T.J. Buffenbarger: ,
CRYSTAL, Mich. (July 18, 2009) - Dustin Daggett continued his remarkable season by winning Saturday’s Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP feature event at Crystal Motor Speedway. The win was Daggett’s eighth in 2009 and fourth in a row at Crystal diving the Mott Motorsports Gaerte powered Maxim chassis.
Steve Irwin and Davey Brown started on the front row of the 25-lap feature event. Brown led the first lap, but Daggett took command shortly before Brown spun and was collected by Mike Daggett. Brown tipped over to bring out the red flag, but was able to continue. Mike Daggett had to retire from the event.
From there it was all Dustin Daggett out front dominating the 25-lap affair. Bret Mann moved up from sixth to take second. Ryan Grubaugh, Gregg Dalman, and Steve Irwin rounded out the top five.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Results
Heat Races (Top sixteen in passing points advance to the “A” Feature)
Engler Machine and Tool Heat Race #1 (8 Laps): 1. 85 – Mike Daggett, 2. 13 – Davey Brown, 3. 30 – Steve Irwin, 4. 00 – Ryan Grubaugh, 5. 8 – Tim Champlin, 6. 31 – Andy Teunessen, 7. 10 – Ryan Davis, 8. 07 – Jake Stebner, 9. 22t – Tank Brakenberry, 10. 89 – Chris Pobanz.
Lane Automotive/Comp Cams Heat Race #2 (8 Laps): 1. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 10x – Chad Goff, 4. 22s – Aaron Shaffer, 5. 19 – Jody Hunt, 6. 70 – Jim Lingar, 7. 21 – Matt Lumbert, 8. 41 – Jim Goetgeluck. DNS: 27 – Ryan Ruhl.
Butlerbuilt Heat Race #3 (8 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 21t – Troy Chehowski, 3. 46 – Robert Huisken, 4. 3g – Tim Norman, 5. 77 – Keith Love, 6. 47x – Louie Carufel, 7. 66 – Ernie Kuehneman, Jr, 8. 2t – Ralph Brakenberry, 9. 29s – Marques Hffer.
Total Seal Fast Car Dash presented by Gaerte Engines (4 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 4. 30 – Steve Irwin.
“B" Mains – Top four finishers advance to the “A” Feature
Engine Pro B-Main (10 Laps): 1. 47x – Louie Carufel, 2. 10 – Ryan Davis, 3. 07 – Jake Stebner, 4. 66 – Ernie Kuehneman, Jr, 5. 70 – Jim Lingar, 6. 89 – Chris Pobanz, 7. 2t – Ralph Brakenberry, 8. 21 – Matt Lumbert, 9. 22t – Tank Brakenberry, 10. 29s – Marques Huffer. DNS: 27 – Ryan Ruhl, 41-Jim Goetgeluck.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz “A” Main Event
“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 00 – Ryan Grubaugh, 4. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 5. 30 – Steve Irwin, 6. 3g – Tim Norman, 7. 10x – Chad Goff, 8. 22s – Aaron Shaffer, 9. 46 – Robert Huisken, 10. 31 – Andy Teunessen, 11. 21t – Troy Chewhowski, 12. 47x – Louie Carufel, 13. 13 – Davey Brown, 14. 77 – Keith Love, 15. 19B – Jody Hunt, 16. 10 – Ryan Davis, 17. 07 – Jake Stebner, 18. 8 – Tim Champlin, 19. 66 – Ernie Kuehneman, Jr, 20. 85 – Mike Daggett.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Point Standings (Top Ten): 1. Brett Mann 1,846, 2. Gregg Dalman 1,824, 3. Tim Norman 1,808, 4. Dustin Daggett 1,758, 5. Robert Huisken 1,688, 6. Ryan Grubaugh 1,619, 7. Ryan Ruhl 1,270, 8. Steve Irwin 1,006, 9. Dain Naida 936, 10. Tim Champlin 902. ”
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TJ Buffenbarger
http://www.tjslideways.com
CRYSTAL, Mich. (July 18, 2009) - Dustin Daggett continued his remarkable season by winning Saturday’s Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP feature event at Crystal Motor Speedway. The win was Daggett’s eighth in 2009 and fourth in a row at Crystal diving the Mott Motorsports Gaerte powered Maxim chassis.
Steve Irwin and Davey Brown started on the front row of the 25-lap feature event. Brown led the first lap, but Daggett took command shortly before Brown spun and was collected by Mike Daggett. Brown tipped over to bring out the red flag, but was able to continue. Mike Daggett had to retire from the event.
From there it was all Dustin Daggett out front dominating the 25-lap affair. Bret Mann moved up from sixth to take second. Ryan Grubaugh, Gregg Dalman, and Steve Irwin rounded out the top five.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Results
Heat Races (Top sixteen in passing points advance to the “A” Feature)
Engler Machine and Tool Heat Race #1 (8 Laps): 1. 85 – Mike Daggett, 2. 13 – Davey Brown, 3. 30 – Steve Irwin, 4. 00 – Ryan Grubaugh, 5. 8 – Tim Champlin, 6. 31 – Andy Teunessen, 7. 10 – Ryan Davis, 8. 07 – Jake Stebner, 9. 22t – Tank Brakenberry, 10. 89 – Chris Pobanz.
Lane Automotive/Comp Cams Heat Race #2 (8 Laps): 1. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 10x – Chad Goff, 4. 22s – Aaron Shaffer, 5. 19 – Jody Hunt, 6. 70 – Jim Lingar, 7. 21 – Matt Lumbert, 8. 41 – Jim Goetgeluck. DNS: 27 – Ryan Ruhl.
Butlerbuilt Heat Race #3 (8 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 21t – Troy Chehowski, 3. 46 – Robert Huisken, 4. 3g – Tim Norman, 5. 77 – Keith Love, 6. 47x – Louie Carufel, 7. 66 – Ernie Kuehneman, Jr, 8. 2t – Ralph Brakenberry, 9. 29s – Marques Hffer.
Total Seal Fast Car Dash presented by Gaerte Engines (4 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 4. 30 – Steve Irwin.
“B" Mains – Top four finishers advance to the “A” Feature
Engine Pro B-Main (10 Laps): 1. 47x – Louie Carufel, 2. 10 – Ryan Davis, 3. 07 – Jake Stebner, 4. 66 – Ernie Kuehneman, Jr, 5. 70 – Jim Lingar, 6. 89 – Chris Pobanz, 7. 2t – Ralph Brakenberry, 8. 21 – Matt Lumbert, 9. 22t – Tank Brakenberry, 10. 29s – Marques Huffer. DNS: 27 – Ryan Ruhl, 41-Jim Goetgeluck.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz “A” Main Event
“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 79 – Brett Mann, 3. 00 – Ryan Grubaugh, 4. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 5. 30 – Steve Irwin, 6. 3g – Tim Norman, 7. 10x – Chad Goff, 8. 22s – Aaron Shaffer, 9. 46 – Robert Huisken, 10. 31 – Andy Teunessen, 11. 21t – Troy Chewhowski, 12. 47x – Louie Carufel, 13. 13 – Davey Brown, 14. 77 – Keith Love, 15. 19B – Jody Hunt, 16. 10 – Ryan Davis, 17. 07 – Jake Stebner, 18. 8 – Tim Champlin, 19. 66 – Ernie Kuehneman, Jr, 20. 85 – Mike Daggett.
Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Point Standings (Top Ten): 1. Brett Mann 1,846, 2. Gregg Dalman 1,824, 3. Tim Norman 1,808, 4. Dustin Daggett 1,758, 5. Robert Huisken 1,688, 6. Ryan Grubaugh 1,619, 7. Ryan Ruhl 1,270, 8. Steve Irwin 1,006, 9. Dain Naida 936, 10. Tim Champlin 902. ”
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TJ Buffenbarger
http://www.tjslideways.com
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