Two Feature Wins So Far In 2012 for Jacob Poel

Two Feature Wins So Far In 2012 for Jacob Poel

Spring Lake, Michigan (Wednesday, April 18th, 2012): The 2012 racing season has been going very smoothly for Defending UMP DIRTcar Racing Series Michigan State Champion, Jacob Poel. So far in 2012, the Spring Lake, Michigan driver has already recorded two Feature Wins with the latest coming at his home track of Winston Speedway in Rothbury, Michigan on April 13th during the tracks opening night festivities; The “Prelude to the Player Hater.”

“It’s really nice to start off the season on a high note. I certainly wish that Mark (Anderson) and I didn’t come together during the race. It was kind of my fault and I wish it didn’t even happen.” Offered the 24-year-old as he reflected on his win at Winston. “It was a great field of cars and I enjoy racing with Mark, he races me hard that’s for sure. I’m sure we’ll be racing quite a bit together all year long here and at I-96.” He added.

Back on April 1st, Poel and the crew ventured to Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Illinois and despite never seeing the track before pulling in that afternoon, he walked out of the Prairie State speed plant with the Feature Win. “We didn’t even plan on going, we were heading back home from Farmer City Raceway’s Illini 100 when (Two-Time Defending UMP DIRTcar Racing Series National Modifieds Champion) Mike Harrison convinced us to go, so we did. I’m glad we did too.” Poel stated.

So far in five total starts in 2012, Poel has Two Feature Wins, Three Top Five’s, and Four Top 10 finishes. Four of those Five starts have come in the state of Illinois with his single outing in Michigan resulting in his Feature Win at Winston. This Saturday, April 21st, Poel and the Jacob Poel Racing Team return to Winston for the UMP Modifieds portion of the Player Hater 50.

Poel’s primary goal in 2012 is the UMP DIRTcar Racing Series National Championship. He also hopes to repeat as UMP DIRTcar Racing Series Michigan State Champion as well as the Michigan Dirt Cup Modifieds Tour Champion and I-96 Speedway UMP Modifieds Track Champion. In addition, he’ll also chase after the 2012 Winston Speedway UMP Modifieds Title and there’s also the distinct possibility of touring with the Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds Nationals that supports the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour.

The 2011 racing season was nothing short of spectacular for Poel in UMP Modifieds competition. The Spring Lake, Michigan drivers’ list of accomplishments would make for a pretty impressive career on anyone’s resume let alone in just one season, yet Poel’s credentials coming into the 2012 campaign speak for themself.

During the 2011 campaign, Poel finished fourth in the UMP DIRTcar National Modifieds Points Standings while winning the 2011 UMP DIRTcar Racing Series Michigan State Championship as well as the Inaugural Michigan Dirt Cup Modifieds Tour Championship, and just for good measure, he also captured, ironically, his first career Track Championship by winning the 2011 I-96 Speedway UMP Modifieds Track title.

When tallying up the impressive list of wins, Poel picked up an impressive 21 Feature triumphs at six different race tracks throughout the state of Michigan. He also broke the UMP Modifieds Track Record at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio during the UMP DIRTcar National Championships in October 2011.

For the 2012 racing season, Poel’s black #82 Rocket Chassis UMP Modified will carry the sponsorship colors of Poel’s own business, Poel’s PRO-ACT Welding & Fabrication as well as 22 Below Bar & Grill, Lakeshore Custom Services, Sweet Manufacturing, A&A manufacturing, Fitness Together, Dura-Tech Racing Engines, Integra Racing Shocks, Keyser’s Port City Racing, Trago Electric, Poel’s Blueberry Farms, Fewless Motorsports and M.P.H. Promotions.

To learn more about Jacob Poel and the entire Jacob Poel Racing Team and to inquire about every type of sponsorship opportunity available for the upcoming 2012 racing season, go to the JPR Facebook Fan Page at: www.facebook.com and search “Jacob Poel Racing” A brand new Jacob Poel Racing / Poel’s PRO-ACT Welding & Fabrication Website is coming soon.