In what Johnny VanDoorn described as a "missed setup" he was able to take an ill handling car to a third place finish. VanDoorn started 11th and was able to ride for 250 laps before trying to make a run for the front. Late in the race VanDoorn dodged a bullet when a spinning car clipped his right front. Luckily the damage was cosmetic. VanDoorn stated, "Championships are won on your worst race days, today was one of those." " I am extremely proud of our race team" VanDoorn currently leads the CRA Points standings.
Redbud 300 Finish at Anderson Speedway
1 - 25 Ross Kenseth
2 - 10 Steve Dorer
3 - 61 Johnny VanDoorn
4 - 26 Bubba Pollard
5 - 51 Becca Kasten
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Dustin Daggett Wins Cherry Raceway’s Engine ASCS Sprints On Dirt
Dustin Daggett Wins Cherry Raceway’s Engine ASCS Sprints On Dirt
Invasion Of The “Great White North”
Fife Lake, Michigan (Friday, July 20th, 2012): The fire breathing,
winged warriors of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt Presented by
ARP invaded the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval of Cherry
Raceway, located southeast of Traverse City in Fife Lake, Michigan for
their first of three scheduled appearances in the “Great White North”
The first race was scheduled for June 2nd, but that was canceled due
to Mother Nature. This time around there was no sign of weather and
the Sprint Cars put on an exciting show in front of a packed house.
The first A-main to hit the racing surface was made up of the members
of the Four Cylinder Warrior division for a 15-lap event. The front
row was made up of Bob Craycraft, and Andrew Austin. It would be
Austin jumping out to the early lead. The yellow flag was never thrown
in this feature, which made it easy for the Manton, Michigan native to
pick up the win.
The win was the second for the Joe’s Garage Chevrolet Cavalier of
2012. Craycraft was the second place finisher, John Edingfield would
finish third, Russ Carrier, and Nick Olds would round out the top
five. Edingfield won the heat race, and Austin won the dash.
Up next it was the 15 lap main event for the Four Cylinder Compacts.
The field was lead out by the front row of Ryan Andras, and 2010 track
champion Autumn Beeman. Beeman managed to jump out to the eary
advantage. With only two cautions, Beeman would go unchallenged for
the race lead, as she would go on to pick up the win.
The Buckley, Michigan teen managed to pick up her fifth victory of the
season, and three in a row for the Beeman’s Towing / Ford. 13-year
old Chris Casey would follow in second, and 15-year old Ryan Andras
would finish third. Dylan Rousch, and Dalton Bouscher would make up
the top five. The loan heat race, as well as the dash both went to
Beeman.
They were followed out by the Street Stocks who were led out by James
Clem, and Tim Tabaczka for their 15-lap feature. It would be Tabaczka
jumping out early to lead lap 1. Clem did everything he could to try
and make a plea for the lead. However at the end of the race Tabaczka
would be the one headed to victory lane.
The win was the second in a row for the Manistee, Michigan native in
his #45 Parkdale Auto / Chevrolet. He was followed by Clem who settled
for second, Rookie and Overall Points Leader, 19-year old Allen Oyer,
16-year old Andy Nickerson III, and Mark Phillips completed the top
five. Tabaczka also won the heat race, as well as the dash.
The Cruiser Bombers rolled out for their for the start to their 15-lap
A-main. They would be led to Tim Beebe’s green flag by the front row
of Alicia Roszczewski, and Charlie Woebbking. However, it would be
Jimmy Hiller getting past the front row to lead the opening lap.
With the yellow flag waving only a couple of times, there was no
challenge for the Kalkaska, Michigan teenager. The race was the fifth
of the season for the Forest Area Car Company / Chevrolet Monte Carlo
driven by the 14-year old. Jeremiah Woebbeking finished in the runner
up spot, followed by Emery Smith who was third while Rookie of the
Year points leader Roszczewski, and Charlie Woebbking finished off the
top five. Hiller was also the winner of the heat race as well as the
dash.
The final main event to take to the racing surface was the Engine Pro
ASCS Sprints On Dirt. Greg Wheeler was the pole sitter for the main
event. Dustin Daggett, who started third was the drive to lead lap 1.
He would then go on to completely dominate the race by lapping all
drivers up to fourth place until a caution would halt his charge on
lap 20. He then would pick up right where he left off, and would go on
to get the victory.
This was the Portland, Michigan drivers first feature win of the
season. Steve Irwin would be the second place finisher, Greg Wheeler
would settle for third. Ryan Grubaugh, and Ryan Ruhl rounding out the
top five finishers. Ruhl, Wheeler, and Grubaugh picked up the heat
victories.
The next event on the 2012 calendar is on Friday, July 27th as the
traveling cars and stars of the Flint, Michigan based Allstar
Performance Michigan Dirt Cup Modifieds Tour Presented by Lane
Automotive invades Fife Lake, Michigan as an expected field of 40+ of
the best UMP Modifieds drivers and teams in the Midwestern United
States will make the trek up to the “Great White North”.
Joining the UMP Modifieds will be the Street Stocks, Cruiser Bombers,
Four-Cylinders Warriors, and Four-Cylinders Compacts. Ticket Prices
for Friday, July 27th are: Adults (13-59): $15.00 – Seniors (60 and
Over): $12.00 – Children (6-12) $6.00 – Kids (5 and Under): FREE – Pit
Passes: $25.00. The Pit Gates Open at 5:00p.m., the Grandstand Gates
Open at 6:00p.m. Practice Starts at 6:30p.m., as well and then after
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing Begins
at approximately 7:30p.m.
Cherry Raceway is located at: 8649 East M-113 in Fife Lake, Michigan.
For more information, please call: 1 (231) 468-1477. Don’t forget to
check out the track website at: www.cherryraceway.com You can also
follow us on Facebook by going to: www.facebook.com/cherryraceway and
clicking on the “Like” button as well as on Twitter by going to:
www.twitter.com/cherryraceway
Invasion Of The “Great White North”
Fife Lake, Michigan (Friday, July 20th, 2012): The fire breathing,
winged warriors of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt Presented by
ARP invaded the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval of Cherry
Raceway, located southeast of Traverse City in Fife Lake, Michigan for
their first of three scheduled appearances in the “Great White North”
The first race was scheduled for June 2nd, but that was canceled due
to Mother Nature. This time around there was no sign of weather and
the Sprint Cars put on an exciting show in front of a packed house.
The first A-main to hit the racing surface was made up of the members
of the Four Cylinder Warrior division for a 15-lap event. The front
row was made up of Bob Craycraft, and Andrew Austin. It would be
Austin jumping out to the early lead. The yellow flag was never thrown
in this feature, which made it easy for the Manton, Michigan native to
pick up the win.
The win was the second for the Joe’s Garage Chevrolet Cavalier of
2012. Craycraft was the second place finisher, John Edingfield would
finish third, Russ Carrier, and Nick Olds would round out the top
five. Edingfield won the heat race, and Austin won the dash.
Up next it was the 15 lap main event for the Four Cylinder Compacts.
The field was lead out by the front row of Ryan Andras, and 2010 track
champion Autumn Beeman. Beeman managed to jump out to the eary
advantage. With only two cautions, Beeman would go unchallenged for
the race lead, as she would go on to pick up the win.
The Buckley, Michigan teen managed to pick up her fifth victory of the
season, and three in a row for the Beeman’s Towing / Ford. 13-year
old Chris Casey would follow in second, and 15-year old Ryan Andras
would finish third. Dylan Rousch, and Dalton Bouscher would make up
the top five. The loan heat race, as well as the dash both went to
Beeman.
They were followed out by the Street Stocks who were led out by James
Clem, and Tim Tabaczka for their 15-lap feature. It would be Tabaczka
jumping out early to lead lap 1. Clem did everything he could to try
and make a plea for the lead. However at the end of the race Tabaczka
would be the one headed to victory lane.
The win was the second in a row for the Manistee, Michigan native in
his #45 Parkdale Auto / Chevrolet. He was followed by Clem who settled
for second, Rookie and Overall Points Leader, 19-year old Allen Oyer,
16-year old Andy Nickerson III, and Mark Phillips completed the top
five. Tabaczka also won the heat race, as well as the dash.
The Cruiser Bombers rolled out for their for the start to their 15-lap
A-main. They would be led to Tim Beebe’s green flag by the front row
of Alicia Roszczewski, and Charlie Woebbking. However, it would be
Jimmy Hiller getting past the front row to lead the opening lap.
With the yellow flag waving only a couple of times, there was no
challenge for the Kalkaska, Michigan teenager. The race was the fifth
of the season for the Forest Area Car Company / Chevrolet Monte Carlo
driven by the 14-year old. Jeremiah Woebbeking finished in the runner
up spot, followed by Emery Smith who was third while Rookie of the
Year points leader Roszczewski, and Charlie Woebbking finished off the
top five. Hiller was also the winner of the heat race as well as the
dash.
The final main event to take to the racing surface was the Engine Pro
ASCS Sprints On Dirt. Greg Wheeler was the pole sitter for the main
event. Dustin Daggett, who started third was the drive to lead lap 1.
He would then go on to completely dominate the race by lapping all
drivers up to fourth place until a caution would halt his charge on
lap 20. He then would pick up right where he left off, and would go on
to get the victory.
This was the Portland, Michigan drivers first feature win of the
season. Steve Irwin would be the second place finisher, Greg Wheeler
would settle for third. Ryan Grubaugh, and Ryan Ruhl rounding out the
top five finishers. Ruhl, Wheeler, and Grubaugh picked up the heat
victories.
The next event on the 2012 calendar is on Friday, July 27th as the
traveling cars and stars of the Flint, Michigan based Allstar
Performance Michigan Dirt Cup Modifieds Tour Presented by Lane
Automotive invades Fife Lake, Michigan as an expected field of 40+ of
the best UMP Modifieds drivers and teams in the Midwestern United
States will make the trek up to the “Great White North”.
Joining the UMP Modifieds will be the Street Stocks, Cruiser Bombers,
Four-Cylinders Warriors, and Four-Cylinders Compacts. Ticket Prices
for Friday, July 27th are: Adults (13-59): $15.00 – Seniors (60 and
Over): $12.00 – Children (6-12) $6.00 – Kids (5 and Under): FREE – Pit
Passes: $25.00. The Pit Gates Open at 5:00p.m., the Grandstand Gates
Open at 6:00p.m. Practice Starts at 6:30p.m., as well and then after
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing Begins
at approximately 7:30p.m.
Cherry Raceway is located at: 8649 East M-113 in Fife Lake, Michigan.
For more information, please call: 1 (231) 468-1477. Don’t forget to
check out the track website at: www.cherryraceway.com You can also
follow us on Facebook by going to: www.facebook.com/cherryraceway and
clicking on the “Like” button as well as on Twitter by going to:
www.twitter.com/cherryraceway
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Muskegon's Mike Garvey Having Fun "Again"
Montgomery Motor Speedway: Garvey going for 2nd straight
Racer, 49, still running strong
Written by
Ethan Bernal
Pro Late Model racer Mike Garvey returns to Montgomery Motor Speedway today for the first time since his June 16 victory for the fourth race in the Show Me the Money series.
Garvey, who drives the Buddy’s Home Furnishings No. 1 Ford Fusion, cruised to a 3.7-second victory in the last Show Me the Money 100, ahead of last year’s series champion Hunter Robbins. Garvey is second on the point standings for the series at 157, behind Robbins at 188.
“It was just a good night,” Garvey said. “The car was fast and really consistent. That’s they key at Montgomery is that the car doesn’t get tight as the race goes on. We were able to keep the car good and neutral the whole race, and the car just drove really good.”
Garvey finished third in the series-opening race March 31 and ninth June 2 before making the right adjustments to get to victory lane. “In the first race, we got a little too tight as the race went on,” Garvey said. “In the second race, we freed it up too much. The biggest thing about Montgomery is that there is such a difference in grip from daytime to nighttime that we just have to try to make sure we have the car freed up enough to be good at night.”
Despite his recent success at the track, Garvey knows better than to assume victory.
“There’s a bunch of good racers there that you can never count out,” Garvey said. “You never know week in and week out who’s going to stand out. We won the last race, and hopefully we can bring some momentum in and maybe get two in a row.”
Garvey continues to pad his resumé in the Late Models after racing in all three NASCAR series from 1993 to 2010. During the later years of his NASCAR career, Garvey starting a consulting business. He teamed up with 21-year-old Matt Hawkins, and they enjoyed great success until Hawkins died in 2009 from an accidental gunshot.
Garvey continued consulting after Hawkins’ death. He had success with other racers but still felt unfulfilled.
“It wasn’t the same,” Garvey said. “Something happened to me when Matt died. Something was different, I wasn’t having as much fun anymore.”
Soon after, Garvey was asked by long-time friend and current car owner Tracy Goodson to consult. When Garvey went to see Goodson, their conversation turned to other subjects.
“We hired Mike to come help us with a car, and that’s how we got to talking,” Goodson said. “I asked him to come back and race, and here we are.”
It didn’t take long for Garvey to make a decision. “I thought, ‘Why not? I might go back and have some fun,’” Garvey said. “And that’s what we’ve done.”
Decades of racing has not eroded Garvey’s passion for the sport. Now 49 years old, he doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.
“I love it today as much as the first time I raced,” Garvey said. “I’m having a lot of fun.”
Racer, 49, still running strong
Written by
Ethan Bernal
Pro Late Model racer Mike Garvey returns to Montgomery Motor Speedway today for the first time since his June 16 victory for the fourth race in the Show Me the Money series.
Garvey, who drives the Buddy’s Home Furnishings No. 1 Ford Fusion, cruised to a 3.7-second victory in the last Show Me the Money 100, ahead of last year’s series champion Hunter Robbins. Garvey is second on the point standings for the series at 157, behind Robbins at 188.
“It was just a good night,” Garvey said. “The car was fast and really consistent. That’s they key at Montgomery is that the car doesn’t get tight as the race goes on. We were able to keep the car good and neutral the whole race, and the car just drove really good.”
Garvey finished third in the series-opening race March 31 and ninth June 2 before making the right adjustments to get to victory lane. “In the first race, we got a little too tight as the race went on,” Garvey said. “In the second race, we freed it up too much. The biggest thing about Montgomery is that there is such a difference in grip from daytime to nighttime that we just have to try to make sure we have the car freed up enough to be good at night.”
Despite his recent success at the track, Garvey knows better than to assume victory.
“There’s a bunch of good racers there that you can never count out,” Garvey said. “You never know week in and week out who’s going to stand out. We won the last race, and hopefully we can bring some momentum in and maybe get two in a row.”
Garvey continues to pad his resumé in the Late Models after racing in all three NASCAR series from 1993 to 2010. During the later years of his NASCAR career, Garvey starting a consulting business. He teamed up with 21-year-old Matt Hawkins, and they enjoyed great success until Hawkins died in 2009 from an accidental gunshot.
Garvey continued consulting after Hawkins’ death. He had success with other racers but still felt unfulfilled.
“It wasn’t the same,” Garvey said. “Something happened to me when Matt died. Something was different, I wasn’t having as much fun anymore.”
Soon after, Garvey was asked by long-time friend and current car owner Tracy Goodson to consult. When Garvey went to see Goodson, their conversation turned to other subjects.
“We hired Mike to come help us with a car, and that’s how we got to talking,” Goodson said. “I asked him to come back and race, and here we are.”
It didn’t take long for Garvey to make a decision. “I thought, ‘Why not? I might go back and have some fun,’” Garvey said. “And that’s what we’ve done.”
Decades of racing has not eroded Garvey’s passion for the sport. Now 49 years old, he doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.
“I love it today as much as the first time I raced,” Garvey said. “I’m having a lot of fun.”
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