Schrader Wins UMP Mod Title, Spring Lake's Jacob Poel wins Another Feature Event

Schrader Wins UMP Mod Title

Photo Link of Jacob Poel in Victory Lane

Ken Schrader Wins UNOH DIRTcar Nationals UMP Modified Crown


Dillon, Poel, Zimmer win Triple 20s; Richards earns another DIRTcar Late Model Win

BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 19, 2013 - There were 91 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds in action at this year's UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park, and on Tuesday night Ken Schrader was crowned champion after Triple 20 features at the high-speed, half-mile dirt oval.

Ty Dillon, Jacob Poel and Nate Zimmer won the Triple 20 features for DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, with Schrader finishing fifth in his race to secure the title a night after winning the Gator Championship.

"It feels pretty good," said Schrader, who becomes the only driver to win the Gator Championship and the overall points total in the same year. "It's the second time we won the championship down here, we worked pretty hard at it. It feels awesome."

Jacob Poel of Spring Lake, Mich., claimed his second feature win of the DIRTcar Nationals in second Triple 20. Poel was the only driver of the 92 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds that participated to win more than one feature event over the course of the eight days they were in competition.


“I think the momentum is going to be awesome,” said Poel. “I really feel like we got to work all the bugs out of the car early in the year. We get to go back to Michigan with two wins before we normally start racing.”

Kenny Wallace won a special race called the Six Pack Challenge. Fans voted online during January to see their six favorite drivers compete in a six-lap dash. Wallace was the top vote-getter.

In DIRTcar Late Model action, Josh Richards won for the second consecutive night. After starting 10th and winning on Monday, Richards started 11 th Tuesday and methodically sliced his way to the front in the 30-lap feature. He was running second when leader Don O'Neal exited the race with mechanical trouble and inherited a lead he would never relinquish.

Eric Wells, Stormy Scott, Billy Moyer and Scott Bloomquist rounded out the top-five finishers.

On Wednesday, Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds join the DIRTcar Late Models at Volusia. Gates open at 5 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

For more information and updates on the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment, clickDIRTcarNationals.com or follow on Twitter at Twitter.com/DIRTcarNats.

UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Statistical Report; Feb. 19, 2013; Volusia Speedway Park; Barberville, Fla.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Triple 20 #1 - 20 laps - 1. Nate Zimmer; 2. Wayne Hammond; 3. Dwight Niehoff; 4. Joey Galloway; 5. Dave Baldwin; 6. Kevin Gummere; 7. Joe Carr; 8. Nick Kurtz; 9. Scott Mooers; 10. Tony Anderson; 11. Jason Gross; 12. Trey Bryant; 13. James Smith; 14. Shaun Daugharty.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Triple 20 #2 - 20 laps - 1. Jacob Poel; 2. Joel Ortberg; 3. Collin Thirlby; 4. Brendan Gaughan; 5. Corey Daugherty; 6. Todd Sherman; 7. Jonathan Taylor; 8. Jeff Thomas; 9. Mitchell Opatik; 10. Tyler Carpenter; 11. Jake Griffin; 12. Troy Giralmo; 13. David Mielke; DNS. J E Stalder.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Triple 20 #3 - 20 laps - 1. Ty Dillon; 2. Kenny Wallace; 3. Brian Ruhlman; 4. Kyle Bronson; 5. Ken Schrader; 6. Kelly Shryock; 7. Justin Allgaier; 8. Nick Hoffman; 9. Jeff Babcock; 10. Matt Westfall; 11. Jason Beaulieu; 12. Richard Michael Jr; 13. Dave Wietholder; 14. Kody Weisner.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Six Pack Challenge Dash - 1. Kenny Wallace; 2. Nick Hoffman; 3. Todd Sherman; 4. Nate Zimmer; 5. Collin Thirlby; 6. Dave Wietholder.

DIRTcar Late Models A-Main - 30 Laps - 1. (11) Josh Richards ($7,000); 2. (9) Eric Wells; 3. (13) Stormy Scott; 4. (7) Billy Moyer; 5. (2) Scott Bloomquist; 6. (10) Tim Fuller; 7. (23) Brady Smith; 8. (17) Bub McCool; 9. (6) Mason Zeigler; 10. (8) Bobby Pierce; 11. (15) Earl Pearson Jr.; 12. (22) Stacy Boles; 13. (20) Jimmy Mars; 14. (14) Donnie Moran; 15. (26) Brandon Sheppard; 16. (16) Morgan Bagley; 17. (18) Ricky Weiss; 18. (24) Michael Norris; 19. (21) Ron Davies; 20. (5) Don O'Neal; 21. (1) Darrell Lanigan; 22. (12) Steve Francis; 23. (19) Kenny Pettyjohn; 24. (3) Billy Moyer Jr.; 25. (4) Tim McCreadie; 26. (25) Eddie Carrier Jr.

Remaining 2013 UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 20 - (DIRTcar Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds) - $39
Thursday, Feb. 21 - (World of Outlaws Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds) - $39
Friday, Feb. 22 - (World of Outlaws Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds) - $39
Saturday, Feb. 23 - (World of Outlaws Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds) - $39

- Every ticket comes with a free pit pass fans can acquire after entering the main gate
- Reserved seats are $2 more day of show
- Children 10-and-under are free in General Admission

Jacob Poel Powers To Victory

Poel Powers To Victory

Poel Powers to UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Gator Qualifier Victory

Michigan racer locks into Monday night’s $5,000-to-win Gator Championship

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 16, 2013 – Jacob Poel made his first visit to the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment a memorable one by capturing the Gator Championship qualifier Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park.

“We just swapped a motor out yesterday, after having one problem after another,” said Poel, of Spring Lake, Mich. “I ran third in the heat and I don’t know where we started in that feature but the car was just absolutely perfect. I don’t know really what else to say. It was an amazing feeling. I’m just glad to be able to come down here with all the people that have supported me and got me here.”

Poel and Matt Cooper, of McKenzie, Tenn., split leader Bryce Jewell of Madisonville, Ky., on lap 9 before trading the top spot the following two laps. Poel distanced himself after taking the lead from Cooper on lap 11 of the 20-lap main event. The win earned Poel a nice $700 paycheck and a spot in the redraw for Monday night’s Gator Championship, where he can start no worse than 10th.

“I’ve got my confidence and that’s all I need,” Poel said. “I didn’t need to win tonight, but I wanted to. I just needed something to give me confidence after the week we’ve had down here and I definitely got that tonight.”

Cooper finished second and was one of four other drivers who also earn a spot in Monday night’s redraw by finishing in the top five. Dirt late model standout Wendell Wallace of Batesville, Ark., was third. Friday night’s winner and defending Gator Champion Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, N.C., finished fourth. Rodney Sanders of Happy, Texas who won the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals opener in his first visit to Volusia Speedway Park on Tuesday night rounded out the top five.

Jewell, UNOH DIRTcar Nationals point leader Kyle Bronson of Brandon, Fla., Jake Griffin of Quincy, Ill., Ty Dillon of Welcome, N.C., and Danny Schwartz of Ashmore, Ill., locked into inside rows six through ten for Monday night by finishing in the top 10 Saturday.

J.E. Stadler of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Donovan Lodge of Moline, Ill., claimed Last Chance Showdown victories.

There were 42 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds on hand for the first of two Gator Qualifying nights of competition. Sunday night’s racing program will feature the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series as well as the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Gator Championship Qualifying Night Two.

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A-Main (20 Laps) – 1. Jacob Poel ($700); 2. Matt Cooper; 3. Wendell Wallace; 4. Nick Hoffman; 5. Rodney Sanders; 6. Bryce Jewell; 7. Kyle Bronson; 8. Jake Griffin; 9. Ty Dillon; 10. Danny Schwartz; 11. David Mielke; 12. Garrett Stewart; 13. Donovan Lodge; 14. Troy Giralmo; 15. Jonathan Taylor; 16. Dave Wietholder; 17. J E Stalder; 18. Tyler Nicely; 19. Kyle Strickler; 20. Tyler Carpenter; 21. Jeff Thomas; 22. Corey Seckerson; 23. Levi Kissinger; 24. Brian Ruhlman.

Qualifying 1: 1. Rodney Sanders; 2. Tyler Nicely; 3. Bryce Jewell; 4. Garrett Stewart; 5. Shon Flanary; 6. J E Stalder; 7. Jake Griffin; 8. Rob Underwood; 9. Kevin Gummere; 10. Nathan Seale; 11. Masen Big Eagle;

Qualifying 2: 1. Ty Dillon; 2. Matt Cooper; 3. Dave Wietholder; 4. Kyle Strickler; 5. Joey Galloway; 6. Jacob Poel; 7. Shaun Daugharty; 8. J.R. Mason; 9. Troy Giralmo; 10. Nick Kurtz; 11. James Smith; ;

Qualifying 3: 1. Nick Hoffman; 2. David Mielke; 3. Brian Ruhlman; 4. Paul Miles; 5. Wendell Wallace; 6. Corey Seckerson; 7. Bryan Barber; 8. Scotty Kincaid; 9. Todd Sherman; 10. Larry Burkins;

Qualifying 4: 1. Kyle Bronson; 2. Levi Kissinger; 3. Tyler Carpenter; 4. Jeff Thomas; 5. Danny Schwartz; 6. Brendan Gaughan; 7. Donovan Lodge; 8. Tony Anderson; 9. Jonathan Taylor; 10. Jim Zimmer.

Heat 1: 1. Bryce Jewell; 2. Rodney Sanders; 3. Garrett Stewart; 4. Tyler Nicely; 5. Jake Griffin; 6. J E Stalder; 7. Rob Underwood; 8. Kevin Gummere; 9. Masen Big Eagle; 10. Shon Flanary; DNS. Nathan Seale.

Heat 2: 1. Ty Dillon; 2. Kyle Strickler; 3. Jacob Poel; 4. Matt Cooper; 5. Dave Wietholder; 6. Joey Galloway; 7. Troy Giralmo; 8. Nick Kurtz; 9. James Smith; 10. Shaun Daugharty; 11. J.R. Mason.

Heat 3: 1. Brian Ruhlman; 2. Nick Hoffman; 3. Corey Seckerson; 4. Wendell Wallace; 5. David Mielke; 6. Bryan Barber; 7. Scotty Kincaid; 8. Todd Sherman; 9. Larry Burkins; 10. Paul Miles.

Heat 4: 1. Tyler Carpenter; 2. Kyle Bronson; 3. Levi Kissinger; 4. Danny Schwartz; 5. Jeff Thomas; 6. Donovan Lodge; 7. Jonathan Taylor; 8. Brendan Gaughan; 9. Jim Zimmer; 10. Tony Anderson.

B-Main 1: 1. J E Stalder; 2. Troy Giralmo; 3. Rob Underwood; 4. Shon Flanary; 5. Nick Kurtz; 6. Masen Big Eagle; 7. James Smith; 8. Kevin Gummere; 9. Shaun Daugharty; 10. Joey Galloway; DNS. Nathan Seale; DNS. J.R. Mason.

B-Main 2: 1. Donovan Lodge; 2. Jonathan Taylor; 3. Scotty Kincaid; 4. Jim Zimmer; 5. Brendan Gaughan; 6. Todd Sherman; 7. Paul Miles; 8. Tony Anderson; 9. Bryan Barber; 10. Larry Burkins.



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Spring Lake's Jacob Poel Wins Dirt Car Nationals Saturday Feature

McCarl, Poel Win Saturday features

Spring Lake native Jacob Poel grabbed national UMP Modified headlines capturing a Main event win Saturday night at Volusia Speedway in Florida.  Poel survived a caution-filled 20-lap feature event to earn a victory and lock himself into Monday's Gator Championship. Monday's event is biggest paying DIRTcar UMP Modified event during the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals.

DIRTcar UMP Modifieds A-Main 

20 Laps - 1. Jacob Poel ($700); 2. Matt Cooper; 3. Wendell Wallace; 4. Nick Hoffman; 5. Rodney Sanders; 6. Bryce Jewell; 7. Kyle Bronson; 8. Jake Griffin; 9. Ty Dillon; 10. Danny Schwartz; 11. David Mielke; 12. Garrett Stewart; 13. Donovan Lodge; 14. Troy Giralmo; 15. Jonathan Taylor; 16. Dave Wietholder; 17. J E Stalder; 18. Tyler Nicely; 19. Kyle Strickler; 20. Tyler Carpenter; 21. Jeff Thomas; 22. Corey Seckerson; 23. Levi Kissinger; 24. Brian Ruhlman.