Friday, April 27 2007
Van Wormer Wins “Player Hater 50” at Winston Speedway
Winston Speedway fans witnessed some of the fastest laps ever turned in a Late Model Friday April 27th, 2007. The Integra Shocks & Springs” Player Hater” 50 Late Model Invitational was the highlight of the night’s events. Although top Late Model drivers across the state made up a 31 car field, there was clearly one Late Model driver who was the class of the field.Twenty four late models started the main event with a bang; literally. Five cautions in the first five laps saw eight cars leave the field. The most damaging in the early going was a 13 car pile up on the front stretch that took out 2006 Winston Speedway track champion Kevin Nelson and former Thunderbird Track Champion Eddie Reyes. The Red Flag was waved and clean up took just over 20 minutes. When racing resumed there was not doubt who was the driver to beat.When you looked over the star studded Late Model field you would never have envisioned such a dominating performance by one driver. With names like Grega, Spangler, Seaver, Olger, etc., no fans envisioned what they witnessed on this night. Jeep Van Wormer out of Pinconning, MI not only dominated the 50 lap event, he embarrassed the field. When the checkered flag was waved Van Wormer had lapped everyone in the field up to 4th place finisher Kurt Spalding. Spalding’s “Fast Qualifying” honors earlier in the evening are a good indication just how good Van Wormer was on this night. Van Wormer started on the pole position and led all 50 laps. Van Wormer’s 5th place qualifying time was a little misleading. Van Wormer was the last Late Model driver to arrive at Winston and turned his Qualifying laps after only a couple of hot laps. It would be his only misfortune of the night. The race for second was won by Rusty Seaver over Eric Spangler. Spalding and Tom Sprague Jr rounded out the top five. The second half of the top ten was made up of by Dave Hilliker, Troy Vanderveen, Kevin Nelson Jr, Rob Taylor and Rich Neiser. Heat Races were won by Neiser, Hilliker, Nelson, and Ricky Whipple. The transfer spots in the “B-Main was earned by Nelson Jr and Steve Zakarajsek. Elex Leyton was credited with the B- Main win. Spalding tripped the clock with a new Late Model track record of 13.889 to earn the $100 bonus from Integra Shocks & Springs.VanWormer not only did himself proud, he did Integra Racing Shocks proud. Van Wormer’s $1500 winners check was not the only one he received for his efforts. Because Van wormer was racing with “Integra Racing Shocks” he claimed additional bonuses of $500 for winning, $100 for leading half way and also received a brand new set of racing shocks from Integra.
In the Integra Racing Shocks & Springs UMP Modified division Andy Sprague and John McCaul battled from start to finish. Sprague was able top earn top honors after making a high side pass of McCaul on lap five after a restart. McCaul was relentless in his pursuit to gain back the lead but Sprague hit all his marks and went on to win the 20 lap main event. Dan Dykman, Steve Hilliker and Tim Tuttle rounded out the top five. Heat races were won by Brandon Tailpulus, Mike Wilbern, and Rich Neiser. The “B” Main transfer spots were earned by Randy Whitten, Fran couch, and Daryl Woodring. Brian Keister was credited with the win for the “B”Feature. Sprague won the Dash event and McCaul took Fast time honors with a Modified track record 14.496 second trip around Winston’s 3/8ths mile oval.
In the Port City Racing Sportsman division it was Oakridge High School senior Kyle Borgman taking his first win of the season. Borgman used his outside front row position to the fullest. After completing a pass of Mike Anderson on lap one, Borgman held off the charges of second place finisher Chad Weinrick and third place finisher Ralph Sternberg to take the win. Bud Steinman and Sadie Klien rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Steiman and Weinrick. Dash honors were also claimed by Weinrick.
The Port City Racing Bomber, Sprague Auto Parts Mini Stock and Young Gun division features were all delayed until next Friday because of Winston’s curfew. They will be running double features next week. These divisions did get their dash and heat race events in on the night. In the Bombers Jamie Lorenze and Robert Erickson were heat race winners. Tony Weinrick won the Dash event.
The Mini Stock heat race was won by Nate Tarte and their Dash event was won by Adam Spencer. Seth Moody picked up the Heat race win for the Young Guns and Eric Harrald took Dash honors.
Next weekend Friday May 4th will see all six divisions of Winston Speedway hit the track for more exciting racing. On Saturday May 5th fans will be treated to the first Lakeshore Demolition Derby of the season. For the Best in Family Entertainment along the Lakeshore make your way to Winston Speedway.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Weinrick’s Claim top Honors at Winston Speedway on Opening Night
Winston Speedway opened the 2007 season on Friday April 20th. Mother nature finally smiled upon West Michigan and at the end of opening night new owners Tom and Lois Sprague were all smiles. After spending the last three months working day and night they finally breathed a sigh of relief when the last checkered flag was waved at the end of the night. Not only were the fans treated to great weather they were treated to a spruced up facility and some great racing. A couple of brothers highlighted the night by visiting victory lane for their feature events.In the Intregra Shocks and Springs Late Model division Kevin Nelson Jr started out the season exactly where he ended it; in victory lane. Nelson Jr proved his win at the Fall Spectacular in 2006 was no fluke. Fast Qualifier Dean Huizenga, lost the lead to Tom Sprague Jr on the backstretch who would also lose his lead to Nelson Jr on the front stretch. Once Nelson Jr was out front he was able to work his way through lapped traffic and take home the win. Sprague Jr finished second over Eddie Reyes, Kevin Nelson and rookie Mick Latch. In heat races Keven Juusola and Nelson Jr were winners. Bill McCormick won the “Glamour Car” award for the best-looking Late Model.
If you would have seen Tim Tuttle’s UMP Modified earlier in the week you would have said he would never make it to Winston for their opening night. A viscous wreck the previous Saturday at Thunderbird Race Park left his car in pieces. Tuttle wrenched on his car all week and proved everybody wrong. Not only was he ready, Tuttle’s car was a rocket. Using the low line Tuttle went from seventh to first on lap twelve of their twenty lap main event. Mike Wilbern chased Tuttle to the runner-up spot. Dan Dykman edged Randy Whitten for third. Jacob Poel’s fifth place finish was impressive after he started dead last in the twenty-two car field after a spin in qualifying. Heats were won by Poel and Derek Poland. Greg Smith was voted the Integra Shocks and Springs Glamour car for the Modified Division.
In the Port City Racing Sportsman division driver Chad Weinrick proved he does not want to be a bridesmaid this season. After finishing second in the standings last year to five time Sportsman Champion Greg Smith last season, Weinrick came out and made a statement. Weinrick made it perfectly clear that he is the man to beat this year. Weinrick dominated the evening by winning his heat race and leading every lap of the feature event. Kyle Borgman finished second ahead of Bud Steinman, Ralph Sternberg and Mike Anderson. The Glamour car Sportsman winner was Mike Epplett.
Bragging rights became a family affair for the Weinrick family. Bomber Driver Tony Weinrick could not let his brother out do him on opening night. Tony matched his brother’s efforts by leading every lap to take home the feature win in the Port City Racing Bomber division and was voted the Glamour Car award winner. Tim Epplett, Jamie Lorenze, Chad Dehaan and Mitch Smith chased Weinrick across the finish line. Lorenze and Bill Delong were heat race winners.
2006 Mini Stock Track Champion Carl McCann showed why he earned those honors. McCann won the Sprague’s Auto Parts main event in convincing fashion over April Spriggs, Nate Tarte, Adam Spencer and Amanda Roland. Luke Near won the Heat race. Jerry Meyering took home Glamour Car honors.Young Gun driver Eric Harrald was smiling from ear to ear in victory lane as he earned the checkered flag for Sprague’s Auto Parts feature. Coming for the checkered flag it looked like Kiley Kennedy might be celebrating in victory lane but contact between Harrald and Kennedy left Harrald spinning and Kennedy being placed to the rear. Harrald’s sophomore season at Winston looks to be a good one as he was placed at the point and held off Seth Moody for the win. Kennedy drove her way back to third ahead of Glenn Parker and Heat race winner Andrew Bartoszek. Kennedy was selected as the Glamour Car award winner.
Next week Friday April 27th will be the Integra Shocks and Springs “Player Hater 50” Late Model Invitational. Bonus money for the Fast Qualifier, Half Way leader as well as racers who use Integra Shocks are all part of this exciting event. This event is combined with five other divisions of exciting racing. For the best in Family entertainment make your way to Winston Speedway.
Weinrick’s Claim top Honors at Winston Speedway on Opening Night
Winston Speedway opened the 2007 season on Friday April 20th. Mother nature finally smiled upon West Michigan and at the end of opening night new owners Tom and Lois Sprague were all smiles. After spending the last three months working day and night they finally breathed a sigh of relief when the last checkered flag was waved at the end of the night. Not only were the fans treated to great weather they were treated to a spruced up facility and some great racing. A couple of brothers highlighted the night by visiting victory lane for their feature events.In the Intregra Shocks and Springs Late Model division Kevin Nelson Jr started out the season exactly where he ended it; in victory lane. Nelson Jr proved his win at the Fall Spectacular in 2006 was no fluke. Fast Qualifier Dean Huizenga, lost the lead to Tom Sprague Jr on the backstretch who would also lose his lead to Nelson Jr on the front stretch. Once Nelson Jr was out front he was able to work his way through lapped traffic and take home the win. Sprague Jr finished second over Eddie Reyes, Kevin Nelson and rookie Mick Latch. In heat races Keven Juusola and Nelson Jr were winners. Bill McCormick won the “Glamour Car” award for the best-looking Late Model.
If you would have seen Tim Tuttle’s UMP Modified earlier in the week you would have said he would never make it to Winston for their opening night. A viscous wreck the previous Saturday at Thunderbird Race Park left his car in pieces. Tuttle wrenched on his car all week and proved everybody wrong. Not only was he ready, Tuttle’s car was a rocket. Using the low line Tuttle went from seventh to first on lap twelve of their twenty lap main event. Mike Wilbern chased Tuttle to the runner-up spot. Dan Dykman edged Randy Whitten for third. Jacob Poel’s fifth place finish was impressive after he started dead last in the twenty-two car field after a spin in qualifying. Heats were won by Poel and Derek Poland. Greg Smith was voted the Integra Shocks and Springs Glamour car for the Modified Division.
In the Port City Racing Sportsman division driver Chad Weinrick proved he does not want to be a bridesmaid this season. After finishing second in the standings last year to five time Sportsman Champion Greg Smith last season, Weinrick came out and made a statement. Weinrick made it perfectly clear that he is the man to beat this year. Weinrick dominated the evening by winning his heat race and leading every lap of the feature event. Kyle Borgman finished second ahead of Bud Steinman, Ralph Sternberg and Mike Anderson. The Glamour car Sportsman winner was Mike Epplett.
Bragging rights became a family affair for the Weinrick family. Bomber Driver Tony Weinrick could not let his brother out do him on opening night. Tony matched his brother’s efforts by leading every lap to take home the feature win in the Port City Racing Bomber division and was voted the Glamour Car award winner. Tim Epplett, Jamie Lorenze, Chad Dehaan and Mitch Smith chased Weinrick across the finish line. Lorenze and Bill Delong were heat race winners.
2006 Mini Stock Track Champion Carl McCann showed why he earned those honors. McCann won the Sprague’s Auto Parts main event in convincing fashion over April Spriggs, Nate Tarte, Adam Spencer and Amanda Roland. Luke Near won the Heat race. Jerry Meyering took home Glamour Car honors.Young Gun driver Eric Harrald was smiling from ear to ear in victory lane as he earned the checkered flag for Sprague’s Auto Parts feature. Coming for the checkered flag it looked like Kiley Kennedy might be celebrating in victory lane but contact between Harrald and Kennedy left Harrald spinning and Kennedy being placed to the rear. Harrald’s sophomore season at Winston looks to be a good one as he was placed at the point and held off Seth Moody for the win. Kennedy drove her way back to third ahead of Glenn Parker and Heat race winner Andrew Bartoszek. Kennedy was selected as the Glamour Car award winner.
Next week Friday April 27th will be the Integra Shocks and Springs “Player Hater 50” Late Model Invitational. Bonus money for the Fast Qualifier, Half Way leader as well as racers who use Integra Shocks are all part of this exciting event. This event is combined with five other divisions of exciting racing. For the best in Family entertainment make your way to Winston Speedway.
Friday, November 17, 2006
John Grega Claims Dixie Cup Series Championship
Friday, November 17
John Grega Claims Dixie Cup Series Championship
Eleven time Winston Motor Speedway Late Model Championship recently claimed a championship on the Asphalt running in his Port City House Car Super Late Model.
The A+ Supply Dixie Cup Series delivered awesome edge-of-your-seat racing as the divisions big dogs came off the porch to play at Dixie . Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer John Grega out-chased the rest of the field to claim the coveted Dixie Cup Championship. Flushing’s John Doering, who officially hung up his helmet after a storied career, was 2nd followed by CRA and Winchester 400 Champion Scott Hantz from Angola, IN. Saginaw’s Norm Davis, had an outstanding year in the #24 Tom MacDonald-Plymouth, MI machine, finishing 4th just ahead of 3-time Toledo Glass City 200 Champion and Hall of Famer, Steve Sauve. Port City Racing and EMF Corp. were associate sponsors of the 5-race series while Burton , MI ’s A+ (Electrical) Supply was Sponsor of the Year.
Congratulations John!
John Grega Claims Dixie Cup Series Championship
Eleven time Winston Motor Speedway Late Model Championship recently claimed a championship on the Asphalt running in his Port City House Car Super Late Model.
The A+ Supply Dixie Cup Series delivered awesome edge-of-your-seat racing as the divisions big dogs came off the porch to play at Dixie . Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer John Grega out-chased the rest of the field to claim the coveted Dixie Cup Championship. Flushing’s John Doering, who officially hung up his helmet after a storied career, was 2nd followed by CRA and Winchester 400 Champion Scott Hantz from Angola, IN. Saginaw’s Norm Davis, had an outstanding year in the #24 Tom MacDonald-Plymouth, MI machine, finishing 4th just ahead of 3-time Toledo Glass City 200 Champion and Hall of Famer, Steve Sauve. Port City Racing and EMF Corp. were associate sponsors of the 5-race series while Burton , MI ’s A+ (Electrical) Supply was Sponsor of the Year.
Congratulations John!
Saturday, September 9, 2006
Nelson Jr, Wilbern and Lynn are “Spectacular” at Winston Motor Speedway
Saturday, September 9
Nelson Jr, Wilbern and Lynn are “Spectacular” at Winston Motor Speedway
Winston Motor Speedway concluded the 2006 season with their 4th annual “Fall Spectacular” on Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th. The weekend started with a bang literally as Friday night qualifying and racing was interrupted more than once with lighting and rain. Qualifying, Fast Car Dashes and “Dash for Cash” races were the only events able to be run on Friday. The scheduled heat races were put off until Saturday. It was a weekend of camaraderie and great racing in Rothbury.
The Late Model feature saw two drivers battle up front for most of the 50-lap feature. Matt Pickard made what could have been seen as the move of the race as he entered turn one on the first lap. Pickard was able to get his car inside of pole sitter and former Fall Spectacular winner Tom Sprague Jr and take the point. Pickard pulled away from the field running right on the bottom of the track. Outside pole sitter Tom Dusen brought out a caution on lap ten when he was off pace in turn three resulting with his Late Model being spun to the infield. On the start fans were quick to notice that Kevin Nelson Jr was working his way through the field. By lap Twenty Nelson Jr had made his way to second working the inside groove past Spargue Jr and his father Kevin Nelson. As laps wound down Nelson and Pickard ran nose to tail in the second groove. Nelson was waiting for the slightest error or mishandle by Pickard. With four laps to go Nelson found it. Exiting turn two Pickard pushed high allowing Nelson Jr to get under him and complete the pass on the backstretch. Nelson Jr than pulled away slightly in his Nelson Speed Shop/ Village Hobbies sponsored Late Model and went on to take the win. Nelson Jr’s $1500 winners share was the largest of his racing career.
“I really thought I was just going to have to settle for second,” stated Nelson Jr. “Matt was very fast and we both shared the same line” “I noticed late in the race he was losing a little bit of handle but I did not know if I could make the pass” “It was a lot of fun”
Pickard, Tim Stott, Kevin Nelson, and Rich Neiser completed the top five for the main event. Friday Night saw Tom Dusen win Time Trails. Tom Sprague Jr won the “Dash for Cash” and Pickard won the Fast Car Dash. Denny Lynn Jr. and Kevin Nelson won Saturday Heat races. Australian Pursuit honors were taken by Nelson Jr.
The Modified division continued to see one driver exhibit a great deal of patience. It seemed all summer long Mike Wilbern found a racing groove and kept working it until he found his way to the front. Tonight was no different as Wilbern waited until lap 23 of their 40 lap main event to make a pass of then leader Andy Sprague. Wilbern’s win comes on the heals of winning the 2006 Michigan Modified State Points title as well as the Winston Motor Speedway Track Title. Wilbern’s Ruby Creek Tavern sponsored Modified visited victory lane at Winston for the 12th time this season. The runner-up position was not decided until the final straight away when John McCaul completed a pass of Sprague on the inside. Dan Dykman was fourth followed by Rich Neiser. Heat races were won by Randy Whitten and Sprague. “Dash for Cash” and Qualifying honors were taken by Sprague. Tim Tuttle won the Pursuit. Rich Neiser took the Fast Car Dash win.
The Sportsman/Street Stock division provided one of the best races of the weekend. Outside Pole sitter and Thunderbird Race Park manager Troy Marciniak set the pace from the early going. Youngster Kyle Borgman was right on Marciniak's bumper for the first half of the 40-lap feature. Multi-time Thunderbird Race Park Champion Mick Latch waited in the wings while Mike Lynn worked his way to the front from his 8th place starting position. A broken rear suspension part resulted in the demise of Borgman and helped Lynn into the runner-up position. With Seventeen laps remaining Lynn and Marciniak began to run side by side. Lynn raced in the low groove. Marciniak raced on the high line. It continued this way until the very end. It seemed as though they swapped the lead at the Flagstand every lap. The fans were on there feet for most of the event. Lynn finally led by a car length with one to go and went onto take the $500 winners share. Marciniak settled for second followed by Latch, Bob Shirk and Mike Anderson. Borgman won the “Dash for Cash” and Qualifying events. Anderson and Lynn won Heat races. Brian Juusola won the Pursuit. Marciniak won the Dash event.
Bomber drive Stan Dodd has had a great month of racing. Fresh off a Bomber Track Championship at Thunderbird Race Park and a season ending Championship Race win at Winston, Dodd’s proved he was the man to beat. Dodd used a fast car, a front row starting position and smart racing down the stretch to take home the $300 payday. While seemingly on an easy cruise to a win Dodds realized that the low groove was slowing and promptly slid up to the high side. It was the move of the race as Tony Weinrick and Sadie Klien were gaining ground and undoubtedly looking to make a pass for the win. Instead Weinrick and Klien were left battling for second. Weinrick earned the second spot over Klien. Fourth place went to Bill Delong followed by Robert Erickson. Tony Weinrick’s strong weekend runs included wins in the Dash, the “Dash for Cash” and Time Trial events. Delong won the Pursuit. Erickson won the Heat race.
Mini Stock driver Brad Bates will have bragging rights all winter long, as he was able to win three of the four events for the four-cylinder cars on the weekend. Bates wins included the Feature, Dash and Time Trail events. Bates battled with Zak Rounds in the Feature event before gaining the final advantage with 10 laps to go. Mark Farber and Jared Guinn rounded out the field. Farber won the Heat race.
Another race season has come and gone at Winston Motor Speedway. It will be remembered for having five first time track champions and one who repeated for the fifth time. It will also be remembered for an outstanding race surface that was aided by Wilkerson Excavating out of Muskegon. Most importantly it will be remembered as one that was safe, competitive and enjoyable for the drivers, crews and fans of Winston Motor Speedway. The 2006 Winston Motor Speedway Banquet will be held October 21st at Muskegon Harbor Holiday Inn. For ticket information contact owners Mike and Judy Goodwin at (231) 206-1508 For the best in Family Entertainment make your way to Winston Motor Speedway.
Nelson Jr, Wilbern and Lynn are “Spectacular” at Winston Motor Speedway
Winston Motor Speedway concluded the 2006 season with their 4th annual “Fall Spectacular” on Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th. The weekend started with a bang literally as Friday night qualifying and racing was interrupted more than once with lighting and rain. Qualifying, Fast Car Dashes and “Dash for Cash” races were the only events able to be run on Friday. The scheduled heat races were put off until Saturday. It was a weekend of camaraderie and great racing in Rothbury.
The Late Model feature saw two drivers battle up front for most of the 50-lap feature. Matt Pickard made what could have been seen as the move of the race as he entered turn one on the first lap. Pickard was able to get his car inside of pole sitter and former Fall Spectacular winner Tom Sprague Jr and take the point. Pickard pulled away from the field running right on the bottom of the track. Outside pole sitter Tom Dusen brought out a caution on lap ten when he was off pace in turn three resulting with his Late Model being spun to the infield. On the start fans were quick to notice that Kevin Nelson Jr was working his way through the field. By lap Twenty Nelson Jr had made his way to second working the inside groove past Spargue Jr and his father Kevin Nelson. As laps wound down Nelson and Pickard ran nose to tail in the second groove. Nelson was waiting for the slightest error or mishandle by Pickard. With four laps to go Nelson found it. Exiting turn two Pickard pushed high allowing Nelson Jr to get under him and complete the pass on the backstretch. Nelson Jr than pulled away slightly in his Nelson Speed Shop/ Village Hobbies sponsored Late Model and went on to take the win. Nelson Jr’s $1500 winners share was the largest of his racing career.
“I really thought I was just going to have to settle for second,” stated Nelson Jr. “Matt was very fast and we both shared the same line” “I noticed late in the race he was losing a little bit of handle but I did not know if I could make the pass” “It was a lot of fun”
Pickard, Tim Stott, Kevin Nelson, and Rich Neiser completed the top five for the main event. Friday Night saw Tom Dusen win Time Trails. Tom Sprague Jr won the “Dash for Cash” and Pickard won the Fast Car Dash. Denny Lynn Jr. and Kevin Nelson won Saturday Heat races. Australian Pursuit honors were taken by Nelson Jr.
The Modified division continued to see one driver exhibit a great deal of patience. It seemed all summer long Mike Wilbern found a racing groove and kept working it until he found his way to the front. Tonight was no different as Wilbern waited until lap 23 of their 40 lap main event to make a pass of then leader Andy Sprague. Wilbern’s win comes on the heals of winning the 2006 Michigan Modified State Points title as well as the Winston Motor Speedway Track Title. Wilbern’s Ruby Creek Tavern sponsored Modified visited victory lane at Winston for the 12th time this season. The runner-up position was not decided until the final straight away when John McCaul completed a pass of Sprague on the inside. Dan Dykman was fourth followed by Rich Neiser. Heat races were won by Randy Whitten and Sprague. “Dash for Cash” and Qualifying honors were taken by Sprague. Tim Tuttle won the Pursuit. Rich Neiser took the Fast Car Dash win.
The Sportsman/Street Stock division provided one of the best races of the weekend. Outside Pole sitter and Thunderbird Race Park manager Troy Marciniak set the pace from the early going. Youngster Kyle Borgman was right on Marciniak's bumper for the first half of the 40-lap feature. Multi-time Thunderbird Race Park Champion Mick Latch waited in the wings while Mike Lynn worked his way to the front from his 8th place starting position. A broken rear suspension part resulted in the demise of Borgman and helped Lynn into the runner-up position. With Seventeen laps remaining Lynn and Marciniak began to run side by side. Lynn raced in the low groove. Marciniak raced on the high line. It continued this way until the very end. It seemed as though they swapped the lead at the Flagstand every lap. The fans were on there feet for most of the event. Lynn finally led by a car length with one to go and went onto take the $500 winners share. Marciniak settled for second followed by Latch, Bob Shirk and Mike Anderson. Borgman won the “Dash for Cash” and Qualifying events. Anderson and Lynn won Heat races. Brian Juusola won the Pursuit. Marciniak won the Dash event.
Bomber drive Stan Dodd has had a great month of racing. Fresh off a Bomber Track Championship at Thunderbird Race Park and a season ending Championship Race win at Winston, Dodd’s proved he was the man to beat. Dodd used a fast car, a front row starting position and smart racing down the stretch to take home the $300 payday. While seemingly on an easy cruise to a win Dodds realized that the low groove was slowing and promptly slid up to the high side. It was the move of the race as Tony Weinrick and Sadie Klien were gaining ground and undoubtedly looking to make a pass for the win. Instead Weinrick and Klien were left battling for second. Weinrick earned the second spot over Klien. Fourth place went to Bill Delong followed by Robert Erickson. Tony Weinrick’s strong weekend runs included wins in the Dash, the “Dash for Cash” and Time Trial events. Delong won the Pursuit. Erickson won the Heat race.
Mini Stock driver Brad Bates will have bragging rights all winter long, as he was able to win three of the four events for the four-cylinder cars on the weekend. Bates wins included the Feature, Dash and Time Trail events. Bates battled with Zak Rounds in the Feature event before gaining the final advantage with 10 laps to go. Mark Farber and Jared Guinn rounded out the field. Farber won the Heat race.
Another race season has come and gone at Winston Motor Speedway. It will be remembered for having five first time track champions and one who repeated for the fifth time. It will also be remembered for an outstanding race surface that was aided by Wilkerson Excavating out of Muskegon. Most importantly it will be remembered as one that was safe, competitive and enjoyable for the drivers, crews and fans of Winston Motor Speedway. The 2006 Winston Motor Speedway Banquet will be held October 21st at Muskegon Harbor Holiday Inn. For ticket information contact owners Mike and Judy Goodwin at (231) 206-1508 For the best in Family Entertainment make your way to Winston Motor Speedway.
Friday, September 1, 2006
It Was the “Fast” Way Around at Winston Motor Speedway
Friday, September 1
It Was the “Fast” Way Around at Winston Motor Speedway
Winston Motor Speedway fans were treated to the ASCS Sprints on Dirt Friday night September 1st. The crowd continued to make their way to Winston half way through the race program as an accident on US 31 had traffic backed up for miles. When the fans arrived they were not disappointed as the racing for all six divisions was great. When your last name is as a racecar driver is “Fast” you better be able to back it up and that is just what one SOD driver did. The other highlight of the night was the return of the title of Michigan Modified State Champion to a Winston driver.
Kevin Atkins and Grubaugh started on the front row of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz feature event. Grubaugh checked out early on while sixth-starter Gary Fast advanced to second in the opening five rounds via the topside of the track. Grubaugh's significant advantage was erased a lap later when Tom Miller spun off turn four, putting Fast on his rear nerf bar. Fast put the pressure on the leader by soon trying to pass Grubaugh on the low side of the track but was only able to pull alongside. On the 15th circuit, Grubaugh went to the bottom of the track to block Fast in turns three and four. Fast countered and ran the high line around Grubaugh to take command. Grubaugh tried to counter the move by ducking under Fast in the next corner, but could not make the move stick. From there, Fast opened up the lead through lapped traffic and held on for his first feature win of 2006. Grubaugh, Atkins, tenth-starter Tim Norman and Bill Johnson rounded out the top five. Heat races were won by Ben Rutan, and Grubaugh.
Winston Motor Speedway fans have seen Michigan Modified driver Mike Wilbern go through the ups in downs in his racing career. From breaking both of his wrists in one season in two separate accidents to losing a State Points title as a result of a clerical error. Tonight some of those memories will fade for Wilbern as he wrapped up the 2006 Michigan Modified State Title. Wilbern did not just settle for the 4th place position he needed to win the title, he put an exclamation point on it by charging to the front and picking up his eleventh feature win at Winston Motor Speedway. Early leader Nate Bostrom was quite content pacing the field on the high side for the first fifteen of the twenty lap main event. Bostrom’s line was fast but did he did not realize that Wilbern was closing fast on the inside line. With five laps to go Wilbern took his Ruby Creek Tavern sponsored Modified to the inside of Bostrom coming out of turn two and slide in front of Bostrom grabbing the lead. From their Wilbern pulled away. Andy Sprague also mad his way by Bostrom to finish in the second position. Rich Neiser and Matt Sprague completed the top five. Heat races were won by 2006 Winston Sportsman Champion Greg Smith in his first time in a Modified. Rich Neiser won the Dash Event. Wilbern was the fastest in Time Trials.
Former fulltime racer and present Thunderbird Racepark manager Troy Marciank came out to Winston and showed he has not lost his touch. Marciniak and veteran Dan Borgman had the crowd on their feet as both of them showed all the tricks of the racing to stay out front. Marciniak held the point from start to finish with Borgman doing everything but spinning him to make a pass. Jamie Gilmore was also in the mix late in the race as they were three abreast on different occasions. When the checkered flag was waved it was Marciniak holding onto the win over Borgman. Dan Wilson nipped Gilmore at the line for third. Bob Shirk rounded out the top five. Gilmore and Borgman won Heat Races. Mike Anderson took Qualifying honors. Borgman won the Dash.
Bomber Driver Nathan Walton used his starting pole starting position to the fullest. Walton led every lap of the fifteen lap main event. Walton held off the hard charges of Sadie Klien, Jamie Woodring, Tony Weinrick and Jamie Lorenze. The win was Walton’s second of the season. Heat races were won by Bill Delong and Weinrick. Woodring took Dash event honors. Klien was the fast Qualifier.
Nathon Walton almost pulled off a Double Feature win. Nathon preceded his win in the Bomber Division by racing Luke Near bumper to bumper in the Mini Stock Division the entire only to come up a little bit short. Near has been a master a Winston over the years and tonight was no exception. Near’s Feature win was his fourth off the season while running part time. Brad Bates, Mike Lynn and April Spriggs completed the top five. Zak Rounds won the Heat race. Walton won the Dash event. Brad Bates was the Quick Qualifier.
Young Gun driver Kiley Kennedy was the top gun of the night. Kennedy picked up her third feature win of the season along with winning the Heat Race and Dash events. Kennedy led every lap beating in the Main event winning over Adam Spencer, Glen Parker and Eric Harrald. Spencer was the Fastest Young Gun in Qualifying.
Next Weekend Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th mark the “Fourth Annual Fall Spectacular” at Winston Motor Speedway. Two days of exciting racing kicks off Friday night with Qualifying at 6:30 and Heat Races and Specials to follow. Saturday Night racing will start at 5:00 Late Models will be running a 50 lap $1500 to win main event to high light Saturday Nights Feature events. Michigan Modifeds, Sportsman, Bombers, Mini Stocks, and Young Guns will all have more money and laps to make it a Saturday night to remember. For the Best in Family entertainment make your way to Winston Motor Speedway.
It Was the “Fast” Way Around at Winston Motor Speedway
Winston Motor Speedway fans were treated to the ASCS Sprints on Dirt Friday night September 1st. The crowd continued to make their way to Winston half way through the race program as an accident on US 31 had traffic backed up for miles. When the fans arrived they were not disappointed as the racing for all six divisions was great. When your last name is as a racecar driver is “Fast” you better be able to back it up and that is just what one SOD driver did. The other highlight of the night was the return of the title of Michigan Modified State Champion to a Winston driver.
Kevin Atkins and Grubaugh started on the front row of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz feature event. Grubaugh checked out early on while sixth-starter Gary Fast advanced to second in the opening five rounds via the topside of the track. Grubaugh's significant advantage was erased a lap later when Tom Miller spun off turn four, putting Fast on his rear nerf bar. Fast put the pressure on the leader by soon trying to pass Grubaugh on the low side of the track but was only able to pull alongside. On the 15th circuit, Grubaugh went to the bottom of the track to block Fast in turns three and four. Fast countered and ran the high line around Grubaugh to take command. Grubaugh tried to counter the move by ducking under Fast in the next corner, but could not make the move stick. From there, Fast opened up the lead through lapped traffic and held on for his first feature win of 2006. Grubaugh, Atkins, tenth-starter Tim Norman and Bill Johnson rounded out the top five. Heat races were won by Ben Rutan, and Grubaugh.
Winston Motor Speedway fans have seen Michigan Modified driver Mike Wilbern go through the ups in downs in his racing career. From breaking both of his wrists in one season in two separate accidents to losing a State Points title as a result of a clerical error. Tonight some of those memories will fade for Wilbern as he wrapped up the 2006 Michigan Modified State Title. Wilbern did not just settle for the 4th place position he needed to win the title, he put an exclamation point on it by charging to the front and picking up his eleventh feature win at Winston Motor Speedway. Early leader Nate Bostrom was quite content pacing the field on the high side for the first fifteen of the twenty lap main event. Bostrom’s line was fast but did he did not realize that Wilbern was closing fast on the inside line. With five laps to go Wilbern took his Ruby Creek Tavern sponsored Modified to the inside of Bostrom coming out of turn two and slide in front of Bostrom grabbing the lead. From their Wilbern pulled away. Andy Sprague also mad his way by Bostrom to finish in the second position. Rich Neiser and Matt Sprague completed the top five. Heat races were won by 2006 Winston Sportsman Champion Greg Smith in his first time in a Modified. Rich Neiser won the Dash Event. Wilbern was the fastest in Time Trials.
Former fulltime racer and present Thunderbird Racepark manager Troy Marciank came out to Winston and showed he has not lost his touch. Marciniak and veteran Dan Borgman had the crowd on their feet as both of them showed all the tricks of the racing to stay out front. Marciniak held the point from start to finish with Borgman doing everything but spinning him to make a pass. Jamie Gilmore was also in the mix late in the race as they were three abreast on different occasions. When the checkered flag was waved it was Marciniak holding onto the win over Borgman. Dan Wilson nipped Gilmore at the line for third. Bob Shirk rounded out the top five. Gilmore and Borgman won Heat Races. Mike Anderson took Qualifying honors. Borgman won the Dash.
Bomber Driver Nathan Walton used his starting pole starting position to the fullest. Walton led every lap of the fifteen lap main event. Walton held off the hard charges of Sadie Klien, Jamie Woodring, Tony Weinrick and Jamie Lorenze. The win was Walton’s second of the season. Heat races were won by Bill Delong and Weinrick. Woodring took Dash event honors. Klien was the fast Qualifier.
Nathon Walton almost pulled off a Double Feature win. Nathon preceded his win in the Bomber Division by racing Luke Near bumper to bumper in the Mini Stock Division the entire only to come up a little bit short. Near has been a master a Winston over the years and tonight was no exception. Near’s Feature win was his fourth off the season while running part time. Brad Bates, Mike Lynn and April Spriggs completed the top five. Zak Rounds won the Heat race. Walton won the Dash event. Brad Bates was the Quick Qualifier.
Young Gun driver Kiley Kennedy was the top gun of the night. Kennedy picked up her third feature win of the season along with winning the Heat Race and Dash events. Kennedy led every lap beating in the Main event winning over Adam Spencer, Glen Parker and Eric Harrald. Spencer was the Fastest Young Gun in Qualifying.
Next Weekend Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th mark the “Fourth Annual Fall Spectacular” at Winston Motor Speedway. Two days of exciting racing kicks off Friday night with Qualifying at 6:30 and Heat Races and Specials to follow. Saturday Night racing will start at 5:00 Late Models will be running a 50 lap $1500 to win main event to high light Saturday Nights Feature events. Michigan Modifeds, Sportsman, Bombers, Mini Stocks, and Young Guns will all have more money and laps to make it a Saturday night to remember. For the Best in Family entertainment make your way to Winston Motor Speedway.
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