When you hear the last name Grega in Michigan racing circles you automatically think of John Grega. If you became a race fan this season you might only know the name Spike Grega. While John might have the Michigan Motor sports Hall of Fame on his resume, it has been his younger brother Spike who has been stealing the limelight. Spike has not lost a main event at Winston this season. Tonight Spike Grega pulled off double feature wins claiming both of the Johnny Mac's Auto sponsored Bomber Features. It was his fourth win of the young season
Feature Winners:
Bomber Feature #1: #97 Spike Grega
Bomber Feature #2: #97 Spike Grega
Warrior Feature #1:#7 Ryan Hamm
Warrior Feature #2 #9 Nick Curtis
Mini Stock Feature #1: #21 Brandon Tramper
Mini Stock Feature #2: #21 Brandon Tramper
Sportsman: #37 Rob Sternberg
Modifieds: #1 Jeff Erickson
Late Models: #61 Jim Fairbanks
118 Total Cars
26 Warriors
15 Mini Stock
25 Bomber
16 Street Stock
20 Modifieds
16 Late Models
Complete Results
http://www.winstonspeedway.net/Results/2010/4_30_10.pdf
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Cruz Pedregon: West Michigan Racing
(Photo Courtesy of Randy Ellen Photography)Many of today's athletes no longer take the time to return to their grassroots. Many feel it is below them and they do not want to take the time to be bothered at facilities that do not provide personal security and appearance fees.
That was not the case last Friday as West Michigan Race fans got to see Cruz Pedregon at Winston Speedway's "Player Hater 50". Pedregon is widely known for his Drag Racing career. Pedregon was the 1992 and 2008 NHRA Funny Car Champion. In 1997 Pedregon became the first Motorsports athlete to received the "Premio De Oro," the only national award for Hispanic athletes
That was not the case last Friday as West Michigan Race fans got to see Cruz Pedregon at Winston Speedway's "Player Hater 50". Pedregon is widely known for his Drag Racing career. Pedregon was the 1992 and 2008 NHRA Funny Car Champion. In 1997 Pedregon became the first Motorsports athlete to received the "Premio De Oro," the only national award for Hispanic athletes
It was very refreshing to see Pedregon mingle with the drivers and fans. More than one driver and fan stated how impressed they were with him. Even though Pedregon struggled in his race car Friday night, he sure was a winner in my eyes.
SMRE Performance Returns for 2010
West Michigan Racing.com is proud to announce the return of SMRE Performance as a marketing partner for 2010. SMRE has become one of the top Engine building companys in the world let alone West Michigan.SMRE Circle Track power plants were under the hood of 2008 Mt Pleasant Speedway Late Model Champion Justin Robinson, 2008 ALMS Sunoco Rookie of the Year Ryan Vanderveen, Winston Speedway 2007 Late Model Rookie of the Year CJ Heskett and Steve Fairbanks 2008 Corharvest Late Model Winner to name a few.
SMRE engines have made their way all over the world including Italy, UK, and Brazil.
Whether it is for the street, drag or circle track they can provide the engine that will fit your needs.
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Thank you SMRE for your support.
Jeep VanWormer: Press Release April 28th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 28, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer Scores Third Win in a Row in Player Hater 50; Eyes K-C Doubleheader Next!
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 Dirt Late Model team continued their winning ways on Friday night, April 23 at the Winston Speedway in Rothbury, Michigan! Integra Shocks and Port City Racing, who are supporters of the Iron Motorsports team, sponsored the annual running of the 'Player Hater 50' at Winston on Friday and a $2,000 winner's check was on the line. Jeep won his heat race in preliminary action and later drew the pole position for the 50-lap main event.
The Pinconning, Michigan native took the lead at the drop of the green flag and paced the field for each and every circuit in the A-Main. Jeep captured his third checkered flag in a row and the $2,000 top prize by defeating Brian Ruhlman, Ryan Unzicker, JR Hotovy, and Curtis Roberts. You can view complete results from the 'Player Hater 50' by logging onto www.winstonspeedway.net.
"We are starting to get a little momentum on our side and our Rocket car is performing very well right now," quoted Van Wormer this week. "It was cool to win at Winston on Friday in front of a bunch of family and friends. We don't get a lot of opportunities to race around home, so it was nice to run well and get into victory lane at Winston. I have to thank all of my family, crew, and sponsors for their support this season, as I couldn't do this without their help. Hopefully, we can keep this ball rolling and have a strong weekend at K-C."
The Iron Motorsports team will look to keep their winning streak alive this upcoming weekend at the K-C Raceway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The south-central Ohio venue will play host to a $5,000 to win unsanctioned show this Friday, April 30 and a $10,000 to win O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series (ASLMS) event on Saturday, May 1. The pair of high-profile races makes up the 2nd Annual 'Dirt Track World Cup Classic' weekend. If a driver can sweep the doubleheader, an extra $2,000 bonus will be paid out. Additional information concerning the 'Dirt Track World Cup Classic' can be obtained online at www.kc-raceway.com.
In other news, the #55 team has received their allotment of tickets to sell for the upcoming 'Dream 100' and 'World 100' at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio! Both general admission and reserved tickets are available for purchase. Please visit www.jeepvanwormer.com for additional information!
The IMS team thanks the following sponsors for their continued and unwavering support of the #55 team: Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Services on Site, Van Wormer Management, Rocket Chassis, Cornett Racing Engines, ACPT, Allstar Performance, Banshee Graphics, Barnes Oil Systems, Bell Racing, Beyea Headers, Brinn, Inc., Delph Communications, Duralite Wheels, Fine Line Window Tinting, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Racing Enterprises, Integra Shocks & Springs, J.C. Dubil, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe's Racing Products, K-B Carburetors, KRC Power Steering, Lane Automotive, Oakley, Outerwears, Port City Racing, R2C Performance, Ringers Gloves, Scott Performance Wire, Sweet Mfg., TWM Racing, V.P. Racing Fuels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood Engineering, and Wrisco.
To learn more about the Iron Motorsports team, log onto their home on the web located at www.jeepvanwormer.com.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.delphcommunications.com
April 28, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer Scores Third Win in a Row in Player Hater 50; Eyes K-C Doubleheader Next!
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 Dirt Late Model team continued their winning ways on Friday night, April 23 at the Winston Speedway in Rothbury, Michigan! Integra Shocks and Port City Racing, who are supporters of the Iron Motorsports team, sponsored the annual running of the 'Player Hater 50' at Winston on Friday and a $2,000 winner's check was on the line. Jeep won his heat race in preliminary action and later drew the pole position for the 50-lap main event.
The Pinconning, Michigan native took the lead at the drop of the green flag and paced the field for each and every circuit in the A-Main. Jeep captured his third checkered flag in a row and the $2,000 top prize by defeating Brian Ruhlman, Ryan Unzicker, JR Hotovy, and Curtis Roberts. You can view complete results from the 'Player Hater 50' by logging onto www.winstonspeedway.net.
"We are starting to get a little momentum on our side and our Rocket car is performing very well right now," quoted Van Wormer this week. "It was cool to win at Winston on Friday in front of a bunch of family and friends. We don't get a lot of opportunities to race around home, so it was nice to run well and get into victory lane at Winston. I have to thank all of my family, crew, and sponsors for their support this season, as I couldn't do this without their help. Hopefully, we can keep this ball rolling and have a strong weekend at K-C."
The Iron Motorsports team will look to keep their winning streak alive this upcoming weekend at the K-C Raceway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The south-central Ohio venue will play host to a $5,000 to win unsanctioned show this Friday, April 30 and a $10,000 to win O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series (ASLMS) event on Saturday, May 1. The pair of high-profile races makes up the 2nd Annual 'Dirt Track World Cup Classic' weekend. If a driver can sweep the doubleheader, an extra $2,000 bonus will be paid out. Additional information concerning the 'Dirt Track World Cup Classic' can be obtained online at www.kc-raceway.com.
In other news, the #55 team has received their allotment of tickets to sell for the upcoming 'Dream 100' and 'World 100' at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio! Both general admission and reserved tickets are available for purchase. Please visit www.jeepvanwormer.com for additional information!
The IMS team thanks the following sponsors for their continued and unwavering support of the #55 team: Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Services on Site, Van Wormer Management, Rocket Chassis, Cornett Racing Engines, ACPT, Allstar Performance, Banshee Graphics, Barnes Oil Systems, Bell Racing, Beyea Headers, Brinn, Inc., Delph Communications, Duralite Wheels, Fine Line Window Tinting, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Racing Enterprises, Integra Shocks & Springs, J.C. Dubil, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe's Racing Products, K-B Carburetors, KRC Power Steering, Lane Automotive, Oakley, Outerwears, Port City Racing, R2C Performance, Ringers Gloves, Scott Performance Wire, Sweet Mfg., TWM Racing, V.P. Racing Fuels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood Engineering, and Wrisco.
To learn more about the Iron Motorsports team, log onto their home on the web located at www.jeepvanwormer.com.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.delphcommunications.com
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
VanDoorn Top 10 Draft Pick of Speed51.com
Photo Courtesty of Speed51.comPick #6
Johnny Van Doorn
Age - 22
Hometown - Coopersville, MI
Series - CRA Super Series
If Johnny VanDoorn were a football player, he would make an excellent wide receiver. He is tall and lanky, but tough as nails… the Coopersville, MI native would make a perfect target for Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford to his over the middle.
Problem is, VanDoorn is a racecar driver. So instead of making millions catching passes for a living, he is just scrapping by to race his heart out.
VanDoorn has gone against the best of the Midwest and won. He beat out three-time CRA Super Series champion Scott Hantz for that series title in 2009 and he's a former winner of the All American 400 at Nashville.
This guy is prime for the picking. At 22, he's got enough maturation behind the wheel for the big time. He's personable and speaks very well, but he's not outgoing enough to push his career forward. Sometimes, drivers need to be a near, “pain in the ass,” to certain people to get a shot. In fact, we see a lot of drivers get that opportunity just because they've hung around the right places.
Now, contrary to popular opinion, VanDoorn is not necessarily low-buck. He does have a car owner, but he does make his success on a more limited budget compared to some.
This year he needs to continue winning in the CRA Super Series, but also get another victory in a signature event to re-establish himself as a guy who deserves a shot. Overall he has 14 top-10 votes, but no number-1s. He did, however, receive a pair of number two selections.
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