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Alec Carll subs for Ross Meeuwsen, grabs Late Model victory at Berlin Raceway
Alec Carll subs for Ross Meeuwsen, grabs Late Model victory at Berlin Raceway
By Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapids Press
MARNE -- Three-time defending Berlin Raceway Late Model champion Ross Meeuwsen gave up his ride Saturday night and headed to California to visit his son, whose wife had a baby.
Meeuwsen, of Zeeland, sure knows how to pick a replacement.
Alec Carll of Grand Rapids hopped into Meeuwsen’s No. 32 white Late Model and dominated the second half of the 60-lap Late Model feature. It was the first career Late Model win for Carll.
Carll, 21, drove around Ray Clay for the lead on lap 34 and went on to post a 2.009-second win against fast qualifier Terry Senneker in a race that went caution free.
“It feels awesome,” Carll said. “Ray was pretty good, and I knew I couldn’t go to the bottom because he was holding his line there. I had to go up high, and luckily, it handled better up high. I have to thank by dad and brother for helping me out a lot, because this thing ran perfect.”
The fact that Meeuwsen missed a race won’t hurt his chances at a fourth consecutive title. Drivers are permitted to throw out one race. Meeuwsen entered Saturday’s race sixth in points, 26 behind Senneker.
Andrew Nylaan of Hudsonville won the 30-lap Super Stock feature for his first victory of the season. Nylaan, who started third in the feature, didn’t hesitate when he got his first crack at the lead.
Nylaan was running second when the race’s only caution fell on lap 10, and that enabled him to line up inside of rookie leader Josh Hobson on the double-file restart. Nylaan overtook Hobson when the race went green, and he drove away for a 3.140 second victory over Hobson. Brian Wiersma finished third, followed by Justin Ryan.
“The cars really don’t like it when it’s hot out here like this,” Nylaan said. “The track gets really slippery, and I haven’t had any luck in the heat. I’m really happy to get one when it is really hot out.
“We made a lot of adjustments on the car, and obviously, they were for the good. Hopefully, the car will stay the same next week, and it will help me get back into contention for the points.”
Four-time defending Pro Stock champion Brian Tillema of Dorr earned his second win of the season, capturing top honors in the 25-lap main. Tillema took the lead on lap 10 and led the rest of the way, but it wasn’t easy. Two cautions fell during the final three laps, but Tillema was able to stave off Weston Jewett.
Tillema missed last week because he got engaged, and he has considered selling his car. In fact, there is a “For Sale” sign on his car.
“Money is kind of tight, and I wanted to get rid of the car and try to get a nice house,” Tillema said. “My fiance was like, ‘What are you talking about? You aren’t selling this car.’ So, we might be stuck with it for awhile.”
By Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapids Press
MARNE -- Three-time defending Berlin Raceway Late Model champion Ross Meeuwsen gave up his ride Saturday night and headed to California to visit his son, whose wife had a baby.
Meeuwsen, of Zeeland, sure knows how to pick a replacement.
Alec Carll of Grand Rapids hopped into Meeuwsen’s No. 32 white Late Model and dominated the second half of the 60-lap Late Model feature. It was the first career Late Model win for Carll.
Carll, 21, drove around Ray Clay for the lead on lap 34 and went on to post a 2.009-second win against fast qualifier Terry Senneker in a race that went caution free.
“It feels awesome,” Carll said. “Ray was pretty good, and I knew I couldn’t go to the bottom because he was holding his line there. I had to go up high, and luckily, it handled better up high. I have to thank by dad and brother for helping me out a lot, because this thing ran perfect.”
The fact that Meeuwsen missed a race won’t hurt his chances at a fourth consecutive title. Drivers are permitted to throw out one race. Meeuwsen entered Saturday’s race sixth in points, 26 behind Senneker.
Andrew Nylaan of Hudsonville won the 30-lap Super Stock feature for his first victory of the season. Nylaan, who started third in the feature, didn’t hesitate when he got his first crack at the lead.
Nylaan was running second when the race’s only caution fell on lap 10, and that enabled him to line up inside of rookie leader Josh Hobson on the double-file restart. Nylaan overtook Hobson when the race went green, and he drove away for a 3.140 second victory over Hobson. Brian Wiersma finished third, followed by Justin Ryan.
“The cars really don’t like it when it’s hot out here like this,” Nylaan said. “The track gets really slippery, and I haven’t had any luck in the heat. I’m really happy to get one when it is really hot out.
“We made a lot of adjustments on the car, and obviously, they were for the good. Hopefully, the car will stay the same next week, and it will help me get back into contention for the points.”
Four-time defending Pro Stock champion Brian Tillema of Dorr earned his second win of the season, capturing top honors in the 25-lap main. Tillema took the lead on lap 10 and led the rest of the way, but it wasn’t easy. Two cautions fell during the final three laps, but Tillema was able to stave off Weston Jewett.
Tillema missed last week because he got engaged, and he has considered selling his car. In fact, there is a “For Sale” sign on his car.
“Money is kind of tight, and I wanted to get rid of the car and try to get a nice house,” Tillema said. “My fiance was like, ‘What are you talking about? You aren’t selling this car.’ So, we might be stuck with it for awhile.”
Jacob Poel Pockets $1,000 on Rudd's Septic Service Night at I-96 Speedway
Jacob Poel Pockets $1,000 on Rudd's Septic Service Night at I-96 Speedway
Lake Odessa, Michigan (Saturday, June 4th, 2011): It was Rudd's Septic Service Night at the Races on Saturday, June 4th as it was Day II of the First Weekend in June Celebration at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The cars and stars of the four weekly divisions within the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Racing Series were back in action and all together again for the first time in almost a month.
A stellar field of teams were on the grounds and an enthusiastic crowd was on hand as well taking in the action as the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds highlighted the evening racing for a $1,000 to win. The premier weekly division at I-96, the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models was also on the card along-with the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts for a jam packed four in one show on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Current 18 and Over Rookie of the Year Points Leader Mike Vezino and 2010 Springport Motor Speedway Track Champion J.T. Leach led the Jim's Auto body UMP Sport Compacts 20-lap Feature to Chief Starter Tim Beebe's green flag and it would be Vezino beating Leach to the first corner to take the early lead as the rest of the field searched for position on the 3/8s mile.
Current Points Leader Rick Peck and Defending Track Champion Dan Reimersma both got by Leach and set their sights on Vezino as the top three pulled away from the pack. Soon Greg Pinard joined the battle making it a four car dash for the cash. Tim Horvath II made it a five car chase for the lead as Vezino and Reimersma squirted by Vezino to take over the lead on lap 12.
Soon Chuck Peterson II made it a six car battle as he shot to the outside of everybody and briefly took the lead away on lap 18 only to lose it a lap later to Reimersma as they were four-wide coming out of turn four taking the white flag lap. Pinard was on the far outside and coming out of turn two would steal the lead away from Reimersma and the Alto, Michigan driver in his Moe's Coney & Grill Pontiac would fend off Reimersma and a late charging Peck to score his first ever Feature win!
Peck finished ahead of Reimersma in second while Vezino and Horvath II were the top five. Kyle Brigance was sixth with Peterson II in seventh. Two 19-year-olds, Colee Ruesink and Caleb Schuiling were eighth and ninth as Keith Brigance finished off the top 10. Vezino and Pinard scored the heat race wins.
The Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models were up next for their 25-lap feature and it would be Kris Patterson Jr., and Dale Sheehy leading the field to the green. Patterson Jr., driving the car made famous by his legendary father, Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer and multi-time track champion, Kris Patterson, would lead the first two laps before Zack Olger charged by to grab the lead on lap three.
Olger, who won the feature the previous night up at Mt. Pleasant Speedway was looking to make it two for two on the weekend and started to slowly pull away from the rest of the field. Dona Marcoulier, who started eighth, worked his way up to second and tried in vain to reel in Olger while trying to fight off the advances of multi-time Hartford Motor Speedway track champion, Curt Spaulding who started 11th.
Soon Brandon Thirlby, who came into the night second in the UMP DIRTcar National Points Standings, joined the duo trying to chase down Olger, but slowed on the track on lap 12. He pitted and returned starting at the rear of the field. On the restart, Marcoulier briefly kept pace with Olger but soon Olger was off and running and the St. Johns, Michigan driver in his Mid-States Sales & Service Cadillac would go on to score his first I-96 Speedway Feature of the season and second feature of the weekend.
Marcoulier settled for second with Spaulding third over Thirlby who clawed his way back to finish fourth over Sheehy, who completed the top five. Patterson Jr., finished sixth as Scott Baker, Dave Hartman, Ben Hidy, and Rookie of the Year Points Leader Kathy Jarvis completed the top 10. Olger, Sheehy, and Marcoulier picked up the heat race victories.
The Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds were the highlight of the evening as their extended distance 30-lap feature paid a cool $1,000 to the winner. Jacob Poel and John McClure started on the front row of the stellar field of open-wheeled machines and it would be Poel beating McClure to the first corner to grab the early lead while the rest of the field jockeyed for position behind them.
Poel maintained his advantage while there was action all over behind the early race leader. Zack Olger, who only moments ago won the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models Feature, climbed behind the wheel of his UMP Modified and from his fifth starting spot would charge up to second place and began reeling in Poel. Soon Current Points Leader at I-96 and UMP DIRTcar Racing Series Michigan Points Leader, Mark Anderson, who won the previous night at Hartford Motor Speedway, also joined in on the battle.
While Olger and Anderson battled, Poel slowly but surely pulled away and after a marathon night of fixing his car due to an accident the night before down at Hartford, the dedication and perseverance paid off for the Spring Lake, Michigan driver as he would lead all 30 laps and pull his Poel's PRO-ACT Welding & Fabrication Chevrolet into victory lane after winning his first feature of the season.
Olger fended off Anderson to finish second for a great night for him. Anderson was third to extend his points leads while McClure and Travis Stemler were the top five. Two-Time Track Champion Todd Feutz was sixth while Tim Stemler, Trevor Sloan, Kyle Roberts, and Jared Guinn were the top 10. Poel and McClure collected the heat race triumphs.
The last race of the night was the 20-lap feature for the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and it would be Josh Loomis, the feature winner the previous night up at Mt. Pleasant Speedway and Rich Sweet leading the field to the green. Almost immediately after the green flag fell, Current Points Leader and Defending Track Champion Gary Vandermark shot up to second and the battle began!
The battle took a turn when Vandermark slipped underneath the northern invader to grab the lead away as Bill Brandt Jr., joined the duo making it a three-car battle for the lead. Several cautions plagued the event, but each time on each restart, Vandermark set the pace that everyone was following. Loomis never let Vandermark stray too far out in front and kept the reigning track champion within sight.
Try as he might though, Loomis did everything he could overtake Vandermark, but the Lowell, Michigan driver would fend off Loomis and the rest of the field and for the second time in a row, the veteran driver of the Earthworm Dozing & Excavating Chevrolet would pull into the P.A.T. Landscape & Restoration Victory Lane after winning the feature.
Brand Jr., snuck by Loomis to finish second while Jay Chlebek was fourth over 2010 Rookie of the Year Ron Harper who finished off the top five. 2009 Track Champion Aaron Wolf was sixth as Cody Denny, Ron Wiers, Harley Farkle, and Hillary Smith finished off the top 10. Loomis and Sweet were the heat race winners.
I-96 Speedway will take next weekend, Friday-Sunday, June 10-12th OFF to allow the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models teams to make the trip down to the historic Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the Dirt Late Model Dream! In addition, the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds will take advantage of the weekend off to go race in the second Michigan Dirt Cup Allstar Performance Modifieds Tour Powered by Lane Automotive, Aeroquip, and ARP event at Butler Motor Speedway on Quincy, Michigan.
The off weekend will also allow the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and Jim's Auto Body UMP Sport Compacts to visit other UMP sanctioned facilities throughout the state of Michigan in an effort to earn valuable UMP DIRTcar Series State, Regional, and National points. Originally, Bike-N-Roll Fest was scheduled for June 9-11th, but that event has been cancelled. To get your refund on your tickets for that show, visit their website at: www.bikenrollfest.com
Racing returns to Lake Odessa, Michigan on Saturday, June 18th as Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants Presents the first of three appearances by the Grand Rapids, Michigan based Engine Pro ASCS Sprints On Dirt Presented by ARP at I-96 Speedway in 2011 as the high flying, winged warriors will take on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Come out and see all the stars of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt Presented by ARP like former two-time series champion from near-by Portland, Michigan; Dustin Daggett, who just finished 8th in the World Of Outlaws Sprints Series race, "The Rumble in Michigan" at I-96 back on Memorial Day Monday, May 30th, which was won by Jason Sides.
Defending Series Champion Ryan Grubaugh from near-by St. Johns, Michigan will also be in action as well as another former two-time series champion and former three-time I-96 Speedway Track Champion, Brett Mann. Plus former series champion, Ken Mackey, former I-96 champion, Robert Huisken, and other stars like Joe Bares, Gregg Dalman, Shawn Dancer, Jared Horstman, Ryan Ruhl, Trey Smith, and many more will all invade Lake Odessa, Michigan.
Also on the card and helping celebrate Fathers Day Weekend will be the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds ($500 to win - $125 to start - $25 tow money), Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks ($300 to win - $100 to start - $25 tow money) and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts ($125 to win - $25 to start - $25 tow money) as all three divisions within the UMP DIRTcar Racing Series will also challenge the 3/8s mile. (NOTE: The Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models will have the night off in order to prepare for the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour event on Sunday, June 26th)
Every Saturday night in 2011 the Pit Gates open at 3:00p.m. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00p.m., with Practice (Hot Laps) starting at 6:00p.m. Then after the Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing begins promptly at 7:00p.m. Ticket Prices for Saturday, June 18th are; Adults (13-61): $15.00, Seniors (62 and Over): $10.00, Children (6-12): $8.00, Kids (5 and Under): FREE. Family Pass (A Family Pass will get 2 Adults and 2 Children into the races. Once inside the Kid's Club is Free for the Kids!): $35.00. Finally, Pit Passes: $25.00.
For more information, please call: 1 (616) 642-0555 or visit the website at: www.i96speedway.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season in Lake Odessa, Michigan by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "I-96 Speedway" and click on "Like" today. You can even follow us on Twitter, just go to: www.twitter.com and search "I-96 Speedway"
Lake Odessa, Michigan (Saturday, June 4th, 2011): It was Rudd's Septic Service Night at the Races on Saturday, June 4th as it was Day II of the First Weekend in June Celebration at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The cars and stars of the four weekly divisions within the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Racing Series were back in action and all together again for the first time in almost a month.
A stellar field of teams were on the grounds and an enthusiastic crowd was on hand as well taking in the action as the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds highlighted the evening racing for a $1,000 to win. The premier weekly division at I-96, the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models was also on the card along-with the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts for a jam packed four in one show on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Current 18 and Over Rookie of the Year Points Leader Mike Vezino and 2010 Springport Motor Speedway Track Champion J.T. Leach led the Jim's Auto body UMP Sport Compacts 20-lap Feature to Chief Starter Tim Beebe's green flag and it would be Vezino beating Leach to the first corner to take the early lead as the rest of the field searched for position on the 3/8s mile.
Current Points Leader Rick Peck and Defending Track Champion Dan Reimersma both got by Leach and set their sights on Vezino as the top three pulled away from the pack. Soon Greg Pinard joined the battle making it a four car dash for the cash. Tim Horvath II made it a five car chase for the lead as Vezino and Reimersma squirted by Vezino to take over the lead on lap 12.
Soon Chuck Peterson II made it a six car battle as he shot to the outside of everybody and briefly took the lead away on lap 18 only to lose it a lap later to Reimersma as they were four-wide coming out of turn four taking the white flag lap. Pinard was on the far outside and coming out of turn two would steal the lead away from Reimersma and the Alto, Michigan driver in his Moe's Coney & Grill Pontiac would fend off Reimersma and a late charging Peck to score his first ever Feature win!
Peck finished ahead of Reimersma in second while Vezino and Horvath II were the top five. Kyle Brigance was sixth with Peterson II in seventh. Two 19-year-olds, Colee Ruesink and Caleb Schuiling were eighth and ninth as Keith Brigance finished off the top 10. Vezino and Pinard scored the heat race wins.
The Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models were up next for their 25-lap feature and it would be Kris Patterson Jr., and Dale Sheehy leading the field to the green. Patterson Jr., driving the car made famous by his legendary father, Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer and multi-time track champion, Kris Patterson, would lead the first two laps before Zack Olger charged by to grab the lead on lap three.
Olger, who won the feature the previous night up at Mt. Pleasant Speedway was looking to make it two for two on the weekend and started to slowly pull away from the rest of the field. Dona Marcoulier, who started eighth, worked his way up to second and tried in vain to reel in Olger while trying to fight off the advances of multi-time Hartford Motor Speedway track champion, Curt Spaulding who started 11th.
Soon Brandon Thirlby, who came into the night second in the UMP DIRTcar National Points Standings, joined the duo trying to chase down Olger, but slowed on the track on lap 12. He pitted and returned starting at the rear of the field. On the restart, Marcoulier briefly kept pace with Olger but soon Olger was off and running and the St. Johns, Michigan driver in his Mid-States Sales & Service Cadillac would go on to score his first I-96 Speedway Feature of the season and second feature of the weekend.
Marcoulier settled for second with Spaulding third over Thirlby who clawed his way back to finish fourth over Sheehy, who completed the top five. Patterson Jr., finished sixth as Scott Baker, Dave Hartman, Ben Hidy, and Rookie of the Year Points Leader Kathy Jarvis completed the top 10. Olger, Sheehy, and Marcoulier picked up the heat race victories.
The Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds were the highlight of the evening as their extended distance 30-lap feature paid a cool $1,000 to the winner. Jacob Poel and John McClure started on the front row of the stellar field of open-wheeled machines and it would be Poel beating McClure to the first corner to grab the early lead while the rest of the field jockeyed for position behind them.
Poel maintained his advantage while there was action all over behind the early race leader. Zack Olger, who only moments ago won the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models Feature, climbed behind the wheel of his UMP Modified and from his fifth starting spot would charge up to second place and began reeling in Poel. Soon Current Points Leader at I-96 and UMP DIRTcar Racing Series Michigan Points Leader, Mark Anderson, who won the previous night at Hartford Motor Speedway, also joined in on the battle.
While Olger and Anderson battled, Poel slowly but surely pulled away and after a marathon night of fixing his car due to an accident the night before down at Hartford, the dedication and perseverance paid off for the Spring Lake, Michigan driver as he would lead all 30 laps and pull his Poel's PRO-ACT Welding & Fabrication Chevrolet into victory lane after winning his first feature of the season.
Olger fended off Anderson to finish second for a great night for him. Anderson was third to extend his points leads while McClure and Travis Stemler were the top five. Two-Time Track Champion Todd Feutz was sixth while Tim Stemler, Trevor Sloan, Kyle Roberts, and Jared Guinn were the top 10. Poel and McClure collected the heat race triumphs.
The last race of the night was the 20-lap feature for the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and it would be Josh Loomis, the feature winner the previous night up at Mt. Pleasant Speedway and Rich Sweet leading the field to the green. Almost immediately after the green flag fell, Current Points Leader and Defending Track Champion Gary Vandermark shot up to second and the battle began!
The battle took a turn when Vandermark slipped underneath the northern invader to grab the lead away as Bill Brandt Jr., joined the duo making it a three-car battle for the lead. Several cautions plagued the event, but each time on each restart, Vandermark set the pace that everyone was following. Loomis never let Vandermark stray too far out in front and kept the reigning track champion within sight.
Try as he might though, Loomis did everything he could overtake Vandermark, but the Lowell, Michigan driver would fend off Loomis and the rest of the field and for the second time in a row, the veteran driver of the Earthworm Dozing & Excavating Chevrolet would pull into the P.A.T. Landscape & Restoration Victory Lane after winning the feature.
Brand Jr., snuck by Loomis to finish second while Jay Chlebek was fourth over 2010 Rookie of the Year Ron Harper who finished off the top five. 2009 Track Champion Aaron Wolf was sixth as Cody Denny, Ron Wiers, Harley Farkle, and Hillary Smith finished off the top 10. Loomis and Sweet were the heat race winners.
I-96 Speedway will take next weekend, Friday-Sunday, June 10-12th OFF to allow the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models teams to make the trip down to the historic Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the Dirt Late Model Dream! In addition, the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds will take advantage of the weekend off to go race in the second Michigan Dirt Cup Allstar Performance Modifieds Tour Powered by Lane Automotive, Aeroquip, and ARP event at Butler Motor Speedway on Quincy, Michigan.
The off weekend will also allow the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and Jim's Auto Body UMP Sport Compacts to visit other UMP sanctioned facilities throughout the state of Michigan in an effort to earn valuable UMP DIRTcar Series State, Regional, and National points. Originally, Bike-N-Roll Fest was scheduled for June 9-11th, but that event has been cancelled. To get your refund on your tickets for that show, visit their website at: www.bikenrollfest.com
Racing returns to Lake Odessa, Michigan on Saturday, June 18th as Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants Presents the first of three appearances by the Grand Rapids, Michigan based Engine Pro ASCS Sprints On Dirt Presented by ARP at I-96 Speedway in 2011 as the high flying, winged warriors will take on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Come out and see all the stars of the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt Presented by ARP like former two-time series champion from near-by Portland, Michigan; Dustin Daggett, who just finished 8th in the World Of Outlaws Sprints Series race, "The Rumble in Michigan" at I-96 back on Memorial Day Monday, May 30th, which was won by Jason Sides.
Defending Series Champion Ryan Grubaugh from near-by St. Johns, Michigan will also be in action as well as another former two-time series champion and former three-time I-96 Speedway Track Champion, Brett Mann. Plus former series champion, Ken Mackey, former I-96 champion, Robert Huisken, and other stars like Joe Bares, Gregg Dalman, Shawn Dancer, Jared Horstman, Ryan Ruhl, Trey Smith, and many more will all invade Lake Odessa, Michigan.
Also on the card and helping celebrate Fathers Day Weekend will be the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds ($500 to win - $125 to start - $25 tow money), Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks ($300 to win - $100 to start - $25 tow money) and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts ($125 to win - $25 to start - $25 tow money) as all three divisions within the UMP DIRTcar Racing Series will also challenge the 3/8s mile. (NOTE: The Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models will have the night off in order to prepare for the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour event on Sunday, June 26th)
Every Saturday night in 2011 the Pit Gates open at 3:00p.m. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00p.m., with Practice (Hot Laps) starting at 6:00p.m. Then after the Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing begins promptly at 7:00p.m. Ticket Prices for Saturday, June 18th are; Adults (13-61): $15.00, Seniors (62 and Over): $10.00, Children (6-12): $8.00, Kids (5 and Under): FREE. Family Pass (A Family Pass will get 2 Adults and 2 Children into the races. Once inside the Kid's Club is Free for the Kids!): $35.00. Finally, Pit Passes: $25.00.
For more information, please call: 1 (616) 642-0555 or visit the website at: www.i96speedway.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season in Lake Odessa, Michigan by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "I-96 Speedway" and click on "Like" today. You can even follow us on Twitter, just go to: www.twitter.com and search "I-96 Speedway"
Crystal Motor Speedway: Winners Circle June 4th
Crystal Results:
141 Cars
SS:
Heat: JR Schmid
Heat: Mike Vandermark Jr.
Heat: Kyle Prochaska
B-Main: Zach Hoyt
Feature: Mike Vandermark Jr
LM:
Heat: Mark Andersen
Heat: Kyle Borgman
Feature: Carl Ries
Mora:
Heat: Rod Wiles
Feature: Doug Rousch
Flinn Stock:
Heat: Austin Bean
Heat: Felicia Rohn
Feature: Zach Rummer
Pro Stock:
Heat: Mike Husted
Heat: Bobby Lynn
Heat: Don Rohn
B-Main: Rod Heikkela
Feature: Chaney Newland
IMCA:
Heat: Myron Deyoung
Heat: Jason Borton
Heat: Cliff Denman
B-Main: Dan Minikey
C-Main: Josh Borton
Feature: Chad Wernette
Pro Truck:
Heat: Scott Nieman
Heat: Carl Thayer
Feature: Carl Thayer
141 Cars
SS:
Heat: JR Schmid
Heat: Mike Vandermark Jr.
Heat: Kyle Prochaska
B-Main: Zach Hoyt
Feature: Mike Vandermark Jr
LM:
Heat: Mark Andersen
Heat: Kyle Borgman
Feature: Carl Ries
Mora:
Heat: Rod Wiles
Feature: Doug Rousch
Flinn Stock:
Heat: Austin Bean
Heat: Felicia Rohn
Feature: Zach Rummer
Pro Stock:
Heat: Mike Husted
Heat: Bobby Lynn
Heat: Don Rohn
B-Main: Rod Heikkela
Feature: Chaney Newland
IMCA:
Heat: Myron Deyoung
Heat: Jason Borton
Heat: Cliff Denman
B-Main: Dan Minikey
C-Main: Josh Borton
Feature: Chad Wernette
Pro Truck:
Heat: Scott Nieman
Heat: Carl Thayer
Feature: Carl Thayer
Saturday, June 4, 2011
AMA D14 Motorcycles Wrap Up Night I of the First Weekend in June Celebration at I-96 Speedway
AMA D14 Motorcycles Wrap Up Night I of the First Weekend in June Celebration at I-96 Speedway
Lake Odessa, Michigan (Friday, June 3rd, 2011): The first of two nights of racing to kick off the month of June was on Friday, June 3rd at I-96 Speedway and featured the second event of 2011 for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) District 14 Flat Track Motorcycles in Lake Odessa, Michigan. A great field of riders and their bikes competed and treated the fans in the grandstands to a thrilling night of two-wheeled racing action up on the big 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked dirt oval.
AMA District 14 is a non-profit organization based in Midland, Michigan that promotes all aspects of motorcycling including Flat Track Racing as well as Motocross, Hare Scrambles, Enduros, Ice Races, Hill Climbing, ATV Racing, and Road Racing. AMA District 14 Club Council, Inc., is made up of AMA clubs and promoters in the lower peninsula of Michigan and a small Eastern corner of the Upper Peninsula.
As for the results for the Flat Track riders and teams in Lake Odessa, Michigan on a beautiful Friday night the big Feature Winners of the night were Devin Pfeiffer who won in both the 401-505cc B and 201-250cc Open divisions while Jacob Nichols scored Feature Wins in both the 0-51cc Multi-Speed and 0-51cc Chain divisions. The premier division within AMA District 14 is the Combo division and the feature winner was Tyler Hicks as he out-dueled Chaz Springsteen, the son of legendary AMA Grand National rider to take the main event of the evening.
The rest of the Feature Winners were; Nicholas Myers - 401-505cc A, Eric Kolenda - 251cc+ Open Twin, Cory Clare - Veteran 30+, Mark Davidson - Super Senior 50+, Kyle Johnson - 251-450cc Open, Calob Blain - 66-85cc 6-11 years old, Gage Beland - 52-65cc 6-11 years old, Rick Hitchcock - 451cc+ Open Single, John Kolenda - Vintage 0-400cc, and Natalie Brinker - 0-51cc Pee Wee Shaft Drive.
This event was the second of five to be held in Lake Odessa, Michigan during the 2011 racing season. The remaining schedule for the AMA District 14 Flat Track Motorcycles at I-96 this season will see them visiting on Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th for Motorcycle Flat Track Mayhem Weekend.
The season finale, which is a non-points race for AMA District 14, is set for Friday, July 22nd as part of the DMX Nation Bike Rally which goes from Tuesday-Saturday, July 19-23rd. In addition to the Flat Trackers Season finale, the DMX Nation Bike Rally Weekend will be highlighted by the traveling stars of the AMA Grand National Flat Track Motorcycles Series the next night on Saturday, July 23rd.
The first weekend of racing in June continues THIS Saturday, June 4th, as the cars and stars of the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Racing Series take over with a full 4 in 1 show. The Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds headline the nights' activities and will be going for $1,000 to win on Rudd's Septic Service Night at the Races! In addition, the Top 5 is getting a bump in pay as well: 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $400, 4th - $325, 5th - $300, 6th - $185, 7th - $140, 8th - $135, 9th - $130, 10th-20th - $125, $25 Tow Money.
The premier division within the UMP DIRTcar Racing Series in Lake Odessa, Michigan; the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models ($1,200 to win - $200 to start - $50 tow money) are back in action while the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks ($300 to win - $100 to start - $25 tow money) and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts ($125 to win - $25 to start - $25 tow money) are also on the card as all four divisions will take on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Every Saturday night in 2011 (Unless Noted for Special Events) the Pit Gates open at 3:00p.m. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00p.m., with Practice (Hot Laps) starting at 6:00p.m. Then after the Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing begins promptly at 7:00p.m.
Ticket Prices every Saturday night (Unless Noted for Special Events) are: Adults (13-61): $12.00, Seniors (62 and Over): $8.00, Children (6-12): $5.00, Kids (5 and Under): FREE. Family Pass (A Family Pass will get 2 Adults and 2 Children into the races. Once inside the Kid's Club is Free for the Kids!): $30.00. Finally, Pit Passes: $25.00.
Camping is allowed throughout the Weekend for absolutely Free. For more information, please call: 1 (616) 642-0555 or visit the website at: www.i96speedway.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season in Lake Odessa, Michigan by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "I-96 Speedway" and click on "Like" today. You can even follow us on Twitter, just go to: www.twitter.com and search "I-96 Speedway"
Lake Odessa, Michigan (Friday, June 3rd, 2011): The first of two nights of racing to kick off the month of June was on Friday, June 3rd at I-96 Speedway and featured the second event of 2011 for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) District 14 Flat Track Motorcycles in Lake Odessa, Michigan. A great field of riders and their bikes competed and treated the fans in the grandstands to a thrilling night of two-wheeled racing action up on the big 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked dirt oval.
AMA District 14 is a non-profit organization based in Midland, Michigan that promotes all aspects of motorcycling including Flat Track Racing as well as Motocross, Hare Scrambles, Enduros, Ice Races, Hill Climbing, ATV Racing, and Road Racing. AMA District 14 Club Council, Inc., is made up of AMA clubs and promoters in the lower peninsula of Michigan and a small Eastern corner of the Upper Peninsula.
As for the results for the Flat Track riders and teams in Lake Odessa, Michigan on a beautiful Friday night the big Feature Winners of the night were Devin Pfeiffer who won in both the 401-505cc B and 201-250cc Open divisions while Jacob Nichols scored Feature Wins in both the 0-51cc Multi-Speed and 0-51cc Chain divisions. The premier division within AMA District 14 is the Combo division and the feature winner was Tyler Hicks as he out-dueled Chaz Springsteen, the son of legendary AMA Grand National rider to take the main event of the evening.
The rest of the Feature Winners were; Nicholas Myers - 401-505cc A, Eric Kolenda - 251cc+ Open Twin, Cory Clare - Veteran 30+, Mark Davidson - Super Senior 50+, Kyle Johnson - 251-450cc Open, Calob Blain - 66-85cc 6-11 years old, Gage Beland - 52-65cc 6-11 years old, Rick Hitchcock - 451cc+ Open Single, John Kolenda - Vintage 0-400cc, and Natalie Brinker - 0-51cc Pee Wee Shaft Drive.
This event was the second of five to be held in Lake Odessa, Michigan during the 2011 racing season. The remaining schedule for the AMA District 14 Flat Track Motorcycles at I-96 this season will see them visiting on Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th for Motorcycle Flat Track Mayhem Weekend.
The season finale, which is a non-points race for AMA District 14, is set for Friday, July 22nd as part of the DMX Nation Bike Rally which goes from Tuesday-Saturday, July 19-23rd. In addition to the Flat Trackers Season finale, the DMX Nation Bike Rally Weekend will be highlighted by the traveling stars of the AMA Grand National Flat Track Motorcycles Series the next night on Saturday, July 23rd.
The first weekend of racing in June continues THIS Saturday, June 4th, as the cars and stars of the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Racing Series take over with a full 4 in 1 show. The Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds headline the nights' activities and will be going for $1,000 to win on Rudd's Septic Service Night at the Races! In addition, the Top 5 is getting a bump in pay as well: 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $400, 4th - $325, 5th - $300, 6th - $185, 7th - $140, 8th - $135, 9th - $130, 10th-20th - $125, $25 Tow Money.
The premier division within the UMP DIRTcar Racing Series in Lake Odessa, Michigan; the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models ($1,200 to win - $200 to start - $50 tow money) are back in action while the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks ($300 to win - $100 to start - $25 tow money) and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts ($125 to win - $25 to start - $25 tow money) are also on the card as all four divisions will take on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Every Saturday night in 2011 (Unless Noted for Special Events) the Pit Gates open at 3:00p.m. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00p.m., with Practice (Hot Laps) starting at 6:00p.m. Then after the Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing begins promptly at 7:00p.m.
Ticket Prices every Saturday night (Unless Noted for Special Events) are: Adults (13-61): $12.00, Seniors (62 and Over): $8.00, Children (6-12): $5.00, Kids (5 and Under): FREE. Family Pass (A Family Pass will get 2 Adults and 2 Children into the races. Once inside the Kid's Club is Free for the Kids!): $30.00. Finally, Pit Passes: $25.00.
Camping is allowed throughout the Weekend for absolutely Free. For more information, please call: 1 (616) 642-0555 or visit the website at: www.i96speedway.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season in Lake Odessa, Michigan by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "I-96 Speedway" and click on "Like" today. You can even follow us on Twitter, just go to: www.twitter.com and search "I-96 Speedway"
Friday, June 3, 2011
Eric Jones Race Report
Special fromParagon Racing Team
Quick turnaround for 15-year-old Erik Jones after a rough night at Columbus; Anderson up next
Byron, MI (June 2, 2011) - Erik Jones had high hopes heading into the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com on Saturday, May 28th at Columbus Motor Speedway in Columbus, Ohio. The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend would see the Byron, Michigan teenager celebrating his 15th birthday on Memorial Day Monday, so what better birthday present then his first win of 2011?
In the second ever race within the inaugural season for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts, the day started off well enough for Jones as he was quickest in Practice around the 1/3 (0.333) mile semi-banked paved oval. He would win his first Keyser Manufacturing Fast Qualifier Award with a 13.796 which measured out to 86.982mph.
He would then draw a five for an inversion and was looking to get to the front from his fifth starting position. He knew he’d have his work cut out for him with the stellar field in front of and behind him. "Our Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet was fast right out of the box, after a few laps around the track I knew that this was going to be a fast racecar." Explained the now 15-year-old. "Getting fast time and establishing the track record meant a lot to me and my whole team, it was great to get a pole in the second race of the season."
As Jones worked his way up to second, on lap 27, contact with another car sent Jones into a spin and he was slapped by another machine that had nowhere to go. Forced to pit, Jones would restart at the rear of the field. "The car suffered a lot of front end damage. But this Paragon Racing Team never gave up. After several trips to the pits and a missing front bumper, we still managed an 11th place finish." Jones continued.
"It’s not the finish we set out for, but given the obstacles we faced, to make it to the checkered flag was a huge accomplishment for our team." He added. "Big Thanks to our entire crew who never gave up the whole race." He ended. Jones currently sits second place in the JEGS/CRA/GM point’s standings, just nine markers behind point’s leader, Eddie Hoffman (199-190).
There’s very little turnaround time to fix the damage from Columbus as race #3 in the inaugural season for the JEGS/CRA/GM series is on Saturday, June 4th at the fast ¼ (0.250) mile high-banked paved oval of Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana for the running of the Anderson 100 Presented by JEGS.com.
For the 2011 racing season, Car Owners, Dave and Carol Jones have assembled a top notch put crew which consists of; Crew Chief Butch VanDoorn, along-with Two-Time Defending CRA Super Series Champion Johnny VanDoorn, as well as Branden Lines, Barry Bramblett, Brandon Rose, and Ken Bond.
Jones' #4 Chevrolet Impala will carry primary sponsorship from Paragon Corvette Reproductions as well as, CG Financial Services, Snap Fitness, Simpson Race Products, Looby & Baumgarten CPA's, M.P.H. Promotions, Port City Racecars, and Paragon Racing Team. To learn more about Erik Jones and the Paragon Racing Team and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 racing season, log onto the teams' website at www.erikjonesracing.com
Quick turnaround for 15-year-old Erik Jones after a rough night at Columbus; Anderson up next
Byron, MI (June 2, 2011) - Erik Jones had high hopes heading into the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com on Saturday, May 28th at Columbus Motor Speedway in Columbus, Ohio. The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend would see the Byron, Michigan teenager celebrating his 15th birthday on Memorial Day Monday, so what better birthday present then his first win of 2011?
In the second ever race within the inaugural season for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts, the day started off well enough for Jones as he was quickest in Practice around the 1/3 (0.333) mile semi-banked paved oval. He would win his first Keyser Manufacturing Fast Qualifier Award with a 13.796 which measured out to 86.982mph.
He would then draw a five for an inversion and was looking to get to the front from his fifth starting position. He knew he’d have his work cut out for him with the stellar field in front of and behind him. "Our Paragon Corvette Reproductions Chevrolet was fast right out of the box, after a few laps around the track I knew that this was going to be a fast racecar." Explained the now 15-year-old. "Getting fast time and establishing the track record meant a lot to me and my whole team, it was great to get a pole in the second race of the season."
As Jones worked his way up to second, on lap 27, contact with another car sent Jones into a spin and he was slapped by another machine that had nowhere to go. Forced to pit, Jones would restart at the rear of the field. "The car suffered a lot of front end damage. But this Paragon Racing Team never gave up. After several trips to the pits and a missing front bumper, we still managed an 11th place finish." Jones continued.
"It’s not the finish we set out for, but given the obstacles we faced, to make it to the checkered flag was a huge accomplishment for our team." He added. "Big Thanks to our entire crew who never gave up the whole race." He ended. Jones currently sits second place in the JEGS/CRA/GM point’s standings, just nine markers behind point’s leader, Eddie Hoffman (199-190).
There’s very little turnaround time to fix the damage from Columbus as race #3 in the inaugural season for the JEGS/CRA/GM series is on Saturday, June 4th at the fast ¼ (0.250) mile high-banked paved oval of Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana for the running of the Anderson 100 Presented by JEGS.com.
For the 2011 racing season, Car Owners, Dave and Carol Jones have assembled a top notch put crew which consists of; Crew Chief Butch VanDoorn, along-with Two-Time Defending CRA Super Series Champion Johnny VanDoorn, as well as Branden Lines, Barry Bramblett, Brandon Rose, and Ken Bond.
Jones' #4 Chevrolet Impala will carry primary sponsorship from Paragon Corvette Reproductions as well as, CG Financial Services, Snap Fitness, Simpson Race Products, Looby & Baumgarten CPA's, M.P.H. Promotions, Port City Racecars, and Paragon Racing Team. To learn more about Erik Jones and the Paragon Racing Team and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 racing season, log onto the teams' website at www.erikjonesracing.com
Jeep Van Wormer Heads to Hartford Motor Speedway Tonight!
Jeep Van Wormer Heads to Hartford Motor Speedway Tonight!
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) The Iron Motorsports team had another busy weekend planned from May 27-29 with stops at three different venues in the states of Michigan and Ohio. On Friday night, the American Late Model Series (ALMS) sanctioned a $2,000 to win event at the Mount Pleasant Speedway in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Jeep Van Wormer won his heat race in preliminary action and later wound up an impressive second in the A-Main behind only winner Rusty Schlenk.
Following a rain-out of the $2,000 to win ALMS program on Saturday at the Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, the #55 team trekked to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Sunday. In the final tune-up prior to the upcoming $100,000 to win 'Dream 100,' Jeep suffered terminal motor problems in his heat race after timing in second fastest in his group during qualifying. Therefore, he was not able to advance into the feature event, which also paid $2,000 to the winner. Full results from the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend can be viewed online at www.dirtondirt.com.
With the 'Dream 100' looming on June 10-11, Jeep and the Iron Motorsports team have opted to stay close to home this upcoming weekend. They will tackle a regular weekly program this Friday night, June 3 at the Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. Additional information on Hartford can be accessed by clicking on www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net.
The Iron Motorsports team thanks the following sponsors for their continued and unwavering support: Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Services on Site, Van Wormer Management, Rocket Chassis, Fletcher Made Horsepower, ACPT, All-Pro Cylinder Heads, Allstar Performance, Banshee Graphics, Barnes Oil Systems, Bell Racing, Beyea Headers, Brinn, Inc., BSB Manufacturing, Complete Battery Source, Delph Communications, Dyer's Top Rods, Eibach Springs, Exide Technologies, Fine Line Window Tinting, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Racing Enterprises, J.C. Dubil, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe's Racing Products, K-B Carburetors, Keyser's Port City Racing, KRC Power Steering, Lane Automotive, Oakley, Outerwears, Penske Shocks, Peterson Fluid Systems, 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.
(PINCONNING, MICHIGAN) The Iron Motorsports team had another busy weekend planned from May 27-29 with stops at three different venues in the states of Michigan and Ohio. On Friday night, the American Late Model Series (ALMS) sanctioned a $2,000 to win event at the Mount Pleasant Speedway in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Jeep Van Wormer won his heat race in preliminary action and later wound up an impressive second in the A-Main behind only winner Rusty Schlenk.
Following a rain-out of the $2,000 to win ALMS program on Saturday at the Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, the #55 team trekked to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Sunday. In the final tune-up prior to the upcoming $100,000 to win 'Dream 100,' Jeep suffered terminal motor problems in his heat race after timing in second fastest in his group during qualifying. Therefore, he was not able to advance into the feature event, which also paid $2,000 to the winner. Full results from the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend can be viewed online at www.dirtondirt.com.
With the 'Dream 100' looming on June 10-11, Jeep and the Iron Motorsports team have opted to stay close to home this upcoming weekend. They will tackle a regular weekly program this Friday night, June 3 at the Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. Additional information on Hartford can be accessed by clicking on www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net.
The Iron Motorsports team thanks the following sponsors for their continued and unwavering support: Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Services on Site, Van Wormer Management, Rocket Chassis, Fletcher Made Horsepower, ACPT, All-Pro Cylinder Heads, Allstar Performance, Banshee Graphics, Barnes Oil Systems, Bell Racing, Beyea Headers, Brinn, Inc., BSB Manufacturing, Complete Battery Source, Delph Communications, Dyer's Top Rods, Eibach Springs, Exide Technologies, Fine Line Window Tinting, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, Hoosier Racing Tire, Howe Racing Enterprises, J.C. Dubil, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe's Racing Products, K-B Carburetors, Keyser's Port City Racing, KRC Power Steering, Lane Automotive, Oakley, Outerwears, Penske Shocks, Peterson Fluid Systems, 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.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Rough Holiday Weekend for Epling
Rough Holiday Memorial Day Weekend may force Sammy Epling to take This Weekend (June 3-4th) Off
Perry, Michigan (Thursday, June 2nd, 2011): Motor problems plagued the entire Memorial Day Holiday Weekend for Sammy Epling and his SJE Motorsports / Doug Finley Motorsports team. After Qualifying second fastest out of 29 cars and finished second in his Qualifier Heat Race at Mt. Pleasant Speedway in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on Friday, May 27th in the first of three scheduled Sunoco American Late Model Series events throughout the holiday weekend, it went all downhill from there.
Epling was involved in an early race incident in the beginning stages of the "Woof Classic" with Curtis Roberts and Matt Miller and the defending track champion was credited with a 22nd place finish. "We were the cause of that wreck!" Epling bluntly stated, "It was totally my fault. I feel bad for getting Curtis (Roberts) and Matt (Miller) involved."
On Saturday, May 28th, the car was fixed and ready to go for Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, but Mother Nature would be the winner as Sunoco ALM Series and Track Officials were forced to postpone the event. So it was on to the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Sunday, May 29th and things only for the Perry, Michigan driver.
"We struggled bad at Eldora, then we got the motor hot in the heat race and it just wasn't doing anything in the second B Main, so we decided instead of hurting the motor even more, we pulled it in and called it a night." The disappointed driver continued. "We've since pulled the motor out and sent it to Dowker Racing Engines to be checked out and avoid further problems."
Despite the rough weekend, Epling only lost one spot in the chase for the 2011 Sunoco American Late Model Series Points Standings and is currently tied for seventh with Ryan VanderVeen and is only seven points out of the top five. The next time the series is in action is on Friday, June 17th at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio and then again on Saturday, June 18th back at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio.
In the meantime and with the motor still in the shop at Dowker, Epling and the rest of the team will be forced to take this coming weekend off from racing, which was originally scheduled for Friday, June 3rd at Mt. Pleasant Speedway in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan where Epling is currently seventh in points. Then on Saturday, June 4th at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan where he is sitting fourth in the points chase, only 21 points out of the points lead in the tracks' Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models division.
"Unless we can find another motor or someone's back-up car to borrow for one or both nights, we'll unfortunately be taking this weekend off." The 41-year-old added. "It's really unfortunate too. We're chasing after the Sunoco ALM Series points, so we won't miss those shows. But we have a pretty good shot at competing for a couple of Track Championships at Mt. Pleasant and especially at I-96." He ended.
Tentatively, the next event on the 2011 schedule for Epling and crew will be the 17th annual Dirt Late Model Dream back at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Friday and Saturday, June 10-11th against some of the best Dirt Late Model drivers and teams in the world.
Epling's #29 Mastersbilt Chassis sporting a Pontiac GTO nose on his UMP Late Model will carry sponsorship decals throughout the 2011 season from; NorthsideTowing.net as well as SJE Trucking, Imaging Solutions, Shift Shop Transmissions, Mike Childers & Sons Excavating, Lane Automotive, Fusion Sign Company, Jeff Smith Home Improvements, NashCar Trailers, Huffy's Marathon, Hedrick Precision Engines, Dowker Racing Engines, M.P.H. Promotions, SJE Motorsports, and Doug Finley Motorsports.
For more information about Sammy Epling and the entire SJE Motorsports / Doug Finley Motorsports Team and to inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 racing season, log onto the teams' website at: www.sammyepling.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season with Epling by becoming a fan on his Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "Sammy Epling / SJE Motorsports" then click on "Like" today.
Perry, Michigan (Thursday, June 2nd, 2011): Motor problems plagued the entire Memorial Day Holiday Weekend for Sammy Epling and his SJE Motorsports / Doug Finley Motorsports team. After Qualifying second fastest out of 29 cars and finished second in his Qualifier Heat Race at Mt. Pleasant Speedway in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on Friday, May 27th in the first of three scheduled Sunoco American Late Model Series events throughout the holiday weekend, it went all downhill from there.
Epling was involved in an early race incident in the beginning stages of the "Woof Classic" with Curtis Roberts and Matt Miller and the defending track champion was credited with a 22nd place finish. "We were the cause of that wreck!" Epling bluntly stated, "It was totally my fault. I feel bad for getting Curtis (Roberts) and Matt (Miller) involved."
On Saturday, May 28th, the car was fixed and ready to go for Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, but Mother Nature would be the winner as Sunoco ALM Series and Track Officials were forced to postpone the event. So it was on to the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Sunday, May 29th and things only for the Perry, Michigan driver.
"We struggled bad at Eldora, then we got the motor hot in the heat race and it just wasn't doing anything in the second B Main, so we decided instead of hurting the motor even more, we pulled it in and called it a night." The disappointed driver continued. "We've since pulled the motor out and sent it to Dowker Racing Engines to be checked out and avoid further problems."
Despite the rough weekend, Epling only lost one spot in the chase for the 2011 Sunoco American Late Model Series Points Standings and is currently tied for seventh with Ryan VanderVeen and is only seven points out of the top five. The next time the series is in action is on Friday, June 17th at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio and then again on Saturday, June 18th back at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio.
In the meantime and with the motor still in the shop at Dowker, Epling and the rest of the team will be forced to take this coming weekend off from racing, which was originally scheduled for Friday, June 3rd at Mt. Pleasant Speedway in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan where Epling is currently seventh in points. Then on Saturday, June 4th at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan where he is sitting fourth in the points chase, only 21 points out of the points lead in the tracks' Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models division.
"Unless we can find another motor or someone's back-up car to borrow for one or both nights, we'll unfortunately be taking this weekend off." The 41-year-old added. "It's really unfortunate too. We're chasing after the Sunoco ALM Series points, so we won't miss those shows. But we have a pretty good shot at competing for a couple of Track Championships at Mt. Pleasant and especially at I-96." He ended.
Tentatively, the next event on the 2011 schedule for Epling and crew will be the 17th annual Dirt Late Model Dream back at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Friday and Saturday, June 10-11th against some of the best Dirt Late Model drivers and teams in the world.
Epling's #29 Mastersbilt Chassis sporting a Pontiac GTO nose on his UMP Late Model will carry sponsorship decals throughout the 2011 season from; NorthsideTowing.net as well as SJE Trucking, Imaging Solutions, Shift Shop Transmissions, Mike Childers & Sons Excavating, Lane Automotive, Fusion Sign Company, Jeff Smith Home Improvements, NashCar Trailers, Huffy's Marathon, Hedrick Precision Engines, Dowker Racing Engines, M.P.H. Promotions, SJE Motorsports, and Doug Finley Motorsports.
For more information about Sammy Epling and the entire SJE Motorsports / Doug Finley Motorsports Team and to inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 racing season, log onto the teams' website at: www.sammyepling.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season with Epling by becoming a fan on his Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "Sammy Epling / SJE Motorsports" then click on "Like" today.
Doubleheader Weekend on tap THIS Friday and Saturday, June 3-4th at I-96 Speedway
Doubleheader Weekend on tap THIS Friday and Saturday, June 3-4th at I-96 Speedway
Lake Odessa, Michigan (Thursday, June 2nd, 2011): The month of June at I-96 Speedway begins with a doubleheader weekend THIS Friday and Saturday, June 3-4th as it all begins on Friday, June 3rd with the return of the always exciting American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) District 14 Flat Track Motorcycles who take on the big 1/2 mile in race #2 of their series at I-96.
The AMA D14 Motorcycles feature over 15 different divisions of racing action for 100+ bikes for just $5.00 to get into the Grandstands! Pit Passes are only $15.00. There's also a $20.00 entry fee for riders per division they compete in. For Friday, June 3rd, the Pit Gates Open at 4:00p.m., while the Grandstands Open up at 6:00p.m. Practice starts at 7:00p.m., with Racing beginning at 8:00p.m.
Then on Saturday, June 4th, the cars and stars of the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Series take over with a full 4 in 1 show as the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds will headline the nights' activities and will be going for a hefty $1,000 to win payday on Rudd's Septic Service Night at the Races! In addition, the Top 5 is getting a bump in pay as well: 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $400, 4th - $325, 5th - $300, 6th - $185, 7th - $140, 8th - $135, 9th - $130, 10th-20th - $125.
The premier division within the UMP DIRTcar Series in Lake Odessa, Michigan; the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models are also on the card while the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts will also be in action as all four divisions will take on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Every Saturday night in 2011 (Unless Noted for Special Events) the Pit Gates open at 3:00p.m. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00p.m., with Practice (Hot Laps) starting at 6:00p.m. Then after the Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing begins promptly at 7:00p.m.
Ticket Prices every Saturday night (Unless Noted for Special Events) are: Adults (13-61): $12.00, Seniors (62 and Over): $8.00, Children (6-12): $5.00, Kids (5 and Under): FREE. Family Pass (A Family Pass will get 2 Adults and 2 Children into the races. Once inside the Kid's Club is Free for the Kids!): $30.00. Finally, Pit Passes: $25.00.
Camping is allowed throughout the Weekend for absolutely Free. For more information, please call: 1 (616) 642-0555 or visit the website at: www.i96speedway.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season in Lake Odessa, Michigan by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "I-96 Speedway" and click on "Like" today. You can even follow us on Twitter, just go to: www.twitter.com and search "I-96 Speedway"
Lake Odessa, Michigan (Thursday, June 2nd, 2011): The month of June at I-96 Speedway begins with a doubleheader weekend THIS Friday and Saturday, June 3-4th as it all begins on Friday, June 3rd with the return of the always exciting American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) District 14 Flat Track Motorcycles who take on the big 1/2 mile in race #2 of their series at I-96.
The AMA D14 Motorcycles feature over 15 different divisions of racing action for 100+ bikes for just $5.00 to get into the Grandstands! Pit Passes are only $15.00. There's also a $20.00 entry fee for riders per division they compete in. For Friday, June 3rd, the Pit Gates Open at 4:00p.m., while the Grandstands Open up at 6:00p.m. Practice starts at 7:00p.m., with Racing beginning at 8:00p.m.
Then on Saturday, June 4th, the cars and stars of the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) DIRTcar Series take over with a full 4 in 1 show as the Lane Automotive UMP Modifieds will headline the nights' activities and will be going for a hefty $1,000 to win payday on Rudd's Septic Service Night at the Races! In addition, the Top 5 is getting a bump in pay as well: 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $400, 4th - $325, 5th - $300, 6th - $185, 7th - $140, 8th - $135, 9th - $130, 10th-20th - $125.
The premier division within the UMP DIRTcar Series in Lake Odessa, Michigan; the Tinney Automotive UMP Late Models are also on the card while the Renegade Racing Fuels & Lubricants UMP Street Stocks and Jim's Auto Body of Portland UMP Sport Compacts will also be in action as all four divisions will take on the fast 3/8s (0.375) mile high-banked dirt oval.
Every Saturday night in 2011 (Unless Noted for Special Events) the Pit Gates open at 3:00p.m. Grandstand Gates open at 5:00p.m., with Practice (Hot Laps) starting at 6:00p.m. Then after the Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem(s), Racing begins promptly at 7:00p.m.
Ticket Prices every Saturday night (Unless Noted for Special Events) are: Adults (13-61): $12.00, Seniors (62 and Over): $8.00, Children (6-12): $5.00, Kids (5 and Under): FREE. Family Pass (A Family Pass will get 2 Adults and 2 Children into the races. Once inside the Kid's Club is Free for the Kids!): $30.00. Finally, Pit Passes: $25.00.
Camping is allowed throughout the Weekend for absolutely Free. For more information, please call: 1 (616) 642-0555 or visit the website at: www.i96speedway.com You can also follow the entire 2011 season in Lake Odessa, Michigan by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search "I-96 Speedway" and click on "Like" today. You can even follow us on Twitter, just go to: www.twitter.com and search "I-96 Speedway"
Drivers Of the Week: GR Press
Checkered Flags: Johnny VanDoorn grabs 100-lap win at Berlin Raceway
By Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapids Press MLive.com
Johnny VanDoorn, Coopersville
VanDoorn won Saturday night’s 100-lap Premier Boyne Machine Super Late Model feature race at the Berlin Raceway. VanDoorn beat out Brian Campbell and Chris Anthony.
Jamie Hancock, Battle Creek
Hancock won Monday night’s Veterans 200 Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway. Hancock beat out former series champion Randy Clingan to take top honors.
Zach Rummer, Sumner
Rummer, who started 14th in Saturday night’s 20-lap Flinn Stock feature race, sliced through the pack to win his first feature race. Rummer overtook Tyler McGhan late.
David McManus, Mt. Morris
McManus won Saturday night’s 40-lap Super Stock feature race at Auto City Speedway in Flint. McManus won the dash as well.
Andy Sprague, Muskegon
Sprague held off Mark Anderson of Lowell to win Monday night’s 20-lap Modified feature race at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. It was his first win of the season.
By Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapids Press MLive.com
Johnny VanDoorn, Coopersville
VanDoorn won Saturday night’s 100-lap Premier Boyne Machine Super Late Model feature race at the Berlin Raceway. VanDoorn beat out Brian Campbell and Chris Anthony.
Jamie Hancock, Battle Creek
Hancock won Monday night’s Veterans 200 Enduro at Kalamazoo Speedway. Hancock beat out former series champion Randy Clingan to take top honors.
Zach Rummer, Sumner
Rummer, who started 14th in Saturday night’s 20-lap Flinn Stock feature race, sliced through the pack to win his first feature race. Rummer overtook Tyler McGhan late.
David McManus, Mt. Morris
McManus won Saturday night’s 40-lap Super Stock feature race at Auto City Speedway in Flint. McManus won the dash as well.
Andy Sprague, Muskegon
Sprague held off Mark Anderson of Lowell to win Monday night’s 20-lap Modified feature race at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. It was his first win of the season.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Randy Ellen Photography - May 27th at Winston
Check out some of the great photos of the action at Winston Speedway last weekend by clicking on the title. Photos can be ordered through Randy's website.
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