Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!!
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Hope everyone enjoys the day with their friends/family or however they spend their Christmas Day!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Bicknell Wins Down Under
Pete Bicknell represented Canada with a win in round 1 of the Rooster Cup last week in Australia. Bicknell held off 2008-2009 Rooster Cup champion Pete Britten for the win, and Mark Robinson rounded out the top 3. Interestingly enough, a Bicknell (Bicknell), a Troyer (Britten), and a Teo (Robinson), made up the top 3.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friesen to Tom Cullen Racing; Other Tidbits
Stewart Friesen has been named the new driver of the Tom Cullen owned small block #1WGC modified. Matt Sheppard ran the car in special shows only last season, and collected a win with the team at Hagerstown Speedway. Friesen will run for the team weekly at Utica Rome Speedway, and will also run a handful of shows on the road with the car. Friesen will also have his own #1 for specials, and also the Bryan Chew owned #99 small block modified (according to Brett Deyo) if he ever wants it for specials. Chew runs the car part-time at Utica Rome.
Anthony Rizzardo, one of the sportsman divisions top drivers, is moving up to the 358 modified division. Rizzardo will run weekly at Ransomville Speedway with his self-owned equipment.
Look for a new driver in the Will Brown #1W for 2010.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Willix to run for SDS Title; Tobias Returns; Mike Payne Names Driver
2009 Can Am small block champion, and former 358 Dirt Series Rookie of the Year Lance Willix will be moving up to big block competition in 2010. Willix will run for the Rookie of the Year title on the Super Dirt Series tour, and will run weekly at Can Am and will run some select shows at Cayuga County. Willix may also run some of the big races at Utica Rome.
Richie Tobias, former Rite-Aid 200 champion, will be returning to modified racing, after only running the big block portion of Super Dirt Week the past 2 seasons. Tobias will be driving a blue #17 big block modified in select Super Dirt Series races and bigger paying big block races throughout the east coast. The car will be home built. Tobias may end up running the entire Super Dirt Series if sponsorship is found.
Mike Payne Racing has announced their 2010 driver. After running part-time last year with Gary Tomkins (which included a win for the team in Victoria 200 at Utica Rome Speedway which paid $10,000) Payne will field a car for weekly action at Ransomville Speedway. Danny Johnson will pilot the #7z small block modified at Ransomville next year. Johnson drove for Payne as recently as 2007, and also picked up wins with Payne at Five Mile Point Speedway in 2006 on the RoC Tour. Look for the team to also hit some RoC shows together.
Richie Tobias, former Rite-Aid 200 champion, will be returning to modified racing, after only running the big block portion of Super Dirt Week the past 2 seasons. Tobias will be driving a blue #17 big block modified in select Super Dirt Series races and bigger paying big block races throughout the east coast. The car will be home built. Tobias may end up running the entire Super Dirt Series if sponsorship is found.
Mike Payne Racing has announced their 2010 driver. After running part-time last year with Gary Tomkins (which included a win for the team in Victoria 200 at Utica Rome Speedway which paid $10,000) Payne will field a car for weekly action at Ransomville Speedway. Danny Johnson will pilot the #7z small block modified at Ransomville next year. Johnson drove for Payne as recently as 2007, and also picked up wins with Payne at Five Mile Point Speedway in 2006 on the RoC Tour. Look for the team to also hit some RoC shows together.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Renninger/Hartz Team Up for 2010
Veteran racers Corey Renninger and Dale Hartz have hooked up to make an assault on Big Diamond Raceway's SBM and SPTS divisions. And honestly, anticipation is running VERY HIGH for this new combination, as both racers are former winners in their respective divisions at the track in "God's Country".
Both racers will be driving Teo race cars, as Dale will be in an '06 low rack with power under the hood from Main Racing Engines....And look for Corey to strap himself into a 2010 bow-flex car with an engine under the hood built by Gary Bouc from NJ....Also in the shop is a '07 Teo that will serve as a back up car for that "just in case" type of situation for this team....Look for both the cars to be designed/lettered just about the same, and carry the #JAISP 3....Stay tuned for more details about this new team/combo as the season gets closer.
Both racers will be driving Teo race cars, as Dale will be in an '06 low rack with power under the hood from Main Racing Engines....And look for Corey to strap himself into a 2010 bow-flex car with an engine under the hood built by Gary Bouc from NJ....Also in the shop is a '07 Teo that will serve as a back up car for that "just in case" type of situation for this team....Look for both the cars to be designed/lettered just about the same, and carry the #JAISP 3....Stay tuned for more details about this new team/combo as the season gets closer.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Pauch Jr/Eastern Rigging @ Grandview
The word is out and the DEAL IS DONE....Billy Pauch Jr hooks up with the Ed and Karen Nowotarski Eastern Rigging racing team for a full on assault at the Grandview Speedway and the tracks prestigeous SBM champiosnhip....Jr will have 2 cars and 3 motors at his disposal for the weekly "wars" at the track on the hill....Only the best of luck goes out to this new combination.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Johnny Rea Names Driver; Cars on Track This Weekend
Johnny Rea, who recently was forced to find a new driver for his #R1 small block modifieds after Ryan Godown left the team, has found a new driver. Rick Laubach will take over the driving duties of the #R1 in 2010, Area Auto Racing News reports, for weekly competition at Big Diamond Raceway. The team will also enter Thunder on the Hill shows at Grandview Speedway.
Got the racing itch? Dirt modifieds will be part of a test this coming weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park. That's right, dirt modifieds will be testing on an asphalt road course. If the test goes well, expect at least one dirt modified race on the road course next year.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thank You Diamond Dog! New Stuff Coming
Just wanted to thank Diamond Dog for putting some blog posts up, while the news is slow, giving you guys something to read. Finals are coming up for me next week, and with final papers and projects, it's been busy. So, the blog has suffered.
With that said, I'm putting together a team chart, which myself and two of my friends, Mike Staiger and Chris Coogan, did two and three years ago. Since I'm on my own now, I didn't do it last year, but it's making it's return this year. It won't be as in depth as two years ago, but whenever I find out a big or small block modified drivers plans for 2010, it'll go on the team chart. Obviously, since it's early in the season, I don't have much together right now, but as it gets closer to the 2010 racing season, and more drivers begin to announce their 2010 plans, it'll go up on the blog. Stay tuned!
With that said, I'm putting together a team chart, which myself and two of my friends, Mike Staiger and Chris Coogan, did two and three years ago. Since I'm on my own now, I didn't do it last year, but it's making it's return this year. It won't be as in depth as two years ago, but whenever I find out a big or small block modified drivers plans for 2010, it'll go on the team chart. Obviously, since it's early in the season, I don't have much together right now, but as it gets closer to the 2010 racing season, and more drivers begin to announce their 2010 plans, it'll go up on the blog. Stay tuned!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Van Horn & Hineline back at BDR 2010
While the brutal cold weather starting to settle in here in Pa, a couple of drivers have announced some of their plans for the 2010 season, warming our racing thoughts up a bit, lol.
In a recent interview by Doug Elkins on Doug's Dirt Diary, David Van Horn announced that he'll be back at Big Diamond Raceway every Friday night next season, also announcing that his Saturday night plans are still up in the air a bit, but it could be back to OCFS on Saturdays, but he wasn't ready to confirm that....DVH also mentioned that he'll be back in the same cars he ran last year, as all of them have only around 20 races on them or so....I'd look for DVH to pick up career win #2 in "God's Country" next season, backing up his first win from last year.
In a pretty recent phone conversation with Dan Hineline, he mentioned that he will be back at BDR in 2010 in his #15X sbm....Dan really impressed many last year at BDR, and almost picked off his first win at the track twice....The one Friday night Dan was GONE, CHECKED OUT, and was leading the race till around lap 19, when a mechanical failure seen him come to a stop in between turns one and two....Then a few weeks after that, Dan DUSTED the field again, this time though he took the checkered flag, the celebration was on, but a post race inspection found an issue with the carburetor on the Bicknell #15X, and it was deemed illegal, taking the win away and Dan getting the 'ole DQ....But there is no doubt in many peoples minds that Dan will get back to victory lane at BDR in 2010, with the same Bicknell chassis he ran last year, and this time it will count for good, and Hineline will add his name to the prestigeous BDR record books.
In a recent interview by Doug Elkins on Doug's Dirt Diary, David Van Horn announced that he'll be back at Big Diamond Raceway every Friday night next season, also announcing that his Saturday night plans are still up in the air a bit, but it could be back to OCFS on Saturdays, but he wasn't ready to confirm that....DVH also mentioned that he'll be back in the same cars he ran last year, as all of them have only around 20 races on them or so....I'd look for DVH to pick up career win #2 in "God's Country" next season, backing up his first win from last year.
In a pretty recent phone conversation with Dan Hineline, he mentioned that he will be back at BDR in 2010 in his #15X sbm....Dan really impressed many last year at BDR, and almost picked off his first win at the track twice....The one Friday night Dan was GONE, CHECKED OUT, and was leading the race till around lap 19, when a mechanical failure seen him come to a stop in between turns one and two....Then a few weeks after that, Dan DUSTED the field again, this time though he took the checkered flag, the celebration was on, but a post race inspection found an issue with the carburetor on the Bicknell #15X, and it was deemed illegal, taking the win away and Dan getting the 'ole DQ....But there is no doubt in many peoples minds that Dan will get back to victory lane at BDR in 2010, with the same Bicknell chassis he ran last year, and this time it will count for good, and Hineline will add his name to the prestigeous BDR record books.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
WOW....Questions on the Pa Mod Scene
As the holiday season is upon us, seems there are many questions surrounding on what drivers will be racing what cars, at what race tracks for 2010....It's still pretty early yet in the off season, but no doubt questions are abound as to what's going to all go down when spring time rolls around, as even some of the "top dogs" haven't offically announced plans yet....Two of the "Big 3" here in Pa, Craig Von Dohren and Jeff Strunk have yet to offcially announce plans or the race teams they will be driving for next year, but SPECULATION (that's all it is) has it both COULD return to their deals for '09, with CVD back with Mike Harvey, and Strunk back with the Gagliardo racing team for next year, but nothing has been offically announced....The other part of the "Big 3", Duane Howard, has announced plans for next season, as Howard will be back with BPG Racing, and their main focus will be winning the title at Grandview Speedway, with many big block specials planned during the season, as there has been no mention of definite Friday night plans as of now....Many qustions and rumors going around about Ryan Godown for 2010, as Ryan won some BIG races at both BDR and Gview last year while driving for JR Motorsports, but that combo has split, and Ryan is exploring all his options for 2010, maybe even leaving the Pa sbm scene and returning to NES next year, stay tuned on that one....Billy Pauch Jr is another who is out there putting together plans for next season, as PPB Racing has decided to take a year off from the sport, and word has it he's close to announcing them, at least for one of the 2 nights of weekly racing next year....With Norm Hansell wanting one driver that will run both nights next year, which can't happen with Rick Laubach as Rick runs NES on Sat, who'll be in the seat of the #357 is a "hot" topic right now....Talk has several teams are cutting back or are waiting to see what kind of sponsorship can be is found to see if they will be racing next year, as Brett Deyo reported in this weeks AARN that Shawn Reimert and Kyle Weiss are two of them....Brad Missimer's owner Don Schaeffer has announced he'll be stepping away this year, leaving Missimer looking at options for racing at Gview next season....Guys like Rick Laubach and Ryan Watt have made it known they are looking for deals for BDR next year as of now.
With the tough economy and the times being really tough right now for so many, it's going to be interesting, to say the least, as to what the local 2010 racing scene is going to look like once April comes along, and right now, just seems there are way more questions then there are answers, I guess we'll find out what some of those answers are as the winter rolls along.
With the tough economy and the times being really tough right now for so many, it's going to be interesting, to say the least, as to what the local 2010 racing scene is going to look like once April comes along, and right now, just seems there are way more questions then there are answers, I guess we'll find out what some of those answers are as the winter rolls along.
Mastrocola Racing Announced New Driver
Mastrocola Racing has announced who will take over in the team's second modified for the 2010. Jeff Richardson, the 2009 Accord Speedway crate sportsman champion, will take over for Tom DeMarmels in Mastrocola Racing car, and will run as a teammate to Mike Ricci weekly at Accord Speedway. DeMarmels, as previously reported, had to leave the team to focus on his business, and will not be racing in 2010.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Finally, Some Good News!!
After seeing a few teams already fold, and some driver retiring, finally, we racefans get some good news. As previously reported, HP Motorsports can't afford to field a car in 2010, and also previously reported, Troy Wink can't afford to field his own operation for 2010. The solution; Wink and HP Motorsports will be teaming up for 2010, combining Troy Wink's team and the HP Motorsports team. The team will compete at Big Diamond Raceway on Fridays, and will run Saturdays at Grandview Speedway. Also, look for the team to travel to some select small block races at tracks like Hagerstown and Delaware, and possibly Selinsgrove.
Also, as for HP Motorsports former driver Ryan Watt, who also lost his Saturday night BPG Motorsports ride, look for Watt to team up with Ron Roberts Racing in a second team car (the first, of course, driven by Roberts) for weekly competition at Bridgeport Speedway.Nothing is official yet.
Also, rumors are swirling that Tom Cullen Racing, who ran part-time this past season with Matt Sheppard behind the wheel of the #1WBG small block modified, will be replacing Sheppard with Stewart Friesen in 2010. Cullen is interested in running weekly again, as opposed to specials-only, which is all Matt Sheppard's schedule allows him to do. Once again, nothnig is official yet.
Also, as for HP Motorsports former driver Ryan Watt, who also lost his Saturday night BPG Motorsports ride, look for Watt to team up with Ron Roberts Racing in a second team car (the first, of course, driven by Roberts) for weekly competition at Bridgeport Speedway.Nothing is official yet.
Also, rumors are swirling that Tom Cullen Racing, who ran part-time this past season with Matt Sheppard behind the wheel of the #1WBG small block modified, will be replacing Sheppard with Stewart Friesen in 2010. Cullen is interested in running weekly again, as opposed to specials-only, which is all Matt Sheppard's schedule allows him to do. Once again, nothnig is official yet.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Big Winners and Champions of 2009
Here's a list of track champions, touring series champions, mini series champions, and 5-digit race winners from the 2009 racing season.
Big Block Modified Track Champions
Delaware International Speedway- H.J. Bunting
New Egypt Speedway- Rick Laubach
Bridgeport Speedway- Wade Hendrickson
Penn Can Speedway- Jeff Rudalavage
Mahoning Valley Speedway- Randy Thomas
Sharon Speedway- Rob Curtis
Lernerville Speedway- Jeremiah Shingledecker
Tri City Speedway- Jeremiah Shingledecker
Albany Saratoga Speedway- Kenny Tremont
Devils Bowl Speedway- Kenny Tremont
Redline Raceway- Brian Malcolm
Accord Speedway- Jerry Higbie
Brewerton Speedway- Matt Sheppard
Fulton Speedway- Billy Decker
Fonda Speedway- Bobby Varin
Utica Rome Speedway- Pat Ward
Cayuga County Fair Speedway- Alan Johnson
Can Am Motorsports Park- Billy Dunn
Lebanon Valley Speedway- Andy Bachetti
Canandaigua Speedway- Matt Sheppard
Orange County Fair Speedway- (TIE) Chuck McKee/Jerry Higbie
Glen Ridge Motorsports Park- Jeff Brownell
Five Mile Point Speedway- Brian Weaver
Small Block Modified Track Champions
Grandview Speedway- Jeff Strunk
Big Diamond Raceway- Duane Howard
Mercer Raceway Park- Frank Guidance
Mohawk International Raceway- Roy Tarbell
Autodrome Edelweiss- Pierre DaGenais
Autodrome Granby- David Hebert
Autodrome Drummond- Mario Clair
Airborne Speedway- Martin Roy
Brockville Ontario Speedway- Danny O'Brien
Cornwall Motor Speedway- Kyle Dingwall
Merrittville Speedway- Larry Lampman
Ransomville Speedway- Todd Burley
Humberstone Speedway- Pete Bicknell
Woodhull Raceway- Billy Van Pelt
Lebanon Valley Speedway- Andy Bachetti
Orange County Fair Speedway- Chuck McKee
Can Am Motorsports Park- Lance Willix
Big and Small Block Modified Touring Series Champions
Super Dirt Series (Big Blocks)- Brett Hearn
RoC Dirt Tour (Big Blocks)- Pat Ward
BRP Modified Tour (Big Blocks)- Rex King
Thunder on the Tru-way Series (Big Blocks)- Bobby Varin
Tri-Track Series (Big Blocks)- Rick Laubach
358 Dirt Series (Small Blocks)- Dale Planck
Lucas Oil West Tour (Small Blocks)- Pete Bicknell
Lucas Oil North Tour (Small Blocks)- David Hebert
Big and Small Block Modified Mini-Series Champions
Florida Dirt Tour (Volusia County Speedway)- Pat Ward
Thunder on the Hill Series (Grandview Speedway)- Jeff Strunk
American Revolution Series (Mohawk Int. Speedway)- Roy Tarbell
King of the Valley Series (Lebanon Valley Speedway)- Eddie Marshall
Crown Jewel Race Winners
Rite-Aid 200 (NY State Fairgrounds)- Matt Sheppard ($50,000)
Freedom 76er (Grandview Speedway)- MeMe DeSantis ($20,000)
All-Star 100 (Cayuga County Fair Speedway)- Ryan Phelps ($20,000)
SUNY Cantun 200 (Fulton Speedway)- Billy Decker ($20,000)
Eastern States 200 (Orange County Fair Speedway)- Jerry Higbie ($20,000)
Salute to the Troops 150 (NY State Fairgrounds)- Billy Decker ($20,000)
Mr. Dirt Track USA (Lebanon Valley Speedway)- Billy Decker ($17,500)
Victoria 200 (Utica Rome Speedway)- Gary Tomkins ($10,000)
New Yorkers 200 (Utica Rome Speedway)- Steve Paine ($10,000)
Coalcracker 100 (Big Diamond Raceway)- Ryan Godown ($10,000)
Forrest Rogers Memorial (Grandview Speedway)- Ryan Godown ($10,000)
Octoberfest Big Blocks (Hagerstown Speedway)- Brett Hearn ($10,000)
Octoberfest Small Blocks (Hagerstown Speedway)- Tim McCreadie ($10,000)
Friends of Mike (New Egypt Speedway)- Billy Pauch ($10,000)
Granby 150 (Autodrome Granby)- Billy Decker ($10,000)
Drummondville 150 (Autodrome Drummond)- Jimmy Phelps ($10,000)
Big Block Modified Track Champions
Delaware International Speedway- H.J. Bunting
New Egypt Speedway- Rick Laubach
Bridgeport Speedway- Wade Hendrickson
Penn Can Speedway- Jeff Rudalavage
Mahoning Valley Speedway- Randy Thomas
Sharon Speedway- Rob Curtis
Lernerville Speedway- Jeremiah Shingledecker
Tri City Speedway- Jeremiah Shingledecker
Albany Saratoga Speedway- Kenny Tremont
Devils Bowl Speedway- Kenny Tremont
Redline Raceway- Brian Malcolm
Accord Speedway- Jerry Higbie
Brewerton Speedway- Matt Sheppard
Fulton Speedway- Billy Decker
Fonda Speedway- Bobby Varin
Utica Rome Speedway- Pat Ward
Cayuga County Fair Speedway- Alan Johnson
Can Am Motorsports Park- Billy Dunn
Lebanon Valley Speedway- Andy Bachetti
Canandaigua Speedway- Matt Sheppard
Orange County Fair Speedway- (TIE) Chuck McKee/Jerry Higbie
Glen Ridge Motorsports Park- Jeff Brownell
Five Mile Point Speedway- Brian Weaver
Small Block Modified Track Champions
Grandview Speedway- Jeff Strunk
Big Diamond Raceway- Duane Howard
Mercer Raceway Park- Frank Guidance
Mohawk International Raceway- Roy Tarbell
Autodrome Edelweiss- Pierre DaGenais
Autodrome Granby- David Hebert
Autodrome Drummond- Mario Clair
Airborne Speedway- Martin Roy
Brockville Ontario Speedway- Danny O'Brien
Cornwall Motor Speedway- Kyle Dingwall
Merrittville Speedway- Larry Lampman
Ransomville Speedway- Todd Burley
Humberstone Speedway- Pete Bicknell
Woodhull Raceway- Billy Van Pelt
Lebanon Valley Speedway- Andy Bachetti
Orange County Fair Speedway- Chuck McKee
Can Am Motorsports Park- Lance Willix
Big and Small Block Modified Touring Series Champions
Super Dirt Series (Big Blocks)- Brett Hearn
RoC Dirt Tour (Big Blocks)- Pat Ward
BRP Modified Tour (Big Blocks)- Rex King
Thunder on the Tru-way Series (Big Blocks)- Bobby Varin
Tri-Track Series (Big Blocks)- Rick Laubach
358 Dirt Series (Small Blocks)- Dale Planck
Lucas Oil West Tour (Small Blocks)- Pete Bicknell
Lucas Oil North Tour (Small Blocks)- David Hebert
Big and Small Block Modified Mini-Series Champions
Florida Dirt Tour (Volusia County Speedway)- Pat Ward
Thunder on the Hill Series (Grandview Speedway)- Jeff Strunk
American Revolution Series (Mohawk Int. Speedway)- Roy Tarbell
King of the Valley Series (Lebanon Valley Speedway)- Eddie Marshall
Crown Jewel Race Winners
Rite-Aid 200 (NY State Fairgrounds)- Matt Sheppard ($50,000)
Freedom 76er (Grandview Speedway)- MeMe DeSantis ($20,000)
All-Star 100 (Cayuga County Fair Speedway)- Ryan Phelps ($20,000)
SUNY Cantun 200 (Fulton Speedway)- Billy Decker ($20,000)
Eastern States 200 (Orange County Fair Speedway)- Jerry Higbie ($20,000)
Salute to the Troops 150 (NY State Fairgrounds)- Billy Decker ($20,000)
Mr. Dirt Track USA (Lebanon Valley Speedway)- Billy Decker ($17,500)
Victoria 200 (Utica Rome Speedway)- Gary Tomkins ($10,000)
New Yorkers 200 (Utica Rome Speedway)- Steve Paine ($10,000)
Coalcracker 100 (Big Diamond Raceway)- Ryan Godown ($10,000)
Forrest Rogers Memorial (Grandview Speedway)- Ryan Godown ($10,000)
Octoberfest Big Blocks (Hagerstown Speedway)- Brett Hearn ($10,000)
Octoberfest Small Blocks (Hagerstown Speedway)- Tim McCreadie ($10,000)
Friends of Mike (New Egypt Speedway)- Billy Pauch ($10,000)
Granby 150 (Autodrome Granby)- Billy Decker ($10,000)
Drummondville 150 (Autodrome Drummond)- Jimmy Phelps ($10,000)
Sunday, November 29, 2009
More Retirements
Two more drivers have announced they will be sitting out 2010 in the modified ranks. Pennsylvania small block driver Shawn Fitzpatrick is done racing modifieds. Fitzpatrick points to family and education being the reason for him hanging up his helmet. Also, New Egypt Speedway regular Mike Krachum will be retiring to focus on the driving efforts of his son.
HP Motorsports, per Brett Deyo, is done fielding a 358 modified. The team fielded a small block for driver Ryan Watt for weekly competition at Big Diamond Raceway, but financial reasons have forced the team to park the cars.
Also, Brett Deyo reports, Glenn Hyneman Motorsports may not be done as I thought. Look for the team to make some sort of announcement in the not-so-distant future.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe, and enjoy your turkey!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Hendrickson Closes Out 2009 Season; Laubach Claims Title; Tomkins Out?
The final race of 2009 was run on this afternoon (November 22nd) and saw Wade Hendrickson pick up the feature win in the Tri-Track Series finale. Hendrickson dominated the race, Richie Pratt, Craig Von Dohren, Ryan Watt, and Rick Laubach rounded out the top 5. Rick Laubach did what he needed to do to claim his second consecutive Tri-Track Series title. Congratulations to Laubach and his team.
Also, according to Dirt Track Digest, Gary Tomkins is out of a ride. Apparently car owner Doug Dullen is selling out. Dullen owns the #84 big block modified team that Tomkins has piloted on the Super Dirt Series since splitting with Jim Beachy a few years ago. Dullen also fielded cars for Danny Johnson this season in the Fulton SUNY 200 and the Rite-Aid 200. Tomkins also pilots the Mike Payne owned #7z that he drove to a win at Utica Rome Speedway for the Victoria 200 in early May. No word on what Tomkins will do for next season.
Also, according to Dirt Track Digest, Gary Tomkins is out of a ride. Apparently car owner Doug Dullen is selling out. Dullen owns the #84 big block modified team that Tomkins has piloted on the Super Dirt Series since splitting with Jim Beachy a few years ago. Dullen also fielded cars for Danny Johnson this season in the Fulton SUNY 200 and the Rite-Aid 200. Tomkins also pilots the Mike Payne owned #7z that he drove to a win at Utica Rome Speedway for the Victoria 200 in early May. No word on what Tomkins will do for next season.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Ryan Godown Update-Splits with Rea
After reporting about a week ago that reports are stating Ryan Godown could be teaming with Norm Hansell Motorsports, we've now recieved confirmation via Brett Deyo in the Reading Eagle that Godown has split with car-owner Johnny Rea. Godown and Rea partnered up over the past 2 seasons, and in that time have collected two huge wins (both came in 2009) by winning the Coalcracker 100 and the Forrest Rogers Memorial, each paid $10,000 to win. There have been no new reports on where Godown will end up next season, but don't be surprised to see him back at New Egypt Speedway in 2010, and if reports we heard earlier were true, in the Norm Hansell 357 at Big Diamond on Fridays. No word on who will pilot the Johnny Rea #R1 next season either.
Also, a few other random things. I added John Willman's new website to the links page. Albany Saratoga Speedway had a tire test with Mike Bruno the lone dirt modified driver taking part, tire wear is much, much better with the new asphalt surface compared to what they used when Matt DeLorenzo won in late October. Also, Bridgeport Speedway has the dirt modified race of the 2009 season coming up on Sunday, November 21, which will pay $3,000 to win and will crown the 2009 Tri-Track Series champion.
Also, a few other random things. I added John Willman's new website to the links page. Albany Saratoga Speedway had a tire test with Mike Bruno the lone dirt modified driver taking part, tire wear is much, much better with the new asphalt surface compared to what they used when Matt DeLorenzo won in late October. Also, Bridgeport Speedway has the dirt modified race of the 2009 season coming up on Sunday, November 21, which will pay $3,000 to win and will crown the 2009 Tri-Track Series champion.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Knoblock and Wink Sitting Out
It's been a rough off-season so far, we've seen PPB Racing, Sitler-Kline Racing, and Don Schaeffer Racing all announcing they were leaving the sport. We've also learned that two long-time front-runners, Curt Van Pelt and Barry Davis, are retiring. Now, we're losing two more drivers.
Terry Knoblock and Troy Wink, both Wago drivers, won't be on track in 2010. Knoblock has announced his retirement following the 2009 season. Knoblock has run weekly at Brewerton and Can Am in the passed, and traveled quite a bit to the New York series races, and even traveled down frequently to Hagerstown Speedway. Knoblock's #109 will be missed.
Also, Troy Wink, who had a tough season after looking very promising at the start of 2009, who ended up driving for Gary Wagner at the end of the year, won't be back in 2010. Wink has struggled recently with shoulder problems, which was damaged in a hard crash at Big Diamond Raceway in early 2006, and will sit out 2010 to heal his shoulder. Don't be surprised to see Wink back in 2011!
We wish both Wink and Knoblock the best of luck, an thank them for putting on a great show for us fans, and thank them for the memories!
Terry Knoblock and Troy Wink, both Wago drivers, won't be on track in 2010. Knoblock has announced his retirement following the 2009 season. Knoblock has run weekly at Brewerton and Can Am in the passed, and traveled quite a bit to the New York series races, and even traveled down frequently to Hagerstown Speedway. Knoblock's #109 will be missed.
Also, Troy Wink, who had a tough season after looking very promising at the start of 2009, who ended up driving for Gary Wagner at the end of the year, won't be back in 2010. Wink has struggled recently with shoulder problems, which was damaged in a hard crash at Big Diamond Raceway in early 2006, and will sit out 2010 to heal his shoulder. Don't be surprised to see Wink back in 2011!
We wish both Wink and Knoblock the best of luck, an thank them for putting on a great show for us fans, and thank them for the memories!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Doug Hoffman is Back; Sandstedt Out
Doug Hoffman, after a disappointing stint in the Norm Hansell owned #357 in 2009, is back for 2010. He'll be teaming up with owner Chad Sinon and will be a teammate to Duane Howard as he'll drive for BPG Racing in special shows in 2010. Howard will run weekly at Grandview Speedway, and Hoffman will focus on running special shows, which Howard will also enter. Hoffman drove for Sinon at the 2007 Freedom 76er, after not racing at all that season except that one race, he ended up finishing second in that race. It appears as if Ryan Watt is out of the BPG Racing car, which he drove to a top-5 points finish at Bridgeport Speedway this season.
Lebanon Valley up-and-comer Kory Sandstedt is out of the Dwyer Racing #88 big block modified. The replacement for Sandstedt will be announced later, but look for the Dwyer team to team up with another team for 2010. Sandstedt will still pilot his family-owned 358 modified, and could end up moving that team up to the big block division in 2010.
Lebanon Valley up-and-comer Kory Sandstedt is out of the Dwyer Racing #88 big block modified. The replacement for Sandstedt will be announced later, but look for the Dwyer team to team up with another team for 2010. Sandstedt will still pilot his family-owned 358 modified, and could end up moving that team up to the big block division in 2010.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Godown to Hansell Motorsports?
While nothing is official, sources are claiming we could see Ryan Godown end up in the Hansell Motorsports #357 modified for 2010. Godown's current owner, Johnny Rea, most seasons has only ran 1-night a week with his #R1 small block modified. Over the past 2 seasons, he's ran 2-nights a week with Godown, but has had a lot of success. The team won the Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway, and the Coalcracker 100 at Big Diamond Raceway, which each paid $10,000 to win. He was also a championship contender this season at Big Diamond.
Also, on the South Jersey Dirt Racing Parts Board, Ryan Godown has lots of his #26 big block equipment for sale. While it's very possible that Godown could be selling out because of the passing of his co-owner, Gregg Schatzel, who also was Godown's main sponsor, it could also be because he'll because of running in big block specials aboard the Norm Hansell car.
What I believe could happen (NOTE: what I think! Nothing official or anything like that) is that we see Ryan Godown remain in the Johnny Rea R1 at either Big Diamond Raceway weekly in 2010, and we see Godown aboard the Norm Hansell 357 at Grandview on Saturdays and in big block specials. Norm Hansell has also recently been a Grandview Speedway regular and not a Big Diamond regular, such as in 2006 and 2007 with Rick Schaffer behind the wheel of the car. Again, that's just what I think will happen, it's not official. Stay tuned!
Also, on the South Jersey Dirt Racing Parts Board, Ryan Godown has lots of his #26 big block equipment for sale. While it's very possible that Godown could be selling out because of the passing of his co-owner, Gregg Schatzel, who also was Godown's main sponsor, it could also be because he'll because of running in big block specials aboard the Norm Hansell car.
What I believe could happen (NOTE: what I think! Nothing official or anything like that) is that we see Ryan Godown remain in the Johnny Rea R1 at either Big Diamond Raceway weekly in 2010, and we see Godown aboard the Norm Hansell 357 at Grandview on Saturdays and in big block specials. Norm Hansell has also recently been a Grandview Speedway regular and not a Big Diamond regular, such as in 2006 and 2007 with Rick Schaffer behind the wheel of the car. Again, that's just what I think will happen, it's not official. Stay tuned!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Teams With Question Marks
We've already seen 2 teams shut down for 2010. Schaeffer Racing and PPB Racing have already announced they won't participate in 2010. Now, there are some other teams with question marks behind them.
Hyneman Racing- After a disappointing year with Billy Pauch behind the wheel, Glenn Hyneman announced in August that he and Pauch were parting ways. Since then, the team has only raced a very limited amount of races with Mike Gular behind the wheel. The team has sold a lot of equipment, and every indication points to them sitting out 2010. However, we saw Hyneman pull something similar to this a few years ago, and only lasted about 1/2 a season before he returned to the dirt modified circuit with Jeff Strunk.
Dave Thompson Racing- Talk about a roller-coaster ride. The team came from nowhere in 2006 to following the Super Dirt Series tour with Dale Planck and Stewart Friesen. Within the next few years, the team then went through Dale and Friesen, and Alan Jacobs, and ended up with Danny Johnson at the end of 2006. Rumors swirled that the team was running low on funds and were going to fold, then, they end 2006 by winning the Fulton 200, sweeping Super Dirt Week, sweeping the 1/4 Mile Nationals at Five Mile Point, and winning the big block portion of Octoberfest. The team stayed high and stayed strong for 2007, until the end of the season when the rumors of the team being out of money started again. We saw Danny Johnson run the final Super Dirt Series race for JIR and saw Dave Thompson sell a lot of his equipment to Carey Terrance. Then 2008 comes around, and the team is back again, with Frankie Caprara. After a championship at Can Am, the team split at the end of 2008, Thompson hired Alan Johnson to drive the car for 2009, but the sponsors leave Thompson to stay with Frankie Caprara. In the end, Alan Johnson is let go before even running a race with the team, and Caprara starts the year in 2009, and runs and hires Danny Johnson making it a 2-car team in the middle of 2009. Then, we hear that Thompson has the cars parked a few weeks later, and both Caprara and Johnson are out of rides. Once again, Thompson survives and finishes the year running part-time with Johnson. Now, here we are again, it looks like Dave Thompson Motorsports may be dead, but it's looked that way before.
Norm Hansell Motorsports- Norm Hansell Motorsports isn't selling out or folding, but they have some major question marks for 2010 with who'll be behind the wheel. After starting the year with Doug Hoffman, Hansell and Hoffman parted-ways mid-2009. Rick Laubach and Tom Umbenhauer ended up racing the cars full-time at Big Diamond (Laubach) and Grandview (Umbenhauer) weekly to finish out the year. Now, for 2010, it's possible neither driver will be back. Laubach could end up running the Super Dirt Series, and wants to travel with the #7 big block team he ran at Super Dirt Week with. Norm Hansell wants to win, and he's not one who'll like a driver possibly missing some races. Umbenhauer on the other hand, seemed to be a part-time fix. Umbenhauer struggled in the 357, and seemed to run better with his own #19 small block modified. Umbenhauer is a solid driver, who's won races at multiple tracks, but he's not the "big name start" the Norm Hansell typically puts behind the wheels of his cars (Strunk, Howard, Friesen, Horton, DeSantis, Laubach, Hoffman over the past few season).
Hyneman Racing- After a disappointing year with Billy Pauch behind the wheel, Glenn Hyneman announced in August that he and Pauch were parting ways. Since then, the team has only raced a very limited amount of races with Mike Gular behind the wheel. The team has sold a lot of equipment, and every indication points to them sitting out 2010. However, we saw Hyneman pull something similar to this a few years ago, and only lasted about 1/2 a season before he returned to the dirt modified circuit with Jeff Strunk.
Dave Thompson Racing- Talk about a roller-coaster ride. The team came from nowhere in 2006 to following the Super Dirt Series tour with Dale Planck and Stewart Friesen. Within the next few years, the team then went through Dale and Friesen, and Alan Jacobs, and ended up with Danny Johnson at the end of 2006. Rumors swirled that the team was running low on funds and were going to fold, then, they end 2006 by winning the Fulton 200, sweeping Super Dirt Week, sweeping the 1/4 Mile Nationals at Five Mile Point, and winning the big block portion of Octoberfest. The team stayed high and stayed strong for 2007, until the end of the season when the rumors of the team being out of money started again. We saw Danny Johnson run the final Super Dirt Series race for JIR and saw Dave Thompson sell a lot of his equipment to Carey Terrance. Then 2008 comes around, and the team is back again, with Frankie Caprara. After a championship at Can Am, the team split at the end of 2008, Thompson hired Alan Johnson to drive the car for 2009, but the sponsors leave Thompson to stay with Frankie Caprara. In the end, Alan Johnson is let go before even running a race with the team, and Caprara starts the year in 2009, and runs and hires Danny Johnson making it a 2-car team in the middle of 2009. Then, we hear that Thompson has the cars parked a few weeks later, and both Caprara and Johnson are out of rides. Once again, Thompson survives and finishes the year running part-time with Johnson. Now, here we are again, it looks like Dave Thompson Motorsports may be dead, but it's looked that way before.
Norm Hansell Motorsports- Norm Hansell Motorsports isn't selling out or folding, but they have some major question marks for 2010 with who'll be behind the wheel. After starting the year with Doug Hoffman, Hansell and Hoffman parted-ways mid-2009. Rick Laubach and Tom Umbenhauer ended up racing the cars full-time at Big Diamond (Laubach) and Grandview (Umbenhauer) weekly to finish out the year. Now, for 2010, it's possible neither driver will be back. Laubach could end up running the Super Dirt Series, and wants to travel with the #7 big block team he ran at Super Dirt Week with. Norm Hansell wants to win, and he's not one who'll like a driver possibly missing some races. Umbenhauer on the other hand, seemed to be a part-time fix. Umbenhauer struggled in the 357, and seemed to run better with his own #19 small block modified. Umbenhauer is a solid driver, who's won races at multiple tracks, but he's not the "big name start" the Norm Hansell typically puts behind the wheels of his cars (Strunk, Howard, Friesen, Horton, DeSantis, Laubach, Hoffman over the past few season).
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Brian Weaver Out of Masagarus Racing 93
Brian Weaver has parted ways with the Masagarus Racing #93 big block modified team he ran weekly with at Utica Rome Speedway. Weaver will continue to drive the 1a modified he drove at Five Mile Point and Penn Can, and also drove on most of the RoC Tour for 2010, but it looking for other options. The duo teamed up to finish 10th in points at Utica Rome.
Masagarus Racing has had a few drivers in the car over the past few years, along with Weaver, Danny Varin, Bobby Varin, Tim Clemons, and Jack Johnson are just some of the drivers who have been in that car. No word on who will take Weaver's place, but look for the team to return to Fonda Speedway for 2010, and according to sources, are looking for a young driver to put in the car.
Masagarus Racing has had a few drivers in the car over the past few years, along with Weaver, Danny Varin, Bobby Varin, Tim Clemons, and Jack Johnson are just some of the drivers who have been in that car. No word on who will take Weaver's place, but look for the team to return to Fonda Speedway for 2010, and according to sources, are looking for a young driver to put in the car.
Jeff Sheeler Wins Fantasy League; YouTube Videos
Congratulations to Jeff Sheeler for winning the 2009 Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League! By winning, he'll receive a free season pass for 2010 to the track of his choice (donated by Zach Aubertine Motorsports.) He'll also receive a P.J. Oliver racing shirt. He is already a subscriber to Area Auto Racing News (donate by Jeff Withey and the Area Auto Racing News staff), so that prize will move down to second place finisher Corinne Schaffer, and she'll also receive an Addison Meitzler t-shirt. The top 3 finishers will also receive a free Club Wago t-shirt.
Also, for those of you bored at work, I've collected some YouTube videos into playlists that are all big block/small block modified videos. There's a playlist with all on-board cameras from drivers such as Bobby Varin (highly recommend his video), Dale Planck, John McClelland, Brian Weaver, Kyle Strickler, Tony Steiner, Tommy Sears, Jeff Heotzler Jr, Johnny Guarino, Bob McGannon, Mitch Gibbs, Stephane LaFrance, Ted Lamb, Mitch Gibbs, and Greg Younkin, from tracks like Sharon, Penn Can, Fulton, Can Am, Utica Rome, New Egypt, Orange County, and Delaware.
I also have a playlist with commercials for dirt modified races such as the All-Star 100, and Super Dirt Week.
There are other playlists that have entire modified races posted on YouTube (all are from Syracuse), the 1980 Schaffer 200, the 2002 Rite-Aid 200, the 2002 Sunoco 75, and the 2008 Rite-Aid 200.
I also have a bunch of highlight and wreck videos from tracks like Volusia, Devils Bowl, Lebanon Valley, Flemington, Fonda, Syracuse, Big Diamond, Grandview, New Egypt, Bridgeport, Thunder Mountain, Lernerville, Georgetown, and Virginia Motor Speedway.
The link to the playlists is here, http://www.youtube.com/user/ClubWago I'll be sure to add more videos as I find them!
Also, for those of you bored at work, I've collected some YouTube videos into playlists that are all big block/small block modified videos. There's a playlist with all on-board cameras from drivers such as Bobby Varin (highly recommend his video), Dale Planck, John McClelland, Brian Weaver, Kyle Strickler, Tony Steiner, Tommy Sears, Jeff Heotzler Jr, Johnny Guarino, Bob McGannon, Mitch Gibbs, Stephane LaFrance, Ted Lamb, Mitch Gibbs, and Greg Younkin, from tracks like Sharon, Penn Can, Fulton, Can Am, Utica Rome, New Egypt, Orange County, and Delaware.
I also have a playlist with commercials for dirt modified races such as the All-Star 100, and Super Dirt Week.
There are other playlists that have entire modified races posted on YouTube (all are from Syracuse), the 1980 Schaffer 200, the 2002 Rite-Aid 200, the 2002 Sunoco 75, and the 2008 Rite-Aid 200.
I also have a bunch of highlight and wreck videos from tracks like Volusia, Devils Bowl, Lebanon Valley, Flemington, Fonda, Syracuse, Big Diamond, Grandview, New Egypt, Bridgeport, Thunder Mountain, Lernerville, Georgetown, and Virginia Motor Speedway.
The link to the playlists is here, http://www.youtube.com/user/ClubWago I'll be sure to add more videos as I find them!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Kevin Bolland Dilemma
Kevin Bolland could be done with dirt modified racing following some controversy between himself and the BRP Modified Tour. You can read the story on his website, here, http://www.kevinbolland.com/news/09_11-07.html
I know Bolland was planning on stepping up his program for 2010, and was in the process of purchasing a new stacker hauler and buying all new equipment, so the fact that his equipment is up for sale doesn't mean that he's made up his mind that he's done with modified racing.
He took the BRP Tour guarenteed starting spot for the Rite-Aid 200 after Rex King, Dave Murdick, Del Rougeux, and Jeremiah Shingledecker turned it down. Brian Swartzlander, who was the only BRP Tour driver at Super Dirt Week, was then forced to qualify the car and ended up DNQing. Bolland, who ended up not making the show, was then penalized 2 races from the BRP Tour for taking the spot and not using it at Syracuse. He then put Alan Johnson in his car for the BRP Tour finale at Lernerville Speedway, where he ultimately finished second behind Del Rougeux. While Bolland didn't go to Syracuse, he tried hard to find a ride, contacting multiple sponsors and car owners like Steve Hough, Jody Gable, and Chris Shultz trying to find a ride to race at Syracuse, so he definitely didn't take the starting spot out of spite. If I hear anything about it, I'll be sure to let you guys know!
I know Bolland was planning on stepping up his program for 2010, and was in the process of purchasing a new stacker hauler and buying all new equipment, so the fact that his equipment is up for sale doesn't mean that he's made up his mind that he's done with modified racing.
He took the BRP Tour guarenteed starting spot for the Rite-Aid 200 after Rex King, Dave Murdick, Del Rougeux, and Jeremiah Shingledecker turned it down. Brian Swartzlander, who was the only BRP Tour driver at Super Dirt Week, was then forced to qualify the car and ended up DNQing. Bolland, who ended up not making the show, was then penalized 2 races from the BRP Tour for taking the spot and not using it at Syracuse. He then put Alan Johnson in his car for the BRP Tour finale at Lernerville Speedway, where he ultimately finished second behind Del Rougeux. While Bolland didn't go to Syracuse, he tried hard to find a ride, contacting multiple sponsors and car owners like Steve Hough, Jody Gable, and Chris Shultz trying to find a ride to race at Syracuse, so he definitely didn't take the starting spot out of spite. If I hear anything about it, I'll be sure to let you guys know!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Higbie Puts Exclaimation Mark on Season
Jerry Higbie picked up the biggest win of his career as he held on to collect the Eastern States 200 in dominating fashion. He snuck passed Michael Storms before the half way mark to take the lead for good, and go on and collect the $20,000 feature win. Chuck McKee finished second, followed by Jimmy Phelps, Andy Bachetti, and rounding out the top 5 was Rick Laubach.
Also this weekend, on Saturday, Delaware International Speedway had the small block modifieds on the card for the Delaware State Championships, it was Craig Von Dohren who dominated the race to collect the $4,500 win for the second year in a row. Black Rock Speedway also had big blocks on the card for the only time this season, former track-regular Ron Cartwright held off a charge by Larry Wight to pick up the win.
On Sunday, the big blocks were on the card at Delaware International Speedway. Jimmy Horton snuck passed Stewart Friesen early in the race to pick up the $6,500 feature win.
In other news, the Van Pelt brothers have announced plans for 2010. Curt Van Pelt, one of the all-time greats at Woodhull Raceway, has announced he'll retire from racing. Billy Van Pelt, who drove for Ted White Racing the past few seasons, will return to the Kevin Chilson Racing team, as a teammate to Kevin Dunning and Frank Dunning for weekly action at Woodhull Raceway. Ted White will take over ownership at Woodhull Raceway, so he won't field a car weekly, but look for Van Pelt to run his car once again on the RoC Dirt Tour and in other special events in 2010.
Also this weekend, on Saturday, Delaware International Speedway had the small block modifieds on the card for the Delaware State Championships, it was Craig Von Dohren who dominated the race to collect the $4,500 win for the second year in a row. Black Rock Speedway also had big blocks on the card for the only time this season, former track-regular Ron Cartwright held off a charge by Larry Wight to pick up the win.
On Sunday, the big blocks were on the card at Delaware International Speedway. Jimmy Horton snuck passed Stewart Friesen early in the race to pick up the $6,500 feature win.
In other news, the Van Pelt brothers have announced plans for 2010. Curt Van Pelt, one of the all-time greats at Woodhull Raceway, has announced he'll retire from racing. Billy Van Pelt, who drove for Ted White Racing the past few seasons, will return to the Kevin Chilson Racing team, as a teammate to Kevin Dunning and Frank Dunning for weekly action at Woodhull Raceway. Ted White will take over ownership at Woodhull Raceway, so he won't field a car weekly, but look for Van Pelt to run his car once again on the RoC Dirt Tour and in other special events in 2010.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Schaeffer Racing Sitting Out; Other OCFS Notes
Don Schaeffer Racing, according to Brett Deyo, is also sitting out 2010. Schaeffer, who's owned cars in the past successfully for Ray Swinehart, Tom Mayberry, Kerry Kratz, and Terry Meitzler, has ran the past few seasons with driver Brad Missimer at Grandview Speedway. Missimer could start his own team, with Schaeffer as a sponsor, that's unclear however.
Also, I forgot about one OCFS driver for the 200 in a different ride. Kevin Duryea will be back for the consi in Mike Kolka's back up #25x big block modified. Also, I mentioned about Delaware also racing this weekend, Black Rock Speedway has big block modifieds on the card on Saturday for the first time all season long.
Also, I forgot about one OCFS driver for the 200 in a different ride. Kevin Duryea will be back for the consi in Mike Kolka's back up #25x big block modified. Also, I mentioned about Delaware also racing this weekend, Black Rock Speedway has big block modifieds on the card on Saturday for the first time all season long.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Weekend Tidbits
With the rescheduling of Eastern States to this weekend, and the Delaware State Championships coming up this weekend, there are some tidbits. As posted earlier, the PPB Racing Team has parked their cars, which means that Billy Pauch Jr will be running some other cars at Delaware Internsional Speedway this weekend. He'll be in the MAD Motorsports #11D small block, and the Rick Clay Racing #88c big block.
Jimmy Horton, who was scheduled to start the Eastern States 200 outside of the top 30 driving the Jerry Wildrick owned #27 big block modified, will scatch from the fiel and will run the Delaware State Championships for car owner Dick Biever in both big and small block races. No word if anyone will take over the #27.
Tim Fuller, according to Dirt Track Digest, is going to try to fly to Orange County Fair Speedway to run the Eastern States 200. Fuller is the pole sitter for the race, but has the World Finals at the Dirt Track at Lowes this weekend.
Danny Johnson will return to the seat of the Randy Sherlock Racing #10 big block modified, the team blew an engine in qualifying and will have to come from deep in the consi. Also, Bruce Kline will return to run the consi in David Van Horn's back up #71.
Despite some rumors, Pat Ward will run the Eastern States 200. In the Gypsum Racing car, rumors reported that he would miss the event because of the Utica Rome banquet, but he'll be able to attend the banquet after the race. Also, look for Larry Wight to tack onto the back of the consi.
The Vinnie Salerno team will also be back at Eastern States, with their first big block modified since the theft of their hauler, and lots of their equipment earlier this year. Storms qualified for the 200 with a 358, but will run the big block on Saturday.
Jimmy Horton, who was scheduled to start the Eastern States 200 outside of the top 30 driving the Jerry Wildrick owned #27 big block modified, will scatch from the fiel and will run the Delaware State Championships for car owner Dick Biever in both big and small block races. No word if anyone will take over the #27.
Tim Fuller, according to Dirt Track Digest, is going to try to fly to Orange County Fair Speedway to run the Eastern States 200. Fuller is the pole sitter for the race, but has the World Finals at the Dirt Track at Lowes this weekend.
Danny Johnson will return to the seat of the Randy Sherlock Racing #10 big block modified, the team blew an engine in qualifying and will have to come from deep in the consi. Also, Bruce Kline will return to run the consi in David Van Horn's back up #71.
Despite some rumors, Pat Ward will run the Eastern States 200. In the Gypsum Racing car, rumors reported that he would miss the event because of the Utica Rome banquet, but he'll be able to attend the banquet after the race. Also, look for Larry Wight to tack onto the back of the consi.
The Vinnie Salerno team will also be back at Eastern States, with their first big block modified since the theft of their hauler, and lots of their equipment earlier this year. Storms qualified for the 200 with a 358, but will run the big block on Saturday.
PPB Racing Sitting out For 2010
PPB Racing car owner Bob Greene has announced, through a press release released by Brett Deyo, that the team will sit out 2010. The team recently announced that Craig Von Dohren would join Billy Pauch Jr at Grandview and Biamond, as well as big block specials throughout the east coast, however, plans have changed. Greene will focus on his business, Pioneer Pole Building, hopefully for just 2010, however, it's not for certain that the team will return in 2011.
Look for Von Dohren to return to Mike Harvey Racing next year, to what scale is unclear. No word on where Pauch Jr will end up. Pauch Jr will race this weekend at Delaware International for the Delaware State Championships, he'll drive the MAD Motorsports 11D small block, whom with he's won with before, and will drive the Rick Clay Racing #88c big block. We wish Bob Greene the best of luck and hope to see his team back on track in 2011.
Look for Von Dohren to return to Mike Harvey Racing next year, to what scale is unclear. No word on where Pauch Jr will end up. Pauch Jr will race this weekend at Delaware International for the Delaware State Championships, he'll drive the MAD Motorsports 11D small block, whom with he's won with before, and will drive the Rick Clay Racing #88c big block. We wish Bob Greene the best of luck and hope to see his team back on track in 2011.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friesen Wins Battle; Ward Takes the War
The RoC Dirt Tour had their season finale pushed back one day (Mahoning Valley and Bridgeport also had their races rained out Saturday) to Sunday afternoon. Stewart Friesen took the lead around the 1/2 point in the 100 lap Southern Tier 100 feature event for the big block modifieds, and proceeded to dominate the second half of the event, to collect the $6,555 win. Danny Johnson picked up a ride in Joey Grammes' second modified, and drove it to a second place finish, Tim McCreadie, Joey Grammes, and Pat Ward rounded out the top 5. Brett Hearn faded late in the race, as he fell back to 8th in the final finishing order, it allowed Pat Ward to secure his second RoC Dirt Tour title in as many years, giving him his 3rd championship of 2009, he also picked up the Florida Dirt Tour Title back in February, and won the Utica Rome Speedway track championship.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tidbits
As the season continues to draw to a close, some 2010 news is starting to take form.
Kory Sandstedt will apparently not be back behind the wheel of the Dwyer Racing #88 big block modified in 2010. After having some strong runs in the big block division, Sandstedt ended up 15th in the final Lebanon Valley big block points standings. He finished 6th in 358 points at Lebanon Valley as well, behind the wheel of his family-owned #80. Look for the 88 to partner up with another team in 2010, and expect a number change for the team.
Two big name sportsman drivers are making the jump to big block modified in 2010, and both have already ran at least one big block race at the end of 2009. Grant Hilfiger, the 2008 and 2009 Penn Can Speedway sportsman champion, will be one of the guys moving up. Hilfiger will pilot his own #78 modified weekly at Penn Can in 2010, and hopes to run some other specials with his car. Also, expect to see him running some races at Orange County Fair Speedway, along with some select Super Dirt Series shows with the Nick Noll Racing #6n, although that's not 100% official. The 2009 Utica Rome Speedway sportsman champion, Jason Rood, will also be making the jump. Rood plans to run Utica Rome next season, and will also be running some of the big end of the year races.
Also, according to South Jersey Dirt Racing, look for Frank Cozze to return full-time to the Super Dirt Series in 2010.
Remember, racing season still isn't over! Bridgeport Speedway has a Tri-Track Series race for the big block modifieds on Saturday, and Five Mile Point has the 1/4 Mile Nationals on tap as the RoC Dirt Tour has their season finale on Saturday night. Finally, Mahoning Valley Speedway has big blocks as part of their season finale scheduled for Saturday as well!
Kory Sandstedt will apparently not be back behind the wheel of the Dwyer Racing #88 big block modified in 2010. After having some strong runs in the big block division, Sandstedt ended up 15th in the final Lebanon Valley big block points standings. He finished 6th in 358 points at Lebanon Valley as well, behind the wheel of his family-owned #80. Look for the 88 to partner up with another team in 2010, and expect a number change for the team.
Two big name sportsman drivers are making the jump to big block modified in 2010, and both have already ran at least one big block race at the end of 2009. Grant Hilfiger, the 2008 and 2009 Penn Can Speedway sportsman champion, will be one of the guys moving up. Hilfiger will pilot his own #78 modified weekly at Penn Can in 2010, and hopes to run some other specials with his car. Also, expect to see him running some races at Orange County Fair Speedway, along with some select Super Dirt Series shows with the Nick Noll Racing #6n, although that's not 100% official. The 2009 Utica Rome Speedway sportsman champion, Jason Rood, will also be making the jump. Rood plans to run Utica Rome next season, and will also be running some of the big end of the year races.
Also, according to South Jersey Dirt Racing, look for Frank Cozze to return full-time to the Super Dirt Series in 2010.
Remember, racing season still isn't over! Bridgeport Speedway has a Tri-Track Series race for the big block modifieds on Saturday, and Five Mile Point has the 1/4 Mile Nationals on tap as the RoC Dirt Tour has their season finale on Saturday night. Finally, Mahoning Valley Speedway has big blocks as part of their season finale scheduled for Saturday as well!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Standings Updated after Octoberfest
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There are the Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Standings updated after races #13 and 14 at Hagerstown Speedway for Octoberfest. Only 1 more races to go, the Eastern States 200 on November 7th! Remember, the winner will recieve a 2010 season pass to the track of their choice (thank you Zach Aubertine Motorsports), and will recieve a free 6-month subscription to Area Auto Racing News (thank you Area Auto Racing News)! Also, thanks again for everyone that participated this year!
There are the Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Standings updated after races #13 and 14 at Hagerstown Speedway for Octoberfest. Only 1 more races to go, the Eastern States 200 on November 7th! Remember, the winner will recieve a 2010 season pass to the track of their choice (thank you Zach Aubertine Motorsports), and will recieve a free 6-month subscription to Area Auto Racing News (thank you Area Auto Racing News)! Also, thanks again for everyone that participated this year!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Hearn and McCreadie Win Big at Octoberfest; Rougeux Claims BRP Finale but Another Is King of Tour
Hagerstown Speedway had their annual Octoberfest 350 ran, as the top four dirt racing divisions, big block modifieds, small block modifieds, super late models, and 410 sprints took on the 1/2 mile for $10,000 to win each division. In the big block modifieds, it was Brett Hearn who held off an exciting late race charge by J.R. Heffner to claim the $10,000 prize, Heffner finished second, rounding out the top 5 were Pat Ward, Ryan Godown, and Jimmy Horton.
In the small block portion of Octoberfest, Frank Cozze took the early lead from Brett Hearn, but was sent to the rear for tampering with the right rear tire during the lap 50 fuel stop. Cozze opted to retire from the event after that point. Tim McCreadie took advantage of Cozze's misfortune to go on to dominate the 100 lap feature and claim that $10,000 top prize, MeMe DeSantis finished second, Billy Pauch Jr, Billy Decker, and Jeff Strunk rounded out the top 5.
Also, the BRP Modified Tour invaded Lernerville Speedway for their season finale, as part of Steel City Stampede Weekend. Alan Johnson started 20th on the 21 car field, and made a charge and challenged for the lead late in the race, but it was Del Rougeux who went on to collect the feature win. Johnson finished second, rounding out the top 5 were Jeremiah Shingledecker, Joe Crawford, and Rex King. With King's 5th place finish, it allowed him to claim the BRP Tour championship.
Also, Albany-Saratoga Speedway saw the big block modified make their first start on the black top. Matt DeLorenzo dominated the feature and picked up the win. Promotor Bruce Richards announced that the track will remain asphalt, and also Devils Bowl Speedway will also be asphalt in 2010.
In the small block portion of Octoberfest, Frank Cozze took the early lead from Brett Hearn, but was sent to the rear for tampering with the right rear tire during the lap 50 fuel stop. Cozze opted to retire from the event after that point. Tim McCreadie took advantage of Cozze's misfortune to go on to dominate the 100 lap feature and claim that $10,000 top prize, MeMe DeSantis finished second, Billy Pauch Jr, Billy Decker, and Jeff Strunk rounded out the top 5.
Also, the BRP Modified Tour invaded Lernerville Speedway for their season finale, as part of Steel City Stampede Weekend. Alan Johnson started 20th on the 21 car field, and made a charge and challenged for the lead late in the race, but it was Del Rougeux who went on to collect the feature win. Johnson finished second, rounding out the top 5 were Jeremiah Shingledecker, Joe Crawford, and Rex King. With King's 5th place finish, it allowed him to claim the BRP Tour championship.
Also, Albany-Saratoga Speedway saw the big block modified make their first start on the black top. Matt DeLorenzo dominated the feature and picked up the win. Promotor Bruce Richards announced that the track will remain asphalt, and also Devils Bowl Speedway will also be asphalt in 2010.
Wago Fantasy League Standings Finally Up!
First, some quick tidbits. Penn Can Speedway has postponed the King of the Can race until next season. Hagerstown Speedway got Octoberfest qualifying in Yesterday, Danny Johnson is in Will Brown's #1w big block, Dale Planck is, for the third time this season, driving the JB Motorsports #29 car in both big and small block competition for the weekend. Brad Brightbill is driving Ray Caroll Racing's #19 small block. Lernerville Speedway also got Steel City Stampede qualifying in Yesterday, which features the BRP Big Block Tour finale. Only out of the ordinary ride out there is Alan Johnson is driving Kevin Bolland's #777 big block modified.
Here are the Fantasy League Standings finally updates after the Rite-Aid 200! Only 3 races remain, Octoberfest for big and small blocks, and then the Eastern States 200.
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=273
Here are the Fantasy League Standings finally updates after the Rite-Aid 200! Only 3 races remain, Octoberfest for big and small blocks, and then the Eastern States 200.
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=273
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Club Wago on Facebook!
Hey Facebook users, Club Wago created a Facebook group. Feel free to join! The link to the group is on the right side of this page. We just started the group, and already have uploaded some photos from part parties, and some Super Dirt Week Bash on the Backstretch pictures.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Barry Davis Retiring; DTD DIRTiest Camper Winners!
Barry Davis, long-time modified driver at Accord Speedway, who's also ran at Orange County Fair Speedway regularly in the past, has announced his retirement following the 2009 season. Davis also ran part-time on the RoC Dirt Tour when it first started, and was always a top competitor. He finished runner up in Accord points a few season ago, and has compiled quite a few wins. We wish Barry Davis the best, and we'll miss seeing the #9D modified on the track!
Also, Club Wago won the 2009 DIRTiest Camper Award from Dirt Track Digest (even though we don't camp there). I have no idea if we win anything, but still, thanks to everyone who voted for us, and always thanks to DTD for having the contest!
Also, Club Wago won the 2009 DIRTiest Camper Award from Dirt Track Digest (even though we don't camp there). I have no idea if we win anything, but still, thanks to everyone who voted for us, and always thanks to DTD for having the contest!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Hearn and Clair Claim Big Wins; Fantasy League Problems
First of all, I apologize for not getting the Fantasy League standings up yet. I posted the standings after the Salute to the Troops 150, and tried a few times to post the standings after the Rite-Aid 200, but continue to get an error message. Jeff Sheeler is leading the league after event #12 of 15, he has 73 points, second place is Corinne Schaffer with 104, 3rd is John Baumes with 106, 4th in Jim Weaknecht with 111, and 5th is Kevin Moyer with 115.
Now, onto some racing results from the weekend. Eastern States Weekend was on tap at Orange County Fair Speedway. On Friday time trials took place with Tommy Meier setting fast time for the small blocks, and Tim Fuller claiming the pole for the big block 200 lapper. On Saturday, the 358 modifieds battled for 100 laps on the hard clay, and it was Brett Hearn picking up the $5,000 victory after holding off late charges from second and third place finishers Michael Storms and Rick Laubach. On Sunday, the 200 lap, $20,000 to win big block race was scheduled to be run, but rain has forced the race to be postponed until November 7th. Positions 1-36 are set for the 200, with spots 37-44 to be awarded through the consi, which will also be run November 7th.
The Fall Northeast Nationals features the season finale for the 358 Super Dirt Series was on hand at Brockville Ontario Speedway. Pat O'Brien set fast time for the event, but it was Mario Clair who passed Dale Planck late in the race to pick up the 100 lap win worth $4,000. Planck held on to finish second which was good enough to claim him the 358 Super Dirt Series championship.
Rain washed out Grandview Speedway's Thunder on the Hill Series finale, which means that Jeff Strunk has claimed the Thunder on the Hill modified championship.
Also, on HagerstownSpeedway.com, the initial entry list for Octoberfest is posted.
Now, onto some racing results from the weekend. Eastern States Weekend was on tap at Orange County Fair Speedway. On Friday time trials took place with Tommy Meier setting fast time for the small blocks, and Tim Fuller claiming the pole for the big block 200 lapper. On Saturday, the 358 modifieds battled for 100 laps on the hard clay, and it was Brett Hearn picking up the $5,000 victory after holding off late charges from second and third place finishers Michael Storms and Rick Laubach. On Sunday, the 200 lap, $20,000 to win big block race was scheduled to be run, but rain has forced the race to be postponed until November 7th. Positions 1-36 are set for the 200, with spots 37-44 to be awarded through the consi, which will also be run November 7th.
The Fall Northeast Nationals features the season finale for the 358 Super Dirt Series was on hand at Brockville Ontario Speedway. Pat O'Brien set fast time for the event, but it was Mario Clair who passed Dale Planck late in the race to pick up the 100 lap win worth $4,000. Planck held on to finish second which was good enough to claim him the 358 Super Dirt Series championship.
Rain washed out Grandview Speedway's Thunder on the Hill Series finale, which means that Jeff Strunk has claimed the Thunder on the Hill modified championship.
Also, on HagerstownSpeedway.com, the initial entry list for Octoberfest is posted.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Ghetto is Back!
The Ghetto is returning in 2010. After retiring a few years ago, the Ghetto will return to Super Dirt Week in 2010! Glad to see the return of the original Dirt Week party people! We'll also be having the 3rd Annual Club Wago Bash on the Backstretch on Friday of Super Dirt Week. The Ghetto will run all week long. Less than 360 days away!!
Eastern States Weekend Live Updates!
Club Wago member Jeff Heotzler Jr. is doing live updates from Eastern States on his dad's website, www.JeffHeotzler.com, follow along, he's doing a great job! He'll be doing them all weekend, and they are running today!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Super Dirt Week Recap
Been busy trying to catch up with school work, the Fantasy League standings are updated after the Salute to the Troops 150, I'll hopefully have the standings up to date after the Rite-Aid 200 by tomorrow. Anyway, here's what happened during Super Dirt Week.
On Thursday Syracuse opened with Tim Fuller grabbing the big block pole, and Brett Hearn claiming the small block pole. The first checkered flag of the week was taken by young Mat Williamson who had a very strong week, highlighted by his win the 358 Modified Futures Race. Thursday night, the 358 Super Dirt Series headed to Brewerton Speedway for 100 laps of racing action. It was Tim McCreadie who returned to victory lane and picked up the popular victory over Brett Hearn.
Friday was a complete wash at Syracuse, so we then move to Saturday. The $20,000 to win 150 lap 358 Super Dirt Series Salute to the Troops 150 was in the spotlight, and it was Billy Decker claiming his second title in a row at the race, as he held off Brett Hearn. Rounding out the top 5 in the event were Kenny Tremont, Larry Wight, and Larry Lampman. That night, the Win and You're In big block race was at Rolling Wheel Raceway. Chad Brachmann took the lead from Chad Homan around the half way point and went on to dominate the rest of the 25 lap feature, and captured the 45th starting spot in the Rite-Aid 200. South of Syracuse, the Short Track Supernationals were at Five Mile Point Speedway, there it was Kevin Hirthler who took advantage of Jeff Strunk losing a left-rear wheel while leading to collect the $5,000 pay day.
On Sunday, the grand-daddy of them all took place. The Rite-Aid 200 paying $50,000 to the winner was center stage on the New York State Fairgrounds mile. Matt Sheppard passed Jimmy Phelps with just 9 laps to go and went on to collect his first win in the prestigious race. Rounding out the top 5 were Tim McCreadie, Tim Fuller, Frank Cozze, and Richie Tobias. Brett Hearn needed to finish 21st to win the title, he finished 20th and claimed his 7th career Super Dirt Series big block title. Also on Sunday, Jimmy Chester picked up a big block win at Georgetown Speedway.
On Thursday Syracuse opened with Tim Fuller grabbing the big block pole, and Brett Hearn claiming the small block pole. The first checkered flag of the week was taken by young Mat Williamson who had a very strong week, highlighted by his win the 358 Modified Futures Race. Thursday night, the 358 Super Dirt Series headed to Brewerton Speedway for 100 laps of racing action. It was Tim McCreadie who returned to victory lane and picked up the popular victory over Brett Hearn.
Friday was a complete wash at Syracuse, so we then move to Saturday. The $20,000 to win 150 lap 358 Super Dirt Series Salute to the Troops 150 was in the spotlight, and it was Billy Decker claiming his second title in a row at the race, as he held off Brett Hearn. Rounding out the top 5 in the event were Kenny Tremont, Larry Wight, and Larry Lampman. That night, the Win and You're In big block race was at Rolling Wheel Raceway. Chad Brachmann took the lead from Chad Homan around the half way point and went on to dominate the rest of the 25 lap feature, and captured the 45th starting spot in the Rite-Aid 200. South of Syracuse, the Short Track Supernationals were at Five Mile Point Speedway, there it was Kevin Hirthler who took advantage of Jeff Strunk losing a left-rear wheel while leading to collect the $5,000 pay day.
On Sunday, the grand-daddy of them all took place. The Rite-Aid 200 paying $50,000 to the winner was center stage on the New York State Fairgrounds mile. Matt Sheppard passed Jimmy Phelps with just 9 laps to go and went on to collect his first win in the prestigious race. Rounding out the top 5 were Tim McCreadie, Tim Fuller, Frank Cozze, and Richie Tobias. Brett Hearn needed to finish 21st to win the title, he finished 20th and claimed his 7th career Super Dirt Series big block title. Also on Sunday, Jimmy Chester picked up a big block win at Georgetown Speedway.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Club Wago Bash on the Backstretch Pictures!
Just got home from Super Dirt Week, man, am I tired!
Anyway, here are some great shots from the big wheel races during out Bash on the Backstretch at Super Dirt Week on Friday night. Rebecca Eisele did a great job taking photos for us! Also, Rocket took some shots for Dirt Track Digest, not sure where to find the pictures online though. Thanks to everyone who came out, I hope you all had a great time!
http://www.turn4photos.com/Other/CL/9912959_zE8wG#P-1-12
Anyway, here are some great shots from the big wheel races during out Bash on the Backstretch at Super Dirt Week on Friday night. Rebecca Eisele did a great job taking photos for us! Also, Rocket took some shots for Dirt Track Digest, not sure where to find the pictures online though. Thanks to everyone who came out, I hope you all had a great time!
http://www.turn4photos.com/Other/CL/9912959_zE8wG#P-1-12
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Inspection Pictures on Race Pro Weekly already!!
Race Pro Weekly has put up their Super Dirt Week page already, and already have some early sneak-peaks from Tuesday inspection. Expect a lot more later. Starting tomorrow they'll have multiple people on scene and will give up to the second updates, along with multiple drivers and other important individuals blogging throughout the week. Race Pro Weekly always does an outstanding job with their Super Dirt Week site, and it's already starting! Ladies and gentleman, Super Dirt Week is finally here!
Also, our friends at South Jersey Dirt Racing, Doug's Dirt Diary, Syracuse.com, and Dirt Track Digest will all be doing some form of updates as well, so be sure to check back everywhere! I'll be heading up to Super Dirt Week on Thursday morning, so I won't have access to this blog to do any updating, but be sure to visit all five of those sites for great updates!
Also, our friends at South Jersey Dirt Racing, Doug's Dirt Diary, Syracuse.com, and Dirt Track Digest will all be doing some form of updates as well, so be sure to check back everywhere! I'll be heading up to Super Dirt Week on Thursday morning, so I won't have access to this blog to do any updating, but be sure to visit all five of those sites for great updates!
Wago Fantasy League Standings After Race #10 of 15
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=271
There are the Fantasy League standings after the Fulton 200, which was race #10 of 15. It's getting close to the end!
There are the Fantasy League standings after the Fulton 200, which was race #10 of 15. It's getting close to the end!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Some More Tidbits; Comments
First of all, I see people are starting to comment on posts. I appreciate it! There's a comment button on the bottom of each post I put in here, so feel free to comment away!
As reported by the Danny Johnson news man, RWT on Dirt Track Digest, Danny Johnson will not be driving the Thompson Motorsports 27J at Super Dirt Week. Instead, Johnson will enter a second Dullen Motorsports car, and will be Gary Tomkins teammate on the mile. Johnson drove for Dullen last week at Fulton after the Mike Traustchold car broke in his heat, and finished in the top 3.
Sitler-Kline Motorsports will be selling out at the end of the season. After having a long career with drivers with the names like Bailey, Reimert, and Hartnett, the #55 big block modified team will sit out 2010. After Kevin Hartnett ran for them weekly at Redline Raceway in 2009, and also some select shows at Penn Can Speedway, Hartnett and the team have parted ways. Shawn Reimert, who won a Central PA Speedway championship with the team a few years ago, will drive for the team the rest of the season in part-time action. Hartnett may enter some select shows with his own #88.
As reported by the Danny Johnson news man, RWT on Dirt Track Digest, Danny Johnson will not be driving the Thompson Motorsports 27J at Super Dirt Week. Instead, Johnson will enter a second Dullen Motorsports car, and will be Gary Tomkins teammate on the mile. Johnson drove for Dullen last week at Fulton after the Mike Traustchold car broke in his heat, and finished in the top 3.
Sitler-Kline Motorsports will be selling out at the end of the season. After having a long career with drivers with the names like Bailey, Reimert, and Hartnett, the #55 big block modified team will sit out 2010. After Kevin Hartnett ran for them weekly at Redline Raceway in 2009, and also some select shows at Penn Can Speedway, Hartnett and the team have parted ways. Shawn Reimert, who won a Central PA Speedway championship with the team a few years ago, will drive for the team the rest of the season in part-time action. Hartnett may enter some select shows with his own #88.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Decker Wins $20,000; Pauch Rocks New Egypt
Billy Decker used a last lap pass to get around Jimmy Phelps in a wild Fulton 200. The win was worth $20,000, and was Decker's 3rd 5-digit win of the season. He also claimed the 358 Series 150 lapper at Granby, which was worth $10,000, and also claimed Mr. Dirt Track USA at Lebanon Valley, which paid $17,500, so Decker has claimed $47,500 in those three races alone. Jimmy Phelps hung on for second, rounding out the top 5 were Danny Johnson, Bobby Varin, and Alan Johnson.
Also, Rocktoberbest burst into New Egypt Speedway for a 40-lap big block feature event that saw Billy Pauch hold on and claim yet another feature win at the track. Rounding out the top 5 there were Rick Laubach, Duane Howard, Stewart Friesen, and Jeff Strunk.
Also, you can add Roy Bresnahan to my big block Super Dirt Week list, and Brian McDonald to the small block list. There are also Syracuse paint scheme's of Rick Laubach's big block modified posted on South Jersey Dirt Racing, Paul Gilardi's big block modified Syracuse paint scheme is posted on Dirt Track Digest, and David Hebert's big block modified Syracuse paint scheme is posted on his website (link is to the right).
Also, Rocktoberbest burst into New Egypt Speedway for a 40-lap big block feature event that saw Billy Pauch hold on and claim yet another feature win at the track. Rounding out the top 5 there were Rick Laubach, Duane Howard, Stewart Friesen, and Jeff Strunk.
Also, you can add Roy Bresnahan to my big block Super Dirt Week list, and Brian McDonald to the small block list. There are also Syracuse paint scheme's of Rick Laubach's big block modified posted on South Jersey Dirt Racing, Paul Gilardi's big block modified Syracuse paint scheme is posted on Dirt Track Digest, and David Hebert's big block modified Syracuse paint scheme is posted on his website (link is to the right).
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Super Dirt Week Drivers
Here's a list of drivers, in numerical order, I've come up with that are planning on coming to Super Dirt Week this year in the big and small block divisions. I've come up with this list by talking to drivers, and also with the help of Doug's Dirt Diary, Race Pro Weekly, South Jersey Dirt Racing, Syracuse.com, and Dirt Track Digest, thanks guys! It's by no-means official.
Big Blocks
#1H Tim Hindley
#1H David Hebert
#USA1 Richie Tobias
#2 Ronnie Johnson
#3 Justin Haers
#6N Grant Hilfiger
#7 Rick Laubach
#9s Matt Sheppard
#14 Jimmy Horton
#14 Brian Swarthout
#14M Doug Manmiller
#19 Kenny Brightbill
#19H Chris Higgins
#20 Brett Hearn
#21M Bob McGannon
#22 Mike Bruno
#24 Chris Shultz
#26 Ryan Godown
#27J Danny Johnson
#29 Jeff Brownell
#32c Vic Coffey
#34 Andy Bachetti
#35 Willy Decker
#39 Tim McCreadie
#m40 Mark Forte Jr.
#41 Jeff Strunk
#42p Pat Ward
#43 Keith Flach
#44 Frank Cozze
#44 Stewart Friesen
#45 Wayne Jelley
#48too Dave Rauscher
#49 Billy Dunn
#55 Mitch Gibbs
#57 Donnie Corellis
#62s Tommy Sears
#66 Jerry Higbie
#74 Tim Fuller
#77x Dale Planck
#83 Brian Swartzlander
#84 Gary Tomkins
#L85 Ted Lamb
#87x Paul Gilardi
#88 J.R. Heffner
#91 Billy Decker
#93x Craig Mitchell
#98 Eddie Marshall
#98H Jimmy Phelps
#99 Ryan Phelps
#99L Larry Wight
#115 Kenny Tremont
Small Blocks
#1WBG Matt Sheppard
#3J Marc Johnson
#4 Andy Bachetti
#4* Tim McCreadie
#6 Matt Williamson
#14 Jimmy Horton
#14 Brian Swarthout
#14s Scott Duell
#16 Lance Willix
#17 Richie Tobas (don't actually know what number this team will use)
#20 Brett Hearn
#22 Larry Lampman
#22J Jeremy Wilder
#24 Chris Shultz
#24 Patrick Dupree
#24z Jessica Zemken
#26 Rick Richner
#32c Vic Coffey
#35 Mike Perrotte
#36 Brett Graham (also going to try to put this car in the Rite-Aid 200)
#R40 Ryan Forte
#42 Pete Bicknell
#42 Matt Pupello
#42p Pat Ward
#44 Sebastion Gougeon
#66x Carey Terrance
#72 Tommy Flannigan
#74 Tim Fuller
#76 Ronnie Johnson
#77J J.C. Flach
#83 Tommy Sears
#90 Martin Roy
#91 Billy Decker
#97 Michel Chicoine
#98H Erick Rudolph
#99L Larry Wight
#115 Kenny Tremont
#151KB Brian McDonald
#542 Rick Laubach
Big Blocks
#1H Tim Hindley
#1H David Hebert
#USA1 Richie Tobias
#2 Ronnie Johnson
#3 Justin Haers
#6N Grant Hilfiger
#7 Rick Laubach
#9s Matt Sheppard
#14 Jimmy Horton
#14 Brian Swarthout
#14M Doug Manmiller
#19 Kenny Brightbill
#19H Chris Higgins
#20 Brett Hearn
#21M Bob McGannon
#22 Mike Bruno
#24 Chris Shultz
#26 Ryan Godown
#27J Danny Johnson
#29 Jeff Brownell
#32c Vic Coffey
#34 Andy Bachetti
#35 Willy Decker
#39 Tim McCreadie
#m40 Mark Forte Jr.
#41 Jeff Strunk
#42p Pat Ward
#43 Keith Flach
#44 Frank Cozze
#44 Stewart Friesen
#45 Wayne Jelley
#48too Dave Rauscher
#49 Billy Dunn
#55 Mitch Gibbs
#57 Donnie Corellis
#62s Tommy Sears
#66 Jerry Higbie
#74 Tim Fuller
#77x Dale Planck
#83 Brian Swartzlander
#84 Gary Tomkins
#L85 Ted Lamb
#87x Paul Gilardi
#88 J.R. Heffner
#91 Billy Decker
#93x Craig Mitchell
#98 Eddie Marshall
#98H Jimmy Phelps
#99 Ryan Phelps
#99L Larry Wight
#115 Kenny Tremont
Small Blocks
#1WBG Matt Sheppard
#3J Marc Johnson
#4 Andy Bachetti
#4* Tim McCreadie
#6 Matt Williamson
#14 Jimmy Horton
#14 Brian Swarthout
#14s Scott Duell
#16 Lance Willix
#17 Richie Tobas (don't actually know what number this team will use)
#20 Brett Hearn
#22 Larry Lampman
#22J Jeremy Wilder
#24 Chris Shultz
#24 Patrick Dupree
#24z Jessica Zemken
#26 Rick Richner
#32c Vic Coffey
#35 Mike Perrotte
#36 Brett Graham (also going to try to put this car in the Rite-Aid 200)
#R40 Ryan Forte
#42 Pete Bicknell
#42 Matt Pupello
#42p Pat Ward
#44 Sebastion Gougeon
#66x Carey Terrance
#72 Tommy Flannigan
#74 Tim Fuller
#76 Ronnie Johnson
#77J J.C. Flach
#83 Tommy Sears
#90 Martin Roy
#91 Billy Decker
#97 Michel Chicoine
#98H Erick Rudolph
#99L Larry Wight
#115 Kenny Tremont
#151KB Brian McDonald
#542 Rick Laubach
Laubach Wins Battle and War on Wednesday Night at New Egypt; Tidbit
Rick Laubach used consistancy all season long at New Egypt to capture his first career New Egypt Speedway track championship. Billy Pauch came into the night as the points leader, but after failing to finish, Laubach did what he needed to do, won the feature event on Wednesday night, September 30th, and claimed the championship.
Also, in Super Dirt Week news, Willy Decker will make his first ever attempt at qualifying for the Rite-Aid 200 aboard the Jeff Holbrook Race #35 modified. The team ran the past two seasons with Jason Barney in the 200, and was very impressive both years.
Also, in Super Dirt Week news, Willy Decker will make his first ever attempt at qualifying for the Rite-Aid 200 aboard the Jeff Holbrook Race #35 modified. The team ran the past two seasons with Jason Barney in the 200, and was very impressive both years.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sheppard and DeLorenzo Notch Wins on Saturday Night
Matt Sheppard kept his championship hopes alive on the Super Dirt Series by picking up another win on the tour, this time coming at Rolling Wheels Raceway, as rain forced the race to take the checkered flag on lap 65 of 100. Also on Saturday night, it was Matt DeLorenzo who held off Bobby Varin to pick up the small block portion of McDonald's weekend at Fonda Speedway. The big block race scheduled for Sunday was rained out.
Also, the World Racing Group announced that at Super Dirt Week, 4 World of Outlaw Sprint cars (2 of which are Steve Kinser and Jason Meyers, a third we're being told is Jac Haudenschild but that's yet to be confirmed) will have a warm-up session and dash race on the Syracuse mile on Friday of Super Dirt Week.
Also, the World Racing Group announced that at Super Dirt Week, 4 World of Outlaw Sprint cars (2 of which are Steve Kinser and Jason Meyers, a third we're being told is Jac Haudenschild but that's yet to be confirmed) will have a warm-up session and dash race on the Syracuse mile on Friday of Super Dirt Week.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Von Dohren Teaming With PPB for 2010
The all-time winningest driver at both Grandview Speedway and Big Diamond Raceway will be driving for a new team in 2010. Von Dohren, who drove for Chad Sinon at Grandview Speedway, and Mike Harvey and Big Diamond along with big block specials, will be driving for PPB Racing in 2010, for car owner Bob Greene. Von Dohren will run Big Diamond and Grandview with the team along with big block specials throughout the season. Current PPB Racing driver Billy Pauch Jr. will run the same schedule as Von Dohren's teammate.
Mike Harvey Racing will sell their racing equipment, but will continue to sponsor Von Dohren. Chad Sinon will more than likely run a part-time schedule next season with Duane Howard behind the wheel of the car.
Mike Harvey Racing will sell their racing equipment, but will continue to sponsor Von Dohren. Chad Sinon will more than likely run a part-time schedule next season with Duane Howard behind the wheel of the car.
Higbie and Decker Big Winners on Friday
Jerry Higbie and Billy Decker collected big Friday night wins on September 26th. Jerry Higbie snuck passed Andy Bachetti late in the RoC Dirt Tour's King of the Catskills race at Accord Speedway. Higbie collected $6,000 for the feature win. Rounding out the top 5 were Bachetti, Mike Ricci, Mike Colsten, and Pat Ward.
At Rolling Wheels Raceway, it was the 358 Super Dirt Series that was the headline division on Friday. Matt Sheppard gave it everything he had, but couldn't sneak passed Billy Decker, and Decker went on to collect the $4,000 win. Sheppard held on for second, followed by Alan Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, and Chad Brachmann who rounded out the top 5.
Also worth noting that Alan Johnson was aboard the Deek Decker Racing DEUCE car, it was the first appearance by the car all season long and ran very strong.
At Rolling Wheels Raceway, it was the 358 Super Dirt Series that was the headline division on Friday. Matt Sheppard gave it everything he had, but couldn't sneak passed Billy Decker, and Decker went on to collect the $4,000 win. Sheppard held on for second, followed by Alan Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, and Chad Brachmann who rounded out the top 5.
Also worth noting that Alan Johnson was aboard the Deek Decker Racing DEUCE car, it was the first appearance by the car all season long and ran very strong.
One-Off Deals for this Weekend
There are a couple of one-off deals planned for this weekend. First, Jeff Heotzler will return to the seat of a big block modified for the first time since blowing up his big block a few weeks ago at Orange County. Heotzler will be teaming up with Elmo Reckner, piloting the team's back-up car, at Fonda Speedway's McDonald's weekend this Saturday and Sunday.
Also, Mike Gular will be aboard the Glenn Hyneman owned #126 big block modified as the Tri-Track Series invades Bridgeport Speedway. It'll be the first start for Hyneman since he and Billy Pauch parted ways in August. Gular drove for Hyneman as a teammate to Jeff Strunk late in the season last year as well.
Finally, Stewart Friesen will be at Big Diamond Raceway this Sunday driving the MAD Motorsports #11D small block modified. MAD Motorsports has had Richie Pratt, Jimmy Horton IV, and for the end of the year, Tom Mayberry piloting their cars this season. MAD Motorsports has also had a slew of New York talent piloting their cars in the past, such as Bobby Varin and Brian Weaver.
Also, Mike Gular will be aboard the Glenn Hyneman owned #126 big block modified as the Tri-Track Series invades Bridgeport Speedway. It'll be the first start for Hyneman since he and Billy Pauch parted ways in August. Gular drove for Hyneman as a teammate to Jeff Strunk late in the season last year as well.
Finally, Stewart Friesen will be at Big Diamond Raceway this Sunday driving the MAD Motorsports #11D small block modified. MAD Motorsports has had Richie Pratt, Jimmy Horton IV, and for the end of the year, Tom Mayberry piloting their cars this season. MAD Motorsports has also had a slew of New York talent piloting their cars in the past, such as Bobby Varin and Brian Weaver.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
2nd Annual Club Wago Bash on the Backstretch
Hope to see everyone at the Club Wago pop-up on Friday night of Super Dirt Week. We'll have a DJ, sponsored by Brightbill Racing, and will also have the Wago Juice flowing, we'll have Brett Graham's Club Wago sponsored 358 modified on display, and will also have adult big wheel races!
The DJ will start playing around 8:00 on Friday. Last year we had around 200 people show up and had a great time. Drivers such as Ryan Phelps, Al Rudalavage, Nick Rochinski, Kyle Weiss, Rick Laubach, Roger Phelps, Mark Flach, Wayne Jelley, Frank Cozze Jr, Kenny Brightbill, Brad Brightbill, Dom Buffalino, and many more were partying with us too!
As for the adult big wheel races, we're still looking for more big wheels! We've got at least 3 going up, but want as many as possible. You don't need a big wheel to participate, everyone who participates will share big wheels. We'll have qualifying events until we're down to the same amount of big wheels and teams left (for instance, if we only get 3 big wheels, the "feature" will be when there are only 3 teams left.) Each team must have a driver, and a pusher, so 2 people per teams. We're going to set up an oval track, the number of laps will be determined by the amount of big wheels we get! Hope to see lots of people enter the big wheel race, we'll have prizes for the winners! The big wheel races will start around 11:00 pm, and all competitors must be there at 11 so we know how many teams we have playing.
Hope to see lots of you out there, should be a good time! We'll be set-up right outside of the backstretch tunnel!
The DJ will start playing around 8:00 on Friday. Last year we had around 200 people show up and had a great time. Drivers such as Ryan Phelps, Al Rudalavage, Nick Rochinski, Kyle Weiss, Rick Laubach, Roger Phelps, Mark Flach, Wayne Jelley, Frank Cozze Jr, Kenny Brightbill, Brad Brightbill, Dom Buffalino, and many more were partying with us too!
As for the adult big wheel races, we're still looking for more big wheels! We've got at least 3 going up, but want as many as possible. You don't need a big wheel to participate, everyone who participates will share big wheels. We'll have qualifying events until we're down to the same amount of big wheels and teams left (for instance, if we only get 3 big wheels, the "feature" will be when there are only 3 teams left.) Each team must have a driver, and a pusher, so 2 people per teams. We're going to set up an oval track, the number of laps will be determined by the amount of big wheels we get! Hope to see lots of people enter the big wheel race, we'll have prizes for the winners! The big wheel races will start around 11:00 pm, and all competitors must be there at 11 so we know how many teams we have playing.
Hope to see lots of you out there, should be a good time! We'll be set-up right outside of the backstretch tunnel!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Links Added
I added Erick Rudolph and Robbie Boyer to the links page on the right. If you notice I'm missing any, shoot me an e-mail at Jman97531@aol.com, thanks!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Hilfiger and Noll Team Up for Super Dirt Week
The 2007 and 2008 Penn Can Speedway sportsman champion, Grant Hilfiger, will get a shot aboard Nick Noll's #6n big block modified for Super Dirt Week. Hilfiger will also be moving up to the modified division full-time next year at Penn Can and Five Mile Point. Thanks to Doug's Dirt Diary for the info.
Wago Fantasy League Updates
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=269 There's the link to the updated Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League after race #8 of 15 http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=270 There's the link to the updated and current Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League standings as of race #9 of 15.
Monday, September 21, 2009
DeSantis and Phelps Win Big
As another huge weekend of racing got in the books, two drivers added 5-digit wins to their list of accomplishments. On Saturday night, the Freedom 76er, which paid $20,000 to win, was run at Grandview Speedway. After a thrilling night, that saw Ryan Godown sent to the rear while leading, Craig Von Dohren crash while making a pass to take the lead, and Duane Howard cut a tire with 8 laps to go while leading, it was MeMe DeSantis who came from the 22nd starting spot to pick up the $20,000 win. Finishing second was Doug Manmiller, and rounding out the top 5 were Jeff Strunk, Mike Gular, and Billy Pauch Jr.
Also on Saturday night, the 358 Series invaded Drummondville for a $10,000 to win 150 lap feature. In this race, it was Jimmy Phelps, who snuck passed Larry Wight right after the 1/2 point, who went on to collect his biggest win of the year. Rounding out the top 5 there was Brett Hearn, Danny Johnson, Carey Terrance, and Larry Lampman.
Also in action on Saturday, the BRP Modified Tour invaded Sharon Speedway. There, it was Jim Rasey picking up his first tour win of the season as he snuck passed Carl Weatherby early in the race and never looked back, Jeremiah Shingledecker held on for 2nd, Weatherby fell to 3rd, and rounding out the top 5 were Jim Weller and Lonnie Riggs.
Finally, on Sunday the Super Dirt Series invaded Drummondville for a series race. Here, it was Matt Sheppard notching off yet another win on the season. Rounding out the top 5 were Billy Decker, Justin Haers, Gary Tomkins, and Jimmy Phelps.
Also on Saturday night, the 358 Series invaded Drummondville for a $10,000 to win 150 lap feature. In this race, it was Jimmy Phelps, who snuck passed Larry Wight right after the 1/2 point, who went on to collect his biggest win of the year. Rounding out the top 5 there was Brett Hearn, Danny Johnson, Carey Terrance, and Larry Lampman.
Also in action on Saturday, the BRP Modified Tour invaded Sharon Speedway. There, it was Jim Rasey picking up his first tour win of the season as he snuck passed Carl Weatherby early in the race and never looked back, Jeremiah Shingledecker held on for 2nd, Weatherby fell to 3rd, and rounding out the top 5 were Jim Weller and Lonnie Riggs.
Finally, on Sunday the Super Dirt Series invaded Drummondville for a series race. Here, it was Matt Sheppard notching off yet another win on the season. Rounding out the top 5 were Billy Decker, Justin Haers, Gary Tomkins, and Jimmy Phelps.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Heffner Changes SDW Plans
J.R. Heffner was planning on running for Jody Gable Motorsports in the Rite-Aid 200 in just a few weeks, however, plans have now changed. After driving for Gable at Mr. Dirt Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway a few weeks ago, Heffner and Gable have parted ways. Heffner will now return to the seat of the Ronnie Dwyer owned #88 big block he's driven the last three years at the mile, which included two top five finishes. No word on whether or not Gable still plans to attend Super Dirt Week with another driver.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Crown Jewel Wago Fantasy League Updated After Races #6 and 7
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There we go, now we're all up to date. There are 2 more races this weekend, we're just 1 race away from half way!
There we go, now we're all up to date. There are 2 more races this weekend, we're just 1 race away from half way!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Decker and Paine Collect $10,000 Pay Days
As the "post-season" big money races continue, 2 more drivers collected huge pay days this past weekend. On Saturday night, the New Yorker 200 was run at Utica Rome Speedway, 53 cars signed into the pits, and after blowing an engine in his heat, Brett Hearn was the show, as he came from the consi to challenge for the lead late in the race. However, there was a Hurricane brewing, and the Jet just couldn't catch it. Steve Paine passed Pat Ward and Bobby Varin early in the second half of the 200 lapper, and went on to dominate the last portion of the race, collecting his biggest win of the year. Hearn hung on to finish second, followed by Bobby Varin, Ronnie Johnson, and Pat Ward, who rounded out the top 5.
On Sunday night, the 358 Super Dirt Series had their biggest race to date as they invaded Autodrome Granby for 150 laps and a $10,000 pay-day. After Michel Chicoine started on the pole, it was Brett Hearn who dominated the race, until early in the second half of the race, when a battery problem caused him to go pit-side, handing the lead to Billy Decker, who went on to dominate the late stages of the race and pick up his second win worth 5-figures this season. Finishing second was Larry Wight, followed by Mario Clair, Matt Sheppard, and David Hebert, who rounded out the top 5.
The 358 Dirt Series was also in action at Brockville Ontario Speedway, there, it was Pat O'Brien slipped passed Billy Decker with 30 laps to go to pick up the $4,000 win. Rounding out the top 5 there were Decker, Danny O'Brien, Pete Bicknell, and Dale Planck.
Also, Humberstone Speedway had a race for the small block modifieds, that saw Dave Blaney invade and win in a back-up Scott Wood car. At Albany-Saratoga Speedway's points finale, Ronnie Johnson picked up the win, but Kenny Tremont capped off his second track championship of 2009.
The Club Wago Fantasy League from both the New Yorker 200, and the Granby 150, will be posted by tonight.
On Sunday night, the 358 Super Dirt Series had their biggest race to date as they invaded Autodrome Granby for 150 laps and a $10,000 pay-day. After Michel Chicoine started on the pole, it was Brett Hearn who dominated the race, until early in the second half of the race, when a battery problem caused him to go pit-side, handing the lead to Billy Decker, who went on to dominate the late stages of the race and pick up his second win worth 5-figures this season. Finishing second was Larry Wight, followed by Mario Clair, Matt Sheppard, and David Hebert, who rounded out the top 5.
The 358 Dirt Series was also in action at Brockville Ontario Speedway, there, it was Pat O'Brien slipped passed Billy Decker with 30 laps to go to pick up the $4,000 win. Rounding out the top 5 there were Decker, Danny O'Brien, Pete Bicknell, and Dale Planck.
Also, Humberstone Speedway had a race for the small block modifieds, that saw Dave Blaney invade and win in a back-up Scott Wood car. At Albany-Saratoga Speedway's points finale, Ronnie Johnson picked up the win, but Kenny Tremont capped off his second track championship of 2009.
The Club Wago Fantasy League from both the New Yorker 200, and the Granby 150, will be posted by tonight.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wago Fantasy League Standings After Race #6
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There are the Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Standings brought to you by Area Auto Racing News and Zach Aubertine Motorsports. Standings are updated after race #6 of 15, which was held Sunday at Big Diamond Raceway for their annual Coalcracker 100, next races are this Saturday at Grandview Speedway (Freedom 76er) and Utica Rome Speedway (New Yorker 200.)
There are the Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Standings brought to you by Area Auto Racing News and Zach Aubertine Motorsports. Standings are updated after race #6 of 15, which was held Sunday at Big Diamond Raceway for their annual Coalcracker 100, next races are this Saturday at Grandview Speedway (Freedom 76er) and Utica Rome Speedway (New Yorker 200.)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Hearn Rolls at the Wheels; Kinglsey Update
Brett Hearn slipped passed Bobby Varin with just 6 laps to go to pick up the Super Dirt Series win at Rolling Wheels Raceway on Monday night. Matt Sheppard and Tim Fuller dominated the race, until a flat tire on Sheppard's car caused the leaders to tangle, handing the lead over to Varin. Billy Decker came home second, followed by Steve Paine, Varin slipped back to fourth, and rounding out the top 5 was Jeff Brownell.
As reported, Eric Kingsley and Alan Johnson parted ways after just one start together, due to Johnson not being able to run solely for Kingsley. Now, Kingsley will go on a race-by-race schedule. Bobby Varin drove the car to a top 5 finish in the Super Dirt Series race at Rolling Wheels last night, and will also pilot the car at Brewerton Speedway, and will probably run some more races for the team. The only other thing currently for sure on Kingsley Racing's schedule is that Pat Ward will drive for the team at the sattelite shows during Super Dirt Week in 358 Series action.
As reported, Eric Kingsley and Alan Johnson parted ways after just one start together, due to Johnson not being able to run solely for Kingsley. Now, Kingsley will go on a race-by-race schedule. Bobby Varin drove the car to a top 5 finish in the Super Dirt Series race at Rolling Wheels last night, and will also pilot the car at Brewerton Speedway, and will probably run some more races for the team. The only other thing currently for sure on Kingsley Racing's schedule is that Pat Ward will drive for the team at the sattelite shows during Super Dirt Week in 358 Series action.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Godown Claims Coalcracker; More Champions Crowned
Billy Decker picked up his second consecutive Super Dirt Series win last night at Cayuga County Fair Speedway as he used a late race pass to secure the $6,000 feature win. Jimmy Phelps, who led until Decker snuck by him, held on for second, followed by Jimmy Phelps, Alan Johnson, Justin Haers, and Ryan Phelps.
The 358 Super Dirt Series was in action last night as well at Cornwall Speedway as they battled for 100 laps and a $4,000 top prize. Dale Planck was forced to start last on the field after his car wasn't able to start before the beginning of the race, but was a rocket ship last night, charging from the last starting spot to move into the second spot. With teammate Carey Terrance leading with one lap to go, Planck made a last turn move on Terrance, but fell .02 seconds short of the win. Finishing 3rd was David Hebert, while Danny O'Brien, and Tim O'Brien rounded out the top 5.
The Coalcracker 100 at Big Diamond Raceway was also run last night at Big Diamond Raceway with $10,000 going to the winner. Ryan Godown, who claimed the Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway earlier this season to claim that $10,000 top prize, led every lap to pick up his first career Coalcracker win. Tire wear was an issue late in the race, as Godown's tire went flat coming to victory lane. Rounding out the top 5 were MeMe DeSantis, Rick Laubach, Sean Merkel, and Keith Hoffman.
Also, I missed two track champions who were crowned last night. At Mercer Raceway Park, it was Frank Guidance who claimed his third small block championship in four years at the track, and at Sharon Speedway it was Rob Curtis who won his first career big block championship.
More track champions were crowned on Sunday, starting with Cayuga County Fair Speedway, who saw Alan Johnson claim yet another big block track championship, at Devils Bowl Speedway Kenny Tremont held off Todd Stone by a single point to claim the big block championship, Humberstone Speedway saw Pete Bicknell notch off the small block track championship, Jeremiah Shingledecker picked up his second championship of his career and season by picking up the big block title at Tri-City Speedway, and Pat Ward claimed his second consecutive big block championship at Utica Rome Speedway.
On Sunday night, a bunch of track champions were also crowned.
The 358 Super Dirt Series was in action last night as well at Cornwall Speedway as they battled for 100 laps and a $4,000 top prize. Dale Planck was forced to start last on the field after his car wasn't able to start before the beginning of the race, but was a rocket ship last night, charging from the last starting spot to move into the second spot. With teammate Carey Terrance leading with one lap to go, Planck made a last turn move on Terrance, but fell .02 seconds short of the win. Finishing 3rd was David Hebert, while Danny O'Brien, and Tim O'Brien rounded out the top 5.
The Coalcracker 100 at Big Diamond Raceway was also run last night at Big Diamond Raceway with $10,000 going to the winner. Ryan Godown, who claimed the Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway earlier this season to claim that $10,000 top prize, led every lap to pick up his first career Coalcracker win. Tire wear was an issue late in the race, as Godown's tire went flat coming to victory lane. Rounding out the top 5 were MeMe DeSantis, Rick Laubach, Sean Merkel, and Keith Hoffman.
Also, I missed two track champions who were crowned last night. At Mercer Raceway Park, it was Frank Guidance who claimed his third small block championship in four years at the track, and at Sharon Speedway it was Rob Curtis who won his first career big block championship.
More track champions were crowned on Sunday, starting with Cayuga County Fair Speedway, who saw Alan Johnson claim yet another big block track championship, at Devils Bowl Speedway Kenny Tremont held off Todd Stone by a single point to claim the big block championship, Humberstone Speedway saw Pete Bicknell notch off the small block track championship, Jeremiah Shingledecker picked up his second championship of his career and season by picking up the big block title at Tri-City Speedway, and Pat Ward claimed his second consecutive big block championship at Utica Rome Speedway.
On Sunday night, a bunch of track champions were also crowned.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Kingsley and AJ Done Already; Changes at SDW; Lots of Champions Crowned
Now, I'm going to start updating this thing more often, thanks for being patient with me guys. I'm going to post everyone's picks for tonight's Fantasy League Race (5 of 15) in a few minutes.
Now, onto some news, Alan Johnson has parted ways with Kingsley Motorsports after just one start with the team. Johnson and Kingsley had planned to hit all the end of the season shows, including Super Dirt Week, but have parted ways for unknown reasons. Tommy Sears started off the season with the team before he was let go. No word on any replacements. Younger brother Danny Johnson, despite rumors, will finish out the season on the Super Dirt Series driving for Dave Thompson Motorsports. He will also finish the year at Accord Speedway with the Mike Trauschold owned #28 modified, with whom he's already picked up at win this season at Accord with, and will also run the RoC Dirt Tour races with that team, along with the Fulton 200, among other specials. Johnson will also drive a second Norm Hansell owned small block modified in next weekend's Freedom 76er. Special thanks to some of my friends at Dirt Track Digest for giving me the info pertaining to Johnson and the Thompson team.
Dirt Motorsports has announced there will be a major change to this year's Rite-Aid 200. There will be a mandatory pit stop before lap 100, and a mandatory pit stop after lap 100, which means all teams will be forced to make 2 pit stops during the $50,000 to win feature event. Since the late 90s, the race has come down to fuel mileage, with almost all of the field running the race on only one pit stop. This eliminates the fuel mileage game, and makes it a whole new animal.
Now, onto some points championship winners. Since I've updated last, there have been a ton of points championships decided. Last weekend, it was Jeremiah Shingledecker (big block modifieds) at Lernerville Speedway, who claimed his first career points title, and Duane Howard (small block modifieds) at Big Diamond Raceway, who now has more championships at Diamond than any other driver at the Raceway. Then, already this weekend, on Friday night the racing world saw Billy Dunn claim the Can-Am Motorsports Park big block championship, Lance Willix claim the Can-Am Motorsports Park small block championship, Roy Tarbell picked up the small block championship at Mohawk International Raceway, Todd Burley claim another Ransomville Speedway small block modified championship, and Matt Sheppard pick up the big block championship at Brewerton Speedway.
On Saturday night, at Fulton Speedway it was Billy Decker claiming the big block points title, Jeff Strunk claimed yet another Grandview Speedway small block points championship, Matt Sheppard picked up his second points title of the season with a big block title at Canandaigua Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway saw Andy Bachetti sweep the season and pick up both the big block and small block track championships, also at Lebanon Valley, Eddie Marshall picked up the "King of the Valley" Mini-Series points championship, Martin Roy claimed the small block modified championship at Airborne Speedway, Jeff Brownell won his second consecutive big block championship at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, Brian Weaver claimed yet another big block modified track title at Five Mile Point Speedway, Larry Lampman won the small block modified title at Merrittville Speedway, and at Orange County Fair Speedway it was Chuck McKee who won the small block modified championship, and Jerry Higbie and Chuck McKee have (or will, McKee will win a protest that will give him one more spot due to a scoring error, which will lead to tie for the championship) been crowned big block modified track champions.
Congratulations too all this year's champions, especially Club Wago drivers Duane Howard, Andy Bachetti (2), Matt Sheppard (2), and Lance Willix.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Standings After Race #4, Lebanon Valley Speedway
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=g...&thread=265 There they are, sorry it took so long for me to update this time, with classes starting back up this week, and with work this week, it actually completely slipped my mind. My bad guys! Next race on the fantasy league is this Sunday at Big Diamond.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Caprara and DJ Done With Thompson?
Well, things are starting to get crazy. Danny Johnson and Petruska Racing split, not long after Brett Hearn and Vinnie Salerno Motorsports, and Billy Pauch and Glenn Hyneman Racing follow suit. Now, it appears two more big name drivers could be out of their rides. Danny Johnson, after parting ways with the Petruska Racing Team, has driven on the Super Dirt Series for Dave Thompson Motorsports, teaming up with Frankie Caprara who has driven the car the past 2 years. Now, it appears that both drivers could be done with their team, as reports have stated that Dave Thompson has taken all his equipment back to his shop. Stay tuned for updates, please note, while this information has come from a strong source, it's not yet confirmed.
Friday, August 28, 2009
DeLorenzo, Pratt, Decker Win Big Races; Tidbits
Well, as you guys may have noticed, I haven't done a good job of updating this thing. Unfortunately, this once a week updating will probably continue for another 2 weeks, getting set up with school has been taking up a lot of time.
Anyway, last night, August 26th, the CVRA vs. The World returned with Matt DeLorenzo holding off a hard charging Dave Camara to collect the $5,000 pay-day. The Tri-Track Series was also in action last night at New Egypt Speedway, and it appeared as if Billy Pauch had the race well in hand, until suspension problems caused him to slow on the final lap, giving Richie Pratt the big win.
Tonight, August 27th, Mr. Dirt Track USA returned to Lebanon Valley Speedway for a $17,500 to win Super Dirt Series race. Brett Hearn led early, but just after the 1/2 way point was forced pitside with problems, handing the lead to Jimmy Phelps. Late in the race, Phelps had rear-end problems ending his night, and handing the big payday to Billy Decker, rounding out the top 5 were Eddie Marshall, Matt Sheppard, D0nnie Corellis, and Jeff Brownell.
Also, in case you didn't realize, Tim McCreadie has been tabbed as the new driver of the Vinnie Salerno owned small block modified. McCreadie will drive the car in select specials, including all small block races during Super Dirt Week. McCreadie will also return to the Sweetner's Plus #39 big block modified for the Rite-Aid 200.
Also, Billy Pauch and Glenn Hyneman have parted ways. Pauch will drive a few shows in a second Bob Greene owned small block, running as a teammate to his son, Billy Pauch Jr. He will also run his Kevin Bilfulco owned #1 big block modified at New Egypt and a few other specials. Rumors have a huge name going into the Hyneman 126, but they have yet to be confirmed.
Also, check out RaceProWeekly.com in their "features" section to read my new column, outlining some early plans on drivers planning on running this year's Rite-Aid 200 at Super Dirt Week.
Anyway, last night, August 26th, the CVRA vs. The World returned with Matt DeLorenzo holding off a hard charging Dave Camara to collect the $5,000 pay-day. The Tri-Track Series was also in action last night at New Egypt Speedway, and it appeared as if Billy Pauch had the race well in hand, until suspension problems caused him to slow on the final lap, giving Richie Pratt the big win.
Tonight, August 27th, Mr. Dirt Track USA returned to Lebanon Valley Speedway for a $17,500 to win Super Dirt Series race. Brett Hearn led early, but just after the 1/2 way point was forced pitside with problems, handing the lead to Jimmy Phelps. Late in the race, Phelps had rear-end problems ending his night, and handing the big payday to Billy Decker, rounding out the top 5 were Eddie Marshall, Matt Sheppard, D0nnie Corellis, and Jeff Brownell.
Also, in case you didn't realize, Tim McCreadie has been tabbed as the new driver of the Vinnie Salerno owned small block modified. McCreadie will drive the car in select specials, including all small block races during Super Dirt Week. McCreadie will also return to the Sweetner's Plus #39 big block modified for the Rite-Aid 200.
Also, Billy Pauch and Glenn Hyneman have parted ways. Pauch will drive a few shows in a second Bob Greene owned small block, running as a teammate to his son, Billy Pauch Jr. He will also run his Kevin Bilfulco owned #1 big block modified at New Egypt and a few other specials. Rumors have a huge name going into the Hyneman 126, but they have yet to be confirmed.
Also, check out RaceProWeekly.com in their "features" section to read my new column, outlining some early plans on drivers planning on running this year's Rite-Aid 200 at Super Dirt Week.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Brett Hearn and Salerno Part Ways
Brett Hearn and small block car owner Vinnie Salerno have parted ways over personal reasons. Hearn, who has dominated at Albany-Saratoga Speedway with the car, along with winning tons of features with the team throughout the east coast, will now drive the Madsen Motorsports #20 in small block specials throughout the rest of the season, along with big block specials and the Super Dirt Series. As for the Salerno team, it would seem that Michael Storms is the most likely to take over the ride, as he's been running the team's big block on the Super Dirt Series tour along with other special shows, however, nothing is official yet pertaining to Hearn's replacement in the small block portion of the team.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Dingwall and Varin Crowned Track Champions
Club Wago driver Kyle Dingwall was crowned the Cornwall Motor Speedway 2009 track champion, the first of his career, and Bobby Varin picked up the Fonda Speedway track championship, the 5th Fonda championship of his career. Congratulations to both drivers on their championships! Here's how the top 10 in points from both tracks looked, weekend recap to follow this week.
Cornwall Motor Speedway (Small Block Modifieds)
1st #96 Kyle Dingwall
2nd #46 Kayle Robidoux
3rd #66x Carey Terrance
4th #14 Mitch Jock
5th #88 Tim O'Brien
6th #73 Alain Boisvert
7th #23 Laurent Ladouceur
8th #40 Joel Doiron
9th #55 Perry Francis
10th #84 Dave Heaslip
Fonda Speedway (Big Block Modifieds)
1st #00 Bobby Varin
2nd #3D Matt DeLorenzo
3rd #2 Ronnie Johnson
4th #26 Dave Camara
5th #24 Ryan Odasz
6th #16 A.J. Romano
7th #18v Danny Varin
8th #21J Jeff Trombley
9th #17 Elmo Reckner
10th #73D Jimmy Davis
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Kingsley Teaming up with AJ; Tidbits
Eric Kingsley Racing will be re-uniting with former driver Alan Johnson for an assault on Super Dirt Week, along with some other Super Dirt Series shows. Kingsley returned to the dirt modified owners role late last year and he and Jake Spraker formed a partnership that had Alan Johnson win a slew of Series races late in the year. Kingsley in 2009 has had Tommy Sears running his cars at select specials, but the two parted ways on friendly terms.
J.R. Heffner, multiple time Lebanon Valley Speedway track champion, will be heading to Super Dirt Week for the 200 lap big block race, but not with the team he originally planned with. Instead of running the Dwyer Motorsports #88 he had run the previous handful of years, he will be driving for Jody Gable Motorsports on the Moody Mile. Heffner announced about a month ago his plans to run for Gable at Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley, but now Super Dirt Week has been added to their schedule.
Jimmy Horton IV will be driving for Boinke Motorsports aboard their #19 big block modified for the rest of the year at Bridgeport Speedway.
Look for Tom Mayberry, who ran in the $10,000 to win Forrest Rogers Memorial for DiNatale Motorsports, marking his return to dirt modified racing, to run the in Freedom 76er for the team, along with select other dates when time permits.
Buzzie Reutimann will attempt to qualify Mike Kolka's back-up big block modified for this year's Eastern States 200.
Rite-Aid, as of now, is out of sponsorship for Super Dirt Week, however, DIRT is working with them to try to get them to remain the sponsor of the headline event at Super Dirt Week for at least 2009. Check Area Auto Racing News in the next few weeks for a feature story.
J.R. Heffner, multiple time Lebanon Valley Speedway track champion, will be heading to Super Dirt Week for the 200 lap big block race, but not with the team he originally planned with. Instead of running the Dwyer Motorsports #88 he had run the previous handful of years, he will be driving for Jody Gable Motorsports on the Moody Mile. Heffner announced about a month ago his plans to run for Gable at Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley, but now Super Dirt Week has been added to their schedule.
Jimmy Horton IV will be driving for Boinke Motorsports aboard their #19 big block modified for the rest of the year at Bridgeport Speedway.
Look for Tom Mayberry, who ran in the $10,000 to win Forrest Rogers Memorial for DiNatale Motorsports, marking his return to dirt modified racing, to run the in Freedom 76er for the team, along with select other dates when time permits.
Buzzie Reutimann will attempt to qualify Mike Kolka's back-up big block modified for this year's Eastern States 200.
Rite-Aid, as of now, is out of sponsorship for Super Dirt Week, however, DIRT is working with them to try to get them to remain the sponsor of the headline event at Super Dirt Week for at least 2009. Check Area Auto Racing News in the next few weeks for a feature story.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ward Wins Appreciation Night at Utica Rome
Pat Ward picked up the Wednesday night, August 12th, fan appreciation night big block modified feature win at Utica Rome Speedway. Ward took the lead early in the race and won in dominating fashion. Rounding out the top 5 were Bobby Varin, Ronnie Johnson, Ted Lamb, and Willy Decker.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Jeff Rudalavage Wins Thrilling RoC Race at Penn Can
On Tuesday night, August 11th, the RoC Dirt Tour invaded Penn Can Speedway for 75 laps of big block modified action. Mike Gular took the lead late in the race and seemed to be headed towards arguably the biggest win of his career, when he ran out of gas on the backstretch coming to get the white flag, due to the high amount of caution flag laps run. Jeff Rudalavage used the slow Mike Gular car as a pick to jump around Mike Colsten, along with Gular, to go from 3rd to 1st and to pick up the $4,250 win on the final lap. Rounding out the top 5 were Colsten, Jerry Higbie, Danny Johnson, and Jimmy Phelps.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Higbie Lands Petruska Ride
The 2008 Orange County Fair Speedway small block points champion, Jerry Higbie, has taken over the driving duties for the Petruska Racing #66 modified for the rest of the year. Higbie will drive for Petruska Racing at Accord Speedway throughout the rest of the season, and the team will hit late race specials throughout the east coast with Higbie as well, along with some select Super Dirt Series race and RoC Dirt Tour races. Higbie will continue to drive for the Shaver Motorsports #47 big block modified at Orange County Fair Speedway. The remaining RoC Dirt Tour races that the Petruska team does not attend, will see Higbie enter in his self-owned #97 big block modified, and Higbie will continue to run in the small block division at Orange County Fair Speedway aboard the Affordable Transmissions Motorsports #17 small block modified.
There is a possibility that a super team could emerge from this combination. There are talks that have the 3 big block teams Higbie drives for (his self-owned #97, Shaver Motorsports #47, and Petruska Racing #66) combining their resources and forming a super team. If that were to happen, it likely wouldn't take place until the 2010 season.
There is a possibility that a super team could emerge from this combination. There are talks that have the 3 big block teams Higbie drives for (his self-owned #97, Shaver Motorsports #47, and Petruska Racing #66) combining their resources and forming a super team. If that were to happen, it likely wouldn't take place until the 2010 season.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
DeLorenzo Uses Late Race Pass to Win Fonda
On Tuesday night, August 4th, the Thunder Series roared into Fonda Speedway for a big night of racing. Brett Hearn was in control of the race until near the half way point, when the Madsen Motorsports big block modified broke going into turn 3. This left an exciting battle shape up at the end of the race, as Matt DeLorenzo snuck around Bobby Varin with 6 laps to go to pick up the big win. Varin was able to hold onto second place, Dave Camara, Jeff Trombley, and Andy Bachetti rounded out the top 5.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Small Weekend Round-Up
First of all, just an update on the Thompson Motorsports situation, Dougs Dirt Diary broke the news that Caprara is actually NOT out of the Thompson Motorsports big block, instead, the team will run 2 cars the rest of the year. Johnson will focus on Super Dirt Series and other select specials throughout the rest of the year, Caprara will run at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, and part-time at Can Am Motorsports Park, with some specials thrown in as well. Still no word on who's going to drive the Petruska Racing #66 for the rest of the year.
Also, Mike Romano will jump into the owner role, starting tonight with the Thunder Series race at Fonda Speedway, Danny Johnson will drive Romano's #97 big block modified in that event tonight.
Now, I'm having problems with the site right now, so this is going to be a short round weekend round up, because for some reason it won't let me post the whole thing, I get a message about it being to long. So, here's who had big weekends this weekend.
There were 2 $10,000 to win races this past weekend. One was at New Egypt Speedway, for Friends of Mike which was 40 laps and $10,000 to win for big block modifieds, and the other was the 50 lap Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway for the small block modifieds. Billy Pauch continued his dominance at New Egypt with the win there, and Ryan Godown ended his string of bad luck with the big win at Grandview.
Matt Sheppard won twice this weekend, on Friday night at Brewerton, and Saturday night at Canandaigua, and backed that up with a win Monday night in the Super Dirt Series race at Merrittville Speedway.
Two drivers swept twin-features this weekend, Jimmy Horton accomplished that feat that Bridgeport Speedway to make it 3 wins in a row at the huge 5/8th mile, and Randy Thomas won twin feature on the asphalt at Mahoning Valley Speedway.
Ransomville Speedway saw the 358 Super Dirt Series invade for the Alex Friesen Summernationals, it was Danny Johnson who made his return to the Dave Thompson Motorsports team and picked up the win.
The Lucas Oil Small Block Series was also in action this past weekend for two races, on Friday night David Hebert took the 100 lap feature win at Autodrome Edelweiss, and on Saturday Danny O'Brien defended his home turf with a win in the 100 lapper at Brockville-Ontario Speedway.
Finally, there was a career big block modified win #1 this past weekend, and it came at Five Mile Point Speedway, as up-and-comer Wade Decker picked up the popular first career win.
Also, Mike Romano will jump into the owner role, starting tonight with the Thunder Series race at Fonda Speedway, Danny Johnson will drive Romano's #97 big block modified in that event tonight.
Now, I'm having problems with the site right now, so this is going to be a short round weekend round up, because for some reason it won't let me post the whole thing, I get a message about it being to long. So, here's who had big weekends this weekend.
There were 2 $10,000 to win races this past weekend. One was at New Egypt Speedway, for Friends of Mike which was 40 laps and $10,000 to win for big block modifieds, and the other was the 50 lap Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway for the small block modifieds. Billy Pauch continued his dominance at New Egypt with the win there, and Ryan Godown ended his string of bad luck with the big win at Grandview.
Matt Sheppard won twice this weekend, on Friday night at Brewerton, and Saturday night at Canandaigua, and backed that up with a win Monday night in the Super Dirt Series race at Merrittville Speedway.
Two drivers swept twin-features this weekend, Jimmy Horton accomplished that feat that Bridgeport Speedway to make it 3 wins in a row at the huge 5/8th mile, and Randy Thomas won twin feature on the asphalt at Mahoning Valley Speedway.
Ransomville Speedway saw the 358 Super Dirt Series invade for the Alex Friesen Summernationals, it was Danny Johnson who made his return to the Dave Thompson Motorsports team and picked up the win.
The Lucas Oil Small Block Series was also in action this past weekend for two races, on Friday night David Hebert took the 100 lap feature win at Autodrome Edelweiss, and on Saturday Danny O'Brien defended his home turf with a win in the 100 lapper at Brockville-Ontario Speedway.
Finally, there was a career big block modified win #1 this past weekend, and it came at Five Mile Point Speedway, as up-and-comer Wade Decker picked up the popular first career win.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Danny Johnson Back With Thompson
Danny Johnson has replaced Frankie Caprara aboard the Thompson Motorsports big block modified. Johnson will run the rest of the Super Dirt Series for the team. He has parted ways with the Petruska Racing #66 big block, in which he'd been running since mid-season last year. No word on what that team, or Frankie Caprara will do from here on out.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Forrest Rogers Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League Picks
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=256&page=1
There they are, scroll down to the bottom to see everyone's picks for Saturday's Forrest Rogers Memorial $10,000 to win small block race at Grandview Speedway. My apologies for missing the Friends of Mike race at New Egypt, I didn't realize they were paying $10,000 to win when I made up the league, sorry everyone.
Sorry for not updating it in a while, I'll have results from this weekend posted on Monday, then I'll get back into the swing of things!
There they are, scroll down to the bottom to see everyone's picks for Saturday's Forrest Rogers Memorial $10,000 to win small block race at Grandview Speedway. My apologies for missing the Friends of Mike race at New Egypt, I didn't realize they were paying $10,000 to win when I made up the league, sorry everyone.
Sorry for not updating it in a while, I'll have results from this weekend posted on Monday, then I'll get back into the swing of things!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Varin Wins RoC Dirt Tour at Utica Rome
Bobby Varin continued his amazing 2009 season, adding a RoC Dirt Tour win to his list of accomplishments this season Wednesday night at Utica Rome. Varin, a former RoC Dirt Tour Champion, held off a charging Pat Ward to pick up the $5,000 win. Ward held on for second, rounding out the top five were Stewart Friesen, Brett Hearn, and Willy Decker.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wago Fantasy League Updated after Race #2
Standings after Race #2 of 15 of the 2009 Club Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League presented by Area Auto Racing News and Zach Aubertine Motorsports are available here, http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=262
Race #2 was held at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, the All-Star 100 which paid $20,000 to win. Interesting note, the previous 2 seasons saw the winner of each race picked at least by someone in the fantasy league, this season, after 2 races, the winner of a race has yet to be picked, nobody picked Gary Tomkins for the Victoria 200 at Utica Rome Speedway, and nobody picked Ryan Phelps for the All-Star 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway. Thanks again to everyone who signed up for 2009!
Race #2 was held at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, the All-Star 100 which paid $20,000 to win. Interesting note, the previous 2 seasons saw the winner of each race picked at least by someone in the fantasy league, this season, after 2 races, the winner of a race has yet to be picked, nobody picked Gary Tomkins for the Victoria 200 at Utica Rome Speedway, and nobody picked Ryan Phelps for the All-Star 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway. Thanks again to everyone who signed up for 2009!
Plenty of Tuesday Tidbits
First things first, the Fantasy League standings will be updated tonight. Now, onto the tidbits.
The Eastern Rigging Racing Team has announced the Steve Weikel is out of the #11 small block modified, and Mike Gular will take over the helm for weekly action at Big Diamond Raceway. South Jersey Dirt Racing was the first to break the news. This will be the team's 3rd driver of the season, Sean Merkel started off the year in the car. Gular will continue to enter select big block races in his own #53, and run Grandview Speedway weekly aboard the Terry Fastnacht Racing #53.
According to a very good source, the Super Dirt Series big block modifieds will make their return to Lowe's Motor Speedway in November of 2010, as part of the World Finals, joining the World of Outlaw Late Models and World of Outlaw Sprint Series. It's not official yet, so stay tuned.
Kenny Brightbill will be running a handful of shows New Egypt driving as a teammate to Mike McAleer, starting this weekend.
Look for Jake Spraker to possibly make a return to fielding a big block modified for Super Dirt Week this year.
Also, Fonda Speedway's Thunder Series race scheduled for tonight has been cancelled, tomorrow night the RoC Dirt Tour invades Utica Rome Speedway for a $5,000 to win feature event.
The Eastern Rigging Racing Team has announced the Steve Weikel is out of the #11 small block modified, and Mike Gular will take over the helm for weekly action at Big Diamond Raceway. South Jersey Dirt Racing was the first to break the news. This will be the team's 3rd driver of the season, Sean Merkel started off the year in the car. Gular will continue to enter select big block races in his own #53, and run Grandview Speedway weekly aboard the Terry Fastnacht Racing #53.
According to a very good source, the Super Dirt Series big block modifieds will make their return to Lowe's Motor Speedway in November of 2010, as part of the World Finals, joining the World of Outlaw Late Models and World of Outlaw Sprint Series. It's not official yet, so stay tuned.
Kenny Brightbill will be running a handful of shows New Egypt driving as a teammate to Mike McAleer, starting this weekend.
Look for Jake Spraker to possibly make a return to fielding a big block modified for Super Dirt Week this year.
Also, Fonda Speedway's Thunder Series race scheduled for tonight has been cancelled, tomorrow night the RoC Dirt Tour invades Utica Rome Speedway for a $5,000 to win feature event.
Ryan Phelps has HUGE Weekend; Weekend Round-up
Well, it was a huge weekend of racing, that saw Friday night as a complete wash, but a beautiful Saturday and Sunday made up for it.
Saturday night saw a slew of special shows on the east coast. The Canadian Dirt Series was in action at Autodrome Drummond for a 100 lap feature for the small block modifieds, David Hebert went on to pick up the popular win. In other small block action from Saturday, Kevin Hirthler and Craig Von Dohren split features at Grandview Speedway, Jerry Higbie won at Orange County Fair Speedway, and Larry Lampman used lap traffic to pick up the win at Merrittville Speedway. In big block action from Saturday night, the Thunder Series was at Fonda Speedway for a 50 lap, $5,000 to win feature, and Tony Pepicelli shocked the field to pick up his first win in close to 5 years. The Super Dirt Series was in action for preliminary night at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, and Ryan Phelps pulled off the upset win, which was the first series win of his career. In other action from Saturday for big blocks, Kenny Tremont notched off another win at Lebanon Valley Speedway, Joe Morel picked up career big block modified win at Orange County Fair Speedway, Chad Jones picked up his second win of the season at Mahoning Valley Speedway, Rob Kristyak picked up the popular win at Sharon Speedway, Martin Roy added another win to his total at Airborne Speedway, Bobby Puckett and Brian Weaver split features at Five Mile Point Speedway, Billy Pauch continued his dominance at New Egypt Speedway with another win, Jimmy Horton continued to build momentum with another win at Bridgeport Speedway, and Jamie Mills won topless night at Delaware International Speedway.
On Sunday, it was time for the All-Star 100 which paid $1,000 just to take the green for the Super Dirt Series big block modifieds, and $20,000 to win. When it was all said and done, it was Ryan Phelps who shocked the modified world to complete the sweep of All-Star Weekend. In other big block action from Sunday night, Pat Ward picked up his second win in a row at Utica Rome Speedway, and Kenny Tremont picked up his second win of the weekend with another win at Devils Bowl Speedway.
Congratulations to all this past weekends winners, especially the only Wago driver to win this past weekend, Ryan Phelps, who won 2 races this past weekend, which netted him $23,000 for the weekend!
Saturday night saw a slew of special shows on the east coast. The Canadian Dirt Series was in action at Autodrome Drummond for a 100 lap feature for the small block modifieds, David Hebert went on to pick up the popular win. In other small block action from Saturday, Kevin Hirthler and Craig Von Dohren split features at Grandview Speedway, Jerry Higbie won at Orange County Fair Speedway, and Larry Lampman used lap traffic to pick up the win at Merrittville Speedway. In big block action from Saturday night, the Thunder Series was at Fonda Speedway for a 50 lap, $5,000 to win feature, and Tony Pepicelli shocked the field to pick up his first win in close to 5 years. The Super Dirt Series was in action for preliminary night at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, and Ryan Phelps pulled off the upset win, which was the first series win of his career. In other action from Saturday for big blocks, Kenny Tremont notched off another win at Lebanon Valley Speedway, Joe Morel picked up career big block modified win at Orange County Fair Speedway, Chad Jones picked up his second win of the season at Mahoning Valley Speedway, Rob Kristyak picked up the popular win at Sharon Speedway, Martin Roy added another win to his total at Airborne Speedway, Bobby Puckett and Brian Weaver split features at Five Mile Point Speedway, Billy Pauch continued his dominance at New Egypt Speedway with another win, Jimmy Horton continued to build momentum with another win at Bridgeport Speedway, and Jamie Mills won topless night at Delaware International Speedway.
On Sunday, it was time for the All-Star 100 which paid $1,000 just to take the green for the Super Dirt Series big block modifieds, and $20,000 to win. When it was all said and done, it was Ryan Phelps who shocked the modified world to complete the sweep of All-Star Weekend. In other big block action from Sunday night, Pat Ward picked up his second win in a row at Utica Rome Speedway, and Kenny Tremont picked up his second win of the weekend with another win at Devils Bowl Speedway.
Congratulations to all this past weekends winners, especially the only Wago driver to win this past weekend, Ryan Phelps, who won 2 races this past weekend, which netted him $23,000 for the weekend!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Redline Raceway Closes, Brian Malcolm '09 Track Champ; Wago Fantay League Picks
Here are the picks for Sunday's race at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, it's race #2 of 15 in the 2009 Wago Crown Jewel Fantasy League. Click the link to see who everyone picked, http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=256&page=1
Here are the current standings
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=257
Also, Redline Raceway has announced they will be closing down. No word on what will become of the track. Here are the 2009 Final Point Standings from the speedway (top 10)
1st #119 Brian Malcolm
2nd #8jr J.R. Crouse
3rd #55 Kevin Hartnett
4th #19 Brent Boyer
5th #3x Chris Schupp
6th #71 Russ Zimmerman
7th #24x Jason Andrews
8th #13z Dave Calamna
9th #169 Josh Purcell
10th #37 Serenity Sutherland
Congrats to Brian Malcolm, the 2009 Redline Raceway track champion. We hope Redline Raceway can return to racing in 2010 and the future!
Here are the current standings
http://jw4.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=257
Also, Redline Raceway has announced they will be closing down. No word on what will become of the track. Here are the 2009 Final Point Standings from the speedway (top 10)
1st #119 Brian Malcolm
2nd #8jr J.R. Crouse
3rd #55 Kevin Hartnett
4th #19 Brent Boyer
5th #3x Chris Schupp
6th #71 Russ Zimmerman
7th #24x Jason Andrews
8th #13z Dave Calamna
9th #169 Josh Purcell
10th #37 Serenity Sutherland
Congrats to Brian Malcolm, the 2009 Redline Raceway track champion. We hope Redline Raceway can return to racing in 2010 and the future!
Huge Weekend of Racing; Gular Wins at Grandview on Wednesday night
Mike Gular came away with a big win in the Thunder on the Hill Series race for the small block modifieds on Wednesday night, July 15th. Gular held off Jimmy Horton for the win, rounding out the top 5 were all former Grandview Speedway modified track champions with Jeff Strunk, Terry Meitzler, and Duane Howard taking positions 3 through 5.
We've got a huge weekend or racing coming up this weekend. It all starts on Friday night, as Accord Speedway has their annual Joe Winne Memorial which pays $3,000 to win the 55 lap feature event, on top of that, the final 16 laps from last week's feature will be run as well. On Saturday night, the Thunder on the Thruway Series continues for the big block modifieds, this time at Fonda Speedway, as the drivers will run a 50 lap feature paying $5,000 to win. The All-Star 100 preliminary is also scheduled for Saturday at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, with $3,000 going to the winner of the 50 lap feature. Grandview Speedway and Five Mile Point Speedway also have double features for their premier divisions. Then, on Sunday, it's the innagural All-Star 100 for the Super Dirt Series, as the drivers get set to battle for $20,000 to win the 100 lap main event, which also pays $1,000 just to qualify.
We've got a huge weekend or racing coming up this weekend. It all starts on Friday night, as Accord Speedway has their annual Joe Winne Memorial which pays $3,000 to win the 55 lap feature event, on top of that, the final 16 laps from last week's feature will be run as well. On Saturday night, the Thunder on the Thruway Series continues for the big block modifieds, this time at Fonda Speedway, as the drivers will run a 50 lap feature paying $5,000 to win. The All-Star 100 preliminary is also scheduled for Saturday at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, with $3,000 going to the winner of the 50 lap feature. Grandview Speedway and Five Mile Point Speedway also have double features for their premier divisions. Then, on Sunday, it's the innagural All-Star 100 for the Super Dirt Series, as the drivers get set to battle for $20,000 to win the 100 lap main event, which also pays $1,000 just to qualify.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me! Weekend Roundup!
Well, I'm now officially 20 years old, one more year until the exciting one, haha. Thanks to everyone that wished me a happy birthday so far today! Now, let's jump into the results.
I was at the shore over the weekend so I missed posting Thursday's results from Brockville-Ontario Speedway. It was Brett Hearn who went on to stretch his points lead on the Super Dirt Series with the $6,000 triumph.
On Friday, the Super Dirt Series was again in action, this time it was Billy Decker holding off Hearn to pick up the win at Autodrome Granby. In other big block action from Friday, Kenny Tremont picked up the feature win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, brothers Jeff and Al Rudalavage split twin features at Penn Can Speedway, Kevin Bolland notched off yet another win at Lernerville Speedway, Kevin Hartnett won his first race of the year at Redine Raceway, Bobby Varin continued his amazing season with another win at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, Pat Ward invaded CanAm Motorsports Park and took home the win. In small block action from Friday night, the American Revolution Series had their second race at Mohawk International Raceway, and it was Brian McDonald picking up the feature win, Big Diamond Raceway saw Jeff Strunk continue to build momentum with another feature win, Eric Gauvereu notched off another win at Autodrome Edelweiss, and Rich Vinson led flag to flag at Ransomville Speedway.
On Saturday night, the Tri-Track Series invaded Bridgeport, and Rick Laubach went on to dominated the feature event and pick up the $3,000 feature event. In other big block action from Saturday, H.J. Bunting picked up his third win in a row at Delaware International Speedway, rain dominated the rest of the night.
On Sunday night, Utica Rome Speedwaysaw Pat Ward pick up his second big block race of the weekend. Andy Priest picked up career win #100 with the win at Tri-City Speedway. In small block racing action, Tommy Flannigan picked up his first win of the season by picking up the win at Humberstone Speedway.
Congratulations to all this weeks winners, especially Wago drivers Brett Hearn, Al Rudalavage, and Jeff Strunk.
I was at the shore over the weekend so I missed posting Thursday's results from Brockville-Ontario Speedway. It was Brett Hearn who went on to stretch his points lead on the Super Dirt Series with the $6,000 triumph.
On Friday, the Super Dirt Series was again in action, this time it was Billy Decker holding off Hearn to pick up the win at Autodrome Granby. In other big block action from Friday, Kenny Tremont picked up the feature win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, brothers Jeff and Al Rudalavage split twin features at Penn Can Speedway, Kevin Bolland notched off yet another win at Lernerville Speedway, Kevin Hartnett won his first race of the year at Redine Raceway, Bobby Varin continued his amazing season with another win at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, Pat Ward invaded CanAm Motorsports Park and took home the win. In small block action from Friday night, the American Revolution Series had their second race at Mohawk International Raceway, and it was Brian McDonald picking up the feature win, Big Diamond Raceway saw Jeff Strunk continue to build momentum with another feature win, Eric Gauvereu notched off another win at Autodrome Edelweiss, and Rich Vinson led flag to flag at Ransomville Speedway.
On Saturday night, the Tri-Track Series invaded Bridgeport, and Rick Laubach went on to dominated the feature event and pick up the $3,000 feature event. In other big block action from Saturday, H.J. Bunting picked up his third win in a row at Delaware International Speedway, rain dominated the rest of the night.
On Sunday night, Utica Rome Speedwaysaw Pat Ward pick up his second big block race of the weekend. Andy Priest picked up career win #100 with the win at Tri-City Speedway. In small block racing action, Tommy Flannigan picked up his first win of the season by picking up the win at Humberstone Speedway.
Congratulations to all this weeks winners, especially Wago drivers Brett Hearn, Al Rudalavage, and Jeff Strunk.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Danny Johnson RoCs at Five Mile Point
The RoC Dirt Tour invaded Five Mile Point Speedway on Wednesday night, July 8th, for a $4,000 to win 75 lap feature. Danny Johnson started on the outside pole for the feature event, and passed pole-sitter Jim Gabriel early, and never looked back as he went on to collect his second RoC Tour win of the season. Brett Hearn finished second, rounding out the top 5 was Brian Weaver, Kevin Bates, and Matt Sheppard.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Bunting and Jumpin' Jack Pick Up Tuesday Night Wins
On Tuesday night, July 7th, Delaware International Speedway and Sharon Speedway both had special races for the big block modifieds. Delaware had a 25 lap feature (Camp Barnes Benefit Race) and Sharon had a 30 lap feature (Lou Blaney Memorial), and both paid $3,000 to win their respective features.
At Delaware it was H.J. Bunting, who won this same race in 2008, who used his big motor to pick up the big win. While Bunting dominated and led every lap, the rest of the top 5 battled hard, in the end Stewart Friesen finished second, with Chad James, Rick Laubach and Richie Pratt rounding out the top 5.
At Sharon Speedway, Jack Johnson, like Bunting at Delaware, started deep in his heat, went on to win the heat in dominating fashion, started on the pole, and dominated the feature to collect the $3,000 top prize, leading every lap of the 30 lap main event. It was the legends 3rd win of the season, all of them coming at 3 different tracks. Rounding out the top 5 in the innagural Lou Blaney Memorial was Rob Curtis, Dean Pearson, Jeremiah Shingledecker, and Jim Weller.
Also, I missed two special shows coming up this weekend. First up, for the small block modifieds, the Mohawk International American Revolution Series has their second race of the season at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, this race was scheduled to run last week but got rained out and rescheduled for Friday. Then, on Saturday, the Tri-Track Series has their next race of the season as they return to Bridgeport Speedway for a $3,000 to win top prize.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Plenty of Monday Tidbits
Buzzie Reutimann will be running a big block modified this coming Saturday, July 11th, at Orange County Fair Speedway, Reutimann will make his return to big block racing in a back-up Mike Kolka car.
It looked as if Richie Tobias would be back in a Gagliardo Motorsports car for Super Dirt Week this year, however, it now appears that won't be the case. Instead, it looks like Bob Lineman Racing will return to big block racing for this first time since Lineman and Tobias almost won the race in 2007. Lineman Racing has been focusing on the sportsman and small block modified efforts of Lineman's son Bob Lineman Jr.
JB Motorsports, who already fields cars for Jeff Brownell and Matt Sheppard on the Super Dirt Series Tour, has added 2 more drivers to their stable for the $20,000 to win, $1,000 to start All-Star 100 coming up on July 19th at Cayuga County Fair Speedway. Pete Bicknell and Tim McCreadie will also be in JB Motorsports big blocks for that race.
Ryan Susice, current sportsman star on the Super Dirt Series, will be moving up to big block action in 2010, expect him to make his big block debut at Volusia Speedway in February.
Also, Dan Johnson Jr., son of Danny Johnson, made his big block debut at Ransomville Speedway, according to a Super Dirt Series press release, the younger Johnson will enter 6 races this year, next up being the All-Star 100, so he can keep his rookie status for 2010, when he apparently plans on running the entire tour.
Weekend Re-cap from Huge Fourth of July Weekend
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend and saw some great racing action. Mother Nature once again cancelled some big races, but thankfully most racing got in from this weekend. Let's see who won and where they won at.
On Friday, July 3rd, the big block Super Dirt Series invaded Ransomville Speedway where current points leader Brett Hearn picked up the $6,000 feature win. In other big block action from Friday, Accord Speedway finally got another race in, and David Bush went on to pick up the win, Kenny Tremont took advantage of Hearn being at Ransomville with another win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Brian Swartzlander picked up the win at Lernerville Speedway, Craig Terrell picked up his second win of the year at Penn Can Speedway, and J.R. Crouse won his third in a row at Redline Raceway. The only small block race to be run on Friday night was the Georgie Stevenson Memorial at Big Diamond Raceway which paid $4,000 to win the 40 lap feature, Keith Hoffman finally ended his tough season with a huge win in that race.
On Saturday, July 4th, the Super Dirt Series had their second race of the weekend as they headed to Fulton Speedway, this time it was Alan Johnson who went on to claim the top prize. The Tri-Track Series was also in action on Saturday night as the big blocks battled for $3,000 to win the 40 lap feature at New Egypt Speedway, this time it was Jimmy Horton picking up his second win of the tour. In other big block action from Saturday night, Mitch Gibbs and Rick Mill split feature as racing finally returned to Orange County Fair Speedway. Matt DeLorenzo stopped, at least for now, the dominance by Bobby Varin, by picking up the win at Fonda Speedway. Lebanon Valley Speedway saw their feature go non-stop and Steve Hough went on to capture the win. Airborne Speedway saw defending track champion Patrick Dupree go on and collect the big win, and at Mahoning Valley Speedway it was Randy Thomas picked up the dirt modified win. In small block action from Saturday, Jeff Strunk continued his hot-streak by picking up his second win in a row at Grandview Speedway, Billy Van Pelt won his third race of the year at Woodhull Raceway, and Chris Steele picked up another win at Merrittville Speedway.
On Sunday, July 5th, it was the BRP Tour that took center stage as they invaded Tri-City Speedway, Dave Murdick overcame mechanical problems early in the night to collect the big win in the annual Kodiak Memorial. In other big block action from Sunday night, Kenny Tremont won yet again at Devils Bowl Speedway, Bobby Varin added again to his 2009 win total with a win at Utica Rome Speedway, and in small block action from Sunday night Tim O'Brien went on to win at Cornwall Motor Speedway.
It's another big week in modified racing, on Tuesday, July 7th, there are two big races for the big block modifieds. At Sharon Speedway, it's the Lou Blaney Memorial, and the big blocks will battle for $3,000 to win the 30 lap feature. At Delaware International Raceway, it's the annual Camp Barnes Benefit Race as the big blocks battle for $3,400 to win the 35 lap feature. Then, on Wednesday night, July 8th, the RoC Dirt Tour invades Five Mile Point Speedway for 75 laps $4,000 to win. On Thursday night, the Super Dirt Series kicks off the Canadian Tour at Brockville-Ontario Speedway, as they battle for 100 laps and $6,000 to win. On Friday, the Dirt Series invades Granby, followed up by a stop at Drummondville on Saturday night, and rounding off the tour is the Series race at Cornwall Motor Speedway.
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