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!

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!

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.

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.


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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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

Wago Fantasy League Standings After Race #10 of 15

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There are the Fantasy League standings after the Fulton 200, which was race #10 of 15. It's getting close to the end!

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.

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).

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

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.