Millstream roars back to life
By Brian Liskai
FINDLAY, Ohio - The roar of racing engines will once again fill the air at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio in 2010.
After sitting idle for nearly nine years, Millstream Speedway reopened in 2009 and the fans showed their support by packing the historic track's grandstands. Now, Fremont Speedway Promoters Rich Farmer and Andy James hope to continue that excitement as they have signed a lease agreement with Millstream owners Greg and Mary Beth Roe to promote races at the Findlay, Ohio speedplant in 2010 and beyond.
"We have leased the facility from Greg and Mary Beth and are planning to run three to four races this year with more to come in 2011," said Farmer.
"The fans have shown beyond a doubt they want racing at Millstream and we are going to work hard to provide them with the fun and excitement they have come to expect there," added Farmer. "We look forward to building great relationships with the people in the Findlay and surrounding communities along with establishing business partnerships that will benefit everyone."
Farmer noted the ties between Fremont Speedway and Millstream go back to the 1960s and 1970s and at one time the Findlay track was owned by then Fremont Speedway promoters Paul and Dot Szakovitz.
While no firm schedule has been set for racing in 2010, Farmer did note the popular Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions will return on Sunday, June 20 as the third leg out of the nine straight nights of racing.
"We have a great group of employees at Fremont and that will help us tremendously in getting Millstream going," said Farmer. "We know we have a lot of work to do and we will roll up our sleeves and get going soon."
Farmer said improvements will be made to the track's lighting and sound systems and plans are to reopen the track's main concession stand. Farmer said Millstream's website -millstreamspeedway.com - will be updated soon as well.
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ARP places WoO reserved seast on sale
ATTICA, Ohio - The best dirt track sprint car drivers in the world will once again sling the clay at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, May 21, and fans can
reserve their seat for the excitement!
Reserve seats - top five rows of the middle grandstands - are on sale now for $30 (add $2 per ticket for credit card processing) for the Kistler Racing Engines Classic with the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars. Call 419-680-5606 now to make sure you have a seat for the great racing as all reserved seats sold out for last year's World of Outlaws Sprint Car race.
Last year at "Ohio's Finest Racing" speedplant, Hartford, Ohio's Dale Blaney scored his first World of Outlaws win since 2004. Blaney took the lead on lap 30 when four-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz got forced into the front stretch wall by a lapped machine and spun, and was hit hard by Lee Jacobs. Prior to that incident, Blaney had steadily worked his way up from his fifth starting spot and had been engaged in a tremendous battle with Jason Meyers. Once in the lead, Blaney could not shake Meyers who finished a car length back in second.
The excitement will continue this year as "The King" Steve Kinser is now behind the wheel of a Tony Stewart Racing machine along with Schatz as a teammate. Last season's winningest World of Outlaws driver Joey Saldana, piloting the Kasey Kahne Racing #9, will be tough to beat at Attica, as will Meyers and Craig Dollansky. Then throw in PA Posse drivers like Stevie Smith, Cody Darrah, Lucas Wolfe, Ed Lynch Jr. and the tough Attica weekly competitors like Byron Reed, Craig Mintz, Chris Andrews, Mark Keegan, Brock Mayes, Mike Linder and more and you have the recipe for a perfect night of excitement and fun.
For more information log onto www.atticaracewaypark.com
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All Stars release 2010 slate
Camargo, IL (2-5-10) by Kelly Brown Public Relations Director
This season the All Star Circuit of Champions will visit a combination of tracks including some legendary ovals with historical significance and new venues that promise to bring fans thrilling race action.
After opening the season for the 27th year with Winter Nationals which features three tracks in the Sunshine State, the All Stars will be moving north for a two events at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee. The last time the All Stars raced there was in 1998 and Frankie Kerr was the victor.
In April, the All Stars will have their traditional Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park, before embarking on a stint that will see the All Stars run throughout Pennsylvania including an inaugural event at Big Diamond Raceway in Minersville, Pennsylvania.
June will feature the 28th annual Ohio Speedweek which will consist of nine nights of thrilling racing action. Moving into the month of July the All Stars will include another fan favorite event: Thunder through the Plains. Then the O�Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions will feature three nights that will cap the grueling stretch of races with some notable events, the Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway and the Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway.
In September, the All Stars will race their way through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana with the Hoosier Fall Classic at Lawrenceburg Speedway.
2010 schedule
1/29 Ocala Speedway
1/30 Ocala Speedway
2/3 Volusia Speedway Park
2/4 Volusia Speedway Park
2/11 Eastbay Raceway Park
2/12 Eastbay Raceway Park
2/13 Eastbay Raceway Park
3/19 Volunteer Speedway *
3/20 Volunteer Speedway *
4/9 Attica Raceway Park
4/10 Attica Raceway Park
4/30 Williams Grove Speedway
5/1 Lincoln Speedway
5/2 Big Diamond Raceway
5/8 Port Royal Speedway
5/9 Port Royal Speedway
5/29 Fremont Speedway
6/11 Williams Grove Speedway
6/12 Lincoln Speedway
Ohio Speedweek
6/18 Attica Raceway Park
6/19 K-C Raceway
6/20 TBA
6/21 Wayne County Speedway
6/22 Hilltop Speedway
6/23 Waynesfield Speedway
6/24 Sharon Speedway
6/25 Limaland Motorsports Park
6/26 Fremont Speedway
7/3 K-C Raceway
7/4 TBA IN
7/9 West Virgina Motor Speedway
7/10 West Virgina Motor Speedway
7/12 TBA NY
7/13 UtiCa-Rome Speedway
7/18 Tri-City Speedway
Thunder through the Plains
7/29 Belleville High Banks
7/30 Husets Speedway
7/31 Husets Speedway
8/1 Husets Speedway
8/2 TBA
8/4 Red River Valley Speedway
8/6 I-55 Raceway *
8/7 I-55 Raceway *
8/9 Southern Iowa Speedway
9/3 Lernerville Speedway
9/4 Attica Raceway Park
9/5 TBA OH
9/17 Fremont Speedway
9/18 Fremont Speedway
9/25 Lawrenceburg Speedway
* denotes a co-sanctioned event with the World of Outlaws
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Kistler Racing Products FAST Series Releases 2010 Schedule
MAUMEE, OH (2-5-10) by Bryan Autullo - FAST Public Relations
With the 2010 season right around the corner in Northern Ohio, the Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) Championship Series is hard at work organizing their sophomore campaign. Much like in 2009, a 22-race schedule is planned for this year with 11 events at both Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway. The schedule's concept features "F.A.S.T. Weekends" where events are ran back-to-back at the two tracks in a Friday/Saturday package with the intent to attract more fans and teams to the 410 sprint car racing hotbed for two consecutive nights of points racing. The only exceptions are the two stand alone season championship nights sponsored by Kistler Racing Products at the two tracks end of the season. The race for the 2010 F.A.S.T. Kistler Cup begins the weekend of April 23rd and 24th at Attica and Fremont and their is no telling who you might find pulling into the pits.
The F.A.S.T. Championship Series is hard at work putting together enough cash and contingency prizes to entice 410 sprint car teams to Northern Ohio to compete at these two great venues throughout the season and the intent to reward the teams at the banquet. "We have secured enough sponsors and advertisers to once again pay out $10,000 to the series championship winner and of course the Kistler Cup trophy," said series co-founder Scott Porter. "I think teams have noticed the numbers that Fremont, Attica & F.A.S.T. have put together on paper and realize that our independent point fund, combined with the two track point funds, creates the third richest point fund payout in the country for a weekly sprint car racing program, behind only iconic venues like Williams Grove and Knoxville." In 2009, the F.A.S.T. Series paid out $30,000 in cash to the Top-10 teams and added another $30,000 in contingency awarded to the Top-20 teams. Plans for 2010 are very much in line with what the series was able to do in its inaugural season.
Another thing that is attracting teams to Northern Ohio is the weekly purse at these two venues. Attica pays $2,200 to win and Fremont pays $2,500 to win with each track paying well all the way back through the field and that keeps teams coming back weekly and many outsiders trying to swoop in for a quick day. "We see some of the best local talent in the country every weekend at Attica & Fremont," said series co-founder Chris Kettman. "With guys like Mark Keegan, Byron Reed, Brock Mayes, Craig Mintz, Brandon Martin, Chris Andrews, Mike Linder, and Phil Gressman competing for the Fremont/Attica Sprint Title you won't find a more affordable or better way to spend your summer nights in 2010." 2009 F.A.S.T. Champion Craig Mintz narrowly edged out Byron Reed for the 2009 crown making for a great battle all season long, which created a new enthusiasm that swept through the stands and pit area. "To make things even more interesting, we also expect to see guys like Randy Hannagan, Lee Jacobs, Rob Chaney, and Kody Kinser to make appearance throughout the 22-events planned this season," Kettman added.
The season in Northern Ohio officially starts with opening night at Attica Raceway Park on Friday March 26th featuring 410 sprint cars, UMP DIRTcar Late Models and 305 sprint cars. Just a few short weeks later Fremont Speedway opens the gates on their 59th year of racing on Saturday April 17th with 410 sprint cars, 305 sprint cars and dirt trucks.
2010 KISTLER RACING PRODUCTS FREMONT/ ATTICA SPRINT TITLE
The Race For The F.A.S.T. Kistler Cup – 410 Sprint Cars
Night 1: Friday, April 23rd Attica Raceway Park
Night 2: Saturday, April 24th Fremont Speedway
Night 3: Friday, April 30th Attica Raceway Park
Night 4: Saturday, May 1st Fremont Speedway
Night 5: Friday, May 14th Attica Raceway Park
Night 6: Saturday, May 15th Fremont Speedway
Night 7: Friday, June 4th Attica Raceway Park
Night 8: Saturday, June 5th Fremont Speedway
Night 9: Friday, June 11th Attica Raceway Park
Night 10: Saturday, June 12th Fremont Speedway
Night 11: Friday, July 2nd Attica Raceway Park
Night 12: Saturday, July 3rd Fremont Speedway
Night 13: Friday, July 9th Attica Raceway Park
Night 14: Saturday, July 10th Fremont Speedway
Night 15: Friday, July 23rd Attica Raceway Park
Night 16: Saturday, July 24th Fremont Speedway
Night 17: Friday, July 30th Attica Raceway Park
Night 18: Saturday, July 31st Fremont Speedway
Night 19: Friday, Aug. 6th Attica Raceway Park
Night 20: Saturday, Aug. 7th Fremont Speedway
Night 21: Saturday, Aug. 28th Attica Raceway Park
Night 22: Saturday, Sept. 11th Fremont Speedway
Tentative Schedule – Races may be added, cancelled, or changed
There will be no rain dates for F.A.S.T. events unless the feature is re-scheduled for another night
Visit www.fastondirt.com for more information on news and events for the 2010 season. Don't forget to attend the 2nd Annual Racer's Chili Challenge of Feb. 20th at the Ballville Township Community Hall in Fremont, OH. Celebrity judges, games for the kids, a bean bag tournament, and more will fill the day along with some great chili made by drivers, fans, and members of the media. Cure the winter blues and come out to do some bench racing with local race teams and the FAST Series.
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ARP releases 2010 slate
By Brian Liskai
ATTICA, Ohio - With over half a million dollars in prize money up for grabs, the world's best dirt track drivers will sling the clay at "Ohio's Finest Racing" speedplant - Attica Raceway Park - during its 23rd season of racing in 2010.
Besides the exciting weekly Friday night competition of 410 sprints, Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop UMP late models, Fremont Fence 305 sprints and the occasional door banging action of the Computer Man Dirt Trucks, ARP will play host to several "special" events in 2010 that will draw race teams from all over the world.
"Every week looks like a special event in 2010, bringing in most of the top touring groups. Then, when you throw in the second season of the Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series....the fans will certainly get their money's worth in 2010," said ARP
Promoter John Bores.
The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars and World of Outlaw Late Models will once again try to tame the high banks of ARP. The sprint cars will visit Attica for the Kistler Engines Classic on Friday, May 21, as they vie for $10,000 to win. The World of Outlaw Late Models will also vie for $10,000 on Ohio Cat Night, Friday, July 31, with the winged 410 sprints also competing that night for $3,000 to win.
The UMP wheel-hiking late models will also take center stage for the first ever visit of the UMP Late Model Summer Nationals at ARP on UUI/Bazell Race Fuels Night, Friday, July 16. Also, the ALMS late models will tackle the clay on Friday, April 16.
The O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars will compete four times at Attica Raceway Park in 2010. The All Stars will kick off their northern tour with the traditional Spring Nationals presented by HD Supply on Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10. The April 9 event will pay the All Star winner $3,000 with the UMP late models also on the racing card. The 305 sprints join the All Stars on Saturday.
Attica Raceway Park will kick off the often replicated but never duplicated Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring the All Stars on Friday, June 18 on Aaron's Sales and Lease Night.
The All Stars help ARP wrap up their season with the traditional Attica Ambush on Baumann Auto Group Night, Saturday, Sept. 4.
Other special events in 2010 at Attica Raceway Park include:
- 305 Engine Builders Challenge, Friday, May 7 - an increased purse for the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.
- Burns Electric Mid-Season Championship Night - Friday, June 4 - double points for the 410 sprints, late models and 305 sprints.
- Kear's Speed Shop Fan Appreciation Night - $10 general admission for all four divisions of racing on Friday, July 2
- 11 races in the Kistler Racing Products FAST Championship Series for the 410 sprints, and, for the first time, 5 races in the FAST Championship Series for the 305 sprints. Attica and Fremont Speedway will each host 11 FAST 410 shows and 5 FAST 305 shows in 2010 with points awarded for a separate point fund from that of both tracks.
"We are excited and thankful for all the sponsors that have come back again for the 2010 season along with some new business partners. Thanks to them and our loyal fans and teams, this coming season promises to be one of the best in the history of Attica," said Rex LeJeune, ARP Director of Operations.
It is also worth noting that on the special Saturday night events, Attica Raceway Park will open its gates at 4 p.m. with racing slated to get
underway at 7 p.m.
The fun begins Friday, March 26 - so let the countdown begin!
For more information and a printable Attica Raceway Park schedule go to www.atticaracewaypark.com
2010 Attica Raceway Park Schedule
Friday, March 26 - Columbus Equipment Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints
Friday, April 2 - Northern Ohio Truck Center Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints (rain date, Saturday, April 3)
Friday, April 9 - HD Supply Spring Nationals - O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars ($3,000 to win), UMP late models
Saturday, April 10 -HD Supply Spring Nationals - O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, 305 sprints
Friday, April 16 - True Value of Woodville Night - American Late Model Series, 305 sprints, dirt trucks
Friday, April 23* - All Pro Cylinder Heads/Construction Equipment & Supply Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints (open pit time for fans)
Friday, April 30* - Fisher Performance/Merrill Lynch Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints
Friday, May 7 - 305 Engine Builders Challenge/R&R Auto Wrecking Night - UMP late models, trucks, ladies powder puff ($10 general admission)
Friday, May 14*# - Custom Chrome Plating/Scouts Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints
Friday, May 21 - Kistler Engines Classic featuring the World of Outlaw Sprints ($10,000 to win) - UMP late models
Friday, May 28 - No Racing
Friday, June 4*# - Burns Electric Mid-Season Champion Night (double points) - 410 sprints, 305 sprints, UMP late models
Friday, June 11* - American Powersports of Findlay Night - 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks (double points for trucks)
Friday, June 18 - Aaron's Sales and Lease Night - Ohio Sprint Speedweek -O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, UMP late models
Friday, July 2*# - Kear's Speed Shop Fan Appreciation Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ($10 general admission, open pit
area/meet the drivers, $1 hot dogs, 50-cent popcorn)
Friday, July 9* - Smith Family Frosted Food Christmas In July Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints
Friday, July 16 - UUI/Bazell Race Fuels Night - UMP Late Model Summer Nationals ($5,000 to win), 305 sprints, dirt trucks
Friday, July 23*# - Quality Welding Night - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints
Friday, July 30* - Ohio Cat Night - World of Outlaw Late Models ($10,000 to win), 410 sprints ($3,000 to win)
Friday, Aug. 6* - Edward Jones of Clyde Night/Mike Neill Financial Advisor - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints
Friday, Aug. 13 - No racing - Attica Fair
Saturday, Aug. 21 - WNWO NBC Channel 24 Night - 410 sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks, vintage race cars
Saturday, Aug. 28*# - Kistler Race Products Season Championship Night (double points) - 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks
Saturday, Sept. 4 - Baumann Auto Group Night - Attica Ambush - O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, UMP late models, dirt trucks
*FAST 410 sprint point race
#FAST 305 sprint point race
Gates open at 5 p.m., racing at 7:45 p.m.Friday regular events
Gates open at 4 p.m., racing at 7 p.m.Saturday events
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Hall of Fame inductions June 5
FREMONT, Ohio - Fremont Speedway is one of the oldest and most historical dirt oval tracks in the United States. The best drivers in the world have competed at "The Track That Action Built" over its 59 year history. To pay tribute to that rich tradition, Fremont Speedway instituted a Hall of Fame in 2009, inducting 17 individuals during a special ceremony in June.
As the second class of the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame gets set for induction on June 5, "The Track That Action Built" is unveiling a special section on its website - www.fremontohspeedway.com - devoted to all the inductees. Website administrator Doug Ford, with the help of Hall of Fame trustee Randy Mapus, has created 18 pages of tribute to those already in the Hall of Fame - Al Franks, Art Ball, Darl Harrison, Dorothy Shilling, Gene Notestine, George Fosco, Gug Keegan, Harold Billow, Harold McGilton, Herb Robison, Jim Ford, Jim Linder, Jim McCune, John Auxter, Paul Strasser, Rollie Beale and Wendell Smith.
Go to www.fremontohspeedway.com and click on the Hall of Fame link to view photos, a brief list of accomplishments of each inductee and more when you
click on the photo of each person.
The 10 individuals who will be enshrined in the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame in 2010 will be added to the site at a future date.
"Doug and Randy have done a wonderful job of sorting through thousands of photographs to put a very special section together. I hope current drivers and fans visit it to see who built Fremont Speedway to what it is today," said Brian Liskai, Hall of Fame Trustee and track announcer.
Also coming soon to the Fremont Speedway website will be more historical photos from the collections of former track promoters Frank Jenssen and Dot
Szakovits-Shilling.
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Saldana Sizzles at Volusia Speedway Park
Camargo, IL (2-4-10)- By Kelly Brown -Public Relations Director
Tonight Saldana won his first race of the season in a convincing fashion after running second on the previous night at Volusia.
Starting on the front row of tonight's feature event was Craig Dollansky and Greg Hodnett. When the green banner waved over the A-main, Hodnett quickly took the lead. Drag racing down the back stretch on the first lap Saldana was able to move up to second, after beginning his night in the fifth position, while Dollansky settled into third. It only took until the second revolution of the track for Saldana to take the lead in Turn 4. Hodnett would fight back in the low line, while Saldana stayed high. For about three laps the two traded the lead in about every corner, but Saldana was able to establish himself in the lead.
While the top two were battling, Dollansky was being pursued by Donny Schatz as the two fought for third. Dollansky would get the edge, and Schatz would fall into the clutches of Steve Kinser. Kinser would get around Schatz for fourth momentarily. The two then ran wheel-to-wheel for a lap, but Schatz got the edge retaking the fourth position. Just as Saldana and Hodnett were running side-by-side in traffic, the first caution flag of the night came out on Lap 8. It was for Doug Esh who has slowed in Turn 1 with a flat tire.
On the restart, the track did not stay green for long. One lap was recorded before Hodnett who was running second at the time slowed with a flat left rear tire. When racing resumed, it would be Saldana, Dollansky, Kinser, Lasoski and Schatz lining up in the top-five. The Green Flag would fly again, but almost instantly the track went yellow as Schatz slowed with a flat right rear and a missing right front tire.
When the Green Flag flew, Saldana would favor the high side and stretch out his lead using his chosen high line. At the halfway point of tonight�s race the leader began to encounter traffic again. Dollansky began to close on the number 9 Budweiser car, but on Lap 17 the Yellow Flag would fly again as Esh came to a stop on the course. At this point there had been so many laps run under caution, the officials of the O�Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions decided to unveil the Red Flag for a fuel stop.
On the restart both Lucas Wolfe and Sam Hafertepe Jr. were on the move as both got past Lasoski to pick up the fourth and fifth positions on the track. At the front Saldana was stretching his lead out again, but it was erased with another Yellow Flag with eight laps to go. Lance Dewease slowed on the track with a flat tire and was unable to make it to the pit area.
The next time the Green Flag was unveiled, Kinser would reel in Dollansky for second, but their battle had to be put on hold when the final caution of the night came out on Lap 26 when Jac Haudenschild had a flat tire. When the field restarted Saldana held on tight to the lead leaving Dollansky and Kinser to continue their skirmish. As Kinser ran low and Dollansky ran high, Wolfe caught the two and joined the battle.
With the Checkered Flag in the air, Saldana picked up his first win of the 2010 season and his seventh win overall at Volusia. Behind him it would be Dollansky holding on to second, while Kinser would cross the line in third, with Wolf and Hafertepe rounding out the top-five.
One of the hardest chargers of tonight was Tim Kaeding who started the race on the tail of the field after having a fuel leak prior to the Green Flag. He was able to climb all the way to ninth before the end of the race. Carrying the banner for the All Stars was Dale Blaney who turned in another remarkable race. After starting twenty-second he was able to pick up twelve spots to finish tenth.
Next up for the All Star Circuit of Champions is East Bay Raceway Park. On Thursday, February 11th the tickets will run $20, with pit passes running $30. Then on Friday night admission will be $25 and pit passes will be $32. On the final night of race action tickets can be purchased for $30 and the pit passes will be $35. The track is offering a three-day general admission race package, which will run $70.
Official Hotel Information
Open to both fans and racers the Days Inn Tampa North will be offering a racer special that is $45.00 a night and a free hot breakfast will be included.
Days Inn Tampa North
701 East Fletcher Ave
I-275 & Fletcher Ave Exit 52
Tampa, FL 33612
For Reservations Call (813) 977-1550 or (866) 895-6584 or
Email Daysinn05280@aol.com
*Racer Fan Special $45.00 (1-2 people)*
Top Three Quotes
Winner Joey Saldana - "We had a really good car all night. We got the bottom working for us in the heat race, so once we got into the feature that is how we got the lead. It was like a light switch went on. That is also how Hodnett got a run on me, but I was probably being too cautious with the lapped cars. It was really easy to get your car in trouble the way the cushion was. My car was good, but I did not want to do anything stupid in our second race of the season. I usually go to Australia to race, but this year I stayed home with my family and got to spend Christmas with my son. It was pretty cool. I was worried once we got down here we would be behind, but so far my guys have done a flawless job and it feels like I have been racing all winter."
Second Place Craig Dollansky -" We did not get a good start there. These Goodyear Tires are pretty good tires, and we decided to go for a harder one tonight. It seemed it took awhile to get going, but we had a really good race car especially with Greg and Joey in lapped traffic about ten laps in. I got into a lapped car and bent the left side of the front wing and the left sideboard fell off. At that point I knew it would be difficult to deal with, but the car was not real bad. We were able to hang with Joey, so congratulations to them. We just fell one spot short unfortunately."
Third Place Steve Kinser - "The only chance I had was to get into lapped traffic. We could run the bottom decent enough, but not decent enough to keep up. I was a little tight at the top. Joey and Craig seemed to get through the rough stuff at the top. In the traffic I felt I could move around a little bit better. We had a good run we started ninth and finished third which speaks to the caliber of car we have here."
Kistler Engines Qualifying
Car-Driver- Time
1. 83jr Tim Kaeding 14.187
2. 9 Joey Saldana 14.200
3. 7 Craig Dollansky 14.205
4. 22 Greg Hodnett 14.313
5. 15 Donny Schatz 14.331
6. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. 14.336
7. 1 Stevie Smith 14.353
8. 6 Danny Lasoski 14.356
9.14 Jason Myers 14.363
10. 11k Kraig Kinser 14.376
11. 11 Steve Kinser 14.381
12. 5w Lucas Wolfe 14.396
13. 13 Paul McMahan 14.398
14. 49 Brad Sweet 14.429
15. 22e Brian Ellenberger 14.481
16. 1j Bronson Maeschen 14.505
17. 17 Daryn Pittman 14.511
18. 3c Cale Conley 14.519
19. 97 Dean Jacobs 14.524
20. w20 Greg Wilson 14.569
21. 24 Terry McCarl 14.576
22. r19 Jac Haudenschild 14.598
23. 7m Mark Smith 14.609
24. 91 Cody Darrah 14.634
25. 2 Dale Blaney 14.674
26. 30c Lance Dewease 14.706
27. 83 Tim Shaffer 14.741
28. 39 Doug Esh 14.770
29. 63 Chad Kemenah 14.793
30. 51 Freddie Rahmer 14.854
31. 11e Mike Erdley 14.991
32. 6f Bob Felmlee 15.048
33. 6r Bill Rose 15.075
34. 89g David Gravel 15.118
35. 12 Jared Ridge 15.150
36. 2b Ben Gregg 15.181
37. 0 Brandon Wimmer 15.302
38. 4 Cap Henry 15.402
39. 0s Glenn Styres 15.552
40. 6w Brad Wickham 16.803
41. 4b Tom Bush 17.029
Heat Finishes (Started)
MSD Ignition Heat 1 -8 Laps
1. 24 Terry McCarl (1)
2. 15 Donny Schatz (5)
3. 13 Paul McMahan (3)
4. 2 Dale Blaney (7)
5. 83jr Tim Kaeding (6)
6. 14 Jason Myers (4)
7. 63 Chad Kemenah (8)
8. 17 Daryn Pittman (2)
9. 0 Brandon Wimmer (10)
10. 6r Bill Rose
4b Tom Bush (DNS)
Kears Speed Shop Heat 2 - 8 Laps
1. 9 Joey Saldana (6)
2. 3c Cale Conley (2)
3. r19 Jac Haudenschild (1)
4. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
5. 49 Brad Sweet (3)
6. 30c Lance Dewease (7)
7. 11k Kraig Kinser (4)
8. 51 Freddie Rahmer (8)
9. 89g David Gravel (9)
10. 04 Cap Henry (10)
All Pro Heads Heat 3 - 8 Laps
1. 7m Mark Smith (1)
2. 1 Stevie Smith (5)
3. 11 Steve Kinser (4)
4. 7 Craig Dollansky (6)
5. 97 Dean Jacobs (2)
6. 22e Brian Ellenberger (3)
7. 83 Tim Shaffer (7)
8. 11e Mike Erdley (8)
9. 12 Jared Ridge (9)
10. 0s Glenn Styres (10)
Outerwears Performance Products Heat 4 - 8 Laps
1. 5w Lucas Wolfe (4)
2. 22 Greg Hodnett (6)
3. w20 Greg Wilson (2)
4. 6 Danny Lasoski (5)
5. 39 Doug Esh (7)
6. 6f Bob Felmlee (8)
7. 91 Cody Darrah (1)
8. 1j Bronson Maeschen (3)
9. 2b Ben Gregg (9)
10. 6w Brad Wickham (10)
Rubbin' Repair Dash
1. 49 Brad Sweet
2. 13 Paul McMahan
3. 1 Stevie Smith
4. 97 Dean Jacobs
5. w20 Greg Wilson
6. 3c Cale Conley
University of Northwestern Ohio B Main - 12 Laps
1. 14 Jason Myers (1)
2. 22e Brian Ellenberger (3)
3. 30c Lance Dewease (7)
4. 11k Kraig Kinser (2)
5. 17 Daryn Pittman (5)
6. 83 Tim Shaffer (8)
7. 51 Freddie Rahmer (10)
8. 89g David Gravel (14)
9. 1j Bronson Maeschen (4)
10. 91 Cody Darrah (6)
11. 6r Bill Rose (13)
12. 6f Bob Felmlee (12)
13. 0s Glenn Styres (17)
14. 6w Brad Wickham (19)
15. 4b Tom Bush (20)
16. 0 Brandon Wimmer (15)
17. 11e Mike Erdley (11)
18. 04 Cap Henry (18)
19. 63 Chad Kemenah (9)
20. 12 Jared Ridge (21)
21. 2b Ben Gregg (16)
O'Reilly Auto Parts A Main - 30 Laps
1. 9 Joey Saldana (5)
2. 7 Craig Dollansky (1)
3. 11 Steve Kinser (9)
4. 5w Lucas Wolfe (10)
5. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
6. 1 Stevie Smith (7)
7. 6 Danny Lasoski (8)
8. 14 Jason Myers (11)
9. 83jr Tim Kaeding (4)
10. 2 Dale Blaney (22)
11. 13 Paul McMahan (13)
12. 49 Brad Sweet (14)
13. w20 Greg Wilson (18)
14. 11k Kraig Kinser (12)
15. 3c Cale Conley (16)
16. 24 Terry McCarl (19)
17. 22e Brian Ellenberger (15)
18. r19 Jac Haudenschild (20)
19. 30c Lance Dewease (23)
20. 7m Mark Smith (21)
21. 39 Doug Esh (24)
22. 22 Greg Hodnett (2)
23. 15 Donny Schatz (6)
24. 97 Dean Jacobs (17)
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Dollansky Victorious at Volusia
Camargo, IL (2-3-10) By Kelly Brown Public Relations Director
Entering tonight's event there were a lot of unknowns for Craig Dollansky. He was beginning the 2010 season with a new team, car, and even the Goodyear Tires on his car were new to him. Some drivers may be daunted by a scenario like this, but Dollansky adapted very quickly as he picked up the victory in O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions action at Volusia Speedway Park.
After setting quick time, Dollansky would begin the night on the pole position with Jason Sides to his right. On the drop of the Green Flag Dollansky would take the lead on Lap 1 coming out of the second turn. Behind him Joey Saldana was on the move as he picked up four positions, moving from his eighth place starting position to fourth in just one circuit of the track. When the dust settled after the first lap the top-five were Dollansky, Sides, Lucas Wolfe, Saldana and Donny Schatz.
Tonight the track was lightening quick, which made it difficult to pass . On Lap 5, Dollansky would first encounter traffic for the first time which gave Sides an opportunity to close in. The following lap Dollansky was having trouble getting around lapped traffic, which allowed Wolfe to catch the top-two and battle for the top spot. It also allowed Saldana to sneak up on the top-three and steal third from Wolfe.
At this point Saldana was all over Sides for the second position, while Dollansky stretched out his lead. At the half way point the top five were Dollansky, Sides, Saldana, Schatz, and Wolfe. Just one lap later the first caution flag of the race would fly for Doug Esh, who came to a stop in Turn 3.
On the restart, Steve Kinser was on the move as he moved his way into the top-five and began pursing his teammate. One of the best battles on the track was between Saldana and Schatz as they sized each other up. When the leaders started to encounter traffic again, Sides was closing in on Dollansky. On Lap 24, Sides caught Dollansky and got on the outside in Turn 1. The duo would run nose-to-tail down the back stretch. On the 26 circuit of the course Sides would beat Dollansky to the line and take the lead.
Two laps later disaster would strike for Sides as first sparks were reported over the radio, then his racecar slowed and came to a stop high in Turn 3 with rear end damage. On the drop of the green Dollansky set sail, while Saldana and Schatz battled, but just before Dollansky could take the checkered flag the Red Flag flew for Tim Kaeding who had flipped exiting Turn 2. This set up a second Green, White, Checkered situation. On this restart, Dollansky powered into the first turn leaving Saldana and Schatz to decide second. When the Checkered Flag flew it would be Dollansky picking up the win with Saldana, Schatz, Kinser, and Stevie Smith just eking his way into the top-five at the end.
Tonight Dollansky collected his sixth career All Star win and his first in All Star Winter Nationals action since 2001 when he won at Volusia. Overall it was the third time in his career that he celebrated a 410 sprint car win in Victory Lane at Volusia.
Next up is a second night of thrilling racing action at Volusia Speedway Park. Thursday, February 4th General Admission for the event is $29 with a Pit Pass running $40. Reserved seats can be purchased on race day for $2 more per seat. This year Volusia is extending a one of a kind chance to get close to the racing action to fans, as they will have unprecedented access throughout the racing program. Every ticket purchased is a FREE Fan Pit Pass. All fans have to do is show their grandstand ticket and sign in to at a table near the pit entrance, and they will be free to visit the pit area at any time during the course of the race night to see the best sprint car drivers in the world, their cars and their crews hard at work. For tickets and more information visit: www.DIRTcarNationals.com or call Volusia Speedway Park at 386-985-4402.
For up to date information as the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions take on five more nights of racing during the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals visit www.allstarsprint.com.
Top Three Quotes
Winner Craig Dollansky - "It was a great team effort with my brand new race team. It is always a team effort when you make it to Victory Lane. I could not be happier for everyone involved. This was our first night running on the Goodyear Tires. Some other teams have tested, but we did not, so we are pretty happy that we could win on our first night with them. It is a great win for everyone who stands behind this team. We have a great support system."
Second Place Joey Saldana - "We had a great car and it was really great in lapped traffic. We could really move around. We had a good start, but with an open track like that it is hard to make up any ground especially on a guy like Craig. Put a guy like that up front it is hard to pass them unless lapped traffic comes into play. If we had been in lapped traffic, I think we would have been good enough to win. We have quality cars. I started eighth, so I will take a second and come back tomorrow."
Third Place Donny Schatz - "The track was so fast on the restart is about the only time you had a chance to pass unless someone makes a mistake. Some nights you have to deal with that. We had a decent race car, but there were a lot of decent racecars out there tonight. I wish we could have stayed in traffic a little longer. That is where races are won and lost. We saw Jason Sides sneak by in it. We have five more nights of racing to go, so we will keep on plugging away."
Kistler Engines Qualifying
Car-Driver- Time
1. 7 Craig Dollansky 13.206
2. 7s Jason Sides 13.209
3. 17 Daryn Pittman 13.294
4. 6 Danny Lasoski 13.380
5. 63 Chad Kemenah 13.395
6. 15 Donny Schatz 13.430
7. 11 Steve Kinser 13.440
8. 1 Stevie Smith 13.446
9. r19 Lucas Wolfe 13.447
10. 30c Lance Dewease 13.448
11. 49 Brad Sweet 13.460
12. 3c Cale Conley 13.482
13. 6r Bill Rose 13.518
14. 9 Joey Saldana 13.531
15. 14 Jason Myers 13.539
16. 83 Tim Shaffer 13.544
17. 6f Bob Felmlee 13.548
18. 0 Brandon Wimmer 13.553
19. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. 13.554
20. 89g David Gravel 13.566
21. 0s Glenn Styres 13.576
22. 91 Cody Darrah 13.578
23. 24 Terry McCarl 13.579
24. 39 Doug Esh 13.582
25. 1j Bronson Maeschen 13.594
26. 7m Mark Smith 13.604
27. 22 Greg Hodnett 13.630
28. w20 Greg Wilson 13.679
29. 4 Cap Henry 13.682
30. 22e Brian Ellenberger 13.683
31. 51 Freddie Rahmer 13.685
32. 83jr Tim Kaeding 13.694
33. 2b Ben Gregg 13.701
34. 13 Paul McMahan 13.713
35. 11e Mike Erdley 13.877
36. 2 Dale Blaney 14.005
37. 6w Brad Wickham 14.291
38. 12 Jerrod Ridge 14.602
39. 97 Dean Jacobs 15.215
40. 11t TJ Winegardner 16.124
- 11k Kraig Kinser No Time
Heat Finishes (Started)
MSD Ignition Heat 1 -8 Laps
1. 0s Glenn Styres (1)
2. 7 Craig Dollansky (6)
3. 6f Bob Felmlee (2)
4. r19 Lucas Wolfe (4)
5. 2b Ben Gregg (9)
6. 11k Kraig Kinser (10)
7. 04 Cap Henry (8)
8. 1j Bronson Maeschen (7)
9. 63 Chad Kemenah (5)
10. 6r Bill Rose (3)
- 6w Brad Wickham (DNS)
Kears Speed Shop Heat 2 - 8 Laps
1. 91 Cody Darrah (1)
2. 9 Joey Saldana (3)
3. 0 Brandon Wimmer (2)
4. 15 Donny Schatz (5)
5. 7s Jason Sides (6)
6. 30c Lance Dewease (4)
7. 13 Paul McMahan (9)
8. 22e Brian Ellenberger (8)
9. 7m Mark Smith (7)
10. 12 Jared Ridge (10)
All Pro Heads Heat 3 - 8 Laps
1. 24 Terry McCarl (1)
2. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
3. 11 Steve Kinser (5)
4. 51 Freddie Rahmer (8)
5. 14 Jason Myers (3)
6. 17 Daryn Pittman (6)
7. 22 Greg Hodnett (7)
8. 49 Brad Sweet (4)
9. 97 Dean Jacobs (10)
10. 11e Mike Erdley (9)
Outerwears Performance Products Heat 4 - 8 Laps
1. 39 Doug Esh (1)
2. 3c Cale Conley (4)
3. 1 Stevie Smith (5)
4. 83 Tim Shaffer (3)
5. 83jr Tim Kaeding (8)
6. 6 Danny Lasoski (6)
7. w20 Greg Wilson (7)
8. 11t TJ Winegardner (10)
9. 89g David Gravel (2)
10. 2 Dale Blaney (9)
University of Northwestern Ohio B Main - 12 Laps
1. 17 Daryn Pittman (1)
2. 6 Danny Lasoski (2)
3. 30c Lance Dewease (3)
4. 49 Brad Sweet (4)
5. 22 Greg Hodnett (8)
6. 1j Bronson Maeschen (6)
7. 7m Mark Smith (7)
8. w20 Greg Wilson (9)
9. 13 Paul McMahan (12)
10. 22e Brian Ellenberger (11)
11. 04 Cap Henry (10)
12. 6r Bill Rose (5)
13. 12 Jared Ridge (13)
14. 97 Dean Jacobs (14)
- DNS 63 Chad Kemenah
- DNS 89g David Gravel
- DNS11e Mike Erdley
- DNS 11t TJ Winegardner
- DNS 2 Dale Blaney
O'Reilly Auto Parts A Main - 30 Laps
1. 7 Craig Dollansky (1)
2. 9 Joey Saldana (8)
3. 15 Donny Schatz (3)
4. 11 Steve Kinser (6)
5. 1 Stevie Smith (5)
6. r19 Lucas Wolfe (4)
7. 17 Daryn Pittman (11)
8. 14 Jason Myers (9)
9. 30c Lance Dewease (13)
10. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. (17)
11. 24 Terry McCarl (20)
12. 3c Cale Conley (7)
13. 51 Freddie Rahmer (22)
14. 6 Danny Lasoski (12)
15. 83 Tim Shaffer (10)
16. 49 Brad Sweet (14)
17. 6f Bob Felmlee (15)
18. 2b Ben Gregg (24)
19. 83jr Tim Kaeding (23)
20. 7s Jason Sides (2)
21. 91 Cody Darrah (19)
22. 0s Glen Styres (18)
23. 39 Dough Esh (21)
24. 0 Brandon Wimmer (16)
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Winter Nationals Focus Moves to Volusia Speedway Park
Camargo, IL (2-1-10) by Kelly Brown Public Relations Director
With only one night of racing, after the second night fell victim to rain last weekend, it is time for the drivers and teams of the All Star Circuit of Champions to pack up and head to the site that has hosted the most All Star Winter National Races: Volusia Speedway Park.
Not only has Volusia hosted the most races, but it also hosted the first Winter National race in 1983. In that event Kenny Jacobs would win his first of three All Star races there. On both the 3/8 mile and half-mile dirt and pavement ovals, that Volusia has transitioned to over the years.
On Wednesday February 3rd, there will be $5,000 on the line as the drivers hit the track, but if rain can stay away both days Thursday February 4th could be historic. Not only will $7,000 be on the line, but a lucky driver will get to be etched in the history books as the winner of the 200th All Star Circuit of Champions Winter Nationals Race.
Last year Donny Schatz was a man on a mission. On the first night it was a challenge for the North Dakota native as he spun to miss an incident early in the race and restarted the race at the tail end. It took until the half way point of the race for Schatz to work his way into the top ten and he stole the lead away from Stevie Smith with just a few laps to go for the win. The second night of racing action would see Schatz lead wire-to-wire to claim the second night of racing action. On the third night Smith would get revenge by claiming the victory. It was a thrilling event that saw Smith slide around Craig Dollansky in Turn 2 on the last lap.
Ticket Information
On both Wednesday February 3rd and Thursday February 4th General Admission for the event is $29 with a Pit Pass running $40. Reserved seats can be purchased on race day for $2 more per seat. This year Volusia is extending a one of a kind chance to get close to the racing action to fans, as they will have unprecedented access throughout the racing program. Every ticket purchased is a FREE Fan Pit Pass. All fans have to do is show their grandstand ticket and sign in to at a table near the pit entrance, and they will be free to visit the pit area at any time during the course of the race night to see the best sprint car drivers in the world, their cars and their crews hard at work. For tickets and more information visit: www.DIRTcarNationals.com or call Volusia Speedway Park at 386-985-4402.
Official Hotel
When the All Stars take on Volusia Speedway on February 3rd with $5,000 on the line and February 4th with $7,000 up for grabs, the Extended Stay Deluxe is the place to stay. To get the special racers rate all fans and racers a like need to do is use the company code STR.
Extended Stay Deluxe
255 Bill France Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 257-4311
*Use Company Code STR*
For the most up to date information on the All Star Circuit of Champions and the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals, bookmark www.allstarsprint.com on your computer.
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Rain Stops night two of Winternationals
Camargo, IL (1-30-10) Ocala Speedway falls victim to the wet weather on night 2 of the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Winter Nationals, forcing officials to cancel the event for the evening (January 30, 2010).
No makeup date has been scheduled.
Ocala Speedway would like to thank everyone who participated to make this year�s Winter Nationals a success, look forward to a bigger and better 2011.
The 410 sprint cars will be back in action on Wednesday, February 3rd at Volusia Speedway Park. For all of the latest information on the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.allstarsprint.com.
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Danny Lasoski Collects Winter Nationals Win at Ocala Speedway
Camargo, IL (1-29-10) By Kelly Brown Public Relations Director-
It was the opening event for the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Winter Nationals, so there was a bit of chill in the air but not enough to cool down the young guns and veteran drivers. On a night that looked as if the youth would out run experience, there was a cruel twist which sent a seasoned veteran to Victory Lane. The benefactor was Danny Lasoski who did not lead the most laps in the event, but he led the most important one that solidified his twenty-first O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions victory in Winter Nationals History.
On the front row of tonight's feature event were young guns Brad Sweet and Cale Conley. When the Green Flag initially few it was not for long as Donny Schatz and Sam Hafertepe Jr. would make contact which would end the evening for the 15h and the 15 would lose its front wing, but continue on at the back of the pack.
When the Green Flag waved in the crisp night air Conley would grab the lead and set sail with Sweet in his tire tracks. The two would run nose-to-tail until the first Yellow Flag flew over the event on Lap 8. It was for David Gravel who looped his 89g around and ended up in the infield.
After the short caution period, Conley and Sweet picked up where they left off. The duo was close and Sweet was working on Conley, he came close to executing the pass, but there would be another caution period to cool the action on the track. Gravel got low between Turn 1 and Turn 2, and then spun at the base of the track. Once the Green Banner flew, Conley and Sweet resumed their heated battle as seasoned veterans worked their way through traffic and began to catch the dueling duo.
With one lap to go the third through fifth consisted of Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, and Lasoski, all veterans in their own right with the two youngsters of Sweet and Conley in front of them. It looked as if the exuberance of youth would win out, but this is when everything took a turn. Going into turn three on the final lap Sweet made his move going high to get around Conley for the victory. Both tried to battle in the high groove and touched which sent both of their 410 racing machines tumbling and brought out the Red Flag.
The incident set up a Green-White-Checker finish for the veterans of the series to decide amongst them who would win. Lasoski inherited the lead and when the Green Flag flew, he defended his position. Once in the lead Lasoski did not look back to collect his first win at Ocala Speedway. Rounding out the top-five would be Shaffer, Blaney, Freddie Rahmer and Tim Kaeding.
The hard charger of the night was Doug Esh who picked up eleven spots on a track that was very hard to pass on. Also after starting at the tail of the field after losing his nose wing, Donny Schatz was able to battle back to finish in the top-ten.
For up to date information as the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions take on six more nights of racing during the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals visit www.allstarsprint.com.
Kistler Engines Qualifying
Car-Driver
1. 24 Terry McCarl 12.813
2. 15 Donny Schatz 12.863
3. 83jr Tim Kaeding 12.900
4. 13 Paul McMahan 12.904
5. 14 Jason Myers 12.925
6. 30c Lance Dewease 12.961
7. 2 Dale Blaney 12.970
8. 22 Greg Hodnett 12.989
9. 3c Cale Conley 13.006
10. 49 Brad Sweet 13.081
11. 6f Bob Felmlee 13.089
12. 6 Danny Lasoski 13.108
13. 83 Tim Shaffer 13.145
14. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. 13.153
15. 51 Freddie Rahmer 13.170
16. r19 Jac Haudenschild 13.173
17. 7m Mark Smith 13.174
18. 89g David Gravel 13.189
19. 91 Cody Darrah 13.247
20. 1 Stevie Smith 13.252
21. 17 Daryn Pittman 13.268
22. 63 Chad Kemenah 13.329
23. 04 Cap Henry 13.371
24. w20 Greg Wilson 13.379
25. 97 Dean Jacobs 13.396
26. 39 Doug Esh 13.478
27. 22e Brian Ellenberger 13.553
28. 6r Bill Rose 13.723
29. 0 Brandon Wimmer 13.842
30. 12 Jared Ridge 13.855
Heat Finishes (Started)
MSD Ignition Heat 1 8 Laps
1. 17 Daryn Pittman (1)
2. 7m Mark Smith (2)
3. 83 Tim Shaffer (3)
4. 24 Terry McCarl (6)
5. 3c Cale Conley (4)
6. 14 Jason Myers (5)
7. 97 Dean Jacobs (7)
8. 0 Brandon Wimmer (8)
Kears Speed Shop Heat 2 8 Laps
1. 63 Chad Kemenah (1)
2. 89g David Gravel (2)
3. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
4. 39 Doug Esh (7)
5. 49 Brad Sweet (4)
6. 30c Lance Dewease (5)
7. 15 Donny Schatz (6)
8. 12 Jared Ridge (8)
All Pro Heads Heat 3 8 Laps
1. 91 Cody Darrah (2)
2. 6f Bob Felmlee (4)
3. 04 Cap Henry (1)
4. 51 Freddie Rahmer (3)
5. 2 Dale Blaney (5)
6. 83jr Tim Kaeding (6)
7. 22e Brian Ellenberger (7)
Outerwears Performance Products Heat 4 8 Laps
1. w20 Greg Wilson (1)
2. 1 Stevie Smith (2)
3. r19 Jac Haudenschild (3)
4. 6 Danny Lasoski (4)
5. 22 Greg Hodnett (5)
6. 13 Paul McMahan (6)
7. 6r Bill Rose (7)
University of Northwestern Ohio B Main 12 Laps
1. 15 Donny Schatz (1)
2. 83jr Tim Kaeding (2)
3. 13 Paul McMahan (3)
4. 14 Jason Myers (4)
5. 30c Lance Dewease (5)
6. 22e Brian Ellenberger (7)
7. 0 Brandon Wimmer (9)
8. 97 Dean Jacobs (6)
9. 12 Jared Ridge (10)
10. Bill Rose (8)
O'Reilly Auto Parts A Main 25 Laps
1. 6 Danny Lasoski (7)
2. 83 Tim Shaffer (8)
3. 2 Dale Blaney (4)
4. 51 Freddie Rahmer (10)
5. 83jr Tim Kaeding (12)
6. 6f Bob Felmlee (3)
7. r19 Jac Haudenschild (15)
8. 24 Terry McCarl (6)
9. 15 Donny Schatz (11)
10. 1 Stevie Smith (19)
11. 14 Jason Meyers (14)
12. 63 Chad Kemenah (21)
13. 39 Doug Esh (24)
14. w20 Greg Wilson (23)
15. 91 Cody Darrah (18)
16. 7m Mark Smith (16)
17. 17 Daryn Pittman (20)
18. 22 Greg Hodnett (5)
19. 04 Cap Henry (22)
20. 3c Cale Conley (2)
21. 49 Brad Sweet (1)
22. 13 Paul McMahan (13)
23. 89g David Gravel (17)
24. 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. (9)
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Seven Years Later: O'Reilly All Stars Returning to East Bay Raceway Park
Camargo, IL (1-29-10) by Kelly Brown Public Relations Director
It is hard to believe it, but it has been seven years since the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions have raced at East Bay Raceway Park and has been a part of Winter Nationals. The fans of the series will not have to wait much longer as we are less than two weeks away from their historic return to the track by the Bay
The first time that the All Stars raced in East Bay was in 1984 during the second running of Winter Nationals when Lee Osbourne, Joe Saldana, Bobby Davis Jr. and Sammy Swindell celebrated in Victory lane. The last time the All Stars raced at East Bay was in 2003 when the All Stars ran three nights straight with victories going to: Danny Lasoski, Jeff Shepard, and Craig Dollansky.
The All Stars will be making their landmark return to East Bay on Thursday, February 11th with $3,000 up for grabs, Friday February 12th with $5,000 on the line, and on Saturday February 13 with $7,000 being awarded to the winner. Do not forget that one lucky fan will win $1,000 each night just for attending.
"I am looking forward to the return of the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions to East Bay," stated East Bay Promoter Dean Miracle during the All Star Banquet. "It has been seven years and the fans have been showing to us how excited they are to have the All Stars back since advance ticket sales are up. This has been very encouraging for everyone involved. It means a lot not only for the track, but for the area around it."
Ticket Information
On Thursday, February 11th the tickets will run $20, with pit passes running $30. Then on Friday night admission will be $25 and pit passes will be $32. On the final night of race action tickets can be purchased for $30 and the pit passes will be $35. The track is offering a three-day general admission race package, which will run $70.
Official Hotel Information
Open to both fans and racers the Days Inn Tampa North will be offering a racer special that is $45.00 a night and a free hot breakfast will be included.
Days Inn Tampa North
701 East Fletcher Ave
I-275 & Fletcher Ave Exit 52
Tampa, FL 33612
For Reservations Call (813) 977-1550 or (866) 895-6584 or
Email Daysinn05280@aol.com
*Racer Fan Special $45.00 (1-2 people)*
For the most up to date information on the All Star Circuit of Champions and the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals, bookmark www.allstarsprint.com on your computer.
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DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series Announced for Western PA/Eastern OH Region
Sarver, PA (January 28, 2010) Western PA/Eastern OH Sprint Car fans rejoice! For the first-time ever there will be a 410 Sprint Car Series in the region that will deliver all the stars and provide them a chance to race for increased purses. Lernerville Speedway, Tri-City Speedway, Sharon Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park have collaborated on an exciting 10-race DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series for the 2010 season to crown a DIRTcar Sprint Car Regional Champion.
The DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series will feature 10 races, each paying $2,000-to-win, and a point fund that will pay out $12,000 in cash to the top ten, an amount nearly double that which tracks in the area typically pay as year-end point funds. Lernerville and Tri-City Speedways will each host three races, while Sharon and Mercer will each host the series twice.
Lernerville’s DIRTcar Challenge dates are scheduled for Friday April 23, Friday July 30 and Saturday October 23. The April 23 date will be the Series Opener, while the Series Finale will take place during the DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede! According to Lernerville Speedway General Manager Gary Risch Jr., “We’re really excited to be able to put together something of this magnitude for our drivers and our fans. Working with the other tracks in the area is always exciting!”
"I'm glad Tri-City Speedway is involved with a series that will benefit the Sprint car drivers," noted second year promoter Rich Hetrick. "These four tracks are the best around and it's great that we all work together to make this possible." Tri-City has dates scheduled for Sunday May 2, Sunday July 4 and Sunday September 5.
Sharon will host the series on Wednesday July 7 for the Lou Blaney Memorial and Saturday August 7. Sharon Speedway owner Dave Blaney cut his racing teeth in the Western PA/Eastern OH Sprint Car scene, “Anytime the local drivers can race for an increased purse and increased exposure, it’s a great situation for everyone involved. To have this race be the focal point of the Lou Blaney Memorial Classic is perfect!”
The series will visit Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday July 31 and Saturday September 11. MRP owner/promoter Vicki Emig can’t wait for July 31, “Mercer Raceway Park has always been focused on taking care of our local drivers. We don’t bring in a lot of sanctioning bodies; we like to make our local drivers the stars of our show. The DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series will certainly shine a spotlight on the local guys!”
Western PA/Eastern OH Sprint Car fans can follow all of the DIRTcar Challenge Sprints Series on a special section of Lernerville.com by clicking the DIRTcar CSS link on the left hand side of our homepage or by logging on to www.Twitter.com/DIRTcarCSS.
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O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Celebrate 2009 Season
Camargo, IL (1-25-10) by Kelly Brown Public Relations Director
“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” T. Alan Armstrong.
This past weekend at the All Occasions Banquet Center in Waldo, Ohio, the stars were out in the middle of the day as the drivers, owners, sponsors, promoters, and special guests of the O�Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions gathered to remember another thrilling season of racing action.
2009 All Star Champion Tim Shaffer was awarded a check for $50,000 for his accomplishments this season. He also took home a prize from All Pro Heads, which he won in a drawing during the banquet. In 2009, Shaffer collected eight wins at: Ocala Speedway, Lernerville Speedway, Elkins Speedway, Millstream Speedway, Fremont Speedway, Hartford Speedway, and Hilltop Speedway. Shaffer was also second in the point standings during the 2009 edition of Ohio Speedweek and won the finale of the grueling week at Fremont. Overall Shaffer accumulated 19 top-five finishes, which put him in the top-five in 50 percent of the races he ran with the All Stars. He also collected 29 top-ten finishes which placed him in the top-ten in approximately 80 percent of the All Star races he ran this year.
“The whole season was really fun for me,” stated Shaffer with a smile. “It had been a long time since I have had this much fun racing. My owners were wonderful and gave me great equipment which made me and the Call Holbrook team look fantastic. I cannot wait to get going again. These cars are really fun to drive with Brian (Kemenah) setting them up. This year communication was the key to our success and that is what makes this a great team to drive for.”
Also honored during the day was 2009 Rookie-of-the-Year Daron Clayton who won one of the closest rookie battles the All Star Circuit of Champions has seen, and also took home third in the point standings. Clayton clinched the title with an eighth place finish in the final race of the season at Terre Haute. Clayton may have had a slow start to 2009, but finished strong with two top-five finishes in the last five races of the season. His best finish of fourth came at Hilltop Speedway in September. In all Clayton would close the 2009 season with eight top-ten finishes.
“The first half of the year was tough, but once I got my head out of my butt, we looked at the points and said we have a chance to run in the top-three in points and win Rookie-of-the-Year,” said Clayton with a grin. “It was fun and the highlight of my career. I did go through a year in the school of hard knocks, but it all paid off for us in the end.”
Also honored was Clayton’s crew chief Anthony Knighten, who took home Mechanic-of-the-Year honors.
“I don’t know how we did it,” commented Knighten. “I have to thank Daron and send an extra special thank you to my wife Deanna who has been really understanding this year with the hours it took to make this team successful. I have come a long way since I started driving street stocks in New Jersey. Over the years I have to say I learned the most about racing watching Billy Paunch race in Pennsylvania.”
Looking forward to 2010, it promises to be another thrilling season for the All Star Circuit of Champions.
“Next weekend when we begin our season at Ocala Speedway, it will be a new day,” expressed Guy Webb, All Star Series President. This year the schedule will be bigger and better than last year with around 50 stand alone dates. In all this is going to be a great year for the All Stars.”
With the 2010 season under a week away, another exciting season is in the works. It will open next weekend with the 27th edition of Winter Nationals which will feature three unique Floridian tracks: Ocala Speedway, Volusia Raceway Park, and East Bay Raceway Park. For the most up to date information on the All Star Circuit of Champions and more information about the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals, bookmark www.allstarsprint.com on your computer.
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Ready for 2010: O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Open at Ocala Speedway
Camargo, IL (1-25-10) by Kelly Brown Public Relations Director --Just a over twenty days ago we welcomed the New Year. It may not seem as if it was that long ago, but the hands of time are ticking and the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions wave the Green Flag on the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals at Ocala Speedway, which promises to be another unforgettable event.
The on track action will begin on Wednesday, January 27th, as the All Stars will have an opportunity to try out Goodyear tires as they get their footing on the track. A second practice session will be held Thursday, January 28th before the high-speed race action takes center stage.
When the All Stars take the spotlight for the 27th edition of Winter Nationals, the racing action will be fast and furious with $3,000 on the line on Friday night and $5,000 on Saturday. Since Ocala Speedway has only seen one repeat winner in Speedweek action, it promises to be an unforgettable event as every driver will try to match that feat.
Last year Greg Wilson and Tim Shaffer had a drag out battle to see who would walk away the champion that night. Late in the race, Shaffer was able to catch Wilson in traffic and was able to sneak past him with a daring move in Turn 4 for the victory. On the second night of racing action, Terry McCarl was a man on a mission. He began the night on the front row and cleared Danny Lasoski in the first turn. Once McCarl grabbed the lead, he never looked back and won the second night at Ocala Speedway. The race was for second through fifth which was constantly changing. Danny Lasoski would go on to take second with Stevie Smith, Lance Dewease, and Greg Hodnett rounding out the top-five.
Ticket Information
On both practice dates Wednesday, January 27th and Thursday January 28th the pit gates will open at 1:00 pm. The practice session will take the Green Flag at 4:00 pm and will conclude at 8:00 pm. Admission is $15.00 and children 12 and under are free.
On both Friday, January 29 and Saturday January 30 the pit gates open at 1:00 pm, while gates for fans will open at 5:00 pm, and racing action will begin at 8:00 pm. On Friday night adult tickets with run $20.00, while teen tickets (13-17) will run $10.00, and ages 12 and under are $5.00. Pit passes will be $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for those 12 and under, and those under 3 will be free. On Saturday night admission will be $25.00 for adults, while teen tickets (13-17) will run $10.00, and ages 12 and under are $5.00. Pit passes will be $35.00 for adults on both nights. There is a two day grandstand pass that they track is offering which will run $40.00.
Official Hotel Information
Travelodge of Ocala answers the question of where to stay for this thrilling opening event for the All Stars. They will be offering a special racers rate to those who ask for it.
Travelodge of Ocala
4040 West Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 629-8850
*Ask for the racers rate*
For more information on the event or to get tickets visit www.ocalaspeedway.com or call 352-622-9400. For the most up to date information on the All Star Circuit of Champions and the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals, bookmark www.allstarsprint.com on your computer.
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THE ALL STAR SPRINTS TO BLISTER UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY IN SPECIAL MIDWEEK SHOW
VERNON, NY- Already boasting one of the most diverse and aggressive racing schedules in the northeast, Utica-Rome Speedway has added more diversity to the 2010 season with the addition of the another special date. Officials from the speedway and the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints have reached a tentative of Tuesday July 13 for the first ever visit of the popular 410 sprint series to the Vernon oval.
Not only will this be the inaugural visit for the O’Reilly All Stars, it will be the first 410 sprint event to compete at Utica-Rome Speedway’s rich history. Boasting an incredible horsepower to weight ratio, the 410 sprinters should flirt with lap times in the 15 second range.
Who will add their name to Utica-Rome Speedway’s impressive list of winners in this historic first time event? Time will tell, but in 2009 Tim Schaffer, Terry McCarl, Donnie Schatz, Stevie Smith, Dale Blaney, Fred Rahmer, Danny Smith, Cody Darrah, Brian Montieth, Chad Layton, Jim Nier, Daryn Pittman, Randy Hannagan, Kerry Madsen, Scott Winters, Craig Dollansky, Joey Saldana, and Sammy Swindell all found All Star gold by taking wins on the tour. More information on the O’Reilly All Star Sprints can be found at www.allstarsprint.com.
The super competitive Pro Stocks will be in action with the All Star Sprints with more information on this event coming.
The Utica-Rome Speedway 2010 season takes the green flag on Sunday April 18th with the “Thunder on the Thruway Series” for the Modifieds. The victor in the 50 lap affair will take home $5,000. Also in action will be the Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks. Visit www.uticaromespeedway.com for more information or call the speedway office at (315) 829-4557.
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SPRINT CARS RETURN AS UPCOMING 2010 SEASON; NUMEROUS SPECIALS ON TAP; GOODYEAR PROGRAM DETAILED
By Mike Leone
January 21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mercer, PA.Sprint Cars have had a long and rich history at Mercer Raceway Park. The class evolved from the Coupes in the early 1960s, to the Supermodifieds in the mid 60s, and finally into the cars fans have grown to love in the ensuing years. Throughout those years, many classes have come and gone, but the Sprint Cars remain and will continue to be a big part of the upcoming 2010 season.
The 59th anniversary season at Mercer Raceway Park will again feature the mudslinging, 900 horsepower 410 winged warriors on a weekly basis beginning on April 3 (pending the completion of the season opening "Chiller Thriller" on March 27) and continue through the final Sprint Car event on September 11.
This year, as is the case with the World of Outlaw and All Star Series and many of the winged 410 Sprint Car tracks in the country, Goodyear Tires will be required on the left and right rear tires at Mercer Raceway Park. Drivers will have two weeks before Goodyears will be required.
Mercer will be part of the Goodyear tire certificate program that will provide the track with two free tires per night to be given away to drivers that utilize Goodyears on all four wheel positions. The disbursement of the certificates will be at the track's discretion; however, it is the track's goal to first award these certificates to drivers that competed in at least 60% of the shows in 2009. This way the recipients will be competitors that showed the most support to Mercer.
The 16 drivers eligible in the first eight completed events will be Johnny Beaber, Tony Beaber, Chris Best, Carl Bowser, Jeremy Cook, Rod George, Jack Helget, Arnie Kent, Dan Kuriger, John McCracken, Jr., Gale Ruth, Jr., Gale Ruth, Sr., Chris Shuttleworth, Nate Stein, Jeff Taylor, and Eric Williams.
After the first eight completed shows, certificates will then be eligible to additional loyal competitors in 2010.
Also, the top three point drivers from 2009 (Rod George, Arnie Kent, and Carl Bowser) will receive a free front tire every five events regardless of what tire brand he utilized on the fronts.
"Tire debates have and will go on forever as everyone has their own opinion," explained 12th year owner Vicki Emig. "Every program has its pros and cons and we know change is never easy. We didn't want to have to make drivers buy different tires to race at Mercer so we felt it was important stay consistent with the majority of the rest of the country."
The Sprint Cars are tentatively scheduled to compete in 20 events for the 2010 season with 35% of these nights featuring increased purses.
Mercer will be part of the DIRTcar Challenge Series, which will be a series of approximately 10 increased purse events at the four local speedways with a season-ending point fund. Those $2,000 to-win events are scheduled for Saturday, July 31 and Saturday, September 11 at Mercer. The July 31 event will also include the return of the ARDC Midget Cars with their first appearance in five years.
The "Auto Racers for Kids Charities" Sprint Car Series will take place on Saturday, August 28 with $3,000 going to the winner. There are also four additional events that will be $1,500 to-win.
The 2009 season was a strong one for the Sprint Car division with an average of 22 cars per night and 80 different ones competing. While Rod George captured his third straight championship and fourth in five seasons, drivers like Dan Kuriger and Carl Bowser had breakout years with two victories each. Kuriger's were his first two career wins, while Bowser ended the year winning two of the last three races including the richest of his career in the Western PA Sprint Championship. Luxaire Heating & Cooling has been the Sprint Car divisional sponsor for eight of the past nine years.
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Goodyear to be the official sprint tires of Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway
When the green flag drops for the 2010 racing season at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway - two of the nation's best weekly racing venues located 40 miles apart in Northwest Ohio - all of the sprint cars will be throwing clay on the wings of Goodyear Racing Eagles.
Attica Raceway Park hosts 410 winged sprint cars, UMP late models, 305 sprints and dirt trucks nearly every Friday night throughout the summer. Fremont Speedway plays host to winged 410 sprint cars, 305 sprints and dirt trucks nearly every Saturday night during the summer. The O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion sprint cars and World of Outlaws visit both tracks as well.
"Fremont Speedway was one of the first tracks in the nation to incorporate a spec tire for sprint cars several years ago and that tire was a Goodyear. We like the proposal Goodyear has because it helps the racers with tire incentives and helps the tracks maintain a good purse and point fund," said Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer.
Attica Raceway Park Promoter John Bores agreed. "We look forward to working with Goodyear to help our race teams put on an entertaining night of racing for our great fans," he said.
Goodyear has already signed on to be the official tire of the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion sprint cars, the World of Outlaw sprint cars and many other race tracks including Knoxville Raceway.
The three-year agreement between the tracks and Goodyear specifies the 410 and 305 sprint divisions will incorporate a Goodyear 200 right rear tire and Goodyear 100 left rear tire. The tires can be purchased at long-time track supporters Kear's Speed Shop, Kistler Racing Products and Fisher Performance.
However, the UMP late models at Attica Raceway Park will run an open Hoosier Racing Tire rule until July 1, 2010. After July 1, teams will be required to run Hoosier LM 20, 30 or 40 compounds on both rear tires of their car. The front two tires will remain open to any Hoosier compound.
To help the local racers, Goodyear will work with both tracks to donate a tire to the Hard Charger's Award winner each week in both the 410 and 305 sprint car classes. The Hard Charger will have the choice of selecting a front or rear tire.
Also, the top three in the 2009 point standings in the 410 sprints will get a free front tire every five races.
“Goodyear recognizes sprint car racing as one of the elite forms of motorsports. We have a strong history in sprint car racing and we look forward to building on that tradition in 2010," said Justin Fantozzi, Goodyear’s Marketing Manager of Global Race Tires.
"We are proud to be associated with two great weekly tracks like Attica and Fremont with their talented race teams and loyal fans," added Fantozzi.
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