Jay Noteboom is “Lights Out” at Park Jefferson Speedway
July 18, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Every once in a while you want to remember where you are when something unusual happens. Most fans in the grandstand will definitely remember Saturday Night as the Night the Lights Went out at Park Jefferson Speedway. Jay Noteboom, Harvey VandeWeerd, Brad Green, John Cain, Brian Tenold, and Lucas Morton and Trent West were all “lights out” in picking up feature wins.
Reese Coffee would lead the majority of the VerHoef Automotive NASCAR All American Series Modified Feature. At the drop of the green Rich Heese would take the lead and run at the front until a lap four caution. That caution would bring the night to a screeching halt as during that caution the power would go out all around the speedway. A power surge would knock out power to the surrounding area and put the track under complete darkness. Hesse would pit under the red flag giving the lead to Coffee who led as Jay Noteboom worked his way from the back to take over the runner up spot chasing down Coffee. Noteboom would try for numerous laps to get around Coffee but would need to take advantage of a Coffee mistake to get the lead and pick up the win. Coffee would hold on for second ahead of Dirk Kirk, Jay Goosman, and Bob Moore.
Drivers may go their entire career without picking up a win at a track near their home. Brad Green has been a long time racer in the B&B Salvage Stock Car division, but through bad luck, and various other means, had never gotten a feature win. Ryan Harris would jump to the lead at the drop of the green flag with Green in tow. Harris and Green would run nose to tail lap after lap, Green waiting for a chance to move to the front. Harris would enter turn one very high in the closing laps, and the long awaited chance presented itself. Green darted to the bottom of the speedway, got some grip, and took the lead. Green would distance himself from the field in the closing laps and pick up the win. Green was very gracious in victory lane calling the win “a long time coming,” and mentioned his grandfather and wishing he could see the win. Harris would hold on for second with Tom McKenzie, Jason Ward, and Mitch Dowhower rounding out the top five.
Feature racing in the Motor Parts Central 360 Bmods has been full of heartache for Greg Golden. Many times Golden had been leading only to suffer misfortune. This night would be no different. Golden would dominate the feature events, only to have something break in the drivetrain. Harvey VandeWeerd would inherit the lead and fight off all challenges from Rich Headid and Jeff Brunssen to get the win and extend his point lead. Brunssen, Headid, Dan VanBruggen, and Kyle Nordquist would follow VandeWeerd to the finish.
Impressive is the only word to describe John Cain’s performance in the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stock feature. Cain would have no peer on this night as he easily won the feature by nearly a full straightaway. Behind Cain was incredibly close racing between five drivers. Paul Menard, Justin Regnerus, Paul Wenzlaff, Rusty Montagne, and Bill Woehler would swap position lap after lap to the delight of the crowd. Montagne and Woehler would get together to bring out a caution and finish 7th and 8th respectively. Menard would take the runner up spot ahead of Regnerus, Wenzlaff, and Jeff Thomas, who started the night on his roof.
Brian Tenold took the lead and held on for the win in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division. Tenold would be under constant pressure from Zach Ankrum, until Ankrum had a tire go down on the white flag lap. Chuck Rose, Kyle Davis, Tim Cass and Randy Cass would finish in the top five.
Next Friday Night, Park Jefferson Speedway hosts the rescheduled Patrick M Pinney Best of the Midwest 40, featuring the MLRA and NCRA late models as a part of a three day swing. On Friday, gates open at 5:00pm with racing at 7:30pm, with a huge fireworks display after the races.
Then next Saturday Night, KSUX 105.7 presents the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Rich Hesse, Dirk Kirk, Jay Noteboom
Feature
1. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
2. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
3. Dirk Kirk, Sloan, IA
4. Jay Goosman, Hinton, IA
5. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
6. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
7. Bo Lundquist, Sioux City, IA
8. Dean Palmer, Beresford, SD
9. Jim Mathieson, Sioux City, IA
10. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Jon Felix, Greg Golden
Feature
1. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
2. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
3. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
4. Dan VanBruggen, Hospers, IA
5. Kyle Nordquist, Beresford, SD
6. Chad TenNapel, Sioux City, IA
7. Nate Mosterd, Ireton, IA
8. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
9. Darin Roepke, LeMars, IA
10. Greg Golden, Sioux City, IA
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Bob McCoy, Jason Ward
Feature
1. Brad Green, Sioux City, IA
2. Ryan Harris, Thurston, NE
3. Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, IA
4. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
5. Mitch Dowhower, Homer, NE
6. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
7. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
8. Bob McCoy, South Sioux City, NE
9. Doug Fontenot, Sioux City, IA
10. Lenny Tucker, Sioux City, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Rusty Montagne, John Cain
Feature
1. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
2. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
3. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
4. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
5. Jeff Thomas, Winnebago, NE
6. Tom Love, Sioux City, IA
7. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
8. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
9. Casey Jones, Sioux City, IA
10. Jake McClure, Sgt Bluff, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Brian Tenold, Luke Jackson
Feature
1. Brian Tenold, Sioux City, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
4. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
5. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
6. Luke Jackson, Sioux City, IA
7. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, IA
8. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
9. Brian Sorenson, Sioux City, IA
10. Mark Dorcey, Dakota City, NE
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Craziness at Park Jeff
A Wild Night at Park Jefferson Speedway
July 11, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Simply put it was a wild night at the races as Yankton Automotive Machine presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. Wild racing, wild finishes, a memorable night was had by all as Justin Regnerus, Jeff Larson, Reese Coffee, Brian Sorenson, and Dan VanBruggen all picked up feature wins.
The end of the night would definitely be the highlight and main event of the evening as the NASCAR Whelen All American Series VerHoef Automotive Modifieds would take to the speedway. After a few attempts, green flag racing would have Mark Gaskill, Chris Abelson, and Rich Hesse racing for the lead. As Hesse fell back to third, Gaskill and Abelson would get together on the outside of turn four, damaging Abelson and ending Gaskill’s night. Hesse would inherit the lead with Reese Coffee second and Abelson would restart on the rear. Coffee was unable to find a line around Hesse, but Abelson was. During a green flag run Abelson worked all the way to the lead before the fireworks really began. Hesse would get back past Abelson and tried to drive deep into turn one, jumping the cushion, and falling back in the pack giving Abelson the lead with two to go. Abelson would bring the field to the white flag, before getting sideways in turn two giving the lead to Coffee who would lead the last half lap for the win ahead of Bob Moore, Hesse, Jesse Cowles, and Denny Johnson.
The B&B Salvage Stock Cars would have some trouble getting started. After many failed attempts green flag action would quickly come to a halt when a melee on the backstretch would collect the cars of Brad Green, Ryan Harris, and others. As the laps clicked off, Jeff Larson would establish his supremacy on this night. Larson took the lead at the drop of the green and would lead the entire race with Jason Ward on his bumper the entire way. Glenn Wynia and Curt VanBeek would battle all race long for position with Wynia taking third ahead of VanBeek and Mark Wenzlaff.
Dan VanBruggen has been having a relatively tough season in the Motor Parts Central 360bmods. VanBruggen is used to running at the front of the field and competing for wins on a weekly basis. Dan “the man” has not had as much success in 2009 as previous years, but this night would belong to the Hospers, IA driver. VanBruggen would lead every lap and pick up the win. Behind the leader though was racing was fierce highlighted by Greg Peck’s return to the speedway with a run from the rear of the starting lineup to the third spot. Jeff Brunssen, Peck, Ty Merrill, and Harvey VandeWeerd would follow VanBruggen to the line.
The night of crazy events would really get underway with the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stock Feature. Derek Smith would dominate the early parts of the feature avoiding an early tangle which caught up John Cain, Paul Menard, Carl Monroe, and others. Smith would lead until his motor appeared to give way. Justin Regnerus would inherit the lead, but would not hold it for long as Rusty Montagne would take the top spot. Montagne and Regnerus would battle for the lead as both drivers flew under the white flag. Heading down the back stretch, both cars would race up to the Craig Clift machine who was struggling. Clift tried to hold his line, per the rules, but Montagne would make contact and Regnerus would capitalize and get the feature win ahead of Montagne and Bill Woehler. Paul Menard would recover to finish fourth ahead of Paul Wenzlaff.
Brian Sorenson would dominate the feature once again in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division. Sorenson has been one of the hottest drivers in the division and would pick up the win over a quickly closing Chuck Rose ahead of Tim Cass, Randy Cass, and Vince Trometer.
Next Saturday Night, Champion Propane present the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Chris Abelson, Dirk Kirk
Feature
1. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
2. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
3. Rich Hesse, Hinton, IA
4. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
5. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
6. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
7. Leon Mulder, Doon, IA
8. Jim Mathieson, Sioux City, IA
9. Dean Palmer, Beresford, SD
10. Mark Gaskill, Dakota City, NE
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Dan VanBruggen, Greg Golden
Feature
1. Dan VanBruggen, Hospers, IA
2. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
3. Greg Peck, Sioux City, IA
4. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
5. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
6. Kirk Beatty, Sioux City, IA
7. Todd Saunders, Sioux City, IA
8. Chad TenNapel, Ireton, IA
9. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
10. Kyle Nordquist, Beresford, SD
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Bob McCoy, Jeff Larsen
Feature
1. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
2. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
3. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
4. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
5. Mark Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
6. Doug Fontenot, Sioux City, IA
7. Mark Stanley, Storm Lake, IA
8. Shane Klaassen, Little Rock, IA
9. Bob McCoy, South Sioux City, NE
10. Ryan Harris, Thurston, NE
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Paul Menard, John Cain
Feature
1. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
2. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
3. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
4. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
5. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
6. Carl Monroe, Sioux City, IA
7. Craig Clift, Sioux City, IA
8. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
9. Derek Smith, Sioux City, IA
10. Jake McClure, Sgt Bluff, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Brian Sorenson, Chuck Rose
Feature
1. Brian Sorenson, Sioux City, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
4. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
5. Vince Trometer, Onawa, IA
6. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, IA
7. Zack Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
8. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
9. Zach Denney, Sioux City, IA
10. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
July 11, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Simply put it was a wild night at the races as Yankton Automotive Machine presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. Wild racing, wild finishes, a memorable night was had by all as Justin Regnerus, Jeff Larson, Reese Coffee, Brian Sorenson, and Dan VanBruggen all picked up feature wins.
The end of the night would definitely be the highlight and main event of the evening as the NASCAR Whelen All American Series VerHoef Automotive Modifieds would take to the speedway. After a few attempts, green flag racing would have Mark Gaskill, Chris Abelson, and Rich Hesse racing for the lead. As Hesse fell back to third, Gaskill and Abelson would get together on the outside of turn four, damaging Abelson and ending Gaskill’s night. Hesse would inherit the lead with Reese Coffee second and Abelson would restart on the rear. Coffee was unable to find a line around Hesse, but Abelson was. During a green flag run Abelson worked all the way to the lead before the fireworks really began. Hesse would get back past Abelson and tried to drive deep into turn one, jumping the cushion, and falling back in the pack giving Abelson the lead with two to go. Abelson would bring the field to the white flag, before getting sideways in turn two giving the lead to Coffee who would lead the last half lap for the win ahead of Bob Moore, Hesse, Jesse Cowles, and Denny Johnson.
The B&B Salvage Stock Cars would have some trouble getting started. After many failed attempts green flag action would quickly come to a halt when a melee on the backstretch would collect the cars of Brad Green, Ryan Harris, and others. As the laps clicked off, Jeff Larson would establish his supremacy on this night. Larson took the lead at the drop of the green and would lead the entire race with Jason Ward on his bumper the entire way. Glenn Wynia and Curt VanBeek would battle all race long for position with Wynia taking third ahead of VanBeek and Mark Wenzlaff.
Dan VanBruggen has been having a relatively tough season in the Motor Parts Central 360bmods. VanBruggen is used to running at the front of the field and competing for wins on a weekly basis. Dan “the man” has not had as much success in 2009 as previous years, but this night would belong to the Hospers, IA driver. VanBruggen would lead every lap and pick up the win. Behind the leader though was racing was fierce highlighted by Greg Peck’s return to the speedway with a run from the rear of the starting lineup to the third spot. Jeff Brunssen, Peck, Ty Merrill, and Harvey VandeWeerd would follow VanBruggen to the line.
The night of crazy events would really get underway with the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stock Feature. Derek Smith would dominate the early parts of the feature avoiding an early tangle which caught up John Cain, Paul Menard, Carl Monroe, and others. Smith would lead until his motor appeared to give way. Justin Regnerus would inherit the lead, but would not hold it for long as Rusty Montagne would take the top spot. Montagne and Regnerus would battle for the lead as both drivers flew under the white flag. Heading down the back stretch, both cars would race up to the Craig Clift machine who was struggling. Clift tried to hold his line, per the rules, but Montagne would make contact and Regnerus would capitalize and get the feature win ahead of Montagne and Bill Woehler. Paul Menard would recover to finish fourth ahead of Paul Wenzlaff.
Brian Sorenson would dominate the feature once again in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division. Sorenson has been one of the hottest drivers in the division and would pick up the win over a quickly closing Chuck Rose ahead of Tim Cass, Randy Cass, and Vince Trometer.
Next Saturday Night, Champion Propane present the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Chris Abelson, Dirk Kirk
Feature
1. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
2. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
3. Rich Hesse, Hinton, IA
4. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
5. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
6. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
7. Leon Mulder, Doon, IA
8. Jim Mathieson, Sioux City, IA
9. Dean Palmer, Beresford, SD
10. Mark Gaskill, Dakota City, NE
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Dan VanBruggen, Greg Golden
Feature
1. Dan VanBruggen, Hospers, IA
2. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
3. Greg Peck, Sioux City, IA
4. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
5. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
6. Kirk Beatty, Sioux City, IA
7. Todd Saunders, Sioux City, IA
8. Chad TenNapel, Ireton, IA
9. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
10. Kyle Nordquist, Beresford, SD
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Bob McCoy, Jeff Larsen
Feature
1. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
2. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
3. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
4. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
5. Mark Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
6. Doug Fontenot, Sioux City, IA
7. Mark Stanley, Storm Lake, IA
8. Shane Klaassen, Little Rock, IA
9. Bob McCoy, South Sioux City, NE
10. Ryan Harris, Thurston, NE
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Paul Menard, John Cain
Feature
1. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
2. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
3. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
4. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
5. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
6. Carl Monroe, Sioux City, IA
7. Craig Clift, Sioux City, IA
8. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
9. Derek Smith, Sioux City, IA
10. Jake McClure, Sgt Bluff, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Brian Sorenson, Chuck Rose
Feature
1. Brian Sorenson, Sioux City, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
4. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
5. Vince Trometer, Onawa, IA
6. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, IA
7. Zack Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
8. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
9. Zach Denney, Sioux City, IA
10. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Damn...really??
Ok, so it has been a while since my last post. I apologize for that, but life has been quite strange as of late. First, rain keeps wiping out the races. Blackbird Bend was rained out four weeks in a row. Then they CLOSED. AGAIN...damn. I would like to thank all of the folks who told me working there was a bad idea, mainly because they haven't jumped up and did the told ya so dance.
I have gotten some races in as of late. As per my yearly tradition, I made the long ass drive east to Eldora for the Prelude and the Dream. Well the Prelude was added to the list of rainouts for 09, but the Dream was SPECTACULAR!! Me, Swailes, and worldwide Madonna made the trip east and the folks at the "Big E" didn't disappoint. I will try to post some pictures here soon. I got some great ones. I also had the pleasure of announcing for the USMTS at their annual race at Park Jefferson. I love that series, and look forward to working with Todd and the rest of the USMTS crew again someday. But rain has been the dominant force in my racing life this year, hopefully its all gone, and we can go back to racin. See ya at the races.
I have gotten some races in as of late. As per my yearly tradition, I made the long ass drive east to Eldora for the Prelude and the Dream. Well the Prelude was added to the list of rainouts for 09, but the Dream was SPECTACULAR!! Me, Swailes, and worldwide Madonna made the trip east and the folks at the "Big E" didn't disappoint. I will try to post some pictures here soon. I got some great ones. I also had the pleasure of announcing for the USMTS at their annual race at Park Jefferson. I love that series, and look forward to working with Todd and the rest of the USMTS crew again someday. But rain has been the dominant force in my racing life this year, hopefully its all gone, and we can go back to racin. See ya at the races.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
A couple of other things
So I have had some folks ask about this blog. (I am as surprised as you may be that people read this) The few questions that have arisen: First why no more photos? Simply enough, dicks like Joey at thesportswire.net have decided that they do not want anyone other than the people that pay out of their ass to see their work. Also, its such a pain to have the blog load slower because of the photos on the site. Second...are you going to get to any other tracks besides BBB and Park Jeff? Yes, I will be attending the Alphabet Soup race at NRP, as well as both races at Eldora, the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway and the Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Aside from that...I have no clue. Third and finally...I may try to interject some of my own opinions on the blog as well. I have to toe a fine line because I do PR work for both Blackbird Bend Speedway and Park Jefferson Speedway. But thanks to the folks that do read, and keep on passing along any questions or feedback. Its greatly appreciated.
Park Jeff Results 051609
A New Batch of Winners at Park Jefferson Speedway
May 16, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Many fans hope to get the chance to see their favorite driver in Victory Lane on race night; if they can’t see their favorite driver they relish the chance to see a new face take the checkered. On this night, fans would have to opportunity to see four drivers pick up their first wins of the season as Coors and Coors Light presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. Another quick night on the speedway brought Chris Abelson, Craig Clift, Marlis Boggs, Jason Ward and Greg Golden into Victory Lane
The VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified feature was the Chris Abelson show. Abelson would take the lead at the drop of the green flag and never look back. The best racing on the speedway would be for the runner up spot as Bob Moore, Reese Coffee, Jay Noteboom, and Denny Johnson would all hold that spot during the race. Each driver would try any of the multiple lines available to find what best suited their car. Moore would find his line first and take the second spot and cruise a full straightaway behind Abelson. Noteboom, Coffee, and Johnson would follow the top two.
After three wins in a row, all eyes were on Harvey VandeWeerd as he tried to make it four for four on the young season in the Motor Parts Central 360mod division. VandeWeerd would only make it into the top five before being caught up in an incident and fight back into the ninth spot. The story of the night was Greg Golden. Golden has seemingly been snake bitten for the previous few years in the open wheel divisions at Park Jefferson Speedway. This night would be no different, with one small caveat. Golden would win his heat, start from the pole and lead every lap with a hard charging Jeff Brunssen in tow. As soon as Golden took the checkered flag, the rear end of his machine would grenade and bring the car to a halt in turn one. Golden would get the win, but had to go to Victory Lane on the back of a tow truck. Brunssen, Karl Brewer, Chad TenNapel, and Rich Headid would follow Golden to the line.
The B&B Salvage Stock Car Feature would highlight some of the great racing that is the standard in the division at the speedway. Mark Wenzlaff would lead from his front row starting spot with an intense battle between many drivers for all spots behind. Jeff Larson and Mitch Dowhower were two drivers putting on a great show. Both drivers would get caught up in an incident and charge from the back of the pack into the top three. Along with Jason Ward, Larson and Dowhower would trade spots every lap. Late in the race, the handling on the Wenzlaff machine and he would fall back to the sixth spot. Ward would take the lead and not look back as Larson, Dowhower, Eli Zevenbergren, and Ryan Harris would follow Ward.
Craig Clift was trying to make it two wins in two nights as he made his 2009 debut in the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks. The drop of the green would bring a race long battle between Paul Wenzlaff and Justin Regnerus. Regnerus and Wenzlaff would trade the top spot for the majority of the race. Wenzlaff would also begin to have handling issues late in the race. Coming off of turn two, Wenzlaff would get sideways and Regnerus would make contact with the Wenzlaff machine. Both drivers would be able to continue on, which would keep the racing moving. Regnerus would be penalized two spots on the speedway for rough driving, so although he crossed the line first, Craig Clift would get the win, with Bill Woehler second, Regnerus being credited with third, Mike Loutsch and Josh Grimsley inside the top five.
Brian Sorensen appeared set to pick up his first win in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet. Sorenson would lead the first six circuits before Sorensen and Michael Denney would race each other hard into turn three and four. Denney and Sorensen would both get outside of the racing groove and allow Marlis Boggs to get by. Boggs would hold on to get her first feature win of the young season with Sorenson, Luke Jackson, Zach Ankrum and Denney following her to the finish.
Next Saturday Night, Coney Auto Sales present the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Leon Mulder, Denny Johnson
Feature
1. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
2. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
3. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
4. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
5. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
6. Lacey Tuttle, Omaha, NE
7. Leon Mulder, Doon, IA
8. Dean Palmer, Beresford, SD
9. Jason Edwardson, Sioux City, IA
10. Jason Briese, Cleghorn, IA
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Darin Roepke, Chad TenNapel, Greg Golden
Feature
1. Greg Golden, Sioux City, IA
2. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
3. Karl Brewer, Vermillion, SD
4. Chad TenNapel, Ireton, IA
5. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
6. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
7. John Felix, Sioux City, IA
8. Nate Mosterd, Ireton, IA
9. Harvey VandeWeerd, Alton, IA
10. Chris Weatherton, Beresford, SD
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Mark Wenzlaff
Feature
1. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
2. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
3. Elijah Zevenbergren, Ocheyeden, IA
4. Mitch Dowhower, Homer, NE
5. Ryan Harris, Homer, NE
6. Mark Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
7. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Jake McClure, Justin Regnerus
Feature
1. Craig Clift, Sioux City, IA
2. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
3. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
4. Mike Loutsch, Cleghorn, IA
5. Josh Grimsley, Sioux City, IA
6. Andy Hoffman, North Sioux City, SD
7. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
8. Daniel Cartier, Sioux City, IA
9. Dan Lee, Salix, IA
10. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Brian Sorensen, Michael Denney
Feature
1. Marlis Boggs, Sioux City, IA
2. Brian Sorensen, Sioux City, IA
3. Luke Jackson, Sioux City, IA
4. Zach Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
5. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
6. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
7. Jeff Goodier, Dakota City, NE
8. Mark Dorcey, Dakota City, NE
9. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
10. Cameron VandeWeerd, Alton, IA
May 16, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Many fans hope to get the chance to see their favorite driver in Victory Lane on race night; if they can’t see their favorite driver they relish the chance to see a new face take the checkered. On this night, fans would have to opportunity to see four drivers pick up their first wins of the season as Coors and Coors Light presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. Another quick night on the speedway brought Chris Abelson, Craig Clift, Marlis Boggs, Jason Ward and Greg Golden into Victory Lane
The VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified feature was the Chris Abelson show. Abelson would take the lead at the drop of the green flag and never look back. The best racing on the speedway would be for the runner up spot as Bob Moore, Reese Coffee, Jay Noteboom, and Denny Johnson would all hold that spot during the race. Each driver would try any of the multiple lines available to find what best suited their car. Moore would find his line first and take the second spot and cruise a full straightaway behind Abelson. Noteboom, Coffee, and Johnson would follow the top two.
After three wins in a row, all eyes were on Harvey VandeWeerd as he tried to make it four for four on the young season in the Motor Parts Central 360mod division. VandeWeerd would only make it into the top five before being caught up in an incident and fight back into the ninth spot. The story of the night was Greg Golden. Golden has seemingly been snake bitten for the previous few years in the open wheel divisions at Park Jefferson Speedway. This night would be no different, with one small caveat. Golden would win his heat, start from the pole and lead every lap with a hard charging Jeff Brunssen in tow. As soon as Golden took the checkered flag, the rear end of his machine would grenade and bring the car to a halt in turn one. Golden would get the win, but had to go to Victory Lane on the back of a tow truck. Brunssen, Karl Brewer, Chad TenNapel, and Rich Headid would follow Golden to the line.
The B&B Salvage Stock Car Feature would highlight some of the great racing that is the standard in the division at the speedway. Mark Wenzlaff would lead from his front row starting spot with an intense battle between many drivers for all spots behind. Jeff Larson and Mitch Dowhower were two drivers putting on a great show. Both drivers would get caught up in an incident and charge from the back of the pack into the top three. Along with Jason Ward, Larson and Dowhower would trade spots every lap. Late in the race, the handling on the Wenzlaff machine and he would fall back to the sixth spot. Ward would take the lead and not look back as Larson, Dowhower, Eli Zevenbergren, and Ryan Harris would follow Ward.
Craig Clift was trying to make it two wins in two nights as he made his 2009 debut in the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks. The drop of the green would bring a race long battle between Paul Wenzlaff and Justin Regnerus. Regnerus and Wenzlaff would trade the top spot for the majority of the race. Wenzlaff would also begin to have handling issues late in the race. Coming off of turn two, Wenzlaff would get sideways and Regnerus would make contact with the Wenzlaff machine. Both drivers would be able to continue on, which would keep the racing moving. Regnerus would be penalized two spots on the speedway for rough driving, so although he crossed the line first, Craig Clift would get the win, with Bill Woehler second, Regnerus being credited with third, Mike Loutsch and Josh Grimsley inside the top five.
Brian Sorensen appeared set to pick up his first win in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet. Sorenson would lead the first six circuits before Sorensen and Michael Denney would race each other hard into turn three and four. Denney and Sorensen would both get outside of the racing groove and allow Marlis Boggs to get by. Boggs would hold on to get her first feature win of the young season with Sorenson, Luke Jackson, Zach Ankrum and Denney following her to the finish.
Next Saturday Night, Coney Auto Sales present the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Leon Mulder, Denny Johnson
Feature
1. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
2. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
3. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
4. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
5. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
6. Lacey Tuttle, Omaha, NE
7. Leon Mulder, Doon, IA
8. Dean Palmer, Beresford, SD
9. Jason Edwardson, Sioux City, IA
10. Jason Briese, Cleghorn, IA
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Darin Roepke, Chad TenNapel, Greg Golden
Feature
1. Greg Golden, Sioux City, IA
2. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
3. Karl Brewer, Vermillion, SD
4. Chad TenNapel, Ireton, IA
5. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
6. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
7. John Felix, Sioux City, IA
8. Nate Mosterd, Ireton, IA
9. Harvey VandeWeerd, Alton, IA
10. Chris Weatherton, Beresford, SD
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Mark Wenzlaff
Feature
1. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
2. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
3. Elijah Zevenbergren, Ocheyeden, IA
4. Mitch Dowhower, Homer, NE
5. Ryan Harris, Homer, NE
6. Mark Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
7. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Jake McClure, Justin Regnerus
Feature
1. Craig Clift, Sioux City, IA
2. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
3. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
4. Mike Loutsch, Cleghorn, IA
5. Josh Grimsley, Sioux City, IA
6. Andy Hoffman, North Sioux City, SD
7. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
8. Daniel Cartier, Sioux City, IA
9. Dan Lee, Salix, IA
10. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Brian Sorensen, Michael Denney
Feature
1. Marlis Boggs, Sioux City, IA
2. Brian Sorensen, Sioux City, IA
3. Luke Jackson, Sioux City, IA
4. Zach Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
5. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
6. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
7. Jeff Goodier, Dakota City, NE
8. Mark Dorcey, Dakota City, NE
9. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
10. Cameron VandeWeerd, Alton, IA
Coffee wins again at BBB
Reese Coffee opens the season with a win at Blackbird Bend Speedway
May 15, 2009, 2009
Onawa, IA
LeRoy Beck
Northwest Iowa hot shoe Reese Coffee started the 2009 season at Blackbird Bend Speedway in the best possible way, in Victory Lane. Under the new management of Allen Yanke and Dirt Dogs LLC, Blackbird Bend Speedway opened a new season with over 60 cars in the pit area, and a great crowd battling a fierce wind to see some incredible racing. Randy Cass, Craig Clift, and Chad Dills all found Victory Lane as well to start the season.
After heat race action, most in the crowd would have figured the evenings feature would come down to a pair of teammates, Reese Coffee and Chris Abelson. Both cars were clearly very fast in their heat race; with Coffee starting at the front of the field, most would believe the only question would be if Abelson would be able to keep up. Trouble would strike early in the event for Abelson, suffering a flat tire, sending him to the pits. Coffee would not go unchallenged however as Matt Bonine and later Clint Homan would both contest for the top spot. Homan seemed to have the best shot at Coffee, but heavy smoke began under Homan’s machine with three to go, and he would fall back to finish eighth. At the drop of the checkered, Bonine, Jeff Jones, Denny Johnson, and Lucas Robinson would follow Coffee to the line.
The Sportmod feature would be one of the best races of the night, with no less than four cars battling for the top spot. At any point during the feature, Jeff Brunssen, Steve Olson, Chad Dills, and Keith Sanders would all hold the top spot. In the waning laps, Brunssen and Dills would separate themselves from the pack. Brunssen, running second, would try high, low, and any other line to work around Dills’ machine. Coming to the checkered flag, Brunssen would make one last run, entering turn three on the absolute top of the speedway, then attempting to cut down the track and exit turn four off the bottom. Unfortunately, Brunssen would not be able to hold the line, and Dills would cross the line first. After the top two were Sanders, Olson, and Ty Merrill.
Very rarely can a driver say they had a “perfect” night. It almost never happens, and when it does, it is truly something to behold. Craig Clift had a perfect Friday night. Clift would dominate his heat race, and then continue and dominate the feature racing, leading by nearly half a lap at certain points. Fans however would not be disappointed as a three way battle for the runner up spot would keep fans on the edge of their seats. Jake McClure, Derek Anderson, and Nelson Vollbrecht would have the fans attention through the race as nearly every lap the drivers would run three wide at some point. At the drop of the checkered, McClure would take the runner up spot followed by Anderson, Vollbrecht, and Randy Anderson all inside the top five.
Fans of the Hornet division in the Siouxland area have been watching the cars from the Cass Motors shop dominate the racing early in the season. This Friday night would be no different as Randy Cass and Vince Trometer would engage in a race long battle for the top spot. Trading the top spot at various points around the speedway, neither driver would be able to hold a sizable advantage. Cass had been making most of his ground on the bottom of the speedway, with Trometer making headway all over the track. Entering turn three on the final circuit, Trometer would try to make a move to the high side around Cass, but it would be for not as Cass would pick up the feature win followed by Trometer, Cain Mahlberg, Tim Cass, and Joelle Gustin.
Next Friday night the racing continues once again at Blackbird Bend Speedway. For more information on Blackbird Bend Speedway visit http://www.bbbspeedway.com
RESULTS
Modifieds presented by Struble Agronomy and Cheap Smokes Package Beer and Liquor
Heat Winners
Matt Bonine, Chris Abelson
Feature
1. Reese Coffee
2. Matt Bonine
3. Jeff Jones
4. Denny Johnson
5. Lucas Robinson
6. Jason Schniders
7. Grant Holberg
8. Clint Homan
9. Justin Wolf
10. Chad Anderson
Sportmods presented by Duane Wasmund Motors
Heat Winners
Jeff Brunssen, Chad Dills
Feature
1. Chad Dills
2. Jeff Brunssen
3. Keith Sanders
4. Steve Olsen
5. Ty Merrill
6. Nick Lakes
7. Shawn Bearce
8. Eric Spenner
9. George Whitmore
10. Mike Kramer
Hobby Stocks presented by Farm Bureau Financial, David Gaukel and Gerry Johnson
Heat Winners
Craig Huffless, Craig Clift
Feature
1. Craig Clift
2. Jake McClure
3. Derek Anderson
4. Nelson Vollbrecht
5. Randy Anderson
6. Rick Munson
7. Jeremie Brabec
8. Craig Huffless
9. Steve Anderson
10. Austin Lee
Hornets presented by Cass Motors
Heat Winners
Michael Denney, Tim Cass
Feature
1. Randy Cass
2. Vince Trometer
3. Cain Mahlberg
4. Tim Cass
5. Joelle Gustin
6. Zach Ankrum
7. Tyson Nawanna
8. Neal Reynolds
9. Don Tank
10. Michael Denney
May 15, 2009, 2009
Onawa, IA
LeRoy Beck
Northwest Iowa hot shoe Reese Coffee started the 2009 season at Blackbird Bend Speedway in the best possible way, in Victory Lane. Under the new management of Allen Yanke and Dirt Dogs LLC, Blackbird Bend Speedway opened a new season with over 60 cars in the pit area, and a great crowd battling a fierce wind to see some incredible racing. Randy Cass, Craig Clift, and Chad Dills all found Victory Lane as well to start the season.
After heat race action, most in the crowd would have figured the evenings feature would come down to a pair of teammates, Reese Coffee and Chris Abelson. Both cars were clearly very fast in their heat race; with Coffee starting at the front of the field, most would believe the only question would be if Abelson would be able to keep up. Trouble would strike early in the event for Abelson, suffering a flat tire, sending him to the pits. Coffee would not go unchallenged however as Matt Bonine and later Clint Homan would both contest for the top spot. Homan seemed to have the best shot at Coffee, but heavy smoke began under Homan’s machine with three to go, and he would fall back to finish eighth. At the drop of the checkered, Bonine, Jeff Jones, Denny Johnson, and Lucas Robinson would follow Coffee to the line.
The Sportmod feature would be one of the best races of the night, with no less than four cars battling for the top spot. At any point during the feature, Jeff Brunssen, Steve Olson, Chad Dills, and Keith Sanders would all hold the top spot. In the waning laps, Brunssen and Dills would separate themselves from the pack. Brunssen, running second, would try high, low, and any other line to work around Dills’ machine. Coming to the checkered flag, Brunssen would make one last run, entering turn three on the absolute top of the speedway, then attempting to cut down the track and exit turn four off the bottom. Unfortunately, Brunssen would not be able to hold the line, and Dills would cross the line first. After the top two were Sanders, Olson, and Ty Merrill.
Very rarely can a driver say they had a “perfect” night. It almost never happens, and when it does, it is truly something to behold. Craig Clift had a perfect Friday night. Clift would dominate his heat race, and then continue and dominate the feature racing, leading by nearly half a lap at certain points. Fans however would not be disappointed as a three way battle for the runner up spot would keep fans on the edge of their seats. Jake McClure, Derek Anderson, and Nelson Vollbrecht would have the fans attention through the race as nearly every lap the drivers would run three wide at some point. At the drop of the checkered, McClure would take the runner up spot followed by Anderson, Vollbrecht, and Randy Anderson all inside the top five.
Fans of the Hornet division in the Siouxland area have been watching the cars from the Cass Motors shop dominate the racing early in the season. This Friday night would be no different as Randy Cass and Vince Trometer would engage in a race long battle for the top spot. Trading the top spot at various points around the speedway, neither driver would be able to hold a sizable advantage. Cass had been making most of his ground on the bottom of the speedway, with Trometer making headway all over the track. Entering turn three on the final circuit, Trometer would try to make a move to the high side around Cass, but it would be for not as Cass would pick up the feature win followed by Trometer, Cain Mahlberg, Tim Cass, and Joelle Gustin.
Next Friday night the racing continues once again at Blackbird Bend Speedway. For more information on Blackbird Bend Speedway visit http://www.bbbspeedway.com
RESULTS
Modifieds presented by Struble Agronomy and Cheap Smokes Package Beer and Liquor
Heat Winners
Matt Bonine, Chris Abelson
Feature
1. Reese Coffee
2. Matt Bonine
3. Jeff Jones
4. Denny Johnson
5. Lucas Robinson
6. Jason Schniders
7. Grant Holberg
8. Clint Homan
9. Justin Wolf
10. Chad Anderson
Sportmods presented by Duane Wasmund Motors
Heat Winners
Jeff Brunssen, Chad Dills
Feature
1. Chad Dills
2. Jeff Brunssen
3. Keith Sanders
4. Steve Olsen
5. Ty Merrill
6. Nick Lakes
7. Shawn Bearce
8. Eric Spenner
9. George Whitmore
10. Mike Kramer
Hobby Stocks presented by Farm Bureau Financial, David Gaukel and Gerry Johnson
Heat Winners
Craig Huffless, Craig Clift
Feature
1. Craig Clift
2. Jake McClure
3. Derek Anderson
4. Nelson Vollbrecht
5. Randy Anderson
6. Rick Munson
7. Jeremie Brabec
8. Craig Huffless
9. Steve Anderson
10. Austin Lee
Hornets presented by Cass Motors
Heat Winners
Michael Denney, Tim Cass
Feature
1. Randy Cass
2. Vince Trometer
3. Cain Mahlberg
4. Tim Cass
5. Joelle Gustin
6. Zach Ankrum
7. Tyson Nawanna
8. Neal Reynolds
9. Don Tank
10. Michael Denney
Saturday, May 9, 2009
VandeWeerd 3 in a Row at Park Jeff
VandeWeerd makes it a Threepeat at Park Jefferson Speedway
May 9, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Harvey VandeWeerd has made Park Jefferson Speedway his personal playground early in the 2009 season. VandeWeerd picked up his third straight win as the Sioux City Journal presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. Another quick night on the speedway also brought Rusty Montagne, Zach Ankrum, Reese Coffee, and Jason Ward into Victory Lane
The VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified feature showcased two premier talents as Jay Noteboom and Reese Coffee would wage an intense battle for the race win. Coffee would take the lead on lap four by consistently working the bottom of the speedway running the Coffee preferred low line. As Coffee took the lead, the high line charging Noteboom would work his way into the second spot. A few late cautions would keep the field bunched tight as Noteboom and Coffee worked high and low respectively trying to gain a clear cut advantage on the other. A late race bobble from Noteboom would allow the smooth running Coffee to gain an advantage he would not lose. Following Coffee and Noteboom to the line were Jason Edwardson, Bob Moore, and Jimmy Cole.
Winning three races in a row is no easy feat; especially when you consider the high level of competition that race weekly at Park Jefferson in the Motor Parts Central 360mod division. Taking all of that in to account, an eleventh starting Harvey VandeWeerd had the deck heavily stacked against him. But that made no matter to the Alton, IA native. VandeWeerd gained seven spots in the first three laps, and then stalked the top three cars, taking the spots at will finally taking the top spot for good on lap twelve. A final restart gave a glimmer of hope to the field, but VandeWeerd took off from the field winning comfortably pulling Rich Headid, Jon Felix, Karl Brewer, and Jeff Brunssen in tow.
A wild lap one would set the stage for an exciting B&B Salvage Stock Car Feature. Pole sitter Glenn Wynia would spin in turn two with the entire field staring him down. Great driving allowed all cars to continue, some slightly damaged. Jason Ward would take advantage of his outside front row starting spot to take the lead with Wynia’s troubles. Ward would be under constant barrage from Jeff Larson. Larson ran a line higher on the speedway than any old timer could remember seeing, but made it work, and made it fast. Larson continuously showed his front bumper to the outside of Ward, but couldn’t complete the pass as Ward would take the win by two car lengths. Eli Zevenbergren, Mitch Dowhower and Curt VanBeek would follow the top two.
2008 was a great success for Rusty Montagne in the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks. A number of wins and a track championship in the rear view mirror, the target is clearly on the back of Montagne. Two nights into the point season, Montage is two for two with two more feature wins. Jake McClure and Paul Menard started the feature with the intent of making it a two car race for the win. McClure and Menard showcased their great abilities running a great race for the top spot. As the top two pulled away, Montage would work his way to the front. Montage would make a tremendous high low move to work past Menard, and then get past McClure coming to halfway point. Montage would run away from the field unchallenged for his second straight win on a right front tire that went flat in Victory Lane. McClure would hold on for second ahead of Menard, Bill Woehler, and John Cain.
Many of the drivers in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division are younger drivers looking for a start in racing. Zach Ankrum is a fifteen year old young man entering his second season racing at Park Jefferson Speedway. Ankrum looked like a veteran as he over took Jeff Goodier early on and held off two hard chargers for his first win at Park Jefferson Speedway. Ankrum, and family, were ecstatic in Victory Lane for the first of many feature wins to come. Following Ankrum were Chuck Rose, Marlis Boggs, Goodier, and Dane Martindale.
Next Saturday Night, Coors and Coors Light present the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Jimmy Cole, Jay Noteboom
Feature
1. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
2. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
3. Jason Edwardson, Sioux City, IA
4. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
5. Jimmy Cole, Sioux City, IA
6. Dirk Kirk, Sloan, IA
7. Bo Lundquist, Sioux City, IA
8. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
9. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
10. Todd Brewer, Vermillion, SD
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Rich Headid, Karl Brewer, Todd Saunders
Feature
1. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
2. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
3. John Felix, Sioux City, IA
4. Karl Brewer, Vermillion, SD
5. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
6. Kirk Beatty, Sioux City, IA
7. Dan VanBruggen, Sioux Center, IA
8. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
9. Chris Weatherton, Beresford, SD
10. Greg Golden, Sioux City, IA
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Jason Ward
Feature
1. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
2. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
3. Elijah Zevenbergren, Ocheyeden, IA
4. Mitch Dowhower, Homer, NE
5. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
6. Mark Wenzlaff, Mission Hill, SD
7. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
8. Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, IA
9. Ryan Harris, Homer, NE
10. Lenny Tucker, Sioux City, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Rusty Montagne, John Cain
Feature
1. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
2. Jake McClure, Sergeant Bluff, IA
3. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
4. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
5. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
6. Casey Jones, Sioux City, IA
7. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
8. Daniel Cartier, Sioux City, IA
9. Carl Monroe, Sioux City, IA
10. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Chuck Rose, Jeff Goodier
Feature
1. Zach Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Marlis Boggs, Sioux City, IA
4. Jeff Goodier, Dakota City, NE
5. Dane Martindale, Concord, NE
6. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
7. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
8. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
9. Vince Trometer, Onawa, IA
10. Mark Dorcey, Dakota City, NE
May 9, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Harvey VandeWeerd has made Park Jefferson Speedway his personal playground early in the 2009 season. VandeWeerd picked up his third straight win as the Sioux City Journal presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. Another quick night on the speedway also brought Rusty Montagne, Zach Ankrum, Reese Coffee, and Jason Ward into Victory Lane
The VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified feature showcased two premier talents as Jay Noteboom and Reese Coffee would wage an intense battle for the race win. Coffee would take the lead on lap four by consistently working the bottom of the speedway running the Coffee preferred low line. As Coffee took the lead, the high line charging Noteboom would work his way into the second spot. A few late cautions would keep the field bunched tight as Noteboom and Coffee worked high and low respectively trying to gain a clear cut advantage on the other. A late race bobble from Noteboom would allow the smooth running Coffee to gain an advantage he would not lose. Following Coffee and Noteboom to the line were Jason Edwardson, Bob Moore, and Jimmy Cole.
Winning three races in a row is no easy feat; especially when you consider the high level of competition that race weekly at Park Jefferson in the Motor Parts Central 360mod division. Taking all of that in to account, an eleventh starting Harvey VandeWeerd had the deck heavily stacked against him. But that made no matter to the Alton, IA native. VandeWeerd gained seven spots in the first three laps, and then stalked the top three cars, taking the spots at will finally taking the top spot for good on lap twelve. A final restart gave a glimmer of hope to the field, but VandeWeerd took off from the field winning comfortably pulling Rich Headid, Jon Felix, Karl Brewer, and Jeff Brunssen in tow.
A wild lap one would set the stage for an exciting B&B Salvage Stock Car Feature. Pole sitter Glenn Wynia would spin in turn two with the entire field staring him down. Great driving allowed all cars to continue, some slightly damaged. Jason Ward would take advantage of his outside front row starting spot to take the lead with Wynia’s troubles. Ward would be under constant barrage from Jeff Larson. Larson ran a line higher on the speedway than any old timer could remember seeing, but made it work, and made it fast. Larson continuously showed his front bumper to the outside of Ward, but couldn’t complete the pass as Ward would take the win by two car lengths. Eli Zevenbergren, Mitch Dowhower and Curt VanBeek would follow the top two.
2008 was a great success for Rusty Montagne in the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks. A number of wins and a track championship in the rear view mirror, the target is clearly on the back of Montagne. Two nights into the point season, Montage is two for two with two more feature wins. Jake McClure and Paul Menard started the feature with the intent of making it a two car race for the win. McClure and Menard showcased their great abilities running a great race for the top spot. As the top two pulled away, Montage would work his way to the front. Montage would make a tremendous high low move to work past Menard, and then get past McClure coming to halfway point. Montage would run away from the field unchallenged for his second straight win on a right front tire that went flat in Victory Lane. McClure would hold on for second ahead of Menard, Bill Woehler, and John Cain.
Many of the drivers in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division are younger drivers looking for a start in racing. Zach Ankrum is a fifteen year old young man entering his second season racing at Park Jefferson Speedway. Ankrum looked like a veteran as he over took Jeff Goodier early on and held off two hard chargers for his first win at Park Jefferson Speedway. Ankrum, and family, were ecstatic in Victory Lane for the first of many feature wins to come. Following Ankrum were Chuck Rose, Marlis Boggs, Goodier, and Dane Martindale.
Next Saturday Night, Coors and Coors Light present the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Jimmy Cole, Jay Noteboom
Feature
1. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
2. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
3. Jason Edwardson, Sioux City, IA
4. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
5. Jimmy Cole, Sioux City, IA
6. Dirk Kirk, Sloan, IA
7. Bo Lundquist, Sioux City, IA
8. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
9. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
10. Todd Brewer, Vermillion, SD
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Rich Headid, Karl Brewer, Todd Saunders
Feature
1. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
2. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
3. John Felix, Sioux City, IA
4. Karl Brewer, Vermillion, SD
5. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
6. Kirk Beatty, Sioux City, IA
7. Dan VanBruggen, Sioux Center, IA
8. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
9. Chris Weatherton, Beresford, SD
10. Greg Golden, Sioux City, IA
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Jason Ward
Feature
1. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
2. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
3. Elijah Zevenbergren, Ocheyeden, IA
4. Mitch Dowhower, Homer, NE
5. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
6. Mark Wenzlaff, Mission Hill, SD
7. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
8. Tom McKenzie, Sioux City, IA
9. Ryan Harris, Homer, NE
10. Lenny Tucker, Sioux City, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Rusty Montagne, John Cain
Feature
1. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
2. Jake McClure, Sergeant Bluff, IA
3. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
4. Bill Woehler, South Sioux City, NE
5. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
6. Casey Jones, Sioux City, IA
7. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
8. Daniel Cartier, Sioux City, IA
9. Carl Monroe, Sioux City, IA
10. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Chuck Rose, Jeff Goodier
Feature
1. Zach Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Marlis Boggs, Sioux City, IA
4. Jeff Goodier, Dakota City, NE
5. Dane Martindale, Concord, NE
6. Michael Denney, Sioux City, IA
7. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
8. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
9. Vince Trometer, Onawa, IA
10. Mark Dorcey, Dakota City, NE
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Things they are a changing
For those who may not have heard in the Siouxland area, Blackbird Bend Speedway will be opening in 2009. The first night of the season will be May 15th. I have agreed to be the announcer and do PR work much like I do for Park Jefferson Speedway, so you will be seeing some results from BBB on here as well as Park Jeff and other races I attend when time permits. Look for more BBB news in the coming weeks.
Park Jeff Results 050209
Familiar faces in Victory Lane at Park Jefferson Speedway
May 2, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Each new season brings the chance for change, but the first points paying night of the season saw some familiar faces in victory lane as Conklin Distributing presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. When the final checkers flew, Mike Hansen, Mark Wenzlaff, Harvey VandeWeerd, Vince Trometer and Rusty Montagne all crossed the line first.
The VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified feature could simply be called an instant classic as two separate battles were waged on the speedway. At the front of the field, Jay Noteboom and Mike Hansen would be the class of the field. Just past the half way point Noteboom and Hansen would trade slide jobs through the corners; entering low, sliding high, each driver trading the top spot on either end of the speedway. Hansen would take the lead for good with five to go and never look back. The battle for the third spot was just as intense with cars getting three wide exiting the corners as Bob Moore, Dirk Kirk, Denny Johnson and Chris Abelson would all battle for the third spot. A great battle would go to the finish line with Moore getting the spot over Kirk and Abelson.
Harvey VandeWeerd would try to make it two wins in as many nights in the Motor Parts Central 360mod division. Under constant pressure from VandeWeerd, Karl Brewer would control the point during the first 12 circuits of the fourth tenths mile race track. VandeWeerd would look for the rookie to make a mistake and hope to capitalize. That mistake came as Brewer would enter turn one a little too high and would lose his momentum allowing VandeWeerd to slide by. The driver on the move in the closing laps of the race was Dan VanBruggen as “Dan the Man” would make a charge from deep in the pack. Coming to the white flag VandeWeerd was having trouble working around a lapped car and VanBruggen was closing in. VandeWeerd was able to get past the lapped car on the back stretch and hold off VanBruggen at the line with Brewer crossing in third ahead of Jeff Brunssen and Nick Lakes.
As a leader of a race, every bump is magnified; every puff of smoke looks ominous. As the leader of the B&B Salvage Stock Car feature, Mark Wenzlaff knew exactly what that smoke trailing from his car was and he was just hoping to hold on for the win. Wenzlaff waged a race long battle with Jeff Larson for the top spot which Wenzlaff was able to take over just past the half way point. Each lap as the race continued, the smoke continued to grow. Wenzlaff was able to reach the finish line with a substantial transmission fluid leak and hold off Larson for the win one week after his birthday. Curt VanBeek, Eli Zevenbergren, and Jason Ward would follow the top two to the line.
For most likely the only time this season Rusty Montagne would start from the front row of the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stock Feature. Speedway rules call for an invert of the top 12 cars qualified for the feature based on a one week point average system. Montagne would take advantage of his front row starting spot and cruise away for a win by nearly a straightaway over the fight for the remainder of the spots in the top five. Jake McClure, Justin Regnerus, John Cain, Casey Jones, and Bill Woehler would trade spots every lap in a race that had many fans on their feet during the action. Woehler, Regnerus, Cain, and Jones would cross the line behind the feature winner.
The cars built in the Cass Motors shop are always some of the best in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division. This night would highlight the quality of the cars built in that speed shop. At one point during the race, four of the top five cars all came from Cass Motors. The namesakes of the shop, Randy and Tim Cass raced inside the top five the entire race, but never mounted as serious challenge to the race leader before finishing third and fourth respectively. Vince Trometer would move to the top spot at the drop of the green flag and would hold the top spot the entire way. In the waning laps, Trometer would face a stiff challenge from Chuck Rose who debuted a new car with great success finishing in the runner up spot.
Next Saturday Night, the Sioux City Journal presents the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Rich Hesse, Reese Coffee
Feature
1. Mike Hansen, Alton, IA
2. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
3. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
4. Dirk, Kirk, Sloan, IA
5. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
6. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
7. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
8. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
9. Jason Edwardson, Sioux City, IA
10. Bo Lundquist, Sioux City, IA
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Rich Headid, Dan VanBruggen
Feature
1. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
2. Dan VanBruggen, Hospers, IA
3. Karl Brewer, Vermillion, SD
4. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
5. Nick Lakes, Sergeant Bluff, IA
6. Chad TenNapel, Ireton, IA
7. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
8. Kirk Beatty, Sioux City, IA
9. Nate Mosterd, Ireton, IA
10. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Jeff Larson
Feature
1. Mark Wenzlaff, Mission Hill, SD
2. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
3. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
4. Elijah Zevenbergren, Ocheyeden, IA
5. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
6. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
7. Mark Stanley, Storm Lake, IA
8. Ryan Harris, Homer, NE
9. Lenny Tucker, Sioux City, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Rusty Montagne, Bill Woehler
Feature
1. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
2. Bill Woehler, Sioux City, IA
3. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
4. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
5. Casey Jones, Sioux City, IA
6. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
7. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
8. Jake McClure, Sergeant Bluff, IA
9. Matt Sheley, Sioux City, IA
10. Josh Grimsley, Sioux City, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Randy Cass, Zach Ankrum
Feature
1. Vince Trometer, Onawa, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
4. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
5. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
6. Zach Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
7. Marlis Boggs, Sioux City, IA
8. Zach Denney, Sioux City, IA
9. Jeff Goodier, Dakota City, NE
10. Luke Jackson, Sioux City, IA
May 2, 2009
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck
Each new season brings the chance for change, but the first points paying night of the season saw some familiar faces in victory lane as Conklin Distributing presented the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. When the final checkers flew, Mike Hansen, Mark Wenzlaff, Harvey VandeWeerd, Vince Trometer and Rusty Montagne all crossed the line first.
The VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified feature could simply be called an instant classic as two separate battles were waged on the speedway. At the front of the field, Jay Noteboom and Mike Hansen would be the class of the field. Just past the half way point Noteboom and Hansen would trade slide jobs through the corners; entering low, sliding high, each driver trading the top spot on either end of the speedway. Hansen would take the lead for good with five to go and never look back. The battle for the third spot was just as intense with cars getting three wide exiting the corners as Bob Moore, Dirk Kirk, Denny Johnson and Chris Abelson would all battle for the third spot. A great battle would go to the finish line with Moore getting the spot over Kirk and Abelson.
Harvey VandeWeerd would try to make it two wins in as many nights in the Motor Parts Central 360mod division. Under constant pressure from VandeWeerd, Karl Brewer would control the point during the first 12 circuits of the fourth tenths mile race track. VandeWeerd would look for the rookie to make a mistake and hope to capitalize. That mistake came as Brewer would enter turn one a little too high and would lose his momentum allowing VandeWeerd to slide by. The driver on the move in the closing laps of the race was Dan VanBruggen as “Dan the Man” would make a charge from deep in the pack. Coming to the white flag VandeWeerd was having trouble working around a lapped car and VanBruggen was closing in. VandeWeerd was able to get past the lapped car on the back stretch and hold off VanBruggen at the line with Brewer crossing in third ahead of Jeff Brunssen and Nick Lakes.
As a leader of a race, every bump is magnified; every puff of smoke looks ominous. As the leader of the B&B Salvage Stock Car feature, Mark Wenzlaff knew exactly what that smoke trailing from his car was and he was just hoping to hold on for the win. Wenzlaff waged a race long battle with Jeff Larson for the top spot which Wenzlaff was able to take over just past the half way point. Each lap as the race continued, the smoke continued to grow. Wenzlaff was able to reach the finish line with a substantial transmission fluid leak and hold off Larson for the win one week after his birthday. Curt VanBeek, Eli Zevenbergren, and Jason Ward would follow the top two to the line.
For most likely the only time this season Rusty Montagne would start from the front row of the Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stock Feature. Speedway rules call for an invert of the top 12 cars qualified for the feature based on a one week point average system. Montagne would take advantage of his front row starting spot and cruise away for a win by nearly a straightaway over the fight for the remainder of the spots in the top five. Jake McClure, Justin Regnerus, John Cain, Casey Jones, and Bill Woehler would trade spots every lap in a race that had many fans on their feet during the action. Woehler, Regnerus, Cain, and Jones would cross the line behind the feature winner.
The cars built in the Cass Motors shop are always some of the best in the Steve’s Roofing Hornet division. This night would highlight the quality of the cars built in that speed shop. At one point during the race, four of the top five cars all came from Cass Motors. The namesakes of the shop, Randy and Tim Cass raced inside the top five the entire race, but never mounted as serious challenge to the race leader before finishing third and fourth respectively. Vince Trometer would move to the top spot at the drop of the green flag and would hold the top spot the entire way. In the waning laps, Trometer would face a stiff challenge from Chuck Rose who debuted a new car with great success finishing in the runner up spot.
Next Saturday Night, the Sioux City Journal presents the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Park Jefferson Speedway. For more information on Park Jefferson Speedway visit http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com or visit the NASCAR Home Tracks page at http://localracing.nascar.com/tracks
RESULTS
VerHoef Automotive NASCAR Modified
Heat Winners
Rich Hesse, Reese Coffee
Feature
1. Mike Hansen, Alton, IA
2. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, IA
3. Bob Moore, Sioux City, IA
4. Dirk, Kirk, Sloan, IA
5. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, IA
6. Reese Coffee, Hinton, IA
7. Denny Johnson, Council Bluffs, IA
8. Jesse Cowles, Council Bluffs, IA
9. Jason Edwardson, Sioux City, IA
10. Bo Lundquist, Sioux City, IA
Motor Parts Central 360Mods
Heat Winners
Rich Headid, Dan VanBruggen
Feature
1. Harvey VandeWeerd, Granville, IA
2. Dan VanBruggen, Hospers, IA
3. Karl Brewer, Vermillion, SD
4. Jeff Brunssen, LeMars, IA
5. Nick Lakes, Sergeant Bluff, IA
6. Chad TenNapel, Ireton, IA
7. Rich Headid, North Sioux City, SD
8. Kirk Beatty, Sioux City, IA
9. Nate Mosterd, Ireton, IA
10. Ty Merrill, Salix, IA
B&B Salvage Stock Cars
Heat Winners
Jeff Larson
Feature
1. Mark Wenzlaff, Mission Hill, SD
2. Jeff Larsen, Worthington, MN
3. Curt VanBeek, Sioux Center, IA
4. Elijah Zevenbergren, Ocheyeden, IA
5. Jason Ward, Sioux City, IA
6. Glenn Wynia, Sioux Center, IA
7. Mark Stanley, Storm Lake, IA
8. Ryan Harris, Homer, NE
9. Lenny Tucker, Sioux City, IA
Yankton Automotive Machine Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
Rusty Montagne, Bill Woehler
Feature
1. Rusty Montagne, North Sioux City, SD
2. Bill Woehler, Sioux City, IA
3. Justin Regnerus, Sioux Center, IA
4. John Cain, Dakota City, NE
5. Casey Jones, Sioux City, IA
6. Paul Menard, Hinton, IA
7. Paul Wenzlaff, Yankton, SD
8. Jake McClure, Sergeant Bluff, IA
9. Matt Sheley, Sioux City, IA
10. Josh Grimsley, Sioux City, IA
Steve’s Roofing Hornets
Heat Winners
Randy Cass, Zach Ankrum
Feature
1. Vince Trometer, Onawa, IA
2. Chuck Rose, Sioux City, IA
3. Randy Cass, Onawa, IA
4. Tim Cass, Onawa, IA
5. Kyle Davis, Merrill, IA
6. Zach Ankrum, Sioux City, IA
7. Marlis Boggs, Sioux City, IA
8. Zach Denney, Sioux City, IA
9. Jeff Goodier, Dakota City, NE
10. Luke Jackson, Sioux City, IA
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Park Jeff Car Show 09
Ok, so I have been off for a while...but would ya look at that?? Here I am. Here some photos from the Park Jefferson Car show hosted by Sugar Daddy's in North Sioux City. One week away from the "Rumble by the River" at Park Jefferson
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Josh Richards is on FIRE
Richards win again at East Bay
Josh Richards in absolutely on fire. Anytime you can win on consecutive days, you feel bullet proof. Now if you can win three features in those two days, and $25,000 to go with it...you're living right. In the 33 year history of the DART Winternationals, NO ONE has ever won three in a row, until Friday. Richards picked up the make up feature in the afternoon and then pickeup up the night cap to make it three in a row. Only the night race was in doubt as Richards right rear tire was going away in the final laps, eventually going flat on the cool down lap. Friday was also a historic day for Dan Schlieper as he lowered the track record with a quick lap of 14.136. Richards looks to extend history during tonights action at East Bay
Friday Night Feature
1. Josh Richards
2. Billy Moyer
3. Matt Miller
4. Tim Fuller
5. Clint Smith
6. Dale McDowell
7. Terry Casey (pole winner 14.434)
8 Rick Eckert
9. Tim Isenberg
10. Eric Jacobsen
Top 10 Friday Afternoons make up race
1. Josh Richards
2. Rick Eckert
3. Dennis Erb Jr.
4. Billy Moyer
5. Steve Francis
6. Brady Smith
7. Dan Stone
8. Ray Cook
9. Scott James
10. Tim Fuller
Friday, February 6, 2009
Josh Richards runs over the field at East Bay
Josh Richards spins out Terry Casey (42) at East Bay
Josh Richards picked up the win Thursday Night at East Bay Speedway in one of the most dominant performances of the 2009 season. Winning by over a quarter lap in the Ernie Davis owned number 25. The win did bring back the thought that Richards can be a bit of a rough driver though, as Richards made contact with leader Terry Casey (see photo above) to take the lead. Once in the lead though, Richards would run away from the field. Richards was very apologetic in Victory Lane, but most of the fans at East Bay would have none of it as he was met with merciless boos from the grandstand. Casey was parked by Lucas Oil Officials after making contact with Richards during the lap 16 caution. Casey is also very unhappy with the Officials stance of the "no judgement rule" which does not place blame for a caution on any driver, and only penalizes drivers who stop on the speedway. (Search any dirt late model outlet for Scott Bloomquist and Dixie Speedway for another example of this rule going awry) Casey summed up his thoughts with this gem: "Pretty much spin to win, I guess thats what it is."
Top 10 Finishers 02/05/09
1. Josh Richards
2. Billy Moyer
3. Matt Miller
4. Dennis Erb Jr.
5. Mike Marlar
6. Rick Eckert
7. Dan Schlieper
8. Terry English
9. Ricky Arms
10. Clint Smith
And yes hopefully someday I'll figure out this whole single spaced double spaced fiasco with these blogs
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Big Flippin Post today!!
A young looking Billy Moyer in Victory Lane at East Bay
Moyer Back in Victory Lane
Last year Billy Moyer went on a tear at East Bay and reminded anyone who had forgotten that he is one of the best dirt late model drivers of all time. Could it be happening again?? Last night Moyer was able to hold of Jimmy Owens to pick up yet another win at East Bay. Moyer was able to fend off late race challenges from Owens as well as Terry Casey to pick up the win on a by Florida Standards cold night of racing. With the win, Moyer extends his Winternationals wins record.
The Top 10 Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009
1.Billy Moyer
2.Jimmy Owens
3.Terry Casey (pole winner 14.427)
4. Rick Eckert
5. Donnie Moran
6. Steve Francis
7. Dale McDowell
8. Tim Dohm
9. Josh Richards
10. Josh McGuire
Also, I came across this on the USMTS myspace page, and found it to be great news. A big tip of the cap to the Staleys and the folks running the USMTS. I have NEVER had a bad time at a USMTS race, and things like this are why. Kudos to the USMTS for taking proactive steps to ensure, as much as possible, success in 2009 while facing tough economic times. Read on...
USMTS implements stimulus package
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 4) – During his famous inauguration speech in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt told a nation in the depths of the depression that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
For racecar drivers, the list may be a bit longer. Volatile fuel prices and the escalating costs associated with parts and repairs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the material needs of today's competitors. From the most well-funded teams in NASCAR to the pure stock driver from Anytown, USA, the rising cost of racing is enough to strike fear in anybody's checkbook.
"Obviously there's an uneasiness about the economy right now," said USMTS president Todd Staley. "Everybody from sponsors and team owners to track operators and race fans are tightening their belts and watching their balance sheets closer than ever. We've been extremely blessed with enormous support from sponsors, drivers and fans during these past ten years, so we wanted to add some stimulus of our own to the extended USMTS family.
"The USMTS offers one of the best values in all of motorsports. For that reason, we feel that the fans will continue to include USMTS events as part of their entertainment budget so long as the product on the racetrack continues to be the best of the best."
More than 800 different drivers from 23 different States took part in USMTS events in 2008 as the rugged road warriors staged nearly 80 events at 45 unique venues in 14 different States throughout America’s heartland.
Therefore, by unanimous bipartisan consent of the congress of the United States Modified Touring Series, the following stimulus package shall be immediately implemented for the 2009 racing season:
ARTICLE I: For the third straight year, the USMTS is holding the line on ticket prices for fans attending USMTS National Tour and USMTS Southern Series events. For most shows, the recommended adult ticket price will remain $15, with discounts for kids and free admission for young children. Furthermore, the USMTS will be offering new ways for fans to get discounts on tickets, contests to earn season passes and more.
ARTICLE II: Drivers will see no increase in 2009 for the cost of entry fees or a USMTS license. There is no requirement to purchase a USMTS license to compete in any USMTS event. Benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers includes higher event purses and bonus payouts, increased tow money, discounted entry fees, contingency awards, points funds, provisional starting spots, increased media recognition, a personalized driver profile page at http://www.usmts.com/
ARTICLE III: However, drivers will see an increase when they visit the pay window after each event. For instance, fourth place was $800 and will now be $900 for licensed drivers, while seventh through tenth in each USMTS National Tour main event will also see an increase in prize money. All licensed drivers that qualify for the Holley "A" Main will be guaranteed at least $300, up from $250 last season.
ARTICLE IV: The 2009 race season will see two track provisionals at all USMTS races during the 2009 season. On nights when there are 40 or fewer cars entered, 20 will qualify through the heat races and Real Racing Wheels "B" Mains. Two USMTS provisionals will be awarded, along with two track provisionals to create a 24-car Holley "A" Main starting field. On nights when 41 or more cars check in, 22 qualifiers will be joined by two USMTS provisionals and two track provisionals to make up a 26-car starting field. Track provisionals will generally be awarded based on track points, but drawings or other means may be used at the discretion of the promoter.
ARTICLE V: The Top Dog bonus will remain in effect for both the USMTS National Tour and USMTS Southern Series in 2009. Beginning with the third event in each region of the USMTS National Tour, drivers will be guaranteed a minimum of $400 at each event where that driver is among the top-10 in points for that region. USMTS Southern Series drivers will be guaranteed a minimum of $300 at each event where that driver is among the top-10 in points, while drivers ranked 11th through 15th will earn a minimum of $200.
ARTICLE VI: Finally, for the fourth straight season, the Casey's General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship will crown the USMTS National Champion. Eighteen events make up The Hunt for 2009, with all single-day events paying $3,000 to win. The Sept. 18-19 doubleheader at the North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minn., will pay $2,000 to win on Friday and $3,000 to win on Saturday. The 11th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree is set for Sept. 24-26, with $2,000 going to the winner on Thursday, $4,000 on Friday and $6,000 on Saturday.
God bless America.
Beginning its 11th season in 2009, the USMTS is the ultimate playground for America’s hottest Modified drivers. To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit http://www.usmts.com/ online for the latest news and information from the USMTS.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Ah yes...we've got CONTROVERSY
Matt Miller (7) races around Steve Francis at East Bay
So lets see, it took the dirt late model world all of four races for a little controversy. Matt Miller picked up the win Tuesday Night at the Winternationals at Easy Bay Speedway. Miller had a harder tire on than Tim Dohm who won the pole, his heat, and led the first 22 laps of the race. What happens next depends on who you talk to. Miller says Dohm slid up. Dohn says Miller punted him. Third running Billy Moyer says "it happens sometimes." Who to believe?? It's probably somewhere there in the middle.
Top 10, night one Winternationals
1. Matt Miller
2. Billy Moyer
3. Scott James
4. Jimmy Owens
5. Steve Francis
6. Dan Schlieper
7. Wayne Chinn
8. Jeep Van Wormer
9. Eric Jacobsen
10. Rick Eckert
photo and info from dirtondirt.com used in this post
Monday, February 2, 2009
East Bay Practice Photos
I firmly believe Rick Schwallie is the best photographer in the business, and he has some practice photos up from Sunday night at East Bay. Monday's night number one was a rain out, but check out the pictures with the new look of Jeep Van Wormer, Dale McDowell, Shannon Buckingham and many more!! Check them out!!
Rick Schwallie Photography
Rick Schwallie Photography
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Chupp and Owens take the Checkers at GIS
Randall Chupp waves from Victory Lane
Randall Chupp continued his hot start to the 2009 season by making an impressive run through the field for the finale of the Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isle Speedway. Chupp started at the rear of the field and took the lead on lap 37 and ran away from the field. With finishes of second, second, and first, Chupp is off to a great start for 2009. One driver that, according to reports, is not so lucky is Chris Madden. Madden was involved in an incident with leader Scott Bloomquist which damaged both cars, and Madden may have broken his wrist. The top ten looked like this:
1. Randle Chupp
2. John Blankenship
3. Matt Miller
4. Kelly Boen
5. Josh Richards
6. Dan Schlieper
7. Scott Bloomquist
8. Steve Francis
9. Rick Eckert
10. Tim Fuller
In other on track action, Jimmy Owens picked up his second straight SuperBowl Championship (yeah I don't know how that worked) by picking up a shootout race with the other top 10 in points from the week. Also, a tip of the cap to the fans at GIS who donated over $3000.00 to the Tim McCreadie support fund. McCreadie was injured in a wreck at the Chili Bowl, and has a severe back injury but according to doctors should make a full recovery.
We now have a couple of nights off until Easy Bay kicks off on Tuesday. Go CARDINALS!!!!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Bloomquist in Victory Lane
photo courtesy of thesportswire.net
I am an unabashed Scott Bloomquist fan. I will not deny that fact. One thing I will try to do with this blog is to minimize my fandom when talking about Dirt Late Model racing. But "Bloomer" was back in Victory Lane Friday night at the Super Bowl of dirt racing. Bloomquist cars are two for two at GIS, and are consistently running at the front of the field (granted with 11 cars in attendance, the odds are a little better.) Two drivers that are having a great Super Bowl are Randall Chupp and Kelly Boen. These teammates are putting the world on notice that they are for real. Chupp has two straight runner up finishes and Boen by all accounts was the fastest car Thursday night until he went all "Kelly Boen" on the deal. (see previous post)
The top ten looked like this:
1. Scott Bloomquist
2. Randle Chupp (pole winner again)
3. Kelly Boen
4. Chris Madden
5. Josh Richards
6. Jimmy Owens
7. Matt Miller
8. Ronny Lee Hollingsworth
9. Rick Eckert
10. Earl Pearson Jr.,
Night number three is $10,000 tonight at Golden Isle Speedway.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Kelly Boen in Midseason Form
courtesy of dirtondirt.com
Well, as you can see, Kelly Boen is in midseason form. I kid. Kelly is definitely a great driver and always one to put on a show.
Here is the top 10 from night number one of the Superbowl of racing at Golden Isle Speedway.
1. Chris Madden
2. Randle Chupp (pole winner 15.180)
3. Scott Bloomquist
4. Earl Pearson Jr.
5. Josh Richards
6. Ronny Lee Hollingsworth
7. Matt Miller
8. Brady Smith
9. Rick Eckert
10. Jason Fitzgerald (who also won the Limited Late Model feature on night one)
All results from dirtondirt.com...as will most of my results through the year. If you're not a member of that site, you probably should be. They feature GREAT coverage of dirt late models.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Are you READY???
Here we go. Dirt Late Models at Golden Isle Speedway for the Superbowl of Dirt or whatever they call it...over 200 photos
Butler Racing Photos
Ah yes...all is right in the world. And there are some pretty good looking cars.
Butler Racing Photos
Ah yes...all is right in the world. And there are some pretty good looking cars.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Late Model Goodness
Josh McGuire out of Grayson, Kentucky. Is running an "outlaw" schedule for 2009.
http://www.joshmcguireracing.com/
"The Sniper" Wayne Chinn, Bradford, OH. Running a primarily Lucas Oil Series schedule.
http://www.waynechinn1.com/
Also will have a secondary car with a negative wrap (opposite colors).
Travis Pennington. Wrap done by my buddy Chris at AllStar Graphix. Runs down south. Has talked of expanding schedule in 2009
More Park Jeff
Hey, here is the first photo from the Coney/Ruschmann Swap Meet which is actually tomorrow at the Lewis Bowl Annex.
Bo Lundquist and his A-Mod for 2009. Bo had previously planned on running a B-Mod again in 2009, but after three championships in two seasons, he decided to make the move to the A-Mods.
Look for more photos tomorrow night. Oh yeah, if there is no credit on a photo, I took it. Please use at your discression, but please give credit where needed. Thanks.
Bo Lundquist and his A-Mod for 2009. Bo had previously planned on running a B-Mod again in 2009, but after three championships in two seasons, he decided to make the move to the A-Mods.
Look for more photos tomorrow night. Oh yeah, if there is no credit on a photo, I took it. Please use at your discression, but please give credit where needed. Thanks.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ok...now for a little closer to home
A big thanks to the folks at Sybesma Graphics for putting up some of their work for 2009. Check out all the cars at http://www.sybesmagraphics.com/pages/racecars09.html Here are some highlights
Harvey VandeWeerd 2008 IMCA SuperNationals SportMod Champ.
And my old boss. Leon "Speedy" Mulder. Look for these cars at Park Jefferson Speedway, and all around NW Iowa in 2009.
Also, a couple of quick links:
http://www.sybesmagraphics.com/
Designer of these two cars and many more. Check out all their work, and credit to them for these photos.
http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com
My home track, and where I will be doing the announcing and PR work for this year.
http://www.coneyracing.com/
Another great website from former Park Jeff announcer, and Hawkeye Racing News contributor Bob Coney.
Harvey VandeWeerd 2008 IMCA SuperNationals SportMod Champ.
And my old boss. Leon "Speedy" Mulder. Look for these cars at Park Jefferson Speedway, and all around NW Iowa in 2009.
Also, a couple of quick links:
http://www.sybesmagraphics.com/
Designer of these two cars and many more. Check out all their work, and credit to them for these photos.
http://www.parkjeffersonspeedway.com
My home track, and where I will be doing the announcing and PR work for this year.
http://www.coneyracing.com/
Another great website from former Park Jeff announcer, and Hawkeye Racing News contributor Bob Coney.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Slippin already!
Ok, well I have been slipping quite a bit here lately, so let me get the big one out of the way. New pics of the 09 Bloomquist driven by Rick Eckert. Click the link and check it out!!
http://www.rickeckertracing.com/09pics.html
http://www.rickeckertracing.com/09pics.html
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