My Holiday season tradition here on the Back Stretch has been to summarize the previous racing season. This tradition started long ago when it was in news print, however now that my ramblings are in this blog format you as the reader can easily go back through previous entries to get a feel for where I have been, and what kind of racing that I was able to see. So no reason to “recap” the season other than to offer up some statistics and express some general thoughts.
Much of April, May and June was washed away, but then we went dry here in the Midwest and very few events were lost over the final half of the season. I was able to take in 47 nights of racing in 2011, tying my record low race count since I picked up my driver’s license in March of 1979. Those 47 events were seen at 19 tracks in four different states; Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. As usual I spent the most nights, 13, at the Knoxville Raceway while 34 Raceway near Burlington was next in line this year with six nights. I spent five race nights at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson while I made three races each at the tracks in Vinton, Tipton and Oskaloosa. I tried to go to Quincy four times, but lost two of them to rain before the first green flag flew and I went to one night each at Belleville IL, Rockford IL, I-80 Speedway (Greenwood NE), Farley, Maquoketa, East Moline IL, Bloomfield, Columbus Junction, Sedalia MO, Dubuque and Memphis MO. My one and only new track this year was the St. Francois County Raceway in Farmington, Missouri.
Special events dominated my race schedule this season with the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models leading the way with six nights. This year’s Knoxville Nationals were sanctioned by the World of Outlaws so that gave me four nights of them while I caught three United States Modified Touring Series events. I saw two shows each of the MOWA Sprints, the Lucas Oil Late Models, the Corn Belt Clash Late Models, the ASCS National Tour, and the USAC Sprint Cars. And I saw one events each of the following; Big 8 Late Models, Mid-American Stock Series, IRA Sprint Cars, ASCS Midwest Sprints, UMP Summer Nationals, the PCRA Crate Late Models, the All Star Sprints, the MLRA Late Models and the ASCS Warrior Region Sprints.
For the most part the racing that I saw this season was very entertaining with decent car counts and well-run shows. While some tracks may still have issues, it appears to me that most promoters have bought in to the concept of running their shows off in a timely and efficient manner as I saw more tracks using the one-spin-and-your-in rule than ever before and I do not recall any intermissions that seemed to drag on forever this season. Two of my favorites promoted their final races this season as Ralph Capitani retired at Knoxville and Terry Hoenig sold his lease at the Lee County Speedway. Toby Kruse is a great choice to fill Capitani’s role and with track announcer Dewain Hulett named as Lee County’s promoter by new owners Dave & Yvonne Sapp, all should remain well in Donnellson.
With Oskaloosa being a regular stop on my schedule each year I am hoping that somebody will continue Wednesday night racing there and hopefully racing will be held on a regular basis in some manner at Eldon, Bloomfield and Memphis in 2012. I do know that I am excited about seeing UMP Late Models on Sunday nights in Quincy next year and it is always interesting to see where the series and tours will be visiting when their schedules are released. Tipton has been a track that has been running a little bit of everything lately and doing it well and the IMCA event on Knoxville’s schedule in April has my attention. Only four more months until another racing season!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Late Model Points for Arkansas, Kansas and Wisconsin
As we head into the holiday weekend we wish you all a verry Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget that there is still racing on the schedule with the annual Turkey weekend event in Springfield, Missouri, this Saturday. The weather forecast is a little iffy as of four days prior, but things can change! Once this event is completed we will have the final All Missouri Points for 2011.
I know that many of you will be watching the Iowa and Nebraska game this Friday, but make sure that you set your DVR to also record the Conference USA showdown between Houston and Tulsa being played at the same time on Fox Sports Net. I am guessing that over 100 total points will be put on the board in this one as Houston tries to stay on track for a BCS bowl berth, while Tulsa looks to win their eighth straight.
Here are the 2011 "state points" for the Late Models in Arkansas, Kansas and Wisconsin.....
Arkansas
1 Wendell Wallace Batesville 22
2 Brandon Smith Floral 17
3 Jon Kirby Russelville 15
4 Billy Moyer Jr. Batesville 14
5 Jon Mitchell Nash TX 13
6 Kyle Beard Trumann 10
7 Allen Murray San Antonio TX 9
8 Austin Rettig Sikeston MO 9
9 Curtis Cook Conway 8
10 Dane Dacus Lakeland TN 7
11 Jeff Floyd Walnut Ridge 7
12 Timothy Culp West Monroe LA 7
13 Morgan Bagley Longview TX 6
14 Gary Christian Broken Bow OK 5
15 Jamie Dacus Lakeland TN 5
16 Jeff Chanler Minden LA 5
17 Jesse Stovall Galena MO 5
18 Leslie Essary Crane MO 5
19 Ray Moore Shreveport LA 5
20 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg TN 5
21 Allen Tippen Minden LA 4
22 Brandon Hunter Alma 4
23 Jimmy Owens Newport TN 4
24 Kevin Sitton Baytown TX 4
25 Randy Zimmerman Fort Scott KS 4
26 Shane Harris Sheridan 4
27 Trey Beene Bossier City LA 4
28 Jared Landers Batesville 3
29 Johnny Virden Greenbriar 3
30 Stacy Taylor Jacksonville 3
31 Will Vaught Crane MO 3
32 Bill Frye Greenbriar 2
33 Dewayne Kiefer St. Genevieve MO 2
34 Jack Sullivan Greenbriar 2
35 Justin Wells Aurora MO 2
36 Ronny Adams Shreveport LA 2
37 Steve Francis Ashland KY 2
38 Tony Jackson Jr. Lebanon MO 2
39 B.J. Robinson Blanchard LA 1
40 Brett Frazier Haughton LA 1
41 Clay Fisher Dewitt 1
42 Dewaine Hottinger Russelville 1
43 Rex Merritt Billings MO 1
44 Todd Hall Charleston MO 1
45 Tyler Reddick Corona CA 1
Kansas
1 Gary Gorby Caney 47
2 Joe Gorby Caney 24
3 Delbert Smith Wichita 18
4 Brad Looney Republic MO 17
5 Jesse Stovall Galena MO 17
6 Justin Wells Aurora MO 17
7 Al Purkey Coffeyville 15
8 Jimmy Segraves Valley Center 15
9 Steve Kempt Shelton NE 15
10 John Anderson Omaha NE 14
11 Brad Fortney Wichita 13
12 David Young 13
13 Terry Phillips Springfield MO 12
14 Billy Moyer Jr. Batesville AR 10
15 Jason Redman 9
16 Rex Merritt Billings MO 9
17 Steve Johnson 9
18 Bo Egge Kearney NE 7
19 Dave Conkwright Manhattan 7
20 Chris Deaton 6
21 Tony Jackson Jr. Lebanon MO 6
22 Bill McMurtrie 5
23 Brandon McCormick Lebanon MO 5
24 Chad Wheeler Muskogee OK 5
25 Chris Spieker Massena IA 5
26 Earl Kinderknecht Salina 5
27 Ryan McAninch 5
28 Brandon Morton Coweta OK 5
29 Dallas Sales 4
30 Dean Moore Grand Junction CO 4
31 Leslie Essary Crane MO 4
32 Andy Gerstenkorn 3
33 Chad Dolan Gibbon NE 3
34 Garrett Murrell 3
35 Jarrod Hilton 3
36 Kyle Berck Marquette NE 3
37 Mark Daye 3
38 Mike Wiarda Aurora NE 3
39 Nathan Ellison 3
40 Ronnie Warman 3
41 Shane Essary Galena MO 3
42 Tommy Weder Jr. Woodward OK 3
43 William Keeney 3
44 Gary Christian Broken Bow OK 3
45 Brandon Hunter 2
46 Chuck Comer 2
47 Ed Moore 2
48 Eric Turner Hermitage MO 2
49 Jeremy Payne Springfield MO 2
50 Joe Kosiski Omaha NE 2
51 Johnny Green 2
52 Kelly Boen Henderson CO 2
53 Mike Furthmyer 2
54 Robert McMurtrie 2
55 Shawn Harker Plattsmouth NE 2
56 Will Brack Mead CO 2
57 Shannon Phillips 2
58 Brad Wagoner 1
59 Chris Kratzer Lyons 1
60 Gerald Spurgeon 1
61 Houston Garrison 1
62 Jared Addington 1
63 Kelly Dunn Salina 1
64 Randy Zimmerman Fort Scott 1
65 Shawn Brassfield 1
Wisconsin
1 Russ Scheffler Waukesha 108
2 Tim Buhler Glenbeulah 74
3 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire 56
4 Rick Scheffler Waukesha 48
5 Ron Berna Green Bay 48
6 Craig Schueffner 45
7 Paul Parker Kaukauna 45
8 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound 41
9 Ashley Anderson Eau Claire 38
10 Gordie Seegert Jr. Oostburg 38
11 Tom Naeyaert 38
12 Chad Mahder Eau Claire 37
13 Brad Mueller 35
14 Scott Reichers 33
15 Nick Anvelink Navarino 31
16 A.J. Diemel Navarino 30
17 Darrin Meierotto 30
18 Darrell Nelson Hermanton MN 28
19 Brady Smith Solon Springs 27
20 Cory Mahder Elk Mound 26
21 Adam Hensel Barron 25
22 Mike Fryer Freeport IL 25
23 Bob Cullen 23
24 Jim Schmidt 22
25 Justin Ritchie 20
26 Mike Prochnow Menomonie 20
27 Brent Larson Lake Elmo MN 19
28 Troy Springborn Shawano 19
29 Billy Rezutek 18
30 Jeff Larson Freeport IL 18
31 John Kaanta Eau Claire 18
32 Rick Hanestad Boyceville 18
33 Kyle Peterlin Hibbing MN 17
34 Terry Anvelink Navarino 17
35 Harry Hanson Eveleth MN 16
36 Pete Parker Kaukauna 16
37 Brock Sauer 15
38 Jason Robbins Belmont 15
39 Scott Duvall 15
40 Don Copp Brule 14
41 Turk Leitzia 14
42 Pat Doar New Richmond 13
43 Jason Rauen Farley IA 12
44 Scott Gilberts Sand Creek 12
45 Tim Isenberg Marshfield 12
46 Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 11
47 Steve Laursen Cumberland 11
48 Bret Sievert 10
49 Doug Blashe Shawano 10
50 Jake Hartung 10
51 Justin Hirt 10
52 Todd Frank 10
53 Jim Rychtik Port Washington 9
54 Ted Dolhun 9
55 Jeremie Hedrick 8
56 Randy Markwardt 8
57 Brett Swedberg 7
58 Caley Emerson 7
59 Dave Thomas 7
60 Greg Nippoldt 7
61 Joel Cryderman Thunder Bay ONT 7
62 Lance Matthees Winona MN 7
63 Mike Goodremote Sand Creek 7
64 Rick Eckert York PA 7
65 Dan Schlieper Sullivan 6
66 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 6
67 Dave Fieber 6
68 Rick Egersdorf St. Paul MN 6
69 Dan Shelliam Hazel Green 5
70 Jeff Provinzino Hibbing MN 5
71 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 5
72 Rod Cameron 5
73 Ron Stroika 5
74 Scott James Lawrenceburg IN 5
75 Todd Gehl Solon Springs 5
76 Benji LaCrosse 4
77 Chris Oertel 4
78 Justin Fegers Mound MN 4
79 Kerry Hansen Spencer 4
80 Nick Herrick West Concord MN 4
81 Paul Brust 4
82 Travis Budisalovich 4
83 Craig Bartz 3
84 Chris Simpson Marion IA 3
85 Cory Jorgenson 3
86 Don O'Neal Martinsville IN 3
87 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo MN 3
88 John Henkemeyer Sauk Rapids MN 3
89 Justin Mitchell Cedar Rapids IA 3
90 Shannon Babb Mowequa IL 3
91 Aaron Lillo 2
92 Clint Smith Senoia GA 2
93 Dan Sorce 2
94 Eric Pember Pittsville 2
95 Joe Reuter 2
96 Kevin Carlson 2
97 Ron Klein Sherrill IA 2
98 Shane Clanton Locust Grove GA 2
99 Tim McMann Duluth MN 2
100 Al Atkinson 1
101 Chad Simpson Marion IA 1
102 Chris Olson 1
103 Jim Carlson 1
104 Kyle Odekirk 1
105 Mark Rose 1
106 Mark Mezera 1
107 Steve Francis Ashland KY 1
108 Steve Isenberg Marshfield 1
109 Tom Waseleski Jr. Pengilly MN 1
I know that many of you will be watching the Iowa and Nebraska game this Friday, but make sure that you set your DVR to also record the Conference USA showdown between Houston and Tulsa being played at the same time on Fox Sports Net. I am guessing that over 100 total points will be put on the board in this one as Houston tries to stay on track for a BCS bowl berth, while Tulsa looks to win their eighth straight.
Here are the 2011 "state points" for the Late Models in Arkansas, Kansas and Wisconsin.....
Arkansas
1 Wendell Wallace Batesville 22
2 Brandon Smith Floral 17
3 Jon Kirby Russelville 15
4 Billy Moyer Jr. Batesville 14
5 Jon Mitchell Nash TX 13
6 Kyle Beard Trumann 10
7 Allen Murray San Antonio TX 9
8 Austin Rettig Sikeston MO 9
9 Curtis Cook Conway 8
10 Dane Dacus Lakeland TN 7
11 Jeff Floyd Walnut Ridge 7
12 Timothy Culp West Monroe LA 7
13 Morgan Bagley Longview TX 6
14 Gary Christian Broken Bow OK 5
15 Jamie Dacus Lakeland TN 5
16 Jeff Chanler Minden LA 5
17 Jesse Stovall Galena MO 5
18 Leslie Essary Crane MO 5
19 Ray Moore Shreveport LA 5
20 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg TN 5
21 Allen Tippen Minden LA 4
22 Brandon Hunter Alma 4
23 Jimmy Owens Newport TN 4
24 Kevin Sitton Baytown TX 4
25 Randy Zimmerman Fort Scott KS 4
26 Shane Harris Sheridan 4
27 Trey Beene Bossier City LA 4
28 Jared Landers Batesville 3
29 Johnny Virden Greenbriar 3
30 Stacy Taylor Jacksonville 3
31 Will Vaught Crane MO 3
32 Bill Frye Greenbriar 2
33 Dewayne Kiefer St. Genevieve MO 2
34 Jack Sullivan Greenbriar 2
35 Justin Wells Aurora MO 2
36 Ronny Adams Shreveport LA 2
37 Steve Francis Ashland KY 2
38 Tony Jackson Jr. Lebanon MO 2
39 B.J. Robinson Blanchard LA 1
40 Brett Frazier Haughton LA 1
41 Clay Fisher Dewitt 1
42 Dewaine Hottinger Russelville 1
43 Rex Merritt Billings MO 1
44 Todd Hall Charleston MO 1
45 Tyler Reddick Corona CA 1
Kansas
1 Gary Gorby Caney 47
2 Joe Gorby Caney 24
3 Delbert Smith Wichita 18
4 Brad Looney Republic MO 17
5 Jesse Stovall Galena MO 17
6 Justin Wells Aurora MO 17
7 Al Purkey Coffeyville 15
8 Jimmy Segraves Valley Center 15
9 Steve Kempt Shelton NE 15
10 John Anderson Omaha NE 14
11 Brad Fortney Wichita 13
12 David Young 13
13 Terry Phillips Springfield MO 12
14 Billy Moyer Jr. Batesville AR 10
15 Jason Redman 9
16 Rex Merritt Billings MO 9
17 Steve Johnson 9
18 Bo Egge Kearney NE 7
19 Dave Conkwright Manhattan 7
20 Chris Deaton 6
21 Tony Jackson Jr. Lebanon MO 6
22 Bill McMurtrie 5
23 Brandon McCormick Lebanon MO 5
24 Chad Wheeler Muskogee OK 5
25 Chris Spieker Massena IA 5
26 Earl Kinderknecht Salina 5
27 Ryan McAninch 5
28 Brandon Morton Coweta OK 5
29 Dallas Sales 4
30 Dean Moore Grand Junction CO 4
31 Leslie Essary Crane MO 4
32 Andy Gerstenkorn 3
33 Chad Dolan Gibbon NE 3
34 Garrett Murrell 3
35 Jarrod Hilton 3
36 Kyle Berck Marquette NE 3
37 Mark Daye 3
38 Mike Wiarda Aurora NE 3
39 Nathan Ellison 3
40 Ronnie Warman 3
41 Shane Essary Galena MO 3
42 Tommy Weder Jr. Woodward OK 3
43 William Keeney 3
44 Gary Christian Broken Bow OK 3
45 Brandon Hunter 2
46 Chuck Comer 2
47 Ed Moore 2
48 Eric Turner Hermitage MO 2
49 Jeremy Payne Springfield MO 2
50 Joe Kosiski Omaha NE 2
51 Johnny Green 2
52 Kelly Boen Henderson CO 2
53 Mike Furthmyer 2
54 Robert McMurtrie 2
55 Shawn Harker Plattsmouth NE 2
56 Will Brack Mead CO 2
57 Shannon Phillips 2
58 Brad Wagoner 1
59 Chris Kratzer Lyons 1
60 Gerald Spurgeon 1
61 Houston Garrison 1
62 Jared Addington 1
63 Kelly Dunn Salina 1
64 Randy Zimmerman Fort Scott 1
65 Shawn Brassfield 1
Wisconsin
1 Russ Scheffler Waukesha 108
2 Tim Buhler Glenbeulah 74
3 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire 56
4 Rick Scheffler Waukesha 48
5 Ron Berna Green Bay 48
6 Craig Schueffner 45
7 Paul Parker Kaukauna 45
8 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound 41
9 Ashley Anderson Eau Claire 38
10 Gordie Seegert Jr. Oostburg 38
11 Tom Naeyaert 38
12 Chad Mahder Eau Claire 37
13 Brad Mueller 35
14 Scott Reichers 33
15 Nick Anvelink Navarino 31
16 A.J. Diemel Navarino 30
17 Darrin Meierotto 30
18 Darrell Nelson Hermanton MN 28
19 Brady Smith Solon Springs 27
20 Cory Mahder Elk Mound 26
21 Adam Hensel Barron 25
22 Mike Fryer Freeport IL 25
23 Bob Cullen 23
24 Jim Schmidt 22
25 Justin Ritchie 20
26 Mike Prochnow Menomonie 20
27 Brent Larson Lake Elmo MN 19
28 Troy Springborn Shawano 19
29 Billy Rezutek 18
30 Jeff Larson Freeport IL 18
31 John Kaanta Eau Claire 18
32 Rick Hanestad Boyceville 18
33 Kyle Peterlin Hibbing MN 17
34 Terry Anvelink Navarino 17
35 Harry Hanson Eveleth MN 16
36 Pete Parker Kaukauna 16
37 Brock Sauer 15
38 Jason Robbins Belmont 15
39 Scott Duvall 15
40 Don Copp Brule 14
41 Turk Leitzia 14
42 Pat Doar New Richmond 13
43 Jason Rauen Farley IA 12
44 Scott Gilberts Sand Creek 12
45 Tim Isenberg Marshfield 12
46 Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 11
47 Steve Laursen Cumberland 11
48 Bret Sievert 10
49 Doug Blashe Shawano 10
50 Jake Hartung 10
51 Justin Hirt 10
52 Todd Frank 10
53 Jim Rychtik Port Washington 9
54 Ted Dolhun 9
55 Jeremie Hedrick 8
56 Randy Markwardt 8
57 Brett Swedberg 7
58 Caley Emerson 7
59 Dave Thomas 7
60 Greg Nippoldt 7
61 Joel Cryderman Thunder Bay ONT 7
62 Lance Matthees Winona MN 7
63 Mike Goodremote Sand Creek 7
64 Rick Eckert York PA 7
65 Dan Schlieper Sullivan 6
66 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 6
67 Dave Fieber 6
68 Rick Egersdorf St. Paul MN 6
69 Dan Shelliam Hazel Green 5
70 Jeff Provinzino Hibbing MN 5
71 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 5
72 Rod Cameron 5
73 Ron Stroika 5
74 Scott James Lawrenceburg IN 5
75 Todd Gehl Solon Springs 5
76 Benji LaCrosse 4
77 Chris Oertel 4
78 Justin Fegers Mound MN 4
79 Kerry Hansen Spencer 4
80 Nick Herrick West Concord MN 4
81 Paul Brust 4
82 Travis Budisalovich 4
83 Craig Bartz 3
84 Chris Simpson Marion IA 3
85 Cory Jorgenson 3
86 Don O'Neal Martinsville IN 3
87 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo MN 3
88 John Henkemeyer Sauk Rapids MN 3
89 Justin Mitchell Cedar Rapids IA 3
90 Shannon Babb Mowequa IL 3
91 Aaron Lillo 2
92 Clint Smith Senoia GA 2
93 Dan Sorce 2
94 Eric Pember Pittsville 2
95 Joe Reuter 2
96 Kevin Carlson 2
97 Ron Klein Sherrill IA 2
98 Shane Clanton Locust Grove GA 2
99 Tim McMann Duluth MN 2
100 Al Atkinson 1
101 Chad Simpson Marion IA 1
102 Chris Olson 1
103 Jim Carlson 1
104 Kyle Odekirk 1
105 Mark Rose 1
106 Mark Mezera 1
107 Steve Francis Ashland KY 1
108 Steve Isenberg Marshfield 1
109 Tom Waseleski Jr. Pengilly MN 1
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Dirt Late Model Points for Indiana, Delaware, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota and South Dakota
With the 2011 racing season now complete in most areas, let's take a look at the Late Model "state" point standings in other states outside of Iowa.
Indiana Dirt Late Model Points
1 Bob Franklin 30
2 Duane Chamberlain Richmond 25
3 Tom Sheets 23
4 Dillan White Crofton KY 20
5 Don O'Neal Martinsville 17
6 Marty O'Neal Martinsville 15
7 Shannon Babb Mowequa IL 15
8 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg TN 13
9 Jim Beaman 12
10 Mike Jewell Scottsburg 12
11 Kent Robinson Bloomington 11
12 Joe Janowski Columbus 10
13 Mike Bechelli 10
14 Bill Lewis 9
15 Bill Sheets 9
16 Mark Barber North Vernon 8
17 Chris Streeval 7
18 Chad Oberson 7
19 Greg Johnson Bedford 7
20 Scott James Lawrenceburg 7
21 Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 6
22 Bobby Pierce Danville IL 6
23 Rick Slayback 6
24 Jimmy Owens Newport TN 5
25 Zak Blackwood Columbus 5
26 Brian Gray 4
27 Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville IL 4
28 Jared Landers Batesville AR 4
29 Jason Feger Bloomington IL 4
30 Jeremy Hines Seymour 4
31 Keaton Streeval 4
32 Kevin Weaver Gibson City IL 4
33 Michael Chilton 4
34 Robbie Hensley 4
35 Steve Barnett Franklin 4
36 Alan Magner 3
37 Chad Stapleton 3
38 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville FL 3
39 Dustin Neat Dunville KY 3
40 Dona Marcoullier 3
41 Jeep VanWormer Pinconning MI 3
42 Ryan Unzicker El Paso IL 3
43 Tanner English Benton KY 3
44 Tim Prince 3
45 Tom Ramey 3
46 Tim Rivers 3
47 Jason Smith 2
48 Rodney Melvin Logan IL 2
49 Allen Warner 1
50 Derek Fisher Columbus 1
51 Jack Sullivan Greenbriar AR 1
52 Brandon Sheppard New Berlin IL 1
53 Steve Godsey Bedford 1
54 Troy Cruse 1
55 Tyler Reddick Corona CA 1
Delaware Dirt Late Model Points
1 Donald Lingo Jr. Millsboro 46
2 Richard Jarvis Jr. 42
3 Mark Pettyjohn 34
4 Ricky Elliott Seaford 34
5 Mark Byram Georgetown 24
6 Staci Warrington 18
7 Austin Hubbard Seaford 15
8 Andrew Mullins 14
9 Kenny Pettyjohn 14
10 David Pettyjohn 13
11 Dale Lingo Millsboro 11
12 David Hill Trappe 10
13 Herb Tunis 10
14 Kerry King 8
15 Rick Eckert York PA 5
16 Rob Schirmer 5
17 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 4
18 Derrike Hill 4
19 Lou Johnson 4
20 Kevin Scott Jr. 3
21 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 3
22 Hal Browning 2
23 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 2
24 Scott Haus 2
25 David Williams 1
26 Jason Covert York Haven PA 1
27 Ross Robinson 1
Minnesota Dirt Late Model Points
1 Harry Hanson Eleveth 90
2 Kyle Peterlin Hibbing 75
3 Darrell Nelson Hermanton 71
4 Jeff Wildung Nassau 71
5 Jeff Provinzino Hibbing 67
6 Tom Waseleski Jr. Hibbing 58
7 Zach Johnson Kensington 48
8 Corey Nelson Canby 42
9 Ricky Weiss Winnipeg MAN 42
10 Lance Matthees Winona 39
11 Shaun Peterson 32
12 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo 30
13 Joey Ogston 30
14 Kevin Carlson Hermanton 29
15 Mike Prochnow 28
16 Todd Frank 25
17 Shawn Kirwin Morris 24
18 Darin Meierotto Superior WI 21
19 Adam Hensel Barron WI 19
20 John Henkemeyer Sauk Rapids 19
21 Brady Smith Solon Springs WI 18
22 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire WI 18
23 Jay Kitner 18
24 Doug Herrick West Concord 15
25 Nick Herrick West Concord 15
26 Brian Schulz 14
27 Mike Balcaen Winnipeg MAN 14
28 Nick Beyenhof Rock Rapids IA 14
29 Seth Brede 14
30 Dustin Virkus 13
31 Jeremy Keller Mandan ND 13
32 Justin Fegers Mound 13
33 Pat Doar New Richmond WI 13
34 Brad Seng Grand Forks ND 12
35 Brad Waits Zumbrota 12
36 Rick Schroeder Montevideo 12
37 Tim Isenberg Marshfield WI 12
38 Don Copp Brule WI 11
39 Jason Rauen Farley IA 11
40 Joel Cryderman Thunder Bay ONT 11
41 Kyle Jumbeck 11
42 Chuck Kelly 10
43 Tim Carlson 10
44 Chad Williamson 9
45 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound WI 9
46 Terry Lillo Duluth 9
47 A.J. Diemel Navarino WI 8
48 Chris Simpson Marion IA 8
49 Jason Utter Columbus Jct. IA 8
50 John Kaanta Eau Claire WI 8
51 Mike Sorenson Rochester 8
52 Scott Atkinson 8
53 Matt Aukland Fargo ND 7
54 Rick Nelson 7
55 Ryan Aho Chisholm 7
56 Dave Zimmerman 6
57 Justin Mitchell Cedar Rapids IA 6
58 Nate Beyenhof Rock Rapids IA 6
59 Tim McMann Duluth 6
60 Chad Mahder Eau Claire WI 5
61 Brady Johanneck Litchfield 5
62 Corey Seckerson 5
63 Joey Pederson East Grand Forks 5
64 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 5
65 Kerry Hansen Spencer WI 5
66 Aaron Lillo 4
67 Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 4
68 Kyle Gavel 4
69 Jake Hartung 4
70 Jordan Yaggy 4
71 Kent Arment Aberdeen SD 4
72 Kenny Wallace Concord NC 4
73 Scott Lehn 4
74 Steve Laursen Cumberland WI 4
75 Brad Parson 3
76 Charles Shellanbarger 3
77 Cory Mahder Elk Mound WI 3
78 Marshall Fegers Mound 3
79 Mitch Johnson Fargo ND 3
80 Scott Danzieson 3
81 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 3
82 Andrew McKay Edina 2
83 Bill Mooney Selkirk MAN 2
84 Chad Simpson Marion IA 2
85 Clarence Washburn 2
86 Cory Jorgenson 2
87 Howie Schill 2
88 Jeff Schommer 2
89 Jill George Cedar Falls IA 2
90 Josh Skorczewski 2
91 Kelly Anderson 2
92 Neil Eckhart 2
93 Scott Duvall 2
94 Scott Greer East Saint Paul MAN 2
95 Todd Gehl Solon Springs WI 2
96 Caley Emerson 1
97 C.J. Eilers 1
98 Danny Young 1
99 David McDonald 1
100 Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville IL 1
101 George Ledin 1
102 Greg Ferris Emo ONT 1
103 Jeff Hinkemeyer St. Cloud 1
104 Travis Budisalovich Cottage Grove 1
105 Scott Olson 1
New York Dirt Late Model Points
1 David Scott Garland PA 34
2 Dutch Davies Warren PA 32
3 Doug Eck Corry PA 26
4 Chris Hackett Corry PA 25
5 Dick Barton Ashville 20
6 Boom Briggs Bear Lake PA 17
7 Andy Boozel Clymer 16
8 Dave Hess Jr. Waterford PA 15
9 Bump Hedman Sugar Grove PA 12
10 Chad Valone Warren PA 11
11 Mike Knight Ripley 11
12 Ron Davies Warren PA 10
13 Dan Stone Thompson PA 9
14 Jimmy Owens Newport TN 9
15 Greg Oakes Franklinville 8
16 Rod Maloy Panama 8
17 Rich Gardner 7
18 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville FL 6
19 Matt Urban 6
20 Rick Eckert York 5
21 Scott Johnson Wattsburg PA 5
22 Tim McCreadie Watertown 5
23 Chub Frank Sugar Grove PA 4
24 John Blankenship Williamson WV 4
25 Russ King Bristol OH 4
26 Dennis Lunger Jr. Albion PA 3
27 Jason Dupont Cyclone PA 3
28 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 3
29 Randy Lobb Jamestown 3
30 Austin Hubbard Seaford DE 2
31 Billy Decker Unadilla 2
32 Don O'Neal Martinsville IN 2
33 Nathan Short 2
34 Darrell Bossard Centerville PA 1
35 Jared Landers Batesville AR 1
36 John Lobb Jamestown 1
37 Tim Fuller Watertown 1
38 Vic Coffey Watertown 1
North Dakota Dirt Late Model Points
1 Brad Seng Grand Forks 72
2 Ricky Weiss Winnipeg MAN 55
3 Mike Balcaen Winnipeg MAN 35
4 Joey Pederson East Grand Forks MN 22
5 Troy Schill Grand Forks 17
6 Jeff Wildung Nassau MN 14
7 John Kaanta Elk Mound WI 14
8 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire WI 13
9 Steve Anderson Grand Forks 13
10 Zach Johnson Kensington MN 12
11 Pat Doar New Richmond WI 9
12 Steve Laursen Cumberland WI 7
13 Brandon Burke Grand Forks 6
14 Bill Mooney Selkirk MAN 5
15 Corey Seckerson Jamestown 5
16 Adam Hensel Barron WI 5
17 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 5
18 Cody Skytland Edmore 4
19 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound WI 4
20 Joel Cryderman Thunder Bay ONT 4
21 Marshall Fegers Mound MN 4
22 Matt Aukland Fargo 4
23 Brady Smith Solon Springs WI 4
24 Austin Hubbard Seaford DE 3
25 Chad Becker Aberdeen SD 3
26 Dustin Strand 3
27 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo MN 3
28 Kyle Peterlin Hibbing MN 3
29 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 2
30 Bryan LePier 2
31 Lance Matthees Winona MN 2
32 Mitch Johnson Fargo 2
33 Tom Corcoran East Grand Forks MN 2
34 Steffen Snare 2
35 Chad Williamson Watertown SD 1
36 John Buchner 1
37 Justin Fegers Mound MN 1
38 Paul Mueller 1
39 Rick Eckert York PA 1
South Dakota Dirt Late Model Points
1 Kent Arment Aberdeen 64
2 Chad Becker Aberdeen 58
3 Brian Diede Huron 42
4 Curt Gelling Aberdeen 38
5 Chad Williamson Watertown 37
6 David McDonald Huron 34
7 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire WI 18
8 Seth Brede 15
9 Adam Hensel Barron WI 14
10 Marshall Fegers Mound MN 14
11 Scott Anderson Rapid City 13
12 Bryan Berger 12
13 John Bey Sturgis 12
14 Lance Matthees Winona MN 12
15 Tony Leiker 12
16 Chad Chenoweth Huron 10
17 Eric Mass Rapid City 10
18 Brent Nielsen Rapid City 9
19 Corey Seckerson 9
20 Jason Fritzsche 8
21 Justin Fegers Mound MN 8
22 Ricky Weiss 8
23 Steve Laursen Cumberland WI 8
24 John Kaanta Elk Mound WI 7
25 Eddie Kirchoff Gillette WY 5
26 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound WI 5
27 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo MN 4
28 John Skorczewski 4
29 Lynn Amick 4
30 Scott Ward 4
31 Chris Johnson 3
32 Jeff Provinzino Hibbing MN 3
33 Mike Stadel Rapid City 3
34 Rick Goth 3
35 Dan Henrikson Rapid City 2
36 Jeremy Keller Bismarck ND 2
37 Nick Beyenhof 2
38 Pat Doar New Richmond WI 2
39 Paul Mueller 2
40 John Kaiser 1
41 Matt Sheesley 1
42 Mike Prochnow Menomonie WI 1
43 Pat Weisgram 1
44 Ryan Engels 1
45 Zach Johnson Kensington MN 1
Indiana Dirt Late Model Points
1 Bob Franklin 30
2 Duane Chamberlain Richmond 25
3 Tom Sheets 23
4 Dillan White Crofton KY 20
5 Don O'Neal Martinsville 17
6 Marty O'Neal Martinsville 15
7 Shannon Babb Mowequa IL 15
8 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg TN 13
9 Jim Beaman 12
10 Mike Jewell Scottsburg 12
11 Kent Robinson Bloomington 11
12 Joe Janowski Columbus 10
13 Mike Bechelli 10
14 Bill Lewis 9
15 Bill Sheets 9
16 Mark Barber North Vernon 8
17 Chris Streeval 7
18 Chad Oberson 7
19 Greg Johnson Bedford 7
20 Scott James Lawrenceburg 7
21 Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 6
22 Bobby Pierce Danville IL 6
23 Rick Slayback 6
24 Jimmy Owens Newport TN 5
25 Zak Blackwood Columbus 5
26 Brian Gray 4
27 Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville IL 4
28 Jared Landers Batesville AR 4
29 Jason Feger Bloomington IL 4
30 Jeremy Hines Seymour 4
31 Keaton Streeval 4
32 Kevin Weaver Gibson City IL 4
33 Michael Chilton 4
34 Robbie Hensley 4
35 Steve Barnett Franklin 4
36 Alan Magner 3
37 Chad Stapleton 3
38 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville FL 3
39 Dustin Neat Dunville KY 3
40 Dona Marcoullier 3
41 Jeep VanWormer Pinconning MI 3
42 Ryan Unzicker El Paso IL 3
43 Tanner English Benton KY 3
44 Tim Prince 3
45 Tom Ramey 3
46 Tim Rivers 3
47 Jason Smith 2
48 Rodney Melvin Logan IL 2
49 Allen Warner 1
50 Derek Fisher Columbus 1
51 Jack Sullivan Greenbriar AR 1
52 Brandon Sheppard New Berlin IL 1
53 Steve Godsey Bedford 1
54 Troy Cruse 1
55 Tyler Reddick Corona CA 1
Delaware Dirt Late Model Points
1 Donald Lingo Jr. Millsboro 46
2 Richard Jarvis Jr. 42
3 Mark Pettyjohn 34
4 Ricky Elliott Seaford 34
5 Mark Byram Georgetown 24
6 Staci Warrington 18
7 Austin Hubbard Seaford 15
8 Andrew Mullins 14
9 Kenny Pettyjohn 14
10 David Pettyjohn 13
11 Dale Lingo Millsboro 11
12 David Hill Trappe 10
13 Herb Tunis 10
14 Kerry King 8
15 Rick Eckert York PA 5
16 Rob Schirmer 5
17 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 4
18 Derrike Hill 4
19 Lou Johnson 4
20 Kevin Scott Jr. 3
21 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 3
22 Hal Browning 2
23 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 2
24 Scott Haus 2
25 David Williams 1
26 Jason Covert York Haven PA 1
27 Ross Robinson 1
Minnesota Dirt Late Model Points
1 Harry Hanson Eleveth 90
2 Kyle Peterlin Hibbing 75
3 Darrell Nelson Hermanton 71
4 Jeff Wildung Nassau 71
5 Jeff Provinzino Hibbing 67
6 Tom Waseleski Jr. Hibbing 58
7 Zach Johnson Kensington 48
8 Corey Nelson Canby 42
9 Ricky Weiss Winnipeg MAN 42
10 Lance Matthees Winona 39
11 Shaun Peterson 32
12 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo 30
13 Joey Ogston 30
14 Kevin Carlson Hermanton 29
15 Mike Prochnow 28
16 Todd Frank 25
17 Shawn Kirwin Morris 24
18 Darin Meierotto Superior WI 21
19 Adam Hensel Barron WI 19
20 John Henkemeyer Sauk Rapids 19
21 Brady Smith Solon Springs WI 18
22 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire WI 18
23 Jay Kitner 18
24 Doug Herrick West Concord 15
25 Nick Herrick West Concord 15
26 Brian Schulz 14
27 Mike Balcaen Winnipeg MAN 14
28 Nick Beyenhof Rock Rapids IA 14
29 Seth Brede 14
30 Dustin Virkus 13
31 Jeremy Keller Mandan ND 13
32 Justin Fegers Mound 13
33 Pat Doar New Richmond WI 13
34 Brad Seng Grand Forks ND 12
35 Brad Waits Zumbrota 12
36 Rick Schroeder Montevideo 12
37 Tim Isenberg Marshfield WI 12
38 Don Copp Brule WI 11
39 Jason Rauen Farley IA 11
40 Joel Cryderman Thunder Bay ONT 11
41 Kyle Jumbeck 11
42 Chuck Kelly 10
43 Tim Carlson 10
44 Chad Williamson 9
45 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound WI 9
46 Terry Lillo Duluth 9
47 A.J. Diemel Navarino WI 8
48 Chris Simpson Marion IA 8
49 Jason Utter Columbus Jct. IA 8
50 John Kaanta Eau Claire WI 8
51 Mike Sorenson Rochester 8
52 Scott Atkinson 8
53 Matt Aukland Fargo ND 7
54 Rick Nelson 7
55 Ryan Aho Chisholm 7
56 Dave Zimmerman 6
57 Justin Mitchell Cedar Rapids IA 6
58 Nate Beyenhof Rock Rapids IA 6
59 Tim McMann Duluth 6
60 Chad Mahder Eau Claire WI 5
61 Brady Johanneck Litchfield 5
62 Corey Seckerson 5
63 Joey Pederson East Grand Forks 5
64 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 5
65 Kerry Hansen Spencer WI 5
66 Aaron Lillo 4
67 Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 4
68 Kyle Gavel 4
69 Jake Hartung 4
70 Jordan Yaggy 4
71 Kent Arment Aberdeen SD 4
72 Kenny Wallace Concord NC 4
73 Scott Lehn 4
74 Steve Laursen Cumberland WI 4
75 Brad Parson 3
76 Charles Shellanbarger 3
77 Cory Mahder Elk Mound WI 3
78 Marshall Fegers Mound 3
79 Mitch Johnson Fargo ND 3
80 Scott Danzieson 3
81 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 3
82 Andrew McKay Edina 2
83 Bill Mooney Selkirk MAN 2
84 Chad Simpson Marion IA 2
85 Clarence Washburn 2
86 Cory Jorgenson 2
87 Howie Schill 2
88 Jeff Schommer 2
89 Jill George Cedar Falls IA 2
90 Josh Skorczewski 2
91 Kelly Anderson 2
92 Neil Eckhart 2
93 Scott Duvall 2
94 Scott Greer East Saint Paul MAN 2
95 Todd Gehl Solon Springs WI 2
96 Caley Emerson 1
97 C.J. Eilers 1
98 Danny Young 1
99 David McDonald 1
100 Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville IL 1
101 George Ledin 1
102 Greg Ferris Emo ONT 1
103 Jeff Hinkemeyer St. Cloud 1
104 Travis Budisalovich Cottage Grove 1
105 Scott Olson 1
New York Dirt Late Model Points
1 David Scott Garland PA 34
2 Dutch Davies Warren PA 32
3 Doug Eck Corry PA 26
4 Chris Hackett Corry PA 25
5 Dick Barton Ashville 20
6 Boom Briggs Bear Lake PA 17
7 Andy Boozel Clymer 16
8 Dave Hess Jr. Waterford PA 15
9 Bump Hedman Sugar Grove PA 12
10 Chad Valone Warren PA 11
11 Mike Knight Ripley 11
12 Ron Davies Warren PA 10
13 Dan Stone Thompson PA 9
14 Jimmy Owens Newport TN 9
15 Greg Oakes Franklinville 8
16 Rod Maloy Panama 8
17 Rich Gardner 7
18 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville FL 6
19 Matt Urban 6
20 Rick Eckert York 5
21 Scott Johnson Wattsburg PA 5
22 Tim McCreadie Watertown 5
23 Chub Frank Sugar Grove PA 4
24 John Blankenship Williamson WV 4
25 Russ King Bristol OH 4
26 Dennis Lunger Jr. Albion PA 3
27 Jason Dupont Cyclone PA 3
28 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 3
29 Randy Lobb Jamestown 3
30 Austin Hubbard Seaford DE 2
31 Billy Decker Unadilla 2
32 Don O'Neal Martinsville IN 2
33 Nathan Short 2
34 Darrell Bossard Centerville PA 1
35 Jared Landers Batesville AR 1
36 John Lobb Jamestown 1
37 Tim Fuller Watertown 1
38 Vic Coffey Watertown 1
North Dakota Dirt Late Model Points
1 Brad Seng Grand Forks 72
2 Ricky Weiss Winnipeg MAN 55
3 Mike Balcaen Winnipeg MAN 35
4 Joey Pederson East Grand Forks MN 22
5 Troy Schill Grand Forks 17
6 Jeff Wildung Nassau MN 14
7 John Kaanta Elk Mound WI 14
8 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire WI 13
9 Steve Anderson Grand Forks 13
10 Zach Johnson Kensington MN 12
11 Pat Doar New Richmond WI 9
12 Steve Laursen Cumberland WI 7
13 Brandon Burke Grand Forks 6
14 Bill Mooney Selkirk MAN 5
15 Corey Seckerson Jamestown 5
16 Adam Hensel Barron WI 5
17 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 5
18 Cody Skytland Edmore 4
19 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound WI 4
20 Joel Cryderman Thunder Bay ONT 4
21 Marshall Fegers Mound MN 4
22 Matt Aukland Fargo 4
23 Brady Smith Solon Springs WI 4
24 Austin Hubbard Seaford DE 3
25 Chad Becker Aberdeen SD 3
26 Dustin Strand 3
27 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo MN 3
28 Kyle Peterlin Hibbing MN 3
29 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 2
30 Bryan LePier 2
31 Lance Matthees Winona MN 2
32 Mitch Johnson Fargo 2
33 Tom Corcoran East Grand Forks MN 2
34 Steffen Snare 2
35 Chad Williamson Watertown SD 1
36 John Buchner 1
37 Justin Fegers Mound MN 1
38 Paul Mueller 1
39 Rick Eckert York PA 1
South Dakota Dirt Late Model Points
1 Kent Arment Aberdeen 64
2 Chad Becker Aberdeen 58
3 Brian Diede Huron 42
4 Curt Gelling Aberdeen 38
5 Chad Williamson Watertown 37
6 David McDonald Huron 34
7 Jake Redetzke Eau Claire WI 18
8 Seth Brede 15
9 Adam Hensel Barron WI 14
10 Marshall Fegers Mound MN 14
11 Scott Anderson Rapid City 13
12 Bryan Berger 12
13 John Bey Sturgis 12
14 Lance Matthees Winona MN 12
15 Tony Leiker 12
16 Chad Chenoweth Huron 10
17 Eric Mass Rapid City 10
18 Brent Nielsen Rapid City 9
19 Corey Seckerson 9
20 Jason Fritzsche 8
21 Justin Fegers Mound MN 8
22 Ricky Weiss 8
23 Steve Laursen Cumberland WI 8
24 John Kaanta Elk Mound WI 7
25 Eddie Kirchoff Gillette WY 5
26 Jimmy Mars Elk Mound WI 5
27 Eric Breeschoten Buffalo MN 4
28 John Skorczewski 4
29 Lynn Amick 4
30 Scott Ward 4
31 Chris Johnson 3
32 Jeff Provinzino Hibbing MN 3
33 Mike Stadel Rapid City 3
34 Rick Goth 3
35 Dan Henrikson Rapid City 2
36 Jeremy Keller Bismarck ND 2
37 Nick Beyenhof 2
38 Pat Doar New Richmond WI 2
39 Paul Mueller 2
40 John Kaiser 1
41 Matt Sheesley 1
42 Mike Prochnow Menomonie WI 1
43 Pat Weisgram 1
44 Ryan Engels 1
45 Zach Johnson Kensington MN 1
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Taking A Step Back In Time
A couple of entries back I referenced the old Mississippi Valley Speedway Club (MVSC) as I pondered the possibility of three area fairgrounds tracks possibly coming together to work as one in regard to weekly racing.
A few days later I received a phone call from Randy Foor of Morning Sun who said that he had a bunch of pictures from the MVSC days and wanted to know if I might be interested in sharing a few of them here on the Back Stretch. Uh, yeah!!
So over the next few weeks I will be putting up some of the photos that Randy has provided to me from his collection. His only request is that you don't download them, copyright them and then try to sell them. Cool? Cool.
Okay so here goes......on some of these I will venture a guess as to who I might think it is, but if I am wrong or if I have not even tried to identify the driver, please feel free to let me know who it is and where the photo is from.
A BIG thank you to Randy Foor at Louisa Communications for sharing these gems!
That's it for now. Keep checking the Back Stretch for more and if you use Facebook you can follow the PositivelyRacing.com page where you will be notified whenever new blog entries are put up.
A few days later I received a phone call from Randy Foor of Morning Sun who said that he had a bunch of pictures from the MVSC days and wanted to know if I might be interested in sharing a few of them here on the Back Stretch. Uh, yeah!!
So over the next few weeks I will be putting up some of the photos that Randy has provided to me from his collection. His only request is that you don't download them, copyright them and then try to sell them. Cool? Cool.
Okay so here goes......on some of these I will venture a guess as to who I might think it is, but if I am wrong or if I have not even tried to identify the driver, please feel free to let me know who it is and where the photo is from.
A BIG thank you to Randy Foor at Louisa Communications for sharing these gems!
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| I believe that this is Stan Crooks at West Liberty |
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| Big Johnny Moss |
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| Ron Prymek? |
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| Need some help on this one |
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| I believe that this is Bobby Smith on the front stretch at Mt. Pleasant |
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| Doak Allen at Columbus Junction |
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| ?? |
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| Need your help on this one |
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| Mel Morris after a rough ride |
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| Ron Hemsted at Columbus Junction |
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| Dale Gegner |
That's it for now. Keep checking the Back Stretch for more and if you use Facebook you can follow the PositivelyRacing.com page where you will be notified whenever new blog entries are put up.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Quincy Changes Its Mind
The run for the ULMA Late Models at the Quincy Raceway was a short one as following a change in the ownership structure the track has now decided to go UMP Late Model racing in 2012. Speaking purely from the standpoint of being a fan, I love this decision as I have always enjoyed the action provided by the UMP Late Model division. This past year the closest UMP weekly show to me was in Peoria, just over two hours away from home, but to get there I would have had to drive right past a pretty darn good weekly show that was only twenty miles from my driveway, so I never made the trip. But now with Quincy only being an hour and a half away, and with no track in action on the route, I see myself making several Sunday night trips to the south over the coming years. With Shepp's Speedway moving to Friday nights, Quincy becomes the only track that will be running UMP Late Models on a Sunday night in the region so not only will there be a nice core group of Late Models from the Quincy area, but there will always be the element of surprise entries that may pull in from the St. Louis area, the Springfield area, the Peoria area and points beyond. In fact, it is likely that the UMP Late Model National Championship will pass through the Quincy Raceway in 2012.
When the ULMA sanction was being considered at Quincy I speculated on what effect a change to that sanction might make at 34 Raceway in Burlington, given the fact that nearly half of their weekly Late Model field was based out of Quincy. The ULMA rules would have allowed for a relatively easy change for the IMCA cars and vice versa, but you just never know whether or not drivers would want to make that change to race at both tracks, especially when the two tracks race back-to-back nights. I thought that it was a possibility that the ownership at 34 might even consider going ULMA as well. However with the change to UMP, and the complete change in rules that totally separates the two "divisions" of Late Models, that possibility is no longer there and, with the press release yesterday from co-promoter Amy Laue, it is clear that 34 Raceway will continue to be the anchor track for the IMCA Late Models. And before any of you take issue with me calling 34 "the anchor track" for IMCA Late Models, keep in mind that the track was a charter member for the sanctioned division and the first-ever Summer Series event was held there.
The owners at Quincy met with their Late Model drivers and in their press release noted perhaps up to 90% positive feedback on the move to UMP before making the decision, but with 34 Raceway's announcement that they will remain IMCA it does give those drivers who may not want to make the move the opportunity to race weekly within a reasonable distance. Plus, until a new promoter is found and the race program is announced for the Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa, 34 Raceway has the possibility of drawing in those Quad City area cars that prefer racing on a short track rather than a half-mile on a Saturday night. So for now, even though there are still many uncertainties, this race fan is pleased to know that the ownership group at 34 remains and is looking forward to hosting another great season of racing in 2012, and that the UMP Late Models are now that much closer to my doorstep racing on Sunday nights in Quincy!
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I will admit when I am wrong and it is now obvious that I was when I said that promoters avoid the forum boards like the plague as two promoters have currently made some interesting posts on Iowastockcars
Shane Davis who just completed his first season at the Quad City Speedway has an interesting thread going right now as the fairboard considers who will be the promoter at the track in 2012. I, like many others, was surprised that the position was up for grabs in the first place as it appeared to me that Davis was the perfect fit for the job.
And, after posting her press release on the future of 34 Raceway, Amy Laue took one of the board's regulars to task for statements that were made that were opposite of what was actually happening at her track.
In case you haven't figured it out yet, there is a TON of mis-information that gets posted as "fact" on message boards (not just the one I referenced above). And when someone either challenges that mis-information such as Knoxville is going bankrupt due to sharply declining car counts, or refutes the report that Fairmont is going WISSOTA with a factual report from the track itself, the common response is "well that was what I heard".
Heard from who?
The guy who bags my groceries tells me every time that either a tornado outbreak or a blizzard, depending upon the season, is on its way. But before I would get on a weather forum under my profile name, anonymous or not, and say "Big Storm Coming" I would instead do my own research to make sure that it was true. After all, even my anonymous reputation would mean enough to me to risk it with unsubstantiated bogus information from a source that is not trustworthy. Readers of forum boards, for that matter, should always consider the source as well.
Now lets sit back and see what new information comes to light this week!
When the ULMA sanction was being considered at Quincy I speculated on what effect a change to that sanction might make at 34 Raceway in Burlington, given the fact that nearly half of their weekly Late Model field was based out of Quincy. The ULMA rules would have allowed for a relatively easy change for the IMCA cars and vice versa, but you just never know whether or not drivers would want to make that change to race at both tracks, especially when the two tracks race back-to-back nights. I thought that it was a possibility that the ownership at 34 might even consider going ULMA as well. However with the change to UMP, and the complete change in rules that totally separates the two "divisions" of Late Models, that possibility is no longer there and, with the press release yesterday from co-promoter Amy Laue, it is clear that 34 Raceway will continue to be the anchor track for the IMCA Late Models. And before any of you take issue with me calling 34 "the anchor track" for IMCA Late Models, keep in mind that the track was a charter member for the sanctioned division and the first-ever Summer Series event was held there.
The owners at Quincy met with their Late Model drivers and in their press release noted perhaps up to 90% positive feedback on the move to UMP before making the decision, but with 34 Raceway's announcement that they will remain IMCA it does give those drivers who may not want to make the move the opportunity to race weekly within a reasonable distance. Plus, until a new promoter is found and the race program is announced for the Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa, 34 Raceway has the possibility of drawing in those Quad City area cars that prefer racing on a short track rather than a half-mile on a Saturday night. So for now, even though there are still many uncertainties, this race fan is pleased to know that the ownership group at 34 remains and is looking forward to hosting another great season of racing in 2012, and that the UMP Late Models are now that much closer to my doorstep racing on Sunday nights in Quincy!
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I will admit when I am wrong and it is now obvious that I was when I said that promoters avoid the forum boards like the plague as two promoters have currently made some interesting posts on Iowastockcars
Shane Davis who just completed his first season at the Quad City Speedway has an interesting thread going right now as the fairboard considers who will be the promoter at the track in 2012. I, like many others, was surprised that the position was up for grabs in the first place as it appeared to me that Davis was the perfect fit for the job.
And, after posting her press release on the future of 34 Raceway, Amy Laue took one of the board's regulars to task for statements that were made that were opposite of what was actually happening at her track.
In case you haven't figured it out yet, there is a TON of mis-information that gets posted as "fact" on message boards (not just the one I referenced above). And when someone either challenges that mis-information such as Knoxville is going bankrupt due to sharply declining car counts, or refutes the report that Fairmont is going WISSOTA with a factual report from the track itself, the common response is "well that was what I heard".
Heard from who?
The guy who bags my groceries tells me every time that either a tornado outbreak or a blizzard, depending upon the season, is on its way. But before I would get on a weather forum under my profile name, anonymous or not, and say "Big Storm Coming" I would instead do my own research to make sure that it was true. After all, even my anonymous reputation would mean enough to me to risk it with unsubstantiated bogus information from a source that is not trustworthy. Readers of forum boards, for that matter, should always consider the source as well.
Now lets sit back and see what new information comes to light this week!
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