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Brian Brown scores $62,000 in Port Royal Speedway’s 56th Tuscarora 50

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (October 5, 2023) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown earned a $62,000 payday on Thursday night at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, not only solidifying his first All Star triumph of the season, but simultaneously securing a first-ever Tuscarora 50 championship. Brown, ace of the Casey’s/FVP No. 21 sprint car, took command of the prestigious 50-lapper on lap 44, battling by race-long rival and fellow Knoxville Raceway warrior, Chase Randall. The Higginsville, Missouri, native, who is now a four-time All Star winner in his career, was a frontrunner the entire distance, racing into a podium spot for the first time on lap 24 before earning the next two positions.

NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, battled ahead late to finish second, followed by Chase Randall, Brent Shearer - the highest finishing Posse ace, and Outlaw invader, Carson Macedo.

“I’ve been coming here for a long time, and I’ve always dreamt about standing here in victory lane, and to finally do it at the Tuscarora 50, in front of an amazing crowd, is really special,” Brian Brown stated. “This is a crown jewel. There are a lot of races, but this is an event. I want to thank my crew - Chad, Justin, my dad. We’ve had some bad runs, and it’s easy to get down on yourself, but they don’t. They wake up every morning ready to work and I’m extremely proud of them and what they do.”

“The Quickest Chicken” Chase Randall led the first 18 circuits before Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks took over on lap 19. Back-to-back cautions, including a red flag incident, set-up Marks’ eventual takeover, sliding the Waco, Texas, native as the pair entered turn one. Randall, in his first-ever race at Port Royal Speedway, started from the outside-pole position, ultimately leading his first-ever laps with the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Marks maintained control until disaster struck on lap 35, spinning to a stop in turn four after nearly making contact with a lapped car. The former Tuscarora 50 champion had nowhere to go.

With Marks now out, Randall was able to take back the lead, keeping control until caution flags waved for the final time on lap 44, this one for then runner-up, Buddy Kofoid. The caution also allowed Brown the opportunity to gain second, using the ensuing restart to drive by the 18-year-old Texan.

“We really didn’t make that many changes during the break,” Brown added. “I was taking off around the top the entire race, so I figured for that last restart I would change things up. I tried to get by Chase [Randall] as clean as I could without crashing anyone. But how about that kid? Racing that well in his first time ever being here. I’m proud of him.

“We’re going to celebrate this one for a while tonight. We’ll worry about racing tomorrow, tomorrow.”

The 2023 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season is officially complete. News pertaining to the 2024 campaign will be released in the coming weeks. Those interested should stay alert online at www.allstarsprint.com, or check out the Series’ respective social media channels.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | October 5, 2023:
Tuscarora 50 | $62,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 54
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 15.840
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Rico Abreu | 15.434
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Brian Brown
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Brent Shearer
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Devon Borden
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #6 Winner: Chase Randall
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Anthony Macri
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Troy Wagaman Jr.
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brian Brown
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Anthony Macri (+13)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Spencer Bayston

Tezos A Feature (50 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[4]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[14]; 3. 9R-Chase Randall[2]; 4. 29-Brent Shearer[1]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[10]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen[6]; 7. 71-Anthony Macri[20]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise[11]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[22]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[19]; 11. 5B-Spencer Bayston[24]; 12. 42-Sye Lynch[9]; 13. 67-Justin Whittall[18]; 14. 13-Justin Peck[16]; 15. 9P-Parker Price Miller[12]; 16. 69K-Logan Wagner[21]; 17. 11-Cory Eliason[23]; 18. 55W-Mike Wagner[25]; 19. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[7]; 20. (DNF) 19-Brent Marks[3]; 21. (DNF) 24-Rico Abreu[8]; 22. (DNF) 11T-TJ Stutts[15]; 23. (DNF) 91-Kyle Reinhardt[17]; 24. (DNF) 5-Dylan Cisney[26]; 25. (DNF) 9-Kasey Kahne[13]; 26. (DNF) 23-Devon Borden[5] LAP LEADERS: Chase Randall (1-18), Brent Marks (19-34), Chase Randall (35-43), Brian Brown (44-50)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 71-Anthony Macri[2]; 2. 69K-Logan Wagner[1]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 4. 11-Cory Eliason[7]; 5. 5B-Spencer Bayston[9]; 6. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[4]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[12]; 8. 39M-Lance Dewease[8]; 9. 6-Ryan Smith[6]; 10. 6G-Garet Williamson[14]; 11. 8-Aaron Reutzel[10]; 12. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[15]; 13. 20B-Tim Buckwalter[11]; 14. 5T-Ryan Timms[16]; 15. 77-Michael Walter[17]; 16. 1T-Tanner Holmes[18]; 17. 70-Kraig Kinser[20]; 18. (DNF) 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[13]; 19. (DNF) 5-Dylan Cisney[3]; 20. (DNS) 51-Freddie Rahmer

Computer Man C Feature (10 Laps): 1. 51-Freddie Rahmer[1]; 2. 70-Kraig Kinser[4]; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach[9]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[11]; 5. 47K-Kody Lehman[6]; 6. 12J-Tyler Reeser[12]; 7. 1M-Landon Myers[10]; 8. 99-Devin Adams[15]; 9. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[13]; 10. 55M-Domenic Melair[16]; 11. 55W-Mike Wagner[7]; 12. (DNS) 35-Austin Bishop; 13. (DNS) 45H-Jeff Halligan; 14. (DNS) 15-Donny Schatz; 15. (DNS) 1Z-Hunter Schuerenberg; 16. (DNS) 49X-Tim Shaffer

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[6]; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney[3]; 5. 20B-Tim Buckwalter[9]; 6. 77-Michael Walter[7]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[8]; 8. 55W-Mike Wagner[5]; 9. (DNF) 69K-Logan Wagner[4]

Competition Suspension Inc Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[2]; 2. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts[1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 5. 5B-Spencer Bayston[8]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[6]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer[9]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach[7]; 9. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[5]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne[4]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 5. 11-Cory Eliason[6]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[5]; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer[7]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[8]; 9. 99-Devin Adams[9]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 29-Brent Shearer[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[3]; 4. 6-Ryan Smith[5]; 5. 39M-Lance Dewease[2]; 6. 6G-Garet Williamson[6]; 7. 70-Kraig Kinser[7]; 8. 1M-Landon Myers[8]; 9. (DNS) 19R-Mark Smith

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 23-Devon Borden[1]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson[4]; 4. 71-Anthony Macri[3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[6]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms[7]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman[9]; 8. 12J-Tyler Reeser[8]; 9. (DNF) 35-Austin Bishop[5]

Mobil 1 Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 9R-Chase Randall[2]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 3. 67-Justin Whittall[1]; 4. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[3]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 6. 1T-Tanner Holmes[8]; 7. 45H-Jeff Halligan[6]; 8. 1Z-Hunter Schuerenberg[7]; 9. 55M-Domenic Melair[9]

Hercules Tires Qualifying Group A: 1. 69K-Logan Wagner, 00:15.610[25]; 2. 83JR-Michael Kofoid, 00:15.627[23]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:15.627[16]; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney, 00:15.665[14]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:15.685[2]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:15.687[9]; 7. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:15.693[3]; 8. 21-Brian Brown, 00:15.694[27]; 9. 19-Brent Marks, 00:15.704[11]; 10. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:15.737[17]; 11. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:15.741[21]; 12. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:15.752[26]; 13. 55W-Mike Wagner, 00:15.768[10]; 14. 98-Jarrett Cavalet, 00:15.779[15]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:15.785[20]; 16. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:15.812[6]; 17. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:15.854[12]; 18. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:15.861[8]; 19. 77-Michael Walter, 00:15.879[19]; 20. 12-Blane Heimbach, 00:15.917[24]; 21. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 00:15.924[5]; 22. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:15.925[22]; 23. 5B-Spencer Bayston, 00:15.927[4]; 24. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 00:15.927[7]; 25. 20B-Tim Buckwalter, 00:15.929[18]; 26. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:16.071[1]; 27. 99-Devin Adams, 00:16.305[13]

Hercules Tires Qualifying Group B: 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:15.434[15]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 00:15.507[24]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:15.516[22]; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 00:15.549[17]; 5. 71-Anthony Macri, 00:15.577[9]; 6. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr, 00:15.578[13]; 7. 39M-Lance Dewease, 00:15.581[27]; 8. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:15.595[2]; 9. 9R-Chase Randall, 00:15.597[12]; 10. 29-Brent Shearer, 00:15.668[25]; 11. 23-Devon Borden, 00:15.682[6]; 12. 67-Justin Whittall, 00:15.690[14]; 13. 6-Ryan Smith, 00:15.706[5]; 14. 35-Austin Bishop, 00:15.732[4]; 15. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:15.754[26]; 16. 6G-Garet Williamson, 00:15.772[16]; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:15.777[19]; 18. 45H-Jeff Halligan, 00:15.871[1]; 19. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:15.874[20]; 20. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:15.877[21]; 21. 1Z-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:15.936[10]; 22. 1M-Landon Myers, 00:15.966[18]; 23. 12J-Tyler Reeser, 00:16.057[8]; 24. 1T-Tanner Holmes, 00:16.076[3]; 25. 19R-Mark Smith, 00:16.179[11]; 26. 47K-Kody Lehman, 00:16.223[23]; 27. 55M-Domenic Melair, 00:16.488[7]

 

 

All Stars will conclude 2023 season with Port Royal’s coveted Tuscarora 50

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 4, 2023) - A slight delay since the facility’s last attempt, but the show will go on, as Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, is set to host the 56th running of the coveted Tuscarora 50 tomorrow evening, Thursday, October 5, officially concluding the 2023 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule. As the name suggests, the evening will be headlined with a 50-lap main event awarding $60,000-to-win and a minimum of $2,000-to-start, culminating from a full program that will include qualifying time trials, heat races, and consolation events. Should weather become a factor for Thursday’s Tuscarora 50, a rain date of Sunday, October 8, will be utilized.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will cruise into Pennsylvania Posse Country fresh off of Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 23. Zeb Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing/Sundollar Restoration No. 26, not only won Eldora’s $10,000 4-Crown Nationals crown, but the young man out of Angola, Indiana, simultaneously captured the $80,000 All Star championship, utilizing his Big E triumph to secure the title over two-time Series champion and season-long rival, Tyler Courtney of Clauson Marshall Racing. In fact, the title came down to the wire, literally, as only eight points separated Rudeen Racing from Clauson Marshall Racing when Eldora’s dust finally settled.

The All Star championships, driver and owner, were firsts for Rudeen Racing and Zeb Wise, inking an exclamation point on a stellar season that included nine point-earning victories, also accumulating 32 top-ten scores in 37 feature attempts.

Courtney, a seven-time winner during points action in 2023, will enter the Juniata County Fairgrounds as the most recent Port Royal All Star winner, earning The Night Before The 50 crown for a $10,000 score. It was Courtney’s first-ever winged sprint triumph at the “Speed Palace,” taking command on lap 22 of 30 while holding off Posse legend and Hall of Famer, Lance Dewease.

Fans are reminded that free camping will be available for the Tuscarora 50 and all wristbands from the rained-out Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 9, will be recognized at the gate. Those seeking additional information should visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com, or tune in with the track’s respective social media channels.

For those who cannot witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Tuscarora 50 | Port Royal Speedway
Thursday, October 5
Pit Gates: 4 p.m.
Team Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Rudeen Racing and Zeb Wise close out All Star championship with $10,000 4-Crown Nationals title

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 23, 2023) - The 2023 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship chase came down to the wire, literally, but when the dust settled Saturday night at the “World’s Greatest Dirt Track,” Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, it was Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise who came out on top, not only earning a 4-Crown Nationals title, but ultimately, an All Star team championship for Rudeen Racing. In addition, the Eldora Speedway win was a first-ever for the Angola, Indiana, native, chased to the line by championship rival and fellow Hoosier, Tyler Courtney.

The final championship margin of victory was just eight markers over Clauson Marshall Racing and Tyler Courtney; the closest battle in All Star history.

“Eldora Speedway is awesome…I love coming here,” Zeb Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing/Sundollar Restoration/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car, said. “I really, really can’t say enough about the four guys standing behind me. I’m just so proud of this team. Kevin and Monika Rudeen have wanted an All Star championship for the last few years. I’m glad we were able to earn it for them. They pour their heart and soul into this race team.”

Although he was there at the end, it was not until lap six when Wise first battled into a podium spot, working by Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller and Apollo, Pennsylvania’s Sye Lynch to drive ahead from fifth in the running order. Early race leader, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, was next on Wise’s hit list, battling side-by-side with the Clauson Marshall Racing entry on laps 15 and 16 before solidifying the runner-up spot the following circuit.

A dramatic finish, at that, Wise led only the last four laps at Eldora Speedway, inheriting command after mid-race leader, Rico Abreu, made contact with the turn four retaining wall. The St. Helena, California, native and Befour the Crowns Showdown champion suffered too much damage and was unable to continue.

Once the lone restart finally commenced, the final four circuits were a breeze for Wise, racing off to a $10,000 4-Crown Nationals payday, and an $80,000 team championship for Rudeen Racing.

“I’ve had to work really hard to get better at this place,” Wise continued. “I’m now really comfortable with racing up near the top..right up against the wall. I’ve watched a lot of videos of Tyler [Courtney] and Rico [Abreu]. Just trying to do whatever it took to get better. Thank you so much, Ford Performance for making such an incredible engine. I’m not sure I’d be standing here without it.”

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue, and conclude, their 2023 campaign with the rescheduled Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 5. The one-night showstopper will award a $60,000 top prize; the richest payday on the All Star trail.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway | September 23, 2023:
4-Crown Nationals | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 42
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 13.343
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Chase Randall | 12.967
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cale Thomas
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Zeb Wise
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Greg Wilson

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[9]; 4. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 5. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 6. 13-Justin Peck[10]; 7. 88-Austin McCarl[11]; 8. 11-Cory Eliason[7]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[20]; 10. 5T-Ryan Timms[6]; 11. 21-Brian Brown[12]; 12. 9R-Chase Randall[8]; 13. 8-Aaron Reutzel[21]; 14. 9-Kasey Kahne[14]; 15. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[23]; 16. 50YR-JJ Hickle[13]; 17. 70-Kraig Kinser[19]; 18. 4-Chris Windom[15]; 19. 16THH-Kevin Thomas Jr[18]; 20. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[24]; 21. 6G-Garet Williamson[16]; 22. (DNF) 29-Carl Bowser; 23. (DNF) 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 24. (DNF) 21H-Brady Bacon[17] LAP LEADERS: Tyler Courtney (1-8), Rico Abreu (9-26), Zeb Wise (27-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 8-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 2. 35-Zach Hampton[2]; 3. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[6]; 4. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[10]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[3]; 6. 29-Carl Bowser[7]; 7. 97-Brandon Spithaler[11]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee[5]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah[8]; 10. 85-Dustin Daggett[16]; 11. 4S-Tyler Street[14]; 12. 5E-Bobby Elliott[9]; 13. 56R-Ryan Myers[18]; 14. 55T-McKenna Haase[15]; 15. 24D-Danny Sams III[13]; 16. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[4]; 17. 6-Jimmie Ward Jr[17]; 18. (DNS) 16TH-Logan Seavey; 19. (DNS) 19P-Trey Jacobs

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[8]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[7]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms[5]; 7. 11-Cory Eliason[6]; 8. 9R-Chase Randall[4]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 3. 9R-Chase Randall[4]; 4. 21H-Brady Bacon[5]; 5. 35-Zach Hampton[1]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee[8]; 7. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[6]; 8. 4S-Tyler Street[7]; 9. 56R-Ryan Myers[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[3]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne[5]; 4. 5T-Ryan Timms[2]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel[4]; 6. 29-Carl Bowser[7]; 7. 97-Brandon Spithaler[6]; 8. 85-Dustin Daggett[8]; 9. 19P-Trey Jacobs[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 23-Cale Thomas[1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown[2]; 3. 9P-Parker Price Miller[4]; 4. 70-Kraig Kinser[6]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[3]; 6. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 7. 16TH-Logan Seavey[7]; 8. 6-Jimmie Ward Jr[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 2. 50YR-JJ Hickle[1]; 3. 6G-Garet Williamson[5]; 4. 16THH-Kevin Thomas Jr[2]; 5. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[6]; 6. 15K-Creed Kemenah[7]; 7. 24D-Danny Sams III[8]; 8. 55T-McKenna Haase[3]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 2. 88-Austin McCarl[1]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[5]; 5. 32-Bryce Lucius[3]; 6. 5E-Bobby Elliott[7]; 7. 41-Thomas Schinderle[6]; 8. (DNS) 28M-Conner Morrell

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 9R-Chase Randall, 00:12.967[1]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:13.031[9]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:13.089[12]; 4. 35-Zach Hampton, 00:13.093[5]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:13.118[38]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:13.129[6]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.132[4]; 8. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.155[18]; 9. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:13.172[15]; 10. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.173[11]; 11. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:13.193[21]; 12. 21H-Brady Bacon, 00:13.198[2]; 13. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.238[27]; 14. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:13.257[37]; 15. 19-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:13.299[7]; 16. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.313[3]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:13.334[8]; 18. 21-Brian Brown, 00:13.334[24]; 19. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:13.355[22]; 20. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.357[25]; 21. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:13.363[30]; 22. 16THH-Kevin Thomas Jr, 00:13.377[26]; 23. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.378[13]; 24. 55T-McKenna Haase, 00:13.396[31]; 25. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:13.405[19]; 26. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.419[39]; 27. 97-Brandon Spithaler, 00:13.467[14]; 28. 6G-Garet Williamson, 00:13.492[29]; 29. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.494[34]; 30. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek, 00:13.586[32]; 31. 16TH-Logan Seavey, 00:13.597[23]; 32. 29-Carl Bowser, 00:13.599[10]; 33. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.647[41]; 34. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.663[40]; 35. 85-Dustin Daggett, 00:13.707[16]; 36. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 00:13.750[35]; 37. 19P-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.773[17]; 38. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.782[33]; 39. 24D-Danny Sams III, 00:13.823[28]; 40. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 00:13.848[36]; 41. 6-Jimmie Ward Jr, 00:59.999[20]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings | FINAL
Rudeen Racing - 5500
Clauson Marshall Racing - 5492
Vermeer Motorsports - 5320
Lane Racing - 5170
Bryan Grove Racing - 5052
Seeling Motorsports - 4658
Bill McCandless Ford - 4646
D3 Motorsports Group - 4270
Premier Motorsports - 3172

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings | FINAL
Zeb Wise - 5390
Chris Windom - 5170
Tyler Courtney - 4689
Sye Lynch - 4474
Conner Morrell - 4270
J.J. Hickle - 4182
Tim Shaffer - 4030
Parker Price-Miller - 2986
Kerry Madsen - 2934
Zeth Sabo - 2564

 

 

 

DOWN TO THE WIRE: Eldora’s 4-Crown to determine $80,000 All Star Team Championship in closest battle in Series history

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 20, 2023) - It has been a long road to the 2023 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 team championship, but the battle is far from over, as two teams are still in the hunt for the $80,000 payday, which will be determined in Eldora Speedway’s coveted 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 23. The championship points finale, the Series’ second appearance of the season at the “World’s Greatest Dirt Track,” will not only crown an All Star champion, but also award a $10,000 payday, officially capping All Star competition in the Buckeye State for 2023.

Only four points separate the two teams remaining in the All Star team championship chase. Rudeen Racing’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation/Sundollar Restoration No. 26, piloted by Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, is currently on top of the standings with 5350 points, followed Clauson Marshall Racing’s NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC with 5346 points, driven by two-time and defending champion, Tyler Courtney.

Should Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise finish second or better, even with a win by Courtney, Rudeen Racing will clinch the team championship. A win by Courtney and a runner-up finish by Wise would tie the two with eight point-earning All Star victories each this season, and with each team also owning an identical number of point-earning runner-up finishes, the next championship tiebreaker is third-place finishes. Rudeen Racing leads Clauson-Marshall Racing by two (five versus three).

“I’m excited for Eldora,” Zeb Wise acknowledged. “It’s been an incredible year. Our team has worked so hard to be at the top and it’s been great to see them earn what they’ve worked so hard to achieve. They really do make my job easy, and although Eldora hasn’t been too kind to me, I’m confident our momentum going in will help us earn a championship.”

If Courtney, a former Kings Royal champion, wins Eldora’s 4-Crown Nationals and Wise finishes third or worse, a third-straight title would be secured for Clauson Marshall Racing. A championship can also be clinched with a finish of second or worse by Courtney, with Wise finishing at least three spots behind Courtney.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to battle with Zeb and Rudeen Racing for a championship. When I got hurt earlier this year, I wasn’t sure I was even going to be able to come back, let alone be in this position,” Courtney said. “I respect Zeb a lot, which makes this entire scenario even better. I’m ready to get to Eldora and leave it all out there.”

Champion Scenarios:

Rudeen Racing:

A runner-up finish or better secures the team championship.

OR

A finishing position within two spots of Clauson Marshall Racing, if Clauson Marshall does not finish first.

Clauson Marshall Racing:

A first-place finish, with Rudeen Racing finishing third place or worse.

OR

A second-place finish or worse, with Rudeen Racing finishing at least three spots behind Clauson Marshall Racing.

Vermeer Racing, and driver, Kerry Madsen, are currently third in the All Star team chase, followed by Lane Racing and Chris Windom who are fourth in the standings, and Bryan Grove Racing and New Jersey wheelman, Kyle Reinhardt, stand fifth in the standings. All three teams have secured their final position in owner points and cannot improve their respective positions, nor fall in the standings, if all teams attend on Saturday.

Seeling Motorsports and driver, Brandon Spithaler, and McCandless Motorsports and driver, Carl Bowser, represent the second points battle to be determined Saturday night, as both teams are fighting for sixth in the final owner points. Seeling Motorsports currently leads McCandless by 12 points. D3 Motorsports and driver, Connor Morrell, finish their respectable rookie campaign with the All Stars with an eighth place finish in the owner points. Eldora Speedway pit gates are scheduled to open at noon on Saturday, September 23. The All Star team meeting will commence at 4:30 p.m. followed by engine heat and hot laps. Those wanting to learn more about Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals can do so by visiting Eldora Speedway online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

For those who cannot witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/16): Rudeen Racing - 5350 Clauson Marshall Racing - 5346 Vermeer Motorsports - 5230 Lane Racing - 5056 Bryan Grove Racing - 4932 Seeling Motorsports - 4568 Bill McCandless Ford - 4556 D3 Motorsports Group - 4180

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/16): Zeb Wise - 5240 Chris Windom - 5056 Tyler Courtney - 4543 Sye Lynch - 4330 Conner Morrell - 4180 J.J. Hickle - 4064 Tim Shaffer - 4030 Parker Price-Miller - 2844 Kerry Madsen - 2844 Zeth Sabo - 2564

 

 

Zeb Wise on top in Fremont for $10,0000 Jim & Joanne Ford Classic finale win

FREMONT, Ohio (September 16, 2023) - With an $80,000 team title on the line next Saturday night at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, leaving Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, with a Jim & Joanne Ford Classic finale title would be the ultimate momentum kick, and that’s exactly what Zeb Wise and Rudeen Racing did, eventually cashing in for not only their eighth All Star victory of the season, but a $10,000 payday in the process.

Wise, ace of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation/Sundollar Restoration No. 26 sprint car, earned his $10,000 Jim & Joanne Ford Classic title from the outside-pole position, slipping back to third at the initial start before making his charge to the front. The Angola, Indiana, native used traffic to get himself to second on lap 15, then getting by team championship rival and race-long leader, Tyler Courtney, with a move around the top on lap 20. The next ten circuits would see Wise stretch his advantage to almost three seconds, that until caution flags waved on lap 31.

By that point, Kyle Reinhardt, Fremont Speedway’s Friday night winner aboard the Bryan Grove Racing No. 45, had already made his way to the second spot, utilizing some mid-race chaos to get around Tyler Courtney and Kerry Madsen. The Neptune City, New Jersey, native did everything he could to get to Wise in the final few circuits, but all was too late. Even one final caution on lap 39 proved unworthy.

Reinhardt raced home second, followed by Madsen, Parker Price-Miller, and Cole Duncan.

“I actually didn’t want to see that last caution come out because I wasn’t sure what to do after that. I was never in clean air by myself all race, so I really wasn’t sure,” Wise expressed. “Man, I say this every single interview, but all of this is because of the guys standing behind me. They really make my job easy out there. We had our Ford motor in tonight too, so hats off to them and all of their support.”

Officially, Zeb Wise and Rudeen Racing are on top of the current All Star team standings, holding down the fort by four markers over Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing; the closest team race of Tony Stewart's ownership tenure.

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 schedule with a visit to the “World’s Greatest Dirt Track,” Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, September 23. Although Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50 rain date takes place following the Series’ visit to Eldora, the All Star season championship will be determined at The Big E.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | September 16, 2023:
Jim & Joanne Ford Classic Finale | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 42
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Kerry Madsen | 12.512
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 12.158
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Sye Lynch
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cole Duncan
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Skylar Gee
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Bryce Lucius
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Dale Blaney
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Lee Jacobs
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Tim Shaffer (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Byron Reed

Tezos A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 3. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 4. 9P-Parker Price Miller[7]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[3]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee[10]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 8. 33W-Cap Henry[12]; 9. 4-Chris Windom[11]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer[18]; 11. 23-Cale Thomas[8]; 12. 29X-Zeth Sabo[15]; 13. 70-Kraig Kinser[17]; 14. 50YR-JJ Hickle[13]; 15. 42-Sye Lynch[9]; 16. 5T-Travis Philo[24]; 17. 16-DJ Foos[14]; 18. 32B-Dale Blaney[21]; 19. 29-Carl Bowser[25]; 20. 97-Max Stambaugh[20]; 21. (DNF) 15C-Chris Andrews[16]; 22. (DNF) 5-Byron Reed[23]; 23. (DNF) 32-Bryce Lucius[6]; 24. (DNF) 28M-Conner Morrell[19]; 25. (DNF) 35-Stuart Brubaker[22] LAP LEADERS: Tyler Courtney (1-19), Zeb Wise (20-40)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 32B-Dale Blaney[2]; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker[3]; 3. 5-Byron Reed[9]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[8]; 6. 61-Tyler Shullick[13]; 7. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[5]; 8. 40-Justin Clark[10]; 9. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr[11]; 10. X-Mike Keegan[17]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[14]; 12. 6-Jimmie Ward Jr[15]; 13. (DNF) 15K-Creed Kemenah[1]; 14. (DNF) 29-Carl Bowser[12]; 15. (DNF) 2+-Brian Smith[16]; 16. (DNF) 1-Nate Dussel[7]; 17. (DNS) 09-Craig Mintz

Computer Man C Feature (6 Laps): 1. 2+-Brian Smith[2]; 2. 4T-Josh Turner[3]; 3. X-Mike Keegan[6]; 4. 75-Jerry Dahms[5]; 5. 98-Robert Robenalt[4]; 6. 90-Jeffrey Neubert[7]; 7. (DNS) 12-Brian Lay

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[4]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[8]; 5. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 6. 32-Bryce Lucius[6]; 7. 9P-Parker Price Miller[10]; 8. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch[7]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee[9]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 3. 50YR-JJ Hickle[1]; 4. 15C-Chris Andrews[3]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[5]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[6]; 7. 61-Tyler Shullick[9]; 8. 12-Brian Lay[7]; 9. (DNF) X-Mike Keegan[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[2]; 3. 23-Cale Thomas[4]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer[3]; 5. 32B-Dale Blaney[5]; 6. 40-Justin Clark[6]; 7. 6-Jimmie Ward Jr[8]; 8. 98-Robert Robenalt[7]; 9. 90-Jeffrey Neubert[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 22-Cole Duncan[2]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[4]; 3. 16-DJ Foos[1]; 4. 97-Max Stambaugh[5]; 5. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[7]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel[3]; 7. 29-Carl Bowser[6]; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 99-Skylar Gee[3]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[5]; 5. 15K-Creed Kemenah[2]; 6. 09-Craig Mintz[6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[7]; 8. 2+-Brian Smith[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 32-Bryce Lucius[2]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 3. 29X-Zeth Sabo[3]; 4. 70-Kraig Kinser[1]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[6]; 6. 5-Byron Reed[7]; 7. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr[5]; 8. 4T-Josh Turner[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.158[3]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.193[31]; 3. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:12.312[1]; 4. 4-Chris Windom, 00:12.360[29]; 5. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:12.361[14]; 6. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.361[16]; 7. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:12.366[35]; 8. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:12.375[20]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:12.379[27]; 10. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:12.433[5]; 11. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:12.456[4]; 12. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:12.466[38]; 13. 16-DJ Foos, 00:12.478[23]; 14. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:12.507[18]; 15. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:12.520[40]; 16. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:12.526[17]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:12.543[33]; 18. 29X-Zeth Sabo, 00:12.575[39]; 19. 22-Cole Duncan, 00:12.587[26]; 20. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:12.587[32]; 21. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:12.600[15]; 22. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:12.626[30]; 23. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:12.648[22]; 24. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr, 00:12.650[37]; 25. 97-Max Stambaugh, 00:12.657[19]; 26. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:12.670[7]; 27. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:12.699[9]; 28. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:12.715[41]; 29. 29-Carl Bowser, 00:12.746[25]; 30. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek, 00:12.774[21]; 31. 12-Brian Lay, 00:12.789[2]; 32. 5-Byron Reed, 00:12.806[36]; 33. X-Mike Keegan, 00:12.859[8]; 34. 61-Tyler Shullick, 00:12.882[6]; 35. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:12.934[34]; 36. 2+-Brian Smith, 00:13.035[28]; 37. 40-Justin Clark, 00:13.137[11]; 38. 4T-Josh Turner, 00:13.516[42]; 39. 98-Robert Robenalt, 00:13.867[10]; 40. 6-Jimmie Ward Jr, 00:14.111[12]; 41. 90-Jeffrey Neubert, 00:59.999[13]; 42. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:59.999[24]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/16):
Rudeen Racing - 5350
Clauson Marshall Racing - 5346
Vermeer Motorsports - 5230
Lane Racing - 5056
Bryan Grove Racing - 4932
Seeling Motorsports - 4568
Bill McCandless Ford - 4556
D3 Motorsports Group - 4180
Premier Motorsports - 3056

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/16):
Zeb Wise - 5240
Chris Windom - 5056
Tyler Courtney - 4543
Sye Lynch - 4330
Conner Morrell - 4180
J.J. Hickle - 4064
Tim Shaffer - 4030
Parker Price-Miller - 2844
Kerry Madsen - 2844
Zeth Sabo - 2564

 

 

Kyle Reinhardt utilizes last corner pass to claim opening night of Jim & Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (September 15, 2023) - It was “Double-D” Danny Dietrich who perfected the last-corner pass at Fremont Speedway during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, but tonight, it was Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt who perfected the last-corner takeover, ultimately claiming night one of Fremont Speedway’s annual Jim & Joanne Ford Classic for a $6,000 score. Reinhardt, now a two-time All Star winner over the course of his career, earned his first-ever Fremont win over Parker Price-Miller, scooting around the Kokomo, Indiana, native through turns three and four before out drag racing “The Law Firm” by less than a second.

Reinhardt may have been on top at the end, but he was a threat the entire 30-lap distance, taking command the first time on lap 14, only to lose the lead to Price-Miller the following circuit. The two would swap positions yet again on lap 16, this time with Reinhardt back on top with a power move through turn four. The Garden State wheelman remained in control until lap 27 when Price-Miller used a slider through the final corner to reclaim the point. It was not until the final left hand turn when Reinhardt regained the top spot for good.

Parker Price-Miller raced home to finish second, followed by Tim Shaffer, Kerry Madsen, and Zeth Sabo.

“I knew we had a great car all night. Making some forward progress in the dash really put us in a great position. Parker [Price-Miller] is good here. We just tried to be patient when we got into traffic,” Reinhardt, driver of the Bryan Grove Racing No. 45, said. “Traffic was just as good as we were there for a while. I just put it all out there…got gutsy through one and two which kinda set us up for the last few corners. Luckily it all worked out.”

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their weekend at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, with Saturday’s Jim & Joanne Ford Classic finale awarding $10,000-to-win.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | September 15, 2023:
Jim & Joanne Ford Classic Night One | $6,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 44
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeth Sabo | 12.852
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen | 12.444
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Craig Mintz
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Bryce Lucius
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Brandon Spithaler
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Tezos A-Main Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Kraig Kinser (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kraig Kinser

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer[5]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[6]; 5. 29X-Zeth Sabo[8]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[9]; 7. 4-Chris Windom[14]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 9. 09-Craig Mintz[2]; 10. 42-Sye Lynch[3]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee[11]; 12. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[13]; 13. 5-Byron Reed[12]; 14. 35-Stuart Brubaker[19]; 15. 33W-Cap Henry[22]; 16. 70-Kraig Kinser[24]; 17. 23-Cale Thomas[17]; 18. 32B-Dale Blaney[23]; 19. 32-Bryce Lucius[21]; 20. 1-Nate Dussel[15]; 21. 29-Carl Bowser[18]; 22. (DNF) 12-Brian Lay[20]; 23. (DNF) 16-DJ Foos[16]; 24. (DNF) 50YR-JJ Hickle[10] LAP LEADERS: Parker Price-Miller (1-13), Kyle Reinhardt (14), Parker Price-Miller (15), Kyle Reinhardt (16-26), Parker Price-Miller (27-29), Kyle Reinhardt (30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 32-Bryce Lucius[2]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[4]; 3. 32B-Dale Blaney[1]; 4. 70-Kraig Kinser[8]; 5. 97-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[10]; 8. 19-Trey Jacobs[7]; 9. X-Mike Keegan[6]; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell[9]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[11]; 12. 15C-Chris Andrews[16]; 13. 61-Tyler Shullick[13]; 14. (DNF) W20-Greg Wilson[12]; 15. (DNF) 21-Larry Kingseed Jr[17]; 16. (DNF) 4T-Josh Turner[14]; 17. (DNF) 22M-Dan McCarron[15]

Computer Man C Feature (8 Laps): 1. 15C-Chris Andrews[2]; 2. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr[6]; 3. 40-Justin Clark[3]; 4. 2+-Brian Smith[5]; 5. 90-Jeffrey Neubert[7]; 6. 75-Jerry Dahms[9]; 7. 98-Robert Robenalt[8]; 8. (DNS) 5T-Travis Philo; 9. (DNS) 15K-Creed Kemenah

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 2. 09-Craig Mintz[2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[3]; 4. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[6]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer[5]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen[8]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 8. 29X-Zeth Sabo[9]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise[10]; 10. 50YR-JJ Hickle[4]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[4]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 6. 70-Kraig Kinser[6]; 7. 61-Tyler Shullick[7]; 8. 2+-Brian Smith[8]; 9. 98-Robert Robenalt[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee[2]; 3. 50YR-JJ Hickle[4]; 4. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 5. 33W-Cap Henry[5]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 40-Justin Clark[8]; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 09-Craig Mintz[1]; 2. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[3]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 12-Brian Lay[2]; 5. X-Mike Keegan[5]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[7]; 7. 4T-Josh Turner[6]; 8. 15K-Creed Kemenah[8]; 9. 90-Jeffrey Neubert[9]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 29X-Zeth Sabo[2]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[5]; 4. 29-Carl Bowser[3]; 5. 32B-Dale Blaney[4]; 6. 19-Trey Jacobs[6]; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron[9]; 8. 15C-Chris Andrews[7]; 9. (DNF) 21-Larry Kingseed Jr[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 5-Byron Reed[3]; 3. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 4. 16-DJ Foos[5]; 5. 97-Brandon Spithaler[6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[8]; 7. 32-Bryce Lucius[2]; 8. (DNF) 5T-Travis Philo[7]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:12.444[40]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.501[25]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:12.577[42]; 4. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:12.588[15]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:12.602[1]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.678[10]; 7. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:12.718[33]; 8. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.726[34]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:12.744[17]; 10. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:12.761[44]; 11. 5-Byron Reed, 00:12.804[43]; 12. 29X-Zeth Sabo, 00:12.815[29]; 13. 16-DJ Foos, 00:12.836[39]; 14. 97-Brandon Spithaler, 00:12.841[37]; 15. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:12.872[12]; 16. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:12.898[3]; 17. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:12.914[41]; 18. 29-Carl Bowser, 00:12.923[28]; 19. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:12.957[18]; 20. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:12.968[30]; 21. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:12.977[2]; 22. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:12.994[23]; 23. 12-Brian Lay, 00:13.021[27]; 24. 19-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.024[35]; 25. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek, 00:13.036[21]; 26. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.039[5]; 27. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:13.084[8]; 28. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:13.092[6]; 29. X-Mike Keegan, 00:13.102[22]; 30. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.184[16]; 31. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:13.197[32]; 32. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.201[11]; 33. 61-Tyler Shullick, 00:13.220[9]; 34. 40-Justin Clark, 00:13.253[13]; 35. 4T-Josh Turner, 00:13.258[20]; 36. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr, 00:13.263[36]; 37. 22-Cole Duncan, 00:13.268[26]; 38. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.292[19]; 39. 22M-Dan McCarron, 00:13.412[31]; 40. 2+-Brian Smith, 00:13.478[7]; 41. 90-Jeffrey Neubert, 00:13.667[24]; 42. 98-Robert Robenalt, 00:13.815[4]; 43. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:13.957[14]; 44. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:59.999[38]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/15):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 5210
Rudeen Racing - 5200
Vermeer Motorsports - 5086
Lane Racing - 4924
Bryan Grove Racing - 4786
Seeling Motorsports - 4508
Bill McCandless Ford - 4444
D3 Motorsports Group - 4078
Premier Motorsports - 2932

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/15):
Zeb Wise - 5090
Chris Windom - 4924
Tyler Courtney - 4407
Sye Lynch - 4210
Conner Morrell - 4078
J.J. Hickle - 3942
Tim Shaffer - 3900
Parker Price-Miller - 2702
Kerry Madsen - 2700
Zeth Sabo - 2438

 

 

Port Royal Speedway’s 56th Tuscarora 50 rescheduled for Thursday, October 5

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 14, 2023) - With Mother Nature stepping in and interfering with Port Royal Speedway’s annual Tuscarora 50 on its original date, “Speed Palace” and Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials are ready to try again and will now host the historic blockbuster on Thursday, October 5. The $60,000-to-win program will start from scratch with a new round of qualifying kicking-off the mid-week showcase.

Should weather become a factor, a rain date of Sunday, October 8, will be utilized.

Fans are reminded that free camping will be available for the Tuscarora 50 and all wristbands from the rained-out Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 9, will be recognized at the gate. Those wanting to seek additional information pertaining to Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50 should do so by following along on all of the track’s respective social media channels, as well as online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will first turn their attention to Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, where the Series will headline two, full programs on Friday and Saturday, September 15-16. Dubbed the Jim & Joanne Ford Classic, the two-day special will feature a total winner’s share equaling $16,000; $6,000 to be awarded on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/7):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4986
Rudeen Racing - 4972
Vermeer Motorsports - 4854
Lane Racing - 4698
Bryan Grove Racing - 4546
Seeling Motorsports - 4278
Bill McCandless Ford - 4246
D3 Motorsports Group - 3898
Premier Motorsports - 2724

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/7):
Zeb Wise - 4862
Chris Windom - 4698
Tyler Courtney - 4183
Sye Lynch - 3990
Conner Morrell - 3898
J.J. Hickle - 3840
Tim Shaffer - 3756
Kerry Madsen - 2468
Parker Price-Miller - 2466
Scotty Thiel - 2368

 

 

 

All Star championship chase continues with Fremont Speedway’s Jim & Joanne Ford Classic

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 13, 2023) - The 2023 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule is down to three events, but the owner chase is far from over. With $80,000 on the line, Fremont Speedway’s annual Jim & Joanne Ford Classic will prove to play a pivotal role in the 2023 All Star owner title, set to blast off officially Friday evening, September 15, with a $6,000-to-win preliminary program. The weekend will cap with a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday, September 16.

As hinted, the 2023 All Star owner chase is as close as it’s ever been with only 14 points separating two-time and defending All Star champions, Clauson Marshall Racing, from season-long rival, Rudeen Racing. Although the All Star driver title is an important achievement for any competitor, currently led by Rudeen Racing’s own Zeb Wise, the overall owner championship is what receives the $80,000 payday.

Vermeer Motorsports is currently third in the All Star owner chase, followed by Lane Racing, and Bryan Grove Racing.

Although plagued by Mother Nature, the All Stars will roll into Fremont Speedway fresh off of a stint in Pennsylvania Posse Country, visiting the “Speed Palace” that is Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on September 7-9. Wet weather would ultimately ruin competition on Thursday and Saturday, but it was “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney who earned the limelight between the rain showers, capturing Friday’s $10,000-to-win The Night Before The Tuscarora 50. It was Courtney’s first-ever All Star win at Port Royal, as well as his first-ever at the Speedway in general - with a wing on.

Fremont Speedway hosted the traveling All Stars on one other occasion in 2023, and despite it being conducted during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, it was Pennsylvania invader, Danny Dietrich, who claimed the top honors, stealing the show from Cap Henry and earning a $10,000 payday. “Double-D” secured his trip to victory lane with a last lap, last corner takeover.

Those wanting to learn more about Fremont Speedway’s annual Jim & Joanne Ford Classic can do so by visiting Fremont Speedway online at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/7):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4986
Rudeen Racing - 4972
Vermeer Motorsports - 4854
Lane Racing - 4698
Bryan Grove Racing - 4546
Seeling Motorsports - 4278
Bill McCandless Ford - 4246
D3 Motorsports Group - 3898
Premier Motorsports - 2724

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/7):
Zeb Wise - 4862
Chris Windom - 4698
Tyler Courtney - 4183
Sye Lynch - 3990
Conner Morrell - 3898
J.J. Hickle - 3840
Tim Shaffer - 3756
Kerry Madsen - 2468
Parker Price-Miller - 2466
Scotty Thiel - 2368

 

 

Tyler Courtney claims The Night Before The 50 for first-ever Port Royal All Star win and $10,000

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 8, 2023) - A surefire frontrunner for “Race of the Year,” Port Royal Speedway’s annual The Night Before The Tuscarora 50 gave fans more than they bargained for, not only witnessing multiple lead changes and a chaotic race to the finish, but ultimately a first-time Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winner at the notorious “Speed Palace.”

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, the reigning two-time All Star Series champion and ace of the well-known NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, came out on top Friday night at the Juniata County Fairgrounds halfmile, earning command for the second and final time on lap 22 before racing on to a $10,000 score. Although leading the last third of the 30-lap contest, Courtney faced multiple challenges, forced to fend off not only an All Star championship rival in Zeb Wise, but also 11 track championships, six of which belonging to Fayetteville’s Lance Dewease with the remaining five owned by Logan Wagner.

Dewease, who drove into second on lap 26, did everything he could to gain the extra spot, but Courtney proved to be too strong, even withstanding one final single file restart as the result of a caution on lap 27.

“Lance [Dewease] is really good at getting guys to run a little too hard. I wasn’t trying to do that, while still getting into the corner low enough to take away his air. My car was just so good…I could stick it anywhere,” Courtney explained. “We’ve been close here so many times, but we always seemed to fade at the end. Tonight, I felt like we kept getting better as the race went on. This makes me very excited for tomorrow.”

Zeb Wise, who started second on the A-Main grid, led the first 10 circuits of The Night Before The 50, eventually losing command to Clute, Texas, native Aaron Reutzel after accidental contact with a lapped car ruined his momentum.

Meanwhile, Courtney put himself into a pouncing position by lap 17, first climbing ahead of Wise, then setting his aim on Reutzel. A cushion slip by Reutzel allowed Courtney to scoot by the three-time All Star champion on trip 20, only to lose the lead to the Texan the following lap. By the exit of turn two on lap 22, Country was back in control, once again taking advantage of a cushion mishap by Reutzel, this time in turns one and two.

Logan Wagner and Lance Dewease each made their presence known during the back half of the 30-lapper, both getting by Wise and Reutzel before beginning their quest for the point. The aforementioned caution on lap 27, which ended up involving early race leader Aaron Reutzel, stirred-up the final running order. Dewease held on to finish second, followed by Wise, with a final lunge for third over Logan Wagner, and Cory Eliason.

ON DECK:
The 56th running of the prestigious Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 9: 50-laps, $56,000-to-win.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | September 8, 2023:
56th Annual Tuscarora 50 | The Night Before | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 48
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Danny Dietrich | 16.913
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 16.600
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Lance Dewease
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Logan Wagner
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Brian Brown
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Austin Bishop
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Jeff Halligan (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kraig Kinser

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 39M-Lance Dewease[7]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 4. 69K-Logan Wagner[8]; 5. 11-Cory Eliason[3]; 6. 9P-Parker Price Miller[5]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[15]; 8. 19-Brent Marks[9]; 9. 5-Dylan Cisney[11]; 10. 55-Kerry Madsen[10]; 11. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[19]; 12. 11T-TJ Stutts[16]; 13. 55W-Mike Wagner[22]; 14. 45H-Jeff Halligan[26]; 15. 13-Justin Peck[14]; 16. 42-Sye Lynch[18]; 17. 21-Brian Brown[21]; 18. 6-Ryan Smith[20]; 19. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[12]; 20. 70-Kraig Kinser[23]; 21. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[27]; 22. 20-Ryan Taylor[24]; 23. 1-Hunter Schuerenberg[13]; 24. (DNF) 23-Devon Borden[6]; 25. (DNF) 8-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 26. (DNF) 71-Anthony Macri[17]; 27. (DNF) 47K-Kody Lehman[28]; 28. (DNF) 4-Chris Windom[25] LAP LEADERS: Zeb Wise (1-10), Aaron Reutzel (11-19), Tyler Courtney (20), Aaron Reutzel (21), Tyler Courtney (22-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 2. 55W-Mike Wagner[3]; 3. 70-Kraig Kinser[6]; 4. 20-Ryan Taylor[4]; 5. 35B-Austin Bishop[2]; 6. 12-Blane Heimbach[15]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[9]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[12]; 9. 51-Freddie Rahmer[7]; 10. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[13]; 11. 21P-Jonathan Preston; 12. 47K-Kody Lehman[14]; 13. 45H-Jeff Halligan; 14. 4-Chris Windom[8]; 15. 33-Derek Hauck[11]; 16. 28M-Conner Morrell[10]; 17. (DNF) 95-Garrett Bard[5]

Computer Man C Feature (10 Laps): 1. 45H-Jeff Halligan[1]; 2. 21P-Jonathan Preston[3]; 3. 97-Brandon Spithaler[2]; 4. 99-Devin Adams[9]; 5. 12S-Brent Shearer[10]; 6. 77-Lynton Jeffrey[5]; 7. 29-Carl Bowser[7]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton[8]; 9. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[6]; 10. 36D-Devin Brenneman[11]; 11. 17-Cole Young[12]; 12. 2C-Cory Thornton[13]; 13. 97H-Brie Hershey[4]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 8-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason[2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 5. 9P-Parker Price Miller[8]; 6. 23-Devon Borden[5]; 7. 39M-Lance Dewease[7]; 8. 69K-Logan Wagner[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 39M-Lance Dewease[1]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[5]; 4. 11-Cory Eliason[4]; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner[6]; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer[3]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman[8]; 8. 45H-Jeff Halligan[7]; 9. 12S-Brent Shearer[9]; 10. 2C-Cory Thornton[10]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price Miller[4]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 4. 6-Ryan Smith[6]; 5. 20-Ryan Taylor[5]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 7. 12-Blane Heimbach[9]; 8. 97H-Brie Hershey[8]; 9. 99-Devin Adams[10]; 10. 36D-Devin Brenneman[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 8-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney[2]; 3. 23-Devon Borden[4]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch[3]; 5. 95-Garrett Bard[7]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[6]; 7. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 8. 21P-Jonathan Preston[8]; 9. 35-Zach Hampton[9]; 10. 17-Cole Young[10]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 3. 1-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 4. 71-Anthony Macri[5]; 5. 70-Kraig Kinser[7]; 6. 33-Derek Hauck[9]; 7. 35B-Austin Bishop[3]; 8. 77-Lynton Jeffrey[8]; 9. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[6]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 69K-Logan Wagner[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts[6]; 4. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[7]; 5. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[5]; 8. 97-Brandon Spithaler[8]; 9. 29-Carl Bowser[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:16.600[47]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:16.633[34]; 3. 23-Devon Borden, 00:16.660[26]; 4. 19-Brent Marks, 00:16.701[32]; 5. 21-Brian Brown, 00:16.737[46]; 6. 69K-Logan Wagner, 00:16.787[42]; 7. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:16.826[22]; 8. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:16.831[4]; 9. 1-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:16.839[37]; 10. 39M-Lance Dewease, 00:16.861[9]; 11. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:16.909[1]; 12. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:16.911[14]; 13. 35B-Austin Bishop, 00:16.974[33]; 14. 71-Anthony Macri, 00:16.982[31]; 15. 13-Justin Peck, 00:17.015[17]; 16. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 00:17.106[2]; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:17.107[10]; 18. 4-Chris Windom, 00:17.110[48]; 19. 5-Dylan Cisney, 00:17.220[25]; 20. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:17.227[40]; 21. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:17.253[21]; 22. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:17.285[23]; 23. 98-Jarrett Cavalet, 00:17.312[35]; 24. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 00:17.315[19]; 25. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:17.348[45]; 26. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:17.349[28]; 27. 55W-Mike Wagner, 00:17.357[5]; 28. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:17.422[18]; 29. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr, 00:17.454[41]; 30. 20-Ryan Taylor, 00:17.461[13]; 31. 45H-Jeff Halligan, 00:17.491[6]; 32. 95-Garrett Bard, 00:17.560[29]; 33. 47K-Kody Lehman, 00:17.593[7]; 34. 97-Brandon Spithaler, 00:17.718[44]; 35. 21P-Jonathan Preston, 00:17.748[24]; 36. 6-Ryan Smith, 00:17.821[11]; 37. 29-Carl Bowser, 00:17.853[43]; 38. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:17.860[39]; 39. 36D-Devin Brenneman, 00:17.889[12]; 40. 97H-Brie Hershey, 00:17.909[20]; 41. 12-Blane Heimbach, 00:17.910[16]; 42. 35-Zach Hampton, 00:17.956[30]; 43. 77-Lynton Jeffrey, 00:17.991[38]; 44. 99-Devin Adams, 00:18.077[15]; 45. 17-Cole Young, 00:18.231[27]; 46. 33-Derek Hauck, 00:18.286[36]; 47. 12S-Brent Shearer, 00:18.729[8]; 48. 2C-Cory Thornton, 00:59.999[3]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/8):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4986
Rudeen Racing - 4972
Vermeer Motorsports - 4854
Lane Racing - 4698
Bryan Grove Racing - 4546
Bill McCandless Ford - 4246
Seeling Motorsports - 4278
D3 Motorsports Group - 3898
Premier Motorsports - 2724

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/8):
Zeb Wise - 4862
Chris Windom - 4698
Tyler Courtney - 4183
Sye Lynch - 3990
Conner Morrell - 3898
J.J. Hickle - 3840
Tim Shaffer - 3756
Kerry Madsen - 2468
Parker Price-Miller - 2466
Scotty Thiel - 2368

 

 

All Stars set aim on The Speed Palace for three-day Tuscarora 50 September 7-9

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 6, 2023) - In what has become the “Granddaddy Of Them All” for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, is set to host the annual Tuscarora 50 during the coming weekend, all of which blasting off tomorrow night, Thursday, September 7, with a $10,000-to-win preliminary main event. The 56th running of the prestigious Juniata County program will feature three, full days of All Star and Pennsylvania Posse action, highlighted with the weekend-ending 50-lap, $56,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 on Saturday night. Friday’s program, dubbed The Night Before The 50, will also feature a $10,000-to-win preliminary.

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri, a name certainly synonymous with high speeds at the Speed Palace, is the defending Tuscarora 50 champion, earning his $60,000 prize all the way back from row ten. Marcri hard-charged his way forward in 41 circuits, taking command from five-time track champion, Logan Wagner, after a late-race restart.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will roll into Port Royal Speedway fresh off of a two-day sweep in the Buckeye State, taking over the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” for the annual Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, September 1-2. Two programs ended with two different winners with the “Madman” Kerry Madsen and Zeb Wise each attaining high honors. Madsen, at the helm of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55, took the $6,000 opener on Friday with Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing No. 26, earning the $12,000 Attica Ambush finale crown. The $12,000 score was the richest ever for an All Star at the Attica bullring.

Speaking of Wise, the Angola, Indiana, native is currently on top of the All Star driver title chase heading into Tuscarora 50 weekend, leading the pair of NOS Energy Drink-backed entries of Chris Windom and Tyler Courtney. Wise is a seven-time winner thus far in 2023.

Despite being behind in the driver chase, partially due to his mid-season absence as the result of injury, Tyler Courtney’s Clauson Marshall Racing still holds down the fort in the All Stars’ owner title chase, holding an eight point advantage over Rudeen Racing. With only five events remaining on the schedule, the 2023 All Star owner chase could come down as the closest in the Series history.

Those wanting to learn more about Port Royal Speedway and the 56th running of the Tuscarora 50 can do so by visiting Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/2):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4836
Rudeen Racing - 4828
Vermeer Motorsports - 4724
Lane Racing - 4596
Bryan Grove Racing - 4438
Seeling Motorsports - 4188
Bill McCandless Ford - 4156
D3 Motorsports Group - 3808
Premier Motorsports - 2588

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/2):
Zeb Wise - 4718
Chris Windom - 4596
Tyler Courtney - 4033
Sye Lynch - 3872
J.J. Hickle - 3840
Conner Morrell - 3808
Tim Shaffer - 3756
Scotty Thiel - 2368
Kerry Madsen - 2338
Parker Price-Miller - 2328

 

 

Zeb Wise claims Attica Ambush finale for $12,000 payday

ATTICA, Ohio (September 2, 2023) - It was close to a weekend sweep at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, but Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise stepped in with other plans, ultimately concluding the speedway’s annual Attica Ambush presented by Janet Holbrook with a feature score. The victory, a $12,000 prize - the richest Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 prize in the track’s history - bumped Wise’s All Star victory count to four at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” now with 11-career All Star triumphs to his name, seven of which occurring during the 2023 season.

Although Wise was able to turn up the volume late, it was Friday night winner, Kerry Madsen, who claimed the early race lead, driving on to command the first 17 circuits before being overtaken by the Rudeen Racing No. 26. A mid-race caution on lap 16 is what set the winning tone for Wise, earning a great restart to take third from “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, then sliding by Madsen in turn four just two circuits later.

Courtney would eventually follow Wise by Madsen the following lap, and despite wave after wave of two and three wide traffic, Wise held strong, leading Courtney, Madsen, Kyle Reinhardt, and Chris Windom to the final checkers.

“Just by the way my car was handling, I knew I’d be good late. But as the race went on, I started to struggle more and more. Especially with traffic,” Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, driver of the Rudeen Racing/Rayce Rudeen Foundation No. 26 sprint car, said. “The lapped guys were having a race of their own, and they were putting on one heck of a show, I just didn’t know where I needed to go. I’m not sure where Tyler [Courtney] was behind me, but I knew he had to be close.

“Just hats off to this entire team,” Wise added. “We struggled some last night, but they gave me one heck of a race car tonight. They really make my job easy. Hats off to all of the fans. I love being at Attica and we love racing here.”

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a trip to Port Royal, Pennsylvania’s Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Thursday through Saturday, September 7-9. The 55th Annual Tuscarora 50 will be the weekend headliner, highlighted by back-to-back $10,000-to-win preliminaries on Thursday and Friday, all of which followed by the 50-lap, $55,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 finale on Saturday. The three-day spectacle will be the All Stars’ final visit to the Keystone State this season.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | September 2, 2023:
$12,000-to-win | Attica Ambush presented by Janet Holbrook
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 38
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 12.926
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 12.907
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Carl Bowser
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chris Windom
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Creed Kemenah
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cole Duncan
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Tyler Gunn
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Kerry Madsen
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Kraig Kinser (+6)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Travis Philo

Tezos A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 3. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 4. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[8]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[6]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry[9]; 7. 29-Carl Bowser[4]; 8. 9-Trey Jacobs[11]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch[10]; 10. 5-Byron Reed[12]; 11. 23-Cale Thomas[7]; 12. 88-Austin McCarl[13]; 13. 15K-Creed Kemenah[3]; 14. 8M-TJ Michael[17]; 15. 5T-Travis Philo[20]; 16. 22-Cole Duncan[21]; 17. 70-Kraig Kinser[23]; 18. 7N-Darin Naida[14]; 19. 50YR-JJ Hickle[15]; 20. 35-Stuart Brubaker[18]; 21. 97-Zeth Sabo[22]; 22. (DNF) 4S-Tyler Street[16]; 23. (DNF) 32-Bryce Lucius[19]; 24. (DNF) 5J-Jake Hesson[24] LAP LEADERS: Kerry Madsen (1-17), Zeb Wise (18-40)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 22-Cole Duncan[1]; 2. 97-Zeth Sabo[5]; 3. 70-Kraig Kinser[7]; 4. 5J-Jake Hesson[2]; 5. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6]; 6. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[12]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 8. 15C-Chris Andrews[10]; 9. 16-DJ Foos[15]; 10. 83M-Broc Martin[11]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson[9]; 12. 5E-Bobby Elliott[14]; 13. 20-Danial Burkhart[16]; 14. 90-Jeffrey Neubert[17]; 15. 75-Jerry Dahms[13]; 16. (DNF) 12-Brian Lay[8]; 17. (DNF) 49X-Tim Shaffer[4]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[3]; 3. 15K-Creed Kemenah[2]; 4. 29-Carl Bowser[4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[5]; 7. 23-Cale Thomas[8]; 8. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[7]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[3]; 3. 88-Austin McCarl[7]; 4. 4S-Tyler Street[2]; 5. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[9]; 7. 5J-Jake Hesson[6]; 8. 15C-Chris Andrews[8]; 9. 5E-Bobby Elliott[10]; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[5]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 29-Carl Bowser[2]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch[1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[5]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6]; 6. 97-Zeth Sabo[8]; 7. 12-Brian Lay[7]; 8. 83M-Broc Martin[3]; 9. 20-Danial Burkhart[9]; 10. (DNS) 6-Jimmie Ward Jr

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Chris Windom[1]; 2. 9-Trey Jacobs[3]; 3. 7N-Darin Naida[2]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 5. 32-Bryce Lucius[7]; 6. 49X-Tim Shaffer[5]; 7. 70-Kraig Kinser[6]; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms[8]; 9. 90-Jeffrey Neubert[9]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 15K-Creed Kemenah[1]; 2. 5-Byron Reed[3]; 3. 50YR-JJ Hickle[2]; 4. 23-Cale Thomas[4]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[8]; 9. 16-DJ Foos[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.907[11]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.992[26]; 3. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.056[9]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:13.115[1]; 5. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.132[2]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:13.205[4]; 7. 22-Cole Duncan, 00:13.226[5]; 8. 5J-Jake Hesson, 00:13.237[6]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:13.270[12]; 10. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:13.274[8]; 11. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:13.295[7]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.296[3]; 13. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.328[27]; 14. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:13.396[31]; 15. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.402[30]; 16. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 00:13.409[10]; 17. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:13.492[21]; 18. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.538[22]; 19. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.545[25]; 20. 29-Carl Bowser, 00:13.572[13]; 21. 83M-Broc Martin, 00:13.588[14]; 22. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:13.593[33]; 23. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:13.616[15]; 24. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:13.616[24]; 25. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:13.618[17]; 26. 12-Brian Lay, 00:13.619[16]; 27. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.625[29]; 28. 97-Zeth Sabo, 00:13.679[19]; 29. 5-Byron Reed, 00:13.721[35]; 30. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:13.781[34]; 31. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 00:13.822[37]; 32. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.949[32]; 33. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek, 00:14.072[36]; 34. 16-DJ Foos, 00:14.210[38]; 35. 20-Danial Burkhart, 00:14.806[20]; 36. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:14.929[28]; 37. 90-Jeffrey Neubert, 00:14.972[23]; 38. (DNS) 6-Jimmie Ward Jr, 00:59.999

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/2):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4836
Rudeen Racing - 4828
Vermeer Motorsports - 4724
Lane Racing - 4596
Bryan Grove Racing - 4438
Seeling Motorsports - 4188
Bill McCandless Ford - 4156
D3 Motorsports Group - 3808
Premier Motorsports - 2588

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/2):
Zeb Wise - 4718
Chris Windom - 4596
Tyler Courtney - 4033
Sye Lynch - 3872
J.J. Hickle - 3840
Conner Morrell - 3808
Tim Shaffer - 3756
Scotty Thiel - 2368
Kerry Madsen - 2338
Parker Price-Miller - 2328

 

 

Kerry Madsen perfect for $6,000 in Attica Ambush opener

ATTICA, Ohio (September 1, 2023) - The “Madman” Kerry Madsen was perfect on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, not only opening the annual “Attica Ambush” presented by Janet Holbrook with a $6,000 payday, but leading all 35 circuits in the process, simultaneously securing his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2023 season. Madsen, pilot of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 sprint car, is now a 12-time All Star winner over the course of his illustrious open wheel career, leading two-time and defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, and recent Bryan Grove Racing hiree, Kyle Reinhardt, to the final checkers.

As noted, Madsen led every lap of Attica’s Ambush opener, securing the lead at the official start over Zeb Wise and Kyle Reinhardt. Despite maintaining a perfect track record from the point, the St Marys, New South Wales, Australia, native did encounter some disturbances, most of which in the form of cautions, as well as a few run-ins with lapped traffic.

While Madsen maintained control, the battle for second was far from subtle with Zeb Wise, Tyler Courtney, and Kyle Reinhardt each throwing their hats in the ring for a podium spot. Seemingly, Reinhardt was the ace to put the most pressure on Madsen, actually showing his nose and working for the lead with just over five remaining. Unfortunately, the Neptune City, New Jersey, native ended his top spot tango on lap 30, nearly spinning to a spot in turn two while battling the Madman.

“It’s stressful being out front…you never know where you need to go or where you need to be,” Kerry Madsen stated. “Just hats off to this entire team. To win at Attica, you have to have a really good race car, and that’s what we had here tonight. Happy to get it done for everyone at Vermeer Motorsports. A tip of the hat to all of our progress. Fast cars win races.”

ON DECK:
Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, a staple on the All Star campaign trail with three events contested already in 2023, will host “America’s Series” this Friday and Saturday, September 1-2, set to headline their annual two-day Attica Ambush. Featuring two, complete programs, Attica’s doubleheader will also feature two major paydays including a $12,000-to-win finale on Saturday evening; Friday’s opener will award $6,000.

As noted, Attica Raceway Park hosted the All Star Circuit of Champions on three prior occasions already this season including one during the annual running of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Three appearances resulted in three different winners, one of which was Rudeen Racing’s own Zeb Wise, who opened the aforementioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event with a triumph over Tyler Courtney and Jordan Ryan. Wise is currently on top of the All Star driver standings heading into the two-day visit to the Buckeye State, leading Lane Racing’s Chris Windom and Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | September 1, 2023:
$6,000-to-win | ATTICA AMBUSH Presented by Janet Holbrook
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 36
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Sye Lynch | 13.058
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 13.241
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Byron Reed
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Kerry Madsen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: J.J. Hickle
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cale Thomas
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Zeth Sabo
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Kerry Madsen
Tezos A-Main Winner: Kerry Madsen
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Cale Thomas (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Zeth Sabo

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 3. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 5. 09-Craig Mintz[13]; 6. 9-Trey Jacobs[10]; 7. 4-Chris Windom[7]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[11]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch[15]; 10. 23-Cale Thomas[21]; 11. 25-Chris Myers[16]; 12. 5-Byron Reed[8]; 13. 49X-Tim Shaffer[14]; 14. 88-Austin McCarl[6]; 15. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[23]; 16. 7N-Darin Naida[18]; 17. 97-Zeth Sabo[25]; 18. 68G-Tyler Gunn[9]; 19. 50YR-JJ Hickle[5]; 20. 29-Carl Bowser[24]; 21. (DNF) 33W-Cap Henry[17]; 22. (DNF) 32-Bryce Lucius[19]; 23. (DNF) 15C-Chris Andrews[12]; 24. (DNF) 35-Stuart Brubaker[20]; 25. (DNF) 19-Paige Polyak[22] LAP LEADERS: Kerry Madsen (1-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 23-Cale Thomas[1]; 2. 19-Paige Polyak[2]; 3. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[3]; 4. 29-Carl Bowser[6]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[8]; 6. 97-Zeth Sabo[12]; 7. 24D-Danny Sams III[7]; 8. 16-DJ Foos[11]; 9. 4S-Tyler Street[10]; 10. 15K-Creed Kemenah[9]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[14]; 12. 12-Brian Lay[13]; 13. 75-Jerry Dahms[16]; 14. (DNS) 70-Henry Malcuit; 15. (DNS) 28M-Conner Morrell; 16. (DNS) 90-Jeffrey Neubert

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 4. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[8]; 5. 50YR-JJ Hickle[4]; 6. 88-Austin McCarl[5]; 7. 4-Chris Windom[7]; 8. 5-Byron Reed[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 5-Byron Reed[1]; 2. 68G-Tyler Gunn[3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 5. 33W-Cap Henry[6]; 6. 19-Paige Polyak[7]; 7. 29-Carl Bowser[8]; 8. 23-Cale Thomas[5]; 9. 12-Brian Lay[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[3]; 3. 09-Craig Mintz[2]; 4. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 5. 32-Bryce Lucius[7]; 6. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[9]; 8. 97-Zeth Sabo[8]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[6]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 50YR-JJ Hickle[1]; 2. 15C-Chris Andrews[7]; 3. 88-Austin McCarl[4]; 4. 25-Chris Myers[5]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[9]; 6. 70-Henry Malcuit[2]; 7. 15K-Creed Kemenah[8]; 8. (DNS) 4S-Tyler Street; 9. (DNS) 90-Jeffrey Neubert

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 9-Trey Jacobs[1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer[5]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[4]; 5. 7N-Darin Naida[3]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[8]; 7. 24D-Danny Sams III[6]; 8. 16-DJ Foos[7]; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.241[1]; 2. 5-Byron Reed, 00:13.427[2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:13.460[4]; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 00:13.501[6]; 5. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:13.554[3]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:13.600[8]; 7. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:13.699[21]; 8. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.706[13]; 9. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:13.739[15]; 10. 19-Paige Polyak, 00:13.767[9]; 11. 29-Carl Bowser, 00:13.867[7]; 12. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.927[36]; 13. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.980[28]; 14. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:14.011[16]; 15. 12-Brian Lay, 00:14.063[5]; 16. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:14.087[12]; 17. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.093[33]; 18. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek, 00:14.121[10]; 19. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:14.146[14]; 20. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:14.159[30]; 21. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:14.204[26]; 22. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 00:14.228[35]; 23. 70-Henry Malcuit, 00:14.233[20]; 24. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:14.266[18]; 25. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:14.348[22]; 26. 24D-Danny Sams III, 00:14.374[31]; 27. 25-Chris Myers, 00:14.400[19]; 28. 90-Jeffrey Neubert, 00:14.504[25]; 29. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:14.523[23]; 30. 16-DJ Foos, 00:14.534[29]; 31. 97-Zeth Sabo, 00:14.537[11]; 32. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:14.547[17]; 33. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:14.563[24]; 34. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.593[34]; 35. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:14.820[32]; 36. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:14.857[27]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 9/1):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4690
Rudeen Racing - 4678
Vermeer Motorsports - 4580
Lane Racing - 4456
Bryan Grove Racing - 4296
Seeling Motorsports - 4080
Bill McCandless Ford - 4020
D3 Motorsports Group - 3718
Premier Motorsports - 2588

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 9/1):
Zeb Wise - 4568
Chris Windom - 4456
Tyler Courtney - 3887
Sye Lynch - 3740
J.J. Hickle - 3728
Conner Morrell - 3718
Tim Shaffer - 3666
Scotty Thiel - 2368
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Kerry Madsen - 2194

About Tezos:
Tezos is smart money, redefining what it means to hold and exchange value in a digitally connected world. A self-upgradable and energy-efficient Proof of Stake blockchain with a proven track record, Tezos seamlessly adopts tomorrow’s innovations without network disruptions today. For more information, please visit www.tezos.com.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life. For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1. Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

All Stars gear up for Attica Ambush September 1-2

ATTICA, Ohio (August 30, 2023) - The month of September is officially underway for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, and the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” is first on the hit list.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, a staple on the All Star campaign trail with three events contested already in 2023, will host “America’s Series” this Friday and Saturday, September 1-2, set to headline their annual two-day Attica Ambush. Featuring two, complete programs, Attica’s doubleheader will also feature two major paydays including a $12,000-to-win finale on Saturday evening; Friday’s opener will award $6,000.

As noted, Attica Raceway Park hosted the All Star Circuit of Champions on three prior occasions already this season including one during the annual running of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Three appearances resulted in three different winners, one of which was Rudeen Racing’s own Zeb Wise, who opened the aforementioned Ohio Sprint Speedweek event with a triumph over Tyler Courtney and Jordan Ryan. Wise is currently on top of the All Star driver standings heading into the two-day visit to the Buckeye State, leading Lane Racing’s Chris Windom and Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney.

Fremont, Ohio’s Craig Mintz and Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks each were victorious at Attica Raceway Park in April, each doing so in dramatic fashion. Mintz earned his victory with a last corner pass of Wise, while Marks accomplished his impressive feat from 20th, also overtaking the Rudeen Racing No. 26.

America’s Series will roll into Ohio fresh off of a two-day visit to the Wolverine State, headlining action at Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan, and Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, on Friday and Saturday, August 25-26. Zeb Wise was the man on top in Auburn, while two-time and defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, claimed the $8,500 top prize at Butler.

Those seeking additional information pertaining to Attica Raceway Park’s Attica Ambush should visit the facility online at www.atticaracewaypark.com. Racing is slated to begin at 7:45 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/26):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4544
Rudeen Racing - 4536
Vermeer Motorsports - 4430
Lane Racing - 4320
Bryan Grove Racing - 4152
Seeling Motorsports - 3964
Bill McCandless Ford - 3910
D3 Motorsports Group - 3628
Premier Motorsports - 2498

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/26):
Zeb Wise - 4426
Chris Windom - 4320
Tyler Courtney - 3741
Conner Morrell - 3628
J.J. Hickle - 3616
Sye Lynch - 3608
Tim Shaffer - 3542
Scotty Thiel - 2368
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Greg Wilson - 2078

About Tezos:
Tezos is smart money, redefining what it means to hold and exchange value in a digitally connected world. A self-upgradable and energy-efficient Proof of Stake blockchain with a proven track record, Tezos seamlessly adopts tomorrow’s innovations without network disruptions today. For more information, please visit www.tezos.com.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life. For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1. Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Tyler Courtney capitalizes for Mace Thomas Classic triumph at Butler Motor Speedway

QUINCY, Mich. (August 26, 2023) - It was a prime opportunity for “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney to capitalize, and that’s exactly what the Indianapolis, Indiana, native did, inheriting command on lap 16 of the 30-lap Mace Thomas Classic at Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, and never looking back. The victory, a first-ever at the Butler highbanks, ultimately secured the two-time and defending Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titleholder with his eighth Series triumph of the season, now with 24 in his All Star career. In addition, the victory propelled Clauson Marshall Racing to the top of the All Star owner standings, now in charge by eight markers over Rudeen Racing.

As noted, Courtney took command of the 30-lap contest on lap 16, capitalizing on fellow title contender Zeb Wise’s misfortune. The now former Series point leader and Friday night Tri-City Motor Speedway winner made contact with a lapped car, coming together as the pair battled by the flagstand. The abrupt contact left Wise and Rudeen Racing with a heavily damaged front-end; they were unable to return.

Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt, the newest ace of the Bryan Grove Racing No. 45 sprinter, led the first five circuits over Wise, eventually losing command by a turn four slider the following trip.

The “Madman” Kerry Madsen would race home second in the Mace Thomas Classic, followed by Lane Racing’s Chris Windom, J.J. Hickle, and Adam Kekich.

“I think we were honestly catching [Wise] up until that point. I definitely didn’t want to see that happen to him. I want to race him through the end of this championship hunt,” Tyler Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, said. “They’ve been really, really good this year, and they’ve forced us to chase them. The big picture is, you don’t want to see that happen, but when it does, you have to capitalize. I’ve come to really cherish these wins and moments like this. This was my first time at Butler, but what an amazing crowd. Hopefully everyone enjoyed that.”

ON DECK:
With the month of August officially in the books, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now focus on the month of September, set to kick things off with a doubleheader at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 1-2. Dubbed the Attica Ambush, the two-day northwest Ohio invasion will feature two, full programs with Friday’s segment awarding $6,000, followed by Saturday’s Ambush finale awarding $12,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Butler Motor Speedway | August 26, 2023:
$8,500-to-win | Mace Thomas Classic
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 37
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 12.815
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 12.489 *NTR
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Corbin Gurley
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Scotty Thiel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: J.J. Hickle
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Greg Wilson
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Boston Mead

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[10]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[13]; 4. 50YR-JJ Hickle[6]; 5. 29-Adam Kekich[3]; 6. 97-Zeth Sabo[11]; 7. 23-Cale Thomas[9]; 8. 12-Corbin Gurley[7]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell[12]; 10. 70-Kraig Kinser[14]; 11. 73-Scotty Thiel[4]; 12. 7N-Darin Naida[22]; 13. 10JR-Keith Sheffer Jr[18]; 14. 16C-Tylar Rankin[17]; 15. 41-Thomas Schinderle[19]; 16. 17-Reece Saldana[24]; 17. 42M-Boston Mead[20]; 18. (DNF) 42-Sye Lynch[15]; 19. (DNF) 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 20. (DNF) 10BR-Jason Blonde[8]; 21. (DNF) 45-Kyle Reinhardt[2]; 22. (DNF) 27-Trey McGranahan[16]; 23. (DNF) 17B-Bill Balog[21]; 24. (DNF) 35-Stuart Brubaker[23] LAP LEADERS: Kyle Reinhardt (1-5), Zeb Wise (6-15), Tyler Courtney (16-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 17B-Bill Balog[3]; 2. 7N-Darin Naida[1]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker[9]; 4. 17-Reece Saldana[2]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[4]; 6. 3V-Chris Verda[7]; 7. 5E-Bobby Elliott[6]; 8. 4T-Josh Turner[8]; 9. 71M-Caden Englehart[10]; 10. 19-Jett Mann[14]; 11. 87E-Logan Easterday[5]; 12. 1A-Mark Aldrich[12]; 13. 20A-Andy Chehowski[11]; 14. (DNS) 77-Geoff Dodge; 15. (DNS) 7-Alex Aldrich; 16. (DNS) 32-Bryce Lucius; 17. (DNS) 15D-Darel Woolsey

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 3. 29-Adam Kekich[2]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel[7]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 6. 50YR-JJ Hickle[6]; 7. 12-Corbin Gurley[5]; 8. 10BR-Jason Blonde[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 12-Corbin Gurley[1]; 2. 97-Zeth Sabo[3]; 3. 29-Adam Kekich[4]; 4. 27-Trey McGranahan[6]; 5. 41-Thomas Schinderle[5]; 6. 87E-Logan Easterday[10]; 7. 4T-Josh Turner[7]; 8. 20A-Andy Chehowski[8]; 9. (DNF) 7-Alex Aldrich[9]; 10. (DNF) 32-Bryce Lucius[2]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 73-Scotty Thiel[1]; 2. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[6]; 5. 16C-Tylar Rankin[5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[8]; 7. 17-Reece Saldana[2]; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7]; 9. 19-Jett Mann[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 3. 28M-Conner Morrell[2]; 4. 70-Kraig Kinser[5]; 5. 10JR-Keith Sheffer Jr[6]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 5E-Bobby Elliott[8]; 8. 1A-Mark Aldrich[9]; 9. 77-Geoff Dodge[3]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 50YR-JJ Hickle[1]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[3]; 3. 10BR-Jason Blonde[2]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch[5]; 5. 42M-Boston Mead[8]; 6. 7N-Darin Naida[4]; 7. 3V-Chris Verda[7]; 8. 71M-Caden Englehart[6]; 9. (DNS) 15D-Darel Woolsey

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.489[25]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.645[14]; 3. 29-Adam Kekich, 00:12.711[5]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel, 00:12.753[13]; 5. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:12.836[34]; 6. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:12.851[35]; 7. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.852[24]; 8. 17-Reece Saldana, 00:12.856[17]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:12.862[22]; 10. 12-Corbin Gurley, 00:12.883[4]; 11. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:12.932[6]; 12. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:12.948[19]; 13. 10BR-Jason Blonde, 00:12.963[33]; 14. 16C-Tylar Rankin, 00:12.993[12]; 15. 77-Geoff Dodge, 00:13.024[20]; 16. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.042[18]; 17. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:13.043[36]; 18. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:13.048[23]; 19. 97-Zeth Sabo, 00:13.055[2]; 20. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:13.061[16]; 21. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:13.096[30]; 22. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.158[11]; 23. 10JR-Keith Sheffer Jr, 00:13.187[21]; 24. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.205[26]; 25. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 00:13.210[1]; 26. 71M-Caden Englehart, 00:13.237[29]; 27. 27-Trey McGranahan, 00:13.360[7]; 28. 19-Jett Mann, 00:13.411[15]; 29. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 00:13.516[27]; 30. 3V-Chris Verda, 00:13.576[32]; 31. 4T-Josh Turner, 00:13.687[10]; 32. 20A-Andy Chehowski, 00:13.702[3]; 33. 7-Alex Aldrich, 00:13.715[8]; 34. 1A-Mark Aldrich, 00:13.728[28]; 35. 87E-Logan Easterday, 00:13.856[9]; 36. (DQ) 42M-Boston Mead, 00:13.071[31]; 37. (DQ) 15D-Darel Woolsey, 00:15.035[37]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/26):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4544
Rudeen Racing - 4536
Vermeer Motorsports - 4430
Lane Racing - 4320
Bryan Grove Racing - 4152
Seeling Motorsports - 3964
Bill McCandless Ford - 3910
D3 Motorsports Group - 3628
Premier Motorsports - 2498

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/26):
Zeb Wise - 4426
Chris Windom - 4320
Tyler Courtney - 3741
Conner Morrell - 3628
J.J. Hickle - 3616
Sye Lynch - 3608
Tim Shaffer - 3542
Scotty Thiel - 2368
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Greg Wilson - 2078

 

 

Zeb Wise makes it two in a row with $7,000 score at Tri-City Motor Speedway

AUBURN, Mich. (August 25, 2023) - For the second time in as many tries, and for the sixth time this season, Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time conquering action in a first-ever appearance at Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan. Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing/Rayce Rudeen Foundation No. 26 sprint car, led all 30 circuits of the 30-lap contest, scoring a $7,000 top prize in the process to add to his recent $10,000 payday in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Wise’s career win total now stands at ten with the All Star Circuit of Champions, continuing his quest toward a first-ever Series championship.

“I owe it all to the four guys standing behind me. They do such an incredible job on this race car. They make my job really easy, that’s for sure,” Wise said. “Honestly, I don’t think I ran that well of a race, but it was enough to get it done. A pretty big win for me and my family, as we are not that far from home, especially tomorrow at Butler. We had the Chevy in tonight, which also says a lot about this team…we’ve been good no matter what we have under the hood.”

Although leading every lap, Wise’s campaign at the front of the field did not come without challenges, forced to withstand two momentum shifts in the form of cautions, mixed with periods of heavy lapped traffic. Vermeer Motorsports’ Kerry Madsen, and Premier Motorsports’ Kraig Kinser, each did everything they could to reel in the Rudeen Racing entry, but all attempts failed.

Kinser started 11th on the A-Main grid, powering his way to fourth by lap 12, then to third by lap 14. The former Knoxville Nationals champion went on to get by Madsen for second on lap 19, holding that position for a brief stint until the “Madman” was able to get back by in traffic on lap 24.

“Traffic was kinda difficult there at the end,” Wise continued. “I knew I probably needed to be on the bottom, but a lot of the slower guys were down there so it was hard for me to find the chance to move down. I just stayed true to what I was doing the whole race.”

ON DECK: With action in Auburn complete, Series competitors will venture due south to Quincy and invade Butler Speedway on Saturday, August 26. The $8,500-to-win Mace Thomas Classic will be the main attraction, welcoming the All Stars back to Butler for the first time since 2016. National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Dale Blaney, was the last to conquer the Butler oval with 25 total entries making the call.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Tri-City Motor Speedway | August 25, 2023: $7,000-to-win Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 30 Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 10.487 Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 10.332 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Danny Sams III Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Conner Morrell Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Dustin Daggett Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Adam Kekich Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Kraig Kinser (+8) Carquest Perseverance Award: Corbin Gurley

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[6]; 3. 70-Kraig Kinser[11]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[7]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[13]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[17]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[4]; 8. 32-Bryce Lucius[12]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch[8]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 11. 7N-Darin Naida[10]; 12. 73-Scotty Thiel[20]; 13. 22M-Dan McCarron[18]; 14. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 15. 97-Zeth Sabo[23]; 16. 50YR-JJ Hickle[15]; 17. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[9]; 18. 24D-Danny Sams III[5]; 19. 85-Dustin Daggett[19]; 20. 16C-Tylar Rankin[14]; 21. 5-Byron Reed[21]; 22. 12-Corbin Gurley[24]; 23. 29-Adam Kekich[25]; 24. (DNF) 71H-Max Stambaugh[22]; 25. (DNF) 77-Geoff Dodge[16] LAP LEADERS: Zeb Wise

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 85-Dustin Daggett[1]; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel[3]; 3. 5-Byron Reed[4]; 4. 71H-Max Stambaugh[2]; 5. 97-Zeth Sabo[8]; 6. 12-Corbin Gurley[5]; 7. 29-Adam Kekich[11]; 8. 15K-Creed Kemenah[7]; 9. 41-Thomas Schinderle[6]; 10. 4T-Josh Turner[12]; 11. 3V-Chris Verda[9]; 12. (DNS) 5E-Bobby Elliott

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 23-Cale Thomas[3]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[5]; 5. 24D-Danny Sams III[4]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 24D-Danny Sams III[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[1]; 4. 70-Kraig Kinser[3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 71H-Max Stambaugh[6]; 8. 5-Byron Reed[9]; 9. 97-Zeth Sabo[8]; 10. 29-Adam Kekich[10]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[2]; 3. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 4. 32-Bryce Lucius[5]; 5. 50YR-JJ Hickle[7]; 6. 77-Geoff Dodge[6]; 7. 85-Dustin Daggett[3]; 8. 41-Thomas Schinderle[10]; 9. 3V-Chris Verda[9]; 10. (DNF) 5E-Bobby Elliott[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 28M-Conner Morrell[1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 3. 7N-Darin Naida[2]; 4. 23-Cale Thomas[4]; 5. 16C-Tylar Rankin[5]; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron[8]; 7. 73-Scotty Thiel[7]; 8. 12-Corbin Gurley[9]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah[6]; 10. 4T-Josh Turner[10]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:10.332[8]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:10.410[12]; 3. 23-Cale Thomas, 00:10.477[17]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:10.479[23]; 5. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:10.523[24]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:10.526[6]; 7. 24D-Danny Sams III, 00:10.592[7]; 8. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:10.603[15]; 9. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:10.624[26]; 10. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:10.639[2]; 11. 85-Dustin Daggett, 00:10.641[1]; 12. 4-Chris Windom, 00:10.659[11]; 13. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:10.659[13]; 14. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:10.659[19]; 15. 16C-Tylar Rankin, 00:10.665[21]; 16. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 00:10.666[14]; 17. 77-Geoff Dodge, 00:10.680[4]; 18. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:10.720[30]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:10.730[25]; 20. 50YR-JJ Hickle, 00:10.743[18]; 21. 97-Zeth Sabo, 00:10.770[5]; 22. 73-Scotty Thiel, 00:10.770[9]; 23. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 00:10.785[28]; 24. 22M-Dan McCarron, 00:10.789[16]; 25. 5-Byron Reed, 00:10.818[29]; 26. 3V-Chris Verda, 00:10.850[20]; 27. 12-Corbin Gurley, 00:10.887[3]; 28. 29-Adam Kekich, 00:10.915[27]; 29. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 00:11.044[10]; 30. 4T-Josh Turner, 00:11.264[22]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/25): Rudeen Racing - 4424 Clauson Marshall Racing - 4394 Vermeer Motorsports - 4284 Lane Racing - 4176 Bryan Grove Racing - 4044 Seeling Motorsports - 3826 Bill McCandless Ford - 3770 D3 Motorsports Group - 3496 Premier Motorsports - 2368

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/25): Zeb Wise - 4314 Chris Windom - 4176 Tyler Courtney - 3591 Tim Shaffer - 3542 Conner Morrell - 3496 Sye Lynch - 3494 J.J. Hickle - 3474 Parker Price-Miller - 2328 Scotty Thiel - 2240 Anthony Macri - 2066

 

 

America’s Series ready for two-day Michigan invasion August 25-26

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 23, 2023) - The month of August will roll right along for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, and with their final New York visit of the season already in the books, “America’s Series” will now turn their attention toward the Wolverine State, set for a two-day invasion this Friday and Saturday, August 25-26. The two-race showcase, not returning to Michigan for the rest of the season, will feature two high-paying programs, all of which kicking off with a trip to Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan, on Friday, August 25. The weekend lidlifter will award a $7,000 top prize.

Once action in Auburn is complete, Series competitors will venture due south to Quincy and invade Butler Speedway on Saturday, August 26. The $8,500-to-win Mace Thomas Classic will be the main attraction, welcoming the All Stars back to Butler for the first time since 2016. National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Dale Blaney, was the last to conquer the Butler oval with 25 total entries making the call.

As hinted, the All Star Circuit of Champions will head to Michigan fresh off of a New York and Pennsylvania tripleheader on Friday through Sunday, August 18-20, visiting Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, and Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, Danny Varin, and Zeb Wise all earned victories on the weekend, respectively, with Courtney winning his first night back after a month-long vacancy; he was out due to injury.

Zeb Wise, a five-time All Star winner in 2023 aboard the Rudeen Racing No. 26, is the current driver championship point leader, maintaining a 130-point advantage over Lane Racing’s Chris Windom. With that said, Rudeen Racing is also in charge of the current All Star owner championship standings, holding down a ten-point gap over two-time champ, Clauson Marshall Racing.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/20):
Rudeen Racing - 4274
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4264
Vermeer Motorsports - 4138
Lane Racing - 4034
Bryan Grove Racing - 3928
Seeling Motorsports - 3706
Bill McCandless Ford - 3666
D3 Motorsports Group - 3360
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/20):
Zeb Wise - 4164
Chris Windom - 4034
Tim Shaffer - 3542
Tyler Courtney - 3461
Sye Lynch - 3362
Conner Morrell - 3360
J.J. Hickle - 3356
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 2066

 

 

Zeb Wise scores Kramer Kup crown at Selinsgrove worth $10,000

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (August 20, 2023) - Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise put it all together on Sunday night at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, not only helping the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 score another triumph in Pennsylvania Posse Country, but the Rudeen Racing ace nailed down a $10,000 top prize in the process, solidifying his fifth All Star victory of the season, this one commemorating National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Kramer Williamson. Wise, now with nine-career All Star wins to his credit, led all 30, non-stop circuits of the annual Kramer Kup, battling ahead relatively unscathed while keeping Brent Marks and Danny Dietrich at bay. The Kramer Kup triumph - scored from the pole - was Wise’s first-ever victory at the Selinsgrove halfmile.

Doing his best to chase down Wise but ultimately coming up short, Brent Marks finished second at Selinsgrove, followed Dietrich, two-time All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, and Justin Peck.

“Man, I don’t know what to say. I’m usually not very good on half mile tracks,” Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car, stated. “This is really special not only for me, but for the entire team. We’ve worked so hard to improve our program on bigger tracks and I think we’re finally where we need to be. We had a Ford in tonight and she ran great. This one seemed to hit harder than any other we’ve had, and we thought having the Ford in would give us the best chance.”

Brent Marks started his charge to second from eighth on the grid, working his way to fourth by lap five, then sliding Tyler Courtney for third on lap ten. The “Myerstown Missile” inched his way further through the field and eventually captured second on lap 16, this time overtaking the “Madman” Kerry Madsen with a slider in turn four. Despite all attempts late, Marks was unable to catch the Rudeen Racing No. 26.

Dietrich’s path to third started from 13th; he was the evening’s Hard Charger.

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a doubleheader weekend in the Wolverine State, set to visit Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan, and Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, on Friday and Saturday, August 25-26. The Michigan double will award a total winner’s share reaching $15,500; $7,000 on Friday and $8,500 on Saturday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Selinsgrove Speedway | August 20, 2023:
$10,000-to-win | Kramer Kup
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 24
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 16.348
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 16.203
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Zeth Sabo

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[8]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[13]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[6]; 6. 5C-Dylan Cisney[3]; 7. 55-Kerry Madsen[2]; 8. 23-Devon Borden[7]; 9. 12-Blane Heimbach[12]; 10. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 11. 11T-TJ Stutts[14]; 12. 29-Brandon Spithaler[10]; 13. 35-Austin Bishop[15]; 14. 5K-Jake Karklin[9]; 15. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[21]; 16. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[16]; 17. 4-Chris Windom[17]; 18. 66-Ryan Newton[18]; 19. 35S-Jason Shultz[20]; 20. 44-Dylan Norris[22]; 21. 97-Zeth Sabo[23]; 22. (DNF) 42-Sye Lynch[11]; 23. (DNF) 28M-Conner Morrell[19] LAP LEADERS: Zeb Wise (1-30)

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 3. 5C-Dylan Cisney[4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 5. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[3]; 6. 13-Justin Peck[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 23-Devon Borden[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch[3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[5]; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[6]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[8]; 8. 44-Dylan Norris[7]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 2. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[2]; 3. 29-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 4. 35S-Jason Shultz[7]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach[6]; 6. 11T-TJ Stutts[5]; 7. (DNF) 66-Ryan Newton[8]; 8. (DNF) 2D-Chase Dietz[4]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 3. 5K-Jake Karklin[2]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney[4]; 5. 35-Austin Bishop[5]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[7]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 8. (DNF) 97-Zeth Sabo[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:16.203[19]; 2. 2D-Chase Dietz, 00:16.272[18]; 3. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 00:16.294[21]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:16.352[24]; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 00:16.410[4]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:16.423[9]; 7. 23-Devon Borden, 00:16.431[12]; 8. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:16.443[20]; 9. 5K-Jake Karklin, 00:16.446[1]; 10. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:16.455[10]; 11. 29-Brandon Spithaler, 00:16.465[15]; 12. 19-Brent Marks, 00:16.486[13]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:16.502[16]; 14. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:16.544[14]; 15. 35-Austin Bishop, 00:16.547[17]; 16. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 00:16.582[3]; 17. 12-Blane Heimbach, 00:16.623[11]; 18. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:16.634[6]; 19. 44-Dylan Norris, 00:16.667[23]; 20. 35S-Jason Shultz, 00:16.684[8]; 21. 4-Chris Windom, 00:16.689[2]; 22. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:16.737[7]; 23. 66-Ryan Newton, 00:16.970[5]; 24. 97-Zeth Sabo, 00:17.098[22]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/20):
Rudeen Racing - 4274
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4264
Vermeer Motorsports - 4138
Lane Racing - 4034
Bryan Grove Racing - 3928
Seeling Motorsports - 3706
Bill McCandless Ford - 3666
D3 Motorsports Group - 3360
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/20):
Zeb Wise - 4164
Chris Windom - 4034
Tim Shaffer - 3542
Tyler Courtney - 3461
Sye Lynch - 3362
Conner Morrell - 3360
J.J. Hickle - 3356
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 2066

 

 

 

Danny Varin shocks All Stars for $10,000 victory at Utica-Rome Speedway

VERNON, N.Y. (August 19, 2023) - Night two in the Empire State resulted in another non-stop main event for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, but unlike one night prior at Dundee’s Outlaw Speedway, it was one of New York’s finest, Danny Varin, who conquered competition at Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, scoring a $10,000 payday for his first-ever Series victory. Varin, who started from the pole position, led every circuit of the 30-lap contest, driving off nearly uncontested except for periods of heavy traffic, and an early race threat by Kerry Madsen.
“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney battled home to finish second, followed by All Star championship contender and Rudeen Racing ace, Zeb Wise, Stewart Friesen, and Kerry Madsen.

“I’m just at a loss for words right now…I’m on cloud nine,” Danny Varin, who resides in Sharon Springs, New York, explained. “We’ve made some recent changes to this car and it’s really paid off. This is huge for this team. Just a dream come true for everyone involved. Hats off to all of the fans who packed this place, and to the track crew and staff. I’m not sure there’s a better track in New York right now.”

As noted, Vermeer Motorsports’ Kerry Madsen did have the opportunity to apply some pressure early on in the 30-lapper, doing so when Varin slipped off the edge in turn four on lap seven. Madsen pounced, but Varin fought back immediately.

Outlaw Speedway winner, Tyler Courtney, was the last to give any ounce of pressure, shrinking Varin’s lead to less than two seconds with three laps remaining. It goes without saying, Varin held on.

ON DECK:
A trek south and across the Pennsylvania border will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions to Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 20, and just like one night prior in Vernon, New York, the Selinsgrove invasion will award a $10,000 payday. Dubbed the Kramer Kup, honoring 2008 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kramer Williamson, the Selinsgrove Speedway visit will be the first of the season for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, not returning to the Keystone State until Thursday, September 7.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Utica-Rome Speedway | August 19, 2023:
$10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 24
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 15.687
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 15.983
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Chris Windom
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Danny Varin
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Danny Varin
Tezos A-Main Winner: Danny Varin
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Stewart Friesen (+7)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Joe Trenca

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 01-Danny Varin[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[6]; 4. 79-Stewart Friesen[11]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch[7]; 7. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[8]; 9. 29-Brandon Spithaler[5]; 10. 32B-Dale Blaney[12]; 11. 28M-Conner Morrell[13]; 12. 97-Zeth Sabo[19]; 13. 7NY-Matt Farnham[16]; 14. 45-Joe Trenca[14]; 15. 88C-Chad Miller[22]; 16. 3-Denny Peebles[17]; 17. 24-ROBERT HACKEL[23]; 18. 11M-Nathen McDowell[20]; 19. (DNF) 21-Jonathan Preston[15]; 20. (DNF) 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[9]; 21. (DNF) 5D-Jacob Dykstra[21]; 22. (DNF) 2-Dave Axton[10]; 23. (DNF) 98-John Trenca[18] LAP LEADERS: Danny Varin (1-30)

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 01-Danny Varin[1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[2]; 5. 29-Brandon Spithaler[4]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[6]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Chris Windom[1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[5]; 3. 79-Stewart Friesen[6]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 5. 21-Jonathan Preston[7]; 6. 3-Denny Peebles[8]; 7. (DNS) 5D-Jacob Dykstra; 8. (DNS) 28-Jordan Poirier

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 01-Danny Varin[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 3. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[2]; 4. 32B-Dale Blaney[3]; 5. 45-Joe Trenca[6]; 6. 7NY-Matt Farnham[5]; 7. 11M-Nathen McDowell[8]; 8. (DNF) 24-ROBERT HACKEL[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 3. 2-Dave Axton[5]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 5. 29-Brandon Spithaler[4]; 6. 98-John Trenca[8]; 7. (DNF) 97-Zeth Sabo[7]; 8. (DNF) 88C-Chad Miller[3]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:15.983[4]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:15.990[9]; 3. 29-Brandon Spithaler, 00:16.031[2]; 4. 4-Chris Windom, 00:16.140[6]; 5. 01-Danny Varin, 00:16.194[24]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:16.208[21]; 7. 28-Jordan Poirier, 00:16.287[23]; 8. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 00:16.300[8]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:16.351[22]; 10. 5D-Jacob Dykstra, 00:16.421[19]; 11. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:16.727[17]; 12. 88C-Chad Miller, 00:16.757[20]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:16.789[5]; 14. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 00:16.824[15]; 15. 2-Dave Axton, 00:16.848[7]; 16. 79-Stewart Friesen, 00:16.862[10]; 17. 45-Joe Trenca, 00:16.880[16]; 18. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:17.028[11]; 19. 21-Jonathan Preston, 00:17.153[12]; 20. 24-ROBERT HACKEL, 00:17.382[18]; 21. 97-Zeth Sabo, 00:17.533[13]; 22. 3-Denny Peebles, 00:17.766[14]; 23. 11M-Nathen McDowell, 00:18.324[3]; 24. 98-John Trenca, 00:18.380[1]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/19):
Rudeen Racing - 4124
Clauson Marshall Racing - 4122
Vermeer Motorsports - 4002
Lane Racing - 3918
Bryan Grove Racing - 3798
Seeling Motorsports - 3598
Bill McCandless Ford - 3584
D3 Motorsports Group - 3256
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/19):
Zeb Wise - 4014
Chris Windom - 3918
Tim Shaffer - 3542
JJ Hickle - 3356
Tyler Courtney - 3319
Conner Morrell - 3256
Sye Lynch - 3256
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 2066

 

 

Tyler Courtney returns and conquers Ted Siri Memorial at Outlaw Speedway

DUNDEE, N.Y. (August 18, 2023) - It was a sweet return to the driver’s seat for “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, as the Indianapolis, Indiana, native conquered Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, leading all 35, non-stop circuits of the Ted Siri Memorial for an $8,000 top prize. Courtney, who was sidelined for over a month due to injuries sustained in a prior incident, started from the pole and never looked back, stretching his advantage to just over five seconds before Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise was able to close in. The two-time and defending All Star champion is now a seven-time feature winner during All Star points competition this season, all of which acquired in 26 main event attempts.

Zeb Wise, the last All Star competitor to finish on top of the podium in Dundee, New York, finished second, followed by Kerry Madsen, Paulie Colagiovanni, and Sye Lynch.

“I wasn’t sure there at the beginning…I was pretty rusty in hot laps,” Tyler Courtney, driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink/No. 7BC sprint car, said. “I’m not sure what to say. Sitting at home for almost a month and a half really puts some drive in you. It really makes you grateful and appreciative of what we get to do out here. This win is a testament to our team, and our entire support system. I have to thank Anthony Macri and Corey Day for doing what they did to help this team while I was out. They did a great job and I appreciate their efforts. Such a great way to get this New York swing moving.”

As noted, Courtney’s lead stretched to just over the five-second mark, earning that advantage by lap 20 of 35. Despite the fact, traffic only continued to intensify forcing Sunshine to weave from groove to groove. The momentum shift allowed Wise to close in quickly, knocking Courtney’s five-second lead down to less than a second in the closing circuits. A last corner lunge was Wise’s last hope, but it was short.

ON DECK:
All Star competition in the Empire State will resume on Saturday, August 19, with a visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York. A $2,000 bump from their Friday night visit to Dundee, the stars of “America’s Series” will chase a $10,000 payday on Saturday evening, simultaneously giving Upstate New York fans their final glimpse of Tony Stewart’s All Stars for the 2023 season.

A trek south and across the Pennsylvania border will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions to Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 20, and just like one night prior in Vernon, New York, the Selinsgrove invasion will award a $10,000 payday. Dubbed the Kramer Kup, honoring 2008 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kramer Williamson, the Selinsgrove Speedway visit will be the first of the season for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, not returning to the Keystone State until Thursday, September 7.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Outlaw Speedway | August 18, 2023:
Ted Siri Memorial | $8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 25
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brandon Spithaler | 12.698
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 12.209
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brandon Spithaler
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Chris Windom
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Chase Briscoe
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Dave Axton
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Paulie Colagiovanni
Carquest Perseverance Award: Zeth Sabo

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[3]; 3. 55-Kerry Madsen[5]; 4. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[9]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch[4]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 7. 79-Jordan Thomas[8]; 8. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[13]; 9. 28-Jordan Poirier[12]; 10. 98-Joe Trenca[7]; 11. 5D-Jacob Dykstra[11]; 12. 35-Jared Zimbardi[10]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson[18]; 14. 88C-Chad Miller[15]; 15. 32B-Dale Blaney[14]; 16. 14-Chase Briscoe[19]; 17. 97-Zeth Sabo[21]; 18. 3-Denny Peebles[17]; 19. 66-Jordan Hutton[22]; 20. 28M-Conner Morrell[16]; 21. 22-Tomy Moreau[23]; 22. 11M-Nathen McDowell[24]; 23. (DNF) 21-Jonathan Preston[20]; 24. (DNF) 29-Brandon Spithaler[6] LAP LEADERS: Tyler Courtney (1-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (8 Laps): 1. 14-Chase Briscoe[1]; 2. 21-Jonathan Preston[2]; 3. 97-Zeth Sabo[7]; 4. 66-Jordan Hutton[4]; 5. 22-Tomy Moreau[5]; 6. 11M-Nathen McDowell[6]; 7. 2-Dave Axton[3]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[1]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch[6]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[5]; 6. 29-Brandon Spithaler[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 29-Brandon Spithaler[1]; 2. 79-Jordan Thomas[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 5D-Jacob Dykstra[5]; 5. 45-Kyle Reinhardt[3]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 14-Chase Briscoe[6]; 8. 66-Jordan Hutton[8]; 9. (DNS) 97-Zeth Sabo

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 2. 98-Joe Trenca[1]; 3. 35-Jared Zimbardi[5]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 5. 88C-Chad Miller[6]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 7. 21-Jonathan Preston[7]; 8. 22-Tomy Moreau[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[4]; 4. 28-Jordan Poirier[5]; 5. 32B-Dale Blaney[3]; 6. 3-Denny Peebles[6]; 7. 2-Dave Axton[7]; 8. 11M-Nathen McDowell[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.209[11]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.270[14]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:12.492[7]; 4. 29-Brandon Spithaler, 00:12.607[1]; 5. 98-Joe Trenca, 00:12.640[3]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:12.701[2]; 7. 79-Jordan Thomas, 00:12.726[5]; 8. 4-Chris Windom, 00:12.821[13]; 9. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 00:12.834[9]; 10. 45-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.902[21]; 11. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:12.971[6]; 12. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:12.987[23]; 13. 5D-Jacob Dykstra, 00:13.076[19]; 14. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 00:13.109[12]; 15. 28-Jordan Poirier, 00:13.175[17]; 16. 14-Chase Briscoe, 00:13.224[10]; 17. 88C-Chad Miller, 00:13.369[4]; 18. 3-Denny Peebles, 00:13.385[18]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.401[20]; 20. 21-Jonathan Preston, 00:13.439[22]; 21. 2-Dave Axton, 00:13.604[8]; 22. 66-Jordan Hutton, 00:13.972[25]; 23. 22-Tomy Moreau, 00:14.665[16]; 24. 11M-Nathen McDowell, 00:14.818[15]; 25. 97-Zeth Sabo, 01:18.847[24]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 8/18):
Rudeen Racing - 3980
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3976
Vermeer Motorsports - 3862
Lane Racing - 3782
Bryan Grove Racing - 3676
Seeling Motorsports - 3472
Bill McCandless Ford - 3446
D3 Motorsports Group - 3128
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 8/18):
Zeb Wise - 3870
Chris Windom - 3782
Tim Shaffer - 3542
JJ Hickle - 3356
Tyler Courtney - 3173
Conner Morrell - 3128
Sye Lynch - 3118
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 2066

 

 

 

All Stars resume 2023 campaign with tripleheader through NY and PA

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 16, 2023) - The 2023 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season is set to resume in a big way during the coming weekend, not only invading three tracks in three days across two different states, but Series travelers will battle for a total winner’s share reaching $28,000, all of which beginning with the $8,000-to-win Ted Siri Memorial at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, on Friday, August 18. The event, the second Outlaw visit of the season, will act as an action-packed precursor to NASCAR’s invasion of Watkins Glen International on Sunday, August 20.

All Star competition in the Empire State will resume on Saturday, August 19, with a visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York. A $2,000 bump from their Friday night visit to Dundee, the stars of “America’s Series” will chase a $10,000 payday on Saturday evening, simultaneously giving Upstate New York fans their final glimpse of Tony Stewart’s All Stars for the 2023 season.

A trek south and across the Pennsylvania border will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions to Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 20, and just like one night prior in Vernon, New York, the Selinsgrove invasion will award a $10,000 payday. Dubbed the Kramer Kup, honoring 2008 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kramer Williamson, the Selinsgrove Speedway visit will be the first of the season for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, not returning to the Keystone State until Thursday, September 7.

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing No. 26 and most recent All Star winner at Outlaw Speedway, will enter the New York and Pennsylvania triple as the current All Star Circuit of Champions driver leader, holding down a near-100-point advantage over Lane Racing’s Chris Windom. Rudeen Racing is also in charge of the All Stars’ team standings, holding a mere-eight-point cushion over defending Series champions, Clauson Marshall Racing and Tyler Courtney. Courtney, who was sidelined due to injury, will make his return to CMR on Friday night.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/29):
Rudeen Racing - 3834
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3826
Vermeer Motorsports - 3718
Lane Racing - 3644
Bryan Grove Racing - 3542
Seeling Motorsports - 3356
Bill McCandless Ford - 3306
D3 Motorsports Group - 3018
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/29):
Zeb Wise - 3724
Chris Windom - 3644
Tim Shaffer - 3542
J.J. Hickle - 3356
Tyler Courtney - 3023
Conner Morrell - 3018
Sye Lynch - 2978
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 2066

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Rico Abreu masters Sprint Car Capital of the World for $8,000 All Star triumph

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 30, 2023) - Solidifying his name as a sure-fire favorite to capture the 2023 Knoxville Nationals crown, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu put on a show Saturday night at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, not only conquering Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition for the second time this season, but collecting an $8,000 payday in the process, ultimately etching his name as a Knoxville Raceway winner for the sixth time in his career. Abreu, ace of the ever-familiar Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 24 sprint car, started sixth on Knoxville’s All Star grid, surging to the front in a hurry before taking command on lap 12 of 25.

Once earning the top spot, blasting by I-70 Motorsports Park winner and race-long leader, Buddy Kofoid, it was game over for the rest of the field, as even a caution three circuits later would not halt Abreu’s momentum. The recent Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion would cruise on to win by over three seconds.

Roth Motorsports’ Buddy Kofoid would race on to finish second, followed by Tea, South Dakota’s Justin Henderson, the “Big Unit” Austin McCarl, and “Blackjack” Brian Brown.

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will return to action with a New York/Pennsylvania triple on Friday through Sunday, August 18-20, visiting Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, and Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in consecutive fashion. The events will award $8,000, $10,000, and $10,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Knoxville Raceway | July 29, 2023:
$8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 51
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Rico Abreu |15.820
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Lynton Jeffrey | 15.802
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Sanders
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Garet Williamson
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Austin McCarl
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Brian Brown
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Tasker Phillips
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Corey Day
Tezos A-Main Winner: Rico Abreu
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Kerry Madsen (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Zeb Wise

Tezos A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 2. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[1]; 3. 1-Justin Henderson[3]; 4. 88-Austin McCarl[10]; 5. 21-Brian Brown[9]; 6. 7BC-Anthony Macri[2]; 7. 39M-Justin Sanders[4]; 8. 2M-Davey Heskin[14]; 9. 24W-Garet Williamson[5]; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[8]; 11. 2KS-Chase Randall[19]; 12. 55-Kerry Madsen[24]; 13. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips[21]; 14. 26-Zeb Wise[25]; 15. 3J-Dusty Zomer[18]; 16. 3P-Sawyer Phillips[17]; 17. 25-Lachlan McHugh[11]; 18. 4M-Ian Madsen[7]; 19. 17AU-Jamie Veal[13]; 20. 2-Lynton Jeffrey[22]; 21. 4-Chris Windom[26]; 22. (DNF) 9-Kasey Kahne[20]; 23. (DNF) 16TH-Parker Price Miller[16]; 24. (DNF) 3-Tim Kaeding[15]; 25. (DNF) 10-Scott Bogucki[12]; 26. (DNF) 4W-Jamie Ball[23] LAP LEADERS: Buddy Kofoid (1-11), Rico Abreu (12-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips[4]; 2. 2-Lynton Jeffrey[1]; 3. 4W-Jamie Ball[3]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[9]; 5. 14-Corey Day[15]; 6. 12X-Ayrton Gennetten[5]; 7. 21T-Cole Macedo[2]; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel[13]; 9. 24T-Christopher Thram[8]; 10. 26-Zeb Wise[17]; 11. 45-Tim Shaffer[7]; 12. 95-Matt Covington[6]; 13. 7W-Dustin Selvage[18]; 14. 29-Sye Lynch[12]; 15. 44-Chris Martin[10]; 16. 45AU-Rusty Hickman[11]; 17. 101-Cody Maroske[16]; 18. (DNF) 20-AJ Moeller[14]

Computer Man C Feature (10 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 7W-Dustin Selvage[3]; 3. 18T-Tanner Holmes[4]; 4. 22-Riley Goodno[11]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[8]; 6. 6B-Brandon Wimmer[2]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[7]; 8. 16THH-Kevin Newton[5]; 9. 56-Joe Simbro[9]; 10. 9H-Landon Hansen[12]; 11. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[10]; 12. (DNS) 52-Blake Hahn; 13. (DNS) 67-Jonathan Hughes

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 7BC-Anthony Macri[3]; 3. 1-Justin Henderson[1]; 4. 39M-Justin Sanders[5]; 5. 24W-Garet Williamson[7]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[8]; 7. 4M-Ian Madsen[4]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[10]; 9. 21-Brian Brown[9]; 10. 88-Austin McCarl[6]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 39M-Justin Sanders[2]; 2. 7BC-Anthony Macri[1]; 3. 2M-Davey Heskin[5]; 4. 2KS-Chase Randall[3]; 5. 21T-Cole Macedo[6]; 6. 44-Chris Martin[9]; 7. 29-Sye Lynch[7]; 8. 16THH-Kevin Newton[11]; 9. 52-Blake Hahn[8]; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell[10]; 11. (DNS) 2-Lynton Jeffrey

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 24W-Garet Williamson[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 3. 16TH-Parker Price Miller[3]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne[2]; 5. 95-Matt Covington[6]; 6. 24T-Christopher Thram[5]; 7. 101-Cody Maroske[8]; 8. 18T-Tanner Holmes[7]; 9. 56-Joe Simbro[9]; 10. (DNF) 67-Jonathan Hughes[10]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[1]; 2. 17AU-Jamie Veal[3]; 3. 3P-Sawyer Phillips[2]; 4. 4M-Ian Madsen[4]; 5. 12X-Ayrton Gennetten[8]; 6. 45AU-Rusty Hickman[6]; 7. 14-Corey Day[5]; 8. 6B-Brandon Wimmer[7]; 9. 4-Chris Windom[9]; 10. (DNF) 22-Riley Goodno[10]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 88-Austin McCarl[1]; 2. 25-Lachlan McHugh[3]; 3. 3-Tim Kaeding[2]; 4. 1-Justin Henderson[4]; 5. 4W-Jamie Ball[5]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 7. 20-AJ Moeller[7]; 8. 7W-Dustin Selvage[9]; 9. (DNF) 97-JJ Hickle[8]; 10. (DNS) 15JR-Cole Mincer

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 2. 10-Scott Bogucki[2]; 3. 3J-Dusty Zomer[6]; 4. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[4]; 5. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips[3]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen[7]; 7. 8-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise[8]; 9. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[10]; 10. 9H-Landon Hansen[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 2-Lynton Jeffrey, 00:15.802[7]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:15.804[18]; 3. 7BC-Anthony Macri, 00:15.971[6]; 4. 4M-Ian Madsen, 00:16.022[23]; 5. 39M-Justin Sanders, 00:16.040[9]; 6. 2KS-Chase Randall, 00:16.053[3]; 7. 24W-Garet Williamson, 00:16.104[20]; 8. 1-Justin Henderson, 00:16.111[36]; 9. 83JR-Michael Kofoid, 00:16.118[47]; 10. 2M-Davey Heskin, 00:16.121[8]; 11. 21-Brian Brown, 00:16.130[43]; 12. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:16.180[35]; 13. 3-Tim Kaeding, 00:16.187[38]; 14. 25-Lachlan McHugh, 00:16.189[40]; 15. 21T-Cole Macedo, 00:16.190[4]; 16. 10-Scott Bogucki, 00:16.191[46]; 17. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:16.232[17]; 18. 4W-Jamie Ball, 00:16.234[34]; 19. 16TH-Parker Price Miller, 00:16.239[19]; 20. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips, 00:16.255[45]; 21. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:16.310[2]; 22. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:16.315[42]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:16.320[30]; 24. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:16.352[32]; 25. 24T-Christopher Thram, 00:16.358[16]; 26. 3P-Sawyer Phillips, 00:16.369[26]; 27. 17AU-Jamie Veal, 00:16.381[31]; 28. 20-AJ Moeller, 00:16.387[37]; 29. 14-Corey Day, 00:16.415[22]; 30. 3J-Dusty Zomer, 00:16.419[51]; 31. 52-Blake Hahn, 00:16.425[11]; 32. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:16.437[49]; 33. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:16.446[50]; 34. 44-Chris Martin, 00:16.448[5]; 35. 45AU-Rusty Hickman, 00:16.479[24]; 36. 6B-Brandon Wimmer, 00:16.494[27]; 37. 12X-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:16.507[25]; 38. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:16.539[39]; 39. 95-Matt Covington, 00:16.558[13]; 40. 7W-Dustin Selvage, 00:16.558[33]; 41. 4-Chris Windom, 00:16.576[29]; 42. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 00:16.710[21]; 43. 22-Riley Goodno, 00:16.714[28]; 44. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:16.837[1]; 45. 15JR-Cole Mincer, 00:16.886[41]; 46. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:16.958[15]; 47. 56-Joe Simbro, 00:17.246[14]; 48. 9H-Landon Hansen, 00:17.587[48]; 49. 67-Jonathan Hughes, 00:17.696[12]; 50. G5-Gage Pulkrabek, 00:17.792[44]; 51. 16THH-Kevin Newton, 00:17.867[10]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/29):
Rudeen Racing - 3834
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3826
Vermeer Motorsports - 3718
Lane Racing - 3644
Bryan Grove Racing - 3542
Seeling Motorsports - 3356
Bill McCandless Ford - 3306
D3 Motorsports Group - 3018
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/29):
Zeb Wise - 3724
Chris Windom - 3644
Tim Shaffer - 3542
J.J. Hickle - 3356
Tyler Courtney - 3023
Conner Morrell - 3018
Sye Lynch - 2978
Parker Price-Miller - 2328
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 2066

 

 

Buddy Kofoid on top at I-70 Motorsports Park for $8,000 All Star score

ODESSA, Mo. (July 28, 2023) - Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid made it look almost easy on Friday night at I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, conquering Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition for his first Series victory of the 2023 season. The All Star Invasion presented by El Bandido Yankee Tequila triumph secured Kofoid an $8,000 payday, leading all 30 circuits around I-70’s state-of-the-art complex while keeping Lake Ozark winner, Aaron Reutzel, and recent High Limit victor, Rico Abreu, at bay.

Lining up third on the A-Main grid, the initial start was all it took for Kofoid to claim command, earning the advantage to lead lap one over Zeb Wise and Rico Abreu. The only hiccup in Kofoid’s perfect campaign, the main event’s lone caution flew on lap 22 setting up a nine-lap dash to the finish. The field restack did not matter, as Kofoid sailed away for the victory.

Aaron Reutzel and Rico Abreu did their fair share of sliders for second, eventually settling into their finishing positions in the closing circuits.

Clovis, California’s Corey Day would race home fourth after starting 17th, followed by fellow California hotshoe, Justin Sanders.

“I feel like we’ve been knocking at the door for a while. I knew I was really good here last year, and ultimately could be even better here this year. Just so happy to get a win for Roth Motorsports and Toyota Racing. This is a team I’ve always admired growing up and it was always a dream to have the opportunity to race for them,” Kofoid, ace of the Roth Motorsports No. 83JR sprint car, said. “This track is really demanding. People wouldn’t think that considering how big and wide it is, but it really takes a lot out of you. Everyone did one hell of a job and I'm so happy to be here.”

ON DECK:
Concluding the Series’ Midwest takeover, the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will host “America’s Series” on Saturday, July 29, welcoming the Tony Stewart-owned organization for the first and only time in 2023. The Saturday night staple will award $8,000, simultaneously giving All Star competitors a taste of Knoxville Raceway prior to the coveted Knoxville Nationals in mid-August.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: I-70 Motorsports Park | July 28, 2023:
All Star Invasion presented by El Bandido Yankee Tequila
$8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 28
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 13.631
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Rico Abreu | 13.663
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cody Maroske
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: J.J. Hickle
Tezos A-Main Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Corey Day (+13)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Sye Lynch

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[3]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel[4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 4. 14-Corey Day[17]; 5. 39M-Justin Sanders[10]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 7. 55-Kerry Madsen[5]; 8. 24W-Garet Williamson[9]; 9. 21-Brian Brown[6]; 10. 9-Kasey Kahne[18]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[8]; 12. 12X-Ayrton Gennetten[7]; 13. 17AU-Jamie Veal[14]; 14. 16TH-Parker Price Miller[16]; 15. 7BC-Anthony Macri[11]; 16. 45-Tim Shaffer[21]; 17. 18T-Tanner Holmes[15]; 18. 4-Chris Windom[22]; 19. 29-Sye Lynch[23]; 20. 45AU-Rusty Hickman[20]; 21. 6-Mario Clouser[24]; 22. 25-Lachlan McHugh[12]; 23. 21T-Cole Macedo[13]; 24. 97-JJ Hickle[25]; 25. 101-Cody Maroske[19] LAP LEADERS: Buddy Kofoid (1-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (8 Laps): 1. 101-Cody Maroske[1]; 2. 45AU-Rusty Hickman[2]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 5. 29-Sye Lynch[8]; 6. 6-Mario Clouser[7]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[5]; 8. 16THH-Kevin Newton[10]; 9. (DNS) 28M-Conner Morrell; 10. (DNS) 7-Paul Solomon

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 3. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[2]; 4. 8-Aaron Reutzel[6]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[5]; 6. 21-Brian Brown[4]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 12X-Ayrton Gennetten[2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 4. 39M-Justin Sanders[3]; 5. 21T-Cole Macedo[5]; 6. 14-Corey Day[7]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[8]; 8. 101-Cody Maroske[6]; 9. 6-Mario Clouser[9]; 10. 16THH-Kevin Newton[10]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown[4]; 3. 24W-Garet Williamson[2]; 4. 7BC-Anthony Macri[3]; 5. 17AU-Jamie Veal[5]; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne[8]; 7. 45AU-Rusty Hickman[6]; 8. 97-JJ Hickle[7]; 9. 29-Sye Lynch[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[2]; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel[4]; 4. 25-Lachlan McHugh[3]; 5. 18T-Tanner Holmes[5]; 6. 16TH-Parker Price Miller[6]; 7. 4-Chris Windom[7]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[8]; 9. 7-Paul Solomon[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:13.663[23]; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 00:13.770[2]; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:13.801[16]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.819[11]; 5. 83JR-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.857[12]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:13.857[3]; 7. 12X-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:13.887[4]; 8. 24W-Garet Williamson, 00:13.906[18]; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.953[8]; 10. 39M-Justin Sanders, 00:13.960[25]; 11. 7BC-Anthony Macri, 00:13.964[5]; 12. 25-Lachlan McHugh, 00:13.971[1]; 13. 21T-Cole Macedo, 00:13.997[15]; 14. 17AU-Jamie Veal, 00:14.028[6]; 15. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 00:14.066[28]; 16. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:14.092[10]; 17. 45AU-Rusty Hickman, 00:14.124[9]; 18. 16TH-Parker Price Miller, 00:14.126[24]; 19. 14-Corey Day, 00:14.130[14]; 20. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:14.197[22]; 21. 4-Chris Windom, 00:14.198[7]; 22. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:14.212[26]; 23. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:14.243[21]; 24. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.297[13]; 25. 6-Mario Clouser, 00:14.374[27]; 26. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.397[20]; 27. 7-Paul Solomon, 00:14.908[17]; 28. 16THH-Kevin Newton, 00:15.267[19]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/28):
Rudeen Racing - 3712
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3688
Vermeer Motorsports - 3592
Lane Racing - 3536
Bryan Grove Racing - 3452
Seeling Motorsports - 3266
Bill McCandless Ford - 3216
D3 Motorsports Group - 2928
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/28):
Zeb Wise - 3602
Chris Windom - 3536
Tim Shaffer - 3452
J.J. Hickle - 3266
Tyler Courtney - 3023
Conner Morrell -2928
Sye Lynch - 2888
Parker Price-Miller - 2224
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Anthony Macri - 1928

 

 

Derek Hagar upsets Tezos All Stars for $8,000 Benton Speedway win

BENTON, Mo. (July 26, 2023) - For the first time in 15 years, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 made their presence known at Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri, and it was Marion, Arkansas’ Derek Hagar who claimed the triumph, upsetting “America’s Series” for an $8,000 score and a first-ever Series victory. Hagar, an eight-time 360 sprint car winner before venturing to Benton Speedway, took command of the 30-lap contest on lap 11, utilizing a post-open red flag restart to slide race-long leader and Rudeen Racing ace, Zeb Wise, in turn one. Wise attempted to return the favor the following set of turns, but Hagar was able to defend.

Once taking command, Hagar set sail, eventually switching his focus to the bottom of the speedway just beyond halfway. An abrasive surface led to a bottom dominant groove, and that’s where Hagar stayed, catching the back of the field in the late stages with a quick closing Wise and Corey Day. Day, who got by Wise on lap 27, drove to the back bumper of Hagar in the final two circuits, but time ran thin.

Day raced on to finish second, followed by Wise, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer, and Vermeer Motorsports’ Kerry Madsen.

“Man, I don’t think this has even sunk in yet,” Hagar, driver of the Sonic No. 44 sprint car, said. “We were OK early on, but that open red after lap 10 allowed us to really tighten this race car up. I was able to get by Zeb and protect the lead from there. Just so tough out there being out front. I kept trying to sneak a look at the scoreboard to see how many laps were left. When I knew the checkered was out, I was fist pumping all the way down the frontstretch.

“This is our first 410 start this year,” Hagar added. “To get my first All Star win here at Benton Speedway is just so special. It’s just an incredible feeling to be standing here as a winner with you guys.”

ON DECK:
Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions and POWRi 410 Sprints for a $6,000-to-win program on Thursday, July 27, followed by an invasion of the state-of-the-art I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday, July 28. The final Missouri visit of the season will award an $8,000 payday.

Concluding the Series’ Midwest takeover, the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will host “America’s Series” on Saturday, July 29, welcoming the Tony Stewart-owned organization for the first and only time in 2023. The Saturday night staple will award $8,000, simultaneously giving All Star competitors a taste of Knoxville Raceway prior to the coveted Knoxville Nationals in mid-August.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Benton Speedway | July 26, 2023:
$8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 27
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 13.128
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Corey Day | 13.418
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Jason Keith
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Kevin Newton
Tezos A-Main Winner: Derek Hagar
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Zach Daum
Carquest Perseverance Award: Ayden Gatewood

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 44-Derek Hagar[4]; 2. 14-Corey Day[5]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[6]; 6. 21T-Cole Macedo[3]; 7. 51B-Joe B Miller[7]; 8. 31-Zach Daum[20]; 9. 97-JJ Hickle[16]; 10. 101-Cody Maroske[10]; 11. 18T-Tanner Holmes[17]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell[12]; 13. 4-Chris Windom[13]; 14. 13-Chase Howard[18]; 15. 29-Sye Lynch[15]; 16. 37-Ayden Gatewood[23]; 17. 28-Jason Keith[19]; 18. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[22]; 19. 7BC-Anthony Macri[11]; 20. 6-Mario Clouser[24]; 21. (DNF) W20-Greg Wilson[21]; 22. (DNF) 16TH-Parker Price Miller[8]; 23. (DNF) 50K-Kyle Bellm[14]; 24. (DNF) 17AU-Jamie Veal[9] LAP LEADERS: Zeb Wise (1-10), Derek Hagar (11-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (8 Laps): 1. 28-Jason Keith[1]; 2. 31-Zach Daum[2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 4. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[4]; 5. 37-Ayden Gatewood[5]; 6. 6-Mario Clouser[7]; 7. 16THH-Kevin Newton[9]; 8. 88-Brad Cookson[6]; 9. (DNS) 23B-Brian Bell

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 3. 21T-Cole Macedo[3]; 4. 44-Derek Hagar[5]; 5. 14-Corey Day[6]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Kerry Madsen[3]; 2. 51B-Joe B Miller[2]; 3. 17AU-Jamie Veal[1]; 4. 7BC-Anthony Macri[6]; 5. 29-Sye Lynch[7]; 6. 14-Corey Day[4]; 7. 31-Zach Daum[5]; 8. 37-Ayden Gatewood[9]; 9. 6-Mario Clouser[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 44-Derek Hagar[4]; 3. 101-Cody Maroske[2]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle[7]; 6. 18T-Tanner Holmes[5]; 7. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[8]; 8. 28-Jason Keith[3]; 9. 16THH-Kevin Newton[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 16TH-Parker Price Miller[3]; 3. 21T-Cole Macedo[4]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[6]; 5. 50K-Kyle Bellm[2]; 6. 13-Chase Howard[5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 88-Brad Cookson[9]; 9. (DNF) 23B-Brian Bell[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 14-Corey Day, 00:13.418[2]; 2. 44-Derek Hagar, 00:13.480[3]; 3. 21T-Cole Macedo, 00:13.580[9]; 4. 17AU-Jamie Veal, 00:13.593[10]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.776[7]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.786[8]; 7. 51B-Joe B Miller, 00:13.829[4]; 8. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:13.873[5]; 9. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 00:13.882[1]; 10. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:14.031[16]; 11. 28-Jason Keith, 00:14.032[6]; 12. 16TH-Parker Price Miller, 00:14.035[13]; 13. 31-Zach Daum, 00:14.052[22]; 14. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 00:14.100[11]; 15. 13-Chase Howard, 00:14.196[18]; 16. 7BC-Anthony Macri, 00:14.211[15]; 17. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.335[21]; 18. 4-Chris Windom, 00:14.362[23]; 19. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.363[25]; 20. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:14.390[24]; 21. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:14.521[20]; 22. 6-Mario Clouser, 00:14.542[14]; 23. 19-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:14.616[19]; 24. 23B-Brian Bell, 00:14.729[27]; 25. 37-Ayden Gatewood, 00:14.875[26]; 26. 16THH-Kevin Newton, 00:14.913[12]; 27. 88-Brad Cookson, 00:15.463[17]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/26):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3442
Rudeen Racing - 3434
Vermeer Motorsports - 3338
Lane Racing - 3284
Bryan Grove Racing - 3222
Seeling Motorsports - 3074
Bill McCandless Ford - 2984
D3 Motorsports Group - 2748
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/26):
Zeb Wise - 3324
Chris Windom - 3284
Tim Shaffer - 3222
J.J. Hickle - 3074
Tyler Courtney - 3023
Conner Morrell - 2748
Sye Lynch - 2656
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Parker Price-Miller - 1956
Brent Marks - 1742

 

 


 

Bill Balog goes back-to-back in the Land of Lincoln with Red Hill Raceway triumph

SUMNER, Ill. (July 23, 2023) - For the second time in as many tries, the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, scoring his second consecutive victory with another dominating display at Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois. For Balog, who is now a five-time All Star winner over the course of his career, the victory notched another $8,000 payday, matching his Rumble on the River prize from one night prior. The former ten-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion led all 30 circuits in his Red Hill triumph, surviving a single, late-race caution and a last lap threat from Kerry Madsen and Zeb Wise.

Vermeer Motorsports’ Kerry Madsen held on to finish second, followed by Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise, Lemoore, California’s Cole Macedo, and Clauson Marshall Racing’s Anthony Macri.

“My grandma could have driven this car tonight…it was just amazing,” Balog said. “Toward the end, I wasn’t getting through the lapped cars as well as I was at the beginning of the race. That caution with two to go actually helped us more than it hurt us. Overall, just an incredible weekend for this team. These races are so hard to win, so to get two in a row is really special. We’ll definitely celebrate this one.”

Balog’s campaign at the front of the field seemed relatively effortless, stretching his advantage to just over two seconds by the midpoint of the program. As traffic intensided, Madsen and Wise would ultimately make up ground, quickly closing the gap on Balog by the time the trio reached the two to go signal. At that time, the main event’s lone caution flag would wave, setting up a two-lap dash to the finish. Balog held strong, leaving behind the race for second.

ON DECK:
After a two-day break, Midwest action will continue with an $8,000-to-win stop in the Show-Me State, visiting Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 26. Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions and POWRi 410 Sprints for a $6,000-to-win program on Thursday, July 27, followed by an invasion of the state-of-the-art I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday, July 28. The final Missouri visit of the season will award an $8,000 payday.

Concluding the Series’ Midwest takeover, the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will host “America’s Series” on Saturday, July 29, welcoming the Tony Stewart-owned organization for the first and only time in 2023. The Saturday night staple will award $8,000, simultaneously giving All Star competitors a taste of Knoxville Raceway prior to the coveted Knoxville Nationals in mid-August.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Red Hill Raceway | July 23, 2023:
$8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 27
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 13.080
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Sye Lynch | 12.893
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Kraig Kinser
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Bill Balog
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Geoff Dodge
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Kevin Newton
Tezos A-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom +(6)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Preston Perlmutter

Qualifying

Group (A)
29-Sye Lynch, 12.893; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.924; 3. 26-Zeb Wise, 12.930; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.940; 5. 7BC-Anthony Macri, 12.998; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen, 13.041; 7. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.044; 8. 16TH-Parker Price Miller, 13.049; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.056; 10. 77-Geoff Dodge, 13.104; 11. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.119; 12. 21T-Cole Macedo, 13.146; 13. 97-JJ Hickle, 13.169; 14. 17AU-Jamie Veal, 13.175; 15. 4-Chris Windom, 13.243; 16. 51B-Joe_B. Miller, 13.254; 17. 37-Bryce Norris, 13.338; 18. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.340; 19. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.351; 20. 23B-Brian Bell, 13.378; 21. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 13.532; 22. 16T-Kevin Newton, 13.598; 23. 33$-Shane O'Banion, 13.627; 24. 5D-Zach Daum, 13.655; 25. 71M-Caden Englehart, 13.714; 26. 42P-Preston Perlmutter, 13.743; 27. 12s-Adyn Schmidt, 99.999

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
11K-Kraig Kinser [3]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 29-Sye Lynch [4]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle [5]; 5. 51B-Joe_B. Miller [6]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell [7]; 7. 16T-Kevin Newton [8]; 8. 71M-Caden Englehart [9]; 9. 77-Geoff Dodge [1]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
16TH-Parker Price Miller [2]; 2. 7BC-Anthony Macri [3]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer [1]; 4. 17AU-Jamie Veal [5]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 6. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [9]; 7. 33$-Shane O'Banion [8]; 8. 37-Bryce Norris [6]; 9. 23B-Brian Bell [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
55-Kerry Madsen [3]; 2. 21T-Cole Macedo [1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 4-Chris Windom [5]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 7. 5E-Bobby Elliott [7]; 8. 5D-Zach Daum [8]; 9. 12s-Adyn Schmidt [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 29-Sye Lynch [3]; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser [2]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen [5]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [4]; 6. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [6]

B-main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
77-Geoff Dodge [1]; 2. 5E-Bobby Elliott [3]; 3. 23B-Brian Bell [8]; 4. 5D-Zach Daum [6]; 5. 37-Bryce Norris [2]; 6. 33$-Shane O'Banion [5]; 7. 16T-Kevin Newton [4]; 8. 71M-Caden Englehart [7]

A-main (30 Laps)
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen [4]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 21T-Cole Macedo [9]; 5. 7BC-Anthony Macri [7]; 6. 91-Cale Thomas [8]; 7. 29-Sye Lynch [2]; 8. 4-Chris Windom [14]; 9. 17AU-Jamie Veal [13]; 10. 97-JJ Hickle [12]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 12. 11K-Kraig Kinser [3]; 13. 51B-Joe_B. Miller [15]; 14. 45-Tim Shaffer [11]; 15. 23B-Brian Bell [21]; 16. 28M-Conner Morrell [17]; 17. 5D-Zach Daum [22]; 18. 5E-Bobby Elliott [20]; 19. 77-Geoff Dodge [19]; 20. 33$-Shane O'Banion [24]; 21. 37-Bryce Norris [23]; 22. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [6]; 23. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 24. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [18] LAP LEADERS: Bill Balog (1-30)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/23):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3330
Rudeen Racing - 3290
Vermeer Motorsports - 3198
Lane Racing - 3160
Bryan Grove Racing - 3080
Seeling Motorsports - 2942
Bill McCandless Ford - 2864
D3 Motorsports Group - 2622
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/23):
Zeb Wise - 3180
Chris Windom - 3160
Tim Shaffer - 3080
Tyler Courtney - 3023
J.J. Hickle - 2942
Conner Morrell - 2622
Sye Lynch - 2536
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Parker Price-Miller - 1850
Brent Marks - 1742

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Bill Balog leads all 35 for $8,000 NOS Energy Drink Rumble on the River payday at Spoon River Speedway

CANTON, Ill. (July 22, 2023) - The “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog was the man to beat Saturday night at Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois, not only conquering the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for an $8,000 payday, but leading all 35 laps in the process, holding back Friday night winner and current All Star driver points leader, Zeb Wise. Balog, who started from the pole position as the result of a dash victory, withstood five cautions and a red flag in his victory march, driving on to secure the fourth All Star triumph of his career.

Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise finished second in the NOS Energy Drink presents The Rumble on the River, followed by Greg Wilson, who started ninth, Kraig Kinser, and a hard charging Chris Windom, who commenced his forward progress from 22nd in the running order.

As hinted, besides the half dozen caution breaks, Balog was relatively - for the most part - unchallenged in his 35-lap campaign, still feeling some late race heat from Wise. Wise actually got the best of Balog, driving around the ten-time IRA champion following a lap 28 restart, but caution flags waved again giving the top spot back to Balog. Balog went on to switch his restart approach and he never looked back.

“With a guy like Zeb [Wise] behind me, I knew I had to switch things up. But we were just so good. Even in traffic, I felt really good. I was able to switch things up and it all worked out,” Balog, ace of the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup/Gibbsville Cheese No. 17B sprint car, said. “It feels so good to get an All Star win outside of Wisconsin. These races are so hard to win and there’s so much pressure. I really don't know what to say.”

ON DECK:
The All Stars’ July campaign will continue with an $8,000-to-win visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Sunday, July 23.

After a two-day break, Midwest action will continue with an $8,000-to-win stop in the Show-Me State, visiting Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 26. Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions and POWRi 410 Sprints for a $6,000-to-win program on Thursday, July 27, followed by an invasion of the state-of-the-art I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday, July 28. The final Missouri visit of the season will award an $8,000 payday.

Concluding the Series’ Midwest takeover, the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will host “America’s Series” on Saturday, July 29, welcoming the Tony Stewart-owned organization for the first and only time in 2023. The Saturday night staple will award $8,000, simultaneously giving All Star competitors a taste of Knoxville Raceway prior to the coveted Knoxville Nationals in mid-August.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Spoon River Speedway | July 22, 2023:
NOS Energy Drink presents The Rumble on the River | $8K-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 35
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Sye Lynch | 11.642
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 11.648
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Paul Nienhiser
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Bill Balog
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Jake Newman
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Geoff Dodge
Tezos A-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom
Carquest Perseverance Award: Sye Lynch

Qualifying

Group (A)
16TH-Parker Price Miller, 11.648; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 11.715; 3. 17AU-Jamie Veal, 11.764; 4. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 11.859; 5. 97-JJ Hickle, 11.876; 6. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 11.986; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.095; 8. 42P-Preston Perlmutter, 12.402; 9. 2A-Austin Archdale, 99.991

Group (B)
7BC-Anthony Macri, 11.955; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 11.971; 3. 96-Jake Blackhurst, 12.226; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell, 12.345; 5. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 12.433; 6. 19-Jett Mann, 12.644; 7. 16T-Kevin Newton, 12.699; 8. 9-Tyler Duff, 99.992; 9. 5E-Bobby Elliott, 99.993

Group (C)
11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.088; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen, 12.097; 3. 35-Zach Hampton, 12.118; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.240; 5. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.321; 6. 21T-Cole Macedo, 12.326; 7. 23B-Brian Bell, 12.357; 8. 3N-Jake Neuman, 12.380; 9. 52F-Logan Faucon, 12.723

Group (D)
17B-Bill Balog, 12.018; 2. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.306; 3. 4-Chris Windom, 12.358; 4. 37-Bryce Norris, 12.383; 5. 6-Mario Clouser, 12.508; 6. 77-Geoff Dodge, 12.534; 7. 33$-Shane O'Banion, 12.845; 8. 29-Sye Lynch, 99.994; 9. 7A-Will Armitage, 99.995

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 51B-Joe B. Miller [3]; 3. 17AU-Jamie Veal [2]; 4. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle [5]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [7]; 7. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [8]; 8. 2A-Austin Archdale [9]; 9. 49-Josh Schneiderman [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
9X-Paul Nienhiser [1]; 2. 7BC-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 28M-Conner Morrell [3]; 4. 96-Jake Blackhurst [2]; 5. 9K-Kyle Schuett [5]; 6. 19-Jett Mann [6]; 7. 9-Tyler Duff [8]; 8. 16T-Kevin Newton [7]; 9. 5E-Bobby Elliott [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
55-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser [4]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [5]; 4. 21T-Cole Macedo [6]; 5. 35-Zach Hampton [2]; 6. 3N-Jake Neuman [8]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell [7]; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer [3]; 9. 52F-Logan Faucon [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [4]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 3. 29-Sye Lynch [8]; 4. 37-Bryce Norris [2]; 5. 6-Mario Clouser [3]; 6. 77-Geoff Dodge [6]; 7. 33$-Shane O'Banion [7]; 8. 4-Chris Windom [1]

Dash (6 Laps)
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 7BC-Anthony Macri [3]; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser [2]; 4. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [7]; 6. 55-Kerry Madsen [5]; 7. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [6]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
3N-Jake Neuman [3]; 2. 4-Chris Windom [10]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 23B-Brian Bell [6]; 5. 77-Geoff Dodge [4]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [1]; 7. 52F-Logan Faucon [13]; 8. 9-Tyler Duff [9]; 9. 33$-Shane O'Banion [8]; 10. 2A-Austin Archdale [12]; 11. 19-Jett Mann [5]; 12. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [7]; 13. 16T-Kevin Newton [11]

A-main (35 Laps)
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise [5]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser [3]; 5. 4-Chris Windom [22]; 6. 91-Cale Thomas [11]; 7. 55-Kerry Madsen [6]; 8. 51B-Joe B. Miller [8]; 9. 7BC-Anthony Macri [2]; 10. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [4]; 11. 28M-Conner Morrell [12]; 12. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [7]; 13. 45-Tim Shaffer [23]; 14. 96-Jake Blackhurst [14]; 15. 97-JJ Hickle [17]; 16. 17AU-Jamie Veal [10]; 17. 21T-Cole Macedo [15]; 18. 3N-Jake Neuman [21]; 19. 35-Zach Hampton [18]; 20. 6-Mario Clouser [20]; 21. 29-Sye Lynch [13]; 22. 37-Bryce Norris [16]; 23. 9K-Kyle Schuett [19]; 24. 23B-Brian Bell [24] LAP LEADERS: Bill Balog (1-35)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/22):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3190
Rudeen Racing - 3146
Vermeer Motorsports - 3052
Lane Racing - 3026
Bryan Grove Racing - 2958
Seeling Motorsports - 2812
Bill McCandless Ford - 2728
D3 Motorsports Group - 2504
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/22):
Zeb Wise - 3036
Chris Windom - 3026
Tyler Courtney - 3023
Tim Shaffer - 2958
J.J. Hickle - 2812
Conner Morrell - 2504
Sye Lynch - 2400
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Parker Price-Miller - 1744
Brent Marks - 1742

 

 

Zeb Wise kicks-off Midwest swing with $7,000 victory at 34 Raceway

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 21, 2023) - It was a pure case of redemption Friday night at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, as Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise, who finished 19th in Lernerville Speedway’s annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday evening after utilizing a Series provisional, rebounded big and cashed in for a $7,000 payday, jumping on Austin McCarl’s late race misfortune to secure his fourth Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the season. Wise, now an eight-time main event winner with “America's Series,” earned the lead for the second and final time on lap 27, driving by McCarl when the Altoona, Iowa, native slipped off the surface while leading.

Three-time All Star champion and Clute, Texas, native, Aaron Reutzel, would also slip by McCarl in the closing circuits to secure second, followed by McCarl, Australian Jamie Veal, and Roth Motorsports’ Buddy Kofoid.

As noted, Wise led on two different occasions in 34 Raceway’s 30-lap contest, driving by McCarl the first time on lap 19 before “The Big Unit” returned the favor with a slider the following circuit. McCarl’s position at the top of the running order did not occur until lap six, sneaking by early race leader, Jamie Veal, around the bottom of the speedway.

“We needed that one,” Zeb Wise expressed. “Hats off to everyone here at 34 Raceway. We had that long delay, but the track held up great. And even with it getting abrasive at the end, I thought it raced really well. Our car was just really good tonight and hats off to everyone on this team. We didn’t have too great of a night Tuesday at Lernerville, so to get this Midwest swing going with a win is really special.”

ON DECK:
The All Stars’ July campaign will continue with Spoon River Speedway’s inaugural NOS Energy Drink presents The Rumble on the River on Saturday, July 22, followed by a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Sunday, July 23. Each of the stops in the Land of Lincoln, Spoon River and Red Hill, will award $8,000 top prizes.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: 34 Raceway | July 21, 2023:
$7,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 33
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Austin McCarl | 13.207
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Buddy Kofoid | 12.942
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Lachlan McHugh
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Austin McCarl
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Ryan Timms
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Jamie Veal
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Zach Hampton
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Tasker Phillips
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom (+15)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Anthony Macri

Qualifying

Group (A)
83JR-Buddy Kofoid, 12.942; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.102; 3. 29-Sye Lynch, 13.203; 4. 16TH-Parker Price Miller, 13.227; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.245; 6. 35-Zach Hampton, 13.299; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 13.391; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.416; 9. 6-Mario Clouser, 13.623

Group (B)
17AU-Jamie Veal, 13.283; 2. 22-Riley Goodno, 13.339; 3. 25-Lachlan McHugh, 13.369; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.501; 5. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 13.834; 6. 37-Bryce Norris, 13.933; 7. 7-Tyler Lee, 14.134; 8. 4x-Chase Richards, 14.629

Group (C)
21T-Cole Macedo, 13.394; 2. 88-Austin McCarl, 13.395; 3. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.488; 4. 12x-Ayrton Gennetten, 13.516; 5. 23B-Brian Bell, 13.787; 6. 7T-Tasker Phillips, 14.017; 7. 97-JJ Hickle, 14.096; 8. 15JR-Cole Mincer, 14.594

Group (D)
26-Zeb Wise, 13.564; 2. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 13.848; 3. 5T-Ryan Timms, 13.862; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen, 13.871; 5. 2KS-Chase Randall, 13.920; 6. 4-Chris Windom, 13.931; 7. 50-Paul Nienhiser, 14.244; 8. 7BC-Anthony Macri, 14.371

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
8-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 83JR-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 3. 29-Sye Lynch [2]; 4. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 49-Josh Schneiderman [7]; 7. 35-Zach Hampton [6]; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser [8]; 9. 6-Mario Clouser [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
25-Lachlan McHugh [2]; 2. 22-Riley Goodno [1]; 3. 17AU-Jamie Veal [4]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 3p-Sawyer Phillips [5]; 6. 37-Bryce Norris [6]; 7. 7-Tyler Lee [7]; 8. 4x-Chase Richards [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
88-Austin McCarl [1]; 2. 28M-Conner Morrell [2]; 3. 12x-Ayrton Gennetten [3]; 4. 21T-Cole Macedo [4]; 5. 23B-Brian Bell [5]; 6. 97-JJ Hickle [7]; 7. 15JR-Cole Mincer [8]; 8. 7T-Tasker Phillips [6]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
5T-Ryan Timms [2]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen [3]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 18T-Tanner Holmes [1]; 5. 2KS-Chase Randall [5]; 6. 7BC-Anthony Macri [8]; 7. 4-Chris Windom [6]; 8. 50-Paul Nienhiser [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
17AU-Jamie Veal [2]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 88-Austin McCarl [1]; 4. 25-Lachlan McHugh [5]; 5. 21T-Cole Macedo [3]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise [6]; 7. 5T-Ryan Timms [8]; 8. 83JR-Buddy Kofoid [7]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
35-Zach Hampton [1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom [6]; 3. 97-JJ Hickle [4]; 4. 7BC-Anthony Macri [5]; 5. 7T-Tasker Phillips [10]; 6. 49-Josh Schneiderman [2]; 7. 50-Paul Nienhiser [11]; 8. 7-Tyler Lee [7]; 9. 15JR-Cole Mincer [8]; 10. 37-Bryce Norris [3]; 11. 6-Mario Clouser [13]

A-main (30 Laps)
26-Zeb Wise [6]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 88-Austin McCarl [3]; 4. 17AU-Jamie Veal [1]; 5. 83JR-Buddy Kofoid [8]; 6. 16TH-Parker Price Miller [14]; 7. 4-Chris Windom [22]; 8. 55-Kerry Madsen [11]; 9. 21T-Cole Macedo [5]; 10. 22-Riley Goodno [9]; 11. 45-Tim Shaffer [15]; 12. 17B-Bill Balog [17]; 13. 18T-Tanner Holmes [16]; 14. 7BC-Anthony Macri [24]; 15. 2KS-Chase Randall [20]; 16. 35-Zach Hampton [21]; 17. 97-JJ Hickle [23]; 18. 23B-Brian Bell [18]; 19. 12x-Ayrton Gennetten [13]; 20. 3p-Sawyer Phillips [19]; 21. 29-Sye Lynch [12]; 22. 5T-Ryan Timms [7]; 23. 25-Lachlan McHugh [4]; 24. 28M-Conner Morrell [10] LAP LEADERS: Jamie Veal (1-4), Austin McCarl (5-18), Zeb Wise (19), Austin McCarl (20-26), Zeb Wise (27-30)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/21):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 3058
Rudeen Racing - 3000
Vermeer Motorsports - 2916
Lane Racing - 2886
Bryan Grove Racing - 2834
Seeling Motorsports - 2692
Bill McCandless Ford - 2620
D3 Motorsports Group - 2376
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/21):
Tyler Courtney - 2948
Zeb Wise - 2890
Chris Windom - 2886
Tim Shaffer - 2834
J.J. Hickle - 2692
Conner Morrell - 2376
Sye Lynch - 2292
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Brent Marks - 1742
Parker Price-Miller - 1614

 

 

Kyle Larson gets by Buddy Kofoid to score second consecutive Silver Cup triumph at Lernerville

SARVER, Pa. (July 18, 2023) - Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is certainly no stranger to victory lane with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, and that statement certainly proved true yet again on Tuesday night at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, earning a second consecutive Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup triumph for a $25,000 top prize. The former NASCAR Cup Series champion secured his eventual Silver Cup victory from the front row, driving by race-long leader and Roth Motorsports ace, Buddy Kofoid, on lap 19 of 30. The Series win bumps Larson’s career total to 29, two of which accomplished during the 2023 season.

As noted, Larson was forced to battle by Buddy Kofoid for the Lernerville victory, keeping pace with his fellow California native for the first 18 laps before pouncing the following circuit. Larson closed-in on Kofoid’s tail tank by lap 16, racing nose to tail with the Roth Motorsports No. 83JR for the next two laps before utilizing a slingshot move into turn one on lap 19.

From that point forward, it was the Kyle Larson Show at The Action Track, quickly stretching his legs while simultaneously using lapped cars as blockers to keep his distance on the field.

Brent Marks, who started fifth on the grid, would race on to finish second to Larson, followed by Justin Peck, Buddy Kofoid, and Tim Shaffer.

A very late race battle for second would see Brent Marks and Buddy Kofoid exchange positions on multiple occasions including back-to-back sliders on laps 28 and 29. The final lap would see Marks and Peck each sneak by Kofoid.

There were two cautions during the 30-lap contest, one of which on the opening circuit forcing a complete restart; caution lights would return again on lap nine.

“I love coming here,” Kyle Larson, ace of the Folkens Brothers Trucking, FloRacing, Durst, No. 57 sprint car, said. “Buddy [Kofoid] actually got away from me a little more than I would have liked on that last restart. It kinda made me nervous, but I was able to focus on my line and build momentum to close in. Once I got the lead, I was able to move and search around. It was really slick. I think the track actually got better for me as the race went on. Things started to clean off and I was able to really build some momentum.”

ON DECK:
The All Stars’ July campaign will continue due west with a three-race schedule through Iowa and Illinois on Friday through Sunday, July 21-23, beginning with a visit to the always-exciting 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, July 21. The $7,000-to-win headliner will be flanked with Spoon River Speedway’s inaugural NOS Energy Drink presents The Rumble on the River on Saturday, July 22, followed by a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Sunday, July 23. Each of the stops in the Land of Lincoln, Spoon River and Red Hill, will award $8,000 top prizes.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Lernerville Speedway | July 18, 2023:
Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup | $25,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tim Shaffer | 13.696
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen | 13.558
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Anthony Macri
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Kasey Kahne
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Cory Eliason (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Craig Mintz

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[2]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 4. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[1]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[3]; 6. 7BC-Anthony Macri[6]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[8]; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[14]; 9. 11-Cory Eliason[19]; 10. 23-Devon Borden[9]; 11. 2F-AJ Flick[12]; 12. 09-Craig Mintz[18]; 13. 21T-Cole Macedo[11]; 14. 12-Billy Dietrich[20]; 15. 101-Cody Maroske[15]; 16. 29-Sye Lynch[13]; 17. 29S-Dan Shetler[24]; 18. 4-Chris Windom[16]; 19. 26-Zeb Wise[25]; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs[23]; 21. 55-Kerry Madsen[7]; 22. 22-Brandon Spithaler[17]; 23. 9-Kasey Kahne[21]; 24. (DNF) 19P-Trent Pigdon[10]; 25. (DNF) 6S-Ryan Smith[22] LAP LEADERS: Buddy Kofoid (1-18), Kyle Larson (19-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 9-Kasey Kahne[3]; 2. 6S-Ryan Smith[4]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[2]; 4. 29S-Dan Shetler[6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 6. 12X-Brent Shearer[7]; 7. 29F-Zeth Sabo[9]; 8. 20B-Cody Bova[1]; 9. 2-Ricky Peterson[11]; 10. 32B-Dale Blaney[8]; 11. 7NY-Matt Farnham[21]; 12. 33-Brent Matus[10]; 13. 6-Bob Felmlee[14]; 14. 11B-Carl Bowser[15]; 15. 26AU-Todd Moule[20]; 16. 97-JJ Hickle[13]; 17. 39-Cameron Smith[12]; 18. 28M-Conner Morrell[16]; 19. 13B-Steve Bright[18]; 20. 4K-Kip Edwards[19]; 21. (DNF) 13M-Brandon Matus[17]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[2]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck[5]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 6. 7BC-Anthony Macri[6]; 7. 55-Kerry Madsen[10]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[8]; 9. 23-Devon Borden[9]; 10. 19P-Trent Pigdon[7]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 2. 21T-Cole Macedo[2]; 3. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 4. 11-Cory Eliason[6]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne[7]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 7. 39-Cameron Smith[9]; 8. 20B-Cody Bova[3]; 9. 7NY-Matt Farnham[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[1]; 2. 101-Cody Maroske[2]; 3. 09-Craig Mintz[3]; 4. 19P-Trent Pigdon[4]; 5. 12X-Brent Shearer[7]; 6. 29F-Zeth Sabo[6]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[5]; 8. 13B-Steve Bright[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 2F-AJ Flick[5]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson[4]; 5. 6S-Ryan Smith[3]; 6. 32B-Dale Blaney[6]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser[7]; 8. 4K-Kip Edwards[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Anthony Macri[1]; 2. 29-Sye Lynch[5]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 12-Billy Dietrich[3]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 6. 33-Brent Matus[6]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[7]; 8. 26AU-Todd Moule[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[2]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 4. 23-Devon Borden[4]; 5. 29S-Dan Shetler[5]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[7]; 7. 6-Bob Felmlee[6]; 8. (DNF) 13M-Brandon Matus[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:13.558[5]; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.749[8]; 3. 21T-Cole Macedo, 00:13.768[7]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 00:13.816[1]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson, 00:13.828[18]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:13.844[2]; 7. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:13.846[3]; 8. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.939[19]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:14.008[4]; 10. 4-Chris Windom, 00:14.027[21]; 11. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 00:14.085[9]; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:14.139[32]; 13. 7BC-Anthony Macri, 00:14.149[30]; 14. 19P-Trent Pigdon, 00:14.227[10]; 15. 6S-Ryan Smith, 00:14.256[22]; 16. 2F-AJ Flick, 00:14.270[24]; 17. 23-Devon Borden, 00:14.334[35]; 18. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.356[26]; 19. 83JR-Michael Kofoid, 00:14.399[40]; 20. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:14.416[25]; 21. 39-Cameron Smith, 00:14.465[6]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:14.513[17]; 23. 12-Billy Dietrich, 00:14.619[33]; 24. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.676[29]; 25. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:14.688[41]; 26. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:14.743[36]; 27. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:14.802[14]; 28. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:14.809[13]; 29. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:14.875[15]; 30. 29F-Zeth Sabo, 00:14.878[11]; 31. 29S-Dan Shetler, 00:14.962[37]; 32. 6-Bob Felmlee, 00:14.989[38]; 33. 13M-Brandon Matus, 00:15.036[39]; 34. 11B-Carl Bowser, 00:15.171[23]; 35. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:15.187[34]; 36. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:15.193[27]; 37. 33-Brent Matus, 00:15.221[28]; 38. 12X-Brent Shearer, 00:15.411[12]; 39. 26AU-Todd Moule, 00:15.594[31]; 40. 13B-Steve Bright, 00:15.883[16]; 41. 4K-Kip Edwards, 00:16.118[20]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/18):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2936
Rudeen Racing - 2850
Vermeer Motorsports - 2782
Lane Racing - 2750
Bryan Grove Racing - 2706
Seeling Motorsports - 2576
Bill McCandless Ford - 2512
D3 Motorsports Group - 2274
Premier Motorsports - 2224

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/18):
Tyler Courtney - 2873
Chris Windom - 2750
Zeb Wise - 2740
Tim Shaffer - 2706
J.J. Hickle - 2576
Conner Morrell - 2274
Sye Lynch - 2184
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Brent Marks - 1742
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592

 

 

Lernerville’s Silver Cup kicks-off massive July sweep for All Stars including seven-race Midwest invasion

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 16, 2023) - Although a slow start to the month that witnessed the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 compete on two occasions on Friday and Saturday, July 7-8, invading Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, and Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, in respective fashion, things are about to go full tilt, as the Series will partake in eight events between Tuesday, July 18, and Saturday, July 29, all of which blasting off with Lernerville Speedway’s annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday, July 18.

The highest paying program on the All Stars’ July slate, Lernerville’s Silver Cup, commemorating the life and achievements of former track promoter, Don Martin, will award a $25,000 payday, continuing a long standing track tradition that dates back to 1992. The Western Pennsylvania blockbuster will feature the All Star Circuit of Champions at Lernerville Speedway for the first and only time in 2023, and the Series will not return to the western half of the Keystone State this season.

The All Stars’ July campaign will continue due west with a three-race schedule through Iowa and Illinois on Friday through Sunday, July 21-23, beginning with a visit to the always-exciting 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, July 21. The $7,000-to-win headliner will be flanked with Spoon River Speedway’s inaugural NOS Energy Drink presents The Rumble on the River on Saturday, July 22, followed by a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois, on Sunday, July 23. Each of the stops in the Land of Lincoln, Spoon River and Red Hill, will award $8,000 top prizes.

After a two-day break, Midwest action will continue with an $8,000-to-win stop in the Show-Me State, visiting Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 26. Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions for a $6,000-to-win program on Thursday, July 27, followed by an invasion of the state-of-the-art I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on Friday, July 28. The final Missouri visit of the season will award an $8,000 payday.

Concluding the Series’ Midwest takeover, the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will host “America’s Series” on Saturday, July 29, welcoming the Tony Stewart-owned organization for the first and only time in 2023. The Saturday night staple will award $8,000, simultaneously giving All Star competitors a taste of Knoxville Raceway prior to the coveted Knoxville Nationals in mid-August.

As noted, the All Star Circuit of Champions will enter their massive July slate with recent visits to Ransomville Speedway and Sharon Speedway on July 7-8. The New York/Ohio weekend witnessed two dominations, as Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise nearly lapped the field for a $15,000 score at Ransomville, followed by a perfect 35-for-35 effort by “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney at Sharon. Sunshine, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, will head into Lernerville’s Silver Cup as the current Series point leader, chasing a third title in as many tries.

Lane Racing’s Chris Windom is currently second in the All Star driver standings, followed by Zeb Wise, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, and Rookie of the Year contender, J.J. Hickle.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/8):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2798
Rudeen Racing - 2738
Vermeer Motorsports - 2674
Lane Racing - 2636
Bryan Grove Racing - 2566
Seeling Motorsports - 2486
Bill McCandless Ford - 2394
D3 Motorsports Group - 2184
Premier Motorsports - 2114

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/8):
Tyler Courtney - 2798
Chris Windom - 2636
Zeb Wise - 2628
Tim Shaffer - 2566
J.J. Hickle - 2486
Conner Morrell - 2184
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Sye Lynch - 2066
Brent Marks - 1596
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592

 

 

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney leads every lap at Sharon Speedway for $10,000 Lou Blaney Memorial score

HARTFORD, Ohio (July 9, 2023) - Mother Nature may have done her best to ruin Sharon Speedway’s 15th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday evening, July 8, but not even her persistence could keep the “Sunshine” from dominating action, as Clauson Marshall Racing’s own Tyler Courtney was the eventual $10,000 winner, leading every circuit of the 35-lap contest to clinch his first-ever Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory at the eastern Ohio staple.

Courtney, who started third on the main event grid, is now a 22-time winner with “America’s Series,” leading Lane Racing’s Chris Windom, Ransomville winner, Zeb Wise, Vermeer Motorsports’ Kerry Madsen, and local Hall of Famer, Dave Blaney, to the final checkers.

Leading every circuit did not go without a few challenges, as a pair of lap two restarts, as well as cautions on laps 18, 28, and 30 would keep competitors on Courtney’s heels. Despite the momentum shifts, the two-time and defending All Star champion held strong, ultimately boosting his current Series driver and owner championship leads.

As noted, Mother Nature did her best to control action all night at Sharon Speedway, spitting rain drops off and on during the entire preliminary card before opening up completely just prior to the evening’s A-Main. A quick, but heavy downpour forced a delay, but track crews were quick to recover the surface and action resumed.

“I wasn’t sure what to think after that last rain, but hats off to the entire track crew for getting this place back into shape,” Courtney, ace of the NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, said. “This is a big deal for us, especially with such a big and important week ahead. I’m proud of this entire team. We didn’t have the results we wanted at Ransomville, but to turn around and win such a prestigious event like the Lou Blaney Memorial says so much about their work ethic and refusal to give up.”

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with Lernerville Speedway’s annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday, July 18. The Western Pennsylvania blockbuster will award a $25,000 top prize; the highest paying program on the Series’ July calendar.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | July 8, 2023:
Lou Blaney Memorial | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 43
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 14.617
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen | 14.062
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Lee Jacobs
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Dave Blaney
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Dave Blaney
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: J.J. Hickle
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Sye Lynch
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Conner Morrell (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Carl Bowser

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[5]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[9]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[7]; 5. 10-Dave Blaney[1]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[11]; 7. 32B-Dale Blaney[6]; 8. 19R-Mark Smith[14]; 9. 9P-Parker Price Miller[4]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson[10]; 11. 97-JJ Hickle[21]; 12. 6-Bob Felmlee[24]; 13. 5K-Adam Kekich[22]; 14. 28M-Conner Morrell[26]; 15. (DNF) 22-Brandon Spithaler[12]; 16. (DNF) 23K-Zeth Sabo[18]; 17. (DNF) 81-Lee Jacobs[8]; 18. (DNF) 3V-Chris Verda[16]; 19. (DNF) 11-Carl Bowser[20]; 20. (DNF) 70-Henry Malcuit[25]; 21. (DNF) 22C-Cole Duncan[19]; 22. (DNF) 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer; 23. (DNF) 23-Darren Pifer[23]; 24. (DNF) 29M-Cole Macedo[2]; 25. (DNF) 12-Darin Gallagher[13]; 26. (DNF) 5D-Jacob Dykstra[15]; 27. (DNS) 1-Nate Dussel LAP LEADERS: Tyler Courtney (1-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 97-JJ Hickle[1]; 2. 5K-Adam Kekich[4]; 3. 23-Darren Pifer[7]; 4. 6-Bob Felmlee[6]; 5. 29-Sye Lynch[3]; 6. 09-Craig Mintz[11]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[8]; 8. 33-Brent Matus[12]; 9. 5-Jeremy Weaver[17]; 10. 70-Henry Malcuit[9]; 11. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer[15]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell[13]; 13. 5R-Byron Reed[5]; 14. 7T-Andy McKisson[18]; 15. (DNF) 99-Cameron Nastasi[23]; 16. (DNF) 38-Leyton Wagner[10]; 17. (DNF) 21-Bryan Salisbury[16]; 18. (DNF) 10A-Justin Adams[19]; 19. (DNS) 23Z-Zane DeVault; 20. (DNS) 40-George Hobaugh Jr; 21. (DNS) 2-AJ Flick; 22. (DNS) 11J-David Kalb Jr; 23. (DNS) 11M-Nathen McDowell

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 10-Dave Blaney[1]; 2. 29M-Cole Macedo[4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 4. 9P-Parker Price Miller[6]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[9]; 6. 32B-Dale Blaney[5]; 7. 55-Kerry Madsen[7]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[2]; 9. (DNF) 26-Zeb Wise[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 3. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[6]; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich[7]; 6. 38-Leyton Wagner[8]; 7. 23Z-Zane DeVault[5]; 8. 7T-Andy McKisson[9]; 9. 97-JJ Hickle[2]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 81-Lee Jacobs[6]; 2. 32B-Dale Blaney[1]; 3. 19R-Mark Smith[2]; 4. 23K-Zeth Sabo[3]; 5. 29-Sye Lynch[4]; 6. 70-Henry Malcuit[8]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[7]; 8. 5-Jeremy Weaver[5]; 9. 99-Cameron Nastasi[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price Miller[2]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 3. 29M-Cole Macedo[4]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan[5]; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[7]; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[6]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh Jr[8]; 8. 10A-Justin Adams[9]; 9. (DNF) 2-AJ Flick[3]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 10-Dave Blaney[2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler[1]; 3. 5D-Jacob Dykstra[3]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[4]; 5. 23-Darren Pifer[5]; 6. 33-Brent Matus[6]; 7. 21-Bryan Salisbury[7]; 8. (DNS) 11M-Nathen McDowell

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 2. 12-Darin Gallagher[1]; 3. 3V-Chris Verda[2]; 4. 11-Carl Bowser[6]; 5. 6-Bob Felmlee[5]; 6. 09-Craig Mintz[3]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer[7]; 8. (DNS) 11J-David Kalb Jr

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:14.062[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:14.115[5]; 3. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:14.445[4]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:14.758[3]; 5. 29M-Cole Macedo, 00:14.766[23]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.782[37]; 7. 23Z-Zane DeVault, 00:14.807[7]; 8. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.829[10]; 9. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:14.931[14]; 10. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:14.944[6]; 11. 19R-Mark Smith, 00:14.953[17]; 12. 23K-Zeth Sabo, 00:15.095[13]; 13. 5-Jeremy Weaver, 00:15.103[18]; 14. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:15.175[11]; 15. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:15.226[20]; 16. 4-Chris Windom, 00:15.247[31]; 17. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:15.255[34]; 18. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:15.346[12]; 19. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:15.382[27]; 20. 10-Dave Blaney, 00:15.386[33]; 21. 2-AJ Flick, 00:15.442[25]; 22. 5K-Adam Kekich, 00:15.454[2]; 23. 22C-Cole Duncan, 00:15.469[21]; 24. 13-Brandon Matus, 00:15.600[24]; 25. 12-Darin Gallagher, 00:15.610[42]; 26. 5R-Byron Reed, 00:15.654[22]; 27. 70-Henry Malcuit, 00:15.691[15]; 28. 40-George Hobaugh Jr, 00:15.693[26]; 29. 5D-Jacob Dykstra, 00:15.715[30]; 30. 38-Leyton Wagner, 00:15.772[8]; 31. 3V-Chris Verda, 00:15.900[36]; 32. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:16.130[43]; 33. 6-Bob Felmlee, 00:16.230[41]; 34. 23-Darren Pifer, 00:16.300[29]; 35. 11-Carl Bowser, 00:16.439[39]; 36. 33-Brent Matus, 00:16.461[32]; 37. 7T-Andy McKisson, 00:16.929[9]; 38. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 00:17.005[38]; 39. 99-Cameron Nastasi, 00:17.033[16]; 40. 21-Bryan Salisbury, 00:17.274[35]; 41. 10A-Justin Adams, 00:17.428[19]; 42. (DNS) 11M-Nathen McDowell, 00:59.999; 43. (DNS) 11J-David Kalb Jr, 00:59.999

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/8):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2798
Rudeen Racing - 2738
Vermeer Motorsports - 2674
Lane Racing - 2636
Bryan Grove Racing - 2566
Seeling Motorsports - 2486
Bill McCandless Ford - 2394
D3 Motorsports Group - 2184
Premier Motorsports - 2114

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/8):
Tyler Courtney - 2798
Chris Windom - 2636
Zeb Wise - 2628
Tim Shaffer - 2566
J.J. Hickle - 2486
Conner Morrell - 2184
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Sye Lynch - 2066
Brent Marks - 1596
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592

 

 

Zeb Wise wins by 11 seconds for $15,000 at Ransomville Speedway

RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. (July 7, 2023) - Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise won by nearly a mile on Friday night at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, and that’s hardly an exaggeration, as the pilot of the Rudeen Racing No. 26 drove off by nearly 12 seconds at the Empire State staple, ultimately leading all 35 circuits for a $15,000 top prize and the seventh Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of his career. Wise is now a three-time Series winner this season, adding his Ransomville triumph to a list that already includes Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, and Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.

“The Madman” Kerry Madsen raced on to finish second in the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55, followed by Chris Windom, defending event champion, Parker Price-Miller, and eventual Tezos A-Main Hard Charger, Nate Dussel.

“We were really, really good. I would have never guessed that I’d be able to run the top as long as I did,” Zeb Wise, driver of the Sundollar Restoration/Rayce Rudeen Foundation No. 26, said. “I kinda felt like the lapped cars were keeping pace with me at first, but once I got to a clean track, I realized that the top was definitely the better place to be. As the laps were closing, I could see the ‘55’ was on the board, but I kept looking over to my left and I was able to see the ‘55’ across the track from me, so I knew I must have had a good lead.

“This one is for everyone at Sundollar Restoration,” Wise continued. “They were my first real main sponsor and they’ve stuck with me through thick and thin. Jason [Derkovitz] called me today and told me ‘I think we need a win in New York.’ This is their home state and I’m glad we were able to get it done for them.”

As noted, Kerry Madsen, an open wheel veteran, as well as the newly hired gun for Vermeer Motorsports, finished second, slipping into the runner-up spot with a slider beyond Chris Windom on lap five.

Although a red flag during the initial green would force a complete restart, the 35-lapper would resume and go on unhinged. Wise’s massive lead commenced as early as lap ten, already stretching his advantage to four seconds. By lap 33, Wise’s command extended beyond the ten second mark.

ON DECK:
The All Stars will now move southwest and invade Hartford, Ohio’s Sharon Speedway for the annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, July 8. Honoring the life and achievements of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Lou Blaney, the Sharon Speedway staple will award a $10,000 payday, giving eastern Ohio All Star fans their final glimpse of the open wheel travelers this season.

Cap Henry, a former All Star regular aboard Lane Racing’s familiar No. 4, is the defending Lou Blaney Memorial champion at Sharon Speedway, leading all 35 circuits for a $12,000 score on September 3, 2022. The triumph was actually Henry’s second of the season at Sharon Speedway, earning his first during a spring invasion on April 30.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Ransomville Speedway | July 7, 2023:
$15,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 22
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 14.716
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen | 15.141
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Sye Lynch
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: J.J. Hickle
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Sye Lynch
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Nate Dussel (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kyle Drum

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 55-Kerry Madsen[5]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 4. 9P-Parker Price Miller[7]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel[15]; 6. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[6]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[9]; 8. 19-Brent Marks[14]; 9. 97-JJ Hickle[4]; 10. 45-Tim Shaffer[11]; 11. 7NY-Matt Farnham[8]; 12. 28F-Davie Franek[10]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson[12]; 14. 5D-Jacob Dykstra[18]; 15. 35-Jared Zimbardi[13]; 16. 55S-Dallas Schott[19]; 17. 47D-Kyle Drum[22]; 18. 8-Nick Fratto[16]; 19. 3-Denny Peebles[20]; 20. (DNF) 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer[21]; 21. (DNF) 28M-Conner Morrell[17]; 22. (DNF) 29-Sye Lynch[1] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-35)

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 29-Sye Lynch[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[3]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[1]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle[4]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 29-Sye Lynch[2]; 2. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 5. 35-Jared Zimbardi[3]; 6. 5D-Jacob Dykstra[7]; 7. 55S-Dallas Schott[5]; 8. 47D-Kyle Drum[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 97-JJ Hickle[4]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[2]; 3. 7NY-Matt Farnham[1]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[6]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 6. 8-Nick Fratto[3]; 7. 3-Denny Peebles[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[4]; 3. 28F-Davie Franek[6]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel[5]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer[7]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 55-Kerry Madsen, 00:15.141[4]; 2. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:15.331[12]; 3. 4-Chris Windom, 00:15.342[7]; 4. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 00:15.399[6]; 5. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 00:15.479[1]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:15.484[11]; 7. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:15.515[17]; 8. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:15.540[8]; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:15.626[13]; 10. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 00:15.667[5]; 11. 8-Nick Fratto, 00:15.727[2]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:15.744[3]; 13. 55S-Dallas Schott, 00:15.846[10]; 14. 19-Brent Marks, 00:15.876[20]; 15. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:15.886[9]; 16. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:15.893[18]; 17. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:16.036[14]; 18. 28F-Davie Franek, 00:16.042[21]; 19. 5D-Jacob Dykstra, 00:16.157[16]; 20. 3-Denny Peebles, 00:16.225[19]; 21. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 00:16.870[22]; 22. 47D-Kyle Drum, 00:17.122[15]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 7/7):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2648
Rudeen Racing - 2594
Vermeer Motorsports - 2532
Lane Racing - 2490
Bryan Grove Racing - 2428
Seeling Motorsports - 2358
Bill McCandless Ford - 2304
Premier Motorsports - 2114
D3 Motorsports Group - 2062

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 7/7):
Tyler Courtney - 2648
Chris Windom - 2490
Zeb Wise - 2484
Tim Shaffer - 2428
J.J. Hickle - 2358
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Conner Morrell - 2062
Sye Lynch -1976
Brent Marks - 1596
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592

 

 

Tezos All Stars ready to battle through New York and Ohio in $25,000 doubleheader

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 5, 2023) - Activating the month of July in a big way, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 are ready to get back to work, setting aim on a pair of starts in the Empire State and Buckeye State on Friday and Saturday, July 7-8. The weekend pair, just the tip of a full July slate featuring ten events across six states, will award a total winner’s share reaching $25,000, all of which blasting off with a $15,000-to-win showcase Friday evening at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York.

Ransomville, located due north of Buffalo, New York, and just minutes from Niagara Falls, is relatively new to All Star Circuit of Champions competition, hosting “America’s Series” only twice in its history including a recent appearance in 2022. Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller was the $12,000 victor, clinching the triumph in the last two circuits while simultaneously securing his second win of the year. Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry finished second with Chris Windom in tow.

Once action in the Empire State is complete, the All Stars will move southwest and invade Hartford, Ohio’s Sharon Speedway for the annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, July 8. Honoring the life and achievements of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Lou Blaney, the Sharon Speedway staple will award a $10,000 payday, giving eastern Ohio All Star fans their final glimpse of the open wheel travelers this season.

Cap Henry, a former All Star regular aboard Lane Racing’s familiar No. 4, is the defending Lou Blaney Memorial champion at Sharon Speedway, leading all 35 circuits for a $12,000 score on September 3, 2022. The triumph was actually Henry’s second of the season at Sharon Speedway, earning his first during a spring invasion on April 30.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will roll into their New York and Ohio weekend fresh off of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney won tfhe overall war, capping his second-ever Speedweek championship with a criteria win over Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid. Courtney and Kofoid ended Portsmouth Raceway Park’s Dean Knittel Memorial tied for the top spot in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, but Courtney’s victory at Wayne County Speedway on June 12 earned him the championship by tie-breaker; the title earned Courtney a $5,000 share.

All Star Weekend Agenda: Ransomville Speedway | July 7 Pit Gates: 4 p.m. Team Meeting: 6 p.m.

Sharon Speedway | July 8 Pit Gates: 3 p.m. Team Meeting: 5:45 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 6/17): Clauson Marshall Racing - 2512 Rudeen Racing - 2444 Vermeer Motorsports - 2386 Lane Racing - 2346 Bryan Grove Racing - 2298 Seeling Motorsports - 2226 Bill McCandless Ford - 2198 Premier Motorsports - 2114 D3 Motorsports Group - 1954

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/17): Tyler Courtney - 2512 Chris Windom - 2346 Zeb Wise - 2334 Tim Shaffer - 2298 J.J. Hickle - 2226 Scotty Thiel - 2114 Conner Morrell - 1954 Sye Lynch - 1870 Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592 Brent Marks - 1462

 

 

Brent Marks wins second consecutive Dean Knittel Memorial title; Tyler Courtney crowned Ohio Speedweek champion

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (June 17, 2023) - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket concluded with an all-out brawl in Portsmouth, Ohio, and despite countless official and unofficial lead changes, accompanied by dozens of slidejobs performed by all of those battling within the top five during the second half of the 30-lap contest, it was Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks who came out on top, scoring a second consecutive Dean Knittel Memorial title with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for a $22,554 top prize. Marks’ All Star victory total now stands at 11, five of which accomplished in the Buckeye State.

Marks, ace of the Murray-Marks Motorsports/M&M Painting and Construction No. 19 sprint car, started third on the Dean Knittel Memorial A-Main grid, battling hot and heavy through the midpoint of Saturday’s feature before taking command from Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck with less than a handful remaining. Prior to Marks’ winning takeover, Vermeer Motorsports’ Buddy Kofoid was the majority race leader, soon forced to dual with the likes of Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Justin Peck and Zeb Wise. Abreu would take command on lap 19, eventually losing the point to Peck on lap 23.

Unfortunately for Peck and Wise, they each suffered from winning contention-ending cotasrophes, Peck in the form of a left rear flat, and Wise in the from of mechanical failure. Although Peck would return, Wise would not, simultaneously ending hopes for an Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship.

Rico Abreu would race on to finish second at Portsmouth Raceway Park, followed by a late-charging Anthony Macri, Buddy Kofoid, and Skylar Gee.

“It’s an honor to win the Dean Knittel Memorial for the second year in a row…a win this team needed,” Brent Marks said. “We’ve been in the hunt for wins the last eight or so races, but just haven’t been able to get it done. I owe it all to this team, and to Al Murray for giving us the tools necessary to succeed.”

Brent Marks may have won the battle, but “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney won the war, capping his second-ever Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket championship with a criteria win over Buddy Kofoid. Courtney and Kofoid ended the Dean Knittel Memorial tied for the top spot in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, but Courtney’s victory at Wayne County Speedway earned him the championship by tie-breaker; the title earned Courtney a $5,000 share.

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a New York and Ohio double on Friday and Saturday, July 7-8, all of which commencing with a $15,000-to-win visit to Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York. The Series will then visit Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, for the annual Lou Blaney Memorial awarding $10,000-to-win.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Portsmouth Raceway Park | June 17, 2023:
6th Annual Dean Knittel Memorial | $22,554-to-win
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket | FINALE
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 46
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 12.588
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 13.006
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brandon Wimmer
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Skylar Gee
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cole Duncan
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Keith Baxter
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Danny Smith

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri[12]; 4. 55-Michael Kofoid[2]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee[8]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 8. 33W-Cap Henry[20]; 9. 4-Chris Windom[13]; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[21]; 11. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 12. 70-Scotty Thiel[11]; 13. 25R-Jordan Ryan[17]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson[19]; 15. 32B-Dale Blaney[18]; 16. 101-Cody Maroske[24]; 17. 13-Justin Peck[6]; 18. A79-Brandon Wimmer[10]; 19. 29-Sye Lynch[15]; 20. 97-JJ Hickle[14]; 21. 11N-Harli White[22]; 22. 4S-Tyler Street[23]; 23. (DNF) 26-Zeb Wise[9]; 24. (DNF) 23Z-Zane DeVault[16]; 25. (DNF) 54-Danny Smith[25] LAP LEADERS: Buddy Kofoid (1-18), Rico Abreu (19-22), Justin Peck (23-26), Brent Marks (27-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 22-Cole Duncan[3]; 2. 11N-Harli White[1]; 3. 4S-Tyler Street[5]; 4. 101-Cody Maroske[8]; 5. 1B-Keith Baxter[6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[7]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson[9]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[2]; 9. 46-Michael Bauer[11]; 10. 23-Zeth Sabo[4]; 11. 09-Craig Mintz[17]; 12. 9-Trey Jacobs[12]; 13. 54-Danny Smith[16]; 14. 71M-Caden Englehart[10]; 15. 5J-Jake Hesson[15]; 16. (DNF) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[14]; 17. (DNF) 19P-Sean Rayhall[13]

Computer Man C Feature (10 Laps): 1. 54-Danny Smith[3]; 2. 09-Craig Mintz[2]; 3. 2L-Logan Forler[8]; 4. 83X-Nate Reeser[6]; 5. 4U-Josh Davis[4]; 6. 4XS-Cale Stinson[7]; 7. 4X-Bradley Ashford[5]; 8. 24L-Lee Haskins[10]; 9. (DNF) 40-Logan Fenton[9]; 10. (DNS) 32-Bryce Lucius; 11. (DNS) 59-Bryan Nuckles

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 2. 55-Michael Kofoid[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 6. 13-Justin Peck[7]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[10]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee[6]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise[8]; 10. A79-Brandon Wimmer[9]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. A79-Brandon Wimmer[2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 4. 25R-Jordan Ryan[5]; 5. 11N-Harli White[1]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 7. 19P-Sean Rayhall[8]; 8. 54-Danny Smith[10]; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser[9]; 10. 59-Bryan Nuckles[7]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 3. 97-JJ Hickle[2]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[6]; 5. 23-Zeth Sabo[3]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[7]; 7. 9-Trey Jacobs[5]; 8. 4U-Josh Davis[9]; 9. 4XS-Cale Stinson[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 70-Scotty Thiel[2]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 23Z-Zane DeVault[3]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[5]; 6. 101-Cody Maroske[8]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer[6]; 8. 32-Bryce Lucius[7]; 9. 40-Logan Fenton[9]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 99-Skylar Gee[3]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[1]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 4. 33W-Cap Henry[5]; 5. 1B-Keith Baxter[8]; 6. 71M-Caden Englehart[6]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[2]; 8. 4X-Bradley Ashford[7]; 9. 24L-Lee Haskins[9]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 3. 29-Sye Lynch[2]; 4. 32B-Dale Blaney[5]; 5. 4S-Tyler Street[6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[3]; 7. 5J-Jake Hesson[7]; 8. 09-Craig Mintz[8]; 9. 2L-Logan Forler[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.006[27]; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.014[7]; 3. 11N-Harli White, 00:13.029[1]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:13.066[19]; 5. 55-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.130[25]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.154[13]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.210[15]; 8. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.233[38]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.263[32]; 10. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:13.287[22]; 11. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 00:13.293[9]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.309[5]; 13. 23Z-Zane DeVault, 00:13.324[23]; 14. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:13.378[2]; 15. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.400[42]; 16. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:13.410[10]; 17. 22-Cole Duncan, 00:13.423[24]; 18. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:13.436[43]; 19. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:13.438[14]; 20. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.453[33]; 21. 46-Michael Bauer, 00:13.463[26]; 22. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 00:13.468[8]; 23. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.501[16]; 24. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.503[21]; 25. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:13.505[46]; 26. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:13.518[41]; 27. 19P-Sean Rayhall, 00:13.535[6]; 28. 83X-Nate Reeser, 00:13.543[3]; 29. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.544[17]; 30. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:13.564[28]; 31. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.601[36]; 32. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:13.636[12]; 33. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.651[45]; 34. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:13.667[30]; 35. 5J-Jake Hesson, 00:13.769[44]; 36. 4XS-Cale Stinson, 00:13.795[11]; 37. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:13.824[40]; 38. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:13.848[37]; 39. 71M-Caden Englehart, 00:13.927[35]; 40. 54-Danny Smith, 00:14.008[4]; 41. 4U-Josh Davis, 00:14.019[18]; 42. 2L-Logan Forler, 00:14.028[39]; 43. 40-Logan Fenton, 00:14.155[20]; 44. 4X-Bradley Ashford, 00:14.566[29]; 45. 1B-Keith Baxter, 00:14.610[34]; 46. 24L-Lee Haskins, 00:14.860[31]

FINAL 2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings:
*Tyler Courtney - 794
Buddy Kofoid - 794
Zeb Wise - 764
Chris Windom - 710
Tim Shaffer - 704
Skylar Gee - 698
Cap Henry - 696
J.J. Hickle - 684
Greg Wilson - 660
Cody Maroske - 652
*Won by Tie-Breaker

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 6/17):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2512
Rudeen Racing - 2444
Vermeer Motorsports - 2386
Lane Racing - 2346
Bryan Grove Racing - 2298
Seeling Motorsports - 2226
Bill McCandless Ford - 2198
Premier Motorsports - 2114
D3 Motorsports Group - 1954

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/17):
Tyler Courtney - 2512
Chris Windom - 2346
Zeb Wise - 2334
Tim Shaffer - 2298
J.J. Hickle - 2226
Scotty Thiel - 2114
Conner Morrell - 1954
Sye Lynch - 1870
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592
Brent Marks - 1462

 

 

Sam Hafertepe Jr. scores $12,000 in All Star Ohio Sprint Speedweek visit to Eldora Speedway

ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 16, 2023) - Rico Abreu may have been the man to beat, but Sam Hafertepe Jr. came out on top, scoring night seven of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The victory, Hafertepe’s first-ever 410 sprint car triumph at The Big E, secured the Texan a $12,000 payday, clinching the top spot on lap 20 when Rico Abreu surrendered the lead by visiting the work area. A flat tire led to Abreu’s misfortune, but Hafertepe ultimately capitalized, racing the final circuits unchallenged for his third-ever Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory.

Starting from the outside-pole position, Abreu earned the initial jump and led the first 19 circuits over Hafertepe, that until caution flags waved on lap 20 for a stopped Cale Thomas. Under caution, Abreu’s left rear tire went flat causing him to go to the work area; the rest is history.

Buddy Kofoid would chase Hafertepe to the final Whistle Stop event checkers, followed by Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, and “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney.
Abreu would power back to eighth.

“This one goes out to Miles Hill. He’s stuck by us through some pretty rough times, but I’m glad things are starting to pay off,” Hafertepe, driver of the Hill’s Racing/Cigar Port No. 15H sprint car, said. “Just super excited for our team. Obviously, Rico [Abreu] had it in the bag, but we were able to hang with him there at the beginning. His misfortune led to my fortune. Hopefully this gives us some great momentum moving forward.”

With only one round of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket remaining, the top two in the standings, Zeb Wise and Tyler Courtney, respectively, are only separated by four markers, with Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid just four back from Courtney.

ON DECK:
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will conclude with the $22,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday, June 17. A sought-after prize on the All Star campaign trail, the Dean Knittel Memorial features the second-highest payday on the All Stars’ entire June slate, following only the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race that was contested at Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 3.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway | June 16, 2023:
$12,000-to-win presented by Whistle Stop
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket | N7
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 44
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps:
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Buddy Kofoid | 12.900
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zach Hampton
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Anthony Macri
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Bryce Lucious
Tezos A-Main Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: J.J. Hickle (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cody Maroske

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[1]; 2. 55-Michael Kofoid[3]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[7]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[11]; 7. 13-Justin Peck[8]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 9. 29-Sye Lynch[15]; 10. 35-Zach Hampton[9]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo[13]; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[12]; 13. 69K-Lance Dewease[14]; 14. 97-JJ Hickle[26]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson[23]; 16. 23-Zeth Sabo[22]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee[19]; 18. 2L-Logan Forler[16]; 19. 45-Tim Shaffer[21]; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs[18]; 21. 4-Chris Windom[25]; 22. 1-Nate Dussel[24]; 23. (DNF) 49X-Cale Thomas[10]; 24. (DNF) 101-Cody Maroske[20]; 25. (DNF) 11-Cory Eliason[4]; 26. (DNF) 11K-Kraig Kinser[17] LAP LEADERS: Rico Abreu (1-19), Sam Hafertepe Jr. (20-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 23-Zeth Sabo[2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[4]; 5. 32-Bryce Lucius[5]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry[6]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[10]; 8. 32B-Dale Blaney[9]; 9. 25R-Jordan Ryan[8]; 10. 11N-Harli White[7]; 11. 2-Ricky Peterson[13]; 12. 70M-Henry Malcuit[11]; 13. 2X-Stuart Brubaker[12]; 14. 28M-Conner Morrell[14]; 15. 19-Sean Rayhall[17]; 16. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[15]; 17. (DNF) 15-Mitch Harble[16]

Computer Man C Feature (6 Laps): 1. 15-Mitch Harble[3]; 2. 19-Sean Rayhall[4]; 3. 15C-Chris Andrews[2]; 4. 15K-Creed Kemenah[6]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer[9]; 6. 71M-Caden Englehart[5]; 7. (DNS) 4-Chris Windom; 8. (DNS) 70-Scotty Thiel; 9. (DNS) 4S-Tyler Street

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 3. 55-Michael Kofoid[1]; 4. 11-Cory Eliason[5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri[9]; 7. 19M-Brent Marks[7]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[8]; 9. (DNF) 35-Zach Hampton[4]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 35-Zach Hampton[1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 3. 2L-Logan Forler[2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee[5]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel[3]; 6. 32B-Dale Blaney[6]; 7. 2X-Stuart Brubaker[8]; 8. 15-Mitch Harble[7]; 9. 46-Michael Bauer[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[3]; 3. 29-Sye Lynch[1]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks[4]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry[7]; 7. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[9]; 8. (DNF) 4-Chris Windom[6]; 9. (DNF) 4S-Tyler Street[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[3]; 5. 32-Bryce Lucius[6]; 6. 97-JJ Hickle[7]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit[5]; 8. 71M-Caden Englehart[9]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 2. 49X-Cale Thomas[2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease[1]; 4. 101-Cody Maroske[6]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 6. 11N-Harli White[5]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[8]; 8. 19-Sean Rayhall[7]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel[9]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 39M-Anthony Macri[1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 3. 55-Michael Kofoid[4]; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3]; 5. 23-Zeth Sabo[5]; 6. 25R-Jordan Ryan[7]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson[8]; 8. 15C-Chris Andrews[6]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 55-Michael Kofoid, 00:12.900[44]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:12.917[31]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:12.952[5]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:12.958[41]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:13.019[29]; 6. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:13.035[15]; 7. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:13.059[18]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.084[14]; 9. 49X-Cale Thomas, 00:13.113[34]; 10. 35-Zach Hampton, 00:13.116[4]; 11. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.116[27]; 12. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.120[24]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.125[17]; 14. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.149[13]; 15. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:13.155[39]; 16. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 00:13.163[40]; 17. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:13.199[37]; 18. 2L-Logan Forler, 00:13.212[6]; 19. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:13.218[20]; 20. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.223[11]; 21. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:13.235[10]; 22. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.251[36]; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:13.264[22]; 24. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:13.274[2]; 25. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:13.278[38]; 26. 11N-Harli White, 00:13.287[28]; 27. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:13.300[1]; 28. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:13.301[42]; 29. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 00:13.347[21]; 30. 32B-Dale Blaney, 00:13.356[3]; 31. 15-Mitch Harble, 00:13.366[8]; 32. 2X-Stuart Brubaker, 00:13.407[9]; 33. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.416[25]; 34. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.419[26]; 35. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:13.445[33]; 36. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.449[19]; 37. 19-Sean Rayhall, 00:13.450[30]; 38. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:13.568[43]; 39. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.581[32]; 40. 71M-Caden Englehart, 00:13.600[23]; 41. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.608[12]; 42. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:13.622[35]; 43. 46-Michael Bauer, 00:13.706[7]; 44. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 00:14.012[16]

2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (As of 6/16):
Zeb Wise - 660
Tyler Courtney - 656
Buddy Kofoid - 652
Chris Windom - 578
Tim Shaffer - 576
J.J. Hickle - 574
Cap Henry - 562
Skylar Gee - 558
Greg Wilson - 538
Cody Maroske - 534

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 6/16):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2374
Rudeen Racing - 2340
Vermeer Motorsports - 2244
Lane Racing - 2214
Bryan Grove Racing - 2170
Seeling Motorsports -2116
Bill McCandless Ford - 2088
Premier Motorsports - 1988
D3 Motorsports Group - 1864

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/16):
Tyler Courtney - 2374
Zeb Wise - 2230
Chris Windom - 2214
Tim Shaffer - 2170
J.J. Hickle - 2116
Scotty Thiel - 1988
Conner Morrell - 1864
Sye Lynch - 1758
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592
Brent Marks - 1312

 

 

Tim Shaffer conquers George Fisher Memorial for $6,000 Tezos All Star victory at Atomic Speedway

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 15, 2023) - For the first time since September 4, 2020, “The Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 feature winner, snapping his draught in round six of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The win, commemorating the life and achievements of legendary sprint car crew chief, George Fisher, secured Shaffer a $6,000 payday, bumping his career All Star win total to 68, two of which occurring on the highbanks of Atomic Speedway.

The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native led all 30 circuits of the 2nd Annual George Fisher Memorial, maintaining patience through four cautions, periods of lapped traffic, and relentless pressure from Seeling Motorsports’ J.J. Hickle. Despite the occasional distraction, the only real scare for Shaffer occurred on lap 29, as the former Knoxville Nationals champion tapped the turn four wall and nearly lost control. Without saying, the open wheel veteran hung on to win.

Hickle, celebrating his best-ever finish with the All Star Circuit of Champions, finished second, followed by Justin Peck, Cole Duncan, and current Ohio Sprint Speedweek points leader, Zeb Wise.

“I think a nozzle line came off because I’m covered in fuel. It was missing pretty bad, but I think it actually helped us,” Shaffer said with relief. “We had some luck on our side tonight because I’m surprised this thing ran the whole race.

“This one is for George Fisher,” Shaffer added. “He was a great friend from back in the day who helped me. This one also goes out to my mother. She told me ‘enough messing around…just get it done already.’”

As noted, Hickle’s runner-up performance was a best-ever in All Star competition; he raced in the second position the entire distance.

ON DECK: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue with a $12,000-to-win visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, June 16. The week will then conclude with the $22,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday, June 17.

A sought-after prize on the All Star campaign trail, the Dean Knittel Memorial features the second-highest payday on the All Stars’ entire June slate, following only the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race that was contested at Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 3.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway | June 15, 2023: 2nd Annual George Fisher Memorial | $6,000-to-win Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket | N6 Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41 Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cap Henry | 12.256 Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan | 12.425 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Skylar Gee Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Zeb Wise All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chris Windom Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Tim Shaffer Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Buddy Kofoid Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tim Shaffer Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Scotty Thiel Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Nate Reeser Tezos A-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Jake Hesson (+12) Carquest Perseverance Award: Cody Maroske

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 97-JJ Hickle[2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[5]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[3]; 6. 55-Michael Kofoid[10]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee[4]; 9. 101-Cody Maroske[20]; 10. 23Z-Zane DeVault[9]; 11. 4-Chris Windom[8]; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[16]; 13. 33W-Cap Henry[11]; 14. 2-Ricky Peterson[19]; 15. 5J-Jake Hesson[27]; 16. 9-Trey Jacobs[22]; 17. (DNF) 4T-Tyler Street[12]; 18. (DNF) 81-Lee Jacobs[15]; 19. (DNF) 29-Sye Lynch[25]; 20. (DNF) W20-Greg Wilson[23]; 21. (DNF) 5T-Travis Philo[13]; 22. (DNF) 28M-Conner Morrell[14]; 23. (DNF) A79-Brandon Wimmer[17]; 24. (DNF) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[18]; 25. (DNF) 35-Zach Hampton[24]; 26. (DNF) 70-Scotty Thiel[21]; 27. (DNF) 4S-Danny Smith[26] LAP LEADERS: Tim Shaffer (1-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 70-Scotty Thiel[2]; 2. 9-Trey Jacobs[1]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[6]; 4. 35-Zach Hampton[4]; 5. 83X-Nate Reeser[3]; 6. 11C-Kory Crabtree[7]; 7. 4U-Josh Davis[10]; 8. 59-Bryan Nuckles[14]; 9. 4S-Danny Smith[8]; 10. 5J-Jake Hesson[9]; 11. 11N-Harli White[11]; 12. 2L-Logan Forler[15]; 13. 15K-Creed Kemenah[17]; 14. 1B-Keith Baxter[16]; 15. 24-Lee Haskins[18]; 16. 20-Danial Burkhart[20]; 17. 40-Logan Fenton[19]; 18. (DNF) 29-Sye Lynch[12]; 19. (DNF) 23-Zeth Sabo[5]; 20. (DNF) 4X-Cale Stinson[13]; 21. (DNS) 71M-Caden Englehart

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 2. 97-JJ Hickle[1]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee[6]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[5]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 8. 4-Chris Windom[10]; 9. 23Z-Zane DeVault[8]; 10. 55-Michael Kofoid[9]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 99-Skylar Gee[1]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[2]; 3. 23Z-Zane DeVault[4]; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer[3]; 5. 23-Zeth Sabo[5]; 6. 4U-Josh Davis[6]; 7. 59-Bryan Nuckles[7]; 8. 24-Lee Haskins[8]; 9. 20-Danial Burkhart[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 4T-Tyler Street[1]; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[3]; 5. 9-Trey Jacobs[5]; 6. 11N-Harli White[8]; 7. 29-Sye Lynch[7]; 8. (DNF) 70-Scotty Thiel[6]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 2. 28M-Conner Morrell[1]; 3. 97-JJ Hickle[4]; 4. 2-Ricky Peterson[7]; 5. 35-Zach Hampton[3]; 6. 11C-Kory Crabtree[5]; 7. 4X-Cale Stinson[6]; 8. (DNS) 71M-Caden Englehart

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[5]; 5. 83X-Nate Reeser[3]; 6. 4S-Danny Smith[6]; 7. 1B-Keith Baxter[7]; 8. 40-Logan Fenton[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 101-Cody Maroske[6]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 6. 5J-Jake Hesson[5]; 7. 2L-Logan Forler[8]; 8. 15K-Creed Kemenah[7]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 22-Cole Duncan, 00:12.425[17]; 2. 23Z-Zane DeVault, 00:12.431[3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:12.491[2]; 4. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:12.543[1]; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 00:12.652[32]; 6. 4T-Tyler Street, 00:12.672[10]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.707[16]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.793[37]; 9. 55-Michael Kofoid, 00:12.798[34]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.861[12]; 11. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:12.955[14]; 12. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:13.014[15]; 13. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 00:13.018[9]; 14. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:13.022[30]; 15. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.030[18]; 16. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.046[23]; 17. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:13.049[36]; 18. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.087[21]; 19. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.096[33]; 20. 83X-Nate Reeser, 00:13.098[31]; 21. 35-Zach Hampton, 00:13.128[19]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.186[27]; 23. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:13.187[7]; 24. 11C-Kory Crabtree, 00:13.206[20]; 25. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:13.255[11]; 26. 4X-Cale Stinson, 00:13.304[22]; 27. 4S-Danny Smith, 00:13.307[28]; 28. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.307[38]; 29. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:13.308[24]; 30. 5J-Jake Hesson, 00:13.322[39]; 31. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:13.332[35]; 32. 4U-Josh Davis, 00:13.496[8]; 33. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.507[40]; 34. 11N-Harli White, 00:13.545[13]; 35. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 00:13.582[4]; 36. 2L-Logan Forler, 00:13.610[41]; 37. 1B-Keith Baxter, 00:13.914[29]; 38. 24-Lee Haskins, 00:14.338[5]; 39. 20-Danial Burkhart, 00:14.571[6]; 40. 40-Logan Fenton, 00:14.616[26]; 41. 71M-Caden Englehart, 00:59.999[25]

2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (As of 6/15): Zeb Wise - 522 Tyler Courtney - 516 Buddy Kofoid - 506 Chris Windom - 488 J.J. Hickle - 484 Cap Henry - 472 Tim Shaffer - 464 Skylar Gee - 442 Trey Jacobs - 434 Cody Maroske - 432

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 6/15): Clauson Marshall Racing - 2234 Rudeen Racing - 2202 Lane Racing - 2106 Vermeer Motorsports - 2098 Bryan Grove Racing - 2058 Seeling Motorsports - 1994 Bill McCandless Ford - 1954 Premier Motorsports - 1898 D3 Motorsports Group - 1774

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/15): Tyler Courtney - 2234 Chris Windom - 2106 Zeb Wise - 2092 Tim Shaffer - 2058 JJ Hickle - 1994 Scotty Thiel - 1898 Conner Morrell - 1774 Sye Lynch - 1626 Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592 Parker Price-Miller - 1202

 

 

Tyler Courtney elbows up for $10,000 in Wayne County’s Duffy Smith Memorial

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 12, 2023) - It was an elbows-up evening in the Buckeye State for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as round four of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket took “America’s Series” to a heavily-saturated Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Despite receiving an inch of overnight rain, the show went on as scheduled with “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney earning the $10,000 Duffy Smith Memorial prize. The Speedweek triumph was Courtney’s first of the year, simultaneously bumping his season victory tally to five, as well as 21 for his career.

Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, started third on the 25-lap Duffy Smith grid, using traffic to power beyond Cole Macedo for second on lap eight, all before pouncing on race leader, Cap Henry, on lap nine. Choppy track conditions as the result of heavy rain left much of the racing surface not for the faint of heart, but Courtney powered through, utilizing the very bottom of the speedway for much of his campaign while avoiding rougher patches.

“We just tried to stay as free as we could. I think we were a little too free, but I’m not sure you could be ‘too free’ on a surface like this,” Courtney said. “Just hats off to everyone here at Wayne County Speedway, and a special thanks to all of the fans for coming out and sticking through this. A lot of guys were unsure about tonight, but someone had to leave here with $10,000…it may as well be us.”

Doing everything he could to keep Courtney in range, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry would eventually cross the line in second, followed by Ricky Peterson, who earned a first-ever All Star podium finish, local hot shoe Trey Jacobs, and early race leader, Cole Macedo.

“I knew the bottom was where I needed to be,” Courtney added. “I knew if I could keep myself on the bottom, if anyone wanted to get around me, they were going to have to go above me.”

ON DECK:
Traveling further east, weekday Speedweek competition will continue on Tuesday, June 13, with a one-night, $6,000-to-win stop at the always-exciting Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. Sharon’s program will conclude the first segment of the 2023 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, as an off day will follow on Wednesday, June 14.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway | June 12, 2023:
Duffy Smith Memorial | $10,000-to-win [Show-up points, only]
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket | N4
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 40
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Blake Hahn | 14.489
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 14.407
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Travis Philo
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cole Macedo
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Cole Macedo
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Tyler Newhart
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Ricky Peterson (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cody Bova

Tezos A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[4]; 3. 2-Ricky Peterson[14]; 4. 9-Trey Jacobs[12]; 5. 29M-Cole Macedo[1]; 6. 23-Zeth Sabo[9]; 7. 91-Tyler Gunn[5]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 9. 4-Chris Windom[17]; 10. 55-Michael Kofoid[7]; 11. 45-Tim Shaffer[20]; 12. 19-Sean Rayhall[11]; 13. 22-Brandon Spithaler[21]; 14. (DNF) 97-JJ Hickle[19]; 15. (DNF) 57N-Tyler Newhart[25]; 16. (DNF) 25R-Jordan Ryan[10]; 17. (DNF) 20B-Cody Bova[23]; 18. (DNF) 7DK-Dylan Kingan[13]; 19. (DNF) 101-Cody Maroske[15]; 20. (DNF) 70-Scotty Thiel[6]; 21. (DNF) 11N-Harli White[8]; 22. (DNF) 4S-Tyler Street[24]; 23. (DNF) 38K-Chris Myers[18]; 24. (DNF) W20-Greg Wilson[16]; 25. (DNS) 7N-Darin Naida; 26. (DNS) 26-Zeb Wise LAP LEADERS: Cole Macedo (1-6), Cap Henry (7, 8), Tyler Courtney (9-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (10 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 3. 7N-Darin Naida[10]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova[11]; 5. 4S-Tyler Street[7]; 6. 57N-Tyler Newhart[9]; 7. (DNF) 25-Jamie Myers[4]; 8. (DNF) 20-Danial Burkhart[5]; 9. (DNF) 7-Troy Kingan[12]; 10. (DNF) 38-Leyton Wagner[8]; 11. (DNS) 29-Sye Lynch; 12. (DNS) 187-Tyler Wiles

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 29M-Cole Macedo[3]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 33W-Cap Henry[6]; 5. 91-Tyler Gunn[1]; 6. (DNF) 70-Scotty Thiel[5]; 7. (DNF) 55-Michael Kofoid[7]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 2. 11N-Harli White[5]; 3. 70-Scotty Thiel[1]; 4. 2-Ricky Peterson[3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[6]; 6. 187-Tyler Wiles[8]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner[7]; 8. (DNS) 50YR-Blake Hahn; 9. (DNS) 16-Danny Mumaw; 10. (DNS) 70M-Henry Malcuit

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 29M-Cole Macedo[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 3. 19-Sean Rayhall[5]; 4. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[2]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle[7]; 6. 20-Danial Burkhart[8]; 7. 57N-Tyler Newhart[9]; 8. (DNF) 7N-Darin Naida[6]; 9. (DNS) 28M-Conner Morrell; 10. (DNS) 99-Skylar Gee

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 33W-Cap Henry[4]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 23-Zeth Sabo[1]; 4. 9-Trey Jacobs[5]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[8]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 7. (DNF) 4S-Tyler Street[6]; 8. (DNF) 7-Troy Kingan[9]; 9. (DNS) 48-Danny Dietrich

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 91-Tyler Gunn[3]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan[5]; 4. 101-Cody Maroske[6]; 5. 38K-Chris Myers[7]; 6. 25-Jamie Myers[8]; 7. (DNF) 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 8. (DNF) 20B-Cody Bova[9]; 9. (DNF) 29-Sye Lynch[1]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:14.407[12]; 2. 50YR-Blake Hahn, 00:14.476[3]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:14.534[34]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:14.615[8]; 5. 29M-Cole Macedo, 00:14.618[20]; 6. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.634[33]; 7. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:14.685[21]; 8. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:14.701[25]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.743[29]; 10. 55-Michael Kofoid, 00:14.747[35]; 11. 91-Tyler Gunn, 00:14.751[31]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:14.764[27]; 13. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:14.781[22]; 14. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:14.815[4]; 15. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:14.867[26]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:14.897[28]; 17. 4-Chris Windom, 00:14.964[24]; 18. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:15.022[38]; 19. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 00:15.030[13]; 20. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:15.037[9]; 21. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:15.042[14]; 22. 11N-Harli White, 00:15.118[10]; 23. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:15.137[30]; 24. 19-Sean Rayhall, 00:15.142[15]; 25. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:15.147[5]; 26. 38K-Chris Myers, 00:15.165[36]; 27. 25-Jamie Myers, 00:15.177[32]; 28. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:15.205[17]; 29. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:15.250[19]; 30. 20B-Cody Bova, 00:15.332[37]; 31. 38-Leyton Wagner, 00:15.480[7]; 32. 20-Danial Burkhart, 00:15.531[16]; 33. 57N-Tyler Newhart, 00:15.793[18]; 34. 187-Tyler Wiles, 00:15.953[6]; 35. 7-Troy Kingan, 00:16.301[23]; 36. 16-Danny Mumaw, 00:29.480[2]; 37. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 00:29.480[1]; 38. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:29.480[11]

2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (As of 6/12):
Zeb Wise - 382
Tyler Courtney - 380
Danny Dietrich - 370
Buddy Kofoid - 368
Cole Macedo - 364
Chris Windom - 360
Cap Henry - 348
JJ Hickle - 338
Brandon Spithaler - 318
Trey Jacobs - 316

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions OWNER Standings (As of 6/12):
Clauson Marshall Racing - 2098
Rudeen Racing - 2062
Lane Racing - 1978
Vermeer Motorsports - 1960
Bryan Grove Racing - 1908
Seeling Motorsports - 1848
Bill McCandless Ford -1842
Premier Motorsports - 1796
D3 Motorsports Group - 1668

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/12):
Tyler Courtney - 2098
Chris Windom - 1978
Zeb Wise - 1952
Tim Shaffer - 1908
JJ Hickle - 1848
Scotty Thiel - 1796
Conner Morrell - 1668
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592
Sye Lynch - 1514
Parker Price-Miller - 1202

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Danny Dietrich runs down Cap Henry for $10,000 Rick Ferkel Classic win at Fremont Speedway

Sunday Speedweek visit to Wayne County Speedway canceled

FREMONT, Ohio (June 10, 2023) - “Double-D” Danny Dietrich finds his way to the Buckeye State each and every year for Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, and after a slow start to the 41st edition with a tenth-place score in the Speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park one night ago, the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native is back in Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, earning Fremont Speedway’s Rick Ferkel Classic title for a $10,000 score.

In dramatic fashion, much like Attica’s conclusion with Zeb Wise and Tyler Courtney, Double-D earned the Rick Ferkel Classic payday with a final lap, final corner takeover, driving by race-long leader, Cap Henry, with a diamond move off of turn four. Dietrich and Henry would ultimately drag race to the finish with Dietrich crossing the line ahead of Henry by .054 seconds.

The Fremont Speedway All Star victory, a first-ever for the two-time Williams Grove Speedway track champion, bumps Dietrich’s career total to 20, four of which accomplished in the great state of Ohio.

“My car owner was probably mad at me for coming out here instead of racing for $7,000 at Lincoln Speedway tonight, but $10,000 sounds a little bit better,” Danny Dietrich, ace of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Pace Performance, #1 Cochran Expressway, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Self Made Racing, No. 48 sprint car, said. “I remember losing one this way to Cole Duncan, so heading into turn three on that last lap, all I could replay in my head was that move by Cole, so I just tried to do what he did.

“Just hats off to everyone back home who allows us to come out here and do this,” Dietrich added. “We have so many people to thank, and I know they are at home watching, but we certainly couldn’t do any of this without our supporters, and of course, the fans.”

As noted, Henry led the first 39 and a half circuits before finishing second in the Fremont Speedway main event, followed by Tyler Courtney, Zeb Wise, and Buddy Kofoid.

“We just got beat fair and square,” Cap Henry mentioned. “I hate leading a race early. We were definitely hanging in those last five laps or so…just trying to hang on. But, we’re up here standing in second after a bad start last night at Attica. We’ll take this and move forward.”

ON DECK:
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue with a $10,000-to-win visit to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Monday, June 12. Sunday’s Wayne County Speedway event has been canceled.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | June 10, 2023:
Rick Ferkel Classic | $10,000-to-win
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket | N2
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 12.878
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Stuart Brubaker | 12.527
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cole Macedo
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Logan Forler
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Scotty Thiel
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Brandon Spithaler
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Conner Morrell
Tezos A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Brandon Spithaler (+9)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Sye Lynch

Tezos A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[6]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 5. 55-Michael Kofoid[8]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[12]; 7. 09-Craig Mintz[7]; 8. 29M-Cole Macedo[3]; 9. 97-JJ Hickle[17]; 10. 32-Bryce Lucius[15]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee[13]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler[21]; 13. 2L-Logan Forler[5]; 14. 5-Byron Reed[22]; 15. 101-Cody Maroske[11]; 16. 2-Ricky Peterson[16]; 17. 70-Scotty Thiel[9]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs[19]; 19. 29-Sye Lynch[20]; 20. 7N-Darin Naida[24]; 21. (DNF) 45-Tim Shaffer[25]; 22. (DNF) 1-Nate Dussel[18]; 23. (DNF) 5T-Travis Philo[23]; 24. (DNF) 35-Stuart Brubaker[10]; 25. (DNF) 49X-Cale Thomas[14] LAP LEADERS: Cap Henry (1-39), Danny Dietrich (40)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler[4]; 2. 5-Byron Reed[1]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3]; 4. 7N-Darin Naida[2]; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell[9]; 6. 15C-Chris Andrews[5]; 7. 23-Zeth Sabo[6]; 8. 9-Trey Jacobs[11]; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[8]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael[7]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson[10]; 12. 22C-Cole Duncan[19]; 13. 4S-Tyler Street[13]; 14. 5K-Adam Kekich[15]; 15. 71M-Caden Englehart[14]; 16. 55B-Jake Swanson[12]; 17. 25-Chris Myers[21]; 18. 3V-Chris Verda[16]; 19. 2+-Brian Smith[17]; 20. 75-Jerry Dahms[20]; 21. 6J-Jonah Aumend[18]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[1]; 3. 29M-Cole Macedo[4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 5. 2L-Logan Forler[5]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[9]; 7. 09-Craig Mintz[7]; 8. 55-Michael Kofoid[10]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel[3]; 10. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 29M-Cole Macedo[2]; 2. 09-Craig Mintz[1]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[6]; 5. 5-Byron Reed[4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 7N-Darin Naida[5]; 8. 22C-Cole Duncan[9]; 9. 25-Chris Myers[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 101-Cody Maroske[2]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker[4]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle[5]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[3]; 6. 9-Trey Jacobs[7]; 7. 4S-Tyler Street[6]; 8. 3V-Chris Verda[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 2L-Logan Forler[1]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[4]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee[2]; 4. 29-Sye Lynch[5]; 5. 23-Zeth Sabo[8]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich[6]; 8. (DNF) 2+-Brian Smith[7]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 70-Scotty Thiel[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 3. 32-Bryce Lucius[6]; 4. 2-Ricky Peterson[2]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[3]; 7. 71M-Caden Englehart[7]; 8. 6J-Jonah Aumend[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Michael Kofoid[6]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[4]; 3. 49X-Cale Thomas[2]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[7]; 5. 15C-Chris Andrews[3]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 7. 55B-Jake Swanson[1]; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:12.528[10]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.597[13]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.606[29]; 4. 5-Byron Reed, 00:12.615[1]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:12.703[41]; 6. 71M-Caden Englehart, 00:12.743[27]; 7. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:12.743[4]; 8. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:12.745[15]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:12.782[30]; 10. 29M-Cole Macedo, 00:12.792[7]; 11. 4-Chris Windom, 00:12.793[8]; 12. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:12.854[18]; 13. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:12.913[5]; 14. 55B-Jake Swanson, 00:12.919[39]; 15. 2L-Logan Forler, 00:12.924[24]; 16. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:12.929[21]; 17. 49X-Cale Thomas, 00:12.941[40]; 18. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:12.949[32]; 19. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:12.950[14]; 20. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:12.954[26]; 21. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:12.976[33]; 22. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:12.978[11]; 23. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:12.988[37]; 24. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:12.993[31]; 25. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.014[35]; 26. 55-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.022[34]; 27. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.035[17]; 28. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:13.068[2]; 29. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.102[25]; 30. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.108[3]; 31. 25-Chris Myers, 00:13.111[9]; 32. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.264[12]; 33. 81-Lee Jacobs, 00:13.275[36]; 34. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:13.303[23]; 35. 3V-Chris Verda, 00:13.310[16]; 36. 5K-Adam Kekich, 00:13.383[20]; 37. 2+-Brian Smith, 00:13.398[22]; 38. 6J-Jonah Aumend, 00:13.403[28]; 39. 22C-Cole Duncan, 00:13.458[6]; 40. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:14.006[38]; 41. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:26.306[19]

2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (As of 6/10):
Zeb Wise - 292
Tyler Courtney - 290
Danny Dietrich - 280
Craig Mintz - 278
Buddy Kofoid - 278
Cole Macedo - 274
Chris Windom - 270
Cap Henry - 258
Bryce Lucius - 250
Byron Reed - 248

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/10):
Tyler Courtney - 2008
Chris Windom - 1888
Zeb Wise - 1862
Tim Shaffer - 1818
JJ Hickle - 1758
Scotty Thiel - 1706
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592
Conner Morrell - 1578
Sye Lynch - 1424
Parker Price-Miller - 1202

 

 

Zeb Wise opens Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with final corner pass at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (June 9, 2023) - If opening night of the 41st edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket gives any indication to what Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 fans can expect the rest of the week, it’s safe to assume that it’s going to get wild in the Buckeye State, as Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise concluded night one at Attica Raceway Park with an impressive highside hustle, resulting in a $6,000 Bert and Brigitte Emick Classic score.

Wise, now a three-time Attica Raceway Park All Star winner, exactly half of his career-total with “America’s Series,” performed his highside hustle, or “ripping the lip” as most would suggest, in the final corner of the final lap, ultimately driving by race leader and two-time All Star champion, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney. Courtney and Wise had been battling back and forth for much of the second half of the 35 lapper with Courtney earning the lead initially on lap eight. Zeb Wise took control from Sunshine with a slider on lap 22, only to lose command to Courtney with a dive of his own on lap 31. The pair would resume their near-nose-to-tail campaign until Wise’ aforementioned cushion blast on the final circuit, which eventually ended in a drag race; the final margin of victory was .281 seconds.

“That last lap was definitely win it or wear it. I’m not sure I ran three and four that hard all race until the last lap,” Zeb Wise, ace of the Rudeen Racing/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car, said. “I kinda made some poor decisions prior to that last lap that put us behind Tyler [Courtney] earlier in the race. I think I was able to move a little bit better than he could. It’s just really rewarding to come here and put it all together, and I owe it all to the guys standing behind me.

“I don’t know what it is about this place,” Wise added. “I’ve just always been really comfortable here. I’m not sure if it’s the banking or the shape, but I’ve always really enjoyed racing at Attica.”

Jordan Ryan, who led the first seven circuits before losing the top spot to Courtney, finished third at Attica Raceway Park, followed by Craig Mintz and Cole Macedo.

“I made the wrong move into three,” Tyler Courtney said. “I just feel it for my guys. I think I gave one away there, but hats off to Zeb and his team. It’s been fun watching him grow up the last few summers. He’s a really good race car driver.”

ON DECK: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket action will resume with a $10,000-to-win program at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Saturday, June 10, followed by a doubleheader at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday and Monday, June 11-12. Wayne County’s opener will award a $6,000 payday, followed by a $10,000-to-win finale on Monday evening.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | June 9, 2023: Bert & Brigitte Emick Classic | $6,000-to-win Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket | N1 Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 36 Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Buddy Kofoid | 12.840 Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Buddy Kofoid | 12.695 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zeth Sabo Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Jordan Ryan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Tim Shaffer Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Byron Reed Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Sye Lynch Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom (+10) Carquest Perseverance Award: Byron Reed

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan[2]; 4. 09-Craig Mintz[10]; 5. 29M-Cole Macedo[4]; 6. 55-Michael Kofoid[6]; 7. 9-Trey Jacobs[5]; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[7]; 9. 4-Chris Windom[19]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[13]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson[9]; 12. 5-Byron Reed[21]; 13. 35-Stuart Brubaker[18]; 14. 8M-TJ Michael[17]; 15. 32-Bryce Lucius[14]; 16. 29-Sye Lynch[25]; 17. 97-JJ Hickle[24]; 18. 23-Zeth Sabo[8]; 19. 33W-Cap Henry[11]; 20. 7N-Darin Naida[22]; 21. 71M-Caden Englehart[16]; 22. 4S-Tyler Street[23]; 23. 28M-Conner Morrell[26]; 24. 19-Paige Polyak[20]; 25. 22-Brandon Spithaler[12]; 26. 49X-Cale Thomas[15] LAP LEADERS: Jordan Ryan (1-7), Tyler Courtney (8-21), Zeb Wise (22-30), Tyler Courtney (31-34), Zeb Wise (35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 5-Byron Reed[4]; 2. 7N-Darin Naida[3]; 3. 4S-Tyler Street[6]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle[7]; 5. 29-Sye Lynch[5]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[12]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee[14]; 9. 2L-Logan Forler[13]; 10. 55B-Jake Swanson[15]; 11. 25-Chris Myers[10]; 12. 15C-Chris Andrews[9]; 13. 75-Jerry Dahms[16]; 14. 2-Ricky Peterson[11]; 15. 70-Scotty Thiel[1]; 16. 101-Cody Maroske[8]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 25R-Jordan Ryan[1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 4. 29M-Cole Macedo[3]; 5. 9-Trey Jacobs[5]; 6. 55-Michael Kofoid[6]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 8. 23-Zeth Sabo[7]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 23-Zeth Sabo[1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler[2]; 3. 9-Trey Jacobs[4]; 4. 49X-Cale Thomas[3]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[6]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[8]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson[7]; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 25R-Jordan Ryan[2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[1]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 71M-Caden Englehart[5]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[6]; 6. 7N-Darin Naida[7]; 7. 4S-Tyler Street[9]; 8. 25-Chris Myers[3]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 09-Craig Mintz[2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[3]; 4. 55-Michael Kofoid[4]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8]; 6. 29-Sye Lynch[9]; 7. 70-Scotty Thiel[5]; 8. 15C-Chris Andrews[7]; 9. 2L-Logan Forler[6]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[1]; 3. 32-Bryce Lucius[3]; 4. 29M-Cole Macedo[4]; 5. 19-Paige Polyak[5]; 6. 5-Byron Reed[8]; 7. 101-Cody Maroske[7]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 9. 55B-Jake Swanson[9]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 55-Michael Kofoid, 00:12.695[21]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.816[11]; 3. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:12.818[7]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.870[25]; 5. 29M-Cole Macedo, 00:12.880[35]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:12.896[14]; 7. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:12.901[8]; 8. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:12.911[19]; 9. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:12.991[32]; 10. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:13.049[16]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:13.057[4]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.057[22]; 13. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:13.076[26]; 14. 49X-Cale Thomas, 00:13.081[6]; 15. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:13.108[5]; 16. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:13.153[2]; 17. 2L-Logan Forler, 00:13.162[23]; 18. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:13.167[20]; 19. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:13.184[27]; 20. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.199[28]; 21. 25-Chris Myers, 00:13.233[12]; 22. 71M-Caden Englehart, 00:13.242[13]; 23. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.273[17]; 24. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:13.284[15]; 25. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.314[36]; 26. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:13.329[18]; 27. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:13.334[3]; 28. 19-Paige Polyak, 00:13.346[33]; 29. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.361[29]; 30. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.435[10]; 31. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.470[9]; 32. 101-Cody Maroske, 00:13.480[30]; 33. 5-Byron Reed, 00:13.520[34]; 34. 55B-Jake Swanson, 00:13.596[31]; 35. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:14.013[1]; 36. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.726[24]

2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (As of 6/9): Zeb Wise - 150 Tyler Courtney - 146 Jordan Ryan - 144 Craig Mintz - 142 Cole Macedo - 140 Buddy Kofoid - 138 Trey Jacobs - 136 Tim Shaffer - 134 Chris Windom - 132 Danny Dietrich - 130

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/9): Tyler Courtney - 1864 Chris Windom - 1750 Zeb Wise - 1720 Tim Shaffer - 1710 JJ Hickle - 1626 Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592 Scotty Thiel - 1590 Conner Morrell - 1488 Sye Lynch - 1312 Parker Price-Miller - 1202

 

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket begins Friday at Attica Raceway Park

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 7, 2023) - It’s about to get busy in the Buckeye State, as the 41st edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket is set to fire off Friday evening, June 9, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.

The newest edition will take the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 to eight events across a nine-day span, all of which culminating with the 6th Annual Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park. The eight-race campaign will witness Ohio’s finest and the All Stars compete for a total winner’s share equaling $78,554, $22,554 of it during the aforementioned Dean Knittel Memorial on Saturday, June 17.

In addition, a $12,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek points fund will be spread among the top-five in the final Speedweek standings; $5,000 awarded to the champion and $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000 awarded to second through fifth, respectively.

On behalf of Tony Stewart Store, a victory bonus will also be up for grabs during Ohio Sprint Speedweek: if a driver wins three or more events, an extra $1,000 will be awarded per win.

After the Speedweek opener at Attica, action will resume with a $10,000-to-win program at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Saturday, June 10, followed by a doubleheader at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday and Monday, June 11-12. Wayne County’s opener will award a $6,000 payday, followed by a $10,000-to-win finale on Monday evening.

Traveling further east, weekday Speedweek competition will continue on Tuesday, June 13, with a one-night, $6,000-to-win stop at the always-exciting Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. Sharon’s program will conclude the first segment of the 2023 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, as an off day will follow on Wednesday, June 14. Should an event be affected by Mother Nature prior to the off day, Wednesday will be utilized as the respective rain date.

The second half of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will commence with a takeover of southern Ohio, invading the highbanks of Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Thursday, June 15. The $6,000-to-win showstopper will be flanked by a $12,000-to-win visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday, June 16.

As mentioned, 2023 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will conclude with the Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday, June 17. A sought-after prize on the All Star campaign trail, the Dean Knittel Memorial features the second-highest payday on the All Stars’ entire June slate, following only the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race that was contested at Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 3.

The “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks is the reigning Dean Knittel Memorial champion, beating fellow Pennsylvania native, Danny Dietrich, to the final checkers, followed by Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck.

Peck, a former full-time competitor with “America’s Series,” was the 2022 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, earning two victories along the way, the first at Wayne County Speedway and the second at Atomic Speedway. The Speedweek title was a first-ever for the Monrovia, Indiana, native, adding his name to an impressive list of former champions that includes six-time Ohio Sprint Speedweek titleholder, Dale Blaney.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will enter Ohio Sprint Speedweek fresh off of a two-day contest with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in the Badger State, visiting Dodge County Fairgrounds and Plymouth Dirt Track on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3. Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason opened the weekend with a triumph at Dodge County, followed by a perfect display by Rico Abreu at Plymouth Dirt Track. Abreu, who secured the $26,000 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race title in his Plymouth takeover, led all 35 circuits, becoming the fifth different winner of the prestigious event.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

6/9/2023
Attica Raceway Park - Attica, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 1
$6,000-to-win

6/10/2023
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek night 2
$10,000-to-win

6/11/2023
Wayne County Speedway - Orrville, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 3
$6,000-to-win

6/12/2023
Wayne County Speedway - Orrville, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 4
$10,000-to-win

6/13/2023
Sharon Speedway - Hartford, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 5
$6,000-to-win

6/15/2023
Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 6
$6,000-to-win

6/16/2023
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 7
$12,000-to-win

6/17/2023
Portsmouth Raceway Park - Portsmouth, OH
6th Annual Dean Knittel Memorial
$22,554-to-win

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/3):
Tyler Courtney - 1718
Chris Windom - 1618
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592
Tim Shaffer - 1576
Zeb Wise - 1570
J.J. Hickle - 1510
Scotty Thiel - 1500
Conner Morrell - 1384
Parker Price-Miller - 1202
Sye Lynch - 1194

 

 

Rico Abreu goes wire-to-wire for $26,000 payday in Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Plymouth Dirt Track

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (June 3, 2023) - It was a special evening in the Badger State for Rico Abreu and Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing, not only being presented with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Award for Abreu’s contributions and dedication to sprint car racing and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation, but the St. Helena, California, native will leave Wisconsin as a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winner, securing the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race title at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 3. The score, resulting in a $26,000 payday, was the 12th All Star victory of Abreu’s career, simultaneously increasing his season’s overall win total to five.

Relatively unchallenged despite a few conflicts with slower traffic, Abreu, driver of the ShopRico.com/Curb Records/The Wiser Agency No. 24 sprint car, led all 35 circuits of the annual blockbuster, officially becoming the fifth different winner of the prestigious event.

Surviving a late-race restart, and a late-race tango with “Big Daddy” Chris Windom and the “Concrete Kid” Anthony Maci, Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks held on to finish second, followed by Windom, Macri, and two-time and defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney.

“Man, hats off to this team. Every decision they made paid off,” Rico Abreu said. “We hit our marks all night long. The car was comfortable and I was confident. A big thanks to Kevin Rudeen and everyone from the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. They work so hard in putting an event like this together and I’m very proud to be a part of it.

“We are blessed to race in front of such loyal fans,” Abreu added. “I love coming to Wisconsin.”

Marks ran second for much of the program, that until positions two through four shuffled following the aforementioned restart on lap 26. Macri joined the mix and quickly moved to second, eventually getting re-attacked by Marks the following circuits. The two would eventually make contact allowing a fast closing Chris Windom to capitalize, racing into second briefly on lap 34. Marks would power back into second on the final circuit.

ON DECK:
June’s slate will lead right into the 41st edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on June 9-17 featuring eight events in nine days concluding with the $22,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park. Speedweek action will take the All Star Circuit of Champions to Attica Raceway Park on June 9, Fremont Speedway on June 10, Wayne County Speedway on June 11-12, Sharon Speedway on June 13, Atomic Speedway on June 15, Eldora Speedway on June 16, and Portsmouth on June 17. Wednesday’s open date will act as a potential rain date should any event prior need to utilize it.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Dirt Track | June 3, 2023:
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race | $26,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 11.562
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 11.660
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Josh Schneiderman
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Lachlan McHugh
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Chris Windom
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jordan Goldesberry
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Travis Arenz
Tezos A-Main Winner: Rico Abreu
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Lance Dewease (+9)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Jack Vanderboom

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 24R-Rico Abreu[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[2]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[5]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease[15]; 7. 71-Michael Kofoid[11]; 8. 25M-Lachlan McHugh[3]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise[16]; 10. 11-Cory Eliason[13]; 11. 1-Brenham Crouch[10]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[12]; 13. 45-Tim Shaffer[7]; 14. 70-Scotty Thiel[17]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[9]; 16. 23-Russel Borland[19]; 17. 97-JJ Hickle[18]; 18. 49-Josh Schneiderman[8]; 19. 9P-Parker Price Miller[14]; 20. 25T-Travis Arenz[24]; 21. 10W-Mike Reinke[23]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[22]; 23. U2-Jack Vanderboom[20]; 24. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[21]; 25. 87A-Austin Hartmann[25] LAP LEADERS: Rico Abreu (1-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[1]; 2. 29C-Hunter Custer[3]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 4. 10W-Mike Reinke[5]; 5. 25T-Travis Arenz[9]; 6. 87A-Austin Hartmann[11]; 7. 26R-Preston Ruh[14]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[7]; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz[6]; 10. 24-Scott Conger[15]; 11. 2W-Scott Neitzel[13]; 12. 21-Will Gerrits[18]; 13. 10V-Kurt Davis[10]; 14. 99-Tyler Brabant[17]; 15. 16-Anthony Knierim[16]; 16. 68-Dave Uttech[2]; 17. 29-Sye Lynch[8]; 18. 39V-William Huck[20]; 19. 88-Christopher Flick[19]; 20. (DNS) 79-Blake Nimee; 21. (DNS) 25-Danny Schlafer

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 24R-Rico Abreu[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 3. 25M-Lachlan McHugh[4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[9]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri[8]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman[2]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 49-Josh Schneiderman[3]; 2. 1-Brenham Crouch[1]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle[6]; 5. 68-Dave Uttech[2]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[5]; 7. 26R-Preston Ruh[8]; 8. 99-Tyler Brabant[7]; 9. 39V-William Huck[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 11-Cory Eliason[5]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease[2]; 4. U2-Jack Vanderboom[7]; 5. 29C-Hunter Custer[3]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[1]; 7. 87A-Austin Hartmann[6]; 8. 21-Will Gerrits[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 25M-Lachlan McHugh[1]; 2. 71-Michael Kofoid[2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 23-Russel Borland[3]; 5. 4K-Kris Spitz[5]; 6. 10V-Kurt Davis[6]; 7. 24-Scott Conger[7]; 8. 88-Christopher Flick[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[5]; 6. 29-Sye Lynch[6]; 7. 79-Blake Nimee[7]; 8. 16-Anthony Knierim[8]

Mobile 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 17B-Bill Balog[1]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[2]; 3. 70-Scotty Thiel[3]; 4. 24R-Rico Abreu[4]; 5. 10W-Mike Reinke[5]; 6. 25T-Travis Arenz[6]; 7. 2W-Scott Neitzel[7]; 8. (DNS) 25-Danny Schlafer

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:11.660[15]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:11.732[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks, 00:11.762[19]; 4. 25M-Lachlan McHugh, 00:11.909[22]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:11.910[30]; 6. 1-Brenham Crouch, 00:11.924[2]; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 00:11.940[10]; 8. 68-Dave Uttech, 00:11.948[4]; 9. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:11.959[13]; 10. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:11.961[29]; 11. 71-Michael Kofoid, 00:11.967[25]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:11.976[28]; 13. 24R-Rico Abreu, 00:11.978[34]; 14. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 00:11.990[3]; 15. 4-Chris Windom, 00:11.998[31]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:12.000[37]; 17. 29C-Hunter Custer, 00:12.012[17]; 18. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:12.026[5]; 19. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:12.048[8]; 20. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:12.110[12]; 21. 23-Russel Borland, 00:12.126[18]; 22. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:12.168[36]; 23. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:12.194[40]; 24. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 00:12.195[16]; 25. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:12.236[33]; 26. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:12.246[32]; 27. 10W-Mike Reinke, 00:12.288[39]; 28. 79-Blake Nimee, 00:12.350[26]; 29. 16-Anthony Knierim, 00:12.364[27]; 30. 4K-Kris Spitz, 00:12.367[23]; 31. U2-Jack Vanderboom, 00:12.430[11]; 32. 25T-Travis Arenz, 00:12.552[35]; 33. 10V-Kurt Davis, 00:12.617[20]; 34. 99-Tyler Brabant, 00:12.668[9]; 35. 2W-Scott Neitzel, 00:12.680[41]; 36. 26R-Preston Ruh, 00:12.708[6]; 37. 24-Scott Conger, 00:12.769[21]; 38. 21-Will Gerrits, 00:12.849[14]; 39. 88-Christopher Flick, 00:13.020[24]; 40. 39V-William Huck, 00:13.991[7]; 41. 25-Danny Schlafer, 00:59.999[38]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/3):
Tyler Courtney - 1718
Chris Windom - 1618
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1592
Tim Shaffer - 1576
Zeb Wise - 1570
J.J. Hickle - 1510
Scotty Thiel - 1500
Conner Morrell - 1384
Parker Price-Miller - 1202
Sye Lynch - 1194

 

 

Cory Eliason leads all 25 for Gib Wiser Classic title at Dodge County Fairgrounds

BEAVER DAM, Wis. (June 2, 2023) - A Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winner already this year in the Empire State, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason can officially add Wisconsin to his 2023 stat card, earning the inaugural All Star vs. IRA Gib Wiser Classic triumph at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, for an $8,000 score.

Eliason, now in the double-digit win ranks with ten All Star victories to his credit, led all 25 circuits at the Dodge County halfmile, cruising unchallenged for much of the program until he was forced to withstand a late race slider by Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks. Despite the attempt, Eliason held strong, driving on to clinch his second All Star victory of the season with his first occurring in Weedsport, New York. Incidentally, that victory also awarded $8,000.

Starting from the pole position via heat race and dash victories, Eliason, ace of the Crouch Motorsports No. 11, was an obvious threat from start to finish, utilizing a perfect jump to earn command at the drop of the initial green. As mentioned, Eliason’s campaign at the front of the field was, for the most part, unchallenged, although he was forced to restack on lap five due to a caution, then he experienced a slight momentum shift with traffic beginning on lap ten. Marks’ eventual slider occurred on lap 21, using a lapped car as a pick to slide Eliason entering turn one. Eliason ultimately powered ahead, regaining the top by the exit of turn two.

Brent Marks would hang on to finish second, followed by Rico Abreu, Anthony Marci, and “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney.

“The track was really in my favor to get back by Marks. The lapped car ahead of me luckily went to the middle of the track and I was able to drive back around him. It all worked out for us,” Eliason elaborated. “Hats off to this team and crew. Our success is a testament to their hard work. When we put our heads together, we can make anything work.

“You never know how much tire you have, and you never want to use it all up,” Eliason continued. “I tried to be patient with lapped cars. I wanted that checkered to come soon because I wasn’t sure how much longer we were going to make it.”

ON DECK:
If things could not get any bigger, the All Star and IRA rivalry will move to the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 3, set to battle elbows up in the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Growing into one of the most sought-after prizes in sprint car racing, Saturday’s spectacle will award a $26,000 top prize; the largest payday on the All Stars’ June slate. Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri is the reigning Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion, doing so in 2022 at I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Dodge County Fairgrounds | June 2, 2023:
Gib Wiser Classic | $8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 33
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 17.026
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Brent Marks | 16.796
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Josh Scheiderman
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Travis Arenz
Tezos A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Lance Dewease (+5)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Tim Shaffer

Tezos A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 3. 24R-Rico Abreu[6]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 6. 25M-Lachlan McHugh[5]; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease[13]; 8. 9P-Parker Price Miller[9]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise[7]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[12]; 11. 4-Chris Windom[10]; 12. 1-Brenham Crouch[14]; 13. 97-JJ Hickle[18]; 14. 45-Tim Shaffer[19]; 15. 23-Russel Borland[17]; 16. 25-Danny Schlafer[20]; 17. 29-Sye Lynch[16]; 18. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[22]; 19. U2-Jack Vanderboom[24]; 20. 70-Scotty Thiel[15]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog[21]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[11]; 23. 49-Josh Schneiderman[8]; 24. 2W-Scott Neitzel[23] LAP LEADERS: Cory Eliason (1-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 17B-Bill Balog[1]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[2]; 3. 2W-Scott Neitzel[5]; 4. U2-Jack Vanderboom[3]; 5. 25T-Travis Arenz[4]; 6. 79-Blake Nimee[10]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 8. 26R-Preston Ruh[8]; 9. 24-Scott Conger[13]; 10. 87A-Austin Hartmann[9]; 11. 29C-Hunter Custer[11]; 12. 68-Dave Uttech[7]; 13. (DNS) 39V-William Huck

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[5]; 5. 25M-Lachlan McHugh[6]; 6. 24R-Rico Abreu[8]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise[7]; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 49-Josh Schneiderman[1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 3. 25M-Lachlan McHugh[4]; 4. 29-Sye Lynch[6]; 5. 23-Russel Borland[2]; 6. U2-Jack Vanderboom[5]; 7. 26R-Preston Ruh[8]; 8. 29C-Hunter Custer[7]; 9. (DNF) 24-Scott Conger[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease[3]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle[6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[7]; 8. (DNS) 39V-William Huck

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 4. 1-Brenham Crouch[3]; 5. 25-Danny Schlafer[5]; 6. 2W-Scott Neitzel[6]; 7. 68-Dave Uttech[7]; 8. 87A-Austin Hartmann[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[3]; 3. 24R-Rico Abreu[4]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel[2]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 6. 25T-Travis Arenz[7]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 8. 79-Blake Nimee[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 19-Brent Marks, 00:16.799[10]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:16.930[15]; 3. 24R-Rico Abreu, 00:16.991[31]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:17.086[23]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:17.092[17]; 6. 25M-Lachlan McHugh, 00:17.113[9]; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 00:17.127[4]; 8. 23-Russel Borland, 00:17.133[5]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:17.144[18]; 10. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:17.198[13]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:17.202[12]; 12. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:17.218[16]; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:17.261[24]; 14. 4-Chris Windom, 00:17.271[7]; 15. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:17.310[29]; 16. 1-Brenham Crouch, 00:17.313[19]; 17. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:17.387[26]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:17.440[27]; 19. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 00:17.450[11]; 20. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:17.548[33]; 21. 25-Danny Schlafer, 00:17.638[20]; 22. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:17.659[30]; 23. U2-Jack Vanderboom, 00:17.762[1]; 24. 25T-Travis Arenz, 00:17.800[32]; 25. 2W-Scott Neitzel, 00:17.807[22]; 26. 68-Dave Uttech, 00:17.862[25]; 27. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:17.883[2]; 28. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 00:17.979[21]; 29. 79-Blake Nimee, 00:18.098[28]; 30. 29C-Hunter Custer, 00:18.224[8]; 31. 26R-Preston Ruh, 00:18.242[6]; 32. 24-Scott Conger, 00:18.549[3]; 33. 39V-William Huck, 00:19.935[14]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 6/2):
Tyler Courtney - 1578
Chris Windom - 1474
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1466
Tim Shaffer - 1452
Zeb Wise - 1438
J.J. Hickle - 1394
Scotty Thiel - 1378
Conner Morrell - 1294
Sye Lynch - 1104
Parker Price-Miller - 1090

 

 

Gib Wiser Classic, Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race next for All Stars in upcoming Wisconsin double

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 31, 2023) - For the second time in 2023, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will venture to the Badger State, set to reunite with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series for a Wisconsin doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3. A monster two-day rumble, to say the least, “America’s Series” and the best of the IRA will battle head-to-head for a total winner’s share reaching $34,000, all of which activating at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Friday, June 2.

Dubbed the Gib Wiser Classic, Friday’s Dodge County Fairgrounds invasion will award an $8,000 top prize, simultaneously commemorating Wiser’s racing legacy that includes four IRA championships from 1982 to 1985, and three Wilmot sprint car championships in 1983, 1984, and 1986. The marquee event will be a first-ever, and quite possibly, the largest program in Dodge County Fairgrounds history.

If things could not get any bigger, the All Star and IRA rivalry will move to the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 3, set to battle elbows up in the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Growing into one of the most sought-after prizes in sprint car racing, Saturday’s spectacle will award a $26,000 top prize; the largest payday on the All Stars’ June slate. Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri is the reigning Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion, doing so in 2022 at I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri.

The Rayce Rudeen Foundation strives to address gaps in the systems of care for those who are struggling with drug misuse. They implement a diverse approach in working with various organizations to make a sustainable impact in communities by focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will venture to the Badger State fresh off of a major Memorial Day weekend through New Jersey and Pennsylvania, headlined with Port Royal Speedway’s coveted Bob Weikert Memorial awarding $29,000-to-win. National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and Central Pennsylvania legend, Lance Dewease, earned the five-figure Weikert payoff, holding off the “Concrete Kid” and prior Weikert champion, Anthony Macri.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courntey will lead the All Stars into battle this weekend, on top of the current driver standings over “Big Daddy” Chris Windom, “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, and All Star Rookie of the Year contender, J.J. Hickle. Courtney, calling Indianapolis, Indiana, home, holds down a 92-point margin in the standings, leading the charge with two point-earning victories on the season, as well as two additional victories during preseason action in Florida. In 11 point-earning features, Courtney has been within the top-ten on ten occasions.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 5/28):
Tyler Courtney - 1438
Chris Windom - 1346
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1336
Tim Shaffer - 1330
J.J. Hickle - 1270
Scotty Thiel - 1268
Conner Morrell - 1204
Zeb Wise - 1156
Sye Lynch - 988
Parker Price-Miller - 956

 

 

Lance Dewease $29,000 richer with Bob Weikert Memorial win at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 28, 2023) - For the second time in three tries, Lance Dewease is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 feature winner, doing so in fantastic fashion with a $29,000 payday in the annual Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. Dewease, who was victorious in Williams Grove’s Doug Esh Tribute just two nights prior, led all 29 circuits in the Weikert main event, increasing his All Star win tally to 46-career, 15 at the Port Royal “Speed Palace.” In addition, the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer bumped his Port Royal career total to 122, three of which occurring in Bob Weikert Memorial winning fashion.

Only one caution interrupted action on Sunday night, that taking place on lap 18. The momentum shift erased a near-five second lead for Lance Dewease, forced to eventually fend off the “Legend” Mike Wagner and Bob Weikert Memorial night one winner, Anthony Macri. Macri, who started ninth, would power to second immediately following the restart, but a clear path and clean air allowed Dewease to maintain control.

“Well, I knew where Anthony [Macri] wanted to run, and I knew where Mike [Wagner] wanted to run. That was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been at the start of a race…just didn’t know if I had enough for these guys,” Dewease, driver of the Conduit/Glenville Station No. 69K sprint car, said. “I wanted to make sure I didn’t follow any lapped cars too closely. Luckily enough, we got here.

“To have Davey Brown with us here tonight is really special,” Dewease added. “For his age, he works really hard on this race car…everyone does. These guys really revitalized my career and we’re going to ride this wave for as long as we can.”

Although using every inch of Port Royal’s outer edge, the cushion was not enough for Anthony Macri, forced to finish second at the Juniata County Fairgrounds, followed by Wagner, Danny Dietrich, and Devon Borden.

“That late caution was helpful, but it didn’t help enough. I knew with Lance being in clean air, he was going to take off,” Macri said. “I kept trying to run the top as hard as I could. I just wasn’t close enough to do anything at the end. We’ll take a second and be proud.”

ON DECK: The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a return visit to the Badger State, set to compete in a pair of high profile events on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3. Series action will begin with the Gib Wiser Classic on Friday night at Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, followed by the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Saturday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway| May 28, 2023: Bob Weikert Memorial | Night #2 | $29,000-to-win Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 40 Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Anthony Macri | 15.862 Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich | 16.219 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Ryan Smith Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Kody Lehman Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Justin Whittall Tezos A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Blane Heimbach (+11) Carquest Perseverance Award: Gerard McIntyre

Tezos A Feature (29 Laps): 1. 69K-Lance Dewease[1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[9]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner[6]; 4. 29W-Danny Dietrich[4]; 5. 23-Devon Borden[2]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[14]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise[7]; 8. 45H-Jeff Halligan[17]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[10]; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[11]; 11. 1-Logan Wagner[13]; 12. 6-Ryan Smith[12]; 13. 11-Cory Eliason[3]; 14. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 15. 12-Blane Heimbach[26]; 16. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[25]; 17. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[16]; 18. 33W-Michael Walter[19]; 19. 47K-Kody Lehman[21]; 20. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[20]; 21. 97-JJ Hickle[18]; 22. 70-Scotty Thiel[15]; 23. 11T-TJ Stutts[23]; 24. 29-Sye Lynch[24]; 25. 5-Dylan Cisney[8]; 26. 51-Freddie Rahmer[22] LAP LEADERS: Lance Dewease (1-29)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 47K-Kody Lehman[2]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer[4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts[1]; 4. 29-Sye Lynch[7]; 5. 67-Justin Whittall[3]; 6. 12-Blane Heimbach[9]; 7. 35S-Jason Shultz[10]; 8. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[15]; 9. 77K-Tyler Bear[11]; 10. 33-Derek Hauck[8]; 11. 20-Ryan Taylor[16]; 12. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[20]; 13. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 14. 99-Devin Adams[12]; 15. 24B-Dustin Baney[19]; 16. 39T-Cameron Smith[17]; 17. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[18]; 18. 28M-Conner Morrell[13]; 19. (DNS) 35-Austin Bishop; 20. (DNS) 4-Chris Windom

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 67-Justin Whittall[1]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[2]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease[7]; 5. 47K-Kody Lehman[3]; 6. 29W-Danny Dietrich[8]; 7. 45H-Jeff Halligan[5]; 8. 70-Scotty Thiel[6]; 9. 39T-Cameron Smith[10]; 10. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[6]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[7]; 5. 23-Devon Borden[8]; 6. 29-Sye Lynch[3]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 8. 4-Chris Windom[9]; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[10]; 10. 33-Derek Hauck[5]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 2. 33W-Michael Walter[2]; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney[8]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[6]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle[4]; 6. 77K-Tyler Bear[1]; 7. 1-Logan Wagner[7]; 8. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[10]; 9. 20-Ryan Taylor[9]; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 6-Ryan Smith[3]; 2. 11-Cory Eliason[7]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner[8]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[4]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach[9]; 6. 35S-Jason Shultz[10]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts[5]; 8. 99-Devin Adams[2]; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney[1]; 10. 35-Austin Bishop[6]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 29W-Danny Dietrich, 00:16.219[5]; 2. 23-Devon Borden, 00:16.284[3]; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney, 00:16.286[7]; 4. 55W-Mike Wagner, 00:16.550[10]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:16.552[15]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:16.564[17]; 7. 1-Logan Wagner, 00:16.600[16]; 8. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:16.641[23]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:16.663[4]; 10. 19-Brent Marks, 00:16.673[37]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:16.683[25]; 12. 35-Austin Bishop, 00:16.697[11]; 13. 45H-Jeff Halligan, 00:16.724[22]; 14. 33-Derek Hauck, 00:16.769[2]; 15. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:16.803[40]; 16. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:16.811[14]; 17. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:16.820[33]; 18. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:16.844[39]; 19. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:16.853[8]; 20. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 00:16.855[1]; 21. 47K-Kody Lehman, 00:16.913[9]; 22. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:16.946[19]; 23. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:16.965[6]; 24. 6-Ryan Smith, 00:17.044[18]; 25. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:17.102[36]; 26. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:17.119[31]; 27. 33W-Michael Walter, 00:17.143[21]; 28. 99-Devin Adams, 00:17.176[13]; 29. 67-Justin Whittall, 00:17.229[32]; 30. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 00:17.246[20]; 31. 77K-Tyler Bear, 00:17.388[38]; 32. 24B-Dustin Baney, 00:17.389[12]; 33. 98-Jarrett Cavalet, 00:17.431[26]; 34. 4-Chris Windom, 00:17.435[29]; 35. 20-Ryan Taylor, 00:17.451[24]; 36. 12-Blane Heimbach, 00:17.544[34]; 37. 39T-Cameron Smith, 00:17.564[28]; 38. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:17.578[30]; 39. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr, 00:17.704[27]; 40. 35S-Jason Shultz, 00:17.801[35]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 5/28): Tyler Courtney - 1438 Chris Windom - 1346 Hunter Schuerenberg - 1336 Tim Shaffer - 1330 J.J. Hickle - 1270 Scotty Thiel - 1268 Conner Morrell - 1204 Zeb Wise - 1156 Sye Lynch - 988 Parker Price-Miller - 956

 

 

Anthony Macri checks out for $10,000 in Bob Weikert Memorial opener at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 27, 2023) - The “Concrete Kid” Anthony Macri certainly made it look easy on Saturday night at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, cruising home by nearly ten seconds to score the Bob Weikert Memorial opener for $10,000. The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory is the first of the season for the Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, native, the seventh Series triumph of his career at the Juniata County Fairgrounds. Impressive enough, Macri is now a 22-time winner lifetime at the Speed Palace, simultaneously increasing his 2023 victory tally to five; all five occurring at different race tracks.

Determined by redraw, Macri started fourth on the 29-lap grid, getting away third at the initial start before making the move to second on lap five. To no surprise, Macri’s move to second was accomplished against the wall in turns one and two, using the exact same real estate to secure the top spot from Mike Wagner on lap 11.

From that point forward, it was the “Macri Show” in the non-stop 29-lapper, driving off to the aforementioned ten second lead over Mike Wagner, Brent Marks, Lance Dewease, who was the evening’s Hard Charger in advancing 12 positions, and “The Pilot” Logan Wagner.

“This thing was a pleasure to drive, that’s for sure,” Anthony Macri, ace of the J&S Classics/C&D Rigging No. 39M sprint car, said. “I’m kinda speechless right now. We were trying to strategize our plan for the A-Main…not sure whether to wait or to be aggressive. Mike [Wagner] was setting a solid pace and I couldn’t make up my mind on how to approach him. I kinda had to man up and start running the wall. From there, I felt like I kept getting faster and faster.

“It can definitely be challenging in determining where to run,” Macri added. “But you’re not going to pass cars racing in the same lane that they are.”

ON DECK: The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their four-race swing through the Mid-Atlantic with Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial finale on Sunday, May 28. The event will award a $29,000 payday. On pace to do it again, Anthony Macri swept the 2022 Bob Weikert Memorial, beating Hall of Famer Lance Dewease to the line on night one, followed by a triumph over Brent Marks on night two.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway| May 27, 2023: Bob Weikert Memorial | Night #1 | $10,000-to-win Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 40 Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Anthony Macri | 16.716 Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Devon Borden | 16.940 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Gerard McIntyre Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Logan Wagner All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Anthony Macri Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Blane Heimbach Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Blane Heimbach Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Jason Shultz Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Lance Dewease (+12) Carquest Perseverance Award: Blane Heimbach

Tezos A Feature (29 Laps): 1. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 2. 55W-Mike Wagner[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[8]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease[16]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner[10]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 7. 45H-Jeff Halligan[12]; 8. 67-Justin Whittall[2]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 10. 12-Blane Heimbach; 11. 23-Devon Borden[6]; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer[7]; 13. 77K-Tyler Bear[9]; 14. 11-Cory Eliason[11]; 15. 29W-Danny Dietrich; 16. 5-Dylan Cisney[19]; 17. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[13]; 18. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[20]; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[18]; 20. 4-Chris Windom[17]; 21. 35-Austin Bishop[14]; 22. 47K-Kody Lehman; 23. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[15]; 24. 29-Sye Lynch; 25. 33W-Michael Walter; 26. 35S-Jason Shultz LAP LEADERS: Mike Wagner (1-10), Anthony Macri (11-29)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 12-Blane Heimbach[3]; 2. 29-Sye Lynch[5]; 3. 33W-Michael Walter[2]; 4. 35S-Jason Shultz[8]; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts[6]; 6. 47K-Kody Lehman[9]; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[1]; 8. 6-Ryan Smith[16]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[7]; 10. 29W-Danny Dietrich[4]; 11. 97-JJ Hickle[11]; 12. 70-Scotty Thiel[19]; 13. 20-Ryan Taylor[10]; 14. 33-Derek Hauck[12]; 15. 99-Devin Adams[15]; 16. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[14]; 17. 24B-Dustin Baney[17]; 18. (DNS) 5K-Jake Karklin; 19. (DNS) 95-Garrett Bard; 20. (DNS) 28M-Conner Morrell

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[2]; 3. 23-Devon Borden[8]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 5. 33W-Michael Walter[3]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason[7]; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney[5]; 8. 97-JJ Hickle[9]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 10. (DNS) 6-Ryan Smith

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1-Logan Wagner[4]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease[3]; 3. 45H-Jeff Halligan[5]; 4. 35S-Jason Shultz[1]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[6]; 7. 35-Austin Bishop[7]; 8. 20-Ryan Taylor[2]; 9. 99-Devin Adams[9]; 10. 24B-Dustin Baney[10]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[8]; 4. 4-Chris Windom[4]; 5. 77K-Tyler Bear[7]; 6. 11T-TJ Stutts[3]; 7. 33-Derek Hauck[1]; 8. 5K-Jake Karklin[9]; 9. 29W-Danny Dietrich[5]; 10. (DNS) 95-Garrett Bard

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 12-Blane Heimbach[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[6]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[5]; 4. 55W-Mike Wagner[7]; 5. 67-Justin Whittall[8]; 6. 47K-Kody Lehman[2]; 7. 29-Sye Lynch[4]; 8. 98-Jarrett Cavalet[9]; 9. (DNS) 28M-Conner Morrell; 10. (DNS) 70-Scotty Thiel

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 23-Devon Borden, 00:16.940[34]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:17.284[39]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:17.322[32]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall, 00:17.389[11]; 5. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:17.438[3]; 6. 35-Austin Bishop, 00:17.456[1]; 7. 77K-Tyler Bear, 00:17.501[6]; 8. 55W-Mike Wagner, 00:17.519[12]; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:17.529[2]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:17.576[8]; 11. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:17.581[25]; 12. 19-Brent Marks, 00:17.596[24]; 13. 5-Dylan Cisney, 00:17.599[35]; 14. 45H-Jeff Halligan, 00:17.630[29]; 15. 29W-Danny Dietrich, 00:17.667[16]; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:17.686[15]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:17.746[18]; 18. 1-Logan Wagner, 00:17.762[22]; 19. 4-Chris Windom, 00:17.786[5]; 20. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:17.792[36]; 21. 33W-Michael Walter, 00:17.832[33]; 22. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:17.883[37]; 23. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:17.904[7]; 24. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:17.936[9]; 25. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:17.942[13]; 26. 20-Ryan Taylor, 00:17.943[4]; 27. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 00:17.978[26]; 28. 47K-Kody Lehman, 00:17.997[17]; 29. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr, 00:18.001[10]; 30. 35S-Jason Shultz, 00:18.079[19]; 31. 33-Derek Hauck, 00:18.122[38]; 32. 12-Blane Heimbach, 00:18.125[23]; 33. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:18.256[20]; 34. 99-Devin Adams, 00:18.369[14]; 35. 5K-Jake Karklin, 00:18.489[21]; 36. 98-Jarrett Cavalet, 00:18.554[28]; 37. 6-Ryan Smith, 00:18.656[40]; 38. 24B-Dustin Baney, 00:19.085[30]; 39. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:59.998[31]; 40. 95-Garrett Bard, 00:59.999[27]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions DRIVER Standings (As of 5/27): Tyler Courtney - 1348 Chris Windom - 1256 Hunter Schuerenberg - 1246 Tim Shaffer - 1240 J.J. Hickle - 1180 Scotty Thiel - 1178 Conner Morrell - 1114 Zeb Wise - 1066 Parker Price-Miller - 956 Sye Lynch - 898

 

 

Lance Dewease victorious in Williams Grove’s Doug Esh Tribute worth $10,000

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (May 26, 2023) - National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Lance Dewease, padded the stat book yet again on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, scoring the Doug Esh Tribute against the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for a $10,000 top prize. The victory, accomplished from the inside of row four, was secured on lap 19, driving by Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri in a drag race to the flagstand.

The win bumps Dewease’s All Star win count to 45 total, ten of which occurring at the famed Williams Grove Speedway. In addition, the triumph increased Dewease’s Williams Grove career total to a whopping 113, simultaneously propelling car owner Don Kreitz Jr. to the all-time winning car owner position at the Mechanicsburg oval.

“Double-D” Danny Dietrich, who pressured Dewease late before a caution on lap 27 cleared slower traffic, charged his way from 11th to finish second in the All Stars’ lone visit to Williams Grove this season, followed by Anthony Macri, Devon Borden, and Kyle Moody.

It was Lance Dewease at the end of the 30-lapper, but Chase Dietz led early, commanding the first ten circuits before losing control in turns three and four on lap 11. Dietz’ spin allowed Anthony Macri to inherit the top spot. That, of course, all changed on lap 19.

“Things are better, but I’m still not sure we have everything figured out yet. We caught some breaks here tonight that helped us out. Little Freddie [Rahmer] may have been the fastest car here tonight,” Dewease stated in Williams Grove Speedway victory lane. “Clean air was helpful. We were really struggling with the lapped cars racing down on the bottom. Not sure we were the fastest tonight, but we’ll take it.

“This win goes to Davey Brown,” Dewease added. “He hasn’t been feeling well so he couldn’t make it here tonight, but I know he’s at home watching it. This one's for him.”

ON DECK:
The notorious “Speed Palace,” Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, will round out the All Stars’ Memorial Day weekend swing through the Mid-Atlantic with back-to-back programs on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28. Celebrating the achievements of legendary Pennsylvania car owner, Bob Weikert, the two-day Bob Weikert Memorial will award a total winner’s share equaling $39,000; $10,000 on Saturday and $29,000 on Sunday. Central Pennsylvania hotshot and Dillsburg native, Anthony Macri, swept the 2022 Bob Weikert Memorial, beating Hall of Famer Lance Dewease to the line on night one, followed by a triumph over Brent Marks on night two.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway| May 26, 2023:
Doug Esh Tribute | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 34
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Anthony Macri | 17.102
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Dylan Norris | 16.999
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Devon Borden
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Kyle Moody
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Lance Dewease
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Chase Dietz
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Chris Windom
Tezos A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Scotty Thiel

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 69K-Lance Dewease[7]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[11]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 4. 23-Devon Borden[2]; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody[8]; 6. 44-Dylan Norris[5]; 7. 1W-Jim Siegel[12]; 8. 11-Cory Eliason[17]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise[18]; 10. 19-Brent Marks[22]; 11. 67-Justin Whittall[15]; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer[3]; 13. 1X-Chad Trout[13]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[21]; 15. 8-Freddie Rahmer[10]; 16. 11T-TJ Stutts[14]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[9]; 18. 30-Lucas Wolfe[20]; 19. 4-Chris Windom[25]; 20. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[23]; 21. 39T-Cameron Smith[19]; 22. 70-Scotty Thiel[24]; 23. 12-Billy Dietrich[16]; 24. (DNF) 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 25. (DNF) 2D-Chase Dietz[1]; 26. (DNF) 28M-Conner Morrell[27]; 27. (DNF) 35-Austin Bishop[26] LAP LEADERS: Chase Dietz (1-10), Anthony Macri 11-18), Lance Dewease (19-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[3]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel[4]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[5]; 6. 35-Austin Bishop[11]; 7. 90-Jordan Givler[13]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[9]; 9. 12D-Steve Downs[14]; 10. 5E-Brandon Rahmer[6]; 11. 97-JJ Hickle[8]; 12. 6-Ryan Smith[7]; 13. 29-Sye Lynch[12]; 14. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[10]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 2D-Chase Dietz[1]; 2. 23-Devon Borden[3]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[7]; 5. 44-Dylan Norris[4]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease[8]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody[6]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 23-Devon Borden[2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[1]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[5]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall[3]; 5. 44-Dylan Norris[4]; 6. 19-Brent Marks[7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[6]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[9]; 9. 90-Jordan Givler[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 99M-Kyle Moody[1]; 2. 2D-Chase Dietz[4]; 3. 1W-Jim Siegel[2]; 4. 12-Billy Dietrich[3]; 5. 39T-Cameron Smith[6]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[8]; 7. 5E-Brandon Rahmer[5]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[7]; 9. 12D-Steve Downs[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout[2]; 4. 11-Cory Eliason[5]; 5. 30-Lucas Wolfe[3]; 6. 70-Scotty Thiel[6]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[8]; 8. 35-Austin Bishop[7]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 69K-Lance Dewease[1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 3. 8-Freddie Rahmer[3]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts[2]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[6]; 7. 6-Ryan Smith[7]; 8. 29-Sye Lynch[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 44-Dylan Norris, 00:16.999[2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:17.035[32]; 3. 2D-Chase Dietz, 00:17.083[11]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:17.140[1]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:17.221[27]; 6. 23-Devon Borden, 00:17.225[4]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:17.239[28]; 8. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 00:17.254[30]; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody, 00:17.255[14]; 10. 67-Justin Whittall, 00:17.262[9]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:17.295[3]; 12. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:17.301[31]; 13. 1W-Jim Siegel, 00:17.347[12]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:17.369[8]; 15. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:17.394[23]; 16. 12-Billy Dietrich, 00:17.395[10]; 17. 19-Brent Marks, 00:17.456[5]; 18. 5E-Brandon Rahmer, 00:17.536[16]; 19. 39T-Cameron Smith, 00:17.544[17]; 20. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:17.557[24]; 21. 1X-Chad Trout, 00:17.578[25]; 22. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:17.589[34]; 23. 30-Lucas Wolfe, 00:17.605[21]; 24. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:17.612[22]; 25. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:17.709[18]; 26. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:17.749[26]; 27. 6-Ryan Smith, 00:17.754[33]; 28. 90-Jordan Givler, 00:17.759[6]; 29. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 00:17.760[7]; 30. 4-Chris Windom, 00:17.797[15]; 31. 35-Austin Bishop, 00:17.858[19]; 32. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:17.904[20]; 33. 12D-Steve Downs, 00:18.140[13]; 34. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:18.243[29]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/26):
Tyler Courtney - 1360
Chris Windom - 1278
Tim Shaffer - 1276
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1266
Scotty Thiel - 1194
J.J. Hickle - 1180
Conner Morrell - 1126
Zeb Wise - 1108
Parker Price-Miller - 956
Sye Lynch - 898

 

 

Tyler Courtney leads all 30 for $10,000 Bridgeport All Star victory

SWEDESBORO, N.J. (May 25, 2023) - “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney has officially mastered the Garden State, leading all 30 circuits at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, New Jersey, to record the 20th Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of his career, snagging a $10,000 payday in the process. Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, started from the outside-pole position and never looked back, holding off New Jersey’s own Kyle Reinhardt and a tail-charging Anthony Macri at the final checkers. The win bumps Courtney’s season tally to two during points competition, four total when including pre-season action in sunny central Florida.

Although flawless from the front row, Courtney still faced a series of challenges, some in the form of cautions and others in the form of lapped traffic. A red flag on the initial start forced a complete restart, quickly followed by a long stretch of green flag competition. Traffic entered the picture for the first time on lap 11, but Courtney was able to maintain control, always keeping a car or two between himself and the rest of the podium.

Cautions on laps 19 and 23 stacked the field once again, but despite the pair of momentum shifts, Courtney continued his course, never pressured from the rest of the field.

“Top fives are great for winning championships, but the ultimate goal is to win. My guys work too hard to not get to victory lane,” Tyler Courtney explained. “I felt like we gave one away on Sunday at Weedsport. I still wasn’t sure what to do tonight in turn four, so I just kept doing what I was doing and it ended up being the right thing to do.

“I didn’t want any more yellows at the end because you never know what can happen,” Courtney added. “We got the car in victory lane tonight where it belongs. This place is awesome. They’ve really made this place into a top-notch facility.”

Kyle Reinhardt almost lost his place within the frontrunners after the lap 19 restart, nearly spinning to a stop in turn four before getting back on the throttle.

“We were really fast there at the end,” Reinhardt said. “I almost gave it away there and we almost finished last, so being on the podium is good. Happy to be here in front of all of our friends and family.”

Anthony Macri was involved in the aforementioned opening red but still managed to climb through the field, reaching the top five by lap 23.

ON DECK:
The world-famous paperclip, Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday, May 26, which will honor Central Pennsylvania great and former open wheeler, “The Hammer” Doug Esh. Dubbed the Doug Esh Tribute, the Friday night blockbuster will award a $10,000 share, simultaneously commemorating Esh’s career that included a 2006 World of Outlaws National Open victory and a $50,000 prize; it was the richest payday in the track’s history.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Bridgeport Motorsports Park | May 25, 2023:
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 27
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 12.592
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 12.540
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tyler Ross
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Jon Brennfleck
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Justin Whittall (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Austin Bishop

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri[5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[3]; 5. 11-Cory Eliason[11]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[6]; 7. 19-Brent Marks[7]; 8. 23B-Devon Borden[12]; 9. 67-Justin Whittall[17]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[13]; 11. 00K-Kyle Spence[19]; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer[16]; 13. 4-Chris Windom[15]; 14. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[10]; 15. 70-Scotty Thiel[9]; 16. 28M-Conner Morrell[20]; 17. 4B-Jon Brennfleck[24]; 18. 51-Freddie Rahmer[1]; 19. 44-Dave Brown[22]; 20. 13-Justin Peck[8]; 21. 97-JJ Hickle[14]; 22. 5-Tyler Ross[18]; 23. 11A-Austin Bishop[21]; 24. 55M-Domenic Melair[23]; 25. (DNS) 29-Sye Lynch LAP LEADERS: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (8 Laps): 1. 5-Tyler Ross[4]; 2. 00K-Kyle Spence[3]; 3. 55M-Domenic Melair[2]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[1]; 5. 11A-Austin Bishop[5]; 6. 44-Dave Brown[7]; 7. 4B-Jon Brennfleck[6]; 8. 24T-TJ Greve[8]; 9. (DNS) 5Z-Zack Burd

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 51-Freddie Rahmer[2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[6]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri[5]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[3]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[3]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[6]; 6. 67-Justin Whittall[9]; 7. 5-Tyler Ross[8]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[5]; 9. 44-Dave Brown[7]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[2]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason[3]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer[4]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[5]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 7. 11A-Austin Bishop[9]; 8. 4B-Jon Brennfleck[8]; 9. (DNF) 24T-TJ Greve[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 3. 70-Scotty Thiel[2]; 4. 23B-Devon Borden[3]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle[5]; 6. 29-Sye Lynch[8]; 7. 00K-Kyle Spence[7]; 8. 55M-Domenic Melair[6]; 9. (DNS) 5Z-Zack Burd

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.541[4]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 00:12.583[1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:12.613[2]; 4. 19-Brent Marks, 00:12.720[9]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:12.773[3]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.833[15]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.852[23]; 8. 13-Justin Peck, 00:12.897[14]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:12.905[5]; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:12.938[13]; 11. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:12.950[18]; 12. 23B-Devon Borden, 00:13.018[20]; 13. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.072[19]; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.093[21]; 15. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.132[12]; 16. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.145[10]; 17. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.178[27]; 18. 55M-Domenic Melair, 00:13.264[6]; 19. 44-Dave Brown, 00:13.265[11]; 20. 24T-TJ Greve, 00:13.303[16]; 21. 00K-Kyle Spence, 00:13.318[7]; 22. 5-Tyler Ross, 00:13.342[24]; 23. 4B-Jon Brennfleck, 00:13.450[8]; 24. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:13.451[26]; 25. 67-Justin Whittall, 00:13.490[25]; 26. 11A-Austin Bishop, 00:13.497[22]; 27. 5Z-Zack Burd, 00:59.999[17]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/25):
Tyler Courtney - 1156
Chris Windom - 1054
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1046
Tim Shaffer - 1024
J.J. Hickle - 1000
Scotty Thiel - 982
Parker Price-Miller - 956
Conner Morrell - 922
Zeb Wise - 844
Sye Lynch - 718

 

 

Tezos All Stars set to invade New Jersey and Pennsylvania for monster Memorial Day weekend agenda

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 24, 2023) - Memorial Day weekend is set to be a monster for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as the Series is ready to invade three tracks in four days for four separate events, all of which adding up to a $59,000 winning potential. If you break it down, all four programs will award a minimum of $10,000-to-win with the holiday headliner paying a whopping $29,000-to-win on Sunday, May 28. The action will commence officially tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 25, at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, New Jersey; the first and only Garden State visit for the traveling All Stars in 2023.

Bridgeport Motorsports Park, just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, last hosted “America’s Series” on August 25, 2022, with Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck scoring the $12,000 share over “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and the “Concrete Kid” Anthony Macri. In fact, last year’s appearance was a first-ever for the Tezos All Stars, quickly transitioning into a highly-anticipated destination.

The world-famous paperclip, Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday, May 26, which will honor Central Pennsylvania great and former open wheeler, “The Hammer” Doug Esh. Dubbed the Doug Esh Tribute, the Friday night blockbuster will award a $10,000 share, simultaneously commemorating Esh’s career that included a 2006 World of Outlaws National Open victory and a $50,000 prize; it was the richest payday in the track’s history.

The notorious “Speed Palace,” Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, will round out the All Stars’ Memorial Day weekend swing through the Mid-Atlantic with back-to-back programs on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28. Celebrating the achievements of legendary Pennsylvania car owner, Bob Weikert, the two-day Bob Weikert Memorial will award a total winner’s share equaling $39,000; $10,000 on Saturday and $29,000 on Sunday. Central Pennsylvania hotshot and Dillsburg native, Anthony Macri, swept the 2022 Bob Weikert Memorial, beating Hall of Famer Lance Dewease to the line on night one, followed by a triumph over Brent Marks on night two.

The Tezos All Stars will head into the weekend fresh off of a pair of New York visits to Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, and Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Friday and Sunday, May 19 and 21. Zeb Wise, back to work after an injury timeout, scored the $8,000 share at Outlaw Speedway, with Cory Eliason, now in charge of the Crouch Motorsports No. 11, finding the top spot at Weedsport.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/21):
Tyler Courtney - 1006
Parker Price-Miller - 965
Chris Windom - 930
Hunter Schuerenberg - 904
Tim Shaffer - 898
J.J. Hickle - 892
Scotty Thiel - 862
Conner Morrell - 804
Zeb Wise - 706
Zeth Sabo - 666

 

 

Cory Eliason on top at Weedsport Speedway for $8,000

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (May 21, 2023) - Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason, the new gun for Crouch Motorsports, came out swinging on Sunday night at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, securing his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the season and nailing down an $8,000 payday in the process. The victory came in just his fifth start with Crouch Motorsports, utilizing the highside to take command from race-long leader Matt Farnham on lap 26. A dramatic ending to his pursuit to Weedsport’s Victory Hill, the only caution of the 30-lapper occurred on the final circuit forcing a one-lap dash to the finish; it was a smooth final lap for the Californian.

Eliason, now a nine-time Series winner, may have taken the final spotlight, but it was all Matt Farnham and Tyler Courtney earning the mid-race highlights, as Courtney, who battled into the runner-up spot on lap 14, commenced chase on Farnham immediately after. Courtney inched closer to Farnham with every circuit, but before he could pounce on the New York native, Eliason swooped in from the topside and grabbed second on lap 25, then the lead on lap 26.

“I really thought it was going to take us a little bit longer to get our first win together. That just goes to show what this team is capable of,” Eliason expressed. “I’ve watched a lot of videos on this place and if you can get through one and two without getting up into the wall, it’s going to work. I was probably more nervous than my crew during that one lap restart. I used up my brakes. Regardless, I’m very grateful for this. They give us the tools to be successful and I’m happy to be here.”

Friday night Outlaw Speedway winner, Zeb Wise, would sneak in to finish second before the final checkers, followed by Tyler Courtney, Scotty Thiel, and Matt Farnham.

“I love tracks like this,” Zeb Wise said. “This is my first time here and I’m already excited to come back. It takes a lot of finesse to be good on a surface like this. I thought maybe we were in trouble early, but we really came to life at the end.”

ON DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a four-race slate through New Jersey and Pennsylvania, all of which kicking-off with a stop at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, New Jersey, on Thursday evening, May 25. Action will then continue with a visit to the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, May 26, followed by the Bob Weikert Memorial doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28. The first three events will award $10,000-to-win capped with the $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial finale.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Weedsport Speedway| May 21, 2023:
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 25
Macri Concrete/Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 14.091
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Matt Farnham | 14.285
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Danny Varin
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Matt Farnham
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Chase Moran
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Danny Peebles
Tezos A-Main Winner: Cory Eiason
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Parker Price-Miller (+9)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Chris Hile

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[3]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel[10]; 5. 7NY-Matt Farnham[1]; 6. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[2]; 7. 99L-Larry Wight[8]; 8. 01-Danny Varin[6]; 9. 9P-Parker Price Miller[18]; 10. 97-JJ Hickle[12]; 11. 29-Sye Lynch[7]; 12. 28F-Davie Franek[11]; 13. 45-Tim Shaffer[15]; 14. 4-Chris Windom[17]; 15. 98-Joe Trenca[14]; 16. 66-Jordan Hutton[16]; 17. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[13]; 18. 5H-Chris Hile[20]; 19. 88C-Chad Miller[23]; 20. 28M-Conner Morrell[22]; 21. (DNF) 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[9]; 22. (DNF) 4P-Chase Moran[19]; 23. (DNF) 2-Dave Axton[21]; 24. (DNF) 11T-Cory Turner[24] LAP LEADERS: Matt Farnham (1-25), Cory Eliason (26-30).

Classic Ink USA B Feature (8 Laps): 1. 4P-Chase Moran[2]; 2. 5H-Chris Hile[4]; 3. 2-Dave Axton[1]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[6]; 5. 88C-Chad Miller[3]; 6. 11T-Cory Turner[5]; 7. 3-Denny Peebles[7]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 7NY-Matt Farnham[2]; 2. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[1]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason[3]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[6]; 6. 01-Danny Varin[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 01-Danny Varin[2]; 2. 7NY-Matt Farnham[4]; 3. 99L-Larry Wight[1]; 4. 28F-Davie Franek[3]; 5. 98-Joe Trenca[5]; 6. 9P-Parker Price Miller[7]; 7. 5H-Chris Hile[9]; 8. 2-Dave Axton[6]; 9. 3-Denny Peebles[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 29-Sye Lynch[2]; 3. 70-Scotty Thiel[8]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle[3]; 5. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[4]; 6. 66-Jordan Hutton[5]; 7. 4P-Chase Moran[6]; 8. 11T-Cory Turner[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[3]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 6. 4-Chris Windom[6]; 7. 88C-Chad Miller[7]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 00:14.285[15]; 2. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 00:14.376[12]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.449[25]; 4. 99L-Larry Wight, 00:14.499[13]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:14.651[17]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:14.665[5]; 7. 01-Danny Varin, 00:14.759[22]; 8. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:14.807[7]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:14.852[8]; 10. 28F-Davie Franek, 00:14.889[18]; 11. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:15.005[10]; 12. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:15.016[21]; 13. 98-Joe Trenca, 00:15.053[20]; 14. 66-Jordan Hutton, 00:15.068[2]; 15. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:15.081[14]; 16. 2-Dave Axton, 00:15.088[1]; 17. 4P-Chase Moran, 00:15.137[9]; 18. 4-Chris Windom, 00:15.205[19]; 19. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:15.221[24]; 20. 11T-Cory Turner, 00:15.327[11]; 21. 88C-Chad Miller, 00:15.350[16]; 22. 3-Denny Peebles, 00:15.499[3]; 23. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:15.518[6]; 24. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:15.862[23]; 25. 5H-Chris Hile, 00:59.999[4]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/21):
Tyler Courtney - 1006
Parker Price-Miller - 965
Chris Windom - 930
Hunter Schuerenberg - 904
Tim Shaffer - 898
J.J. Hickle - 892
Scotty Thiel - 862
Conner Morrell - 804
Zeb Wise - 706
Zeth Sabo - 666

 

 

Unfavorable evening forecast forces Fonda Speedway cancellation; Weedsport on deck

FONDA, N.Y. (May 20, 2023) - With an extended hourly forecast predicting high percentages of precipitation, Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Fonda Speedway officials have decided that it was in everyone’s best interest to cancel the evening program, ultimately saving on travel costs for teams and fans.

Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, will be the final stop on the upcoming All Stars swing through the Empire State, ready to host some of the nation’s finest open wheelers on Sunday, May 21. Like Outlaw Speedway, Weedsport will award an $8,000 payday, and just like Fonda Speedway, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich was the last to score a Weedsport victory during All Star competition, that occurring in 2019.

Sunday, May 21
Weedsport Speedway | Weedsport, New York
Pit Gates: 3 p.m.
Team Meeting: 5 p.m.
Racing: 6 p.m.
Racing: https://www.weedsportspeedway.com/

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/19):
Tyler Courtney - 862
Parker Price-Miller - 824
Chris Windom - 808
Hunter Schuerenberg - 796
Tim Shaffer - 774
J.J. Hickle - 762
Scotty Thiel - 720
Conner Morrell - 694
Zeth Sabo - 666
Zeb Wise - 560

 

 

Tezos All Stars set for three-race New York invasion at Outlaw, Fonda, Weedsport

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 17, 2023) - The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of May with an invasion of the Empire State, set to invade three facilities over three days beginning Friday evening, May 19. The upcoming swing, the first of multiple New York visits for “America’s Series” with another occurring in July, and a third in August, will launch officially with a visit to the always-exciting Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York. A marquee venue within the Finger Lakes, Outlaw Speedway’s program will award an $8,000 top prize; just a portion of the $26,000 winner’s share up for grabs over the course of the weekend.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their New York trek with a stop at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, New York, on Saturday, May 20. The highest of the weekend paydays, Saturday’s visit will award a $10,000 share and will feature the All Stars for the first time since 2013. “Double-D” Danny Dietrich, one of Pennsylvania’s finest who frequents the All Stars when his schedule allows, is the last to score a Series victory at Fonda, one of 19 wins with the All Stars to date.

Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, will be the final stop on the upcoming All Stars swing through the Empire State, ready to host some of the nation’s finest open wheelers on Sunday, May 21. Like Outlaw Speedway, Weedsport will award an $8,000 payday, and just like Fonda Speedway, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich was the last to score a Weedsport victory during All Star competition, that occurring in 2019.

The Tezos All Stars will hit the Empire State fresh off of a weekend in the Central Time Zone, invading Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, and Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13. “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg was the victor at the Jacksonville bullring with two-time and defending Series champion, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, scoring the $6,000 top prize at Wilmot. Sunshine’s victory allowed the Indianapolis, Indiana, native to maintain control of the current All Star driver standings, now with three wins on the year, two of which occurring during non-point competition at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida.

Hunter Schuerenberg and Parker Price-Miller are currently tied for second in the All Star driver standings, followed by Chris Windom and J.J. Hickle.

The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer is currently sixth in the driver rankings, followed by the “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel, Conner Morrell, Zeth Sabo, and Brent Marks.

UPCOMING WEEKEND AGENDA:

Friday, May 19
Outlaw Speedway | Dundee, New York
Pit Gates: 5 p.m.
Team Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
https://www.outlawspeedwayllc.com/

Saturday, May 20
Fonda Speedway | Fonda, New York
Pit Gates: 4 p.m.
Team Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Racing: 7 p.m.
https://www.thefondaspeedway.com/

Sunday, May 21
Weedsport Speedway | Weedsport, New York
Pit Gates: 3 p.m.
Team Meeting: 5 p.m.
Racing: 6 p.m.
Racing: https://www.weedsportspeedway.com/

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/13):
Tyler Courtney - 720
Hunter Schuerenberg - 678
Parker Price-Miller - 678
Chris Windom - 672
J.J. Hickle - 640
Tim Shaffer - 630
Scotty Thiel - 594
Conner Morrell - 574
Zeth Sabo - 542
Brent Marks - 430

 

 

Tyler Courtney wins by six seconds for $6,000 All Star/IRA score at Wilmot Raceway

WILMOT, Wis. (May 13, 2023) - Two-time and defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, made it look easy on Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, cruising home by a margin of six seconds to score round one of the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series challenge. The triumph, a $6,000 occasion for the Indianapolis, Indiana, native, was accomplished from the outside of row one, forced to outduel Friday night Jacksonville Speedway winner Hunter Schuerenberg.

Courtney, now a 19-time winner with “America’s Series” with two occurring at Wilmot Raceway, took command officially on lap ten, scooting by “Hunter Percent” in turns one and two after a drag race down the front straightaway. From that point forward, it was the Tyler Courtney show, maneuvering through heavy traffic with ease before stretching his advantage to the six second mark; the 30-lap program went non-stop.

Chris Windom, who raced by Schuerenberg for the runner-up spot on lap 12, finished second for the second time in as many tries, followed by Schuerenberg, Scotty Thiel, and Tim Shaffer.

“I’ve lost a lot of races in lapped traffic, so I wanted to make sure I was able to pick them up and put them down here tonight,” Tyler Courtney said. “I felt our car was really good the last time we were here, but I think our car was even better here tonight. We were in a bad spot after qualifying, but my guys never gave up on me. It’s a long season, but we’ve been on the right pace to contend for a third consecutive championship.”

“I’m happy with two seconds on the weekend, but we want that first All Star win,” Windom expressed. “A little frustrated, but in all, happy with our results. You have to be on your game all thirty laps or you’re going to be second, especially with a guy like Tyler [Courtney]. You could race anywhere tonight. Tyler was just a little better than me getting through the slower cars.”

ONE DECK:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a tripleheader through the Empire State, set to invade Outlaw Speedway, Fonda Speedway, and Weedsport Speedway on Friday through Sunday, May 19-21. A full New York slate equals big money for “America’s Series,” as each night will offer an increased purse with $8,000 up for grabs on Friday, $10,000 on Saturday, and $8,000 again on Sunday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Wilmot Raceway | May 13, 2023:
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 44
Macri Concrete Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 12.259
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer | 12.397
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Conner Morrell
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Scotty Thiel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Chris Windom
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Chris Windom
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Scotty Neitzel
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: JJ Hickle (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Preston Rue

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel[5]; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 6. 29-Sye Lynch[4]; 7. 51B-Joe B Miller[15]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[11]; 9. 96-Jake Blackhurst[7]; 10. 26-Parker Price Miller[21]; 11. 23B-Russel Borland[8]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell[10]; 13. 97-JJ Hickle[25]; 14. 25T-Travis Arenz[18]; 15. 79-Blake Nimee[17]; 16. 1-Brenham Crouch[23]; 17. 9K-Kyle Schuett[12]; 18. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[22]; 19. 25-Danny Schlafer[16]; 20. 87A-Austin Hartmann[13]; 21. 10W-Mike Reinke[9]; 22. 23-Zeth Sabo[24]; 23. 70K-Chris Klemko[19]; 24. (DNF) 49-Josh Schneiderman[14]; 25. (DNF) 26R-Preston Ruh[20]; 26. (DNF) 2W-Scott Neitzel[26] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-9), Tyler Courtney (10-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 26-Parker Price Miller[1]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[3]; 3. 1-Brenham Crouch[4]; 4. 23-Zeth Sabo[2]; 5. 2W-Scott Neitzel[8]; 6. 55T-McKenna Haase[7]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[15]; 8. U2-Jack Vanderboom[6]; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder[5]; 10. 4K-Kris Spitz[12]; 11. 19CW-Ion Stear[10]; 12. 3B-Shelby Bosie[16]; 13. 24-Scott Conger[9]; 14. 19T-Todd Daun[13]; 15. 10V-Kurt Davis[19]; 16. 4P-Jordan Paulsen[21]; 17. 34-Kevin Hinich[11]; 18. 88-Christopher Flick[20]; 19. (DNF) 26T-Tyler Tischendorf[17]; 20. (DNF) 55D-Austin Deblauw[18]; 21. (DNF) 39V-William Huck[14]; 22. (DNS) 29C-Hunter Custer; 23. (DNS) 68-Dave Uttech; 24. (DNS) 70K-Chris Klemko; 25. (DNS) 55S-Ryan Sawusch

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (4 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 3. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 4. 29-Sye Lynch[6]; 5. 70-Scotty Thiel[7]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[8]; 7. 96-Jake Blackhurst[3]; 8. 23B-Russel Borland[5]; 9. 10W-Mike Reinke[9]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 96-Jake Blackhurst[1]; 2. 28M-Conner Morrell[2]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 70K-Chris Klemko[8]; 5. 43-Jereme Schroeder[7]; 6. 24-Scott Conger[5]; 7. 29C-Hunter Custer[6]; 8. 68-Dave Uttech[3]; 9. 4P-Jordan Paulsen[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 70-Scotty Thiel[1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 3. 29-Sye Lynch[4]; 4. 25T-Travis Arenz[5]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[3]; 6. 19CW-Ion Stear[7]; 7. 19T-Todd Daun[6]; 8. 55D-Austin Deblauw[9]; 9. 88-Christopher Flick[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]; 2. 23B-Russel Borland[1]; 3. 87A-Austin Hartmann[2]; 4. 25-Danny Schlafer[3]; 5. 1-Brenham Crouch[7]; 6. 55T-McKenna Haase[6]; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz[8]; 8. 23-Zeth Sabo[4]; 9. (DNS) 55S-Ryan Sawusch

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 10W-Mike Reinke[1]; 3. 51B-Joe B Miller[6]; 4. 79-Blake Nimee[3]; 5. 26-Parker Price Miller[4]; 6. 2W-Scott Neitzel[5]; 7. 97-JJ Hickle[9]; 8. 26T-Tyler Tischendorf[8]; 9. 10V-Kurt Davis[7]

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Chris Windom[4]; 2. 9K-Kyle Schuett[2]; 3. 49-Josh Schneiderman[1]; 4. 26R-Preston Ruh[5]; 5. U2-Jack Vanderboom[6]; 6. 34-Kevin Hinich[7]; 7. 39V-William Huck[8]; 8. (DNF) 3B-Shelby Bosie[3]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:12.398[1]; 2. 29-Sye Lynch, 00:12.469[11]; 3. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:12.501[17]; 4. 26-Parker Price Miller, 00:12.564[29]; 5. 4-Chris Windom, 00:12.578[38]; 6. 10W-Mike Reinke, 00:12.589[32]; 7. 96-Jake Blackhurst, 00:12.619[4]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:12.625[6]; 9. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:12.644[25]; 10. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 00:12.650[20]; 11. 23B-Russel Borland, 00:12.650[26]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.661[30]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:12.670[10]; 14. 25-Danny Schlafer, 00:12.725[24]; 15. 79-Blake Nimee, 00:12.758[33]; 16. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:12.761[23]; 17. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 00:12.790[40]; 18. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 00:12.801[15]; 19. 55T-McKenna Haase, 00:12.812[27]; 20. 1-Brenham Crouch, 00:12.826[21]; 21. 2W-Scott Neitzel, 00:12.838[36]; 22. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 00:12.846[43]; 23. 25T-Travis Arenz, 00:12.886[14]; 24. 68-Dave Uttech, 00:12.891[5]; 25. 4K-Kris Spitz, 00:12.919[19]; 26. 3B-Shelby Bosie, 00:12.929[37]; 27. 24-Scott Conger, 00:12.981[3]; 28. 19T-Todd Daun, 00:13.007[16]; 29. 51B-Joe B Miller, 00:13.019[28]; 30. 29C-Hunter Custer, 00:13.088[9]; 31. 10V-Kurt Davis, 00:13.220[34]; 32. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 00:13.258[7]; 33. 70K-Chris Klemko, 00:13.264[8]; 34. 19CW-Ion Stear, 00:13.291[18]; 35. 26R-Preston Ruh, 00:13.314[42]; 36. 26T-Tyler Tischendorf, 00:13.444[31]; 37. 88-Christopher Flick, 00:13.469[13]; 38. U2-Jack Vanderboom, 00:13.483[44]; 39. 55D-Austin Deblauw, 00:13.490[12]; 40. 34-Kevin Hinich, 00:13.515[41]; 41. 4P-Jordan Paulsen, 00:13.560[2]; 42. 39V-William Huck, 00:13.647[39]; 43. (DNS) 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.264; 44. (DNS) 55S-Ryan Sawusch, 00:13.264

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/13):
Tyler Courtney - 720
Hunter Schuerenberg - 678
Parker Price-Miller - 678
Chris Windom - 672
J.J. Hickle - 640
Tim Shaffer - 630
Scotty Thiel - 594
Conner Morrell - 574
Zeth Sabo - 542
Brent Marks - 430

 

 

Hunter Percent Perfect in All Stars return to Jacksonville Speedway

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (May 12, 2023) - For the first time since 1994, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 invaded Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, and for Sikeston, Missouri’s Hunter Schuerenberg, the return was worth its weight in gold, perfecting the bullring’s tight quarters for the sixth All Star victory of his career, and a $6,000 top prize.

Schuerenberg, who now owns All Star victories in five different states including Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, commenced his winning march from the front row, forced to fend off a series of early race haymakers from Lane Racing’s Chris Windom. Despite all attempts, Windom was left with no choice but settle for second; a great statistical pad as it was his first podium of the season.

Although it was Schuerenberg’s race to lose, the action behind the ace of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 was hot and heavy, as former Series champion and Texas hotshoe, Aaron Reutzel, and two-time and defending Series champion, Tyler Courtney, each did their best to solidify hard charger honors. Reutzel would ultimately climb six spots to find third at the finish with Tyler Courtney advancing 11 to finish fourth. JJ Hickle, in control of the Ohio-based Seeling Motorsports No. 97, rounded out the top five.

“This win is really big for us. I can’t say I’ve been too happy with myself so far this year. I think the guys are starting to give me a race that I really like to drive,” Hunter Schuerenberg expressed. “I came into the weekend with the goal to really slow my pace down and make better decisions. Looks like that mentality is starting to pay off. This win goes out to our car owner, Tony. I know he’s had a rough few days and we’re all thinking about him.”

ON DECK:
The traveling All Stars will now turn their compasses north and proceed into the Badger State, setting aim on a one-night stop at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 13. Joining the best of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the Wisconsin takeover will be the first of three in 2023, returning Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, for stops at Dodge County Fairgrounds and Plymouth Dirt Track, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Jacksonville Speedway | May 12, 2023:
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 38
Macri Concrete Hot Laps: Ryan Timms | 10.313
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 10.228
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Paul Nienhiser
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Scotty Thiel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chris Windom
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Conner Morrell
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Chris Windom
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Ryan Timms
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Tyler Lee
Tezos A-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Chris Martin

Qualifying

Group (A)
26-Parker Price Miller, 10.204; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 10.274; 3. 9x-Paul Nienhiser, 10.403; 4. 5T-Ryan Timms, 10.418; 5. 21H-Brady Bacon, 10.466; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 10.647; 7. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 10.753; 8. 1T-Trevin Littleton, 10.845; 9. 7A-Will Armitage, 12.305; 10. 12G-Corbin Gurley, 99.998

Group (B)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.278; 2. 22-Riley Goodno, 10.424; 3. 70-Scotty Thiel, 10.441; 4. 1-Brenham Crouch, 10.508; 5. 29-Sye Lynch, 10.616; 6. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 10.643; 7. 5D-Zach Daum, 10.663; 8. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 10.672; 9. 52F-Logan Faucon, 11.268; 10. 31-Joey Moughan, 12.511

Group (C)
35-Zach Hampton, 10.461; 2. 9-Chase Randall, 10.464; 3. 4-Chris Windom, 10.673; 4. 23-Zeth Sabo, 10.830; 5. 7-Tyler Lee, 10.960; 6. 47-Korey Weyant, 10.985; 7. 42P-Preston Perlmutter, 11.011; 8. 70S-Eric Shelton, 11.691; 9. 15M-Jeff Masson, 11.976

Group (D)
97-JJ Hickle, 10.436; 2. 28M-Conner Morrell, 10.732; 3. 71M-Caden Englehart, 10.901; 4. 3B-Shelby Bosie, 10.914; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer, 10.920; 6. 44-Chris Martin, 11.006; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 11.013; 8. 10s-Jeremy Standridge, 11.186; 9. 44B-Cory Bruns, 11.262

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
9x-Paul Nienhiser [2]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. 26-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 5. 21H-Brady Bacon [5]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms [3]; 7. 1T-Trevin Littleton [8]; 8. 50K-Kyle Bellm [7]; 9. 7A-Will Armitage [9]; 10. 12G-Corbin Gurley [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
70-Scotty Thiel [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 22-Riley Goodno [1]; 4. 29-Sye Lynch [5]; 5. 5D-Zach Daum [7]; 6. 51B-Joe B. Miller [6]; 7. 1-Brenham Crouch [3]; 8. 52F-Logan Faucon [9]; 9. 87A-Austin Hartmann [8]; 10. 31-Joey Moughan [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
4-Chris Windom [2]; 2. 9-Chase Randall [1]; 3. 35-Zach Hampton [4]; 4. 23-Zeth Sabo [3]; 5. 47-Korey Weyant [6]; 6. 7-Tyler Lee [5]; 7. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [7]; 8. 15M-Jeff Masson [9]; 9. 70S-Eric Shelton [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
28M-Conner Morrell [1]; 2. 3B-Shelby Bosie [3]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle [4]; 5. 71M-Caden Englehart [2]; 6. 44-Chris Martin [6]; 7. 44B-Cory Bruns [9]; 8. 9K-Kyle Schuett [7]; 9. 10s-Jeremy Standridge [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
4-Chris Windom [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 3. 26-Parker Price Miller [3]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell [4]; 5. 9x-Paul Nienhiser [5]; 6. 97-JJ Hickle [7]; 7. 70-Scotty Thiel [6]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
5T-Ryan Timms [1]; 2. 51B-Joe B. Miller [3]; 3. 44-Chris Martin [5]; 4. 44B-Cory Bruns [8]; 5. 7-Tyler Lee [4]; 6. 10s-Jeremy Standridge [14]; 7. 1T-Trevin Littleton [6]; 8. 7A-Will Armitage [16]; 9. 87A-Austin Hartmann [13]; 10. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [7]; 11. 12G-Corbin Gurley [18]; 12. 70S-Eric Shelton [15]; 13. 1-Brenham Crouch [2]; 14. 52F-Logan Faucon [11]; 15. 50K-Kyle Bellm [9]

A-main (35 Laps)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 4-Chris Windom [1]; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [15]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle [6]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer [13]; 7. 5D-Zach Daum [18]; 8. 9x-Paul Nienhiser [5]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel [7]; 10. 26-Parker Price Miller [3]; 11. 22-Riley Goodno [12]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell [4]; 13. 9-Chase Randall [10]; 14. 29-Sye Lynch [14]; 15. 44-Chris Martin [23]; 16. 3B-Shelby Bosie [11]; 17. 23-Zeth Sabo [16]; 18. 51B-Joe B. Miller [22]; 19. 5T-Ryan Timms [21]; 20. 47-Korey Weyant [20]; 21. 35-Zach Hampton [8]; 22. 21H-Brady Bacon [17]; 23. 71M-Caden Englehart [19]; 24. 44B-Cory Bruns [24] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-35)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/12):
Tyler Courtney - 570
Parker Price-Miller - 548
Hunter Schuerenberg - 534
Chris Windom - 526
JJ Hickle - 516
Tim Shaffer - 490
Scotty Thiel - 452
Conner Morrell - 448
Zeth Sabo - 436
Brent Marks - 430

 

 

All Stars to visit Jacksonville Speedway and Wilmot Raceway in upcoming Illinois and Wisconsin double

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 10, 2023) - The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 may have kicked-off the month of May in a big way at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, but the action is just getting started, as the Series turns their attention deeper into the Midwest with a pair of stops in Illinois and Wisconsin on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13. A $12,000 weekend for “America’s Series,” action will commence on Friday evening, May 12, with an all-out $6,000-to-win brawl at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois. Friday’s invasion will give Jacksonville open wheel enthusiasts their first glimpse of All Star competition since 1994, as the Series’ most recent attempt in 2020 was ultimately canceled.

Once competition in Central Illinois is complete, the traveling All Stars will turn their compasses north and proceed into the Badger State, setting aim on a one-night stop at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 13. Joining the best of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series, the Wisconsin takeover will be the first of three in 2023, returning Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, for stops at Dodge County Fairgrounds and Plymouth Dirt Track.

Certainly no stranger to the All Star campaign trail, Wilmot hosted All Star competition the last three seasons, and although Mother Nature took the victory in 2022, it was Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason and “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney who succeeded in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Like the visit to Jacksonville, Wilmot Raceway will award a $6,000 payday.

Recent All Star competition would see former NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, score a $10,000 payday in Atomic Speedway’s The Night The Stars Come Out on Thursday, May 4. Larson, aboard his Folkens Brothers Trucking/Finley Farms No. 57 sprint car, took control officially on lap 13, sliding Tyler Courtney and cutting the corner between turns one and two. The pair raced even at the flagstand just before Larson made his winning move; Courtney was stalled behind a slower lapped car which allowed Larson to close.

UPCOMING WEEKEND AGENDA:

Friday, May 12 Jacksonville Speedway | Jacksonville, Illinois Pit Gates: 3 p.m. Team Meeting: 5:15 p.m. Racing: 7 p.m. **Times are Central www.jacksvonvillespeedway.com

Saturday, May 13 Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot, Wisconsin Pit Gates: 2 p.m. Team Meeting: 5:15 p.m. Racing: 7 p.m. **Times are Central www.wilmotraceway.com

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/4): Brent Marks - 430 Tyler Courtney - 428 Parker Price-Miller - 418 Zeb Wise - 410 Cap Henry - 400 Travis Philo - 396 Hunter Schuerenberg - 384 Chris Windom - 380 JJ Hickle - 376 Cale Thomas - 372

 

 

Kyle Larson victorious with Tezos All Stars at Atomic Speedway for $10,000

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (May 4, 2023) - In just his third sprint car start of 2023, “Yung Money” Kyle Larson is victorious with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, doing so in Atomic Speedway’s “The Night The Stars Come Out” which also featured the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Taking command just before the midpoint of the 30-lap program and never looking back, the Elk Grove, California, native, now a 28-time winner with “America’s Series,” earned a $10,000 payday for his efforts, forced to outduel two-time and reigning All Star champion, Tyler Courtney. Impressive enough, Kyle Larson is officially perfect in All Star attempts at the Chillicothe, Ohio, oval; two victories in two starts.

Larson, aboard his Folkens Brothers Trucking/Finley Farms No. 57 sprint car, took control officially on lap 13, sliding “Sunshine” and cutting the corner between turns one and two. The pair raced even at the flagstand just before Larson made his winning move; Courtney was stalled behind a slower lapped car which allowed Larson to close.

A caution on the final circuit would create some slight drama for the former NASCAR Cup Series champion, but the one lap dash proved to be no contest.

Tyler Courtney held on to finish second, followed by St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu, “The Law Firm” Parker Price-Miller, and third-starting Cale Thomas.

“This win means a lot. I love coming to Atomic Speedway. It’s a great track and it’s always elbows up,” Kyle Larson noted. “Our car was really good for the feature. With a guy like Tyler Courtney starting up front, you have to be aggressive. I was trying to be patient and I felt like we were pretty even. I was fortunate to get a run and clear him. Cautions fell my way but I was still forced to throw some bombs in traffic. Just a great effort by everyone involved.”

Tyler Courtney led the first 12 laps before surrendering the lead to Larson.

“I just got caught,” Courtney said. “One mistake and a guy like Kyle Larson is going to capitalize. But, we’re still second. We’ve had great cars all year long. Hopefully now we can build some momentum and keep this rhythm going.”

ON DECK:
Atomic Speedway kicked-off an action-packed May agenda for the All Star Circuit of Champions that will feature nine additional events across Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The Series will return to action at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Friday, May 12.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway | May 4, 2023:
The Night The Stars Come Out | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 42
Macri Concrete Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 11.335
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson | 11.040
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Skylar Gee
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cale Thomas
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: JJ Hickle
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Tezos A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Lance Dewease (+14)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Danny Smith

Qualifying

Group (A)
26-Zeb Wise, 11.177; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.418; 3. 19P-Sean Rayhall, 11.580; 4. 5-Ryan Timms, 11.604; 5. 3J-Dusty Zomer, 11.711; 6. 70-Scotty Thiel, 11.766; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell, 11.786; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson, 11.924; 9. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 11.933

Group (B)
24-Rico Abreu, 11.114; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.246; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.346; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease, 11.505; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 11.531; 6. 27-Emerson Axsom, 11.594; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser, 11.660; 8. 15k-Creed Kemenah, 11.946; 9. 11N-Harli White, 11.967

Group (C)
33W-Cap Henry, 11.355; 2. 91-Cale Thomas, 11.367; 3. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.560; 4. 5J-Jake Hesson, 11.564; 5. 52-Blake Hahn, 11.644; 6. 55B-Jake Swanson, 11.849; 7. 23-Zeth Sabo, 11.882; 8. 4U-Josh Davis, 12.102

Group (D)
57-Kyle Larson, 11.041; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.144; 3. 19M-Brent Marks, 11.259; 4. 29M-Cole Macedo, 11.464; 5. 97-JJ Hickle, 11.567; 6. 78-Justin Clark, 11.749; 7. 88C-Chad Miller, 12.441; 8. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 12.552

Group (E)
29-Parker Price Miller, 11.186; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer, 11.270; 3. 4-Chris Windom, 11.409; 4. 101-Kraig Kinser, 11.496; 5. 4S-Danny Smith, 11.718; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.801; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.046; 8. 1B-Keith Baxter, 12.556

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 19P-Sean Rayhall [2]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 5-Ryan Timms [3]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 6. 3J-Dusty Zomer [5]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell [7]; 8. 59-Bryan Nuckles [9]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 6. 27-Emerson Axsom [6]; 7. 15k-Creed Kemenah [8]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [7]; 9. 11N-Harli White [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
91-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. A79-Brandon Wimmer [2]; 3. 33W-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 5J-Jake Hesson [3]; 5. 55B-Jake Swanson [6]; 6. 52-Blake Hahn [5]; 7. 23-Zeth Sabo [7]; 8. 4U-Josh Davis [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 29M-Cole Macedo [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle [5]; 6. 78-Justin Clark [6]; 7. 88C-Chad Miller [7]; 8. 16TH-Kevin Newton [8]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
45-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 101-Kraig Kinser [3]; 4. 29-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 4S-Danny Smith [5]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 1B-Keith Baxter [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 33W-Cap Henry [9]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise [8]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 10. 29-Parker Price Miller [10]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
97-JJ Hickle [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 3. 4S-Danny Smith [3]; 4. 52-Blake Hahn [7]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [10]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson [5]; 7. 78-Justin Clark [9]; 8. 88C-Chad Miller [15]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [14]; 10. 3J-Dusty Zomer [8]; 11. 27-Emerson Axsom [6]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell [11]; 13. 23-Zeth Sabo [12]; 14. 55B-Jake Swanson [4]; 15. 1B-Keith Baxter [20]; 16. 15k-Creed Kemenah [13]; 17. 11N-Harli White [22]; 18. 16TH-Kevin Newton [19]; 19. 83X-Nate Reeser [16]

A-main (30 Laps)
57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 4. 29-Parker Price Miller [10]; 5. 91-Cale Thomas [3]; 6. 19M-Brent Marks [11]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer [4]; 8. 69K-Lance Dewease [22]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 10. 22C-Cole Duncan [15]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo [18]; 12. 29M-Cole Macedo [16]; 13. 33W-Cap Henry [5]; 14. 4-Chris Windom [12]; 15. 5J-Jake Hesson [19]; 16. 26-Zeb Wise [8]; 17. 4S-Danny Smith [23]; 18. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 19. 101-Kraig Kinser [17]; 20. 5-Ryan Timms [20]; 21. 52-Blake Hahn [24]; 22. 97-JJ Hickle [21]; 23. 19P-Sean Rayhall [14]; 24. A79-Brandon Wimmer [13] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-12), Kyle Larson (13-30)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 5/4):
Brent Marks - 430
Tyler Courtney - 428
Parker Price-Miller - 418
Zeb Wise - 410
Cap Henry - 400
Travis Philo - 396
Hunter Schuerenberg - 384
Chris Windom - 380
JJ Hickle - 376
Cale Thomas -372

 

 

Tezos All Stars to battle for $10,000 in Atomic’s The Night The Stars Come Out

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 2, 2023) - It was a relatively quiet April for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, competing in just two, but exciting Spring Nationals programs at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, but despite a slight break in the action, the Series is set to get back to work, setting aim on Atomic Speedway’s highly-anticipated The Night The Stars Come Out on Thursday evening, May 4.

Sharing center stage with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the midweek blockbuster will award a $10,000 payday, simultaneously kicking-off an action-packed May agenda for the All Star Circuit of Champions that will feature nine additional events across Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Although a big slate ahead, The Night The Stars Come Out is the only event on the Series’ upcoming weekend agenda, returning to action at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Friday, May 12.

Certainly no stranger to the All Star campaign trail, Atomic Speedway will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on one more occasion in 2023, that of which will occur during the annual edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Thursday, June 15; that event will award a $6,000 payday.

Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck is the most recent to earn All Star victory honors at the highbanks of Atomic Speedway, securing a $6,000 payday on June 15, 2022. Pennsylvania Posse invader, Danny Dietrich, finished second to Peck, followed by “The Law Firm” Parker Price-Miller, two-time All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, and NASCAR star, Christopher Bell.

Thursday | May 4
Atomic Speedway | Chillicothe, Ohio
The Night The Stars Come Out
Event Times:
Pit Gates | 2 p.m.
Team Meeting | 4:15 p.m.
Racing | 7 p.m.
Tickets: www.atomicspeedway.net

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 4/15):
Zeb Wise - 292
Brent Marks - 292
Craig Mintz - 282
Tyler Courtney - 282
Cap Henry - 276
Parker Price-Miller - 276
JJ Hickle - 270
Travis Philo - 268
Chris Windom - 258
Byron Reed - 258

 

 

Brent Marks hard charges from 20th to win Core & Main Spring Nationals finale at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (April 15, 2023) - Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks was the man to watch on Saturday evening at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, hard charging his way from 20th to score night two of the annual Core & Main Spring Nationals featuring the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. The victory, Marks’ first-ever at Attica Raceway Park and his first of the All Star season, was set in stone on lap 29, powering by Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise on the bottom of corner number four. Marks’ tenth-career All Star victory secured him a $6,000 payday.

The Core & Main Spring Nationals victory was the perfect ending to a frustrating evening for the Murray-Marks Motorsports team, forced to qualify late as the result of a late pill, followed by a lackluster heat race performance. Marks would go on to race in the evening’s B-Main; he would ultimately transfer.

“Man, we were really, really good. I hope everyone enjoyed that,” Brent Marks said. “Hats off to my guys. They worked their tails off all night to get this car where it needed to be. A late pill got us behind all night, but that was a lot of fun.”

Marks made his way to a podium spot by lap 27, sneaking by early race leader, Cale Thomas.

“The car worked everywhere I went,” Marks continued. “I kinda had to make some adjustments early on to improve my corner entry. I knew I wanted to get to the bottom as quickly as I could. Running the B-Main is never good but we needed that tonight.”

Although finishing second for a second straight night, Rudeen Racing’s Zeb Wise, who got beat in the final corner a night ago, will leave Attica Raceway Park as the current All Star championship points leader.

“A really good weekend for us, although a little frustrating at the same time,” Zeb Wise noted. “In all, a great weekend. I owe it all to this team. We’re knocking on the door.”

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2023 campaign with a week night visit to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Thursday, May 4. Dubbed The Night the Stars Come Out, the Thursday night showdown, also featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, will award a $10,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | April 15, 2023:
Core & Main Spring Nationals | Night #2
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 30
Macri Concrete Hot Laps: Travis Philo | 12.978
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Cale Thomas | 12.810
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Conner Morrell
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: TJ Michael
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Cale Thomas
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Bryce Lucius
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Zeth Sabo
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cole Duncan

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 19M-Brent Marks[20]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 4. 49X-Cale Thomas[1]; 5. 33W-Cap Henry[9]; 6. 97-JJ Hickle[5]; 7. 29-Parker Price Miller[10]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[11]; 9. 09-Craig Mintz[16]; 10. 4-Chris Windom[14]; 11. 5-Byron Reed[15]; 12. 7N-Darin Naida[13]; 13. 28M-Conner Morrell[4]; 14. 70-Scotty Thiel[12]; 15. 8M-TJ Michael[6]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson[23]; 17. 35-Stuart Brubaker[22]; 18. 23-Zeth Sabo[25]; 19. 99-Skylar Gee[17]; 20. 45-Tim Shaffer[7]; 21. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[3]; 22. (DNF) 32-Bryce Lucius[19]; 23. (DNF) 15K-Creed Kemenah[24]; 24. (DNF) 22C-Cole Duncan[18]; 25. (DNF) 15C-Chris Andrews[21] Lap Leaders: Cale Thomas (1-22), Zeb Wise (23-28), Brent Marks (29-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 32-Bryce Lucius[2]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks[4]; 3. 15C-Chris Andrews[1]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker[3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 6. 15K-Creed Kemenah[5]; 7. 23-Zeth Sabo[9]; 8. 11J-David Kalb Jr[8]; 9. 12-Kyle Capodice[10]; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[6]; 11. 75-Jerry Dahms[11]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (4 Laps): 1. 49X-Cale Thomas[1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell[3]; 5. 97-JJ Hickle[4]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[6]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 28M-Conner Morrell[2]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 3. 49X-Cale Thomas[4]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel[6]; 5. 7N-Darin Naida[3]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee[9]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[5]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8]; 9. 23-Zeth Sabo[10]; 10. 12-Kyle Capodice[7]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 29-Parker Price Miller[5]; 5. 4-Chris Windom[3]; 6. 09-Craig Mintz[6]; 7. 19M-Brent Marks[7]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[9]; 9. 11J-David Kalb Jr[8]; 10. 75-Jerry Dahms[10]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 8M-TJ Michael[2]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[8]; 3. 97-JJ Hickle[3]; 4. 5-Byron Reed[6]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan[9]; 7. 15K-Creed Kemenah[7]; 8. 32-Bryce Lucius[1]; 9. (DNF) 15C-Chris Andrews[4]; 10. (DNS) 12G-Corbin Gurley

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 49X-Cale Thomas, 00:12.810[6]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.927[3]; 3. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:13.016[7]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.054[1]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.058[14]; 6. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.139[4]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.148[2]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.152[16]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:13.162[5]; 10. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:13.274[12]; 11. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.308[11]; 12. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.329[10]; 13. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:13.397[20]; 14. 29-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.421[15]; 15. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:13.431[8]; 16. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:13.501[17]; 17. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:13.573[18]; 18. 5-Byron Reed, 00:13.582[21]; 19. 12-Kyle Capodice, 00:13.589[13]; 20. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:13.633[27]; 21. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.773[22]; 22. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 00:13.815[9]; 23. 11J-David Kalb Jr, 00:13.847[30]; 24. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:13.855[26]; 25. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:14.013[24]; 26. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:14.181[19]; 27. 22C-Cole Duncan, 00:14.448[29]; 28. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:14.743[25]; 29. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:14.882[28]; 30. 12G-Corbin Gurley, 00:59.999[23]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 14): Craig Mintz
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brent Marks

2023 All Star Hercules Tires Fast Timers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Alex Bowman | 13.453
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo | 13.589
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Alex Bowman | 12.746
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Hunter Schuerenberg | 12.850
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 14): Stuart Brubaker | 12.579
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Cale Thomas | 12.810

2023 All Star Tezos Hard Chargers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Sheldon Haudenschild | +9
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Brad Sweet | +11
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Anthony Macri | +9
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Zeb Wise | +17
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 14): JJ Hickle | +10
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brent Marks | +19

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 4/15):
Zeb Wise - 292
Brent Marks - 292
Craig Mintz - 282
Tyler Courtney - 282
Cap Henry - 276
Parker Price-Miller - 276
JJ Hickle - 270
Travis Philo - 268
Chris Windom - 258
Byron Reed - 258

 

 

Craig Mintz steals Spring Nationals opener at Attica Raceway Park for first All Star victory in 11 years

ATTICA, Ohio (April 14, 2023) - It has been over a decade since Craig Mintz last found himself in Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, 11 years and seven days to be exact, but the Gibsonburg, Ohio, native can finally put that drought to rest, as the former two-time Attica Raceway Park track champion scored night one of the Core & Main Spring Nationals for a $6,000 payday.

Mintz, who started seventh on Attica’s A-Main grid, led the only lap that counts, stealing the show from Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise with a last lap, last corner takeover. The final margin of victory measured at a mere-seven one-thousands of a second, automatically qualifying the All Star points opener as a “Race of the Year” candidate.

Although not taking command until the final circuit, Mintz, now a 17-time winner at Attica Raceway Park, as well as a two-time All Star winner, was in the hunt the entire 35-lap distance, working his way forward before being forced to pick a fight with Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks and “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg. Once on the back bumper of Wise, who took the lead from Schuerenberg on lap 28, it was all Mintz could do to get by the Rudeen Racing No. 26, sliding Wise on lap 34 before making it stick the following circuit.

“We’ve been struggling with bleeders all night. Just couldn’t get going on those long runs. Regardless, I knew we had a great car and I probably showed my hand a little early. It’s fun to race with Zeb (Wise). We were both really going for it,” Craig Mintz said. “This means so much. My dad, the guys behind me, my wife, my kids…they all bust their butts to give me the chance to race. We’re out here doing it for fun.”

“That was frustrating,” Zeb Wise said. “Hats off to Craig. He drove one heck of a race. I feel like I let my team down there. I really didn’t know where to go in turns one and two.”

Hunter Schuerenberg held on to finish third, followed by Brent Marks and Parker Price-Miller.

Attica Raceway Park’s annual Core & Main Spring Nationals will continue tomorrow evening, Saturday, April 15, with another $6,000-to-win main event.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | April 14, 2023:
Core & Main Spring Nationals | Night #1
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Macri Concrete Hot Laps: Parker Price-Miller | 12.700
Hercules Tires Fast Qualifier: Stuart Brubaker | 12.579
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Travis Philo
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Mobil 1 Heat #5 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Stuart Brubaker
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Sean Rayhall
Tezos A-Main Winner: Craig Mintz
Tezos A-Main Hard Charger: JJ Hickle (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Conner Morrell

Tezos A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 09-Craig Mintz[7]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks[3]; 5. 29-Parker Price Miller[4]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 7. 33W-Cap Henry[6]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[9]; 9. 97-JJ Hickle[19]; 10. 5-Byron Reed[16]; 11. 4-Chris Windom[11]; 12. 9-Trey Jacobs[8]; 13. 99-Skylar Gee[14]; 14. 25R-Jordan Ryan[22]; 15. 35-Stuart Brubaker[21]; 16. 68G-Tyler Gunn[23]; 17. 23-Zeth Sabo[24]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael[20]; 19. 7N-Darin Naida[12]; 20. 70-Scotty Thiel[18]; 21. 28M-Conner Morrell[25]; 22. (DNF) 45-Tim Shaffer[15]; 23. (DNF) 4T-Tyler Street[10]; 24. (DNF) 15C-Chris Andrews[13]; 25. (DNF) 22-Brandon Spithaler[17] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-27), Zeb Wise (28-34), Craig Mintz (35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1]; 2. 25R-Jordan Ryan[6]; 3. 68G-Tyler Gunn[4]; 4. 23-Zeth Sabo[5]; 5. 19-Sean Rayhall[3]; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas[16]; 7. 71H-Max Stambaugh[13]; 8. 50YR-Ryan Ruhl[2]; 9. 15K-Creed Kemenah[10]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 11. 32-Bryce Lucius[12]; 12. 16C-Tylar Rankin[11]; 13. 12-Kyle Capodice[14]; 14. 11J-David Kalb Jr[18]; 15. 28M-Conner Morrell[19]; 16. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[17]; 17. 75-Jerry Dahms[15]; 18. (DNF) 2-Ricky Peterson[8]; 19. (DNF) 20B-Cody Bova[9]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (4 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 29-Parker Price Miller[3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry[5]; 7. 09-Craig Mintz[8]; 8. 9-Trey Jacobs[6]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[9]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry[1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee[3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 49X-Cale Thomas[9]; 8. 50YR-Ryan Ruhl[6]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell[8]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 5T-Travis Philo[1]; 2. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[4]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel[5]; 5. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6]; 6. 20B-Cody Bova[7]; 7. 32-Bryce Lucius[3]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 4T-Tyler Street[2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[6]; 5. 19-Sean Rayhall[3]; 6. 15K-Creed Kemenah[5]; 7. 75-Jerry Dahms[8]; 8. (DNS) 42-Sye Lynch

Kistler Racing Products Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 29-Parker Price Miller[4]; 2. 7N-Darin Naida[1]; 3. 5-Byron Reed[6]; 4. 97-JJ Hickle[2]; 5. 23-Zeth Sabo[3]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[5]; 7. 71H-Max Stambaugh[7]; 8. (DNS) 16-DJ Foos

Mobil 1 Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Trey Jacobs[1]; 2. 15C-Chris Andrews[3]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 4. 09-Craig Mintz[4]; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan[5]; 6. 16C-Tylar Rankin[6]; 7. 12-Kyle Capodice[7]; 8. 11J-David Kalb Jr[8]

Hercules Tire Qualifying: 1. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:12.580[5]; 2. 33W-Cap Henry, 00:12.766[8]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:12.768[12]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:12.780[24]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:12.783[9]; 6. 29-Parker Price Miller, 00:12.834[26]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:12.873[6]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:12.925[10]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.945[22]; 10. 4T-Tyler Street, 00:12.991[18]; 11. 4-Chris Windom, 00:13.005[11]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 00:13.053[3]; 13. 50YR-Ryan Ruhl, 00:13.072[1]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.076[2]; 15. 32-Bryce Lucius, 00:13.089[17]; 16. 19-Sean Rayhall, 00:13.123[21]; 17. 09-Craig Mintz, 00:13.218[39]; 18. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:13.227[13]; 19. 9-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.255[35]; 20. 45-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.270[38]; 21. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 00:13.287[16]; 22. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:13.290[30]; 23. 97-JJ Hickle, 00:13.304[31]; 24. 23-Zeth Sabo, 00:13.317[29]; 25. 2-Ricky Peterson, 00:13.338[33]; 26. 20B-Cody Bova, 00:13.375[15]; 27. 15C-Chris Andrews, 00:13.445[41]; 28. 15K-Creed Kemenah, 00:13.502[23]; 29. 8M-TJ Michael, 00:13.544[20]; 30. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:13.571[40]; 31. 5-Byron Reed, 00:13.596[27]; 32. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:13.598[19]; 33. 16C-Tylar Rankin, 00:13.689[36]; 34. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 00:13.752[32]; 35. 12-Kyle Capodice, 00:13.811[34]; 36. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.007[4]; 37. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 00:14.012[14]; 38. 11J-David Kalb Jr, 00:14.067[37]; 39. 75-Jerry Dahms, 00:14.234[25]; 40. 16-DJ Foos, 00:59.999[28]; 41. 49X-Cale Thomas, 00:59.999[7]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 14): Craig Mintz

2023 All Star Hercules Tires Fast Timers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Alex Bowman | 13.453
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo | 13.589
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Alex Bowman | 12.746
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Hunter Schuerenberg | 12.850
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 14): Stuart Brubaker | 12.579

2023 All Star Tezos Hard Chargers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Sheldon Haudenschild | +9
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Brad Sweet | +11
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Anthony Macri | +9
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Zeb Wise | +17
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 14): JJ Hickle | +10

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
Craig Mintz - 150
Zeb Wise - 146
Hunter Schuerenberg -144
Brent Marks - 142
Parker Price-Miller - 140
Tyler Courtney - 138
Cap Henry - 136
Travis Philo - 134
JJ Hickle - 132
Byron Reed - 130

 

 

Ten All Stars to battle for Series championship; Points begin with Attica Raceway Park’s Spring Nationals

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 5, 2023) - The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will commence championship points competition during the coming weekend, joining the Buckeye State’s finest in the two-day Core & Main Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. Simultaneously opening Attica’s 2023 schedule, the weekend pair will award $6,000 each with a guaranteed $550 to each A-Main starter.

A staple on the All Star campaign trail, Attica Raceway Park - the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” - will host “America’s Series” on three more occasions in 2023 including a one night stay during Ohio Sprint Speedweek on June 9, followed by back-to-back nights of elbows-up action over Labor Day weekend. Dubbed the Attica Ambush, the Labor Day weekend double will award $6,000 and $12,000, respectively.

Although postponed a weekend due to Mother Nature, the 2022 Core & Main Spring Nationals was swept by “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney. The eventual Series champion secured a $12,000 payday for his combined effort, holding off Ohio veteran, Greg Wilson, on night one before withstanding pressure from Series rival and championship contender, Zeb Wise, on night two.

Drivers and teams have until Attica’s driver’s meeting on Friday, April 7, to fully commit to the All Star Circuit of Champions; however, ten teams have been confirmed and will battle for the Series championship in 2023. Included amongst the roster are Tyler Courtney of Clauson Marshall Racing, Hunter Schuerenberg of Vermeer Motorsports, Zeb Wise of Rudeen Racing, Chris Windom of Lane Racing, Parker Price-Miller of McCandless Motorsports, Conner Morrell of Marc Dailey Racing, JJ Hickle of Seeling Motorsports, Scotty Thiel of Premier Motorsports, Tim Shaffer of Bryan Grove Racing, and Zeth Sabo of Jay Kiser Racing.

Attica’s Spring Nationals doubleheader will ignite an action-packed points agenda for “America’s Series.” Of the 45 events remaining on the 2023 schedule, 21 will award $10,000-to-win or more with five writing checks for over $22,000. The season’s premier programs include Portsmouth Raceway Park’s annual Dean Knittel Memorial ($22,554), Lernerville Speedway’s Silver Cup ($25,000), the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race ($26,000), Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial ($29,000), and Port Royal Speedway’s 55th annual Tuscarora 50 ($55,000).

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Roster
[Drivers listed as they finished in 2022 All Star driver standings, followed by new Series commits in alphabetical order]

Tyler Courtney | Clauson Marshall Racing | 7BC

Two-time and defending Series champion, Tyler Courtney, is back to try again, returning to the seat of the ever-familiar Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC for what he hopes to be a third title run in as many tries. Although not accumulating championship points, the Indianapolis, Indiana, native is already a two-time winner in All Star action in 2023, sweeping the two-day stay at East Bay Raceway Park in early February. “Sunshine” secured seven point-worthy victories in his most recent championship campaign, locking down the title by 122 markers over Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck.

Hunter Schuerenberg | Vermeer Motorsports | 55

“Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg, piloting the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55, is not only back to battle again in 2023, but the Sikeston, Missouri, native is working to acquire a first-ever Series title. Schuerenberg was a four-time winner during All Star competition in 2022, capping his most recent title chase third in the Series’ driver standings. Diverse, as well as talented, all four of Schuerenberg’s recent victories were accomplished in four different states, his most recent at Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York.

Zeb Wise | Rudeen Racing | 26

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, a young veteran with the All Star Circuit of Champions, will return to Series competition in 2023 aboard Rudeen Racing’s famous No. 26. Wise was a two-time All Star winner during his 2022 campaign and acquired each in the Buckeye State, the first at Attica Raceway Park on June 3 and the second in Fremont Speedway’s second Ohio Sprint Speedweek date on June 12. The Hoosier capped his most recent All Star season fifth in the driver title standings.

Chris Windom | Lane Racing | 4

Chris Windom, joining forces with Lane Racing for his 2023 campaign, will work to pick up right where he left off last season and not only contend for victories with “America’s Series,” but simultaneously throw his hat in the ring for an All Star championship. The Canton, Illinois, native found the top-ten on 15 occasions in 2022, qualifying for 45 point-earning features in the process. “The Bear” earned enough stats to find the seventh position in the season-ending driver championship.

Parker Price-Miller | McCandless Motorsports | 29

The “Law Firm” Parker Price-Miller is back in 2023, also aboard a new opportunity that is McCandless Motorsports. Faced with a short season in 2022 due to injury, the Kokomo, Indiana, native still managed to wrangle in a pair of victories for Sam McGhee Motorsports with the first at Fremont Speedway during Ohio Sprint Speedweek and the second at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York. Prior to his injury, Price-Miller was on pace to be a title contender, notching 21 top-tens in 32 point-earning A-main starts.

Conner Morrell | Marc Dailey Racing | 28

New to the All Star campaign trail in 2023, Bradenton, Florida’s Conner Morrell will hit the road to contend for victories, working to pad an already impressive open wheel resume that includes a recent FAST Series triumph at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania. Morrell will ace the Marc Dailey Racing No. 28 in his All Star rookie season.

JJ Hickle | Seeling Motorsports | 97

The 2022 Knoxville Raceway 410 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year is now a full-time All Star, as Quilcene, Washington’s JJ Hickle will hit the road full-time aboard Ohio’s famous Seeling Motorsports No. 97. Hickle may be new to the All Star game, but his experience may prove otherwise, as the Washington transplant already owns a Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) victory at Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois - a facility the All Stars will visit in 2023.

Scotty Thiel | Premier Motorsports | 70

The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel, now in charge of Pete Grove’s Premier Motorsports No. 70, will join the All Star Circuit of Champions on a full-time basis for the first time in 2023. Although not committed to one particular series, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native was a five-time sprint car winner in 2022, four of which during IRA Outlaw Sprint Series competition. In addition, Thiel earned a breakout performance against the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in his home state of Wisconsin, finishing a career-best sixth in Cedar Lake Speedway’s Independence Day Spectacular on July 2.

Tim Shaffer | Bryan Grove Racing | 45

A name that is certainly synonymous with All Star Circuit of Champions competition, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer will return to full-time competition in 2023 aboard Bryan Grove’s No. 45 - a number honoring the late Trevor Baker. Shaffer, a four-time All Star champion during his illustrious career, is also a former Knoxville Nationals champion, as well as a three-time Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, acquiring his most recent in 2017.

Zeth Sabo | Jay Kiser Racing | 23

Fremont, Ohio’s Zeth Sabo will join Thiel, Hickle, and Morrell in the 2023 All Star Circuit of Champions rookie chase and will pilot the Jay Kiser Racing No. 23 along the way. Although new to the travel scene, Sabo’s experience runs deep, especially in the high-talent pool of northwest Ohio. Sabo owns a recent victory at “The Track That Action Built” - Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio.

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All Stars to permit H-Series left rear tires through Weedsport Speedway visit Sunday, May 21

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 28, 2023) - With the intent to create a cost-friendly transition for teams planning to compete with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 during early season events, Series officials will permit Hoosier’s H-Series Left Rear tires (H12 and H15) in addition to the new D-Series (D12A) during competition through Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, May 21. All teams planning to compete with the All Star Circuit of Champions following Weedsport Speedway on May 21 will have to utilize Hoosier’s D-Series Left Rear (D12A), only; the H12 and H15 will no longer be permitted.

Although a delayed transition will be granted with left rear tires, Hoosier’s D-Series Right Rear tire (D15A) and Medium are mandatory and must be utilized during all events going forward, beginning with Attica Raceway Park’s Spring Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8.

“We felt this was a great way for teams to slowly transition into our new tire rule,” Kevin Nouse, All Star Series Director, said. “After having numerous discussions with track promoters and suppliers, we came to the conclusion that the delayed approach gives teams and suppliers an opportunity to deplete existing inventory.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will begin points competition with Attica Raceway Park’s annual Spring Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. Should the weekend be canceled due to poor weather conditions, the following Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, will be utilized.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Promote Kevin Nouse as Series Director

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 23, 2023) - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania’s Kevin Nouse, a near 30-year sprint car veteran who made the switch to All Star officiating a year ago, has been promoted within the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 organization, officially making the leap to Series Director for the start of the 2023 points season.

Nouse, a technical official for much of the 2022 season while also instituting a well-established point of contact between the pit area and scoring tower, will continue to have a presence in the pit and infield area maintaining his responsibilities on the grounds, and will transition to the scoring tower in 2024 to race direct.

“I want to thank Tony Stewart and Jared Frood, as well as the entire staff, for taking a chance on me and believing in me. I haven’t been with the Series that long, but in that short time I was able to mold great relationships and build a lot of trust. I’m proud of that and I’m excited for the next step,” Kevin Nouse said. “This is a brand-new role, but with the company I’m surrounded by, I’m confident it will be a quick and smooth transition. It’s been my goal from the start to continue to mold the Series into a ‘racer-friendly series.’ There’s always room for improvement and we’ll take whatever steps necessary to learn from prior seasons and make the All Star Circuit of Champions one of the best traveling organizations in the country.”

Long time scorer and current Operations Director, Ross Paulson, will assume the Race Director role in 2023 and Brad Hockaday will score at a large majority of the events. The voice of the All Stars, Blake Anderson, will continue as the Series Announcer. The All Stars welcome back technical officials: Ken Osborne, John Menear and Steve Topper. Erin Noel returns in her position of pit steward and social media content creator. Jeffry “Gooch” Patterson will drive the official Series pace truck.

The All Star Circuit of Champions points season gets underway at Attica Raceway Park for the Core & Main Spring Nationals on April 7-8. The Series and track will utilize April 14-15 should the weekend prior be cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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Tyler Courtney doubles up at East Bay and secures Jean Lynch Classic over Justin Peck

TAMPA, Fla. (February 14, 2023) - For the second time in as many nights, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, going wire-to-wire in the process while fending off an array of challenges by Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck. The Jean Lynch Classic | Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts victory clinched a $6,000 score for the Indianapolis, Indiana, native, simultaneously bumping his Series win total to 18.

Like one night prior, Justin Peck was in the hunt for much of the second half of the 30-lap program, charging his way forward from ninth before commencing pressure for the top spot. The Monrovia, Indiana, native actually took command twice over Courtney, but each time, Courtney turned back underneath and maintained control.

Anthony Macri finished third in the Jean Lynch Classic, followed by a Hard Charging Zeb Wise, who won the B-Main, and Hunter Schuerenberg.

“I’m not sure if I was making the right lane choices or not,” Tyler Courtney, driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, said. “I was waiting for [Justin Peck], and when I saw the 13 come up on the board, I knew it was time to get going. I gotta say, he raced me with a lot of respect tonight, and I have a lot of fun racing with him…especially if it’s up front. They have an awesome program and they’ve been fun to race with.

“I was probably a pretty big roadblock for him,” Courtney added. “We were OK the whole race, just faded some at the end.”

A caution with five remaining stirred the pot for the leading duo, but Courtney stayed wide and kept command.

“I tried to carry as much momentum as I could, but it was so tough getting through three and four without getting up into the fence. I’m not just going to follow him…I’m going to try whatever I can to get around him,” Peck said. “My guys have been busting their tails this whole trip. They give me an awesome opportunity to drive their cars and we’ve been in the hunt night in and night out.”

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will resume the 2023 season with Attica Raceway Park’s annual Core & Main Spring Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. The weekend pair will also activate the 2023 All Star points chase, as the contested Florida events did not accumulate points toward the season championship. If each of the Attica events should be forced to move due to weather, the two-day program will then be held the following weekend, Friday and Saturday, April 14-15.

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Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park | February 14, 2023:
Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts
Jean Lynch Classic
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 39
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Aaron Reutzel | 13.461
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Hunter Schuerenberg | 12.850
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cole Macedo
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Sam Haferetpe, Jr.
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Davie Franek
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Brenham Crouch
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Zeb Wise | +17
Carquest Perseverance Award: Danny Smith

Qualifying

Group (A)
70-Scotty Thiel, 13.124; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 13.165; 3. 50YR-Cole Macedo, 13.265; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 13.308; 5. 43-Mark Smith, 13.834; 6. 47-Dale Howard, 13.883; 7. 25-Chris Myers, 14.050; 8. 9-Liam Martin, 14.054; 9. 66-Danny Smith, 14.093; 10. O8-Brandon Conkel, 14.197

Group (B)
11-Buddy Kofoid, 13.073; 2. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr., 13.203; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.243; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.261; 5. 6-Carson McCarl, 13.453; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms, 13.505; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.542; 8. 97UK-Ryan Harrison, 13.552; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.795; 10. 10-Joe Kata, 14.140

Group (C)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.850; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 12.908; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 13.061; 4. 28F-Davie Franek, 13.084; 5. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.285; 6. 22-Riley Goodno, 13.423; 7. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.496; 8. 11M-Brendan Mullen, 13.553; 9. 15-Garrett Green, 13.625; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.912

Group (D)
55B-Alex Bowman, 12.920; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.075; 3. 3TK-Tim Shaffer, 13.140; 4. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.357; 5. 22s-Slater Helt, 13.483; 6. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.592; 7. 1-Brenham Crouch, 13.637; 8. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 13.790; 9. 77T-Tyeller Powless, 14.164

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
50YR-Cole Macedo [2]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller [1]; 3. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [3]; 4. 70-Scotty Thiel [4]; 5. 66-Danny Smith [9]; 6. 47-Dale Howard [6]; 7. 9-Liam Martin [8]; 8. 25-Chris Myers [7]; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel [10]; 10. 43-Mark Smith [5]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 2. 11-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 3. 5T-Ryan Timms [6]; 4. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr. [1]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [3]; 6. 6-Carson McCarl [5]; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 8. 97UK-Ryan Harrison [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 10. 10-Joe Kata [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
28F-Davie Franek [3]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise [5]; 7. 22-Riley Goodno [6]; 8. 11M-Brendan Mullen [8]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell [10]; 10. 15-Garrett Green [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 3TK-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 22s-Slater Helt [5]; 4. 10X-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova [6]; 6. 1-Brenham Crouch [7]; 7. 16TH-Kevin Newton [8]; 8. 77T-Tyeller Powless [9]; 9. 55B-Alex Bowman [4]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 11-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 28F-Davie Franek [5]; 5. 3TK-Tim Shaffer [8]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 7. 50YR-Cole Macedo [2]; 8. 70-Scotty Thiel [7]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 55B-Alex Bowman [1]; 3. 22-Riley Goodno [6]; 4. 6-Carson McCarl [3]; 5. 1-Brenham Crouch [4]; 6. 47-Dale Howard [5]; 7. 9-Liam Martin [9]; 8. 11M-Brendan Mullen [11]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [14]; 10. O8-Brandon Conkel [16]; 11. 97UK-Ryan Harrison [10]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell [15]; 13. 25-Chris Myers [12]; 14. 15-Garrett Green [17]; 15. 16TH-Kevin Newton [8]; 16. 77T-Tyeller Powless [13]; 17. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]

A-main (30 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [9]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [11]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise [21]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms [14]; 7. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr. [15]; 8. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [12]; 9. 8-Aaron Reutzel [18]; 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser [17]; 11. 55B-Alex Bowman [22]; 12. 28F-Davie Franek [4]; 13. 9P-Parker Price Miller [10]; 14. 10X-Ryan Smith [16]; 15. 6-Carson McCarl [24]; 16. 22-Riley Goodno [23]; 17. 11-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 18. 22s-Slater Helt [13]; 19. 70-Scotty Thiel [8]; 20. 20B-Cody Bova [19]; 21. 3TK-Tim Shaffer [5]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 23. 66-Danny Smith [20]; 24. 50YR-Cole Macedo [7] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney (2)

2023 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Alex Bowman | 13.453
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo | 13.589
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Alex Bowman | 12.746
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Hunter Schuerenberg | 12.850

2023 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Sheldon Haudenschild | +9
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Brad Sweet | +11
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Anthony Macri | +9
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Zeb Wise | +17

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
**No points for Southern Swing events

 

 

Tyler Courtney holds off Justin Peck for $6,000 East Bay Raceway Park victory

TAMPA, Fla. (February 13, 2023) - For a second consecutive year, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing opened Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition at East Bay Raceway Park with a victory, doing so in a hard-fought effort against Series rival and fellow Indiana native, Justin Peck. Courtney, the two-time and defending All Star champion, secured his Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts $6,000 triumph from the front row, ultimately boosting his overall Series win total to 17 - his second ever in the state of Florida.

As mentioned, Justin Peck, who finished second in the 2022 All Star standings, did everything he could to steal the limelight from Courtney in the closing circuits, accomplishing that feat on lap 23 with a bold slider across Courtney’s nose wing. The Buch Motorsports ace was in complete control until caution lights reappeared on lap 26 stalling Peck’s momentum. The next circuit, Courtney was back on top, rocketing down the backstretch to rip around Peck to lead lap 27.

“Even when we lost the lead, I felt like we still had the better car. Had some trouble with some lapped cars…I need to work on that,” Tyler Courtney said. “Hats off to this entire team. It’s been a tough trip for us, but they keep busting their butts. This team is very capable of winning races and ultimately another championship.”

Peck attempted a last-ditch effort on the final lap, but Courtney’s momentum on the top was too much to overcome.

“I’m not sure I would have changed anything about those last few laps,” Peck commented. “They just put together better laps than I did.”

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts will conclude at East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday, February 14. The event will award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park | February 13, 2023:
Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 37
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Buddy Kofoid | 13.601
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Alex Bowman | 12.746
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Alex Bowman
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Riley Goodno
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Anthony Macri | +9
Carquest Perseverance Award: Danny Smith

Qualifying

Group (A)
55B-Alex Bowman, 12.747; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.145; 3. 50YR-Cole Macedo, 13.260; 4. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.401; 5. 70-Scotty Thiel, 13.437; 6. 97UK-Ryan Harrison, 13.474; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.899; 8. 9-Liam Martin, 13.901; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel, 13.922; 10. 15-Garrett Green, 14.124

Group (B)
9P-Parker Price Miller, 13.022; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.218; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.233; 4. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr., 13.263; 5. 11M-Brendan Mullen, 13.453; 6. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.546; 7. 22-Riley Goodno, 13.630; 8. 1-Brenham Crouch, 13.719; 9. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 13.865

Group (C)
3TK-Tim Shaffer, 13.119; 2. 28F-Davie Franek, 13.162; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.165; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.193; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.211; 6. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.264; 7. 77T-Tyeller Powless, 14.058; 8. 47-Dale Howard, 14.220; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 99.999

Group (D)
13-Justin Peck, 12.955; 2. 11-Buddy Kofoid, 13.074; 3. 5T-Ryan Timms, 13.089; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 13.219; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.379; 6. 6-Carson McCarl, 13.493; 7. 25-Chris Myers, 13.624; 8. 66-Danny Smith, 13.902; 9. 22s-Slater Helt, 14.087

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 50YR-Cole Macedo [2]; 3. 55B-Alex Bowman [4]; 4. 2C-Wayne Johnson [3]; 5. 70-Scotty Thiel [5]; 6. 97UK-Ryan Harrison [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 9-Liam Martin [8]; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel [9]; 10. 15-Garrett Green [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
8-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 9P-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova [6]; 5. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr. [3]; 6. 11M-Brendan Mullen [5]; 7. 22-Riley Goodno [7]; 8. 1-Brenham Crouch [8]; 9. 16TH-Kevin Newton [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 28F-Davie Franek [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 3TK-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 10X-Ryan Smith [6]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 7. 47-Dale Howard [8]; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser [9]; 9. 77T-Tyeller Powless [7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
11-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 5T-Ryan Timms [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [3]; 5. 6-Carson McCarl [6]; 6. 66-Danny Smith [8]; 7. 22s-Slater Helt [9]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell [5]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
55B-Alex Bowman [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 3TK-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 6. 8-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 7. 11-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 8. 9P-Parker Price Miller [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 2. 28M-Conner Morrell [2]; 3. 11M-Brendan Mullen [3]; 4. 66-Danny Smith [5]; 5. 22-Riley Goodno [6]; 6. 97UK-Ryan Harrison [4]; 7. 22s-Slater Helt [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser [12]; 10. 1-Brenham Crouch [10]; 11. 47-Dale Howard [9]; 12. 25-Chris Myers [13]; 13. 9-Liam Martin [11]; 14. O8-Brandon Conkel [15]; 15. 77T-Tyeller Powless [16]; 16. 16TH-Kevin Newton [14]; 17. 15-Garrett Green [17]

A-main (30 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 3. 11-Buddy Kofoid [7]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [13]; 5. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [14]; 6. 55B-Alex Bowman [1]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise [11]; 9. 8-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 10. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr. [17]; 11. 28F-Davie Franek [10]; 12. 70-Scotty Thiel [19]; 13. 9P-Parker Price Miller [8]; 14. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [21]; 15. 5T-Ryan Timms [9]; 16. 10X-Ryan Smith [18]; 17. 28M-Conner Morrell [22]; 18. 11M-Brendan Mullen [23]; 19. 6-Carson McCarl [20]; 20. 20B-Cody Bova [16]; 21. 3TK-Tim Shaffer [4]; 22. 50YR-Cole Macedo [12]; 23. 2C-Wayne Johnson [15]; 24. 66-Danny Smith [24] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-22), Justin Peck (23-26), Tyler Courtney (27-30)

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Tyler Courtney

2023 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Alex Bowman | 13.453
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo | 13.589
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Alex Bowman | 12.746

2023 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Sheldon Haudenschild | +9
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Brad Sweet | +11
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 13): Anthony Macri | +9

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
**No points for Southern Swing events

 

 

Carson Macedo concludes Tezos All Star action at Volusia with Southern Swing win over Donny Schatz

DE LEON SPRINGS, Fla. (February 8, 2023) - Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo led all but one on Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park in De Leon Springs, Florida, concluding night two of the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with a victory. Macedo, who started from the pole position, was forced to outduel Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz during the late stages of the 25-lapper, but Schatz’ nose wing proved to get the best of him, eventually allowing Macedo back by on lap 21 to secure the $6,000 score.

The All Star victory bumps Macedo’s career total to eight with the Series - his second ever at Volusia Speedway park.

“I knew why I lost the lead…I tried to get too creative in lapped traffic,” Macedo, ace of the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41, said. “We were all running the same line and going the same speed. I could see Donny start to show his nose and I ended up missing the bottom there in one to let him get by on the backstretch. I knew I had a good shot to get back by him. I’m not sure if he got tight or what, but it all worked out.

“Hats off to all of these guys standing behind me,” Macedo continued. “I’m proud to be associated with such an incredible team and now we have the confidence we need to get the Outlaw season started off right tomorrow night.”

Donny Schatz did everything he could to wrestle the lead away from Macedo on lap 20, which he accomplished, but early-race nose wing damage ultimately created havoc for the ten-time World of Outlaws champion; it flipped over completely just as the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing ace dived into turn one on lap 21.

“Just the way it goes sometimes…it is what it is,” Schatz said, referring to frustration created after early race contact damaged his nose wing. “It didn’t hurt me too bad until it flipped over completely. The wing post eventually gave out. Hats off to this Tony Stewart Racing/Advance Auto Parts team. Tomorrow night the real game starts.”

All Star Circuit of Champions Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts action will now move to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, for a pair of programs on Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14. Each event will award $6,000 paydays, also concluding preliminary season competition for “America’s Series.”

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park | February 8, 2023: Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 34 Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Donny Schatz | 14.227 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Carson Macedo | 13.589 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brock Zearfoss Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: James McFadden All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brian Brown Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Donny Schatz Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Carson Macedo Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Gio Scelzi Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Danny Dietrich Tezos A-Main Winner: Carson Macedo Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Brad Sweet (+11) Carquest Perseverance Award: David Gravel

Tezos A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 3. 83-James McFadden[5]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[2]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[17]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 8. 5-Spencer Bayston[10]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[12]; 10. 2-David Gravel[20]; 11. 11-Michael Kofoid[9]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[21]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 14. 21-Brian Brown[6]; 15. 19M-Brent Marks[14]; 16. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[11]; 17. 8-Aaron Reutzel[22]; 18. 9-Kasey Kahne[13]; 19. 5T-Ryan Timms[24]; 20. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[15]; 21. 9P-Parker Price Miller[16]; 22. 1A-Jacob Allen[18]; 23. 26-Zeb Wise[19]; 24. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[23] | Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo (1-19), Donny Schatz (20), Carson Macedo (21-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel[2]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 4. 5T-Ryan Timms[6]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[3]; 6. 44-Chris Martin[9]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 8. 7S-Robbie Price[5]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[13]; 10. 20G-Noah Gass[11]; 11. 22-Riley Goodno[8]; 12. 55B-Alex Bowman[10]; 13. 16TH-Kevin Newton[12]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[7]; 5. 83-James McFadden[6]; 6. 21-Brian Brown[4]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1]; 2. 11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[7]; 7. 22-Riley Goodno[9]; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel[6]; 9. (DNS) 70-Scotty Thiel

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 83-James McFadden[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks[3]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen[7]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[6]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 8. 55B-Alex Bowman[8]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[9]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 2. 5-Spencer Bayston[2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[3]; 5. 2-David Gravel[8]; 6. 7S-Robbie Price[6]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 8. 20G-Noah Gass[5]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne[2]; 4. 9P-Parker Price Miller[3]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms[6]; 7. 44-Chris Martin[7]; 8. 16TH-Kevin Newton[8]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:13.589[13]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:13.640[3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.665[19]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:13.680[15]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:13.682[6]; 6. 83-James McFadden, 00:13.701[16]; 7. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:13.712[12]; 8. 11-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.721[5]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:13.732[7]; 10. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:13.749[4]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:13.749[34]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:13.754[11]; 13. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:13.760[8]; 14. 21-Brian Brown, 00:13.794[24]; 15. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.800[9]; 16. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:13.837[22]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.843[17]; 18. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:13.851[10]; 19. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.852[20]; 20. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.908[29]; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.950[30]; 22. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.959[31]; 23. 55B-Alex Bowman, 00:13.979[14]; 24. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.984[27]; 25. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 00:14.000[18]; 26. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:14.048[25]; 27. 7S-Robbie Price, 00:14.056[23]; 28. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:14.064[33]; 29. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:14.073[21]; 30. 2-David Gravel, 00:14.114[26]; 31. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:14.129[2]; 32. 22-Riley Goodno, 00:14.169[1]; 33. 44-Chris Martin, 00:14.341[28]; 34. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 00:15.061[32]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo

2023 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Alex Bowman | 13.453 Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Carson Macedo | 13.589

2023 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers: Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Sheldon Haudenschild | +9 Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 8): Brad Sweet | +11

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: **No points for Southern Swing events

 

 

Brad Sweet opens Tezos All Star season with DIRTcar Nationals| Classic Ink USA Southern Swing triumph at Volusia Speedway Park

DE LEON SPRINGS, Fla. (February 7, 2023) - For the sixth time in his career, and for the third time in DIRTcar Nationals competition at Volusia Speedway Park, Grass Valley, California’s Brad Sweet is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so during night one of the Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts. The four-time World of Outlaws champion, who secured a $6,000 payday for his Tuesday night effort, is officially the first sprint car winner on American soil for 2023.

After leading the opening circuit, Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart finished second in the All Star lid lifter, followed by Watertown, Connecticut’s David Gravel, who commanded laps 2 through 13 before losing the top spot to Sweet, and ultimately the runner-up spot to Schuchart.

“I had a really good NAPA Auto Parts car here tonight. We were a little tight at first, but that’s a good thing..we had a lot of traction,” Brad Sweet, driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing/NAPA Auto Parts/No. 49, said. “Hats off to this team. They showed up and were ready to go. Super thrilled to have my daughter with me in victory lane here tonight, and glad to get a win for our new car chief, Tye Wolfgang. We came into tonight super relaxed and not afraid to try some things…it paid off.”

Utilizing patience, as well as persistence, Brad Sweet made his winning move on lap 14, actually pulling even with David Gravel as the pair battled down the backstretch, all before diving below the Huset’s Speedway No. 2 at the entrance of turn three. Sweet’s move secured his fate, driving on to stretch a final margin of victory surpassing two seconds.

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their DIRTcar Nationals | Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts campaign at Volusia Speedway Park with another $6,000-to-win program on Wednesday, February 8. Action will then move to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. Find subscription here: https://flosports.link/3XJOg5Z

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park | February 7, 2023:
Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 35
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Carson Macedo | 13.983
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Alex Bowman | 13.453
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: David Gravel
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Spencer Bayston
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: David Gravel
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Alex Bowman
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brad Sweet
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Sheldon Haudenschild (+9)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kraig Kinser

Tezos A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 3. 2-David Gravel[1]; 4. 5-Spencer Bayston[7]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 7. 19M-Brent Marks[10]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri[8]; 9. 13-Justin Peck[14]; 10. 83-James McFadden[16]; 11. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[20]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 13. 11-Michael Kofoid[18]; 14. 21-Brian Brown[12]; 15. 1A-Jacob Allen[13]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[22]; 17. 17B-Bill Balog[11]; 18. 48-Danny Dietrich[19]; 19. 11K-Kraig Kinser[23]; 20. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[21]; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne[17]; 22. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[15]; 23. 71-Cory Eliason[6]; 24. 15-Donny Schatz[24] | Lap Leaders: Logan Schuchart (1), David Gravel (2-13), Brad Sweet (14-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5]; 5. 55B-Alex Bowman[1]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms[9]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise[6]; 8. 22-Riley Goodno[7]; 9. 70-Scotty Thiel[8]; 10. 8-Aaron Reutzel[14]; 11. 20G-Noah Gass[15]; 12. 44-Chris Martin[11]; 13. 7S-Robbie Price[10]; 14. (DNF) 16TH-Kevin Newton[12]; 15. (DNS) 9P-Parker Price Miller

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 6. 71-Cory Eliason[4]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[1]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 4. 21-Brian Brown[3]; 5. 83-James McFadden[7]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 7. 55B-Alex Bowman[4]; 8. 5T-Ryan Timms[8]; 9. 8-Aaron Reutzel[9]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 5-Spencer Bayston[1]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[8]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne[5]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[6]; 7. 22-Riley Goodno[7]; 8. 44-Chris Martin[9]; 9. (DNF) 9P-Parker Price Miller[2]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 71-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen[3]; 5. 11-Michael Kofoid[7]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise[5]; 8. 7S-Robbie Price[8]; 9. 20G-Noah Gass[9]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck[5]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[3]; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6]; 7. 70-Scotty Thiel[7]; 8. 16TH-Kevin Newton[8]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 55B-Alex Bowman, 00:13.453[7]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:13.476[3]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:13.539[17]; 4. 2-David Gravel, 00:13.552[8]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:13.580[34]; 6. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:13.627[10]; 7. 21-Brian Brown, 00:13.647[1]; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:13.663[4]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:13.692[2]; 10. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.701[14]; 11. 83-James McFadden, 00:13.725[5]; 12. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:13.735[24]; 13. 71-Cory Eliason, 00:13.754[22]; 14. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:13.793[13]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.821[25]; 16. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:13.828[9]; 17. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:13.839[20]; 18. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.862[11]; 19. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:13.899[6]; 20. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:13.901[31]; 21. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.926[19]; 22. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:13.932[21]; 23. 11-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.959[27]; 24. 7S-Robbie Price, 00:13.961[26]; 25. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:14.003[29]; 26. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:14.005[23]; 27. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:14.007[30]; 28. 13-Justin Peck, 00:14.018[35]; 29. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:14.037[15]; 30. 22-Riley Goodno, 00:14.059[16]; 31. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:14.067[12]; 32. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 00:14.163[32]; 33. 70-Scotty Thiel, 00:14.442[33]; 34. 44-Chris Martin, 00:14.618[18]; 35. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 00:14.895[28]

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Brad Sweet

2023 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Alex Bowman | 13.453

2023 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
Volusia Speedway Park, FL (February 7): Sheldon Haudenschild | +9

2023 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
**No points for Southern Swing events

 

 

Precipitation and poor forecast forces Senoia Raceway cancelation; All Stars to begin Southern Swing Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Volusia Speedway Park

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 30, 2023) - With heavy precipitation already saturating Senoia Raceway, and an extended forecast predicating periods of off and on rain throughout the next five days, Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Senoia Raceway officials were left with no choice but to cancel the weekend’s two-day All Star Southern Swing opener scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 3-4. The event will not be made up.

“We appreciate Senoia Raceway’s attempt in completing this weekend’s event, but with weather an obvious factor, canceling early is the right decision,” stated Jared Frood on behalf of the All Stars. “Ample drying time was going to be a factor and the track was quick to relay that to us. An early cancelation will save teams from travel expenses and we can begin to look ahead to Volusia.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their attention ahead to DIRTcar Nationals competition at Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, Florida, on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7-8. The Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts will then continue at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14.

Although losing last year’s Volusia doubleheader due to Mother Nature, the All Star visit to East Bay produced two different winners with eventual Series champion, Tyler Courtney, scoring the victory on night one. Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason was the victor the following evening with Dylan Westbrook and Tyler Courtney in tow.

Despite not awarding points toward the overall All Star championship chase, all four of the upcoming programs at Volusia Speedway Park and East Bay Raceway Park will award $6,000 paydays.

For those who cannot witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

 

2023 Tezos All Star schedule to feature 50 events including six-race kick off in Georgia and Florida

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (December 1, 2022) - With much anticipation, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 is pleased to unveil a 50-race slate for the 2023 season, all of which kicking-off in traditional fashion with their annual southern swing through Georgia and Florida on February 3-14. Diverse as well as competitive, the 2023 All Star agenda boasts a travel plan that features 33 different facilities across 11 states. In addition to the visits to Georgia and Florida, America’s Series will trek through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and New Jersey during the new year.

Of the 50 events on the schedule, 21 will award $10,000-to-win or more with five writing checks for over $22,000. The season’s premier programs include Portsmouth Raceway Park’s annual Dean Knittel Memorial ($22,554), Lernerville Speedway’s Silver Cup ($25,000-to-win), the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race ($26,000) – to be held in at the Plymouth Dirt Track (WI), Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial ($29,000), and Port Royal Speedway’s 55th annual Tuscarora 50 ($55,000).

“We had objectives to accomplish while working through the scheduling process for the 2023 season”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Stars. “We made a concerted effort to desaturate certain markets to facilitate a hopeful improvement in the demand to attend our events. Further, we continue to pursue partnerships with increased purse payouts for the race teams. Once again, we appreciate the support of the many track owners and promoters in scheduling an All Star event or events with us in 2023.”

In addition to the 21 events paying $10,000 or more, the 2023 schedule officially includes 15 events paying $6,000 to win, 2 events paying $7,000 to win, 11 events paying $8,000 to win and 1 event paying $8,500 to win.

“We’re really excited about what we were able to put together for 2023”, Stewart continued. “We feel it’s a great mix of our staple events, combined with some new dates for some tracks, sprinkled in with a handful of visits to tracks that have either never been on our schedule or we haven’t visited in a few years. We’ll be anxious and ready to head down to Georgia at the end of January.”

A six-race non-point stint through the Peach State and Sunshine State will commence with a visit to Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia, on February 3-4, Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, Florida, on February 7-8, and East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on February 13-14.

After nearly a two-month break, the 2023 All Star championship points season will begin with a two-day Spring Nationals visit to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. If each of the Attica events should be forced to move due to weather, the two-day program will then be contested the following weekend, Friday and Saturday, April 14-15.

May’s agenda stands tall with an action-packed slate featuring a competitive weekend at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, and Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on May 12-13, followed by the season’s first trip to the Empire State with visits to Outlaw Speedway, Fonda Speedway, and Weedsport Speedway on May 19-21, respectively. A journey to New Jersey and Pennsylvania on May 25-28 will help the All Stars close the month of May with consecutive stops at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey on Thursday, Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, and Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and Sunday; the weekend will conclude with the $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial on Sunday, May 28.

June will begin with a trip to Wisconsin where the Series will battle the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series during visits to Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam (June 2) and the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at the Plymouth Dirt Track on the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds (June 3). The 41st edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek is slated for June 9-17 featuring eight events in nine days concluding with the Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park. Speedweek action will take the All Star Circuit of Champions to Attica Raceway Park on June 9, Fremont Speedway on June 10, Wayne County Speedway on June 11-12, Sharon Speedway on June 13, Atomic Speedway on June 15, Eldora Speedway on June 16, and Portsmouth on June 17. Wednesday’s open date will act as a potential rain date should any event prior need to utilize it.

July will be diverse for America’s Series, not only featuring a two-day blast through New York and Ohio in visits to Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, and Sharon Speedway for the Lou Blaney Memorial in Hartford, Ohio, on July 7-8, but the map will also take action to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, where All Star competitors and Western Pennsylvania’s finest will battle head-to-head for the $25,000-to-win Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday, July 18. July will then continue with a venture west into the Central Time Zone where teams will compete elbows up in seven events over nine days. Dubbed Thunder Through the Plains, the nine-day tour will include stops at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on July 21, Spoon River Speedway in Lewistown, Illinois, on July 22, Red Hill Speedway in Sumner, Illinois, on July 23, Benton Speedway in Benton, Missouri, on July 26, Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on July 27, I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on July 28, and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on July 29.

Giving All Star teams the opportunity to compete in Knoxville Raceway’s annual 360 and 410 Nationals programs, the Series’ August agenda will not commence until Friday and Saturday, August 18-19, when the Series will attempt to conquer the Empire State yet again, this time visiting Outlaw Speedway in Dundee and Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon in consecutive fashion. Eventually trekking south of the New York border, the mid-August weekend will conclude officially with a visit to Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 20.

A two-day stop in Michigan, the lone visit to the Wolverine State in 2023, will then close out the month of August with events at Tri-City Motor Speedway (August 25) and Butler Motor Speedway for the Mace Thomas Classic on August 26.

Perhaps the most competitive stretch on the 2023 All Star schedule, September’s slate includes not only another tangle with the notorious Pennsylvania Posse, but also competition with Ohio’s ultra-competitive local contingent, blasting off with Attica Raceway Park’s annual Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, September 1-2. Wasting little time, compasses will then turn due east, setting aim on another visit to the Port Royal Speedway where action will resume for three straight days. Featuring the highest paying program on the 2023 All Star slate, Tuscarora 50 weekend will take center stage on Thursday through Saturday, September 7-9, headlined with the $55,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 on Saturday night. The 50-lap finale is also the longest event on the 2023 All Star calendar.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will then close-out the 2023 season officially with a three-event return to the Buckeye State, first headlining Fremont Speedway’s Jim & Joanne Ford Classic on Friday and Saturday, September 15-16, followed by Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 23.

2023 All Star Schedule: (events in bold at minimum $10,000 to win)
Friday, February 3 | Senoia Raceway | Senoia, GA
Saturday, February 4 | Senoia Raceway | Senoia, GA ($10,000 to win)
Tuesday, February 7 | Volusia Speedway Park | DeLeon Springs, FL
Wednesday, February 8 | Volusia Speedway Park | DeLeon Springs, FL
Monday, February 13 | East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL
Tuesday, February 14 | East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL
Friday, April 7 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH
Saturday, April 8 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH
Friday, May 12 | Jacksonville Speedway | Jacksonville, IL
Saturday, May 13 | Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot, WI
Friday, May 19 | Outlaw Speedway | Dundee, NY
Saturday, May 20 | Fonda Speedway | Fonda, NY ($10,000 to win)
Sunday, May 21 | Weedsport Speedway | Weedsport, NY
Thursday, May 25 | Bridgeport Speedway | Swedesboro, NJ ($10,000 to win)
Friday, May 26 | Williams Grove Speedway | Mechanicsburg, PA ($10,000 to win)
Saturday, May 27 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA ($10,000 to win)
Sunday, May 28 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA ($29,000 to win)
Friday, June 2 | Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway | Beaver Dam, WI
Saturday, June 3 | Plymouth Dirt Track | Plymouth, WI ($26,000 to win)
Friday, June 9 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH
Saturday, June 10 | Fremont Speedway | Fremont, OH ($10,000 to win)
Sunday, June 11 | Wayne County Speedway | Orrville, OH
Monday, June 12 | Wayne County Speedway | Orrville, OH ($10,000 to win)
Tuesday, June 13 | Sharon Speedway | Hartford, OH
Thursday, June 15 | Atomic Speedway | Chillicothe, OH
Friday, June 16 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH ($12,000 to win)
Saturday, June 17 | Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH ($22,554 to win)
Friday, July 7 | Ransomville Speedway | Ransomville, NY ($12,000 to win)
Saturday, July 8 | Sharon Speedway | Hartford, OH ($10,000 to win)
Tuesday, July 18 | Lernerville Speedway | Sarver, PA ($25,000 to win)
Friday, July 21 | 34 Raceway | West Burlington, IA
Saturday, July 22 | Spoon River Speedway | Lewistown, IL
Sunday, July 23 | Red Hill Speedway | Sumner, IL
Wednesday, July 26 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO
Thursday, July 27 | Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, MO
Friday, July 28 | I-70 Motorsports Park | Odessa, MO
Saturday, July 29 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA
Friday, August 18 | Outlaw Speedway | Dundee, NY
Saturday, August 19 | Utica-Rome Speedway | Vernon, NY ($10,000 to win)
Sunday, August 20 | Selinsgrove Speedway | Selinsgrove, PA ($10,000 to win)
Friday, August 25 | Tri-City Motor Speedway | Auburn, MI
Saturday, August 26 | Butler Motor Speedway | Quincy, MI
Friday, September 1 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH
Saturday, September 2 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH ($12,000 to win)
Thursday, September 7 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA
Friday, September 8 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA ($10,000 to win)
Saturday, September 9 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA ($55,000 to win)
Friday, September 15 | Fremont Speedway | Fremont, OH
Saturday, September 16 | Fremont Speedway | Fremont, OH ($10,000 to win)
Saturday, September 23 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH ($10,000 to win)

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Cole Duncan wins Jim & Joanne Ford Classic for $10,000; Tyler Courtney wraps up second consecutive All Star championship

FREMONT, Ohio (October 8, 2022) - Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan was certainly the driver to beat Saturday night in Fremont Speedway’s Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Finale featuring the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, not only activating the Classic Ink USA All Star Season Finale with the fastest qualifying lap, but driving on to earn the evening’s pole position via dash win, then ultimately conquering all 30 circuits of the $10,000-to-win main event. For Duncan, ace of the Sam McGhee Motorsports/Mike McGhee & Associates No. 11 sprint car, the All Star victory bumped his season count to two, also earning high honors in Atomic Speedway’s Freedom 40 in early June.

Although able to pressure Duncan on a few occasions, Travis Philo would race on to finish second, followed by Kyle Reinhardt, Cole Macedo, and Zeb Wise.

“When the track gets like that, we were lucky enough to draw the outside of the front row for the dash and it was my job to get a good start there and I didn’t want to let these guys down,” said Cole Duncan. “Sammy and Kevin and Jim Bob worked really hard this weekend and gave me two really, really good race cars. Just so thankful for the opportunity. We had a rough patch through the middle of the year and you almost feel like you are washed up…you can’t do anything right. It was a breath of fresh air to come and just be a driver tonight. I love driving my family car and putting in the work on it but it was really nice and relaxing to just come and drive and we were good from the time we unloaded.”

For the second time in as many tries, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing are Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champions, capping their 2022 title run with a ninth-place score in Fremont Speedway’s Jim & Joanne Ford Classic finale. Known as “Sunshine,” Courtney highlighted his title chase with eight All Star victories, seven of which accumulated during points action, with his most recent achievement in the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic preliminary on Friday, October 7.

“I certainly wouldn’t be here without these guys standing behind me,” said Tyler Courtney. “Just an overall very consistent season for this NOS Energy Drink team. It’s hard to think about points racing early on in the season, but once you get into June and Ohio Sprint Speedweek, you have to start thinking long term and putting yourself in the right position. To sit back and realize where I’m out and what I’m a part of, it’s really special. It’s been a ride, for sure, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”

Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck finished second in the All Star driver standings, followed by Hunter Scheuerenberg, Cap Henry, Zeb Wise, Bill Balog, Chris Windom, and Kyle Reinhardt.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | October 8, 2022:
Classic Ink USA All Star Season Finale
Jim & Joanne Ford Classic Finale | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries:
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cole Duncan | 14.176
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan | 14.413
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Greg Wilson
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cole Macedo
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Craig Mintz
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Cole Duncan
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Chris Windom
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Zane DeVault
Tezos A-Main Winner: Cole Duncan (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Ricky Peterson, Jr. (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Josh Turner

Qualifying

Group (A)
11-Cole Duncan, 14.413; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.501; 3. 1-Nate Dussel, 14.737; 4. 97-Greg Wilson, 14.902; 5. 5-Byron Reed, 14.996; 6. 19-Chris Windom, 15.008; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.396; 8. 11J-David Kalb Jr., 15.459; 9. 86-Mike Lutz Jr., 15.774; 10. 88N-Frank Neill, 16.363

Group (B)
91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.104; 2. 18-Cole Macedo, 15.208; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.213; 4. 16-DJ Foos, 15.272; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 15.406; 6. 4-Chris Andrews, 15.478; 7. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 15.582; 8. 9-Ricky Peterson, 15.612; 9. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 15.802; 10. 12-Shawn Valenti, 16.015

Group (C)
13-Justin Peck, 15.060; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 15.221; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.356; 4. 29X-Cap Henry, 15.452; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 15.505; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas, 15.591; 7. 47BC-Emerson Axsom, 15.682; 8. 20B-Cody Bova, 15.706; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer, 15.739; 10. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.806

Group (D)
5T-Travis Philo, 15.473; 2. O9-Craig Mintz, 15.818; 3. 29-Zeth Sabo, 15.836; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.014; 5. 11N-Ayrton Olsen, 16.062; 6. 14H-Zane DeVault, 16.105; 7. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 16.306; 8. 4T-Josh Turner, 16.347; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell, 16.471

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
97-Greg Wilson [3]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 4. 11-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 5-Byron Reed [5]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 7. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [8]; 8. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 9. 86-Mike Lutz Jr. [9]; 10. 88N-Frank Neill [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
18-Cole Macedo [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 5. 4-Chris Andrews [6]; 6. 9-Ricky Peterson [8]; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton [9]; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 9. 12-Shawn Valenti [10]; 10. 71H-Max Stambaugh [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 29X-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 6. 47BC-Emerson Axsom [7]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 8. 49X-Cale Thomas [6]; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer [9]; 10. 20B-Cody Bova [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
O9-Craig Mintz [1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 3. 29-Zeth Sabo [2]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 5. 4T-Josh Turner [8]; 6. 14H-Zane DeVault [6]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell [9]; 8. 11N-Ayrton Olsen [5]; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
11-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 3. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [3]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
19-Chris Windom [1]; 2. 47BC-Emerson Axsom [4]; 3. 9-Ricky Peterson [3]; 4. 46-Michael Bauer [2]; 5. 14H-Zane DeVault [5]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [10]; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer [13]; 9. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [6]; 10. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 11. 86-Mike Lutz Jr. [14]; 12. 71H-Max Stambaugh [17]; 13. 20B-Cody Bova [18]; 14. 11N-Ayrton Olsen [12]; 15. 28M-Conner Morrell [9]; 16. 33W-Caleb Griffith [16]; 17. 88N-Frank Neill [19]; 18. 12-Shawn Valenti [15]

A-main (30 Laps)
11-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo [3]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [8]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 7. 1-Nate Dussel [9]; 8. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog [12]; 11. 4-Chris Andrews [18]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs [16]; 13. 16-DJ Foos [14]; 14. 19-Chris Windom [21]; 15. 9-Ricky Peterson [23]; 16. 29X-Cap Henry [15]; 17. 5-Byron Reed [17]; 18. 47BC-Emerson Axsom [22]; 19. 99-Skylar Gee [19]; 20. 46-Michael Bauer [24]; 21. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 22. 29-Zeth Sabo [13]; 23. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 24. 4T-Josh Turner [20] Lap Leaders: Cole Duncan (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Anthony Macri (7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (8)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Brent Marks (5)
Eldora Speedway, OH (September 24): Tyler Courtney (7)
Fremont Speedway, OH (October 7): Tyler Courtney (8)
Fremont Speedway, OH (October 8): Cole Duncan (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Tyler Courtney | 16.371
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.225
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri | 15.774
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Tyler Courtney | 16.409
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Justin Peck | 12.946
Eldora Speedway, OH (September 24): Justin Peck | 12.928
Fremont Speedway, OH (October 7): Justin Peck | 12.666
Fremont Speedway, OH (October 8): Cole Duncan | 14.413

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Rico Abreu (+10)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Justin Whittall (+16)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (+18)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lucas Wolfe (+8)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Dylan Norris (+15)
Eldora Speedway, OH (September 24): Greg Wilson (+17)
Fremont Speedway, OH (October 7): Hunter Schuerenberg (+13)
Fremont Speedway, OH (October 8): Ricky Peterson, Jr. (+8)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (FINAL):
Tyler Courtney - 6758
Justin Peck - 6636
Hunter Schuerenberg - 6216
Cap Henry - 6196
Zeb Wise - 6166
Bill Balog - 6150
Chris Windom - 5912
Kyle Reinhardt - 5810
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 4270

 

 

Tyler Courtney captures Eldora’s 4-Crown Nationals title for $10,000 score, seventh Series win of season

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 24, 2022) - Snapping what was to become an unexpected winless spell with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney is back in victory lane, doing so in Eldora Speedway’s annual 4-Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 24. The win, Sunshine’s seventh of the All Star season, was as rich as it was fashionable, securing the defending Series champion a $10,000 score - his first All Star triumph since Lake Ozark’s Beach Brawl sweep in late July. In addition, the victory added to Courtney’s All Star championship lead, all but securing a second consecutive title with only two events remaining on the 2022 calendar. Courtney’s sheer presence in Fremont Speedway’s season ending Jim & Joanne Ford Classic on October 7-8 will clinch his second title in as many tries.

Although Sunshine was in command for 29 of the 30 circuits, commencing his winning march from the front row, Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, who started from the outside of row two, did not go down without a fight. In fact, the Monrovia, Indiana, native and All Star championship contender did all he could to outduel the ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC, actually sneaking by Courtney to lead at exactly halfway. Despite his attempts to maintain the top spot, Courtney quickly returned the favor, getting back by Peck at the exit of turn four on lap 16.

“Obviously, Justin and I had a run-in last weekend at Lincoln. I take full responsibility for that, and hats off to him for racing me tonight like I always intend to race him,” Tyler Courtney expressed. “He knows how to get around these places this year, and everytime we get back to places like Eldora, it always seems like it’s him and I battling up front. It’s been fun racing him and the Buch team all year. It was definitely hard-fought tonight…this is awesome.”

Peck would hold on to finish second, followed by Aaron Reutzel, Rico Abreu, Travis Philo, and Greg Wilson, who charged 17 positions to earn the evening’s Hercules Tires Hard Charger Award.

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 2022 season with the annual Jim and Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, October 7-8. A $16,000 weekend, the All Stars and Ohio’s finest will battle in a $6,000-to-win preliminary on Friday, followed by a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway | September 24, 2022:
4-Crown Nationals | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 34
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Buddy Kofoid | 13.412
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 12.928
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Brady Bacon
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Logan Seavey
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Ryan Myers
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (7)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+17)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Bill Balog

Qualifying

Group (A)
4-Sye Lynch, 13.100; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.109; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.183; 4. 55T-McKenna Haase, 13.186; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.257; 6. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 13.273; 7. 47-Eric Riggins Jr., 13.583; 8. 2X-Stuart Brubaker, 13.618; 9. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.927

Group (B)
91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.166; 2. 21H-Brady Bacon, 13.275; 3. 55x-Cole Macedo, 13.312; 4. 56R-Ryan Myers, 13.331; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 13.420; 6. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 13.461; 7. 101-JJ Hickle, 13.623; 8. 11N-Ayrton Olsen, 13.649; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.918

Group C
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.056; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.163; 3. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.236; 4. 5TX-Ryan Timms, 13.294; 5. 19P-Trey Jacobs, 13.532; 6. 16C-Tylar Rankin, 13.607; 7. 24D-Danny Sams III, 13.969; 8. 17B-Bill Balog, NT

Group (D)
13-Justin Peck, 12.928; 2. 11-Logan Seavey, 12.946; 3. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 12.962; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.021; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.209; 6. 17-Tyler Reeser, 13.260; 7. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.617; 8. 85-Dustin Daggett, 13.712

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 3. 4-Sye Lynch [4]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 55T-McKenna Haase [3]; 6. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [6]; 7. 47-Eric Riggins Jr. [7]; 8. 2X-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 9. 1-Nate Dussel [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
21H-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 3. 55x-Cole Macedo [2]; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [6]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 6. 101-JJ Hickle [7]; 7. 56R-Ryan Myers [3]; 8. 11N-Ayrton Olsen [8]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
8-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 5TX-Ryan Timms [3]; 5. 19P-Trey Jacobs [5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 7. 16C-Tylar Rankin [6]; 8. 24D-Danny Sams III [7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
11-Logan Seavey [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 3. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne [5]; 6. 17-Tyler Reeser [6]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 85-Dustin Daggett [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 21H-Brady Bacon [3]; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 11-Logan Seavey [2]; 6. 4-Sye Lynch [7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [4]; 2. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 3. 17-Tyler Reeser [1]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [8]; 5. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [-]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [14]; 7. 47-Eric Riggins Jr. [6]; 8. 2X-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [13]; 10. 11N-Ayrton Olsen [10]; 11. 16C-Tylar Rankin [7]; 12. 85-Dustin Daggett [11]; 13. 101-JJ Hickle [3]

A-main (30 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [10]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [23]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [8]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [18]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 10. 21H-Brady Bacon [2]; 11. 11-Logan Seavey [5]; 12. 26-Zeb Wise [11]; 13. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [21]; 14. 4-Sye Lynch [6]; 15. 5TX-Ryan Timms [14]; 16. 19P-Trey Jacobs [19]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 18. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [15]; 19. 17-Tyler Reeser [22]; 20. 55T-McKenna Haase [16]; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne [17]; 22. 17B-Bill Balog [20]; 23. 55x-Cole Macedo [12]; 24. 56R-Ryan Myers [24] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-14), Justin Peck (15), Tyler Courtney (16-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Anthony Macri (7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (8)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Brent Marks (5)
Eldora Speedway, OH (September 24): Tyler Courtney (7)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Tyler Courtney | 16.371
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.225
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri | 15.774
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Tyler Courtney | 16.409
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Justin Peck | 12.946
Eldora Speedway, OH (September 24): Justin Peck | 12.928

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Rico Abreu (+10)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Justin Whittall (+16)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (+18)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lucas Wolfe (+8)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Dylan Norris (+15)
Eldora Speedway, OH (September 24): Greg Wilson (+17)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 24):
Tyler Courtney - 6476
Justin Peck - 6356
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5980
Cap Henry - 5934
Zeb Wise - 5924
Bill Balog - 5898
Chris Windom - 5656
Kyle Reinhardt - 5540
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 4270

 

Brent Marks utilizes last lap pass to secure $20,000 Dirt Classic IX at Lincoln Speedway

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (September 17, 2022) - The last lap is the only lap that pays, and the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks certainly put that mentality to practice on Saturday night at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway, securing his fifth Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of 2022 with a last lap pass over Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri. A marquee win, to say the least, Marks earned his triumph during Lincoln’s annual Dirt Classic, locking down a $20,000 payday in the process while simultaneously increasing his overall season win total to 17.

Although lining up tenth on the Dirt Classic grid, arranged by a point system that was accumulated over qualifying and double heats, Marks commenced his march to the front right from the drop of the green, actually powering his way to a top-five position with just a quarter of the 40-lapper in the books. Meanwhile, Macri held command, doing everything he could to fend off early race challenges by defending Dirt Classic champion, Justin Peck.

Eventually working his way to third around Cory Eliason, then getting by Justin Peck for second with a slider on lap 34, Marks’ new aim was on Anthony Macri, who continued to work Lincoln’s outer line. It was the main event’s last caution on lap 36, which led to open red conditions, that set up Marks’ eventual takeover.

Working Lincoln’s bottom groove, Marks used the last handful of circuits to inch closer and closer to the No. 39M. By the time the white flag waved, Marks was on Marcri’s tail tank, driving hard into turn one to slide across the nose of the recent Tuscarora 50 champion. The move stuck, securing another crown jewel for the Myerstown, Pennsylvania, native.

Macri held on to finish second, followed by Peck, Buddy Kofoid, and Tyler Courtney.

“I didn’t expect them to open up that last red…I’m usually not a fan of that. It worked out for us tonight,” Marks said, driver of the M&M Painting & Construction/BAPS Auto Paint and Supply/No. 19M. “Man, that was a fun race. The track turned out to be excellent. Just an awesome night and I’m so proud of this team. I was actually pretty disappointed to have to start tenth because there were a lot of good cars ahead of us. I thought the track was going to be too fast to make up any ground, but we did it.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue the 2022 season with a visit to the world-famous Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, September 24.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway | September 17, 2022:
Dirt Classic | $20,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 50
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Lance Dewease | 13.193
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 12.946
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brent Marks
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Danny Dietrich
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chad Trout
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Zeb Wise
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #6 Winner: Glenndon Forsythe
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #7 Winner: Niki Young
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #8 Winner: Tim Glatfelter
Mobil 1 Heat #9 Winner: Landon Myers
Kistler Racing Products Heat #10 Winner: Jim Siegle
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tyler Ross
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Hunter Schuerenberg
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks (5)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Dylan Norris (+15)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Chris Windom

Tezos A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 19M-Brent Marks[10]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri[1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[2]; 4. 11K-Michael Kofoid[13]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason[3]; 7. 8-Freddie Rahmer[20]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu[19]; 9. 11T-TJ Stutts[4]; 10. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[15]; 11. 44-Dylan Norris[26]; 12. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr[23]; 13. 99M-Kyle Moody[9]; 14. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[18]; 15. 27-Daryn Pittman[14]; 16. 19-Chris Windom[24]; 17. 4-Cap Henry[17]; 18. 1X-Chad Trout[11]; 19. (DNF) 48-Danny Dietrich[8]; 20. (DNF) 16A-Aaron Bollinger[12]; 21. (DNF) 39-Chase Dietz[7]; 22. (DNF) 75-Tyler Ross[21]; 23. (DNF) 5E-Brandon Rahmer[16]; 24. (DNF) 21-Brian Brown[22]; 25. (DNF) 69K-Lance Dewease[25]; 26. (DNF) 26-Zeb Wise[6] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-39), Brent Marks (40)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 75-Tyler Ross[1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown[2]; 3. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr[3]; 4. 19-Chris Windom[8]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[9]; 6. 19R-Matt Campbell[7]; 7. 38-Cory Haas[12]; 8. 11A-Austin Bishop[5]; 9. 4Z-Zane Rudisill[4]; 10. 44-Dylan Norris[15]; 11. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[10]; 12. 69-Tim Glatfelter[19]; 13. 17-Carson McCarl[6]; 14. 9-Kasey Kahne[16]; 15. 59-Jim Siegel[17]; 16. 4R-Tim Wagaman II[11]; 17. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[14]; 18. 33R-Riley Emig[20]; 19. (DNF) 55K-Robbie Kendall[18]; 20. (DNF) 17B-Bill Balog[13]

Computer Man Inc C Feature (8 Laps): 1. 69-Tim Glatfelter[1]; 2. 33R-Riley Emig[2]; 3. 11P-Niki Young[6]; 4. 5-Glenndon Forsythe[5]; 5. 23A-Chris Arnold[7]; 6. 55M-Domenic Melair[10]; 7. (DNS) 1M-Landon Myers; 8. (DNS) 69K-Lance Dewease; 9. (DNS) 27S-Alan Krimes; 10. (DNS) 55S-Dallas Schott; 11. (DNS) 23-Michael Millard; 12. (DNS) 24T-TJ Greve

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 19M-Brent Marks[2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 3. 16A-Aaron Bollinger[3]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 5. 11A-Austin Bishop[5]; 6. 19-Chris Windom[7]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris[8]; 8. 69K-Lance Dewease[6]; 9. 33R-Riley Emig[9]; 10. 5-Glenndon Forsythe[10]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[2]; 2. 11-Cory Eliason[1]; 3. 5E-Brandon Rahmer[4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 5. 8-Freddie Rahmer[5]; 6. 4Z-Zane Rudisill[3]; 7. 38-Cory Haas[8]; 8. 9-Kasey Kahne[7]; 9. 27S-Alan Krimes[9]; 10. 11P-Niki Young[10]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 1X-Chad Trout[3]; 2. 27-Daryn Pittman[5]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri[1]; 4. 4-Cap Henry[4]; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall[6]; 6. 4R-Tim Wagaman II[7]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[8]; 8. 69-Tim Glatfelter[9]; 9. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr[2]; 10. 55M-Domenic Melair[10]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 11T-TJ Stutts[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 11K-Michael Kofoid[5]; 4. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[6]; 6. 19R-Matt Campbell[7]; 7. 17-Carson McCarl[3]; 8. 23A-Chris Arnold[8]; 9. 1M-Landon Myers[9]; 10. 23-Michael Millard[10]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 39-Chase Dietz[2]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody[3]; 4. 75-Tyler Ross[4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 7. 21-Brian Brown[5]; 8. 59-Jim Siegel[8]; 9. 55S-Dallas Schott[9]; 10. (DNS) 24T-TJ Greve

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 5-Glenndon Forsythe[1]; 2. 33R-Riley Emig[2]; 3. 44-Dylan Norris[3]; 4. 19-Chris Windom[4]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[10]; 6. 16A-Aaron Bollinger[8]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 8. 11A-Austin Bishop[6]; 9. 19M-Brent Marks[9]; 10. 69K-Lance Dewease[5]

CSI Shocks Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 11P-Niki Young[1]; 2. 38-Cory Haas[3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[5]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne[4]; 5. 8-Freddie Rahmer[6]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason[10]; 7. 5E-Brandon Rahmer[7]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich[9]; 9. 27S-Alan Krimes[2]; 10. 4Z-Zane Rudisill[8]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 69-Tim Glatfelter[2]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[3]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri[10]; 4. 4R-Tim Wagaman II[4]; 5. 27-Daryn Pittman[6]; 6. 4-Cap Henry[7]; 7. 1X-Chad Trout[8]; 8. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr[9]; 9. 55M-Domenic Melair[1]; 10. (DNF) 55K-Robbie Kendall[5]

Mobil 1 Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 1M-Landon Myers[2]; 2. 19R-Matt Campbell[4]; 3. 11K-Michael Kofoid[6]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[9]; 5. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr[7]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts[10]; 8. 23A-Chris Arnold[3]; 9. 17-Carson McCarl[8]; 10. 23-Michael Millard[1]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 59-Jim Siegel[3]; 2. 21-Brian Brown[6]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody[8]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[4]; 5. 39-Chase Dietz[9]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 7. 75-Tyler Ross[7]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise[10]; 9. (DNF) 55S-Dallas Schott[2]; 10. (DNS) 24T-TJ Greve

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 13-Justin Peck, 00:12.946[5]; 2. 11-Cory Eliason, 00:13.063[8]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:13.093[15]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:13.113[6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:13.187[2]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.250[16]; 7. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:13.250[28]; 8. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr, 00:13.280[9]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.312[24]; 10. 39-Chase Dietz, 00:13.339[4]; 11. 16A-Aaron Bollinger, 00:13.385[25]; 12. 4Z-Zane Rudisill, 00:13.410[12]; 13. 1X-Chad Trout, 00:13.430[41]; 14. 17-Carson McCarl, 00:13.441[1]; 15. 99M-Kyle Moody, 00:13.454[35]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:13.459[43]; 17. 5E-Brandon Rahmer, 00:13.463[17]; 18. 4-Cap Henry, 00:13.477[37]; 19. 33M-Gerard McIntyre Jr, 00:13.484[32]; 20. 75-Tyler Ross, 00:13.488[13]; 21. 11A-Austin Bishop, 00:13.501[11]; 22. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 00:13.503[34]; 23. 27-Daryn Pittman, 00:13.504[33]; 24. 11K-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.504[44]; 25. 21-Brian Brown, 00:13.507[26]; 26. 69K-Lance Dewease, 00:13.522[30]; 27. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:13.533[42]; 28. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 00:13.540[21]; 29. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.540[48]; 30. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.548[46]; 31. 19-Chris Windom, 00:13.556[39]; 32. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.557[19]; 33. 4R-Tim Wagaman II, 00:13.558[29]; 34. 19R-Matt Campbell, 00:13.574[10]; 35. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.575[23]; 36. 44-Dylan Norris, 00:13.616[36]; 37. 38-Cory Haas, 00:13.619[18]; 38. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:13.627[27]; 39. 23A-Chris Arnold, 00:13.656[38]; 40. 59-Jim Siegel, 00:13.659[22]; 41. 33R-Riley Emig, 00:13.688[14]; 42. 27S-Alan Krimes, 00:13.718[45]; 43. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 00:13.730[20]; 44. 1M-Landon Myers, 00:13.800[47]; 45. 55S-Dallas Schott, 00:13.848[3]; 46. 5-Glenndon Forsythe, 00:13.865[50]; 47. 11P-Niki Young, 00:13.883[31]; 48. 55M-Domenic Melair, 00:13.944[40]; 49. 23-Michael Millard, 00:14.335[49]; 50. 24T-TJ Greve, 00:59.999[7]

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Anthony Macri (7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (8)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Brent Marks (5)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Tyler Courtney | 16.371
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.225
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri | 15.774
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Tyler Courtney | 16.409
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Justin Peck | 12.946

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Rico Abreu (+10)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Justin Whittall (+16)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (+18)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lucas Wolfe (+8)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (September 17): Dylan Norris (+15)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 17):
Tyler Courtney - 6236
Justin Peck - 6120
Cap Henry - 5844
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5758
Zeb Wise - 5708
Bill Balog - 5702
Chris Windom - 5432
Kyle Reinhardt - 5334
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 4180

 

 

Lance Dewease leads all 30 at The Grove for Dirt Classic Qualifier win

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (September 16, 2022) - For the second time in three tries, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania’s Lance Dewease is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, adding his additional check to the victory column during Williams Grove Speedway’s Dirt Classic Qualifier on Friday, September 16. The victory, resulting in a $7,000 payday for the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, was acquired from the front row, leading all 30 circuits at the world-famous paperclip to ultimately clinch a starting spot in Lincoln Speedway’s $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic IX.

Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks chased Dewease to the final checkers, followed by TJ Stutts, Buddy Kofoid, and Danny Dietrich.

“I knew if we got a good start, it was going to be tough to pass us…the track was so fast tonight,” Lance Dewease expressed in Williams Grove Speedway victory lane. “The corners actually widened out more than what I thought they were going to. I kept glancing up at the scoreboard and wondered to myself if Brent [Marks] was going to get going there late. We took advantage of our draw and got ourselves here.”

Quick from the start, Dewease’s march at the front of the field was relatively unchallenged. It was not until a late run-in with traffic that gave Dewease a fit. Stuck behind a lapped car with ten remaining, the momentum shift allowed Stutts and Marks to close, but as soon as Dewease was able to clear the slower competitor, the now 44-time All Star winner ran away.

After laps of trying, Marks would eventually get by Stutts with two laps remaining.

As noted, the All Stars will cap their final weekend in Posse Country with the $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic IX at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 17. One of the highest paying programs on the 2022 All Star campaign trail, the special event will utilize a twin heat race format with passing points setting the bench for the A-Main lineup.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway | September 16, 2022:
Dirt Classic Qualifier | $7,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 33
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Daryn Pittman | 17.532
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 16.409
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: TJ Stutts
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Justin Peck
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Lance Dewease
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Steve Buckwalter
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Robbie Kendall
Tezos A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Lucas Wolfe (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cap Henry

Qualifying

Group (A)
69K-Lance Dewease, 16.740; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.798; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.876; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.956; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 16.959; 6. 17-Carson McCarl, 17.093; 7. 39-Chase Dietz, 17.133; 8. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 17.447; 9. 1W-Robbie Kendall, 17.577

Group (B)
11K-Buddy Kofoid, 16.586; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 16.678; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.806; 4. 23-Devon Borden, 16.909; 5. 11-Cory Eliason, 16.920; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.008; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.044; 8. 12-Brent Shearer, 17.047

Group (C)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.409; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.430; 3. 19M-Brent Marks, 16.551; 4. 1X-Chad Trout, 16.671; 5. 17X-Steve Buckwalter, 16.759; 6. 26-Zeb Wise, 16.777; 7. 44-Dylan Norris, 16.779; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.996

Group (D)
27-Daryn Pittman, 16.556; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 16.576; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.595; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne, 16.766; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 16.769; 6. 55T-McKenna Haase, 17.161; 7. 4-Cap Henry, 17.184; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.210

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
11T-TJ Stutts [3]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 6. 39-Chase Dietz [7]; 7. 1W-Robbie Kendall [9]; 8. 17-Carson McCarl [6]; 9. 8-Freddie Rahmer [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 5. 23-Devon Borden [3]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 12-Brent Shearer [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris [7]; 8. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [5]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 27-Daryn Pittman [4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 7. 55T-McKenna Haase [6]; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 11T-TJ Stutts [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 5. 27-Daryn Pittman [8]; 6. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [6]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
17X-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 2. 44-Dylan Norris [2]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 5. 1W-Robbie Kendall [9]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [4]; 7. 39-Chase Dietz [5]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 9. 17-Carson McCarl [10]; 10. 55T-McKenna Haase [8]; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker [11]; 12. 8-Freddie Rahmer [12]

A-main (30 Laps)
69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 4. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [6]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [11]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [9]; 7. 27-Daryn Pittman [5]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [17]; 10. 18-Gio Scelzi [15]; 11. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [8]; 13. 21-Brian Brown [10]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [16]; 15. 23-Devon Borden [19]; 16. 26-Zeb Wise [18]; 17. 11-Cory Eliason [23]; 18. 1X-Chad Trout [13]; 19. 4-Cap Henry [24]; 20. 19-Chris Windom [20]; 21. 44-Dylan Norris [22]; 22. 17B-Bill Balog [25]; 23. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [21]; 24. 9-Kasey Kahne [14]; 25. 24-Rico Abreu [12]; 26. 8-Freddie Rahmer [26]; 27. 39-Chase Dietz [27] Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Anthony Macri (7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (8)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lance Dewease (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Tyler Courtney | 16.371
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.225
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri | 15.774
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Tyler Courtney | 16.409

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Rico Abreu (+10)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Justin Whittall (+16)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (+18)
Williams Grove, PA (September 16): Lucas Wolfe (+8)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 16):
Tyler Courtney - 6236
Justin Peck - 6120
Cap Henry - 5844
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5758
Zeb Wise - 5708
Bill Balog - 5702
Chris Windom - 5432
Kyle Reinhardt - 5334
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 4180

 

 

Anthony Macri hard charges to first-ever Tuscarora 50 title for $60,000

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 10, 2022) - If scoring a first-ever Tuscarora 50 title was not enough, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri secured his place in the Port Royal Speedway and Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 history books by accomplishing the illustrious feat from row ten, hard-charging his way from 19th to the top of the running in 41 circuits. Resulting in Macri’s eighth All Star triumph of the season, this one worth $60,000, Macri utilized a lap 41 restart to power his way to the front, squeezing by now five-time Port Royal Speedway track champion, Logan Wagner, at the top of turn four.

Macri was forced to start 19th after not transferring through his respective heat race. Contact with the outside retaining wall, occurring while battling for the lead with Brian Brown, would cause significant damage forcing the crew to make heavy repairs. Luckily, the team was an automatic starter in Saturday’s finale as a result of their Thursday night preliminary win.

“Man, I don’t know what to say…I’m pretty speechless right now,” Anthony Macri said, driver of the J&S Classics/Valley Supply/C&D Rigging/No. 39M sprint car. “What happened in the heat there with Brian Brown was just a racing deal. These guys busted their asses to get this car ready for the feature. I was actually crying and acting like a little girl in the lounge thinking that I threw the whole night away. These guys never gave up on me, and I figured I wouldn’t give up on them in the feature. I kinda lit a fire under my butt and just tried to pass as many cars as I could.”

Although aggressively making progress through the field, Macri really made his presence known after a lap 30 restart, passing Gerard McIntyre for fourth on lap 32, then scooting by the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks for third on lap 36. Just two circuits later, the 2022 Weikert Memorial and Keith Kauffman Classic champion was second, squeezing by “Double-D” Danny Dietrich with a familiar run off of corner number four. Caution flags would appear again on lap 41 ultimately setting up Macri’s aforementioned winning move around Logan Wagner.

Macri would end the 50-lapper unchallenged, leading Brent Marks, who nailed down the runner-up spot on lap 41, Danny Dietrich, Justin Whittall, and Logan Wagner.

Apollo, Pennsylvania’s Sye Lynch would go on to win the evening’s Non-Qualifiers Race, not only earning a $2,000 payday for his efforts, but also solidifying his spot in the 2023 Tuscarora 50.

A last lap pass over Jeff Halligan would give Lynch the victory, actually leading the first nine circuits before losing command to the same individual.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition with visits to Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 16-17. The weekend will be headlined with Lincoln’s annual Dirt Classic awarding $20,000.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | September 10, 2022:
Tuscarora 50 | $60,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 55
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brian Brown | 15.692
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri | 15.774
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Bill Balog
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cale Thomas
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #6 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Dylan Cisney
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Jeff Halligan
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (8)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Anthony Macri (+18)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Blane Heimbach

Qualifying

Group (A)
39M-Anthony Macri, 15.774; 2. 67-Justin Whittall, 15.817; 3. 19M-Brent Marks, 15.836; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 15.909; 5. 17-Tyler Reeser, 15.922; 6. 5-Dylan Cisney, 16.008; 7. 13-Justin Peck, 16.051; 8. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.061; 9. 23-Devon Borden, 16.088; 10. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.100; 11. 49X-Cale Thomas, 16.102; 12. 39-Chase Dietz, 16.115; 13. 19-Chris Windom, 16.121; 14. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.134; 15. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.137; 16. 35-Zach Hampton, 16.223; 17. 1M-Landon Myers, 16.261; 18. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.313; 19. 11A-Austin Bishop, 16.318; 20. 77-Ryan Taylor, 16.325; 21. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 16.464; 22. 17X-Steve Buckwalter, 16.504; 23. 55T-McKenna Haase, 16.528; 24. 97-Brie Hershey, 16.793; 25. 11P-Niki Young, 16.909; 26. 2C-Cory Thornton, 17.396; 27. 2-AJ Flick, 99.991; 28. 12w-Troy Fraker, 99.992

Group (B)
1-Logan Wagner, 15.882; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.010; 3. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.015; 4. 11-Cory Eliason, 16.056; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 16.072; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne, 16.098; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.115; 8. 33M-Gerard McIntyre, 16.120; 9. 26-Zeb Wise, 16.132; 10. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.143; 11. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 16.158; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.177; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.199; 14. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.209; 15. 73-Scotty Thiel, 16.235; 16. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.238; 17. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 16.257; 18. 6-Ryan Smith, 16.266; 19. 45-Jeff Halligan, 16.299; 20. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.370; 21. 4-Cap Henry, 16.425; 22. 14T-Tyler Walton, 16.549; 23. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.565; 24. 36D-Devin Brenneman, 16.608; 25. 12S-Brent Shearer, 16.798; 26. 12J-Bill Jones Jr, 17.437; 27. 99-Devin Adams, 17.596

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 5. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 6. 35-Zach Hampton [6]; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 8. 11A-Austin Bishop [7]; 9. 11P-Niki Young [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
49X-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 67-Justin Whittall [4]; 3. 17-Tyler Reeser [3]; 4. 33W-Michael Walter [2]; 5. 1M-Landon Myers [6]; 6. 55T-McKenna Haase [8]; 7. 25-Tyler Bear [5]; 8. 77-Ryan Taylor [7]; 9. 2C-Cory Thornton [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [4]; 2. 39-Chase Dietz [1]; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach [6]; 4. 23-Devon Borden [2]; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney [3]; 6. 55W-Mike Wagner [5]; 7. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [7]; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker [9]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 11-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 5. 45-Jeff Halligan [7]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton [8]; 9. 12S-Brent Shearer [9]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 2. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [1]; 4. 8-Freddie Rahmer [6]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 6. 11T-TJ Stutts [7]; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 8. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 9. 12J-Bill Jones Jr [9]

Heat 6 (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel [5]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [6]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 8. 36D-Devin Brenneman [8]; 9. 99-Devin Adams [9]

Non-Qualifiers Feature (20 Laps)
42-Sye Lynch [2]; 2. 45-Jeff Halligan [1]; 3. 1M-Landon Myers [5]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [4]; 5. 33W-Michael Walter [3]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [7]; 7. 35-Zach Hampton [14]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [11]; 9. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [10]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 11. 11P-Niki Young [23]; 12. 11A-Austin Bishop [12]; 13. 12S-Brent Shearer [20]; 14. 97-Brie Hershey [21]; 15. 99-Devin Adams [22]; 16. 2C-Cory Thornton [25]; 17. 36D-Devin Brenneman [24]; 18. 73-Scotty Thiel [6]; 19. 77-Ryan Taylor [16]; 20. 12J-Bill Jones Jr [27]; 21. 12w-Troy Fraker [26]; 22. 14T-Tyler Walton [18]; 23. 55T-McKenna Haase [15]; 24. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [17]

A-main (50 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [19]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [5]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner [8]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease [20]; 7. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 8. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [12]; 9. 49X-Cale Thomas [1]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [22]; 12. 13-Justin Peck [15]; 13. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 14. 55W-Mike Wagner [26]; 15. 12-Blane Heimbach [17]; 16. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 17. 99M-Kyle Moody [25]; 18. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [18]; 19. 9-Kasey Kahne [16]; 20. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [23]; 21. 17-Tyler Reeser [13]; 22. 39-Chase Dietz [11]; 23. 8-Freddie Rahmer [24]; 24. 5-Dylan Cisney [21]; 25. 26-Zeb Wise [14]; 26. 11-Cory Eliason [10] Leaders: Danny Dietrich (27), Logan Wagner (28-41), Anthony Macri (42-50)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Anthony Macri (7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (8)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Tyler Courtney | 16.371
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.225
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri | 15.774

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Rico Abreu (+10)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 9): Justin Whittall (+16)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 10): Anthony Macri (+18)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 9):
Tyler Courtney - 6110
Justin Peck - 5992
Cap Henry - 5732
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5624
Bill Balog - 5596
Zeb Wise - 5590
Chris Windom - 5322
Kyle Reinhardt - 5212
Parker Price-Miller - 4378
Cory Eliason - 4064

 

Lance Dewease wins Night Before the 50 for 121st career Port Royal Speedway victory

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 9, 2022) - It may have taken Lance Dewease nine tries to find Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane in 2022, but the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, native finally parked it, doing so in familiar territory by claiming Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50 for a $10,000 payday. For Dewease, the Port Royal All Star win bumps his career total to 14 at the “Speed Palace” - the most ever of any All Star competitor. Impressive enough, the victory, jumping his overall Port Royal Speedway total to 121, was accomplished in dominating fashion, leading Brian Brown and Gio Scelzi to the final checkers by a margin of victory exceeding five seconds.

“We had a really good car last night, but we ended up changing motors tonight which I think helped us get a little bit better in qualifying. The car was just really good all night,” Lance Dewase said, driver of the Hess Ornamental Iron/Rapid Tire/SCA Inc./ No. 69K. “The track was really good tonight like it’s been all year. My guys did a really good job and worked their butts off. We know what we need to fix for tomorrow and hopefully be even better.”

Although starting eighth on the main event grid, Dewease was a winning threat right from the start. By lap ten, he had already powered his way to third, scooting by Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich through the bottom of turns three and four. A restart following a lap 12 red flag, ultimately resulting in open red flag conditions, allowed Dewease to pick off second over KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi. At the time, “Blackjack” Brian Brown was the race leader, taking command at the initial green from the pole position.

By lap 15, it was apparent that Dewease was quicker than Brown, using the bottom groove to snag the lead from the Higginsville, Missouri, native just one circuit later. Dietrich followed Dewease around Brown, settling into second on lap 17.

From that point forward, it was the “Dewease Show” at Port Royal Speedway, driving on to withstand a period of heavy pressure from Danny Dietrich, as well as an additional single-file restart after the event’s final caution on lap 23, to secure his place on the victory lane platform. Unfortunately for Dietrich, he was the reason for the caution on lap 23, slowing to a stop due to engine trouble.

Brian Brown would race on to finish second, followed by Gio Scelzi, Justin Peck, and Brent Marks.

The weekend’s headline event - the 55th running of the Tuscarora 50 - will go 50 laps in distance on Saturday night and will award a $60,000 payday. Originally paying $55,000, J&S Classics boosted the winner’s share to $60,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | September 9, 2022:
The Night Before the Tuscarora 50 | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 52
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Sye Lynch | 16.433
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 16.225
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Kasey Kahne
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Lance Dewease
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Rico Abreu
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brain Brown
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Anthony Macri
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Tyler Reeser
Tezos A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Justin Whittall (+16)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Gerard McIntyre

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.225; 2. 11-Cory Eliason, 16.269; 3. 45-Jeff Halligan, 16.345; 4. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.369; 5. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.417; 6. 17-Tyler Reeser, 16.507; 7. 67-Justin Whittall, 16.516; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 16.611; 9. 39-Chase Dietz, 16.821; 10. 35-Zach Hampton, 16.838; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker, 17.651

Group (B)
13-Justin Peck, 16.381; 2. 11A-Austin Bishop, 16.483; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.593; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne, 16.628; 5. 23-Devon Borden, 16.741; 6. 98-Tyler Bear, 16.851; 7. 17X-Steve Buckwalter, 17.132; 8. 97-Brie Hershey, 17.240; 9. 33-Derek Hauck, 17.289; 10. 12S-Brent Shearer, 17.493; 11. 36D-Devin Brenneman, 17.587

Group (C)
19M-Brent Marks, 16.340; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.508; 3. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.591; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney, 16.749; 5. 6-Ryan Smith, 16.830; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas, 16.878; 7. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.898; 8. 19-Chris Windom, 16.905; 9. 73-Scotty Thiel, 16.919; 10. 55T-McKenna Haase, 17.113

Group (D)
21-Brian Brown, 16.411; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.441; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 16.551; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 16.568; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.747; 6. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 16.799; 7. 33M-Gerard McIntyre, 16.844; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.924; 9. 2-AJ Flick, 16.956; 10. 1M-Landon Myers, 17.139

Group (E)
18-Gio Scelzi, 16.253; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.254; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.311; 4. 26-Zeb Wise, 16.524; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.586; 6. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.754; 7. 14T-Tyler Walton, 16.993; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.023; 9. 77-Ryan Taylor, 17.085; 10. 2C-Cory Thornton, 17.446

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
11-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 5. 17-Tyler Reeser [6]; 6. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 7. 1-Logan Wagner [5]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [10]; 9. 39-Chase Dietz [9]; 10. 12w-Troy Fraker [11]; 11. 45-Jeff Halligan [2]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 2. 11A-Austin Bishop [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 5. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 6. 98-Tyler Bear [6]; 7. 12S-Brent Shearer [10]; 8. 36D-Devin Brenneman [11]; 9. 23-Devon Borden [5]; 10. 97-Brie Hershey [8]; 11. 33-Derek Hauck [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney [3]; 5. 49X-Cale Thomas [6]; 6. 73-Scotty Thiel [9]; 7. 19-Chris Windom [8]; 8. 33W-Michael Walter [7]; 9. 6-Ryan Smith [5]; 10. 55T-McKenna Haase [10]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 4. 8-Freddie Rahmer [6]; 5. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [9]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 9. 1M-Landon Myers [10]; 10. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [6]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 6. 14T-Tyler Walton [7]; 7. 77-Ryan Taylor [9]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 9. 2C-Cory Thornton [10]; 10. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]

Dash (6 Laps)
21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason [1]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne [5]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 7. 19M-Brent Marks [9]; 8. 69K-Lance Dewease [10]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu [7]

C-main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
35-Zach Hampton [1]; 2. 99M-Kyle Moody [4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 39-Chase Dietz [7]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 6. 36D-Devin Brenneman [5]; 7. 55T-McKenna Haase [12]; 8. 2C-Cory Thornton [10]; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker [14]; 10. 1M-Landon Myers [9]; 11. 97-Brie Hershey [13]; 12. 33W-Michael Walter [2]; 13. 23-Devon Borden [6]; 14. 6-Ryan Smith [8]; 15. 33-Derek Hauck [15]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 5. 17-Tyler Reeser [2]; 6. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [6]; 7. 49X-Cale Thomas [5]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 9. 19-Chris Windom [13]; 10. 98-Tyler Bear [9]; 11. 73-Scotty Thiel [10]; 12. 2-AJ Flick [14]; 13. 14T-Tyler Walton [11]; 14. 35-Zach Hampton [17]; 15. 99M-Kyle Moody [18]; 16. 77-Ryan Taylor [15]; 17. 12S-Brent Shearer [16]; 18. 45-Jeff Halligan [19]; 19. 1-Logan Wagner [12]

A-main (30 Laps)
69K-Lance Dewease [8]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [9]; 5. 19M-Brent Marks [7]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney [18]; 8. 67-Justin Whittall [24]; 9. 39M-Anthony Macri [21]; 10. 11-Cory Eliason [3]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu [10]; 12. 17-Tyler Reeser [28]; 13. 19-Chris Windom [27]; 14. 8-Freddie Rahmer [20]; 15. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [22]; 16. 4-Cap Henry [17]; 17. 12-Blane Heimbach [19]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog [25]; 19. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [23]; 20. 26-Zeb Wise [14]; 21. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 22. 9-Kasey Kahne [4]; 23. 11T-TJ Stutts [16]; 24. 42-Sye Lynch [12]; 25. 55W-Mike Wagner [13]; 26. 11A-Austin Bishop [11]; 27. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [15]; 28. 1-Logan Wagner [26] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown (1-15), Lance Dewease (16-30)

 

 

 

Anthony Macri opens Tuscarora weekend with $8,000 preliminary score

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 8, 2022) - Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri remains perfect with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 at Port Royal Speedway in 2022, adding Thursday’s Tuscarora 50 preliminary event to his list of victories that already includes the Keith Kauffman Classic, as well as each night of the Bob Weikert Memorial. Thursday’s triumph, resulting in an $8,000 payday, was accomplished from the front row, battling by the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog on lap eight and never looking back. The non-stop 30-lapper would give little trouble to the now seven-time All Star winner this season, weaving through waves of traffic with ease while keeping eventual runner-up, Danny Dietrich, at bay.

Fading to third just after the initial start, then getting by Dietrich on lap five, Macri’s eventual winning move occurred through corners one and two, diving below Balog as the pair entered the corner then pulling ahead of the Anderson’s Maple Syrup No. 17 at the midpoint of the backstretch. Dietrich would actually follow Macri’s lead, also scooting by Balog just two circuits later.

Dietrich did all he could to keep up with Macri’s pace, but his efforts fell short, falling to a margin of nearly four seconds.

“I kinda wanted to play the beginning of that race a little calm and cool. Balog and Dietrich go out there pretty far…I figured they’re going for it, so I may as well go for it, too,” Macri said, driver of the J&S Classics, C&D Rigging, Valley Supply, No. 39M. “I pushed the issue a little bit harder…still driving smart and not blowing the tires off of it…here we are.”

Tuscarora 50 competition will resume on Friday evening, September 9, with the annual Night Before the Tuscarora 50 awarding $10,000-to-win. The weekend’s headline event - the 55th running of the Tuscarora 50 - will go 50 laps in distance on Saturday night and will award a $60,000 payday. Originally paying $55,000, J&S Classics boosted the winner’s share to $60,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | September 8, 2022:
Tuscarora 50 | Thursday Prelim | $8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 49
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Jeff Halligan | 16.850
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 16.371
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Bill Balog
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Lucas Wolfe
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Jeff Halligan
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Bill Balog
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (7)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Rico Abreu (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kyle Reinhardt

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.487; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.559; 3. 67-Justin Whittall, 16.560; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 16.609; 5. 2-AJ Flick, 16.947; 6. 19-Chris Windom, 16.956; 7. 11A-Austin Bishop, 17.103; 8. 73-Scotty Thiel, 17.226; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.782; 10. 7-Tim Buckwalter, 99.999

Group (B)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.371; 2. 11-Cory Eliason, 16.448; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.489; 4. 19M-Brent Marks, 16.643; 5. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.668; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.702; 7. 33-Derek Hauck, 17.146; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.234; 9. 1M-Landon Myers, 17.330; 10. 14T-Tyler Walton, 17.395

Group (C)
1. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.383; 2. 23-Devon Borden, 16.650; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 16.750; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.830; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.917; 6. 77-Ryan Taylor, 17.057; 7. 26-Zeb Wise, 17.124; 8. M1-Mark Smith, 17.126; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne, 17.130; 10. 17-Tyler Reeser, 17.244

Group (D)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 16.599; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.777; 3. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 16.967; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.972; 5. 98-Tyler Bear, 17.124; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.124; 7. 35-Zach Hampton, 17.173; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 17.184; 9. 39-Chase Dietz, 17.337; 10. 33R-Riley Emig, 17.883

Group (E)
1. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.773; 2. 45-Jeff Halligan, 16.816; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 16.891; 4. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.936; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.958; 6. 33M-Gerard McIntyre, 17.079; 7. 6-Ryan Smith, 17.149; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach, 17.479; 9. 36D-Devin Brenneman, 17.536

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 67-Justin Whittall [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [3]; 5. 2-AJ Flick [5]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 7. 11A-Austin Bishop [7]; 8. 73-Scotty Thiel [8]; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker [9]; 10. 7-Tim Buckwalter [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 6. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 7. 1M-Landon Myers [9]; 8. 33-Derek Hauck [7]; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 10. 14T-Tyler Walton [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 3. 23-Devon Borden [1]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [7]; 6. 77-Ryan Taylor [6]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 8. 17-Tyler Reeser [10]; 9. M1-Mark Smith [8]; 10. 9-Kasey Kahne [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 8-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 39-Chase Dietz [9]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [7]; 9. 98-Tyler Bear [5]; 10. 33R-Riley Emig [10]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 45-Jeff Halligan [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner [4]; 4. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 5. 33W-Michael Walter [3]; 6. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 7. 6-Ryan Smith [7]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach [8]; 9. 36D-Devin Brenneman [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 6. 55W-Mike Wagner [9]; 7. 45-Jeff Halligan [6]; 8. 1-Logan Wagner [5]; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 10. 11-Cory Eliason [10]

C-main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 35-Zach Hampton [2]; 2. 17-Tyler Reeser [4]; 3. 33-Derek Hauck [1]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [5]; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne [11]; 7. 33R-Riley Emig [13]; 8. 98-Tyler Bear [6]; 9. 7-Tim Buckwalter [14]; 10. 12w-Troy Fraker [10]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney [2]; 3. 33W-Michael Walter [3]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [5]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [7]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts [8]; 8. 77-Ryan Taylor [9]; 9. 39-Chase Dietz [10]; 10. 1M-Landon Myers [15]; 11. 11A-Austin Bishop [12]; 12. 6-Ryan Smith [13]; 13. 17-Tyler Reeser [17]; 14. 35-Zach Hampton [16]; 15. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 16. 2-AJ Flick [4]; 17. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]

A-main (30 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner [6]; 6. 67-Justin Whittall [10]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [18]; 9. 69K-Lance Dewease [17]; 10. 19M-Brent Marks [13]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 12. 5C-Dylan Cisney [21]; 13. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [20]; 14. 21-Brian Brown [11]; 15. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 16. 8-Freddie Rahmer [12]; 17. 11-Cory Eliason [9]; 18. 23-Devon Borden [14]; 19. 33M-Gerard McIntyre [19]; 20. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [16]; 21. 12-Blane Heimbach [25]; 22. 33W-Michael Walter [22]; 23. 42-Sye Lynch [15]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [23]; 25. 4-Cap Henry [24]; 26. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [26]; 27. 45-Jeff Halligan [27] Lap Leaders: Bill Balog (1-7), Anthony Macri (8-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Anthony Macri (7)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Tyler Courtney | 16.371

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)
Port Royal Speedway, PA (September 8): Rico Abreu (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 8):
Tyler Courtney - 5882
Justin Peck - 5760
Cap Henry - 5524
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5422
Bill Balog - 5392
Zeb Wise - 5390
Chris Windom - 5108
Kyle Reinhardt - 5032
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3844

 

 

Cap Henry earns Lou Blaney Memorial victory at Sharon Speedway for $12,000 payday

HARTFORD, Ohio (September 3, 2022) - Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry has certainly developed a soft spot for Hartford, Ohio’s Sharon Speedway, and for the second time in 2022, the ace of the Lane Racing No. 4 parked it on the speedway’s front stretch victory lane, doing so by claiming the annual Lou Blaney Memorial title for a $12,000 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 payday.

Ultimately leading every circuit of the 35-lap affair, a non-stop feature after a caution on the initial start forced a complete restart, Henry’s winning campaign commenced from the front row, battling through waves of heavy pressure by Rico Abreu, Justin Peck, and Brent Marks. Henry’s career All Star victory count now sits at eight, six of which accomplished in the Buckeye State.

“This is actually the car I won my very first All Star race with back in 2019…we pulled it out of the weeds this week,” Cap Henry said in Sharon Speedway victory lane. “I’m just super proud of my guys. We’ve really struggled in the slick this year, especially in the last two weeks. Definitely some trying weeks there..I just really appreciate everyone’s hard work.”

As mentioned, although Henry led all 35, pressure was a constant, mostly from St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu. Abreu, who started alongside Henry on the front row, did everything he could to power around the Buckeye, actually sliding by the Blake’s Hard Cider entry through turns one and two on lap 17. Despite Abreu leading the pair down the backstretch, Henry was able to squeeze back by the Rowdy Energy No. 24, beating Abreu in a drag race back to the flagstand.

“I knew I had one shot there to get back by him,” Henry said of his lap battle with Abreu. “I kinda rode his left rear there getting into three. I was really hoping he was going to slide up across the track through three and four and leave the bottom open for me to park it. It just all worked out tonight and I’m super proud of everyone.”

After starting fifth, the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks would eventually move into second on lap 31, chased to the line by Abreu, Hunter Schuerenberg, and Justin Peck.

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of September with the three-day Tuscarora blockbuster at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. Chasing a total weekend winner’s share equaling $73,000, the “Speed Palace” tripleheader will ignite with an $8,000 preliminary on Thursday, September 8, followed by the $10,000-to-win Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday, September 9. Tuscarora weekend will conclude with the 55th running of the 50-lap Tuscarora 50, awarding $55,000, on Saturday, September 10.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | September 3, 2022:
Sharon Nationals | Lou Blaney Memorial | $12,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 40
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 15.238
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 14.715
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Rico Abreu
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Brent Marks
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Greg Wilson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Michael Bauer
Tezos A-Main Winner: Cap Henry (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Dale Blaney (+7)
Carquest Perseverance Award: David Kalb Jr.

Qualifying

Group (A)
13-Justin Peck, 14.715; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.877; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.896; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 14.921; 5. 29-Logan McCandless, 15.259; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.507; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.771; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.865; 9. 32V-Vivian Jones, 16.421; 10. 86-Mike Lutz Jr., 16.657

Group (B)
11-Anthony Macri, 14.960; 2. 19M-Brent Marks, 15.314; 3. 2-AJ Flick, 15.356; 4. 28M-Conner Morrell, 15.549; 5. 5-Jeremy Weaver, 15.630; 6. 19-Chris Windom, 15.645; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.756; 8. 22S-Brandon Spithaler, 15.920; 9. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.922; 10. 6-Bob Felmlee, 16.100

Group (C)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.225; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 15.349; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne, 15.452; 4. 17-Jordan Thomas, 15.641; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.657; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.679; 7. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.699; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger, 15.884; 9. 18K-Arnie Kent, 16.026; 10. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 16.847

Group (D)
42-Sye Lynch, 15.265; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 15.326; 3. 10B-Dale Blaney, 15.419; 4. 10-Dave Blaney, 15.557; 5. 22-Cole Duncan, 15.759; 6. 11J-David Kalb Jr., 16.024; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser, 16.067; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 16.267; 9. 5K-Adam Kekich, 16.311; 10. 20B-Cody Bova, 21.084

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus [7]; 8. 29-Logan McCandless [5]; 9. 32V-Vivian Jones [9]; 10. 86-Mike Lutz Jr. [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 3. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell [3]; 6. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 7. 22S-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 8. 5-Jeremy Weaver [5]; 9. 23-Darren Pifer [9]; 10. 6-Bob Felmlee [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 17-Jordan Thomas [3]; 8. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [10]; 9. O8-Dan Kuriger [8]; 10. 18K-Arnie Kent [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 10-Dave Blaney [3]; 3. 10B-Dale Blaney [2]; 4. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [6]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan [5]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 9. 5K-Adam Kekich [9]; 10. 20B-Cody Bova [10]

Dash (6 Laps)
24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 5. 19M-Brent Marks [7]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise [6]; 7. 11-Anthony Macri [5]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [4]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
97-Greg Wilson [3]; 2. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 3. 5-Jeremy Weaver [2]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [4]; 6. 29-Logan McCandless [1]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser [10]; 8. 17-Jordan Thomas [7]; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [12]; 10. O8-Dan Kuriger [13]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 12. 6-Bob Felmlee [18]; 13. 5K-Adam Kekich [15]; 14. 23-Darren Pifer [14]; 15. 18K-Arnie Kent [17]; 16. 32V-Vivian Jones [16]; 17. 86-Mike Lutz Jr. [19]; 18. 20B-Cody Bova [20]; 19. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 20. 22S-Brandon Spithaler [9]

A-main (35 Laps)
4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [5]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 10B-Dale Blaney [13]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise [6]; 8. 2-AJ Flick [9]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne [10]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [14]; 11. 11-Anthony Macri [7]; 12. 10-Dave Blaney [11]; 13. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 14. 97-Greg Wilson [21]; 15. 19-Chris Windom [15]; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs [18]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [16]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog [20]; 19. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [17]; 20. 40-George Hobaugh [22]; 21. 5-Jeremy Weaver [23]; 22. 22-Cole Duncan [24]; 23. 28M-Conner Morrell [19]; 24. 18-Gio Scelzi [12] Lap Leaders: Cap Henry (1-35)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Cap Henry (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Justin Peck | 14.715

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 3): Dale Blaney (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 3):
Tyler Courtney - 5758
Justin Peck - 5618
Cap Henry - 5422
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5320
Zeb Wise - 5300
Bill Balog - 5264
Chris Windom - 5018
Kyle Reinhardt - 4930
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

Brent Marks opens Sharon Nationals weekend with $6,000 score

HARTFORD, Ohio (September 2, 2022) - Although denied a Buckeye Cup victory in April as the result of a last-ditch effort maneuver by Lane Racing’s Cap Henry, the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks found $6,000 worth of redemption Friday night in Sharon Speedway’s Sharon Nationals opener, securing not only his first-ever Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory at the Hartford, Ohio, oval, but simultaneously securing his fourth Series victory of the season, bumping his career total to eight in the process. The 2022 Dean Knittel Memorial champion, a $20,554 All Star triumph at Portsmouth Raceway Park, commenced his winning charge from the front row, taking command from Bill Balog on lap eight and never looking back.

Although solidly in command for over half of the 30-lap program, Marks’ crusade to the top of the podium did not come without challenges. In fact, Marks was forced to fend off two of the best in the business including National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Dale Blaney, as well as defending All Star champion and current point leader, Tyler Courney. Blaney was the first to apply pressure, keeping tabs on the Murray-Marks Motorsports No. 19M following a caution on lap 11. Despite all attempts, Marks eventually escaped Blaney’s grip, utilizing a lapped car as a pick to keep the Hall of Famer at bay.

Courtney slipped by Blaney for second on lap 23 and then proceeded to track down Marks. To Courtney’s dismay, time ran out, forced to take a backseat to the former Outlaw followed by Bill Balog, Blaney, and Hunter Schuerenberg.

“I knew it had to be close,” Brent Marks expressed in Sharon Speedway victory lane. “We had one heck of a night. Forced to bounce back after a crash during qualifying, the guys busted their butts to get us back out there for the heat race. The driveline was still bent after the heat, so we had to come back and replace that. I’m just so thankful for them to work their butts off to get us back to where we are now.

“With so much going on, we really didn’t get a chance to analyze any setups,” Marks continued. “It wasn’t until after the dash that we got a chance to kinda sit down and discuss our approach. Even at that point, we were still kinda guessing on what this thing needed.”

Sharon Speedway’s Sharon Nationals will continue Saturday, September 3, with the Lou Blaney Memorial, commemorating the life and achievements of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Lou Blaney, as well as feature the All Stars at Sharon Speedway for the final time this season.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | September 2, 2022:
Sharon Nationals| $6,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 40
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 14.826
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Brent Marks | 14.805
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Zeb Wise
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: AJ Flick
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brent Marks
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Kasey Kahne
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Cody Bova
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks (4)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Lee Jacobs

Qualifying

Group (A)
10B-Dale Blaney, 14.957; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 14.989; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.037; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 15.059; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.139; 6. 20B-Cody Bova, 15.383; 7. 9-Kasey Kahne, 15.432; 8. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.766; 9. 6-Bob Felmlee, 15.837; 10. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 16.554

Group (B)
19M-Brent Marks, 14.805; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 15.056; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.264; 4. 11-Anthony Macri, 15.298; 5. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.479; 6. 5-Jeremy Weaver, 15.500; 7. 22-Cole Duncan, 15.722; 8. 29-Logan McCandless, 15.793; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell, 16.178; 10. 86-Mike Lutz Jr., 17.621

Group (C)
42-Sye Lynch, 15.159; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.205; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.398; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger, 15.516; 5. 22S-Brandon Spithaler, 15.684; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.795; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.895; 8. 11B-Carl Bowser, 16.104; 9. 22R-Ryan Fredericks, 16.354; 10. 32V-Vivian Jones, 16.516

Group (D)
10-Dave Blaney, 15.185; 2. 2-AJ Flick, 15.355; 3. 33-Brent Matus, 15.465; 4. 5K-Adam Kekich, 15.674; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 15.706; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.843; 7. 17-Jordan Thomas, 15.889; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.979; 9. 11J-David Kalb Jr., 99.998; 10. 46-Michael Bauer, 99.999

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 10B-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne [7]; 7. 20B-Cody Bova [6]; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee [9]; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [10]; 10. 23-Darren Pifer [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 11-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan [7]; 7. 5-Jeremy Weaver [6]; 8. 29-Logan McCandless [8]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell [9]; 10. 86-Mike Lutz Jr. [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger [3]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 7. 22S-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 8. 11B-Carl Bowser [8]; 9. 32V-Vivian Jones [10]; 10. 22R-Ryan Fredericks [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
2-AJ Flick [1]; 2. 33-Brent Matus [2]; 3. 10-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich [3]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 7. 17-Jordan Thomas [7]; 8. 46-Michael Bauer [10]; 9. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 10. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 10-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 10B-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise [7]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [8]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [6]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
9-Kasey Kahne [2]; 2. 22-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [4]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova [1]; 6. 5-Jeremy Weaver [6]; 7. 17-Jordan Thomas [8]; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee [10]; 9. 22S-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 10. 46-Michael Bauer [12]; 11. 11B-Carl Bowser [11]; 12. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [16]; 13. 29-Logan McCandless [9]; 14. 22R-Ryan Fredericks [18]; 15. 32V-Vivian Jones [15]; 16. 28M-Conner Morrell [14]; 17. 13M-Brandon Matus [13]; 18. 23-Darren Pifer [17]; 19. 86-Mike Lutz Jr. [19]; 20. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [20]

A-main (30 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [11]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 4. 10B-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [17]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [7]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [15]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise [6]; 10. 18-Gio Scelzi [9]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 12. 11-Anthony Macri [13]; 13. 19-Chris Windom [16]; 14. 97-Greg Wilson [18]; 15. 22-Cole Duncan [22]; 16. 9-Kasey Kahne [21]; 17. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs [23]; 19. 5K-Adam Kekich [20]; 20. 10-Dave Blaney [3]; 21. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 22. O8-Dan Kuriger [19]; 23. 40-George Hobaugh [24]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [14] Lap Leaders: Bill Balog (1-7), Brent Marks (8-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Brent Marks | 14.805

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)
Sharon Speedway, OH (September 2): Cap Henry (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of September 2):
Tyler Courtney - 5628
Justin Peck - 5478
Cap Henry - 5272
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5178
Zeb Wise - 5164
Bill Balog - 5150
Chris Windom - 4898
Kyle Reinhardt - 4814
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

Anthony Macri perfect in Bedford Speedway’s Junior Ritchey Tribute

BEDFORD, Pa. (August 28, 2022) - A name that has certainly become synonymous with Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri, ace of the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11, powered his way back to the top of the running order Sunday night in Bedford Speedway’s Junior Ritchey Tribute, simultaneously concluding the inaugural Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with his sixth Series triumph of the season. The 2022 Bob Weikert Memorial and Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion led all 30 circuits around Bedford’s half-mile, his second-ever All Star victory at the historic south-central Pennsylvania fairgrounds.

Although in charge the entire distance, Macri’s campaign at the front of the field did not go completely unchallenged. Justin Peck, who recently snagged his eighth All Star win of the year in Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash, mounted some heavy pressure on the former Posse rep turned All Star, showing his nose on multiple occasions between laps 12 and 14. Heavy traffic helped Peck’s cause, but unfortunately, the pilot of the Buch Motorsports No. 13 suffered a flat on lap 24 forcing the All Star championship contender to go pit side.

Despite the caution, eventually resulting in an open red, Macri held strong, driving on to keep Tyler Courtney, Sye Lynch, Mike Wagner, and Gio Scelzi at bay.

“I think I’ve been to Bedford three times and I’ve won two of them…it’s a place that really fits my driving style,” Macri explained, who earned $2,225 in lap money on top of his $6,000 payday . “These guys gave me an awesome car tonight. They all work so well together and all know what they have to do. I just can’t thank Mike and Kathy McGhee enough for the opportunity to be a part of this race team…I really can’t thank them enough.”

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue competition with the two-day Sharon Nationals at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 2-3. The Sharon double, headlined with the annual Lou Blaney Memorial, will award $6,000 and $12,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bedford Speedway | August 28, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts
Bedford Speedway | $6,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 19
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Justin Peck | 17.009
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 16.835
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Mike Wagner
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Anthony Macri
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (6)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+6)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Ron Aurand

Qualifying
13-Justin Peck, 16.835; 2. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.945; 3. 11-Anthony Macri, 16.972; 4. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.998; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi, 17.058; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.059; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.099; 8. 26-Zeb Wise, 17.174; 9. 19-Chris Windom, 17.184; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.199; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 17.276; 12. 17-Jordan Thomas, 17.278; 13. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.286; 14. 4-Cap Henry, 17.347; 15. 75-Tyler Ross, 17.374; 16. 22-Cole Duncan, 17.374; 17. 44-Dylan Norris, 17.426; 18. 90-Jordan Givler, 18.115; 19. 86-Ron Aurand, 18.742

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
55W-Mike Wagner [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. 86-Ron Aurand [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 4. 44-Dylan Norris [6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [2]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [5]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 17-Jordan Thomas [3]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 5. 75-Tyler Ross [5]; 6. 90-Jordan Givler [6]

Dash (6 Laps)
11-Anthony Macri [4]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 6. 55W-Mike Wagner [2]

A-main (30 Laps)
11-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 4. 55W-Mike Wagner [6]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [10]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [16]; 11. 26-Zeb Wise [13]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 13. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 14. 44-Dylan Norris [12]; 15. 75-Tyler Ross [15]; 16. 17-Jordan Thomas [9]; 17. 86-Ron Aurand [18]; 18. 90-Jordan Givler [17]; 19. 22-Cole Duncan [19] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Anthony Macri (6)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Justin Peck | 16.835

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)
Bedford Speedway, PA (August 28): Cap Henry (+6)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 28):
Tyler Courtney - 5482
Justin Peck - 5370
Cap Henry - 5134
Hunter Schuerenberg - 5038
Zeb Wise - 5032
Bill Balog - 5006
Chris Windom - 4774
Kyle Reinhardt - 4712
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

 

Justin Peck leads them all at Lincoln for $7,300 Kramer Klash payday

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (August 27, 2022) - For the fourth time since Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts competition commenced on August 19, and for the eighth time in 2022, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, snagging another mark in the victory column by dominating Lincoln Speedway’s third annual Kramer Klash - celebrating the life and achievements of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson - for a $7,300 payday.

Peck, ace of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts No. 13 super sprinter, started from the pole position and led all 35 circuits on Saturday night, fending off periods of heavy traffic and a late challenge from Freddie Rahmer to secure his place in victory lane. Rahmer’s challenge, following a lap 24 restart, was in the form of a slider through turns one and two. The Lincoln Speedway points leader actually cleared Peck through the corner, but Peck returned the favor the very next turn. From that point forward, Peck checked out, racing off to a commanding lead before clinching all bragging rights. Rahmer held on to finish second, followed by Gio Scelzi, Danny Dietrich, and Tyler Courtney.

To make the occasion even more special for Justin Peck and Buch Motorsports, Kurt Williamson, Kramer’s son, is a crew member for the familiar black and yellow no. 13.

“This is really cool. It’s a shame we couldn’t have parked it last year when we had Kramer’s No. 73 out,” Justin Peck said in Lincoln Speedway victory lane, who is currently second in the All Star championship standings. “It’s extra special to win this with Kurt working on the car, and to have Kramer’s helmet on is pretty darn cool, too. Just a great night all around. Hats off to the track crew for giving us such an awesome surface to race on. And hats off to all of the fans for coming out and supporting this race. Pennsylvania fans are the best.”

The Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts will conclude Sunday, August 28, with a visit to the historic Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Highlighted with a $6,000-to-win main event, bonus money will also be up for grabs including an $880 hard charger award, $300 winning crew chief award, and one random $500 award for a driver that finishes between 10th and 24th.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway | August 27, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailer and Carts
Kramer Klash | $7,300-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 39
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 13.504
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Gio Scelzi | 13.383
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Chad Trout
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Tyler Ross
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (8)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Chase Dietz (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cap Henry

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.417; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.453; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.537; 4. 11-Anthony Macri, 13.553; 5. 59-Jim Siegel, 13.644; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.675; 7. 19R-Matt Campbell, 13.726; 8. 23-Michael Millard, 13.812; 9. 5-Glenndon Forsythe, 13.933; 10. 4Z-Zane Rudisill, 14.171

Group (B)
1X-Chad Trout, 13.465; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 13.609; 3. 19-Chris Windom, 13.656; 4. 16A-Aaron Bollinger, 13.671; 5. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.716; 6. 4R-Tim Wagaman II, 13.789; 7. 33-Riley Emig, 13.813; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 13.819; 9. 35-Austin Bishop, 13.842; 10. 44-Dylan Norris, 13.971

Group (C)
18-Gio Scelzi, 13.383; 2. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 13.486; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.534; 4. 45-Jeff Halligan, 13.555; 5. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr., 13.586; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.626; 7. 7-Trey Hivner, 13.649; 8. 38-Cory Haas, 13.745; 9. 11P-Niki Young, 13.884; 10. 55M-Domenic Melair, 14.333

Group (D)
8-Freddie Rahmer, 13.528; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.546; 3. 19M-Brent Marks, 13.565; 4. 5E-Brandon Rahmer, 13.572; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts, 13.633; 6. 39-Chase Dietz, 13.715; 7. 23A-Chris Arnold, 13.817; 8. 75-Tyler Ross, 13.892; 9. 17-Jordan Thomas, 13.932

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 11-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 59-Jim Siegel [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 7. 19R-Matt Campbell [7]; 8. 23-Michael Millard [8]; 9. 5-Glenndon Forsythe [9]; 10. 4Z-Zane Rudisill [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [3]; 4. 10X-Ryan Smith [5]; 5. 4R-Tim Wagaman II [6]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris [10]; 8. 1X-Chad Trout [4]; 9. 35-Austin Bishop [9]; 10. 33-Riley Emig [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 45-Jeff Halligan [3]; 3. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr. [5]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 11P-Niki Young [9]; 6. 38-Cory Haas [8]; 7. 55M-Domenic Melair [10]; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall [1]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 10. 7-Trey Hivner [7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 8-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 5. 5E-Brandon Rahmer [3]; 6. 39-Chase Dietz [6]; 7. 75-Tyler Ross [8]; 8. 17-Jordan Thomas [9]; 9. 23A-Chris Arnold [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 8-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 4. 26-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1X-Chad Trout [1]; 2. 99M-Kyle Moody [3]; 3. 39-Chase Dietz [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 5. 75-Tyler Ross [8]; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall [2]; 7. 23A-Chris Arnold [13]; 8. 23-Michael Millard [11]; 9. 38-Cory Haas [5]; 10. 44-Dylan Norris [9]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 12. 55M-Domenic Melair [10]; 13. 17-Jordan Thomas [12]; 14. 4Z-Zane Rudisill [18]; 15. 33-Riley Emig [17]; 16. 19R-Matt Campbell [7]; 17. 35-Austin Bishop [14]; 18. 5-Glenndon Forsythe [15]

A-main (35 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 8-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 6. 19M-Brent Marks [11]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 8. 45-Jeff Halligan [10]; 9. 11-Anthony Macri [12]; 10. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr. [13]; 11. 19-Chris Windom [8]; 12. 39-Chase Dietz [23]; 13. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [14]; 14. 10X-Ryan Smith [17]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog [25]; 16. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 17. 4-Cap Henry [24]; 18. 59-Jim Siegel [16]; 19. 99M-Kyle Moody [22]; 20. 1X-Chad Trout [21]; 21. 11P-Niki Young [20]; 22. 5E-Brandon Rahmer [18]; 23. 4R-Tim Wagaman II [19]; 24. 26-Zeb Wise [3]; 25. 11T-TJ Stutts [15]; 26. 75-Tyler Ross [26] Lap Leaders: Justin Peck (1-35)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Justin Peck (8)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Gio Scelzi | 13.383

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Lincoln Speedway, PA (August 27): Chase Dietz (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 27):
Tyler Courtney - 5336
Justin Peck - 5238
Cap Henry - 5004
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4912
Zeb Wise - 4904
Bill Balog - 4870
Chris Windom - 4640
Kyle Reinhardt - 4574
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

 

Danny Dietrich sweeps Jack Gunn Memorial twin features at Williams Grove Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (August 26, 2022) - A night to remember, indeed, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich performed the unthinkable Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and beat the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 not only once, but twice, clean sweeping the annual Jack Gunn Memorial Twin 20’s program for back-to-back $4,000 paydays.

Dietrich, now a four-time All Star winner in 2022 with his first two occurring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, led all but four circuits of the combined 40-lap Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts contest, kicking things off with a wire-to-wire effort in the first feature, followed by a quick charge from sixth in the second feature, taking command over Lance Dewease on lap five.

Brent Marks, who finished second in each of the Jack Gunn Memorial showstoppers, did his best to spoil Dietrich’s clean sweep with a final corner move in the second main event, but Dietrich prevailed, driving back underneath the “Myerstown Missile” after Marks attempted a slider entering turn one. Traffic played a pivotal role in Marks’ final lap pursuit, creating a two-wide roadblock in front of “Double-D” that commenced with a handful remaining.

An invert was utilized to set the grid for the second 20-lap feature; Dietrich pulled a six following the first 20-lapper.

“I have a great car and a great team supported by great partners…that makes something like this possible,” said Danny Dietrich, driver of Gary Kauffman’s Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Pace Performance, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Self Made Racing, No. 48 sprint car. “Just a great effort by everyone involved. Things got a little dicey there in the closing laps of the second feature, and when I saw Brent get underneath me, I thought ‘oh crap.’ Luckily, I was able to get the car turned back underneath and drive off the corner. It feels good to be back at The Grove. We haven’t been here since we raced with the Outlaws. Hopefully we can turn things around and do it again tomorrow at Lincoln.”

Lincoln Speedway’s annual Kramer Klash, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson, will pay $7,300-to-win on Saturday, August 27, followed by a $6,000 showdown at the historic Bedford Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 28.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway | August 26, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailer and Carts
Jack Gunn Memorial Twin 20s | $4,000-to-win each
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 33
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Danny Dietrich | 17.146
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 17.191
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brent Marks
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Steve Buckwalter
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Chad Trout
Tezos A-Main Winner #1: Danny Dietrich
Tezos A-Main Winner #2: Danny Dietrich
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger #1: Zeb Wise (+7)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger #2: Kyle Reinhardt (+7)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cap Henry

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Zeb Wise, 17.191; 2. 19-Chris Windom, 17.239; 3. 19M-Brent Marks, 17.297; 4. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 17.334; 5. 17X-Steve Buckwalter, 17.354; 6. 11-Anthony Macri, 17.414; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.420; 8. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 17.497; 9. 35-Austin Bishop, 17.617

Group (B)
1. 44-Dylan Norris, 17.277; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 17.320; 3. 19T-Tyler Reeser, 17.516; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.533; 5. 1W-Robbie Kendall, 17.584; 6. 25-Tyler Bear, 17.643; 7. 45-Jeff Halligan, 17.668; 8. 17-Jordan Thomas, 17.833

Group (C)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 17.397; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 17.430; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.447; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.483; 5. 23-Devon Borden, 17.495; 6. 7-Tim Buckwalter, 17.629; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.649; 8. 1X-Chad Trout, 17.712

Group (D)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.298; 2. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.351; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.533; 4. 39-Chase Dietz, 17.733; 5. 12-Brent Shearer, 17.774; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 17.852; 7. 27S-Alan Krimes, 17.892; 8. 5G-Briggs Danner, 18.125

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 19M-Brent Marks [2]; 2. 8-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 3. 11-Anthony Macri [6]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 5. 35-Austin Bishop [9]; 6. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 7. 69-Tim Glatfelter [8]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise [4]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 19T-Tyler Reeser [2]; 3. 44-Dylan Norris [4]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [3]; 5. 1W-Robbie Kendall [5]; 6. 45-Jeff Halligan [7]; 7. 17-Jordan Thomas [8]; 8. 25-Tyler Bear [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. 23-Devon Borden [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 7. 1X-Chad Trout [8]; 8. 7-Tim Buckwalter [6]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts [1]; 4. 39-Chase Dietz [3]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 27S-Alan Krimes [7]; 7. 5G-Briggs Danner [8]; 8. 12-Brent Shearer [5]

Dash (6 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 44-Dylan Norris [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 6. 19M-Brent Marks [6]; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [7]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 45-Jeff Halligan [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [7]; 6. 17-Jordan Thomas [8]; 7. 5G-Briggs Danner [9]; 8. 7-Tim Buckwalter [10]; 9. 27S-Alan Krimes [5]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 11. 25-Tyler Bear [11]; 12. 12-Brent Shearer [12]; 13. 69-Tim Glatfelter [6]

A-main (20 Laps) #1
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [6]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [7]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 7. 11-Anthony Macri [13]; 8. 18-Gio Scelzi [10]; 9. 8-Freddie Rahmer [9]; 10. 44-Dylan Norris [3]; 11. 39-Chase Dietz [16]; 12. 19T-Tyler Reeser [11]; 13. 11T-TJ Stutts [12]; 14. 99M-Kyle Moody [15]; 15. 26-Zeb Wise [22]; 16. 19-Chris Windom [8]; 17. 1W-Robbie Kendall [18]; 18. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [24]; 20. 4-Cap Henry [20]; 21. 45-Jeff Halligan [23]; 22. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [21]; 23. 35-Austin Bishop [19]; 24. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [25]; 25. 23-Devon Borden [17] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-20)

A-main (20 Laps) #2
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [5]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 6. 11-Anthony Macri [7]; 7. 39-Chase Dietz [11]; 8. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise [15]; 10. 44-Dylan Norris [10]; 11. 19T-Tyler Reeser [12]; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [19]; 13. 8-Freddie Rahmer [9]; 14. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [18]; 15. 11T-TJ Stutts [13]; 16. 99M-Kyle Moody [14]; 17. 4-Cap Henry [20]; 18. 35-Austin Bishop [23]; 19. 19-Chris Windom [16]; 20. 1W-Robbie Kendall [17]; 21. 17X-Steve Buckwalter [22]; 22. 1x-Chad Trout [24]; 23. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 24. 45-Jeff Halligan [21] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1), Lance Dewease (2-4), Danny Dietrich (5-20)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (3)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Danny Dietrich (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803
Williams Grove, PA (August 26): Zeb Wise | 17.191

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)
Williams Grove, PA F1 (August 26): Zeb Wise (+7)
Williams Grove, PA F2 (August 26): Kyle Reinhardt (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 26):
Tyler Courtney - 5196
Justin Peck - 5088
Cap Henry - 4888
Zeb Wise - 4802
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4776
Bill Balog - 4750
Chris Windom - 4512
Kyle Reinhardt - 4456
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

Justin Peck secures third consecutive All Star victory with $12,000 Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts score at Bridgeport Speedway

SWEDESBORO, N.J. (August 25, 2022) - For the third time in as many tries, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, and if that’s not impressive enough, the ace of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts No. 13 sprint car acquired his third consecutive All Star triumph from the outside of row five, powering forward in a hurry before taking command from fellow open wheel hotshot and Myerstown, Pennsylvania, native Brent Marks on lap 21. The $12,000 Bridgeport Speedway score bumped Peck’s season total to seven, as well as career All Star win total to 12, all of which accomplished at different facilities.

Although starting from row five, Peck made progress right from the drop of the initial green. By lap four, Peck had battled his way to fourth, climbing to third beyond Anthony Macri on lap ten, next getting by defending All Star champion and current point leader, Tyler Courtney, on lap 13. At the time, Brent Marks was the man in charge, and although the 2022 Kings Royal champion had built a comfortable advantage, Peck was quickly on the move.

By lap 20, traffic had entered the picture yet again forcing Marks to check up on his pace. Peck, who started to utilize the bottom of turns three and four, made his move on Marks on lap 21, sneaking by the Murray-Marks Motorsports No. 19M on the bottom of turn four. Although the pair exchanged sliders the very next circuit, Peck eventually found some space, maneuvering traffic well with Marks fading behind.

Peck’s final challenge occurred on lap 29 when caution flags appeared. Unfortunately for Marks, he was a part of the caution, losing a right rear tire and pulling to a stop. The ensuing restart would see Peck take off with Macri and Courtney in tow. Courtney would get by Macri in the final corner.

“I knew when I got by Marks, I was going to have to get going,” Peck said, who is currently second in the 2022 All Star driver championship standings. “I’m sure he was thinking the same thing. Not only are you racing these guys, you’re racing traffic as well. Marks, Courtney, Macri…these guys are all fierce competitors and it’s a blast racing with them. We’re going to celebrate this one and work to do it again tomorrow at Williams Grove.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their attention back to the Keystone State, ready to conclude Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts competition with stops at Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Bedford Speedway on Friday through Sunday, August 26-28.

In what is expected to be a hard-fought tango with the Pennsylvania Posse, the All Stars will fight for a total winner’s share equaling $21,300 in the Pennsylvania trio, all of which kicking-off with Williams Grove’s annual Jack Gunn Memorial. The Jack Gunn will feature two, full 20-lap main events awarding $4,000 each.

Lincoln Speedway’s annual Kramer Klash, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson, will pay $7,300-to-win, followed by a $6,000 showdown at the historic Bedford Fairgrounds.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Bridgeport Speedway | August 25, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailer and Carts
Bridgeport Speedway | $12,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 27
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 12.803
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri | 12.803
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brent Marks
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cole Macedo
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brent Marks
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Award: Ricky DiEva
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (7)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Lance Dewease (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Devon Borden

Qualifying

11-Anthony Macri, 12.803; 2. 19-Chris Windom, 12.831; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.842; 4. 19M-Brent Marks, 12.888; 5. 55x-Cole Macedo, 12.910; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.919; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 12.976; 8. 13-Justin Peck, 13.049; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.067; 10. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.104; 11. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.117; 12. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.181; 13. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.184; 14. 5-Tyler Ross, 13.206; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.283; 16. 44-Dave Brown, 13.366; 17. 67-Justin Whittall, 13.402; 18. 69K-Lance Dewease, 13.428; 19. 5G-Briggs Danner, 13.442; 20. 17-Jordan Thomas, 13.463; 21. 4-Cap Henry, 13.472; 22. 24T-TJ Greve, 13.688; 23. 28F-Davie Franek, 13.731; 24. 85-Ricky DiEva, 13.768; 25. 23-Devon Borden, 13.820; 26. 3-Denny Peebles, 14.169; 27. 99-Cameron Nastasi, 14.414

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 4. 5G-Briggs Danner [7]; 5. 10X-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 23-Devon Borden [9]; 7. 44-Dave Brown [6]; 8. 24T-TJ Greve [8]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise [3]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
55x-Cole Macedo [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [4]; 5. 28F-Davie Franek [8]; 6. 17-Jordan Thomas [7]; 7. 67-Justin Whittall [6]; 8. 3-Denny Peebles [9]; 9. 5-Tyler Ross [5]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 8. 85-Ricky DiEva [8]; 9. 99-Cameron Nastasi [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 55x-Cole Macedo [3]; 4. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]

B-main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 67-Justin Whittall [4]; 4. 5-Tyler Ross [8]; 5. 44-Dave Brown [3]; 6. 24T-TJ Greve [5]; 7. 85-Ricky DiEva [6]; 8. 3-Denny Peebles [7]; 9. 99-Cameron Nastasi [9]

A-main (30 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [10]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 3. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [16]; 6. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 7. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 10. 10X-Ryan Smith [13]; 11. 28F-Davie Franek [15]; 12. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 13. 5G-Briggs Danner [12]; 14. 17-Jordan Thomas [17]; 15. 19M-Brent Marks [1]; 16. 44-Dave Brown [23]; 17. 24T-TJ Greve [24]; 18. 5-Tyler Ross [22]; 19. 23-Devon Borden [18]; 20. 26-Zeb Wise [20]; 21. 51-Freddie Rahmer [9]; 22. 55x-Cole Macedo [3]; 23. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 24. 67-Justin Whittall [21] Lap Leaders: Brent Marks (1-20), Justin Peck (21-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Justin Peck (7)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Anthony Macri | 12.803

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)
Bridgeport, NJ (August 25): Lance Dewease (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 25):
Tyler Courtney - 5056
Justin Peck - 4946
Cap Henry - 4778
Zeb Wise - 4682
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4674
Bill Balog - 4612
Chris Windom - 4394
Kyle Reinhardt - 4344
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

Justin Peck notches All Star win six in visit to Bloomsburg Fair Raceway

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (August 24, 2022) - Justin Peck and Buch Motorsports have certainly found their stride, and although it took the team just over two months to up their victory count from four to five, solidifying one for the thumb at Utica-Rome Speedway on Saturday, August 20, it took just one more race night to up their Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 win tally to six, earning a $6,000 score at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

A perfect momentum kick for the remainder of the Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts, Peck’s Bloomsburg triumph was a first-ever, adding to Peck’s impressive stretch of 11 career All Star wins at 11 different tracks.

Peck, ace of the Coastal Race Parts No. 13 sprint car, started from the pole position on Wednesday evening and never looked back, battling through multiple waves of heavy traffic while fending off defending All Star champion and current Series point leader, Tyler Courtney. “Sunshine” did his best to close in on Peck in the last three circuits, but Peck’s decision to power by a lapped car with less than two to go sealed his winning fate, putting a comfortable distance between himself and the familiar No. 7BC.

Courtney hung on to finish second, followed by Anthony Macri, the most recent sub to fill the seat for Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller, Danny Dietrich, and Kyle Reinhardt.

“Tonight’s track really fits my style…cowboy up with some rough spots,” Peck said, who is currently second in the All Star driver standings. “I wasn’t very happy with the car following the heat race. I came back in and I’m pretty sure the guys changed all four shocks. We got ourselves dialed back in pretty quick. We have a pretty good package for tracks like this.

“This is what we are here to do…we’re here to win races,” Peck added. “If we keep winning races, the points just kinda take care of themselves.”

Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, hosting the first and only New Jersey stop for the All Stars in 2022 worth $12,000-to-win, will welcome the Series on Thursday, August 25.

Once action in New Jersey concludes, the All Star Circuit of Champions will turn their attention back to the Keystone State, ready to conclude their Tri-State Summer Swing with stops at Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Bedford Speedway on Friday through Sunday, August 26-28.

In what is expected to be a hard-fought tango with the Pennsylvania Posse, the All Stars will fight for a total winner’s share equaling $21,300 in the Pennsylvania trio, all of which kicking-off with Williams Grove’s annual Jack Gunn Memorial. The Jack Gunn will feature two, full 20-lap main events awarding $4,000 each.

Lincoln Speedway’s annual Kramer Klash, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson, will pay $7,300-to-win, followed by a $6,000 showdown at the historic Bedford Fairgrounds.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bloomsburg Fair Raceway | August 24, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailer and Carts
Bloomsburg Fair Raceway | $6,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 19
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Mark Smith | 14.026
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 13.582
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Justin Peck
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (6)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Bill Balog (+7)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Jordan Thomas

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.582; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 13.610; 3. 11-Anthony Macri, 13.666; 4. 19-Chris Windom, 13.749; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.807; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.845; 7. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.913; 8. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.939; 9. 6-Ryan Smith, 13.944; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.954; 11. 23-Devon Borden, 13.989; 12. 55x-Cole Macedo, 14.040; 13. 4-Cap Henry, 14.044; 14. M1-Mark Smith, 14.128; 15. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.132; 16. 28F-Davie Franek, 14.265; 17. 55M-Domenic Melair, 14.423; 18. 33-Derek Hauck, 14.646; 19. 17-Jordan Thomas, 16.636

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
26-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 6. 17-Jordan Thomas [7]; 7. 28F-Davie Franek [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 23-Devon Borden [3]; 4. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 55M-Domenic Melair [6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 6-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 55x-Cole Macedo [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 5. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 6. 33-Derek Hauck [6]

Dash (6 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [5]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 11-Anthony Macri [6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]

A-main (30 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 3. 11-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 6. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise [5]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [15]; 10. M1-Mark Smith [14]; 11. 19-Chris Windom [7]; 12. 6-Ryan Smith [9]; 13. 17-Jordan Thomas [18]; 14. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 15. 55x-Cole Macedo [12]; 16. 55M-Domenic Melair [16]; 17. 28F-Davie Franek [19]; 18. 23-Devon Borden [11]; 19. 33-Derek Hauck [17] Lap Leaders: Justin Peck (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Justin Peck (6)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Tyler Courtney | 13.582

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)
Bloomsburg, PA (August 24): Bill Balog (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 24):
Tyler Courtney - 4910
Justin Peck - 4796
Cap Henry - 4652
Zeb Wise - 4572
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4532
Bill Balog - 4480
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Chris Windom - 4258
Kyle Reinhardt - 4210
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

Justin Peck scores fifth All Star win of 2022 with $10,000 payday at Utica-Rome Speedway

VERNON, N.Y. (August 20, 2022) - In his first trip to Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane since Ohio Sprint Speedweek, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck let it all hang out on Saturday night at Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, ultimately capping the evening with not only his fifth Series triumph of the season, but also a $10,000 payday. In addition, it was Peck’s first-ever All Star win in the Empire State.

Utilizing an early wave of heavy lapped traffic, Peck took command of the 30-lap Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts program on lap ten, using the track’s narrow, but delicate cushion to power around defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, as well as Friday night Outlaw Speedway winner, Brent Marks. The two-for-one pass in turns three and four allowed Peck to eventually stretch his legs, racing on to withstand a pair of single-file restarts, the result of back-to-back cautions on lap 18, and a final wave of traffic; the final margin of victory pushed just beyond four seconds.

Tyler Courtney battled on to finish second at Utica-Rome Speedway, followed by Brent Marks, Chris Windom, and Cory Eliason.

“We had this thing really hooked up tonight…I could go anywhere I wanted. This thing always seems to come to life with about ten laps into it,” Justin Peck said, driver of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts/No. 13 sprint car. “I just can’t thank everyone enough. We have so much support behind this team and they allow us to get up and down the road, and it gives us a chance to go out and win these big races. Tom Buch has an awesome team and I’m just lucky enough to be a part of it.”

Peck, who is currently second in the All Star driver championship chase, now owns ten All Star victories over the course of his career, all of which occurring at different facilities.

Weekend action will then conclude with a one-night stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, August 21. The events will award $10,000 and $8,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Utica-Rome Speedway | August 20, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailer and Carts
Utica-Rome Speedway | $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 30
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 15.013
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 14.711
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Sye Lynch
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chris Windom
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brent Marks
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Paulie Colagiovanni
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Winner: Greg Wilson
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (5)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Jordan Thomas (+7)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Danny Varin

Qualifying
13-Justin Peck, 14.711; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.826; 3. 19M-Brent Marks, 14.947; 4. 11-Cory Eliason, 14.951; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 14.971; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.076; 7. 26-Zeb Wise, 15.077; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 15.110; 9. 19-Chris Windom, 15.129; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.131; 11. 29-Logan McCandless, 15.136; 12. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.242; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.267; 14. 10-Dave Blaney, 15.273; 15. 6-Ryan Smith, 15.292; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 15.301; 17. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni, 15.354; 18. 99L-Larry Wight, 15.507; 19. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 15.554; 20. 28F-Davie Franek, 15.579; 21. 17-Jordan Thomas, 15.656; 22. 49H-Bradley Howard, 15.684; 23. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.789; 24. 98-Joe Trenca, 15.844; 25. 121-Steve Glover, 15.966; 26. O7-Mark Coldren, 16.003; 27. 3-Denny Peebles, 16.043; 28. 36-Logan Crisafulli, 16.441; 29. 41-Chase Moran, 16.704; 30. O1-Danny Varin, 99.000

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
11-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 26-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 7. 7NY-Matt Farnham [7]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]; 9. 36-Logan Crisafulli [10]; 10. 121-Steve Glover [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
42-Sye Lynch [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 29-Logan McCandless [3]; 5. 10-Dave Blaney [5]; 6. 28F-Davie Franek [7]; 7. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [6]; 8. 97-Greg Wilson [8]; 9. O7-Mark Coldren [9]; 10. 41-Chase Moran [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
19-Chris Windom [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 99L-Larry Wight [6]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 6. 98-Joe Trenca [8]; 7. 6-Ryan Smith [5]; 8. 3-Denny Peebles [9]; 9. 17-Jordan Thomas [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 4. 11-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [5]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [2]; 2. 6-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 7NY-Matt Farnham [3]; 4. O1-Danny Varin [12]; 5. 3-Denny Peebles [6]; 6. 17-Jordan Thomas [7]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 8. 36-Logan Crisafulli [9]; 9. 41-Chase Moran [11]; 10. O7-Mark Coldren [8]; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard [4]; 12. 121-Steve Glover [10]

A-main (30 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [1]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 5. 11-Cory Eliason [4]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise [8]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [14]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 12. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 13. 10-Dave Blaney [15]; 14. 6-Ryan Smith [20]; 15. 98-Joe Trenca [18]; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [16]; 17. 17-Jordan Thomas [24]; 18. 28F-Davie Franek [17]; 19. 7NY-Matt Farnham [21]; 20. 29-Logan McCandless [11]; 21. 3-Denny Peebles [23]; 22. O1-Danny Varin [22]; 23. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [19]; 24. 99L-Larry Wight [12] Lap Leaders: Brent Marks (1-9), Justin Peck (10-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck (5)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Justin Peck | 14.711

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)
Utica-Rome, NY (August 20): Jordan Thomas (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 20):
Tyler Courtney - 4764
Justin Peck - 4646
Cap Henry - 4518
Zeb Wise - 4436
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4410
Bill Balog - 4348
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Chris Windom - 4130
Kyle Reinhardt - 4070
Cory Eliason - 3728

 

 

Brent Marks opens Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with win at Outlaw Speedway

Dundee, N.Y. (August 19, 2022) - Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks has been victorious with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 on multiple occasions throughout his career, but never in the Empire State. That statistic changed for the better on Friday night, kicking off the inaugural Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with a victory at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, scoring an $8,000 payday in the process while bumping his season’s All Star win tally to three.

Far from a walk in the park, Marks, who started fourth on the Outlaw Speedway grid before claiming the top spot on the opening lap, was forced to not only fend off defending All Star champion and leading Series winner, Tyler Courtney, but also Danny Dietrich, who made a late charge on the “Myerstown Missile” after acquiring second from Courtney on lap 23. Courtney pressured Marks early, actually getting by the Murray-Marks Motorsports/M&M Painting and Construction No. 19M for a single circuit on lap seven before Marks reclaimed command shortly thereafter.

Traffic was a factor for much of the 30-lap contest, coming into play as early as lap five before a caution eradicated the issue on lap 10. Traffic reentered the picture on lap 19.

Boosting Marks’ ever growing resume, the Outlaw Speedway triumph catapulted his career All Star win total to seven, breaking the ice nearly seven seasons ago with a victory at the Port Royal “Speed Palace” in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.

“It got pretty hard to see at times racing amongst the lapped cars. I was just trying to be patient and not miss entries in either corner. With no wall around this place in the corners, it can be tricky. Not getting too high and over the track is what I really had to focus on,” Marks explained, a 14-time sprint car winner thus far in 2022. “Just hats off to this team…we had to battle all night long, as we were forced to change an engine early then swap rear ends. This win certainly means a lot to us, a great momentum boost heading into the rest of the weekend.”

“America’s Series” will continue the Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with a visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, on Saturday, August 20. Weekend action will then conclude with a one-night stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, August 21. The events will award $10,000 and $8,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Outlaw Speedway | August 19, 2022:
Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailer and Carts
Outlaw Speedway | $8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 26
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Sye Lynch | 12.585
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich | 12.323
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jordan Thomas
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Winner: Steve Glover
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks (3)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Paulie Colagiovanni
Carquest Perseverance Award: Mark Coldren

Qualifying

48-Danny Dietrich, 12.323; 2. 19M-Brent Marks, 12.364; 3. 19-Chris Windom, 12.386; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 12.425; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 12.451; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.459; 7. 11-Cory Eliason, 12.486; 8. 10-Dave Blaney, 12.488; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.550; 10. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 12.557; 11. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.591; 12. 97-Greg Wilson, 12.626; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.692; 14. 17-Jordan Thomas, 12.701; 15. 28F-Davie Franek, 12.724; 16. 4-Cap Henry, 12.724; 17. 29-Logan McCandless, 12.774; 18. 26-Zeb Wise, 12.832; 19. 98-Joe Trenca, 12.838; 20. 6-Ryan Smith, 12.885; 21. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni, 12.888; 22. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.087; 23. 121-Steve Glover, 13.216; 24. 36-Logan Crisafulli, 13.230; 25. 3-Denny Peebles, 13.253; 26. O7-Mark Coldren, 14.020

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
11-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 7. 98-Joe Trenca [7]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]; 9. 3-Denny Peebles [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 10-Dave Blaney [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 29-Logan McCandless [6]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [7]; 7. 17-Jordan Thomas [5]; 8. O7-Mark Coldren [9]; 9. 121-Steve Glover [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 19-Chris Windom [4]; 4. 28F-Davie Franek [5]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [3]; 7. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [7]; 8. 36-Logan Crisafulli [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason [5]

B-main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
17-Jordan Thomas [1]; 2. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [3]; 3. 98-Joe Trenca [2]; 4. 49H-Bradley Howard [4]; 5. 3-Denny Peebles [8]; 6. O7-Mark Coldren [6]; 7. 121-Steve Glover [7]; 8. 36-Logan Crisafulli [5]

A-main (30 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [4]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 11-Cory Eliason [6]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [10]; 7. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise [15]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 11. 4-Cap Henry [17]; 12. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 13. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [20]; 14. 28F-Davie Franek [12]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog [11]; 16. 6-Ryan Smith [18]; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard [22]; 18. 29-Logan McCandless [14]; 19. 97-Greg Wilson [16]; 20. 17-Jordan Thomas [19]; 21. 98-Joe Trenca [21]; 22. 3-Denny Peebles [23]; 23. O7-Mark Coldren [24]; 24. 10-Dave Blaney [7] Lap Leaders: Brent Marks (1-6), Tyler Courtney (7), Brent Marks (8-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Brent Marks (3)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Danny Dietrich | 12.323

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)
Outlaw, NY (August 19): Paulie Colagiovanni (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of August 19):
Tyler Courtney - 4618
Justin Peck - 4496
Cap Henry - 4388
Zeb Wise - 4300
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4276
Bill Balog - 4220
Chris Windom - 3988
Kyle Reinhardt - 3938
Cory Eliason - 3588

 


 

Eight Races, Ten Days: Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Launches Friday at Outlaw Speedway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 17, 2022) - The 2022 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season is hitting the homestretch, but the action is far from over, as the Series is set to conclude the month of August with the inaugural Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts; an eight-race, ten-day invasion of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania stretching between Friday, August 19, and Sunday, August 28. The northeast takeover will blast off at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, on Friday evening.

Outlaw Speedway, located just 15 miles north of Watkins Glen International, will kick-off a full Empire State slate for “America’s Series,” continuing on Saturday evening, August 20, at Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York. Weekend action will continue with a visit to Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, on Sunday, August 21.

The three-day, three-race frolic through the Finger Lakes will not only promise action, but also big money, as Series regulars, along with a stout contingent of local and regional invaders, will battle for a total winner’s share equaling $26,000; $8,000, $10,000, and $8,000, respectively.

A two-day break will give teams a chance to catch their breath, as Tri-State Summer Swing competition will continue on Wednesday, August 24, with a $6,000-to-win program at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, followed by a one-night, $12,000-to-win blockbuster in the Garden State. Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, hosting the first and only New Jersey stop for the All Stars in 2022, will host the Series on Thursday, August 25.

Once action in New Jersey concludes, the All Star Circuit of Champions will turn their attention back to the Keystone State, ready to conclude their Tri-State Summer Swing with stops at Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Bedford Speedway on Friday through Sunday, August 26-28.

In what is expected to be a hard-fought tango with the Pennsylvania Posse, the All Stars will fight for a total winner’s share equaling $21,300 in the Pennsylvania trio, all of which kicking-off with Williams Grove’s annual Jack Gunn Memorial. The Jack Gunn will feature two, full 20-lap features awarding $4,000 each.

Lincoln Speedway’s annual Kramer Klash, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson, will pay $7,300-to-win, followed by a $6,000 showdown at the historic Bedford Fairgrounds.

Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney, fresh off of his top-five run in the 61st Knoxville Nationals, will lead the All Star charge into the Tri-State Summer Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts. The defending All Star champion and Rookie of the Year stands on top of the current championship points over Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck. Parker Price-Miller is currently third in the driver title chase, followed by Cap Henry, Zeb Wise, Hunter Schuerenberg, Bill Balog, Chris Windom, and Kyle Reinhardt.

Courtney not only holds down the championship fort, but he is also the leading winner, accumulating six thus far in 2022, five during points-earning action, which includes a recent two-race sweep at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri. Peck owns four victories on the year, tied with Sikeston, Missouri’s Hunter Schuerenberg.

St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu is the most recent All Star winner, securing an $8,000 payday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 30.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Rico Abreu

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Kerry Madsen | 15.716

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Knoxville Raceway, IA (July 30): Justin Henderson (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 30):
Tyler Courtney - 4476
Justin Peck - 4370
Parker Price-Miller - 4288
Cap Henry - 4260
Zeb Wise - 4168
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4136
Bill Balog - 4100
Chris Windom - 3852
Kyle Reinhardt - 3808
Cory Eliason - 3444

 

Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri invades I-70 and scores $26,000 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race payday

ODESSA, Mo. (July 29, 2022) - It was a long tow to the Show-Me State for Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri, and although the ace of the J&S Classics/C&D Rigging No. 39M was a long way from familiar territory, the end result was nothing short of new. Macri, who led all but three circuits of the 26-lapper at I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, ultimately cashed in for his fifth Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season, scoring a $26,000 payday in the process while simultaneously bumping his overall season victory total to 17.

Although mastering I-70 from the front row, Macri’s first-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race triumph did not come without a fight, forced to fend-off a mid-race challenge from St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu, all before having to survive a three-lap dash to the finish with Buddy Kofoid on his heels.

The challenge from Abreu eventually resulted in an all-out war with Abreu taking command briefly on laps 16-18. A slip by Macri in traffic allowed Abreu to sneak by at the exit of turn four, using the bottom groove’s moisture to blast by the 39M. Not willing to give up, Macri kept pace and eventually returned the favor on lap 19, powering back by Abreu with a slider through the center of turns three and four.

Macri would eventually separate himself from his fellow frontrunners only to be halted by cautions on laps 23 and 24, the latter for Rico Abreu who retired due to issues from under the hood. Suffice it to say, the momentum shift was no issue for Macri. Buddy Kofoid, who showed his nose on the final restart, raced on to finish second, followed by Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, and Hunter Schuerenberg.

“I really wanted this one,” Macri said in I-70 Motorsports Park victory lane. “Our first win outside of PA, so this means a ton for our team. I just can’t thank everyone for their hard work and support this season, especially my mom and dad. I’m not sure if they are still up watching or not, but we’re going to celebrate this one. I can’t express enough how much a win outside of PA means to us. This is really, really cool.”

An $8,000-to-win showcase at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will cap the All Stars’ July schedule on Saturday, July 30. The evening scoot through the Hawkeye State, which will see the All Stars battle with Knoxville’s stout weekly contention, will be a first and only for the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2022.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-70 Motorsports Park | July 29, 2022:
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race | $26,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 28
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Buddy Kofoid | 13.453
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 13.255
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Brian Brown
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Anthony Macri
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Winner: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (5)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Tyler Courtney

Qualifying

Group (A)
13-Justin Peck, 13.255; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.298; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.323; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 13.356; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.384; 6. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 13.403; 7. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.433; 8. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.435; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.436; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.455; 11. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 13.480; 12. 25-JJ Hickle, 13.482; 13. 19M-Brent Marks, 13.543; 14. 4-Cap Henry, 13.616; 15. 19-Chris Windom, 13.639; 16. 71-Cory Eliason, 13.649; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.670; 18. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny, 13.686; 19. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 13.692; 20. 83jr-Kerry Madsen, 13.692; 21. 26-Zeb Wise, 13.702; 22. 45-Rusty Hickman, 13.804; 23. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.843; 24. 1X-Jake Bubak, 13.856; 25. 14-Corey Day, 13.866; 26. 17-Carson Short, 13.894; 27. 22-Riley Goodno, 14.145; 28. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 99.990

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 8-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 19M-Brent Marks [5]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 7. 71-Cory Eliason [6]; 8. 101-Lachlan McHugh [7]; 9. 14-Corey Day [9]; 10. 45-Rusty Hickman [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [3]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 7. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [7]; 8. 17-Carson Short [9]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
11K-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [6]; 5. 25-JJ Hickle [3]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 7. 22-Riley Goodno [9]; 8. 1X-Jake Bubak [8]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [5]

B-main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
71-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 101-Lachlan McHugh [2]; 3. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [3]; 4. 22-Riley Goodno [4]; 5. 1X-Jake Bubak [5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 7. 26-Zeb Wise [7]; 8. 14-Corey Day [9]; 9. 45-Rusty Hickman [10]; 10. 17-Carson Short [6]

A-main (26 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 6. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 7. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [18]; 9. 8-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 10. 71-Cory Eliason [19]; 11. 19M-Brent Marks [14]; 12. 4-Cap Henry [16]; 13. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [12]; 14. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [11]; 15. 25-JJ Hickle [13]; 16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [9]; 17. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [21]; 18. 1X-Jake Bubak [23]; 19. 101-Lachlan McHugh [20]; 20. 26-Zeb Wise [25]; 21. 19-Chris Windom [17]; 22. 22-Riley Goodno [22]; 23. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 24. 17B-Bill Balog [24]; 25. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [15] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-15), Rico Abreu (16-18), Anthony Macri (19-26)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Anthony Macri (5)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Justin Peck | 13.255

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)
I-70 Motorsports Park, MO (July 29): Tyler Courtney (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 29):
Tyler Courtney - 4332
Justin Peck - 4242
Cap Henry - 4158
Parker Price-Miller - 4156
Zeb Wise - 4078
Hunter Schuerenberg - 4034
Bill Balog - 3984
Chris Windom - 3744
Kyle Reinhardt - 3704
Cory Eliason - 3314

 

 

Thursday’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary event at I-70 canceled

ODESSA, Mo. (July 28, 2022) - Heavy rains throughout the week, as well as additional precipitation received this morning, has left I-70 Motorsports Park and Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials no choice but to cancel the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race preliminary event scheduled for Thursday, July 28. The $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale set for Friday, July 29, will go on as scheduled.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

I-70 Motorsports Park
Odessa, Missouri
Friday, July 29
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m.

Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville, Iowa
Saturday, July 30
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:00 p.m.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 23):
Tyler Courtney - 4198
Justin Peck - 4098
Cap Henry - 4032
Parker Price-Miller - 4014
Zeb Wise - 3968
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3894
Bill Balog - 3882
Chris Windom - 3636
Kyle Reinhardt - 3602
Cory Eliason - 3184

 

 

Tezos All Stars set target on I-70 and Knoxville; Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race to award $26,000-to-win

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 27, 2022) - The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their midwestern takeover with a tripleheader weekend across central Missouri and south-central Iowa, first invading the outskirts of Kansas City where the Series will tackle I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on Thursday and Friday, July 28-29.

As one of the most sought after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be the highlight attraction awarding $26,000 in the two-day finale; Thursday’s preliminary race will award $6,000-to-win.

An $8,000-to-win showcase at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will cap the All Stars’ July schedule on Saturday, July 30. The evening scoot through the Hawkeye State, which will see the All Stars battle with Knoxville’s stout weekly contention, will be a first and only for the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2022.

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, now the full-time ace in Kevin Rudeen’s Rudeen Racing No. 26, is the defending Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion, securing the $26,000 payday over “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu. Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, was the hosting facility in 2021, capping what was the All Star Indiana Invasion presented by the Rayce Rudeen Foundation.

Sunshine, the defending All Star champion and leading Series winner with six victories on the season, is also the most recent winner with “America’s Series,” sweeping Lake Ozark Speedway’s two-day Beach Brawl on Friday and Saturday, July 22-23. Courtney’s sweep earned the Indianapolis native $18,000.

Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck is currently second in the All Star Circuit of Champions driver chase, followed by Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller, and Zeb Wise.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Agenda:

I-70 Motorsports Park
Odessa, Missouri
Thursday, July 28
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m.

I-70 Motorsports Park
Odessa, Missouri
Friday, July 29
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m.

Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville, Iowa
Saturday, July 30
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:00 p.m.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 23):
Tyler Courtney - 4198
Justin Peck - 4098
Cap Henry - 4032
Parker Price-Miller - 4014
Zeb Wise - 3968
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3894
Bill Balog - 3882
Chris Windom - 3636
Kyle Reinhardt - 3602
Cory Eliason - 3184

 

 

Tyler Courtney caps Lake Ozark sweep with $10,000 Beach Brawl finale victory

ELDON, Mo. (July 23, 2022) - For the second time in as many nights, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time scoring a $10,000 payday in Lake Ozark Speedway’s Beach Brawl finale on Saturday, July 23. Officially sweeping the Lake Ozark doubleheader, the Indianapolis, Indiana, native once again led every circuit, controlling all 25 laps from the pole position to nail down his sixth triumph of the 2022 All Star season. The victory was Sunshine’s fifth during points action, ultimately pushing his career total to 14.

Despite a wire-to-wire effort, Courtney faced a few challenges along the way, mostly in the form of lapped traffic, which entered the picture officially with just nine laps in the books. Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller, who started fourth on the grid, raced just behind Courtney as traffic entered the picture, and although the fellow Hoosier did his best to keep tabs on the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC, Courtney proved to be too good in traffic, eventually escaping to a comfortable advantage.

A caution on lap 23 would set-up the main event’s second and final single-file restart, the first on lap three, and although it gave Price-Miller a chance to pounce, attempting a slider in turns one and two, Courtney drove off unscathed.

Third starting Cap Henry would actually drive on to steal the runner-up spot in the final laps, followed by Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, and Rico Abreu, who climbed ten spots after a DNF result one night prior.

“We’ve been kinda clicking here these last few weeks,” Courtney said, driver of the NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC. “The last few months, we’ve been having really good points nights that will prove to be valuable in a championship run at the end of the season, but these guys work too darn hard to not have this NOS Energy Drink car up front.

“I actually wanted to stay in traffic there before that caution came out late,” Courtney added. “We just had a nice rhythm through there, as long as the guys didn’t try to race you back. I actually wasn’t even sure the 11 was behind me until that slider on the last restart. It feels great to hang on and get another win for everyone who supports us.”

Following Lake Ozark’s Beach Brawl, the All Star Circuit of Champions will head northwest to the outskirts of Kansas City where the Series will invade I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Thursday and Friday, July 28-29. One of the most sought after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be the highlight attraction, awarding $26,000 in the two-day finale.

An $8,000-to-win showcase at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will cap the All Stars’ July schedule on Saturday, July 30.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lake Ozark Speedway | July 23, 2022:
Beach Brawl Finale| $10,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 34
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Gio Scelzi | 11.988
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 11.930
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Marcus Dumesny
Rayce Rudeen Foundation Contingency Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (6)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom (+13)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Carson Short

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.930; 2. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 12.063; 3. 17E-Kyle Jones, 12.156; 4. 97-Scott Milan, 12.197; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel, 12.200; 6. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny, 12.274; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.287; 8. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 12.372; 9. 6-Corey Nelson, 12.957

Group (B)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.226; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 12.413; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 12.426; 4. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 12.536; 5. 1X-Jake Bubak, 12.544; 6. 22s-Slater Helt, 12.619; 7. 21-Gunner Ramey, 12.724; 8. 77-Jack Wagner, 12.794; 9. 17-Carson Short, 12.844

Group (C)
18-Gio Scelzi, 12.271; 2. 11C-Roger Crockett, 12.401; 3. 83jr-Kerry Madsen, 12.418; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.455; 5. 21K-Kameron Key, 12.602; 6. 91K-Riley Kreisel, 12.746; 7. 9$-Kyle Clark, 12.822; 8. 42-Andy Bishop, 12.861

Group (D)
11-Parker Price Miller, 12.035; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.434; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 12.439; 4. 26-Zeb Wise, 12.488; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 12.507; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.686; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks, 13.165; 8. 73S-Samuel Wagner, 13.484

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
11K-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 17E-Kyle Jones [2]; 4. 51B-Joe B. Miller [8]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel [5]; 6. 97-Scott Milan [3]; 7. 6-Corey Nelson [9]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [7]; 9. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 50K-Kyle Bellm [3]; 5. 17-Carson Short [9]; 6. 22s-Slater Helt [6]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [5]; 8. 21-Gunner Ramey [7]; 9. 77-Jack Wagner [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 2. 11C-Roger Crockett [1]; 3. 21K-Kameron Key [5]; 4. 9$-Kyle Clark [7]; 5. 91K-Riley Kreisel [6]; 6. 42-Andy Bishop [8]; 7. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [2]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 26-Zeb Wise [3]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks [7]; 8. 73S-Samuel Wagner [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [7]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 6. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1AU-Marcus Dumesny [2]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [10]; 4. 22s-Slater Helt [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 6. 84-Brandon Hanks [9]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [7]; 8. 42-Andy Bishop [5]; 9. 21-Gunner Ramey [12]; 10. 6-Corey Nelson [8]; 11. 97-Scott Milan [1]; 12. 77-Jack Wagner [14]; 13. 73S-Samuel Wagner [13]; 14. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [6]

A-main (25 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [6]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [15]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise [18]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [9]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 9. 19-Chris Windom [22]; 10. 11C-Roger Crockett [8]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [23]; 12. 17E-Kyle Jones [10]; 13. 17-Carson Short [20]; 14. 50K-Kyle Bellm [14]; 15. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [21]; 16. 73-Scotty Thiel [17]; 17. 51B-Joe B. Miller [13]; 18. 22s-Slater Helt [24]; 19. 91K-Riley Kreisel [19]; 20. 9$-Kyle Clark [16]; 21. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 22. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [25]; 23. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [11]; 24. 21K-Kameron Key [12]; 25. 18-Gio Scelzi [2] Lap Leaders: (1-25)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney (6)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Tyler Courtney | 11.930

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 23): Chris Windom (+13)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 23):
Tyler Courtney - 4198
Justin Peck - 4098
Cap Henry - 4032
Parker Price-Miller - 4014
Zeb Wise - 3968
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3894
Bill Balog - 3882
Chris Windom - 3636
Kyle Reinhardt - 3602
Cory Eliason - 3184

 

 

Tyler Courtney wins Beach Brawl opener at Lake Ozark Speedway

ELDON, Mo. (July 23, 2022) - “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney may have led them all on Friday night at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, ultimately scoring his fifth Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory of the season, but his 25-lap campaign in the Beach Brawl opener did not conclude without a challenge, forced to fend off a last lap lunge by Millersville, Missouri’s Joe B. Miller.

Miller, who started tenth on the Lake Ozark grid before climbing his way to second on lap 21, did everything he could to power by the reigning All Star champion, nearly squeezing underneath Courtney as the pair battled off of turn four on the final circuit. Despite an impressive attempt, Miller was forced to take a backseat, missing out on the $8,000 payday by a mere-.122 seconds. Zeb Wise, now the full-time ace of the Rudeen Racing No. 26, finished third, followed by Gio Scelzi and Parker Price-Miller.

A few bad turns allowed Miller to close the gap on Courtney; Courtney was forced to nearly stop the car to get through turn four one lap prior.

“I just made some bad moves in those last couple of laps,” Courtney, driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink/No. 7BC, said. “I never really left the top tonight, which was probably my fault. Everytime we got to traffic, a yellow would come out so I never really had to move around. I’ve been racing with Joe B. a long time and I wasn’t really expecting him to be racing me that close to the line. I’m just happy it all worked out…we’ll do whatever we can to do it again tomorrow.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will cap their Lake Ozark Speedway visit with the Beach Brawl finale on Saturday, July 23. Adding to the weekend luster, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will join the All Stars in the $10,000-to-win Beach Brawl finale, also battling for full championship points. A rain date of Sunday, July 24, will be utilized if needed.

LAKE OZARK AGENDA:
Saturday, July 23
Drivers Meeting 6:45
Engine Heat 7:15
Hot Laps 7:30
www.lakeozarkspeedway.net

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lake Ozark Speedway | July 22, 2022:
Beach Brawl Preliminary | $8,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 34
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Gio Scelzi | 11.711
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chris Windom
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery B-Main Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (5)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Buddy Kofoid (+10)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kyle Bellm

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.689; 2. 26-Zeb Wise, 11.780; 3. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny, 11.843; 4. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.873; 5. 21-Gunner Ramey, 11.929; 6. 17-Carson Short, 11.952; 7. 83jr-Kerry Madsen, 12.003; 8. 17E-Kyle Jones, 12.151; 9. 42-Andy Bishop, 12.180

Group (B)
1. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 11.375; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.510; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.534; 4. 11C-Roger Crockett, 11.546; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.634; 6. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 11.684; 7. 4-Cap Henry, 11.829; 8. 14-Corey Day, 11.852; 9. 84-Brandon Hanks, 12.086

Group (C)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.529; 2. 19-Chris Windom, 11.626; 3. 91K-Riley Kreisel, 11.716; 4. 1X-Jake Bubak, 11.903; 5. 97-Scott Milan, 11.968; 6. 6-Corey Nelson, 12.253; 7. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 12.257; 8. 77-Jack Wagner, 12.638

Group (D)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 11.555; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 11.615; 3. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 11.822; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.862; 5. 23B-Brian Bell, 12.053; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.095; 7. 22s-Slater Helt, 12.168; 8. 73S-Samuel Wagner, 13.057

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [7]; 6. 21-Gunner Ramey [5]; 7. 17-Carson Short [6]; 8. 17E-Kyle Jones [8]; 9. 42-Andy Bishop [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 5. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [4]; 6. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [6]; 7. 14-Corey Day [8]; 8. 11C-Roger Crockett [3]; 9. 84-Brandon Hanks [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 91K-Riley Kreisel [2]; 4. 1X-Jake Bubak [3]; 5. 50K-Kyle Bellm [7]; 6. 97-Scott Milan [5]; 7. 6-Corey Nelson [6]; 8. 77-Jack Wagner [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 51B-Joe B. Miller [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 5. 23B-Brian Bell [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 22s-Slater Helt [7]; 8. 73S-Samuel Wagner [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
1. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [6]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 6. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [5]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [2]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 3. 11C-Roger Crockett [1]; 4. 14-Corey Day [6]; 5. 21-Gunner Ramey [3]; 6. 17-Carson Short [7]; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks [13]; 8. 22s-Slater Helt [8]; 9. 97-Scott Milan [4]; 10. 17E-Kyle Jones [10]; 11. 42-Andy Bishop [14]; 12. 6-Corey Nelson [9]; 13. 73S-Samuel Wagner [12]; 14. 77-Jack Wagner [11]

A-main (25 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 51B-Joe B. Miller [10]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise [1]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [5]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 8. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [6]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [16]; 10. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [11]; 11. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [21]; 12. 1X-Jake Bubak [17]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [22]; 14. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 15. 11C-Roger Crockett [23]; 16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [9]; 17. 50K-Kyle Bellm [20]; 18. 91K-Riley Kreisel [13]; 19. 73-Scotty Thiel [15]; 20. 23B-Brian Bell [19]; 21. 14-Corey Day [24]; 22. 24-Rico Abreu [12]; 23. 83jr-Kerry Madsen [18]; 24. 19-Chris Windom [8] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Tyler Courtney (5)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Ayrton Gennetten | 11.375

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)
Lake Ozark, MO (July 22): Buddy Kofoid (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 23):
Tyler Courtney - 4048
Justin Peck - 3962
Cap Henry - 3886
Parker Price-Miller - 3870
Zeb Wise - 3830
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3786
Bill Balog - 3748
Chris Windom - 3504
Kyle Reinhardt - 3496
Cory Eliason -3184

 

 

All Stars to invade Lake Ozark Speedway for two-day Beach Brawl July 22-23

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 20, 2022) - Despite a short break in their July schedule, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 are ready to hit high speed yet again, this time setting aim on a two-day visit to Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, July 22-23.

Dubbed the Beach Brawl, the two-day Missouri takeover will feature back-to-back full programs awarding $8,000 and $10,000, respectively. Adding to the weekend luster, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will join the All Stars in their Lake Ozark visit, also battling for full championship points. A rain date of Sunday, July 24, will be utilized if needed.

Lane Racing’s Cap Henry and NASCAR hotshot Christopher Bell are the defending Beach Brawl winners with “C-Bell” taking the $10,000 score in the weekend finale.

Following Lake Ozark’s Beach Brawl, the All Star Circuit of Champions will head northwest to the outskirts of Kansas City where the Series will invade I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri, on Thursday and Friday, July 28-29. One of the most sought after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be the highlight attraction, awarding $26,000 in the two-day finale.

An $8,000-to-win showcase at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will cap the All Stars’ July schedule on Saturday, July 30.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC, will enter the Show-Me State as the current All Star championship point leader, holding down the fort over Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck. Courtney, the defending Series titleholder, may be the man on top, but Sikeston, Missouri, native, Hunter Schuerenberg, is the hottest wheelman on tour, earning the most recent Series victory at Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, on Saturday, July 9. “Hunter Percent” led every circuit of the 30-lap program, keeping Courtney and Zeb Wise at bay for a $6,000 share.

Tyler Courtney, Justin Peck, and Hunter Schuerenberg each own four All Star victories on the season - a three-way tie for the top spot. Of Courtney’s four wins, one, his first, was accomplished during non-point action at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida.

Teams planning to participate at Lake Ozark Speedway may arrive as early as Thursday. Those making the trip to I-70 Speedway on July 28 are welcome to leave their rigs at Lake Ozark until their planned departure.

LAKE OZARK AGENDA:
Friday and Saturday, July 22-23
Drivers Meeting 6:45
Engine Heat 7:15
Hot Laps 7:30
www.lakeozarkspeedway.net

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 9):
Tyler Courtney - 3898
Justin Peck - 3824
Cap Henry - 3750
Parker Price-Miller - 3730
Zeb Wise - 3686
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3664
Bill Balog - 3616
Chris Windom - 3402
Kyle Reinhardt - 3372
Cory Eliason -3184

 

 

Hunter Schuerenberg masters Stateline Speedway again for $6,000 payday

BUSTI, NY (July 9, 2022) - If one thing is for certain, it is that Hunter Schuerenberg knows his way around Stateline Speedway. The Sikeston, Missouri, native is now two for two at the Busti, New York, facility, this time holding off defending Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, Tyler Courtney, for a $6,000 payday. The victory, a wire-to-wire display in front of a packed house, raises Schuerenberg’s season total to four, now tied with Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck as the Series’ leading winner.

Courtney held on to finish second, followed by Zeb Wise, who will resume his 2022 campaign aboard the Rudeen Racing No. 26, Cap Henry, and Bill Balog.

“I’m confident that we’re as good as anyone right now, and I owe that all to the guys standing behind me. They’ve allowed me to focus on driving while taking full responsibility on what goes on with the car. The hard work is showing,” Hunter Schuerenberg explained, driver of the Vermeer Motorsports/Maxim Trucking & Materials/TK Concrete/No. 55 sprint car. “We’re going to keep doing what we’ve been doing and work to continue our consistency.”

Schuerenberg led them all on Saturday night at Stateline Speedway, but not without some challenges. The first 25 circuits went caution free allowing slower traffic to enter the picture early, first interrupting Schuerenberg’s momentum on lap eight. Despite the onslaught of slower cars, “Hunter Percent” was able to maintain momentum, keeping a consistent gap and upwards of two cars between himself and second-place running Tyler Courtney.

A caution on lap 26, and two more on laps 28 and 29, also interrupted Schuerenberg’s pace, but the former non-winger turned All Star kept focus and raced on, finding moisture on all areas of the surface to keep the defending All Star champion and current championship leader at bay.

“Having experience racing on other short tracks helped me here tonight. I was able to find moisture on entry or exit, and that allowed me to keep pace and get around the slower cars without opening the door for anyone to get by,” Schuerenberg explained. “Even with those late cautions, I was able to stay focused and maintain patience. I just kinda pictured myself sitting in the stands and mapping out where the car needed to be. Entering through the middle and sliding to the cushion allowed me to get to the moisture first, which wouldn’t allow anyone to get around me.”

The perfect case of redemption, Schuerenberg was well on his way to victory Friday night at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, but a cut tire on lap 28 negated the $12,000 share.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy an off weekend before returning to competition on Friday and Saturday, July 22-23. Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, will host “America’s Series” for the two-day Beach Brawl awarding $8,000-to-win and $10,000-to-win, respectively. The All Star Missouri takeover will then continue on Thursday and Friday, July 28-29, with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race doubleheader at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, Missouri. The Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race finale will award a $26,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Stateline Speedway | July 9, 2022: Stateline Speedway | $6,000 Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 21 Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Parker Price-Miller | 16.535 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 16.557 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cap Henry Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Zeb Wise All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney Tezos A-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg (4) Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+7) Carquest Perseverance Award: Logan McCandless

Qualifying

Group (A) 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.557; 2. 17-Carson Short, 16.676; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.704; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 16.720; 5. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 16.762; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.815; 7. 13-Justin Peck, 16.816; 8. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 16.839; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.890; 10. 11-Parker Price Miller, 16.950; 11. 10-Zeb Wise, 17.009; 12. 19-Chris Windom, 17.044; 13. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 17.058; 14. 23-Darren Pifer, 17.130; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.158; 16. 19K-Joe Kubiniec, 17.195; 17. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni, 17.209; 18. 11B-Carl Bowser, 17.259; 19. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 17.264; 20. 97-Greg Wilson, 17.281; 21. 29-Logan McCandless, 17.499

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 3. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 6. 35-Jared Zimbardi [7]; 7. 19K-Joe Kubiniec [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 2. 7NY-Matt Farnham [1]; 3. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [6]; 4. 17-Carson Short [4]; 5. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [2]; 6. 23-Darren Pifer [5]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 6. 11B-Carl Bowser [6]; 7. 29-Logan McCandless [7]

Dash (6 Laps) 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 5. 17-Carson Short [4]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]

A-main (30 Laps) 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [11]; 7. 17-Carson Short [5]; 8. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [10]; 9. 19-Chris Windom [15]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 11. 11-Parker Price Miller [9]; 12. 35-Jared Zimbardi [18]; 13. 97-Greg Wilson [20]; 14. 23-Darren Pifer [16]; 15. 11B-Carl Bowser [17]; 16. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [14]; 17. 29-Logan McCandless [21]; 18. 13-Justin Peck [12]; 19. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 20. 7NY-Matt Farnham [7]; 21. 19K-Joe Kubiniec [19] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2) Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2) Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3) Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3) Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4) Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2) SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3) SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4) SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4) SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2) SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2) Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2) Stateline, NY (July 9): Hunter Schuerenberg (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932 East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961 Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249 Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902 Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416 Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373 Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683 I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377 Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625 Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040 Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895 Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952 Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156 Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499 Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464 Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398 SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412 SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403 SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899 SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516 SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200 SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195 SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493 SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101 SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816 Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642 Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371 Stateline, NY (July 9): Tyler Courtney | 16.557

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12) East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8) Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16) Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10) I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11) Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11) Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16) Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13) Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10) Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15) Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11) Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15) SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18) SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11) SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11) SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12) SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12) SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14) SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6) SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8) SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12) Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12) Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8) Stateline, NY (July 9): Greg Wilson (+7)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 9): Tyler Courtney - 3898 Justin Peck - 3824 Cap Henry - 3750 Parker Price-Miller - 3730 Zeb Wise - 3686 Hunter Schuerenberg - 3664 Bill Balog - 3616 Chris Windom - 3402 Kyle Reinhardt - 3372 Cory Eliason -3184

 

 

Parker Price-Miller takes the loot in Ransomville for $12,000

RANSOMVILLE, NY (July 8, 2022) - It took seven years for Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller to secure his second-ever Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event win during a start at Fremont Speedway on June 11, but less than a month later, the Kokomo, Indiana, native is back in victory lane, doing so in a big way for big money at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York.

Leading just the final two circuits, a slider through turns one and two following a lap 29 restart sealed the deal for “The Law Firm,” edging Cap Henry and Chris Windom for a $12,000 payday. Windom was actually the man in charge when Price-Miller made his winning move, inheriting the lead at the lap 29 restart when race-long leader, Hunter Schuerenberg, cut a tire with the white flag in sight.

The “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog was fourth in his Ransomville debut, followed by Wise-Priddy Racing’s Zeb Wise. Windom’s podium result was a best-ever during All Star competition.

“I wasn’t waiting another seven years, I can tell you that,” Parker Price-Miller said in Ransomville victory lane, driver of the Mike McGhee & Associates/XYZ Machining/Lind’s United Auto Glass/No. 11. “Honestly, we weren’t the best car here tonight, that’s for sure. We actually lost our right rear shock after the first lap, but even at that I thought we felt OK. Sunshine and Hunter were probably the two best cars. But that’s why you race the whole 30 laps…we were able to take advantage of that late restart. It’s twelve grand and I’m just happy to get this 11 up front.”

Although in charge for the vast majority of the 30-lap program, Schuerenberg’s campaign at the front of the field was no cake walk. In fact, the Sikeston, Missouri, native was forced to dual head-to-head with defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, in close quarters between laps nine and 12. Unfortunately for Courtney, contact with a lapped car on lap 13 forced the Clauson Marshall Racing entry to the work area; he would return to finish eighth.

A two-hour jaunt south will take the All Star Circuit of Champions to Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, for a $6,000-to-win headliner on Saturday, July 9. An annual destination for “America’s Series,” Vermeer Motorsports’ Hunter Schuerenberg is the defending race winner, outrunning Zeb Wise and Justin Peck for the $6,000 share; it was Schuerenberg’s first-ever All Star victory.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Ransomville Speedway | July 8, 2022:
Ransomville Speedway | $12,000-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 20
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 13.560
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 13.371
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Chris Windom
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Tezos A-Main Winner: Parker Price-Miller (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Joe Kubiniec

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.371; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.398; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.461; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 13.520; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 13.603; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.665; 7. 19-Chris Windom, 13.765; 8. 17-Carson Short, 13.830; 9. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 13.907; 10. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.925; 11. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 13.972; 12. 11B-Carl Bowser, 13.983; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.046; 14. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni, 14.046; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.119; 16. 97-Greg Wilson, 14.215; 17. 29-Logan McCandless, 14.312; 18. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 14.634; 19. 3-Denny Peebles, 15.214; 20. 19K-Joe Kubiniec, 15.910

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
19-Chris Windom [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [6]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 7. 3-Denny Peebles [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 17-Carson Short [2]; 3. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [3]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [5]; 6. 29-Logan McCandless [6]; 7. 19K-Joe Kubiniec [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 7NY-Matt Farnham [2]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 35-Jared Zimbardi [6]

Dash (6 Laps)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [5]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [6]

A-main (30 Laps)
11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 3. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [9]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 6. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [14]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 9. 7NY-Matt Farnham [8]; 10. 17-Carson Short [7]; 11. 97-Greg Wilson [12]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 13. 22-Brandon Spithaler [15]; 14. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [10]; 15. 11B-Carl Bowser [11]; 16. 3-Denny Peebles [18]; 17. 13-Justin Peck [20]; 18. 29-Logan McCandless [16]; 19. 19K-Joe Kubiniec [19]; 20. 35-Jared Zimbardi [17] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-28), Parker Price-Miller (29, 30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Parker Price-Miller (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Tyler Courtney | 13.371

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)
Ransomville, NY (July 8): Paulie Colagiovanni (+8)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 8):
Tyler Courtney - 3752
Justin Peck - 3710
Cap Henry - 3608
Parker Price-Miller - 3602
Zeb Wise - 3542
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3514
Bill Balog - 3476
Chris Windom - 3270
Kyle Reinhardt - 3242
Cory Eliason - 3184

 

 

Kyle Larson scores Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup for $25,000 payday

SARVER, Pa. (July 6, 2022) - Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson made it look relatively easy on Wednesday evening at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, taking command from row three before driving on to score a $25,000 payday in the 31st edition of the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup.

Impressive enough, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion was forced to outduel one of the hottest competitors on dirt, Brent Marks, in his Silver Cup quest, powering around the four-time PA Sprint Speedweek winner and PA Speedweek champion after a lap seven restart. The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory was Larson’s first of the season and the 27th of his career, officially expanding his track list to 20. In addition, Larson is now a two-time Silver Cup champion.

Brent Marks held on to finish second in the Silver Cup 30-lapper, followed by Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, All Star Rookie of the Year contender, Chris Windom, and former Lernerville All Star winner, Hunter Schuerenberg.

“A big thanks to Paul Silva and everyone else that was here helping us tonight. There are so many people that help out Paul and this car, and it’s such a pleasure to drive,” Larson said, driver of the Folkens Brothers Trucking/FloRacing/Durst/Tarlton and Sons/No. 57. “It’s great to get back to victory lane after a few second place finishes last week. This is a special win. I like Lernerville a lot. Definitely different track conditions here tonight with a quick surface. I was able to keep a solid pace.”

Larson’s move around Marks sealed the deal, but it was his maneuver around Rico Abreu and Hunter Schuerenberg that put “Yung Money” in a position to pounce, passing each of them in the same circuit following a lap four restart.

“I knew the top was way better down in one and two,” Larson continued. “I was able to get to second then another caution came out. I was hoping Brent (Marks) wasn’t going to move up…he didn’t and I was able to get by. From that point, I was just trying to run some really hard laps out front. Our car was really good tonight.”

After an off-day on Thursday, July 7, All Star competition will resume with a two-day sweep through the Empire State, first setting aim on a visit to Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, on Friday, July 8. The Friday night showcase will award a $12,000 payday simultaneously igniting what will be the first of two New York swings for the traveling All Stars this season; the second to occur in late August.

A two-hour jaunt south will take the All Star Circuit of Champions to Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, for a $6,000-to-win headliner on Saturday, July 9. An annual destination for “America’s Series,” Vermeer Motorsports’ Hunter Schuerenberg is the defending race winner, outrunning Zeb Wise and Justin Peck for the $6,000 share; it was Schuerenberg’s first-ever All Star victory.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lernerville Speedway | July 6, 2022:
Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup | $25,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 36
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 13.486
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Brent Marks | 12.642
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Logan Wagner
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Chris Windom
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brent Marks
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Carson Short
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tanner Thorson
Tezos A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tim Shaffer (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Brandon Matus

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.914; 2. 29-Logan McCandless, 13.138; 3. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.327; 4. 1-Logan Wagner, 13.330; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.364; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 13.371; 7. 49x-Tanner Thorson, 13.409; 8. 11B-Carl Bowser, 13.447; 9. 32-Adam Kekich, 13.529; 10. 4K-William Kiley,

Group (B)
57-Kyle Larson, 13.074; 2. 19-Chris Windom, 13.117; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.180; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.320; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.373; 6. 12-Darin Gallagher, 13.525; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner, 13.654; 8. 23-Darren Pifer, 13.686; 9. 33M-Brent Matus, 13.857

Group (C)
19M-Brent Marks, 12.642; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.959; 3. 2-AJ Flick, 13.082; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.089; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 13.193; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.311; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.363; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.403; 9. 36AU-Eddie Lumber, 13.781

Group (D)
17-Carson Short, 12.928; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.934; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 12.982; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.988; 5. 91T-Cale Thomas, 13.014; 6. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny, 13.026; 7. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.152; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.167; 9. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 13.173

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1-Logan Wagner [3]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [2]; 5. 29-Logan McCandless [1]; 6. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [5]; 7. 49x-Tanner Thorson [7]; 8. 32-Adam Kekich [9]; 9. 4K-William Kiley [10]; 10. 11B-Carl Bowser [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
19-Chris Windom [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 20B-Cody Bova [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 12-Darin Gallagher [6]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner [7]; 8. 33M-Brent Matus [9]; 9. 23-Darren Pifer [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 8. 36AU-Eddie Lumber [9]; 9. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 91T-Cale Thomas [5]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [7]; 6. 17-Carson Short [4]; 7. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [6]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 9. 101-Lachlan McHugh [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 6. 57-Kyle Larson [7]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 8. 1-Logan Wagner [6]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
17-Carson Short [1]; 2. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [2]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 13M-Brandon Matus [6]; 5. 49x-Tanner Thorson [7]; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh [13]; 7. 32-Adam Kekich [10]; 8. 38-Leyton Wagner [8]; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 10. 11B-Carl Bowser [17]; 11. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [4]; 12. 33M-Brent Matus [12]; 13. 4K-William Kiley [16]; 14. 36AU-Eddie Lumber [11]

A-main (30 Laps)
57-Kyle Larson [6]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [10]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [14]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 11. 28-Tim Shaffer [23]; 12. 2-AJ Flick [9]; 13. 11-Parker Price Miller [18]; 14. 1AU-Marcus Dumesny [22]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [20]; 16. 17-Carson Short [21]; 17. 97-Greg Wilson [16]; 18. 12-Darin Gallagher [25]; 19. 20B-Cody Bova [11]; 20. 29-Logan McCandless [17]; 21. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [19]; 22. 91T-Cale Thomas [13]; 23. 13M-Brandon Matus [24]; 24. 1-Logan Wagner [8]; 25. 42-Sye Lynch [12] Lap Leaders: Brent Marks (1-6), Kyle Larson (7-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Kyle Larson

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Brent Marks | 12.642

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)
Lernerville, PA (July 6): Tim Shaffer (+12)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of July 6):
Tyler Courtney - 3618
Justin Peck - 3594
Cap Henry - 3462
Parker Price-Miller - 3452
Zeb Wise - 3402
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3388
Bill Balog - 3334
Cory Eliason - 3184
Chris Windom - 3126
Kyle Reinhardt - 3106

 

 

Lernerville, Ransomville, Stateline to help All Stars kick-off July campaign; Bedford visit added for August 28

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 30, 2022) - Despite a two-weekend break following Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 are ready to move forward, set to invade a trio of tracks between Wednesday, July 6, and Saturday, July 9, all of which kicking-off with the 31st edition of the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, July 6.

Honoring legendary Lernerville Speedway track promoter Don Martin, the annual Silver Cup not only boasts as the highest-paying sprint car event on the Lernerville dockett, but it’s one of the largest paying programs on the 2022 All Star campaign with a top prize equaling $25,000. Now under All Star sanction, the 2021 Silver Cup was contested as a World of Outlaws event with Grass Valley, California’s Brad Sweet scoring the big payday. The now three-time World of Outlaws champion outdueled Donny Schatz and Aaron Reutzel.

Lernerville hosted the All Stars on one occasion already in 2022 with Sikeston, Missouri’s Hunter Schuerenberg earning high honors. It was Hunter Percent’s first victory of the season and his first All Star triumph since nailing down a career first at Stateline one season prior.

After an off-day on Thursday, July 7, All Star competition will resume with a two-day sweep through the Empire State, first setting aim on a visit to Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, on Friday, July 8. The Friday night showcase will award a $12,000 payday simultaneously igniting what will be the first of two New York swings for the traveling All Stars this season; the second to occur in late August.

A two-hour jaunt south will take the All Star Circuit of Champions to Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, for a $6,000-to-win headliner on Saturday, July 9. An annual destination for “America’s Series,” Vermeer Motorsports’ Hunter Schuerenberg is the defending race winner, outrunning Zeb Wise and Justin Peck for the $6,000 share. As noted, it was Schuerenberg’s first-ever All Star victory.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC, will lead the All Star charge into Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon, on top of the current title chase by 38 markers over Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck. Courtney owns three victories during points competition with his most recent occurring at Waynesfield Raceway Park during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Peck is a four-time winner this season, two of which accomplished during Ohio Sprint Speedweek while visiting Wayne County Speedway and Atomic Speedway, respectively. Peck’s wins helped propel the Monrovia, Indiana, native to the overall Speedweek title.

Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller is third in the All Star title chase, followed by Lane Racing’s Cap Henry and Wise-Priddy Racing’s Zeb Wise.

Adding to the All Stars’ late August schedule, and making up for its canceled program from earlier in the season, Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, will now host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday, August 28, capping what is now a five-race swing through Pennsylvania Posse Country, and New Jersey, on Wednesday through Sunday, August 24-28. Bloomsburg Fair Raceway in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, will ignite the swing on Wednesday, followed by consecutive stops at Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, New Jersey, on Thursday, Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, and Bedford on Sunday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)

 

 

 

Brent Marks earns Dean Knittel Memorial title at Portsmouth; Justin Peck claims 2022 Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (June 18, 2022) - Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks flexed some muscle on Saturday night at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, not only earning his second Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season, but scoring $20,554 in the process, simultaneously helping “America’s Series” cap Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with the annual Dean Knittel Memorial.

Marks, who earned his first All Star triumph of the season in Williams Grove Speedway’s Tommy Hinnershitz Classic, led the final ten circuits around Portsmouth’s high banked oval, taking command over fellow Central Pennsylvania native, Danny Dietrich, with a dive through turns one and two on lap 21. The ace of the Murray Marks Motorsports No. 19 was third just two laps prior, following Dietrich by race-long leader, Tyler Courtney, on lap 20, then taking command the very next circuit. Marks started the 30-lapper from the outside-pole position.

Dietrich hung on to finish second, followed by Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, and Sam Hafertepe Jr.

“Really, I was just trying to go where they weren’t,” Brent Marks said, ace of the M&M Painting and Construction No. 19 sprint car. “I was waiting for the bottom groove to come in, and when Danny (Dietrich) and Tyler (Courtney) started to race each other, it gave me the opportunity to slip by both of them. To get a Speedweek win is pretty special, and to win one like this is just incredible. I can’t say enough about this team. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to compete in Ohio Sprint Speedweek in the future.”

Peck’s podium finish helped him officially clinch the 2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires championship, earning a $5,000 payday to go along with his pair of Speedweek victories. In all, Peck found the top-five on seven occasions in nine Speedweek starts, holding down a final championship margin of 26 points over “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney. Fellow two-time Speedweek winner, Danny Dietrich, was third in the Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, followed by Cap Henry and Zeb Wise.

“This is what I’ve worked my whole life for, to come out here and win races, and be in a position to win championships like this,” Justin Peck, driver of the Coastal Race Parts No. 13, said. “I’ve always idolized guys that came out here and won Speedweek championships, and it’s great that Tom Buch gave us the opportunity to come out here and accomplish that goal. I’m a little speechless right now because I never thought I’d ever be in this position.”

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Contingency Awards/Results: Portsmouth Raceway Park | June 18, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Dean Knittel Memorial | $20,554-to-win
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 45
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Kyle Reinhardt | 12.769
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Bill Balog | 12.816
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Sye Lynch
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Brent Marks
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Nate Dussel
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Danny Smith
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Lachlan McHugh

Qualifying

Group (A)
17B-Bill Balog, 12.816; 2. 42-Sye Lynch, 12.893; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.013; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.082; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 13.125; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 13.224; 7. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.259; 8. 39-Christopher Bell, 13.304; 9. 25-Chris Myers, 13.601

Group (B)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.007; 2. 19M-Brent Marks, 13.051; 3. 55X-Alex Bowman, 13.223; 4. 17-Carson Short, 13.380; 5. 14-Gary Taylor, 13.519; 6. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.529; 7. 2s-Nathan Skaggs, 13.630; 8. 8D-Josh Davis, 14.584; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 99.330

Group C
13-Justin Peck, 12.894; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 12.960; 3. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles, 13.075; 4. 91T-Cale Thomas, 13.256; 5. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.404; 6. 4T-Tyler Street, 13.556; 7. 5J-Jake Hesson, 13.629; 8. 54-Danny Smith, 13.710; 9. 24-Lee Haskins, 14.204

Group (D)
49X-Ian Madsen, 13.189; 2. 19-Chris Windom, 13.340; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.378; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.438; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.443; 6. 16-DJ Foos, 13.532; 7. 4s-Chris Smalley, 14.866; 8. 4XX-Bradley Ashford, 99.520; 9. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 99.578

Group (E)
10-Zeb Wise, 13.183; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.370; 3. 70-Sammy Swindell, 13.400; 4. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.479; 5. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 13.583; 6. 4X-Cale Stinson, 13.766; 7. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 14.075; 8. 40-Logan Fenton, 14.865; 9. 1B-Keith Baxter, 99.650

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
42-Sye Lynch [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 7. 39-Christopher Bell [8]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 55X-Alex Bowman [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [6]; 6. 14-Gary Taylor [5]; 7. 17-Carson Short [3]; 8. 2s-Nathan Skaggs [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 91T-Cale Thomas [3]; 4. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles [2]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 4T-Tyler Street [6]; 7. 54-Danny Smith [8]; 8. 5J-Jake Hesson [7]; 9. 24-Lee Haskins [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh [9]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 6. 49X-Ian Madsen [4]; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 8. 4s-Chris Smalley [7]; 9. 4XX-Bradley Ashford [8]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 2. 22-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 70-Sammy Swindell [2]; 5. 4X-Cale Stinson [6]; 6. 59-Bryan Nuckles [7]; 7. 28-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 8. 40-Logan Fenton [8]; 9. 1B-Keith Baxter [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 9. 10-Zeb Wise [8]; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [10]

C-main (6 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
25R-Jordan Ryan [1]; 2. 2s-Nathan Skaggs [3]; 3. 5J-Jake Hesson [2]; 4. 4s-Chris Smalley [5]; 5. 24-Lee Haskins [6]; 6. 40-Logan Fenton [4]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1-Nate Dussel [4]; 2. 97-Greg Wilson [3]; 3. 39-Christopher Bell [11]; 4. 49X-Ian Madsen [2]; 5. 54-Danny Smith [15]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 7. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan [16]; 9. 17-Carson Short [12]; 10. 4X-Cale Stinson [6]; 11. 4T-Tyler Street [9]; 12. 2s-Nathan Skaggs [17]; 13. 14-Gary Taylor [8]; 14. 22B-Ryan Broughton [13]; 15. 59-Bryan Nuckles [10]; 16. 4-Cap Henry [1]

A-main (30 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [10]; 6. 11-Parker Price Miller [5]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 9. 91T-Cale Thomas [15]; 10. 10-Zeb Wise [9]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [14]; 13. 4-Cap Henry [25]; 14. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles [16]; 15. 55X-Alex Bowman [11]; 16. 39-Christopher Bell [23]; 17. 97-Greg Wilson [22]; 18. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 19. 1-Nate Dussel [21]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee [17]; 21. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [19]; 22. 101-Lachlan McHugh [20]; 23. 54-Danny Smith [26]; 24. 49X-Ian Madsen [24]; 25. 22-Cole Duncan [13]; 26. 70-Sammy Swindell [18] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-19), Danny Dietrich (20), Brent Marks (21-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Brent Marks (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Bill Balog | 12.816

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)
SW Portsmouth, OH (June 18): Cap Henry (+12)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 18):
Tyler Courtney - 3488
Justin Peck - 3450
Cap Henry - 3328
Parker Price-Miller - 3328
Zeb Wise - 3264
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3248
Bill Balog - 3202
Cory Eliason - 3184
Kyle Reinhardt - 2998
Chris Windom - 2984

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: FINAL
Justin Peck - 1276
Tyler Courtney - 1250
Danny Dietrich - 1232
Cap Henry - 1196
Zeb Wise - 1188

 

 

Danny Dietrich scores second victory of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Limaland Motorsports Park

LIMA, Ohio (June 17, 2022) - For the second time this week, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, scoring round eight of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. Leading every circuit of the 25-lap program, Dietrich was relatively untouchable, utilizing the pole position to jump ahead before sailing off for a $6,000 payday. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native and ace of the Gary Kauffman Racing/Weikert’s Livestock/Sweeney Cars/No. 48 sprint car is now a 17-time winner with America’s Series, bumping his individual track list to 13.

“Hats off to everyone here tonight, especially the fans for hanging tough while the Series figured some things out,” Danny Dietrich expressed regarding the dustier than usual track conditions during the preliminary segment of the program. “Regardless, I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work this week. We love coming to Ohio Speedweek. The fans out here have done nothing but treat me like one of their own and I’m incredibly thankful for it. We have a big one tomorrow night at Portsmouth, so our plan is to head back home to Pennsylvania with some more hardware.”

Dietrich’s only real distraction during Lima’s 25-lapper was a run-in with traffic in the closing circuits, forced to check up while slower cars battled two and three wide. Parker Price-Miller, who pressured Dietrich late while maneuvering through traffic, finished second on the Lima quarter-mile, followed by Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney, and Cap Henry.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude the 40th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Portsmouth Raceway Park’s highly sought after Dean Knittel Memorial on Saturday, June 18.

Awarding a top prize of $20,554, the Dean Knittel Memorial is not only the highest paying program on the Speedweek schedule, but it’s one of the highest paying programs on the entire All Star slate, trumped only by Lernerville’s $25,000-to-win Silver Cup, I-70 Speedway’s $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race, Port Royal Speedway’s $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial, and Port Royal Speedway’s $55,000-to-win Tuscarora 50.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Limaland Motorsports Park | June 17, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Night #8 | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 36
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Justin Peck | 12.208
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Travis Philo | 13.101
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cale Thomas
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Logan McCandless
Tezos A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Alex Bowman (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Kyle Reinhardt

Tezos A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller[4]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[6]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 5. 4-Cap Henry[2]; 6. 16-DJ Foos[9]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason[5]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[3]; 9. 10-Zeb Wise[11]; 10. 23-Chris Andrews[10]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[14]; 12. 13-Justin Peck[18]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[12]; 14. 97-Greg Wilson[20]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[22]; 16. 55X-Alex Bowman[24]; 17. 5T-Travis Philo[8]; 18. 11N-Cale Thomas[21]; 19. 1-Nate Dussel[13]; 20. 19-Chris Windom[16]; 21. 70-Sammy Swindell[23]; 22. 25-Chris Myers[19]; 23. 49X-Ian Madsen[15]; 24. 5J-Jake Hesson[17] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 11N-Cale Thomas[1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog[3]; 3. 70-Sammy Swindell[7]; 4. 55X-Alex Bowman[5]; 5. 29-Logan McCandless[14]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[9]; 7. 28-Brandon Spithaler[8]; 8. 12G-Corbin Gurley[10]; 9. (DNF) 25R-Jordan Ryan[2]; 10. (DNF) 99-Skylar Gee[12]; 11. (DNF) 101-Lachlan McHugh[4]; 12. (DNF) 17-Carson Short[6]; 13. (DNF) 14-Gary Taylor[13]; 14. (DNF) 35-Stuart Brubaker[16]; 15. (DNS) 39-Christopher Bell; 16. (DNS) 19AZ-Mitchel Moles

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry[8]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller[6]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason[7]; 6. 19M-Brent Marks[4]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Parker Price Miller[1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos[2]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[4]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[5]; 5. 5J-Jake Hesson[3]; 6. 25R-Jordan Ryan[6]; 7. 70-Sammy Swindell[9]; 8. 12G-Corbin Gurley[8]; 9. 29-Logan McCandless[7]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Cap Henry[3]; 2. 23-Chris Andrews[6]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason[1]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[7]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[5]; 6. 11N-Cale Thomas[4]; 7. 55X-Alex Bowman[9]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8]; 9. 14-Gary Taylor[2]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19M-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise[3]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[4]; 4. 19-Chris Windom[7]; 5. 25-Chris Myers[6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 7. 17-Carson Short[5]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee[9]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[8]; 4. 49X-Ian Madsen[3]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson[5]; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh[2]; 7. 28-Brandon Spithaler[9]; 8. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles[6]; 9. (DNF) 39-Christopher Bell[7]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:13.101[4]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.145[2]; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 00:13.259[9]; 4. 5J-Jake Hesson, 00:13.275[1]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:13.364[5]; 6. 11N-Cale Thomas, 00:13.506[10]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 00:13.518[15]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:13.578[8]; 9. 14-Gary Taylor, 00:13.585[11]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.593[29]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.600[20]; 12. 4-Cap Henry, 00:13.673[14]; 13. 29-Logan McCandless, 00:13.678[3]; 14. 19M-Brent Marks, 00:13.679[24]; 15. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.719[17]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.748[22]; 17. 23-Chris Andrews, 00:13.765[16]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.786[13]; 19. 10-Zeb Wise, 00:13.789[27]; 20. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 00:13.823[12]; 21. 12G-Corbin Gurley, 00:13.852[7]; 22. 55X-Alex Bowman, 00:13.881[18]; 23. 17-Carson Short, 00:14.003[19]; 24. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:14.014[28]; 25. 25-Chris Myers, 00:14.034[21]; 26. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 00:14.042[31]; 27. 49X-Ian Madsen, 00:14.058[36]; 28. 70-Sammy Swindell, 00:14.116[6]; 29. 19-Chris Windom, 00:14.130[26]; 30. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:14.165[23]; 31. 97-Greg Wilson, 00:14.180[35]; 32. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles, 00:14.300[34]; 33. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:14.304[25]; 34. 39-Christopher Bell, 00:14.502[30]; 35. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:14.517[33]; 36. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 00:14.547[32]

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Danny Dietrich (+2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Travis Philo | 13.101

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)
SW Limaland, OH (June 17): Alex Bowman (+8)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 17):
Tyler Courtney - 3346
Justin Peck - 3306
Cap Henry - 3204
Parker Price-Miller - 3190
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3140
Zeb Wise - 3134
Cory Eliason - 3070
Bill Balog - 3066
Kyle Reinhardt - 2872
Chris Windom - 2850

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round 8 | Limaland Motorsports Park)
Justin Peck - 1132
Tyler Courtney - 1108
Cap Henry - 1106
Danny Dietrich - 1086
Zeb Wise - 1058

 

 

Tyler Courtney picks up Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires round seven victory at Waynesfield Raceway Park

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (June 16, 2022) - Defending Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, Tyler Courtney, earned his way back to victory lane on Thursday night, earning top honors in round seven of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Waynesfield Raceway Park. The victory, Sunshine’s fourth of the season against the traveling All Stars, also bumping his career total to 12, was accomplished from the front row, utilizing the pole position by way of dash finish to ultimately lead every circuit of the 30-lap Rick Ferkel Classic.

Despite being basically untouchable in A-Main action, Courtney, who is currently third in the Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship standings, did face some challenges, most of which in the form of lapped traffic. In fact, the final five circuits were packed to the brim with traffic, ultimately allowing Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck to power himself within a few car lengths of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC. Peck’s last-ditch effort would fail, allowing Courtney to secure his first-ever Speedweek victory.

“Definitely some weight lifted off our shoulders here tonight. It’s been a trying last few months for this NOS Energy team, but my guys haven’t given up and I’m really proud of their efforts,” Tyler Courtney said in victory lane. “This win feels a lot more special than some other ones, only because of the situation we’ve had to overcome to get here. The car was so good from start to finish and I owe that all to my guys.”

Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks finished just behind Peck in third, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg and Bill Balog. Peck remains in control of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, holding down a 40-point margin over Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue with a $6,000 program at Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 17. The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude the 40th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Portsmouth Raceway Park’s highly sought after Dean Knittel Memorial on Saturday, June 18.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Waynesfield Raceway Park | June 16, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Night #7 | Rick Ferkel Classic | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 36
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 10.634
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 10.493
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Bill Balog
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Lachlan McHugh
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Skylar Gee
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Travis Philo
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Ian Madsen
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (4)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+6)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Sam Hafertepe Jr.

Qualifying

Group (A)
11-Parker Price Miller, 10.493; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 10.674; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 10.679; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 10.735; 5. 25-Chris Myers, 10.797; 6. 19-Chris Windom, 10.839; 7. 23-Chris Andrews, 10.858; 8. 29-Logan McCandless, 10.923; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 11.493

Group (B)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.785; 2. 17-Carson Short, 10.841; 3. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 10.861; 4. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles, 10.876; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 10.901; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson, 10.995; 7. 5J-Jake Hesson, 11.001; 8. 11N-Cale Thomas, 11.015; 9. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 11.042

Group (C)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 10.651; 2. 19M-Brent Marks, 10.759; 3. 39-Christopher Bell, 10.797; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 10.872; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 10.873; 6. 55X-Alex Bowman, 10.947; 7. 22-Cole Duncan, 11.030; 8. 16-DJ Foos, 11.473; 9. 14-Gary Taylor, 11.551

Group (D)
13-Justin Peck, 10.927; 2. 1-Nate Dussel, 11.091; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.308; 4. 49X-Ian Madsen, 11.450; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.512; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.556; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 11.712; 8. 97-Greg Wilson, 11.792; 9. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 11.849

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 23-Chris Andrews [7]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 6. 25-Chris Myers [5]; 7. 29-Logan McCandless [8]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
101-Lachlan McHugh [2]; 2. 17-Carson Short [1]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles [3]; 6. 11N-Cale Thomas [8]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [9]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 9. 5J-Jake Hesson [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 39-Christopher Bell [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [8]; 6. 55X-Alex Bowman [6]; 7. 14-Gary Taylor [9]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 9. 22-Cole Duncan [7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
99-Skylar Gee [2]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [1]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 49X-Ian Madsen [3]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [8]; 8. 28-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 9. 5M-Max Stambaugh [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 7. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 8. 101-Lachlan McHugh [7]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. 55X-Alex Bowman [3]; 3. 25-Chris Myers [1]; 4. 11N-Cale Thomas [4]; 5. 49X-Ian Madsen [5]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan [13]; 7. 14-Gary Taylor [8]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [10]; 9. 97-Greg Wilson [9]; 10. 19-Chris Windom [16]; 11. 5J-Jake Hesson [12]; 12. 35-Stuart Brubaker [14]; 13. 29-Logan McCandless [6]; 14. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]

A-main (30 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh [8]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich [14]; 9. 11-Parker Price Miller [7]; 10. 10-Zeb Wise [13]; 11. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 12. 39-Christopher Bell [10]; 13. 1-Nate Dussel [12]; 14. 17-Carson Short [11]; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [18]; 16. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles [19]; 17. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 18. 16-DJ Foos [20]; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [17]; 20. 23-Chris Andrews [15]; 21. 5T-Travis Philo [21]; 22. 55X-Alex Bowman [22]; 23. 25-Chris Myers [23]; 24. 11N-Cale Thomas [24] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Tyler Courtney (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Parker Price-Miller | 10.493

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)
SW Waynesfield, OH (June 16): Danny Dietrich (+6)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 16):
Tyler Courtney - 3204
Justin Peck - 3180
Cap Henry - 3064
Parker Price-Miller - 3044
Hunter Schuerenberg - 3006
Zeb Wise - 3002
Bill Balog - 2946
Cory Eliason - 2934
Kyle Reinhardt - 2748
Chris Windom - 2740

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round 7 | Waynesfield Raceway Park)
Justin Peck - 1006
Cap Henry - 966
Tyler Courtney - 966
Danny Dietrich - 936
Zeb Wise - 926

 

 

Justin Peck becomes first repeat winner of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with Atomic Speedway win
 

Tyler Altmeyer

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 15, 2022) - Becoming the first repeat winner of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck and his familiar Buch Motorsports No. 13 conquered the highbanks of Atomic Speedway on Wednesday evening, outrunning “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller for what came to be their second win of Speedweek, and their fourth Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 win of the season.

Scoring a $6,000 top prize for his efforts, Peck started the 30-lap contest from the pole position, actually fading to second at the hands of Price-Miller before reclaiming the point on lap nine. Although Peck was seemingly in control, Dietrich was hot on his heels, eventually driving beneath Peck’s No. 13 on lap 12. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native did his best to outrun Peck, but a caution on lap 14 would ultimately end his reign.

The ensuing restart would see Peck dive to the bottom of turns three and four, sliding across the nose of Dietrich’s No. 48 and retaking the point for the final time. Traffic did become a factor in the closing circuits, but Peck prevailed.

“When a driver can go out and know exactly what to expect out of his race car, it makes his life a lot easier, and that’s been the name of the game for us this year…fast, consistent race cars,” Justin Peck, the current Ohio Sprint Speedweek points leader, said in Atomic Speedway victory lane. “I knew I could carry so much momentum around the top here. The bottom just didn’t have it…I tried it a few times and just couldn’t make it stick, so when Danny (Dietrich) got by me, I knew not to panic and just keep my momentum.

“Hats off to this entire team,” Peck added. “It’s been one heck of a week so far.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue with $6,000 programs at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Thursday, June 16, and Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 17. The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude the 40th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Portsmouth Raceway Park’s highly sought after Dean Knittel Memorial on Saturday, June 18.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Thursday, June 16
Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway | June 15, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Night #6 | Atomic Speedway
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 43
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 11.389
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 11.195
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Travis Philo
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Mitchel Moles
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Ricky Peterson
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (4)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Chris Windom (+14)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Brandon Conkel

Qualifying

Group (A)
39-Christopher Bell, 11.258; 2. 22-Cole Duncan, 11.389; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.393; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 11.537; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.568; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 11.681; 7. 25-Chris Myers, 11.865; 8. 5-Benjamin Webb, 12.864; 9. 4s-Chris Smalley, 12.881

Group (B)
91-Kyle Reinhardt, 11.260; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 11.268; 3. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 11.275; 4. 91T-Cale Thomas, 11.298; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.307; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 11.370; 7. 49X-Ian Madsen, 11.423; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.475; 9. OOH-Hunter Lynch, 11.984

Group (C)
13-Justin Peck, 11.195; 2. 5T-Travis Philo, 11.459; 3. 5J-Jake Hesson, 11.560; 4. 97-Greg Wilson, 11.697; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson, 11.784; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser, 11.811; 7. 8D-Josh Davis, 12.276; 8. 40-Logan Fenton, 12.589; 9. 24-Lee Haskins, 12.732

Group (D)
17B-Bill Balog, 11.296; 2. 17-Carson Short, 11.304; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.375; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.390; 5. 8-Zach Ames, 11.533; 6. 2s-Nathan Skaggs, 11.683; 7. O8-Brandon Conkel, 12.221; 8. 9-Lance Webb, 12.759

Group (E)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.266; 2. 55X-Alex Bowman, 11.448; 3. 19-Chris Windom, 11.501; 4. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles, 11.560; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.620; 6. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 11.755; 7. 84-Cale Stinson, 11.884; 8. 4X-Danny Smith, 11.993

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 22-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 39-Christopher Bell [4]; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer [5]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [6]; 7. 25-Chris Myers [7]; 8. 4s-Chris Smalley [9]; 9. 5-Benjamin Webb [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 28-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 4. 91T-Cale Thomas [3]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 7. 49X-Ian Madsen [7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 9. OOH-Hunter Lynch [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 5J-Jake Hesson [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [3]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [5]; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser [6]; 7. 8D-Josh Davis [7]; 8. 24-Lee Haskins [9]; 9. 40-Logan Fenton [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 17-Carson Short [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 2s-Nathan Skaggs [6]; 5. O8-Brandon Conkel [7]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 7. 8-Zach Ames [5]; 8. 9-Lance Webb [8]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
19AZ-Mitchel Moles [3]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 55X-Alex Bowman [1]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 6. 4X-Danny Smith [8]; 7. 84-Cale Stinson [7]; 8. 59-Bryan Nuckles [6]

Dash (6 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 28-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 7. 39-Christopher Bell [10]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 9. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles [5]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [9]

C-main (6 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. OOH-Hunter Lynch [6]; 3. 9-Lance Webb [4]; 4. 4s-Chris Smalley [5]; 5. 5-Benjamin Webb [8]; 6. 40-Logan Fenton [7]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. A79-Brandon Wimmer [4]; 4. O8-Brandon Conkel [6]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [5]; 6. 49X-Ian Madsen [11]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [16]; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [13]; 10. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 11. 8D-Josh Davis [15]; 12. 4X-Danny Smith [10]; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 14. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]; 15. 84-Cale Stinson [14]

A-main (30 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 5. 39-Christopher Bell [7]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 7. 22-Cole Duncan [12]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 9. 97-Greg Wilson [20]; 10. 91T-Cale Thomas [16]; 11. 28-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 12. 19-Chris Windom [26]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 14. 5J-Jake Hesson [13]; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [22]; 16. 10-Zeb Wise [18]; 17. 17-Carson Short [11]; 18. O8-Brandon Conkel [24]; 19. 101-Lachlan McHugh [17]; 20. 2s-Nathan Skaggs [19]; 21. 55X-Alex Bowman [15]; 22. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles [9]; 23. A79-Brandon Wimmer [23]; 24. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 25. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [21]; 26. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [25] Lap Leaders: Parker Price-Miller (1-8), Justin Peck (9-11), Danny Dietrich (12, 13), Justin Peck (14-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Justin Peck | 11.195

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
SW Atomic Speedway, OH (June 15): Chris Windom (+14)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 15):
Tyler Courtney - 3054
Justin Peck - 3034
Cap Henry - 2936
Parker Price-Miller - 2912
Zeb Wise - 2872
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2864
Cory Eliason - 2818
Bill Balog - 2806
Chris Windom - 2650
Kyle Reinhardt - 2628

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round 6 | Atomic Speedway)
Justin Peck - 860
Cap Henry - 838
Tyler Courtney - 816
Danny Dietrich - 802
Zeb Wise - 796

 

 

Christopher Bell wires field in night five of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Sharon Speedway

HARTFORD, Ohio (June 14, 2022) - Norman, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell was the man to beat in Tuesday night’s Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, eventually leading all 30 circuits of round five to pick up his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory of the season, nailing down a $6,000 payday in the process. Certainly no stranger to victory lane at Sharon Speedway, the win bumps his career All Star total to three at the northeast Ohio speed plant, simultaneously raising his career total to seven since attaining his first at Kokomo Speedway in 2016.

Although ultimately unbeatable from the pole position, Bell’s path to All Star victory lane did not come without distractions, forced to withstand multiple waves of traffic, as well as late race pressure from Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, who did his best to dive beneath the Swindell Speedlab/CircleBDiecast.com/No. 39 sprint car in the final corner. Despite his last-ditch effort, Peck would cross under the final checkers in the runner-up spot, followed by local hotshot and third-generation ace, Sye Lynch, Fremont speedway winner, Zeb Wise, and Buddy Kofoid.

"Kevin (Swindell) had this dialed in," stated Bell after his Sharon win. "I knew we had been getting better and better each race. I felt really good yesterday and equally as good today. I can't thank Kevin and Jordan enough for the opportunity to drive their race car. They work really hard at this. Tonight the track was completely different than the last two wins (here)- it was treacherous. The cushion got really tall along the fence in (turns) one and two and (turns) three and four. I tried to be smart, run my race, and run consistent laps."

The recently invaded Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, topped by Lockbourne’s Cole Duncan, will host a $6,000-to-win Ohio Sprint Speedweek stop on Wednesday, June 15, followed by $6,000 programs at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Thursday, June 16, and Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 17. The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude the 40th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Portsmouth Raceway Park’s highly sought after Dean Knittel Memorial on Saturday, June 18.

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SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Wednesday, June 15
Atomic Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | June 14, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Night #5 | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Sye Lynch | 13.276
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Christopher Bell |13.200
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Christopher Bell
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Chris Windom
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brandon Matus
Tezos A-Main Winner: Christopher Bell
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Kyle Reinhardt (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Sammy Swindell

Tezos A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 39-Christopher Bell[1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[3]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise[12]; 5. 11K-Michael Kofoid[6]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[10]; 7. 4-Cap Henry[8]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason[17]; 9. 49X-Ian Madsen[14]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[22]; 11. 55X-Alex Bowman[9]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[11]; 13. 19-Chris Windom[21]; 14. 70-Henry Malcuit[18]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee[23]; 16. 17-Carson Short[20]; 17. (DNF) 48-Danny Dietrich[4]; 18. (DNF) 11-Parker Price Miller[5]; 19. (DNF) 10B-Dave Blaney[7]; 20. (DNF) 17B-Bill Balog[15]; 21. (DNF) 18-Cole Macedo[24]; 22. (DNF) 101-Lachlan McHugh[19]; 23. (DNF) 23-Tim Shaffer[13]; 24. (DNF) 70S-Sammy Swindell[16] Lap Leaders: Christopher Bell (1-30)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 19-Chris Windom[2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee[4]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo[7]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus[6]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell[5]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[13]; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee[8]; 9. 14-Sean Rayhall[18]; 10. 33-Brent Matus[11]; 11. 8-Zach Ames[1]; 12. 97-Greg Wilson[9]; 13. 35W-Jeremy Weaver[19]; 14. 86-Michael Lutz Jr[20]; 15. (DNF) 5K-Adam Kekich[17]; 16. (DNF) 25-Chris Myers[10]; 17. (DNF) 23P-Darren Pifer[21]; 18. (DNF) 11B-Carl Bowser[15]; 19. (DNF) 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer[16]; 20. (DNF) 29-Logan McCandless[14]; 21. (DNS) 40-George Hobaugh Jr

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 39-Christopher Bell[1]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch[2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[3]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller[8]; 6. 11K-Michael Kofoid[7]; 7. 10B-Dave Blaney[9]; 8. 4-Cap Henry[6]; 9. 55X-Alex Bowman[10]; 10. (DNF) 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller[4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 4. 17-Carson Short[5]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus[6]; 6. 6-Bob Felmlee[7]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser[8]; 8. 14-Sean Rayhall[9]; 9. 8-Zach Ames[3]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 11K-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise[2]; 3. 70S-Sammy Swindell[5]; 4. 55X-Alex Bowman[4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee[3]; 6. 33-Brent Matus[6]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer[8]; 8. 86-Michael Lutz Jr[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Cap Henry[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch[4]; 4. 70-Henry Malcuit[3]; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell[5]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson[6]; 7. (DNF) 29-Logan McCandless[8]; 8. (DNF) 5K-Adam Kekich[7]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1]; 2. 39-Christopher Bell[4]; 3. 49X-Ian Madsen[2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason[3]; 5. 19-Chris Windom[5]; 6. 25-Chris Myers[7]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh Jr[6]; 8. 23P-Darren Pifer[8]

Kistler Racing Products Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 2. 23-Tim Shaffer[1]; 3. 10B-Dave Blaney[4]; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh[3]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 6. 18-Cole Macedo[6]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7]; 8. 35W-Jeremy Weaver[8]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 39-Christopher Bell, 00:13.200[32]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.236[7]; 3. 55X-Alex Bowman, 00:13.290[11]; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.315[5]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:13.368[18]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.415[31]; 7. 11K-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.443[15]; 8. 49X-Ian Madsen, 00:13.465[33]; 9. 10B-Dave Blaney, 00:13.476[37]; 10. 4-Cap Henry, 00:13.490[24]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.492[9]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.506[23]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason, 00:13.515[27]; 14. 10-Zeb Wise, 00:13.530[13]; 15. 23-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.575[36]; 16. 8-Zach Ames, 00:13.583[1]; 17. 19-Chris Windom, 00:13.588[28]; 18. 70-Henry Malcuit, 00:13.592[22]; 19. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.595[38]; 20. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 00:13.628[35]; 21. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.673[40]; 22. 18-Cole Macedo, 00:13.677[34]; 23. 17-Carson Short, 00:13.696[2]; 24. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:13.701[17]; 25. 70S-Sammy Swindell, 00:13.735[12]; 26. 40-George Hobaugh Jr, 00:13.769[30]; 27. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:13.792[20]; 28. 13M-Brandon Matus, 00:13.871[6]; 29. 6-Bob Felmlee, 00:13.936[3]; 30. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 00:13.939[39]; 31. 97-Greg Wilson, 00:14.085[21]; 32. 5K-Adam Kekich, 00:14.090[19]; 33. 29-Logan McCandless, 00:14.096[25]; 34. 25-Chris Myers, 00:14.114[29]; 35. 11B-Carl Bowser, 00:14.119[4]; 36. 14-Sean Rayhall, 00:14.164[8]; 37. 35W-Jeremy Weaver, 00:14.170[41]; 38. 33-Brent Matus, 00:14.330[10]; 39. 86-Michael Lutz Jr, 00:14.507[14]; 40. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 00:15.070[16]; 41. 23P-Darren Pifer, 00:59.999[26]

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Christopher Bell | 13.200

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)
SW Sharon Speedway, OH (June 14): Kyle Reinhardt (+12)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 14):
Tyler Courtney - 2912
Justin Peck - 2884
Cap Henry - 2802
Parker Price-Miller - 2768
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2762
Zeb Wise - 2754
Bill Balog - 2704
Cory Eliason - 2694
Chris Windom - 2524
Kyle Reinhardt - 2508


 

 

Justin Peck takes Duffy Smith Memorial at Wayne County Speedway in night four of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 13, 2022) - Persistence and patience certainly paid off for Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck on Monday night at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, ultimately cashing in for a $6,000 payday in night four of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires.

Peck, now a three-time winner with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 in 2022, took command of the 25-lap Duffy Smith Memorial program on lap 15, utilizing a slider through turns one and two to put race-long leader, Cory Eliason, in his rearview mirror. It took not only one, but three tries for Peck to take control over the Rudeen Racing No. 26 entry, first attempting a slider on lap 13, then again on lap 14. Needless to say, Peck’s persistence eventually worked in his favor.

“I feel like we’ve always been fast at Wayne County, just could never get the job done,” an elated Justin Peck said after his Wayne County victory. “I think I've finished in every position but first, so this is pretty cool. I was praying that the motor would hold because it was starting to get pretty warm. Luckily, it all worked out. I can’t say enough about these Buch Motorsports guys. They bust their tails and it’s paying off.”

Once in control, it was smooth sailing for the ace of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts No. 13 entry, even withstanding a last-ditch effort by Cale Thomas, who showed Peck his nose after a lap 21 restart.

“I knew the top was the way to go down in one and two. I saw Cale’s (Thomas) nose there below me, but I knew if I could keep my momentum on the top that he wasn’t going to drive by, or if he did slide me, I would be able to turn back underneath,” Peck added. “I figured my safe bet from that point forward was to just rip the top and keep my wing speed. Cale usually gets around this place pretty good.”

Thomas held on to finish second, followed by current All Star points leader, Tyler Courtney, round three winner, Zeb Wise, and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will move further east and invade Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 14.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Tuesday, June 14
Sharon Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15
Atomic Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway | June 13, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Night #4: Duffy Smith Memorial | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 42
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Trey Jacobs | 14.978
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 14.516
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Christopher Bell
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Alex Bowman
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (3)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Greg Wilson

Qualifying

Group (A)
18-Cole Macedo, 14.614; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 14.782; 3. 49X-Ian Madsen, 14.946; 4. 38K-Chris Myers, 14.969; 5. 4S-Tyler Street, 14.973; 6. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 15.058; 7. 23-Tim Shaffer, 15.088; 8. 16-DJ Foos, 15.397; 9. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 15.876

Group (B)
10-Zeb Wise, 14.516; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.820; 3. 70-Henry Malcuit, 14.904; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 14.930; 5. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 14.963; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 15.122; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner, 15.589; 8. 25-Jamie Myers, 16.143; 9. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman, 17.003

Group (C)
39-Christopher Bell, 14.659; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.693; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.995; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.045; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 15.113; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.273; 7. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.516; 8. 29-Logan McCandless, 15.956

Group (D)
91T-Cale Thomas, 14.552; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.963; 3. 19-Chris Windom, 15.244; 4. 8-Zach Ames, 15.323; 5. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 15.522; 6. 9-Ricky Peterson, 15.528; 7. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 16.630; 8. 9J-Andrew Palker, ---

Group (E)
11-Parker Price Miller, 14.681; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.738; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.786; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 14.918; 5. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 14.952; 6. 55X-Alex Bowman, 15.043; 7. 17-Carson Short, 15.124; 8. 14-Sean Rayhall, 16.032

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 49X-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 4. 4S-Tyler Street [5]; 5. 38K-Chris Myers [3]; 6. 16-DJ Foos [8]; 7. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [9]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan [6]; 9. 23-Tim Shaffer [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 4. 70-Henry Malcuit [2]; 5. 101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 7. 25-Jamie Myers [8]; 8. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [9]; 9. 38-Leyton Wagner [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 6. 39-Christopher Bell [4]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 29-Logan McCandless [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 8-Zach Ames [3]; 4. 91T-Cale Thomas [4]; 5. 9-Ricky Peterson [6]; 6. 16M-Danny Mumaw [5]; 7. 9J-Andrew Palker [8]; 8. 20-Daniel Burkhart [7]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 17-Carson Short [7]; 6. 55X-Alex Bowman [6]; 7. 14-Sean Rayhall [8]; 8. 28-Brandon Spithaler [5]

Dash (6 Laps)
26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 5. 91T-Cale Thomas [4]; 6. 18-Cole Macedo [8]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 8. 10-Zeb Wise [9]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
39-Christopher Bell [1]; 2. 17-Carson Short [5]; 3. 101-Lachlan McHugh [2]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [11]; 5. 55X-Alex Bowman [7]; 6. 9-Ricky Peterson [6]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 8. 14-Sean Rayhall [13]; 9. 23-Tim Shaffer [21]; 10. 9J-Andrew Palker [15]; 11. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [12]; 12. 25-Jamie Myers [14]; 13. 29-Logan McCandless [18]; 14. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [20]; 15. 20-Daniel Burkhart [19]; 16. 25R-Jordan Ryan [17]; 17. 38K-Chris Myers [3]; 18. 16-DJ Foos [9]; 19. 28-Brandon Spithaler [16]

A-main (25 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 91T-Cale Thomas [5]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [8]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [18]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs [20]; 9. 49X-Ian Madsen [11]; 10. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [14]; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 12. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 13. 19-Chris Windom [12]; 14. 97-Greg Wilson [24]; 15. 39-Christopher Bell [21]; 16. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 17. 70-Henry Malcuit [17]; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 19. 101-Lachlan McHugh [23]; 20. 17-Carson Short [22]; 21. 99-Skylar Gee [15]; 22. 18-Cole Macedo [6]; 23. 4S-Tyler Street [19]; 24. 8-Zach Ames [16] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-14), Justin Peck (15-25)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Justin Peck (3)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Zeb Wise | 14.516

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)
SW Wayne County, OH (June 13): Cap Henry (+12)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 13):
Tyler Courtney - 2786
Justin Peck - 2738
Cap Henry - 2666
Parker Price-Miller - 2654
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2624
Zeb Wise - 2612
Bill Balog - 2594
Cory Eliason - 2560
Chris Windom - 2400
Kyle Reinhardt - 2738

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round #4 at Wayne County):
Cap Henry - 568
Justin Peck - 564
Tyler Courtney - 548
Danny Dietrich - 540
Zeb Wise - 536

 

 

Zeb Wise leads all 30 at Fremont to win round three of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires

FREMONT, Ohio (June 12, 2022) - For the second time in just five Series starts, Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so during night three of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Fremont Speedway. Wise, earning $6,000 for his Chuck and Shirley Kear Classic triumph, started from the outside-pole position and never looked back, eventually leading all 30 circuits around “The Track That Action Built” while outrunning current Speedweek points leader, Cap Henry.

“Since joining the All Stars, this is a track that’s always treated me really well. It feels good to be up here standing in front of all of these great fans…there are so many people here,” Zeb Wise explained, driver of the Wise-Priddy Racing/Sundollar Restoration/QuikPits/No. 10 sprint car. “My car was so good tonight. Hats off to everyone back there in the pit area…Wayne, Derrick, Connor, Dad…they worked their butts off.”

The main event’s lone caution on lap seven, a red flag situation for Kyle Reinhardt who was third at the time of his easy tip over, resulted in Zeb’s only momentum break, which, inevitably, led to a long stretch of traffic that lasted the entire back half of the 30-lap contest. Despite his run in with slower cars, Zeb’s preferred line around the top of the speedway kept his nose clean, sealing the deal in the final five circuits by keeping a pair of lappers between himself and Henry.

Including Fremont, Wise is now a four-time All Star winner over the course of his young career, two of which accomplished right down the road at Attica Raceway Park.

“I’m not sure how close Henry was there at the end. Traffic got pretty wild and I couldn’t go where I wanted,” Wise continued. “Lucky for me, my car was good enough that I could go wherever I wanted. I wasn’t sure I had the car to win, and I was a little worried there after the dash. I thought the ‘4’ car was the car to beat, but we were able to come out on top.”

In traditional back-to-back fashion, Ohio Sprint Speedweek will move east and invade Wayne County Speedway and Sharon Speedway on Monday and Tuesday, June 13-14, respectively. The northeast Ohio venues, each awarding $6,000 during Speedweek action, hosted All Star competition on one occasion already in 2022. “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg was the victor at Wayne County with Lane Racing’s Cap Henry stealing the show at Sharon, utilizing a last corner pass to secure the Buckeye Cup title over Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Monday, June 13
Wayne County Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14
Sharon Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15
Atomic Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | June 12, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Night #3: Chuck and Shirley Kear Classic | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 38
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 12.981
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Craig Mintz | 12.899
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Skylar Gee
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cole Duncan
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Cap Henry
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Lachlan McHugh
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Zeth Sabo
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Bill Balog (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Chris Andrews

Qualifying

Group (A)
O9-Craig Mintz, 12.899; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.044; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.149; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.175; 5. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.233; 6. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.289; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.304; 8. 17-Carson Short, 13.396; 9. 11N-Zeth Sabo, 13.809; 10. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr, 14.013

Group (B)
13-Justin Peck, 13.099; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 13.170; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.344; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.460; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.546; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 13.622; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.650; 8. 25-Chris Myers, 13.757; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.005; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 14.347

Group (C)
91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.539; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.592; 3. 49X-Ian Madsen, 13.694; 4. 19-Chris Windom, 13.774; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.833; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.060; 7. 88N-Frank Neill, 14.348; 8. 49i-John Ivy, 14.552; 9. 23-Chris Andrews, NT

Group (D)
10-Zeb Wise, 13.642; 2. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.649; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.686; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.817; 5. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.854; 6. 18-Cole Macedo, 13.900; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.028; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell, 14.294; 9. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 14.399

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 5. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 7. 17-Carson Short [8]; 8. 11N-Zeth Sabo [9]; 9. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr [10]; 10. 12-Kyle Capodice [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [8]; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 49X-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 23-Chris Andrews [9]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 6. 25R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 8. 49i-John Ivy [8]; 9. 88N-Frank Neill [7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
22-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [5]; 7. 18-Cole Macedo [6]; 8. 28-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
4-Cap Henry [7]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan [5]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [2]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan [4]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo [8]; 5. 11N-Zeth Sabo [10]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [5]; 7. 12-Kyle Capodice [1]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker [11]; 10. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr [15]; 11. 28-Brandon Spithaler [12]; 12. 25-Chris Myers [14]; 13. 49i-John Ivy [13]; 14. 17-Carson Short [6]; 15. 28M-Conner Morrell [16]; 16. 88N-Frank Neill [17]; 17. 20-Daniel Burkhart [18]; 18. 3J-Trey Jacobs [9]

A-main (30 Laps)
10-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [6]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [16]; 8. 22-Cole Duncan [5]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [20]; 10. 16-DJ Foos [10]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 12. 49X-Ian Madsen [12]; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 14. 97-Greg Wilson [15]; 15. 23-Chris Andrews [14]; 16. 19-Chris Windom [17]; 17. 11-Parker Price Miller [18]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 19. 25R-Jordan Ryan [23]; 20. 18-Cole Macedo [24]; 21. 1-Nate Dussel [22]; 22. 101-Lachlan McHugh [21]; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 24. 5T-Travis Philo [19] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Zeb Wise (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Craig Mintz | 12.899

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 12): Bill Balog (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 12):
Tyler Courtney - 2642
Justin Peck - 2588
Parker Price-Miller - 2536
Cap Henry - 2528
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2496
Zeb Wise - 2470
Bill Balog - 2468
Cory Eliason - 2420
Chris Windom - 2276
Kyle Reinhardt - 2264

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round #3 at Fremont):
Cap Henry - 430
Justin Peck - 414
Danny Dietrich - 404
Tyler Courtney - 404
Craig Mintz - 400

 

 

Parker Price-Miller collects $10,000 in Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires visit to Fremont Speedway

FREMONT, Ohio (July 11, 2022) - Forced to outduel three-time Fremont Speedway track champion and local standout, Craig Mintz, in a green-white-checkered conclusion, Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller finally re-etched his name in the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 history books, securing a $10,000 payday in the process by winning night two of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Fremont Speedway.

Ultimately bumping his career All Star victory total to two, his first occurring at Wayne County Speedway in 2015, Price-Miller commenced his winning march from the inside of row two, battling early with Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney before working by Jay Kiser Racing’s Chris Andrews for second on lap 22. Mintz, who started from the outside-pole, took command from Andrews just one lap prior, powering around the Sandusky native with a slingshot move through turns three and four.

By lap 26, Price-Miller was all over Mintz for the race lead, pressuring the familiar No. 09 until he was able to make a move the following circuit. Utilizing the bottom of turns one and two, Price-Miller showed Mintz his nose at the entrance of turn one, eventually powering right by the Gibsonburg, Ohio, native to take command down the backstretch. The only challenge Price-Miller faced from that point forward was a caution on the final circuit, which set up the aforementioned green-white-checkered finish; he prevailed.

Craig Mintz held on to finish second, followed by Tyler Courtney, Cap Henry, who is now in charge of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, and All Star rookie contender, Chris Windom.

“Seven years is too long, I can tell you that,” Price-Miller said in Fremont Speedway victory lane, driver of the Sam McGhee Motorsports/Mike McGhee and Associates/No. 11 sprint car. “My first-ever 410 win was here in 2015 with Rick Ferkel, and we were able to get my very first All Star win at Wayne County the next week. I’m just so glad to be back here.
“I was pretty nervous during that last restart,” Price-Miller added. “I just felt like I was on ice. I pulled the wing back and tried to make as much wing speed as I could. I’m really proud of this win…I stayed patient and kept committed to the bottom. I didn’t let anything bother me and kept trucking.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue with another round at Fremont Speedway on Sunday, June 12. The Chuck and Shirley Kear Classic will headline action at “The Track That Action Built” awarding a $6,000 top prize.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:

Sunday, June 12
Fremont Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 13
Wayne County Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14
Sharon Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15
Atomic Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | June 11, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Speedweek Round #2 | $10,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 44
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Danny Dietrich | 12.811
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 12.403
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Chris Windom
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Zeb Wise
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Chris Andrews
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Chris Andrews
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Paige Polyak
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Byron Reed
Tezos A-Main Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Justin Peck (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Travis Philo

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 12.403; 2. 19-Chris Windom, 12.790; 3. 17-Carson Short, 12.799; 4. 25-Chris Myers, 13.031; 5. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.040; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.153; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.254; 8. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.267; 9. 88N-Frank Neill, 13.489

Group (B)
1. 19P-Paige Polyak, 13.017; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.138; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.141; 4. 16-DJ Foos, 13.154; 5. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.356; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.629; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.715; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.751; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.743

Group (C)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.141; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 13.223; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.338; 4. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 13.345; 5. 18-Cole Macedo, 13.371; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.423; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.523; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.541; 9. 11N-Zeth Sabo, 13.572

Group (D)
1. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.454; 2. 49i-John Ivy, 13.541; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.569; 4. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.716; 5. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 14.004; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.388; 7. 75-Jerry Dahms, 14.534; 8. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr, 14.562; 9. 4X-Danny Smith, NT

Group (E)
1. 8-Zach Ames, 13.519; 2. 23-Chris Andrews, 13.646; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.654; 4. 49X-Ian Madsen, 13.876; 5. 5-Byron Reed, 14.018; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.100; 7. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 14.502; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.596

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 2. 17-Carson Short [2]; 3. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 7. 25-Chris Myers [3]; 8. 12-Kyle Capodice [8]; 9. 88N-Frank Neill [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 3. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell [7]; 7. 19P-Paige Polyak [4]; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde [8]; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 18-Cole Macedo [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 5. 28-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 7. 11N-Zeth Sabo [9]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 3. 49i-John Ivy [1]; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh [5]; 5. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 6. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr [8]; 7. 75-Jerry Dahms [7]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan [3]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 23-Chris Andrews [1]; 2. 49X-Ian Madsen [3]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 5. 5-Byron Reed [5]; 6. 8-Zach Ames [4]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 8. 20-Daniel Burkhart [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
1. 23-Chris Andrews [3]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 17-Carson Short [6]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs [9]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 10. 10-Zeb Wise [10]

C-main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 12-Kyle Capodice [1]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan [3]; 4. 2L-Landon Lalonde [4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 7. 88N-Frank Neill [6]; 8. 20-Daniel Burkhart [5]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19P-Paige Polyak [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 5. 5-Byron Reed [5]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [8]; 7. 28-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 9. 11N-Zeth Sabo [13]; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell [10]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [16]; 12. 25-Chris Myers [12]; 13. 99-Skylar Gee [15]; 14. 21-Larry Kingseed Jr [11]; 15. 12-Kyle Capodice [17]; 16. 8-Zach Ames [9]; 17. 75-Jerry Dahms [14]

A-main (35 Laps)
1. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 6. 23-Chris Andrews [1]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [8]; 8. 97-Greg Wilson [12]; 9. 17-Carson Short [5]; 10. 16-DJ Foos [13]; 11. 13-Justin Peck [22]; 12. 49X-Ian Madsen [11]; 13. 22-Cole Duncan [17]; 14. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [18]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich [24]; 17. 17B-Bill Balog [25]; 18. 18-Cole Macedo [14]; 19. 49i-John Ivy [15]; 20. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [23]; 21. 101-Lachlan McHugh [19]; 22. 19P-Paige Polyak [21]; 23. 10-Zeb Wise [10]; 24. 35-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 25. 5T-Travis Philo [20] Lap Leaders: Chris Andrews (1-20), Craig Mintz (21-26), Parker Price-Miller (27-36*) [*GWC Finish]

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Parker Price-Miller

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck | 12.403

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)
SW Fremont Speedway, OH (June 11): Justin Peck (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 11):
Tyler Courtney - 2502
Justin Peck - 2446
Parker Price-Miller - 2420
Cap Henry - 2382
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2372
Bill Balog - 2336
Zeb Wise - 2320
Cory Eliason - 2276
Kyle Reinhardt - 2160
Chris Windom - 2158

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round #2 at Fremont):
Cap Henry - 284
Trey Jacobs - 274
Parker Price-Miller - 274
Justin Peck - 272
Greg Wilson - 270

 

 

Danny Dietrich claims one for PA Posse in Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires opener at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (June 10, 2022) - Danny Dietrich’s decision to join the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for another edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires turned out to be the right move, eventually opening Speedweek competition with a $6,000 victory in Attica Raceway Park’s Bert and Brigitte Emick Classic on Friday, June 10. The triumph, Dietrich’s first All Star win of the season and the 16th of his career, occurred in fantastic fashion, opening the evening with heat race and dash victories, moving on to lead all 35 circuits of the All Star A-Main.

Dietrich's only real challenge transpired on lap 16 when the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native slipped off the backstretch in traffic forcing the 2021 Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek champion to take evasive action. Despite the hiccup, which allowed second place running Bill Balog to close in on the leader, Dietrich pulled through.

Even a few early race slide job attempts by Cory Eliason proved no match for Dietrich, powering ahead of the slide by the exit of turn two.

“I had to pitch it sideways to get back on the track,” an elated Danny Dietrich said about his hiccup on lap 16. “I was just glad to save it. I really didn’t have to move off the top tonight. I felt OK on the bottom of one and two, but I didn’t feel as well as I did on the top, especially in clean air. But hats off to this entire team. Everyone has been busting their butts. We have a wild month ahead of us. We could be racing for points back home, but we wanted to come out here and race Speedweek with you guys.”

Cautions on laps six, nine, 23, and 32 helped rid the speedway of any chaos, basically clearing the potential for any pressure from those behind him. Dietrich’s final restart on lap 32, which was executed perfectly by the ace of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Pace Performance, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, No. 48 sprint car, sealed his $6,000 deal.

“I’m glad the cautions fell when they did,” Dietrich continued. “It was getting pretty tough. All we can do now is regroup and try to do this tomorrow at Fremont.”

Adding to the stat chart, the All Star Attica triumph bumps Dietrich’s overall season win total to seven, five of which accomplished at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

Bill Balog held on to finish second at Attica Raceway Park to open his Speedweek campaign, followed by Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, Lane Racing’s Cap Henry, and a hard-charging Zeb Wise, who advanced 18 positions from 23rd, securing his spot through the evening’s B-Main.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek will continue with a doubleheader at the “Track That Action Built,” Fremont Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12. Awarding a combined $16,000, Saturday’s visit will award a $10,000 share, with Sunday’s Chuck and Shirley Kear Classic awarding $6,000. Including the Speedweek double, the traveling All Stars will visit Fremont on four occasions in 2022 with the second pair concluding the 2022 schedule on October 7-8.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

SPEEDWEEK AGENDA:
Saturday, June 11
Fremont Speedway | $10,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 12
Fremont Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 13
Wayne County Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14
Sharon Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15
Atomic Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17
Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
Pit Gates: 4:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18
Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | June 10, 2022:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Event: Bert and Brigitte Emick Classic | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 39
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 12.534
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck |12.412
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Bill Balog
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Chris Andrews
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Byron Reed
Tezos A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Zeb Wise (+18)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Stuart Brubaker

Qualifying

Group (A)
18-Cole Macedo, 12.520; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 12.637; 3. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 12.746; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 12.752; 5. 70-Henry Malcuit, 12.789; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 12.816; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.962; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.978; 9. 19P-Paige Polyak, 13.216; 10. 88N-Frank Neill, 13.458

Group (B)

11-Parker Price Miller, 12.430; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.443; 3. O9-Craig Mintz, 12.647; 4. 16-DJ Foos, 12.726; 5. 23-Chris Andrews, 12.734; 6. 97-Greg Wilson, 12.858; 7. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 12.893; 8. 91T-Cale Thomas, 12.932; 9. 49i-John Ivy, 13.088; 10. 5-Byron Reed, 13.091

Group (C)

55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.765; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.785; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 12.814; 4. 17-Carson Short, 12.842; 5. 49X-Ian Madsen, 13.043; 6. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.063; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.149; 8. 14H-Zane DeVault, 13.193; 9. 4X-Danny Smith, 14.050; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 14.338

Group (D)

13-Justin Peck, 12.412; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.901; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.991; 4. 8-Zach Ames, 13.091; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.223; 6. 19-Chris Windom, 13.239; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki, 13.271; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.319; 9. 25-Chris Myers, 13.791

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 2. 28-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith [3]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh [6]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 8. 19P-Paige Polyak [9]; 9. 88N-Frank Neill [10]; 10. 70-Henry Malcuit [5]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 25R-Jordan Ryan [7]; 5. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [6]; 7. 23-Chris Andrews [5]; 8. 5-Byron Reed [10]; 9. 91T-Cale Thomas [8]; 10. 49i-John Ivy [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 17-Carson Short [3]; 5. 49X-Ian Madsen [5]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 7. 14H-Zane DeVault [8]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 9. 4X-Danny Smith [9]; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart [10]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 7. 8-Zach Ames [3]; 8. 25-Chris Myers [9]; 9. 7-Scott Bogucki [7]
Dash (6 Laps)

48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 18-Cole Macedo [8]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [4]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 8. 13-Justin Peck [7]
B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

23-Chris Andrews [1]; 2. 97-Greg Wilson [4]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 5. 5-Byron Reed [10]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 7. 19P-Paige Polyak [12]; 8. 8-Zach Ames [8]; 9. 14H-Zane DeVault [9]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [11]; 11. 91T-Cale Thomas [14]; 12. 49i-John Ivy [18]; 13. 25-Chris Myers [13]; 14. 88N-Frank Neill [16]; 15. 101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 16. 20-Daniel Burkhart [19]; 17. 7-Scott Bogucki [15]; 18. 4X-Danny Smith [17]
A-main (35 Laps)

48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [11]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [23]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [22]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan [15]; 9. 28-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 10. 49X-Ian Madsen [19]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo [18]; 12. 19-Chris Windom [20]; 13. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 14. 17-Carson Short [14]; 15. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [12]; 16. 16-DJ Foos [9]; 17. O9-Craig Mintz [17]; 18. 23-Chris Andrews [21]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 20. 33W-Caleb Griffith [13]; 21. 18-Cole Macedo [5]; 22. 35-Stuart Brubaker [24]; 23. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 24. 99-Skylar Gee [16] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Danny Dietrich

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Justin Peck | 12.412

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)
SW Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 10): Zeb Wise (+18)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 10):
Tyler Courtney - 2358
Justin Peck - 2318
Parker Price-Miller - 2270
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2252
Cap Henry - 2240
Bill Balog - 2220
Zeb Wise - 2216
Cory Eliason - 2154
Kyle Reinhardt - 2050
Chris Windom - 2018

2022 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of Round #1 at Attica):
Danny Dietrich - 150
Bill Balog - 146
Justin Peck - 144
Cap Henry - 142
Zeb Wise - 140

 

 

Cole Duncan utilizes last lap pass to score George Fisher Memorial at Atomic for $15,000

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 4, 2022) - The last lap pays the most, and Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan took that methodology to heart on Saturday evening at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, utilizing a last lap pass to score the George Fisher Memorial Freedom 40 title worth $15,000. For Duncan, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 score was his first of the season and seventh overall, now with three total Series victories at the Atomic highbanks.

“George built my motors when I started racing, and to win a race in his honor is pretty special,” an elated Cole Duncan explained, ace of the Helms Construction/Ohio Heating No. 22 sprint car. “He was such a great guy and he is missed so much. One heck of a mechanic, and an even better guy.”

In fact, the last lap was the only lap that Duncan led during the entire 40-lap distance, commencing his march to the front from the inside of row three. Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller and Waterville, Ohio’s Travis Philo were the pace setters for the first 39 circuits with Price-MIller leading the first 22 before Philo took over on lap 23. Price-Miller’s hiccup occurred with a slip in turn two, leaving the abrasive groove open for Philo at the exit of the corner.

Incidentally, Philo’s loss of the lead on 33 was due to the same mistake, ultimately leaving the bottom, abrasive groove open for Price-Miller to slip by. The duo would exchange positions yet again on lap 36 with Philo retaking command, this time due to Price-Miller’s near contact with a lapped car at the entrance of turn three. Philo seemed to have the cat in the bag, but a series of cautions due to flat tires on lap 38 kept the race at a standstill. Green lights would eventually return, but only for a circuit, as a stoppage due to tire failure would bring out the yellow yet again. By this time, Duncan had quietly powered his way to second, getting by Hunter Schuerenberg on the fifth lap 38 restart attempt.

With an abrasive surface the obvious issue, rather than finish with a traditional green-white-checkered format, the call was made to finish green-checkered. Despite the extra lap out of the question, Duncan persevered, using a slingshot move down the backstretch to power by Philo at the exit of turn four.

“I was actually kinda hoping for those cautions,” Duncan continued. “I just felt like I had more tire. I really went into conserve mode there about halfway. It was getting hard to get by lapped cars, so I just let the front two or three race. Travis didn’t do what I thought he was going to do on the last lap. My only option was to try and keep my left rear in the rubber and drive out around him. It worked out for us tonight.”

ON DECK:
Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Mobil 1 will kick-off on Friday, June 10, with the Bert and Brigitte Emick Classic at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. Ohio Sprint Speedweek will continue the next eight nights with stops at Fremont Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, Wayne County Speedway on Monday, June 13, Sharon Speedway on Tuesday, June 14, Atomic Speedway on Wednesday, June 15, Waynesfield Raceway Park on Thursday, June 16, Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 17, and Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday, June 18. Saturday’s finale, the Dean Knittel Memorial, will award $20,554-to-win.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway | June 4, 2022:
Event: George Fisher Memorial Freedom 40 | $15,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 38
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 12.657
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 11.398
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Scott Bogucki
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cole Duncan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Bryan Nuckles
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson
Tezos A-Main Winner: Cole Duncan
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Bryan Nuckles (+15)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Lachlan McHugh

Tezos A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 22-Cole Duncan[5]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[13]; 4. 4X-Danny Smith[11]; 5. 101-Cale Thomas[15]; 6. 59-Bryan Nuckles[21]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[9]; 8. 5J-Jake Hesson[18]; 9. 49X-Ian Madsen[17]; 10. 11N-Paul McMahan[24]; 11. A79-Brandon Wimmer[22]; 12. 22B-Ryan Broughton[16]; 13. 13-Justin Peck[14]; 14. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 15. 7-Scott Bogucki[7]; 16. 11-Parker Price Miller[1]; 17. 17B-Bill Balog[8]; 18. 4-Cap Henry[4]; 19. 19-Chris Windom[12]; 20. 101A-Lachlan McHugh[10]; 21. 35R-Ron Blair[19]; 22. (DNF) 47X-Dylan Westbrook[6]; 23. (DNF) 10-Zeb Wise[23]; 24. (DNF) 26-Cory Eliason[20] Lap Leaders: Parker Price-Miller (1-22), Travis Philo (23-32), Parker Price-Miller (33-35), Travis Philo (36-39), Cole Duncan (40).

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 59-Bryan Nuckles[7]; 2. A79-Brandon Wimmer[2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise[1]; 4. 11N-Paul McMahan[6]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson[14]; 6. 17-Carson Short[8]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee[15]; 8. 28-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 9. 9-Lance Webb[5]; 10. 1B-Keith Baxter[4]; 11. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr[9]; 12. 08-Brandon Conkel[12]; 13. 2-Nathan Skaggs[10]; 14. 83X-Nate Reeser[11]; 15. 5-Benjamin Webb[17]; 16. 24-Lee Haskins[16]; 17. (DNF) 40-Logan Fenton[18]; 18. (DNS) 18-Cole Macedo

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash (6 Laps): 1. 11-Parker Price Miller[1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry[6]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[8]; 6. 47X-Dylan Westbrook[4]; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki[7]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[5]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Scott Bogucki[1]; 2. 47X-Dylan Westbrook[4]; 3. 4X-Danny Smith[2]; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton[5]; 5. 5J-Jake Hesson[3]; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter[8]; 7. 59-Bryan Nuckles[7]; 8. 2-Nathan Skaggs[6]; 9. 24-Lee Haskins[9]; 10. 40-Logan Fenton[10]

CSI Shocks Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 22-Cole Duncan[1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[2]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller[4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck[6]; 5. 49X-Ian Madsen[3]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise[5]; 7. 11N-Paul McMahan[8]; 8. A79-Brandon Wimmer[7]; 9. 97-Greg Wilson[9]; 10. 5-Benjamin Webb[10]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 4-Cap Henry[1]; 2. 101A-Lachlan McHugh[6]; 3. 19-Chris Windom[2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[4]; 5. 35R-Ron Blair[3]; 6. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr[9]; 7. 9-Lance Webb[8]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser[7]; 9. 18-Cole Macedo[5]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog[4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[5]; 4. 101-Cale Thomas[2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason[3]; 6. 28-Brandon Spithaler[6]; 7. 17-Carson Short[8]; 8. 08-Brandon Conkel[9]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee[7]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 11-Parker Price Miller, 00:11.398[15]; 2. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 00:11.414[1]; 3. 22-Cole Duncan, 00:11.502[14]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:11.545[12]; 5. 49X-Ian Madsen, 00:11.555[18]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise, 00:11.576[13]; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki, 00:11.601[8]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:11.686[30]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:11.693[37]; 10. 13-Justin Peck, 00:11.729[20]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo, 00:11.751[21]; 12. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 00:11.754[11]; 13. 4-Cap Henry, 00:11.778[27]; 14. 4X-Danny Smith, 00:11.785[5]; 15. 19-Chris Windom, 00:11.800[23]; 16. 5J-Jake Hesson, 00:11.827[2]; 17. 101-Cale Thomas, 00:11.846[38]; 18. 11N-Paul McMahan, 00:11.847[19]; 19. 35R-Ron Blair, 00:11.865[26]; 20. 26-Cory Eliason, 00:11.889[34]; 21. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:11.906[36]; 22. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 00:11.921[9]; 23. 2-Nathan Skaggs, 00:11.937[4]; 24. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 00:11.944[10]; 25. 18-Cole Macedo, 00:11.953[29]; 26. 97-Greg Wilson, 00:11.977[17]; 27. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 00:12.077[35]; 28. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:12.161[31]; 29. 1B-Keith Baxter, 00:12.180[6]; 30. 17-Carson Short, 00:12.368[33]; 31. 101A-Lachlan McHugh, 00:12.371[25]; 32. 83X-Nate Reeser, 00:12.534[28]; 33. 24-Lee Haskins, 00:12.559[3]; 34. 08-Brandon Conkel, 00:12.590[32]; 35. 5-Benjamin Webb, 00:12.919[16]; 36. 9-Lance Webb, 00:13.129[22]; 37. 40-Logan Fenton, 00:13.137[7]; 38. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr, 00:59.999[24]

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Cole Duncan

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Parker Price-Miller | 11.398

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)
Atomic Speedway, OH (June 4): Bryan Nuckles (+15)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 4):
Tyler Courtney - 2238
Justin Peck - 2174
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2148
Parker Price-Miller - 2146
Cap Henry - 2098
Zeb Wise - 2076
Bill Balog - 2074
Cory Eliason - 2042
Kyle Reinhardt - 1960
Chris Windom - 1892

 

 

Zeb Wise scores first Tezos All Star victory of 2022 in exciting fashion at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (June 3, 2022) - It may have taken Zeb Wise until June to score his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season, but to those in attendance at Attica Raceway Park, the victory was well worth the wait, as the youngster out of Angola, Indiana, put fans on their feet Friday night at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” outdueling Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason in all-out slider fest for a $6,000 payday.

The victory, the third of Zeb’s All Star career and his second at the Attica venue, was accomplished from the pole position, leading the first 17 laps before surrendering the top spot to Eliason. Elbows deep in traffic, the pair commenced their slidejob exchanges on lap 20 beginning with Wise sliding Eliason for the lead at the exit of turn four. Wasting little time, Eliason returned the favor immediately, getting by Wise in the exact same manner on lap 21.

Not willing to give up, Wise maintained his momentum and quickly set the stage for another slider, again using the bottom to turn three and four to drive up and in front of Eliason on lap 22. A few circuits later on lap 26, Eliason tried another slider on Wise, but the young Hoosier held tight and kept the No. 26 behind him. From that point forward, it was smooth sailing for the third-year All Star, utilizing a late race red on lap 32 to rid the surface of slower cars and dirty air.

Cory Eiason would hold on to finish second, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Justin Peck, and Tyler Courtney.

“How about that race…that was awesome,” Zeb Wise explained. “Man what a race. There in lapped traffic it was so hard to tell where to be. I felt like I was going to slow on the bottom. I tried the top one time and I saw Cory on the bottom. The way the lapped cars were running it was so hard for me to stay behind them but that was the best thing I could have done. Man I can’t say enough about these guys. We’ve kind of had a rough year and struggled a little bit. Wayne, my dad, Conner, Derek…everyone that puts their hearts and souls in this team has got us back where we belong at Attica. Hopefully we can carry this into speedweek…we’ve got a really good package right now,”

ON DECK:
Celebrating the life and achievements of George Fisher, associated most for his accomplishments as crew chief for Dale Blaney including four All Star Circuit of Champions titles, Atomic Speedway will host the George Fisher Memorial Freedom 40 on Saturday night awarding $15,000-to-win. Like Attica Raceway Park, Atomic Speedway will host the traveling All Stars again during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, holding down the Wednesday, June 15, slot and awarding $6,000.

Saturday, June 4
Atomic Speedway | $15,000
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | June 3, 2022:
Event: Attica Raceway Park | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 38
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 12.657
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 12.464
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cole Macedo
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Byron Reed
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Chris Windom
Tezos A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Tyler Courtney

Qualifying

Group (A)
11-Parker Price Miller, 12.464; 2. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 12.638; 3. 49X-Ian Madsen, 12.746; 4. 8-Zach Ames, 12.851; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.981; 6. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.087; 7. 19-Chris Windom, 13.106; 8. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 13.266; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.275; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell, 15.010

Group (B)
18-Cole Macedo, 12.761; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.867; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 12.916; 4. 7-Scott Bogucki, 12.957; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.066; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.099; 7. 11N-Paul McMahan, 13.271; 8. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 13.294; 9. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.427; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 13.902

Group (C)
O9-Craig Mintz, 12.632; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.702; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 12.742; 4. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.036; 5. 70-Henry Malcuit, 13.194; 6. 49i-John Ivy, 13.208; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.258; 8. 17-Carson Short, 13.296; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms, 14.130

Group (D)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.689; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 12.772; 3. 23-Chris Andrews, 12.817; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.830; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.028; 6. 5-Byron Reed, 13.071; 7. 16-DJ Foos, 13.217; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.733; 9. 25-Chris Myers, 13.979

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 2. 49X-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 28-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 8-Zach Ames [3]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [7]; 7. 33W-Caleb Griffith [8]; 8. 97-Greg Wilson [6]; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde [9]; 10. 28M-Conner Morrell [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
18-Cole Macedo [4]; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan [2]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 7-Scott Bogucki [3]; 7. 11N-Paul McMahan [7]; 8. 12-Kyle Capodice [9]; 9. 20-Daniel Burkhart [10]; 10. 101-Lachlan McHugh [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 5. 70-Henry Malcuit [5]; 6. 49i-John Ivy [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms [9]; 9. 17-Carson Short [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [3]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [8]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [7]; 6. 5-Byron Reed [6]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 8. 25-Chris Myers [9]; 9. 23-Chris Andrews [2]

Dash (6 Laps)
10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [6]; 5. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 6. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
5-Byron Reed [3]; 2. 23-Chris Andrews [1]; 3. 97-Greg Wilson [10]; 4. 7-Scott Bogucki [2]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [4]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 8. 12-Kyle Capodice [11]; 9. 11N-Paul McMahan [9]; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde [14]; 11. 49i-John Ivy [5]; 12. 17-Carson Short [15]; 13. 28M-Conner Morrell [18]; 14. 25-Chris Myers [12]; 15. 20-Daniel Burkhart [16]; 16. 75-Jerry Dahms [13]; 17. 33W-Caleb Griffith [8]

A-main (40 Laps)
10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [13]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [12]; 7. 18-Cole Macedo [5]; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs [15]; 9. 49X-Ian Madsen [7]; 10. 5T-Travis Philo [16]; 11. 97-Greg Wilson [22]; 12. 5-Byron Reed [20]; 13. 28-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [17]; 15. 19-Chris Windom [24]; 16. 11-Parker Price Miller [6]; 17. 17B-Bill Balog [9]; 18. 23-Chris Andrews [21]; 19. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 20. 16-DJ Foos [19]; 21. 25R-Jordan Ryan [14]; 22. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 23. 70-Henry Malcuit [18]; 24. 7-Scott Bogucki [23]; 25. 8-Zach Ames [25] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-17), Cory Eliason (18, 19), Zeb Wise (20), Cory Eliason (21), Zeb Wise (22-40)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Zeb Wise

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Parker Price-Miller | 12.464

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (June 3): Greg Wilson (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of June 3):
Tyler Courtney - 2094
Justin Peck - 2050
Parker Price-Miller - 2028
Hunter Schuerenberg - 2026
Cap Henry - 1984
Zeb Wise - 1972
Bill Balog - 1958
Cory Eliason - 1940
Kyle Reinhardt - 1824
Chris Windom - 1780

 

 

All Stars ready for Ohio double at Attica and Atomic June 3-4

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 2, 2022) - A mini test session for the upcoming edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will activate the month of June with an Ohio doubleheader, set to invade Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday, June 3, followed by an all-out brawl on the highbanks of Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, June 4.

Attica Raceway Park is a name certainly synonymous with All Star competition, hosting the Series twice already this season in early April. A two-day program, which simultaneously opened the 2022 points championship, the annual Spring Nationals was dominated by current All Star points leader and defending Series champion, Tyler Courtney, who swept the pair on April 15-16. The All Stars will return to the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” exactly one week later for opening night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Celebrating the life and achievements of George Fisher, associated most for his accomplishments as crew chief for Dale Blaney including four All Star Circuit of Champions titles, Atomic Speedway will host the George Fisher Memorial Freedom 40 on Saturday night awarding $15,000-to-win. Like Attica Raceway Park, Atomic Speedway will host the traveling All Stars again during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, holding down the Wednesday, June 15, slot.

As mentioned, Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney will lead the All Stars into battle during the coming weekend, on top of the championship standings over Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller, Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, Vermeer Motorsports’ Hunter Schuerenberg, and Lane Racing’s Cap Henry. Courtney is a three-time winner this season, scoring a victory at East Bay Raceway Park to accompany his Attica Spring Nationals sweep.

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri is the most recent winner during All Star Circuit of Champions competition, actually sweeping Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial on May 28-29. Macri, owner of four Series victories in 2022, earned a total of $39,000 in his weekend sweep including a $29,000 payday in the two-day finale.

WEEKEND AGENDA: Friday, June 3 Attica Raceway Park | $6,000 Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 4 Atomic Speedway | $15,000 Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2) Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2) Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3) Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3) Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932 East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961 Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249 Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902 Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416 Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373 Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683 I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377 Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625 Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040 Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895 Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952 Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156 Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12) East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8) Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16) Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10) I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11) Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11) Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16) Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13) Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10) Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 29): Tyler Courtney - 1954 Parker Price-Miller - 1910 Justin Peck - 1908 Hunter Schuerenberg - 1882 Cap Henry -1846 Bill Balog - 1842 Zeb Wise - 1822 Cory Eliason - 1794 Kyle Reinhardt - 1702 Chris Windom - 1660

 

 


Anthony Macri sweeps Bob Weikert Memorial weekend with $29,000 finale victory

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 29, 2022) - Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri has been unstoppable at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” this weekend, continuing his winning ways with a $29,000 payday in the Sunday night Bob Weikert Memorial finale featuring the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1.

Officially sweeping the blockbuster doubleheader, Macri started fourth on the 30-lap grid and charged his way to the front by lap 10, powering around All Star Rookie of the Year contender, Chris Windom, with a drive-by move through turns three and four. From that point forward, Macri was basically untouchable, surviving periods of heavy traffic, as well as a caution break on lap 24, and again on lap 26, to secure the monster five-digit payday.

Sixth starting Brent Marks, who did his best to apply pressure during each of the caution restarts, drove on to finish second. Marks was followed by local standout, Jeff Halligan, Clauson Marshall Racing’s “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, and Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck.

Including his Bob Weikert Memorial weekend sweep, Macri is now a four-time All Star winner in 2022, ultimately bumping his career total to seven with four occurring at the Port Royal “Speed Palace.”

“This is unreal…I’m speechless,” Anthony Macri stated in victory lane, driver of the J&S Classics/C&D Rigging/Valley Supply/No. 39M sprint car. “Brent’s not dumb. I knew he was going to catch on to what we were doing on restarts, so I just did my best to change things up a bit and keep him guessing. I’m just…I don’t know…this is going to take a little bit to sink in.

“I just can’t thank this team enough. Everyone works so hard back at the shop. We wouldn’t be here without all of our partners. Sandy from J&S Classics is back at home watching and hopefully we made her weekend.”

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2022 campaign with an Ohio doubleheader at Attica Raceway Park and Atomic Speedway on Friday and Saturday, June 3-4. The weekend will headline with the George Fisher Memorial Freedom 40 at Atomic worth $15,000-to-win; the visit to Attica on Friday will award $6,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | May 29, 2022:
Event: Bob Weikert Memorial Finale | $29,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 44
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 16.808
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri | 16.499
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Jeff Halligan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Ryan Smith
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Lance Dewease
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Ryan Smith
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (4)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Lucas Wolfe (+15)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Tyler Reeser

Qualifying
39M-Anthony Macri, 16.499; 2. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.550; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.575; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.715; 5. 21-Brian Brown, 16.754; 6. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.760; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.775; 8. 11-Parker Price Miller, 16.798; 9. 19M-Brent Marks, 16.843; 10. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.858; 11. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.907; 12. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.923; 13. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.932; 14. 45-Jeff Halligan, 16.934; 15. 19-Chris Windom, 16.971; 16. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.109; 17. 13-Justin Peck, 17.112; 18. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.112; 19. 4-Cap Henry, 17.183; 20. 67-Justin Whittall, 17.221; 21. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 17.255; 22. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 17.273; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.273; 24. 7-Scott Bogucki, 17.297; 25. 98-Tyler Bear, 17.315; 26. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.351; 27. 70-Sammy Swindell, 17.351; 28. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.352; 29. 77-Zach Newlin, 17.354; 30. 35-Tyler Reeser, 17.360; 31. 6-Ryan Smith, 17.368; 32. 27-Devon Borden, 17.412; 33. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.417; 34. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 17.452; 35. 5G-Briggs Danner, 17.574; 36. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 17.682; 37. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 17.692; 38. 19S-Curt Stroup, 17.703; 39. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.803; 40. 14T-Tyler Walton, 17.865; 41. 19mm-Landon Myers, 17.866; 42. 8-Nick Sweigart, 18.461; 43. 91F-Tony Fiore, 18.607; 44. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.909

Heat 1 (10 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [4]; 2. 98-Tyler Bear [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [6]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [8]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [7]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [9]; 8. 33-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 9. 17-Steve Buckwalter [10]; 10. 77-Zach Newlin [1]; 11. 19mm-Landon Myers [11]

Heat 2 (10 Laps)
45-Jeff Halligan [5]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 35-Tyler Reeser [1]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [3]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 55W-Mike Wagner [7]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman [2]; 8. 1-Logan Wagner [8]; 9. 19S-Curt Stroup [10]; 10. 28-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 11. 8-Nick Sweigart [11]

Heat 3 (10 Laps)
6-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 6. 70-Sammy Swindell [2]; 7. 5G-Briggs Danner [9]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 9. 11T-TJ Stutts [10]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 11. 91F-Tony Fiore [11]

Heat 4 (10 Laps)
69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 2. 29-Danny Dietrich [6]; 3. 67-Justin Whittall [4]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 5. 27-Devon Borden [1]; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 7. 11-Parker Price Miller [7]; 8. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [9]; 9. 7-Scott Bogucki [3]; 10. 14T-Tyler Walton [10]; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker [11]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney [3]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 4. 35-Tyler Reeser [5]; 5. 6-Ryan Smith [4]; 6. 33-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [10]; 8. 70-Sammy Swindell [7]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]; 10. 5G-Briggs Danner [12]; 11. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [13]; 12. 17-Steve Buckwalter [14]; 13. 7-Scott Bogucki [11]; 14. 11T-TJ Stutts [17]; 15. 8-Nick Sweigart [18]; 16. 12w-Troy Fraker [20]; 17. 27-Devon Borden [9]; 18. 19S-Curt Stroup [16]; 19. 77-Zach Newlin [15]; 20. 91F-Tony Fiore [19]; 21. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [21]; 22. 28-Brandon Spithaler [22]; 23. 14T-Tyler Walton [23]

A-main (30 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [6]; 3. 45-Jeff Halligan [5]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [10]; 6. 1-Logan Wagner [14]; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease [19]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 9. 29-Danny Dietrich [7]; 10. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [25]; 11. 55W-Mike Wagner [11]; 12. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 13. 67-Justin Whittall [17]; 14. 11-Parker Price Miller [15]; 15. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 16. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 17. 17B-Bill Balog [21]; 18. 5C-Dylan Cisney [22]; 19. 4-Cap Henry [18]; 20. 98-Tyler Bear [20]; 21. 35-Tyler Reeser [24]; 22. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 23. 51-Freddie Rahmer [23]; 24. 10-Zeb Wise [13]; 25. 24-Rico Abreu [1] Lap Leaders: Chris Windom (1-9), Anthony Macri (10-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri (4)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Anthony Macri | 16.499

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (May 29): Lucas Wolfe (+15)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 29):
Tyler Courtney - 1954
Parker Price-Miller - 1910
Justin Peck - 1908
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1882
Cap Henry -1846
Bill Balog - 1842
Zeb Wise - 1822
Cory Eliason - 1794
Kyle Reinhardt - 1702
Chris Windom - 1660

 

 

Anthony Macri outduels Lance Dewease for Weikert Memorial opening night victory worth $10,000

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 28, 2022) - For the second time in as many tries, and for the third time in his career, the “Concrete Kid” Anthony Macri is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, continuing his winning ways with a Bob Weikert Memorial opening night triumph worth $10,000.

Macri, now a three-time Series winner in 2022 with his first occurring at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway on April 21, was forced to do things the hard way on Saturday night at the “Speed Palace,” outdueling National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Lance Dewease, in a four-lap slugfest, utilizing a turn four slider to take command officially on lap 29 of 30. Not wanting to surrender, Dewease pulled even with Macri down the backstretch on the final circuit, but Macri’s momentum through turns three and four propelled the Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, native to the point with a final margin of victory equaling 0.289 seconds.

Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich led the first 24 circuits before giving up the top spot to Dewease. The pair battled side-by-side through turn four, but contact with the outside retaining wall by Dietrich allowed Dewease to ultimately slip by.

“That was a blast,” Anthony Macri said, driver of the J&S Classics/C&D Rigging/Valley Supply/No. 39M sprint car. “I knew Lance was probably way too tight to run the top like I was. I knew that was where I was going to make my momentum. At that point, I knew I just had to keep the tires underneath me and force myself to think how Lance would think. He’s a smart race car driver, and he was probably trying to mess my air up. I just tried to zig when he zagged and do what I could to get by him.

“Hats off to this entire team,” Macri concluded. “Everyone works so hard and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish. Hopefully we can come back here tomorrow and do it again.”

Danny Dietrich held on to finish third to open Weikert Memorial weekend, followed by Brent Marks and Justin Peck.

The Bob Weikert Memorial, honoring legendary car owner and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Bob Weikert, will continue at the “Speed Palace” Sunday, May 29, with the $29,000-to-win finale.

Sunday, May 29
Port Royal Speedway | $29,000
Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | May 28, 2022:
Event: Bob Weikert Memorial N1 | $10,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 16.138
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Lance Dewease | 16.156
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Jeff Galligan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Lucas Wolfe
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Bear
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tyler Reeser
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (+3)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Jeff Halligan

Qualifying

Group (A)
69K-Lance Dewease, 16.156; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 16.346; 3. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.391; 4. 70-Sammy Swindell, 16.462; 5. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.513; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.526; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki, 16.531; 8. 67-Justin Whittall, 16.543; 9. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.574; 10. 19M-Brent Marks, 16.610; 11. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.634; 12. 21-Brian Brown, 16.651; 13. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.651; 14. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.713; 15. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.738; 16. 19mm-Landon Myers, 16.762; 17. 6-Ryan Smith, 16.769; 18. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 16.832; 19. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 16.847; 20. 98-Tyler Bear, 16.858; 21. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.879; 22. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.885; 23. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.901; 24. 11-Parker Price Miller, 16.904; 25. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.940; 26. 19-Chris Windom, 16.977; 27. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 16.980; 28. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.065; 29. 77-Zach Newlin, 17.069; 30. 45-Jeff Halligan, 17.074; 31. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.085; 32. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 17.144; 33. 24-Rico Abreu, 17.189; 34. 4-Cap Henry, 17.237; 35. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.260; 36. 19s-Curt Stroup, 17.261; 37. 14T-Tyler Walton, 17.329; 38. 8-Nick Sweigart, 17.366; 39. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 17.402; 40. 35-Tyler Reeser, 17.775; 41. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.625

Heat 1 (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 29-Danny Dietrich [6]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner [2]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [8]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [4]; 7. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 9. 14T-Tyler Walton [10]; 10. 12w-Troy Fraker [11]; 11. 77-Zach Newlin [3]

Heat 2 (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
45-Jeff Halligan [1]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 5. 19M-Brent Marks [6]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 7. 33-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 8. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 10. 8-Nick Sweigart [10]

Heat 3 (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 2. 17-Steve Buckwalter [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 7. 5C-Dylan Cisney [8]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [6]; 9. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [10]; 10. 7-Scott Bogucki [7]

Heat 4 (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
98-Tyler Bear [4]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 4. 35-Tyler Reeser [10]; 5. 28-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 6. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman [2]; 8. 70-Sammy Swindell [8]; 9. 19mm-Landon Myers [5]; 10. 19s-Curt Stroup [9]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 6-Ryan Smith [5]; 3. 45-Jeff Halligan [6]; 4. 7-Scott Bogucki [4]; 5. 35-Tyler Reeser [9]; 6. 19mm-Landon Myers [8]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [14]; 9. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 11. 33-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 12. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [17]; 13. 47K-Kody Lehman [13]; 14. 19s-Curt Stroup [19]; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 16. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 17. 77-Zach Newlin [18]; 18. 28-Brandon Spithaler [12]; 19. 8-Nick Sweigart [20]; 20. 14T-Tyler Walton [16]; 21. 12w-Troy Fraker [21]

A-main (30 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [7]; 3. 29-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks [10]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [18]; 7. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 8. 1-Logan Wagner [11]; 9. 67-Justin Whittall [1]; 10. 10-Zeb Wise [14]; 11. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 12. 55W-Mike Wagner [19]; 13. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [17]; 14. 18-Gio Scelzi [12]; 15. 11-Parker Price Miller [16]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog [15]; 17. 45-Jeff Halligan [23]; 18. 26-Cory Eliason [21]; 19. 6-Ryan Smith [22]; 20. 98-Tyler Bear [6]; 21. 7-Scott Bogucki [24]; 22. 70-Sammy Swindell [13]; 23. 17-Steve Buckwalter [4]; 24. 20-Ryan Taylor [20]; 25. 11T-TJ Stutts [26]; 26. 33-Gerard McIntyre [25] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-24), Lance Dewease (25-28), Anthony Macri (29, 30).

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Anthony Macri (3)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lance Dewease | 16.156

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)
Port Royal, PA (May 28): Lucas Wolfe (+12)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 28):
Tyler Courtney - 1864
Parker Price-Miller - 1820
Justin Peck - 1818
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1792
Cap Henry - 1756
Bill Balog - 1752
Zeb Wise - 1732
Cory Eliason - 1704
Kyle Reinhardt - 1612
Chris Windom - 1570

 

 

All Stars set for major Memorial Day Weekend swing through Pennsylvania Posse Country

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 25, 2022) - Memorial Day Weekend means big money for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as the Series is set for a three-race swing through the heart of Pennsylvania Posse Country beginning with the $10,000-to-win Randy Wolfe Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 27. Just the tip of the iceberg, The Grove’s Wolfe Tribute, the second Williams Grove Speedway appearance by the All Star Circuit of Champions of 2022, will launch a mammoth holiday weekend for the Series, awarding a three-day winner’s share equaling $49,000 with over half of the total be awarded on Sunday night.

Brent Marks is the most recent All Star Circuit of Champions winner at the world-famous paperclip, scoring the $6,000 Tommy Hinnershitz Classic title on April 22 over Lance Dewease and Danny Dietrich.

After the All Stars and Pennsylvania Posse battle at Williams Grove Speedway, competitors and teams will turn north and invade Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, for a two-day blockbuster on Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29. The Bob Weikert Memorial, honoring legendary car owner and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Bob Weikert, will be the headline attraction at the “Speed Palace” awarding $10,000 on Saturday and $29,000 on Sunday; the “29’ referencing the Bob Weikert-owned No. 29.

Lance Dewease is the defending Bob Weikert Memorial champion, scoring the $29,000 payday over Port Royal Speedway track titlist, Logan Wagner, and eventual All Star champion, Tyler Courtney. The 2021 event was actually pushed to Monday, as weather wreaked havoc on the weekend ultimately forcing the postponement.

The All Stars will head to Central Pennsylvania fresh off of a three-race swing through The Badger State, joining the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series for events at Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track, and Angell Park Speedway, on Friday through Sunday, May 20-22. Although the visit to Wilmot was eventually canceled due to early evening showers invading the area just before qualifying, action went on as planned at Plymouth and Angell Park with the All Stars ultimately sweeping the weekend. Bill Balog, a former ten-time IRA champion turned All Star, and Hunter Schuerenberg, now a three-time All Star winner in 2022, split the victories with Balog winning at Plymouth and Schuerenberg winning at Angell Park.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, who swept the 2022 championship points opener at Attica Raceway Park, is currently on top of the All Star championship standings, holding down a 47-point cushion over Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller. Although Price-Miller has yet to visit All Star victory lane in 2022, the Kokomo, Indiana, native owns 11 top-ten scores in 12 feature starts.

Justin Peck, aboard the Pennsylvania-based Buch Motorsports entry, is third in the 2022 title chase, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, the leading Series winner during point-earning competition, and Cap Henry, driver of the Lane Racing No. 4.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

WEEKEND AGENDA:
Friday, May 27
Williams Grove Speedway | $10,000
Pit Gates: 5:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 28
Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, May 29
Port Royal Speedway | $29,000
Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Hunter Schuerenberg (3)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Cap Henry | 11.952

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)
Angell Park, WI (May 22): Tyler Courtney (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 22):
Tyler Courtney - 1774
Parker Price-Miller - 1730
Justin Peck - 1728
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1702
Cap Henry - 1666
Bill Balog - 1662
Zeb Wise - 1642
Cory Eliason - 1614
Kyle Reinhardt - 1522
Chris Windom - 1480

 

 

The North Pole Nightmare leads all 30 for All Star / IRA victory at Plymouth Dirt Track

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (May 21, 2022) - Bill Balog certainly knows his way around Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, and for the second time in as many tries, the “North Pole Nightmare” is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series main event winner at the Plymouth, Wisconsin, bullring, this time leading all 30 circuits from the front row for a $6,000 payday. The victory, capping what was basically a perfect evening for Balog with heat race and dash victories padding his preliminary effort, bumped his All Star career win total to three, two of which at Plymouth Dirt Track.

Gibson, Wisconsin’s Danny Schlafer, a regular contender with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, finished second on Saturday night at Plymouth, followed by Scotty Thiel, Parker Price-Miller, and Kyle Reinhardt.

“It feels really good to get a win in front of these Wisconsin fans, as well as get a win for all of our great partners. They are the reason we get to do this and it feels good to be standing up here for them,” Bill Balog said, a ten-time IRA champion and driver of the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup/Wayne Corini CPA/No. 17B sprint car. “I wish we had the opportunity to race in Wisconsin a little more often.”

Starting from the pole position via dash victory, Balog’s campaign at the front of the field was relatively unchallenged, outdueling not only the competitors who were battling behind him, but simultaneously conquering waves of lapped traffic, all while maintaining control on a quick and narrow racing surface. A caution on lap ten would help alleviate an early run in with slower cars, but a long stretch of green from that point forward would eventually lead to additional roadblocks. A big move on lap 17 that allowed Balog to clear two lappers at once all but sealed the deal for the North Pole Nightmare.

“We were so good here tonight. I wish we could translate our speed here to other short tracks that we visit throughout the season,” Balog continued. “I was so focused on hitting my marks, especially in traffic. I wanted to make sure I was exiting every corner on the top of the race track. That allowed me to carry my momentum through the straights and use that momentum to pick off lapped cars. Regardless, we got it done and I’m proud of everyone involved. Hopefully we can repeat tomorrow at Angell Park.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will conclude their three-race turned two-race sweep through the southern half of The Badger State with a stop at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, May 22. Matching Wilmot and Plymouth, Sunday's weekend cap will award $6,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Dirt Track | May 21, 2022:
Event: All Star vs. IRA Outlaw Sprint Series
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 36
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Justin Peck | 11.144
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 10.895
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Cap Henry
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Danny Schlafer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Bill Balog
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Steve Meyer
Tezos A-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Justin Peck (+13)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Russ Borland

Qualifying

Group (A)
73-Scotty Thiel, 10.941; 2. 3N-Jake Neuman, 11.162; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 11.238; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.295; 5. 14-Sean Rayhall, 11.536; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz, 11.584; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 11.729; 8. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 11.747; 9. 24-Scott Conger, 11.993

Group (B)
11-Parker Price Miller, 10.895; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 10.960; 3. 25-Danny Schlafer, 11.163; 4. 7-Scott Bogucki, 11.258; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.272; 6. 85M-Steve Meyer, 11.318; 7. 21-Carson Short, 11.368; 8. 29-Hunter Custer, 11.490; 9. 19CW-Ion Stear, 11.993

Group (C)
65-Jordan Goldesberry, 11.332; 2. 9KK-Kyle Schuett, 11.348; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.360; 4. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 11.360; 5. 39-Jake Blackhurst, 11.367; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 11.381; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 11.404; 8. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 11.560; 9. 68-Dave Uttech, 11.565

Group (D)
13-Justin Peck, 11.108; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.199; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 11.277; 4. 14M-Jack Rouston, 11.360; 5. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 11.383; 6. 26T-Tyler Tischendorf, 11.475; 7. 19-Chris Windom, 11.483; 8. 79-Blake Nimee, 11.561; 9. 23-Russel Borland, 11.574

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 3N-Jake Neuman [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 5. 14-Sean Rayhall [5]; 6. 4B-Scott Biertzer [8]; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder [7]; 8. 24-Scott Conger [9]; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
25-Danny Schlafer [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 21-Carson Short [7]; 6. 85M-Steve Meyer [6]; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki [3]; 8. 29-Hunter Custer [8]; 9. 19CW-Ion Stear [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 9KK-Kyle Schuett [1]; 3. 28-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 4. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [7]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [4]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [6]; 7. 39-Jake Blackhurst [5]; 8. 68-Dave Uttech [9]; 9. 87A-Austin Hartmann [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 79-Blake Nimee [8]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [7]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [9]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 7. 14M-Jack Rouston [3]; 8. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [5]; 9. 26T-Tyler Tischendorf [6]

Dash (6 Laps)
17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 25-Danny Schlafer [1]; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel [7]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [5]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [8]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 39-Jake Blackhurst [7]; 3. 7-Scott Bogucki [2]; 4. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [4]; 5. 85M-Steve Meyer [3]; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [9]; 7. 68-Dave Uttech [11]; 8. 4B-Scott Biertzer [5]; 9. 14M-Jack Rouston [6]; 10. 43-Jereme Schroeder [8]; 11. 29-Hunter Custer [10]; 12. 4K-Kris Spitz [15]; 13. 24-Scott Conger [12]; 14. 87A-Austin Hartmann [14]; 15. 26T-Tyler Tischendorf [13]

A-main (30 Laps)
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 25-Danny Schlafer [2]; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise [9]; 8. 13-Justin Peck [21]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [13]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [8]; 11. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 12. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [16]; 13. 21-Carson Short [18]; 14. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [6]; 15. 79-Blake Nimee [15]; 16. 39-Jake Blackhurst [22]; 17. 3N-Jake Neuman [10]; 18. 7-Scott Bogucki [23]; 19. 19-Chris Windom [17]; 20. 23-Russel Borland [20]; 21. 9KK-Kyle Schuett [11]; 22. 14-Sean Rayhall [19]; 23. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [24]; 24. 28-Brandon Spithaler [14] Lap Leaders: Bill Balog (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Bill Balog

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Parker Price-Miller | 10.895

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)
Plymouth, WI (May 21): Justin Peck (+13)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 21):
Tyler Courtney - 1634
Parker Price-Miller - 1586
Justin Peck - 1582
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1552
Cap Henry - 1528
Bill Balog - 1520
Zeb Wise - 1518
Cory Eliason - 1478
Kyle Reinhardt - 1418
Chris Windom - 1346

 

 

Persistent rain forces cancellation of All Star/IRA visit to Wilmot Raceway

WILMOT, Wis. (May 20, 2022) - Just as Dixie Vodka Qualifying was set to commence for the second time (weather stopping the first attempt after three cars), Mother Nature stepped in and interfered yet again, ultimately forcing the cancellation of the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series visit to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. The event will not be rescheduled.

There were 37 sprint cars signed in for the $6,000-to-win program.

Those seeking an admission refund can do so by mailing in your wristband to:

Kenosha County Fair
PO Box 96
Wilmot, WI
53192

Please include your name and an address to mail refund.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will host the All Stars and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series on Saturday, May 21. Bill Balog, unarguably the most decorated competitor in IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series history, racking up ten titles before hopping on the All Star trail full time, is the defending winner at Plymouth Dirt Track, keeping Ian Madsen and Rico Abreu at bay for a $6,000 share. In fact, the Plymouth victory resulted in Balog’s first-ever All Star triumph.

 

 

Tezos All Stars to battle IRA Series in Wisconsin tripleheader beginning tomorrow at Wilmot Raceway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 19, 2022) - For the second consecutive season, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will face-off against the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in a three-race sweep through The Badger State, once again visiting Wilmot Raceway, the Plymouth Dirt Track, and Angell Park Speedway in consecutive fashion. Action will kick-off tomorrow evening, Friday, May 20, at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

Defending All Star champion and current championship points leader, Tyler Courtney, is the defending Wilmot Raceway winner, scoring a $6,000 payday over Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Ian Madsen and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason. Just like a season ago, the 2022 visit will also award a $6,000 payday, padding what is to be a total weekend winner's share equaling $18,000.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will host the All Star/IRA challenge on Saturday, May 21. Bill Balog, unarguably the most decorated competitor in IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series history, racking up ten titles before hopping on the All Star trail full time, is the defending winner at Plymouth Dirt Track, keeping Ian Madsen and Rico Abreu at bay for a $6,000 share. In fact, the Plymouth victory resulted in Balog’s first-ever All Star triumph.

The All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will conclude their three-race sweep through the southern half of The Badger State with a stop at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, May 22. Matching Wilmot and Plymouth, Sunday's weekend cap will award $6,000.

Going back-to-back on the weekend, Balog is also the defending Angell Park winner, topping a repeat podium from a night prior with Madsen and Abreu in tow.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will lead the All Star charge into Wisconsin as the current All Star championship leader, in command with a 56-point cushion over Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck.

Courtney and Peck each own two point-earning victories on the season with Peck earning the most recent during a stop at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, on Sunday, May 15. In fact, the Monrovia, Indiana, native was a two-time winner during the recent weekend, scoring an $8,500 victory at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, just two nights prior.

Courtney earned his pair of point-awarding victories, accomplished in sweeping fashion, during Attica Raceway Park’s annual Spring Nationals on April 15-16.

Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller is currently third in the All Star championship standings, followed by recent Wayne County Speedway winner, Hunter Schuerenberg, and Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry.

The “Big Wheel” Scotty Thiel will help the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series defend home dirt during the coming weekend, entering the Wisconsin triple as the current Series point leader, as well as the only winner. The Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native is two for two with the IRA in 2022, leading every lap of feature action at Beaver Dam Raceway and Sycamore Speedway, respectively. Jake Neuman is currently second in the IRA standings, followed by Jordan Goldesberry, Jeremy Schultz, and Danny Schlafer.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

WEEKEND AGENDA:
Friday, May 20
Wilmot Raceway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 2:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 21
Plymouth Dirt Track | $6,000
Pit Gates: 1:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 22
Angell Park Speedway | $6,000
Pit Gates: 1:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 4:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5:45 p.m.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 15):
Tyler Courtney - 1414
Justin Peck - 1358
Parker Price-Miller - 1354
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1324
Cap Henry - 1310
Zeb Wise - 1292
Bill Balog - 1280
Cory Eliason - 1256
Kyle Reinhardt - 1188
Chris Windom - 1144

 

 

Justin Peck wins with late move at Waynesfield Raceway Park

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (May 15, 2022) - Earning his second Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory in just three starts, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck capped the three-race All Star swing through Michigan and Ohio with a win at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, utilizing a late move in traffic to get by race long leader, Scott Bogucki. Bumping his career total to seven Series victories, Peck’s winning move occurred on lap 24, diving through turns three and four to slip up and in front of Bogucki by the exit of the corner. Peck showed his nose on a few occasions before earning the point officially, driving on to secure a $6,000 payday in his first-ever Waynesfield All Star triumph.

“I can’t say enough about these Coastal Race Parts guys. They keep plugging away and even when we think we have something figured out, they give me an even faster race car,” Justin Peck said, driver of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts No. 13 sprint car. “The bottom really started to clean off and we were able to kinda use that lane to capitalize and get by Bogucki. I knew if I was going to get by him, I was going to have to search around because he was getting a lot better runs off of four.

“I love coming to Waynesfield,” Peck added. “This place is awesome.”

A hard-charging Cole Duncan, who climbed 16 positions during the 30-lap program, chased Peck to the finish, followed by Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney, Rookie of the Year contender, Kevin Thomas Jr., and Wayne County winner, Hunter Schuerenberg.

“The track was starting to clean off and we decided to go back to what we knew that works,” Cole Duncan said following his 16 position charge. “We were right there, but I think we could have been just a little bit better…second sucks.”

While Peck maintained the point, a lot was going on behind him, as the final six circuits would see four podium contenders get caught up in incidents negating all potential for a top three finish. Scott Bogucki and Kyle Reinhardt, who were racing in the second and third positions at the time of the affair, made contact on the front stretch on lap 25 resulting in a caution. Zeb Wise and Cap Henry would also make contact while battling for a podium, again on the front stretch during the first of two green-white-checkered attempts; each driver was forced to retire.

UP NEXT:
On deck, an All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Wisconsin tripleheader on Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, visiting Wilmot Raceway, the Plymouth Dirt Track, and Angell Park Speedway in consecutive fashion. All three events will award $6,000 paydays.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Waynesfield Raceway Park | May 15, 2022:
Event: Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 23
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 10.211
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Scott Bogucki | 10.040
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Scott Bogucki
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: N/A
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: N/A
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Cole Duncan (+16)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Ricky Peterson

Qualifying

Group (A)
7-Scott Bogucki, 10.040; 2. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 10.178; 3. 10-Zeb Wise, 10.180; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller, 10.201; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 10.203; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 10.257; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 10.273; 8. 26-Cory Eliason, 10.283; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.296; 10. 17B-Bill Balog, 10.312; 11. 99-Skylar Gee, 10.321; 12. 5T-Travis Philo, 10.322; 13. 19-Chris Windom, 10.332; 14. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 10.332; 15. 18-Cole Macedo, 10.369; 16. 21-Carson Short, 10.377; 17. 101-Cale Thomas, 10.378; 18. 22-Cole Duncan, 10.383; 19. 97-Greg Wilson, 10.506; 20. 4-Cap Henry, 10.514; 21. 14-Gary Taylor, 10.596; 22. 11N-Harli White, 10.622; 23. 2-Ricky Peterson, 10.691

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 7-Scott Bogucki [4]; 6. 21-Carson Short [6]; 7. 11N-Harli White [8]; 8. 97-Greg Wilson [7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [5]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 5. 101-Cale Thomas [6]; 6. 28-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [3]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top ALL Transfer
91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo [5]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. 14-Gary Taylor [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
7-Scott Bogucki [2]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 28-Brandon Spithaler [5]

A-main (30 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [3]; 2. 22-Cole Duncan [18]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 4. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [11]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 6. 18-Cole Macedo [13]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [15]; 9. 19-Chris Windom [10]; 10. 11N-Harli White [20]; 11. 28-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 12. 7-Scott Bogucki [1]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 14. 17B-Bill Balog [12]; 15. 14-Gary Taylor [19]; 16. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 17. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 18. 2-Ricky Peterson [21]; 19. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 20. 101-Cale Thomas [16]; 21. 21-Carson Short [17]; 22. 97-Greg Wilson [22] Lap Leaders: Scott Bogucki (1-23), Justin Peck (24-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Justin Peck (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Scott Bogucki | 10.040

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)
Waynesfield, OH (May 15): Cole Duncan (+16)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 15):
Tyler Courtney - 1414
Justin Peck - 1358
Parker Price-Miller - 1354
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1324
Cap Henry - 1310
Zeb Wise - 1292
Bill Balog - 1280
Cory Eliason - 1256
Kyle Reinhardt - 1188
Chris Windom - 1144

 

 

“Hunter Percent” one hundred percent at Wayne County Speedway for second Tezos All Star victory of 2022

ORRVILLE, Ohio (May 14, 2022) - For the second time in four starts, and for the second time of 2022, “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, accomplishing his recent feat in front of a packed house at the legendary Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday, May 14.

Schuerenberg, who earned his first All Star victory of the season at Lernerville Speedway on April 29, led all 30 circuits at “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” forced to fend off persistent challenges by Friday night winner and fellow All Star title contender, Justin Peck. Overall, Schuerenberg is now a three-time winner with “America’s Series,” each accomplished in a different state including New York, Pennsylvania, and now Ohio.

“I can’t say enough about how proud I am of this team. Giving Clinton and Danny more responsibility, and taking the wrenches out of my hands to focus more on driving, has been a big game changer for this team, and they’ve proven themselves,” Hunter Schuerenberg explained, ace of the Vermeer Motorsports/Logan Contracting/No. 55 sprint car. “Clinton has been a part of my family since he was ten years old. And he’s a race car driver, too, so he’s very good at understanding what I’m trying to relate. And Danny, I’m not sure I know anyone that likes working with tires as much as he does. He works harder at it than anyone in the pit area. This whole combination is special right now.”

Although Schuerenberg led them all, a caution with two laps remaining would actually stir the pot for Orrville fans, giving Peck one last chance to pounce on the Sikeston, Missouri, native. The ensuing single file restart would ultimately prove to be unproductive for Peck, having to settle for second with Zeb Wise, Parker Price-Miller, and a hard-charging Tyler Courtney in tow. Wise, who started fifth, claimed the final podium spot in the final corner.

At the time of the final caution, traffic was a huge factor, finding the back of the pack for the first time on lap 23; prior cautions on laps three, eight, and 15 would help keep Schuerenberg’s nose clean.

“I would have rather raced through traffic than see that last caution come out,” Schuerenberg added, who scored $6,000 for his win. “I’ve grown to be really comfortable in traffic and I knew with slower cars on the bottom, I could use them as a block and keep others from racing below me. Actually, that caution made me nervous for those last two laps because I was getting so tight through the corners. Momentum changes like that sometimes gives your tires a chance to cool and lose pressure…it all worked out in the end.”

From one Wayne to the next, Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, will cap the weekend tripleheader with an All Star program on Sunday, May 15. Originally slated for Sunday, May 1, but rescheduled due to Mother Nature, the visit Waynesfield’s highbanks will award a $6,000 prize, giving teams an opportunity to test their limits before returning to the western Ohio bullring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. America’s Series made two appearances at Waynesfield Raceway Park in 2021 with Kyle Larson and Cole Duncan each earning one triumph.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway | May 14, 2022:
Event: Wayne County Speedway | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 27
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cale Thomas | 14.934
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 14.625
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cale Thomas
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brandon Spithaler
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Kevin Thomas Jr.
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Chris Myers
Tezos A-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Shawn Hubler

Qualifying

Group (A)
10-Zeb Wise, 14.625; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 14.737; 3. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 14.805; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 14.955; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.959; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.972; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.998; 8. 101-Cale Thomas, 15.035; 9. 28-Brandon Spithaler, 15.128; 10. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.178; 11. 4-Cap Henry, 15.205; 12. 7-Scott Bogucki, 15.329; 13. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.335; 14. 9-Andrew Palker, 15.411; 15. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 15.430; 16. 8-Zach Ames, 15.431; 17. 38K-Chris Myers, 15.463; 18. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.479; 19. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 15.631; 20. 38-Leyton Wagner, 15.679; 21. 20B-Cody Bova, 15.732; 22. 21-Carson Short, 15.756; 23. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman, 15.762; 24. 19-Chris Windom, 15.841; 25. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.976; 26. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 16.118; 27. 11H-Shawn Hubler, 16.162

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 5. 21-Carson Short [8]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [7]; 8. 8-Zach Ames [6]; 9. 16-Danny Mumaw [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
101-Cale Thomas [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 5. 70M-Henry Malcuit [9]; 6. 38-Leyton Wagner [7]; 7. 9-Andrew Palker [5]; 8. 38K-Chris Myers [6]; 9. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 7-Scott Bogucki [3]; 3. 97-Greg Wilson [6]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 5. 28-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [8]; 7. 11H-Shawn Hubler [9]; 8. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 9. 20B-Cody Bova [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
28-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [6]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 6. 101-Cale Thomas [5]

B-main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [3]; 2. 9-Andrew Palker [2]; 3. 11H-Shawn Hubler [4]; 4. 8-Zach Ames [5]; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw [9]; 6. 38K-Chris Myers [6]; 7. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 8. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [8]; 9. 20B-Cody Bova [7]

A-main (30 Laps)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [16]; 6. 101-Cale Thomas [6]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [10]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 10. 28-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [9]; 12. 19-Chris Windom [18]; 13. 21-Carson Short [14]; 14. 3J-Trey Jacobs [13]; 15. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [19]; 16. 7-Scott Bogucki [8]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 18. 38K-Chris Myers [24]; 19. 8-Zach Ames [22]; 20. 16-Danny Mumaw [23]; 21. 70M-Henry Malcuit [15]; 22. 9-Andrew Palker [20]; 23. 38-Leyton Wagner [17]; 24. 11H-Shawn Hubler [21] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Hunter Schuerenberg (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Zeb Wise | 14.625

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)
Wayne County, OH (May 14): Tyler Courtney (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 14):
Tyler Courtney - 1270
Parker Price-Miller - 1242
Justin Peck - 1208
Cap Henry - 1192
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1184
Zeb Wise - 1176
Bill Balog - 1158
Cory Eliason - 1120
Kyle Reinhardt - 1064
Chris Windom - 1012

 

 

Justin Peck wins Mace Thomas Classic at I-96 Speedway for $8,500 payday

LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (May 13, 2022) - Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck put on a show Friday night in I-96 Speedway’s annual Mace Thomas Classic, not only securing his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season, but doing so in dramatic fashion, forced to battle through back-to-back green-white-checkered restarts with defending Series champion, Tyler Courtney, hot on his heels. Suffice it to say, Peck withstood the pressures, earning an $8,500 payday in the process while locking down a sixth-career All Star victory. Impressive enough, all six of Peck’s All Star triumphs occurred at different facilities with his I-96 win being a first-ever in the Wolverine State.

“I feel like we’ve had speed all year, but tonight we were able to put it all together. For a while there, we weren’t able to get anything to go our way,” Peck said in victory lane, driver of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts/No. 13 sprint car. “I knew with a guy like Tyler (Courtney) behind me that things may get a little hairy, especially with those two late restarts. But luckily, we were able to hold them off. My guys have been giving me a fast hot rod these last few races, so I’m glad to finally be able to get it done.”

Starting from the outside-pole position, Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise earned the initial jump, soon entering a tussle with Team 73’s Scotty Thiel, who ultimately snagged the top spot from the third-year All Star on lap three. The “Big Wheel” maintained the point position until lap 14 when Peck, who started third on the A-Main grid, drove underneath the Sheboygan, Wisconsin, native at the exit of turn four. Thiel’s lead was large before Peck took command, but an evil mixture of heavy lapped traffic and an unforgiving turn four cushion got the best of the recent two-time IRA winner.

Once in command, it was relatively smooth sailing for Peck and the “Buch Misfits” entry, that until the final two cautions on lap 29. Courtney, who battled ahead from the outside of row five, did his best to show his nose on each of the two-to-go restarts, but the efforts were not enough. “Sunshine” went on to finish second on Friday evening, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, and Parker Price-Miller.

UP NEXT:
Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will be next on the hit list with a visit set for Saturday, May 14, replacing the originally scheduled stop in Joliet, Illinois. Known for its elbows-up attitude and bullring action, Wayne County, awarding $6,000 on Saturday night, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions twice during the 2022 season with the second occurring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Monday, June 13. The lone visit to “Orrville’s Historic Oval” in 2021 was captured by NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, outrunning Zeb Wise and Paul McMahan for a $6,000 Speedweek payday.

From one Wayne to the next, Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, will cap the weekend tripleheader with an All Star program on Sunday, May 15. Originally slated for Sunday, May 1, but rescheduled due to Mother Nature, the visit Waynesfield’s highbanks will award a $6,000 prize, giving teams an opportunity to test their limits before returning to the western Ohio bullring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. America’s Series made two appearances at Waynesfield Raceway Park in 2021 with Kyle Larson and Cole Duncan each earning one triumph.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-96 Speedway | May 13, 2022:
Event: Mace Thomas Classic | $8,500
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 29
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 13.360
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Scotty Thiel
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Scotty Thiel
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Greg Wilson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tylar Rankin
Tezos A-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Scott Bogucki (+11)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Greg Wilson

Qualifying

Group (A)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.377; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 13.389; 3. 101-Cale Thomas, 13.398; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.447; 5. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 13.468; 6. 24D-Danny Sams III, 13.495; 7. 19-Chris Windom, 13.532; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 13.566; 9. 73-Scotty Thiel, 13.570; 10. 7m-Geoff Dodge, 13.609; 11. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.635; 12. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 13.667; 13. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.671; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.676; 15. 85-Dustin Daggett, 13.688; 16. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.727; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.746; 18. 25M-Ryan Ruhl, 13.748; 19. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 13.760; 20. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 13.840; 21. 11N-Harli White, 13.869; 22. 14-Tyler Street, 14.027; 23. 7-Scott Bogucki, 14.063; 24. 16C-Tylar Rankin, 14.120; 25. 23-Russel Borland, 14.132; 26. 97-Greg Wilson, 14.157; 27. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 14.544; 28. 27K-Zac Broughman, 15.242; 29. 28-Brandon Spithaler, NT

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [6]; 4. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [7]; 5. 7m-Geoff Dodge [3]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 23-Russel Borland [9]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 9. 14-Tyler Street [8]; 10. 27K-Zac Broughman [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
11K-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [7]; 8. 97-Greg Wilson [9]; 9. 7-Scott Bogucki [8]; 10. 28-Brandon Spithaler [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 2. 101-Cale Thomas [4]; 3. 24D-Danny Sams III [1]; 4. 85-Dustin Daggett [5]; 5. 71H-Max Stambaugh [3]; 6. 25M-Ryan Ruhl [6]; 7. 16C-Tylar Rankin [8]; 8. 11N-Harli White [7]; 9. 41-Thomas Schinderle [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
73-Scotty Thiel [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 4. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 6. 101-Cale Thomas [4]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
97-Greg Wilson [6]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 3. 7-Scott Bogucki [8]; 4. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [2]; 5. 11N-Harli White [5]; 6. 23-Russel Borland [4]; 7. 16C-Tylar Rankin [3]; 8. 14-Tyler Street [7]; 9. 27K-Zac Broughman [10]; 10. 28-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 11. 41-Thomas Schinderle [9]

A-main (30 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [3]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [9]; 6. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [12]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [17]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [14]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 10. 97-Greg Wilson [19]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [16]; 12. 7-Scott Bogucki [23]; 13. 71H-Max Stambaugh [15]; 14. 101-Cale Thomas [6]; 15. 11N-Harli White [22]; 16. 19-Chris Windom [20]; 17. 24D-Danny Sams III [8]; 18. 23-Russel Borland [24]; 19. 85-Dustin Daggett [11]; 20. 7m-Geoff Dodge [13]; 21. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 22. 73-Scotty Thiel [1]; 23. 25M-Ryan Ruhl [18]; 24. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [21] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1,2), Scotty Thiel (3-13), Justin Peck (14-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg
Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Justin Peck

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373
Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Hunter Schuerenberg | 13.377

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)
Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)
I-96 Speedway, MI (May 13): Scott Bogucki (+11)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of May 13):
Tyler Courtney - 1130
Parker Price-Miller - 1100
Justin Peck - 1062
Cap Henry - 1060
Hunter Schuerenberg - 1034
Zeb Wise - 1032
Bill Balog - 1030
Cory Eliason - 986
Kyle Reinhardt - 948
Chris Windom - 886

 

 

All Stars ready to invade Michigan and Ohio for three-race swing May 13-15

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 11, 2022) - The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will activate their May slate with a three-race swing through Michigan and Ohio, launching the weekend tripleheader with a visit to I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Friday, May 13. Dubbed the Mace Thomas Classic, the one night stand will award an $8,5000 payday - the first and only Michigan appearance for “America’s Series” during the 2022 season. The traveling All Stars battled at I-96 twice a season ago with “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason each earning a trip to victory lane. Courtney’s victory occurred during last year’s Mace Thomas Classic, also awarding an $8,500 payday.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will be next on the hit list with a visit set for Saturday, May 14, replacing the originally scheduled stop in Joliet, Illinois. Known for its elbows-up attitude and bullring action, Wayne County, awarding $6,000 on Saturday night, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions twice during the 2022 season with the second occurring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Monday, June 13. The lone visit to “Orrville’s Historic Oval” in 2021 was captured by NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson, outrunning Zeb Wise and Paul McMahan for a $6,000 Speedweek payday.

From one Wayne to the next, Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, will cap the weekend tripleheader with an All Star program on Sunday, May 15. Originally slated for Sunday, May 1, but rescheduled due to Mother Nature, the visit Waynesfield’s highbanks will award a $6,000 prize, giving teams an opportunity to test their limits before returning the western Ohio bullring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. America’s Series made two appearances at Waynesfield Raceway Park in 2021 with Kyle Larson and Cole Duncan each earning one triumph.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will lead the All Stars into battle during the coming weekend as the current championship points leader. The Indianapolis, Indiana, native and ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC sits on top of the title chase with a 24-point lead over Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller. Courtney owns two point-earning victories on the season, sweeping the Attica Spring Nationals over Easter weekend to launch his title defense.

Price-Miller, who is currently seven for seven in point-earning top-ten finishes in 2022, as well as the owner of one Dixie Fast Time Award, sits just ahead of Cap Henry, Justin Peck, and Bill Balog in the championship standings. Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Kyle Reinhardt, and Tim Shaffer round out the top-ten.

WEEKEND AGENDA: Friday, May 13 I-96 Speedway | $8,500 Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 Wayne County Speedway | $6,000 Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, May 15 Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000 Pit Gates: 1:30 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 4:30 p.m. Hot Laps: 5:15 p.m.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932 East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961 Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249 Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902 Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416 Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373 Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12) East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8) Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16) Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 30): Tyler Courtney - 984 Parker Price-Miller - 960 Cap Henry - 928 Justin Peck - 912 Bill Balog - 902 Hunter Schuerenberg - 890 Zeb Wise - 890 Cory Eliason - 852 Kyle Reinhardt - 812 Tim Shaffer - 790

 

 

Cap Henry takes Sharon Speedway’s Buckeye Cup in final corner drag race

HARTFORD, Ohio (April 30, 2022) - It was down to the wire for Cap Henry and Lane Racing in Sharon Speedway’s annual Buckeye Cup, ultimately scoring their first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season with an epic final corner dive and drag race over Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks. Henry, who led just the final half-straightaway of the 30-lap Buckeye Cup program, made his winning move when Marks attempted to clear a bundle of slower traffic in the final corner, opening the door for Henry to squeeze through on the bottom and out sprint Marks to the line.

The victory, earning the Republic, Ohio, native a $6,500 payday, $500 of which on behalf of Krill Recycling, bumps Henry’s career total to seven with “America’s Series,” this being the first at Sharon Speedway. Brent Marks, who led lap 29, held on to finish second, followed by Parker Price-Miller, Zeb Wise, and George Hobaugh. Hobaugh led the first 28 laps before handling issues allowed multiple cars to slip by. At one time, his lead was commanding, stretching to nearly a full straightaway over Henry and Marks until caution flags appeared on lap 23. Marks ultimately slipped by Hobaugh to lead lap 29.

“I saw Brent (Marks) miss the bottom there in the final two corners and I drove this thing in there as hard as I could…harder than I have the whole race. I think we bumped tires there coming off of four. I didn’t do it on purpose…I just wanted to try and win one,” Cap Henry said in Sharon Speedway victory lane, ace of the Blake’s Hard Cider No. 4. “You never want to get too confident, but this team has been doing all of the right things. We started the year off a lot better than we did last year. I’m just so proud of everyone involved.”

UP NEXT: The highbanks of Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, will conclude the All Stars’ upcoming three-race weekend, set to host the regional travelers on Sunday, May 1. Although a short history with the Series when compared to its weekend schedule mates, Waynesfield is certainly memorable and exciting, providing an elbows-up experience for all who compete. Cole Duncan and Kyle Larson were each victorious at the raceway in 2021 with Larson earning the win during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. It is noted that, should this event be subject to cancellation due to weather, the program will be moved to Sunday, May 15.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | April 30, 2022: Event: Buckeye Cup Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41 Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 14.824 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 14.683 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Dave Blaney Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: George Hobaugh All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Justin Peck Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Cory Eliason Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: George Hobaugh Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Chris Windom Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jeremy Kornbau Tezos A-Main Winner: Cap Henry Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10) Carquest Perseverance Award: Jared Zimbardi

Qualifying

Group (A) 4-Cap Henry, 14.700; 2. 10B-Dave Blaney, 15.072; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.089; 4. 70-Sammy Swindell, 15.433; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 15.485; 6. 17-Josh Baughman, 15.874; 7. 23-Darren Pifer, 16.733; 8. O7-Bradley Howard, 16.814; 9. 29-Logan McCandless, 18.063

Group (B) 10-Zeb Wise, 15.016; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.080; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer, 15.692; 4. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.818; 5. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 16.841; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich, 16.890; 7. 31C-Chase Metheney, 17.024; 8. 11M-Nathen McDowell, 17.979

Group (C) 19M-Brent Marks, 14.721; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.180; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.182; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.736; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus, 16.032; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.170; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser, 16.430; 8. 35W-Jeremy Weaver, 18.020

Group (D) 11-Parker Price Miller, 14.900; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 15.154; 3. 6-Ryan Smith, 15.235; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel, 15.346; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.600; 6. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 16.543; 7. 29S-Dan Shetler, 16.675; 8. 12-Darin Gallagher, 16.792

Group (E) 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.683; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.803; 3. 97-Greg Wilson, 16.679; 4. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 16.692; 5. 33-Brent Matus, 16.710; 6. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 17.037; 7. 6F-Bob Felmlee, 17.125; 8. 7-Scott Bogucki, ---

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 10B-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 70-Sammy Swindell [3]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 7. 23-Darren Pifer [7]; 8. O7-Bradley Howard [8]; 9. 29-Logan McCandless [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 40-George Hobaugh [3]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 5. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [5]; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 7. 11M-Nathen McDowell [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [5]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser [7]; 8. 35W-Jeremy Weaver [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 6-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 6. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [6]; 7. 29S-Dan Shetler [7]; 8. 12-Darin Gallagher [8]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 97-Greg Wilson [2]; 4. 35-Jared Zimbardi [6]; 5. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [3]; 6. 7-Scott Bogucki [8]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [5]; 8. 6F-Bob Felmlee [7]

Dash (6 Laps) 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [9]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 10. 10B-Dave Blaney [6]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 19-Chris Windom [2]; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger [7]; 3. 13M-Brandon Matus [4]; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser [11]; 5. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [6]; 6. 29S-Dan Shetler [12]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [8]; 8. 7-Scott Bogucki [10]; 9. O7-Bradley Howard [17]; 10. 6F-Bob Felmlee [18]; 11. 35W-Jeremy Weaver [19]; 12. 29-Logan McCandless [20]; 13. 73-Scotty Thiel [1]; 14. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [5]; 15. 11M-Nathen McDowell [15]; 16. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 17. 23-Darren Pifer [14]; 18. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 19. 5K-Adam Kekich [9]

A-main (30 Laps) 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [5]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 8. 6-Ryan Smith [13]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 10. 10B-Dave Blaney [10]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 14. 97-Greg Wilson [15]; 15. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [25]; 16. 70-Sammy Swindell [16]; 17. 28-Tim Shaffer [18]; 18. 42-Sye Lynch [17]; 19. O8-Dan Kuriger [22]; 20. 19-Chris Windom [21]; 21. 22-Brandon Spithaler [19]; 22. O7-Bradley Howard [26]; 23. 35-Jared Zimbardi [20]; 24. 13M-Brandon Matus [23]; 25. 11B-Carl Bowser [24]; 26. 99-Skylar Gee [14] Lap Leaders: George Hobaugh (1-28), Brent Marks (29), Cap Henry (30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg Sharon, OH (April 30): Cap Henry

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932 East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961 Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249 Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902 Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416 Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373 Sharon, OH (April 30): Tyler Courtney | 14.683

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12) East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8) Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14) Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16) Sharon, OH (April 30): Kevin Thomas Jr. (+10)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 30): Tyler Courtney - 984 Parker Price-Miller - 960 Cap Henry - 928 Justin Peck - 912 Bill Balog - 902 Hunter Schuerenberg - 890 Zeb Wise - 890 Cory Eliason - 852 Kyle Reinhardt - 812 Tim Shaffer - 790

 

 

Hunter Schuerenberg bests the All Stars in Lernerville Speedway return

SARVER, Pa. (April 29, 2022) - For the first time in 2022, and for the second time in his career, “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is a Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so in exciting fashion at the famed Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania. Schuerenberg’s first-ever All Star victory occurred on July 9 a season ago, winning at Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York.

Utilizing the outside-pole position by way of dash result, Schuerenberg spent most of the first half of the 30-lap program chasing Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, eventually using heavy lapped traffic to his advantage to track down the Monrovia, Indiana, native, by lap 11. Racing nose to tail at the flagstand, Schuerenberg made his move the following circuit, using momentum at the exit of turn two to slingshot by Peck down the backstretch. Their near nose-to-tail battle would continue on, but a caution on lap 14 would give Schuerenberg the break that he needed, bringing down a wall of slower traffic.

From that point forward, Schuerenberg remained in control, surviving periods of additional traffic, which made its return in the final six circuits, and a few late surges by Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson to earn the $6,000 payday. Tyler Courtney slipped by Wilson for second in the final corner, followed by Justin Peck, and a hard charging Logan Wagner, who climbed 16 spots to finish fifth.

“I’m so proud of my crew. We’ve decided to give them a little bit more responsibility this year. I’m not calling any shots on this race car. They have the work ethic to go along with what we need. They may not have everything figured out like a super experienced team, but the work they put in shows,” Hunter Schuerenberg said in Lernerville Speedway victory lane, ace of the Vermeer Motorsports/Logan Contracting/No. 55 sprint car. “They are constantly studying their notes and working on ways to make the car better…and they tell me what I can do better. I think it's all the difference. And I can’t thank the Vermeers enough. They are the ones who took a chance on me in the first place.”

UP NEXT:
Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, is next on the weekend agenda, set to host the All Stars on Saturday evening, April 30. Like Lernerville Speedway, Sharon Speedway has a long history with America’s Series, hosting the winged warriors on 109 occasions with the most recent on July 10, 2021. Spencer Bayston, since making the leap to full-time World of Outlaws competition, is the most recent Sharon Speedway All Star winner, piloting the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11 to an $8,000 Lou Blaney Memorial victory over Cory Eliason and Bill Balog. In total, Sharon’s northeast Ohio complex will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on four occasions in 2022, two of which back-to-back (Sharon Nationals) over Labor Day weekend.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Lernerville Speedway | April 29, 2022:
Event: Lernerville Speedway | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 44
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Scotty Thiel | 13.245
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Logan Wager | 13.373
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Sye Lynch
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Greg Wilson
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Logan Wagner
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Zeb Wise
Tezos A-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Logan Wagner (+16)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Tim Shaffer

Qualifying

Group (A)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.468; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.472; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.569; 4. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 13.577; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.598; 6. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.829; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.849; 8. 19-Chris Windom, 13.867; 9. O7-Bradley Howard, 13.908

Group (B)
1-Logan Wagner, 13.373; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.478; 3. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.606; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.795; 5. 70-Sammy Swindell, 13.983; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich, 13.986; 7. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 14.293; 8. 4K-William Kiley, 15.523; 9. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.598

Group (C)
13-Justin Peck, 13.483; 2. 42-Sye Lynch, 13.536; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.776; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser, 13.792; 5. 7-Scott Bogucki, 13.918; 6. 29S-Dan Shetler, 13.959; 7. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.970; 8. 55s-Matt Sherlock, 14.611; 9. 38-Leyton Wagner, 14.689

Group (D)
73-Scotty Thiel, 13.687; 2. 11K-Buddy Kofoid, 13.818; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 13.942; 4. 6-Ryan Smith, 14.132; 5. 29-Logan McCandless, 14.352; 6. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 14.436; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 14.700; 8. 6F-Bob Felmlee, 14.729; 9. 10-Zeb Wise, NT

Group (E)
19M-Brent Marks, 13.666; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.823; 3. 2-AJ Flick, 13.923; 4. 97-Greg Wilson, 14.190; 5. 12-Darin Gallagher, 14.243; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 14.397; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.553; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 14.706

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [8]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [6]; 9. O7-Bradley Howard [9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 3. 20B-Cody Bova [2]; 4. 70-Sammy Swindell [5]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 7. 7NY-Matt Farnham [7]; 8. 4K-William Kiley [8]; 9. 23-Darren Pifer [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
42-Sye Lynch [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser [3]; 5. 7-Scott Bogucki [5]; 6. 29S-Dan Shetler [6]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner [9]; 8. 55s-Matt Sherlock [8]; 9. 17-Josh Baughman [7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
11K-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 6-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [9]; 6. 35-Jared Zimbardi [6]; 7. 29-Logan McCandless [5]; 8. 6F-Bob Felmlee [8]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [7]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
97-Greg Wilson [3]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks [4]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 7. 12-Darin Gallagher [5]; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 7. 11-Parker Price Miller [10]; 8. 73-Scotty Thiel [8]; 9. 19M-Brent Marks [9]; 10. 20B-Cody Bova [6]

C-main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
17-Josh Baughman [7]; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [1]; 3. O7-Bradley Howard [6]; 4. 6F-Bob Felmlee [4]; 5. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 6. 55s-Matt Sherlock [2]; 7. 4K-William Kiley [5]; 8. 23-Darren Pifer [9]; 9. 13M-Brandon Matus [3]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1-Logan Wagner [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 7-Scott Bogucki [4]; 7. 29S-Dan Shetler [7]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 10. 5K-Adam Kekich [8]; 11. 35-Jared Zimbardi [9]; 12. 12-Darin Gallagher [12]; 13. 29-Logan McCandless [14]; 14. 7NY-Matt Farnham [13]; 15. 17-Josh Baughman [16]; 16. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [17]; 17. 38-Leyton Wagner [15]

A-main (30 Laps)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner [21]; 6. 19M-Brent Marks [9]; 7. 11-Parker Price Miller [7]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 9. 11K-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 10. 22C-Cole Duncan [22]; 11. 2-AJ Flick [15]; 12. 6-Ryan Smith [16]; 13. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 15. 19-Chris Windom [24]; 16. 26-Cory Eliason [14]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee [17]; 18. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [11]; 19. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 20. 20B-Cody Bova [10]; 21. 7-Scott Bogucki [26]; 22. 70-Sammy Swindell [20]; 23. 73-Scotty Thiel [8]; 24. 28-Tim Shaffer [23]; 25. 11B-Carl Bowser [18]; 26. 10-Zeb Wise [25] Lap Leaders: Justin Peck (1-11), Hunter Schuerenberg (12-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Hunter Schuerenberg

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner | 13.373

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)
Lernerville, PA (April 29): Logan Wagner (+16)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 29):
Tyler Courtney - 848
Parker Price-Miller - 816
Cap Henry - 778
Justin Peck - 774
Bill Balog - 770
Hunter Schuerenberg - 764
Zeb Wise - 748
Cory Eliason - 724
Kyle Reinhardt - 688
Tim Shaffer - 674

 

 

Lernerville, Sharon, Waynesfield on deck for Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 28, 2022) - Transferring their attention from one side of the state to the other, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, led by current championship point leader and three-time winner, Tyler Courtney, will continue their 2022 campaign with a visit to “Steeler Country,” activating their upcoming three-race weekend with a stop at the famed Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday evening, April 29.

Certainly a staple in Western Pennsylvania, as well as in the All Star history books, “America’s Series” last visited Lernerville Speedway on July 5, 2019, with Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel earning the main event triumph. In fact, Reutzel was a back-to-back All Star winner at the speedway, scoring a victory, as well as quick time, during the Series’ 2018 visit. The All Star Circuit of Champions have attempted to visit Lernerville in seasons since, but Mother Nature has all but plagued their attempts.

A marquee on the 2022 All Star schedule, the Series will return to Lernerville Speedway on Wednesday, July 6, for the $25,000-to-win Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup - the fourth-highest paying program on the schedule.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, is next on the weekend agenda, set to host the All Stars on Saturday evening, April 30. Like Lernerville Speedway, Sharon Speedway has a long history with America’s Series, hosting the winged warriors on 109 occasions with the most recent on July 10, 2021. Spencer Bayston, since making the leap to full-time World of Outlaws competition, is the most recent Sharon Speedway All Star winner, piloting the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11 to an $8,000 Lou Blaney Memorial victory over Cory Eliason and Bill Balog. In total, Sharon’s northeast Ohio complex will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on four occasions in 2022, two of which back-to-back (Sharon Nationals) over Labor Day weekend.

The highbanks of Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio, will conclude the All Stars’ upcoming three-race weekend, set to host the regional travelers on Sunday, May 1. Although a short history with the Series when compared to its weekend schedule mates, Waynesfield is certainly memorable and exciting, providing an elbows-up experience for all who compete. Cole Duncan and Kyle Larson were each victorious at the raceway in 2021 with Larson earning the win during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. It is noted that, should this event be subject to cancellation due to weather, the program will be moved to Sunday, May 15.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing will lead the charge into Western Pennsylvania tomorrow afternoon, on top of the current championship standings over Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller, and the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog. Courtney, the 2021 Series champion as well as Rookie of the Year, currently leads the Series in victories with three to date in 2022, two of which during point-earning competition. Courtney’s first victory of the year, earned at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, did not earn championship points.

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise is currently fourth in the 2022 All Star title chase, followed by Lane Racing’s Cap Henry. Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck is sixth, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Cory Eliason, Tim Shaffer, and Kyle Reinhardt.

For those who may have missed the note, with the uncertainties surrounding the opening of Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, the previously scheduled co-sanctioned event featuring the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series set for Saturday, May 14, has officially been canceled. Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will now host “America’s Series” on that Saturday, flanking I-96 Speedway’s Mace Thomas Classic worth $8,500-to-win on Friday, May 13. Wayne County Speedway will award $6,000-to-win.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

WEEKEND AGENDA: Friday, April 29 Lernerville Speedway | $6,000 Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:45 p.m. www.lernerville.com

Saturday, April 30 Sharon Speedway | $6,000 Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m. www.sharonspeedway.com

Sunday, May 1 Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000 Pit Gates: 1:30 p.m. Driver’s Meeting: 4:30 p.m. Hot Laps: 5:15 p.m. www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932 East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239 Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961 Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249 Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902 Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers: East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12) East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16) Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13) Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8) Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12) Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 23): Tyler Courtney - 702 Parker Price-Miller - 680 Bill Balog - 658 Zeb Wise - 646 Cap Henry - 644 Justin Peck - 632 Hunter Schuerenberg - 614 Cory Eliason - 606 Tim Shaffer - 572 Kyle Reinhardt - 566

 

 

Destination Change: All Star/IRA visit to Route 66 canceled; Wayne County Speedway to host All Stars May 14

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 27, 2022) - With uncertainties surrounding the opening of the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, the previously scheduled co-sanctioned event featuring the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series set for Saturday, May 14, has officially been canceled. Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will now host the ASCoC on Saturday, May 14. The Series will head southeast to Orrville following Friday’s Mace Thomas Classic at I-96 Speedway worth $8,500-to-win. Wayne County Speedway will award $6,000-to-win.

Including the added date, Wayne County Speedway, dubbed “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” will now host the traveling All Stars on two occasions in 2022, the second being night four of Ohio Sprint Speedweek set for Monday, June 13. Promoter Jason Flory is certainly no stranger to taking on the All Star Circuit of Champions on short notice. In 2019, he and his staff accepted an Ohio Sprint Speedweek date on the day of the event, acting as a backup plan when another facility canceled due to weather.

In addition, should the All Star Circuit of Champions event at Waynesfield Raceway Park, set for this Sunday, May 1, be subject to cancellation due to weather, the program will be moved to Sunday, May 15.

The revamped Michigan/Ohio weekend featuring I-96 Speedway and Wayne County Speedway will spark a busy May stretch for the All Stars beginning with an IRA Outlaw Sprint Series co-sanctioned three-pack through the Badger State on Friday through Sunday, May 20-22 (Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway).

May action will continue with a return trip to Pennsylvania Posse Country on Friday through Sunday, May 27-29, igniting with the $10,000-to-win Randy Wolfe Tribute Race at Williams Grove Speedway on May 27. The month will conclude with the two-day Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway featuring a $10,000-to-win preliminary and a $29,000-to-win finale on Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29.

Those seeking additional information pertaining to the May 13-14 double at I-96 and Wayne County, such as gate times and ticket prices, can do so by visiting each facility online at www.i96speedway.com and www.waynecountyspeedway.com, respectively.

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Anthony Macri outduels Logan Wagner in epic battle for Keith Kauffman Classic crown

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 23, 2022) - The 2022 Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway will go down as a race for the ages, as “Speed Palace” rivals Anthony Macri and Logan Wagner waged an all-out war on Saturday night for the $10,000 crown, exchanging challenge after challenge and slider after slider until a final lap block by Macri sealed his winning fate, ultimately securing his second Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory in three tries, now with five on his career.

Lining up sixth on the feature grid by way of dash result, Macri was in a hurry right from the start, advancing his way through the running order and poking his nose into a podium position by lap nine. Meanwhile, feature polesitter and Harrisonville native, Logan Wagner, was the man in charge, setting a quick pace at the front of the field with an empty track and clean air to his advantage. The pace did not hold for long, as lapped traffic would enter the picture on lap seven creating a multi-car roadblock for the four-time track champion.

Taking second from Parker Price-Miller on lap 11, Macri’s aim quickly switched to Wagner, using Port Royal’s extreme outer edge to rapidly reel in the Zemco Speed Equipment No. 1. By lap 17, Macri was all over Wagner for the race lead, exchanging slidejobs the very next circuit before powering around Wagner coming off of four on lap 19. Refusing to settle for second, Wagner did everything he could to power back around the “Concrete Kid,” exchanging sliders yet again on lap 24 and 25 before a caution snapped the excitement on lap 26. Without saying, the war was far from over.

The ensuing restart saw the pair pick up right where they left off with Wagner continuing to throw everything he could at Macri. Another slider exchange on lap 29 ultimately resulted in near contact between the two, but Macri persevered. A final lap block by Macri would seal his trip to victory lane, still with Logan Wagner in tow followed by Lance Dewease, Ryan Smith, and Mike Wagner.

“After our incident, Logan and I came to the conclusion that we weren’t going to give each other an inch, and with starting sixth, I knew that I had to make something happen on the start. I really didn’t do the best job at making that happen…I started to drive aggressively and I think I maybe got too aggressive too soon. The car was a handful in those last few laps and I just tried to get as wide as I could,” Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri said in victory lane, driver of the J&S Classics/C&D Rigging No. 39M. “I gotta give Logan (Wagner) credit…he could have drove through me when I went to the bottom to block but he didn’t. So I thank him for that. These guys have been giving me an awesome car all year long and it’s been showing.

“How about these fans…this was an unreal race,” Logan Wagner said following his runner-up finish. “Anthony (Macri) is good and he drove me clean. He shut the door on me getting into one but I shut the door on him in the last Keith Kauffman Classic…that’s just the way it goes. The best driver won here tonight.”

UP NEXT:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2022 campaign with a Pennsylvania and Ohio mixer on Friday through Sunday, April 29 through May 1, visiting Lernerville Speedway, Sharon Speedway, and Waynesfield Raceway Park in consecutive fashion. All three events will award $6,000 top prizes, simultaneously igniting a busy May slate comprised of nine events throughout Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

In response to the concern for limited right rear tire supply resulting in the potential for a very low car count, Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Bedford Speedway officials have made the mutual decision to postpone the Bedford Speedway event scheduled for Thursday, April 28, until a date later in the year that has yet to be determined. An announcement will be made when it becomes available.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | April 23, 2022:
Event: Keith Kauffman Classic | $10,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Logan Wagner | 15.182
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Mike Wagner | 15.416
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Ryan Smith
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Logan Wagner
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Justin Whittall
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Logan Wagner
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Dylan Cisney
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+14)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Bill Balog

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 55W-Mike Wagner, 15.416; 2. 7-Scott Bogucki, 15.573; 3. 6-Ryan Smith, 15.581; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.585; 5. 19M-Brent Marks, 15.626; 6. 19-Chris Windom, 15.738; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer, 15.831; 8. 11B-Carl Bowser, 16.052; 9. K33-Dylan Cisney, NT

Group (B)
1. 45-Jeff Halligan, 15.737; 2. 98-Jared Esh, 15.802; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 15.916; 4. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 15.969; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts, 15.997; 6. 35-Tyler Reeser, 16.082; 7. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.259; 8. 2C-Cory Thornton, 17.654; 9. 18-Gio Scelzi, NT

Group (C)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.698; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 15.897; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.940; 4. 2-AJ Flick, 15.952; 5. 19s-Curt Stroup, 16.096; 6. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 16.264; 7. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.491; 8. O7-Bradley Howard, 16.515

Group (D)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.695; 2. 1-Logan Wagner, 15.825; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.023; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.032; 5. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 16.118; 6. 23-Pat Cannon, 16.127; 7. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.138; 8. 58-Troy Wagaman Jr., 16.315

Group (E)
1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 15.926; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.970; 3. 67-Justin Whittall, 16.024; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.033; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 16.037; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.042; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.150; 8. 8-Nick Sweigart, 17.239

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 6-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 7-Scott Bogucki [1]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner [4]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 7. K33-Dylan Cisney [9]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [6]; 9. 11B-Carl Bowser [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 33-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 3. 45-Jeff Halligan [4]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 5. 35-Tyler Reeser [6]; 6. 2C-Cory Thornton [8]; 7. 98-Jared Esh [1]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [6]; 6. 33W-Michael Walter [7]; 7. 19s-Curt Stroup [5]; 8. O7-Bradley Howard [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach [2]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 23-Pat Cannon [6]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [7]; 7. 17-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 8. 58-Troy Wagaman Jr. [8]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 67-Justin Whittall [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 8-Nick Sweigart [8]

Dash (6 Laps)
1. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner [5]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 5. 67-Justin Whittall [6]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [10]; 7. 45-Jeff Halligan [8]; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 9. 6-Ryan Smith [3]; 10. 69K-Lance Dewease [9]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [14]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 5. K33-Dylan Cisney [15]; 6. 35-Tyler Reeser [4]; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 8. 23-Pat Cannon [5]; 9. 17-Steve Buckwalter [13]; 10. 58-Troy Wagaman Jr. [16]; 11. O7-Bradley Howard [17]; 12. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [6]; 13. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 14. 19s-Curt Stroup [12]; 15. 2C-Cory Thornton [11]; 16. 8-Nick Sweigart [18]; 17. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 18. 11B-Carl Bowser [19]

A-main (30 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [10]; 4. 6-Ryan Smith [9]; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner [3]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [21]; 8. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 9. 45-Jeff Halligan [7]; 10. 12-Blane Heimbach [16]; 11. 33-Gerard McIntyre [13]; 12. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog [23]; 14. 19M-Brent Marks [17]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 16. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [14]; 17. 19-Chris Windom [22]; 18. 10-Zeb Wise [19]; 19. 7-Scott Bogucki [11]; 20. K33-Dylan Cisney [26]; 21. 26-Cory Eliason [20]; 22. 2-AJ Flick [15]; 23. 13-Justin Peck [25]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [24]; 25. 28-Tim Shaffer [27]; 26. 19s-Curt Stroup [28]; 27. 67-Justin Whittall [5]; 28. 11T-TJ Stutts [18] Lap Leaders: Logan Wagner (1-18), Anthony Macri (19-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Anthony Macri (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Mike Wagner | 15.416

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Port Royal, PA (April 23): Danny Dietrich (+14)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 23):
Tyler Courtney - 702
Parker Price-Miller - 680
Bill Balog - 658
Zeb Wise - 646
Cap Henry - 644
Justin Peck - 632
Hunter Schuerenberg - 614
Cory Eliason - 606
Tim Shaffer - 572
Kyle Reinhardt - 566

 

Brent Marks unchallenged for Tommy Classic All Star victory at Williams Grove Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 22, 2022) - Brent Marks and Murray-Marks Motorsports made it look easy on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway, not only leading every lap of the annual Tommy Hinnershitz Classic for a $6,000 payday, but securing his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season in the process, the fifth of his open wheel career and a first at famed half mile.

Relatively uncontested during the 30-lap program, Marks’ only real challenges were in the form of an early segment of heavy lapped traffic, as well as a trio of single-file restarts, surviving all of the above while keeping well-known speedster and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Lance Dewease, in his rearview mirror.

A fast closing Danny Dietrich, who advanced four spots, finished third on Friday night, followed by defending All Star Circuit of Champions champion, Tyler Courtney, and Bloomsburg Fair Raceway winner, Anthony Macri.

“We had a really good car all night. I could pretty much move around to wherever I wanted to, especially down in one and two where I could run the top and the bottom,” Brent Marks expressed, ace of the M&M Painting and Construction/BAPS Auto Paint and Supply/No. 19 sprint car. “I started to feel the top go away when I was racing in traffic, and after that last restart, I felt like I needed to start running the bottom. One thing about Lance, I know where he’s going to be around this place. To be able to beat a guy who is so strong here is pretty special.

“Just hats off to this whole team,” Marks continued. “We had a rough last few days with losing a race at Bridgeport due to a parts failure, and fighting gremlins all night last night at Bloomsburg…the guys just refuse to give up and continue to give me a great car. And here we are tonight.”

“Brent was definitely the class of the field tonight,” Lance Dewease said of Brent Marks. “We weren’t very good there and I tried a lot of different lines. We just decided to duck in behind him and hope to get lucky in traffic. He’s becoming a really good racer and for sure one of the fastest in the country.”

UP NEXT:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their first Central Pennsylvania sweep of the 2022 season with a visit to the “Speed Palace” at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 23. The Keith Kauffman Classic, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and 13-time Port Royal Speedway track champion, Keith Kauffman, will be the main attraction headlined with a $10,000-to-win main event - the first of six All Star blockbusters at the Juniata County Fairgrounds this season including the historic Tuscarora 50 in September.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway | April 22, 2022:
Event: Tommy Hinnershitz Classic | $6,000
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 41
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Brent Marks | 16.872
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri | 16.902
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Brent Marks
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Dylan Norris
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Ryan Smith
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Brent Marks
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Aaron Bollinger
Tezos A-Main Winner: Brent Marks
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Lucas Wolfe (+12)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cap Henry

Qualifying

Group (A)
7BC-Tyler Courtney, 17.075; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.124; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 17.175; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 17.226; 5. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 17.569; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 17.636; 7. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 17.675; 8. 12-Brent Shearer, 18.087; 9. 19R-Matt Campbell, NT

Group (B)
69K-Lance Dewease, 16.939; 2. 19M-Brent Marks, 17.086; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.374; 4. 39-Chase Dietz, 17.413; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 17.460; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 17.478; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki, 17.685; 8. 33-Riley Emig, NT

Group (C)
11T-TJ Stutts, 17.178; 2. 67-Justin Whittall, 17.255; 3. 44-Dylan Norris, 17.278; 4. 1X-Chad Trout, 17.330; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.355; 6. 8-Freddie Rahmer, 17.423; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.509; 8. 21-Dominic Scelzi, 17.795

Group (D)
91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.124; 2. 6-Ryan Smith, 17.544; 3. 98-Jared Esh, 17.557; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.575; 5. 23-Pat Cannon, 17.617; 6. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr., 17.634; 7. 27-Devon Borden, 17.664; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.768

Group (E)
39M-Anthony Macri, 16.902; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 17.225; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney, 17.303; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 17.309; 5. 1W-Aaron Bollinger, 17.521; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.629; 7. O7-Bradley Howard, 17.676; 8. 27S-Alan Krimes, 18.169

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 6. 17-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [5]; 8. 12-Brent Shearer [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 99M-Kyle Moody [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 5. 39-Chase Dietz [3]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki [7]; 8. 33-Riley Emig [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
44-Dylan Norris [2]; 2. 67-Justin Whittall [1]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts [4]; 4. 8-Freddie Rahmer [6]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 8. 21-Dominic Scelzi [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
6-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 98-Jared Esh [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 5. 27-Devon Borden [7]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 7. 23-Pat Cannon [5]; 8. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr. [6]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 5. 1W-Aaron Bollinger [5]; 6. O7-Bradley Howard [7]; 7. 27S-Alan Krimes [8]; 8. 5-Dylan Cisney [2]

Dash (6 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 6. 11T-TJ Stutts [4]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 8. 44-Dylan Norris [7]; 9. 6-Ryan Smith [8]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney [2]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 4. 39-Chase Dietz [4]; 5. 1W-Aaron Bollinger [5]; 6. 27-Devon Borden [6]; 7. 55K-Robbie Kendall [7]; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [12]; 9. 17-Steve Buckwalter [9]; 10. 19W-Troy Wagaman Jr. [17]; 11. 19-Chris Windom [8]; 12. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [13]; 13. 12-Brent Shearer [19]; 14. 7-Scott Bogucki [15]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 16. 27S-Alan Krimes [16]; 17. 23-Pat Cannon [14]; 18. O7-Bradley Howard [10]; 19. 21-Dominic Scelzi [18]

A-main (30 Laps)
19M-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 6. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 7. 67-Justin Whittall [12]; 8. 44-Dylan Norris [8]; 9. 11T-TJ Stutts [6]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [10]; 11. 18-Gio Scelzi [13]; 12. 10-Zeb Wise [11]; 13. 6-Ryan Smith [9]; 14. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [26]; 15. 13-Justin Peck [21]; 16. 4-Cap Henry [20]; 17. 39-Chase Dietz [23]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 19. 28-Tim Shaffer [18]; 20. O7-Bradley Howard [24]; 21. 99M-Kyle Moody [14]; 22. 5-Dylan Cisney [22]; 23. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 24. 98-Jared Esh [15]; 25. 8-Freddie Rahmer [17]; 26. 1X-Chad Trout [25]; 27. 12-Brent Shearer [27] Lap Leaders: Brent Marks (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Brent Marks

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Anthony Macri | 16.902

2022 All Star Hercules Hard Chargers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Terry McCarl (+12)
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Tanner Thorson (+14)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Bill Balog (+16)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Greg Wilson (+13)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Williams Grove, PA (April 22): Lucas Wolfe (+12)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 22):
Tyler Courtney - 584
Parker Price-Miller - 546
Bill Balog - 534
Zeb Wise - 532
Justin Peck - 528
Cap Henry - 518
Cory Eliason - 498
Hunter Schuerenberg - 494
Tim Shaffer - 470
Kyle Reinhardt - 464

 

 

Anthony Macri tops All Stars for first-ever 410 sprint victory at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (April 21, 2022) - For the first time in the facility’s history, Bloomsburg Fair Raceway in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, hosted 410ci sprint car competition, welcoming the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 to sanction the historic event, simultaneously initiating another edition of the Pennsylvania Posse and All Star rivalry.

Defending his home state proudly, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri earned top honors in the inaugural event, scoring a $6,000 payday in the process while padding his All Star stat sheet that now includes four Series victories, earning his first at Port Royal Speedway in 2020. Impressive enough, Macri has been victorious in his last four sprint car starts, aiming to keep that streak alive in Friday’s Tommy Hinnershitz Classic at Williams Grove Speedway.

Although top dog at the end of the 30-lap program, Macri had his work cut out for him. In fact, a jumped start during the initial green forced Macri to go back a row, commencing the All Star main event from the third position rather than the pole where he was scheduled to start. Despite the setback, Macri eventually rebounded, getting by race leader and All Star full-timer, Bill Balog, with a bold move through traffic on lap 17. Macri pulled even will Balog at the exit of turn two, and by the time the duo drag-raced off of four, Macri was the one to lead the pair back to the flagstand.

“The pressure keeps adding up,” Macri said of his consecutive victories, ultimately attempting a weekend sweep. “I guess we have a huge target on our back now. This is pretty remarkable. We’ve won four in a row at Port Royal before, but to win four in a row at four different tracks is pretty incredible. My guys work their butts off and I couldn’t be more proud of them. All I can do is keep trying my best when I’m behind the wheel.”

Scott Bogucki, who inherited the lead when Macri was sent back a row, led the first nine circuits before surrendering his power to Balog. Unfortunately for Bogucki, in his attempt to reclaim the lead from Balog, he made contact with the turn one wall and rolled to a stop; he was OK.

Balog held on to finish second at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway, followed by Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, and Zeb Wise.

UP NEXT:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their weekend sweep through Pennsylvania Posse Country with Williams Grove Speedway’s annual Tommy Hinnershitz Classic on Friday, April 22. The $6,000-to-win program will be flanked by Port Royal Speedway’s $10,000-to-win Keith Kauffman Classic on Saturday, April 23.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bloomsburg Fair Raceway | April 21, 2022:
Event: First-Ever All Star Visit to Bloomsburg
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 28
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 13.422
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller | 13.249
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Scott Bogucki
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Anthony Macri
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Christopher Bell
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Davie Franek
Tezos A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Dominic Scelzi (+8)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Dominic Scelzi

Qualifying

Group (A)
11-Parker Price Miller, 13.250; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.285; 3. 55X-Alex Bowman, 13.291; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.306; 5. 7-Scott Bogucki, 13.314; 6. 13-Justin Peck, 13.321; 7. M1-Mark Smith, 13.328; 8. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.406; 9. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.470; 10. 19-Chris Windom, 13.481; 11. 44-Dylan Norris, 13.486; 12. 19M-Brent Marks, 13.492; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.560; 14. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.569; 15. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.586; 16. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.589; 17. 27-Devon Borden, 13.612; 18. 39-Christopher Bell, 13.633; 19. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.645; 20. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.657; 21. 4-Cap Henry, 13.657; 22. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 13.672; 23. 39D-Chase Dietz, 13.704; 24. 21-Dominic Scelzi, 13.747; 25. 8-Billy Dietrich, 13.922; 26. O7-Bradley Howard, 13.957; 27. 28F-Davie Franek, 14.147; 28. 5-John Walp, 14.513

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [2]; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [3]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [8]; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 9. 8-Billy Dietrich [9]; 10. 5-John Walp [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
7-Scott Bogucki [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 44-Dylan Norris [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 27-Devon Borden [6]; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 8. 39D-Chase Dietz [8]; 9. O7-Bradley Howard [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 3. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 10X-Ryan Smith [5]; 5. 55X-Alex Bowman [4]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 7. 21-Dominic Scelzi [8]; 8. 28F-Davie Franek [9]; 9. 39-Christopher Bell [6]

Dash (6 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 7-Scott Bogucki [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 6. 55X-Alex Bowman [3]

B-main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
39-Christopher Bell [1]; 2. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [4]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 4. 21-Dominic Scelzi [5]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 6. 39D-Chase Dietz [6]; 7. 28F-Davie Franek [7]; 8. 8-Billy Dietrich [8]; 9. O7-Bradley Howard [9]; 10. 5-John Walp [10]

A-main (30 Laps)
39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [9]; 6. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 7. 55X-Alex Bowman [6]; 8. 19M-Brent Marks [10]; 9. 44-Dylan Norris [11]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [16]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [8]; 12. 4-Cap Henry [18]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason [15]; 14. 21-Dominic Scelzi [22]; 15. 10X-Ryan Smith [13]; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [21]; 17. 28-Tim Shaffer [23]; 18. 27-Devon Borden [17]; 19. 19-Chris Windom [14]; 20. 39D-Chase Dietz [24]; 21. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [20]; 22. 39-Christopher Bell [19]; 23. 7-Scott Bogucki [2]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12] Lap Leaders: Scott Bogucki (1-9), Bill Balog (10-16), Anthony Macri (17-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Anthony Macri

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961
Bloomsburg, PA (April 21): Parker Price-Miller | 13.249

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 21):
Tyler Courtney - 442
Bill Balog - 420
Parker Price-Miller - 408
Justin Peck - 408
Zeb Wise - 406
Hunter Schuerenberg - 404
Cap Henry - 400
Cory Eliason - 394
Tim Shaffer - 358
Scott Bogucki - 354

 

 

Pennsylvania triple on deck for Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 20, 2022) - Ready to battle head-to-head with the notorious Pennsylvania Posse, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2022 campaign with a three-race slate through the heart of the Keystone State, activating the extended weekend with a stop at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, on Thursday evening, April 21.

An evening for the history books, the visit to Bloomsburg will not only be a first for the All Star Circuit of Champions, but a first for winged 410 sprint cars in general, as the facility has yet to host the state's premier dirt division. The one-night program will award a $6,000 payday, as well as additional incentives including a $200 bonus for each heat race victor courtesy of Packer’s Concessions. The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to Bloomsburg Fair Raceway in late August.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will welcome the traveling All Stars on Friday, April 22; the first of four appearances at the famed half-mile in 2022. The $6,000-to-win Tommy Hinnershitz Classic is on Friday’s agenda, honoring the winner of Williams Grove Speedway’s first-ever race held on May 21, 1939. At the time of his death, the 87-year-old Hinnershitz was ranked second behind Steve Kinser on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame’s Top Sprint Car Drivers of All Time list.

The “Speed Palace” at Port Royal Speedway will be the final stop for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 during the coming weekend, hosting “America’s Series” on Saturday, April 23. The Keith Kauffman Classic, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and 13-time Port Royal Speedway track champion, Keith Kauffman, will be the main attraction headlined with a $10,000-to-win main event; the first of six All Star blockbusters at the Juniata County Fairgrounds this season including the historic Tuscarora 50.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing will lead the All Star charge into Central Pennsylvania, on top of the current Series driver standings with a perfect 300-point score. Courtney, who swept the All Star Circuit of Champions’ points season opener at Attica Raceway Park one weekend ago, holds a 26-point cushion in the title chase over a three-way tie between Bill Balog, Cap Henry, and Hunter Schuerenberg. Parker Price-Miller will enter the weekend fifth in the driver standings, followed by Cory Eliason, Zeb Wise, Justin Peck, Scott Bogucki, and Kevin Thomas Jr.

WEEKEND AGENDA:
Thursday, April 21
Bloomsburg Fair Raceway
Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
www.racing.bloomsburgfair.com

Friday, April 22
Williams Grove Speedway
Pit Gates: 5:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:20 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
www.williamsgrove.com

Saturday, April 23
Port Royal Speedway
Pit Gates: 3:00 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 4:40 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5:15 p.m.
www.portroyalspeedway.com

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of Attica | April 16):
Tyler Courtney - 300
Bill Balog - 274
Cap Henry - 274
Hunter Schuerenberg - 274
Parker Price-Miller - 270
Cory Eliason - 270
Zeb Wise - 266
Justin Peck - 264
Scott Bogucki - 250
Kevin Thomas Jr. -242

 

 

Tyler Courtney leads every lap of Attica Spring Nationals finale to secure weekend sweep

ATTICA, Ohio (April 16, 2022) - The lights were on, but it was all “Sunshine” this weekend at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” as Tyler Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC, earned his second victory in as many days at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, officially sweeping the Core & Main Spring Nationals with another $6,000 triumph on Saturday evening, April 16. Blasting ahead from the outside-pole position, Sunshine led all 30 circuits of the weekend finale, surviving a pair of red flag stoppages, as well as numerous waves of heavy traffic, to secure the 11th Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of his young career.

Impressive enough, Courtney’s final margin of victory reached nearly four seconds, outrunning fellow All Star Circuit of Champions competitor and Angola, Indiana, native, Zeb Wise, to the final checkers, followed by Ohio hot shot, Cole Duncan, Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, and “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg.

“It was kinda tricky tonight. The wind changed directions on us a few times and it made it hard to not want to blow off the top of the race track. Determining where the lap cars were going to go made it tricky, too,” Courtney said in victory lane, who is chasing a second consecutive All Star title in 2022. “Jake and all the boys have been working their tails off all winter. To start our All Star title defense with two wins, and putting this NOS Energy Drink car where it belongs, is a really good feeling. Hopefully this is momentum we can carry into the summer.”

Wise, commencing his third season as an All Star full-timer, started from the pole position for the 30-lap contest, and although Courtney was able to snag the point at the drop of the green, the former Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion hung tough and did all that he could to keep the Clauson Marshall Racing entry within reach.

“I feel like the ‘7’ was better than us, especially through one and two,” Wise explained. “He could roll the top a lot better than I could. At times, it was hard to see getting into one so I just took my time getting through lapped traffic. When Tyler would get by a lapped car, the lapped car would switch lanes because they knew that was the faster way, so it made it tricky to get by them. Everyone on this car belongs back here on the podium. This feels really good after some disappointment last night.”

UP NEXT:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2022 campaign with a three-race swing through Central Pennsylvania on Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23. Series regulars and the infamous Pennsylvania Posse will collide in visits to Bloomsburg Fair Raceway, Williams Grove Speedway, and Port Royal Speedway in respective fashion headlined with Port Royal’s annual Keith Kauffman Classic awarding $10,000-to-win. The visits to Bloomsburg and Williams Grove will award $6,000 each.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | April 16, 2022:
Event: Core & Main Spring Nationals
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 46
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 13.328
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Cole Macedo | 13.961
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Byron Reed
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Bill Balog
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Cole Duncan
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cale Conley
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Kevin Thomas Jr.
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (3)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+13)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Justin Peck

Qualifying

Group (A)
55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.001; 2. 5-Byron Reed, 14.005; 3. 101-Cale Thomas, 14.006; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.065; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.121; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.355; 7. O7-Bradley Howard, 14.407; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.613; 9. 14H-Zane DeVault, 14.673; 10. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 14.691

Group (B)
18-Cole Macedo, 13.961; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.137; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 14.268; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller, 14.345; 5. O9-Craig Mintz, 14.359; 6. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 14.401; 7. 23-Chris Andrews, 14.437; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 14.564; 9. O1-Anthony D'Alessio, 14.667

Group (C)
7-Scott Bogucki, 14.058; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.386; 3. 97-Greg Wilson, 14.559; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 14.612; 5. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 14.701; 6. 8-Zach Ames, 14.901; 7. 12C-Kyle Capodice, 15.103; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson, 15.149; 9. 4A-Bradley Ashford, 16.357

Group (D)
10-Zeb Wise, 14.208; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.351; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.763; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.781; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 14.798; 6. 4X-Danny Smith, 14.951; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 14.974; 8. 83M-Broc Martin, 15.308; 9. 19-Chris Windom, 15.482

Group (E)
5T-Travis Philo, 14.459; 2. 16-DJ Foos, 14.765; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.911; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.964; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 15.063; 6. 29-Zeth Sabo, 15.134; 7. 12G-Corbin Gurley, 15.174; 8. 14-Chad Kemenah, 15.184; 9. 5J-Jake Hesson, 15.249

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
5-Byron Reed [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 101-Cale Thomas [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 7. O7-Bradley Howard [7]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 9. 14H-Zane DeVault [9]; 10. 33W-Caleb Griffith [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [3]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [5]; 5. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 6. 23-Chris Andrews [7]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [6]; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall [8]; 9. O1-Anthony D'Alessio [9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 8-Zach Ames [6]; 4. 7-Scott Bogucki [4]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson [2]; 6. 71H-Max Stambaugh [5]; 7. 12C-Kyle Capodice [7]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 9. 4A-Bradley Ashford [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 6. 4X-Danny Smith [6]; 7. 19-Chris Windom [9]; 8. 83M-Broc Martin [8]; 9. 25R-Jordan Ryan [5]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 29-Zeth Sabo [6]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [3]; 7. 14-Chad Kemenah [8]; 8. 5J-Jake Hesson [9]; 9. 12G-Corbin Gurley [7]

Dash (6 Laps)
10-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 7. 7-Scott Bogucki [1]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 9. 5-Byron Reed [10]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [9]

C-main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
14R-Sean Rayhall [1]; 2. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 3. 2-Ricky Peterson [3]; 4. O1-Anthony D'Alessio [6]; 5. 12G-Corbin Gurley [9]; 6. 14H-Zane DeVault [7]; 7. 5J-Jake Hesson [4]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
3C-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 18-Cole Macedo [1]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [4]; 5. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [11]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 7. 29-Zeth Sabo [6]; 8. 19-Chris Windom [15]; 9. 23-Chris Andrews [7]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [17]; 11. O7-Bradley Howard [12]; 12. 12C-Kyle Capodice [13]; 13. 71H-Max Stambaugh [8]; 14. 35-Stuart Brubaker [10]; 15. 4X-Danny Smith [9]; 16. 14R-Sean Rayhall [16]; 17. 14-Chad Kemenah [14]

A-main (30 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [13]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [20]; 10. 11-Parker Price Miller [11]; 11. 97-Greg Wilson [24]; 12. 28-Tim Shaffer [12]; 13. 18-Cole Macedo [22]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee [17]; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [23]; 16. 101-Cale Thomas [14]; 17. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [25]; 18. O9-Craig Mintz [18]; 19. 1-Nate Dussel [19]; 20. 19-Chris Windom [26]; 21. 7-Scott Bogucki [7]; 22. 8-Zach Ames [16]; 23. 3J-Trey Jacobs [15]; 24. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 25. 5-Byron Reed [9]; 26. 3C-Cale Conley [21] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Tyler Courtney (3)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 16): Cole Macedo | 13.961

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 16):
Tyler Courtney - 300
Bill Balog - 274
Cap Henry - 274
Hunter Schuerenberg - 274
Parker Price-Miller - 270
Cory Eliason - 270
Zeb Wise - 266
Justin Peck - 264
Scott Bogucki - 250
Kevin Thomas Jr. -242

 

 

Tyler Courtney opens All Star points season with victory at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (April 15, 2022) - No better place to be when hunting a second consecutive Series title, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing activated their 2022 Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 points season with a victory at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, scoring the first night of the annual Core & Main Spring Nationals on Friday, April 15. Courtney, the 2021 All Star champion, simultaneously earning Rookie of the Year honors for his impressive feat, led the final 11 circuits of the Attica opener to secure the $6,000 payday, out dueling fellow full-timer, Justin Peck, in an all-out slider slugfest between laps 28 and 30. The Indianapolis, Indiana, native is now a ten-time All Star Circuit of Champions winner over the course of his young winged career, accomplishing victories in nine different states.

Starting third on the feature grid, Courtney was a surefire contender early, moving his way into second beyond Craig Mintz just after a caution on lap ten. At the time, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck was the race leader, utilizing the pole position via dash victory to sail his way to the point. The aforementioned caution led into a long stretch of green flag racing forcing Peck to deal with heavy traffic. Despite his ability to maneuver through slower cars, using Attica’s outer curb to maintain momentum, Courtney hung tough, keeping the Buch Motorsports entry within reach.

A caution on lap 28 would give Peck a break, but the slowdown was just what Courtney needed. The ensuing restart turned into a battle almost instantly, as Courtney made a bid for the lead on back-to-back laps, actually sliding ahead of Peck twice before he would return the favor. A final slider on lap 30 finally broke the cycle for Courtney, diving through turns three and four to slide up in front of Peck by the exit of the corner. Unfortunately for Peck, in an attempt to drive back underneath the Clauson Marshall Racing entry, he spun resulting in a caution.

From that point forward, it was all Tyler Courtney, driving on to win with Greg Wilson and Craig Mintz in tow.

“I just let it go. I was coming across and I felt like I gave him a chance to go or not go and he chose to go. I’m sure he’s upset about it, but it was just a racing deal to me. I’d never want to crash anyone to win the race…we didn’t touch at all. It is what it is, but I’m not going to let it ruin our night,” Tyler Courtney said of his battle for the lead. “It’s been a pretty incredible last year or so, but we just gotta keep going. It’s been a pretty slow start for us this season, but hopefully the weather cooperates and we can get racing every weekend for the rest of the summer.”

UP NEXT:
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the Core & Main Spring Nationals weekend with a second $6,000-to-win program on Saturday, April 16. For more information, please visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | April 15, 2022:
Event: Core & Main Spring Nationals
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 49
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Kyle Reinhardt | 13.317
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Brady Bacon | 13.239
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Greg Wilson
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Craig Mintz
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jordan Ryan
Tezos A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Bill Balog (+16)
Carquest Perseverance Award: Cole Duncan

Qualifying

Group (A)
7-Scott Bogucki, 13.246; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.394; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 13.409; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.545; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 13.771; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.833; 7. 23-Chris Andrews, 14.082; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.112; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.275; 10. O7-Bradley Howard, NT

Group (B)
11-Parker Price Miller, 13.325; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 13.332; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.715; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.947; 5. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 13.972; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.982; 7. 8-Zach Ames, 13.987; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.995; 9. 14H-Zane DeVault, 14.045; 10. 12G-Corbin Gurley, 14.233

Group (C)
21H-Brady Bacon, 13.239; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.252; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.505; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.517; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.955; 6. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 14.031; 7. 12C-Kyle Capodice, 14.038; 8. 4S-Tyler Street, 14.073; 9. 101-Cale Thomas, 14.140; 10. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman, 14.442

Group (D)
9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 13.637; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.646; 3. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.768; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.828; 5. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 13.875; 6. 16-DJ Foos, 14.040; 7. 5-Byron Reed, 14.120; 8. 4X-Danny Smith, 14.259; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms, 15.299; 10. 40-Logan Fenton, NT

Group (E)
18-Cole Macedo, 13.532; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.571; 3. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.754; 4. 14-Chad Kemenah, 13.825; 5. 29-Zeth Sabo, 13.842; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.971; 7. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 14.047; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson, 14.256; 9. O1-Anthony D'Alessio, 14.768

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 7-Scott Bogucki [4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 6. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [6]; 8. 23-Chris Andrews [7]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 10. O7-Bradley Howard [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan [8]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. 14H-Zane DeVault [9]; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall [5]; 9. 12G-Corbin Gurley [10]; 10. 8-Zach Ames [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 3. 21H-Brady Bacon [4]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 5. 70M-Henry Malcuit [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 7. 4S-Tyler Street [8]; 8. 101-Cale Thomas [9]; 9. 12C-Kyle Capodice [7]; 10. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [10]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
97-Greg Wilson [2]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [4]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [3]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 6. 5-Byron Reed [7]; 7. 4X-Danny Smith [8]; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms [9]; 9. 40-Logan Fenton [10]

Heat 5 (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 4. 14-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 33W-Caleb Griffith [7]; 7. 29-Zeth Sabo [5]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 9. O1-Anthony D'Alessio [9]

Dash (6 Laps)
13-Justin Peck [4]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [2]; 5. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [3]; 6. 7-Scott Bogucki [8]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 8. 11-Parker Price Miller [10]; 9. 21H-Brady Bacon [9]; 10. 18-Cole Macedo [6]

C-main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
23-Chris Andrews [2]; 2. 14R-Sean Rayhall [1]; 3. 101-Cale Thomas [3]; 4. 12G-Corbin Gurley [7]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [4]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 7. O7-Bradley Howard [13]; 8. 8-Zach Ames [11]; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms [5]; 10. O1-Anthony D'Alessio [9]; 11. 12C-Kyle Capodice [6]; 12. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [12]; 13. 40-Logan Fenton [10]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [8]; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan [4]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. 14H-Zane DeVault [13]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith [9]; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit [5]; 11. 5-Byron Reed [10]; 12. 4S-Tyler Street [14]; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [11]; 14. 14R-Sean Rayhall [17]; 15. 23-Chris Andrews [16]; 16. 29-Zeth Sabo [12]; 17. 4X-Danny Smith [15]

A-main (40 Laps)
7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 97-Greg Wilson [4]; 3. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 4. 7-Scott Bogucki [6]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [8]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [22]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 10. 18-Cole Macedo [10]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason [20]; 12. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [5]; 13. 21H-Brady Bacon [9]; 14. 5T-Travis Philo [14]; 15. 10-Zeb Wise [11]; 16. 14-Chad Kemenah [17]; 17. 28-Tim Shaffer [12]; 18. 3J-Trey Jacobs [16]; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 20. 19-Chris Windom [21]; 21. 3C-Cale Conley [19]; 22. 35-Stuart Brubaker [18]; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 24. 22C-Cole Duncan [23] Lap Leaders: Craig Mintz (1-4), Justin Peck (5-29), Tyler Courtney (30-40)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Cory Eliason
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Tyler Courtney (2)

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, FL (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747
Attica Raceway Park, OH (April 15): Brady Bacon | 13.239

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of April 15):
1. Tyler Courtney - 150
2. Greg Wilson - 146
3. Craig Mintz - 144
4. Scott Bogucki - 142
5. Parker Price-Miller - 140
6. Bill Balog - 138
7. Cap Henry - 136
8. Hunter Schuerenberg - 134
9. Justin Peck - 132
10. Cole Macedo - 130

 

 

Fourteen teams commit to Tezos All Stars in 2022

Championship Season Begins at Attica Raceway Park’s Spring Nationals this weekend

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 11, 2022) – The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will begin the 2022 points championship this weekend, commencing the season with Attica Raceway Park’s annual Core & Main Spring Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 15-16.

A staple in the All Star history books, the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” has hosted the traveling All Stars on 65 occasions throughout its existence, most recently on September 4 for the $10,000-to-win Attica Ambush finale won by Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston. Including the upcoming Spring Nationals, Attica will host the All Stars on four occasions during the new year including the Ohio Sprint Speedweek sendoff, dubbed the Bert and Brigitte Emick Classic, on Friday, June 10.

The two-day Spring Nationals showdown, featuring back-to-back $6,000-to-win main events, will not only open a full April slate for the All Stars, complete with eight events across three weekends of competition, but it will also give open wheel fans their first glimpse of the 2022 All Star roster. Fourteen teams will battle up and down the All Star trail over the course of the 2022 season including “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing, who are back to defend their 2021 Series championship.

A surefire mix of talent and ambition, the 2022 All Star lineup is complete with up and comers, as well as veteran knowledge, creating one of the most competitive rosters in Series history. Joining Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing in the championship hunt will be the tenured presence of Rudeen Racing / Cory Eliason, Buch Motorsports / Justin Peck, and Wise-Priddy Racing / Zeb Wise, with second year partnerships of: Vermeer Motorsports / Hunter Schuerenberg, B Squared Motorsports / Bill Balog, Lane Racing / Cap Henry, and RQM Enterprises / Kyle Reinhardt. Sam McGhee Motorsports and Coldren Motorsports continue their multi-year presence with the All Stars in 2022. Both have made a driver change for the 2022 season: Parker Price-Miller and Bradley Howard, respectively.

The All Stars welcome back four time All Star champion, Tim Shaffer with team owner, Bryan Grove Racing. Former USAC Triple Crown champion, Chris Windom and Kevin Thomas have decided to put a wing on full time in 2022, with team owners: Hayward Motorsports and Snow Racing. Snow Racing will field a second entry with Australian driver, Scott Bogucki, who is making the transition from 360 competition.

A now historical high for the Series, all 14 All Star title contenders will battle for a total championship purse equaling $358,000 in 2022, $80,000 of which to be awarded to the championship team, a $15,000 bump from 2021. The 2022 championship runner-up will be awarded with a $60,000 check, followed by a $50,000 sum for third, $40,000 for fourth, and $30,000 for fifth. Sixth through 14th in the standings will be awarded $20,000, $15,000, $12,000, $11,000, $10,000, $9,000, $8,000, $7,000 and $6,000 respectively.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Roster:

Tyler Courtney - Clauson Marshall Racing - No. 7BC

Reigning All Star Circuit of Champions champion “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, ace of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC, is ready to return to the road in 2022, aiming to defend his All Star dominance while ultimately solidifying a second Series championship in as many tries. The Indianapolis-native, also a former USAC National Midget champion (2019), as well as a former USAC National Sprint Car champion (2018), scored eight point-earning victories during his 2021 All Star championship campaign, tallying up 25 top-five finishes in 48 feature appearances.

“I'm excited for this year, as we got a big monkey off our back last year winning our first year out. Now we have more experience, but we’re still always working to improve. We know we had a good year last year, but we want to prove to ourselves we can compete at that level year in and year out. We've got the same team and same great sponsor in NOS Energy Drink and we're ready to get the season started and try to defend our championship from last year.”

Cory Eliason - Rudeen Racing - No. 26

A staple on the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason and Rudeen Racing have accomplished a lot during their Series tenure, everything but a Series championship. The team will work to overturn that statistic in 2022, ultimately bettering their 2021 title chase that concluded second in the overall driver standings padded by a pair of victories and an impressive 16 top-five finishes. Including the pair attained in 2021, winning at I-96 Speedway and Lincoln Speedway in a nine-day span, Eliason owns eight-career victories with “America’s Series” with the only repeat track on his list being Lake Odessa, Michigan’s I-96 Speedway.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be an All Star again in 2022. Kevin Rudeen and all of Rudeen Racing gives us the equipment and the opportunity necessary to be successful. Our goal is to earn a championship in 2022 and that’s what we’ll be working for from day one.”

Zeb Wise - Wise-Priddy Racing - No. 10

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise is ready to do it again, returning to the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail for a third consecutive season while aiming to compete for a Series championship aboard the Wise-Priddy Racing No. 10. Wise, the 2020 All Star Rookie of the Year, finished fourth in the 2021 All Star driver championship, earning two victories along the way including the $26,000 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race victory at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana. Wise earned his second victory of the 2021 All Star season at Attica Raceway Park on September 3. Wise’s most notable feat is perhaps earning the title of being the youngest driver to ever win a USAC National Midget Series victory; 15 years, 8 months, and 21 days old.

“I’m really looking forward to getting 2022 started with the All Stars. Last year was my second year on the tour, and obviously the first year for Wise-Priddy. We went from an empty race shop to a full-time race team in about three months. We had our struggles, growing pains, etc., but one thing stayed consistent and that was our speed. Now with a year under our belt, I don't see any reason why we can't win more races and compete for a championship. We've shown we can compete, now we just have to put it all together. Wayne and Derek have been putting in countless hours in the shop this winter and I couldn't be more ready to get the year started. There is no doubt in my mind we will win races and be a contender in the championship.”

Justin Peck - Buch Motorsports - No. 13

Coming off a career-season with the All Star Circuit of Champions, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck and the Buch Motorsports “Misfits” are back for another round, once again throwing their hat into the ring for a shot at the All Star championship. The Pennsylvania-based motorsports outfit earned four All Star victories during the 2021 campaign, highlighted with a $20,000 Lincoln Speedway Dirt Classic triumph in September. Ending his 2021 All Star season seventh in the driver standings, Peck’s other victories occurred at Attica Raceway Park, Sharon Speedway, and Muskingum County Speedway.

“Tom, Sean, and Kurt have spent a lot of time trying to fine tune our program for the upcoming season. I feel like we are more prepared for the fight this year and if we can put our best foot forward 99% of the time, we can come out on top.”

Hunter Schuerenberg - Vermeer Motorsports - No. 55

“Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is back for more in 2022, back in charge of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 for another run at the All Star Circuit of Champions title. The Series sophomore will enter the new year with a win under his belt, finding All Star victory lane for a $6,000 prize at Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York. In all, the Sikeston, Missouri, native accumulated 29 top-ten finishes in 47 feature starts in 2021, ending his first-ever All Star season third in the final driver standings.

“I'm really excited to build off everything we did last year. It's nice to know we're going into year two with the same equipment, sponsors, and personnel.”

Bill Balog - B Squared Motorsports - No. 17B

A two-time winner with “America’s Series” in 2021, the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog and B Squared Motorsports are ready to hit the road again in 2022, working to outdo last year’s performance that concluded with a fifth-place finish in the All Star driver standings. Balog, who earned his All Star triumphs in back-to-back fashion during action at Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway, accumulated 20 top-ten finishes in 47 point-earning feature appearances, 11 of which equaling fifth or better. Balog is unarguably the most decorated competitor in IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series history, racking up ten titles before hopping on the All Star trail full time.

“The decision to run with the All Stars for a second year came pretty easy. We've had great sponsors over the course of several years, and the All Stars are a great place to advertise for them and also compete at the highest level. This off season has felt like the longest one yet. We are definitely looking to step up our game and have the confidence too with year one under our belt. We've updated a few things in the engine and chassis department that have been long overdue. This Series is a blast to run with.”

Cap Henry - Lane Racing - No. 4

Bellevue, Ohio’s Cap Henry will enter the 2022 season with not only confidence, but experience, back in charge of the Lane Racing No. 4 for another full-on campaign with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Henry, a six-time Series winner over the course of his career, will enter the new year fresh off a sixth-place performance in the 2021 Series driver standings padded by 28 top-ten finishes in 43 A-Main starts, two of which victories. A winner in two different time zones, Henry found All Star victory lane at Gas City Speedway in Gas City, Indiana, and Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri.

“I'm very excited to compete this year. I feel as a team we are much more prepared to hit the ground running, and better prepared for the in's and out's of it. The All Stars have evolved a lot from my early years and it's such a tough group of guys. You just have to be ready to go from start to finish, and I feel we are ready.”

Kyle Reinhardt - RQM Enterprises - No. 91

Once again at the helm of the RQM Enterprises No. 91, Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt is ready to take on the All Star Circuit of Champions once again in 2022, itching to add more marks to the win column. A challenging year for the 2021 Series Rookie of the Year contender, Reinhardt capped the season with nine top-ten finishes, accomplishing a first-ever All Star victory in the process. A bonus victory at that, Reinhardt’s triumph occurred at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, and was accompanied by an $8,000 prize.

“Im very excited to get our second year going. We’ve ran a few races so far in 2022 and I'm feeling good so far. We have some great people behind us and I’m looking forward to getting them to victory lane.”

Parker Price-Miller - Sam McGhee Motorsports - No. 11

Joining efforts with Sam McGhee Motorsports, Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller is set to take on the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2022, aiming to not only contend for victories, but also a Series championship. Seeing limited All Star action in 2021, “The Law Firm” accumulated five top-ten finishes in nine feature starts, three of which tallied within the top-five. Price-Miller’s most successful All Star outings in 2021 occurred during starts in Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash and Eldora Speedway’s Four Crown Nationals where he finished second on each occasion. The Hoosier owns one career All Star victory, earned at Orrville, Ohio’s Wayne County Speedway during the 2015 season.

“First off, I want to say I'm thankful that I even have the opportunity to race with the All Stars this year, let alone full-time with a great team like SMM. Everyone knows what I've been going through but it's been hard. At one point, I didn't know if I was ever going to race again. Luckily I've had great doctors, support, friends, family, etc., and I've made great progress. A huge wave of emotions. Excited, nervous, thankful…pretty much anything in the book. My goal is to go win races and put the team in good spots to make them money and myself money. I'm back to 100% and I believe we are a team capable of doing big things. Only time will tell.”

Bradley Howard - Coldren Motorsports - No. 07

Newly hired gun for Mark Coldren’s Coldren Motorsports No. 07, Etters, Pennsylvania’s Bradley Howard is set to rejoin the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2022, aiming to transfer recent successes into nightly contention with “America’s Series.” Howard, a $3,000 Western Pennsylvania Speedweek feature winner in 2021, doing so at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, will hunt for a first-ever All Star victory during the new year.

“I’m excited to get this year going, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to team up with Mark and Julie Coldren. I had an opportunity to do the All Star deal about six years ago with my dad, uncle, and pap, and it was an eye opening experience to see what it took to be successful in this sport. We’ve been building our own team each year since then with the goal to be more prepared and professional each year. Teaming up with Mark & Julie and bringing Todd Berkheimer onboard as the crew chief excites me as a driver. We’re ready to get the new year underway.”

Tim Shaffer - Bryan Grove Racing - No. 28

A name certainly synonymous with open wheel racing, as well as a name that peppers the All Star Circuit of Champions history books, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer will return to the All Star trail in 2022, joining “America’s Series” aboard the Bryan Grove Racing No. 28. A decorated competitor, nonetheless, the former Knoxville Nationals winner is also a four-time All Star champion, earning his last title in 2012 over Dale Blaney and David Gravel. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native is a 67-time winner with the Series, ten of which occurring at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio.

“We’re excited. Bryan Grove has given us the opportunity to go out and contend for a championship this year and we’re going to do our best to put it all together.”

Kevin Thomas Jr. - Snow Racing - No. 9K

It is official: two-time Indiana Sprint Week champion and former USAC National Sprint Cars Series competitor, Kevin Thomas Jr., is hitting the road full-time in 2022, but this time with a wing on, as the Cullman, Alabama-native is set to join the All Star Circuit of Champions for a full-on campaign aboard Clayton Snow’s Snow Racing No. 9K. Despite a short resume among the wing sprint car ranks, Thomas’ non-wing accolades compensate, boasting not only the pair of aforementioned Indiana Sprint Week championships, but also three Perris Auto Speedway Oval Nationals victories, three Lawrenceburg Speedway Fall Nationals titles, and four Haubstadt Hustler wins.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be making the move to the All Stars in 2022. We have partnered with Snow Racing for the upcoming season, and I’m thrilled for the opportunity. I have enjoyed getting to know these guys and forming a team with them. Clayton has worked extremely hard to put all of this in motion and I can’t thank him enough for taking a chance on me.”

Scott Bogucki - Snow Racing - No. 28

Powering a second entry for Clayton Snow’s Snow Racing, former multi-time ASCS National Tour winner and 360 sprint car hot shot, Scott Bogucki, is ready to take the next step of his open wheel career and will join the All Star Circuit of Champions full-time in 2022. A former ASCS National Tour Rookie of the Year recipient, Bogucki, a native of Australia, will now hunt for All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year honors, battling head-to-head with stablemate, Kevin Thomas Jr.

“I’m very excited for the opportunity to compete with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2022. Cayton Snow and Snow Racing have given me a great opportunity and I’m looking forward to taking on this new challenge. There will be a large learning curve to overcome, especially when competing at tracks I’ve never seen before, but we’ll do our best to do our homework and be prepared for whatever is thrown at us.”

Chris Windom - Hayward Motorsports - No. 19

Working to become the next former USAC champion to earn an All Star Circuit of Champions crown, “Big Daddy” Chris Windom is now a full-time All Star, hitting the road aboard the NOS-powered Hayward Motorsports No. 19. Although limited experience with the wing on top, the Canton, Illinois, native boasts a rock solid USAC resume that includes a Triple Crown Championship - a feat that less than ten competitors have ever achieved.

“I’m really looking forward to our new adventure with Hayward Motorsports. It's a new challenge for our entire team with most of us only having a non-wing background. I feel as if we have all the right pieces to go out and be successful this year and we are all excited to get the year started. NOS Energy Drink is a huge help coming along as our primary sponsor this year. I also want to thank all of our other partners and sponsors.”

For those who cannot witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

 

Attica Raceway Park’s Core & Main Spring Nationals postponed until April 15-16

ATTICA, Ohio (April 6, 2022) - With extended forecasts predicting periods of off and on precipitation throughout the week, mixed in with colder temperatures over the weekend, Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Attica Raceway Park officials have been forced to postpone the Core & Main Spring Nationals until Friday and Saturday, April 15-16.

Officially kicking off the 2022 All Star points championship, as well as the Attica season, the two-day showcase will award a pair of $6,000 top prizes, simultaneously launching an action-packed April slate for “America’s Series” that includes eight events across three weekends.

For more information pertaining to Attica’s Spring Nationals, such as seating and ticket prices, fans should visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Core & Main Spring Nationals
Attica Raceway Park

Friday, April 15
Gates: 3:00 PM
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 PM
Racing: 7:45 PM

Saturday, April 16
Gates: 1:00 PM
Driver’s Meeting: 3:00 PM
Racing: 5:00 PM

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 14): Tyler Courtney
East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 15): Cory Eliason

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 14): Alex Bowman | 12.932
East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 15): Danny Dietrich | 12.747

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions welcomes Tezos as Series Title Sponsor through 2024

Tezos becomes the Official Blockchain of the All Stars

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 8, 2022) – Today, Tony Stewart and the All Star Circuit of Champions are pleased to announce Tezos as the official series title sponsor. The announcement follows FloSports’ recent introduction of a multi-year technical partnership with Tezos, the world’s most advanced blockchain. Tezos will make its official debut when the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 points championship season commences on April 8.

Together, the All Star Circuit of Champions, FloRacing and Tezos will educate sprint car fans on blockchain technology, the opportunities available through the Tezos blockchain and NFTs (non-fungible tokens), including the creation of All Star specific NFTs.

“When Mark and his team presented the idea of replacing their FloRacing brand with Tezos as our title partner, we were intrigued by the concept,” said Tony Stewart. “Tezos is global brand with existing partnerships with Red Bull Racing and reigning Formula 1 champion, Max Verstappen, Manchester United, and the New York Mets. This is a terrific opportunity to align the All Stars with a non-endemic title partner that has enthusiasm to connect to our All Star tracks and fans. This will be an educational experience for us all and we look forward to playing our part in connecting our fans to Tezos.”

The relationship between the All Stars and FloRacing otherwise remains unchanged for 2022 and beyond with every All Star event being streamed live exclusively on FloRacing. The first events of the 2022 points season will take place at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9.

"Tony Stewart's All Star Circuit of Champions is a perfect platform to build awareness and excitement about blockchain in the world of motorsports," says Michael Rigsby, Vice President, Motorsports, FloSports. "Tezos is fast-becoming one of the most innovative brand partners in sports and we're proud to bring these two teams together. More exciting things to come!"

Tezos is an energy-efficient, open source blockchain that continuously adopts cutting edge technology through on-chain governance and upgrades. Even as Tezos continues to grow exponentially, on-chain governance allows Tezos transaction fees to remain low and set the industry standard for sustainability. Unlike traditional Proof of Work blockchains, Tezos operates cleanly with minimal energy consumption and a negligible carbon footprint through its pioneering Proof of Stake mechanism which requires only a fraction of the energy that traditional Proof of Work blockchains need to secure their network.

Despite the unfortunate severe weather leading to four straight cancellations at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia, and Volusia Speedway Park in De Leon Springs, Florida, the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials persevered and managed to complete two of the six originally scheduled Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts programs. East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, succeeded in hosting the traveling All Stars with “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney and Cory Eliason earning victories on February 14-15, respectively.

 

 

Cory Eliason caps All Star Southern Swing with Jean Lynch Classic Victory at East Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (February 15, 2022) - In just his second try this season, Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, scoring the Jean Lynch Classic triumph at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, February 15. Eliason led every circuit of the 30-lap program, chased to the line by Dylan Westbrook, Monday night winner Tyler Courtney, Parker Price Miller, and Anthony Macri.

The Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts victory, earning the Visalia, California, native a $6,000 payday, may have been convincing on paper, but the challenges were far from unnoticed, as the current All Star championship contender was forced to take evasive action on lap 15, making hard contact with a slower car while trying to put the driver one lap down. Luckily for Eliason, the Rudeen Racing/Hager Realty Service/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car drove on unscathed.

Despite the aforementioned hiccup with the lapper, and a few early race cautions interrupting his momentum, the last half of the 30-lapper went relatively smooth for Eliason, eventually escaping to a 2.6-second lead by the time the final checkers flew.

The win bumps Eliason’s career total to nine with the traveling All Stars.

“This is a little bit of redemption, for sure. Hats off to my entire team. Last year was a tough year, but we’re starting things off right this year,” Cory Eliason said, who finished second in the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions driver standings. “I love coming to Florida…I love Volusia and I love East Bay. I wish we actually got to come here more often, but we’ll take what we can when we come here.”

UP NEXT: The FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take a seven-week hiatus before resuming the 2022 season with a doubleheader at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9. The Core and Main Spring Nationals, awarding $6,000 each night, will officially launch the 2022 All Star points championship.

Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park | February 15, 2022: Event: Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Event: Jean Lynch Classic Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 38 Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 13.502 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich | 12.747 Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Conner Morrell Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Anthony Macri All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Chris Windom Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Parker Price-Miller Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash presented by Kear’s Speed Shop Winner: Cory Eliason Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Brian Bell Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Terry McCarl FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tanner Thorson (+14)

Qualifying

Group (A) 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 12.815; 2. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.290; 3. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.361; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.461; 5. 66-Danny Smith, 13.603; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson, 13.650; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 13.656; 8. 7B-Ben Brown, 13.733; 9. 97G-Alan Gilbertson, 13.937; 10. 121-Steve Glover, 14.548

Group (B) 19-Brent Marks, 12.750; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 12.892; 3. 11M-Kerry Madsen, 12.973; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 12.999; 5. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.151; 6. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 13.282; 7. 23B-Brian Bell, 13.314; 8. 1-Jamie Myers, 13.418; 9. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 13.653; 10. 28F-Davie Franek, 13.690

Group (C) 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.747; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.850; 3. 19X-Chris Windom, 12.946; 4. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.115; 5. 6-Dustin Gates, 13.250; 6. 47-Eric Riggins Jr., 13.355; 7. 44-Chris Martin, 13.675; 8. 97-Scott Milan, 13.789; 9. 11MM-Brendan Mullen, 99.999

Group (D) 26-Cory Eliason, 12.830; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller, 12.885; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 13.113; 4. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.405; 5. 24-Terry McCarl, 13.480; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.575; 7. 25-Chris Myers, 13.787; 8. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 13.803; 9. 97W-Greg Wilson, 13.974

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 28M-Conner Morrell [1]; 2. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [4]; 3. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 4. 20B-Cody Bova [3]; 5. 66-Danny Smith [5]; 6. 5M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 7. 7B-Ben Brown [8]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 9. 97G-Alan Gilbertson [9]; 10. 121-Steve Glover [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 11M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 5. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [6]; 6. 10X-Ryan Smith [5]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell [7]; 8. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [9]; 9. 1-Jamie Myers [8]; 10. 28F-Davie Franek [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 19X-Chris Windom [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 6-Dustin Gates [5]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 6. 47-Eric Riggins Jr. [6]; 7. 44-Chris Martin [7]; 8. 97-Scott Milan [8]; 9. 11MM-Brendan Mullen [9]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 2C-Wayne Johnson [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 6. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [8]; 7. 24-Terry McCarl [5]; 8. 97W-Greg Wilson [9]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [7]

Dash (6 Laps) 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [6]; 5. 19X-Chris Windom [4]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell [8]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 23B-Brian Bell [2]; 2. 10X-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [5]; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 5. 24-Terry McCarl [6]; 6. 47-Eric Riggins Jr. [3]; 7. 97W-Greg Wilson [12]; 8. 7B-Ben Brown [8]; 9. 44-Chris Martin [7]; 10. 1-Jamie Myers [13]; 11. 25-Chris Myers [14]; 12. 97G-Alan Gilbertson [15]; 13. 97-Scott Milan [11]; 14. 121-Steve Glover [16]; 15. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [10]; 16. 2-Ricky Peterson [9]; 17. 28F-Davie Franek [17]; 18. 11MM-Brendan Mullen [18]

A-main (30 Laps) 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [11]; 7. 11M-Kerry Madsen [10]; 8. 19-Brent Marks [3]; 9. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [23]; 10. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [18]; 11. 18-Gio Scelzi [15]; 12. 2C-Wayne Johnson [14]; 13. 10X-Ryan Smith [22]; 14. 28-Tim Shaffer [19]; 15. 6-Dustin Gates [16]; 16. 28M-Conner Morrell [8]; 17. 40-George Hobaugh [13]; 18. 23B-Brian Bell [21]; 19. 20B-Cody Bova [17]; 20. 19X-Chris Windom [5]; 21. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 22. 8-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 23. 66-Danny Smith [20]; 24. 5M-Max Stambaugh [24] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 14, 2022): Tyler Courtney East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 15, 2022): Cory Eliason

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers: East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 14, 2022): Alex Bowman | 12.932 East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 15, 2022): Danny Dietrich | 12.747

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (TBD): **No points for Georgia/Florida events

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About FloSports: Founded in 2006, FloSports is a subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the US and abroad. FloSports’ mission is to give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

Tyler Courtney battles by Kerry Madsen for Classic Ink Southern Swing win at East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, Fla. (February 14, 2022) - Forced to wait ten extra days due to Mother Nature’s inability to cooperate, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney fell right into his old ways on Monday evening at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, and scored himself the first FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2022 season, finally commencing the Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts.

Courtney’s triumph, resulting in a $6,000 payday, was accomplished from the inside of row two, forced to stalk down outside pole sitter and Sam McGhee Motorsports entry, Kerry Madsen, while simultaneously fending off pressure from KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi. A series of early race cautions proved to be a struggle for Courtney, but once the Indianapolis, Indiana, native and defending All Star champion found his rhythm and took command on lap 15, utilizing a power move to drive underneath the “Madman” at the exit of turn four, the race was done in its tracks.

Kerry Madsen held on to finish second in the Classic Ink Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts opener at East Bay, followed by Gio Scelzi, Brent Marks, and Justin Peck.

“I knew we had a little bit better car than Kerry (Madsen), but I also had to be careful not to show him my line, especially if another caution would’ve come out. Kerry is a hard racer, but we just had to be patient and it all worked out,” said Tyler Courtney, now a nine-time All Star winner aboard the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Turbo/No. 7BC sprint car. “To start off the year on the right foot is key, especially if it’s getting a win this early in the season. We definitely have this team heading in the right direction, so we’ll head back here tomorrow and try it again.”

UP NEXT:
The Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts will continue with another round at East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday, February 15. Action is set to begin with hot laps at 6:15 p.m.

For more information such as gate times and ticket prices, please visit East Bay Raceway Park online at www.ebrp.co.

Once action in Florida is complete, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take a seven-week hiatus before resuming the 2022 season with a doubleheader at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9. The Core and Main Spring Nationals, awarding $6,000 each night, will officially launch the All Star points championship.

Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park | February 14, 2022:
Event: Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts
Kistler Racing Products Pill Draw | Entries: 40
Nunzi’s Advertising Hot Laps: Anthony Macri | 13.529
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Alex Bowman | 12.932
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #1 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Competition Suspension Inc Heat #2 Winner: Brent Marks
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #3 Winner: Ryan Smith
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash presented by Kear’s Speed Shop Winner: Gio Scelzi
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Wayne Johnson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Terry McCarl (+12)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.057; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.076; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.102; 4. 6-Dustin Gates, 13.476; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.557; 6. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.761; 7. 7B-Ben Brown, 13.819; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson, 13.853; 9. 97-Scott Milan, 14.035; 10. 44-Chris Martin, 14.138

Group (B)
1. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.140; 2. 19-Brent Marks, 13.228; 3. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 13.304; 4. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 13.453; 5. 23B-Brian Bell, 13.585; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.599; 7. 1-Jamie Myers, 13.680; 8. 97G-Alan Gilbertson, 13.966; 9. 197-Ryan Harrison, 14.242; 10. 121-Steve Glover, 15.094

Group (C)
1. 55-Alex Bowman, 12.932; 2. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.088; 3. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.453; 4. 28F-Davie Franek, 13.481; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.500; 6. 47-Eric Riggins Jr., 13.518; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr., 13.580; 8. 11MM-Brendan Mullen, 13.797; 9. 66-Danny Smith, 13.820; 10. 25-Chris Myers, 13.826

Group (D)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.018; 2. 11M-Kerry Madsen, 13.249; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 13.264; 4. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.381; 5. 19X-Chris Windom, 13.441; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.529; 7. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 13.692; 8. 24-Terry McCarl, 13.727; 9. 97W-Greg Wilson, 13.811; 10. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 14.036

Heat 1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 6-Dustin Gates [3]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova [6]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 8. 7B-Ben Brown [7]; 9. 97-Scott Milan [9]; 10. 44-Chris Martin [10]

Heat 2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 19-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [2]; 3. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [3]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 5. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 6. 1-Jamie Myers [7]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell [5]; 8. 97G-Alan Gilbertson [8]; 9. 197-Ryan Harrison [9]; 10. 121-Steve Glover [10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10X-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 55-Alex Bowman [4]; 3. 28M-Conner Morrell [2]; 4. 47-Eric Riggins Jr. [6]; 5. 28F-Davie Franek [3]; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson [5]; 7. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [7]; 8. 66-Danny Smith [9]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [10]; 10. 11MM-Brendan Mullen [8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 5. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [7]; 6. 24-Terry McCarl [8]; 7. 97W-Greg Wilson [9]; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 9. 5M-Max Stambaugh [10]; 10. 19X-Chris Windom [5]

Dash (6 Laps)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 11M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 4. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 5. 55-Alex Bowman [3]; 6. 10X-Ryan Smith [8]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 8. 19-Brent Marks [5]

B-main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 2C-Wayne Johnson [3]; 2. 24-Terry McCarl [5]; 3. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [8]; 4. 1-Jamie Myers [4]; 5. 97W-Greg Wilson [10]; 6. 5M-Max Stambaugh [16]; 7. 66-Danny Smith [12]; 8. 23B-Brian Bell [9]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 10. 7B-Ben Brown [11]; 11. 25-Chris Myers [14]; 12. 97G-Alan Gilbertson [13]; 13. 97-Scott Milan [15]; 14. 11MM-Brendan Mullen [18]; 15. 44-Chris Martin [19]; 16. 197-Ryan Harrison [17]; 17. 121-Steve Glover [20]; 18. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 19. 19X-Chris Windom [2]; 20. 8-Aaron Reutzel [1]

A-main (30 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 11M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 4. 19-Brent Marks [8]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [10]; 6. 10X-Ryan Smith [6]; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer [17]; 8. 11-Parker Price Miller [4]; 9. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [12]; 10. 24-Terry McCarl [22]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 12. 55-Alex Bowman [5]; 13. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [11]; 14. 9K-Kevin Thomas Jr. [23]; 15. 28M-Conner Morrell [13]; 16. 6-Dustin Gates [14]; 17. 1-Jamie Myers [24]; 18. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [19]; 19. 20B-Cody Bova [20]; 20. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 21. 39M-Anthony Macri [16]; 22. 47-Eric Riggins Jr. [15]; 23. 2C-Wayne Johnson [21]; 24. 28F-Davie Franek [18] Lap Leaders: Kerry Madsen (1-14), Tyler Courtney (15-30)

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 14, 2022): Tyler Courtney

2022 All Star Dixie Fast Timers:
1. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 14, 2022): Alex Bowman | 12.932

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (TBD):
**No points for Georgia/Florida events

 

 

Heavy precipitation and cold temperatures force cancellation of All Star events at Senoia Raceway on Feb 4-5


SENOIA, Ga. (February 4, 2022) - A massive weather front resulting in long periods of heavy precipitation throughout the evening hours on Thursday and morning hours on Friday has left Senoia Raceway heavily saturated, forcing track and All Star Circuit of Champions officials to cancel the entire weekend program slated for February 4-5. The track received nearly three inches of rain since Thursday afternoon, and with temperatures expected to reach only the mid to upper-40s on Saturday, track and Series officials were left with no choice.

The FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now kick-off their 2022 Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with an annual visit to Volusia Speedway Park for DIRTcar Nationals action on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 8-9. Helping launch the five-race sprint car segment of Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals, each night of the All Star portion will award $6,000.

 

 

Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts kicks-off February 4-5 at Senoia Raceway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 27, 2022) – One week from tomorrow, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will ignite their 2022 campaign, and as tradition has it, “America’s Series” will launch the new year with a non-points swing through the southern states, contesting six events at three tracks over a 12-day span. Dubbed the Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts, the six-race tour will launch with a two-day visit to Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia, on Friday and Saturday, February 4-5. A total winner’s share equaling $18,000 will be awarded during the Peach State stay with $8,000 being handed out on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

“We’re always excited to get back to the track in February,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Stars. “I know a lot of teams are chomping at the bit to head south. We are excited to introduce our Series to a new market in Senoia, and we look forward to our annual stops at Volusia and East Bay. A big thank you to Brian and Cindy for their support of the Series and the Southern Swing in 2022.”

The Classic Ink USA Southern Swing presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts will continue with an annual visit to Volusia Speedway Park for DIRTcar Nationals action on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 8-9. Helping launch the five-race sprint car segment of Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals, each night of the All Star portion will award $6,000.

“We’re excited to continue our relationship with the All Star Circuit of Champions,” Brian Ellenberger said, CEO of Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery. “We’ve been associated with the Series for several years, and to have the opportunity to be a part of a major portion of their schedule is really exciting. We hope to not only use this opportunity to promote our brand and our services, but also do our part in helping promote the sport that we all love so much. Good luck to all of those racing in Georgia and Florida."

East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, will be the final stop for the All Stars on their 2022 Southern Swing, invading the action-packed clay oval on Monday and Tuesday, February 14-15. Headlining the first two nights of the sprint car segment of East Bay’s annual Winternationals, the All Star doubleheader will award $6,000 each, increasing the overall Southern Swing winner’s share to $42,000.

“We’re happy to be back on board with the All Stars for their Southern Swing. The Series has been a big part of our racing family for several years and I can’t think of a better way to kick-off the new year,” Cindy Elliott said of Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts. “The Southern Swing gives our brand the opportunity to level up and gain extra exposure. We’re excited to head south.”

Once action in Georgia and Florida is complete, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take a seven-week hiatus before resuming the 2022 season with a doubleheader at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9. The Core and Main Spring Nationals, awarding $6,000 each night, will officially launch the All Star points championship.

 

 

FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 reveals 2022 Schedule and Points Fund – Champion to earn $80,000

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (November 18, 2021) - The 2022 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season is set to get under way in less than three months, kicking off what is set to be another highly competitive and action-packed campaign for the country’s original touring winged sprint car series. Additionally, the All Stars will upgrade its year end points to a record setting $345,000, representing an increase of nearly 35% from 2021.

A now historical high for the Series, the 2022 All Star championship team will be awarded with an $80,000 first place prize, a $15,000 bump from 2021. The 2022 championship runner-up will be awarded with a $60,000 check, followed by a $50,000 sum for third, $40,000 for fourth, and $30,000 for fifth. Sixth through 12th in the standings will be awarded $20,000, $15,000, $12,000, $11,000, $10,000, $9,000, and $8,000, respectively. In total, the 2022 championship points fund for the top 12 finishers totals $345,000.

“We’re really excited to get the schedule released so that our teams and fans can begin making their 2022 plans. To be able to expand the points fund next year is something that I am absolutely thrilled about,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Stars. “We wouldn’t be able to do this without the extended support from our tracks and partners. I want to thank Mark Floreani and his team at FloRacing, Mobil 1, Kevin Rudeen, as well as our other great partners, track promoters and owners. It is humbling to see the continued interest from tracks that continue to grow our events, and partners that want to utilize our platform to promote their brands. This growth can be attributed to the team owners and drivers that support our series; we wouldn’t be in this position without them all.”

Highlighted with 56 dates across 11 states, the 2022 All Star agenda boasts a stout lineup of high profile events with all the Series’ major blockbusters making their return. The list includes Attica Raceway Park’s points commencing Spring Nationals, Port Royal Speedway’s $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial and $55,000-to-win Tuscarora 50, Lincoln Speedway’s $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic, the highly touted $26,000 to win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race, which moves to I-70 Motorsports Park, an annual visit to the sprint car capital of the world, Knoxville Raceway, and Ohio Sprint Speedweek capped with Portsmouth Raceway Park’s Dean Knittel Memorial awarding $20,554.

The Beach Brawl at Lake Ozark Speedway, awarding a total weekend winner’s share of $18,000, will also make its return to the All Star agenda, as well as the $10,000-to-win Keith Kauffman Classic at the Port Royal Speedway, the $10,000-to-win Night Before the Tuscarora 50, Williams Grove Speedway’s $10,000-to-win Memorial Day weekend event, and the season-ending Jim and Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway, padded by a $10,000-to-win finale.

New dates on the 2022 All Star campaign trail include Sharon Speedway’s Sharon Nationals, an $18,000 to win weekend which is set to make its return on Friday and Saturday, September 2-3, a pair of $12,000-to-win visits to Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, New York, and Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, and Atomic Speedway’s George Fisher Memorial / Freedom 40 awarding $15,000-to-win.

The All Stars will return to central upstate New York for the first time since 2019 and visit Outlaw Speedway, Utica-Rome Speedway, and Weedsport Speedway August 18-20 to challenge for $8,000, $10,000, and $8,000-to-win purses, respectively.

The Series will make its first and second ever starts at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway in April and August. The facility is promoted by Port Royal promoter, Steve O’Neal.

“Fans will continue to see all of our staple events in 2022,” commented Stewart. “It’s also important to continue to evaluate new opportunities and expand to new markets or re-visit tracks that we don’t necessarily get to race at every year. Ninety percent of the schedule is done by the end of October; it is a collaborative effort to get the remaining ten percent done. Much appreciation goes out to our track partners for working with us on the scheduling efforts for 2022.”

As tradition has it, Series competition will begin in early February with a short stint of non-points action, kicking things off with a two-day visit to Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia, on Friday and Saturday, February 4-5. A first-ever visit to the central Georgia venue, the weekend pair will award $8,000 and $10,000, respectively.

Following its visit to The Peach State, All Star action will continue with a pair of DIRTcar Nationals appearances at Volusia Speedway Park on February 8-9, followed by another pair of Florida stops at East Bay Raceway Park on February 14-15. All four visits to Volusia and East Bay will award $6,000 top prizes.

Commencing the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions points battle, the April calendar will ignite with Attica Raceway Park’s Core & Main Spring Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, followed by a Central Pennsylvania four-pack on Thursday through Sunday, April 21-24. The weekend will consist of appearances at Bloomsburg Fair Raceway, Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Thursday through Sunday, respectively. The April slate will conclude with an Ohio double at Sharon Speedway and Waynesfield Raceway Park on April 30 and May 1.

The month of May will continue with a Michigan and Illinois takeover of I-96 Speedway and Dirt Oval at Route 66 on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, flanked by a Wisconsin triple-header on Friday through Sunday, May 20-22. Once again battling head-to-head with the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the All Stars’ Badger State brawl will feature stops at Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track, and Angell Park Speedway in consecutive fashion. The Mace Thomas Classic at I-96 Speedway will once again award an $8,500 top prize and the Dirt Oval at Route 66 will reward the winner with $8,000.

May will conclude with another power weekend through Pennsylvania Posse Country, this time headlined by the two-day Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29. Bumping the total weekend winner’s share to $49,000, the three-race Pennsylvania invasion will begin one night prior, as Williams Grove Speedway is set to host the precursor on Friday, May 27.

Featuring ten confirmed dates including nine consecutive, June’s slate is all but lax, igniting the month with Atomic Speedway’s $15,000-to-win George Fisher Memorial on Saturday, June 4, then setting aim on another installment of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

The Bert & Bridgette Emick Classic at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 10, will kick off the nine-race Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule and will continue with visits to Fremont Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, Wayne County Speedway on Monday, June 13, Sharon Speedway on Tuesday, June 14, Atomic Speedway on Wednesday, June 15, Waynesfield Raceway Park on Thursday, June 16, Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 17, before concluding with the Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday, June 18.

Despite kicking off the month with a New York doubleheader at Ransomville Speedway and Stateline Speedway, July will swing wide and west, ultimately hitting high gear with visits to Missouri and Iowa in the form of Lake Ozark Speedway, I-70 Motorsports Park, and Knoxville Raceway.

After a two week break, the All Star Circuit of Champions will begin its August campaign with a three-race sweep through central New York, visiting Outlaw Speedway, Utica-Rome Speedway, and Weedsport Speedway on August 19-21. Just three days later, the Series will be back in action with a return visit to Bloomsburg Fair Raceway, followed by trips to Bridgeport Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, and the first of two events at Lincoln Speedway.

Known on the track calendar as the Jack Gunn Memorial, the August visit to Williams Grove will once again feature twin features awarding $4,000 each and the Kramer Klash at Lincoln Speedway will again award $7,300 to the winner.

The All Stars’ September slate features four events awarding at least $10,000: the Sharon Nationals finale on September 3 awarding $12,000, Port Royal’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on September 9 awarding $10,000, the 55th annual Tuscarora 50 on September 10 awarding $55,000, and the Lincoln Speedway Dirt Classic on September 17 awarding $20,000. The September list also includes Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals, which will once again feature All Star competition alongside all three national divisions of USAC.

The 2022 All Star Circuit of Champions season will end on Friday and Saturday, October 7-8, with the two-day Jim & Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway; the weekend finale will pay a $10,000 top prize.

2022 All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule:
*Friday |2/4/22 | Senoia Raceway | $8,000
*Saturday | 2/5/22 | Senoia Raceway $10,000
*Tuesday | 2/8/22 | Volusia Speedway Park | $6,000
*Wednesday | 2/9/22 | Volusia Speedway Park | $6,000
*Monday | 2/14/22 | East Bay Raceway Park | $6,000
*Tuesday | 2/15/22 | East Bay Raceway Park | $6,000
Friday | 4/8/22 | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000
Saturday | 4/9/22 | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000
Thursday | 4/21/22 | Bloomsburg Fair Raceway | $6,000
Friday | 4/22/22 | Williams Grove Speedway | $6,000
Saturday | 4/23/22 | Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
Sunday | 4/24/22 | Bedford Speedway | $6,000
Saturday | 4/30/22 | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
Sunday | 5/1/22 | Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
Friday | 5/13/22 | I-96 Speedway | $8,500
Saturday | 5/14/22 | Dirt Oval at Route 66 | $8,000
Friday | 5/20/22 | Wilmot Raceway | $6,000
Saturday | 5/21/22 | Plymouth Dirt Track | $6,000
Sunday | 5/22/22 | Angell Park Speedway | $6,000
Friday | 5/27/22 | Williams Grove Speedway | $10,000
Saturday | 5/28/22 | Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
Sunday | 5/29/22 | Port Royal Speedway | $29,000
Friday | 6/3/22 | TBD
Saturday | 6/4/22 | Atomic Speedway | $15,000
**Friday | 6/10/22 | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000
**Saturday | 6/11/22 | Fremont Speedway | $10,000
**Sunday | 6/12/22 | Fremont Speedway | $6,000
**Monday | 6/13/22 | Wayne County Speedway | $6,000
**Tuesday | 6/14/22 | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
**Wednesday | 6/15/22 | Atomic Speedway | $6,000
**Thursday | 6/16/22 | Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
**Friday | 6/17/22 | Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
**Saturday | 6/18/22 | Portsmouth Raceway Park | $20,554
Friday | 7/8/22 | Ransomville Speedway | $12,000
Saturday | 7/9/22 | Stateline Speedway | $6,000
Friday | 7/22/22 | Lake Ozark Speedway | $8,000
Saturday | 7/23/22 | Lake Ozark Speedway | $10,000
Thursday | 7/28/22 | I-70 Motorsports Park | $10,000
Friday | 7/29/22 | I-70 Motorsports Park | $26,000
Saturday | 7/30/22 | Knoxville Raceway | $8,000
Friday | 8/19/22 | Outlaw Speedway | $8,000
Saturday | 8/20/22 | Utica-Rome Speedway | $10,000
Sunday | 8/21/22 | Weedsport Speedway | $8,000
Wednesday | 8/24/22 | Bloomsburg Fair Raceway | $6,000
Thursday | 8/25/22 | Bridgeport Speedway | $12,000
Friday | 8/26/22 | Williams Grove Speedway | Twin $4,000
Saturday | 8/27/22 | Lincoln Speedway | $7,300
Friday | 9/2/22 | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
Saturday | 9/3/22 | Sharon Speedway | $12,000
Thursday | 9/8/22 | Port Royal Speedway | $8,000
Friday | 9/9/22 | Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
Saturday | 9/10/22 | Port Royal Speedway | $55,000
Friday | 9/16/22 | Williams Grove Speedway | $6,000
Saturday | 9/17/22 | Lincoln Speedway | $20,000
Saturday | 9/24/22 | Eldora Speedway | $6,000
Friday | 10/7/22 | Fremont Speedway | $6,000
Saturday | 10/8/22 | Fremont Speedway | $10,000

* No Points
**Ohio Sprint Speedweek

2022 All Star Championship Payout:
1. $80,000
2. $60,000
3. $50,000
4. $40,000
5. $30,000
6. $20,000
7. $15,000
8. $12,000
9. $11,000
10. $10,000
11. $9,000
12. $8,000

 

 

Cole Macedo scores Fremont All Star finale for $10,000; Tyler Courtney crowned 2021 All Star champion

FREMONT, Ohio (October 9, 2021) - For the first time in his career, Lemoore, California’s Cole Macedo is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so in thrilling fashion during Fremont Speedway’s annual Jim & Joanne Ford Classic on Saturday, October 9. Scoring a $10,000 payday in the process, Macedo secured his place in the All Star history books on lap 27, sneaking by race-long leader, Cap Henry, before opening up to a near-two-second advantage. Heavy lapped traffic mixed in with a late race bobble gave Henry one last chance to capitalize, but Macedo held strong, actually splitting a pair of lappers late to keep the Lane Racing No. 4 at bay.

Henry held on to finish second after leading the first 26 laps, followed by Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg, and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason.

“This is the most fun I’ve had all year. Just out there hanging it out and whoever runs hard is going to win. That was a lot of fun…I’m worn out,” said Macedo beside his Fremont Auto Parts, Gill Construction, ML Graphics, Grant Decker Construction, Linder’s Speed Equipment, CK Mechanical, Diversified Builders backed No. 18 sprint car. “That last lap, I was holding on with everything I could. It just shows how good this team is. Steven, Mike, Cody, Kasey, Braden…all the guys have been working their asses off this year and it’s paying off. Huge thanks to Ray Brooks…he’s one of the best car owners I’ve ever driven for. It’s been a trying year but all these guys have been pushing and I’ve been getting better and making less mistakes. I feel like that whole feature I didn’t make too many mistakes. If you want to get to the next level you have to minimize those.”

“It was a fun race other than not winning,” Cap Henry said in Fremont Speedway victory lane. “The car was pretty good and I was just kind of trying to pace it…they were just better there the last half. I’m proud of my team. It’s been a long year but we made it. I think we will try the All Star deal again and see what we can do.”

Cole Macedo won the battle in Fremont, Ohio, but “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney won the war, clinching a first-ever FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 title in his first-ever try. The Indianapolis, Indiana-native and pilot of the Clauson Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink Turbo, zMAX Micro-Lubricant, No. 7BC sprint car scored a $65,000 championship payday for his efforts, simultaneously earning the Series' Rookie of the Year award.

Courtney’s championship campaign consisted of eight victories, as well as 37 top-ten finishes in 48 point-earning events, each being the most of any All Star Circuit of Champions competitor. With the overall championship purse awarded to the team and not the driver, Clauson Marshall Racing’s final margin of victory in the title chase was 218 markers, officially clinching the title before the Jim & Joanne Ford Classic even commenced.

Buch Motorsports with primary wheelman Justin Peck finished second in the 2021 All Star standings, followed by Sam McGhee Motorsports and primary driver Parker Price-Miller, Rudeen Racing with primary driver Cory Eliason, and Vermeer Motorsports with Hunter Schuerenberg.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway | Saturday, October 9, 2021:
Event: Jim & Joanne Ford Classic | $10,000-to-win
Entries: 48
C&R Racing Hot Laps: DJ Foos | 13.255
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 12.954
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Phil Gressman
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Henry Malcuit
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: DJ Foos
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Greg Wilson
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Jordan Ryan
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cody Bova
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cole Macedo
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Max Stambaugh (+13)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.020; 2. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.075; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.145; 4. 7c-Phil Gressman, 13.229; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.236; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.282; 7. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.411; 8. 14-Chad Kemenah, 13.444; 9. 55v-CJ Leary, 13.496; 10. 4T-Josh Turner, 13.865

Group (B)
1. 18-Cole Macedo, 13.028; 2. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.258; 3. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.268; 4. 4Z-Zane DeVault, 13.421; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.439; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 13.455; 7. 73af-Scotty Thiel, 13.457; 8. 4M-TJ Michael, 13.740; 9. 88N-Frank Neill, 13.839; 10. 75-Jerry Dahms, 14.607

Group (C)
1. 73-Justin Peck, 12.954; 2. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.064; 3. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.234; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 13.317; 5. 5s-Max Stambaugh, 13.527; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.611; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.672; 8. O9A-Justin Adams, 13.720; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.754; 10. 23-Chris Andrews, 13.908

Group (D)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.070; 2. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 13.119; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.120; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.168; 5. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.201; 6. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.234; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.452; 8. 71h-Ryan Ruhl, 13.541; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.781

Group (E)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.130; 2. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.377; 3. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.497; 4. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.558; 5. 12c-Kyle Capodice, 13.574; 6. 12-Corbin Gurley, 13.747; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson, 13.816; 8. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.847; 9. 6J-Jonah Aumend, 14.100

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7C-Phil Gressman [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [7]; 7. 25R-Jordan Ryan [3]; 8. 55V-CJ Leary [9]; 9. 14-Chad Kemenah [8]; 10. 4T-Josh Turner [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70M-Henry Malcuit [2]; 2. 18-Cole Macedo [4]; 3. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 4. 4Z-Zane DeVault [1]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova [3]; 6. 73AF-Scotty Thiel [7]; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [5]; 8. 88N-Frank Neill [9]; 9. 4M-TJ Michael [8]; 10. 75-Jerry Dahms [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel [3]; 4. 73-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 5S-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [6]; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron [7]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 9. O9A-Justin Adams [8]; 10. 23-Chris Andrews [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan [6]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 7. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [8]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith [3]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 97-Greg Wilson [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 4. 12C-Kyle Capodice [5]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [7]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [1]; 7. 28M-Conner Morrell [8]; 8. 12-Corbin Gurley [6]; 9. 6J-Jonah Aumend [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 18-Cole Macedo [6]; 3. 73-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 70M-Henry Malcuit [1]; 5. 7C-Phil Gressman [4]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 97-Greg Wilson [3]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel [4]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 55V-CJ Leary [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 3. 12-Corbin Gurley [2]; 4. O9A-Justin Adams [7]; 5. 4M-TJ Michael [8]; 6. 88N-Frank Neill [5]; 7. 6J-Jonah Aumend [9]; 8. 4T-Josh Turner [10]; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms [12]; 10. 23-Chris Andrews [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 25R-Jordan Ryan [1]; 2. 22-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 33W-Caleb Griffith [2]; 4. 5S-Max Stambaugh [6]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova [4]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 8. 55V-CJ Leary [17]; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde [11]; 10. 22M-Dan McCarron [15]; 11. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [14]; 12. 28M-Conner Morrell [16]; 13. O9-Craig Mintz [8]; 14. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [13]; 15. 2-Ricky Peterson [7]; 16. 22B-Ryan Broughton [12]; 17. 73AF-Scotty Thiel [10]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 18-Cole Macedo [3]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 73-Justin Peck [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [4]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [18]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [11]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [15]; 10. 16-DJ Foos [8]; 11. 5S-Max Stambaugh [24]; 12. 10-Zeb Wise [12]; 13. 11-Parker Price Miller [14]; 14. 33W-Caleb Griffith [23]; 15. O7-Skylar Gee [16]; 16. 1-Nate Dussel [6]; 17. 12C-Kyle Capodice [20]; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [25]; 19. 4Z-Zane DeVault [19]; 20. 25R-Jordan Ryan [21]; 21. 5-Paul McMahan [17]; 22. 7C-Phil Gressman [9]; 23. 3J-Trey Jacobs [13]; 24. 22-Cole Duncan [22]; 25. 70M-Henry Malcuit [7]

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)
50. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (September 17, 2021): Anthony Macri (2)
51. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 18, 2021): Justin Peck (4)
52. Eldora Speedway, Ohio (September 25, 2021): Rico Abreu
53. Fremont Speedway, Ohio (October 9, 2021): Cole Macedo

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (FINAL):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6554
2. Cory Eliason - 6278
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 6134
4. Zeb Wise - 6064
5. Bill Balog - 6060
6. Cap Henry - 5960
7. Justin Peck - 5824
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5353
9. Ian Madsen - 4430
10. Paul McMahan - 4416

 

 

Afternoon rain and saturated track forces cancellation of Friday portion of the Jim & Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway


FREMONT, Ohio (October 8, 2021) – Fremont Speedway track workers put together a hard-fought effort to recover after an early afternoon rain shower soaked an already saturated racing surface. Unfortunately, the amount of moisture received was too much to overcome.

In response, FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Fremont officials have decided to cancel Friday’s segment of the Jim & Joanne Ford Classic; the event will not be rescheduled.

Jim & Joanne Ford Classic weekend will officially open tomorrow evening, Saturday, October 9, with a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win feature. Pit gates are slated to open at 3:30 p.m. with the All Star driver’s meeting to follow at 5:15 p.m. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 5:45 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 10/8/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6420
2. Cory Eliason - 6138
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5992
4. Zeb Wise - 5938
5. Bill Balog - 5924
6. Cap Henry - 5814
7. Justin Peck - 5680
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5239
9. Ian Madsen - 4430
10. Paul McMahan - 4308

 

 

2021 All Star season to conclude with two-day Jim & Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 7, 2021) - The 2021 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season may be all but complete, but the thrills are far from over, as Series action is set to continue, as well as conclude, with the annual Jim and Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. A high dollar staple on the Fremont calendar, the two-day Jim and Joanne Ford Classic will award a total winner’s share equaling $15,000 headlined with a $10,000 finale on Saturday, October 9. The weekend will open with a $5,000-to-win preliminary on Friday, October 8.

“The Track That Action Built” is certainly no stranger to the All Star Circuit of Champions schedule, most recently hosting “America’s Series” during Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Saturday, June 12. A sure-fire contender for race of the year, the Ohio Sprint Speedweek visit concluded with a last lap, last corner pass consisting of Cole Duncan sneaking by Danny Dietrich for a $6,000 payday. The victory also secured Duncan the evening’s Hard Charger Award, as the Lockbourne, Ohio-native commenced his charge to the lead from row four.

Forced to face-off against a stout contingent of northwest Ohio regulars, as well as an expected turnout of regional invaders, the All Star Circuit of Champions will certainly have their hands full, led by current Series point leader and leading winner, Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney. In fact, Courtney’s title is all but secured, as just firing for hot laps on Friday will secure his 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions championship. Impressive enough, Courtney’s title will be accomplished in his first-ever try, locking down Rookie of the Year honors in the process.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason will enter Fremont’s doubleheader second in the All Star driver championship chase, followed by Vermeer Motorsports’ Hunter Schuerenberg, Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, and the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog.

Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry is currently sixth in the All Star driver standings, followed by Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt, former full-timer, Ian Madsen, and Nashville’s Paul McMahan.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Outline:
Friday and Saturday, October 8-9
Pit Window: 3:30 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5:45 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Spdwy, Penn. (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Spdwy, Penn. (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Spdwy, Penn. (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)
50. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (September 17, 2021): Anthony Macri (2)
51. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 18, 2021): Justin Peck (4)
52. Eldora Speedway, Ohio (September 25, 2021): Rico Abreu

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/25/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6420
2. Cory Eliason - 6138
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5992
4. Zeb Wise - 5938
5. Bill Balog - 5924
6. Cap Henry - 5814
7. Justin Peck - 5680
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5239
9. Ian Madsen - 4430
10. Paul McMahan - 4308


 

Rico Abreu leads all 30 for Eldora 4-Crown score worth $6,000

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 25, 2021) - In convincing fashion, nonetheless, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu secured his place in sprint car racing history books yet again, doing so by scoring the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 portion of the annual 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

Abreu, now a three-time All Star winner at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, led every circuit of the 30-lap contest, forced to withstand an early run in with traffic, as well as a late surge by Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Parker Price-Miller. The 4-Crown Nationals triumph earned the West Coast invader a $6,000 payday, now a ten-time All Star winner over the course of his career.

Gaining four spots on the night, Parker Price Miller hung on to finish second at The Big E, followed by Ayrton Gennetten, Cap Henry, who climbed 11 positions, and Zeb Wise, who climbed an impressive 17 positions. Wise’s performance also earned the Angola, Indiana-native the evening’s Hard Charger Award, given to the driver who gains the most feature positions.

“I’m just so thankful for our supporters this year,” Rico Abreu said, driver of the Rico Abreu/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Rowdy Energy/Curb Records/Lucas Oil Products/XYZ Machining/Self Made Racing/No. 24 sprint car. “We’ve been battling through some inconsistent runs. We ended up making a lot of changes to this car tonight...having to change motors last night kinda put us behind on being ready for tonight. But I have to thank all of my guys. It’s an honor to be standing in victory lane again at Eldora Speedway...this place is so special to me. The fans, too...I get to see all of these faces and spend time with you guys. I enjoy every minute that I get to race here.”

Lining up second on the A-Main grid, Abreu earned the initial jump, cruising ahead to a comfortable lead over the course of the first seven circuits. Traffic came into play by lap eight, but Abreu’s line around Eldora Speedway’s notoriously thin cushion proved to be no match for the onslaught of slower cars. The main event’s first of two cautions appeared on lap 17 ultimately snapping Abreu’s near-straightaway advantage.

When action returned, it was Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck applying the pressure, working the bottom and center of turns three and four with the intent to gain an edge on Abreu’s Rowdy Energy No. 24. Despite his attempts, Abreu scooted away, only to be halted again by a caution on lap 25.

The ensuing restart would see Parker Price-Miller make a jump from fourth to second, simultaneously switching his focus to Abreu. The Kokomo, Indiana-native was able to show Abreu his nose on a few occasions, but suffice it to say, Eldora’s victory lane stage belonged to Abreu.

“I could see (Price-Miller’s) shadow getting into turn one, but I knew he wasn’t getting a better run than me on the top,” Abreu continued. “The entry into the corner kept getting cleaner and cleaner. I knew if I could move down just a bit, I could get the car to stick a little bit better.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy a weekend off before returning to competition for the season finale on Friday and Saturday, October 8-9. The two-day Jim and Joanne Ford Classic is next on the hit list, complete with two, full shows awarding $5,000 and $10,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway | Saturday, September 25, 2021:
Event: 4-Crown Nationals
Entries: 24
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Parker Price-Miller | 13.461
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 13.096
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Parker Price-Miller
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Rico Abreu
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Sammy Swindell
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Justin Peck
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Rico Abreu
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Zeb Wise (+17)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.096; 2. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 13.132; 3. 55v-CJ Leary, 13.164; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.207; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 13.232; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.268; 7. 11-Parker Price Miller, 13.268; 8. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.270; 9. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.270; 10. 5-Ian Madsen, 13.278; 11. 19-Chris Windom, 13.291; 12. 70-Sammy Swindell, 13.331; 13. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.341; 14. 101-Cale Thomas, 13.349; 15. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.355; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.390; 17. 16c-Robbie Price, 13.413; 18. 4-Cap Henry, 13.427; 19. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.519; 20. 11N-Harli White, 13.559; 21. 55m-McKenna Haase, 13.605; 22. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.610; 23. 39-Tylar Rankin, 13.724; 24. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.839

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 11-Parker Price Miller [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 5-Ian Madsen [1]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 6. 49-Shawn Dancer [8]; 7. 2L-Landon Lalonde [7]; 8. 10-Zeb Wise [5]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 19-Chris Windom [1]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 101-Cale Thomas [5]; 6. 16C-Robbie Price [6]; 7. 11N-Harli White [7]; 8. 39-Tylar Rankin [8]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 70-Sammy Swindell [1]; 2. 55V-CJ Leary [4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [8]; 7. 55M-McKenna Haase [7]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [2]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 6. 11-Parker Price Miller [1]; 7. 70-Sammy Swindell [8]; 8. 55V-CJ Leary [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 11-Parker Price Miller [6]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [22]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [11]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [14]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [12]; 10. 101-Cale Thomas [13]; 11. 5-Ian Madsen [10]; 12. 70-Sammy Swindell [7]; 13. 55V-CJ Leary [8]; 14. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 15. 2L-Landon Lalonde [23]; 16. 97-Greg Wilson [18]; 17. 49-Shawn Dancer [17]; 18. 55M-McKenna Haase [19]; 19. 16C-Robbie Price [16]; 20. 11N-Harli White [20]; 21. 19-Chris Windom [9]; 22. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 23. 26-Cory Eliason [21]; 24. 39-Tylar Rankin [24] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)
50. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (September 17, 2021): Anthony Macri (2)
51. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 18, 2021): Justin Peck (4)
52. Eldora Speedway, Ohio (September 25, 2021): Rico Abreu

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/25/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6420
2. Cory Eliason - 6138
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5992
4. Zeb Wise - 5938
5. Bill Balog - 5924
6. Cap Henry - 5814
7. Justin Peck - 5680
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5239
9. Ian Madsen - 4430
10. Paul McMahan - 4308

 

 

All Stars to co-headline Eldora’s 4-Crown on September 25

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 22, 2021) - Set to join all three national touring divisions of the United States Auto Club (USAC), the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of September with Eldora Speedway’s highly sought-after 4-Crown Nationals, taking over headlines at The Big E on Saturday evening, September 25. In addition to a full All Star program, complete with time trials, heat races, dashes, last chance events, and a $6,000-to-win main event, the USAC National Sprint Car, Midget, and Silver Crown divisions will also be on the agenda with a total of four features being contested.

Eldora’s 4-Crown will not only help the All Star Circuit of Champions close out the month of September, but it will ultimately help close out the entire season, as only one weekend remains on the All Star schedule following the Rossburg visit - Fremont Speedway’s Jim and Joanne Ford Classic on Friday and Saturday, October 8-9.

On top by a comfortable margin, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will enter Eldora Speedway’s pit gates as the current All Star Circuit of Champions driver points leader, holding a 280-point gap over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason. “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is currently third in the driver title chase, followed by Zeb Wise and the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog.

Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry is currently sixth in the All Star driver championship, followed by Justin Peck, Kyle Reinhardt, Paul McMahan, and Ian Madsen.

Not only is Sunshine leading the way in the points category, but the Indianapolis, Indiana-native is also on top in the win column, owning a Series-leading eight triumphs in 2021, as well as 36 top-ten finishes in 46 point-earning A-Mains. Courtney’s most recent trip to All Star victory lane occurred during Grandview Speedway’s Thunder on the Hill program on Thursday, August 26.

Justin Peck is a four-time All Star winner in 2021. The Monrovia, Indiana-native and full-time ace for Buch Motorsports scored his most recent triumph during Lincoln Speedway’s Dirt Classic VIII, earning $20,000 in the process.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Eldora Outline | Saturday, September 25th:
Pit Window: 11 a.m.
All Star Driver’s Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Spdwy, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)
50. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (September 17, 2021): Anthony Macri (2)
51. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 18, 2021): Justin Peck (4)

 

 

Anthony Macri scores $7,000 Dirt Classic Qualifier | Jack Gunn Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway

By Shawn Brouse

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (September 17, 2021)Anthony Macri of nearby Dillsburg won the battle and Lance Dewease of Fayetteville won the war in the sprint car races at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night.

Just weeks after getting his long-awaited first career 410 sprint car win at the oval, Macri led from start to finish in a torrid event to pick up a $7,000 payday in the 39th running of the Jack Gunn Memorial sanctioned by the All Stars Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars Series.

And with a second place run in the Gunn Memorial, veteran Lance Dewease clinched his seventh career speedway track title, this time at the wheel of the Don Kreitz Jr.-owned No. 69K.

Macri started on the pole of the 30-lap Gunn Memorial with Chase Dietz to his outside but when the green flag fell only the first half lap could be scored before Matt Campbell flipped in the second turn and onto the backstretch.

The restart saw Macri take command on the cushion around the blistering fast half-mile with Dietz and fifth starter Dewease running in third.

The rear of the field came into play on the sixth lap as Macri hit the backmarkers at a dizzying pace.

This allowed Dietz to drive down a near straightaway advantage held by Macri to a margin of less than one corner before the final yellow flag of the race came out with nine laps in the book.

Brent Marks lined up behind Dewease for the restart and drove to his outside when green reappeared as the pair worked the first and second turns.

Marks pulled alongside Dewease as the pair raced toward the bridge but Dewease made his car wider and wider as the bridge came upon them with Marks backing out and settling into fourth.

Macri again entered the rear of the field at the halfway point carrying a near two-second lead.

By lap 19 the trio of Dietz, Dewease and Marks were all racing under a blanket for second, all within the space of one corner.

Dewease finally made a move for second with nine laps to go and Marks followed him a few laps later.

But Macri again had nearly a two second lead with five laps to go and as Marks battled Dewease for second all the way to the finish, they ended up 2.331 seconds behind Macri at the line.

“Track position was everything tonight,” Macri said.

“I knew starting on the front row, I had to get out front and make 30 clean laps. It got a little sketchy in lapped traffic at times. I knew I had to keep my pace up.”

By virtue of his win, Macri earned a guaranteed starting spot in Saturday night’s All Stars Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway.

For his part, Dewease reflected on what was his championship run.

“We’ve been pretty good all year,” Dewease said.

“We can pass race cars even on a track like this. It seems like it didn’t matter where we started, we’d get to the top three, top five.”

“It’s nice to get Donald (Kreitz) and Davey (Brown) a championship. I’m glad it’s over and we can worry about racing again.”

“The car’s been really good here the second half of the year. We can get up through there pretty good. Even on nights like tonight, this isn’t our type of racetrack and we got to second.”

Counting the Gunn Memorial, Dewease started a total of 17 main events at Williams Grove during the season to date and made it to the podium in 15 of the races including four wins, seven seconds and four third place finishes.

Dietz and 13th starter Danny Dietrich completed the top five.

Brian Brown, Zeb Wise, Dylan Cisney, Robbie Kendall and Cory Eliason rounded out the top 10.

Brown set fast time over the 40-car field with a lap of 16.572 seconds.

Chase Dietz, Aaron Reutzel, Robbie Kendall and Cory Eliason won the heat races. Devon Borden won the B-main.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway | Friday, September 17, 2021:
Event: Jack Gunn Memorial | $7,000-to-win
Entries: 40
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 16.961
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Brian Brown | 16.572
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Chase Dietz
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Robbie Kendall
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Chase Dietz
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Devon Borden
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Freddie Rahmer
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Zeb Wise (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 19-Brent Marks, 16.729; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston, 16.852; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi, 17.024; 4. 39D-Chase Dietz, 17.033; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.041; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 17.168; 7. 67-Justin Whittall, 17.191; 8. 11A-Austin Bishop, 17.241; 9. 5r-Tyler Ross, 17.309; 10. 23A-Chris Arnold, 17.870

Group (B)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 16.572; 2. 5-Ian Madsen, 16.924; 3. 1X-Chad Trout, 16.955; 4. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 16.978; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 17.019; 6. 27-Devon Borden, 17.054; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.077; 8. 98-Jared Esh, 17.165; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.258; 10. 12D-Steven Downs, 17.782

Group (C)
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.722; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.739; 3. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.780; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.014; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.033; 6. 21c-Matt Campbell, 17.042; 7. 1W-Aaron Bollinger, 17.059; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.189; 9. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 17.242; 10. 4R-Doug Hammaker, 17.372

Group (D)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.607; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.925; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.970; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.982; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 17.055; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 17.077; 7. 44-Dylan Norris, 17.153; 8. 23-Pat Cannon, 17.212; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard, 17.213; 10. 4-Cap Henry, 17.637

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 39D-Chase Dietz [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 8. 11A-Austin Bishop [8]; 9. 23A-Chris Arnold [10]; 10. 5R-Tyler Ross [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 8-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 1X-Chad Trout [2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 5. 5-Ian Madsen [3]; 6. 27-Devon Borden [6]; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer [7]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [9]; 9. 98-Jared Esh [8]; 10. 12D-Steven Downs [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55K-Robbie Kendall [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 5. 5C-Dylan Cisney [4]; 6. 21C-Matt Campbell [6]; 7. 17-Steve Buckwalter [9]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 9. 1W-Aaron Bollinger [7]; 10. 4R-Doug Hammaker [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris [7]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 9. 23-Pat Cannon [8]; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney [1]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 4. 55K-Robbie Kendall [4]; 5. 11-Spencer Bayston [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 39D-Chase Dietz [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 19-Brent Marks [5]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 27-Devon Borden [2]; 2. 21C-Matt Campbell [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [4]; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 6. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris [6]; 8. 17-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [12]; 10. 11A-Austin Bishop [10]; 11. 98-Jared Esh [14]; 12. 12D-Steven Downs [20]; 13. 4R-Doug Hammaker [19]; 14. 99M-Kyle Moody [11]; 15. 1W-Aaron Bollinger [13]; 16. 23A-Chris Arnold [16]; 17. 5R-Tyler Ross [18]; 18. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [8]; 4. 39D-Chase Dietz [2]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise [16]; 8. 5C-Dylan Cisney [3]; 9. 55K-Robbie Kendall [7]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 11. 8-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [15]; 13. 11-Spencer Bayston [9]; 14. 1X-Chad Trout [11]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog [12]; 16. 18-Gio Scelzi [14]; 17. 27-Devon Borden [21]; 18. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [20]; 19. 13-Justin Peck [23]; 20. 5-Ian Madsen [18]; 21. 11T-TJ Stutts [17]; 22. O7-Skylar Gee [24]; 23. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [19]; 24. 44-Dylan Norris [25]; 25. 21C-Matt Campbell [22] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Spdy, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Spdy, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Spdy, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)
50. Williams Grove, Pennsylvania (September 17, 2021): Anthony Macri (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/17/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6192
2. Cory Eliason - 5932
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5754
4. Bill Balog - 5658
5. Zeb Wise - 5654
6. Cap Henry - 5582
7. Justin Peck - 5408
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5014
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 4212

 

 

All Stars to takeover Pennsylvania one final time with visits to Williams Grove and Lincoln

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 15, 2021) - Although only five events remain on the 2021 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule, two will be contested in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, as the traveling All Stars are set to invade the Keystone State one final time with visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 17-18.

“America’s Series” will chase a total weekend winner’s share equaling $27,000 beginning with the $7,000-to-win Jack Gunn Memorial / Dirt Classic Qualifier on Friday. The annual Gunn tribute was originally slated to take shape in late August, but Mother Nature had other plans. In response, Williams Grove Speedway officials rescheduled the Jack Gunn Memorial for Friday, September 17, coinciding with the previously scheduled All Star / Dirt Classic Qualifier.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2021 Pennsylvania slate with Lincoln Speedway’s Dirt Classic VIII, once again awarding a top prize equaling $20,000. Utilizing a unique format, All Star and Pennsylvania Posse competitors, as well as a handful of the region’s finest, will participate in two rounds of heat race competition during their visit to the Pigeon Hills, all of which capped with the evening’s 40-lap finale.

Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is the defending Dirt Classic champion, scoring the $20,000 payday from the front row; his 14th and final All Star victory of the 2020 season.

It should be noted that the Dirt Classic Qualifier winner at Williams Grove Speedway will be a guaranteed starter in Saturday's 40-lap Dirt Classic VIII.

Closing in on a first-ever All Star Circuit of Champions title in a first-ever attempt, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney will once again lead the All Star charge into Pennsylvania Posse Country, on top of the current driver standings over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason and Sikeston, Missouri’s Hunter Schuerenberg. Better known as “Sunshine,” Courtney is an eight-time All Star winner thus far in 2021 with his most recent accomplished at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, August 26.

Eliason and Schuerenberg own a combined three All Star main event victories this season, and although a far cry from Courtney’s Series-leading eight, Eliason’s pair holds the upper hand, at least for the time being. The Visalia, California-native is a recent winner at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway, claiming a $7,300 payday during Kramer Klash action on Saturday, August 28.

The “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog is currently fourth in the All Star driver championship, followed by Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck, Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt, and Nashvhille’s Paul McMahan.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/11/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6078
2. Cory Eliason - 5802
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5664
4. Bill Balog - 5538
5. Zeb Wise - 5518
6. Cap Henry - 5492
7. Justin Peck - 5296
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5014
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 4102

 

 

Logan Wagner drives by Lance Dewease late to earn Tuscarora 50 title and $54,000 payday

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 11, 2021) - Harrisonville, Pennsylvania’s Logan Wagner has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” including four consecutive track championships and a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory during the 2021 Keith Kauffman Classic. Well, Wagner can officially add another line to his all-time Port Royal Speedway resume, collecting the 2021 Tuscarora 50 championship for a $54,000 payday, as well as a third-ever All Star victory.

Impressive, nonetheless, Wagner, aboard the Zemco Racing/Zemco Headers/Zemco Tool & Die/CES Engineering/All Things Automotive/No. 1 sprint car, was forced to battle by seven-time Tuscarora 50 champion, Lance Dewease, to earn his crown jewel triumph, doing so with less than two laps remaining. Dewease, who led laps 12 through 48 after taking command from St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu, held on to finish second, followed by Anthony Macri, Dylan Cisney, and Brent Marks.

“I’m living the dream in a different universe, man, this is just unreal,” an elated Logan Wagner said in Port Royal Speedway victory lane. “I knew in that second 25-lapper that I had something for (Dewease). It was so awesome to race him clean...I didn’t even know how many laps were left when we got by him. I just ran as hard as I could...just about stuffed it into the fence a couple of times. I’m out of breath!”

Starting from the outside-pole position by way of feature redraw, Wagner made his presence known the entire 50-lap contest, never fading any further back than third and eventually concluding the first half of the 50-lapper in the second position. Dewease, who took the lead from Rico Abreu on lap 12, was the man in charge at the halfway break, and despite showing signs of an oil leak during the competition yellow, went on to start the second half and maintain his place on the point.

Although Wagner was able to apply some pressure in traffic on lap 34, a series of cautions on laps 36 and 38 allowed Dewease to navigate a clear track in clean air. It was not until lap 46 when traffic re-entered the picture allowing Wagner to try his hand at Dewease again. Hammering the very top of Port Royal’s thin, but ultra-fast groove, Wagner was able to show Dewease his nose lap 48, ultimately setting up his slingshot move the following circuit. Utilizing a great run off of two, Wagner powered by Dewease down the backstretch then dove into three, simultaneously sliding a lapper to create an impressive advantage as the white flag waved.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their September calendar with another round in the Keystone State, this time setting aim at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway for back-to-back blockbusters on Friday and Saturday, September 17-18. The rescheduled Jack Gunn Memorial, featuring a $7,000-to-win headliner, will kick things off on Friday, followed by Lincoln’s $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic VIII on Saturday. Fans and teams should note that the rescheduled Jack Gunn Memorial will feature only one main event.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | Saturday, September 11, 2021:
Event: 54th Annual Tuscarora 50 | $54,000-to-win
Entries: 57
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Spencer Bayston | 17.231
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Logan Wagner | 17.648
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Lance Dewease
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Rico Abreu
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Logan Wagner
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Dylan Cisney
Ford Performance Heat #6 Winner: Daryn Pittman
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Justin Peck
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Logan Wagner (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Blane Heimbach (+17)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Spencer Bayston, 17.797; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.924; 3. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 17.970; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 17.991; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner, 18.055; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 18.060; 7. 19-Brent Marks, 18.077; 8. 27-Devon Borden, 18.092; 9. 24-Rico Abreu, 18.168; 10. 69K-Lance Dewease, 18.188; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 18.307; 12. 98-Jared Esh, 18.329; 13. 17B-Bill Balog, 18.343; 14. 21-Brian Brown, 18.365; 15. 5-Ian Madsen, 18.374; 16. 33W-Michael Walter, 18.488; 17. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey, 18.494; 18. 18-Gio Scelzi, 18.547; 19. 99M-Kyle Moody, 18.567; 20. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 18.570; 21. 29-Zach Newlin, 18.751; 22. 880-Drew Ritchey, 19.342; 23. 24B-Dustin Baney, 19.557; 24. 12w-Troy Fraker, 20.011; 25. 2c-Cory Thornton, 20.270; 26. 44B-Dave Brown, 20.454; 27. 13S-Jon Stewart, 20.456; 28. 11P-Greg Plank, 20.648; 29. 6-Ryan Smith, 99.999

Group (B)
1. 1-Logan Wagner, 17.648; 2. 2-AJ Flick, 18.113; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 18.131; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 18.175; 5. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 18.271; 6. 73-Justin Peck, 18.317; 7. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 18.388; 8. 25-Tyler Bear, 18.488; 9. O7-Skylar Gee, 18.589; 10. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 18.606; 11. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 18.640; 12. 39-Daryn Pittman, 18.648; 13. 23-Pat Cannon, 18.678; 14. 47K-Kody Lehman, 18.693; 15. 42-Sye Lynch, 18.700; 16. 67-Justin Whittall, 18.792; 17. 11T-TJ Stutts, 18.804; 18. 19m-Landon Myers, 18.913; 19. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 18.978; 20. 4-Cap Henry, 19.050; 21. 14T-Tyler Walton, 19.138; 22. 21c-Matt Campbell, 19.194; 23. 35-Tyler Reeser, 19.212; 24. 46-Michael Bauer, 19.399; 25. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 19.758; 26. 97-Brie Hershey, 19.950; 27. 22-Tanner Brown, 20.164; 28. 12-Blane Heimbach, 99.998

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 7. 33W-Michael Walter [6]; 8. 880-Drew Ritchey [8]; 9. 11P-Greg Plank [10]; 10. 2C-Cory Thornton [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 55W-Mike Wagner [3]; 3. 27-Devon Borden [2]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 5. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [6]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 8. 24B-Dustin Baney [8]; 9. 44B-Dave Brown [9]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 5-Ian Madsen [5]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [6]; 4. 98-Jared Esh [1]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 7. 29-Zach Newlin [7]; 8. 13S-Jon Stewart [9]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]

Heat #4 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 2. 33-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [7]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [10]; 6. 17-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 7. 21C-Matt Campbell [8]; 8. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [9]; 9. 67-Justin Whittall [6]; 10. 23-Pat Cannon [5]

Heat #5 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney [3]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 25-Tyler Bear [2]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [6]; 5. 2-AJ Flick [4]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 7. 97-Brie Hershey [9]; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman [5]; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser [8]

Heat #6 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 39-Daryn Pittman [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 73-Justin Peck [3]; 6. 19M-Landon Myers [6]; 7. 14T-Tyler Walton [7]; 8. 46-Michael Bauer [8]; 9. 22-Tanner Brown [9]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 33w-Michael Walter [1]; 2. 14T-Tyler Walton [2]; 3. 29-Zach Newlin [5]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall [14]; 5. 8s-Trenton Sheaffer [12]; 6. 97-Brie Hershey [6]; 7. 23-Pat Cannon [20]; 8. 880-Drew Ritchey [7]; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker [13]; 10. 11P-Greg Plank [17]; 11. 5w-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 12. 35-Tyler Reeser [16]; 13. 2C-Cory Thornton [19]; 14. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]; 15. 24B-Dustin Baney [9]; 16. 46-Michael Bauer [10]; 17. 13s-Jon Stewart [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [6]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [9]; 6. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 7. 73-Justin Peck [10]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach [12]; 9. 8-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 11. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [11]; 12. 4-Cap Henry [18]; 13. 19M-Landon Myers [16]; 14. 33w-Michael Walter [19]; 15. 99m-Kyle Moody [17]; 16. 21-Brian Brown [15]; 17. 98-Jared Esh [5]; 18. 17-Steve Buckwalter [14]; 19. 14T-Tyler Walton [20]; 20. O7-Skylar Gee [4]

A-Main (50 Laps)
1. 1-Logan Wagner [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 3. 39m-Anthony Macri [8]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [6]; 5. 19-Brent Marks [11]; 6. 11-Spencer Bayston [7]; 7. 55w-Mike Wagner [9]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [23]; 9. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 10. 33-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 11. 18-Gio Scelzi [17]; 12. 12-Blane Heimbach [29]; 13. 11T-TJ Stutts [22]; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich [19]; 15. 39-Daryn Pittman [3]; 16. 42-Sye Lynch [18]; 17. 26-Cory Eliason [14]; 18. 5-Ian Madsen [13]; 19. 73-Justin Peck [26]; 20. 25-Tyler Bear [16]; 21. 67-Justin Whittall [27]; 22. 27-Devon Borden [15]; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 24. 2-AJ Flick [24]; 25. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 26. 10-Zeb Wise [20]; 27. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [28]; 28. 5w-Lucas Wolfe [25]; 29. 51-Freddie Rahmer [21] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-11), Lance Dewease (12-48), Logan Wagner (49,50)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman
49. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2021): Logan Wagner (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/11/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 6078
2. Cory Eliason - 5802
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5664
4. Bill Balog - 5538
5. Zeb Wise - 5518
6. Cap Henry - 5492
7. Justin Peck - 5296
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 5014
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 4102

 

 

Daryn Pittman goes wire-to-wire for $10,000 in Port Royal’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 10, 2021) - For the first time in over six seasons, Owasso, Oklahoma’s Daryn Pittman earned himself a trip to FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, securing $10,000 in the process during Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before the Tuscarora 50 on Friday night, September 10. Pittman, aboard the Swindell Speedlab/Shipley Energy No. 39 sprint car, led all 30 circuits in the Night Before program, forced to fend off early and mid-race charges by Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, as well as a brief, late surge by Mechanicsburg’s Lucas Wolfe.

Daryn Pittman is now the proud owner of ten All Star Circuit of Champions victories over the course of his career, with the Night Before the Tuscarora 50 triumph being a first-ever Series victory at the Juniata County “Speed Palace.” In addition, the victory locked Pittman into Saturday’s $54,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 finale.

Wolfe held on to finish second Friday night, followed by KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi, Port Royal Speedway track champion, Logan Wagner, and former Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown.

“I just have to thank Kevin (Swindell). This car has been so fun to drive,” Pittman said in Port Royal Speedway victory lane. “I’m happy with what we’ve been able to do. I don’t think we met our expectations early in the season, but to get a win tonight...a big win at Port Royal Speedway during Tuscarora 50 weekend...says a lot. Our goal is to come back here tomorrow night and do this again.”

Although a wire-to-wire effort for the former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Pittman did face some challenges. For example, as the frontrunners were approaching traffic for the first time on lap eight, dirty air came into play creating a noticeable momentum change in Pittman. The momentum shift allowed Cory Eliason, Anthony Macri, and Rico Abreu to build a brief four-car battle for the top-three positions. Unfortunately for Macri and Abreu, contact between the two in turn one on lap 10 ultimately led to a caution; they both would restart at the tail.

In his quest to get around Pittman, Eliason would also find some back luck, actually ending his night on the hook after getting upside-down in turn four on lap 22; he walked away unharmed. From that point forward, it was all Daryn Pittman at the top of the leaderboard. Wolfe showed his nose during the lap 22 restart, but Pittman’s momentum proved too strong in clean air.

“I think cautions played into our favor tonight, for sure,” Pittman continued. “After watching the B-Main, I really thought that the top was going to give out and the middle would come in, because it normally does here. Not getting into traffic helped me stay in clean air...honestly, I felt that my car wasn’t that great when I did have some time in dirty air.”

Tuscarora weekend will cap with the 54th running of the 50-lap Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 11. Commemorating its 54th edition, the 2021 Tuscarora 50 will award a $54,000 payday, with a minimum of $1,500 being awarded to each A-Main starter. In addition, a $2,000-to-win Non Qualifiers Race will be conducted with the winner earning an automatic starting position in the 2022 Tuscarora 50 main event.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | Friday, September 10, 2021:
Event: The Night Before the Tuscarora 50 | $10,000-to-win
Entries: 55
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Brian Brown | 15.791
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Lucas Wolfe | 15.810
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Daryn Pittman
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: AJ Flick
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Dylan Cisney
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Sye Lynch
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Daryn Pittman
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Justin Whittall
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Zeb Wise
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Daryn Pittman
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Lance Dewease (+16)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 39-Daryn Pittman, 15.851; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.168; 3. 6-Ryan Smith, 16.173; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.262; 5. 23-Pat Cannon, 16.277; 6. 97-Brie Hershey, 16.349; 7. 29-Zach Newlin, 16.399; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman, 16.463; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser, 16.581; 10. 24B-Dustin Baney, 16.712; 11. 13S-Jon Stewart, 16.720

Group (B)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.952; 2. 19-Brent Marks, 16.049; 3. 5-Ian Madsen, 16.086; 4. 2-AJ Flick, 16.158; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.161; 6. 14T-Tyler Walton, 16.256; 7. 27-Devon Borden, 16.329; 8. 98-Jared Esh, 16.400; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.444; 10. 19s-Curt Stroup, 16.572; 11. 19m-Landon Myers, 16.769

Group (C)
1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 15.810; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston, 15.954; 3. 35H-Zach Hampton, 15.993; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.028; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner, 16.076; 6. 67-Justin Whittall, 16.121; 7. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 16.163; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 16.178; 9. O7-Skylar Gee, 16.417; 10. 880-Drew Ritchey, 16.897; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker, 17.497

Group (D)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.857; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.939; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.961; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.004; 5. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey, 16.057; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.137; 7. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.217; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 16.269; 9. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.337; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.473; 11. 22-Richard Cisney, 18.339

Group (E)
1. 1-Logan Wagner, 15.813; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 15.836; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.041; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 16.212; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.249; 6. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.261; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.268; 8. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 16.343; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.364; 10. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.615; 11. 2c-Cory Thornton, 17.903

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39-Daryn Pittman [4]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 6-Ryan Smith [2]; 5. 23-Pat Cannon [5]; 6. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]; 7. 35-Tyler Reeser [9]; 8. 29-Zach Newlin [7]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [6]; 10. 24B-Dustin Baney [10]; 11. 13S-Jon Stewart [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 2-AJ Flick [1]; 2. 5-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 5. 98-Jared Esh [8]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 7. 27-Devon Borden [7]; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton [6]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 10. 19S-Curt Stroup [10]; 11. 19M-Landon Myers [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney [1]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner [5]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 67-Justin Whittall [6]; 6. 8-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 7. 33-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. O7-Skylar Gee [9]; 9. 880-Drew Ritchey [10]; 10. 12W-Troy Fraker [11]; 11. 35H-Zach Hampton [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach [9]; 9. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [5]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 11. 22-Richard Cisney [11]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 6. 17-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 9. 25-Tyler Bear [6]; 10. 33W-Michael Walter [10]; 11. 2C-Cory Thornton [11]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 39-Daryn Pittman [2]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [3]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 6. 2-AJ Flick [4]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 12-Blane Heimbach [3]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody [2]; 4. 25-Tyler Bear [6]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 24B-Dustin Baney [12]; 7. 880-Drew Ritchey [9]; 8. 97-Brie Hershey [7]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [13]; 10. 13S-Jon Stewart [14]; 11. 22-Richard Cisney [16]; 12. 2C-Cory Thornton [15]; 13. 29-Zach Newlin [4]; 14. 40-George Hobaugh [10]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 67-Justin Whittall [3]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 4. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [10]; 6. 98-Jared Esh [7]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [19]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 9. 33-Gerard McIntyre [13]; 10. 23-Pat Cannon [6]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [16]; 12. 17-Steve Buckwalter [11]; 13. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 14. 27-Devon Borden [15]; 15. 12-Blane Heimbach [18]; 16. 35-Tyler Reeser [17]; 17. 47K-Kody Lehman [12]; 18. 8-Aaron Reutzel [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 39-Daryn Pittman [1]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [10]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease [22]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [15]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [11]; 9. 11-Spencer Bayston [19]; 10. 19-Brent Marks [17]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 12. 5C-Dylan Cisney [8]; 13. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [25]; 15. 51-Freddie Rahmer [16]; 16. 55W-Mike Wagner [18]; 17. 5-Ian Madsen [14]; 18. 33-Gerard McIntyre [26]; 19. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 20. 11T-TJ Stutts [23]; 21. 98-Jared Esh [28]; 22. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [27]; 23. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [24]; 24. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 25. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 26. 2-AJ Flick [12]; 27. 67-Justin Whittall [21]; 28. 6-Ryan Smith [20] Lap Leaders: Daryn Pittman (1-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks
48. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 10, 2021): Daryn Pittman

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/10/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5976
2. Cory Eliason - 5686
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5562
4. Zeb Wise - 5416
5. Bill Balog - 5404
6. Cap Henry - 5402
7. Justin Peck - 5184
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4910
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3988

 

 

Brent Marks opens Tuscarora weekend with Thursday night preliminary victory worth $8,000

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 9, 2021) - The “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks certainly lived up to his nickname on Thursday night at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, opening the 54th edition of Tuscarora weekend with a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory worth $8,000, his first of the season.

Blasting ahead from fifth on the grid, Marks, now a four-time winner against “America’s Series” over the course of his career, took the lead for the first time on lap 11 and never looked back, outdueling full-time All Star and two-time winner in 2021, Bill Balog. Impressive enough, of Marks’ four-career All Star victories, three have occurred at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” with this most recent automatically locking Marks into Saturday’s $54,000-to-win main event.

Balog held on to finish second on Thursday night at Port Royal Speedway, followed by Swindell Speedlab’s Daryn Pittman, Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, and multi-time Lernerville Speedway champion and early race leader, AJ Flick.

“I was just trying to be as smart as I could,” Brent Marks said in Port Royal Speedway victory lane, driver of the M&M Painting and Construction, BAPS Auto Paints & Supply, No. 19 sprint car. “The track actually turned out great for how much weather we got. I was a little worried early about how it was going to turn out, but it was a lot of fun. It’s been a while since we had a super, super fast track here, so it was definitely different to what we are used to. This car was a ton of fun to drive and I’m looking forward to the rest of the weekend.”

Kicking things off from the pole position, Apollo, Pennsylvania’s AJ Flick earned the initial advantage, leading the first eight circuits over the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog. Although stretching to a convincing lead, Flick’s momentum came to a halt on lap eight, as lapped traffic entered the picture creating a two lane roadblock. Balog quickly came to call, sliding by Flick with a move in turn four on lap nine.

Meanwhile, Marks, who had already battled his way to third by lap five, was also in position to pounce, ultimately following Balog by Flick just before the flagstand. The former full-time Outlaw was able to show his nose to Balog on multiple occasions on lap 10, finally working by the Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup No. 17B the following circuit.

From that point forward, it was all Brent Marks at the front of the pack, surviving one last literal tangle with heavy traffic, as well as pressure from Balog, before a late-race caution on lap 28 rid the track of slower cars.

“It got pretty wicked there in lapped traffic. Running wide open, I was getting leary on our fuel, so once I got back to traffic, I just tried to be careful,” Marks continued. “All in all, traffic allowed Bill (Balog) to close back in on me, so there’s definitely pros and cons to being careful. Those last three laps, I was just cruising around.”

Tuscarora 50 competition will continue with another preliminary contest on Friday evening, September 10. Dubbed the Night Before the Tuscarora 50, the Friday night program will award $10,000. The weekend will then cap with the 54th running of the 50-lap Tuscarora 50 on Saturday, September 11. Commemorating its 54th edition, the 2021 Tuscarora 50 will award a $54,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway | Thursday, September 9, 2021:
Event: Tuscarora 50 | Night #1 | $8,000-to-win
Entries: 45
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Logan Wagner | 15.357
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri | 15.157
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: AJ Flick
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Bill Balog
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Brent Marks
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: AJ Flick
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Bill Balog
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Rico Abreu
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cap Henry
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Brent Marks
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Rico Abreu (+13)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 67-Justin Whittall, 15.303; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 15.417; 3. 2-AJ Flick, 15.457; 4. 25-Tyler Bear, 15.531; 5. 27-Devon Borden, 15.572; 6. 12-Blane Heimbach, 15.677; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.733; 8. 19s-Curt Stroup, 15.781; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser, 99.999

Group (B)
1. 5-Ian Madsen, 15.247; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.272; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.277; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.308; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody, 15.528; 6. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 15.548; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.571; 8. 23-Pat Cannon, 15.659; 9. 14T-Tyler Walton, 15.823

Group (C)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.157; 2. 39-Daryn Pittman, 15.194; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 15.326; 4. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 15.343; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 15.356; 6. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.370; 7. 35H-Zach Hampton, 15.377; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts, 15.559; 9. 33W-Michael Walter, 15.636

Group (D)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.214; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 15.305; 3. 55W-Mike Wagner, 15.308; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston, 15.374; 5. 6-Ryan Smith, 15.434; 6. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 15.520; 7. 4-Cap Henry, 15.527; 8. O7-Skylar Gee, 15.664; 9. 45-Jeff Halligan, 15.678

Group (E)
1. 1-Logan Wagner, 15.135; 2. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.297; 3. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 15.330; 4. 19-Brent Marks, 15.335; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.396; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.503; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.511; 8. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 15.586; 9. 98-Jared Esh, 15.724

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 2. 25-Tyler Bear [1]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [6]; 5. 27-Devon Borden [5]; 6. 67-Justin Whittall [4]; 7. 19S-Curt Stroup [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 5-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 33-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 5. 14T-Tyler Walton [8]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [5]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 8. 23-Pat Cannon [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 8-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 3. 39-Daryn Pittman [3]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [6]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 7. 35H-Zach Hampton [7]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [8]; 9. 33W-Michael Walter [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 55W-Mike Wagner [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 6-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 17-Steve Buckwalter [6]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 8. 45-Jeff Halligan [9]; 9. O7-Skylar Gee [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney [2]; 3. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [3]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 9. 98-Jared Esh [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 2-AJ Flick [1]; 2. 39-Daryn Pittman [2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [6]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 6. 1-Logan Wagner [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 4. 5-Ian Madsen [3]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 6. 11-Spencer Bayston [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [16]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [12]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [10]; 7. 14T-Tyler Walton [7]; 8. O7-Skylar Gee [21]; 9. 10-Zeb Wise [8]; 10. 17-Steve Buckwalter [9]; 11. 67-Justin Whittall [2]; 12. 27-Devon Borden [6]; 13. 6-Ryan Smith [5]; 14. 35H-Zach Hampton [11]; 15. 19S-Curt Stroup [14]; 16. 45-Jeff Halligan [18]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 19-Brent Marks [5]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 39-Daryn Pittman [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 2-AJ Flick [1]; 6. 0J-Lynton Jeffrey [7]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [20]; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 9. 21-Brian Brown [15]; 10. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 11. 39M-Anthony Macri [10]; 12. 5-Ian Madsen [8]; 13. 5C-Dylan Cisney [16]; 14. 1-Logan Wagner [11]; 15. 18-Gio Scelzi [21]; 16. 55W-Mike Wagner [13]; 17. 11T-TJ Stutts [23]; 18. 11-Spencer Bayston [12]; 19. 13-Justin Peck [17]; 20. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [22]; 21. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [24]; 22. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [14]; 23. 12-Blane Heimbach [19]; 24. 14T-Tyler Walton [27]; 25. 10-Zeb Wise [26]; 26. 45-Jeff Halligan [25]; 27. 33-Gerard McIntyre [18]; 28. 25-Tyler Bear [28] Leaders: AJ Flick (1-8), Bill Balog (9, 10), Brent Marks (11-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)
47. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (September 9, 2021): Brent Marks

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/9/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5854
2. Cory Eliason - 5584
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5450
4. Zeb Wise - 5326
5. Cap Henry - 5312
6. Bill Balog - 5276
7. Justin Peck - 5048
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4804
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3872

 

 

All Stars set to invade Port Royal Speedway for three-day Tuscarora weekend

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 8, 2021) - Perhaps the most sought-after prize on the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 campaign trail, the 54th edition of the Tuscarora 50 sits next on the All Star September schedule, complete with three, full days of competition, all of which headlined with the 50-lap, $54,000-to-win, Tuscarora 50 main event that will be contested on Saturday, September 11.

Adding to the weekend hype, all A-Main qualifiers will be awarded a minimum of $1,500, with the top-24 non-qualifiers participating in a separate Non-Qualifiers Race awarding $2,000-to-win. The Non-Qualifiers Race winner will also earn an automatic bid for the 2022 Tuscarora 50 main event.

Tuscarora 50 preliminary competition will begin on Thursday, September 9, with an $8,000-to-win main event, followed by a second preliminary main event on Friday, September 10, awarding $10,000 to the winner.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will lead the All Star charge into Juniata County as the current All Star championship leader. The Indianapolis, Indiana-native is an eight-time winner with “America’s Series” this season, earning his most recent triumph during Thunder on the Hill action at Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 26. Impressive enough, Sunshine has amassed 36 top-ten finishes in 41 point-earning main events.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, a two-time winner on the tour thus far in 2021, is second in the current All Star driver championship chase, followed by “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, and Cap Henry.

Powering through a multi-month dry spell, Eliason finally etched his name on the 2021 winner’s block with a score at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on August 20. Incidentally, just three starts later, Eliason scored again, this time during Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash worth $7,300.

Schuerenberg, Wise, and Henry each have been victorious on the 2021 All Star trail with Wise earning one of the most recent. The Angola, Indiana-native found $5,000 in Attica’s Ambush opener on Friday, September 3. Just one night later, Wise finished second to Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Spencer Bayston. Wise also earned the 2021 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race victory worth $26,000 in late May. The Kokomo Speedway triumph was Wise’s first of the season.

The talent-filled All Star roster will be forced to face-off against Pennsylvania’s finest during the three-day Tuscarora showstopper including the defending Tuscarora 50 champion, Lance Dewease. Danny Dietrich, a two-time All Star winner in 2021, will also be on the hunt for the Tuscarora crown. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-native scored the recent Labor Day Classic victory worth $6,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:
Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, Pennsylvania
www.portroyalspeedway.com

Thursday, September 9th:
Pit Gates: 4 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

Friday, September 10th:
Pit Gates: 4 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 11th:
Pit Gates: 2 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 4:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/4/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5744
2. Cory Eliason - 5442
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5342
4. Zeb Wise - 5224
5. Cap Henry - 5222
6. Bill Balog - 5130
7. Justin Peck - 4936
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4698
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3746

 

 

Spencer Bayston rallies seven spots to win $10,000 Attica Ambush Finale

ATTICA, Ohio (September 4, 2021) - Despite all teams in attendance being forced to execute hurry mode in hopes of outrunning incoming weather, Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston was unphased, eventually beating Mother Nature, as well as the best that the Attica Ambush had to offer, ultimately cashing in for a $10,000 score at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The victory, Bayston’s second of the season during FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented Mobil 1 competition, commenced from the outside of row four, slowly picking his way through the field before chasing down Friday night winner Zeb Wise on lap 36. Impressive enough, the $10,000 score was actually Bayston’s second of the season at Attica, as the Mike McGhee & Associates ace won Attica’s Brad Doty Classic against the Outlaws for another five-figure payday.

Zeb Wise, who led laps 28 through 35, held on to finish second in Attica’s Ambush finale, followed by Tyler Courtney, early leader Craig Mintz, and Justin Peck.

“That was a lot of fun,” Spencer Bayston said in All Star victory lane, a fifth-career visit to the All Star winner’s circle. “With the rain coming, I knew I had to be as aggressive as I could on the start. I really came to life the last half of that race. I got my wing back and I started to move around. I was starting to get really comfortable with what I was doing. I was really the only one running the top in turns one and two and I could really transition my momentum that way.”

Before Bayston was even in the picture, it was the Craig Mintz and Zeb Wise show at the “Home of Ohio’s Finest Racing” with Mintz earning the initial command after starting from the outside-pole position. Lap after lap, Wise hounded Mintz for the race lead, showing his nose on multiple occasions before earning the race lead for a single circuit on lap ten. Mintz immediately retook the point, resliding Wise in turn four to lead lap 11.

Although Mintz was able to stretch his legs after regaining the top spot, Wise rebounded and used slower traffic to his advantage, ultimately tracking down Mintz to a car length by lap 27. The following circuit, Wise was the new man in charge, beating Mintz in a drag race back to the line to officially lead lap 28. Meanwhile, Bayston was beginning to make his presence known, working by Tyler Courtney for third on lap 25 before setting his aim on Wise and Mintz.

By lap 32, Bayston was all over the lead duo, first getting by Mintz on lap 33, then using the turn one and two cushion to power around Wise on lap 36.

“To think, the last two years or so, I was sitting at home watching these races,” Bayston added. “I owe it all to Mike McGhee...Sam and Kevin...and to all of the hard work they put into this thing. A big thanks to all of the fans for coming out and sticking out the weather. I’m glad we got it in and hopefully that was fun to watch.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue the month of September with the heavily sought-after Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The three-day blockbuster, set to headline action on Thursday through Saturday, September 9-11, will feature three complete programs kicking-off with an $8,000-to-win preliminary on Thursday. Competition will continue with another preliminary contest on Friday awarding $10,000-to-win, all of which capped with the 54th running of the 50-lap Tuscarora 50 on Saturday. Commemorating its 54th edition, the 2021 Tuscarora 50 will award a $54,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | Saturday, September 4, 2021:
Event: Attica Ambush | Night #2
Entries: 36
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 12.999
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 12.832
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Spencer Bayston
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Jac Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Craig Mintz
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Jac Haudenschild
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Craig Mintz
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Chris Andrews
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Bill Balog
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Spencer Bayston (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+18)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.842; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 12.844; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston, 12.878; 4. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.056; 5. 70-Sammy Swindell, 13.140; 6. 23-Chris Andrews, 13.181; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.247; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 13.256; 9. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.749

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.944; 2. 18c-Cole Macedo, 13.024; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.116; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.187; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.256; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.426; 7. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.545; 8. 14-Tyler Street, 13.561; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.711

Group (C)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.832; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.043; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.072; 4. 19P-Paige Polyak, 13.156; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.256; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 13.302; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.436; 8. 5-Ian Madsen, 13.524; 9. 19-Marcus Dumesny, 13.600

Group (D)
1. 16-DJ Foos, 13.111; 2. 101-Cale Thomas, 13.329; 3. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.453; 4. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.622; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.656; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 13.717; 7. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.789; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.855; 9. OO-Jamie Miller, 14.084

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel [1]; 5. 70-Sammy Swindell [5]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 7. 12-Kyle Capodice [9]; 8. 8-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 9. 23-Chris Andrews [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 18C-Cole Macedo [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 14-Tyler Street [8]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 19P-Paige Polyak [1]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 8. 5-Ian Madsen [8]; 9. 19-Marcus Dumesny [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 2. 101-Cale Thomas [3]; 3. 70M-Henry Malcuit [1]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [4]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde [7]; 9. OO-Jamie Miller [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 18C-Cole Macedo [2]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 23-Chris Andrews [1]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker [3]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 7. 12-Kyle Capodice [8]; 8. 5-Ian Madsen [12]; 9. 14-Tyler Street [4]; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde [13]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo [11]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 13. 8-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 14. OO-Jamie Miller [16]; 15. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [15]; 16. 19-Marcus Dumesny [14]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 11-Spencer Bayston [8]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [24]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [9]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 10. 101-Cale Thomas [13]; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 12. O7-Skylar Gee [17]; 13. 4-Cap Henry [19]; 14. 18C-Cole Macedo [5]; 15. 23-Chris Andrews [21]; 16. 1-Nate Dussel [15]; 17. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 18. 19P-Paige Polyak [16]; 19. 22-Brandon Spithaler [20]; 20. 70-Sammy Swindell [18]; 21. 35-Stuart Brubaker [23]; 22. 70M-Henry Malcuit [14]; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 24. 28-Tim Shaffer [22] Lap Leaders: Craig Mintz (1-9), Zeb Wise (10), Craig Mintz (11-27), Zeb Wise (28-35), Spencer Bayston (36-40)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)
46. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 4, 2021): Spencer Bayston (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/4/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5744
2. Cory Eliason - 5442
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5342
4. Zeb Wise - 5224
5. Cap Henry - 5222
6. Bill Balog - 5130
7. Justin Peck - 4936
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4698
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3746

 

 

Zeb Wise outruns the Wild Child in closing laps for $5,000 Attica victory

ATTICA, Ohio (September 3, 2021) - It has not been an easy season for Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, but the recent high school graduate shook off the bad luck Friday night at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, and cashed in for his second FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2021 season, outrunning National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Jac Haudenschild in the closing circuits to do so. In addition, It was a first-ever Attica Raceway Park victory for the Indiana youngster; his first All Star victory since scoring $26,000 in Kokomo Speedway’s Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race in late May.

Jac Haudenschild hung on to finish second in the Attica Ambush opener, the only non-All Star within the top-five, followed by Skylar Gee, Spencer Bayston, and Hunter Schuerenberg.

“Man, the last month and a half have been so rough...a lot of things within our control, but a lot of things that weren’t. I don’t think I’ve ever had a year as rough as this one,” Zeb Wise said in Attica victory lane, driver of the Sundollar Restoration, Quick Pits Auto Parts, No. 10. “To stand up here after all of the hard work everyone has done is so rewarding, especially here...I love Attica...I love all of the fans...this place is electric and I love being here.”

Although Wise was the man on top on lap 35, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer was the man in charge for much of the 35-lap contest, leading the first 27 circuits from the outside-pole position. Shaffer set a solid pace, but it was not without challenges, as Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck did his best to outduel Shaffer on many occasions, showing his nose multiple times between laps 16 and 19. Traffic was a factor between laps 11 and 16, but a pair of cautions on laps 17 and 19 cleared the track for Shaffer.

Unfortunately for Peck, any hope for victory came to a halt on lap 24, as a flat tire, discovered while awaiting clean up for a red flag incident, forced the Coastal Race Parts No. 13 to go to the work area.

Meanwhile, Wise, who started fourth, was already on the move, battling by Jac Haudenschild for third at the midpoint before working by Peck for second on lap 23. The lap 24 restart would allow Wise to get a run on Shaffer and show the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania-native his nose, but another red flag incident on lap 27 would halt Wise’s potential.

Determined to get by, Wise repeated his pass attempt the following restart, eventually sliding Shaffer between turns three and four to take the lead on lap 28. The main event’s final caution would appear on lap 30, this time for Tim Shaffer, who ultimately slowed due to mechanical issues.

From that point forward, it was all Wise at the front of the field, withstanding late race pressure from Jac Haudenschild before stretching his legs in the final three circuits.

“I looked up at the board at one point and saw that the ‘28’ was in front of me and the ‘3’ was behind me,” Wise continued. “I thought to myself these guys have been racing here longer than I’ve been alive.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude the 2021 Attica Ambush with the $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday, September 4. Racing is set to hit high gear at 6 p.m., sharp. Gates will open at 2 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | Friday, September 3, 2021:
Event: Attica Ambush | Night #1
Entries: 39
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 12.596
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 12.100
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Jac Haudenschild
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Chris Andrews
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Justin Peck
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Ricky Peterson
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Travis Philo (+8)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.434; 2. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.526; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 12.612; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 12.647; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi, 12.656; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson, 12.734; 7. 70-Sammy Swindell, 12.823; 8. 97-Greg Wilson, 12.885; 9. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.270; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.427

Group (B)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 12.100; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.315; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 12.660; 4. 5-Ian Madsen, 12.679; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 12.680; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.680; 7. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.681; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.931; 9. 14-Tyler Street, 13.059; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.801

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.365; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.390; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston, 12.512; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 12.876; 5. 18c-Cole Macedo, 12.922; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.931; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.953; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 12.975; 9. 27S-John Ivy, 13.438; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 14.359

Group (D)
1. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 12.484; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.743; 3. 23-Chris Andrews, 12.746; 4. 101-Cale Thomas, 12.918; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.008; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.057; 7. 19-Marcus Dumesny, 13.411; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.574; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms, 14.205

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 70-Sammy Swindell [7]; 6. 12-Kyle Capodice [9]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 9. 97-Greg Wilson [8]; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 4. 5R-Byron Reed [7]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 6. 14-Tyler Street [9]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]; 8. 5-Ian Madsen [1]; 9. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 10. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 18C-Cole Macedo [5]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 6. 33W-Caleb Griffith [1]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 8. 27S-John Ivy [9]; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde [8]; 10. 20-Daniel Burkhart [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 23-Chris Andrews [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 101-Cale Thomas [5]; 5. 19-Marcus Dumesny [7]; 6. 8-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 9. 75-Jerry Dahms [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [1]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 5. 23-Chris Andrews [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 8-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 33W-Caleb Griffith [3]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 6. 12-Kyle Capodice [5]; 7. 14-Tyler Street [4]; 8. 97-Greg Wilson [14]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 10. 27S-John Ivy [11]; 11. 3J-Trey Jacobs [13]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [17]; 14. 20-Daniel Burkhart [18]; 15. 75-Jerry Dahms [16]; 16. 2L-Landon Lalonde [15]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 3. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [5]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 9. 18-Gio Scelzi [12]; 10. 5T-Travis Philo [18]; 11. 70-Sammy Swindell [17]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 13. 101-Cale Thomas [15]; 14. 16-DJ Foos [22]; 15. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 16. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [24]; 17. 8-Aaron Reutzel [21]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 19. 19-Marcus Dumesny [20]; 20. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 21. 18C-Cole Macedo [16]; 22. 23-Chris Andrews [10]; 23. 5R-Byron Reed [14]; 24. 33W-Caleb Griffith [23]; 25. 5-Ian Madsen [25] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer (1-27), Zeb Wise (28-35)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS M. Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)
45. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (September 3, 2021): Zeb Wise (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 9/3/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5600
2. Cory Eliason - 5310
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5214
4. Cap Henry - 5098
5. Zeb Wise - 5078
6. Bill Balog - 5040
7. Justin Peck - 4796
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4594
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3656

 

 

All Stars set for Attica Raceway Park doubleheader on September 3-4

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 1, 2021) - As tradition has it, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take to the highbanks of Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, over Labor Day weekend, set to invade the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” on Friday and Saturday, September 3-4. Dubbed the Attica Ambush, the two-day All Star Circuit of Champions showcase will award a total winner’s share equaling $15,000; $5,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer and St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu were the big winners during the 2020 edition of Attica Raceway Park’s Amush doubleheader. Shaffer scored the $5,000 preliminary victory with Abreu walking away with $10,000 at the conclusion of Saturday’s program. Over 30 entries made the call for Saturday’s finale.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will enter Labor Day weekend as the current All Star championship point leader. The Indianapolis, Indiana-native is an eight-time Series winner thus far in 2021 with his most recent victory occurring at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, August 26.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, the recent Kramer Klash champion at Lincoln Speedway on August 28, is currently second in the All Star driver championship, followed by “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, and Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, the 2021 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion for $26,000.

Attica Ambush Outline:

Dates: Friday and Saturday, September 3-4
Pit Window: 3 p.m.
Hot Laps: Friday | 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: Saturday | 5:30 p.m.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS Motor Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/29/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5474
2. Cory Eliason - 5172
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5074
4. Cap Henry - 4962
5. Zeb Wise - 4928
6. Bill Balog - 4926
7. Justin Peck - 4676
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4476
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3554

 

 

Danny Dietrich hunts down Hunter Schuerenberg for BAPS All Star victory in Johnny Mackison Clash

YORK HAVEN, Pa. (August 29, 2021) - Not deterred by his fifth-row starting position, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich put on a show Sunday night at BAPS Motor Speedway near York Haven, Pennsylvania, and ultimately charged his way through the A-Main field to snag his second FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory of the 2021 season. The Johnny Mackison Clash score, earning the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-native a $5,000 payday, commenced from tenth on the grid, climbing his way to a top-five spot by lap 12, all before tracking down race leader, Hunter Schuerenberg, to steal command with just two circuits remaining. Dietrich’s All Star win pushes his career total to 15; a first-ever at BAPS Motor Speedway.

Hunter Schuerenberg held on to finish second, followed by Ryan Smith, Freddie Rahmer, who led the first 12 circuits, and 12th-starting Anthony Macri.

“Hats off to the track prep team here tonight. This is the best this track has been in a long time...there was a top, middle, and bottom...that was a lot of fun,” Danny Dietrich said, driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Weikert’s Livestock, Sweeney Cars, Pace Performance, Self Made, No. 48 sprint car. “We needed a win pretty badly. Our schedule has been all over the place this year, so to get this win close to home makes things even more special. We’ll celebrate this one tonight and get ourselves ready for a busy weekend next weekend.”

After getting by Freddie Rahmer with a slider on lap 13, Schuerenberg was off to the races, scooting away from the rest of the frontrunners even as traffic entered the picture on lap 15. Meanwhile, Dietrich was a force to be reckoned with. The former Central PA Sprint Cars points champion battled his way to fifth by lap 12, then getting by Bill Balog for fourth two circuits later. By lap 20, Dietrich had worked his way to the runner-up position, sliding by Ryan Smith on lap 20 to secure the position. Schuerenberg did his best hide and seek impression in traffic, but Dietrich was too quick to outrun.

By lap 26, Dietrich was all over Schuerenberg for the race lead, utilizing the top of turns one and two, as well as the bottom of turn three, to make up most of his ground. An eventual slider over Schuerenberg on lap 28 would seal the deal.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2021 campaign with an Attica Raceway Park doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, September 3-4. Dubbed the Attica Ambush, the two-day program will award a total winner’s share equaling $15,000; $5,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: BAPS Motor Speedway | Sunday, August 29, 2021:
Event: Johnny Mickison Clash
Entries: 32
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 14.980
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 14.679
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Bill Balog
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Kyle Moody
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Ian Madsen
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Dylan Norris
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 14.679; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 14.896; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.935; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.958; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 15.127; 6. 4R-Doug Hammaker, 15.129; 7. 44-Dylan Norris, 15.304; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard, 15.872

Group (B)
1. 21-Matt Campbell, 15.125; 2. 19-Brent Marks, 15.291; 3. 58-Troy Wagaman Jr., 15.334; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody, 15.434; 5. O7-Skylar Gee, 15.454; 6. 75-Tyler Ross, 15.813; 7. 69P-Landon Price, 15.902; 8. 77K-Steven Kisamore, NT

Group (C)
1. 10X-Ryan Smith, 14.912; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 14.985; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.007; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.065; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.120; 6. 11-JJ Grasso, 15.134; 7. 5-Ian Madsen, 15.214; 8. 44B-Dave Brown, 15.499

Group (D)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.148; 2. 1W-Aaron Bollinger, 15.167; 3. 27-Devon Borden, 15.249; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 15.280; 5. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 15.282; 6. 67-Justin Whittall, 15.286; 7. 90-Jordan Givler, 15.487; 8. 10-Zeb Wise, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 4R-Doug Hammaker [6]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris [7]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99M-Kyle Moody [1]; 2. 58-Troy Wagaman Jr. [2]; 3. 21-Matt Campbell [4]; 4. 75-Tyler Ross [6]; 5. 19-Brent Marks [3]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [5]; 7. 69P-Landon Price [7]; 8. 77K-Steven Kisamore [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 5. 10X-Ryan Smith [4]; 6. 5-Ian Madsen [7]; 7. 44B-Dave Brown [8]; 8. 11-JJ Grasso [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 1W-Aaron Bollinger [3]; 4. 27-Devon Borden [2]; 5. 67-Justin Whittall [6]; 6. 33-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 7. 90-Jordan Givler [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 2. 10X-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 3. 21-Matt Campbell [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5-Ian Madsen [3]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. O7-Skylar Gee [5]; 4. 33-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 5. 44-Dylan Norris [6]; 6. 44B-Dave Brown [8]; 7. 90-Jordan Givler [7]; 8. 69P-Landon Price [9]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [10]; 10. 77K-Steven Kisamore [11]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 10X-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [11]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [13]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 8. 58-Troy Wagaman Jr. [12]; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody [9]; 10. 19-Brent Marks [20]; 11. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 12. 5-Ian Madsen [21]; 13. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 14. 26-Cory Eliason [15]; 15. 27-Devon Borden [16]; 16. 4-Cap Henry [22]; 17. 67-Justin Whittall [19]; 18. 4R-Doug Hammaker [18]; 19. 21-Matt Campbell [6]; 20. O7-Skylar Gee [23]; 21. 1W-Aaron Bollinger [14]; 22. 33-Gerard McIntyre [24]; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 24. 75-Tyler Ross [17] Lap Leaders: Freddie Rahmer (1-12), Hunter Schuerenberg (13-27), Danny Dietrich (28-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)
44. BAPS Motor Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 29, 2021): Danny Dietrich (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/29/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5474
2. Cory Eliason - 5172
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 5074
4. Cap Henry - 4962
5. Zeb Wise - 4928
6. Bill Balog - 4926
7. Justin Peck - 4676
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 4476
9. Paul McMahan - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3554

 

 

Cory Eliason cashes in for $7,300 in Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (August 28, 2021) - For the second time in four starts, and for the seventh time in his career, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so during Lincoln Speedway’s annual Kramer Klash which honors the late, great Kramer Williamson. Earning the pole position by way of dash result, Eliason led all 35 circuits of the $7,300-to-win showstopper, forced to fend off early charges by fellow front row starter Zeb Wise, as well as a late charge by Parker Price Miller, who snuck by Justin Peck for second with just four circuits remaining.

“We probably should have been up here a lot more times this year, but it feels great to get another win,” an elated Cory Eliason expressed in Lincoln Speedway victory lane. “My guys have been really busting their butts the last month or so and it’s really beginning to show. We’re starting to get more competitive, at least at the level we should be at. Hopefully all of the guys back home are awake watching this. Everyone at the Rudeen office is a diehard race fan and they're always reaching out and letting us know they see us and support us...having that level of support makes wins like these a lot more special.”

Despite a caution-filled first two circuits that included a pair of red flag incidents, one of which resulting in an open red, the Kramer Klash finally commenced with its first uninterrupted stretch of green flag action beginning on lap three. Eliason was the man in charge, tracked every corner by Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise and Swindell Speedlab’s Parker Price Miller.

Although Eliason was able to maintain a steady advantage through the first ten circuits, slower traffic eventually changed the game for the pilot of the Rudeen Racing, Hager Realty, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, No. 26 entry allowing Wise to chip away at the gap. Laps 12 and 13 would see Wise do his best to take advantage of Eliason’s confrontation with traffic, actually showing his nose to the Californian on lap 13, all before pulling even with Eliason for a short stint the following circuit. Despite the pressure, Eliason found himself another gear and quickly scooted away from Wise’s Sundollar Restoration No. 10.

Meanwhile, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck, who started tenth aboard his Kramer Kraft tribute car, was on the move, avoiding the early race messes and cruising his way to fifth within the first few circuits. Peck battled his way to fourth well before halfway, eventually claiming third on lap 20, then second on lap 27. Regardless of his progress, a caution on lap 29, and another on lap 31, would ultimately end Peck’s potential for victory, as Eliason was given clean air and a clear track for the ensuing restarts.

As mentioned, Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price Miller snuck by Peck on lap 31 to lock down second; Cory Eliason drove off unscathed.

The All Star/Pennsylvania Posse four-race sweep will come to a close on Sunday evening, August 29, at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven. The Johnny Mackison Clash will award a $5,000 top prize, and like the trip to Grandview, will feature the All Star Circuit of Champions for the first and only time of 2021.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

Date: Sunday, August 29
Track: BAPS Motor Speedway
Hot laps: 6:15 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway | Saturday, August 28, 2021:
Event: Kramer Klash
Entries: 38
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 13.190
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: TJ Stutts | 12.976
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Robbie Kendall
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Cap Henry
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Glenndon Forsythe
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Brandon Rahmer (+15)

FloRacing A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 26-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 39-Parker Price Miller[3]; 3. 73-Justin Peck[10]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise[2]; 5. 16-Gerard McIntyre Jr[6]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[7]; 7. 87-Alan Krimes[13]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts[9]; 9. 88-Brandon Rahmer[24]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[11]; 11. 1X-Chad Trout[12]; 12. 75-Tyler Ross[20]; 13. 99M-Kyle Moody[26]; 14. 5-Ian Madsen[18]; 15. 11-JJ Grasso[25]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog[27]; 17. (DNF) 5E-Tim Wagaman II[19]; 18. (DNF) 07-Skylar Gee[16]; 19. (DNF) 69-Tim Glatfelter[23]; 20. (DNF) 51-Freddie Rahmer[15]; 21. (DNF) 55K-Robbie Kendall[4]; 22. (DNF) 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]; 23. (DNF) 19-Brent Marks[8]; 24. (DNF) 27-Devon Borden[14]; 25. (DNF) 39D-Chase Dietz[22]; 26. (DNF) 38-Cory Haas[17]; 27. (DNF) 4-Cap Henry[21]; 28. (DNF) 21-Matt Campbell[28] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 4-Cap Henry[1]; 2. 39D-Chase Dietz[2]; 3. 69-Tim Glatfelter[3]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer[5]; 5. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe[4]; 6. 59-Jim Siegel[7]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris[9]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody[12]; 9. 21-Matt Campbell[8]; 10. 90-Jordan Givler[15]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog[6]; 12. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[10]; 13. 7-Trey Hivner[11]; 14. 47K-Kody Lehman[18]; 15. 11P-Greg Plank[16]; 16. (DNF) 8-Billy Dietrich[13]; 17. (DNS) 11-JJ Grasso; 18. (DNS) 35-Tyler Esh

Kears Speed Shop Dash 1 (4 Laps): 1. 26-Cory Eliason[1]; 2. 39-Parker Price Miller[2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[5]; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts[3]

Elliott's Custom Trailers and Carts Dash 2 (4 Laps): 1. 10-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 55K-Robbie Kendall[2]; 3. 16-Gerard McIntyre Jr[4]; 4. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 5. 73-Justin Peck[3]

Ford Performance Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 73-Justin Peck[2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise[3]; 3. 27-Devon Borden[5]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts[4]; 5. 5-Ian Madsen[6]; 6. 4-Cap Henry[1]; 7. 59-Jim Siegel[9]; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[8]; 9. (DNF) 11P-Greg Plank[10]; 10. (DNF) 39D-Chase Dietz[7]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason[4]; 4. 39-Parker Price Miller[3]; 5. 75-Tyler Ross[8]; 6. 69-Tim Glatfelter[5]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[6]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody[7]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh[10]; 10. 47K-Kody Lehman[9]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55K-Robbie Kendall[2]; 2. 1X-Chad Trout[3]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 38-Cory Haas[1]; 5. 5E-Tim Wagaman II[5]; 6. 88-Brandon Rahmer[6]; 7. 44-Dylan Norris[9]; 8. 8-Billy Dietrich[7]; 9. 90-Jordan Givler[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 87-Alan Krimes[2]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer[3]; 4. 07-Skylar Gee[6]; 5. 16-Gerard McIntyre Jr[4]; 6. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe[5]; 7. 21-Matt Campbell[8]; 8. 7-Trey Hivner[9]; 9. 11-JJ Grasso[7]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 11T-TJ Stutts, 00:12.976[1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 00:13.089[18]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise, 00:13.106[4]; 4. 73-Justin Peck, 00:13.181[9]; 5. 39-Parker Price Miller, 00:13.199[13]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.251[16]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:13.286[20]; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 00:13.291[7]; 9. 27-Devon Borden, 00:13.306[6]; 10. 5-Ian Madsen, 00:13.371[3]; 11. 39D-Chase Dietz, 00:13.409[2]; 12. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.415[25]; 13. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 00:13.443[10]; 14. 1X-Chad Trout, 00:13.508[29]; 15. 16-Gerard McIntyre Jr, 00:13.518[36]; 16. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 00:13.536[37]; 17. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 00:13.539[12]; 18. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 00:13.558[28]; 19. 87-Alan Krimes, 00:13.559[33]; 20. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.562[31]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.566[14]; 22. 59-Jim Siegel, 00:13.575[5]; 23. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 00:13.576[30]; 24. 07-Skylar Gee, 00:13.611[35]; 25. 38-Cory Haas, 00:13.642[26]; 26. 11-JJ Grasso, 00:13.648[32]; 27. 5E-Tim Wagaman II, 00:13.652[24]; 28. 21-Matt Campbell, 00:13.656[38]; 29. 7-Trey Hivner, 00:13.657[34]; 30. 99M-Kyle Moody, 00:13.659[17]; 31. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 00:13.669[27]; 32. 8-Billy Dietrich, 00:13.698[22]; 33. 90-Jordan Givler, 00:13.722[21]; 34. 44-Dylan Norris, 00:13.808[23]; 35. 11P-Greg Plank, 00:13.860[8]; 36. 75-Tyler Ross, 00:13.872[19]; 37. 47K-Kody Lehman, 00:13.891[15]; 38. 35-Tyler Esh, 00:13.951[11]

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)
43. Lincoln Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2021): Cory Eliason (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/28/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5336
2. Cory Eliason - 5050
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4928
4. Cap Henry - 4844
5. Zeb Wise - 4838
6. Bill Balog - 4790
7. Justin Peck - 4548
8. Paul McMahan - 4372
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 4308
10. Ian Madsen - 3428

 

 

Tyler Courtney opens Pennsylvania All Star swing with Thunder Cup victory at Grandview

BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. (August 26, 2021) - Leading a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 charge that concluded with five full-time Series competitors finishing within the top six spots, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney accomplished another “first” on Thursday night and earned a first-ever All Star victory in Pennsylvania Posse Country, doing so during Thunder Cup action at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. The victory, a $6,000 payday, was accomplished from third on the grid, taking control just beyond the midpoint of the 35-lap contest before driving on to score his eighth All Star victory of the 2021 season; the eighth of his career.

Anthony Macri, who started from the pole position by way of dash victory, held on to finish second on Thursday night, followed by Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, and Cory Eliason.

“This NOS Energy Turbo car has been really good this year. I just can’t say enough about my guys,” Tyler Courtney said in Grandview Speedway victory lane. “Everyone at Clauson Marshall Racing...they believe in us to come out here and do this winged thing and it’s paying off. A big thanks to all of the fans here in Central Pennsylvania. We finally got that win out here...we’re going to celebrate this one tonight and hopefully come out and get three more this weekend.”

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise led the first 18 circuits of the Thunder Cup main event and maintained a healthy advantage until slower traffic came into play with just six laps knocked off the counter. Periods of two-wide traffic created a near-impenetrable road block for Wise allowing Anthony Macri and Tyler Courtney to close in on the Sundollar Restoration No. 10. Using the topside of turns one and two, Courtney drove by Macri for second on lap 11, then setting his aim on Wise.

By lap 15, Courtney was all over Wise for the race lead, attempting a slider on lap 18 before driving by the reigning Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion the following circuit. Playing to Courtney’s advantage, a slip by Wise and a bobble on the turn four cushion allowed Sunshine to make his winning move.

After a caution on lap 24, it was all but smooth sailing for the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC, that until Macri, who followed Courtney by Wise on lap 24, appeared and began to apply pressure. With momentum shifting to the bottom of the speedway, and slower traffic re-flooding the landscape by lap 33, Macri was forced to conduct a last-ditch effort in the final corner, making slight contact with Courtney’s left rear in hopes of sneaking beneath the current All Star championship leader. Without saying, Courtney perfected his block and prevailed.

“I knew I was probably going to get tight behind a lapped car,” Courtney continued. “If I could just block him a little bit with the lapped car, he wasn’t going to get by me. The lapped car had grip, so I knew I just had to get down as low as I could. I didn’t know who was behind me. Anthony (Macri) is aggressive, but he’s fun to race with.

“Getting by the lapped cars was key tonight. They kept getting faster and faster. I didn’t expect it to clean off like it did there at the end.”

Dubbed the Jack Gunn Memorial, Williams Grove Speedway will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday, August 27, and as mentioned, will host a pair of 20-lap contests awarding $4,000 each. The 2020 edition was initially postponed due to weather then contested on September 18, ultimately switched from a twin feature format to a single main event. Three-time All Star champion and Texas native Aaron Reutzel scored the $5,000 share.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

Date: Friday, August 27
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
Hot laps: 7 p.m.

Date: Saturday, August 28
Track: Lincoln Speedway
Hot laps: 7 p.m.

Date: Sunday, August 29
Track: BAPS Motor Speedway
Hot laps: 6:15 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results: Grandview Speedway | Thursday, August 26, 2021:
Event: Thunder on the Hill | Thunder Cup
Entries: 26
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 11.567
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Cory Eliason | 11.650
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Anthony Macri
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Anthony Macri
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Tyler Ross
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jon Stewart
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (8)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+6)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.650; 2. 39-Parker Price Miller, 11.778; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.851; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.870; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.905; 6. 13-Justin Peck, 11.972; 7. 35-Zach Hampton, 11.984; 8. 10X-Ryan Smith, 11.991; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 12.001; 10. 5-Ian Madsen, 12.003; 11. 39M-Anthony Macri, 12.005; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.016; 13. 5r-Tyler Ross, 12.068; 14. 19-Brent Marks, 12.069; 15. 4-Cap Henry, 12.126; 16. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 12.129; 17. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.134; 18. 99M-Kyle Moody, 12.161; 19. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.175; 20. 11A-Austin Bishop, 12.224; 21. 27-Devon Borden, 12.237; 22. 11-JJ Grasso, 12.247; 23. 70-Sam Schlosberg, 12.309; 24. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.342; 25. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.397; 26. 13S-Jon Stewart, 12.696

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 2. 5-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 35-Zach Hampton [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 6. 11-JJ Grasso [8]; 7. 5R-Tyler Ross [5]; 8. O7-Skylar Gee [9]; 9. 51-Freddie Rahmer [6]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 10X-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 19-Brent Marks [5]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 39-Parker Price Miller [4]; 7. 11A-Austin Bishop [7]; 8. 70-Sam Schlosberg [8]; 9. 13S-Jon Stewart [9]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 7. 27-Devon Borden [7]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 8. 39-Parker Price Miller [7]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 5R-Tyler Ross [1]; 2. 11A-Austin Bishop [3]; 3. 27-Devon Borden [4]; 4. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 6. 70-Sam Schlosberg [5]; 7. 13S-Jon Stewart [8]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 7. 39-Parker Price Miller [7]; 8. 19-Brent Marks [12]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [15]; 10. 10X-Ryan Smith [10]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [14]; 12. 5-Ian Madsen [8]; 13. 35-Zach Hampton [9]; 14. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 15. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 16. 11-JJ Grasso [17]; 17. 11A-Austin Bishop [19]; 18. 99M-Kyle Moody [16]; 19. O7-Skylar Gee [22]; 20. 70-Sam Schlosberg [23]; 21. 27-Devon Borden [20]; 22. 5R-Tyler Ross [18]; 23. 49H-Bradley Howard [21]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [24] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-18), Tyler Courtney (19-35)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)
42. Grandview Speedway, Pennsylvania (August 26, 2021): Tyler Courtney (8)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/26/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5206
2. Cory Eliason - 4900
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4822
4. Cap Henry - 4742
5. Zeb Wise - 4696
6. Bill Balog - 4672
7. Justin Peck - 4404
8. Paul McMahan - 4308
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 4234
10. Ian Madsen - 3306

 

 

All Stars to battle PA Posse in four Central PA stops on August 26-29

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 24, 2021) - After a brief, two-race stint through Michigan and Ohio, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now continue their 2021 campaign with an all-out brawl in the Keystone State, set to visit four tracks in four days, all of which kicking off on Thursday, August 26, with a stop at the always-exciting Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. If four races was not enough for Pennsylvania’s beloved open wheel enthusiasts, a total of five features will be contested across the Keystone, as Williams Grove Speedway will host a pair of 20-lappers on Friday, August 27.

A total winner’s share equaling $26,300 will be awarded over the four-day showcase, highlighted with Saturday’s $7,300-to-win Kramer Klash at Lincoln Speedway.

As mentioned, action will kick-off on Thursday, August 26, at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. The Thunder on the Hill program will award a $6,000 payday; the first and only All Star visit to Grandview in 2021. “Double-D” Danny Dietrich is the defending All Star winner at the Grandview speed plant, outdueling Christopher Bell and Freddie Rahmer for the $5,000 payday.

Dubbed the Jack Gunn Memorial, Williams Grove Speedway will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday, August 27, and as mentioned, will host a pair of 20-lap contests awarding $4,000 each. The 2020 edition was initially postponed due to weather then contested on September 18, ultimately switched from a twin feature format to a single main event. Three-time All Star champion and Texas native Aaron Reutzel scored the $5,000 share.

Honoring the late National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Kramer Williamson, Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash will steal headlines in the Pigeon Hills on Saturday, August 28. The $7,300-to-win program will give All Star travelers their first taste of the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway this season, also acting as a prime test session for the coming $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic on September 18.

The All Star vs. Pennsylvania Posse four-race sweep will come to a close on Sunday evening, August 29, at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven. The Johnny Mackison Clash will award a $5,000 top prize, and like the trip to Grandview, will feature the All Star Circuit of Champions for the first and only time of 2021.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will lead the All Star brigade into Pennsylvania Posse Country. The Indianapolis, Indiana-native is a seven-time winner on the tour thus far this season and currently leads the All Star driver championship chase over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason and Sikeston, Missouri’s Hunter Schuerenberg. Courtney’s most recent triumph occurred at Missouri State Fair Speedway on July 29, outracing the “Madman” Kerry Madsen and Ayrton Gennetten for $10,000.

Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry is currently fourth in the driver chase, followed by Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, ten-time IRA champion Bill Balog, Nashville’s Paul McMahan, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck, and Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

Date: Thursday, August 26
Track: Grandview Speedway
Hot laps: 6:30 p.m.

Date: Friday, August 27
Track: Williams Grove Speedway
Hot laps: 7 p.m.

Date: Saturday, August 28
Track: Lincoln Speedway
Hot laps: 7 p.m.

Date: Sunday, August 29
Track: BAPS Motor Speedway
Hot laps: 6:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/21/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5056
2. Cory Eliason - 4760
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4684
4. Cap Henry - 4622
5. Zeb Wise - 4554
6. Bill Balog - 4544
7. Paul McMahan - 4308
8. Justin Peck - 4260
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 4132
10. Rico Abreu - 3302

 

 

Cole Duncan steals lead late for Waynesfield All Star/FAST Series victory

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (August 21, 2021) - A last minute schedule change that led the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 from northern Indiana to Waynesfield Raceway Park proved to be a valuable move for Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan, ultimately stealing the show on Saturday night to score a $5,000 payday, as well as his second Series victory of the 2021 season.

Duncan, who started fifth on the All Star/FAST Series co-sanctioned grid, utilized the slow and steady approach around Waynesfield’s high-banked oval, steadily climbing his way through the top-five before taking command from Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason on lap 27. The middle groove served as Duncan’s stomping ground for much of the 30-lap contest, eventually securing a sixth-career All Star victory; a first-ever at Waynesfield Raceway Park.

Cory Eliason, the Friday night winner at I-96 Speedway, held on to finish second after leading laps four through 26, followed by Justin Peck, Spencer Bayston, and Cap Henry.

“Shane Helms gave us one hell of a race track tonight. I don’t think you can ask for much better than that,” Cole Duncan said in victory lane, pilot of the Ohio Heating, Helms Construction, Motor City Transport, No. 22 sprint car. “When the track got slick, we threw the wing back and the car got to working good...I could carry speed into the corner. They were throwing crumbs off the bottom and I could use those for traction.”

Utilizing the pole position by way of dash result, Cap Henry earned the early command, leading the first three laps before losing control to Eliason the following circuit. Tyler Courtney, a runner-up to Eliason one night prior, also found a way to power by Henry and secured the second spot with six in the books. Not settling for second, Courtney’s next objective was to get by Eliason’s No. 26, showing his nose on a few occasions before traffic entered the picture for the first time on lap 10. Despite Eliason’s ability to maneuver the early traffic flow, Courtney stayed tight, keeping the gap within a few car lengths.

When caution flags waved on lap 15, it would seem that clean air would play into Eliason’s favor and allow the Visalia, California-native to sail off unchallenged, but meanwhile, Duncan was just getting started. The ensuing restart would allow Duncan to bump ahead to fourth, eventually tracking down Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise for third on lap 19. By lap 21, Duncan was all over Tyler Courtney for second, taking the position, officially, on lap 21. Traffic would enter the picture yet again on lap 24, but to Eliason’s dismay, Duncan maintained momentum and gained ground quickly.

The main event’s final caution on lap 26 would set the stage for Duncan’s soon to be takeover, stealing the spotlight from Eliason the very next lap.

“I think the only thing that was going to screw me up before that last restart was traffic,” Duncan continued. “Traffic was kind of running down where I wanted to be. (Eliason) got a hell of a restart...it all worked out and I couldn’t be more proud.”

The FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2021 campaign with a four-race sweep through the heart of Pennsylvania Posse Country. Grandview Speedway, nestled in the hills just northwest of Philadelphia, will activate the weekend on Thursday, August 26. The four-day schedule will move to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, August 27, followed by back-to-back nights of competition at Lincoln Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29. Weekend highlights include twin 20-lappers at The Grove awarding $4,000 each, as well as Lincoln Speedway’s Kramer Klash awarding $7,300.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Waynesfield Raceway Park | Saturday, August 21, 2021:
Event: FAST Vs. All Stars
Entries: 22
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 10.233
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Cory Eliason | 10.297
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Max Stambaugh
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Justin Peck
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Cap Henry
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cole Duncan (2)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Hunter Schuerenberg (+8)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 10.297; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan, 10.379; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 10.405; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 10.408; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 10.409; 6. 5-Ian Madsen, 10.422; 7. 16-DJ Foos, 10.440; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 10.478; 9. 13-Justin Peck, 10.482; 10. 4-Cap Henry, 10.504; 11. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 10.510; 12. 11-Spencer Bayston, 10.570; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs, 10.595; 14. 18-Cole Macedo, 10.613; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.626; 16. O7-Skylar Gee, 10.638; 17. 7m-Geoff Dodge, 10.672; 18. 14-Chad Wilson, 10.679; 19. 97-Greg Wilson, 10.680; 20. 17B-Bill Balog, 10.695; 21. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 10.791; 22. 23-Chris Andrews, 11.015

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 8. 23-Chris Andrews [8]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 5M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo [5]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 7. 7M-Geoff Dodge [6]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 5-Ian Madsen [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo [7]; 7. 14-Chad Wilson [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [8]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 8. 13-Justin Peck [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [11]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [15]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [10]; 9. 16-DJ Foos [9]; 10. 5-Ian Madsen [12]; 11. 97-Greg Wilson [17]; 12. O7-Skylar Gee [14]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog [16]; 14. 81-Lee Jacobs [19]; 15. 18-Cole Macedo [13]; 16. 3C-Cale Conley [7]; 17. 21N-Frankie Nervo [18]; 18. 5M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 19. 14-Chad Wilson [20]; 20. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 21. 23-Chris Andrews [21]; 22. 7M-Geoff Dodge [22] Lap Leaders: Cap Henry (1-3), Cory Eliason (4-26), Cole Duncan (27-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason
41. Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (August 21, 2021): Cole Duncan (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/21/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 5056
2. Cory Eliason - 4760
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4684
4. Cap Henry - 4622
5. Zeb Wise - 4554
6. Bill Balog - 4544
7. Paul McMahan - 4308
8. Justin Peck - 4260
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 4132
10. Rico Abreu - 3302

 

 

Cory Eliason scores first All Star victory of 2021 during Friday night visit to I-96 Speedway

LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (August 20, 2021) - Snapping a Series winless streak that was quickly approaching an entire year, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason finally broke through on Friday night and secured his place in FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, doing so during Michigan’s second and final All Star invasion of the season with an appearance at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. Eliason, whose last All Star victory prior to I-96 occurred during Tuscarora 50 preliminary action at Port Royal on September 10, 2020, is certainly no stranger to success at the Lake Odessa short track. In fact, Eliason earned a victory at I-96 Speedway in 2019; his second Series victory during his first full-time run with the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Taking command on lap 13 of 26, Eliason earned $5,000 for his efforts, forced to survive a green-white-checkered finish while fending off a slew of All Star full-timers including Tyler Courtney, Spencer Bayston, Justin Peck, and Hunter Schuerenberg.

“It’s been a long road this year. It’s definitely made me question ‘what am I doing’ week in and week out. This definitely gets the monkey off of our backs. I wish it wouldn’t have taken this long because I think we finally found something,” Cory Eliason said in victory lane, driver of the Rudeen Racing, Hager Realty Services, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, No. 26 sprint car. “The guys have been working really hard, but it’s been a struggle for all of us. But Kevin Rudeen is probably the greatest boss that any of us could ever have. He’s always motivating us and keeping us pumped up, even after nights where we may run 20th. He’s always on our side.”

Starting sixth on the I-96 grid, it was obvious that Eliason was a threat right from the start. The Rudeen Racing entry powered ahead to third by the completion of lap one, all before inheriting the second spot just two circuits later. Zeb Wise, the evening’s outside-pole sitter, led the first three circuits, but hard contact with the turn four wall ended his campaign at the front of the field. Ian Madsen, substituting for Nashville’s Paul McMahan aboard the CJB Motorsports No. 5, was the heir to the top spot.

Madsen took advantage of the ensuing restart and jumped to a commanding lead, but traffic, which entered the picture with barely ten laps recorded, interfered with his momentum. Eliason quickly reeled in Madsen and made his first bid for the lead on lap 12, diving to the bottom of turn one before sliding across Madsen’s nose at the exit of turn two. Madsen returned the favor in turn three, actually splitting Eliason and a lapped car to take back command. Unfortunately for Madsen, Eliason was too tough to shake, losing command to the blue and white No. 26 at the exit of turn four on lap 13.

A caution on lap 15 would settle things down and rid the track of traffic. The remaining laps would see Eliason do his best to outrun Madsen and Courtney, but the pair would shrink the gap in the closing circuits. A red flag incident on the final circuit, setting up the aforementioned green-white-checkered finish, would give Eliason the clean air and clear track that he needed. Ian Madsen would actually make hard contact with the turn four wall on lap 23; he limped home 13th.

“Clean air is always good, but it’s still a 50/50 chance, especially with guys like Tyler Courtney and Spencer Bayston behind you,” Eliason continued. “You don’t know what those guys are doing and they could come at any time. That’s pretty much the name of the game.”

With the risk of severe weather a factor in northern Indiana, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 replaced Saturday’s previously scheduled appearance at Plymouth Speedway with action at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio. The event at Plymouth Speedway will not be rescheduled.

Originally slated to host the regionally-based FAST Series on Saturday, August 21, the All Star Circuit of Champions will now co-sanction the event which will award a $5,000 payday. Tony Stewart’s All Stars last visited the Waynesfield highbanks during Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson scoring the main event victory; it was Larson’s second Speedweek triumph in three starts.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-96 Speedway | Friday, August 20, 2021:
Entries: 21
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 13.795
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen | 13.341
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Geoff Dodge
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Ian Madsen
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Frankie Nervo (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 5-Ian Madsen, 13.341; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.393; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.422; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston, 13.444; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.479; 6. 13-Justin Peck, 13.497; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.503; 8. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.527; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.544; 10. O7-Skylar Gee, 13.597; 11. 4-Cap Henry, 13.604; 12. 7m-Geoff Dodge, 13.650; 13. 5S-Max Stambaugh, 13.705; 14. 85-Dustin Daggett, 13.754; 15. 97-Greg Wilson, 13.785; 16. 7-Zane DeVault, 13.840; 17. 12-Corbin Gurley, 13.866; 18. 71h-Ryan Ruhl, 13.869; 19. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 14.132; 20. 11C-Joe Conway, 14.997; 21. 39-Tylar Rankin, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. O7-Skylar Gee [1]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 5-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 5S-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 7-Zane DeVault [6]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [7]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 85-Dustin Daggett [5]; 6. 12-Corbin Gurley [6]; 7. 11C-Joe Conway [7]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 7M-Geoff Dodge [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 5-Ian Madsen [4]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 7M-Geoff Dodge [2]; 8. 11-Spencer Bayston [1]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [8]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [12]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 6. 5S-Max Stambaugh [13]; 7. 97-Greg Wilson [15]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 9. O7-Skylar Gee [11]; 10. 21N-Frankie Nervo [19]; 11. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 12. 7-Zane DeVault [16]; 13. 5-Ian Madsen [1]; 14. 85-Dustin Daggett [14]; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [10]; 16. 7M-Geoff Dodge [7]; 17. 12-Corbin Gurley [17]; 18. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [18]; 19. 39-Tylar Rankin [21]; 20. 11C-Joe Conway [20]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog [9] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-3), Ian Madsen (4-12), Cory Eliason (13-25)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)
40. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (August 20, 2021): Cory Eliason

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 8/20/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 4918
2. Cory Eliason - 4614
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4548
4. Cap Henry - 4482
5. Zeb Wise - 4444
6. Bill Balog - 4420
7. Paul McMahan - 4308
8. Justin Peck - 4116
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3998
10. Rico Abreu - 3302

 

 

Weekend Realignment: All Stars to visit I-96 Speedway and Waynesfield Raceway Park on August 20-21

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 17, 2021) - With the risk of severe weather becoming an increasing factor for northern Indiana, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will replace Saturday’s previously scheduled appearance at Plymouth Speedway with action at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio. The event at Plymouth Speedway will not be rescheduled.

Originally slated to host the regionally-based FAST Series on Saturday, August 21, the All Star Circuit of Champions will now co-sanction the event which will award a $5,000 payday. Tony Stewart’s All Stars last visited the Waynesfield highbanks during Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson scoring the main event victory; it was Larson’s second Speedweek triumph in three starts.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off the weekend, officially, with a one-night stand at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Friday, August 20. Like Saturday’s visit to Waynesfield, Friday’s Michigan invasion will award a $5,000 payday, welcoming the touring winged warriors for the second time of 2021. “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney, the current All Star championship point leader aboard the Clauson Marshall Racing No.7BC, earned the trip to victory lane during the last All Star appearance at I-96; it was Courtney’s first-ever All Star victory.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/31/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 4772
2. Cory Eliason - 4464
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4408
4. Cap Henry - 4348
5. Zeb Wise - 4316
6. Bill Balog - 4312
7. Paul McMahan - 4308
8. Justin Peck - 3974
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3878
10. Rico Abreu - 3302

 

 

Kerry Madsen scores second consecutive All Star victory with Knoxville Raceway triumph

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 31, 2021) - For the second time in as many nights, the “Madman” Kerry Madsen is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time finding victory lane at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 31. Lining up third on the 25-lap grid, Madsen’s path to victory lane was hard-fought and determined, forced to outduel Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Spencer Bayston, as well as KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi. The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing No. 14 sprint car took command for the first time on lap 16, driving on from third to secure a $7,000 payday, as well as an 11th-career Series victory.

“We didn’t really know where the predominant lines were going to be,” said Madsen in Knoxville Raceway victory lane, pilot of the Rush Truck Centers, Advance Auto Parts, Sage Fruit, Curb Records, Ford Performance, No. 14 sprint car. “It was pretty tricky, and you could gain a spot, and lose a spot. I decided to calm down and just hit the bottom, and we were able to get back by a couple cars. From there we just stayed down there. We probably weren’t the best we’ve been tonight, but it doesn’t matter when you get the victory.”

Bayston, who started from the pole position, led the first 12 circuits of the 25-lap contest, smooth sailing ahead of the field until lap traffic entered the picture on lap eight. It was Bayston’s run in with slower cars that allowed Madsen to close in on the leader. The duo battled side-by-side at the line for two consecutive circuits, each scoring in Bayston’s favor. Meanwhile, Scelzi gradually entered the picture, powering by Madsen for second on lap 12, all before taking command from Bayston the following circuit. Trying to mimic Scelzi’s move, Madsen also scooted by Bayston on lap 13.

Switching his primary focus to the bottom of the speedway, Madsen gained momentum and caught the tailtank of Scelzi on lap 16, eventually driving by the KCP Racing entry at the exit of turn two. The main event’s first and only caution appeared on lap 18 ultimately ridding the track of traffic; just what Madsen needed.

From that point forward, it was the “Madman Show” at the front of the field, withstanding some late-race pressure by Bayston, who snuck back by Scelzi on lap 21.

Bayston held on to finish second, followed by Gio Scelzi, Brian Brown, and Rico Abreu.

“I felt I was setting a pretty good pace,” said Bayston of the early stages of the race. “I kept hearing them behind me, and when you get to traffic, you never know what’s going to happen. If you make one slipup, these guys pounce. You have to be on your ‘A game,’ but I felt we did everything we needed to do...I just needed to race a little better in the traffic. When the track started going away, I had to get the wing back and that hurt me a little on the bottom. I still felt we were a really good car overall.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will not return to competition until Friday and Saturday, August 20-21, with a pair of stops at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana. The events will award $5,000 and $6,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Knoxville Raceway | Saturday, July 31, 2021:
Entries: 46
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Don Droud Jr. | 15.553
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Rico Abreu | 15.390
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Gio Scelzi
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Lynton Jeffrey
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Ayrton Gennetten
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Brian Brown
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Paul McMahan
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cap Henry
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Kerry Madsen
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Kerry Madsen (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.390; 2. 27-Carson McCarl, 15.503; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.507; 4. 5-Paul McMahan, 15.536; 5. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 15.689; 6. 20-AJ Moeller, 15.722; 7. 13-Justin Peck, 15.785; 8. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips, 15.932; 9. 22-Riley Goodno, 16.010; 10. 7w-Dustin Selvage, 16.221

Group (B)
1. 17A-Austin McCarl, 15.578; 2. 1M-Don Droud Jr, 15.611; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.648; 4. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.681; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.683; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.712; 7. 55m-McKenna Haase, 15.880; 8. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 16.028; 9. 20G-Noah Gass, 16.078

Group (C)
1. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 15.665; 2. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.688; 3. 7-Justin Henderson, 15.699; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 15.740; 5. 17W-Shane Golobic, 15.879; 6. 9T-Kasey Kahne, 15.942; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.963; 8. 2KS-Chad Kemenah, 16.115; 9. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 16.146

Group (D)
1. 11-Spencer Bayston, 15.452; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen, 15.640; 3. 24x-Terry McCarl, 15.769; 4. 56N-Davey Heskin, 15.815; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.949; 6. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.029; 7. 4-Cap Henry, 16.125; 8. 44-Chris Martin, 16.146; 9. 7c-John Carney, 16.330

Group (E)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 15.456; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.738; 3. 5P-Parker Price Miller, 15.938; 4. O9-Matt Juhl, 16.073; 5. 1X-Jake Bubak, 16.247; 6. 5T-Presley Truedson, 16.359; 7. O7-Skylar Gee, 16.383; 8. 9JR-Derek Hagar, 16.497; 9. 56-Joe Simbro, 16.741

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 27-Carson McCarl [3]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 6. 49-Josh Schneiderman [5]; 7. 20-AJ Moeller [6]; 8. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [8]; 9. 22-Riley Goodno [9]; 10. 7W-Dustin Selvage [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 3. 17A-Austin McCarl [4]; 4. 1M-Don Droud Jr [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 55M-McKenna Haase [7]; 8. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [8]; 9. 20G-Noah Gass [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [1]; 2. 7-Justin Henderson [2]; 3. 17W-Shane Golobic [5]; 4. 2KS-Chad Kemenah [8]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 6. 18T-Tanner Holmes [9]; 7. 42-Sye Lynch [3]; 8. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [4]; 9. 9T-Kasey Kahne [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Kerry Madsen [3]; 2. 56N-Davey Heskin [1]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 24X-Terry McCarl [2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 8. 7C-John Carney [9]; 9. 44-Chris Martin [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 2. O9-Matt Juhl [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 5P-Parker Price Miller [2]; 5. 1X-Jake Bubak [5]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. 9JR-Derek Hagar [8]; 8. 5T-Presley Truedson [6]; 9. 56-Joe Simbro [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen [1]; 3. 7-Justin Henderson [4]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 5. 17A-Austin McCarl [3]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 27-Carson McCarl [4]; 6. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [5]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [1]; 2. 7C-John Carney [3]; 3. 22-Riley Goodno [5]; 4. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [2]; 5. 44-Chris Martin [7]; 6. 20G-Noah Gass [6]; 7. 5T-Presley Truedson [4]; 8. 56-Joe Simbro [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 49-Josh Schneiderman [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 18T-Tanner Holmes [9]; 8. 1X-Jake Bubak [7]; 9. O7-Skylar Gee [10]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 11. 55M-McKenna Haase [12]; 12. 9JR-Derek Hagar [14]; 13. 7C-John Carney [16]; 14. 10-Zeb Wise [13]; 15. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [15]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 14-Kerry Madsen [3]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [7]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 6. 56N-Davey Heskin [14]; 7. 17A-Austin McCarl [9]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [13]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [11]; 10. 5P-Parker Price Miller [19]; 11. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 12. 27-Carson McCarl [10]; 13. O9-Matt Juhl [15]; 14. 1M-Don Droud Jr [17]; 15. 24X-Terry McCarl [18]; 16. 17W-Shane Golobic [16]; 17. 13-Justin Peck [23]; 18. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [6]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [25]; 20. 4-Cap Henry [26]; 21. 2KS-Chad Kemenah [20]; 22. 17B-Bill Balog [21]; 23. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [12]; 24. 7-Justin Henderson [5]; 25. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [24]; 26. 49-Josh Schneiderman [22] Lap Leaders: Spencer Bayston (1-12), Gio Scelzi (13-15), Kerry Madsen (16-25)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown
37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)
38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen
39. Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (July 31, 2021): Kerry Madsen (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/31/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 4772
2. Cory Eliason - 4464
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4408
4. Cap Henry - 4348
5. Zeb Wise - 4316
6. Bill Balog - 4312
7. Paul McMahan - 4308
8. Justin Peck - 3974
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3878
10. Rico Abreu - 3302

 

 

Kerry Madsen hard charges from tenth to score All Star victory at 34 Raceway

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 30, 2021) - It was a long way to the top for the “Madman” Kerry Madsen, but the open wheel veteran out of Knoxville, Iowa, via New South Wales, Australia, made it look effortless on Friday night at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, ultimately charging ahead nine spots to secure his place in FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane. The triumph, Madsen’s first of the season with the Series and tenth overall, scored the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing wheelman a $6,000 payday, holding off a late advancement by Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney.

The nine-spot rally also secured Madsen the evening’s Hard Charger Award for advancing the most feature positions.

“I just want to thank everyone at Tony Stewart Racing for the opportunity. It’s been such a pleasure to drive this thing,” Kerry Madsen said, driver of the Rush Truck Centers/Advance Auto Parts/Ford Performance/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/No. 14 sprint car. “The guys work their butts off and give me a fast race car every night. This Ford Performance 410 is unbelievable. I just really love racing it.”

Despite starting from the inside of row five, Madsen made his presence known rather quickly, utilizing the very bottom of the speedway to power his way to third by lap seven. Continuing his march on the bottom, Madsen eventually maneuvered his way to second, sneaking by Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Spencer Bayston on lap 14. Meanwhile, the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog held down the fort, leading the way from the pole position while focusing on 34 Raceway’s outer edge.

Despite Balog’s attempt to outrun his fellow frontrunners, his momentum on the cushion was no match for Madsen’s smoothness on the bottom. Lap after lap, Madsen chopped away at Balog’s lead, closing the gap to just a car length by lap 18, then pulling even with the B Squared Motorsports entry the following circuit. By the completion of lap 20, Madsen was the new man in charge, using the exit of turn four to propel himself beyond Balog’s No. 17B.

Tyler Courtney, who followed Madsen passed Balog on lap 22, did his best to dethrone the former Knoxville Raceway track champion, but even with lapped traffic on his side, and a pair of lap 26 cautions keeping the field bunched, the Indianapolis, Indiana-native was no match for the Tony Stewart Racing veteran.

Courtney did manage to slip by briefly, but Madsen immediately reclaimed the position, turning back underneath the NOS Turbo No. 7BC.

“When he slipped by me, I was able to turn back underneath him. I felt like once we got going and I was able to hit my marks, I was fine,” Madsen continued. “I just can't’ thank everyone enough. We’ll do what we can to do this again tomorrow night.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their Midwest showcase with a visit to the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 31. The event, also featuring Knoxville’s competitive 360 sprint car class, will award a $7,000 payday. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is the defending All Star Knoxville Raceway winner, outdriving a 13th-starting Rico Abreu and Fresno, California’s Gio Scelzi.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: 34 Raceway | Friday, July 30, 2021: Entries: 23 C&R Racing Hot Laps: Marcus Dumesny | 13.176 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Spencer Bayston | 13.476 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Gio Scelzi All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Bill Balog FloRacing A-Main Winner: Kerry Madsen Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Kerry Madsen (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 11-Spencer Bayston, 13.476; 2. 9T-Kasey Kahne, 13.587; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.608; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.611; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.625; 6. 13-Justin Peck, 13.751; 7. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.757; 8. 14-Kerry Madsen, 13.840; 9. 4-Cap Henry, 13.857; 10. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.878; 11. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.889; 12. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.894; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.917; 14. 55m-McKenna Haase, 13.966; 15. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 13.970; 16. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 14.096; 17. O7-Skylar Gee, 14.139; 18. 5-Paul McMahan, 14.155; 19. 25-Austin McCarl, 14.165; 20. 7B-Ben Brown, 14.252; 21. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips, 14.278; 22. 22-Riley Goodno, 14.316; 23. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 14.683

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 11-Spencer Bayston [4]; 6. 25-Austin McCarl [7]; 7. 22-Riley Goodno [8]; 8. 18T-Tanner Holmes [6]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 9T-Kasey Kahne [4]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 55m-McKenna Haase [5]; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman [8]; 8. 7B-Ben Brown [7]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 5-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [7]; 7. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [5]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 6. 9T-Kasey Kahne [4]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [7]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 14-Kerry Madsen [10]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 5. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 8. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 9. 5-Paul McMahan [15]; 10. 13-Justin Peck [12]; 11. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [19]; 12. 9T-Kasey Kahne [6]; 13. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [18]; 14. O7-Skylar Gee [14]; 15. 18T-Tanner Holmes [22]; 16. 22-Riley Goodno [20]; 17. 49-Josh Schneiderman [21]; 18. 7B-Ben Brown [23]; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 20. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 21. 55M-McKenna Haase [16]; 22. 4-Cap Henry [11]; 23. 25-Austin McCarl [17] Lap Leaders: Bill Balog (1-19), Kerry Madsen (20-30)

Midwest Swing Outline:

Saturday, July 31 Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: 1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz 2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel 3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2) 4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart 5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo 6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck 7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart 8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson 9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner 10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri 11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2) 12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr. 13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney 14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt 15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2) 16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3) 17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry 18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise 19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease 20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4) 21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5) 22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog 23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2) 24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen 25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan 26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2) 27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich 28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3) 29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3) 30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan 31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg 32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston 33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2) 34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell 35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6) 36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown 37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7) 38. 34 Raceway, Iowa (July 30, 2021): Kerry Madsen

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/30/21): 1. Tyler Courtney - 4640 2. Cory Eliason - 4352 3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4306 4. Cap Henry - 4238 5. Zeb Wise - 4226 6. Bill Balog - 4206 7. Paul McMahan - 4180 8. Justin Peck - 3858 9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3788 10. Rico Abreu - 3162

 

 

Tyler Courtney earns seventh All Star victory of season in State Fair Speedway’s Ron Ditzfeld Memorial

SEDALIA, Mo. (July 29, 2021) - For the seventh time in 2021, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so in Missouri State Fair Speedway’s Ron Ditzfeld Memorial on Thursday, July 29. The victory, a $10,000 score for the young man they call Sunshine, was accomplished from the inside of row two, taking command for the first on lap eight after battling by fellow All Star full-timer and recent high school graduate, Zeb Wise. Although faced with a handful of cautions during his tenure, as well as a few peaks of the nose by Kerry Madsen, Sunshine held strong, followed at the line by Madsen, Ayrton Gennetten, Justin Peck, and Kasey Kahne.

“The boys got this Turbo car rolling tonight. They didn’t stop working the whole time. We were kinda off at the beginning, but we got better every time we hit the track. I can’t thank these fans enough for sticking it out today in this heat. These fans are what make all of this possible,” Tyler Courtney said, driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing, NOS Turbo, No. 7BC sprint car. “We’re rolling into the biggest two weeks of the year at Knoxville, and we get to race there on Saturday, so hopefully we can keep this momentum going. The Nationals is just a whole different ball game. You have to be on your ‘A’ game as soon as you step in that place.”

Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise, who started the 30-lapper from the pole position, led the first seven circuits around State Fair Speedway’s sprawling halfmile, uninterrupted until faced with a gaggle of slower cars at the start of lap eight.

During Wise’s attempt to dive below a lapper, Courtney, who had been solidly in second since lap one, made his move, ultimately pulling even with Wise by the exit of turn two, all before using the bottom groove to pull ahead of Wise at the exit of turn four. Madsen, aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing No. 14, also snuck by Wise in traffic, locking down second on lap nine.

Unfortunately for Wise, his potential top-five was cut short on lap 15, eventually ending his night on the hook after getting upside-down and leaving the park; he was OK.

Madsen tried his best to get by Courtney during each of the ensuing single-file restarts, four to be exact, but Courtney’s momentum on the top was too strong.

“I kept stumbling on those last few restarts, so I knew Kerry was going to get a good run. I just tried to take any air that I could off of him and get back to the curb as quickly as I could,” Courtney continued. “Kerry is obviously a really good racer and that 14 car has been really fast here the last month or so. I knew it was going to be all about the starts.”

Jumping north into the Hawkeye State, the All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their Midwest showcase with a pair of stops in Iowa kicking off Friday, July 30, at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, followed by a visit to the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville on Saturday, July 31. Awarding a total winner’s share equaling $13,000, the Iowa doubleheader will feature a $6,000 payday at 34 Raceway, followed by a $7,000 payday at Knoxville.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Missouri State Fair Speedway | Thursday, July 29, 2021: Event: Ron Ditzfeld Memorial | $10,000-to-win Entries: 23 C&R Racing Hot Laps: Brian Brown | 17.401 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Ayrton Gennetten | 16.873 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brian Brown Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Zeb Wise FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (7) Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Skylar Gee (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 16.873; 2. 9T-Kasey Kahne, 16.909; 3. 14-Kerry Madsen, 16.921; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston, 16.967; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.988; 6. 21-Brian Brown, 17.014; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 17.025; 8. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 17.033; 9. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.039; 10. 13-Justin Peck, 17.054; 11. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.058; 12. 5-Paul McMahan, 17.070; 13. 4-Cap Henry, 17.163; 14. 24-Rico Abreu, 17.172; 15. 7B-Ben Brown, 17.253; 16. 25-Austin McCarl, 17.254; 17. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.282; 18. 22-Riley Goodno, 17.295; 19. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.303; 20. O7-Skylar Gee, 17.310; 21. 20G-Noah Gass, 17.453; 22. 14E-Kyle Bellm, 17.664; 23. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 17.751

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 5. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 6. 25-Austin McCarl [6]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 8. 14E-Kyle Bellm [8]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [2]; 3. 9T-Kasey Kahne [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 7. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 8. 18T-Tanner Holmes [8]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 22-Riley Goodno [6]; 6. 7B-Ben Brown [5]; 7. 20G-Noah Gass [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 6. 9T-Kasey Kahne [6]; 7. 11-Spencer Bayston [8]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [10]; 5. 9T-Kasey Kahne [6]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [11]; 7. 11-Spencer Bayston [7]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 9. O7-Skylar Gee [20]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 11. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [14]; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [19]; 14. 25-Austin McCarl [17]; 15. 18T-Tanner Holmes [23]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog [18]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 18. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [9]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass [21]; 20. 22-Riley Goodno [15]; 21. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 22. 14E-Kyle Bellm [22]; 23. 7B-Ben Brown [16] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-7), Tyler Courtney (8-30)

Midwest Swing Outline:

Friday, July 30 34 Raceway | West Burlington, Iowa Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31 Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: 1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz 2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel 3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2) 4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart 5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo 6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck 7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart 8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson 9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner 10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri 11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2) 12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr. 13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney 14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt 15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2) 16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3) 17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry 18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise 19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease 20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4) 21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5) 22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog 23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2) 24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen 25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan 26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2) 27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich 28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3) 29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3) 30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan 31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg 32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston 33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2) 34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell 35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6) 36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown 37. Mo. State Fair Speedway, Missouri (July 29, 2021): Tyler Courtney (7)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/29/21): 1. Tyler Courtney - 4494 2. Cory Eliason - 4214 3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4170 4. Cap Henry - 4132 5. Zeb Wise - 4092 6. Bill Balog - 4062 7. Paul McMahan - 4048 8. Justin Peck - 3728 9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3676 10. Rico Abreu - 3052

 

 

Brian Brown passes Shane Stewart in closing laps for I-70 All Star victory

ODESSA, Mo. (July 27, 2021) - “Blackjack” Brian Brown scored a touchdown for the home team on Tuesday night, passing Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart in the closing laps for a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory at the revamped I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri.

The victory, occurring a mere-15 minutes from Brown’s headquarters in Grain Valley, Missouri, earned the defending Knoxville Raceway track champion a $7,000 payday, as well as a third-ever All Star victory. Impressive, nonetheless, Brown was forced to do things the hard way during his homecoming, working ahead a total of four spots while battling by KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi and Shane Stewart. Brown took command on lap 29, stalking race-long leader Stewart before sliding by the former Outlaw turned track promoter in turns three and four.

Stewart held on to finish second, followed by Gio Scelzi, current All Star championship points leader, Tyler Courtney, and the “Madman” Kerry Madsen.

“To win a race with my Grandpa George here with us, my Uncle Danny, and my dad...it doesn’t get any better than that, I can tell ya that,” an elated Brian Brown said in I-70 victory lane, driver of the Casey’s General Store, FVP, Rowdy Energy, No. 21 sprint car. “When you have a crew like I do that tells you that ‘you’re one of the best race car drivers here with one of the best cars,’ it gives you a lot of confidence.

“And it’s getting close...Go Chiefs!”

Starting fifth on the grid, Brown’s initial jump was good enough to power the No. 21 to third, now in pursuit of Scelzi and race leader, Stewart. Besides a hiccup by Brown just after a caution on lap 12 to let Justin Peck move into third briefly, the top-three remained basically unchanged for the first 21 circuits. There were three cautions during that time period, but neither Scelzi nor Brown were able to capitalize.

Despite Stewart’s ability to sail smoothly around I-70’s halfmile, things heated up quickly when the frontrunners found the back of the field on lap 21. With lappers maneuvering in Stewart’s preferred line, the driver of the Indy Race Parts No. 71 struggled to get through, thus allowing Scelzi and Brown to close the gap in a hurry. By lap 22, the top-three were on top of each other, battling nearly three-wide through turns three and four. The jumble allowed Brown to get by Scelzi, now setting aim on Stewart. A red flag incident on lap 24, ultimately leading to a fuel stop, gave Stewart a breather, but that’s exactly what Brown needed.

The ensuing restart allowed Brown to stalk Stewart in clean air. Lap after lap, Brown made progress, making up most of his time in turn three. Brown made his winning move on lap 29, pulling even with Stewart on the bottom as the pair raced through turns three and four; Brown completed the pass, officially, the following corner, once again on the bottom.

Although a final caution would force a green-white-checkered finish, and an extra lap to race, Brown hung tough.

“Danny (Lasoski) is the best in the world at running the bottom,” Brown continued. “So, if I can learn just a little bit from him, it’s going to do a lot of great things for my career.”

“I’m tired,” laughed Shane Stewart during a post-race interview, who has not been in a sprint car in almost ten months. “Driving a grader doesn’t keep you in very good shape like driving a sprint car. Coming into tonight, if we were going to be a top-five car, I was going to be happy.”

“America’s Series” will hit high speed yet again, this time for their final Missouri appearance of 2021. Dubbed the Ron Ditzfield Memorial, the Thursday, July 29, program will award a whopping $10,000 share, welcoming the All Stars back to Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, for the first time since August 18, 2002. Gary Wright was the victor during the Series’ most recent visit, one of two All Star victories owned by The Texan at the sprawling half-mile.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-70 Motorsports Park | Tuesday, July 27, 2021:
Entries: 29
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Shane Stewart | 13.505
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Lynton Jeffrey | 13.542
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Sawyer Phillips
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Shane Stewart
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jake Bubak
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Brian Brown
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Paul McMahan (+7)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 13.542; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen, 13.562; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 13.566; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.578; 5. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.612; 6. 11-Spencer Bayston, 13.669; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.733; 8. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 13.761; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.775; 10. 13-Justin Peck, 13.782; 11. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 13.796; 12. 4-Cap Henry, 13.820; 13. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.840; 14. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.845; 15. 25-Austin McCarl, 13.898; 16. 22-Riley Goodno, 13.901; 17. 20G-Noah Gass, 13.933; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.942; 19. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 13.945; 20. 7TZ-Tasker Phillips, 13.956; 21. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.964; 22. O7-Skylar Gee, 13.977; 23. 1X-Jake Bubak, 13.989; 24. 7B-Ben Brown, 14.029; 25. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 14.116; 26. 10-Zeb Wise, 14.165; 27. 22s-Slater Helt, 14.249; 28. 33-Austin Alumbaugh, 15.038; 29. 13R-Brad Ryun, 99.999

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [4]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 22-Riley Goodno [6]; 7. 18T-Tanner Holmes [7]; 8. O7-Skylar Gee [8]; 9. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [9]; 10. 33-Austin Alumbaugh [10]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [3]; 3. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [2]; 4. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 7TZ-Tasker Phillips [7]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [5]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise [9]; 8. 20G-Noah Gass [6]; 9. 1X-Jake Bubak [8]; 10. 13R-Brad Ryun [10]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 6. 25-Austin McCarl [5]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 8. 7B-Ben Brown [8]; 9. 22S-Slater Helt [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [8]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 7. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [5]; 8. 14-Kerry Madsen [7]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 2. 18T-Tanner Holmes [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 20G-Noah Gass [1]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [8]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [7]; 8. 22S-Slater Helt [9]; 9. 7B-Ben Brown [6]; 10. 33-Austin Alumbaugh [10]; 11. 13R-Brad Ryun [11]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [1]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. 14-Kerry Madsen [8]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 9. 5-Paul McMahan [16]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [15]; 12. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [11]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [19]; 14. 25-Austin McCarl [17]; 15. 20G-Noah Gass [22]; 16. 11-Spencer Bayston [12]; 17. 7TZ-Tasker Phillips [14]; 18. 10-Zeb Wise [21]; 19. 18T-Tanner Holmes [20]; 20. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [7]; 21. 22-Riley Goodno [18]; 22. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [3]; 23. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [24]; 24. O7-Skylar Gee [23] Lap Leaders: Shane Stewart (1-28), Brian Brown (29-31) *Green/White/Checkered Finish

Midwest Swing Outline:

Thursday, July 29
Missouri State Fair Speedway | Sedalia, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 30
34 Raceway | West Burlington, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)
36. I-70 Motorsports Park, Missouri (July 27, 2021): Brian Brown

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/27/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 4344
2. Cory Eliason - 4080
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 4046
4. Cap Henry - 4002
5. Zeb Wise - 3984
6. Bill Balog - 3944
7. Paul McMahan - 3910
8. Justin Peck - 3586
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3560
10. Ian Madsen - 2926

 

 

Tyler Courtney wins in first-ever All Star visit to Humboldt Speedway

HUMBOLDT, Kan. (July 25, 2021) - Solidifying his name in the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 history books yet again, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney is officially the first-ever All Star winner at Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas, scoring a $6,000 payday in the process while simultaneously bumping his All Star season win total to six.

The current All Star championship points leader and pilot of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC accomplished his Kansas triumph from the inside of row two, working by Hunter Schuerenberg on lap 11 before chasing down Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason in heavy traffic. In fact, Courtney did not take command until lap 27, utilizing a slider through turns one and two to put Eliason in his rearview mirror.

“Hats off to the entire team. They’ve been busting their butts out here in the heat the last three days so they deserve to celebrate. It’s been almost two months since we won our last All Star show. I know we just won one of the biggest races of the year, but when you’re out here on the road, you want to win all of the time,” Tyler Courtney said, driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy/Turbo/No. 7BC. “It feels good to be back in victory lane, that’s for sure.”

Despite losing command with less than five circuits remaining, Eliason’s path to the podium was just as head-turning as Courtney’s, ultimately driving forward from row three to the lead in less than two laps. Impressive enough, the Visalia, California-natve was able to maneuver around four cars in just two corners, taking advantage of some turn one confusion that included Schuerenberg, Courtney, Zeb Wise, and Cale Thomas. By the time Eliason had reached turn three on lap two, he was in command, eventually setting sail before finding himself in thick, heavy traffic.

Although Eliason did his best to outrun Tyler Courtney in traffic, the 38th Kings Royal champion persevered and eventually found his way to the Rudeen Racing back bumper. Courtney was pressuring hard by lap 25, then the aforementioned slider occurred on lap 27.

“I just kinda rode around for a while without letting him get too far ahead. He did manage to get away from us a little bit, so I knew I had to pick it up some and see what we had,” Courtney continued. “It was all about getting through turns three and four tonight. If you could clear the lappers and get yourself through three, you were going to be OK.”

“The lapped cars were tough tonight,” Cory Eliason said in response. “You had to be really careful. I think I may have used our stuff a little too early and faded toward the end. We were one short, but it still makes us hungry for more.”

After an off day on Monday, July 26, the seven-race All Star swing through America’s heartland will continue with a Tuesday night visit to the recently revamped I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on July 27. The midweek blockbuster will award a $7,000 payday, welcoming the Series back to the Show Me State after their short stint in neighboring Kansas.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Humboldt Speedway | Sunday, July 25, 2021:
Entries: 19
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 12.050
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Kyle Reinhardt | 12.056 | New Track Record
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Zeb Wise
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney (6)
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tucker Klaasmeyer (+8)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.056; 2. 11-Cale Thomas, 12.105; 3. 1X-Jake Bubak, 12.207; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.217; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 12.218; 6. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.251; 7. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 12.309; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 12.351; 9. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 12.352; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.358; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.363; 12. 5-Paul McMahan, 12.408; 13. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.567; 14. 20G-Noah Gass, 12.675; 15. 14E-Kyle Bellm, 12.728; 16. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 12.743; 17. 22s-Slater Helt, 12.895; 18. 7B-Ben Brown, 13.419; 19. 17B-Bill Balog, 99.999

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [6]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 11-Cale Thomas [4]; 5. 22S-Slater Helt [6]; 6. 20G-Noah Gass [5]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 14E-Kyle Bellm [5]; 4. 1X-Jake Bubak [4]; 5. 18T-Tanner Holmes [2]; 6. 7B-Ben Brown [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 11-Cale Thomas [1]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 8. 1X-Jake Bubak [3]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 6. 11-Cale Thomas [4]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [8]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 9. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [17]; 10. 5-Paul McMahan [11]; 11. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 12. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [9]; 13. 18T-Tanner Holmes [13]; 14. 20G-Noah Gass [16]; 15. O7-Skylar Gee [14]; 16. 22S-Slater Helt [15]; 17. 7B-Ben Brown [18]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 19. 14E-Kyle Bellm [12] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1), Cory Eliason (2-26), Tyler Courtney (27-30)

Midwest Swing Outline:

Tuesday, July 27
I-70 Motorsports Park | Odessa, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 29
Missouri State Fair Speedway | Sedalia, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 30
34 Raceway | West Burlington, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell
35. Humboldt Speedway, Kansas (July 25, 2021): Tyler Courtney (6)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/25/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 4202
2. Cory Eliason - 3944
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3918
4. Zeb Wise - 3870
5. Cap Henry - 3868
6. Bill Balog - 3814
7. Paul McMahan - 3778
8. Justin Peck - 3448
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3436
10. Ian Madsen - 2926

 

 

Christopher Bell wins Lake Ozark’s Beach Brawl Finale for $10,000

ELDON, Mo. (July 24, 2021) - For the first time in just over three years, Norman, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, snapping his 37-month Series winless streak in Lake Ozark Speedway’s inaugural Beach Brawl finale on Saturday, July 24. The victory, Bell’s sixth-ever during All Star Circuit of Champions competition, earned the Swindell Speedlab ace a $10,000 payday, holding back a pair of All Star championship contenders in Cap Henry and Tyler Courtney. Bell led the majority of the 35-lap contest, leading the first circuit from the outside-pole position before losing the top spot to Fairland, Indiana’s Cale Thomas, then regaining the lead on lap seven.

Cap Henry advanced seven positions to finish second in the Beach Brawl finale, followed by Tyler Courtney, Cory Eliason, and Gio Scelzi.

“This thing was really, really good tonight. I just can’t thank Kevin and Jordan Swindell enough for giving me the opportunity to drive this car. It’s been a while since I won a sprint car race, so it’s really cool to be up here,” Christopher Bell said, driver of the Swindell Speedlab, Bear Archery, John Christner Trucking, No. 39 sprint car. “It’s been so hott and everyone has been working their tails off. It’s hard work, but I’m glad we were able to come out here and have some fun.”

Despite losing command to pole-sitter Cale Thomas on lap two, Bell maintained his momentum and never lost sight of the Sam McGhee Motorsports substitute, powering back by Thomas on lap seven with a move through the bottom of turns one and two.

Using slower traffic to his advantage, which made its first appearance just as Bell was able to recapture the race lead, fourth-starting Zeb Wise quickly threw his hat into the mix, using the curb in turns three and four to follow Bell around Thomas to gain the runner-up spot on lap eight. Despite a desperate attempt to chase down Bell in traffic, the pilot of the Swindell Speedlab entry proved to be too strong, eventually stretching his legs to a straightaway advantage by lap 17. Unfortunately for Wise, his luck would run short on lap 22, as a cut right-rear tire would force the Angola, Indiana-native to go pit-side.

Meanwhile, $8,000 Beach Brawl preliminary winner, Cap Henry, had no problems taking full advantage of the lap 22 restart and drove his way to second, trying his best to mimic his Friday night performance with a move around Tyler Courtney and Justin Peck. A caution on lap 27, and a final caution on lap 30, would keep the field bunched for Henry, but Bell never faltered, driving ahead to snag the five-figure payday.

Quickly adapting to a rapidly changing surface, Bell was able to master every inch of Lake Ozark Speedway, first utilizing the curb before switching his focus to the bottom groove in the final 15 circuits.

“The top was really good, but I kinda got stalled out in lapped traffic,” Bell continued. “When I stalled out, I knew that I needed to move down. I felt like I was really OK down there. Hopefully I can keep running well on Sundays so I can come out here and keep doing this.”

Series action will resume Sunday, July 25, at Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas, where the All Star Circuit of Champions will hit center stage as the first-ever 410 sprint car program in the track’s history. The first and only Series visit to Kansas in 2021, the All Star event will award a $6,000 top prize.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lake Ozark Speedway | Saturday, July 24, 2021:
Event: Inaugural Beach Brawl Finale | $10,000-to-win
Entries: 27
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Justin Peck | 11.833
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 12.238
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Cale Thomas
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Skylar Gee
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Joe B. Miller
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Christopher Bell
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Marcus Dumesny (+9)

FloRacing A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 39-Christopher Bell[2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry[9]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason[10]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan[5]; 7. 47N-Marcus Dumesny[16]; 8. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[12]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[13]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog[17]; 11. 9JR-Derek Hagar[15]; 12. 1X-Jake Bubak[11]; 13. 07-Skylar Gee[19]; 14. 13-Justin Peck[6]; 15. 10-Zeb Wise[4]; 16. 50K-Kyle Bellm[18]; 17. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer[24]; 18. 18T-Tanner Holmes[23]; 19. 21-Kameron Key[20]; 20. 21BP-Brinton Marvel[21]; 21. 7B-Ben Brown[22]; 22. 20G-Noah Gass[14]; 23. 11-Cale Thomas[1]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[8] Lap Leaders: Christopher Bell (1), Cale Thomas (2-6), Christopher Bell (7-35)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 07-Skylar Gee[3]; 2. 21-Kameron Key[5]; 3. 21BP-Brinton Marvel[2]; 4. 7B-Ben Brown[9]; 5. 18T-Tanner Holmes[6]; 6. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer[4]; 7. 31-Joe B Miller[8]; 8. 22S-Slater Helt[7]; 9. (DNS) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr

Kears Speed Shop Dash (6 Laps): 1. 11-Cale Thomas[1]; 2. 39-Christopher Bell[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise[5]; 5. 5-Paul McMahan[7]; 6. 13-Justin Peck[3]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[8]

Ford Performance Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 10-Zeb Wise[2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 3. 11-Cale Thomas[3]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[5]; 5. 20G-Noah Gass[6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[9]; 7. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer[8]; 8. 22S-Slater Helt[7]; 9. (DNF) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[1]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason[1]; 3. 39-Christopher Bell[3]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan[4]; 5. 47N-Marcus Dumesny[8]; 6. 50K-Kyle Bellm[9]; 7. 21BP-Brinton Marvel[5]; 8. 18T-Tanner Holmes[6]; 9. 31-Joe B Miller[7]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry[3]; 3. 1X-Jake Bubak[2]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[9]; 5. 9JR-Derek Hagar[6]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 7. 07-Skylar Gee[7]; 8. 21-Kameron Key[5]; 9. 7B-Ben Brown[8]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 13-Justin Peck, 00:12.238[8]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan, 00:12.240[4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:12.290[2]; 4. 11-Cale Thomas, 00:12.328[25]; 5. 39-Christopher Bell, 00:12.329[13]; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 00:12.337[5]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise, 00:12.346[16]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.358[12]; 9. 1X-Jake Bubak, 00:12.415[3]; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:12.442[15]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason, 00:12.485[20]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:12.515[24]; 13. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:12.543[19]; 14. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 00:12.578[17]; 15. 21-Kameron Key, 00:12.591[10]; 16. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:12.612[9]; 17. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 00:12.671[6]; 18. 9JR-Derek Hagar, 00:12.687[11]; 19. 22S-Slater Helt, 00:12.690[1]; 20. 31-Joe B Miller, 00:12.778[27]; 21. 07-Skylar Gee, 00:12.807[23]; 22. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 00:12.811[14]; 23. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 00:12.862[18]; 24. 7B-Ben Brown, 00:12.892[7]; 25. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:12.958[26]; 26. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 00:13.412[22]; 27. (DQ) 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:12.572[21]

Midwest Swing Outline:

Sunday, July 25
Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, Kansas
Driver’s Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27
I-70 Motorsports Park | Odessa, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 29
Missouri State Fair Speedway | Sedalia, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 30
34 Raceway | West Burlington, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)
34. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 24, 2021): Christopher Bell

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/24/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 4052
2. Cory Eliason - 3798
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3776
4. Cap Henry - 3734
5. Zeb Wise - 3726
6. Bill Balog - 3700
7. Paul McMahan - 3648
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 3308
9. Justin Peck - 3308
10. Ian Madsen - 2926

 

 

Cap Henry opens All Star Midwest Swing with victory in Lake Ozark’s Beach Brawl Preliminary

ELDON, Mo. (July 23, 2021) - For the second time this season, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry powered his way to FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, doing so in spectacular fashion in an all-out brawl at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri, on Friday, July 23. The victory, earning Henry an $8,000 payday, was accomplished from the pole position, leading early before fading slightly to fourth, all before finding some late race stamina around the bottom to charge his way back to the top spot. Henry now owns six-career All Star Circuit of Champions victories, earning his first of the year at Gas City I-69 Speedway on May 22.

“We were so good at the beginning, then I messed up and allowed all of those guys to get by me. It got hairy there a few times, but I’m happy to be standing here,” Cap Henry said in Lake Ozark Speedway victory lane, driver of the Lane Racing, Blake’s Hard Cider, No. 4 sprint car. “I could see I was making gains, so I had to stick with it. With about five to go, I was starting to struggle a little bit and I was missing the bottom. I knew then that it was time to move up and just get going.”

Despite starting the 30-lapper from the pole position, Henry’s Beach Brawl preliminary campaign was far from a walk in the park. In fact, Henry was forced to battle with some of the sport’s finest including Series point leader and recent Kings Royal champion, Tyler Courtney, as well as KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi, and rising open wheel star, Zeb Wise. Scelzi, who joined Henry on the front row, actually earned the initial jump before Henry took command for the first time on lap two.

A brief stronghold, Henry’s initial command over the field was quick, eventually losing the top spot to Courtney on lap four. A pair of cautions on laps 14 and 17 acted as Henry’s saving grace, allowing the Ohioan, who had faded to fourth by lap 12, to power his way back to the top of the running order. Utilizing each of the ensuing restarts to his advantage, as well as the very bottom of the speedway, Henry was back in charge by lap 18, ultimately driving back by Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney at the exit of turn four. The main event's final caution appeared on lap 20, this time allowing Zeb Wise to also sneak by Tyler Courtney.

Wise, the 2021 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race winner, did his best to reel in Henry around the very topside of the speedway, but a kiss with the wall on lap 25 sealed Henry’s fate; Wise held on to finish second, followed by a hard-charging Christopher Bell.

Lake Ozark Speedway’s inaugural Beach Brawl will conclude on Saturday evening, July 24, with the $10,000-to-win finale. Series action will then resume on Sunday, July 25, at Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas, where the All Star Circuit of Champions will hit center stage as the first-ever 410 sprint car program in the track’s history. The first and only Series visit to Kansas in 2021, the All Star event will award a $6,000 top prize.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lake Ozark Speedway | Friday, July 23, 2021:
Event: Inaugural Beach Brawl
Entries: 30
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Zeb Wise | 12.180
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Gio Scelzi | 11.580
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Cap Henry
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Tanner Holmes
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jack Wagner
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cap Henry
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Christopher Bell (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.580; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 11.667; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.688; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 11.760; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.767; 6. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 11.774; 7. 5-Paul McMahan, 11.789; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 11.821; 9. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.839; 10. 31-Joe B. Miller, 11.872; 11. 20G-Noah Gass, 11.918; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.966; 13. 11-Cale Thomas, 11.968; 14. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.983; 15. 39-Christopher Bell, 11.993; 16. 13-Justin Peck, 12.059; 17. 9JR-Derek Hagar, 12.155; 18. 24W-Garet Williamson, 12.164; 19. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 12.206; 20. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 12.244; 21. 47N-Marcus Dumesny, 12.286; 22. 7B-Ben Brown, 12.372; 23. 1X-Jake Bubak, 12.374; 24. 50K-Kyle Bellm, 12.387; 25. 21-Kameron Key, 12.441; 26. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.721; 27. 22s-Slater Helt, 12.757; 28. 77-Jack Wagner, 13.004; 29. 73-Samuel Wagner, 13.306; 30. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.528

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 11-Cale Thomas [5]; 4. 31-Joe B. Miller [1]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 6. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [3]; 7. 18T-Tanner Holmes [7]; 8. 21-Kameron Key [9]; 9. 77-Jack Wagner [10]; 10. 7B-Ben Brown [8]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 20G-Noah Gass [1]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [9]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [8]; 8. 73-Samuel Wagner [10]; 9. 9JR-Derek Hagar [6]; 10. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [7]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 4. 39-Christopher Bell [5]; 5. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [3]; 6. 24W-Garet Williamson [6]; 7. 50K-Kyle Bellm [8]; 8. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [7]; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [10]; 10. 22S-Slater Helt [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [8]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 8. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 18T-Tanner Holmes [2]; 2. 1X-Jake Bubak [3]; 3. 50K-Kyle Bellm [4]; 4. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [5]; 5. 21-Kameron Key [6]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [9]; 7. 77-Jack Wagner [8]; 8. 73-Samuel Wagner [7]; 9. 7B-Ben Brown [11]; 10. 22S-Slater Helt [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 3. 39-Christopher Bell [14]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 7. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [15]; 8. 5-Paul McMahan [6]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 11. 18T-Tanner Holmes [19]; 12. 50K-Kyle Bellm [21]; 13. O7-Skylar Gee [18]; 14. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 15. 1X-Jake Bubak [20]; 16. 20G-Noah Gass [9]; 17. 21-Kameron Key [22]; 18. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [8]; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [23]; 20. 11-Cale Thomas [11]; 21. 13-Justin Peck [16]; 22. 31-Joe B. Miller [12]; 23. 24W-Garet Williamson [17]; 24. 47N-Marcus Dumesny [24] Lap Leaders: Gio Scelzi (1), Cap Henry (2, 3), Tyler Courtney (4-17), Cap Henry (18-30)

Midwest Swing Outline:

Saturday, July 24
Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 25
Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, Kansas
Driver’s Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27
I-70 Motorsports Park | Odessa, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 29
Missouri State Fair Speedway | Sedalia, Missouri
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 30
34 Raceway | West Burlington, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston
33. Lake Ozark Speedway, Missouri (July 23, 2021): Cap Henry (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/23/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3908
2. Cory Eliason - 3656
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3644
4. Zeb Wise - 3606
5. Cap Henry - 3588
6. Bill Balog - 3570
7. Paul McMahan - 3510
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 3206
9. Justin Peck - 3186
10. Ian Madsen - 2926

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions set for seven-race swing through Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 21, 2021) - The FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will end the month of July in a big way, aiming compasses due west for a nine-day campaign through Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa, all of which kicking-off on Friday and Saturday, July 23-24, with a Lake Ozark Speedway doubleheader. The nine-day stretch, complete with seven events including the aforementioned Lake Ozark two-day showcase, will steer the traveling All Stars to six different venues across America’s breadbasket, all capping at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 31.

As stated, Lake Ozark Speedway’s inaugural Beach Brawl will activate the All Stars’ seven-race trek on Friday and Saturday, July 23-24. Awarding a total winner’s share equaling $18,000, action in Eldon, Missouri, will ignite with an $8,000-to-win preliminary on Friday, followed by a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday. Tony Stewart’s All Stars have not visited Lake Ozark Speedway since 2004 when former Series champion and Ohio native, Greg Wilson, scored the victory. In fact, the All Stars visited Lake Ozark twice in 2004, each leading to Wilson victories.

Action will resume on Sunday, July 25, at Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas, where the All Star Circuit of Champions will hit center stage as the first-ever 410 sprint car program in the track’s history. The first and only Series visit to Kansas in 2021, the All Star event will award a $6,000 top prize.

After an off day on Monday, July 26, the seven-race All Star swing through America’s heartland will continue with a Tuesday night visit to the recently revamped I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, on July 27. The midweek blockbuster will award a $7,000 payday, welcoming the Series back to the Show Me State after their short stint in neighboring Kansas.

Just two nights later, “America’s Series” will hit high speed yet again, this time for their final Missouri appearance of 2021. Dubbed the Ron Ditzfield Memorial, the Thursday, July 29, program will award a whopping $10,000 share, welcoming the All Stars back to Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, for the first time since August 18, 2002. Gary Wright was the victor during the Series’ most recent visit, one of two All Star victories owned by The Texan at the sprawling half-mile.

Jumping north into the Hawkeye State, the All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their Midwest showcase with a pair of stops in Iowa kicking off Friday, July 30, at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, followed by a visit to the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville on Saturday, July 31. Awarding a total winner’s share equaling $13,000, the Iowa doubleheader will feature a $6,000 payday at 34 Raceway, followed by a $7,000 payday at Knoxville.

Hosting All Star appearances in 2020, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson was the man to beat at both destinations, scoring a combined $10,000 on July 31 and August 1, 2020.

Recent Kings Royal champion Tyler Courtney will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions charge into Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa as the current Series points leader. A five-time Series winner thus far in 2021, the Indianapolis, Indiana-native and pilot of the Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC has been nothing less than impressive in his first-ever All Star season, accumulating 16 top-five finishes in 27 point-earning features, earning his most recent victory at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on June 4.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason is second in the All Star driver title chase, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, and 10-time IRA Sprint Series champion, Bill Balog.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Midwest Swing Outline:

Friday, July 23 Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, Missouri Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 Lake Ozark Speedway | Eldon, Missouri Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 25 Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, Kansas Driver’s Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27 I-70 Motorsports Park | Odessa, Missouri Driver’s Meeting: 6:45 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 29 Missouri State Fair Speedway | Sedalia, Missouri Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. Hot Laps: 7 p.m.

Friday, July 30 34 Raceway | West Burlington, Iowa Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31 Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m. Hot Laps: 7:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: 1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz 2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel 3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2) 4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart 5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo 6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck 7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart 8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson 9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner 10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri 11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2) 12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr. 13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney 14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt 15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2) 16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3) 17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry 18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise 19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease 20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4) 21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5) 22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog 23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2) 24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen 25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan 26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2) 27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich 28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3) 29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3) 30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan 31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg 32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/10/21): 1. Tyler Courtney - 3766 2. Cory Eliason - 3518 3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3512 4. Zeb Wise - 3460 5. Bill Balog - 3448 6. Cap Henry - 3438 7. Paul McMahan - 3376 8. Justin Peck - 3078 9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3076 10. Ian Madsen - 2926

 

 

Spencer Bayston scores first All Star victory of 2021 in Sharon Speedway’s 13th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial

HARTFORD, Ohio (July 10, 2021) - Adding his name to an impressive list of former event champions, a list that includes such names as Tony Stewart, Christopher Bell, Brad Sweet, Dave Blaney, and Dale Blaney, Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston is now a Lou Blaney Memorial champion at Sharon Speedway, scoring the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory over a stout field and packed house, ultimately withstanding a last-ditch effort slider by “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney to secure the $8,000 payday. The victory, Bayston’s first-ever All Star win at Sharon Speedway and his first Series win since August of 2020, bumped his career win total to four with the traveling aces, now at the helm of the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11.

“I’m happy to get it done,” an elated, but tired Spencer Bayston said in Sharon Speedway victory lane. “The throttle was actually hanging at about 3000 rpms under caution, so I was forced to mess with my throttle by hand under caution. But, it’s done and we’re here in victory lane. I can’t say enough about Mike McGhee and the entire Sam McGhee Motorsports team. They are a great team that provides awesome equipment and they certainly made my job easy tonight. It's so cool to be a part of this event. Hopefully the weather cooperates on Sunday and we can come out here and do it again.”

Starting third on the Blaney grid, Bayston made his living around Sharon’s outer edge, battling his way to second by lap 11 before taking control of the field on lap 13. A single-file restart on lap 11 is what allowed Bayston to move to the runner-up position, utilizing a slingshot move through turns three and four to work by former World of Outlaws champion, Dave Blaney. Meanwhile, local standout and Chicora native George Hobaugh was the man in charge, taking advantage of the outside-pole position to lead from the drop of the green.

Using his momentum from the exact same aforementioned restart, Bayston made his first official move for the lead on lap 13, diving into corner number one to squeeze between Hobaugh and the infield tractor tires. The move worked, taking command by the time the frontrunners made their way into turn two. Unfortunately for Hobaugh, his night would come to an end on lap 17, as contact with an infield tire sent the Krill Recycling No. 40 for a wild ride between turns one and two; he was OK.

Although the ensuing restart allowed Bayston to drive away in clean air, Tyler Courtney, who had already worked his way to second from ninth, kept the Mike McGhee and Associates No. 11 sprinter within reach. Using two and three wide traffic to his advantage, Courtney powered himself to a car length by lap 27, following Bayston around Sharon’s outer, but thin edge. Two circuits later, Courtney made his move, diving to the bottom of turn one before power sliding across Bayston’s nose. The move nearly worked, but hard contact with the turn two wall cost Courtney momentum and a right-rear tire. Bayston regained control and drove on to claim the signature Blaney trophy; Courtney limped home fifth.

The New York/Ohio All Star swing will conclude on Sunday, July 11, with the annual Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops program presented by Self Made Racing, honoring military veteran and open wheel advocate, the late Justin Snyder. Derek Snyder, owner and founder of Self Made Racing, as well as the executive manager and partner of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC in Boardman, Ohio, will honor his brother with the season’s final All Star visit to Sharon Speedway, set to award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | Saturday, July 10, 2021:
Event: 13th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial
Entries: 43
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Paul McMahan | 14.608
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Brent Marks | 14.733
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: George Hobaugh
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Sye Lynch
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Skylar Gee
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Cap Henry
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: George Hobaugh
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Brent Marks
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Darren Pifer
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Spencer Bayston
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 29B-Dale Blaney, 15.026; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan, 15.075; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 15.113; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.251; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich, 15.348; 6. 10-Zeb Wise, 15.368; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner, 16.334; 8. 35-Jeremy Weaver, 16.368; 9. 55s-Matt Sherlock, 16.712

Group (B)
1. 19-Brent Marks, 14.733; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.912; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston, 14.935; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.952; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.993; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.248; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.541; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.637; 9. 11X-George Englert, 16.433

Group (C)
1. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.897; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 15.035; 3. 5-Paul McMahan, 15.084; 4. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.086; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.422; 6. 3C-Cale Conley, 15.555; 7. 29-Michael Bauer, 15.954; 8. 29M-Logan McCandless, 16.117; 9. 20B-Cody Bova, 99.100

Group (D)
1. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.167; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer, 15.398; 3. 33-Brent Matus, 15.564; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser, 15.617; 5. 6-Bob Felmlee, 15.792; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 16.020; 7. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 16.425; 8. 22R-Ryan Fredericks, 99.200

Group (E)
1. 10B-Dave Blaney, 15.068; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.076; 3. O7-Skylar Gee, 15.145; 4. 17-Josh Baughman, 15.165; 5. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.584; 6. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.986; 7. 11J-David Kalb Jr., 16.026; 8. 99-Cameron Nastasi, 16.101

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 29B-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich [5]; 7. 38-Leyton Wagner [7]; 8. 35-Jeremy Weaver [8]; 9. 55S-Matt Sherlock [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 19-Brent Marks [4]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [7]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 9. 11X-George Englert [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 7. 29-Michael Bauer [7]; 8. 20B-Cody Bova [9]; 9. 29M-Logan McCandless [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 2. 11B-Carl Bowser [1]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 33-Brent Matus [2]; 5. 6-Bob Felmlee [5]; 6. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [7]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 8. 22R-Ryan Fredericks [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O7-Skylar Gee [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 10B-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 5. 23-Darren Pifer [5]; 6. 97-Greg Wilson [6]; 7. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [7]; 8. 99-Cameron Nastasi [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston [4]; 3. 29B-Dale Blaney [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 10B-Dave Blaney [2]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [3]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 99-Cameron Nastasi [2]; 3. 20B-Cody Bova [4]; 4. 29M-Logan McCandless [6]; 5. 35-Jeremy Weaver [3]; 6. 55S-Matt Sherlock [8]; 7. 11X-George Englert [7]; 8. 22R-Ryan Fredericks [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 6-Bob Felmlee [6]; 5. 23-Darren Pifer [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich [7]; 8. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [11]; 9. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [14]; 10. 97-Greg Wilson [10]; 11. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 12. 29-Michael Bauer [12]; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs [16]; 14. 3C-Cale Conley [9]; 15. 21N-Frankie Nervo [13]; 16. 38-Leyton Wagner [15]; 17. 99-Cameron Nastasi [17]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 6. 19-Brent Marks [21]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [11]; 8. 10-Zeb Wise [15]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [17]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [10]; 12. O7-Skylar Gee [12]; 13. 24-Rico Abreu [23]; 14. 5-Paul McMahan [14]; 15. 6-Bob Felmlee [24]; 16. 22C-Cole Duncan [22]; 17. 17-Josh Baughman [19]; 18. 33-Brent Matus [20]; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [25]; 20. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18]; 21. 11B-Carl Bowser [16]; 22. 10B-Dave Blaney [4]; 23. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 24. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 25. 29B-Dale Blaney [5] Lap Leaders: George Hobaugh (1-12), Spencer Bayston (13-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg
32. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (July 10, 2021): Spencer Bayston

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/10/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3766
2. Cory Eliason - 3518
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3512
4. Zeb Wise - 3460
5. Bill Balog - 3448
6. Cap Henry - 3438
7. Paul McMahan - 3376
8. Justin Peck - 3078
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 3076
10. Ian Madsen - 2926

 

 

Hunter Schuerenberg breaks through at Stateline Speedway for first-ever FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions victory

BUSTI, N.Y. (July 9, 2021) - For the first time of his career, “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, earning his triumph during the Empire State Shootout 30 at Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York. Pocketing a $6,000 payday for his efforts, the Sikeston, Missouri-native was forced to outduel not only fellow Series full-timer Zeb Wise for his first check in the All Star win column, but also Mother Nature, as the event was plagued by a constant mix of light rain and steady mist that caused several delays including a 90-minute pause just before the evening’s main event.

Nonetheless, Schuerenberg came out on top, taking command for the first time on lap 14 after starting third on the grid. Wise, who led the first 13 circuits before a bobble in traffic opened the door for Schuerenberg, held on to finish second, followed by Justin Peck, Paul McMahan, and Cory Eliason.

“Our balance was so good at the beginning of the year, but something knocked us off. The crew and I put our heads together and determined that there can’t be anything too crazy wrong with this car because we haven’t done anything different. We found a little shock issue, but once we figured that out, things have been back to normal,” Schuerenberg expressed in Stateline Speedway victory lane. “I was getting really tired of my son asking me where the confetti was, so, I’m really happy the track stuck this out and allowed us to race. This track really fits my driving style. It was a lot of fun to run that race.”

As aforementioned, Schuerenberg, aboard the Vermeer Motorsports, Maxim Trucking and Materials, TK Concrete, No. 55 sprint car, took command of the 30-lap contest on lap 14, using the bottom of turn one to sneak by Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise. Wise, who started from the outside-pole position, found himself trapped behind a lapped car at the end of the straightaway, ultimately forced to go high to avoid potential contact.

“This is a whole new car, different motor; a whole new package,” Wise said. “To come out here and put it on the podium the first night, and with our friends from Sundollar here, as well, that’s pretty special.”

The weekend will continue just two hours southwest of Busti, New York, in Hartford, Ohio, where the All Star Circuit of Champions will revisit Sharon Speedway for a two-day blockbuster on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11. Awarding a total winner’s share equaling $14,000, the two-day Sharon Speedway takeover will activate with the highly sought after Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and former Sharon Speedway track champion, Lou Blaney.

Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley is the defending Lou Blaney Memorial champion, securing a $7,500 payday in 2020 over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason and California invader, Rico Abreu; the 2021 edition will award an $8,000 payday.

The All Star Circuit of Champions’ invasion of Sharon Speedway will resume on Sunday, July 11, with the annual Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops program presented by Self Made Racing, honoring military veteran and open wheel advocate, the late Justin Snyder. Derek Snyder, owner and founder of Self Made Racing, as well as the executive manager and partner of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC in Boardman, Ohio, will honor his brother with the season’s final All Star visit to Sharon Speedway, set to award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Stateline Speedway | Friday, July 9, 2021:
Event: Empire State Shootout 30
Entries: 21
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 15.255
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise | 14.623
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Jared Zimbardi
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Justin Peck
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Bill Balog (+5)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 14.623; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 15.008; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston, 15.029; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.121; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.123; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 15.193; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.243; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.245; 9. O7-Skylar Gee, 15.254; 10. 5-Paul McMahan, 15.290; 11. 22C-Cole Duncan, 15.327; 12. 35-Jared Zimbardi, 15.404; 13. 97-Greg Wilson, 15.451; 14. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.558; 15. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.592; 16. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 15.681; 17. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.747; 18. 6-Bob Felmlee, 15.794; 19. 29-Logan McCandless, 16.297; 20. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 16.577; 21. 19-Joe Kubiniec, 16.773

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 4. 97-Greg Wilson [5]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 7. 29-Logan McCandless [7]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [7]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 35-Jared Zimbardi [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 11-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 6-Bob Felmlee [6]; 6. 23-Darren Pifer [5]; 7. 19-Joe Kubiniec [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 35-Jared Zimbardi [2]; 5. 5-Paul McMahan [8]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 8. 11-Spencer Bayston [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 8. 11-Spencer Bayston [8]; 9. 97-Greg Wilson [13]; 10. O7-Skylar Gee [12]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [16]; 12. 22C-Cole Duncan [10]; 13. 35-Jared Zimbardi [4]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 15. 6-Bob Felmlee [15]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [14]; 17. 29-Logan McCandless [19]; 18. 21N-Frankie Nervo [18]; 19. 19-Joe Kubiniec [21]; 20. 23-Darren Pifer [17]; 21. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [20] Lap Leaders: Zeb Wise (1-13), Hunter Schuerenberg (14-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan
31. Stateline Speedway, New York (July 9, 2021): Hunter Schuerenberg

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 7/9/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3626
2. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3382
3. Cory Eliason - 3372
4. Zeb Wise - 3326
5. Cap Henry - 3306
6. Bill Balog - 3304
7. Paul McMahan - 3254
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 2964
9. Justin Peck - 2942
10. Ian Madsen - 2926

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

All Star action set to resume with visits to Stateline Speedway and Sharon Speedway on July 9-11

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 7, 2021) - After a two weekend hiatus, Tony Stewart’s FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will resume the 2021 season with a multi-race stretch through southern New York and eastern Ohio, set to headline three events over three days at two different facilities. Action will kick-off, officially, with a one night stay at Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, on Friday, July 9. The lone All Star visit to the Empire State will award a $6,000 payday.

A short, but competitive history at Stateline Speedway, "America's Series" has visited the Busti short track on just three occasions, most recently in 2019 when Dale Blaney, a National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, all-time Series win leader, and now All Star official, scored the main event victory.

The weekend will continue just two hours southwest of Busti, New York, in Hartford, Ohio, where the All Star Circuit of Champions will revisit Sharon Speedway for a two-day blockbuster on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11. Awarding a total winner’s share equaling $14,000, the two-day Sharon Speedway takeover will activate with the highly sought after Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and former Sharon Speedway track champion, Lou Blaney. Retiring from competition in 2005, Blaney garnered well over 400 wins across the sprint car and modified ranks, earning such titles as the 1966 Williams Grove Speedway National Open.

Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley is the defending Lou Blaney Memorial champion, securing a $7,500 payday in 2020 over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason and California invader, Rico Abreu; the 2021 edition will award an $8,000 payday.

The All Star Circuit of Champions’ invasion of Sharon Speedway will resume on Sunday, July 11, with the annual Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops program presented by Self Made Racing, honoring military veteran and open wheel advocate, the late Justin Snyder. Derek Snyder, owner and founder of Self Made Racing, as well as the executive manager and partner of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC in Boardman, Ohio, will honor his brother with the season’s final All Star visit to Sharon Speedway, set to award a $6,000 payday.

Sharon Speedway has already hosted the All Star Circuit of Champions twice in 2021, once for the Buckeye Cup in early May and once again on June 15 for Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Justin Peck, the primary wheelman for Buch Motorsports and a three-time Series winner this season, captured the Buckeye Cup victory. The Monrovia, Indiana-native was in contention for victory during the second Series appearance amid Ohio Sprint Speedweek, but was ultimately forced to settle for third. “Double-D” Danny Dietrich, Speedweek’s Pennsylvania Posse invader who eventually finished second in the week’s final standings, was the Sharon Speedway Speedweek victor, leading every circuit for a $6,000 prize.

Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions into battle through New York and Ohio, leading the current driver and owner championship chases. The Indianapolis, Indiana-native owns five victories on the season, most recently on June 4 during action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

Cory Eliason is currently second in the All Star driver chase, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, and Bill Balog.

Weekend Outline:

Date: Friday, July 9
Track: Stateline Speedway | Busti, New York
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
More Info: www.newstatelinespeedway.com

Date: Saturday, July 10
Track: Sharon Speedway | Hartford, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
More Info: www.sharonspeedway.com

Date: Sunday, July 11
Track: Sharon Speedway | Hartford, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
More Info: www.sharonspeedway.com

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/19/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3488
2. Cory Eliason - 3232
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3232
4. Zeb Wise - 3180
5. Bill Balog - 3176
6. Cap Henry - 3170
7. Paul McMahan - 3112
8. Ian Madsen - 2926
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2842
10. Rico Abreu - 2802

 

 

Paul McMahan scores Dean Knittel Memorial title for $17,554

Tyler Courtney wins Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (June 19, 2021) - In a wild and crazy turn of events, Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan proved to be the best in an epic game of survival of the fittest on Saturday night at Portsmouth Raceway Park, capping the 39th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with the Dean Knittel Memorial title worth $17,554.

Snapping a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winless streak that dated back to June 15, 2018, McMahan’s Knittel Memorial campaign commenced from the outside of row six, slowly picking his way through the field while capitalizing on others' misfortunes. In fact, each and every competitor who led a segment of the Speedweek finale, minus McMahan, suffered a blow that forced the driver to ultimately lose command.

Suffice it to say, McMahan’s patience proved to be just as valuable as his luck, keeping himself out of harm's way while slowly progressing through the field. The now six-time All Star winner did not take control of the main event until the final circuit, as Danny Dietrich, who inherited the lead after Rico Abreu suffered from a flat right-rear tire on lap 26, ran out of fuel at the white flag.

“I think we were a third-place car. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good and we proved that tonight,” Paul McMahan said, driver of the CJB Motorsports/R.E. Pierson Construction/High Performance Lubricants/Nyce Crete and Landis/No. 5 sprint car. “It’s been a rough week but this makes the week worth it now. This is kinda unreal. I can’t thank my guys enough for all of their hard work the last seven or eight days. We finally got that win.”

Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt led the first six circuits before surrendering the lead to Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion, Zeb Wise. Wise, who started fourth, led lap seven before taking a backseat to Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney the very next circuit. Accidental contact between Reinhardt and Wise on lap 13 would send Wise hard into the turn three retaining wall; he would leave on the hook with Reinhardt forced to make repairs during the ensuing open red flag, restarting at the tail.

Meanwhile, Courtney, who led to that point, found some back luck of his own when his right-rear tire went flat directly following the open red, ultimately leaving the point to St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu. Courtney would make the tire change in the work area and restart at the tail. It should be noted that Courtney would persevere and rally to finish fourth.

As mentioned, Abreu’s command would run thin on lap 26, a right-rear tire issue being the culprit.

With that said, in his first try as a full-time All Star Circuit of Champions competitor, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney is the 2021 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, closing the eight-race turned seven-race campaign with 980 points, 32 more than second-place finisher, Danny Dietrich. Utilizing a run of five top-five finishes in seven Speedweek stops, Courtney finished no worse than 11th across the seven features, claiming a $5,000 championship payday for his efforts. Muskingum winner, Justin Peck, finished third in the Speedweek championship, followed by Cap Henry and Cory Eliason.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy a two-weekend break before returning to competition on Friday evening, July 9, at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York. The weekend will continue with back-to-back Sharon Speedway stops on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11. The Sharon doubleheader, each awarding $6,000 top prizes, will feature the Lou Blaney Memorial and Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops programs in respective fashion. The Friday night Stateline visit will also award $6,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Portsmouth Raceway Park | Saturday, June 19, 2021:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 37
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 12.783
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 12.602
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Rico Abreu
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cole Macedo
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Paul McMahan
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tim Shaffer (+13)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.602; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.781; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.837; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 12.868; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer, 12.976; 6. 22H-Jac Haudenschild, 12.981; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.090; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.140; 9. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 13.346; 10. 84-Cale Stinson, ---

Group (B)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 12.720; 2. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 12.758; 3. 5-Paul McMahan, 12.792; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston, 12.825; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.834; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.846; 7. 4-Cap Henry, 12.914; 8. 3C-Cale Conley, 12.938; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser, 13.475

Group (C)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.676; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.779; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.864; 4. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.990; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.000; 6. 11N-Harli White, 13.011; 7. 18-Cole Macedo, 13.034; 8. 54-Danny Smith, 13.473; 9. 9W-Lance Webb, 13.614

Group (D)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.694; 2. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.136; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.190; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.449; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.458; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter, 13.767; 7. 4S-Tyler Street, 13.891; 8. O8-Brandon Conkel, 14.138; 9. 4cs-Chris Smalley, 15.930

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [1]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 6. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [7]; 9. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 8. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. O7-Skylar Gee [1]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 6. 11N-Harli White [6]; 7. 18-Cole Macedo [7]; 8. 9W-Lance Webb [9]; 9. 54-Danny Smith [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel [3]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter [6]; 7. 4S-Tyler Street [7]; 8. O8-Brandon Conkel [8]; 9. 4CS-Chris Smalley [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel [4]; 5. 101-Lachlan McHugh [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 4. 11N-Harli White [4]; 5. 18-Cole Macedo [6]; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter [5]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [9]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [10]; 10. 4S-Tyler Street [8]; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser [15]; 12. O8-Brandon Conkel [12]; 13. 9W-Lance Webb [11]; 14. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [13]; 15. 54-Danny Smith [14]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 5-Paul McMahan [12]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [18]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [16]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [9]; 8. 101-Lachlan McHugh [10]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 10. 25R-Jordan Ryan [20]; 11. 22C-Cole Duncan [22]; 12. 16-DJ Foos [17]; 13. 1-Nate Dussel [8]; 14. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [15]; 15. 11N-Harli White [24]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog [21]; 17. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 18. 11-Spencer Bayston [3]; 19. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [23]; 20. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 21. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 22. 22B-Ryan Broughton [19]; 23. 54-Danny Smith [25]; 24. 3J-Trey Jacobs [13]; 25. O7-Skylar Gee [14] Lap Leaders: Kyle Reinhardt (1-6), Zeb Wise (7), Tyler Courtney (8-12), Rico Abreu (13-25), Danny Dietrich (26-29, Paul McMahan (30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)
30. SW Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (June 19, 2021): Paul McMahan

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/19/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3488
2. Cory Eliason - 3232
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3232
4. Zeb Wise - 3180
5. Bill Balog - 3176
6. Cap Henry - 3170
7. Paul McMahan - 3112
8. Ian Madsen - 2926
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2842
10. Rico Abreu - 2802

FINAL 2021 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings:
1. Tyler Courtney - 980
2. Danny Dietrich - 948
3. Justin Peck - 942
4. Cap Henry - 914
5. Cory Eliason - 910

 

 

Justin Peck outduels Spencer Bayston for Muskingum County Speedweek victory

DRESDEN, Ohio (June 17, 2021) - Round six of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires did not disappoint on Thursday evening at Muskingum County Speedway, as Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck and recent Sam McGhee Motorsports acquisition, Spencer Bayston, battled until the fat lady sang, dueling hard in the final four circuits of the 25-lap contest with Peck earning the edge. Forced to utilize a last-ditch effort slider in the final corner, Peck’s FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory bumped his season total to three; four over the course of his career. Snapping a recent dry spell, the Muskingum triumph, a $6,000 accomplishment, resulted in Peck’s first visit to victory lane since Sharon Speedway’s Buckeye Cup in early May. Peck now owns All Star victories at four different facilities.

“Hats off to Spencer. That was fun,” Justin Peck said in victory lane, driver of the Buch Motorsports/Coastal Race Parts/No. 13 sprint car. “Hats off to these guys. We’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now, but to finally figure things out is pretty awesome. It wasn’t all on their end. I needed to figure some stuff out on my end, as well. To be a winner during Speedweek is pretty special. Growing up wanting to be a sprint car driver, you dream of having the chance to race Speedweek. So to get a win is pretty cool.”

Forced to start the race, officially, in single-file formation, a decision made by the officials after four consecutive double-file cautions, including a red flag incident, halted action, Spencer Bayston earned the initial jump, getting the best of pole sitter, Cale Conley. Bayston and Conley battled hard for the first three circuits with Bayston finally earning some separation on lap four. Meanwhile, Peck, who started fourth on the grid, battled his way to second by lap six, getting by Tyler Courtney and Cale Conely in consecutive fashion to secure the position. A caution on lap nine would halt the field one last time.

Although Bayston and Peck would run one-two through lap 21, action did not hit high gear until lap 20, as Bayston found himself trapped behind a wall of lapped cars. The roaming roadblock forced Bayston to check up which allowed Peck to pull even with the Mike McGhee and Associates No. 11 the following circuit. Lap 22 is when Peck made his move, sliding by Bayston at the exit of turn four to lead the lap. Despite the rapid change, Bayston refused to give up, keeping Peck within a car length during the next two trips through traffic.

The final lap would see Bayston pull even with Peck through turns one and two, ultimately powering by the Buch Motorsports entry down the backstretch. In return, Peck dove to the bottom of turn three, slid across the nose of Bayston, then kissed the turn four cushion, all before beating the Lebanon, Indiana-native in a drag race back to the checkers.

“I felt like we had a stellar car all night long. I just felt really, really good,” Bayston said on his second night piloting for Mike McGhee. “These Sam McGhee Motorsports guys did a fantastic job all night and they made my job a lot easier.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue Friday evening, June 18, at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. The eight-race/nine-day campaign will then conclude on Saturday evening with the third running of the Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park. The largest payday on the Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule, the 2021 Knittel Memorial will award $17,554 to the main event winner.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Muskingum Co. Speedway | Thursday, June 17, 2021:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 39
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Tyler Courtney | 13.228
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 12.818
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brinton Marvel
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: DJ Foos
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Cale Conley
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cale Thomas
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Trey Jacobs
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (+15)

FloRacing A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 13-Justin Peck[4]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 4. 16-DJ Foos[5]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley[1]; 6. 4-Cap Henry[13]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[9]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[23]; 9. 22H-Jac Haudenschild[16]; 10. 25R-Jordan Ryan[15]; 11. 28-Tim Shaffer[20]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich[19]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[10]; 14. 1-Nate Dussel[17]; 15. 5-Paul McMahan[8]; 16. 21BP-Brinton Marvel[7]; 17. 18T-Tanner Holmes[24]; 18. W20-Greg Wilson[18]; 19. 10-Zeb Wise[6]; 20. 26-Cory Eliason[11]; 21. 49X-Cale Thomas[21]; 22. 70M-Henry Malcuit[12]; 23. (DNF) 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[22]; 24. (DNF) 24-Rico Abreu[14] Lap Leaders: Spencer Bayston (1-21), Justin Peck (22-25)

Classic Ink USA B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 49X-Cale Thomas[2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[10]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[7]; 4. 18T-Tanner Holmes[5]; 5. 70-Trey Jacobs[3]; 6. 23E-Jordan Harble[9]; 7. 4S-Tyler Street[8]; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde[14]; 9. 18-Cole Macedo[4]; 10. 24W-Garet Williamson[15]; 11. 15-Mitch Harble[11]; 12. 12-Kyle Capodice[19]; 13. 23-Chris Andrews[16]; 14. 22B-Ryan Broughton[12]; 15. 08-Brandon Conkel[18]; 16. 4X-Bradley Ashford[13]; 17. (DNF) 101-Lachlan McHugh[1]; 18. (DNF) 07-Skylar Gee[6]; 19. (DNF) 59-Bryan Nuckles[17]

Kears Speed Shop Dash 1 (4 Laps): 1. 3C-Cale Conley[2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 3. 16-DJ Foos[1]; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel[3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[5]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts Dash 2 (4 Laps): 1. 11-Spencer Bayston[1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[2]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise[3]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan[4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[5]

Ford Performance Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry[5]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan[3]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise[4]; 6. 18-Cole Macedo[8]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[9]; 8. 101-Lachlan McHugh[6]; 9. 49X-Cale Thomas[7]; 10. 08-Brandon Conkel[10]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason[2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 4. 22H-Jac Haudenschild[3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[5]; 6. 70-Trey Jacobs[6]; 7. 4S-Tyler Street[7]; 8. 15-Mitch Harble[9]; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde[8]; 10. 59-Bryan Nuckles[10]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 21BP-Brinton Marvel[1]; 2. 11-Spencer Bayston[4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[6]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer[5]; 6. 18T-Tanner Holmes[2]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[10]; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton[7]; 9. 23-Chris Andrews[9]; 10. 12-Kyle Capodice[8]

Mobil 1 Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 16-DJ Foos[1]; 2. 70M-Henry Malcuit[3]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan[7]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[2]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley[4]; 6. 07-Skylar Gee[6]; 7. 23E-Jordan Harble[9]; 8. 4X-Bradley Ashford[8]; 9. 24W-Garet Williamson[5]

Dixie Vodka Qualifying: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:12.818[15]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 00:12.835[6]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan, 00:12.855[3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:12.878[5]; 5. 22H-Jac Haudenschild, 00:12.925[11]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 00:12.993[17]; 7. 13-Justin Peck, 00:12.997[9]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 00:13.016[13]; 9. 11-Spencer Bayston, 00:13.081[30]; 10. 4-Cap Henry, 00:13.090[7]; 11. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 00:13.141[10]; 12. 49X-Cale Thomas, 00:13.143[4]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich, 00:13.146[20]; 14. 70-Trey Jacobs, 00:13.207[14]; 15. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:13.209[26]; 16. 18-Cole Macedo, 00:13.324[8]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.373[1]; 18. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 00:13.451[21]; 19. 4S-Tyler Street, 00:13.481[18]; 20. 3C-Cale Conley, 00:13.487[31]; 21. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 00:13.489[37]; 22. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 00:13.525[12]; 23. 1-Nate Dussel, 00:13.527[35]; 24. 16-DJ Foos, 00:13.549[33]; 25. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 00:13.552[24]; 26. 28-Tim Shaffer, 00:13.560[25]; 27. 24W-Garet Williamson, 00:13.578[32]; 28. 15-Mitch Harble, 00:13.649[16]; 29. 07-Skylar Gee, 00:13.669[38]; 30. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 00:13.770[19]; 31. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:13.860[23]; 32. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 00:13.937[28]; 33. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 00:14.109[39]; 34. 08-Brandon Conkel, 00:14.147[2]; 35. 12-Kyle Capodice, 00:14.557[29]; 36. 4X-Bradley Ashford, 00:14.568[34]; 37. 23E-Jordan Harble, 00:14.660[36]; 38. 23-Chris Andrews, 00:45.887[22]; 39. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:59.999[27]

Speedweek Outline:

Friday, June 18:
Limaland Motorsports Park
Lima, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 19:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$17,554-to-win
*Rain Date set for June 20

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich
28. SW Waynesfield Raceway Park, Ohio (June 16, 2021): Kyle Larson (3)
29. SW Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (June 17, 2021): Justin Peck (3)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/17/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3346
2. Cory Eliason - 3100
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 3086
4. Zeb Wise - 3072
5. Bill Balog - 3058
6. Cap Henry - 3032
7. Paul McMahan - 2662
8. Ian Madsen - 2926
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2732
10. Rico Abreu - 2686

2021 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of 6/17/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 838
2. Justin Peck - 806
3. Danny Dietrich - 804
4. Cory Eliason - 778
5. Cap Henry - 776

 

 

Danny Dietrich goes wire-to-wire at Sharon Speedway for Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory

HARTFORD, Ohio (June 15, 2021) - Representing his Pennsylvania Posse fanbase proudly, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich is now a Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires main event winner, scoring his first-ever Speedweek victory in convincing fashion during competition at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 15. Although a first-ever FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-native is now the owner of 14 total Series victories over the course of his career; a first-ever in Hartford and a first-ever in Ohio.

Dietrich earned a $6,000 payday for his wire-to-wire performance, as well as full control of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship point standings, holding a 12-point cushion over “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney.

“This goes out to my buddy Derek (Snyder) of Sweeney and Pace Performance; this win is for him,” Danny Dietrich said, driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing,Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Pace Performance, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Bowhunters Superstore, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Self Made, No. 48 sprint car. “That was fun. We had one slip away from us at Fremont on Saturday, so we wanted to get this one pretty bad, especially at Derek’s home track. He does so much for this team and we wouldn’t be able to do any of this without him. We still have a lot of racing left this week. We’ll try to get a few more of these and hopefully a Speedweek title.”

As mentioned, Danny Dietrich led all 35 circuits on Tuesday night at Sharon Speedway, earning the initial jump from the outside-pole position over fellow front row starter, George Hobaugh. Utilizing the very bottom of the Speedway, Dietrich’s campaign at the front of the field was relatively undisturbed, as only two cautions disrupted action; one on lap 25 and a second on lap 31. Despite the stoppages, Dietrich was unchallenged, driving on to maintain his advantage and ultimately score the $6,000 victory over Tyler Courtney and Justin Peck.

Lapped traffic did force Dietrich to check-up on certain occasions, which made its first appearance on lap 11, and then again briefly on lap 31 before a caution. With all cars, including the lappers, utilizing the very bottom of the speedway, slipping by traffic required patience. Despite the single groove, Dietrich persevered, never allowing Courtney to show his nose, even during a few instances where the top-two were battling nose-to-tail.

“I knew I needed to get the initial jump. That was on my mind from the start. I didn’t want to let that one slip by,” Danny Dietrich continued. “Once we got to the front, I just needed to stay patient and focus on maintaining the line through each corner. With a single groove like that, I knew it was going to be tough for anyone to drive around me, but you didn’t want to slip up in the corner and let someone show their nose. You give any room, they’ll get through. I just can’t thank my team enough for their hard work and determination. It’s been a pretty solid week so far. That’s all we can ask for.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek will continue on Wednesday evening, June 16, at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio.

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Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway | Tuesday, June 15, 2021:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 53
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cole Macedo | 16.250
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Hunter Schuerenberg | 15.771
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Bill Balog
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Justin Peck
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: George Hobaugh
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: George Hobaugh
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Paul McMahan
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Paul McMahan (+12)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.771; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.827; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.533; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 16.559; 5. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 16.595; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 16.775; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson, 16.792; 8. 16-DJ Foos, 16.822; 9. O8-Dan Kuriger, 17.621; 10. O8c-Brandon Conkel, 18.359; 11. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 18.698

Group (B)
1. 5x-Buddy Kofoid, 15.942; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.173; 3. 18-Cole Macedo, 16.486; 4. 22H-Jac Haudenschild, 16.596; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan, 16.704; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas, 16.798; 7. O7-Skylar Gee, 17.649; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee, 17.744; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 18.776; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 19.183; 11. 23-Chris Andrews, NT

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.095; 2. 11-Ian Madsen, 16.132; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.280; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 17.387; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.485; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 17.618; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser, 17.723; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 17.971; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 17.991; 10. 11J-David Kalb Jr., 18.011; 11. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 18.065

Group (D)
1. 2F-AJ Flick, 17.271; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 17.426; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 17.501; 4. 33-Brent Matus, 17.529; 5. 23P-Darren Pifer, 18.065; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich, 18.102; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 18.324; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 18.465; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 18.537; 10. 1-Nate Dussel, NT

Group (E)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 16.230; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.301; 3. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.295; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 17.457; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 17.469; 6. 24W-Garet Williamson, 17.681; 7. 5-Paul McMahan, 17.754; 8. 10-Zeb Wise, 17.775; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 18.437; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 18.739

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 6. 18T-Tanner Holmes [5]; 7. 16-DJ Foos [8]; 8. O8C-Brandon Conkel [10]; 9. 2-Ricky Peterson [7]; 10. O8-Dan Kuriger [9]; 11. 2L-Landon Lalonde [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 2. 5X-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 3. 18-Cole Macedo [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 49X-Cale Thomas [6]; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]; 7. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee [8]; 9. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 3. 101-Lachlan McHugh [6]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 6. 11B-Carl Bowser [7]; 7. 25R-Jordan Ryan [11]; 8. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [10]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 10. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 23P-Darren Pifer [5]; 3. 2F-AJ Flick [4]; 4. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [1]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [10]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [7]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit [9]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 9. 24W-Garet Williamson [6]; 10. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 18-Cole Macedo [3]; 6. 2F-AJ Flick [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 6. 5X-Buddy Kofoid [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 6-Bob Felmlee [2]; 3. 11J-David Kalb Jr. [3]; 4. O8C-Brandon Conkel [4]; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde [16]; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [13]; 10. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 11. 18J-RJ Jacobs [14]; 12. 24W-Garet Williamson [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 5. 5-Paul McMahan [9]; 6. 11B-Carl Bowser [8]; 7. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [11]; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee [17]; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 10. 16-DJ Foos [12]; 11. 21N-Frankie Nervo [10]; 12. 49X-Cale Thomas [4]; 13. 24-Rico Abreu [16]; 14. 25R-Jordan Ryan [14]; 15. 18T-Tanner Holmes [2]; 16. 33-Brent Matus [13]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [8]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [18]; 8. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 9. 2F-AJ Flick [11]; 10. 101-Lachlan McHugh [16]; 11. 5X-Buddy Kofoid [12]; 12. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 13. 5-Paul McMahan [25]; 14. 28-Tim Shaffer [19]; 15. 3C-Cale Conley [17]; 16. 42-Sye Lynch [14]; 17. 26-Cory Eliason [21]; 18. 10-Zeb Wise [22]; 19. 18-Cole Macedo [9]; 20. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 21. 5K-Adam Kekich [20]; 22. 23P-Darren Pifer [15]; 23. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs [24]; 25. W20-Greg Wilson [23] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-35)

Speedweek Outline:

Wednesday, June 16:
Waynesfield Raceway Park
Waynesfield, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Thursday, June 17:
Muskingum County Speedway
Dresden, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Friday, June 18:
Limaland Motorsports Park
Lima, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 19:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$17,554-to-win
*Rain Date set for June 20

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)
27. SW Sharon Speedway, Ohio (June 15, 2021): Danny Dietrich

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/15/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 3058
2. Ian Madsen - 2926
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2880
4. Cory Eliason - 2852
5. Zeb Wise - 2820
6. Bill Balog - 2808
7. Cap Henry - 2764
8. Paul McMahan - 2710
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2496
10. Rico Abreu - 2438

2021 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of 6/15/21):
1. Danny Dietrich - 562
2. Tyler Courtney - 550
3. Cory Eliason - 530
4. Justin Peck - 520
5. Zeb Wise - 518

 

 

Kyle Larson rallies from tenth to score Duffy Smith Memorial Speedweek win at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 14, 2021) - A mere-24 hours after earning the 2021 NASCAR All-Star Race victory at Texas Motor Speedway, “Yung Money” Kyle Larson was back behind the wheel of a sprint car, joining the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for round three of the 39th running of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The quick trip to “Orrville’s Historic Oval” proved victorious for the Elk Grove, California-native, capping the evening with an impressive rally from row five, working by second-year All Star and recent high school graduate, Zeb Wise, on lap 30 of 35 for the $6,000 payday.

Impressive enough, Larson’s Duffy Smith Memorial/Wayne County Speedway victory bumps his career win total to 25 with the Tony Stewart-owned organization, four of which in Orrville. Zeb Wise raced on to finish second to Larson, followed by Paul McMahan, Buddy Kofoid, and Cale Thomas.

“I always have fun at Wayne County. I love this place,” Kyle Larson said in victory lane, driver of Paul Silva’s Folkens Brothers Trucking/Durst/Finley Farms/MAVTV/No. 57 sprint car. “Just an awesome race car tonight. It was a night and day difference between the heat, dash, and feature. Paul Silva works really hard and he figured things out.”

Despite starting tenth on the grid, Larson made his presence known immediately, ultimately using the first five laps to push ahead to fifth before setting aim on the foursome ahead of him which included Jac Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid, Zeb Wise, and early leader, Paul McMahan.

A series of cautions and red flag incidents between laps 14 and 23 kept the field bunched giving Larson the opportunity to advance further and at a quicker pace. Using each of the ensuing restarts to his advantage, Larson moved around Haudenschild to steal fourth on lap 18, next driving by Buddy Kofoid for third on lap 20. Three circuits later, Larson was second, sliding by Nashville’s Paul McMahan after a lap 23 caution and open red. Meanwhile, Zeb Wise was now in charge of the point, gaining the top spot over Paul McMahan with a slider of his own back on lap 16.

Jumping out to a quick lead after the aforementioned lap 23 restart, Wise did all that he could to outrun Larson’s No. 57, but the Angola, Indiana-native was eventually tracked down. Lap after lap Larson made progress, setting up his bid for the lead during early stages of traffic on lap 30. Pulling even with Wise in turn three, Larson would power through the corner and beat Wise in a drag race back to the start/finish line. Larson was now the man in charge and that is where he stayed.

“This is probably the best I’ve seen this place,” Larson continued. “I was really able to rip the fence in three and four, and I think that’s where I was stronger than Zeb. I was able to show him my nose a little bit in one and two to get him thinking which made him change his line in three and four. He just kinda spun off of the corner and I was able to get a good run.

“I think my pass on Jac Haudenschild really set the tone for the rest of my race. He’s so good here and he’s able to make a lot of momentum in any lane.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will resume competition on Tuesday evening, June 15, at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. Cory Eliason, a third-year touring member of the All Star Circuit of Champions, now sits on top of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, using his Wayne County finish to propel past Danny Dietrich by two markers.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway | Monday, June 14, 2021:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 49
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Jac Haudenschild | 14.880
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Tyler Courtney | 14.460
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cory Eliason
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Paul McMahan
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: DJ Foos
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney (+14)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 16-DJ Foos, 14.759; 2. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 14.806; 3. 70-Trey Jacobs, 14.832; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.861; 5. 23-Chris Andrews, 15.014; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.057; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 15.130; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 15.229; 9. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman, 15.266; 10. 6Z-Zach Ames, 15.699

Group (B)
1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.612; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 14.676; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.820; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 14.899; 5. 11-Ian Madsen, 14.919; 6. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 15.055; 7. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 15.197; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker, 15.238; 9. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 15.361; 10. D12-Jason Dolick, 16.029

Group (C)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.533; 2. 5-Paul McMahan, 14.753; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.753; 4. 22H-Jac Haudenschild, 14.763; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 15.003; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 15.033; 7. 3C-Cale Conley, 15.039; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.141; 9. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 15.306; 10. 19-Max Stambaugh, 15.685

Group (D)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 14.754; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.900; 3. 1F-Dean Jacobs, 14.918; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 15.000; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.030; 6. 38K-Chris Myers, 15.136; 7. 83M-Broc Martin, 15.153; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson, 15.300; 9. 1-Nate Dussel, 15.320; 10. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.413

Group (E)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.460; 2. 49X-Cale Thomas, 14.772; 3. 5x-Buddy Kofoid, 14.879; 4. 18-Cole Macedo, 14.898; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.098; 6. 4S-Tyler Street, 15.131; 7. 24W-Garet Williamson, 15.356; 8. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 15.728; 9. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 16.429

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 3. 23-Chris Andrews [5]; 4. 25R-Jordan Ryan [3]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 6. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]; 7. 16-DJ Foos [4]; 8. 6Z-Zach Ames [10]; 9. 70-Trey Jacobs [2]; 10. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 6. 16M-Danny Mumaw [9]; 7. 18T-Tanner Holmes [6]; 8. D12-Jason Dolick [10]; 9. 101-Lachlan McHugh [7]; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 3C-Cale Conley [7]; 9. 70M-Henry Malcuit [9]; 10. 19-Max Stambaugh [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 1F-Dean Jacobs [2]; 6. 38K-Chris Myers [6]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 9. 1-Nate Dussel [9]; 10. 83M-Broc Martin [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5X-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 18-Cole Macedo [1]; 3. 49X-Cale Thomas [3]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 6. 4S-Tyler Street [6]; 7. 24W-Garet Williamson [7]; 8. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [8]; 9. 20-Daniel Burkhart [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 2. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 3. 25R-Jordan Ryan [1]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 5. 49X-Cale Thomas [5]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 5X-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 3. 101-Lachlan McHugh [7]; 4. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [4]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [9]; 6. 20-Daniel Burkhart [10]; 7. 6Z-Zach Ames [3]; 8. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [13]; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker [12]; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit [8]; 11. 19-Max Stambaugh [14]; 12. D12-Jason Dolick [5]; 13. 70-Trey Jacobs [6]; 14. 83M-Broc Martin [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 4. 1F-Dean Jacobs [3]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [11]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [13]; 8. 18T-Tanner Holmes [12]; 9. 2-Ricky Peterson [14]; 10. 3C-Cale Conley [16]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [17]; 12. 16M-Danny Mumaw [10]; 13. 4S-Tyler Street [8]; 14. 24W-Garet Williamson [15]; 15. 38K-Chris Myers [9]; 16. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 17. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [10]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 5X-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 5. 49X-Cale Thomas [9]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [21]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 10. 25R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [19]; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog [14]; 14. 28-Tim Shaffer [12]; 15. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [15]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [23]; 17. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [16]; 18. 11-Ian Madsen [18]; 19. 81-Lee Jacobs [20]; 20. 18-Cole Macedo [13]; 21. 1F-Dean Jacobs [24]; 22. 13-Justin Peck [22]; 23. 23-Chris Andrews [17]; 24. 22H-Jac Haudenschild [3] Lap Leaders: Paul McMahan (1-15), Zeb Wise (16-29), Kyle Larson (30-35)

Speedweek Outline:

Tuesday, June 15:
Sharon Speedway
Hartford, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Wednesday, June 16:
Waynesfield Raceway Park
Waynesfield, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Thursday, June 17:
Muskingum County Speedway
Dresden, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Friday, June 18:
Limaland Motorsports Park
Lima, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 19:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$17,554-to-win
*Rain Date set for June 20

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan
26. SW Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (June 14, 2021): Kyle Larson (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/14/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2912
2. Ian Madsen - 2792
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2742
4. Cory Eliason - 2736
5. Zeb Wise - 2706
6. Bill Balog - 2682
7. Cap Henry - 2660
8. Paul McMahan - 2586
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2386
10. Rico Abreu - 2348

2021 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of 6/14/21):
1. Cory Eliason - 414
2. Danny Dietrich - 412
3. Cap Henry - 404
3. Tyler Courtney - 404
3. Zeb Wise - 404

 

 

Cole Duncan gets by Danny Dietrich in final corner for Fremont Speedweek victory

FREMONT, Ohio (June 12, 2021) - Leading the only lap that matters, Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan put FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 fans on their feet Saturday night at Fremont Speedway, capping round two of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with a last lap pass, a last corner pass, over race-long leader and Pennsylvania Posse invader, Danny Dietrich. The last-ditch effort not only secured a $6,000 payday for Duncan, pilot of the Helms Construction/Ohio Heating/No. 22C sprint car, but also a fifth-career victory against the Tony Stewart-owned organization, his first at “The Track That Action Built” and his first Series win since 2018.

Impressive enough, Duncan’s Fremont performance also solidified Hercules Tires Hard Charger honors, as his victory march commenced from eighth on the grid.

“That was one hell of a race,” an elated Duncan said in victory lane, who officially passed his father, Rodney, on the all-time All Star wins list; Rodney owns four. “I look up to my dad a lot and to pass him in the win column, in this fashion, is pretty cool. These All Star wins are tough to come by. This is a really tough field of cars and I’m not sure it’s been this tough since my dad raced with the Series in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. As soon as I got the wing back, I knew we were going to be good tonight. I just want to thank all of the fans for coming out. This is one heck of a crowd.”

Despite starting eighth on the 40-lap grid, Duncan proved his winning potential right from the drop of the initial green, powering his way to fifth by lap six before utilizing a pair of back-to-back lap nine cautions to climb his way to third. Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck raced just ahead of Duncan in second with Danny Dietrich holding down the fort at the front of the field.

The main event’s final caution appeared on lap 13 setting up what would ultimately turn into a long-winded, 27-lap battle for the top three positions. For Duncan, it was all about patience, as well as perseverance, working every inch of Fremont Speedway’s wide and slick surface to keep pace with Dietrich and Peck, even as the front runners weaved through traffic which appeared for the first time on lap 20.

Lap after lap, Duncan hounded Peck for second, soon relying on a slingshot move to get by the Buch Motorsports entry, doing so through turns three and four while leaning on a thin and quickly fading cushion. Duncan’s lap 31 move on Peck would come into play one more time before the conclusion of the 40-lapper, but not until the last 50 yards. All over Dietrich at the white flag, Duncan set up his winning move at the exit of turn two, powering down the backstretch before returning to the turn three cushion. Dietrich did his best to block at the exit of turn four, but Duncan found his way through, narrowly escaping contact with the Gettsyburg-native and the turn four wall.

“I’ve never had that much patience in my life,” an exhausted Duncan continued. “I knew I had a run off of two on Danny, and I knew Peck was making the bottom work in three but I was better on the top. I figured if I showed Danny my nose, he was going to block that line, so I said ‘screw it’ and hung it out on top. He raced me clean though coming off of the corner. I don’t think you could have put a piece of paper between our wheels and my wheels and the wall.”

“He was coming,” Danny Dietrich said, driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing No. 48. “I tried to lean on him a little bit to hopefully get him to check up so I could beat him back to the line. Cole is always good here. It’s just a tough one to swallow after leading that many laps. Thank all of you fans for coming out. We love coming to Ohio. Ohio puts on the best racing, in my opinion.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue on Monday, June 14, at the home of “Orrville’s Historic Oval” - Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Like the opening rounds, the Wayne County stop will award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway |Saturday, June 12, 2021:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 44
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cap Henry | 13.094
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich | 13.121
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Lachlan McHugh
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Travis Philo
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Cap Henry
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Zeb Wise
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Greg Wilson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: T.J. Michael
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cole Duncan
Hercules Tires A-Main Hard Charger: Cole Duncan (+7)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.121; 2. 16-DJ Foos, 13.131; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.200; 4. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 13.349; 5. 27S-John Ivy, 13.407; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.427; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.452; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.526; 9. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.546

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.357; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.391; 3. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.468; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 13.520; 5. 23-Chris Andrews, 13.633; 6. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.703; 7. 14-Chad Kemenah, 13.849; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.009; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.024

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.410; 2. 11N-Harli White, 13.694; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.823; 4. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 13.937; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.055; 6. 55v-CJ Leary, 14.095; 7. 7-Zane DeVault, 14.121; 8. 2+-Brian Smith, 14.326; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, ---

Group (D)
1. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.744; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.856; 3. 49X-Cale Thomas, 13.877; 4. 24W-Garet Williamson, 13.880; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.135; 6. 12-Kyle Capodice, 14.309; 7. 11-Ian Madsen, 14.390; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson, 14.566; 9. 22-Ryan Broughton, ---

Group (E)
1. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.878; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 13.938; 3. 19-Brandon Spithaler, 14.067; 4. O7-Skylar Gee, 14.125; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer, 14.225; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.373; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.416; 8. 18-Cole Macedo, 14.450

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 101-Lachlan McHugh [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 8. 27S-John Ivy [5]; 9. 25R-Jordan Ryan [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 6. 14-Chad Kemenah [7]; 7. 23-Chris Andrews [5]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. 18T-Tanner Holmes [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 55V-CJ Leary [6]; 5. 11N-Harli White [3]; 6. 7-Zane DeVault [7]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]; 9. 2+-Brian Smith [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. 49X-Cale Thomas [2]; 5. 11-Ian Madsen [7]; 6. 24W-Garet Williamson [1]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson [8]; 8. 12-Kyle Capodice [6]; 9. 22-Ryan Broughton [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 3. O7-Skylar Gee [1]; 4. 19-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 7. 18-Cole Macedo [8]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 6. 101-Lachlan McHugh [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 6. 19-Brandon Spithaler [6]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 2. 22M-Dan McCarron [1]; 3. 21N-Frankie Nervo [2]; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [6]; 5. 12-Kyle Capodice [3]; 6. 2+-Brian Smith [7]; 7. 22-Ryan Broughton [8]; 8. 25R-Jordan Ryan [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 2. 27S-John Ivy [1]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed [4]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 11-Ian Madsen [6]; 7. 11N-Harli White [3]; 8. 18-Cole Macedo [15]; 9. 14-Chad Kemenah [8]; 10. 23-Chris Andrews [13]; 11. 3C-Cale Conley [14]; 12. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog [17]; 14. 3J-Trey Jacobs [11]; 15. 24W-Garet Williamson [9]; 16. 7-Zane DeVault [10]; 17. 2-Ricky Peterson [16]; 18. 22M-Dan McCarron [18]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [8]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 9. 101-Lachlan McHugh [11]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [18]; 12. 28-Tim Shaffer [15]; 13. 5-Paul McMahan [13]; 14. 55V-CJ Leary [20]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [17]; 16. 49X-Cale Thomas [19]; 17. 1-Nate Dussel [24]; 18. 16-DJ Foos [10]; 19. 11-Ian Madsen [25]; 20. W20-Greg Wilson [21]; 21. O7-Skylar Gee [16]; 22. 5R-Byron Reed [23]; 23. 27S-John Ivy [22]; 24. 18T-Tanner Holmes [14]; 25. 19-Brandon Spithaler [12]; 26. 17B-Bill Balog [26] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-39), Cole Duncan (40)

Speedweek Outline:

Sunday, June 13:
Off Day | Rain Date

Monday, June 14:
Wayne County Speedway
Orrville, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Tuesday, June 15:
Sharon Speedway
Hartford, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Wednesday, June 16:
Waynesfield Raceway Park
Waynesfield, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Thursday, June 17:
Muskingum County Speedway
Dresden, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Friday, June 18:
Limaland Motorsports Park
Lima, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 19:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$17,554-to-win
*Rain Date set for June 20

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen
25. SW Fremont Speedway, Ohio (June 12, 2021): Cole Duncan

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/12/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2776
2. Ian Madsen - 2678
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2626
4. Cory Eliason - 2602
5. Zeb Wise - 2560
6. Bill Balog - 2558
7. Cap Henry - 2528
8. Paul McMahan - 2442
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2260
10. Rico Abreu - 2210

2021 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of 6/12/21):
1. Danny Dietrich - 284
2. Cory Eliason - 280
3. Cap Henry - 272
4. Justin Peck - 270
5. Tyler Courtney - 268

 

 

Ian Madsen kicks-off Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with victory at Attica Raceway Park​

ATTICA, Ohio (June 11, 2021) - To say Ian Madsen and Sam McGhee Motorsports have been close to victory is a slight understatement. After five runner-up finishes during FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition thus far in 2021, Ian Madsen is finally a winner, breaking through during night one of the 39th running of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. With his victory, Madsen is also the official Speedweek points leader, one step closer to the $5,000 championship check that will be awarded at the conclusion of the eight-race/nine-day campaign on Saturday, June 19.

In addition, the $6,000 Attica triumph was Madsen’s first trip to All Star victory lane since Four Crown Nationals competition at Eldora Speedway in 2016. Madsen now owns a grand total of four All Star victories.

“This is kinda unreal. I’m a little speechless right now,” Ian Madsen said in Attica Raceway Park victory lane. “It’s been so long since I won a race and it’s an incredible feeling to finally do it again. I can’t thank Sam McGhee Motorsports enough for giving me the opportunity this year. These guys took a chance on me to come out here and win races this year. We’ve been painfully close so many times. It feels awesome to get the first one.”

After a hard-fought battle for second with the Coldren Motorsports entry piloted by Skylar Gee, taking the position officially on lap eight, Ian Madsen set his aim on race leader and outside-pole sitter, Justin Peck. Peck, who opened up to a stout advantage, found himself dancing with lapped cars by lap 10, which allowed Madsen to close the gap.

By lap 12, Madsen had all but caught the Buch Motorsports No. 13, eventually sneaking by his fellow All Star championship contender on the bottom of turn four the following circuit. Refusing to give up, Peck tried his best to get back by the Mike McGhee & Associates No. 11, working up a wicked slider through turns three and four on lap 15. Incidental contact between the two would ultimately lead to Peck spinning to a stop at the top of turn four; Madsen would survive and maintain the point position.

The remainder of Madsen’s effort would see little in the form of challenges. A series of cautions would keep the St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia-native out of thick traffic and out of harm's way. Cory Eliason would battle ahead from fifth to finish second, followed by Skylar Gee, Cole Macedo, and Tyler Courtney, who rallied from 15th to claim his top-five outcome.

“You really can’t pace yourself when you have guys like Cory (Eliason) behind you,” Ian Madsen continued. “I ended up moving down the track, which made me a little nervous, but it all worked out.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue on Saturday, June 12, at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. If necessary, Sunday, June 13, slated to be an off day, will be used as Fremont’s rain date.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park | Friday, June 11, 2021:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 46
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 13.158
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Chris Andrews | 12.801
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Chris Andrews
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cole Macedo
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Skylar Gee
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: John Ivy
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Ian Madsen
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Paul McMahan (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)

1. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.054; 2. 11-Ian Madsen, 13.086; 3. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.173; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.198; 5. 16-DJ Foos, 13.207; 6. 24W-Garet Williamson, 13.511; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.528; 8. 27S-John Ivy, 13.642; 9. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.774; 10. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman, 14.092

Group (B)

1. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.944; 2. 101-Lachlan McHugh, 13.034; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 13.135; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.176; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.259; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.371; 7. 4S-Tyler Street, 13.374; 8. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.414; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 13.436

Group (C)

1. 23-Chris Andrews, 12.801; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.918; 3. 55v-CJ Leary, 13.137; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.382; 5. 1F-Dean Jacobs, 13.442; 6. 18T-Tanner Holmes, 13.482; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.494; 8. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.506; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 14.006

Group (D)

1. 13-Justin Peck, 13.037; 2. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.070; 3. 18-Cole Macedo, 13.130; 4. O7-Skylar Gee, 13.152; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.202; 6. 49X-Cale Thomas, 13.278; 7. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.554; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.581; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.824

Group (E)

1. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.155; 2. 19-Paige Polyak, 13.179; 3. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.309; 4. 70-Trey Jacobs, 13.396; 5. 25R-Jordan Ryan, 13.455; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.484; 7. 14-Chad Kemenah, 13.742; 8. O9-Craig Mintz, ---; 9. 5T-Travis Philo, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 5. 27S-John Ivy [8]; 6. 24W-Garet Williamson [6]; 7. 12-Kyle Capodice [9]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [7]; 9. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [10]; 10. 16-DJ Foos [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 6. 33W-Caleb Griffith [9]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 8. 4S-Tyler Street [7]; 9. 10-Zeb Wise [4]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

1. 23-Chris Andrews [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 5. 55V-CJ Leary [2]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [8]; 7. 1F-Dean Jacobs [5]; 8. 18T-Tanner Holmes [6]; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

1. 18-Cole Macedo [2]; 2. O7-Skylar Gee [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 49X-Cale Thomas [6]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [3]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [7]; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker [8]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

1. 70-Trey Jacobs [1]; 2. 25R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 4. 19-Paige Polyak [3]; 5. 14-Chad Kemenah [7]; 6. 70M-Henry Malcuit [2]; 7. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)

1. O7-Skylar Gee [2]; 2. 101-Lachlan McHugh [6]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo [3]; 5. 19-Paige Polyak [5]; 6. 70-Trey Jacobs [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)

1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 23-Chris Andrews [5]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer

1. 18T-Tanner Holmes [2]; 2. 4S-Tyler Street [1]; 3. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [3]; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 5. 2L-Landon Lalonde [7]; 6. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [8]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer

1. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [2]; 3. 49X-Cale Thomas [5]; 4. 55V-CJ Leary [3]; 5. 27S-John Ivy [6]; 6. 14-Chad Kemenah [7]; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer [10]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [15]; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith [9]; 10. 5-Paul McMahan [12]; 11. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 12. 3C-Cale Conley [13]; 13. 1F-Dean Jacobs [14]; 14. 12-Kyle Capodice [16]; 15. 24W-Garet Williamson [11]; 16. 4S-Tyler Street [18]; 17. 18T-Tanner Holmes [17]; 18. 70M-Henry Malcuit [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)

1. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 3. O7-Skylar Gee [1]; 4. 18-Cole Macedo [7]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [15]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [12]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [17]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [10]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 10. 5-Paul McMahan [25]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [16]; 12. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 13. 35-Stuart Brubaker [19]; 14. 19-Paige Polyak [9]; 15. 10-Zeb Wise [21]; 16. 25R-Jordan Ryan [14]; 17. 49X-Cale Thomas [23]; 18. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18]; 19. 101-Lachlan McHugh [3]; 20. 55V-CJ Leary [24]; 21. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 22. 23-Chris Andrews [8]; 23. 1-Nate Dussel [13]; 24. 5R-Byron Reed [22]; 25. 70-Trey Jacobs [11] Lap Leaders: Justin Peck (1-12), Ian Madsen (13-40)

Speedweek Outline:

Saturday, June 12:
Fremont Speedway
Fremont, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Sunday, June 13:
Off Day | Rain Date

Monday, June 14:
Wayne County Speedway
Orrville, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Tuesday, June 15:
Sharon Speedway
Hartford, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Wednesday, June 16:
Waynesfield Raceway Park
Waynesfield, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Thursday, June 17:
Muskingum County Speedway
Dresden, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Friday, June 18:
Limaland Motorsports Park
Lima, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 19:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$17,554-to-win
*Rain Date set for June 20

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)
24. SW Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (June 11, 2021): Ian Madsen

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/11/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2648
2. Ian Madsen - 2566
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2506
4. Cory Eliason - 2468
5. Bill Balog - 2456
6. Zeb Wise - 2422
7. Cap Henry - 2388
8. Paul McMahan - 2318
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2170
10. Rico Abreu - 2080

2021 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings (as of 6/11/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 150
2. Cory Eliason - 146
3. Skylar Gee - 144
4. Cole Macedo - 142
5. Tyler Courtney - 140

 

 

39th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires commences Friday at Attica

$12,000 points fund to be awarded to top-five in Speedweek standings

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 9, 2021) - Perhaps the most grueling nine days in all of motorsports, as well as the pinnacle of the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season, the 39th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires is set to blast off on Friday evening, June 11, activating an eight-race/nine-day brawl across the Buckeye State.

Set to face-off against a stout contingent of local and regional competition, the traveling All Stars will compete at eight different ovals during their 2021 Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign, battling for a total winner’s share equaling $59,554. In addition, a $12,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek points fund will be spread among the top-five in the final Speedweek standings; $5,000 awarded to the champion and $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000 awarded to second through fifth, respectively.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek will kick-off, officially, with a visit to Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 11, followed by a stop just 45 minutes northwest at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, June 12. The only off day on the schedule, Sunday, June 13, will also be utilized as a rain date for the Attica and Fremont events. Speedweek competition will resume on Monday, June 14, with a visit to “Orrville's Historic Oval” at Wayne County Speedway, flanked by a stop further east at Sharon Speedway in Hartford on Tuesday, June 15.

Back-to-back visits to Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield and Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden will take up the mid-week segment of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek agenda on Wednesday and Thursday, June 16-17, followed by an appearance at the bullring at Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 18. The first seven stops on the schedule will award $6,000 top prizes.

Concluding the 39th running of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, the annual Dean Knittel Memorial, once again contested at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, will cap the eight-race march with a $17,554-to-win blockbuster on Saturday, June 19; a $2,000 bump from the year prior. Boasting a total purse exceeding $60,000, the Dean Knittel Memorial will guarantee a minimum of $954 to each A-Main starter. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is the defending Knittel winner; one of 14 All Star victories for “Yung Money” in 2020.

Three-time All Star champion and Clute, Texas-native, Aaron Reutzel is the defending Ohio Sprint Speedweek titleholder, scoring a Fremont Speedway win along the way before capping his championship run by 82 markers over Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley. Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan was third in the 2020 Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, followed by Cory Eliason and Zeb Wise.

Kyle Larson, the aforementioned defending champion of the Dean Knittel Memorial/Speedweek finale, scored two Speedweek victories in 2020, the first occurring just two nights prior of the Knittel at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex.

Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, who has since returned to the road as a full-time All Star competitor, also scored a pair of Speedweek victories last season; first during opening night at Attica Raceway Park and the second just three starts later at Wayne County Speedway.

A pair of Californians in Buddy Kofoid and Rico Abreu each scored one Speedweek win in 2020, doing so at Fremont Speedway and Muskingum County Speedway, respectively.

National Sprint Car Hall of Famer and Hartford, Ohio-native, Dale Blaney is the all-time leading champion of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, scoring a total of six titles between 1995 and 2019, three of which accomplished in four years. Other multi-time Ohio Sprint Speedweek champions include Frankie Kerr (4), Tim Shaffer (3), Stevie Smith (2), Sammy Swindell (2), Joey Saldana (2), and Chad Kemenah (2).

The only active All Star who has earned a Speedweek championship is Paul McMahan. The pilot of the CJB Motorsports entry, who is currently eighth in the All Star driver standings despite a late start in establishing “full-time” status for CJB, earned his Speedweek title in 2018, opening the week with a victory at Attica Raceway Park.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will lead the traveling All Stars into Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition as the leading Series championship contender, scoring five victories to date with his most recent at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday, June 4. Ian Madsen, who is on a stretch of three consecutive runner-up finishes, is second in the title chase, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Bill Balog, and Cory Eliason.

Courtney may be the championship leader, but the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog is the hottest competitor on tour currently, scoring the last two All Star victories, the first two of his career, while jumping ahead to fourth in the driver standings. Balog earned his All Star triumphs at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

Friday, June 11:
Attica Raceway Park
Attica, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 12:
Fremont Speedway
Fremont, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Sunday, June 13:
Off Day | Rain Date

Monday, June 14:
Wayne County Speedway
Orrville, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Tuesday, June 15:
Sharon Speedway
Hartford, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Wednesday, June 16:
Waynesfield Raceway Park
Waynesfield, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Thursday, June 17:
Muskingum County Speedway
Dresden, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m. | Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Friday, June 18:
Limaland Motorsports Park
Lima, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$6,000-to-win

Saturday, June 19:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, Ohio
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 p.m. | Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
$17,554-to-win
*Rain Date set for June 20

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/6/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2508
2. Ian Madsen - 2416
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2370
4. Bill Balog - 2328
5. Cory Eliason - 2322
6. Zeb Wise - 2302
7. Cap Henry - 2256
8. Paul McMahan - 2188
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2080
10. Rico Abreu - 1990

 

 

Bill Balog goes back-to-back in Wisconsin with All Star victory at Angell Park Speedway

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (June 6, 2021) - It took Bill Balog 38 tries to score a first-ever victory with the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, but less than 24 hours later, the “Northpole Nightmare” is a winner again, this time at the Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 6. Earning a $6,000 top prize for his efforts, the All Stars versus IRA challenge victory not only doubled Balog’s All Star career win total to two, but it also bumped his all-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series win total to 130; he is a ten-time Series champion and the all-time leading winner.

“It was great to get it done last night, but I can’t believe we did it again,” Bill Balog said in Angell Park Speedway victory lane, driver of the B Squared Motorsports/Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup/CK Contractors LLC/Buesser Concrete/Wisecup Siding, Howard Law/Wayne Corini CPA/No. 17B sprint car. “This team has a lot of confidence right now. We’ve always had confidence, even during some of the ‘DNFs’ we had earlier in the year. We’re working hard and the speed is there. My mom, my sister, my brother-in-law, my nephews; they are all here in the stands down from Alaska, so it’s great to have them here celebrating with us.”

Utilizing the pole position by way of dash victory, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu earned the initial lead and maintained the point position for the first nine circuits, becoming acquainted with slower traffic along the way. Refusing to allow Abreu to disappear, Balog, who joined Abreu on the front row, kept the Rowdy Energy No. 24 in sight, creeping to his back bumper by lap nine before making his first official bid for the lead the following circuit.

After his failed attempt to get by Abreu on lap 10, losing in a drag race out of turn four, Balog redeemed himself and did one move better the following lap, eventually catapulting around Abreu at the exit of turn four before completing lap 11. Balog’s slingshot move was initiated when Abreu attempted to get through the corner on the bottom, ultimately missing the moisture and allowing Balog to drive by.

From that point forward, it was all Balog at the front of the field, withstanding one final slide job attempt by Abreu after a restart on lap 19. Abreu’s move did not stick and Balog drove on to score the $6,000 payday.

“Our car is really good when it’s slick to a curb like this,” Balog continued. “A lot of the tracks next week get like that, so I think we’ll be in pretty good shape for Ohio Sprint Speedweek. I just gotta keep this thing in one piece because it’s really good right now.”

Ian Madsen, who worked beyond Abreu with two to go to secure a third consecutive runner-up finish, crossed the line behind Balog, followed by Abreu, a hard-charging Cap Henry, and Cory Eliason.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2021 campaign with Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires on Friday through Saturday, June 11-19. Action will kick-off, officially, on Friday evening, June 11, at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Angell Park Speedway - Sunday, June 6, 2021
Event: All Stars vs. IRA
Entries: 26
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Parker Price-Miller | 11.998
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen | 11.957
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Jeremy Schultz
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Carson Short
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jake Blackhurst
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Robbie Pribnow
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 11.957; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.039; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.050; 4. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.195; 5. 39-Jake Blackhurst, 12.304; 6. 13-Spencer Bayston, 12.311; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 12.339; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.343; 9. 19-Parker Price-Miller, 12.389; 10. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.404; 11. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 12.411; 12. 21-Carson Short, 12.449; 13. 5-Paul McMahan, 12.450; 14. 4-Cap Henry, 12.453; 15. 68-Dave Uttech, 12.475; 16. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.490; 17. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.491; 18. 23-Russel Borland, 12.525; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.529; 20. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.568; 21. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.628; 22. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.679; 23. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.699; 24. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 12.730; 25. 4K-Kris Spitz, 13.009; 26. 29-Hunter Custer, 13.154

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [3]; 3. 9K-Kyle Schuett [2]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [5]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 8. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [8]; 7. 39-Jake Blackhurst [3]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 9. 29-Hunter Custer [9]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 21-Carson Short [1]; 2. 19-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 3. 13-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [7]; 6. 23-Russel Borland [6]; 7. 68-Dave Uttech [5]; 8. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [2]; 4. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [5]; 5. 11-Ian Madsen [7]; 6. 13-Spencer Bayston [6]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 8. 21-Carson Short [4]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 39-Jake Blackhurst [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 5. 4K-Kris Spitz [7]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech [2]; 7. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [6]; 8. 29-Hunter Custer [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [12]; 7. 13-Spencer Bayston [6]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [15]; 9. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [3]; 10. 5-Paul McMahan [16]; 11. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [4]; 12. 19-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 13. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [11]; 14. 10-Zeb Wise [21]; 15. 23-Russel Borland [17]; 16. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [18]; 17. 21-Carson Short [8]; 18. 9K-Kyle Schuett [10]; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [20]; 20. O7-Skylar Gee [14]; 21. 39-Jake Blackhurst [19]; 22. 8M-TJ Michael [22]; 23. 68-Dave Uttech [24]; 24. 4K-Kris Spitz [23] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-10), Bill Balog (11-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog
23. Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin (June 6, 2021): Bill Balog (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/6/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2508
2. Ian Madsen - 2416
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2370
4. Bill Balog - 2328
5. Cory Eliason - 2322
6. Zeb Wise - 2302
7. Cap Henry - 2256
8. Paul McMahan - 2188
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 2080
10. Rico Abreu - 1990

 

 

Bill Balog breaks through at Plymouth Dirt Track for first-ever All Star win

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (June 5, 2021) - It has been a long time coming for the ten-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion, but the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog can now, finally, call himself a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, earning his place in the Series’ history book with a dominating victory in front of a packed house at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Balog, driver of the B Squared Motorsports/Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup/CK Contractors LLC/Buesser Concrete/Wisecup Siding, Howard Law/Wayne Corini CPA/No. 17B sprint car, led 26 laps of the non-stop 30-lap program, utilizing his front row starting position to set up his eventual slider for the lead over Ian Madsen on lap five. From that point forward, it was all Bill Balog, cruising on to secure the All Stars versus IRA challenge win for a $6,000 top prize.

“This is unbelievable. I didn’t want to give that one away, I’ll tell ya,” Bill Balog said after his Plymouth Dirt Track win. “I can’t believe we finally did it. These All Star guys are really competitive. They don’t like to give wins away. I’ve been very welcomed with this Series and it’s awesome, but at the same time, the drivers and teams are really intense. They don’t want you to win.”

It was a convincing victory, nonetheless, actually charging out to a near-half-track advantage by halfway. But the North Pole, Alaska, transplant did have some opposition during his campaign, all of which in the form of lapped traffic. Slower cars entered the picture for the first time on lap eight, not distracting Balog initially, as the all-time IRA win leader put most of the back runners a lap down with ease. It was not until lap 22 when things started to get interesting.

With victory less than ten laps away, a wall of traffic consisting of eight cars flooded the racing lane ahead of Balog. Maneuvering methodically, Balog withstood the mess, getting crossed up on the cushion only once. Without saying, Balog held strong, ultimately crossing under the final checkers with a margin of victory equaling six seconds.

“I was probably pushing a little too hard,” Balog said. “Honestly, when I slowed down a little bit, I got really tight. So I just had to go pretty much as hard as I could the whole time. You can almost hear the guys behind you even if they’re not there. It makes you push harder. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.

“All I could think about when I got to the mess of lapped cars was ‘don’t spin out in front of me,’” Balog continued. “My car was so good, so I could slide them when I got to them.”

Ian Madsen hung on to finish second at the Plymouth short track, followed by Rico Abreu, Spencer Bayston, and Tyler Courtney.

A Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, will conclude the All Stars versus IRA challenge weekend. Like the two nights pior, the weekend finale will feature a $6,000-to-win main event.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Dirt Track - Saturday, June 5, 2021
Event: All Stars vs. IRA
Entries: 36
C&R Racing Hot Laps: TJ Michael | 11.593
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Bill Balog | 11.357
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Joe B. Miller
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Bill Balog
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Ian Madsen
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jordan Goldesberry
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Russ Borland
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Bill Balog
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cory Eliason (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.357; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 11.469; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 11.488; 4. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.536; 5. 21-Carson Short, 11.536; 6. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 11.784; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 11.819; 8. 68-Dave Uttech, 12.029; 9. 29-Hunter Custer, 12.211

Group (B)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.672; 2. 39-Jake Blackhurst, 11.696; 3. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 11.881; 4. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 11.906; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.002; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.037; 7. 12W-Josh Walter, 12.380; 8. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 12.649; 9. 7R-Andy Rein, 13.480

Group (C)
1. 5-Paul McMahan, 11.701; 2. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 11.737; 3. 13-Spencer Bayston, 11.741; 4. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 11.815; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.913; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.106; 7. 23-Russel Borland, 12.172; 8. 97-Greg Wilson, 12.229; 9. 18S-Byrce Schmitt, 12.733

Group (D)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 11.680; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.729; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.764; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.845; 5. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 11.954; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 12.047; 7. 79-Blake Nimee, 12.201; 8. 25-Danny Schlafer, 12.314; 9. 4TJ-Brain Kristan, 12.359

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 21-Carson Short [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech [8]; 7. 29-Hunter Custer [9]; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall [6]; 9. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 51B-Joe B. Miller [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [1]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 39-Jake Blackhurst [3]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [5]; 7. 12W-Josh Walter [7]; 8. 43-Jereme Schroeder [8]; 9. 7R-Andy Rein [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. 49-Josh Schneiderman [1]; 5. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 6. 23-Russel Borland [7]; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz [6]; 8. 18S-Byrce Schmitt [9]; 9. 97-Greg Wilson [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 4. 9K-Kyle Schuett [5]; 5. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 25-Danny Schlafer [8]; 7. 4TJ-Brain Kristan [9]; 8. 79-Blake Nimee [7]; 9. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 13-Spencer Bayston [3]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 51B-Joe B. Miller [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 5-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [3]; 2. 29-Hunter Custer [8]; 3. 97-Greg Wilson [15]; 4. 68-Dave Uttech [4]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [5]; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz [7]; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder [12]; 8. 12W-Josh Walter [10]; 9. 79-Blake Nimee [11]; 10. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [14]; 11. 4TJ-Brain Kristan [9]; 12. 18S-Byrce Schmitt [13]; 13. 7R-Andy Rein [16]; 14. 14R-Sean Rayhall [2]; 15. 25-Danny Schlafer [6]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 4. 13-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [18]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [14]; 11. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 12. 51B-Joe B. Miller [9]; 13. 21-Carson Short [15]; 14. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [11]; 15. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [21]; 16. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [13]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 18. 39-Jake Blackhurst [19]; 19. 97-Greg Wilson [23]; 20. O7-Skylar Gee [20]; 21. 49-Josh Schneiderman [16]; 22. 9K-Kyle Schuett [17]; 23. 68-Dave Uttech [24]; 24. 29-Hunter Custer [22] Lap Leaders: Ian Madsen (1-4), Bill Balog (5-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)
22. Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin (June 5, 2021): Bill Balog

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/5/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2370
2. Ian Madsen - 2270
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2236
4. Cory Eliason - 2182
5. Zeb Wise - 2180
6. Bill Balog - 2178
7. Cap Henry - 2114
8. Paul McMahan - 2058
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 1968
10. Justin Peck - 1856

 

 

Tyler Courtney wins in Wilmot for fifth All Star victory of 2021

WILMOT, Wis. (June 4, 2021) - “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney made it look easy on Friday night at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, smooth sailing from the pole position to not only claim his fifth FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2021 season, his second in two days, but doing so in dominating fashion, ending the 30-lap All Stars versus IRA Outlaw Sprint Series contest by a final margin of victory equaling just over five seconds, lapping up to the 13th position in the process.

“This is a lot of fun, and when you have a great race car like this, you have to capitalize on it,” Tyler Courtney said in Wilmot victory lane. “Times like these come and go, but luckily we’re on the coming side of that right now. I just can’t say enough about this team. This whole Clauson Marshall deal is going really well right now. I don’t even know what to say, to be honest.”

Courtney, aboard the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink/Turbo/No. 7BC sprint car, led each and every circuit at the Wilmot short track, and although the Indianapolis, Indiana-native maintained the point relatively unchallenged, lapped traffic between laps 15 and 20 did present a potential problem for the former USAC champion and the current All Star championship points leader. In fact, it was a five-car road block that Courtney was up against, but after five laps, utilizing patience and persistence to get through the roaming traffic jam, “Sunshine” persevered and made it out on the other side.

“This place can be tough in traffic, and you don’t know what’s going on behind you,” Courtney continued. “The bottom was starting to slow down so I knew the top was going to be coming in there at some point. It all came down to choosing the right line at the right time. A lapped car would miss his line and that allowed me to slip by. That happened with a few of them. Once I got clear, I was just worried about setting a solid pace and building a gap between myself and who was behind me.”

Ian Madsen, who shared the front row with Tyler Courtney, finished second at Wilmot, followed by Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, Gio Scelzi, and Rico Abreu. Bill Balog, who was forced to surrender his initial starting position in row four due to a mechanical hiccup that he discovered during the four-wide salute, charged ahead from the tail to finish sixth.

With all stats considered, Courtney now owns nine podium finishes in his last ten races; all five All Star victories occurring since May 14.

With two down and two to go, All Stars versus IRA action will now move to the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 5, followed by a Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie on June 6. Each of the remaining Wisconsin blockbusters will feature $6,000-to-win main events.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wilmot Raceway - Friday, June 4, 2021
Event: All Stars vs. IRA
Entries: 39
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 13.028
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen | 12.996
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Ian Madsen
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jordan Goldesberry
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Robbie Pribnow
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Bill Balog (+18)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 12.996; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.073; 3. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.136; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.297; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 13.348; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.464; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.631; 8. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 13.643; 9. 77-Wayne Modjeski, 13.840; 10. 29-Hunter Custer, 14.215

Group (B)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.131; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.335; 3. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.403; 4. 68-Dave Uttech, 13.422; 5. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 13.500; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 13.616; 7. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 13.760; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 13.820; 9. 4TJ-Brain Kristan, 14.027; 10. 61-Zack Hansen, 14.344

Group (C)
1. 73-Scotty Thiel, 13.158; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 13.237; 3. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.352; 4. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.445; 5. 79-Blake Nimee, 13.475; 6. 39-Jake Blackhurst, 13.530; 7. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 13.722; 8. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 13.845; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz, 14.001; 10. 23-Russel Borland, 14.025

Group (D)
1. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 13.222; 2. 13-Spencer Bayston, 13.290; 3. 25-Danny Schlafer, 13.429; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.572; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.582; 6. 21-Carson Short, 13.593; 7. 18S-Byrce Schmitt, 14.429; 8. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 14.432; 9. 70-Chris Klemko, 14.631

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [5]; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett [8]; 8. 77-Wayne Modjeski [9]; 9. 29-Hunter Custer [10]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [2]; 4. 68-Dave Uttech [1]; 5. 51B-Joe B. Miller [5]; 6. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 14R-Sean Rayhall [7]; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman [8]; 9. 4TJ-Brain Kristan [9]; 10. 61-Zack Hansen [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 5. 79-Blake Nimee [5]; 6. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [7]; 7. 39-Jake Blackhurst [6]; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz [9]; 9. 23-Russel Borland [10]; 10. 43-Jereme Schroeder [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 13-Spencer Bayston [3]; 3. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [4]; 4. 25-Danny Schlafer [2]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 21-Carson Short [6]; 7. 97-Alan Gilbertson [8]; 8. 70-Chris Klemko [9]; 9. 18S-Byrce Schmitt [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39-Jake Blackhurst [2]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [1]; 3. 21-Carson Short [3]; 4. O7-Skylar Gee [4]; 5. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [5]; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz [9]; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett [6]; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman [8]; 9. 4TJ-Brain Kristan [12]; 10. 70-Chris Klemko [10]; 11. 43-Jereme Schroeder [15]; 12. 29-Hunter Custer [13]; 13. 23-Russel Borland [11]; 14. 18S-Byrce Schmitt [14]; 15. 97-Alan Gilbertson [7]; 16. 61-Zack Hansen [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [6]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [24]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 8. 21-Carson Short [22]; 9. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 10. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [9]; 11. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [16]; 12. 39-Jake Blackhurst [20]; 13. O7-Skylar Gee [23]; 14. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 15. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 16. 25-Danny Schlafer [15]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [19]; 18. 68-Dave Uttech [14]; 19. 79-Blake Nimee [17]; 20. 51B-Joe B. Miller [18]; 21. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [21]; 22. 5-Paul McMahan [12]; 23. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [13]; 24. 13-Spencer Bayston [11] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease
20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)
21. Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin (June 4, 2021): Tyler Courtney (5)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/4/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 2230
2. Ian Madsen - 2124
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 2106
4. Zeb Wise - 2052
5. Cory Eliason - 2046
6. Bill Balog - 2028
7. Cap Henry - 1982
8. Paul McMahan - 1920
9. Justin Peck - 1856
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1834

 

 

Tyler Courtney survives a frenzy at Fairbury for fourth All Star win of 2021

FAIRBURY, Ill. (June 3, 2021) - For the fourth time of his career - for the fourth time this season - “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, securing his fourth check in the victory column in a wire-to-wire display at the almost legendary Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois, on Thursday, June 3. Starting from the pole position by way of dash victory, Courtney’s campaign at the front of the field was far from a cake walk, as the former USAC champion was forced to slice and dice through wave after wave of slower traffic, all before fending off a wild, last-ditch effort slider from the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog.

Adding some extra depth to the stat sheet, the All Star visit to Fairbury, which also featured the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, was the first appearance by the All Star Circuit of Champions since 1995.

“This has been a great last few weeks for this NOS Energy Drink/Turbo car. The guys have been busting their butts back at the shop to keep this thing fast,” Tyler Courtney said in Fairbury victory lane, driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink/Turbo/No. 7BC sprint car. “I’m having a blast right now. This is a good time of year to get going. We still have three more nights this weekend and a big week next week.”

Although the first five laps were relatively uneventful, a caution on lap six would essentially clump the field back together, eventually leading to an incredible three-car battle in traffic between Courtney, Bill Balog, and West Coast heavy hitter, Rico Abreu.

By lap 13, slower cars were stacked up two and three wide in front of the leaders, and although Courtney was all but stuck, the Indianapolis, Indiana-native was successful in slowly maneuvering through the mess, simultaneously keeping Balog in his back seat with Abreu also in tow. Lap after lap, traffic maintained its relentlessness, not allowing Courtney to find any breathing room, stretching his legs to a near-straightaway command, until lap 25.

Just as Courtney thought his troubles were over, the caution flags would reappear on lap 28 setting up what would be a three-lap dash to the finish. As mentioned, the ensuing restart led to a wicked, turn four slide job attempt by Bill Balog, barely leaving Courtney enough room to get by. Suffice it to say, Courtney squeezed through and held on to secure the $5,000 payday.

Rico Abreu, who got by Balog after his failed slide job attempt, finished second at Fairbury, followed by Balog, Ian Madsen, and Gio Scelzi.

“I should have started a little lower on that last restart,” Courtney said when discussing the last restart and Bill Balog’s slider. “I was expecting it, but he left me just enough room so I had to go for it. We just needed to be a little better on that restart and not give the guy a chance. But we led the lap that counts.” . Venturing north into the Badger State, the All Stars versus IRA weekend will continue with three nights in southern Wisconsin, kicking-off officially on Friday, June 4, at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot. Action will move to the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 5, followed by a Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie on June 6. All three Wisconsin blockbusters will feature $6,000-to-win main events.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fairbury Speedway - Thursday, June 3, 2021 Event: Thursday Night Shootout Entries: 32 C&R Racing Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 11.584 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Scotty Thiel | 11.310 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Ian Madsen All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Travis Philo Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Tyler Courtney Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Parker Price-Miller Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Paul McMahan Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cap Henry Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Robbie Pribnow FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+13)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.342; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.434; 3. 11-Ian Madsen, 11.542; 4. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 11.579; 5. 68-Dave Uttech, 11.728; 6. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 11.750; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 11.763; 8. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 12.152

Group (B) 1. 5-Paul McMahan, 11.553; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 11.689; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 11.705; 4. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 11.805; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.821; 6. O7-Skylar Gee, 11.929; 7. 3-Austin O'Dell, 12.026; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.183

Group (C) 1. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.310; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 11.499; 3. 13-Spencer Bayston, 11.528; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.607; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.637; 6. 39-Jake Blackhurst, 11.781; 7. 23-Russel Borland, 12.092; 8. 29-Brayton Lynch, 12.126

Group (D) 1. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.323; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.435; 3. 19-Parker Price-Miller, 11.563; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.590; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.755; 6. 25-Danny Schlafer, 11.799; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 11.809; 8. B11-Mark Brucker, 99.999

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 51B-Joe B. Miller [6]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [1]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech [5]; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett [7]; 8. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. O7-Skylar Gee [6]; 3. 49-Josh Schneiderman [1]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz [8]; 7. 3-Austin O'Dell [7]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [3]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 3. 13-Spencer Bayston [2]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 39-Jake Blackhurst [6]; 7. 23-Russel Borland [7]; 8. 29-Brayton Lynch [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 19-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 25-Danny Schlafer [6]; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 19-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 39-Jake Blackhurst [3]; 3. 4K-Kris Spitz [5]; 4. 23-Russel Borland [9]; 5. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [11]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]; 7. 25-Danny Schlafer [4]; 8. 68-Dave Uttech [2]; 9. 9K-Kyle Schuett [6]; 10. 29-Brayton Lynch [10]; 11. 3-Austin O'Dell [8]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [8]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 6. 73-Scotty Thiel [9]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [21]; 9. 13-Spencer Bayston [13]; 10. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason [20]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 13. 19-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 14. 10-Zeb Wise [10]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 16. O7-Skylar Gee [12]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [15]; 18. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [17]; 19. 39-Jake Blackhurst [22]; 20. 49-Josh Schneiderman [14]; 21. 23-Russel Borland [24]; 22. 51B-Joe B. Miller [16]; 23. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 24. 4K-Kris Spitz [23] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: 1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz 2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel 3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2) 4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart 5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo 6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck 7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart 8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson 9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner 10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri 11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2) 12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr. 13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney 14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt 15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2) 16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3) 17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry 18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise 19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease 20. Fairbury Speedway, Illinois (June 3, 2021): Tyler Courtney (4)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 6/3/21): 1. Tyler Courtney - 2080 2. Ian Madsen - 1978 3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1970 4. Zeb Wise - 1930 5. Cory Eliason - 1902 6. Bill Balog - 1890 7. Cap Henry - 1862 8. Justin Peck - 1856 9. Paul McMahan - 1814 10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1706

 

 

All Stars and IRA headline action in Illinois and Wisconsin on June 3-6

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 2, 2021) - Full steam ahead back to the Midwest, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2021 campaign with a four-race stint through Illinois and Wisconsin, set to battle head-to-head with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series at four tracks over four days beginning Thursday, June 3, at the legendary Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois.

The second of two All Star visits to the Land of Lincoln in 2021, Thursday’s Fairbury All Star versus IRA showcase will award a $5,000 top prize, as well as feature the All Star Circuit of Champions for the first time since June 7, 1995. Dale Blaney, now an All Star official, is the most recent open wheeler to find All Star victory lane at the world-famous Fairbury.

Venturing north into the Badger State, the All Stars versus IRA weekend will continue with three nights in southern Wisconsin, kicking-off officially on Friday, June 4, at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot. Action will move to the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 5, followed by a Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie on June 6. All three Wisconsin blockbusters will feature $6,000-to-win main events.

Fresh off of his podium run during the $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will enter the four-race All Star/IRA sweep as the current All Star championship leader, on top of the driver standings by 74 points over Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck. Peck, who scored two victories on the All Star trail thus far in 2021, owns a 20 point cushion over Ian Madsen, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg and Zeb Wise.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, ten-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion and the IRA’s all-time leading winner, Bill Balog, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, open wheel veteran and Nashville native, Paul McMahan, and Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt currently sit sixth through tenth in the All Star driver title chase.

The IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will be represented by a stout contingent of nearly 20 competitors over the course of the weekend, led by current Series point leader and Illinois-native, Jake Blackhurst. Scott Neitzel is second in the IRA standings, followed by Danny Schlafer, Jeremy Schultz, and Russel Borland.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

June 3 | Fairbury Speedway, Illinois
Web: www.fairburyspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.

June 4 | Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin
Web: www.wilmotraceway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

June 5 | Plymouth Dirt Track, Wisconsin
Web: www.plymouthdtr.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

June 6 | Angell Park Speedway, Wisconsin
Web: www.angellpark.racing
Driver’s Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5:45 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/31/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1930
2. Justin Peck - 1856
3. Ian Madsen - 1836
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1834
5. Zeb Wise - 1808
6. Cory Eliason - 1774
7. Bill Balog - 1746
8. Cap Henry - 1728
9. Paul McMahan - 1684
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1590

 

 

Lance Dewease scores 2021 Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway for $29,000 payday

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 31, 2021) - It was a special day in Port Royal for Fayetteville, Pennsylvania’s Lance Dewease, as the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer not only secured the 2021 Bob Weikert Memorial title for a 42nd-career FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory, a 13th Series win at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” but the pilot of the ever-familiar Kreitz Racing No. 69K accomplished his first All Star triumph of season on Davey Brown’s 87th birthday; one of Central Pennsylvania’s legendary mechanics and the head wrench for Kreitz Racing. Dewease scored a $29,000 payday for his efforts, as well as the coveted bull trophy.

Three-time Port Royal Speedway track champion, Logan Wagner, finished second on Monday evening, followed by leading All Star Circuit of Champions title contender, Tyler Courtney, a hard-charging Danny Dietrich, and Mike Wagner.

“He didn’t come to victory lane at my 100th victory at Williams Grove. He was there, but left, so I told him we had to win this so he could be in victory lane with me because that’s what it’s all about,” Lance Dewease said in Port Royal Speedway victory lane. “He is 87 years old. Just think about that. And he still works on this race car and he is the drive behind this race car, working to make it go as fast as it can. If I get to that age and have that level of desire and dedication, I’ll be happy.”

Although Dewease, who started from eighth on the grid via top-ten redraw, led the majority of the 30-lap program, his march to Bob Weikert Memorial victory lane was full of challenges, as well as a few lucky breaks. In fact, a caution on lap seven for a slowing Brent Marks initiated Dewease’s first challenge for the top spot. Marks, who started fourth, had just slid early race leader, Hunter Schuerenberg, for the lead, but hard contact with the turn one and two wall forced the “Myerstown Missile” to retire. The ensuing restart saw Dewease power to the front, utilizing the low line through turns three and four to take command before crossing back under the flagstand.

Meanwhile, Anthony Macri, a 2021 All Star winner at Bedford who started tenth on the Weikert lineup, was on the move, using a caution on lap 10 to power by two cars in a single circuit to claim second. Another caution on lap 12 allowed Macri to restart on the tailtank of the Hall of Famer.

Laps 15 through 20 resulted in an all-out war between Macri and Dewease. Attempting slider after slider, Macri eventually made a move stick, barely edging out Dewease in a drag race back to the start/finish line to complete lap 20. All momentum would halt the following lap, as a caution would set up an open red.

On the ensuing restart, Dewease charged back by Macri, utilizing the lowline through turns one and two to reclaim the point over the Dillsburg-native. Refusing to give up, Macri hounded Dewease yet again, returning to the cushion with hopes of powering around the Kreitz Racing entry. Unfortunately for Macri, massive contact with the turn three wall ended his efforts on lap 26; he would be forced to leave on the hook.

Without further challenges, Lance Dewease drove on to claim the five-figure payday.

“Anthony is really good here. He pounds the wall hard,” Lance Dewease continued. “He was going to have to really earn it to get back by me. I guess he hit the wall too many times. We were really good on restarts. I could get into the corner flat out. I knew Anthony wasn’t going to go down to block me. He probably thought he wasn’t going to have to worry about me.

“It’s great to be here racing in the sunshine. Port Royal does such a fantastic job. I’m just really happy to be here.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2021 campaign with a four-pack in the Midwest, kicking-off the long weekend with a visit to Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois, on Thursday, June 3, followed by a Wisconsin tripleheader at Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track, and Angell Park Speedway on Friday through Sunday, June 4-6.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Monday, May 31, 2021
Event: Bob Weikert Memorial
Entries: 43
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 16.253
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: AJ Flick | 16.824
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Jeff Halligan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Michael Walter
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Gerard McInyre
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Curt Stroup
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+13)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 2-AJ Flick, 16.824; 2. 1-Logan Wagner, 17.207; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.222; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.224; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.272; 6. 55W-Mike Wagner, 17.305; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 17.354; 8. 19-Brent Marks, 17.357; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.383; 10. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.393; 11. 24-Rico Abreu, 17.415; 12. 10-Zeb Wise, 17.434; 13. 13-Justin Peck, 17.485; 14. 5-Paul McMahan, 17.540; 15. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.576; 16. 98-Jared Esh, 17.576; 17. 12-Blane Heimbach, 17.598; 18. 11-Ian Madsen, 17.641; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.646; 20. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 17.675; 21. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.697; 22. 19s-Curt Stroup, 17.726; 23. 15-Lynton Jeffrey, 17.750; 24. 4-Cap Henry, 17.758; 25. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 17.805; 26. 54-Zach Newlin, 17.810; 27. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 17.823; 28. 29-Danny Dietrich, 17.855; 29. 17s-Steve Buckwalter, 17.889; 30. 45-Jeff Halligan, 17.901; 31. 33W-Michael Walter, 18.015; 32. 8M-TJ Michael, 18.206; 33. 4R-Doug Hammaker, 18.240; 34. 42-Sye Lynch, 18.295; 35. 35-Tyler Reeser, 18.296; 36. 27-Tim Shaffer, 18.352; 37. 25-Tyler Bear, 18.509; 38. 17-Josh Baughman, 18.532; 39. 67-Justin Whittall, 18.567; 40. 29B-Michael Bauer, 18.662; 41. 23-Pat Cannon, 18.694; 42. 880-Drew Ritchey, 18.876; 43. 85-Ricky DiEva, 19.867

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 2. 17S-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 3. 33-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [4]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 7. 4R-Doug Hammaker [9]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [3]; 9. 2-AJ Flick [8]; 10. 25-Tyler Bear [10]; 11. 23-Pat Cannon [11]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 45-Jeff Halligan [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [5]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner [7]; 6. 1-Logan Wagner [8]; 7. 19S-Curt Stroup [3]; 8. 17-Josh Baughman [10]; 9. 54-Zach Newlin [2]; 10. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 11. 880-Drew Ritchey [11]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 33W-Michael Walter [1]; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [8]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 7. 35-Tyler Reeser [9]; 8. 85-Ricky DiEva [11]; 9. 15-Lynton Jeffrey [3]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 11. 67-Justin Whittall [10]

Heat #4 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 29-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 19-Brent Marks [7]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 5. 98-Jared Esh [5]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 9. 29B-Michael Bauer [10]; 10. 27-Tim Shaffer [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 33-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 2. 45-Jeff Halligan [1]; 3. 33W-Michael Walter [3]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall [21]; 5. 19S-Curt Stroup [6]; 6. 17S-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 7. 4R-Doug Hammaker [10]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [7]; 9. 11T-TJ Stutts [9]; 10. 54-Zach Newlin [13]; 11. 29B-Michael Bauer [18]; 12. 42-Sye Lynch [17]; 13. 880-Drew Ritchey [23]; 14. 27-Tim Shaffer [19]; 15. 25-Tyler Bear [20]; 16. 17-Josh Baughman [15]; 17. 85-Ricky DiEva [16]; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 19. 8M-TJ Michael [14]; 20. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 21. 15-Lynton Jeffrey [11]; 22. 35-Tyler Reeser [12]; 23. 23-Pat Cannon [22]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [8]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [6]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 29-Danny Dietrich [17]; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner [3]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach [18]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 10. 11-Ian Madsen [12]; 11. 5-Paul McMahan [11]; 12. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 13. 33W-Michael Walter [23]; 14. 5C-Dylan Cisney [20]; 15. 45-Jeff Halligan [22]; 16. 33-Gerard McIntyre [21]; 17. 10-Zeb Wise [14]; 18. 13-Justin Peck [15]; 19. 2-AJ Flick [13]; 20. 29B-Michael Bauer [27]; 21. 4-Cap Henry [19]; 22. 39M-Anthony Macri [10]; 23. 17B-Bill Balog [25]; 24. 67-Justin Whittall [24]; 25. 35-Tyler Reeser [26]; 26. 98-Jared Esh [16]; 27. 19-Brent Marks [4] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1-6), Lance Dewease (7-19), Anthony Macri (20), Lance Dewease (21-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Ohio (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise
19. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 31, 2021): Lance Dewease

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/31/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1930
2. Justin Peck - 1856
3. Ian Madsen - 1836
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1834
5. Zeb Wise - 1808
6. Cory Eliason - 1774
7. Bill Balog - 1746
8. Cap Henry - 1728
9. Paul McMahan - 1684
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1590

 

 

Additional precipitation and cooler temperatures push $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial to Monday afternoon


PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 30, 2021) - With Port Royal Speedway receiving additional precipitation throughout the early morning hours, mixed in with cooler than normal temperatures and additional rain in the forecast for Sunday, FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Port Royal Speedways officials have decided to postpone the $29,000-to-win Bob Weikert Memorial until Monday afternoon, May 31. Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. with time trials scheduled to hit the speedway at 5 p.m., sharp.

It should be noted that Sunday’s $29,000-to-win purse will be honored. In addition, Port Royal Speedway will feature an infield-only pass for $15; general admission tickets will be $30 and pit passes will be $40.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

May 31 | Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania
Web: www.portroyalspeedway.com
Pit Gates: 2 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 3:15 p.m.
Motor Heat: 4 p.m.
Time Trials: 5 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/23/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1786
2. Justin Peck - 1742
3. Ian Madsen - 1706
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1696
5. Zeb Wise - 1692
6. Bill Balog - 1642
7. Cory Eliason - 1642
8. Cap Henry - 1620
9. Paul McMahan - 1556
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1500

 

 

Impending forecast forces Williams Grove Speedway Davey Brown Tribute cancellation


MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (May 28, 2021) - With weather forecasts predicting heavy precipitation throughout the afternoon and evening hours, FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Williams Grove Speedway officials are forced to cancel Friday’s $10,000-to-win Davey Brown Tribute.

All Star action will continue with the Bob Weikert Memorial doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal on Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30. The Weikert Memorial, featuring the largest single-day winner’s share on the All Stars’ May calendar, will award $10,000 and $29,000, respectively.

Adding a twist to the weekend outlook, Saturday and Sunday’s Bob Weikert Memorial will put into practice a unique format that will feature qualifying and heat race points to help set the evenings’ feature lineups. Despite the event utilizing a non-traditional All Star format, full Series points will be awarded.

Weekend Outline:

May 29 | Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania
Web: www.portroyalspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

May 30 | Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania
Web: www.portroyalspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/23/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1786
2. Justin Peck - 1742
3. Ian Madsen - 1706
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1696
5. Zeb Wise - 1692
6. Bill Balog - 1642
7. Cory Eliason - 1642
8. Cap Henry - 1620
9. Paul McMahan - 1556
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1500

 

 

All Stars ready to invade Central Pennsylvania for Davey Brown Tribute and Weikert Memorial

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 27, 2021) - Fresh off of a mega, four-race weekend in the Hoosier State that featured the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 in four events over four days at three Indiana bullrings, capped with the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Kokomo Speedway, “America’s Series” will continue its 2021 campaign with another mega weekend, this time in Pennsylvania Posse Country where the Series will compete in three major events for three big paydays.

The second of five weekend visits to Central Pennsylvania this season, the All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off their upcoming three-race stretch, officially, with the $10,000-to-win Davey Brown Tribute at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg on Friday, May 28. Action will continue with the Bob Weikert Memorial doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal on Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30. The Weikert Memorial, featuring the largest single-day winner’s share on the All Stars’ May calendar, will award $10,000 and $29,000, respectively.

Adding a twist to the weekend outlook, Saturday and Sunday’s Bob Weikert Memorial will put into practice a unique format that will feature qualifying and heat race points to help set the evenings’ feature lineups. Despite the event utilizing a non-traditional All Star format, full Series points will be awarded.

The All Star Circuit of Champions have a long, storied history in Pennsylvania Posse Country, most recently making their presence known during a three-race contest in mid-April when the full-time travelers visited Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, and Bedford Speedway in consecutive fashion. Although the All Stars have celebrated recent successes among the Posse regulars, the last Central Pennsylvania invasion resulted in two Posse victories and one for the “true outlaws.”

After Kyle Larson reigned supreme to score the Tommy Hinnershitz Classic victory at Williams Grove on April 16, the following two evenings were claimed by the Pennsylvania Posse. Logan Wagner earned the Keith Kauffman Classic win at Port Royal, followed by an Anthony Macri triumph during the Johnny Grum Classic at Bedford.

Earning two consecutive Circle City victories during the recent All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney will lead the All Stars into battle in Central Pennsylvania, on top of the championship standings over recent Pennsylvania winner and Monrovia, Indiana-native, Justin Peck. Ian Madsen is currently third in the All Star title chase, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg and recent Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion, Zeb Wise.

In addition to maintaining the championship lead, Courtney is also the leading Series winner in 2021 with three victories to date, two at Circle City and one at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Peck owns two wins on the season including the points opener at Attica Raceway Park, followed by a second at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. Zeb Wise, Cap Henry, Kyle Reinhardt, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Anthony Macri, Tony Stewart, Kyle Larson, and Logan Wagner each own one win during points-earning competition.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

May 28 | Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania
Web: www.williamsgrove.com
Driver’s Meeting: 6:20 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.

May 29 | Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania
Web: www.portroyalspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

May 30 | Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania
Web: www.portroyalspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/23/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1786
2. Justin Peck - 1742
3. Ian Madsen - 1706
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1696
5. Zeb Wise - 1692
6. Bill Balog - 1642
7. Cory Eliason - 1642
8. Cap Henry - 1620
9. Paul McMahan - 1556
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1500

 

 

Zeb Wise and Wise-Priddy Racing score Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race victory for $26,000 payday at Kokomo Speedway

KOKOMO, Ind. (May 23, 2021) - In a showdown of epic proportions, Zeb Wise and Wise-Priddy Racing topped them all on Sunday evening at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, eventually out-dueling a stacked field of 42 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competitors and securing the largest payday of Wise’s open wheel resume. Adding a little extra depth to the stat sheet, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race victory, which earned the recent high school graduate a $26,000 top prize, was the first All Star Circuit of Champions win of Wise’s short but distinguished career.

“I’ve had this event highlighted on our calendar since I saw it come out on the schedule,” Wise said, driver of the Sundollar Restoration General Contractors, Quikpits.com, No. 10 sprint car. “Our goal was to be in contention for a win, let alone be standing up here in front of all of you great fans. We knew it was going to be tough, but here we are. This is awesome.”

Although Wise would come out on top, the 40-lap Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race was an all-out war involving four different leaders and seven different lead changes. Tyler Courtney, who ultimately secured the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation four-race championship for $10,000, was the first to lead at Kokomo, controlling the first nine circuits before the “Macho Man” Brady Bacon made his presence known after a restart with nine in the books.

After firing around the outside of Courtney, Bacon maintained the point until lap 18 when the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma-native pulled to a stop during a caution, eventually making his way pit-side. Bacon’s surrender allowed the “Madman” Kerry Madsen to inherit the top spot. Madsen actually ripped by Bacon one lap prior, but the aforementioned caution negated his move.

The lap 19 caution and ensuing restart not only proved to be beneficial for Madsen, but also Zeb Wise, as the Angola, Indiana-native powered ahead from fifth to second in just one circuit, using the cushion to drive right by Tyler Courtney and Rico Abreu. Just four circuits later, Wise was the new man in charge, using a big slider through turns one and two to get by Madsen on lap 23. Madsen returned the favor quickly, getting back by Wise on lap 24.

The war between Wise and Madsen continued through lap 34, swapping slide jobs and battling side-by-side for several circuits while trying to negotiate a slew of slower cars. A move by Madsen to split a pair of lappers on lap 32 looked to be the winning move, but an eventual mishap with traffic cut Madsen’s 40-lap contest short leaving the lead to Wise with only six laps left on the board.

From that point forward, it was all Zeb Wise at the front of the field. Tyler Courtney held strong to finish second, followed by Rico Abreu - a third consecutive podium finish for the St. Helena, California-native - a hard charging Cole Macedo from the B-Main, and Scotty Thiel.

“I just knew to hammer the heck out of it and don’t screw up,” Wise said of his final restart with Courtney and Abreu breathing down his neck. “I’ve raced with Tyler (Courtney) a lot here so I expected him to be racing around the bottom. I just wanted to hammer the top of one and two to get a gap on him, then get to the bottom of three and four. Kerry (Madsen) actually got by me on the bottom in three so I knew I wanted to change it up and get down there.”

Abreu capped his Indiana Invasion with a runner-up finish in the final weekend standings, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Justin Peck, and Zeb Wise; second through fifth were awarded $7,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Kokomo Speedway - Sunday, May 23, 2021
Event: All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation | Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
Entries: 42
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Rico Abreu | 10.956
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Brady Bacon | 11.083
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Ian Madsen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Zeb Wise
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Paul Nienhiser
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Gio Scelzi
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tanner Thorson
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cole Macedo (+18)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 69-Brady Bacon, 11.083; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 11.137; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.154; 4. 11-Ian Madsen, 11.176; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.224; 6. 91x-Cale Thomas, 11.380; 7. 51B-Joe B. Miller, 11.674; 8. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 11.704; 9. O2-Brandon Long, 12.199

Group (B)
1. 39-Buddy Kofoid, 11.250; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.262; 3. 14-Kerry Madsen, 11.297; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.304; 5. 7-Zane DeVault, 11.359; 6. 18M-Cole Macedo, 11.440; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 11.442; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.595; 9. 20G-Noah Gass, 11.613

Group (C)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.110; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.247; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 11.303; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 11.309; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.331; 6. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 11.342; 7. 16-DJ Foos, 11.594; 8. 55m-McKenna Haase, 11.711

Group (D)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.149; 2. 5-Paul McMahan, 11.158; 3. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.384; 4. 21-Carson Short, 11.536; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.639; 6. 23-Chris Andrews, 11.769; 7. 97-Gary Taylor, 11.786; 8. 7m-Geoff Dodge, 12.544

Group (E)
1. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr., 11.245; 2. 19-Parker Price-Miller, 11.264; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.395; 4. 5K-Paul Nienhiser, 11.498; 5. OO-Thomas Meseraull, 11.517; 6. O7-Zach Hampton, 11.689; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.779; 8. 98-Clinton Boyles, 11.848

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 69-Brady Bacon [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 6. 51B-Joe B. Miller [7]; 7. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [8]; 8. 91X-Cale Thomas [6]; 9. O2-Brandon Long [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel [1]; 3. 39-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 5. 20G-Noah Gass [9]; 6. 18M-Cole Macedo [6]; 7. 7-Zane DeVault [5]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [1]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [7]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 55m-McKenna Haase [8]; 8. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 21-Carson Short [1]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer [5]; 6. 23-Chris Andrews [6]; 7. 97-Gary Taylor [7]; 8. 7M-Geoff Dodge [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5K-Paul Nienhiser [1]; 2. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr. [4]; 3. O7-Zach Hampton [6]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 5. 19-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 6. OO-Thomas Meseraull [5]; 7. 98-Clinton Boyles [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 39-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 6. 11-Ian Madsen [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen [1]; 3. 69-Brady Bacon [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 5K-Paul Nienhiser [2]; 6. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr. [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 3. 18M-Cole Macedo [7]; 4. 19-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 5. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [12]; 6. 7-Zane DeVault [11]; 7. 98-Clinton Boyles [15]; 8. A79-Brandon Wimmer [5]; 9. 51B-Joe B. Miller [9]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 11. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [16]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 13. 97-Gary Taylor [14]; 14. 55M-McKenna Haase [13]; 15. O2-Brandon Long [22]; 16. 7M-Geoff Dodge [20]; 17. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 18. 23-Chris Andrews [10]; 19. 91X-Cale Thomas [17]; 20. 20G-Noah Gass [4]; 21. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [21]; 22. OO-Thomas Meseraull [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 18M-Cole Macedo [22]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel [14]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [9]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [13]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 9. 18-Gio Scelzi [20]; 10. 5-Paul McMahan [17]; 11. 19-Parker Price-Miller [23]; 12. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [18]; 13. O7-Zach Hampton [16]; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich [19]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog [21]; 16. 69-Brady Bacon [6]; 17. O2-Brandon Long [24]; 18. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 19. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 20. 5K-Paul Nienhiser [10]; 21. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr. [12]; 22. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [15]; 23. 39-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 24. 11-Ian Madsen [11]; 25. 21-Carson Short [25] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-8), Brady Bacon (9-18), Kerry Madsen (19-22), Zeb Wise (23), Kerry Madsen (24-26), Zeb Wise (27-31), Kerry Madsen (32-34), Zeb Wise (35-40)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry
18. Kokomo Speedway, Indiana (May 23, 2021): Zeb Wise

All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation Points Standings (as of 5/23/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 580
2. Rico Abreu - 550
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 548
4. Justin Peck - 548
5. Zeb Wise - 544

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/23/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1786
2. Justin Peck - 1742
3. Ian Madsen - 1706
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1696
5. Zeb Wise - 1692
6. Bill Balog - 1642
7. Cory Eliason - 1642
8. Cap Henry - 1620
9. Paul McMahan - 1556
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1500

 

 

Cap Henry scores first All Star victory of 2021 in epic Gas City return

GAS CITY, Ind. (May 22, 2021) - The result of an all-out slugfest, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry finally etched his name on the 2021 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 win list, doing so in epic fashion during All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation competition at Gas City I-69 Speedway in Gas City, Indiana. Henry, who now owns five All Star victories over the course of his career, earned his eventual $6,000 payday from the front row, forced to outduel and outwit St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu. Adding some flair to the record books, Henry’s victory occurred during just the second-ever Gas City visit by the All Stars; Dale Blaney scored the first visit win in 2004.

“You know when you’re racing Rico, it’s never going to be easy,” Henry said in Gas City victory lane. “I felt bad kinda using up the lappers there near the end, but we were racing for the win. My guys have been working so hard this year. We had a bad start to the year, so I wasn’t about to throw that one away.”

Although starting from the outside-pole position, Henry, aboard the Lane Racing, Blake’s Hard Cider, No. 4 sprint car, did not earn the lead initially. Instead, Abreu, who started alongside Henry on the front row, got the early jump, maintaining control of the field for the first 15 circuits while surviving three early race restarts and the initial run-in with traffic.

Abreu’s confrontation with a two-to-three wide traffic jam allowed Henry to close in on the Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 24 sprint car, eventually working his way around Abreu with a slick move off of turn four on lap 16.

By lap 22, Abreu was back on Henry’s heels, capitalizing after the Buckeye nearly made contact with a backmarker. A slider through turns three and four would ultimately give the lap to Abreu, but Henry quickly returned the favor and resumed the point with a move of his own in the very next corner.

A late race caution on lap 26 would actually give Henry the breather that he needed. With traffic no longer a factor, Henry would go on to navigate the final five circuits with ease, claiming high honors by a final margin of victory equaling 1.210 seconds. Abreu held on to finish second, followed by Bill Balog, Kerry Madsen, and Justin Peck.

“The top was definitely the way to go tonight. You just had to try and rip it,” Henry added. “I was getting kinda lucky because the lappers that I got stuck behind were setting a pretty good pace so I was able to tuck in behind. I definitely needed that caution there at the end to get me back into some clean air.”

“I just think I needed to make some better decisions in traffic,” Rico Abreu said after finishing second for a second consecutive night. “It’s so hard to judge your depth perception on lapped cars. The cushion ended up getting really treacherous there at the end. That was a lot of fun racing with Cap. The better car won that race.”

Growing into one of the most sought after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation will conclude on Sunday, May 23, with the third running of the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana. Like years prior, a $26,000 payday will be awarded to the main event winner.

Conducted at three different tracks during its three year run, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race held its inaugural event in 2019 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The 2020 edition was hosted at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and All Star owner, Tony Stewart, won the first-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson earned last season’s $26,000 share.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Gas City I-69 Speedway - Saturday, May 22, 2021
Event: All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation
Entries: 32
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Ian Madsen | 10.703
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 10.395
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Ryan Broughton
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Bill Balog
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Rico Abreu
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cap Henry
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Zeb Wise
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Zane DeVault
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Cap Henry
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 10.395; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel, 10.453; 3. 22-Ryan Broughton, 10.524; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 10.592; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 10.612; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 10.772; 7. OO-Thomas Meseraull, 10.802; 8. 20G-Noah Gass, 11.012

Group (B)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 10.423; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 10.459; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 10.485; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 10.586; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 10.660; 6. 5-Paul McMahan, 10.757; 7. 7-Zane DeVault, 10.785; 8. 7m-Geoff Dodge, 11.303

Group (C)
1. 17B-Bill Balog, 10.514; 2. 21-Carson Short, 10.648; 3. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 10.652; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.726; 5. 11-Ian Madsen, 10.769; 6. 5K-Paul Nienhiser, 10.810; 7. 69-Brady Bacon, 10.865; 8. 98-Clinton Boyles, 10.950

Group (D)
1. 14-Kerry Madsen, 10.747; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 10.889; 3. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 10.892; 4. 55m-McKenna Haase, 10.962; 5. O2-Brandon Long, 11.051; 6. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 11.114; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.127; 8. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr., 11.128

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 22-Ryan Broughton [2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 5. OO-Thomas Meseraull [7]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 8. 20G-Noah Gass [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [6]; 7. 7-Zane DeVault [7]; 8. 7M-Geoff Dodge [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 3. 69-Brady Bacon [7]; 4. 21-Carson Short [3]; 5. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [2]; 6. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 7. 98-Clinton Boyles [8]; 8. 5K-Paul Nienhiser [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 2. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr. [8]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [6]; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer [2]; 6. O2-Brandon Long [5]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 8. 55M-McKenna Haase [1]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 2. 22-Ryan Broughton [2]; 3. 21-Carson Short [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 5. 14-Kerry Madsen [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 2. A79-Brandon Wimmer [1]; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 5. 7-Zane DeVault [6]; 6. O2-Brandon Long [5]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 8. 98-Clinton Boyles [8]; 9. 5K-Paul Nienhiser [9]; 10. 20G-Noah Gass [11]; 11. 7M-Geoff Dodge [12]; 12. 55M-McKenna Haase [10]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 4. 14-Kerry Madsen [9]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 6. 73-Scotty Thiel [6]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [17]; 9. 69-Brady Bacon [15]; 10. 18-Gio Scelzi [14]; 11. A79-Brandon Wimmer [4]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 13. 71-Kevin Thomas Jr. [13]; 14. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [19]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 16. 5-Paul McMahan [23]; 17. 11-Ian Madsen [22]; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [24]; 19. 10-Zeb Wise [21]; 20. OO-Thomas Meseraull [20]; 21. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [18]; 22. 22-Ryan Broughton [3]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [11]; 24. 21-Carson Short [5] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-15), Cap Henry (16-21), Rico Abreu (22), Cap Henry (23-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)
17. Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana (May 22, 2021): Cap Henry

All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation Points Standings (as of 5/22/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 434
2. Bill Balog - 418
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 414
4. Justin Peck - 410
5. Rico Abreu - 406

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/22/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1640
2. Ian Madsen - 1604
3. Justin Peck - 1604
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1562
5. Zeb Wise - 1542
6. Bill Balog - 1522
7. Cory Eliason - 1506
8. Cap Henry - 1496
9. Paul McMahan - 1426
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1410

 

 

Tyler Courtney caps Circle City sweep with $10,000 finale win over Rico Abreu


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 21, 2021) - Padding a stretch of success that now includes three victories in his last four FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 starts, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney represented his hometown fanbase well on Friday evening and steered his Clauson Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink, Turbo, No. 7BC sprint car to another All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation win at Circle City Raceway, officially sweeping the weekend and collecting a total winner’s share equaling $16,000; $6,000 during the Thursday opener and $10,000 during the Friday finale.

In addition, Courtney’s Friday night win allowed the Indianapolis, Indiana-native to take control of the All Star Circuit of Champions points lead, simultaneously extending his Indiana Invasion points standings lead to 12 markers over “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg. The Indiana Invasion overall champion will earn a $10,000 bonus.

“This is surreal,” Tyler Courtney said in Circle City victory lane. “These guys make my job so easy. This team gives me the best opportunity to come out here and compete with the best, as well as be at the top of our game. It’s my job to capitalize and right now we are hitting on all eight cylinders. We still have two more races this weekend and a lot more money up for grabs.”

Courtney, who now owns five consecutive top-two finishes with Tony Stewart’s All Stars, was forced to fend off St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu during his route to Circle City victory lane. Starting alongside Abreu on the front row, the top two exchanged positions on two occasions during the 40-lap blockbuster, the first with Abreu sling-shotting around Courtney to take command on lap 14. Eleven laps later, Courtney was back in control, utilizing the bottom groove at the exit of turn four to sneak back by Abreu on lap 25.

Despite the first 22 laps being slowed for five cautions, laps 23 through 40 went non-stop, ultimately creating what would be an exciting duel in traffic between Courtney and Abreu. Although Courtney remained on top until the conclusion, Abreu did his best to get back by the former USAC National Sprint Car champion, pounding the cushion all the way around Circle City’s quarter-mile.

Lapped traffic with ten to go created one last opportunity to Abreu, but despite the attempts, Courtney persevered, eventually extending his lead to just shy of one second by feature’s end. Hunter Schuerenberg would climb eight spots to finish third, followed by Scotty Thiel, and recent high school graduate, Zeb Wise.

“Getting to win in your home city, in front of all of your friends and family, is really cool,” Courtney continued. “To come to a place that is brand new with a lot of unknowns and be this fast says a lot about our team right now. I’m having a blast out here.”

The four-night Indiana takeover will continue on Saturday, May 22, with a visit to Gas City I-69 Speedway. Only the second All Star appearance in Series history, the Saturday night showstopper will award a $6,000 payday. Dale Blaney, the all-time win leader with “America’s Series,” was the first and only All Star to win at Gas City, scoring a victory on September 17, 2004.

Growing into one of the most sought after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation will conclude on Sunday, May 23, with the third running of the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Kokomo Speedway. Like years prior, a $26,000 payday will be awarded to the main event winner.

Conducted at three different tracks during its three year run, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race held its inaugural event in 2019 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The 2020 edition was hosted at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and All Star owner, Tony Stewart, won the first-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson earned last season’s $26,000 share.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Circle City Raceway - Friday, May 21, 2021
Event: All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation
Entries: 30
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Sam Hafertepe Jr. | 11.518
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Gio Scelzi | 11.450
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Paul McMahan
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Carson Short
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Critter Malone
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Brady Bacon (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.450; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.453; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.459; 4. 14-Kerry Madsen, 11.532; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.608; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.622; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.635; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.646; 9. 13-Justin Peck, 11.669; 10. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.719; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.723; 12. 5-Paul McMahan, 11.729; 13. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.733; 14. 4-Cap Henry, 11.744; 15. 11-Ian Madsen, 11.765; 16. 21-Carson Short, 11.798; 17. OO-Thomas Meseraull, 11.862; 18. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 11.915; 19. 91x-Cale Thomas, 11.923; 20. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 11.926; 21. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.927; 22. 22-Ryan Broughton, 11.979; 23. 20G-Noah Gass, 12.048; 24. 7-Critter Malone, 12.055; 25. 69-Brady Bacon, 12.079; 26. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.124; 27. 6-Chris Phillips, 12.179; 28. O2-Brandon Long, 12.181; 29. 98-Clinton Boyles, 12.218; 30. 55m-McKenna Haase, 12.239

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 14-Kerry Madsen [3]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 6. 69-Brady Bacon [9]; 7. 21-Carson Short [6]; 8. 91X-Cale Thomas [7]; 9. O2-Brandon Long [10]; 10. 22-Ryan Broughton [8]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [3]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 6. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [7]; 7. 20G-Noah Gass [8]; 8. 98-Clinton Boyles [10]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 10. OO-Thomas Meseraull [6]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 6. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 7-Critter Malone [8]; 9. 55M-McKenna Haase [10]; 10. 6-Chris Phillips [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 7. 14-Kerry Madsen [7]; 8. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 21-Carson Short [1]; 2. OO-Thomas Meseraull [2]; 3. 20G-Noah Gass [4]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 5. 91X-Cale Thomas [5]; 6. 98-Clinton Boyles [7]; 7. 7-Critter Malone [6]; 8. 55M-McKenna Haase [9]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 10. O2-Brandon Long [11]; 11. 22-Ryan Broughton [10]; 12. 6-Chris Phillips [12]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [3]; 7. 69-Brady Bacon [18]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [10]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [12]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [14]; 12. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [17]; 13. 14-Kerry Madsen [7]; 14. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 15. OO-Thomas Meseraull [20]; 16. 11-Ian Madsen [13]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [15]; 18. 21-Carson Short [19]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass [21]; 20. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [25]; 21. 98-Clinton Boyles [24]; 22. 91X-Cale Thomas [23]; 23. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 24. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [16]; 25. 18-Gio Scelzi [8] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-13), Rico Abreu (14-24), Tyler Courtney (25-40)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)
16. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 21, 2021): Tyler Courtney (3)

All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation Points Standings (as of 5/21/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 300
2. Hunter Schuerenberg - 288
3. Zeb Wise - 282
4. Bill Balog - 274
5. Justin Peck - 270

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/21/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 1506
2. Ian Madsen - 1488
3. Justin Peck - 1464
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1436
5. Zeb Wise - 1430
6. Bill Balog - 1378
7. Cory Eliason - 1370
8. Cap Henry - 1346
9. Paul McMahan - 1308
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1296

 

 

Tyler Courtney opens All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation with win at Circle City Raceway

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 20, 2021) - For the second time in three starts, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, earning his second during round one of the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation at the all-new Circle City Raceway at Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Securing a $6,000 payday for his efforts, the driver of the Clauson Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink, Turbo, No. 7BC sprint car has not finished worse than second in four consecutive All Star starts, acquiring his first Series victory at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Friday, May 14.

Nearly capitalizing on a restart with three to go, Marion, Illinois’ Carson Short finished second at Circle City, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, and Bill Balog. Earning the pole position by way of dash victory, Schuerenberg led the opening circuit before Courtney drove by the Vermeer Motorsports entry at the exit of turn four the following lap.

In addition, the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation opener was the first-ever event held at Circle City Raceway;the All Stars will return Friday for a $10,000-to-win finale.

“Man, this is awesome,” Tyler Courtney said in All Star victory lane. “We needed to get that first win out of the way to build some positive momentum on our side, and here we are. To say I’m the first-ever winner at Circle City is pretty cool. They did a phenomenal job with this place. It’s only going to go up from here. And I’m excited to have a track only thirty minutes from home.”

As mentioned, a caution with three laps remaining opened the door for Short. After working his way forward from seventh to second in just ten laps, Short was in hot pursuit of the Clauson Marshall Racing entry, keeping the familiar No. 7BC in sight even when the frontrunners found themselves battling with slower cars. Four cautions in the first 20 circuits kept traffic out of the equation during the early stages of the 35-lapper, but a round of slower cars soon entered the picture with less than ten laps remaining; the eventual caution on lap 33 ended the confrontation.

Letting it all hang out in the final three laps, Short utilized the very bottom groove to eventually pull even with “Sunshine.” Despite a last-ditch effort slider through turns three and four, Courtney held strong, squeezing back by Short to lead the final circuit and ultimately earn his second All Star win in less than a week; the final margin of victory was .142 seconds.

“I kinda got too conservative there on that last restart,” Courtney added. “We almost gave it away, but luckily for us Carson (Short) is a good, clean racer and he left me just enough room off of four to get back by. We led the lap that counts and that’s all that matters.”

With points being tallied during the entire Indiana road trip, the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation champion will be awarded a $10,000 top prize, with second through fifth awarded $7,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to Circle City with a $10,000-to-win blockbuster on Friday, May 21. Competition will move to Gas City I-69 Speedway on Saturday, May 22, followed by the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Kokomo Speedway on Sunday, May 23.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Circle City Raceway - Thursday, May 20, 2021
Event: All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation
Entries: 31
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Hunter Schuerenberg | 11.547
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Cory Eliason | 11.786
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Scott Thiel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Thomas Meseraull
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Thomas Meseraull
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Brady Bacon
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Ryan Broughton
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Clinton Boyles (+12)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.786; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.801; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel, 11.816; 4. 21-Carson Short, 11.846; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 11.858; 6. 69-Brady Bacon, 12.280; 7. 22-Ryan Broughton, 12.287; 8. O7-Zach Hampton, 12.461

Group (B)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 12.226; 2. 91x-Cale Thomas, 12.311; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.342; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 12.354; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.381; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.391; 7. 55m-McKenna Haase, 12.865; 8. 83-Wes McIntyre, 13.070

Group (C)
1. 14-Kerry Madsen, 12.215; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 12.463; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.519; 4. OO-Thomas Meseraull, 12.664; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.694; 6. 7-Critter Malone, 12.820; 7. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson, 12.827; 8. 20G-Noah Gass, 12.830

Group (D)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 12.247; 2. 5-Paul McMahan, 12.603; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.865; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.951; 5. 98-Clinton Boyles, 13.119; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.442; 7. 6-Chris Phillips, 13.444

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 21-Carson Short [1]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 6. 22-Ryan Broughton [7]; 7. 69-Brady Bacon [6]; 8. O7-Zach Hampton [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 3. 91x-Cale Thomas [3]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 5. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [1]; 6. 55m-McKenna Haase [7]; 7. 83-Wes McIntyre [8]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. OO-Thomas Meseraull [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 14-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [7]; 7. 20G-Noah Gass [8]; 8. 7-Critter Malone [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 5. 5-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. 98-Clinton Boyles [5]; 7. 6-Chris Phillips [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 21-Carson Short [4]; 5. 13-Justin Peck [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. OO-Thomas Meseraull [1]; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 3. 14-Kerry Madsen [5]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 11-Ian Madsen [3]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 69-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [3]; 3. 98-Clinton Boyles [5]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 5. 22-Ryan Broughton [2]; 6. 20G-Noah Gass [6]; 7. 83-Wes McIntyre [7]; 8. 55M-McKenna Haase [4]; 9. 6-Chris Phillips [8]; 10. 7-Critter Malone [10]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 2. 21-Carson Short [7]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [13]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [11]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [9]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 8. 14-Kerry Madsen [6]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [17]; 10. 11-Ian Madsen [10]; 11. 98-Clinton Boyles [23]; 12. 19AZ-Tanner Thorson [22]; 13. OO-Thomas Meseraull [2]; 14. 69-Brady Bacon [21]; 15. 73-Scotty Thiel [4]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 17. 5-Paul McMahan [19]; 18. 24-Rico Abreu [24]; 19. 91X-Cale Thomas [14]; 20. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [18]; 21. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 22. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 23. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 24. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [16] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1), Tyler Courtney (2-35)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt
15. Circle City Raceway, Indiana (May 20, 2021): Tyler Courtney (2)

All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation Points Standings (as of 5/20/21):
1. Tyler Courtney - 150
2. Carson Short - 146
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 144
4. Zeb Wise - 142
5. Bill Balog - 140

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/20/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 1370
2. Tyler Courtney - 1356
3. Justin Peck - 1332
4. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1292
5. Zeb Wise - 1290
6. Cory Eliason - 1248
7. Bill Balog - 1244
8. Cap Henry - 1216
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 1186
10. Paul McMahan - 1170

 

All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation activates Thursday at Circle City

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 18, 2021) - In just two days, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take center stage in the Hoosier State, set to battle for four straight nights at three Indiana bullrings, all of which kicking-off on Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, with a two-night stay at the all-new Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dubbed the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation, competitors will not only duel for a total winner’s share equaling $48,000 over the four-day extended weekend, but a points fund equaling $26,000 will also be distributed among the top-five in the final weekend standings. The All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation champion will be awarded a $10,000 top prize, with second through fifth awarded $7,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively.

The Circle City visit will not only activate a high profile weekend for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, but the All Star doubleheader will also be the facility’s debut event and will award a total winner’s share equaling $16,000; $6,000 on Thursday and $10,000 on Friday.

The four-night Indiana takeover will continue on Saturday, May 22, with a visit to Gas City I-69 Speedway. Only the second All Star appearance in Series history, the Saturday night showstopper will award a $6,000 payday. Dale Blaney, the all-time win leader with “Amercia’s Series,” was the first and only All Star to win at Gas City, scoring a victory on September 17, 2004.

Growing into one of the most sought-after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation will conclude on Sunday, May 23, with the third running of the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Like years prior, a $26,000 payday will be awarded to the main event winner.

Conducted at three different tracks during its three year run, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race held its inaugural event in 2019 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The 2020 edition was hosted at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and All Star owner, Tony Stewart, won the first-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race; Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson earned last season’s $26,000 share.

Ian Madsen will enter the four-race swing as the current All Star Circuit of Champions point leader, holding down the top spot over recent first-time winner, Tyler Courtney. Courtney, at the helm of Clauson Marshall Racing’s No. 7BC, earned his first-ever All Star victory during Mace Thomas Classic competition at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Incidentally, another first-time Series winner, Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt, earned top honors just 24 hours later at Dirt Oval at Route 66.

Two-time winner in 2021 and former point leader, Justin Peck will enter Circle City third in the title chase, followed by Zeb Wise and Hunter Schuerenberg.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

May 20 | Circle City Raceway, Indiana
Web: www.circlecityraceway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

May 21 | Circle City Raceway, Indiana
Web: www.circlecityraceway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

May 22 | Gas City I-69 Speedway, Indiana
Web: www.gascityi69speedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

May 23 | Kokomo Speedway, Indiana
Web: www.kokomospeedway.net
Driver’s Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/15/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 1240
2. Tyler Courtney - 1206
3. Justin Peck - 1194
4. Zeb Wise - 1148
5. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1148
6. Cory Eliason - 1142
7. Cap Henry - 1108
8. Bill Balog - 1104
9. Paul McMahan - 1054
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1054

 

 

Kyle Reinhardt on top at Dirt Oval @ Route 66 for first-ever All Star victory

JOLIET, Ill. (May 15, 2021) - It was a weekend of firsts for the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt is now the newest member of the All Star winner’s club, etching his name in the Series history books with a wire-to-wire victory at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois. Earning $8,000 for his first-ever All Star triumph, Reinhardt, aboard the RQM Enterprises, Capitol Renegade, No. 91 sprint car, was actually the second All Star Rookie of the Year contender to score their first Series win this weekend. Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney nailed down an $8,500 victory at I-96 Speedway just one night prior.

“This is pretty unreal,” Reinhardt said, an engineer by trade who traded in the workplace for a steering wheel. “I just can’t thank all of the people who stuck behind me enough. I wouldn’t have been able to stop working to race without their help and support. This is just unreal.”

Although Reinhardt was able to control all 25 circuits, it was not a walk in the park, as Courtney and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason each did their best to overtake the Garden State native, giving little slack especially during single-file restarts.

Lapped traffic also played a major role over the course of the 25-lapper. Between laps 13 and 21, slower cars attempted to create a near-impenetrable road block for Reinhardt around the track’s bottom groove, ultimately allowing Courtney to keep pace with his fellow Series rookie. A late-race caution with four laps remaining actually sealed the deal for Reinhardt, creating a clear track and clean air for his final four circuits.

“I had a good pace going and I was able to get by a couple slower cars, but I ended up getting held up a lot by one. Even then, I wasn’t sure what was going on behind me,” Reinhardt continued. “When that last caution came out and they said over the raceceiver that there were 21 laps down, I actually took a big breath and relaxed a little bit because I thought we were going to be ‘OK.’”

Courtney held on to finish second, followed by Eliason, Cap Henry, and the “Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog.

Up next, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take center stage in the Hoosier State, set to battle for four straight nights at three Indiana bullrings, all of which kicking-off on Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, with a two-night stay at the all-new Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dubbed the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation, competitors will not only duel for a total winner’s share equaling $48,000 over the four-day extended weekend, but a points fund equaling $26,000 will also be distributed among the top-five in the final weekend standings. The All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation champion will be awarded a $10,000 top prize, with second through fifth awarded $7,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Dirt Oval at Route 66 - Saturday, May 15, 2021
Event: The Open Wheel Slam
Entries: 28
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Bill Balog | 13.233
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Bill Balog | 13.024
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: T.J. Michael
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Matt Wiese
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: T.J. Michael (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.024; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.063; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.129; 4. 13-Justin Peck, 13.166; 5. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.170; 6. 11-Ian Madsen, 13.176; 7. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.220; 8. 67-Buddy Kofoid, 13.254; 9. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.273; 10. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.290; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.322; 12. 4-Cap Henry, 13.325; 13. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.342; 14. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 13.345; 15. 23-Russel Borland, 13.428; 16. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 13.449; 17. 39-Jake Blackhurst, 13.498; 18. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 13.533; 19. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 13.540; 20. 68-Dave Uttech, 13.600; 21. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 13.646; 22. 25-Danny Schlafer, 13.662; 23. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 13.732; 24. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.788; 25. 19B-Jack Berger, 14.182; 26. 29-Hunter Custer, 14.407; 27. 45-Matt Wiese, 14.482; 28. 73-Scotty Thiel, 56.021

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 3. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 5. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [6]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 8. 25-Danny Schlafer [8]; 9. 19B-Jack Berger [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 67-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 7bc-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. 39-Jake Blackhurst [6]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [5]; 7. 20r-Robbie Pribnow [8]; 8. 68-Dave Uttech [7]; 9. 29-Hunter Custer [9]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [5]; 6. 4B-Scott Biertzer [7]; 7. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [8]; 8. 9K-Kyle Schuett [6]; 9. 45-Matt Wiese [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 7. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog [6]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 2. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [4]; 3. 9K-Kyle Schuett [2]; 4. 68-Dave Uttech [5]; 5. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [3]; 6. 29-Hunter Custer [8]; 7. 45-Matt Wiese [9]; 8. 25-Danny Schlafer [6]; 9. 73-Scotty Thiel [10]; 10. 19B-Jack Berger [7]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 7. 11-Ian Madsen [11]; 8. 67-Buddy Kofoid [9]; 9. 39-Jake Blackhurst [15]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [19]; 11. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [17]; 12. 5-Paul McMahan [7]; 13. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [16]; 14. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [14]; 15. 68-Dave Uttech [22]; 16. 23-Russel Borland [13]; 17. 4B-Scott Biertzer [18]; 18. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [20]; 19. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [23]; 20. 29-Hunter Custer [24]; 21. 9K-Kyle Schuett [21]; 22. 10-Zeb Wise [12]; 23. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 24. 13-Justin Peck [6] Lap Leaders: Kyle Reinhardt (1-25)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney
14. Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois (May 15, 2021): Kyle Reinhardt

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/15/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 1240
2. Tyler Courtney - 1206
3. Justin Peck - 1194
4. Zeb Wise - 1148
5. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1148
6. Cory Eliason - 1142
7. Cap Henry - 1108
8. Bill Balog - 1104
9. Paul McMahan - 1054
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 1054

 

 

Tyler Courtney scores first-ever All Star victory in Mace Thomas Classic at I-96 Speedway

LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (May 14, 2021) - For the first time in his career, Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so in big money fashion during I-96 Speedway’s Mace Thomas Classic on Friday, May 14. “Sunshine,” who started sixth on the main event grid before officially climbing his way into the All Star history books, earned $8,500 for his efforts, eventually holding off a pair of All Star championship contenders in Ian Madsen and Justin Peck.

Not taking command until just before the midpoint of the 30-lap contest, Courtney, aboard the Clauson Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink, No. 7BC sprint car, put himself within striking distance early, ultimately utilizing a stacked field after a caution on lap five to sneak by CJB Motorsports’ Paul McMahan for third. At the time, Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Ian Madsen held down the top spot, followed by Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason.

Unfortunately for Eliason, caution flags waved on his behalf on lap 13, forced to go pit-side with a disintegrated right rear tire. Eliason’s misfortune allowed Courtney to inherit the second position.

The ensuing restart gave Courtney an opportunity to make a bid for the lead, using the very top groove at the exit of turn four to squeeze by Ian Madsen on lap 14. From that point forward, it was all Tyler Courtney at the front of the field, surviving three more cautions and a short run in with traffic before crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory equaling 2.48 seconds.

“This makes it all worth it,” an elated Tyler Courtney said in I-96 Speedway victory lane. “We have a lot of great partners and a lot of support behind us and they all make this possible. I owe it all to the guys at the shop. We’ve had a lot of bad luck, but we kept pushing through. We’ve been so close but we finally got it.

“We’re going to enjoy this win as long as we can,” Courtney continued. “I’m sure during our trip to Joliet it will all finally set in. It’s so hard to win races, especially in a form of racing so new to me, but we’ve got one heck of a team. If you want to contend for a championship, these are the guys you have to beat. To do it once is good, but we want more.”

Ian Madsen held on to finish second to also maintain the current All Star championship point lead, followed by Justin Peck, Paul McMahan, and Rico Abreu.

“I can’t thank Sam and the entire Sam McGhee Motorsports team enough for the opportunity,” Ian Madsen said, who owns a 12-point margin in the title chase over Justin Peck. “The team is doing an incredible job. We’ve been really close every night so hopefully we can snag one of these sooner or later.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend sweep with a visit to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, on Saturday, May 15. The IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will be joining the All Star Circuit of Champions for the one-night takeover, accompanied by a loaded roster including the likes of Scotty Thiel, Jake Blackhurst, Scott Neitzel, Jeremy Schultz, and Russ Borland. Dubbed the Open Wheel Slam, Saturday’s All Stars vs IRA showcase will award an $8,000 top prize; the first All Star visit to the Chicagoland venue since June 29, 2019.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-96 Speedway - Friday, May 14, 2021
Event: Mace Thomas Classic
Entries: 32
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Cory Eliason | 13.456
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck | 13.086
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Brinton Marvel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Paul McMahan
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Greg Wilson
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Ian Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cale Thomas
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Max Stambaugh
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 67-Buddy Kofoid, 13.400; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.429; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.482; 4. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 13.546; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 13.549; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson, 13.722; 7. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 13.751; 8. 27K-Zac Broughman, 14.667

Group (B)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 13.243; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.244; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel, 13.279; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 13.418; 5. 97-Cale Thomas, 13.435; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 13.514; 7. 27QB-Quentin Blonde, 14.476; 8. 5s-Max Stambaugh, 99.998

Group (C)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 13.086; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.348; 3. 5-Paul McMahan, 13.370; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.488; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.619; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.877; 7. 27-Justin Adams, 14.044; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 14.079

Group (D)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.330; 2. 71h-Ryan Ruhl, 13.759; 3. 85-Dustin Daggett, 13.791; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.795; 5. 4T-Josh Turner, 14.229; 6. 23-Russel Borland, 14.415; 7. 2A-Allen Aldrich, 14.516; 8. 16c-Chase Ridenour, 99.999

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 67-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [1]; 7. 41-Thomas Schinderle [7]; 8. 27K-Zac Broughman [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [1]; 2. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 97-Cale Thomas [5]; 7. 5S-Max Stambaugh [8]; 8. 27QB-Quentin Blonde [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 5-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [8]; 8. 27-Justin Adams [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 2. 85-Dustin Daggett [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [3]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [6]; 6. 4T-Josh Turner [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 67-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 3. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 5. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [3]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 97-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [2]; 3. 41-Thomas Schinderle [5]; 4. 22M-Dan McCarron [3]; 5. 5S-Max Stambaugh [7]; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 7. 27QB-Quentin Blonde [9]; 8. 4T-Josh Turner [4]; 9. 27K-Zac Broughman [10]; 10. 27-Justin Adams [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [14]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [15]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [17]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 9. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [16]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 11. 67-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 12. 97-Cale Thomas [21]; 13. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [22]; 14. 2-Ricky Peterson [19]; 15. 85-Dustin Daggett [13]; 16. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [10]; 17. 73-Scotty Thiel [7]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 20. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 22. 23-Russel Borland [20]; 23. 41-Thomas Schinderle [23]; 24. 22M-Dan McCarron [24] Lap Leaders: Ian Madsen (1-13), Tyler Courney (14-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.
13. I-96 Speedway, Michigan (May 14, 2021): Tyler Courtney

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/14/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 1104
2. Justin Peck - 1092
3. Tyler Courtney - 1060
4. Zeb Wise - 1042
5. Hunter Schuerenberg - 1010
6. Cory Eliason - 998
7. Cap Henry - 966
8. Bill Balog - 964
9. Paul McMahan - 928
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 904

 

 

All Stars set to invade I-96 and Route 66 for $16,500 potential

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 12, 2021) - For the first time in 2021, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take their talents to Michigan and Illinois, set to invade a pair of ovals over two days while battling for a total winner’s share equaling $16,500. In addition, the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will join the traveling All Stars during their visit to the Land of Lincoln on Saturday; the first of five head-to-head battles between the All Star Circuit of Champions and the Wisconsin-based IRA this season.

The Mace Thomas Classic will be the first event on the weekend agenda, highlighting competition at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Friday, May 14. The event, the first All Star visit to I-96 Speedway - the first All Star visit to Michigan, period - since August 16, 2019, will award a $8,500 top prize. Three-year All Star competitor, Cory Eliason, was the last to earn a Series victory in the Wolverine State, scoring the win over Dale Blaney and Justin Peck.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend sweep with a visit to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, on Saturday, May 15. As mentioned, the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will be joining the All Star Circuit of Champions for the one-night takeover, accompanied by a loaded roster including the likes of Scotty Thiel, Jake Blackhurst, Scott Neitzel, Jeremy Schultz, and Russ Borland. Dubbed the Open Wheel Slam, Saturday’s All Stars vs IRA showcase will award an $8,000 top prize; the first All Star visit to the Chicagoland venue since June 29, 2019.

Three-time Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, was the last to park in All Star victory lane at Route 66, charging ahead from ninth while holding back a pair of open wheel veterans in Dale Blaney and Paul McMahan.

Sam McGhee Motorsports, with Ian Madsen at the helm, will enter the weekend as the current All Star Circuit of Champions point leader, holding a ten-point margin over two-time Series winner, Justin Peck.

Although Madsen has yet to score a victory thus far in 2021, his consistency has been the key, earning six top-ten finishes in his first seven point-earning starts. Madsen acquired the point lead at the conclusion of last Sunday’s visit to Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Peck, who held the championship lead to that point, suffered from a “DNF” allowing Madsen to capitalize.

“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney is currently third in the All Star championship standings, followed by second-year All Star Zeb Wise and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason.

Hunter Schuerenberg is sixth in the title chase, followed by ten-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion, Bill Balog, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, All Star veteran and CJB Motorsports pilot, Paul McMahan, and Rookie of the Year Contender, Kyle Reinhardt.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

May 14 | I-96 Speedway, Michigan
Web: www.i96speedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.

May 15 | Dirt Oval at Route 66, Illinois
Web: www.dirtoval66.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/2/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 958
2. Justin Peck - 948
3. Tyler Courtney - 910
4. Zeb Wise - 904
5. Cory Eliason - 888
6. Hunter Schuerenberg - 876
7. Bill Balog - 856
8. Cap Henry - 830
9. Paul McMahan - 786
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 774

 

 

Sam Hafertepe Jr. leads them all for Tri-City Raceway Park win with FloRacing All Stars

FRANKLIN, Pa. (May 2, 2021) - Not only did Sam Hafertepe Jr. snap a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winless streak that dates back to 2008, the Sunnyvale, Texas-native earned some redemption in the process, ultimately exchanging his midpack B-Main performance from Sharon Speedway on Saturday for a $6,000 victory at Tri-City Raceway Park on Sunday.

Utilizing the pole position via dash victory, Sam Jr. led all 25 circuits at the Franklin, Pennsylvania, venue, forced to outrun a trio of All Star championship contenders such as Justin Peck, Tyler Courtney, and Ian Madsen. Bumping his career All Star win total to two, Hafertepe’s last visit to victory lane with “America’s Series” occurred at North Florida Speedway in 2008. Incidentally, that was his first-ever win in a 410c.i. powerplant.

“Being out front was the place to be tonight,” Hafertepe Jr. said in Tri-City Raceway Park victory lane, driver of the Hill's Racing Team, Townline Variety, Heidbreder Foundation Service, Kiebler & Sons Lawn, No. 15H. “It was obvious where we had to run to get around some of the tricky spots. After last night, we were really beating our heads off the wall, but to end things like this is pretty awesome for my guys.”

Mastering what proved to be a tricky and choppy racing surface, Hafertepe was rarely pressured during his 25-lap campaign, forced to deal with slower traffic on two occasions before cautions allowed for clean air and a clear track. Even when traffic was a factor, Sam maneuvered effortlessly, using the bottom and top grooves to keep from disintegrating any momentum.

Buch Motorsports’ Justin Peck, who entered the evening as the All Star championship points leader, was probably Hafertepe’s biggest threat during the evening’s main event. The Sharon Speedway winner from one night prior climbed from eighth to fourth in just two circuits, all before battling ahead two more positions by lap 17. Unfortunately for Peck, a rut between turns one and two would get the best of the Monrovia, Indiana-native on lap 18 causing the ever-familiar No. 13 to lose control and tumble; Peck was uninjured.

After the red flag incident for Peck, Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney, who maintained the second position the entire distance before losing the spot to Peck on lap 17, would regain his two hole spot, followed by Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Ian Madsen. From that point forward, the top three remained the same. Hafertepe would go on to win by .528 seconds over Courtney, Madsen, Bill Balog, and Cap Henry.

“We’ve been getting our butts beat with the Outlaws pretty good which forced us to make some big strides to get better,” Hafertepe continued. “We decided to come up here and try our hand with these guys. We actually expected to come up here and get two slick tracks in a row, but the surface tonight threw us a curveball. Moisture is where we’ve been really good and tonight we were able to capitalize on that.”

With his podium finish, and Peck's misfortune, Ian Madsen is now the All Star championship points leader by ten markers over Justin Peck.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition with a two-day sweep through Michigan and Illinois, first visiting I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Friday, May 14, followed by a stop at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, on Saturday, May 15. Each event will award a minimum of $8,000 with Friday’s Mace Thomas Classic at I-96 paying an $8,500 top prize.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Tri-City Raceway Park - Sunday, May 2, 2021
Event: All Stars Return to Tri-City Raceway Park
Entries: 34
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Justin Peck - 15.230
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Justin Peck - 14.998
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Bill Balog
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Matt Farnham
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cap Henry
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Ian Madsen
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Paul McMahan
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Darin Gallagher
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Sam Hafertepe Jr.
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Paul McMahan (+13)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.085; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.401; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.440; 4. 6-Bob Felmlee, 15.531; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.731; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.927; 7. 28-Skylar Gee, 15.993; 8. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 18.217; 9. 66-Ken Rossey, 32.242

Group (B)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 15.002; 2. 3C-Cale Conley, 15.159; 3. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 15.180; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.223; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 15.250; 6. 5-Paul McMahan, 15.369; 7. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 15.371; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.623; 9. 29-Michael Bauer, 15.677

Group (C)
1. 13-Justin Peck, 14.998; 2. 19-Paige Polyak, 15.276; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.393; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 15.438; 5. 97-Gary Taylor, 15.573; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.823; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.941; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 16.655

Group (D)
1. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.375; 2. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 15.493; 3. 11B-Carl Bowser, 15.524; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 15.534; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.603; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.642; 7. 7k-Dan Shetler, 15.660; 8. 12-Darin Gallagher, 15.719

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [6]; 6. 28-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. 66-Ken Rossey [9]; 8. 6-Bob Felmlee [1]; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7NY-Matt Farnham [2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 3. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [5]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [6]; 7. O7-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 9. 29-Michael Bauer [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [1]; 4. 19-Paige Polyak [3]; 5. 97-Gary Taylor [5]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 11B-Carl Bowser [2]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo [3]; 7. 12-Darin Gallagher [8]; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 7NY-Matt Farnham [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. O7-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 4. 21N-Frankie Nervo [3]; 5. 12-Darin Gallagher [6]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 28-Skylar Gee [5]; 9. 66-Ken Rossey [8]; 10. 7K-Dan Shetler [10]; 11. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [13]; 12. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 13. 29-Michael Bauer [12]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [9]; 8. 5-Paul McMahan [21]; 9. 19-Paige Polyak [14]; 10. 10-Zeb Wise [17]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [10]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 13. 11B-Carl Bowser [11]; 14. 8M-TJ Michael [23]; 15. 13M-Brandon Matus [20]; 16. 21N-Frankie Nervo [24]; 17. 13-Justin Peck [8]; 18. 7NY-Matt Farnham [4]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [19]; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs [15]; 21. O7-Lucas Wolfe [22]; 22. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 23. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [13]; 24. 97-Gary Taylor [18] Lap Leaders: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (1-25)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri
11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)
12. Tri-City Raceway Park, Pennsylvania (May 2, 2021): Sam Hafertepe Jr.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/2/21):
1. Ian Madsen - 958
2. Justin Peck - 948
3. Tyler Courtney - 910
4. Zeb Wise - 904
5. Cory Eliason - 888
6. Hunter Schuerenberg - 876
7. Bill Balog - 856
8. Cap Henry - 830
9. Paul McMahan - 786
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 774

 

 

Justin Peck goes wire-to-wire at Sharon Speedway for Buckeye Cup triumph

HARTFORD, Ohio (May 1, 2021) - Justin Peck has certainly found his stride in the Buckeye State, as the Monrovia, Indiana-native scored his second FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2021 season, doing so during Sharon Speedway’s annual Buckeye Cup on Saturday, May 1. Peck, driver of the Buch Motorsports No. 13 entry, led every circuit of the 30-lap contest to solidify his $6,000 payday, ultimately withstanding pressure from Cole Duncan and Dave Blaney before stretching his legs to a near-straightaway advantage. Impressive enough, Peck is now two for two in the Buckeye State this season during All Star championship points competition, knocking down his first during Attica’s Spring Nationals on Saturday, April 3.

Peck’s Buckeye Cup triumph also bumped his overall All Star win total to three, earning his first during a start at Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, on June 10, 2017. In addition, Peck remains in control of the All Star championship standings, holding down an 18-point lead over Ian Madsen.

“We just keep working. That’s the name of the game. We keep working and we keep getting better,” an elated Justin Peck said in Sharon Speedway victory lane, driver of the Coastal Race Parts, The Tree Center, No. 13 sprint car. “I tried to lose that race there pretty early on by running the top and smacking the wall. I actually knocked the ladder out of the car before we even got ten laps in. I just had to smarten up a little bit after that. I knew we had a fast race car. I just needed to finish the race.”

Working the very edge of Sharon Speedway’s smooth, but slick racing surface, Peck set the early tone, using his front row starting position to jump to an early advantage over Hunter Schuerenberg, Cole Duncan, Dave Blaney, and Ian Madsen.

Soon forced to rely on all available grooves and not just the top, Peck’s first and only hold up appeared in the form of traffic, stacking up quickly and eventually interfering with the leader for the first time on lap 11.

Although Peck did his best to navigate slower cars, a hornets nest was brewing behind him in the form of a fast closing Cole Duncan and smooth sailing Dave Blaney, each reeling in the Hoosier with every lap. With Duncan working the middle and Blaney working the bottom, the duo finally caught the tail tank of Peck by lap 16, now with no lappers between them and all separated by less than a second.

Despite a few brake checks in traffic, and continuous pressure from Duncan and Blaney, Peck prevailed, creating distance among the back markers and stretching his legs to almost a second. By lap 22, Peck had pushed his gap to three lappers between himself and Duncan.

With Peck now nowhere to be found, Duncan would have to settle for second, followed by Ian Madsen, Zeb Wise, and Bill Balog. Dave Blaney, who was battling in the third position at the time the final checkers flew, was eventually disqualified for missing the scales at the conclusion of the main event; he was scored 25th.

“We were able to put a whole night together,” Peck continued. “We qualified good enough tonight where we just had to transfer through our heat race to make the dash. And that’s the name of the game. You need to put yourself in a position early and start up front in these things. We fine tune things as the night goes on. I can’t thank everyone enough. It’s been a dream to drive for these guys.”

Hopping back across the Pennsylvania state line, Tri City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, will conclude the weekend’s agenda with a Sunday night showstopper on May 2. Ending a near-four year hiatus at the Venango County venue, the All Stars last visited Tri City on July 23, 2017, with the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer scoring the victory; Sunday’s return will award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Saturday, May 1, 2021 Event: Buckeye Cup Entries: 41 C&R Racing Hot Laps: Dave Blaney - 15.004 Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise - 15.266 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Dave Blaney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Skylar Gee Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Bill Balog Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Lee Jacobs Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Justin Peck Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cole Duncan Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Carl Bowser Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson FloRacing A-Main Winner: Justin Peck Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Paul McMahan (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 10-Zeb Wise, 15.266; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.821; 3. 10B-Dave Blaney, 15.895; 4. 5K-Adam Kekich, 15.927; 5. 11B-Carl Bowser, 15.944; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.106; 7. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 16.477; 8. 23-Darren Pifer, 16.615; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 16.862

Group (B) 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.679; 2. 97-Gary Taylor, 15.728; 3. 11-Ian Madsen, 15.769; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan, 15.797; 5. 5-Paul McMahan, 15.971; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 16.173; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.295; 8. 20B-Cody Bova, 17.143

Group (C) 1. 3C-Cale Conley, 15.795; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.398; 3. 28-Skylar Gee, 16.573; 4. 21BP-Brinton Marvel, 16.825; 5. 6-Bob Felmlee, 17.132; 6. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 17.223; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 99.980; 8. 55s-Matt Sherlcok, 99.990

Group (D) 1. 13-Justin Peck, 15.408; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 15.927; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.958; 4. 12-Darin Gallagher, 16.160; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus, 16.270; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.290; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 16.735; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.764

Group (E) 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.961; 2. 7k-Dan Shetler, 16.442; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.564; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 16.583; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.666; 6. 29-Michael Bauer, 16.667; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.972; 8. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 22.194

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10B-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 5. 11B-Carl Bowser [5]; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich [1]; 7. O7-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 9. 23-Darren Pifer [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 4. 97-Gary Taylor [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 5-Paul McMahan [5]; 7. 20B-Cody Bova [8]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 28-Skylar Gee [2]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 4. 6-Bob Felmlee [5]; 5. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [1]; 6. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [6]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 12-Darin Gallagher [1]; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [7]; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus [5]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 3. 29-Michael Bauer [6]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [1]; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler [3]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 8. 33W-Caleb Griffith [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 5. 10B-Dave Blaney [6]; 6. 28-Skylar Gee [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 6. 97-Gary Taylor [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 11B-Carl Bowser [2]; 2. 5K-Adam Kekich [1]; 3. O8-Dan Kuriger [3]; 4. 5-Paul McMahan [7]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 7. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 8. O7-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [16]; 10. 21BP-Brinton Marvel [6]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 12. 20B-Cody Bova [14]; 13. 23-Darren Pifer [20]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [12]; 15. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [10]; 16. 33W-Caleb Griffith [19]; 17. 33-Brent Matus [18]; 18. 21N-Frankie Nervo [13]; 19. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [15]; 20. 13M-Brandon Matus [17]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [14]; 9. 5-Paul McMahan [24]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [13]; 11. 97-Gary Taylor [12]; 12. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 13. 42-Sye Lynch [17]; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 15. O8-Dan Kuriger [23]; 16. 11B-Carl Bowser [21]; 17. 29-Michael Bauer [16]; 18. 28-Skylar Gee [11]; 19. 6-Bob Felmlee [20]; 20. 5K-Adam Kekich [22]; 21. 8M-TJ Michael [25]; 22. 22-Brandon Spithaler [15]; 23. 12-Darin Gallagher [18]; 24. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [19]; 25. 10B-Dave Blaney [9] Lap Leaders: Justin Peck (1-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: 1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz 2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel 3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2) 4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart 5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo 6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck 7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart 8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson 9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner 10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri 11. Sharon Speedway, Pennsylvania (May 1, 2021): Justin Peck (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 5/1/21): 1. Justin Peck - 832 2. Ian Madsen - 814 3. Cory Eliason - 776 4. Zeb Wise - 774 5. Tyler Courtney - 764 6. Hunter Schuerenberg - 738 7. Bill Balog - 714 8. Cap Henry - 690 9. Kyle Reinhardt - 668 10. Lucas Wolfe - 660

 

 

Afternoon rain and cold temperatures force Lernerville cancellation


SARVER, Pa. (April 30, 2021) - Soaking an already saturated Lernerville Speedway, a round of early afternoon rain showers, mixed with unseasonably cold temperatures, forced FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Lernerville officials to cancel Friday’s Lernerville Grand. Officials are working together to find a suitable make-up date. Any and all information will be announced when it becomes available.

Just across the Ohio line, Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will host its first of four All Star programs this season with the annual Buckeye Cup on Saturday, May 1. Awarding a $6,000 payday, Saturday’s Buckeye Cup will continue Sharon’s long and storied history with the traveling All Stars that dates back to 1970. The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to Sharon for an Ohio Sprint Speedweek appearance on Tuesday, June 15.

Hopping back across the Pennsylvania state line, Tri City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, will conclude the upcoming weekend’s agenda with a Sunday night showstopper on May 2. Ending a near-four year hiatus at the Venango County venue, the All Stars last visited Tri City on July 23, 2017, with the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer scoring the victory; Sunday’s return will award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

 

FloRacing All Stars set for Lernerville, Sharon, Tri City tripleheader

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 28, 2021) - The FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue its 2021 campaign with a three-pack along the Pennsylvania/Ohio state line, all of which kicking-off with a milestone event at the famed Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday, April 30.

Dubbed the Lernerville Grand presented by Alternative Power Sources, the All Star Circuit of Champions will headline Lernerville Speedway’s 1000th sprint car feature on Friday evening. As an extra incentive, the 1000th main event will award a $1,000 bonus, ultimately increasing the total winner’s share from $6,000 to $7,000. In addition, Friday’s Lernerville Grand will be the 41st appearance by Tony Stewart’s All Stars since first landing in Sarver on July 9, 1970.

Just across the Ohio line, Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will host its first of four All Star programs this season with the annual Buckeye Cup on Saturday, May 1. Awarding a $6,000 payday, Saturday’s Buckeye Cup will continue Sharon’s long and storied history with the traveling All Stars that also dates back to 1970, hosting its first Series appearance just 13 days after Lernerrville’s first. The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to Sharon for an Ohio Sprint Speedweek appearance on Tuesday, June 15.

Hopping back across the Pennsylvania state line, Tri City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, will conclude the upcoming weekend’s agenda with a Sunday night showstopper on May 2. Ending a near-four year hiatus at the Venango County venue, the All Stars last visited Tri City on July 23, 2017, with the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer scoring the victory; Sunday’s return will award a $6,000 payday.

Incidentally, like Lernerville and Sharon, Tri City also hosted an All Star event during the Series’ 1970 inaugural season; Bobbie Adamson was the victor.

Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck will enter the upcoming three-race weekend as the current championship points leader, padded by a victory during Attica Raceway Park’s Spring Nationals on Saturday, April 3. The pilot of the Buch Motorsports No. 13 entry has amassed three top-ten finishes in his first five point-earning starts, maintaining a 12-point margin over Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Ian Madsen.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason will enter the Lernerville/Sharon/Tri City stretch third in the championship standings, followed by Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney and the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:

April 30 | Lernerville Speedway, PA
Web: www.lernerville.com
Driver’s Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:45 p.m.

May 1 | Sharon Speedway, Ohio
Web: www.sharonspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:15 p.m.

May 2 | Tri City Raceway Park, PA
Web: www.tri-cityracewaypark.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5:45 p.m.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 4/18/21):
1. Justin Peck - 682
2. Ian Madsen - 670
3. Cory Eliason - 646
4. Tyler Courtney - 642
5. Brent Marks - 636
6. Zeb Wise - 632
7. Hunter Schuerenberg - 600
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 578
9. Bill Balog - 574

 

 

Four-race All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation to feature $26,000 points fund

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 26, 2021) - In less than one month, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take center stage in the Hoosier State, set to battle for four straight nights at three Indiana bullrings, all of which kicking-off on Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, with a two-night stay at the all-new Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dubbed the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation, competitors will not only duel for a total winner’s share equaling $48,000 over the four-day extended weekend, but a points fund equaling $26,000 will also be distributed among the top-five in the final weekend standings. The All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation champion will be awarded a $10,000 top prize, with second through fifth awarded $7,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively.

“I can’t wait for the Indiana Invasion,” said Kevin Rudeen of Rudeen Racing and Rayce Rudeen Foundation. “Four nights of top tier racing on amazing tracks. I am honored the Rayce Rudeen Foundation gets to be part of such an enormous event. I hope the work of RRF brings a halt to the stigmatism of addiction. With help from the All Star Circuit of Champions, as well as the three tracks and our foundation, I hope we can get information out to help those who are or who have loved ones battling addiction. I don’t want anyone to go through the loss that my family and I have been through. I cannot thank Tony Stewart with All Stars, as well as FloRacing for their support of this event.”

The Circle City visit will not only activate a high profile weekend for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, but the All Star doubleheader will also be the facility’s debut event and will award a total winner’s share equaling $16,000; $6,000 on Thursday and $10,000 on Friday.

The four-night Indiana takeover will continue Saturday, May 22, with a visit to Gas City I-69 Speedway. Only the second All Star appearance in Series history, the Saturday night showstopper will award a $6,000 payday. Dale Blaney, the all-time win leader with “America’s Series,” was the first and only All Star to win at Gas City, scoring a victory on September 17, 2004.

Growing into one of the most sought after prizes on the All Star campaign trail, the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation will conclude on Sunday, May 23, with the third running of the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Like years prior, a $26,000 payday will be awarded to the main event winner.

Conducted at three different tracks during its three year run, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race held its inaugural event in 2019 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The 2020 edition was hosted at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and All Star owner, Tony Stewart, won the first-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson earned last season’s $26,000 share.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: 1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz 2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel 3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2) 4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart 5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo 6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck 7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart 8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson 9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner 10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 4/18/21): 1. Justin Peck - 682 2. Ian Madsen - 670 3. Cory Eliason - 646 4. Tyler Courtney - 642 5. Brent Marks - 636 6. Zeb Wise - 632 7. Hunter Schuerenberg - 600 8. Kyle Reinhardt - 578 9. Bill Balog - 574 10. Lucas Wolfe - 570

 

 

Anthony Macri races by Rico Abreu to claim Johnny Grum Classic at Bedford Speedway

BEDFORD, Pa. (April 19, 2021) - Just one night following his incredible 19 position rally from 21st to finish second in Port Royal Speedway’s annual Keith Kauffman Classic, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri did one better, literally, and secured his first FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2021 season, doing so during Bedford Speedway’s Johnny Grum Classic on Sunday, April 18. The victory, earning Macri a $6,000 payday, was accomplished from the outside of row two, utilizing a restart with eight laps remaining to work by race-long leader and California invader, Rico Abreu.

“These guys gave me one hell of a car all weekend long and it finally paid off,” Anthony Macri explained in Bedford victory lane, driver of the Macri Concrete/J&S Fabrication/C&D Rigging, No. 39M sprint car. “I don’t know what to say, I’m out of breath. I just tried to pace myself there at the end and not do anything stupid.”

Abreu, who started on the pole by way of dash victory, led the first 22 circuits of the 30-lap contest. Setting sail around the very topside of the speedway, Abreu seemed uncatchable, but as traffic started to intensify, Abreu’s momentum began to suffer allowing Macri, who found his way to second for the first time on lap 11, to shrink Abreu’s command. Just as a battle for the lead was about to break out, caution flags appeared on lap 13 ultimately eliminating traffic and clearing the path for Abreu.

A similar situation would occur on lap 22, as heavy traffic entered the picture once again for Abreu forcing the driver of the Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing/Rowdy Energy No. 24 to check up on his speed. Caution flags returned to the speedway on lap 23, and although it rid the speedway of any slower traffic, Macri was more than ready for another opportunity at a single-file restart behind Abreu’s No. 24.

The second try proved to be the charm for the “Concrete Kid,” as the now two-time All Star Circuit of Champions winner dived to the bottom of turn one to drive across in front of Abreu. The move stuck, immediately extending his command to a multi-second advantage.

“I noticed on that first restart that (Abreu) kinda jerks the wheel when he gets ready to take off,” Macri continued. “When he started to turn his wheel again, I got on the gas and got a great run down the frontstretch. I knew that was my chance and I’m glad we were able to capitalize.”

Once claiming the top spot, Macri was untouchable, racing on to secure his place on Bedford Speedway’s victory lane stage. Rico Abreu held on to claim second, followed by Paul McMahan, Cory Eliason, and Kyle Reinhardt.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bedford Speedway - Sunday, April 18, 2021
Event: Johnny Grum Classic
Entries: 30
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Paul McMahan - 16.390
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 16.199
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Kear’s Speed Shop presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jeff Halligan
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: AJ Flick
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Lucas Wolfe (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 23-Paul McMahan, 16.199; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.257; 3. 24R-Rico Abreu, 16.285; 4. 11-Ian Madsen, 16.294; 5. 55w-Mike Wagner, 16.333; 6. 91f-Tony Fiore, 16.414; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 16.415; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.425; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.425; 10. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.431; 11. 72-Tim Shaffer, 16.441; 12. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.466; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.472; 14. 5-Brent Marks, 16.485; 15. 13-Justin Peck, 16.510; 16. 35H-Zach Hampton, 16.527; 17. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.530; 18. 24-Kerry Madsen, 16.541; 19. 39-Chase Dietz, 16.541; 20. 45-Jeff Halligan, 16.585; 21. 2c-Dylan Cisney, 16.597; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.607; 23. 6-Ryan Smith, 16.643; 24. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.706; 25. 4-Cap Henry, 16.748; 26. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 16.759; 27. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.792; 28. 2-AJ Flick, 16.827; 29. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.859; 30. 880-Drew Ritchey, 17.048

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 23-Paul McMahan [4]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 8. 35H-Zach Hampton [6]; 9. 2-AJ Flick [10]; 10. 39-Chase Dietz [7]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 72-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 5. 55W-Mike Wagner [3]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [8]; 7. 45-Jeff Halligan [7]; 8. O7-Lucas Wolfe [9]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [10]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 2. 24R-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [5]; 4. 24-Kerry Madsen [6]; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 6. 91F-Tony Fiore [3]; 7. 2C-Dylan Cisney [7]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [9]; 9. 10-Zeb Wise [1]; 10. 880-Drew Ritchey [10]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 24R-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 23-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 72-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 11-Ian Madsen [7]; 8. 55W-Mike Wagner [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 45-Jeff Halligan [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 4. 2C-Dylan Cisney [3]; 5. 35H-Zach Hampton [1]; 6. O7-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [8]; 8. 39-Chase Dietz [9]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch [7]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [10]; 11. 10-Zeb Wise [11]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 2. 24R-Rico Abreu [1]; 3. 23-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [11]; 7. 72-Tim Shaffer [3]; 8. 11-Ian Madsen [7]; 9. 55W-Mike Wagner [8]; 10. 5-Brent Marks [13]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [9]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 13. 24-Kerry Madsen [14]; 14. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 15. O7-Lucas Wolfe [24]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich [20]; 17. 2C-Dylan Cisney [22]; 18. 4-Cap Henry [18]; 19. 91F-Tony Fiore [16]; 20. 10-Zeb Wise [25]; 21. 35H-Zach Hampton [23]; 22. 51-Freddie Rahmer [15]; 23. 45-Jeff Halligan [19]; 24. 99M-Kyle Moody [21]; 25. 6-Ryan Smith [17] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-22), Anthony Macri (23-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner
10. Bedford Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2021): Anthony Macri

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 4/18/21):
1. Justin Peck - 682
2. Ian Madsen - 670
3. Cory Eliason - 646
4. Tyler Courtney - 642
5. Brent Marks - 636
6. Zeb Wise - 632
7. Hunter Schuerenberg - 600
8. Kyle Reinhardt - 578
9. Bill Balog - 574
10. Lucas Wolfe - 570

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Logan Wagner outduels Courtney and Macri for $10,000 Keith Kauffman Classic payday

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 17, 2021) - It was a dogfight to the end, but three-time Port Royal Speedway track champion, Logan Wagner, stood his ground and prevailed on Saturday evening at the “Speed Palace,” eventually capping the annual Keith Kauffman Classic featuring the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 as the main attraction on the Port Royal victory lane platform. Forced to outduel Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney, as well as a hard-charging Anthony Macri, Wagner’s Keith Kauffman Classic victory allowed the Harrisonville-native to bump his All Star win total to two, earning a cool $10,000 in the process. Wagner’s last visit to All Star victory lane occurred at Lernerville Speedway in 2017.

“This is a weight lifted off of my shoulders for the whole year,” Logan Wagner said in victory lane. “I mean, we won against the All Stars. I just can’t thank everyone enough who helps get this car to the track. We’ve been really fast lately, just haven’t been able to get that first win until now. What a way to do it.”

Lining up fourth on the main event grid, Wagner’s march to the front initiated quickly. A move around Jeff Halligan on lap five maneuvered Wagner to third, picking off Outlaw invader, Jacob Allen, for second just two circuits later. In the meantime, 2021 All Star Rookie of the Year contender, Tyler Courtney, was the man in charge, utilizing his pole position to score the early advantage.

Although Courtney was able to stretch his legs and create some space between himself and the rest of the field, a run-in with traffic on lap ten would create the negative momentum shift that Wagner benefited from. By lap 14, Wagner was all over the back bumper of Courtney, applying pressure lap after lap and nearly getting by the Indianapolis-native with four consecutive slide job attempts at the exit of turn four. Despite Wagner’s persistence, Courtney held strong, keeping the Zemco Speed Equipment/Zemco Tool and Die/Zemco Headers/No. 1 at bay.

His ability to hold off Wagner was impressive, banging the boards all the way around Port Royal Speedway, but lap 22 would prove to be the end of Courtney’s reign. In an attempt to split a pair of lappers, Courtney’s momentum faded, ultimately slipping up the surface which opened the door for Wagner to sneak through. Wagner would go on to lead the circuit, now with Courtney, Jacob Allen, and Anthony Macri in tow.

Macri started 21st, forced to do so after a heat race incident left him to participate in the evening's B-Main.

A two position jump over Allen and Courtney propelled Macri to second on lap 28, next setting aim on Wagner. Just what the “Concrete Kid” needed, caution flags appeared on the final circuit setting up what would be back-to-back green-white-checkered restarts. The first restart attempt was called back due to another caution, but the second restart went off as planned. Macri did his best to overtake Wagner, even attempting a slider between turns one and two, but a drag race down the backstretch, and a quick chop into three, would go in Wagner’s favor.

“I had to chop him a little bit, but that’s just the way it goes,” Wagner added. “We were banging wheels a little bit racing down the backstretch. It was a pretty exciting last two laps.”

Anthony Macri held on to finish second, followed by Ian Madsen, Jacob Allen, and Lance Dewease.

Moving ahead, the All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their four-race stretch with the $6,000-to-win Johnny Grum Classic at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, April 18.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Saturday, April 17, 2021
Event: Keith Kauffman Classic
Entries: 44
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Ian Madsen - 15.903
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri - 15.605
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Rico Abreu
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Jeff Halligan
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Jacob Allen
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Jeff Halligan
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Anthony Macri
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jared Esh
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Logan Wagner
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Anthony Macri (+19)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.726; 2. 11-Ian Madsen, 15.730; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.740; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.793; 5. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.266; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.340; 7. 35H-Zach Hampton, 16.357; 8. 20-Alex Bright, 16.395; 9. 55s-Dallas Schott, 16.403

Group (B)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.606; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.737; 3. 10-Zeb Wise, 15.752; 4. 24R-Rico Abreu, 15.875; 5. 5-Brent Marks, 15.891; 6. 12-Blane Heimbach, 15.939; 7. 13-Justin Peck, 16.035; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 16.165; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman, 16.517

Group (C)
1. 23-Paul McMahan, 15.824; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.944; 3. 45-Jeff Halligan, 15.976; 4. 2-AJ Flick, 16.048; 5. 98-Jared Esh, 16.065; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.079; 7. 2c-Dylan Cisney, 16.171; 8. 35s-Jason Shultz, 16.568; 9. 880-Drew Ritchey, 16.657

Group (D)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.930; 2. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 15.960; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen, 15.962; 4. 55w-Mike Wagner, 16.010; 5. 23c-Pat Cannon, 16.212; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.218; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.511; 8. 35-Tyler Reeser, 16.625; 9. 6-Ryan Smith, NT

Group (E)
1. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.137; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.180; 3. 24-Kerry Madsen, 16.259; 4. 29-Michael Bauer, 16.497; 5. 33-Gerard McIntyre, 16.631; 6. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 16.668; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.805; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.834

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 35H-Zach Hampton [7]; 7. 25-Tyler Bear [5]; 8. 55S-Dallas Schott [9]; 9. 20-Alex Bright [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24R-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 6. 12-Blane Heimbach [6]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman [9]; 9. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 45-Jeff Halligan [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [1]; 4. 23-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 98-Jared Esh [5]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 7. 35S-Jason Shultz [8]; 8. 2C-Dylan Cisney [7]; 9. 880-Drew Ritchey [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 2. 55W-Mike Wagner [1]; 3. 23C-Pat Cannon [5]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 5. O7-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 6. 11T-TJ Stutts [7]; 7. 35-Tyler Reeser [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [6]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 17-Steve Buckwalter [6]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 5. 29-Michael Bauer [1]; 6. 33-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 24R-Rico Abreu [6]; 6. 23-Paul McMahan [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 45-Jeff Halligan [2]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 24-Kerry Madsen [5]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 6. 10-Zeb Wise [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. O7-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 98-Jared Esh [4]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts [10]; 8. 33-Gerard McIntyre [11]; 9. 35H-Zach Hampton [9]; 10. 35S-Jason Shultz [14]; 11. 25-Tyler Bear [13]; 12. 2C-Dylan Cisney [17]; 13. 35-Tyler Reeser [15]; 14. 29-Michael Bauer [6]; 15. 4-Cap Henry [12]; 16. 8M-TJ Michael [20]; 17. 880-Drew Ritchey [21]; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [16]; 19. 12-Blane Heimbach [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [21]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen [3]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [13]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 8. 55W-Mike Wagner [14]; 9. 24R-Rico Abreu [9]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 11. 17-Steve Buckwalter [19]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [15]; 13. 13-Justin Peck [20]; 14. 2-AJ Flick [17]; 15. 23C-Pat Cannon [18]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog [22]; 17. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 18. 10-Zeb Wise [12]; 19. 45-Jeff Halligan [2]; 20. 5-Brent Marks [16]; 21. O7-Lucas Wolfe [24]; 22. 23-Paul McMahan [11]; 23. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [23]; 24. 2C-Dylan Cisney [25]; 25. 12-Blane Heimbach [26]; 26. 24-Kerry Madsen [8] Lap Leaders: Tyler Courtney (1-21), Logan Wagner (22-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson
9. Port Royal Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 17, 2021): Logan Wagner

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 4/17/21):
1. Justin Peck - 544
2. Ian Madsen - 536
3. Zeb Wise - 522
4. Tyler Courtney - 516
5. Brent Marks - 506
6. Cory Eliason - 504
7. Hunter Schuerenberg - 478
8. Lucas Wolfe - 450
9. Bill Balog - 446
10. Cap Henry - 442

 

 

Kyle Larson beats All Stars and Pennsylvania Posse for second consecutive Tommy Hinnershitz Classic crown

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 16, 2021) - Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is officially perfect in a winged sprint car thus far in 2021, as the NASCAR Cup Series hotshoe for Hendrick Motorsports made his first sprint car start of the season on Friday evening at Williams Grove Speedway and ultimately concluded his attempt in fantastic fashion, scoring a second consecutive Tommy Hinnershitz Classic crown against a stout field of full-time FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 travelers, and the infamous Pennsylvania Posse. The $6,000 Hinnershitz victory bumped Larson’s career win total with “America’s Series” to 24, his first since Lincoln’s Dirt Classic triumph in September.

Larson started second on Friday evening at the world-famous paperclip, joining Central Pennsylvania legend, Lance Dewease, on the front row after winning the second of two All Star Circuit of Champions dashes. Taking a backseat to Dewease after the initial start, it would only take nine and a half laps for Larson to find a way around the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, eventually using the topside of turns one and two to slingshot by the pilot of the familiar No. 69K. From that point forward, the 30-lap contest was the “Larson Show,” driving on to separate himself from Dewease to secure an inevitable celebratory wing dance.

“I really used to hate this place,” Kyle Larson said in a joking manner in Williams Grove Speedway victory lane. “When I first started coming here, I struggled. I had a hard time getting around it. But Paul (Silva) has a really good program worked out here and I think we have some things figured out for the better. I can’t say enough about everyone who helps out on this team. We have some Pennsylvania connections, so it feels good to get a win right in their backyard.”

There were only two cautions during the 30-lap Hinnershitz Classic main event, the first on lap four and a second on lap 11, which immediately followed Larson’s jump to the front. The caution on lap 11 gave Larson the breather that he needed, as the pilot the Folkens Brothers Trucking, MAVTV, JVI Group, Durst Industries, No. 57 sprint car was about to hit a wall of slower cars. The momentum break allowed for a fresh start and clean air, and although Larson would eventually reach traffic again on lap 17, the recent Cup Series winner never faltered.

“I was able to move around in traffic really well,” Larson added. “I could adjust my entry to move around traffic and not really lose any momentum. You don’t have the luxury of knowing what’s going on behind you, so you just have to focus on what’s ahead and go where the cars aren’t.”

Lance Dewease held on to finish second on Friday evening, followed by Freddie Rahmer, Ian Madsen, and Anthony Macri.

All Star Circuit of Champions action will continue on Saturday, April 17, with the $10,000-to-win Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway. The Series will then conclude their four-race stretch with the Johnny Grum Classic at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, April 18.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - Friday, April 16, 2021
Event: Tommy Hinnershitz Classic
Entries: 35
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Lance Dewease - 17.198
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Lance Dewease - 16.316
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Ian Madsen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tony Stewart
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Lance Dewease
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Kyle Larson
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Brent Shearer
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Chase Dietz
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.316; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.562; 3. 35H-Zach Hampton, 16.714; 4. 11-Ian Madsen, 16.761; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.840; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.940; 7. 1W-Brandon Rahmer, 17.092; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.189; 9. 21-Matt Campbell, 17.341

Group (B)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.515; 2. 23-Paul McMahan, 16.700; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.882; 4. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 16.980; 5. 17-Steve Buckwalter, 17.051; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 17.054; 7. 5-Brent Marks, 17.077; 8. 24R-Rico Abreu, 17.094; 9. 4-Cap Henry, 17.279

Group (C)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.547; 2. 10-Zeb Wise, 16.557; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.712; 4. 24-Kerry Madsen, 16.721; 5. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.778; 6. 19m-Landon Myers, 16.812; 7. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.899; 8. 12-Brent Shearer, 16.917; 9. 27s-Alan Krimes, 17.126

Group (D)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.733; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 16.845; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.961; 4. 72-Tim Shaffer, 16.985; 5. 39-Chase Dietz, 17.101; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.105; 7. 1X-Chad Trout, 17.118; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.135

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 35H-Zach Hampton [2]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 21-Matt Campbell [9]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [8]; 9. 1W-Brandon Rahmer [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 23-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. O7-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 17-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 8. 24R-Rico Abreu [8]; 9. 5-Brent Marks [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall [7]; 6. 12-Brent Shearer [8]; 7. 19M-Landon Myers [6]; 8. 27S-Alan Krimes [9]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 72-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 39-Chase Dietz [5]; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 8. 1X-Chad Trout [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 24-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 72-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 5. 10-Zeb Wise [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 12-Brent Shearer [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 5. 39-Chase Dietz [5]; 6. 5-Brent Marks [13]; 7. 21-Matt Campbell [8]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [12]; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 11. 1W-Brandon Rahmer [14]; 12. 24R-Rico Abreu [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 7. 72-Tim Shaffer [6]; 8. 24-Kerry Madsen [7]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 10. 23-Paul McMahan [11]; 11. 10-Zeb Wise [10]; 12. 13-Justin Peck [17]; 13. 5-Brent Marks [24]; 14. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 15. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 16. 35H-Zach Hampton [12]; 17. 5C-Dylan Cisney [15]; 18. 39-Chase Dietz [27]; 19. 17-Steve Buckwalter [19]; 20. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [20]; 21. O7-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 22. 11T-TJ Stutts [25]; 23. 12-Brent Shearer [21]; 24. 4-Cap Henry [23]; 25. 8M-TJ Michael [26]; 26. 17B-Bill Balog [22]; 27. 48-Danny Dietrich [28]; 28. 55K-Robbie Kendall [18] Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease (1-9), Kyle Larson (10-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart
8. Williams Grove Speedway, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2021): Kyle Larson

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 4/16/21):
1. Justin Peck - 420
2. Zeb Wise - 408
3. Tyler Courtney - 400
4. Brent Marks - 396
5. Ian Madsen - 392
6. Hunter Schuerenberg - 374
7. Cory Eliason - 374
8. Cap Henry - 352
9. Kyle Reinhardt - 348
10. Lucas Wolfe - 342

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

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Tony Stewart secures $12,000 in final corner at Virginia Motor Speedway

JAMAICA, Va. (April 15, 2021) - Just as Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck was about to secure a second consecutive FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory, a mere 100 yards from Virginia Motor Speedway’s flagstand, disaster struck in the form of a flat right rear tire forcing the Attica Spring Nationals champion to surrender the point to three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and now six-time All Star main event winner, Tony Stewart. The victory, Stewart’s first with “America’s Series” in 2021 and his first at the Virginia speedplant, earned the Columbus, Indiana-native a $12,000 payday; his first Series triumph since his $26,000 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race score at 34 Raceway in 2019.

Stewart, who started eighth on the feature grid by way of heat race victory, and an eventual eighth-place dash finish, not only took advantage of Peck’s misfortune by being in the right place at the right time, but the pilot of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing No. 14 sprint car also survived a 30-lap battle with tire wear, as an abrasive racing surface made navigating Virginia Motor Speedway’s high-paced oval plenty risky. Adding to the drama, the final lap of the race was conducted in green-checkered fashion, as a caution on the final circuit forced the field to restack for a final lunge toward the finish.

Kerry Madsen, who started 12th, followed Stewart by Peck to secure the runner-up spot just before the flagstand. Peck ultimately limped across the line to finish third, blown tire still intact, followed by Chase Dietz and Paul McMahan, who each advanced 12 positions over the 30-lap contest.

“We weren’t the fastest car by any means. We kinda figured out early that it was going to be a tricky surface and ultimately a challenge for tires. I just tried to run my car straighter than those guys ahead of me,” Tony Stewart said, who now owns All Star victories at six different facilities. “We could see that (Justin Peck’s) tire was getting pretty worn. I could see the cords so I told myself if he can run the car that hard and make it work, good for him. Being second while trying to save tires was going to be a good night for us.”

Although Stewart and Peck were the focal point for the final lap dash, Cory Eliason was the man in charge for much of the main event and led the first 25 circuits before a cut right rear tire forced the Rudeen Racing entry to go to the work area. As aforementioned, the top spot was inherited by Peck, who had battled his way to second from sixth around the likes of Antony Macri and Ian Madsen, just to name a few. Before Eliason’s misfortune, and on several occasions, Peck pressured Eliason’s back bumper, making a few attempts to dive below Eliason’s No. 26 in turns three and four.

“I got to second and that is when I knew I was as good as Cory (Eliason). I thought maybe I could get a run on him, but then he had that tire go down so we really didn’t get the opportunity to really race for the lead” Justin Peck explained, who remains in control of the current All Star Circuit of Champions title chase. “My team really had me hooked up tonight. That allowed me to do what I needed to do.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Mid-Atlantic takeover with three consecutive stops in Pennsylvania, kicking things off with the Tommy Hinnershitz Classic at the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg on Friday, April 16. Action will continue on Saturday, April 17, with the $10,000-to-win Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway, followed by the Johnny Grum Classic at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, April 18.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Virginia Motor Speedway - Thursday, April 15, 2021
Event: Thursday Night Thriller
Entries: 27
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Brent Marks - 15.414
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich - 15.299
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Tony Stewart
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Bill Balog
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Justin Peck
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: CJ Leary
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: T.J. Michael
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Tony Stewart
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kyle Reinhardt (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.299; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.338; 3. 11-Ian Madsen, 15.390; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.425; 5. 10-Zeb Wise, 15.436; 6. 5-Brent Marks, 15.445; 7. 55v-CJ Leary, 15.476; 8. 17B-Bill Balog, 15.479; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.609; 10. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.612; 11. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 15.665; 12. 13-Justin Peck, 15.722; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.782; 14. 1X-Chad Trout, 15.815; 15. 39-Chase Dietz, 15.830; 16. 35H-Zach Hampton, 15.846; 17. 23-Paul McMahan, 15.857; 18. 24-Kerry Madsen, 15.877; 19. 15B-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.907; 20. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.034; 21. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.107; 22. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.119; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.145; 24. 91f-Tony Fiore, 16.309; 25. 4-Cap Henry, 16.351; 26. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 22.054; 27. 24R-Rico Abreu, NT

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 35H-Zach Hampton [6]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 7. 55V-CJ Leary [2]; 8. 15B-Lynton Jeffrey [7]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [8]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. O7-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 4. 10-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [5]; 6. 23-Paul McMahan [6]; 7. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 24-Kerry Madsen [6]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 6. 39-Chase Dietz [5]; 7. 24R-Rico Abreu [9]; 8. 91F-Tony Fiore [8]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 7. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [5]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 55V-CJ Leary [1]; 2. 15B-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 24R-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. 91F-Tony Fiore [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 2. 24-Kerry Madsen [12]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 4. 39-Chase Dietz [16]; 5. 23-Paul McMahan [17]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [21]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [18]; 8. 10-Zeb Wise [7]; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 10. 5-Brent Marks [13]; 11. O7-Lucas Wolfe [10]; 12. 1X-Chad Trout [14]; 13. 35-Tyler Esh [24]; 14. 35H-Zach Hampton [15]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 16. 24R-Rico Abreu [22]; 17. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 18. 55V-CJ Leary [19]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 20. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 21. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 22. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 23. 15B-Lynton Jeffrey [20]; 24. 91F-Tony Fiore [23] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-25), Justin Peck (26-29), Tony Stewart (30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck
7. Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia (April 15, 2021): Tony Stewart

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (as of 4/15/21):
1. Justin Peck - 294
2. Zeb Wise - 280
3. Brent Marks - 272
4. Tyler Courtney - 268
5. Hunter Schuerenberg - 264
6. Cory Eliason - 252
7. Ian Madsen - 250
8. Cap Henry - 250
9. Lucas Wolfe - 234
10. Kyle Reinhardt - 228

 

All Star Circuit of Champions set for Virginia and Pennsylvania takeover on April 15-18

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 13, 2021) - With one round of points competition already in the books, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now move forward and continue their 2021 campaign with a four-race swing through the Mid-Atlantic, first invading the east coast of Virginia for a one night stand, all before taking over the Keystone State for three straight days. The four-day/four-race road trip will also give Tony Stewart’s All Stars, boasting a loaded roster of 12 full-time competitors, their first interaction with the infamous Pennsylvania Posse, who are expected to be represented in full force during all four nights of action.

Kicking things off in a big way, the four-day takeover of the Mid-Atlantic will begin with a visit to the state-of-the-art Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, Virginia, on Thursday, April 15. Although it's the first stop on the weekend, the “Thursday Night Thunder” program will feature the largest payday, as the All Stars will face-off for a $12,000 top prize. Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason is the most recent All Star to visit Virginia Motor Speedway victory lane, scoring a $10,000 winner’s share on April 12, 2019.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will be the next venue to host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday, April 16. The Tommy Hinnershitz Classic will be on the evening agenda awarding a $6,000 top prize. Kyle Larson, who has since made his return to NASCAR Cup Series action, is the defending Hinnershitz winner and earned a $5,000 payday over local standout Anthony Macri.

The Keith Kauffman Classic, honoring Port Royal Speedway’s all-time sprint win leader, Keith Kauffman, will headline the All Star Circuit of Champions schedule on Saturday, April 17. The first of six total visits to the “Speed Palace” by the All Stars in 2021, the Keith Kauffman Classic, claimed by Anthony Macri a season ago, will award a $10,000 payday.

The All Stars will return to Port Royal, Pennsylvania, for the Weikert Memorial on May 29-30, followed by the highly-anticipated 54th running of the Tuscarora 50, awarding $54,000 this season, in mid-September.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their four-race trek through the heart of the Mid-Atlantic with a visit to the historic Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 18. The first and only Bedford visit by “America’s Series” in 2021, the All Stars will take center stage for the annual Johnny Grum Classic, also awarding a $6,000 payday. Three-time Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, is the most recent All Star to score a win at Bedford’s half-mile, snagging $5,000 in the process while holding off Danny Dietrich and Paul McMahan.

Fresh off of his Spring Nationals victory at Attica Raceway Park, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck will enter the weekend as the current All Star Circuit of Champions driver points leader, on top by four markers over second-year All Star, Zeb Wise. On fire thus far in 2021, Peck is not only the most recent All Star winner and current championship leader, but the pilot of the Buch Motorsports No. 13 is also a two-time winner in Central Pennsylvania this season, as well as a recent podium finisher with the World of Outlaws at Kokomo Speedway.

“Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg is currently third in the All Star standings, followed by Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks and third-year All Star, Cory Eliason.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Weekend Outline:
April 15 - Virginia Motor Speedway, VA
Web - www.vamotorspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:30
Hot Laps: 6:15

April 16 - Williams Grove Speedway, PA
Web - www.williamsgrove.com
Driver’s Meeting: 6:20
Hot Laps: 7:00

April 17 - Port Royal Speedway, PA
Web - www.portroyalspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 4:40
Hot Laps: 5:15

April 18 - Bedford Speedway, PA
Web - www.bedfordspeedway.com
Driver’s Meeting: 5:15
Hot Laps: 6:00

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (As of 4/13/21):
1. Justin Peck - 150
2. Zeb Wise - 146
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 144
4. Brent Marks - 142
5. Cory Eliason - 140
6. Craig Mintz - 138
7. Tyler Courtney - 136
8. Ian Madsen - 134
9. Chris Andrews - 132
10. DJ Foos - 130

 

 

Justin Peck opens All Star points championship with Spring Nationals win at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (April 3, 2021) - Already a two-time winner this season in Pennsylvania Posse Country aboard Tom Buch’s Coastal Race Parts No. 13, Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck can now officially add another tally in his FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 win column, doing so by opening the 2021 Series points championship with a victory during Attica Raceway Park’s Spring Nationals on Saturday, April 3. The victory, accompanied by a $6,000 payday, improves Peck’s All Star win total to two over the course of his young career, snapping a near-four year winless streak dating back to his Macon triumph on June 10, 2017.

Lining up third on the All Star main event grid, Peck was a threat from the start, eventually inching his way to second on lap 15, then using a round of slower cars to maneuver by fellow All Star full-timer, Zeb Wise, for the top spot on lap 28. Although traffic was a factor in the remaining distance, Peck held strong, keeping a lapped car between himself and Wise in the final circuits to clinch the trip to victory lane, and ultimately, the All Star championship lead.

“If you would have told me the year was going to begin like this, I would have told you that you were crazy,” an elated Justin Peck said in Attica victory lane. “I can’t say enough about this Tom Buch Motorsports team. My guys continue to give me an outstanding race car every time I hit the race track. We kinda started out the night ‘OK,’ thinking we were no better than a fifth-place race car. But I kept talking to these guys and they kept giving me what I wanted. And here we are standing on the frontstretch.”

Utilizing the pole position, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason earned the early advantage, taking control on lap one and maintaining the lead through the first five circuits. Although it would keep Eliason out of heavy traffic, a caution on lap six ultimately led to Eliason losing command, as Zeb Wise, who started alongside Eliason on the front row, was able to drive around the Rudeen Racing No. 26 at the exit of turn four to complete the sixth circuit.

Aboard the all-new Wise Priddy Racing No. 10, Zeb Wise was the man in charge for the next several circuits, working the very lowline all the way around Attica Raceway Park. Surviving a single-file restart after another caution on lap 16, Wise and his fellow frontrunners would meet the back of the pack on lap 23, now forced to deal with Peck, who had already climbed to second eight laps prior.

After six laps of battling basically nose to tail, Peck made his move, first setting himself up with a big run through the middle of turns one and two, then diving to the very bottom of three to squeeze by Wise at the exit of turn four. Peck would go on to lead lap 28, maintaining control through the end of the 40-lap contest.

“I just kinda stuck to what I knew how to do,” Peck continued. “I kinda started out just trying to rip around one and two, but it really wasn’t working. So I started to short slide myself and kinda slide my way through it. It really made a difference. I knew if we got to lapped traffic, we were going to have the best shot of winning. What a start to the year.”

Zeb Wise would hold on to finish second at Attica Raceway Park, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, Brent Marks, and Cory Eliason; an all All Star top five.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will spend a weekend off before returning to competition with a four-day swing through the heart of the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday through Sunday, April 15-18. Action will kick-off with a $12,000-to-win blockbuster at Virginia Motor Speedway on Thursday, April 15, followed by three consecutive nights in Pennsylvania Posse Country. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will take center stage at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, and Bedford Speedway on Sunday. The Williams Grove and Bedford visits will award $6,000 each, while the season’s first visit to Port Royal - the Keith Kauffman Classic - will pay $10,000.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Saturday, April 3, 2021
Event: Core & Main Spring Nationals
Entries: 30
C&R Racing Hot Laps: Justin Peck - 12.687
Dixie Vodka Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen - 12.571
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cale Conley
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: DJ Foos
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Nate Dussel
FloRacing A-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: DJ Foos (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 12.572; 2. O9-Craig Mintz, 12.774; 3. 10-Zeb Wise, 12.798; 4. O7-Lucas Wolfe, 12.801; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 12.816; 6. 16-DJ Foos, 12.817; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.826; 8. 23-Chris Andrews, 12.845; 9. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 12.852; 10. 5-Brent Marks, 12.956; 11. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.977; 12. 3C-Cale Conley, 12.983; 13. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.000; 14. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.002; 15. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 13.027; 16. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.028; 17. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.044; 18. 4-Cap Henry, 13.054; 19. 18-Cole Macedo, 13.112; 20. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.119; 21. 29-Stuart Brubaker, 13.149; 22. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.186; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.241; 24. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.307; 25. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.343; 26. 27S-John Ivy, 13.348; 27. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.481; 28. 2-Ricky Peterson, 13.584; 29. 12-Kyle Capodice, 13.841; 30. 16B-Zane DeVault, 14.353

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. O7-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 6. 18-Cole Macedo [7]; 7. 5R-Byron Reed [8]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [10]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog [5]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 23-Chris Andrews [2]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 8. 27S-John Ivy [9]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 10. 12-Kyle Capodice [10]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 33W-Caleb Griffith [5]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 29-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 7. 1-Nate Dussel [8]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 9. 16B-Zane DeVault [10]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [4]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 4. 11-Ian Madsen [5]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 7. O9-Craig Mintz [7]; 8. O7-Lucas Wolfe [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 16-DJ Foos [1]; 2. 27S-John Ivy [6]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 5. 2-Ricky Peterson [7]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 7. 1-Nate Dussel [5]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 11. 16B-Zane DeVault [10]; 12. 12-Kyle Capodice [12]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 2. 10-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [9]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [7]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [12]; 8. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 9. 23-Chris Andrews [11]; 10. 16-DJ Foos [19]; 11. 33W-Caleb Griffith [10]; 12. 3J-Trey Jacobs [13]; 13. 5T-Travis Philo [14]; 14. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog [22]; 16. 5R-Byron Reed [21]; 17. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18]; 18. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 19. 27S-John Ivy [20]; 20. 29-Stuart Brubaker [17]; 21. 8M-TJ Michael [24]; 22. O7-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 23. 2-Ricky Peterson [23]; 24. 18-Cole Macedo [16] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-5), Zeb Wise (6-27), Justin Peck (28-40)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo
6. Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (April 3, 2021): Justin Peck

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
1. Justin Peck - 150
2. Zeb Wise - 146
3. Hunter Schuerenberg - 144
4. Brent Marks - 142
5. Cory Eliason - 140
6. Craig Mintz - 138
7. Tyler Courtney - 136
8. Ian Madsen - 134
9. Chris Andrews - 132
10. DJ Foos - 130

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About FloSports:
Founded in 2006, FloSports is a subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the US and abroad. FloSports’ mission is to give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life. For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1. Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Friday portion of Attica Spring Nationals cancelled; Saturday times adjusted

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 1, 2021) - With temperatures expected to dip down below the freezing mark on Friday evening, Attica Raceway Park and FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials have decided to cancel Friday’s portion of the Core & Main Spring Nationals. Saturday’s segment, awarding $6,000-to-win, will go on as scheduled, but with an adjusted timetable.

Attica pit gates will now open at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, with the All Star Circuit of Champions driver’s meeting following at 4 p.m. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 4:45 p.m., sharp. In the event that Saturday’s program also gets cancelled, the entire two-day Spring Nationals program will move to Friday and Saturday, April 9-10. Other information such as ticket prices can be found online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Those attending are reminded that local health department regulations require the wearing of masks upon entering the track and to follow social distancing guidelines.

For those who can not witness the All Star Circuit of Champions live and in person, FloRacing.com, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Stars, has you covered. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

 

Eleven full-time All Stars stand ready for Attica’s Spring Nationals

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 30, 2021) - For the first time in 2021, the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will duel in the dirt for a stake in the season-ending championship standings, opening the points season, officially, with a two-day stop at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3. Dubbed the Core & Main Spring Nationals, the Attica doubleheader will feature two, full programs for Tony Stewart’s traveling All Stars awarding a total winner’s share equaling $11,000; $5,000 on Friday and $6,000 on Saturday.

Facing-off against a stout contingent of Ohio regulars, as well as an expected turnout of regionally-based invaders, eleven full-time All Stars will make the call on Friday and Saturday including a number of familiar and former full-timers such as Cory Eliason, Zeb Wise, Justin Peck, and T.J. Michael.

In addition to a handful of former championship challengers, the All Star Circuit of Champions will be represented by a talented lineup of first-time Series contenders including Kyle Reinhardt, Ian Madsen, Brent Marks, Lucas Wolfe, Bill Balog, Tyler Courtney, and Hunter Schuerenberg. Combined, the 2021 All Star lineup boasts depth, experience and talent, creating one of the most competitive rosters in Series history.

Lucas Wolfe - Coldren Motorsports - No. 07

Now in command of the Coldren Motorsports No. 07, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania’s Lucas Wolfe has the experience and the credentials to be an All Star frontrunner in 2021, and although the second generation racer has yet to score a win with the Series, the 2008 World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year has the means to overcome that statistic, and more. In addition to being a full-time Outlaw competitor for five seasons, and finishing among the top-ten in the final points on four occasions, Wolfe is also a decorated local competitor, winning Central Pennsylvania’s Sprint Car Points Series championship in 2018 aboard Mike Barshinger’s No. 24.

“I’m certainly hoping to be able to rely on past experiences to maximize our first year as a team with the All Stars. We have many hurdles to overcome, especially early in the season, but at this point we just need to get started and evaluate where we are. We can address any issues at that point and figure out our weaknesses.”

Brent Marks - CJB Motorsports - No. 5

Although he is certainly no stranger to All Star Circuit of Champions competition, achieving three Series victories during his career including a Tuscarora 50 weekend sweep [the Night Before The 50 and Tuscarora 50] and a win during the opening night of the 2020 Governors Reign at Eldora, the “Myerstown Missile'' Brent Marks has never been a full-time All Star competitor. That statistic will change in 2021, as the driver of the Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based CJB Motorsports No. 5 will now contend for a Series title, working hard to transfer three years of World of Outlaws experience to the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to compete for an All Star championship this season. CJB Motorsports has everything in place for a team to win and they’re prepared like a championship-winning team. Fortunately for myself, I have a lot of experience in my corner with Barry Jackson, who has contended for an All Star title in the past, as well as Derek Miller, who has a lot of time with the Series as a crew chief. That makes me very confident as a driver and I think things will fall into place. This is going to be a new challenge and new challenges are always fun.”

Tyler Courtney - Clauson Marshall Racing - No. 7BC

As a former top performer in USAC, “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney will join the All Star Circuit of Champions ranks with a diverse and competitive open wheel background. The Indianapolis-native is a former USAC National Midget champion (2019), as well as a former USAC National Sprint Car champion (2018), achieving the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Non-Wing Driver of the Year accolade at the conclusion of his championship season. Although championship points were not on the line, Courtney and Clauson Marshall Racing attained a podium finish during All Star action at Screven Motor Speedway on January 29.

“I don’t feel any outside pressure racing out on the road, whether it be from supporters or my team. If there is any pressure, it’s probably more from myself because I know I can do this, but I also want to prove to everyone else that I can do it, too. I am very confident in my team’s ability to contend for a championship in 2021. We’ve been a championship caliber team up until this point so I don’t see that changing anytime soon. It’s obviously going to be a tough year and we will have lots of firsts, but we are up for the challenge.”

TJ Michael - Michael Motorsports - No. 8M

The ‘Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael will return to the All Star Circuit of Champions ranks full-time in 2021, rejoining “America’s Series” for a third season, but his first since 2017. The Plano, Texas-native, who resides in Fremont, Ohio, during the summer months, will enter his All Star campaign as a two-time FAST Series main event winner, most recently scoring a $5,500 payday at Waynesfield Raceway Park on March 27. Each of Michael’s FAST Series triumphs occurred on Waynesfield’s highbanks.

“Being a former full-time member does make preparing for a schedule like this easier, but it doesn’t make the racing any easier. But, I’m confident that my team will have the knowledge and the confidence to do well each night out. I’m excited for another season on the road.”

Zeb Wise - Wise Priddy Racing - No. 10

The “new kid on the block” no more, Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise will return to the All Star Circuit of Champions as one year older and one year wiser, set to compete for a Series championship with a team he partially owns: Wise Priddy Racing. Wise, who finished third in the All Star driver championship in 2020 on the strength of three top-five performances, good enough to also secure Rookie of the Year honors, commenced his competitive nature at a young age, first mastering 1/4-midgets, micros and USAC Midgets before climbing into a 410c.i. winged sprint car. Wise’s most notable feat is perhaps earning the title of being the youngest driver to ever win a USAC National Midget Series victory; 15 years, 8 months and 21 days old.

“I will definitely lean on my prior experiences this season. I learned a ton just being on the All Star tour for a year. Prior to last season, I think I raced a sprint car maybe eight or so times, so just being on the road and focusing on just sprint car racing was a big learning curve in itself. Then, throw in all of the new tracks I visited on top of that. It was a whole new deal for me last year, for sure. So, a lot of what I learned will definitely transfer over to this new team. And yes, there will be new challenges with being a part owner, but I’m really looking forward to getting the new year up and running.”

Ian Madsen - Sam McGhee Motorsports - No. 11

Certainly no stranger to competing full-time with a traveling sprint car Series, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia’s Ian Madsen, who has since made a home in Des Moines, Iowa, will now hit the road full-time with America’s Series, resuming the role as wheelman for the Indianapolis-based Sam McGhee Motorsports. The former Outlaw turned All Star owns three All Star Circuit of Champions victories over the course of his career, his most recent accomplished during Four Crown Nationals competition at Eldora Speedway in 2016. Early season action in 2021 found Madsen on the podium once, doing so during the All Star invasion of East Bay Raceway Park on February 2.

“Being a former full-time Outlaw does prepare me for the travel and having to live out of a suitcase, but I will actually be away from home for longer periods this year because of the time we spend further east. A lot of these tracks I’ve been to, but a lot I haven’t been to. I’m really looking forward to the challenge of adapting to new tracks as quickly as I can.”

Justin Peck - Buch Motorsports - No. 13

Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck has been making a lot of noise in the sprint car world so far in 2021, and that’s not just due to his announcement to compete full-time with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Peck, who has one All Star victory to his credit - a Macon win in 2017 - has been on a tear in Pennsylvania Posse Country, scoring a recent victory at Port Royal Speedway, and then another at Williams Grove Speedway on consecutive weekends. Paired with the ”Misfits” at Buch Motorsports, Peck will attempt to transfer his early season momentum into a potential All Star championship.

“Building a connection with this team has been really easy. Sean, Kurt and Tom are all great to work with and it didn’t take long to find a comfort zone. Every time I give feedback on how the car is handling, they listen and are able to make the necessary changes pretty quickly. I think being able to get along with the team so well will play a huge role once we get the points season rolling.”

Bill Balog - B Squared Motorsports - No. 17B

Unarguably the most decorated competitor in IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series history, the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog will now tackle the All Star Circuit of Champions trail in 2021, working to add not only Rookie of the Year bragging rights to his illustrious open wheel resume, but also an All Star title, which would accompany his ten IRA Series championships. In addition to ten titles, Balog is a 127-time IRA main event winner, which is the most all-time. In comparison, Joe Roe is second on the all-time list with 61.

“I think there is always pressure to do well. The schedule this season will be the most challenging schedule I’ve ever attempted, along with the competition. That makes the stress level a little high, but it feels good to finally get out on the road and race a full season with the All Stars.”

Cory Eliason - Rudeen Racing - No. 26

An All Star veteran in some respect, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason enters his third year as a full-time All Star hungry for a championship. The pilot of the familiar Rudeen Racing No. 26 has yet to finish off of the championship podium, third in 2019 and second in 2020, and owns five-career victories with the organization, most recently finding victory lane during the Tuscarora 50 opener at Port Royal Speedway on Thursday, September 10. Three of Eliason’s five victories were accumulated in 2020, ending his championship run with 29 top-ten finishes in 44 point-earning feature events.

“With our prior experience, I think it’s safe to assume that we could be a favorite to win the title in 2021, considering we finished third in the standings during our first try and second last year. But assuming can be a guaranteed loss. There are a lot of great teams racing full-time this season and they’ve all had strong runs already this year. I think this may be the toughest year yet. Our biggest deal is maintaining consistency in all of our finishes.”

Hunter Schuerenberg - Vermeer Motorsports - No. 55

“Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg will do his best to be the top rookie in 2021, as well as the best overall, as the ever-familiar Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 will be present at each and every event on the upcoming All Star calendar. A graduate of the non-wing ranks, Schuerenberg found his footing in winged racing immediately, most recently finding victory lane during Attica Raceway Park’s season opener on March 20. In addition, the Sikeston, Missouri-native owns victories against the USAC National Sprint Car Series, Midwest Sprint Car Association (MSCS), Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA), FAST Series, and the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series.

“I think it helps having a points racing type of mentality heading into a season like this. We know what it takes to be consistent. It’s one thing to win a lot of races, but it’s another to know you can’t give away any good finishes. We wouldn’t be racing with the Series if we didn’t think we could contend for a title.”

Kyle Reinhardt - RQM Enterprises - No. 91

At the helm of the RQM Enterprises No. 91, Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt will enter the All Star season as a proven winner in Pennsylvania Posse Country, and although early season action in Georgia did not accumulate championship points, the former Port Royal Speedway Labor Day Classic and Selinsgrove Speedway winner is already off to an impressive start. The 2021 Rookie of the Year contender found the podium once during his trip to the Peach State, only to finish second behind three-time Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, during the second of two nights at Screven Motor Speedway.

“Traveling with the All Stars in 2021 is going to bring about a lot of changes for me. I don’t necessarily feel any added pressure though because racing in Pennsylvania every week can be just as intense, but there is definitely a different mentality in place when you’re racing out on the road every week. My team’s goal is to go into each night with the intent to get the most out of it.”

Those seeking additional information pertaining to Attica Raceway Park’s Core & Main Spring Nationals should visit Attica online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About FloSports:
Founded in 2006, FloSports is a subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the US and abroad. FloSports’ mission is to give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

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All Star Circuit of Champions and FloRacing Extend Exclusive Online Streaming Agreement Through 2028

FloRacing Named Title Sponsor of All Star Circuit of Champions for 2021

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 12, 2021) – The All Star Circuit of Champions and FloRacing, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the winged sprint car series, have agreed to extend their exclusive broadcast agreement through the 2028 season. As part of the extension, FloRacing acquired title sponsorship of the All Star Circuit of Champions for the 2021 season.

Operating under the FloSports banner and headquartered in Austin, Texas, FloRacing is an innovator in live motorsports streaming and original content. FloRacing will be on hand to broadcast live racing action from each and every event on the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule for the next eight seasons, exclusively at www.floracing.com. Its live and on-demand coverage of the All Star Circuit of Champions kicks off the 2021 season with the Core & Main Spring Nationals April 2-3 at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park.

“It's been an incredible year working with Tony Stewart and his team,” said Mark Floreani, CEO and Co-Founder, FloSports. “Our partnership built a solid foundation that has allowed us to create an experience that motorsports fans love. The All Stars team shares our vision for the future of dirt track racing and we’re excited to continue our collaboration to grow the sport in the years ahead.”

Founded in 2006, FloSports is a venture-backed subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competitive events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the United States and abroad. FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans.

The 2021 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship points season boasts a competitive and high-paced schedule comprised of 56 events across 11 states. Additionally, the series schedule is highlighted with a stout list of major paying programs including the $54,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway, the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Kokomo Speedway, the $17,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park, the Dirt Classic 8 at Lincoln Speedway awarding $20,000-to-win, and a $12,000-to-win visit to Virginia Motor Speedway in mid-April.

“We were obviously ecstatic about our partnership in 2020, the first year of our agreement”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions. “It’s not very often that both sides are on the same page and want to renegotiate terms so quickly. We met Mark (Floreani) and his team in Austin in 2019 and immediately connected on his passion to grow motorsports within the FloSports family. Flo has delivered on every expectation and we look forward to the All Stars carrying the flag for their motorsports programming for many years to come.”

To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About FloSports:
Founded in 2006, FloSports is a subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the US and abroad. FloSports’ mission is to give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

 

 

All Star Schedule Update:
Attica Spring Nationals moves to April 2-3
I-70 Motorsports Park added on July 27

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 25, 2021) - Opening the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 points championship season one week earlier than scheduled, Attica Raceway Park’s annual Core & Main Spring Nationals will now be conducted on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, replacing the previously set dates of April 9-10. The Core & Main Spring Nationals will feature back-to-back programs awarding $5,000 and $6,000, respectively.

If weather should become a factor forcing the cancellation of both events on April 2-3, April 9-10 will be utilized as rain dates.

In addition, the recently revamped I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, has been added to the 2021 All Star schedule and will host “America's Series” on Tuesday, July 27, padding what is now a seven-race, nine-day swing through Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa.

Led by Track Manager, Tommy Estes, Jr., I-70 will award a $7,000 payday during their weekday showcase, joining an already established slate of Midwest stops including Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., on July 23-24, Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on July 25, Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo., on July 29, and an Iowa doubleheader at 34 Raceway in West Burlington and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville on July 30-31, respectively.

Those seeking additional information pertaining to Attica Raceway Park’s Core & Main Spring Nationals on April 2-3, such as gate times, ticket prices, and reserved seat information, should visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Additional news and notes pertaining to the All Star event at I-70 Motorsports Park can be found online at www.i70motorsportspark.com.

For those who can not make the journey to Attica for the annual Spring Nationals, or I-70 Motorsports Park for the midweek visit in July, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo

 

 

Carson Macedo closes out Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour with victory at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Florida (February 4, 2021) - Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo was perfect on Thursday night at Volusia Speedway Park, helping the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 close out the inaugural Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts with a non-stop, wire-to-wire victory. The DIRTcar Nationals win, scoring Macedo a $6,000 top prize, bumped his All Star win total to seven over the course of his young career, each of which accomplished at different facilities.

“This team did an amazing job tonight and I’m super thrilled with how things are going,” Carson Macedo said, driver of the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. “We were able to put ourselves in great positions during the entire program and we really executed. I’m just super grateful to be a part of this race team. To come out of the box and win the second night out is pretty incredible.”

Starting from the outside-pole position, the lead was Macedo’s right from the start, cruising the outside groove all the way around Volusia’s half-mile. Relatively unchallenged for most of the 25-lap program, Macedo’s first distraction occurred on lap 11 when a slower car forced the Californian to take evasive action. The slight hiccup allowed Wednesday night winner, Logan Schuchart, to close in on the former All Star turned Outlaw, actually pulling even with Macedo on turn 14. Despite Schuchart’s attempt to overthrow, Macedo escaped unschathed, eventually racing ahead to a lengthy advantage.

Macedo’s only other close call was also in the form of lapped traffic, this time forced to deal with a four-pack of slower cars in the closing circuits. Despite the massive roadblock, Macedo never faltered, ultimately weaving through the potential mess to separate himself from a fast closing Logan Schuchart and Brad Sweet.

“I just kinda told myself to be patient and don’t do anything dumb,” Macedo explained pertaining to the traffic jam with four to go. “I knew what I had to do, but I didn’t want to get hung up because I knew Logan (Schuchart) was behind me. Luckily for me, the lapped cars really didn’t interfere because I don’t think they knew where the best groove was. It all worked out great and I’m thrilled for this team.”

Logan Schuchart held on to finish second, followed by Brad Sweet, David Gravel, and Danny Dietrich.

The All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will return to competition on Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, when the Series visits Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, for the Core and Main Spring Nationals. The two-day program, awarding $5,000 and $6,000, respectively, will also activate the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions point championship. For more information pertaining to Attica Raceway Park, please visit the speedway online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

For those who can not make the journey to Attica for the Spring Nationals, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - February 4, 2021:
Event: Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts | DIRTcar Nationals
Entries: 32
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Donny Schatz | 13.417
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: David Gravel | 13.229
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Logan Schuchart
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Kasey Kahne
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Donny Schatz
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Brad Sweet
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Carson Macedo
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Parker Price-Miller
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Mason Daniel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Carson Macedo
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Gio Scelzi (+9)
Sugarlands Shine Lap 21 Leader: Carson Macedo

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.234; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.343; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.353; 4. 12N-Joey Saldana, 13.371; 5. 19-Parker Price-Miller, 13.396; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.423; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.486; 8. 101-Kerry Madsen, 13.526

Group (B)
1. 5-Brent Marks, 13.416; 2. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.471; 3. 11-Ian Madsen, 13.558; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.567; 5. 13-Justin Peck, 13.575; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.582; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.713; 8. 27c-Craig Pellegrini, NT

Group (C)
1. 2-David Gravel, 13.229; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 13.257; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.326; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.379; 5. 72-Tim Shaffer, 13.446; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.508; 7. 11C-Joe Conway, 16.148; 8. 15B-Zach Hampton, 99.240

Group (D)
1. 41-Carson Macedo, 13.281; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.320; 3. 83-Aaron Reutzel, 13.339; 4. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.361; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.415; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.480; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 13.721; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 99.320

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [2]; 2. 12N-Joey Saldana [1]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [4]; 4. 101-Kerry Madsen [8]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 6. 19-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [4]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 9-Kasey Kahne [1]; 2. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 3. 2-David Gravel [4]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 5. 72-Tim Shaffer [5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 7. 15B-Zach Hampton [8]; 8. 11C-Joe Conway [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 2. 83-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [8]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 6. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 49-Brad Sweet [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [2]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 41-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [1]; 3. 2-David Gravel [3]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen [5]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 5. 33M-Mason Daniel [9]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [10]; 9. 15B-Zach Hampton [8]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 11. 11C-Joe Conway [11]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 41-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [4]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [1]; 4. 2-David Gravel [6]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [8]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 8. 12N-Joey Saldana [12]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne [10]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [16]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [17]; 12. 5-Brent Marks [9]; 13. 101-Kerry Madsen [14]; 14. 72-Tim Shaffer [18]; 15. 18-Gio Scelzi [24]; 16. 83-Aaron Reutzel [11]; 17. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [19]; 18. 21-Brian Brown [7]; 19. 11-Ian Madsen [13]; 20. 26-Cory Eliason [23]; 21. 19-Parker Price-Miller [21]; 22. 39M-Anthony Macri [15]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [22]; 24. 2C-Wayne Johnson [20] Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo (1-25)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Standings:
**Southern Tour events do not accumulate points.



 

Logan Schuchart rallies from 13th to beat All Stars at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Florida (February 3, 2021) - Starting 13th on the DIRTcar Nationals main event grid, Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart was far from an odds-on favorite, but the Hanover, Pennsylvania-native accomplished the near-impossible on Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park and charged 12 positions to claim the Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts victory against the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. Impressive enough, Schuchart outdueled ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, in the process, driving by the familiar No. 15 on lap 23 of 25.

Bumping his All Star victory count to two, Schuchart earned $6,000 for his efforts. Schatz held on to finish second, followed by Brad Sweet, David Gravel, and full-time All Star, Brent Marks.

“This car was just awesome,” Logan Schuchart said in All Star victory lane, driver of the Drydene, JVI Group, C&D Rigging, No. 1S sprint car. “Before we got out there for the feature, I thought it was going to be a pretty top dominant track, but I was able to move around. I think the top was the place to be, but I was able to go wherever I wanted. I just gotta thank everyone who makes this happen. It was a dream to drive and it’s really cool to get a win right out of the gate.”

“Blackjack” Brian Brown was the first to take command of the 25-lap event, using the outside-pole position to snag the top spot from fellow front row starter, Sheldon Haudenschild. Brown maintained on the point until lap seven when two-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, Brad Sweet, stole the spotlight, sliding “Blackjack” through turns one and two. In similar fashion, Donny Schatz also worked by Brown and took control of the runner-up spot the following circuit.

Traffic came into the picture for the first time on lap nine creating some havoc for Sweet. Although the Grass Valley, California-native was able to work by some early traffic, a roadblock in the form of two lapped cars eventually appeared in turns one and two all but stopping Sweet in his tracks. The momentum shift allowed Schatz to drive right by Sweet, taking command for the first time on lap 13.

Despite Schatz’ ability to maneuver, a caution on lap 20 would allow the field to bunch back together giving Schuchart, who had already climbed his way to fifth, an opportunity to pounce. As suggested, the ensuing restart was just what Schuchart needed, blasting ahead to third before taking over second from Brad Sweet on lap 21. Just two circuits later, Schuchart was in command, using the very bottom of turns one and two to battle by Schatz.

“There was definitely a lot of back and forth action with a lot of good guys,” Schuchart added. “I had to use some quick reaction time to make some things happen. I was just kinda waiting for the guys ahead of me to make a move so I could do the opposite.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the inaugural Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts on Thursday evening, February 4, with another round of DIRTcar Nationals competition at Volusia Speedway Park. Like the night prior, the Thursday night All Star program will award a $6,000 payday.

For those who can not make the journey to Volusia for the All Star Southern Tour finale, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - February 3, 2021:
Event: Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts | DIRTcar Nationals
Entries: 34
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Carson Macedo | 13.462
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brad Sweet | 13.032
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: David Gravel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kraig Kinser
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Brian Brown
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cale Conley
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Logan Schuchart
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Logan Schuchart (+12)
Sugarlands Shine Lap 21 Leader: Donny Schatz

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.158; 2. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.247; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.258; 4. 11-Ian Madsen, 13.344; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.393; 6. 12N-Joey Saldana, 13.400; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.415; 8. 27c-Craig Pellegrini, 99.000; 9. 13-Justin Peck, NT

Group (B)
1. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.032; 2. 5-Brent Marks, 13.154; 3. 2-David Gravel, 13.163; 4. 19-Parker Price-Miller, 13.272; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.272; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.350; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.392; 8. 21S-Carson Short, 13.639; 9. 11C-Joe Conway, 15.063

Group (C)
1. 83-Aaron Reutzel, 13.321; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.358; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.378; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.386; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.499; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.520; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.631; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.730

Group (D)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 13.251; 2. 41-Carson Macedo, 13.300; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.385; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.426; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.477; 6. 101-Kerry Madsen, 13.598; 7. 15B-Zach Hampton, 13.997; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 99.980

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 4. 7S-Jason Sides [3]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen [7]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 7. 12N-Joey Saldana [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 2-David Gravel [2]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [4]; 3. 19-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel [6]; 8. 21S-Carson Short [8]; 9. 11C-Joe Conway [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 4. 83-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser [1]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [2]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 101-Kerry Madsen [6]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 15B-Zach Hampton [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 2. 7S-Jason Sides [2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 4. 83-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 2-David Gravel [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 33M-Mason Daniel [1]; 3. 12N-Joey Saldana [6]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 7. 21S-Carson Short [9]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [10]; 9. 15B-Zach Hampton [8]; 10. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 11. 11C-Joe Conway [12]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [13]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 4. 2-David Gravel [10]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [12]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo [16]; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [17]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [21]; 11. 101-Kerry Madsen [20]; 12. 83-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne [15]; 14. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 15. 1A-Jacob Allen [18]; 16. 39M-Anthony Macri [19]; 17. 19-Parker Price-Miller [14]; 18. 33M-Mason Daniel [22]; 19. 11-Ian Madsen [11]; 20. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [24]; 21. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 22. 11K-Kraig Kinser [9]; 23. 12N-Joey Saldana [23]; 24. 7S-Jason Sides [3] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown (1-6), Brad Sweet (7-12), Donny Schatz (13-22), Logan Schuchart (23-25)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Standings:
**Southern Tour events do not accumulate points.

 

 

Donny Schatz wins second All Star feature in three starts during visit to East Bay

TAMPA, Florida (February 2, 2021) - For the second time in three starts, Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz is an All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time doing so during Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts competition at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Florida. The ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion earned his return to All Star victory lane from the second row, taking command for the first time on lap 15 before fending off a late surge by Ian Madsen and a hard-charging Kerry Madsen. The East Bay win, awarding $6,000, bumped Schatz’ career All Star win total to 20.

“I haven’t been to East Bay since 1993 or 1994. This track is really neat, but it’s also very tricky. You have to respect the place,” Donny Schatz said, driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Carquest/Ford Performance/Curb Records/No. 15 sprint car. “The surface can have some slick spots, as well as some wet sports. The dynamic of the track changes so much. I went wherever I had to go. We’re going to enjoy this one.”

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason led the first eight circuits at East Bay before getting involved in a tangle with a lapped car. Eliason’s misfortune allowed Monrovia, Illinois’ Justin Peck to inherit the top spot. Peck, driver of the Tom Buch-owned No. 13, started fourth on the Tuesday night grid and had actually worked by Schatz for second one lap prior to the aforementioned caution.

Despite Peck’s attempt to outrun Schatz during the ensuing restart, and once more during another single file restart on lap 12, Schatz would eventually prevail, ultimately slipping by Peck with a move on the bottom of turns three and four on lap 15.

Ian Madsen followed Schatz by Peck to take control of the runner-up spot the following circuit. Madsen did his best to catch the 299-time World of Outlaws winner, but Schatz’ ability to split a pair of lappers on lap 28 sealed the deal. Madsen held on to finish second, followed by his brother Kerry Madsen, who climbed 14 positions to earn the final spot on the podium.

“We have some friends here tonight from Absolute Automation and Security. They are from right up the road,” Donny Schatz continued. “It’s pretty cool to come here and win in front of their hometown crowd.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts on Wednesday and Thursday, February 4-5, with back-to-back nights of DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida.

For those who can not make the journey to Volusia for the two-day All Star showcase, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park - February 2, 2021:
Event: Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts
Entries: 36
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Tony Stewart | 13.455
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen | 12.680
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Steve Buckwalter
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Donny Schatz
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Ian Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Terry McCarl
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Bradley Howard
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Donny Schatz
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kerry Madsen (+14)
Sugarlands Shine Lap 21 Leader: Donny Schatz

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.017; 2. 25-Chris Myers, 13.294; 3. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 13.299; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 13.365; 5. 75-Tyler Ross, 13.379; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.397; 7. O8-Brandon Conkel, 13.955; 8. 15B-Zach Hampton, 13.961; 9. 4b-Billy Boyd Jr., 14.711

Group (B)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.836; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 13.003; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.131; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.456; 5. 19-Chris Windom, 13.463; 6. 21-Carson Short, 13.573; 7. 88N-Frank Neill, 13.891; 8. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 13.904; 9. 27c-Craig Pellegrini, 14.468

Group (C)
1. 11-Ian Madsen, 12.680; 2. 24-Terry McCarl, 12.882; 3. 72-Tim Shaffer, 12.929; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.007; 5. 5-Brent Marks, 13.066; 6. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.069; 7. 101-Kerry Madsen, 13.222; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 13.626; 9. 40i-Mark Imler, 14.124

Group (D)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.959; 2. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.034; 3. 1-Jamie Myers, 13.159; 4. 27-Carson McCarl, 13.315; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel, 13.330; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.545; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.556; 8. 3A-AJ Maddox, 13.647; 9. 4x-Danny Smith, 14.184

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 2. 18J-RJ Jacobs [2]; 3. 75-Tyler Ross [5]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 25-Chris Myers [3]; 7. O8-Brandon Conkel [7]; 8. 4B-Billy Boyd Jr. [9]; 9. 15B-Zach Hampton [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7bc-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 19-Chris Windom [5]; 6. 21-Carson Short [6]; 7. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [8]; 8. 27c-Craig Pellegrini [9]; 9. 88n-Frank Neill [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 72-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 3. 11-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 5. 101-Kerry Madsen [7]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 7. 24-Terry McCarl [3]; 8. 40I-Mark Imler [9]; 9. 14R-Sean Rayhall [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 2. 1-Jamie Myers [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 73-Scotty Thiel [5]; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]; 7. 3A-AJ Maddox [8]; 8. 27-Carson McCarl [1]; 9. 4X-Danny Smith [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 13-Justin Peck [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 72-Tim Shaffer [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Terry McCarl [1]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 25-Chris Myers [3]; 4. 21-Carson Short [5]; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard [4]; 6. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [7]; 7. 15B-Zach Hampton [15]; 8. 40I-Mark Imler [10]; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel [8]; 10. 4B-Billy Boyd Jr. [12]; 11. 27C-Craig Pellegrini [11]; 12. 14R-Sean Rayhall [13]; 13. 3a-AJ Maddox [6]; 14. 27-Carson McCarl [9]; 15. 88n-Frank Neill [14]; 16. 4x-Danny Smith [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 101-Kerry Madsen [17]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [8]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [13]; 6. 72-Tim Shaffer [10]; 7. 13-Justin Peck [4]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 9. 5-Brent Marks [16]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [19]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 12. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 13. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 14. 21-Carson Short [24]; 15. 73-Scotty Thiel [18]; 16. 24-Terry McCarl [21]; 17. 75-Tyler Ross [14]; 18. 18J-RJ Jacobs [12]; 19. 3C-Cale Conley [22]; 20. 25-Chris Myers [23]; 21. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 22. 1-Jamie Myers [11]; 23. 22C-Cole Duncan [15]; 24. 19-Chris Windom [20] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-8), Justin Peck (9-14), Donny Schatz (15-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Standings:
**Southern Tour events do not accumulate points.

 

 

Heavy rain and overnight flooding forces East Bay Raceway Park to cancel Monday program

TAMPA, Florida (February 1, 2021) - Heavy rains throughout the evening hours on Sunday and into early Monday morning have forced All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and East Bay Raceway Park officials to cancel Monday evening’s Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts racing program. The event will not be rescheduled.

Overnight downpours created heavy flooding in East Bay Raceway Park’s infield, as well as on parts of the racing surface. Track officials did their best to pump the water away from the track, but officials were left with no time to recover.

The All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will return to East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday evening, February 2. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., sharp.

For those who can not make the journey to Tampa for the East Bay visit, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Standings: **Southern Tour events do not accumulate points.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel scores Screven’s Winter Freeze All Star finale for $10,000

SYLVANIA, Georgia (January 30, 2021) - Although no longer a full-time traveler with “America’s Series,” three-time All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, Aaron Reutzel, picked up right where he left off in 2020 and maneuvered his way back to All Star victory lane, this time scoring $10,000 in Screven Motor Speedway’s Winter Freeze All Star finale on Saturday, January 30. The Clute, Texas-native earned his triumph from the outside of row two, forced to outduel Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild, all before fending off a late charge by Neptune City, New Jersey’s Kyle Reinhardt. The Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts victory bumped Reutzel’s All Star win total to 37; his first at Screven Motor Speedway.

“I can’t thank the entire Roth Motorsports team enough for allowing Dylan (Buswell) and I to come on board and bring our package with us. They took a big risk and we appreciate everything they’ve done for us,” Aaron Reutzel said in Screven victory lane. “We struggled a little bit in Arizona, but we took some time during the week to think about some things. We made a few fine changes and now I feel right at home. Everyone has done such a great job and I can’t say how excited I am enough.”


Donny Schatz opens Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour with $8,000 victory at Screven

SYLVANIA, Georgia (January 29, 2021) - Ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, etched his name in sprint car racing history books yet again, this time by claiming the first round of the inaugural Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts at Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia. Schatz, who now owns 19-career All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories, scored his triumph from the outside of row two, eventually working by Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney to take control on lap 18. The Fargo, North Dakota-native earned $8,000 for his efforts, also solidifying a first-ever All Star win in Sylvania.

“It’s great to be back racing, first and foremost,” Donny Schatz said in Screven victory lane, driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Carquest Auto Parts/Curb Records/Ford Performance/No. 15 sprint car. “Hats off to this entire Carquest team. These guys have been digging and working as hard as they can to get the car better. All of these preseason races are great for us because it gives us an opportunity to try some things. I just tried to go where the car in front of me wasn’t and it all worked out.”

Before Schatz took command on lap 18, it was a shootout for the top spot. Former ASCS national champion, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., took command from the outside-pole position to lead the first two circuits, eventually overtaken by Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild with a wicked slider through turns three and four on lap three. Haudenschild’s campaign at the front of the field was short-lived, as the pilot of the Stenhouse Jr Marshall Racing No. 17 was forced to spin to avoid involvement in an incident involving lap cars; Sam Hafertepe, Jr. inherited control on lap seven.

All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 rookie contender, Tyler Courtney was next to throw his hat into the ring, making his move around Hafertepe to earn the race lead on lap 15. Courtney was a threat on a few attempts prior to his official takeover, but Hafertepe was able to fend off the charge.

Meanwhile, Donny Schatz lurked just behind the pair of front-runners. Utilizing the very bottom groove of Screven Motor Speedway, the ten-time WoO champ followed Courtney by Hafertepe on lap 16, only to miss a slide job attempt on Courtney on lap 17. Schatz redeemed himself the next circuit and squeezed by Courtney at the exit of turn four to take control.

“We knew the top was going to be good. I just tried to find a line that was going to work the best for us,” Schatz continued. “This surface changed so much over the course of the race and it actually got a lot slicker than I thought it would. It really came in nice for me through the middle and bottom. You could really go anywhere.”

Aaron Reutzel finished second on Friday night after a late move around Courtney on lap 24, followed by Tyler Courtney, Carson Short, and Sam Hafertepe, Jr.

Screven Motor Speedway’s Winter Freeze XI will continue on Saturday evening, January 30, with a second, full program featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. The two-day Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts finale will award a $10,000 top prize.

For those who can not make the journey to Georgia and Florida for the seven-day/six-race All Star Southern Tour, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Screven Motor Speedway - January 29, 2020:
Event: Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott's Custom Trailers and Carts | Winter Freeze XI
Entries: 34
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild | 14.455
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Donny Schatz | 13.216
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Carson Short
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Kyle Reinhardt
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Carson McCarl
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Donny Schatz
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Aaron Reutzel (+5)
Sugarlands Shine Lap 21 Leader: Donny Schatz

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.339; 2. 25-Chris Myers, 14.370; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel, 14.512; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 14.540; 5. 33M-Mason Daniel, 14.742; 6. 101-Kerry Madsen, 14.819; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.872; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard, 14.975; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.364

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.109; 2. 21-Carson Short, 14.165; 3. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 14.366; 4. 11-Ian Madsen, 14.401; 5. 1-Jamie Myers, 14.535; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.542; 7. O8-Brandon Conkel, 14.835; 8. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.900; 9. 75-Tyler Ross, 14.913

Group (C)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.732; 2. 13-Justin Peck, 13.963; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.971; 4. 5-Brent Marks, 14.532; 5. 27-Carson McCarl, 14.856; 6. 28-Skylar Gee, 15.032; 7. 70-Nick Tucker, 15.164; 8. 4-Danny Smith, 15.540

Group (D)
1. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.216; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.595; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.608; 4. 83-Aaron Reutzel, 13.926; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.032; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.259; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 14.307; 8. 27c-Craig Pellegrini, 15.316

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 101-Kerry Madsen [6]; 4. 73-Scotty Thiel [2]; 5. 33M-Mason Daniel [5]; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser [7]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 8. 25-Chris Myers [3]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21-Carson Short [3]; 2. 11-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 14R-Sean Rayhall [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 6. 75-Tyler Ross [9]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [8]; 8. 1-Jamie Myers [5]; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 28-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 27-Carson McCarl [5]; 7. 4-Danny Smith [8]; 8. 70-Nick Tucker [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 3. 83-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]; 8. 27C-Craig Pellegrini [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 4. 83-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 3. 21-Carson Short [2]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 2. 18J-RJ Jacobs [2]; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 5. 27-Carson McCarl [3]; 6. 25-Chris Myers [9]; 7. 75-Tyler Ross [5]; 8. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [14]; 10. 4-Danny Smith [8]; 11. 70-Nick Tucker [11]; 12. 1-Jamie Myers [10]; 13. O8-Brandon Conkel [13]; 14. 27C-Craig Pellegrini [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 2. 83-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 4. 21-Carson Short [6]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [13]; 10. 11-Ian Madsen [11]; 11. 5-Brent Marks [12]; 12. 101-Kerry Madsen [15]; 13. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 14. 33M-Mason Daniel [19]; 15. 3C-Cale Conley [17]; 16. 39M-Anthony Macri [10]; 17. 18J-RJ Jacobs [22]; 18. 73-Scotty Thiel [16]; 19. 48-Danny Dietrich [24]; 20. 28-Skylar Gee [20]; 21. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 22. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [21]; 23. 11K-Kraig Kinser [23]; 24. 14R-Sean Rayhall [14] Lap Leaders: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (1, 2), Sheldon Haudenschild (3-6), Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (7-14), Tyler Courtney (15-17), Donny Schatz (18-30)

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Standings:
**Southern Tour events do not accumulate points

 

 

All Stars partner with Sugarlands Shine and Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts to heighten six-race Southern Tour through Georgia and Florida

BROWNSBURG, Indiana (January 21, 2021) - The previously scheduled All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 swing through Georgia and Florida just got a makeover, as the six-race campaign to Screven Motor Speedway, East Bay Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park has officially transformed into the Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts. The six-race agenda will kick-off on Friday evening, January 29, with a visit to the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia.

“We are incredibly excited to have Sugarlands Shine and Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts join us for our six races through Georgia and Florida. Their support will heighten our ambitious start to the new year, ” said Tony Stewart, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “We look forward to these new beginnings with Sugarlands Shine and we hope to continue this relationship long into the future. Cindy Elliott of Elliotts’ Custom Trailers and Carts has been a great supporter of not only the All Stars, but sprint car racing in general, so we are proud to continue that relationship in 2021.”

Sugarlands Distilling Company, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a craft-distillery producing award-winning moonshine, rum, cream liqueurs and rye whiskey. The “World’s Top-Rated Distillery Experience” offers authentic spirits tastings and first-class entertainment for shine-sipping enthusiasts from coast to coast at their unique barn-house location.

In addition to becoming the title sponsor of the inaugural Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts, Sugarlands Shine will also present a nightly contingency award to the driver who leads lap 21 of the respective All Star feature; the Lap 21 contingency will be awarded during the entire 2021 All Star season.

“Moonshine and the sport of racing have a long-standing history with one another. This partnership is a reflection of that shared connection between fans of shine and fans of the All Star Circuit of Champions,” said Patrick Sullivan, chief sales officer at Sugarlands Distilling Co. “Sugarlands Shine will continue to honor these roots by supporting the All Star Circuit of Champions with the Sugarlands Shine Southern Tour.”

Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts, a premier authorized dealer of inTech, United, Featherlite, ATC, Legend, Alumitech, and Haulmark trailers, as well as EZ Go golf carts, has been serving the greater Warsaw, Indiana-area, as well as customers from across the US, since 1997. Their support of “America’s Series” stems multiple seasons, most recently sponsoring one of two All Star dashes in 2020.

“We’re excited to continue and grow our partnership with the All Star Circuit of Champions by becoming affiliated with the Southern Tour,” said Cindy Elliott, owner of Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts. “We’ve had the privilege of sharing a great experience with the All Star drivers, teams, and officials for several years and we are excited to be back on board for the 2021 season.”

Chasing a total winner’s share equaling $42,000, the traveling All Stars will launch their 2021 Southern Tour with a two-day pit stop at Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia, on Friday and Saturday, January 29-30. The two-day Winter Freeze, featuring Tony Stewart’s All Stars for the first time since 2012, will be the richest two days of the inaugural Southern Tour awarding a total winner’s share equaling $18,000; $8,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

After a designated travel day on Sunday, January 31, the All Stars will resume their trek through the South with a visit to the Sunshine State, this time invading East Bay Raceway Park just south of Tampa, Florida, on Monday and Tuesday, February 1-2. Right in the heart of their annual Winternationals schedule, the East Bay doubleheader will award back-to-back $6,000 top prizes.

A two and a half hour jaunt northeast will lead the All Stars from Tampa to Barberville where the Series will continue their Southern Tour campaign with a two-day stint at Volusia Speedway Park on Wednesday and Thursday, February 3-4. Continuing a longstanding tradition of All Star action opening the five-day sprint car segment of Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals, the midweek appearance will award another pair of $6,000 top prizes.

For those who can not make the journey to Florida for the seven-day/six-race All Star blitz, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.


 

 

All Stars Add Two Additional Events to 2021 Schedule

BROWNSBURG, Indiana (December 30, 2020) - A pair of events have been added to the upcoming All Star Circuit of Champions slate padding an already impressive Series campaign that will now watch the All Stars battle 61 times in 13 states.

Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, was the most recent addition to the 2021 All Star campaign and will host the Series travelers on Sunday evening, May 2, and pay $6,000 to the winner. The Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Missouri, has also been added to the schedule on Thursday, July 29, and will award $8,000 to the victor.

Creating a three-pack along the Western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio corridor, the trip to Franklin will cap a weekend that will ignite at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday, April 30, followed by a trip to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 1.

Tri-City Raceway Park last hosted All Star Circuit of Champions competition on July 23, 2017, with the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer scoring high honors. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania-native owns two All Star victories at the northwest Pennsylvania venue; Jeff Shepard and Dale Blaney each own three, tied for the most victories in 19 Series appearances.

The trip to the Show-Me State on July 29 will be the second in less than a week for “America’s Series,” as the traveling All Stars will visit Lake Ozark Speedway one weekend prior on Friday and Saturday, July 23-24.

The visit to the half-mile at Missouri State Fair Speedway will help pad a busy stretch through the heart of the Midwest and will kick-off what is now a three-race sweep through Missouri and Iowa. The weekend will continue with stops at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, July 30, and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 31. All Star officials will look to extend the weekend with a fourth event on Sunday, August 1.

In addition, Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, has been confirmed as the destination for the previously scheduled Wisconsin date set for Sunday, June 6. Angell Park will conclude a four-race trek through Illinois and Wisconsin that includes stops at Fairbury Speedway on June 3, Wilmot Raceway on June 4, and Plymouth Dirt Track on June 5. The visit to Angell Park will award $6,000.

The 2021 campaign begins next month with six events in Georgia and Florida. Screven Motor Speedway will host the first two events on January 29-30 before the Series heads to Florida for four consecutive nights of action at East Bay Raceway Park (February 1-2) and Volusia Speedway Park (February 3-4).

Once again bringing the All Star Circuit of Champions to computer screens and mobile devices all around the world, FloRacing, the official media partner and online broadcast provider of the All Stars, will be on hand to capture each event live. Fans seeking additional information pertaining to FloRacing’s subscription coverage should visit FloRacing online at www.floracing.com.

2021 All Star Schedule: As of 12/30/2020
1/29/2021 | Friday | Screven Motor Speedway | $8,000
1/30/2021 | Saturday | Screven Motor Speedway | $10,000
2/1/2021 | Monday | East Bay Raceway Park | $6,000
2/2/2021 | Tuesday | East Bay Raceway Park | $6,000
2/3/2021 | Wednesday | Volusia Speedway Park | $6,000
2/4/2021 |Thursday | Volusia Speedway Park | $6,000
4/9/2021 | Friday | Attica Raceway Park | $5,000
4/10/2021 | Saturday | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000
4/15/2021 | Thursday | Virginia Motor Speedway | $12,000
4/16/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | $6,000
4/17/2021 | Saturday | Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
4/18/2021 | Sunday | Bedford Speedway | $6,000
4/30/2021 | Friday | Lernerville Speedway | $6,000
5/1/2021 | Saturday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
5/2/2021 | Sunday | Tri-City Raceway Park | $6,000
5/14/2021 | Friday | I-96 Speedway | $8,500
5/15/2021 | Saturday | Dirt Oval at Route 66 | $8,000
5/20/2021 | Thursday | Circle City Raceway | $6,000
5/21/2021 | Friday | Circle City Raceway | $10,000
5/22/2021 | Saturday | Gas City Speedway | $6,000
5/23/2021 | Sunday | Kokomo Speedway | $26,000
5/28/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | $10,000
5/29/2021 | Saturday | Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
5/30/2021 | Sunday | Port Royal Speedway | $29,000
6/3/2021 | Thursday | Fairbury AL Speedway | $5,000
6/4/2021 | Friday | Wilmot Raceway | $6,000
6/5/2021 | Saturday | Plymouth Dirt Track | $6,000
6/6/2021 | Sunday | Angell Park Speedway | $6,000
6/11/2021 | Friday | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000
6/12/2021 | Saturday | Fremont Speedway | $6,000
6/14/2021 | Monday | Wayne County Speedway | $6,000
6/15/2021 | Tuesday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
6/16/2021 | Wednesday | Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000
6/17/2021 | Thursday | Muskingum County | $6,000
6/18/2021 | Friday | Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000
6/19/2021 | Saturday | Portsmouth Raceway Park | $17,554
7/9/2021 | Friday | Stateline Speedway | $6,000
7/10/2021 | Saturday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
7/11/2021 | Sunday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000
7/23/2021 | Friday | Lake Ozark Speedway | $8,000
7/24/2021 | Saturday | Lake Ozark Speedway | $10,000
7/25/2021 | Sunday | Humboldt Speedway | $6,000
7/29/2021 | Thursday | Missouri State Fair | $8,000
7/30/2021 | Friday | 34 Raceway | $6,000
7/31/2021 | Saturday | Knoxville Raceway | $7,000
8/1/2021 | Sunday | TBD
8/20/2021 | Friday | I-96 Speedway | $5,000
8/21/2021 | Saturday | Plymouth Speedway | $6,000
8/26/2021 | Thursday | Grandview Speedway | $6,000
8/27/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | Twin $4,000
8/28/2021 | Saturday | Lincoln Speedway | $7,300
8/29/2021 | Sunday | BAPS Motor Speedway | $5,000
9/3/2021 | Friday | Attica Raceway Park | $5,000
9/4/2021 | Saturday | Attica Raceway Park | $10,000
9/9/2021 | Thursday | Port Royal Speedway | $8,000
9/10/2021 | Friday | Port Royal Speedway | $10,000
9/11/2021 | Saturday | Port Royal Speedway | $54,000
9/17/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | $7,000
9/18/2021 | Saturday | Lincoln Speedway | $20,000
9/25/2021 | Saturday | Eldora Speedway | $6,000
10/8/2021 | Friday | Fremont Speedway | $5,000
10/9/2021 | Saturday | Fremont Speedway | $10,000

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions announce 59 dates at 32 tracks in 13 states

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (November 20, 2020) - In just over two months, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will commence a new season, set to headline open wheel competition throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, as well as in Georgia and Florida, on 59 different occasions between January 29 and October 9. Headlining action in 13 different states during the new year, the traveling All Stars will kick it all off with a six-pack of non-point action in Georgia and Florida beginning with a two-day invasion of Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia, on January 29-30. The coming season will be the seventh year under the ownership and direction of Tony Stewart.

The two-day visit to the Peach State will award a total winner’s share equaling $18,000; $8,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday. In addition, the All Star invasion of Florida will feature stops at East Bay Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park, all of which awarding $6,000 top prizes.

“We are obviously thrilled with the 2021 schedule,” stated Stewart. “Hats off to all the promoters and track owners for working with us early in the process. We have increased our purse payouts and we look forward to another strong class of traveling All Stars. 2020 was a challenging year; we are looking for a fresh start next year. There will be plenty to look forward to for our teams next year.”

Of the 59 events on the 2021 schedule, 52 will pay a minimum of $6,000 to the feature winner and 20 will pay at least $7,000-to-win. Additionally, the Series boasts a stout list of major paying programs including the $54,000-to-win Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway, the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Kokomo Speedway, the $17,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park, the Dirt Classic 8 at Lincoln Speedway awarding $20,000-to-win, and a $12,000-to-win visit to Virginia Motor Speedway.

All Star championship points will commence in early April with two days of action at Attica Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, April 9-10. A traditional spring swing through the heart of the Mid-Atlantic will also be featured on the April calendar with visits to Virginia Motor Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, and Bedford Speedway on the agenda. Virginia’s visit, a first since 2019 when Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason scored a $10,000 top prize, will feature a pay increase equaling $12,000.

Partnered with a short trip to Sharon Speedway the following evening, Saturday, May 1, Western Pennsylvania’s Lernerville Speedway will help the Series transition into a new month with a visit on Friday, April 30. Although Lernerville is only featured once on the 2021 calendar, Hartford, Ohio’s Sharon Speedway will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on four separate occasions during the upcoming season; May 1, once more during Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Tuesday, June 15, all capped with a doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11. All four visits, including the Lou Blaney Memorial and Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops double in mid-July, will award $6,000 top prizes.

May’s schedule will also feature a Michigan/Illinois sweep at I-96 Speedway and the Dirt Oval at Route 66, a first-ever visit to Circle City Raceway at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, a bullring double at Kokomo Speedway and Gas City I-69 Speedway, and another Central Pennsylvania triple with a $10,000-to-win stop at Williams Grove Speedway and two nights at Port Royal Speedway for the Bob Weikert Memorial. Purse amounts surrounding the Port Royal events will be determined at a later date.

Dubbed the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation, the aforementioned four-day swing through the Hoosier State, comprised of events at Circle City, Gas City and Kokomo, will all be capped with the third running of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race, this time at the Kokomo bullring. Like prior editions, the third annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will award a $26,000 top prize. In addition, a point fund for the All Stars Indiana Invasion presented by Rayce Rudeen Foundation will also be up for grabs awarding a minimum of $10,000.

Padding May’s already big punch, large purses will be on the line the entire month, as I-96 Speedway’s visit will feature an $8,500-to-win program and Dirt Oval at Route 66 will award $8,000. Circle City’s two-day showcase, a first-ever All Star program within the Indianapolis city limits, will cap with a $10,000-to-win finale.

June’s agenda needs no introduction, as the annual running of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will headline action with eight events to be contested over a nine-day campaign beginning Friday, June 11, at Attica Raceway Park. The 2021 edition of Speedweek will feature stops at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, June 12, Wayne County Speedway on Monday, June 14, Sharon Speedway on Tuesday, June 15, Waynesfield Raceway Park on Wednesday, June 16, Muskingum County Speedway on Thursday, June 17, Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 18, and Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday, June 19. Saturday’s finale will feature the coveted Dean Knittel Memorial awarding a $17,554 top prize.

Although Ohio Sprint Speedweek will certainly headline the month’s schedule, June will begin with consecutive stops to Fairbury American Legion Speedway, Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track, and a third Wisconsin stop, all contested on Thursday through Sunday, June 3-6. The third and final Wisconsin destination will be determined soon.

Continuing a longstanding relationship and rivalry between the All Stars and the Wisconsin-based IRA, the IRA Sprint Car Series will join the All Star Circuit of Champions and co-sanction six stops on the 2021 calendar. The events to be co-sanctioned include Dirt Oval at Route 66, Fairbury, and all three nights in Wisconsin.

After the aforementioned doubleheader at Sharon Speedway on July 10-11, accompanied with a visit to New York’s Stateline Speedway one night prior, the month of July will hit another gear as the Series prepares for a trek west into Missouri, Kansas and Iowa on July 23-31. A doubleheader at Lake Ozark Speedway in the Show-Me State, followed by a visit to Humboldt Speedway in Kansas, will take over headlines before an Iowa double at 34 Raceway and Knoxville Raceway, respectively. July will also feature big money, as Lake Ozark’s two-day visit will award an $18,000 potential: $8,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

After a break in the schedule to allow teams the opportunity to compete in the National events at Knoxville Raceway, All Star competition will return with a seven-race August campaign consisting of visits to Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Highlighted events include William Grove Speedway’s Jack Gunn Memorial twin features awarding $4,000 each, as well as the $7,300-to-win Kramer Klash at Lincoln Speedway.

Launching an impressive September slate with three events awarding $10,000 or more, Attica Raceway Park’s season-ending Attica Ambush will feature the All Stars over Labor Day weekend awarding a total winner’s share equaling $15,000. The two-day finale will pay $10,000 with St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu scoring the most recent Attica Ambush finale.

Featuring the largest top prize on the 2021 All Star schedule, the three-day, 54th Annual Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway will hit high speed on September 9-11. Saturday’s finale, 50 laps in distance, will award a $54,000 payday. Central Pennsylvania legend and sprint car hall of famer, Lance Dewease, is the defending Tuscarora 50 champion, claiming a check for $53,000 on September 12, 2020.

September’s schedule will continue with return visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on September 17-18, followed by a trip to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track - Eldora Speedway - for 4-Crown weekend on September 25. Celebrating eight years in 2021, Lincoln’s Dirt Classic 8 will award $20,000.

Concluding in exact fashion as 2020, the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule will conclude with the two-day Jim and Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway on October 8-9. The season finale will feature a $10,000 payday.

Once again bringing the All Star Circuit of Champions to computer screens and mobile devices all around the world, FloRacing, the official media partner and online broadcast provider of the All Stars, will be on hand to capture each event live. Fans seeking additional information pertaining to FloRacing’s subscription coverage should visit FloRacing online at www.floracing.com.

2021 All Star Schedule:

1/29/2021 | Friday | Screven Motor Speedway | $8,000

1/30/2021 | Saturday | Screven Motor Speedway | $10,000

2/1/2021 | Monday | East Bay Raceway Park | $6,000

2/2/2021 | Tuesday | East Bay Raceway Park | $6,000

2/3/2021 | Wednesday | Volusia Speedway Park | $6,000

2/4/2021 |Thursday | Volusia Speedway Park | $6,000

4/9/2021 | Friday | Attica Raceway Park | $5,000

4/10/2021 | Saturday | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000

4/15/2021 | Thursday | Virginia Motor Speedway | $12,000

4/16/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | $6,000

4/17/2021 | Saturday | Port Royal Speedway | TBD

4/18/2021 | Sunday | Bedford Speedway | $6,000

4/30/2021 | Friday | Lernerville Speedway | $6,000

5/1/2021 | Saturday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000

5/14/2021 | Friday | I-96 Speedway | $8,500

5/15/2021 | Saturday | Dirt Oval at Route 66 | $8,000

5/20/2021 | Thursday | Circle City Raceway | $6,000

5/21/2021 | Friday | Circle City Raceway | $10,000

5/22/2021 | Saturday | Gas City Speedway | $6,000

5/23/2021 | Sunday | Kokomo Speedway | $26,000

5/28/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | $10,000

5/29/2021 | Saturday | Port Royal Speedway | TBD

5/30/2021 | Sunday | Port Royal Speedway | TBD

6/3/2021 | Thursday | Fairbury AL Speedway | $5,000

6/4/2021 | Friday | Wilmot Raceway | $6,000

6/5/2021 | Saturday | Plymouth Dirt Track | $6,000

6/6/2021 | Sunday | Wisconsin/TBD | $5,000

6/11/2021 | Friday | Attica Raceway Park | $6,000

6/12/2021 | Saturday | Fremont Speedway | $6,000

6/14/2021 | Monday | Wayne County Speedway | $6,000

6/15/2021 | Tuesday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000

6/16/2021 | Wednesday | Waynesfield Raceway Park | $6,000

6/17/2021 | Thursday | Muskingum County | $6,000

6/18/2021 | Friday | Limaland Motorsports Park | $6,000

6/19/2021 | Saturday | Portsmouth Raceway Park | $17,554

7/9/2021 | Friday | Stateline Speedway | $6,000

7/10/2021 | Saturday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000

7/11/2021 | Sunday | Sharon Speedway | $6,000

7/23/2021 | Friday | Lake Ozark Speedway | $8,000

7/24/2021 | Saturday | Lake Ozark Speedway | $10,000

7/25/2021 | Sunday | Humboldt Speedway | $6,000

7/30/2021 | Friday | 34 Raceway | $6,000

7/31/2021 | Saturday | Knoxville Raceway | $7,000

8/1/2021 | Sunday | TBD

8/20/2021 | Friday | I-96 Speedway | $5,000

8/21/2021 | Saturday | Plymouth Speedway | $6,000

8/26/2021 | Thursday | Grandview Speedway | $6,000

8/27/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | Twin $4,000

8/28/2021 | Saturday | Lincoln Speedway | $7,300

8/29/2021 | Sunday | BAPS Motor Speedway | $5,000

9/3/2021 | Friday | Attica Raceway Park | $5,000

9/4/2021 | Saturday | Attica Raceway Park | $10,000

9/9/2021 | Thursday | Port Royal Speedway | TBD

9/10/2021 | Friday | Port Royal Speedway | TBD

9/11/2021 | Saturday | Port Royal Speedway | $54,000

9/17/2021 | Friday | Williams Grove Speedway | $7,000

9/18/2021 | Saturday | Lincoln Speedway | $20,000

9/25/2021 | Saturday | Eldora Speedway | $6,000

10/8/2021 | Friday | Fremont Speedway | $5,000

10/9/2021 | Saturday | Fremont Speedway | $10,000

 

 

2021 All Star campaign to begin with six-race swing through Georgia and Florida

Entire All Star schedule to be unveiled in November

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 22, 2020) - Although the off-season has officially commenced, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials have been hard at work preparing the 2021 Series schedule, set to kick-off, officially, with six nights of non-point competition stretched across Georgia and Florida in late January and early February.

The entire 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule is nearing completion and will be unveiled in November.

Chasing a total winner’s share equaling $42,000, the traveling All Stars will launch their 2021 campaign with six starts in seven days spanning January 29 through February 4, igniting their annual southern invasion with a two-day pit stop at the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia, on Friday and Saturday, January 29-30. The two-day spectacle, featuring Tony Stewart’s All Stars at Screven for the first time since 2012, will be the richest two days of the southern swing awarding a total winner’s share equaling $18,000; $8,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

After a designated travel day on Sunday, January 31, the All Stars will resume their trek through the South with a visit to the Sunshine State, this time invading East Bay Raceway Park just south of Tampa, Florida, on Monday and Tuesday, February 1-2. Right in the heart of their annual Winternationals schedule, the East Bay doubleheader will award back-to-back $6,000 top prizes.

A two and a half hour jaunt northeast will lead the All Stars from Tampa to Barberville where the Series will continue their Florida stretch with a two-day stint at Volusia Speedway Park on Wednesday and Thursday, February 3-4. Continuing a longstanding tradition of All Star action opening the five-day sprint car segment of Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals, the midweek appearance will award another pair of $6,000 top prizes.

East Bay and Volusia were each visited by the traveling All Stars in 2020 with now three-time Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, winning two of the four contested main events. The Clute, Texas-native scored his pair of $5,000 triumphs at Volusia on February 6 and East Bay on February 10. Brad Sweet, who is chasing a second consecutive World of Outlaws title in 2020, opened the 2020 All Star season with a victory at Volusia Speedway Park on February 5.

Kyle Larson, the leading All Star winner during the most recent season with 14 Series victories, capped East Bay action last February with a win on February 11.

Additional news and notes pertaining to these events, such as gate times, ticket prices and reserved seat information, can be found online, as well as at each of the tracks’ respective social media outlets. Visit Screven Motor Speedway, East Bay Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park today: http://www.screven-motorsports.com/SMS/home.html, https://ebrp.co/, and https://volusiaspeedwaypark.com/dirtcarnationals/.

For those who can not make the journey to Florida for the seven-day/six-race All Star blitz, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2021 Winter Event Schedule:
1/29 - Screven Motor Speedway - Sylvania, Georgia - $8,000-to-win
1/30 - Screven Motor Speedway - Sylvania, Georgia - $10,000-to-win
2/1 - East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, Florida - $6,000-to-win
2/2 - East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, Florida - $6,000-to-win
2/3 - Volusia Speedway Park - Barberville, Florida - $6,000-to-win
2/4 - Volusia Speedway Park - Barberville, Florida - $6,000-to-win

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

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Aaron Reutzel concludes 2020 All Star championship season with $10,000 Jim & Joanne Ford Classic triumph

FREMONT, Ohio (October 10, 2020) - For the third time in as many tries, Clute, Texas-native Aaron Reutzel is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, concluding his third consecutive title with a victory during Fremont Speedway’s annual Jim and Joanne Ford Classic finale on Saturday, October 10. The $10,000 victory, accomplished aboard the familiar Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting and Coating/No. 87 sprint car, bumped Reutzel’s season win total to 11, concluding his championship run with a final points cushion equaling 110 markers over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason. The 2020 All Star title earned Aaron Reutzel and Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports a $65,000 top prize, increasing the evening’s total value to $75,000.

In addition, Reutzel has now won the season finale in each of his championship attempts.

“I can’t say enough about the Baughmans for giving me such an incredible opportunity to drive their cars. I couldn’t be more proud of this entire team. It’s absolutely incredible what we’ve been able to do in such a short amount of time,” Aaron Reutzel said in Fremont Speedway victory lane. “What we’ve accomplished, I never would have dreamed. Everyone plays a massive part.”

Certainly padding the All Star Circuit of Champions history books, Reutzel’s path to Jim and Joanne Ford Classic victory lane was a dominant one, eventually leading all 40 circuits of the historic program while lapping a substantial amount of the running order. Although slower traffic was in full force during much of the contest, entering the picture as early as lap six, Reutzel never faltered, maintaining control during each wave of lappers, which were separated by a caution on lap 13. A blessing, perhaps, the event’s second and final pause kept Reutzel from having to navigate a moving wall of traffic comprised of cars two and three wide.

From that point forward, Reutzel was untouchable, ultimately escaping to a commanding lead while keeping upwards of five lapped cars between himself and second-place running, Cap Henry. In hot pursuit of a Jim and Joanne Ford Classic weekend sweep, Henry would eventually fade to third, losing a last lap battle to a hard-charging Cole Duncan who surged ahead from 18th.

“Tonight just went our way,” an elated Aaron Reutzel continued. “When you qualify well and get into the dash, you are able to try things. Last night, the rutts never went away. It got slick all around them, but the rutts never went away. I figured tonight was going to be a repeat of that, so I told (crew chief) let’s go for it. Let’s live or die by the rutts. It played out good and it was definitely a gamble. But I wanted to make $10,000 on top of that $65,000. Fremont Speedway was bad ass today.”

As previously stated, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason ended his 2020 All Star campaign second in the final driver standings, earning three victories along the way including one during Huset’s Speedway’s $20,000 Grand Re-Opening. Zeb Wise, the 2020 All Star Rookie of the Year, concluded his season third in the All Star driver standings, followed by Paul McMahan, Skylar Gee, Greg Wilson, and Josh Baughman.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway - October 10, 2020:
Event: Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Finale
Entries: 41
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.213
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 12.981
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Craig Mintz
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner:
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Bill Balog
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Shane Stewart
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Ian Madsen
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Conner Morrell
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cole Duncan (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.981; 2. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.015; 3. 19-Paige Polyak, 13.224; 4. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.235; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.328; 6. 5-Byron Reed, 13.445; 7. 15-Mitch Harble, 13.478; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.515; 9. 14W-Chad Wilson, 13.658

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.050; 2. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.298; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.353; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.400; 5. 23-Cole Macedo, 13.452; 6. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.535; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.907; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 14.489

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.214; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.378; 3. 70-Cale Thomas, 13.470; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 13.733; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell, 13.770; 6. 47-Todd King, 13.951; 7. 5QB-Quentin Blonde, 14.095; 8. 21j-Jeffrey Neubert, 15.176

Group (D)
1. 17-Ian Madsen, 13.045; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.125; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.198; 4. O7-Bill Balog, 13.203; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.258; 6. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.584; 7. 5R-Ryan Ruhl, 13.803; 8. 1-Nate Dussel, 99.510

Group (E)
1. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.344; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.373; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.469; 4. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.480; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.817; 6. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 13.819; 7. 4T-Josh Turner, 13.870; 8. 55m-McKenna Haase, 99.730

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O9-Craig Mintz [1]; 2. 19-Paige Polyak [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton [3]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 6. 5-Byron Reed [6]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 8. 15-Mitch Harble [7]; 9. 14W-Chad Wilson [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 15K-Chad Kemenah [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 7. 2L-Landon Lalonde [8]; 8. 23-Cole Macedo [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 70-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [3]; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell [5]; 6. 47-Todd King [6]; 7. 5QB-Quentin Blonde [7]; 8. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O7-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 4. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 7. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Shane Stewart [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 71H-Max Stambaugh [6]; 6. 4T-Josh Turner [7]; 7. 55M-McKenna Haase [8]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 17-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 3. O7-Bill Balog [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 15K-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 28M-Conner Morrell [5]; 6. 5-Byron Reed [7]; 7. 71H-Max Stambaugh [6]; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker [11]; 9. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [12]; 10. 23-Cole Macedo [16]; 11. 4T-Josh Turner [8]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 13. 55M-McKenna Haase [15]; 14. 15-Mitch Harble [17]; 15. 47-Todd King [10]; 16. 14W-Chad Wilson [20]; 17. 2L-Landon Lalonde [14]; 18. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [18]; 19. 5QB-Quentin Blonde [13]; 20. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [19]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [17]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 7. O7-Bill Balog [6]; 8. 70-Cale Thomas [15]; 9. 28-Tim Shaffer [20]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs [21]; 12. 11-Zeb Wise [23]; 13. 5T-Travis Philo [9]; 14. 3C-Cale Conley [13]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee [18]; 16. 16-DJ Foos [14]; 17. 3J-Trey Jacobs [19]; 18. O9-Craig Mintz [11]; 19. 19-Paige Polyak [12]; 20. 15K-Chad Kemenah [22]; 21. 3-Jac Haudenschild [16]; 22. 17-Ian Madsen [2]; 23. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 24. 22B-Ryan Broughton [24] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-40)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: FINAL
1. Aaron Reutzel - 6150
2. Cory Eliason - 6040
3. Zeb Wise - 5508
4. Paul McMahan - 5478
5. Skylar Gee - 5266
6. Greg Wilson -5108
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Kyle Larson - 3602
9. Brock Zearfoss - 3460
10. Danny Dietrich - 3360

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/19/2020): Kyle Larson (14)
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/22/2020): Brent Marks
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/23/2020): David Gravel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (10/9/2020): Cap Henry (3)
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (10/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (11)

 

 

Cap Henry claims Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Opener at Fremont Speedway for $5,000

FREMONT, Ohio (October 9, 2020) - Forced to chase race-long leader and polesitter, Ian Madsen, for the first 26 circuits, it was a true test of patience and persistence for Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry on Friday evening at Fremont Speedway, and with a little help from slower traffic, the now three-time Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner in 2020 was able to sneak by the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry and score the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Opener at the “Track That Action Built” for a $5,000 payday.

“This has been a real good year for us,” Cap Henry explained in Fremont Speedway victory lane, driver of the Lane Racing/Beer Barrel Bourbon/No. 4 sprint car. “My guys keep working on this thing and they keep making it better and better. This thing was a little bit of a handful at times, but I was confident in my team’s decision making. I’m just so proud of this whole race team. Nobody ever gives up. We can say we won another one at Fremont.”

Although a bridesmaid for over half of the non-stop, 35-lap program, Henry, who started third on the feature grid, was in a position to pounce the entire distance, never allowing Madsen to stretch his legs on Fremont’s slick, yet tricky surface. By lap 12, Madsen found himself amongst a gaggle of slower cars, ultimately giving Henry an opportunity to show his nose on lap 14. Despite missing the opportunity to overtake, Henry kept his focus, continuing on without allowing more than one lapped car to separate himself from the leader for the next 14 circuits.

Seemingly in control, Madsen’s reign at the top of the leaderboard would falter on lap 27, as a slower car would hold up the familiar No. 17 allowing Henry to capitalize. With the aforementioned lapped car forcing Madsen to enter turn one off of his preferred line at the bottom of the speedway, the door was open for Henry, eventually driving underneath Madsen before winning a drag race at the exit of turn two.

Forced to settle for fourth at the final checkers, Madsen would also get overtaken by Cole Duncan and Cory Eliason, who battled for much of the 35-lap contest, exchanging third and fourth on six occasions before settling into second and third, respectively. Shane Stewart, who started fourth, would cross the line fifth.

“As soon as we got into traffic, I knew I was going to have to search around to see what we could find to be better than Ian (Madsen),” Henry continued. “Turn two kind made the difference for us tonight. Ian was pretty committed to what he had to do and we were able to get down and get a run.”

Although earning a podium finish, Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason still trails Aaron Reutzel, who finished eighth during the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Opener, by 64 markers entering the season finale on Saturday. Considering Reutzel still has feature provisionals available, the championship is all but settled.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 2020 season, officially, with the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Finale at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, October 10. The two-day headliner will award a $10,000 top prize. For more information, such as gate times, ticket prices and camping reservations, please visit Fremont Speedway online at www.fremonohspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway - October 9, 2020:
Event: Jim and Joanne Ford Classic Opener
Entries: 45
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 14.500
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Christopher Bell - 14.584
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Ryan Ruhl
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cale Conley
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Craig Mintz
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Shane Stewart
Computer Man C-Main Winner: Cole Macedo
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Ian Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Max Stambaugh
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Christopher Bell
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: John Ivy
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cap Henry
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Christopher Bell (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11n-Christopher Bell, 14.584; 2. 5-Byron Reed, 14.738; 3. O7-Bill Balog, 14.742; 4. 5R-Ryan Ruhl, 14.787; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.854; 6. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 15.003; 7. 23-Cole Macedo, 15.047; 8. 28-Tim Shaffer, 15.191; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 15.435

Group (B)
1. 71H-Max Stambaugh, 14.860; 2. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.993; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 15.085; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 15.125; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.166; 6. 15-Mitch Harble, 15.328; 7. 11-Zeb Wise, 15.342; 8. 77I-John Ivy, 15.438; 9. 5QB-Quentin Blonde, 15.970

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.620; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.806; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.921; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 14.982; 5. 70-Cale Thomas, 15.011; 6. 14W-Chad Wilson, 15.118; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.425; 8. 21j-Jeffrey Neubert, 16.083; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 99.000

Group (D)
1. 17-Ian Madsen, 14.781; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.860; 3. O9-Craig Mintz, 14.955; 4. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 15.359; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 15.516; 6. 47-Todd King, 15.646; 7. 27Z-Zane DeVault, 15.732; 8. 4T-Josh Turner, 16.359; 9. 55m-McKenna Haase, 30.948

Group (E)
1. 1-Nate Dussel, 15.168; 2. 16-DJ Foos, 15.187; 3. 71-Shane Stewart, 15.242; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 15.270; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 15.317; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 15.490; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.633; 8. 19-Paige Polyak, 15.701; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell, 15.808

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [1]; 2. 5-Byron Reed [3]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith [9]; 5. O7-Bill Balog [2]; 6. 11N-Christopher Bell [4]; 7. 15K-Chad Kemenah [6]; 8. 23-Cole Macedo [7]; 9. 28-Tim Shaffer [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 3. 71H-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 6. 77I-John Ivy [8]; 7. 15-Mitch Harble [6]; 8. 5QB-Quentin Blonde [9]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 6. 70-Cale Thomas [5]; 7. 14W-Chad Wilson [6]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 9. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 2. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 5. 2L-Landon Lalonde [1]; 6. 47-Todd King [6]; 7. 27Z-Zane DeVault [7]; 8. 4T-Josh Turner [8]; 9. 55M-McKenna Haase [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [4]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [5]; 8. 19-Paige Polyak [8]; 9. 28M-Conner Morrell [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 17-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [5]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 71H-Max Stambaugh [2]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [1]; 3. O9-Craig Mintz [4]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 5. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [6]; 6. 5-Byron Reed [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 23-Cole Macedo [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 3. 5QB-Quentin Blonde [3]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [7]; 5. 4T-Josh Turner [4]; 6. 28M-Conner Morrell [8]; 7. 55M-McKenna Haase [10]; 8. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [9]; 9. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 10. 19-Paige Polyak [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11N-Christopher Bell [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 5. 77I-John Ivy [8]; 6. 23-Cole Macedo [16]; 7. 70-Cale Thomas [7]; 8. 14W-Chad Wilson [12]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [9]; 10. 15-Mitch Harble [14]; 11. 27Z-Zane DeVault [15]; 12. 47-Todd King [10]; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [13]; 14. 2L-Landon Lalonde [4]; 15. 3-Jac Haudenschild [17]; 16. O7-Bill Balog [2]; 17. 15K-Chad Kemenah [11]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 4. 17-Ian Madsen [1]; 5. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [6]; 7. 71H-Max Stambaugh [2]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [14]; 9. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 10. 1-Nate Dussel [9]; 11. 11N-Christopher Bell [21]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [11]; 13. 3J-Trey Jacobs [13]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson [17]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee [24]; 16. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [15]; 17. 16-DJ Foos [18]; 18. 13-Paul McMahan [22]; 19. 70-Cale Thomas [26]; 20. 35-Stuart Brubaker [16]; 21. 81-Lee Jacobs [23]; 22. 5-Byron Reed [12]; 23. 11-Zeb Wise [25]; 24. 22B-Ryan Broughton [20]; 25. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [10]; 26. 33W-Caleb Griffith [19] Lap Leaders: Ian Madsen (1-26), Cap Henry (27-35)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of October 9, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 6000
2. Cory Eliason - 5936
3. Zeb Wise - 5382
4. Paul McMahan - 5348
5. Skylar Gee - 5146
6. Greg Wilson - 4968
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Kyle Larson - 3602
9. Brock Zearfoss - 3460
10. Danny Dietrich - 3360

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/19/2020): Kyle Larson (14)
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/22/2020): Brent Marks
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/23/2020): David Gravel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (10/9/2020): Cap Henry (3)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

All Stars to conclude 2020 season with two-day Jim and Joanne Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway


FREMONT, Ohio (October 6, 2020) - For the first time since 2015, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will sanction Fremont Speedway’s Jim and Joanne Ford Classic, set to headline competition at “The Track That Action Built” on Friday and Saturday, October 9-10. The two-day All Star season finale, also featuring the regionally-based FAST Series, will award a total weekend winner’s share equaling $15,000; $5,000 during the Friday night preliminary and $10,000 during the Saturday night finale.

The Jim and Joanne Ford Classic will welcome the traveling All Stars to Fremont Speedway for the third and fourth time of 2020, as “America’s Series” invaded the northwest Ohio short track for a pair of Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs on July 4-5. Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid and two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, scored the Speedweek victories, each worth a $5,000 payday.

Reutzel, a ten-time winner on the All Star tour in 2020, two of which accomplished during non-point action in Florida, holds down the championship lead by 74 points entering the Fremont Speedway finale. Seeking a third-consecutive title in as many tries, the Clute, Texas-native will need to outperform Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason, a three-time winner in 2020 including one during the $20,000 Grand Re-Opening at Huset’s Speedway, to secure the $65,000 championship.

Considering Reutzel still owns all four of his Series provisionals, the most Eliason can gain in an evening is 48 points, or 96 over the course of the weekend. Although a longshot scenario, the deficit is not impossible to overcome.

Leading All Star Rookie contender and Indiana-native, Zeb Wise, is third in the championship battle, followed by Nashville-native and open wheel veteran, Paul McMahan, Canadian hotshot, Skylar Gee, and former two-time Series champion, Greg Wilson.

The "Kunkletown Kid" Ryan Smith, a former full-time All Star who has since turned his attention back to weekly action in Central Pennsylvania, is the last to win the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic under the All Star banner, scoring the $10,000 victory on September 19, 2015.

Additional news and notes pertaining to the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic can be found online at www.fremontohspeedway.com. For those who can not make the journey to Fremont, Ohio, FloRacing, the official media partner and broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will be on hand to capture all of the action live.

Weekend Breakdown:
Friday, October 9th
Adults: $20
Seniors: $18
Students: $15
10 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $35
Pit Window: 4 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hop Laps: 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 10th
Adults: $25
Seniors: $23
Students: $20
10 & Under: Free.
Pit Passes: $35.
Pit Window: 4 p.m.
Driver’s Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hop Laps: 6 p.m.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire bFloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 23, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5866
2. Cory Eliason - 5792
3. Zeb Wise - 5278
4. Paul McMahan - 5234
5. Skylar Gee - 5026
6. Greg Wilson - 4846
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Kyle Larson - 3602
9. Brock Zearfoss - 3460
10. Danny Dietrich - 3360

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/19/2020): Kyle Larson (14)
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/22/2020): Brent Marks
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/23/2020): David Gravel

 

 

David Gravel scores Governors Reign title at Eldora for $52,000

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 23, 2020) - Watertown, Connecticut’s David Gravel etched his name in the Eldora Speedway history books twice in the last two days, first setting a new Eldora Speedway track record of 12.599 during the Governors Reign opener on Tuesday, September 22, then trumping that statistic with a victory in the Governors Reign finale the following evening, scoring a $52,000 top prize in the process while also earning a fourth-career Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory.

The pilot of the Jason Johnson Racing/Weikert’s Livestock/Durst/JRC Transportation/High Performance Lubricants/The Boyd Family/Mesilla Valley Transportation/Saich Family/No. 41 sprint car led all 35 circuits of the Governors Reign finale, but certainly not without a challenge, forced to navigate through doses of heavy traffic, all while trying to fend off a late surge by Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson.

“I just gotta thank this entire team. I am confident we had one of the best cars all week,” David Gravel said in Eldora Speedway victory lane. “To come out here and set two quick times, one a track record, and get a win says a lot about this team. I’m happy to win tonight rather than last night because tonight pays way more. This field was just as stout as any field we’ve seen all season. All of the best are here. It feels really good to beat the best. Anything that pays over 50 grand is a crown jewel to me.”

Larson, who started tenth on the grid, powered his way into the top-five just before the halfway point, eventually snagging fourth from Sheldon Haudenschild on lap 18, then gaining another position over his hired gun, Carson Macedo, the following circuit. A caution on lap 20, the main event’s first and only besides a hiccup on the initial start involving Jacob Allen and James McFadden, allowed Larson to advance again, this time getting by Tuesday night winner, Brent Marks, on the bottom of turns one and two.

Meanwhile, Gravel continued to set a torrid pace, quickly escaping to a healthy advantage after the lap 20 restart. Although traffic eventually re-entered the picture, Gravel was able to maintain his momentum, using both grooves of the speedway to drive under or around bundles of slower cars.

By lap 33, Gravel’s advantage had all but depleted, now feeling some pressure by the season-leading All Star winner, Kyle Larson. In a last-ditch effort on the final lap, Larson dove to the bottom of turn three and attempted to slide the familiar No. 41, only to lose in a drag race to the finish. Sheldon Haudenschild would cross under the final checkers behind Gravel and Larson, followed by Brent Marks and Carson Macedo.

“When you get into lapped traffic, it gets tough to see the cushion. It’s all you can do to not slide the tires,” David Gravel continued. “When I saw the top open up in three on the last lap, I figured I gotta take it. Even if (Kyle Larson) would have slid me, I figured I could turn back underneath him. I saw someone poke their nose before that and I figured it was him. I was just worried about making a couple good laps. I knew he was closing. Sometimes you’re better off being in second in traffic.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 2020 season with the two-day Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, October 9-10. Saturday’s Jim Ford Classic/All Star season finale will award a $10,000 payday. For more news and notes pertaining to Fremont Speedway, please visit www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire bFloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - September 23, 2020:
Event: Governors Reign Finale
Entries: 46
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Shane Stewart - 13.065
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: David Gravel - 12.816
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Kyle Larson
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Daryn Pittman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Computer Man C-Main Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: David Gravel
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Brent Marks
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jacob Allen
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Kraig Kinser
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: David Gravel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Logan Schuchart (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 12.946; 2. 15-Donny Schatz, 12.959; 3. 57-Kyle Larson, 12.967; 4. 14-Tim Kaeding, 12.970; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.076; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.173; 7. 67-Buddy Kofoid, 13.216; 8. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.217; 9. 69-Brady Bacon, 13.220; 10. 17-Ian Madsen, 13.241

Group (B)
1. 41-David Gravel, 12.816; 2. 14P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.916; 3. 72-Daryn Pittman, 13.089; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.166; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.181; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.187; 7. 70-Cale Thomas, 13.223; 8. 83-Spencer Bayston, 13.314; 9. 24-Rico Abreu, 26.169

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.020; 2. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.030; 3. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.043; 4. 5-Brent Marks, 13.103; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.161; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.164; 7. 17A-Austin McCarl, 13.171; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.222; 9. 4-Cap Henry, 13.402

Group (D)
1. 17s-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.996; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.042; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.081; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.102; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.143; 6. 9-James McFadden, 13.166; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.228; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.286; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.409

Group (E)
1. 1a-Jacob Allen, 13.001; 2. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.036; 3. 12n-Joey Saldana, 13.100; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.107; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.176; 6. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.283; 7. 21B-Christopher Bell, 13.291; 8. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.412; 9. 39-Sammy Swindell, 13.535

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 14-Tim Kaeding [1]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 8. 67-Buddy Kofoid [7]; 9. 17-Ian Madsen [10]; 10. 69-Brady Bacon [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 72-Daryn Pittman [2]; 2. 41-David Gravel [4]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 4. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6]; 6. 83-Spencer Bayston [8]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 8. 70-Cale Thomas [7]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [3]; 3. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 6. 17A-Austin McCarl [7]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [4]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 5. 9-James McFadden [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [7]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 12N-Joey Saldana [2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart [5]; 4. 2-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 21B-Christopher Bell [7]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [4]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 8. 15K-Chad Kemenah [8]; 9. 39-Sammy Swindell [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 41-David Gravel [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 4. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [4]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 2-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 72-Daryn Pittman [3]; 4. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 67-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 70-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 6. 15K-Chad Kemenah [5]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 9. 17-Ian Madsen [8]; 10. 39-Sammy Swindell [10]; 11. 69-Brady Bacon [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 1A-Jacob Allen [1]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 8. 83-Spencer Bayston [10]; 9. 21B-Christopher Bell [7]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog [11]; 11. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [13]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [15]; 13. 13-Paul McMahan [12]; 14. 17A-Austin McCarl [9]; 15. 70-Cale Thomas [17]; 16. 3C-Cale Conley [14]; 17. 67-Buddy Kofoid [16]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 41-David Gravel [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [10]; 3. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [7]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [2]; 5. 2-Carson Macedo [4]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet [13]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [9]; 8. 2M-Kerry Madsen [12]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart [20]; 10. 1A-Jacob Allen [21]; 11. 72-Daryn Pittman [6]; 12. 14-Tim Kaeding [16]; 13. 87-Aaron Reutzel [11]; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [24]; 15. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 16. 9-James McFadden [23]; 17. 26-Cory Eliason [25]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [15]; 19. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 20. 12N-Joey Saldana [14]; 21. 39M-Anthony Macri [18]; 22. 13-Paul McMahan [26]; 23. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [8]; 24. 71-Shane Stewart [17]; 25. 3-Jac Haudenschild [19]; 26. 28-Tim Shaffer [22]
Lap Leaders: David Gravel (1-35)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 23, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5866
2. Cory Eliason - 5792
3. Zeb Wise - 5278
4. Paul McMahan - 5234
5. Skylar Gee - 5026
6. Greg Wilson - 4846
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Kyle Larson - 3602
9. Brock Zearfoss - 3460
10. Danny Dietrich - 3360

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/19/2020): Kyle Larson (14)
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/22/2020): Brent Marks
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/23/2020): David Gravel

 

 

Brent Marks wins Governors Reign Opener at Eldora Speedway for $10,000

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 22, 2020) - The first-ever Governors Reign at Eldora Speedway may lack live spectators, but open wheel fans from around the world witnessed history on Tuesday evening at The Big E, as Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks drove his way to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane to secure the opening night win of the inaugural Governors Reign worth $10,000, broadcast exclusively on FloRacing.

Marks, driver of the CJB Motorsports/M&M Painting and Construction/BAPS Auto Paint and Supply/Eagle Hotel/No. 5 sprint car, started fourth on the A-Main grid and marched his way to the front by lap ten, eventually out dueling Kasey Kahne Racing’s James McFadden in a slide job after slide job battle from lap ten through lap 12. Although the former Outlaw and current Williams Grove Speedway championship contender was able to put McFadden by the wayside, Marks was later forced to deal with an ill handling race car, as apparent front-end damage plagued the familiar No. 5 with less than five circuits to navigate.

Despite a late charge by Kerry Madsen, nearly pulling even with the CJB Motorsports entry with just two circuits remaining, and a string of three consecutive cautions including a red flag incident on lap 21, Marks held strong, ultimately crossing under the final checkers to nail down a third-ever All Star Circuit of Champions victory, his first since 2015.

The “Madman” Kerry Madsen held on to finish second at Eldora Speedway, followed by Shane Stewart, a hard-charging Logan Schuchart who advanced 17 positions, and Kyle Larson Racing’s Carson Macedo.

“I was just trying to hold on there at the end,” Brent Marks said on the Eldora Speedway victory lane stage. “I hit a pretty big clump of mud at one point and I think it messed up my steering a little bit. It honestly felt like something could have been broken. At that point, I was just trying to hang on.

“I’m really confident heading into tomorrow, but I think we’ll have a little bit of a different track surface,” Marks continued. “I can’t thank my team enough. Everyone works so hard and I appreciate what they do. Hopefully we can come back here and do it again.”

What’s Next:
Eldora Speedway’s first-ever Governors Reign will continue on Wednesday evening, September 23, with a second, full Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 program, this time awarding a $52,000 payday. Although fans will not be permitted to attend as the result of Covid-19 restrictions, FloRacing, the official media partner and online broadcast provider of the All Stars and Eldora Speedway, will be on hand to capture all of the action live. To learn more, visit FloRacing online at www.floracing.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire bFloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - September 22, 2020:
Event: Governors Reign Opener
Entries: 48
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 13.025
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: David Gravel - 12.599 *NTR
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: David Gravel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Joey Saldana
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Sammy Swindell
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Donny Schatz
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Computer Man C-Main Winner: Kraig Kinser
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: James McFadden
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brock Zearfoss
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brent Marks
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Logan Schuchart (+17)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 41-David Gravel, 12.599; 2. 1a-Jacob Allen, 12.736; 3. 71-Shane Stewart, 12.770; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.800; 5. 17s-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.835; 6. 57-Kyle Larson, 12.881; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 12.959; 8. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.078; 9. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.088; 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.095

Group (B)
1. 2-Carson Macedo, 12.878; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 12.968; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.973; 4. 12n-Joey Saldana, 12.978; 5. 49-Brad Sweet, 12.991; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.998; 7. 83-Spencer Bayston, 13.003; 8. 69-Brady Bacon, 13.011; 9. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.030; 10. 72-Daryn Pittman, 13.067

Group (C)
1. 14P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.766; 2. 9-James McFadden, 12.848; 3. 39-Sammy Swindell, 12.875; 4. 21B-Christopher Bell, 12.945; 5. 17-Ian Madsen, 12.963; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.046; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.140; 8. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.171; 9. 70-Cale Thomas, 13.199; 10. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.276

Group (D)
1. 5-Brent Marks, 12.935; 2. 17A-Austin McCarl, 12.972; 3. 14-Tim Kaeding, 12.989; 4. 15-Donny Schatz, 12.992; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.023; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.027; 7. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.092; 8. 67-Buddy Kofoid, 13.182; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.373

Group (E)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 12.958; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.975; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.990; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.012; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.117; 6. 10-Dave Blaney, 13.123; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.309; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.319; 9. 4-Cap Henry, 13.351

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 41-David Gravel [4]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen [3]; 6. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [5]; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [7]; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser [10]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [8]; 10. 5T-Travis Philo [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 12N-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 2-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 7. 72-Daryn Pittman [10]; 8. 83-Spencer Bayston [7]; 9. 28-Tim Shaffer [9]; 10. 69-Brady Bacon [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39-Sammy Swindell [2]; 2. 21B-Christopher Bell [1]; 3. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. 9-James McFadden [3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 6. 17-Ian Madsen [5]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 8. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 9. 70-Cale Thomas [9]; 10. 15K-Chad Kemenah [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 2. 14-Tim Kaeding [2]; 3. 17A-Austin McCarl [3]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [4]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart [5]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 67-Buddy Kofoid [8]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [9]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 8. 10-Dave Blaney [6]; 9. 24-Rico Abreu [2]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 4. 39-Sammy Swindell [3]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 6. 12N-Joey Saldana [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 9-James McFadden [1]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 41-David Gravel [3]; 4. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 2-Carson Macedo [6]; 6. 71-Shane Stewart [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser [2]; 2. 83-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 70-Cale Thomas [9]; 6. 67-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 7. 11-Zeb Wise [8]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [12]; 10. 69-Brady Bacon [11]; 11. 10-Dave Blaney [3]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 13. 15K-Chad Kemenah [13]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [4]; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [8]; 7. 17-Ian Madsen [7]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [9]; 9. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [11]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 11. 72-Daryn Pittman [12]; 12. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 13. 3C-Cale Conley [14]; 14. 83-Spencer Bayston [16]; 15. 11K-Kraig Kinser [15]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 17. 22C-Cole Duncan [17]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 5-Brent Marks [4]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 3. 71-Shane Stewart [11]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart [21]; 5. 2-Carson Macedo [10]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [22]; 7. 9-James McFadden [2]; 8. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [8]; 9. 57-Kyle Larson [16]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 11. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 12. 49-Brad Sweet [18]; 13. 14-Tim Kaeding [15]; 14. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 15. 26-Cory Eliason [14]; 16. 21B-Christopher Bell [12]; 17. 41-David Gravel [6]; 18. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [23]; 19. 39-Sammy Swindell [7]; 20. 17-Ian Madsen [24]; 21. 13-Paul McMahan [19]; 22. 17A-Austin McCarl [17]; 23. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [20]; 24. 87-Aaron Reutzel [13]; 25. 12N-Joey Saldana [25] Lap Leaders: James McFadden (1-9), Brent Marks (10), James McFadden (11), Brent Marks (12-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 22, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5742
2. Cory Eliason - 5676
3. Zeb Wise - 5188
4. Paul McMahan - 5128
5. Skylar Gee - 4936
6. Greg Wilson - 4756
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Kyle Larson - 3456
9. Danny Dietrich - 3360
10. Brock Zearfoss - 3346

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/19/2020): Kyle Larson (14)
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/22/2020): Brent Marks

 

Kyle Larson scores 14th All Star win of 2020 in Lincoln’s Dirt Classic 7

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (September 20, 2020) - For the 14th time of 2020, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson found his way to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, and a big trip it was, scoring Lincoln Speedway’s Dirt Classic 7 for a $20,000 top prize.

Dominating much of the evening program, Larson, aboard the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Durst/Lucas Oil/Tarlton and Sons/No. 57 sprint car, led every circuit of the 40-lap finale, kicking things off in the Pigeon Hills with a win in each of his respective Dirt Classic heat races. Impressive enough, the Lincoln Speedway win is actually Larson’s second of the week, first securing $6,900 during the unsanctioned Weldon Sterner Memorial on Wednesday, September 16.

With all victories across all divisions included, Larson now owns 39 wins in 2020.

“My car felt great all night, so I was really happy about that. To get the win in our second heat race allowed us to carry that momentum into the feature,” Kyle Larson explained, who leads the 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions win count. “Central Pennsylvania is as tough as it gets. The first couple years coming out here, I only got to run maybe seven or eight times, but now that I’ve been coming out here a lot more with Paul (Silva), we’ve been quick. It just shows how good Paul prepares these cars and what our team is able to do. We certainly couldn’t do it without everyone who helps.”

Larson was relatively unchallenged during the entire 40-lap program with his only disturbances in the form of cautions; a pair of yellow flags on lap 26 and 31, and one red flag stoppage on lap 35.

Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri chased Larson for much of the Dirt Classic main event, snagging second from Rico Abreu on lap three and maintaining that position until the caution on lap 31. The ensuing restart allowed two-time All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, and former full-time Outlaw contender, Brent Marks, to drive by the Macri Concrete No. 39M. The red flag stoppage on lap 35 for a tangled Paul McMahan and Danny Dietrich allowed Reutzel the opportunity to restart on the tail tank of the familiar No. 57, but Larson proved to be too much to overcome, driving off to score the $20,000 payday.

Aaron Reutzel finished second, followed by Brent Marks, Rico Abreu and Anthony Macri.

“Those last 15 or so laps, the cautions really worked out for me,” Larson continued. “That allowed me to just kinda focus on the track in front of me, as well as keep the tires underneath me. The first 25 laps were fun, too. When I caught traffic, I really wasn’t sure what to do because all of the lap cars were kinda the same speed. I never really saw a nose inside of me, so I didn’t feel pressured much.

“Thanks to all of the fans for coming out and supporting this race. We always talk about the competition in Pennsylvania, but the race fans are second to none. We love coming out here and getting to see everyone.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their 2020 season with four starts in the Buckeye State, first visiting the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22-23. The first-ever Governors Reign will highlight action at The Big E awarding a $52,000 top prize. Although fans will not be permitted to attend as the result of Covid-19 restrictions, FloRacing, the official media partner and online broadcast provider of the All Stars and Eldora Speedway, will be on hand to capture all of the action live. To learn more, visit FloRacing online at www.floracing.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire bFloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway - September 19, 2020:
Event: Dirt Classic 7
Entries: 53
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Paul McMahan - 13.572
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Trout - 13.453
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Robbie Kendall
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Ian Madsen
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Kyle Moody
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kyle Larson
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Rico Abreu
Ford Performance Heat #6 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Ford Performance Heat #7 Winner: Alan Krimes
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #8 Winner: Chris Arnold
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #9 Winner: Tim Wagaman
Mobil 1 Heat #10 Winner: Kyle Larson
Kistler Racing Products Heat #11 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Ford Performance Heat #12 Winner: Ryan Smith
Computer Man C-Main Winner: Landon Myers
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Chase Dietz
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Dylan Cisney
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kerry Madsen (+8)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 1X-Chad Trout, 13.453; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.551; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 13.566; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.652; 5. 17-Ian Madsen, 13.752; 6. 50-Chase Dietz, 13.755; 7. 39-Justin Peck, 13.783; 8. 16-Matt Campbell, 13.785; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.805; 10. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 13.844; 11. 69K-Lance Dewease, 13.857; 12. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 13.872; 13. 87k-Alan Krimes, 13.897; 14. 59-Jim Siegel, 13.899; 15. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 13.904; 16. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr., 13.907; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 13.943; 18. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.948; 19. 8-Billy Dietrich, 13.948; 20. 24w-Lucas Wolfe, 13.952; 21. 20-Tanner Thorson, 13.969; 22. 15-Adam Wilt, 13.980; 23. 23-Chris Arnold, 14.031; 24. 5e-Tim Wagaman, 14.063; 25. 12-Brent Shearer, 14.121; 26. 16A-Aaron Bollinger, 14.287; 27. B15-Justin Foster, 14.475

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.545; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.567; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.589; 4. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.605; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.668; 6. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.691; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.719; 8. 21-Brian Brown, 13.738; 9. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.802; 10. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.809; 11. 11T-TJ Stutts, 13.840; 12. 21m-Brian Montieth, 13.946; 13. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.962; 14. 5-Brent Marks, 13.976; 15. 10X-Ryan Smith, 13.995; 16. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 14.080; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.090; 18. 19m-Landon Myers, 14.188; 19. 75-Tyler Ross, 14.258; 20. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 14.261; 21. 73B-Brett Michalski, 14.273; 22. 97-Brie Hershey, 14.273; 23. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.291; 24. 54-Zach Newlin, 14.332; 25. 90-Jordan Givler, 14.440; 26. 44-Dylan Norris, 14.489

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps)
1. 55K-Robbie Kendall [4]; 2. 39-Justin Peck [3]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 4. 1X-Chad Trout [1]; 5. 87K-Alan Krimes [5]; 6. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr. [6]; 7. 15-Adam Wilt [8]; 8. 8-Billy Dietrich [7]; 9. 12-Brent Shearer [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps)
1. 17-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 5. 59-Jim Siegel [5]; 6. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 7. 23-Chris Arnold [8]; 8. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [9]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps)
1. 99M-Kyle Moody [3]; 2. 50-Chase Dietz [2]; 3. 69-Tim Glatfelter [4]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 7. 5E-Tim Wagaman [8]; 8. 20-Tanner Thorson [7]; 9. B15-Justin Foster [9]

Heat #4 - Group (B) (8 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 88-Brandon Rahmer [6]; 7. 75-Tyler Ross [7]; 8. 90-Jordan Givler [9]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [8]

Heat #5 - Group (B) (8 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 44-Dylan Norris [9]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts [4]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 9. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [7]

Heat #6 - Group (B) (8 Laps)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 10X-Ryan Smith [5]; 5. 21M-Brian Montieth [4]; 6. 73B-Brett Michalski [7]; 7. 19M-Landon Myers [6]; 8. 54-Zach Newlin [8]

Heat #7 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87K-Alan Krimes [4]; 2. 15-Adam Wilt [1]; 3. 8-Billy Dietrich [2]; 4. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr. [3]; 5. 39-Justin Peck [6]; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 7. 1X-Chad Trout [8]; 8. 12-Brent Shearer [9]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]

Heat #8 - Group (A) (8 Laps)
1. 23-Chris Arnold [1]; 2. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 5. 17-Ian Madsen [7]; 6. 59-Jim Siegel [4]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 8. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [9]

Heat #9 - Group (A) (8 Laps)
1. 5E-Tim Wagaman [1]; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney [4]; 3. 20-Tanner Thorson [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 69-Tim Glatfelter [5]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 8. 50-Chase Dietz [7]; 9. B15-Justin Foster [9]

Heat #10 - Group (B) (8 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [7]; 2. 88-Brandon Rahmer [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 7. 75-Tyler Ross [2]; 8. 97-Brie Hershey [1]; 9. 90-Jordan Givler [9]

Heat #11 - Group (B) (8 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [4]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts [5]; 8. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [2]; 9. 44-Dylan Norris [9]

Heat #12 - Group (B) (8 Laps)
1. 10X-Ryan Smith [4]; 2. 54-Zach Newlin [1]; 3. 73B-Brett Michalski [2]; 4. 19M-Landon Myers [3]; 5. 21M-Brian Montieth [5]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 7. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 8. 11-Zeb Wise [7]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 19m-Landon Myers [1]; 2. 20-Tanner Thorson [4]; 3. 75-Tyler Ross [7]; 4. 54-Zach Newlin [5]; 5. 44-Dylan Norris [9]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 7. 12-Brent Shearer [12]; 8. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [11]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [10]; 10. B15-Justin Foster [14]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 50-Chase Dietz [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 3. 69-Tim Glatfelter [2]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 5C-Dylan Cisney [8]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 88-Brandon Rahmer [9]; 8. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 10. 19m-Landon Myers [19]; 11. 24w-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 12. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr. [13]; 13. 21m-Brian Montieth [10]; 14. 59-Jim Siegel [14]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee [12]; 16. 73B-Brett Michalski [16]; 17. 20-Tanner Thorson [20]; 18. 23-Chris Arnold [15]; 19. 5e-Tim Wagaman [17]; 20. 15-Adam Wilt [18]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [10]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [9]; 9. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 10. 2M-Kerry Madsen [18]; 11. 18-Gio Scelzi [6]; 12. 39-Justin Peck [8]; 13. 69K-Lance Dewease [16]; 14. 10X-Ryan Smith [13]; 15. 55K-Robbie Kendall [12]; 16. 87k-Alan Krimes [14]; 17. 14-Tony Stewart [22]; 18. 50-Chase Dietz [21]; 19. 21-Brian Brown [20]; 20. 51-Freddie Rahmer [19]; 21. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich [24]; 23. 1X-Chad Trout [15]; 24. 69-Tim Glatfelter [23]; 25. 59-Jim Siegel [26]; 26. 88-Brandon Rahmer [25] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-40)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 19, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5640
2. Cory Eliason - 5556
3. Zeb Wise - 5098
4. Paul McMahan - 5020
5. Skylar Gee - 4846
6. Greg Wilson - 4666
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 3360
9. Kyle Larson - 3324
10. Brock Zearfoss - 3256

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/19/2020): Kyle Larson (14)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel wins Jack Gunn Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway


MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (September 18, 2020) - Two-time and defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, Aaron Reutzel, has certainly found his stride in Pennsylvania Posse country, winning at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the third time in the last two seasons, this time scoring the annual Jack Gunn Memorial for a $5,000 payday.

A contender the entire evening at the paperclip-shaped half-mile, Reutzel drove ahead from fourth on the grid and took command for the first time on lap 14, sneaking under KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi at the exit of turn two and never looking back. The Jack Gunn Memorial title is Reutzel’s second at The Grove, also owning a Tommy Hinnershitz Classic triumph. The victory also propelled the Clute, Texas-native to the double-digit win mark, now owning ten All Star victories in 2020.

“Our car was phenomenal tonight,” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Fischer Body Shop/Precision Catalyst/Hollywood Blasting/Folkens Brothers Trucking/No. 87 sprint car. “I could move around; blast the top, run through the middle, run the bottom. Sometimes it pays off to be in second or third where you can move around like that. My crew chief is from Australia and he really wanted to win a race (at Williams Grove Speedway). It’s pretty special that we were able to make that happen. Just an awesome night all around.”

Getting away third at the initial start, it took Reutzel only eight circuits to find his way around second-place running Brian Brown, utilizing the speedway’s top grove to power by the 2020 Knoxville Raceway track champion. In the meantime, outside-pole sitter and Fresno-native Gio Scelzi was the man in charge, extending his lead to nearly a straightaway by the time Reutzel found his way to the tailtank of Brown.

Lapped traffic entered the picture by lap 11 creating an instant momentum block for Scelzi. With slower cars cutting down on Scelzi’s mobility, Reutzel closed-in in a hurry, putting himself well within striking distance by lap 13. The following circuit, Reutzel made his bid for the lead, entering turn one as low as he could before driving up across the race track and in front of the KCP Racing No. 18.

From that point forward, the bottom is where Reutzel stayed, keeping his focus ahead as Scelzi, Brown and Larson battled behind him. Although a caution on lap 29 would set-up a green-white-checkered restart, Reutzel never faltered, using clean air and a clear track to solidify his place in Williams Grove Speedway victory lane.

Gio Scelzi hung on to finish second, followed by Kyle Larson, Paul McMahan and Brent Marks.

“I just got lucky at the right time that allowed me to get a run on Gio (Scelzi),” Reutzel continued. “He ended up moving down in three and four, but didn’t move down yet in one and two, but I think he thought he was still OK on the top. You never want to pull the trigger too soon and not clear. Luckily, I was able to get down there and make it stick and get by him. From that point on, I was able to stay on the bottom and just hit my marks.”

“I should have known to get down there a little sooner,” Gio Scelzi said, driver of the KCP Racing/Logan Contractors/Aspen Aire, Inc./No. 18 sprint car. “(Aaron Reutzel) deserves to win; he drove the smarter race.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their final trek through the Keystone State with a visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, September 19. The annual Dirt Classic will headline action in the Pigeon Hills awarding a $20,000 top prize. Gates are scheduled to open at 3:30 p.m. with a mandatory drivers meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 7 p.m., sharp. For more information, please visit Lincoln Speedway online at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - September 18, 2020:
Event: The Jack Gunn Memorial
Entries: 33
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 16.540
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Gio Scelzi - 16.742
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brian Brown
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Zeb Wise
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Paul McMahan
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Chad Trout
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Justin Peck
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.742; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.748; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.768; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 16.903; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.933; 6. 1X-Chad Trout, 16.935; 7. 24W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.248; 8. 12-Brent Shearer, 17.323; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski, 17.612

Group (B)
1. 17-Ian Madsen, 16.818; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.990; 3. 5-Brent Marks, 17.057; 4. 11-Zeb Wise, 17.084; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 17.238; 6. 1W-Matt Campbell, 17.241; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.373; 8. 54-Zach Newlin, 17.768

Group (C)
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 17.023; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.117; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 17.306; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.333; 5. 21m-Brian Montieth, 17.356; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.449; 7. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.540; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 19.052

Group (D)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.201; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.334; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 17.382; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.389; 5. 39-Justin Peck, 17.558; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.961; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.973; 8. 27S-Adrian Shaffer, 18.176

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 6. 1X-Chad Trout [6]; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]; 8. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 9. 12-Brent Shearer [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 1W-Matt Campbell [6]; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 8. 54-Zach Newlin [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [4]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 21M-Brian Montieth [5]; 7. 55K-Robbie Kendall [7]; 8. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 5. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [8]; 6. 39-Justin Peck [5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 8. 11T-TJ Stutts [1]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 17-Ian Madsen [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 1X-Chad Trout [1]; 2. 1W-Matt Campbell [2]; 3. 21M-Brian Montieth [3]; 4. 55K-Robbie Kendall [6]; 5. 39-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 73B-Brett Michalski [7]; 7. 11T-TJ Stutts [10]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [5]; 9. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [9]; 10. 54-Zach Newlin [11]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 12. 12W-Troy Fraker [12]; 13. 12-Brent Shearer [13]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [11]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [14]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [17]; 8. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 9. 51-Freddie Rahmer [12]; 10. 5C-Dylan Cisney [10]; 11. 17-Ian Madsen [8]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 13. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [19]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [21]; 15. 24-Rico Abreu [15]; 16. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 17. 1X-Chad Trout [20]; 18. 24w-Lucas Wolfe [25]; 19. 21M-Brian Montieth [22]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee [16]; 21. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [13]; 22. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 23. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 24. 1W-Matt Campbell [23]; 25. 11T-TJ Stutts [24]; 26. 55K-Robbie Kendall [26] Lap Leaders: Gio Scelzi (1-13), Aaron Reutzel (14-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 18, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5494
2. Cory Eliason - 5420
3. Zeb Wise - 5008
4. Paul McMahan - 4912
5. Skylar Gee - 4756
6. Greg Wilson - 4576
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 3254
9. Kyle Larson - 3174
10. Brock Zearfoss - 3118

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/18/2020): Aaron Reutzel (10)

 

The All Stars are set for final PA visit of 2020 with starts at Williams Grove and Lincoln


BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 17, 2020) - A mere six starts remain on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule, and two of those six will be contested in the Keystone State, extending an open wheel rivalry that has been in effect since the Series’ inception.

The traveling All Stars and Pennsylvania Posse will go head-to-head for the final time this season on Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, chasing a total winner’s share equaling $25,000. The weekend will ignite with the rescheduled Jack Gunn Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday evening, September 18, followed by the $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, September 19. Padding some extra punch to the weekend agenda, Williams Grove’s Jack Gunn Memorial will also act as Dirt Classic Qualifier, granting the winner an automatic bid into Saturday’s $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic showstopper.

Williams Grove and Lincoln are certainly synonymous with All Star competition, with each hosting America’s Series on one other occasion in 2020. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson secured top honors during the last All Star visit to Williams Grove Speedway, holding off Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri and fellow national invader, Kerry Madsen, for the Hinnershitz payday.

A surprise upset in its own right, 2017 USAC National Midget Series champion, Spencer Bayston, was victorious during the last All Star invasion of Lincoln, keeping a pair of sprint car champions, Aaron Reutzel and Brian Montieth, in his rearview mirror.

The traveling All Stars and infamous Pennsylvania Posse last flexed their muscles during the three-day Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on September 10-12. Although Cory Eliason, who is currently second in the All Star title chase, kicked-off the weekend with a Thursday night preliminary victory, it was Central Pennsylvania legend and Hall of Famer, Lance Dewease, who put the Posse up two to one at the weekend’s conclusion, winning Friday’s preliminary before capturing the $53,000 Tuscarora 50 finale on Saturday.

Two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, is currently on top of the Series title chase, now 50 points ahead of Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason entering their Central Pennsylvania doubleheader. Although Reutzel outweighs Eliason in the win column with seven victories to Eliason’s three, it’s consistency and the ability to finish races that has kept Rudeen Racing in the hunt for a first-ever Series title, earning 27 top-ten finishes in 38 feature starts. Technically, Reutzel owns nine victories in 2020 with his first two occurring in Florida where points were not accumulated.

Weekend Notes:
Williams Grove Speedway
Friday, September 18
Gates: 5:30 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
www.williamsgrove.com

Lincoln Speedway
Saturday, September 19
Gates: 3:30 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:00 p.m.
www.lincolnspeedway.com

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 12, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5344
2. Cory Eliason - 5294
3. Zeb Wise - 4904
4. Paul McMahan - 4770
5. Skylar Gee - 4646
6. Greg Wilson - 4486
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 3118
9. Kyle Larson - 3030
10. Brock Zearfoss - 3010

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)

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Lance Dewease collects $53,000 in seventh Tuscarora 50 victory at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 13, 2020) - For the seventh time in his career, National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Lance Dewease is a Tuscarora 50 champion at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, collecting a $53,000 payday in the process, as well as over $1,000 in lap money, while simultaneously stretching his Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 win count to 41, 12 of which at the Port Royal “Speed Palace.”

“My guys work really hard. This car was easy to drive tonight and that’s the key,” an elated Lance Dewease said in Port Royal Speedway victory lane, driver of the Kreitz Racing, Schannauer Plumbing and Heating, Hess Ornamental Iron, No. 69K sprint car. “I’m just happy for all of the guys and all of our sponsors. It’s a whole-team effort. Everyone works so hard.”

The Fayetteville, Pennsylvania-native, who started from the pole position as the result of a top-six redraw, was in command of the feature field for the first 18 circuits, as well as the final 13, losing the top spot to St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu on lap 19 before reclaiming the lead on lap 38. Abreu, who started alongside Dewease on the front row, earned the advantage over the Kreitz Racing No. 69K during a battle in traffic, first missing a slide job attempt on lap 14 before officially taking the lead on lap 19.

Unfortunately for Abreu, a problem with the car’s universal joint forced the familiar No. 24 to go pit-side allowing Dewease to inherit command shortly after the competition yellow at half way.

“I think I was being a little too conservative with the lapped cars which allowed Rico (Abreu) to get by me,” Lance Dewease said. “I thought we would get back by him among the lap cars because I felt like I was hitting some pretty good marks. We probably weren’t as good as we were last night, but the track was pretty tricky. You can have the fastest car at the track and still not win if you don’t catch some breaks. We caught the breaks tonight.

“When I started racing, I just wanted to race. Kinda like Kyle (Larson), I just wanted to race. It didn’t matter what it was. To be doing this for four decades means two things: I’m old and I’ve been fortunate enough to be pretty successful for a long time. I’ve had the opportunity to drive for a lot of great people.”

Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri would battle ahead four spots to finish second at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” followed by Dylan Cisney, a hard-charging Kyle Larson from 22nd, and Thursday night winner, Cory Eliason.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of September with another round in Pennsylvania Posse Country, this time revising Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 18-19. The final All Star visit to Pennsylvania of 2020 will be headlined with the annual $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway. For more information, please visit Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway at their respective online homes, www.williamsgrove.com and www.lincolnspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - September 12, 2020:
Event: The 53rd Annual Tuscarora 50
Entries: 51
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Rico Abreu - 15.534
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri - 15.271
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Lance Dewease
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: TJ Stutts
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Ford Performance Heat #6 Winner: Dylan Cisney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Logan Wagner
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Skylar Gee
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kyle Larson (+18)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.271; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.447; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.518; 4. 91r-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.558; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.569; 6. 98-Jared Esh, 15.590; 7. 55-Mike Wagner, 15.603; 8. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.612; 9. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 15.614; 10. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.614; 11. 70-Cale Thomas, 15.624; 12. 11T-TJ Stutts, 15.651; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 15.720; 14. 12-Blane Heimbach, 15.797; 15. 99M-Kyle Moody, 15.827; 16. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 15.857; 17. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.068; 18. 87k-Alan Krimes, 16.072; 19. 12s-Brent Shearer, 16.109; 20. 39T-Justin Peck, 16.109; 21. 19-Curt Stroup, 16.122; 22. 73B-Brett Michalski, 16.126; 23. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.140; 24. 880-Drew Ritchey, 16.389; 25. 24B-Dustin Baney, 16.410; 26. 12w-Troy Fraker, 17.043

Group (B)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.478; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.494; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.525; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.551; 5. 21-Brian Brown, 15.560; 6. 1-Logan Wagner, 15.565; 7. 9-James McFadden, 15.614; 8. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.736; 9. 17-Ian Madsen, 15.751; 10. 6-Ryan Smith, 15.753; 11. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.756; 12. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 15.759; 13. 39-Spencer Bayston, 15.783; 14. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.791; 15. 72-Shane Stewart, 15.794; 16. 25-Tyler Bear, 15.797; 17. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.812; 18. 2F-AJ Flick, 15.812; 19. 11-Zeb Wise, 15.843; 20. 24w-Lucas Wolfe, 15.929; 21. 5-Brent Marks, 15.986; 22. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 16.004; 23. 14T-Tyler Walton, 16.053; 24. 75-Nicole Bower, 16.236; 25. 97-Brie Hershey, 16.333

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 55-Mike Wagner [2]; 4. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall [6]; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski [8]; 8. 12S-Brent Shearer [7]; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [5]; 5. 39T-Justin Peck [7]; 6. 33W-Michael Walter [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 8. 70-Cale Thomas [1]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 11T-TJ Stutts [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 98-Jared Esh [3]; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody [5]; 6. 19-Curt Stroup [7]; 7. 87K-Alan Krimes [6]; 8. 880-Drew Ritchey [8]

Heat #4 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 2. 9-James McFadden [2]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [5]; 5. 6-Ryan Smith [1]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [7]; 7. 25-Tyler Bear [6]; 8. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [8]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [9]

Heat #5 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 5. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton [8]

Heat #6 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 17-Ian Madsen [2]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [3]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [7]; 6. 2F-AJ Flick [6]; 7. 75-Nicole Bower [8]; 8. 72-Shane Stewart [5]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 72-Shane Stewart [8]; 2. 73B-Brett Michalski [3]; 3. 25-Tyler Bear [2]; 4. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 14T-Tyler Walton [12]; 7. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [10]; 8. 24B-Dustin Baney [13]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [14]; 10. 75-Nicole Bower [6]; 11. 12S-Brent Shearer [9]; 12. 87K-Alan Krimes [1]; 13. 70-Cale Thomas [7]; 14. 12W-Troy Fraker [15]; 15. 880-Drew Ritchey [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 1-Logan Wagner [2]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach [5]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 6. 98-Jared Esh [3]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [13]; 8. 72-Shane Stewart [18]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [19]; 10. 55K-Robbie Kendall [12]; 11. 19-Curt Stroup [16]; 12. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 13. 2F-AJ Flick [15]; 14. 39T-Justin Peck [10]; 15. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 16. 11-Zeb Wise [17]; 17. 33W-Michael Walter [14]; 18. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [1]

NQ Main (20 Laps)
1. 24w-Lucas Wolfe [13]; 2. 73B-Brett Michalski [2]; 3. 14T-Tyler Walton [15]; 4. 19-Curt Stroup [4]; 5. 25-Tyler Bear [12]; 6. 97-Brie Hershey [18]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [14]; 8. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [16]; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney [17]; 10. 75-Nicole Bower [19]; 11. 12s-Brent Shearer [20]; 12. 12w-Troy Fraker [21]; 13. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 14. 55K-Robbie Kendall [3]; 15. 880-Drew Ritchey [22]; 16. 87k-Alan Krimes [23]; 17. 33W-Michael Walter [10]; 18. 72-Shane Stewart [1]

A-Main (50 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 3. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [22]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 6. 1-Logan Wagner [19]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 8. 39-Spencer Bayston [20]; 9. 2M-Kerry Madsen [8]; 10. 51-Freddie Rahmer [11]; 11. 5-Brent Marks [25]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 13. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 14. 55-Mike Wagner [17]; 15. 9-James McFadden [14]; 16. 12-Blane Heimbach [21]; 17. 17-Ian Madsen [18]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [23]; 19. 21-Brian Brown [16]; 20. 18-Gio Scelzi [13]; 21. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 22. 13-Paul McMahan [15]; 23. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 24. 11T-TJ Stutts [3]; 25. 98-Jared Esh [24] Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease (1-18), Rico Abreu (19-37), Lance Dewease (38-50)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 12, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5344
2. Cory Eliason - 5294
3. Zeb Wise - 4904
4. Paul McMahan - 4770
5. Skylar Gee - 4646
6. Greg Wilson - 4486
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 3118
9. Kyle Larson - 3030
10. Brock Zearfoss - 3010

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/12/2020): Lance Dewease (2)

 

 

Lance Dewease drives by Macri and Larson to score Night Before the 50 prize at Port Royal Speedway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 11, 2020) - Central Pennsylvania living legend, Lance Dewease, made the Pennsylvania Posse diehards extra proud on Friday night at Port Royal Speedway, not only defending home dirt against the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 during the annual Night Before the Tuscarora 50, but driving by, unarguably, the hottest open wheel ace on the planet, Kyle Larson, in the process. The All Star victory, the 40th of Dewease’s illustrious career and 11th at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” secured the Fayetteville, Pennsylvania-native a $6,000 payday, as well as an automatic starting position in Saturday’s 50-lap, $53,000-to-win finale.

“I wanted to beat him pretty bad,” an elated Lance Dewease said of Kyle Larson in Port Royal Speedway victory lane. “When he beat me earlier in the year here, he waved at me when he passed me coming off of four. I didn’t wave at him when I passed him tonight. Hats off to my entire crew here. Kyle (Larson) hasn’t been passed too many times this year once he’s had the lead.”

Dewease’s march to the Port Royal Speedway victory lane platform commenced from the outside of row two, and although the lead pair, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson and Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri, sliced and diced for much of the 30-lapper, it was a waiting game for Dewease, not taking command for the first time until lap 25. In fact, Larson, who led the first 24 circuits, exchanged the lead with Macri on at least three occasions, all of which countered by Larson before the duo made their way back to the flagstand. In the meantime, Dewease loomed in third, maintaining a straight and steady pace around Port’s notorious bottom groove.

Lap after lap, Macri pressured Larson and the Paul Silva-owned No. 57 entry, especially utilizing lapped traffic that came into play for the first time on lap 12. The momentum change due to slower cars allowed the “Concrete Kid” to slide Larson through turns three and four on lap 14, and again through turns one and two on lap 21, each negated by “Yung Money.” Banging the boards on both ends of the speedway, Macri gave it one final try on lap 25, but to his surprise, and Larson’s, it was Dewease who pulled the trigger, ultimately slipping by the lead pair with a power move through the bottom of turns three and four.

“That’s the only way we can beat these guys,” Lance Dewease continued, driver of the Kreitz Racing, Schannauer Plumbing and Heating, Hess Ornamental Iron, No. 69K sprint car. “Both of those guys are really good; Anthony (Macri) has come a long way and Kyle (Larson) is the best in the business right now. You don’t get to pass guys like that too often. We were good all night and we were good last night, too, we just had some issues under caution. I was able to keep pace tonight and I figured I would be able to keep a better pace once those guys got to traffic. Kyle really never got away from us. I knew I would get a shot at them as long as the cautions didn’t come out putting everyone back in clean air.

“A big thanks to all of the fans for coming out tonight. Thank you all for supporting us week in and week out.”

Macri, who finally worked his way around Kyle Larson on lap 29, chased Dewease to the final checkers, followed by Larson, Dylan Cisney and Rico Abreu.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude Tuscarora 50 weekend at Port Royal Speedway with the 53rd running of the Tuscarora 50; 50 laps in distance awarding a $53,000 top prize. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - September 11, 2020:
Event: The Night Before the Tuscarora 50
Entries: 51
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Anthony Macri - 16.084
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Anthony Macri - 16.442
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Dylan Cisney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Rico Abreu
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Lance Dewease
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kyle Larson
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Kyle Larson
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Spencer Bayston
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Brock Zearfoss (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70-Cale Thomas, 16.537; 2. 98-Jared Esh, 16.541; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 16.575; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.669; 5. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.686; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.796; 7. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.831; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 16.903; 9. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.070; 10. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.073; 11. 73B-Brett Michalski, 17.073

Group (B)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.464; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.667; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.769; 4. 39T-Justin Peck, 16.822; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.935; 6. 87k-Alan Krimes, 16.941; 7. 6-Ryan Smith, 17.010; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton, 17.015; 9. 17M-Kyle Smith, 17.139; 10. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.788

Group (C)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.573; 2. 17-Ian Madsen, 16.605; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston, 16.716; 4. 2F-AJ Flick, 16.760; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.844; 6. 9-James McFadden, 16.876; 7. 42-Sye Lynch, 17.142; 8. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.601; 9. 880-Drew Ritchey, 17.738; 10. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.987

Group (D)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.442; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 16.600; 3. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.643; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi, 16.781; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.825; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.895; 7. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.953; 8. 91r-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.082; 9. 25-Tyler Bear, 17.169; 10. 91-Tony Fiore, 17.687

Group (E)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.535; 2. 5-Brent Marks, 16.593; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.652; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.736; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.889; 6. 72-Shane Stewart, 17.044; 7. 55-Mike Wagner, 17.276; 8. 24w-Lucas Wolfe, 17.442; 9. 21m-Brian Montieth, 17.525; 10. 19m-Landon Myers, 17.840

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 3. 70-Cale Thomas [4]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [5]; 5. 98-Jared Esh [3]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody [10]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [11]; 10. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 11. 55K-Robbie Kendall [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 2. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 4. 39T-Justin Peck [1]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [5]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [7]; 7. 14T-Tyler Walton [8]; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes [6]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [10]; 10. 17M-Kyle Smith [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 2. 17-Ian Madsen [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [7]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 6. 9-James McFadden [6]; 7. 880-Drew Ritchey [9]; 8. 75-Nicole Bower [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 10. 2F-AJ Flick [1]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 6. 25-Tyler Bear [9]; 7. 91-Tony Fiore [10]; 8. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 9. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 10. 33W-Michael Walter [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 55-Mike Wagner [7]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 7. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 8. 72-Shane Stewart [6]; 9. 21M-Brian Montieth [9]; 10. 19M-Landon Myers [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 70-Cale Thomas [3]; 6. 17-Ian Madsen [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 5C-Dylan Cisney [6]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [4]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 87K-Alan Krimes [2]; 2. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [4]; 3. 72-Shane Stewart [3]; 4. 75-Nicole Bower [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 73B-Brett Michalski [7]; 7. 55K-Robbie Kendall [15]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 9. 21M-Brian Montieth [8]; 10. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 11. 12W-Troy Fraker [10]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 2. 55-Mike Wagner [6]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 4. 98-Jared Esh [1]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 6. 6-Ryan Smith [10]; 7. 12-Blane Heimbach [5]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 9. 9-James McFadden [8]; 10. 25-Tyler Bear [11]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 12. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 13. 880-Drew Ritchey [16]; 14. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [18]; 15. 99M-Kyle Moody [13]; 16. 91-Tony Fiore [15]; 17. 14T-Tyler Walton [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [10]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [12]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 8. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 10. 17-Ian Madsen [11]; 11. 70-Cale Thomas [9]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [27]; 13. 51-Freddie Rahmer [21]; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [8]; 15. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 16. 1-Logan Wagner [18]; 17. 98-Jared Esh [24]; 18. 99-Skylar Gee [16]; 19. 11T-TJ Stutts [14]; 20. 11-Zeb Wise [17]; 21. 55-Mike Wagner [22]; 22. 39T-Justin Peck [19]; 23. 21-Brian Brown [23]; 24. 42-Sye Lynch [20]; 25. 13-Paul McMahan [25]; 26. 18-Gio Scelzi [15]; 27. 25-Tyler Bear [26] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-24), Lance Dewease (25-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 11, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5236
2. Cory Eliason - 5154
3. Zeb Wise - 4814
4. Paul McMahan - 4664
5. Skylar Gee - 4556
6. Greg Wilson - 4396
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 2992
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2896
10. Kyle Larson - 2888

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/11/2020): Lance Dewease

 

 

Cory Eliason earns fifth-career All Star win in Tuscarora Weekend opener

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 10, 2020) - For the fifth time in his career, and for the first time in Pennsylvania, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so during night one of the 53rd running of the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway. The 2019 All Star Rookie of the Year is now a three-time Series winner in 2020, accumulating all three since August 2 when the driver of the Rudeen Racing entry secured $20,000 during the Huset’s Speedway grand reopening. The Port Royal Speedway victory earned Eliason a $6,000 top prize.

“They don’t call this place the ‘Speed Palace’ no nothing,” Cory Eliason said in victory lane, driver of the Rudeen Racing/Hagar Realty/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car. “It was a blast here tonight. Definitely a lot different than what we saw on Monday during the Labor Day Classic. The kind of track we had here tonight is kinda my forte. Hats off to this entire team. They work hard and continue to work hard day in and day out. We were fast right out of the gate tonight and it really showed. All we can do is come back tomorrow and try to do this again.”

Lining-up third on the main event grid, Eliason was an obvious threat right from the start. Although forced to withstand a pair of red flag incidents which halted action before a single lap could be completed, and fading one position to fourth when the race finally commenced, Eliason was quick on his feet, eventually regaining third from Kerry Madson on lap two, then sneaking by Brian Brown to capture second with only three laps in the books. Meanwhile, feature pole sitter Tony Stewart was the man in charge, maintaining command over the field while Eliason moved through the top five.

By lap six, Eliason was all over Tony Stewart for the race lead, actually pulling even with the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion as the pair raced into turn one to begin lap seven. Unfortunately for Eliason, caution flags would wave, negating Eliason’s bid for the lead. Eliason would be forced to restart second with Kerry Madsen and Brian Brown in tow.

Despite the ensuing restart not giving Eliason the jump that he needed, it was only a matter of time, as the 2020 All Star championship contender put himself back within striking distance by lap 12. In much similar fashion as lap seven, Eliason dove to the bottom of turn one to begin lap 13 and slid across the nose of Stewart, securing control for the California hotshoe for the first time.

Once in command, it was smooth sailing for Eiason, and although faced with a number of cautions, one of which inducing a green-white-checkered finish, and a few glimpses of slower traffic, on top of the field is where Eliason stayed. Kerry Madsen battled home to finish second, followed by Tony Stewart, Gio Scelzi and Tyler Courtney.

“We worked on a few things tonight, but nothing major,” Eliason said. “We were fortunate enough to find the curb which allowed us to make up a lot of ground in three and four. I really didn’t have to adjust my driving style much to determine how the car was going to act. I’ve always wanted to stand up here in Port Royal’s new victory lane, and now here we are. Just an awesome night all around.”

In addition, the preliminary victory secured Eliason a spot in Saturday’s 50-lap, $53,000-to-win main event.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue Tuscarora 50 weekend with another round of preliminary competition on Friday evening, September 11. Like Thursday, Friday’s preliminary main event will award a $6,000 top prize. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - September 10, 2020:
Event: 53rd Annual Tuscarora 50 - Opening Night
Entries: 46
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: James McFadden - 16.015
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen - 15.841
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brian Brown
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Lance Dewease
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tony Stewart
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Christopher Bell
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Tony Stewart
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Brian Brown
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Kyle Reinhardt
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Ian Madsen (+17)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.971; 2. 70-Cale Thomas, 16.115; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 16.116; 4. 72-Shane Stewart, 16.184; 5. 2F-AJ Flick, 16.195; 6. 17-Ian Madsen, 16.213; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.223; 8. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.265; 9. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.322; 10. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.430

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.905; 2. 9-James McFadden, 15.950; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.045; 4. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.072; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.148; 6. 5-Brent Marks, 16.165; 7. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.538; 8. 75-Nicole Bower, 16.599; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney, 16.803

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.939; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.031; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.037; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.056; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston, 16.124; 6. 91-Tony Fiore, 16.177; 7. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.230; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton, 16.444; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.466

Group (D)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.842; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.047; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.151; 4. 24w-Lucas Wolfe, 16.208; 5. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.225; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.251; 7. 6-Ryan Smith, 16.298; 8. 98-Jared Esh, 16.448; 9. 17M-Kyle Smith, 16.513

Group (E)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.892; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.945; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.950; 4. 21B-Christopher Bell, 16.083; 5. 21m-Brian Montieth, 16.222; 6. 91r-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.225; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.352; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.590; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski, 16.755

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 72-Shane Stewart [1]; 4. 70-Cale Thomas [3]; 5. 17-Ian Madsen [6]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. 2F-AJ Flick [5]; 8. 55-Mike Wagner [8]; 9. 55K-Robbie Kendall [9]; 10. 11-Zeb Wise [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 3. 9-James McFadden [3]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 7. 33W-Michael Walter [7]; 8. 75-Nicole Bower [8]; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [5]; 6. 91-Tony Fiore [6]; 7. 5C-Dylan Cisney [7]; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 25-Tyler Bear [5]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 7. 17M-Kyle Smith [9]; 8. 6-Ryan Smith [7]; 9. 98-Jared Esh [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 21B-Christopher Bell [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 21M-Brian Montieth [5]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [5]; 5. 21B-Christopher Bell [4]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 6. 9-James McFadden [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 2. 55K-Robbie Kendall [6]; 3. 14T-Tyler Walton [3]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [4]; 5. 98-Jared Esh [7]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 7. 75-Nicole Bower [5]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]; 9. 6-Ryan Smith [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 5C-Dylan Cisney [12]; 7. 21M-Brian Montieth [8]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch [10]; 10. 2F-AJ Flick [11]; 11. 25-Tyler Bear [5]; 12. 17M-Kyle Smith [14]; 13. 91-Tony Fiore [7]; 14. 55K-Robbie Kendall [17]; 15. 33W-Michael Walter [15]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 17. 55-Mike Wagner [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [11]; 7. 17-Ian Madsen [24]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [16]; 9. 5-Brent Marks [21]; 10. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 11. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 12. 5C-Dylan Cisney [23]; 13. 70-Cale Thomas [20]; 14. 11T-TJ Stutts [18]; 15. 25-Tyler Bear [26]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [19]; 17. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 18. 72-Shane Stewart [17]; 19. 1-Logan Wagner [14]; 20. 39-Spencer Bayston [22]; 21. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [15]; 22. 21B-Christopher Bell [9]; 23. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 24. 57-Kyle Larson [10]; 25. 9-James McFadden [12]; 26. 51-Freddie Rahmer [25] Lap Leaders: Tony Stewart (1-12), Cory Eliason (13-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 10, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5116
2. Cory Eliason - 5018
3. Zeb Wise - 4704
4. Paul McMahan - 4562
5. Skylar Gee - 4442
6. Greg Wilson - 4306
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 2860
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2770
10. Kyle Larson - 2744

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/10/2020): Cory Eliason (3)

 

 

Rico Abreu scores $10,000 in Attica Ambush finale at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (September 5, 2020) - It did not come easy, but St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu left the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” on Saturday evening as an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winner, scoring the Attica Ambush finale at Attica Raceway Park for a $10,000 payday. Abreu, who started second on the feature grid, led the final 27 circuits to nail down the five-figure winner’s share, but was forced to fend off the likes of Trey Jacobs and Aaron Reutzel along the way.

His first since cashing in for $5,000 at Muskingum County Speedway in July, Abreu is now a two-time All Star winner in 2020, bumping his career total to nine in the process.

Two-time and defending Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, finished second in the Ambush finale, followed by Cap Henry, Ian Madsen and Trey Jacobs.

“That’s an intense 40 laps here,” an elated Rico Abreu said in victory lane, driver of the Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing/Abreu Vineyards/Curb Records/Lucas Oil Products/Whistle Stop Bar and Grill/Self Made Racing/Salty’s BBQ/Dancer Logistics/J. Davidson Scrap Metals/Wiser Golf/ShopRico.com/No. 24 sprint car. “You really have to be patient and know that your car is going to keep coming to you. Wow, what a crowd. This is great for Attica.”

Although starting from the outside-pole position, it was polesitter and Wooster, Ohio-native Trey Jacobs who earned the initial jump, driving away from Abreu and Cale Thomas to lead the first circuit. A caution on lap two would freeze the running order the first time giving Abreu a second chance at snagging command. The ensuing restart would prove to do Abreu a favor, ultimately utilizing his momentum to sneak up on Jacobs and capture the lead by lap five.

Despite Abreu’s attempts in maintaining a quick pace around the outer edge of the speedway, it was Jacobs who kept his focus on the bottom and eventually tracked down the leader, first losing a drag race on the frontstretch before regaining control officially on lap 12. A caution on lap 13 would pause the race yet again giving Abreu another chance to restart on the tailtank of Jacobs. As displayed before, Abreu took advantage of the restart and worked up enough momentum to slingshot around Jacobs on lap 14.

In the meantime, Aaron Reutzel was on the move, powering his way to third from sixth by lap 15 before getting by Jacobs to take second with 25 circuits in. By lap 30, the heat was on between Abreu and Reutzel, racing nearly nose-to-tail for the next several circuits. The Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry showed Abreu its nose on a few occasions, and even with periods of slower traffic playing in Reutzel’s favor, Abreu never faltered. At the finish, Abreu and Reutzel were separated by a mere-1.08 seconds.

“I knew Reutzel was pressuring me, or somebody was pressuring me. You can kinda sense those things,” Rico Abreu continued. “I moved around, but I was just way too free on the bottom. I could keep my car really propped up on the top. Just hats off to my team. We enjoy coming to Attica and we’re already looking forward to coming back.”

“That was all I had,” Aaron Reutzel said after finishing second. “I didn’t realize the race was about to end when it did. I’m not sure what more I could have done. I got to where I could run the top really hard and he started to get tight. I tried to move to the bottom with the intent to get him to move to the bottom, which he did for a little bit, but I didn’t capitalize. I felt like my car was getting better and better, but it was so hard to get runs.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of September with a three-day stay at Port Royal Speedway on Thursday through Saturday, September 10-12. The 53rd running of the Tuscarora 50 is on the weekend agenda awarding a top prize equaling $53,000 on Saturday night. The All Star blockbuster, the highest paying program on the 2020 schedule, will kick-off with a pair of $6,000-to-win preliminary main events on Thursday and Friday. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - September 5, 2020:
Event: Attica Ambush Finale
Entries: 32
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.289
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild - 13.344
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Rico Abreu
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cale Thomas
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Jordan Ryan
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: DJ Netto
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Rico Abreu
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: DJ Foos (+8)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.344; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.344; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.368; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 13.398; 5. 97-Max Stambaugh, 13.451; 6. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 13.470; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.485; 8. 23-Cole Macedo, 13.492

Group (B)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.349; 2. 17-Ian Madsen, 13.863; 3. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 13.868; 4. 55m-McKenna Haase, 13.896; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.931; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.264; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.657; 8. 88N-Frank Neill, 14.810

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.513; 2. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.768; 3. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.835; 4. 70-Cale Thomas, 13.951; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 14.037; 6. 11N-DJ Netto, 14.129; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 14.811; 8. 3C-Cale Conley, 99.220

Group (D)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.928; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.007; 3. 77I-John Ivy, 14.273; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.289; 5. 16-DJ Foos, 14.317; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.508; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.641; 8. 5R-Byron Reed, 14.715

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 5. 97-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [6]; 8. 23-Cole Macedo [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 2. 17-Ian Madsen [3]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 6. 49D-Shawn Dancer [2]; 7. 88N-Frank Neill [8]; 8. 55M-McKenna Haase [1]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 5. 15K-Chad Kemenah [2]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 7. 11N-DJ Netto [6]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 3. 77I-John Ivy [2]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [8]; 7. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 2. 70-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 17-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19R-Jordan Ryan [1]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [7]; 5. 11N-DJ Netto [6]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 7. 49D-Shawn Dancer [3]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 9. 55M-McKenna Haase [9]; 10. 88N-Frank Neill [8]; 11. 21N-Frankie Nervo [11]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 4. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [13]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 9. 71-Shane Stewart [11]; 10. 70-Cale Thomas [3]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [15]; 12. 3C-Cale Conley [17]; 13. 97-Max Stambaugh [18]; 14. 19R-Jordan Ryan [21]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee [12]; 16. 16-DJ Foos [24]; 17. 5T-Travis Philo [20]; 18. 5R-Byron Reed [22]; 19. 15K-Chad Kemenah [19]; 20. 11-Zeb Wise [25]; 21. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 22. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [23]; 23. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 24. 77I-John Ivy [14]; 25. 35-Stuart Brubaker [16] Lap Leaders: Trey Jacobs (1-4), Rico Abreu (5-11), Trey Jacobs (12, 13), Rico Abreu (14-40)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 5, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4978
2. Cory Eliason - 4868
3. Zeb Wise - 4614
4. Paul McMahan - 4434
5. Skylar Gee - 4352
6. Greg Wilson - 4216
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 2770
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2652
10. Kyle Larson - 2642

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/5/2020): Rico Abreu (2)

 

 

Tim Shaffer scores first All Star victory of 2020 during Attica Ambush opener

ATTICA, Ohio (September 4, 2020) - A name certainly synonymous with Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition, but left winless with the Series since February of 2019, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer proved to the open wheel world that he still has what it takes to be an All Star winner, breaking through during Attica Raceway Park’s Attica Ambush opener on Friday night for a $5,000 top prize.

Resulting in the 67th All Star Circuit of Champions victory of his illustrious career, the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania-native led all 40 circuits at the Attica short track to secure his trip to victory lane, withstanding early pressure from fellow sprint car veteran, Jac Haudenschild, before holding off Shane Stewart in the closing circuits. Shaffer is now an eight-time Series winner at Attica Raceway Park, officially tied with Frankie Kerr for second on the all-time Attica All Star win list.

“It’s been a while. I haven’t run with the Series steady, but we’re just out here building a team,” Tim Shaffer said in Attica Raceway Park victory lane, driver of the Canton Erectors, Grove Racing, No. 28 sprint car. “We can only run a limited schedule so we have to make it worthwhile when we do run. Hats off to my guys. Everybody has stepped up and here we are. These kids are getting harder and harder to beat.”

Inheriting a front row starting position after a false start by Cale Conley during the initial green, Shaffer drove on to gain the early advantage, leading Jac Haudenschild and Cale Conley by the flagstand for the first time. Searching around the speedway early, Shaffer found his rhythm within the first few circuits, eventually relying on the top of turns one and two and the bottom of turns three and four. Although in control the entire distance, traffic was never a factor for the former All Star Circuit of Champions titlist, as cautions on lap 10, 21 and 36 kept Shaffer in clean air.

Despite a few early attempts by Haudenschild to work by the Grove Racing No. 28, it was Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart who challenged Shaffer late, putting himself in view of the lead after sneaking by the “Wild Child” at the exit of turn four on lap 18.

A caution on lap 36 for a troubled Cory Eliason, who was battling for a top-five spot at the time of the incident, gave Shane Stewart one final opportunity to gain the edge over Shaffer, but the “Steel City Outlaw” proved to be too strong with a clear track ahead.

“This is Attica,” Shaffer continued. “If you don’t move around, you’re going to get it handed to you. The track definitely changes throughout the night. I was hoping I was doing the right things.”

Stewart chased Shaffer to the final checkers, followed by Cale Thomas, Cale Conley and Paul McMahan. Although missing the top-five, Rico Abreu gained 16 positions to finish sixth.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their Attica Ambush weekend on Saturday evening, September 5. The two-day finale will award a $10,000 top prize. For more information, such as gate times and ticket prices, please visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - September 4, 2020:
Event: Attica Ambush
Entries: 41
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 12.866
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 12.820
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Jac Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cole Duncan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Shane Stewart
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Trey Jacobs
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Cale Conley
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Jac Haudenschild
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Cole Macedo
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: John Ivy
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Rico Abreu (+16)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Zeb Wise, 12.826; 2. 97-Max Stambaugh, 12.863; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.908; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.925; 5. 16-DJ Foos, 12.941; 6. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.081; 7. 27Z-Zane DeVault, 13.177; 8. 4S-Tyler Street, 13.293; 9. 27-Keith Sheffer, 13.297

Group (B)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 12.907; 2. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.011; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.018; 4. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.033; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.086; 6. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 13.242; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.287; 8. 77I-John Ivy, 13.326

Group (C)
1. 3C-Cale Conley, 12.826; 2. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.122; 3. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.252; 4. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.357; 5. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 13.369; 6. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 13.442; 7. 20-Daniel Burkhart, 14.013; 8. 88N-Frank Neill, 14.146

Group (D)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.820; 2. 23-Cole Macedo, 12.886; 3. 70-Cale Thomas, 12.889; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.161; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.286; 6. 55m-McKenna Haase, 13.341; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.363; 8. 4T-Josh Turner, 13.756

Group (E)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.899; 2. 17-Ian Madsen, 12.989; 3. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.078; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.189; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.220; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.330; 7. 11N-DJ Netto, 13.526; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 99.580

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 3. 97-Max Stambaugh [3]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 7. 27Z-Zane DeVault [7]; 8. 4S-Tyler Street [8]; 9. 27-Keith Sheffer [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 22-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 77I-John Ivy [8]; 7. 49D-Shawn Dancer [6]; 8. 15K-Chad Kemenah [3]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Shane Stewart [3]; 2. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [2]; 3. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith [6]; 5. 19R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 6. 70M-Henry Malcuit [1]; 7. 20-Daniel Burkhart [7]; 8. 88N-Frank Neill [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 70-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 4T-Josh Turner [8]; 7. 55M-McKenna Haase [6]; 8. 23-Cole Macedo [3]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 2. 17-Ian Madsen [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 7. 11N-DJ Netto [7]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 70-Cale Thomas [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [1]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs [2]; 3. 97-Max Stambaugh [3]; 4. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 23-Cole Macedo [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 5. 77I-John Ivy [8]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [7]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [6]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [11]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 10. 27Z-Zane DeVault [12]; 11. 55M-McKenna Haase [14]; 12. 4S-Tyler Street [18]; 13. 49D-Shawn Dancer [13]; 14. 11N-DJ Netto [15]; 15. 27-Keith Sheffer [21]; 16. 21N-Frankie Nervo [19]; 17. 88N-Frank Neill [20]; 18. 4T-Josh Turner [10]; 19. 20-Daniel Burkhart [16]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [8]; 3. 70-Cale Thomas [7]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [22]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 8. 17-Ian Madsen [14]; 9. 22-Cole Duncan [11]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [24]; 11. 4-Cap Henry [12]; 12. O9-Craig Mintz [17]; 13. 99-Skylar Gee [18]; 14. 11-Zeb Wise [10]; 15. 16-DJ Foos [21]; 16. 87-Aaron Reutzel [19]; 17. 35-Stuart Brubaker [13]; 18. 97-Max Stambaugh [6]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 20. 3J-Trey Jacobs [4]; 21. 33W-Caleb Griffith [20]; 22. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [16]; 23. 23-Cole Macedo [23]; 24. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [15] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer (1-40)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of September 4, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4832
2. Cory Eliason - 4734
3. Zeb Wise - 4504
4. Paul McMahan - 4330
5. Skylar Gee - 4232
6. Greg Wilson - 4080
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 2770
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2652
10. Kyle Larson - 2642

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (9/4/2020): Tim Shaffer

 

 

53rd running of Tuscarora 50 to award $53,000-to-win

Three-day event features pair of $6,000-to-win prelims, $2,000-to-win non-qualifiers feature


BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 4, 2020) - The largest paying program in Port Royal Speedway history just got bigger, as the 53rd running of the Tuscarora 50 featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 now boasts a total weekend purse on the brink of $200,000, $53,000 of which to be awarded to Saturday’s main event winner. The three-day showstopper will hit the ground running with back-to-back $6,000-to-win preliminary programs on Thursday and Friday, September 10-11. Each preliminary feature winner will be guaranteed a starting position in Saturday’s 50-lap main event.

Already boasting a winner’s share equaling $53,000, every starter who qualifies for the historic 50-lapper on Saturday, September 12, will be awarded a minimum of $1,500. On the whole, Saturday’s A-Main purse exceeds $115,000; a $12,500 increase from 2019. In addition, a non-qualifiers program will also be conducted during Saturday’s weekend finale which gloats a $2,000-to-win, $400-to-start purse. A minimum of 24 cars will participate in the 20-lap non-qualifiers feature with a grid set according to finish in their respective B and C-Mains.

Two-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions titlist, Aaron Reutzel is the defending Tuscarora 50 champion, earning a $52,000 top prize while outdueling a slew of Pennsylvania Posse representatives in Anthony Macri, Lance Dewease and Danny Dietrich. The Clute, Texas-native will enter the 2020 edition of the Tuscarora 50 as the current Series point leader, holding down a 92-point command over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason. Including point and nonpoint competition, Reutzel and Eliason own a combined 11 All Star victories in 2020, nine of those being in possession of the two-time and defending All Star champion.

Leading All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year contender, Zeb Wise is currently third in the 2020 All Star title chase, followed by Nashville’s Paul McMahan, Canadian hotshot, Skylar Gee, former two-time Series champion, Greg Wilson, and former ASCS full-timer, Josh Baughman.

Tuscarora 50 gates will open at 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, September 10-11, with racing to follow at 7 p.m. Saturday’s gates will swing open at 2 p.m. with racing to follow at 6 p.m., sharp. For more information, such as ticket pricing and seat availability, fans should visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com. If needed, the speedway will utilize a rain date of Sunday, September 13.

For those who can not make the journey to Port Royal’s “Speed Palace,” FloRacing, the official media and live streaming partner of Tony Stewart’s All Stars, will be on hand to cover the three-day blockbuster. All three nights of competition will be broadcast live via www.floracing.com.

Before making the trip to Juniata County, the All Star Circuit of Champions will headline the Attica Ambush at Attica Raceway Park later today and tomorrow - Friday and Saturday, September 4-5. The two-day Attica invasion will award a total winner’s share equaling $15,000; $5,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 30, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4714
2. Cory Eliason - 4622
3. Zeb Wise - 4382
4. Paul McMahan - 4190
5. Skylar Gee - 4108
6. Greg Wilson -3990
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 2770
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2652
10. Kyle Larson - 2642

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel outruns Danny Dietrich to become first repeat All Star winner at Bedford Speedway

BEDFORD, Pa. (August 30, 2020) - The first seven visits to Bedford Speedway resulted in seven different winners, but two-time and defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, Aaron Reutzel, crossed into the mult-time threshold on Sunday night and claimed a second Bedford Speedway feature win, doing so over Central Pennsylvania rival and recent Series winner, Danny Dietrich. The All Star victory, accompanied by a $5,000 top prize, was Reutzel’s ninth of the 2020 season, well on his way to a third consecutive Series championship with 11 events remaining on the schedule.

“I really can’t say enough about this team. I can’t be more proud of them,” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports, Folkens Brothers Trucking, Fischer Body Shop, Hollywood Blasting and Coating, Precision Catalyst, No. 87 sprint car. “To come back after everything that’s happened, and to win like we did, I couldn’t be more proud of everyone involved. We are really proud of this one tonight.”

Despite starting from the pole position, Reutzel did not lead from start to finish. In fact, the Clute, Texas-native lost the initial battle for the top spot, allowing Dietrich, who started from the outside-pole position, to drive away and lead the first two circuits. A caution on lap three would act as Reutzel’s saving grace, giving the championship hopeful a second chance at controlling the field.

Reutzel’s ensuing restart went off without a hitch, nearly tied to the back bumper of the Gary Kauffman Racing entry as the lead duo raced by the single-file restart cone. Keeping that momentum handy, Reutzel immediately dove to the bottom of turn one and slid across the nose of Dietrich, officially capturing the lead at the exit of turn two.

Although finding a few opportunities to catch Reutzel in traffic, Danny Dietrich would have to settle for second, followed by Paul McMahan, Brent Marks and Cory Eliason.

“I knew I wanted to be right on his back bumper when we came down for the restart. The smart thing for (Dietrich) to do would have been to slide himself, but he left the door open for me and I was able to go in there and slide him,” Reutzel continued. “I knew that restart was going to mean everything because clean air was so important here tonight. Regardless, we had a phenomenal race car. I just couldn’t be more proud.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will hit the road and revisit the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” during Labor Day weekend, setting-up shop at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 4-5. The two-day Attica Ambush will award a total winner’s share equaling $15,000; $5,000 on Friday and $10,000 on Saturday. For more news and information pertaining to the 2020 Attica Ambush, please visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bedford Speedway - August 30, 2020:
Entries: 23
Event: Johnny Grum Classic
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Brock Zearfoss - 16.428
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 16.076
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Josh Baughman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kyle Reinhardt (+6)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.076; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.138; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.195; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.217; 5. 5-Brent Marks, 16.224; 6. 39-Justin Peck, 16.234; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.272; 8. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.391; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.425; 10. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.464; 11. 17-Josh Baughman, 16.475; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.538; 13. 2-AJ Flick, 16.581; 14. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.589; 15. 9-James McFadden, 16.594; 16. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.661; 17. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.675; 18. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.743; 19. 7k-Dan Shetler, 16.761; 20. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.799; 21. 880-Drew Ritchey, 17.202; 22. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.204; 23. 42-Sye Lynch, 99.410

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 2-AJ Flick [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler [7]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [8]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [5]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 6. 880-Drew Ritchey [7]; 7. 39-Justin Peck [3]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 7. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 5-Brent Marks [7]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 6. 9-James McFadden [11]; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [16]; 11. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 12. 11-Zeb Wise [10]; 13. 2-AJ Flick [14]; 14. 99M-Kyle Moody [12]; 15. 24-Lucas Wolfe [17]; 16. 99-Skylar Gee [15]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [20]; 18. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 19. 7K-Dan Shetler [21]; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre [13]; 21. 880-Drew Ritchey [18]; 22. 42-Sye Lynch [22] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1,2), Aaron Reutzel (3-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 30, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4714
2. Cory Eliason - 4622
3. Zeb Wise - 4382
4. Paul McMahan - 4190
5. Skylar Gee - 4108
6. Greg Wilson -3990
7. Josh Baughman - 3858
8. Danny Dietrich - 2770
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2652
10. Kyle Larson - 2642

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (8/30/2020): Aaron Reutzel (9)

 

 

Spencer Bayston goes wire-to-wire at Lincoln Speedway for Kramer Klash victory

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (August 29, 2020) - Forced to fend off a few of Central Pennsylvania’s elite, as well as the two-time and defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion, Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston cruised into Pennsylvania Posse Country on Saturday night and left a winner, scoring the inaugural Kramer Klash at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway for a $7,300 payday. The wire-to-wire victory, leading all 35 circuits in the Pigeon Hills, pushed Bayston’s All Star win total to three, his first since dominating an Ohio Sprint Speedweek program at Muskingum County Speedway on June 22, 2017.

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel battled ahead from sixth to finish second, followed by Brian Montieth, Tim Wagaman and a hard-charging Cory Eliason, who worked his way forward from 15th.

“I’m going to have to go back and watch this one again, because I feel like I was pretty ugly in traffic,” Spencer Bayston said jokingly in Lincoln Speedway victory lane, driver of the Swindell Speedlab, Bear Archery, John Christner Trucking, No. 39 sprint car. “I kept hearing guys behind me, but I just tried to keep my eyes ahead and stay focused. I don’t have enough laps yet to have enough confidence to drive through traffic as hard as I should. But man, this car; every time I had the chance to drive it, we had speed. We had speed right out of the gate tonight.”

It was Aaron Reutzel who applied the pressure during the final 14 circuits of the 35-lap contest, but it was Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich who applied the pressure during the first 21 circuits, utilizing the outside-pole position to power into second right from the drop of the green flag. Using every inch of Lincoln’s configuration, Dietrich did everything he could to track down the Swindell Speedlab entry, eventually reaching the back bumper of the well-known No. 39 in traffic with 12 laps clicked off the counter.

By lap 17, the top three were battling under a blanket, now including Aaron Reutzel, who dived below multi-time track champion, Brian Montieth, to claim third just two laps prior.

Banging the topside of the speedway, the frontrunners continued their nose-to-tail battle for several circuits, that until Dietrich set-up, and partially executed, his first, true takeover attempt on lap 22. As the lead pair were entering turn one, Bayston stayed high, ultimately opening the bottom lane for Dietrich. The former Lincoln Speedway track champion took advantage and pulled off a perfect slider to get by Bayston, but to Dietrich’s demise, a lapped car was blocking his path causing the familiar No. 48 to spin. The 360-degree spin forced Dietrich to retire to the tail of the field. Reutzel inherited second with Montieth following suit; that is where they stayed.

“I know they were close there a few times,” Bayston continued. “Those cautions really did fall in our favor. Having a little luck on our side isn’t a bad thing. I’m very lucky and I’m proud to be a part of this team. To leave here tonight on top after watching these guys race all year is just incredible. I’m so happy right now.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their four-day sweep through Pennsylvania Posse Country with a visit to Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on Sunday evening, August 30. The Sunday night showstopper will award a $5,000 top prize. For those seeking additional information, please visit Bedford Speedway online at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway - August 29, 2020:
Event: #KramerKlash
Entries: 36
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Danny Dietrich - 13.757
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.357
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Troy Wagaman, Jr.
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tim Wagaman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Spencer Bayston
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Glenndon Forsythe
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jim Siegel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Spencer Bayston
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cory Eliason (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.357; 2. 1X-Chad Trout, 13.476; 3. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr., 13.642; 4. 19m-Landon Myers, 13.678; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.720; 6. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 13.770; 7. 8-Billy Dietrich, 14.060; 8. 97-Brie Hershey, 14.130; 9. 16-Matt Campbell, 14.163

Group (B)
1. 9-James McFadden, 13.470; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.583; 3. 5e-Tim Wagaman, 13.675; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 13.708; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.831; 6. 5-Brent Marks, 13.885; 7. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 13.886; 8. 16A-Aaron Bollinger, 14.033; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski, 14.519

Group (C)
1. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.540; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.654; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 13.777; 4. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.820; 5. 15-Adam Wilt, 13.836; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.041; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.181; 8. 90-Jordan Givler, 14.365; 9. 44-Dylan Norris, 14.504

Group (D)
1. 21-Brian Montieth, 13.697; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.741; 3. 39s-Spencer Bayston, 13.771; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.792; 5. 75-Chase Dietz, 13.967; 6. 39-Justin Peck, 13.996; 7. 87k-Alan Krimes, 14.037; 8. 59-Jim Siegel, 14.179; 9. 15B-Jeff Rohrbaugh, 14.393

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr. [2]; 2. 19M-Landon Myers [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 6. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [6]; 7. 16-Matt Campbell [9]; 8. 8-Billy Dietrich [7]; 9. 97-Brie Hershey [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 5E-Tim Wagaman [2]; 2. 9-James McFadden [4]; 3. 88-Brandon Rahmer [1]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [5]; 7. 69-Tim Glatfelter [7]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]; 9. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 2. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 15-Adam Wilt [5]; 8. 44-Dylan Norris [9]; 9. 90-Jordan Givler [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 39S-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 39-Justin Peck [6]; 6. 75-Chase Dietz [5]; 7. 59-Jim Siegel [8]; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes [7]; 9. 15B-Jeff Rohrbaugh [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 39S-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 21-Brian Montieth [3]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 4. 5E-Tim Wagaman [2]; 5. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr. [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 1X-Chad Trout [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 9-James McFadden [5]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody [2]; 4. 16-Matt Campbell [7]; 5. 59-Jim Siegel [8]; 6. 15-Adam Wilt [5]; 7. 8-Billy Dietrich [10]; 8. 69-Tim Glatfelter [6]; 9. 87K-Alan Krimes [9]; 10. 73B-Brett Michalski [12]; 11. 97-Brie Hershey [14]; 12. 90-Jordan Givler [15]; 13. 15B-Jeff Rohrbaugh [16]; 14. 44-Dylan Norris [11]; 15. 16A-Aaron Bollinger [13]; 16. 75-Chase Dietz [3]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 39S-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [3]; 4. 5E-Tim Wagaman [7]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [15]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 7. 1X-Chad Trout [4]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [12]; 9. 88-Brandon Rahmer [14]; 10. 19-Troy Wagaman Jr. [9]; 11. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [16]; 13. 39-Justin Peck [19]; 14. 19M-Landon Myers [11]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee [20]; 16. 9-James McFadden [8]; 17. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 18. 11-Zeb Wise [13]; 19. 5-Brent Marks [18]; 20. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 21. 75-Chase Dietz [26]; 22. 16-Matt Campbell [24]; 23. 99M-Kyle Moody [23]; 24. 17-Josh Baughman [10]; 25. 87K-Alan Krimes [25]; 26. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [21] Lap Leaders: Spencer Bayston (1-35)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 29, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4564
2. Cory Eliason - 4482
3. Zeb Wise - 4256
4. Paul McMahan - 4046
5. Skylar Gee - 3990
6. Greg Wilson -3876
7. Josh Baughman - 3730
8. Kyle Larson - 2642
9. Danny Dietrich - 2624
10. Brock Zearfoss - 2518

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/28/2020): Canceled/Weather
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/29/2020): Spencer Bayston

 

 

Danny Dietrich opens All Star swing through PA with dramatic Thunder Cup win at Grandview

BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. (August 27, 2020) - ‘Double-D’ Danny Dietrich defended Pennsylvania Posse Territory proudly on Thursday night and opened the four-day Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 swing through the Keystone State with a victory at Grandview Speedway. The second Series win of the season for the Gettysburg-native, Dietrich was forced to outduel two-time All Star champion and championship point leader, Aaron Reutzel, on his way to the Thunder Cup win, doing so in dramatic fashion with just one circuit remaining.

Dietrich, who was battling in the second position when the white flag was waved, made incidental contact with race leader, Aaron Reutzel, as the duo were entering turn one. The contact, Dietrich’s front bumper to Reutzel’s back bumper, caused the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry to lose grip and spin, ultimately allowing Dietrich to inherit the top spot. Dietrich survived the ensuing green-white-checkered restart to score the $5,000 payday. The Grandview Speedway win bumps Dietrich’s All Star career-win total to 13.

“We were really good. I wanted to win pretty bad,” Danny Dietrich said, driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Pace Performance, Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts, Drop Of Ink Tattoo, Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Self Made, Graver’s Garage, No. 48 sprint car. “Aaron (Reutzel) and I race each other pretty hard. I can’t thank my crew enough. These guys work hard all week to come out here and do this.”

Utilizing the pole position, Reutzel jumped to the early advantage with Freddie Rahmer, Paul McMahan and Danny Dietrich in tow. Reutzel maintained control for the first 20 circuits, keeping a firm grip on the field even after slower traffic appeared as early as lap eight. In the meantime, Dietrich was climbing, eventually sneaking by McMahan to take control of third on lap six, just before driving underneath Freddie Rahmer to snag second three circuits later.

A caution on lap 12 gave Dietrich the opportunity to restart on the tail tank of Reutzel. Despite clean air and a clear track for the Texan, Dietrich stayed glued to the No. 87, keeping pace as the duo found the back of the field yet again on lap 17.

On lap 21, Dietrich made his first bid for the lead, using momentum to blast around Reutzel at the exit of turn two. Not deterred by the move, Reutzel returned the favor on lap 24, also using momentum to blast around Dietrich to reclaim the top spot at the exit of turn two. Reutzel maintained control until lap 34, hugging the very bottom of the speedway where the faster groove seemed to be. With less than a car length separating the lead pair, the duo made the aforementioned contact entering turn one on the white flag lap.

“I think we had the better car,” Dietrich continued. “I could run way harder into the corner than (Reutzel) could. We have twin features tomorrow night. We’ll be back at it then.”

Christopher Bell, who climbed from fifth, chased Dietrich during the green-white-checkered finish, followed by Freddie Rahmer, James McFadden and Paul McMahan.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their four-day swing through the Keystone State with a Friday night visit to the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Dubbed the Jack Gunn Memorial, the All Star visit to the high-paced paperclip will feature twin 20-lap features each awarding a $4,000 top prize. For more information, fans are encouraged to visit Williams Grove Speedway online at www.williamsgrove.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Grandview Speedway - August 27, 2020:
Event: Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Thunder Cup
Entries: 25
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Josh Baughman - 11.634
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.713
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Christopher Bell
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Josh Baughman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks (+5)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.713; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.725; 3. 9-James McFadden, 11.760; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.778; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 11.804; 6. 11-Zeb Wise, 11.843; 7. 39-Christopher Bell, 11.843; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri, 11.856; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.861; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 11.864; 11. 17-Josh Baughman, 11.881; 12. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.911; 13. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.913; 14. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 11.936; 15. 20-Ryan Taylor, 11.972; 16. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 12.014; 17. 5-Brent Marks, 12.019; 18. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.070; 19. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.074; 20. 99M-Kyle Moody, 12.132; 21. M1-Mark Smith, 12.168; 22. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.273; 23. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.413; 24. 73B-Brett Michalski, 12.500; 25. 88C-Chad Miller, 13.161

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 39-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer [6]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 9. 88C-Chad Miller [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 73B-Brett Michalski [8]; 6. M1-Mark Smith [7]; 7. 20-Ryan Taylor [5]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 39-Christopher Bell [5]; 6. 9-James McFadden [6]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [8]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [7]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 2. 39-Christopher Bell [5]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 4. 9-James McFadden [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. 5-Brent Marks [11]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [9]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [12]; 10. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 11. 88-Brandon Rahmer [13]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [15]; 14. 24-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 15. 73B-Brett Michalski [16]; 16. 26-Cory Eliason [17]; 17. W20-Greg Wilson [21]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [19]; 19. 99M-Kyle Moody [20]; 20. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 21. M1-Mark Smith [18]; 22. O7-Gerard McIntyre [22]; 23. 88C-Chad Miller [24]; 24. 49H-Bradley Howard [23] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-20), Danny Dietrich (21-23), Aaron Reutzel (24-34), Danny Dietrich (35,36)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 27, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4418
2. Cory Eliason - 4342
3. Zeb Wise - 4142
4. Paul McMahan - 3920
5. Skylar Gee - 3870
6. Greg Wilson - 3760
7. Josh Baughman - 3628
8. Kyle Larson - 2642
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2518
10. Danny Dietrich - 2486

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/27/2020): Danny Dietrich (2)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel snaps All Star win drought with convincing victory at Plymouth Speedway

PLYMOUTH, Ind. (August 22, 2020) - Scoring his first Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 triumph since Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition at Fremont Speedway on July 5, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutel marched his way back to All Star victory lane on Saturday night during a visit to Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, doing so by commanding the final 32 laps of the 35-lap contest while fending off the likes of three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Tony Stewart.

The $5,000 triumph, his third in a row at the northern Indiana bullring, was accomplished from the outside of row one, first surviving a slide job battle with fellow front row starter, Hunter Schuerenberg, only to find himself in a constant mix of slower traffic for the remainder of the 35-lapper.

Despite Schuerenberg’s early attempts, and some hints of pressure from Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Reutzel maintained in control, now on top of the 2020 All Star championship points battle by 84 markers.

Tony Stewart held on to finish second at Plymouth Speedway, followed by Hunter Schuerenberg, a hard-charging Justin Peck, and Shane Stewart.

“That was the longest I’ve ever gone without winning in the last five or so years. Someone had to draw a map for me to even get down to victory lane,” an excited Aaron Reutzel stated, driver of the Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/Dissolvalloy/No. 87 sprint car. “We’ve had a lot of bad luck. Some of it was self inflicted, some of it not. It’s not from a lack of effort, I can sure tell you that. We try as hard as we can every single night and I think that’s why you see us get frustrated with each other because we are trying so hard."

Despite the initial four circuits consisting of a turn-to-turn battle with pole sitter Hunter Schuerenberg, actually exchanging the lead nearly every corner with Schuerenberg leading laps one and three and Reutzel leading laps two and four, the only other sense of pressure for Reutzel came in the form of Tony Stewart.

Stewart, who started fifth on the feature grid, powered his way to second on lap four, next setting his aim on the tailtank of Aaron Reutzel. The Columbus, Indiana-native kept pace with the two-time and defending All Star champion in traffic initially, but Reutzel’s stride eventually became too much to maintain. By lap 17, Reutzel was beginning to escape through the tail of the field, first utilizing a caution flag on lap ten to build momentum through clean air.

A caution on lap 29 would give Stewart one final chance to sneak by the familiar No. 87, but it was too late.

“Tonight we came in here with some confidence, especially since we haven’t lost here as an All Star,” Reutzel continued. “This is a track that really fits my driving style. It gets wide and the harder you run through the corners, the more speed you can make up. You don’t get that with a lot of tracks. This is definitely a one-of-a-kind racetrack and I really enjoy coming (Plymouth Speedway).”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2020 campaign with a four-pack in the Keystone State, set to visit Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Bedford Speedway on Thursday through Sunday, August 27-30, respectively. Packing a punch, the Pennsylvania quadruple will award prestige and prize money, all of which kicking-off with a $5,000-to-win showcase at Grandview on Thursday. Action will continue with a pair of $4,000-to-win main events at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, followed by the $7,300-to-win Kramer Williamson Klash at Lincoln on Saturday. The weekend will conclude with another $5,000-to-win headliner at Bedford on Sunday.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Speedway - August 22, 2020:
Event: All Stars visit Plymouth Speedway
Entries: 24
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Ian Madsen - 11.664
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.472
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Skylar Gee
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Shane Stewart
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Justin Peck (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.472; 2. 17-Ian Madsen, 11.578; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.625; 4. 22M-Dan McCarron, 11.717; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.832; 6. O2-Brandon Long, 12.034; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel, 12.113; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.120; 9. 5r-Ryan Ruhl, 12.121; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.136; 11. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.187; 12. 71-Shane Stewart, 12.295; 13. 23-Cole Macedo, 12.308; 14. 11-Zeb Wise, 12.368; 15. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.476; 16. 13-Justin Peck, 12.561; 17. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 12.826; 18. 16c-Chase Ridenour, 12.930; 19. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.935; 20. 14W-Chad Wilson, 12.960; 21. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.978; 22. 10s-Jay Steinebach, 13.313; 23. 27K-Zab Broughman, 13.735; 24. 18S-Micheal Summers, 99.750

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 23-Cole Macedo [5]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [6]; 5. 22M-Dan McCarron [3]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 10S-Jay Steinebach [8]; 8. 21-Brinton Marvel [2]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 5. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 6. 14W-Chad Wilson [7]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 8. 27K-Zab Broughman [8]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 71-Shane Stewart [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 4. O2-Brandon Long [3]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 6. 16C-Chase Ridenour [6]; 7. 18S-Micheal Summers [8]; 8. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [2]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 17-Ian Madsen [5]; 4. 71-Shane Stewart [8]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [6]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [7]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [14]; 5. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 7. 11-Zeb Wise [10]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 9. 17-Ian Madsen [3]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 11. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [15]; 13. 21-Brinton Marvel [22]; 14. 5R-Ryan Ruhl [23]; 15. 21N-Frankie Nervo [19]; 16. 14W-Chad Wilson [18]; 17. 18S-Micheal Summers [21]; 18. 27K-Zab Broughman [24]; 19. 10S-Jay Steinebach [20]; 20. 16C-Chase Ridenour [16]; 21. W20-Greg Wilson [17]; 22. O2-Brandon Long [12]; 23. 23-Cole Macedo [9]; 24. O7-Gerard McIntyre [13] Lap Leaders: Hunter Schuerenberg (1), Aaron Reutzel (2), Hunter Schuerenberg (3), Aaron Reutzel (4-35)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 22, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4308
2. Cory Eliason - 4224
3. Zeb Wise - 4010
4. Paul McMahan - 3780
5. Skylar Gee - 3744
6. Greg Wilson - 3644
7. Josh Baughman - 3492
8. Kyle Larson - 2642
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
10. Danny Dietrich - 2336

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/22/2020): Aaron Reutzel (8)

 

 

Cory Eliason wins at Wilmot Raceway for second consecutive All Star victory

WILMOT, Wis. (August 21, 2020) - For the second time in as many starts, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, accomplishing his feat during All Star/IRA Outlaw Sprint Series co-sanctioned action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday evening, August 21. Impressive, nonetheless, leading 21 circuits of the 30-lap contest while maneuvering through wave after wave of slower traffic, the 2020 All Star championship hopeful was forced to manhandle an ill-handling car, as ignition trouble kept the Rudeen Racing powerplant from reaching full potential.

Despite the loss of horsepower, Eliason held strong, ultimately holding off advancements by Ian Madsen, Hunter Schuerenberg and Tyler Courtney during a pair of green-white-checkered restarts. The Wilmot Raceway victory, Eliason’s first with the Series at the southern Wisconsin short track, was accompanied by a $5,000 top prize.

“This just goes to show how hard these guys work back at the shop,” Cory Eliason said in victory lane, driver of the Rudeen Racing/Hager Realty/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/Rudeen Management/No. 26 sprint car. “It was an eventful few weeks for us with all the racing at Knoxville, but it was nice to come to a place like Wilmot and run at a track that really reminds me of back home in California. I’m not really sure what happened, but by lap three, the motor started to really go flat. Honestly, that may have helped me overall because it didn’t allow for the tires to spin. But regardless, I can’t thank Kevin Rudeen and his family enough for what they do for this race team. I’m sure they were all watching at home tonight.”

Starting third on the feature grid by way of dash result, Eliason’s initial jump proved to be an instant turning point, allowing the driver of the familiar blue No. 26 get around pole sitter Hunter Schuerenberg to secure second by the completion of lap one. At the time, Aurora, Illinois’ Blake Nimee was the main event leader, followed by Eliason, Aaron Reutzel and Schuerenberg.

By lap five, the top three found themselves staring at the back of the field, which was stacking up to be two and three wide and engulfing all lanes of the speedway. The gaggle of slower cars actually proved to be a major benefit for Eliason, who was chipping away at Nimee’s lead in a hurry.

Just four laps later, Eliason was all over Nimee for the top spot, eventually utilizing a slingshot move into corner three to blast around the race leader and a slower car. The move was successful, leaving Nimee in his tracks with Aaron Reutzel and Ian Madsen in tow.

With a caution on lap 15 making way for a clear track and clean air, Eliason’s campaign at the front of the field was relatively uneventful during the middle segment of the main event, that until caution flags reappeared with only two laps remaining, brought about by two-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion and current point leader, Aaron Reutzel, who did a 360-degree spin while battling in the fourth position.

The ensuing restart was only a tease, as Tyler Courtney, who had battled his way from tenth to second, and looked strong enough to challenge Eliason for top honors, spun to a stop in turn one collecting a handful of other competitors. Contact between Ian Madsen’s front bumper and Courtney’s rear bumper ignited the small pileup.

Despite the pause, and a sour engine, Eliason held tough on the following restart, keeping Ian Madsen, Hunter Schuerenberg, Zeb Wise, and Gerard McIntyre at bay.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their two-day sweep through Wisconsin and Indiana with a Saturday night visit to Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, on August 22. The Plymouth invasion will feature Tony Stewart’s All Stars in the Hoosier State for the first and only time in 2020. For more information, fans are encouraged to visit Plymouth Speedway online at www.plymouthspeedway.net.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wilmot Raceway - August 21, 2020:
Event: All Stars vs. IRA
Entries: 35
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.116
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen - 13.109
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Justin Peck
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Courtney
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Blake Nimee
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Todd Daun
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Scott Biertzer
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Scotty Neitzel (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.534; 2. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.563; 3. 25-Danny Schlafer, 13.613; 4. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 13.780; 5. 73-Jake Blackhurst, 13.800; 6. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 13.868; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz, 13.933; 8. O-Johnny Fahl, 13.996; 9. 29-Hunter Custer, 14.058

Group (B)
1. 17-Ian Madsen, 13.109; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.186; 3. 13-Justin Peck, 13.237; 4. 79-Blake Nimee, 13.439; 5. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 13.607; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.635; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 13.717; 8. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 13.919; 9. 77-Wayne Modjeski, 13.969

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.138; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.479; 3. 23-Russel Borland, 13.542; 4. 55D-Austin DeBlauw, 13.702; 5. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 13.735; 6. 10V-Matt Vandervere, 13.787; 7. 73af-Scotty Thiel, 14.016; 8. 14m-Jack Rouston, 14.303; 9. 5H-Patrick Haynes, 14.775

Group (D)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.338; 2. 68-Dave Uttech, 13.408; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.420; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.439; 5. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.476; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.698; 7. 19-Todd Daun, 13.708; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.868

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [1]; 3. 25-Danny Schlafer [2]; 4. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [4]; 5. 73-Jake Blackhurst [5]; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz [7]; 7. 4B-Scott Biertzer [6]; 8. O-Johnny Fahl [8]; 9. 29-Hunter Custer [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 79-Blake Nimee [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 5. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 6. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [8]; 7. 14R-Sean Rayhall [5]; 8. 77-Wayne Modjeski [9]; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 2. 23-Russel Borland [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 73AF-Scotty Thiel [7]; 5. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [5]; 6. 14M-Jack Rouston [8]; 7. 10V-Matt Vandervere [6]; 8. 5H-Patrick Haynes [9]; 9. 55D-Austin DeBlauw [1]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech [3]; 7. 19-Todd Daun [7]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 4. 13-Justin Peck [3]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 79-Blake Nimee [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 17-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Todd Daun [6]; 2. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [3]; 3. 14R-Sean Rayhall [2]; 4. 10V-Matt Vandervere [7]; 5. 4B-Scott Biertzer [8]; 6. 77-Wayne Modjeski [10]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]; 8. 55D-Austin DeBlauw [13]; 9. O-Johnny Fahl [11]; 10. 43-Jereme Schroeder [14]; 11. 68-Dave Uttech [1]; 12. 5H-Patrick Haynes [12]; 13. 29-Hunter Custer [15]; 14. 4K-Kris Spitz [4]; 15. 14M-Jack Rouston [5]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 2. 17-Ian Madsen [6]; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [9]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [16]; 8. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [8]; 9. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [19]; 10. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [13]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [18]; 12. 73AF-Scotty Thiel [17]; 13. 23-Russel Borland [12]; 14. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 15. 13-Justin Peck [7]; 16. 79-Blake Nimee [2]; 17. 10V-Matt Vandervere [24]; 18. 25-Danny Schlafer [14]; 19. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 20. 17B-Bill Balog [15]; 21. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [22]; 22. 19-Todd Daun [21]; 23. 14R-Sean Rayhall [23]; 24. 73-Jake Blackhurst [20] Lap Leaders: Blake Nimee (1-9), Cory Eliason (10-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 21, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4158
2. Cory Eliason - 4094
3. Zeb Wise - 3874
4. Paul McMahan - 3780
5. Skylar Gee - 3610
6. Greg Wilson - 3536
7. Josh Baughman - 3492
8. Kyle Larson - 2642
9. Brock Zearfoss - 24040
10. Danny Dietrich - 2336

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason
Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (8/21/2020): Cory Eliason (2)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

ELDORA ADDS $50,000-TO-WIN “GOVERNORS REIGN” ON SEPTEMBER 22 & 23

Watch the All Stars & Sprint Car Racing’s Elite Live on FloRacing and the FloSports App

ROSSBURG, Ohio (August 18, 2020) – Eldora Speedway officials, in concert with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, have announced an addition to Eldora’s 2020 calendar.

A new event – the “Governors Reign” – is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd. Sanctioned by the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC), the event is expected to attract several of the nation’s top stars from the 410-cubic inch-powered winged-sprint car division.

FloRacing, the official livestream partner of Eldora Speedway and the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC), will livestream both nights on FloRacing.com and via the FloSports app iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

The champion of Wednesday’s “Governors Reign” will earn $50,000 while feature race starters are guaranteed a minimum of $1,500 from a posted purse similar to that paid at the Kings Royal just a few years ago. The preliminary feature on Tuesday night will pay a national series standard $10,000-to-win and $800-to-start. All non-qualifiers will be paid tow money.

The production teams from Eldora Speedway, DirtonDirt, and FloRacing will once again collaborate to produce the livestream production. Fans watching at home on their favorite device will hear the action called just as it is called from Eldora’s public address system. A large-scale best-in-class event production, complete with multiple-camera angles, instant replays and live scoring is planned as the group endeavors to give fans an experience similar to what they see on Eldora’s giant turn two video board.

In addition to all of FloRacing’s motorsports offerings, subscribers also receive complete access to the entire FloSports network of verticals ranging from cycling, wrestling, football, baseball, softball, grappling and more. Best of all, subscribers can watch the races across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

In accordance with current Ohio Department of Health orders, the total number of participants is expected to be limited to 48 cars. Competitor-based auto racing is an approved activity in the State of Ohio.

Eldora and ASCoC officials will communicate updated event and entry information to competitors as it is finalized, on www.EldoraSpeedway.com, the team portal on www.AllStarSprint.com and via the official Eldora and ASCoC social channels.

Eldora’s “When We Know, You’ll Know” policy for communicating information about the status of scheduled, postponed, and rescheduled events remains in effect. Updates are posted on www.EldoraSpeedway.com, directly to the patron accounts of fans who have purchased ticket and campsites, the Eldora Speedway email newsletter, and to the official Eldora Speedway accounts on social channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

PLEASE NOTE: Information included in this Press Release is current through August 18.

Accordingly, access to the “Governors Reign” will be restricted to working track and series officials, pre-approved racers and their working pit crews, ambulance and EMS responders, the track fire and safety team, and members of the broadcast production team. All participants will be required to follow a defined safety protocol, including but not limited to pre-entry medical screening, wear mandatory cloth face coverings, and maintain social distancing of six feet. The event is being planned in accordance with the latest CDC, OHSA, federal, state and local guidance. State of Ohio law and Ohio Department of Health orders are enforced by local and state authorities.

The latest orders issued by Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Health, and Responsible RestartOhio’s Sector Guidance are posted at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home

About Eldora Speedway: Since carved from a cornfield in the natural amphitheater that existed between the Eldora Ballroom and the Wabash River by bandleader Earl Baltes in 1954, Eldora Speedway has grown to be a frontrunner in motorsports growth and stability. Baltes chose to sell the legendary high-banked clay oval to motorsports entrepreneur and NASCAR, IndyCar and USAC champion Tony Stewart in 2004. Eldora celebrates its 67th consecutive season of racing in 2020. Information on Eldora’s 2020 calendar, including ticket and campsite information for scheduled, postponed, and rescheduled events, is available at www.EldoraSpeedway.com. Fans can get behind-the-scenes access by following @EldoraSpeedway on social channels Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Exclusive video content posted on www.youtube.com/EldoraSpeedway has over seven million views. Eldora’s official livestream video partner is FloRacing. You can watch nearly every event from Eldora on your favorite screen at FloRacing.com or via the FloSports app.

 

 

All Stars to visit Wilmot and Plymouth on August 21-22

Fremont’s Jim & Joanne Ford Classic returns to All Star sanction in 2020

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (8/9/20) - With a two-week break in the schedule to allow full-time teams the opportunity to participate in previously scheduled marquee events at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will return to competition on Friday and Saturday, August 21-22, with a two-day trek through Wisconsin and Indiana. America’s Series was originally slated to visit I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, during the respective weekend, but the visit to Wilmot has replaced I-96 Speedway on the schedule.

The traveling All Stars will kick-off the weekend with another head-to-head battle with the finest of the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, this time invading the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday evening, August 21. The All Stars and IRA last flexed their muscles in the Badger State during the second-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Plymouth Dirt Track on Thursday, July 30. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson was the victor, earning a $26,000 payday in the process.

Leading the IRA charge in defending home dirt against the invading All Stars is multi-time IRA champion and six-time winner in 2020, Bill Balog. The ‘North Pole Nightmare’ is also the most recent IRA competitor to win at Wilmot Raceway, scoring his sixth Series victory of the season last evening, Saturday, August 8, over Russel Borland, Mike Reinke, Jeremy Schultz, and Scott Biertzer.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend campaign with a Saturday night visit to Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, on August 22. Two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, is the defending Plymouth Speedway feature winner, scoring a $5,000 top prize in 2019 over Brock Zearfoss and fellow former two-time champion, Greg Wilson.

For the first time since 2015, the All Star Circuit of Champions will sanction Fremont Speedway’s Jim and Joanne Ford Classic, set to headline action at ‘The Track That Action Built’ on Friday and Saturday, October 9-10. The two-day All Star season finale, also featuring the FAST Series, will award a total weekend winner’s share equaling $15,000; $5,000 during the Friday night preliminary and $10,000 during the Saturday night finale. The ‘Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith, a former full-time All Star who has since turned his attention back to weekly action in Central Pennsylvania, is the last to win the Jim Ford Classic under the All Star banner, scoring the $10,000 victory on September 19, 2015.

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel is currently on top of the All Star Circuit of Champions points battle heading into the back half of the schedule. The two-time champ owns seven victories on the season, last working his way to victory lane during a stop at Fremont Speedway on Sunday, July 5.

Cory Eliason, the recent Huset’s Speedway Grand Re-Opening winner worth $20,000 on Sunday, August 2, is second the All Star title chase, followed by Paul McMahan, leading Rookie of the Year contender, Zeb Wise, and Odessa, Texas-native, Josh Baughman.

Those seeking additional information pertaining to the events at Wilmot Raceway and Plymouth Speedway should visit each of the respective tracks online at www.wilmotraceway.com and www.plymouthspeedway.net.

Additional news and notes pertaining to the Jim and Joanne Ford Classic will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, fans can learn more about Fremont Speedway online at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 2, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4036
2. Cory Eliason - 3944
3. Paul McMahan - 3780
4. Zeb Wise - 3732
5. Josh Baughman - 3492
6. Skylar Gee - 3474
7. Greg Wilson - 3408
8. Kyle Larson - 2642
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
10. Danny Dietrich - 2336

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason

 

 

Cory Eliason scores $20,000 Huset’s Grand Re-Opening for first All Star win of 2020

BRANDON, S.D. (August 2, 2020) - For the first time in 2020, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so in fantastic fashion during Huset’s Speedway’s Grand Re-Opening on Sunday evening, August 2. Forced to outduel the ‘Madman’ Kerry Madsen, as well as fend off late charges by Dominic Scelzi and Ian Madsen, Eliason’s triumph was accomplished in front of a capacity crowd at the Brandon, South Dakota venue, securing $20,000 in the process and now within 92 points of the Series championship lead.

“This place is badass,” an elated Cory Eliason said in Huset’s Speedway victory lane, driver of the Rudeen Racing/Hagar Reality/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car. “This is probably the best crowd that I’ve seen this season and it’s incredible. Thank you all for coming out and supporting this race.”

Starting from the outside-pole position, Eliason followed Kerry Madsen for the first 11 circuits, not imposing a real threat until the frontrunners reached traffic for the first time on lap nine. By lap 12, Eliason was in position to pounce, taking advantage of Madsen’s brush with the turn four wall to drive by the Killer Instinct Crossbows No. 2M to lead the circuit.

Despite near-devastating contact, Kerry Madsen persevered, getting back by Dominic Scelzi on lap 16, who followed Eliason by the No. 2M, before executing a perfect slider to drive by Eliason in turn four on lap 17.

Madsen’s pace through traffic eventually dwindled allowing Eliason to close-in on the ‘Madman’ once again. Utilizing the very topside of the speedway, Eliason was back within striking distance on lap 19, using the next four circuits to build enough momentum to make another bid for the lead. On lap 23, Eliason was back in control, driving right around Madsen who tried to hug the bottom of turns three and four. Dominic Scelzi mimicked Eliason’s move and also drove by Madsen.

“This place definitely reminds me of Tulare and Chico back home,” Cory Eliason continued. “I was concerned when Kerry got to the front that it was going to be game over for us, but lapped traffic came into play and it really helped us out. We had a really nice race car tonight. I can’t thank everyone enough who helps us out. Kevin Rudeen is here tonight so it’s special to get a win with him and the team.”

Kerry Madsen held on to finish third at Huset’s Speedway, followed by a hard charging Ian Madsen and Rico Abreu.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will enjoy two weekends away from action before returning to competition on Friday evening, August 21, at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The two week break will allow full-time All Star Circuit of Champions competitors the opportunity to return to Knoxville Raceway for 360 and 410 action on August 6-8 and August 13-15, respectively.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Huset’s Speedway - August 2, 2020:
Event: Huset’s Speedway Grand Re-Opening
Entries: 36
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 11.020
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 10.843
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Dominic Scelzi
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cale Thomas
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Justin Henderson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Ian Madsen (+8)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 11.218; 2. 35P-Skylar Prochaska, 11.249; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 11.312; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.342; 5. 44S-Trey Starks, 11.353; 6. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 11.612; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.613; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.674; 9. O5-Colin Smith, 11.939

Group (B)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 10.843; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.228; 3. 19-Paige Polyak, 11.260; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 11.391; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.428; 6. 5-Ian Madsen, 11.431; 7. 3K-Tim Kaeding, 11.479; 8. 51A-Elliot Amdahl, 12.030; 9. 47-Brant O'Banion, 12.451

Group (C)
1. 7-Justin Henderson, 11.165; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.277; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.317; 4. 70-Cale Thomas, 11.369; 5. 17W-Shane Golobic, 11.449; 6. 11-Zeb Wise, 11.513; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.843; 8. 11XS-Donovan Peterson, 11.930; 9. 4-Cody Hansen, 12.014

Group (D)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.338; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 11.518; 3. 4X-Terry McCarl, 11.548; 4. 14J-Jody Rosenboom, 11.657; 5. O9-Matt Juhl, 11.791; 6. 101-Chuck McGillivray, 11.876; 7. 17-Josh Baughman, 99.100; 8. 16-Brooke Tatnell, 99.200; 9. 17A-Austin McCarl, 99.300

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 3. 44S-Trey Starks [5]; 4. 35P-Skylar Prochaska [3]; 5. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [6]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. O5-Colin Smith [9]; 9. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [4]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [1]; 2. 5-Ian Madsen [6]; 3. 19-Paige Polyak [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding [7]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 7. 51A-Elliot Amdahl [8]; 8. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 9. 47-Brant O'Banion [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 5. 17W-Shane Golobic [5]; 6. 7-Justin Henderson [4]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 4-Cody Hansen [9]; 9. 11XS-Donovan Peterson [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 2. 4X-Terry McCarl [2]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 14J-Jody Rosenboom [1]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 6. O9-Matt Juhl [5]; 7. 101-Chuck McGillivray [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 70-Cale Thomas [4]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 35P-Skylar Prochaska [2]; 5. 19-Paige Polyak [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7-Justin Henderson [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. O9-Matt Juhl [5]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 8. 4-Cody Hansen [11]; 9. 51A-Elliot Amdahl [9]; 10. O5-Colin Smith [10]; 11. 47-Brant O'Banion [14]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 4. 5-Ian Madsen [12]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 7. 70-Cale Thomas [4]; 8. 18-Gio Scelzi [6]; 9. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 11. 19-Paige Polyak [10]; 12. 11-Zeb Wise [15]; 13. 35P-Skylar Prochaska [8]; 14. 4X-Terry McCarl [13]; 15. 7-Justin Henderson [21]; 16. 17W-Shane Golobic [17]; 17. 3K-Tim Kaeding [18]; 18. 14J-Jody Rosenboom [16]; 19. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [23]; 20. 44S-Trey Starks [14]; 21. 99-Skylar Gee [24]; 22. 17-Josh Baughman [20]; 23. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [22]; 24. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [19] Lap Leaders: Kerry Madsen (1-11), Cory Eliason (12-16), Kerry Madsen (17-22), Cory Eliason (23-35)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 2, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4036
2. Cory Eliason - 3944
3. Paul McMahan - 3780
4. Zeb Wise - 3732
5. Josh Baughman - 3492
6. Skylar Gee - 3474
7. Greg Wilson - 3408
8. Kyle Larson - 2642
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
10. Danny Dietrich - 2336

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)
Huset’s Speedway, S.D. (8/2/2020): Cory Eliason

 

 

 

Kyle Larson sets All Star consecutive win record with seventh victory at Knoxville Raceway

By Bill W.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 1, 2020) - Kyle Larson won his seventh straight Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 feature on Saturay night, setting a record with the series. The victory came at the Knoxville Raceway, where the Elk Grove, California-native swept the World of Outlaws weekend in June. Larson earned $5,000 for the win aboard the Paul Silva wrenched #57, and even lost a contact lens along the way.

The 25-lap feature was slow to get started. On the first try, Kasey Kahne got above the turn two cushion and slowed near the wall. Aaron Reutzel did the same on the bottom of turn one. Both visited the work area and returned to action.

The second try at green was no better. AJ Moeller broke his front end after contact with another car in turn two and slid down in front of the field. Fortunately, he didn’t turn over, or collect anyone.

Once green, it was for good, and Gio Scelzi took the early advantage ahead of Lynton Jeffrey and Larson. Brian Brown passed Kerry Madsen for fourth on lap two. Larson sized up Jeffrey, and took third on the third circuit.

Rico Abreu, who started thirteenth, shot from seventh to fifth on lap five. Brown claimed third from Jeffrey on the same lap. Abreu followed him into fourth a lap later.

Up front, Larson was gaining on Scelzi, and slid across turn four to take the point on lap eight. He was in lapped traffic a lap later, and by lap 12, had a straightaway lead. Brown and Scelzi see-sawed back and forth in a battle for second that saw three passes for that position until Brown claimed the spot with ten to go.

Abreu captured third from Scelzi and passed Brown in lapped traffic on lap 16. Larson’s lead over the three-way battle for second was over seven seconds by lap 19. Scelzi and Brown would return to battle, this time for the third spot, in the late stages.

Larson won convincingly over Abreu, Scelzi, who gained third on the last lap, Brown and Shane Stewart. Kerry Madsen, Cory Eliason, Davey Heskin, Ian Madsen and Josh Schneiderman rounded out the top ten. Larson posted quick time over the 46-car field. Heskin, Brown, Schneiderman, Hunter Schuerenberg and Moeller were heat winners. Scelzi and Jeffrey won the Dashes, Ayrton Gennetten won the C main, and Aaron Reutzel claimed the B main.

“It’s really cool,” said Larson of his record breaking seventh win in a row. It was his sixth career win at Knoxville. “I did read that earlier today, and it added pressure to tonight. Qualifying well is important in every format you run. It was a good solid night You could get that diamond going in one and two a lot. Even late, I could make time following the top all around. I lost a contact, so I couldn’t see as well as I needed to, but my car was just good and I had some lines working for me. I could make runs off of two and then slide them in three and four. The contact made it difficult. I hope I have a spare set in my bathroom bag!”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their four-race stretch through the Midwest with a visit to the Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday evening, August 2. Celebrating the grand re-opening of the state-of-the-art facility, the All Star visit to Huset’s will award a $20,000 top prize.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Knoxville Raceway - August 1, 2020:
Entries: 46
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 15.384
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 15.216
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Davey Heskin
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Brian Brown
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Josh Schneiderman
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: AJ Moeller
Computer Man C-Main Winner: Ayrton Gennetten
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Dash #2 Winner: Lynton Jeffrey
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tim Kaeding
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Rico Abreu (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 71-Shane Stewart, 15.364; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne, 15.487; 3. 17-Josh Baughman, 15.537; 4. 56N-Davey Heskin, 15.682; 5. 2KS-Brooke Tatnell, 15.704; 6. 44-Chris Martin, 15.955; 7. 35-Zach Hampton, 16.025; 8. 55m-McKenna Haase, 16.039; 9. 14K-Victoria Knutson, 16.622; 10. 56-Joe Simbro, 16.712

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.246; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.398; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 15.534; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.628; 5. 17W-Shane Golobic, 15.705; 6. 70-Cale Thomas, 15.743; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.012; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.189; 9. 50-Mike Ayers, 16.595

Group (C)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.326; 2. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 15.521; 3. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.553; 4. 44S-Trey Starks, 15.814; 5. 5-Ian Madsen, 15.890; 6. 3-Tim Kaeding, 15.998; 7. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 16.018; 8. 35P-Skylar Prochaska, 16.029; 9. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 16.220

Group (D)
1. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.548; 2. O9-Matt Juhl, 15.608; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 15.722; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.767; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 15.784; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.846; 7. 7-Justin Henderson, 15.862; 8. 3X-Ayrton Gennetten, 15.941; 9. 7Taz-Tasker Phillips, 18.316

Group (E)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.216; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi, 15.510; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.606; 4. 20-AJ Moeller, 15.608; 5. 4-Terry McCarl, 15.634; 6. 17A-Austin McCarl, 15.783; 7. 11-Zeb Wise, 15.966; 8. 9W-Ryan Giles, 16.051; 9. 15-Bobby Mincer, 16.619

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 56N-Davey Heskin [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 5. 2KS-Brooke Tatnell [5]; 6. 44-Chris Martin [6]; 7. 56-Joe Simbro [10]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [7]; 9. 14K-Victoria Knutson [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 17W-Shane Golobic [5]; 5. 70-Cale Thomas [6]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 50-Mike Ayers [9]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 49-Josh Schneiderman [3]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 3. 5-Ian Madsen [5]; 4. 44S-Trey Starks [1]; 5. 3-Tim Kaeding [6]; 6. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [7]; 7. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [9]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 9. 35P-Skylar Prochaska [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [2]; 3. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [4]; 4. O9-Matt Juhl [3]; 5. 7-Justin Henderson [7]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 8. 3X-Ayrton Gennetten [8]; 9. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 20-AJ Moeller [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 5. 17A-Austin McCarl [6]; 6. 4-Terry McCarl [5]; 7. 11-Zeb Wise [7]; 8. 15-Bobby Mincer [9]; 9. 9W-Ryan Giles [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne [1]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 6. 20-AJ Moeller [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 4. 49-Josh Schneiderman [2]; 5. 71-Shane Stewart [6]; 6. 56N-Davey Heskin [4]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 3X-Ayrton Gennetten [1]; 2. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [8]; 3. 35P-Skylar Prochaska [5]; 4. 9W-Ryan Giles [6]; 5. 15-Bobby Mincer [4]; 6. 35-Zach Hampton [2]; 7. 50-Mike Ayers [3]; 8. 14K-Victoria Knutson [7]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 2KS-Brooke Tatnell [3]; 3. 7-Justin Henderson [6]; 4. 17A-Austin McCarl [5]; 5. 3-Tim Kaeding [7]; 6. 4-Terry McCarl [8]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 8. 70-Cale Thomas [4]; 9. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [16]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee [11]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [9]; 12. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips [19]; 13. 44-Chris Martin [10]; 14. 11-Zeb Wise [14]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [15]; 17. 56-Joe Simbro [17]; 18. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [12]; 19. 3X-Ayrton Gennetten [18]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [13]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 5. 71-Shane Stewart [10]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 8. 56N-Davey Heskin [12]; 9. 5-Ian Madsen [15]; 10. 49-Josh Schneiderman [8]; 11. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 12. 87-Aaron Reutzel [21]; 13. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [9]; 14. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [14]; 15. 7-Justin Henderson [23]; 16. O9-Matt Juhl [18]; 17. 17A-Austin McCarl [24]; 18. 2KS-Brooke Tatnell [22]; 19. 17W-Shane Golobic [19]; 20. 13-Paul McMahan [25]; 21. 17-Josh Baughman [16]; 22. 9-Kasey Kahne [5]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [17]; 24. 44S-Trey Starks [20]; 25. 11-Zeb Wise [26]; 26. 20-AJ Moeller [11] Lap Leaders: Gio Scelzi (1-7), Kyle Larson (8-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of August 1, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3898
2. Cory Eliason - 3794
3. Paul McMahan - 3650
4. Zeb Wise - 3606
5. Josh Baughman - 3386
6. Skylar Gee - 3366
7. Greg Wilson - 3318
8. Kyle Larson - 2552
9. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
10. Danny Dietrich - 2336

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (8/1/2020): Kyle Larson (13)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 366 “semi-lovely” stores in 25 states. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

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Founded in 2006, FloSports is a venture-backed subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the US and abroad. FloSports’ mission is to give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

 

 

Kyle Larson celebrates birthday at 34 Raceway and secures 12th All Star victory of 2020

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 31, 2020) - Celebrating his 28th birthday in a big way, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson conquered Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition yet again, this time during a Friday night visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The victory, Larson’s 12th of the season with the traveling All Stars, as well as the 21st of his career during Series competition, was accomplished from the outside of the second row, eventually tracking down race leader and evening pole sitter, Cory Eliason, just before the midpoint of the 30-lap program.

Larson’s trek to the front commenced right from the drop of the green. After powering into third on the opening lap, Larson utilized a pair of cautions, a red flag incident on lap four, followed by another slow down on lap seven, to keep the top-two in check, ultimately sneaking around Austin McCarl for second following the lap seven restart. Meanwhile, Cory Eliason was the man in charge, doing his best to run away in clean air.

Although Eliason’s pace seemed untouchable, lapped traffic created an instant roadblock for the Visalia, California-native giving Larson the chance to close the gap in a hurry. By lap 12, the lead pair were engulfed in slower cars. They raced nearly nose-to-tail throughout the twelfth circuit before Larson made his winning move the following trip around 34 Raceway. A slingshot move through turns three and four sealed the deal allowing Larson to drive by the Rudeen Racing No. 26.

Periods of even heavier traffic did allow Eliason to keep pace with the leader, but Larson’s move to put Zeb Wise a lap down on lap 16 ignited a feeding frenzy for the 2020 USAC Indiana Midget Week and 2020 PA Sprint Speedweek champion. By the time the final checkers were shown, Larson’s advantage stretched to just shy of five seconds. Eliason held on to finish second, followed by Tucker Klaasmeyer, Austin McCarl and Gio Scelzi.

“After that second restart, I knew that I had to try something to get around (Cory Eliason). I knew the top was there, so I just started hammering away at it,” Kyle Larson said in 34 Raceway victory lane, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/Durst/Lucas Oil/Priority Aviation/No. 57 sprint car. “I think he heard me because I noticed he was trying to make himself wide to kinda screw up my momentum, but we were able to get by. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the weekend.”

Kyle Larson's All Star Circuit of Champions win streak now stands at seven, six occurring in consecutive fashion since winning Sharon Speedway's Salute to the Troops program on Sunday, July 12.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will venture further west into the Hawkeye State and pay a visit to the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will host America’s Series on Saturday evening, August 1. The one-night showstopper will award a $5,000 top prize. For more information, please visit Knoxville Raceway online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: 34 Raceway - July 31, 2020:
Entries: 27
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Kerry Madsen - 13.306
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 13.011
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Austin McCarl
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash presented by Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Zach Hampton
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Gerard McIntyre
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (+4)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.011; 2. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.021; 3. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 13.169; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.192; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.298; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.313; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.375; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 13.398; 9. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.411; 10. 70-Cale Thomas, 13.422; 11. 17A-Austin McCarl, 13.441; 12. 18-Gio Scelzi, 13.463; 13. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.482; 14. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.487; 15. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.526; 16. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.532; 17. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.598; 18. 35-Zach Hampton, 13.609; 19. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.620; 20. 44S-Trey Starks, 13.653; 21. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.681; 22. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.776; 23. 21-Brian Brown, 13.816; 24. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.839; 25. 44-Chris Martin, 13.874; 26. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 13.974; 27. 2A-Austin Archdale, 14.686

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 70-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 71-Shane Stewart [6]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [7]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 9. 44-Chris Martin [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 17A-Austin McCarl [1]; 2. 49-Josh Schneiderman [2]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [8]; 7. 44S-Trey Starks [7]; 8. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [9]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [5]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [4]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [6]; 9. 2A-Austin Archdale [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 17A-Austin McCarl [1]; 3. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [8]; 8. 18-Gio Scelzi [7]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 35-Zach Hampton [2]; 2. 44S-Trey Starks [4]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 44-Chris Martin [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 8. 2A-Austin Archdale [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 3. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [3]; 4. 17A-Austin McCarl [2]; 5. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 6. 49-Josh Schneiderman [9]; 7. 2M-Kerry Madsen [10]; 8. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [7]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne [11]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 12. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [16]; 13. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee [13]; 15. 71-Shane Stewart [15]; 16. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 17. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [21]; 18. 35-Zach Hampton [18]; 19. 44-Chris Martin [23]; 20. 11-Zeb Wise [20]; 21. 21-Brian Brown [17]; 22. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 23. 44S-Trey Starks [19]; 24. 70-Cale Thomas [24] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-12), Kyle Larson (13-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 31, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3772
2. Cory Eliason - 3658
3. Paul McMahan - 3540
4. Zeb Wise - 3504
5. Josh Baughman - 3278
6. Skylar Gee - 3276
7. Greg Wilson - 3228
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
9. Kyle Larson - 2402
10. Danny Dietrich - 2336

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/31/2020): Kyle Larson (12)

 

 

Kyle Larson pads All Star Circuit of Champions win streak with $26,000 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race victory​

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (July 30, 2020) - For the 11th time in 2020, and for the sixth time in as many tries, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so in convincing fashion at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Thursday evening, July 30. Scoring a monstrous $26,000 payday in the process, Larson’s Plymouth victory occurred during the second running of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race, eventually topping a stout field of not only traveling All Stars, but also full-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series contenders, and a handful of regional and national invaders.

Forced to navigate slower traffic for much of his campaign around the Plymouth bullring, Larson was quick to prove he was the class of the field, utilizing the outside-pole position to hunt down pole sitter and race leader, Gio Scelzi, by lap 12, eventually running away to a near-two and a half second advantage by the end of 35 circuits.

“This feels really good,” Kyle Larson said, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/Durst/Lucas Oil/Priority Aviation/No. 57 sprint car. “I had to earn it, for sure. The track was extremely technical and the curb wasn’t going anywhere. It made it trickier and trickier to run. The lappers were all so even with each other and I couldn’t get by some of them for such a long time. I really wasn’t sure how close second was to me, but once I got by some lapped cars, I was able to get a good rhythm going. This is such an awesome crowd. A big thanks to Kevin Rudeen and his entire family for what they do for this event. It’s not often that you get to race for this much money in a sprint car.”

After a pair of cautions during the initial start, one of which a red flag incident involving Austin McCarl, the third try proved to be the charm with KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi earning the jump. The California hotshoe would lead the first six laps unscathed before entering traffic for the first time on lap seven.
The back of the field, mixed with an unforgiving cushion, proved to be a handful for Scelzi, as Larson quickly ran down the familiar No. 18 and was applying pressure by lap ten. Just two circuits later, it was Larson who was in control of the field, using a sleek move through the bottom of turns three and four to drive underneath Scelzi to lead lap 12.

By lap 17, the ‘Madman’ Kerry Madsen was the new man in charge of the runner-up position, wasting little effort to get by Scelzi before turning his attention to Larson. Despite a desperate effort by the Australia-native, Larson proved to be too much to overcome in traffic, solidifying his place in Plymouth Dirt Track victory lane with a three-wide move to put two lapped cars between himself and Madsen’s No. 2M.

“I don’t think I could have went many more laps,” Larson continued. “I was happy to see the checkers come out.”

At one point, Madsen was in striking distance, eradicating all lapped cars between himself and the race leader just beyond the midpoint of the 35-lap contest. Although unable to catch ‘Yung Money,’ Madsen held on to finish second, followed by Gio Scelzi, Dominic Scelzi and Cory Eliason

“During the middle stages there, things were really looking good for us,” Kerry Madsen said, driver of the Killer Instinct Crossbows No. 2M. “I didn’t force it with lapped cars probably like I should have. We had a great race car and the guys are working hard. I want to get some ‘W’s’ for this team. We have a long weekend ahead so hopefully we can climb our way to the top.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their four-race stretch with a visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday evening, July 31. The evening’s main event will award a $5,000 top prize.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Dirt Track - July 30, 2020:
Event: Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race/$26,000-to-win
Entries: 41
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 11.769
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 11.459
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Zeb Wise
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Austin McCarl
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Jake Blackhurst
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Jeremy Schultz
Computer Man C-Main Winner: Mike Reinke
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Gio Scelzi
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Kyle Larson
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tyler Courtney
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Russel Borland
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Skylar Gee (+7)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.707; 2. 64-Scotty Thiel, 11.850; 3. 17-Josh Baughman, 11.917; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.979; 5. 23-Russel Borland, 12.115; 6. 10w-Mike Reinke, 12.125; 7. 68-Dave Uttech, 12.149; 8. 71-Shane Stewart, 12.291; 9. O-Johnny Fahl, 12.778

Group (B)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi, 11.575; 2. 70-Cale Thomas, 11.760; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.922; 4. 11-Zeb Wise, 11.941; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.041; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.185; 7. 18S-Byrce Schmitt, 12.988; 8. 29-Hunter Custer, 13.198

Group (C)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 11.682; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.764; 3. 17A-Austin McCarl, 12.012; 4. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.520; 5. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 12.697; 6. 25-Danny Schlafer, 12.739; 7. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 12.956; 8. 77-Wayne Modjeski, 13.288

Group (D)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 11.459; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 11.621; 3. 14P-Parker Price-Miller, 11.850; 4. 73-Jake Blackhurst, 12.246; 5. 20R-Robbie Pribnow, 12.445; 6. 12W-Josh Walter, 12.632; 7. 10V-Matt Vandervere, 12.731; 8. 19-Paige Polyak, 99.370

Group (E)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 11.720; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.791; 3. 4-Terry McCarl, 11.878; 4. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 11.905; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.006; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.087; 7. 47-Todd King, 12.462; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.739

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 64-Scotty Thiel [3]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [5]; 6. 68-Dave Uttech [7]; 7. 10W-Mike Reinke [6]; 8. 71-Shane Stewart [8]; 9. O-Johnny Fahl [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 70-Cale Thomas [3]; 4. 18-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 29-Hunter Custer [8]; 8. 18S-Byrce Schmitt [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17A-Austin McCarl [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [1]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 25-Danny Schlafer [6]; 6. 4B-Scott Biertzer [7]; 7. 14R-Sean Rayhall [5]; 8. 77-Wayne Modjeski [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 73-Jake Blackhurst [1]; 2. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [5]; 6. 10V-Matt Vandervere [7]; 7. 12W-Josh Walter [6]; 8. 19-Paige Polyak [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [1]; 2. 4-Terry McCarl [2]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 7. 47-Todd King [7]; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [2]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 5. 73-Jake Blackhurst [3]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 17A-Austin McCarl [1]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 70-Cale Thomas [3]; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 10W-Mike Reinke [1]; 2. 47-Todd King [2]; 3. 14R-Sean Rayhall [4]; 4. 12W-Josh Walter [3]; 5. 4K-Kris Spitz [7]; 6. 29-Hunter Custer [5]; 7. 77-Wayne Modjeski [9]; 8. O-Johnny Fahl [11]; 9. 18S-Byrce Schmitt [8]; 10. 71-Shane Stewart [6]; 11. 19-Paige Polyak [10]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 4. 25-Danny Schlafer [6]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [4]; 6. 20R-Robbie Pribnow [5]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 68-Dave Uttech [7]; 9. 10W-Mike Reinke [11]; 10. 10V-Matt Vandervere [9]; 11. 47-Todd King [12]; 12. 4B-Scott Biertzer [10]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 3. 18-Gio Scelzi [1]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 7. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 8. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [14]; 9. 70-Cale Thomas [10]; 10. 17-Josh Baughman [16]; 11. 87-Aaron Reutzel [13]; 12. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [11]; 13. 99-Skylar Gee [20]; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [21]; 15. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [12]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog [22]; 17. 64-Scotty Thiel [19]; 18. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [18]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson [23]; 20. 73-Jake Blackhurst [9]; 21. 4-Terry McCarl [15]; 22. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [17]; 23. 25-Danny Schlafer [24]; 24. 17A-Austin McCarl [6] Lap Leaders: Gio Scelzi (1-11), Kyle Larson (12-35)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 30, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3642
2. Cory Eliason - 3512
3. Paul McMahan - 3416
4. Zeb Wise - 3394
5. Josh Baughman - 3160
6. Skylar Gee - 3154
7. Greg Wilson - 3122
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
9. Danny Dietrich - 2336
10. Kyle Larson - 2252

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/30/2020): Kyle Larson (11)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 366 “semi-lovely” stores in 25 states. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

 

 

Kyle Larson caps Port Royal Speedway visit with Bob Weikert Memorial finale win; Weekend sweep worth $25,000

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (July 19, 2020) - Officially bumping his 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 win total into the double digits, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson did almost the impossible on Sunday night at Port Royal Speedway and conquered not only the All Stars and Pennsylvania Posse, but also a stout contingent of full-time World of Outlaws competitors, solidifying his Bob Weikert Memorial sweep. The Sunday night triumph not only awarded a $10,000 top prize, but it also awarded a $5,000 bonus; an extra for earning the overall Bob Weikert Memorial championship.

Larson is undefeated in his last five All Star Circuit of Champions tries, now with ten total victories in 16 Series starts.

“My car was really good again tonight. Hats off to Paul Silva and everyone else that helps make this all possible,” Kyle Larson said in victory lane, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/Durst/Lucas Oil/Priority Aviation/No. 57 sprint car. “We had a string of races where we just missed getting the wins and got beat late. It was starting to stress me out, to be honest, but now we’re winning again. Hopefully we can keep it up, especially with some bigger races coming up.”

Starting sixth on the 30-lap grid by virtue of a top-ten redraw, Larson worked his way forward in a hurry, climbing his way to fourth by lap two before driving his way to third just two circuits later. With momentum a clear benefactor, the 2020 PA Sprint Speedweek champion caught the top-two by lap nine, flirting with the outer edge to reel-in two-time All Star champion and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, and race leader, Carson Macedo.

By the completion of lap 10, Larson was the new man in charge, driving by Reutzel and Macedo in the same corner before beating the pair in the drag race back to the flagstand. Larson actually attempted the two-for-one move in turns one and two, but the pair denied his attempt, leaving the door open for another try in turns three and four.

Despite a seemingly effortless charge to the front, Larson was far from in the clear, as Reutzel kept pace with the No. 57, especially after a run-in with slower traffic beginning on lap 16. Lapped traffic only intensified and became an obvious problem by lap 22, allowing Reutzel to close-in and show his nose. A saving grace, so to speak, caution flags would wave for the second time on lap 23 negating any potential move by Reutzel in traffic.

Two final cautions, one on lap 25, an eventual fuel stop, and another on lap 28, would keep Larson in clean air the remaining distance. Even Lance Dewease, a 113-time winner at the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace’ who moved into second just after the restart on lap 23, proved to be no threat to ‘Yung Money.’

“I was honestly a little worried the whole race,” Larson continued. “Reutzel was running really hard the first ten laps, but I felt like I was really good behind him, especially getting through turns three and four. I wasn’t sure how close he would be to me once I got out front, but I felt like I hit my marks good enough that he wouldn’t be able to get back by me. Then when Lance (Dewease) got behind me, I figured he was running a completely different line than I was. I knew if I could just keep my line and not hit the curb too hard, and as long as I didn’t see his nose, I would be ok.”

Lance Dewease held on to finish second, followed by Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich and Jacob Allen. Aaron Reutzel was forced to retire early due to suspension damage.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will enjoy a weekend away from competition before returning to the road on Thursday, July 30, with a visit to Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The second-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be the main attraction awarding a hefty $26,000 payday. The Plymouth visit will also activate a four-race sweep for the traveling All Stars which will continue with appearances at 34 Raceway, Knoxville Raceway and Huset’s Speedway, respectively.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - July 19, 2020:
Event: Bob Weikert Memorial
Entries: 45
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 16.357
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild - 16.278
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Jacob Allen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Brent Marks
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Dylan Cisney
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Steve Buckwalter
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Logan Wagner
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Brent Marks (+15)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 17h-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.278; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.357; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.442; 4. 83-Daryn Pittman, 16.448; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen, 16.450; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.451; 7. 41-David Gravel, 16.460; 8. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.482; 9. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.549; 10. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 16.601; 11. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.641; 12. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.642; 13. 2-Carson Macedo, 16.648; 14. 9-Kasey Kahne, 16.655; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.663; 16. 72-Ryan Smith, 16.674; 17. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.680; 18. 17-Josh Baughman, 16.684; 19. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.696; 20. 39s-Sammy Swindell, 16.707; 21. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.711; 22. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.736; 23. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.753; 24. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 16.775; 25. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.782; 26. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.788; 27. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.840; 28. 98-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.840; 29. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.847; 30. 5-Brent Marks, 16.852; 31. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.854; 32. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.862; 33. 35Q-Zach Hampton, 16.907; 34. 35-Tyler Reeser, 16.965; 35. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 16.967; 36. 2f-AJ Flick, 17.019; 37. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.030; 38. 17M-Kyle Smith, 17.078; 39. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.152; 40. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 17.165; 41. 39-Jason Solwold, 17.170; 42. 14T-Tyler Walton, 17.301; 43. 49H-Bradley Howard, 17.485; 44. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.553; 45. 24B-Dustin Baney, 17.759

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 12 Transfer
1. 1A-Jacob Allen [7]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 3. 2-Carson Macedo [5]; 4. 55-Mike Wagner [2]; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts [1]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 7. 1-Logan Wagner [3]; 8. 17H-Sheldon Haudenschild [8]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 10. 39-Jason Solwold [11]; 11. 24B-Dustin Baney [12]; 12. 35Q-Zach Hampton [9]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 12 Transfer
1. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart [6]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 6. 57-Kyle Larson [8]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 8. 9-Kasey Kahne [5]; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser [9]; 10. 14T-Tyler Walton [11]; 11. 17M-Kyle Smith [10]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 12 Transfer
1. 5C-Dylan Cisney [2]; 2. 55K-Robbie Kendall [3]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [8]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 41-David Gravel [7]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 8. 2C-Wayne Johnson [9]; 9. 25-Tyler Bear [4]; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard [11]; 11. 47K-Kody Lehman [10]

Heat #4 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 12 Transfer
1. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [3]; 2. 39S-Sammy Swindell [4]; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 4. 29-Danny Dietrich [6]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 6. 72-Ryan Smith [5]; 7. 83-Daryn Pittman [8]; 8. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [2]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [10]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [11]; 11. 2F-AJ Flick [9]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 35Q-Zach Hampton [1]; 2. 2f-AJ Flick [2]; 3. 39-Jason Solwold [3]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 5. 17M-Kyle Smith [5]; 6. 47K-Kody Lehman [7]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 8. 24B-Dustin Baney [9]; 9. 14T-Tyler Walton [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 55-Mike Wagner [4]; 8. 25-Tyler Bear [9]; 9. 11T-TJ Stutts [10]; 10. 24-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 11. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [11]; 12. 35Q-Zach Hampton [17]; 13. 2f-AJ Flick [18]; 14. 3-Jac Haudenschild [15]; 15. 35-Tyler Reeser [13]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [14]; 17. 2C-Wayne Johnson [12]; 18. 11-Zeb Wise [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [10]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [9]; 4. 29-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen [8]; 6. 41-David Gravel [11]; 7. 5-Brent Marks [22]; 8. 83-Daryn Pittman [3]; 9. 72-Ryan Smith [20]; 10. 5C-Dylan Cisney [19]; 11. 1S-Logan Schuchart [7]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [15]; 13. 51-Freddie Rahmer [17]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 15. 17-Josh Baughman [23]; 16. 17h-Sheldon Haudenschild [12]; 17. 55-Mike Wagner [27]; 18. 11-Zeb Wise [25]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [21]; 20. 9-Kasey Kahne [24]; 21. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 22. 2-Carson Macedo [2]; 23. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 24. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [16]; 25. 2f-AJ Flick [26]; 26. 55K-Robbie Kendall [18]; 27. 39s-Sammy Swindell [14] Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo (1-9), Kyle Larson (10-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 19, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3514
2. Cory Eliason - 3372
3. Paul McMahan - 3278
4. Zeb Wise - 3258
5. Skylar Gee - 3030
6. Josh Baughman - 3030
7. Greg Wilson - 3010
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2404
9. Danny Dietrich - 2336
10. Kyle Larson - 2102

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/19/2020): Kyle Larson (10)

 

 

Kyle Larson continues All Star winning streak with Bob Weikert Memorial opening night win at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (July 18, 2020) - Kyle Larson’s weekend in the Keystone State has been prosperous, to say the least, first claiming the Tommy Hinnershitz Classic at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, July 17, then topping that prestigious open wheel triumph with a $10,000 victory during night one of Port Royal Speedway’s annual Bob Weikert Memorial featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1.

Larson, who now owns a Series-leading nine All Star Circuit of Champions victories in 2020, started seventh on the Bob Weikert Memorial grid and rallied in a hurry, climbing his way to third just after a single-file restart with only ten laps checked off the counter, then taking second from former track champion, Logan Wagner, at the midpoint of the 30-lap program. At the time, Brent Marks was in charge of the top spot, using his outside-front row starting spot to garner the lead during the initial start.

With traffic acting as a moving roadblock, Larson was able to track down the leader by lap 17, racing to the back bumper of the CJB Motorsports entry before challenging Marks for the top spot two circuits later. An eventual drag race to the flagstand ended in Marks’ favor.

Beat by a nose at the line, Larson redeemed himself the following circuit and made the next move count, eventually slingshotting around Marks at the exit of turn four, narrowly squeezing by the former Outlaw and a lapped car while navigating the very topside of the speedway. The bold move was the winning move for the Elk Grove, California-native, gradually escaping to a lengthy advantage before the final checkers made their appearance.

The All Star victory was Larson’s fourth in four consecutive tries.

“It’s definitely an honor to win this race. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a lot of people compare this run that we’re on to Doug Wolfgang. I never got the chance to watch him race, but I knew he was a legend. To read about all of his wins, and the places that he won at, is pretty unbelievable,” Kyle Larson said in victory lane, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/Durst/Lucas Oil/Glenn Styres Racing/Priority Aviation/No. 57 sprint car. “Port Royal is starting to become one of my favorite tracks. And the atmosphere here is right up there with the Knoxville Nationals. We still have one more night to go, so hopefully we can park back up here in victory lane.”

Brent Marks held on to finish second at Port Royal Speedway, followed by Anthony Macri, Logan Wagner and Lance Dewease.

“My car was really, really good,” Larson continued. “I saw Brent (Marks) and Logan (Wagner) battling right before the last caution and I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to get by them. Thankfully, Logan was kinda searching for grip which allowed me to gain some momentum on the top and get around him. Then I was able to track Brent down in traffic. I could run about 80-90% and still take care of my tires. The last time I won here, my tires were pretty beat up because I was spinning them so bad. Tonight I just focused on trying to keep my wheel spin down. I’m glad it paid off.”

What’s Next:
Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their trek through Central Pennsylvania with night two of the annual Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday, July 19. In addition to a $10,000 top prize, an overall Bob Weikert Memorial champion will be crowned with an additional $5,000 on the line. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - July 18, 2020:
Event: Bob Weikert Memorial
Entries: 37
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Brent Marks - 16.139
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: David Gravel - 16.131
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Mike Wagner
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Robbie Kendall
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: TJ Stutts
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Josh Baughman
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Dylan Cisney (+17)

Qualifying
1. 41-David Gravel, 16.131; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.202; 3. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.409; 4. 98-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.601; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.637; 6. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.639; 7. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.647; 8. 25-Tyler Bear, 16.659; 9. 17h-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.726; 10. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.765; 11. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.777; 12. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.790; 13. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.823; 14. 2-AJ Flick, 16.867; 15. 5-Brent Marks, 16.879; 16. 39s-Sammy Swindell, 16.890; 17. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 16.930; 18. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.940; 19. 17-Josh Baughman, 16.963; 20. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 16.966; 21. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.004; 22. 55-Mike Wagner, 17.021; 23. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.053; 24. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.056; 25. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.093; 26. 14-Parker Price-Miller, 17.115; 27. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.125; 28. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.137; 29. 35-Tyler Reeser, 17.273; 30. 19-Curt Stroup, 17.390; 31. 17M-Kyle Smith, 17.423; 32. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.452; 33. 35Q-Zach Hampton, 17.491; 34. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 17.513; 35. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.730; 36. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.863; 37. 24B-Dustin Baney, 19.013;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 10 Transfer
1. 29-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 3. 41-David Gravel [6]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 5. 17H-Sheldon Haudenschild [4]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 7. 35Q-Zach Hampton [9]; 8. 35-Tyler Reeser [8]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [7]; 10. 24B-Dustin Baney [10]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 10 Transfer
1. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 4. 2-AJ Flick [3]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 7. 5C-Dylan Cisney [9]; 8. 14-Parker Price-Miller [7]; 9. 19-Curt Stroup [8]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 10 Transfer
1. 55K-Robbie Kendall [1]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner [5]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 9. 17M-Kyle Smith [8]

Heat #4 (8 Laps) - Top 10 Transfer
1. 11T-TJ Stutts [4]; 2. 39S-Sammy Swindell [3]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 5. 25-Tyler Bear [5]; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 7. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 8. 2C-Wayne Johnson [2]; 9. 75-Nicole Bower [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [6]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 6. 5C-Dylan Cisney [11]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman [10]; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser [12]; 10. 2C-Wayne Johnson [5]; 11. 35Q-Zach Hampton [9]; 12. 17M-Kyle Smith [15]; 13. 99-Skylar Gee [14]; 14. 75-Nicole Bower [16]; 15. 24B-Dustin Baney [17]; 16. 14-Parker Price-Miller [8]; 17. 19-Curt Stroup [13]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [7]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [11]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [3]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [21]; 7. 41-David Gravel [9]; 8. 11-Zeb Wise [12]; 9. 5C-Dylan Cisney [26]; 10. 2-AJ Flick [17]; 11. 55-Mike Wagner [18]; 12. 17h-Sheldon Haudenschild [14]; 13. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 14. 39s-Sammy Swindell [10]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 16. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [13]; 17. 55K-Robbie Kendall [19]; 18. 13-Paul McMahan [23]; 19. 25-Tyler Bear [1]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee [25]; 21. 3-Jac Haudenschild [20]; 22. 35-Tyler Reeser [27]; 23. 29-Danny Dietrich [4]; 24. 2M-Kerry Madsen [15]; 25. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 26. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [24]; 27. 11T-TJ Stutts [6] Lap Leaders: Brent Marks (1-19), Kyle Larson (20-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 18, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3410
2. Cory Eliason - 3246
3. Paul McMahan - 3156
4. Zeb Wise - 3144
5. Skylar Gee - 2940
6. Greg Wilson - 2920
7. Josh Baughman - 2910
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2292
9. Danny Dietrich - 2194
10. Kyle Larson - 1952

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/2020): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/2020): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/2020): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/2020): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/2020): Kyle Larson (8)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (7/18/2020): Kyle Larson (9)

 

 

Kyle Larson defeats All Stars and Posse for Tommy Hinnershitz Classic victory

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (July 17, 2020) - Forced to track down one of Pennsylvania’s finest, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson continued his open wheel winning ways on Friday night during a visit to the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, this time claiming the annual Tommy Hinnershitz Classic for a $5,000 payday over a stacked field of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, World of Outlaws and Pennsylvania Posse competitors.

Larson’s route to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane did not come easy, as the now eight-time Series winner in 2020 did not take command for the first time until lap 27, ultimately using lapped traffic within the final five circuits to hunt down race-long leader Anthony Macri before driving around the familiar No. 39M between turns three and four on lap 27. Certainly no stranger to the Williams Grove half-mile, Larson put himself in striking distance on lap 22, utilizing momentum and a diving move across the bottom of turn three to take second away from Kerry Madsen.

Macri, who led from the drop of the green before losing command to Larson, held on to finish second in the Tommy Hinnershitz Classic main event, followed by Kerry Madsen, David Gravel and Daryn Pittman.

“This is pretty cool. Anytime you can win over a field like this is pretty special, especially at Williams Grove Speedway,” Kyle Larson said, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/Durst/Lucas Oil/No. 57 sprint car. “I thought we were pretty good all night. Once we got to halfway, I knew it was time to pick it up a little bit if we wanted to be there at the end. I was able to carry a lot of speed through the corners and that really helped us out, even when we got into some traffic. Paul Silva does a pretty awesome job getting these cars to drive to well. Hopefully we can keep this going.”

Before Larson made his presence known, Macri was forced to deal with Kerry Madsen. Madsen, aboard the Killer Instinct Crossbows No. 2M, got away second after the initial start and maintained a steady distance from Macri until the frontrunners found traffic for the first time on lap eight. Forced to check up and lose momentum, Madsen took advantage and gained ground on Macri, eventually racing himself to a car length by the completion of lap nine.

Even after a caution on lap 16, which allowed Macri to restart with a clear track and clean air ahead, Madsen kept himself in contention, actually trying to slide Macri on lap 17, and again on lap 19. Although both attempts failed, the slider exchanges allowed Larson to enter the picture by lap 22.

With eight Series victories thus far in 2020, Kyle Larson is now on top of the wins leaderboard. Two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, is second with seven.

What’s Next:
Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their trek through the Keystone State with a doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19. Dubbed the Bob Weikert Memorial, the two-day program will award back-to-back $10,000 top prizes with a $5,000 bonus to the overall weekend champion; the driver with the highest average finish, but one of the two finishes must be a victory. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - July 17, 2020:
Event: Tommy Hinnershitz Classic
Entries: 39
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Brock Zearfoss - 17.279
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 16.950
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brent Marks
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Sammy Swindell
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Carson Macedo
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Kerry Madsen
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Lucas Wolfe
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Matt Campbell
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 17.051; 2. 17h-Sheldon Haudenschild, 17.120; 3. 1X-Chad Trout, 17.295; 4. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.353; 5. 39-Jason Solwold, 17.517; 6. 5-Brent Marks, 17.590; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.724; 8. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 17.783; 9. 35s-Jason Shultz, 18.011; 10. 99-Skylar Gee, 18.194

Group (B)
1. 41-David Gravel, 16.963; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.176; 3. 39s-Sammy Swindell, 17.187; 4. 83-Daryn Pittman, 17.206; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 17.344; 6. 35-Zach Hampton, 17.402; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.478; 8. 1w-Matt Campbell, 17.515; 9. 72-Ryan Smith, 17.789; 10. 12-Brent Shearer, 18.076

Group (C)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.950; 2. 21-Brian Montieth, 17.388; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.404; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 17.461; 5. 14-Parker Price-Miller, 17.499; 6. 17-Josh Baughman, 17.547; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 17.646; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.667; 9. 27S-Adrian Shaffer, 18.105; 10. W20-Greg Wilson, 18.231

Group (D)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.177; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.260; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts, 17.270; 4. 2-Carson Macedo, 17.336; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 17.503; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.699; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski, 18.025; 8. 19m-Landon Myers, 18.084; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.865

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout [2]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 39-Jason Solwold [5]; 6. 17H-Sheldon Haudenschild [3]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 9. 35S-Jason Shultz [9]; 10. 2C-Wayne Johnson [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 39S-Sammy Swindell [2]; 2. 83-Daryn Pittman [1]; 3. 41-David Gravel [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 7. 72-Ryan Smith [9]; 8. 1W-Matt Campbell [8]; 9. 12-Brent Shearer [10]; 10. 35-Zach Hampton [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 14-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 7. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [9]; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall [8]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 2-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 4. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 7. 19M-Landon Myers [8]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [7]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 2-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 83-Daryn Pittman [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 39S-Sammy Swindell [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 4. 41-David Gravel [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 2. 17H-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [13]; 5. 1W-Matt Campbell [9]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 7. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [7]; 8. 19M-Landon Myers [6]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [11]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 11. 73B-Brett Michalski [12]; 12. 2C-Wayne Johnson [18]; 13. 12-Brent Shearer [15]; 14. 12W-Troy Fraker [16]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 16. 35-Zach Hampton [17]; 17. 72-Ryan Smith [5]; 18. 55K-Robbie Kendall [10]; 19. 35S-Jason Shultz [14]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 4. 41-David Gravel [7]; 5. 83-Daryn Pittman [4]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [16]; 8. 2-Carson Macedo [3]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 10. 51-Freddie Rahmer [12]; 11. 5-Brent Marks [8]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 13. 17H-Sheldon Haudenschild [21]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [10]; 15. 11T-TJ Stutts [15]; 16. 13-Paul McMahan [19]; 17. 21-Brian Montieth [14]; 18. 14-Parker Price-Miller [17]; 19. 24-Lucas Wolfe [20]; 20. 39-Jason Solwold [18]; 21. 1X-Chad Trout [13]; 22. 1W-Matt Campbell [25]; 23. 11-Zeb Wise [22]; 24. 99-Skylar Gee [24]; 25. 17-Josh Baughman [26]; 26. 3-Jac Haudenschild [23]; 27. 39S-Sammy Swindell [27] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-26), Kyle Larson (27-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 17, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3286
2. Cory Eliason - 3144
3. Paul McMahan - 3042
4. Zeb Wise - 3010
5. Skylar Gee - 2830
6. Josh Baughman - 2820
7. Greg Wilson - 2800
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2154
9. Danny Dietrich - 2090
10. Kyle Larson - 1802

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/20): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/20): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/20): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/20): Kyle Larson (7)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (7/17/20): Kyle Larson (8)

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions to headline $20,000-to-win Huset’s Speedway Grand Reopening on Sunday, August 2

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 14, 2020) - Set idle in the foothills of Brandon, South Dakota, no longer, the legendary highbanks of Huset’s Speedway will officially kick on the light switches in 2020 and will celebrate a grand reopening featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 on Sunday, August 2. A surefire showstopper in itself, the C&B Operations presents the Huset’s Grand Reopening, with some added help from Folkens Brothers Trucking, will award a $20,000 top prize, while also awarding a minimum of $1,000 to each main event starter.

Effective immediately, Tod Quiring is now the new owner of Huset’s Speedway and he will help propel the state-of-the-art facility back into the All Star scene for the first time since 2014. St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu is the most recent competitor to find victory lane at ‘the official race track of summer,’ taking command on lap 12 and never looking back.

In total, the traveling All Stars have made 14 appearances at the southeast South Dakota venue with the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer owning the most success with three victories. Remodeled in 2015, Huset’s Speedway was purchased and operated under the name Badlands Motor Speedway before closing its doors in 2018.

The Brandon visit adds a fourth date to the already established mid-summer Midwest swing for the All Star Circuit of Champions. The Series will visit Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Wisconsin, for the $26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race on Thursday, July 30, followed by stops to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, July 31, and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, August 1. All events considered, All Star Circuit of Champions competitors will battle for a total weekend winner’s share equaling $56,000.

In addition to an elite group of full-time All Star Circuit of Champions competitors including two-time and defending Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Tony Stewart, will join-in on the action at Huset’s Speedway, as well as the 2020 Indiana Midget Week and Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek champion, Kyle Larson.

“We are honored to be a part of the grand re-opening of Huset’s Speedway,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Stars. “There have been rumors swirling around this facility for years and it’s pretty cool to know that there will be sprint cars back in just a few weeks. It’s obviously one of the nicest facilities in the world. Thank you to Tod and Doug for their hard work putting this together and for the call to be a part of it. What a weekend. We start in Plymouth (WI) on Thursday with the annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation race, continue to 34 Raceway on Friday, Knoxville Saturday and Huset’s Sunday. We can’t wait.”

Additional news and notes pertaining to the C&B Operations presents the Huset’s Grand Reopening will be posted in the near-future. Fans are encouraged to stay alert online for continuing details. For those who can not make the journey to Brandon, South Dakota, FloRacing, the official media partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will be on hand to capture a live broadcast.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 12, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3154
2. Cory Eliason - 3018
3. Paul McMahan - 2924
4. Zeb Wise - 2906
5. Skylar Gee - 2728
6. Josh Baughman - 2718
7. Greg Wilson - 2710
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2016
9. Danny Dietrich - 1954
10. Tony Stewart - 1702

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/20): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/20): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/20): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/20): Kyle Larson (7)

 

 

Kyle Larson claims Sharon’s Salute to the Troops Speedweek finale; Aaron Reutzel wins 2020 Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 13, 2020) - For the third time during Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, and for the seventh time in 2020, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so during Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops Speedweek finale at Sharon Speedway on Sunday, July 12. ‘Yung Money’ led the final 21 circuits to claim the $6,000 payday, eventually holding off a late surge by two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel.

Skylar Gee, who started from the pole position after winning the first of two All Star dashes, led the first several circuits of the 30-lap contest before losing command to the familiar No. 57. Hard contact with the outside retaining wall just before the flagstand on lap nine resulted in a flat right-rear tire forcing the Leduc, Alberta, Canada-native to retire, ultimately allowing Larson to inherit the top spot. At the time, Reutzel was battling in the third position, followed by Cory Eliason and Dave Blaney.

Restarting on the point, Larson shot out of a cannon, driving off on a very narrow cushion with Reutzel and Eliason still in tow. Although a caution on lap 16 would stack the field and keep Larson in clean air and out of traffic longer, Reutzel eventually chipped away at Larson’s near-two second advantage and powered within just a few car lengths, utilizing a wall tap by Larson on lap 27 and a three-wide pack of lappers to his advantage. A last minute slider by Larson on lap 29 to put a lapped car between himself and Reutzel sealed the deal for the Paul Silva-owned entry.

“I hit the wall and kinda got stuck in it, so I figured I was going to get a flat tire or something. I was just trying to stay calm. I guess I lost focus a little bit right there,” Kyle Larson said of his brush with the wall, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Durst/Lucas Oil/Tarlton and Sons/No. 57 sprint car. “I knew Aaron (Reutzel) was probably running pretty hard behind me. I didn’t know where he was, but I figured he was going to be right there. I felt like I hadn’t made any mistakes up until that point, but you never know where they’re at.

“This place is awesome,” Larson continued. “Especially when it gets glass slick to the fence. I thought I could maybe shortcut three and four, but I wasn’t as good as what Skylar (Gee) was up against the wall. Once I got the lead, I knew I needed to commit up there as long as I didn’t see Aaron poke to my inside. I never really saw his nose other than that restart.

“I really enjoy coming to Ohio and running Ohio Speedweek. A big thanks to all of the fans for coming out and supporting your local dirt track racing.”

Reutzel held on to finish second on Sunday evening, solidifying a first-ever Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires speedweek championship. The overall Speedweek title earned the two-time All Star champion and Clute, Texas-native a $4,000 payday.

“We’ve been consistent, so we’ve definitely accomplished that, but I feel like we need to get back on the winning part. If we keep doing what we are doing, the wins will come. Or if we can get Kyle (Larson) to go away, the wins will come. He’s just unreal.” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Coating and Blasting/Folkens Brothers Trucking/No. 87 sprint car. “To watch him run that close to the wall and make contact and keep going is just crazy. I think I needed a caution-free run and additional traffic if I was going to get by Larson. I think I was a little better than he was in those long runs.

“A big thanks to everyone who came out. It was a fun week, but we still have more work to do.”

What’s Next:
Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2020 campaign with a three-race sweep in the Keystone State on Friday through Sunday, July 17-19. The traveling All Stars will kick-off the weekend with a visit to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, July 17, followed by back-to-back nights at the Port Royal Speedway ‘Speed Palace’ on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19. For more information, please visit Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway online at www.williamsgrove.com and www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - July 12, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 38
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 16.618
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 16.313
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Gerard McIntyre
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Danny Dietrich
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Dave Blaney
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Skylar Gee
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Josh Baughman
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Michael Bauer
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+11)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.600; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.635; 3. 70-Sye Lynch, 17.270; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 17.322; 5. 2-AJ Flick, 17.390; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 17.621; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger, 17.768; 8. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 18.311; 9. 23S-Russ Sansosti, 18.392; 10. 19-Steve Haefke, 19.013

Group (B)
1. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.325; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.883; 3. 5K-Adam Kekich, 16.979; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.126; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.677; 6. 11B-Carl Bowser, 17.732; 7. 7k-Dan Shetler, 17.751; 8. 46-Michael Bauer, 17.885; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 18.064; 10. 23p-Darren Pifer, 18.407

Group (C)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.313; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.490; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.015; 4. 17-Josh Baughman, 17.217; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.303; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 17.571; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.583; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.701; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 18.067

Group (D)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.320; 2. 23-Cole Macedo, 17.388; 3. 10-Dave Blaney, 17.447; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.566; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 18.048; 6. 33-Brent Matus, 18.128; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus, 18.595; 8. 21j-Jeffrey Neubert, 20.903; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill, 99.990

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 70-Sye Lynch [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [7]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [5]; 8. 19R-Jordan Ryan [8]; 9. 23S-Russ Sansosti [9]; 10. 19-Steve Haefke [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich [2]; 6. 7K-Dan Shetler [7]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [8]; 8. 11B-Carl Bowser [6]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]; 10. 23P-Darren Pifer [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 9. 17-Josh Baughman [1]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 23-Cole Macedo [3]; 5. 33-Brent Matus [6]; 6. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [5]; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus [7]; 8. 14H-Jeremy Hill [9]; 9. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 11-Zeb Wise [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 10-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger [5]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [8]; 6. 19R-Jordan Ryan [12]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser [11]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 9. 23P-Darren Pifer [17]; 10. 23S-Russ Sansosti [15]; 11. 21N-Frankie Nervo [14]; 12. 19-Steve Haefke [18]; 13. 14H-Jeremy Hill [13]; 14. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [16]; 15. 13M-Brandon Matus [9]; 16. 7K-Dan Shetler [4]; 17. 35-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 18. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [6]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 10-Dave Blaney [8]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [10]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [12]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 10. 11-Zeb Wise [9]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [14]; 12. 3C-Cale Conley [11]; 13. O8-Dan Kuriger [24]; 14. 23-Cole Macedo [15]; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs [19]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 17. 28-Tim Shaffer [18]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [23]; 19. 17-Josh Baughman [21]; 20. 70-Sye Lynch [13]; 21. 2-AJ Flick [22]; 22. 5K-Adam Kekich [17]; 23. 33-Brent Matus [20]; 24. 99-Skylar Gee [1] Lap Leaders: Skylar Gee (1-9), Kyle Larson (10-30)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (FINAL):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1414
2. Cale Conley - 1328
3. Cory Eliason - 1328
4. Paul McMahan- 1324
5. Zeb Wise - 1250
6. Skylar Gee - 1198
7. Tim Shaffer - 1186
8. Greg Wilson - 1186
9. Josh Baughman - 1178
10. Gerard McIntyre - 1160

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 12, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3154
2. Cory Eliason - 3018
3. Paul McMahan - 2924
4. Zeb Wise - 2906
5. Skylar Gee - 2728
6. Josh Baughman - 2718
7. Greg Wilson - 2710
8. Brock Zearfoss - 2016
9. Danny Dietrich - 1954
10. Tony Stewart - 1702

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/20): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/20): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/20): Cale Conley
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/12/20): Kyle Larson (7)

 

 

Cale Conley wins Lou Blaney Memorial for first-ever All Star victory

HARTFORD, Ohio (July 12, 2020) - Officially etching his name into the Series’ history book, Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley is now an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, accomplishing his storied feat during Lou Blaney Memorial competition at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, July 11. The win, Conley’s seventh top-ten finish of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, was worth $7,500.

Although forced to withstand pressure from the likes of Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss and Cory Eliason during the 30-lap contest, Conley would prevail, eventually leading every lap while remaining patient on an ultra-quick and choppy surface that proved relentless for much of the field. In total, eight caution periods were recorded inducing three red flag stoppages, one for fuel on lap 19.

Conley’s campaign at the front of the field commenced right from the drop of the initial green, getting the early jump over fellow front row starter, Brock Zearfoss, as well as Rico Abreu and Gerard McIntyre. It would not take long for the leaders to reach the back of the field, already getting trapped behind slower cars on lap four. A caution on lap five, and again on lap six, would prove to save the day for Conley, negating any chance for a battle in traffic on a narrow groove.

A similar situation would arise on lap 11, and again on lap 18, as cautions would end the potential for a battle among slower cars. Still in command, Conley’s biggest threat occurred after a red flag incident on lap 26, ultimately giving St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason an opportunity to pounce with only five circuits remaining. Fortunately for Conley, a battle between Eliason and Abreu would break out allowing the West Virginian to escape unscathed in clean air.

Eliason would get by Abreu to secure second on the final circuit, followed by Abreu, Tim Shaffer and a hard-charging Danny Dietrich, who advanced 12 spots to finish fifth.

Brock Zearfoss, who was racing in the runner-up spot at the time, was the reason for the red flag stoppage on lap 26, as right-front suspension damage caused the familiar No. 3Z to dig itself in and end up upside-down in turn two; Zearfoss walked away from the incident.

“That was a long race,” Conely said out of breath in Sharon Speedway victory lane, driver of the Ravici Racing No. 3C. “It was hot out there and I was just ready to see the laps wind down. It took us a while, but I’m so happy to win here during the Lou Blaney Memorial. It’s such a special night for my wife’s family. Our little boy’s name is Louie, so this is really cool. To get my first All Star win in front of such an awesome crowd is cool. I was just asking God on those restarts to help me focus because I had some really good guys behind me. I was just trying to hang on for dear life.

“This race car was so good, and it’s the first night out for this car; it’s a brand new car,” Conley continued, who is married to the granddaughter of Lou Blaney, Dave Blaney’s daughter, Emma. “We tore one up last night at Portsmouth, so we had to put together a whole new car. That just goes to show how lucky I am to get to work with Brian Kemenah. This is just unreal. Brian always finds ways to make my job really easy. I really can’t show how appreciative I really am.”

What’s Next:
Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with a second consecutive visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Sunday, July 12, this time for the $6,000-to-win Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops program. For those seeking additional information, please visit Sharon Speedway online at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - July 11, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 44
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 12.826
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Rico Abreu - 12.720
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Dan Kuriger
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Zeb Wise
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Michael Bauer
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cale Conley
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Skylar Gee
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jack Sodeman Jr.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cale Conley
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Dietrich (+12)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3C-Cale Conley, 12.896; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 12.898; 3. 83M-Broc Martin, 12.995; 4. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 13.270; 5. 23p-Darren Pifer, 13.310; 6. 23S-Russ Sansosti, 13.531; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 13.589; 8. 19-Steve Haefke, 13.835; 9. 21j-Jeffrey Neubert, 14.549

Group (B)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.720; 2. 10-Dave Blaney, 12.844; 3. 23-Cole Macedo, 12.941; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.207; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.265; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.390; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.445; 8. 38-Leyton Wagner, 13.501; 9. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.532

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.813; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.945; 3. 11-Zeb Wise, 12.991; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.000; 5. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.066; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.075; 7. 7k-Dan Shetler, 13.096; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.131; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.197

Group (D)
1. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.801; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.893; 3. 70-Sye Lynch, 12.959; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 12.967; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich, 13.044; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.154; 7. 55-Gary Kriess, 13.185; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 13.496; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill, 99.62.5

Group (E)
1. 11B-Carl Bowser, 12.971; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.980; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.132; 4. 46-Michael Bauer, 13.187; 5. 9-Dean Jacobs, 13.244; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 13.323; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 13.390; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.399

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 3. 23P-Darren Pifer [5]; 4. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 5. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [1]; 6. 19-Steve Haefke [8]; 7. 23S-Russ Sansosti [6]; 8. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [9]; 9. 83M-Broc Martin [2]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O8-Dan Kuriger [1]; 2. 10-Dave Blaney [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 23-Cole Macedo [2]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus [9]; 9. 38-Leyton Wagner [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [1]; 6. 7K-Dan Shetler [7]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit [5]; 9. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 3. 5K-Adam Kekich [5]; 4. 70-Sye Lynch [2]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 7. 55-Gary Kriess [7]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [8]; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 46-Michael Bauer [1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs [5]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [7]; 8. 11B-Carl Bowser [4]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 4. 23-Cole Macedo [3]; 5. 10-Dave Blaney [4]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [4]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 2. 7K-Dan Shetler [8]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [17]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [14]; 10. 55-Gary Kriess [12]; 11. 23S-Russ Sansosti [15]; 12. 38-Leyton Wagner [20]; 13. 14H-Jeremy Hill [19]; 14. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 15. 11B-Carl Bowser [2]; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 17. 70M-Henry Malcuit [16]; 18. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [5]; 19. 21J-Jeffrey Neubert [18]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [17]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich [14]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [21]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 11. 7K-Dan Shetler [22]; 12. 70-Sye Lynch [18]; 13. 33-Brent Matus [20]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 15. 11-Zeb Wise [12]; 16. 17-Josh Baughman [24]; 17. 23-Cole Macedo [7]; 18. 87-Aaron Reutzel [15]; 19. 46-Michael Bauer [10]; 20. 4-Cap Henry [23]; 21. 10-Dave Blaney [9]; 22. 9-Dean Jacobs [19]; 23. 23P-Darren Pifer [16]; 24. O8-Dan Kuriger [11] Lap Leaders: Cale Conley (1-30)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 11, 2020):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1122
2. Cale Conley - 1076
3. Paul McMahan - 1056
4. Cory Eliason - 1040
5. Skylar Gee - 994
6. Zeb Wise - 990
7. Josh Baughman - 954
8. Tim Shaffer - 954
9. Greg Wilson - 906
10. Gerard McIntyre - 896

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 11, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3008
2. Cory Eliason - 2874
3. Paul McMahan - 2790
4. Zeb Wise - 2776
5. Skylar Gee - 2626
6. Josh Baughman - 2606
7. Greg Wilson - 2570
8. Brock Zearfoss - 1898
9. Danny Dietrich - 1818
10. Tony Stewart - 1702

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/20): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/20): Kyle Larson (6)
SW: Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/11/20): Cale Conley

 

 

Kyle Larson scores Dean Knittel Memorial payday at Portsmouth Raceway Park

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (July 11, 2020) - ‘Yung Money’ Kyle Larson was certainly ‘money’ on Friday night during the annual Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park, not only scoring his second Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires main event win in four tries, but the Elk Grove, California-native secured $15,554 in the process, simultaneously bumping his 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season win count to six.

Starting from the pole position by way of dash result, Larson was nearly untouchable during the 30-lap contest, escaping to a hefty advantage right from the drop of the green flag. The driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Tarlton and Sons/Lucas Oil/Durst/Finley Farms/No. 57 sprint car reached slower cars by lap five, and although a few near-close calls with lapped traffic may have forced Larson to tap the brake pedal, his momentum never shifted, still placing two to three lapped cars between himself and second-place running Aaron Reutzel.

The main event’s first and only caution, occurring with five laps remaining, did give Reutzel an opportunity to restart on the back bumper of Larson, but it did not matter. The Clute, Texas-native was forced to settle for second, followed by Brock Zearfoss, Shane Stewart, and Cole Duncan.

With all bonuses considered, Kyle Larson collected upwards of $18,000 at Portsmouth, as extra money was awarded for his respective dash victory, as well as his overall fast time during qualifying time trials and for leading lap 15 during the 30-lap feature.

“It doesn’t matter what kind of pace you set, Aaron (Reutzel) seems to find a way to match what you’re doing, so I was trying to go as hard as I could,” Kyle Larson said in Portsmouth victory lane. “It was good to hold on and get another big payday.

“I was hoping we weren’t going to catch traffic again, but we ended up reaching the back anyhow,” Larson said of his restart with five laps remaining. “But what makes these cars fun is that we don’t have mirrors, so it makes you a little nervous of what’s going on behind you. Just another great race car. And thanks to all of you who help out on this car. We certainly couldn’t do it without each and every one of you. And thanks to all of you fans. This place is really neat and I’m glad I got the chance to race here.”

What’s Next:
Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with a two-day stay at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12. The weekend will kick-off with the annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, followed by Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops on Sunday. For those seeking additional information, please visit Sharon Speedway online at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Portsmouth Raceway Park - July 10, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 39
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Cale Conley - 13.519
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 13.646
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Jimmy Stinson
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cory Eliason
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Kyle Larson
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Josh Baughman
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Danny Smith
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Gerard McIntyre (+6)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.691; 2. 12n-Joey Saldana, 13.888; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.896; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.939; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.968; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.154; 7. 4-Cap Henry, 14.253; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.293; 9. 21-Brinton Marvel, 14.331; 10. 5h-Jordan Harble, 14.533

Group (B)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.646; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.698; 3. 11-Zeb Wise, 14.017; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.385; 5. 1B-Keith Baxter, 14.389; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer, 14.439; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.450; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.457; 9. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 14.510; 10. 54-Danny Smith, 14.703

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.223; 2. 17-Josh Baughman, 14.303; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.388; 4. 70-Sye Lynch, 14.527; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.631; 6. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 14.760; 7. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 15.178; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 15.392; 9. 40i-Mark Imler, 15.933; 10. 22D-Josh Davis, 99.500

Group (D)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.380; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.623; 3. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 14.678; 4. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 14.797; 5. 23-Cole Macedo, 15.248; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser, 15.590; 7. 9W-Lance Webb, 15.609; 8. 1-Jamie Myers, 15.989; 9. 15-Mitch Harble, 99.730

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 6. 12N-Joey Saldana [3]; 7. 5H-Jordan Harble [10]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 9. 21-Brinton Marvel [9]; 10. 3C-Cale Conley [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 1B-Keith Baxter [5]; 6. 54-Danny Smith [10]; 7. 15K-Chad Kemenah [9]; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 10. 28-Tim Shaffer [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [6]; 2. 59-Bryan Nuckles [7]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 21N-Frankie Nervo [8]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 7. 22D-Josh Davis [10]; 8. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [9]; 10. 70-Sye Lynch [1]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker [3]; 3. 19R-Jordan Ryan [1]; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer [2]; 5. 23-Cole Macedo [5]; 6. 9W-Lance Webb [7]; 7. 1-Jamie Myers [8]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [3]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [11]; 2. 12N-Joey Saldana [1]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 4. 15K-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 54-Danny Smith [4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [15]; 7. 22D-Josh Davis [9]; 8. 9W-Lance Webb [5]; 9. 22B-Ryan Broughton [12]; 10. 1-Jamie Myers [8]; 11. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 12. 21-Brinton Marvel [14]; 13. 70-Sye Lynch [18]; 14. 5H-Jordan Harble [7]; 15. 40I-Mark Imler [16]; 16. 83X-Nate Reeser [13]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. 71-Shane Stewart [3]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 6. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [5]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 8. 11-Zeb Wise [12]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [13]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 11. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [17]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 14. 19R-Jordan Ryan [14]; 15. 59-Bryan Nuckles [11]; 16. 23-Cole Macedo [19]; 17. O7-Gerard McIntyre [23]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs [15]; 19. 15K-Chad Kemenah [24]; 20. A79-Brandon Wimmer [16]; 21. 21N-Frankie Nervo [20]; 22. 12N-Joey Saldana [22]; 23. 1B-Keith Baxter [18]; 24. 17-Josh Baughman [21]; 25. 70-Sye Lynch [25]; 26. 54-Danny Smith [26] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-30)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 10, 2020):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1008
2. Cale Conley - 926
3. Paul McMahan - 926
4. Cory Eliason - 894
5. Zeb Wise - 870
6. Skylar Gee - 862
7. Josh Baughman -836
8. Greg Wilson - 816
9. Tim Shaffer - 812
10. Stuart Brubaker - 792

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 10, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2894
2. Cory Eliason - 2728
3. Paul McMahan - 2660
4. Zeb Wise - 2656
5. Skylar Gee - 2494
6. Josh Baughman - 2488
7. Greg Wilson - 2480
8. Brock Zearfoss - 1776
9. Tony Stewart - 1702
10. Danny Dietrich - 1678

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)
SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/20): Rico Abreu
SW: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Ohio (7/10/20): Kyle Larson (6)

 

 

Rico Abreu goes wire-to-wire at Muskingum County Speedway for first All Star victory of 2020​

DRESDEN, Ohio (July 9, 2020) - Snapping an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 winless streak that dates back to Atomic Speedway on August 25, 2017, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu demolished the field on Thursday evening at Muskingum County Speedway, eventually leading all 30 circuits from the pole position to score night six of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires.

Abreu, driver of the Rico Abreu/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Abreu Vineyards/Lucas Oil Products/Curb Records/Self Made Racing/Dancer Logistics/No. 24 sprint car, was just shy of perfect during his visit to the Dresden, Ohio, highbanks with his only defeat during the entire program coming in the form of a runner-up performance during his respective heat race. The now eight-time All Star Circuit of Champions feature winner, two of which occurring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, set the fastest qualifying time in his respective group of qualifiers, and won the first of two dashes, ultimately setting up his pole position.

Eventually escaping to a comfortable margin of victory that reached nearly a full straightaway, Abreu did encounter some pressure during the non-stop 30-lap contest, most of which in the form of lapped traffic. Although reaching slower cars by lap seven, it was not until lap 12 when things started to really bunch up in front of the familiar No. 24. The high speed roadblock allowed fellow frontrunners Aaron Reutzel and Shane Stewart to close the lead gap, all within just a few car lengths by lap 15.

Although intense for a moment, the pressure faded just as rapidly as it started, as Abreu was able to patiently navigate slower cars and padd his lead to a pair of lappers by lap 22.

“Patience was keen there when we got to lapped traffic. You got guys like Aaron Reutzel, Shane Stewart, Kyle Larson behind you; you gotta really hustle it,” an elated Rico Abreu said in victory lane. “My car had a really good right rear squeeze to it, so I could carry a lot of momentum to the center of the corner then just kinda back everything up getting off. My guys did a phenomenal job. They worked all night long and made little tweaks every time we got off of the track. It’s all based on communication with them and making sure you’re giving them the right feedback. I feel like we hit all of our steps tonight.

“A big thanks to all of the fans for coming out tonight. It’s a Thursday night, so it’s great to see a healthy crowd. I’m looking forward to racing the rest of the week with the All Stars. It’s a lot of fun getting to race with them.”

Shane Stewart worked his way around Aaron Reutzel to claim second with two laps remaining. Reutzel, the current Ohio Sprint Speedweek points leader, maintained third at the final checkers, followed by Kyle Larson and Josh Baughman.

What’s Next: Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. Home to the Dean Knittel Memorial, the Friday night showstopper will award a $15,554 top prize. To find out more, please visit Muskingum County Speedway online at https://www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com/.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Muskingum Co. Speedway - July 9, 2020: Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Entries: 31 C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 12.945 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise - 13.235 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Aaron Reutzel All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Brent Marks Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cale Conley Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Josh Baughman Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Rico Abreu Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Aaron Reutzel Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Henry Malcuit Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jordan Ryan Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Rico Abreu Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Chad Kemenah (+6)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.235; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.373; 3. 71-Shane Stewart, 13.474; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.489; 5. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.905; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.036; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.105; 8. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 15.090

Group (B) 1. 5-Brent Marks, 13.530; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.786; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.958; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.079; 5. 70-Sye Lynch, 14.126; 6. 40i-Mark Imler, 14.822; 7. 6-Frank Rodgers, 99.340; 8. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 99.430

Group (C) 1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.877; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.951; 3. 12n-Joey Saldana, 14.052; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.121; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.214; 6. 4S-Tyler Street, 14.301; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.654; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 14.683

Group (D) 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.024; 2. 17-Josh Baughman, 14.446; 3. 5h-Jordan Harble, 14.539; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.565; 5. 25-Chris Myers, 14.569; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 14.682; 7. 15-Mitch Harble, 15.152

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 3. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [7]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [8]; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5-Brent Marks [4]; 2. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 5. 15K-Chad Kemenah [8]; 6. 70-Sye Lynch [5]; 7. 40I-Mark Imler [6]; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 12N-Joey Saldana [2]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 4S-Tyler Street [6]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 5H-Jordan Harble [2]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 5. 15-Mitch Harble [7]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [6]; 7. 25-Chris Myers [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [4]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 70M-Henry Malcuit [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 3. 22B-Ryan Broughton [2]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 5. 19R-Jordan Ryan [9]; 6. 70-Sye Lynch [3]; 7. 2L-Landon Lalonde [5]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [10]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [8]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 71-Shane Stewart [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 6. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 7. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 8. 3C-Cale Conley [10]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 11. 12N-Joey Saldana [12]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 13. 28-Tim Shaffer [13]; 14. 15K-Chad Kemenah [20]; 15. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 17. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 18. 4S-Tyler Street [18]; 19. 35-Stuart Brubaker [24]; 20. 3J-Trey Jacobs [16]; 21. 5H-Jordan Harble [15]; 22. 70M-Henry Malcuit [21]; 23. 22B-Ryan Broughton [23]; 24. 15-Mitch Harble [19] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-30)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 9, 2020): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 862 2. Cale Conley - 836 3. Paul McMahan - 798 4. Cory Eliason - 770 5. Zeb Wise - 736 6. Josh Baughman -734 7. Skylar Gee - 730 8. Greg Wilson - 726 9. Tim Shaffer - 722 10. Stuart Brubaker - 656

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 9, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 2748 2. Cory Eliason - 2604 3. Paul McMahan - 2532 4. Zeb Wise - 2522 5. Greg Wilson - 2390 6. Josh Baughman -2386 7. Skylar Gee - 2362 8. Tony Stewart - 1702 9. Danny Dietrich - 1678 10. Brock Zearfoss - 1632

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3) Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4) 81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2) Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3) Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4) Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5) Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6) SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7) SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2) SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5) SW: Muskingum Co. Speedway, Ohio (7/9/20): Rico Abreu

 

Kyle Larson scores Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex

PEEBLES, Ohio (July 8, 2020) - Forced to settle with a hard charging performance at Wayne County Speedway after getting involved in a tangle during his respective heat race, ultimately rallying from 21st to sixth in 30 green flag laps, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson bounced back on Wednesday night at Brushcreek Motorsports Park and leveled the field during night five of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, eventually leading 26 laps to claim a 14th-career Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory worth $5,000.

Lining up sixth on the main event grid, it was apparent from the start that Larson’s pace was unrivaled, utilizing his initial jump to climb three spots before crossing by the flagstand for the first time. By lap three, ‘Yung Money’ was powering by Eliason for second, next setting his aim on Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley. Just two circuits later, Larson was in command, sneaking under Conley’s No. 3C as the pair raced through turns one and two.

From that point forward, it was all Kyle Larson at the top of the charts, easily navigating through traffic before escaping to a near-five second advantage at the end of 30 non-stop laps.

“I watched a little bit of video, but that was it,” said first-time Brushcreek competitor, Kyle Larson, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/Durst/Lucas Oil/No. 57 sprint car. “It was a unique race track, for sure. I don’t think I’ve ever been on a track quite like it.

“My car was really good. I could run where everyone else wasn’t,” Larson continued. “All of the lapped cars were either on the bottom or the top, so I could stay relaxed knowing that I would have a lane open when I got to lapped cars. I started to get a little stressed late in the race. When you’re the leader, you never know where second and third place are. I knew (Reutzel) and (Abreu) would be there somewhere. There were some lappers that showed me their nose on the bottom. You just have to focus on what’s ahead and keep moving forward.”

Rico Abreu made a late charge to finish second at Brushcreek Motorsports Park, followed by two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, Cale Conley, and polesitter, Cory Eliason. Abreu faded as far back as fifth before making the surge to second in the final two circuits.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the second half of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires with a trip to Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio, on Thursday evening, July 9. Those wanting to learn more about the event should visit Muskingum online at www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex - July 8, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 31
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 11.799
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 11.802
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cole Duncan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cale Conley
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Rico Abreu
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Sye Lynch
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cale Conley
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Josh Baughman
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: RJ Jacobs
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.923; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.983; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.061; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.249; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.444; 6. 21-Brinton Marvel, 12.447; 7. G1-Justin Peck, 12.481; 8. 4-Danny Smith, 12.556

Group (B)
1. 5h-Jordan Harble, 12.282; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer, 12.321; 3. 3C-Cale Conley, 12.334; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 12.528; 5. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 12.538; 6. 2-Nathan Skaggs, 12.675; 7. 40i-Mark Imler, 13.297; 8. 22D-Josh Davis, 99.160

Group (C)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 11.802; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.022; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.041; 4. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.163; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 12.174; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.197; 7. 97-Max Stambaugh, 12.444; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers, 14.141

Group (D)
1. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.289; 2. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 12.438; 3. 70-Sye Lynch, 12.511; 4. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 12.616; 5. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 12.628; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.682; 7. 1B-Keith Baxter, 13.168

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [8]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel [6]; 8. G1-Justin Peck [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 2. A79-Brandon Wimmer [1]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 5H-Jordan Harble [4]; 5. 2-Nathan Skaggs [6]; 6. 18J-RJ Jacobs [5]; 7. 40I-Mark Imler [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 6. 97-Max Stambaugh [7]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Sye Lynch [2]; 2. 15K-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 5. 59-Bryan Nuckles [1]; 6. 19R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 7. 1B-Keith Baxter [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 5. 5H-Jordan Harble [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 4. 70-Sye Lynch [2]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 3. 97-Max Stambaugh [2]; 4. 21-Brinton Marvel [6]; 5. 18J-RJ Jacobs [4]; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter [7]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers [10]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [8]; 10. G1-Justin Peck [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 8. 15K-Chad Kemenah [11]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [13]; 10. 22C-Cole Duncan [10]; 11. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [16]; 12. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 13. 70-Sye Lynch [8]; 14. 28-Tim Shaffer [15]; 15. 5H-Jordan Harble [9]; 16. A79-Brandon Wimmer [12]; 17. 35-Stuart Brubaker [17]; 18. O7-Gerard McIntyre [14]; 19. 21-Brinton Marvel [24]; 20. 17-Josh Baughman [21]; 21. 2-Nathan Skaggs [20]; 22. 59-Bryan Nuckles [19]; 23. 4-Danny Smith [18]; 24. 97-Max Stambaugh [23] Lap Leaders: Cale Conley (1-4), Kyle Larson (5-30)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 8, 2020):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 718
2. Cale Conley - 702
3. Paul McMahan - 678
4. Cory Eliason - 638
5. Greg Wilson - 608
6. Skylar Gee - 604
7. Zeb Wise - 600
8. Tim Shaffer - 598
9. Josh Baughman - 594
10. Buddy Kofoid - 544

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 8, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2604
2. Cory Eliason - 2472
3. Paul McMahan - 2412
4. Zeb Wise - 2386
5. Greg Wilson -2272
6. Josh Baughman - 2246
7. Skylar Gee - 2236
8. Tony Stewart - 1702
9. Danny Dietrich - 1678
10. Brock Zearfoss - 1632

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)
SW: Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, Ohio (7/8/2020): Kyle Larson (5)

 

 

Cap Henry claims Duffy Smith Memorial at Wayne County for second win of 2020 Ohio Sprint Speedweek

ORRVILLE, Ohio (July 7, 2020) - Becoming the first repeat winner of 2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry found himself back in the Speedweek limelight on Monday night at Wayne County Speedway, doing so by tracking down race-long leader, Cale Conley, and completing a winning pass with two laps remaining to secure the $6,000-to-win Duffy Smith Memorial.

Now fifth in the Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, Henry opened the nine-race Speedweek campaign with a victory at Attica Raceway Park on Friday evening, July 3.

“When we took the checkered, I didn’t even know we took the checkered. I actually thought a caution came out and I started to get really antsy. Then, when Eric (Walls) came over the radio and said ‘top three to the scale,’ I knew the race was over,” Cap Henry laughed in Wayne County Speedway victory lane, driver of the Brett and Patty Lane-owned/Dragon’s Milk White/Beer Barrel Bourbon/Pro Auto Wraps/FK Rod Ends/No. 4 sprint car. “Man, I can’t thank this team enough. They presented me with an incredible opportunity a few years back and it has been great ever since. I’m happy we’ve been able to come out here and take advantage.”

Utilizing an inside-second row starting position, Henry, now a two-time All Star winner at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval,’ was a contender right from the drop of the green, getting away third after the initial start before taking over second from Zeb Wise on lap eight. At the time, Cale Conley was the race leader, earning the early jump after starting second on the 30-lap grid.

Despite getting the opportunity to show his nose to Conley on several occasions, and having the chance to restart on the tail tank of the Vienna, West Virginia-native twice, once on lap ten and again on lap 13, it was not until lap 27 when Henry was presented with his first, true takeover attempt.

Throwing a slider that did not stick on lap 27, Henry made the next attempt work, this time using slower traffic as a pick to drive underneath Conley at the exit of turn four on lap 28.

“I could see the bottom was starting to come in there, so we moved down and I noticed I was starting to make some gains on Conley,” Cap Henry continued. “Even when we got to traffic there at the end, that groove was still working. It almost looked like Cale (Conely) lost his brakes because he was so committed to the top and wouldn’t come down.”

Cale Conley held on to finish second on Monday evening, followed by Rico Abreu, Jac Haudenschild and Justin Peck. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson charged from 21st to finish sixth earning the evening’s Hercules Tires Hard Charger Award.

What’s Next:
After a previously scheduled rain date of Tuesday, July 7, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires on Wednesday evening, July 8, at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, Ohio. The midweek headliner will award a $5,000 top prize. Those seeking additional information should visit Brushcreek online at www.brushcreekmotorsports.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - July 6, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 40
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 14.287
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Josh Baughman - 14.382
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Trey Jacobs
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cale Conley
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Cap Henry
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Rico Abreu
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Zeb Wise
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Cale Conley
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jordan Harble
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cap Henry
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kyle Larson (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 17-Josh Baughman, 14.331; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.371; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.741; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.877; 5. 23-Cole Macedo, 14.906; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.961; 7. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman, 15.960; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers, 16.429; 9. 1-Nate Dussel, 99.400; 10. 9J-Dean Jacobs, 99.600

Group (B)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 14.382; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 14.544; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.545; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.606; 5. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 14.704; 6. 83M-Broc Martin, 14.878; 7. 70-Sye Lynch, 14.888; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.896; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.916; 10. 15-Mitch Harble, 15.395

Group (C)
1. 11-Zeb Wise, 14.703; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 14.715; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.939; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.946; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.952; 6. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 15.020; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 15.149; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.299; 9. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 15.578; 10. 29-Steve Butler, 15.768

Group (D)
1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.700; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.718; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer, 14.823; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.832; 5. 5x-Justin Peck, 14.923; 6. 38k-Chris Myers, 15.181; 7. 4S-Tyler Street, 15.361; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 15.452; 9. 5h-Jordan Harble, 15.586; 10. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.994

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 5. 23-Cole Macedo [5]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 7. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [7]; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 70-Sye Lynch [7]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 5. 83M-Broc Martin [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs [5]; 8. 15-Mitch Harble [10]; 9. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 10. 57-Kyle Larson [4]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 19R-Jordan Ryan [6]; 5. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit [7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 9. 41-Thomas Schinderle [9]; 10. 29-Steve Butler [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [4]; 4. 5X-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 6. 5H-Jordan Harble [9]; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 8. 16-Danny Mumaw [10]; 9. 4S-Tyler Street [7]; 10. 38K-Chris Myers [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 5. 5H-Jordan Harble [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit [8]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [11]; 10. 22B-Ryan Broughton [9]; 11. 41-Thomas Schinderle [15]; 12. 29-Steve Butler [17]; 13. 14Z-Wyatt Zimmerman [10]; 14. 6-Frank Rodgers [13]; 15. 4S-Tyler Street [14]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [12]; 5. 5X-Justin Peck [16]; 6. 57-Kyle Larson [21]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 9. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [14]; 11. 23-Cole Macedo [20]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [18]; 13. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [10]; 14. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 15. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [23]; 17. 19R-Jordan Ryan [17]; 18. W20-Greg Wilson [15]; 19. 70-Sye Lynch [13]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee [25]; 21. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 22. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [22]; 23. 83M-Broc Martin [19]; 24. 35-Stuart Brubaker [24]; 25. 28-Tim Shaffer [11] Lap Leaders: Cale Conley (1-27), Cap Henry (28-30)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 6, 2020):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 574
2. Cale Conley - 560
3. Buddy Kofoid - 544
4. Paul McMahan - 542
5. Cap Henry - 538
6. Jac Haudenschild - 534
7. Lee Jacobs - 504
8. Cory Eliason - 498
9. Josh Baughman - 484
10. Greg Wilson - 482

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 6, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2460
2. Cory Eliason - 2332
3. Paul McMahan - 2276
4. Zeb Wise - 2254
5. Greg Wilson - 2146
6. Josh Baughman -2136
7. Skylar Gee - 2098
8. Tony Stewart - 1702
9. Danny Dietrich - 1678
10. Brock Zearfoss - 1632

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)
SW: Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2020): Cap Henry (2)

 

Aaron Reutzel scores Speedweek victory during second stop at Fremont Speedway

FREMONT, Ohio (July 5, 2020) - The third try was definitely the charm for Clute, Texas-native Aaron Reutzel, as the two-time and defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titleholder finally cracked into the 2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires win column, doing so with a victory at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, on Sunday evening, July 5.

The win, the second of Reutzel’s career at Fremont, not only secured a $5,000 payday, but it ultimately furthered a Speedweek podium streak that already includes a third-place performance at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, July 3, and a runner-up finish at Fremont on Saturday, July 4.

Lining up third on the main event grid by way of dash result, it did not take long for the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry to find its way to the front, first sneaking by Paul McMahan to secure second after a restart on lap five, then taking command from race leader, Lee Jacobs, on lap 16. From that point forward, Reutzel was unchallenged, sailing ahead to solidify a 32nd All Star Circuit of Champions victory and his seventh of the season.

Nashville’s Paul McMahan chased Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Lee Jacobs, Saturday night winner Buddy Kofoid, and Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley.

“It’s pretty cool to win on a race track like this. The last time we won here, it was rough and heavy which is more my style,” Aaron Reutzel said, who now owns the Ohio Sprint Speedweek points lead. “This is as slick as it gets right here. Anything we had in our notebook, we couldn’t look at. We basically had to think ‘what would non-wing guys do’ because the wing really wasn’t working well.”

Although a contender from the start, a pair of cautions on lap five proved to be a positive momentum changer for Reutzel. Restarting in the third position, Reutzel quickly moved by McMahan to claim second, instantly applying pressure to race leader and Fremont Speedway track record holder, Lee Jacobs. By lap ten, Reutzel was all over Jacobs for the race lead, actually pulling even with the 1881 Racing entry on several occasions before slipping underneath Jacobs on lap 16.

Despite a third yellow flag appearance on lap 19, and a fourth caution on lap 24, Reutzel remained sound at the front of the field, never giving McMahan, who followed Reutzel beyond Jacobs for second on lap 18, an opportunity to capitalize. Even when Reutzel found himself entangled with slower cars during the final circuits, the two-time champ was untouchable, instantly separating himself from McMahan by two lappers.

“I can’t say enough about this Folkens Brothers Trucking, Fischer Body Shop, Dissolvalloy race team right now,” Reutzel continued. “Rough and heavy, slick; we just seem to adapt to anything and it’s pretty cool when you can do stuff like that. I couldn’t be more proud of my guys.”

The caution on lap 24 eventually turned into an open red scenario, which allowed the track’s ambulance to respond to a call in the pit area.

What’s Next:
The first segment of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue on Monday evening, July 6, with a visit to ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ - Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The $6,000-to-win program will conclude a four-race sweep for the All Stars with Ohio Sprint Speedweek continuing on Wednesday evening, July 8, during a visit to Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, Ohio. To learn more, visit Brushcreek online at https://brushcreekmotorsports.com/.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway - July 5, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 39
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Buddy Kofoid - 13.013
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild - 13.240
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Tyler Street
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Lee Jacobs
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Travis Philo
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Paul McMahan
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Lee Jacobs
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+15)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.240; 2. 4-Cap Henry, 13.456; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.496; 4. 4S-Tyler Street, 13.682; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.750; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.865; 7. 15-Mitch Harble, 13.884; 8. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 13.936; 9. 9W-Lance Webb, 14.341; 10. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 14.488

Group (B)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.471; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 13.531; 3. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.667; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.777; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.085; 6. 5-Byron Reed, 14.178; 7. 5h-Jordan Harble, 14.204; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.310; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 14.462; 10. 88N-Frank Neill, 15.082

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.883; 2. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.972; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.003; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.232; 5. O9-Craig Mintz, 14.308; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 14.342; 7. 17-Josh Baughman, 14.382; 8. 23-Cole Macedo, 14.388; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.451; 10. 2-Ricky Peterson, 14.758

Group (D)
1. 1-Nate Dussel, 14.208; 2. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 14.259; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 14.496; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.504; 5. 2+-Brian Smith, 14.776; 6. 16-DJ Foos, 14.834; 7. 5x-Justin Peck, 14.891; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.122; 9. 6-Frank Rodgers, 15.710

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4S-Tyler Street [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [8]; 8. 15-Mitch Harble [7]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [10]; 10. 9W-Lance Webb [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 5-Byron Reed [6]; 6. 5H-Jordan Harble [7]; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 8. 88N-Frank Neill [10]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 5. O9-Craig Mintz [5]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 7. 23-Cole Macedo [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 9. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 10. 2-Ricky Peterson [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 2+-Brian Smith [5]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel [4]; 4. 15K-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]; 6. 5X-Justin Peck [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 9. 6-Frank Rodgers [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 4S-Tyler Street [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5X-Justin Peck [4]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 4. 5H-Jordan Harble [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 6. 19R-Jordan Ryan [5]; 7. 16-DJ Foos [11]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 9. 23-Cole Macedo [7]; 10. 17-Josh Baughman [14]; 11. 2-Ricky Peterson [19]; 12. 21N-Frankie Nervo [15]; 13. 22B-Ryan Broughton [6]; 14. 2L-Landon Lalonde [18]; 15. 88N-Frank Neill [12]; 16. 6-Frank Rodgers [16]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [13]; 18. 15-Mitch Harble [9]; 19. 9W-Lance Webb [17]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 4. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [11]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [5]; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer [8]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [9]; 9. 2+-Brian Smith [13]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [25]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [20]; 13. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 14. 5X-Justin Peck [21]; 15. 5-Byron Reed [18]; 16. 99-Skylar Gee [22]; 17. 11-Zeb Wise [14]; 18. 5H-Jordan Harble [24]; 19. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 20. O9-Craig Mintz [19]; 21. 4S-Tyler Street [10]; 22. 17-Josh Baughman [26]; 23. 22C-Cole Duncan [23]; 24. 35-Stuart Brubaker [17]; 25. 15K-Chad Kemenah [15]; 26. 3J-Trey Jacobs [16] Lap Leaders: Paul McMahan (1), Lee Jacobs (2-15), Aaron Reutzel (16-35)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 5, 2020):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 440
2. Buddy Kofoid - 438
3. Paul McMahan - 416
4. Cale Conley - 414
5. Jac Haudenschild - 392
6. Cap Henry - 388
7. Lee Jacobs - 382
8. Skylar Gee - 376
9. Tim Shaffer - 374
10. Greg Wilson - 368

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 5, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2326
2. Cory Eliason - 2196
3. Paul McMahan - 2150
4. Zeb Wise - 2134
5. Greg Wilson - 2032
6. Josh Baughman - 2004
7. Skylar Gee - 1988
8. Tony Stewart - 1702
9. Danny Dietrich - 1678
10. Brock Zearfoss - 1632

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (7)

 

 

 

 

Buddy Kofoid earns July 4th Speedweek victory over All Stars at Fremont Speedway

FREMONT, Ohio (July 4, 2020) - Forced to settle for second after getting overtaken with five laps remaining one night prior at Attica Raceway Park, Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid redeemed himself in a big way during night two of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, eventually leading all 35 circuits to score a second-ever Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory in front of a packed house at Fremont Speedway.

Starting from the pole position by way of dash victory, Kofoid’s campaign at the front of the field was relatively uncontested, with his only real challenges in the form of restarts, three in total, and a long altercation with lapped traffic.

Although a sure-fire favorite in any All Star main event, two-time and defending Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, was unable to apply any pressure on Kofoid after attaining the second spot on lap 15. Reutzel would drive home second, followed by Cole Duncan, Greg Wilson, and the evening’s fast qualifier, Josh Baughman.

“Yea, shit, I don’t know what to say,” Buddy Kofoid said in Fremont Speedway victory lane, driver of the Ed Neumeister-owned/Gill Construction/Linder’s Speed Equipment/No. 11N sprint car. “Last year if the track was like this, we would have been a podium or a top-five car. The guys have really picked it up and we got our car so good on slick tracks like this. Even at Attica last night, we were so good. I can’t thank Ed Neumeister and everyone enough for what they do for me. They let me come out and have some fun. This is only my third sprint car race this year, so to have a first and a second with the All Stars is pretty damn cool.”

Despite a pair of red flag stoppages on lap five resulting in an early fuel stop, as well as an additional caution on lap 15, it was smooth sailing for Kofoid at the front of the field, and with the first-half cautions negating any chances for traffic, it was not until lap 23 when the frontrunners reached slower cars for the first time.

By lap 27, traffic intensified, now stacked-up two and three wide in front of Kofoid and second-place running Aaron Reutzel. In a desperate attempt to navigate by a potential roadblock, Kofoid drove high through turns three and four and passed two lappers at once, clearing the pair just before completing lap 28. The move essentially sealed the deal for Kofoid, opening up to a near-straightaway advantage by the 35th and final circuit.

“We had some lapped cars there at the end that kinda made things a little interesting, but I was able to get them,” Kofoid continued. “I knew once we had some cars behind us, I figured it would maybe take some time for the guys behind me to get them.

“I have to leave after Monday to go run the (Keith Kunz Motorsports) midget, so hopefully some of you guys will watch the midget race, too!”

The $5,000 All Star triumph was Kofoid’s first at Fremont Speedway, with his first-ever All Star victory taking shape at Wayne County Speedway during the 2019 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

What’s Next:
The 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue on Sunday evening, July 5, with a second consecutive visit to Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. For those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Fremont Speedway, please visit online at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway - July 4, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 40
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 13.110
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Josh Baughman - 12.841
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cale Conley
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tim Shaffer
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Greg Wilson
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Cole Duncan
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Josh Baughman
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Trey Jacobs
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Nate Dussel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Buddy Kofoid
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cap Henry (+10)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.179; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 13.209; 3. 5-Byron Reed, 13.247; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.256; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.302; 6. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 13.331; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.391; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.520; 9. 15-Mitch Harble, 13.536; 10. 2+-Brian Smith, 13.627

Group (B)
1. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.841; 2. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.104; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.473; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.493; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.502; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.560; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.646; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 13.720; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.783; 10. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.992

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.329; 2. 77I-John Ivy, 13.541; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.614; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.714; 5. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.904; 6. 23-Cole Macedo, 13.909; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 14.025; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.037; 9. 5h-Jordan Harble, 14.242; 10. 4S-Tyler Street, 14.282

Group (D)
1. 5K-Adam Kekich, 13.436; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.541; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.557; 4. 70-Sye Lynch, 13.720; 5. 5x-Justin Peck, 13.735; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.801; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.847; 8. 9j-Dean Jacobs, 14.051; 9. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.062; 10. 6-Frank Rodgers, 14.638

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 3. 5-Byron Reed [2]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 5. 19R-Jordan Ryan [6]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 2+-Brian Smith [10]; 9. 15-Mitch Harble [9]; 10. 22B-Ryan Broughton [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 28-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [10]; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 15K-Chad Kemenah [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 77I-John Ivy [3]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]; 8. 4S-Tyler Street [10]; 9. 23-Cole Macedo [6]; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [9]; 2. 5K-Adam Kekich [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 6. 9J-Dean Jacobs [8]; 7. 5X-Justin Peck [5]; 8. 6-Frank Rodgers [10]; 9. 70-Sye Lynch [1]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 28-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 5K-Adam Kekich [4]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 5. 11-Zeb Wise [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 4. 9J-Dean Jacobs [5]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [4]; 6. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [18]; 7. 5T-Travis Philo [10]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 9. 2+-Brian Smith [11]; 10. 35-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 11. 5X-Justin Peck [8]; 12. 15-Mitch Harble [14]; 13. 21N-Frankie Nervo [17]; 14. 2L-Landon Lalonde [19]; 15. 4S-Tyler Street [12]; 16. 6-Frank Rodgers [13]; 17. 22B-Ryan Broughton [2]; 18. 23-Cole Macedo [16]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [11]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 8. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 9. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 10. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 11. 5-Byron Reed [13]; 12. 4-Cap Henry [22]; 13. 15K-Chad Kemenah [15]; 14. 3J-Trey Jacobs [21]; 15. 26-Cory Eliason [16]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 17. 19R-Jordan Ryan [18]; 18. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 19. 8M-TJ Michael [23]; 20. 9J-Dean Jacobs [24]; 21. 81-Lee Jacobs [20]; 22. 11-Zeb Wise [10]; 23. 16-DJ Foos [12]; 24. 77I-John Ivy [19] Lap Leaders: Buddy Kofoid (1-35)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 4, 2020):
1. Buddy Kofoid - 296
2. Aaron Reutzel - 290
3. Greg Wilson - 278
4. Cap Henry - 276
5. Cale Conley - 274
6. Paul McMahan - 270
7. Jac Haudenschild - 268
8. Josh Baughman - 262
9. Skylar Gee - 258
10. Lee Jacobs - 238

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 4, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2176
2. Cory Eliason - 2068
3. Zeb Wise - 2018
4. Paul McMahan - 2004
5. Greg Wilson - 1902
6. Josh Baughman - 1898
7. Skylar Gee - 1870
8. Tony Stewart - 1702
9. Danny Dietrich - 1678
10. Brock Zearfoss - 1632

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)
SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry
SW: Fremont Speedway, Ohio (7/4/2020): Buddy Kofoid

 

 

Cap Henry earns second-ever All Star victory in Ohio Sprint Speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (July 3, 2020) - For the second time in his career, and for the first time at Attica Raceway Park, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so over a stout contingent of 46 entries during night one of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires.

Impressive, nonetheless, Henry’s route to Attica Raceway Park victory lane commenced from the third row, forced to work his way to the front twice while fending off former All Star winner and California standout, Buddy Kofoid, as well as two-time All Star champion and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel. Henry’s second and final takeover occurred on lap 35, using the last inch of Attica’s bottom groove to sneak under Kofoid as the pair battled off of turn four.

Kofoid chased Henry to the final checkers, followed by Reutzel, Cale Thomas and Cale Conley.

“Brett and Patty Lane gave me a great opportunity here and we continue to make the most of it. Zack (Meyers) came on board last year and this is incredible,” Cap Henry said, driver of the Brett and Patty Lane-owned/Dragon’s Milk White/Beer Barrel Bourbon/Pro Auto Wraps/FK Rod Ends/No. 4 sprint car. “I’ve come so close to winning one of these speedweek races here and to finally knock one off is so cool.”

Starting from the fifth position, Henry’s initial jump proved to be beneficial, using momentum to slip his way into third before the completion of lap one. Aaron Reutzel, fresh off of a win at Volunteer Speedway, led the field from the outside-pole.

By the end of lap three, Henry had powered by Kofoid to take control of second, now setting his aim on the defending All Star champion. Inching closer and closer as the laps clicked down, Henry was in position to take the lead for the first time on lap 12, eventually cruising by Reutzel on the bottom just as the leaders were approaching slower traffic. Kofoid mimicked Henry’s move and also powered by Reutzel to take second on lap 15.

The 40-lap main event’s first and only caution appeared on lap 21 ultimately setting up a single-file restart. A better launch for Kofoid proved to be a benefactor for the Penngrove, California-native, using the top of turns one and two to slingshot around Henry before pinching off the No. 4 in turn three.

Although Kofoid was able to maintain composure and keep command, Henry never lost sight of the Ed Neumeister-owned entry and kept himself within striking distance. By lap 35, Henry was ready to pounce again, this time squeezing by Kofoid on the bottom of turn four.

Despite one last encounter with traffic, Henry held tough, driving away to a $5,000 payday.

“Once Buddy (Kofoid) got back by me, I just needed to settle down and get back into my rhythm,” Henry continued. “I kept trying to get lower and lower, all while avoiding the infield tires. I just had to be patient. Lucky for me, our car was great on those long runs. We ended up getting back to him just in time.

“I really wasn’t sure what to do for that restart. I heard (Kofoid) and then I saw him, then I knew I was in trouble. I just had to get settled down and rely on my car on those long runs.”

What’s Next: The 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires will continue on Independence Day - Saturday, July 4 - at the legendary Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. The northwest Ohio facility will host two rounds of Speedweek with the second taking shape the following evening, Sunday, July 5. Each round will award $5,000 paydays. For those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Fremont Speedway, please visit online at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - July 3, 2020: Event: Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Entries: 46 C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Cale Thomas - 12.808 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Buddy Kofoid - 12.696 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Paul McMahan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cale Thomas Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Jac Haudenschild Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Craig Mintz Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Cap Henry Computer Man C-Main Winner: Brinton Marvel Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Buddy Kofoid Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Dash #2 Winner: Aaron Reutzel Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: DJ Foos Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Sye Lynch Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cap Henry Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+16)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 12.696; 2. 11-Zeb Wise, 12.894; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.987; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.043; 5. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.104; 6. 70-Sye Lynch, 13.113; 7. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.135; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.351; 9. 27Z-Zane DeVault, 13.365; 10. 9W-Lance Webb, 14.394

Group (B) 1. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.224; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.235; 3. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.263; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.266; 5. 23-Cole Macedo, 13.280; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.280; 7. 14-Chris Andrews, 13.343; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 14.335; 9. 5J-Jake Hesson, 15.718

Group (C) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.860; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.168; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.271; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.401; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 13.559; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.631; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel, 13.718; 8. 97-Max Stambaugh, 13.887; 9. 77I-John Ivy, 13.954

Group (D) 1. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.192; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.565; 3. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.739; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.938; 5. 9J-Dean Jacobs, 14.281; 6. 4S-Tyler Street, 14.302; 7. 5-Byron Reed, 14.330; 8. 19R-Jordan Ryan, 14.364; 9. 88N-Frank Niell, 15.071

Group (E) 1. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.841; 2. 16-DJ Foos, 13.937; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 13.954; 4. 83M-Broc Martin, 14.460; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.505; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 14.531; 7. 41-Thomas Schinderle, 14.640; 8. 15-Mitch Harble, 14.656; 9. 7-Dylan Kingan, 15.288

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 4. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [5]; 6. 15K-Chad Kemenah [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 70-Sye Lynch [6]; 9. 9W-Lance Webb [10]; 10. 27Z-Zane DeVault [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 91-Cale Thomas [4]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 68G-Tyler Gunn [6]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [3]; 6. 14-Chris Andrews [7]; 7. 23-Cole Macedo [5]; 8. 5J-Jake Hesson [9]; 9. 2L-Landon Lalonde [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 7. 77I-John Ivy [9]; 8. 21-Brinton Marvel [7]; 9. 97-Max Stambaugh [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 9J-Dean Jacobs [5]; 6. 5-Byron Reed [7]; 7. 19R-Jordan Ryan [8]; 8. 88N-Frank Niell [9]; 9. 4S-Tyler Street [6]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 83M-Broc Martin [1]; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [5]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 6. 41-Thomas Schinderle [7]; 7. 15-Mitch Harble [8]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 9. 7-Dylan Kingan [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 6. O9-Craig Mintz [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [6]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 21-Brinton Marvel [1]; 2. 5J-Jake Hesson [4]; 3. 2L-Landon Lalonde [7]; 4. 21N-Frankie Nervo [2]; 5. 97-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 9W-Lance Webb [8]; 7. 7-Dylan Kingan [9]; 8. 88N-Frank Niell [3]; 9. 4S-Tyler Street [6]; 10. 27Z-Zane DeVault [10]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [1]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 4. 9J-Dean Jacobs [6]; 5. 70-Sye Lynch [2]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [3]; 7. 5-Byron Reed [10]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [13]; 9. 14-Chris Andrews [8]; 10. 23-Cole Macedo [12]; 11. 19R-Jordan Ryan [15]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo [9]; 13. 15-Mitch Harble [16]; 14. 21-Brinton Marvel [17]; 15. 5J-Jake Hesson [18]; 16. 77I-John Ivy [14]; 17. 15K-Chad Kemenah [7]; 18. 41-Thomas Schinderle [11]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 4. 91-Cale Thomas [6]; 5. 3C-Cale Conley [9]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [23]; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker [12]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 11. O9-Craig Mintz [11]; 12. 11-Zeb Wise [8]; 13. 16-DJ Foos [21]; 14. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 16. 9J-Dean Jacobs [24]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [17]; 18. 26-Cory Eliason [19]; 19. 68G-Tyler Gunn [16]; 20. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [18]; 21. 28-Tim Shaffer [15]; 22. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [20]; 23. 1-Nate Dussel [22]; 24. 83M-Broc Martin [14] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-11), Cap Henry (12-20), Buddy Kofoid (21-34), Cap Henry (35-40)

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Standings: (As of July 3, 2020): 1. Cap Henry - 150 2. Buddy Kofoid - 146 3. Aaron Reutzel - 144 4. Cale Thomas - 142 5. Cale Conley - 140 6. Paul McMahan - 138 7. Greg Wilson - 136 8. Stuart Brubaker - 134 9. Jac Haudenschild - 132 10. Lee Jacobs - 130

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of July 3, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 2030 2. Cory Eliason - 1948 3. Zeb Wise - 1912 4. Paul McMahan - 1872 5. Greg Wilson - 1760 6. Josh Baughman - 1758 7. Skylar Gee - 1732 8. Tony Stewart - 1702 9. Danny Dietrich - 1678 10. Brock Zearfoss - 1632

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3) Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4) 81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2) Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3) Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4) Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5) Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6) SW: Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (7/3/2020): Cap Henry

 

 

Port Royal’s Bob Weikert Memorial featuring All Stars set for July 18-19; Williams Grove’s Hinnershitz opens weekend on July 17

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 2, 2020) - Originally scheduled to be headlined during Memorial Day weekend, Port Royal Speedway’s Bob Weikert Memorial found a new home on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule and will now be featured on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19. An unofficial precursor to the upcoming two-day Tuscarora 50 in mid-September, the 2020 Bob Weikert Memorial will award a pair of $10,000 top prizes.

Adding an extra kick to their visit to the Keystone State, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will launch the mid-July weekend with a visit to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg on Friday evening, July 17. Honoring the ‘Flying Farmer’ Tommy Hinnershitz, the Friday night showcase will award a $5,000 payday, also featuring the 358 sprint cars on the evening card. In addition, the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial will be a Hoosier Diamond Series event for the 410 sprint cars.

The All Star Circuit of Champions and Pennsylvania Posse battled at the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace’ once already in 2020 with Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri earning the $6,000 payday. Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson, the 2020 USAC Indiana Midget Week champion, drove home second to Macri, followed by Danny Dietrich, Aaron Reutzel and Brent Marks.

The Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial will feature the All Stars at Williams Grove Speedway for the first time in 2020.

The Bob Weikert Memorial and Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial weekend will pad an impressive July slate for the traveling All Stars, all of which kicking-off with the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires. The Speedweek schedule, activating, officially, on Friday evening, July 3, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, features nine events at seven Ohio facilities, all conducted over a ten-day span. Each event on the Speedweek campaign will award no less than $5,000 highlighted with the Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park worth $15,554 to the winner.

Gate times and ticket prices for the Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway will be available in the coming days. Fans interested should stay alert online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Those wanting to learn more about the upcoming Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway can do so by visiting Williams Grove online at www.williamsgrove.com.

For those who can not make the journey to Pennsylvania, or Ohio for Ohio Sprint Speedweek, FloRacing, the official media partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will be on hand to capture live action.

Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 27, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1886
2. Cory Eliason - 1834
3. Zeb Wise - 1786
4. Paul McMahan - 1734
5. Tony Stewart - 1702
6. Danny Dietrich - 1678
7. Josh Baughman - 1636
8. Brock Zearfoss - 1632
9. Greg Wilson - 1624
10. Skylar Gee - 1612

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

All Stars to visit Wisconsin and Iowa on July 30-August 1; Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race to kick-off weekend at Plymouth Dirt Track

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 29, 2020) - Although a slight shuffle in destinations from the original weekend agenda, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will invade areas within Wisconsin and Iowa during the final days of July and the first weekend of August, setting aim on three tracks over a three-day time lapse, all of which kicking-off with the highly sought after Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 30. Originally scheduled for late-May, the second-ever Rayce Rudeen Foundation event will award a $26,000 top prize; the second-largest paying program on the 2020 All Star schedule.

Trekking southwest into the Hawkeye State, the weekend will continue with a visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, July 31. Originally slated to take the Sunday, August 2, slot during the All Star invasion of Iowa, but now replacing Jackson Motorplex’s original date, 34 Raceway’s visit will feature the All Star Circuit of Champions for only the fifth time in Series history, most recently on July 28, 2019, for the inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race that awarded a $26,000 payday. Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, was the victor.

Needing no formal introduction, the three-race sweep will conclude with a visit to the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, August 1 for Weiler Night with the Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. Teams represented will battle on the world-famous half-mile for a $5,000 top prize. Fresno, California’s Gio Scelzi scored the 2019 Knoxville Raceway victory featuring Tony Stewart’s All Stars, topping a field of 48 entries for a first-ever Series win.

With the intent to build a four-race weekend through the Midwest, All Star Circuit of Champions officials are working hard to find a destination for Sunday, August 2. Details regarding an added event will be shared when they become available. A visit to Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, may be an option for Sunday.

For those who can not make the journey to Wisconsin and Iowa, FloRacing, the official media partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will be on hand to capture all of the action live. Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 27, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1886
2. Cory Eliason - 1834
3. Zeb Wise - 1786
4. Paul McMahan - 1734
5. Tony Stewart - 1702
6. Danny Dietrich - 1678
7. Josh Baughman - 1636
8. Brock Zearfoss - 1632
9. Greg Wilson - 1624
10. Skylar Gee - 1612

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)

 

 

Impending forecast forces All Stars to cancel Sunday appearance at Volunteer Speedway

BULLS GAP, Tenn. (June 28, 2020) - Due to high percentages of precipitation throughout much of the day on Sunday, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Volunteer Speedway officials have decided to cancel Sunday’s portion of the Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee. Advance ticket holders will be refunded automatically.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition at Attica Raceway Park on Friday evening, July 3, for round one of the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 27, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1886
2. Cory Eliason - 1834
3. Zeb Wise - 1786
4. Paul McMahan - 1734
5. Tony Stewart - 1702
6. Danny Dietrich - 1678
7. Josh Baughman - 1636
8. Brock Zearfoss - 1632
9. Greg Wilson - 1624
10. Skylar Gee - 1612

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)


 

Aaron Reutzel tracks down Cory Eliason to score Volunteer Speedway victory

BULLS GAP, Tenn. (June 27, 2020) - It took fifth-starting Aaron Reutzel 23 circuits to track down Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship rival Cory Eliason, but once the Clute, Texas-native secured the top spot on lap 24, the Texas Sprint Car Nationals main event on the highbanks of Volunteer Speedway was as good as complete. Although forced to endure a green-white-checkered finish, Reutzel’s dominance was clear, eventually escaping to a two-second advantage in just two trips around the speedway.

A sweet ending to a bitter night for the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports team, Reutzel was forced to change motors after his respective hot lap session, only to be caught-up in an incident during the evening’s dash. The familiar No. 87 did restart the dash, but had to settle with a fifth-place result.

The $5,000 triumph, a first-ever for Reutzel at Volunteer and a first-ever as a full-time All Star in the state of Tennessee, bumped Reutzel’s 2020 win tally to six during All Star Circuit of Champions competition, continuing his chase toward a third consecutive Series title.

Eliason, who led the first 23 laps before losing the top spot to Reutzel, held on to finish second at Volunteer on Saturday night, followed by Nashville’s Paul McMahan and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart.

“Everyone always talks about how good their team is, but I have the best team in the pit area. This was definitely a tough night,” Aaron Reutzel boasted in Volunteer Speedway victory lane, backed by Folkens Brothers Trucking, Fischer Body Shop, Ti22, and Hollywood Blasting. “We had to do so much tonight, but they never gave up and continued to work hard no matter what was thrown at them. They proved why we won the championship the last two years. My team won this race tonight.”

Utilizing the outside-front row starting spot, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason jumped to the early advantage, quickly driving away from Paul McMahan, Sye Lynch and Tony Stewart. In fact, Eliason’s only challenge during the first 15 laps of the 30-lap contest was in the form of lapped traffic, which came into play for the first time on lap nine. At the time, Reutzel was battling in the fifth position, eventually earning a spot over Stewart to claim fourth on lap 13. Two circuits later, Reutzel was on the move again, this time working by the Pete Grove-owned entry occupied by Sye Lynch.

Working the very topside of turns one and two, and sneaking through the middle and very bottom of turns three and four, Reutzel powered his way around McMahan to take second on lap 20, this time using a slide job between turns one and two to secure the position.

Despite Eliason’s attempt to escape in traffic, Reutzel’s momentum was too powerful to overcome, as the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry cut the near-straightaway lead to less than a car length by lap 22. One circuit later, Reutzel made his first bid for the lead, and although the slider did not stick, a slider the following lap would, driving by Eliason at the exit of turn two on lap 24.

The main event’s first and only caution appeared on lap 29 forcing the aforementioned green-white-checkered finish.

“You could only drive into the corner so hard above the cushion because you would just slide to the fence,” Reutzel continued. “There was only one piece of moisture in that whole corner and that was right along the bottom. When I went in and turned down, I could get a good run down the front stretch. I just kept digging at it and digging at it and I was able to make up some time on people. We were able to track down (Eliason) without a caution and that’s just a statement of how good we were.”

“We were good in one and two, but we struggled in three and four. That’s where Aaron (Reutzel) beat us,” Cory Eliason said, driver of Rudeen Racing No. 26. “He was able to carry momentum a lot better than I could. We are getting a lot closer to where we need to be. This kinda happened to me in Australia where I finished on the podium twelve or so times in a row before I finally won one. Sometimes finishing second can get frustrating. Hats off to my team. We were fast all night.”

As an added bonus for Reutzel, his feature performance also secured the evening’s Hercules Tires Hard Charger Award.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their weekend in the Volunteer State with a second consecutive appearance at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, on Sunday, June 28. The Texas Sprint Car Nationals finale will award a $5,000 top prize.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volunteer Speedway- June 27, 2020:
Event: Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals
Entries: 17
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 11.265
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cory Eliason - 11.176
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Aaron Reutzel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Sye Lynch
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brinton Marvel
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Paul McMahan
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Aaron Reutzel (+4)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.176; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.440; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.469; 4. 11-Zeb Wise, 11.482; 5. 19-Paige Polyak, 11.497; 6. 22-Cole Duncan, 11.539; 7. 17-Josh Baughman, 11.600; 8. 70-Sye Lynch, 11.630; 9. 21-Brinton Marvel, 11.653; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.722; 11. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.773; 12. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.893; 13. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.928; 14. 1st-Steve Surniak, 11.984; 15. 23-Lance Moss, 99.100; 16. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 99.200; 17. iO7-Mark Coldren, 99.300

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [6]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 70-Sye Lynch [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 19-Paige Polyak [3]; 5. 1ST-Steve Surniak [5]; 6. iO7-Mark Coldren [6]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 21-Brinton Marvel [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan [3]; 5. 23-Lance Moss [5]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 4. 70-Sye Lynch [5]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel [3]; 8. 19-Paige Polyak [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 70-Sye Lynch [4]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [8]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 9. 1ST-Steve Surniak [13]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 11. 22-Cole Duncan [11]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee [12]; 13. 21-Brinton Marvel [7]; 14. IO7-Mark Coldren [15]; 15. 23-Lance Moss [14]; 16. 22B-Ryan Broughton [16]; 17. 19-Paige Polyak [17] Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-23), Aaron Reutzel (24-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 27, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1886
2. Cory Eliason - 1834
3. Zeb Wise - 1786
4. Paul McMahan - 1734
5. Tony Stewart - 1702
6. Danny Dietrich - 1678
7. Josh Baughman - 1636
8. Brock Zearfoss - 1632
9. Greg Wilson - 1624
10. Skylar Gee - 1612

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri
Volunteer Speedway, Tenn. (6/27/2020): Aaron Reutzel (6)

 

Anthony Macri outruns field in Port Royal’s Keith Kauffman Classic for first-ever All Star victory

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (June 24, 2020) - For the first time in his young career, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so, in unbelievable form, during Port Royal Speedway’s annual Keith Kauffman Classic on Wednesday, June 24. The victory, earning Macri $6,000 in the process, was accomplished in flawless fashion, eventually outrunning the entire field, including a late-charging Kyle Larson, by just under four seconds.

Macri started from the pole position and led every circuit of the 30-lap main event, navigating through waves of intense traffic with ease, and in certain periods, separated himself from the field by upwards of four lapped cars.

“I don’t even know what to say,” Anthony Macri said in victory lane, driver of the Macri Concrete/J&S Fabrication/No. 39M sprint car. “We threw some stuff at (the car) for the dash and we weren’t even sure it was going to work, but clearly it showed that it worked in the dash. So all we did was add some fuel and let her eat in the feature.”

Although imposing no threat on Macri, Kyle Larson, Danny Dietrich, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, and Brock Zearfoss all battled within the top-five over the course of the Keith Kauffman contest, swapping positions on several occasions. It was not until a caution on lap 22, brought out for a slowing Zearfoss, that allowed a few of the teams to find their true finishing potential. In fact, the ensuing restart propelled Larson from fourth to second, banging the boards on the top edge of the speedway to drive around Dietrich and Reutzel on laps 24 and 25, respectively.

A final lap maneuver by Dietrich to get around Reutzel allowed the Gettysburg-native to claim third at the line, followed by Reutzel and Brent Marks.

The All Star triumph included, Macri has now won three-in-a-row at the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace.’

“My team has given me a great car over the last few weeks. I could put the car wherever I wanted,” Macri continued, who earned his pole position by way of dash victory; he started fifth. “I know the fast lane is normally the top of turns one and two, and it normally cleans off in turns three and four on the bottom. After about 15 laps, I pretty much killed my tires. I was actually on defensive mode for a little while just hoping they weren’t going to blow by me. I was trying to push hard through traffic, but I was happy to see the yellows just so I could have some clean air. I knew I could drive the car as hard as I could.

“The month we spent out on the road this year really changed me as a driver. I came back here and I’m ready to win.”

What’s Next:
Diving deep into the heart of Dixie, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2020 championship campaign with a doubleheader on the highbanks of Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. Dubbed the Food City presents the Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals, the Bulls Gap invasion will feature back-to-back $5,000-to-win main events, also awarding points toward the season-ending championship purse.

Although the Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals visit will be a first during Tony Stewart’s tenure as owner of the All Stars, it is certainly not the first stop in Series history, most recently invading the northern Tennessee facility on March 19-20, 2010, with Joey Saldana and Jason Meyers each earning feature wins.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - June 24, 2020:
Event: Keith Kauffman Classic
Entries: 35
C&R Racing Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 17.789
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brock Zearfoss - 16.531
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Mike Wagner
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: TJ Stutts
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brent Marks
Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tyler Reeser
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash #1 Winner: Anthony Macri
Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Tony Stewart
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jared Esh
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Anthony Macri
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Dylan Cisney (+9)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.531; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.815; 3. 11-Zeb Wise, 16.951; 4. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.967; 5. 5c-Dylan Cisney, 17.012; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.117; 7. 33-Jared Esh, 17.256; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.283; 9. 70-Sye Lynch, 18.168

Group (B)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.773; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.875; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.888; 4. 2-AJ Flick, 16.990; 5. 91-Tony Fiore, 17.100; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.168; 7. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 17.495; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach, 17.664; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 18.395

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.632; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.680; 3. 5-Brent Marks, 16.777; 4. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.871; 5. 20-Ryan Taylor, 17.252; 6. 39-Cale Thomas, 17.305; 7. 98-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.371; 8. 57J-Jeff MIller, 17.417; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.622

Group (D)
1. 17-Josh Baughman, 16.628; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.680; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.822; 4. 35-Tyler Reeser, 17.165; 5. 24w-Lucas Wolfe, 17.271; 6. 12B-Robert Ballou, 17.331; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.362; 8. 25-Tyler Bear, 17.397

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 5C-Dylan Cisney [5]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 6. 33-Jared Esh [7]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 9. 70-Sye Lynch [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [1]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [6]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [8]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 7. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [7]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 9. 91-Tony Fiore [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 5-Brent Marks [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 5. 39-Cale Thomas [6]; 6. 20-Ryan Taylor [5]; 7. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman [9]; 9. 57J-Jeff MIller [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 35-Tyler Reeser [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 7. 25-Tyler Bear [8]; 8. 12B-Robert Ballou [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 55-Mike Wagner [3]; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 3. 5-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 35-Tyler Reeser [4]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 91-Tony Fiore [2]; 3. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [7]; 4. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 5. 33-Jared Esh [4]; 6. 25-Tyler Bear [8]; 7. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [13]; 9. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [9]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 11. 57J-Jeff MIller [14]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 13. 12B-Robert Ballou [11]; 14. 70-Sye Lynch [15]; 15. 47K-Kody Lehman [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [6]; 6. 55-Mike Wagner [7]; 7. 5C-Dylan Cisney [16]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 9. 11T-TJ Stutts [9]; 10. 51-Freddie Rahmer [17]; 11. 35-Tyler Reeser [8]; 12. 1-Logan Wagner [15]; 13. 11-Zeb Wise [13]; 14. 17-Josh Baughman [10]; 15. 39-Cale Thomas [18]; 16. 14-Tony Stewart [21]; 17. 12-Blane Heimbach [20]; 18. 2-AJ Flick [14]; 19. 98-Kyle Reinhardt [23]; 20. 20-Ryan Taylor [24]; 21. 13-Paul McMahan [25]; 22. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 23. 24-Rico Abreu [12]; 24. 91-Tony Fiore [22]; 25. 25-Tyler Bear [27]; 26. 57J-Jeff MIller [28]; 27. O7-Gerard McIntyre [19]; 28. 70-Sye Lynch [26] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 24, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1736
2. Cory Eliason - 1688
3. Danny Dietrich - 1678
4. Zeb Wise - 1648
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1632
6. Paul McMahan - 1590
7. Tony Stewart - 1560
8. Josh Baughman - 1500
9. Greg Wilson - 1494
10. Skylar Gee - 1486

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (6/24/2020): Anthony Macri

 

 

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires commences July 3 at Attica Raceway Park

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 22, 2020) - The 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 is finally set in stone and will commence, officially, on Friday evening, July 3, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. Complete with nine events over a ten-day span, visiting seven tracks throughout the Buckeye State in the process, Ohio Sprint Speedweek will be as demanding as ever. The nine-race campaign not only boasts an action-packed agenda, but the annual spectacle will attract some of the nation’s finest open wheel competitors, all chasing a chunk of the $11,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek points fund, $4,000 of which being awarded to the Speedweek champion.

After a Friday night visit to the home of ‘Ohio’s Finest Racing,’ Speedweek will continue with a doubleheader at Fremont Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, followed by a takeover at Orrville’s Wayne County Speedway on Monday, July 6. All four programs during the opening weekend of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will award $5,000 top prizes.

A scheduled rain date of Tuesday, July 7, will separate the first four Speedweek programs from the last five with action hitting high gear once again at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles on Wednesday, July 8. The trip to southern Ohio will be flanked by a stop at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville on Thursday, July 9. Like the first four events on the schedule, action at Brushcreek and Muskingum will award $5,000 paydays.

The ten-day trek throughout the Buckeye State will cap with a three-race stretch of high dollar events, the first being the coveted $15,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Friday, July 10. A previously scheduled Sharon Speedway doubleheader, featuring the annual Lou Blaney Memorial and the sought-after Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops, will conclude Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12. The Lou Blaney Memorial and Salute to the Troops will each award $6,000 top prizes.

A stout contingent of full-time All Stars will take-on Ohio’s finest, as well as a number of expected outside invaders, during the nine-race Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule including two-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions champion and 2020 leading winner, Aaron Reutzel.

Including a pair of victory lane appearances in Florida, Reutzel sits on top of the Series driver standings with five victories, holding a 40-point cushion over Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason. Reutzel’s most recent victory occurred in his home state of Texas, conquering action at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore on Saturday, June 13.

Like Reutzel, Eliason will enter Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a competitive edge, earning eight top-ten finishes during the first ten point-earning All Star starts of 2020. Including non-point action in Florida, Eliason has been on the podium eight times, finishing second during three of those eight podium runs.

Monarch Motor Speedway winner, Danny Dietrich is currently third in the All Star driver standings, followed by Southern Oklahoma Speedway winner, Brock Zearfoss, Rookie of the Year contender, Zeb Wise, All Star veteran and Nashville-native, Paul McMahan, Columbus, Indiana’s Tony Stewart, former two-time All Star champion, Greg Wilson, Canadian hotshot, Skylar Gee, and former ASCS National Tour winner, Josh Baughman.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

2020 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires Schedule:
Friday, July 3 - Attica Raceway Park - $5,000-to-win
Saturday, July 4 - Fremont Speedway - $5,000-to-win
Sunday, July 5 – Fremont Speedway - $5,000-to-win
Monday, July 6 - Wayne County Speedway - $5,000-to-win
Tuesday, July 7 – Rain Date
Wednesday, July 8 - Brushcreek Motorsports Complex - $5,000-to-win
Thursday, July 9 - Muskingum County Speedway - $5,000-to-win
Friday, July 10 - Portsmouth Raceway Park - $15,554-to-win
Saturday, July 11 - Sharon Speedway - $6,000-to-win
Sunday, July 12 - Sharon Speedway - $6,000-to-win

2020 Ohio Sprint Speedweek Points Fund:
1. $4,000
2. $1,500
3. $1,200
4. $1,000
5. $800
6. $700
7. $600
8. $500
9. $400
10 $300

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 22, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1594
2. Cory Eliason - 1554
3. Danny Dietrich - 1534
4. Brock Zearfoss - 1526
5. Zeb Wise - 1524
6. Paul McMahan - 1482
7. Tony Stewart - 1442
8. Greg Wilson -1404
9. Skylar Gee - 1396
10. Josh Baughman - 1378

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, Louisiana (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi

 

 

 

Dominic Scelzi scores first-ever All Star victory during Thunder Through The Plains finale at Chatham Speedway

CHATHAM, La. (June 14, 2020) - Just 24 hours following his near-tie for second-place at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, eventually resolved over a friendly game of rock-paper-scissors with Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, Fresno, California’s Dominic Scelzi did two spots better on Sunday evening and scored a first-ever Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory during the Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tire finale at Chatham Speedway in Chatham, Louisiana.

Including his win, Scelzi ended the eight-race Thunder Through The Plains schedule with five top-five finishes.

“I’ll tell you what man, this is big for me. We’ve really been hitting our strides the last couple of nights and it’s really shown,” Dominic Scelzi said, driver of the SE Inc./Red Rose Transportation/No. 41S sprint car. “Jimmy, Marty, Aaron, Brandon; these guys have really busted their asses this week, going to a bunch of new places we’ve never been to before. I’m not even sure I ever made an All Star dash before this week. For me, this is every bit as big as winning the World Challenge. I have one more mark to add to my resume and that’s an Outlaw win. Hopefully we can do that real soon.”

The $5,000 triumph was accomplished in exciting fashion, first working underneath fellow California-native and race leader, Justin Sanders, at the exit of turn four with eight laps complete, then surviving multiple single-file restarts before holding off two-time All Star champion and Kilgore winner, Aaron Reutzel, in a drag race to the final checkers. The drag race, separated by a mere-.2 seconds, was initiated by a caution and a restart with two circuits remaining.

Justin Sanders, who actually retook command from Scelzi for a single circuit on lap 27, doing so by using the bottom groove to sneak below the familiar No. 41s at the exit of turn four, held on to finish third at Chatham, followed by Zeb Wise and Paul McMahan.

“We were lucky to hang on those last two laps, especially with Aaron (Reutzel) breathing down our neck,” Scelzi continued. “Getting a little love tap at the end from Aaron, and Paul (McMahan) and everyone giving me a thumbs-up, it just goes to show how big of a following and friends I have in this sport. I haven’t won a lot of races, but this is a big one. I just want to thank the big man upstairs. I’m going to get really drunk tonight.”

What’s Next:
After a much needed rest, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2020 campaign with a visit to Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening, June 24. The rescheduled Keith Kauffman Classic will be the main attraction awarding a $6,000 top prize. For those seeking additional information, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Chatham Speedway - June 14, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 20
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 12.988
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.743
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Josh Baughman
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Justin Sanders
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Channin Tankersley
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Justin Sanders
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Dominic Scelzi
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Tony Stewart (+7)

Qualifying

1.87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.743; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.761; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 12.778; 4. 11-Zeb Wise, 12.782; 5. 23B-Brian Bell, 12.832; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.927; 7. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.930; 8. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.975; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.007; 10. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.012; 11. 16A-Justin Sanders, 13.019; 12. 17g-Channin Tankersley, 13.024; 13. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.057; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.086; 15. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.098; 16. 70-Roger Crockett, 13.111; 17. 10m-Morgan Turpen, 13.221; 18. 9-Chase Randall, 13.448; 19. 4-Danny Smith, 13.453; 20. 10-Terry Gray, 14.105;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 70-Roger Crockett [6]; 7. 4-Danny Smith [7]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 16A-Justin Sanders [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 23B-Brian Bell [3]; 6. 10M-Morgan Turpen [6]; 7. 10-Terry Gray [7]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 17G-Channin Tankersley [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 9-Chase Randall [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 16A-Justin Sanders [1]; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [6]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [7]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell [2]; 8. 17G-Channin Tankersley [5]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 16A-Justin Sanders [1]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 6. 23B-Brian Bell [7]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [14]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [12]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [11]; 10. 17G-Channin Tankersley [8]; 11. 10M-Morgan Turpen [17]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 15. 9-Chase Randall [18]; 16. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee [15]; 18. 70-Roger Crockett [16]; 19. 4-Danny Smith [19]; 20. 10-Terry Gray [20] Lap Leaders: Justin Sanders (1-7), Dominic Scelzi (8-26), Justin Sanders (27), Dominic Scelzi (28-40)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 14, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1594
2. Cory Eliason - 1554
3. Danny Dietrich - 1534
4. Brock Zearfoss - 1526
5. Zeb Wise - 1524
6. Paul McMahan - 1482
7. Tony Stewart - 1442
8. Greg Wilson -1404
9. Skylar Gee - 1396
10. Josh Baughman - 1378

2020 Thunder Through The Plains FINAL Standings: (As of June 14, 2020)
1. Cory Eliason - 1306
2. Aaron Reutzel - 1298
3. Danny Dietrich - 1264
4. Zeb Wise - 1264
5. Dominic Scelzi - 1264
6. Brock Zearfoss - 1246
7. Paul McMahan - 1214
8. Greg Wilson - 1190
9. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 1182
10. Tony Stewart - 1180

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Chatham Speedway, La. (6/14/2020): Dominic Scelzi

 

 

Aaron Reutzel earns 30th-career All Star victory during visit to Lonestar Speedway

KILGORE, Texas (June 13, 2020) - Performing in true championship form, two-time and defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titlist, Aaron Reutzel, put on an impressive performance on Saturday evening during his visit to Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, ultimately capping the Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires program with a main event victory, the 30th Series win of his career and scoring $5,000 in the process. Padding the stat book, the All Star triumph was a first in his home state of Texas, decimating the field after taking command on lap 10 and crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory just shy of four seconds.

The Lonestar Speedway win resulted in Reutzel’s second trip to victory lane during the Thunder Through The Plains campaign, earning the first over Kyle Larson during a barn burner at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, June 5.

“The last couple of starts have been frustrating, I’m not going to lie. It’s really taken a toll on me. I feel like we’ve been good enough to be a podium car every night, we’ve just had a lot of dumb stuff happen. But my guys never gave up and they continue to do a phenomenal job,” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/No. 87 sprint car. “I hate to say that only our team works their butts off because every team out here works their butts off. We’ve been at the track every night for the past ten nights. Tonight, it just all finally worked out for us. It certainly wouldn’t be possible with my guys, Jim Bob and Dylan, and all of our great partners.”

Lining up fourth on the 30-lap grid by way of dash result, it did not take long for Reutzel to battle his way toward the front, already powering into second by the time the first two laps were checked off the counter. At the time, Cory Eliason maintained the race lead, utilizing the pole position to earn the top spot after the initial start.

By lap nine, Eliason found himself in traffic, nearly getting caught up with a slower car which allowed Reutzel to close-in on the Rudeen Racing entry. The very next circuit, Reutzel made his move, first pulling even with Eliason through turns one and two, all before driving by his fellow All Star full-timer as the pair raced off of turn four. From that point on, it was the ‘Aaron Reutzel Show,’ picking off slower cars one at a time with ease before earning his fifth All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2020 season.

“I’m just trying to represent the great state of Texas the best that I can,” an elated Aaron Reutzel continued, followed by an immediate cheer from the crowd. “To get a win in front of this awesome crowd is phenomenal. I’m glad I could pull it off for my fellow Texans.”

Although Reutzel went on to be unchallenged, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason was not so fortunate, eventually feeling pressure from third row starter Dominic Scelzi during the closing circuits. Despite failing to get by Eliason, Scelzi certainly made things exciting and fell short of the runner-up spot by less than a ten-thousandths of a second. Refusing to admit he was defeated on-track, Scelzi proceeded to challenge Eliason to a rock-paper-scissors battle in the pit area after the feature was checkered; the result was a tie.

Justin Sanders finished fourth at Lonestar Speedway, followed by the ‘Jonestown Jet’ Brock Zearfoss.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Chatham Speedway in Chatham, Louisiana, on Sunday, June 14. Those seeking additional information pertaining to the event should visit Chatham Speedway online at www.chathamspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lonestar Speedway - June 13, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 18
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 12.870
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.709
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Skylar Gee
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Justin Sanders
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Cory Eliason
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Zeb Wise (+5)

Qualifying

1.87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.709; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.842; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 12.894; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.920; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.922; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.957; 7. 70-Roger Crockett, 12.984; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 12.992; 9. 16A-Justin Sanders, 13.016; 10. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.094; 11. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.119; 12. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.168; 13. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.299; 14. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.340; 15. 17g-Channin Tankersley, 13.418; 16. 23B-Brian Bell, 13.590; 17. 4-Danny Smith, 13.651; 18. 4m-Austin Mundie, 14.339;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 70-Roger Crockett [2]; 3. 23B-Brian Bell [6]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [3]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 11-Zeb Wise [1]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. 4-Danny Smith [6]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 16A-Justin Sanders [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [4]; 5. 17G-Channin Tankersley [5]; 6. 4M-Austin Mundie [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 16A-Justin Sanders [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 5. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [6]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [5]; 4. 16A-Justin Sanders [3]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [11]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [12]; 9. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 11. 70-Roger Crockett [10]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 13. 17-Josh Baughman [14]; 14. 17G-Channin Tankersley [16]; 15. 23B-Brian Bell [13]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [15]; 17. 4-Danny Smith [17]; 18. 4M-Austin Mundie [18] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-9), Aaron Reutzel (10-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 13, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1448
2. Cory Eliason - 1430
3. Danny Dietrich - 1408
4. Brock Zearfoss - 1404
5. Zeb Wise - 1382
6. Paul McMahan - 1342
7. Tony Stewart - 1306
8. Skylar Gee - 1280
9. Greg Wilson - 1272
10. Josh Baughman - 1260

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 13, 2020)
1. Cory Eliason - 1182
2. Aaron Reutzel - 1152
3. Danny Dietrich - 1138
4. Brock Zearfoss - 1124
5. Zeb Wise - 1122
6. Dominic Scelzi - 1114
7. Paul McMahan - 1074
8. Skylar Gee - 1062
9. Greg Wilson - 1058
10. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 1048

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich
Lonestar Speedway, Texas (6/13/2020): Aaron Reutzel (5)

 

 

Danny Dietrich leads all 30 to score All Star victory at Monarch Motor Speedway

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (June 12, 2020) - Improving one position over his Thursday night result at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, ‘Double-D’ Danny Dietrich nearly swept the entire evening program on Friday night at Monarch Motor Speedway, first earning victories during heat race and dash competition, then capping the Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires showcase by leading all 30 circuits during the evening’s main event and scoring $5,000 in the process. For Dietrich, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory was his first of the season, simultaneously increasing his career All Star win total to 12.

“My goal coming down here was to win at least one of these races. We were pretty close last night, so to get it done here tonight is pretty awesome,” Danny Dietrich said, driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing/Weikert’s Livestock/Sandoe’s Fruit Market’/Pace Performance/Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts/Drop Of Ink Tattoo/Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC/Self Made/No. 48 sprint car. “It has been a pretty demanding week. Getting a win with the All Stars makes the work and the heat totally worth it. Hopefully we get to come back to this place and do it again next year.”

Earning the pole position by way of dash win, Danny Dietrich’s route to Monarch Motor Speedway victory lane was relatively unchallenged, first dealing with a pair of opening lap stoppages before the race could officially commence.

Immediately choosing the cushion over the bottom groove, Dietrich jumped to the early advantage, keeping fellow front row starter Cory Eliason at bay as the duo raced beyond the flagstand to complete the opening lap.

Continuing to zing the top of the speedway, Dietrich and Eliason met traffic for the first time on lap 12, thus allowing Eliason to close the gap on Dietrich ever so slightly. Traffic continued to be a factor over the next several circuits, ultimately intensifying with cars stacked two and three wide by lap 21. Although Dietrich did his best to lose Eliason among the slower cars, the driver of the Rudeen Racing entry held on and kept pace with the Gettysburg-native, driving himself within a few car lengths of Dietrich’s back bumper.

Eventually finding his way back to clean air, Dietrich quickly picked up the pace and sailed home, increasing his lead to just shy of three seconds by the time the final checkers waved.

Besides the pair of red flag incidents on the opening lap, the first for Premier Motorsports’ Justin Peck and the second for a multi-car pileup on the front straightaway, the evening’s 30-lapper would go on to be caution free.

“I just want to thank my car owner, Gary Kauffman, for allowing this trip to happen. There are a lot of great people who support this race team and we wouldn’t be in this position without them,” Dietrich continued. “We still have two nights to go, so hopefully we can do this again and give our fans back home something to be even more proud of.”

Cory Eliason would finish second at Monarch Motor Speedway, followed by Southern Oklahoma winner Brock Zearfoss, Roger Crockett, and Dominic Scelzi.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, on Saturday, June 13. Time trials are set to hit the speedway at 7:30 p.m, followed by racing at 8 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the All Star visit to Lonestar Speedway should visit the facility online at www.lonestarspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Monarch Motor Speedway - June 12, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 21
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Scott Bogucki - 11.777
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.281
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Josh Baughman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Skylar Gee
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Danny Dietrich
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Skylar Gee (+12)

Qualifying
1.87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.281; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 11.596; 3. 28-Scott Bogucki, 11.606; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.624; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 11.636; 6. 11X-John Carney, 11.673; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.673; 8. 17-Josh Baughman, 11.685; 9. 1X-Jake Bubak, 11.705; 10. 11c-Roger Crockett, 11.708; 11. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.728; 12. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.806; 13. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.824; 14. 16A-Justin Sanders, 11.832; 15. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 11.887; 16. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.931; 17. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.990; 18. 23B-Brian Bell, 12.041; 19. 9$-Kyle Clark, 12.124; 20. 4-Danny Smith, 12.484; 21. 70-Justin Peck, ---;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 11C-Roger Crockett [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 6. 9$-Kyle Clark [7]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [6]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 16A-Justin Sanders [5]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 7. 4-Danny Smith [7]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [5]; 3. 11X-John Carney [3]; 4. 23B-Brian Bell [6]; 5. 70-Justin Peck [7]; 6. 28-Scott Bogucki [4]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [2]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 6. 28-Scott Bogucki [5]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 8. 11-Zeb Wise [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 4. 11C-Roger Crockett [7]; 5. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [9]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [18]; 7. 23B-Brian Bell [12]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [20]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [15]; 11. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 12. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 13. 11X-John Carney [10]; 14. 16A-Justin Sanders [11]; 15. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 16. 4-Danny Smith [19]; 17. 1X-Jake Bubak [17]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [13]; 19. 70-Justin Peck [14]; 20. 9$-Kyle Clark [16] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 12, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1298
2. Cory Eliason - 1284
3. Danny Dietrich - 1282
4. Brock Zearfoss - 1264
5. Zeb Wise - 1244
6. Paul McMahan - 1210
7. Justin Peck - 1176
8. Tony Stewart - 1170
9. Greg Wilson -1154
10. Skylar Gee - 1150

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 12, 2020)
1. Cory Eliason - 1036
2. Danny Dietrich - 1012
3. Aaron Reutzel - 1002
4. Zeb Wise - 984
5. Brock Zearfoss - 984
6. Dominic Scelzi - 970
7. Paul McMahan - 942
8. Greg Wilson - 940
9. Justin Peck - 936
10. Skylar Gee - 932

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss
Monarch Motor Speedway, Texas (6/12/2020): Danny Dietrich

 

 

Brock Zearfoss bests field at Southern Oklahoma Speedway for first All Star victory of 2020

ARDMORE, Okla. (June 12, 2020) - For the first time in 2020, and for the fourth time in his career, the ‘Jonestown Jet’ Brock Zearfoss is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time reigning supreme at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma, during Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires action on June 11. Utilizing the outside-pole position, Zearfoss took command for the first time on lap 15 and never looked back, zinging his preferred line around the very topside of the speedway for a $5,000 top prize.

A bit of sweet redemption for the Jonestown, Pennsylvania-based race team, Zearfoss was forced to overcome a mechanical malfunction during qualifying time trials at Devil’s Bowl Speedway before finishing eighth during main event action. Just 24 hours later, Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing are standing in victory lane.

“This just goes to show how badass my team is. They never stop digging. Even after getting banged up yesterday during qualifying, they had the spare car down before they even towed me off the track,” Brock Zearfoss said, driver of the Brock Zearfoss Racing/Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill/Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc./C&D Rigging Inc./BAPS Auto Paints & Supply/No. 3Z sprint car. “A lot of other teams helped us get ready for that heat race. It was nice to salvage the night for an eighth-place finish, but this feels a lot better.”

Before Zearfoss drove his way to the top spot on lap 15, the battle for the lead was perpetual, first held by pole-sitter and full-time All Star, Skylar Gee, for the first five circuits. A caution on lap six would spell bad news for the Canadian hotshot, eventually losing command to Fresno, California’s Dominic Scelzi. The lap six restart would also spell bad news for Zearfoss, who actually slipped back three spots by the time the frontrunners completed the sixth circuit. Zearfoss was racing in the second spot at the time of the caution.

A trio of upcoming caution periods, including a red flag scenario, would give Zearfoss a chance to recover his slip, ultimately battling back to second by lap 11. The ensuing restart after a lap 15 caution is when the ‘Jonestown Jet’ made his winning move, quickly scooting by Scelzi’s No. 41S to lead the circuit.

Despite another four-pack of caution flags, one of which resulting in an open red to allow teams the opportunity to add fuel, and one with just two circuits remaining, Zearfoss held strong and remained untouchable, quickly escaping to a near-straightaway lead as the white flag waved.

“I was pretty mad at myself early on when I lost those three spots. That red flag gave me some time to stew on things a little bit. I knew I was going to have to get up on the wheel,” Zearfoss continued. “I just can’t say enough about my team. Noisey, Tye, and everyone else involved in this deal; they put their heart and soul into this race team. I’m very blessed to be in the position that I’m in. Hopefully we put on a good show for everyone tonight.”

Danny Dietrich powered home second after starting eighth on the grid, followed by Dominic Scelzi, Cory Eliason, and an 11th-starting Justin Sanders.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Monarch Motor Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Friday, June 12. Racing is set to hit center stage at 8 p.m. For more information, please visit Monarch Motor Speedway on the Web at www.mmsdirt.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. To check out exclusive content, visit https://bit.ly/2XR863e.

Contingency Awards/Results: Southern Oklahoma Speedway - June 11, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 24
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Danny Dietrich - 13.714
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.109
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Dominic Scelzi
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Josh Baughman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Skylar Gee
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Greg Wilson (+9)

Qualifying

1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.109; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.248; 3. 70-Justin Peck, 13.299; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.338; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.351; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.395; 7. 11x-John Carney, 13.430; 8. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.459; 9. 16A-Justin Sanders, 13.465; 10. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.487; 11. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.536; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.557; 13. 23B-Brian Bell, 13.574; 14. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.596; 15. 28-Scott Bogucki, 13.642; 16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.645; 17. 52-Blake Hahn, 13.651; 18. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.671; 19. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.858; 20. 4-Danny Smith, 13.977; 21. 1X-Jake Bubak, 14.003; 22. 17w-Harli White, 14.222; 23. 9$-Kyle Clark, 14.368; 24. 21P-Robbie Price, 99.530;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [6]; 5. 23B-Brian Bell [5]; 6. 11X-John Carney [2]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 17W-Harli White [8]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne [2]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [5]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 6. 52-Blake Hahn [6]; 7. 4-Danny Smith [7]; 8. 9$-Kyle Clark [8]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 16A-Justin Sanders [2]; 4. 28-Scott Bogucki [5]; 5. 70-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [7]; 8. 21P-Robbie Price [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 6. 70-Justin Peck [7]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 8. 17-Josh Baughman [5]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 5. 16A-Justin Sanders [11]; 6. 70-Justin Peck [6]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 8. 11-Zeb Wise [12]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 12. 1X-Jake Bubak [21]; 13. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [14]; 14. 9-Kasey Kahne [10]; 15. 9$-Kyle Clark [23]; 16. 17W-Harli White [22]; 17. 23B-Brian Bell [15]; 18. 28-Scott Bogucki [13]; 19. 11X-John Carney [16]; 20. 52-Blake Hahn [17]; 21. 4-Danny Smith [20]; 22. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 23. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 24. 21P-Robbie Price [24] Lap Leaders: Skylar Gee (1-5), Dominic Scelzi (6-14), Brock Zearfoss (15-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 11, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1170
2. Cory Eliason - 1138
3. Danny Dietrich - 1132
4. Brock Zearfoss - 1120
5. Zeb Wise - 1106
6. Paul McMahan - 1080
7. Justin Peck - 1064
8. Tony Stewart - 1036
9. Greg Wilson - 1028
10. Skylar Gee - 1018

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 11, 2020)
1. Cory Eliason - 890
2. Aaron Reutzel - 874
3. Danny Dietrich - 862
4. Zeb Wise - 846
5. Brock Zearfoss - 840
6. Dominic Scelzi - 830
7. Justin Peck - 824
8. Greg Wilson - 814
9. Paul McMahan - 812
10. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 800

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)
Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Okla. (6/11/2020): Brock Zearfoss

 

 

Kyle Larson earns third consecutive All Star victory during Wednesday visit to Devil’s Bowl Speedway

MESQUITE, Texas (June 11, 2020) - Kyle Larson’s Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires campaign has been more than impressive, not only scoring three consecutive Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories, but doing so at facilities scattered across three states, this time in the Lone Star State. Impressive enough, Larson kicked-off his four-race Midwest venture with a runner-up finish at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma.

Larson, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/Tarlton and Sons/GSR/No. 57 sprint car, earned his third consecutive All Star victory on Wednesday evening, June 10, at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, utilizing the outside-pole position to eventually snag the race lead and another $5,000 top prize. Allowing slower cars to help in his pursuit of the front, Larson took command for the first time on lap 14, ultimately driving underneath race leader, Kasey Kahne, at the exit of turn four and defeating the Washington-native in a drag race back to the flag stand. That drag race, won by a mere-.03 seconds, would be the final time Larson was challenged the entire 25-lap distance, as caution flaps would wave the following circuit creating a restart situation in clean air for the Elk Grove, California-native.

Kasey Kahne held on to finish second at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, followed by an eighth-starting Scott Bogucki, Cory Eliason, and Aaron Reutzel, who advanced six positions to seal his top-five outcome.

“I was trying to be patient, but it got to the point where I told myself ‘it’s only a 25-lap race, so I’m probably being a little too patient.’ It was time to go,” Kyle Larson said, who now owns 13 All Star Circuit of Champions victories, this being the first in Texas. “I ran a few really hard laps there and ended up getting by Kasey (Kahne) just before the caution came out. I felt really good. Honestly, I think the car got better and better every time we hit the track and I feel like we definitely learned a lot tonight. Hopefully we can carry this momentum into the rest of the year.

“A big thanks to Paul Silva and Doug. They’ve been logging a lot of hours up and down the road this week and a lot of late nights and early mornings. We’ve had so many supporters step up and help us out and that means the world to me. To all of the fans, thank you so much for supporting local racing and staying up late to watch us race. It means the world to us.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on Thursday, June 11. Front gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. with racing to follow at 8 p.m., sharp. For those seeking additional news and notes, please visit Southern Oklahoma Speedway online at www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Devil’s Bowl Speedway - June 10, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 24
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 14.553
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 13.678
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Scott Bogucki
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Skylar Gee
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Paul McMahan
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Kasey Kahne
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Dominic Scelzi (+7)

Qualifying

1. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.678; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.899; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.940; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.978; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.040; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.104; 7. 11X-John Carney, 14.116; 8. 70-Justin Peck, 14.185; 9. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.206; 10. 28-Scott Bogucki, 14.227; 11. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.275; 12. 23B-Brian Bell, 14.298; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 14.356; 14. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.398; 15. 17-Josh Baughman, 14.401; 16. 11-Zeb Wise, 14.434; 17. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.480; 18. 4-Danny Smith, 14.549; 19. 16A-Justin Sanders, 14.598; 20. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 14.615; 21. 9$-Kyle Clark, 14.628; 22. 52-Blake Hahn, 14.629; 23. 21P-Robbie Price, 14.732; 24. 72-Chris Tarrant, 15.002;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 28-Scott Bogucki [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 11X-John Carney [2]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 6. 16A-Justin Sanders [7]; 7. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 8. 52-Blake Hahn [8]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 70-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [7]; 8. 21P-Robbie Price [8]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 23B-Brian Bell [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne [4]; 6. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 7. 72-Chris Tarrant [8]; 8. 9$-Kyle Clark [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 9-Kasey Kahne [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 8. 28-Scott Bogucki [6]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne [1]; 3. 28-Scott Bogucki [8]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [11]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [14]; 9. 70-Justin Peck [9]; 10. 17-Josh Baughman [13]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 12. 23B-Brian Bell [10]; 13. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [20]; 14. 11X-John Carney [12]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [15]; 16. 14-Tony Stewart [16]; 17. 11-Zeb Wise [19]; 18. 16A-Justin Sanders [18]; 19. 52-Blake Hahn [23]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 21. 21P-Robbie Price [24]; 22. 72-Chris Tarrant [21]; 23. 4-Danny Smith [17]; 24. 9$-Kyle Clark [22] Lap Leaders: Kasey Kahne (1-13), Kyle Larson (14-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 10, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1038
2. Cory Eliason - 996
3. Danny Dietrich - 986
4. Zeb Wise - 972
5. Brock Zearfoss - 970
6. Paul McMahan - 944
7. Tony Stewart - 930
8. Justin Peck - 926
9. Josh Baughman -912
10. Greg Wilson - 898

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 10, 2020)
1. Kyle Larson - 776
2. Cory Eliason - 748
3. Aaron Reutzel - 742
4. Danny Dietrich - 716
5. Zeb Wise -712
6. Brock Zearfoss - 690
7. Josh Baughman - 688
8. Dominic Scelzi - 686
9. Justin Peck - 686
10. Greg Wilson - 684

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Texas (6/10/2020): Kyle Larson (4)

The All Star Circuit of Champions will visit Port Royal Speedway for annual Keith Kauffman Classic on Wednesday, June 24; Tuscarora 50 weekend now three days

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 10, 2020) - For the first time in 2020, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will visit the heart of the Keystone State, set to invade the ‘Speed Palace’ that is Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, for a special midweek edition of the Keith Kauffman Classic on Wednesday, June 24. Originally slated for April, the one-day barn burner between the All Stars and the infamous Pennsylvania Posse will award a $6,000 top prize.

In addition, the 53rd running of the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway has been extended an extra day and will now feature two preliminary programs on Thursday and Friday, September 10-11. As tradition has it, the weekend will cap with a 50-lap finale on Saturday, September 12. If weather should intervene, the event will be postponed until Sunday, September 13.

All Star Circuit of Champions and Port Royal Speedway fans should also note that Series and track officials are working together in finding a suitable make-up date for the two-day Bob Weikert Memorial that was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Additional information pertaining to a possible make-up weekend will be announced when it becomes available.

Keith Kauffman Classic hot laps are scheduled to hit the racing surface at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, followed by qualifying time trials at 7 p.m., sharp. General admission tickets will be $25 and pit passes will be $35. Student tickets will also be available for $10.

A rain date of Thursday, June 25, has been established and will be utilized if weather should become a factor on Wednesday. For more information on Port Royal Speedway, please visit the facility on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)

 

 

High winds force cancellation of All Star visit to Outlaw Motor Speedway

OKTAHA, Okla. (June 9, 2020) - Due to increasingly high winds, and to assure the safety of drivers and fans, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials have decided to cancel the Tuesday night visit to Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma. The event will not be rescheduled.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, on Wednesday, June 10. Pit gates are slated to open at 12 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 7 p.m., sharp. For those seeking additional information, please visit Devil’s Bowl Speedway online at www.devilsbowl.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 8, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 898
2. Danny Dietrich - 858
3. Zeb Wise - 856
4. Cory Eliason - 854
5. Brock Zearfoss - 836
6. Tony Stewart - 812
7. Paul McMahan - 808
8. Justin Peck - 794
9. Josh Baughman - 782
10. Skylar Gee - 780

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 8, 2020)
1. Kyle Larson - 626
2. Cory Eliason - 606
3. Aaron Reutzel - 602
4. Zeb Wise - 596
5. Danny Dietrich - 588
6. Ian Madsen - 584
7. Greg Wilson - 564
8. Dominic Scelzi - 562
9. Skylar Gee - 562
10. DJ Netto - 560

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)

 

 

Kyle Larson earns second consecutive All Star victory with win at Lawton Speedway

LAWTON, Okla. (June 8, 2020) - For the second time in as many nights, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so during Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires competition at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Monday, June 8. Accompanied by a $5,000 payay, the Lawton victory required patience and perseverance, once again forced to fend off some of the best in the business, all while navigating a tricky, yet narrow racing groove.

The victory bumped Larson’s All Star win count to three in 2020, simultaneously increasing his overall All Star victory tally to 12.

“To come out here and win two in a row like this says so much about this team and what we have going on,” Kyle Larson said, who was victorious one night prior at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas. “It’s pretty incredible to see so many people out here supporting this deal, especially on a Monday night. It’s exciting to be a part of it.”

Despite a pair of cautions delaying the initial start, Larson was unrattled, utilizing his row two starting spot to get the jump into second before the completion of lap one. Powering ahead from the pole position, two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, set the early pace, keeping things in check during the first nine circuits.

Traffic came into play for the first time on lap ten giving Larson an opportunity to close the gap on Reutzel. Putting himself in striking distance early, Larson eventually made a bid for the lead on lap 13, executing a perfect slider through turns three and four before out-sprinting Reutzel back to the flagstand.

Although Larson was the sole leader from that point forward, Reutzel did not go down without a fight, nearly reclaiming the top spot on several occasions with aggressive sliders through turns one and two. All of Retuzel’s attempts were eventually denied, as Larson was able to diamond off the corner and retake command before the exit of turn two. In total, three slide job attempts were carried out by Reutzel in hopes of dethroning Larson, but as aforementioned, all three were negated.

Meanwhile, as the front runners diced for positions, Lawton Speedway’s racing real estate started to narrow forcing all feature competitors to move into the rubbered-up racing groove that formed around the middle and bottom of the speedway. Although wide in some spots, the abrasive surface made passing tricky.

After a fuel stop with 29 laps recorded, instigated by another caution and a dissipated fuel window, action resumed with Larson still on the point. Even with Reutzel and Danny Dietrich applying the pressure, Larson hung on the final 11 circuits, maneuvering the abrasive surface carefully and even surviving a final encounter with traffic.

“There’s a lot of strategy that goes into racing on a surface that gets like that. It makes it fun in a way, but it can be really stressful,” Kyle Larson explained, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Tarlton and Sons/Finley Farms/No. 57 sprint car. “I knew Aaron’s (Reutzel) only shot to get by me was going to be a slider in one of the corners. I was just trying to run easy. I didn’t want to get too close to the guys in front of me, and the track was still really wide at that point. He was almost carrying too much speed when he got by me that he actually slipped up out of the rubber.”

Less than a second back, Aaron Reutzel crossed the line in the runner-up spot, followed by Danny Dietrich, Josh Baughman, and DJ Netto.

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a return to Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 9. The event was originally slated for Saturday, June 6, but Mother Nature stepped-in and ruined the evening just as the second set of warm-ups were hitting the speedway. All Star hot laps are slated to begin at 7:15 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the event should visit Outlaw Motor Speedway on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Outlawmotorspeedway1/.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lawton Speedway - June 8, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 24
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 13.186
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich - 13.150
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Justin Sanders
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Tony Stewart (+8)
(Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.150; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.162; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.243; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.268; 5. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.337; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.349; 7. 88N-DJ Netto, 13.361; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.365; 9. 16A-Justin Sanders, 13.376; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.483; 11. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.484; 12. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.564; 13. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.578; 14. 41G-Gio Scelzi, 13.582; 15. 70-Justin Peck, 13.631; 16. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.655; 17. 52-Blake Hahn, 13.675; 18. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.770; 19. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.863; 20. 21P-Robbie Price, 13.951; 21. 17w-Harli White, 13.951; 22. 55-Danny Wood, 14.247; 23. 4-Danny Smith, 14.432; 24. 9$-Kyle Clark, 14.624; Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 88N-DJ Netto [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [5]; 5. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [6]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 8. 55-Danny Wood [8]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 4. 41G-Gio Scelzi [5]; 5. 52-Blake Hahn [6]; 6. 21P-Robbie Price [7]; 7. 4-Danny Smith [8]; 8. 17-Josh Baughman [3]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 16A-Justin Sanders [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. 70-Justin Peck [5]; 7. 17W-Harli White [7]; 8. 9$-Kyle Clark [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 7. 16A-Justin Sanders [7]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 5. 88N-DJ Netto [9]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 8. 41G-Gio Scelzi [13]; 9. 11-Zeb Wise [14]; 10. 18-Ian Madsen [12]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 12. 14-Tony Stewart [20]; 13. 13-Paul McMahan [15]; 14. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [16]; 15. 52-Blake Hahn [17]; 16. 70-Justin Peck [18]; 17. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [11]; 19. 17W-Harli White [21]; 20. 9$-Kyle Clark [24]; 21. 21P-Robbie Price [19]; 22. 16A-Justin Sanders [7]; 23. 55-Danny Wood [23]; 24. 4-Danny Smith [22] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-12), Kyle Larson (13-40)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 8, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 898
2. Danny Dietrich - 858
3. Zeb Wise - 856
4. Cory Eliason - 854
5. Brock Zearfoss - 836
6. Tony Stewart - 812
7. Paul McMahan - 808
8. Justin Peck - 794
9. Josh Baughman - 782
10. Skylar Gee - 780

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 8, 2020)
1. Kyle Larson - 626
2. Cory Eliason - 606
3. Aaron Reutzel - 602
4. Zeb Wise - 596
5. Danny Dietrich - 588
6. Ian Madsen - 584
7. Greg Wilson - 564
8. Dominic Scelzi - 562
9. Skylar Gee - 562
10. DJ Netto - 560

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)
Lawton Speedway, Okla. (6/8/2020): Kyle Larson (3)

 

 

Kyle Larson goes wire-to-wire at 81 Speedway for Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires win

PARK CITY, Kan. (June 7, 2020) - For the second time in 2020, and for the 11th time in his career, ‘Yung Money’ Kyle Larson is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time during Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires competition at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas. Snagging $5,000 in the process, the wire-to-wire victory was extra satisfying for the Elk Grove, California-native, creating a sense of redemption after finishing second in a wild main event at Red Dirt Raceway on Friday, June 5.

“That was a lot of fun. I just want to thank all of the fans for coming out and supporting this race,” Kyle Larson said, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Tarlton and Sons/Finley Farms/Durst/No. 57 sprint car. “It definitely feels good to be out here racing sprint cars.”

Larson’s trip to 81 Speedway victory lane commenced from the outside of row one, eventually upgrading his runner-up starting position to the race lead with a slider over Cory Eliason through turns three and four. Although the move would result in abrupt contact with the turn four cushion bringing the familiar No. 57 to a slight wheel stand while exiting the corner, Larson prevailed and crossed under the flagstand with the race lead.

The preferred line around the very topside of the speedway soon moved to the low side, as an abrasive surface forced the entire field, including the race leader, to switch focus to the inside line. By lap ten, the entire field was utilizing 81 Speedway’s bottom groove, already mastered by Angola, Indiana’s Zeb Wise who climbed six spots to find second by lap seven.

Despite countless attempts by Larson to increase his lead in traffic, Wise proved himself to be just as maneuverable through the roadblocks, eventually eradicating all slower cars between himself and the race leader. A caution on lap 18 would give Wise a chance to capitalize, but the opportunity to drive by Larson did not occur until lap 24 of 25.

While hugging the bottom of the speedway, Larson missed his entry into turn one allowing Wise a chance to sneak through. The near-side-by-side battle soon fell into Larson’s favor, driving on to score the $5,000 payday over Wise, Cory Eliason, Dominic Scelzi, and Tony Stewart.

“I knew I needed to be aggressive at the start because it was a shorter race,” Larson continued. “I was able to get the lead on the first lap and then I just followed the cushion. I started to notice that I could make-up a lot of time on entry, but I was either maintaining position, or the lap cars were pulling away from me on exit, so I knew rubber was starting to come into play. Once you get in the rubber, you just try to not make mistakes. I did make a mistake there toward the end and Zeb (Wise) stuck his nose under me. Fortunately, I was able to get back down. At that point, I just needed to calm down and finish it out.”

What’s Next:
The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a return to Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Monday, June 8. Originally slated for Thursday, June 4, but later postponed due to weather, the All Star visit to Lawton Speedway will be a first-ever for America’s Series, followed-up with a return trip to Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 9.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: 81 Speedway - Sunday, June 7, 2020:
Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires
Entries: 26
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 15.660
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dominic Scelzi - 15.404
Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Jake Bubak
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Tony Stewart
Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Greg Wilson
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Mitch Harble
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Brian Brown (+8)
(Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.41S-Dominic Scelzi, 15.404; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.470; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.512; 4. 18-Ian Madsen, 15.621; 5. 11-Zeb Wise, 15.634; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 15.686; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.729; 8. 1X-Jake Bubak, 15.866; 9. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.904; 10. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.920; 11. 17-Josh Baughman, 15.925; 12. 88N-DJ Netto, 15.930; 13. 41G-Gio Scelzi, 15.986; 14. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.068; 15. 16A-Justin Sanders, 16.080; 16. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.200; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.235; 18. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 16.263; 19. 4-Danny Smith, 16.287; 20. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.360; 21. 21-Brian Brown, 16.478; 22. 21P-Robbie Price, 16.553; 23. 52-Blake Hahn, 16.617; 24. 70-Justin Peck, 16.837; 25. 88-Michael Woodruff, 16.991; 26. 15-Mitch Harble, 99.110; Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [4]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [3]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 41G-Gio Scelzi [5]; 7. 21P-Robbie Price [8]; 8. 4-Danny Smith [7]; 9. 88-Michael Woodruff [9]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 1X-Jake Bubak [2]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 5. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 6. 52-Blake Hahn [8]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 9. 15-Mitch Harble [9]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 88N-DJ Netto [1]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 5. 16A-Justin Sanders [5]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [7]; 7. 70-Justin Peck [8]; 8. 97-Alan Gilbertson [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [8]; 7. 1X-Jake Bubak [6]; 8. 11-Zeb Wise [7]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 97-Alan Gilbertson [2]; 4. 21P-Robbie Price [4]; 5. 70-Justin Peck [5]; 6. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 7. 15-Mitch Harble [8]; 8. 88-Michael Woodruff [7]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 11-Zeb Wise [8]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 18-Ian Madsen [4]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 9. 21-Brian Brown [17]; 10. 17-Josh Baughman [10]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [12]; 12. 87-Aaron Reutzel [20]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 15. 88N-DJ Netto [11]; 16. 1X-Jake Bubak [7]; 17. 41G-Gio Scelzi [16]; 18. 70-Justin Peck [23]; 19. 52-Blake Hahn [18]; 20. 16A-Justin Sanders [14]; 21. 13-Paul McMahan [15]; 22. 97-Alan Gilbertson [21]; 23. 21P-Robbie Price [22]; 24. 4-Danny Smith [24] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 7, 2020)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 752
2. Zeb Wise - 724
3. Brock Zearfoss - 720
4. Cory Eliason - 716
5. Danny Dietrich - 714
6. Tony Stewart - 686
7. Paul McMahan - 684
8. Justin Peck - 676
9. Greg Wilson - 650
10. Skylar Gee - 644

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 7, 2020)
1. Kyle Larson - 476
2. Cory Eliason - 468
3. Zeb Wise - 464
4. Aaron Reutzel - 456
5. Ian Madsen - 454
6. Danny Dietrich - 444
7. Brock Zearfoss - 440
8. Dominic Scelzi - 440
9. Justin Peck - 436
10. Greg Wilson - 436

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl
Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (6/5/2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)
81 Speedway, Kan. (6/7/2020): Kyle Larson (2)

 

 

All Star visit to Outlaw Motor Speedway postponed until Tuesday, June 9

OKTAHA, Okla. (June 6, 2020) - Just as the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 were pushing out for the second flight of hot laps, Mother Nature stepped-in and intervened, ultimately forcing the postponement of the Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires visit to Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday evening, June 9. All gate times will be identical to that of the originally scheduled program.

There were 27 All Star Circuit of Champions sprints signed-in when the downpour commenced. Track officials attempted to work-in the racing surface, eventually making the decision to postpone at 10 p.m.

What’s Next: The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a Sunday evening visit to 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas. Hot laps are scheduled to hit the speedway at 6:30 p.m. For those seeking additional information, such as front gate times and ticket prices, please visit 81 Speedway online at www.race81speedway.com.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel outruns Kyle Larson in Red Dirt Raceway barn burner

MEEKER, Okla. (June 5, 2020) - Less than a week after getting edged-out by Austin McCarl in an epic battle at Park Jefferson International Speedway, Clute, Texas-native Aaron Reutzel redeemed himself and gave Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 fans something even more standing ovation-worthy, this time outdueling Kyle Larson in a slider slugfest during a first-ever Series appearance at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma.

The victory, Reutzel’s fourth of the 2020 season and the 29th of his All Star career, not only awarded a $5000 top prize, but it officially opened the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires. Kyle Larson chased Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Cory Eliason, Justin Peck and Danny Dietrich.

“I just want to thank the Baughman family for giving me this opportunity and taking a chance on me to come out here and race. They trust me to come in here and do my job and it feels awesome to be able to put up results like this. Curt Fischer of Fischer Body Shop is with us tonight, so we’re glad to get it done for him,” said Aaron Reutzel, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Fischer Body Shop/Folkens Brothers Trucking/No. 87 sprint car. “Dylan, Jim Bob and I just kinda do our thing and it works really well. We certainly wouldn’t be in this position without everyone who supports this team and believes in us.”

Lining up seventh on the feature grid by way of dash result, it did not take long for Reutzel to learn his way around the Meeker quarter-mile, eventually navigating his way to third with just three laps checked off the counter. At that point, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson was the main event leader, utilizing the outside-pole position to snag the top spot before the completion of lap one. Danny Dietrich, who started third, raced between Larson and Reutzel.

After a pair of cautions on lap nine, followed by another set of yellow flags on lap 11, a long stretch of green flag action would ensue with the top three battling under a blanket. By lap 17, Reutzel was in position to take the runner-up spot away Dietrich, this time using a slider between turns three and four to steal the position away from the Gettysburg-native. Despite the position change, Reutzel, Larson and Dietrich continued to race all within just a few car-lengths of each other, soon faced with traffic for the first time on lap 22.

Lap 23 saw the evening’s first major takeover attempt, as Reutzel dived underneath Larson to take command through turns one and two. Larson returned the favor with a slider of his own through turns three and four, regaining control of the field as the pair drag raced toward the flagstand. Now forced to deal with a gaggle of slower cars, the battle between Larson and Reutzel would only intensify.

Maintaining momentum around the speedway’s outer edge, Reutzel powered by Larson to lead the next two circuits. Staying in hot pursuit, Larson quickly retook command from the two-time All Star champion with another slider in turns three and four.

From that point forward, it was an all-out brawl for the lead, racing nose-to-tail and side-by-side for the next ten circuits, exchanging slide jobs for the top spot nearly every trip around the speedway. Despite the persistence displayed by each driver, and accidental contact on more than one occasion, Larson remained in control until lap 36.

A final slider through turns three and four on lap 36 confirmed Reutzel’s visit to victory lane. Caution flags flew for the final time the following circuit setting up a four-lap sprint to the in clean air; Reutzel prevailed.

“We were racing each other so hard that we actually had a hard time getting through traffic. I was watching lapped cars drive away from us because we were running so hard,” an elated Aaron Reutzel continued. “Obviously, I was trying to pass him and get rid of him, but (Kyle Larson) is so good. You think you have him, but then he pulls something out of his hat. There were a few times where he thought he had me because he would leave the slider lane open. I’m not even sure what lap we started all of that on.”

“That was a lot of fun. Obviously, it would have been more fun to get the win,” Kyle Larson said, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/No. 57 entry. “To have a dual like that with Aaron (Reutzel), for what felt like 15 to 20 laps, is awesome. We were a little bit off there in the feature and I think Aaron was a touch better than us. But we were still able to fight with him and do what we could to get the win. The fans definitely got their money’s worth tonight.”

What’s Next: The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a Saturday night visit to Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma. Those seeking additional information about the event should visit the Speedway online at https://www.facebook.com/Outlawmotorspeedway1/. All Star hot laps are scheduled to hit the speedway at 7:15 p.m.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Red Dirt Raceway - Friday, June 5, 2020: Event: Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires Entries: 28 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 12.963 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.427 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Danny Dietrich All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Tony Stewart Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Brock Zearfoss Kear’s Speed Shop Dash Winner: Tony Stewart Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Gio Scelzi Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tim Kent Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Danny Smith (+13) (Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.427; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 11.516; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 11.566; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.572; 5. 41G-Gio Scelzi, 11.790; 6. 17-Josh Baughman, 11.801; 7. 52-Blake Hahn, 11.830; 8. 70-Justin Peck, 11.836; 9. 11-Zeb Wise, 11.850; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.875; 11. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.896; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 11.906; 13. 88N-DJ Netto, 11.939; 14. 21P-Robbie Price, 11.979; 15. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.985; 16. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.994; 17. 16A-Justin Sanders, 12.010; 18. 18-Ian Madsen, 12.053; 19. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 12.098; 20. 17w-Harli White, 12.122; 21. 11c-Roger Crockett, 12.127; 22. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 12.250; 23. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.270; 24. 4-Danny Smith, 12.286; 25. 17g-Channin Tankersley, 12.451; 26. 5$-Dan Smith, 12.475; 27. 15-Mitch Harble, 12.626; 28. 79-Tim Kent, 13.544;

Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 88N-DJ Netto [5]; 4. 52-Blake Hahn [2]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [7]; 7. 17G-Channin Tankersley [9]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 9. 79-Tim Kent [10]; 10. 97-Alan Gilbertson [8]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 16A-Justin Sanders [6]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 5. 70-Justin Peck [2]; 6. 21P-Robbie Price [5]; 7. 17W-Harli White [7]; 8. 5$-Dan Smith [9]; 9. 41G-Gio Scelzi [3]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 3. 11-Zeb Wise [2]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 7. 11C-Roger Crockett [7]; 8. 4-Danny Smith [8]; 9. 15-Mitch Harble [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [6]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 41G-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 17W-Harli White [3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 11C-Roger Crockett [4]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 6. 17G-Channin Tankersley [5]; 7. 79-Tim Kent [9]; 8. 5$-Dan Smith [7]; 9. 97-Alan Gilbertson [10]; 10. 15-Mitch Harble [8]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 4. 70-Justin Peck [15]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [9]; 7. 18-Ian Madsen [13]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [14]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 10. 4-Danny Smith [23]; 11. 13-Paul McMahan [16]; 12. 52-Blake Hahn [12]; 13. 41G-Gio Scelzi [19]; 14. 11C-Roger Crockett [22]; 15. 88N-DJ Netto [10]; 16. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [18]; 17. 21P-Robbie Price [17]; 18. 16A-Justin Sanders [11]; 19. 99-Skylar Gee [21]; 20. 17G-Channin Tankersley [24]; 21. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [5]; 22. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 23. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 24. 17W-Harli White [20] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-23), Aaron Reutzel (24, 25), Kyle Larson (26-35), Aaron Reutzel (36-40).

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 5, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 536 2. Brock Zearfoss - 502 3. Danny Dietrich - 500 4. Zeb Wise - 488 5. Paul McMahan - 486 6. Cory Eliason - 482 7. Justin Peck - 472 8. Tony Stewart - 456 9. Greg Wilson - 438 10. Josh Baughman - 420

2020 Thunder Through The Plains Driver Standings: (As of June 5, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 240 2. Kyle Larson - 236 3. Cory Eliason - 234 4. Justin Peck - 232 5. Danny Dietrich - 230 6. Zeb Wise - 228 7. Ian Madsen - 226 8. Greg Wilson - 224 9. Brock Zearfoss - 222 10. Danny Smith - 220

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3) Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl Red Dirt Raceway, Okla. (June 5, 2020): Aaron Reutzel (4)

 

 

All Star visit to Lawton Speedway postponed until Monday, June 8; Thunder Through The Plains continues Friday at Red Dirt Raceway

LAWTON, Okla. (June 4, 2020) - Just as the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 were beginning to assemble for heat race competition, severe weather invaded the Lawton, Oklahoma-area ultimately resulting in the postponement of the opening round of the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires at Lawton Speedway. The event has been rescheduled for Monday, June 8. Gates times will be identical to that of the originally scheduled program.

There were 27 All Stars entered for action at Lawton Speedway. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. set the evening’s fast time during qualifying time trials, just before Mother Nature intervened with strong winds and heavy downpours.

What’s Next: The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires with a visit to Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, June 5. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:30, p.m. Those seeking additional information should visit Red Dirt Raceway online at www.reddirtraceway.com.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3) Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl

 

 

The All Stars will visit the highbanks of Volunteer Speedway on June 27-28

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 4, 2020) - Diving deep into the heart of Dixie, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2020 championship campaign with a doubleheader on the highbanks of Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. Dubbed the Food City presents the Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals, the Bulls Gap invasion pads a June agenda that already includes visits to Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana, increasing the month’s schedule to 11 events between June 4 and June 28. The two-day program will feature back-to-back $5,000 top prizes, also awarding points toward the season-ending championship purse.

Although the Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals visit will be a first during Tony Stewart’s tenure as owner of the All Stars, it is certainly not the first stop in Series history, most recently invading the northern Tennessee facility on March 19-20, 2010, with Joey Saldana and Jason Meyers each earning feature wins.

Earning a combined 25 Series victories during the last two seasons, not including the three he has amassed during non-point and point competition thus far this year, Clute, Texas’s Aaron Reutzel is just one of 11 full-time All Stars expected to enter action at Volunteer Speedway on June 27-28.

In addition, 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year, Cory Eliason, will hit the Bulls Gap-area highbanks, as well as former Port Royal Speedway track champion, Brock Zearfoss, sprint car veteran and multi-time All Star winner, Paul McMahan, former two-time Series champion, Greg Wilson, former ASCS National Rookie of the Year, Skylar Gee, All Star winner and Indiana hotshot, Justin Peck, 2019 PA Sprint Car Series and Williams Grove Speedway track champion, Danny Dietrich, Indiana-native and multi-time USAC National Midget Series winner, Zeb Wise, three-time ASCS national champion, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., and Odessa, Texas-native and former ASCS National Tour winner, Josh Baughman.

Also entering action in the Volunteer State will be three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Tony Stewart. The Columbus, Indiana-native is a recent winner with the All Star Circuit of Champions and secured a $26,000 payday during the Rayce Rudeen Foundation event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

Those seeking additional information pertaining to Volunteer Speedway’s Tennessee Sprint Car Nationals, such as gate times and ticket prices, should visit the speedway live on the Web at www.volunteerspeedway.com.

Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of June 4, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 296 2. Austin McCarl - 288 3. Brock Zearfoss - 280 4. Justin Henderson - 270 5. Danny Dietrich - 270 6. Paul McMahan - 268 7. Tim Kaeding - 266 8. Tony Stewart - 262 9. Zeb Wise - 260 10. Terry McCarl - 254

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3) Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl

 

 

Austin McCarl holds off Aaron Reutzel for first-ever All Star victory in thriller at Park Jefferson International Speedway

JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 30, 2020) - Unarguably one of the the most exciting main event outcomes in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Series history, Altoona, Iowa’s Austin McCarl accomplished the near-impossible on Saturday night at Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, and held off two-time and defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, for a first-ever Series victory and a $6,900 top prize. Originally slated to award $6,600, Kevin Rudeen of Rudeen Racing bumped the winner’s share an extra $300 to award $6,900.

Ending with a final margin of victory equalling a fraction of a second, McCarl and Reutzel’s battle for the lead was relentless, exchanging command lap after lap, and sometimes multiple times a lap, during a wild trek through traffic over the final eight circuits. Even the final lap was a barn burner with Reutzel leading the duo down the backstretch and into turn three. Although Reutzel did his best to protect the bottom and shut down any last-ditch effort by McCarl to regain control, the attempt failed, as McCarl was able to maneuver under Reutzel, giving him a slight “kiss” to the inside nerf bar before beating the current All Star championship points leader back to the flagstand.

“I was just trying to beat Aaron (Reutzel),” an elated Austin McCarl laughed, who kicked off the evening with a heat race and dash victory aboard his TMAC Motorsports No. 17A. “I was just trying to run my own race and do what was best for my car. The bottom was better for me, but he was better than me moving up around guys. The bottom was so good there that I was just trying to hit my marks and get guys going down the straightaway and into the corner when they got tight. I just can’t thank my family and supporters enough. To get my first All Star win with my sponsors here, and everyone watching at home, it’s a night i’ll never forget.”

Starting from the pole position, Columbus, Indiana’s Tony Stewart led the first six circuits before Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason slipped underneath the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion to lead lap seven. By lap ten, Eliason and Stewart found themselves swallowed up in slower cars, eventually allowing Stewart to close in on Eliason and regain command on lap 13. Unfortunately for Eliason, a tangle with traffic on lap 14 ended his attempt to regain the top spot, eventually spinning to a stop between turns three and four.

McCarl, who was racing just behind the top-two at the time of the caution, utilized the ensuing restart to slip by Stewart to officially lead lap 14. Reutzel, who started eighth on the feature grid, followed McCarl by Stewart to take second on lap 15. An onslaught of slower traffic on lap 18 allowed Reutzel to close in on McCarl, ultimately igniting a fierce battle between the two frontrunners.

Buzzing the topside, Reutzel drove around McCarl to lead lap 20, only to be denied by McCarl the following circuit with a bold move in turns three and four to complete lap 21. Two circuits later, Reutzel was back on top, desperately trying to separate himself from McCarl with only two laps to navigate. Determined to beat the two-time champ, McCarl quickly persevered, slipping underneath Reutzel to lead lap 24, all before the aforementioned “kiss and run” in the final corner on lap 25.

“It was pretty wild there between Aaron and I in traffic,” McCarl continued. “I saw the white flag and he got around me in one. He did a really good job to open up on me coming out of two and chopping me in turns three and four. He just barely left the door open a little bit and I just kinda stuck my nose in there and gave him a little kiss. I was just trying to win the race and I don’t think it was anything Aaron Reutzel wouldn’t have done. I have a ton of respect for him and his team. They are doing a great job.”

Aaron Reutzel crossed under the flagstand second, followed by Danny Dietrich, Tony Stewart, and Paul McMahan.

What’s Next: After four days of travel and rest, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their trek through the central time zone with a visit to Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Thursday, June 4, officially commencing the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires. The Lawton visit will kick-off three straight days of action in the Sooner State with stops at Red Dirt Raceway and Outlaw Motor Speedway to follow, respectively.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Park Jefferson International Speedway - May 30, 2020: Event: All Stars and IRA Invade Park Jefferson Entries: 42 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.379 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.989 Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Justin Peck All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Austin McCarl Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Tony Stewart Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Chad Boespflug JE Pistons Dash #1 Winner: Tony Stewart Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2 Winner: Austin McCarl Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Skylar Gee Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Josh Baughman Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Austin McCarl Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Jake Blackhurst (+10) (Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.179; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.255; 3. 70-Justin Peck, 13.293; 4. O9-Matt Juhl, 13.338; 5. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.583; 6. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.671; 7. 14m-Jack Rouston, 13.912; 8. 35L-Cody Ledger, 14.283; 9. 14K-Victoria Knutson, 16.644

Group (B) 1. 7-Justin Henderson, 13.258; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.383; 3. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.433; 4. 23-Russel Borland, 13.652; 5. 44-Trey Starks, 13.682; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 13.817; 7. Os-Brandon Stevenson, 14.192; 8. 2K-Kevin Ingle, 14.424; 9. O-Johnny Fahl, 14.495

Group (C) 1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.279; 2. 17A-Austin McCarl, 13.298; 3. 4-Terry McCarl, 13.371; 4. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.394; 5. 3-Tim Kaeding, 13.403; 6. 73-Jake Blackhurst, 13.506; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.849; 8. 33-James Broty, 14.111

Group (D) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.172; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.179; 3. 21-Brinton Marvel, 13.573; 4. 88-Kyle Offill, 13.578; 5. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 13.672; 6. 44M-Chris Martin, 13.934; 7. 29-Hunter Custer, 14.288; 8. 55m-McKenna Haase, 99.991

Group (E) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.989; 2. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.114; 3. 35-Skylar Prochaska, 13.324; 4. 2ks-Chad Boespflug, 13.357; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.455; 6. O5-Colin Smith, 13.662; 7. 8H-Jade Hastings, 13.731; 8. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 13.855

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 70-Justin Peck [2]; 2. O9-Matt Juhl [1]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan [6]; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [5]; 7. 14M-Jack Rouston [7]; 8. 35L-Cody Ledger [8]; 9. 14K-Victoria Knutson [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 7-Justin Henderson [4]; 3. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [6]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [1]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 7. OS-Brandon Stevenson [7]; 8. O-Johnny Fahl [9]; 9. 2K-Kevin Ingle [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17A-Austin McCarl [3]; 2. 4-Terry McCarl [2]; 3. 3-Tim Kaeding [5]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 7. 73-Jake Blackhurst [6]; 8. 33-James Broty [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 88-Kyle Offill [1]; 4. 44M-Chris Martin [6]; 5. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [5]; 6. 55M-McKenna Haase [8]; 7. 29-Hunter Custer [7]; 8. 21-Brinton Marvel [2]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 2KS-Chad Boespflug [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 35-Skylar Prochaska [2]; 6. O5-Colin Smith [6]; 7. 8H-Jade Hastings [7]; 8. 97-Alan Gilbertson [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 4. 2KS-Chad Boespflug [4]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. 11-Zeb Wise [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 17A-Austin McCarl [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 70-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 6. 7-Justin Henderson [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 2. 22-Cole Duncan [4]; 3. 35-Skylar Prochaska [1]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [9]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [7]; 7. 73-Jake Blackhurst [11]; 8. 55M-McKenna Haase [10]; 9. 35L-Cody Ledger [18]; 10. 23-Russel Borland [3]; 11. O5-Colin Smith [8]; 12. 21-Brinton Marvel [16]; 13. 29-Hunter Custer [15]; 14. 2K-Kevin Ingle [20]; 15. 33-James Broty [17]; 16. OS-Brandon Stevenson [14]; 17. 14M-Jack Rouston [13]; 18. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [5]; 19. O-Johnny Fahl [19]; 20. 14K-Victoria Knutson [21]; 21. 8H-Jade Hastings [12]; 22. 97-Alan Gilbertson [22]

A-Main (25 Laps) 1. 17A-Austin McCarl [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 7. O9-Matt Juhl [13]; 8. 70-Justin Peck [6]; 9. 3-Tim Kaeding [15]; 10. 11-Zeb Wise [11]; 11. 2KS-Chad Boespflug [7]; 12. 7-Justin Henderson [12]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 14. 4-Terry McCarl [14]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [10]; 16. 22-Cole Duncan [22]; 17. 73-Jake Blackhurst [27]; 18. 88-Kyle Offill [17]; 19. 44-Trey Starks [24]; 20. 17B-Bill Balog [19]; 21. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [18]; 22. 99-Skylar Gee [21]; 23. 44M-Chris Martin [20]; 24. 35-Skylar Prochaska [23]; 25. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [26]; 26. 17-Josh Baughman [25]; 27. 26-Cory Eliason [4] Lap Leaders: Tony Stewart (1-6), Cory Eliason (7-12), Tony Stewart (13), Austin McCarl (14-19), Aaron Reutzel (20), Austin McCarl (21, 22), Aaron Reutzel (23), Austin McCarl (24, 25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (As of May 30, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 296 2. Austin McCarl - 288 3. Brock Zearfoss - 280 4. Justin Henderson - 270 5. Danny Dietrich - 270 6. Paul McMahan - 268 7. Tim Kaeding - 266 8. Tony Stewart - 262 9. Zeb Wise - 260 10. Terry McCarl - 254

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3) Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/30/2020): Austin McCarl

 

 

Aaron Reutzel opens 2020 All Star point season with victory at Park Jefferson International Speedway

JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 29, 2020) - Although it has been over three months since the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 last hosted competition, two-time and defending Series champion, Aaron Reutzel, left zero doubt to those in attendance at Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, that the extended gap in the All Star schedule affected his focus and ability, ultimately ending his evening $6,600 richer, as well as the Series point leader. Including action that did not accumulate championship points in early February, the victory was Reutzel’s third of the 2020 season against the All Stars and the 28th of his career.

Reutzel, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Ti22/Dissolvalloy/No. 87 sprint car, dominated action during the first-ever All Star appearance at the southeast South Dakota facility, taking command for the first time on lap eight of 25 and immediately blasting away to a impressive lead. Justin Henderson, who earned the pole position by way of dash victory, led the first seven circuits before losing command to Reutzel. With very little real estate to work with, Reutzel’s takeover occurred on the very bottom of the speedway, narrowly squeezing by the Mike Sandvig entry in turn four.

Despite periods of relentless traffic, all circling the bottom groove within Reutzel’s preferred line, the Clute, Texas-native dodged the slower cars with ease, and at one point, placed five lapped cars between himself and Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, who followed Reutzel beyond Henderson to take the runner-up spot on lap 11.

A caution on lap 19 would give Eliason an opportunity to restart on the tailtank of the two-time and defending champion, but even a fresh start on a slick surface would prove to be unsuccessful. Reutzel eventually slipped away to a near-three-second lead by feature’s end, once again forced to navigate slower cars during the final three circuits.

Eliason held on to finish second, followed by Henderson, Brock Zearfoss, who cleared six positions to finish fourth, and Trey Starks.

“The last time I was here, it was cowboy-up and you had to drive as hard as you could, but tonight it was really slick and technical and that’s how I like it,” Aaron Reutzel explained. “It took me five laps to figure out how to run this place. I really had to open my entry up and pivot around the tires to get going down the straightaways. It was a lot of fun though.

“I’m just glad to be back racing a lot more, and I know the fans here tonight have been waiting for this for a long time,” Reutzel continued. “I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work so far this weekend. Our goal is to come back tomorrow night and do it again. I haven’t figured out how to surrender yet. I want to win every time we unload the car.”

What’s Next: The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their South Dakota visit with a second consecutive start at Park Jefferson International Speedway on Saturday evening, May 30. Like the Friday night preliminary, Saturday’s Park Jefferson main event will award a $6,600 top prize, courtesy of Kevin Rudeen and Trunk Bar.

Online Coverage: Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Park Jefferson International Speedway - May 29, 2020: Event: All Stars and IRA Invade Park Jefferson Entries: 43 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cole Duncan - 13.564 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Zeb Wise - 13.050 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1 Winner: Sawyer Phillips All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 Winner: Cory Eliason Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 Winner: Terry McCarl Mobil 1 Heat #4 Winner: Bill Balog Kistler Racing Products Heat #5 Winner: Kyle Offill Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main Winner: Jake Blackhurst JE Pistons Dash #1 Winner: Justin Henderson Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2 Winner: Aaron Reutzel Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Scotty Neitzel Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Austin McCarl (+11) (Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. O9-Matt Juhl, 13.096; 2. 23-Russel Borland, 13.289; 3. 3-Tim Kaeding, 13.431; 4. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 13.503; 5. 55m-McKenna Haase, 13.535; 6. O5-Colin Smith, 13.704; 7. 14m-Jack Rouston, 14.161; 8. 29-Hunter Custer, 14.540; 9. 35L-Cody Ledger, 99.100

Group (B) 1. 11-Zeb Wise, 13.050; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.073; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.140; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.153; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.232; 6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.397; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.451; 8. 73-Jake Blackhurst, 13.509; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.858

Group (C) 1. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.097; 2. 17A-Austin McCarl, 13.184; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.280; 4. 4-Terry McCarl, 13.408; 5. 35-Skylar Prochaska, 13.525; 6. 8H-Jade Hastings, 13.894; 7. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 14.120; 8. Os-Brandon Stevenson, 14.531; 9. 2K-Kevin Ingle, 99.290

Group (D) 1. 44-Trey Starks, 13.457; 2. 21-Brinton Marvel, 13.464; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.476; 4. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.537; 5. 70-Justin Peck, 13.687; 6. 44M-Chris Martin, 13.716; 7. 14j-Jody Rosenboom, 13.827; 8. O-Johnny Fahl, 14.759

Group (E) 1. 7-Justin Henderson, 13.457; 2. 2ks-Chad Boespflug, 13.597; 3. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.608; 4. 88-Kyle Offill, 13.664; 5. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.931; 6. 33-James Broty, 14.308; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 14.314; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall, 99.360

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [1]; 2. 3-Tim Kaeding [2]; 3. O9-Matt Juhl [4]; 4. 23-Russel Borland [3]; 5. 55M-McKenna Haase [5]; 6. O5-Colin Smith [6]; 7. 35L-Cody Ledger [9]; 8. 14M-Jack Rouston [7]; 9. 29-Hunter Custer [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 8. 73-Jake Blackhurst [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4-Terry McCarl [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 17A-Austin McCarl [3]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 5. 8H-Jade Hastings [6]; 6. 35-Skylar Prochaska [5]; 7. OS-Brandon Stevenson [8]; 8. 97-Alan Gilbertson [7]; 9. 2K-Kevin Ingle [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 4. 14J-Jody Rosenboom [7]; 5. 44M-Chris Martin [6]; 6. 70-Justin Peck [5]; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel [3]; 8. O-Johnny Fahl [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 88-Kyle Offill [1]; 2. 2KS-Chad Boespflug [3]; 3. 7-Justin Henderson [4]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan [2]; 5. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [5]; 7. 33-James Broty [6]; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 7-Justin Henderson [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 3. 4-Terry McCarl [2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [5]; 5. 88-Kyle Offill [6]; 6. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 11-Zeb Wise [3]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 6. O9-Matt Juhl [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 73-Jake Blackhurst [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 3. 14M-Jack Rouston [3]; 4. O-Johnny Fahl [4]; 5. 97-Alan Gilbertson [2]; 6. 2K-Kevin Ingle [8]; 7. 29-Hunter Custer [7]; 8. 14R-Sean Rayhall [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 70-Justin Peck [8]; 4. 44M-Chris Martin [4]; 5. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [6]; 6. 55M-McKenna Haase [3]; 7. 35-Skylar Prochaska [7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 9. O5-Colin Smith [9]; 10. 8H-Jade Hastings [5]; 11. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [11]; 12. W20-Greg Wilson [17]; 13. 73-Jake Blackhurst [16]; 14. 33-James Broty [13]; 15. 35L-Cody Ledger [15]; 16. OS-Brandon Stevenson [14]; 17. 21-Brinton Marvel [12]

A-Main (25 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 3. 7-Justin Henderson [1]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 6. 17A-Austin McCarl [17]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 3-Tim Kaeding [14]; 9. 4-Terry McCarl [5]; 10. 11-Zeb Wise [8]; 11. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich [15]; 13. 22-Cole Duncan [19]; 14. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 15. 14-Tony Stewart [22]; 16. 88-Kyle Offill [9]; 17. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [11]; 18. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [27]; 19. 99-Skylar Gee [25]; 20. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [21]; 21. 23-Russel Borland [18]; 22. 70-Justin Peck [23]; 23. 2KS-Chad Boespflug [16]; 24. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [26]; 25. 44M-Chris Martin [24]; 26. 14J-Jody Rosenboom [20]; 27. O9-Matt Juhl [12] Lap Leaders: Justin Henderson (1-7), Aaron Reutzel (8-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (May 29, 2020) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 150 2. Cory Eliason - 146 3. Justin Henderson - 144 4. Brock Zearfoss - 142 5. Trey Starks - 140 6. Austin McCarl - 138 7. Bill Balog - 136 8. Tim Kaeding - 134 9. Terry McCarl - 132 10. Zeb Wise - 130

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2) East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson Park Jefferson International Speedway, S.D. (5/29/2020): Aaron Reutzel (3)

 

 

Devil’s Bowl added to Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires schedule on June 10; Tony Stewart to join All Stars during all nine events

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 27, 2020) - Bumping the overall tally from eight to nine, the 2020 edition of Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now consist of nine events over an 11-day span, as Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, will host the winged warriors on Wednesday evening, June 10. Although not new to All Star Circuit of Champions competition like many of the facilities on the Thunder Through The Plains schedule, it has been over 30 years since the Series last left tracks at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, hosting a doubleheader on March 9-10, 1990.

The Devil’s Bowl program will be the first of five consecutive nights of competition for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, continuing on with stops at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on Thursday, June 11, Monarch Motor Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Friday, June 12, Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, on Saturday, June 13, and Chatham Speedway in Chatham, Louisiana, on Sunday, June 14.

With only a two-day break separating the first four events from the last five, the Thunder Through The Plains schedule will activate on Thursday, June 4, at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Oklahoma, followed by visits to Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, June 5, Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma, on Saturday, June 6, and 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas, on Sunday, June 7.

Before the Cometic Gasket Thunder Through The Plains presented by Hercules Tires schedule can commence, the All Star Circuit of Champions must pass through Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. The two-day blockbuster, the first full-point program on the 2020 All Star schedule, will award a total winner’s share equalling $13,200; $6,600-to-win each evening.

Since announcing his plans to join the All Star Circuit of Champions for the Park Jefferson doubleheader, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Tony Stewart, has had time to amend his upcoming schedule, ultimately extending his tour with America’s Series. The Columbus, Indiana-native will now follow the All Star Circuit of Champions during the entire Thunder Through The Plains campaign that extends through June 14.

General admission tickets for each night of the first-ever All Star invasion of Park Jefferson International Speedway are now available for $29. Children 5 and under will be admitted at a discounted price of $5. To comply with the social distancing recommendations upheld by the CDC, ticket purchases will be available online with only a limited number of tickets available. Those wanting to purchase tickets can do so by visiting the ticket link below. No reserved seating is available and any remaining tickets will be sold on the day of the respective events.

General admission tickets: https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/?store=11275

Tickets for the events at Lawton Speedway, Red Dirt Raceway, Outlaw Motor Speedway, 81 Speedway, and Southern Oklahoma Speedway can be purchased through MyRacePass at https://market.myracepass.com/tickets/.

Park Jefferson International Speedway pit gates will open at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, with general admission gates opening at 4 p.m. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take place at the Series command center, following social distancing guidelines, at 5:30 p.m., followed by motor heat at 6, hot laps at 6:30 and time trials at 7.

A rain date of Sunday, May 31, may be utilized if weather should become a factor during the Friday or Saturday program. If both Friday and Saturday are rained out, tickets from Friday night’s program will be valid Sunday. If either Friday or Saturday night are rained out, the tickets from the respective night that was rained out will be valid Sunday. If the Sunday program is utilized, it will run without a support division and hot laps will begin at 2 pm.

For those unable to attend the Park Jefferson doubleheader, or any other event on the 2020 All Star schedule, FloSports, the exclusive broadcast partner for both the All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, will broadcast the events live on its FloRacing platform. For more information, visit FloSports.tv or FloRacing.com.

All Star Trip Directory:

Friday and Saturday, May 29-30
Park Jefferson International Speedway
48426 332nd Street
Jefferson, SD 57049
http://www.parkjeff.com/

Thursday, June 4
Lawton Speedway
3501 South Sheridan Rd
Lawton, Oklahoma 73501
http://www.lawtonspeedway.com/

Friday, June 5
Red Dirt Raceway
990871 S Hwy 18
Meeker, Oklahoma 74855
http://www.reddirtraceway.com/

Saturday, June 6
Outlaw Motor Speedway
8100 Wainwright Rd
Oktaha, Oklahoma 74450
https://www.facebook.com/Outlawmotorspeedway1/

Sunday, June 7
81 Speedway
7700 N Broadway
Park City, KS 67219
http://www.race81speedway.com/

Wednesday, June 10
Devil’s Bowl Speedway
1711 Lawson Road
Mesquite, TX 75181
http://devilsbowl.com/

Thursday, June 11
Southern Oklahoma Speedway
2897 US-77
Ardmore, OK 73401
http://www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com/

Friday, June 12
Monarch Motor Speedway
1633 FM 369
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
https://www.mmsdirt.com/

Saturday, June 13
Lonestar Speedway
3131 FM 1252 EW
Kilgore, TX 75662
http://www.lonestarspeedway.com/

Sunday, June 14
Chatham Speedway
14325 Highway 4
Chatham, Louisiana 71226
http://www.chathamspeedway.com/

 

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions roster unveiled

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 26, 2020) - With the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship point season commencing in three days, a stout contingent of some of the nation’s finest open wheel competitors are expected to assemble and tour full-time with America’s Series, kicking things off, officially, with a two-day stay at Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30.

The doubleheader in the Mount Rushmore State, awarding $6,600-to-win each evening, will ignite an upcoming All Star schedule complete with ten races at nine facilities across five states, eight of those facilities never hosting an All Star Circuit of Champions program. Led by two-time and defending All Star champion and back-to-back Series-leading feature winner, Aaron Reutzel, the Series will trek through not only South Dakota between now and June 14, but also Oklahoma, Kassas, Texas, and Louisiana; an unprecedented 17-day swing during Tony Stewart’s tenure as owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Earning a combined 25 Series victories during the last two seasons, not including two he has amassed during non-point competition earlier this year, Clute, Texas’s Aaron Reutzel is just one of 11 full-time All Stars expected to hit the road in 2020, all chasing the $65,000 championship prize up for grabs at the end of the year.

In addition, 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year, Cory Eliason, will return to the tour full-time, as well as former Port Royal Speedway track champion, Brock Zearfoss, sprint car veteran and multi-time All Star winner, Paul McMahan, former two-time Series champion, Greg Wilson, former ASCS National Rookie of the Year, Skylar Gee, All Star winner and Indiana hotshot, Justin Peck, 2019 PA Sprint Car Series and Williams Grove Speedway champion, Danny Dietrich, Indiana-native and multi-time USAC National Midget Series winner, Zeb Wise, three-time ASCS national champion, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., and Odessa, Texas-native and former ASCS National Tour winner, Josh Baughman.

2020 Full-Time All Stars:

Aaron Reutzel | Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87 | Clute, Texas: Two-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions title earner, Aaron Reutzel, raced for a combined 25 feature victories during his pair of championship seasons and already owns two victories thus far in 2020; one at Volusia Speedway Park and one at East Bay Raceway Park. The Clute, Texas-native highlighted his most recent All Star season with the 52nd Annual Tuscarora 50 score at Port Royal Speedway worth a hefty $52,000.

Cory Eliason | Rudeen Racing No. 26 | Visalia, California: The 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year has already secured three podium finishes with the Series this season, all accumulated during non-point action in Florida. Finishing third in his first-ever title chase, the California-native scored a pair of All Star victories in 2019 highlighted with a $10,000 triumph at Virginia Motor Speedway in early April. Eliason ended his first year as an All Star with 30 top-ten finishes in 40 feature starts.

Brock Zearfoss | Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z | Jonestown, Pennsylvania: The ‘Jonestown Jet’ Brock Zearfoss will join the All Stars for a second consecutive season in 2020, ending his rookie campaign fourth in the final standings with a trio of All Star victories to his credit, one of which the $10,000 Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park. The former Port Royal Speedway track champion and one-time Outlaw winner compiled 22 top-ten finishes in 39 All Star feature starts in 2019.

Paul McMahan | Tom Buch Motorsports No. 13 | Nashville, Tennessee: Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan will once again bring national experience and competitiveness to the All Star trail, capping his most recent campaign in 2019 with a fifth-place outcome in the championship standings, earning 22 top-ten finishes in the process. McMahan was a two-time All Star winner during the 2018 season, ending his campaign fourth in the title chase.

Greg Wilson | Greg Wilson Racing No. W20 | Benton Ridge, Ohio: Like Paul McMahan, Greg Wilson brings national experience and competitiveness to the All Star Circuit of Champions. The Benton Ridge, Ohio-native and former Outlaw is a two-time All Star champion and has accumulated 25 Series victories over the course of his career, most recently at Fremont Speedway in June of 2015. Wilson capped his 2019 All Star efforts sixth in the title chase on the strength of 19 top-ten finishes.

Skylar Gee | Skylar Gee Racing No. 99 | Leduc, Alberta, Canada: Former American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) full-timer and ASCS National Rookie of the Year, Skylar Gee, will return to the All Star Circuit of Champions with hopes of picking up right where he left off. Gee, the lone Canadian on the All Star driver roster, finished seventh in last year’s end of the year standings and earned one victory along the way. In addition, Gee collected 12 top-ten finishes in 2019 with his victory accomplished at the always-competitive Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

Justin Peck | Premier Motorsports No. 70 | Monrovia, Indiana: Although 2020 will mark down as Peck’s first full season with the All Star Circuit of Champions, Peck and Pete Grove’s Premier Motorsports joined forces during the midpoint of 2019 and followed the schedule for the rest of the season, accumulating 12 top-ten finishes in 29 feature starts. Peck’s lone All Star victory was acquired at Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, during the 2017 season.

Sam Hafertepe Jr.| Hill’s Racing Team No. 15H | Sunnyvale, Texas: Certainly the most decorated All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year contender, Hafertepe brings World of Outlaws and ASCS National Tour experience to the Series in 2020, earning three consecutive ASCS national titles during his racing tenure. Although never a full-timer, Hafertepe does own one All Star victory, earning his trip to victory lane during a visit to North Florida in 2008.

Zeb Wise | Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11 | Angola, Indiana: Zeb Wise will work to transfer his USAC National Midget Series experience to the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2020, competing full-time in an attempt to clinch Rookie of the Year honors. Although an inexperienced All Star driver, Wise’s team, Sam McGhee Motorsports, does own All Star experience and finished second in the 2019 championship standings with Dale Blaney at the wheel. Zeb Wise is the youngest USAC National Midget Series winner on record, capturing the BC39 win at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2019.

Danny Dietrich | Gary Kauffman Racing No. 48 | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: The 2019 Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car Series and Williams Grove Speedway champion is now a full-time contender with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Certainly no stranger to All Star action, the Pennsylvania-native owns 11 Series victories, most recently clinching a $10,000 win at Orange County Fair Speedway on July 13, 2019.

Josh Baughman | Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 17 | Odessa, Texas: Joining teammate and two-time All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, on the road in 2020, Odessa, Texas’ Josh Baughman will follow the All Star schedule in search of victories and a title, ultimately clinching Rookie of the Year honors in the process. Like Gee and Hafertepe, Baughman brings ASCS National Tour experience to the traveling All Stars, earning top-ten finishes in the ASCS national standings in 2016 and 2017.

Online registration is now open for all teams entering action with the All Stars and IRA during the two-day visit to Park Jefferson International Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. Registration and pit passes for the two-day program can be filled out and purchased by clicking the link below. Sprint car teams are encouraged to complete the online registration process at their earliest convenience. IRA member teams please contact Steve Sinclair at siraprez@sbcglobal.net before registering.

General admission tickets for each night of the first-ever All Star invasion of Park Jefferson International Speedway are now available for $29. Children 5 and under will be admitted at a discounted price of $5. To comply with the social distancing recommendations upheld by the CDC, ticket purchases will be available online with only a limited number of tickets available. Those wanting to purchase tickets can do so by visiting the ticket link below. No reserved seating is available and any remaining tickets will be sold on the day of the respective events.

Competitor Registration: https://sd-allstarentryform.typeform.com/to/O9ceqS

General admission tickets: https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/?store=11275

Park Jefferson International Speedway pit gates will open at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, with general admission gates opening at 4 p.m. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take place at the Series command center, following social distancing guidelines, at 5:30 p.m., followed by motor heat at 6, hot laps at 6:30 and time trials at 7.

A rain date of Sunday, May 31, may be utilized if weather should become a factor during the Friday or Saturday program. If both Friday and Saturday are rained out, tickets from Friday night’s program will be valid Sunday. If either Friday or Saturday night are rained out, the tickets from the respective night that was rained out will be valid Sunday. If the Sunday program is utilized, it will run without a support division and hot laps will begin at 2 pm.

For those unable to attend the Park Jefferson doubleheader, or any other event on the 2020 All Star schedule, FloSports, the exclusive broadcast partner for both the All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, will broadcast the events live on its FloRacing platform. For more information, visit FloSports.tv or FloRacing.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Tony Stewart will join All Stars during Park Jefferson visit on Friday and Saturday, May 29 & 30

Kevin Rudeen pushes winner’s share to $6,600 each night

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 21, 2020) - Eager to battle for a pair of $6,600 top prizes, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and recent NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Tony Stewart, will accompany the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 during their first full-point weekend of the season and visit Jefferson, South Dakota’s Park Jefferson International Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. Originally slated to award a pair of $5,000 pay days, the weekend now carries a total winner’s share equaling $13,200, with credit due to Kevin Rudeen of Rudeen Racing.

Tony Stewart is a five-time winner with the traveling All Stars over the course of his storied career, most recently claiming $26,000 during the Rayce Rudeen Foundation event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Sunday, July 28, 2019. The 2020 Rayce Rudeen Foundation race, once again awarding a $26,000 top prize, will be contested at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 30.

Always finding ways to contribute to sprint car racing, Kevin Rudeen decided to beef up the payouts at Park Jefferson International Speedway by adding a $3,000 kick to each night’s feature purse, ultimately bumping the top prizes from $5,000 to $6,500. In addition, the runner-up and third-place finishers on each evening will receive an extra $500, with the fourth and fifth-place finishers on each evening receiving an extra $250.

“I’m just looking forward to seeing sprint cars back on the track on a consistent basis," said Kevin Rudeen. “I hope to be able to get to South Dakota next weekend to watch in person, but if not, I’ll be tuned into FloRacing. I appreciate the efforts of Tony and his team to get the season started.”

Earlier this week, the world-renown Trunk Bar headquartered in Knoxville, Iowa, posted $100 per night bumping the total to $6,600-to-win on Friday and Saturday.

As an added bonus, Kevin Rudeen will also award $250 to each heat race winner at Park Jefferson International Speedway.

“Kevin (Rudeen) has been nothing but supportive of the All Stars for the last two years and the sprint car industry on the whole for many more years," said Tony Stewart. “It was pretty cool winning the inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation race last year at 34 Raceway and I look forward to defending the title this year at one of my favorite tracks – Plymouth, WI. I’m really excited that we are getting the season started next weekend with the All Stars. Ten races over a 17-day period beginning with two at Park Jefferson. It’s been a long while since I’ve raced in South Dakota.”

Online registration is now open for all teams entering action with the All Stars and IRA during the two-day visit to Park Jefferson International Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. Registration and pit passes for the two-day program can be filled out and purchased by clicking here. Sprint car teams are encouraged to complete the online registration process at their earliest convenience. IRA member teams please contact Steve Sinclair at siraprez@sbcglobal.net before registering.

The IMCA SportMods and IMCA Stock Cars will also register through the same link here. The IMCA SportMods, featured on Friday, and IMCA Stock Cars, featured on Saturday, will each compete for a $400 top prize. Drivers will be competing for state, regional and national points.

General admission tickets for each night of the first-ever All Star invasion of Park Jefferson International Speedway are now available for $29. Children 5 and under will be admitted at a discounted price of $5. To comply with the social distancing recommendations upheld by the CDC, ticket purchases will be available online with only a limited number of tickets available. Those wanting to purchase tickets can do so by visiting here. No reserved seating is available and any remaining tickets will be sold on the day of the respective events.

Competitor Registration: https://sd-allstarentryform.typeform.com/to/O9ceqS

General admission tickets: https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/?store=11275

Park Jefferson International Speedway pit gates will open at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, with general admission gates opening at 4 p.m. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take place at the Series command center, following social distancing guidelines, at 5:30 p.m., followed by motor heat at 6, hot laps at 6:30 and time trials at 7.

A rain date of Sunday, May 31, may be utilized if weather should become a factor during the Friday or Saturday program. If both Friday and Saturday are rained out, tickets from Friday night’s program will be valid Sunday. If either Friday or Saturday night are rained out, the tickets from the respective night that was rained out will be valid Sunday. If the Sunday program is utilized, it will run without a support division and hot laps will begin at 2 pm.

For those unable to attend the Park Jefferson doubleheader, FloSports, the exclusive broadcast partner for both the All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, will broadcast the events live on its FloRacing platform. For more information, visit FloSports.tv or FloRacing.com.

The All Star Circuit of Champions are actively seeking marketing partners for the two-day visit to South Dakota. Those seeking additional information should contact pr@tonystewart.com.

 

 

The All Stars will swing through the heartland with stops in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana on June 4-14

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 20, 2020) - With a pair of events already scheduled at Park Jefferson International Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, Series competitors will keep their atlases open and keyed in on states west of the Mighty Mississippi, and for the first time during Tony Stewart’s tenure as owner of the traveling All Stars, the Series will invade areas within Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana. The four-state tour will take shape over a 11-day span beginning with a three-pack in the Sooner State and a lone visit to Kansas on Thursday through Sunday, June 4-7.

Dubbed ‘Thunder Through The Plains,’ the All Star trek through Oklahoma and Kansas will ignite with appearances at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Thursday, June 4, Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma, on Friday, June 5, and the recently reopened Outlaw Motor Speedway in Oktaha, Oklahoma, on Saturday, June 6. Hopping north into the Sunflower State, the All Stars will conclude ‘Thunder Through The Plains’ with a visit to 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas, on Sunday, June 7.

It has been since 2003 when the All Star Circuit of Champions last visited Oklahoma. The now abandoned Tulsa Speedway hosted America’s Series on August 23, 2003, with Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia’s Brooke Tatnell earning the main event victory. More recently, the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer was the last All Star to claim a victory in Kansas, capturing a win at the Belleville High Banks on August 5, 2010.

After a three-day break, All Star action will resume with a three-state, four-race weekend through Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana on Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14. Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma, planted just north of the Texas border, will be the first to host All Star Circuit of Champions competition during the second, four-race sweep on Thursday, June 11. Monarch Motor Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas, is next on the list with a visit set for Friday, June 12, followed by one-night stands at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, on Saturday, June 13, and Chatham Speedway in Chatham, Louisiana, on Sunday, June 14.

Adding a few extra pages to All Star Circuit of Champions history books, the appearances at Lawton Speedway, Red Dirt Raceway, Outlaw Motor Speedway, Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Monarch Motor Speedway, Lonestar Speedway, and Chatham Speedway will all be a first-ever for the Tony Stewart-owned organization. Although Louisiana is a new territory for the Series, never visiting the Pelican State during its storied history, the All Stars are certainly no stranger to the Lone Star State, first visiting El Paso in 2004 after sanctioning a two-day stop at Devil’s Bowl in 1990.

With added dates comes schedule changes, and in addition to the already postponed New York swing that was scheduled for June 5-7, Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires set for June 12-20 has also been postponed and tentatively rescheduled for July 3-12. Although an exact schedule has yet to be finalized, events at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on July 3-4, as well as at Sharon Speedway on July 11-12, have already been established. All Star and remaining track officials are working together to determine a final layout for the events in between.

Fans seeking additional information pertaining to the Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana road trip, such as gates times, ticket prices, and regulations pertaining to social distancing, should contact each of the respective tracks. The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue to abide by the social distancing recommendations and practices upheld by each state on the schedule.

Tickets for the events at Lawton Speedway, Red Dirt Raceway, Outlaw Motor Speedway, 81 Speedway, and Southern Oklahoma Speedway can be purchased through MyRacePass at https://market.myracepass.com/tickets/.

For those unable to make the journey to America’s heartland, FloSports, the exclusive broadcast partner for the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, will broadcast the events live on its FloRacing platform. For more information, visit FloSports.tv or FloRacing.com.

Trip Directory:

Thursday, June 4
Lawton Speedway
3501 South Sheridan Rd
Lawton, Oklahoma 73501
http://www.lawtonspeedway.com/

Friday, June 5
Red Dirt Raceway
990871 S Hwy 18
Meeker, Oklahoma 74855
http://www.reddirtraceway.com/

Saturday, June 6
Outlaw Motor Speedway
8100 Wainwright Rd
Oktaha, Oklahoma 74450
https://www.facebook.com/Outlawmotorspeedway1/

Sunday, June 7
81 Speedway
7700 N Broadway
Park City, KS 67219
http://www.race81speedway.com/

Thursday, June 11
Southern Oklahoma Speedway
2897 US-77
Ardmore, OK 73401
http://www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com/

Friday, June 12
Monarch Motor Speedway
1633 FM 369
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
https://www.mmsdirt.com/

Saturday, June 13
Lonestar Speedway
3131 FM 1252 EW
Kilgore, TX 75662
http://www.lonestarspeedway.com/

Sunday, June 14
Chatham Speedway
14325 Highway 4
Chatham, Louisiana 71226
http://www.chathamspeedway.com/

 

 

Driver registration open and tickets now available for All Star visit to Park Jefferson on May 29-30

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 18, 2020) - Online registration is now open for all teams entering action with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series during the two-day visit to Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. Registration and pit passes for the two-day program can be filled out and purchased by clicking here. Sprint car teams are encouraged to complete the online registration process at their earliest convenience. IRA member teams please contact Steve Sinclair at siraprez@sbcglobal.net before registering.

The IMCA SportMods and IMCA Stock Cars will also register through the same link: here. The IMCA SportMods, featured on Friday, and IMCA Stock Cars, featured on Saturday, will each compete for a $400 top prize. Drivers will be competing for state, regional and national points.

In addition, general admission tickets for each night of the first-ever All Star invasion of Park Jefferson International Speedway are now available for $29. Children 5 and under will be admitted at a discounted price of $5. To comply with the social distancing recommendations upheld by the CDC, ticket purchases will be available online with only a limited number of tickets available. Those wanting to purchase tickets can do so by visiting here. No reserved seating is available and any remaining tickets will be sold at the day of the respective events.

Competitor Registration: https://sd-allstarentryform.typeform.com/to/O9ceqS

General admission tickets: https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/?store=11275

Park Jefferson International Speedway pit gates will open at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, with general admission gates opening at 4 p.m. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take place at the Series command center, following social distancing guidelines, at 5:30 p.m., followed by motor heat at 6, hot laps at 6:30 and time trials at 7.

A rain date of Sunday, May 31, may be utilized if weather should become a factor during the Friday or Saturday program. If both Friday and Saturday are rained out, tickets from Friday night’s program will be valid Sunday. If either Friday or Saturday night are rained out, the tickets from the respective night that was rained out will be valid Sunday. If the Sunday program is utilized, it will run without a support division and hot laps will be begin at 2 pm.

For those unable to attend the Park Jefferson doubleheader, FloSports, the exclusive broadcast partner for both the All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, will broadcast the events live on its FloRacing platform. For more information, visit FloSports.tv or FloRacing.com.

The All Star Circuit of Champions are actively seeking marketing partners for the two-day visit to South Dakota. Those seeking additional information should contact pr@tonystewart.com.

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All Stars will begin 2020 championship points season with Park Jefferson International Speedway starts on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 14, 2020) - Replacing a previously scheduled three-day visit to Wisconsin with the IRA Outlaw Sprints that is now postponed, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will officially launch its 2020 championship points season with a two-day visit to Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. The doubleheader will feature back-to-back $5,000-to-win programs for the traveling All Stars, also featuring the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, who will co-sanction the trip to the Mount Rushmore State.

The All Star/IRA meeting will feature not only a stout roster of full-time representatives from each Series, but also a highly-competitive contingent of local and regionally-based talent. Full-time All Stars expected to make the journey to South Dakota, as well as ignite their 2020 All Star championship quest, includes two-time and defending champion, Aaron Reutzel, 2019 Rookie of the Year, Cory Eliason, recent Park Jefferson Open Wheel Nationals winner, Brock Zearfoss, former ASCS national champion, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Pennsylvania Posse transplant, Gerard McIntyre, Jr., Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck, former ASCS full-timer, Skylar Gee, former two-time All Star champion, Greg Wilson, 2020 Rookie of the Year contender, Zeb Wise, and Series veteran and multi-time winner, Paul McMahan.

IRA full-timers expected to take-on the All Stars include 2019 Series champion and leading winner, Bill Balog, Beaver Dam’s Jeremy Schultz, the ‘Big Wheel’ Scotty Thiel, Scotty Neitzel, Russel Borland, Jake Blackhurst and Joey Moughan.

General Admission tickets for Park Jefferson’s events will go on sale exclusively online beginning Monday, May 18. To comply with social distancing recommendations upheld by the CDC, only a limited supply of tickets will be sold for the Friday and Saturday programs and pit gate passes will be limited to participating teams only. Teams planning to participate should register online so respective paperwork can be completed in advance. Additional information pertaining to general admission tickets and competitor online registration will be released on Monday, May 18.

For those unable to attend the events in person, FloSports, the exclusive broadcast partner for both the All Stars and IRA sprints, will broadcast the events live on its FloRacing platform. For more information, visit FloSports.tv or FloRacing.com.

In addition to the 410-winged sprint cars, the IMCA Sport Modifieds will compete Friday night and the IMCA Stock Cars will compete Saturday night. A top prize of $400 will be awarded each night to the victor.

The All Star Circuit of Champions are actively seeking marketing partners for the two-day visit to South Dakota. Those seeking additional information should contact pr@tonystewart.com.

Due to ongoing social distancing policies and stay-at-home orders still being implemented in states the All Stars are scheduled to visit over the next three weeks, additional events on the 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule have been postponed including the rescheduled visit to Lernerville Speedway on Friday, May 22, and Port Royal Speedway’s doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24. Series and track officials are working together to find suitable make-up dates.

The three-day swing to Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway in southern Wisconsin set for Friday through Sunday, May 29-31, has been postponed. The Rayce Rudeen Foundation race scheduled for May 30 has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 30. The second annual event will feature an A-Main purse of over $67,000 with $26,000 going to the winner.

All Star and IRA Series officials are working together to find suitable make-up dates for Wilmot and Angell Park.

The three-day visit to New York scheduled at Outlaw Speedway, Stateline Speedway and Weedsport Speedway on Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, have also been postponed. Series and track officials will monitor New York state restrictions going forward to understand if and when the All Stars can return to the Empire state.

 

 

COVID-19 pandemic forces All Star visits to I-96 Speedway, Gas City Speedway and Kokomo Speedway to be postponed

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 5, 2020) - In accordance with Michigan and Indiana’s respective policies pertaining to social distancing and phased re-opening as the result of COVID-19, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 visits to I-96 Speedway, Gas City Speedway and Kokomo Speedway scheduled for May 15-17 have been postponed. Series and track officials are working together to find suitable make-up dates.

All Star and track officials will continue to monitor the federal and state recommendations surrounding the phased reopening of the economy.

“While we are disappointed that we won’t be racing in Indiana and Michigan next weekend, we are being mindful of the re-opening processes in all of the states we have an interest in,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Stars. “We had some very productive discussions with the state of Indiana earlier today and we look forward to working together to reschedule these All Star events later this year. We are continuing to communicate with promoters regarding our upcoming schedule of events, as well as pursuing options in states that have been less affected by COVID-19 and hope to be able to make some announcements soon.”

 

 

$26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race to be hosted at Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on May 30

All Stars and IRA will collide and battle for largest sprint car winner’s share in Wisconsin history

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 19, 2020) - The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Rayce Rudeen Foundation, an entity that supports organizations and programs that encourage a healthy and productive life free from addiction, are pleased to announce that the second annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be contested on Saturday, May 30, at the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

The high-profile event, the second of three Wisconsin-based programs for the All Star Circuit of Champions during the final weekend of May, will also feature the stars of the Bumper-To-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, ultimately creating one of the Midwest’s must-see open wheel experiences of 2020.

If weather should become a factor, the event will be contested on Thursday, July 30.

“I am honored to once again work with Tony Stewart, the All Stars, and new this year, the IRA Series to host the second annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race,” said Kevin Rudeen of Rayce Rudeen Foundation. “Additionally, I am happy to welcome back Speed Media who will work with the Series to promote the race and everything else that will partake during the event. The first Foundation race was a success. The grandstands were filled with awesome fans, the pits were lined with talented drivers, the racing was incredible, and we had an impressive podium finish in Tony Stewart, Rico Abreu and Christopher Bell. With moving the event to Wisconsin this year, I look forward to seeing new teams and fans that will come out for the race. My family and I are so grateful and want to thank everyone for your support to the foundation and this event."

Once again awarding a $26,000 top prize, the second-largest winner’s share on the 2020 All Star schedule, the high-stakes event boasts a total purse nearing $67,000 with a minimum of $800 being awarded to each main event starter. Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and recent NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 2019 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race champion at 34-Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

“I’ve got a lot of respect for Kevin (Rudeen) and his initiatives through the Rayce Rudeen Foundation,” said Tony Stewart. “We are really excited that the All Stars have been able to be a part of this event. Wisconsin is a great sprint car market and Steve (Sinclair) does an awesome job up there. I’m looking forward to getting up to Wisconsin for this event in May. Thank you to Kevin, Steve and all the parties involved in helping us put this together.”

Two-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions champion, Aaron Reutzel is expected to be on hand to battle for the 2020 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race crown. Other full-time All Stars expected to make the journey include 2019 All Star Rookie of the Year Cory Eliason, three-time Series winner Brock Zearfoss, Nashville-native and sprint car veteran Paul McMahan, two-time Series champion Greg Wilson, recent Series winner and Pennsylvania-native Gerard McIntyre, Jr., former ASCS national champion Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Canada-native and former All Star winner Skylar Gee, former Macon Speedway All Star winner Justin Peck, and 2020 All Star Rookie of the Year contender Zeb Wise.

Led by nine-time and defending Series champion and all-time Series win leader Bill Balog, the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series is the predominant open wheel force in the Badger State and will prove to be a true challenge for the All Stars as they face-off for the largest winner’s share in Wisconsin sprint car history.

In addition to Balog, boasting an incredible 114 Series victories during his tenure, the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will be represented by many of Midwest’s finest including Scotty Thiel, Jeremy Schultz, Scotty Neitzel, Jake Blackhurst, Russel Borland, and Joey Moughan.

"The Bumper-To-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Plymouth Dirt Track are extremely honored to be involved with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation event. Special thanks to Kevin Rudeen for bringing this truly special event to Wisconsin. I'm so proud of our relationship with Tony, the All Star teams and their entire organization," stated IRA President and race co-promoter, Steve Sinclair. "We're going to do our best to make this a very special night for all involved."

The Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race is one of three events on the All Star slate during the final weekend of May. The Series will kick-off the weekend with a visit to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 29, then cap their trip to the Badger State with a Sunday night visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on May 31. The events at Wilmot and Angell Park will each award $5,000 top prizes.

Fans unable to make the journey to Plymouth Dirt Track for the second annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race can still witness the event online, live exclusively at FloRacing. To access live coverage visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network.

The events at Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway will also be broadcast live at www.floracing.com.

More news and information pertaining to the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race at Plymouth Dirt Track will be posted in the coming weeks. Fans should stay alert online, as well as on social media, for further updates.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson

 

 

Kyle Larson goes wire-to-wire to score Jean Lynch Classic presented by Winn-Dixie main event victory at East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, Fla. (February 11, 2020) - Certainly synonymous with winning, especially in an open wheel automobile, ‘Yung Money’ Kyle Larson nearly swept Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 action on Tuesday night at East Bay Raceway Park, eventually leading every circuit of the inaugural Jean Lynch Classic presented by Winn-Dixie for a $5,000 payday.

The 30-lap triumph, the product of an outside-front row starting position, was just one portion of Larson’s near-domination to close-out the 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Florida visit. The Elk Grove, California-native set the evening’s fastest time during qualifying time trials followed by a convincing victory during the second of two dashes.

Capping an East Bay visit that concluded with back-to-back runner-up performances, former World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year Ian Madsen finished second on Tuesday night, followed by Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, a hard-charging Aaron Reutzel, who advanced ten positions, and ‘Smoke’ Tony Stewart.

“My goal here as of lately was to get to the double-digit win mark in the (NASCAR) off-season and we were able to get number ten here tonight,” Kyle Larson explained, driver of the Paul Silva-owned, Chevrolet Accessories, Finley Farms, No. 57 sprint car. “That’s not a bad stretch of races since Homestead ended. Hopefully we can move on and win a bunch of NASCAR races with Chip Ganassi Racing.”

Untouchable from start to finish, Larson’s only real challenges were in the form of cautions and lapped traffic, with the first caution appearing on lap seven and again on lap 29, ultimately setting up a two-lap dash to the finish. Needless to say, the momentum shifts proved to be no harm to the familiar No. 57, keeping KCP Racing’s Ian Madsen in the rearview mirror the entire distance even when traffic hit its peak during a 22-lap green flag stretch that extended until lap 29. The caution with two circuits remaining erased a near-five second advantage for Larson.

“I just felt good all night long and it’s really fun to have a car like that. I was actually looking forward to traffic because I knew I had such a good car,” Larson said, who now owns ten All Star Circuit of Champions victories. “I really didn’t want to see that last caution because the pace started to slow down in three and four and I was lapping guys around the bottom. You never know where second is, so you gotta figure they would probably go where I wasn’t. I was planning on going to the bottom so I was hoping they wouldn’t get around me. It all worked out great.

“It has been a struggle the last week or so,” Larson continued. “So it feels good to come to East Bay and be really good.”

What’s Next:
With Florida action complete, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will turn their attention toward Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, where the Series will take part in a Spring Nationals doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11. The two-day program will award a pair of $5,000 top prizes and officially kick-off the 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions point chase. Fans seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park - Tuesday, February 11, 2020:
Event: Jean Lynch Classic presented by Winn-Dixie
Entries: 35
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 13.374 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 12.480 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brian Brown
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ian Madsen
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Brock Zearfoss
JE Pistons Dash #1: Ian Madsen
Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2: Kyle Larson
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner:
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Hunter Mackison
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Aaron Reutzel (+10)
(Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.178; 2. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.445; 3. 28F-Davie Franek, 13.476; 4. 1-Jamie Myers, 13.707; 5. 4x-Carson McCarl, 13.735; 6. 44-Trey Starks, 13.755; 7. 25-Chris Myers, 13.808; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.075; 9. 40i-Mark Imler, 14.322

Group (B)
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.879; 2. 4t-Terry McCarl, 12.976; 3. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.038; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 13.167; 5. M1-Mark Smith, 13.302; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.357; 7. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.378; 8. 7B-Ben Brown, 14.072; 9. 121-Steve Glover, 14.392

Group (C)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.982; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.198; 3. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.207; 4. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.261; 5. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 13.372; 6. 4-Danny Smith, 13.410; 7. 23-Chase Baker, 13.952; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 13.964; 9. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 13.968

Group (D)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 12.480; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.824; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.182; 4. 5-Brent Marks, 13.304; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.317; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.438; 7. 197-Ryan Harrison, 14.390; 8. 4b-Billy Boyd Jr., 99.590

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 2. 28F-Davie Franek [2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 4. 1-Jamie Myers [1]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [6]; 7. 4X-Carson McCarl [5]; 8. 40I-Mark Imler [9]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 4. 4T-Terry McCarl [3]; 5. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 6. 28-Tim Shaffer [7]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 8. 7B-Ben Brown [8]; 9. 121-Steve Glover [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [5]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 7. 23-Chase Baker [7]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [9]; 9. 15K-Chad Kemenah [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [1]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 6. 197-Ryan Harrison [7]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 8. 4B-Billy Boyd Jr. [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 4T-Terry McCarl [3]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 15K-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 28-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [1]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]; 7. 4X-Carson McCarl [8]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [10]; 9. 25-Chris Myers [14]; 10. 23-Chase Baker [9]; 11. 7B-Ben Brown [11]; 12. 197-Ryan Harrison [6]; 13. 40I-Mark Imler [12]; 14. 4B-Billy Boyd Jr. [13]; 15. 121-Steve Glover [15]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [14]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [10]; 10. 5-Brent Marks [11]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [17]; 12. 4T-Terry McCarl [6]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 14. 28F-Davie Franek [12]; 15. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 16. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [15]; 17. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 18. 44-Trey Starks [24]; 19. 1-Jamie Myers [16]; 20. 28-Tim Shaffer [22]; 21. 1080-Jordan Mackison [20]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [23]; 23. 4-Danny Smith [19]; 24. 15K-Chad Kemenah [21] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
N/A [Florida events are non-point programs]

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/11/2020): Kyle Larson

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1

 

Aaron Reutzel scores second consecutive All Star victory with Winn-Dixie triumph at East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, Fla. (February 10, 2020) - Despite the entire Florida campaign not accumulating points toward the overall Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship, if Florida results could give any indication on how the 2020 All Star title chase will unfold, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel is a surefire favorite to earn the $65,000 top prize, ultimately increasing his consecutive championship run to three.

Now with two consecutive All Star victories in the Sunshine State, the first occurring during Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Nationals on Thursday, February 6, Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports’ Aaron Reutzel continued his Florida dominance with a convincing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie victory at East Bay Raceway Park on Monday evening, February 10, taking command for the first time on lap three before escaping from the rest of the field to snag the $5,000 payday. In addition, the win was Reutzel’s 27th during Series competition, doing so from sixth on the grid.

“We kinda picked up right where we left off last year. Whenever you’re running that good at the end of the year, you don’t want the year to end. Momentum can change and you can never be too sure how the next year is going to start,” Aaron Reutzel explained, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Dissolvalloy/No. 87 sprint car. “Even when we had the opportunity to practice last week, I told the guys I didn’t want to practice. I just wanted to head into race night like it was another race from last year.”

A takeover that proved to be just as impressive as the driver performing it, Reutzel’s bid for the lead on lap three consisted of two parts, the first segment being a slingshot move around the outer edge of the speedway in turns one and two to power by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart. Reutzel’s maneuver in the first two corners was soon followed by a dive through turns three and four to sneak by Brian Brown for the top spot. The multi-time Knoxville Raceway track champion led the first two circuits.

Reutzel went on to race unchallenged throughout the remaining distance, easily navigating through slower traffic while Tony Stewart, Cory Eliason, Ian Madsen and Brian Brown all jockeyed for position. Climbing ahead from eighth, Madsen eventually settled into second on lap 18 and desperately attempted to track down the two-time champion during the second half of the 30-lap program. The effort was present, but the gap was too much to overcome, even in late stages of traffic. Reutzel lapped all but the top 11 cars and, at one point, maintained a near-five second advantage. The final margin of victory equalled 2.5 seconds.

“The track was phenomenal tonight. I’d love to see a race track like that the entire time we are here,” Reutzel continued. “That was a lot of fun. I can’t thank my team enough for what they do for me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their hard work and dedication.”

Following Reutzel and Madsen to the line were Cory Eliason, Tony Stewart and Chad Kemenah, who advanced four spots to secure his top-five performance. On a special note, Aaron Reutzel is now the second Texan to score an All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory at East Bay Raceway Park, now joining Gary Wright on the Florida wins list.

What’s Next:
With one night of Winn-Dixie action in the books, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2020 Florida vacation, officially, with one final visit to East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday, February 11. Dubbed the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie, the East Bay All Star finale will award a $5,000 top prize. Fans should visit East Bay Raceway Park online for additional information: www.ebrp.co.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: East Bay Raceway Park - Monday, February 10, 2020:
Event: All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie
Entries: 36
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 14.129 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.252 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Ian Madsen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart
JE Pistons Dash #1: Brian Brown
Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2: Tony Stewart
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Bradley Howard
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: R.J. Jacobs
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Ian Madsen (+6)
(Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 24-Danny Martin Jr., 13.659; 2. 4t-Terry McCarl, 13.667; 3. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.690; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.817; 5. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.915; 6. 4-Danny Smith, 14.080; 7. 40i-Mark Imler, 14.445; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.452; 9. 7B-Ben Brown, 15.052

Group (B)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 13.401; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.488; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.606; 4. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.712; 5. 5-Brent Marks, 13.783; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard, 14.066; 7. 25-Chris Myers, 14.464; 8. 197-Ryan Harrison, 14.491; 9. 23-Chase Baker, 14.606

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.252; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.341; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer, 13.852; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.954; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.090; 6. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 14.093; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 14.142; 8. 121-Steve Glover, 14.709; 9. 4X-Carson McCarl, 14.801

Group (D)
1. M1-Mark Smith, 13.750; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.751; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.810; 4. 44-Trey Starks, 14.008; 5. 1-Jamie Myers, 14.045; 6. 28F-Davie Franek, 14.048; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.472; 8. 4b-Billy Boyd Jr., 15.161; 9. J4-John Garvin, 99.520

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 4T-Terry McCarl [3]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [5]; 5. 24-Danny Martin Jr. [4]; 6. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 8. 40I-Mark Imler [7]; 9. 7B-Ben Brown [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 15K-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 6. 25-Chris Myers [7]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 8. 197-Ryan Harrison [8]; 9. 23-Chase Baker [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 28-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 6. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [6]; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]; 8. 4X-Carson McCarl [9]; 9. 121-Steve Glover [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 1-Jamie Myers [5]; 6. 4B-Billy Boyd Jr. [8]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 8. 28F-Davie Franek [6]; 9. J4-John Garvin [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 15K-Chad Kemenah [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [4]; 5. 24-Danny Martin Jr. [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 49H-Bradley Howard [2]; 2. 4-Danny Smith [3]; 3. 28F-Davie Franek [1]; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [4]; 5. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 7. 25-Chris Myers [5]; 8. 197-Ryan Harrison [11]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [10]; 10. 4X-Carson McCarl [12]; 11. 4B-Billy Boyd Jr. [6]; 12. 121-Steve Glover [14]; 13. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 14. 7B-Ben Brown [15]; 15. 23-Chase Baker [13]; 16. J4-John Garvin [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [8]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 5. 15K-Chad Kemenah [9]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 7. 4T-Terry McCarl [13]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 11. 28-Tim Shaffer [14]; 12. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 13. 5-Brent Marks [19]; 14. 3C-Cale Conley [17]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson [12]; 16. 44-Trey Starks [15]; 17. 24-Danny Martin Jr. [10]; 18. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [24]; 19. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 20. 1-Jamie Myers [20]; 21. 49H-Bradley Howard [21]; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich [16]; 23. 28F-Davie Franek [23]; 24. 4-Danny Smith [22] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown (1,2), Aaron Reutzel (3-30)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
N/A [Florida events are non-point programs]

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel
East Bay Raceway Park, Fla. (2/10/2020): Aaron Reutzel (2)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel scores Thursday night DIRTcar Nationals victory for first-ever All Star win at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 6, 2020) - Unrattled by a Wednesday night performance that concluded with a sixth place finish during the evening’s consolation B-Main, two-time and defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion Aaron Reutzel was the class of the field on Thursday evening at Volusia Speedway Park, concluding the All Star segment of the 2020 DIRTcar Nationals with a victory; the 26th of Aaron Reutzel’s career and a first-ever Series win at the ‘World’s Fastest Half Mile Dirt Track.’

Defending World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Brad Sweet, finished second on Thursday night, followed by Ian Madsen, Donny Schatz and James McFadden.

“We do a lot in the off-season to try and make our cars better and better. I just can’t thank my guys enough,” Aaron Reutzel said, who amassed a Series-leading 16 victories in 2019. “Dylan Buswell is with us now because Cheeseburger is gone. He went home to better his career and you can’t blame someone for wanting to do that. This is just another testament to this team. We missed the A-Main last night but we came back with redemption tonight.”

Reutzel, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Nattress Construction/No. 87 sprint car, earned his $5,000 top prize from the inside of the second row, eventually working his way around front row starter and Wednesday night winner, Brad Sweet, with a diving move in turns one and two on lap eight, all before powering under race leader, Ian Madsen, in turn four on lap 16. A lapped car, which caused Madsen to slip out of his desired groove, aided Reutzel’s attempt.

Despite an abrasive surface ultimately leading to a thin, but ultra-fast racing groove, Reutzel never faltered, maintaining command, as well as his composure, even as tire wear started to become an obvious threat during the later stages of the 25-lap program.

Adding to the drama already assembling due to tire concern, cautions started to flood the main event with just four circuits remaining. In fact, caution lights appeared on lap 22 and again on lap 24, each for right-rear flats, ultimately setting up a green-white-checkered finish. In spite of concern, and a right-rear lacking tread, Reutzel persevered.

“The first couple of laps, I just kinda judged myself with everyone else. I could see Brad [Sweet] was moving around and he was pretty good, too. I eventually found the rubber and Brad found it at the same time, but luckily I was able to find it a little before he did,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “I eventually ran up on Ian [Madsen]. I thought I was running a pretty smart race but I think I got to Ian a little too quickly because he ended up seeing me and moving down on me. Regardless, it all ended up playing out in our favor. I was just trying to be as patient as I could.”

What’s Next:
Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2020 Florida vacation with a pair of East Bay Raceway Park starts on Monday and Tuesday, February 10-11. Dubbed the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie, the East Bay double will award a pair of $5,000 paydays. Fans should visit East Bay Raceway Park online for additional information: www.ebrp.co. The Tampa-area facility has not hosted an All Star Circuit of Champions program since 2010.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - Thursday, February 6, 2020:
Event: 49th Annual DIRTcar Nationals
Entries: 34
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.563 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Daryn Pittman - 13.087 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Daryn Pittman
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sheldon Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Logan Schuchart
JE Pistons Dash #1: Ian Madsen
Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2: Brad Sweet
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Chad Kemenah
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brock Zearfoss
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Cory Eliason (+11)
(Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.087; 2. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.294; 3. 41-David Gravel, 13.311; 4. 14-Tim Shaffer, 13.316; 5. 15k-Chad Kemenah, 13.348; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.445; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.504; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.631; 9. 4-Terry McCarl, 13.789

Group (B)
1. 14P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.194; 2. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.260; 3. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.281; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.332; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.376; 6. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.388; 7. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.483; 8. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.485; 9. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.610

Group (C)
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.153; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.327; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.525; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 13.538; 5. 5-Brent Marks, 13.575; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.646; 7. J4-John Garvin, 14.067; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel, 14.172

Group (D)
1. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.458; 2. 9-James McFadden, 13.543; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.608; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.686; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.995; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 14.161; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.228; 8. B15-Kurt Conklin, 14.947

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 83-Daryn Pittman [4]; 2. 41-David Gravel [2]; 3. 14-Tim Shaffer [1]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 4-Terry McCarl [9]; 7. 15K-Chad Kemenah [5]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [3]; 3. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 5. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 6. 2-Carson Macedo [6]; 7. 2M-Kerry Madsen [8]; 8. 3C-Cale Conley [9]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [5]; 6. J4-John Garvin [7]; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel [8]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [2]; 2. 9-James McFadden [3]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 4. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [4]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 8. B15-Kurt Conklin [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 9-James McFadden [1]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 49-Brad Sweet [1]; 2. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [3]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart [4]; 5. 83-Daryn Pittman [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 15K-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 2-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 6. 4-Terry McCarl [5]; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel [9]; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser [14]; 9. 39M-Anthony Macri [12]; 10. 3C-Cale Conley [11]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 12. J4-John Garvin [6]; 13. 1A-Jacob Allen [4]; 14. B15-Kurt Conklin [13]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 3. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [7]; 5. 9-James McFadden [5]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [14]; 7. 83-Daryn Pittman [10]; 8. 57-Kyle Larson [12]; 9. 41-David Gravel [11]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich [18]; 11. 2-Carson Macedo [21]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [16]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason [24]; 14. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [15]; 15. 14-Tim Shaffer [13]; 16. 5-Brent Marks [19]; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart [8]; 18. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [6]; 19. 2M-Kerry Madsen [23]; 20. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 21. 2C-Wayne Johnson [17]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [9]; 23. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 24. 15K-Chad Kemenah [22] Lap Leaders: Ian Madsen (1-15), Aaron Reutzel (16-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
N/A [Florida events are non-point programs]

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2020): Aaron Reutzel

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

 

Brad Sweet opens 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season with DIRTcar Nationals victory at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 5, 2020) - Officially activating the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season, Grass Valley, California’s Brad Sweet earned himself another Gator Trophy in the Sunshine State, this time climbing ahead two spots to clinch the DIRTcar Nationals sprint car opening night victory on Wednesday evening at Volusia Speedway Park. The win, the fifth of Sweet’s career during All Star Circuit of Champions competition, secured the defending World of Outlaws champion a $5,000 payday; his second All Star triumph in as many seasons at the 'World’s Fastest Half-Mile Dirt Track.’

Ian Madsen, a former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year, chased Sweet to the final checkers, followed by Cory Eliason, a hard charging Kyle Larson from 14th, and James McFadden.

“I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work this off season,” Brad Sweet said, driver of the NAPA Auto Parts, Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb, Team ASE, Factory Kahne, No. 49 sprint car. “Anytime you can roll out of the box and win is pretty special. It’s extra special with my daughter and wife here. It’s pretty neat to begin the year like this.”

Despite not taking command for the first time until lap 14, and dropping as far back as fifth after a restart due to caution on lap two, Sweet was a factor the entire 25-lap distance. Utilizing patience and finesse, the ‘Big Cat’ powered his way around Tim Shaffer to secure fourth on lap four, all before executing a perfect slider between turns three and four to regain third over James McFadden on lap six. Meanwhile, 2019 All Star Rookie of the Year Cory Eliason was at the front of the field, maintaining control while Ian Madsen kept a strong pace in the runner-up position. Madsen eventually moved by Eliason to take command on lap seven, using slower cars to help maneuver around the Rudeen Racing entry.

Also not deterred by slower cars, Sweet made his first bid for second on lap 12, relying on a familiar slider through turns three and four to hopefully secure his fate. Unfortunately, Sweet’s move was unsuccessful, ultimately forced to settle back into third. Two circuits later, Sweet was once again in a position to pounce, this time moving around Eliason before beating Madsen in a drag race back to the flagstand to officially lead lap 14. Sweet’s margin at the line was a mere-.023 seconds.

From that point forward, it was all Sweet at the front of the field, keeping Ian Madsen and Cory Eliason at bay the final 11 circuits to win by .9 seconds.

“Anytime you win, it’s fun. It was a great race,” Brad Sweet continued. “I was really searching for a line in three and four. The grease would go away, then someone would come by and splash up some water. It really altered the complexity of the race. You really had to be mindful of which lines you were taking and what was happening with the race track. My car could run up top, but it was definitely better on the bottom.”

What’s Next:
The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2020 campaign with a second consecutive DIRTcar Nationals start on Thursday evening, February 6. Although sprint car competition will continue at the DIRTcar Nationals through Sunday, February 9, the All Stars will end their visit on Thursday, once again battling for a $5,000 top prize.

The Series will conclude their 2020 Florida vacation with a pair of East Bay Raceway Park starts on Monday and Tuesday, February 10-11. Dubbed the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie, the East Bay double will award a pair of $5,000 paydays. Fans should visit East Bay online at www.ebrp.co for additional information.

Online Coverage:
Each and every event on the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com. To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit www.floracing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - Wednesday, February 5, 2020:
Event: 49th Annual DIRTcar Nationals
Entries: 34
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Paul McMahan - 13.439 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: James McFadden - 13.155 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Jacob Allen
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Logan Schuchart
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Ian Madsen
JE Pistons Dash #1: Ian Madsen
Kear's Speed Shop Dash #2: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery B-Main Winner: Donny Schatz
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brent Marks
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brad Sweet
Hercules Tire A-Main Hard Charger: Kyle Larson (+10)
(Lincoln Electric, Hercules Tire, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 9-James McFadden, 13.155; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.218; 3. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.220; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.261; 5. 21-Brian Brown, 13.346; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.399; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.460; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.576; 9. 5-Brent Marks, 13.781

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.308; 2. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.309; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.333; 4. 15K-Chad Kemenah, 13.419; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.493; 6. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.510; 7. 7-Shane Stewart, 13.567; 8. J4-John Garvin, 14.015; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 99.140

Group (C)
1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.200; 2. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.316; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.382; 4. 41-David Gravel, 13.440; 5. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.450; 6. 14P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.530; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.723; 8. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.747

Group (D)
1. 14-Tim Shaffer, 13.465; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.477; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.536; 4. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.608; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.637; 6. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.988; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.025; 8. B15-Kurt Conklin, 99.000

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1A-Jacob Allen [1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [3]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 7. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 8. 5-Brent Marks [9]; 9. 33M-Mason Daniel [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 15K-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 2-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 7-Shane Stewart [7]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 7. 7S-Jason Sides [6]; 8. J4-John Garvin [8]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 41-David Gravel [1]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 4. 83-Daryn Pittman [3]; 5. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 14-Tim Shaffer [4]; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser [7]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [6]; 8. B15-Kurt Conklin [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen [3]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 14-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [3]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 15-Donny Schatz [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser [5]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 5-Brent Marks [10]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel [13]; 9. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 10. J4-John Garvin [11]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 12. 40-George Hobaugh [14]; 13. B15-Kurt Conklin [12]; 14. 7S-Jason Sides [6]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 49-Brad Sweet [3]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [14]; 5. 9-James McFadden [6]; 6. 14-Tim Shaffer [4]; 7. 41-David Gravel [11]; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [8]; 9. 1A-Jacob Allen [5]; 10. 15K-Chad Kemenah [13]; 11. 1S-Logan Schuchart [10]; 12. 2-Carson Macedo [15]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich [12]; 14. 2M-Kerry Madsen [24]; 15. 83-Daryn Pittman [16]; 16. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 17. 14P-Parker Price-Miller [19]; 18. 11K-Kraig Kinser [23]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 20. 15-Donny Schatz [21]; 21. 7-Shane Stewart [20]; 22. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [18]; 23. 21-Brian Brown [22]; 24. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [7] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-6), Ian Madsen (7-13), Brad Sweet (14-25)

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings:
N/A [Florida events are non-point programs]

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/5/2020): Brad Sweet

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions to begin 2020 season with Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals and East Bay visit presented by Winn-Dixie

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 4, 2020) - As tradition has it, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will begin the 2020 season in the Sunshine State, set to invade a pair of ovals for a total of four nights of racing between February 5th & 11th.

Although championship points are not up for grabs, All Star teams will battle for four separate $5,000 top prizes during their Florida visit, kicking-off with Volusia Speedway Park’s annual DIRTcar Nationals on Wednesday, February 5. The All Stars will spend two days at the ‘World’s Fastest Half Mile Dirt Track’ with their DIRTcar Nationals visit, complete with a second consecutive appearance on Thursday, February 6.

Teams will have the opportunity to become reacquainted with Volusia Speedway Park before the tour, as an open practice session is scheduled for later this evening - Tuesday, February 4.

After back-to-back nights of competition at Volusia, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy three days off in the Florida sun before turning their competitive focus to the outskirts of Tampa. There, for the first time since Tony Stewart’s acquisition, the traveling Series will invade East Bay Raceway Park for a pair of programs on Monday and Tuesday, February 10 & 11.

Made possible by Winn-Dixie, a leading grocery store chain in the Southeast, as well as Sage Fruit, a Washington-based fruit sales and marketing firm that specializes in fresh apples, pears and cherries, the All Star invasion of East Bay Raceway Park will bring to an end a 10-year hiatus at the 1/3-mile clay oval.

Launching six days of sprint car action at East Bay, the two-day All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie and Sage Fruit showstopper will help headline the final week of East Bay Raceway Park’s annual Winternationals schedule.

Steve Williams, VP of Produce and Floral for Southeastern Grocers, said, “We know our customers in the Southeast are passionate about racing. We share their excitement and are pleased to be able to partner with the All Star Circuit of Champions and Sage Fruit on a fresh and engaging activity for our customers and neighbors.

“We are thrilled to join Winn-Dixie in bringing the All Star Circuit of Champions back to East Bay Raceway Park,” Chuck Sinks of Sage Fruit stated. “This was an excellent opportunity for us to lend our support, while also promoting Sage Fruit in the greater Tampa market, and a great opportunity for Sage Fruit to become affiliated with an exceptional Series like the All Stars. We hope to make this an annual occurrence.”

Many of the teams expected to compete full-time with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2020 will be representing the Series during the four-race Florida stint including two-time and defending champion Aaron Reutzel. The Clute, Texas-native amassed 16 Series victories last season, also accumulating an untouchable 33 top-ten finishes in 40 feature starts.

Other expected full-timers planning to make the journey south include Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss, 2019 Rookie of the Year Cory Eliason, Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan, ASCS national champion, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., and former two-time All Star champion and Ohio-native, Greg Wilson.

Those who cannot make the trip to Florida to witness the first four nights of the All Star Circuit of Champions season can still see all of the action live via FloRacing, the official media partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. FloRacing will be on hand to capture every lap from Volusia and East Bay as well as the entire 2020 All Star campaign. Those wanting to learn more, such as subscription availability and features, should visit FloRacing on the Web at www.floracing.com. FloRacing is part of the FloSports network. Learn more at www.flosports.tv.

Volusia Speedway Park pit gates are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, February 5 & 6, with pit windows opening for sales at 12 p.m. The facility will be swept at 3 p.m. each day, followed by immediate re-access and hot laps at 6 p.m. sharp. Additional information pertaining to Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Nationals featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions can be found on the Web at www.dirtcarnationals.com, or at www.volusiaracing.com.

East Bay Raceway Park will allow pit access all day on Monday and Tuesday, February 10 & 11. Following a facility sweep at 2:45 p.m., pit windows will open for sales at 3 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. More news and notes pertaining to the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Winn-Dixie and Sage Fruit at East Bay Raceway Park can be found online at www.ebrp.co.

Those wanting to learn more about Winn-Dixie store locations, sales and promotions and rewards program can do so by visiting www.winndixie.com.

More information pertaining to Sage Fruit, including fruit selection and availability can be found at www.sagefruit.com.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions to be broadcast live on FloRacing in 2020

Multiyear deal to commence during four-race Florida swing in February


BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Jan. 30, 2020) - With the intent the push the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 to new heights in online streaming and digital exposure, FloSports, an innovator in live sports streaming and original content, will be on hand to broadcast live action from each and every event on the 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule exclusively at www.floracing.com. The live and on-demand coverage will begin in less than a week as the All Star Circuit of Champions kicks off its 2020 campaign with visits to Volusia Speedway Park Feb. 5-6 and East Bay Raceway Park Feb. 10-11.

Boasting an impressive slate comprised of 55 events across 11 states, the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 campaign will prove to be one for the history books. Not only will teams compete head-to-head across much of the Northeast, Midwest and parts of Florida, but competitors will also battle for one of the largest collections of high paying programs in Series history, as 17 events on the schedule will award $6,000 or more, eight of which awarding a minimum of $10,000.

In addition, Series full-timers will vie over the largest championship points fund in All Star history with $258,000 spread amongst the top-12 in season-ending points, $65,000 of which to be awarded to the 2020 champion.

“I’m passionate about dirt racing and grassroots motorsports in general, and there’s no better way to access some of the greatest racing in the country than with FloRacing,” said Stewart, who has owned the All Star Circuit of Champions since 2015. “While I’m obviously partial to the All Star Circuit of Champions, I’m a spectator and a competitor at dirt tracks all over the country and I see firsthand the level of talent that’s out there. And now you can see that same talent on your TV, tablet and phone. If you can’t physically be in the grandstands at a race, FloRacing has you covered. I’m extremely excited about this partnership and appreciative of the commitment Mark Floreani and his team are making to motorsports.”

To access live and on-demand racing action from the All Star Circuit of Champions, visit FloRacing.com and become an annual PRO subscriber. Race fans can see all the USAC and dirt late-model action they want in addition to Eldora Speedway’s slate of races and those of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Streaming more than 10,000 live competitions per year, FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans.

“We’ve found an incredible partner in Tony Stewart to help us bring dirt racing to a global audience,” said Mark Floreani, CEO, FloSports. “He is both a visionary and an accomplished entrepreneur who shares our mission to grow grassroots motorsports. We are honored to work with him and his team as we continue to build a platform that will raise the profile of dirt-track racing among all race fans.”

Stewart stays true to his dirt-track roots, scheduling nearly 100 sprint car races a year since retiring as a full-time NASCAR driver at the conclusion of the 2016 season. And for those who miss seeing him behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car, they can follow him via FloRacing beginning with the All Star Circuit of Champions’ season opener at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida.

 

 

2020 All Star point fund increases to $258,000; Series champion to earn $65,000

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 13, 2020) – The 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 boasts an impressive schedule of 55 events, 17 of which will award a winner’s payout of at least $6,000. With an exciting slate comes a hefty point fund, as the 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions point fund will now award $258,000 across the top twelve positions including $65,000 for the championship team; a $58,000 increase from 2019. Kevin Rudeen has committed to ‘sponsoring’ $50,000 of the increased fund.

“I’ll be the first to admit that I have never liked points racing, but this past year was a lot of fun for me and my team,” said Kevin Rudeen. “We had an awesome time at the All Star banquet in December and I really like the way that Tony and his team do things with the Series. I’m looking forward to 2020 with our partnership with the All Stars. We will be announcing details at a later date on our 2020 Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race.”

Not only will the Series champion notice an impressive lift in the season-ending point fund, bumping up from $51,000 in 2019 to $65,000 in 2020, but the remaining 11 positions within the top twelve will also see an increase including a $9,000 jump for second and third place raising the payouts to $45,000 and $35,000, respectively.

In addition, the fourth place payout will increase from $21,000 to $28,000, fifth place from $16,000 to $22,000, sixth place from $11,000 to $15,000, seventh place from $9,500 to $12,000, eighth place from $8,000 to $10,000, ninth place from $6,500 to $8,000, tenth place from $5,500 to $7,000, eleventh place from $5,000 to $6,000, and twelfth place from $4,500 to $5,000.

“This is awesome,” said Tony Stewart. “A huge thank you goes out to Kevin Rudeen. He took a chance with the All Stars last year having Cory (Eliason) driving full-time, also put together a nice contingency package for the racers and sponsored a huge Foundation race. Whenever we can give back to our racers, it puts a smile on my face.”

Although not accumulating championship points toward the season-ending point fund, the All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off their 2020 season with a four-race stint in the Sunshine State, first invading the high-paced Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida, on Wednesday and Thursday, February 5 & 6, followed by a two-day visit to East Bay Raceway Park just south of Tampa on Monday and Tuesday, February 10 & 11.

The championship point season will activate, officially, on Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, with a two-day stay at the highbanks of Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The Spring Nationals doubleheader will award $5,000 on each night.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Point Fund:
1. $65,000
2. $45,000
3. $35,000
4. $28,000
5. $22,000
6. $15,000
7. $12,000
8. $10,000
9. $8,000
10. $7,000
11. $6,000
12. $5,000
Total: $258,000

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 345 “semi-lovely” stores in 25 states. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Sam McGhee Motorsports Hires Zeb Wise to Run Full Time with All Star Circuit of Champions in 2020

Indianapolis, IN (December 12, 2019) – Sam McGhee Motorsports today announced that Zeb Wise will pilot the #11 410 winged sprint car during full time competition and chase the national points fund and rookie of the year honors with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2020.

The team will utilize Maxim chassis and Fisher Racing engines during the 2020 All Star campaign. Sam McGhee and Derek Miller will be turning the wrenches on the car for Mike and Kathy McGhee.

Wise made his first 410 winged sprint car starts with Sam McGhee Motorsports at Jacksonville Speedway with the MOWA sprints on October 4th and 5th. Zeb hard charged to 6th from 20th on night and secured his first time five finish with a 5th place on night 2.

The following weekend the team headed to Ohio for the FastOnDirt season finale at Waynesfield Raceway Park where Zeb finished 6th before heading to southwest Indiana to race for the first time with the World of Outlaws. On his rookie night with the Outlaws, Zeb qualified for the feature where he started 20th and finished 14th. Sam McGhee Motorsports and Zeb competed with the World of Outlaws three more times thru November at Port Royal Speedway and two events at the World Finals at the Charlotte Dirt Track.

Sam McGhee Motorsports finished their second full time season with the All Star Circuit of Champions. With driver, Dale Blaney, the duo secured a runner up finish in the owner’s and driver’s championships. In 2018, the team finished seventh in the owner’s points utilizing a stable of drivers, including Max McGhee and Ryan Smith.

“We just finished our second full time season with the All Stars and have gained some really valuable knowledge with Ryan (Smith) and Dale (Blaney) in the car the past two years. I am really proud of what we have accomplished together”, said Sam McGhee. “We opened a new chapter this fall with Zeb and we are really excited about his talent and his enthusiasm about running a 410 winged car. Our families have known each other for a long time and we’re all excited about next year.”

Zeb Wise, who just completed his third season competing in the USAC National Midget Series with Clauson-Marshall Racing, is credited with being the youngest driver ever to win a USAC National Midget event. Wise finished fifth in the national points standings and found victory lane three times in 2019, including the BC39 event at the prestigious Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“First off, I want to thank Tim Clauson and Richard and Jennifer Marshall for giving me an opportunity at CMR. Bryan will always be my hero and it is was an honor to drive the 39BC midget," said Zeb Wise. “Earlier this year I had an opportunity to get my feet wet with Baughman Motorsports at Knoxville Raceway. I have always had a dream to run winged cars and I am beyond excited about next year. Thank you to the McGhee family for this opportunity. The All Stars are so competitive week in and week out. I know there will be a steep learning curve, but I’m up for the challenge. I also want to thank my mom and dad for their continued support of my racing career. I couldn’t do this without them.”

McGhee Motorsports is no stranger to USAC competition; in 2017 the team finished second in its chase for the USAC National Sprint Car title. In the last two years of competition with the All Stars, McGhee Motorsports has found victory lane five times: twice with Ryan Smith in 2018 and three times earlier this year with Dale Blaney.

The 2020 All Star points battle begins at Attica Raceway Park for a two day show on April 10th and 11th.

Article Credit: McGhee Motorsports
Sam McGhee Motorsports
Car Owners: Mike & Kathy McGhee
Driver: Zeb Wise
Crew Chief: Sam McGhee
Mechanic: Derek Miller
Chassis: Maxim
Engine: Fisher Racing Engines

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions to headline 55 events in 11 states in 2020

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (December 5, 2019) - Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will hit the highway in less than two months, launching a 2020 campaign jam packed with high profile events, big money paydays, and of course, highly-competitive dirt ovals spread throughout much of the Northeast, Midwest, and Florida.

To date, the traveling All Stars will headline 55 events after the New Year, 51 accumulating championship points, all of which kicking-off with a four-race, non-point stint in the Sunshine State on February 5, 6, 10 & 11. Florida included, 11 states will host All Star Circuit of Champions competition in 2020 with much of the action planted throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.

“It’s hard to believe we are already talking about the 2020 season, but we have a lot to talk about,” Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, said. “We have added additional high paying events and made a concerted effort to allow our teams the opportunity to race a large majority of the bigger paying sprint car events outside of our All Star schedule. We hope this schedule is attractive to our full-time teams, as well as other teams looking to compete with us on a somewhat regular basis.”

The 2020 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule boasts big money with 17 events awarding a top prize equaling $6,000 or more. Eight of the 17 big money programs will award top prizes reaching $10,000 or more with Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50, celebrating 53 years in 2020, awarding a $53,000 winner’s share; the largest target on the 2020 All Stars schedule.

“A number of tracks have stepped up their purse payouts and we are really excited about this growth,” Stewart continued. “One out of every three of our points races will pay at least $6,000 to the winner.”

In addition to the Tuscarora 50, Virginia Motor Speedway will award $12,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start on April 16, each day of the two-day Bob Weikert Memorial on May 23 & 24 will award $10,000 paydays, the Dean Knittel Memorial/Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale at Portsmouth Raceway Park will award $15,554, the Jackson Motorplex visit on July 31 will award $10,000, Wayne County Speedway’s Pete Jacobs Memorial over Labor Day Weekend will award $13,000, and the annual Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway on September 19 will award a $20,000 payday.

The All Stars’ visit to Florida will include four events within seven days, two during the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park on February 5 & 6, followed by a two-day takeover at the always-racey East Bay Raceway Park on Monday and Tuesday, February 10 & 11. All four events will be non-championship point accumulating programs, but will award $5,000 top prizes. East Bay Raceway Park, just south of Tampa, has not hosted an All Star appearance since 2010.

The championship point season will activate, officially, with a two-day visit to Attica Raceway Park on April 10 & 11, followed by a four-race swing at Virginia Motor Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway ($6,000-to-win), Port Royal Speedway ($6,000-to-win) and Bedford Speedway on April 16-19, concluding the month of April soon thereafter with a trip to Wayne County Speedway on April 25.

After a Pennsylvania/Ohio double at Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2, respectively, the month of May will hit an even higher gear with a Michigan/Indiana triple consisting of stops at I-96 Speedway, Gas City Speedway and Kokomo Speedway on Friday through Sunday, May 15-17. The All Stars last visited Gas City Speedway in 2004.

The aforementioned and highly-anticipated two-day Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway will follow the Michigan/Indiana road trip on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 & 24.

A trip to the Badger State will engulf the final weekend of May for Tony Stewart’s All Stars complete with visits to Wilmot Raceway on May 29, Plymouth Dirt Track on May 30 and Angell Park Speedway on May 31.

June is certainly synonymous with Ohio Sprint Speedweek, complete with nine events in 2020 stretching from Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 20, but the month of June will also feature a three-day swing through the Empire State on Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, visiting Outlaw Speedway, Stateline Speedway and Weedsport Speedway along the way. All three stops in New York will award $6,000 top prizes.

The 2020 Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign will launch with a traditional Friday night stay at Attica Raceway Park, followed by a stop at Eldora Speedway on Saturday, Waynesfield Raceway Park on Sunday, Wayne County Speedway on Monday, Sharon Speedway on Tuesday, Muskingum County Speedway on Wednesday, Fremont Speedway on Thursday, Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, and the $15,554-to-win Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday. The last All Star visit to Portsmouth occurred in 2003.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will visit three states during the month of July kicking-off with a two-day weekend at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway on July 3 & 4. Sharon Speedway will welcome the All Stars back on July 11 for the $6,000-to-win Lou Blaney Memorial, followed by a two-race trek through Illinois on July 24 & 25; Jacksonville Speedway on Friday and Tri-City Speedway ($6,000-to-win) in Granite City on Saturday. The visits to Jacksonville and Tri-City will be a first for the traveling All Stars since 1994 and 1997, respectively. Although it will activate a three-race stretch, a Friday night visit to Jackson Motorplex on July 31 will cap the month of July.

The legendary Knoxville Raceway will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday, August 1, for their first Iowa start of the season, launching a busy month consisting of eight starts across four states. 34 Raceway in Burlington will keep the All Stars in Iowa for one more evening on Sunday, August 2.

The All Star August schedule will continue after the Knoxville Nationals with a two-day swing in Michigan and Indiana, first returning to I-96 Speedway on August 21 flanked by a stop at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, the following evening.

August will conclude with a four-race stretch through the Keystone State, this time visiting Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Bedford Speedway on August 27-30, respectively. The invasion of ‘Pennsylvania Posse Country’ will be headlined with a Twin 20’s format at Williams Grove on Friday, August 28; each main event will award a $4,000 top prize.

Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway will keep the All Star Circuit of Champions busy throughout Labor Day weekend, as the Series will visit Attica for the fifth and sixth times of 2020 on September 4 & 5, followed by the $13,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County on September 6.

The Port Royal ‘Speed Palace’ will host the 53rd running of the Tuscarora 50 featuring the All Stars on Friday and Saturday, September 11 & 12. The weekend will cap with a 50-lap program awarding a $53,000 payday; the largest winner’s share on the 2020 schedule, as well as one of the largest paying events in sprint car racing.

Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway will each host the All Stars for the second time in less than a month on Friday and Saturday, September 18 & 19, respectively, with Friday’s visit to The Grove awarding the winner a guaranteed starting spot for Saturday’s $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic in the Pigeon Hills.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2020 campaign with a visit to Eldora Speedway on Saturday, September 26. Known formally as 4-Crown Nationals weekend, the All Stars will be joined by all three national touring divisions of the United States Auto Club.

2020 All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule:
2/5/2020 Volusia Speedway Park
2/6/2020 Volusia Speedway Park
2/10/2020 East Bay Raceway Park
2/11/2020 East Bay Raceway Park
4/10/2020 Attica Raceway Park
4/11/2020 Attica Raceway Park
4/16/2020 Virginia Motor Speedway
4/17/2020 Williams Grove Speedway
4/18/2020 Port Royal Speedway
4/19/2020 Bedford Speedway
4/25/2020 Wayne County Speedway
5/1/2020 Lernerville Speedway
5/2/2020 Sharon Speedway
5/15/2020 I-96 Speedway
5/16/2020 Gas City Speedway
5/17/2020 Kokomo Speedway
5/23/2020 Port Royal Speedway
5/24/2020 Port Royal Speedway
5/29/2020 Wilmot Raceway
5/30/2020 Plymouth Dirt Track
5/31/2020 Angell Park Speedway
6/5/2020 Outlaw Speedway
6/6/2020 Stateline Speedway
6/7/2020 Weedsport Speedway
6/12/2020 Attica Raceway Park
6/13/2020 Eldora Speedway
6/14/2020 Waynesfield Raceway Park
6/15/2020 Wayne County Speedway
6/16/2020 Sharon Speedway
6/17/2020 Muskingum County Speedway
6/18/2020 Fremont Speedway
6/19/2020 Limaland Motorsports Park
6/20/2020 Portsmouth Raceway Park
7/3/2020 Attica Raceway Park
7/4/2020 Fremont Speedway
7/11/2020 Sharon Speedway
7/24/2020 Jacksonville Speedway
7/25/2020 Tri-City Speedway
7/31/2020 Jackson Motorplex
8/1/2020 Knoxville Raceway
8/2/2020 34 Raceway
8/21/2020 I-96 Speedway
8/22/2020 Plymouth Speedway
8/27/2020 Grandview Speedway
8/28/2020 Williams Grove Speedway
8/29/2020 Lincoln Speedway
8/30/2020 Bedford Speedway
9/4/2020 Attica Raceway Park
9/5/2020 Attica Raceway Park
9/6/2020 Wayne County Speedway
9/11/2020 Port Royal Speedway
9/12/2020 Port Royal Speedway
9/18/2020 Williams Grove Speedway
9/19/2020 Lincoln Speedway
9/26/2020 Eldora Speedway

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 345 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel caps 2019 All Star title run with 4-Crown Nationals triumph at Eldora Speedway

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 28, 2019) - Aaron Reutzel’s 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship campaign could not have ended more appropriately. Not only did the Clute, Texas-native cap his season with a 16th Series victory, his sixth during the month of September, but Reutzel did so during the 38th running of Eldora Speedway’s historic 4-Crown Nationals; a second consecutive victory for the Texan during Eldora’s season-ending program.

Certainly an ongoing trend in 2019, Aaron Reutzel and Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports officially etched their names in All Star Circuit of Champions history books yet again, this time as an All Star champion for a second consecutive season. Although clinching the 2019 title at the conclusion of the evening's pill draw, the 4-Crown Nationals triumph certainly put an exclamation point on their season.

Six-time Series champion, Dale Blaney, wrapped-up his 2019 campaign alongside McGhee Motorsports with a runner-up finish in the final championship standings, followed by a pair of rookie contenders, Cory Eliason and Brock Zearfoss, who finished third and fourth, respectively, and Paul McMahan.

“I can’t thank Mike and Josh Baughman enough for believing in me and believing in what this team can do. I’m blessed to be the guy who gets to wheel this car,” Aaron Reutzel explained, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Nattress Construction/No. 87 sprint car. “It’s unbelievable what we have been able to accomplish since we started.”

Starting sixth on the 4-Crown Nationals grid, Reutzel’s path to the top of the charts required finesse, as well as patience, ultimately forced to battle by a handful of the sport’s finest including Gio Scelzi, Cory Eliason, Cale Conley and Cale Thomas.

After moving ahead one position during the initial start, it took Reutzel until lap five to advance one more, this time driving by West Virginia's Cale Conley to takeover the fourth spot. Meanwhile, Fairland, Indiana’s Cale Thomas was the man in control, utilizing the outside-pole position aboard Ron Gorby’s No. G1 to lead the first six circuits.

Despite a stout pace around Eldora Speedway’s infamous top groove, Thomas’ reign quickly ran out as Cory Eliason made his presence known on lap seven. A diving slider through turns three and four allowed Eliason to gain the top spot, now with Thomas, Gio Scelzi and Reutzel in tow. Unfortunately for Thomas, his run in the top-five ended on lap ten, as incidental contact between himself and Aaron Reutzel led to a 360 degree spin between turns three and four. The spin eventually signaled a caution forcing Thomas to restart at the tail of the field.

With the ensuing single-file restart on his side, it would only take Reutzel one circuit to move his way into the second spot, utilizing the middle line through turns one and two to slingshot around Gio Scelzi.

The main event’s second and final caution appeared on lap 15 setting up a near-identical situation for Retuzel and Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports. Using one lap to set himself up before capitalizing one circuit later, Reutzel’s winning maneuver occurred on lap 16, this time sliding by fellow All Star full-timer, Cory Eliason, with a bold move through turns one and two.

Driving by Thomas early, Eliason had been in command since lap seven.

It was a clear path for Reutzel during his first six circuits in command, but slower traffic soon entered the picture. As lapped cars started to multiply, Eliason seemed to make progress, eventually shrinking Reutzel’s command during their first few laps in traffic. Feeling a sense of pressure, Reutzel quickly found another gear took off, immediately pulling away from the Rudeen Racing entry. By the time the final checkers flew on lap 25, the gap was pushing three seconds.

Gio Scelzi held strong to finish just behind Eliason and Reutzel, followed by Buddy Kofoid and Dale Blaney.

“When I got the lead, I could kinda see the gap I was putting on Cory,” Aaron Reutzel said referring to the Eldora big screen. “I saw when he was getting back to me a little bit, so I kinda searched around and found something else. The big screen definitely helped out here. You can see where other people are and where other people are running. I was way better on the short runs and definitely needed that last caution.”

“I knew [Aaron Reutzel] was going to be there at some stage. We were rolling pretty good. I guess I hung on the wing valve a little too much,” Cory Eliason explained. “I couldn’t figure out why we got so tight at the end. It wasn’t until after the checkers when I looked up and realized what had happened. We were really good really early. I was just trying to pace it and save myself for the end.”

“We didn’t do it from the front row tonight,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “There have been a lot of naysayers the last month or so saying that we’ve only been able to win from of the front row. We drew the worst [dash] pill we could draw tonight. Hopefully that will give them something else to talk about. This has been an absolute dream season. What a way to cap it off.”

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - September 28, 2019:
Event: 38th Annual 4-Crown Nationals
Entries: 42
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 13.258 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Gio Scelzi - 13.195 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Greg Wilson
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cale Conley
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: James McFadden
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Buddy Kofoid
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Brock Zearfoss
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cale Conley
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Cale Thomas
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Lee Jacobs
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Mason Daniel (+6)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (16-25)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Landon Lalonde
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi, 13.195; 2. 99b-Brady Bacon, 13.332; 3. G1-Cale Thomas, 13.432; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.441; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.471; 6. J4-John Garvin, 13.771; 7. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.784; 8. 9j-Dean Jacobs, 14.086; 9. 4X-Bradley Ashford, 14.158

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.244; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.545; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.594; 4. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.597; 5. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.734; 6. 23-Stuart Brubaker, 13.913; 7. 35-Zach Hampton, 14.027; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 14.065; 9. 16c-Ricky Peterson, 14.095

Group (C)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.413; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.518; 3. 9-James McFadden, 13.615; 4. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 13.663; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.758; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.795; 7. 97-Max Stambaugh, 13.855; 8. 5B-Chad Blonde, NT

Group (D)
1. 67-Buddy Kofoid, 13.585; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.714; 3. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.782; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 13.897; 5. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 13.906; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.944; 7. 71m-Paul May, 14.005; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 14.039

Group (E)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.402; 2. 12N-Joey Saldana, 13.472; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.560; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.784; 5. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.815; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.906; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.998; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.060

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 2. G1-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 99B-Brady Bacon [3]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 6. 9J-Dean Jacobs [8]; 7. J4-John Garvin [6]; 8. 4X-Bradley Ashford [9]; 9. 70X-Justin Peck [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 33M-Mason Daniel [5]; 5. 21N-Frankie Nervo [8]; 6. 16C-Ricky Peterson [9]; 7. 23-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [7]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [2]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 9-James McFadden [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 49D-Shawn Dancer [1]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 6. 97-Max Stambaugh [7]; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 8. 5B-Chad Blonde [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 67-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney [3]; 5. 20B-Cody Bova [1]; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [5]; 7. 71M-Paul May [7]; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 12N-Joey Saldana [3]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [1]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [5]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [6]; 4. 9-James McFadden [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. G1-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 4. 67-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah [5]; 6. 99B-Brady Bacon [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 3. 2C-Wayne Johnson [5]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 5. 9J-Dean Jacobs [10]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [7]; 7. 97-Max Stambaugh [8]; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo [6]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [13]; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre [19]; 11. 71M-Paul May [16]; 12. 40-George Hobaugh [14]; 13. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [9]; 14. 23-Stuart Brubaker [15]; 15. 35-Zach Hampton [17]; 16. 70M-Henry Malcuit [18]; 17. 4X-Bradley Ashford [20]; 18. 20B-Cody Bova [4]; 19. 16C-Ricky Peterson [11]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 67-Buddy Kofoid [8]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah [10]; 9. 24-Rico Abreu [14]; 10. 9-James McFadden [7]; 11. 99B-Brady Bacon [12]; 12. 70-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 13. 33M-Mason Daniel [19]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 15. 98H-Dave Blaney [18]; 16. 12N-Joey Saldana [13]; 17. 81-Lee Jacobs [21]; 18. 5T-Travis Philo [24]; 19. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [20]; 20. 2C-Wayne Johnson [23]; 21. 49D-Shawn Dancer [15]; 22. 99-Skylar Gee [22]; 23. G1-Cale Thomas [2]; 24. 40-George Hobaugh [25]; 25. 45-Trevor Baker [16] Lap Leaders: Cale Thomas (1-6), Cory Eliason (7-15), Aaron Reutzel (16-25)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (FINAL):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5736
2. Dale Blaney - 5578
3. Cory Eliason - 5524
4. Brock Zearfoss - 5388
5. Paul McMahan - 5342
6. Greg Wilson - 5104
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4874
8. Skylar Gee - 4874
9. George Hobaugh - 4190
10. Justin Peck - 3852

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/30/2019): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/31/2019): Brock Zearfoss (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (9/2/2019): Cap Henry
Bedford Speedway, Pa. (9/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (11)
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/6/2019): Trey Starks
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (9/7/2019): Aaron Reutzel (12)
Atomic Speedway, Ohio (9/12/2019): James McFadden (3)
Atomic Speedway, Ohio (9/13/2019): James McFadden (4)
Atomic Speedway, Ohio (9/14/2019): Aaron Reutzel (13)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (9/20/2019): Aaron Reutzel (14)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (9/21/2019): Brian Montieth
Hagerstown Speedway, Md. (9/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (15)
Eldora Speedway, Ohio (9/28/2019): Aaron Reutzel (16)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 339 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

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The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel scores 15th All Star victory of 2019 in dominating fashion at Hagerstown Speedway

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (September 22, 2019) - For the first time in over 36 years, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 made their presence at the half-mile at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland. The near-four decade hiatus may have created some uncertainty for many of the full-time All Stars attempting to tackle the northern Maryland oval, but if one thing was for certain at the conclusion of Sunday’s visit, nobody was a match for Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel.

Reutzel, driver of the familiar Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Dissolvalloy/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/No. 87 sprint car, started from the pole position on the Hagerstown grid and never missed a beat, eventually leading all 30 circuits while maintaining a lead pushing four circuits during different segments of the main event. For Reutzel, the $5,000 triumph increases his season win count to 15, five of which taking shape during the month of September.

In addition, the Hagerstown Speedway victory all but sealed Reutzel’s 2019 All Star championship fate. Taking into consideration his 148-point lead over Dale Blaney, a simple qualifying attempt during the Eldora Speedway finale on Saturday, September 28, will make his title official.

“We had a phenomenal race car, that’s for sure,” Aaron Reutzel explained in Hagerstown Speedway victory lane. “I felt like I could go anywhere. When you have a car that good, you can kinda go around there at your own pace and save your stuff. Having a tire at the end is a big deal in racing today. The way these race tracks are out here, you have to have a tire at the end.”

Reutzel’s campaign at the front of the field was interrupted by a pair of cautions, one on lap seven and another on lap 21. Despite each of the stoppages snapping commanding leads, just over two seconds on lap six and just under three seconds on lap 20, Reutzel remained collected. In fact, the only instance of pressure from a fellow competitor occurred during a segment of green flag action in traffic when Danny Dietrich, who started third on the grid, drove into second on lap 15, next setting his aim on Reutzel. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-native was able to continue to use slower cars to a slight advantage, ultimately chopping Reutzel’s four-second command down to 2.9 seconds just before the lap 21 caution.

Although the ensuing restart set-up a prime opportunity for Dietrich to pounce, his speed proved no match for Reutzel’s mobility in clean air. The Texan quickly escaped and built a lead that equaled 2.59 seconds by the time the final checkers flew.

Freddie Rahmer followed Dietrich and Reutzel to the finish, with Dale Blaney and Brian Brown in tow.

“I have bills to pay,” Aaron Reutzel laughed when discussing a successful last few weeks. “We are all out here having fun, but we continue to work really hard. We want to win. The whole team wants to win. And we have a lot of people who help make this all possible, my crew, Cheeseburger and Jim Bob, included.”

Last on the schedule, but packed with plenty of prestige, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2019 campaign with one final stop in the Buckeye State, set to invade the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for the 48th running of the 4-Crown Nationals.

Joining the stage with all three national touring divisions of the United States Auto Club (USAC), Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will invade the highbanks of Eldora Speedway on Saturday, September 28. Not only will the Series crown a 2019 champion, but the 4-Crown Nationals program will award a $5,000 payday.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Eldora Speedway’s 4-Crown Nationals should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Hagerstown Speedway - September 22, 2019:
Entries: 31
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 16.224 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich - 16.588 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Aaron Reutzel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Logan Wagner
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Christopher Bell
JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Dale Blaney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Trey Starks
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Anthony Macri (+11)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.588; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi, 16.609; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.613; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.715; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.875; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.189; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.505; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.370

Group (B)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.665; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.770; 3. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.949; 4. 55-Mike Wagner, 17.157; 5. 44-Trey Starks, 17.161; 6. 70X-Justin Peck, 17.175; 7. 42-Sye Lynch, 17.202; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.243

Group (C)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 16.867; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.942; 3. 9-James McFadden, 16.961; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 17.047; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.122; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.219; 7. 11S-TJ Stutts, 17.282; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton, 17.503

Group (D)
1. 98H-Dave Blaney, 17.186; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.310; 3. 91-Anthony Fiore, 17.382; 4. 21B-Christopher Bell, 17.461; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney, 17.546; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard, 17.742; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 18.046

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1-Logan Wagner [2]; 2. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [8]; 6. 70X-Justin Peck [6]; 7. 42-Sye Lynch [7]; 8. 44-Trey Starks [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [2]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 11S-TJ Stutts [7]; 8. 14T-Tyler Walton [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21B-Christopher Bell [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 3. 98H-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore [2]; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 21B-Christopher Bell [4]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [5]; 5. 9-James McFadden [1]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [2]; 4. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 7. 14T-Tyler Walton [10]; 8. 11S-TJ Stutts [7]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 10. 12W-Troy Fraker [11]; 11. 99M-Kyle Moody [3]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [12]; 6. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 7. 55-Mike Wagner [6]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [19]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 10. 5-Dylan Cisney [17]; 11. 70-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 12. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 13. 98H-Dave Blaney [13]; 14. 9-James McFadden [9]; 15. 21B-Christopher Bell [5]; 16. 2M-Kerry Madsen [14]; 17. 70X-Justin Peck [23]; 18. 44-Trey Starks [21]; 19. 99-Skylar Gee [22]; 20. 13-Paul McMahan [16]; 21. O7-Gerard McIntyre [18]; 22. 49H-Bradley Howard [24]; 23. 40-George Hobaugh [25]; 24. 91-Anthony Fiore [20]; 25. 69K-Lance Dewease [15] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/22/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5586
2. Dale Blaney - 5438
3. Cory Eliason - 5378
4. Brock Zearfoss - 5262
5. Paul McMahan - 5220
6. Greg Wilson - 4966
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4784
8. Skylar Gee - 4768
9. George Hobaugh - 4088
10. Justin Peck - 3762

 

 

Brian Montieth gets by Aaron Reutzel to score Dirt Classic 6 victory worth $20,000

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (September 22, 2019) - Earning a second $20,000 Dirt Classic victory at the ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway is a feat in itself, but to hold back a hard-charging Danny Dietrich, as well as one the nation’s leading sprint car winners, Aaron Reutzel, in the process is down right impressive.

Known as ‘The Edge,’ Brian Montieth, a name certainly synonymous with victories and championships in the Pigeon Hills, accomplished such a feat, leading the final 16 circuits on Saturday night, September 21, to secure his place in Dirt Classic history, again.

“The boys do all of their homework. I’m just the lucky one who gets to stand up here,” a humble Brian Montieth said in Lincoln Speedway victory lane, who earned his first Dirt Classic title in 2015. “All the work is done at the shop through the week. I just can’t thank everyone enough.”

Although starting from the pole position, Montieth, driver of the H&H Contractor/XXX Chassis/Beerhill Gang/No. 21 sprint car, did not take command for the first time until lap 25, wrapping-up what turned out to be a 24-lap battle with recent Tommy Classic winner and current Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 point leader, Aaron Reutzel.

Utilizing his well-known line around the outer edge of the speedway, Montieth stalked Reutzel lap after lap before executing his winning move in turns three and four, eventually slingshotting around the 14-time All Star Circuit of Champions winner in 2019 to take control before the leaders raced back to the flatstand.

A red flag period on lap 11 for Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri, who was battling within the top-five at the time of the caution, incidentally set the stage for Montieth’s eventual takeover. The ensuing restart allowed Reutzel the opportunity to control in clean air, but Montieth stayed in his tracks, eventually knocking down Reutzel’s command that pushed to 1.5 seconds on lap 17 to less than a second by lap 20.

By lap 21, the top-two, as well as Dietrich, who raced into third from 18th on lap 13, were under a blanket. With slower traffic now creating a road black for Reutzel around the bottom of the speedway, Montieth jumped to the top and made his move, executing his slingshot action in turn three of lap 25. “This is great for the team leading into the next few weeks,” Brian Montieth said. “Honestly, leading here sucks in lapped traffic. Aaron (Reutzel) was doing everything he had to do. I just got lucky and was able to get around him.”

Using a last lap pass to also get around Aaron Reutzel, Dietrich chased Montieth to the final checkers, followed by Reutzel, Freddie Rahmer and Brian Brown. The All Star triumph bumps Montieth’s win total to five with the Series, four of which at Lincoln Speedway.

“Love me or hate me, sounds like everyone enjoyed that one,” an elated Danny Dietrich said. “I feel like all we can do is run second here. Maybe next year we can do one better.”

A quick drive south of the Mason-Dixon will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions to their third and final destination of the weekend: Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland. Although a staple on the annual Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek schedule, Hagerstown Speedway has not hosted an All Star program since 1983, but that will change on Sunday, September 22, when the Series invades for a shot at $5,000.

Those seeking additional news and notes such as gate times and ticket prices should visit Hagerstown Speedway live on the Web at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway - September 21, 2019: Event: Dirt Classic 6 Entries: 49 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.599 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.492 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Aaron Reutzel All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jimmy Siegel Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brian Brown Mobil 1 Heat #4: Paul McMahan Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Anthony Macri Ford Performance Heat #6: Dylan Norris All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #7: Glenndon Forsythe Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #8: Brian Montieth Mobil 1 Heat #9: Chase Dietz Kistler Racing Products Heat #10: Trey Starks Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Lance Dewease Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brian Montieth MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Danny Dietrich (+16) Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (1-24) Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Gio Scelzi (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.492; 2. 59-Jim Siegel, 13.567; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 13.649; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.690; 5. 9-James McFadden, 13.705; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.721; 7. 87k-Alan Krimes, 13.733; 8. 21m-Brian Montieth, 13.746; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.797; 10. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.801; 11. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 13.811; 12. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.819; 13. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.827; 14. 1X-Chad Trout, 13.858; 15. 5-Dylan Cisney, 13.858; 16. 71-Gio Scelzi, 13.859; 17. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.864; 18. 69K-Lance Dewease, 13.872; 19. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.892; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.932; 21. 14T-Tyler Walton, 13.942; 22. 72-Ryan Smith, 13.950; 23. 29-Dan Shetler, 13.958; 24. 75-Chase Dietz, 14.015; 25. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.015; 26. 11S-TJ Stutts, 14.022; 27. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 14.024; 28. 19m-Landon Myers, 14.035; 29. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 14.054; 30. 39-Cory Haas, 14.082; 31. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 14.085; 32. 15-Adam Wilt, 14.106; 33. 2-AJ Flick, 14.132; 34. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 14.145; 35. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 14.145; 36. 1-Tim Wagaman, 14.183; 37. 16-Matt Campbell, 14.187; 38. 37-JJ Grasso, 14.222; 39. 5H-Jeff Halligan, 14.266; 40. 44s-Trey Starks, 14.335; 41. 44-Dylan Norris, 14.339; 42. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 14.362; 43. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.388; 44. 10-Joe Kata, 14.405; 45. 73B-Brett Michalski, 14.468; 46. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.507; 47. 21t-Scott Fisher, 14.577; 48. 11-Dale Blaney, 99.998; 49. 97-Brie Hershey, 99.999

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 14T-Tyler Walton [5]; 6. 11S-TJ Stutts [6]; 7. 1-Tim Wagaman [8]; 8. 69-Tim Glatfelter [7]; 9. 44-Dylan Norris [9]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [10]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 59-Jim Siegel [1]; 2. 87K-Alan Krimes [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [4]; 5. 72-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 16-Matt Campbell [8]; 7. 15-Adam Wilt [7]; 8. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [9]; 9. 24-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 10. 21T-Scott Fisher [10]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 21M-Brian Montieth [2]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 37-JJ Grasso [8]; 6. 19M-Landon Myers [6]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [7]; 8. 29-Dan Shetler [5]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 10. 11-Dale Blaney [10]

Heat #4 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 75-Chase Dietz [5]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 6. 88-Brandon Rahmer [6]; 7. 10-Joe Kata [9]; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall [7]; 9. 5H-Jeff Halligan [8]; 10. 97-Brie Hershey [10]

Heat #5 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney [3]; 4. 39-Cory Haas [6]; 5. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 7. 44S-Trey Starks [8]; 8. 9-James McFadden [1]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [7]

Heat #6 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 44-Dylan Norris [1]; 2. 14T-Tyler Walton [5]; 3. 1-Tim Wagaman [2]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [7]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 11S-TJ Stutts [4]; 8. 69-Tim Glatfelter [3]; 9. 71-Gio Scelzi [6]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [10]

Heat #7- Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [1]; 2. 15-Adam Wilt [3]; 3. 72-Ryan Smith [5]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 6. 59-Jim Siegel [9]; 7. 16-Matt Campbell [2]; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes [8]; 9. 24-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 10. 21T-Scott Fisher [10]

Heat #8 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 21M-Brian Montieth [8]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [3]; 4. 37-JJ Grasso [2]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 7. 70X-Justin Peck [7]; 8. 19M-Landon Myers [4]; 9. 29-Dan Shetler [5]; 10. 11-Dale Blaney [10]

Heat #9 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 75-Chase Dietz [5]; 2. 5H-Jeff Halligan [2]; 3. 88-Brandon Rahmer [4]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [7]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 8. 10-Joe Kata [1]; 9. 55K-Robbie Kendall [3]; 10. 97-Brie Hershey [10]

Heat #10 - Group (A) (8 Laps) 1. 44S-Trey Starks [2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [8]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 73B-Brett Michalski [1]; 6. 39-Cory Haas [4]; 7. 9-James McFadden [9]; 8. 5-Dylan Cisney [7]; 9. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney [1]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer [5]; 5. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 6. 15-Adam Wilt [6]; 7. 39-Cory Haas [7]; 8. 11S-TJ Stutts [9]; 9. 37-JJ Grasso [11]; 10. 2-AJ Flick [8]; 11. 1-Tim Wagaman [12]; 12. 44-Dylan Norris [16]; 13. 44s-Trey Starks [10]; 14. 73B-Brett Michalski [18]; 15. 21t-Scott Fisher [20]; 16. 5H-Jeff Halligan [17]; 17. 40-George Hobaugh [19]; 18. 11-Dale Blaney [21]; 19. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [14]; 20. 19m-Landon Myers [13]; 21. 29-Dan Shetler [15]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 21m-Brian Montieth [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [18]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [7]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 6. 59-Jim Siegel [5]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 8. 87k-Alan Krimes [9]; 9. 70-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 10. 2M-Kerry Madsen [12]; 11. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 12. 88-Brandon Rahmer [24]; 13. 69K-Lance Dewease [21]; 14. O7-Gerard McIntyre [23]; 15. 75-Chase Dietz [13]; 16. 99-Skylar Gee [11]; 17. 73B-Brett Michalski [26]; 18. 70X-Justin Peck [15]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson [27]; 20. 99M-Kyle Moody [14]; 21. 9-James McFadden [20]; 22. 21T-Scott Fisher [28]; 23. 5-Dylan Cisney [22]; 24. 72-Ryan Smith [19]; 25. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 26. 1X-Chad Trout [17]; 27. 14T-Tyler Walton [16]; 28. 11-Dale Blaney [25]Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-24), Brian Montieth (25-40)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/21/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 5436 2. Dale Blaney - 5296 3. Cory Eliason - 5246 4. Brock Zearfoss - 5134 5. Paul McMahan - 5110 6. Greg Wilson - 4876 7. Gerard McIntyre - 4676 8. Skylar Gee - 4656 9. George Hobaugh - 3984 10. Justin Peck - 3646

 

 

Aaron Reutzel leads All Stars to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane for second time of 2019

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (September 20, 2019) - Less than a month after etching his name in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 history books by becoming the first full-time Series regular to defeat the Pennsylvania Posse at Williams Grove Speedway, Clute, Texas-native Aaron Reutzel achieved the once-elusive feat yet again, this time during Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial competition on Friday night, September 20.

Ultimately a wire-to-wire performance by the defending All Star champion, the route to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane was far from plain sailing, as Reutzel was forced to withstand continuous pressure from Kasey Kahne Racing’s James McFadden, as well as a late charge by The Grove’s all-time win leader, Lance Dewease. Impressive enough, Reutzel’s victory bumps his All Star win total to an impressive 14 in 2019, simultaneously increasing his championship point lead to 98 markers over six-time champion, Dale Blaney.

Despite a last-ditch effort to drive around Reutzel during the final two circuits, Dewease was forced to settle for second, followed by Gio Scelzi, James McFadden and Brian Montieth.

“Hats off to this crew. This was one hell of a team effort,” an elated Aaron Reutzel said in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/No. 87 sprint car. “Twenty second laps around this place is really hard. We’ve been working at trying to get better in the slick. Tonight, we basically opened our Port Royal notebook and put that in our car. It was like magic again. Our format is nice because it gives us a chance to test. It’s nice to go out in the dash and try things.”

Launching to a convincing command right from the drop of the green, Aaron Reutzel led the first handful of circuits without a hiccup keeping McFadden, Dewease and Scelzi in check as the first eight circuits checked off the counter. Just as the lead cars were about to hit slower traffic for the first time, yellow flags appeared giving Reutzel the opportunity to start fresh in clean air.

When green flag action commenced, Reutzel returned to his familiar pace, once again relying on the cushion through turns one and two and the bottom groove through turns three and four. By the time the Texan found the back of the field on lap 18, McFadden and Dewease had found Reutzel, soon creating a three-car battle for the top spot.

Lap after lap, McFadden hounded Reutzel for the lead keeping the No. 87 within a car length through lap 27. In a desperate attempt to drive around Reutzel the following circuit, McFadden charged to the top of the corner at the entrance of turn three, hoping to use the cushion as a slingshot to drive around the All Star point leader. Unfortunately for McFadden, the move to the top proved costly, eventually resulting in a pair of lost spots to Dewease and Gio Scelzi.

Now with Reutzel in clear view, Dewease attempted to chase down the front-runner during the final two circuits. Although closing in to a half second, Dewease was out of time.

“I kept watching the scoreboard and I kept seeing McFadden in second,” Reutzel continued. “When Dewease got into second, I could kinda hear someone behind me. I wanted to try and run harder, but at the same time, I didn’t want to get caught up in any of the lapped cars.”

The Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial triumph earned Reutzel $6,000.

The sixth running of the prestigious Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, will follow Williams Grove action on Saturday, September 21. Utilizing a unique format to help determine the evening’s outcome, complete with two rounds of heat race action, the 2019 Dirt Classic champion will leave with a $20,000 winner’s share, a monster portion of the $60,000+ purse that will be handed out at the conclusion of the evening's main event. Hot laps are set to fire off at 6:30 p.m., sharp.

Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lincoln Speedway live on the Web at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - September 20, 2019: Event: Tommy Hinnershitz Classic Entries: 37 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Ryan Smith - 16.842 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Gio Scelzi - 16.718 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Brock Zearfoss All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Kerry Madsen Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel Mobil 1 Heat #4: Cory Eliason JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Gio Scelzi Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Freddie Rahmer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Freddie Rahmer (+10) Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (1-30) Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Steve Buckwalter (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.947; 2. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 17.160; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.276; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 17.328; 5. 58-Jeff Halligan, 17.386; 6. 11-Dale Blaney, 17.436; 7. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.463; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.471; 9. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 17.501; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.938

Group (B) 1. 1X-Chad Trout, 16.859; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 16.869; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 17.103; 4. 21m-Brian Montieth, 17.138; 5. 39-Cory Haas, 17.273; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.585; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.605; 8. 70X-Justin Peck, 17.707; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser, 17.745

Group (C) 1. 9-James McFadden, 17.121; 2. 11S-TJ Stutts, 17.251; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 17.288; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.470; 5. 23-Chris Arnold, 17.527; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.644; 7. 12-Barry Shearer, 18.063; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.515; 9. 33-Jared Esh, 35.682

Group (D) 1. 71-Gio Scelzi, 16.718; 2. 72-Ryan Smith, 16.850; 3. 19m-Landon Myers, 17.100; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.143; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.178; 6. 1W-Matt Campbell, 17.194; 7. 44-Trey Starks, 17.244; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.400; 9. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.688

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [6]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe [9]; 8. 58-Jeff Halligan [5]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 21M-Brian Montieth [1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 4. 39-Cory Haas [5]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [4]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 7. 70X-Justin Peck [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 9. 35-Tyler Reeser [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 9-James McFadden [4]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody [1]; 4. 23-Chris Arnold [5]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]; 7. 12-Barry Shearer [7]; 8. 11S-TJ Stutts [3]; 9. 33-Jared Esh [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 19M-Landon Myers [2]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. 1W-Matt Campbell [6]; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [9]; 8. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 9. 55K-Robbie Kendall [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 5. 72-Ryan Smith [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 71-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 21M-Brian Montieth [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 5. 19M-Landon Myers [1]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 5. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 6. 70X-Justin Peck [8]; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 8. 11S-TJ Stutts [10]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [14]; 10. 35-Tyler Reeser [15]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [12]; 12. 58-Jeff Halligan [11]; 13. 12W-Troy Fraker [5]; 14. 12-Barry Shearer [9]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [2]; 4. 9-James McFadden [3]; 5. 21M-Brian Montieth [4]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 8. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [12]; 10. 21-Brian Brown [11]; 11. 51-Freddie Rahmer [21]; 12. 72-Ryan Smith [9]; 13. 99M-Kyle Moody [13]; 14. 39-Cory Haas [15]; 15. 1W-Matt Campbell [18]; 16. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [14]; 17. 39M-Anthony Macri [22]; 18. 13-Paul McMahan [23]; 19. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [27]; 20. 70X-Justin Peck [25]; 21. 1X-Chad Trout [17]; 22. 11-Dale Blaney [19]; 23. 99-Skylar Gee [20]; 24. 23-Chris Arnold [16]; 25. 44-Trey Starks [24]; 26. 11S-TJ Stutts [26]; 27. 19M-Landon Myers [10] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/20/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 5292 2. Dale Blaney - 5194 3. Cory Eliason - 5118 4. Brock Zearfoss - 5002 5. Paul McMahan - 4974 6. Greg Wilson - 4764 7. Gerard McIntyre - 4554 8. Skylar Gee - 4538 9. George Hobaugh - 3894 10. Justin Peck - 3532

 

 

Aaron Reutzel outruns Cole Duncan in Dean Knittel Memorial finale for $12,554; Highest paying sprint car event in track history

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (September 14, 2019) - After winning the first two nights of competition at Atomic Speedway, Warrnambool, Australia’s James McFadden was a surefire favorite to claim the historic Saturday night payday and earn the weekend sweep, but defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titleholder, Aaron Reutzel, had something to say.

Just one week after claiming the largest payday of his career, as well as the largest payday in Port Royal Speedway history, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel etched his name in another set of sprint car racing history books, doing so by scoring the second edition of the Dean Knittel Memorial at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio - the largest paying sprint car event in the track’s storied history.

Nearly sweeping the entire evening program at the ‘Fastest 3/8-Mile Dirt Track in the Nation,’ Aaron Reutzel earned his $12,554 score in fantastic fashion, ultimately leading all 30 circuits while holding off charges by current track championship point leader and former Atomic Speedway Ohio Sprint Speedweek feature winner, Cole Duncan.

The victory bumped Reutzel’s All Star season win total to 13, now with 22 on his career. On a side note, despite not winning all three events at Atomic Speedway, Reutzel’s speed was still the topic of conversation, as the Series win leader set ‘quick time’ during all three programs.

“This is really cool,” Aaron Reutzel said in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting and Coating/No. 87 sprint car. “Hats off to the entire Knittel Family for putting up this kind of money for us to race for. From one driver to the next, we really appreciate it.”

Although Reutzel was on the point for all 30 laps, Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan did everything he could to drive around the current All Star Circuit of Champions point leader. A quick, but abrasive racing surface did make things difficult for Duncan, but on more than one occasion, the local favorite put himself in position to capitalize.

The main event’s second and final caution, the first being on lap two for Paul McMahan who stopped on the backstretch, set-up Duncan’s eventual late-race surge for the lead. Helping set Duncan’s stage, traffic entered the picture on lap 18 ultimately slowing Reutzel’s pace around the middle and top of the speedway.

By lap 21, Duncan was all over the back bumper of Aaron Reutzel, chasing the Texan as the duo started to enter slower traffic. Despite keeping pace with the defending All Star champion for the next three circuits, Reutzel soon discovered another gear, eventually finding a way to put a lapped car between himself and Duncan. The trend continued on lap 26 when Reutzel found his way around another slower car, now separating himself from Duncan with two lappers. By the time the final checkers flew, Reutzel’s command was nearly two seconds.

“I felt like I was good enough to win the last two nights, but I kinda gave them away,” Reutzel continued. “I got a phone call from the guys at Fischer Body Shop today and they were kinda giving me a hard time. I wanted to make sure I didn’t give this one up.”

Cole Duncan held on to finish second, followed by Jimmy Stinson, Chad Kemenah and Dale Blaney.

It was announced during opening ceremonies that the 2020 edition of the Dean Knittel Memorial will award a $15,554 top prize.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their final month of competition with one last multi-race road trip, and by no surprise considering their latest travel trends, the traveling sprint car wheelmen will hit the Keystone State, ready to invade Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway, yet again, on Friday and Saturday, September 20 & 21. On top of that, Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland, will host the All Stars on Sunday, September 22.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - September 14, 2019:
Event: 2nd Annual Dean Knittel Memorial
Entries: 39
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cole Duncan - 12.124 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.663 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brinton Marvel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dale Blaney
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Cole Duncan
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Greg Wilson
Non-Qualifier Event: Gerard McIntyre
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cap Henry (+7)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Gerard McIntyre
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.663; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.766; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.814; 4. 35-Zach Hampton, 11.903; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.033; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 12.097; 7. 45-Trevor Baker, 12.787; 8. 27-Cody Gallogly, 12.967; 9. J4-John Garvin, 13.030; 10. 44-Charlie Vest, 13.779

Group (B)
1. 9-James McFadden, 11.792; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.004; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 12.293; 4. 21-Brinton Marvel, 12.340; 5. 2-Nathan Skaggs, 12.382; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 12.463; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.807; 8. OOH-Hunter Lynch, 12.908; 9. 15-Mitch Harble, 12.910; 10. 40I-Mark Imler, 13.555

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.720; 2. 14-Tim Shaffer, 11.801; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 11.840; 4. 11-Dale Blaney, 11.920; 5. G1-Cale Thomas, 12.095; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 12.200; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.306; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.504; 9. 42-Sye Lynch, 12.531; 10. 9J-Dean Jacobs, 12.635

Group (D)
1. 70X-Justin Peck, 12.042; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.207; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah, 12.537; 4. 60-Kory Crabtree, 12.650; 5. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 12.653; 6. 54-Danny Smith, 12.887; 7. 4D-Josh Davis, 13.032; 8. 9W-Lance Webb, 13.246; 9. 1B-Keith Baxter, 13.336

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 6. 27-Cody Gallogly [8]; 7. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 8. J4-John Garvin [9]; 9. 44-Charlie Vest [10]; 10. 35-Zach Hampton [1]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21-Brinton Marvel [1]; 2. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. OOH-Hunter Lynch [8]; 6. 15-Mitch Harble [9]; 7. 2-Nathan Skaggs [5]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [7]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [10]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 14-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 9. 9J-Dean Jacobs [10]; 10. G1-Cale Thomas [5]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 60-Kory Crabtree [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. 1B-Keith Baxter [9]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 4D-Josh Davis [7]; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair [5]; 8. 9W-Lance Webb [8]; 9. 54-Danny Smith [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 21-Brinton Marvel [3]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 4. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 60-Kory Crabtree [4]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [5]

Non-Qualifiers Event (12 Laps)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 2-Nathan Skaggs [2]; 3. 9J-Dean Jacobs [8]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 5. 15-Mitch Harble [7]; 6. J4-John Garvin [5]; 7. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [12]; 9. 9W-Lance Webb [10]; 10. 44-Charlie Vest [11]; 11. 35-Zach Hampton [3]; 12. 40I-Mark Imler [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 2. 4D-Josh Davis [6]; 3. G1-Cale Thomas [2]; 4. 27-Cody Gallogly [5]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 2-Nathan Skaggs [8]; 7. 35-Zach Hampton [1]; 8. 45-Trevor Baker [10]; 9. J4-John Garvin [13]; 10. 42-Sye Lynch [11]; 11. 15-Mitch Harble [4]; 12. 9J-Dean Jacobs [15]; 13. 40I-Mark Imler [17]; 14. 9W-Lance Webb [14]; 15. 44-Charlie Vest [18]; 16. 83X-Nate Reeser [12]; 17. 54-Danny Smith [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [7]; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [10]; 6. 9-James McFadden [11]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [16]; 10. 14-Tim Shaffer [12]; 11. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 12. 60-Kory Crabtree [6]; 13. 70X-Justin Peck [17]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee [15]; 15. A79-Brandon Wimmer [18]; 16. G1-Cale Thomas [23]; 17. W20-Greg Wilson [21]; 18. 54-Danny Smith [25]; 19. 21-Brinton Marvel [3]; 20. 4D-Josh Davis [22]; 21. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 22. OOH-Hunter Lynch [20]; 23. 1B-Keith Baxter [19]; 24. 27-Cody Gallogly [24]; 25. 26-Cory Eliason [9] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/14/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5142
2. Dale Blaney - 5088
3. Cory Eliason - 4982
4. Brock Zearfoss - 4868
5. Paul McMahan - 4860
6. Greg Wilson - 4674
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4464
8. Skylar Gee - 4434
9. George Hobaugh - 3804
10. Justin Peck - 3422

 

 

James McFadden is two-for-two at Atomic; Scores ‘Night Before The Knittel’ worth $5,054

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (September 13, 2019) - With plans to compete in Pennsylvania during the coming weekend, ‘Speedweek: Reloaded’ winner James McFadden was unsure of his team’s return to Atomic Speedway for Friday’s ‘Night Before The Knittel.’ Suffice it to say, the decision to stay in the Buckeye State proved exciting, as well as valuable.

For the second time in as many nights, Warrnambool, Australia’s James McFadden is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner in Chillicothe, Ohio. The victory, valued at $5,054 with the ‘54’ honoring the late Dean Knittel’s car number, was accomplished in convincing fashion, eventually driving by Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason on lap 16 before escaping to a lengthy command in traffic.

The multi-time World Series of Sprintcars champion now owns four All Star Circuit of Champions victories in 2019, all of which occurring in pairs: Plymouth Dirt Track and Jackson Motorplex on July 25 & 26, followed by back-to-back wins at Atomic Speedway on September 12 & 13.

Although no match for McFadden during the late stages of the 30-lapper, Cory Eliason chased the Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb entry to the final checkers, followed by Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing super sub Tim Shaffer, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel, and six-time Series champion, Chad Kemenah.

“Everyone knows the Kasey Kahne Racing guys, as well as the No. 9 cars, are some of the best in the world,” James McFadden said, driver of the Wicked Energy Gum/Team ASE/Curb.com/No. 9 sprint car. “They really make my job a lot easier. I certainly enjoy driving their car.”

Starting fourth on the feature grid, McFadden gained his first spot in the running order with only one lap knocked off the counter, as outside-pole sitter and lap one leader, Aaron Reutzel, lost his footing in turn two and fell off the edge of the speedway. Although Reutzel was able to quickly regain his momentum, multiple spots were lost, ultimately dropping from first to fourth.

After a caution on lap four, green flag competition returned with McFadden chasing Chad Kemenah and race leader Cory Eliason. Slower traffic entered the picture by lap nine giving McFadden the opportunity to close-in on the lead pair’s advantage. Just two circuits later, McFadden made a move, this time driving by Chad Kemenah with a long-range slide job through turns three and four. The move stuck, now switching his focus to Eliason.

As the laps clicked by, the road blocks widened, eventually leading to a three-to-four car, nose-to-tail battle amongst the top-four in traffic. Unaffected by lappers stacking up two and three wide ahead of him, McFadden remained collective and continued his pursuit of Eliason’s familiar No. 26.

Incidentally, the midpoint of the 30-lap program marked as the turning point for McFadden. Utilizing a near-perfect drive through the first and second corner on lap 16, McFadden exited turn two right on the back bumper of Eliason. Exercising his signature slider yet again, McFadden dove hard into turn three and drove right by the Rudeen Racing entry. By no surprise, the slider was a success, allowing McFadden to secure the lead by the time the cars reached the flagstand.

Although caution flags would reappear on lap 20, the quick momentum shift proved to be nothing but an advantage for McFadden, using the ensuing restart to escape to a near-straightaway margin.

The front-runners did encounter traffic one more time during the final five circuits, but McFadden was on point.

“Things were very similar in the end, maybe a little more slick than last night,” McFadden continued, who won the main event by a margin of victory equalling 1.4 seconds. “We weren’t very far off from where we were last night. Our base package is pretty good right now.”

The three-day All Star Circuit of Champions invasion of Atomic Speedway will conclude on Saturday evening, September 14, with the second running of the Dean Knittel Memorial. Headlined with a 30-lap main event awarding a $12,554 winner’s share, as well as a guaranteed $754 for each A-Main starter, the evening blockbuster will also hand out bonus money incentives for heat race winners ($154), dash winners ($454), overall fast qualifier ($554), most A-Main laps led ($354), and the A-Main’s hard charger, which will result in a $754 bonus.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Atomic Speedway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - September 13, 2019:
Event: ‘The Night Before The Knittel’
Entries: 37
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 11.638 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.361 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Brandon Wimmer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sye Lynch
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kory Crabtree
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Cory Eliason
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cory Eliason
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Cap Henry
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: James McFadden
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brock Zearfoss (+9)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: James McFadden (16-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Skylar Gee
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.361; 2. 70X-Justin Peck, 11.413; 3. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.631; 4. 4-Cap Henry, 11.669; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 11.690; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.757; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.939; 8. 9J-Dean Jacobs, 12.068; 9. 35-Zach Hampton, 12.081; 10. 9W-Lance Webb, 12.379

Group (B)
1. 14-Tim Shaffer, 11.461; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.475; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.586; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 11.749; 5. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 11.914; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.218; 7. 4D-Josh Davis, 12.245; 8. 27-Cody Gallogly, 12.403; 9. 4XX-Bradley Ashford, 12.411

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.430; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah, 11.725; 3. 40-George Hobaugh, 11.845; 4. 60-Kory Crabtree, 11.917; 5. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 11.933; 6. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 11.967; 7. OOH-Hunter Lynch, 12.323; 8. 1B-Keith Baxter, 12.670; 9. 44-Charlie Vest, 12.698

Group (D)
1. 21-Brinton Marvel, 11.492; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 11.532; 3. 9-James McFadden, 11.560; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.589; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 11.753; 6. 15-Mitch Harble, 11.928; 7. J4-John Garvin, 12.103; 8. 54-Danny Smith, 12.178; 9. 40i-Mark Imler, 12.548

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. A79-Brandon Wimmer [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 9J-Dean Jacobs [8]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 7. 9W-Lance Webb [10]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [9]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [1]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 2. 14-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser [6]; 7. 27-Cody Gallogly [8]; 8. 4D-Josh Davis [7]; 9. 4XX-Bradley Ashford [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 60-Kory Crabtree [1]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 5. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [5]; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter [8]; 7. 59-Bryan Nuckles [6]; 8. OOH-Hunter Lynch [7]; 9. 44-Charlie Vest [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [2]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 4. 21-Brinton Marvel [4]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 6. J4-John Garvin [7]; 7. 15-Mitch Harble [6]; 8. 54-Danny Smith [8]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer [3]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [2]; 3. 14-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. J4-John Garvin [4]; 3. 4D-Josh Davis [13]; 4. 1B-Keith Baxter [6]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 6. 9W-Lance Webb [9]; 7. 27-Cody Gallogly [10]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton [11]; 9. 4XX-Bradley Ashford [15]; 10. 40I-Mark Imler [16]; 11. 44-Charlie Vest [17]; 12. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 13. 83X-Nate Reeser [5]; 14. OOH-Hunter Lynch [14]; 15. 54-Danny Smith [12]; 16. 15-Mitch Harble [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 9-James McFadden [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 3. 14-Tim Shaffer [6]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah [3]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [8]; 7. 11-Dale Blaney [11]; 8. 70-Brock Zearfoss [17]; 9. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [18]; 10. A79-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 11. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 13. O7-Gerard McIntyre [12]; 14. 9J-Dean Jacobs [16]; 15. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 16. 60-Kory Crabtree [10]; 17. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [19]; 18. 21-Brinton Marvel [14]; 19. 40-George Hobaugh [15]; 20. 4D-Josh Davis [23]; 21. J4-John Garvin [22]; 22. 4-Cap Henry [21]; 23. 1B-Keith Baxter [24]; 24. 70X-Justin Peck [9] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1), Cory Eliason (2-15), James McFadden (16-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/13/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4992
2. Dale Blaney - 4948
3. Cory Eliason - 4880
4. Paul McMahan - 4752
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4740
6. Greg Wilson - 4558
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4374
8. Skylar Gee - 4312
9. George Hobaugh - 3714
10. Justin Peck - 3298

 

 

James McFadden slides by Dale Blaney late to score ‘Speedweek: Reloaded’ win at Atomic Speedway

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (September 12, 2019) - Certainly an exciting way to open the three-day Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 invasion of southern Ohio, Warrnambool, Australia’s James McFadden put fans on their feet on Thursday night in Chillicothe by overtaking six-time Series champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney, with just one and a half circuits remaining to score the ‘Speedweek: Reloaded’ victory on the highbanks of Atomic Speedway.

Starting third on the feature grid, the multi-time World Series of Sprintcars champion in Australia battled within the top three the entire distance, eventually overtaking the second position from defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, on lap 21, all before stealing the top spot from Blaney in the closing circuits. For McFadden, the victory bumps his season total with Tony Stewart’s All Stars to three, now with five on his career. The $5,000 triumph was a first-ever at Atomic Speedway during All Star competition.

Despite losing grip on the lead, Blaney hung on to finish second, followed by fellow six-time Series champion, Chad Kemenah, Canadian All Star Rookie of the Year contender, Skylar Gee, and Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel.

“I thought if I could slide him and block him out of turn two, we were going to be alright,” an elated James McFadden said in victory lane, driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb/Wicked Energy Gum/Karavan/No. 9 sprint car. “It was a tough race. It was super hard to see where you needed to be at some points. The guys gave me a great car and I can’t thank them enough.”

Although the first ten circuits were filled with their share of chaos, two cautions including a red flag incident that eventually led to tire-wall repair, things started to really intensify once the leaders found traffic on lap 13. Blaney was in control, but Chad Kemenah and James McFadden were waiting in the wings and ready to strike. Trying to take advantage of Blaney’s momentum shift in traffic, Kemenah attempted a bid for the top spot on lap 16. Despite making his slider work through the corner, Blaney dove back underneath the No. K4 and exited turn two resuming control.

With Reutzel now in the mix, a nose-to-tail battle in traffic involving the top-four spots soon erupted. By lap 21, McFadden was in a prime position to advance, nose-diving to the bottom of turn one before sliding in front of Kemenah to gain second. The move worked, now setting his aim on race leader, Dale Blaney.

By lap 24, McFadden was all over the back bumper of Blaney, as no lapped cars separated himself from the race leader. Just as the front-runners received the two-to-go signal from the flagstand, McFadden put himself in position to execute, once again diving to the bottom of turn one in an attempt to slide up in front of the McGhee Motorsports No. 11. As it did with his move around Kemenah, the slide job worked, leading the last lap and a half to secure his place on top of the feature podium.

“Dale (Blaney) didn’t do anything wrong. We were in a position to capitalize,” James McFadden continued. “Luckily, it worked out. Sometimes it’s better to be the leader in the closing laps, sometimes it better to be second.”

The three-day All Star Circuit of Champions invasion of Atomic Speedway will continue Friday evening, September 13, with the ‘Night Before The Knittel’ program awarding a $5,054 payday. Less than half of the loot up for grabs one night later, the blockbuster weekend at Atomic Speedway will hit an even higher gear on Saturday night, September 14, with the 2nd Annual Dean Knittel Memorial awarding a $12,554 winner’s share.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Atomic Speedway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - September 12, 2019:
Event: Speedweek-Reloaded
Entries: 33
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Justin Peck - 11.536 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.419 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Skylar Gee
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Greg Wilson
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart
JE Pistons Dash #1: Dale Blaney
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Chad Kemenah
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Josh Davis
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: James McFadden
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: John Garvin (+6)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Dale Blaney (1-28)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cody Gallogly
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.419; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 11.530; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 11.638; 4. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 11.762; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 11.791; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 12.032; 7. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 12.059; 8. 4D-Josh Davis, 12.148; 9. 27-Cody Gallogly, 99.190

Group (B)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.566; 2. 21-Brinton Marvel, 11.763; 3. 42-Sye Lynch, 11.844; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.906; 5. 33M-Mason Daniel, 11.914; 6. J4-John Garvin, 11.926; 7. 9X-Ricky Peterson, 12.099; 8. 54-Danny Smith, 12.131

Group (C)
1. 9-James McFadden, 11.690; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.691; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.744; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah, 11.759; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 11.783; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.927; 7. 6-Justin Grant, 11.937; 8. 9W-Lance Webb, 12.237

Group (D)
1. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.735; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.736; 3. 70X-Justin Peck, 11.755; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.780; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 11.960; 6. 1B-Keith Baxter, 12.099; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.505; 8. 44-Charlie Vest, 12.805

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 59-Bryan Nuckles [1]; 6. 4D-Josh Davis [8]; 7. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [7]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 9. 27-Cody Gallogly [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 33M-Mason Daniel [5]; 5. 9X-Ricky Peterson [7]; 6. J4-John Garvin [6]; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel [3]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. K4-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 5. 6-Justin Grant [7]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 9W-Lance Webb [8]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 70X-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 1B-Keith Baxter [6]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser [7]; 7. 44-Charlie Vest [8]; 8. A79-Brandon Wimmer [4]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. 9-James McFadden [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 4. 70X-Justin Peck [5]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4D-Josh Davis [5]; 2. 21-Brinton Marvel [2]; 3. J4-John Garvin [3]; 4. 9W-Lance Webb [8]; 5. 27-Cody Gallogly [11]; 6. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [6]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 10. 44-Charlie Vest [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 9-James McFadden [3]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 70X-Justin Peck [7]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [10]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [13]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 11. 70-Brock Zearfoss [14]; 12. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 13. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 14. 9X-Ricky Peterson [19]; 15. 1B-Keith Baxter [16]; 16. 4D-Josh Davis [21]; 17. J4-John Garvin [23]; 18. 21-Brinton Marvel [22]; 19. 45-Trevor Baker [18]; 20. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 21. 9W-Lance Webb [24]; 22. 59-Bryan Nuckles [17]; 23. 6-Justin Grant [20]; 24. 33M-Mason Daniel [15] Lap Leaders: Dale Blaney (1-28), James McFadden (29, 30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/12/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4850
2. Dale Blaney - 4812
3. Cory Eliason - 4734
4. Paul McMahan - 4626
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4606
6. Greg Wilson - 4430
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4250
8. Skylar Gee - 4222
9. George Hobaugh - 3602
10. Justin Peck - 3196

 

 

 

Tony Stewart’s All Stars to make 2019 MAVTV Motorsports Network debut Sunday at 8 P.M.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 11, 2019) - Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will make their 2019 television debut Sunday evening, September 15, on MAVTV Motorsports Network.

Available in over 30 million households through multiple video providers including DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FiOS, Mediacom, Charter Spectrum, Altice USA, Frontier Communications, fuboTV, Buckeye Broadband and CenturyLink, fans tuning into MAVTV for the Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 broadcasts will be welcomed by host, Dave Reiff, color commentator, Brad Doty, and pit reporter, Dave Argabright.

In addition, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star owner, Tony Stewart, will be featured in many of the MAVTV broadcasts, battling with some of the best in the business aboard his familiar No. 14 sprint car.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing competition from Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio, will be the first All Star event to broadcast on network television with two air times scheduled on September 15: 8 p.m and 11 p.m. EST.

In total, nine All Star Circuit of Champions programs will be aired on MAVTV Motorsports Network over the next nine weeks extending from September 15 through November 10. Joining Muskingum County Speedway on the broadcast schedule are a trio of tracks in the Midwest including the state-of-the-art Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota, the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and the ultra-competitive 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa, where a $26,000 winner’s share was awarded.

Five events in the Keystone State will conclude the All Star Circuit of Champions schedule on MAVTV Motorsports Network including appearances at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, and a doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, one of which awarding a monstrous $52,000 top prize.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding MAVTV Motorsports Network, including a complete show listing and broadcast schedule, should visit MAVTV on the Web at www.mavtv.com.

2019 MAVTV / All Star Circuit of Champions Event Schedule:
EVENT DATE / TRACK / AIR DATE / AIR TIME / RE-AIR DATE / RE-AIR TIME:
6/16/2019 Muskingum Co. 9/15/2019 8:00 PM 9/15/2019 11:00 PM
7/26/2019 Jackson Motorplex 9/22/2019 8:00 PM 9/22/2019 11:00 PM
7/27/2019 Knoxville Raceway 9/29/2019 8:00 PM 9/29/2019 11:00 PM
7/28/2019 34 Raceway 10/6/2019 8:00 PM 10/6/2019 11:00 PM
8/22/2019 Grandview Speedway 10/13/2019 8:00 PM 10/13/2019 11:00 PM
8/23/2019 Williams Grove Speedway 10/20/2019 8:00 PM 10/20/2019 11:00 PM
8/24/2019 Lincoln Speedway 10/27/2019 8:00 PM 10/27/2019 11:00 PM
9/6/2019 Port Royal Speedway 11/3/2019 8:00 PM 11/3/2019 11:00 PM
9/7/2019 Port Royal Speedway 11/10/2019 8:00 PM 11/10/2019 11:00 PM

 

 

All Stars will invade Atomic Speedway for big money Dean Knittel Memorial on September 12-14

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (September 10, 2019) - Continuing their late season trend of flip-flopping between Pennsylvania and Ohio, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will resume their final month of competition with another big money weekend in the Buckeye State, this time making the trip to southern Ohio’s Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe for the 2nd Annual Dean Knittel Memorial on Thursday through Saturday, September 12-14.

The 2019 edition of the Dean Knittel Memorial was originally slated for just two days on the calendar, but with the Ohio Sprint Speedweek date at Atomic Speedway resulting in a cancellation, what better way to create a monster weekend at the ‘Nation’s Fastest 3/8-Mile Oval’ than to reschedule the Speedweek date for the night before the Dean Knittel Memorial opener.

‘Speedweek: Reloaded’ will activate the long weekend at Atomic Speedway, officially, on Thursday, September 12, awarding a $5,000 top prize; just a fraction of the total weekend winner’s share that exceeds $22,000.

Dean Knittel Memorial competition will take over Atomic Speedway headlines the next two evenings on Friday and Saturday, September 13 & 14. ‘The Night Before The Knittel’ and Dean Knittel Memorial programs will award $5,054 and $12,554, respectively, as well as a guaranteed $754 to each A-Main starter on Saturday night.

In addition, a non-qualifiers event will also take shape on Saturday night awarding a $1,254 top prize. Those not qualifying for the Dean Knittel Memorial A-Main on Saturday night will be eligible to participate in the non-qualifiers feature. If the non-qualifier feature winner should choose to do so, they may forfeit their non-qualifier feature earnings and tag the back of the A-Main lineup.

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star charge into Chillicothe on Thursday afternoon. The recent Tuscarora 50 champion, earning $52,000 in the process, holds a 44-point lead in the All Star championship chase entering Dean Knittel Memorial weekend. Six-time Series champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney, is currently second in the title hunt, followed by Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, Nashville’s Paul McMahan, and three-time winner in 2019, Brock Zearfoss.

In total control of the 2019 win column, Reutzel will enter Atomic weekend with 12 victories on the season. Dale Blaney and Brock Zearfoss each own three on the year, followed by Cory Eliason and non-All Star Danny Dietrich, each with two in the ‘W’ column.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the upcoming events at Atomic Speedway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net. All Star Circuit of Champions hot laps are scheduled to hit the racing surface at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, September 12 & 13, with Saturday’s finale kicking-off with hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/7/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4710 2. Dale Blaney - 4666 3. Cory Eliason - 4610 4. Paul McMahan - 4496 5. Brock Zearfoss - 4478 6. Greg Wilson - 4304 7. Gerard McIntyre - 4160 8. Skylar Gee - 4080 9. George Hobaugh - 3512 10. Justin Peck - 3058

 

 

Aaron Reutzel scores largest payday of career during historic Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 7, 2019) - Solidifying the largest payday of his career, as well as regaining the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship points lead, Clute, Texas-native Aaron Reutzel etched his name in Port Royal Speedway history books on Saturday night by scoring the 52nd running of the prestigious, as well as historic, Tuscarora 50. Accompanied by a $52,000 payday, Reutzel’s victory at the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace’ was accomplished in impressive fashion, first outdueling six-time Tuscarora 50 champion Lance Dewease, all before holding off a hard-charging Anthony Macri.

Although Reutzel’s trip to the Port Royal Speedway victory lane stage was a first-ever feat for the defending All Star champion, the Texan is certainly no stranger to Series victory lane, now with 12 wins on the season, as well as 21 during a short, but acclaimed, full-time All Star career.

Earning the evening’s MSD Performance Hard Charger Award in the process, Dillsburg’s Anthony Macri advanced ten positions to finish second during Tuscarora 50 competition, followed by Lance Dewease, Danny Dietrich and Logan Wagner.

“Holy shit. Unbelievable,” an elated Aaron Reutzel said on the Port Royal victory lane stage, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/No. 87 sprint car. “I’ve wanted to win this race so bad since the first time we came here. We got lapped by (Lance Dewease) that night. We were going to need a perfect race car that we could just maintain. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. This means a lot to me, to come into Pennsylvania and win one of the biggest races they have. I just don’t know what to say.”

Scheduled to start from the pole position, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney was forced to surrender his place at the front of the field due to engine issues. With Blaney’s spot vacant, fellow front row occupant Lance Dewease inherited the pole position for the start of the 50-lap program.

Utilizing his new starting spot, Dewease immediately jumped out to a commanding lead, extending his advantage to just over two seconds with only three laps checked off the counter. McFadden slipped into second just after the opening green, followed by Alan Krimes and Aaron Reutzel.
A caution on lap four negated Dewease’s advantage just as quickly as he earned it. Despite the momentum shift, the ensuing restart allowed Dewease to resume control, now with Aaron Reutzel in tow, who drove around Alan Krimes for third on lap three before battling beyond James McFadden for second following the lap four restart.

Not phased by Dewease’s pace after green flag conditions returned, Reutzel did what he could to hunt down the Fayetteville, Pennsylvania-native, relying on a quick, but very narrow cushion around the outer edge of the speedway. By lap ten, Reutzel cut Dewease’s command to less than a second, still relying on the highest groove on the speedway.

Traffic entered the picture for the first time on lap 12 which set the stage for Reutzel’s first bid for the lead. One circuit later, Reutzel was the new man in charge, using the top groove in turns one and two to blast around Dewease while he was hung up in slower traffic.

It would not take long for Dewease to return the favor on Reutzel, charging back to less than a car length by lap 16, all before drag racing the pilot of the No. 87 back to the flagstand on lap 19, and again on lap 20. The race for the lead on lap 20 ended in Dewease’s favor, crossing the line a mere .02 seconds ahead of Reutzel. Dewease maintained the lead until yellow flags waved for a competition stoppage on lap 25.

After a five minute break to allow teams to make adjustments and add fuel, green flag action returned with Dewease leading the way over Reutzel, Logan Wagner and Danny Dietrich.

Within two laps, Reutzel was back on the tailtank of Dewease, eventually setting himself up for a takeover attempt as the front runners crossed under the flagstand to complete lap 27. By the time the leaders exited turn two, it was Reutzel who was back in charge, once again utilizing the top groove through turns one and two to drive around Dewease.

Successfully pulling away, Reutzel’s only challenges during the remaining distance were periods of traffic, as well a fast-closing Anthony Macri. Macri, who advanced ten spots during the 50-lap main event, closed Reutzel’s lead to just over a second. Unfortunately for Macri, time was out.

“When I got by Lance, I said screw it. I’m going to give this 110%. I’m going for broke,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “We’re either going to put it in the fence or walk out of here $52,000 richer. I gave it my all and luckily it paid off. I just want to thank my guys. I really don’t know what else to say.”

Fans wanting to relive the action from Port Royal Speedway can do so by watching MAVTV Motorsports Network; the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their final month of competition with a fourth consecutive weekend consisting of three events or more, this time returning aim back to the highbanks of Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The traveling All Stars will headline three straight nights of action at the ‘World’s Fastest 3/8-Mile Oval,’ kicking off with ‘Speedweek Re-Loaded’ on Thursday evening, September 12.

Dean Knittel Memorial action will headline the next two evenings at Atomic Speedway beginning with ‘The Night Before The Knittel’ on Friday night, September 13, awarding a total winner’s share equalling $5,054. The Dean Knittel Memorial finale will follow on Saturday evening awarding a monstrous $12,554 payday.

Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - September 7, 2019:
Event: The 52nd Annual Tuscarora 50
Entries: 53
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Anthony Macri - 17.369 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Logan Wagner - 17.893 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lance Dewease
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: James McFadden
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Mike Wagner
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Dale Blaney
Mobil 1 Heat #6: Alan Krimes
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Tyler Reeser
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Anthony Macri (+10)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (13-19, 28-50)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: TJ Stutts
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.916; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.929; 3. 9-James McFadden, 17.946; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 17.957; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 18.024; 6. 20-Ryan Taylor, 18.340; 7. 14T-Tyler Walton, 18.371; 8. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 18.395; 9. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 18.537; 10. 13-Paul McMahan, 18.583; 11. 12-Blane Heimbach, 18.727; 12. 70X-Justin Peck, 18.772; 13. 98H-Dave Blaney, 18.824; 14. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 18.914; 15. 14-Tony Stewart, 18.932; 16. 3J-Tim Shaffer, 19.009; 17. 57J-Jeff MIller, 19.013; 18. K4-Chad Kemenah, 19.020; 19. 42-Sye Lynch, 19.063; 20. 10-Tyler Bear, 19.067; 21. 99-Skylar Gee, 19.160; 22. 75b-Nicole Bower, 19.252; 23. 40-George Hobaugh, 19.309; 24. 97-Brie Hershey, 19.397; 25. 19M-Landon Myers, 19.538; 26. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 19.865; 27. 24B-Dustin Baney, 20.033

Group (B)
1. 1-Logan Wagner, 17.893; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.998; 3. 21b-Brian Brown, 18.020; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney, 18.086; 5. 2-AJ Flick, 18.424; 6. 72-Ryan Smith, 18.558; 7. 29p-Dan Shetler, 18.678; 8. 11S-TJ Stutts, 18.697; 9. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 18.706; 10. 55-Mike Wagner, 18.846; 11. 11-Dale Blaney, 18.873; 12. 87K-Alan Krimes, 18.888; 13. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 18.950; 14. 39-Cory Haas, 18.990; 15. 71-Gio Scelzi, 19.028; 16. 21-Brian Montieth, 19.181; 17. 75-Chase Dietz, 19.207; 18. J4-John Garvin, 19.261; 19. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 19.292; 20. 44-Trey Starks, 19.308; 21. 33-Jared Esh, 19.310; 22. 17M-Kyle Smith, 19.385; 23. 73B-Brett Michalski, 19.486; 24. 35-Tyler Reeser, 19.584; 25. W20-Greg Wilson, 19.743; 26. 17-Josh Baughman, 19.907

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 14T-Tyler Walton [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 98H-Dave Blaney [5]; 6. 3J-Tim Shaffer [6]; 7. 75B-Nicole Bower [8]; 8. 19M-Landon Myers [9]; 9. 42-Sye Lynch [7]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [1]; 5. 57J-Jeff MIller [6]; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 7. 10-Tyler Bear [7]; 8. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [9]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [8]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 9-James McFadden [4]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 5. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 7. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 8. 97-Brie Hershey [8]; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney [9]

Heat #4 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney [3]; 3. 1-Logan Wagner [4]; 4. 29P-Dan Shetler [2]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 8. 21-Brian Montieth [6]; 9. 17M-Kyle Smith [8]

Heat #5 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [3]; 4. 11S-TJ Stutts [2]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 6. 75-Chase Dietz [6]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [9]; 8. 39-Cory Haas [5]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [8]

Heat #6 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer
1. 87K-Alan Krimes [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [5]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. 21B-Brian Brown [4]; 6. 33-Jared Esh [7]; 7. 35-Tyler Reeser [8]; 8. J4-John Garvin [6]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 35-Tyler Reeser [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 10-Tyler Bear [3]; 5. 21-Brian Montieth [10]; 6. 75B-Nicole Bower [5]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [6]; 8. 39-Cory Haas [8]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [16]; 10. 19M-Landon Myers [9]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [13]; 12. 24B-Dustin Baney [17]; 13. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [11]; 14. 97-Brie Hershey [7]; 15. J4-John Garvin [12]; 16. 17M-Kyle Smith [14]; 17. 40-George Hobaugh [15]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 21B-Brian Brown [2]; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach [3]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [12]; 7. 11S-TJ Stutts [8]; 8. 20-Ryan Taylor [7]; 9. 29P-Dan Shetler [6]; 10. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [14]; 11. 57J-Jeff MIller [11]; 12. O7-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 14. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [13]; 15. 98H-Dave Blaney [9]; 16. 33-Jared Esh [18]; 17. 75-Chase Dietz [16]; 18. 35-Tyler Reeser [19]; 19. 99-Skylar Gee [17]; 20. 3J-Tim Shaffer [15]

A-Main (50 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [12]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 5. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 6. 55-Mike Wagner [3]; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney [11]; 8. 51-Freddie Rahmer [13]; 9. 70X-Justin Peck [16]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [18]; 11. 87k-Alan Krimes [2]; 12. 70-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 13. 44-Trey Starks [23]; 14. 21B-Brian Brown [19]; 15. 2-AJ Flick [15]; 16. 14T-Tyler Walton [14]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee [26]; 18. 12-Blane Heimbach [20]; 19. 11S-TJ Stutts [25]; 20. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 21. W20-Greg Wilson [24]; 22. 14-Tony Stewart [22]; 23. 33-Jared Esh [27]; 24. 9-James McFadden [4]; 25. 72-Ryan Smith [21]; 26. 71-Gio Scelzi [17]; 27. 2M-Kerry Madsen [8]; 28. 11-Dale Blaney [28] Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease (1-12), Aaron Reutzel (13-19), Lance Dewease (20-27), Aaron Reutzel (28-50)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/7/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4710
2. Dale Blaney - 4666
3. Cory Eliason - 4610
4. Paul McMahan - 4496
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4478
6. Greg Wilson - 4304
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4160
8. Skylar Gee - 4080
9. George Hobaugh - 3512
10. Justin Peck - 3058

 

 

Trey Starks earns second-ever All Star win during Port Royal’s Night Before The 50

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 6, 2019) - After spending much of his 2019 campaign focused on weekly competition at the famed Knoxville Raceway, Puyallup, Washington’s Trey Starks made his way ‘home’ to Central Pennsylvania and found success right from the start, winning an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event in just his second attempt in the Keystone State since temporarily moving team headquarters to the Midwest.

The victory, a second-ever for Starks during All Star Circuit of Champions competition, was accomplished during Port Royal Speedway’s Night Before The Tuscarora 50; a preamble to the historic, yet unprecedented, $52,000-to-win Tuscarora 50, which will takeover Port Royal headlines on Saturday evening, September 7.

Starting from the outside-pole position, Starks took command for the first time on lap 13, taking advantage of Aaron Reutzel’s misfortune that occurred in the form of a flat left-rear tire. Although Kasey Kahne Racing’s James McFadden, who was battling in the runner-up spot at the time of Reutzel’s troubles, inherited the top spot, officially, Starks quickly proved he was stronger, utilizing the ensuing restart to drive under McFadden by the exit turn four.

McFadden held on to finish second at the ‘Speed Palace,’ followed by Brian Brown, Gio Scelzi and Anthony Macri.

“This feels awesome,” Trey Starks said, driver of the Central Pennsylvania-based, Scott Gobrecht-owned, E-Z-GO/Golf Cart Services/No. 44 sprint car. “It feels like the first part of this year nothing could go our way. We had tons of bad luck. As the year winds down, we are starting to get some luck. We had a fast race car last night (Bedford Speedway), and we had a fast race car again tonight. We’re really happy to be back here in Pennsylvania and to be able to put on a show for all of the fans.”

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel earned the early advantage from the pole position. The defending All Star champion led the first seven laps unscathed before reaching the back of the field for the first time on lap eight.

Despite Reutzel’s ability to open up to an impressive command that stretched to nearly a full straightaway, Starks displayed early signs of speed and quickly closed-in on the familiar No. 87.

Things started to heat up for the first time on lap nine, as Reutzel found himself trapped behind slower cars at the entrance of turn one. Forced to check-up with the intent to drive around traffic, the momentum shift proved to be too damaging for Reutzel which allowed Starks to close the gap completely. Unfortunately for Starks, caution flags on lap 10 erased all potential for a battle in traffic allowing Reutzel the opportunity to restart in clean air.

In a quick turn of events, the next caution on lap 13 was for race leader, Aaron Reutzel, who pulled to a stop with a flat left-rear tire. The caution allowed James McFadden to inherit the top spot, who gained the runner-up position over Starks on lap 11.

Although McFadden was in charge during the ensuing restart, he would not lead a lap, as Starks was able to power under McFadden and slide the Australia-native through turns three and four. Starks was now in charge and that is where he stayed.

McFadden did show signs of strength during the final four circuits, but Starks’ pace was too tough to tame.

“I couldn’t quite get the start I needed to get around Aaron (Reutzel),” Starks continued. “I knew he was going to set a really fast pace. But I did feel like, before that first caution, that we were running him down a little bit. Once I got to the lead, I told myself I was going to run as hard as I could and not worry about my tires.”

Fans will have the opportunity to relive Trey Starks’ Night Before The 50 victory on MAVTV Motorsports Network in November.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their three-day sweep of the Keystone State with the highest paying program on the 2019 All Star schedule: the 52nd running of the Tuscarora 50. The Port Royal Speedway showstopper will go 50 laps in distance and award a $52,000 top prize.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture action from Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50. The 50-lap Tuscarora 50 finale will be aired on MAVTV Motorsports Network via tape-delay broadcast on November 10.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - September 6, 2019:
Event: The Night Before The Tuscarora 50
Entries: 58
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: TJ Stutts - 16.301 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 15.957 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Gio Scelzi
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: James McFadden
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brian Brown
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Anthony Macri
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Alan Krimes
JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Trey Starks
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Lance Dewease
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Trey Starks
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+10)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Trey Starks (13-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Greg Wilson
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.958; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.987; 3. 44-Trey Starks, 16.032; 4. 71-Gio Scelzi, 16.105; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah, 16.546; 6. 21-Brian Montieth, 16.557; 7. 29P-Dan Shetler, 16.581; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.586; 9. 10-Tyler Bear, 16.592; 10. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.602; 11. 11B-Carl Bowser, 16.738; 12. 14T-Tyler Walton, 16.836

Group (B)
1. 72-Ryan Smith, 16.130; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney, 16.166; 3. 2-AJ Flick, 16.220; 4. 9-James McFadden, 16.292; 5. 33-Jared Esh, 16.298; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.316; 7. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.340; 8. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.466; 9. J4-John Garvin, 16.598; 10. 17M-Kyle Smith, 16.704; 11. 57J-Jeff MIller, 16.768; 12. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.374

Group (C)
1. 21b-Brian Brown, 16.083; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.190; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.194; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.283; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney, 16.306; 6. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.501; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.555; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes, 16.648; 9. 3J-Tim Shaffer, 16.670; 10. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.683; 11. 29-Jason Shultz, 16.800; 12. O-Rick Lafferty, 16.834

Group (D)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 16.217; 2. 11S-TJ Stutts, 16.273; 3. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 16.312; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.409; 5. 39-Cory Haas, 16.513; 6. 75-Chase Dietz, 16.714; 7. 35-Tyler Reeser, 16.718; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski, 16.918; 9. 75b-Nicole Bower, 16.965; 10. 24B-Dustin Baney, 17.481; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.467

Group (E)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.000; 2. 17-Josh Baughman, 16.104; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.185; 4. 70X-Justin Peck, 16.499; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.503; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.545; 7. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.575; 8. 67W-Justin Whittall, 16.840; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.917; 10. 19M-Landon Myers, 17.044; 11. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 28.602

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 5. 21-Brian Montieth [6]; 6. 29P-Dan Shetler [7]; 7. 20-Ryan Taylor [10]; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall [8]; 9. 14T-Tyler Walton [12]; 10. K4-Chad Kemenah [5]; 11. 10-Tyler Bear [9]; 12. 11B-Carl Bowser [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 9-James McFadden [1]; 2. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 3. 33-Jared Esh [5]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [7]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [12]; 8. 98H-Dave Blaney [3]; 9. J4-John Garvin [9]; 10. 1-Logan Wagner [8]; 11. 17M-Kyle Smith [10]; 12. 57J-Jeff MIller [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 21B-Brian Brown [4]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [6]; 7. 3J-Tim Shaffer [9]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 9. 87K-Alan Krimes [8]; 10. O-Rick Lafferty [12]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 12. 29-Jason Shultz [11]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 11S-TJ Stutts [3]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 5. 39-Cory Haas [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Reeser [7]; 7. 75-Chase Dietz [6]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [8]; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney [10]; 10. 75B-Nicole Bower [9]; 11. 12W-Troy Fraker [11]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 4. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 55-Mike Wagner [7]; 7. 19M-Landon Myers [10]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 9. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 10. 67W-Justin Whittall [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. 21B-Brian Brown [3]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 6. 71-Gio Scelzi [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [4]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 5. 2-AJ Flick [6]; 6. 11S-TJ Stutts [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 87K-Alan Krimes [2]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [5]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 4. 14T-Tyler Walton [3]; 5. O-Rick Lafferty [6]; 6. 75B-Nicole Bower [7]; 7. 17M-Kyle Smith [10]; 8. 24B-Dustin Baney [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [8]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney [3]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 35-Tyler Reeser [12]; 7. 20-Ryan Taylor [13]; 8. 29P-Dan Shetler [11]; 9. 3J-Tim Shaffer [14]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 11. O7-Gerard McIntyre [18]; 12. 75-Chase Dietz [15]; 13. 73B-Brett Michalski [21]; 14. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 15. K4-Chad Kemenah [23]; 16. 98H-Dave Blaney [2]; 17. 21-Brian Montieth [7]; 18. 39-Cory Haas [5]; 19. 19M-Landon Myers [16]; 20. 55-Mike Wagner [10]; 21. 55K-Robbie Kendall [19]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 2. 9-James McFadden [4]; 3. 21B-Brian Brown [7]; 4. 71-Gio Scelzi [11]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [9]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [13]; 7. 72-Ryan Smith [17]; 8. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [18]; 12. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 13. 5-Dylan Cisney [23]; 14. 33-Jared Esh [15]; 15. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 16. 12-Blane Heimbach [26]; 17. 2-AJ Flick [10]; 18. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [19]; 19. 70X-Justin Peck [20]; 20. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 21. 11S-TJ Stutts [14]; 22. 13-Paul McMahan [24]; 23. 17-Josh Baughman [22]; 24. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [16]; 25. 69K-Lance Dewease [21]; 26. 35-Tyler Reeser [25] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-12), Trey Starks (13-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/6/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 4564
2. Aaron Reutzel - 4560
3. Cory Eliason - 4480
4. Paul McMahan - 4386
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4352
6. Greg Wilson - 4196
7. Gerard McIntyre - 4070
8. Skylar Gee - 3964
9. George Hobaugh - 3422
10. Justin Peck - 2926

 

 

Aaron Reutzel rolls to 11th All Star win of 2019 during Thursday night Bedford visit

BEDFORD, Pa. (September 5, 2019) - Aaron Reutzel’s march toward a second consecutive Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 title has been rocky at times, but the Clute, Texas-native gave open wheel fans all the reason to leave their doubts behind on Thursday night at Bedford Speedway, eventually ending his evening by leading all 30 circuits around the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile, securing a Series-leading 11th victory in the process.

The win, accompanied by a $5,000 payday, also allowed Reutzel to snip away at Dale Blaney’s All Star championship point lead, this time narrowing the six-time champ’s command to just 16 markers with two events remaining on the weekend.

Three-time Knoxville Raceway track champion, Brian Brown, chased Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Kasey Kahne Racing’s James McFadden, Dale Blaney, and a hard-charging Danny Dietrich, who rallied eight positions to find the top five.

“Hell of a run for this team,” Aaron Reutzel explained, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/No. 87 sprint car. “We were great all night; unloaded with a fast hot rod. We’ve had a lot of heartbreak this year, but we always bounce back and get wins. That just goes to show what kind of a team effort we have here.”

Although a surefire favorite, as well as dominate, Reutzel’s campaign from the pole position did encounter some pressure from Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown, but not until after the midpoint of the 30-lap program. In fact, Reutzel’s lead was just over three seconds by the time the leaders received the crossed flags; it was down to less than three-quarters of second by lap 23.

A caution on lap 25 for a slowing Trey Starks, who was battling in the fourth position at the time, created a momentum shift for Reutzel and served as the break that Brown needed. Unfortunately for Brown, a clear track and clean air created the perfect recipe for Reutzel, immediately blasting away to a comfortable lead.

The main event’s second and final caution occurred on the white flag lap, this time setting up a green-white-checkered finish. Despite Brown’s attempt to capitalize, Reutzel did exactly what he did during the prior restart and quickly escaped to a comfortable advantage.

“I was happy to see that yellow, for sure,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “It got to the point where I couldn’t pass the lapped cars. But I was hoping since I couldn’t pass them, I couldn’t get passed.”

“Aaron (Reutzel) was probably better than me overall,” Brian Brown said, who will spend the next few weeks racing in Pennsylvania. “I found the rubber in one and two a little bit sooner than he did which allowed us to make up some ground. I could see he was having a little bit of trouble with the lapped cars, and I was having some trouble, too, which kinda slowed my pace down. The caution was an opportunity I needed.”

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend venture through the Keystone State with a doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, on Friday and Saturday, September 6 & 7. The 52nd running of the prestigious Tuscarora 50 will headline action at the ‘Speed Palace,’ kicking-off, officially, Friday evening with the $5,000-to-win Night Before The 50 preliminary program. The two-day showstopper will conclude with the 50-lap, $52,000-to-win Tuscarora 50; the largest paying program on the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture action from both nights of Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50. The Night Before The 50, as well as the 50-lap Tuscarora 50 finale, will be aired on MAVTV Motorsports Network via tape-delay broadcast beginning November 3.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bedford Speedway - September 5, 2019:
Event: Roy Morral Tribute
Entries: 30
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 16.571seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Trey Starks - 15.891 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Aaron Reutzel
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Kerry Madsen
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: James McFadden
JE Pistons presented by Fatheadz Eyewear Dash: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Gerard McIntyre
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Danny Dietrich (+8)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brandon Matus
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 44-Trey Starks, 15.891; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.333; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.373; 4. 17-Josh Baughman, 16.488; 5. 70X-Justin Peck, 16.621; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.645; 7. 7k-Dan Shetler, 16.660; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 16.876; 9. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.930; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.153

Group (B)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 16.104; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.380; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.452; 4. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.528; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.563; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 16.662; 7. 55-Logan Wagner, 16.699; 8. 98H-Dave Blaney, 16.723; 9. 11B-Carl Bowser, 16.891; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 16.932

Group (C)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 16.305; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.312; 3. 9-James McFadden, 16.384; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.696; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore, 16.883; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.910; 7. 5-Justin Barger, 17.164; 8. iO7-Mark Coldren, 17.350; 9. J4-John Garvin, 17.477; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 18.519

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [1]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [5]; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler [7]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 2. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 7. 55-Logan Wagner [7]; 8. 98H-Dave Blaney [8]; 9. 11B-Carl Bowser [9]; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 9-James McFadden [2]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore [5]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 8. IO7-Mark Coldren [8]; 9. J4-John Garvin [9]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [10]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [6]; 5. 9-James McFadden [4]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 7. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 2. 7K-Dan Shetler [1]; 3. 55-Logan Wagner [3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [4]; 6. 98H-Dave Blaney [5]; 7. 11B-Carl Bowser [7]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [10]; 9. J4-John Garvin [9]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 11. IO7-Mark Coldren [6]; 12. 33-Brent Matus [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [5]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 7. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 8. 17-Josh Baughman [10]; 9. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 10. 24-Lucas Wolfe [16]; 11. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 12. K4-Chad Kemenah [17]; 13. O7-Gerard McIntyre [19]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee [22]; 15. 55-Logan Wagner [21]; 16. 7K-Dan Shetler [20]; 17. 42-Sye Lynch [8]; 18. 91-Anthony Fiore [15]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson [12]; 20. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 21. 70X-Justin Peck [14]; 22. 13M-Brandon Matus [23]; 23. 98H-Dave Blaney [24]; 24. 5-Justin Barger [18] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/5/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 4444
2. Aaron Reutzel - 4428
3. Cory Eliason - 4350
4. Paul McMahan - 4280
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4214
6. Greg Wilson - 4106
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3980
8. Skylar Gee - 3874
9. George Hobaugh - 3332
10. Justin Peck - 2814

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions will join Pennsylvania Posse for three nights including 52nd running of Tuscarora 50

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 4, 2019) - With little time to waste after a busy, three-race stretch over Labor Day weekend, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will hit the ground running and return to the Keystone State during the coming weekend, set to step foot in Pennsylvania Posse Country for three straight nights of competition, all of which headlined with one of the sport’s premier programs: the 52nd Annual Tuscarora 50.

Led by six-time and defending All Star champion, as well as all-time Series feature win leader, Dale Blaney, the All Star Circuit of Champions will headline three events while visiting two tracks during the first, full weekend of September, igniting the weekend, officially, with a Thursday night visit to Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on September 5. The first and only Bedford Fairgrounds visit by the traveling All Stars in 2019 was scheduled to take shape in the spring, but Mother Nature had other plans.

The Port Royal Speedway ‘Speed Palace’ will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday and Saturday, September 6 & 7. Boasting an action-packed weekend that will attract open wheel enthusiasts from coast-to-coast, Port Royal Speedway will open the two-day program with the $5,000-to-win Night Before The 50 on Friday, September 6. Action will resume on Saturday, September 7, with the 52nd running of the Tuscarora 50, awarding an unprecedented $52,000 top prize in 2019; the largest payday on the All Star schedule.

Trailing Dale Blaney by a mere 24 points in the All Star championship standings, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will attempt to use Central Pennsylvania to his advantage and reclaim the top spot in the title chase. Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason will enter the Pennsylvania invasion third in the standings and 90 points behind Blaney, followed by Paul McMahan and recent Brad Doty Classic champion, as well as former Port Royal Speedway track champion, Brock Zearfoss.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture action from both nights of Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50. The Night Before The 50, as well as the 50-lap Tuscarora 50 finale, will be aired on MAVTV Motorsports Network via tape-delay broadcast beginning November 3.

Event Date/Track/Air Date & Time/Re-Air Date & Time:
9/6/2019 | Port Royal Speedway | 11/3/2019 | 8:00 PM | 11/3/2019 | 11:00 PM
9/7/2019 | Port Royal Speedway | 11/10/2019 | 8:00 PM | 11/10/2019 | 11:00 PM

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to share live broadcasts from all three events during the coming Pennsylvania swing. Those seeking information regarding broadcast availability and viewing options should visit Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/2/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 4302
2. Aaron Reutzel - 4278
3. Cory Eliason - 4212
4. Paul McMahan - 4152
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4078
6. Greg Wilson - 3994
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3856
8. Skylar Gee - 3752
9. George Hobaugh - 3242
10. Justin Peck - 2706

 

 

Cap Henry holds off Aaron Reutzel during Rick Susong Memorial for first-ever All Star victory

ORRVILLE, Ohio (September 2, 2019) - Nearly sweeping the entire evening program, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry left Wayne County Speedway on Monday evening $5,000 richer, finally etching his name in sprint car racing history as an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner. The driver of the Lane Racing/Beer Barrel Bourbon No. 4 accomplished his feat in exciting fashion, utilizing his pole position to lead all 30, non-stop circuits around Wayne County Speedway, all while holding off defending All Star Circuit of Champions title holder, Aaron Reutzel.

Impressive enough, Henry’s campaign at the front of the field was engulfed in slower traffic for much of the 30-lap distance. On top of that, the former All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year was forced to manhandle an ultra-fast, but tricky and choppy surface, nearly costing Henry his victory when steering issues became a factor in the final corner. In fact, Henry’s margin of victory over Reutzel was a mere 0.024 seconds.

Buddy Kofoid chased Reutzel and Henry to the final checkers, followed by Cory Eliason and Dean Jacobs.

“Man, this is awesome,” Cap Henry said in victory lane, who not only won the Rick Susong Memorial main event, but he also earned the fastest time during qualifying time trials, as well as victory during his respective dash. “I feel like we’ve been trying to do this for like ten years. I can’t thank the guys from Lane Racing enough. They work extremely hard and actually had to rebuild this car two weeks in a row after I crashed it. They are great to work for; a great team.”

Starting from the pole position, Henry set the pace early, instantly jumping out to a commanding lead over Aaron Reutzel, Greg Wilson and Buddy Kofoid. Lapped traffic entered the picture early with Henry reaching the back of the field with only six laps knocked off the scoreboard. Solidly in second at the time, Henry’s momentum downshift in traffic allowed Reutzel to close the gap, actually making a bid for the top spot on lap nine. The slider through turns one and two failed allowing Henry to escape into the distance.

By lap 15, Reutzel was pressuring Henry for the lead yet again, utilizing periods of even heavier traffic to chase down the former All Star full-timer. Despite running up on the leader, Henry seemed to find another gear, once again separating himself from the Clute, Texas-native in traffic.

Ten laps later, Reutzel was all over Henry one more time, this time battling nearly nose-to-tail as the lead pair diced through slower cars.

In the meantime, it was apparent that the rut that had formed between turns three and four was giving Henry some trouble. Lap after lap, Henry would hit the rut and find himself nearly losing his balance. Although Henry was able to power his way out of the near-mess, the final lap nearly proved otherwise.

As Henry drove into turn three for the final time, the rut at the bottom of the speedway struck again sending the familiar No. 4 up the track. Henry’s mishap was an opportunity for Reutzel, ultimately opening the bottom groove. In a desperate attempt to maintain the lead, Henry rocketed back down the track and drag raced Reutzel to the finish, actually making contact just before the flagstand. Suffice it to say, Henry came out victorious, finally kicking the All Star monkey off his back.

“When I hit that rut on the white flag lap, I messed the steering up. I felt bad about running Aaron (Reutzel) almost to the infield, but we wanted an All Star win and I wasn’t going to lift,” Cap Henry continued. “I kept trying to crash through that hole the entire race. That last lap, it about got me. I definitely panicked there.”

“He was able to maintain a nice pace the entire race,” Aaron Reutzel said of Cap Henry. “Lapped traffic wasn’t too bad for me, but there were a few cars that were trying to make it hard for us. I was just trying not to crash, honestly.”

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their final month of competition with another round in Pennsylvania Posse Country, this time joining the best local competitors in the business for three straight nights on Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7. Action will commence on Thursday evening, September 5, at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The traveling All Stars were scheduled to appear at Bedford earlier in the season but Mother Nature had other plans.

The three-day weekend will conclude with the highest paying event on the 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule: the 52nd Annual Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The Central Pennsylvania showstopper will kick-off, officially, on Friday, September 6, with the Night Before The 50 program awarding a $5,000 top prize. The 52nd running of the Tuscarora 50 will follow on Saturday, September 7, awarding a $52,000 top prize.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - September 2, 2019:
Event: Pete Jacobs Memorial/Rick Susong Memorial
Entries: 36
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cap Henry - 15.116 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cap Henry - 14.742
Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Buddy Kofoid
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dean Jacobs
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Justin Peck
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cap Henry
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Greg Wilson
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Brock Zearfoss
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cap Henry
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brock Zearfoss (+11)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Cap Henry (1-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brandon Matus
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.378; 2. 45-Trevor Baker, 15.408; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah, 15.567; 4. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 15.659; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.845; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.448; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 17.099; 8. 97-Max Stambaugh, 47.540; 9. 17V-William Aumend Jr., ---

Group (B)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.293; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.315; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 15.330; 4. 8-Cole Duncan, 15.634; 5. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 15.730; 6. G1-Tim Shaffer, 15.750; 7. 5H-Jordan Harble, 16.008; 8. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 16.309; 9. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 16.734

Group (C)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 14.742; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.138; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.382; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs, 15.439; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 15.460; 6. 15-Mitch Harble, 16.054; 7. O66-Trey Jacobs, 16.126; 8. 9X-Ricky Peterson, 16.133; 9. 23-Carson Short, 16.325

Group (D)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 15.238; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.334; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 15.335; 4. 70X-Justin Peck, 15.454; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker, 15.548; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.695; 7. 38k-Jordan Ryan, 15.953; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 16.182; 9. O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.241

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [3]; 4. 97-Max Stambaugh [8]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit [1]; 8. 17V-William Aumend Jr. [9]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. G1-Tim Shaffer [6]; 5. 16M-Danny Mumaw [8]; 6. 8-Cole Duncan [1]; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs [5]; 8. 5H-Jordan Harble [7]; 9. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 9-Dean Jacobs [1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 6. 23-Carson Short [9]; 7. O66-Trey Jacobs [7]; 8. 9X-Ricky Peterson [8]; 9. 15-Mitch Harble [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [5]; 4. 38K-Jordan Ryan [7]; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger [9]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 7. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 5. 9-Dean Jacobs [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 8-Cole Duncan [3]; 4. 23-Carson Short [5]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [4]; 6. 9X-Ricky Peterson [12]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 9. 15-Mitch Harble [14]; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble [11]; 11. 18J-RJ Jacobs [8]; 12. 70M-Henry Malcuit [7]; 13. 17V-William Aumend Jr. [13]; 14. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [15]; 15. O66-Trey Jacobs [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 9-Dean Jacobs [9]; 6. 70X-Justin Peck [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 8. 11-Dale Blaney [8]; 9. 70-Brock Zearfoss [20]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 11. K4-Chad Kemenah [7]; 12. G1-Tim Shaffer [13]; 13. 3-Jac Haudenschild [16]; 14. 38K-Jordan Ryan [14]; 15. 97-Max Stambaugh [15]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 17. 22-Brandon Spithaler [21]; 18. 23-Carson Short [23]; 19. 8-Cole Duncan [22]; 20. 45-Trevor Baker [12]; 21. 16M-Danny Mumaw [19]; 22. 99-Skylar Gee [24]; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 24. O8-Dan Kuriger [18]; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker [25] Lap Leaders: Cap Henry (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 9/2/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 4302
2. Aaron Reutzel - 4278
3. Cory Eliason - 4212
4. Paul McMahan - 4152
5. Brock Zearfoss - 4078
6. Greg Wilson - 3994
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3856
8. Skylar Gee - 3752
9. George Hobaugh - 3242
10. Justin Peck - 2706

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/30/2019): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/31/2019): Brock Zearfoss (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (9/2/2019): Cap Henry

 

 

Mother Nature interrupts All Star visit to Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (September 1, 2019) - Rain invaded the Orrville, Ohio-area just after the 4 o’clock hour, and again just after the 7 o’clock hour, leaving Wayne County Speedway grounds heavily saturated. With little to no drying time available, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Wayne County Speedway officials were left with no choice but to cancel Pete Jacobs Memorial competition scheduled for Sunday, September 1.

There were 32 cars signed-in for action when the rain returned.

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will return to ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ on Monday, September 2. The Labor Day visit will award a $5,000 top prize.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 2. A mandatory drivers meeting will take shape at 4:30 p.m, with hot laps scheduled to hit the racing surface at 5 p.m., sharp. For additional news and updates, please visit Wayne County Speedway online at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/31/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 4168
2. Aaron Reutzel - 4132
3. Cory Eliason - 4070
4. Paul McMahan - 4022
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3946
6. Greg Wilson - 3858
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3738
8. Skylar Gee - 3646
9. George Hobaugh - 3152
10. Justin Peck - 2568

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/30/2019): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/31/2019): Brock Zearfoss (3)

 

 

Brock Zearfoss outduels them all for Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics crown at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (August 31, 2019) - Taking into consideration his Friday night performance that resulted in a fourth place finish after starting 11th on the main event grid, it was apparent that Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss was going to be a major contender during Saturday’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics finale at Attica Raceway Park.

Fact of the matter is, Zearfoss was not a contender, but a winner, eventually leading the final 12 circuits to score the $10,000 top prize, the largest payday of his career, as well as the coveted Brad Doty Classic championship helmet.

The victory, accomplished over a pair of Friday night podium finishers consisting of Tim Shaffer and Buddy Kofoid, raised Zearfoss’ Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory count to three on the season; his first in Ohio and his first since mid-July at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York. The ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer ended up chasing Zearfoss to the final checkers, followed by Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid.

Using his performance to reclaim the top spot in the All Star title chase, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney finished fourth on Saturday night with Parker Price-Miller claiming the final spot in the top five.

“This is badass,” Brock Zearfoss said in Attica Raceway Park victory lane, pilot of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill/Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc./BAPS Auto Paint & Supply/Meckley's Limestone Products/Berkebile Oil Company/No. 70 sprint car. “I’ve been telling Brad (Doty) that I’ve wanted to come out to his race for the last three or four years, but this year we finally had the chance to do it. I’m just thankful Tony Stewart and the All Stars were able to put this deal together with Brad’s help. My guys, Shane and Tye, gave me an awesome race car the last two nights. What an honor to win this.”

Despite escaping to a comfortable command during the final 12 circuits, the trip to the top of the podium was challenging for the ‘Jonestown Jet,’ forced to battle, as well as exchange the top spot, with defending All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder, Aaron Reutzel, on back-to-back occurrences during laps 26 and 27.

Zearfoss took charge over Reutzel for the first time on lap 26, utilizing a slick move through the center of turns three and four. Not willing to give up, Reutzel retaliated in a hurry, soon driving back by Zearfoss the following circuit. Unfortunately for Reutzel, caution flags waved two laps later at his expense, this time for an obvious mechanical issue, as the car slowed to a stop in turns one and two. Reutzel’s misfortune proved to be a benefit for Zearfoss, now inheriting the top spot over Buddy Kofoid and Tim Shaffer.

Starting fourth on the 40-lap grid, Zearfoss battled within the top-five the entire distance, bouncing back and forth between third and fourth during the first 20 laps. Lap 23 served as the benchmark for Zearfoss’ first, true challenge for the top spot, first driving under Kofoid through turns three and four to take second, all before the aforementioned lead change with Reutzel on lap 26.

“We were able to start a little bit closer to the front tonight and it all went our way,” Brock Zearfoss continued. “Things got pretty tight there in traffic with Aaron (Reutzel) and we may have touched a little bit, but that’s just racing sometimes. You have to go after it. I’m not sure what happened to him, but I saw that he slowed up. Like I said, things just went our way.”

Labor Day weekend will continue for Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2, with a two-day visit to ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ - Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The annual Pete Jacobs Memorial will headline the two-race appearance on Sunday, September 1, awarding a $12,000 top prize; the Monday night, Labor Day weekend finale will award a $5,000 top prize.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2. A drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, as well as at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hot laps are scheduled to hit the racing surface at 6 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. For more updates, please visit Wayne County Speedway online at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - August 31, 2019:
Event: Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics
Entries: 37
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 12.785 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cap Henry - 12.562 seconds
R&R Racewear Heat #1 presented by Ford Performance: Cory Eliason
R&R Racewear Heat #2 presented by All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads: Buddy Kofoid
R&R Racewear Heat #3 presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza: Parker Price-Miller
R&R Racewear Heat #4 presented by Mobil 1: Brock Zearfoss
Callies Dash #1 presented by JE Pistons: Tim Shaffer
Priority Aviation Dash #2 presented by Fatheadz Eyewear: Buddy Kofoid
JEGS B-Main presented Classic Ink USA Screenprinting Winner: Gio Scelzi
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brock Zearfoss
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Greg Wilson (+8)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Brock Zearfoss (26, 29-40)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: TJ Michael
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70X-Justin Peck, 12.569; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.677; 3. 19-Paige Polyak, 12.724; 4. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.802; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.833; 6. 23-Carson Short, 13.110; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 13.180; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.209; 9. 16-DJ Foos, 13.241; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.429

Group (B)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 12.562; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 12.640; 3. G1-Tim Shaffer, 12.704; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 12.826; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.945; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.002; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.034; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.120; 9. 1st-Gary Taylor, 13.192

Group (C)
1. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.783; 2. O9-Craig Mintz, 12.837; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.910; 4. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.935; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.007; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.044; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.151; 8. 20i-Kelsey Ivy, 13.688; 9. 91-Cale Thomas, ---

Group (D)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi, 12.731; 2. 39-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.738; 3. 17xl-Caleb Helms, 12.830; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.934; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.948; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.008; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.011; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.354; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.458

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 19-Paige Polyak [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 70X-Justin Peck [4]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 6. 16-DJ Foos [9]; 7. 23-Carson Short [6]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 9. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 2. G1-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 33W-Caleb Griffith [1]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 3. O9-Craig Mintz [3]; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 5R-Byron Reed [4]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 7. 20I-Kelsey Ivy [8]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 3. 39-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 8. 17XL-Caleb Helms [2]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. G1-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 4. 19-Paige Polyak [4]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 3. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 8. 23-Carson Short [6]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [12]; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs [13]; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker [10]; 12. 20I-Kelsey Ivy [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 2. G1-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [8]; 5. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 7. O9-Craig Mintz [14]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 9. 70X-Justin Peck [9]; 10. 3-Jac Haudenschild [15]; 11. 5R-Byron Reed [17]; 12. 33W-Caleb Griffith [13]; 13. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson [22]; 15. 16-DJ Foos [23]; 16. 71-Gio Scelzi [21]; 17. O7-Gerard McIntyre [24]; 18. 39-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 19. K4-Chad Kemenah [16]; 20. 1-Nate Dussel [20]; 21. 19-Paige Polyak [7]; 22. 99-Skylar Gee [19]; 23. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 24. 5T-Travis Philo [18] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer (1-10), Buddy Kofoid (11-18), Aaron Reutzel (19-25), Brock Zearfoss (26), Aaron Reutzel (27, 28), Brock Zearfoss (29-40)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/31/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 4168
2. Aaron Reutzel - 4132
3. Cory Eliason - 4070
4. Paul McMahan - 4022
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3946
6. Greg Wilson - 3858
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3738
8. Skylar Gee - 3646
9. George Hobaugh - 3152
10. Justin Peck - 2568

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/30/2019): Aaron Reutzel (10)
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (8/31/2019): Brock Zearfoss (3)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel uses late race restart to steal Brad Doty Classic opener at Attica Raceway Park, reclaims All Star championship point lead​

ATTICA, Ohio (August 30, 2019) - Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel is certainly no stranger to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, but his trip to the top of the podium on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park was just as dramatic as it was last minute, utilizing a restart with three laps remaining to steal the victory from race-long leader and California hotshot, Buddy Kofoid.

For Reutzel, the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics opening night victory was valuable not only short term, earning $5,000 for his efforts, but it was also valuable long term, as the defending All Star titleholder reclaimed the championship point lead by two markers over Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney. Reutzel’s win bumped his count to a staggering ten on the season, now with two at Attica Raceway Park in 2019.

Also using the late-race restart to his advantage, the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer chased Aaron Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Buddy Kofoid, Brock Zearfoss and Cap Henry.

“It’s nice to get a win. We’ve been having either really good luck, or really bad luck; no in between,” Aaron Reutzel expressed in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Nattress Construction/No. 87 sprint car. “It was a great night for all of my guys. It was nice to close back in on the points. Dale (Blaney) and I have been going back and forth a lot this year in the points. I just want to get the lead and set sail. Dale is a seasoned veteran at this stuff and probably takes the stress a little bit better than I do.”

Starting fourth on the evening grid, Reutzel was not a major contender until late in the 40-lapper. Battling early with Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry, the pair exchanged the runner-up spot nearly five times before Reutzel finally settled into second on lap 28.

While Henry and Reutzel battled in the background, Buddy Kofoid was in control. The Ed Neumeister Racing ace took off from the pole position and maintained a blistering pace on the topside of the speedway. An early reg flag incident on lap eight, followed by a pair of cautions on lap 13 and lap 17, were Kofoid’s only distractions during the first half of the 40-lap program.
A long green flag segment after the lap 17 caution eventually led the front-runners to lapped traffic. Despite Kofoid’s torrid pace on top, getting by the slower cars became a challenge, ultimately allowing Cap Henry and Aaron Reutzel to track down the youngster.

On lap 28, executing a bold slider between turns three and four, Reutzel drove by Henry for second, next setting aim on the No. 11N of Kofoid. As the laps clicked down, so did Kofoid’s command, nearly losing the top spot to Reutzel when the Texan attempted a slide job in turns one and two on lap 37. Although the attempt failed, yellow flags waved shortly thereafter giving Kofoid the breather that he needed, or so he thought.

It turns out that the ensuing restart with three laps to go was just what Reutzel needed, sticking himself between the bottom edge and a blocking Kofoid as the pair battled through turns one and two.

“I was going to try to get a run on the top, but he blocked the top,” Aaron Reutzel said. “I really thought he was going to take off earlier than that and not leave us anything, but he waited a long time to take off. I knew if we had any chance, that’s when it was going to be. I think he knew he made a little bit of a mistake and tried to block it, but he left the door open just enough. We had a great race car. That late caution is what won us the race.”

The final caution also allowed Tim Shaffer the opportunity to drive by Kofoid to claim second. It was the Aliquippa-native’s first night in the Ron Gorby-owned/Howard Johnson of Lima/No. G1.

“We’re still learning the car,” Tim Shaffer said of his new opportunity, who started fifth on the grid. “Early on in that race, I just couldn’t get the wing back enough. The track was so tight on the right rear. It finally slicked up to where I could get the wing back and get a little more leverage getting into the corner. That last restart, I think I had a shot at (Reutzel) but I missed the bottom. It’s a great night and a great job for all of us.”

“My motor didn’t take off there on that last restart,” Buddy Kofoid explained. “I guess I just need to do my job better on restarts. I really wasn’t challenged on the restarts before that one. I’m just glad to finish in a podium spot.”

Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics competition will continue at Attica Raceway Park on Saturday, August 31. Although the scenery will be the same, the stakes will be higher, as the two-day finale will award a $10,000 top prize, officially concluding Attica’s 32nd season of action.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. A mandatory drivers meeting will begin at 5 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Attica Raceway Park on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - August 30, 2019:
Event: Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics
Entries: 33
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Justin Peck - 12.705 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 12.597 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1 presented by R&R Racewear: Skylar Gee
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2 presented by R&R Racewear: Jac Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3 presented by R&R Racewear: Caleb Griffith
Mobil 1 Heat #4 presented by R&R Racewear: Buddy Kofoid
JE Pistons Dash #1 presented by Callies: Buddy Kofoid
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2 presented by Priority Aviation: Cap Henry
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main presented by JEGS Winner: Travis Philo
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Greg Wilson (+15)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Buddy Kofoid (1-37)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Cale Thomas
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.752; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah, 12.766; 3. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.792; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.841; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.857; 6. 16-DJ Foos, 12.958; 7. 28-Danny Mumaw, 13.505; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.586; 9. 46-Stuart Williams, NT

Group (B)
1. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.597; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.699; 3. G1-Tim Shaffer, 12.831; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.884; 5. 1st-Gary Taylor, 12.909; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.939; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.008; 8. 20i-Kelsey Ivy, 13.719

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.609; 2. 25M-Chris Andrews, 12.812; 3. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 12.853; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.106; 5. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 13.177; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.325; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.679; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.781

Group (D)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 12.633; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.665; 3. 70X-Justin Peck, 12.775; 4. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 12.802; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.923; 6. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.947; 7. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.103; 8. 23-Carson Short, 13.383

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 5. 5R-Byron Reed [2]; 6. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 7. 28-Danny Mumaw [7]; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. G1-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 1ST-Gary Taylor [5]; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 20I-Kelsey Ivy [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 33W-Caleb Griffith [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 25M-Chris Andrews [3]; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]; 6. 21N-Frankie Nervo [7]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 8. 18J-RJ Jacobs [5]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [6]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 7. 91-Cale Thomas [7]; 8. 23-Carson Short [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 3. G1-Tim Shaffer [1]; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 4. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 5. 33W-Caleb Griffith [5]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 4. 28-Danny Mumaw [6]; 5. 91-Cale Thomas [5]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 7. 21N-Frankie Nervo [3]; 8. 23-Carson Short [9]; 9. 22B-Ryan Broughton [10]; 10. 18J-RJ Jacobs [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. G1-Tim Shaffer [5]; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [1]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [13]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [23]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 10. 70X-Justin Peck [12]; 11. 11-Dale Blaney [19]; 12. 5R-Byron Reed [17]; 13. 3-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 14. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [8]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [16]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 17. 16-DJ Foos [22]; 18. 33W-Caleb Griffith [10]; 19. K4-Chad Kemenah [7]; 20. 25M-Chris Andrews [15]; 21. 1ST-Gary Taylor [18]; 22. 28-Danny Mumaw [24]; 23. 57X-Andrew Palker [20]; 24. 5T-Travis Philo [21] Lap Leaders: Buddy Kofoid (1-37), Aaron Reutzel (38-40)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/30/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4028
2. Dale Blaney - 4026
3. Cory Eliason - 3932
4. Paul McMahan - 3898
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3796
6. Greg Wilson - 3736
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3622
8. Skylar Gee - 3540
9. George Hobaugh - 3062
10. Justin Peck - 2436

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre
Attica Raceway Park, Pa. (8/30/2019): Aaron Reutzel (10)

 

 

Tony Stewart Releases Statement Regarding All Star Disqualifications at BAPS Motor Speedway

On Sunday night at BAPS Motor Speedway, the All Star Circuit of Champions disqualified five teams and drivers from the feature event due to their crews leaving the designated work area in the infield of the track. This is stated in our rule book and the designated work area was communicated to the drivers at the driver’s meeting. Our officials called the rules violations accurately.

With that said, I acknowledge that the punishment of disqualification does not fit the wrongdoing by the teams. The intent of the rule is, not only for the safety of the crew members, but also to provide a level playing field for all teams while in the infield. On Sunday night, Track and Series officials both determined that a designated area was required for crew members to keep them safe and away from certain areas of the infield.

I assure each and every track owner, promoter, team owner, driver, crew member and most importantly the loyal fans that support their drivers and tracks, that this will never happen again. We will not put ourselves in a position to have to monitor the designated work area. In the instances that our teams are parked outside the track, the work area will remain outside the track unless the track designates it elsewhere. Any disqualification will be reserved for only those violations that warrant such a response.

I was a participant in this race for the third straight year and as a driver I was upset that I didn’t get to race against the cars that were disqualified. I won the All Star race at BAPS Speedway last year and it one of the biggest races that I have ever won for one reason: I came to Pennsylvania and beat the best in the sport. Coming to Pennsylvania is important for me and for my Series; it’s the toughest racing in the country. When you win in Pennsylvania, you know you beat the best.

I have reached out to each of the teams that were disqualified on Sunday night and had meaningful discussions with each of them. Each team and driver have committed to supporting the All Stars beginning next weekend at Port Royal for the Night Before the 50 and the 52nd Annual Tuscarora 50, Williams Grove on September 20th and the Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway on September 21st.

I would like to publicly support my Series Director, Eric Walls. Eric is fair and consistent to each and every team that races with us regardless of their tenure, number of wins or resume. Eric did his job on Sunday night and he will do so again beginning this weekend in Ohio. I have the utmost respect and confidence in Eric. If anyone is to take the blame for the rule as it was written, that falls on me as the Series owner.

Finally, it is important to note that my officials made the call Sunday night. BAPS Motor Speedway was not involved in the decision to disqualify the teams. Scott and Kolten do a great job at their facility and have invested their money and time to make their track a top facility in central Pennsylvania. I ask that you do not hold them accountable on any level and support them as you have in the past. I extend this ask of support to all tracks in central PA. There are a number of high purse paying shows remaining in Pennsylvania over the next two months. These tracks cannot pay out purses of this magnitude without the support of the fans.

I am truly sorry for the impact this has caused on the fans, teams, drivers, BAPS Motor Speedway and their partners including the Snyder family and BAPS Paints, and our Series partners, including Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Mobil 1.

 

 

All Stars excited to headline four-race trip through Ohio during Labor Day weekend

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 28, 2019) - Traditionally a packed agenda for Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil, Labor Day weekend just got bigger, now featuring four events in four days, two of which awarding five-figure paydays.

The four-race stretch will ignite, officially, with Brad Doty Classic competition at Attica Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, August 30 & 31. Kicking things off with a $5,000-to-win preliminary on Friday, the Doty will hit an even higher gear one night later, eventually shelling out a $10,000 payday after 40 laps of green flag action.

Originally on the World of Outlaws schedule, the 2019 Brad Doty Classic was canceled due to wet weather and later transitioned to All Star sanction.
Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will conclude the four-day sweep with a doubleheader on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2. Like Attica Raceway Park, ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ will crank things up and award big money over the holiday weekend beginning with the $12,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial on Sunday, September 1.

The Wayne County Speedway visit will conclude with the $5,000-to-win Rick Susong Memorial on Monday, September 2.

With one month remaining on the 2019 All Star calendar, the race for the championship is far from over. Six-time Series champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney, will enter the Ohio foursome on top of the title chase by 20 markers over Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel. The driver of the McGhee Motosports No. 11 used back-to-back runner-up performances in Pennsylvania to increase his command in the standings.

Although currently second in the title chase, Aaron Reutzel, the 2018 All Star champion, leads the way in the win category. Including two during the recent Pennsylvania swing, Reutzel owns nine victories in 2019, accompanied by 17 marks in the top-five category.

Combined, Reutzel and Blaney account for 12 victories on the tour thus far in 2019. Cory Eliason, who is third in the championship chase, owns two victory lane appearances this season, Paul McMahan, who is awaiting his first opportunity to strike gold in 2019, sits fourth in the championship standings, followed by two-time New York winner, Brock Zearfoss.

Fans who can not make the journey to Ohio for the All Star quadruple-header can still witness every lap live from the comfort of their own home. Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to broadcast all four events from Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway. Those seeking additional information such as broadcast options and pricing should visit Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 30, and 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. A mandatory drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday, with hot laps to follow at 6:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., respectively. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Attica Raceway Park on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2. A drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, as well as at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hot laps are scheduled to hit the racing surface at 6 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. For more updates, please visit Wayne County Speedway online at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/25/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 3898
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3878
3. Cory Eliason - 3794
4. Paul McMahan - 3762
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3654
6. Greg Wilson - 3602
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3502
8. Skylar Gee - 3408
9. George Hobaugh - 2972
10. Justin Peck - 2306

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre

 

 

 

Gerard McIntyre earns first All Star victory of 2019 during Justin Snyder ‘Salute to the Troops’ program at BAPS Motor Speedway

YORK HAVEN, Pa. (August 25, 2019) - Utilizing ‘home field advantage,’ New Oxford, Pennsylvania’s Gerard McIntrye capped an incredible weekend for the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and earned the ‘Salute to the Troops’ victory at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday evening, August 25, eventually leading all 30 circuits of the $5,000-to-win program and securing his first Series victory of the 2019 season.

The win, a second-ever during All Star competition for the pilot of the Northeast Foundation and Concrete/Water Treatment By Design/No. 07 sprint car, did not come without a challenge, forced with withstand nearly 20 laps of constant pressure from six-time Series champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney.

On an even bigger note for All Star enthusiasts, the BAPS Motor Speedway triumph bumped the weekend score to 4-1 in favor of Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions; Grandview Speedway, the first Williams Grove Speedway ‘Jack Gunn Memorial’ feature, Lincoln Speedway, and BAPS Motor Speedway all accomplished by full-time All Stars.

“The guys did a great job tonight. I just did what I needed to do to get this thing to victory lane,” said Gerard McIntrye in BAPS Motor Speedway victory lane. “A big thanks to all of those guys for running me clean. I could hear Dale (Blaney) on the outside of me a couple of times. I tried to change my line up a few times so those guys didn’t know where I was going. It all worked out and I’m glad to be here.”

A red flag incident involving pole-sitter, Justin Peck, on the opening circuit, followed by multiple rule infractions resulting in the disqualification of Danny Dietrich, Anthony Macri, Lance Dewease, Ryan Smith and Skylar Gee, allowed McIntyre the opportunity to restart on the front row. The opportunity played into McIntyre’s favor, jumping to an early lead with Cory Eliason, Dale Blaney, Aaron Reutzel and Tony Stewart in tow.

With G-Mac in command, it was Blaney who was making the early moves. The Hartford, Ohio-native slipped into second by lap five, next setting aim on the familiar No. 07 of McIntyre. Lap after lap, Blaney attempted to drive by G-Mac, only to be denied at the exit of each corner. A trio of cautions, including a second red flag incident for Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, on lap 19, halted the feature pace, and although Blaney restarted well, G-Mac survived and continued to lead the way.

In an attempt to execute a perfect last-ditch effort, Blaney chased McIntyre beyond the flagstand and drove into turn one as hard as he could, nearly pulling even as the pair reached the apex of the corner. A drag race down the backstretch ensued, followed by McIntrye diving into turn three and Blaney returning to the topside. Despite the bold attempt, Blaney did not have enough, losing by a margin of victory equalling .0183 seconds.

“Gerard ran a really great race,” Dale Blaney said, driver of the McGhee Motorsports No. 11 who is now back in charge of the Series' championship standings. “The guys gave me a great car. A second the last two nights in Central PA isn’t bad. I would have liked to get one of these out here though.”

Freddie Rahmer, who won the evening’s B-main, blasted ahead 16 positions to secure a third place finish at the final checkers, followed by Brock Zearfoss and Paul McMahan.

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will now turn their attention back to the Buckeye State, ready to headline four events in four days at two different facilities. Action will launch with two nights at Attica Raceway Park in Attica on Friday and Saturday, August 30 & 31, followed by back-to-back appearances at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2.

Competition will be high, but so will the paydays, as Attica Raceway Park will award a total winner’s share equalling $15,000 over the course of the two-day visit; $5,000 on Friday, followed by the $10,000-to-win Brad Doty Classic on Saturday.

Wayne County Speedway will also award hefty top prizes over Labor Day weekend beginning with the $12,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial on Sunday, followed by the Rick Susong Memorial worth $5,000 on Monday.

Additional news and notes will be posted in the near future. For the time being, fans are encouraged to visit Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway online at www.atticaracewaypark.com and www.waynecountyspeedway.com, respectively.

Contingency Awards/Results: BAPS Motor Speedway - August 25, 2019:
Event: Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops
Entries: 28
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Danny Dietrich - 15.924 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Lance Dewease - 15.853 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Ryan Smith
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Gerard McIntyre
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Anthony Macri
JE Pistons presented by Fatheadz Eyewear Dash: Justin Peck
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Freddie Rahmer
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Gerard McIntyre
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Freddie Rahmer (+16)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Gerard McIntyre (1-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Jay Galloway
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.853; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.943; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.198; 4. 72-Ryan Smith, 16.268; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.417; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.551; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.570; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski, 16.682; 9. 91F-Anthony Fiore, 17.053; 10. 67-Justin Whittall, 17.178

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.161; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.280; 3. 21-Brian Montieth, 16.539; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.555; 5. 7k-Dan Shetler, 16.786; 6. 8-Billy Dietrich, 16.859; 7. 5-Jeff Halligan, 17.146; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.217; 9. 90-Jordan Givler, 17.278

Group (C)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.244; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 16.246; 3. 70X-Justin Peck, 16.446; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.540; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.547; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.562; 7. 44-Dylan Norris, 16.815; 8. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.946; 9. 27G-Jay Galloway, 17.568

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 72-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski [8]; 8. 67-Justin Whittall [10]; 9. 91F-Anthony Fiore [9]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 21-Brian Montieth [2]; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 6. 90-Jordan Givler [9]; 7. 5-Jeff Halligan [7]; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 9. 8-Billy Dietrich [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 70X-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 8. 44-Dylan Norris [7]; 9. 27G-Jay Galloway [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 70X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 6. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease [7]; 8. 72-Ryan Smith [8]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 2. 5-Jeff Halligan [4]; 3. 73B-Brett Michalski [2]; 4. 44-Dylan Norris [6]; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 7. 27G-Jay Galloway [10]; 8. 67-Justin Whittall [7]; 9. 8-Billy Dietrich [8]; 10. 91F-Anthony Fiore [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [6]; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer [19]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [15]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 9. 21-Brian Montieth [12]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [17]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 12. 5-Jeff Halligan [20]; 13. 73B-Brett Michalski [21]; 14. 44-Dylan Norris [22]; 15. 90-Jordan Givler [18]; 16. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 17. 7K-Dan Shetler [23]; 18. 40-George Hobaugh [24]; 19. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 20. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 21. 69K-Lance Dewease [7]; 22. 72-Ryan Smith [8]; 23. 99-Skylar Gee [13]; 24. 48-Danny Dietrich [3] Lap Leaders: Gerard McIntyre (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/25/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 3898
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3878
3. Cory Eliason - 3794
4. Paul McMahan - 3762
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3654
6. Greg Wilson - 3602
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3502
8. Skylar Gee - 3408
9. George Hobaugh - 2972
10. Justin Peck - 2306

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)
Lincoln Speedway, Pa. (8/24/2019): Skylar Gee
BAPS Motor Speedway, Pa. (8/25/2019): Gerard McIntyre

 

 

Skylar Gee dominates Lincoln Speedway for first-ever All Star victory; Series up 3-1 over Posse with one event remaining

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (August 24, 2019) - Earning a first-ever Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory is certainly special, but to attain that feat in the heart of Pennsylvania Posse Country is on an entirely different level, especially with MAVTV Motorsports Network cameras on the prowl.

Leduc, Alberta, Canada’s Skylar Gee reached that level on Saturday night in the Pigeon Hills, eventually dominating All Star Circuit of Champions feature competition at the ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway by leading all 30 circuits, doing so from the pole position.

Not only did Gee lead every lap, but the All Star Rookie of the Year contender did it in incredible fashion, ultimately crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory surpassing two seconds. Impressive enough, Gee’s lead reached nearly three seconds by the midpoint of the program, but a caution on lap 17 knocked his wicked pace back to idle.

Six-time All Star champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney, chased Gee to the finish, followed by Ryan Smith, Adam Wilt and Jeff Halligan.

“Hats off to my team. They gave me one hell of a race car tonight,” said Skylar Gee in victory lane, who nearly swept the program by setting fast time, winning the dash, and finally, winning the $5,000 main event. “This was a fun race track. I can’t wait to come back here.”

With six cautions, including an unforeseen fuel stop on lap four, cutting-up the 30-lapper, the only real challenges for Gee were the multiple restarts. In fact, the third generation ace was forced to survive two complete restarts before getting underway, officially.

A tap against the turn four, outside retaining wall gave Gee a stir on lap 22, ultimately trimming his near-three second command over Blaney to a single second. Despite the fact, Blaney was unable to capitalize. Even when a lapped car blocked Gee’s preferred top lane in the final corner, nobody was present to potentially overtake. The ASCS graduate did not falter, however, and simply dived through the corner to set-up a straight shot at the flagstand.

“I’m looking at the board and I’m seeing Dale Blaney and the 72 [Ryan Smith] and I think ‘I better get going here,’” Gee continued, pilot of the Moto Gator/Raw Machinery/Carlan Services/No. 99 sprint car. “I just kept trying to change it up and plan my starts right; I think I did a pretty good job of that. It really hasn’t sunk in yet. I really don’t know what to say.”

Fans should note they can relive the action from Lincoln Speedway via MAVTV Motorsports Network on Sunday, October 27.

Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops event at BAPS Motor Speedway will conclude the All Star weekend road trip on Sunday evening, August 25. Like the events at Grandview Speedway and Lincoln Speedway, the Sunday night showstopper will award a $5,000 payday.

BAPS Motor Speedway near York Haven, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:15 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit BAPS Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.bapsmotorspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway - August 24, 2019:
Entries: 30
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 13.365 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Skylar Gee - 13.258 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Ryan Smith
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jeff Halligan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dale Blaney
JE Pistons presented by Fatheadz Eyewear Dash: Skylar Gee
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Brandon Rahmer
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Skylar Gee
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Alan Krimes (+12)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Skylar Gee
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tim Wagaman
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.258; 2. 1X-Chad Trout, 13.381; 3. 72-Ryan Smith, 13.395; 4. 16-Matt Campbell, 13.469; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.522; 6. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 13.528; 7. 59-Jim Siegel, 13.569; 8. 75-Chase Dietz, 13.617; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.709; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.019

Group (B)
1. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 13.514; 2. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.517; 3. 15-Adam Wilt, 13.530; 4. 58-Jeff Halligan, 13.582; 5. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.610; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.673; 7. 87K-Alan Krimes, 13.744; 8. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 13.770; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.786; 10. 7-Trey Hivner, 14.130

Group (C)
1. 21-Brian Montieth, 13.543; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.561; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.571; 4. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.584; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 13.587; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.649; 7. 39-Cory Haas, 13.737; 8. 8-Billy Dietrich, 13.755; 9. 1s-Tim Wagaman, 13.846; 10. 73B-Brett Michalski, 14.215

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 72-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 16-Matt Campbell [1]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 6. 75-Chase Dietz [8]; 7. 59-Jim Siegel [7]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 9. 69-Tim Glatfelter [6]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 58-Jeff Halligan [1]; 2. 15-Adam Wilt [2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [5]; 6. 87K-Alan Krimes [7]; 7. 88-Brandon Rahmer [4]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [9]; 9. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [8]; 10. 7-Trey Hivner [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 39-Cory Haas [7]; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 7. 1S-Tim Wagaman [9]; 8. 8-Billy Dietrich [8]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [10]; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 16-Matt Campbell [3]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 58-Jeff Halligan [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 1X-Chad Trout [7]; 8. 15-Adam Wilt [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 88-Brandon Rahmer [1]; 2. 59-Jim Siegel [3]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 4. 69-Tim Glatfelter [2]; 5. 8-Billy Dietrich [6]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 7. 1S-Tim Wagaman [4]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]; 10. 7-Trey Hivner [12]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 12. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 3. 72-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 15-Adam Wilt [8]; 5. 58-Jeff Halligan [5]; 6. 87K-Alan Krimes [18]; 7. 16-Matt Campbell [2]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 10. 51-Freddie Rahmer [16]; 11. 70X-Justin Peck [14]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 13. 59-Jim Siegel [19]; 14. 1X-Chad Trout [7]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [24]; 16. 21-Brian Montieth [10]; 17. 70-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 18. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 19. 73B-Brett Michalski [26]; 20. 39-Cory Haas [15]; 21. 88-Brandon Rahmer [21]; 22. 75-Chase Dietz [17]; 23. 48-Danny Dietrich [20]; 24. 69-Tim Glatfelter [22]; 25. 99M-Kyle Moody [25]; 26. 8-Billy Dietrich [23] Lap Leaders: Skylar Gee (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/24/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel -3760
2. Dale Blaney - 3752
3. Cory Eliason - 3658
4. Paul McMahan - 3622
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3512
6. Greg Wilson - 3468
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3352
8. Skylar Gee - 3304
9. George Hobaugh - 2858
10. Justin Peck - 2194

 

 

Aaron Reutzel leads All Stars to victory during Jack Gunn Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway; Dewease gets redemption during second 20-lapper

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (August 23, 2019) - For the first time in Series history, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 defeated the Pennsylvania Posse at Williams Grove Speedway, doing so in dramatic fashion during the first of two Jack Gunn Memorial, 20-lap main events on Friday night, August 23.

Aaron Reutzel, the defending All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder, as well as the current Series point leader and season win leader, led the charge from the pole position during the first 20-lapper at the world-famous half-mile, securing his place in Williams Grove Speedway history books by leading all 20 circuits, all while holding off the track’s all-time win leader and six-time champion, Lance Dewease. In addition, Reutzel’s $4,000 victory snapped a 35-race winless streak at The Grove for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, a stretch that dates back to 1970.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for an All Star win,” an ecstatic Aaron Reutzel said in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/No. 87 sprint car. “I think this goes to show how tough it is here and how hard it is to win here. I said it yesterday - we beat the Posse at Grandview, but I don’t think you actually ‘beat the Posse’ until you do it at Williams Grove. It’s pretty special to come in here and do that.”

Despite starting from the pole position, it was a hard-fought 20 laps for the Clute, Texas-native, forced to battle wheel-to-wheel and wing-to-wing with Lance Dewease during much of the second-half of the main event. Things only intensified as lap traffic increased, and by the time the leaders hit halfway, the lapped cars were stacked two and three wide.

Although Dewease and Paul McMahan, who battled in the runner-up spot until Dewease drove by the Nashville-native on lap 11, kept tabs on Reutzel in traffic, it was not until lap 14 when Reutzel received his first threatening challenge.

Attempting to utilize a slider between turns one and two, Dewease did his best to take control over Reutzel, only to be denied by the defending champion a half-lap later at the exit of turn four.

Despite being out-drove during the first Jack Gunn Memorial main event at Williams Grove Speedway, it did not take long for Fayetteville’s Lance Dewease to find his way back to All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, ultimately winning the second of two $4,000 paydays and bumping his Williams Grove Speedway win count to 97. Impressive enough, Dewease now owns 39 All Star victories, eight of which accomplished at the Cumberland County paperclip.

“We just keep plugging away with this race car,” Lance Dewease expressed, driver of the Don Kreitz, Jr.-owned/Schannauer Plumbing and Heating/Hess Iron/No. 69K sprint car. “The guys have been working hard since Knoxville. We weren’t too happy with how things ended out there, but we were pretty good all night tonight. I think I may have been a little too timid during the first feature, but I was able to be a little more aggressive during the second.”

By virtue of a six-position inversion draw, Lance Dewease started fifth on the second Jack Gunn Memorial main event grid. Although it took six circuits for Dewease to advance his first position, it was smooth sailing from that point forward. Just one circuit later, Dewease was able to drive by Adam Wilt for third, next setting aim on Ryan Smith and race-long leader, Kyle Moody.

By lap 12, Dewease was all over Smith for second, eventually taking the spot before the pair got back to the flagstand. It would only take Dewease two more laps to solidify his place at the top of the running order, the result of a massive dive into corner number three to get by Moody on lap 14.

“That’s my favorite corner around this place,” Lance Dewease said about turn three and four. “We can do that stuff pretty good when we are right.”

Ryan Smith drove by Moody to steal second before the final checkers, followed by Moody, Adam Wilt and Chad Trout.

Fans should note that the Jack Gunn Memorial will be aired on MAVTV Motorsports Network on October 20.

The ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, will have their fair share of All Star competition on Saturday evening, August 24. Similar to their visit to Grandview two nights prior, the All Stars will chase a $5,000 winner’s share in the Pigeon Hills.

Lincoln Speedway will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Action will commence with a mandatory drivers meeting at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Lincoln Speedway live on the Web at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - August 23, 2019:
Event: Jack Gunn Memorial Twin 20’s
Entries: 31
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 16.879 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 16.717 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: TJ Stutts
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kyle Moody
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Adam Wilt
JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Paul McMahan
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Cory Haas
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner #1: Aaron Reutzel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner #2: Lance Dewease
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award Feature #1: Chad Trout (+5)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led Feature #1: Aaron Reutzel (1-20)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led Feature #2: Kyle Moody (1-13)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Tony Stewart
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.717; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.876; 3. 11S-TJ Stutts, 16.989; 4. 1-Logan Wagner, 17.003; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 17.110; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.127; 7. 98H-Dave Blaney, ---

Group (B)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.737; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.771; 3. 72-Ryan Smith, 16.860; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.882; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.010; 6. 39-Cory Haas, 17.044; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.480; 8. 14-Tony Stewart, ---

Group (C)
1. 21-Brian Montieth, 16.747; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.841; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.151; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.187; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.251; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 17.388; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.684; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.019

Group (D)
1. 1X-Chad Trout, 17.106; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.114; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 17.200; 4. 15-Adam Wilt, 17.253; 5. 5-Jeff Halligan, 17.438; 6. 70X-Justin Peck, 17.439; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.826

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11S-TJ Stutts [2]; 2. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall [6]; 7. 98H-Dave Blaney [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 72-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 6. 39-Cory Haas [6]; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99M-Kyle Moody [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [4]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 5. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 15-Adam Wilt [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout [4]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [6]; 6. 5-Jeff Halligan [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody [2]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [5]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 72-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 15-Adam Wilt [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 11S-TJ Stutts [5]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39-Cory Haas [1]; 2. 55K-Robbie Kendall [2]; 3. 5-Jeff Halligan [4]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [10]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 8. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]

A-Main (20 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 15-Adam Wilt [6]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [5]; 7. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 8. 1X-Chad Trout [13]; 9. 11-Dale Blaney [9]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [12]; 12. 21-Brian Montieth [11]; 13. 70-Brock Zearfoss [14]; 14. 51-Freddie Rahmer [15]; 15. 11S-TJ Stutts [10]; 16. 39M-Anthony Macri [18]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [19]; 18. 70X-Justin Peck [20]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 20. 39-Cory Haas [21]; 21. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 22. 5-Jeff Halligan [23]; 23. 99-Skylar Gee [25]; 24. 12W-Troy Fraker [26]; 25. 55K-Robbie Kendall [22]; 26. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [24] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-20)

A-Main (20 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 2. 72-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 99M-Kyle Moody [1]; 4. 15-Adam Wilt [2]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [8]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [11]; 7. 21-Brian Montieth [12]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 10. 1-Logan Wagner [7]; 11. 51-Freddie Rahmer [14]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 13. 39M-Anthony Macri [16]; 14. 70-Brock Zearfoss [13]; 15. 11S-TJ Stutts [15]; 16. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [17]; 17. 70X-Justin Peck [18]; 18. 39-Cory Haas [20]; 19. O7-Gerard McIntyre [21]; 20. 5-Jeff Halligan [22]; 21. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [26]; 22. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 23. 12W-Troy Fraker [24]; 24. 99-Skylar Gee [23]; 25. 11-Dale Blaney [9]; 26. 55K-Robbie Kendall [25] Lap Leaders: Kyle Moody (1-13), Lance Dewease (14-20)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/23/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3626
2. Dale Blaney - 3606
3. Cory Eliason - 3544
4. Paul McMahan - 3496
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3396
6. Greg Wilson - 3336
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3232
8. Skylar Gee - 3154
9. George Hobaugh - 2768
10. Tony Stewart - 2152

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Aaron Reutzel (9)
Williams Grove Speedway, Pa. (8/23/2019): Lance Dewease (2)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel leads all 35 to become first name etched on Grandview Speedway’s Hodnett Cup, reclaims Series point lead

BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. (August 22, 2019) - For the second consecutive season, and with MAVTV Motorsports Network cameras rolling, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel earned his way into Grandview Speedway victory lane, only this time etching his name even deeper into sprint car history by becoming the first name added to the illustrious Hodnett Cup. Set to be a signature award when the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 visit the Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, oval, the Hodnett Cup will be decorated year by year, as each winner’s name will be added for all to see.

Reutzel, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/No. 87 sprint car, led all 35 circuits on Thursday night at Grandview Speedway, forced to survive a heavyweight bout in traffic to secure his Series-leading eighth All Star victory of the 2019 season. In addition, the Grandview Speedway triumph also allowed the defending All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder to reclaim the championship points lead, now with a two point advantage over six-time Series champion, Dale Blaney.

Before Reutzel could march his way to victory against the infamous Pennsylvania Posse, Mother Nature intervened just after qualifying resulting in a lengthy delay. Suffice it to say, track and Series officials held their ground and allowed the weather to pass.

“I just want to thank all of the fans, as well as all of the officials for sticking this one out and not throwing in the towel. We all really appreciate their efforts,” Aaron Reutzel said in victory lane. “It was definitely a hard call to make, but I’m glad they did it. The track was really fast tonight because of the rain. We were really lucky to draw the one [during dash redraw]. That was a pretty big deal.”

Despite starting from the pole position and earning the initial jump, the path to victory was not paved easy for Reutzel. After a pair of cautions, one resulting in red flag conditions, disturbed competition during the first six circuits, a long green followed, thus creating periods of dense traffic around the Grandview bullring.

As traffic started to intensify, so did the pressure on Reutzel for the lead. By lap 20, Paul McMahan, who battled in the second position the entire distance up until that point, was all over Reutzel for the top spot. Danny Dietrich, a 13-time winner in 2019, soon threw his hat into the ring creating a three-car battle for the lead. The lead trio raced nearly nose to tail until a yellow sign of relief waved for Reutzel on lap 27. The caution allowed Reutzel to restart in clean air, and that is where he dominated.

Paul McMahan held on to finish second at the final checkers, followed by Danny Dietrich, Ryan Smith and Ryan Taylor.

“There were a lot of lapped cars that were not cooperating,” Aaron Reutzel explained. “In clean air I was really good, but in dirty air I struggled a little bit. Hats off to my guys. Night in and night out, they bust their butts and it really shows.”

Fans will have the opportunity to relive the action from Grandview Speedway on MAVTV Motorsports Network on October 13.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday evening, August 23. Headlining a monster program at the world-famous half-mile, the annual Jack Gunn Memorial will be the main attraction at Williams Grove Speedway featuring a pair of 20-lap main events, each awarding a $4,000 top prize. The A-main finish of the first 20-lapper will help set the field for the second 20-lapper; a pill draw conducted at the conclusion of the first feature will determine the number of cars inverted for the start of the second.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Williams Grove Speedway live on the Web at www.williamsgrove.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Grandview Speedway - August 22, 2019:
Event: Hodnett Cup
Entries: 24
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Tony Stewart - 11.768 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.868 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Ryan Taylor
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brock Zearfoss
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Dietrich
JE Pistons presented by Fatheadz Eyewear Dash: Aaron Reutzel
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Anthony Macri (+8)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reuztel (1-30)
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.868; 2. 72-Ryan Smith, 12.075; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.230; 4. 20-Ryan Taylor, 12.233; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.246; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 12.271; 7. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.288; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore, 12.565

Group (B)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.292; 2. 70X-Justin Peck, 12.339; 3. 87K-Alan Krimes, 12.364; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.514; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 12.571; 6. 5-Jeff Halligan, 12.626; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski, 12.851

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.100; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.290; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.302; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney, 12.391; 5. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 12.426; 6. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt, 12.573; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.640; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 12.770

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 20-Ryan Taylor [1]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 3. 72-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 87K-Alan Krimes [2]; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 6. 5-Jeff Halligan [6]; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 6. 88-Brandon Rahmer [5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 72-Ryan Smith [7]; 6. 98H-Dave Blaney [4]; 7. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 72-Ryan Smith [5]; 5. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 6. 11-Dale Blaney [11]; 7. 98H-Dave Blaney [6]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [13]; 9. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [9]; 11. 51-Freddie Rahmer [14]; 12. 91R-Kyle Reinhardt [15]; 13. 88-Brandon Rahmer [16]; 14. 39M-Anthony Macri [22]; 15. 5-Jeff Halligan [18]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee [19]; 18. 73B-Brett Michalski [21]; 19. 91-Anthony Fiore [17]; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 21. 87K-Alan Krimes [12]; 22. 40-George Hobaugh [23]; 23. 70X-Justin Peck [10] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/22/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel -3476
2. Dale Blaney - 3474
3. Cory Eliason - 3414
4. Paul McMahan - 3352
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3272
6. Greg Wilson - 3224
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3124
8. Skylar Gee - 3050
9. George Hobaugh - 2678
10. Tony Stewart - 2062

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)
Grandview Speedway, Pa. (8/22/2019): Aaron Reutzel (8)

 

 

 

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will challenge Pennsylvania Posse on four consecutive nights

MAVTV Motorsports Network will join All Stars at Grandview, Williams Grove and Lincoln

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 21, 2019) - Pennsylvania will be ‘home sweet home’ to Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 during the coming weekend, set to invade Posse Country for four straight nights of competition beginning Thursday evening, August 22, at Grandview Speedway near Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania.

Certainly a high octane weekend in the Keystone State, the All Stars and Pennsylvania Posse will battle at four different facilities during their four day visit, participating in five main events resulting in 135 laps of feature competition. All in all, the traveling All Stars will chase a total winner’s share reaching $23,000 beginning with a $5,000 payday to activate the weekend on Thursday.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday evening, August 23. Headlining a monster program at the world-famous half-mile, the annual Jack Gunn Memorial will be the main attraction at Williams Grove Speedway featuring a pair of 20-lap main events, each awarding a $4,000 top prize. The A-main finish of the first 20-lapper will help set the field for the second 20-lapper. A pill draw conducted at the conclusion of the first feature will determine the number of cars inverted for the start of the second.

The ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, will have their fair share of All Star competition on Saturday evening, August 24. Similar to their visit to Grandview two nights prior, the All Stars will chase a $5,000 winner’s share in the Pigeon Hills.

Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops event at BAPS Motor Speedway will conclude the All Star weekend road trip on Sunday evening, August 25. Like the events at Grandview Speedway and Lincoln Speedway, the Sunday night showstopper will award a $5,000 payday.

Six-time champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney, will lead the All Star charge into Central Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon. The Hartford, Ohio-native is on top of the driver title chase by ten markers, barely keeping recent winner and Clute, Texas-native Aaron Reutzel at bay. Reutzel, who owns seven victories on the season including a recent win at Plymouth Speedway on August 17, owned the All Star point lead until a ‘DNF’ finish at I-96 Speedway on Friday, August 16, erased his command.

Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason will enter the weekend third in the driver championship chase, followed by Nashville’s Paul McMahan and former Posse full-timer, Brock Zearfoss.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture action from Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway, respectively, during the coming weekend. All three events will be aired on MAVTV Motorsports Network via tape-delay broadcast beginning October 13.

Event Date/Track/Air Date & Time/Re-Air Date & Time:
8/22/2019|Grandview Speedway|10/13/2019|8:00 PM|10/13/2019|11:00 PM
8/23/2019|Williams Grove Speedway|10/20/2019|8:00 PM|10/20/2019|11:00 PM
8/24/2019|Lincoln Speedway|10/27/2019|8:00 PM|10/27/2019|11:00 PM

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to share live broadcasts from Lincoln Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway during the coming weekend. Those seeking information regarding broadcast availability and viewing options should visit Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7:10 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Grandview Speedway live on the Web at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Williams Grove Speedway live on the Web at www.williamsgrove.com.

Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Action will commence with a mandatory drivers meeting at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Lincoln Speedway live on the Web at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

BAPS Motor Speedway near York Haven, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:15 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit BAPS Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.bapsmotorspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/17/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 3336
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3326
3. Cory Eliason - 3284
4. Paul McMahan - 3206
5. Brock Zearfoss - 3140
6. Greg Wilson - 3106
7. Gerard McIntyre - 3014
8. Skylar Gee - 2934
9. George Hobaugh - 2572
10. Tony Stewart - 1928

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)
Plymouth Speedway, Ind. (8/17/2019): Aaron Reutzel (7)

 

 

Cory Eliason gets by Dale Blaney to score All Star victory at I-96 Speedway

LAKE ODESSA, Mich (August 17, 2019) - Utilizing finesse, patience, and other's misfortune, Visalia, California's Cory Eliason earned his second Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2019 season on Friday night at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The $5,000 triumph, his first since scoring a monster payday at Virginia Motor Speedway at the beginning of the points schedule, was accomplished from the outside of row three, eventually taking command on lap 19 and holding off a championship contending Dale Blaney, as well as Premier Motorsports' Justin Peck, at the end of 30 circuits.

"We just kept getting better and better as the feature went on," Cory Eliason expressed, driver of the Rudeen Racing No. 26 entry. "Things went our way tonight and we were able to capitalize. It feels great to be standing out here."

Starting from the outside-pole position, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel earned the early jump, blasting off to a near-straightaway lead with just three circuits knocked off the scoreboard. A caution on lap four slowed the pace early, and although the initial caution left little effect on the running order, it was the caution on lap eight that left the front-runners in a tangle.

As race leader Aaron Reutzel was attempting to check-up for spinning car at the exit of turn two, Gio Scelzi, who was battling in the second position, made contact with Reutzel’s rear bumper sending the California-native out over the edge of turn two and ultimately upside-down. As a result, Aaron Reutzel was forced to go to the work area; both drivers would not return.

With Reutzel and Gio Scelzi out of the picture, it was Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney who inherited the top spot, now with Eliason and Skylar Gee in tow.

Traffic eventually found its way into the picture by lap 14 creating a sudden roadblock for Blaney. As traffic intensified, so did Eliason’s pressure on the leader. By lap 17, Blaney’s advantage was scraped down to a car length, stuck behind slower cars with Eliason continuing to breath down his neck. The following circuit, Eliason made a big bid for the lead, nearly getting under Blaney as the duo battled off of turn four to complete lap 18. It only took Eliason one more lap to turn his near-takeover attempt into an official lead change, recreating his dive through turns three and four to successfully drive by the six-time All Star champion.

From that point forward, it was all Eliason at the front of the field, leading the final 12 circuits to score his second victory of the 2019 season. A caution with four laps remaining gave Eliason a stir, but Blaney and Justin Peck, who slipped into a podium spot from 11th just beyond halfway, was no match for the Rudeen Racing entry.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their march through Michigan and Indiana with a one night stand at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, on Saturday, August 17. Like their trek to Michigan one night prior, the trip to the Hoosier State will be a first and only for the traveling All Stars in 2019.

Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 17. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Plymouth Speedway online at www.plymouthspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-96 Speedway - August 16, 2019:
Entries: 29
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.306 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.202 seconds *NTR
Ford Performance Heat #1: Lee Jacobs
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Skylar Gee
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Gio Scelzi
JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear: Dale Blaney
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Tony Stewart
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dan McCarron (+12)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Cory Eliason (19-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: George Hobaugh
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.316; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.328; 3. 71p-Parker Price-Miller, 13.440; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.569; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.712; 6. 4-Danny Smith, 13.716; 7. 16c-Gregg Dalman, 13.775; 8. iO7-Mark Coldren, 13.781; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.817; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.859

Group (B)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.316; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.317; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.532; 4. 85-Dustin Daggett, 13.541; 5. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.557; 6. 97-Max Stambaugh, 13.733; 7. 27K-Brad Lamberson, 13.752; 8. 11R-Chase Ridenour, 13.757; 9. 4L-Ryan Ruhl, 13.786; 10. 71E-Tyler Esh, 14.170

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.202; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi, 13.233; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.515; 4. 71m-Paul May, 13.631; 5. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.802; 6. 21-Brinton Marvel, 13.878; 7. 18J-RJ Jacobs, 14.158; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.183; 9. 14W-Chad Wilson, 14.373

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 9. 16C-Gregg Dalman [7]; 10. IO7-Mark Coldren [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 2. 85-Dustin Daggett [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 70X-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 11R-Chase Ridenour [8]; 6. 97-Max Stambaugh [6]; 7. 4L-Ryan Ruhl [9]; 8. 27K-Brad Lamberson [7]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 10. 71E-Tyler Esh [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 71M-Paul May [1]; 5. 21-Brinton Marvel [6]; 6. 18J-RJ Jacobs [7]; 7. 2L-Landon Lalonde [5]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 9. 14W-Chad Wilson [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 4. 71-Gio Scelzi [6]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 7. 85-Dustin Daggett [5]; 8. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 27K-Brad Lamberson [2]; 3. 4L-Ryan Ruhl [3]; 4. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 6. 2L-Landon Lalonde [4]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 16C-Gregg Dalman [8]; 9. IO7-Mark Coldren [10]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [11]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 6. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [13]; 8. 85-Dustin Daggett [7]; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 10. 21-Brinton Marvel [15]; 11. O7-Gerard McIntyre [22]; 12. 22M-Dan McCarron [24]; 13. 27K-Brad Lamberson [20]; 14. 18J-RJ Jacobs [18]; 15. 11R-Chase Ridenour [14]; 16. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 17. 2L-Landon Lalonde [23]; 18. 14-Tony Stewart [19]; 19. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 20. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 21. 97-Max Stambaugh [17]; 22. 4L-Ryan Ruhl [21]; 23. 4-Danny Smith [16]; 24. 71M-Paul May [12] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-7), Dale Blaney (8-18), Cory Eliason (19-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/16/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 3202
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3176
3. Cory Eliason - 3154
4. Paul McMahan - 3070
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2994
6. Greg Wilson - 2962
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2872
8. Skylar Gee - 2802
9. George Hobaugh - 2462
10. Tony Stewart - 1790

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)
I-96 Speedway, Mich (8/16/2019): Cory Eliason (2)

 

 

The All Stars return to action with doubleheader in Michigan and Indiana

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 14, 2019) - It has been nearly three weeks since Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 participated in scheduled competition, but despite the break, the traveling aces are ready for action and will hit the road once again, this time setting aim on a doubleheader in Michigan and Indiana.

Led by defending All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, the traveling All Stars will kick-off the weekend on Friday night, August 16, with a visit to I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Not stopping there, the Series will venture roughly two and a half hours south for a one night stand at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, on Saturday, August 17. Incidentally, the visits to Michigan and Indiana, respectively, will be a first and only for Tony Stewart’s All Stars in 2019. In addition, each round will award $5,000 top prizes.

Joining Reutzel on the All Star campaign trail will be a stout contingent of Series full-timers including six-time champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney, who trails Reutzel by a mere-eight markers in the driver title chase. Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason will also be in attendance, as well as Paul McMahan, Brock Zearfoss, Greg Wilson, Gerard McIntyre, Skylar Gee, and George Hobaugh.

Although Series full-timers experienced a break from All Star commitments, most did not take any time off. In fact, the All Star Circuit of Champions were represented well during the 59th running of the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa. Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, and Paul McMahan each qualified for A-Main competition at Knoxville Raceway with Reutzel leading representation with a fifth place performance; Eliason and McMahan finished 13th and 20th, respectively.

Those unable to make the journey to I-96 Speedway and Plymouth Speedway can still watch every lap of action live from the comfort of their own home. Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will be on hand to capture action from both events. Those wanting to learn more about viewing options should visit Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, will open pit gates at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:15 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit I-96 Speedway on the Web at www.i96speedway.com.

Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 17. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Plymouth Speedway online at www.plymouthspeedway.net.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 8/14/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3064
2. Dale Blaney - 3056
3. Cory Eliason - 3004
4. Paul McMahan - 2928
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2876
6. Greg Wilson - 2826
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2744
8. Skylar Gee -2662
9. George Hobaugh - 2372
10. Tony Stewart -1676

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)

 

 

Tony Stewart outruns Rico Abreu and Christopher Bell to score inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race victory at 34 Raceway

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 28, 2019) - It took Tony Stewart nearly six months to earn his second Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2019 season, but the victory was well worth the wait, scoring the inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race win at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, worth $26,000.

Forced to outrun some of the best in the business, Smoke took command of the feature field on lap 11, taking advantage of a mishap by race leader, as well as pole-sitter, Rico Abreu. The mishap, a miscue on the cushion which forced Abreu up and over the edge in turns one and two, allowed Smoke to close-in on the California-native and capitalize.

Although Smoke maintained control for the next 19 circuits, a hornets nest assembled behind the Columbus, Indiana-native with Rico Abreu, Christopher Bell and Aaron Reutzel all battling for top-five positions.

After exchanging slide jobs corner after corner with NASCAR Xfinity star, Christopher Bell, for nearly five circuits, Rico Abreu settled into second, followed by Bell, defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, and Cory Eliason at the final checkers.

The 34 Raceway triumph bumps Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions win count to five, his second of the season and his first since February in Ocala, Florida. Adding some extra spark to his five-figure payday, Smoke accomplished his feat with MAVTV Motorsports Network cameras rolling - set to re-air later this year.

“Hats off to Kevin Rudeen and his staff; Natalie Sather and all of Speed Media. Kevin came up to me this winter and had an idea for an event like this. I was happy to be a part of it, but I had no idea I would be in contention to win it. I’m truly honored to win an event that pays tribute to Rayce Rudeen,” Tony Stewart said, driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Rush Truck Centers/Toco Warranty/Ford Performance/Sage Fruit/No. 14 sprint car. “I was just happy to be in the dash. Winning the dash set us up for all of this.”

Rico Abreu led the first ten circuits on Sunday night, blasting away to a near-straightaway lead by the time the leaders reached traffic for the first time. Unfortunately, Abreu would only face traffic for a single circuit, as the St. Helena, California-native lost the edge of the speedway and slid off the banking which allowed Smoke to drive by and take command.

“Rico [Abreu] has us all covered, there is no doubt in my mind,” Tony Stewart continued. “He had a big lead and I’m not sure we were ever going to catch him. In fact, when he slipped up over the edge, I wasn’t sure I had enough to catch him before he got back up on the track. Luckily for me, I was in a position to capitalize and it all worked out. This team works so hard. Sometimes things don’t go our way, but tonight they did. I’m pretty sure this is the biggest payday I’ve ever won in a sprint car.”

“When you’re driving that hard, you’re bound to make mistakes,” Rico Abreu said. “I had really good cars behind me, so you have no choice but to race as hard as you can. I just over drove, really. That’s why I love sprint car racing so much. It really brings out your driving ability.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy a pair of weekends away from scheduled competition before returning to action on Friday and Saturday, August 16 & 17, with a two-race weekend in Michigan and Indiana. The Series will visit I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Friday, August 16, before venturing south to Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, on Saturday, August 17.

Although the All Stars are off, technically, many full-timers will be making the trek to Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the coveted Knoxville Nationals on August 7-10.

Contingency Awards/Results: 34 Raceway - July 28, 2019:
Event: Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race
Entries: 34
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Trey Starks - 12.644
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.491
Ford Performance Heat #1: Cory Eliason
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Skylar Gee
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Brock Zearfoss
JE Pistons Dash #1: Rico Abreu
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Tony Stewart
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Paul Nienhiser
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Tony Stewart
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Christopher Bell (+7)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Tony Stewart (11-30)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Andrew Scheuerle
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.491; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.535; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.627; 4. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 12.660; 5. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 12.674; 6. 21-Brian Brown, 12.728; 7. 21K-Thomas Kennedy, 12.924; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel, 12.955; 9. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle, 13.114

Group (B)
1. 39-Christopher Bell, 12.521; 2. 4-Terry McCarl, 12.783; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.875; 4. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 12.876; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 12.941; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.961; 7. 44-Chris Martin, 13.018; 8. A45-Rusty Hickman, 13.155; 9. 7s-Jeff Swindell, 13.202

Group (C)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.613; 2. 9-James McFadden, 12.685; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.725; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.847; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.939; 6. 14M-Marcus Dumesny, 12.966; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 13.073; 8. 51J-Matthew Krieger, 14.287

Group (D)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.869; 2. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.016; 3. 96-Parker Price-Miller, 13.063; 4. 17W-Shane Golobic, 13.073; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.193; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.231; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.488; 8. 44s-Trey Starks, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 2. 2KS-Austin McCarl [1]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 6. 21K-Thomas Kennedy [7]; 7. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [5]; 8. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [9]; 9. 33M-Mason Daniel [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. 39-Christopher Bell [4]; 3. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [1]; 4. 4-Terry McCarl [3]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [5]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. A45-Rusty Hickman [8]; 8. 44-Chris Martin [7]; 9. 7S-Jeff Swindell [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. 49-Josh Schneiderman [7]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 7. 14M-Marcus Dumesny [6]; 8. 51J-Matthew Krieger [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic [1]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 5. 96-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 6. 44S-Trey Starks [8]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 2. 2KS-Austin McCarl [2]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 4. 17W-Shane Golobic [1]; 5. 39-Christopher Bell [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [1]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 4. 14M-Marcus Dumesny [6]; 5. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [10]; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel [13]; 7. 21K-Thomas Kennedy [2]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 9. 44-Chris Martin [9]; 10. 51J-Matthew Krieger [12]; 11. 7S-Jeff Swindell [14]; 12. A45-Rusty Hickman [7]; 13. 44S-Trey Starks [5]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 3. 39-Christopher Bell [10]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 9-James McFadden [12]; 7. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 9. 70X-Justin Peck [13]; 10. 2KS-Austin McCarl [4]; 11. 70-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 12. 2M-Kerry Madsen [16]; 13. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [11]; 14. 17W-Shane Golobic [8]; 15. 21-Brian Brown [17]; 16. 96-Parker Price-Miller [19]; 17. 4-Terry McCarl [14]; 18. W20-Greg Wilson [23]; 19. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [21]; 20. 13-Paul McMahan [25]; 21. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [15]; 22. O7-Gerard McIntyre [22]; 23. 49-Josh Schneiderman [20]; 24. 2C-Wayne Johnson [18]; 25. 14M-Marcus Dumesny [24] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu (1-10), Tony Stewart (11-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/28/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3064
2. Dale Blaney - 3056
3. Cory Eliason - 3004
4. Paul McMahan - 2928
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2876
6. Greg Wilson - 2826
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2744
8. Skylar Gee -2662
9. George Hobaugh - 2372
10. Tony Stewart -1676

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi
34 Raceway, Iowa (7/28/2019): Tony Stewart (2)

 

 

 

Gio Scelzi dominates All Star visit to Knoxville Raceway and becomes youngest 410 winner in track history

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 27, 2019) - Fresno, California’s Gio Scelzi put on a head-turning performance Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, ending his visit not only as an Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, the first of his career, but also permanently etching his name in Knoxville Raceway history books as the youngest 410c.i. sprint car winner in the track’s 118-year history; Gio Scelzi is 17-years-old.

Scelzi, who started second on the feature grid as the result of his respective dash victory, did not take command for the first time until lap 10, utilizing a slider through turns one and two to work underneath the ‘Madman’ Kerry Madsen. Despite periods of intense traffic during the later stages of the main event, all potential roadblocks proved to be no match against Scelzi’s abilities, actually increasing his command to well over four seconds by halfway, eventually capping the 25-lap program by a margin of victory nearing eight seconds.

Kerry Madsen chased Scelzi to the final checkers, followed by Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, and Aaron Reutzel.

“I couldn't pick a better time to do this than right before the Knoxville Nationals,” Gio Scelzi said in Knoxville Raceway victory lane, driver of the Indy Race Parts/No. 71. “This is a dream come true to win here during an All Star race, and we put it to some damn good guys. I owe it all to this team. They work so hard and I wouldn’t be able to do it without them.”

A pair of cautions before the field could register a lap were the only disturbances during Saturday’s feature program.

Although Scelzi started from the outside-pole position, it was actually Kerry Madsen who earned the initial jump, leading Scelzi and Brian Brown by the flagstand for the first time with Terry McCarl and Cory Eliason also in tow.
Brown made a move on lap two to take the second position away from Gio Scelzi, next setting aim on the top spot occupied by Kerry Madsen.

Unfortunately for Brown, the five-time Knoxville Raceway winner in 2019 would never get the opportunity to challenge Madsen for the top spot, as Scelzi beat him to the punch by taking over the second position on lap nine, next stealing the top spot from Madsen the following circuit.

From that point forward, it was no contest for Gio Scelzi, extending his advantage lap by lap until crossing under the final checkers with a lead pushing eight seconds.

“I think we’ve been getting better and better every time we’ve been here,” Gio Scelzi continued, whose performance will air on MAVTV Motorsports Network later this fall. “Tonight was a good night. Lapped traffic certainly went my way and I was able to push, push, push. I looked up at the scoreboard and saw that ‘21’ up there and it made me think a slider was coming. This is all just unbelievable.”

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will conclude their four-race trek through the heart of the Midwest with a visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Sunday evening, July 28, taking part in the highly anticipated, as well as inaugural, Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race awarding a $26,000 top prize. The Sunday night showstopper boasts a total purse nearing $75,000; $26,000-to-win, $2,000 for tenth and $800-to-start.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the events at 34 Raceway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.34raceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Knoxville Raceway - July 27, 2019:
Event: Weiler Night at Knoxville Raceway featuring Tony Stewart’s All Stars
Entries: 48
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Kerry Madsen - 15.459
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brian Brown - 15.441
Ford Performance Heat #1: Gio Scelzi
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Davey Heskin
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Terry McCarl
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Parker Price-Miller
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: James McFadden
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main Winner: Gerard McIntyre
JE Pistons Dash #1: Kerry Madsen
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Gio Scelzi
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Wayne Johnson
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Gio Scelzi
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brooke Tatnell (+8)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Gio Scelzi (10-25)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brock Zearfoss
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi, 15.531; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 15.567; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.589; 4. 7-Craig Dollansky, 15.817; 5. 44-Chris Martin, 15.830; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.854; 7. 5H-Spencer Bayston, 15.912; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel, 15.992; 9. 14M-Marcus Dumesny, 16.063; 10. 75-Glen Saville, 16.139

Group (B)
1. 20-AJ Moeller, 15.650; 2. 17-Josh Baughman, 15.748; 3. 56N-Davey Heskin, 15.800; 4. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 15.827; 5. 21K-Thomas Kennedy, 15.861; 6. 70X-Justin Peck, 15.972; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.246; 8. 15-Bobby Mincer, 16.398; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.771; 10. 1AJ-Tevor Mell, 17.627

Group (C)
1. 4-Terry McCarl, 15.598; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.724; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.758; 4. 55-Brooke Tatnell, 15.911; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.914; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.962; 7. 17W-Shane Golobic, 16.019; 8. 7T-Tasker Phillips, 16.148; 9. 56-Joe Simbro, 16.762; 10. 19-Bobby Weuve, 16.780

Group (D)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.498; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.614; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 15.618; 4. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 15.653; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 15.811; 6. 44S-Trey Starks, 16.051; 7. 7s-Jeff Swindell, 16.081; 8. 1-Travis Rilat, 16.204; 9. 85-Chase Wanner, 16.855

Group (E)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 15.441; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.746; 3. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 15.873; 4. 9-James McFadden, 15.917; 5. 7X-Justin Henderson, 15.922; 6. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.986; 7. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 16.143; 8. O9-Matt Juhl, 16.165; 9. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle, 16.506

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 2. 7-Craig Dollansky [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 44-Chris Martin [5]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 14M-Marcus Dumesny [9]; 7. 75-Glen Saville [10]; 8. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 9. 33M-Mason Daniel [8]; 10. 5H-Spencer Bayston [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 56N-Davey Heskin [2]; 2. 49-Josh Schneiderman [1]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 4. 21K-Thomas Kennedy [5]; 5. 20-AJ Moeller [4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 70X-Justin Peck [6]; 8. 15-Bobby Mincer [8]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 10. 1AJ-Tevor Mell [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Terry McCarl [4]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 4. 55-Brooke Tatnell [1]; 5. 17W-Shane Golobic [7]; 6. 7T-Tasker Phillips [8]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 9. 56-Joe Simbro [9]; 10. 19-Bobby Weuve [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [5]; 6. 7S-Jeff Swindell [7]; 7. 44S-Trey Starks [6]; 8. 1-Travis Rilat [8]; 9. 85-Chase Wanner [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 9-James McFadden [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 2KS-Austin McCarl [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 5. O9-Matt Juhl [8]; 6. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [7]; 7. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [6]; 8. 7X-Justin Henderson [5]; 9. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 4-Terry McCarl [3]; 4. 49-Josh Schneiderman [4]; 5. 7-Craig Dollansky [6]; 6. 56N-Davey Heskin [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 3. 9-James McFadden [2]; 4. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 1-Travis Rilat [3]; 3. 33M-Mason Daniel [5]; 4. 15-Bobby Mincer [4]; 5. 19-Bobby Weuve [11]; 6. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [6]; 7. 56-Joe Simbro [7]; 8. 85-Chase Wanner [9]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 10. 1AJ-Tevor Mell [12]; 11. 7X-Justin Henderson [2]; 12. 5H-Spencer Bayston [10]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 2C-Wayne Johnson [3]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic [5]; 3. 7S-Jeff Swindell [8]; 4. O9-Matt Juhl [6]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 6. 44S-Trey Starks [15]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [12]; 8. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [14]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 10. 70X-Justin Peck [13]; 11. 1-Travis Rilat [18]; 12. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [9]; 13. 75-Glen Saville [16]; 14. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 15. 20-AJ Moeller [2]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [11]; 17. 14M-Marcus Dumesny [7]; 18. 7T-Tasker Phillips [10]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 6. 4-Terry McCarl [5]; 7. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [8]; 8. 9-James McFadden [6]; 9. 2KS-Austin McCarl [16]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu [17]; 11. 49-Josh Schneiderman [7]; 12. 55-Brooke Tatnell [20]; 13. 13-Paul McMahan [12]; 14. 11-Dale Blaney [13]; 15. 2C-Wayne Johnson [21]; 16. 17W-Shane Golobic [22]; 17. 7-Craig Dollansky [9]; 18. O7-Gerard McIntyre [26]; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [15]; 20. 44-Chris Martin [18]; 21. 17-Josh Baughman [14]; 22. 56N-Davey Heskin [11]; 23. 7S-Jeff Swindell [23]; 24. 70-Brock Zearfoss [25]; 25. 21K-Thomas Kennedy [19]; 26. O9-Matt Juhl [24] Lap Leaders: Kerry Madsen (1-9), Gio Scelzi (10-25)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/27/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2922
2. Dale Blaney - 2920
3. Cory Eliason - 2864
4. Paul McMahan - 2818
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2748
6. Greg Wilson - 2712
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2638
8. Skylar Gee - 2528
9. George Hobaugh - 2282
10. Tony Stewart - 1526

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)
Knoxville Raceway, Iowa (7/27/2019): Gio Scelzi

 

 

McFadden goes back-to-back to score $10,000 at Jackson Motorplex

JACKSON, Minn. (July 27, 2019) - For the second time in as many days, and for the fourth time in his career, Brisbane, Australia’s James McFadden is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time using a late-race surge to power under race leader, Josh Baughman, during the closing laps of Friday’s visit to Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota.

Starting fourth on the feature grid, McFadden’s drive to the front was not only impressive, but also valuable, scoring $10,000 for his feature triumph in southern Minnesota, bumping his two-day total with Tony Stewart’s All Stars to $15,000. Adding some extra hype to his Friday night feat, MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, was on hand to capture all of the action, set to re-air later this fall via tape-delay broadcast.

“This feels great. The car has been working really well,” James McFadden expressed, driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb/Curb Records/Team ASE/Wicked Energy Gum/Wicked Cushion/No. 9 sprint car. “I was actually starting to get frustrated a little bit. I felt like I was really good in traffic. The cautions kinda screwed up any chance we had to make up some ground in traffic."

Although McFadden was the star of the show during the final five circuits, it was Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown who earned the initial jump, utilizing the pole position to scoot away to a comfortable lead during the first 12 circuits. Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason chased Brown from the runner-up spot, followed by Josh Baughman, James McFadden, and Aaron Reutzel.

Near-flawless at the front of the field, and only tripped up by slower traffic on one occasion, Brian Brown was seemingly in complete control, that until caution flags waved for a slowing Aaron Reutzel with 12 laps recorded.

Unfortunately, while slowing for the caution, Brown bumped the inside berm causing the multi-time Knoxville Raceway feature winner to lose the handle of his familiar no. 21 and spin to the stop. That mishap ultimately forced Brown to surrender the top spot to Josh Baughman; Aaron Reutzel’s car owner and teammate who had already slipped into second by lap six.

When green flag action returned, it was Baughman who was now the man in charge, now followed by James McFadden, Cory Eliason, Justin Henderson, and Brock Zearfoss. Baughman remained in control for 13 circuits, working as hard as he could to keep McFadden and Eliason off of his shoulders.

By lap 25, McFadden was all over Baughman for the lead, knocking down the advantage to less than a car length by the time the frontrunners received the five-to-go signal from the flagstand.

Although McFadden’s first bid for the top spot did not succeed in turns one and two, his efforts in the next two corners prevailed, jamming the Kasey Kahne Racing entry between Baughman and the inside berm as the pair raced into turn three on lap 26. The move sealed the deal, allowing McFadden to drive on to score the $10,000 payday. Eliason powered ahead to finish second, followed by Josh Baughman, a hard-charging Kerry Madsen from 18th, and Justin Henderson.

"I'm proud of this team," McFadden added. "It has been a great few days."

A pair of starts in the Hawkeye State will conclude the four-day, All Star jaunt through the Midwest including a visit to the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27, followed by a stop at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Sunday, July 28. Saving the biggest event for last, of course, Sunday’s visit to 34 Raceway will feature the highly-anticipated Inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race awarding a grand prize equalling $26,000.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the events at Knoxville Raceway and 34 Raceway should visit each facility at their respective online homes: www.knoxvilleraceway.com and www.34raceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Jackson Motorplex - July 26, 2019:
Event: Tony Stewart Night at Jackson Motorplex
Entries: 33
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 12.707
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.770
Ford Performance Heat #1: Brian Brown
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Justin Henderson
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Justin Peck
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Josh Baughman
JE Pistons Dash #1: Brian Brown
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Tony Stewart
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: James McFadden
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Kerry Madsen (+14)
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Josh Baughman (13-25, 13 laps)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Travis Whitney
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 9-James McFadden, 12.779; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.867; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.926; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 12.942; 5. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 12.943; 6. O9-Matt Juhl, 12.998; 7. 23W-Scott Winters, 13.213; 8. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle, 13.297; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.608

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.770; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic, 12.851; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.871; 4. 7X-Justin Henderson, 12.913; 5. 44-Trey Starks, 12.965; 6. 21K-Thomas Kennedy, 12.980; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.073; 8. 1AJ-Tevor Mell, 13.689

Group (C)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.781; 2. 14M-Marcus Dumsney, 12.791; 3. 70X-Justin Peck, 12.889; 4. 35-Skylar Prochaska, 13.038; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.051; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 13.188; 7. 2d-Dusty Ballenger, 14.042; 8. O5-Colin Smith, NT

Group (D)
1. 83-Lynton Jeffrey, 12.877; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.032; 3. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.035; 4. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.055; 5. 55-Brooke Tatnell, 13.059; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.111; 7. 16-Travis Whitney, 13.119; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.170

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 2KS-Austin McCarl [5]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 6. O9-Matt Juhl [6]; 7. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 9. 23W-Scott Winters [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7X-Justin Henderson [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 21K-Thomas Kennedy [6]; 6. 17W-Shane Golobic [3]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [7]; 8. 1AJ-Tevor Mell [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 3. 35-Skylar Prochaska [1]; 4. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6]; 5. 14M-Marcus Dumsney [3]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 7. 2D-Dusty Ballenger [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [3]; 4. 55-Brooke Tatnell [5]; 5. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [4]; 6. 16-Travis Whitney [7]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 3. 9-James McFadden [3]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 7X-Justin Henderson [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic [2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 5. 16-Travis Whitney [4]; 6. O9-Matt Juhl [3]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [9]; 8. 23W-Scott Winters [12]; 9. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [7]; 10. 2D-Dusty Ballenger [8]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 12. 1AJ-Tevor Mell [11]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 9-James McFadden [5]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [18]; 5. 7X-Justin Henderson [4]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [11]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 8. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 9. 21K-Thomas Kennedy [20]; 10. 55-Brooke Tatnell [15]; 11. 11-Dale Blaney [9]; 12. 2KS-Austin McCarl [14]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson [23]; 14. 70X-Justin Peck [10]; 15. 17W-Shane Golobic [22]; 16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [12]; 17. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 18. 83-Lynton Jeffrey [19]; 19. 35-Skylar Prochaska [13]; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre [25]; 21. 14M-Marcus Dumsney [17]; 22. 99-Skylar Gee [24]; 23. 2C-Wayne Johnson [16]; 24. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 25. 14-Tony Stewart [21] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown (1-12), Josh Baughman (13-25), James McFadden (26-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/26/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 2798
2. Aaron Reutzel - 2782
3. Cory Eliason - 2722
4. Paul McMahan - 2694
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2646
6. Greg Wilson - 2622
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2524
8. Skylar Gee - 2438
9. George Hobaugh - 2192
10. Tony Stewart - 1436

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)
Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden
Jackson Motorplex, Minn. (7/26/2019): James McFadden (2)

 

 

James McFadden opens four-day All Star trek with victory at Plymouth Dirt Track

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (July 26, 2019) - Snapping an All Star winless streak that dates back to May of 2015, Brisbane, Australia’s James McFadden helped the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as well as the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, kick off their four-day trip through the Midwest by finding victory lane, doing so at the always-exciting Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on Thursday night, July 25.

Although in charge for the majority of the 30-lap program, the first 11 circuits were certainly a challenge for the now three-time All Star Circuit of Champions feature winner, ultimately powering his way forward from the outside of row two, all while waging war with Monrovia, Illinois’ Justin Peck, who led from the drop of the green flag until McFadden took control on lap 12.

“Oh man, this feels good. We’ve been close on so many occasions, so it just feels great to get it done here tonight,” James McFadden expressed, driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb/Curb Records/Wicked Energy Gum/Wicked Cushion/No. 9 sprint car. “I can’t thank Kasey Kahne and this entire team enough for this opportunity. The track really played into our favor tonight. Hopefully we can do it again this weekend.”

Although forced to start fourth on the grid due to his All Star Circuit of Champions dash result, it only took one circuit for McFadden to find himself within striking distance, actually bumping ahead two spots into second by the completion of lap one, quickly setting aim on Justin Peck, who led the first lap from the pole position.

By lap six, lapped traffic was already a factor, ultimately giving McFadden an opportunity to pounce as Peck tried to work around slower traffic. Despite Peck’s ability to get through the slower cars, McFadden stayed in view, actually pressuring Peck in the form of side-by-side racing on multiple occasions during laps nine through 11.

By lap 12, McFadden was in position to challenge for the lead, eventually using a hard drive into turns one and two to pull even with Peck down the backstretch, soon followed by a slider into turns three and four. For McFadden, the bid for the top spot worked, securing the lead by the exit of turn four. Unfortunately, the lap was eventually negated, as Peck, who drove just as hard into turn three with the intention to get back around McFadden, stumbled on the cushion, caught the lip and flipped. Peck would walk away unharmed, but the incident would allow McFadden to inherit the top spot, anyhow.

Although forced to deal with two more cautions, one of which for another red flag incident on lap 15, McFadden remained in control at the front of the field, only pressured slightly on laps 19 through 23, as a pair of former All Star champions, Greg Wilson and Dale Blaney, edged their noses into a fight for the lead. Traffic did pop back into the picture on lap 17 creating a slight hiccup for the former World Series of Sprintcars champion, but it proved to be no match for McFadden, continuing to utilize the bottom groove around Plymouth Dirt Track to remain the man on top.

Greg Wilson would chase McFadden to the final checkers, followed by Dale Blaney, a hard-charging Aaron Reutzel from 14th, and Paul McMahan.

With a six hour tow to the west to hurdle, the All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their four-race weekend on Friday night, July 26, at the state-of-the-art Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. The first of two five-figure paydays on the weekend, the All Stars will battle for a $10,000 winner’s share during their visit to southern Minnesota, and much like their stint in Wisconsin, the All Stars will not return to the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’ in 2019.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the All Star visit to Jackson Motorplex should visit the facility live on the Web at www.jacksonmotorplex.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Dirt Track - July 25, 2019: Event: All Star/IRA visit to Plymouth Dirt Track Entries: 36 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Andrew Scheuerle - 11.954 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: James McFadden - 11.732 Ford Performance Heat #1: Cory Eliason All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brock Zearfoss Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Justin Peck Mobil 1 Heat #4 Wayne Johnson JE Pistons Dash #1: Justin Peck Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Brock Zearfoss Classic Ink USA Screenprinting B-Main Winner: Marcus Dumsney Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: James McFadden MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Aaron Reutzel (+10) Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: James McFadden (12-30) Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Ben Schmidt (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 9-James McFadden, 11.732; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.845; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.936; 4. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.029; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.116; 6. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 12.440; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 12.484; 8. 73AF-Joey Moughan, 12.625; 9. 45-Matt Wiese, 13.095

Group (B) 1. O2-Mike Reinke, 12.185; 2. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.350; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.399; 4. 11D-Danny Schlafer, 12.560; 5. 73-Ben Schmidt, 12.781; 6. 85M-Steve Meyer, 12.784; 7. 19-Todd Daun, 12.846; 8. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 12.959; 9. 63-Nick Matuszewski, 13.131

Group (C) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.968; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.014; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel, 12.181; 4. 70X-Justin Peck, 12.188; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.303; 6. 14M-Marcus Dumsney, 12.332; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.425; 8. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.439; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 12.670

Group (D) 1. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.266; 2. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle, 12.324; 3. 23-Russel Borland, 12.441; 4. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 12.462; 5. 68-Dave Uttech, 12.597; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 12.619; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.827; 8. 29-Hunter Custer, 13.459; 9. O-Johnny Fahl, 99.999

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. 9-James McFadden [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 7. 4B-Scott Biertzer [6]; 8. 45-Matt Wiese [9]; 9. 73AF-Joey Moughan [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [3]; 3. O2-Mike Reinke [4]; 4. 85M-Steve Meyer [6]; 5. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [8]; 6. 19-Todd Daun [7]; 7. 11D-Danny Schlafer [1]; 8. 63-Nick Matuszewski [9]; 9. 73-Ben Schmidt [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [7]; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [8]; 8. 14M-Marcus Dumsney [6]; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2C-Wayne Johnson [1]; 2. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [3]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [4]; 4. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [6]; 5. 68-Dave Uttech [5]; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz [7]; 7. O-Johnny Fahl [9]; 8. 29-Hunter Custer [8]; 9. 23-Russel Borland [2]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 5. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 9-James McFadden [2]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14M-Marcus Dumsney [1]; 2. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [6]; 3. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [2]; 4. 4B-Scott Biertzer [7]; 5. 73-Ben Schmidt [16]; 6. 23-Russel Borland [13]; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz [4]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [3]; 9. 19-Todd Daun [5]; 10. 11D-Danny Schlafer [8]; 11. 63-Nick Matuszewski [11]; 12. 43-Jereme Schroeder [15]; 13. O-Johnny Fahl [9]; 14. 29-Hunter Custer [12]; 15. 45-Matt Wiese [10]; 16. 73AF-Joey Moughan [14]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 9-James McFadden [4]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [7]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [14]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 8. 2C-Wayne Johnson [9]; 9. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee [17]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog [13]; 12. O2-Mike Reinke [12]; 13. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [15]; 14. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [19]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [18]; 16. 64-Scotty Thiel [10]; 17. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle [11]; 18. 85M-Steve Meyer [16]; 19. 4B-Scott Biertzer [24]; 20. 14M-Marcus Dumsney [20]; 21. 68-Dave Uttech [21]; 22. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [22]; 23. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [23]; 24. 70X-Justin Peck [1] Lap Leaders: Justin Peck (1-11), James McFadden (12-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/25/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 2680 2. Dale Blaney - 2670 3. Cory Eliason - 2576 4. Paul McMahan - 2558 5. Brock Zearfoss - 2512 6. Greg Wilson - 2498 7. Gerard McIntyre - 2414 8. Skylar Gee - 2332 9. George Hobaugh - 2102 10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2) Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2) Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2) Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3) Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4) Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5) Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3) Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6) Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2) Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2) Plymouth Dirt Track, Wis. (7/25/2019): James McFadden

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

UPDATE: All Stars will invade four tracks in four days during Midwest road trip

MAVTV to capture action from Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville and 34 Raceway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 24, 2019) - After taking a break in the schedule to allow teams the opportunity to participate in the historic Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will return to competition during the coming weekend, set to invade four tracks in four days while chasing a total winner’s share equalling $46,000.

The big money weekend will blast-off officially on Thursday evening, July 25, at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Joining the ranks of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle for a $5,000 top prize during their visit to the Badger State; the first and only trip to Wisconsin for the traveling All Stars in 2019. Unfortunately, all prior attempts to visit Wisconsin this season were washed away by Mother Nature.

After a six hour tow west, the All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their four-race weekend on Friday night, July 26, at the state-of-the-art Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. The first of two five-figure paydays on the weekend, the All Stars will battle for a $10,000 winner’s share during their visit to southern Minnesota, and much like their stint in Wisconsin, the All Stars will not return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes in 2019.

A pair of starts in the Hawkeye State will conclude the four-day, All Star jaunt through the Midwest including a visit to the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 27, followed by a stop at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Sunday, July 28. Saving the biggest event for last, of course, Sunday’s visit to 34 Raceway will feature the highly-anticipated Inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race awarding a grand prize equalling $26,000.

Defending Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, will lead the All Star charge into the Midwest on Thursday afternoon. The Clute, Texas-native sits on top of the current standings with a 12-point advantage over six-time Series champion, Dale Blaney. In addition, Reutzel is the current win leader with the All Star Circuit of Champions, scoring six victories thus far in 2019, most recently claiming a victory at Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, on Friday night, July 12.

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to broadcast the first three nights of the four-race swing. Those unable to make the journey to Plymouth, Jackson Motorplex and Knoxville can still watch live via www.speedshifttv.com.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture action from Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville Raceway and 34 Raceway during the coming weekend, each to be replayed via tape-delay broadcast later this year.

MAVTV Motorsports Network Air Dates/Times:
7/26/2019 Jackson Motorplex 9/22/2019 8:00 PM 9/22/2019 11:00 PM
7/27/2019 Knoxville Raceway 9/29/2019 8:00 PM 9/29/2019 11:00 PM
7/28/2019 34 Raceway 10/6/2019 8:00 PM 10/6/2019 11:00 PM

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to gate times and ticket prices should visit each facility live on the Web at www.plymouthdtr.com, www.jacksonmotorplex.com, www.knoxvilleraceway.com, and www.34raceway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/14/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2538
2. Dale Blaney - 2526
3. Cory Eliason - 2440
4. Paul McMahan - 2418
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2374
6. Greg Wilson - 2352
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2294
8. Skylar Gee - 2202
9. George Hobaugh - 2012
10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)
Orange County Fair Speedway N.Y. (7/13/2019): Danny Dietrich (2)
Lebanon Valley Speedway N.Y. (7/14/2019): Brock Zearfoss (2)

 

 

Brad Doty Classic to feature All Star Circuit of Champions during two-day Labor Day weekend showstopper on August 30 & 31

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 19, 2019) - Despite Mother Nature’s attempt to ruin all possibility for a 2019 edition of the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics, Attica Raceway Park officials and event promoter, Brad Doty, persevered and put into action a new plan that allowed the 31-year event to return to the schedule.

Now a multi-day showstopper in northwest Ohio, the 2019 Brad Doty Classic has transformed into a two-day, Labor Day weekend program, welcoming Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 to headline both days of competition. Set for Friday and Saturday, August 30 & 31, Brad Doty Classic Weekend will award a total winner’s share equalling $15,000; $5,000 during Friday’s preliminary and $10,000 during Saturday’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics finale.

“This is an exciting time for the Brad Doty Classic. I’m thrilled we were able to put this plan together and in such a short amount of time. I want to thank everyone involved including the entire All Star staff, all of those from Attica Raceway Park, and of course Ohio Logistics, Racing Optics, and all of the Brad Doty Classic partners for working together and making this event a reality after all,” Brad Doty explained. “It’s going to be a fantastic weekend.”

In addition, Brad Doty Classic Weekend will kick-off a massive, four-day stretch for Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions. Following their visit to the home of ‘Ohio’s Finest Racing,’ the Series will move east and visit Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2. Like Attica Raceway Park, the two-day visit to ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ will award a total winner’s share equalling $15,000; $10,000 during the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial on Sunday, followed by a $5,000-to-win program on Monday.

Attica Raceway Park will open Brad Doty Classic preliminary pit gates at 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, August 30. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m., sharp. Adults: $22 | Seniors: $20 | Children 11-15: $10 | Children 10 & Under: Free | Pit Pass: $35 | No reserved seating available.

Attica Raceway Park will open Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, August 31, with racing to follow at 7 p.m., sharp. Adults: $25 | Seniors: $23 | Children 11-15: $10 | Children 10 & Under: Free | Pit Pass: $35 | No reserved seating available.

Fans should note, reserved tickets purchased for the previously scheduled Brad Doty Classic that was ultimately canceled due to Mother Nature can not be used toward the newly scheduled Brad Doty Classic program on August 30 & 31. Those seeking a refund from the canceled World of Outlaws event need to contact World Racing Group directly.

 

 

All Stars reschedule canceled Atomic Speedway/Ohio Sprint Speedweek event for Thursday, September 12

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 15, 2019) – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Atomic Speedway officials have rescheduled the canceled June 21 Ohio Sprint Speedweek show for Thursday, September 12.

The $5,000-to-win program will be the opening act of what is now a triple-header weekend for the All Star Circuit of Champions at Atomic Speedway. Friday's program will award a $5,054 top prize, with the Dean Knittel Memorial finale on Saturday, September 14, paying a $12,554 top prize.

Hot laps will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday and the sprint cars will be the only class on the card. All tickets and wristbands from the canceled June 21 event will be honored for Thursday night-only. New admission tickets can be purchased the night of the event for $22 (G.A), $20 (Senior/Veterans) or $35 (pits).

For those seeking additional information please visit www.atomicspeedway.net.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel gets by Tony Stewart to earn Utica-Rome Speedway win during third-ever All Star visit

VERNON, N.Y. (July 12, 2019) - Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel has been on a tear, officially adding Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, to his recent success streak that now includes four victories during his last six Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 starts. Impressive enough, Reutzel’s Utica-Rome triumph on Friday night was accomplished from the outside of row two, mastering an uncharacteristic, lightning-fast, Utica-Rome surface while maneuvering around the likes of Justin Peck, Paul McMahan, and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and recent NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Tony Stewart.

Utica-Rome’s racing surface was extra saturated due to overnight rain, as well as on and off periods of drizzle that extended through the early afternoon hours.

Reutzel’s All Star victory bumped his season total to six, now with a 22-point advantage over Dale Blaney in the All Star driver title chase.

“Our car was phenomenal tonight,” Aaron Reutzel said in Utica-Rome victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Hollywood Coating and Blasting/Fischer Body Shop/No. 87 sprint car. “We had options tonight. We could drive through the middle of turns one and two which really gave us a boost down the backstretch, or we could rip the top. I was a little nervous coming here tonight because I’ve seen so many videos and noticed how slick the surface was. I’m glad Mother Nature stepped-in and gave us this surface tonight because this was one bad ass race track.”

During only the third Utica-Rome Speedway appearance in All Star Circuit of Champions history, the first since 2012, Aaron Reutzel made his efforts look easy. After being forced to maintain patience through a pair of cautions during the initial start, the defending All Star champion achieved the jump that he needed. With just one circuit recorded, Reutzel was second, next setting aim on the tailtank of Tony Stewart. Although Stewart was able to balance the very top-side of the speedway, maintaining a pace well-under the preexisting track record, it was an early dose of lapped traffic that proved to be Smoke’s downfall.

By lap six, it was apparent that slower cars were going to be an issue, it was just a matter of when. As Stewart and Reutzel were racing into turn one to begin lap seven, Stewart choked up, instantly losing momentum while trying to carefully navigate around a slower roadblock. It was during that period that Reutzel made his winning move, actually driving right by Stewart on the bottom of the speedway as the pair raced off of turn two.

Although action was halted yet again on lap 16, there was no match for Reutzel’s pace, instantly opening up his advantage as soon as green flag action returned. Reutzel would eventually cross under the final checkers with an advantage pushing two seconds, keeping Stewart, Justin Peck, Paul McMahan and Cory Eliason in tow.

“That was my fault for being a little too timid in lapped traffic,” Tony Stewart said regarding Reutzel’s move around him early on during the main event. “I really wasn’t sure where some of those lapped cars were going to go. Having a guy like Aaron Reutzel behind you, you really can’t hesitate or wait too long. A guy like that is going to pounce and that’s exactly what he did.”

“Hats off to this entire track prep team here tonight,” Stewart continued. “It took a little extra work to get this place into shape, but they got it done and it made for an exciting race.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will resume their three-day sweep through the Empire State on Saturday evening, July 13, at the home of the hard clay - Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Perhaps the largest oval on the schedule - a sprawling 5/8-mile - the visit to Orange County will be highlighted with a main event purse exceeding $33,000; $10,000 to the main event winner, as well as a minimum of $600 to each feature starter.

Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York, will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Orange County live on the Web at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Utica-Rome Speedway - Friday, July 12, 2019:
Event: Turn One LLC and Clinton Tractor presents Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1
Entries: 25
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 14.754
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 14.929 *NTR
Ford Performance Heat #1: Dave Franek
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brock Zearfoss
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Paul McMahan
JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear: Tony Stewart
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Matt Tanner
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah [+8]
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Darren Schott
Cometic Gasket Most A-Main Laps Led: Aaron Reutzel [7-25]
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation, Cometic Gasket: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 14.929; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah, 15.484; 3. J4-John Garvin, 15.573; 4. 28F-Dave Franek, 15.599; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.635; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.661; 7. 91-Scott Holcomb, 16.249; 8. 121-Steve Glover, 16.382; 9. 55-Darren Schott, 17.083

Group (B)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.423; 2. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni, 15.514; 3. OO-Danny Varin, 15.675; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 15.703; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.904; 6. 5-Justin Barger, 16.047; 7. 90x-Matt Tanner, 16.155; 8. 98-Joe Trenca, NT

Group (C)
1. 70X-Justin Peck, 15.461; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.476; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.694; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.697; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.362; 6. 40X-Chris Kurtz, 16.436; 7. 90-Jordan Givler, 16.459; 8. iO7-Mark Coldren, 16.865

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 28F-Dave Franek [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. J4-John Garvin [2]; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah [3]; 7. 91-Scott Holcomb [7]; 8. 55-Darren Schott [9]; 9. 121-Steve Glover [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. OO-Danny Varin [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [3]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [6]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 7. 90X-Matt Tanner [7]; 8. 98-Joe Trenca [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [4]; 6. 90-Jordan Givler [7]; 7. IO7-Mark Coldren [8]; 8. 40X-Chris Kurtz [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 28F-Dave Franek [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 5. 70X-Justin Peck [3]; 6. OO-Danny Varin [7]; 7. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 8. 11-Dale Blaney [8]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 90X-Matt Tanner [1]; 2. IO7-Mark Coldren [3]; 3. 91-Scott Holcomb [2]; 4. 40X-Chris Kurtz [4]; 5. 98-Joe Trenca [6]; 6. 121-Steve Glover [7]; 7. 55-Darren Schott [5]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [5]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 6. 11-Dale Blaney [8]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah [16]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [17]; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre [10]; 11. 28F-Dave Franek [3]; 12. 40-George Hobaugh [13]; 13. 90X-Matt Tanner [19]; 14. J4-John Garvin [14]; 15. 90-Jordan Givler [18]; 16. 121-Steve Glover [24]; 17. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 18. 98-Joe Trenca [23]; 19. 5-Justin Barger [15]; 20. IO7-Mark Coldren [20]; 21. 40X-Chris Kurtz [22]; 22. OO-Danny Varin [6]; 23. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [11]; 24. 91-Scott Holcomb [21] Lap Leaders: Tony Stewart (1-6), Aaron Reutzel (7-25)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/12/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2272
2. Dale Blaney - 2250
3. Cory Eliason - 2178
4. Paul McMahan - 2150
5. Brock Zearfoss - 2090
6. Greg Wilson - 2080
7. Gerard McIntyre - 2026
8. Skylar Gee - 1972
9. George Hobaugh - 1758
10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park, Fla. (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park, Fla. (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway, Va. (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway, Pa. (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway, Ohio (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway, N.Y. (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway, N.Y. (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway, N.Y. (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park, Ohio (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway, Ohio (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway, Ohio (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66, Ill. (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway, Pa. (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway, Ohio (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
Utica-Rome Speedway, N.Y. (7/12/2019): Aaron Reutzel (6)

 

 

Dale Blaney scores emotional Lou Blaney Memorial victory at Sharon Speedway

Courtesy of Mike Leone
Sharon Speedway

HARTFORD, Ohio (July 7, 2019) - Mother Nature tried to intervene like she's done so many times this season including washing out the prior two Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 events, but on Saturday night Sharon Speedway stole one back. A hard mid-afternoon rain storm only temporarily dampened the spirits of race goers for the 11th annual "Lou Blaney Memorial" presented by Ollie's Bargain Outlet as all of the other storms stayed just south of the speedway allowing Dale Blaney to celebrate in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply victory lane. The event once again benefitted the Alzheimer's Association. Rain did force the live auction to be postponed to an online version with a date and time TBA.

One year ago it was Dave Blaney becoming the first repeat winner of the "Lou Blaney Memorial" winning on year number 10. On Saturday night, brother Dale Blaney put on a dominating performance leading all 30 laps to win his first "Lou Blaney Memorial" on year number 11 ironically driving car #11. For Dale Blaney, the All Star Circuit of Champions victory was worth $6,000 as he became the event's 10th different winner in 11 years. Blaney also became the fourth different "410" Sprint Car winner in as many events in 2019 at Sharon with his 16th career "410" victory at the Hartford, Ohio oval.

"Before I was done I knew I had to win this race," acknowledged the 55-year-old Hartford, Ohio winner. "To win it back-to-back with Dave is really special. It's weird, I've started on the front row of this race before. I always wore my dad's retro uniform for this race and never did very good so I just went with the old Penske (Shocks uniform) and sure enough it worked. The 11th year of this race, we're number 11 this year- we got it done."

Blaney followed up his victory in dash number two by powering into the lead from his outside pole starting spot on the opening lap over Sye Lynch, Brock Zearfoss, Skylar Gee, and Cory Eliason. Seventh starting Jordan Ryan, was rolling around the bottom as he cracked the top five on lap two driving for Jim Chappel, who won the 2010 event with Mike Lutz driving.

Blaney was flying around the fast 3/8-mile as he caught lapped traffic on lap six with a straightaway lead. While Blaney was working traffic, Zearfoss began to put the pressure on Lynch, a two-time winner at Sharon, on lap eight. Gee was hitting his marks perfectly running the extreme high line as he closed in making it a three-car race for the runner-up spot on lap 10. Zearfoss finally worked around Lynch for second on lap 11, but Gee probably surprised Lynch and Zearfoss as he blew around both to take second at the start-finish line. Ryan's fine run ended when he clobbered the fence and brought out the caution with 15 laps scored, which erased a huge 5.135 second lead for Blaney.

Back under green, Eliason drove around Lynch for fourth on lap 17. It looked like Gee may have something for Blaney, but he got too high racing off turn two and got into the fence allowing Zearfoss to get by. Eliason then threw a big slider on Gee in turns three and four to take third on lap 20. Gee's night then would end as he got into the fence again, this time cutting down a tire and bringing out the event's second caution with 21 laps scored.

When racing resumed, Blaney took off over Zearfoss while a great battle ensued for third between Eliason, Cole Duncan, Lynch, and Aaron Reutzel. Duncan made the pass of Eliason for third before the final stoppage of the event occurred with 25 laps scored when Justin Peck suffered a flat tire. The caution would allow Blaney clean air for the final five circuits as he went unchallenged in the Sam McGhee Motorsports/Mike McGhee & Associates #11 for his third All Star win of the season and all-time leading 137th of his career.

"I was really good down on this end (turns one and two) and I felt like I was losing ground on the top so I cut the corner and drove across to it and felt like I carried more speed," explained Blaney. "Brock (Zearfoss) is a really good racer. I kept looking on the board for the 87 (Reutzel) because I knew he'd be coming up there. Sam and Mike (McGhee) have given me a great car. Last year was a tough year and I didn't get to race much, but I've felt like we've gained a lot on it lately and really looking forward to the rest of the year."

Zearfoss was able to fend off Duncan in the closing laps for his best career Sharon finish in runner-up. "This traveling series deal for the points is tough and you have to stay out of trouble and finish races," stated the Jonestown, Pa. racer. "We've definitely had speed, but I haven't been getting it done on my end and finishing races- same as last night; we drove up to third and spun out. That's on me as a driver and have to get better at it. If we're going to points race, we need to be in contention at the end and we were tonight. Shane and Tye came back and gave me a hell of a car again. I thought I might have a chance on that last restart. I stayed with Dale, but he was just pretty damn good tonight. Congrats to those guys."

Duncan, who has had a tough 2019 season, has been impressive nonetheless at Sharon with a FAST win on May 11, a runner-up in last Saturday's non-sanctioned "410" event to Dave Blaney, and a solid third with the All Stars on Saturday night.

"We needed this," expressed the 27-year-old Grove City, Ohio racer. "It's been a horrible year- I can't say it any other way. We did get a win here. It's mostly been my fault. We had fresh race cars to start the year. I crashed a couple cars and we had some motor issues that we got resolved. It feels good. I can't thank all of my guys enough and my sponsors that stick behind me. It has to be frustrating for them to watch us struggle when they help us so much. Thank you to you guys if you're watching tonight we really appreciate it. And thank you to this great crowd for coming out- it ended up being a great night. Congrats to Dale, Sammy, and Mike- they deserve this."

Eliason was fourth. Aaron Reutzel salvaged his night with a fifth place effort from the 13th starting spot. Reutzel had set fast time in his qualifying flight, but failed to scale which relegated him to the ninth starting spot of his heat race. Reutzel charged from the tail to finish third then advanced eight spots in the feature as the defending All Star champion was able to maintain his points lead.

For Blaney, the $6,000 Lou Blaney Memorial victory capped a two-race weekend that was complete with accomplishment, as well as perseverance, as the pilot of the McGhee Motorsports entry was forced to battle his way through Lernerville Speedway’s B-main to transfer into Friday’s main event, all before charging ahead from 22nd to finish 11th during the 30-lap, All Star feature.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue the month of July with a three-race sweep through the Empire State, stretching their legs across much of southern New York before ending the long weekend in West Lebanon - just east of Albany. The weekend schedule will activate with a visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon on Friday, July 12, followed by a stop at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown on Saturday, July 13. The three-day sweep will conclude with a Sunday night invasion of Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon on July 14.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Saturday, July 6, 2019:
Event: 11th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial
Entries: 36
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 14.315
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jordan Ryan - 14.568
Ford Performance Heat #1: Cole Duncan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Skylar Gee
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Jack Sodeman, Jr.
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Brock Zearfoss
JE Pistons Dash #1: Sye Lynch
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Dale Blaney
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: George Hobaugh
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Dale Blaney
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Greg Wilson [+11]
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Michael Bauer
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 42-Sye Lynch, 14.585; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.702; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.902; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser, 14.944; 5. 4N-Jim Morris, 15.006; 6. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 15.249; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.349; 8. 7N-Andy Priest, 15.485; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.764

Group (B)
1. 8-Jordan Ryan, 14.569; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.720; 3. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.769; 4. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.913; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.265; 6. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.439; 7. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 15.804; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron, 15.814; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 99.999

Group (C)
1. 23S-Russ Sansosti, 14.907; 2. 97-Max Stambaugh, 15.025; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah, 15.212; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 15.376; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.509; 6. 33-Brent Matus, 15.525; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.876; 8. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 17.364; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, NT

Group (D)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 15.122; 2. 7k-Dan Shetler, 15.133; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 15.254; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.300; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.337; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger, 15.350; 7. 70X-Justin Peck, 15.404; 8. 98H-Dave Blaney, 15.607; 9. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 15.863

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 11B-Carl Bowser [1]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [4]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 5. 4N-Jim Morris [5]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [7]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 8. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [6]; 9. 7N-Andy Priest [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99-Skylar Gee [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 5. 8-Jordan Ryan [4]; 6. 23-Darren Pifer [6]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 9. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [1]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 4. 97-Max Stambaugh [3]; 5. 23S-Russ Sansosti [4]; 6. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [8]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 4. 7K-Dan Shetler [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]; 7. 70X-Justin Peck [7]; 8. 98H-Dave Blaney [8]; 9. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 4. 8-Jordan Ryan [4]; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 11B-Carl Bowser [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger [4]; 3. 70X-Justin Peck [7]; 4. 13M-Brandon Matus [3]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 6. 98H-Dave Blaney [11]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 8. 23-Darren Pifer [5]; 9. 7N-Andy Priest [13]; 10. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [15]; 11. 22M-Dan McCarron [12]; 12. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [14]; 13. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [1]; 14. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [9]; 15. 33-Brent Matus [10]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [13]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [1]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah [8]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre [14]; 11. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [9]; 12. 7K-Dan Shetler [17]; 13. 97-Max Stambaugh [16]; 14. 11B-Carl Bowser [10]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [12]; 16. 3C-Cale Conley [15]; 17. 4N-Jim Morris [19]; 18. 23S-Russ Sansosti [18]; 19. O8-Dan Kuriger [22]; 20. 40-George Hobaugh [21]; 21. 70X-Justin Peck [23]; 22. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 23. 13M-Brandon Matus [24]; 24. 8-Jordan Ryan [7] Lap Leaders: Dale Blaney (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/6/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 2122
2. Dale Blaney - 2112
3. Cory Eliason - 2038
4. Paul McMahan - 2008
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1974
6. Greg Wilson - 1948
7. Gerard McIntyre - 1896
8. Skylar Gee - 1836
9. George Hobaugh - 1632
10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66 (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel rallies from seventh to earn All Star triumph at Lernerville

Courtesy of Gary Heeman
Lernerville Speedway

SARVER, Pa. (July 6, 2019) - With a racy surface, hot temperatures and fireworks on the sky and on the track, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 Sprint Cars put on quite a show on Friday night at The Action Track in a 30 lap main event that featured several charges forward from deep in the field. And when all was said and done, Aaron Reutzel collected his third win in his past four attempts in ASCoC Sprint Car action as he made his way to the lead on a lap eight restart and never looked back.

Gerard McIntyre and Paul McMahan lead the field to green flag. Reutzel moving up quickly through the field with authority. The yellow flag comes out for Clay Riney who does a complete spin. four laps in the books

Restart. Reutzel gets passed by Conley and the two battle side by side for the third spot. . . The two traded slide jobs while out front as McIntryre could not get away from McMahan in the early going.

Dan Kuriger then brought out the yellow flag with seven laps down. And on the ensuing restart Reutzel rocketed to the lead as if he’d been shot out of a cannon and quickly gained separation from McIntyre who fell back to fourth behind McMahan and Cale Conley. By lap 13, Conley had taken over the second spot from McMahan and set his sights on Reutzel who was encountering heavy lapped traffic.

McMahan made his way back around Conley as the battle for the runner up spot continued. Meanwhile, Greg Wilson was charging through the field coming from his 20th starting spot to fifth by the halfway point. But out front, all eyes were on Reutzel who stretched his lead out to nearly 2.5 seconds, making precise moves through the lapped cars.

Reutzel didn’t want to see the caution flag wave with two laps left as Cale Conley suffered a flat rear tire while running third which set the stage for MacMahan and Wilson, who made his way to third, to have one last chance at victory. On the restart, Ruetzel was money, pulling away for his second consecutive All Star Sprint Car victory at Lernerville Speedway.

Tony Stewart's All Stars will continue their holiday weekend with Sharon Speedway's Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday evening, July 6.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the 2019 Lou Blaney Memorial should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lernerville Speedway - Friday, July 5, 2019:
Entries: 35
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.111
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.195
Ford Performance Heat #1: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cale Conley
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Carl Bowser
JE Pistons Dash #1: Gerard McIntyre
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Paul McMahan
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Justin Peck
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Greg Wilson [+17]
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Gary Kriess, Jr.
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.432; 2. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.513; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.527; 4. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 13.542; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.581; 6. 55-Gary Kriess, 13.636; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 14.234; 8. 91-Sadie Siegel, 14.875; 9. 4K-William Kiley, 99.110

Group (B)
1. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.236; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.293; 3. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.340; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.366; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler, 13.474; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.623; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 13.756; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.940; 9. 23-Darren Pifer, 14.128

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.195; 2. C1-Clay Riney, 13.429; 3. 2-AJ Flick, 13.503; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.589; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.788; 6. 23S-Russ Sansosti, 13.974; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 14.461; 8. 14H-Jeremy Hill, 14.727; 9. 11-Dale Blaney, NT

Group (D)
1. 42-Sye Lynch, 13.381; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.479; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.574; 4. 11B-Carl Bowser, 13.699; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.866; 6. 4N-Jim Morris, 14.168; 7. 1-Brandon Fredericks, 14.701; 8. 21N-Frankie Nervo, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 2. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [1]; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [2]; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger [5]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [3]; 6. 55-Gary Kriess [6]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 8. 91-Sadie Siegel [8]; 9. 4K-William Kiley [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 4. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 8. 23-Darren Pifer [9]; 9. 70X-Justin Peck [4]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [2]; 4. C1-Clay Riney [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 23S-Russ Sansosti [6]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [7]; 8. 14H-Jeremy Hill [8]; 9. 11-Dale Blaney [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11B-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 4N-Jim Morris [6]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 1-Brandon Fredericks [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. C1-Clay Riney [4]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 5. 11B-Carl Bowser [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70X-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [13]; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 23S-Russ Sansosti [4]; 5. 55-Gary Kriess [3]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [6]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 8. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [8]; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill [10]; 10. 91-Sadie Siegel [11]; 11. 4K-William Kiley [12]; 12. 23-Darren Pifer [9]; 13. 1-Brandon Fredericks [5]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [20]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah [23]; 9. 11-Dale Blaney [22]; 10. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [13]; 11. 2-AJ Flick [12]; 12. 70X-Justin Peck [21]; 13. 11B-Carl Bowser [10]; 14. 70-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [19]; 16. 3C-Cale Conley [3]; 17. C1-Clay Riney [4]; 18. 7K-Dan Shetler [14]; 19. 46-Michael Bauer [18]; 20. 23S-Russ Sansosti [24]; 21. 4N-Jim Morris [16]; 22. 40-George Hobaugh [17]; 23. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [5]; 24. O8-Dan Kuriger [15] Lap Leaders: Gerard McIntyre (1-7), Aaron Reutzel (8-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/5/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1982
2. Dale Blaney - 1962
3. Cory Eliason - 1896
4. Paul McMahan - 1872
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1828
6. Greg Wilson - 1816
7. Gerard McIntyre - 1766
8. Skylar Gee - 1730
9. George Hobaugh - 1522
10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66 (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions eye Lernerville and Sharon during holiday weekend!

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 3, 2019) - Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will activate the month of July in a big way during the coming weekend, not only celebrating Independence Day with a two-race stint through Pennsylvania and Ohio, but visiting legendary venues in the process. The weekend will hit high gear, officially, on Friday evening, July 5, at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania; an event originally slated for early May, but ultimately canceled due to poor weather.

A tradition dating back to the Series’ conception, Lernerville Speedway first hosted the traveling All Stars in 1970 and has since welcomed the regional travelers for a total of 39 appearances. The ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer, a nearby Aliquippa-native and former All Star champion, owns four Series victories at Lernerville Speedway to lead all competitors. Reigning All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, is the most recent hotshot to visit Lernerville Speedway victory lane during All Star competition, earning $5,000 on June 1, 2018.

After a mere-90 minute jaunt, the holiday weekend will continue for the All Stars with Sharon Speedway’s annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday evening, July 6. Awarding a $6,000 top prize in 2019, the event honors the late National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, as well as the father of Dave and Dale Blaney, Lou Blaney. In fact, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney and Lou Blaney are all in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Much like Lernerville Speedway, the All Stars first visited the Hartford, Ohio, complex in 1970, and also just like Lernerville Speedway, it was Ralph Quarterson earning the main event victory. Since Quarterson’s triumph, the All Stars made an additional 102 appearances, most recently on July 7, 2018 when the ‘Buckeye Bullet’ Dave Blaney earned the coveted Lou Blaney Memorial trophy, the second of his career.

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star charge into Pennsylvania and Ohio during the long holiday weekend. Not only is Reutzel the defending All Star champion, claiming top honors during his first, full year as a full-time traveler, but the pilot of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87 entry is also the current championship points leader and win leader, scoring his fourth victory of the season during action at Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., on Saturday, June 29.

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 5. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lernerville Speedway live on the Web at www.lernerville.com.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the 2019 Lou Blaney Memorial should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/3/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1832
2. Dale Blaney - 1830
3. Cory Eliason - 1758
4. Paul McMahan - 1726
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1706
6. Greg Wilson - 1672
7. Gerard McIntyre - 1630
8. Skylar Gee - 1590
9. George Hobaugh -1416
10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66 (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)

 

 

Aaron Reutzel rallies from ninth to win Bill Waite, Jr. Memorial Classic at Route 66

JOLIET, Ill. (June 29, 2019) - Powered by perseverance, as well as a healthy serving of determination, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel did what some would consider the impossible on Saturday night during his visit to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., ultimately concluding his evening with an impressive charge from the inside of row five, all after rebuilding a destroyed race car as the result of a flip during his respective Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1/IRA Outlaw Sprint Series dash.

With the help of an array of sprint car teams scattered throughout the pit area, Aaron Reutzel and the familiar Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports, No. 87 entry made the main event call, eventually leading over half of the 30-lap program to score the $5,000 payday. The victory not only bumped Retuzel’s 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions win total to four, leading all competitors this season, but the win also bumped Reutzel back on top of the All Star driver championship standings, now with a two point lead over 2019 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney.

Incidentally, Dale Blaney finished second on Saturday night at Route 66, followed by Paul McMahan, Cory Eliason, and multi-time IRA champion, Bill Balog.

“What an effort by this team. I really can’t say enough about these guys. We weren’t sure what to do, but we ended up fixing the car that we flipped. Actually, if it wasn’t for everyone else jumping in to help us, I’m not sure we would have been able to get back out there without having to go to a back-up car. Being able to start ninth rather than 24th made all the difference,” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Folkens Brothers Trucking/Nattress Construction/Hollywood Coating & Blasting/No. 87 sprint car. “A big thanks to the entire Rudeen Racing team, Brian and Stacy Kemenah, Paul McMahan, Mike McGhee and his guys, Thomas Meseraull; they all helped us get things back together. What a group of guys out here traveling with the All Stars this year. They all jump in and help each other.”

Kyle Larson, who started from the pole position on Saturday night before leading the first 13 circuits, was eventually disqualified during a red flag break on lap 14. A work area violation forced the disqualification, as one of Larson’s crew members left the designated work area to speak with Larson under caution.

Regardless of Larson’s speed and eventual disqualification, Reutzel was a sure-fire favorite, as the defending All Star champion climbed ahead from ninth to fifth in just four circuits. By lap seven, Reutzel was third, charging his way around Paul Nienhiser and Parker Price-Miller as the trio battled in traffic.

A caution on lap 13 allowed Reutzel the opportunity to drive by Paul McMahan for second. Although the opportunity prevailed, action was soon halted yet again, this time for a red flag incident on lap 14. Larson’s aforementioned disqualification occurred at that time.

Although two additional red flag incidents would halt action on lap 22, and again on lap 30 - setting up a green-white-checkered finish - it was all Reutzel, pulling away every time to a commanding advantage.

“I felt like I was catching Kyle [Larson]. I’m not sure what kind of a pace he was keeping because I know when I got the lead, I slowed my pace down,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “I think I was just as good as Kyle was during that first half. I know we are tired of getting beat by him, and he doesn’t like to lose races. I’m sure it would have been a great race with us two up front.”

With the month of June officially in the books, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will now prepare for an action-packed month of July, kicking things off with an Independence Day weekend doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, July 5 & 6. The holiday weekend will commence on Friday evening, July 5, at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania. Originally slated for early May, the Lernerville visit was eventually canceled with only engine heat being completed. An early evening storm, which doused the entire facility, forced the eventual cancellation.

Action will move to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, July 6. Honoring 2013 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, Lou Blaney, the coveted Lou Blaney Memorial will be on tap at the northeast Ohio venue, awarding a top prize equalling $6,000.

For more information pertaining to upcoming events at Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway, fans should visit each facility online at www.lernerville.com and www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Dirt Oval at Route 66 - Saturday, June 29, 2019: Event: 2019 Bill Waite, Jr. Memorial Classic Entries: 32 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 13.850 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.794 Ford Performance Heat #1: Jimmy Moughan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brock Zearfoss Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Paul McMahan Mobil 1 Heat #4: Brian Paulus JE Pistons Dash #1: Kyle Larson Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Paul McMahan Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Gerard McIntyre Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Justin Peck [+12] Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Steve Meyer (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.794; 2. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.839; 3. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 13.996; 4. 73af-Joey Moughan, 14.124; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 14.186; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 14.348; 7. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 14.822; 8. 63-Nick Matuszewski, 15.033

Group (B) 1. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.856; 2. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.056; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 14.059; 4. 70X-Justin Peck, 14.093; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.238; 6. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 14.533; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.709; 8. 29-Hunter Custer, 15.108

Group (C) 1. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.872; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.926; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.098; 4. 23-Russel Borland, 14.152; 5. 73-Ben Schmidt, 14.290; 6. 1M-Jim Moughan, 14.513; 7. 44-Cory Bruns, 14.650; 8. 25-Jake Blackhurst, NT

Group (D) 1. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 14.073; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 14.149; 3. 85M-Steve Meyer, 14.156; 4. 28-Brian Paulus, 14.159; 5. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.203; 6. 64-Scotty Thiel, 14.274; 7. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 14.355; 8. 14F-Jimmy Fifield, 15.242

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 73AF-Joey Moughan [1]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [5]; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [6]; 7. 63-Nick Matuszewski [8]; 8. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 5. 43-Jereme Schroeder [6]; 6. 29-Hunter Custer [8]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 8. 70X-Justin Peck [1]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. 23-Russel Borland [1]; 5. 73-Ben Schmidt [5]; 6. 1M-Jim Moughan [6]; 7. 44-Cory Bruns [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 28-Brian Paulus [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 4. 64-Scotty Thiel [6]; 5. 9K-Kyle Schuett [7]; 6. 85M-Steve Meyer [2]; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [4]; 8. 14F-Jimmy Fifield [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 28-Brian Paulus [5]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 5. 73AF-Joey Moughan [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [2]; 3. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [4]; 4. 70X-Justin Peck [9]; 5. 85M-Steve Meyer [3]; 6. 44-Cory Bruns [7]; 7. 14F-Jimmy Fifield [11]; 8. 63-Nick Matuszewski [8]; 9. 1M-Jim Moughan [5]; 10. 29-Hunter Custer [6]; 11. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [10]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [10]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [13]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 9. 73AF-Joey Moughan [12]; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre [21]; 11. 70X-Justin Peck [23]; 12. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [17]; 13. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 14. 9K-Kyle Schuett [18]; 15. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [24]; 16. 43-Jereme Schroeder [19]; 17. 23-Russel Borland [14]; 18. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 19. 64-Scotty Thiel [15]; 20. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 21. 28-Brian Paulus [7]; 22. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [22]; 23. 40-George Hobaugh [16]; 24. 73-Ben Schmidt [20] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-13), Aaron Reutzel (14-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/29/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1832 2. Dale Blaney - 1830 3. Cory Eliason - 1758 4. Paul McMahan - 1726 5. Brock Zearfoss - 1706 6. Greg Wilson - 1672 7. Gerard McIntyre - 1630 8. Skylar Gee - 1590 9. George Hobaugh -1416 10. Spencer Bayston - 1408

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2) Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2) Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2) Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3) Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid Dirt Oval at Route 66 (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)

 

 

Severe afternoon thunderstorm ends All Star visit to Jacksonville Speedway

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (June 28, 2019) - With severe weather unleashing high winds and heavy downpours for nearly 90 minutes, Jacksonville Speedway, MOWA Sprint Car Series and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials were left with no choice but to cancel Friday’s ‘More At Exit 64 All Star Shootout’ at Jacksonville Speedway.

Track and Series officials will work together in finding a potential rain date. Any information regarding a rain date will be posted in the future.

Action will move to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet on Saturday, June 29. Dubbed the ‘Summer Slash’ event, the All Star invasion will create a must-see weekend experience for all auto racing fans, as the evening program will coincide with NASCAR events at the nearby Chicagoland Speedway - located just across the highway. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will be joined by a rival sprint car series during their visit to Joliet, this time the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series.

Defending All Star champion and current Series win leader, Aaron Reutzel, is the most recent to find victory lane at Dirt Oval at Route 66, holding back a hard-charging Dave Blaney to earn the big money payday on June 30, 2018.
In addition, the ‘Summer Slash’ event at Route 66 will also feature the USAC National Midget Series.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions will invade the Land of Lincoln for two-day stay on June 28 & 29

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 26, 2019) - With Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing officially in the books, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will turn to the west, ready to invade the Land of Lincoln for a two-day stay on Friday and Saturday, June 28 & 29. Adding a little extra hype to the weekend road trip, the upcoming visit to Illinois will be the first and only for the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019.

Racing head-to-head with the Built Ford Tough MOWA Sprint Car Series Delivered By Morrow Brothers Ford, the All Stars will first invade Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville on Friday evening, June 28. Dubbed the ‘More At Exit 64 All-Star Shootout,’ the Friday night, open-wheel showcase will feature the All Stars at Jacksonville for the first time nearly 25 years. Tony Weyant was the most recent All Star to conquer Jacksonville’s short track, claiming high honors in July of 1994.

Action will move to the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet on Saturday, June 29. Creating a must-see weekend experience for all auto racing fans, the invasion of Route 66 will coincide with NASCAR events at the nearby Chicagoland Speedway; located just across the highway. Like Friday’s visit to Jacksonville, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will be joined by a rival sprint car series during their visit to Joliet, this time the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series.

Defending All Star champion and current Series win leader, Aaron Reutzel, is the most recent to find victory lane at Dirt Oval at Route 66, holding back a hard-charging Dave Blaney to earn the big money payday on June 30, 2018.

In addition, the ‘Summer Slash’ event at Route 66 will also feature the USAC National Midget Series.

Although Reutzel is on top of the win column, it’s Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney who is in charge of the current championship standings, holding a mere-two point advantage over Reuzel entering the Illinois pair. Blaney recently clinched his sixth Ohio Sprint Speedweek title, now owning just as many Ohio Sprint Speedweek championships as Series championships.

Other full-time All Stars making the trek to Illinois to battle the best of MOWA and the IRA include Rudeen Racing’s Cory Eliason, 2018 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, Paul McMahan, former Port Royal Speedway champion and New York All Star winner, Brock Zearfoss, two-time All Star champion, Greg Wilson, a former member of the Pennsylvania Posse, Gerard McIntyre, Canadian hotshot and former ASCS full-timer, Skylar Gee, and Western Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh.

For those who can not make the journey to Illinois for the two-day All Star Circuit of Champions invasion, Speed Shift TV will have you covered, broadcasting each event live via www.speedshifttv.com.

Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois, will open pit gates at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:15 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Jacksonville Speedway online at www.jacksonvillespeedway.com.

Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m. Those wanting to learn more should visit Dirt Oval at Route 66 online at www.dirtoval66.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/22/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 1684
2. Aaron Reutzel - 1682
3. Cory Eliason - 1616
4. Paul McMahan - 1582
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1568
6. Greg Wilson - 1536
7. Gerard McIntyre - 1500
8. Skylar Gee - 1456
9. Spencer Bayston - 1408
10. George Hobaugh - 1312

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

Buddy Kofoid uses last lap pass to garner Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale win worth $10,000

Dale Blaney claims sixth Ohio Sprint Speedweek title

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 22, 2019) - Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid officially etched his name in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 history books on Saturday night at Wayne County Speedway, not only earning a first-ever Series victory, but doing so during the final night of the 37th running of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing. To top things off, the Speedweek finale victory scored Kofoid a $10,000 payday.

The feat was impressive, but it was accomplished in dramatic fashion, as the 17-year-old was forced to outduel Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller, as well as six-time All Star champion, Dale Blaney, during the closing circuits of the 35-lap main event. In fact, Kofoid was third when the field received the five-to-go signal from the flagstand, eventually getting by Blaney with two laps remaining, followed by a slick move to drive under Price-Miller on the final circuit.

Price-Miller, who led the first 34 laps from the pole position, held on to finish second at Wayne County Speedway, followed by Blaney, local favorite, Broc Martin, and St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu.

“I really don’t know what to say. This was one of my goals when I moved out here,” said Buddy Kofoid, driver of the Ed Neumeister Racing/Gill Construction/CK Plumbing/Linder’s Speed Equipment/No. 11N sprint car. “Getting that first All Star win is just unbelievable. Now I want to get an Outlaw win. I really can’t thank this team enough. Mike [Linder] and the guys gave me a great car. I’m having a lot of fun doing this.”

Although never in command until the final circuit, it was obvious that Kofoid was going to be a factor. In fact, Kofoid took command for the first time, unofficially, on lap nine with a slider over Price-Miller through turns one and two. Unfortunately, a caution, the main event’s first and only caution, halted action just as Kofoid took command, ultimately negating his move.

Racing one-two after the ensuing restart, Price-Miller and Kofoid did not encounter traffic for the first time until lap 17, causing the front-runners to bunch that now included a fast-paced Dale Blaney, who battled his way to third from fifth by the completion of lap 23. From that point forward, it was a shootout.

By lap 26, the lead trio were trapped behind a wall of slower cars. Using traffic as a pick, Blaney pounced on Kofoid for second on lap 27, actually diving below the familiar No. 11N with a move between turns three and four. Despite losing a position, Kofoid kept pace with Blaney and Price-Miller, eventually returning the favor and advancing back into second on lap 33.

Keeping Price-Miller within striking distance, Kofoid drove to the tailtank of the Indy Race Parts No. 71P as the duo were entering turn one on the final circuit. In an attempt to protect the bottom, Price-Miller dived into one, but slid too high, actually opening the door for Kofoid who was able to sneak by.

“I was running harder and harder and harder. I actually blew off the track a little bit and that let Dale [Blaney] by,” Buddy Kofoid continued. “I was still running hard, but smoother. I ended up getting a run on Dale which allowed us to get back by him. I kept doing the same thing and that allowed us to reel Parker [Price-Miller] in. I felt like I could probably do a wheelie down the backstretch, that’s how much driver I was getting off of turn two.”

Kofoid won the battle on Saturday night, but it was Dale Blaney who won the war, using his podium run to clinch a sixth-career Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing championship, now with just as many Speedweek titles as he does All Star championships. The Speedweek title, his first since 2014, earned the Hartford, Ohio-native a $4,000 payday.

With the 37th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing complete, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will now aim their focus west, set to embark on the Land of Lincoln for a two-race weekend on June 28 & 29. The All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off their weekend in Illinois with a visit to the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville on Friday, June 28. The two-day venture will conclude at the state-of-the-art Dirt Oval at Route 66 on Saturday, June 29.

As they are for most of the 2019 All Star schedule, Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be conducting a live video broadcast during the events at Jacksonville and Route 66. For more information, please visit Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Saturday, June 22, 2019:
Event: 37th Annual Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Finale
Entries: 50
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 15.556
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: DJ Foos - 15.998
Ford Performance Heat #1: Jac Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Gerard McIntyre
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Buddy Kofoid
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Dale Blaney
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Broc Martin
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main Winner: Cap Henry
JE Pistons Dash #1: Parker Price-Miller
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Broc Martin
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Mitch Harble
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Buddy Kofoid
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Andrew Palker (+12)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brock Zearfoss
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 16-DJ Foos, 15.998; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 16.134; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.179; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 16.432; 5. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 16.466; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.524; 7. 38K-Clay Riney, 17.206; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.260; 9. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 18.081; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 99.917

Group (B)
1. 3C-Cale Conley, 16.247; 2. 5H-Jordan Harble, 17.078; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.168; 4. 8J-Jess Stiger, 17.177; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 17.376; 6. 7-Troy Kingan, 17.726; 7. 29-Steve Butler, 17.959; 8. A45-Rusty Hickman, 17.976; 9. OOH-Hunter Lynch, 99.240; 10. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., NT

Group (C)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.146; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.402; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 16.669; 4. 45-Trevor Baker, 16.827; 5. 35b-Stuart Brubaker, 16.922; 6. 9-Dean Jacobs, 17.177; 7. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 17.233; 8. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 17.342; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.418; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.518

Group (D)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 16.110; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.229; 3. G1-Justin Peck, 16.307; 4. 71-Gio Scelzi, 16.561; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.738; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 16.811; 7. 97-Max Stambaugh, 17.026; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 17.063; 9. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 17.099; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 17.438

Group (E)
1. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 16.495; 2. 19-Mitch Harble, 16.520; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 16.599; 4. 83M-Broc Martin, 16.819; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 16.843; 6. 23J-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.851; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan, 16.931; 8. 4-Cap Henry, 17.059; 9. 23-Nick Patterson, 17.117; 10. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.485

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [4]; 3. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer [1]; 5. 38K-Clay Riney [7]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 9. 16M-Danny Mumaw [10]; 10. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 4. 5H-Jordan Harble [3]; 5. 8J-Jess Stiger [1]; 6. OOH-Hunter Lynch [9]; 7. 29-Steve Butler [7]; 8. A45-Rusty Hickman [8]; 9. 7-Troy Kingan [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [1]; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs [6]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 8. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 10. 59-Bryan Nuckles [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 2. G1-Justin Peck [2]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [1]; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 7. 97-Max Stambaugh [7]; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 10. 3J-Trey Jacobs [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 83M-Broc Martin [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 22B-Ryan Broughton [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 5. 19-Mitch Harble [3]; 6. 23-Nick Patterson [9]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 8. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 10. 23J-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 6. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 83M-Broc Martin [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 3. G1-Justin Peck [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer [5]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 2. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 4. 70M-Henry Malcuit [4]; 5. 23J-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 7. A45-Rusty Hickman [5]; 8. 7-Troy Kingan [9]; 9. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [14]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Mitch Harble [3]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 3. 8J-Jess Stiger [5]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [14]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 6. 4-Cap Henry [16]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 8. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [17]; 9. 38K-Clay Riney [6]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 11. 29-Steve Butler [15]; 12. 23-Nick Patterson [8]; 13. 97-Max Stambaugh [13]; 14. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 15. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 16. 22C-Cole Duncan [12]; 17. OOH-Hunter Lynch [10]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 2. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 4. 83M-Broc Martin [2]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 6. 16-DJ Foos [3]; 7. G1-Justin Peck [6]; 8. 71-Gio Scelzi [14]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker [22]; 11. 49X-Tim Shaffer [11]; 12. 3-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 13. 3C-Cale Conley [12]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 15. 87-Aaron Reutzel [25]; 16. 26-Cory Eliason [26]; 17. 13-Paul McMahan [20]; 18. K4-Chad Kemenah [17]; 19. 9-Dean Jacobs [19]; 20. 8M-TJ Michael [24]; 21. 45-Trevor Baker [15]; 22. A79-Brandon Wimmer [10]; 23. 8J-Jess Stiger [23]; 24. 22B-Ryan Broughton [13]; 25. 5H-Jordan Harble [18]; 26. 19-Mitch Harble [21] Lap Leaders: Parker Price-Miller (1-34), Buddy Kofoid (35)

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing FINAL Standings (After 6/22/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 658
2. Tim Shaffer - 634
3. Buddy Kofoid - 610
4. DJ Foos - 590
5. Brock Zearfoss - 586
6. Cory Eliason - 578
7. Aaron Reutzel - 570
8. Greg Wilson -564
9. Rico Abreu - 554
10. Paul McMahan - 544

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/22/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 1684
2. Aaron Reutzel - 1682
3. Cory Eliason - 1616
4. Paul McMahan - 1582
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1568
6. Greg Wilson - 1536
7. Gerard McIntyre - 1500
8. Skylar Gee - 1456
9. Spencer Bayston - 1408
10. George Hobaugh - 1312

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid

 

 

 

Atomic action canceled; Speedweek concludes at Wayne County Speedway

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 21, 2019) - Due to safety concerns, Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing competition at Atomic Speedway on Friday, June 21, was canceled with two heat races complete.

During the third Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 heat race, an incident occurring between turns three and four caused a considerable amount of fence damage. The damage was perceived significant, thus creating an unsafe racing environment. With driver, as well as fan safety the priority, All Star Circuit of Champions officials decided it was in everyone’s best interest to cancel the remaining portion of the All Star program.

The 37th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing will come to a close tomorrow evening - Saturday, June 22 - at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval;’ Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The Speedweek finale will award a $10,000 top prize.

An overall Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion will also be crowned at the conclusion of the Wayne County Speedway Speedweek finale. The 2019 champion will earn a $4,000 top prize, with an additional $7,000 being spread amongst the remaining top-ten finishers in the final Speedweek standings. If weather becomes a factor, the Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale will be pushed to Sunday, June 23.

 

 

UPDATE: Limaland Speedweek event canceled; Action moves to Atomic Speedway

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 20, 2019) - Off and on periods of heavy rain throughout much of the day Thursday, mixed with an increasing chance of additional precipitation during the overnight hours, has forced Limaland Motorsports Park and All Star Circuit of Champions officials to cancel Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing competition scheduled for Friday, June 21.

As previously announced, with action at Limaland Motorsports Park now canceled, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now switch directions and head south on Friday, setting aim for the highbanks of Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 2 p.m. with main gates to follow at 3 p.m. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6:30 p.m., sharp.

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/20/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 424
2. Tim Shaffer - 416
3. Brock Zearfoss - 406
4. Cory Eliason - 398
5. Aaron Reutzel - 390
6. Buddy Kofoid - 370
7. Spencer Bayston - 366
8. DJ Foos - 362
9. Greg Wilson - 352
10. Josh Baughman - 338

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/20/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1472
1. Dale Blaney - 1450
3. Spencer Bayston - 1408
4. Cory Eliason - 1408
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1388
6. Paul McMahan - 1376
7. Greg Wilson - 1324
8. Gerard McIntyre - 1278
9. Skylar Gee - 1276
10. Tyler Esh - 1136

 

 

Speedweek action at Mansfield Motor Speedway canceled

MANSFIELD, Ohio (June 20, 2019) - It has been a frustrating week for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competitors, as Mother Nature has put her foot down once again, this time halting Speedweek action set for Thursday, June 20, at Mansfield Motor Speedway.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing will resume on Friday evening, June 21, at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. In the event that Limaland is unable to host Speedweek competition due to wet weather, the Speedweek path will be diverted to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. More updates pertaining to this scenario will be posted if necessary.

The 37th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will come to a close on Saturday evening, June 22, back at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ - Wayne County Speedway. The Speedweek finale will award a $10,000 top prize. If weather becomes a factor on Saturday, the Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale will be pushed to Sunday, June 23.

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be conducting live video broadcasts during the next two Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs: Limaland Motorsports Park - 6/21, Wayne County Speedway - 6/22.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel beats Shaffer and Abreu for Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 19, 2019) - With Mother Nature throwing a curveball in All Star plans to visit Chillicothe’s Atomic Speedway on Wednesday evening, the Series made an early morning venue swap and switched their focus to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville.

The Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing destination change proved to be all the better for Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel, ultimately ending his evening at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ $5,000 richer, as well as officially back on top of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 driver championship standings.

Reutzel, the defending All Star champion in addition to being the current Series point leader, led all 30 circuits at Wayne County Speedway on Wednesday evening, forced to outduel the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer and St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu in the process. Joining Kyle Larson and Dale Blaney, Reutzel now owns one Speedweek victory in 2019, adding to his overall All Star wins list that now includes 12 total, three of which occurring in 2019.

“We were fortunate enough to pull the front row for the dash and get a starting spot up front. Capitalizing on a solid pill draw is important, but the guys gave me a great car, as well,” Aaron Reutzel said in Wayne County Speedway victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/Hollywood Coating and Blasting/No. 87 sprint car. “Grant, Jim-Bob, Cheeseburger; these guys worked hard all night and gave me a great race car. It was a total team effort.”

Although forced to withstand three cautions during the first seven circuits, one of which a red flag incident just after the initial start, Reutzel remained the class of the field, keeping Tim Shaffer and Rico Abreu in his rearview mirror during the first ten laps. Strong in clean air, it was not until when slower traffic entered the picture for the first time that Shaffer and Abreu were able to chop away at Reutzel’s advantage.

By lap 13, Shaffer was hot on Reutzel’s heels, knocking down the leader’s advantage to a mere-car length. Despite Reutzel’s ability to navigate slower traffic, Shaffer kept the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry in check, pressuring the familiar No. 87 for the lead on multiple occasions between laps 15 and 18 while nearly driving under Reutzel at the exit of turn four on lap 17.

Feeling the pressure from Shaffer, Reutzel immediately increased his pace, picking off slower cars one by one while simultaneously growing his command over Shaffer and Abreu.

By the time Reutzel received the five-to-go signal from the flagstand, the race was already over, eventually crossing under the final checkers with a near-straightaway advantage.

“Getting the jump was really important. The last thing I wanted to do was have to drive really hard and have to catch Tim [Shaffer],” Aaron Reutzel continued. “I was able to set my own pace. I did make a mistake here and there which allowed Shaffer to sneak under me, but I was able to get my pace back up again. I don’t think he was as good as I was through traffic."

Brock Zearfoss finished fourth at Wayne County Speedway, followed by Ohio veteran, Dean Jacobs.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing will continue Thursday evening, June 20, at Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio. Action will then resume on Friday, June 21, at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. The 37th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will come to a close on Saturday evening, June 22, back at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ - Wayne County Speedway. The Speedweek finale will award a $10,000 top prize. If weather becomes a factor on Saturday, the Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale will be pushed to Sunday, June 23.

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be conducting live video broadcasts during the next three Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs: Mansfield Motor Speedway - 6/20, Limaland Motorsports Park - 6/21, Wayne County Speedway - 6/22.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Wednesday, June 19, 2019:
Event: 37th Annual Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing
Entries: 37
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: 14.626
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Andrew Palker - 14.691
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cory Eliason
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Aaron Reutzel
JE Pistons Dash #1 Tim Shaffer
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Jac Haudenschild
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jac Haudenschild (+6)
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Spencer Bayston
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.691; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.748; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.857; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.887; 5. 97-Max Stambaugh, 14.943; 6. 45-Trevor Baker, 15.049; 7. 3C-Cale Conley, 15.353; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.560; 9. 29-Steve Butler, 15.879; 10. 21-Brinton Marvel, 15.896

Group (B)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.830; 2. 17-Josh Baughman, 14.881; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.994; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs, 15.041; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 15.078; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.170; 7. 16-DJ Foos, 15.178; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.322; 9. 38K-Clay Riney, 15.346

Group (C)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 14.869; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.908; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 15.003; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 15.035; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.052; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.129; 7. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.399; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 15.502; 9. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux, 15.505

Group (D)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.976; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 15.103; 3. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.314; 4. 19-Mitch Harble, 15.372; 5. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 15.494; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson, 15.494; 7. K4-Chad Kemenah, 15.709; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 15.838; 9. OOH-Hunter Lynch, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 5. 97-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 45-Trevor Baker [6]; 7. 3C-Cale Conley [7]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 9. 21-Brinton Marvel [10]; 10. 29-Steve Butler [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 9-Dean Jacobs [1]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [7]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 9. 38K-Clay Riney [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [8]; 7. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux [9]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 9. 99-Skylar Gee [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 3. 19-Mitch Harble [1]; 4. 16M-Danny Mumaw [5]; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah [7]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 2. 9-Dean Jacobs [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 5. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [1]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 3. 2-Ricky Peterson [4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 5. 70X-Spencer Bayston [16]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [7]; 7. 21-Brinton Marvel [14]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [13]; 9. 70M-Henry Malcuit [9]; 10. 5T-Travis Philo [10]; 11. 38K-Clay Riney [12]; 12. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 13. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 14. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux [8]; 15. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 16. 29-Steve Butler [15]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 5. 9-Dean Jacobs [3]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 7. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [9]; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]; 9. O7-Gerard McIntyre [11]; 10. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 11. 11-Dale Blaney [12]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich [15]; 14. 16M-Danny Mumaw [18]; 15. 3-Jac Haudenschild [21]; 16. 97-Max Stambaugh [16]; 17. 17-Josh Baughman [14]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [17]; 19. K4-Chad Kemenah [20]; 20. 45-Trevor Baker [22]; 21. 16-DJ Foos [19]; 22. 19-Mitch Harble [13]; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs [23]; 24. 2-Ricky Peterson [24]; 25. 40-George Hobaugh [26]; 26. 70X-Spencer Bayston [25] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/19/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 424
2. Tim Shaffer - 416
3. Brock Zearfoss - 406
4. Cory Eliason - 398
5. Aaron Reutzel - 390
6. Buddy Kofoid - 370
7. Spencer Bayston - 366
8. DJ Foos - 362
9. Greg Wilson - 352
10. Josh Baughman - 338

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/19/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1472
1. Dale Blaney - 1450
3. Spencer Bayston - 1408
4. Cory Eliason - 1408
5. Brock Zearfoss - 1388
6. Paul McMahan - 1376
7. Greg Wilson - 1324
8. Gerard McIntyre - 1278
9. Skylar Gee - 1276
10. Tyler Esh - 1136

 

 

 

Sharon Speedway/Wayne County Speedway plans for Tuesday canceled; Atomic Speedway on as scheduled with Wayne County as back-up plan

HARTFORD, Ohio (June 18, 2019) - Despite Sharon Speedway and Wayne County Speedway officials doing everything they could to make Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing competition on Tuesday, June 18, a reality, the amount of precipitation received overnight proved to be too much, forcing both facilities to cancel their respective plans.
Ohio Sprint Speedweek will continue Wednesday evening, June 19, at the highbanks of Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Atomic Speedway officials will monitor the weather through Wednesday morning. In the event that Atomic Speedway is forced to cancel their respective Speedweek program, Wayne County Speedway will host Speedweek action on Wednesday evening. An update will be provided by 10 a.m. Wednesday.

In the event that the All Stars do not visit Wayne County on Wednesday, Wayne County Speedway will then host a doubleheader on Saturday, June 22; the first program awarding a $5,000 top prize and the second awarding a $10,000 top prize. Action is slated to begin at 1 p.m.

Once the afternoon program is complete, an approximate three hour break will commence to allow track workers an opportunity to rework the racing surface. The second program will begin immediately following track work. As a bonus for fans, drivers will participate in an autograph session between programs on Saturday afternoon.

The All Stars are scheduled to visit Mansfield Motor Speedway and Limaland Motorsports Park on Thursday and Friday, June 19 & 20, as scheduled.

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/18/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 296
2. Kyle Larson - 294
3. Spencer Bayston 276
4. Tim Shaffer - 270
5. Brock Zearfoss - 264
6. Cory Eliason - 260
7. Parker Price-Miller - 256
8. DJ Foos - 254
9. Aaron Reuztel - 240
10. Buddy Kofoid - 234

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/18/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1322
1. Dale Blaney - 1322
3. Spencer Bayston - 1306
4. Cory Eliason - 1270
5. Paul McMahan - 1250
6. Brock Zearfoss - 1246
7. Greg Wilson - 1194
8. Skylar Gee - 1186
9. Gerard McIntyre - 1146
10. Tyler Esh - 1046

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)

 

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek continues Tuesday at Sharon Speedway; Wayne County Speedway to fill in as back-up plan

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 17, 2019) - For the second time in four days, Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing fell victim to Mother Nature, this time at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ - Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio.

Affecting an already saturated facility, a downpour just before the 2 o’clock hour, followed by a second downpour just before the 3 o’clock hour, left Series and track officials with no choice but to cancel the June 17 program.

The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2019 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Tuesday evening, June 18, at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. With unfavorable conditions a factor over the next 12 hours, All Star Circuit of Champions and Sharon Speedway officials will monitor the situation closely. If additional precipitation falls on the already-saturated Sharon Speedway facility, track officials will be forced to cancel the event. A final decision will be made by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18.

In the event that Sharon Speedway should cancel their Ohio Sprint Speedweek program by 9 a.m., Wayne County Speedway will then step in and proceed with a Tuesday night program. Track and Series officials will make a coordinated effort in spreading word of the venue change in a timely and efficient manner.

“We certainly appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to work around Mother Nature. I think we can all agree that we are hungry to race. We are doing everything in our power to make those efforts a reality,” Eric Walls explained, All Star Circuit of Champions Race Director. “With Mother Nature impacting much of our schedule, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to do whatever it takes to give our teams an opportunity to compete. I greatly appreciate the cooperation put forth by the tracks, especially in helping us organize a potential last minute change in Tuesday’s schedule.”

Sharon Speedway pit gates are scheduled to open at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18; racing is slated for 7 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Sharon Speedway online at www.sharonspeedway.com.

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/17/2019): 1. Dale Blaney - 296 2. Kyle Larson - 294 3. Spencer Bayston 276 4. Tim Shaffer - 270 5. Brock Zearfoss - 264 6. Cory Eliason - 260 7. Parker Price-Miller - 256 8. DJ Foos - 254 9. Aaron Reuztel - 240 10. Buddy Kofoid - 234

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/17/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1322 1. Dale Blaney - 1322 3. Spencer Bayston - 1306 4. Cory Eliason - 1270 5. Paul McMahan - 1250 6. Brock Zearfoss - 1246 7. Greg Wilson - 1194 8. Skylar Gee - 1186 9. Gerard McIntyre - 1146 10. Tyler Esh - 1046

 

 

Dale Blaney holds off Scelzi and Larson for Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing victory at Muskingum County Speedway

DRESDEN, Ohio (June 16, 2019) - Although it took nearly three years for Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney to find Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane before his triumph at Stateline Speedway on June 8, it took only eight days to do it again, this time earning night three of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing at Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden, Ohio.

Forced to withstand heavy offense from a pair of California hotshots, Gio Scelzi and Kyle Larson, Blaney’s Speedweek triumph ultimately bumped his career win total to 136 with Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions, now with two victories in 2019. Impressive enough, Blaney nearly swept the Speedweek program at Muskingum County, winning his respective heat race and dash before leading all 30 circuits of main event competition.

“We just needed to get racing a little bit. We changed some stuff around on the car last week and it made it better, then we changed some more stuff around on the car after the dash [at Attica Raceway Park] and that it better, as well,” Dale Blaney said, driver of the Sam McGhee Motorsports/Mike McGhee & Associates/No. 11 sprint car. “I’m starting to feel like my old self again and the car is making me feel like my old self. We’ll head to the next round and try and do this again.”

Although a clean first half for Blaney, getting the opportunity to avoid traffic as a trio of cautions paved the way for clean air on lap two, eight and 11, it was the second 15 laps of the 30-lap program that brought people to their feet.

Traffic, appearing for the first time, officially, on lap 17, eventually slowed Blaney’s pace, and although the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer worked hard to maintain his distance over second place with one or two lap cars separating the two, the gap between the frontrunners eventually tightened. By lap 19, the top five were nearly nose to tail with Blaney still setting the pace, followed closely by Gio Scelzi, Brock Zearfoss, Kyle Larson and Aaron Reutzel. Despite heavy pressure beginning to build, a caution on lap 25 gave Blaney a breather, once again eradicating slower traffic and giving the six-time All Star champion clean air to utilize.

Seemingly in control the final six circuits, it was the final two laps that created a scare for Blaney as Scelzi closed the lead margin in a hurry, nearly capitalizing on a slip by the race leader. Despite the issue, Blaney held on, chased to the final checkers by Scelzi, Kyle Larson, Brock Zearfoss and Cap Henry.

“I’m not sure what happened there at the end. I thought maybe I had a right-rear tire going low,” Dale Blaney said about the last two laps. “I was really glad I saw the white flag because I thought we were in some serious trouble. I knew the guys behind me were close. They are young, hungry kids who want to win races. I was running as hard as I could without killing my stuff.”

Fans will have the opportunity to relive Dale Blaney’s Muskingum County Speedway/Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory this fall on network television, as MAVTV Motorsports Network cameras were on hand Sunday evening to capture all of the action.

The 37th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing will continue Monday evening, June 17, at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville; the first of two Speedweek programs at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval.’ Tony Stewart’s All Stars will return to Wayne County Speedway on Saturday, June 22, for the $10,000-to-win Speedweek finale.

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be conducting live video broadcasts during the next six Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs: Wayne County Speedway - 6/17, Sharon Speedway - 6/18, Atomic Speedway - 6/19, Mansfield Motor Speedway - 6/20, Limaland Motorsports Park - 6/21, Wayne County Speedway - 6/22.

Contingency Awards/Results: Muskingum County Speedway - Sunday, June 16, 2019:
Event: 37th Annual Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing
Entries: 34
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 13.576
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.381
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kyle Larson
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Max Stambaugh
JE Pistons Dash #1: Dale Blaney
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Gio Scelzi
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: DJ Foos
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Dale Blaney
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cale Conley
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Gerard McIntyre
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 4-Cap Henry, 13.792; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.799; 3. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.947; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.018; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.024; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 14.121; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.122; 8. 3C-Cale Conley, 14.129; 9. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux, 14.248

Group (B)
1. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.402; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.478; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.613; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.896; 5. 19-Mitch Harble, 13.977; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.979; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.084; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.275; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.388

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.381; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.615; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.732; 4. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.773; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.847; 6. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 13.848; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.321; 8. 5H-Jordan Harble, 14.366

Group (D)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi, 13.489; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.794; 3. 71p-Parker Price-Miller, 13.822; 4. 97-Max Stambaugh, 13.823; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.848; 6. 71X-Ayrton Olsen, 14.013; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.043; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.213

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. A79-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 6. 3C-Cale Conley [8]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 9. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [9]; 9. 19-Mitch Harble [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 6. 5H-Jordan Harble [8]; 7. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [6]; 8. 16-DJ Foos [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 97-Max Stambaugh [1]; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. 71X-Ayrton Olsen [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 17-Josh Baughman [3]; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 97-Max Stambaugh [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [4]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [9]; 4. 3C-Cale Conley [4]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [11]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 8. 71X-Ayrton Olsen [10]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [12]; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 11. 19-Mitch Harble [13]; 12. 5H-Jordan Harble [6]; 13. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi [2]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [8]; 6. 70X-Spencer Bayston [11]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [12]; 9. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer [17]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [15]; 12. 97-Max Stambaugh [4]; 13. A79-Brandon Wimmer [16]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [19]; 15. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [13]; 16. 3C-Cale Conley [24]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee [23]; 18. 35-Tyler Esh [20]; 19. 16-DJ Foos [22]; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre [26]; 21. W20-Greg Wilson [25]; 22. 3-Jac Haudenschild [21]; 23. 5T-Travis Philo [14]; 24. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 25. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 26. K4-Chad Kemenah [9] Lap Leaders: Dale Blaney (1-30)

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/16/2019):
1. Dale Blaney - 296
2. Kyle Larson - 294
3. Spencer Bayston 276
4. Tim Shaffer - 270
5. Brock Zearfoss - 264
6. Cory Eliason - 260
7. Parker Price-Miller - 256
8. DJ Foos - 254
9. Aaron Reuztel - 240
10. Buddy Kofoid - 234

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/16/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1322
1. Dale Blaney - 1322
3. Spencer Bayston - 1306
4. Cory Eliason - 1270
5. Paul McMahan - 1250
6. Brock Zearfoss - 1246
7. Greg Wilson - 1194
8. Skylar Gee - 1186
9. Gerard McIntyre - 1146
10. Tyler Esh - 1046

 

 

Eldora Speedweek stop falls to Mother Nature

ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 15, 2019) - Mother Nature has been relentless in 2019, striking again during round two of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing at Eldora Speedway on Saturday, June 15.

Despite Eldora Speedway’s attempt to outrun Mother Nature by flexing start times by two hours, the effort proved to be not enough as wet weather invaded the Rossburg-area just after 1 p.m. leaving Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Eldora officials with little hope of completing the evening program. The event will not be rescheduled.

All Eldora Speedway tickets will be refunded via method of purchase. Suite holders will be contacted individually.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek will resume Sunday evening, June 16, at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville.

In addition, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be present at Muskingum County to record all of the action, scheduled for a tape-delay broadcast in mid-September.

Keep in mind, Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be conducting live video broadcasts during six of the seven remaining Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs: Wayne County Speedway - 6/17, Sharon Speedway - 6/18, Atomic Speedway - 6/19, Mansfield Motor Speedway - 6/20, Limaland Motorsports Park - 6/21, Wayne County Speedway - 6/22.

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/15/2019):
1. Kyle Larson - 150
2. Dale Blaney - 146
3. Buddy Kofoid - 144
4. DJ Foos - 142
5. Tim Shaffer - 140
6. Spencer Bayston - 138
7. Parker Price-Miller - 136
8. Justin Peck - 134
9. Greg Wilson - 132
10. Hunter Schuerenberg -130

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/15/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1186
2. Dale Blaney - 1172
3. Spencer Bayston - 1168
4. Cory Eliason - 1136
5. Paul McMahan - 1128
6. Brock Zearfoss - 1104
7. Greg Wilson - 1086
8. Skylar Gee - 1070
9. Gerard McIntyre - 1036
10. Tyler Esh - 932

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson

 

 

Kyle Larson opens Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing with convincing victory at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (June 14, 2019) - Ohio Sprint Speedweek has certainly been kind to Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson, as each of his Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories have occurred during Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing, including the 2019 opener at Attica Raceway Park.

Larson, pilot of the Chevrolet Accessories/Finley Farms/Priority Aviation/Howard Johnson of Lima/No. 57sprint car, dominated Speedweek competition at the Attica bullring on Friday night, ultimately leading 25 circuits of the 40-lap program and crossing under the final checkers with a margin of victory nearing eight seconds, all while lapping up to the 12th position. The $5,000 victory increased Larson’s Series win total to nine, now with two at Attica Raceway Park; his first since 2016.

“Just a great car all night,” Kyle Larson explained, who will join the All Stars during the next five nights of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. “It was either starting to clean off, or take a little bit of rubber through turns three and four. That made things pretty technical. At times, I felt like I needed to cheat it and run below it to stay on a clean track, but I knew I needed to be in the rubber at the same time. Definitely a fun track. I haven’t raced Attica too much, but this is the slickest Attica I’ve been on, so it’s pretty neat to get a win.”

Although starting from the pole position, ‘Yung Money’ Kyle Larson was beat to the initial punch, forced to follow defending All Star champion and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, for the first 15 circuits. A pair of cautions, one appearing on lap five and another on lap ten, gave Larson a set of opportunities to earn the advantage over Reutzel, but the Clute, Texas-native remained strong and in control.

Unfortunately for Reutzel, but a fortune circumstance for Larson, lap 16 proved to be drama-filled for the front-runners, as a spinning car would create a definite road block leaving Reutzel will little time to react and nowhere to go. Eventual contact with the spinning car ended with Reutzel laying on his side, ultimately ending his evening at Attica Raceway Park. Reutzel’s early retirement inherited the lead to Larson, and that is where he stayed.

Despite Buddy Kofoid’s ability to hang with Larson during the first 15 circuits, actually showing Larson his nose on multiple occasions, the driver of the familiar Ed Neumeister-owned, No. 11N entry was no match for Larson during the latter stages of the main event. Larson eventually escaped in traffic, extending his lead to nearly eight seconds with over half of the field left a lap down.

Six-time All Star champion, Dale Blaney, eventually snuck by Kofoid on lap 27 to secure the second position. Kofoid held on to finish third at the final checkers, followed by DJ Foos and 12th-starting Tim Shaffer.

“I obviously caught a big break when Reutzel got caught up in that wreck. We were a little bit lucky tonight,” Larson continued. “It’s tough when you’re in second and the track is really dirty. I felt like Reutzel was a little bit better than me when he was leading, but then, once I was the leader, I felt like I was better than I had been when I was behind him.”

“I could actually see [Buddy] Kofoid to my inside at the beginning when I was in second, so when I got the lead, I kept peeking to my inside every corner waiting for him to show a nose.”

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing will continue on Saturday evening, June 15, at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track - Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Fans should take note that Eldora Speedway’s event schedule has been modified with the intent to avoid threatening weather.

Saturday’s schedule now has the pit area opening to competitors at 1:30 p.m., the grandstands opening to spectators at 2 p.m., the All Star Circuit of Champions driver meeting beginning at 3:15 p.m., and hot laps on track at 4:10 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding Eldora Speedway’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek program should visit Eldora Speedway on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Keep in mind, Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be conducting live video broadcasts during eight of nine Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs; Attica Raceway Park - 6/14, Eldora Speedway - 6/15, Wayne County Speedway - 6/17, Sharon Speedway - 6/18, Atomic Speedway - 6/19, Mansfield Motor Speedway - 6/20, Limaland Motorsports Park - 6/21, Wayne County Speedway - 6/22.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Friday, June 14, 2019:
Event: 37th Annual Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing
Entries: 53
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 12.761
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.478
Ford Performance Heat #1: Kyle Larson
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Justin Peck
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Buddy Kofoid
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Parker Price-Miller
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: TJ Michael
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main Winner: Paul McMahan
JE Pistons Dash #1: Kyle Larson
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Kyle Larson
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Hunter Scherenberg [+11]
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Joey Saldana
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.478; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.773; 3. 57-Kyle Larson, 12.812; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.936; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.062; 6. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.080; 7. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.096; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.134; 9. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.308; 10. 6-Joey Saldana, 13.423; 11. 20i-Kelsey Ivy, ---

Group (B)
1. 23-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.867; 2. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.960; 3. 16-DJ Foos, 13.089; 4. 5X-Justin Peck, 13.106; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.366; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.370; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.580; 8. 71m-Paul May, 13.692; 9. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.820; 10. 29-Steve Butler, 13.918; 11. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.084

Group (C)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.162; 2. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.169; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 13.297; 4. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux, 13.322; 5. 25M-Chris Andrews, 13.355; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.372; 7. 83M-Broc Martin, 13.378; 8. G1-Caleb Helms, 13.389; 9. 19-Mitch Harble, 13.672; 10. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 14.311; 11. 96AU-Bruce White, 14.671

Group (D)
1. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.290; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.468; 3. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 13.500; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.505; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.584; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.611; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.629; 8. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.678; 9. 17-Josh Baughman, 13.727; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble, 14.111

Group (E)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.042; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.242; 3. 35b-Stuart Brubaker, 13.336; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.354; 5. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.568; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 13.598; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.618; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 13.660; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.697; 10. 28W-Allen Woods, 13.866

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz [6]; 5. 1-Nate Dussel [9]; 6. 6-Joey Saldana [10]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 8. 3C-Cale Conley [7]; 9. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 10. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 11. 20I-Kelsey Ivy [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5X-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 16-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 5. 8J-Jess Stiger [7]; 6. 71M-Paul May [8]; 7. 23-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 10. 29-Steve Butler [10]; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 3. 1ST-Gary Taylor [3]; 4. 25M-Chris Andrews [5]; 5. G1-Caleb Helms [8]; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams [10]; 7. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux [1]; 8. 83M-Broc Martin [7]; 9. 19-Mitch Harble [9]; 10. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston [3]; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 33W-Caleb Griffith [2]; 7. 5H-Jordan Harble [10]; 8. 17-Josh Baughman [9]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 4. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen [8]; 10. 28W-Allen Woods [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 3. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 5. 70X-Spencer Bayston [4]; 6. 5X-Justin Peck [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 5. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 6. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 2. 3C-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 4. 45-Trevor Baker [10]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [4]; 6. 19-Mitch Harble [9]; 7. 29-Steve Butler [14]; 8. 28W-Allen Woods [13]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 10. 71-Ayrton Olsen [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 23-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 3. G1-Caleb Helms [4]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel [3]; 5. 6-Joey Saldana [9]; 6. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger [5]; 9. 4-Cap Henry [15]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee [13]; 11. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 12. 71M-Paul May [11]; 13. 46AU-Stuart Williams [12]; 14. 52AU-Darren Mollenoyux [14]; 15. 5H-Jordan Harble [16]; 16. 3C-Cale Conley [18]; 17. 33W-Caleb Griffith [10]; 18. 57X-Andrew Palker [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [4]; 4. 16-DJ Foos [7]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [12]; 6. 70X-Spencer Bayston [9]; 7. 71P-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 8. 5X-Justin Peck [11]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [18]; 10. 23-Hunter Schuerenberg [21]; 11. 5R-Byron Reed [19]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [22]; 13. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 14. 70-Brock Zearfoss [20]; 15. 13-Paul McMahan [25]; 16. 1ST-Gary Taylor [13]; 17. 99-Skylar Gee [26]; 18. O9-Craig Mintz [16]; 19. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [14]; 20. 3J-Trey Jacobs [15]; 21. G1-Caleb Helms [23]; 22. 1-Nate Dussel [24]; 23. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 24. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 25. 25M-Chris Andrews [17]; 26. 14-Tony Stewart [3] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel [1-15], Kyle Larson [16-40]

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Standings (After 6/14/2019):
1. Kyle Larson - 150
2. Dale Blaney - 146
3. Buddy Kofoid - 144
4. DJ Foos - 142
5. Tim Shaffer - 140
6. Spencer Bayston - 138
7. Parker Price-Miller - 136
8. Justin Peck - 134
9. Greg Wilson - 132
10. Hunter Schuerenberg -130

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/14/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1186
2. Dale Blaney - 1172
3. Spencer Bayston - 1168
4. Cory Eliason - 1136
5. Paul McMahan - 1128
6. Brock Zearfoss - 1104
7. Greg Wilson - 1086
8. Skylar Gee - 1070
9. Gerard McIntyre - 1036
10. Tyler Esh - 932

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson

 

 

EVENT UPDATE: MCCARL FAMILY TO RUN RAYCE RUDEEN FOUNDATION RACE​

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- June 14, 2019- The Rayce Rudeen Foundation along with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 are proud to announce that the McCarl Family; Terry, Austin and Carson will be competing in the Rayce Rudeen Foundation race at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, IA on July 28th.

“The McCarls have been so supportive of our Foundation since we introduced it to the sprint car community. They have run our decal on their cars for the last few years, so to now have them competing at this inaugural event means a lot to us,” said Kevin Rudeen.

The McCarls, who grew up racing around Iowa, are looking forward to participating in this event as a family and are excited about the awareness it will bring to the area. “I grew up watching my Dad race in West Burlington. It’s an incredible facility, a great track with a lot of dedicated sprint car fans.” Terry McCarl stated, “I hope that this event brings more awareness to the topic of addiction. Most of us can say we have been affected by it in some way- addiction don’t discriminate. I think what the Rayce Rudeen Foundation is doing with this race is brave and I admire Kevin for sharing his story in order to help others affected by this.”

To get your tickets for this event visit 34raceway.com and click on “Buy Tickets” on the right side of the homepage.

Visit raycerudeen.org to learn more about the Rayce Rudeen Foundation or follow them on Instagram and Facebook at Rayce Rudeen Foundation.

For all the latest news on the McCarls follow them on Twitter @McCarl_Racing.

Stay up to date with All Stars by following the Series on Twitter @ASCoC, Instagram @allstarsprints, Facebook at AllStarCircuitofChampions and on their website at allstarsprint.com.

 

 

37th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing blasts off Friday at Attica Raceway Park

$11,000 Speedweek point fund up for grabs, $4,000 to the champion

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 12, 2019) - Arguably the most demanding schedule in all of sprint car racing, the 37th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing is set to hit high gear on Friday evening, June 14, kicking-off nine straight days of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition throughout much of the Buckeye State.

Speedweek travelers will visit eight tracks during their grueling, nine-day trek across Ohio, each of which awarding a minimum top prize equalling $5,000. Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing will blast off, officially, with competition at the always-racey Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 14. The schedule will continue with appearances at the famed-Eldora Speedway in Rossburg on Saturday, June 15; Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville on Sunday, June 16; Wayne County Speedway in Orrville on Monday, June 17; Sharon Speedway in Hartford on Tuesday, June 18; the highbanks of Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe on Wednesday, June 19; Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield on Thursday, June 20; Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima on Friday, June 21; and once more at Wayne County Speedway on Saturday, June 22. The 2019 speedweek finale will award a $10,000 top prize.

In addition, Ohio Sprint Speedweek competitors will also vie for an $11,000 point fund spread amongst the top ten competitors in the final Speedweek standings; the 2019 Speedweek champion will pocket a $4,000 share of the $11,000 fund.

Cometic Gasket, the official gasket of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as well as a leading, worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing components, will once again return as the title sponsor of Ohio Sprint Speedweek in 2019, extending its relationship with one of the sport’s most historic, yet grueling traditions to five consecutive seasons.

“We have been waiting for this week since its conclusion in 2018. A racing tradition rich in history, as well as competitiveness, we are more than proud to extend our relationship with Ohio Sprint Speedweek,” said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO of Cometic Gasket, Inc . “This is not only an exciting time for all of us at Cometic Gasket, but for everyone associated with sprint car racing in the state of Ohio. We are more than ready to get Speedweek underway.”

Indy Metal Finishing, a nationally leading metal finishing service headquartered in Brownsburg, Ind., will join Ohio Sprint Speedweek in 2019 as the official presenting sponsor, pushing the open wheel spectacle to the level that it is today.

"We are honored to be a part of such an historic event like Ohio Sprint Speedweek," Carly Lawrence expressed, Indy Metal Finishing President. "Supporting an event like this allows Indy Metal Finishing the opportunity to reach a new demographic within our consumer market. Our goal is to expose Indy Metal Finishing's capabilities to not only individual racers and their teams, but also to its loyal and dedicated fanbase. We are very excited for action to get underway."

In order to be eligible for the Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing championship points fund, participating teams must have perfect Speedweek attendance, entering all contested Speedweek programs throughout the nine-day schedule. In addition, team owners must enter at least 50% of the contested Speedweek events with the same driver.

In addition, Hoosier Tire, the official tire of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will award one tire certificate to each of the top ten drivers in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek point standings.

For those who can not make the journey to Ohio for the 37th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will still have the opportunity to witness most of the action from the comfort of their own home.

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will broadcast eight of the nine events on the 2019 Speedweek schedule. Kicking off Friday night at Attica Raceway Park, Speed Shift TV will broadcast competition conducted at Attica, Eldora Speedway, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Mansfield Motor Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and once again at Wayne County Speedway for the $10,000-to-win finale. Fans wanting to learn more about Speed Shift TV should visit its official online home at www.speedshifttv.com.

Action at Eldora Speedway during night two of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will also be broadcast online via http://live.eldoraspeedway.com/.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will be on hand to capture Ohio Sprint Speedweek action from Eldora Speedway and Muskingum County Speedway in 2019. Each of the aforementioned events will televise on MAVTV Motorsports Network via tape-delayed broadcast later in the year. Eldora Speedway’s event is scheduled to air on September 8 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., respectively. Muskingum County Speedway’s Speedweek program will air on September 15 in the exact same time slots.

"There are a lot of variables that need to come together to make Ohio Sprint Speedweek successful. Relationships with entities such as Cometic Gasket and Indy Metal Finishing, as well as Ollie's Bargain Outlet and Mobil 1, allow those hopes of success to become a reality. We are truly honored to have such support," Tony Stewart expressed, All Star Circuit of Champions owner, as well as part-time competitor who will participate in select Speedweek events in 2019. "I also want to thank all of the participating tracks and their staff for coming together and making Speedweek bigger than ever in 2019. We hope for an enjoyable and weather-free week."

2019 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing Points Fund:
1. $4,000
2. $1,500
3. $1,200
4. $1,000
5. $800
6. $700
7. $600
8. $500
9. $400
10. $300

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Previous Champions:
2018 - Paul McMahan
2017 - Tim Shaffer
2016 - Chad Kemenah
2015 - Greg Wilson
2014 – Dale Blaney
2013 – Tim Shaffer
2012 – Stevie Smith
2011 – Tim Shaffer
2010 – David Gravel
2009 – Stevie Smith
2008 – Randy Hannagan
2007 – Shane Stewart
2006 – Dale Blaney
2005 – Kelly Kinser
2004 – Dale Blaney
2003 – Dale Blaney
2002 – Chad Kemenah
2001 – Dean Jacobs
2000 – Kenny Jacobs
1999 – Joey Saldana
1998 – Frankie Kerr
1997 – Joey Saldana
1996 – Frankie Kerr
1995 – Dale Blaney
1994 – Frankie Kerr
1993 – Frankie Kerr
1992 – Kevin Huntley
1991 – Sammy Swindell
1990 – Sammy Swindell
1989 – Dave Blaney
1988 – Jimmy Sills
1987 – Keith Kauffman
1986 – Bobby Allen
1985 – Jack Hewitt
1984 – Steve Kinser
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/9/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1082
2. Spencer Bayston - 1030
3. Dale Blaney - 1026
4. Cory Eliason - 1010
5. Paul McMahan - 1008
6. Brock Zearfoss - 982
7. Skylar Gee - 954
8. Greg Wilson - 954
9. Gerard McIntyre -946
10. Tyler Esh - 842

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich

About Cometic Gasket:
Cometic Gasket is the Official Gasket of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. Cometic is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic gaskets are must-haves for championship-winning teams across the globe. Cometic Gaskets are proudly made in the USA. For more information, log on to www.cometic.com.

About Indy Metal Finishing:
Based in Brownsburg, IN, Indy Metal finishing, Inc. provides high quality metal finishing services and is dedicated to customer satisfaction through strict process control and excellent communication during and after job completion. Our mission is to support our customers with an exceptional level of quality and service that sets the bar for the metal finishing industry. To meet our customer's delivery expectations with unsurpassed customer service and technical support while developing new and innovative ways to meet today's business dynamics.

About MAVTV Motorsports Network:
MAVTV Motorsports Network is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, the AMA Pro Motocross series, and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). But MAVTV also covers a multitude of grassroot racing from the US and across the globe including drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between plus a package of automotive reality and custom build shows. If it has a motor, it's on MAVTV. For more information, visit www.mavtv.com.

 

 

Danny Dietrich scores first All Star victory of 2019 during Weedsport Speedway visit

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (June 9, 2019) - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich has certainly been on a roll in 2019, and now he can add an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory at Weedsport Speedway to his list of 2019 accomplishments.

Dietrich, driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing/Weikert’s Livestock/Sandoe’s Fruit Market/Pace Performance/Big Cove Whitetail Trophy Hunts/Drop Of Ink Tattoo/Sweeney Cars/Self Made/No. 48 sprint car, put fans on their feet Sunday night in central New York, utilizing a late-race restart to power around Danny Varin with just five circuits remaining. Impressive enough, Dietrich accomplished his feat with a severed component in the rear suspension; a bent w-link.

“We are really starting to like this place,” Danny Dietrich said of Weedsport Speedway, who now owns eight victories in 2019 including his $5,000 All Star Circuit of Champions triumph. “Hats off to this entire team. We are clicking really well right now and the results show. There are so many people that help make all of this possible. Just a surreal feeling right now. Hopefully we can keep this momentum going into next weekend.”

Starting from the outside of row four, Dietrich was not speedy in his pursuit of the top spot, ultimately fading to a position just outside of the top-five during the first few circuits. In fact, Dietrich did not crack into the top three until lap 26 of 35.

During his late-race surge to the top, Dietrich was given some help, as Larry Wright, who was racing just ahead of Dietrich in the runner-up spot, made contact with the outside retaining wall on the 27th circuit, ultimately ending his night. The ensuing caution, which allowed ‘Double-D’ to restart on the tailtank of race leader Danny Varin, created the recipe for Dietrich’s eventual takeover.

Although Dietrich relied on the bottom of the speedway to get to himself that far forward, it was the top that proved to be the winning route. Utilizing momentum, Dietrich used a slingshot move around Weedsport’s cushion to gain command for the first time on lap 30, navigating the narrow edge in turns three and four to eventually work around Varin.

“I knew that is where I needed to be,” Dietrich continued. “[Danny Varin] was pretty good on the bottom, so I knew if I kept my pace up and built some momentum, I’d have a shot at him around the top. That late caution really helped us out. It gave me a chance to move up a lane and use clean air to get around him.”

Danny Varin chased Dietrich to the final checkers, followed by Spencer Bayston, Cory Eliason and Greg Wilson.

With their first New York visit of the season complete, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their focus toward the Buckeye State, set to invade eight facilities in nine days during the 37th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Indy Metal Finishing. Action will kick-off, officially, on Friday evening, April 14, with a visit to Attica Raceway Park.

Contingency Awards/Results: Weedsport Speedway - Sunday, June 9, 2019: Event: 2019 All Star Showcase Entries: 30 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 14.156 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cory Eliason - 14.532 Ford Performance Heat #1: Lucas Wolfe All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Greg Wilson JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear: Cory Eliason Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Chad Kemenah Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Danny Dietrich MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Danny Dietrich (+17) Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Michael Bauer (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.532; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney, 14.791; 3. 99L-Larry Wight, 15.104; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 15.242; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.320; 6. 28F-Dave Franek, 15.347; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.505; 8. 45-Chuck Hebing, 15.660; 9. X-Dan Bennett, 15.982; 10. 98-Joe Trenca, 16.073

Group (B) 1. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 14.603; 2. 11-Dale Blaney, 14.606; 3. OO-Danny Varin, 15.022; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.098; 5. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 15.154; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 15.229; 7. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 15.413; 8. 88C-Chad Miller, 15.488; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.701; 10. 53-Jessie Attard, 15.870

Group (C) 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 14.996; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.069; 3. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.337; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.368; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.408; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.489; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.611; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 15.729; 9. J4-John Garvin, 15.913; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 16.749

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 2. 99L-Larry Wight [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney [3]; 5. 98-Joe Trenca [10]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 8. X-Dan Bennett [9]; 9. 45-Chuck Hebing [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. OO-Danny Varin [2]; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [7]; 6. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [5]; 7. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 8. 88C-Chad Miller [8]; 9. 53-Jessie Attard [10]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. W20-Greg Wilson [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 8. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 9. J4-John Garvin [9]; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde [10]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. OO-Danny Varin [3]; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 99L-Larry Wight [5]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. K4-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 3. 88C-Chad Miller [4]; 4. 45-Chuck Hebing [7]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 6. X-Dan Bennett [6]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [5]; 8. 53-Jessie Attard [8]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 10. 2L-Landon Lalonde [11]

A-Main (35 Laps) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 2. OO-Danny Varin [2]; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 7. 98H-Dave Blaney [11]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [12]; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 11. 11-Dale Blaney [10]; 12. K4-Chad Kemenah [19]; 13. 70-Brock Zearfoss [13]; 14. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [14]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [20]; 16. 98-Joe Trenca [15]; 17. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [16]; 18. 5-Justin Barger [18]; 19. 45-Chuck Hebing [22]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee [23]; 21. 35-Tyler Esh [17]; 22. 99L-Larry Wight [6]; 23. 88C-Chad Miller [21]; 24. X-Dan Bennett [24] Lap Leaders: Cory Eliason (1-10), Danny Varin (11-29), Danny Dietrich (30-35)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/9/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1082 2. Spencer Bayston - 1030 3. Dale Blaney - 1026 4. Cory Eliason - 1010 5. Paul McMahan - 1008 6. Brock Zearfoss - 982 7. Skylar Gee - 954 8. Greg Wilson - 954 9. Gerard McIntyre -946 10. Tyler Esh - 842

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2) Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2) Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich

 

 

Dale Blaney goes wire-to-wire for first All Star victory since 2016

BUSTI, N.Y. (June 8, 2019) - For the first time in nearly three years, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney is back in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, adding Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, to a win list that now includes 135 Series victories.

Piloting the Sam McGhee Motorsports-owned No. 11, Blaney was under immense pressure during his 30-lap trip to Stateline Speedway victory lane, first forced to deal with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Tony Stewart, then defending All Star champion and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel. To top things off, Blaney was also forced to end the program with an infamous green-white-checkered restart, ultimately persevering, crossing under the final checkers with Reutzel and Stewart in tow.

“It kinda sucks to have that happen, especially when the finish is that close,” Dale Blaney said, a six-time All Star champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer. “Regardless, it all worked out for us in the end. Things are getting better and better for this team right now. We’ve been changing a lot of things around on this car and I’m starting to get more and more comfortable. Hopefully we can get another one of these tomorrow night at Weedsport and head into Ohio Sprint Speedweek on a positive note.”

From the pole position, Blaney led the field to green, eventually earning the initial jump over fellow front row starter, Skylar Gee, and third-starting Tony Stewart. By the time the leaders reached the flagstand for the first time, Stewart already worked his way to second, instantly setting his aim on the tailtank of Dale Blaney.

By lap seven, lapped traffic was already a factor giving Blaney the opportunity to run and hide from Stewart and now third-running Aaron Reutzel, who battled his way to third around Skylar Gee by the completion of lap three. Despite Blaney’s ability to navigate slower cars, Stewart stayed hot on his heels, eventually making a bid for the top spot as the pair raced off of turn four to complete lap 11.

A two-car battle for the lead eventually turned into a three-car battle, as Reutzel was able to chase down the lead pair to a mere-car length by lap 18. In hot pursuit of the two positions ahead, Ruetzel did everything he could to power around Stewart for second, attempting slide job after slide for the next three circuits, only to be denied with Stewart driving back underneath the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87. Although Stewart and Reutzel battled vigorously, the pair still managed to reel in Blaney. The Low Rider’s only saving grace was a caution on lap 21, ending a near-chaotic and exciting battle for the top-three positions.

Utilizing the ensuing single-file restart, Reutzel finally put Stewart behind him, driving underneath the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion through the bottom of turns one and two. With second now in his control, Reutzel could finally set his aim on Blaney.

With less than two circuits remaining, Reutzel made his move, reeling Blaney in to less than a car length before attempting a bonzai slider between turns three and four. With mere-inches separating himself from the outside retaining wall, as well as Reutzel’s right rear tire, Blaney squeezed through, maintaining control as the leaders raced under the white flag.

Just as Blaney turned the final corner, yellow flags waved again, ultimately forcing a green-white-checkered restart with Reutzel and Stewart breathing down his neck.

All Star Circuit of Champions rules mandate that races be completed with two, consecutive green flag laps, thus forcing the main event’s distance to be stretched to 31 circuits. Despite the extra lap, Blaney prevailed, keeping Reutzel in his rearview mirror for the $5,000 payday.

“There wasn’t a lot of room separating myself from the outside wall,” Blaney continued. “There was probably less than a car length left, but I made it fit. Reutzel could have driven in there a little harder and really squeezed me out, but he didn’t. It just feels really, really good to get it done here tonight.”

Aaron Reutzel hung on to finish second at Stateline Speedway, followed by Stewart, Spencer Bayston, and Outlaw Speedway winner, Brock Zearfoss.

With two events down and one to go, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their three-day sweep of the Empire State with a visit to the state-of-the-art Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y., on Sunday, June 9. Like the two nights prior, the traveling All Stars will once again battle for a $5,000 top prize.

Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Hot laps will follow at 5:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Weedsport Speedway live on the Web at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Stateline Speedway - Saturday, June 8, 2019:
Entries: 25
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Paul McMahan - 15.706
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 15.712
Ford Performance Heat #1: Joe Kata
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Gerard McIntyre
JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear: Dale Blaney
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Greg Wilson
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Dale Blaney
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Greg Wilson [+10]
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Brett Brunkenhoefer
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 99-Skylar Gee, 15.772; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 15.893; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah, 16.008; 4. 10-Joe Kata, 16.068; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.096; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.311; 7. J4-John Garvin, 16.378; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.780; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer, 17.144

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.712; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.756; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 16.048; 4. 46-Michael Bauer, 16.138; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.190; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.337; 7. 5-Justin Barger, 16.380; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 16.530

Group (C)
1. 29-Dan Shetler, 15.873; 2. 26-Cory Eliason, 15.991; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.072; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.188; 5. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 16.357; 6. 23-Darren Pifer, 16.502; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 17.080; 8. 250-Jared McFarland, 17.239

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 10-Joe Kata [1]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. J4-John Garvin [7]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 9. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 46-Michael Bauer [1]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 8. 2L-Landon Lalonde [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 3. 29-Dan Shetler [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 5. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [5]; 6. 23-Darren Pifer [6]; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [7]; 8. 250-Jared McFarland [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 10-Joe Kata [2]; 6. 70X-Spencer Bayston [4]; 7. K4-Chad Kemenah [8]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 3. 2L-Landon Lalonde [4]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 5. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [3]; 6. 250-Jared McFarland [6]; 7. 47-Brett Brunkenhoefer [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 70X-Spencer Bayston [6]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [10]; 6. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 26-Cory Eliason [11]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson [19]; 10. 29-Dan Shetler [9]; 11. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [15]; 12. 5-Justin Barger [17]; 13. 46-Michael Bauer [12]; 14. K4-Chad Kemenah [7]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 16. 23-Darren Pifer [18]; 17. 10-Joe Kata [5]; 18. J4-John Garvin [16]; 19. 35-Tyler Esh [20]; 20. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 21. 40-George Hobaugh [22]; 22. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [23]; 23. 2L-Landon Lalonde [21]; 24. 250-Jared McFarland [24] Lap Leaders: Dale Blaney (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/8/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 952
2. Dale Blaney - 898
3. Spencer Bayston - 886
4. Paul McMahan - 870
5. Cory Eliason - 868
6. Brock Zearfoss - 858
7. Skylar Gee - 844
8. Gerard McIntyre - 826
9. Greg Wilson - 814
10. George Hobaugh - 748

 

 

Brock Zearfoss tames Outlaw Speedway for first-ever All Star triumph

DUNDEE, N.Y. (June 7, 2019) - Brock Zearfoss has been a man on a mission thus far in 2019, and now his mission his complete.

For the first time in his career, Brock Zearfoss is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, leading all 30 circuits on Friday night at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, N.Y., to secure a $5,000 payday.

Despite maintaining command the entire distance, the top spot on the podium was not an easy reach, as the Jonestown, Pennsylvania- native and former Port Royal Speedway champion was forced to withstand heavy pressure from fellow full-time All Star traveler and recent BAPS Motor Speedway winner, Cory Eliason.

“I wanted to get this one so bad for my team. They have been working their tails off all season,” Brock Zearfoss said in Outlaw Speedway victory lane. “We’ve had the speed to win all year, but no luck to go with it. It feels great to get it done here tonight. I’m so proud of these guys.”

Starting from the pole position, Zearfoss rocketed to an early lead, keeping Rudeen Racing’s Eliason and former World of Outlaws champion, Dave Blaney, at bay.

Although left behind initially, Eliason wasted little time applying the pressure on Zearfoss, nearly pulling even with the ‘Jonestown Jet’ as the pair battled off of turn two on lap four. Just as Eliason was set to make a move in traffic, caution flags waved giving Zearfoss an opportunity to restart in clean air with a clear track ahead.

The next five circuits went undisturbed for the Premier Motorsports entry, that until caution flags waved again on lap 13, once again giving Zearfoss the single-file advantage. When green flag action resumed, Zearfoss returned to the topside of the speedway, but this time increasing his lead as the laps clicked off the counter. By lap 22, Zearfoss’ advantage increased to nearly a straightaway, and despite recurring traffic, Eliason was unable to make up the distance.

Flowing through traffic effortlessly, it was not until the final circuit that Zearfoss encountered a major roadblock; a trio of lapped cars hogging most of the speedway, ultimately leaving little room to navigate. A slight hesitation by Zearfoss allowed Eliason the opportunity for a last-ditch effort maneuver around the familiar No. 70, but the attempt did not succeed. Zearfoss drove through the final two corners unscathed to claim top honors at Outlaw Speedway.

“Things got pretty sketchy,” Zearfoss said of the final lap, driver of the Premier Motorsports/Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill/Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc./BAPS Auto Paint & Supply/Meckley's Limestone Products/Berkebile Oil Company/River City Wood Products/No. 70 sprint car. “I just kinda floated through the corner and I thought to myself ‘I just lost it on the last lap.’ But it all worked out. We got it done tonight and that’s all that matters.”

“All of the names on this car make opportunities like this possible,” Zearfoss continued. “I certainly wouldn’t be in this position without them. I appreciate everything they do.”

Cory Eliason held on to finish second at the final checkers, followed by Dave Blaney, who battled the final laps with a severed nose wing, Gerard McIntyre, and Danny Varin.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their three-day swing through the Empire State with a one-night stand at the ‘New’ Stateline Speedway in Busti, N.Y., on Saturday, June 8. Like Outlaw Speedway, the traveling All Stars will visit Stateline Speedway only once in 2019, chasing a $5,000 payday.

The ‘New’ Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:15 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 6:10 p.m. More news and notes can be found online at www.newstatelinespeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Outlaw Speedway - Friday, June 7, 2019: Entries: 24 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Justin Barger - 12.693 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cory Eliason - 12.827 Ford Performance Heat #1: Cory Eliason All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Varin Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Justin Barger JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear #1: Brock Zearfoss Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brock Zearfoss MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler [+10] (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.827; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.004; 3. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.051; 4. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 13.065; 5. 98-Joe Trenca, 13.076; 6. 10-Joe Kata, 13.290; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 13.301; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.702

Group (B) 1. 72-Ryan Smith, 12.972; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.028; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.075; 4. J4-John Garvin, 13.101; 5. 29-Dan Shetler, 13.180; 6. OO-Danny Varin, 13.246; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.365; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, NT

Group (C) 1. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.866; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.925; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.006; 4. 5-Justin Barger, 13.082; 5. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.087; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.115; 7. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.137; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.439

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney [2]; 3. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [1]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 5. 98-Joe Trenca [5]; 6. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 7. 10-Joe Kata [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. OO-Danny Varin [6]; 2. 29-Dan Shetler [5]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 70X-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 6. 72-Ryan Smith [4]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 8. J4-John Garvin [1]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 5-Justin Barger [1]; 2. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 11-Dale Blaney [5]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 29-Dan Shetler [6]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [5]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 6. OO-Danny Varin [3]; 7. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. 98H-Dave Blaney [2]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 5. OO-Danny Varin [6]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 7. 70X-Spencer Bayston [12]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [15]; 9. 11-Dale Blaney [13]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 12. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [9]; 13. 35-Tyler Esh [11]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 15. K4-Chad Kemenah [21]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [16]; 17. 98-Joe Trenca [14]; 18. 46-Michael Bauer [19]; 19. 40-George Hobaugh [23]; 20. 10-Joe Kata [20]; 21. 72-Ryan Smith [17]; 22. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 23. J4-John Garvin [22]; 24. 29-Dan Shetler [3] Lap Leaders: Brock Zearfoss (1-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 6/7/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 806 2. Paul McMahan - 760 3. Dale Blaney - 748 4. Spencer Bayston - 744 5. Cory Eliason - 734 6. Brock Zearfoss - 718 7. Skylar Gee - 706 8. Gerard McIntyre -690 9. Greg Wilson - 682 10. George Hobaugh - 640

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2) Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2) Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss

 

 

All Stars will invade New York for three events in three days

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 5, 2019) - Activating an action-packed month complete with 14 events in 30 days, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will visit the Empire State during the coming weekend, set to invade three tracks in three days across much of southern New York. Action will kick-off, officially, on Friday night, June 7, with an appearance at the always-exciting Outlaw Speedway in Dundee.

The ‘New’ Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, will host the traveling All Stars on Saturday, June 8, followed by a stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport on Sunday, June 9. All three programs will award a $5,000 top prize.

The All Stars followed a similar path in 2018 with visits to Outlaw, Stateline and Weedsport occurring in consecutive fashion. Although it was Nashville’s Paul McMahan who opened the weekend with a convincing victory at the Outlaw highbanks, it was Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo who ruled supreme in New York during the early weeks of June, ultimately scoring back-to-back victories at Stateline and Weedsport while in command of the familiar Norman/Gaerte No. 3G.

Although Macedo will not be returning to New York to defend his victories, Paul McMahan will, seeking a second consecutive triumph at Outlaw Speedway. Joining McMahan will be a stout contingent of All Star full-timers including six-time Series champion, Dale Blaney, former USAC National Midget Series champion, Spencer Bayston, $10,000 Virginia Motor Speedway winner, Cory Eliason, former ASCS national traveler, Skylar Gee, former Port Royal Speedway champion, Brock Zearfoss, two-time All Star champion, Greg Wilson, New Oxford-native and former All Star winner, Gerard McIntyre, Western Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s Tyler Esh, and defending Series champion, as well as current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, who claimed back-to-back victories at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway over Memorial Day weekend.

In addition, many of the region’s finest will follow the All Stars to New York in search of one or more $5,000 paydays including All Star owner, Tony Stewart. Stewart will join the Series during action at Outlaw Speedway on Friday, as well as at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday.

Other regional invaders include Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich, who owns seven main event victories thus far in 2019. Dietrich intends to join the All Star travelers during their invasion of Weedsport Speedway on Sunday.

Fans who are unable to make the trek to New York for the three-day All Star Circuit of Champions invasion can still watch every lap contested, from hot laps to main event, via Speed Shift TV’s online portal: www.speedshifttv.com.

Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be hosted at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Outlaw Speedway on the Web at www.outlawspeedwayllc.com.

The ‘New’ Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:15 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 6:10 p.m. More news and notes can be found online at www.newstatelinespeedway.com.

Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, New York, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Hot laps will follow at 5:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Weedsport Speedway live on the Web at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 5/26/2019): 1. Aaron Reutzel - 672 2. Paul McMahan - 630 3. Dale Blaney - 616 4. Spencer Bayston - 608 5. Tim Shaffer - 594 6. Cory Eliason - 588 7. Skylar Gee - 578 8. Brock Zearfoss - 568 9. Greg Wilson - 564 10. Gerard McIntyre - 548

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners: Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2) Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)

 

 

Rudeen Racing on Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- June 5, 2019- The Rayce Rudeen Foundation logo has been featured on the No. 26 blue Rudeen Racing sprint car for the past two years now. This year Rudeen Racing is competing for the Ollie’s All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 series championship as well as Rookie of the Year honors, with California native Cory Eliason behind the wheel.

“To be a part of Kevin Rudeen’s sprint car team is such an incredible opportunity.” Eliason said, “When I joined the team, I learned more about the Rayce Rudeen Foundation. It is an honor to be able to be the driver that represents the Foundation at every track we go to. I really hope, especially for the race at 34 Raceway, we can make everyone proud of our results as a team.”

Cory is extremely supportive of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation’s mission to be a force against addiction. “Addiction is an epidemic in America, and unfortunately it is often left in the dark. Bringing awareness to the racing community allows people to see that there is help out there, and people from all walks of life really do care. The Rayce Rudeen Foundation is a perfect example of educating the public on how people become trapped in addiction and the steps to take to overcome it. It’s nice to be involved with an organization willing to help the community with these issues.”

To get your tickets for this event, visit 34raceway.com and click on tickets.

Visit raycerudeen.org to learn more about the Rayce Rudeen Foundation or follow them on Instagram and Facebook at Rayce Rudeen Foundation.

For all the latest news on the Rudeen Racing team follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @RudeenRacing.

Stay up to date with the All Stars by following them on Twitter @ASCoC, Instagram @allstarsprints, Facebook at AllStarCircuitofChampions and on their website at allstarsprint.com.

 

 

Schedule Update: All Star Circuit of Champions reschedule five events lost to weather

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 31, 2019) - Despite Mother Nature’s attempt to eradicate much of the 2019 schedule, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and respective track officials have been working hard to reschedule many of the events lost during the early months of the season. To date, five events that were forced to forfeit to Mother Nature have been rescheduled and will be contested later in the year.

Lernerville Speedway, a track forced to cancel their event due to a downpour just before cars were scheduled for hot laps, has rescheduled their All Star visit for Friday, July 5, setting up a holiday weekend doubleheader that will conclude with Sharon Speedway’s annual Lou Blaney Memorial on July 6.

With forecasts predicting high percentages of precipitation throughout the weekend, action scheduled for May 18 at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., was canceled. The event has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 25, which will now kick-off a previously scheduled trio of stops throughout much of the Midwest on July 26-28; Jackson (Minn.) Motorplex, Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway and 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, respectively.

Wayne County Speedway’s event on May 25 was lost due to back-to-back downpours just before hot laps giving track officials little hope for adequate drying time. The event, capping off what is now a four-day stretch over Labor Day weekend, has been rescheduled for Monday, September 2. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will visit Attica Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, August 30 & 31, before ending the holiday weekend with a doubleheader at Wayne County Speedway on Sunday and Monday, September 1 & 2.

Bedford Speedway’s event, lost on Sunday, April 14, will now be contested on Thursday, September 5; a Central Pennsylvania preamble to the highly-anticipated Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 6 & 7.

Williams Grove Speedway’s Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial, that was lost on April 12, will now be held on Friday evening, September 20. With Lincoln Speedway hosting the annual Dirt Classic on September 21, the rescheduled Hinnershitz will now give All Star teams two attempts to overthrow the infamous Pennsylvania Posse in late September.

Original Date / Track / Rescheduled Date May 3/ Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, Pa. / Friday, July 5 May 18 / Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. / Thursday, July 25 May 25 / Wayne County Speedway, Orrville, Ohio / Monday, September 2 April 14 / Bedford Speedway, Bedford, Pa. / Thursday, September 5 April 12 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Friday, September 20

Any further updates regarding schedule additions will be posted as they become available. Fans should also stay alert online, as well as on all of the available All Star Circuit of Champions social media channels.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel goes two-for-two in the Buckeye State; Earns first-ever Fremont Speedway victory

FREMONT, Ohio (5/26/2019) - Despite a late arriving shower’s attempt to ruin the evening by creating a near-three hour rain delay just after heat race competition was complete, Fremont Speedway and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials persevered and proved Mother Nature wrong, giving Fremont, Ohio, fans their first taste of All Star competition in nearly three and a half years.

The delay was well worth the wait for the enthusiastic fans, as Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel hard charged ten positions to claim a second All Star victory in as many contested events. In fact, Reutzel’s impressive charge to the top of the podium did not require all 40 main event circuits, as the defending All Star champion took the lead for the first time on lap 12, utilizing a restart on lap 11 to drive around Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer for the runner-up spot, soon followed by a second slingshot move in turns one and two to drive around race leader, Paul McMahan, the following circuit.

Impressive enough, the $5,000 victory bumped Reutzel’s career win total with Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions to 11, each of those occurring at a different race track.

Nashville’s Paul McMahan held on to maintain second at the final checkers, followed by Rookie of the Year contender, Skylar Gee, a fast closing Christopher Bell from 12th, and local standout, Craig Mintz.

“This isn't Ohio racing. This is a night when a guy can drive really hard & make a difference,” Aaron Reutzel expressed in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Fisher Body Shop/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Precision Catalyst/Hollywood Coating/Dissolvalloy/No. 87 sprint car. “A big thanks going out to the track and fans for sticking this one out and making this happen for us. We just want to race! Oh, and for the guy booing me, stop down when we’re done here and I’ll sign you an autograph.”

Despite starting 11th on the grid, Reutzel wasted little time powering his way toward the front of the field. By lap five, with the added help of a caution, Reutzel was able to advance his way to fifth, eventually battling his way around Brock Zearfoss for the fourth position with only nine laps recorded. A slowing Tyler Esh, who was racing just ahead of Reutzel, soon pulled to a stop on the speedway, not only allowing Reutzel the opportunity to restart in the third position, but it also gave the Texan a clear takeover attempt on the ensuing restart.

When green flags flew again, Reutzel pounced, this time utilizing an impressive slingshot move through turns one and two to drive around Tim Shaffer for the runner-up position. It was just one circuit later when Reutzel repeated his power move through the first and second corners, skimming the narrow cushion to blast by Paul McMahan to officially lead lap 12.

From that point forward, it was all Aaron Reutzel at the front of the field, and although the Texan was forced to deal with periods of heavy traffic during the later stages of the 40-lap program, as well as two more stoppages in the form of cautions - one of which a red flag incident involving Brock Zearfoss, Tim Shaffer and Buddy Kofoid - the former ASCS national champion and defending All Star champion was untouchable.

“He’s a champion for a reason,” Paul McMahan said, who led the first 11 circuits at Fremont Speedway aboard the Tom Buch-owned No. 13. “They have a solid team, so hats off to those guys for what they are able to do. [Aaron Reutzel] just about sucked my tear-offs off when he blew by me coming out of [turn two]. He showed me the top, so I was able to move up there and hang with him. I can’t thank my group of misfits enough. They work hard and I appreciate what they do.”

“This team is just unbelievable,” Reutzel continued. “We put this deal together last year and it’s all the same group of guys. It’s just...unbelievable.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy a weekend off before returning to competition on Friday evening, June 7. Igniting a month-long campaign consisting of 14 events, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will spend three nights in the Empire State during the first, full weekend of June, visiting Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on Friday before making an appearance at Busti’s Stateline Speedway on Saturday. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday night visit to the state-of-the-art Weedsport Speedway on June 9.

Contingency Awards/Results: Fremont Speedway - Sunday, May 26, 2019:
Event: Computer Man Night
Entries: 27
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Craig Mintz - 12.982
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 13.110
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tyler Esh
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Spencer Bayston
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Stuart Brubaker
JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear #1: Paul McMahan
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: George Hobaugh
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Aaron Reutzel [+10]
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Caleb Griffith
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.139; 2. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.186; 3. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.217; 4. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.228; 5. 16-DJ Foos, 13.254; 6. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.349; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.355; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.577; 9. 40I-Mark Imler, 13.652

Group (B)
1. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.219; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 13.252; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.342; 4. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.352; 5. 19-Paige Polyak, 13.371; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.421; 7. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.508; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.587; 9. 97-Caleb Helms, 13.753

Group (C)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.110; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.132; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.185; 4. 35b-Stuart Brubaker, 13.256; 5. 39-Christopher Bell, 13.257; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.280; 7. 9-Dean Jacobs, 13.372; 8. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.408; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 14.092

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 2. 1-Nate Dussel [2]; 3. O9-Craig Mintz [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 6. 16-DJ Foos [5]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 70X-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 6. 19-Paige Polyak [5]; 7. 97-Caleb Helms [9]; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker [8]; 9. 5R-Byron Reed [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 39-Christopher Bell [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [8]; 8. 9-Dean Jacobs [7]; 9. 33W-Caleb Griffith [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [6]; 6. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 7. 70X-Spencer Bayston [8]; 8. 1-Nate Dussel [4]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 9-Dean Jacobs [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 97-Caleb Helms [5]; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [4]; 7. 33W-Caleb Griffith [9]; 8. 5R-Byron Reed [7]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [8]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [11]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 99-Skylar Gee [10]; 4. 39-Christopher Bell [12]; 5. O9-Craig Mintz [9]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [15]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 8. 70X-Spencer Bayston [7]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 10. 11-Dale Blaney [14]; 11. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [21]; 13. 16-DJ Foos [16]; 14. 9-Dean Jacobs [20]; 15. 19-Paige Polyak [18]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [17]; 17. 97-Caleb Helms [22]; 18. 40-George Hobaugh [19]; 19. 3J-Trey Jacobs [24]; 20. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [5]; 21. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 23. 57X-Andrew Palker [23]; 24. 1-Nate Dussel [8] Lap Leaders: Paul McMahan (1-11), Aaron Reutzel (12-40)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 5/26/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 672
2. Paul McMahan - 630
3. Dale Blaney - 616
4. Spencer Bayston - 608
5. Tim Shaffer - 594
6. Cory Eliason - 588
7. Skylar Gee - 578
8. Brock Zearfoss - 568
9. Greg Wilson - 564
10. Gerard McIntyre - 548

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)

 

 

Mother Nature wins at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (May 25, 2019) - Unfortunately, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 fell victim to Mother Nature yet again, this time at Wayne County Speedway.

Heavy rain and high winds invaded the Orrville, Ohio-area just after 4 p.m. and lasted nearly 20 minutes, ultimately leaving Wayne County Speedway heavily saturated. Additional heavy rain fell on the speedway just before 6 p.m. leaving All Star and Wayne County Speedway officials with no choice but to cancel the evening program. The event has been rescheduled for Monday, September 2.

Mother Nature is now responsible for 12 cancellations and/or postponements during the last 14 All Star Circuit of Champions events.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their three-day, Memorial Day weekend sweep of the Buckeye State with a Sunday night visit to Fremont Speedway on May 26. The $5,000-to-win showstopper will mark the end of a near-four year gap since the traveling All Stars last visited the Sandusky County Fairgrounds oval, reuniting an open wheel tradition that includes 122 Fremont Speedway appearances since the Series’ conception.

Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, will open pit gates at 12-noon on Sunday, May 26. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:15 p.m., followed by hot laps at 5:45 p.m. Fans wanting to learn more about the All Star return to Fremont Speedway should visit the track’s online home at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

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Aaron Reutzel gets All Stars back on track with $5,000 victory at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (May 24, 2019) - It has been nearly six weeks since the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 last made a competitive lap, but despite the frustrating stretch of poor weather resulting in a long gap in the schedule, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel never missed a beat, quickly resuming his role as defending All Star champion and current point leader by earning a first-ever Attica Raceway Park victory on Friday night for a $5,000 payday.

Although dominate during the second half of the 40-lap program, eventually crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory pushing three seconds, the pilot of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry was forced to chase fellow All Star full-timer, Brock Zearfoss, for the first 21 circuits. It was not until lap 22 when Zearfoss, who was attempting to navigate heavy lapped traffic, hooked a rut and spun all alone at the front of the field.

Zearfoss’ mistake was an obvious lucky break for Reutzel, but the reigning Series champion was in close proximity of the top spot up until that point, actually earning command for a brief stint after a caution on lap 13. Reutzel’s slide job attempt during the ensuing restart failed, but the Texan never lost track of the Premier Motorsports entry.

When the 40-lap main event’s dust finally settled, it was Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid who chased Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Cap Henry, Shawn Dancer, and the ‘Wild Child’ Jac Haudenschild. The victory, his first of the 2019 season during All Star competition, bumps Reutzel’s All Star win total to ten all-time.

“We had a really great race car here tonight. Grant and the guys have been busting their butts in trying to make me better at these tracks in Ohio, Attica included,” Aaron Reutzel explained, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fisher Body Shop/No. 87 sprint car. “I felt like we could make good laps here. Luckily, we started up front and didn’t get caught up with Brock’s [Zearfoss] spin. I’m happy that we were able to capitalize on our starting position this time.”

After inheriting the top spot on lap 22, Reutzel’s next challenge was in the form of lapped traffic, eventually coming into play for the first time for the new leader on lap 28. Buddy Kofoid, who started second on the grid, but faded to third after the initial start, was starting to make up ground on Reutzel as the traffic started to intensify. The California phenom chased Reutzel down to a car length by lap 33, soon pulling even with the familiar No. 87 at the entrance of turn one on the following circuit. Despite the effort, Reutzel’s championship-earning experience with traffic proved to be too strong, as a bold, three-wide move to split a pair of slower cars sealed his winning fate.

Although Reutzel was able to stretch his late-race advantage to nearly a straightaway, utilizing the very topside of the speedway, an uncooperative lapped car nearly caused a similar fate that Zearfoss faced. Luckily for Reutzel, his outcome was different.

“That last lap, I had a lap car change lanes on me and that had me all mixed up. It wasn’t his fault, he didn’t know I was there. Luckily, I was able to maintain control and not spit out, because that’s what I thought was going to happen,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “You gotta go whenever you’re leading like that. Racing with Brock early in the race and watching him in traffic allowed me to know where to go when I was leading.”

“He’s always fast wherever he goes,” Buddy Kofoid said, driver of the Gill Construction/CK Plumbing/No. 11N. “I gave it everything we got, but we came up one short. So far, this is four podiums in a row for this team at Attica. We’ve been in every finishing position except the one Aaron is in right now, but we’ll keep working and try again soon.”

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Memorial Day weekend trek through the Buckeye State with a stop at ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval’ - Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio - on Saturday evening, May 25. Like Attica Raceway Park, the visit to Wayne County will award a $5,000 payday.

Certainly not the first and only visit to Orrville this season, the traveling All Stars will return to Wayne County Speedway on three more occasions, twice during the 2019 installment of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5 p.m., with hot laps to follow at 5:45 p.m. Additional news and notes can be found online at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

For those who can not make the journey to Ohio for the Memorial Day weekend triple-header, Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture all of the action. Those seeking information regarding broadcast subscription options and availability should visit Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Friday, May 24:
Event: All Stars at Attica Raceway Park
Entries: 40
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 12.627
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.307
Ford Performance Heat #1: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Broc Martin
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Max Stambaugh
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Buddy Kofoid
JE Pistons Dash #1: Brock Zearfoss
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Buddy Kofoid
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Andrew Palker
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Spencer Bayston [+11}
Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Trey Jacobs
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.535; 2. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.680; 3. 4-Cap Henry, 12.693; 4. 8-Jordan Ryan, 12.825; 5. 35b-Stuart Brubaker, 12.833; 6. 97-Caleb Helms, 13.077; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.086; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.171; 9. 5B-Chad Blonde, 13.460; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble, 13.846

Group (B)
1. 33W-Caleb Griffith, 12.642; 2. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.756; 3. 49-Shawn Dancer, 12.832; 4. 83M-Broc Martin, 12.878; 5. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 12.884; 6. 16-DJ Foos, 12.907; 7. 1-Nate Dussel, 12.946; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.098; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 13.143; 10. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.183

Group (C)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.510; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.583; 3. 11-Dale Blaney, 12.603; 4. 23-Max Stambaugh, 12.625; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.878; 6. 71h-Ryan Ruhl, 12.885; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.998; 8. 19-Paige Polyak, 13.154; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.321; 10. 98-Chad Boespflug, 13.562

Group (D)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.307; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.622; 3. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 12.804; 4. 25M-Chris Andrews, 12.805; 5. 99-Skylar Gee, 12.916; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.920; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.000; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.010; 9. 20i-Kelsey Ivy, 13.224; 10. 40i-Mark Imler, 13.958

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 4. 8-Jordan Ryan [1]; 5. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 7. 97-Caleb Helms [6]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 9. 5B-Chad Blonde [9]; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 83M-Broc Martin [1]; 2. 49-Shawn Dancer [2]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 4. 33W-Caleb Griffith [4]; 5. 16-DJ Foos [6]; 6. 1-Nate Dussel [7]; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs [10]; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger [8]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]; 10. 70X-Spencer Bayston [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 23-Max Stambaugh [1]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker [5]; 7. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [6]; 8. 98-Chad Boespflug [10]; 9. 19-Paige Polyak [8]; 10. 40-George Hobaugh [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 2. 25M-Chris Andrews [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [5]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [8]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 9. 40I-Mark Imler [10]; 10. 20I-Kelsey Ivy [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 4. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 23-Max Stambaugh [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [3]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. 25M-Chris Andrews [2]; 4. 49-Shawn Dancer [4]; 5. 83M-Broc Martin [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 2. 70X-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 1-Nate Dussel [3]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [9]; 6. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [6]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [12]; 9. 19-Paige Polyak [15]; 10. 97-Caleb Helms [8]; 11. 5B-Chad Blonde [16]; 12. 8J-Jess Stiger [11]; 13. 40-George Hobaugh [19]; 14. 21N-Frankie Nervo [14]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 17. 98-Chad Boespflug [13]; 18. 5H-Jordan Harble [20]; 19. 40I-Mark Imler [17]; 20. 20I-Kelsey Ivy [18]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 2. 11N-Buddy Kofoid [2]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 4. 49-Shawn Dancer [8]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 6. 25M-Chris Andrews [6]; 7. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 9. 16-DJ Foos [19]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer [17]; 11. 70X-Spencer Bayston [22]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee [16]; 13. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson [24]; 15. 23-Max Stambaugh [9]; 16. 33W-Caleb Griffith [14]; 17. O7-Gerard McIntyre [25]; 18. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [18]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [20]; 20. 40-George Hobaugh [26]; 21. 5T-Travis Philo [11]; 22. 57X-Andrew Palker [21]; 23. 83M-Broc Martin [10]; 24. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 25. 1-Nate Dussel [23]; 26. 8-Jordan Ryan [15] Lap Leaders: Brock Zearfoss (1-21), Aaron Reutzel (22-40)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (after 5/24/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel - 522
2. Dale Blaney - 486
3. Paul McMahan - 484
4. Spencer Bayston - 474
5. Cory Eliason - 462
6. Brock Zearfoss - 460
7. Tim Shaffer - 458
8. Skylar Gee - 434
9. Gerard McIntyre - 430
10. Greg Wilson - 426

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel

 

 

Memorial Day weekend triple-header on deck for All Star Circuit of Champions

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 22, 2019) - Memorial Day weekend in the Buckeye State will be action-packed, to say the least, as Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 is set to invade three tracks over the course of three days, each awarding a $5,000 top prize for a $15,000 possibility. Considering Mother Nature has intervened during all prior attempts to invade Ohio in 2019, the Memorial Day weekend triple-header will be the first Ohio visit for the traveling All Stars this season, giving open wheel enthusiasts an extra incentive to take part in the highly-anticipated trio.

The All Star Circuit of Champions, led by defending Series champion and current Series point leader, Aaron Reutzel, will headline action in the Buckeye State on Friday through Sunday, May 24-26, visiting Attica Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway and Fremont Speedway in respective fashion. Fremont Speedway, once a staple on the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail, has not hosted an All Star program in nearly four years. That dry spell will come to an end on Sunday evening, May 26, as the touring winged sprint cars series will battle at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds for the 123rd time in Series history.

Before becoming reacquainted with Fremont Speedway, the All Stars will visit the home of ‘Ohio’s Finest Racing’ - Attica Raceway Park - on Friday, May 24, just before invading Wayne County Speedway on Saturday, May 25. Like Fremont, Attica and Wayne County each have a rich history of All Star Circuit of Champions competition with Attica hosting 121 events to-date. Wayne County Speedway, dubbed ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval,’ will bump its total to 65 on Saturday night.

Joining Aaron Reutzel in his quest for Ohio dominance will be a competitive contingent of All Star Circuit of Champions title-seekers. With only two point events contested, Cory Eliason, the $10,000 winner at Virginia Motor Speedway, is currently second in the All Star driver chase, followed by six-time Series champion, Dale Blaney, Nashville’s Paul McMahan, and former USAC National Midget Series champion, Spencer Bayston.

Former Port Royal Speedway champion, Brock Zearfoss, will also be on hand to battle throughout Memorial Day weekend, as well as Skylar Gee, George Hobaugh, Greg Wilson, Tyler Esh, Mallie Shuster and John Garvin.

Fans should note that on Sunday evening at Fremont Speedway, a free computer will be given away compliments of the event’s primary sponsor, Computer Man of Fremont, Ohio. Those who want to be a part of the free computer drawing should purchase a 50/50 ticket. The free computer winner will be drawn from the purchased 50/50 tickets at some point during the evening program.

For those who can not make the journey to Ohio for the Memorial Day weekend triple-header, Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, will be on hand to capture all of the action. Those seeking information regarding broadcast subscription options and availability should visit Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Attica Raceway Park on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5 p.m., with hot laps to follow at 5:45 p.m. Additional news and notes can be found online at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, will open pit gates at 12-noon on Sunday, May 26. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:15 p.m., followed by hot laps at 5:45 p.m. Fans wanting to learn more about the All Star return to Fremont Speedway should visit the track’s online home at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

Unfavorable forecast forces cancellation of All Star/IRA Wisconsin triple-header

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 16, 2019) - With heavy rain already invading southern Wisconsin, mixed with an unfavorable weekend forecast, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and track officials were left with no choice but to cancel upcoming events at Wilmot Raceway, Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway scheduled for Friday through Sunday, May 17-19.

Series and track officials are working together to find suitable rain dates to visit Wisconsin later in the year. Potential dates include June 30 and July 25.

“We’ve been monitoring the weather situation the last 24 hours. With the amount of rain the area is already getting, mixed with high percentages of rain throughout the weekend forecast, the best case scenario was to cancel the entire weekend,” Eric Walls explained, All Star Circuit of Champions Series Director. “With so much travel involved with a lot of our teams, expecting them to commute that far with so little chance to race is not ideal. We certainly appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to go through this awful spell.”

Including the upcoming weekend triple-header, Mother Nature is now responsible for the postponement and/or cancellation of ten consecutive All Star Circuit of Champions events since Bedford (Pa.) Speedway fell victim on April 14.

“We’re going to work as hard as we can to bring the All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA Outlaw Sprint Series together later in the year,” Steve Sinclair explained, IRA Series Director. “On behalf of everyone involved, we are incredibly disappointed. The weather really took a turn for the worse the last 24 to 48 hours. All we can do is try again later in the year.”

More news and information pertaining potential rain dates will be released in the near future. Fans are expected to stay alert online, as well as on all of the available social media networks.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions and IRA to face-off in Wisconsin triple-header

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 15, 2019) - Despite a frustrating few weeks resulting in eight postponements or cancellations due to Mother Nature, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will press on and continue their 2019 campaign with a full weekend of competition in the upper-Midwest, setting aim on a trio of tracks in southern Wisconsin on Friday through Sunday, May 17-19.

In addition, the traveling All Stars will be forced to duel with the area’s own Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprint Series (IRA); the upper-Midwest’s premier winged sprint car organization.

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will not only face-off against a stout contingent of IRA Outlaw Sprint Series competitors during their trip to the Badger State, but the Series will also be forced to take-on a handful of regional sprint car invaders including All Star owner and recent Series winner, ‘Smoke’ Tony Stewart, who will follow the tour to all three weekend destinations.

Multi-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion, the ‘North Pole Nightmare’ Bill Balog, will lead the IRA charge against the traveling All Stars, joined by other IRA regulars including, but not limited to, Jake Blackhurst, Scotty Thiel, and Jeremy Schultz. Balog and Schultz each own IRA victories in 2019.

The three-day All Star/IRA battle in Wisconsin will kick-off officially on Friday night, May 17, at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, followed by an appearance at the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday night stint at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie. All three programs will award a $5,000 top prize.

With the intent to rule supreme in the upper-Midwest, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star invasion of southern Wisconsin during the upcoming weekend, working to pad his Series point lead that stands at 22 markers with just two main events contested.

Including Ruetzel, 12 full-time All Star Circuit of Champions teams are expected to make the trip to Wilmot, Plymouth and Angell Park during the upcoming weekend. The list includes Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason; six-time All Star champion, Dale Blaney; Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan; former USAC National Midget Series champion, Spencer Bayston; former Port Royal Speedway champion, Brock Zearfoss; former Lebanon Valley Speedway All Star winner, Gerard McIntyre; Western Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh; former ASCS National Tour full-timer, Skylar Gee; third-year All Star, Tyler Esh; former Lernerville Speedway late model competitor, John Garvin; and two-time All Star champion, Greg Wilson.

Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wilmot Raceway live on the Web at www.wilmotraceway.com.

Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. A mandatory All Star meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional information should visit Plymouth Dirt Track online at www.plymouthdtr.com.

Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. A mandatory All Star meeting will be hosted at 4:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 5 p.m., sharp. Those seeking more news and notes should visit Angell Park Speedway live on the Web at www.angellparkspeedway.net.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

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Persistent rain forces Sharon Speedway cancellation

HARTFORD, Ohio (May 4, 2019) - Unfortunately, poor weather struck again, this time in Hartford, Ohio.

With 45 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 sprint cars signed in for competition at Sharon Speedway on Saturday, May 4, Mother Nature made an appearance just after 5 p.m. and never disappeared, ultimately saturating speedway grounds beyond any point of quick recovery; track and Series officials were forced to cancel the evening program.

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will return to Sharon Speedway for Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Tuesday, June 18.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will have a weekend off before returning to competition on Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, with a three-day sweep through the Badger State, first visiting Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Friday night, May 17. Action will resume on Saturday at Plymouth Dirt Track, followed by a stop at Angell Park Speedway.

 

 

All Star visit to Lernerville rescheduled for Friday, July 5

SARVER, Pa. (May 3, 2019) - Despite a desperate attempt to withstand incoming weather, Lernerville Speedway and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials were left with no choice but to cancel action set for Friday, May 3. A persistent drizzle that eventually turned into a steady downpour just after 7 p.m. left the racing surface heavily saturated. The event has been rescheduled for Friday, July 5; the night before Sharon Speedway’s Lou Blaney Memorial.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their two-day sweep through Pennsylvania and Ohio with a Saturday night visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on May 4. Sharon has a long history with the All Star Circuit of Champions, first hosting competition in 1970.

Sharon Speedway will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. A mandatory meeting for All Star competitors will be conducted at 5:40 p.m., with hot laps to follow at 6 p.m., sharp. Those seeking more news and updates should visit Sharon Speedway online at www.sharonspeedway.com.

 

 

The All Stars will try again with visits to Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway​

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 1, 2019) - The weather has not been kind to the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 thus far in 2019, but competitors and fans alike hope the vicious trend of wet weather subsides beginning Friday and Saturday, May 3 & 4, as the Series prepares for a two-race weekend in Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. In fact, since All Star point-accumulating action commenced in April, the Series has only completed two events. The remaining five events were either postponed or scratched completely due to Mother Nature.

The upcoming weekend will begin with action at the historic Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., on Friday, May 3. A tradition dating back to the Series’ conception, Lernerville Speedway first hosted the traveling All Stars in 1970 and has since welcomed the regional travelers for a total of 39 appearances. The ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer, a nearby Aliquippa-native and former All Star champion, owns four Series victories at Lernerville Speedway to lead all competitors. Reigning All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, is the most recent hotshot to visit Lernerville Speedway victory lane during All Star competition, earning $5,000 on June 1, 2018.

After a mere-90 minute jaunt from one facility to the next, action will continue on Saturday evening, May 4, with a visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. Much like Lernerville Speedway, the All Stars first visited the eastern Ohio complex in 1970, and also just like Lernerville Speedway, it was Ralph Quarterson earning the main event victory. Since Quarterson’s triumph, the All Stars made an additional 102 appearances, most recently on July 7, 2018 when the ‘Buckeye Bullet’ Dave Blaney earned the coveted Lou Blaney Memorial trophy, the second of his career.

Despite not being a full-time competitor with the All Star Circuit of Champions, Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich currently sits on top of the driver standings by a ten-point margin over defending Series champion, Aaron Reutzel. Dietrich, who finished second at Virginia Motor Speedway on April 11, as well as second at Port Royal Speedway on April 13, will most likely not join the All Stars during their visits to Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway, although a poor forecast in Central Pennsylvania may change his weekend destinations.

Including Ruetzel, 14 full-time teams are expected to make the trip to Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway during the upcoming weekend. The list includes Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason; six-time All Star champion, Dale Blaney; Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan; former USAC National Midget Series champion, Spencer Bayston; former Port Royal Speedway champion, Brock Zearfoss; Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley; former All Star winner, Gerard McIntyre; Western Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh; former ASCS National Tour full-timer, Skylar Gee; third-year All Star, Tyler Esh; former Lernerville Speedway late model competitor, John Garvin; two-time All Star champion, Greg Wilson; and former 360c.i. competitor, Mallie Shuster.

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 3. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at approximately 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lernerville Speedway live on the Web at www.lernerville.com.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. A mandatory meeting for All Star competitors will be conducted at 5:40 p.m., with hot laps to follow at 6 p.m., sharp. Those seeking more news and updates should visit Sharon Speedway online at www.sharonspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/13/2019): 1. Danny Dietrich - 292 2. Aaron Reutzel - 282 3. Lucas Wolfe - 270 4. Ryan Smith - 262 5. Cory Eliason - 260 5. Paul McMahan - 260 5. Dale Blaney - 260 8. Spencer Bayston - 256 9. Brock Zearfoss - 246 9. Cale Conley - 246

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

All Star visit to Wayne County Speedway canceled; Lernerville on deck​

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 27, 2019) - Heavy rain throughout much of the day Friday mixed with high percentages of precipitation in the forecast for Saturday evening has left Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Wayne County Speedway officials with no choice but to cancel Saturday’s All Star visit to ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval.’ The event will not be rescheduled.

Much like the case with Attica Raceway Park on Friday, Wayne County Speedway grounds were left heavily saturated with very little drying time available.

“We did everything we could. Considering all the weather that the track already received, as well as the threat of more weather tonight, we were backed into a corner,” Eric Walls said, All Star Series Director. “This has not been an easy month for our Series. Hopefully things turn the corner when we enter the month of May.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition on Friday evening, May 3, with a visit to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/13/2019): 1. Danny Dietrich - 292 2. Aaron Reutzel - 282 3. Lucas Wolfe - 270 4. Ryan Smith - 262 5. Cory Eliason - 260 5. Paul McMahan - 260 5. Dale Blaney - 260 8. Spencer Bayston - 256 9. Brock Zearfoss - 246 9. Cale Conley - 246

 

 

Attica’s Core & Main Spring Nationals canceled

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 26, 2019) - With heavy, overnight rain saturating Attica Raceway Park to a point beyond repair, Attica and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials were left with no choice but to cancel Friday’s 30th Annual Core & Main Spring Nationals. The event will not be rescheduled.

“Most of the damage has already been done. We are left with very little drying time,” Eric Walls, All Star Circuit of Champions Series Director, expressed. “Taking everything into consideration, it is in our best interest to cancel tonight’s event. We certainly appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to battle with Mother Nature.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will try again on Saturday afternoon, April 27, with a visit to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio.

UPDATE: Taking potentially threatening weather into consideration, Wayne County Speedway has decided to adjust starting times for Saturday, April 27:

Pit Gates: 1 p.m.
All Star Drivers Meeting: 4 p.m.
All Star Engine Heat: 4:20 p.m.
All Star Hot laps: 4:30 p.m.
All Star Time Trials: 5:15 p.m.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/13/2019):
1. Danny Dietrich - 292
2. Aaron Reutzel - 282
3. Lucas Wolfe - 270
4. Ryan Smith - 262
5. Cory Eliason - 260
5. Paul McMahan - 260
5. Dale Blaney - 260
8. Spencer Bayston - 256
9. Brock Zearfoss - 246
9. Cale Conley - 246

 

 

All Stars set for Ohio doubleheader
on April 26 & 27

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 24, 2019) - Although forced to wait an extra week due to Mother Nature, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2019 campaign with a full weekend of action in the Buckeye State, set to invade two, very familiar ovals for back-to-back $5,000 top prizes on Friday and Saturday, April 26 & 27.

Certainly a tough month for the traveling All Stars, the Attica and Wayne County visits will conclude an April calendar that commenced with seven nights of competition, but over time, the schedule was involuntarily condensed to four with wet weather being the culprit.

Originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 19 & 20, but later shifted due to the aforementioned weather conditions, Attica Raceway Park’s 30th annual Core & Main Spring Nationals will kick off the upcoming weekend with action on Friday night, April 26.

The home of ‘Ohio’s Finest Racing’ is certainly a staple on the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail, hosting ‘America’s Series’ on 121 separate occasions between 1989 and 2018. Six-time All Star champion and all-time Series win leader, Dale Blaney - who is back on the road full-time in 2019 - is the leading winner at Attica during All Star competition with 18 victories.

Dubbed ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval,’ Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will host Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday evening, April 27. Growing a rich, competitive All Star tradition much like Attica Raceway Park, Saturday’s Wayne County visit will be the first of five in 2019 for the All Star Circuit of Champions, two of which taking shape during the annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Racing is set to hit center stage at 7:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional information such as reserved seating and other ticket pricing should visit Attica live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Racing is set to follow at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional information should visit Wayne County Speedway online at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/13/2019):
1. Danny Dietrich - 292
2. Aaron Reutzel - 282
3. Lucas Wolfe - 270
4. Ryan Smith - 262
5. Cory Eliason - 260
5. Paul McMahan - 260
5. Dale Blaney - 260
8. Spencer Bayston - 256
9. Brock Zearfoss - 246
9. Cale Conley - 246

 

 

All Star and Attica officials postpone Core & Main Spring Nationals until Friday, April 26

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 18, 2019) - With weekend forecasts predicting high percentages of rain throughout much of the day Friday, as well into Saturday, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Attica Raceway Park officials decided it was in their best interest to postpone the Core & Main Spring Nationals until Friday, April 26.

“We wanted to wait as long as we could in case the forecast would improve, but that doesn’t seem to be the case,” Eric Walls, All Star Circuit of Champions Race Director, explained. “Taking into consideration the amount of travel many of our teams will have to face, we felt the best decision was to postpone the event in hopes of better weather. This will give our teams, as well as all of our fans, an opportunity to make other arrangements for Easter weekend.”

With All Star Circuit of Champions competition scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Wayne County Speedway, the postponed Attica Raceway Park event will now create a two-race weekend in the Buckeye State.

For updated information regarding the rescheduled Core & Main Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park, fans should visit Attica live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/13/2019): 1. Danny Dietrich - 292 2. Aaron Reutzel - 282 3. Lucas Wolfe - 270 4. Ryan Smith - 262 5. Cory Eliason - 260 5. Paul McMahan - 260 5. Dale Blaney - 260 8. Spencer Bayston - 256 9. Brock Zearfoss - 246 9. Cale Conley - 246

 

 

All Star officials forced to cancel Sunday afternoon visit to Bedford Speedway

BEDFORD, Pa. (April 14, 2019) - Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Bedford Speedway officials did everything they could to try and outrun Mother Nature on Sunday, but a worsening forecast has forced both parties to pull the plug. At this time, no rain date for 2019 has been set. Officials will work together to bring the All Stars back to Bedford Speedway in 2020.

“We did everything we could. We even went as far as moving the start time a few hours earlier, but after looking at the radar and the hourly forecast, the best decision was to cancel,” All Star Race Director, Eric Walls, explained. “This will give everyone a jump start on travel, as well as have plenty of time to make other plans for today.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their focus toward the Buckeye State and prepare for a two-day visit to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The Core & Main Spring Nationals is on the upcoming weekend agenda, set to takeover Attica Raceway Park headlines on Friday and Saturday, April 19 & 20. More information regarding the All Star visit to the Attica highbanks will be posted in the near future.

 

 

Lance Dewease uses late-race pass to earn 2019 Keith Kauffman Classic victory at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 13, 2019) - If there is one thing for certain in the world of sprint car competition, one can never count out Lance Dewease at Port Royal Speedway, especially when the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 are in town.

With a little bit of luck in the form of a late-race caution, Dewease, driver of the familiar Schannauer Plumbing and Heating/Hess Iron/Kreitz Oval Track Parts/No. 69K, muscled his way around race-long leader, Danny Dietrich, to earn a Series-leading tenth Port Royal Speedway victory during All Star action, climbing his way forward from the outside of row four. Impressive enough, Dewease has won seven of the last eight All Star contests at the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace,’ raising his overall win total with the Tony Stewart-owned organization to 38.

“I grew up racing at this place. I’ve raced here 30-plus years now,” Lance Dewease said in Keith Kauffman Classic victory lane. “This is like a home to me and I’ve always had success here. This car just doubles all of that. I’m just excited to be here. To get a win during our second night out, I’m happy as heck.”

Wasting little time after the drop of the initial green, Dewease powered his way to fifth in one circuit, eventually taking the fourth position away from Steve Buckwalter by the completion of lap two.

In the meantime, it was all Danny Dietrich at the front of the field, keeping a safe distance between himself and fellow front row starter, Anthony Macri, during the first five circuits. By lap seven, Macri was all over the tailtank of the Gary Kauffman Racing entry, actually pulling even with Dietrich as the pair raced toward the flagstand to complete lap eight. With traffic creating a momentum shift, Macri pulled even with Dietrich once again, this time as the pair battled through turns one and two on lap nine. Unfortunately for Macri, contact between himself and Dietrich at the end of the backstretch caused the front-end to break sending Macri hard into the inside guardrail. A slow rollover would force the main event’s first and only red flag stoppage; Macri walked away unharmed.

When green flag action returned, Dewease pounced again, not only gaining a position due to Macri’s misfortune, but the Fayetteville-native also worked around six-time All Star champion, Dale Blaney. With Dewease firmly in second, the new target was Danny Dietrich.

Traffic returned to the picture shortly after the field reached the halfway point of the 30-lap program. Although Dietrich was able to navigate slower traffic, Dewease kept the Gettysburg-native in-check, eventually erasing Dietrich’s advantage to less than a car length by lap 20. Despite Dewease’s ability to show speed in traffic, Dietrich prevailed, soon escaping to a half-straightaway lead by lap 26.

The break that Dewease needed occurred on lap 28, as Brock Zearfoss pulled to a stop with a flat right-rear tire resulting in a caution. On the ensuing restart, Dewease made his winning move, soon driving to the outside of Dietrich as the pair battled through turns one and two. Dewease did not take the lead, officially, until the exit of turn four, actually driving around Dietrich through the entire corner, beating the recent Port Royal winner back to the flagstand to complete lap 29. From that point forward, it was all Lance Dewease.

“I was happy because I had a shot,” Lance Dewease said regarding the late-race restart. “I had a line where I could run the middle for a couple laps, but the longer I ran, I couldn’t hold the line any longer. At one point, I was just trying to save my tires to see what would happen at the end. I knew if I got a run on Danny [Dietrich] and pulled even with him, he wouldn’t be able to get off the corner.”

Danny Dietrich held on to finish second, a second consecutive runner-up finish during All Star competition, followed by a 13th-starting Logan Wagner, Aaron Reutzel, and Dale Blaney.

“I’ve already heard it from enough people, but I didn’t try to crash Anthony [Macri],” Danny Dietrich immediately noted. “That’s not how I race. I never knew he was there. And if I wanted to race like that, I would have moved up on Lance [Dewease] when he was racing around me in turn four. I actually thought we were really good in traffic. I really didn’t want to see that last caution.”

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their four-race turned three-race sweep through Virginia and Pennsylvania with a visit to Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., on Sunday, April 14. Honoring the legendary Roy Morral, the All Stars will battle for a $5,000 top prize during their visit to the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile; the first and only visit for the traveling All Stars in 2019.

Bedford Speedway officials will swing open pit gates at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 14. A recent change due to potential incoming weather, the All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 2 p.m., followed by hot laps at 3 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Bedford Speedway live on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Saturday, April 13: Event: Keith Kauffman Classic Entries: 36 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Lance Dewease - 16.155 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 16.178 Ford Performance Heat #1: Dale Blaney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Blane Heimbach Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel Mobil 1 Heat #4: Anthony Macri JE Pistons Dash #1: Danny Dietrich Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Anthony Macri Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Dylan Cisney Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Lance Dewease MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Spencer Bayston (+15) Rayce Rudeen Foundation First Non-Transfer: Spencer Bayston (Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.178; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.236; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney, 16.246; 4. 11-Dale Blaney, 16.348; 5. 72-Ryan Smith, 16.538; 6. 11S-TJ Stutts, 16.544; 7. 33-Jared Esh, 16.646; 8. 98H-Dave Blaney, 16.674; 9. 7K-Cale Conley, 16.689

Group (B) 1. 26-Cory Eliason, 16.352; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 16.417; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.534; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.644; 5. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.806; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.870; 7. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.920; 8. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.468; 9. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 19.089

Group (C) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 16.333; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.363; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.363; 4. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.491; 5. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.748; 6. 2-AJ Flick, 16.776; 7. 35T-Tyler Reeser, 16.997; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 17.418; 9. 49-Mallie Shuster, 17.745

Group (D) 1. 1Z-Logan Wagner, 16.751; 2. 91-Anthony Fiore, 16.753; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.760; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 16.835; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.860; 6. 39-Cory Haas, 17.020; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.172; 8. 99-Skylar Gee, 17.300; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.712

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 11-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 72-Ryan Smith [5]; 4. 11S-TJ Stutts [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 6. 33-Jared Esh [7]; 7. 98H-Dave Blaney [8]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [9]; 9. 5-Dylan Cisney [2]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 12-Blane Heimbach [1]; 2. 24-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 55-Mike Wagner [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 7. 70X-Spencer Bayston [9]; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall [6]; 9. 75-Nicole Bower [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 35T-Tyler Reeser [7]; 5. 2-AJ Flick [6]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 7. 20-Ryan Taylor [5]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 9. 49-Mallie Shuster [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 3. 1Z-Logan Wagner [4]; 4. 39-Cory Haas [6]; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore [3]; 8. 99-Skylar Gee [8]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 11-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 5-Dylan Cisney [1]; 2. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 3. 33-Jared Esh [3]; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney [6]; 5. 70X-Spencer Bayston [9]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [10]; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 9. 20-Ryan Taylor [7]; 10. 55K-Robbie Kendall [11]; 11. 75-Nicole Bower [14]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee [12]; 13. 47K-Kody Lehman [15]; 14. 35-Tyler Esh [13]; 15. 49-Mallie Shuster [16]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [8]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 1Z-Logan Wagner [13]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 11-Dale Blaney [3]; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 7. 72-Ryan Smith [12]; 8. 5-Dylan Cisney [21]; 9. 51-Freddie Rahmer [20]; 10. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [4]; 11. 55-Mike Wagner [15]; 12. 70X-Spencer Bayston [27]; 13. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 14. 49X-Tim Shaffer [9]; 15. 12-Blane Heimbach [10]; 16. 98H-Dave Blaney [24]; 17. 11S-TJ Stutts [14]; 18. 33-Jared Esh [23]; 19. 35T-Tyler Reeser [16]; 20. 26-Cory Eliason [18]; 21. 2-AJ Flick [19]; 22. 20-Ryan Taylor [26]; 23. 7K-Cale Conley [25]; 24. 40-George Hobaugh [22]; 25. 70-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 26. 39-Cory Haas [17]; 27. 91-Anthony Fiore [28]; 28. 39M-Anthony Macri [2] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-28), Lance Dewease (29-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/13/2019): 1. Danny Dietrich - 292 2. Aaron Reutzel - 282 3. Lucas Wolfe - 270 4. Ryan Smith - 262 5. Cory Eliason - 260 5. Paul McMahan - 260 5. Dale Blaney - 260 8. Spencer Bayston - 256 9. Brock Zearfoss - 246 9. Cale Conley - 246

 

 

Early afternoon rain and unfavorable forecast forces postponement of Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 12, 2019) - An early afternoon rain shower mixed with an unfavorable evening forecast has forced Williams Grove Speedway and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials to cancel Friday night’s Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway. The event has been rescheduled and will be held on Friday, September 20.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend trek through Virginia and Pennsylvania with a visit to Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa., on Saturday, April 13. The All Stars and Pennsylvania Posse will battle head-to-head for a $6,000 top prize honoring Port Royal Speedway great, Keith Kauffman.

The Port Royal ‘Speed Palace’ will open pit gates at 3 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5:30 p.m. More news and information can be found online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Those unable to make the trip to Port Royal Speedway can still watch all of the action live on Speed Shift TV. Fans seeking additional information regarding Speed Shift TV’s pay-per-view subscription options can do so by visiting Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/11/2019): 1. Cory Eliason - 150 2. Danny Dietrich - 146 3. Brock Zearfoss - 144 4. Cale Conley - 142 5. Aaron Reutzel - 140 6. Tony Stewart - 138 7. Paul McMahan - 136 8. Gerard McIntyre - 134 9. Lucas Wolfe - 132 10. Spencer Bayston - 130

 

 

Cory Eliason opens 2019 All Star championship points season with $10,000 victory at Virginia Motor Speedway

JAMAICA, Va. (April 12, 2019) - Earning a first-ever Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory is certainly special, but to accomplish that feat in front of a packed-house during the first night of championship points makes the trip to victory lane all the sweeter. Not to mention, the triumph was worth $10,000.

The first of four nights of competition through the Mid-Atlantic, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions kicked off their 2019 championship points season, officially, with a Thursday night visit to Virginia Motor Speedway (VMS) in Jamaica, Virginia. Cory Eliason, driver of the ever-familiar Rudeen Racing/Hagar Realty Service/Rayce Rudeen Foundation/No. 26 sprint car, proved to be the class of the field during the Thursday Night Thunder program at VMS, leading laps seven through 30 to clinch the $10,000 payday.

Despite leading the majority of the 30-lap program, Eliason was under immense pressure, ultimately forced to hold back one of the best in the country, Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich, to clinch his first-ever trip to All Star victory lane.

“My guys gave me a great race car. We kinda struggled during qualifying, but we came out swinging for the heat race, dash and feature, and came out with a win,” Cory Eliason explained in Virginia Motor Speedway victory lane. “We did this for our car owner’s son, Rayce, who passed away. His birthday is tomorrow. This is a great honor to him.”

The ‘Buckeye Bullet’ Dave Blaney and Danny Dietrich shared the front row for the start of the main event, but it was Gary Kauffman Racing’s Danny Dietrich who earned the initial jump, taking command and leading the first six circuits unchallenged.

Although Eliason slipped into second from third after the drop of the green, it was not until lap seven that the Visalia, California-native was able to apply pressure on Dietrich, actually taking command over the three-time Central Pennsylvania winner of 2019 with a bold move around the top in turns three and four. Lapped traffic was the key, allowing Eliason to capitalize and blast around Dietrich on the cushion. Dietrich’s preferred line around the bottom was blocked with slower cars.

Despite being forced to endure a red flag stop and a pair of cautions between laps eight and 13, Eliason’s campaign at the front of the field was relatively uncontested, that until slower traffic returned to the picture just beyond the midpoint of the 30-lap program.

By lap 24, things started to heat up immensely. Eliason’s pace was starting to slow as traffic intensified allowing Dietrich and Premier Motorsports’ Brock Zearfoss to enter the frame. By that point, Dietrich and Zearfoss already exchanged positions twice, as Zearfoss powered into second on lap 21, only to lose the spot back to Dietrich on lap 22.

On lap 27, Dietrich attempted to earn the lead back with a slider between turns one and two; the try failed allowing Eliason to once again slip away in traffic. A caution on lap 29 was Eliason’s saving grace, ultimately giving the Rudeen Racing ace a clear track and clean air the final two circuits.

“It’s tough racing in traffic because one side of you wants to just slide in there and force the lapped cars to lift, but the other side of you is telling you to be patient and wait for them to make a mistake,” Eliason continued. “We’re racing for points this year, so that kinda forces you to pick and choose your battles. Everything worked out and the luck fell our way. Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good.”

Despite a fierce battle with Jonestown’s Brock Zearfoss in the closing circuits, Danny Dietrich held on to finish second, followed by Zearfoss, Cale Conley, and a 22nd-starting Aaron Reutzel, the evening’s hard charger.

“I did not need that last yellow flag,” Danny Dietrich said, “Man, we were rolling pretty good on the bottom. I think we had a little bit of a steering gear issue tonight, but once I figured out it wasn’t going to fail, I could concentrate on racing. Hopefully we stay dry at Williams Grove Speedway and we’ll get to try again.”

The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their sweep through the Mid-Atlantic states with a stop at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., on Friday evening, April 12. Battling for a $6,000 top prize, the All Stars will take on the infamous Pennsylvania Posse during their first Central Pennsylvania invasion of the season, also attempting to end a winless streak at The Grove that dates back to July 29, 1970.

Those unable to make the trip to Williams Grove Speedway can still watch all of the action live on Speed Shift TV. Fans seeking additional information regarding Speed Shift TV’s pay-per-view subscription options can do so by visiting Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Virginia Motor Speedway - April 11, 2019:
Event: Thursday Night Thunder
Entries: 24
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 14.766
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 14.390 **New Track Record
Ford Performance Heat #1: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dave Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer
JE Pistons Dash presented by Fatheadz Eyewear: Dave Blaney
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Cory Eliason
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Aaron Reutzel (+17)
Fatheadz Dash Winner Contingency: Dave Blaney
(Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Fatheadz Eyewear, Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.475; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 14.651; 3. 99-Skylar Gee, 14.656; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.685; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney, 14.750; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.776; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 14.941; 8. 11-Dale Blaney, 15.104

Group (B)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 14.781; 2. 72-Ryan Smith, 14.899; 3. 98H-Dave Blaney, 15.002; 4. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.241; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.359; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.391; 7. 91Q-David Quackenbush, 15.506; 8. 35X-Dalton Dietrich, 99.100

Group (C)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.390; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.629; 3. 91-Anthony Fiore, 14.847; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.903; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.995; 6. 49-Mallie Shuster, 15.469; 7. 40X-Rick Elliot, 16.436; 8. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 99.200

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 2. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [2]; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 6. 11-Dale Blaney [8]; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 98H-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson [1]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 5. 72-Ryan Smith [3]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 7. 91Q-David Quackenbush [7]; 8. 35X-Dalton Dietrich [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 70X-Spencer Bayston [8]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [2]; 7. 49-Mallie Shuster [6]; 8. 40X-Rick Elliot [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 98H-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 8. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [3]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [10]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [22]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 9. 24-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 10. 70X-Spencer Bayston [15]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 12. 72-Ryan Smith [13]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson [11]; 14. 35-Tyler Esh [12]; 15. 11-Dale Blaney [17]; 16. 49-Mallie Shuster [20]; 17. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8]; 18. 91Q-David Quackenbush [21]; 19. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 20. 91-Anthony Fiore [16]; 21. 5-Dylan Cisney [19]; 22. 98H-Dave Blaney [1]; 23. 40X-Rick Elliot [23]; 24. 35X-Dalton Dietrich [24] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich (1-6), Cory Eliason (7-30)

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 4/11/2019):
1. Cory Eliason - 150
2. Danny Dietrich - 146
3. Brock Zearfoss - 144
4. Cale Conley - 142
5. Aaron Reutzel - 140
6. Tony Stewart - 138
7. Paul McMahan - 136
8. Gerard McIntyre - 134
9. Lucas Wolfe - 132
10. Spencer Bayston - 130

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

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ALL STARS TO HONOR RAYCE RUDEEN FOUNDATION at 34 RACEWAY

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 11, 2019) - The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 is pleased to announce they are teaming up with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation to co-host the inaugural Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race on July 28th at 34 Raceway. “We are really excited and grateful that Kevin Rudeen and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation chose 34 Raceway and the All Stars to be a part of this great event,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Stars. “Racers have always taken care of other racers, so to be able to do this for Kevin, his family and the Foundation is an honor not only as the series owner, but also as a driver.”

“34 Raceway [in West Burlington, Iowa] is honored to partner with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation and the All Stars for this inaugural race. Hosting a premier racing event at 34 Raceway and having the ability to use it as a platform for addiction awareness in partnership with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation is tremendous," said Brad Stevens and Jessi Mynatt of 34 Raceway.

The Rayce Rudeen Foundation was established three years ago when Kevin Rudeen (car owner of the 26 Rudeen Racing entry) tragically lost his son, Rayce to an overdose at 26 years old. Rayce would have been 29 years old tomorrow, April 12th.

In order to honor his life and keep his memory alive, his family decided to start a private foundation to help others. Today, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation is a certified nonprofit that gives grant money to organizations and programs that encourage a healthy and productive life, free from addiction. It is their goal to help fill the gaps in a broken system so that others are able to get the support they need, and so that other families don’t have to suffer in the same way theirs had. Foundation President Nadalie Malsam (Rayce’s cousin and best friend) said, “Losing Rayce was devastating to our family, but we refuse to let shame and stigma prevent us from trying to help others.” Thanks to generous donors that cover all of their operations, 100% of all donations the Rayce Rudeen Foundation receives go directly to their grants and programs- which means every penny donated gets straight to those who need it most.

The first annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be unique in itself, just like Rayce was. It is starting off with a $66,000 total purse- with $25,000 being awarded to the winner. Throughout the night there will be giveaways, fan participation and interviews. Tony said, “To be able to add a purse of this magnitude to our schedule is something that the teams, drivers, owners and fans will be thrilled about. Most importantly, through all of this, we hope to help the Rayce Rudeen Foundation raise awareness on addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. We would like to thank Kevin and his organization for allowing us to be a part of this event.”

With a star-studded lineup set to attend, Kevin Rudeen is very appreciative of the outpouring of support. He said that, “moving forward, we hope to make this a fundraising event for years to come with Tony and the All Stars, but for now what is important to us is that we raise awareness and understanding of addiction.”

Stay tuned for more announcements surrounding the event, drivers who will be competing and special event details.

Visit raycerudeen.org to learn more about the Rayce Rudeen Foundation or follow them on Instagram and Facebook at Rayce Rudeen Foundation.

For all the latest news on 34 Raceway visit their website at 34raceway.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook at 34 Raceway.

Stay up to date with All Stars by following them on Twitter @ASCoC, Instagram @allstarsprints, Facebook at All Star Circuit of Champions and on their website at allstarsprint.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

 

All Stars will begin point season with four-race weekend through Virginia and Pennsylvania

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 8, 2019) - Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will kick off the 2019 championship point season in a big way, set to headline four events in four days throughout two states with three of the events spread across the competitive region of Central Pennsylvania.

The traveling All Stars, complete with 15 full-time teams vying for the season-ending point fund, will battle for a total winner’s share equalling $27,000 over the course of the four-day weekend, opening with the $10,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start, Thursday Night Thunder showstopper at the state-of-the-art Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, Va., on Thursday, April 11.

Once action at Virginia Motor Speedway is complete, the All Star Circuit of Champions will turn their compasses north and cross the Mason-Dixon for a three-pack in the Keystone State beginning with the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial Spring Classic at the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, April 12. Despite a long history in Pennsylvania Posse Country, the All Stars have yet to earn a victory during competition at The Grove. Full-time competitors will have 6,000 reasons to end the infamous streak on Friday night, as the Hinnershitz will award a $6,000 payday.

Competition will resume with the annual Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13. The $6,000-to-win program, honoring ‘The Man From Mifflintown’ who owns over 300 victories and 18 track championships over the course of his career, will be the first of three ‘Speed Palace’ appearances by Tony Stewart’s All Stars in 2019. The Series will return in September for the two-day Tuscarora 50, which will award an unprecedented $52,000 payday on Saturday, September 7.

The four-race weekend will come to a close with a visit to the historic Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Sunday evening, April 14. Although a short history with the traveling sprint series in terms of overall appearances, six total visits since the Series first visited Bedford in 2001, Bedford Speedway has been nothing short of competitive, as six different winners have been crowned in the first six contests.

Tony Stewart, who his celebrating his fifth season as the commander-in-chief of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will not only make an appearance at Virginia Motor Speedway on Thursday evening, but the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion plans to join-in on the action, vying for the five-figure payday and another win to add to his ever-growing open wheel resume.

Speed Shift TV, the official online broadcast partner of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, will be on hand to capture the entire four-race weekend. Fans seeking information regarding viewing options including Speed Shift TV’s VIP subscription can do so by visiting Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, Va., will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Fans seeking additional news and notes can do so by visiting Virginia Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., will open pit gates beginning at 5:30 p.m on Friday, April 12. A drivers meeting will be conducted at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7. Fans in need of more information should visit Williams Grove Speedway online at www.williamsgrove.com.

The Port Royal Speedway ‘Speed Palace’ in Port Royal, Pa., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. The mandatory drivers meeting set for 4:45 p.m. will be followed by hot laps at 5:30 p.m. More news and information can be found online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., will swing open pit gates beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. An All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Bedford Speedway live on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions welcomes 2019 Series partners

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 3, 2019) – Celebrating its fifth season under the command of three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, the 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season is officially underway.

Five events of the 57-race campaign have already been completed, and although those five programs, all of which were contested in Florida in late January and early February, did not accumulate points toward the overall Series championship, fans were given a sneak peak at the expected level of competitiveness that the points season has in store. Fifteen drivers and teams have signed on for full-time membership in 2019.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, one of America’s largest retailers of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, begins its inaugural season as the official title sponsor of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019. Founded in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s roots are instilled in a sprint car hotbed. Ollie’s has grown to over 300 locations in 23 states, offering real bargain prices in every department, from housewares to sporting goods to flooring and food. Ollie’s buyers scour the world looking for closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer refurbished goods, and irregulars.

Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, will continue to be the exclusive and official motor oil supplier of Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions, rejoining the Series as the presenting sponsor for the 2019 season.

The All Star Circuit of Champions welcomes Fatheadz Eyewear and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation as new partners to the Series in 2019. Fatheadz Eyewear will join JE Pistons as an official Dash Sponsor and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation will connect with our teams through a contingency partnership.

Founded in early 2004 under the direction of Rico Elmore, Fatheadz started with exclusively catering to men with heads too large to fit in standard width sunglasses comfortably. To solve this issue, Rico created a product line with four oversized sunglasses available in varying colors. The Fatheadz brand has grown to encompass five distinct lines of eyewear for both men and women.

Created to support organizations and programs that encourage a healthy and productive way of life, Rayce Rudeen Foundation will promote their vision through the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, pushing to promote their mission in providing support to those who address needs in prevention, treatment and recovery.

The All Stars will continue their television partnership with MAVTV Motorsports Network in 2019. The 2019 broadcast schedule includes ten events. Such events will include Ohio Sprint Speedweek events at Eldora Speedway and Muskingum County Speedway. The events on the Midwest swing in late July at Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville Raceway and 34 Raceway will be featured on MAVTV. Finally, the remaining five events will air from Pennsylvania beginning in August at Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and back to back nights at Port Royal Speedway for the Tuscarora weekend. The events will be broadcast on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. ET and re-air three hours later. The original air dates will begin September 8 and continue through November 10.

For the first time in Series history, sprint car fans from around the world will have the opportunity to witness nearly every lap of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition live on the internet.

Speed Shift TV, an industry leader in motorsports marketing, production and live streaming with services extending to nearly 300 events in 2018, will follow the All Star Circuit of Champions on a near-full-time basis in 2019.

“We are privileged to be associated with so many great partners, new and returning. Their love of sprint car racing has allowed our series to grow, benefiting not only our committed race teams and loyal fans, but ultimately increasing the overall exposure that our racers, partners and supporters deserve,” Tony Stewart said. “Having an organization such as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet join the All Star Circuit of Champions and take on the role of title sponsor is exciting for short track racing. Our intent is to promote Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at the highest level, working to attract short track fans toward the ever-growing Ollie’s market.”

The 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 points season will begin on Thursday evening, April 11, at Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, Virginia. The weekend will continue with a three-pack in Pennsylvania that will include visits to Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Speedway on Friday through Sunday, April 12-14, respectively.

Sponsor Summary:

Series Title Sponsor: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Series Presenting Sponsor: Mobil 1 Series Tire Sponsor: Hoosier Contingency Sponsors: Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Rayce Rudeen Foundation Heat Race Sponsors: Ford Performance, Hunt Brothers Pizza, Mobil 1, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Kistler Racing Products Dash Sponsors: JE Pistons, Fatheadz Eyewear Hot Laps Sponsor: C&R Racing B-Main Sponsor: Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery Ohio Sprint Speedweek Sponsor: Cometic Gasket Official Parts Supplier: Kear’s Speed Shop Official Television Partner: MAVTV Motorsports Network Official Online Broadcast Partner: Speed Shift TV Official Radio Communications Partner: Racing Electronics Series Partners: Elliott’s Custom Trailers, Simpson Race Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Donovan Engineering, Chalk Stix, Sharp Advantage Safety Products, Jake’s Carts

Additional information:

Title Sponsor – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

Presenting Sponsor - Mobil 1

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

Series Tire Sponsor - Hoosier Tire

About Hoosier Tire: Hoosier Racing Tire is the official and exclusive tire supplier of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions! Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest manufacturer of racing tires in the world with distributors located both domestically and worldwide. Visit the brand new HoosierTire.com website for the best in hats, shirts and all Hoosier apparel. Receive special offers and stay up-to-date with their weekly promotions by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @HoosierTire

Fast Time Contingency Award Sponsor - Lincoln Electric

About Lincoln Electric: We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful. For more information, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.

Hard Charger Contingency Sponsor - MSD Performance

About MSD: MSD products are the finest ignition components you can install on your car whether it's a daily driver, dirt tracker, 4-wheel drive, a six second Pro Stock car or Big Foot. MSD is your exclusive performance ignition company and we thank you for your interest and support.

Heat Race Sponsor - Ford Performance

About Ford Performance: Ford's racing program is part of the Ford Performance organization based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for major racing operations globally, including NASCAR (Monster Energy Cup Series, XFINITY Series, Gander Outdoors NASCAR Truck Series), IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, FIA World Rally Championship, Virgin Australian Supercars Championship, Formula Drift, and NHRA Funny Car and sportsman drag racing. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford's racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing's activities, please visit www.fordperformance.com, www.facebook/FordPerformance, Ford Performance on Instagram and @FordPerformance on Twitter.

Heat Race Sponsor - Hunt Brothers Pizza

About Hunt Brothers Pizza: With more than 7,500 locations in 28 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Perfect for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers original and thin crust pizzas with All Toppings No Extra Charge®, Breakfast Pizza, Wings, and WingBites®. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Hunt Brothers Pizza is family owned and operated with more than 25 years of experience in offering all of the food products, marketing programs, equipment and training for convenience stores to operate their own turnkey pizza program.

Heat Race Sponsor - All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads

About All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads: Since 1986, All Pro Cylinder Heads has successfully produced the absolute best small block Chevrolet, LS Gen 3 and W9RP Mopar cylinder heads available. Developed for top engine builders worldwide, the family owned business of Bob and Susie Williams is proud to manufacture all American made cylinder heads in Johnstown, Ohio. The dedicated staff at All Pro supply’s powerful parts to a majority of champions in series such as the All Star Circuit of Champions, PA Posse, World of Outlaws, LSX Drag Radial, Off Road Baja 1000 and many more. All Pro is honored to serve the best customers in the business with the highest quality parts and Service possible. For more information, visit All Pro online at www.allproheads.com.

Dash Sponsor - JE Pistons

About JE Pistons: With over 70 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in forged racing pistons. JE offers the largest selection of off-the-shelf racing pistons for all popular engine combinations. JE also has the quickest lead time for custom pistons in the industry. In a rush? - JE offers expedited services that can complete your custom piston order in only five days. If you demand the highest quality American-made pistons for your race engine, call JE Pistons today, or visit online at www.jepistons.com.

Dash Sponsor – Fatheadz Eyewear

About Fatheadz Eyewear: Fatheadz Eyewear was founded in 2004 by CEO Rico Elmore. The company's introductory line featured four game-changing styles of oversized men's sunglasses in various colors. Fatheadz has since grown to include seven unique collections, now offering extended-fit and regular sizes for men and women, available in sun and optical lines: Fatheadz Rx; Fatheadz Sun; John Raymond; Dea; Preferred Stock; Dea Preferred; and One Love, the newest line of petite frames. With over 300 unique product offerings, Fatheadz Eyewear's innovative styles continue to meet the needs of an ever-growing market.

Hot Laps Sponsor – C&R Racing

About C&R: Founded in 1988, C&R has built its reputation on providing top-quality cooling components to winning race teams across all major motorsports series. C&R is now part of PWR Advanced Cooling Technology, a global leader in design and production of specialized cooling solutions used by top-tier race teams, high-end automotive manufacturers, and in specialty vehicle applications worldwide. Continuing their drive for excellence, C&R brings new innovation to the development and manufacturing of cooling products within their Indianapolis based facility. Visit the C&R website at CRRacing.com and follow on Instagram at @crracing.

B-Main Sponsor - Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery

About Classic Ink USA: Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery is constantly testing the limits of custom racewear and specialized embroidery. Headquartered in Western Pennsylvania, Classic Ink holds the highest standard, maximizing your return, as well as the ultimate customer satisfaction. From "Track Swag" fan wear to "Quick Crew" crew wear, Classic Ink has you covered. Their dedicated staff and graphic design team will be sure to keep your race team, and your fans, looking sharp on and off the racing surface. Contact Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery today and get your race team ahead of the competition. Visit www.classicinkusa.com. That's Classic Ink; "at the track and on your back!"

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Sponsor- Cometic Gasket

About Cometic Gasket: Cometic Gasket is the Official Gasket of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions. Cometic is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic gaskets are must-haves for championship-winning teams across the globe. Cometic Gaskets are proudly made in the USA. For more information, log on to www.cometic.com. Cometic Gasket. Sealing championships since 1989.

Official Television Partner - MAVTV Motorsports Network

About MAVTV: MAVTV Motorsports Network is the only television network in the US dedicated solely to motorsports. In 2019, MAVTV will once again be the TV home of Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car series. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl Nationals, the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Racing Series. MAVTV goes beyond the national mainstream events to include a multitude of grassroot racing from the US and across the globe including drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between. MAVTV knows you don’ have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have developed a package of automotive reality and custom build shows that are truly second-to-none. If it has a motor, it's probably on MAVTV – The Motorsports Network. For more information, visit www.mavtv.com.

Radio Communications Partner - Racing Electronics

About Racing Electronics: Racing Electronics is the worldwide leader in two-way communications equipment for motorsports drivers, teams, series, venues, and fans, as well as the exclusive provider of FanVision technology to NASCAR, NHRA and Red Bull Global Rallycross. Racing Electronics offers reliable, industry-tested equipment and best-in-class customer service throughout the motorsports industry. Founded in New Jersey in 1988, Racing Electronics has called Concord, N.C., home since 2005. For more information, visit www.racingelectronics.com.

Series Sponsor - Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts

About Elliott’s: Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, also carrying Haulmark Toter Homes, Bolt Trucks and Haulmark Trailers, is a full-service facility carrying new and used trailers. Trailer lines available include United, Featherlite, Cobra, Intech, ATC and Cargo Mate. Elliott’s is also an authorized EZ-GO golfcart dealer. They offer repair and service on all of their products, as well as carry a large line of parts and accessories. Elliott’s has been in the trailer business since 1995 and a golfcart dealer since 2004, serving areas all over the world. Contact Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts today at www.elliottscustomtrailers.com.

Series Sponsor - Kear’s Speed Shop

About Kear’s Speed Shop: Kear’s Speed Shop out of Tiffin, Ohio, has been in the racing business since 1969, serving teams all over the United States. For more information, visit Kear’s Speed Shop live on the Web at www.kearsspeedshop.com, or call today at 419-448-9551.

Series Sponsor – Simpson Race Products

About Simpson: Founded in 1959 and based in New Braunfels, TX, Simpson is the leading provider of critical motorsports safety equipment. Backed by best-in-class technical expertise, the Company has built a loyal following in the motorsports community among both professional and amateur drivers. Simpson’s comprehensive selection of advanced safety products includes head and neck restraints, helmets, racing suits, seat belts, off road vehicle seats, window nets, parachutes, racing gloves and footwear. In addition to the respected Simpson brand, the Company portfolio includes the leading HANS brand of advanced head and neck restraints and Stilo racing and rally helmets and electronics.

Series Sponsor - Kistler Engines

About Kistler: Kistler Engines was established in 1993 and builds lightweight, high-performance racing engines with a commitment to quality. We pride ourselves in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for sprint cars (410 c.i., 360 c.i. & 305 c.i.), as well as, late models & midgets. Kistler Engines has also earned a great reputation for our service among professional race teams due to our quick turnaround time on rebuilds.

Series Sponsor - Schoenfeld Headers

About Schoenfeld: Founded in 1974 by Don Schoenfeld, Schoenfeld Headers is the world’s largest manufacturer of circle-track headers, specializing in a variety of high-quality exhaust parts, including turn-downs, extensions, tubing bends and elbows, race mufflers, insert mufflers, mandrel bends, exhaust reducers, header gaskets, and more. Schoenfeld Headers is based in Van Buren, Arkansas. We truly make exhaust applications for anything with an engine. From mini sprints to sprint cars, midgets and late models, dirt or asphalt, all the way up through the world of truck and tractor pulling and marine as well. Schoenfeld has a system for your needs, including muscle and passenger cars. Schoenfeld Headers also has state of the art CNC bending and welding equipment, as well as a state-of-the-art chassis dyno facility. Therefore, our quality and craftsmanship are second to none, making them the most popular name in racing headers. We remain committed to the Saturday night racer, providing the very best in “Performance, Quality, and Value”

Series Sponsor - Donovan Engineering

About Donovan Engineering: Donovan Engineering Corporation has been making aluminum engine blocks since 1971 with the Donovan 417 which was based on the 1958 Chrysler 392 Hemi. Since then, the state-of-the-art facility has provided engine builders around the world with aluminum engine blocks based on the small block Chevy, big block Chevy, Model-D, and the 417 Hemi. For more information, please visit Donovan live on the Web at www.donovanengines.com.

Series Sponsor – Chalk Stix

About Chalk Stix: We are a company built on a few simple principles, to offer our customers the best products at a reasonable price. After many years of research and development and countless hours of testing we have developed a superior product. Our Chalk Stix torsion bars come in multiple grades to suit any teams budget. You will find our torsion bars in victory lane every weekend across the nation, in most the grueling circuits. Our torsion bars have won more feature events in 2018 than all the other brands combined!

Series Sponsor – Sharp Advantage Safety Products

About Sharp Advantage: Sharp Advantage Safety Products specializes in building the most professional, custom-fit, high impact safe seat inserts that are designed to be used in a standard aluminum or carbon seat chosen from the manufacturer of your choice. We offer a knowledgeable staff that uses the latest and lightest materials to produce an insert that is made from high impact, energy absorbing, crushable foam, filling the void between the competitor and the seat. For more information, visit Sharp Advantage Safety Products online at www.sharpadvantagesafetyproducts.com.

Series Sponsor - Jake’s Carts

About Jake’s Carts: Jake’s Golf Carts, “America’s Home for Custom Carts” is a proud golf cart provider for the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All-Star Circuit of Champions. Jake’s has proudly supported both local and national dirt track racing for over 20 years. Did you know Jake’s ship carts nationwide and offers financing for as low as 0%? If you are in the market for a golf cart give Jake’s a call and mention the All-Star Circuit of Champions for a special racing discount or you can check them out at www.jakesgolfcarts.com.

Series Sponsor – Rayce Rudeen Foundation

About Rayce Rudeen Foundation: Many of you may know the Rudeen name, represented by the 26 car, but you may not know about the Rayce Rudeen Foundation. Three years ago, Kevin Rudeen tragically lost his son, Rayce (R-a-y-c-e), to an overdose. In order to honor his life and keep his memory alive, his family decided to start a private foundation to help others. Today, the Rayce Rudeen Foundation is a certified nonprofit that gives grant money to organizations and programs that encourage a healthy and productive life, free from addiction. It is their goal to help fill the gaps in a broken system of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. 100% of all donations they receive go directly to their grants and programs- which means every penny donated gets straight to those who need it most. The Rudeen family is passionate about preventing others from suffering the same loss they have. To learn more, visit raycerudeen.org (r-a-y-c-e-r-u-d-e-e-n-dot-o-r-g).

Series Online Broadcast Provider – Speed Shift TV

About Speed Shift TV: Speed Shift TV is one of the leading motor sports marketing, production and live streaming providers in the industry, servicing more than 275 nights of racing per year across the globe to an audience nationwide and beyond. Speed Shift TV is marketing-first brand and works alongside tracks and series to promote and add measurable value the series, venues, events, partners and drivers. For more information, please visit www.SpeedShiftTV.com.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions will be represented by 15 full-timers in 2019

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 28, 2019) - Although the 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season officially commenced during the early weeks of February, championship points were not accumulated, thus giving teams ample time to make a decision regarding their travel commitments for the 2019 season.

With that said, Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will be represented by 15 full-time drivers on the 2019 touring roster, each bringing a long list of accolades that will push the upcoming All Star season to become one of the most competitive, if not one of the most talented, in Series history; arguably, the most competitive roster of Tony Stewart’s five-year tenure.

Seeking a second consecutive All Star title, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the charge into the 2019 championship season. The Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports ace earned nine victories during his most recent campaign, also accumulating 20 top-five finishes in 40 main event starts. Reutzel will be joined by a strong contingent of returning All Stars including Nashville’s Paul McMahan, former late model hotshot John Garvin, Central Pennsylvania’s Tyler Esh, and West Virginia’s Cale Conley.

Although away from full-time All Star competition for a pair of seasons, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will make his return to full-time competition in 2019. The six-time Series champion, who will hit the road with Sam McGhee Motorsports, will hunt for an unprecedented seventh Series title during the coming months, only adding to an illustrious All Star resume that already includes the most main event victories in Series history.

Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson will also return to the All Star trail in 2019 after several years away from full-time competition. Like Blaney, Wilson is a former Series champion who will attempt to add another title to his racing resume, a third overall.

Although far from inexperienced, the 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions rookie class will be represented by a talented group who derive from an array of racing disciplines. First-time travelers with America’s Series includes former USAC champion Spencer Bayston, former Port Royal Speedway champion Brock Zearfoss, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason, Alberta, Canada’s Skylar Gee, Pennsylvania Posse transplant Gerard McIntyre, Western Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh, and the father-son duo of Jim and Mallie Shuster.

“This is going to be a very competitive season for the All Star Circuit of Champions. I think everyone is excited, especially the fans, to see how this is going to unfold,” Tony Stewart explained, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “This is a very talented group of full-time drivers and teams. We are very proud to have these guys represent our series and travel with us up and down the highway. The fans are in for something very special in 2019.”

2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Roster:

Aaron Reutzel - Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports - No. 87

After an impressive 2018 campaign that included nine All Star Circuit of Champions victories in 40 feature starts, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will return to the road full-time in 2019, aiming at a second consecutive All Star championship aboard the familiar Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87. Reutzel, who also amassed an impressive 20 top-five finishes during All Star competition in 2018, earned the driver title by a mere-64 points over Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo; a dramatic championship battle that flip-flopped on multiple occasions over the course of the season.

Paul McMahan - Tom Buch Racing - No. 13

Returning to the Tom Buch-owned No. 13 entry, Nashville’s Paul McMahan will rejoin the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, working to improve on his 2018 season statistics that includes a top-five within the final All Star championship standings, as well as the Ohio Sprint Speedweek title. In fact, McMahan finished fourth in the overall driver chase last season, earning a pair of victories along the way, each occurring during the month of June. The former All Star turned Outlaw turned All Star earned his Series triumphs during competition at Outlaw (N.Y.) Speedway and Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park.

John Garvin - Liz Matus Racing - No. 51:

After dropping off the tour early in 2018, Sarver, Pennsylvania’s John Garvin will try it again and return to All Star Circuit of Champions competition full-time in 2019. The former Western Pennsylvania super late model hotshot, who earned runner-up finishes in prior Lernerville Speedway championships, will wade in sprint car waters once again and hunt for a career-first All Star Circuit of Champions victory. The driver of the Liz Matus Racing entry finished ninth in the 2017 All Star championship chase, accumulating three top-ten finishes in 18 feature starts.

Tyler Esh - Esh Racing - No. 35:

For a third consecutive season, Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s Tyler Esh will be a full-timer with Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions, working to continue an upward trend of competitiveness that includes an eighth place finish in the 2018 championship standings, that of which padded by a pair of top-ten performances. Although unable to put a check in the All Star win column just yet, Esh, driver of the Esh Racing No. 35, does own one victory in Central Pennsylvania, that occurring at the ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway in early April of last year.

Cale Conley - Dave Jessup Racing - No. 7K

After concluding his 2018 All Star Circuit of Champions season with a sixth place finish in the final championship standings, Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley will return to the road once again in 2019, resuming his position the familiar No. 7K for car owner, Dave Jessup. Conley, the lone West Virginian on the All Star roster, highlighted his 2018 campaign with seven top-ten finishes, two of which inside the top-five. Conley highlighted his year with a runner-up finish at BAPS Motor Speedway on August 26.

Dale Blaney - Sam McGhee Motorsports - No. 11

A name certainly synonymous with All Star Circuit of Champions competition, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will return to the tour full-time in 2019, taking command of the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11. Blaney’s return will mark the end of a two-year hiatus from full-time All Star competition, working to become an unprecedented seven-time Series champion, already owning the top spot on the all-time winners board. Blaney’s last completed season with the All Stars ended second in the championship standings, finishing a mere-20 points behind fellow Buckeye, Chad Kemenah.

Spencer Bayston - Premier Motorsports - No. 70

Piloting one of two Premier Motorsports entries for car owner, Pete Grove, Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston will hit the road full-time in 2019 searching vigorously for a first-ever All Star Circuit of Champions title. Although a rookie traveler with Tony Stewart’s All Stars, Bayston, the 2017 USAC National Midget Series champion, as well as the 2017 4-Crown Nationals and Belleville Midget Nationals champion, is certainly no stranger to All Star Competition. The former midget star has earned two All Star victories over the course of his career, each occurring during the 2017 season; one at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park and one at Muskingum County Speedway near Zanesville, Ohio.

Cory Eliason - Rudeen Racing - No. 26

Teaming up with Kevin Rudeen’s Rudeen Racing in 2019, Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason will battle for not only Rookie of the Year honors with the All Star Circuit of Champions, but also an All Star Circuit of Champions title. Although a rookie traveler to the tour, Eliason, a multi-time World of Outlaws winner during competition in his home state of California, is certainly no stranger to All Star Circuit of Champions competition. In fact, Eliason competed with the traveling circuit on several occasions in 2018, amassing four top-ten finishes, one of which inside the top-five, during just seven feature starts.

Skylar Gee - Skylar Gee Racing - No. 99

Former American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) full-timer, Skylar Gee, will bring a little Canadian flair to the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019, as the Leduc, Alberta-native plans to hit the road full-time in search of a first-ever Series victory, as well as Rookie of the Year honors. Gee, who finished seventh in the final ASCS National Tour standings in 2018, will work to transfer his experiences from the 360c.i. national scene to the All Star ranks, all while behind the wheel of his own Skylar Gee Racing No. 99.

Gerard McIntyre - Coldren Motorsports - No. 07

Although never a full-time competitor with the All Star Circuit of Champions, New Oxford, Pennsylvania’s Gerard McIntyre has already earned his way into the Series’ history books. McIntyre, who will drive the Coldren Motorsports No. 07 in 2019, will work for Rookie of the Year honors during the upcoming season, hoping to pad his racing resume with additional All Star victories like the one earned in Upstate New York in 2018; a $7,000 payday at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Including his victory in the Empire State, McIntyre accumulated a grand total of four All Star top-tens in 2018, all of which accomplished during just 16 main event attempts.

George Hobaugh - Hobaugh Motorsports - No. 40

Working to mount a successful charge toward Rookie of the Year honors with Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions, Chicora, Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh will hit the road full-time in 2019, bringing to speed his own Hobaugh Motorsports No. 40. Certainly a star within the micro sprint and 305c.i. sprint car ranks, accumulating nearly 100 victories and five championships, Hobaugh is also well-respected within the 410c.i. ranks, as he owns a victory during open competition at Sharon Speedway. Speaking of Sharon Speedway, Hobaugh highlighted recent All Star starts with a runner-up finish during the 2018 Lou Blaney Memorial.

Mallie Shuster - Shuster Motorsports - No. 49

Newville, Pennsylvania’s Mallie Shuster will bring a different class of competitiveness to the road in 2019, as the former PIAA AAA state wrestling champion and NCAA Division 1 national qualifier will join the All Star Circuit of Champions full-time in hopes of out-performing a stout first-year contingent for All Star Rookie of the Year honors. Aboard his Shuster Motorsports No. 49, Shuster, who will battle alongside his father, Jim Shuster, during his ventures in 2019, is a former regular competitor in the 360c.i. ranks at Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway, ending his 2018 campaign seventh in the final track standings.

Jim Shuster - Shuster Motorsports - No. 11

Not the first to join the All Star Circuit of Champions lineup with an immediate family member, Newville, Pennsylvania’s Jim Shuster, who will race head-to-head with his son, Mallie Shuster, during the coming months, will tackle the All Star schedule full-time for the first time in his career in 2019. A former regular in the 360c.i. ranks, Shuster will enter the new year hot off of a top-ten appearance in the 2018 Selinsgrove Speedway track championship standings, capping the year tenth in the final point chase.

Greg Wilson - Greg Wilson Motorsports - No. W20

After three consecutive seasons of racing on the road with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson will return to the All Star Circuit of Champions ranks in 2019 and hunt for a third Series championship, a first since 2007. Wilson, pilot of the ever-familiar W20 sprint car, owns 25 All Star Circuit of Champions victories over the course of his storied career, also earning an Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship in 2015.

Brock Zearfoss - Premier Motorsports - No. 70

With a Port Royal Speedway track championship already under his belt, Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss will attempt to take his sprint car career one step further in 2019 and accomplish not only All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year honors, but also throw his hat in the ring for an All Star championship. Zearfoss, who will pilot a second Premier Motorsports No. 70 entry for Pete Grove, brings a stout resume to the road which includes not only a track title at a competitive Central Pennsylvania oval, but also a World of Outlaws victory at the world-renown Williams Grove Speedway.

The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will kick-off the 2019 championship points season with a four-race sweep through the Mid-Atlantic, first visiting the state-of-the-art Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, Va., on Thursday, April 11. The Thursday night showstopper will award a $10,000 top prize.

The four-race weekend will continue with a trio of stops in the Keystone State complete with visits to Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday through Sunday, April 12-14, respectively.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Speed Shift TV named Official Online Broadcast Partner of the All Star Circuit of Champions

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 18, 2019) - For the first time in Series history, sprint car fans from around the world will have the opportunity to witness nearly every lap of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition live on the internet.

Speed Shift TV, an industry leader in motorsports marketing, production and live streaming with services extending to nearly 300 events in 2018, will follow Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions on a near-full-time basis in 2019, creating the possibility for a live broadcast during much of the All Star schedule.

“This is an exciting time for Speed Shift TV, as well as the All Star Circuit of Champions,” Darren Shanley explained, CEO of Speed Shift TV. “This is something we’ve been discussing for quite some time, so we are elated for things to come to life. The All Star Circuit of Champions is a great organization and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to broadcast most of their 2019 schedule. We’ve always had a fantastic relationship, but to take things to the next step and create a regular live presence is great for everyone involved.”

With the exception of select events, fans who purchase Speed Shift TV’s monthly VIP subscription will have the capability to watch nearly all of the All Star Circuit of Champions events on the 2019 Series schedule. The events at Jackson Motorplex on July 26, as well as the events at Port Royal Speedway on September 6 & 7, will still be available on Speed Shift TV, but will be conducted as separate pay-per-view broadcasts.

Those not wanting to subscribe to Speed Shift TV’s monthly VIP subscription can still watch desired All Star Circuit of Champions events with a respective single race pass.

“Our VIP subscription is a perfect fit for any die-hard short track fan. You have the availability to watch any race within the VIP schedule during any given month, not just All Star races,” Shanley continued. “Even for those only interested in watching select broadcasts, we have them covered, too. I think Speed Shift TV and the All Star Circuit of Champions are a perfect fit. This is going to be an exciting year.”

Those seeking additional information regarding Speed Shift TV, as well as literature regarding Speed Shift TV’s VIP subscription and pay-per-view broadcasts, are encouraged to visit Speed Shift TV on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

The 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 points season will be activated, officially, on Thursday evening, April 11, at Virginia Motor Speedway near Saluda, Virginia. Not stopping there, the weekend will continue with visits to Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Speedway on Friday through Sunday, April 12-14, respectively. All four programs will be available via Speed Shift TV’s monthly subscription.

About Speed Shift TV:
Speed Shift TV is one of the leading motorsports marketing, production and live streaming providers in the industry, servicing more than 275 nights of racing per year across the globe to an audience nationwide and beyond. Speed Shift TV is marketing-first brand and works alongside tracks and series to promote and add measurable value the series, venues, events, partners and drivers. For more information, please visit www.SpeedShiftTV.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

The All Star Circuit of Champions are returning to Fremont Speedway in 2019

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 21, 2019) - After a near-three and half year hiatus, Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will make their return to northwest Ohio’s Fremont Speedway, resuming an historic and competitive tradition that includes 122 appearances across nearly four and a half decades.

Padding an already action-packed holiday weekend in the Buckeye State, the traveling All Stars will invade Fremont Speedway on Sunday, May 26, capping off a three-race, Memorial Day weekend swing that also includes visits to Attica Raceway Park (May 24) and Wayne County Speedway (May 25). All three events will award $5,000 top prizes.

“On behalf of the entire management group, we are thrilled to have the All Star Circuit of Champions return to Fremont Speedway in 2019,” Ryan Schiets explained, member of Fremont Speedway management. “We were a little late to the table, so we weren’t even sure an All Star show was possible in 2019, but we continued to stay in touch with Tony [Stewart] and Ross Paulson. We appreciate their willingness to help make this happen. This is a big stepping stone for us at Fremont. We are working to make this event a major success so the potential for more than one show in 2020 is a real possibility.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions last visited the semi-banked, 1/3-mile clay oval on Saturday, September 19, 2015, for the coveted Jim Ford Classic. Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith was the victor, earning $10,000 in the process, as well as a first-ever All Star victory at ‘The Track That Action Built.’ The Jim Ford Classic triumph was Smith’s third and final Series victory of the 2015 season.

“I just want to thank everyone who made this possible,” Ryan Schiets continued. “The All Stars and Fremont Speedway are synonymous with one another. We are ecstatic to resume that tradition.”

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding Fremont Speedway can do so by visiting the facility live on the Web at www.fremontohspeedway.com. Other bits including gate times and ticket prices will be released at a later date. Fans are encouraged to stay alert online, as well as on all of the appropriate social media channels.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

The ‘Big Cat’ earns All Star Florida finale victory at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (2/7/2019) - The ‘Big Cat’ Brad Sweet was the man to beat on Thursday evening at Volusia Speedway Park, officially concluding the five-race Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 sweep through the Sunshine State with a $5,000 DIRTcar Nationals triumph.

The victory, Sweet’s fourth-ever during All Star Circuit of Champions competition and his first at the Barberville half-mile, was accomplished from the outside of row two, slowly picking his way through a stout contingent of frontrunners before earning the lead for the first time on lap 16.

“You’re never going to win the race if you drive the same line as everyone else,” an elated Brad Sweet said in victory lane, driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing/NAPA Auto Parts/Team ASE/Curb Records/Wicked Energy Gum/No. 49 sprint car. “I’m always searching and looking for ways to get faster. I’ve learned that over the years from Donny Schatz. I can’t thank everyone enough for this. We have a few people from Wicked Cushion and Wicked Energy here tonight, so it was cool to get a win for those guys. It’s nice to get a win but the real season begins tomorrow.”

Although shuffled back as far as fifth after the initial start, Brad Sweet wasted little time working his way back into winning contention, eventually maneuvering his focus from the topside of the speedway to the bottom to help boost his efforts.

With slower traffic entering the picture as early as lap eight, Sweet capitalized and advanced two positions in less than five laps; passing Tony Stewart for third on lap 11 and Christopher Bell for second on lap 14, each while hugged to the bottom of Volusia Speedway Park.

Continuing his efforts on the bottom of the speedway, it was not long before Sweet was on the tail tank of race-long leader, Daryn Pittman, actually pulling even with the Roth Motorsports, No. 83 entry by lap 15. The following circuit is when Sweet made his move, using his signature dive to drive underneath Pittman to take command by the exit of turn two.

Although Sweet was strong enough to pull away initially, heavy doses of slower traffic soon layered the speedway forcing Sweet to utilize the top and bottom grooves of the ultra-fast half-mile.

Logan Schuchart, who started alongside Sweet in row two, made things interesting in the closing circuits and actually closed-in within one second of Sweet while the pair frantically navigated traffic. The Hanover, Pa., native moved into second on lap 25. At that time, Sweet held a two second advantage.

“I knew the bottom would be there. The top was just really fast there at the beginning,” Brad Sweet continued. “I honestly thought I heard the officials call a yellow at the beginning and I actually checked up and got on the brakes. Then I realized we were still racing. Regardless, I thought we did a really good job getting the car to battle through lapped traffic. I ended up getting pretty tight there at the end and I thought somebody was probably breathing down my neck. I was just trying to drive as hard as I could the last few laps. I was really happy to see the checkers.”

Capitalizing on his late-race surge, Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart held on to finish second during the non-stop, 30-lap program, followed by Daryn Pittman, Christopher Bell, and the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer.

Allowing Mother Nature to make the transition into more seasonable temperatures, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will not return to competition until Thursday, April 11, when the Series makes the trip to southern Virginia for a one-night stand at Virginia Motor Speedway.

As the first point-accumulating event of the 2019 season, the trip to Virginia will award a $10,000 top prize, also kicking off a four-race sweep through the Mid-Atlantic that also includes trips to Williams Grove Speedway (4/12), Port Royal Speedway (4/13), and Bedford Speedway (4/14).

In total, Tony Stewart’s traveling All Stars will headline seven events during the month of April, scheduled to make starts in Ohio and Pennsylvania in addition to their Virginia appearance.

More news and information pertaining to the 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule can be found online at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park -February 7, 2019: Event: DIRTcar Nationals Entries: 36 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Carson Macedo - 13.744 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Daryn Pittman - 13.008 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brad Sweet Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart JE Pistons Dash #1: Christopher Bell Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Daryn Pittman Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Ian Madsen Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Brad Sweet MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Donny Schatz (+13) (Lincoln Electric & MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 71-Parker Price-Miller, 13.097; 2. 5-Shane Stewart, 13.168; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.240; 4. 39-Christopher Bell, 13.287; 5. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.447; 6. 41-David Gravel, 13.477; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.497; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.592; 9. 91S-Sadie Siegel, 15.753

Group (B) 1. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.008; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 13.300; 3. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.381; 4. 17W-Shane Golobic, 13.544; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.554; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.593; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.713; 8. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.775; 9. 47-Brant O'Banion, 14.377

Group (C) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.136; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.228; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.290; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.333; 5. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.371; 6. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.485; 7. 97-Caleb Helms, 13.950; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.963; 9. 19-Brent Marks, 14.008

Group (D) 1. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.164; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.269; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.297; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.299; 5. 1k-Kyle Larson, 13.337; 6. 84-Tom Harris, 13.429; 7. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.785; 8. J4-John Garvin, 14.122; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.248

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 39-Christopher Bell [1]; 3. 5-Shane Stewart [3]; 4. 71-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 41-David Gravel [6]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 2. 83-Daryn Pittman [4]; 3. 17W-Shane Golobic [1]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [5]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 7. K4-Chad Kemenah [8]; 8. 33M-Mason Daniel [7]; 9. 47-Brant O'Banion [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [8]; 6. 18-Ian Madsen [5]; 7. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 8. 19-Brent Marks [9]; 9. 97-Caleb Helms [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 2-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 4. 1K-Kyle Larson [5]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne [3]; 6. 70X-Spencer Bayston [7]; 7. 84-Tom Harris [6]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 39-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [1]; 3. 71-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 2-Carson Macedo [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 83-Daryn Pittman [2]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [1]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 3. 84-Tom Harris [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 6. 26-Cory Eliason [6]; 7. 70X-Spencer Bayston [5]; 8. 19-Brent Marks [11]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 10. K4-Chad Kemenah [8]; 11. 33M-Mason Daniel [10]; 12. 47-Brant O'Banion [15]; 13. 40-George Hobaugh [12]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 49-Brad Sweet [4]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3]; 3. 83-Daryn Pittman [2]; 4. 39-Christopher Bell [1]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 6. 41-David Gravel [18]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz [22]; 10. 5-Shane Stewart [11]; 11. 71-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 12. 87-Aaron Reutzel [24]; 13. 11K-Kraig Kinser [19]; 14. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 15. 2-Carson Macedo [9]; 16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [20]; 17. 1A-Jacob Allen [12]; 18. 1K-Kyle Larson [16]; 19. 18-Ian Madsen [21]; 20. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne [17]; 22. 17W-Shane Golobic [13]; 23. 84-Tom Harris [23]; 24. 21-Brian Brown [15] Lap Leaders: Daryn Pittman (1-15), Brad Sweet (16-30)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

Shane Stewart earns first Gator during All Star DIRTcar Nationals opener

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 6, 2019) - It took Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart eight laps to track down race leader, Daryn Pittman, from the inside of row three, but once he found the back bumper of the Roth Motorsports entry, it was the end of the road for Daryn Pittman, as well as the rest of the field.

Stewart, driver of the CJB Motorsports/GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/High Performance Lubricants/Weikert’s Livestock/No. 5 sprint car, opened the 48th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park with an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 triumph; a tenth-career victory for the Oklahoma-native against the traveling All Stars, collecting $5,000 in the process. For Stewart, the signature Gator Trophy was extra special, as it was his first during a long and storied career.

“This is my first gator,” Shane Stewart expressed with excitement in victory lane. “After coming here for all of these years, I’ve never actually won a race here. This win means a lot to me and this team means a lot to me. I left the ‘2 car’ thinking ‘this is probably the end of my career’ because I’m getting a little older. Then the phone rings. It has been a real pleasure working with Barry [Jackson] and the crew.”

Although forced to start fifth on the feature grid, Stewart was on the hunt early, actually climbing his way into a podium spot by the completion of lap three. Less than a circuit later, Stewart was in a tight battle for second, eventually working his way around Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan before setting his aim for the Roth Motorsports entry driven by Daryn Pittman. Fortunately for Stewart, the main event’s first and only caution appeared just one lap later, thus erasing Pittman’s near-two second command over the field.

Green flag action soon returned giving Stewart a clear shot at racing his away around Pittman. Although Pittman escaped in clean air, Stewart was able to track down his fellow Oklahoma native to less than a car length by lap eight.

Utilizing the bottom groove of the speedway, Stewart set up his winning pass as the lead pair entered turn three on lap nine. His momentum on the bottom of the speedway proved beneficial as Stewart was able to power his way across the track, slide in front of Pittman and take command by the exit of turn four.

Although Pittman kept pace with Stewart until the midpoint of the 30-lapper, actually executing two attempts to regain the top spot as the lead duo raced through traffic, Stewart’s momentum on the topside soon took over and he eventually pulled away. In fact, Stewart’s command grew as the laps counted down, ultimately crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory equalling 3.8 seconds.

Daryn Pittman held on to finish second, followed by David Gravel, a hard charging Donny Schatz from 22nd, and Logan Schuchart.

“This says a lot about all of the work then went on over the winter months,” Stewart continued, who made just his fourth start aboard the CJB Motorsports entry. “Barry is always thinking. Even today at lunch, we were sitting around watching sports and the next sentence out of Barry’s mouth was about the car and how he could have made me better during last night’s practice. That makes me feel really good as a driver. This whole deal revolves around confidence. I’m hoping this early boost of confidence produces more wins throughout the season. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the year.”

The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their winter vacation in the Sunshine State with one final visit to Volusia Speedway Park on Thursday, February 7. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will headline DIRTcar Nationals competition once again, chasing yet another $5,000 payday.

Allowing Mother Nature to make the transition into more seasonable temperatures, the All Star Circuit of Champions will not return to competition until Thursday, April 11, when the Series makes the trip to southern Virginia for a one-night stand at Virginia Motor Speedway.

As the first point-accumulating event of the 2019 season, the trip to Virginia will award a $10,000 top prize, also kicking off a four-race sweep through the Mid-Atlantic that also includes trips to Williams Grove Speedway (4/12), Port Royal Speedway (4/13), and Bedford Speedway (4/14).

More news and information pertaining to the 2019 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule can be found online at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park -February 6, 2019: Event: DIRTcar Nationals Entries: 39 C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Daryn Pittman - 13.599 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 13.169 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Shane Stewart Mobil 1 Heat #4: Daryn Pittman JE Pistons Dash #1: Daryn Pittman Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Paul McMahan Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Shane Stewart MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Donny Schatz (+18) (Lincoln Electric & MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.169; 2. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.211; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.213; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.279; 5. 1k-Kyle Larson, 13.337; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.338; 7. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.339; 8. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.388; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.717; 10. 91S-Rob Siegel, NT

Group (B) 1. 21-Brian Brown, 13.347; 2. 39-Christopher Bell, 13.379; 3. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.384; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.390; 5. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.469; 6. 17W-Shane Golobic, 13.522; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.639; 8. J4-John Garvin, 13.831; 9. 40B-David Byrne, NT; 10. 7K-Cale Conley, NT

Group (C) 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.267; 2. 71-Parker Price-Miller, 13.356; 3. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.360; 4. 5-Shane Stewart, 13.388; 5. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.476; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.517; 7. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.584; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.718; 9. M1-Mark Smith, 13.729; 10. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.786

Group (D) 1. 41-David Gravel, 13.242; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.337; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.365; 4. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.409; 5. 97-Caleb Helms, 13.894; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.904; 7. 84-Tom Harris, 13.937; 8. 19-Brent Marks, 14.054; 9. 47-Brant O'Banion, 14.428

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 9-Kasey Kahne [2]; 3. 2-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 1K-Kyle Larson [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [7]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 7S-Jason Sides [2]; 4. 17W-Shane Golobic [6]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel [7]; 7. 39-Christopher Bell [3]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5-Shane Stewart [1]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart [4]; 4. 26-Cory Eliason [7]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 7. 71-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser [8]; 9. 70X-Spencer Bayston [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 83-Daryn Pittman [1]; 2. 41-David Gravel [4]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah [6]; 6. 19-Brent Marks [8]; 7. 97-Caleb Helms [5]; 8. 84-Tom Harris [7]; 9. 47-Brant O'Banion [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 83-Daryn Pittman [2]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. 5-Shane Stewart [5]; 4. 41-David Gravel [3]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 3. 2-Carson Macedo [5]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne [4]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [7]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [5]; 4. 71-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [10]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel [4]; 8. 97-Caleb Helms [8]; 9. 39-Christopher Bell [6]; 10. 84-Tom Harris [11]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 12. 47-Brant O'Banion [13]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 5-Shane Stewart [5]; 2. 83-Daryn Pittman [1]; 3. 41-David Gravel [7]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [22]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart [11]; 6. 1K-Kyle Larson [14]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [12]; 8. 2-Carson Macedo [6]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 11. 49-Brad Sweet [18]; 12. 18-Ian Madsen [3]; 13. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 14. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [21]; 15. 9-Kasey Kahne [8]; 16. K4-Chad Kemenah [20]; 17. 21-Brian Brown [9]; 18. 19-Brent Marks [23]; 19. 26-Cory Eliason [17]; 20. 7S-Jason Sides [13]; 21. 17W-Shane Golobic [16]; 22. 71-Parker Price-Miller [24]; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen [15]; 24. 48-Danny Dietrich [19] Lap Leaders: Daryn Pittman (1-8), Shane Stewart (9-30)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

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Tony Stewart dominates final night of All Star action at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Fla. (February 2, 2019) - Despite an early afternoon rain shower nearly terminating the third and final night of Winter Nationals competition featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, the show went on and so did Tony Stewart, eventually dominating the entire program for a fourth-ever All Star main event win, as well as a $5,000 top prize. It was Stewart’s first-ever All Star victory at Bubba Raceway Park.

Stewart, driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Rush Truck Centers/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/No. 14 sprint car, started from the pole position and led all 30 circuits around Bubba Raceway Park, lapping nearly half of the 24 feature starters. On top of a dominating feature performance, Smoke kicked off the evening program with a heat race victory and a dash victory, ultimately setting up his main event starting position.

“This definitely feels great. We have our friends from Sage Fruit and Rush Truck Centers watching so to get a win for those guys is really special. I felt like I let one get away the other night. I’m still not sure what I did wrong, but we let that one get away,” Tony Stewart said in Bubba Raceway Park victory lane. “This thing has been fast all weekend. We really didn’t qualify that well tonight, but it put us on the pole of a heat race and that’s where you need to be for these races. I have a lot of great help and I wouldn’t be able to do this without them.”

Not even lapped traffic gave Stewart a stir, actually separating himself from second place running Lucas Wolfe by nearly eight seconds through the midpoint of the main event. Unfortunately for Stewart, the second and final caution, appearing on lap 25, ended his commanding lead, eventually setting up a six lap dash to the checkers. Despite a slight slip off of turn four, nothing was stopping the former three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion from attaining his first sprint car win of the season.

“We were actually a little too tight, believe it or not, which made things a little difficult for us,” Tony Stewart continued. “That’s the thing about Bubba Raceway Park; you won’t find another race track in the world that is shaped like this, which sets up a lot of unique passing opportunities. You kinda have to watch traffic for a few laps before you get to those guys so you know how to get around them.”

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania’s Lucas Wolfe finished second to close out the weekend in Ocala, followed by Paul McMahan, Mark Smith, and the winner of the Thursday and Friday programs, Tim Shaffer.

All Star teams will now make their way east across Route 40 and visit Volusia Speedway Park for DIRTcar Nationals competition on Wednesday and Thursday, February 6 & 7. The pair of Volusia visits will award $5,000 top prizes, as well as conclude action in the Sunshine State for America’s Series.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park should visit the event online at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park -February 2, 2019:
Event: Bubba Army Winter Nationals
Entries: 26 entries
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Mark Smith - 13.846
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 12.594
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lucas Wolfe
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Anthony Fiore
JE Pistons Dash: Tony Stewart
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Tony Stewart
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jim Shuster (+7)
(Lincoln Electric & MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.759; 2. M1-Mark Smith, 12.854; 3. 33-Max Stambaugh, 12.920; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.952; 5. 5-Shane Stewart, 13.122; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.366; 7. 55-Gary Kriess, 13.958; 8. J4-John Garvin, NT; 9. 1A-Jacob Allen, NT

Group (B)
1. 17W-Shane Golobic, 12.876; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.048; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.181; 4. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.181; 5. 21-Carson Short, 13.430; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.446; 7. 49-Mallie Shuster, 13.622; 8. 11S-Jim Shuster, 14.276; 9. K4-Chad Kemenah, NT

Group (C)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.594; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.626; 3. 91-Anthony Fiore, 12.921; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.069; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.205; 6. 4-Danny Smith, 13.305; 7. 91S-Colby Womer, 13.327; 8. 14H-Jeremy Hill, 14.958

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [3]; 3. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. 5-Shane Stewart [5]; 5. 33-Max Stambaugh [2]; 6. 55-Gary Kriess [7]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 2. 49H-Bradley Howard [1]; 3. 17W-Shane Golobic [4]; 4. 21-Carson Short [5]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [6]; 7. 49-Mallie Shuster [7]; 8. 11S-Jim Shuster [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 91-Anthony Fiore [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 6. 91S-Colby Womer [7]; 7. 14H-Jeremy Hill [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 6. M1-Mark Smith [6]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [8]; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. M1-Mark Smith [6]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 6. 70-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 7. 21-Carson Short [13]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 10. 4-Danny Smith [12]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [14]; 12. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 13. 55-Gary Kriess [17]; 14. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 15. 11S-Jim Shuster [22]; 16. 49-Mallie Shuster [19]; 17. 91S-Colby Womer [21]; 18. 5-Shane Stewart [11]; 19. 17W-Shane Golobic [10]; 20. 13M-Brandon Matus [16]; 21. 14H-Jeremy Hill [20]; 22. 33-Max Stambaugh [15]; 23. 1S-Logan Schuchart [23]; 24. 1A-Jacob Allen [24] Lap Leaders: Tony Stewart (1-30)

 

 

 

Tim Shaffer two-for-two during Winter Nationals action at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Fla. (February 1, 2019) - For the second time in as many nights, the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer is a main event winner with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, padding a recent stretch of Florida dominance that now includes back-to-back $5,000 top prizes. For Shaffer, the All Star victory was the product of patience and experience, forced to manhandle periods of slower traffic on a narrow, but ultra-fast racing surface, all while maintaining an advantage equal to just under four seconds for much of the 30-lap program.

World of Outlaws competitor and fellow Pennsylvania-native, Jacob Allen, finished just behind Tim Shaffer at the final checkers, followed by Visalia, California’s Cory Eliason, Mark Smith and former All Star champion, Chad Kemenah. The victory, Shaffer’s fifth All Star triumph at Bubba Raceway Park, increased his career win total with the Series to a staggering 66.

“This is really great. Everyone is doing a great job. It’s great to have my car owners here this weekend. It’s really special for them to be here and watch the car win,” Tim Shaffer explained, driver of the Demyan-Rudzik Racing/Smith Titanium/Southern Pacific Farms/No. 49X sprint car. “Everyone plays a big part and I certainly wouldn’t be here without them.”

Starting third on the main event grid, it was not until after the feature’s first and only caution on lap five, the product of a slowing Jim Shuster, that Shaffer commenced his pursuit toward the front. Restarting third on the grid when green flag action returned, it was the soon-to-be traffic that appeared on lap eight that allowed the Aliquippa, Pa., native to track down Cory Eliason and race-long leader, Jacob Allen.

A bold dive in turns three and four on lap 12 allowed Shaffer to squeeze underneath Eliason to take the runner-up position. Just two circuits later, Shaffer repeated his now patented move in turns three and four, eventually sneaking under Jacob Allen to snag the top spot.

From that point forward, Tim Shaffer was the main attraction. The four-time All Star Circuit of Champions champion was not distracted by periods of intense traffic, ultimately increasing his margin of victory to just shy of four seconds by the time the final checkers flew.

“I have a lot of years of experience. I’ve been in their shoes before and I hate to be there,” Tim Shaffer said of Cory Eliason and Jacob Allen. “When you’re leading and there are lap cars, it’s tough to get your timing correct. Tonight was one of those nights where you had to get your timing down. It’s so tough down here.”

The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their three-day visit to Bubba Raceway Park on Saturday evening, February 2. Like the pair of evenings prior, the All Star Winter Nationals finale will award a $5,000 top prize.

Once Winter Nationals action at Bubba Raceway Park is complete, All Star teams will make their way east across Route 40 and visit Volusia Speedway Park for DIRTcar Nationals competition on Wednesday and Thursdays, February 6 & 7. The pair of Volusia visits will award $5,000 top prizes, as well as conclude action in the Sunshine State for America’s Series.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding Bubba Raceway Park’s Winter Nationals program should visit the facility live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com. News and notes pertaining to Volusia Speedway Park can also be found online at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park -February 1, 2019:
Event: Bubba Army Winter Nationals
Entries: 33 entries
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Carson Short - 12.667 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 11.810 seconds (2nd quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Danny Dietrich
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Logan Schuchart
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cory Eliason
Fatheadz Eyewear Dash #2: Jacob Allen
Classic Ink USA B-Main Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cale Conley (+4)
(Lincoln Electric & MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 12.793; 2. J4-John Garvin, 13.124; 3. 11S-Jim Shuster, 13.141; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.244; 5. 33-Max Stambaugh, 13.342; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.497; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.562; 8. 55-Gary Kriess, 13.921; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill, 14.058

Group (B)
1. M1-Mark Smith, 12.088; 2. 2-Carson Macedo, 12.346; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.455; 4. 17W-Shane Golobic, 12.635; 5. 4-Danny Smith, 12.708; 6. 91S-Colby Womer, 13.297; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore, 13.318; 8. 49-Mallie Shuster, 13.330

Group (C)
1. 1A-Jacob Allen, 11.763; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.118; 3. 26-Cory Eliason, 12.135; 4. K4-Chad Kemenah, 12.487; 5. 5-Shane Stewart, 12.528; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.724; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel, 12.787; 8. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 12.850

Group (D)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.810; 2. 21-Carson Short, 11.826; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 11.835; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 11.980; 5. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.014; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.270; 7. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.432; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 12.553

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 70-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 3. 11S-Jim Shuster [2]; 4. J4-John Garvin [3]; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 6. 33-Max Stambaugh [5]; 7. 55-Gary Kriess [8]; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus [7]; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 3. 17W-Shane Golobic [1]; 4. 2-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [5]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [7]; 7. 91S-Colby Womer [6]; 8. 49-Mallie Shuster [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. K4-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 26-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen [4]; 5. 5-Shane Stewart [5]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel [7]; 8. 70X-Spencer Bayston [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [2]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 3. 21-Carson Short [3]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [5]; 7. 17-Josh Baughman [7]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [2]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 91-Anthony Fiore [4]; 5. 33-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 7. 33M-Mason Daniel [6]; 8. 70X-Spencer Bayston [10]; 9. 13M-Brandon Matus [12]; 10. 91S-Colby Womer [7]; 11. 55-Gary Kriess [8]; 12. 49-Mallie Shuster [11]; 13. 14H-Jeremy Hill [13]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 2. 1A-Jacob Allen [2]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [1]; 4. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 5. K4-Chad Kemenah [4]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart [7]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 9. 21-Carson Short [11]; 10. 2-Carson Macedo [15]; 11. 70-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 12. 17W-Shane Golobic [13]; 13. 14-Tony Stewart [12]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 15. 5-Shane Stewart [18]; 16. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [21]; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 18. 17-Josh Baughman [22]; 19. 7K-Cale Conley [23]; 20. J4-John Garvin [16]; 21. 49H-Bradley Howard [20]; 22. 91-Anthony Fiore [24]; 23. 4-Danny Smith [19]; 24. 11S-Jim Shuster [14] Lap Leaders: Jacob Allen (1-13), Tim Shaffer (14-30)

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

 

 

Tim Shaffer opens 2019 All Star season with exciting victory at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Fla. (January 31, 2019) - Tim Shaffer’s effort on Thursday evening was relentless. Not only did the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ open the 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season by scoring the Winter Nationals opener at Bubba Raceway Park, he was forced to battle, and hold back, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart in the process.

Shaffer, pilot of the Demyan-Rudzik Racing/Smith Titanium/Southern Pacific Farms/No. 49X sprint car, earned his $5,000 top prize from the inside of row two, taking control over the field for the first time on lap 28. Despite not earning the lead, officially, until the latter stages the 30-lap program, Shaffer was in the hunt the entire distance, actually taking command on lap 19 before it was negated due to the evening’s first and only caution.

The All Star Circuit of Champions victory bumped Shaffer’s all-time win total to 65 with the Series, now with four at Ocala, Florida’s Bubba Raceway Park.

“Racing in second was definitely the ideal place to be tonight,” Tim Shaffer explained. “My guys gave me a great race car. This whole team works so hard and it really pays off. The track was a little tricky tonight, some dry-slick spots and some spots with moisture. I just tried to find as much moisture as I could find. We are all standing here in victory lane and that’s all that matters today.”

Despite slipping back as far as fifth after the initial start, Shaffer recovered in a hurry and battled his way into second around Chad Kemenah and Sheldon Haudenschild by the completion of lap four. With slower cars coming into play by lap six, the transition from clean air to dirty air acted as an advantage for the Aliquippa-native, actually allowing Shaffer to reel in race leader, Tony Stewart, to less than a car length by lap nine.

The top two cars raced nearly nose to tail until the main event’s first and only caution appeared on lap 19. During that period before the yellow flags flew, Shaffer made countless attempts to work around Stewart in traffic, actually poking his nose ahead and racing his way alongside the familiar Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing entry.

Despite getting the opportunity to start on the tail tank of Stewart’s No. 14, the lap 19 restart paid no favors to the four-time All Star Circuit of Champions title holder, actually losing one position to the CJB Motorsports machine driven by Shane Stewart. Five circuits later, Stewart advanced in the running order yet again, this time driving around Tony Stewart to take command for the first time on lap 24. Although dominant during his short tenure on top, Tony Stewart was able to battle back and regain the lead on lap 25, slipping up in front of Shane Stewart as the pair exited turn four.

Meanwhile, Shaffer, who was directly behind the lead pair as they weaved through traffic, garnered enough momentum to advance back into the runner-spot on lap 26. Just two circuits later, Shaffer was again in contention for the top spot, eventually beating Tony Stewart in drag race back to the flagstand to put lap 28 in the books. From that point forward, it was all Tim Shaffer, pulling ahead to just over one second by the time the final checkers flew.

“There is nothing wrong with finishing third to guys like Shane Stewart and Tim Shaffer,” Tony Stewart said, who started second on the feature grid. “I think I may have sealed over my tires during that restart. I probably spun the tires more than I needed to. It doesn’t actually wear down the tire, I just wasn’t getting any bite. Making little mistakes like that shows you what kind of pressure you are under as a driver racing with this level of competition.”

“That was a fun race,” Shane Stewart said. “I thought I was going to have something for [Tony Stewart] and [Tim Shaffer]. Regardless, I couldn’t be more pleased. My team works really hard and I appreciate what they’ve done. Everyone knows this team has been very fast the last few seasons. Hopefully I can continue that streak.”

Drivers and teams should note that Bubba Raceway Park will open pit gates at 9 a.m. during the entire weekend program. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, but pushed ahead to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hot laps are slated to begin at 6:45 p.m. each night. For those seeking more information, please visit Bubba Raceway Park live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park - January 31, 2019:
Event: Bubba Army Winter Nationals
Entries: 33
C&R Racing All Star Warm-Ups: Cory Eliason - 13.166 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Carson Short - 11.484 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Josh Baughman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Carson Macedo
JE Pistons Dash #1: Carson Macedo
Fatheadz Eyewear Filters Dash #2: Tony Stewart
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Danny Dietrich
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet A-Main Winner: Tim Shaffer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Logan Schuchart (+6)
(Lincoln Electric & MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.964; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 12.108; 3. 5-Shane Stewart, 12.343; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 12.499; 5. 49-Mallie Shuster, 12.732; 6. 33-Max Stambaugh, 12.831; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.160; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.323; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill, 99.910

Group (B)
1. 21-Carson Short, 11.484; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.030; 3. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.052; 4. J4-John Garvin, 12.059; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.062; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.120; 7. 11S-Jim Shuster, 12.249; 8. 4-Danny Smith, 12.461

Group (C)
1. 26-Cory Eliason, 11.575; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.618; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah, 11.627; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 11.647; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.843; 6. M1-Mark Smith, 11.894; 7. 17W-Shane Golobic, 12.097; 8. 91S-Colby Womer, 13.069

Group (D)
1. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.615; 2. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.772; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 11.794; 4. 2-Carson Macedo, 12.024; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore, 12.287; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel, 12.507; 7. 55-Gary Kriess, 12.762; 8. 1A-Jacob Allen, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 5-Shane Stewart [2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 5. 33-Max Stambaugh [6]; 6. 49-Mallie Shuster [5]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]; 9. 14H-Jeremy Hill [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 3. 21-Carson Short [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 5. J4-John Garvin [1]; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 7. 11S-Jim Shuster [7]; 8. 4-Danny Smith [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. K4-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. M1-Mark Smith [6]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [4]; 6. 17W-Shane Golobic [7]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 8. 91S-Colby Womer [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 2-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [3]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 4. 70X-Spencer Bayston [2]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen [8]; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel [6]; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore [5]; 8. 55-Gary Kriess [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 2-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. K4-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 70-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [4]; 3. 5-Shane Stewart [1]; 4. 21-Carson Short [5]; 5. 26-Cory Eliason [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic [3]; 3. 40-George Hobaugh [8]; 4. 4-Danny Smith [9]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [12]; 6. 33M-Mason Daniel [4]; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore [7]; 8. 91S-Colby Womer [11]; 9. 55-Gary Kriess [10]; 10. 14H-Jeremy Hill [13]; 11. 49-Mallie Shuster [5]; 12. 49H-Bradley Howard [2]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 2. 5-Shane Stewart [6]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 4. 21-Carson Short [8]; 5. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [4]; 6. K4-Chad Kemenah [5]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart [13]; 8. 70-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [15]; 12. 70X-Spencer Bayston [14]; 13. 7K-Cale Conley [11]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [16]; 15. 17-Josh Baughman [9]; 16. 17W-Shane Golobic [22]; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich [21]; 18. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [17]; 19. J4-John Garvin [18]; 20. 40-George Hobaugh [23]; 21. 2-Carson Macedo [1]; 22. 4-Danny Smith [24]; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen [20]; 24. 33-Max Stambaugh [19] Lap Leaders: Tony Stewart (1-23), Shane Stewart (24), Tony Stewart (25-27), Tim Shaffer (28-30)

 

 

2019 All Star season to begin January 31 at Bubba Raceway Park

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 25, 2019) - Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will kickstart the 2019 season in the Sunshine State, ready to invade a pair of Florida ovals for a combined five events between January 31 and February 7. Celebrating its fifth season under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, the All Stars will visit Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala and Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville during their early season travels, competing for five consecutive $5,000 top prizes.

The All Stars will begin their Florida tour with a three-day stand at Bubba Raceway Park on Thursday, January 31 through Saturday, February 2, followed by two nights of DIRTcar Nationals competition at Volusia Speedway Park on Wednesday and Thursday, February 6 & 7. In addition, an open practice session will be conducted at each of the aforementioned facilities; Bubba Raceway Park on January 30 and Volusia Speedway Park on February 5.

Although the five Florida starts officially kick off the near year, action will not accumulate points toward the overall All Star Circuit of Champions title.

“We are excited to be venturing back to Florida. It’s tough to imagine a new year without a trip to Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park,” Tony Stewart said. “We’ve gone through some big changes over the last few months including the addition of a new title sponsor. We are thrilled to have Ollie's Bargain Outlet join the All Star family. I'm confident this is going to be a year for the record books.”

Although a full-time All Star Circuit of Champions roster has yet to be finalized, many former full-timers will rejoin the Series in 2019 and kick off the year with the Florida road trip; defending Series champion and win leader, Aaron Reutzel, included. The Texas native earned nine victories on the road last year for Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports, also accumulating 30 top-ten finishes in 41 feature starts.

Other returning All Stars making the trip to northern Florida include West Virginia’s Cale Conley, the familiar Tom Buch entry driven by Nashville’s Paul McMahan, and former All Star champion and Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, Chad Kemenah, who will drive a team car to former All Star full-timer, John Garvin.

A stout contingent of potentially new All Star faces will hit the highway and venture south for the early parts of February including a pair of Premier Motorsports entries driven by Brock Zearfoss and Spencer Bayston, as well as Rudeen Racing’s newest hired ace; Kingsburg, California’s Cory Eliason.

Western Pennsylvania’s George Hobaugh, one of the most recent drivers to verbally commit to the Series, will also join in on the action at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park, as well as the Central Pennsylvania father/son duo of Jim and Mallie Schuster.

Although Donny Schatz, the eventual World of Outlaws champion in 2018, displayed absolute superiority during the 2018 DIRTcar Nationals by sweeping the All Star Circuit of Champions segment, the 2018 visit to Bubba Raceway Park resulted in three different winners, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah being the first. Kemenah’s triumph, his first of two on the year with America’s Series, commenced from the inside of row nine.

The ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer also earned a win in Ocala, as well as Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild.

Drivers and teams should note that Bubba Raceway Park will open pit gates at 9 a.m. during the entire weekend program. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, but pushed ahead to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hot laps are slated to begin at 6:45 p.m. each night. For those seeking more information, please visit Bubba Raceway Park live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Volusia Speedway Park will open pit gates at 10 a.m. for the All Star Circuit of Champions segment of the DIRTcar Nationals. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. each night, followed by hot laps promptly at 6 p.m. Those seeking more information should visit the DIRTcar Nationals online at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet:
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 303 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

 

 

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 to headline 56 events across 12 states in 2019

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (November 28, 2018) - Celebrating five seasons under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue an upward trend and ultimately reach new heights in 2019, set to visit 35 facilities for 56 events between late-January and the end of September. America’s Series will visit 12 states during their journeys, marching throughout much of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, as well as northern Florida.

In traditional fashion, the All Star Circuit of Champions will launch the new year with action in the Sunshine State, set to do battle at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park for five events between January 31 and February 7.

“We are more than excited to release our 2019 schedule of events,” Tony Stewart said, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “To have the opportunity to showcase our talents across such a wide area is truly special. I want to thank all of the tracks, their promotional teams and staffs for helping us put this schedule together. It takes a lot of hard work and organization. With the recent addition of Ollie's Bargain Outlet to help fuel our motivation, I'm confident this is going to be a year for the record books.”

After a five-race stint in Florida to kick-off the season, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will relax for a two months before returning to competition in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, first visiting Virginia Motor Speedway (VMS) in Jamaica, Va., on Thursday, April 11. The visit to the Old Dominion State will launch the 2019 point season for the All Star Circuit of Champions. Like 2018, Florida events will not award points toward the overall All Star championship. In addition, the season’s first point-earning event will award a $10,000 top prize.

Including the visit to VMS, ten events on the 2019 All Star schedule will award more than the traditional $5,000 top prize. In fact, seven of the ten high-paying programs will hand out top prizes equaling a minimum of $10,000; Virginia Motor Speedway on April 11 ($10,000), Wayne County Speedway’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale on June 22 ($10,000), Jackson Motorplex on July 26 ($10,000), Wayne County Speedway’s Pete Jacobs Memorial on September 1 ($10,000), the 52nd Annual Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway on September 7 ($52,000), the Dean Knittel Memorial at Atomic Speedway on September 14 ($12,554), and the Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway on September 21 ($20,000).

The Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway and the Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway will each award a $6,000 top prize in 2019, while the Jack Gunn Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway, once again supporting a twin feature format, will award a combined total reaching $8,000; $4,000 to each twin feature winner.

The 37th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing will take on a slightly new look in 2019 with Wayne County Speedway hosting a pair of events including the $10,000-to-win finale. Demanding, to say the least, the Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule, stretching from Friday, June 14 until Saturday, June 22, will be comprised of nine-straight events kicking off with action at Attica Raceway Park.

Following the Attica Speedweek opener, the All Stars will trek to Eldora Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Mansfield Motor Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and Wayne County Speedway, respectively.

Once again, the All Star Circuit of Champions will have the opportunity to compete west of the Mississippi River, as the Series sets aim for a trio of stops throughout southern Minnesota and the eastern half of Iowa. Including the aforementioned Jackson Motorplex, the All Stars will invade 34 Raceway and Knoxville Raceway during their venture into the heart of the Midwest; a perfect test session for the annual Knoxville Nationals scheduled for mid-August.

The second of two visits to The Big E in 2019, the All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their upcoming season by co-headlining the historic 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway. Joining all three national touring divisions of USAC, the 4-Crown Nationals finale will feature four divisions and four main events, all of which contested on Saturday, September 28.

Additional news and notes pertaining to the new year will be posted throughout the off-season. Fans are encouraged to stay alert via social media, as well as at www.allstarsprint.com.

2019 All Star Schedule:
1/31/2019 Bubba Raceway Park
2/1/2019 Bubba Raceway Park
2/2/2019 Bubba Raceway Park
2/6/2019 Volusia Speedway Park
2/7/2019 Volusia Speedway Park
4/11/2019 Virginia Motor Speedway
4/12/2019 Williams Grove Speedway
4/13/2019 Port Royal Speedway
4/14/2019 Bedford Speedway
4/19/2019 Attica Raceway Park
4/20/2019 Attica Raceway Park
(Attica will use rain date of 4/26 only if both 4/19 & 4/20 are cancelled)
4/27/2019 Wayne County Speedway
5/3/2019 Lernerville Speedway
5/4/2019 Sharon Speedway
5/17/2019 Wilmot Raceway
5/18/2019 Plymouth Dirt Track
5/19/2018 TBA in IL or WI
5/24/2019 Attica Raceway Park
5/25/2019 Wayne County Speedway
6/7/2019 Outlaw Speedway
6/8/2019 Stateline Speedway
6/9/2019 Weedsport Speedway
6/14/2019 Attica Raceway Park
6/15/2019 Eldora Speedway
6/16/2019 Muskingum County Speedway
6/17/2019 Wayne County Speedway
6/18/2019 Sharon Speedway
6/19/2019 Atomic Speedway
6/20/2019 Mansfield Motor Speedway
6/21/2019 Limaland Motorsports Park
6/22/2019 Wayne County Speedway (6/23 rain date)
6/28/2019 Jacksonville Speedway
6/29/2019 Dirt Oval @ Route 66
7/6/2019 Sharon Speedway
7/12/2019 Utica-Rome Speedway
7/13/2019 Orange County Fair Speedway
7/14/2019 Lebanon Valley Speedway
7/26/2019 Jackson Motorplex
7/27/2019 Knoxville Raceway
7/28/2019 34 Raceway
8/16/2019 I-96 Speedway
8/17/2019 Plymouth Speedway
8/22/2019 Grandview Speedway
8/23/2019 Williams Grove Speedway
8/24/2019 Lincoln Speedway
8/25/2019 BAPS Motor Speedway
8/30/2019 Attica Raceway Park
8/31/2019 Attica Raceway Park
9/1/2019 Wayne County Speedway (9/2 rain date)
9/6/2019 Port Royal Speedway
9/7/2019 Port Royal Speedway (9/8 rain date)
9/13/2019 Atomic Speedway
9/14/2019 Atomic Speedway (9/15 rain date)
9/21/2019 Lincoln Speedway
9/22/2019 Hagerstown Speedway
9/28/2019 Eldora Speedway (9/29 rain date)

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions welcomes Ollie’s Bargain Outlet as title sponsor for 2019

Mobil 1 returns as presenting sponsor

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (November 20, 2018) - Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, one of America’s largest retailers of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, will join the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019 as the official title sponsor, fueling one of the nation’s most historic, as well as prestigious, touring winged sprint car series.

“We are thrilled to have Ollie’s Bargain Outlet join the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019. Just like the Ollie’s brand is synonymous with bargains, sprint car racing represents a real value to its loyal fans. We are privileged to have Ollie’s join the All Star Family,” Tony Stewart said, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “I’m confident we can do our part in representing Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at the highest level, as well as showcase their brand to fans and racers from across the country. I am very much looking forward to meeting a lot of fans at Ollie’s stores in the coming years.”

Founded in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s roots are instilled in a sprint car hotbed. Ollie’s has grown to 303 locations in 23 states, offering real bargain prices in every department, from housewares to sporting goods to flooring and food. Ollie’s buyers scour the world looking for closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer refurbished goods, and irregulars.

“We are honored to be associated with the All Star Circuit of Champions,” said Mark Butler, President and CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. “Founded in Central Pennsylvania, sprint car racing is certainly a part of our local community. The sprint car fan base has always been a supporter of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. We hope to mold a strong relationship with Tony Stewart’s All Stars, as well as build an everlasting relationship with their fans from all parts of the country.”

In addition, Mobil 1, the official synthetic motor oil brand of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will return in 2019 as the official presenting sponsor.

“Sprint car racing is not only one of the most competitive and exciting forms of racing in the world, it is also extremely demanding on teams, cars and engines,” said Christian Flathman, global motorsports and sponsorship advisor at ExxonMobil. “Week in and week out, teams in this series hit the road to compete throughout the country. Our scientists and engineers work every day to make sure that Mobil 1 will not only help teams get their trucks and haulers to the race, but help them get their sprint cars to victory lane at the track.”

A connection that dates back nearly five decades, motorsports continues to form a key element in ExxonMobil’s heritage and pedigree, constantly pushing ahead with new technological advances to improve their range of oils and lubricants. Its relationship with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions will ensure an important grassroots presence, which is a building block to many of the world’s leading motorsports divisions.

The entire 2019 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be released during the last week of November. The season will ignite officially with action in the Sunshine State beginning with a stop at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala. The first night of competition is scheduled for Thursday, January 31.

 

 

Tech Official Eric Walls to become All Star Series Director in 2019

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (November 13, 2018) - After serving four seasons as the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 Technical Director, Central Pennsylvania transplant Eric Walls will now switch roles and takeover Series Director duties, effective immediately.

Walls, who joined the All Star staff as Technical Director just after Tony Stewart purchased the Series in 2015, will bring experience and passion to the director’s chair in 2019, hoping to utilize prior experiences to lead the All Star Circuit of Champions down a path of success.

“It is an honor to be promoted to this role. I’m confident I can do my part in representing the Series at the highest level,” Eric Walls explained, who will head race day operations for the All Star Circuit of Champions including race control. “I’ve had the privilege of being able to surround myself with great people, as well as a great organization. They believe in me and my abilities and I am more than excited to get started.”

In addition to his experience as Technical Director for the All Star Circuit of Champions - the head of pre-race technical inspection, as well as an on-track assistant to race control - Walls has been an active consultant to much of the sprint car world, helping administer premier events such as the Sprint Car World Championship at Mansfield Motor Speedway and the Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway.

With only the annual award ceremony left on the 2018 calendar, the All Star Circuit of Champions will activate their 2019 campaign with a trip to the Sunshine State. Tentative Florida plans include visiting Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, as well as Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, each during the early weeks of February.

The season will kick-start officially on January 31 at Bubba Raceway Park.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

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#GYATKExtravaganza cancelled; Aaron Reutzel, Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports earn All Star driver and owner titles

KOKOMO, Ind. (October 7, 2018) - Unfortunately, heavily saturated grounds from the precipitation received on Saturday evening has forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Kokomo Speedway officials to cancel the #GYATKExtravaganza/All Star season finale at ‘Indiana’s Baddest Bullring.’

Track officials were expecting the facility to dry during the overnight hours and into Sunday morning, but the amount of rain received was too much to withstand. The event will not be rescheduled.

With all events concluded, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel, a nine-time winner during All Star Circuit of Champions competition, will be crowned the 2018 All Star Driver Champion. The title is a first-ever for the Texan, ending his 2018 campaign with a lavish 30 top ten finishes in 41 feature starts, 21 of them within the top five. Reutzel’s ninth and final victory occurred on the highbanks of Eldora Speedway during 4-Crown Nationals weekend.

Aaron Reutzel’s season performance also translated into an Owner Championship for Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports. For their efforts, the team will receive a $50,000 top prize.

FINAL All Star Circuit of Champions Owner Standings: - Team/Primary Driver 1. Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Aaron Reutzel - 5462 2. Tom Buch Racing/Paul McMahan - 5430 3. Gaerte-Norman/Carson Macedo - 5398 4. Hunter Racing/Chad Kemenah - 5318 5. Destiny Motorsports/Brock Zearfoss - 5068 6. Premier Motorsports/Dave Blaney - 5016 7. Michael McGhee/Ryan Smith - 5010 8. Dave Jessup Racing/Cale Conley - 4736 9. Brandon Spithaler/Brandon Spithaler - 4410 10. Travis Esh/Tyler Esh - 4164

FINAL All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: 1. Aaron Reutzel - 5462 2. Carson Macedo - 5398 3. Chad Kemenah - 5318 4. Paul McMahan - 5174 5. Dave Blaney - 5016 6. Cale Conley - 4736 7. Brandon Spithaler - 4410 8. Tyler Esh - 4164 9. Jac Haudenschild - 4042 10. Parker Price-Miller - 3994

 

 

The 2018 All Star season will conclude with #GYATKExtravaganza at Kokomo Speedway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 3, 2018) - The 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 Driver Championship, as well as the 2018 All Star Owner Championship, will be decided at ‘Indiana’s Baddest Bullring’ - Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Ind., on Saturday, October 6.

The ‘Get Your Ass To Kokomo Extravaganza’ (#GYATKExtravaganza), the second and final Hoosier State appearance for the traveling All Stars in 2018, will headline action at the northern Indiana quarter-mile on Saturday night, concluding a near-nine month All Star campaign complete with events in nine states across much of the Midwest and Northeast. The season ignited officially with action in sunny, northern Florida on February 1.

Despite weather wreaking havoc during most recent attempts, Tony Stewart’s All Stars have visited Kokomo Speedway on 24 occasions throughout Series history, most recently making the trek in 2016 for two nights of Dirt Classic Indiana competition on July 22 & 23. St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu is the most recent to ‘park it’ in Kokomo victory lane, earning the Dirt Classic Indiana title worth $12,500. With plans to defend his All Star triumph, Abreu will return to Kokomo Speedway on Saturday night for the season-ending Extravaganza.

As an added bonus for open wheel fans across the map, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint Cars will also be on the evening card at ‘Indiana’s Baddest Bullring,’ For those who cannot attend the sprint car doubleheader, Speed Shift TV will be on hand to capture all of the action, as well as offer a live pay-per-view internet broadcast for purchase. Those seeking additional information should visit Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Aaron Reutzel and Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports will enter the Kokomo Speedway All Star finale in sole control of the Driver Championship and Owner Championship, respectively. Considering Reutzel’s current point lead in the driver chase that equals 64 markers over Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo, simply taking the green on Saturday night will lock up the All Star Driver Championship. With provisionals still available for Aaron Reutzel, the driver title is all but a guarantee.

The All Star Circuit of Champions owner chase is a little more complicated. Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports’ cushion over Tom Buch Racing is a mere-32 points. If Paul McMahan, Buch’s primary wheelman for the 2018 season, is able to win the #GYATKExtravaganza at Kokomo Speedway, Aaron Reutzel, the full-time ace for Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports, will have to finish 15th or better to clinch the title for BMR, 16th to tie. With that said, Reutzel owns the tiebreaker which is the highest number of wins on the season; nine including a recent victory at Eldora Speedway on September 22.

The 2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Owner Championship is worth $50,000.

Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Ind., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 6. Hot laps will begin at 6 p.m. with qualifying time trials and racing to follow. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Kokomo Speedway live on the Web at www.kokomospeedway.net. If weather becomes a conflict, the All Star Circuit of Champions will utilize the previously scheduled rain date of Sunday, October 7.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Eldora Speedway on 9/22/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 5462 2. Carson Macedo - 5398 3. Chad Kemenah - 5318 4. Paul McMahan - 5174 5. Dave Blaney - 5016 6. Cale Conley - 4736 7. Brandon Spithaler - 4410 8. Tyler Esh - 4164 9. Jac Haudenschild - 4042 10. Parker Price-Miller - 3994

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions ready to invade Eldora Speedway for historic Four Crown Nationals

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 20, 2018) - Two events remain on the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule, a return to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track included.

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will help the All Star Circuit of Champions close down a season, as well as define a champion, this Saturday night, September 22, as America’s Series returns to The Big E for the 37th running of the Four Crown Nationals. Joining USAC’s premier divisions which includes the USAC National Sprints, Midgets, and Silver Crown Series, the All Stars will make up the fourth and final division of the coveted Four Crown Nationals program, chasing a grand prize equaling $5,000.

Although the Eldora visit does not wrap up the All Star season completely, it does end a busy September schedule for the traveling Series, as well as give fans one last chance to witness the All Stars in the Buckeye State.

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will conclude the 2018 season, officially, on Saturday, October 6, at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana.

Chasing a first-ever All Star Circuit of Champions title, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel is just two starts away from clinching that historic feat. Although the title is far from locked, Reutzel will enter the Eldora Speedway gates as the current All Star Circuit of Champions driver leader, as well as the current primary wheel man for All Star owner points leader, Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports. The driver title is important, but clinching a championship for Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports is just as crucial, as the owner championship awards a top prize equaling $50,000.

The aforementioned championship battles are tight heading into the final two rounds with only 16 points separating Reutzel from Carson Macedo in the driver standings. If that is not close enough, Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports holds a mere-eight point advantage in the current owner chase, barely holding back Paul McMahan’s entry owned and operated by Tom Buch.

A campaign padded by victory, Reutzel has amassed eight wins during All Star Circuit of Champions competition in 2018, three more than the second-leading winner Carson Macedo, who has five including three in the state of the New York. In fact, all drivers within the top-five of the current All Star driver championship have earned victories this season; Reutzel (8), Macedo (5), Kemenah (2), McMahan (2), and Dave Blaney (1).

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will open pit gates at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 4:30 p.m., followed by hot laps beginning with USAC at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Selinsgrove Speedway on 9/15/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 5312 2. Carson Macedo - 5296 3. Chad Kemenah - 5198 4. Paul McMahan - 5048 5. Dave Blaney - 4878 6. Cale Conley - 4620 7. Brandon Spithaler - 4320 8. Tyler Esh - 4056 9. Jac Haudenschild - 3952 10. Parker Price-Miller - 3848

 

 

Ryan Smith wins thriller at Selinsgrove Speedway for $10,000 payday

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (September 15, 2018) - Holding off a hard charging Freddie Rahmer, the ‘Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith put fans on their feet on Saturday night in Central Pennsylvania, ultimately earning a first-ever Jim Nace Memorial/National Open victory at Selinsgrove Speedway.

For Smith, the route to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane was not only challenging for the driver, but also challenging for the crew, as the team discovered a hole in the right-rear tire during an open red just before the midpoint of the 30-lap main event. Despite the setback, Smith and his team prevailed, eventually leading every lap to score the $10,000 payday.

The All Star victory, aboard the Mike McGhee & Associates No. 11, was Smith’s second of the 2018 season and his eighth overall with the Series. Freddie Rahmer held on to finish, just ahead of Brian Brown, Lucas Wolfe and TJ Stutts.

“This is all because of the crew guys standing behind me,” an elated Ryan Smith said in victory lane. “We started on this thing in May. We struggled some at first, but we kept getting faster and faster and now here we are in September with a big win. They work their butts off, that’s for sure. I definitely wouldn’t be standing here without their hard work and support.”

Ryan Smith and TJ Stutts led the field to green on Saturday night at Selinsgrove Speedway. Although Smith was able to get the initial jump, it was Salfordville, Pennsylvania’s Freddie Rahmer who was making the early moves, actually advancing from eighth to fifth by the time the leaders crossed under the flagstand to complete the first circuit.

The top-five remained unchanged until the main event’s first caution appeared on lap six for a slowing Michael Walter. When green flag action returned, Freddie Rahmer made another move toward the front, this time driving around Lucas Wolfe to take the fourth spot. Just three circuits later, Rahmer pounced again, this time taking the third position from TJ Stutts.

Traffic came into play for the first time on lap 13 which slowed Smith’s pace at the front of the field, ultimately allowing Brian Brown, who raced in the runner-up spot the entire distance, and Rahmer to catch Smith in a hurry. The very next circuit, Rahmer advanced in the running order yet again, this time beating Brian Brown in a drag race off of turn four to complete lap 14. A caution on lap 15 for a slowing Tyler Esh halted the feature field yet again allowing Rahmer to catch his breath. Due to the number of combined laps completed, the main event’s second caution resulted in a fuel stop.

During the five minute open red stop, Ryan Smith’s team noticed a hole in their right-rear tire. Instead of replacing the tire and forfeiting the lead, the team decided to plug the hole and attempt to finish the final 16 circuits. The decision proved to be worth $10,000, but not without a fight from Freddie Rahmer.

The field returned to green with Ryan Smith in control once again over Rahmer, Brown, Wolfe and Stutts. Although the action was limited for the next few circuits, it was what happened after the feature’s third and final caution on lap 23 that created the stir at the front of the field. When the green lights kicked back on, so did Freddie Rahmer, instantly applying pressure on Smith as the pair completed lap 23. By lap 24, Rahmer was all over the ‘Kunkletown Kid,’ actually pulling even with Smith to create a side-by-side battle for the lead.

Although the wheel-to-wheel battle ended in Smith’s favor, Rahmer was far from raising the white flag. The recent All Star winner at Port Royal Speedway threw everything he had at Smith for the next three circuits, pounding the cushion as Smith ran the bottom, nearly driving around Smith in turn four on three consecutive occasions. Despite Rahmer’s mad attempts, Smith prevailed, eventually pulling away to a 1.3 second advantage at the final checkers.

“I really wasn’t sure where to go there after that last restart,” Ryan Smith explained. “During the fuel stop, my crew was actually telling me to run the bottom, but I was so comfortable running the top. I knew Freddie [Rahmer] was going to be good, but if he was that good, he was going to have to drive around me.”

Only two events remain on the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule including a stop at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, September 22. Joining all three divisions of USAC, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will help headline the 37th running of the 4-Crown Nationals which will also feature the USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprint Cars and the USAC Silver Crown Series. The 4-Crown Nationals weekend at The Big E will actually begin on Friday, September 21, with World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series competition.

Those seeking more news and notes regarding the 4-Crown Nationals blockbuster at Eldora Speedway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Selinsgrove Speedway - September 15, 2018: Jim Nace Memorial/36th Annual National Open EMi Driver’s Meeting: 31 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brian Brown - 16.159 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 15.876 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lucas Wolfe Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Greg Hodnett Mobil 1 Heat #4: Dave Blaney JE Pistons Dash #1: Ryan Smith WIX Filters Dash #2: TJ Stutts Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cale Conley Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Freddie Rahmer (+6) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.876; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 15.992; 3. 44-Trey Starks, 16.211; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.351; 5. 5T-Tyler Reeser, 16.390; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.439; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.664; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 99.000

Group (B) 1. 11-Ryan Smith, 16.087; 2. 11T-TJ Stutts, 16.091; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.149; 4. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.405; 5. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 16.490; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo, 16.618; 7. 11S-Jim Shuster, 16.823; 8. 10-Joe Kata, 17.437

Group (C) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.158; 2. 33-Jared Esh, 16.214; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.228; 4. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.255; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 16.275; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 16.500; 7. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 16.663; 8. 9-Ryan Linder, 17.024

Group (D) 1. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 16.092; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.133; 3. 70-Dave Blaney, 16.177; 4. 29-Jason Shultz, 16.219; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.292; 6. 49-Mallie Shuster, 16.972; 7. 33W-Michael Walter, 17.122

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 7. 5T-Tyler Reeser [5]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 24-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts [3]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 5. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 6. 11S-Jim Shuster [7]; 7. 10-Joe Kata [8]; 8. 20-Ryan Taylor [1]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 27-Greg Hodnett [2]; 2. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt [1]; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 5. 33-Jared Esh [3]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 7. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [7]; 8. 9-Ryan Linder [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [5]; 5. 29-Jason Shultz [1]; 6. 33W-Michael Walter [7]; 7. 49-Mallie Shuster [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 11T-TJ Stutts [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 5. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [5]; 3. 33W-Michael Walter [4]; 4. 9-Ryan Linder [8]; 5. 10-Joe Kata [7]; 6. 49-Mallie Shuster [6]; 7. 11S-Jim Shuster [3]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 5. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach [14]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 11. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 12. 29-Jason Shultz [18]; 13. 3G-Carson Macedo [16]; 14. 70-Dave Blaney [7]; 15. 39M-Anthony Macri [15]; 16. 7K-Cale Conley [21]; 17. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [19]; 18. 33-Jared Esh [17]; 19. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [22]; 20. 4-Brock Zearfoss [12]; 21. 35-Tyler Esh [20]; 22. 9-Ryan Linder [24]; 23. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt [10]; 24. 33W-Michael Walter [23] Lap Leaders: Ryan Smith (1-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Selinsgrove Speedway on 9/15/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 5312 2. Carson Macedo - 5296 3. Chad Kemenah - 5198 4. Paul McMahan - 5048 5. Dave Blaney - 4878 6. Cale Conley - 4620 7. Brandon Spithaler - 4320 8. Tyler Esh - 4056 9. Jac Haudenschild - 3952 10. Parker Price-Miller - 3848

 

 

Carson Macedo on top at Outlaw Speedway

DUNDEE, N.Y. (September 14, 2018) - Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo has certainly become fond of the state of New York, now with three Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories in the Empire State, his third of the year accomplished in fantastic fashion during action at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on Friday evening.

Macedo, driver of the familiar Gaerte/Norman No. 3G, earned his trip to victory lane with less than two circuits remaining, utilizing a slide job through turns three and four to gain the advantage over race-long leader, Ryan Smith. The $5,000 payday bumped Macedo’s All Star win count to six during his young, but storied career, five occurring during the 2018 season.

Ryan Smith chased the former Gold Cup and King of the West champion to the final checkers after leading the first 28 circuits, followed by Aaron Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss and Paul McMahan.

“We are starting to like these small, slick race tracks,” Carson Macedo explained, who also owns New York victories at Stateline Speedway and Weedsport Speedway. “I just can’t thank my team and all of my supporters enough for their hard work this year. Joe Gaerte, Tim and Cindy Norman; they do a great job with this race car. They make my job easy.”

Carson Macedo’s march toward the front started right from the drop of the initial green, actually advancing from sixth to third before the first lap was complete. Although not advancing another position until lap 25, Macedo pressured the two front-runners, Aaron Reutzel and Ryan Smith, on multiple occasions, using a restart after the main event’s first and only caution on lap 15 to set-up his eventual takeover.

By lap 21, the top-three encountered traffic once again which eventually erased all of Ryan Smith’s advantage. Using slower cars as a roadblock, Macedo capitalized and worked by Aaron Reutzel for second before the completion of lap 25. Continuing to use the topside as a momentum boost, Macedo reeled Smith in to a car-length by the completion of lap 28. As the pair approached turn one, Macedo dived to the bottom of the speedway with the intent to sneak by Smith, only to turn the denied takeover attempt into a side-by-side battle for the lead. As the pair reached turn three, Macedo tried to slide Smith once again, but this time his attempt succeeded, soon crossing under the white flag with Smith and Reutzel in tow.

The final circuit remained unchanged with Macedo crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory equaling just over one second.

“I was getting a ton of side bite. I knew I was really good through the top of three and four, so when I got a run on Ryan [Smith], I figured I better go ahead and give it a shot,” Macedo explained. “It all worked out.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their New York/Pennsylvania road trip with a stop at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pa., on Saturday, September 15. Awarding a $10,000 top prize, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will headline the Jim Nace Memorial/36th Annual National Open; the final Pennsylvania appearance for the All Star Circuit of Champions of 2018.

Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pa., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 15. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Jim Nace Memorial/National Open worth $10,000 should visit Selinsgrove Speedway live on the Web at www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Outlaw Speedway - September 14, 2018:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 21 entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Ryan Smith - 11.540 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.590 seconds **NTR
Ford Performance Heat #1: Brock Zearfoss
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Gerard McIntyre
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carl Bowser
JE Pistons Dash: Ryan Smith
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Carson Macedo
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tony Stewart (+8)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11-Ryan Smith, 11.596; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.747; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 11.808; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.816; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.926; 6. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.014; 7. 33-Michael Bauer, 12.445

Group (B)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.849; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.118; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.129; 4. 2L-Sye Lynch, 12.197; 5. 29-Dan Shetler, 12.283; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore, 12.311; 7. 9-Ryan Linder, 12.392

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.590; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.884; 3. 11C-Carl Bowser, 12.134; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.439; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.565; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 12.850; 7. iO7-Mark Coldren, 13.806

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 4-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 33-Michael Bauer [7]; 7. 70-Dave Blaney [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 4. 29-Dan Shetler [5]; 5. 2L-Sye Lynch [1]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [6]; 7. 9-Ryan Linder [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 11C-Carl Bowser [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 7. IO7-Mark Coldren [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 2. 11C-Carl Bowser [1]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 4-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [14]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 9. 7K-Cale Conley [13]; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 11. 70-Dave Blaney [19]; 12. 11C-Carl Bowser [2]; 13. 49H-Bradley Howard [10]; 14. 29-Dan Shetler [12]; 15. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 16. 2L-Sye Lynch [15]; 17. 33-Michael Bauer [17]; 18. 91-Anthony Fiore [16]; 19. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 20. 9-Ryan Linder [20]; 21. IO7-Mark Coldren [21] Lap Leaders: Ryan Smith (1-28), Carson Macedo (29, 30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Outlaw Speedway on 9/14/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 5184
2. Carson Macedo - 5172
3. Chad Kemenah - 5060
4. Paul McMahan - 4918
5. Dave Blaney - 4756
6. Cale Conley - 4502
7. Brandon Spithaler - 4230
8. Jac Haudenschild - 3952
9. Tyler Esh - 3948
10. Parker Price-Miller - 3848

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 will visit Outlaw and Selinsgrove during two-day road trip

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 12, 2018) - Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will return to New York and Pennsylvania during their upcoming weekend schedule, first setting aim on an oval just south of the Finger Lakes in Central New York, followed by a return to Pennsylvania Posse Country. The weekend doubleheader will award a total winner’s share equaling $15,000 which includes a $10,000 payday for the winner of the Jim Nace Memorial/36th Annual National Open at Selinsgrove Speedway.

Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, N.Y., will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions for the second time of 2018 on Friday evening, September 14. Certainly one of the most exciting ovals in the Empire State, Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan was the victor during the first All Star visit of the season, holding off Gettysburg’s own Danny Dietrich and six-time All Star champion, Chad Kemenah.

As an added bonus for fans, Tony Stewart, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, will join his Series during action on Friday night hunting for his second All Star victory of the season and another $5,000 top prize.

The All Star Circuit of Champions have certainly made their presence known in the Keystone State, but that will all come to an end this Saturday night, September 15, as the traveling All Stars are set to make their final Pennsylvania appearance of the 2018 season. Selinsgrove Speedway, less than an hour northeast from their recent ‘Speed Palace’ appearance in Port Royal, will welcome the traveling bunch for the Jim Nace Memorial/36th Annual National Open. The marquee event will award a $10,000 top prize; an award taken by ‘Blackjack’ Brian Brown in 2017.

In actuality, Pennsylvania will not be the only state to host the All Star Circuit of Champions for the final time of 2018 this weekend, as New York will host the All Stars for the last time on Friday during their invasion of Dundee. Only two events will remain on the 2018 All Star campaign once action at Outlaw and Selinsgrove is complete; Eldora Speedway on September 22 and Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway on October 6.

A battle that will stretch down to the wire, Aaron Reutzel and Carson Macedo will enter the All Star doubleheader with only 18 markers separating the two, Reutzel with the upper hand heading into Outlaw Speedway. Although Reutzel doubles Macedo in the win column, eight and four victories, respectively, it has been Macedo’s consistency and ability to finish races that has kept the Lemoore, California-native in the title hunt. Aaron Reutzel bettered Macedo during their first visit to Outlaw Speedway on June 8, crossing under the final checkers fourth in the running order just four spots ahead of Macedo.

Although currently third in the championship standings and 110 points behind Aaron Reutzel, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah is certainly not out of championship contention. The six-time and defending Series champion hopes to catch Reutzel and Macedo off-guard during the next two events and capitalize on any mistakes the pair may make. Paul McMahan and Dave Blaney will enter the weekend fourth and fifth in the championship chase, respectively.

Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, N.Y., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 14. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Outlaw Speedway live on the Web at www.outlawspeedwayllc.com.

Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pa., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 15. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Jim Nace Memorial/National Open worth $10,000 should visit Selinsgrove Speedway live on the web at www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.

 

 

Mother Nature washes out Tuscarora 50

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 8, 2018) - Despite an attempt to outrun incoming wet weather by starting approximately 90 minutes earlier than previously scheduled, Mother Nature prevailed and made an appearance just after the first Tuscarora 50 heat race was called to staging.

With light to moderately heavy rain saturating the Port Royal Speedway surface, mixed with a forecast predicting heavy amounts of precipitation throughout the overnight hours, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Port Royal Speedway officials were left with no choice but to postpone the 51st running of the Tuscarora 50 until tomorrow - Sunday, September 9. The program will start from scratch with hot laps beginning at 5 p.m.

Trey Starks set the evening’s overall fast time before the rain took over. There were 53 cars entered for action.

In case you missed the action from Port Royal Speedway, MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018, was on hand to capture all of the action from the Night Before The Tuscarora 50. The Night Before The Tuscarora 50 will air on MAVTV Motorsports Network on Sunday, October 14, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Those wanting to learn more about MAVTV Motorsports Network should visit MAVTV live on the Web at www.mavtv.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Port Royal Speedway on 9/7/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4950 2. Carson Macedo - 4932 3. Chad Kemenah - 4840 4. Paul McMahan - 4688 5. Dave Blaney - 4538 6. Cale Conley - 4280 7. Brandon Spithaler - 4004 8. Jac Haudenschild - 3952 9. Parker Price-Miller - 3848 10. Tyler Esh - 3738

 

 

Freddie Rahmer earns Night Before The Tuscarora 50 win at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (September 7, 2018) - Snapping a Lance Dewease win streak of five consecutive Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories at the Juniata County Fairgrounds half-mile, Salfordville, Pennsylvania’s Freddie Rahmer is a main event winner at Port Royal Speedway, holding off a pair of Pennsylvania hotshoes for the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 presented by Tedd Reitz crown worth $5,000.

Although dominate for much of the 30 turned 31-lap main event, Rahmer would earn his place on the coveted Port Royal Speedway victory lane platform in dramatic fashion, forced to hold back the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer and the ‘Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith during a green-white-checkered finish. Rahmer prevailed, ultimately driving away from Shaffer, Smith, Brock Zearfoss, and Lance Dewease to the final checkers. The victory, his second All Star Circuit of Champions triumph of the season, was Rahmer’s first-ever at the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace.’

“This feels great. I knew if we got the car where it needed to be, we were going to be good,” Freddie Rahmer said in victory lane, driver of the Leffler Energy No. 51R. “There are so many parts of the night that need to go together to make this happen, the dash draw included. You can’t let up when you have a guy like Tim Shaffer behind you. I just want to thank everyone who helps on the car. We have a guy helping us who lives right around here. It’s cool to win this for him.”

After a caution during the initial start for a slowing Trey Starks, the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 presented by Tedd Reitz main event was officially underway with the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer earning the early advantage, racing by the flagstand for the first time with Freddie Rahmer and Ryan Smith in tow. Shaffer led the first six circuits undisturbed, eventually reaching the back of the field for the first time on lap seven.

As traffic intensified, so did the battle for the lead. Cutting down on Shaffer’s advantage in the hurry, Freddie Rahmer used traffic to his advantage and closed the gap to a car-length as the leaders checked off lap eight. As the lead duo entered turn one on lap nine, Rahmer pounced, diving to the bottom of the speedway in an attempt to slide Shaffer for the lead. Although Shaffer was able to cut back underneath Rahmer to regain control, Rahmer did not lose focus, eventually chasing Shaffer down the backstretch before sliding the Aliquippa, Pa., native once again in turns three and four, this time making the move stick.

Although forced to slow for cautions on laps 10, 13, and 21, the only true challenge for Rahmer after working to the lead was on lap 30 when the field was forced to halt once again, this time for a slowing Jared Esh, ultimately turning the situation into an open red to allow teams to add fuel. The caution erased a near-three second advantage for Rahmer.

Due to All Star rules mandating that a feature must be finished with two consecutive green flag laps, the ensuing restart resulted in a green-white-checkered restart, planting the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ on Rahmer’s back bumper.

On the restart, Shaffer dived to the bottom of turns one and two forcing Rahmer up the track. Although the move looked convincing, Rahmer held on, powering back to comfortable advantage as the pair raced down the backstretch. The 31st and final circuit proved to be much like the rest; all Freddie Rahmer at the front of the field, eventually crossing under the final checkers with Tim Shaffer and Ryan Smith in tow.

“Timmy [Shaffer] was getting loose there at the beginning. I was lucky to be able to get by him in traffic,” Rahmer continued. “I could feel that I was starting to get low on fuel there at the end, then the red flag came out. I got lucky there. That was still too many shots for Shaffer to get by me. I need to do a better job on my restarts. If you have clean air, you can really build some speed. It means so much to win this race.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will return to the ‘Speed Palace’ tomorrow evening, Saturday, September 8, for the 51st running of the Tuscarora 50 awarding a $51,000 top prize.

Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa., will have pit gates open most of the day on Saturday, September 8. The All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 4:30 p.m. followed by hot laps at 5 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit the ‘Speed Palace’ live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

For those who cannot make the trip to Port Royal Speedway for the 51st running of the Tuscarora 50, Speed Shift TV will have a live pay-per-view internet broadcast available for purchase. Those interested should visit Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

In addition, MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018, will be on hand to capture all of the action from Tuscarora 50 weekend. MAVTV Motorsports Network will air the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 and the Tuscarora 50 on consecutive Sundays beginning October 14. The Night Before The Tuscarora 50 will air on October 14 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., followed by the Tuscarora 50 on October 21 during the exact same time slots. Those wanting to learn more about MAVTV Motorsports Network should visit MAVTV live on the Web at www.mavtv.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - September 7, 2018:
The Night Before The Tuscarora 50 presented by Tedd Reitz
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 46 entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Gerard McIntyre - 15.864 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Lance Dewease - 15.347 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Jared Esh
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Robbie Kendall
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Freddie Rahmer
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Anthony Fiore
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Mike Wagner
JE Pistons Dash #1: Tim Shaffer
Wix Filters Dash #2: Freddie Rahmer
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Gio Scelzi
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Freddie Rahmer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Aaron Reutzel (+14)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 21-Brian Brown, 15.450; 2. 1-Logan Wagner, 15.506; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 15.645; 4. 33-Jared Esh, 15.663; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.804; 6. 3H-Matt Campbell, 15.936; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.936; 8. 27S-Adrian Shaffer, 16.080; 9. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.145; 10. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.155

Group (B)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.347; 2. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.423; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.434; 4. 44-Trey Starks, 15.450; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 15.623; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.645; 7. 70-Dave Blaney, 15.890; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 16.977; 9. 39-Eric Parker, 99.180

Group (C)
1. 27-Greg Hodnett, 15.523; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi, 15.538; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts, 15.669; 4. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 15.701; 5. 39H-Cory Haas, 15.720; 6. 35S-Justin Henderson, 15.744; 7. 44H-Joey Hershey, 15.788; 8. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.923; 9. 75-Nicole Bower, 15.991

Group (D)
1. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 15.572; 2. 2-AJ Flick, 15.621; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.660; 4. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 15.746; 5. 55-Mike Wagner, 15.767; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.798; 7. 29-Jason Shultz, 15.887; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.916; 9. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.926

Group (E)
1. 5-Dylan Cisney, 15.608; 2. 38-Steve Buckwalter, 15.692; 3. 21M-Brian Montieth, 15.761; 4. 91-Anthony Fiore, 15.820; 5. 5T-Tyler Reeser, 15.864; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.086; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski, 16.182; 8. 51-John Garvin, 16.315; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman, 16.514

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 33-Jared Esh [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 1-Logan Wagner [3]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 6. 3H-Matt Campbell [6]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 20-Ryan Taylor [10]; 9. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 7. 70-Dave Blaney [7]; 8. 39-Eric Parker [9]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 55K-Robbie Kendall [1]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 3. 11T-TJ Stutts [2]; 4. 35S-Justin Henderson [6]; 5. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 6. 39H-Cory Haas [5]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [8]; 8. 44H-Joey Hershey [7]; 9. 75-Nicole Bower [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 4. 2-AJ Flick [3]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 6. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 7. 29-Jason Shultz [7]; 8. 55-Mike Wagner [5]; 9. 39M-Anthony Macri [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 91-Anthony Fiore [1]; 2. 21M-Brian Montieth [2]; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney [4]; 4. 38-Steve Buckwalter [3]; 5. 5T-Tyler Reeser [5]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 7. 73B-Brett Michalski [7]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 2. 91-Anthony Fiore [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 4. 21M-Brian Montieth [2]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [6]; 4. 33-Jared Esh [4]; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 2. 44H-Joey Hershey [2]; 3. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [7]; 4. 75-Nicole Bower [6]; 5. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]; 6. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 7. 51-John Garvin [4]; 8. 39-Eric Parker [5]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 24-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 5T-Tyler Reeser [5]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 7. 1R-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 8. 39H-Cory Haas [7]; 9. 3H-Matt Campbell [9]; 10. 29-Jason Shultz [11]; 11. 70-Dave Blaney [12]; 12. 7K-Cale Conley [13]; 13. 35-Tyler Esh [14]; 14. 55-Mike Wagner [16]; 15. 73B-Brett Michalski [15]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 17. 44H-Joey Hershey [17]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 4. 4-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 5. 69K-Lance Dewease [9]; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe [19]; 7. 21-Brian Brown [10]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [20]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [23]; 10. 1-Logan Wagner [14]; 11. 3G-Carson Macedo [22]; 12. 35S-Justin Henderson [17]; 13. 5-Dylan Cisney [12]; 14. 11T-TJ Stutts [13]; 15. 55-Mike Wagner [25]; 16. 33-Jared Esh [7]; 17. 10H-Chad Kemenah [21]; 18. 21M-Brian Montieth [6]; 19. 91-Anthony Fiore [3]; 20. 2-AJ Flick [15]; 21. 70-Dave Blaney [24]; 22. 5T-Tyler Reeser [26]; 23. 55K-Robbie Kendall [8]; 24. 38-Steve Buckwalter [16]; 25. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 26. 71-Gio Scelzi [18]; 27. 27-Greg Hodnett [27] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer (1-8), Freddie Rahmer (9-31) ** Green/white/checker restart forced main event to go extra lap.

**Greg Hodnett and Aaron Reutzel each involved in an accident during their respective dash. Their decision to move to a back-up car forced them to forfeit their A-main starting spots, hence each driver starting at the tail of the field, but ahead of the provisional starters.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Port Royal Speedway on 9/7/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4950
2. Carson Macedo - 4932
3. Chad Kemenah - 4840
4. Paul McMahan - 4688
5. Dave Blaney - 4538
6. Cale Conley - 4280
7. Brandon Spithaler - 4004
8. Jac Haudenschild - 3952
9. Parker Price-Miller - 3848
10. Tyler Esh - 3738

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions to invade the ‘Speed Palace’ for historic Tuscarora 50 weekend

MAVTV Motorsports Network will be on hand to capture both days of Tuscarora weekend for future broadcast

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (September 5, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and the world-renown Pennsylvania Posse will face-off yet again in the heart of the Keystone State, but this time battling head-to-head for one of sprint car racing’s most sought-after prizes; the Tuscarora 50.

Awarding a grand prize equaling $51,000 in 2018, the 51st running of the Tuscarora 50 will takeover Port Royal Speedway headlines on Friday and Saturday, September 7 & 8, and will be complete with two, full programs. Friday’s Night Before The Tuscarora 50 main event will award a $5,000 top prize and will utilize a standard All Star Circuit of Champions format. The Saturday night finale, capped-off with a 50-lap main event awarding the coveted $51,000 payday, will feature a unique format, but will still award All Star championship points. Saturday’s total purse stretches to a staggering $106,000.

Lance Dewease is on a roll at Port Royal Speedway during All Star Circuit of Champions competition and will enter the weekend as a heavy favorite. Full-time All Star competitors, including recent Labor Day Classic champion and Texas native Aaron Reutzel, will attempt to end Dewease’s winning streak of five straight All Star victories at the ‘Speed Palace’ including the Keith Kauffman Classic in April, as well as the 2017 Tuscarora 50 and the Night Before The Tuscarora 50. The $50,000 winner’s share in 2017 was the richest payday in Port Royal Speedway history, that until the 2018 winner’s share was announced.

Shining on home dirt, Kunkletown’s Ryan Smith, who eventually finished second in the 2017 All Star championship standings, finished second during Tuscarora 50 main event action a year ago. Recently appointed wheelman for Destiny Motorsports, Brock Zearfoss, finished third, followed by Lucas Wolfe and the ‘Madman’ Kerry Madsen. There were 66 entrants signed-in for competition.

Ahead by a mere 14 markers in the current All Star driver championship standings, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star charge into Central Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday. The former ASCS national champion turned All Star owns eight victories on the season, accompanied by 19 top-five finishes in 37 feature starts. Incidentally, Reutzel’s most recent trip to victory lane occurred in the Keystone State, earning the $5,000 top prize during Thunder Cup competition at Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 23.

With only 94 points separating the top three in the driver championship, the race for the title is far from over. Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo will enter Port Royal Speedway’s gates second in the title chase, followed by six-time and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah. Despite each driver trailing Reutzel in the win column, Macedo with four and Kemenah with two, the consistency is comparable. To date, Macedo and the Gaerte/Norman No. 3G entry have amassed 19 top-ten finishes, most recently earning a victory during the Dirt Classic Ohio finale at Attica Raceway Park on September 1. Kemenah, driver of the familiar Hunter Racing No. 10H, owns a Series-leading 21 top-five finishes and kicked-off the year by earning the All Star opener at Bubba Raceway Park on February 1.

Nashville’s Paul McMahan and High Point, North Carolina’s Dave Blaney currently sit third and fourth in the All Star driver championship, respectively, and own a combined total of three All Star Circuit of Champions victories on the year, McMahan leading the pair with two.

Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa., will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 7. The All Star drivers meeting, as well as hot laps, will share identical times on Friday and Saturday, September 7 & 8; 5:30 p.m. drivers meeting and 6:30 p.m. hot laps. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit the ‘Speed Palace’ live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

For those who cannot make the trip to Port Royal Speedway for Tuscarora 50 weekend, Speed Shift TV will have a live pay-per-view internet broadcast available for purchase beginning Friday. Those interested should visit Speed Shift TV live on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

In addition, MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018, will be on hand to capture all of the action from Tuscarora 50 weekend. MAVTV Motorsports Network will air the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 and the Tuscarora 50 on consecutive Sundays beginning October 14. The Night Before The Tuscarora 50 will air on October 14 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., followed by the Tuscarora 50 on October 21 in the exact same time slots. Those wanting to learn more about MAVTV Motorsports Network should visit MAVTV live on the Web at www.mavtv.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Wayne County Speedway on 9/2/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4818 2. Carson Macedo - 4804 3. Chad Kemenah - 4724 4. Paul McMahan - 4554 5. Dave Blaney - 4430 6. Cale Conley - 4190 7. Jac Haudenschild - 3952 8. Brandon Spithaler - 3914 9. Parker Price-Miller - 3848 10. Tyler Esh - 3648

 

 

Tim Shaffer earns Pete Jacobs Memorial title worth $10,000 at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (September 2, 2018) - An emotional victory for Demyan-Rudzik Racing crew chief, Cody Jacobs, the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer picked up right where he left off two days prior and earned his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory in three starts, this time earning the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial title at Wayne County Speedway worth $10,000.

Dominating the feature field once taking command for the first time on lap 18 of 35, the Aliquippa, Pa., native earned his 64th-career All Star Circuit of Champions victory from the outside of row four, battling his way into the top three as early as lap eight, eventually crossing under the final checkers ahead of the ‘Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith and rising star, Gio Scelzi. The win was Shaffer’s third of the 2018 season during All Star competition.

“Man, what an awesome race,” an excited Tim Shaffer said in Wayne County Speedway victory lane. “This place has always been kinda tough for me, but today being Cody’s [Jacobs] birthday, and this race honoring his great-grandfather, I really wanted to win it. This car was just awesome and I really drove the wheels off of it.”

“We were really close last year and ran second,” Cody Jacobs added, crew chief for the Demyan-Rudzik entry. “Like I said earlier tonight, this race isn’t just about the $10,000. I’m really happy to get it for my family. We’re having a great year and we have some great people behind us. Everyone seems to be really working together and they are giving us great equipment. I believe I’m working with one of the best in the world and as long as I am able to do my job, I think we’ll always be OK.”

Tim Shaffer’s path to victory lane was impressive. Although the first five laps were relatively quiet for the former All Star champion, Shaffer’s first big move of the evening occurred just after a lap six restart, actually picking up a pair of positions on lap eight that propelled Shaffer from fifth to third around Aaron Reutzel and Cap Henry.

Race leader and pole-sitter Ryan Smith, who survived an early duel with Aaron Reutzel for the top spot on lap three, escaped to a near-three second lead after the lap six caution. Although he seemed invincible out front, lapped traffic, which came into play for the first time with 12 laps in the books, proved to be Smith’s demise, allowing Gio Scelzi, who forced his way to second after the lap six caution, and Shaffer to close the gap in a hurry.

By lap 16, Scelzi, aboard the Indy Race Parts No. 71, was right on the tail tank of Smith with Shaffer in tow. Before caution flags could appear for the second time on lap 17, Shaffer had already worked his away around Scelzi to clinch the runner-up spot, thus setting up a restart with the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ right in Smith’s rearview mirror.

When green flag action returned, Shaffer was able to keep pace with Smith for the entire circuit, eventually setting up his winning move on lap 18. Using the turn two cushion, Shaffer got a great run down the backstretch and forced his way underneath Smith at the entrance of turn three. The move stuck, soon beating Smith in a drag race back to the flagstand to complete the 18th circuit.

Although the main event was halted on three more occasions for cautions on laps 20, 21, and 25, two of which for stoppages and ultimately an open red, Shaffer remained untouchable at the front of the field, extending his advantage to well over two seconds, twice. The main event’s final caution on lap 25 gave Shaffer a clear track and clean air to work with for the final 11 circuits. Although the leaders reached traffic again on lap 31, Shaffer proved to be too strong, never faltering and crossing under the final checkers by a comfortable margin of victory.

“The cautions do help a lot when they play into your favor, but we were good in dirty air, too,” Shaffer continued. “We’ve been really good all weekend. We kinda stumbled upon some things and they seem to be really working well for this RPM Chassis. Any win is huge right now. They seem to be getting harder and harder to get. We have some big money races coming up. Hopefully we can put ourselves in position and be up front.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of September with a visit to Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The ‘Speed Palace’ will host the traveling All Stars for two, full nights of competition beginning with the $5,000-to-win, Night Before The Tuscarora 50 program on Friday, September 7. The weekend will conclude with the 51st annual Tuscarora 50 awarding a $51,000 top prize on Saturday, September 8. Saturday’s total purse exceeds $100,000.

More news and notes regarding the 51st edition of the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway will be released in the near future. Fans are encouraged to stay alert online at www.allstartsprint.com, as well as on all of the available social media networks.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - September 2, 2018:
Pete Jacobs Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 15.120 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 15.043 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Lee Jacobs
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Hunter Schuerenberg
JE Pistons Dash #1: Ryan Smith
Wix Filters Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA B-Main: George Hobaugh
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler (+12)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 11n-Parker Price-Miller, 15.254; 2. 4L-Cap Henry, 15.322; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.368; 4. 97-Broc Martin, 15.469; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 15.478; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 15.619; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.798; 8. 9-Dean Jacobs, 15.821; 9. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 15.911

Group (B)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 15.141; 2. 5T-Travis Philo, 15.364; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker, 15.416; 4. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.458; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.532; 6. C1-Clay Riney, 15.633; 7. 38K-Trey Jacobs, 15.773; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.783; 9. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 15.921

Group (C)
1. 71-Gio Scelzi, 15.166; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.319; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.465; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 15.474; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.504; 6. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 15.504; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 16.109; 8. 4B-Steve Butler, 16.314; 9. 4K-Kris Davis, NT

Group (D)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.043; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 15.381; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.406; 4. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.462; 5. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 15.553; 6. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.656; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.877; 8. 23-Nick Patterson, 16.111

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 2. 4L-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 5. A79-Brandon Wimmer [5]; 6. 9M-Jordan Ryan [9]; 7. 97-Broc Martin [1]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 9. 9-Dean Jacobs [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 38K-Trey Jacobs [7]; 7. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [9]; 8. C1-Clay Riney [6]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 7. 70M-Henry Malcuit [7]; 8. 4B-Steve Butler [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 5M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 16-Danny Mumaw [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 8. 23-Nick Patterson [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 4L-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 2. 97-Broc Martin [1]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw [3]; 6. 9-Dean Jacobs [14]; 7. C1-Clay Riney [9]; 8. 23-Nick Patterson [11]; 9. 9M-Jordan Ryan [5]; 10. 38K-Trey Jacobs [4]; 11. 4B-Steve Butler [12]; 12. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [7]; 13. 70M-Henry Malcuit [8]; 14. 35-Tyler Esh [13]; 15. 4K-Kris Davis [15]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 4L-Cap Henry [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 7. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [15]; 9. 22C-Cole Duncan [9]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 11. 7K-Cale Conley [19]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 13. 8M-TJ Michael [23]; 14. 5M-Max Stambaugh [20]; 15. 70-Dave Blaney [13]; 16. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [11]; 17. 9M-Jordan Ryan [25]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 19. 4-Brock Zearfoss [18]; 20. 57X-Andrew Palker [12]; 21. 97-Broc Martin [22]; 22. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 23. A79-Brandon Wimmer [17]; 24. 40-George Hobaugh [21]; 25. 3-Jac Haudenschild [16] Lap Leaders: Ryan Smith (1), Aaron Reutzel (2), Ryan Smith (3-17), Tim Shaffer (18-35)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Wayne County Speedway on 9/2/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 4818
2. Carson Macedo - 4804
3. Chad Kemenah - 4724
4. Paul McMahan - 4554
5. Dave Blaney - 4430
6. Cale Conley - 4190
7. Jac Haudenschild - 3952
8. Brandon Spithaler - 3914
9. Parker Price-Miller - 3848
10. Tyler Esh - 3648

 

 

Carson Macedo claims Dirt Classic Ohio finale at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (September 1, 2018) - Close on so many occasions, Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo finally earned his way to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane at Attica Raceway Park, this team utilizing the pole position to score the 2018 Dirt Classic Ohio finale worth $5,000. For Macedo, the All Star triumph at the home of ‘Ohio’s Finest Racing’ bumped his career total to five with the Tony Stewart-owned organization, all of which taking shape at five different facilities.

Leading on two occasions during the 40-lap showstopper, Macedo earned the top spot for the second and final time on lap ten, ultimately crossing under the final checkers ahead of Cale Thomas, Tim Shaffer, Lee Jacobs, and Cap Henry.

“This is one of the hardest places in the world to win at, in my opinion,” Carson Macedo said in Attica Raceway Park victory lane, driver of the Gaerte/Norman No. 3G. “There are so many good, local teams that run here every week. They have a lot of laps here. We’ve been so fast during prior All Stars starts at Attica, but something always seems to go wrong, or something happens, or we have bad luck. To get the win tonight for my team is obviously really special. I have a blast driving their race car.”

Starting from the outside-pole position, Fairland, Indiana’s Cale Thomas earned the early jump to lead lap one over Carson Macedo and Craig Mintz. Thomas’ command ended just as quickly as it started, eventually slipping off-track at the exit of turn two and losing four spots. Macedo inherited the top spot after Thomas’ mishap, racing to the flagstand to complete lap two with Mintz, Lee Jacobs, Cap Henry, and Thomas in tow. Macedo escaped from the field rather quickly, increasing his advantage to a near-straightaway by the completion of lap five.

It would not take long before Mintz was able to race himself into the picture, chopping away at Macedo’s lead to a mere car length by lap eight. As the front-runners approached traffic for the first time, it was then when Mintz made his move for the top spot, actually getting a run on Macedo at the exit of turn two on lap nine. After a backstretch drag race ending in Mintz’s favor, Macedo attempted to return the favor by sliding Mintz in turns three and four. Showing experience, Mintz was able to turn the car back down the track and beat Macedo back to the flagstand to lead lap nine. Mintz’s command under green was short-lived as caution flags waved for the first time on lap ten. Despite taking a wild ride outside of turns one and two, Stuart Brubaker walked away unharmed.

Although losing the top spot to Mintz, Macedo wasted little time and regained control almost immediately, this time utilizing the single-file restart to slingshot around Mintz as the pair completed lap ten. Although an exciting turn of events, caution flags reappeared just two circuits later, once again erasing all momentum and setting up a single-file restart.

Green flag action returned soon enough with Macedo back in charge over Mintz, Thomas, Jacobs, and Henry. An open track gave Macedo an opportunity to escape from the field, but like in the early stages of the 40-lap program, Mintz eventually reeled-in the Gaerte/Norman entry, once again utilizing lapped cars to track down the leader.

From lap 18 until lap 22, Mintz did everything in his power to maneuver around Macedo in traffic, but the attempts never resulted in his favor. Perhaps his boldest attempt, a wicked slider through turns three and four on lap 21, was his best chance of regaining the lead from the Californian. The slider did not stick, allowing Macedo to maintain his momentum and escape from the field, once again.

From that point forward, it was all Macedo at the front of the field, actually running away to a near-five second lead just before caution flags flew for the final time on lap 35. The final six circuits were also flawless for Macedo, rim-riding the cushion to score the $5,000 payday. Cale Thomas chased Macedo to the final checkers, followed by Tim Shaffer, Lee Jacobs, and Cap Henry.

“It was cool to battle with Craig Mintz during parts of that race. Craig was the first person to give me a shot out here in a Ohio,” Macedo continued. “They allowed me to get some laps around these places and gain a little confidence. I’m forever grateful for him and his dad, Les. They are awesome people and to be able to battle with him is really special.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their Labor Day weekend triple-header with a visit to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday, September 2. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle Ohio’s finest during the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial, all vying for the $10,000 payday. Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms is the defending Pete Jacobs Memorial champion; his first-ever victory during All Star competition.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 2. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking more news regarding the $10,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Saturday, September 1, 2018: Dirt Classic Ohio EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 12.625 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 12.270 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Travis Philo All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cale Thomas Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Craig Mintz Mobil 1 Heat #4: Cap Henry JE Pistons Dash #1: Carson Macedo Wix Filters Dash #2: Cale Thomas Classic Ink USA B-Main: Ryan Smith Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Carson Macedo MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+10) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award) Qualifying

Group (A)

1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.450; 2. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 12.633; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.665; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.698; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.712; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.808; 7. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.931; 8. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.296; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler, NT

Group (B) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.315; 2. 71-Gio Scelzi, 12.363; 3. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.494; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.629; 5. 23-DJ Foos, 12.713; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.771; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.023; 8. 4H-Tracy Hines, 13.033; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.631

Group (C) 1. 35b-Stuart Brubaker, 12.295; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.466; 3. 97-Broc Martin, 12.523; 4. O9-Craig Mintz, 12.610; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.669; 6. 4K-Kody Kinser, 12.859; 7. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.895; 8. 20i-Kesley Ivy, 13.288

Group (D) 1. 11n-Parker Price-Miller, 12.270; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.455; 3. 4L-Cap Henry, 12.476; 4. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.572; 5. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.628; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.715; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron, 12.903; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.968

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 4. 4-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 7. 5R-Byron Reed [7]; 8. 49-Shawn Dancer [8]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 16-Chris Andrews [2]; 5. 23-DJ Foos [5]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker [7]; 8. 4H-Tracy Hines [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. O9-Craig Mintz [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 3. 97-Broc Martin [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 7. 4K-Kody Kinser [6]; 8. 20I-Kesley Ivy [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 4L-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 3. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron [7]; 7. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 5. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 4L-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker [9]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [8]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 8. 49-Shawn Dancer [13]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 10. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 11. 20I-Kesley Ivy [12]; 12. 4K-Kody Kinser [7]; 13. 4H-Tracy Hines [11]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 5. 4L-Cap Henry [6]; 6. 71-Gio Scelzi [11]; 7. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 9. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 10. 4-Brock Zearfoss [17]; 11. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 12. 22C-Cole Duncan [21]; 13. 11-Ryan Smith [23]; 14. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [16]; 15. 10H-Chad Kemenah [22]; 16. 23-DJ Foos [18]; 17. 16-Chris Andrews [15]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [24]; 19. 22-Brandon Spithaler [20]; 20. O9-Craig Mintz [3]; 21. 70-Dave Blaney [13]; 22. 97-Broc Martin [12]; 23. 35-Tyler Esh [19]; 24. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [8] Lap Leaders: Cale Thomas (1), Carson Macedo (2-8), Craig Mintz (9), Carson Macedo (10-40)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Attica Raceway Park on 9/1/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4678 2. Carson Macedo - 4670 3. Chad Kemenah - 4586 4. Paul McMahan -4424 5. Dave Blaney - 4310 6. Cale Conley - 4062 7. Jac Haudenschild - 3850 8. Brandon Spithaler - 3788 9. Parker Price-Miller - 3730 10. Tyler Esh - 3558

 

 

Tim Shaffer wins Dirt Classic Ohio opener at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (August 31, 2018) - Adding to an illustrious career resume that now includes 63 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories, the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer opened the 2018 Dirt Classic Ohio at Attica Raceway Park with a victory, this time holding off Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo and Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry to do so. The $5,000 victory was Shaffer’s seventh at the Attica highbanks during All Star competition, taking the lead officially on lap nine with a bold move in traffic.

“This is awesome. I hope I have a lot more years left in me,” an elated Tim Shaffer said in Attica Raceway Park victory lane, driver of the Rudzik Excavating No. 49X. “This team is really working together and this new RPM car is awesome. Cody [Jacobs] is doing an awesome job. The whole Rudzik gang is here tonight. They are just a great group of guys to be with. We started the year off high, but kinda leveled off through the middle of the year. Now we are starting to get back rolling again. It feels great.”

After a caution during the initial start that included Lee Jacobs and Dave Blaney, the Dirt Classic Ohio opener at Attica Raceway Park was officially underway with Carson Macedo earning the early jump over pole-sitter Tim Shaffer and Travis Philo. Macedo drove away in clean air for the first five circuits, quickly catching the tail-end of the field as the leaders approached the flagstand to complete lap six.

By lap seven, Shaffer was clearly on the move and powered forward to pull even with Macedo to create a side-by-side battle for the top spot. The top two battled wheel-to-wheel for the next two circuits until Shaffer made a bid for the top spot on lap nine, using Attica’s infamous cushion to slingshot around Macedo at the exit of turn four to complete the circuit. Although traffic created an instant roadblock for the four-time All Star champion, the chaos quickly came to a close as caution flags appeared once again on lap 11.

Green flag action soon returned with Shaffer navigating an open track and clean air. It was not until lap 16 when traffic came back into the picture, and even then, Shaffer’s pace at the front of the field was uninterrupted. Although Shaffer raced in cruise control, it was the action behind him that was beginning to heat up which included Macedo, fifth-starting Cap Henry, fourth-starting Travis Philo, and third-starting Brock Zearfoss, all battling and exchanging positions inside the top five.

Cap Henry, who undoubtedly was working the hardest to get near the front, utilized the lap 11 restart to move into fourth around Zearfoss, eventually working by Philo to take the third spot on lap 14. Soon thereafter, Zearfoss, the newly hired gun for Destiny Motorsports, also worked around the familiar No. 5T of Travis Philo to lock down the fourth spot on lap 23.

Continuing his shuffle toward the front, Henry pounced once again, this time using a gnarly slide job in traffic to get by Macedo to take the runner-up spot on lap 29. Unfortunately for Henry, a momentum shift in the form of a caution on lap 31 erased all possibility of hunting down Tim Shaffer in traffic. The caution was soon followed by red flag conditions on the ensuing restart, this time for Broc Martin, who was also the culprit in the earlier caution. Despite taking a wicked tumble outside of turns one and two, Martin walked away unharmed.

The green flag waved once again giving Tim Shaffer clean air and an open track to work with. As Shaffer resumed his commanding lead, it was Macedo who took advantage of the restart, ultimately working by Henry to regain the runner-up spot. As the laps clicked up to 40, the top three remained the same with Shaffer holding on to earn the Dirt Classic Ohio opening night victory, followed by Macedo and Henry at the final checkers.

“The yellow flags actually played in our favor, but I really didn’t mind the traffic,” Shaffer continued. “Cody gave me a car that was able to move all around the race track so the traffic wasn’t an issue. I actually put my wing a little too far back there toward the end and I thought maybe I was going to give it up, but it all worked out. You could really move all around tonight; top, bottom, through the middle. Hats off the track crew here tonight. They did an awesome job. Tomorrow is a whole new night. We’ll have to put ourselves in position, but we are going to try and do it again.”

Dirt Classic Ohio action at Attica Raceway Park will continue tomorrow - Saturday, September 1 - with another $5,000-to-win program featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. The All Stars will conclude their long, holiday weekend on Sunday, September 2, with the $10,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 1. The All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by hot laps 5 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 2. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking more news regarding the $10,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: - Friday, August 31, 2018: Dirt Classic Ohio EMi Driver’s Meeting: 29 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Broc Martin - 12.775 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.315 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Carson Macedo All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Stuart Brubaker JE Pistons Dash: Tim Shaffer Classic Ink USA B-Main: Aaron Reutzel Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler (+11) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.426; 2. 4L-Cap Henry, 12.550; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.599; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.712; 5. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.745; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.938; 7. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.138; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.159; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.231; 10. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.567

Group (B) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.315; 2. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 12.487; 3. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.561; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.644; 5. 23-DJ Foos, 12.731; 6. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.807; 7. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.917; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.952; 9. 20i-Kesley Ivy, 13.109; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.605

Group (C) 1. 11N-Parker Price-Miller, 12.544; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.590; 3. 35b-Stuart Brubaker, 12.613; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.664; 5. 97-Broc Martin, 12.680; 6. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.714; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.780; 8. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.852; 9. 2+-Brian Smith, 13.158

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 4L-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 6. 49-Shawn Dancer [7]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams [10]; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [7]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [10]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 8. 23-DJ Foos [5]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 10. 20I-Kesley Ivy [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 97-Broc Martin [5]; 5. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 7. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 8. 22C-Cole Duncan [8]; 9. 2+-Brian Smith [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 5. 4L-Cap Henry [8]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 7. 11-Ryan Smith [7]; 8. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 5. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 6. 2+-Brian Smith [7]; 7. 20I-Kesley Ivy [9]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [5]; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams [8]; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 11. 35-Tyler Esh [11]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 4L-Cap Henry [5]; 4. 4-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 6. 35B-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 7. 11N-Parker Price-Miller [14]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 9. 11-Ryan Smith [7]; 10. 5R-Byron Reed [20]; 11. 87-Aaron Reutzel [19]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 13. 8M-TJ Michael [22]; 14. 7K-Cale Conley [9]; 15. 2+-Brian Smith [24]; 16. 10H-Chad Kemenah [18]; 17. 97-Broc Martin [12]; 18. 23-DJ Foos [23]; 19. 49-Shawn Dancer [17]; 20. 16-Chris Andrews [10]; 21. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 23. 70-Dave Blaney [15]; 24. 22C-Cole Duncan [21] Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo (1-8), Tim Shaffer (9-40)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Attica Raceway Park on 8/31/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4544 2. Carson Macedo - 4520 3. Chad Kemenah - 4466 4. Paul McMahan - 4292 5. Dave Blaney - 4202 6. Cale Conley - 3972 7. Jac Haudenschild - 3850 8. Brandon Spithaler - 3676 9. Parker Price-Miller - 3602 10. Tyler Esh - 3454

 

 

Dirt Classic Ohio doubleheader and Pete Jacobs Memorial headline All Star Labor Day schedule

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 29, 2018) - Closing down the month of August and opening the month of September all in the same weekend, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2018 campaign with a three-race sweep through the Buckeye State, this time aiming their compasses toward a pair of facilities certainly synonymous with All Star Circuit of Champions competition; Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway. The Labor Day weekend triple-header will award a total winner’s share equalling $20,000, half of which during Saturday’s visit to ‘Orrville’s Historic Oval.’

Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off the long, holiday weekend with the Attica Ambush/Dirt Classic Ohio doubleheader at Attica Raceway Raceway on Friday and Saturday, August 31 & September 1. The two-day program will be complete with two, full, All Star events, each awarding a $5,000 payday.

The Attica bullring has hosted the All Stars on three separate occasions thus far in 2018 and has awarded three different winners. Most recently, Nashville’s Paul McMahan earned the All Star triumph at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 15, which officially opened the door on the 2018 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Wayne County Speedway’s Pete Jacobs Memorial has quickly grown into one of the schedule’s most sought-after prizes. Awarding a $10,000 payday, the event, honoring Wayne County Speedway’s original property owner and founder, Pete Jacobs, will feature some of the best local talent in the great state of Ohio, all racing head-to-head with the best that the All Stars have to offer.

Former All Star full-timer, Caleb Helms, is the defending $10,000 winner at Wayne County Speedway, holding off Tim Shaffer and Cole Duncan at the final checkers. Adding even more glamour to the Pete Jacobs Memorial victory, it was Helms’ first-ever All Star triumph.

Exchanging the top spot on multiple occasions in 2018, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will enter the Labor Day swing on top of the All Star Circuit of Champions driver standings. Boasting a point cushion much larger than it has been, Reutzel sits on top of the standings by 42 markers; an effort padded by consistency in the form of 25 top-ten finishes in 34 feature attempts.

Reutzel, who also owns the All Star win column this season with eight victories to date, most recently earned a victory during action at Grandview (Pa.) Speedway on Thursday, August 23. Although not his first All Star win in Pennsylvania, accomplishing victories on the western edge during visits to Sarver, Erie, and Pittsburgh, the victory was his first amongst the Pennsylvania Posse, keeping the defending Thunder Cup winner, Freddie Rahmer, in his rearview mirror.

Carson Macedo and Chad Kemenah will enter the Ohio triple-header currently second and third in the All Star driver championship chase, respectively, followed by Paul McMahan and Dave Blaney. Certainly a competitive group in the hunt for Reutzel’s position, Macedo, Kemenah, McMahan, and Blaney own a combined total of seven All Star victories in 2018, Macedo leading the pack with three.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 31, and 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 1. Continuing the same trend, the All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 2. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking more news regarding the $10,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after BAPS Motor Speedway on 8/26/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4416 2. Carson Macedo - 4374 3. Chad Kemenah - 4348 4. Paul McMahan - 4166 5. Dave Blaney - 4098 6. Jac Haudenschild - 3850 7. Cale Conley - 3850 8. Brandon Spithaler - 3536 9. Parker Price-Miller - 3466 10. Tyler Esh - 3364

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Tony Stewart leads an All Star stompin’ at BAPS Motor Speedway

YORK HAVEN, Pa. (August 26, 2018) - Showing the sprint car world a Tony Stewart of old on Sunday evening in Central Pennsylvania, Smoke helped his Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 close out their four-race trek through Pennsylvania Posse Country by earning a victory at BAPS Motor Speedway, ultimately leading a dominant All Star roster that placed seven competitors inside the top-ten, Smoke included, two of which on top of the feature podium. For Stewart, the $5,000 victory was his first with the traveling All Stars since winning at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway over one year ago, bumping his career total to three during All Star competition.

Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley survived an intense battle with Paul McMahan, Lance Dewease and Carson Macedo to finish second during the Justin Snyder Salute to the Troops program, followed by Dewease, McMahan, and Aaron Reutzel.

“Anytime you can come to Central Pennsylvania and beat the Pennsylvania Posse is pretty special. These are some of the best drivers in the country. We are all very excited to be up here right now,” Tony Stewart explained, driver of the Textron Off Road/RUSH Truck Centers/Sage Fruit/Ford Performance/No. 14 sprint car. “I try to learn from everyone I race with, especially my teammate, Donny Schatz. Donny is a true friend of mine and a mentor. We try to learn a lot from each other. He is a great person to have around.”

Although Tony Stewart’s march to the front started from the inside of row three, he did not crack into the top-five for the first time, officially, until lap eight.

After a red flag incident on lap three for Anthony Fiore, a caution on lap 11 stacked the field once again giving Stewart another opportunity to improve. When green flag action resumed, Stewart was able to immediately work beyond Aaron Reutzel for fourth, then setting aim for one of the three podium positions held down by Carson Macedo, Cale Conley, and race leader, Paul McMahan.

Less than a handful of circuits later, Stewart proved to the packed house at BAPS Motor Speedway that he was a man on a mission on Sunday evening, actually taking Macedo and Conley three wide into turns three and four on lap 14. Stewart hugged the bottom with Conley and Macedo racing through the middle and on the cushion. The move was gutsy, but it worked, eventually crossing under the flagstand to complete lap 14 in the runner-up spot, now with McMahan in his viewfinder.

A caution on lap 16 gave Stewart an opportunity to restart on the tail tank of McMahan. The opportunity proved beneficial for the Columbus, Ind., native, soon battling by the Nashville resident via Elk Grove, Calif., on lap 18. From that point forward, it was the ‘Smoke Show,’ cruising on to score the 30-lap, $5,000 victory over Cale Conley and a fast-closing Lance Dewease, who charged ten positions by feature’s end.

On a side note, Kyle Larson, who started from the outside-pole position, led the first two circuits on Sunday evening at BAPS Motor Speedway before suffering from mechanical failure; Larson was scored 23rd.

Rounding out the month of August and rapidly transitioning into the month of September, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will next tackle three events in the Buckeye State, invading Attica Raceway Park for Attica Ambush weekend on Friday and Saturday, August 31 & September 1, followed by the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway on Sunday, September 2. The Attica Ambush will feature back-to-back, full programs for Tony Stewart’s All Stars awarding $5,000 each. Sunday’s Pete Jacobs Memorial will award a $10,000 top prize.

More information regarding the Labor Day weekend tour of Ohio will be posted in the near-future. Fans should stay tuned online at www.allstarsprint.com, as well as on all of the available social media networks.

Contingency Awards/Results: BAPS Motor Speedway - Sunday, August 26, 2018: Justin Snyder Salute to the Troops EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 15.110 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 14.949 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brian Montieth Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kyle Larson Mobil 1 Heat #4: Carson Macedo JE Pistons Dash #1: Paul McMahan Wix Filters Dash #2: Kyle Larson Classic Ink USA B-Main: Danny Dietrich Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tony Stewart MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cale Conley (+6) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.203; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.392; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.439; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.446; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.634; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 15.774; 7. 7W-Logan Wagner, 16.068; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski, 16.254; 9. 24H-Jeremy Hill, 99.090

Group (B) 1. 91F-Anthony Fiore, 15.311; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.326; 3. 21-Brian Montieth, 15.462; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.567; 5. 39-Cory Haas, 15.598; 6. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 15.795; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.814; 8. 17G-George Streaker, 18.341

Group (C) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.949; 2. 44-Trey Starks, 15.068; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 15.355; 4. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.443; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.510; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody, 15.515; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett, 15.711; 8. 16-Matt Campbell, 16.484

Group (D) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 15.277; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 15.663; 3. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.681; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.692; 5. 70-Dave Blaney, 15.756; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard, 15.899; 7. 7ks-Dan Shetler, 16.016; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 99.300

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 7. 7W-Logan Wagner [7]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [8]; 9. 24H-Jeremy Hill [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 21-Brian Montieth [2]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 5. 91F-Anthony Fiore [4]; 6. 39-Cory Haas [5]; 7. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [6]; 8. 17G-George Streaker [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 4-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett [7]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 8. 16-Matt Campbell [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 8. 7KS-Dan Shetler [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 4. 21-Brian Montieth [1]; 5. 91F-Anthony Fiore [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 3. 39-Cory Haas [3]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 6. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [6]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [10]; 9. 16-Matt Campbell [11]; 10. 24H-Jeremy Hill [13]; 11. 17G-George Streaker [12]; 12. 7W-Logan Wagner [8]; 13. 7KS-Dan Shetler [9]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [8]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [13]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 7. 11-Ryan Smith [6]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [10]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [21]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer [11]; 11. 27-Greg Hodnett [18]; 12. 4-Brock Zearfoss [12]; 13. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 14. 24-Lucas Wolfe [20]; 15. 21-Brian Montieth [7]; 16. 99M-Kyle Moody [15]; 17. 39-Cory Haas [23]; 18. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [14]; 19. 44-Trey Starks [22]; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre [24]; 21. 70-Dave Blaney [19]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [17]; 23. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 24. 91F-Anthony Fiore [9] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1,2), Paul McMahan (3-17), Tony Stewart (18-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after BAPS Motor Speedway on 8/26/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4416 2. Carson Macedo - 4374 3. Chad Kemenah - 4348 4. Paul McMahan - 4166 5. Dave Blaney - 4098 6. Jac Haudenschild - 3850 7. Cale Conley - 3850 8. Brandon Spithaler - 3536 9. Parker Price-Miller - 3466 10. Tyler Esh - 3364

 

Carson Macedo holds off PA Posse at Lincoln Speedway

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway - August 25, 2018: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 13.400 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 13.205 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Adam Wilt All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Freddie Rahmer Mobil 1 Heat #4: Carson Macedo JE Pistons Dash #1: Tim Glatfelter Wix Filters Dash #2: Carson Macedo Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tony Stewart Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Carson Macedo MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brian Montieth (+10) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award) Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.205; 2. 21-Brian Montieth, 13.580; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.598; 4. 15-Adam Wilt, 13.604; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 13.700; 6. 4R-Chase Dietz, 13.709; 7. 16-Matt Campbell, 13.725; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.749; 9. 59-Jim Siegel, 13.905; 10. 5-Tyler Ross, 14.194

Group (B) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.257; 2. 39-Cory Haas, 13.515; 3. 1X-Chad Trout, 13.581; 4. 11-Ryan Smith, 13.678; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 13.709; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.783; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.785; 8. 74-Dwayne Gutshall, 14.057; 9. 44-Trey Starks, 99.190

Group (C) 1. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.362; 2. 87k-Alan Krimes, 13.378; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 13.412; 4. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 13.583; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.652; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.678; 7. 7ks-Dan Shetler, 13.817; 8. 3B-Randy Baughman, 13.834; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski, 14.557

Group (D) 1. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.485; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.539; 3. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 13.649; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.654; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.699; 6. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 13.789; 7. 1s-Tim Wagaman, 13.877; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.910; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.278

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 15-Adam Wilt [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 21-Brian Montieth [3]; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 6. 4R-Chase Dietz [6]; 7. 16-Matt Campbell [7]; 8. 59-Jim Siegel [9]; 9. 39M-Anthony Macri [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 1X-Chad Trout [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 39-Cory Haas [3]; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 8. 74-Dwayne Gutshall [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 2. 69-Tim Glatfelter [1]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 5. 87K-Alan Krimes [3]; 6. 7KS-Dan Shetler [7]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 8. 73B-Brett Michalski [9]; 9. 3B-Randy Baughman [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer [2]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 6. 1S-Tim Wagaman [7]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 8. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [6]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 69-Tim Glatfelter [2]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 4. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 1X-Chad Trout [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 5. 15-Adam Wilt [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 4R-Chase Dietz [2]; 4. 1S-Tim Wagaman [5]; 5. 16-Matt Campbell [6]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 7. 59-Jim Siegel [10]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 9. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [9]; 10. 39M-Anthony Macri [13]; 11. 7KS-Dan Shetler [4]; 12. 35-Tyler Esh [15]; 13. 73B-Brett Michalski [12]; 14. 74-Dwayne Gutshall [11]; 15. 3B-Randy Baughman [14]; 16. 5-Tyler Ross [16]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 21-Brian Montieth [14]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 7. 39-Cory Haas [13]; 8. 11-Ryan Smith [7]; 9. 87K-Alan Krimes [17]; 10. 1X-Chad Trout [9]; 11. 4-Brock Zearfoss [20]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [12]; 13. 7K-Cale Conley [16]; 14. 88-Brandon Rahmer [15]; 15. 14-Tony Stewart [21]; 16. 59-Jim Siegel [25]; 17. 55K-Robbie Kendall [19]; 18. 4R-Chase Dietz [23]; 19. 10H-Chad Kemenah [22]; 20. 70-Dave Blaney [18]; 21. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich [11]; 23. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [26]; 24. 15-Adam Wilt [10]; 25. 1S-Tim Wagaman [24]; 26. 69-Tim Glatfelter [1]

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Lincoln Speedway on 8/25) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4276 2. Carson Macedo - 4236 3. Chad Kemenah - 4214 4. Paul McMahan - 4024 5. Dave Blaney - 3990 6. Jac Haudenschild - 3850 7. Cale Conley - 3704 8. Parker Price-Miller -3466 9. Brandon Spithaler - 3412 10. Tyler Esh - 3258

 

 

Freddie Rahmer and Jim Siegel win Jack Gunn Memorial Twin 20's at Williams Grove Speedway

By Shawn Brouse:

MECHANICSBURG, PA – Freddie Rahmer drove by Kyle Larson in lapped traffic and on to win the first 20-lap main event Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway as part of the Jack Gunn Memorial sanctioned by the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Jim Siegel inherited the lead when Chad Trout had trouble in lapped traffic and held off Tony Stewart to win $4,000 in the second main Event.

The All Stars have never beaten the Williams Grove regulars in a sanctioned race pushing their record to 35-0.

Rahmer’s second career All Star win was worth $4,000. It was his second Grove win of the season.

“I knew once we got the lead it was a long way from over,” Rahmer said referring to Larson. “We weren’t bad after the restart. I wasn’t cutting the corners like I wish I was. Then we got to lapped cars and made a couple good moves that probably kept him just far enough away to get it done.”

“The whole night it wasn’t turning in like I needed it to,” Rahmer said. “We changed the car and I knew after the first lap or so, we were going to be okay. The car was night and day different.” Larson and Grandview winner and All Star point leader Aaron Reutzel shared the front row. Reutzel got the jump, but the yellow flew when Jac Haudenschild hit the second turn fence.

Larson streaked away on the second start as third starting Rahmer passed Reutzel for second.

Larson led by 2.663 seconds with four laps completed. He reached slower traffic with six down and Rahmer closed.

Larson went to the bottom to try and lap cars as they raced into turn one. Rahmer shot by on the outside taking the lead with 11 laps to go. Larson stayed right with Rahmer as Chad Trout slowed bringing out the yellow two laps later getting the leaders out of traffic.

“I wanted to see the caution because the track’s pretty fast and you could easily get yourself in trouble there,” Rahmer said. “The yellow definitely helped us. Get us into clean air. Ever since the middle of Speedweek, we’ve been driving better and the car is a little bit better. Everything is going good. We’re still not where I think we’re capable of being. We’re close anyway.”

Rahmer controlled the restart and final laps through traffic beating Larson by .347. Reutzel, Lance Dewease and Tim Shaffer completed the top five. Brian Montieth, Lucas Wolfe, Gerard McIntyre Jr., Ryan Smith and Chad Kemenah rounded out the top 10.

An inversion of all lead lap cars was used for the second 20-lap main event putting Danny Dietrich on the pole and Chad Trout second.

They traded the lead twice in the opening lap with Trout securing the top spot over Dietrich and Jim Siegel.

The yellow flew with four laps completed when Robbie Kendall slowed in turn four.

Close racing in the first turn on the restart resulted in Dietrich spinning up across the turn and into the fence.

Tony Stewart passed Dave Blaney on the restart taking third as Trout built a comfortable lead over Siegel.

At the half-way point, he led by 3.037 seconds and reached slower traffic. That traffic cost Trout on the frontstretch on lap 11 as contact with Tyler Esh caused him to spin bringing out the yellow.

That handed the lead to Siegel over Stewart and Blaney.

He controlled the restart and one more lap was completed before Brandon Spithaler slowed with seven laps to go.

Siegel won by 1.118 over Stewart for his first career All Star win and first Grove win in six seasons.

“It’s amazing,” Siegel said. “We built a couple different racecars just trying to get me comfortable. This is a brand new RPM Chassis. First night on it. It feels great to park it in Victory Lane. It’s my first All Star win. It’s something I’ve been after for a long time. My dad won one here back in ’96. He really loved following the All Stars and it means a lot to me to get an All Star win.”

Blaney, Steve Buckwalter, and Anthony Macri completed the top five. Larson started 21st and finished sixth. Greg Hodnett, Brock Zearfoss, Brian Montieth rounded out the top 10. Rahmer dropped out of the main Event.

Dewease set fast time over the 35-car field with a lap of 16.584. Tim Shaffer, Anthony Macri, Brian Montieth and Tony Stewart won the eight-lap heat races. Larson and Reutzel won the dashes and Brock Zearfoss the B-main.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - Friday, Aug 24, 2018: Jack Gunn Memorial EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 17.497 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Lance Dewease - 16.584 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Shaffer All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Anthony Macri Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brian Montieth Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart JE Pistons Dash #1: Kyle Larson Wix Filters Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel Classic Ink USA B-Main: Brock Zearfoss Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Freddie Rahmer, Jim Siegel MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carson Macedo (+9), Kyle Larson (+14) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 57-Kyle Larson, 16.919; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.995; 3. 38-Steve Buckwalter, 17.141; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 17.166; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 17.390; 6. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.504; 7. 27G-Jay Galloway, 17.687; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.750; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman, 99.000

Group (B) 1. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.829; 2. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.016; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.034; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.034; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 17.100; 6. 70-Dave Blaney, 17.181; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 17.212; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes, 17.250; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.263

Group (C) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.584; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.635; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.791; 4. 21-Brian Montieth, 16.872; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 16.951; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.955; 7. 1s-Tim Wagaman, 17.041; 8. 14M-Mark Smith, 17.336; 9. 3G-Carson Macedo, 99.230

Group (D) 1. 1X-Chad Trout, 16.842; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 17.048; 3. 39-Cory Haas, 17.064; 4. O-Rick Lafferty, 17.069; 5. 11-Ryan Smith, 17.083; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.096; 7. 58-Jim Siegel, 17.299; 8. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.306

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 38-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 27G-Jay Galloway [7]; 8. 12W-Troy Fraker [8]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 4. 55K-Robbie Kendall [3]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [6]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 9. 87K-Alan Krimes [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 21-Brian Montieth [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett [6]; 6. 14M-Mark Smith [8]; 7. 4-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [9]; 9. 1S-Tim Wagaman [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout [4]; 4. O-Rick Lafferty [1]; 5. 58-Jim Siegel [7]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 7. 39-Cory Haas [2]; 8. 75-Nicole Bower [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. 21-Brian Montieth [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 1S-Tim Wagaman [2]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 7. 39-Cory Haas [7]; 8. 14M-Mark Smith [5]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 10. 27G-Jay Galloway [9]; 11. 75-Nicole Bower [11]; 12. 47K-Kody Lehman [14]; 13. 12W-Troy Fraker [12]

A-Main #1 (20 Laps) 1. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 6. 21-Brian Montieth [9]; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 9. 11-Ryan Smith [7]; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah [13]; 11. 27-Greg Hodnett [15]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [20]; 13. 39M-Anthony Macri [10]; 14. 4-Brock Zearfoss [21]; 15. 38-Steve Buckwalter [16]; 16. 3G-Carson Macedo [25]; 17. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 18. 55K-Robbie Kendall [14]; 19. 58-Jim Siegel [19]; 20. 70-Dave Blaney [23]; 21. 1X-Chad Trout [12]; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich [22]; 23. 1S-Tim Wagaman [24]; 24. 75-Nicole Bower [28]; 25. 22-Brandon Spithaler [27]; 26. 39-Cory Haas [26]; 27. O-Rick Lafferty [17]; 28. 3-Jac Haudenschild [18]

A-Main #2 (20 Laps) 1. 58-Jim Siegel [4]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 4. 38-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [10]; 6. 57-Kyle Larson [20]; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett [12]; 8. 4-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 9. 21-Brian Montieth [17]; 10. 11-Ryan Smith [14]; 11. 24-Lucas Wolfe [16]; 12. 49X-Tim Shaffer [18]; 13. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 15. 10H-Chad Kemenah [13]; 16. O7-Gerard McIntyre [15]; 17. 1S-Tim Wagaman [22]; 18. 35-Tyler Esh [27]; 19. 69K-Lance Dewease [19]; 20. 75-Nicole Bower [23]; 21. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 22. 1X-Chad Trout [2]; 23. 51-Freddie Rahmer [21]; 24. 7K-Cale Conley [26]; 25. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 26. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 27. 39-Cory Haas [25]; 28. 87-Aaron Reutzel [28]

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Williams Grove Speedway on 8/24) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 4136 2. Chad Kemenah - 4102 3. Carson Macedo - 4086 4. Paul McMahan - 3898 5. Dave Blaney - 3880 6. Jac Haudenschild - 3850 7. Cale Conley - 3580 8. Parker Price-Miller -3466 9. Brandon Spithaler - 3322 10. Tyler Esh - 3168

 

 

The All Star Circuit of Champions has implemented rules changes that will take effect beginning with the 2019 season

BROWNSBURG, IN – August 24, 2018 – The All Star Circuit of Champions has implemented rules changes that will take effect beginning with the 2019 season. These changes cover the following components:

Chassis support bars Slip joints Wing T-post Steel left-front radius rod and rod ends Left and right nerf bars Elimination of bolt-to-bolt axle tethers

“Earlier this month during the Knoxville Nationals, we took a collective step forward by having initial discussions between tracks and series regarding the potential of a Sprint Car Council, which would identify best practices for improving safety, enhancing competition and facilitating participation by drivers and teams in multiple series,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. “After thoughtful debate and careful consideration, the All Stars made the decision to implement these rules changes to promote safety and competition in our series, with the added benefit being that our drivers and teams can freely participate in other series using these same specifications.”

Chassis support bars

In 2019, all chassis will be required to have additional bars installed to support and decrease the span between the front and rear uprights. The new support bars must be an addition to the front and rear uprights. Any attempts to manipulate the front and rear uprights to conform to these measurements will not be tolerated or allowed at the discretion of All Star Circuit of Champions Series Officials. The left- and right-side support bars do not have to be the same. These additional bars will be minimum 1.375 X .083 ASTM4130 normalized steel or equivalent material as per All Star Circuit of Champions current rule K.5.u.

Left- and right-side support bars may be one of two forms of a “Curved Support Bar” similar to current “Safety Bar” used in some chassis’ or a “Support Bar” similar to the All Star Circuit of Champions 2018 Rules Bulletin #1 dated March 9, 2018.

The Curved Support Bar will attach to the top rail to create a span between 15” and 20” from the front upright to the support bar. This measurement will be made from the rear point of the front upright to the forward point of the support bar. It will attach to the hip rail and have a gusset attached above the curve to the rear upright at the point opposite of the rear brace/shock mount bar. The outer most point of the curve will be between 4” and 7”, measured from the outer edge of the uprights.

The Support Bar will be attached to the top rail to create a span between 15” and 20” from the front upright. This measurement will be made from the rear point of the front upright to the forward point of the support bar. The bottom of the Support Bar will attach to the rear upright at the point opposite of the rear brace/shock mount bar.

Right side body opening shall remain the same per rule K.7.j. in the All Star Circuit of Champions Rule Book.

See drawings below.

Slip joints

Slip joints will no longer be allowed in any form. Bolted or clamped slip joints will no longer be allowed. If a current chassis has a slip joint, it will have to be welded the full circumference of the tube to become solid.

Wing T-post

Wing T-post will be built from 1” X .083” minimum ASTM4130 normalized steel or equivalent material. No parts made from castings will be allowed on any wing T-post. Wing attachment designs will be subject to approval. Some approved design drawings are below.

Steel left-front radius rod and rod ends

The left-front radius rod is to be made of 4130 steel with steel rod ends.

Left and right nerf bars

All left- and right-side nerf bars must attach to the chassis at three points. Two-point side nerf hoops will no longer be allowed.

Elimination of bolt-to-bolt axle tethers

The 2019 season will be the last year axle tethers will be attached to the radius rod bolt on the axle. In January 2020, all axle tethers will either wrap around or clamp to the axle.

Also in 2019, all axle tethers will be required to attach to the front engine plate post or the rear bolt of the front radius rod and not the radiator post, per manufacturer’s instructions.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 438 Southpoint Circle Brownsburg, IN 46112

 

 

Aaron Reutzel holds off Rahmer and Larson for Thunder Cup win at Grandview Speedway

BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. (August 23, 2018) - Aaron Reutzel did what some would consider the impossible on Thursday night at Grandview Speedway: beat the Pennsylvania Posse on their home dirt.

Reutzel, driver of the familiar Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87, achieved his feat in fantastic fashion, not only leading all 35 circuits to kick-off the four-day Central Pennsylvania invasion, but he also held off a swarm of competitors battling behind him that included defending Thunder Cup champion, Freddie Rahmer, and NASCAR superstar, Kyle Larson. For Reutzel, the $5,000 Thunder Cup victory increased his season win count to eight with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1; his first in ‘Posse Country.’

“It is badass to beat the Posse,” an elated Aaron Reutzel said in Grandview Speedway victory lane. “This isn’t an easy place to come to and expect to win. This win is going to be very special to us considering what we were able to do. I really can’t say enough about this team. There are so many people who make this possible. It’s incredible.”

Although Reutzel was in charge the entire distance, the 35-lap main event did not count down without a challenge for the Clute, Texas, native. The former ASCS national champion and now All Star Circuit of Champions driver point leader was forced to deal with an immense amount of pressure from multiple drivers with most of the chaos occurring during the second half of the program.

Between laps 20 and 28, things were getting interesting for Reutzel. Tim Shaffer, who started from the pole position by way of dash victory, was starting to nip at the heels of Reutzel as the duo attempted to navigate traffic. At the same time, Paul McMahan, who actually raced in the runner-up spot from lap 11 until lap 20, was also beginning to apply pressure on the top pair, soon joined by fifth-row starter, Freddie Rahmer. By lap 22, Rahmer and McMahan each worked by Shaffer, eventually igniting a battle with each other that included two official position changes in three laps.

Meanwhile, Kyle Larson, who started ninth, was also starting to come alive, soon working his way to fourth behind Reutzel, Rahmer, and McMahan. The hornet's nest calmed down on lap 28 when back-to-back caution flags appeared, one for a spinning Tim Shaffer, ultimately ending the four-car battle for the top spot.

The pair of cautions on lap 28, and another caution on lap 33, acted as a saving grace for Aaron Reutzel, allowing the Texan to utilize a clear track and clean air. Despite a mad attempt by Larson, pounding the cushion on the final two circuits in hopes of sneaking around the top-three, the intent failed. Reutzel escaped to win by 1.3 seconds at the final checkers followed by Freddie Rahmer, Kyle Larson, Paul McMahan, Chad Kemenah.

“It kinda started off with me running the top, then I heard someone running below me so I switched to the bottom for a little bit. I thought that maybe I was going way to slow down there. When I saw the ‘51’ come on the board, I figured he was rolling through the middle because he gets around this place really good. I put my wing back and started trying that,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “I knew that I didn’t want to see traffic because I was having a hard time getting by the slower cars. I was definitely better on the short runs, too. It all worked out in the end. Hopefully we can keep this up tomorrow at Williams Grove.”

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg will host the traveling All Stars on Friday, August 24, for the highly anticipated Jack Gunn Memorial. The annual program will feature a pair of 20-lap features each awarding a $4,000 top prize; the first twin feature format at the world-famous paperclip since 2015. Tony Stewart’s All Stars last visited Williams Grove Speedway in April with Lance Dewease picking up the high dollar payday. Dewease went on to sweep the weekend with the All Stars, also winning the Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway the following evening.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., will allow pit access beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 24. The All Star drivers meeting will happen at 6:30 p.m, followed by hot laps at 7 p.m., sharp. Those looking for more information should visit Williams Grove Speedway on the Web at www.williamsgrove.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Grandview Speedway - August 23, 2018: Thunder Cup: Smoke on the Hill 2 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 30 Entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Spencer Bayston - 11.402 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.243 seconds *NTR Ford Performance Heat #1: Spencer Bayston All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Dietrich Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cale Conley JE Pistons Dash #1: Tim Shaffer Classic Ink USA B-Main: Mark Smith Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: JJ Grasso (+10) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.243; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer, 11.402; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston, 11.485; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.502; 5. M1-Mark Smith, 11.518; 6. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 11.555; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody, 11.650; 8. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.664; 9. 20-Ryan Taylor, 11.693; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.725

Group (B) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.487; 2. 57-Kyle Larson, 11.488; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.628; 4. 87K-Alan Krimes, 11.694; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.736; 6. 37-JJ Grasso, 11.745; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 11.755; 8. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 11.823; 9. 5-Tyler Ross, 11.890; 10. 73B-Brett Michalski, 12.132

Group (C) 1. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.399; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 11.477; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.512; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.556; 5. 44-Trey Starks, 11.597; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 11.650; 7. 11-Ryan Smith, 11.664; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.804; 9. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.853; 10. 19-Landon Myers, 11.949

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 51-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 5. 4-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody [7]; 7. 20-Ryan Taylor [9]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 9. 70-Dave Blaney [8]; 10. M1-Mark Smith [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 87K-Alan Krimes [1]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 7. 37-JJ Grasso [6]; 8. 88-Brandon Rahmer [8]; 9. 73B-Brett Michalski [10]; 10. 5-Tyler Ross [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 11-Ryan Smith [7]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [9]; 7. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [8]; 10. 19-Landon Myers [10]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 87K-Alan Krimes [3]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [8]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 8. 39-Spencer Bayston [7]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 7 Transfer 1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 3. 37-JJ Grasso [4]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [8]; 7. 88-Brandon Rahmer [7]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 10. 5-Tyler Ross [11]; 11. 73B-Brett Michalski [10]

A-Main (35 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 51-Freddie Rahmer [10]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [9]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 7. 87K-Alan Krimes [5]; 8. 27-Greg Hodnett [8]; 9. 11-Ryan Smith [13]; 10. 37-JJ Grasso [20]; 11. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 12. 24-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 13. 70-Dave Blaney [23]; 14. 20-Ryan Taylor [19]; 15. 3G-Carson Macedo [17]; 16. 99M-Kyle Moody [15]; 17. 39M-Anthony Macri [22]; 18. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 19. 88-Brandon Rahmer [24]; 20. 35-Tyler Esh [16]; 21. 4-Brock Zearfoss [12]; 22. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 23. 44-Trey Starks [21]; 24. M1-Mark Smith [18] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-35)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Grandview on 8/23) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 3992 2. Chad Kemenah - 3972 3. Carson Macedo - 3968 4. Paul McMahan - 3772 5. Dave Blaney - 3770 6. Jac Haudenschild - 3748 7. Cale Conley - 3490 8. Parker Price-Miller -3466 9. Brandon Spithaler - 3220 10. Tyler Esh - 3078

 

 

 

All Stars will challenge PA Posse four consecutive nights beginning Thursday at Grandview

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 21, 2018) - Moving south from the Empire State to the Keystone State, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their August campaign with a four-pack of programs in Central Pennsylvania, set to challenge the world-renown Pennsylvania Posse on four consecutive nights, all vying for a total winner’s share equalling $23,000.

The Central Pennsylvania quadruple-header will activate on Thursday evening, August 23, at the always-racey Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The annual Thunder Cup: Smoke on the Hill program will award a $5,000 top prize which will also feature All Star owner, Tony Stewart, in competition. Freddie Rahmer, son of Central Pennsylvania legend Fred Rahmer, is the defending All Star winner at Grandview, holding off Ryan Smith and Greg Hodnett to do so.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg will host the traveling All Stars on Friday, August 24, for the highly anticipated Jack Gunn Memorial. The annual program will feature a pair of 20-lap features in 2018, each awarding a $4,000 top prize; the first twin feature format at the world-famous paperclip since 2015. Tony Stewart’s All Stars last visited Williams Grove Speedway in April with Lance Dewease picking up the high dollar payday. Dewease went on to sweep the weekend with the All Stars, also winning the Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway the following evening.

The ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions for their first and only appearance of the season on Saturday, August 25. A surprise at the time, it was local favorite Glenndon Forsythe who earned the $5,000 share in 2017, doing so by holding off eventual Series champion for the sixth time, Chad Kemenah. Proving the true competitiveness of the Pennsylvania Posse, Kemenah was the only full-time All Star to finish within the top-ten a year ago. The Series will look to alter that statistic in less than a week, as well as take home the $5,000 winner’s share.

Capping off their four-race tour of the Keystone State, the All Star Circuit of Champions will invade BAPS Motor Speedway near York Haven on Sunday, August 25, and will honor the life of Justin Snyder with the annual Salute to the Troops. Awarding a $5,000 top prize, the BAPS appearance will also be loaded with additional incentives including a $500 ‘Fast Time Award’ and a $500 ‘Hard Charger Award.’ Like Grandview and Lincoln, the BAPS Motor Speedway visit will be the first and only of 2018 for the traveling All Stars. Greg Hodnett is the defending Salute to the Troops event winner.

A battle that may not be settled until the Kokomo Speedway finale in October, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 driver title chase is close with three competitors within 20 points. Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo, driver of the Gaerte/Norman No. 3G who owns a pair of All Star victories this season, is now in charge of the driver championship standings, holding down a six-point advantage over Clute, Texas, native, Aaron Reutzel.

Reutzel, who is solidly in charge of the win column with seven victories in 2018, led the Series’ driver standings entering the recent New York swing, but contact with a fellow competitor while battling for the top spot at Lebanon Valley Speedway ultimately ended his command. After suffering from a flat tire, Reutzel eventually returned to the speedway, but only recovered to finish tenth. A top-five performance by Macedo propelled him to the top of the charts.

Six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, is currently third in the title chase trailing Macedo by 16 markers. Although behind the eight ball early in 2018 due to a series of disappointing results, Kemenah recovered quickly and is now in the hunt for an unprecedented seventh All Star championship.

A pair of sprint car Hall of Famers, Jac Haudenschild and Dave Blaney, currently sit fourth and fifth, respectively, in the All Star driver championship chase. Each ‘Buckeye’ own one victory on the season, as well as a combined 18 top-five finishes.

Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa., will open pit gates at 2:30 p.m., officially, on Thursday, August 23. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take place at 6 p.m, followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Thunder on the Hill Racing Series live on the Web at www.tothracing.com.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., will allow pit access beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 24. The All Star drivers meeting will happen at 6:30 p.m, followed by hot laps at 7 p.m., sharp. Those looking for more information should visit Williams Grove Speedway on the Web at www.williamsgrove.com.

Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., will open pit gates at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 25. The All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lincoln Speedway live on the Web at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pa., will open pit gates at 3 p.m., officially, on Sunday, August 26. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take place at 5 p.m., followed by hot laps at 5:45 p.m.. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit BAPS Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.bapsmotorspeedway.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Lebanon Valley Speedway on 8/19) 1. Carson Macedo - 3848 2. Aaron Reutzel - 3842 3. Chad Kemenah - 3832 4. Jac Haudenschild - 3658 5. Dave Blaney - 3646 6. Paul McMahan - 3630 7. Parker Price-Miller - 3466 8. Cale Conley - 3362 9. Brandon Spithaler - 3130 10. Carl Bowser - 2998

 

 

Gerard McIntyre scores $7,000 at Lebanon Valley for first-ever All Star victory

WEST LEBANON, N.Y. (August 19, 2018) - For the first time in his career, Gerard McIntyre is a main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, forced to out-duel All Star and Destiny Motorsports newcomer, Brock Zearfoss, during a green-white-checkered finish to do so, also scoring $7,000 in the process. McIntyre, driver of Mark Coldren Motorsports, No. 07 sprint car, led all but the first three circuits around Lebanon Valley Speedway’s high-banked, half-mile oval on Sunday night, ultimately inheriting the top spot on lap four after the top-two made contact while battling for the lead. Although gifted the point position, McIntyre’s campaign at the front of the field was constantly under pressure, soon forced to withstand multiple takeover attempts by Sammy Swindell and eventually Brock Zearfoss.

“I’m just really happy to have this opportunity,” an elated Gerard McIntyre said in Lebanon Valley Speedway victory lane. “The first part of the season wasn’t too hot for us, but during the last five races or so, we’ve really been able to pick things up and progress. Tonight played out in our favor. It was tough to pass and I was in the right place at the right time. It all worked out in the end and I am happy.”

Staring third on the feature grid, McIntyre’s big beak occurred just after a restart with three laps in the books. Aaron Reutzel, who started the 25-lap turned 26-lap program alongside pole-sitter Paul McMahan, attempted to slide McMahan for the lead as the pair entered turns one and two on lap four. Contact was made soon thereafter sending McMahan hard into the outside retaining wall. The unintentional contact also caused issues to Reutzel’s machine sending him pit side to replace a flat, right rear tire. Reutzel eventually returned to the speedway but McMahan would not. From that point forward, it was all McIntyre at the front of the field.

Although jumping out to a respectable advantage, McIntyre was soon forced to deal with Swindell, who was aboard the Jared Zimbardi-owned, No. 35 sprinter. A caution on lap 10 and pair of back-to-back cautions on lap 22 bunched the field back together giving Swindell a trio of opportunities to work around McIntyre. The New Oxford, Pa., native proved to be too strong on the ensuing restarts, keeping Swindell at bay even when the former World of Outlaws champion was able to peek his nose under him.

Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss, who fought his way from seventh to third as early as lap ten, finally had the opportunity to battle his way around Swindell for second. The former Pennsylvania Posse representative turned All Star executed a perfect move at the exit of turn two to get around the Germantown, Tenn., native on lap 24.

Unfortunately for McIntyre, a caution on the final circuit resulted in a fuel stop giving Zearfoss an opportunity to restart on the tailtank of the familiar No. 07. All Star Circuit of Champions rules state that feature competition must end with two consecutive green flag laps, therefore, the field would utilize a green-white-checkered finish. Although close, Zearfoss was not able to capitalize, allowing McIntyre to escape to a .7 second margin of victory at the finish. The “Jonestown Jet” battled back to the line to finish second, followed by Sammy Swindell, Tony Stewart and Carson Macedo.

Only five events remain on the August schedule for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, four of which will be conducted in the Keystone State on August 23-26; four events in four days at four different facilities. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will visit Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and BAPS Motor Speedway, respectively, during their four-day trek through Posse Country, chasing a total winner’s share exceeding $20,000.

Adding extra hype to an already action-packed weekend, the visit to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, August 24, will feature twin 20-lap features for the traveling All Stars. Dubbed the Jack Gunn Memorial, each of the twin features will award a $4,000 top prize.

More information pertaining to the All Star visit to Central Pennsylvania will be posted in the near-future. Fans are encouraged to stay alert via social media and online at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lebanon Valley Speedway - Sunday, August 19, 2018:
Arctic Cat All Stars at ‘The Valley of Speed’
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 22 Entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sammy Swindell - 16.394 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sammy Swindell - 16.235 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Anthony Fiore
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Gerard McIntyre
JE Pistons Dash: Paul McMahan
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Gerard McIntyre
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+7)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.294; 2. 4-Brock Zearfoss, 16.386; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.669; 4. 91-Anthony Fiore, 16.767; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 16.890; 6. 14B-Brett Wright, 18.097; 7. 88C-Chad Miller, 18.507; 8. 706-Mark Sasso, 19.086

Group (B)
1. 35Z-Sammy Swindell, 16.235; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.246; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 16.355; 4. 11-Ryan Smith, 16.540; 5. 70-Dave Blaney, 16.733; 6. 10-Joe Kata, 17.163; 7. 35T-Travis Esh, 20.655

Group (C)
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.391; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 16.393; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.419; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.686; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.857; 6. i07-Darren Schott, 19.008; 7. 41U-Rick Stone, 19.195

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 91-Anthony Fiore [1]; 2. 4-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 6. 14B-Brett Wright [6]; 7. 88C-Chad Miller [7]; 8. 706-Mark Sasso [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 3. 35Z-Sammy Swindell [4]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 5. 10-Joe Kata [6]; 6. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 7. 35T-Travis Esh [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 6. i07-Darren Schott [6]; 7. 41U-Rick Stone [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 4. 91-Anthony Fiore [4]; 5. 35Z-Sammy Swindell [7]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 7. 4-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [3]; 2. 4-Brock Zearfoss [7]; 3. 35Z-Sammy Swindell [5]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [9]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [10]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 7. 70-Dave Blaney [11]; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore [4]; 9. 11-Ryan Smith [16]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 12. 10-Joe Kata [15]; 13. 35-Tyler Esh [14]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 15. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 16. 7K-Cale Conley [12]; 17. i07-Darren Schott [21]; 18. 35T-Travis Esh [22]; 19. 14B-Brett Wright [17]; 20. 88C-Chad Miller [18]; 21. 706-Mark Sasso [20]; 22. 41U-Rick Stone [19] Lap Leaders: Paul McMahan (1-3), Gerard McIntyre (4-26)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after Lebanon Valley Speedway)
1. Carson Macedo - 3848
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3842
3. Chad Kemenah - 3832
4. Jac Haudenschild - 3658
5. Dave Blaney - 3646
6. Paul McMahan - 3630
7. Parker Price-Miller - 3466
8. Cale Conley - 3362
9. Brandon Spithaler - 3130
10. Carl Bowser - 2998

 

 

Mother Nature wins at Orange County Fair Speedway; All Stars lose two in a row

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (August 18, 2018) - Early afternoon rain showers mixed with an extended forecast predicting additional precipitation has forced Orange County Fair Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials to cancel the Saturday evening program. Track and Series officials are working together to find a suitable make-up date.

With Mother Nature winning the first two rounds of the New York All Star swing, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will now conclude their New York trip on Sunday evening, August 19, at the ‘Valley of Speed’ - Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York. The All Stars will battle for a $7,000 top prize.

Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y., will allow pit access beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 19. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5 p.m., followed by All Star hot laps at 5:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lebanon Valley Speedway live on the Web at www.lebanonvalley.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 34 Raceway) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 3712 2. Carson Macedo - 3708 3. Chad Kemenah - 3694 4. Jac Haudenschild - 3538 5. Dave Blaney - 3510 6. Paul McMahan - 3508 7. Parker Price-Miller - 3466 8. Cale Conley - 3244 9. Brandon Spithaler - 3002 10. Carl Bowser - 2998

 

 

All Star visit to Utica-Rome Speedway cancelled

VERNON, N.Y. (August 16, 2018) - With a high percentage of precipitation in the forecast for much of the day on Friday, Utica-Rome Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials were left with no choice but to cancel the All Star visit to Utica-Rome Speedway set for Friday, August 17.

“Our goal was to do everything that we could to get the show in, but unfortunately, the forecast never improved and left us with little hope,” said Series director, Don Grabey. “We are currently working with track officials to find a suitable date to return in 2019.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will now kick-off their trek through the Empire State on Saturday evening, August 18, at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. One of the highest paying programs on the 2018 All Star schedule, the Saturday night visit will award a $10,000 top prize.

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will conclude their New York swing on Sunday, August 19, at the ‘Valley of Speed’ - Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York.

Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18. A mandatory All Star driver meeting will happen at 5:30 p.m, followed by All Star hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more about OCFS should visit the speedway on the Web at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y., will allow pit access beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 19. A mandatory All Star driver meeting will take shape at 5 p.m., followed by All Star hot laps at 5:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lebanon Valley Speedway live on the Web at www.lebanonvalley.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 34 Raceway) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 3712 2. Carson Macedo - 3708 3. Chad Kemenah - 3694 4. Jac Haudenschild - 3538 5. Dave Blaney - 3510 6. Paul McMahan - 3508 7. Parker Price-Miller - 3466 8. Cale Conley - 3244 9. Brandon Spithaler - 3002 10. Carl Bowser - 2998

 

 

The All Star Circuit of Champions will visit trio of tracks during three-day New York road trip

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 15, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 season is about to hit high gear once again, as the touring sprint car series sets aim for a trio of stops in the Empire State; three tracks in three days all while chasing a combined winner’s share equalling $22,000. The New York triple-header will activate a busy stretch of competition for the touring All Stars. The month will conclude with a four-pack of events in ‘Pennsylvania Posse Country’ on August 23-26, followed by a stop at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park on Friday, August 31.

Checking off the schedule as the second New York swing of the 2018 season for Tony Stewart’s All Stars, the upcoming weekend will begin, officially, on Friday evening, August 17, with a visit to Utica-Rome Speedway near Vernon. The All Stars have visited Utica-Rome twice in Series history, never during Tony Stewart’s tenure as owner, with the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer earning the top prize during the last visit in 2012. The visit to Utica-Rome Speedway on Friday will award a $5,000 top prize.

Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y., arguably the largest oval on the 2018 Series schedule, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday, August 18. Awarding a $10,000 payday, All Star competitors will attempt the tame Orange County’s sprawling 5/8-mile oval during their invasion of southeast New York; just the second-ever visit by the All Star Circuit of Champions in Series history. Sammy Swindell, the most recent All Star winner while in action at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, is the defending Orange County Fair Speedway winner. Incidentally, Swindell’s victories at 34 Raceway and Orange County Fair Speedway were exactly one year apart - to the date.

‘The Valley Of Speed’ will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday evening, August 19, and will officially conclude the three-day swing through the Empire State. An oval just as demanding as Orange County Fair Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y., features an action-packed, high-banked, half-mile oval that is not for the faint of heart. The All Stars have made two prior appearances in West Lebanon, each during Tony Stewart’s tenure, welcoming two different winners to victory lane. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich is the defending All Star main event winner at Lebanon Valley Speedway. “Double-D” scored a $7,000 payday for his efforts, piloting the Tom Buch-owned No. 13 to an eighth-career All Star victory at the time. Like 2017, Lebanon Valley Speedway will award a $7,000 top prize in 2018, also awarding a minimum of $1,000 to each feature starter.

On top of what may go down as one of the closest point battles in Series history, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions charge into New York as the current All Star driver championship leader, holding a mere-four point lead over Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo. Despite an overwhelming lead in the win column with seven victories thus far in 2018, Reutzel and Macedo have nearly identical numbers in the top-five and top-ten columns. The Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry owns 20 top-ten finishes, 14 of which inside the top-five, during 28 feature starts. Macedo, driver of the Gaerte/Norman No. 3G, also owns 20 top-ten finishes, but 15 occurred inside the top-five.

Although nearly counted out of championship contention during the first half of the season, six-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions title holder, Chad Kemenah, has worked his way back within striking distance and will enter the New York swing third in the driver championship chase less than 20 markers out of the top spot. Kemenah’s consistency is more than impressive, owning 26 top-ten finishes and two victories.

Jac Haudenschild, the Spring Nationals winner at Attica Raceway Park, is fourth in the driver title chase, followed by Lou Blaney Memorial winner, Dave Blaney. Paul McMahan, Parker Price-Miller, Cale Conley, Brandon Spithaler, and Carl Bowser round-out the top-ten in the current All Star driver championship. McMahan leads the bottom half of the top-ten with two victories on the season and trails Dave Blaney for fifth by just two points.

In addition to a loaded roster of All Star talent, Tony Stewart will join the Series during competition on all three nights, piloting his own Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Rush Truck Centers/Sage Fruit/Ford Performance/No. 14.

“I’m excited to get back on the track with these guys,” Tony Stewart said about racing in New York with the All Stars. “We have a talented group that follow our schedule full-time. They have proven time and time again that they can compete anywhere in the country. Being competitive against a group like this is one thing, but winning against them is another. It is a true challenge and I am excited to be a part of it at Utica-Rome, Orange County, and Lebanon Valley.”

Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y., will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 17. A mandatory All Star driver meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:15 p.m. Those interested in learning more should visit Utica-Rome Speedway live on the Web at www.uticaromespeedway.com.

Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18. A mandatory All Star driver meeting will happen at 5:30 p.m, followed by All Star hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more about OCFS should visit the speedway on the Web at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y., will allow pit access beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 19. A mandatory All Star driver meeting will take shape at 5 p.m., followed by All Star hot laps at 5:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lebanon Valley Speedway live on the Web at www.lebanonvalley.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 34 Raceway)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3712
2. Carson Macedo - 3708
3. Chad Kemenah - 3694
4. Jac Haudenschild - 3538
5. Dave Blaney - 3510
6. Paul McMahan - 3508
7. Parker Price-Miller - 3466
8. Cale Conley - 3244
9. Brandon Spithaler - 3002
10. Carl Bowser - 2998

 

 

Sammy Swindell beats Eliason and Macedo at 34 Raceway for 27th career All Star victory

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 29, 2018) - Sammy Swindell is 62-years-old and still winning.

Exactly one year after earning his last Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory in West Lebanon, N.Y., “Slammin’” Sammy Swindell wins again with America’s Series, this time earning a $5,000 payday during action at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. For Swindell, the All Star victory bumps his career total to 27 with the Series, forced to outduel Fresno, California’s Cory Eliason during the later stages of the 30-lap program to do so. The 34 Raceway victory was a first-ever for the Germantown, Tenn., native during All Star competition.

Cory Eliason held on to finish second with the All Stars to earn a first-ever podium finish with the Series, followed by Carson Macedo, Cale Conley, and Kerry Madsen.

“I think I’m the oldest person to ever win one of these races,” an elated Sammy Swindell said in victory lane, driver of the Thones Utility Construction/No. 59 sprint car. “We pulled this car out of the trailer tonight and didn’t touch a bolt on it. We won one now. We’ll work to improve from here.”

Sammy Swindell’s march to the front took patience and persistence. Starting from the outside of row two, Swindell completed the first eight circuits in the exact same position as he started. Traffic came into play quickly around the 3/8-mile, high banked oval which allowed Swindell to close the gap on the top three. Utilizing lapped cars, the former World of Outlaws champion was able to battle by Jackson and Knoxville winner, Kerry Madsen, to take the third spot officially on lap nine. Just one circuit later, the main event’s first caution appeared forcing the field to mold back together.

It was not until when caution flags reappeared that Swindell was able to make a bid for the second spot, ultimately driving by the familiar No. 7K of Cale Conley as the pair raced down the backstretch on lap 17. Halting Swindell’s obvious momentum in traffic, caution flags reappeared on lap 18, once again forcing the field to bunch back together.

Now on the tailtank of the Roth Motorsports entry of Cory Eliason, green flag conditions returned with Swindell now in hot pursuit of the top spot. The pair raced one-two for the next eight circuits in clear air, but traffic came into the picture soon thereafter. As Eliason reached the tail of the field to complete lap 26, Swindell made his move, actually peeking underneath the No. 83 as the pair battled into turn one. A drag race down the back straightaway resulted in Swindell’s favor, taking the lead officially with a slider between turns three and four on lap 27.

Although one last caution appeared with two circuits remaining setting up a green-white-checkered restart, Swindell was untouchable, sailing off to score the All Star victory in front of a packed-house by 1.25 seconds.

“We were kinda tight at the beginning, so as the laps continued to go down, the car was getting better,” Swindell continued. “We still have a few kinks that we need to work out.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will enjoy a pair of off-weekends before returning to competition on Friday evening, August 17, at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York; the first of three consecutive events in the Empire State. Action will continue on Saturday evening, August 18, at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, followed by a stop at the Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon on Sunday, August 19. The trio of New York stops will open an August schedule that includes eight events across three states, four of which in Pennsylvania on August 23-26.

Contingency Awards/Results: 34 Raceway - Sunday, July 29, 2018:
Arctic Cat All Stars at 34 Raceway
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 32 Entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sammy Swindell - 12.797 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cale Conley - 12.288 seconds (2nd Quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Joey Saldana
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Austin McCarl
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carson Macedo
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Sammy Swindell
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cale Conley
Wix Filters Dash #2: Cory Eliason
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Ryan Smith
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sammy Swindell
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jac Haudenschild (+9)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.675; 2. 35V-Jamie Veal, 12.759; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.815; 4. 26-Joey Saldana, 12.867; 5. 15-Bobby Mincer, 12.990; 6. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.008; 7. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 13.085; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.456

Group (B)
1. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.590; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.672; 3. 25-Jake Blackhurst, 12.707; 4. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 12.770; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.852; 6. 3K-Tim Kaeding, 12.863; 7. 21au-Jordan Brazier, 12.949; 8. 12-Lynton Jeffrey, 13.391

Group (C)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 12.376; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.382; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.414; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.699; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.740; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.855; 7. 5H-Sammy Walsh, 12.963; 8. 51J-Ryan Jamison, 13.362

Group (D)
1. 83-Cory Eliason, 12.236; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.288; 3. 59-Sammy Swindell, 12.434; 4. 98-Carl Bowser, 12.576; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.582; 6. 29-Willie Croft, 12.598; 7. 50-Bill Balog, 12.753; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 12.780

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 35V-Jamie Veal [3]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [6]; 6. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [7]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 8. 15-Bobby Mincer [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 2KS-Austin McCarl [1]; 2. 25-Jake Blackhurst [2]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding [6]; 6. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 7. 21AU-Jordan Brazier [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 7. 5H-Sammy Walsh [7]; 8. 51J-Ryan Jamison [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 59-Sammy Swindell [2]; 2. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 3. 83-Cory Eliason [4]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 5. 29-Willie Croft [6]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 7. 50-Bill Balog [7]; 8. 49-Josh Schneiderman [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 26-Joey Saldana [4]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 83-Cory Eliason [2]; 2. 59-Sammy Swindell [1]; 3. 2KS-Austin McCarl [4]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [3]; 5. 25-Jake Blackhurst [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 3. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [4]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 5. 5H-Sammy Walsh [7]; 6. 50-Bill Balog [5]; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman [9]; 8. 15-Bobby Mincer [10]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 10. 21AU-Jordan Brazier [6]; 11. 51J-Ryan Jamison [11]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 59-Sammy Swindell [4]; 2. 83-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [9]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 7. 26-Joey Saldana [7]; 8. 4-Parker Price-Miller [12]; 9. 24-Rico Abreu [13]; 10. 2KS-Austin McCarl [6]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 12. 39-Spencer Bayston [11]; 13. 3-Jac Haudenschild [22]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 15. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [23]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 17. 29-Willie Croft [17]; 18. 25-Jake Blackhurst [10]; 19. 35V-Jamie Veal [15]; 20. 11-Ryan Smith [21]; 21. 98-Carl Bowser [8]; 22. 10H-Chad Kemenah [24]; 23. 70-Dave Blaney [20]; 24. 3K-Tim Kaeding [19] Lap Leaders: Cale Conley (1-4), Cory Eliason (5-26), Sammy Swindell (27-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/29/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 3712
2. Carson Macedo - 3708
3. Chad Kemenah - 3694
4. Jac Haudenschild - 3538
5. Dave Blaney - 3510
6. Paul McMahan - 3508
7. Parker Price-Miller - 3466
8. Cale Conley - 3244
9. Brandon Spithaler - 3002
10. Carl Bowser - 2998

 

 

Kerry Madsen goes back-to-back with the All Star Circuit of Champions with win at Knoxville Raceway

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28, 2018) - Kerry Madsen nearly counted himself out on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, forced to start from the inside of seven for the 25-lap main event after finishing third during his respective heat race. Although distraught over his starting position, the veteran proved himself wrong in a hurry, quickly advancing through the feature field to earn his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory in as many days.

Now a nine-time winner with the All Star Circuit of Champions, the “Madman” sealed his fate on lap 20, making an impressive move around fellow sprint car veteran, Sammy Swindell, to cash-in for a $5,000 payday.

Defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, finished third at Knoxville Raceway, followed by “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brooke Tatnell.

“We’ve been really quick lately, we just haven’t been able to catch any breaks,” Kerry Madsen explained in victory lane, driver of the GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/No. 2M sprint car. “Last night was a great night for us, and tonight having to start 13th, I was like ‘oh man, we are done.’ But I’ll tell you what, Guy Forbrook has been working hard on this car. That thing was a rocketship tonight.”

Tea, South Dakota’s Matt Juhl and seven-time Knoxville Raceway track champion, Terry McCarl, led the feature field to green on Saturday night at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Juhl earned the early advantage, leading McCarl, Brooke Tatnell, and Lynton Jeffrey by the flagstand for the first time. Juhl led the first three circuits before the main event’s first red flag appeared on lap four. Trey Starks was the driver involved; he walked away unharmed.

Green flag action resumed with Terry McCarl now on the back bumper of Juhl. McCarl chased Juhl for the next eight circuits before making his first, official bid for the top spot on lap 12. Although gaining the top spot with ease, Juhl had some visible programs, ultimately surrendering his position and pulling off into the infield.

After McCarl’s successful overtaking, the driver of the familiar No. 24 led for the next two circuits, instantly opening up to a three-second command. Unfortunately for T-Mac, the turn one cushion got the best of the Altoona, Iowa, native, eventually sending McCarl on a wild ride between turns one and two. As a result, the point position was left open for Sammy Swindell.

Swindell, who started seventh on the feature grid, led the field back to green with Brooke Tatnell and Chad Kemenah in tow. By that point, Kerry Madsen was full of life, already making his presence known well within the top-five, actually powering into the runner-up spot by the completion of lap 16.

Lap by lap, Madsen picked away at Swindell’s lead, shrinking his command from one second on lap 17, to a mere-.2 seconds by the completion of lap 19. By the time the pair raced into turn one on lap 20, Madsen was within striking distance and attempted to slide the Germantown, Tenn., native through corner number two. Although Madsen’s initial slider did not stick, his attempt to overtake the top spot in turns three and four did succeed, ultimately pulling away from Swindell as the pair drag raced off of corner number four.

From that point forward, it was all Madsen at the front of the field, quickly accelerating to an impressive command that stretched to nearly three seconds by lap 25.

“This is a fun team to be a part of,” Madsen explained. “I have really enjoyed the last year and a half. This is a great time of year to get good.”

Moving a little further east, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their four-race stretch through the Midwest with a stop on Sunday evening, July 29, at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. Just the third appearance in Series history, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle for a $5,000 top prize during their Sunday night stop at the 3/8-mile, semi-banked oval, officially concluding their four-track, three-state sweep through the central time zone.

34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 29. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit 34 Raceway live on the Web at www.34raceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Knoxville Raceway - Saturday, July 28, 2018: Weiler Night EMi Driver’s Meeting: 56 entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Giovanni Scelzi - 15.419 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 15.338 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Matt Juhl Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lynton Jeffrey Mobil 1 Heat #4: Carson Macedo Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Brian Brown Computer Man of Fremont D-Main: Tony Stewart Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Rager Phillips JE Pistons Dash #1: Matt Juhl Wix Filters Dash #2: Terry McCarl Classic Ink USA B-Main: Giovanni Scelzi Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sammy Swindell (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dominic Scelzi (+16) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 15.364; 2. 26-Joey Saldana, 15.399; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 15.489; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 15.553; 5. 9-Rager Phillips, 15.590; 6. 83-Cory Eliason, 15.622; 7. 70s-Jeff Swindell, 15.664; 8. 21au-Jordan Brazier, 15.717; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.836; 10. 98-Carl Bowser, 15.859; 11. 10-Clyde Knipp, 15.907; 12. 28-Allen Woods, 16.113

Group (B) 1. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.338; 2. 59-Sammy Swindell, 15.381; 3. 7W-Tasker Phillips, 15.654; 4. O9-Matt Juhl, 15.697; 5. 71A-RJ Johnson, 15.702; 6. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 15.758; 7. 70-Dave Blaney, 15.820; 8. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer, 16.154; 9. 7-John Carney, 16.339; 10. 7X-Carson McCarl, 16.470; 11. 19-Bobby Wueve, 16.689

Group (C) 1. 24-Terry McCarl, 15.368; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.404; 3. 12-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.410; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston, 15.449; 5. 71-Gio Scelzi, 15.479; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.667; 7. 24R-Rico Abreu, 15.748; 8. 35V-Jamie Veal, 15.797; 9. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.832; 10. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 15.958; 11. 15-Bobby Mincer, 16.447

Group (D) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.440; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.599; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 15.638; 4. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 15.652; 5. 56N-Davey Heskin, 15.657; 6. 67-Ryan Robinson, 15.663; 7. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.683; 8. 20-AJ Moeller, 15.726; 9. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.743; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.366; 11. 1AJ-Tevor Mell, 17.747

Group (E) 1. 21-Brian Brown, 15.530; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 15.545; 3. 44-Trey Starks, 15.607; 4. 55-Brooke Tatnell, 15.685; 5. 29-Willie Croft, 15.805; 6. 3K-Tim Kaeding, 15.877; 7. 75-Glen Saville, 16.016; 8. 19P-Paige Polyak, 16.066; 9. 5H-Sammy Walsh, 16.177; 10. 85-Chase Wanner, 16.517; 11. 84-Brandon Hanks, 99.470

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [2]; 2. 2C-Wayne Johnson [4]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 4. 83-Cory Eliason [6]; 5. 26-Joey Saldana [3]; 6. 70S-Jeff Swindell [7]; 7. 21AU-Jordan Brazier [8]; 8. 9-Rager Phillips [5]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 10. 98-Carl Bowser [10]; 11. 10-Clyde Knipp [11]; 12. 28-Allen Woods [12]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. O9-Matt Juhl [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 7W-Tasker Phillips [2]; 4. 59-Sammy Swindell [3]; 5. 49-Josh Schneiderman [6]; 6. 71A-RJ Johnson [5]; 7. 70-Dave Blaney [7]; 8. 7-John Carney [9]; 9. 19-Bobby Wueve [11]; 10. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [8]; 11. 7X-Carson McCarl [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 12-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 4. 24-Terry McCarl [4]; 5. 71-Gio Scelzi [5]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 7. 24R-Rico Abreu [7]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [10]; 9. 35V-Jamie Veal [8]; 10. 14-Tony Stewart [9]; 11. 15-Bobby Mincer [11]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 2KS-Austin McCarl [1]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 67-Ryan Robinson [6]; 6. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 7. 56N-Davey Heskin [5]; 8. 11-Ryan Smith [9]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 10. 1AJ-Tevor Mell [11]; 11. 20-AJ Moeller [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 2. 55-Brooke Tatnell [1]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 4. 3K-Tim Kaeding [6]; 5. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 6. 19P-Paige Polyak [8]; 7. 29-Willie Croft [5]; 8. 5H-Sammy Walsh [9]; 9. 85-Chase Wanner [10]; 10. 75-Glen Saville [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. O9-Matt Juhl [1]; 2. 12-Lynton Jeffrey [3]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 4. 59-Sammy Swindell [2]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [5]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 24-Terry McCarl [1]; 2. 55-Brooke Tatnell [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson [4]

D-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 3. 15-Bobby Mincer [8]; 4. 10-Clyde Knipp [7]; 5. 7X-Carson McCarl [10]; 6. 1AJ-Tevor Mell [5]; 7. 75-Glen Saville [3]; 8. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [4]; 9. 20-AJ Moeller [6]; 10. 28-Allen Woods [9]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 9-Rager Phillips [1]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 7-John Carney [5]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 6. 35V-Jamie Veal [6]; 7. 5H-Sammy Walsh [4]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 9. 98-Carl Bowser [12]; 10. 19-Bobby Wueve [10]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 12. 85-Chase Wanner [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 71-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 4. 67-Ryan Robinson [4]; 5. 49-Josh Schneiderman [5]; 6. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 7. 70S-Jeff Swindell [6]; 8. 24R-Rico Abreu [13]; 9. 56N-Davey Heskin [11]; 10. 21AU-Jordan Brazier [12]; 11. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 12. 9-Rager Phillips [16]; 13. 29-Willie Croft [14]; 14. 11-Ryan Smith [17]; 15. 19P-Paige Polyak [10]; 16. 70-Dave Blaney [15]; 17. 71A-RJ Johnson [9]

A-Main (25 Laps) 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [13]; 2. 59-Sammy Swindell [7]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 5. 55-Brooke Tatnell [4]; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston [9]; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [23]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [18]; 9. 83-Cory Eliason [19]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 11. 3K-Tim Kaeding [20]; 12. 2KS-Austin McCarl [16]; 13. 26-Joey Saldana [22]; 14. 12-Lynton Jeffrey [3]; 15. 4-Parker Price-Miller [14]; 16. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 17. 7W-Tasker Phillips [17]; 18. 2C-Wayne Johnson [12]; 19. 67-Ryan Robinson [26]; 20. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. [11]; 21. 24-Terry McCarl [2]; 22. O9-Matt Juhl [1]; 23. 70-Dave Blaney [25]; 24. 3-Jac Haudenschild [24]; 25. 44-Trey Starks [15]; 26. 71-Gio Scelzi [21] Lap Leaders: Matt Juhl (1-11), Terry McCarl (12-14), Sammy Swindell (15-19), Kerry Madsen (20-25)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/28/2018) 1. Chad Kemenah - 3588 2. Aaron Reutzel - 3574 3. Carson Macedo - 3564 4. Jac Haudenschild - 3414 5. Dave Blaney - 3406 6. Paul McMahan - 3386 7. Parker Price-Miller - 3332 8. Cale Conley - 3102 9. Carl Bowser - 2890 10. Brandon Spithaler - 2884

 

 

The Madman pockets $10,000 during All Star visit to Jackson Motorplex

JACKSON, Minn. (June 27, 2018) - The “Madman” Kerry Madsen put on a show during Friday’s fair race at Jackson (Minn.) Motorplex featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, ultimately battling through a four-car fray near the midpoint of the 30-lap program to solidify a $10,000 payday. Madsen, who now owns eight All Star Circuit of Champions victories over the course of his storied career, started fourth on the feature grid and took the lead officially on lap 16, driving by race-long leader, Josh Baughman, with a power move on the cushion. The All Star victory was Madsen’s first of the 2018 season.

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel climbed six positions to finish second at the final checkers, followed by Chad Kemenah, Dave Blaney, and Carson Macedo.

In addition, fans from coast-to-coast will have the opportunity to relive the excitement from the state-of-the-art complex as MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018, was on hand to capture all of the action. Air dates for the event will be released in the near-future.

“It feels good to put a night like tonight together and win in front of all of our home fans and sponsors,” Kerry Madsen said in victory lane, pilot of the GoMuddy.com/No. 2M sprint car. “It was a fun race there toward the middle, but we were able to get away from those guys and get the lead before the track got real narrow. This is a great way to start the weekend. I’m very proud to be a part of this team and happy for everyone involved.”

Although it was Madsen who earned the payday, it was Josh Baughman who earned the initial jump, taking command from the outside-pole position over Chad Kemenah and Dave Blaney. With a clear track ahead, Baughman was able to build a strong advantage in a hurry, escaping to a near-two second lead with just five laps in the books.

The pace was quick, but traffic soon halted Baughman’s momentum which allowed Kemenah, Blaney, and eventually Madsen, to close the gap. By lap 12, Baughman’s advantage was all but erased, now with four cars on his heels battling for positions two through five.

Blaney drove by Kemenah at the exit of turn four on lap 12 to take the runner-up spot, only to be negated the following circuit. By this point, Madsen was already applying pressure on the frontrunners, soon commencing a battle with Kemenah and Blaney for a podium position. As Kemenah drove back by Blaney to regain second, Madsen also slipped by the “Buckeye Bullet” to take third on lap 13, following that advancement with another move on lap 14 to scoot around Kemenah for second. Just two circuits later, Madsen was in command, actually driving around Baughman at the exit of turn four to officially lead lap 16.

Madsen’s lead grew in a hurry, but it was cut down just as fast as it was built. Jackson Speedway’s surface started to build a thin line of rubber around the bottom of the speedway, ultimately forcing all competitors to move to the bottom groove. Trying to take advantage of the situation, Aaron Reutzel, who followed Madsen through the chaos to claim second over Kemenah and Blaney on lap 19, tried to apply pressure on the “Madman” while racing through the narrow groove, but time was out. Madsen crossed under the final checkers with a one second lead.

“It was important to get to the front in a hurry and find the abrasiveness around the bottom of the speedway,” Madsen continued. “I think we were all a little worried that the track was going to do that. It all worked out in the end.”

With two events down and two to go, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their four-race trek through the Midwest with a one-night stand at the Sprint Car Capital of the World - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday evening, July 28. Tony Stewart’s All Stars have made 16 prior appearances at the world-famous Marion County Fairgrounds, but only two repeat winners have been crowned. The last All Star visit to Knoxville Raceway took place in 2011 with Kevin Swindell taking the final checkers.

Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Knoxville Raceway live on the Web at www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Jackson Motorplex - Friday, July 27, 2018:
ABDO Fair Race presented by Richard White Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 46 entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 12.519 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tony Stewart - 12.601 seconds (2nd quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Brian Brown
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sammy Swindell
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carson Macedo
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Paul McMahan
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Terry McCarl
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Cale Conley
JE Pistons Dash #1: Chad Kemenah
Wix Filters Dash #2: Josh Baughman
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tony Stewart
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+11)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.580; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.601; 3. 83-Cory Eliason, 12.639; 4. 21-Brian Brown, 12.663; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.886; 6. 5H-Sammy Walsh, 12.951; 7. 23W-Scott Winters, 13.115; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.233; 9. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 13.342; 10. 7-John Carney, 13.559

Group (B)
1. 17b-Josh Baughman, 12.701; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.821; 3. 26-Joey Saldana, 12.955; 4. 59-Sammy Swindell, 13.064; 5. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 13.070; 6. 7X-Carson McCarl, 13.275; 7. 4X-Eric Schulz, 13.848; 8. 39-Spencer Bayston, 18.996; 9. 1AJ-Tevor Mell, 99.190

Group (C)
1. O9-Matt Juhl, 12.856; 2. 55-Brooke Tatnell, 13.063; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.081; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.138; 5. 16-Travis Whitney, 13.167; 6. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.185; 7. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.195; 8. 35V-Jamie Veal, 13.327; 9. 2K-Kevin Ingle, 18.302

Group (D)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.041; 2. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.269; 3. 3p-Sawyer Phillips, 13.349; 4. 35W-Skylar Prochaska, 13.464; 5. 19L-RJ Johnson, 13.509; 6. 24R-Rico Abreu, 13.526; 7. 20-Brant O'Banion, 13.716; 8. 14K-Victoria Knutson, 14.135; 9. O5-Colin Smith, 99.370

Group (E)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.804; 2. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.246; 3. 29-Willie Croft, 13.294; 4. 24-Terry McCarl, 13.316; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding, 13.341; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.345; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.387; 8. 11-Ryan Smith, 13.457; 9. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.698

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 83-Cory Eliason [2]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 5H-Sammy Walsh [6]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 7. 23W-Scott Winters [7]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 9. 97-Alan Gilbertson [9]; 10. 7-John Carney [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 59-Sammy Swindell [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 17B-Josh Baughman [4]; 4. 26-Joey Saldana [2]; 5. 2KS-Austin McCarl [5]; 6. 4X-Eric Schulz [7]; 7. 7X-Carson McCarl [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 55-Brooke Tatnell [3]; 4. O9-Matt Juhl [4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [6]; 6. 35V-Jamie Veal [8]; 7. 16-Travis Whitney [5]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 9. 2K-Kevin Ingle [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 2. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [2]; 3. 24R-Rico Abreu [6]; 4. 35W-Skylar Prochaska [1]; 5. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 6. 19L-RJ Johnson [5]; 7. O5-Colin Smith [9]; 8. 14K-Victoria Knutson [8]; 9. 20-Brant O'Banion [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Terry McCarl [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 29-Willie Croft [2]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding [5]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 7. 11-Ryan Smith [8]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [9]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 3. 83-Cory Eliason [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 6. 24-Terry McCarl [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 17B-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 5. 59-Sammy Swindell [4]; 6. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [3]; 5. 97-Alan Gilbertson [5]; 6. 7-John Carney [9]; 7. 14K-Victoria Knutson [4]; 8. 2K-Kevin Ingle [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 2KS-Austin McCarl [3]; 3. 35V-Jamie Veal [7]; 4. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee [4]; 6. 3K-Tim Kaeding [6]; 7. 5H-Sammy Walsh [2]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [8]; 9. 11-Ryan Smith [14]; 10. 7K-Cale Conley [16]; 11. 19L-RJ Johnson [9]; 12. 16-Travis Whitney [12]; 13. O5-Colin Smith [15]; 14. 4X-Eric Schulz [10]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [17]; 16. 23W-Scott Winters [11]; 17. 7X-Carson McCarl [13]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [9]; 6. 59-Sammy Swindell [10]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 8. 83-Cory Eliason [5]; 9. 17B-Josh Baughman [2]; 10. 4-Parker Price-Miller [13]; 11. 24-Terry McCarl [11]; 12. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 13. 26-Joey Saldana [18]; 14. 24R-Rico Abreu [16]; 15. 11-Ryan Smith [26]; 16. 35V-Jamie Veal [23]; 17. 14-Tony Stewart [21]; 18. O9-Matt Juhl [17]; 19. 55-Brooke Tatnell [14]; 20. 2KS-Austin McCarl [22]; 21. 29-Willie Croft [15]; 22. 3-Jac Haudenschild [25]; 23. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [19]; 24. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [24]; 25. 3P-Sawyer Phillips [12]; 26. 35W-Skylar Prochaska [20] Lap Leaders: Josh Baughman (1-15), Kerry Madsen (16-25)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/27/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 3446
2. Chad Kemenah - 3444
3. Aaron Reutzel - 3440
4. Jac Haudenschild - 3312
5. Dave Blaney - 3302
6. Paul McMahan - 3256
7. Parker Price-Miller - 3212
8. Cale Conley - 3012
9. Carl Bowser - 2800
10. Brandon Spithaler - 2794

 

 

Ryan Smith takes advantage of Macedo’s misfortune for Angell Park All Star victory

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (July 26, 2018) - The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith earned his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2018 season in a thriller on Thursday night at Angell Park Speedway, inheriting command with just two circuits remaining after race leader, Carson Macedo, retired with mechanical woes. In actuality, Smith, the part-time pilot of the McGhee Motorsports/Mike McGhee and Associates/No. 11 sprint car, inherited the lead twice during the All Star/IRA Outlaw Sprint Series event in Sun Prairie, Wis., but the second proved to be worth $5,000.

Multi-time IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion, Bill Balog, rallied nine positions to finish second at Angell Park Speedway, followed by Dave Blaney, Chad Kemenah, and California invader, Rico Abreu.

“I really can’t thank my guys enough for their hard work, and for them giving me this opportunity to drive their car,” Ryan Smith said in Angell Park Speedway victory lane. “We’ve been getting faster and faster every time we race together. It feels great to finally get an All Star win.”

Although Smith started from the pole position, it was fellow front row starter Aaron Reutzel who earned the early advantage, immediately taking control of the 24-car field as the opening green flags waved.

A quick pace around Angell Park Speedway’s 1/3-mile, clay oval led the Cute, Texas, native into traffic for the first time on lap four. Despite multiple roadblocks in the form of lapped cars, Reutzel was able to maintain momentum by utilizing the speedway’s gnarly cushion, weaving through traffic safely until the main event’s first caution appeared on lap 13. Unfortunately for Reutzel, he would become involved in that caution, eventually forced to retire and surrender the lead after another driver made contact with the seven-time All Star winner while attempting to slow for the caution. Reutzel’s damage was severe and would not return.

With Reutzel out, Ryan Smith would inherit the top spot, now with Chad Kemenah and Carson Macedo on his heels. Smith led the field for the next five circuits until a mistake cost him the point position. Miscalculating the turn four cushion, Smith jumped the edge of the racing groove and nearly lost control allowing fifth-starting Carson Macedo to drive by to lead lap 19.

Ironically enough, the turn four cushion, which nearly ended Smith’s feature campaign entirely, gave the “Kunkletown Kid” a second chance. As Macedo was battling through traffic with two and a half laps remaining, the Lemoore, Calif., native hopped the curb in turn four resulting in terminal front end damage. Macedo limped across the line but caution flags waved soon thereafter setting up a green-white-checkered restart. Ryan Smith inherited the top spot, ultimately holding off Bill Balog and Dave Blaney at the final checkers.

“Definitely a wild one tonight,” Smith continued. “That was a tough deal for Carson (Macedo). I’ve lost races the same way and it definitely hurts. The cushion bit us once, but we were able to capitalize on my mistake later in the race and get the win. We’ll head further down the road and try again tomorrow at Jackson.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their four-day trek through the Midwest with a stop at the Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., on Friday, July 27. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle for a $10,000 top prize during their visit to southern Minnesota’s state-of-the-art complex; the first and only All Star visit to the Land of 10,000 Lakes in 2018.

Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 27. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Jackson Motorplex live on the Web at www.jacksonmotorplex.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Angell Park Speedway - Thursday, July 26, 2018: Sprint Spectacular EMi Driver’s Meeting: 39 Entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dominic Scelzi - 12.204 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ryan Smith - 12.056 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jac Haudenschild Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart JE Pistons Dash #1: Ryan Smith Wix Filters Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cale Conley Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Parker Price-Miller (+11) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.056; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.092; 3. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 12.267; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.321; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.402; 6. 5H-Sammy Walsh, 12.531; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.630; 8. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 12.846; 9. 19-Todd Daun, 13.090; 10. 29-Hunter Custer, 13.996

Group (B) 1. 83-Cory Eliason, 12.180; 2. 59-Sammy Swindell, 12.340; 3. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.375; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.393; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.425; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.569; 7. 73-Ben Schmidt, 12.640; 8. 7-Scott Uttech, 12.735; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.834; 10. O2-Mike Reinke, 12.855

Group (C) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.196; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.313; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 12.529; 4. 23-Russel Borland, 12.552; 5. 98-Carl Bowser, 12.825; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.829; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.987; 8. 85M-Steve Meyer, 13.007; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.040; 10. 63-Nick Matuszewski, 13.207

Group (D) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.406; 2. 64-Scotty Thiel, 12.426; 3. 26-Joey Saldana, 12.528; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.534; 5. 25-Jake Blackhurst, 12.558; 6. 10W-Brandon McMullen, 12.593; 7. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 12.665; 8. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 13.579; 9. 12-Mike Decker, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 5H-Sammy Walsh [6]; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [7]; 8. 19-Todd Daun [9]; 9. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [8]; 10. 29-Hunter Custer [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 59-Sammy Swindell [3]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog [2]; 4. 83-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 73-Ben Schmidt [7]; 8. 7-Scott Uttech [8]; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz [9]; 10. O2-Mike Reinke [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [1]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 9. 85M-Steve Meyer [8]; 10. 63-Nick Matuszewski [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel [3]; 4. 26-Joey Saldana [2]; 5. 25-Jake Blackhurst [5]; 6. 4B-Scott Biertzer [7]; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder [8]; 8. 12-Mike Decker [9]; 9. 10W-Brandon McMullen [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 5. 59-Sammy Swindell [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 5H-Sammy Walsh [2]; 3. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [4]; 4. 10W-Brandon McMullen [13]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [5]; 6. 73-Ben Schmidt [6]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 8. 12-Mike Decker [12]; 9. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [15]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [10]; 11. 4K-Kris Spitz [14]; 12. 19-Todd Daun [11]; 13. 63-Nick Matuszewski [17]; 14. 4B-Scott Biertzer [3]; 15. 29-Hunter Custer [18]; 16. 43-Jereme Schroeder [8]; 17. 7-Scott Uttech [9]

A-Main (35 Laps) 1. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [11]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [16]; 6. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [13]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 8. 83-Cory Eliason [14]; 9. 4-Parker Price-Miller [20]; 10. 59-Sammy Swindell [9]; 11. 64-Scotty Thiel [12]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [17]; 13. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [10]; 14. 25-Jake Blackhurst [19]; 15. 7K-Cale Conley [21]; 16. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 17. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [23]; 18. 10W-Brandon McMullen [24]; 19. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 20. 5H-Sammy Walsh [22]; 21. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 22. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 23. 26-Joey Saldana [15]; 24. 23-Russel Borland [18] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-12), Ryan Smith (13-18), Carson Macedo (19-33), Ryan Smith (34, 35)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/26/2018) 1. Carson Macedo - 3306 2. Chad Kemenah - 3300 3. Aaron Reutzel - 3294 4. Jac Haudenschild - 3206 5. Dave Blaney - 3160 6. Paul McMahan - 3120 7. Parker Price-Miller - 3082 8. Cale Conley - 2922 9. Carl Bowser - 2710 10. Brandon Spithaler - 2704

 

 

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa ahead for All Star Circuit of Champions

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 24, 2018) - Arguably the most demanding weekend of the season, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their 2018 campaign with a four-race sweep through the Midwest, ready to take-on four events in four days at four different facilities, all of which while traveling through three states. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will visit Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa during their trek across the Midwest, kicking things off with a stop in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Thursday, July 26.

An event originally scheduled for Sunday, May 20, the All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off their road trip west with a stop in southern Wisconsin, ready to invade Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie where the All Stars will challenge the best of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series for a $5,000 top prize. The “Sprint Car Spectacular” has been a long time coming, as the last two All Star Circuit of Champions visits to Angell Park Speedway were halted by Mother Nature; once in 2017 and again in early 2018.

Moving further west over the Mississippi River, the All Star Circuit of Champions will next invade Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., on Friday, July 27. The best-of-the-best will battle for a $10,000 top prize during their visit to southern Minnesota, just the third appearance by Tony Stewart’s All Stars at the now state-of-the-art complex in Series history. In fact, the All Stars have not competed in the Land of 10,000 Lakes since 2013 when the Series visited Buffalo River Raceway Park. Travis Whitney was the last to visit victory lane with the All Star Circuit of Champions at Jackson Motorplex.

Moving just south of Minnesota, the All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their four-day road trip with a two-day stay in Iowa, first invading the Sprint Car Capital of the World - Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville. Iowa, on Saturday, July 28. Although many of the full-time All Stars have made the trek west to visit Knoxville Raceway for the annual Knoxville Nationals, the Series has not visited the world-famous half-mile since 2011. In total, Knoxville Raceway has hosted the traveling All Stars on 16 separate occasions welcoming 14 different winners. Terry McCarl and Don Droud, Jr., names certainly synonymous with sprint car competition and Knoxville Raceway, are the only two repeat winners during All Star action at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Kevin Swindell was the last to be victorious, claiming the big payday on August 6, 2011.

Slowly making their way back east, 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa, will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday, July 29. Although a short history with “America’s Series,” 34 Raceway is the only track on the four-day schedule that has hosted the All Star Circuit of Champions within the last year. Prior to the 2017 visit, the All Stars have only made the journey to Burlington once, that being in 1998 when Hall of Famer Kenny Jacobs earned the crown, one of 98 All Star Circuit of Champions victories for the All Star great.

Although not on top of the current All Star Circuit of Champions driver point battle, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star charge into Sun Prairie, Wis., as the hottest driver on tour. The pilot of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry has won four out of the last five All Star events, seven in total, most recently taming “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway for a $5,000 top prize on Saturday, July 21.

Certainly consistent, as well as victorious, Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo is the current driver championship point leader, holding a two-point cushion over Aaron Reutzel. The driver of the Gaerte/Norman No. 3G is a two-time winner thus far in 2018, also owning 18 top-ten finishes in 23 feature starts. Occurring in back-to-back fashion, Macedo’s pair of victories were accomplished in the Empire State, winning events at Stateline Speedway and Weedsport Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 & 10, respectively.

Six-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder, Chad Kemenah, is currently third in the Series driver standings. Like Macedo, the Buckeye owns two victories thus far in 2018, but trumps all other full-time travelers with 23 top-ten finishes in 29 feature starts, 17 of which occurring inside the top-five; a stat that also tops any other full-time All Star.

The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild is currently fourth in the All Star driver title chase, followed by the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney. The pair of sprint car Hall of Famers each own one All Star victory thus far in 2018, but combine for 16 top-ten finishes; nine for Blaney and seven for the “Wild Child.” Blaney is the most recent of the pair of earn a victory during Series competition, and appropriately enough, Blaney earned his victory during the 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway, an event that honored Dave’s father and fellow sprint car Hall of Famer, Lou Blaney. With the victory, Dave Blaney became the first repeat winner of the prestigious event in its ten year history.

Paul McMahan is currently sixth in the All Star driver chase, followed by Parker Price-Miller, Cale Conley, Carl Bowser, and Brandon Spithaler.

In addition to a loaded All Star Circuit of Champions roster, a handful of outside invaders also plan to follow the All Stars to all four programs including All Star owner and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart. St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu will also enter all four events.

Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., will open pit gates at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 5 p.m., followed by hot laps at 5:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Angell Park Speedway live on the Web at www.angellparkspeedway.net.

Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 27. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Jackson Motorplex live on the Web at www.jacksonmotorplex.com.

Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Knoxville Raceway live on the Web at www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa, will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 29. A mandatory All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will take shape at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit 34 Raceway live on the Web at www.34raceway.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/21/2018) 1. Carson Macedo - 3188 2. Aaron Reutzel - 3186 3. Chad Kemenah - 3158 4. Jac Haudenschild - 3100 5. Dave Blaney - 3016 6. Paul McMahan - 2984 7. Parker Price-Miller - 2950 8. Cale Conley - 2802 9. Carl Bowser - 2620 10. Brandon Spithaler - 2578

 

 

Aaron Reutzel sweeps I-79 Summer Shootout with victory at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (July 21, 2018) - For the fourth time in five events, Aaron Reutzel earned his way to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, this time by taming “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) during the second and final leg of the 2018 I-79 Summer Shootout.

For Reutzel, his evening in Western Pennsylvania was nearly flawless, not only leading all 25 laps of the All Star main event, but also kicking-off the evening with the fastest time during qualifying time trials, as well as earning an impressive heat race win. The victory, Reutzel’s seventh of the 2018 All Star Circuit of Champions season, concluded a model weekend for the Clute, Texas, native that also included a victory on Friday night at Eriez Speedway. Reutzel is now the owner of two perfect weekends in 2018, actually winning back-to-back events at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway and Dirt Oval (Ill.) at Route 66 on June 29 & 30.

“We are doing one heck of a job right now,” Aaron Reutzel explained in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Bros. Trucking/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/No. 87 sprint car. “Our cars have been fantastic, as well as holding together. When nights go as smooth as this, you can’t ask for much more.”

After finishing second during the evening’s dash, his only defeat at PPMS, Aaron Reutzel lined up on the outside of row one for the start of the 25-lap main event. Although flawless for most of the program, immediately gaining the lead after the initial start, Reutzel did encounter a few hazards, mostly in the form of lapped traffic which nearly cost Reutzel his lead. Reutzel’s first, and perhaps his most challenging situation during the 25-lapper occurred on lap 8 when the driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry nearly made contact with a lapped car twice while trying to work around him.

Although unable to keep up with Reutzel for the first few circuits, Carson Macedo, who started from the pole position by way of dash victory, was able to chase down Reutzel as the pair encountered lapped traffic. Reutzel’s near-mishap was just what Macedo needed, using his momentum to pull even with the Texan as the duo battled through turns one and two on lap 10. Luckily for Reutzel, the potential lead change was negated after caution flags flew for a slowing Tyler Esh.

After the feature’s first and only caution appeared, action resumed with Reutzel still in command of the field over Macedo and Cole Duncan. Periods of heavy traffic came into play once again with less than ten circuits remaining thus allowing Macedo to close the gap once more. Although Macedo made a tremendous effort to track down Reutzel, the former ASCS national champion was just as strong, if not stronger in traffic.

“The top of the speedway was pretty dominant tonight. You were able to carry a lot of momentum up there,” Carson Macedo explained. “I kept trying to get closer in traffic, but (Aaron Reutzel) was really good, too. He made good, consistent laps.”

“There were a couple of guys out there that made things tricky; bottom to top then back to the bottom,” Reutzel said about traffic. “They were making me a little nervous. I really didn’t know which way to go, but luckily we got through them without getting into any trouble.”

Up next on the calendar, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the month of July with a four-pack of events across the Midwest beginning with action at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Thursday, July 26. The four-day, three-state trek will continue at Jackson (Minn.) Motorplex on Friday, July 27, followed by a two-day stop in Iowa where Tony Stewart’s All Stars will invade the world-famous Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 28, followed by a stop at 34 Raceway on Sunday, July 29.

More information pertaining to the All Star trip west will be published in the coming days. Fans should stay tuned on the Web at the official online home of the All Star Circuit of Champions - www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Pittsburgh’s Pa. Motor Speedway - Saturday, July 21, 2018:
I-79 Summer Shootout
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 23 Entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 15.722 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 16.024 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel
JE Pistons Dash: Carson Macedo
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Lee Jacobs (+13)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 16.207; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan, 16.216; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.227; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 16.264; 5. 11-Gary Taylor, 16.340; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.444; 7. 13M-Brandon Matus, 16.730; 8. 51-John Garvin, 17.052

Group (B)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.468; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.603; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.819; 4. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.896; 5. 98-Carl Bowser, 17.120; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 17.178; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 17.482; 8. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 20.534

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.024; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 16.150; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 16.572; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 16.689; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 17.317; 6. 33-Brent Matus, 18.692; 7. 55-Gary Kriess, NT

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 5. 11-Gary Taylor [5]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [7]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [8]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 8. 70-Dave Blaney [6]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [8]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [19]; 8. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 9. 4-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 10. 3-Jac Haudenschild [14]; 11. 11-Gary Taylor [13]; 12. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 13. 98-Carl Bowser [17]; 14. 42-Sye Lynch [12]; 15. 7K-Cale Conley [22]; 16. 33-Brent Matus [18]; 17. 22-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 18. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [20]; 19. 35-Tyler Esh [10]; 20. 13M-Brandon Matus [16]; 21. 51-John Garvin [21]; 22. 40-George Hobaugh [15] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-25)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/21/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 3188
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3186
3. Chad Kemenah - 3158
4. Jac Haudenschild - 3100
5. Dave Blaney - 3016
6. Paul McMahan - 2984
7. Parker Price-Miller - 2950
8. Cale Conley - 2802
9. Carl Bowser - 2620
10. Brandon Spithaler - 2578

 

 

Aaron Reutzel passes Cole Duncan late for All Star victory at Eriez Speedway

ERIE, Pa. (July 20, 2018) - Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan was just four circuits away from claiming a second consecutive Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory at Eriez Speedway on Friday night when Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel stepped-up and stole the show. Utilizing lapped traffic during the closing circuits of the 30-lapper, Reutzel, who started fourth on the feature grid, was able to drive underneath Duncan at the exit of turn two on lap 27, ultimately ending a high paced, nose-to-tail chase around Eriez Speedway.

Still well in command of the All Star Circuit of Champions’ season win list, the I-79 Summer Shootout victory increased Reutzel’s win total to six on the year with all six occurring at different facilities. In addition, Reutzel became the fifth different driver in five All Star Circuit of Champions starts to earn a trip to Eriez Speedway victory lane.

The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild crossed under the final checkers just behind Duncan and Reutzel, followed by Dave Blaney and Tim Shaffer.

“For the most part, we were pretty equal tonight,” Aaron Reutzel said of Cole Duncan. “It was going to take lapped traffic for me to get around him. It just played out perfect for us. It was one of those nights where we were better off running second.”

Jumping to third after the initial green, Reutzel’s chase for the top spot commenced with just a few laps recorded, actually sneaking around Tyler Esh to take the second spot officially on lap two. Showing signs of potential early, Reutzel’s first, official bid for the top spot occurred on lap six, utilizing a slide job through turns three and four to get by Cole Duncan. Unfortunately for Reutzel, the pass was negated due to a caution just as the leaders were about to cross by the flagstand.

In clean air, Duncan was dominant, keeping a safe distance between himself and the field for the first 14 circuits, especially after caution flags reappeared on lap 11 clearing the track ahead of him. By lap 21, traffic started to become an obvious factor allowing Reutzel to cut down on Duncan’s advantage. The pair raced nearly nose-to-tail for the next six circuits before Reutzel made his winning move, capitalizing on Duncan’s failed attempt to maneuver around slower cars as the duo battled off of turn two on lap 27.

From that point forward, it was all Aaron Reutzel at the front of the field, eventually driving away from his fellow frontrunners during the final three circuits to earn a trip to the frontstretch victory lane.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue I-79 Summer Shootout weekend with a Saturday night visit to “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile.”

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS), located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, will host Tony Stewart’s All Stars on just one occasion in 2018; the final Western Pennsylvania visit for the Series this season. Incidentally, All Star Circuit of Champions owner, Tony Stewart, earned the top prize at PPMS one year ago, claiming the $5,000 payday over Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo and 1881 Racing’s Lee Jacobs on Monday, July 24.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 12 p.m. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:40 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit PPMS live on the Web at www.ppms.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eriez Speedway - Friday, July 20, 2018:
I-79 Summer Shootout
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 19 entrants
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.838 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Carson Macedo - 13.912 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: John Garvin, Jr.
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel
JE Pistons Dash: Cole Duncan
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cale Conley (+9)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.932; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.952; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.151; 4. 51-John Garvin, 14.172; 5. 126-Bryan Salisbury, 14.272; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 14.694; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 15.562

Group (B)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.912; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.020; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.181; 4. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.530; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.539; 6. 11-Gary Taylor, 14.646

Group (C)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.095; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.115; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.138; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.243; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.249; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.260

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 7 Transfer
1. 51-John Garvin [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 6. 126-Bryan Salisbury [5]; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 7 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 5. 11-Gary Taylor [6]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [1]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 7 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 3. 51-John Garvin [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 7. 3G-Carson Macedo [8]; 8. 70-Dave Blaney [7]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [8]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [16]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [13]; 10. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 11. 10H-Chad Kemenah [12]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 13. 51-John Garvin [3]; 14. 4-Parker Price-Miller [15]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 16. 126-Bryan Salisbury [17]; 17. 98-Carl Bowser [18]; 18. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [19]; 19. 11-Gary Taylor [14] Lap Leaders: Cole Duncan (1-26), Aaron Reutzel (27-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/20/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 3042
2. Aaron Reutzel - 3036
3. Chad Kemenah - 3018
4. Jac Haudenschild - 2970
5. Dave Blaney - 2872
6. Paul McMahan - 2842
7. Parker Price-Miller - 2818
8. Cale Conley - 2682
9. Carl Bowser - 2496
10. Brandon Spithaler - 2462

 

 

All Stars will invade Western PA for I-79 Summer Shootout beginning Friday at Eriez

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 18, 2018) - After a week away from competition to allow teams the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will resume this Friday and Saturday, July 20 & 21, with an exciting doubleheader in Western Pennsylvania; the final Western Pennsylvania visit of the 2018 season.

Dubbed the I-79 Summer Shootout, the two-day campaign throughout the western half of the Keystone State will begin at Eriez Speedway near Erie on Friday evening, July 20, followed by a visit to “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) on Saturday, July 21.

Each boasting their own level of competitiveness, in a combined 19 All Star events shared between the two facilities, 15 at PPMS and four at Eriez, only two drivers have visited victory lane twice, each occurring at “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile.” The “Apollo Rocket” Ed Lynch, Jr. owns two wins at PPMS, as well as six-time All Star champion, Dale Blaney.

Historically a three-day swing through Western Pennsylvania, the I-79 Summer Shootout visited Eriez Speedway and Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in 2017 and awarded two different winners, one being All Star Circuit of Champions owner, Tony Stewart, who plans to return to PPMS and defend his crown during the upcoming weekend. Stewart will also join the All Stars during action at Eriez Speedway on Friday.

Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan earned top honors at Eriez Speedway during the All Star visit in 2017. The recent Rick Ferkel Classic champion, pocketing $10,000 for his efforts during the final night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek at Atomic Speedway, claimed the Eriez victory over Western Pennsylvania veteran, Tim Shaffer, and Sikeston, Missouri’s Hunter Schuerenberg; his second of two All Star victories during the 2017 season.

Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo currently sits on top of the All Star driver championship standings with a 22-point cushion over six-time and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah. Macedo and Kemenah each own two All Star victories in 2018 with Macedo earning his pair in back-to-back fashion during a visit to the Empire State.

Current Series win leader, Aaron Reutzel, is currently third in the driver championship standings padded with five victories on the season, followed by the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild and recent Lou Blaney Memorial champion, Dave Blaney. Haudenschild and Blaney each own one Series victory this season.

Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pa., will allow pit access beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 20. The pits will be swept at 4 p.m. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Eriez Speedway live on the Web at www.eriez-speedway.com.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) will also allow pit access beginning at 12 p.m. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:40 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit PPMS live on the Web at www.ppms.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/18/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 2912
2. Chad Kemenah - 2890
3. Aaron Reutzel - 2886
4. Jac Haudenschild - 2826
5. Dave Blaney - 2730
6. Paul McMahan - 2704
7. Parker Price-Miller - 2696
8. Cale Conley - 2546
9. Carl Bowser - 2380
10. Brandon Spithaler - 2342

 

 

Dave Blaney wins at Sharon Speedway for second Lou Blaney Memorial title

HARTFORD, Ohio (July 7, 2018) - In appropriate fashion, the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney earned the Lou Blaney Memorial crown on Saturday night at Sharon Speedway, becoming the first repeat winner of the prestigious event in its ten year history. Blaney, son of the legendary Lou Blaney, earned his 49th career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 triumph in exciting fashion, ultimately holding off Western Pennsylvania regular George Hobaugh and a fast charging Spencer Bayston in front of a packed house to claim the $5,000 winner’s share.

“This is really special for me and my entire family. I’m really happy to win this race,” Dave Blaney said in victory lane, driver of the Premier Motorsports/Mohawk Northeast/No. 70. “To be honest, the last couple of weeks we’ve been working to win this race. You kinda know what you’re going to get when you come to Sharon; it is slick and smooth and wide. We had enough for them tonight, I guess. Pete Grove, my car owner, won this race a few years back with Danny Holtgraver. I couldn’t be happier to get my first All Star win of the year here at Sharon.”

By way of dash victory, Blaney’s campaign at the front of the field started from the outside-front row, earning the initial jump over fellow front row starter Carl Bowser and fifth-starting George Hobaugh. Although he was the class of the field during the early segments of the 30-lapper, extending his lead to nearly four seconds just before the midpoint, Blaney’s stronghold over the field was soon interrupted by traffic. Hobaugh, who advanced to the runner-up spot on lap two, was able to chip away at Blaney’s advantage in traffic, cutting it down to less than two seconds by lap 18, then down to just a half-second by lap 20.

With traffic intensifying in Blaney’s preferred groove around the bottom of the speedway, the 2014 Lou Blaney Memorial champion had no choice but to shift lanes and move to the top of the speedway. The desperate lane shift would not only cost momentum, but also cost Blaney the point position, as Hobaugh was able to slip underneath Blaney to officially lead the 22nd circuit. Realizing he needed to move back to the bottom, Blaney recovered in a hurry, eventually working back by Hobaugh as the pair battled a lapped car down the back straightaway. Blaney shut the door on Hobaugh entering turn three and regained control of the field to lead lap 23.

A caution the following circuit would allow Blaney the opportunity to catch his breath. With clean air and an open track in view, Blaney cruised on to lead the remaining circuits unscathed, only encountering lapped traffic slightly before the final checkers flew. Hobaugh held on to finish second to earn his career-best finish with the All Star Circuit of Champions, followed by a cushion-pounding Spencer Bayston from eighth, Gary Taylor, and Chad Kemenah.

“I was just trying to keep myself calm. I was driving around and said ‘oh sh--, there’s (Dave Blaney),’” George Hobaugh said with a laugh, driver of the Hobaugh’s Auto Parts/Matus Motorsports/No. 40. “It’s really awesome to run with these guys. I got to watch Lou (Blaney) race as a kid, so to be out here racing with Dave is just a blast.”

“You never know what is going on behind you,” Blaney explained regarding the lead exchange. “I didn’t want to get bottled up too bad behind the lapped cars, so I decided to move up the race track. It may have worked a tiny bit, but not enough.”

With many All Star Circuit of Champions competitors planning to enter the upcoming Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park, as well as the 35th Annual Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, the 2018 All Star calendar will take a weekend off before returning to competition on Friday and Saturday, July 20 & 21, with a pair of stops in Western Pennsylvania, this time visiting Eriez Speedway and Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, respectively. Dubbed the I-79 Summer Shootout, the weekend double will be the final Western Pennsylvania visit for the traveling All Stars in 2018.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Saturday, July 7, 2018: 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial EMi Driver’s Meeting: 41 Entrants State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: 13.819 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 13.986 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Andrew Palker All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tony Stewart Mobil 1 Heat #4: Spencer Bayston Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: George Hobaugh Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Jack Sodeman, Jr. JE Pistons Dash #1: Carl Bowser Wix Filters Dash #2: Carson Macedo Classic Ink USA B-Main: Dale Blaney Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dave Blaney MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Lee Jacobs (+13) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.606; 2. 11-Gary Taylor, 14.829; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.900; 4. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.036; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger, 15.322; 6. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 15.474; 7. 98T-Joe Trenca, 15.745; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.035; 9. 4C-Paul Kish, 16.568

Group (B) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.986; 2. 21-Dale Blaney, 14.759; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.759; 4. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 15.052; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 15.309; 6. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 15.395; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 15.408; 8. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.452

Group (C) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.706; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.975; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.370; 4. 19P-Paige Polyak, 15.437; 5. 51-John Garvin, 15.441; 6. 46-Michael Bauer, 16.076; 7. 126-Bryan Salisbury, 16.288; 8. 4W-Eric Williams, 16.424

Group (D) 1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 15.042; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 15.295; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston, 15.342; 4. 20B-Cody Bova, 15.601; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.651; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.279; 7. 77L-Haley Lapcevich, 16.504; 8. 11B-Joe McEwen, 16.860

Group (E) 1. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.419; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.594; 3. 7kx-Dan Shetler, 15.612; 4. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.797; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.959; 6. 55-Gary Kriess, 15.987; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich, 16.131; 8. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 99.000

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 57X-Andrew Palker [2]; 2. 98-Carl Bowser [4]; 3. 5M-Max Stambaugh [6]; 4. 11-Gary Taylor [3]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [1]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [5]; 7. 98T-Joe Trenca [7]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 9. 4C-Paul Kish [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [6]; 4. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [1]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8]; 6. 21-Dale Blaney [3]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 8. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 4. 51-John Garvin [5]; 5. 126-Bryan Salisbury [7]; 6. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 7. 19P-Paige Polyak [1]; 8. 4W-Eric Williams [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 20B-Cody Bova [1]; 7. 11B-Joe McEwen [8]; 8. 77L-Haley Lapcevich [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 3. 7KX-Dan Shetler [2]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich [7]; 6. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [8]; 7. 55-Gary Kriess [6]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 11-Gary Taylor [3]; 3. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [6]; 2. 33-Brent Matus [1]; 3. 19P-Paige Polyak [2]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 5. 55-Gary Kriess [4]; 6. 11B-Joe McEwen [5]; 7. 4C-Paul Kish [11]; 8. 4W-Eric Williams [9]; 9. 98T-Joe Trenca [3]; 10. 77L-Haley Lapcevich [10]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [7]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 21-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 13M-Brandon Matus [2]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger [7]; 6. 126-Bryan Salisbury [6]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich [4]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 9. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [11]; 10. 46-Michael Bauer [9]; 11. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [10]; 12. 20B-Cody Bova [8]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [8]; 4. 11-Gary Taylor [3]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [19]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 9. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 10. 5M-Max Stambaugh [15]; 11. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 12. 7KX-Dan Shetler [16]; 13. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [17]; 14. 49X-Tim Shaffer [22]; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker [12]; 16. 21-Dale Blaney [21]; 17. 3-Jac Haudenschild [10]; 18. 87-Aaron Reutzel [20]; 19. 51-John Garvin [18]; 20. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 21. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [14]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [25]; 23. 4-Parker Price-Miller [13]; 24. 14-Tony Stewart [9]; 25. 13M-Brandon Matus [23] Lap Leaders: Dave Blaney (1-21), George Hobaugh (22), Dave Blaney (23-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 7/7/2018) 1. Carson Macedo - 2912 2. Chad Kemenah - 2890 3. Aaron Reutzel - 2886 4. Jac Haudenschild - 2826 5. Dave Blaney - 2730 6. Paul McMahan - 2704 7. Parker Price-Miller - 2696 8. Cale Conley - 2546 9. Carl Bowser - 2380 10. Brandon Spithaler - 2342

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 will invade Sharon Speedway for Lou Blaney Memorial on July 7th

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 5, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will invade Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, for the third and final time of 2018 during the upcoming weekend, this time honoring the late, great Lou Blaney with the 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial worth $5,000 on Saturday, July 7. Certainly synonymous with All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car competition, Sharon Speedway has hosted the traveling Series on 102 occasions since the All Stars first made tracks in Hartford in 1970, crowning 51 different winners in nearly as many seasons.

Lou Blaney, the father of current All Star full-timer and former World of Outlaws champion Dave Blaney, as well as 134-time All Star winner and six-time Series champion Dale Blaney, is also a former All Star winner, capturing a victory at Jennerstown (Pa.) Speedway during the Series’ inaugural season in 1970. The All Star victory was the first and only on Blaney’s impressive, hall of fame worthy, short track resume that also includes a combined win total of 132 at Sharon Speedway alone; 121 in a modified and 11 in a sprint car.

During the nine prior Lou Blaney Memorial events, no repeat winner has been crowned. Incidentally enough, Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, earned top honors during the inaugural Lou Blaney Memorial in 2009.

The 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial will launch a short, but competitive July schedule for the All Star Circuit of Champions that includes seven events across five states, all of which contested at seven different facilities. Included in the mix is a four-race Midwest swing that features events in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa on Thursday through Sunday, July 26-29.

Although second in the current All Star driver championship, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will enter the weekend hot; sweeping the most recent weekend of competition during a two-day visit to Indiana and Illinois. The five-time All Star winner, who claimed victories at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway and at the Dirt Oval @ Route 66 (Ill.) during his Midwest winning spree, trails the current All Star driver championship leader, Carson Macedo, by just eight markers entering the Lou Blaney Memorial. Macedo has a pair of victories on the season, also earning 12 top-five finishes in 20 feature starts.

Six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, will enter the Lou Blaney Memorial third in the All Star driver championship chase, followed by the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild and Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller.

Dave Blaney is sixth in the All Star driver standings, followed by two-time winner Paul McMahan, West Virginia’s Cale Conley, Western Pennsylvania hotshot and former Lernerville Speedway champion Carl Bowser, and Evan City’s Brandon Spithaler; another Western Pennsylvania favorite and former Lernerville Speedway champion.

In addition to Carson Macedo and Aaron Reutzel, full-time Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competitors with victories this season include Chad Kemenah (2), Jac Haudenschild (1), and Paul McMahan (2). Reutzel’s first All Star victory of the season, as well as the first of his career, took shape at Sharon Speedway during the inaugural Buckeye Cup on Saturday, May 5.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 7. Main gates will also open at 3 p.m. with activities to follow behind the main grandstands. An All Star drivers meeting is set to begin at approximately 6 p.m., followed by hot laps and qualifying time trials. Those who are seeking additional information regarding the 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/30/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 2780
2. Aaron Reutzel - 2772
3. Chad Kemenah - 2750
4. Jac Haudenschild - 2710
5. Parker Price-Miller - 2592
6. Dave Blaney - 2580
7. Paul McMahan - 2570
8. Cale Conley - 2418
9. Carl Bowser - 2244
10. Brandon Spithaler - 2232

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

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Aaron Reutzel wins Summer Slash at Route 66; Sweeps weekend with Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1

JOLIET, Ill. (June 30, 2018) - Officially sweeping the two-day Indiana/Illinois road trip, Clute, Texas, native Aaron Reutzel cruised to his fifth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2018 season on Saturday night, this time scoring a $5,000 payday during a visit to the Dirt Oval @ Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois. Reutzel, who was forced to overcome engine issues early in the program, took command for the first time on lap seven and never looked back, eventually surviving a few bobbles on a fast, but tricky curb, ultimately keeping a hard charging Dave Blaney at bay.

Six-time and defending All Star champion Chad Kemenah chased Blaney and Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo and Nashville’s Paul McMahan.

“This goes to show what kind of a team we have,” Aaron Reutzel said in victory lane with MAVTV Motorsports Network cameras rolling. “Hurting a motor earlier today really threw a wrench in our plans. Lucky for me, my guys were able to get that changed pretty quick. Besides that hiccup, we never really struggled tonight. We were able to put ourselves in a key position in the heat race, followed up with a solid dash finish, and then a win.”

Reutzel’s first, official bid for the top spot occurred on lap seven, actually driving around two competitors in one circuit to claim the race lead. Utilizing the very topside of the speedway while racing in the third position, the driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/No. 87 entry powered around Parker Price-Miller at the exit of turn two to gain the runner-up spot, just before nailing a perfect slider on race leader Jac Haudenschild at the exit of turn four. The textbook slider worked perfectly, maintaining control as the front-runners raced by the flagstand to complete lap seven.

Reutzel’s campaign at the front of the field was not all gravy, forced to withstand four cautions and periods of heavy traffic. Perhaps Reutzel’s biggest challenge was the topside cushion, nearly biting the former ASCS national champion with less than five laps remaining. By that time, Dave Blaney, who had already charged from 21st to second, was closing-in on the familiar No. 87. Although strong around the bottom groove, Reutzel’s momentum on top was stronger, holding on to score his second All Star victory in as many days.

“This track really reminds me of a track we have back home,” Reutzel continued. “That track is really hard on left rears, so I knew I had to keep my left rear under me and just keep the tires from spinning. Once I got to third right from the start, I just kinda went into cruise mode. I was able to get around Parker [Price-Miller] and then make a slider work on Jac [Haudenschild]. That last caution actually saved me because I think I had the wing a little too far back. I’m glad to get this done.”

With the month of June officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will move ahead and begin preparations for an action-packed July agenda, first visiting Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, for the 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday evening, July 7.

Tony Stewart’s All Stars visited Sharon Speedway twice thus far in 2018; once for the inaugural Buckeye Cup in early May, followed by a visit during Ohio Sprint Speedweek in mid-June. Two different winners were crowned including Aaron Reutzel in May, followed by Christopher Bell during the 36th edition of Speedweek.

More information pertaining to Sharon Speedway’s 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial will be posted during the next few days. Those seeking information regarding reserved seats and advanced tickets should visit Sharon Speedway on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Dirt Oval @ Route 66 - Saturday, June 30, 2018:
Summer Slash Event
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 39 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.651 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 13.811 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Gary Taylor
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Scotty Thiel
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Jac Haudenschild
JE Pistons Dash #1: Parker Price-Miller
Wix Filters Dash #2: Jac Haudenschild
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Dave Blaney
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dave Blaney [+19]
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 13.811; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.859; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.938; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.044; 5. 25-Jake Blackhurst, 14.116; 6. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 14.121; 7. 7J-Joe Swanson, 14.181; 8. 10W-Brandon McMullen, 14.188; 9. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.205; 10. 17B-Bill Balog, NT

Group (B)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.950; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 14.005; 3. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.012; 4. 11-Gary Taylor, 14.150; 5. 47-Terry Babb, 14.555; 6. 23-Russel Borland, 14.587; 7. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 14.737; 8. 12-Mike Decker, 15.252; 9. 29-Hunter Custer, 16.268; 10. 5-Chase Briscoe, NT

Group (C)
1. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 14.124; 2. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 14.253; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel, 14.272; 4. 1M-Phillip Mock, 14.351; 5. 63-Kevin Thomas Jr., 14.378; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.398; 7. 23D-Trey Datweiler, 14.719; 8. 7-Scott Uttech, 15.170; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 15.542; 10. 14F-Jimmy Fifield, 16.326

Group (D)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.917; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.963; 3. 73-Ben Schmidt, 14.017; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.055; 5. 85M-Steve Meyer, 14.494; 6. 28-Brian Paulus, 14.499; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.806; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz, 14.916; 9. 63X-Nick Matuszewski, 15.506

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 25-Jake Blackhurst [5]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [9]; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [6]; 8. 10W-Brandon McMullen [8]; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11-Gary Taylor [1]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 5. 23-Russel Borland [6]; 6. 47-Terry Babb [5]; 7. 12-Mike Decker [8]; 8. 29-Hunter Custer [9]; 9. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 64-Scotty Thiel [2]; 2. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [4]; 3. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 4. 63-Kevin Thomas Jr. [5]; 5. 1M-Phillip Mock [1]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [3]; 7. 23D-Trey Datweiler [7]; 8. 7-Scott Uttech [8]; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder [9]; 10. 14F-Jimmy Fifield [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 73-Ben Schmidt [2]; 5. 28-Brian Paulus [6]; 6. 85M-Steve Meyer [5]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz [8]; 9. 63X-Nick Matuszewski [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 4. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [5]; 5. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel [2]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 5. 11-Gary Taylor [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [1]; 3. 85M-Steve Meyer [5]; 4. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 6. 10W-Brandon McMullen [10]; 7. 23D-Trey Datweiler [7]; 8. 4K-Kris Spitz [11]; 9. 7-Scott Uttech [12]; 10. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [14]; 11. 12-Mike Decker [9]; 12. 14F-Jimmy Fifield [17]; 13. 63X-Nick Matuszewski [15]; 14. 29-Hunter Custer [13]; 15. 43-Jereme Schroeder [16]; 16. 47-Terry Babb [6]; 17. 7J-Joe Swanson [2]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [21]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [8]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [11]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 8. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [9]; 9. 11-Gary Taylor [10]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [14]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [12]; 12. 64-Scotty Thiel [6]; 13. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 14. 85M-Steve Meyer [23]; 15. 28-Brian Paulus [19]; 16. 23-Russel Borland [20]; 17. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [7]; 18. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [24]; 19. 73-Ben Schmidt [15]; 20. 1M-Phillip Mock [18]; 21. 25-Jake Blackhurst [17]; 22. 63-Kevin Thomas Jr. [16]; 23. 98-Carl Bowser [13]; 24. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [22] Lap Leaders: Jac Haudenschild [1-6], Aaron Reutzel [7-30]

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/30/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 2780
2. Aaron Reutzel - 2772
3. Chad Kemenah - 2750
4. Jac Haudenschild - 2710
5. Parker Price-Miller - 2592
6. Dave Blaney - 2580
7. Paul McMahan - 2570
8. Cale Conley - 2418
9. Carl Bowser - 2244
10. Brandon Spithaler - 2232

 

 

Aaron Reutzel gets fourth All Star victory of season during visit to Plymouth Speedway

PLYMOUTH, Ind. (June 29, 2018) - Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel made the most of his pole position on Friday night, leading all 41 circuits at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, to earn his fourth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2018 season, solidly on top of the Series’ season win count.

The main event, originally scheduled to go 35 laps in distance, was adjusted to 41 laps to honor the late, great Jason Johnson.

“This is a special win for me and my team. To win a 41-lap race in honor of Jason Johnson is very special, and really emotional, ” said Aaron Reutzel in victory lane, driver Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Fischer Body Shop/No. 87 sprint car. “I’ve known Jason a long time. I watched him race a lot in the area where I am from, and when I started to build a race team, he helped me out a lot. My car actually had a fuel line come off tonight, but I was too stubborn to stop. I wanted to win this one.”

Reutzel’s campaign at the front of the field was nearly flawless. After withstanding a trio of cautions during the first 11 circuits, one of which resulting in open red flag conditions due to a lengthy caution clean up effort, it was smooth sailing for the former ASCS national champion, ultimately sneaking away just enough in traffic to keep anywhere between a half-straightaway and a full straightaway between himself and second place running Jac Haudenschild.

Although escaping unscathed, Reutzel’s only close call of the 41-lap program occurred on lap 29 when the Texan caught a trio of lapped cars at once, forcing Reutzel to take evasive action and split all three competitors. With clearer lanes ahead, especially his preferred lane around the topside of the speedway, Reutzel drove on to score the $5,000 payday by a margin of victory equalling 1.34 seconds.

Chasing Reutzel most of the way, Jac Haudenschild finished second at Plymouth Speedway, and although he was able to keep Reutzel within two seconds at the final checkers, the “Wild Child” was never in any position to take the top spot from Reutzel. Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo finished third from tenth on the grid, followed by Brady Bacon and Chad Kemenah.

Continuing on down the highway, the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions for the second time in Series history on Saturday, June 30. Joining the stars and cars of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the “Summer Slash” event at the state-of-the-art motorsports complex, the first and only All Star visit to the Land of Lincoln in 2018, will be a “must see” experience for any open wheel enthusiast. The All Star Circuit of Champions will face-off against many of the IRA’s best including multi-time IRA champion, Bill Balog; current Series point leader and two-time winner, Scotty Thiel; 2018 championship contenders, Jake Blackhurst and Jeremy Schultz; and 2018 IRA opening night winner, Steve Meyer.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018, will be on hand to capture all of the action from the Dirt Oval at Route 66 on Saturday evening. The entire program will be recorded for a tape-delay broadcast set for later in the year. An updated MAVTV/All Star broadcast schedule will be published later this summer.

Dirt Oval at Route 66 will open pit gates at 12 p.m. with the All Star drivers meeting to follow at 6 p.m. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 7 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Dirt Oval at Route 66 at www.dirtoval66.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Speedway - Friday, June 29, 2018
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 23 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dave Blaney - 11.472 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild - 11.250 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brady Bacon
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash: Aaron Reutzel
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Kevin Thomas, Jr. (+8)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.250; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.593; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.674; 4. 7J-Joe Swanson, 11.745; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.775; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 11.980; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.981; 8. 17B-Bill Balog, 12.061

Group (B)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 11.610; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.804; 3. 4K-Kody Kinser, 11.810; 4. 99-Brady Bacon, 11.896; 5. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.043; 6. 7TW-Brandon Wimmer, 12.045; 7. 73-Ben Schmidt, 12.198; 8. 21-Brinton Marvel, 12.397

Group (C)
1. 63-Kevin Thomas Jr., 11.878; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.969; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.971; 4. 11-Gary Taylor, 11.990; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.053; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 12.062; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.092

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [8]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson [1]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 3. 4K-Kody Kinser [2]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 5. 7TW-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 7. 73-Ben Schmidt [7]; 8. 21-Brinton Marvel [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 11-Gary Taylor [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 63-Kevin Thomas Jr. [4]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon [5]; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston [8]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 8. 11-Gary Taylor [7]

A-Main (41 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [10]; 4. 99-Brady Bacon [5]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 6. 63-Kevin Thomas Jr. [14]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [13]; 9. 7TW-Brandon Wimmer [15]; 10. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs [16]; 12. 11-Gary Taylor [8]; 13. 39-Spencer Bayston [6]; 14. 4K-Kody Kinser [9]; 15. 98-Carl Bowser [20]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog [12]; 17. 35-Tyler Esh [19]; 18. 73-Ben Schmidt [21]; 19. 7J-Joe Swanson [22]; 20. 21-Brinton Marvel [23]; 21. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 22. 70-Dave Blaney [17]; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-41)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/29/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 2638
2. Aaron Reutzel - 2622
3. Chad Kemenah - 2606
4. Jac Haudenschild - 2574
5. Parker Price-Miller - 2454
6. Dave Blaney - 2434
7. Paul McMahan - 2430
8. Cale Conley - 2294
9. Brandon Spithaler - 2142
10. Carl Bowser - 2140

 

 

The All Stars will conclude busy June schedule with starts in Indiana and Illinois

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 28, 2018) - With Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will set their focus on a pair of ovals outside of the Buckeye State, this time venturing a little further west to areas in northern Indiana, as well as northern Illinois.

The All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off the final weekend of June with a visit to the Hoosier State on Friday evening, June 29. Dubbed the “Playground of Power,” Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., will host the traveling All Stars for only the second time in Series history on Friday night giving local fans the first of two opportunities to watch Tony Stewart’s All Stars in the state of Indiana in 2018. The second Indiana invasion, the 2018 season finale, is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, at Kokomo Speedway.

Adding extra hype to NASCAR weekend at the nearby Chicagoland Speedway, the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions for the second time in Series history on Saturday, June 30. Joining the stars and cars of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the “Summer Slash” event at the state-of-the-art motorsports complex, the first and only All Star visit to the Land of Lincoln in 2018, will be a “must see” experience for any open wheel enthusiast. The All Star Circuit of Champions will face-off against many of the IRA’s best including multi-time IRA champion Bill Balog, current Series point leader and two-time winner Scotty Thiel, 2018 championship contenders Jake Blackhurst and Jeremy Schultz, and the 2018 IRA opening night winner Steve Meyer.

As announced, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and All Star Circuit of Champions owner, Tony Stewart, will be on hand with the All Stars all weekend, scheduled to enter action aboard his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Rush Truck Centers/Textron Off Road/No. 14 sprint car.

Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions into action on Friday and Saturday as the current Series driver championship point leader. The two-time winner aboard the familiar Norman/Gaerte No. 3G owns a 22-point cushion in the standings over Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel. Macedo, a standout rookie with the All Stars, owns 13 top-ten finishes in 18 feature starts. Reutzel, who owned the driver championship lead during certain segments of the 2018 season, also owns 13 top-ten finishes in 2018, but sits ahead of Macedo in the win category with three; Sharon (Ohio) Speedway, Lernerville (Pa.) Speedway, and Waynesfield (Ohio) Raceway Park. Macedo’s victories, occurring in back-to-back fashion, were accomplished at Stateline (N.Y.) Speedway and Weedsport (N.Y.) Speedway.

Six-time and defending Series champion Chad Kemenah is currently third in the All Star driver championship chase, just 28 points out of the top spot, followed by the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild and Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller.

Sprint car veteran and former World of Outlaws champion Dave Blaney will enter the Indiana/Illinois swing sixth in the driver title chase, followed by the recently crowned Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion Paul McMahan, West Virginia’s Cale Conley, All Star sophomore Brandon Spithaler, and former Lernerville Speedway champion Carl Bowser.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018, will be on hand to capture all of the action from the Dirt Oval at Route 66 on Saturday evening. The entire program will be recorded for a tape-delay broadcast set for later in the year. An updated MAVTV/All Star broadcast schedule will be published later this summer.

Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., will open pit gates at 12 p.m. on Friday afternoon, June 29. An All Star drivers meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. If needed, Sunday, July 1, will be utilized as a rain date.

Dirt Oval at Route 66 will also open pit gates at 12 p.m. with an All Star drivers meeting to follow at 6 p.m. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 7 p.m., sharp.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/23/2018) 1. Carson Macedo - 2494 2. Aaron Reutzel - 2472 3. Chad Kemenah - 2466 4. Jac Haudenschild - 2428 5. Parker Price-Miller - 2346 6. Dave Blaney - 2328 7. Paul McMahan - 2294 8. Cale Conley - 2160 9. Brandon Spithaler - 2038 10. Carl Bowser - 2020

 

 

Cole Duncan claims inaugural Rick Ferkel Classic title; Paul McMahan earns Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing championship

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 23, 2018) - An emotional victory to say the least, Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan smoked the field on Saturday night at Atomic Speedway, not only capping off Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing with a trip to victory lane, but honoring his life-long racing hero in the process by claiming the inaugural Rick Ferkel Classic worth $10,000.

Starting from the pole position by way of dash victory, Duncan led all 35 circuits on Saturday night at the Atomic highbanks, keeping the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney and Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo at bay. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory bumped his career win total to four with the Series, his second in Chillicothe.

“I just went over and told Rick (Ferkel) he is one of my all-time heroes,” a teary-eyed Cole Duncan said in victory lane. “To earn this, the inaugural Rick Ferkel Classic win, there are no words. To do this at my home track, in front of all of these great fans, with my family and friends here, means so much to me.”

Duncan was able to run away from the field right from the drop of the green flag, leading defending All Star champion Chad Kemenah, and fellow Ohio native Dave Blaney, by the flagstand for the first time. By lap eight, Duncan was already in traffic, eventually allowing Blaney to chip away at his advantage with Carson Macedo in tow. Although intense during certain segments of the main event, Duncan maneuvered through the lapped cars well, always keeping at least a pair between himself and Blaney.

The main event’s first and only caution appeared on lap 30 giving Blaney an opportunity to restart on the back bumper of Duncan. Blaney’s restart attempt was good, but not good enough, unable to work by the familiar No. 22. Duncan went on the score the five-figure payday; certainly the most sentimental victory of this young career.

“Being the leader, you never really know how far out ahead you are. I felt really good, so I felt really confident the entire race,” Cole Duncan continued. “It started to lay some rubber down in certain spots, especially in the exit of the corners. You can race anywhere you want, but you have to make sure you are in the rubber when you exit the corners. It made lapped traffic a little difficult, but we were really good in traffic. I was just praying the tires would stay under me. It all worked out.”

Cole Duncan won the battle, but Paul McMahan won the war, claiming the 36th Annual Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing championship worth $3,000. McMahan’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign included one victory - the Speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park - as well as a grand total of six top-ten finishes in seven starts. Four of McMahan’s top-ten finishes were inside the top-five. The Speedweek title was the first of McMahan’s storied career.

“People had me written off a few years back, so to come back and do this is pretty special,” Paul McMahan said while celebrating his Speedweek title with crew. “We only won one race this week, but this goes to show that consistency wins championships. To clinch this title during Rick Ferkel’s race makes things even more special. I had the opportunity to race for Rick at one point. He is someone I have always looked up to. I’m glad to be here.”

Atomic Speedway/Speedweek Night #6 Rescheduled Feature Report:

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 kicked-off the evening program at Atomic Speedway by running the Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing night six feature that was originally scheduled for Wednesday evening, June 20. Mother Nature invaded Chillicothe just as feature cars were beginning to be pushed out onto the speedway. A heavy downpour forced officials to postpone the event until Saturday.

Utilizing patience to power himself to a 35th-career All Star Circuit of Champions triumph, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah was the first to visit victory lane on Saturday evening at Atomic Speedway, leading all 30 circuits during the Wednesday make-up feature to clinch his first All Star victory since winning the 2018 Series opener in Ocala, Florida.

The driver of the Hunter Racing/DKW Transport/Seneca Energy/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/No. 10H earned the top spot right from the drop of the green flag, powering ahead of fellow front row starter, Justin Peck, as the pair raced into turn one for the first time. Although dominate from the start, Kemenah’s trip to victory lane was far from down an easy path. Kemenah was forced to survive six stoppages during the 30-lapper, two of which resulting in red flag conditions.

“My car owner, Rob Hunter, really messed up today; he took the night off and stayed home tonight,” Chad Kemenah laughed in victory lane. “This is really cool. It feels great to get this done. To say our Speedweek has been up and down is an understatement, but this team doesn’t give up. I felt like we got better after that first red. (Brian Kemenah) came out and made some adjustments that really helped out the car. I lost a race on the final lap here to Dave Blaney last year. I’d drive into the fence before I let that happen again.”

Although it was Kemenah in control, it was Ryan Smith and Paul McMahan who were putting on the show, battling almost side-by-side for the runner-up position for a multitude of laps. Continuing to substitute for Max McGhee, Smith secured the runner-up spot for the first time on lap six. McMahan, a two-time winner thus far in 2018 for car owner Tom Buch, powered into third for the first time on lap eight.

The duo exchanged positions four times between laps 16 and 26 beginning with McMahan getting by Smith after a restart on lap 16. Smith returned the favor on lap 21, but it would not last long, as McMahan was able to sneak back by the familiar No. 11 after a restart on lap 22. The caution on lap 22, waved for an upside-down Mitch Harble, was the final stop of the night. It followed a trio of yellow flags during the first half of the main event on laps five, ten, and fourteen, as well as a red flag on lap 18 for Parker Price-Miller who was battling inside the top-five. All drivers involved in all accidents walked away unharmed.

Once green flag action returned following the lap 22 caution, McMahan and Smith’s battle resumed. By lap 26, Smith was all over McMahan again, ultimately powering back around the Nashville native via Elk Grove, Calif., to officially regain second on lap 26. After gaining second for the final time, Smith set his aim for Kemenah, working as hard as he could to match Kemenah’s pace through the middle of the speedway. A late charge would put Smith within a half-second of Kemenah, but time was out. Kemenah held on for the $5,000 payday, followed Ryan Smith, Paul McMahan, Jac Haudenschild, and Cap Henry.

Additional News:
With Ohio Sprint Speedweek in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue on down the highway and end the month of June with a pair of stops in the Midwest, first visiting Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., on Friday, June 29, followed by a stop at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., on Saturday, June 30. If needed, Plymouth Speedway officials will utilize Sunday, July 1, as a rain date.

MAVTV Motorsports Network will be on hand to capture all of the action from Plymouth Speedway on Friday night. The second-ever All Star program at the northern Indiana oval will be aired on MAVTV later this year. A full broadcast schedule will be released later this summer.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - Saturday, June 23, 2018:
36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Finale
Inaugural $10,000-to-win Rick Ferkel Classic
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Rico Abreu - 11.450 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.195 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Dave Blaney
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Josh Baughman
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Trevor Baker
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Cole Duncan
Elliott’s Custom Trailer & Carts C-Main: Brandon Spithaler
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cole Duncan
Wix Filters Dash #2: Dave Blaney
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Parker Price-Miller
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Cole Duncan
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+10)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.326; 2. 11n-Christopher Bell, 11.450; 3. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 11.565; 4. 5X-Justin Peck, 11.576; 5. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.604; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.661; 7. 97-Broc Martin, 11.823; 8. 99-Jay Waugh, 12.014; 9. 4B-Steve Butler, 12.227; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 13.278

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.195; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.396; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.426; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.499; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 11.607; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.611; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.766; 8. X4X-Jimmy Stinson, 11.908; 9. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 12.192; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.249

Group (C)
1. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.653; 2. G1-Gary Taylor, 11.709; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 11.710; 4. 17b-Josh Baughman, 11.836; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 11.932; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 11.960; 7. 19-Mitch Harble, 11.984; 8. 23-Chase Baker, 12.434; 9. 51-John Garvin, 19.126

Group (D)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.672; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.742; 3. 4X-Danny Smith, 11.753; 4. 45-Trevor Baker, 11.852; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.881; 6. 21-Cap Henry, 11.891; 7. 23X-DJ Foos, 11.993; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.154; 9. 59J-Kirk Jeffries, 12.865

Group (E)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.534; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston, 11.554; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.628; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.683; 5. 11-Ryan Smith, 11.764; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.945; 7. 27-Cody Gallogly, 12.250; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.582; 9. 4D-Josh Davis, 16.415

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [3]; 3. 5X-Justin Peck [1]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 5. 97-Broc Martin [7]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair [2]; 8. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]; 9. 4B-Steve Butler [9]; 10. 99-Jay Waugh [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 7. X4X-Jimmy Stinson [8]; 8. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 9. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [9]; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17B-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 6. G1-Gary Taylor [3]; 7. 19-Mitch Harble [7]; 8. 23-Chase Baker [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 45-Trevor Baker [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 21-Cap Henry [6]; 5. 4X-Danny Smith [2]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [8]; 8. 23X-DJ Foos [7]; 9. 59J-Kirk Jeffries [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 27-Cody Gallogly [7]; 7. 4D-Josh Davis [9]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [3]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 17B-Josh Baughman [5]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 2. 23X-DJ Foos [2]; 3. 4B-Steve Butler [6]; 4. 70M-Henry Malcuit [4]; 5. 59J-Kirk Jeffries [7]; 6. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [5]; 7. 23-Chase Baker [3]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 4X-Danny Smith [2]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 4. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. G1-Gary Taylor [9]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [8]; 7. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton [6]; 9. 7K-Cale Conley [10]; 10. X4X-Jimmy Stinson [12]; 11. 97-Broc Martin [5]; 12. 19-Mitch Harble [13]; 13. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [14]; 14. 27-Cody Gallogly [11]; 15. 4D-Josh Davis [15]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 17. 23X-DJ Foos [17]; 18. 35R-Ronnie Blair [18]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [10]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 7. 11N-Christopher Bell [4]; 8. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [12]; 9. 24-Rico Abreu [13]; 10. 13-Paul McMahan [15]; 11. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 12. 39-Spencer Bayston [17]; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs [16]; 14. 11-Ryan Smith [24]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [23]; 16. 17B-Josh Baughman [8]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 18. 4-Parker Price-Miller [21]; 19. 3-Jac Haudenschild [11]; 20. 7K-Cale Conley [25]; 21. 98-Carl Bowser [20]; 22. 5X-Justin Peck [14]; 23. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 24. 4X-Danny Smith [22]; 25. 21-Cap Henry [19] Lap Leaders: Cole Duncan (1-35)

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - Wednesday, June 20 (Finished on 6/23):
36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #6
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 42 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Carson Macedo - 11.661 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 11.192 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Justin Peck
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jac Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tim Shaffer
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash #1: Justin Peck
Wix Filters Dash #2: Tony Stewart
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Rico Abreu
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Hunter Schuerenberg (+17)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.449; 2. 21-Cap Henry, 11.567; 3. 5X-Justin Peck, 11.572; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.589; 5. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.611; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.699; 7. 19-Mitch Harble, 11.753; 8. 4X-Danny Smith, 11.864; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 11.905

Group (B)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 11.192; 2. 11-Ryan Smith, 11.302; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.345; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.355; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.484; 6. 91-Cale Thomas, 11.491; 7. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.597; 8. 17b-Josh Baughman, 11.996; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.429

Group (C)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.439; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.525; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.593; 4. 23X-DJ Foos, 11.605; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.828; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 11.956; 7. 51-John Garvin, 12.078; 8. 4D-Josh Davis, 99.260

Group (D)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 11.418; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.465; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.475; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.488; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.555; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.567; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree, 11.774; 8. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 12.202

Group (E)
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.603; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 11.722; 3. 98-Carl Bowser, 11.745; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.757; 5. 11n-Christopher Bell, 11.837; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.858; 7. 99-Jay Waugh, 12.102; 8. 4B-Steve Butler, 12.381

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 3. 21-Cap Henry [3]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 5. 19-Mitch Harble [7]; 6. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [9]; 9. 4X-Danny Smith [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]; 8. 91-Cale Thomas [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 23X-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 5. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [6]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 7. 51-John Garvin [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 7. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [5]; 3. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 7. 99-Jay Waugh [7]; 8. 4B-Steve Butler [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 5X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 23X-DJ Foos [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 5. 11N-Christopher Bell [5]; 6. 57-Kyle Larson [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 19-Mitch Harble [3]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [4]; 5. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [5]; 8. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [13]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 10. 99-Jay Waugh [12]; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser [14]; 12. 71-Ayrton Olsen [17]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 14. 91-Cale Thomas [15]; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 16. 60-Kory Crabtree [16]; 17. 4B-Steve Butler [18]; 18. 4X-Danny Smith [19]
A-Main (30 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 5. 21-Cap Henry [13]; 6. 49x-Tim Shaffer [6]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [19]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8]; 9. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [23]; 10. 70-Dave Blaney [17]; 11. 11n-Christopher Bell [9]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 13. 39-Spencer Bayston [20]; 14. 7K-Cale Conley [12]; 15. 4X-Danny Smith [25]; 16. 5X-Justin Peck [1]; 17. 3G-Carson Macedo [11]; 18. 23X-DJ Foos [10]; 19. O7-Gerard McIntyre [16]; 20. 98-Carl Bowser [14]; 21. A79-Brandon Wimmer [24]; 22. 19-Mitch Harble [21]; 23. 4-Parker Price-Miller [7]; 24. 22C-Cole Duncan [15]; 25. 35-Tyler Esh [22] Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah (1-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/23/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 2494
2. Aaron Reutzel - 2472
3. Chad Kemenah - 2466
4. Jac Haudenschild - 2428
5. Parker Price-Miller - 2346
6. Dave Blaney - 2328
7. Paul McMahan - 2294
8. Cale Conley - 2160
9. Brandon Spithaler - 2038
10. Carl Bowser - 2020

FINAL Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings:
1. Paul McMahan - 970
2. Carson Macedo - 930
3. Tim Shaffer - 894
4. Spencer Bayston - 894
5. Ryan Smith - 886
6. Aaron Reutzel - 886
7. Dave Blaney - 872
8. Chad Kemenah - 862
9. Rico Abreu - 858
10. Parker Price-Miller - 832

 

 

Mother Nature takes out Limaland; $10,000-to-win Rick Ferkel Classic to conclude Ohio Sprint Speedweek

LIMA, Ohio (June 22, 2018) - Heavy rain throughout the day Thursday, as well as heavy rain predicted throughout the day Friday, has forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials to cancel Friday’s Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing visit to Limaland Motorsports Park.

Heavy precipitation on Thursday left most of the facility under water, and with high percentages of additional rain in the forecast for Friday, the track will be left with very little, if any drying time.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude the 36th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing back at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, June 23, this time battling for a $10,000 top prize during the inaugural Rick Ferkel Classic.

In addition, Wednesday’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek night six feature from Atomic Speedway, which was washed out just as cars were beginning to stage, will also be conducted on Saturday evening. Rick Ferkel Classic hot laps and qualifying will take shape first at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, followed by Wednesday’s make-up feature, then concluding with all remaining preliminary action and the $10,000-to-win Rick Ferkel Classic main event.

The 2018 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing champion will also be crowned on Saturday night. The 2018 champion will receive a $3,000 payday.

Atomic Speedway will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. The All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. If needed, Atomic Speedway and All Star officials will utilize the previously scheduled rain date of Sunday, June 24. Those seeking additional information regarding the $10,000-to-win Rick Ferkel Classic should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/22/2018) 1. Carson Macedo - 2234 2. Aaron Reutzel -2198 3. Chad Kemenah - 2178 4. Jac Haudenschild - 2174 5. Parker Price-Miller - 2128 6. Dave Blaney - 2052 7. Paul McMahan - 2020 8. Cale Conley - 1928 9. Brandon Spithaler - 1858 10. Carl Bowser - 1802

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings: (after 6/22/2018) 1. Kyle Larson - 696 2. Paul McMahan - 696 3. Carson Macedo - 670 4. Danny Dietrich - 660 5. Spencer Bayston - 644 6. Ryan Smith - 618 7. Tim Shaffer - 614 8. Parker Price-Miller - 614 9. Aaron Reutzel - 612 10. Gio Scelzi - 602

 

 

Weather invades Atomic Speedway just before main event; Double features to end Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 20, 2018) - Just as feature cars were set to fire on Wednesday night at Atomic Speedway, Mother Nature stepped in and intervened, unleashing a complete downpour. With that said, Atomic Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials were forced to postpone Wednesday night’s feature until Saturday, June 23. The Wednesday night make-up feature will kick-off the Rick Ferkel Classic; the 2018 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing finale. Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck is scheduled to start on the pole for the Wednesday night make-up feature.

Six nights down and three to go, Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing will continue on Thursday evening, June 21, with action at the Muskingum County Speedway in Dresden. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will visit Muskingum only once in 2018; the 14th total appearance by Tony Stewart’s All Stars in Series history.

Muskingum County Speedway officials will open pit gates at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Muskingum County Speedway live on the Web at www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - Wednesday, June 20, 2018: 36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #6 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 42 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Carson Macedo - 11.661 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 11.192 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Justin Peck All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jac Haudenschild Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tim Shaffer Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Chad Kemenah JE Pistons Dash #1: Justin Peck Wix Filters Dash #2: Tony Stewart Classic Ink USA B-Main: Rico Abreu Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: (TBD 6/23) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: (TBD 6/23) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.449; 2. 21-Cap Henry, 11.567; 3. 5X-Justin Peck, 11.572; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 11.589; 5. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.611; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.699; 7. 19-Mitch Harble, 11.753; 8. 4X-Danny Smith, 11.864; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 11.905

Group (B) 1. 57-Kyle Larson, 11.192; 2. 11-Ryan Smith, 11.302; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.345; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.355; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.484; 6. 91-Cale Thomas, 11.491; 7. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 11.597; 8. 17b-Josh Baughman, 11.996; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.429

Group (C) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.439; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.525; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.593; 4. 23X-DJ Foos, 11.605; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.828; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 11.956; 7. 51-John Garvin, 12.078; 8. 4D-Josh Davis, 99.260

Group (D) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 11.418; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.465; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.475; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.488; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.555; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.567; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree, 11.774; 8. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 12.202

Group (E) 1. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.603; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 11.722; 3. 98-Carl Bowser, 11.745; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.757; 5. 11n-Christopher Bell, 11.837; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.858; 7. 99-Jay Waugh, 12.102; 8. 4B-Steve Butler, 12.381

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 5X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 3. 21-Cap Henry [3]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 5. 19-Mitch Harble [7]; 6. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [9]; 9. 4X-Danny Smith [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]; 8. 91-Cale Thomas [6]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 23X-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 5. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [6]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 7. 51-John Garvin [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 7. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [5]; 3. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 7. 99-Jay Waugh [7]; 8. 4B-Steve Butler [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 5X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 6. 23X-DJ Foos [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 5. 11N-Christopher Bell [5]; 6. 57-Kyle Larson [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 3. 19-Mitch Harble [3]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [4]; 5. 97G-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [5]; 8. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [13]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 10. 99-Jay Waugh [12]; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser [14]; 12. 71-Ayrton Olsen [17]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 14. 91-Cale Thomas [15]; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 16. 60-Kory Crabtree [16]; 17. 4B-Steve Butler [18]; 18. 4X-Danny Smith [19]

 

 

Bell gets by Larson late to score Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing victory at Sharon Speedway

HARTFORD, Ohio (June 20, 2018) - Round five of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing at Sharon Speedway seemed to be a lock for Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson on Tuesday night, charging ahead from the outside of row five to take command from Christopher Bell by lap 15. Although the potential outcome seemed obvious, Bell had something to say, mounting an impressive charge during the late stages of the 30-lapper to drive back around Larson, eventually earning the fifth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of his career, two of which accomplished at the Hartford oval.

“Kyle (Larson) is one hell of a driver. His car has been really good all week,” Christopher Bell said to the crowd on Tuesday night. “I knew he was going to be tough to beat. I kept seeing his number climb higher and higher on the scoreboard over in turn three. To be able to do this with the team that I have it really special. Tonight was a lot of fun. I’m very thankful I get to drive this thing.”

Bell, aboard the Dough-Si-Dough Shoppe/Linder’s Speed Equipment/No. 11N sprint car, led during two different segments of the 30-lap program, the first being after the drop of the initial green. The current NASCAR Xfinity star led the first 14 circuits before his reign was interrupted by Kyle Larson.

Larson’s march toward the front of the field commenced at the drop of the green, utilizing a restart to move into third with just seven laps complete, soon driving around Danny Dietrich for second just two circuits later. A pair of cautions on laps 13 and 15 set the field nose-to-tail again giving Larson two more attempts to gain the race lead. Although Larson was unable to work underneath Bell after the lap 13 restart, his lap 15 attempt was successful, gluing his Paul Silva-owned, No. 57 machine to the bottom of the speedway to drive underneath Bell as the pair battled off of turn four.

Keeping is focus on the bottom of the speedway, Larson maintained control until lap 27. As lapped cars started to block his racing lane, Bell took advantage, driving hard around the topside of the speedway to fly by Larson to officially lead lap 27. Larson moved to the cushion shortly thereafter in a desperate attempt to make-up ground on Bell, but it was too late. Bell throttled on to cross under the final checkers 1.47 seconds ahead of Larson, followed by Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, and a hard-charging Parker Price-Miller, who advanced 17 positions to earn the evening’s MSD Performance Hard Charger Award.

“It was tough. Whenever I came here last year, there was a lot more left on the top to run. This year, it was tough,” Christopher Bell continued in victory lane. “By laps two, three and four, I could tell that the top was already starting to go away. It was a matter of me just staying off of the wall and keeping my tires under me as I exited off of the corners. I was kinda surprised Kyle (Larson) stayed on the bottom behind the lapped cars. That gave me an open road on the top. I didn’t have the grip to run the bottom, so I was pretty much committed to the top.”

“I was watching all of the lapped cars in front of me race around the bottom, so I figured the top was too dirty to go up there,” a disappointed Kyle Larson said. “I kept thinking about moving to the top earlier, but I just didn’t do it. I’m kinda kicking myself now. Bell did a really good job, so congratulations to him and his team.”

Officially over the hump with five rounds down and four remaining, Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing will continue later tonight - Wednesday evening, June 20 - with a trip to the southern half of the Buckeye State. Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe will be the next venue to host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1; the first of two visits during the nine-day, Ohio Sprint Speedweek stretch.

Atomic Speedway will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Tuesday, June 19, 2018: 36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #5 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 48 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Jesse Attard - 15.443 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 15.107 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Christopher Bell All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: D.J. Foos Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Caleb Helms Mobil 1 Heat #4: T.J. Michael Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Carson Macedo Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Mitchell Wormall JE Pistons Dash #1: D.J. Foos Wix Filters Dash #2: Danny Dietrich Classic Ink USA B-Main: Stuart Brubaker Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Christopher Bell MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Parker Price-Miller (+17) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.107; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 15.574; 3. 11n-Christopher Bell, 15.774; 4. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.895; 5. 21-Cap Henry, 15.923; 6. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 16.075; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.239; 8. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 16.268; 9. 53-Jessie Attard, 16.511; 10. 34M-Michael Marano II, 17.434

Group (B) 1. 71X-Gio Scelzi, 15.756; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.004; 3. 23X-DJ Foos, 16.140; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.239; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 16.322; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.390; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.488; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 16.673; 9. 4N-Jim Morris, 16.903; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 17.023

Group (C) 1. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 15.666; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.801; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.984; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 16.024; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 16.305; 6. 46-Michael Bauer, 16.361; 7. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 16.613; 8. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 16.655; 9. 8-Jared Zimbardi, 16.818; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 16.901

Group (D) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.841; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.982; 3. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.131; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 16.211; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.356; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 16.388; 7. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.416; 8. 51-John Garvin, 16.724; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 17.045

Group (E) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 15.525; 2. 17b-Josh Baughman, 16.240; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 16.272; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 16.366; 5. 19-Mitch Harble, 16.452; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 16.466; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich, 16.789; 8. 23-Chase Baker, 17.045; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo, 17.245

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 21-Cap Henry [5]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [8]; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh [6]; 8. 53-Jessie Attard [9]; 9. 34M-Michael Marano II [10]; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 23X-DJ Foos [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 71X-Gio Scelzi [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [1]; 7. 9M-Jordan Ryan [8]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 9. 4N-Jim Morris [9]; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 6. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 7. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 8. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [7]; 9. 8-Jared Zimbardi [9]; 10. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 51-John Garvin [8]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [9]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [6]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 17B-Josh Baughman [3]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 5. 19-Mitch Harble [5]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich [7]; 8. 23-Chase Baker [8]; 9. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 23X-DJ Foos [1]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [12]; 2. 53-Jessie Attard [2]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 4. 21N-Frankie Nervo [9]; 5. 71-Ayrton Olsen [5]; 6. 8-Jared Zimbardi [7]; 7. 23-Chase Baker [4]; 8. 4N-Jim Morris [8]; 9. 70M-Henry Malcuit [13]; 10. 34M-Michael Marano II [10]; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 12. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 3. 21-Cap Henry [2]; 4. 19-Mitch Harble [4]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 7. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [16]; 8. 5M-Max Stambaugh [12]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [3]; 10. 51-John Garvin [5]; 11. 98-Carl Bowser [11]; 12. 9M-Jordan Ryan [14]; 13. 5K-Adam Kekich [15]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 15. 53-Jessie Attard [17]; 16. 46-Michael Bauer [10]; 17. O8-Dan Kuriger [8]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 11N-Christopher Bell [4]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [10]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [22]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 7. 39-Spencer Bayston [8]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah [9]; 10. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 11. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [17]; 13. 3-Jac Haudenschild [25]; 14. 21-Cap Henry [23]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [19]; 16. 70-Dave Blaney [13]; 17. 49X-Tim Shaffer [15]; 18. 19-Mitch Harble [24]; 19. 23X-DJ Foos [1]; 20. 22-Brandon Spithaler [26]; 21. 87-Aaron Reutzel [18]; 22. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [21]; 23. 17-Caleb Helms [11]; 24. 14-Tony Stewart [20]; 25. 71X-Gio Scelzi [14]; 26. 17B-Josh Baughman [16] Lap Leaders: Christopher Bell (1-14), Kyle Larson (15-26), Christopher Bell (27-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/19/2018) 1. Carson Macedo - 2234 2. Aaron Reutzel -2198 3. Chad Kemenah - 2178 4. Jac Haudenschild - 2174 5. Parker Price-Miller - 2128 6. Dave Blaney - 2052 7. Paul McMahan - 2020 8. Cale Conley - 1928 9. Brandon Spithaler - 1858 10. Carl Bowser - 1802

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings: (after 6/19/2018) 1. Kyle Larson - 696 2. Paul McMahan - 696 3. Carson Macedo - 670 4. Danny Dietrich - 660 5. Spencer Bayston - 644 6. Ryan Smith - 618 7. Tim Shaffer - 614 8. Parker Price-Miller - 614 9. Aaron Reutzel - 612 10. Gio Scelzi - 602

 

 

Kyle Larson becomes first Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing repeat winner of 2018

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 18, 2018) - Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson became the first repeat winner of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing on Monday night at Wayne County Speedway, leading all 30 circuits to claim his second $5,000 top prize in three days, bumping his career-win total to three at Wayne County Speedway; eight in total against Tony Stewart’s All Stars.
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Larson, now a back-to-back winner at “Orrville’s Historic Oval” during Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition, earned his Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory from the outside-front row, getting the early jump on fellow California native Gio Scelzi, and Ohio favorite, the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild.

“We weren’t very good in our heat race, but Paul Silva made some adjustments and we were much better in the dash,” Kyle Larson said, driver of the Brandt/Priority Aviation/Eneos/No. 57 sprint car. “It’s really important to make the dashes. Not only does that put you closer to the front in the main, but it also gives you more access to the track so you can try and learn something. Hats off to Paul (Silva) and this entire team. He wasn’t too happy about last night, but he’s incredibly smart and keeps me going in the right direction.”

Utilizing the very topside of the speedway, Larson maintained a blistering pace during his campaign at the front of the field, very rarely having to deal with lapped traffic as four cautions, two of which resulting in red flag conditions, would keep the field in check.

Larson’s closest call of the main event occurred with just a handful of circuits remaining. Former Wayne County Speedway track champion, Andrew Palker, was beginning to reel in Larson as the front-runners entered traffic. Setting up Larson for a last-ditch effort takeover, Palker attempted to drive underneath Larson at the exit of turn four on lap 29, and again at the entrance of turn one on lap 30. Larson’s momentum proved to be too strong, holding on to score the Speedweek triumph.

Andrew Palker drove on to finish second during the 30-lapper, followed by recent Attica Raceway Park winner, Paul McMahan; Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo; and Norman, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing will continue on Tuesday evening, June 19, with a visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford. Pit gates will swing open at 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, followed by the mandatory All Star meeting at 5:30 p.m. All Star hot laps are scheduled to hit the speedway for the first time at 6:20 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Monday, June 18, 2018:
36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #4
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 52 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Carson Macedo- 14.932 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kyle Larson - 14.336 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Jac Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Paul McMahan
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Gio Scelzi
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Aryton Olsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Parker Price-Miller
JE Pistons Dash #1: Jac Haudenschild
Wix Filters Dash #2: Kyle Larson
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Gerard McIntyre
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kyle Larson
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+16)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 14.336; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.498; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.659; 4. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.704; 5. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 14.733; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.739; 7. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 14.801; 8. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 14.908; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.979; 10. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 15.207; 11. 51-John Garvin, 15.703

Group (B)
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.686; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.819; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.884; 4. 23X-DJ Foos, 14.901; 5. 4K-Kasey Kahne, 15.009; 6. 19-Mitch Harble, 15.017; 7. 9j-Dean Jacobs, 15.229; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 15.323; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.399; 10. 4B-Steve Butler, 15.784; 11. 4KD-Kris Davis, 16.084

Group (C)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 14.725; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.836; 3. 11n-Christopher Bell, 14.859; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.932; 5. 17b-Josh Baughman, 14.936; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.960; 7. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.003; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 15.019; 9. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.034; 10. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.211

Group (D)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.632; 2. 5X-Justin Peck, 14.821; 3. 71X-Gio Scelzi, 14.925; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.968; 5. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.014; 6. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.129; 7. 70-Dave Blaney, 15.159; 8. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 15.189; 9. C1-Clay Riney, 15.217; 10. 98-Carl Bowser, 15.712

Group (E)
1. 97-Broc Martin, 15.141; 2. 21-Cap Henry, 15.205; 3. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.216; 4. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 15.340; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.377; 6. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.417; 7. 53-Jessie Attard, 15.554; 8. 23-Chase Baker, 15.573; 9. 33D-Tyler Dunn, 16.319; 10. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 16.450

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker [3]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [1]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. A79-Brandon Wimmer [8]; 8. 4-Parker Price-Miller [7]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 10. 9M-Jordan Ryan [10]; 11. 51-John Garvin [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 4K-Kasey Kahne [5]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 4. 9J-Dean Jacobs [7]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [8]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [4]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 8. 19-Mitch Harble [6]; 9. 23X-DJ Foos [1]; 10. 4B-Steve Butler [10]; 11. 4KD-Kris Davis [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 5. 17B-Josh Baughman [5]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [7]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 8. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 9. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 10. 16-Danny Mumaw [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71X-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 5X-Justin Peck [3]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 5. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 7. C1-Clay Riney [9]; 8. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 9. 70-Dave Blaney [7]; 10. 98-Carl Bowser [10]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71-Ayrton Olsen [1]; 2. 21-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [2]; 4. 97-Broc Martin [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 7. 53-Jessie Attard [7]; 8. 33D-Tyler Dunn [9]; 9. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]; 10. 23-Chase Baker [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 71X-Gio Scelzi [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 3. 21-Cap Henry [6]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 5. 4K-Kasey Kahne [2]; 6. 71-Ayrton Olsen [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 4. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 5. 11N-Christopher Bell [5]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 3. 19-Mitch Harble [2]; 4. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [4]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 6. 33D-Tyler Dunn [5]; 7. 9M-Jordan Ryan [11]; 8. 23X-DJ Foos [6]; 9. 70-Dave Blaney [9]; 10. 23-Chase Baker [12]; 11. 4B-Steve Butler [13]; 12. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]; 13. 4KD-Kris Davis [14]; 14. 5T-Travis Philo [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 5. 17B-Josh Baughman [3]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [9]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [12]; 9. 4-Parker Price-Miller [16]; 10. A79-Brandon Wimmer [11]; 11. 53-Jessie Attard [15]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs [14]; 13. C1-Clay Riney [13]; 14. 17-Caleb Helms [17]; 15. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 16. 3J-Trey Jacobs [5]; 17. 35-Tyler Esh [10]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 5. 11N-Christopher Bell [10]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [15]; 8. 11-Ryan Smith [23]; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah [25]; 10. 7K-Cale Conley [18]; 11. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [16]; 12. 39-Spencer Bayston [17]; 13. 97-Broc Martin [19]; 14. 71-Ayrton Olsen [11]; 15. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 16. 9J-Dean Jacobs [20]; 17. 4K-Kasey Kahne [9]; 18. O7-Gerard McIntyre [21]; 19. 4-Parker Price-Miller [26]; 20. 24-Rico Abreu [24]; 21. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 22. 71X-Gio Scelzi [1]; 23. 21-Cap Henry [5]; 24. 14-Tony Stewart [22]; 25. 5X-Justin Peck [14]; 26. 45-Trevor Baker [8] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/18/2018)
1. Carson Macedo - 2100
2. Aaron Reutzel - 2090
3. Jac Haudenschild -2050
4. Chad Kemenah - 2046
5. Parker Price-Miller - 1988
6. Dave Blaney - 1934
7. Paul McMahan - 1894
8. Cale Conley - 1800
9. Brandon Spithaler - 1748
10. Carl Bowser - 1712

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings: (after 6/18/2018)
1. Paul McMahan - 570
2. Kyle Larson - 550
3. Carson Macedo - 536
4. Danny Dietrich - 516
5. Spencer Bayston - 508
6. Aaron Reutzel -504
7. Gio Scelzi - 500
8. Tim Shaffer - 498
9. Cole Duncan - 492
10. Ryan Smith - 488

 

Aaron Reutzel drives by Kyle Larson to claim round three of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing at Waynesfield

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (June 17, 2018) - Becoming the third different Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing main event winner in as many nights, Clute, Texas’ own Aaron Reutzel did what seemed to be the impossible on Sunday night during his visit to Waynesfield Raceway Park and drove around NASCAR star Kyle Larson to pick up his third Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory of the 2018 season.

Ending a chase that commenced on the opening circuit, Aaron Reutzel made his winning move on lap 19, ultimately driving around race-long leader Larson as the pair battled down the back straightaway. Reutzel was on the heels of the Elk Grove, Calif., native for a number of circuits before making his move, keeping his Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports machine within just a few car lengths as the duo raced through traffic that started to assemble as early as lap 13.

Once in command, it was semi-smooth sailing for Reutzel, keeping upwards of four lapped cars between himself and Larson for the rest of the 35-lap distance. Unfortunately for Larson, an abrasive surface that eventually led to a rubbered-up surface around the bottom of the speedway kept the recent Eldora winner from making up any ground on Reutzel.

Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan crossed under the final checkers just behind Reutzel and Larson, followed by Dave Blaney and Speedweek opening night winner Paul McMahan.

“I was really hoping to get the jump during the initial start,” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/Precision Catalyst/No. 87 entry. “Kyle (Larson) started to move down the track because he knew the rubber was coming. At that point, I was just searching for something else; anything I could do to get by him before things got locked-down. I think after I got by him, it was locked-down two laps later. I figured if I could get to the front, I would be OK, but you can never be too sure about Kyle. You can never count him out of anything.”

Aaron Reutzel and Kyle Larson led the field to green on Sunday night at Waynesfield Raceway Park. Larson earned the early jump, leading Reutzel, Duncan, and Spencer Bayston by the flagstand for the first time.

The first seven circuits went non-stop for Larson, just beginning to race into traffic when the main event’s first and only caution appeared on lap eight. Up until that point, Larson was in complete control, utilizing all lanes of the 1/3-mile, high-banked, dirt oval to maintain a quick pace.

After green flag conditions returned, Reutzel was able to keep Larson in range, actually moving in within a car length as the laps clicked near halfway. Reutzel’s winning move started one lap prior, using a big run off of turn four on the 18th circuit to pressure Larson in turns one and two. Reutzel’s momentum on the topside was greater than Larson’s through the middle, utilizing just enough boost from the thin, narrow cushion to drive by Larson on lap 19.

“John Folkens is actually with us here tonight. He is in the stands so I can’t thank him enough for what he does for this team. It’s really cool to get this done with him here,” Aaron Reutzel continued. “My team gave me a great race car here tonight. I just can’t thank everyone enough.”

Continuing the 36th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will switch directions and head east, set to invade a pair of ovals in the northeast corner of the state for Speedweek rounds four and five on Monday and Tuesday, June 18 & 19. Wayne County Speedway, just outside of Orrville, will be the next to host Tony Stewart’s All Stars on Monday evening, June 18.

Those who can not attend can still catch all of the action live on Speed Shift TV. Speed Shift TV will be conducting pay-per-view broadcasts for the duration of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Those interested in learning more should visit Speed Shift TV on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Wayne County Speedway will allow pit access at 10 a.m. on Monday morning. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Waynesfield Raceway Park - Sunday, June 17, 2018:
36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #3
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 49 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Max Stambaugh - 11.109 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Shawn Dancer - 11.948 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Chris Andrews
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Dietrich
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Tim Shaffer
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Travis Philo
JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel
Wix Filters Dash #2: Kyle Larson
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Byron Reed
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jac Haudenschild (+7)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49-Shawn Dancer, 11.948; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston, 12.124; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.161; 4. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.262; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.322; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson, 12.564; 7. 4B-Steve Butler, 12.641; 8. 4L-Cap Henry, 12.666; 9. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 12.815; 10. 99-Jay Waugh, 13.110

Group (B)
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.134; 2. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.327; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.469; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.626; 5. 71X-Gio Scelzi, 12.756; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.807; 7. 42-Ty Tilton, 12.829; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 12.963; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.081; 10. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.324

Group (C)
1. 57-Kyle Larson, 12.210; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.236; 3. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.500; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.524; 5. 5X-Justin Peck, 12.650; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.676; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.754; 8. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.762; 9. 5J-Jake Hesson, 13.338; 10. 83-Adam Cruea, 13.369

Group (D)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.268; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.548; 3. 19-Mitch Harble, 12.640; 4. 17b-Josh Baughman, 12.657; 5. 23-DJ Foos, 12.684; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.806; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.016; 8. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.033; 9. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 13.105; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.325

Group (E)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.619; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.764; 3. 4K-Kasey Kahne, 12.832; 4. 23X-Chase Baker, 13.059; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.071; 6. 97-Broc Martin, 13.122; 7. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 13.312; 8. 51-John Garvin, 13.422; 9. 96AU-Bruce White, 13.997

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 16-Chris Andrews [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 4L-Cap Henry [8]; 6. 5M-Max Stambaugh [9]; 7. 2-Ricky Peterson [6]; 8. 99-Jay Waugh [10]; 9. 49-Shawn Dancer [4]; 10. 4B-Steve Butler [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 71X-Gio Scelzi [5]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [3]; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 8. 45-Trevor Baker [10]; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen [8]; 10. 42-Ty Tilton [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 7. 5X-Justin Peck [5]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 9. 83-Adam Cruea [10]; 10. 5J-Jake Hesson [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [5]; 4. 19-Mitch Harble [2]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [8]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 9. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 10. 17B-Josh Baughman [1]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 23X-Chase Baker [1]; 3. 4K-Kasey Kahne [2]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 97-Broc Martin [6]; 7. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [7]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]; 9. 96AU-Bruce White [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [6]; 6. 23X-Chase Baker [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 3. 51-John Garvin [5]; 4. 99-Jay Waugh [2]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [3]; 6. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 7. 42-Ty Tilton [12]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [6]; 9. 83-Adam Cruea [8]; 10. 4B-Steve Butler [10]; 11. 96AU-Bruce White [9]; 12. 17B-Josh Baughman [11]; 13. 5J-Jake Hesson [13]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5R-Byron Reed [2]; 2. 4L-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 49-Shawn Dancer [1]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 7. 5X-Justin Peck [13]; 8. 5M-Max Stambaugh [10]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [8]; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs [18]; 11. 97-Broc Martin [11]; 12. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [16]; 13. 98-Carl Bowser [14]; 14. 2-Ricky Peterson [12]; 15. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 16. 22M-Dan McCarron [15]; 17. 5T-Travis Philo [17]; 18. 17-Caleb Helms [4]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 9. 4L-Cap Henry [22]; 10. 4-Parker Price-Miller [13]; 11. 71X-Gio Scelzi [16]; 12. 3G-Carson Macedo [12]; 13. 23-DJ Foos [15]; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 15. 14-Tony Stewart [20]; 16. 24-Rico Abreu [18]; 17. 11-Ryan Smith [14]; 18. 3-Jac Haudenschild [25]; 19. 4K-Kasey Kahne [17]; 20. 7K-Cale Conley [24]; 21. 5R-Byron Reed [21]; 22. 49-Shawn Dancer [23]; 23. 19-Mitch Harble [19]; 24. 23X-Chase Baker [11]; 25. 16-Chris Andrews [9]; 26. 98-Carl Bowser [26] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-18), Aaron Reutzel (19-35)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/17/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1982
2. Carson Macedo - 1958
3. Jac Haudenschild - 1930
4. Chad Kemenah - 1914
5. Parker Price-Miller -1876
6. Dave Blaney - 1844
7. Paul McMahan - 1750
8. Cale Conley - 1670
9. Carl Bowser - 1622
10. Brandon Spithaler - 1610

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings: (after 6/17/2018)
1. Paul McMahan - 426
2. Tim Shaffer - 408
3. Cole Duncan - 402
4. Kyle Larson - 400
5. Aaron Reutzel - 396
6. Carson Macedo - 394
7. Gio Scelzi - 394
8. Dave Blaney - 388
9. Parker Price-Miller - 384
10. Spencer Bayston - 382

 

 

Kyle Larson holds back Carson Macedo and Dave Blaney for Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing victory at The Big E

ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 16, 2018) - After spending the entire morning and an early portion of the afternoon rebuilding a car in the hotel parking lot, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson rewarded his crew in a big way on Saturday night by claiming round two of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing at the world-famous Eldora Speedway. Larson’s first-ever Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 triumph at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track was accomplished his fantastic fashion, climbing ahead from eighth on the starting grid, ultimately withstanding a last lap surge by the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney to score the $5,000 payday.

Fellow California native Carson Macedo would sneak by Blaney in the final two corners to finish second at the final checkers, followed by Blaney, Tim Shaffer, and Clute, Texas, native Aaron Reutzel.

“I’m so happy to get it done here tonight for my guys. Paul Silva and the crew built this car this morning; this is a brand new car from the tires up. We got here just in time to catch the drivers meeting and get in the seat for hot laps,” Kyle Larson said, driver of the Paul Silva-owned/Brandt/Eneos/Finley Farms/Priority Aviation/No. 57 sprinter. “I made a mistake last night and it cost us a car. This really makes up for that. I’ve now won in every kind of car I have ever raced here at Eldora. That’s pretty cool considering I’ve only raced here like ten times.”

Forced to start on the outside of row four by way of dash result, Larson, who was taking advantage of an off-weekend from NASCAR competition to battle with Tony Stewart’s All Stars, wasted little time advancing to the front of the field, boosting himself to fourth as the front-runners raced by the flagstand for the first time.

By lap seven, Larson worked his way to second, now in pursuit of race-long leader, Aaron Reutzel, who owned a commanding lead equalling just over two seconds. Just two circuits later, Larson was on the tail tank of Reutzel, chasing the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports entry through turns one and two on lap ten, eventually utilizing a slingshot move off of the corner to squeeze between Reutzel and a lapped car as the leaders raced down the back straightaway. Larson’s brave move worked, leading Reutzel to the line to officially lead lap ten.

Although impressive, Larson’s first campaign at the front of the field was short-lived as Dave Blaney was able to put the moves on the NASCAR star by using his preferred line through the middle of the speedway. Soon enough, Blaney caught Larson to take command on lap 13.

A pair of cautions on lap 17 and lap 19 gave Larson two opportunities to regain the top spot from the former World of Outlaws champion. Although the first attempt failed, unable to drive by the Premier Motorsports entry as the pair raced through turns one and two on lap 17, the second attempt proved to be more successful, allowing Larson to build enough momentum on the topside of the speedway to chase down Blaney by lap 23. On lap 24, Larson made a perfect bid for the race lead by sticking a textbook slider between turns one and two. Although escaping into traffic, Blaney never gave up, actually tracking down Larson before attempting a last-ditch effort slider in turn one on the final circuit. The slidejob attempt was unsuccessful.

“I actually saw Dave (Blaney) attempt to drive under me at one point there toward the end,” Kyle Larson continued. “Once I got to the top, I could really build some momentum.”

The victory was Larson’s seventh against the All Star Circuit of Champions.

From The Big E to one of Ohio’s most competitive bullrings, Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing will continue on Sunday evening, June 17, with a visit to Waynesfield Raceway Park just south of Lima. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 3:30 p.m., followed by a mandatory All Star drivers meeting at 5:30 p.m. The first session of All Star hop laps is scheduled to hit the speedway at 6:10 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Waynesfield Raceway Park live on the Web at www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - Saturday, June 16, 2018: 36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #2 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 46 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Paul McMahan - 13.353 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.074 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Dave Blaney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Josh Baughman Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer Mobil 1 Heat #4: Spencer Bayston Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Kasey Kahne Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Carl Bowser JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel Wix Filters Dash #2: Spencer Bayston Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tony Stewart Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kyle Larson MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jac Haudenschild (+8) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.184; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.206; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.339; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.414; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.493; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.568; 7. 11N-Cap Henry, 13.620; 8. 23-DJ Foos, 13.670; 9. 9J-Dean Jacobs, 14.141; 10. 96AU-Bruce White, 14.924

Group (B) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.074; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 13.191; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.288; 4. 17b-Josh Baughman, 13.442; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.764; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.860; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 13.926; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 13.979; 9. 28-Brian Paulus, 14.093

Group (C) 1. 12N-Cole Duncan, 13.219; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.232; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.347; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.508; 5. 51-John Garvin, 13.844; 6. 99-Jay Waugh, 13.986; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.047; 8. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 14.206; 9. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 99.270

Group (D) 1. G1-Gary Taylor, 13.393; 2. 11-Ryan Smith, 13.538; 3. 71x-Gio Scelzi, 13.592; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston, 13.637; 5. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.688; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 13.714; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.732; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.859; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.907

Group (E) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.320; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.333; 3. 4K-Kasey Kahne, 13.375; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.680; 5. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.706; 6. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.707; 7. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 13.720; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.743; 9. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.060

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 5. 11N-Cap Henry [7]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 8. 96AU-Bruce White [10]; 9. 9J-Dean Jacobs [9]; 10. 23-DJ Foos [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17B-Josh Baughman [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 4. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 28-Brian Paulus [9]; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair [7]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [8]; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 4. 12N-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 99-Jay Waugh [6]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [7]; 7. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 8. 51-John Garvin [5]; 9. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. A79-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 3. 71X-Gio Scelzi [2]; 4. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 9. G1-Gary Taylor [4]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4K-Kasey Kahne [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [8]; 5. 49-Shawn Dancer [6]; 6. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 6. 17B-Josh Baughman [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [4]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [5]; 5. 4K-Kasey Kahne [6]; 6. A79-Brandon Wimmer [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 51-John Garvin [2]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 4. 96AU-Bruce White [5]; 5. 71-Ayrton Olsen [4]; 6. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 7. G1-Gary Taylor [6]; 8. 9J-Dean Jacobs [9]; 9. 23-DJ Foos [10]; 10. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 11N-Cap Henry [3]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [10]; 5. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 28-Brian Paulus [12]; 8. 17-Caleb Helms [14]; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 10. 35R-Ronnie Blair [15]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 12. 98-Carl Bowser [17]; 13. 99-Jay Waugh [7]; 14. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [16]; 15. 51-John Garvin [18]; 16. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [11]; 17. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 18. 49-Shawn Dancer [4]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 57-Kyle Larson [8]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 7. 13-Paul McMahan [13]; 8. 71X-Gio Scelzi [15]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu [17]; 11. 3-Jac Haudenschild [19]; 12. 91-Cale Thomas [6]; 13. 11-Ryan Smith [18]; 14. 11N-Cap Henry [22]; 15. 12N-Cole Duncan [16]; 16. 14-Tony Stewart [21]; 17. 17B-Josh Baughman [11]; 18. O7-Gerard McIntyre [14]; 19. 81-Lee Jacobs [24]; 20. 4K-Kasey Kahne [10]; 21. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 22. A79-Brandon Wimmer [12]; 23. 7K-Cale Conley [26]; 24. 5T-Travis Philo [23]; 25. 22M-Dan McCarron [20]; 26. 10H-Chad Kemenah [25] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-9), Kyle Larson (10-12), Dave Blaney (13-23), Kyle Larson (24-30)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/16/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1832 2. Carson Macedo - 1832 3. Jac Haudenschild - 1816 4. Chad Kemenah - 1780 5. Parker Price-Miller - 1746 6. Dave Blaney - 1702 7. Paul McMahan - 1610 8. Cale Conley - 1560 9. Carl Bowser - 1520 10. Brandon Spithaler - 1520

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings: (after 6/16/2018) 1. Paul McMahan - 286 2. Jac Haudenschild - 272 3. Tim Shaffer - 272 4. Cale Thomas - 268 5. Carson Macedo - 268 6. Gio Scelzi - 266 7. Cole Duncan - 258 8. Danny Dietrich - 258 9. Parker Price-Miller - 254 10. Kyle Larson - 254

 

 

Paul McMahan wins at Attica to open Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing

ATTICA, Ohio (June 15, 2018) - It took Paul McMahan nearly 16 years to snap his All Star Circuit of Champions winless streak just one week ago in Dundee, New York. Now, the Nashville native via Elk Grove, Calif., is a two-time All Star winner in 2018, earning the $5,000 payday at Attica Raceway Park to open the 36th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing.

McMahan, driver of the Tom Buch-owned/Apex Structures/DMI/No. 13 sprint car, earned his fifth-career All Star victory by displaying patience and persistence, battling within the top-five the entire 40-lap distance before taking over the top spot for the final time on lap 25. With a little help from race leader, Aaron Reutzel, McMahan was able to take advantage of Reutzel’s misfortune with the turn four wall to inherit the top spot, driving on to score his first-ever victory at Attica Raceway Park.

“Today is Bryan Clauson’s birthday and I parked it for him,” said an excited Paul McMahan in Attica victory lane. “This has been a long time coming. I think I ran second here a few times but never got it done. To get it done here tonight to open up Speedweek is pretty special. My team worked their butts off to get us to this point. We have a long week ahead of us. To begin Speedweek with a victory will set the tone for the next eight races.”

Despite the turn four wall being the benefactor, McMahan was in the hunt all 40 circuits. Starting from the inside of row two, McMahan’s first, successful bid for the top spot occurred on lap 19, actually gaining command after race-long leader and NASCAR star, Kyle Larson, made contact with the turn four wall leaving his car heavily damaged. Larson eventually slowed resulting in a caution; he would not return.

On the ensuing restart, Reutzel, the evening’s pole-sitter who was racing in the runner-up spot the entire distance, worked around McMahan to lead lap 20, pounding the cushion in turns three and four to drive around the familiar No. 13 sprinter. Although Reutzel was able to maintain a quick pace around the topside of the speedway, McMahan’s preferred bottom groove was working just fine, keeping pace with the Clute, Texas, native as the laps counted down.

Just four circuits later, Reutzel would fall victim to the same patch of retaining wall as Larson, ultimately making contact with the turn four barrier. Reutzel’s mishap and loss of momentum would allow McMahan to slip by and take control again on lap 25. Keeping pace with McMahan for the next several circuits, Reutzel’s No. 87 would eventually succumb, forced to retire on lap 30.

From that point forward, it was all McMahan at the front of the field, but not without pressure from another NASCAR star, Kasey Kahne. Kahne, who maintained a spot within the top-five all 40 laps after starting alongside McMahan during the initial start, attempted his best Jac Haudenschild impression in an attempt to drive around McMahan for the lead. Fortunately for McMahan, Kahne’s momentum was shut down by the turn four wall, nearly toppling the Kasey Kahne Racing entry before miraculously regaining control. Kahne’s misfortune was enough to allow McMahan to escape from the rest of the field, driving away to a near-three second lead at the finish.

“I was pretty committed to the bottom of the speedway,” McMahan continued. “I’m too old to be up on the top and run the cushion like those guys. We found something with this car that has allowed me to run the bottom and keep good speed. I know (Tom Buch) has a few victories in New York, but I’m pretty sure this is his first win in Ohio. My dad is with me here tonight. I want to wish him a Happy Father’s Day just in case we don’t get to be up here again on Sunday.”

Also utilizing Kahne’s momentum loss, local favorite Byron Reed was able to use a late surge to finish second at the line, followed by Jac Haudenschild, Cale Thomas, and Kasey Kahne.

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing will continue on Saturday night, June 16, with a visit to The Big E; Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:15 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Friday, June 15, 2018: 36th Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing: Round #1 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 56 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 12.939 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 12.257 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Kyle Larson All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Byron Reed Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Gio Scelzi Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Jac Haudenschild Mobil 1 Heat #5: Cole Duncan Howard Johnson of Lima D-main: Jordan Ryan Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Justin Peck JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel Wix Filters Dash #2: Kyle Larson Classic Ink USA B-Main: Dave Blaney Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Paul McMahan MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tim Shaffer (+14) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 12.311; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.518; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.558; 4. 57-Kyle Larson, 12.630; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.728; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.875; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.892; 8. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 12.911; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.214; 10. 2-Ricky Peterson, 13.234; 11. 2+-Brian Smith, 13.300; 12. 51-John Garvin, 13.480

Group (B) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.601; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.617; 3. 17-Josh Baughman, 12.676; 4. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.798; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.835; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 12.898; 7. 4L-Cap Henry, 12.913; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.928; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.961; 10. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.274; 11. 19-Mitch Harble, 14.474

Group (C) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.257; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.399; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi, 12.514; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.803; 5. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.963; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.055; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.107; 8. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 13.153; 9. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 13.170; 10. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.311; 11. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.411

Group (D) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.530; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.679; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.812; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.946; 5. 23X-DJ Foos, 13.012; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.059; 7. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 13.121; 8. 5X-Justin Peck, 13.140; 9. 17X-Caleb Helms, 13.500; 10. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.555; 11. 70M-Henry Malcuit, 14.355

Group (E) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.825; 2. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.825; 3. 4K-Kasey Kahne, 12.851; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.863; 5. G1-Gary Taylor, 13.024; 6. 97-Broc Martin, 13.318; 7. 23-Chase Baker, 13.597; 8. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 13.611; 9. 20i-Kesley Ivy, 14.194; 10. 99-Jay Waugh, 14.223; 11. 96AU-Bruce White, 14.727

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 7. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson [10]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 10. 51-John Garvin [12]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 12. 2+-Brian Smith [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 5R-Byron Reed [1]; 2. 17-Josh Baughman [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 4L-Cap Henry [7]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]; 10. 9M-Jordan Ryan [10]; 11. 19-Mitch Harble [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 71-Gio Scelzi [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn [7]; 7. A79-Brandon Wimmer [8]; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger [11]; 9. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [9]; 10. 45-Trevor Baker [10]; 11. 98-Carl Bowser [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 5. 23X-DJ Foos [5]; 6. 17X-Caleb Helms [9]; 7. 49-Shawn Dancer [10]; 8. 5X-Justin Peck [8]; 9. 70M-Henry Malcuit [11]; 10. O7-Gerard McIntyre [7]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu [6]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 2. 4K-Kasey Kahne [2]; 3. 11-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 5. 97-Broc Martin [6]; 6. G1-Gary Taylor [5]; 7. 99-Jay Waugh [10]; 8. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 9. 20I-Kesley Ivy [9]; 10. 23-Chase Baker [7]; 11. 96AU-Bruce White [11]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 4. 91-Cale Thomas [5]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 4K-Kasey Kahne [2]; 3. 71-Gio Scelzi [3]; 4. 5R-Byron Reed [4]; 5. 17-Josh Baughman [5]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]

D-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 9M-Jordan Ryan [2]; 2. 45-Trevor Baker [3]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [1]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 19-Mitch Harble [9]; 7. 23-Chase Baker [5]; 8. 2+-Brian Smith [11]; 9. 96AU-Bruce White [10]; 10. 51-John Garvin [4]; 11. 98-Carl Bowser [7]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 5X-Justin Peck [2]; 2. 2-Ricky Peterson [3]; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [6]; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan [11]; 6. 8J-Jess Stiger [4]; 7. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [7]; 8. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [5]; 9. 20I-Kesley Ivy [9]; 10. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 11. 70M-Henry Malcuit [10]; 12. 45-Trevor Baker [12]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 97-Broc Martin [6]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 7. 16-Chris Andrews [4]; 8. 23X-DJ Foos [5]; 9. A79-Brandon Wimmer [13]; 10. 68G-Tyler Gunn [9]; 11. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [11]; 12. 99-Jay Waugh [15]; 13. 49-Shawn Dancer [14]; 14. 2-Ricky Peterson [17]; 15. 5X-Justin Peck [16]; 16. 17X-Caleb Helms [10]; 17. G1-Gary Taylor [8]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [8]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 4. 91-Cale Thomas [7]; 5. 4K-Kasey Kahne [4]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [11]; 7. 39-Spencer Bayston [9]; 8. 14-Tony Stewart [16]; 9. 71-Gio Scelzi [6]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer [24]; 11. 10H-Chad Kemenah [14]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich [19]; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs [12]; 14. 3G-Carson Macedo [13]; 15. 17-Josh Baughman [10]; 16. 4L-Cap Henry [20]; 17. 4-Parker Price-Miller [17]; 18. 11-Ryan Smith [15]; 19. 7K-Cale Conley [21]; 20. 35-Tyler Esh [18]; 21. 22-Brandon Spithaler [26]; 22. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 23. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 24. 98-Carl Bowser [25]; 25. 97-Broc Martin [22]; 26. 70-Dave Blaney [23] Lap Leaders: Kyle Larson (1-18), Paul McMahan (19), Aaron Reutzel (20-24) Paul McMahan (25-40)

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/15/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1692 2. Jac Haudenschild - 1688 3. Carson Macedo - 1686 4. Chad Kemenah - 1678 5. Parker Price-Miller - 1608 6. Dave Blaney - 1558 7. Paul McMahan - 1474 8. Cale Conley - 1456 9. Carl Bowser - 1430 10. Brandon Spithaler - 1430

Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Standings: (after 6/15/2018) 1. Paul McMahan - 150 2. Byron Reed - 146 3. Jac Haudenschild - 144 4. Cale Thomas - 142 5. Kasey Kahne - 140 6. Cole Duncan - 138 7. Spencer Bayston - 136 8. Tony Stewart - 134 9. Gio Scelzi - 132 10. Tim Shaffer - 130

 

 

36th Annual Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing to award $10,000 point fund

Nine-day campaign to begin Friday at Attica Raceway Park, ends with $10,000-to-win Rick Ferkel Classic at Atomic Speedway

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 12, 2018) - The 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will hit high gear beginning Friday evening, June 15, as the Tony Stewart-owned organization is set to take on the most grueling segment of its 2018 campaign; Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Comprised of nine events in nine days, the 36th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek is sure to attract sprint car competitors from coast-to-coast, each chasing the right to etch their name in the All Star Circuit of Champions history books and become a Speedweek champion.

Cometic Gasket, the official gasket of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, will return in 2018 as the title sponsor of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, extending its relationship with one of the sport’s most historic, yet grueling traditions to four consecutive seasons.

“Ohio Sprint Speedweek is rich in tradition and competitiveness, two qualities we are certainly proud to be associated with,” said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO of Cometic Gasket Inc . “We are thrilled to bring Cometic Gasket and Ohio Sprint Speedweek back together in 2018. It’s an exciting time for us, and it’s an exciting time for sprint car competitors and fans, alike. We’re excited to see how the week unfolds.”

C&R Racing, a global leader in design and production of specialized cooling solutions used by top-tier race teams, high-end automotive manufacturers, and in specialty vehicle applications worldwide, will join Cometic Gasket as a major contributor to Ohio Sprint Speedweek in 2018 and will take on the role as presenting sponsor.

“We are all very excited at C&R to be a part of Ohio Sprint Speedweek in 2018,” said Jim Ryder, General Manager of C&R Racing. “This is a perfect opportunity for us to share our presence in motorsports to dozens of race teams and showcase our product line to potentially thousands of race fans, all while supporting one of the country’s most historic and competitive sprint car events. I think we are all in for a real treat.”

In light of Cometic Gasket and C&R Racing’s commitment, the 36th edition of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will award a $10,000 point fund, spread amongst the top-ten team owners in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship standings.

In addition to Cometic Gasket and C&R Racing, Kear’s Speed Shop, Chalk Stix, Hoosier Tire, as well as all of the participating Ohio Sprint Speedweek facilities, each helped boost the Speedweek championship fund to its $10,000 total, a $7,000 increase from 2017. $3,000 will be awarded to the Speedweek championship team owner, followed by $1,500 for second, $1,200 for third, $1,000 for fourth, and $800 for fifth, decreasing by $100 per position from sixth through tenth in the final standings.

Giving teams even more incentive to participate in the 36th running of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, Hoosier Tire will be awarding tire certificates to all top-ten finishers in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship standings.

In order to be eligible for the Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing championship points fund, participating teams must have perfect Speedweek attendance, entering all contested Speedweek programs throughout the nine-day schedule. In addition, team owners must enter at least 50% of the contested Speedweek events with the same driver.

Visiting eight facilities over the nine-day campaign, Atomic Speedway is the only repeat attraction during Ohio Sprint Speedweek with events scheduled for June 20 and June 23; Attica Raceway Park (6/15), Eldora Speedway (6/16), Waynesfield Raceway Park (6/17), Wayne County Speedway (6/18), Sharon Speedway (6/19), Muskingum County Speedway (6/21), and Limaland Motorsports Park (6/22) will each host America’s Series once.

Adding even more hype to the 2018 Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule, Saturday’s finale at Atomic Speedway, the inaugural Rick Ferkel Classic, will award a $10,000 top prize. All of the other Speedweek programs will award $5,000 paydays.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, will be on hand to capture all of the action from the first two rounds of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing at Attica Raceway Park and Eldora Speedway. Set to air on September 16 and September 23, respectively, each event will air twice during its replay date; 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET.

Picking up with action at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Sunday, June 17, Speed Shift TV will broadcast six nights of Ohio Sprint Speedweek action live on the Web. Those interested in learning more should visit www.speedshifttv.com.

2018 Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by C&R Racing Points Fund:
1. $3,000
2. $1,500
3. $1,200
4. $1,000
5. $800
6. $700
7. $600
8. $500
9. $400
10.$300

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Previous Champions:
2017 - Tim Shaffer
2016 - Chad Kemenah
2015 - Greg Wilson
2014 – Dale Blaney
2013 – Tim Shaffer
2012 – Stevie Smith
2011 – Tim Shaffer
2010 – David Gravel
2009 – Stevie Smith
2008 – Randy Hannagan
2007 – Shane Stewart
2006 – Dale Blaney
2005 – Kelly Kinser
2004 – Dale Blaney
2003 – Dale Blaney
2002 – Chad Kemenah
2001 – Dean Jacobs
2000 – Kenny Jacobs
1999 – Joey Saldana
1998 – Frankie Kerr
1997 – Joey Saldana
1996 – Frankie Kerr
1995 – Dale Blaney
1994 – Frankie Kerr
1993 – Frankie Kerr
1992 – Kevin Huntley
1991 – Sammy Swindell
1990 – Sammy Swindell
1989 – Dave Blaney
1988 – Jimmy Sills
1987 – Keith Kauffman
1986 – Bobby Allen
1985 – Jack Hewitt
1984 – Steve Kinser
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr.

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/10/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1586
2. Carson Macedo - 1564
3. Chad Kemenah - 1550
4. Jac Haudenschild - 1544
5. Parker Price-Miller - 1492
6. Dave Blaney - 1456
7. Cale Conley - 1344
8. Carl Bowser - 1328
9. Paul McMahan - 1324
10. Brandon Spithaler - 1322

 

 

Carson Macedo goes back-to-back in the Empire State; Earns first-ever All Star victory at Weedsport Speedway

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (June 11, 2018) - Just 24 hours after earning his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2018 season, Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo dominated his way back to All Star victory lane, this time during action at the state-of-the-art Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y., on Sunday, June 10. Much like his feature campaign on Saturday evening at Stateline Speedway, Macedo led all 35 circuits during main event competition at Weedsport, clinching a second consecutive $5,000 payday, as well as a third-career All Star victory.

To make things more impressive, Macedo crossed under the final checkers eight seconds ahead of eventual runner-up finisher, Paul McMahan, lapping up to the 15th position in the running order. Danny Dietrich finished third just behind McMahan, followed by Aaron Reutzel and a hard charging Parker Price-Miller, who advanced 13 positions to earn the evening’s MSD Performance Hard Charger Award.

The Weedsport Speedway appearance was a first-ever for the All Star Circuit of Champions.

“This is pretty unbelievable. What a weekend for this team,” Carson Macedo explained in Weedsport Speedway victory lane. “Tim and Cindy Norman, Joe Gaerte; they all do such an amazing job with this race team. The car keeps getting better and better. Our plan was to come to New York and be competitive all weekend, but to win two straight is pretty special. This is a perfect transition into Ohio Sprint Speedweek.”

Brock Zearfoss led the field to green on Sunday night at Weedsport Speedway. Unfortunately, Zearfoss found himself facing the wrong direction after entering turn one during the initial start, also collecting Dave Blaney. With two cars involved, the feature field was criss-crossed allowing Aaron Reutzel to inherit the top spot with Carson Macedo to his outside. Macedo took advantage of his inherited starting position and jumped to an early lead right from the drop of the green.

Although distracted by two additional cautions, one on lap 4 and another on lap 20, Macedo maintained control, actually extending his lead to just shy of two seconds by the time the feature’s second caution appeared on lap 20.

Perhaps, the most challenging segment of the 35-lapper took shape with just over ten circuits remaining. Relying on the very topside of the speedway to navigate the 4/10-mile, dirt oval, Macedo was faced with traffic stacking up two and three cars wide, ultimately forcing Macedo to rely on the bottom, as well as the middle to maneuver through lapped cars. Although challenging as first, Macedo’s technique through traffic was flawless, instantly bouncing back to a four second lead with five circuits remaining, increasing to eight by lap 35.

With their first New York swing of the season in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will switch gears and begin preparations for a nine-day campaign in the Buckeye State. The 2018 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will feature nine straight days of sprint car competition, comprised of eight different facilities throughout all four corners of Ohio. Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe will host Tony Stewart’s All Stars twice during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, with Attica Raceway Park, Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, and Limaland Motorsports Park each hosting the Series once.

More information pertaining to Ohio Sprint Speedweek will be posted during the next few days. Fans are encouraged to stay alert online and on social media.

Contingency Awards/Results: Weedsport Speedway - Sunday, June 10, 2018:
Inaugural Visit
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 28 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Cale Conley - 14.362 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cale Conley - 14.357 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Justin Barger
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carson Macedo
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Paul McMahan
JE Pistons Dash #1: Brock Zearfoss
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Jac Haudenschild
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Carson Macedo
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Parker Price-Miller (+13)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.357; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.465; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.500; 4. 5-Justin Barger, 14.611; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.756; 6. 99L-Larry Wight, 14.878; 7. 51-John Garvin, 14.979; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 15.186; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.602; 10. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 16.584

Group (B)
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.779; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.779; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.821; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 14.897; 5. 44-Trey Starks, 15.061; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 15.128; 7. 14C-Coleman Gulick, 15.171; 8. 11-Ryan Smith, 15.182; 9. 98T-Joe Trenca, 15.403

Group (C)
1. 27-Greg Hodnett, 14.880; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.892; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.910; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 14.993; 5. 10-Joe Kata, 15.169; 6. 33-Mike Mahaney, 15.235; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.278; 8. 98-Carl Bowser, 15.683; 9. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 16.048

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 5-Justin Barger [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 3. 99L-Larry Wight [6]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 8. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 10. 51-John Garvin [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 5. 14C-Coleman Gulick [7]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 7. 98T-Joe Trenca [9]; 8. 11-Ryan Smith [8]; 9. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [1]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 33-Mike Mahaney [6]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 7. 10-Joe Kata [5]; 8. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [9]; 9. 98-Carl Bowser [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 7. 5-Justin Barger [2]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [7]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [2]; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 4. 10-Joe Kata [3]; 5. 98T-Joe Trenca [4]; 6. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [7]; 7. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 8. 51-John Garvin [10]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 10. 98-Carl Bowser [9]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [18]; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett [17]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [16]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 9. 33-Mike Mahaney [13]; 10. 99L-Larry Wight [9]; 11. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 12. 44-Trey Starks [12]; 13. 14C-Coleman Gulick [14]; 14. 10-Joe Kata [22]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [21]; 16. 7K-Cale Conley [8]; 17. 3-Jac Haudenschild [19]; 18. 11-Ryan Smith [25]; 19. 98T-Joe Trenca [23]; 20. 22-Brandon Spithaler [15]; 21. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [20]; 22. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [24]; 23. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 24. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 25. 70-Dave Blaney [6] Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo (1-30)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/10/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1586
2. Carson Macedo - 1564
3. Chad Kemenah - 1550
4. Jac Haudenschild - 1544
5. Parker Price-Miller - 1492
6. Dave Blaney - 1456
7. Cale Conley - 1344
8. Carl Bowser - 1328
9. Paul McMahan - 1324
10. Brandon Spithaler - 1322

 

 

Carson Macedo outruns Greg Hodnett for Stateline All Star victory

BUSTI, N.Y. (June 9, 2018) - Although forced to fend off challenges by one of Pennsylvania’s finest, Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo earned his way to the top of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 feature podium on Saturday night at New Stateline Speedway, leading all 30 circuits around the 1/3-mile oval to score the first All Star victory since Lee Osborne accomplished the same feat in 1970.

The $5,000 payday, Macedo’s first All Star triumph of the 2018 season, increased his career win total to two with the traveling Series, also scoring a feature win during action at Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway exactly one year prior on June 9, 2017.

Pennsylvania Posse invader Greg Hodnett chased Macedo to the final checkers in Busti, N.Y., followed by six-time and defending Series champion Chad Kemenah, recent Outlaw Speedway winner Paul McMahan, and Tony Stewart.

“Man, I feel like we’ve been close so many times. It feels really good to be standing up here,” Carson Macedo explained in victory lane, driver of the familiar Lucas Oil/Slade Shock Technologies/Tarlton and Son Inc./No. 3G. “We’ve been consistently finishing inside the top-five and top-ten, but winning is what we are working for. With Ohio Sprint Speedweek right around the corner, I can’t think of a better time to get hot.”

Utilizing his outside-pole position, Macedo was able to earn the early jump, quickly moving ahead of Greg Hodnett and Chad Kemenah as the field drove by the flagstand for the first time. Besides periods of heavy traffic and eventual pressure by Greg Hodnett, a pair of cautions, one on lap six for a spinning Aaron Reutzel, and another on lap nine for a slowing John Garvin, were the only two distractions during Macedo’s march at the front of the running order.

Traffic appeared for the first time just before the midpoint of the 30-lap program giving Hodnett an opportunity to eat away at Macedo’s built advantage. As traffic intensified, so did the battle for the top spot; Macedo relying heavily on the very topside of the speedway while Hodnett worked the bottom. A miscalculated slide job effort on lap 22 was Hodnett’s first, true attempt at getting by the California native. Macedo was able to counter, immediately increasing speed and stretching his advantage back to nearly two seconds.

By the time the final checkers flew, Macedo’s advantage was up and over two seconds, crossing over the start-finish line by a margin of victory equalling 2.176 seconds over Hodnett.

“Traffic made things a little tricky. I tried my best to keep up with track changes and race where I felt the most comfortable. As traffic got worse, I was forced to move around quite a bit,” Macedo continued. “When Greg (Hodnett) took a look under me, I knew I had to turn it up a little bit. His move forced me to drive a little bit harder and pick up my pace. I wasn’t sure where he was at the end, but I didn’t see him again.”

The New York triple-header will come to a close on Sunday evening, June 10, when the All Star Circuit of Champions travel to the north side of the Finger Lakes for a first-ever visit to Weedsport Speedway. Padding an impressive All Star stat sheet in the Empire State, Weedsport Speedway will become the 14th track in the state of New York to host All Star Circuit of Champions competition.

Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y., will open pit gates at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 10. A pit sweep will take shape at 3 p.m., followed by the All Star drivers meeting at 5 p.m. All Star hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. Additional information can be found online at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: New Stateline Speedway - Saturday, June 9, 2018: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 29 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Jac Haudenschild - 14.328 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brock Zearfoss - 14.400 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Carson Macedo All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Aaron Reutzel Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs JE Pistons Dash #1: Brock Zearfoss Classic Ink USA B-main: Danny Dietrich Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Carson Macedo MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brock Zearfoss (+11) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 14.401; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.680; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.688; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett, 14.812; 5. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.959; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.982; 7. 44-Trey Starks, 15.095; 8. 44M-Joe McEwen, 15.190; 9. 5-Justin Barger, 15.306; 10. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 15.316

Group (B) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.537; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.638; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 14.668; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 14.815; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.860; 6. 11-Ryan Smith, 14.917; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.076; 8. 51-John Garvin, 15.201; 9. 47X-Dylan Westbrook, 15.445; 10. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 15.732

Group (C) 1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.553; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.619; 3. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 14.816; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.866; 5. 7KS-Dan Shetler, 15.074; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich, 15.107; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.334; 8. 126-Bryan Salisbury, 15.606; 9. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 16.453

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 7. 44M-Joe McEwen [8]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 9. 5-Justin Barger [9]; 10. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 5. 11-Ryan Smith [6]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]; 9. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [9]; 10. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 4. 7KS-Dan Shetler [5]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [2]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [6]; 8. 126-Bryan Salisbury [8]; 9. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [6]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 4. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [6]; 5. 51-John Garvin [5]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 7. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [9]; 8. 44M-Joe McEwen [4]; 9. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [10]; 10. 126-Bryan Salisbury [8]; 11. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [11]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [17]; 8. 70-Dave Blaney [10]; 9. 4-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 10. 7K-Cale Conley [15]; 11. 11-Ryan Smith [11]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [23]; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 14. 7KS-Dan Shetler [12]; 15. O7-Gerard McIntyre [16]; 16. 44-Trey Starks [18]; 17. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 18. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 19. 35-Tyler Esh [19]; 20. 98-Carl Bowser [20]; 21. 47X-Dylan Westbrook [22]; 22. 51-John Garvin [21]; 23. 40-George Hobaugh [14]; 24. 5-Justin Barger [24] Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo (1-30)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (after 6/9/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1444 2. Jac Haudenschild - 1428 3. Chad Kemenah - 1416 4. Carson Macedo - 1414 5. Dave Blaney - 1354 6. Parker Price-Miller - 1352 7. Carl Bowser - 1238 8. Cale Conley - 1226 9. Brandon Spithaler - 1212 10. Paul McMahan - 1178

 

 

Paul McMahan scores first All Star victory since 2002 during visit to Outlaw Speedway

DUNDEE, N.Y. (June 8, 2018) - For the first time since 2002, Paul McMahan is a main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, this time leading all 30 circuits around Dundee, New York’s Outlaw Speedway on Friday evening, solidifying a fourth-career main event victory with the traveling circuit, as well as a $5,000 top prize for car owner Tom Buch. The California native who now resides in Nashville, Tenn., never faltered during his campaign at the front of the field, ultimately surviving a first half that included a total of four cautions, two during the opening circuit resulting in three complete start attempts.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich, who climbed eight positions during the 30-lap program, chased McMahan to the final checkers, followed by Chad Kemenah, Aaron Reutzel, and Trey Starks.

“I just want to thank my boss for allowing me to take time off of work to come here and race,” Paul McMahan laughed in victory lane. “I owe this all to the guys standing behind me. It feels good to get back in All Star victory lane. This is my first time ever at Outlaw Speedway. It’s a cool, little track that offers a lot of racing room. I’m already looking forward to the next time we visit this place.”

After a pair of bad starts, one of which the result of red flag conditions involving West Virginia’s Cale Conley, main event action was finally underway at Outlaw Speedway with Paul McMahan earning the early advantage. Parker Price-Miller chased McMahan to the flagstand for the first time, followed by Brock Zearfoss and Chad Kemenah.

The main event would go caution-free for eight circuits until motor problems consumed Price-Miller, forced to retire to the pit area on lap nine after a short stint in the runner-up position.

During the same caution, Brock Zearfoss also had problems, losing a right-rear tire while battling within the top-five. Although forced to go to the work area, the Jonestown, Pa., native would soon rejoin the field on the speedway.

The green flag would fly for Paul McMahan for two more circuits until caution flags appeared for the final time on lap 11, this time for a bundle of cars that made contact at the entrance of turn one. All drivers involved, including Brock Zearfoss who just returned to the speedway, walked away unharmed.

From that point forward, main event action went undisturbed. McMahan continued to lead the pack, now with Chad Kemenah, Danny Dietrich and Dave Blaney on his heels. Dietrich worked around Kemenah on the following circuit to take the runner-up spot officially on lap 12, soon followed by Dave Blaney who also worked by Kemenah to take third officially on lap 14.

Slower cars came into the picture for the first time just beyond the midpoint of the 30-lapper forcing McMahan to maneuver off of his preferred line around the bottom of the speedway. Even when traffic started to intensify near the end of the main event, McMahan kept his advantage over the other front-runners by utilizing the top of turns one and two and the very bottom of turns three and four.

“This car was working from top to bottom,” McMahan continued, driver of the Apex Structures/DMI/DKW Transport/No. 13 sprint car. “Traffic really didn’t seem to slow us up at all. I was able to move around them without any trouble. When you can move around like that pretty flawlessly, it’s easy to build confidence and race hard. I’m proud of all of these guys. Hopefully we can do it again tomorrow at Stateline Speedway.”

A near-five lap battle for the runner-up spot between Dietrich and Blaney during laps 22 through 26 ended in Dietrich’s favor as Blaney would clip an inside tire forcing the Premier Motorsports entry to retire to the infield. Although moving in within a half-straightaway of McMahan, Dietrich would be forced to settle for second, followed by six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, at the line.

The All Star invasion of the Empire State will continue on Saturday, June 9, when the Series ventures to the southwest corner of New York and visits the “New” Stateline Speedway near Jamestown; the first visit to Stateline Speedway in nearly five decades. The last time Tony Stewart’s All Stars visited Stateline Speedway, the year was 1970 and the winner was Lee Osborne. The All Star victory was just one of 17 over the course of Osborne’s illustrious career.

Stateline Speedway near Jamestown, N.Y., will open pit gates at noon on Saturday, June 9, but the facility will be swept at 3:30 p.m. so passes can be purchased. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:10 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Stateline Speedway live on the Web at www.newstatelinespeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Outlaw Speedway - Friday, June 8, 2018: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 24 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Cale Conley - 11.896 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brock Zearfoss - 11.703 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dave Blaney Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah JE Pistons Dash #1: Parker Price-Miller Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Paul McMahan MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carson Macedo (+14) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 11.703; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.757; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.773; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.803; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.840; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.910; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.179; 8. 10-Joe Kata, 12.581

Group (B) 1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.903; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.941; 3. 11-Ryan Smith, 12.056; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.097; 5. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 12.147; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 12.234; 7. 5-Justin Barger, 12.353; 8. 51-John Garvin, 12.781

Group (C) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.785; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.886; 3. 44-Trey Starks, 11.919; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.948; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 12.245; 6. OO-Danny Varin, 12.263; 7. 97au-Mitchell Wormall, 12.293; 8. 98T-Joe Trenca, 12.568

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 8. 10-Joe Kata [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 11-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [3]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 6. 51-John Garvin [8]; 7. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 8 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [5]; 6. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [7]; 7. 98T-Joe Trenca [8]; 8. OO-Danny Varin [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [6]; 5. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [8]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [4]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [10]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [11]; 6. 14-Tony Stewart [13]; 7. 11-Ryan Smith [5]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [22]; 9. 3-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 10. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [12]; 11. 5-Justin Barger [20]; 12. 98-Carl Bowser [14]; 13. O7-Gerard McIntyre [15]; 14. 51-John Garvin [18]; 15. 98T-Joe Trenca [21]; 16. 97AU-Mitchell Wormall [17]; 17. 10-Joe Kata [23]; 18. 22-Brandon Spithaler [19]; 19. 35-Tyler Esh [16]; 20. 70-Dave Blaney [6]; 21. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 22. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 23. 7K-Cale Conley [8] Lap Leaders: Paul McMahan (1-30)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (as of 6/8/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1328 2. Jac Haudenschild - 1290 3. Chad Kemenah - 1272 4. Carson Macedo - 1264 5. Parker Price-Miller - 1220 6. Dave Blaney - 1220 7. Carl Bowser - 1128 8. Brandon Spithaler - 1098 9. Cale Conley - 1096 10. John Garvin - 1038

 

 

The All Stars will visit three tracks in three days during first New York swing of 2018

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 6, 2018) - For the first time in 2018, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will make the trip to New York, setting their aim on a trio of tracks over three days, first making their way to the Finger Lakes where Tony Stewart’s All Stars will kick-off the weekend with a visit to Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on Friday, June 8. The All Stars will visit Outlaw Speedway twice in 2018, once more in mid-September.

The All Star invasion of the Empire State will continue on Saturday, June 9, when the Series ventures to the southwest corner of New York and visits the “New” Stateline Speedway near Jamestown. It has been nearly 48 years since the All Stars last made an appearance at Stateline Speedway with National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Lee Osborne earning the victory. The All Star triumph, accomplished on August 5, 1970, was just one of 17 over the course of Osborne’s illustrious career.

The New York triple-header will come to a close on Sunday, June 10, when the All Star Circuit of Champions travel to the north side of the Finger Lakes for a first-ever visit to Weedsport Speedway. Padding an impressive All Star stat sheet in the Empire State, Weedsport Speedway will become the 14th track in the state of New York to host All Star Circuit of Champions competition.

Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the weekend charge in New York, now with a 28-point advantage in the All Star driver championship standings over Wooster, Ohio’s Jac Haudenschild. Reutzel, a two-time winner with the All Stars thus far in 2018, is the most recent winner with the Series, leading all but the first two circuits during main event action at Lernerville (Pa.) Speedway on Friday, June 1. The former ASCS national champion owns six top-ten finishes in nine completed point races.

Jac Haudenschild, currently second in the driver title chase, owns one All Star victory this season, as well as a top-ten total matching Reutzel’s during the first nine point-accumulating programs. Haudenschild’s victory was accomplished at Attica Raceway Park in mid-April, earning the Core & Main Spring Nationals victory worth $5,000.

Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo will enter the New York triple third in the driver championship standings, followed by six-time and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah, and Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller.

In addition, Series owner, Tony Stewart, will make the journey to New York with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and join the full-timers during competition at Outlaw Speedway, Stateline Speedway, and Weedsport Speedway. Other “outsiders” expected to make the journey to New York for the triple-header include 2017 Central PA Sprint Series champion, Danny Dietrich, and 2017 Port Royal Speedway track champion, Brock Zearfoss.

“I’m really excited for the weekend. I’m proud of our Series and excited to be able to compete against all of these guys,” Tony Stewart added about his upcoming New York trip. “We’ve got some great talent with us this year. I’m hoping I can challenge these guys for a win all weekend.”

Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, N.Y., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 8. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking more information should visit Outlaw Speedway live on the Web at www.outlawspeedwayllc.com.

Stateline Speedway near Jamestown, N.Y., will open pit gates at noon on Saturday, June 9, but will be swept at 3:30 p.m. so passes can be purchased. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:10 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Stateline Speedway live on the Web at www.newstatelinespeedway.com.

Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y., will open pit gates at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 10. A pit sweep will take shape at 3 p.m., followed by the All Star drivers meeting at 5 p.m. All Star hot laps are scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. Additional information can be found online at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (as of 6/6/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 1186 2. Jac Haudenschild - 1158 3. Carson Macedo - 1130 4. Chad Kemenah - 1128 5. Parker Price-Miller - 1114 6. Dave Blaney - 1110 7. Tim Shaffer - 1014 8. Carl Bowser - 1002 9. Cale Conley - 992 10. Brandon Spithaler - 984

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel wins at Lernerville for second All Star victory of 2018


SARVER, Pa. (June 1, 2018) - Aaron Reutzel cruised to his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2018 season on Friday night at Lernerville Speedway, leading all but the first two circuits to ink his name on the $5,000 winner’s check.

Reutzel, who started second on the feature grid, nearly swept the entire evening program at the Sarver, Pa., 4/10-mile oval, not only recording the fastest time of the night during hot laps and qualifying time trials, but also earning a dash victory. The main event win allowed the Clute, Texas, native to extend his All Star driver championship point lead, now with a 28-point advantage over the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild.

The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer used a late surge to power to second at the final checkers, followed by Parker Price-Miller, Carson Macedo, and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah.

“We’ve been working really hard at getting our cars to go where other people can’t,” Reutzel said in victory lane, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87. “I knew it was going to take a really fast race car to beat us here tonight. I felt that if we didn’t make any mistakes, we were going to be really good. It’s really cool to come to a place you’ve never raced at before and get a win. We really didn’t know what to expect.”

Despite showing the way for the vast majority of the 30-lapper, it was pole sitter, Dave Blaney, who got the early jump, using the bottom line around Lernerville Speedway to lead the first two laps. Wasting little time before making his first, official bid for the top spot, Reutzel chased Blaney for the first two circuits, eventually squeezing underneath the former World of Outlaws champion at the entrance of turn one. The squeeze tactic worked, gaining the top spot to officially lead lap three.

“I knew the bottom was going to be good, but I also knew the top was going to stay good over here in turns three and four,” Reutzel continued. “I just wanted to make sure we weren’t bottom-dependent. I could even roll through the middle pretty good. I had to use the bottom to get by Blaney, but when I stayed down there, I was forced to slow down a lot. That’s when I decided to start rolling through the middle and top.”

Tim Shaffer’s charge to the runner-up spot started from the outside of row four. Strong right from the drop of the initial green, the nearby Aliquippa, Pa., native was solidly inside the top-five just before the midpoint of the 30-lap program, eventually driving around a pair of cars battling for position, Dave Blaney and Jac Haudenschild, to move into second on lap 16.

Forced to battle in traffic for the next four circuits, Shaffer and Haudenschild exchanged positions again on lap 20, just before the main event’s third and final caution appeared on lap 21. A sound restart attempt allowed Shaffer to battle back by Haudenschild, and that is where he stayed.

Parker Price-Miller also used the evening’s last caution to gain positions in the running order, bouncing ahead from fifth to third by the completion of lap 23.

The first two cautions of the main event appeared on the opening circuit and lap nine, respectively. The caution during the opening green involved seven competitors, ultimately forcing a complete restart.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their two-race tour of the Keystone State with a stop at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., on Sunday, June 3. The $5,000-to-win Roy Morral Classic will headline action at the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile; the first and only appearance by Tony Stewart's All Stars in 2018.

Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. A mandatory All Star meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Roy Morral Classic should visit Bedford Speedway on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lernerville Speedway - Friday, June 1, 2018:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 13.451 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 13.126 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dave Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carson Macedo
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Paul McMahan
JE Pistons Dash #1: Dave Blaney
Wix Filters Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Brandon Spithaler
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler (+8)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.126; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 13.322; 3. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.490; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.546; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.643; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.872; 7. 2-AJ Flick, 13.991; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.359; 9. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 15.064

Group (B)
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.564; 2. 51-John Garvin, 13.885; 3. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.990; 4. 8-Jared Zimbardi, 14.158; 5. 29-Scott Barris, 14.245; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.443; 7. 24-Jeremy Hill, 15.392; 8. 91-Sadie Siegel, 99.120; 9. 23-Darren Pifer, NT

Group (C)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.557; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.579; 3. 7KS-Dan Shetler, 13.640; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 13.831; 5. 55-Gary Kriess, 13.881; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 13.898; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.949; 8. 4N-Jim Morris, 14.239; 9. C1-Clay Riney, 14.241

Group (D)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.501; 2. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.538; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.834; 4. 2L-Sye Lynch, 13.895; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus, 13.956; 6. 11-Ryan Smith, 13.973; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 14.211; 8. 76-David Jones, 14.367; 9. 4K-William Kiley, 15.250

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 3. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [7]; 8. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [9]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 2. 8-Jared Zimbardi [1]; 3. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 4. 51-John Garvin [3]; 5. 29-Scott Barris [5]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]; 7. 91-Sadie Siegel [8]; 8. 24-Jeremy Hill [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 4. D4-Danny Holtgraver [6]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 6. 7KS-Dan Shetler [2]; 7. 4N-Jim Morris [8]; 8. 55-Gary Kriess [5]; 9. C1-Clay Riney [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 11-Ryan Smith [6]; 5. 13M-Brandon Matus [5]; 6. 2L-Sye Lynch [1]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 8. 76-David Jones [8]; 9. 4K-William Kiley [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 98-Carl Bowser [3]; 4. 8-Jared Zimbardi [2]; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 2. 7KS-Dan Shetler [1]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [5]; 4. 2L-Sye Lynch [3]; 5. 4N-Jim Morris [7]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [14]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger [4]; 9. 76-David Jones [10]; 10. C1-Clay Riney [13]; 11. 91-Sadie Siegel [8]; 12. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr. [11]; 13. 24-Jeremy Hill [12]; 14. 4K-William Kiley [15]; 15. 55-Gary Kriess [9]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [11]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 7. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [12]; 10. 51-John Garvin [14]; 11. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 12. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [9]; 13. 22-Brandon Spithaler [21]; 14. 8-Jared Zimbardi [7]; 15. 13M-Brandon Matus [19]; 16. 35-Tyler Esh [18]; 17. 7K-Cale Conley [17]; 18. 40-George Hobaugh [13]; 19. 29-Scott Barris [20]; 20. 2-AJ Flick [23]; 21. 11-Ryan Smith [16]; 22. D4-Danny Holtgraver [15]; 23. 2L-Sye Lynch [24]; 24. 7KS-Dan Shetler [22] Lap Leaders: Dave Blaney (1-2) Aaron Reutzel (3-30)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (as of 6/1/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1186
2. Jac Haudenschild - 1158
3. Carson Macedo - 1130
4. Chad Kemenah - 1128
5. Parker Price-Miller - 1114
6. Dave Blaney - 1110
7. Tim Shaffer - 1014
8. Carl Bowser - 1002
9. Cale Conley - 992
10. Brandon Spithaler - 984

 

 

The All Stars are heading back to Pennsylvania: Lernerville and Bedford ahead

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 30, 2018) - After losing each of the events earlier this year to Mother Nature, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will get to try again, ready to invade areas of Western Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania during visits to Lernerville Speedway and Bedford Speedway, respectively. Tony Stewart’s All Stars will takeover Lernerville Speedway on Friday, June 1, followed by a trip to Bedford Speedway for the Roy Morral Classic on Sunday, June 3. Each event will award a $5,000 top prize, the first and only appearances of 2018.

Originally slated for Friday evening, May 4, Lernerville Speedway was forced to postpone the All Star Circuit of Champions visit and utilize their previously scheduled rain date after incoming showers soaked the Sarver-area leaving Lernerville Speedway heavily saturated and unrecoverable.Tony Stewart’s All Stars have made 38 prior appearances at the famed-circuit, most recently invading the Sarver, Pa., 4/10-mile oval on June 2, 2017. Logan Wagner was the victor; his first-ever All Star win at Lernerville Speedway and his first against the Series overall.

Bedford Speedway’s All Star visit was originally scheduled for Sunday, April 15, wrapping up a three-race swing through Central Pennsylvania that also included visits to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway. Unfortunately, cold temperatures and incoming wet weather forced officials to cancel the evening’s program. Lernerville’s decision to utilize the rain date of June 1 opened a window for Bedford Speedway, thus allowing the regional travelers to make their return to the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile.

Bedford Speedway’s history of All Star competition is shorter than Lernerville’s, but just as competitive, hosting the Tony Stewart-owned organization on six occasions, crowning six different winners, most recently crowning “Blackjack” Brian Brown in September of 2017. The victory was Brown’s first-ever All Star triumph at Bedford Speedway, but his second of the weekend, actually winning at Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway one night prior.

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., will have pit gates open all day on Friday, June 1, but the venue will be emptied at 4 p.m. so that pit passes can be purchased. A mandatory All Star meeting will take shape at 5:45 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Lernerville Speedway live on the Web at www.lernerville.com.

Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. A mandatory All Star meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Roy Morral Classic should visit Bedford Speedway on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

 

 

Christopher Bell wins inaugural Bob Hampshire Classic at Waynesfield Raceway Park


WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (May 27, 2018) - Norman, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell put fans on their feet on Sunday night at Waynesfield Raceway Park, utilizing the top and bottom grooves around the high-banked, 1/3-mile oval to master traffic, ultimately battling passed the “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana to earn the inaugural Bob Hampshire Classic triumph against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. The $5,000 victory raised Bell’s career win total to four against Tony Stewart’s All Stars, his first-ever at Waynesfield Raceway Park.

Paul McMahan chased Bell to the final checkers, followed by early race leader, Joey Saldana, six-time and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah, and ninth-starting, Gio Scelzi.

“I hope you guys enjoyed that one because that was a ton of fun to drive,” Christopher Bell said, driver of the Linder’s Speed Equipment/Dough-Si-Dough Shoppe/Fisher Performance/No. 11N. “I’ll tell you what, I think we need to have more sprint car races here at Waynesfield.”

Capitalizing on his outside-front row starting position, Bell commenced his hunt for the top spot early by maintaining the runner-up position at the drop of the green flag. Despite Saldana earning the early advantage from the pole position, Bell never left his tail tank, keeping himself within striking distance for the first five circuits. Bell made his first bid for the top spot on lap six, working his way under the Rudeen Racing entry at the exit of turn four. With Bell immediately stuck behind a cluster of lapped cars at the entrance of turn one, Saldana was able to return the favor and work back around Bell to regain control.

The feature’s only caution halted action on lap 17, thus allowing Bell to restart on the back bumper of Saldana. The fresh start proved to be beneficial for the Chili Bowl Nationals champion, soon working back underneath Saldana on the 21st circuit. Paul McMahan, who battled in the third position the entire distance up until that point, followed Bell around Saldana to take the second spot officially on lap 22.

Heavy traffic came into play shortly thereafter giving McMahan a few opportunities to work underneath Bell. Soon enough, Bell, who was making use of the top and middle grooves primarily, switched lanes and began working the very bottom of the corners, especially in turns three and four. The lane swap was enough to keep all momentum, even dodging a near-mishap with a lapped car to drive on to score the All Star victory over McMahan and Saldana.

“I really don’t know what happened there,” Bell said about the near-tangle with a lapped car. “We got bottled up pretty good. I don’t have a bunch of laps at this place, but I’ve watched a bunch here. There always seems to be a lot of lapped traffic, and this place is really fast. Even when it slicks off like tonight, you’re still scooting around here pretty good. Joey (Saldana) was really good there at the beginning. I knew I was good, too. I just kept tugging on that wing. The lapped cars started running really good on the bottom. They were pulling away from me coming off of four. I figured if they can do it, I can do it. It all worked out.”

“Bob Hampshire is a special guy,” Bell continued. “It’s a real honor to be able to win his race.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will move on down the highway and continue their 2018 campaign with a pair of rescheduled starts in Pennsylvania, kicking-off the month of June with visits to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver and Bedford Speedway in Bedford on Friday and Sunday, June 1 & 3, respectively. The All Stars will visit Lernerville and Bedford only once in 2018, each awarding a $5,000 top prize.

Those seeking additional news and notes should visit each facility live on the Web at www.lernerville.com and www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Waynesfield Raceway Park - Sunday, May 27, 2018:
Inaugural Bob Hampshire Classic
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Paul McMahan - 10.672 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Paul McMahan - 10.538 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Joey Saldana
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brady Bacon
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Cap Henry
JE Pistons Dash #1: Joey Saldana
Wix Filters Dash #2: Christopher Bell
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Mitch Harble
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Christopher Bell
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Aaron Reutzel (+11)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 10.538; 2. 19-Mitch Harble, 10.826; 3. 26-Joey Saldana, 10.844; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 10.882; 5. 21-Spencer Bayston, 10.990; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.004; 7. 5J-Jake Hesson, 11.472; 8. 51-John Garvin, 11.530; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 11.665; 10. 20i-Kesley Ivy, 12.083

Group (B)
1. 99-Brady Bacon, 10.874; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.073; 3. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.090; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 11.183; 5. 57-Dean Jacobs, 11.213; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.271; 7. 98-Carl Bowser, 11.595; 8. 22M-Ray Miller, 12.240; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 99.000

Group (C)
1. 23-DJ Foos, 10.964; 2. 83X-Cory Eliason, 11.072; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.124; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 11.236; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 11.664; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 11.925; 7. 83-Adam Cruea, 12.355; 8. 11n-Christopher Bell, 99.270; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 99.280

Group (D)
1. 71X-Gio Scelzi, 10.986; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 10.995; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.099; 4. 4L-Cap Henry, 11.263; 5. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.322; 6. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.366; 7. 11-Dominic Scelzi, 11.618; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.710; 9. 19P-Paige Polyak, 11.802

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 26-Joey Saldana [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 21-Spencer Bayston [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [8]; 7. 20I-Kesley Ivy [10]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 9. 19-Mitch Harble [3]; 10. 5J-Jake Hesson [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 99-Brady Bacon [4]; 2. 22B-Ryan Broughton [1]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 7. 57-Dean Jacobs [5]; 8. 22M-Ray Miller [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 11N-Christopher Bell [8]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 4. 9M-Jordan Ryan [5]; 5. 83-Adam Cruea [7]; 6. 23-DJ Foos [4]; 7. 83X-Cory Eliason [3]; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [6]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 4L-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 4. 71X-Gio Scelzi [4]; 5. 11-Dominic Scelzi [7]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Joey Saldana [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 99-Brady Bacon [4]; 5. 71X-Gio Scelzi [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11N-Christopher Bell [5]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 4L-Cap Henry [4]; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton [1]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 19-Mitch Harble [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 83X-Cory Eliason [6]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 5. 51-John Garvin [4]; 6. 57-Dean Jacobs [7]; 7. 20I-Kesley Ivy [9]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [11]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [13]; 10. 23-DJ Foos [2]; 11. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 12. 5J-Jake Hesson [14]; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 71X-Gio Scelzi [9]; 6. 99-Brady Bacon [7]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [11]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [12]; 9. 70-Dave Blaney [15]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer [10]; 11. 91-Cale Thomas [14]; 12. 7K-Cale Conley [13]; 13. 22C-Cole Duncan [21]; 14. 87-Aaron Reutzel [25]; 15. 21-Spencer Bayston [17]; 16. 4L-Cap Henry [6]; 17. 9M-Jordan Ryan [16]; 18. 22B-Ryan Broughton [8]; 19. 83X-Cory Eliason [22]; 20. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 21. 98-Carl Bowser [23]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [26]; 23. 11-Dominic Scelzi [19]; 24. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 25. 83-Adam Cruea [18]; 26. 19-Mitch Harble [20] Lap Leaders: Joey Saldana (1-5) Christopher Bell (6) Joey Saldana (7-20) Christopher Bell (21-35)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (as of 5/27/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 1036
2. Jac Haudenschild - 1020
3. Carson Macedo - 988
4. Chad Kemenah - 988
5. Dave Blaney - 974
6. Parker Price-Miller - 970
7. Cale Conley - 876
8. Carl Bowser - 874
9. Tim Shaffer - 868
10. Brandon Spithaler - 860

 

 

Mother Nature wins at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (May 26, 2018) - A strong band of thunderstorms appearing just before hot laps forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Wayne County Speedway officials to cancel Saturday evening’s visit. The storm system rolled into Orrville, Ohio, just before 7 p.m. leaving Wayne County Speedway heavily saturated.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their holiday tour of Ohio with an appearance at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Sunday, May 27. Honoring one of the sport’s great car owners and engine builders, the inaugural Bob Hampshire Classic will headline action at the 1/3-mile oval; the first of two All Star appearances at Waynesfield in 2018.

Waynesfield Raceway Park will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Bob Hampshire Classic should visit Waynesfield Raceway Park live on the Web at www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com.


 

 

Cale Thomas passes Joey Saldana late to earn first-ever All Star victory

ATTICA, Ohio (May 25, 2018) - Fairland, Indiana’s Cale Thomas officially etched his name in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 history book on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park, utilizing a late-race restart to drive by race-long leader, Joey Saldana, to capture his first-ever All Star main event victory, as well as a $5,000 top prize.

Thomas, who battled in the runner-up position the entire distance before taking over the top spot, made his winning move with just 11 circuits remaining, actually driving underneath Saldana at the exit of turn four to officially lead lap 30. A caution involving second row starter, Brady Bacon, on lap 29 set-up the winning move with Thomas ultimately chasing Saldana to complete lap 29 just before slingshotting under his fellow Indiana native the following circuit. From that point forward, it was all Thomas, eventually pulling away to a comfortable advantage over the “Brownsburg Bullet.”

“I did my best Byron Reed impression tonight. I knew Joey [Saldana] was running the bottom of turns one and two and the top of turns three and four, so I knew I had to go somewhere where he wasn’t,” Cale Thomas explained, driver of the Engler Machine & Tool No. 91. “I got under Saldana coming off of four just after that last restart. He tried to come down and block me, but I knew I didn’t want to give the spot up. I gave him a little tap so he knew I was there hoping it would move him up the track and it worked. I don’t like driving like that, but that part of the track was open and I had to take it. I knew I was faster on that restart.”

Joey Saldana held on to finish second after leading the first 29 circuits.

“Actually, I was struggling during all of the restarts tonight,” Saldana said, who had to endure five cautions during the 40-lap program, one of which resulting in red flag conditions. “Every restart Cale would get a really good run on me. It took me about a lap or three-quarters of a lap to get the tires back underneath me. Regardless, hats off to those guys. I know how special it is to win your first race, especially an All Star race. It’s a feeling that never goes away. It’s hard to win one of these races. Congratulations to them.”

In impressive fashion, twelfth row starter, Lee Jacobs, finished third during the evening’s All Star main event, making his first appearance in a podium position on lap 34, ultimately overpowering Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo to take the spot permanently on lap 36 . Jacobs’ charge from 23rd to finish third was enough to earn the MSD Performance Hard Charger Award.

“Hats off to Rex LeJeune, the All Stars, and the entire Attica staff tonight,” Lee Jacobs said, driver the of 1881 Motorsports/Simcox Grinding & Steel/No. 81 sprint car. “You could race all over this track tonight; top, bottom, middle. I wish we would have started a little closer toward the front. I think we had the car to beat the last 10 laps or so.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their holiday weekend tour of the Buckeye State with a stop at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday, May 26. Like Attica Raceway Park, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle for a $5,000 top prize at “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” the second of four stops on the season.

The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer is the most recent winner during All Star competition at Wayne County Speedway, charging ahead from the outside of row four to do so. The $5,000 victory was Shaffer’s second of the season during All Star competition, also claiming top honors at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla., on February 2.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 26. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5 p.m followed by hot laps at 5:50 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Friday, May 25, 2018:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 43 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Parker Price-Miller - 12.647 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild - 12.587 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Craig Mintz
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Stuart Brubaker
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Joey Saldana
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Brady Bacon
Ford Performance Heat #5: Paul McMahan
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Jordan Ryan
JE Pistons Dash #1: Joey Saldana
Wix Filters Dash #2: Cale Thomas
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Jac Haudenschild
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Cale Thomas
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Lee Jacobs (+20)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.610; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.628; 3. 4L-Cap Henry, 12.637; 4. 11N-Craig Mintz, 12.668; 5. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.780; 6. 7-Shawn Valenti, 12.792; 7. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.099; 8. 71h-Ryan Ruhl, 13.215; 9. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.351

Group (B)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.587; 2. 23-DJ Foos, 12.693; 3. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.710; 4. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 12.784; 5. 83-Cory Eliason, 12.872; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.886; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.911; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.069; 9. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.464

Group ( C )
1. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.590; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.694; 3. 71X-Gio Scelzi, 12.709; 4. 26-Joey Saldana, 12.837; 5. 45L-Brian Lay, 13.336; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.347; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.529; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.685; 9. 51-John Garvin, 14.493

Group (D)
1. 99-Brady Bacon, 13.083; 2. 11-Dominic Scelzi, 13.097; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.225; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.276; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.391; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.642; 7. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 14.211; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.725

Group (E)
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.734; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.034; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.072; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.378; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.618; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.517; 7. 23B-Chase Baker, 14.693; 8. 20i-Kesley Ivy, 14.802

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 11N-Craig Mintz [1]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 3. 4L-Cap Henry [2]; 4. 5R-Byron Reed [4]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 6. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [8]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton [9]; 9. 7-Shawn Valenti [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 5. 83-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan [8]; 9. 8J-Jess Stiger [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 71X-Gio Scelzi [2]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 5. 68G-Tyler Gunn [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]; 8. 45L-Brian Lay [5]; 9. 51-John Garvin [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 99-Brady Bacon [4]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 11-Dominic Scelzi [3]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 5. 20I-Kesley Ivy [8]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 8. 23B-Chase Baker [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 3. 11N-Craig Mintz [2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 6. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 91-Cale Thomas [4]; 2. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [2]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 9M-Jordan Ryan [1]; 2. 45L-Brian Lay [2]; 3. 8J-Jess Stiger [7]; 4. 71-Ayrton Olsen [4]; 5. 23B-Chase Baker [5]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [3]; 7. 7-Shawn Valenti [6]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 4. 83-Cory Eliason [4]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [10]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 7. 16-Chris Andrews [3]; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan [16]; 9. 24-Rico Abreu [13]; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [14]; 11. 68G-Tyler Gunn [5]; 12. 7K-Cale Conley [11]; 13. 98-Carl Bowser [12]; 14. 22M-Dan McCarron [15]; 15. 20I-Kesley Ivy [7]; 16. 71H-Ryan Ruhl [8]; 17. 45L-Brian Lay [17]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 2. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [23]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 71X-Gio Scelzi [15]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [10]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 8. 11N-Craig Mintz [5]; 9. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [11]; 10. 4L-Cap Henry [13]; 11. 83-Cory Eliason [24]; 12. 49X-Tim Shaffer [16]; 13. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 14. 98-Carl Bowser [25]; 15. 4-Parker Price-Miller [22]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [17]; 17. 3-Jac Haudenschild [21]; 18. 35-Tyler Esh [20]; 19. 99-Brady Bacon [4]; 20. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 21. 70-Dave Blaney [8]; 22. 5T-Travis Philo [12]; 23. 11-Dominic Scelzi [19]; 24. 23-DJ Foos [14]; 25. 10H-Chad Kemenah [18] Lap Leaders: Joey Saldana (1-29) Cale Thomas (30-40)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (as of 5/25/2018)
1. Aaron Reutzel - 812
2. Jac Haudenschild - 782
3. Parker Price-Miller - 766
4. Carson Macedo - 752
5. Chad Kemenah - 744
6. Dave Blaney - 740
7. Tim Shaffer - 738
8. John Garvin - 684
9. Carl Bowser - 664
10. Cale Conley - 648

 

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will highlight Memorial Day weekend with Ohio tripleheader

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 23, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will end the month of May with an action-packed tripleheader in the Buckeye State, set to invade Attica Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, and Waynesfield Raceway Park on Friday through Sunday, May 25-27, respectively.

With wet weather interfering with recent action in Wisconsin, Tony Stewart’s All Stars look forward to wrapping up the month of May with a trio of $5,000-to-win main events, a perfect transition into their June schedule that includes 16 programs across five states.

Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway each have hosted the All Star Circuit of Champions on one occasion thus far in 2018. Occurring on back-to-back evenings, Tony Stewart’s All Stars invaded the Attica highbanks for the Core & Main Spring Nationals on Friday, April 20, followed by a stop at Wayne County Speedway on Saturday, April 21. A pair of names certainly synonymous with sprint car competition earned the $5,000 victories; the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild earned the top prize at Attica, followed by an impressive performance by the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer at Wayne County. Shaffer owns two All Star victories on the season.

Waynesfield Raceway Park, arguably one of the most competitive ovals on the circuit, will host the traveling All Stars for the first time of 2018 during the upcoming holiday weekend, honoring Hall of Fame car owner and engine builder, Bob Hampshire, with the Bob Hampshire Classic on Sunday, May 27. The open wheel doubleheader, with the All Stars sharing the evening stage with the NRA Sprint Invaders, will not only feature all of Tony Stewart’s All Stars, but also a handful of outside of invaders including rising NASCAR star, Christopher Bell, who will do double-duty during the Bob Hampshire Classic program.

Entering the weekend as the most recent All Star main event winner (Sharon Speedway on May 5), Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star charge into Attica Raceway Park on Friday evening, now on top of the Series driver standings by ten markers over Attica Spring Nationals winner, Jac Haudenschild. The pilot of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87 entry owns four top-ten finishes in five point-earning starts so far this season, two of which occurring inside the top-five.

Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller will enter the Ohio triple third in the All Star driver championship chase, trailing the top spot by a mere-30 points. Six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, will enter the weekend fourth in the driver standings, followed by the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney.

Attica Raceway Park will open gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Racing is set to begin at 7:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway will open gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 26. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., followed by racing at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional information should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Waynesfield Raceway Park will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Main gates will open at 5 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Racing is scheduled to hit the speedway at 7 p.m., sharp. Additional news and notes can be found on the Web at www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com.

 

 

Overnight rain forces All Star/IRA Challenge event at Angell Park Speedway to be postponed until July 26

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (May 20th, 2018) - Overnight rain mixed with an already saturated facility forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series officials to postpone Sunday’s All Star/IRA Challenge event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., until Thursday, July 26. Angell Park Speedway will now kick-off a four-race swing for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 that will also include visits to Jackson (Minn.) Motorplex, Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, and 34 (Iowa) Raceway on Thursday through Sunday, July 26-29, respectively. More information on these events will be published in the near-future.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now look ahead and begin preparations for a three-day, Memorial Day weekend sweep through the Buckeye State that will include visits to Attica Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, and Waynesfield Raceway Park on Friday through Sunday, May 25-27, respectively.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

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For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

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Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

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Rain ends Plymouth Dirt Track visit just before main event

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (May 19, 2018) - A system of rain showers soaking the Plymouth Dirt Track surface just before the evening’s 40-lap main event forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series officials to cancel the remaining portion of the All Star/IRA Challenge program. Track workers desperately attempted to rework the racing surface, but precipitation returned shortly thereafter. With all but the A-main contested, the visit to Plymouth Dirt Track is considered complete.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their weekend sweep through the Badger State with a visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Sunday, May 20. Like Plymouth Dirt Track, the best of the best of the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will also be on hand at Angell Park, working to defend home territory against Tony Stewart’s invading All Stars. The first-ever, complete event at Angell Park, considering the first visit in 2017 was cancelled just after qualifying time trials, will award a $5,000 top prize.

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television partner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, will be on hand to capture all of the action from Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, May 20. The Angell Park program, one of eight All Star events on the 2018 MAVTV schedule, will be broadcast via tape-delay on September 9. The event will air twice during its scheduled replay date; 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET.

Available in over 30 million households through multiple video providers including DIRECTV, Verizon FiOS, Mediacom, Charter Spectrum, Optimum, Suddenlink, Frontier Communications, Comcast Xfinity, and CenturyLink, fans tuning into MAVTV for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions broadcasts will be welcomed by host, Dave Reiff, color commentator, Brad Doty, and pit reporter, Dave Argabright. Arctic Cat All Star owner, Tony Stewart, will also be featured during select MAVTV broadcasts as a color commentator.

Contingency Awards/Results: Plymouth Dirt Track - Saturday, May 19, 2018: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 entries Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 11.571 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Carl Bowser All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carson Macedo Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brandon McMullen Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Scotty Thiel Ford Performance Heat #5: Chad Kemenah Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Matt Vandervere JE Pistons Dash #1: Chad Kemenah Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Aaron Reutzel Classic Ink USA B-Main: Ben Schmidt

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 25-Jake Blackhurst, 11.655; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 11.843; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.112; 4. 98-Carl Bowser, 12.196; 5. 10V-Matt Vandervere, 12.214; 6. 14F-Jimmy Fifield, 12.926; 7. 65-Austin DeBlauw, 12.932; 8. 45-Matt Wiese, 13.547; 9. 12-Mike Decker, 13.963; 10. 5J-Jeremy Schultz, 99.910

Group (B) 1. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.825; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.854; 3. 4B-Scott Biertzer, 12.242; 4. 19-Todd Daun, 12.281; 5. 53W-Bill Wirth, 12.316; 6. 7-Scott Uttech, 12.601; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz, 12.682; 8. 63-Nick Matuszewski, 12.908; 9. 29-Hunter Custer, NT; 10. 22K-Todd King, NT

Group ( C ) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 11.571; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.661; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.760; 4. 10W-Brandon McMullen, 11.967; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.095; 6. 23-Russel Borland, 12.234; 7. 11D-Joey Moughan, 12.447; 8. 18-Keith Fellner, 12.567; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 12.649

Group (D) 1. 73-Ben Schmidt, 11.674; 2. 26-Joey Saldana, 11.792; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel, 11.849; 4. 85M-Steve Meyer, 11.908; 5. 5X-Justin Peck, 11.966; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 11.983; 7. 2W-Scotty Neitzel, 12.205; 8. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 12.208; 9. 95-Kenjay Fiedler, 12.345

Group (E) 1. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.602; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.779; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.802; 4. 11-Max McGhee, 12.023; 5. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.025; 6. O2-Mike Reinke, 12.045; 7. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 12.124; 8. 51-John Garvin, 12.192; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.279

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 4. 25-Jake Blackhurst [4]; 5. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [10]; 6. 65-Austin DeBlauw [7]; 7. 14F-Jimmy Fifield [6]; 8. 45-Matt Wiese [8]; 9. 10V-Matt Vandervere [5]; 10. 12-Mike Decker [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 3. 19-Todd Daun [1]; 4. 4B-Scott Biertzer [2]; 5. 53W-Bill Wirth [5]; 6. 7-Scott Uttech [6]; 7. 4K-Kris Spitz [7]; 8. 63-Nick Matuszewski [8]; 9. 29-Hunter Custer [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10W-Brandon McMullen [1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 6. 23-Russel Borland [6]; 7. 11D-Joey Moughan [7]; 8. 43-Jereme Schroeder [9]; 9. 18-Keith Fellner [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 64-Scotty Thiel [2]; 2. 26-Joey Saldana [3]; 3. 5X-Justin Peck [5]; 4. 85M-Steve Meyer [1]; 5. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [7]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog [6]; 7. 73-Ben Schmidt [4]; 8. 95-Kenjay Fiedler [9]; 9. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 6. O2-Mike Reinke [6]; 7. 11-Max McGhee [1]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [7]; 9. 51-John Garvin [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 5. 26-Joey Saldana [6]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 3. 64-Scotty Thiel [4]; 4. 25-Jake Blackhurst [3]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 6. 10W-Brandon McMullen [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 10V-Matt Vandervere [8]; 2. 43-Jereme Schroeder [3]; 3. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski [7]; 4. 18-Keith Fellner [9]; 5. 29-Hunter Custer [10]; 6. 63-Nick Matuszewski [4]; 7. 45-Matt Wiese [5]; 8. 12-Mike Decker [11]; 9. 95-Kenjay Fiedler [2]; 10. 51-John Garvin [6]; 11. 71-Ayrton Olsen [1]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 73-Ben Schmidt [1]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 3. 5J-Jeremy Schultz [6]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel [4]; 7. 11D-Joey Moughan [13]; 8. 7-Scott Uttech [10]; 9. 10V-Matt Vandervere [16]; 10. 43-Jereme Schroeder [17]; 11. 4K-Kris Spitz [14]; 12. 14F-Jimmy Fifield [15]; 13. O2-Mike Reinke [8]; 14. 11-Max McGhee [12]; 15. 23-Russel Borland [9]; 16. 65-Austin DeBlauw [11]; 17. 53W-Bill Wirth [5]

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions will challenge IRA Outlaw Sprint Series during Wisconsin doubleheader

Events to be broadcast via MAVTV Motorsports Network in September

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 16, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will invade the Badger State for the first and only time in 2018 during the upcoming weekend, set to challenge the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Outlaw Sprint Series for a pair of $5,000 top prizes on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20. The IRA/All Star Challenge doubleheader will ignite on Saturday evening at the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, followed by a visit to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie.

The Wisconsin road trip will help kick-off a busy nine-day segment of the 2018 All Star schedule that includes five events at five tracks in two states, concluding with the inaugural Bob Hampshire Classic at Waynesfield (Ohio) Raceway Park on Sunday, May 27.

Despite logging countless miles throughout the state of Wisconsin, sanctioning 20 events throughout a 30-year span, Tony Stewart’s All Stars have made only one prior visit to the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, that occurring in 1995 when Kevin Huntley took home top honors.

Although making a quick stop at the Sun Prairie oval in 2017, the upcoming weekend visit to Angell Park Speedway will be a first-ever for the All Star Circuit of Champions. The 2017 appearance was cut short due to rain just after qualifying time trials.

Entering the weekend fresh off of an All Star Circuit of Champions victory at Sharon (Ohio) Speedway on May 5, Clute, Texas’ Aaron Reutzel will lead the All Star charge into Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday afternoon, now on top of the Series driver standings by ten markers over Attica Spring Nationals winner, Jac Haudenschild. The pilot of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports, No. 87 entry owns four top-ten finishes in five point-earning starts so far this season, two of which occurring inside the top-five.

Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller will enter the Wisconsin doubleheader third in the All Star driver championship chase, trailing the top spot by a mere 30 points. Six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, will enter the weekend fourth in the driver standings, followed by the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney.

IRA Outlaw Sprint Series competitors expected to challenge Tony Stewart’s All Stars during the upcoming weekend include current Series point leader, Scott Thiel, recent Series feature winners, Steve Meyer and Matt VanderVere, as well as a multitude of Series full-timers including Jack Blackhurst, Jeremy Schultz, and Bed Schmidt.

In addition, All Star Circuit of Champions owner, Tony Stewart, is expected to join in on the action at Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway, as well as former Chili Bowl Nationals champion, Rico Abreu.

Adding extra hype to the Wisconsin doubleheader, MAVTV Motorsports Network, the official television partner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, will be on hand to capture all of the action from Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway. The pair of programs, two of eight All Star events on the 2018 MAVTV schedule, will be broadcast via tape-delay on September 2 and September 9, respectively. Each event will air twice during its scheduled replay date; 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET.

Available in over 30 million households through multiple video providers including DIRECTV, Verizon FiOS, Mediacom, Charter Spectrum, Optimum, Suddenlink, Frontier Communications, Comcast Xfinity, and CenturyLink, fans tuning into MAVTV for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions broadcasts will be welcomed by host, Dave Reiff, color commentator, Brad Doty, and pit reporter, Dave Argabright. Arctic Cat All Star owner, Tony Stewart, will also be featured during select MAVTV broadcasts as a color commentator.

About MAVTV: MAVTV Motorsports Network is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, the AMA Pro Motocross series, and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). But MAVTV also covers a multitude of grassroot racing from the US and across the globe including drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between plus a package of automotive reality and custom build shows. If it has a motor, it's on MAVTV. For more information, visit www.mavtv.com

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

All Star schedule update: Lernerville and Bedford to fill first weekend of June

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 8, 2018) - In addition to the rescheduled Lernerville Speedway appearance set for Friday, June 1, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will also visit Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., for the Roy Morral Classic on Sunday, June 3. The All Stars were scheduled to make their first and only appearance at the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile on Sunday, April 15, but unseasonably cold temperatures and wet weather forced an early cancellation.

The All Star Circuit of Champions visit to Lernerville Speedway on Friday, May 4, was cut short right before hot laps. A line of severe weather invaded most of Western Pennsylvania just before 6 p.m. leaving the track surface, as well as the surrounding facilities, heavily saturated. Officials were left with no choice but to utilize the previously scheduled rain date of Friday, June 1.

Each of the rescheduled programs will award a $5,000 top prize.

For those who purchased pit passes at Lernerville Speedway on May 4, they will be honored on Friday, June 1. If you would like a refund on the purchased pit passes, please send them to Lernerville Speedway at 313 N. Pike Road, Sarver, PA, 16055.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the upcoming All Star events at Lernerville Speedway and Bedford Speedway should visit each facility live on the Web at www.lernerville.com and www.bedfordspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Aaron Reutzel claims inaugural Buckeye Cup at Sharon Speedway for first-ever All Star victory

HARTFORD, Ohio (May 5, 2018) - Although close during recent competition, finishing second to Lance Dewease during the annual Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway, Clute, Texas' Aaron Reutzel was never an All Star Circuit of Champions winner. That statistic changed Saturday evening as Reutzel dominated main event competition at Sharon Speedway to claim the inaugural “Buckeye Cup,” ultimately leading all 30 circuits around the Hartford, 3/8-mile oval to earn the $5,000 payday, as well as a first-ever Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory.

In addition, the “Buckeye Cup” triumph propelled Reutzel to the top of the All Star Circuit of Champions driver standings, now holding a ten-point advantage over the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild.

Fourth-starting Carson Macedo chased Reutzel to the final checkers, followed by Jac Haudenschild, Parker Price-Miller, and Tony Stewart.

“I could see my crew guy in turn one telling me that I had a huge lead. I've never laughed racing, but to see that big guy motion to me that I was clear was pretty funny,” Aaron Reutzel said, driver of the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports/Folkens Brothers Trucking/No. 87 sprint car. “We've been close with the All Stars a few times, so to get a win now kinda puts some stress behind us. Now we have the rest of the year to enjoy and try to win more.”

Starting from the pole position by way of dash victory, Reutzel's campaign at the front of the field was only put to the test once. A caution on lap six, followed by red flag conditions as the result of a multi-car incident on the ensuing restart, forced the field to be bunched back together. Despite being tailed during the single-file restart by Lemoore, California's Carson Macedo, and three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart, Reutzel never faltered, wasting little time returning to a commanding lead that increased to nearly three seconds by lap ten.

Even during periods of heavy traffic, which came into play as early as lap 11, Reutzel maintained complete control, utilizing the ultra-thin cushion that lined the very outer rim of the speedway. Reutzel's lead increased to nearly six seconds by lap 25, eventually crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory equalling 5.3 seconds.

Despite Reutzel's commanding performance at the front of the field, plenty of action was unfolding behind for former ASCS national champion that included an impressive hard charge by Jac Haudenschild to finish third after starting 16th. Kokomo, Indiana's Parker Price-Miller was also making moves during the 30-lapper, battling ahead ten positions to earn his second top-five performance of the 2018 season against the All Star Circuit of Champions.

“We are having a lot of fun right now. To be fast like this right out of the box is unbelievable,” Reutzel continued. “We put this team together on December 20th. When you surround yourself with great people like I do, anything is possible. Things are going great right now. I'm pretty blessed to be in this spot.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will take a weekend off before returning to competition on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, with a pair of visits in the Badger State. Invading Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheybogan County Fairgrounds and Angell Park Speedway, respectively, the All Star Circuit of Champions will challenge the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series during their weekend tour of Wisconsin; the first and only Wisconsin visit for Tony Stewart's All Stars in 2018.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the upcoming starts in the Badger State should visit each facility live on the Web at http://www.plymouthdtr.com/ and http://www.angellparkspeedway.net/.

On a special note, in addition to the rescheduled Lernerville Speedway appearance set for Friday, June 1, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will also visit Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., on Sunday, June 3. The All Stars were scheduled to make their first and only appearance at the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile on Sunday, April 15, but unseasonably cold temperatures and wet weather forced an early cancellation.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Saturday, May 5, 2018: Event: Inaugural Buckeye Cup EMi Driver's Meeting: 43 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 13.692 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 14.051 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Brandon Spithaler All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carl Bowser Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Aaron Reutzel Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tony Stewart Ford Performance Heat #5: George Hobaugh Elliott's Custom Trailers and Carts C-main: Gary Kriess, Jr. JE Pistons Dash #1: Aaron Reutzel Wix Filters Dash #2: Carl Bowser Classic Ink USA B-Main: Travis Philo Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jac Haudenschild (+13) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.0511; 2. 51-John Garvin, 14.4781; 3. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.5986; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.8397; 5. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 14.8824; 6. 2-AJ Flick, 14.9228; 7. 4N-Jim Morris, 15.1886; 8. 38-Dennis Wagner, 15.407; 9. 23-Darren Pifer, 15.6634

Group (B) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.0716; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.3033; 3. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.5733; 4. 17b-Josh Baughman, 14.7291; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.1652; 6. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 15.3302; 7. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.6546; 8. 76-David Jones, 99.13; 9. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 99.18

Group ( C ) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.5947; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.6123; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.6882; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.7219; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.8804; 6. 11-Max McGhee, 14.8887; 7. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.2867; 8. 13M-Brandon Matus, 15.4439; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 15.5985

Group (D) 1. 29-Dan Shetler, 14.7375; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.9106; 3. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 14.9139; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.9545; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.0542; 6. 126-Bryan Salisbury, 15.7017; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Jr., 16.1392; 8. 55-Gary Kriess, 17.4888

Group (E) 1. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.6465; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.8987; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 14.9662; 4. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.024; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 15.2012; 6. 2L-Sye Lynch, 15.3066; 7. 4W-Eric Williams, 15.897; 8. 34M-Michael Marano II, 99.43

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 2. 51-John Garvin [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 5. D4-Danny Holtgraver [5]; 6. 38-Dennis Wagner [8]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [6]; 8. 4N-Jim Morris [7]; 9. 23-Darren Pifer [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 2. 17B-Josh Baughman [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 6. 71-Ayrton Olsen [6]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [7]; 8. 76-David Jones [8]; 9. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]; 5. 11-Max McGhee [6]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 7. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 9. 13M-Brandon Matus [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 29-Dan Shetler [4]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 6. 126-Bryan Salisbury [6]; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Jr. [7]; 8. 55-Gary Kriess [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 2L-Sye Lynch [6]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [4]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 7. 4W-Eric Williams [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 3. 17B-Josh Baughman [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 51-John Garvin [4]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 2L-Sye Lynch [4]; 6. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 55-Gary Kriess [3]; 2. 4N-Jim Morris [1]; 3. 33-Brent Matus [2]; 4. 23-Darren Pifer [6]; 5. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [7]; 6. 13M-Brandon Matus [5]; 7. 76-David Jones [4]; 8. 34M-Michael Marano II [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. D4-Danny Holtgraver [3]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 4. 11-Max McGhee [4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [8]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [9]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 10. 46-Michael Bauer [13]; 11. 38-Dennis Wagner [10]; 12. 126-Bryan Salisbury [11]; 13. 55-Gary Kriess [16]; 14. 4W-Eric Williams [14]; 15. 4N-Jim Morris [17]; 16. 2-AJ Flick [12]; 17. 1R-Gale Ruth Jr. [15]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [16]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [14]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [15]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 9. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 10. 70-Dave Blaney [17]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [11]; 12. 13-Paul McMahan [20]; 13. D4-Danny Holtgraver [22]; 14. 45-Trevor Baker [21]; 15. 11-Max McGhee [24]; 16. 29-Dan Shetler [19]; 17. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [12]; 18. 2L-Sye Lynch [10]; 19. 5T-Travis Philo [23]; 20. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 21. 7K-Cale Conley [25]; 22. 17-Caleb Helms [26]; 23. 17B-Josh Baughman [5]; 24. 51-John Garvin [9]; 25. 22C-Cole Duncan [13]; 26. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [18] Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel (1-30)

2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings: (as of 5/5/2018) 1. Aaron Reutzel - 676 2. Jac Haudenschild - 666 3. Parker Price-Miller - 646 4. Chad Kemenah - 642 5. Dave Blaney - 632 6. Paul McMahan/Sebetto - 622 7. Tim Shaffer - 612 8. Carson Macedo - 610 9. Cale Conley - 558 10. Caleb Helms - 550

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Heavy rain forces All Stars to postpone Lernerville Speedway appearance until Friday, June 1

SARVER, Pa. (May 4, 2018) - A strong band of thunderstorms appearing just before hot laps forced Arctic Cat All Star presented by Mobil 1 and Lernerville Speedway officials to postpone Friday's appearance until Friday, June 1. The storm system rolled into Sarver, Pa, just after 6 p.m. leaving Lernerville Speedway heavily saturated.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now turn their focus north and visit Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 5. The inaugural “Buckeye Cup,” the first of three Arctic Cat All Star presented by Mobil 1 appearances at Sharon Speedway in 2018, will award a $5,000 top prize, officially kicking-off a busy month of May that includes six events in two states.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Like Lernerville, a mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 will kick-off month of May with visits to Lernerville and Sharon

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 2, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will kick-off the month of May with visits to Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, respectively. The All Star double will launch a May campaign comprised of seven events in three states, all concluding with a Memorial Day weekend tripleheader in the Buckeye State. The events at Lernerville and Sharon will each award a $5,000 top prize.

The Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 will make just one appearance at the famed Lernerville Speedway during the 2018 season, most recently visiting the historic, Sarver-based, 4/10-mile oval on June 2, 2017. Harrisonville, Pennsylvania's Logan Wagner earned the trip to All Star victory lane, bettering former Lernerville Speedway champion, Danny Holtgraver, and six-time All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, at the finish. It was Wagner's first-ever triumph over Tony Stewart's All Stars, earning $5,000 for his efforts.

Including the upcoming visit on Saturday, May 5, Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will host the Arctic Cat All Stars presented by Mobil 1 on three occasions in 2018; once more during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket and again in early July for the 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial. A home to All Star Circuit of Champions competition since the Series hit the road for the first time in 1970, Sharon Speedway has hosted the traveling All Stars on 100 separate occasions, reaching the triple-digit mark officially during the 9th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial when rising NASCAR star, Christopher Bell, visited victory lane. It was Bell's first-ever All Star win at Sharon Speedway and one of three with the Series all-time.

Six-time and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah, will lead the All Star charge into Western Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon. A 34-time winner with the Series, the driver of the Hunter Racing entry owns a combined five victories between Lernerville and Sharon, but it has been nearly 13 years since Kemenah last stood in either victory lane.

“I like Lernerville and Sharon a lot. They both seem to get better as the night goes on. They each really widen out, and if you have a good car, you are able to move around quite a bit,” Chad Kemenah explained, who owns one All Star victory thus far in 2018. “With the amount of talent that we have on the tour this year, you really have to be on your a-game every night. Starting positions are so critical. You have to take advantage of good starting positions and maintain those positions. We are going to treat this weekend like any other weekend and work towards getting to the front. We'll take podiums, too, but winning more is the ultimate goal.”

Coming off a runner-up performance during the inaugural Sprint Car World Championship at Mansfield (Ohio) Motor Speedway, Aaron Reutzel will move into the weekend second in the driver championship chase. On top of the standings at one point in 2018, the Clute, Texas, native trails Kemenah by just six markers.

Recent Core & Main Spring Nationals winner at Attica Raceway Park, Wooster, Ohio's Jac Haudenschild is third in the current All Star championship standings, followed by Kokomo, Indiana's Parker Price-Miller and the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney. Currently, only 30 points separate the top-five in the All Star title chase.

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional information should visit Lernerville Speedway live on the Web at www.lernerville.com. If needed, Lernerville Speedway will utilize a rain date set for Friday, June 1.

Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Like Lernerville, a mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Tim Shaffer hard charges to a $5,000 payday at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (April 21, 2018) - For the first time during his illustrious career, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner at Wayne County Speedway. The Aliquippa, Pa., native, who bumped his career win total to 62 during All Star competition, earned his $5,000 payday in fantastic fashion, battling forward from the outside of row four to track down race-long leader, Chad Kemenah, with just nine circuits remaining. Shaffer's performance, his second All Star victory of the 2018 season, also earned him the MSD Performance Hard Charger Award for advancing the most positions.

All Star main event pole-sitter, Carson Macedo, who also worked around Kemenah during the later laps of the 30-lap program, finished second at “Orrville's Historic Oval,” followed by Chad Kemenah, Parker Price-Miller, and Spencer Bayston.

“That was a blast tonight. What a car we had,” Tim Shaffer said in Wayne County Speedway victory lane. “Cody Jacobs gave me a great car here tonight. We wanted this one bad. We always seemed to struggle when we came here, but tonight was different. We started eighth, but just kept on going.”

Shaffer's march to the front started immediately, advancing into a top-five position early and knocking on the door for a podium spot just before the main event's first and only caution appeared on lap 11. The single-file restart was just the ticket for the driver of the Demyan-Rudzik Racing/Rudzik Excavating/No. 49X sprint car, moving around Parker Price-Miller for third by the completion of lap 11, then overtaking Carson Macedo for second on lap 12.

In the meantime, Hunter Racing's Chad Kemenah, who led from the drop of the green flag, was beginning to gain a slight advantage over Shaffer. The six-time and defending All Star champion found himself in heavy traffic by lap 17 which gave Shaffer the opportunity he needed to close the gap. By lap 20, Shaffer was within striking distance, making his first official bid for the top spot on lap 22 with a textbook slider through turns three and four. The bid for the lead worked, solidifying Shaffer's position at the top of the running order.

Just two circuits later, Macedo was also able to work by Chad Kemenah, now setting his aim for the “Steel City Outlaw.” Although closing the gap to just over one second, Macedo's hourglass ran empty, crossing under the final checkers 1.28 seconds behind the Demyan-Rudzik Racing entry.

“On that restart, I tried to go to the top and that is when [Tim Shaffer] got by us,” Macedo said, driver of the Lucas Oil/Slade Shock Technology/Tarlton & Sons/No. 3G sprint car. “I thought I was maybe going to have something for him at the end, but hats off to those guys. They did a really good job here tonight.”

“I just had to be patient,” Shaffer explained. “I was really racing hard, but I wanted to give myself a chance to win. I just had to be careful with the lapped cars that were starting to stack up in front of me. We just had to nail down smart laps and be there at the end. It feels good to beat these guys here tonight.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will have one weekend off before returning to competition on Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, with a pair of programs in Western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Tony Stewart's All Stars will invade the historic Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., on Friday, May 4, followed by a visit to the state-of-the-art Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, May 5. Each program will award a $5,000 top prize.

Additional news and information regarding the upcoming visits to Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway will be posted in the near future. For now, fans are encouraged to visit Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway on the Web at www.lernerville.com and www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Saturday, April 21, 2018: 2018 Wayne County Speedway Opener EMi Driver's Meeting: 32 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Aaron Reutzel - 14.461 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Spencer Bayston - 13.808 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Carl Bowser All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carson Macedo Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Bryan Sebetto Mobil 1 Heat #4: Parker Price-Miller JE Pistons Dash #1: Carson Macedo Wix Filters Dash #2: Chad Kemenah Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tyler Esh Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tim Shaffer (+7) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.039; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.488; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.548; 4. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.618; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.6236; 6. 17-Cole Duncan, 14.809; 7. 23-Nick Patterson, 14.841; 8. D12-Jason Dolick, 14.882

Group (B) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.0387; 2. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 14.114; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.213; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.258; 5. 51-John Garvin, 14.816; 6. 11-Max McGhee, 14.822; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.901; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 14.959

Group ( C ) 1. 13-Bryan Sebetto, 14.414; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.624; 3. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 14.631; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.685; 5. 19-Mitch Harble, 14.96; 6. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.065; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 15.104; 8. 16-Danny Mumaw, ---

Group (D) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 13.808; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 14.173; 3. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.444; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.515; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.594; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.608; 7. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.66; 8. 23B-Chase Baker, 15.323

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 6. 17-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. 23-Nick Patterson [7]; 8. D12-Jason Dolick [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 51-John Garvin [5]; 6. 11-Max McGhee [6]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Bryan Sebetto [4]; 2. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 3. 71-Ayrton Olsen [2]; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton [7]; 5. 19-Mitch Harble [5]; 6. 16-Danny Mumaw [8]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 8. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 7. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [7]; 8. 23B-Chase Baker [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 13-Bryan Sebetto [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 2. 11-Max McGhee [4]; 3. 17-Cole Duncan [3]; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw [5]; 6. D12-Jason Dolick [10]; 7. 23-Nick Patterson [7]; 8. 23B-Chase Baker [12]; 9. 46-Michael Bauer [9]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 7. 3-Jac Haudenschild [12]; 8. 13-Bryan Sebetto [10]; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel [11]; 10. 70-Dave Blaney [6]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo [15]; 13. 7K-Cale Conley [17]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18]; 15. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 16. 45-Trevor Baker [14]; 17. 19-Mitch Harble [22]; 18. 51-John Garvin [19]; 19. 17-Cole Duncan [23]; 20. 35-Tyler Esh [21]; 21. 11-Max McGhee [20]; 22. 71-Ayrton Olsen [13]; 23. 22B-Ryan Broughton [16]; 24. 95-Hunter Mackison [24] Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah (1-21), Tim Shaffer (22-30)

 

 

The Wild Child wins an All Star thriller at Attica Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (April 20, 2018) - The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild certainly lived up to his nickname on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park, and at 60 years of age, the Wooster, Ohio, native is still padding a racing resume that now includes 31 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victories.

Despite starting from the pole position, Haudenschild's path to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane during the Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance did not come effortless, ultimately surviving multiple challenges during a mid-race battle with Lemoore, California's Carson Macedo, and a late-race surge by second generation racer, Lee Jacobs, to claim his first victory of the season.

“This feels really good. The car was great all night,” Haudenschild explained, pilot of the Haudenschild Racing/Southern Pacific Farms/Finzer Farms/No. 3. “That was a lot of fun. I had an opportunity to watch Carson (Macedo) race when he was younger out in California. He is a talented racer and he is going to win a lot of races.”

By the time the final checkers flew, Haudenschild gained the top spot, or lost the top spot, on five occasions, most of which occurring during a near-20 lap battle with Macedo. Interestingly enough, it was not the famous “haud line” around the outer edge of the speedway that gave Haudenschild the winning edge, it was the bottom.

Right from the drop of the green flag, Haudenschild was strong, eventually leading the first 16 circuits undisrupted. It was not long before Macedo came into the picture, utilizing his second row starting position to keep a close eye on Haudenschild. Macedo drove around Haudenschild on lap 17, but just two circuits later, Haudenschild propelled himself back to the lead, squeezing underneath Macedo at the exit of turn four on lap 19.

Despite Haudenschild's attempt to run away from his fellow front-runners in lapped traffic, Macedo stayed glued to the Hall of Famer's back bumper, soon joined by Holmesville, Ohio's Lee Jacobs. Macedo regained the lead from Haudenschild to officially control lap 23, but the lead swapping did not stop there. Haudenschild reeled Macedo back in, eventually executing a perfect slider between turns one and two to lead lap 32.

Unfortunately for Macedo, his battle with Haudenschild would come to an end on lap 35, coasting to a stop on the edge of the speedway due to a flat rear tire.

Forced to survive a last-ditch effort by Lee Jacobs, the “Wild Child” held strong, winning a drag race to the finish by .144 seconds over Jacobs, Craig Mintz, Max Stambaugh, and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah.

Haudenschild's triumph at the Attica highbanks was a first-ever accomplishment during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition, now earning All Star victories at 19 different facilities.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their two-day sweep through the Buckeye State with a visit to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday, April 21. Like Attica's Core & Main Spring Nationals, the All Star visit to “Orrville's Historic Oval,” the first of four visits in 2018, will award a $5,000 top prize.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will swing open pits gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6 p.m., followed by racing at 7 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Friday, April 20, 2018:
Core & Main Spring Nationals
EMi Driver's Meeting: 48 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Spencer Bayston - 12.653 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Spencer Bayston - 12.525 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Caleb Helms
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jac Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brian Lay
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
Ford Performance Heat #5: Duane Zablocki
Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: T.J. Michael
JE Pistons Dash #1: Jac Haudenschild
Wix Filters Dash #2: Max Stambaugh
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Travis Philo
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Jac Haudenschild
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cale Conley (+9)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.717; 2. 11N-Craig Mintz, 12.721; 3. 97-Broc Martin, 12.853; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.906; 5. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.962; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.23; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.247; 8. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.465; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson, 13.571; 10. 23-Chase Baker, 13.79

Group (B)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.555; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.559; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.749; 4. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 12.9; 5. 4L-Cap Henry, 13.003; 6. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.01; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.046; 8. 16-Chris Andrews, 13.195; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 13.589; 10. 27B-Boston Mead, 13.898

Group ( C )
1. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 12.722; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.836; 3. 45L-Brian Lay, 12.994; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.031; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.059; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.2472; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.25; 8. 20i-Kesley Ivy, 14.445; 9. 11-Max McGhee, 99; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., NT

Group (D)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 12.525; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.793; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.924; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.018; 5. 7-Shawn Valenti, 13.176; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.218; 7. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.255; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.284; 9. 17H-Jared Horstman, 13.397

Group (E)
1. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 12.667; 2. 13-Bryan Sebetto, 12.965; 3. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.052; 4. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.191; 5. 23X-DJ Foos, 13.267; 6. 51-John Garvin, 13.466; 7. 5X-Justin Peck, 13.669; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 13.765; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.799

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 2. 11N-Craig Mintz [3]; 3. 97-Broc Martin [2]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo [5]; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 7. 45-Trevor Baker [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 9. 23-Chase Baker [10]; 10. 7J-Joe Swanson [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 6. 16-Chris Andrews [8]; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger [7]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [9]; 9. 27B-Boston Mead [10]; 10. 4L-Cap Henry [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 45L-Brian Lay [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 3. 22B-Ryan Broughton [1]; 4. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn [7]; 8. 11-Max McGhee [9]; 9. 20I-Kesley Ivy [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 4. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 5. 7-Shawn Valenti [5]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 7. 17H-Jared Horstman [9]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 9. 9M-Jordan Ryan [8]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [2]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 13-Bryan Sebetto [3]; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 5. 23X-DJ Foos [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [6]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 9. 5X-Justin Peck [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [5]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 5M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 11N-Craig Mintz [3]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 2. 5X-Justin Peck [7]; 3. 27B-Boston Mead [9]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [4]; 5. 11-Max McGhee [5]; 6. 23-Chase Baker [8]; 7. 20I-Kesley Ivy [10]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [3]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [2]; 10. 7J-Joe Swanson [11]; 11. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [3]; 3. 7-Shawn Valenti [4]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [8]; 6. 4L-Cap Henry [2]; 7. 51-John Garvin [11]; 8. 17H-Jared Horstman [14]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [17]; 10. 68G-Tyler Gunn [13]; 11. 5X-Justin Peck [18]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 13. 45-Trevor Baker [15]; 14. 7K-Cale Conley [10]; 15. 8J-Jess Stiger [12]; 16. 23X-DJ Foos [6]; 17. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 18. 95-Hunter Mackison [16]

A-Main (40 Laps)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 3. 11N-Craig Mintz [6]; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [9]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [12]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [7]; 8. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 9. 70-Dave Blaney [10]; 10. 4-Parker Price-Miller [13]; 11. 97-Broc Martin [14]; 12. 39-Spencer Bayston [5]; 13. 3J-Trey Jacobs [19]; 14. 13-Bryan Sebetto [15]; 15. 7K-Cale Conley [24]; 16. 49X-Tim Shaffer [17]; 17. 5R-Byron Reed [21]; 18. 5T-Travis Philo [20]; 19. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [18]; 20. 98-Carl Bowser [23]; 21. 51-John Garvin [25]; 22. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 23. 7-Shawn Valenti [22]; 24. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [11]; 25. 22B-Ryan Broughton [16]; 26. 16-Chris Andrews [26] Lap Leaders: Jac Haudenschild (1-16), Carson Macedo (17-18), Jac Haudenschild (19-22), Carson Macedo (23-31), Jac Haudenschild (32-40)

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will visit Attica and Wayne County for first Ohio dates of 2018

Speed Shift TV set to catch all of the action

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 18, 2018) - With their first visit to the Buckeye State ending before it could begin, ultimately called off due to wet weather and cold temperatures, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will try again this Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, with visits to Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway, respectively, first invading the highbanks of Attica Raceway Park for the rescheduled Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance.

The first of five visits to Attica Raceway Park in 2018, the Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance will give Ohio sprint car fans their first taste of All Star Circuit of Champions competition. Boasting a full-time roster nearing 20 teams including a handful of veteran combatants, the All Star Circuit of Champions will challenge many of Ohio's best during their visit to Attica including the track's opening night winner, Stuart Brubaker. Friday's visit to Attica Raceway Park will award a $5,000 top prize.

Also awarding a $5,000 top prize, Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 on Saturday, April 21. Like Attica Raceway Park, “Orrville's Historic Oval” will welcome the traveling All Stars on several occasions in 2018, four to be exact, all headlined with the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial over Labor Day weekend.

Arguably one of the most competitive dirt ovals on the All Star Circuit of Champions schedule, Wayne County Speedway welcomed five different All Star feature winners to victory lane in 2017, most recently crowning rising NASCAR star and Oklahoma native, Christopher Bell.

Fans who are unable to make the journey to the Buckeye State for the All Star doubleheader are invited to tune-in live via Speed Shift TV. A pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase during each of the All Star events beginning with the Core & Main Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park. Those interested should visit Speed Shift TV on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 20. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit the online home of “Ohio's Finest Racing” at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will swing open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6 p.m., followed by racing at 7 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will visit Attica and Wayne County for first Ohio dates of 2018

Speed Shift TV set to catch all of the action

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 18, 2018) - With their first visit to the Buckeye State ending before it could begin, ultimately called off due to wet weather and cold temperatures, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will try again this Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, with visits to Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway, respectively, first invading the highbanks of Attica Raceway Park for the rescheduled Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance.

The first of five visits to Attica Raceway Park in 2018, the Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance will give Ohio sprint car fans their first taste of All Star Circuit of Champions competition. Boasting a full-time roster nearing 20 teams including a handful of veteran combatants, the All Star Circuit of Champions will challenge many of Ohio's best during their visit to Attica including the track's opening night winner, Stuart Brubaker. Friday's visit to Attica Raceway Park will award a $5,000 top prize.

Also awarding a $5,000 top prize, Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 on Saturday, April 21. Like Attica Raceway Park, “Orrville's Historic Oval” will welcome the traveling All Stars on several occasions in 2018, four to be exact, all headlined with the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial over Labor Day weekend.

Arguably one of the most competitive dirt ovals on the All Star Circuit of Champions schedule, Wayne County Speedway welcomed five different All Star feature winners to victory lane in 2017, most recently crowning rising NASCAR star and Oklahoma native, Christopher Bell.

Fans who are unable to make the journey to the Buckeye State for the All Star doubleheader are invited to tune-in live via Speed Shift TV. A pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase during each of the All Star events beginning with the Core & Main Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park. Those interested should visit Speed Shift TV on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 20. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit the online home of “Ohio's Finest Racing” at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will swing open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6 p.m., followed by racing at 7 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

All Star visit to Bedford Speedway cancelled due to impending weather

BEDFORD, Pa. (April 15, 2018) - With forecasts predicting nearly two inches of rainfall, Bedford Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 officials have been forced to cancel the Roy Morral Classic scheduled for Sunday evening, April 15. At this time, a make-up date has not been determined.

Up next on the schedule, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will invade the Buckeye State, first visiting the highbanks of Attica Raceway Park on Friday, April 20, where the traveling All Stars will take part in the rescheduled Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance. Originally scheduled for Friday, April 6, the Spring Nationals program will welcome the All Stars to Attica Raceway Park for the first of five visits in 2018, two of which during Labor Day weekend.

Wayne County Speedway will welcome the All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday, April 21. Like Attica Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway will host the All Stars on multiple occasions in 2018, four total including the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial in early September.

More news and information pertaining to the upcoming Ohio doubleheader will be posted in the near future. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned at www.allstarsprint.com, as well as on all of the available social media platforms.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Lance Dewease outruns Aaron Reutzel during Keith Kauffman Classic for fifth consecutive Port Royal All Star victory

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 15, 2018) - For the second time in as many nights, and for the 37th time during his illustrious career, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania's Lance Dewease earned himself a trip to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane, this time during the third annual Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 14. It was a second consecutive Keith Kauffman Classic title for the recent National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, now even with Steve Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, and Danny Lasoski on the all-time All Star Circuit of Champions win list.

By no surprise, Dewease's victory, a fifth consecutive against the All Star Circuit of Champions at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace,” was attained in impressive fashion, managing to outrun Greg Hodnett, Steve Buckwalter, Anthony Macri, and race leader, Aaron Reutzel, from the fifth starting position to secure the $5,000 payday. Dewease took command for the first time on lap 21, ultimately pulling ahead and crossing under the final checkers 2.149 seconds ahead of second place finisher, Aaron Reutzel.

Anthony Macri, who led the first 11 circuits before surrendering the top spot to Aaron Reutzel, stayed strong to finish third, followed by Steve Buckwalter and Greg Hodnett.

“It was far from autopilot for us tonight,” Lance Dewease said in Port Royal Speedway victory lane. “It feels great to get this one in honor of Keith Kauffman. He is a true racing legend in this area and an even better person. It's really special that he gets to be around and witness a race that is a tribute to him. I also want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting this race tonight. Hopefully this nice weather sticks around for the rest of the summer.”

Although impressive, Dewease's march to the front did not go unchallenged. In fact, up until the midpoint of the 30-lapper, it was Clute, Texas, native Aaron Reutzel who was in charge, taking the top spot away from Anthony Macri on lap 12 with a textbook slider through turns three and four. The pair drag raced to the start/finish line, but it was Reutzel credited with the lap by a margin of .2 seconds.

In the meantime, Dewease already battled his way to third, now setting his aim on Macri and Reutzel. With caution flags appearing on lap 16, the field was forced to stop for an open red giving teams an opportunity to refuel to assure they would make the remaining distance. The open red proved to be a turning point for Lance Dewease, giving the Don Kreitz, Jr.-owed, Schannauer Plumbing and Heating-backed, No. 69K entry an opportunity to undergo some set-up changes.

The changes made under the open red proved successful as Dewease was able to track down Reutzel by lap 21, soon driving underneath the Texan at the exit of turn four to officially take command. Dewease then drove away to win by over two seconds.

“If it wasn't for the red, Aaron [Reutzel] was going to win this race,” Dewease explained. “He had the best race car of that stage of the race. Actually, I thought I was going to run third because Anthony Macri was running very well. He's turning into a talented young driver who is going to win a lot of races.”

“I don't know if it was a heartbreak, or if I should be pumped up to be able to run with Lance Dewease like that,” Aaron Reutzel explained, driver of the Baughman Reutzel Motorsports/No. 87 entry who will contend for an All Star Rookie of the Year title in 2018. “Lance is a guy I really look up to. He's a very humble guy and races everyone really clean. By far one of the smoothest drivers I have ever seen in my life. Just to be able to accomplish this much, especially against a guy like Lance Dewease, I'm beyond proud. That open red gave his guys an opportunity to make him better. I was already really good, so we didn't have much to modify. Regardless, I am beyond proud right now. This just goes to show what this team is capable of accomplishing.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their first sweep through the Keystone State with a visit to Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pa., later today - Sunday, April 15. The first and only appearance by America's Series in 2018, the annual Roy Morral Classic will headline competition at the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile on Sunday evening awarding a $5,000 top prize.

In six prior Bedford Speedway appearances, the All Stars have crowned six different winners including Bill Rose, Lance Dewease, Trey Starks, Chad Kemenah, Greg Hodnett, and most recently, “Blackjack” Brian Brown.

Bedford Speedway will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. The All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps following at 6 p.m. Other information, such as general admission gate times and ticket prices, can be found at the official online home of Bedford Speedway: www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Saturday, April 14, 2018:
3rd Annual Keith Kauffman Classic
EMi Driver's Meeting: 47 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brock Zearfoss - 16.286 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Aaron Reutzel - 16.473 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Greg Hodnett
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cale Conley
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dylan Cisney
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Mike Wagner
Ford Performance Heat #5: Trey Starks
Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Cole Duncan
JE Pistons Dash #1: Steve Buckwalter
Wix Filters Dash #2: Anthony Macri
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Logan Wagner
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Aaron Reutzel (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brock Zearfoss (+11)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.473; 2. 1-Logan Wagner, 16.728; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 16.743; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.821; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.827; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.885; 7. 58-Aaron Ott, 17.394; 8. 33-Jared Esh, 17.426; 9. 14G-Coleman Gulick, 17.441; 10. 51-John Garvin, 17.671

Group (B)
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 17.026; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 17.027; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 17.09; 4. 20-Ryan Taylor, 17.15; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore, 17.234; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 17.317; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.343; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach, 17.566; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.782; 10. 35-Tyler Esh, 18.053

Group ( C )
1. 13-Paul McMahan, 16.797; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.969; 3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.096; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney, 17.163; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 17.519; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 17.58; 7. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 17.941; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 17.962; 9. 98T-Joe Trenca, 19.006

Group (D)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 17.134; 2. 11S-TJ Stutts, 17.23; 3. 55-Mike Wagner, 17.233; 4. 9-Daryn Pittman, 17.242; 5. 17BB-Bill Balog, 17.283; 6. 11-Cole Duncan, 17.762; 7. 94-Ryan Smith, 17.82; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.969; 9. 2-AJ Flick, 18.6

Group (E)
1. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 17.121; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.137; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 17.19; 4. 44-Trey Starks, 17.217; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.495; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 17.572; 7. 17-Caleb Helms, 17.645; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.813; 9. 10-Joe Kata, 18.296

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 4. 14G-Coleman Gulick [9]; 5. 58-Aaron Ott [7]; 6. 33-Jared Esh [8]; 7. 51-John Garvin [10]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 9. 1-Logan Wagner [3]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 20-Ryan Taylor [1]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [8]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore [5]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5-Dylan Cisney [1]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 71-Ayrton Olsen [7]; 7. D4-Danny Holtgraver [6]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 55-Mike Wagner [2]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [1]; 3. 11S-TJ Stutts [3]; 4. 94-Ryan Smith [7]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 7. 17BB-Bill Balog [5]; 8. 11-Cole Duncan [6]; 9. 2-AJ Flick [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 7. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 8. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]; 9. 10-Joe Kata [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 6. 20-Ryan Taylor [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 3. 55-Mike Wagner [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 6. 9-Daryn Pittman [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 11-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [7]; 4. 47K-Kody Lehman [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 6. 10-Joe Kata [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 1-Logan Wagner [1]; 2. 58-Aaron Ott [5]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [2]; 4. O7-Gerard McIntyre [8]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [10]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 7. 33-Jared Esh [9]; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah [12]; 9. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 10. 17BB-Bill Balog [14]; 11. 11-Cole Duncan [18]; 12. 51-John Garvin [17]; 13. 55K-Robbie Kendall [15]; 14. 71-Ayrton Olsen [11]; 15. D4-Danny Holtgraver [16]; 16. 91-Anthony Fiore [13]; 17. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 18. 14-Tony Stewart [6]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 6. 55-Mike Wagner [6]; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney [10]; 8. 94-Ryan Smith [20]; 9. 9-Daryn Pittman [12]; 10. 20-Ryan Taylor [11]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 12. 24-Lucas Wolfe [17]; 13. 1-Logan Wagner [21]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [8]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [26]; 16. 12-Blane Heimbach [19]; 17. 7K-Cale Conley [9]; 18. O7-Gerard McIntyre [24]; 19. 70-Dave Blaney [14]; 20. 14G-Coleman Gulick [18]; 21. 10H-Chad Kemenah [25]; 22. 4-Parker Price-Miller [27]; 23. 51-John Garvin [28]; 24. 3-Jac Haudenschild [23]; 25. 49X-Tim Shaffer [15]; 26. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 27. 58-Aaron Ott [22]; 28. 11S-TJ Stutts [16] Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri (1-11), Aaron Reutzel (12-20), Lance Dewease (21-30)

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

 

Lance Dewease wins Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial from row seven

All Stars continue Central PA swing Saturday at Port Royal Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 13, 2018) - Fayetteville, Pennsylvania's Lance Dewease made it look easy on Friday night during the annual Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial, charging forward from the inside of row seven to move the Pennsylvania Posse to a perfect 33-0 against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 at Williams Grove Speedway.

Dewease, pilot of the Don Kreitz, Jr.-owed/Schannauer Plumbing and Heating/Jimi's Thing/No. 69K sprint car, earned $5,000 for his efforts at the world-famous, paperclip-shaped half-mile, taking the lead officially on lap 24 to snag a second consecutive Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial title against the traveling All Stars. Impressive enough, the victory raised Dewease's overall Series win count to 36, seven of which at Williams Grove Speedway.

Brock Zearfoss, who led the first 23 circuits before surrendering the top spot to the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, finished second, followed by Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, and six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah.

“Don, Davey; these guys just keep plugging away,” Lance Dewease said in victory lane. “I'm just so fortunate to be a part of this deal. We are having a lot of fun. Even when we aren't winning, we are still having a lot of fun. That's what this is all about. My guys work a lot harder than what people realize. That's why we run the schedule that we run. We just kinda keep things within our budget and do what we do.”

Dewease started his march toward the front right from the drop of the green flag, solidifying a position inside the top-five with just ten laps in the books. By lap 12, Dewease moved by Chad Trout for fourth, eventually working around Alvada, Ohio's Chad Kemenah to secure the third spot at the midpoint of the 30-lap program.

By lap 18, Dewease was all over Danny Dietrich for second, racing to the back bumper of the familiar Gary Kauffman Racing entry while the duo battled through traffic. Soon enough, Dewease drove around Dietrich to secure the runner-up spot, officially setting his aim on race leader, Brock Zearfoss.

Although Zearfoss had the clear advantage, maintaining a quick pace around the very topside of the speedway, Dewease closed the gap in a hurry, moving within striking distance at the exit of turn four on lap 23. Despite losing a drag race to the start/finish line, Dewease made his winning move at the entrance of turn one on lap 24, squeezing underneath the “Jonestown Jet” as the pair battled through turn two. From that point forward, it was all Dewease at the front of the field, ultimately surviving two consecutive cautions on lap 28, the only cautions of the main event, as well as a green-white-checker finish.

“I didn't even know I was leading,” Dewease explained. “Starting as far back as we did, I was just trying to move around cars as quickly as I could. When we got by [Danny Dietrich] and [Brock Zearfoss], I knew I had to be getting close. Then, when I got to the five-to-go signal, I was like ‘oh shit I'm leading this thing.' At that point, I knew I had to slow down. I needed to conserve my equipment and make sure I made it to the end.”

“I didn't know [Lance Dewease] was coming,” Brock Zearfoss said. “I was getting a little higher and higher in turns three and four, so I was able to see most of the racetrack. I kept looking down to see if anyone was there. When [Dewease] got down there below me, I knew I didn't want to give it up without a fight. I raced him clean, but I wanted him to earn it, which he did. Hats off to those guys. They deserve this one. We'll try again tomorrow at Port Royal Speedway.”

“We were really good in our heat race, but we really couldn't show it,” Lance Dewease continued. “Hats off to this track crew. They did a lot of work tonight to help us get a second lane. That helped out this race track a lot. If not, it would have been locked-down around the bottom.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue their Central Pennsylvania invasion with a visit to Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 14. The first of three All Star appearances at the Juniata County Fairgrounds half-mile in 2018, the annual Keith Kauffman Classic will headline action at the “Speed Palace” tomorrow evening, honoring 129-time Port Royal Speedway winner, Keith Kauffman. Like the 2017 Hinnershitz Memorial, Lance Dewease conquered the 2017 Keith Kauffman Classic, keeping a pair of former All Stars, Ryan Smith and Dale Blaney, at bay.

Port Royal Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5:40 p.m. For further details, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - Friday, April 13, 2018:
Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial
EMi Driver's Meeting: 46 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Danny Dietrich - 17.055 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild - 17.456 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Trout
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cory Haas
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Mark Smith
Ford Performance Heat #5: Anthony Macri
Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Bill Balog
JE Pistons Dash #1: Brock Zearfoss
Wix Filters Dash #2: Chad Kemenah
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Trey Starks
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Brock Zearfoss (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carson Macedo (+13)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 17.492; 2. 44-Trey Starks, 17.612; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 17.647; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 17.908; 5. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 17.987; 6. 17BB-Bill Balog, 18.19; 7. 3G-Carson Macedo, 18.409; 8. 14G-Coleman Gulick, 18.699; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.865; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 99.8

Group (B)
1. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 17.456; 2. 94-Ryan Smith, 17.67; 3. 70-Dave Blaney, 17.757; 4. 1X-Chad Trout, 18.126; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 18.212; 6. 75-Nicole Bower, 18.248; 7. 58-Aaron Ott, 18.414; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 18.46; 9. 14-Tony Stewart, 18.566

Group ( C )
1. 11S-TJ Stutts, 18.052; 2. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 18.151; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 18.34; 4. 39-Cory Haas, 18.491; 5. 44W-Rodney Westhafer, 18.909; 6. 11-Cole Duncan, 19.236; 7. 7K-Cale Conley, 19.349; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 19.943; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 19.969

Group (D)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.91; 2. 21-Brian Montieth, 18.15; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 18.203; 4. M1-Mark Smith, 18.415; 5. 98-Carl Bowser, 18.487; 6. 27S-Adrian Shaffer, 18.643; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard, 18.678; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 19.128; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 19.397

Group (E)
1. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 18.165; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 18.316; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett, 18.385; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 18.407; 5. 87K-Alan Krimes, 18.513; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre, 18.609; 7. O-Rick Lafferty, 19.139; 8. 51-John Garvin, 19.376; 9. 17-Caleb Helms, 99.39

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 7. 14G-Coleman Gulick [8]; 8. 17BB-Bill Balog [6]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 1X-Chad Trout [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [5]; 3. 3-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 4. 58-Aaron Ott [7]; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall [8]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [9]; 8. 75-Nicole Bower [6]; 9. 94-Ryan Smith [3]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39-Cory Haas [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 11S-TJ Stutts [4]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [5]; 6. 11-Cole Duncan [6]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 21-Brian Montieth [3]; 5. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [6]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [2]; 3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [4]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel [3]; 5. 87K-Alan Krimes [5]; 6. O7-Gerard McIntyre [6]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 8. O-Rick Lafferty [7]; 9. 51-John Garvin [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [6]; 5. 3-Jac Haudenschild [5]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 1X-Chad Trout [1]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 6. 39-Cory Haas [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 17BB-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 75-Nicole Bower [2]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [7]; 7. 12W-Troy Fraker [6]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 3. 87K-Alan Krimes [4]; 4. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [6]; 5. O7-Gerard McIntyre [9]; 6. 27S-Adrian Shaffer [5]; 7. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [8]; 9. 14G-Coleman Gulick [13]; 10. 55K-Robbie Kendall [3]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 12. 11-Cole Duncan [10]; 13. 17-Caleb Helms [15]; 14. 1080-Jordan Mackison [14]; 15. 17BB-Bill Balog [16]; 16. 75-Nicole Bower [17]; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 69K-Lance Dewease [13]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 1X-Chad Trout [6]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri [5]; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett [8]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 9. M1-Mark Smith [3]; 10. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [14]; 11. 70-Dave Blaney [22]; 12. 4-Parker Price-Miller [11]; 13. 39-Cory Haas [12]; 14. 3G-Carson Macedo [27]; 15. 44-Trey Starks [21]; 16. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 17. 21-Brian Montieth [17]; 18. 11S-TJ Stutts [15]; 19. 87-Aaron Reutzel [19]; 20. O7-Gerard McIntyre [26]; 21. 17-Caleb Helms [25]; 22. 49X-Tim Shaffer [10]; 23. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [16]; 24. 87K-Alan Krimes [23]; 25. 24-Lucas Wolfe [18]; 26. 58-Aaron Ott [20]; 27. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [24] Lap Leaders: Brock Zearfoss (1-23) Lance Dewease (24-30)

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

All Stars will begin championship point battle in Pennsylvania Posse Country

All three events to be broadcast LIVE on Speed Shift TV

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 11, 2018) - After having to wait an extra week due to Mother Nature's failure to cooperate, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will officially kick off the championship points season this Friday through Sunday with a tripleheader in the Keystone State, ready to battle the best of the best of Pennsylvania Posse Country for a trio of $5,000 top prizes. The All Star invasion of Central Pennsylvania will commence on Friday evening, April 13, with the annual Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway.

Strengthened by a diverse roster nearing 20 full-time competitors, the talented All Stars will work to snap a 32-race winless streak at The Grove, failing to beat the Pennsylvania Posse on all attempts since first visiting the paperclip-shaped half-mile in 1970 . Lance Dewease is the defending Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial champion, holding back Freddie Rahmer and Tim Shaffer for the four-figure payday.

Once action at Williams Grove Speedway is complete, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will travel approximately 40 miles northwest and invade the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Saturday, April 14. The first of three All Star appearances at the Juniata County Fairgrounds half-mile in 2018, the annual Keith Kauffman Classic will headline action at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night, honoring 129-time Port Royal Speedway winner, Keith Kauffman. Like the 2017 Hinnershitz Memorial, Lance Dewease conquered the 2017 Keith Kauffman Classic, keeping a pair of former All Stars, Ryan Smith and Dale Blaney, at bay.

Capping off their three-day swing through Central Pennsylvania, the All Star Circuit of Champions will attempt to tame Bedford Speedway on Sunday evening, April 15 - the oldest active dirt track in the state of Pennsylvania.

Honoring the late Bedford Speedway promoter, the Roy Morral Classic will headline action at the Bedford Fairgrounds half-mile on Sunday evening; the first and only appearance by the traveling All Stars in 2018. Midwesterner, “Blackjack” Brian Brown, defeated the All Stars during their most recent visit in September, holding back Findlay, Ohio's Caleb Helms and Australia native, James McFadden, at the final checkers.

Fans who are unable to make the journey to Central Pennsylvania for the All Star tripleheader are invited to tune-in live via Speed Shift TV. A pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase during all three All Star events beginning with the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway. Those interested should visit Speed Shift TV on the Web at www.speedshifttv.com.

Williams Grove Speedway will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 13. The All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 6:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 7 p.m. Those seeking additional news and information should visit Williams Grove Speedway live on the Web at www.williamsgrove.com.

Port Royal Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5:40 p.m. For further details, please visit Port Royal Speedway online at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Bedford Speedway will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. The All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps following at 6 p.m. Other information such as general admission gate times and ticket prices can be found at the official online home of Bedford Speedway: www.bedfordspeedway.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

All Stars cancel Atomic Speedway visit; Attica Spring Nationals event rescheduled for Friday, April 20

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 4, 2018) - Saturated grounds, expected additional precipitation, and early forecasts predicting extremely cold temperatures during the upcoming weekend have forced All Star, Atomic Speedway and Attica Raceway Park officials to cancel the upcoming weekend schedule. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 visit to Attica Raceway Park slated for Saturday, April 7, has been rescheduled for Friday, April 20. The Atomic Speedway visit scheduled for Friday, April 6, will not be rescheduled.

The rescheduled Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Fisher Performance at Attica will kick-off with pit gates opening at 4 pm on April 20th. Additional news and updates will be posted online at www.atticaracewaypark.com in the coming days.

The 2018 championship points season for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will now commence with a trio of events in Pennsylvania beginning with the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, April 13. The Keith Kauffman Classic at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” will follow on Saturday, April 14, all capped off with the Roy Morral Classic at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, April 15. All three events will award $5,000 top prizes.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will make a total of 13 appearances in the Keystone State during the 2018 season, 10 of which on Pennsylvania Posse real estate.

More information pertaining to the upcoming Central Pennsylvania triple-header will be posted in the near future. Fans are encouraged to check back online at www.allstarsprint.com for further details.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 welcomes 20 full-time travelers in 2018

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 29, 2018) - Arguably one of the most competitive fields ever assembled under the All Star banner, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will be led by 20 full-time travelers in 2018, each chasing the $50,000 top prize that will be awarded at the end of the near-nine month journey that includes 49 full-point events stretched across eight states.

Representing hometowns from coast to coast, countless victories, and an array of track and series championships, the 2018 All Star Circuit of Champions roster is talented and diverse, sure to challenge all opposing competition throughout their tour of the Midwest and Northeast.

“We are all very excited to unveil the 2018 All Star roster,” Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, said. “It's hard to look down at the list of committed drivers and comprehend how much talent and potential is really there. All of the names on this list are certainly recognizable, some with a multitude of wins and accomplishments. I'm excited about all of the young talent represented, also, each eager to get out on the road and show race fans what they are capable of doing. This certainly says a lot about where we are today, as well as the future of the All Stars.”

All full-time drivers will be eligible for membership benefits in 2018 which includes the season-ending championship point fund. The top-15 member teams will receive their earned share of the championship fund so long as competitors enter at least 80% of the completed events and do not participate in any non-All Star events that occur on the same dates as 2018 All Star events.

Leading the All Star charge comprised of eight returning teams and 12 newcomers is six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 champion - Alvada, Ohio's Chad Kemenah.

2018 Returning All Stars:

Chad Kemenah - Hunter Racing - No. 10H:
Needing little introduction, defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titlist, Chad Kemenah, is on the hunt for a record-breaking seventh Series championship in 2018, and a potential third consecutive for car owner, Rob Hunter. Kemenah's consistency has been unmatched during All Star competition over the last two seasons, earning a combined 70 top-ten finishes since the beginning of 2016. The six-time champion earned victories on three separate occasions in 2017, also amassing 18 podium runs including a stretch of six consecutive during the month of June. The Ohio native owns 34-career victories during All Star competition, also earning a pair of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket championships over the course of his storied career.

Max Stambaugh - Max Stambaugh Racing - No. 5M:
“Mad Max” Stambaugh took the All Star Circuit of Champions scene by storm in 2017. Paired with Ray Marshall Motorsports, the Elida, Ohio, native earned Rookie of the Year honors with the traveling All Stars, accumulating 13 top-ten finishes and qualifying for 40 main events. A former NRA Sprint Invader turned All Star, Stambaugh highlighted his Rookie of the Year run with a podium performance at the world-renowned Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Stambaugh will pilot his family-owned No. 5M in 2018.

Caleb Helms - Helms Racing - No. 17:
Findlay, Ohio's Caleb Helms has been a staple on the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail for several seasons. Finishing fifth in the final championship standings in 2017, Helms, paired with veteran crew chief, Andy Potter, earned 12 top-ten finishes during Series competition last season, an increase from six top-ten finishes a year prior, finally crossing into the win column during competition at Wayne County (Ohio) Speedway over Labor Day weekend. The first-ever All Star victory earned Helms a $10,000 payday; the largest victory of his young career.

Brandon Spithaler - Brandon Spithaler Racing - No. 22:
Former Lernerville Speedway track champion, Brandon Spithaler, will return to All Star Circuit of Champions competition in 2018 after joining for the first time in 2017. The Evans City, Pa., native was a rookie front-runner during his inaugural season, finishing second in the final Rookie of the Year standings behind Max Stambaugh, as well as sixth in the overall championship standings. Spithaler's run of six top-ten finishes was accomplished during 32 main event starts, highlighting his season with a podium performance at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York.

John Garvin - Liz Matus Racing - No. 51:
Former dirt late model hotshot turned sprint car racer, John Garvin, the hired gun for Liz Matus Racing, will travel with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for a second consecutive season in 2018. Climbing a ladder of improvement as the season progressed, the Sarver, Pa., native finished ninth in the final championship standings in 2017, amassing a trio of top-ten finishes in 18 feature starts. Garvin's late model career included championship runner-up finishes at the famed Lernerville Speedway.

Tyler Esh - Esh Racing - No. 35:
For the second time in as many years, Lancaster, Pennsylvania's Tyler Esh, rejoining his brother and car owner, Travis Esh, will hit the road with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, hoping to add to an All Star resume that includes three top-ten finishes, one inside the top-five, during 29 main event starts. Although sidelined by injury during the last few weeks of the 2017 season, Tyler Esh and Esh Racing persevered and fulfilled their All Star commitments with car owner, Travis Esh, behind the wheel, ending the season tenth in the title chase.

Jordan Mackison - Mackison Racing - No. 1080:
An All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year contender in 2017, York, Pennsylvania's Jordan Mackison is ready to embark on the All Star trail once again in 2018, continuing his trek toward a first-ever All Star main event victory. Jordan Mackison, who will return to the cockpit of the Triple J Specialities No. 1080, finished one position shy of a top-ten spot in the final All Star championship standings, earning 18 main event starts in the process.

Hunter Mackison - Mackison Racing - No. 95:
Representing York, Pa., Hunter Mackison returns to the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 in 2018 with a full season of competition under his belt. Accompanied on the road by his brother and teammate, Jordan Mackison, Hunter will pilot the Triple J Specialties No. 95 during his second attempt at an All Star campaign, working to outperform his 2017 statistics that included 16 feature starts.

2018 New All Stars:

Aaron Reutzel - Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports - No. 87
Representing the Lone Star State, Aaron Reutzel brings a stout resume to All Star competition in 2018. An ASCS national champion in 2015, as well as a former Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year Award winner, and hard charger, the Clute, Texas, native has since joined forces with Josh Baughman to form Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports and will now aim for an All Star Circuit of Champions title in 2018. Although limited action with the Series last season, Reutzel earned two top-ten finishes during four main event attempts.

Ayrton Olsen - Ayrton Olsen Racing - No. 71
Seventeen-year-old Ayrton Olsen brings a dose of young talent to the All Star roster this season. The Indianapolis native, who launched his racing career within the micro sprint and quarter midget ranks, will work to solidify his name in the All Star Circuit of Champions record books by earning a first-ever All Star main event victory in 2018.

Cale Conley - Dave Jessup Racing - No. 7K
Representing the Mountain State, Cale Conley and Ohio-based car owner, Dave Jessup, will tackle the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule for the first time during the upcoming season. The Vienna, W.Va., native has yet to earn an All Star Circuit of Champions victory, but during a part-time schedule with America's Series in 2017, Conley and the Dave Jessup Racing No. 7K accumulated a pair of top-five finishes during 13 main event starts. Like many others in 2018, Conley will hunt for Rookie of the Year honors with the All Star Circuit of Champions, as well as an overall Series championship.

Carl Bowser - Chiappelli Motorsports - No. 98:
For the first time in his career, Sarver, Pennsylvania's Carl Bowser will hit the highway full-time with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, searching for Rookie of the Year honors with the traveling sprint car series, as well as a first-ever All Star victory. Bowser, who will pilot the Chiappelli Motorsports No. 98 in 2018, is a two-time Lernerville Speedway track champion, as well as a multi-time winner throughout the local, Western Pennsylvania circuit.

Carson Macedo - Joe Gaerte Racing - No. 3G
Lemoore, California's Carson Macedo has big plans in 2018, one of which earning an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 title. Macedo, who earned an All Star victory in 2017 during competition at Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway, is a former King of the West Series champion for Tarlton Racing, now joining the familiar Joe Gaerte Racing No. 3G for a full-on All Star assault during the upcoming season. Although participating in a partial schedule with the All Stars in 2017, Macedo racked-up one victory and six top-five finishes in just 19 feature starts.

Dave Blaney - Premier Motorsports - No. 70
Dave Blaney's racing resume is extensive. The Ohio native, now residing in North Carolina, is a former World of Outlaws champion, a NASCAR Cup Series regular, and will now join the All Star Circuit of Champions full-time in 2018, working to become an All Star champion while at the helm of the Premier Motorsports No. 70. Certainly no stranger to All Star competition, the brother of six-time Series champion, Dale Blaney, owns 48 victories with the All Star Circuit of Champions, most recently scoring a victory at the highbanks of Atomic Speedway in August. Although never earning a prior All Star championship, Dave Blaney is the 1989 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion.

Jac Haudenschild - Haudenschild Racing - No. 3
A name certainly synonymous with sprint car racing, the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild will bring a new level of excitement to the All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail in 2018, working to pad an impressive racing resume that includes 30 All Star main event victories at 18 different facilities, 10 of which accomplished at The Big E - Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Piloting the Haudenschild Racing No. 3 for the upcoming season, the Wooster, Ohio, native will work to earn an All Star title; one of very few accomplishments that Haudenschild has yet to earn behind the wheel of a sprint car.

Joey Saldana - Rudeen Racing - No. 26
Once again, the “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana is a full-time All Star, but this time in control of the Washington-based, Rudeen Racing No. 26. Spending a number of seasons as a full-time All Star before making the transition to World of Outlaws competition, Saldana is one of the most accomplished All Stars in Series history, earning 74 victories across 33 different facilities, first finding victory lane in 1992. In addition to his impressive collection of victories, the Brownsburg, Ind., native also owns a pair of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket championships; the first in 1997 and again in 1999.

Max McGhee - Sam McGhee Motorsports - No. 11
Continuing his transition from the non-wing ranks to winged sprint car competition, Camby, Indiana's Max McGhee will join the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018 with the intent to claim Rookie of the Year honors, as well as a first-ever Series victory. McGhee, who will wheel the Sam McGhee Motorsports No. 11 during his outings with America's Series, entered action with the All Star Circuit of Champions on two occasions in 2017, one of which during the annual Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon (Ohio) Speedway.

Parker Price-Miller - Destiny Motorsports - No. 4
A Kokomo, Ind., native with plenty of speed, as well as a diverse racing resume, Parker Price-Miller and Destiny Motorsports will hunt for an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 title in 2018. Although never completing a full season with America's Series, Price-Miller owns one victory during All Star competition (Wayne County Speedway, Ohio), accumulating five top-ten finishes in 12 main event starts in 2017.

Paul McMahan - Tom Buch Racing - No. 13
The 1999 All Star Rookie of the Year Award winner, Paul McMahan will center his attention back on the Northeast and Midwest in 2018, piloting the Tom Buch-owned No. 13 on a full-time basis with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1. The Nashville native via Elk Grove, Calif., has three All Star victories to his credit, last visiting victory lane with America's Series during the 2002 season. Although joining the All Star Circuit of Champions on a very limited basis in 2017, McMahan accomplished a trio of top-ten finishes in just five main event starts.

Trevor Baker - T-Rev Performance - No. 45
Shreve, Ohio's Trevor Baker will attempt to permanently etch his name in the All Star Circuit of Champions history books in 2018, chasing an All Star Rookie of the Year title, as well as a first-ever feature win. The pilot of the T-Rev Performance No. 45 is still young in terms of experience, but the potential is high, already claiming a win behind the wheel of a 410 cubic inch sprint car during weekly competition at Wayne County (Ohio) Speedway.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2018, MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the official television home of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast eight high-profile events.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 welcomes 2018 Series partners

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 28, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 is pleased to welcome over 20 new and returning partners for the 2018 season. Their support will fuel a schedule consisting of 49 full-point programs, 54 events in total when including the five non-point events contested in Florida during the early weeks of February, visiting over 30 facilities in nine states. The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue competition on Friday evening, April 6, at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio; the first full-point event of the 2018 season.

Arctic Cat returns in 2018 as the title sponsor. Arctic Cat, purchased last year by Textron, Inc., represents the snow mobile division under the Textron Specialized Vehicles unit. The Textron Off Road division includes ATVs and side by side vehicles. With the intent to develop a sturdy connection with devoted race fans, Arctic Cat and Textron Off Road will promote their product lines through displays that will be on hand during select events throughout the season. Arctic Cat and Textron Off Road representatives will give fans an opportunity to see new product line, as well as learn about special sales and savings.

As previously announced, Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, is now the exclusive and official motor oil supplier of Tony Stewart's Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, joining the Series as the presenting sponsor for the 2018 season. Where many people see a race track, Mobil 1 sees an R&D platform, and that commitment to testing the latest Mobil 1 products in the most extreme conditions will be showcased during every ASCoC race. Mobil 1 provides a full line of products for racers including track-use only Mobil 1 Racing oil which features double the zinc versus regular street oils, including Mobil 1 5W-30, that have won the world's most extreme endurance contests, and diesel truck oils which are trusted by many of the world's leading heavy-duty equipment manufacturers. That means that no matter what kind of vehicle you use to tow your race car to an ASCoC race, what you and your family drive at home, or what kind of engine powers you to a victory, Mobil 1 has you covered.

WIX Filters, an innovator in filtration products, is now the official oil filter of the All Star Circuit of Champions and will support one of two dashes during the 2018 season. WIX's product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications.

“There is a tremendous amount of support behind the All Stars Circuit of Champions in 2018. We couldn't be more excited,” Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions, said. “I'm thrilled to welcome Mobil 1 and WIX Filters to the All Star Circuit of Champions this season. They join a very long list of dedicated partners who give our Series the potential to reach new levels. I'm confident 2018 will be above the rest.”

2018 Series Partners:

Series Title Sponsor: Arctic Cat

Series Presenting Sponsor: Mobil 1

Series Tire Sponsor: Hoosier

Contingency Sponsors: Daido Metal, Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance

Heat Race Sponsors: Ford Performance, Hunt Brother Pizza, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Dash Sponsors: JE Pistons, WIX Filters

Hot Laps Sponsors: State Water Heaters

B-Main Sponsor: Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Sponsor: Cometic Gasket

Official Television Partner: MAVTV Motorsports Network

Driver's Meeting Sponsor: EMi

Official Radio Communications Partner: Racing Electronics

Additional Series Partners: Elliott's Custom Trailers, Kear's Speed Shop, Simpson Race Products, Kistler Racing Engines, Schoenfeld Headers, Donovan Engineering, Chalk Stix, Sharp Advantage Safety Products, Jake's Carts, and MyRacePass.

Title Sponsor - Arctic Cat

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Presenting Sponsor - Mobil 1

About Mobil 1:
The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

Series Tire Sponsor - Hoosier Tire

About Hoosier Tire:
Hoosier Racing Tire is the official and exclusive tire supplier of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions! Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest manufacturer of racing tires in the world with distributors located both domestically and worldwide. Visit the brand new HoosierTire.com website for the best in hats, shirts and all Hoosier apparel. Receive special offers and stay up-to-date with their weekly promotions by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @HoosierTire

Main Event Contingency Award Sponsor - Daido Engine Bearings

About Daido:
Daido Metal produces Original Equipment automotive engine bearings for the most recognizable brands around the world and is also a leading producer of engine bearings in every other engine market from power sports to marine and off-highway heavy machinery. Daido is a leader in race engine bearings serving all major global race series and the race engine builder market, including the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. The same technology that has helped power winners at Daytona, Indy, Le Mans and Monte Carlo is used in every bearing made for stock block race engines across America. For more information, visit www.daidometal.com.

Fast Time Contingency Award Sponsor - Lincoln Electric

About Lincoln Electric:
We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful. For more information, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.

Hard Charger Contingency Sponsor - MSD Performance

About MSD:
MSD products are the finest ignition components you can install on your car whether it's a daily driver, dirt tracker, 4-wheel drive, a seven second Pro Stock car or Big Foot. MSD is your exclusive performance ignition company and we thank you for your interest and support.

Heat Race Sponsor - Ford Performance

About Ford Performance:
Ford's racing program is part of the Ford Performance organization based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for major racing operations globally, including NASCAR (Monster Energy Cup Series, XFINITY Series, Camping World Truck Series), IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, Chinese Touring Car Championship, Formula Drift, Formula Ford (Formula Four), and NHRA Funny Car and sportsman drag racing. In addition. The organization also oversees the development and marketing of Ford's racing engines and performance parts, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing's activities, please visit www.fordperformance.com, www.facebook/FordPerformance, Ford Performance on Instagram and @FordPerformance on Twitter.

Heat Race Sponsor - Hunt Brothers Pizza

About Hunt Brothers Pizza:
With more than 7,500 locations in 28 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation's largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Perfect for today's on-the-go lifestyle, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers original and thin crust pizzas with All Toppings No Extra Charge®, Breakfast Pizza, Wings, and WingBites®. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Hunt Brothers Pizza is family owned and operated with more than 25 years of experience in offering all of the food products, marketing programs, equipment and training for convenience stores to operate their own turnkey pizza program.

Heat Race Sponsor - All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads

About All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads:
Since 1986, All Pro Cylinder Heads has successfully produced the absolute best small block Chevrolet, LS Gen 3 and W9RP Mopar cylinder heads available. Developed for top engine builders worldwide, the family owned business of Bob and Susie Williams is proud to manufacture all American made cylinder heads in Johnstown, Ohio. The dedicated staff at All Pro supplies powerful parts to a majority of champions in series such as the All Star Circuit of Champions, PA Posse, World of Outlaws, LSX Drag Radial, Off Road Baja 1000 and many more. All Pro is honored to serve the best customers in the business with the highest quality parts and Service possible. For more information, visit All Pro online at www.allproheads.com.

Dash Sponsor - JE Pistons

About JE Pistons:
With 70 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in forged racing pistons. JE offers the largest selection of off-the-shelf racing pistons for all popular engine combinations. JE also has the quickest lead time for custom pistons in the industry. In a rush? - JE offers expedited services that can complete your custom piston order in only five days. If you demand the highest quality American-made pistons for your race engine, call JE Pistons today, or visit online at www.jepistons.com.

Dash Sponsor – WIX Filters

About WIX Filters:
Since 1939, WIX Filters has been an innovator in filtration products. WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands, WIX's product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit www.wixfilters.com or any of our social channels: Facebook Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.

Hot Laps Sponsor - State Water Heaters

About State Water Heaters:
In 1946, State Water Heaters was founded by Herbert Lindahl, Sr. as a small entrepreneurial company producing coal and wood-burning stoves in a garage in Nashville, Tennessee. In the years that followed, State expanded and became a leader in the water heating industry, through steadfast commitments to seeking new materials, new technology and innovative engineering techniques. When it comes to building durability into a product, nobody does it like State. Learn more at www.statewaterheaters.com.

B-Main Sponsor - Classic Ink USA Screenprinting & Embroidery

About Classic Ink USA:
Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery is constantly testing the limits of custom racewear and specialized embroidery. Headquartered in Western Pennsylvania, Classic Ink holds the highest standard, maximizing your return, as well as the ultimate customer satisfaction. From "Track Swag" fan wear to "Quick Crew" crew wear, Classic Ink has you covered. Their dedicated staff and graphic design team will be sure to keep your race team, and your fans, looking sharp on and off the racing surface. Contact Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery today and get your race team ahead of the competition. Visit www.classicinkusa.com. That's Classic Ink; "at the track and on your back!"

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Sponsor- Cometic Gasket

About Cometic Gasket:
Cometic Gasket is the Official Gasket of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Cometic is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic gaskets are must-haves for championship-winning teams across the globe. Cometic Gaskets are proudly made in the USA. For more information, log on to www.cometic.com. Cometic Gasket. Sealing championships since 1989.

Official Television Partner: MAVTV Motorsports Network

About MAVTV Motorsports Network:
MAVTV Motorsports Network is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, the AMA Pro Motocross series, and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). But MAVTV also covers a multitude of grassroot racing from the US and across the globe including drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between plus a package of automotive reality and custom build shows. If it has a motor, it's on MAVTV. For more information, visit www.mavtv.com

Driver's Meeting Sponsor - EMi

About EMi:
Beginner to professional, EMi equips race teams with chassis, components, and knowledge to win races. Building Sprint Cars, Midgets, Lightning Sprints, and Micros, EMi's dedicated sales and technical support staff are ready to assist you. Visit www.speedwaymotors.com/featured/eagle-motorsports to begin your #EMinent journey.

Radio Communications Partner - Racing Electronics

About Racing Electronics:
Racing Electronics is the worldwide leader in two-way communications equipment for motorsports drivers, teams, series, venues, and fans, as well as the exclusive provider of FanVision technology to NASCAR, NHRA and Red Bull Global Rallycross. Racing Electronics offers reliable, industry-tested equipment and best-in-class customer service throughout the motorsports industry. Founded in New Jersey in 1988, Racing Electronics has called Concord, N.C., home since 2005. For more information, visit www.racingelectronics.com.

Series Sponsor - Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts

About Elliott's:
Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts, also carrying Haulmark Toter Homes, Bolt Trucks and Haulmark Trailers, is a full service facility carrying new and used trailers. Trailer lines available include United, Featherlite, Cobra, Intech, and Cargo Mate. Elliott's is also an authorized EZ-GO golfcart dealer. They offer repair and service on all of their products, as well as carry a large line of parts and accessories. Elliott's has been in the trailer business since 1995 and a golfcart dealer since 2004, serving areas all over the world. Contact Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts today at www.elliottstc.com.

Series Sponsor - Kear's Speed Shop

About Kear's Speed Shop:
Kear's Speed Shop out of Tiffin, Ohio, has been in the racing business since 1969, serving teams all over the United States. For more information, visit Kear's Speed Shop live on the Web at www.kearsspeedshop.com, or call today at 419-448-9551.

Series Sponsor – Simpson Race Products

About Simpson:
Founded in 1959 and based in New Braunfels, TX, Simpson is the leading provider of critical motorsports safety equipment. Backed by best-in-class technical expertise, the Company has built a loyal following in the motorsports community among both professional and amateur drivers. Simpson's comprehensive selection of advanced safety products includes head and neck restraints, helmets, racing suits, seat belts, off road vehicle seats, window nets, parachutes, racing gloves and footwear. In addition to the respected Simpson brand, the Company portfolio includes the leading HANS brand of advanced head and neck restraints and Stilo racing and rally helmets and electronics.

Series Sponsor - Kistler Engines

About Kistler:
Kistler Engines was established in 1993 and builds lightweight, high-performance racing engines with a commitment to quality. We pride ourselves in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for sprint cars (410 c.i., 360 c.i. & 305 c.i.), as well as, late models & midgets. Kistler Engines has also earned a great reputation for our service among professional race teams due to our quick turnaround time on rebuilds.

Series Sponsor - Schoenfeld Headers

About Schoenfeld:
Founded in 1974 by Don Schoenfeld, Schoenfeld Headers is the world's largest manufacturer of circle-track headers, specializing in a variety of high-quality exhaust parts, including turn-downs, extensions, tubing bends and elbows, race mufflers, insert mufflers, mandrel bends, exhaust reducers, header gaskets, and more. Schoenfeld Headers is based in Van Buren, Arkansas. We truly make exhaust applications for anything with an engine. From mini sprints to sprint cars, midgets and late models, dirt or asphalt, all the way up through the world of truck and tractor pulling and marine as well. Schoenfeld has a system for your needs, including muscle and passenger cars. Schoenfeld Headers also has state of the art CNC bending and welding equipment, as well as a state of the art chassis dyno facility. Therefore, our quality and craftsmanship are second to none, making them the most popular name in racing headers. We remain committed to the Saturday night racer, providing the very best in “Performance, Quality, and Value”

Series Sponsor - Donovan Engineering

About Donovan Engineering:
Donovan Engineering Corporation has been making aluminum engine blocks since 1971 with the Donovan 417 which was based on the 1958 Chrysler 392 Hemi. Since then, the state-of-the-art facility has provided engine builders around the world with aluminum engine blocks based on the small block Chevy, big block Chevy, Model-D, and the 417 Hemi. For more information, please visit Donovan live on the Web at www.donovanengines.com.

Series Sponsor – Chalk Stix

About Chalk Stix:
Chalk Racing Products has taken pride in supplying racers and teams with premium quality racing products for the last 30+ years. Our climate-controlled facility stocks all of the products that are required to build a sprint car from the ground up. We can also order custom or unique products and have them shipped directly to the customer quickly and efficiently. We are constantly innovating new products that set high industry standards in the sprint car racing world and we take pride in every project that we pursue. With over 30 years of experience in the dirt track racing industry, a full service machine shop in house, and a great selection of stocked sprint car products, we have brought them all together to exceed the customer's every need.

Series Sponsor – Sharp Advantage Safety Products

About Sharp Advantage:
Sharp Advantage Safety Products specializes in building the most professional, custom-fit, high impact safe seat inserts that are designed to be used in a standard aluminum or carbon seat chosen from the manufacturer of your choice. We offer a knowledgeable staff that uses the latest and lightest materials to produce an insert that is made from high impact, energy absorbing, crushable foam, filling the void between the competitor and the seat. For more information, visit Sharp Advantage Safety Products online at www.sharpadvantagesafetyproducts.com.

Series Sponsor - Jake's Carts

About Jake's Carts:
Jake's Golf Carts, “America's Home for Custom Carts” is a proud golf cart provider for the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions. Jake's has proudly supported both local and national dirt track racing for over 20 years. Did you know Jake's ship carts nationwide and offers financing for as low as 0%? If you are in the market for a golf cart give Jake's a call and mention the All-Star Circuit of Champions for a special racing discount or you can check them out at www.jakesgolfcarts.com.

Series Website – MyRacePass

About MyRacePass:
Celebrating their 10-year anniversary, MyRacePass has grown to become The Ultimate Racing Resource for any fan, driver, track, series or sponsor for grassroots motorsports. With over 400 organizations throughout the United States using MyRacePass, for Race Management and Promotions, fans and drivers have a one-stop shop to follow detailed information regarding certain race events. The new MyRacePass app, free to download on either Google Play or the App Store, is certainly one of the best resources for the avid motorsports enthusiast. Packed with event information, entry lists, event tickets, apparel, schedules, results, lineups, points standings and even Live Timing and Scoring, the MyRacePass app is your resource to follow your track or series. For more information about the new MyRacePass app, please visit www.MyRacePass.com/app. Follow MyRacePass via their website, www.MyRacePass.com as well as all the popular Social Media channels at MyRacePass. #TeamMRP #GetTheApp

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 Announces 2018 Schedule Changes

Millstream and McKean County events cancelled, Atomic, Attica, and Waynesfield add dates

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 12, 2018) - Since its initial release just before Thanksgiving, the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule has undergone a number of changes, one of which involving Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

All three previously scheduled events at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Oh., have been cancelled. Despite the loss, two out of the three events have been replaced including the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale.

Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, already hosting the All Star Circuit of Champions twice in 2018 including the point-season opener on Friday, April 6, will host the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale, paying $10,000, on Saturday, June 23. In total, the Atomic highbanks will feature All Star competition twice during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, first welcoming the All Stars on Wednesday, June 20. The Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale will be known as the Rick Ferkel Classic.

Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Oh., arguably one of the most exciting dirt ovals on the circuit, will get a second All Star Circuit of Champions date in 2018 replacing the cancelled Millstream Speedway appearance scheduled for Sunday, May 27. The added Waynesfield Raceway Park date will be known as the Bob Hampshire Classic.

Shane Helms will lead the promotion of both the Atomic Speedway Speedweek finale and the Waynesfield event on May 27.

“I appreciate the support of the Brad (McCown) and Greg (Shobe) on getting these events back on the schedule after cancelling our Millstream dates,” said Shane Helms. “I'm looking forward to both events in May and June. Thank you to everyone that has helped make this happen.”

The All Star visit to Millstream Speedway scheduled for Monday, September 3 - Labor Day - will not be replaced. Instead, Wayne County Speedway will utilize Monday night as a rain date for their annual Pete Jacobs Memorial program on Sunday, September 2.

As previously mentioned on social media, Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Oh., added an All Star Circuit of Champions program to their 2018 schedule, padding an already impressive Labor Day/Attica Ambush weekend slate with a second visit by the All Stars on Friday, August 31. The Friday night program, also awarding a $5,000 top prize, will act as the preamble for the highly anticipated Dirt Classic Ohio on Saturday, September 1.

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., will utilize a rain date of Friday, June 1, for their event scheduled for Friday, May 4. If the rain date is needed, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will try to find a neighboring facility to schedule an event for Saturday, June 2.

The visit to McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, Pa., scheduled for Sunday, July 8, has also been removed from the schedule.

Forty-nine events remain on the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule, all accumulating points toward the 2018 All Star championship. Currently, 20 teams will be traveling full-time with “America's Series” during the upcoming season. With Florida events not accumulating points toward the overall Series championship, the Atomic Speedway visit on Friday, April 6, will officially kick-off the 2018 championship chase.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat's snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1: The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Donny Schatz goes two-for-two with the All Stars at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 8, 2018) - For the second time in as many days, Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, officially sweeping All Star Circuit of Champions competition at Volusia Speedway Park during the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals.

Schatz’s route to victory on Thursday evening was just as impressive as the night before, ultimately diminishing a near-straightaway lead held by Chad Kemenah at the midpoint of the 30-lap program. The rally earned the now 18-time All Star winner another $5,000 payday, crossing under the final checkers by a margin of victory equaling 2.439 seconds over Kemenah and Kasey Kahne Racing’s Brad Sweet.

“We had an awesome race car,” said Donny Schatz, pilot of the Tony Stewart-Curb/Agajanian Racing, Textron Off Road-backed, No. 15. “It’s good to have Rick [Warner] here with us tonight. It feels good to have the entire team together. We are definitely hitting on all eight cylinders right now.”

Schatz started from the pole position and led the first eight circuits before feeling any pressure from those racing behind him. Kemenah, who started fourth on the main event grid, worked his way to the back bumper of the defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, eventually driving underneath Schatz as the pair battled through turns one and two on lap nine.

Even with lapped traffic starting to intensify, Kemenah powered to a commanding lead, jumping ahead by a near-straightaway advantage as the leaders raced passed the crossed flags. As the laps clicked down, Schatz started to come back to life, diminishing Kemenah’s advantage in traffic to less than a second by lap 22. By lap 25, Schatz was back in command, utilizing the topside of the speedway to cruise around Kemenah as the pair raced through turns one and two.

From that point forward, it was all Donny Schatz, rapidly gaining an advantage through traffic that stretched to nearly three seconds when the final checkers flew. Kemenah held on to finish second, followed by Brad Sweet, David Gravel, and Kyle Larson.

“I really didn’t know what to expect with the track. I was trying to play it cautious,” Schatz explained, who was weary about the reworked racing surface. “I didn’t want to go to the top until I knew it was going to hold me. I got to traffic and really couldn’t move around and that’s when [Chad Kemenah] got by us. By that time, I knew I had to bide my time and be patient with what the track was going to do. We ended up getting him back in traffic and that’s what it takes; being able to race through traffic like that. It definitely helped to be close to the front tonight.”

“Sometimes leading isn’t the place to be, I guess,” Chad Kemenah said, pilot of the Hunter Racing, Bonnell’s Rod Shop, No. 10H. “When you have to get beat by [Donny Schatz] it makes things a little bit better. The way I got around him was the same way I got beat. I just thought I had nothing to lose. I could see that he was hung up behind the lapped cars and I kinda held my breath and ended up getting around him. But when you get to traffic, you have to pick and choose the right lanes. Somebody that is that good behind you is probably going to pick the lane that you’re not in.”

“I had a good feeling before I left home,” Schatz continued. “My trainer said I was in ‘ass kickin’ mode’ so I want to thank him for that.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will not return to competition until Friday, April 6, when the Series invades Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. “America’s Series” last visited the southern Ohio highbanks on August 26 with the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney picking up the $10,000 top prize. It was Blaney’s first-ever All Star victory at Atomic Speedway, ultimately raising his Series win total to 48 since first visiting victory lane in 1983.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the upcoming visit to Atomic Speedway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - Thursday, February 8: 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 32 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Donny Schatz - 14.167 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 13.814 seconds (3rd Quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Kasey Kahne All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Donny Schatz Mobil 1 Heat #4: Kerry Madsen JE Pistons Dash #1: Donny Schatz Wix Filters Dash #2: Joey Saldana Classic Ink USA B-Main: Sheldon Haudenschild Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Donny Schatz MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: David Gravel [+5] (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 1K-Kyle Larson, 13.975; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 14.009; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.062; 4. 4K-Kasey Kahne, 14.085; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.12; 6. 18-Ian Madsen, 14.174; 7. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.228; 8. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.451

Group (B) 1. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.759; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 13.888; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.929; 4. 26-Joey Saldana, 14.124; 5. 19-Brent Marks, 14.321; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 14.468; 7. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.49; 8. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 14.703

Group ( C ) 1. 9-Daryn Pittman, 13.822; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 13.868; 3. 5-David Gravel, 13.884; 4. 15-Donny Schatz, 14; 5. 83-Cory Eliason, 14.208; 6. 2-Shane Stewart, 14.311; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.345; 8. 51-John Garvin, 14.571

Group (D) 1. 21-Brian Brown, 13.66; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.814; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.891; 4. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.915; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.94; 6. 44-Trey Starks, 14.007; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich, 14.509; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 99.991

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 4K-Kasey Kahne [1]; 2. 1K-Kyle Larson [4]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu [7]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [4]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 5. 19-Brent Marks [5]; 6. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [7]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 2. 5-David Gravel [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 4. 9-Daryn Pittman [4]; 5. 83-Cory Eliason [5]; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser [7]; 7. 2-Shane Stewart [6]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [6]; 7. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 2. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [3]; 4. 1K-Kyle Larson [4]; 5. 5-David Gravel [1]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 26-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 5. 4K-Kasey Kahne [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 3. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser [5]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 8. 51-John Garvin [10]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 10. 2-Shane Stewart [7]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 4. 5-David Gravel [9]; 5. 1K-Kyle Larson [7]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [8]; 7. 26-Joey Saldana [2]; 8. 13-Paul McMahan [3]; 9. 27-Greg Hodnett [11]; 10. 49X-Tim Shaffer [14]; 11. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 12. 9-Daryn Pittman [13]; 13. 18-Ian Madsen [15]; 14. 4K-Kasey Kahne [10]; 15. 19-Brent Marks [19]; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [16]; 17. 83-Cory Eliason [18]; 18. 14-Tony Stewart [17]; 19. 70-Dave Blaney [22]; 20. 4-Parker Price-Miller [23]; 21. 44-Trey Starks [24]; 22. 7K-Cale Conley [12]; 23. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [21]; 24. 48-Danny Dietrich [20] Lap Leaders: Donny Schatz [1-8], Chad Kemenah [9-24], Donny Schatz [25-30]

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Donny Schatz charges from 12th to win at Volusia Speedway Park

DIRTcar Nationals action continues later today

BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 8, 2018) - Mounting an impressive hard charge to the front, Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz led the final nine circuits on Wednesday evening to claim $5,000 during the opening night of the sprint car segment of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park.

The victory, Schatz’s eighth during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition at the Barberville half-mile, occurred in fantastic fashion, advancing forward from 12th on the feature grid during a non-stop 30-lapper to cross under the final checkers 1.079 seconds ahead of Kasey Kahne Racing's Brad Sweet and CJB Motorsports’ David Gravel.

“These guys did a great job,” Schatz explained, pilot of the Textron Off Road, Ford Performance-backed, No. 15. “This team has been strong for a long time. It feels good to get that first win out of the way. We wish Rick [Warner] could be here tonight. Maybe at the end of the week he will be. He does so much for this race team. We’re glad to get it done for him tonight.”

Wasting little time, Schatz advanced into a top-five position as early as lap nine, soon challenging six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, and Brad Sweet for the point position. The defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion solidified the runner-up spot by lap 13, then setting his focus on race leader, Brad Sweet, who led all but one lap during the first 21 circuits of the 30-lap program. Schatz made his first official bid for the top spot on lap 22 and made it stick, ultimately driving underneath Sweet at the entrance of turn one and surviving a drag race down the backstretch and into the entrance of turn three.

“I don’t know that we got as close as it looked,” Schatz explained. “It may have looked close to the fans, but Brad [Sweet] and I had a few city blocks between us. The track locked down and I didn’t really expect it to lock down that quick. If I would have been in a different position when it did lock down, I would have been in trouble. I was really struggling at the end. It’s just the way some days are. The dynamics of the dirt are always changing.”

“When the track gets rubber like that, when you get caught one lane out it feels like ice, but if you are in the groove then it feels like there are spikes in your tires. Unfortunately, I slipped out of the groove and it cost us,” Brad Sweet explained. “We got better and better and better every time we hit the track tonight. This is a new team with a new crew chief. We were searching around a little bit trying to find the perfect balance for this Napa Auto Parts, No. 49 car.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will conclude their 2018 Florida invasion with a second and final appearance at Volusia Speedway Park on February 8, wrapping up the two-day All Star segment of the five-day sprint car stretch of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals. Thursday’s start will raise the All Star appearance total to 88 at the Barberville, Fla., venue continuing a tradition that dates back to February 15, 1983.

Volusia Speedway Park will open pit gates at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 8. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5 p.m. followed by engine heat at 5:30 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit DIRTcar Nationals live on the Web at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - Wednesday, February 7: 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brian Brown - 13.289 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich - 13.570 seconds (6th Quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: David Gravel All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Kyle Larson Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kerry Madsen Mobil 1 Heat #4: Chad Kemenah JE Pistons Dash #1: Chad Kemenah Wix Filters Dash #2: Brad Sweet Classic Ink USA B-Main: Kasey Kahne Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Donny Schatz MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Donny Schatz [+11] (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.38; 2. 5-David Gravel, 13.461; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.57; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.575; 5. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.627; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.885; 7. 822-Ryan Price, 14.327; 8. 27-Greg Hodnett, 99.99; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 99.991

Group (B) 1. 2-Shane Stewart, 13.47; 2. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.472; 3. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.581; 4. 1K-Kyle Larson, 13.657; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 13.734; 6. 83-Cory Eliason, 13.74; 7. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.761; 8. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.824; 9. 51-John Garvin, 14.18

Group ( C ) 1. 21-Brian Brown, 13.413; 2. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.584; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.601; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.724; 5. 4K-Kasey Kahne, 13.7316; 6. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.732; 7. 9-Daryn Pittman, 13.774; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.8

Group (D) 1. 41-Jason Johnson, 13.663; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.678; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.829; 4. 19-Brent Marks, 13.883; 5. 26-Joey Saldana, 13.959; 6. 44-Trey Starks, 13.997; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 14.663; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 99.993

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5-David Gravel [3]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6]; 6. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 7. 40-George Hobaugh [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 1K-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [3]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [2]; 4. 2-Shane Stewart [4]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 6. 83-Cory Eliason [6]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 8. 4-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 9. 51-John Garvin [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 5. 18-Ian Madsen [6]; 6. 9-Daryn Pittman [7]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 8. 4K-Kasey Kahne [5]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 2. 41-Jason Johnson [4]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [1]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 5. 26-Joey Saldana [5]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [6]; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 41-Jason Johnson [4]; 4. 2-Shane Stewart [3]; 5. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 2. 1K-Kyle Larson [1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 5. 5-David Gravel [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4K-Kasey Kahne [2]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 3. 83-Cory Eliason [3]; 4. 9-Daryn Pittman [4]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 7. 4-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 8. 5M-Max Stambaugh [8]; 9. 51-John Garvin [11]; 10. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 11. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 12. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [12]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz [12]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 3. 5-David Gravel [10]; 4. 41-Jason Johnson [5]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen [8]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 8. 19-Brent Marks [13]; 9. 1K-Kyle Larson [4]; 10. 70-Dave Blaney [11]; 11. 21-Brian Brown [6]; 12. 49X-Tim Shaffer [18]; 13. 2-Shane Stewart [7]; 14. 11K-Kraig Kinser [19]; 15. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [9]; 16. 18-Ian Madsen [17]; 17. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [22]; 18. 9-Daryn Pittman [24]; 19. 26-Joey Saldana [20]; 20. 4K-Kasey Kahne [21]; 21. 24-Rico Abreu [14]; 22. 14-Tony Stewart [16]; 23. 83-Cory Eliason [23]; 24. 13-Paul McMahan [15] Lap Leaders: Brad Sweet [1-11], Chad Kemenah [12], Brad Sweet [13-21], Donny Schatz [22-30]

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild goes wire-to-wire against All Stars to claim Bubba Army Winter Nationals finale at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Fla. (February 3, 2018) - For the first time in his career, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild is a winner in the state of Florida, this time earning $5,000 against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 during the third and final night of Bubba Army Winter Nationals competition at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala. The victory raises Haudenschild’s win total to 17 with “America’s Series,” crossing under the final checkers with the “Madman” Kerry Madsen and defending All Star Circuit of Champions champion, Chad Kemenah, in tow.

“That was a blast tonight,” Sheldon Haudenschild said, pilot of the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing entry. “To get through the first week with this NOS Energy, Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing team feels good. They’ve been killing it and we’re having a lot of fun. That is what matters in the end.”

Haudenschild survived a pair of cautions and multiple waves of heavy traffic during his campaign at the front of the running order. Despite traffic, Haudenschild never faltered, extending his advantage to nearly three seconds by the midpoint of the 30-lap program. By the time caution flags flew for the first time on lap 17, Haudenschild’s advantage was over five seconds.

“I knew to get to lapped traffic in a hurry,” Haudenschild explained. “You just have to be careful and get through them really fast. It is definitely tough especially with how narrow turn four gets. I had to take a chance there a couple of times with lapped cars. Luckily it all worked out.”

Caution flags appeared for the second and final time on lap 22 once again erasing a commanding two second lead for the 2017 World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year. The final nine circuits proved to be no distraction for Haudenschild, eventually crossing under the final checkers with a near-two second lead over Kerry Madsen and Chad Kemenah.

“I knew [Kerry Madsen] and [Tim Shaffer] were going to be fast because they’ve been fast all week,” Haudenschild continued. “To beat guys like that feels really good. I wanted to be fast this week and I knew we would be. This team has really good equipment and it is filled with great crew guys. We were able to put it all together.”

Earning a second consecutive runner-up finish aboard the Jackson Nationals, No. 2, the “Madman” Kerry Madsen climbed ahead from sixth on the main event grid, charging to fourth by lap ten before utilizing each of the main event restarts to advance into third and eventually second.

“I’m a little disappointed for us,” Kerry Madsen said. “I think we could have been up there and challenging a little bit harder. We got close at the end, but the laps burned out pretty quick and we ran out of time. Regardless, it was a good run for the team. I want to send out a special thanks to the team and everyone back at the shop.”

For his second MSD Performance Hard Charger Award in three days, Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah picked up 13 positions during the All Star Circuit of Champions finale at Bubba Raceway Park, driving forward from 16th on the feature grid to finish third.

“I had a little driver error there during qualifying that put us behind,” Chad Kemenah explained. “I hated to see that last caution there toward the end. I needed the lapped cars and lapped traffic if I was going to get to the guys ahead of us. We’re not going to complain. This is a really good car and a really good team. We’ll head over to Volusia [Speedway Park] and see how we go.”

With three nights of Bubba Army Winter Nationals competition in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will turn their attention due east and travel across Route 40 for a two-race stint at Volusia Speedway Park. Located approximately 45 minutes west of Daytona Beach, Volusia Speedway Park will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on Wednesday and Thursday, February 7-8, officially kicking-off the five-day sprint car portion of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals.

Volusia Speedway Park will open pit gates at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5 p.m. followed by engine heat at 5:30 p.m., sharp. Those seeking more news and notes should visit the DIRTcar Nationals live on the Web at www.dirtcarnationals.com. An open practice for all sprint car competitors will be conducted on Tuesday evening, February 6.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park - Saturday, February 3: 7th Annual Winter Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Kerry Madsen - 13.484 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 11.773 (2nd Quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Paul McMahan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tyler Clem Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cale Conley Mobil 1 Heat #4: Tim Shaffer JE Pistons Dash #1: Sheldon Haudenschild Wix Filters Dash #2: Parker Price-Miller Classic Ink USA B-Main: Coleman Gulick Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah [+13] (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. M1-Mark Smith, 12.596; 2. 70-Dave Blaney, 13.065; 3. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.162; 4. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.237; 5. 7J-Joe Swanson, 13.308; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.375; 7. 40H-George Hobaugh, 13.662; 8. 40-Mark Imler, 13.822; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.926

Group (B) 1. 21-Carson Short, 12.276; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.36; 3. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.648; 4. 14T-Tyler Clem, 12.649; 5. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 12.748; 6. 51-John Garvin, 12.813; 7. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.982; 8. 1P-Curtis Evans, 13.084; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore, 13.596

Group ( C ) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.32; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 12.37; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.435; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.528; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.707; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 12.925; 7. 44-Trey Starks, 13.233; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.18

Group (D) 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 11.581; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.773; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett, 11.872; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.891; 5. 14G-Coleman Gulick, 12.195; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.305; 7. 4X-Danny Smith, 12.324; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 12.328

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 13-Paul McMahan [1]; 2. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [3]; 6. 7J-Joe Swanson [5]; 7. 40H-George Hobaugh [7]; 8. 40-Mark Imler [8]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14T-Tyler Clem [1]; 2. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 21-Carson Short [4]; 5. 5M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 7. 51-John Garvin [6]; 8. 1P-Curtis Evans [8]; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 7. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [2]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 5. 4X-Danny Smith [7]; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 7. 14G-Coleman Gulick [5]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 2. 14T-Tyler Clem [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [4]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 14G-Coleman Gulick [1]; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [3]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 4. 51-John Garvin [7]; 5. 40H-George Hobaugh [9]; 6. 44-Trey Starks [8]; 7. 40-Mark Imler [11]; 8. 1P-Curtis Evans [10]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [4]; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison [2]; 11. 7J-Joe Swanson [6]; 12. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 13. 91-Anthony Fiore [13]; 14. 49H-Bradley Howard [14]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [16]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 6. 13-Paul McMahan [7]; 7. 14T-Tyler Clem [3]; 8. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 9. M1-Mark Smith [13]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich [8]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [12]; 13. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [15]; 14. 5M-Max Stambaugh [18]; 15. 17-Caleb Helms [23]; 16. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [22]; 17. 21-Carson Short [14]; 18. 7K-Cale Conley [10]; 19. 4X-Danny Smith [17]; 20. 14G-Coleman Gulick [21]; 21. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 22. 51-John Garvin [24]; 23. 2C-Wayne Johnson [19]; 24. 70-Dave Blaney [20] Lap Leaders: Sheldon Haudenschild [1-30]

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Tim Shaffer edges Kerry Madsen to win night two of Bubba Army Winter Nationals

OCALA, Fla. (February 2, 2018) - The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer made the most of his front row starting position on Friday night, eventually leading all 30 circuits around Bubba Raceway Park to claim his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory of the season. The pilot of the Rudzik Excavating, No. 49X earned $5,000 for his efforts, edging out the “Madman” Kerry Madsen for the 61st victory of his career against the All Star Circuit of Champions.

“This is great for the Rudzik team,” Shaffer said, a four-time All Star champion from 2009 to 2012. “Everyone works so hard back at the shop. That hard work makes all of this happen. This is what makes all of their hard work fun.”

Shaffer started from the outside-pole position and earned the early advantage, racing by the flagstand for the first time with Tyler Clem and Sheldon Haudenschild in tow. The Aliquippa, Pa., native maintained a quick pace at the front of the running order until caution flags appeared for the first time on lap nine. Unfortunately for Clem and Haudenschild, the caution flag was the result of their misfortune, each collected by a stopped lapped car.

Green flag conditions soon returned with Shaffer resuming his campaign at the front of the running order. With Clem and Haudenschild out, it was Sunbury, Pennsylvania’s Mark Smith inheriting the runner-up position, followed closely by New York native, Coleman Gulick, and Kerry Madsen.

While Shaffer controlled the point, pushing his advantage to nearly two seconds even with traffic coming back into play as early as lap 14, it was Madsen who was attracting the attention, driving by Gulick on lap 11 and eventually squeezing under Mark Smith on lap 20. On lap 21, caution flags appeared for the second and final time once again erasing Shaffer’s advantage.

With rubber starting to come into play around the bottom of the speedway, it was obvious that Shaffer had the edge despite Madsen’s speed. Madsen followed Shaffer back to green on lap 21 and raced on the tail tank of the familiar No. 49X for the next nine circuits. Once again, traffic came into the picture but this time acting as a roadblock around the thin lane of rubbered-up racing surface. Madsen made a few attempts to squeeze under Shaffer, but the attempts failed. The “Steel City Outlaw” prevailed for his third All Star Circuit of Champions victory at Bubba Raceway Park.

“I tried to get out of line and get around the lapped car on the front stretch, but I had to duck back in line,” Shaffer explained. “You just have to be patient. Last night I wasn’t patient and it cost us. To come back tonight and win is just awesome for this team. This is a Rider Engine and it is running great. The first win is always the hardest to get. To get a win this early will really help us the rest of the year. It is a building tool for the team.”

Kerry Madsen chased Shaffer to the line, followed by Mark Smith, Coleman Gulick, and Paul McMahan.

“I did think about trying to squeeze under [Tim Shaffer] a few times, but I thought I better get on the brakes because I didn’t want to take him out,” Madsen explained, pilot of the GoMuddy.com, No. 2. “I tried to keep him honest right there at the end and be right up his bum. If he had a slip, I was going to get right in there. We had a good run. I’m happy for this team. Second run of the year and we got a top-two. I’m happy with that.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will end their three-day visit to Ocala, Fla., on Saturday, February 3, with a third and final appearance at Bubba Raceway Park. “America’s Series” will battle for a $5,000 top prize during the final leg of their Winter Nationals campaign, successfully wrapping up the first segment of their Florida invasion. The All Stars will return to competition on Wednesday evening, February 7, at Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida.

On Saturday, February 3, starting times will move ahead one hour at Bubba Raceway Park with the All Star drivers meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. followed by All Star hot laps at 5:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes, such as general admission gate times and ticket prices, should visit Bubba Raceway Park live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park - Friday, February 2:
7th Annual Winter Nationals
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild - 12.209 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 11.944 seconds (2nd Quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1:Tyler Clem
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Coleman Gulick
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Sheldon Haudenschild
JE Pistons Dash #1: Tyler Clem
Wix Filters Dash #2: Tim Shaffer
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Trevor Baker
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner:Tim Shaffer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Steve Buckwalter [+10]
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.944; 2. M1-Mark Smith, 11.987; 3. 14T-Tyler Clem, 12.062; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 12.121; 5. 51-John Garvin, 12.1267; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.1268; 7. 4X-Danny Smith, 12.186; 8. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.364; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.614

Group (B)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 11.848; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 12.159; 3. 14G-Coleman Gulick, 12.161; 4. 21-Carson Short, 12.188; 5. 13-Paul McMahan, 12.25; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 12.282; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 12.579; 8. 1P-Curtis Evans, 12.658; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.668

Group ( C )
1. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.055; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 12.076; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.082; 4. 44-Trey Starks, 12.524; 5. 70-Dave Blaney, 12.68; 6. 7J-Joe Swanson, 12.843; 7. 40-Mark Imler, 13.159; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.161

Group (D)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.067; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.304; 3. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.317; 4. 40H-George Hobaugh, 12.352; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 12.454; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett, 12.645; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.835; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore, 12.99

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14T-Tyler Clem [2]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [3]; 3. 5M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 6. 4X-Danny Smith [7]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 8. 51-John Garvin [5]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14G-Coleman Gulick [2]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 3. 21-Carson Short [1]; 4. 13-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [6]; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]; 9. 1P-Curtis Evans [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 5. 70-Dave Blaney [5]; 6. 7J-Joe Swanson [6]; 7. 40-Mark Imler [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [6]; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 6. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 7. 40H-George Hobaugh [1]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 14T-Tyler Clem [4]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [3]; 3. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 5. 14G-Coleman Gulick [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 2. 4X-Danny Smith [2]; 3. 51-John Garvin [1]; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [3]; 5. 40H-George Hobaugh [6]; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson [8]; 7. 7J-Joe Swanson [5]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [11]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 10. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [13]; 12. 1P-Curtis Evans [14]; 13. 40-Mark Imler [9]; 14. 33-Brent Matus [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 4. 14G-Coleman Gulick [10]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [14]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett [16]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich [7]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 10. 4-Parker Price-Miller [9]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu [13]; 12. 7K-Cale Conley [17]; 13. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [18]; 14. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [24]; 15. 14T-Tyler Clem [1]; 16. 91-Anthony Fiore [20]; 17. 5M-Max Stambaugh [11]; 18. 70-Dave Blaney [19]; 19. 21-Carson Short [12]; 20. 44-Trey Starks [15]; 21. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [6]; 22. 51-John Garvin [23]; 23. 45-Trevor Baker [21]; 24. 4X-Danny Smith [22] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer [1-30]

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

Chad Kemenah hard charges from 17th to win 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 opener at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Fla. (February 1, 2018) - Six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titlist, Chad Kemenah, kicked-off his 2018 campaign in a big way, not only scoring the All Star Circuit of Champions season opener at Bubba Raceway Park worth $5,000, but doing so from the inside of row nine.

Kemenah, pilot of the familiar, DKW Transport and Bonnell’s Rod Shop-backed, Hunter Racing entry, advanced sixteen positions during his charge to the front of the field, ultimately withstanding a competitive field and ten cautions, two of which resulting in open red flags, to earn a 34th-career All Star victory; his first ever in the Sunshine State. Kemenah’s efforts also earned him the MSD Performance Hard Charger Award.

“Smoke” Tony Stewart finished second during the All Star opener at the Ocala, Fla., venue, followed by Dave Blaney, Parker Price-Miller, who led the first 21 circuits before giving up the top spot, and Carson Short.

“We were really consistent the last two years, so I hope this is a sign because I need to win more,” Chad Kemenah said in Bubba Raceway Park victory lane. “Starting that far back and working to the front says a lot about our efforts in the winter time. My brother, his wife, and Luke are always working in the shop. Rob and Rita Hunter just give us what we need to compete and compete competitively, anywhere we go. That’s all we can ask for.”

By the midpoint of the 30-lap program, Kemenah was racing within the top-five, soon pressuring those battling for podium positions just in front of him including Dave Blaney, Tony Stewart, and race leader, Parker Price-Miller. A caution on lap 20 would give Kemenah another prime opportunity to advance, ultimately driving by Dave Blaney and Tony Stewart on the ensuing restart, all while utilizing the bottom of the speedway.

Two circuits later, Kemenah was pressuring Price-Miller for the top spot. Despite leading over half of the main event, and surviving six cautions during the first 20 circuits including three consecutive that plagued the initial start, Price-Miller’s efforts soon wore out, eventually surrendering the point position to Kemenah at the exit of turn four on lap 22.

“When my brother came out during the [open] red, he asked me what I thought,” Kemenah continued. “I told him I felt good. I just needed to bide my time because there were cars everywhere. The race track was beautiful. The mechanic did his job and all I had to do was drive it.”

Even with four more cautions halting his momentum, a pair on lap 23 and another pair on lap 27, Kemenah was invincible, stretching his final margin of victory to 3.067 seconds despite the race ending with a small string of only four consecutive laps.

“I'm not sure anyone was going to have anything for those guys,” Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, said of Chad Kemenah. “We just needed things to go green for a little while longer. I’m proud of my guys. I think this team has gained a lot over the winter. I feel really good about how things got started.”

“This really says what my team is about,” Chad Kemenah added. “We never quit.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the 2018 season with another round of Winter Nationals competition at Bubba Raceway Park on Friday, February 2.

Bubba Raceway Park will open pit gates at 9 a.m. during the next two days of Winter Nationals competition. The mandatory All Star drivers meeting scheduled for Friday, February 2, will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. followed by hot laps at 6:45.

On Saturday, February 3, starting times will move ahead one hour with the All Star drivers meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. followed by All Star hot laps at 5:45 p.m., sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes such as general admission gate times and ticket prices should visit Bubba Raceway Park on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park- Thursday, February 1:
7th Annual Winter Nationals
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Parker Price-Miller - 12.025 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen - 11.392 seconds (NTR)
Ford Performance Heat #1:Carson Short
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Mark Smith
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3:Cale Conley
Mobil 1 Heat #4: Paul McMahan
JE Pistons Dash #1: Parker Price-Miller
Wix Filters Dash #2: Tony Stewart
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Sheldon Haudenschild
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah [+16]
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.475; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 11.703; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.766; 4. 21-Carson Short, 11.835; 5. 44-Trey Starks, 11.956; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore, 11.98; 7. 51-John Garvin, 12.013; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson, 12.323; 9. 40-Mark Imler, 12.399

Group (B)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.474; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 11.509; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.653; 4. M1-Mark Smith, 11.718; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 11.994; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.153; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.321; 8. 1P-Curtis Evans, 12.35; 9. 40H-George Hobaugh, 12.601

Group ( C )
1. 70-Dave Blaney, 11.521; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller, 11.591; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.663; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 11.802; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.813; 6. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.836; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 11.841; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 12.02; 9. 4X-Danny Smith, 12.148

Group (D)
1. 18-Ian Madsen, 11.392; 2. 14T-Tyler Clem, 11.531; 3. 13-Paul McMahan, 11.728; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.858; 5. 14G-Coleman Gulick, 11.895; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 12.149; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.487; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 13.08

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 21-Carson Short [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [7]; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore [6]; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson [8]; 9. 40-Mark Imler [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 6. 1P-Curtis Evans [8]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 8. 40H-George Hobaugh [9]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 4-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 3. 5M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 4. 70-Dave Blaney [4]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 6. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [6]; 7. 4X-Danny Smith [9]; 8. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 13-Paul McMahan [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 18-Ian Madsen [4]; 4. 14G-Coleman Gulick [5]; 5. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 8. 14T-Tyler Clem [3]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 4-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 21-Carson Short [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 5. 13-Paul McMahan [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 2. 51-John Garvin [3]; 3. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 4. 14T-Tyler Clem [1]; 5. 4X-Danny Smith [7]; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [10]; 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [14]; 8. 1P-Curtis Evans [4]; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore [6]; 10. 40H-George Hobaugh [12]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 12. 7J-Joe Swanson [11]; 13. 40-Mark Imler [15]; 14. 49H-Bradley Howard [8]; 15. 45-Trevor Baker [13]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [17]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 3. 70-Dave Blaney [13]; 4. 4-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 5. 21-Carson Short [3]; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson [19]; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett [15]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [23]; 9. 17S-Sheldon Haudenschild [21]; 10. 17-Caleb Helms [11]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [6]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu [5]; 13. 2M-Kerry Madsen [7]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [9]; 15. 44-Trey Starks [18]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich [14]; 17. 14T-Tyler Clem [24]; 18. 5M-Max Stambaugh [12]; 19. 18-Ian Madsen [4]; 20. 51-John Garvin [22]; 21. 14G-Coleman Gulick [16]; 22. 1080-Jordan Mackison [20]; 23. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8]; 24. 7K-Cale Conley [10] Lap Leaders: Parker Price-Miller [1-21]; Chad Kemenah [22-30].

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

An All Star lineup set to return to the Sunshine State;
Five-race Florida visit to award minimum $10,000 point fund

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 29, 2018) - Celebrating four seasons under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1™ will enter the new year boasting a schedule comprised of 55 events at 36 different facilities. “America’s Series” will crisscross much of the Northeast and Midwest during their upcoming travels, visiting dirt ovals in nine different states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, New York, and Wisconsin, all after a five-race stint in sunny, northern Florida.

Like years prior, Tony Stewart’s traveling All Stars will begin the new year with action in the Sunshine State, highlighting the lone trip south of the Mason-Dixon Line with three appearances during Bubba Raceway Park’s 7th Annual Winter Nationals on February 1-3, followed by a pair of DIRTcar Nationals starts at Volusia Speedway Park on Wednesday and Thursday, February 7-8.

As an added bonus to all full-time, All Star Circuit of Champions teams making the journey to Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park, a point fund, made possible by Panini America, the Official Trading Card Partner of NASCAR, will be distributed amongst the top-15, full-time, All Star Circuit of Champions teams entered for action during the entire Florida swing.

“We are honored to partner with Tony and the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 for their southern swing to Florida this week,” said Mark Warsop, CEO at Panini America, the Official Trading Card Partner of NASCAR. “While we produce trading cards across multiple sports, we are also sports enthusiasts, whether it be motorsports, football, basketball, soccer or baseball. We are truly excited for the opportunity to sponsor the points fund. Best of luck to all of the drivers and teams as they compete over the next two weekends.”

To be eligible for the Panini America point fund, participating teams must be committed, full-time travelers with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018 and must participate in all All Star events in the state of Florida. If all five events are conducted, the overall point fund will equal $15,000; $3,750 reserved for the champion. Acknowledging the risk for inclement weather, if only four of the five scheduled events are conducted, the overall point fund will decrease to $12,500 with $3,125 being awarded to the overall champion. Three events or less will guarantee a $10,000 point fund with $2,500 awarded to the champion.

Points accumulated in Florida will not count toward the 2018 All Star Circuit of Champions championship standings, nor the 2018 year-end Series point fund.

Expected to lead the All Star charge into Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park is six-time and defending All Star champion, Chad Kemenah. The pilot of the familiar Hunter Racing, No. 10H entry will enter his 2018 Florida campaign fresh off of a championship season with the All Star Circuit of Champions, now tied with Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney for the most all-time. Kemenah sealed his 2017 title run with a display of consistency; 37 top-ten finishes in 48 main event starts, also claiming victories at Atomic Speedway, Mercer Raceway Park, and 34 Raceway.

Presumably, full-time All Star competitors expected to join Chad Kemenah during action in Florida include Findlay, Ohio, native and the 2017 Pete Jacobs Memorial champion, Caleb Helms; former All Star champion and Aliquippa, Pa., native, Tim Shaffer; Shreve, Ohio’s Trevor Baker; the 2017 All Star “Rookie of the Year,” Max Stambaugh; Vienna, W. Va., native, Cale Conley; the third generation duo of Hunter and Jordan Mackison; Dave Blaney in Pete Grove’s Premier Motorsports entry; 2017 All Star “Rookie of the Year” contender, John Garvin; Clute, Texas, native, Aaron Reutzel; and 74-time All Star winner, the “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana.

In addition, many of the nation’s finest will join the All Star Circuit of Champions during competition in the Sunshine State. Drivers expected to challenge “Amercia’s Series” during all five events in Florida include St. Helena, Calif., native and former Chili Bowl Nationals champion, Rico Abreu; defending Central PA Sprint Series champion, Danny Dietrich; 2017 World of Outlaws “Rookie of the Year,” Sheldon Haudenschild; 2017 Knoxville Raceway Track Champion, Ian Madsen; former Williams Grove Speedway National Open champion, Greg Hodnett; and three-time NASCAR Cup champion, “Smoke” Tony Stewart.

“I want to welcome the race fans, as well as the race teams, back to Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park. It has been a longstanding tradition to kick off the All Star season in Florida and I’m thrilled that we get the opportunity to continue just that,” Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, said. “For some, the offseason can be long, so this is a perfect opportunity to escape the winter cold and head for warmer temperatures. What better way to start a season than Florida in February.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions have made 28 prior appearances at Bubba Raceway Park dating back to February 9, 1991. The “Madman” Kerry Madsen, who won one of the three main events conducted in 2017, owns the most All Star victories (five) at the Ocala oval, followed by defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz. Schatz owns four victories at Bubba Raceway Park during All Star competition, most recently scoring back-to-back wins during the 2017 Winter Nationals.

Dominating the All Star win list at Volusia Speedway Park, Dover, Missouri’s Danny Lasoski has tamed the half-mile on 16 different occasions throughout his career, over double the amount of victories attained by Donny Schatz who is second on the All Star Volusia win list with seven. The “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana has earned five All Star victories at Volusia, followed by Dale Blaney with four triumphs. Despite conquering the win list, Lasoski has not visited victory lane at Volusia Speedway Park with the All Stars since February 15, 2012.

Bubba Raceway Park will open pit gates at 9:00 am during all three days of Winter Nationals competition. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 pm on Thursday and Friday, February 1-2, followed by hot laps at 6:45.

On Saturday, February 3, starting times will move ahead one hour with the drivers meeting scheduled for 4:30 pm, followed by All Star hot laps at 5:45 pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes such as general admission gate times and ticket prices should visit Bubba Raceway Park on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com. An open practice session for the All Star Circuit of Champions will be conducted on Wednesday, January 31.

Volusia Speedway Park will open pit gates at 10:00 am on Wednesday and Thursday, February 7-8. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:00 pm, followed by engine heat at 5:30 pm, sharp. Those seeking more news and notes should visit the DIRTcar Nationals live on the Web at www.dirtcarnationals.com. An open practice for all sprint car competitors will be conducted on Tuesday evening, February 6.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

 

 

 

Mobil 1 joins Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions as Series Presenting Sponsor; Mobil 1 Racing Oils Available for Use by Teams Looking to Upgrade Horsepower and Improve Engine Protection

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 26, 2018) - Mobil 1TM, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, is now the exclusive and official motor oil of Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, joining America's original winged sprint car series as the presenting sponsor for the 2018 season.

A connection that dates back nearly five decades, motorsports continues to form a key element in ExxonMobil’s heritage and pedigree, constantly pushing ahead with new technological advances to improve their range of oils and lubricants. Its relationship with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will ensure an important grassroots presence, which is a building block to many of the world’s leading motorsports divisions.

“We are excited to welcome Mobil 1 to the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2018,” Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Stars, said. “The Mobil 1 brand’s reputation and rich tradition in motorsports speaks for itself. It is without a doubt that their support will help our Series continue to grow. All of my race teams at the Cup and grassroots levels use Mobil 1 exclusively and we are excited to work with ExxonMobil to introduce their products to the All Star engine builders, team owners, crews and drivers in 2018.”

“Mobil 1 has long been the lubricant of choice for championship race teams competing in various series around the world ranging from NASCAR and Formula 1 to rally, sportscar and dirt track racing,” said Kai Decker, global motorsports and sponsorship manager for ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants. “We are excited to start working with teams in the series to use test and use our racing oil technology and expertise in the competitive and exciting Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Our goal is to not only help racers and teams improve on-track performance, but also to provide them with an opportunity to invest in engine protection using technology that has been proven on the toughest tracks in the world.”

ExxonMobil produces a variety of track-use and track/street-use racing oils. The company’s track-use only includes Mobil 1 Racing TM 0W-30 and Mobil 1 Racing 0W-50 feature double the zinc levels versus street oils and are specifically designed to maximize horsepower and reduce friction in race engines. Mobil 1 Racing oils have been used to win at nearly every level of racing and are now being made available to engine builders and teams looking to upgrade to improve wear protection and reduce friction to deliver increased horsepower. Mobil 1 Racing Oils are currently used by many championship winning dirt-track teams including Keith Kunz Motorsports and Donny Schatz of Tony Stewart Racing in the World of Outlaws Series. In fact, Christopher Bell, winner of the 2018 Chili Bowl, utilized Mobil 1 Racing Oils.

The Mobil 1 brand of products extend beyond race engine oil. ExxonMobil also provides a full line of greases, gear oils, and towing oils, gear lubes and greases that can be used in truck haulers. For more information on where to purchase Mobil 1 Racing Oil products, contact your engine builder, visit: www.mobiloil.com or purchase online at: www.mobil1racingstore.com.

Joining a long list of dedicated Series partners, Mobil 1 will help carry the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions to nine states in 2018, conducting 55 events at 36 different dirt ovals. The season will ignite officially on Thursday, February 1 when “America’s Series” invades Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla.

About Mobil 1:

The world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.

For more information, visit mobiloil.com, on Twitter @Mobil1 and, on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mobil1.

Mobil, Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart became the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Eight Arctic Cat All Star events to be broadcast on MAVTV in 2018

BROWNSBURG, IN (December 8, 2017) - Recently unveiling a schedule that now includes 55 events at 36 different facilities, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now add even more hype to their 2018 campaign by announcing a multi-year broadcast agreement with MAVTV Motorsports Network that will stretch through the 2019 season.

A broadcast schedule that will include 16 original air and re-air times between September 2 and October 21, MAVTV will showcase Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition during eight different programs at eight different facilities in 2018, each being aired at least twice. Events to be broadcast on MAVTV include all three IRA co-sanctioned programs at Plymouth (WI) Dirt Track, Angell Park Speedway, and the Dirt Oval @ Route 66 on May 19, May 20, and June 30, respectively. MAVTV will also capture action during the first two dates of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket; Attica Raceway Park on June 15 and Eldora Speedway on June 16.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions visits to Jackson Motorplex and Knoxville Raceway on July 27-28 will also be aired on MAVTV, with the 51st running of the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway, awarding $51,000 in 2018, capping off the television schedule. The historic Tuscarora 50 will take shape on September 8 and will air for the first time at 8:00 PM on October 21.

The 2019 broadcast schedule, comprised of ten Arctic Cat All Star events, will be determined at a later date.

“We are excited to bring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions to MAVTV,” Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Series of Champions, said. “Gaining a television audience and raising the potential for new viewers is an important piece of the overall puzzle. Our goal is to gain valuable exposure to our race teams, as well as Series partners and supporters. I want to thank MAVTV and all of the participating tracks for helping us mold a television schedule. It takes a lot of work and dedication to bring something like this to life.”

Available in over 30 million households through multiple video providers including DIRECTV, Verizon FiOS, Mediacom, Charter Spectrum, Optimum, Suddenlink, Frontier Communications, Comcast Xfinity, and CenturyLink, fans tuning into MAVTV for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions broadcasts will be welcomed by host, Dave Reiff, color commentator, Brad Doty, and pit reporter, Dave Argabright. Arctic Cat All Star owner, Tony Stewart, will also be featured during select MAVTV broadcasts as a color commentator.

"The Arctic Cat All Star Series is a great addition to our programming line-up, with its action-packed, highly competitive racing at some of the country’s top short-tracks,” said Jason Patison, Program Director of MAVTV. “We're very proud to be working with Tony Stewart and his team, to offer this high-quality content on MAVTV."

2018 Arctic Cat All Star Television Schedule:

Ep Air Date Air Time Re-Air Date Re-Air Time Event
1 9/2/2018 8:00 PM ET 9/2/2018 11:00 PM ET Plymouth (WI)
2 9/9/2018 8:00 PM ET 9/9/2018 11:00 PM ET Angell Park Speedway
3 9/16/2018 8:00 PM ET 9/16/2018 11:00 PM ET Attica Raceway Park (Speedweek)
4 9/23/2018 8:00 PM ET 9/23/2018 11:00 PM ET Eldora Speedway (Speedweek)
5 9/30/2018 8:00 PM ET 9/30/2018 11:00 PM ET Dirt Oval @ Route 66
6 10/7/2018 8:00 PM ET 10/7/2018 11:00 PM ET Jackson Motorplex
7 10/14/2018 8:00 PM ET 10/14/2018 11:00 PM ET Knoxville Raceway
8 10/21/2018 8:00 PM ET 10/21/2018 11:00 PM ET Port Royal Speedway (Tuscarora 50)

About MAVTV:
MAVTV Motorsports Network is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, the AMA Pro Motocross series, and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). But MAVTV also covers a multitude of grassroot racing from the US and across the globe including drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between plus a package of automotive reality and custom build shows. If it has a motor, it's on MAVTV. For more information, visit www.mavtv.com .

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Textron Inc:
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions to headline 54 events in 2018

BROWNSBURG, IN (November 17, 2017) - Celebrating four seasons under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will enter the new year boasting a schedule comprised of 54 events at 36 different facilities. “America’s Series” will crisscross much of the Northeast and Midwest during their upcoming travels, visiting dirt ovals in nine different states including Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, New York, and Wisconsin.

Continuing a longstanding tradition, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off their 2018 campaign with a visit to the Sunshine State. Action will ignite officially with three events at the Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida, followed by back-to-back nights of competition at Volusia Speedway Park near Daytona Beach, Florida.

“I want to thank all of the track promoters, track officials and Series partners for helping us put together a great schedule for 2018,” Tony Stewart explained, Arctic Cat All Star owner. “The scheduling process is always challenging to try to meet the needs of the fans, tracks and our teams. I’d like to thank each of the promoters for their patience in working with us during the last few months. Everyone plays an important role in making a Series like this succeed.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will highlight the 2018 Arctic Cat All Star schedule with nine events in nine days at nine different facilities. The 36th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will launch on Friday evening, June 15, at Attica Raceway Park. Action will continue with appearances at Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and Millstream Speedway, respectively. The finale at Millstream Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, June 23, will award a $10,000 top prize.

Including the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale, a total of five events have been confirmed to award more than the standard All Star winner’s share of $5,000 in 2018, one of which the 51st running of the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway. The historic 50-lapper will award a $51,000 top prize in 2018; the highest paying program on the Arctic Cat All Star calendar.

With a potential for more, programs awarding more than $5,000 in 2018 include the July visit to the Jackson Motorplex, the Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway, and the Jim Nace Memorial/National Open at Selinsgrove Speedway. All high paying programs, including those supporting a non-Arctic Cat All Star format, will award full points toward the 2018 Series championship.

For the first time during Tony Stewart’s tenure, and for the first time since 2011, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will swing west and visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World; the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The one-night visit to the Marion County Fairgrounds will be flanked by appearances at Jackson Motorplex and 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa.

The Arctic Cat All Stars will visit ten new tracks that were not on the schedule in 2017, including visits to Utica-Rome Speedway, Weedsport Speedway and Stateline Speedway in New York, McKean County Raceway in Pennsylvania, the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Illinois on the Saturday night of the NASCAR weekend in June, Plymouth Speedway in Indiana, Plymouth Dirt Track in Wisconsin, Millstream Speedway in Ohio, and the aforementioned Knoxville Raceway in Iowa and Jackson Motorplex in Minnesota.

Padding an already impressive summer campaign, an extended list of recurring events will return to the schedule in 2018 including Western Pennsylvania’s I-79 Summer Shootout, Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway, HD Supply Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park, Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway, and the 4-Crown Nationals, featuring the Arctic Cat All Stars and all three headlining divisions of USAC, at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

In addition, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will join forces with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series on three occasions in 2018, co-sanctioning action during visits to Illinois and Wisconsin in parts of May and late-June. The Arctic Cat All Stars and Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will collide at the Plymouth Dirt Track and Angell Park Speedway on May 19-20, respectively, followed by a dual at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 on June 30.

The 2018 Arctic Cat All Star season will conclude at “Indiana’s Baddest Bullring;” the Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, on Saturday, October 6. The 2018 finale will be the first All Star appearance at Kokomo Speedway since the Dirt Classic Indiana in 2016.

“We are all very excited to get the season underway,” Stewart added. “We hope to see everyone in Florida when we kick off the 2018 season in early February.”

2018 Arctic Cat All Star Schedule:
2/1/2018 Bubba Raceway Park
2/2/2018 Bubba Raceway Park
2/3/2018 Bubba Raceway Park
2/7/2018 Volusia Speedway Park
2/8/2018 Volusia Speedway Park
4/7/2018 Attica Raceway Park
4/13/2018 Williams Grove Speedway
4/14/2018 Port Royal Speedway
4/15/2018 Bedford Speedway
4/21/2018 Wayne County Speedway
5/4/2018 Lernerville Speedway
5/5/2018 Sharon Speedway
5/19/2018 Plymouth (WI) Dirt Track (IRA co-sanction)
5/20/2018 Angell Park Speedway (IRA co-sanction)
5/25/2018 Attica Raceway Park
5/26/2018 Wayne County Speedway
5/27/2018 Millstream Speedway
6/8/2018 Outlaw Speedway
6/9/2018 Stateline Speedway
6/10/2018 Weedsport Speedway
6/15/2018 Attica Raceway Park
6/16/2018 Eldora Speedway
6/17/2018 Waynesfield Raceway Park
6/18/2018 Wayne County Speedway
6/19/2018 Sharon Speedway
6/20/2018 Atomic Speedway
6/21/2018 Muskingum County Speedway
6/22/2018 Limaland Motorsports Park
6/23/2018 Millstream Speedway
6/29/2018 Plymouth (IN) Speedway
6/30/2018 Dirt Oval @ Route 66 (IRA co-sanction)
7/7/2018 Sharon Speedway
7/8/2018 McKean County Raceway
7/20/2018 Eriez Speedway
7/21/2018 Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway
7/27/2018 Jackson Motorplex
7/28/2018 Knoxville Raceway
7/29/2018 34 Raceway
8/17/2018 Utica-Rome Speedway
8/18/2018 Orange County Fair Speedway
8/19/2018 Lebanon Valley Speedway
8/23/2018 Grandview Speedway
8/24/2018 Williams Grove Speedway
8/25/2018 Lincoln (PA) Speedway
8/26/2018 BAPS Motor Speedway
9/1/2018 Attica Raceway Park
9/2/2018 Wayne County Speedway
9/3/2018 Millstream Speedway
9/7/2018 Port Royal Speedway
9/8/2018 Port Royal Speedway
9/14/2018 Outlaw Speedway
9/15/2018 Selinsgrove Speedway
9/22/2018 Eldora Speedway
10/6/2018 Kokomo Speedway

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the events on the schedule should contact each track, respectively. Schedule modifications or changes, if any, will be posted at www.allstarsprint.com during the coming weeks.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc:
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Textron Inc:
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit:www.textron.com.

 

 

Joey Saldana dominates #LastCallForMethanol at Eldora Speedway Chad Kemenah earns sixth Arctic Cat All Star championship

ROSSBURG, OH (October 14, 2017) - Brownsburg, Indiana’s Joey Saldana dominated everything on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, conquering the entire #LastCallForMethanol program at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for a $5,000 top prize against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

Saldana, pilot of the familiar Indy Race Parts, No. 71 sprint car, kicked off the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions finale by earning the fastest time during qualifying time trials, followed by a victory during his respective heat race, as well as a win during the second of two dashes. The “Brownsburg Bullet” capped off his evening by leading all 30 circuits around the legendary half-mile, ultimately crossing under the final checkers 7.23 seconds ahead of Hunter Schuerenberg and Travis Philo.

“That, tonight, is why I love Eldora Speedway,” Saldana stated in Eldora Speedway victory lane. “Man, this place was a lot of fun. It’s just always so much fun to race here; so much history. I’m not just a racer, but I am also a huge fan. When I came here with my dad in 1984 for the Four Crown, I was instantly hooked.”

The Arctic Cat All Star triumph was the 74th of Saldana’s storied career; his 12th at Eldora Speedway during Arctic Cat All Star competition. All but nine cars were lapped during the non-stop, 30-lap finale.

“I was given a really good race car tonight and it shows. When you are given good equipment, it just makes life so much easier,” Saldana said. “We definitely had a top-three car last night and I just gave it away all night, but tonight we made up for it. The guys kept tuning this car as the night went on and it ended up being a really great race car. I can’t thank Bernie [Stuebgen] enough for what he’s done for me to get here. I didn’t have a ride and he gave me a shot. Hopefully we can run this car a little more next year.”

Making it official on Saturday night at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, Chad Kemenah is the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions champion, solidifying his title with a sixth place performance during the #LastCallForMethanol main event. Now even with Dale Blaney as a six-time Arctic Cat All Star champion, the most in Series history, Kemenah captured three victories during his 2017 Arctic Cat All Star campaign, earning 37 top-ten feature finishes in 48 main event starts.

“Rob Hunter gives us the equipment necessary to be successful. Our goal this year was to be consistent and we certainly accomplished that,” Chad Kemenah explained during the All Star championship celebration. “It’s pretty cool to go out and be competitive every time you hit the race track. I think the only thing that could have made this season even better is a few more wins. Regardless, we’re thrilled. We’ll celebrate this one and begin to prepare for next year.”

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway- Saturday, October 14, 2017: #LastCallForMethanol EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Joey Saldana - 13.654 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Hunter Schuerenberg - 13.520 seconds (2nd quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Caleb Helms All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Joey Saldana Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Carson Macedo JE Pistons Dash #1: Travis Philo Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Joey Saldana Classic Ink USA B-Main: Caleb Armstrong Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Hunter Schuerenberg (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Max Stambaugh (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Carson Macedo Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Ryan Broughton (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 44-Trey Starks, 13.65; 2. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 13.914; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.917; 4. C1-Clay Riney, 13.972; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.019; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.058; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.155; 8. 27-Brad Lamberson, 14.21; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 99.99

Group (B) 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.52; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.62; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.903; 4. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.993; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.042; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.12; 7. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 14.197; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 15.014; 9. 12N-Cole Duncan, 99.991

Group ( C ) 1. 71X-Joey Saldana, 13.513; 2. 83-Rob Chaney, 13.887; 3. 71m-Paul May, 14.0192; 4. 51-John Garvin, 14.082; 5. 53W-Bill Wirth, 14.172; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.18; 7. 35-Travis Esh, 14.623; 8. 45T-Bob Tucker, 14.897; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel, 16.379

Group (D) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.77; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.9137; 3. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.995; 4. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.168; 5. 16-Ryan Ruhl, 14.17; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.224; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.537; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.602; 9. 83X-Adam Cruea, 14.853

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 3. C1-Clay Riney [1]; 4. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [3]; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 8. 27-Brad Lamberson [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 2. 49-Shawn Dancer [1]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [5]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 8. 71-Ayrton Olsen [7]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 71X-Joey Saldana [4]; 2. 83-Rob Chaney [3]; 3. 51-John Garvin [1]; 4. 53W-Bill Wirth [5]; 5. 71M-Paul May [2]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 7. 45T-Bob Tucker [8]; 8. 35-Travis Esh [7]; 9. O8-Brandon Conkel [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [8]; 6. 45-Trevor Baker [1]; 7. 16-Ryan Ruhl [5]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [7]; 9. 83X-Adam Cruea [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 5. 49-Shawn Dancer [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 71X-Joey Saldana [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 83-Rob Chaney [4]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 2. 13-Brandon Matus [2]; 3. 16-Ryan Ruhl [5]; 4. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 7. 27-Brad Lamberson [8]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 9. 71-Ayrton Olsen [7]; 10. 83X-Adam Cruea [11]; 11. O8-Brandon Conkel [14]; 12. 45T-Bob Tucker [12]; 13. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 14. 35-Travis Esh [10]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 71X-Joey Saldana [2]; 2. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 4. 83-Rob Chaney [6]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [8]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 7. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [16]; 9. 17-Caleb Helms [10]; 10. 33M-Max Stambaugh [20]; 11. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 12. 49-Shawn Dancer [9]; 13. 7K-Cale Conley [12]; 14. 51-John Garvin [13]; 15. 22B-Ryan Broughton [17]; 16. 16-Ryan Ruhl [23]; 17. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [14]; 18. 53W-Bill Wirth [15]; 19. C1-Clay Riney [11]; 20. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [21]; 21. 71M-Paul May [18]; 22. 13-Brandon Matus [22]; 23. 95-Hunter Mackison [26]; 24. 1080-Jordan Mackison [19]; 25. 22-Brandon Spithaler [25]; 26. 45-Trevor Baker [24] Lap Leaders: Joey Saldana [1-30]

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Twice is Nice; Ryan Smith sweeps Double Down at Mansfield Motor Speedway

MANSFIELD, OH (October 13, 2017) - The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith cashed in for a grand total of $10,000 on Friday night at Mansfield Motor Speedway, sweeping the entire “Double Down at Mansfield” program that included two main events, one of which a make-up feature that was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 28. Joining a short list of competitors who have accomplished two Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event victories in one day including Dave Blaney, Sammy Swindell, Bobby Allen and Fred Rahmer, Smith’s Friday night sweep raised his season win total to three with “America’s Series,” now with six over the course of his young career.

“This is a night to remember, for sure,” Ryan Smith said following his second main event victory at Mansfield Motor Speedway. “There are a lot of great people who helped put this deal together at the beginning of the year. Those same people have been working hard all season long. To close out our All Star schedule with a win was big, but to get two in the same night is a whole different story. I’m excited to get to Eldora tomorrow. There’s no reason why we can’t keep this momentum going.”

Double Down at Mansfield Feature Finale report:

Waterville, Ohio’s Travis Philo and Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo led the 26 starters to green on Friday night during the “Double Down at Mansfield Motor Speedway” feature finale. Philo worked to the front early, chased to the flag stand for the first time by Macedo and Ryan Smith. Philo led the first 21 circuits of the 30-lap finale, withstanding two restarts after a pair of cautions on laps four and eleven, as well as periods of traffic.

While Philo set the pace, the battle for second was hot with Smith and Macedo exchanging positions on several occasions, twice during the first four circuits. By the midpoint of the 30-lapper, Philo’s command all but diminished as Macedo and Smith made their way to the back bumper of the Control Design Solutions/Banshee Graphics/No. 5T.

On lap 20, Smith worked around Macedo to take second, soon followed by a bid for the top spot on lap 22. The pilot of the Tom and Sherry Leidig/Warko Group/Speciality Rigging/Slade Shocks/Rick’s Auto Body/Auto Electric of Jupiter, FL./No. 59 used the bottom edge of the speedway to slingshot underneath Philo at the exit of turn two, ultimately making the winning move stick as the pair raced through turns three and four.

From that point forward, Smith raced on top of the field unchallenged, surviving a pair of cautions on laps 24 and 25 to earn the main event victory. Despite a late attempt to work back around Smith using the very topside of the speedway, Macedo would cross under the final checkers second, followed to the finish by Travis Philo, Chad Kemenah and Joey Saldana.

May 28 make-up A-main report:

Brad Haudenschild and Tim Shaffer led the make-up feature to green to kick-off the evening at Mansfield Motor Speedway. Shaffer earned the early advantage, leading Brad Haudenschild, Jac Haudenschild and Ryan Smith by the flag stand for the first time. Despite a caution on lap three involving T.J. Michael and Jordan Mackison, Shaffer’s command at the front of the field was uninterrupted for the first ten circuits.

Meanwhile, the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith was in hot pursuit of the “Steel City Outlaw,” moving into second by lap two, eventually allowing traffic to slow Shaffer’s momentum at the front of the field. By lap 10, traffic intensified enough to give Smith his first bid for the top spot; a slidejob between turns three and four. Shaffer’s momentum was enough to allow him to cut back under Smith, leading the pair in a drag race back to the flag stand. Unfortunately, red flag conditions took over the speedway, this time for Brad Haudenschild who was racing inside the top-five. Haudenschild walked away unharmed.

Green flag conditions returned on lap 11 with Shaffer still in command. Despite Shaffer’s ability to pull away during the restart, Smith was back on his bumper by lap 19, simultaneously navigating through traffic while tracking down the Aliquippa native. On lap 26, Smith made another huge bid for the top spot, but this time he succeeded; pulling even with Tim Shaffer as the pair raced down the backstretch, ultimately holding the position through turns three and four.

From that point forward, it was all Ryan Smith, withstanding a final caution on lap 27 to pull away by nearly two seconds at the final checkers. Tim Shaffer held on to finish second, followed by Lee Jacobs, Jac Haudenschild and Chad Kemenah.

“I can’t say enough about this team and how hard they work,” Ryan Smith explained following his first main event victory on Friday night. “It feels great to park this car back in victory lane. We’ve been hungry for another one of these since we got it done in New York a few months back. We have a new set of Slade Shocks on this car car tonight that Eric Slade allowed us to use. It has made a world of a difference so far.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will officially conclude the 2017 season tomorrow evening - Saturday, October 14 - at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Joining a field of non-wing sprint cars, as well as the NRA Sprint Invaders, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will headline #LastCallForMethanol at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track. A $5,000 top prize will be awarded, as well as the crowning of the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star champion.

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will open gates at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 14. A mandatory meeting for all full-time teams and staff will be conducted at 3:00pm, followed by a mandatory drivers meeting for all of those entered for action at 3:50pm. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions hot laps will hit the historic half-mile at 4:30pm. Those seeking additional information should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Mansfield Motor Speedway- Friday, October 13, 2017: Double Down at Mansfield Motor Speedway EMi Driver’s Meeting: 39 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Joey Saldana - 14.402 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ryan Smith - 14.527 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Helms Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carson Macedo Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Ryan Smith JE Pistons Dash #1: Travis Philo Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Carson Macedo Classic Ink USA B-Main: Broc Martin Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Hunter Schuerenberg Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Parker Price-Miller (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Brandon Spithaler Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.641; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.741; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.808; 4. 44-Trey Starks, 14.816; 5. 71-Joey Saldana, 14.825; 6. 97-Broc Martin, 14.91; 7. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 15.195; 8. 13-Brandon Matus, 15.206; 9. 51-John Garvin, 15.453; 10. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 99

Group (B) 1. 12N-Cole Duncan, 14.658; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.671; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.672; 4. 6M-Jac Haudenschild, 14.684; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.789; 6. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 15.179; 8. 35-Travis Esh, 15.512; 9. 7-Troy Kingan, 15.521; 10. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.609

Group ( C ) 1. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.588; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.594; 3. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.691; 4. 19-Mitch Harble, 14.778; 5. 4-Cap Henry, 14.817; 6. 33W-Michael Walter, 14.822; 7. 45-Trevor Baker, 15.017; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell, 15.461; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 16.417; 10. 22M-Ray Miller, 16.679; 11. 5-Andy Teuesten, 99.39

Group (D) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.527; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.76; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.896; 4. 23-DJ Foos, 14.919; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.944; 6. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 15.127; 7. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.15; 8. 33D-Tyler Dunn, 15.564

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [5]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 6. 13-Brandon Matus [9]; 7. 97-Broc Martin [7]; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [10]; 9. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 2. 12N-Cole Duncan [4]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 7. 7-Troy Kingan [9]; 8. 35-Travis Esh [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [5]; 3. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 4. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 5. 33W-Michael Walter [6]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 7. 5-Andy Teuesten [10]; 8. 22M-Ray Miller [9]; 9. 19-Mitch Harble [1]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 9P-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 6. 33D-Tyler Dunn [9]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 8. 23-DJ Foos [1]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 12N-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 5. 4-Cap Henry [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 97-Broc Martin [3]; 2. 13-Brandon Matus [7]; 3. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 5. 33D-Tyler Dunn [11]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 8. 7-Troy Kingan [10]; 9. 22M-Ray Miller [13]; 10. 19-Mitch Harble [2]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 12. 23-DJ Foos [4]; 13. 35-Travis Esh [9]; 14. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [14]; 15. 5-Andy Teuesten [15]; 16. 6M-Jac Haudenschild [-]; 17. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [-]; 18. 51-John Garvin [-]; 19. 16-Danny Mumaw [-]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [9]; 5. 71-Joey Saldana [5]; 6. 9P-Parker Price-Miller [12]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 8. 49X-Tim Shaffer [13]; 9. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [18]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 11. 7K-Cale Conley [17]; 12. 33M-Max Stambaugh [15]; 13. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 14. 9M-Jordan Ryan [23]; 15. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [16]; 17. 95-Hunter Mackison [22]; 18. 33W-Michael Walter [19]; 19. 13-Brandon Matus [20]; 20. 9C-Roger Campbell [24]; 21. 35-Travis Esh [25]; 22. 33D-Tyler Dunn [26]; 23. 4-Cap Henry [10]; 24. 45-Trevor Baker [14]; 25. 12N-Cole Duncan [3]; 26. 97-Broc Martin [21] Lap Leaders: Travis Philo [1-21]; Ryan Smith [22-30]

Make-up A-main from May 28:

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [7]; 4. 6M-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [11]; 6. 23-DJ Foos [10]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [9]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [12]; 10. 9M-Jordan Ryan [15]; 11. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 12. 95-Hunter Mackison [14]; 13. 15H-Mitch Harble [16]; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [18]; 15. 16-Danny Mumaw [13]; 16. 9C-Roger Campbell [22]; 17. 33-Brent Matus [23]; 18. 35-Travis Esh [21]; 19. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 20. 7-Troy Kingan [24]; 21. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [1]; 22. 51-John Garvin [20]; 23. 1080-Jordan Mackison [19]; 24. 8M-TJ Michael [17] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer [1-25]; Ryan Smith [26-30]

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: For more than 50 years, the Arctic Cat snowmobile brand has stood as one of the most widely recognized and respected in the industry. Today Arctic Cat’s snowmobile product lines span more than 50 different models, with offerings for every style of riding, from trail-riding with the family, to long-distance touring with friends, to mountain sleds to handle the most severe backcountry conditions. For more information, visit: www.arcticcat.com.

About Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc: Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Arctic Cat®, Textron Off Road™, Jacobsen®, Dixie Chopper®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™ and Safeaero™ brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

About Textron Inc: Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit:www.textron.com.

 

 

One weekend remains; Mansfield and Eldora will conclude 2017 Arctic Cat All Star campaign

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (October 11, 2017) - Concluding a nine month campaign consisting of nearly 50 events stretching from Upstate New York to eastern Iowa, as well as sunny, northern Florida, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make their final appearances of the season this Friday and Saturday, October 13-14, ready to challenge local and regional combatants at a pair of state-of-the-art facilities on opposite ends of the Buckeye State. Arctic Cat All Star teams battling for positions in the season championship will have three opportunities to advance during the course of the weekend, as three main events will be contested over the two day swing.

Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio, will activate the final weekend of competition for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Hosting two main events in one evening, “Double Down at Mansfield Motor Speedway” will feature a full show for “America’s Series,” as well as a make-up feature that will also award a $5,000 top prize. The make-up feature, scheduled to be completed just before heat race action takes shape for the regularly scheduled program, was originally planned to conclude the All Star visit in late May, but Mother Nature halted any hope for that just as feature cars were beginning to stage.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will officially conclude their 2017 campaign on Saturday night, October 14, at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Joining a competitive field of non-wing sprint cars, as well as the NRA Sprint Invaders, the “Last Call For Methanol” blockbuster will feature three, full sprint car programs. The Arctic Cat All Star portion of the program will headline the evening schedule at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track. A $5,000 top prize will be awarded, as well as the crowning of the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star champion.

Earning a record-tying sixth Series championship, Chad Kemenah will officially be crowned as the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions champion on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. Entering the weekend with a commanding 462-point lead in the Arctic Cat All Star driver championship, Kemenah’s title will be a second consecutive, padded by three victories on the season thus far, as well as 34 top-ten finishes in 45 main event starts.

Hunter Racing will clinch the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions owner championship with an appearance at Mansfield Motor Speedway. It will be a second consecutive Arctic Cat All Star title for Hunter Racing’s Rob Hunter, outperforming his 2016 championship campaign in the win column, as well as in the top-ten column.

The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith; New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong; leading Rookie of the Year contender, “Mad Max” Stambaugh; and Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms will enter the upcoming weekend second through fifth in the Arctic Cat All Star driver standings. Smith and Helms each own one victory on the season.

Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4:00pm on Friday, October 13. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:00pm, followed by motor heat at 5:20pm and Arctic Cat All Star hot laps at 5:45pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Mansfield Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.mansfieldmotorspeedway.com.

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will open gates at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 14. A mandatory meeting for all full-time teams and staff will be conducted at 3:00pm, followed by a mandatory drivers meeting for all of those entered for action at 3:50pm. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions hot laps will hit the historic half-mile at 4:30pm. Those seeking additional information should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Christopher Bell charges from row six to win at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, OH (October 7, 2017) - Becoming the fifth different Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions winner in five starts at “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” Norman, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell hard charged from the inside of row six to score $5,000 on Saturday night at Wayne County Speedway. Bell took command for the first time on lap 22, surviving a battle with rising star, Spencer Bayston, the circuit prior. Knoxville (IA) Raceway track champion, Ian Madsen, chased Bell to the final checkers, followed by Broc Martin, Cole Duncan and Rob Chaney.

For Bell, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions triumph was the second of his 2017 season and the third of his career, last visiting victory lane during an appearance at Sharon (OH) Speedway on July 8.

“I’m just really thankful for the opportunity to drive this car for Ed Neumeister and the Linders,” said Christopher Bell, pilot of the Dough-Si-Dough/Linder’s Speed Equipment/DMI/Fisher Racing Engines/No. 11N. “It’s a true privilege to drive this thing.”

Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms and the KCP Racing entry of Ian Madsen led the 26 starters to green on Saturday night at Wayne County Speedway. Madsen earned the early advantage, leading Caleb Helms and Brad Haudenschild by the flag stand to complete lap one.

A red flag on lap two slowed action for the first time. When green flag conditions resumed, it was Madsen returning to the top spot, now with the Swindell Speedlab entry of Spencer Bayston, who started eighth, and Wooster, Ohio’s Broc Martin in tow. The top three raced nose-to-tail for the next six circuits until caution flags returned to the speedway on lap nine, ultimately resulting in an open red flag stop.

After a short pause while medics tended to a fan, Madsen led the field back to green, still in charge over Bayston and Martin. On lap 13, Christopher Bell, who charged ahead from the 11th position, drove around Martin to take third, now setting aim on Bayston and Ian Madsen.

By the midpoint of the 30-lapper, the three front-runners found themselves in a bumper-to-bumper battle for the lead. Soon enough, utilizing a textbook slider through turns three and four, Bayston made a bold move and drove under Madsen to take command on lap 17. One circuit later, Bell also found room and cruised by Madsen with a perfect slide job, this time through turns one and two.

Within two laps, Bell started to apply pressure on Bayston for the top spot, chasing the Lebanon, Indiana, native into traffic on lap 21. As the pair drag raced toward the flag stand to complete lap 22, Bell and Bayston made incidental contact causing the No. 39 of Bayston to flip wildly down the front straightaway. Bayston would walk away unharmed, but would not return to the speedway.

With little damage after the incidental contact with Bayston, a broken right rear shock, Christopher Bell drove on to score the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory unchallenged, leading laps 22 to 30 with Madsen and Martin in tow at the finish.

“I’m really disappointed that Spencer (Bayston) and I didn’t get a chance to race that out,” Bell said in victory lane. “It was going to be a really good race. He’s a talented guy.”

“The car wasn’t the funnest to drive after that, but I had clean air,” Bell said in regards to his car after the incident. “That’s really big at a place like this, especially here because the corners are so tight. Being out front made it a lot easier even with the damage.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2017 season with a full weekend of competition on Friday and Saturday, October 13-14. Ending the year in the Buckeye State, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will launch their final weekend of action with a visit to Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield on October 13, followed by a stop at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track; the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Saturday, October 14.

The Friday night visit to Mansfield Motor Speedway will feature double main events, as the Series’ first visit in May was halted early due to Mother Nature. More news and information will be posted in the coming days. Please stay tuned online at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway- Saturday, October 7, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Christopher Bell - 14.848 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cale Conley - 14.552 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Max Stambaugh Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Broc Martin Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Ian Madsen JE Pistons Dash #1: Caleb Helms Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Ian Madsen Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cap Henry Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Christopher Bell MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Christopher Bell (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Cap Henry Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brent Matus (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.552; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston, 14.612; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.681; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.73; 5. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.751; 6. 4-Cap Henry, 14.752; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.757; 8. 51-John Garvin, 15.081; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 99.99

Group (B) 1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.688; 2. 11n-Christopher Bell, 14.762; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.838; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.928; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.038; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 15.108; 7. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.157; 8. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 15.226; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 15.572

Group ( C ) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.798; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.872; 3. 97-Broc Martin, 14.932; 4. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.274; 5. 35-Travis Esh, 16.389; 6. 33-Brent Matus, 16.609; 7. 22M-Ray Miller, 16.945; 8. 33D-Tyler Dunn, 99

Group (D) 1. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.895; 2. 83-Rob Chaney, 14.941; 3. 18-Ian Madsen, 14.948; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.022; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.085; 6. D12-Jason Dolick, 15.109; 7. 27-Brad Lamberson, 15.471; 8. 5-Jordan Harble, 16.226

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [7]; 6. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 7. 4-Cap Henry [6]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 3. 11N-Christopher Bell [3]; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw [7]; 6. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 8. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [8]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 97-Broc Martin [2]; 2. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 33-Brent Matus [6]; 6. 22M-Ray Miller [7]; 7. 35-Travis Esh [5]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 3. 83-Rob Chaney [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton [4]; 6. D12-Jason Dolick [6]; 7. 27-Brad Lamberson [7]; 8. 5-Jordan Harble [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 2. 97-Broc Martin [4]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [5]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [2]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 18-Ian Madsen [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [2]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 2. 45-Trevor Baker [1]; 3. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 4. 5-Jordan Harble [10]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 6. 51-John Garvin [4]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [5]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 9. 22M-Ray Miller [12]; 10. 27-Brad Lamberson [8]; 11. D12-Jason Dolick [6]; 12. 35-Travis Esh [11]; 13. 33D-Tyler Dunn [13]; 14. 95-Hunter Mackison [14]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 11N-Christopher Bell [11]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 3. 97-Broc Martin [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [10]; 5. 83-Rob Chaney [13]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker [5]; 9. 59-Ryan Smith [14]; 10. 4-Cap Henry [21]; 11. 16-Danny Mumaw [19]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs [12]; 13. 45-Trevor Baker [22]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 15. 33-Brent Matus [20]; 16. 39-Spencer Bayston [8]; 17. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [6]; 18. 13-Brandon Matus [26]; 19. 5-Jordan Harble [24]; 20. 22B-Ryan Broughton [18]; 21. 35-Travis Esh [25]; 22. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 23. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [17]; 24. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [23]; 25. 7K-Cale Conley [9]; 26. 1080-Jordan Mackison [15] Lap Leaders: Ian Madsen [1-16]; Spencer Bayston [17-21]; Christopher Bell [22-30]

 

 

The “Macho Man” goes wire-to-wire at Eldora Speedway for Arctic Cat All Star 4-Crown Nationals victory

ROSSBURG, OH (September 23, 2017) - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Brady Bacon conquered the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions segment of the 36th Annual 4-Crown Nationals presented by NKT.TV on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, leading all 25 circuits around the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for a first-ever victory against “America’s Series.” The “Macho Man” started on the pole for the 25-lapper, surviving two cautions and periods of traffic to claim the $5,000 payday.

“This is a big win for my team. We’ve been struggling with this car all year. It has definitely been hit and miss,” Bacon explained, pilot of the Priority Aviation/Fatheadz Eyewear/Tel-Star Communications/No. 99. “To get my first All Star win at Eldora Speedway with all my friends and family here; it’s really special for me.”

Brady Bacon and the “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana led the 25 starters to green on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. Bacon earned the early advantage, chased to the line by a three-wide battle for second between Max Stambaugh, Joey Saldana and Bryan Nuckles.

Despite finding the back of the field by lap eight, Bacon held on to the top spot uninterrupted for the first ten circuits, all until the main event’s first caution appeared for a slowing Brandon Wimmer on lap 11. Nuckles, who fell in behind Bacon on lap two, was solidly in second at the time of the caution, followed closely by the Ray Marshall Motorsports entry of Stambaugh.

Bacon led the field back to green and returned to the top edge of the speedway. By lap 13, Stambaugh, the leading Arctic Cat All Star rookie contender, was beginning to apply pressure on Nuckles for second, soon overtaking the runner-up position at the exit of turn four on lap 16. Just as Bacon’s lead started to grow, caution lights reappeared, this time for D.J. Foos who ended up upside-down between turns one and two on lap 19. Foos was unharmed.

Green flag conditions resumed once again allowing Bacon to return to his familiar running lane at the top of the speedway. The lap 19 restart proved to be Bacon’s last obstacle, cruising ahead to earn himself a parking spot on Eldora Speedway’s victory lane platform. Nuckles was able to sneak back by Stambaugh on the restart to reclaim the runner-up position. The Columbus, Ohio, native held on to finish second, followed by “Mad Max” Stambaugh, Dalton, Ohio’s Lee Jacobs and “Hunter Percent” Hunter Schuerenberg.

“If you would have told me that this was the feature I was going to win tonight, I wouldn’t have believe you,” Bacon said, who competed in all four classes during the 36th Annual 4-Crown Nationals. “We’ve been 3,2,1 so far here tonight. Hopefully we can get another one.”

Moving into the month of October, only three events remain on the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail, one of which a visit to the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday evening, October 7. “America’s Series” visited “Orrville’s Historic Oval” on four prior occasions in 2017, crowning four different winners including Sheldon Haudenschild, Kyle Larson, Joey Saldana, and Caleb Helms. The fifth and final appearance will award a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship which will be crowned on October 14 at Eldora Speedway.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the upcoming Wayne County Speedway visit should check out the facility live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway- Saturday, September 23, 2017: Event: 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 43 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Joey Saldana - 14.765 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Rico Abreu - 14.669 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Joey Saldana All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brady Bacon Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Travis Philo JE Pistons Dash #1: Brady Bacon Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cap Henry Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Bryan Nuckles (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Armstrong (+13) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Hunter Schuerenberg Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: John Garvin Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.669; 2. 71-Joey Saldana, 14.759; 3. 12N-Cole Duncan, 15.13; 4. 23-DJ Foos, 15.268; 5. 1st-Gary Taylor, 15.279; 6. 18-Ian Madsen, 15.442; 7. 7J-Joe Swanson, 15.629; 8. 78-Todd Kane, 15.791; 9. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 15.911; 10. 71m-Paul May, 15.935; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell, 16.764

Group (B) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.131; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.234; 3. 11n-Cap Henry, 15.2786; 4. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 15.514; 5. 49-Shawn Dancer, 15.717; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 15.999; 7. 51-John Garvin, 16.08; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.198; 9. 21-Carson Short, 16.285

Group ( C ) 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.329; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 15.495; 3. A67-Brandon Wimmer, 15.528; 4. 99-Brady Bacon, 15.587; 5. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 15.64; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.686; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.738; 8. 59-Steve Buckwalter, 16.163; 9. 27-Brad Lamberson, 16.602; 10. 45-Trevor Baker, 16.724; 11. 91-Anthony Fiore, 16.911

Group (D) 1. 83-Rob Chaney, 15.688; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 15.835; 3. 13-Brandon Matus, 15.941; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 16.096; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.243; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron, 16.518; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 16.591; 8. M1-Mark Smith, 16.792; 9. 5QB-Quentin Blonde, 17.156

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 71-Joey Saldana [3]; 2. 23-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 12N-Cole Duncan [2]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen [6]; 5. 1ST-Gary Taylor [5]; 6. 78-Todd Kane [8]; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair [9]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [11]; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson [7]; 10. 71M-Paul May [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 2. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [1]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 4. 51-John Garvin [7]; 5. 49-Shawn Dancer [5]; 6. 11N-Cap Henry [2]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 9. 21-Carson Short [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. A67-Brandon Wimmer [2]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 5. 59-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 7. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 9. 27-Brad Lamberson [9]; 10. 45-Trevor Baker [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 3. 22M-Dan McCarron [6]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [2]; 5. 83-Rob Chaney [4]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 8. 5QB-Quentin Blonde [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [2]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 5. 12N-Cole Duncan [7]; 6. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [9]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 9. A67-Brandon Wimmer [8]; 10. 17-Caleb Helms [10]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 11N-Cap Henry [1]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 3. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 4. 78-Todd Kane [6]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 6. 35R-Ronnie Blair [7]; 7. 71M-Paul May [8]; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson [3]; 9. 27-Brad Lamberson [14]; 10. 45-Trevor Baker [15]; 11. 21-Carson Short [12]; 12. 91-Anthony Fiore [17]; 13. 9C-Roger Campbell [16]; 14. 5QB-Quentin Blonde [18]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 16. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 18. 33-Brent Matus [13]

A-Main (25 Laps) 1. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [3]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 5. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron [12]; 7. 18-Ian Madsen [14]; 8. 71-Joey Saldana [2]; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [22]; 10. 51-John Garvin [16]; 11. 11N-Cap Henry [21]; 12. 1ST-Gary Taylor [17]; 13. 12N-Cole Duncan [5]; 14. 78-Todd Kane [24]; 15. 17-Caleb Helms [10]; 16. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 17. 83-Rob Chaney [18]; 18. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [23]; 19. 59-Steve Buckwalter [20]; 20. 33-Brent Matus [25]; 21. 23-DJ Foos [6]; 22. A67-Brandon Wimmer [9]; 23. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 24. 13-Brandon Matus [15]; 25. 49-Shawn Dancer [19] Lap Leaders: Brady Bacon [1-30]

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars will attempt to tame Eldora Speedway during 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 20, 2017) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions have officially hit the homestretch. Only four dates remain on the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star schedule, and despite the end in sight, the pursuit toward a championship continues. Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah, a three-time winner during All Star competition in 2017, will enter the final stretch of season on top of the title chase. The five-time and defending titlist is seeking a record-tying sixth Series championship, equaling the number accomplished by the “Lowrider” Dale Blaney.

The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith, an Arctic Cat All Star winner in the Empire State earlier this season, currently sits second in the All Star driver championship, followed by New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong, Max Stambaugh, and recent Pete Jacobs Memorial champion, Caleb Helms.

In addition to being fourth in the current driver standings, Elida, Ohio’s “Mad Max” Stambaugh is on pace to become the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year.

“We’ve been having a lot of fun this year. It’s tough to believe we are down to just a few races,” Max Stambaugh explained, driver of the familiar Ray Marshall Motorsports/Buckeye Machine Fabricators/No. 33M. “Being a rookie is tough. It’s not easy out here, especially while maintaining a full-time job. I can’t thank Ray Marshall and everyone enough for this opportunity. Our goal is to go out and perform well during the last few races and seal up the rookie title. That was our goal from the start. We are almost there.”

The World’s Greatest Dirt Track - Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio - will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on two, separate occasions during their last bit of the 2017 season, the first on Saturday, September 23, during the 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals presented by NKT.TV. In addition to a full, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, complete with one-lap qualifying, heat race competition, one dash, and respective mains, all three national USAC divisions, Midget, Sprint Car and Silver Crown, will be on hand to complete the “Four Crown Showdown.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made their most recent Eldora Speedway appearance on Saturday, June 17, during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer earned the $5,000 payday, holding back a hard charging Rico Abreu, as well as Ohio standout, Travis Philo, to claim the 30-lap showstopper.

Continuing a rich tradition, the 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals will be the 144th Eldora Speedway appearance by the Arctic Cat All Stars in Series history.

Eldora Speedway officials will open gates at 12-noon on Saturday, September 23. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 4:45pm, followed by racing at 8:00pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (September 20, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 5966 2. Ryan Smith - 5626 3. Caleb Armstrong - 5364 4. Max Stambaugh - 4998 5. Caleb Helms - 4974 6. Brandon Spithaler - 4657 7. T.J. Michael - 4607 8. Tyler Esh - 4585 9. Brandon Matus - 4438 10. Tim Shaffer - 4350

 

 

“Blackjack” beats the All Stars at Bedford to complete weekend sweep

BEDFORD, PA (September 17, 2017) - Completing a weekend sweep against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, “Blackjack” Brian Brown led all 30 circuits on Sunday night at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway, earning another $5,000 in the process to cap off a $13,000 weekend in Central Pennsylvania. It was Brown’s first-ever visit to the Bedford County half-mile, ultimately leading Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms and Aussie invader, James McFadden, to the final checkers.

Brian Brown is now the sixth different Arctic Cat All Star winner at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in six Series appearances; a statistic carried over from Selinsgrove Speedway when Brown became the 16th different winner one night ago.

“Hats off to my crew, everybody on this FVP/Casey’s General Stores/Impact team. To come out here to Central PA and win two in a row is a dream come true,” Brian Brown explained. “We thought if we could come out here and get a couple top-fives, that would be a successful trip. I never would have dreamed I’d come to Bedford my first time and win. They call it ‘motorsports’ for a reason and we have the best engine builder in the country.”

Brian Brown and Caleb Helms led the feature grid to green on Sunday night. Brown earned the initial jump, holding back Helms and Trey Starks as the field passed by the flag stand for the first time.

Utilizing the top of the speedway in turns one and two, as well as the bottom groove in turns three and four, Brown cruised at the top of the running order undisturbed until caution flags flew for the first time on lap 11. Trey Starks, who was racing for second at the time, was responsible for the caution, slowing as the leaders crossed the line to complete lap 10; Starks would not return.

Green flag conditions soon resumed with Brown returning to his familiar lines in all four corners. By the mid-point of the 30-lapper, Helms was beginning to pressure Brown for the lead, racing within two to three car lengths, even while in traffic, until caution flags flew again on lap 22. The Findlay, Ohio, native was working the top groove all the way around the legendary half-mile, making up the most ground on Brian Brown at the exit of turn four.

Including the pause on lap 22, a total of three cautions between laps 22 and 25 interrupted Brown’s campaign at the front of the field, each giving Helms another chance to work around the former Knoxville (IA) Raceway track champion. Despite Helms’ efforts, the restart on lap 25 proved to be all that Brown needed, slowly pulling away as each lap clicked complete.

“We’ve been getting lucky. The pill draws have been going our way. To say I could have won from tenth tonight would have been pretty tough,” said Brian Brown. “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, and we’ll take the luck. We’ve been getting a lot of front row draws. When you get that opportunity, you have to take advantage of it. There have been some races the last month or so that I’ve given away as a driver. I’m just tickled to be here.”

With the final Pennsylvania appearance officially in the books, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will turn west and hop the Pennsylvania/Ohio border, anxious to battle in the Buckeye State for the final four dates on the 2017 campaign trail. Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will host “America’s Series” on two occasions during the final four stops including a visit on Saturday, September 23, for the 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals.

Joining all three national USAC divisions, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will compete for $5,000 during the Four Crown Nationals showstopper; a program that welcomed 37 entries in 2016. Ian Madsen earned high honors a year ago, holding back Chad Kemenah and Randy Hannagan at the finish.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Four Crown Nationals should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway- Sunday, September 17, 2017: Event Name: Inaugural Harvest Dirt Classic EMi Driver’s Meeting: 26 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brian Brown - 16.188 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Trey Starks - 15.968 seconds *New Track Record Ford Performance Heat #1: Caleb Helms All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carl Bowser Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: James McFadden JE Pistons Dash #1: Brian Brown Classic Ink USA B-Main: Brandon Matus Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Caleb Helms (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brent Matus (+5) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Greg Hodnett Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Carl Bowser (12th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brandon Matus (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.103; 2. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.217; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney, 16.318; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 16.413; 5. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.433; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.469; 7. 13-Brandon Matus, 16.588; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.194; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 18.269

Group (B) 1. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.021; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.373; 3. 98-Carl Bowser, 16.464; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.494; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore, 16.583; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.686; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.7688; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 16.769

Group ( C ) 1. 44-Trey Starks, 15.968; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 16.014; 3. 3-James McFadden, 16.355; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.431; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding, 16.512; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner, 16.627; 7. 51-John Garvin, 17.271; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 17.299

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 2. 1Z-Dale Blaney [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 55-Mike Wagner [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [7]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 2. 94-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison [1]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [5]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [6]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 3-James McFadden [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding [5]; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner [6]; 7. 51-John Garvin [7]; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 3. 98-Carl Bowser [4]; 4. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 5. 3-James McFadden [3]; 6. 1Z-Dale Blaney [5]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 8. 94-Ryan Smith [8]

B-Main (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 2. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison [3]; 5. 51-John Garvin [5]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [6]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 3. 3-James McFadden [5]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett [9]; 6. 1Z-Dale Blaney [6]; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [10]; 9. 94-Ryan Smith [8]; 10. 3K-Tim Kaeding [12]; 11. 7W-Logan Wagner [16]; 12. 98-Carl Bowser [3]; 13. 5-Justin Barger [15]; 14. 35-Tyler Esh [14]; 15. 13-Brandon Matus [19]; 16. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 17. 33-Brent Matus [22]; 18. 51-John Garvin [23]; 19. 1080-Jordan Mackison [20]; 20. 91-Anthony Fiore [17]; 21. 55-Mike Wagner [13]; 22. 22-Brandon Spithaler [21]; 23. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 24. 95-Hunter Mackison [24] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown [1-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (September 17, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 5966 2. Ryan Smith - 5626 3. Caleb Armstrong - 5364 4. Max Stambaugh - 4998 5. Caleb Helms - 4974 6. Brandon Spithaler - 4657 7. T.J. Michael - 4607 8. Tyler Esh - 4585 9. Brandon Matus - 4438 10. Tim Shaffer - 4350

 

 

Brian Brown leads all 30 laps at Selinsgrove Speedway for Jim Nace Memorial/National Open title

SELINSGROVE, PA (September 16, 2017) - Adding to a rapidly expanding resume, “Blackjack” Brian Brown ruled Central Pennsylvania soil on Saturday evening during his visit to Selinsgrove Speedway, claiming the 35th Annual Jim Nace Memorial/National Open with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. The Grain Valley, Missouri, native led all 30 circuits at the historic venue to score the $8,000 payday, ultimately crossing under the final checkers ahead of a pair of Central Pennsylvania’s finest, Brock Zearfoss and Greg Hodnett.

The Arctic Cat All Star victory was the first of Brown’s career, also becoming the 16th different Arctic Cat All Star winner at the Selinsgrove half-mile in 16 starts.

“My engine builder over here, Charlie Garrett, used to build the engines for Jim Nace’s car, as well as be good really good friends with him. Charlie told me that if I could only win one race in Central Pennsylvania, let it be the Jim Nace Memorial,” Brian Brown explained, driver of the Casey’s General Store/FVP/Impact Signs/No. 21. “This one is for Charlie Garrett. This trophy is going back to his shop. What an awesome job by this whole team. We love coming out here. The fans in this area of the country know how to support sprint car racing. Everyone knows how special this race is. This is definitely a dream come true; unbelievable.”

Despite leading all 30 circuits, Brown’s campaign at the top of the running order did not go completely uninterrupted. A series of cautions, two of which on lap four for back-to-back red flag incidents, were obvious distractions for Brown. Traffic came into the picture for the first time on lap eight which held up Brown just enough to allow James McFadden, Brock Zearfoss and Greg Hodnett to track down the race leader. By lap ten, the top-four were racing nearly nose-to-tail while navigating through slower cars. In Brown's favor, a caution on lap 13 would end any further challenges by those racing behind him.

The main event’s final caution on lap 22 set up a clear track and clean air for Brown, not reaching the tail of the field again until the mid-point of lap 29. The former Knoxville (IA) Raceway track champion was chased to the checkers by recently crowned Port Royal Speedway champion, Brock Zearfoss, and Greg Hodnett.

“I glanced up at the scoreboard a few times and saw [Greg Hodnett] was moving around,” Brown stated. “I knew I had to go out there and lay down some good laps. I got beat last week by trying to save my tires and be smarter than everyone else. It was ‘win it or put it in the fence’ tonight and here we are.”

“Any half-mile really fits my style,” Brown said. “This is just a testament to our whole team. They gave me a phenomenal car here tonight. It’s not easy to just come out here and run in Pennsylvania for a month. It takes a lot of time and preparation. It takes everyone to believe in us and say ‘go out there and have some fun.’”

For the final time this season, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will headline competition in the Keystone State, this time paying a visit to the oldest active dirt track in the state.

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, will host Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Stars on Sunday evening, September 17; the second appearance of the season, as well as the sixth in Series history. Washington native, Trey Starks, is the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition at the Bedford half-mile, holding off Dale Blaney and Lucas Wolfe for a $5,000 payday on April 30, 2017.

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway officials will allow pit access beginning at 4:00pm on Sunday, September 17. The mandatory drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30pm, followed by hot laps at 6:00pm. More information can be found on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Selinsgrove Speedway- Saturday, September 16, 2017: Event: 35th Annual Jim Nace Memorial/National Open EMi Driver’s Meeting: 40 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brian Brown - 16.086 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Trey Starks - 15.995 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Kaeding All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Blane Heimbach Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Smith Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Anthony Macri JE Pistons Dash #1: James McFadden JE Pistons Dash #2: Brian Brown Classic Ink USA B-Main: Trey Starks Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Greg Hodnett (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Trey Starks (+16) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Trey Starks Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Tony Stewart Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brandon Matus (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 44-Trey Starks, 15.995; 2. 1z-Dale Blaney, 16.333; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 16.377; 4. 3K-Tim Kaeding, 16.412; 5. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.509; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.696; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore, 16.767; 8. 13-Brandon Matus, 16.834; 9. C4-Jim Shuster, 17.057; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 18.76

Group (B) 1. 21-Brian Brown, 16.103; 2. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.44; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.453; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.505; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.522; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.549; 7. 5-Justin Barger, 16.642; 8. 38-Steve Buckwalter, 16.649; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 17.155; 10. 10-Joe Kata, 17.836

Group ( C ) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.208; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.263; 3. 11-TJ Stutts, 16.32; 4. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.349; 5. 29S-Jason Shultz, 16.455; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.641; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.663; 8. 7-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.668; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 16.801; 10. 49-Mallie Shuster, 17.232

Group (D) 1. 3-James McFadden, 16.459; 2. 0-Rick Lafferty, 16.584; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.586; 4. 41-Ryan Taylor, 16.656; 5. M1-Mark Smith, 16.671; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.704; 7. 33W-Michael Walter, 16.788; 8. 51-John Garvin, 17.193; 9. 35S-Daryl Stimeling, 17.298; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.476

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3K-Tim Kaeding [1]; 2. 24-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [7]; 7. C4-Jim Shuster [9]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [10]; 9. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 10. 1Z-Dale Blaney [3]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 12-Blane Heimbach [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 29-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 7. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 8. 38-Steve Buckwalter [8]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 10. 10-Joe Kata [10]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 11-TJ Stutts [2]; 5. 29S-Jason Shultz [5]; 6. 7-Kyle Reinhardt [8]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [9]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 10. 49-Mallie Shuster [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 2. 3-James McFadden [4]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 4. 41-Ryan Taylor [1]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [6]; 6. 0-Rick Lafferty [3]; 7. 51-John Garvin [8]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 9. 35S-Daryl Stimeling [9]; 10. 33W-Michael Walter [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 3-James McFadden [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [3]; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 94-Ryan Smith [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 44-Trey Starks [1]; 2. 0-Rick Lafferty [4]; 3. 5-Justin Barger [6]; 4. 38-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 5. 7-Kyle Reinhardt [9]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [10]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 9. C4-Jim Shuster [13]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 11. 10-Joe Kata [19]; 12. 33W-Michael Walter [11]; 13. 33-Brent Matus [20]; 14. 9C-Roger Campbell [14]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18]; 16. 33M-Max Stambaugh [12]; 17. 1Z-Dale Blaney [2]; 18. 51-John Garvin [15]; 19. 35S-Daryl Stimeling [17]; 20. 49-Mallie Shuster [16]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [21]; 6. 24-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 7. 29-Danny Dietrich [12]; 8. 94-Ryan Smith [10]; 9. 29S-Jason Shultz [17]; 10. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [13]; 12. 38-Steve Buckwalter [24]; 13. 5-Justin Barger [23]; 14. 41-Ryan Taylor [15]; 15. 3K-Tim Kaeding [9]; 16. 13-Brandon Matus [16]; 17. 95-Hunter Mackison [19]; 18. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 19. 51-John Garvin [25]; 20. 0-Rick Lafferty [22]; 21. 3-James McFadden [1]; 22. 12-Blane Heimbach [7]; 23. 11-TJ Stutts [14]; 24. 17-Caleb Helms [11]; 25. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [20] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown [1-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (September 16, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 5824 2. Ryan Smith - 5494 3. Caleb Armstrong - 5230 4. Max Stambaugh - 4908 5. Caleb Helms - 4828 6. Brandon Spithaler - 4551 7. T.J. Michael - 4489 8. Tyler Esh - 4463 9. Tim Shaffer - 4350 10. Brandon Matus - 4318

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Selinsgrove, Bedford on deck; Pennsylvania welcomes Arctic Cat All Stars for final visit of 2017

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 13, 2017) - One final trip to the Keystone State stands ahead for Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Comprised of two events at two different facilities, the final Central Pennsylvania invasion of the season will include visits to Selinsgrove Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17. The traveling band of winged warriors will race for a total winner’s share equaling $13,000 during the two-day trek, $8,000 of it during Selinsgrove Speedway’s season ending Jim Nace Memorial/National Open on Saturday.

Including their first visit in 1970, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions have made 15 prior appearances at Selinsgrove Speedway, each resulting in a different main event winner. Danny Dietrich, a two-time winner with the Series this season, is the most recent to visit Selinsgrove Speedway victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star competition, earning high honors on April 24, 2016.

After a one-night showdown at Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday, September 16, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will move southwest and enter action at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford on Sunday, September 17. Unlike Selinsgrove, Bedford’s history involving the Arctic Cat All Stars is fairly short, only hosting the regional travelers on five occasions since their debut in 2001. One trend that Selinsgrove and Bedford do share is a diverse win list; there has yet to be a repeat Arctic Cat All Star winner at the Bedford half-mile.

Moving closer and closer toward a record-tying sixth Series championship, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star charge into Central Pennsylvania. The three-time winner in 2017, one of which at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway during the Series’ first visit in late April, holds a 350-point cushion over Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith. Smith, who owns one Arctic Cat All Star victory during competition in 2017, will enter the two-race stand in hopes to furthering his Central Pennsylvania momentum streak. Most recently, the “Kunkletown Kid” finished second during the 50th Annual Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway.

New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong, “Mad Max” Stambaugh, and recent $10,000 winner at Wayne County (OH) Speedway, Caleb Helms, currently find themselves third through fifth in the Arctic Cat All Star championship standings. For Stambaugh, following the Arctic Cat All Star trail full-time is a first-ever experience, now leading the EMi Rookie of the Year standings aboard the Ray Marshall Motorsports entry.

Selinsgrove Speedway officials will open pit gates at 4:00pm on Saturday, September 16. A mandatory meeting for all Arctic Cat All Star competitors will be hosted at 5:45pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30pm, sharp. Those seeking extra news and notes can find Selinsgrove Speedway live on the Web at www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway officials will allow pit access beginning at 4:00pm on Sunday, September 17. The mandatory drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30pm, followed by hot laps at 6:00pm. More information can be found on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (September 13, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah -5710 2. Ryan Smith - 5360 3. Caleb Armstrong - 5128 4. Max Stambaugh - 4818 5. Caleb Helms - 4726 6. Brandon Spithaler - 4461 7. T.J. Michael - 4399 8. Tyler Esh - 4373 9. Tim Shaffer - 4350 10. Brandon Matus - 4200

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Lance Dewease scores richest payday in Port Royal Speedway history

PORT ROYAL, PA (September 9, 2017) - Ending a perfect weekend for the Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, native, Lance Dewease scored the richest payday in the history of Port Royal Speedway on Saturday evening, dominating 44 of 50 circuits around the Juniata County Fairgrounds “Speed Palace” to claim the 50th running of the Tuscarora 50 worth $50,000.

Dewease, now with an unprecedented six Tuscarora 50 titles, started sixth on the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event grid, taking command officially on lap seven over Kunkletown’s Ryan Smith and Central Pennsylvania hotshot, Danny Dietrich. Despite a competition yellow during the midpoint of the 50-lapper, Dewease remained flawless during his campaign at the top of the running order, crossing under the final checkers nearly four seconds ahead of Smith, Brock Zearfoss, a hard-charging Lucas Wolfe, and the “Madman” Kerry Madsen.

“I know how to run this place for 50 laps,” Lance Dewease said on the Port Royal Speedway victory lane stage. “We didn’t push it real hard at the beginning just because I didn’t want to overheat my left rear. I probably could have ran a little faster, but I didn’t want to yet. This is all about this team right now. We have a 16-race-old motor in here. It’s the ‘little engine that can.’ My team works their butts off every time we show up to race. It’s definitely hard work that gets us here.”

The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith and Western Pennsylvania's own Carl Bowser led the 27 starters to green for the 50th running of the Tuscarora 50. Smith earned the early advantage, racing back to the flagstand for the first time with Danny Dietrich, Lance Dewease and Carl Bowser in tow. Utilizing the very topside of the speedway, Ryan Smith kept command for the first six circuits.

By lap three, Lance Dewease had worked his way underneath Dietrich for second. Four circuits later, Dewease was battling for the top spot, ultimately working underneath Ryan Smith with a textbook slide job at the entrance of turn one. Dietrich followed Dewease’s tracks and also worked by Smith, keeping pace with the familiar No. 69K until traffic spoiled Dietrich’s momentum on lap 10.

Working as an advantage for the race leader, traffic eventually intensified which allowed Dewease to escape from the rest of the field. By the time the race was stopped for a competition yellow on lap 25, Dewease’s command was built to nearly four seconds. During the closing laps before the yellow, Ryan Smith battled back to regain second over Dietrich on lap 17. Brock Zearfoss, who started ninth on the main event grid, also raced around Dietrich to claim third on lap 19.

When green flag conditions resumed on lap 26, Dewease was able to pick up right where he left off and return to the bottom of the speedway. By lap 29, Dewease regrew his lead to 2.5 seconds, still flanked by Ryan Smith and Brock Zearfoss. Even when the trio raced into traffic once again, Dewease maintained all momentum, ultimately crossing under the final checkers 3.948 seconds ahead of Smith and Zearfoss.

“We were fortunate enough to win our heat race which put us in a good starting position,” said Dewease, pilot of the familiar Don Kreitz-owned/Sharman Builders/No. 69K. “We had to free ourselves up a little bit during that break. When I got into lapped cars, I started to get really tight. This car loves the clean air. This win is really special to all of us.”

In total, Lance Dewease earned $56,350 during his weekend visit to the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace.” The pair of Arctic Cat All Star victories increases his career win total to 35 with “America's Series.”

Returning to Central Pennsylvania for one final time in 2017, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue the month of September with trips to Selinsgrove Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17, respectively. The 35th Annual Jim Nace Memorial/National Open at Selinsgrove Speedway will highlight the weekend venture to the Keystone State, awarding an $8,000 top prize; the final event of the 2017 season at the Penn Township half-mile.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the events at Selinsgrove Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway should visit each facility live on the Web at www.selinsgrovespeedway.com and www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway- Saturday, September 9, 2017: Event: 50th Annual Tuscarora 50 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 66 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Lynton Jeffrey - 16.153 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Trey Starks - 16.243 second (3rd quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Kaeding Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Smith Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Lance Dewease Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Danny Dietrich Ford Performance Heat #6: Carl Bowser Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Freddie Rahmer Classic Ink USA B-Main: Greg Hodnett Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Trey Starks (+4) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Mark Smith (11th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 71-Joey Saldana, 16.199; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.279; 3. 21-Brian Brown, 16.324; 4. 17b-Josh Baughman, 16.326; 5. o7-Sammy Swindell, 16.337; 6. 12L-Lynton Jeffrey, 16.374; 7. 48-Tony Stewart, 16.424; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.483; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.508; 10. 99-Brady Bacon, 16.51; 11. 3-Tim Kaeding, 16.529; 12. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.575; 13. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.607; 14. 11-TJ Stutts, 16.632; 15. 21M-Brian Montieth, 16.661; 16. 87K-Alan Krimes, 16.702; 17. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.731; 18. 16-Matt Campbell, 16.745; 19. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.755; 20. 17C-Steve Buckwalter, 16.809; 21. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen, 16.827; 22. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 16.851; 23. OO-Dane Lorenc, 16.875; 24. 5B-Justin Barger, 16.923; 25. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.931; 26. 35-Tyler Esh, 17.025; 27. 33E-Jared Esh, 17.065; 28. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 17.066; 29. 28F-Dave Franek, 17.184; 30. 13-Brandon Matus, 17.199; 31. 39-Cory Haas, 17.259; 32. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 17.276; 33. 33W-Michael Walter, 17.337

Group (B) 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.164; 2. 44-Trey Starks, 16.243; 3. 1z-Dale Blaney, 16.282; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.305; 5. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.352; 6. 71m-Dave Blaney, 16.428; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.434; 8. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.442; 9. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 16.471; 10. M1-Mark Smith, 16.504; 11. 17-Caleb Helms, 16.609; 12. 98-Carl Bowser, 16.634; 13. 7W-Logan Wagner, 16.668; 14. 5-Dylan Cisney, 16.674; 15. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 16.7; 16. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.737; 17. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.806; 18. 55-Mike Wagner, 16.869; 19. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 16.906; 20. 29S-Jason Shultz, 16.965; 21. 95-Hunter Mackison, 17.01; 22. 2-AJ Flick, 17.061; 23. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.104; 24. 51-John Garvin, 17.163; 25. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.329; 26. 98T-Joe Trenca, 17.521; 27. 44H-Joey Hershey, 17.558; 28. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.876; 29. 9C-Roger Campbell, 18.115; 30. 33-Brent Matus, 18.144; 31. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.626; 32. 17G-George Streaker Jr., 18.965

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer 1. 48-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [5]; 5. 17B-Josh Baughman [3]; 6. 87K-Alan Krimes [6]; 7. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [8]; 8. 12-Blane Heimbach [7]; 9. 39-Cory Haas [11]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 11. 55K-Robbie Kendall [10]

Heat #2 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer 1. 3-Tim Kaeding [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 11-TJ Stutts [5]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [6]; 5. 17C-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 6. OO-Dane Lorenc [8]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 8. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [11]; 9. O7-Sammy Swindell [3]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4]; 11. 28F-Dave Franek [10]

Heat #3 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer 1. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 12L-Lynton Jeffrey [3]; 5. 16-Matt Campbell [6]; 6. 21M-Brian Montieth [5]; 7. 5B-Justin Barger [8]; 8. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen [7]; 9. 33E-Jared Esh [9]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [10]

Heat #4 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [2]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner [5]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 8. 2-AJ Flick [8]; 9. 75-Nicole Bower [9]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 11. 12W-Troy Fraker [11]

Heat #5 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer 1. 29-Danny Dietrich [2]; 2. 20-Ryan Taylor [3]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 6. 29S-Jason Shultz [7]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]; 8. 98T-Joe Trenca [9]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]; 10. 17G-George Streaker Jr. [11]; 11. 17-Caleb Helms [1]

Heat #6 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 3 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 71M-Dave Blaney [3]; 4. 55-Mike Wagner [6]; 5. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [5]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]; 9. 44H-Joey Hershey [9]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [10]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [1]; 2. 12-Blane Heimbach [7]; 3. 5B-Justin Barger [5]; 4. o7-Sammy Swindell [15]; 5. 47K-Kody Lehman [4]; 6. 75-Nicole Bower [14]; 7. 2-AJ Flick [8]; 8. 17-Caleb Helms [21]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [19]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [16]; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker [22]; 12. 17G-George Streaker Jr. [20]; 13. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen [11]; 14. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 27-Greg Hodnett [2]; 2. 24-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 5. 17B-Josh Baughman [7]; 6. 17C-Steve Buckwalter [9]; 7. 55-Mike Wagner [6]; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes [13]; 9. 12L-Lynton Jeffrey [5]; 10. 7W-Logan Wagner [12]; 11. 12-Blane Heimbach [19]; 12. 16-Matt Campbell [11]; 13. 29S-Jason Shultz [14]; 14. 21M-Brian Montieth [17]; 15. OO-Dane Lorenc [15]; 16. 33M-Max Stambaugh [8]; 17. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [18]

A-Main (50 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [6]; 2. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [22]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [14]; 6. 29-Danny Dietrich [4]; 7. 21-Brian Brown [11]; 8. 71-Joey Saldana [7]; 9. 20-Ryan Taylor [10]; 10. 27-Greg Hodnett [21]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [8]; 12. 44-Trey Starks [16]; 13. 48-Tony Stewart [5]; 14. 3-Tim Kaeding [3]; 15. 10H-Chad Kemenah [17]; 16. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 17. 71M-Dave Blaney [18]; 18. 87-Aaron Reutzel [19]; 19. 1Z-Dale Blaney [20]; 20. 39M-Anthony Macri [23]; 21. 5-Dylan Cisney [26]; 22. 55-Mike Wagner [27]; 23. 99-Brady Bacon [13]; 24. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [24]; 25. 49X-Tim Shaffer [12]; 26. 33M-Max Stambaugh [25]; 27. 11-TJ Stutts [15] Lap Leaders: Ryan Smith [1-6]; Lance Dewease [7-50]

 

 

Lance Dewease edges Brian Brown for Night Before The Tuscarora 50 win at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, PA (September 8, 2017) - A name certainly synonymous with victory lane in Central Pennsylvania, Lance Dewease made his return to the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Friday evening and left as a winner, earning the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 victory over a field of 65 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions entries for a $5,000 top prize.

The victory lane visit, the result of a battle with Midwest invader, Brian Brown, after starting third on the main event grid, bumps Dewease to 34 total wins with the Arctic Cat All Stars throughout the course of his storied career, now with seven at the Juniata County Fairgrounds.

“We were pretty good here tonight for 30 laps, but I think we still need to get a little bit better for the 50-lap race tomorrow,” Lance Dewease explained, pilot of the Don Kreitz-owned/Schannauer Plumbing & Heating/Henry Sharman Builders/No. 69K. “We just had to keep our tires under us. This place was so fast here tonight.”

After withstanding a series of cautions during the first three circuits, once of which resulting in open red flag conditions while track crews cleaned up oil, Fayetteville’s Lance Dewease was able to capitalize on a solid start and maintain third in the running order, eventually taking second from Mike Wagner just as the lead pack was entering traffic for the first time near the completion of lap eight.

Lapped traffic proved to be a benefactor for Dewease during large segments the 30-lap program. By lap nine, Dewease powered his way to second beyond Mike Wagner, now chasing Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown for the top spot. Despite “Blackjack’s” ability to ring the topside of the speedway through the slower cars, Dewease continued to find ways to keep up with Brown using the very bottom of the half-mile oval, eventually erasing all of Brown’s advantage.

Brown’s lead of nearly two seconds at the midpoint of the main event was cut down to less than a second by lap 23. Dewease ultimately worked his way to the back bumper of the former Knoxville (IA) Raceway track champion on lap 24 which set up his first major bid for the top spot. A successful slide job at the entrance of turn one on the following circuit allowed Dewease to take command of the running order.

On lap 28, Brown set himself up for one last opportunity to regain the top spot back from Dewease, a desperate slide job at the entrance of turn one, but the attempt proved unsuccessful. Dewease kept control to secure his place on top of the Port Royal Speedway victory lane stage. Brian Brown held on to finish second, followed by T.J. Stutts, Greg Hodnett, and the “Madman” Kerry Madsen.

“We knew Brian Brown was going to be fast here tonight,” said Dewease. “He’s got one heck of a motor builder, so we knew he was going to be a rocket ship. This is probably the hardest I’ve had to race this year, but I definitely didn’t keep the tires under me. We are going to have to get better before tomorrow night.”

“To finish second to Lance Dewease while racing against a field of 65 cars is nothing to hang our heads about,” Brian Brown stated. “We have some positive notes to review, so we’ll come back tomorrow and try to get one position better.”

Celebrating its Golden Anniversary in 2017, Tuscarora 50 weekend at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” will continue on Saturday evening, September 9, with the 50th running of the Tuscarora 50; the biggest sprint car race in the history of Port Royal Speedway. The 50-lap finale will award $50,000 to the main event winner, as well as a minimum of $900 to each starter.

Lance Dewease is the defending Tuscarora 50 champion, claiming the $12,000 payday in 2016 over Stevie Smith, Dale Blaney, Cap Henry, and “Double-D” Danny Dietrich. The 2016 Tuscarora 50 title was the fifth of Dewease’s storied career; the most wins in Tuscarora 50 history.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the 50th edition of the Tuscarora 50 should visit Port Royal Speedway live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway- Friday, September 8, 2017: Event: Night Before The Tuscarora 50 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 65 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Greg Hodnett - 15.432 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ryan Smith - 15.571 seconds (8th quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Trenton Sheaffer All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brady Bacon Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: T.J. Stutts Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Greg Hodnett Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Brian Brown Computer Man, Inc D-Main: Caleb Armstrong Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Brandon Matus JE Pistons Dash #1: Brian Brown Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: T.J. Stutts Classic Ink USA B-Main: Trey Starks Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: T.J. Stutts (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Trey Starks (+6) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Trey Starks (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 0-Rick Lafferty, 15.508; 2. 29-Danny Dietrich, 15.541; 3. 12L-Lynton Jeffrey, 15.624; 4. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 15.687; 5. 71-Joey Saldana, 15.692; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 15.991; 7. 13-Brandon Matus, 16.018; 8. 71m-Dave Blaney, 16.05; 9. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.075; 10. 3-Tim Kaeding, 16.175; 11. 51-John Garvin, 16.264; 12. 33-Brent Matus, 16.969; 13. 12w-Troy Fraker, 17.028

Group (B) 1. 1z-Dale Blaney, 15.506; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri, 15.675; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor, 15.857; 4. 99-Brady Bacon, 15.917; 5. 17b-Josh Baughman, 15.943; 6. 39-Cory Haas, 16.023; 7. 5b-Justin Barger, 16.099; 8. 87K-Alan Krimes, 16.103; 9. 28F-Dave Franek, 16.121; 10. 2-AJ Flick, 16.148; 11. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.194; 12. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.293; 13. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.471

Group ( C ) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.461; 2. 94-Ryan Smith, 15.571; 3. 11-TJ Stutts, 15.623; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.631; 5. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 15.783; 6. 21M-Brian Montieth, 15.815; 7. 75-Nicole Bower, 15.849; 8. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 15.963; 9. 16-Matt Campbell, 15.998; 10. 98T-Joe Trenca, 16.068; 11. 98-Carl Bowser, 16.082; 12. 44H-Joey Hershey, 16.0988; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.173

Group (D) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett, 15.52; 2. 44-Trey Starks, 15.613; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 15.686; 4. 48-Tony Stewart, 15.694; 5. M1-Mark Smith, 15.76; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 15.936; 7. OO-Dane Lorenc, 15.962; 8. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 15.979; 9. 33E-Jared Esh, 16.036; 10. 47K-Kody Lehman, 16.088; 11. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen, 16.294; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.329; 13. 9C-Roger Campbell, 16.609

Group (E) 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 15.443; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 15.483; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.722; 4. 55-Mike Wagner, 15.796; 5. 17C-Steve Buckwalter, 15.813; 6. 29S-Jason Shultz, 15.873; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney, 15.89; 8. o7-Sammy Swindell, 16.016; 9. 7W-Logan Wagner, 16.032; 10. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.132; 11. 35S-Daryl Stimeling, 16.177; 12. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.245; 13. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 16.356

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [1]; 2. 29-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 12L-Lynton Jeffrey [2]; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach [9]; 5. 0-Rick Lafferty [4]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [6]; 7. 71M-Dave Blaney [8]; 8. 3-Tim Kaeding [10]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [7]; 10. 51-John Garvin [11]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 12. 12W-Troy Fraker [13]; 13. 71-Joey Saldana [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 2. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor [2]; 4. 5B-Justin Barger [7]; 5. 17B-Josh Baughman [5]; 6. 87K-Alan Krimes [8]; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 8. 2-AJ Flick [10]; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [11]; 10. 28F-Dave Franek [9]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [12]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [13]; 13. 39-Cory Haas [6]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 11-TJ Stutts [2]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 5. 21M-Brian Montieth [6]; 6. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [5]; 7. 24-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 8. 16-Matt Campbell [9]; 9. 98T-Joe Trenca [10]; 10. 98-Carl Bowser [11]; 11. 44H-Joey Hershey [12]; 12. 75-Nicole Bower [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 27-Greg Hodnett [4]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 48-Tony Stewart [1]; 4. D4-Danny Holtgraver [8]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 6. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen [11]; 7. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman [10]; 10. OO-Dane Lorenc [7]; 11. 33E-Jared Esh [9]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [12]; 13. 9C-Roger Campbell [13]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 2. 55-Mike Wagner [1]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 5. 17C-Steve Buckwalter [5]; 6. O7-Sammy Swindell [8]; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney [7]; 8. 29S-Jason Shultz [6]; 9. 7W-Logan Wagner [9]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [12]; 11. 35S-Daryl Stimeling [11]; 12. 35-Tyler Esh [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 21-Brian Brown [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 6. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 11-TJ Stutts [2]; 2. 55-Mike Wagner [3]; 3. 29-Danny Dietrich [4]; 4. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [6]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [5]

D-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen [5]; 3. 35S-Daryl Stimeling [1]; 4. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 2. 7W-Logan Wagner [3]; 3. 71M-Dave Blaney [5]; 4. 33E-Jared Esh [4]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [15]; 7. 1ZF-Stewart Friesen [16]; 8. 3-Tim Kaeding [14]; 9. 44H-Joey Hershey [9]; 10. 2-AJ Flick [13]; 11. 28F-Dave Franek [11]; 12. 47K-Kody Lehman [8]; 13. 98T-Joe Trenca [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 2. 0-Rick Lafferty [1]; 3. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [3]; 5. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [6]; 6. 17C-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 7. 29S-Jason Shultz [10]; 8. 5-Dylan Cisney [11]; 9. 75-Nicole Bower [9]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12]; 11. 24-Lucas Wolfe [15]; 12. 21M-Brian Montieth [8]; 13. 17B-Josh Baughman [13]; 14. 7W-Logan Wagner [20]; 15. 16-Matt Campbell [17]; 16. 33M-Max Stambaugh [16]; 17. OO-Dane Lorenc [14]; 18. O7-Sammy Swindell [18]; 19. 13-Brandon Matus [19]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 11-TJ Stutts [2]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [7]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [10]; 6. 29-Danny Dietrich [6]; 7. 55-Mike Wagner [4]; 8. 1Z-Dale Blaney [5]; 9. D4-Danny Holtgraver [18]; 10. 94-Ryan Smith [13]; 11. 12-Blane Heimbach [19]; 12. 99-Brady Bacon [8]; 13. 39M-Anthony Macri [22]; 14. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [11]; 15. 44-Trey Starks [21]; 16. 20-Ryan Taylor [14]; 17. 17-Caleb Helms [12]; 18. 49X-Tim Shaffer [17]; 19. 10H-Chad Kemenah [25]; 20. 47K-Kody Lehman [27]; 21. 71-Joey Saldana [23]; 22. 12L-Lynton Jeffrey [16]; 23. 5B-Justin Barger [20]; 24. 0-Rick Lafferty [24]; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 26. 48-Tony Stewart [15]; 27. 5-Dylan Cisney [26] Lap Leaders: Brian Brown [1-24]; Lance Dewease [25-30]

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle for 50K during historic Tuscarora 50 weekend

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 6, 2017) - Awarding an unprecedented 50K payday in 2017, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make the journey to Port Royal, Pennsylvania, during the upcoming weekend, joining the acclaimed Pennsylvania Posse for the 50th running of the Tuscarora 50. Set to headline competition at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Saturday evening, September 9, the 50th Annual Tuscarora 50 will go 50 laps in distance, awarding an unmatched $50,000-to-win/$900-to-start; “the biggest sprint car race in the history of Port Royal Speedway.”

“We’ve been looking forward to this weekend for a long time,” Ryan Smith explained, a full-time Arctic Cat All Star traveler who calls Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, home. “One can only expect a competitive field of cars all weekend. Fortunately, we’ve had some success at Port Royal Speedway in the past. We hope to put ourselves in similar position this weekend and compete for the $50,000. An Arctic Cat All Star win in Central Pennsylvania would be very special.”

In conjunction with the 163rd Juniata County Fair, Tuscarora 50 weekend at Port Royal Speedway will kick start officially for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday evening, September 8. The 30-lap, Night Before The 50 preliminary will award a $5,000 winner’s share, as well as a minimum of $500 to each starter.

Friday’s Night Before The 50 program will utilize the familiar Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions format, complete with time trials, heat races, one or two dashes, and respective main events. A unique format will be conducted to produce the Tuscarora 50 main event lineup on Saturday. Despite utilizing two different formats, each night will award full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase.

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star invasion into Central Pennsylvania as the current Series point leader. The five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion owns an impressive 394-point lead in the updated standings, amassing 33 top-ten finishes in 40 main event starts. Kemenah also leads all Series travelers with three victories on the season, most recently finding victory lane at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

Former Pennsylvania Posse representative gone All Star, Ryan Smith enters the historic weekend at Port Royal Speedway second in the title chase, accumulating 22 top-ten finishes, as well as one victory during action in scenic Dundee, New York. New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong enters the weekend just behind Smith in the championship, followed by leading Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions/EMi Rookie of the Year contender, “Mad Max” Stambaugh, and recent Pete Jacobs Memorial champion, Caleb Helms.

Port Royal Speedway will open pit gates at 4:00pm on Friday, September 8. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:45pm, followed by Arctic Cat All Star hot laps at 6:30pm.

On Saturday, September 9, Port Royal Speedway pit gates will open at 3:00pm, followed by a drivers meeting at 5:30pm and hot laps at 6:20pm.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Port Royal Speedway should visit the “Speed Palace” live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (September 6, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 5478 2. Ryan Smith - 5084 3. Caleb Armstrong - 4936 4. Max Stambaugh - 4626 5. Caleb Helms - 4520 6. Brandon Spithaler - 4281 7. T.J. Michael - 4219 8. Tyler Esh - 4193 9. Tim Shaffer - 4134 10. Brandon Matus - 4020

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Caleb Helms earns $10,000 for first-ever Arctic Cat All Star victory during Wayne County’s Pete Jacobs Memorial

ORRVILLE, OH (September 3, 2017) - Finally etching his name in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions history books, Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms is an Arctic Cat All Star main event winner, earning $10,000 during the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The victory, undoubtedly the largest payday of his young career, was a first-ever during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition.

The pilot of the Big Jerk Premium Jerky/Helms and Sons Excavating/Ferguson/Tommy Tire Sales/No. 17 charged from the inside of row five to claim his spot on top of the feature podium, withstanding multiple charges from former Arctic Cat All Star champion, Tim Shaffer, and Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan during the closing circuits.

“Man...I’m really happy to be here,” Caleb Helms said with relief in victory lane. “I couldn’t have done it without my family; my dad, my grandpa, my wife, my boys. I’ve been believing I could be here. It has been a long time coming it feels like, but I’m so happy we are finally here.”

Joey Saldana and Chad Kemenah led the feature field to green on Sunday night at Wayne County Speedway. Saldana earned the early advantage, leading Kemenah and Danny Mumaw by the flag stand for the first time. Five cautions interrupted the first eight circuits of the 35-lap main event. During that time, Saldana remained in control, keeping the tight battle for second through fourth between Caleb Helms, Danny Mumaw and Chad Kemenah in his rear-view mirror.

During the lap eight restart, Mumaw, who worked by Helms the circuit prior, drove under Saldana for the lead in turn one. Despite Saldana’s attempt to retake the top spot in turns three and four with a slidejob, Mumaw maintained in command. All momentum would soon be lost once again as caution flags reappeared on lap nine.

Mumaw led the feature field back to green with Joey Saldana right on his tail tank. The nearby Wooster, Ohio, native attempted to run away from the field, but Saldana never allowed it, keeping just a few car lengths between himself and Mumaw. As the pair reached the back of the field, Mumaw’s lead diminished completely, soon finding himself on the back bumper of lapped traffic with Saldana on his heels. Unfortunately for Mumaw, his lead would end in traffic as contact with a lapped car sent him skating into the the infield, also collecting Joey Saldana. Helms, who battled his way into third just before the incident, inherited the top spot.

Green flag conditions returned with Helms now in control over Tim Shaffer and Cole Duncan. Utilizing the very topside of the speedway, Helms was able to maintain momentum over the other front-runners, but not without some added pressure from the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer. When Helms and Shaffer entered traffic on lap 25, the gap between the two disappeared completely, battling nearly side-by-side for four circuits from laps 26 to 29. Luckily for Helms, caution flags flew once again, ultimately setting up a clear track and clean air the remaining distance.

“That late caution definitely helped us,” Caleb Helms explained. “I felt like we were finally starting to hit stride. I was able to get my wing back a little bit further and figure out where I needed to enter the corners. Andy Potter did a great job with this car. We keep learning night in and night out.”

“He did a really good job tonight. Caleb ran a really good race,” said Tim Shaffer. “Caleb did everything he needed to do. Those guys work really hard and deserved this one.”

With their Labor Day weekend swing through the Buckeye State officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now trek back across state lines, this time setting the compass toward Central Pennsylvania where “America’s Series” will challenge the notorious Pennsylvania Posse for two consecutive nights of competition at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace.”

In conjunction with the 163rd Juniata County Fair, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, for back-to-back events on Friday and Saturday, September 8-9. The 50th Annual Tuscarora 50 will be the main attraction, awarding $50,000 on Saturday, September 9. The Night Before The 50 preliminary program, awarding $5,000, will kick start the historic weekend on Friday, September 8.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to Port Royal Speedway should visit the “Speed Palace” live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway- Sunday, September 3, 2017:
Event: Pete Jacobs Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Joey Saldana - 14.504 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 14.251 seconds (2nd)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Cale Conley
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: T.J. Michael
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Joey Saldana
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash #1: Joey Saldana
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Chad Kemenah
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tyler Esh
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Caleb Helms
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tyler Esh (+9)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (6th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Tyler Esh (12th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brandon Spithaler
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.324; 2. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.337; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.437; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.452; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.461; 6. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.662; 7. 51-John Garvin, 15.109; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell, 15.254; 9. 27-Brad Lamberson, 99

Group (B)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.251; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.497; 3. 5-Jordan Harble, 14.623; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.661; 5. A67-Brandon Wimmer, 14.709; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.965; 7. 40-George Hobaugh, 15.12; 8. 4B-Steve Butler, 15.668; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 16.191

Group ( C )
1. 71-Joey Saldana, 14.176; 2. 17b-Dale Blaney, 14.271; 3. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.293; 4. 16-Danny Mumaw, 14.532; 5. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.588; 6. C1-Clay Riney, 14.613; 7. 9x-Travis Philo, 14.715; 8. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.788

Group (D)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.512; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.546; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.587; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.672; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.68; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 15.008; 7. 7-Troy Kingan, 15.754

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [6]; 6. 51-John Garvin [7]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 9. 27-Brad Lamberson [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. A67-Brandon Wimmer [5]; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 7. 4B-Steve Butler [8]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 9. 5-Jordan Harble [2]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 2. 16-Danny Mumaw [1]; 3. 9X-Travis Philo [7]; 4. 17B-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [5]; 6. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 7. C1-Clay Riney [6]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [2]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton [5]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 7. 7-Troy Kingan [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 71-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 16-Danny Mumaw [2]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 59-Ryan Smith [5]; 5. 17B-Dale Blaney [4]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 2. 13-Brandon Matus [4]; 3. 1080-Jordan Mackison [2]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [7]; 5. 4B-Steve Butler [9]; 6. 51-John Garvin [6]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 8. 27-Brad Lamberson [12]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 11. 5-Jordan Harble [3]; 12. 7-Troy Kingan [10]; 13. C1-Clay Riney [13]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [12]; 7. 59-Ryan Smith [8]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker [20]; 10. 17B-Dale Blaney [10]; 11. A67-Brandon Wimmer [16]; 12. 35-Tyler Esh [21]; 13. 22B-Ryan Broughton [19]; 14. 45-Trevor Baker [18]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [15]; 16. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 17. 33M-Max Stambaugh [14]; 18. 71-Joey Saldana [1]; 19. 16-Danny Mumaw [3]; 20. 13-Brandon Matus [22]; 21. 9X-Travis Philo [13]; 22. 1080-Jordan Mackison [23]; 23. 4B-Steve Butler [25]; 24. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [17]; 25. 40-George Hobaugh [24] Lap Leaders: Joey Saldana [1-7], Danny Mumaw [8-17], Caleb Helms [18-35]

 

 

Joey Saldana steals the show from Cole Duncan for Dirt Classic Ohio title worth $10,000

Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway on deck

ATTICA, OH (September 2, 2017) - The “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana stole the show on Saturday night at Attica (OH) Raceway Park, taking the top spot away from race leader, Cole Duncan, during a lap 37 restart to lead the final four circuits of the 40-lapper, ultimately claiming Dirt Classic Ohio top honors, as well as the $10,000 top prize.

The victory, his second of the 2017 season against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, raises Saldana’s career win total to 73 with “America's Series,” five of which occurring at the home of “Ohio's Finest Racing.”

After leading the first 36 circuits, Cole Duncan held on to finish second to help close out the 2017 Attica Raceway Park season, followed by Cap Henry, Travis Philo and Chris Andrews.

“I can’t thank Betsy and Bernie enough for giving me the opportunity to race these cars,” Saldana said, pilot of the Indy Race Parts, No. 71. “They are so expensive to race and be competitive. They definitely give me a car that is competitive enough to win every night. Tonight we showed everyone we had those capabilities.”

Cole Duncan and Joey Saldana led the 26-car field to green on Saturday night for the Dirt Classic Ohio main event. Duncan earned the early jump, leading Joey Saldana and Cap Henry by the flag stand for the first time. It was not until lap seven when Duncan reached traffic for the first time. His efforts through the back of the field were short lived as the main event’s first caution flag appeared on lap nine.

After a pair of cautions on lap nine, Duncan led the field back to power, quickly returning to a lengthy advantage ahead of Joey Saldana and Cap Henry. Duncan’s lead was interrupted again on lap 15 as red flag conditions took over the speedway, this time for Carson Macedo, who was battling for a top-five position just before losing control at the exit of turn two. Macedo was unharmed, but would not return.

Green flag conditions returned over the speedway once again with Duncan still in control over Saldana and Henry. As the trio raced into turn one, Saldana made an impressive bid for the top spot, sliding across the nose wing of Duncan as they raced through turns one and two. Duncan was able to drive back by Saldana, only to be slid again as the pair raced into turn three. Like before, Duncan was able to turn down the race track and cross back underneath Saldana, beating the Brownsburg, Indiana, native in a drag race back to the start/finish line.

After a quick battle with Saldana, Duncan drove off, quickly gaining ground on the field for the next several circuits. Unfortunately for Duncan, all momentum would soon be lost as red flag conditions returned to the speedway once again on lap 21, this time for sprint car youngster, Justin Peck. Peck ended his night upside-down, but was unharmed.

Duncan paced the running order back to life once again, still keeping Saldana and Henry in his rear-view mirror. A pair of cautions, the first on lap 34 and the second on lap 37, allowed Saldana to set up his eventual takeover of the point position. His first attempt during the lap 34 restart was unsuccessful, but fortunately enough, caution flags flew again on lap 37. It was then when Saldana made his $10,000 move.

At the drop of the green flag, the “Brownsburg Bullet” chased Duncan by the cone and drove hard into the first corner, eventually sliding by the Lockbourne, Ohio, native as the duo battled near the exit of turn four. Unlike prior attempts, this time Saldana made it stick, solidifying his place on top of the feature podium.

“The biggest thing with Cole [Duncan] is that he has a really good car. He drove one hell of a race and did a great job,” Saldana explained. “He has a great dad who is teaching him how to race and that is exactly where I was a few years ago with my dad when I was trying to make it in racing. It wasn’t that he did anything wrong, I just figured out how to back my corner up on the restart just a little bit and get a run on him. Him and I had a really good battle there toward the beginning, but tonight was good, clean racing. Luckily, we had that restart with four to go that gave us a shot at the win.”

“Getting that first win at Attica keeps eluding us,” Cole Duncan said in dissapointment. “Congratulations to Joey [Saldana] and their team. They have been a rocket all season. That No. 71 car has always been fast, but Joey takes it to a whole new level.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Labor Day weekend swing through the Buckeye State with a visit to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday, September 3. Capping off a $20,000 weekend for “America’s Series,” the Pete Jacobs Memorial will highlight competition at “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” awarding $10,000 after 35 laps of green flag competition.

Wayne County Speedway officials will open gates at 2:00pm on Sunday afternoon, September 3. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:00pm, with racing to follow at 7:30pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park- Saturday, September 2, 2017: Dirt Classic Ohio EMi Driver’s Meeting: 49 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sammy Swindell - 12.479 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: D.J. Foos - 12.305 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: D.J. Foos All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Helms Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tyler Esh Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Sammy Swindell Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Joey Saldana Ford Performance Heat #6: Jordan Ryan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #7: Stuart Brubaker Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #8: Andrew Palker Daido Engine Bearings Heat #9: Justin Peck Kistler Racing Products Heat #10: Ryan Smith Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Dan McCarron Classic Ink USA B-Main: Chad Kemenah Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Cole Duncan (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tim Shaffer (+15) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Byron Reed (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith (11th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Tyler Esh (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1. 23-DJ Foos, 12.315; 2. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.358; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.377; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.387; 5. 71-Joey Saldana, 12.397; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.401; 7. 70-Rob Chaney, 12.427; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.465; 9. 39-Sammy Swindell, 12.475; 10. 4-Cap Henry, 12.478; 11. 7K-Cale Conley, 12.5; 12. 17B-Dale Blaney, 12.5127; 13. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.513; 14. 99-Brady Bacon, 12.529; 15. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.537; 16. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.583; 17. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.598; 18. 8-Dean Jacobs, 12.599; 19. 11N-Craig Mintz, 12.628; 20. 60-Jody Keegan, 12.6281; 21. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.699; 22. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.704; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.709; 24. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.71; 25. 7-Shawn Valenti, 12.711; 26. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 12.724; 27. OO-Dane Lorenc, 12.731; 28. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.735; 29. 27-Brad Lamberson, 12.759; 30. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.774; 31. 97-Broc Martin, 12.776; 32. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 12.785; 33. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.794; 34. 84-Brandon Hanks, 12.81; 35. 59-Ryan Smith, 12.867; 36. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.869; 37. 51-John Garvin, 12.913; 38. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.917; 39. 5X-Justin Peck, 12.925; 40. 13-Brandon Matus, 12.949; 41. 45-Trevor Baker, 12.972; 42. 40-George Hobaugh, 13.082; 43. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.1487; 44. O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.149; 45. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.319; 46. 9C-Roger Campbell, 13.331; 47. 55-Gary Kriess, 13.392; 48. 33-Brent Matus, 13.442; 49. 1st-Gary Taylor, 99

Heat #1 (8 Laps) 1. 23-DJ Foos [1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [5]; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]; 6. 97-Broc Martin [7]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 8. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]

Heat #2 (8 Laps) 1. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 2. 17B-Dale Blaney [3]; 3. 70-Rob Chaney [2]; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 5. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [7]; 6. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 7. 51-John Garvin [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 9. 55-Gary Kriess [10]; 10. OO-Dane Lorenc [6]

Heat #3 (8 Laps) 1. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]; 5. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [8]; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [10]; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]

Heat #4 (8 Laps) 1. 39-Sammy Swindell [2]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 99-Brady Bacon [3]; 4. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 5. 5X-Justin Peck [8]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [9]; 7. 27-Brad Lamberson [6]; 8. 84-Brandon Hanks [7]; 9. 11N-Craig Mintz [4]

Heat #5 (8 Laps) 1. 71-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 4-Cap Henry [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 4. 7-Shawn Valenti [5]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 6. 59-Ryan Smith [7]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [9]

Heat #6 (8 Laps) 1. 9M-Jordan Ryan [3]; 2. 97-Broc Martin [2]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 4. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [1]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 7. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 8. 23-DJ Foos [8]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]

Heat #7 (8 Laps) 1. 35s-Stuart Brubaker [2]; 2. 16-Chris Andrews [4]; 3. 51-John Garvin [1]; 4. 17B-Dale Blaney [6]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 6. OO-Dane Lorenc [3]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 8. 55-Gary Kriess [10]; 9. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 10. 70-Rob Chaney [7]

Heat #8 (8 Laps) 1. 57X-Andrew Palker [2]; 2. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 5. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 8. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [9]

Heat #9 (8 Laps) 1. 5X-Justin Peck [1]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [4]; 3. 99-Brady Bacon [6]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [8]; 5. 39-Sammy Swindell [7]; 6. 84-Brandon Hanks [2]; 7. 27-Brad Lamberson [3]; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger [9]

Heat #10 (8 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [7]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 5. 71-Joey Saldana [8]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 7. 7-Shawn Valenti [4]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [9]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 22M-Dan McCarron [1]; 2. 40-George Hobaugh [2]; 3. 9C-Roger Campbell [6]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 5. 33-Brent Matus [5]; 6. 55-Gary Kriess [4]; 7. 11N-Craig Mintz [7]; 8. 91-Cale Thomas [8]; 9. 60-Jody Keegan [9]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 11. 1st-Gary Taylor [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 97-Broc Martin [6]; 4. 5X-Justin Peck [9]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [8]; 6. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 9. 7-Shawn Valenti [7]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [13]; 11. 22M-Dan McCarron [19]; 12. 13-Brandon Matus [15]; 13. 51-John Garvin [11]; 14. 40-George Hobaugh [20]; 15. 45-Trevor Baker [17]; 16. OO-Dane Lorenc [14]; 17. 27-Brad Lamberson [12]; 18. 84-Brandon Hanks [16]; 19. 35s-Stuart Brubaker [5]; 20. O8-Dan Kuriger [18]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 71-Joey Saldana [2]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 4-Cap Henry [3]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [7]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [20]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed [16]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [22]; 8. 39-Sammy Swindell [6]; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah [19]; 10. 23-DJ Foos [5]; 11. 59-Ryan Smith [23]; 12. 17-Caleb Helms [13]; 13. 99-Brady Bacon [10]; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [15]; 15. 35-Tyler Esh [12]; 16. 13-Brandon Matus [26]; 17. 9M-Jordan Ryan [17]; 18. 7K-Cale Conley [9]; 19. 5X-Justin Peck [24]; 20. 1080-Jordan Mackison [11]; 21. 17B-Dale Blaney [8]; 22. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 23. 97-Broc Martin [21]; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs [14]; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker [18]; 26. 70-Rob Chaney [25] Lap Leaders: Cole Duncan [1-36], Joey Saldana [37-40]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 2, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 5188 2. Ryan Smith - 4812 3. Caleb Armstrong - 4674 4. Max Stambaugh - 4378 5. Caleb Helms - 4240 6. Brandon Spithaler - 4049 7. T.J. Michael - 4011 8. Tyler Esh - 3975 9. Tim Shaffer - 3836 10. Brandon Matus - 3818

 

 

Tim Shaffer claims Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket make-up feature victory at Attica Raceway Park

Third Ohio Sprint Speedweek win of 2017

ATTICA, OH (September 2, 2017) - Enduring a three-car battle with Travis Philo and Chad Kemenah during the closing circuits of the main event, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer drove on to score $5,000 on Saturday evening at Attica (OH) Raceway Park, this time earning the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket make-up feature victory that was originally scheduled for Friday, June 16.

In addition to his $5,000 paycheck, Shaffer will also collect a $3,000 bonus for earning three Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket main event victories in 2017. Shaffer’s other Ohio Sprint Speedweek triumphs were accomplished at Waynesfield Raceway Park and the historic Eldora Speedway.

“This has been a great year. I can’t say enough about this team and what we have been able to accomplish,” Tim Shaffer explained, pilot of the Rudzik Excavating/Scoville Designs/VRP Shocks/FK Rod Ends/No. 49X. “Cody Jacobs works his butt off. We still have a lot left on our schedule this year. Hopefully we can keep this momentum going in the right direction.”

Shaffer started fourth on the feature grid and made his first appearance inside the top-three on lap ten. By the midpoint of the 35-lap program, Shaffer had already moved into second and actively worked his way to the back bumper of race leader, Travis Philo. Shaffer and Philo battled for ten circuits before the first and only caution appeared on lap 30. Despite heavy pressure, driving wing to wing with Philo during certain segments of his ten lap battle, it was the caution that allowed Shaffer to make his move. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native took command officially on lap 31, ending his battle with Philo, and soon thereafter Chad Kemenah, after the lap 30 restart.

Following Shaffer by Philo, defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, Chad Kemenah, finished second during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket make-up feature, followed to the final checkers by Cale Conley, Rob Chaney and Cole Duncan.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Saturday, September 2, 2017: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Make-up Feature EMi Driver’s Meeting: 49 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chris Andrews - 12.298 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 12.342 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Cole Duncan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Smith Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Lee Jacobs Daido Engine Bearings Heat #5: Chad Kemenah Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Shawn Dancer JE Pistons Dash #1: Travis Philo Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Cale Conley Classic Ink USA B-Main: Caleb Armstrong Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carson Macedo (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cole Duncan Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Byron Reed Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Jordan Ryan (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 12.342; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.393; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.492; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.505; 5. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.594; 6. 12-Daniel Harding, 12.625; 7. 9X-Stuart Brubaker, 12.697; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson, 12.782; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.848; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.965

Group (B) 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.383; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs, 12.581; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.652; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.676; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.961; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.99; 7. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.022; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.076; 9. 9-Ryan Linder, 13.444; 10. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.492

Group ( C ) 1. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.842; 2. 23-DJ Foos, 12.897; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.043; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.109; 5. 60-Jody Keegan, 13.163; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.37; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.433; 8. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.501; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 13.901; 10. 51-John Garvin, 13.942

Group (D) 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.895; 2. 11N-Dale Blaney, 12.97; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.033; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.048; 5. 16-Chris Andrews, 13.068; 6. 7-Shawn Valenti, 13.267; 7. 97-Broc Martin, 13.31; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.546; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.031; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 99.4

Group (E) 1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.974; 2. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser, 13.027; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.207; 4. 83-Rob Chaney, 13.345; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.504; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson, 14.134; 7. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 14.146; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.913; 9. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 99.45

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 8. 12-Daniel Harding [6]; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson [8]; 10. 9X-Stuart Brubaker [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 5. 8-Dean Jacobs [3]; 6. 49-Shawn Dancer [10]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [9]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 3. 60-Jody Keegan [5]; 4. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 8. 45-Trevor Baker [8]; 9. 51-John Garvin [10]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. 11N-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 6. 97-Broc Martin [7]; 7. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [10]; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger [8]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 10. 7-Shawn Valenti [6]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 83-Rob Chaney [1]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 4. 9M-Jordan Ryan [5]; 5. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 6. 92A-Sammy Walsh [7]; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson [6]; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [9]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 6. 83-Rob Chaney [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 49-Shawn Dancer [3]; 2. 9-Ryan Linder [2]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 4. 8J-Jess Stiger [5]; 5. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 6. 92A-Sammy Walsh [10]; 7. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [13]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [6]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 10. 51-John Garvin [7]; 11. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 12. O7-Jacob Wilson [9]; 13. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [12]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs [2]; 3. 12-Daniel Harding [3]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 5. 9X-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser [11]; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson [5]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [13]; 12. 16-Chris Andrews [12]; 13. 49-Shawn Dancer [17]; 14. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 15. 13-Brandon Matus [16]; 16. 9-Ryan Linder [18]; 17. 7-Shawn Valenti [14]; 18. 97-Broc Martin [15]

A-Main (35 Laps) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [6]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 4. 83-Rob Chaney [10]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [9]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [16]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 8. 59-Ryan Smith [7]; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh [12]; 10. 5R-Byron Reed [11]; 11. 17-Caleb Helms [20]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 13. 91-Cale Thomas [3]; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [18]; 15. 9M-Jordan Ryan [17]; 16. 11N-Craig Mintz [22]; 17. 8-Dean Jacobs [19]; 18. 9X-Stuart Brubaker [23]; 19. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 20. 23-DJ Foos [15]; 21. 2-Chris Andrews [21]; 22. 57X-Andrew Palker [13]; 23. 60-Jody Keegan [14]; 24. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [24] Lap Leaders: Travis Philo [1-30], Tim Shaffer [31-35]

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket: Tim Shaffer - 3 - Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Attica Raceway Park [+3500] Kyle Larson - 2 - Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway [+$500] Spencer Bayston - 1 - Muskingum County Speedway Cole Duncan - 1 - Atomic Speedway

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Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Dirt Classic Ohio and Pete Jacobs Memorial headline major weekend for Arctic Cat All Stars

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 30, 2017) - With the 2017 Open Wheel Championships at Atomic Speedway officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now shift further north in the Buckeye State, reestablishing their focus on a pair of events at Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway during Labor Day weekend. Each of the upcoming programs will award $10,000 top prizes, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship which will be settled officially in mid-October.

The Labor Day weekend doubleheader will kick off on Saturday evening, September 2, with a visit to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. “America’s Series” will join the best in the Buckeye State for the annual Dirt Classic Ohio; a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win, $600-to-start marquee that will utilize passing points and double heat races to assemble the evening's starting lineup. Sheldon Haudenschild is the defending Dirt Classic Ohio winner, holding off a pair of Ohio legends, Byron Reed and Dale Blaney, for the $10,000 paycheck.

In addition, Attica Raceway Park will also host the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket make-up feature that was postponed from Friday, June 16; the result of a late evening rain shower. The lineup has already been set with Travis Philo and Cale Conley on the front row. Scheduled to open the evening at Attica Raceway Park, those in action will compete for a $5,000 top prize.

“I’m excited for all of those who decide to come out and join us on Saturday. This is a great deal for our fans,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park. “Not only do our fans get to witness the 35-lap, Ohio Sprint Speedweek make-up feature, but they also get to watch the Dirt Classic Ohio from start to finish. The unique format will keep people on edge all night long. Some of the biggest names in sprint car racing are committed. We are all very excited.”

Once their visit to Attica Raceway Park is complete, the Arctic Cat All Stars will trek southeast and invade Wayne County Speedway in Orrville on Sunday, September 3, for the Pete Jacobs Memorial. Similar to the Dirt Classic Ohio, the 2017 Pete Jacobs Memorial will award $10,000-to-win, $600-to-start, but will utilize a standard, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions format that will feature qualifying time trials, heat race action, one or two dashes, and respective mains.

As an added bonus for racers and fans, Wayne County Speedway will also host an Australian Pursuit during the Pete Jacobs Memorial program and will feature the top-ten overall fastest qualifiers, if they choose to participate. Drivers entered will start single-file and will race for ten laps. If a driver gets passed by another competitor, he or she is then out of the event. The driver leading the event after ten laps will be declared the winner and will be awarded $600. The Australian Pursuit will have no impact on the Arctic Cat All Star program.

“We have a great program lined up for our fans,” Kristin Flory said, Co-Promoter of Wayne County Speedway. “The best in the business will be with us on Sunday and I’m sure it will top last year’s event. We are also excited to announce the Australian Pursuit. It won’t have any direct connection to the All Star program, but it will serve as an extra opportunity for drivers to earn some bonus money, as well as give our fans a unique race to witness.”

Capping off an incredible Labor Day weekend in 2016, Sheldon Haudenschild is also the defending Pete Jacobs Memorial champion at Wayne County Speedway, this time holding off Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan and six-time Arctic Cat All Star champion, Dale Blaney, for the $20,000 weekend sweep.

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions into action on Saturday night at Attica Raceway Park. The five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion owns three victories on the season, as well as a 372-point cushion in the current championship standings. Kemenah’s 2017 campaign includes an impressive 29 top-ten finishes in 36 main event starts, 21 of his finishes within the top-five.

As a one-time winner thus far in 2017, as well as a 19-time top-ten finisher, the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith will enter the Attica Raceway Park gates as the current Arctic Cat All Star championship runner-up. The former Attica Raceway Park feature winner with “America’s Series” holds a 132-point lead over New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong for second, followed by leading Rookie of the Year contender, “Mad Max” Stambaugh, and Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms.

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will open gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 2. Racing is scheduled to hit center stage at 7:00pm, sharp. Those seeking more information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will open gates at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 3. Hot laps will hit the racing surface at 6:00pm, with racing to follow at 7:30pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit “Orrville’s Historic Oval” live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com. Monday, September 4, will act as the rain date.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 26, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 5058 2. Ryan Smith - 4686 3. Caleb Armstrong - 4554 4. Max Stambaugh - 4288 5. Caleb Helms - 4116 6. Brandon Spithaler - 3959 7. T.J. Michael - 3921 8. Tyler Esh - 3857 9. Tim Shaffer - 3702 10. Brandon Matus - 3702

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Last corner pass secures $10,000 for Dave Blaney during Open Wheel Championships

CHILLICOTHE, OH (August 27, 2017) - Utilizing a last corner pass to secure his place in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, the “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney scored the Open Wheel Championships finale victory on Saturday night at the Atomic (OH) Speedway high banks, driving under race leader, Chad Kemenah, at the exit of turn four for a $10,000 payday.

Blaney, pilot of the familiar Mohawk Northeast/Motter Equipment/Beltline Body Shop/No. 71M, started from outside-pole position and raced within the top-three the entire distance. After swapping positions with Lee Jacobs to re-secure second after a lap 18 caution, Blaney’s focus was solely on Kemenah, soon chasing down the defending Arctic Cat All Star champion in traffic, ultimately setting up his last corner pass for the five-figure pay check. Kemenah led the first 29 and 3/4 circuits before losing the top spot to Blaney.

“I think his car was definitely better,” Dave Blaney said about Chad Kemenah. “He got hung up in traffic and I was able to get a lucky break. I feel bad for Chad. I’ve lost some races that way and it really sucks. Regardless, I’m really excited for my guys. We don’t get to race a whole lot, so to come out here and win is big for us; this is a big night.”

Despite starting from the front row, Blaney’s trip to victory lane was not conducted flawlessly. The Ohio native, who now calls North Carolina home, battled early with Lee Jacobs, actually losing the runner-up position to the 1881 Racing entry on lap 10 just as the leaders entered traffic for the first time. A pair of cautions on lap 18 and lap 19 bundled the field back together allowing Blaney to return the favor and slip back by Jacobs during the lap 18 restart.

By lap 26, Blaney worked his way to the rear bumper of Kemenah, closing a near-straightaway advantage. The pair raced nose-to-tail for the final five circuits, all before Blaney was able to poke his nose and drive under the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/DKW Transport/No. 10H.

“This is hard to do,” Blaney said. “These guys are good and they are racing from top to bottom. To end up standing here is pretty surprising and pretty awesome.”

Kicking off a holiday weekend that will feature back-to-back $10,000-to-win programs in the Buckeye State, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition on Saturday evening, September 2, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. Complete with a unique format that will utilize two rounds of heat race competition, the annual Dirt Classic Ohio will headline action at the Attica high banks during Labor Day weekend, highlighted with a 40-lap main event will award a $10,000 top prize; the peak of a purse exceeding $32,000.

In addition to the Dirt Classic Ohio main event, the evening schedule will also include the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket make-up feature that was initially scheduled for June 16. The starting lineup is already set, Travis Philo and Cale Conley on the front row, and will award a $5,000 top prize.

Attica Raceway Park will open gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 2, with racing to follow at 6:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Attica Raceway Park live the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway- Saturday, August 26, 2017:
3rd Annual Open Wheel Championships
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 48 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Spencer Bayston - 11.974 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan - 12.545 seconds (5th quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Joey Saldana
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Caleb Helms
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Lee Jacobs
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: John Garvin, Jr.
JE Pistons Dash #1: Chad Kemenah
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Dave Blaney
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Travis Philo
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cole Duncan (+10)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dale Blaney
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Carson Macedo
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 12.015; 2. 71-Joey Saldana, 12.241; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.415; 4. 9x-Cap Henry, 12.492; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.545; 6. 56R-Ryan Myers, 12.562; 7. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.739; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.0238; 9. 27L-Brad Lamberson, 13.46; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser, 13.853; 11. 33-Brent Matus, 14.009; 12. 40-Mark Imler, 14.457

Group (B)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.792; 2. 55-Dale Blaney, 12.949; 3. 17b-Josh Baughman, 12.952; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.979; 5. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.018; 6. A67-Brandon Wimmer, 13.024; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks, 13.343; 8. 71A-Ayrton Olsen, 13.771; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.113; 10. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.528; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell, 14.722; 12. 95-Hunter Mackison, 15.078

Group ( C )
1. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.935; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.057; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.171; 4. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 13.322; 5. 4-Danny Smith, 13.329; 6. 11n-Gary Taylor, 13.497; 7. 7W-Logan Wagner, 13.513; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.79; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.847; 10. 16-Dallas Hewitt, 14.075; 11. 22D-Josh Davis, 14.408; 12. 3FX-Dean Kester, 14.513

Group (D)
1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.11; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.305; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.308; 4. 71m-Dave Blaney, 13.314; 5. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 13.553; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.719; 7. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.789; 8. 27-Cody Gallogly, 13.859; 9. 51-John Garvin, 13.907; 10. 78-Todd Kane, 14.001; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 14.114; 12. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.455

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 71-Joey Saldana [3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 9X-Cap Henry [1]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [10]; 9. 56R-Ryan Myers [6]; 10. 40-Mark Imler [12]; 11. 27L-Brad Lamberson [9]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 55-Dale Blaney [3]; 3. 17B-Josh Baughman [2]; 4. A67-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [12]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 8. 84-Brandon Hanks [7]; 9. 71A-Ayrton Olsen [8]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [10]; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell [11]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [4]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 4-Danny Smith [5]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner [7]; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair [1]; 8. 22D-Josh Davis [11]; 9. 11N-Gary Taylor [6]; 10. 16-Dallas Hewitt [10]; 11. 3FX-Dean Kester [12]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 2. 71M-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [5]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [7]; 6. 51-John Garvin [9]; 7. 27-Cody Gallogly [8]; 8. 78-Todd Kane [10]; 9. 22B-Ryan Broughton [6]; 10. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [12]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 3. 71-Joey Saldana [2]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 71M-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [3]; 3. 9X-Cap Henry [1]; 4. 55-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston [5]

C-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 51-John Garvin [2]; 2. 27-Cody Gallogly [1]; 3. 22D-Josh Davis [7]; 4. 78-Todd Kane [3]; 5. 16-Dallas Hewitt [5]; 6. 3FX-Dean Kester [10]; 7. 40-Mark Imler [9]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [12]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 3. 56R-Ryan Myers [1]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton [11]; 7. 11N-Gary Taylor [9]; 8. 51-John Garvin [15]; 9. 84-Brandon Hanks [7]; 10. 27L-Brad Lamberson [8]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 12. 27-Cody Gallogly [16]; 13. 7W-Logan Wagner [10]; 14. 83X-Nate Reeser [14]; 15. 35R-Ronnie Blair [6]; 16. 71A-Ayrton Olsen [12]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 71M-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 5. 55-Dale Blaney [8]; 6. 71-Joey Saldana [5]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [17]; 8. 9X-Cap Henry [6]; 9. 49X-Tim Shaffer [12]; 10. 3G-Carson Macedo [18]; 11. 39-Spencer Bayston [10]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo [21]; 13. 24-Rico Abreu [9]; 14. 4-Danny Smith [16]; 15. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [24]; 16. 17B-Josh Baughman [11]; 17. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [13]; 18. 14-Tony Stewart [22]; 19. A67-Brandon Wimmer [14]; 20. 33M-Max Stambaugh [15]; 21. 59-Ryan Smith [19]; 22. 1080-Jordan Mackison [20]; 23. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 24. 56R-Ryan Myers [23] Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah [1-29], Dave Blaney [30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 26, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 5058
2. Ryan Smith - 4686
3. Caleb Armstrong - 4554
4. Max Stambaugh - 4288
5. Caleb Helms - 4116
6. Brandon Spithaler - 3959
7. T.J. Michael - 3921
8. Tyler Esh - 3857
9. Tim Shaffer - 3702
10. Brandon Matus - 3702

 

 

Rico Abreu takes Open Wheel Championships preliminary at Atomic Speedway

Open Wheel Championships continues Saturday with 10K-to-win finale

CHILLICOTHE, OH (August 25, 2017) - Withstanding persistent pressure from his summer landlord, “Smoke” Tony Stewart, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu earned his place in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane on Friday evening at Atomic Speedway, capturing the Open Wheel Championships preliminary victory worth $5,000 over a field of 46 entries. The Arctic Cat All Star triumph was the seventh of Abreu’s impressive career; his first-ever at the Atomic Speedway high banks.

“I just gotta thank my guys for getting this car right where it needed to be tonight,” Abreu explained, pilot of the Abreu Vineyards/Priority Aviation/Alpinestars/Rhino Wipes/No. 24. “Our car has been really close the last few weeks. We put ourselves in really good position tonight in relation to how the track was. I felt like we were really good right away. My guys have been clocking in a lot of work. It all pays off when you are standing up here with the trophy.”

On a surface narrowed by its abrasiveness, Abreu led all but one circuit of the 30-lap main event, swapping positions with Tony Stewart just after the pair reached traffic for the first time. Stewart worked by Abreu to officially lead lap 11, but after a side-by-side battle during the entire following circuit, it was Abreu who would lead lap 12. From that point forward, it was all Abreu at the front of the field, chased to the final checkers by Stewart, Cole Duncan, Lee Jacobs and Joey Saldana.

“I caught him sleeping as traffic started to get him backed up,” Tony Stewart said. “I saw where he went, so I went in a different spot and got a run on him. I just wasn’t fast enough to hold him off. He got through traffic tonight a lot better than I did. He was definitely the better car and driver.”

“He lets me stay at his house in the summertime, so I had to be pretty nice to him there,” Abreu laughed. “You have to give Tony a lot of respect. He is just as hungry as any of us out here racing.”

“I think he got himself a little too high when he got around me. That allowed me to get back below him,” Abreu continued. “I was able to get through the center a little bit better than him. I think it would have been a really good race even if it didn’t take rubber. Towards the end, I was starting to worry about my tires. At that point, all you can do is race and pray.”

Open Wheel Championships competition will continue on Saturday evening, August 26, with a second, full Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, this time awarding $10,000 to the main event winner; the final Arctic Cat All Star appearance at the Chillicothe high banks in 2017.

Atomic Speedway officials will open pit gates by 1:00pm. The Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:20pm, with hot laps to follow at 6:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway- Friday, August 25, 2017:
3rd Annual Open Wheel Championships
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 46 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 13.211 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 13.058 seconds (2nd quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Ryan Smith
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cole Duncan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Shane Stewart
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Rico Abreu
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Caleb Armstrong
JE Pistons Dash #1: Tony Stewart
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Spencer Bayston
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Cole Duncan (3rd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dave Blaney (+8)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Joey Saldana
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Carson Macedo
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 71-Joey Saldana, 13.358; 2. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.523; 3. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.642; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.671; 5. 78-Todd Kane, 13.723; 6. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.898; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.182; 8. 3-Dakota Jackson, 14.5; 9. 92-Sam Ashworth, 14.598; 10. 84-Brandon Hanks, 14.6; 11. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.653; 12. 27-Brad Lamberson, 21.488

Group (B)
1. 7W-Logan Wagner, 13.044; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.058; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.219; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.489; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.563; 6. 4-Danny Smith, 13.71; 7. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 13.822; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 13.907; 9. A67-Brandon Wimmer, 13.978; 10. 17b-Josh Baughman, 14.244; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell, 14.443; 12. 6J-Jarrett Gerber, 14.813

Group ( C )
1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 13.348; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.457; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 13.549; 4. 51-John Garvin, 13.713; 5. 56R-Ryan Myers, 13.999; 6. 22D-Josh Davis, 14.181; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 14.194; 8. 71a-Ayrton Olsen, 14.205; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.43; 10. 16-Dallas Hewitt, 14.609; 11. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.898

Group (D)
1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.508; 2. 71m-Dave Blaney, 13.809; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 13.909; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.048; 5. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.232; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.244; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 14.37; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser, 14.441; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.556; 10. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.669; 11. 40-Mark Imler, 15.105

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 4. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 6. 78-Todd Kane [5]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 8. 92-Sam Ashworth [9]; 9. 84-Brandon Hanks [10]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [11]; 11. 27-Brad Lamberson [12]; 12. 3-Dakota Jackson [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [8]; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner [4]; 7. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 8. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [7]; 9. A67-Brandon Wimmer [9]; 10. 17B-Josh Baughman [10]; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell [11]; 12. 6J-Jarrett Gerber [12]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 51-John Garvin [1]; 3. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 4. 56R-Ryan Myers [5]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 6. 22D-Josh Davis [6]; 7. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [11]; 9. 16-Dallas Hewitt [10]; 10. 71A-Ayrton Olsen [8]; 11. 35-Tyler Esh [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. 71M-Dave Blaney [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [9]; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton [10]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [8]; 9. 35R-Ronnie Blair [7]; 10. 40-Mark Imler [11]; 11. 13-Brandon Matus [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 4. 51-John Garvin [1]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 2. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 3. 16-Dallas Hewitt [6]; 4. 84-Brandon Hanks [5]; 5. 92-Sam Ashworth [4]; 6. 9C-Roger Campbell [1]; 7. 3-Dakota Jackson [2]; 8. 27-Brad Lamberson [12]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 10. 40-Mark Imler [11]; 11. 6J-Jarrett Gerber [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. 7W-Logan Wagner [1]; 3. 78-Todd Kane [4]; 4. 4-Danny Smith [3]; 5. A67-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [15]; 7. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [5]; 8. 7K-Cale Conley [6]; 9. 22D-Josh Davis [8]; 10. 35R-Ronnie Blair [12]; 11. 71A-Ayrton Olsen [9]; 12. 17B-Josh Baughman [11]; 13. 35-Tyler Esh [13]; 14. 13-Brandon Matus [10]; 15. 95-Hunter Mackison [16]; 16. 83X-Nate Reeser [14]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 5. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [11]; 7. 71M-Dave Blaney [15]; 8. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 9. 51-John Garvin [8]; 10. 3G-Carson Macedo [17]; 11. 4-Danny Smith [24]; 12. 39-Spencer Bayston [21]; 13. 2-Parker Price-Miller [7]; 14. 59-Ryan Smith [9]; 15. 10H-Chad Kemenah [14]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [20]; 17. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [18]; 18. 7W-Logan Wagner [22]; 19. 1080-Jordan Mackison [19]; 20. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 21. 49X-Tim Shaffer [10]; 22. 91-Cale Thomas [12]; 23. 78-Todd Kane [23]; 24. 56R-Ryan Myers [16] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu [1-10], Tony Stewart [11], Rico Abreu [12-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 25, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 4912
2. Ryan Smith - 4578
3. Caleb Armstrong - 4434
4. Max Stambaugh - 4178
5. Caleb Helms - 4012
6. Brandon Spithaler - 3869
7. T.J. Michael - 3831
8. Tyler Esh - 3767
9. Brandon Matus - 3612
10. John Garvin - 3574

 

 

10K on the line during Atomic Speedway’s Open Wheel Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 24, 2017) - After a long, four-race stretch through Central Pennsylvania, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make the switch and return to competition in the Buckeye State, this time battling head-to-head with Ohio’s finest during a visit to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe for the two-day Open Wheel Championships worth $15,000. The high-dollar weekend will not only feature a loaded roster of regional talent, but a few of the nation’s elite are also expected to be on hand including Brownsburg, Indiana’s Joey Saldana; St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu; and Arctic Cat All Star owner, “Smoke” Tony Stewart.

The 2017 Open Wheel Championships schedule will feature two, full, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions programs, igniting officially on Friday evening, August 25, with a $5,000-to-win main event. Action will continue on Saturday, August 26, with a $10,000-to-win finale; the final Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions appearance at the southern Ohio venue in 2017.

“This is going to be a very special weekend. We are more than excited to have the All Stars join us for the Open Wheel Championships. The plan is to build this into one of the biggest events of the summer in the state of Ohio and I feel we are already on the right track,” Brad McCown explained, Atomic Speedway promoter. “We are also pleased to have Tony Stewart race with us this weekend during the Open Wheel Championships. Our fans are in for one heck of the weekend.”

Leading the Arctic Cat All Star charge into Atomic Speedway, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah is the defending Series champion, as well as the current Series point leader, standing on top of the current title chase with a 336-point cushion over the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith. Kemenah owns three Arctic Cat All Star victories in 2017, while Ryan Smith owns one; scoring $5,000 at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, in late July.

Joining Chad Kemenah and Ryan Smith within the top-five of the championship standings are New Castle, Indiana's Caleb Armstrong; leading Arctic Cat All Star Rookie of the Year contender, Max Stambaugh; and Findlay, Ohio's Caleb Helms.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions visited Atomic Speedway on two different occasions thus far in 2017, one of which during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on June 24. Cole Duncan was the Speedweek finale victor, holding off Spencer Bayston and D.J. Foos at the final checkers for the four-digit payday.

“We’ve had some great races at Atomic in 2017,” McCown said. “I’m confident this weekend will rank near the top.”

Atomic Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Friday, August 25. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 6:20pm, followed by hot laps at 7:00pm.

On Saturday, August 26, Atomic Speedway officials will open pit gates by 1:00pm. The Arctic Cat All Stars drivers meeting will take shape at 5:20pm, with hot laps to follow at 6:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 20, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 4792 2. Ryan Smith - 4456 3. Caleb Armstrong - 4344 4. Max Stambaugh - 4040 5. Caleb Helms - 3878 6. Brandon Spithaler - 3751 7. T.J. Michael - 3741 8. Tyler Esh - 3677 9. Brandon Matus - 3522 10. Tim Shaffer - 3462

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Greg Hodnett takes Salute to the Troops victory at Susquehanna Speedway

YORK HAVEN, PA (August 20, 2017) - Snapping an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions winless streak that dates back to June 7, 2015, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania’s Greg Hodnett made his return to Arctic Cat All Star victory lane by conquering the Salute to the Troops program at Susquehanna Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania. Hodnett, who led all 30 circuits on Sunday, nearly swept the entire evening program by earning victories during his respective heat race and dash before claiming his $5,000 payday. Lucas Wolfe chased Hodnett to the final checkers, followed by Lance Dewease, Anthony Macri and Brock Zearfoss.

“I’m really excited to be in this position,” Greg Hodnett said in victory lane. “I can’t thank Mike Heffner enough for what he does for me and this team. Most picture the ‘Month of Money’ as leading up to Knoxville, but for us here in Pennsylvania, the ‘Month of Money’ basically starts now. We have a lot of big paying shows coming up. This is a great way to head into the next few weeks.”

Greg Hodnett and Anthony Macri led the starting grid to green on Sunday night at Susquehanna Speedway. Hodnett earned the initial advantage and controlled the first two circuits before yellow flags waved for the first time on lap three. Anthony Macri raced second as caution flags waved, followed by Lucas Wolfe and Brock Zearfoss.

Green flag conditions resumed with Hodnett returning to his post at the front of the field. Wolfe drove by Macri during the lap three restart to advance into second, still followed by Zearfoss and eventually Lance Dewease.

Hodnett led the field to traffic for the first time on lap eight which narrowed his near-two second advantage that was built just before the front-runners found the back of the pack. Wolfe used traffic to his benefit and started to pick away at Hodnett’s lead while battling lapped cars. Despite Wolfe’s ability drive through traffic, Hodnett’s ability was just as impressive; keeping two to three lapped cars between himself and Wolfe as he navigated the bottom edge of the speedway.

As the lap counter continued to count up, Hodnett’s lead continued to grow, expanding to just over two seconds by the midpoint of the 30-lap feature program, eventually reaching four seconds just before caution flags reappeared on lap 26.

The main event’s second and final caution set-up a five-lap dash to the finish with Greg Hodnett still in control, followed by Lucas Wolfe, Anthony Macri and Lance Dewease. When green flag conditions waved, Hodnett returned to the bottom and wasted to time returning to a lengthy command, ultimately stretching the gap to nearly two seconds by the time the final checkers flew. Lucas Wolfe chased Hodnett to the flagstand, followed by Lance Dewease, Anthony Macri and Brock Zearfoss.

“It wasn’t the best place to race to gain a lot of straightaway speed, but it got us where we are,” Greg Hodnett said. “Traffic got kind of tricky there in some spots. There were a lot of guys racing pretty hard in front of us; chopping each other and driving all over the track. I’m just thankful to be up here.”

With the four-race, Central Pennsylvania swing officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will switch gears once again and prepare for an Atomic Speedway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, August 25-26. The 3rd Annual Open Wheel Championship will headline action at the Chillicothe 1/4-mile, complete with two, full programs awarding a total winner’s share equaling $15,000 over the course of two days.

Open Wheel Championship preliminary competition will award $5,000 on Friday evening, August 25, followed by a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday, August 26. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Susquehanna Speedway- Sunday, August 20, 2017: Event: Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Lance Dewease - 15.396 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ryan Smith - 15.317 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Lance Dewease All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brock Zearfoss Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Anthony Macri Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Greg Hodnett JE Pistons Dash #1: Greg Hodnett Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Anthony Macri Classic Ink USA B-Main: Sammy Swindell Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Greg Hodnett MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Trey Starks (+9) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Brock Zearfoss Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Tyler Esh (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 94-Ryan Smith, 15.317; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease, 15.729; 3. 39-Cory Haas, 15.79; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.862; 5. 21-Brian Montieth, 15.996; 6. o7-Sammy Swindell, 16.235; 7. 44-Trey Starks, 16.255; 8. 17-Caleb Helms, 17.124; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 17.126

Group (B) 1. 1z-Dale Blaney, 15.792; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.043; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 16.108; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.168; 5. 5T-Tyler Ross, 16.45; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt, 16.67; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.853; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 16.935; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 18.191

Group ( C ) 1. M1-Mark Smith, 16.228; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.254; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.296; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.356; 5. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 16.566; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.856; 7. 14G-Coleman Gulick, 17.227; 8. 51-John Garvin, 17.467; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 17.828

Group (D) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.159; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.303; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.347; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.407; 5. 91f-Anthony Fiore, 16.842; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.159; 7. 24W-Lucas Wolfe, 17.264; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.304; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 17.836

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 39-Cory Haas [2]; 5. 21-Brian Montieth [5]; 6. O7-Sammy Swindell [6]; 7. 44-Trey Starks [7]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]; 9. 17-Caleb Helms [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 2. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 5. 5T-Tyler Ross [5]; 6. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [6]; 7. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. M1-Mark Smith [4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 6. 14G-Coleman Gulick [7]; 7. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [5]; 8. 51-John Garvin [8]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 2. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [7]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 7. 91F-Anthony Fiore [5]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 39-Cory Haas [4]; 5. M1-Mark Smith [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. O7-Sammy Swindell [1]; 2. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [5]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 4. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 6. 91F-Anthony Fiore [6]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 8. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 10. 14G-Coleman Gulick [11]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 13. 51-John Garvin [13]; 14. 9C-Roger Campbell [15]; 15. 33-Brent Matus [16]; 16. 13-Brandon Matus [14]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 2. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [5]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri [2]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 6. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 7. M1-Mark Smith [10]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich [13]; 9. 1Z-Dale Blaney [9]; 10. 33M-Max Stambaugh [11]; 11. 10H-Chad Kemenah [15]; 12. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [16]; 13. 21-Brian Montieth [17]; 14. 44-Trey Starks [23]; 15. 35-Tyler Esh [14]; 16. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [22]; 17. 99M-Kyle Moody [20]; 18. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 19. 17-Caleb Helms [25]; 20. O7-Sammy Swindell [21]; 21. 5T-Tyler Ross [19]; 22. 94-Ryan Smith [6]; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler [26]; 24. 39-Cory Haas [8]; 25. 24-Rico Abreu [12]; 26. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [24] Lap Leaders: Greg Hodnett [1-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 20, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 4792 2. Ryan Smith - 4456 3. Caleb Armstrong - 4344 4. Max Stambaugh - 4040 5. Caleb Helms - 3878 6. Brandon Spithaler - 3751 7. T.J. Michael - 3741 8. Tyler Esh - 3677 9. Brandon Matus - 3522 10. Tim Shaffer - 3462

 

 

Glenndon Forsythe earns $5,000 in the Pigeon Hills

ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (August 19, 2017) - York, Pennsylvania’s Glenndon Forsythe held off some of the best in the business on Saturday night in the Pigeon Hills, ultimately scoring a first-ever Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory in front of a packed house at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway. Moving into the top spot for the first time on lap two, Forsythe led 29 of the 30 circuits to score his $5,000 payday, crossing by the flagstand for the final time with Chad Kemenah and Cory Haas in tow.

“I couldn’t be happier for this team right now,” Glenndon Forsythe said in victory lane. “Tonight was Dynatech Controls Night and they had their company picnic out in the parking lot before the races. Mark, the owner of the company, was here tonight and it was his first time so I’m glad to get this done for him.”

A pair of York natives, Cory Haas and Glenndon Forsythe, led the field to green on Saturday night at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway. Haas got the early jump, soon overtaken by Forsythe as the pair raced through turns one and two on the following lap. Despite a pair of cautions during the first six circuits, Forsythe was able to maintain his command and stretch his advantage to nearly two seconds during certain segments of the first 15 laps.

Forsythe reached traffic for the first time just before the halfway point of the 30-lap main event, continuing to ring the topside of the speedway with Haas following less than one second behind. Danny Dietrich soon entered the picture after charging forward from ninth on the grid. The nearby Gettysburg native moved into third on lap 16, just before caution flags reappeared on lap 17 for Arctic Cat All Star Rookie of the Year contender, Tyler Esh. Esh, who started fourth, raced his way into third by lap seven, but during his later battle with Dietrich in traffic, lost the handle and ended his night upside-down in turn one. Esh walked away unharmed.

Green flag conditions returned to the speedway once again with Forsythe immediately returning to a commanding lead, extending his advantage to nearly two seconds by lap 24 over Haas and “Double-D” Danny Dietrich. Traffic came back into play on lap 25 setting up a three-car battle between Forsythe, Haas and Dietrich. As lapped traffic intensified, so did the battle for the lead. Forsythe continued to pound the cushion leaving the bottom open for Haas and Dietrich, soon joined by defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, Chad Kemenah.

Just as Forsythe took the white flag, caution flags appeared once again, this time setting up a green-white-checkered restart attempt. The first attempt failed as Danny Dietrich spun between turns one and two. The second green-white-checkered restart was a success for Glenndon Forsythe, holding back a final corner lunge by Chad Kemenah and Cory Haas.

“I looked up at the scoreboard at one point and saw that the ‘48’ and the ‘39’ were up there. The ‘39’ was up there the whole time, so I knew he wasn’t a slouch,” Forsythe explained. “To be honest, I was happy to see that yellow come out with just a few laps remaining. Traffic was getting intense and I was starting to fall out of the seat. But this is Lincoln; if you get going well, you’re going to hit traffic. That yellow gave me the break that I needed.”

A visit to Susquehanna Speedway near York Haven on Sunday, August 20, will conclude the Arctic Cat All Star swing through The Keystone State. Honoring the late Justin Snyder, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will take part in the Salute to the Troops program during their visit to the 4/10-mile oval, awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as $500 to the evening’s fastest qualifier on behalf of Emory Transmissions, and $200 to the evening’s main event hard charger on behalf of Brown & Miller Racing Solutions.

Susquehanna Speedway will open pit gates at 4:30pm on Sunday, August 20. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 5:45pm, followed by hot laps at 6:15pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit the speedway live on the Web at www.susquehannaspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway- Saturday, August 19, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 40 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 13.456 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Helms - 13.401 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Shaffer All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Dietrich Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Chad Kemenah JE Pistons Dash #1: Cory Haas Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Glenndon Forsythe Classic Ink USA B-Main: Chad Trout Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Glenndon Forsythe MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Lucas Wolfe (+12) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Matt Campbell Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Lucas Wolfe (12th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A) 1. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.401; 2. 1X-Chad Trout, 13.442; 3. 16-Matt Campbell, 13.452; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.513; 5. 59-Jim Siegel, 13.515; 6. 87-Alan Krimes, 13.597; 7. 23-Chris Arnold, 13.627; 8. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.67; 9. 51-John Garvin, 13.99; 10. 14-Coleman Gulick, 13.991

Group (B) 1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 13.433; 2. 44-Trey Starks, 13.56; 3. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.596; 4. 94-Ryan Smith, 13.648; 5. 1w-Tim Wagaman, 13.667; 6. 24W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.678; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri, 13.716; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.839; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody, 13.953; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 14.802

Group ( C ) 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.598; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.603; 3. 69-Tim Glatfelter, 13.734; 4. 39-Cory Haas, 13.899; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.908; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.005; 7. 3B-Randy Baughman, 14.051; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.057; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.098; 10. 21T-Scott Fisher, 14.151

Group (D) 1. 21-Brian Montieth, 13.592; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.632; 3. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 13.72; 4. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 13.733; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall, 13.769; 6. 5T-Tyler Ross, 13.789; 7. 74-Dwayne Gutshall, 13.939; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.086; 9. 27G-Jay Galloway Jr., 14.321; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell, 14.533

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 16-Matt Campbell [2]; 3. 87-Alan Krimes [6]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu [8]; 6. 59-Jim Siegel [5]; 7. 14-Coleman Gulick [10]; 8. 1X-Chad Trout [3]; 9. 51-John Garvin [9]; 10. 23-Chris Arnold [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 4. 1w-Tim Wagaman [5]; 5. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 6. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [6]; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri [7]; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody [9]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [10]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. 39-Cory Haas [1]; 3. 69-Tim Glatfelter [2]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 6. 3B-Randy Baughman [7]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 8. 21T-Scott Fisher [10]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 2. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [1]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [4]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer [2]; 5. 55K-Robbie Kendall [5]; 6. 5T-Tyler Ross [6]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 8. 74-Dwayne Gutshall [7]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]; 10. 27G-Jay Galloway Jr. [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 39-Cory Haas [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [1]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 3. 16-Matt Campbell [5]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 5. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 1X-Chad Trout [1]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 3. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 4. 99M-Kyle Moody [8]; 5. 14-Coleman Gulick [10]; 6. 74-Dwayne Gutshall [7]; 7. 21T-Scott Fisher [16]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [13]; 9. 51-John Garvin [9]; 10. 3B-Randy Baughman [12]; 11. 27G-Jay Galloway Jr. [17]; 12. 13-Brandon Matus [15]; 13. 22-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 14. 9C-Roger Campbell [18]; 15. 95-Hunter Mackison [14]; 16. 33-Brent Matus [19]; 17. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 18. 5T-Tyler Ross [5]; 19. 23-Chris Arnold [2]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 39-Cory Haas [1]; 4. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [10]; 5. 16-Matt Campbell [6]; 6. 87-Alan Krimes [13]; 7. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall [18]; 9. 21-Brian Montieth [12]; 10. 39M-Anthony Macri [21]; 11. 69-Tim Glatfelter [14]; 12. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [24]; 13. 14-Coleman Gulick [22]; 14. 94-Ryan Smith [5]; 15. 33M-Max Stambaugh [19]; 16. 99M-Kyle Moody [23]; 17. 21T-Scott Fisher [26]; 18. 44-Trey Starks [11]; 19. 1X-Chad Trout [20]; 20. 48-Danny Dietrich [9]; 21. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 22. 1w-Tim Wagaman [16]; 23. 35-Tyler Esh [4]; 24. 95-Hunter Mackison [25]; 25. 88-Brandon Rahmer [17]; 26. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [15] Lap Leaders: Cory Haas [1]; Glenndon Forsythe [2-30]

**Rico Abreu and Jim Siegel disqualified after heat race competition due to deliberate contact**

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 19, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 4664 2. Ryan Smith - 4350 3. Caleb Armstrong - 4218 4. Max Stambaugh - 3910 5. Caleb Helms - 3766 6. T.J. Michael - 3651 7. Brandon Spithaler - 3647 8. Tyler Esh - 3557 9. Brandon Matus - 3432 10. John Garvin - 3352

 

 

Danny Dietrich beats the All Stars at Williams Grove Speedway for Jack Gunn Memorial title

MECHANICSBURG, PA (August 18, 2017) - Taking advantage of Rico Abreu’s misfortune, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich earned his way back to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, this time claiming the 35th Annual Jack Gunn Memorial worth $5,000. After starting third on the feature grid, the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native led the final 12 laps of the 30-lap program to claim his second Arctic Cat All Star victory of the 2017 season; his ninth career appearance in victory lane with “America’s Series.”

Sammy Swindell, aboard the Mark Coldren-owned No. 07, finished second on Friday night at “The Grove,” followed by Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease and Lucas Wolfe.

“I can’t say enough about these guys who are standing behind me,” Danny Dietrich said. “They work hard and it really shows. We’re starting to get this season really turned around. We have two more races this weekend with Lincoln tomorrow and Susquehanna on Sunday. Those are tracks we are really comfortable with. Our goal is to get one or two more wins this weekend. That is the plan, anyhow.”

Lucas Wolfe and Rico Abreu led the 25 starters to green on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Abreu earned the early jump and raced to the front of the running order ahead of Lucas Wolfe and Danny Dietrich. Those three battled in the same order for the first nine circuits, reaching the tail end of the field for the first time with just seven laps in the books.

Despite Abreu’s advantage stretching to nearly two seconds in clean air, heavy traffic eventually negated all of his earned momentum allowing Wolfe and Dietrich to close the gap in a hurry. By lap ten, Dietrich, who mastered the bottom groove of the speedway to navigate through traffic, was able to make a bid for second over Wolfe and succeeded, ultimately moving his focus ahead to the Abreu Vineyards/Priority Aviation/No. 24.

Fortunately for Dietrich, his hunt for the front flourished easier than predicted, as Abreu became victim of a flat left rear tire, turning the St. Helena, California, native completely around near the exit of turn two. Dietrich was able to avoid Abreu’s spin and inherit the lead with 18 circuits in the books.

After a failed attempt to resume action on the lap 19 restart, and open red conditions taking over the speedway as the result of a spectator injury in the infield, Dietrich led the field back to green now with Sammy Swindell and Greg Hodnett in tow. The trio raced in clean air until traffic reappeared on lap 27, allowing Swindell to close in on Dietrich for one final lunge. “Double-D” proved to be too strong in traffic, eventually separating himself from Swindell with two lapped cars just before the final checkers. The final margin of victory was nearly two seconds.

“We love when guys like Rico [Abreu] and Tony [Stewart] come to race with us in Central PA. It is good for the sport and it is good for the tracks in this area,” Dietrich explained, pilot of the Gary Kauffman Racing/Weikert’s Livestock/Sandoe’s Fruit Market/Pace Performance/Gsell’s Whitetails/Hickory Run Orchards/Carlisle Auto Salvage/CATS Used Truck Parts/Drop Of Ink Tattoo/Bowman Block & Head Repair/Sweeney Cars/Self Made/No. 48. “I knew Rico was going to be good, but we were really good around the bottom. Lucky for me, I have a lot of experience at this place and know what I have to do to get around it. This isn’t my kind of track surface tonight, but we were pretty fast all night. We’ll take this and move forward.”

Arctic Cat All Star action will move to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown on Saturday, August 19. Much like Grandview, Lincoln Speedway will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on one occasion in 2017. The last time the Tony Stewart-owned organization invaded the Pigeon Hills, it was “Double-D” Danny Dietrich scoring the victory, beating Alan Krimes and Lucas Wolfe to the final checkers.

Lincoln Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 19. A drivers meeting will be conducted at 6:15pm, with hot laps to follow at 7:00pm. Please visit www.lincolnspeedway.com for more information pertaining to ticket sales and reserved seat information.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway- Friday, August 18, 2017:
35th Annual Jack Gunn Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Trey Starks - 16.602 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 16.662 (3rd quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Rico Abreu
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sammy Swindell
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Anthony Macri
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Mark Smith
JE Pistons Dash #1: Lucas Wolf
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Rico Abreu
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tyler Esh
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Danny Dietrich
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Helms (+7)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah (6th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Tony Stewart (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 58-Brock Zearfoss, 16.722; 2. 1z-Dale Blaney, 16.735; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.756; 4. 24-Rico Abreu, 16.826; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 16.925; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 17.18; 7. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.223; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.441; 9. 51-John Garvin, 17.499; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 18.145

Group (B)
1. 44-Trey Starks, 16.515; 2. 16-Matt Campbell, 16.572; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.662; 4. o7-Sammy Swindell, 16.938; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.962; 6. 21-Brian Montieth, 16.994; 7. 39-Cory Haas, 17.041; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.092; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 41.147

Group ( C )
1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.6649; 2. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 16.704; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.872; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 16.98; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 16.996; 6. 87-Alan Krimes, 17.046; 7. 17-Caleb Helms, 17.214; 8. 13-Brandon Matus, 17.319; 9. 12w-Troy Fraker, 17.814

Group (D)
1. 24W-Lucas Wolfe, 16.6647; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 16.78; 3. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.864; 4. M1-Mark Smith, 16.903; 5. 75-Nicole Bower, 16.956; 6. 11-TJ Stutts, 17.009; 7. 1X-Chad Trout, 17.1; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 17.462; 9. 44W-Rodney Westhafer, 17.635

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 4. 1Z-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [10]; 8. 51-John Garvin [9]; 9. 58-Brock Zearfoss [4]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. O7-Sammy Swindell [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 44-Trey Starks [4]; 4. 16-Matt Campbell [3]; 5. 39-Cory Haas [7]; 6. 21-Brian Montieth [6]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 5. 87-Alan Krimes [6]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 8. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 11-TJ Stutts [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 7. 1X-Chad Trout [7]; 8. 75-Nicole Bower [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 4. M1-Mark Smith [3]; 5. 16-Matt Campbell [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 39M-Anthony Macri [1]; 3. O7-Sammy Swindell [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 44-Trey Starks [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 2. 21-Brian Montieth [3]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. 1X-Chad Trout [6]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 6. 75-Nicole Bower [1]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [7]; 8. 5-Justin Barger [11]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [10]; 10. 12W-Troy Fraker [13]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 12. 33-Brent Matus [14]; 13. 51-John Garvin [12]; 14. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 15. 58-Brock Zearfoss [15]; 16. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [16]; 17. 95-Hunter Mackison [17]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 2. O7-Sammy Swindell [6]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 4. 69K-Lance Dewease [11]; 5. 24W-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [8]; 7. 21-Brian Montieth [22]; 8. 49X-Tim Shaffer [13]; 9. M1-Mark Smith [7]; 10. 44-Trey Starks [10]; 11. 94-Ryan Smith [12]; 12. 1Z-Dale Blaney [15]; 13. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [14]; 14. 11-TJ Stutts [16]; 15. 39-Cory Haas [18]; 16. 14-Tony Stewart [17]; 17. 35-Tyler Esh [21]; 18. 17-Caleb Helms [25]; 19. 16-Matt Campbell [9]; 20. 39M-Anthony Macri [4]; 21. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 22. 1X-Chad Trout [24]; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler [20]; 24. 87-Alan Krimes [19]; 25. 33M-Max Stambaugh [23] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu [1-18], Danny Dietrich [19-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 18, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 4518
2. Ryan Smith - 4228
3. Caleb Armstrong - 4116
4. Max Stambaugh - 3790
5. Caleb Helms - 3658
6. T.J. Michael - 3561
7. Brandon Spithaler - 3557
8. Tyler Esh - 3453
9. Brandon Matus - 3342
10. John Garvin - 3262

 

 

Freddie Rahmer claims Thunder Cup at Grandview for first-ever Arctic Cat All Star victory

The Arctic Cat All Stars will continue Central Pennsylvania tour Friday at Williams Grove Speedway

BECHTELSVILLE, PA (August 17, 2017) - Joining his father, as well as his grandfather, on the all-time win list, Freddie Rahmer is now a main event winner at Grandview Speedway, this time claiming the 3rd Annual Thunder Cup against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. For Rahmer, who started fourth on the main event grid, the Arctic Cat All Star victory was the first of his young career, which also earned him $5,000 in the process.

After making the winning move on lap 26, the Salfordville, Pennsylvania, native went on to lead the final ten circuits of the 35-lap feature program, ultimately holding off Ryan Smith and Greg Hodnett at the final checkers.

“This is special, you better believe it,” Rahmer said in victory lane. “My dad won here. My grandfather won here. I've been wanting to win here for a long time.”

Mark Smith and Ryan Smith led the 26 feature starters to green flag conditions at Grandview Speedway. Mark Smith earned the early advantage, quickly extending his lead over Ryan Smith and Sammy Swindell as the trio crossed by the flagstand for the first time. Freddie Rahmer, who started on the outside of row four, quickly crossed under Swindell to take the third position on lap three.

By lap five, the top three reached traffic for the first time. Despite Mark Smith’s torrid pace through heavy traffic, Ryan Smith never lost sight of the familiar No. M1, reeling Smith back in within two car lengths on lap 10. On lap 12, Ryan Smith made his first bid for the top spot, but his attempt to cross under Mark Smith through turns one and two on lap 12 proved to be unsuccessful. All momentum would soon be lost as red flag conditions took over the speedway on lap 14. All drivers involved, including Hunter Mackison who cleared the turn two retaining wall, walked away unharmed.

Green flag conditions soon returned with Mark Smith escaping in clean air once again over Ryan Smith and Freddie Rahmer. Like before, Mark Smith increased his advantage to multiple car lengths, encountering traffic again by lap 19. Smith’s second campaign in traffic was short lived as caution flags flew once again on lap 22.

Drama involving the race leader unfolded shortly thereafter, as a flat right rear tire forced Mark Smith to go pit-side surrendering the lead to Ryan Smith. With the help of an added caution on lap 22, Smith was able to make the tire change and return to the speedway.

Ryan Smith’s tenure at the top of the running order would hold strong for four laps after the lap 22 restart. Utilizing a bobble on the cushion by Smith on lap 25, Rahmer was able to launch his winning move on the bottom of turns three and four on lap 26; sliding in front of the “Kunkletown Kid” as the pair raced to the exit of turn four. Smith attempted to race back underneath the third generation racer, but Rahmer’s power move proved to be too strong.

From that point forward, it was all Freddie Rahmer at the top of the leaderboard, extending his command to nearly a half-straightaway as the lap clock clicked down.

“We were fortunate enough to get into the dash and get a good draw,” Rahmer stated. “I was catching Ryan [Smith] in the dash, and that was before we did anything to our car for the feature. I knew it was going to be ‘game over’ if I got myself up there. I think we are going to be right back on track tomorrow night.”

The Arctic Cat All Star trek through Central Pennsylvania will continue on Friday evening, August 18, at the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg. The 35th running of the Jack Gunn Memorial will headline competition at the historic 1/2-mile, awarding a $5,000 top prize; the second of two Williams Grove Speedway appearances for “America’s Series” in 2017. The last time the traveling All Stars made the tow to Mechanicsburg, it was Lance Dewease earning the main event victory, holding off Freddie Rahmer for the Hinnershitz Memorial title.

Williams Grove Speedway will swing open pit gates at 5:30pm on Friday, August 18. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 6:30pm, soon followed by hot laps at 7, sharp. Additional news and information can be found online at the official home of Williams Grove Speedway: www.williamsgrove.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Grandview Speedway- Thursday, August 17, 2017:
3rd Annual Thunder Cup
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 33 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sammy Swindell - 11.515 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 11.545 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Sammy Swindell
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Mark Smith
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Ryan Smith
JE Pistons Dash #1: Mark Smith
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Ryan Smith
Classic Ink USA B-Main: J.J. Grasso
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Freddie Rahmer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Alan Krimes (+10)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich (6th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Tim Shaffer (12th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brock Zearfoss
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 37-JJ Grasso, 11.547; 2. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 11.558; 3. O7-Sammy Swindell, 11.569; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 11.598; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.676; 6. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.722; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.825; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 12.168; 9. 10-Joe Kata, 12.246

Group (B)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.545; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 11.591; 3. 1z-Dale Blaney, 11.74; 4. 21-Brian Montieth, 11.808; 5. 5T-Tyler Ross, 11.838; 6. 51-John Garvin, 12.188; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.243; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 12.589

Group ( C )
1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 11.61; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.655; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich, 11.704; 4. M1-Mark Smith, 11.775; 5. 87-Alan Krimes, 11.875; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.982; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 11.983; 8. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 11.992

Group (D)
1. 24-Rico Abreu, 11.583; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.89; 3. 95-Hunter Mackison, 11.944; 4. 94-Ryan Smith, 11.96; 5. 89-Robbie Stillwaggen, 12.155; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 12.189; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard, 12.481; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 15.65

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. O7-Sammy Swindell [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [1]; 4. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 7. 37-JJ Grasso [4]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 9. 10-Joe Kata [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 1Z-Dale Blaney [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 21-Brian Montieth [1]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 5. 5T-Tyler Ross [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [6]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [2]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 87-Alan Krimes [5]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 88-Brandon Rahmer [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison [2]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 6. 89-Robbie Stillwaggen [5]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 2. O7-Sammy Swindell [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 4. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 37-JJ Grasso [1]; 2. 8M-TJ Michael [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer [5]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [7]; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [10]; 8. 10-Joe Kata [11]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [9]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 11. 89-Robbie Stillwaggen [6]; 12. 51-John Garvin [8]; 13. 49H-Bradley Howard [13]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [4]; 2. 94-Ryan Smith [2]; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [7]; 5. 21-Brian Montieth [13]; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich [12]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [10]; 8. 1Z-Dale Blaney [6]; 9. 87-Alan Krimes [19]; 10. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 11. O7-Sammy Swindell [3]; 12. 49X-Tim Shaffer [9]; 13. M1-Mark Smith [1]; 14. 14-Tony Stewart [15]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [11]; 16. 5T-Tyler Ross [18]; 17. 37-JJ Grasso [21]; 18. 17-Caleb Helms [14]; 19. 35-Tyler Esh [17]; 20. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [20]; 21. 33M-Max Stambaugh [25]; 22. 22-Brandon Spithaler [23]; 23. 8M-TJ Michael [22]; 24. 33-Brent Matus [26]; 25. 95-Hunter Mackison [16]; 26. 88-Brandon Rahmer [24] Lap Leaders: Mark Smith [1-21], Ryan Smith [22-25], Freddie Rahmer [26-35]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 17, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 4380
2. Ryan Smith - 4100
3. Caleb Armstrong - 4026
4. Max Stambaugh - 3688
5. Caleb Helms - 3544
6. T.J. Michael - 3471
7. Brandon Spithaler - 3453
8. Tyler Esh - 3337
9. Brandon Matus - 3252
10. John Garvin - 3172

 

 

Back to Posse Country; All Stars set for four events in four days across Pennsylvania

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 16, 2017) - After a two-week intermission to allow teams the opportunity to enter the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition with a four-race stretch through The Keystone State, rejoining the notorious Pennsylvania Posse for four consecutive events from Thursday, August 17, to Sunday, August 20.

The Central Pennsylvania invasion will kick off officially on Thursday evening, August 17, with the third annual Thunder Cup at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. The $5,000-to-win, Thunder on the Hill Racing Series program will feature the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the first and only time in 2017; the first visit since Dale Blaney tamed the 1/3-mile, high banked oval on August 18, 2016. In addition, Tony Stewart and Rico Abreu will each be on hand Thursday evening and entered for competition.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will host the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars on Friday, August 18. The 35th annual Jack Gunn Memorial will highlight competition at the world-famous half-mile; the 32nd appearance by “America’s Series” since first making tracks in 1970. Williams Grove Speedway last hosted the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on April 28 with Lance Dewease earning the big payday, bettering all 45 cars in attendance.

Action will move to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown on Saturday, August 19. Much like Grandview, Lincoln Speedway will only host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on one occasion in 2017. The last time the Tony Stewart-owned organization invaded the Pigeon Hills, it was “Double-D” Danny Dietrich scoring the victory, beating Alan Krimes and Lucas Wolfe to the final checkers. Dietrich is the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star action, scoring $7,000 at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, just before the Knoxville Nationals break.

A visit to Susquehanna Speedway near York Haven on Sunday, August 20, will conclude the Arctic Cat All Star swing through The Keystone State. Unlike the three events prior, Susquehanna Speedway has not hosted an Arctic Cat All Star event since 1991.

Honoring the late Justin Snyder, Tony Stewart’s All Stars will take part in the Salute to the Troops program during their visit to Susquehanna, awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as $500 to the evening’s fastest qualifier on behalf of Emory Transmissions, and $200 to the evening’s main event hard charger on behalf of Brown & Miller Racing Solutions.

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions charge into Central Pennsylvania as the current Series point leader. The five-time and defending Series champion sits on top of the title chase with a 290-point advantage, also leading all full-time competitors with three victories on the season, as well as 25 top-ten finishes in 30 main event starts.

The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith, a former regular in Central Pennsylvania before joining the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions full-time in 2015, and again in 2017, will enter the weekend second in the championship chase. Smith recently captured his first Arctic Cat All Star victory of the season at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York, on Friday, July 28.

New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong, a recent $15,000 winner during the inaugural Great Lakes Dirt Nationals at Mansfield (OH) Motor Speedway, will enter Pennsylvania third in the Arctic Cat All Star standings, followed by leading rookie contender, “Mad Max” Stambaugh, and Caleb Helms.

Grandview Speedway will open pit gates at 2:30pm on Thursday, August 17. The Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm, followed by hot laps at 6:45pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Thunder on the Hill Racing Series live on the Web at www.tothracing.com.

Williams Grove Speedway will swing open pit gates at 5:30pm on Friday, August 18. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 6:30pm, soon followed by hot laps at 7, sharp. Additional news and information can be found online at the official home of Williams Grove Speedway: www.williamsgrove.com.

Lincoln Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 19. A drivers meeting will be conducted at 6:15pm, with hot laps to follow at 7:00pm. Please visit www.lincolnspeedway.com for more information pertaining to ticket sales and reserved seat information.

Susquehanna Speedway will open pit gates at 4:30pm on Sunday, August 20. A drivers meeting will be held at 5:45pm, followed by hot laps at 6:15pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit the speedway live on the Web at www.susquehannaspeedway.net.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Open Wheel Championship practice scheduled for August 24th removed

CHILLICOTHE, OH (August 16, 2017) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions/Open Wheel Championship practice session scheduled for Thursday evening, August 24, at Atomic Speedway has been removed. The originally scheduled Thursday night program featuring modifieds, sport modifieds and 305ci sprint cars will go on as planned, but will no longer feature an open practice session for 410ci sprint cars.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will kick off the third annual Open Wheel Championship at Atomic Speedway officially on Friday evening, August 25, with a $5,000-to-win preliminary program. Open Wheel Championship weekend will continue with a $10,000-to-win, Arctic Cat All Star program on Saturday, August 26. Each evening will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star show that includes qualifying time trials, heat races, one or two dashes, and respective mains.

In addition, the BOSS non-wing sprint cars will also be on the weekend card battling for a $3,000 winner's share on Saturday evening.

Tentatively, pit gates are scheduled to open at 4:00pm on Friday and Saturday, August 25-26, with general admission gates opening at 5:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Danny Dietrich leads all 25 for $7,000 top prize at The Valley of Speed

WEST LEBANON, NY (July 30, 2017) - Wrapping up a weekend that included double round trips from Pennsylvania to New York, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich is now a two-time main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in the state of New York, leading all 25 laps around the Lebanon Valley Speedway half-mile to score $7,000 for his part-time car owner, Tom Buch.

Dietrich’s dominating performance, crossing under the final checkers two seconds ahead of the running order, concluded a productive weekend in the Empire State for the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native; two podium finishes including a fourth place performance at Outlaw Speedway on Friday. The pilot of the Apex/Sweeney Cars/Pace Performance/DKW Transport/No. 13 is now an eight-time winner during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition over the course of his young career; his first in New York since 2013.

“Man, this is such a big win for this team,” Danny Dietrich explained in victory lane. “This is Tom Buch’s first All Star win as a car owner, so this is obviously really special. It has been a long weekend; a lot of running around and covering a lot of miles. Luckily for me, I have great people who stand behind me. I can’t thank Tom enough for his opportunity. Unfortunately, I have to work tomorrow so there won’t be much celebrating tonight.”

After a caution during the opening circuit which forced a complete restart, it was “Double-D” Danny Dietrich earning the early advantage, driving by the flagstand for the first time with Caleb Armstrong and Chad Kemenah in tow. Despite an additional caution on lap three, as well as traffic coming into play as early as lap nine, Dietrich maintained a strong command, extending his advantage to nearly a half-straightaway before caution flags waved again on lap 14.

After a quick fuel stop, Dietrich brought the field back to life, quickly returning to his lengthy lead over Armstrong, Swindell and Kemenah. Dietrich’s advantage quickly grew to two seconds, but caution flags flew again on lap 18 erasing all of his momentum.

From that point forward, it was all Danny Dietrich at the front of the running order, quickly returning to his familiar half-straightaway command during the course of the final eight circuits, ultimately crossing under the final checkers two seconds ahead of Caleb Armstrong, Sammy Swindell, Chad Kemenah, and “Smoke” Tony Stewart.

“I figured we were in pretty good shape even after that fuel stop,” Dietrich said. “I felt comfortable the entire race, even after we got into some heavy traffic. Hopefully I can carry this momentum into August. We’ll be heading west in a few days.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will not return to competition until Thursday evening, August 17, when the Series reunites with the notorious Pennsylvania Posse for a four-pack of events over four straight days. The return to Central Pennsylvania will include visits to Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville on Thursday, August 17; Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg on Friday, August 18; Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown on Saturday, August 19; and Susquehanna Speedway near York Haven on Sunday, August 20.

More news and notes pertaining to the Arctic Cat All Star weekend in Central Pennsylvania will be posted in the near future. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned online at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lebanon Valley Speedway- Sunday, July 30, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 25 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sammy Swindell - 16.997 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sammy Swindell - 16.894 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Armstrong Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Paulie Colagiovanni JE Pistons Dash #1: Danny Dietrich Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Caleb Armstrong (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler (+14) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Tony Stewart Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Coleman Gulick Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 35s-Sammy Swindell, 16.894; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 17.064; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 17.206; 4. 91-Anthony Fiore, 17.592; 5. 5-Justin Barger, 17.595; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 17.692; 7. 98-Joe Trenca, 17.749; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.828; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 17.862

Group (B) 1. 14C-Coleman Gulick, 17.28; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich, 17.319; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 17.422; 4. 13-Brandon Matus, 17.654; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler, 17.696; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.899; 7. 51-John Garvin, 18.33; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 18.686

Group ( C ) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.237; 2. 59-Ryan Smith, 17.438; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 17.509; 4. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni, 17.588; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.609; 6. 33MM-Matt Tanner, 17.738; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 17.76; 8. 10-Joe Kata, 17.906

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 9 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 2. 91-Anthony Fiore [1]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 4. 35S-Sammy Swindell [4]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [5]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 7. 98-Joe Trenca [7]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 9. 35-Tyler Esh [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 9 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 4. 14C-Coleman Gulick [4]; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [7]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 9 Transfer 1. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 4. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 7. 10-Joe Kata [8]; 8. 33MM-Matt Tanner [6]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 13D-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [3]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 6. 35S-Sammy Swindell [8]; 7. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore [7]

A-Main (25 Laps) 1. 13D-Danny Dietrich [1]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 3. 35S-Sammy Swindell [6]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [7]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 7. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [4]; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler [14]; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh [9]; 10. 14C-Coleman Gulick [11]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [25]; 12. 59-Ryan Smith [12]; 13. 5-Justin Barger [13]; 14. 51-John Garvin [16]; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs [17]; 16. 35-Tyler Esh [24]; 17. 1080-Jordan Mackison [23]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 19. 10-Joe Kata [21]; 20. 33-Brent Matus [22]; 21. 13-Brandon Matus [10]; 22. 95-Hunter Mackison [15]; 23. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 24. 33MM-Matt Tanner [20]; 25. 98-Joe Trenca [19] Lap Leaders: Danny Dietrich [1-25]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 30, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 4244 2. Ryan Smith - 3954 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3916 4. Max Stambaugh - 3580 5. Caleb Helms - 3430 6. T.J. Michael - 3367 7. Brandon Spithaler - 3347 8. Tyler Esh - 3225 9. Brandon Matus - 3162 10. John Garvin - 3082

 

 

Sammy Swindell earns $10,000 at Orange County Fair Speedway

MIDDLETOWN, NY (July 29, 2017) - Adding to his already illustrious career, Germantown, Tennessee’s Sammy Swindell became the first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner at Orange County Fair (NY) Speedway on Saturday night, leading all 25 circuits around “The Legendary House of Power” to score $10,000, as well as a 26th career Arctic Cat All Star main event victory. The pilot of the Jared Zimbardi-owned/Bundle of Warmth/Performance Powder Coating/No. 35s nearly swept the evening program; setting the fastest time of the night during Lincoln Electric Time Trials, as well as earning JE Pistons Dash and A-main victories.

“This car was a pleasure to drive. We learned some things last night and capitalized on them today,” Sammy Swindell said. “With a deal like tonight, all you can do is drive as straight as you can and keep the tires underneath you. Luckily for us, we were able to hang on. We hope to continue this trend tomorrow at Lebanon Valley.”

Swindell withstood four cautions during his campaign at the front of the running order, and unfortunately for those involved, all four cautions included competitors racing within the top-ten; Tyler Esh, Justin Barger, and Arctic Cat All Star point leader, Chad Kemenah, to name a few. Esh was racing second when his right rear tire went flat, erasing a potential career high finish with “America’s Series.”

Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms, who started ninth on the main event grid, gave Swindell is only true challenge during the 25-lapper, actually driving around the former World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion at the entrance of turn one on lap 22. The pass was ultimately negated due to a full lap not being completed. Swindell returned to the point position and remained there for the final four circuits with Helms in tow.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year contender, Brandon Spithaler, worked his way forward from tenth to finish third during his first ever Orange County Fair Speedway start, followed by Paulie Colagiovanni and Stewart Friesen. Friesen was also a victim of tire issues, restarting at the back of the field after coming to a stop with nine laps in the books.

Capping off their three-race weekend in the Empire State, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now make the tow to Upstate New York, set to invade Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon on Sunday evening, July 30. Dubbed as “The Valley of Speed,” Lebanon Valley Speedway will award a $7,000 winner's share, also guaranteeing a minimum of $1,000 to each main event starter. The combined event purse is a staggering $39,450.

Lebanon Valley Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon. The Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:00pm, followed by hot laps at 5:45pm. Those who are seeking additional news and notes should visit Lebanon Valley Speedway live on the Web at www.lebanonvalley.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Orange County Fair Speedway - Saturday, July 29, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 29 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tony Stewart - 18.132 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sammy Swindell - 17.658 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Mike Mahaney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Coleman Gulick Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Jimmy Seger JE Pistons Dash #1: Sammy Swindell Classic Ink USA B-Main: Brandon Matus Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sammy Swindell MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Armstrong (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Davey Sammons (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Anthony Fiore Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 18.229; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 18.248; 3. 33mm-Mike Mahaney, 18.359; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 18.361; 5. 747-Davey Sammons, 18.4; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore, 18.486; 7. 1Z-Stewart Friesen, 18.54; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler, 18.573; 9. 10-Joe Kata, 18.682; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 19.253

Group (B) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 17.8; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 18.081; 3. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 18.189; 4. 14c-Coleman Gulick, 18.194; 5. 5-Justin Barger, 18.201; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 18.242; 7. 59-Ryan Smith, 18.315; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 18.437; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 99; 10. 30-Scott Goodrich, NT

Group ( C ) 1. 35s-Sammy Swindell, 17.658; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.873; 3. 51-John Garvin, 18.417; 4. 2-Jimmy Seger, 18.468; 5. 10c-Paulie Colagiovanni, 18.618; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 18.648; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 18.738; 8. 1-Scott Flammer, 19.052; 9. 1Q-Thomas Radivoy, 19.564

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 33MM-Mike Mahaney [2]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 5. 1Z-Stewart Friesen [7]; 6. 747-Davey Sammons [5]; 7. 10-Joe Kata [9]; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore [6]; 9. 7K-Dan Shetler [8]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 14C-Coleman Gulick [1]; 2. 1080-Jordan Mackison [2]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [5]; 6. 59-Ryan Smith [7]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [8]; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [9]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [6]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 2-Jimmy Seger [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 51-John Garvin [2]; 4. 35S-Sammy Swindell [4]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 6. 10C-Paulie Colagiovanni [5]; 7. 1-Scott Flammer [8]; 8. 1Q-Thomas Radivoy [9]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 35S-Sammy Swindell [1]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 14C-Coleman Gulick [6]; 6. 33MM-Mike Mahaney [7]; 7. 2-Jimmy Seger [4]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 3. 7K-Dan Shetler [4]; 4. 10-Joe Kata [5]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [9]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [3]; 7. 1-Scott Flammer [6]; 8. 1Q-Thomas Radivoy [8]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]

A-Main (25 Laps) 1. 35s-Sammy Swindell [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 4. 10c-Paulie Colagiovanni [16]; 5. 1Z-Stewart Friesen [12]; 6. 747-Davey Sammons [15]; 7. 33mm-Mike Mahaney [6]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [10]; 9. 59-Ryan Smith [14]; 10. 91-Anthony Fiore [22]; 11. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [21]; 12. 5-Justin Barger [11]; 13. 51-John Garvin [9]; 14. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 16. 10-Joe Kata [20]; 17. 33M-Max Stambaugh [18]; 18. 7K-Dan Shetler [19]; 19. 1-Scott Flammer [23]; 20. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 21. 2-Jimmy Seger [5]; 22. 13-Brandon Matus [17]; 23. 14c-Coleman Gulick [3]; 24. 1080-Jordan Mackison [24] Lap Leaders: Sammy Swindell [1-25]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 29, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 4102 2. Ryan Smith - 3828 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3770 4. Max Stambaugh - 3448 5. Caleb Helms - 3292 6. T.J. Michael - 3253 7. Brandon Spithaler - 3219 8. Tyler Esh - 3107 9. Brandon Matus - 3054 10. John Garvin - 2960

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

The “Kunkletown Kid” opens New York All Star weekend with victory at Outlaw Speedway

New York swing continues Saturday at Orange County Fair Speedway

DUNDEE, NY (July 28, 2017) - Nearly sweeping the entire Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith opened his weekend trek through the Empire State with a victory at Outlaw Speedway. The $5,000 triumph, Smith’s first in the state of New York, was his first of the 2017 season during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, increasing his career win total to four with the Series, also ending a near-two year victory lane hiatus.

Despite his near-sweep during the Arctic Cat All Star Outlaw Speedway debut, Smith’s victory was not conducted in easy fashion. The Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, native survived multiple challenges from former World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, Sammy Swindell, during the 30-lap program, actually exchanging positions with the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee on three different occasions before settling into the top spot for the final time on lap 20. To make matters more dramatic, Smith was forced to withstand not just one, but two main event restarts with a pair of laps remaining. Smith held on, followed to the final checkers by Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah.

“Feels great to get the monkey off of our backs and get this first win out of the way,” Ryan Smith explained in victory lane, pilot of the Tom and Sherry Leidig/Warko Group/Auto Electric of Jupiter, FL/Specialty Rigging/No. 59. “There are a lot of great people who help make this team possible. It gets demanding at times, but this makes it all worth it. Hopefully we can do it a couple more times this weekend.”

Ryan Smith and Sammy Swindell led the field to green on Friday night at Outlaw Speedway. Swindell earned the early advantage, leading Smith and Caleb Helms by the flagstand for the first time. Swindell stayed in control at the front of the field for the first 12 circuits, encountering traffic as early as lap five.

Smith, who never lost track of Swindell in traffic, made his first bid for the top spot on lap 13, driving under Swindell at the entrance of turn three. Swindell eventually returned the favor on lap 18 with a move under Smith at the entrance of turn one. Despite Swindell’s attempt at running away from Smith in traffic, the “Kunkletown Kid” never allowed Swindell to extend his advantage, ultimately getting back by the Jared Zimbardi-owned No. 35S as the pair drag raced toward the start/finish line on lap 20.

The main event’s first caution appeared on lap 29 which set up a two-lap dash to the finish. A caution during the first restart attempt would force the field to try again. It was then when Chad Kemenah made a run on Sammy Swindell to takeover the second position. The five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion attempted to make a bid for the lead one lap later, but time was out.

“Hats off to Ryan Smith and his whole team. Those guys work really hard and they deserved this one,” Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah explained. “We tried to get a run on Ryan there with a lap or so to go. I got around Sammy [Swindell], so I figured I had a chance. We’ll take this and move forward. We have a big race coming up in Iowa that we are excited about. We’re going to keep an eye on that.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend march through the Empire State with a Saturday night visit to the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. The 5/8-mile speed plant, arguably the largest oval on the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star campaign trail, will feature “America’s Series” for the first and only time in 2017. A top prize equaling $10,000 will be handed out on Saturday evening, the peak of a purse exceeding $32,000.

Orange County Fair Speedway will open pit gates and drive-in gates beginning at 3:00pm, followed by main gates at 4:00pm. A mandatory Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting will be held at 5:30pm, followed by hot laps at 6:00pm, sharp. More information can be found online at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Outlaw Speedway - Friday, July 28, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 25 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tyler Esh - 12.442 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Helms - 12.322 seconds *New Track Record Ford Performance Heat #1: Ryan Smith All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sammy Swindell Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Caleb Armstrong JE Pistons Dash #1: Ryan Smith Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jason Barney (+5) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Tony Stewart Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Paulie Colagiovanni Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: John Garvin (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.322; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.373; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 12.472; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.587; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.822; 6. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni, 12.863; 7. 13-Brandon Matus, 12.918; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.957; 9. 67-Steve Collins, 13.259

Group (B) 1. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.529; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.629; 3. 35s-Sammy Swindell, 12.682; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.739; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.877; 6. 19-Joe Kubiniec, 13.283; 7. 87b-Jason Barney, 13.319; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 13.467

Group ( C ) 1. 13D-Danny Dietrich, 12.753; 2. 747-Davey Sammons, 12.964; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.065; 4. 98-Joe Trenca, 13.118; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.472; 6. 51-John Garvin, 13.478; 7. 87-George Suprick, 13.831; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.047

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 9 Transfer 1. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 4. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [6]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 6. 67-Steve Collins [9]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 9 Transfer

1. 35S-Sammy Swindell [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 87B-Jason Barney [7]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [4]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 8. 19-Joe Kubiniec [6]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 9 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 98-Joe Trenca [1]; 4. 747-Davey Sammons [3]; 5. 51-John Garvin [6]; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 7. 87-George Suprick [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 35S-Sammy Swindell [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 6. 13D-Danny Dietrich [7]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 35S-Sammy Swindell [2]; 4. 13D-Danny Dietrich [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [7]; 8. 87B-Jason Barney [13]; 9. 98-Joe Trenca [10]; 10. 10-Paulie Colagiovanni [11]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [9]; 12. 33M-Max Stambaugh [14]; 13. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 14. 747-Davey Sammons [12]; 15. 67-Steve Collins [17]; 16. 51-John Garvin [16]; 17. 1080-Jordan Mackison [18]; 18. 35-Tyler Esh [22]; 19. 8M-TJ Michael [20]; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs [19]; 21. 87-George Suprick [21]; 22. 33-Brent Matus [24]; 23. 19-Joe Kubiniec [23]; 24. 13-Brandon Matus [25]; 25. 5-Justin Barger [15] Lap Leaders: Sammy Swindell [1-12, 18, 19] Ryan Smith [13-17, 20-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 28, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3980 2. Ryan Smith - 3696 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3642 4. Max Stambaugh - 3332 5. Caleb Helms - 3146 6. T.J. Michael - 3119 7. Brandon Spithaler - 3075 8. Tyler Esh - 2997 9. Brandon Matus - 2948 10. Tim Shaffer - 2928

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star weekend in New York caps off July schedule

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 26, 2017) - For the first and only time in 2017, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will spend a weekend in The Empire State, ready to compete at three different dirt ovals over the course of three straight days, all kicking off on Friday evening, July 28, at the Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York.

Chasing a total winner’s share exceeding $20,000 during the weekend triple-header, Series regulars will battle a stout contingent of local, regional and national talent during their trip across New York including three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart, and former World of Outlaws champion, Sammy Swindell.

The Arctic Cat All Star march through New York will begin on Friday, July 28, at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee. It will be a first ever appearance by the Arctic Cat All Star travelers to the southern New York venue, each chasing a $5,000 top prize. In fact, the Tony Stewart-owned organization has only made 17 prior starts in the The Empire State with the first occurring during the Series’ inaugural season in 1970. Outlaw Speedway will be the 12th different speedway to host an Arctic Cat All Star main event in New York.

The New York triple-header will continue on Saturday evening, July 29, at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown. The peak of a near-$33,000 purse, a winner’s share equaling $10,000 will be up for grabs during the third-ever visit to Orange County; the first visit since 1989 when Bob Cicconi and Jeff Gordan each earned victories during back-to-back appearances.

Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon will conclude the Arctic Cat All Star trek through The Empire State. The Upstate New York venue, just southeast of Albany and minutes from the Massachusetts state line, will award a $7,000 top prize on Sunday evening, July 30. “America’s Series” made their first ever appearance at the high-banked half-mile on August 22, 2016. Sammy Swindell was the victor, holding off Kraig Kinser and Chad Kemenah at the final checkers. If needed, Lebanon Valley Speedway will utilize Monday, July 31, as a rain date.

Adding extra hype to the Sunday night appearance at Lebanon Valley Speedway, a mammoth purse of $39, 450 will be distributed amongst the A-main finishers with each starter guaranteed a minimum of $1,000. As an added bonus, those who do not transfer through the evening’s B-main at The Valley of Speed will be awarded $500.

Leading the Arctic Cat All Star charge into New York will be five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist, Chad Kemenah. Kemenah, also leading all Series regulars with three victories on the season, will be flanked by over a dozen other full-time, Arctic Cat All Star travelers including the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith, New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong, the “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael, and leading Arctic Cat All Star Rookie of the Year contender “Mad Max” Stambaugh.

Outlaw Speedway will open pit gates and main gates at 3:00pm on Friday, July 28. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6:00pm, followed by racing at 7:00pm. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding ticket pricing and facility accommodations should visit Outlaw Speedway live on the Web at www.outlawspeedwayllc.com.

Orange County Fair Speedway will open pit gates and drive-in gates beginning at 3:00pm, followed by main gates at 4:00pm. Racing will hit the 5/8-mile speed plant at 6:30pm, sharp. More information can be found online at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Lebanon Valley Speedway will open all gates at 4:00pm. Additional updates will be posted at the official online home of The Valley of Speed at www.lebanonvalley.com.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Smoke earns I-79 Summer Shootout finale victory at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway

IMPERIAL, PA (July 24, 2017) - For the first time since February 11, 2012, and for the second time during his famed career, “Smoke” Tony Stewart is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner, this time taming “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway to help end the 2017 edition of the I-79 Summer Shootout.

Stewart, who started third on the feature grid, took command officially during a lap 23 restart and never looked back, ultimately crossing under the final checkers nearly three seconds ahead of Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo, and Dalton, Ohio's Lee Jacobs. Fortunately for Stewart, lapped traffic also factored in as an advantage, as race leader Tim Shaffer would become tangled with a lapped car, surrendering the point position to the former NASCAR Cup Series champion.

“Man, this is a fun race track; so wide and so racey,” Tony Stewart said in victory lane, pilot of the Rush Truck Centers/Ford Performance/Arctic Cat/No. 14. “To be rim-riding like that, a foot off the wall, is pretty intense around here. I watched Christopher Bell race from 20th to second at the Kings Royal, so I figured it was my turn to do something special.”

Carson Macedo and Tim Shaffer led the field to green on Monday night at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Shaffer earned the initial advantage, soon flanked by Macedo, Danny Holtgraver, Chad Kemenah, and Tony Stewart. Shaffer opened his advantage instantly, climbing to a near-three second lead before the main event’s first caution appeared on lap six.

Green flag conditions resumed with Tim Shaffer returning to the top spot, soon followed by Tony Stewart, who made a big jump to second after passing two cars on the restart. Traffic came into play for the first time on lap 11 allowing Stewart to reel in Shaffer. Soon joined by Holtgraver, the top three cars raced nose-to-tail and side-by-side through traffic for three circuits until caution flags reappeared on lap 14, this time for Danny Holtgraver. The nearby Pittsburgh native made incidental contact with Tony Stewart while attempting a slide job for the second position. Holtgraver did not return.

“By the time I realized I wasn't going to be able to get back around Danny [Holtgraver], I had already checked up on the brakes and turned down,” Stewart explained. “I clipped him with my front bumper. That was about the only mistake I really made. You don't want to see things end like that. We were going to put on one heck of a race.”

Once again, green flag conditions returned with Shaffer setting the pace, now followed by Tony Stewart and Carson Macedo. By lap 20, traffic returned in full force allowing Stewart to track down Shaffer once again. A two car battle soon commenced into a three car battle as Chad Kemenah entered the picture, now tracking down the top pair after taking control of the third position on lap 21.

Unfortunately for Tim Shaffer, his tenure at the top of the running order would come to an end eight laps sooner than intended. Contact with a lapped car while attempting to run away from Tony Stewart in traffic forced an early retirement for the former Arctic Cat All Star champion, ultimately surrendering the top spot to the eventual winner on lap 23. “Smoke” cruised on to score the $5,000 victory; a first ever Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway feat for the Columbus, Indiana, native. Carson Macedo chased Stewart to the line, followed by Lee Jacobs, Chad Kemenah and Ryan Smith.

“When I saw Lee Jacobs running the bottom, at that point I wasn't sure where I needed to be,” Stewart explained. “Rico Abreu is here with me tonight and I had him trying to help me out, but he wasn't sure where I needed to be. I figured if I got a good restart, I would just get to the top and rip eight good laps. That's what we did.”

Macedo and Jacobs each raced by Chad Kemenah during the final circuits to secure the final podium positions. Macedo was the evening’s pole sitter, dropping as far back as fourth in the running order before finally charging back second on lap 25.

Jacobs, who started eighth on the feature grid, battled within the top-five during most of the 30-lap feature program, making a bid for a podium position as early as lap 15.

Closing out the month of July, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2017 campaign with a three day trip to The Empire State, set to invade three different dirt ovals during three straight days from July 28-30, chasing a combined winner’s share equaling $22,000. “America’s Series” will visit Outlaw Speedway, Orange County Fair Speedway and Lebanon Valley Speedway during their New York swing, awarding $5,000, $10,000 and $7,000, respectively.

Outlaw Speedway will open pit gates and main gates at 3:00pm on Friday, July 28. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6:00pm, followed by racing at 7:00pm. Those seeking additional news and notes regarding ticket pricing and facility accommodations should visit Outlaw Speedway live on the Web at www.outlawspeedwayllc.com.

Orange County Fair Speedway will open pit gates and drive-in gates beginning at 3:00pm, followed by main gates at 4:00pm. Racing will hit the 5/8-mile speed plant at 6:30pm, sharp. More information can be found online at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Lebanon Valley Speedway will open all gates at 4:00pm. Additional updates will be posted at the official online home of The Valley of Speed at www.lebanonvalley.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway- Monday, July 24, 2017: I-79 Summer Shootout Finale EMi Driver’s Meeting: 27 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 18.295 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Carson Macedo - 17.502 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Armstrong Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah JE Pistons Dash #1: Carson Macedo Classic Ink USA B-Main: Carl Bowser Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tony Stewart MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carl Bowser (+13) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brandon Spithaler (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 17-Carson Macedo, 17.502; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 17.558; 3. 98-Carl Bowser, 17.709; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 18; 5. 42-Sye Lynch, 18.771; 6. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 18.78; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 19.234; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 19.679; 9. 40-George Hobaugh, 19.963

Group (B) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 18.17; 2. 13-Brandon Matus, 18.214; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 18.644; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 19.057; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 19.199; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 19.237; 7. 51-John Garvin, 19.468; 8. 55-Gary Kriess, 19.524; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 19.585

Group ( C ) 1. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 17.586; 2. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 18.346; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 18.569; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 18.693; 5. 5B-Justin Barger, 18.768; 6. C1-Clay Riney, 19.073; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 19.284; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger, 19.386; 9. 4C-Paul Kish, 20.344

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 17-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 42-Sye Lynch [5]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 6. 40-George Hobaugh [9]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 9. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [3]; 5. 55-Gary Kriess [8]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 8. 51-John Garvin [7]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. D4-Danny Holtgraver [4]; 4. 5B-Justin Barger [5]; 5. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger [8]; 8. C1-Clay Riney [6]; 9. 4C-Paul Kish [9]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 17-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [7]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [4]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]

B-Main (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger [5]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [4]; 4. 51-John Garvin [6]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 6. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [2]; 7. C1-Clay Riney [3]; 8. 4C-Paul Kish [9]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [8]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 2. 17-Carson Macedo [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [8]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [5]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [19]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [17]; 8. 13-Brandon Matus [10]; 9. 5B-Justin Barger [11]; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [7]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch [12]; 12. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [13]; 13. 35-Tyler Esh [21]; 14. O8-Dan Kuriger [20]; 15. 40-George Hobaugh [18]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [14]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [16]; 18. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [24]; 19. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 20. 51-John Garvin [22]; 21. 95-Hunter Mackison [23]; 22. D4-Danny Holtgraver [6]; 23. 55-Gary Kriess [15]; 24. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer [1-22], Tony Stewart [23-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 24, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3834 2. Ryan Smith - 3546 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3506 4. Max Stambaugh - 3206 5. Caleb Helms - 3008 6. T.J. Michael - 3007 7. Brandon Spithaler - 2947 8. Tim Shaffer - 2928 9. Tyler Esh - 2883 10. Brandon Matus - 2846

 

 

Tim Shaffer conquers Tri-City Raceway Park for third Arctic Cat All Star victory of 2017 I-79 Summer Shootout concludes Monday at PPMS

FRANKLIN, PA (July 23, 2017) - After opening the 2017 I-79 Summer Shootout with a runner-up finish at Eriez (PA) Speedway on Friday evening, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer did one better on Sunday night by winning round two at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The Arctic Cat All Star victory, Shaffer’s third of the 2017 season and second ever at Tri-City Raceway Park, was earned in dominating fashion; leading all 30 circuits around the Venango County, 1/2-mile oval, ultimately holding off a pair of fellow former Arctic Cat All Star champions, Chad Kemenah and Dale Blaney.

“Hats off to the team. This is what we’ve been working for,” Tim Shaffer said in victory lane. “There are a lot of guys on this team who help make this happen. I couldn’t do it without them.”

The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native jumped to the early advantage from the outside of row one, crossing by the flagstand for the first time with Dale Blaney, Spencer Bayston, and Chad Kemenah in tow. Lap after lap, Shaffer’s lead continued to increase, eventually building a 2.6 second cushion before the main event’s first caution appeared on lap eight.

Including the initial pause on lap eight, a total of five cautions between laps eight and 15 interrupted Shaffer’s pace at the top of the running order, none of which proving to be a distraction, as Shaffer returned to a near-three second advantage before the final caution on lap 15.

The restart on lap 15 proved to be the final time Shaffer would have to bring the field back to life. Even with lapped traffic reappearing by lap 23, Shaffer was able to maintain his lead, ultimately crossing under the final checkers two seconds ahead of Chad Kemenah and Dale Blaney.

“We’ve been putting ourselves in great positions all season, but not taking advantage of them,” Tim Shaffer said, pilot of the Rudzik Excavating/No. 49X. “It took some time to get our program together to figure out where these cars needed to be at the end of the race. This is a great time of the year to get fast with the month of money underway.”

Chad Kemenah, who started third on the feature grid, raced within the top four spots during all 30 laps, advancing into third after the lap 15 restart, and advancing again into second ahead of Dale Blaney while racing in traffic on lap 23. The runner-up finish gives Kemenah 16 top-five finishes on the season, now extending his championship lead to 286 markers.

“We started to run out of fuel with less than five laps to go, so that didn’t help us out too much,” Chad Kemenah said, pilot of the Hunter Racing/DKW Transport/JRC Transportation/Seneca Energy/No. 10H. “I can’t thank everyone enough. As long as I’m up here talking to [Blake Anderson], I think we’re doing just fine.”

The 2017 I-79 Summer Shootout will conclude on Monday evening, July 24, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania. Originally set for Saturday evening, July 22, the rescheduled program will award a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship. The visit to “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” will be the final Western Pennsylvania appearance for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2017.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway’s main gates are scheduled to open at 5:00pm with hot laps to follow at 6:00pm, sharp. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will hit center stage at 7:00pm. For more information, such as camping availability and ticket prices, please visit Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.ppms.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Tri-City Raceway Park - Sunday, July 23, 2017: I-79 Summer Shootout: Round #2 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 30 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 16.186 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 15.683 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tyler Esh All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carson Macedo Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dale Blaney JE Pistons Dash #1: Dale Blaney Classic Ink USA B-Main: Jordan Mackison Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+11) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Tyler Esh Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Dylan Cisney Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Jimmy Seger (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.911; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 15.99; 3. 42-Sye Lynch, 16.018; 4. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.087; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.139; 6. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 16.158; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.283; 8. 5B-Justin Barger, 16.534; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 17.06; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 17.641

Group (B) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 15.968; 2. 2-Jimmy Seger, 16.019; 3. 17-Carson Macedo, 16.044; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.076; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 16.196; 6. 51-John Garvin, 16.35; 7. 4N-Jim Morris, 16.391; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.563; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 16.589; 10. 66-Ken Rossey, 17.282

Group ( C ) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.683; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston, 15.818; 3. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 15.857; 4. 55XM-Dale Blaney, 15.984; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney, 15.996; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.014; 7. 59-Ryan Smith, 16.251; 8. 98-Carl Bowser, 16.343; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.523; 10. 126-Brian Salisbury, 17.065

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [2]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]; 5. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 6. 5B-Justin Barger [8]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger [7]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 17-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 4. 51-John Garvin [6]; 5. 2-Jimmy Seger [3]; 6. 4N-Jim Morris [7]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [5]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 9. 66-Ken Rossey [10]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 55XM-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. D4-Danny Holtgraver [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 7. 59-Ryan Smith [7]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [8]; 9. 126-Brian Salisbury [10]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 55XM-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 5. 17-Carson Macedo [6]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [5]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. O8-Dan Kuriger [4]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 9. 66-Ken Rossey [11]; 10. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 12. 126-Brian Salisbury [10]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 55XM-Dale Blaney [1]; 4. D4-Danny Holtgraver [6]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 6. 51-John Garvin [12]; 7. 5B-Justin Barger [18]; 8. 17-Carson Macedo [5]; 9. 59-Ryan Smith [20]; 10. 5-Dylan Cisney [13]; 11. 98-Carl Bowser [22]; 12. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [10]; 13. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 14. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 15. 2-Jimmy Seger [14]; 16. 4N-Jim Morris [17]; 17. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [23]; 19. 1080-Jordan Mackison [19]; 20. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [15]; 21. 95-Hunter Mackison [24]; 22. O8-Dan Kuriger [21]; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs [16]; 24. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [11] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer [1-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 23, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3692 2. Ryan Smith - 3406 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3376 4. Max Stambaugh - 3070 5. Caleb Helms - 3008 6. T.J. Michael - 2891 7. Brandon Spithaler - 2829 8. Tim Shaffer - 2816 9. Tyler Esh - 2759 10. Brandon Matus - 2712

 

 

Cole Duncan opens I-79 Summer Shootout with victory at Eriez Speedway

ERIE, PA (July 21, 2017) - Utilizing patience and a late race restart, Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan parked himself back in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, this time earning $5,000 at Eriez (PA) Speedway to officially open the 2017 edition of I-79 Summer Shootout weekend in Western Pennsylvania.

Duncan, who now owns two Arctic Cat All Star victories on the season, in turn elevating his career win total to three with “America’s Series,” took command officially on lap 20 of 30 and never looked back, the result of a strong move under race leader, Hunter Schuerenberg, between turns three and four just after a lap 20 restart. Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer chased Duncan to the final checkers, followed by Schuerenberg, the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith and Spencer Bayston.

“I honestly cannot thank all of these guys enough,” Cole Duncan said in victory lane, pilot of the Helms Construction/Motorcity Auto Transport/No. 22. “This has been really cool. We are definitely having one helluva year, especially during this second part of the season. We were on the podium what seemed like 10 or 12 times this year, but just couldn’t get the job done. We’ve been doing so much better at placing ourselves in better positions. I’m just - man, I’m excited.”

Pole sitter Hunter Schuerenberg led the field to green on Friday night and kept command for the first 19 circuits, soon flanked by Cole Duncan, who started alongside Schuerenberg on the front row, just after the initial green. The duo survived one caution and two periods of heavy traffic during the first 19 circuits, neither creating much distraction as the pair navigated through lapped cars methodically.

After a failed attempt to get by Schuerenberg on a lap eight restart, Duncan tucked back in line and proceeded to follow Schuerenberg through traffic until the main event’s second and final caution appeared on lap 20, setting up another single-file restart. When green flag conditions returned, Duncan accelerated right to the tail tank of Schuerenberg and chased the Missouri native through turns one and two, ultimately setting up a slingshot move through corners three and four. Duncan was able to wedge himself between the bottom of the race track and Schuerenberg by the exit of turn four; this proved to be the winning move.

“I knew I was better in turns three and four,” Cole Duncan explained. “I screwed up on that first restart; I just didn’t get close enough to [Schuerenberg] to get a good run. I tried to time the second restart the best that I could. I put myself in perfect position off of turn two and when we entered turn three, he left just about a car length off of the bottom of the speedway. That is where our car seemed to shine all night. We jammed it right in there. I don’t think I used him up at all; I thought it was pretty clean. Hopefully we can make this happen again tomorrow and keep our success going.”

I-79 Summer Shootout weekend will continue on Saturday evening, July 22, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania. “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” will welcome the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the first and only time in 2017; the first official visit since August 2, 2015, when the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney scored his second ever Pittsburgh victory. The 2016 I-79 Summer Shootout visit to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway was cut short due to Mother Nature.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway’s main gates are scheduled to open at 5:00pm with hot laps to follow at 6:00pm, sharp. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will hit center stage at 7:00pm. For more information, such as camping availability and ticket prices, please visit Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.ppms.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eriez Speedway - Friday, July 21, 2017: I-79 Summer Shootout: Round #1 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 38 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dan Shetler - 13.800 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Hunter Schuerenberg - 13.936 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Mike Bauer All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brandon Spithaler Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Spencer Bayston JE Pistons Dash #1: Hunter Schuerenberg Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Cole Duncan Classic Ink USA B-Main: T.J. Michael Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Cole Duncan MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Armstrong (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 8-Dean Jacobs, 14.048; 2. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi, 14.084; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.166; 4. 46-Michael Bauer, 14.247; 5. 23-Darren Pifer, 14.258; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.287; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.308; 8. 14-Tony Stewart, 14.386; 9. 55-Gary Kriess, 14.396; 10. 7K-Dan Shetler, 14.443

Group (B) 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.936; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.3037; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.304; 4. 4N-Jim Morris, 14.464; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney, 14.468; 6. 87-Jason Barney, 14.578; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell, 14.599; 8. 22E-Ralph Engel, 14.816; 9. 4C-Paul Kish, 15.519; 10. 7W-Logan Wagner, 99

Group ( C ) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.196; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.219; 3. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.299; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.365; 5. 51-John Garvin, 14.385; 6. 5B-Justin Barger, 14.432; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.546; 8. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.554; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.556

Group (D) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.083; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.235; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston, 14.333; 4. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 14.383; 5. 17-Carson Macedo, 14.391; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.445; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 14.857; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.937; 9. 126-Brian Salisbury, 15.112

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 46-Michael Bauer [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 3. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [3]; 4. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler [10]; 9. 23-Darren Pifer [5]; 10. 55-Gary Kriess [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [4]; 3. 4N-Jim Morris [1]; 4. 87-Jason Barney [6]; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner [10]; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger [3]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [7]; 9. 4C-Paul Kish [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [1]; 5. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 6. 5B-Justin Barger [6]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 8. 51-John Garvin [5]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 2. D4-Danny Holtgraver [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 17-Carson Macedo [5]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 9. 126-Brian Salisbury [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. D4-Danny Holtgraver [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 4. 46-Michael Bauer [4]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 2. 23-Darren Pifer [1]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger [3]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [14]; 6. 5B-Justin Barger [6]; 7. 7K-Dan Shetler [7]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [8]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell [11]; 12. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 13. 126-Brian Salisbury [15]; 14. 4C-Paul Kish [16]; 15. 22E-Ralph Engel [12]; 16. 7W-Logan Wagner [17]; 17. 51-John Garvin [5]; 18. 55-Gary Kriess [18]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [6]; 3. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston [5]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [10]; 6. 17-Carson Macedo [15]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 8. D4-Danny Holtgraver [4]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [18]; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 11. 35Z-Jared Zimbardi [11]; 12. 8-Dean Jacobs [9]; 13. 5-Dylan Cisney [19]; 14. 33M-Max Stambaugh [23]; 15. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [25]; 16. 13-Brandon Matus [20]; 17. 35-Tyler Esh [12]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs [17]; 19. O8-Dan Kuriger [24]; 20. 8M-TJ Michael [21]; 21. 4N-Jim Morris [13]; 22. 46-Michael Bauer [8]; 23. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [14]; 24. 87-Jason Barney [16]; 25. 23-Darren Pifer [22]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 21, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3546 2. Ryan Smith - 3274 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3250 4. Caleb Helms - 3146 5. Max Stambaugh - 2980 6. T.J. Michael - 2777 7. Brandon Spithaler - 2705 8. Tim Shaffer - 2666 9. Brandon Matus - 2622 10. Tyler Esh - 2619

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

I-79 Summer Shootout ahead for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 19, 2017) - After a weekend break to allow teams the opportunity to compete in the 34th Annual Kings Royal at Eldora (OH) Speedway, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition beginning Friday evening, July 21, with the second edition of the I-79 Summer Shootout in Western Pennsylvania. The three-race swing will feature Arctic Cat All Star action at three different facilities over the course of three straight days, each awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship.

The I-79 Summer Shootout, the final Arctic Cat All Star visit to the western edge of The Keystone State in 2017, will commence on Friday evening, July 21, at the Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pennsylvania. Action will continue on Saturday evening, July 22, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, all capped off with the I-79 Summer Shootout finale on Sunday, July 23, at Tri-City Raceway Park near Franklin, Pennsylvania. All three dirt ovals are hosting the Arctic Cat All Stars for the first and only time in 2017; their first visit since the inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout one year ago.

A weather interruption in 2016 only allowed for two of the three programs to be completed; Dale Blaney secured high honors at Eriez Speedway, with Kraig Kinser earning the victory at Tri-City Raceway Park. The visit to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway would lose to Mother Nature before preliminary action could be completed.

Joining a competitive group of Western Pennsylvania regulars, as well as a talented roster of outside invaders, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will be led by current Series point leader, as well as five-time and defending Series champion, Chad Kemenah. The pilot of the Hunter Racing/DKW Transport/JRC Transportation/Seneca Energy/No. 10H owns a 282 point lead in the current championship hunt, earning three victories thus far in 2017, most recently during competition at 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa.

The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith finds himself second in the Arctic Cat All Star championship chase, followed by New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong. Smith and Armstrong each own five top-five finishes in 2017, separated by a mere- four markers in their battle for the Arctic Cat All Star title.

Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms is fourth in the Arctic Cat All Star point chase, followed by leading Series Rookie of the Year contender, Max Stambaugh. Stambaugh, driver of the familiar Ray Marshall Motorsports/Buckeye Machine Fabricators, Inc./No. 33M, sits on top of the Rookie of the Year standings with four top-ten finishes in 21 feature starts.

In addition, Tony Stewart, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, as well as the owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, will be joining the Arctic Cat All Stars on Friday night at Eriez Speedway, as well as on Saturday night at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Smoke will pilot his own Rush Truck Centers/Arctic Cat/Ford Performance/No. 14 during each night of competition.

Eriez Speedway will open pit gates at 12-noon on Friday, July 21. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 6:00pm, followed by hot laps at 7:00pm. More news and information can be found live on the Web at www.eriez-speedway.com.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway will open pit gates at 12-noon on Saturday, July 22. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30pm, with hot laps to follow at 6:00pm. Fans can find information pertaining to ticket sales and reserved seating online at www.ppms.com.

Tri-City Raceway Park will allow teams to pull into the pit area upon arrival on Sunday, July 23. The mandatory drivers meeting will take shape at 5:00pm; hot laps will follow at 5:30pm. Additional information can be found online at www.tricityracewaypark.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 19, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3416 2. Ryan Smith - 3134 3. Caleb Armstrong - 3130 4. Caleb Helms - 3008 5. Max Stambaugh - 2858 6. T.J. Michael - 2742 7. Brandon Spithaler - 2569 8. Tim Shaffer - 2520 9. Brandon Matus - 2504 10. Tyler Esh - 2503

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Christopher Bell captures 9th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway

HARTFORD, OH (July 8, 2017) - Becoming the ninth different winner in nine contested events, Christopher Bell scored the 9th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial victory at Sharon Speedway, this time leading all 30 circuits around the Hartford 3/8-mile oval to score $5,000. For Bell, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory was the second of his young career and his first since July of 2016, earning the Dirt Classic Indiana preliminary win at Kokomo Speedway. On a special note, Bell’s Lou Blaney Memorial triumph occurred during the 100th Arctic Cat All Star visit to Sharon Speedway.

The Norman, Oklahoma, native started second on the Lou Blaney Memorial grid and took command instantly, ultimately lapping up to the ninth position, crossing under the final checkers 1.03 seconds ahead of the “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, Chad Kemenah.

“I just want to thank all of you fans for coming out here tonight,” Christopher Bell said in victory lane. “It’s a pleasure to drive in front of a crowd like this. You guys are the reason why we are out here. It’s a true honor to be able to win this race. It means so much to me. I think sprint cars have kinda been the downfall of my career, so I’m glad to prove to all of you fans that I can be a great sprint car driver, too.”

Bell survived three cautions during his campaign at the front of the field, extending his advantage to nearly three seconds during certain segments of the main event. Even when traffic intensified, the pilot of the Dough-Si-Dough/Linder’s Speed Equipment/No. 11N was flawless, maneuvering by two to three cars at a time.

“The track was really technical up there on the wall,” Christopher Bell said. “It made it pretty easy to screw up and crash, so I’m thankful that didn’t happen. Some of the lapped cars would get going on the top, but when I got to them they would drop down. I was glad to build up a lead because I did screw up a couple of times, but nobody was able to show me a nose.”

Saldana, who started on the outside of row two, moved his way into second by lap two. At one point, the Brownsburg, Indiana, native successfully used traffic to chase down Bell, nearly erasing all of his lead just before the halfway point. A caution on lap 22 would give Saldana his best chance at getting by Bell, but Bell’s route around the outer ring of the speedway proved to be too much of an upper hand.

“There was a little bit of grip at the exit of four, but I probably should have waited until the end to use it instead of right after that last restart,” Joey Saldana said, pilot of the Indy Race Parts/No. 71. “Bell is good. He’s always winning in something, so to be second to him is a good night. I really enjoy racing with the All Stars. Hopefully Bernie and I can come back out here and do it again soon.”

With many of the Series regulars making the trek to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, for the 34th Annual Kings Royal on July 13-15, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will not return to competition until Friday, July 21, when the Series kicks-off the second-ever I-79 Summer Shootout in Western Pennsylvania. Action will commence on Friday evening, July 21, at the Eriez Speedway just outside of Erie, Pennsylvania.

I-79 Summer Shootout competition will continue on Saturday evening, July 22, with a visit to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania, followed by a stop at Tri-City Raceway Park near Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, July 23. All three programs will award a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship.

Additional news and notes regarding the second annual I-79 Summer Shootout will be posted online at www.allstarsprint.com in the coming days.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Saturday, July 8, 2017:
9th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 45 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: A.J. Flick - 13.596 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: A.J. Flick - 13.619 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Christopher Bell
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Holtgraver
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Joey Saldana
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Hunter Mackison
JE Pistons Dash #1: Caleb Armstrong
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Christopher Bell
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Max Stambaugh
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Christopher Bell
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Helms (+13)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Brandon Matus (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Carl Bowser
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 2-AJ Flick, 13.619; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.388; 3. 11n-Christopher Bell, 14.419; 4. 4N-Jim Morris, 14.706; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich, 14.709; 6. X-Cory Good, 14.871; 7. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.173; 8. 55-Gary Kriess, 15.183; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.213; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison, 15.427; 11. 4W-Eric Williams, 15.824; 12. 91-Sadie Siegel, 16.612

Group (B)
1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.805; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.049; 3. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 14.172; 4. 7K-Dan Shetler, 14.35; 5. 71m-Dave Blaney, 14.788; 6. 171-Max McGhee, 14.83; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 14.984; 8. 8-Dean Jacobs, 15.111; 9. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.311; 10. 19-Joe Kubiniec, 15.686; 11. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau, 15.838

Group ( C )
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.889; 2. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.424; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.516; 4. 91F-Anthony Fiore, 14.687; 5. 51-John Garvin, 14.723; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.858; 7. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.992; 8. 5-Justin Barger, 15.2125; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 15.22; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 15.55; 11. 12X-Michael Flynn, 16.232

Group (D)
1. 71-Joey Saldana, 13.843; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.072; 3. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.173; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.553; 5. 4-Danny Smith, 14.58; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.668; 7. 23-Darren Pifer, 14.913; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger, 15.006; 9. 42-Sye Lynch, 15.086; 10. 27-Zachary Morrow, 15.453; 11. 4C-Paul Kish, 16.442

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 3. 2-AJ Flick [4]; 4. 4N-Jim Morris [1]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich [5]; 7. 55-Gary Kriess [8]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 9. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 10. X-Cory Good [6]; 11. 4W-Eric Williams [11]; 12. 91-Sadie Siegel [12]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. D4-Danny Holtgraver [2]; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs [8]; 3. 71M-Dave Blaney [5]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]; 5. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 6. 7K-Dan Shetler [1]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 8. 171-Max McGhee [6]; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec [10]; 10. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [11]; 11. 46-Michael Bauer [9]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 4. 51-John Garvin [5]; 5. 5-Justin Barger [8]; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 7. 91F-Anthony Fiore [1]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [10]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 11. 12X-Michael Flynn [11]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [2]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [5]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch [9]; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger [8]; 8. 23-Darren Pifer [7]; 9. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 10. 4C-Paul Kish [11]; 11. 27-Zachary Morrow [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 2-AJ Flick [3]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [5]; 3. 8-Dean Jacobs [1]; 4. D4-Danny Holtgraver [4]; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 95-Hunter Mackison [3]; 2. 9C-Roger Campbell [1]; 3. 46-Michael Bauer [2]; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 5. 27-Zachary Morrow [4]; 6. 27K-Jeremy Kornbau [8]; 7. 19-Joe Kubiniec [6]; 8. 4W-Eric Williams [7]; 9. 4C-Paul Kish [10]; 10. 12X-Michael Flynn [9]; 11. 91-Sadie Siegel [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 2. 98-Carl Bowser [3]; 3. 42-Sye Lynch [12]; 4. 7K-Dan Shetler [2]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger [11]; 7. 91F-Anthony Fiore [4]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [15]; 9. 55-Gary Kriess [14]; 10. 171-Max McGhee [6]; 11. 45-Trevor Baker [10]; 12. 23-Darren Pifer [9]; 13. 17-Caleb Helms [13]; 14. 5K-Adam Kekich [5]; 15. X-Cory Good [8]; 16. 9C-Roger Campbell [16]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 11N-Christopher Bell [2]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [9]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [8]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 8. 8-Dean Jacobs [6]; 9. 71M-Dave Blaney [13]; 10. 5-Justin Barger [19]; 11. 13-Brandon Matus [14]; 12. 17-Caleb Helms [25]; 13. 4-Danny Smith [17]; 14. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 15. 98-Carl Bowser [22]; 16. 8M-TJ Michael [12]; 17. 2-AJ Flick [7]; 18. 51-John Garvin [16]; 19. 7K-Dan Shetler [24]; 20. 22-Brandon Spithaler [26]; 21. 4N-Jim Morris [15]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [20]; 23. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [10]; 24. 33-Brent Matus [18]; 25. 33M-Max Stambaugh [21]; 26. 42-Sye Lynch [23] Lap Leaders: Christopher Bell (1-30)

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 8, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 3416
2. Ryan Smith - 3134
3. Caleb Armstrong - 3130
4. Caleb Helms - 3008
5. Max Stambaugh - 2858
6. T.J. Michael - 2742
7. Brandon Spithaler - 2569
8. Tim Shaffer - 2520
9. Brandon Matus - 2504
10. Tyler Esh - 2503

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Joey Saldana earns first Wayne County All Star victory since 1999

ORRVILLE, OH (July 1, 2017) - Despite 18 years separating Joey Saldana from his last visit to Wayne County Speedway, the result remained the same; a victory against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

Saldana, aboard the Indy Race Parts/No. 71, led 15 of the 30 circuits on Saturday night to claim the $5,000 winner’s share at Orrville’s Historic Oval, utilizing a lap 16 restart to slingshot underneath early race leader, Chad Kemenah. The victory, his first Arctic Cat All Star victory since 2014 at Volusia Speedway Park, increased Saldana’s overall Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions win count to 72, five of which at Wayne County Speedway which ties “The Brownsburg Bullet” with Sheldon Haudenschild for the most all-time.

Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan charged from seventh to finish second at Wayne County Speedway, followed by Chad Kemenah, Ryan Smith and pole-sitter Dean Jacobs.

“This just goes to show how important it is to be around a great team,” Joey Saldana explained in victory lane. “Sprint car racing is really tough, and it is really easy to get down on yourself. Tonight just goes to show that it’s not just you, it’s a whole team, and tonight I had a whole team. I raced with the All Stars for a long time. It was the feeding ground for the World of Outlaws. Racing with this Series did a lot for me. Luckily for me I was lucky enough to take that next step and move forward.”

Before Saldana made his winning move on lap 16, it was all Dean Jacobs and Chad Kemenah at the front of the running order. Despite a number of cautions halting action, one of which during the opening green resulting in a four car pile-up, Jacobs and Kemenah battled relentlessly, racing side-by-side nearly all the way around Wayne County Speedway.

Jacobs led the first six circuits officially, ultimately losing the lead to Kemenah on lap seven, only to regain control again to officially lead laps eight through 11. Kemenah drove back under Jacobs at the entrance of turn three to solidify himself back on top of the field on lap 12, only to be halted by red flag conditions on lap 13, and another caution on lap 16. By that point, Saldana had already worked his way into second, now setting his sights on the five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion.

When green flag action returned, Saldana chased Chad Kemenah into turns one and two, ultimately setting up a drag race through turn three where Saldana would drove under the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/DKW Transport/No. 10H. From that point forward, “The Brownsburg Bullet” was the show, and despite one more caution pausing his momentum, Saldana would pull ahead to win by 3.3 seconds.

“It feels really good to be back here, and to be tied with Sheldon Haudenschild is pretty cool,” Saldana said. “He’s the next best thing in sprint car racing. He has a lot of talent.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue competition on Saturday evening, July 8, with a visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio; the second and final visit by the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2017, as well as the 100th overall appearance since the Series first made the trek to Hartford in 1970.

The 9th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial, honoring the late National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, will headline competition at the state-of-the-art facility on Saturday evening. The Arctic Cat All Stars will battle for a $5,000 top prize.

Sharon Speedway will open gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 8. Racing will hit the 3/8 -mile oval at 7:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Saturday, July 1, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Ryan Smith - 14.997 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan - 14.621 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Dean Jacobs All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brandon Spithaler Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Max Stambaugh Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Danny Mumaw JE Pistons Dash #1: Dean Jacobs Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Chad Kemenah Classic Ink USA B-Main: Mitch Harble Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jordan Mackison (+12) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Tyler Esh Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brandon Matus (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 71-Joey Saldana, 14.822; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.869; 3. 8-Dean Jacobs, 15.102; 4. 59-Ryan Smith, 15.24; 5. 15H-Mitch Harble, 15.517; 6. 33D-Tyler Dunn, 15.533; 7. 13-Brandon Matus, 15.582; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger, 15.896; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser, 16.023; 10. 5-Jordan Harble, 16.157

Group (B) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.991; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.015; 3. 45-Trevor Baker, 15.314; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.493; 5. 56R-Ryan Myers, 15.798; 6. 22D-Josh Davis, 16.149; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 16.614; 8. 4K-Kris Davis, 16.798; 9. C1-Clay Riney, 18.303

Group ( C ) 1. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 15.008; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.317; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 15.505; 4. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 15.567; 5. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.573; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.021; 7. 23K-Brad Haudenschild, 16.165; 8. 7-Troy Kingan, 16.221; 9. 51-John Garvin, 16.906

Group (D) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.621; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.264; 3. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.435; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 15.452; 5. 4-Danny Smith, 15.57; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.273; 7. 23-Nick Patterson, 16.425; 8. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 17.083; 9. 6J-Jarrett Gerber, 19.708

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 8-Dean Jacobs [2]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker [3]; 5. 5-Jordan Harble [10]; 6. 15H-Mitch Harble [5]; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger [8]; 8. 13-Brandon Matus [7]; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]; 10. 33D-Tyler Dunn [6]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 2. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 4. 56R-Ryan Myers [5]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 7. 22D-Josh Davis [6]; 8. C1-Clay Riney [9]; 9. 4K-Kris Davis [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 2. 9M-Jordan Ryan [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [4]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 6. 23K-Brad Haudenschild [7]; 7. 7-Troy Kingan [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 9. 51-John Garvin [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 16-Danny Mumaw [2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [5]; 6. 23-Nick Patterson [7]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 8. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [8]; 9. 6J-Jarrett Gerber [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 8-Dean Jacobs [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 3. 16-Danny Mumaw [1]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [5]; 3. 9M-Jordan Ryan [4]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 15H-Mitch Harble [1]; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger [4]; 3. 13-Brandon Matus [3]; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 5. 33D-Tyler Dunn [2]; 6. 51-John Garvin [14]; 7. 23-Nick Patterson [11]; 8. 22D-Josh Davis [7]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser [6]; 11. 7-Troy Kingan [9]; 12. C1-Clay Riney [16]; 13. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 14. 4K-Kris Davis [13]; 15. 6J-Jarrett Gerber [17]; 16. 23K-Brad Haudenschild [8]; 17. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [15]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [5]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 59-Ryan Smith [11]; 5. 8-Dean Jacobs [1]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [14]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 8. 16-Danny Mumaw [7]; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh [10]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [17]; 11. 17-Caleb Helms [19]; 12. 1080-Jordan Mackison [24]; 13. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [15]; 14. 15H-Mitch Harble [21]; 15. 13-Brandon Matus [23]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 18. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]; 19. 57X-Andrew Palker [9]; 20. 56R-Ryan Myers [16]; 21. 4-Danny Smith [18]; 22. 5-Jordan Harble [20]; 23. 45-Trevor Baker [12]; 24. O8-Dan Kuriger [22] Lap Leaders: Dean Jacobs (1-6, 8-11); Chad Kemenah (7, 12-15); Joey Saldana (16-30)

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 1, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3272 2. Ryan Smith - 3012 3. Caleb Armstrong - 2994 4. Caleb Helms - 2882 5. Max Stambaugh - 2756 6. T.J. Michael - 2624 7. Brandon Spithaler - 2459 8. Tyler Esh - 2397 9. Tim Shaffer - 2378 10. Brandon Matus - 2376

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star return to Kokomo Speedway Cancelled

KOKOMO, IN (June 30, 2017) - Periods of heavy rain during the afternoon hours forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials to cancel the Friday night, June 30, program at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana. The event will not be made up.

Tickets purchased for the Arctic Cat All Star return to Kokomo Speedway are non-refundable, but can be used at face value toward any event remaining on the 2017 Kokomo Speedway or I-69 Gas City Speedway schedules. Reserved seating is not honored, but the face value of the ticket will be.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Independence Day weekend celebration on Saturday evening, July 1, with “Fan Appreciation Night” at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Fans will have access into the main stands for just $15.

The Wayne County Speedway visit will be the third of five for the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2017, most recently during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on Monday, June 19. Kyle Larson was the Speedweek winner, his first of two Ohio Sprint Speedweek victories with the second occurring one night later at Sharon (OH) Speedway.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 1. A mandatory driver’s meeting will be conducted at 5:45pm, followed by hot laps at 6:45pm. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm, sharp. Those who cannot attend can watch online via www.thecushion.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 30, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3128 2. Ryan Smith - 2870 3. Caleb Armstrong - 2856 4. Caleb Helms - 2754 5. Max Stambaugh - 2624 6. T.J. Michael - 2433 7. Tim Shaffer - 2378 8. Brandon Spithaler - 2341 9. Tyler Esh - 2267 10. Brandon Matus - 2256

 

 

Holiday weekend double ahead for “America’s Series” Each event to be available live on The Cushion

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 28, 2017) - Kicking-off the Independence Day celebration a few days early, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will spend the upcoming weekend making appearances in Indiana and Ohio, this time visiting Kokomo (IN) Speedway and Wayne County (OH) Speedway on Friday and Saturday, June 30-July 1.

As previously announced, full-time Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors signed-in for competition at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, will be given the opportunity to display an Indianapolis Motor Speedway decal during the evening program. Those who choose to display the IMS decal will qualify for Brickyard Bonus Challenge contingencies that will be awarded over the course of the evening. Indianapolis Motor Speedway contingency bonuses include highest finishing feature event car worth $500; second highest finishing feature event car worth $200; the evening’s fastest overall qualifier worth $100; the main event hard charger worth $100; and the highest finishing B-main car worth $100.

St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu is the most recent Kokomo Speedway feature winner during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, claiming the Dirt Classic Indiana title in 2016 worth $12,500. Abreu will rejoin “America’s Series” at Kokomo Speedway on Friday evening, set to accompany a loaded roster of winged sprint car aces who will challenge all 15 Arctic Cat All Stars. Tony Stewart, Parker Price-Miller, Carson Macedo, Brandon Wimmer, Sean Zemunik, Kody Kinser, Joe Swanson, Russell Borland, Ayrton Olsen; each expected to battle for the $5,000 winner’s share at Indiana’s baddest bullring. Tony Stewart, former NASCAR Cup Series champion and owner of the Arctic Cat All Stars, will pilot his own Tony Stewart Racing/Rush Truck Centers/No. 14 during his visit to Kokomo, his only winged sprint car start in the state of Indiana this season.

Wayne County Speedway will celebrate “Fan Appreciation Night” with a ticket price of just $15 while the All Stars are in town on Saturday evening. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made their most recent Wayne County Speedway start, the second of five on the season, on Monday evening, June 19, during round three of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Kyle Larson, the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series point leader, earned the Wayne County Speedway victory; his first of two during his short-lived Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign.

Those who would like to purchase advance tickets for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions invasion of Kokomo Speedway on June 30 can do so by visiting: http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1528. General Admission: $25; Reserved seating (top ten rows of main grandstand): $30; Children 10 years and younger will be admitted into general admission for free. All tickets will also be available at the track on the day of the event. Pit passes are $35.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 1. Main gates will follow at 3:00pm. General admission tickets are $15. Pit passes will be available for $35. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

As an added bonus, fans that can not attend the upcoming weekend events are invited to watch online via www.thecushion.com. A live, pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase featuring action from both Kokomo Speedway and Wayne County Speedway.

In addition, the private Tony Stewart autograph session, slated to be held at the Tony Stewart merchandise trailer just outside of the main ticket booth at Kokomo Speedway, will also be conducted as scheduled. Only those who purchased one of the first 150 pre-sale tickets will be eligible to attend the private autograph session.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Cole Duncan earns Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale victory, Tim Shaffer claims third Speedweek championship

CHILLICOTHE, OH (June 25, 2017) - Ending a near-four year drought, Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan is back in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, this time earning the 35th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale win at Atomic Speedway over a field of 53 entries. The pilot of the Helms Construction/Motor City Auto Transport/Ohio Heating/No. 22C earned his $5,000 payday from the outside of row three, utilizing a lap 21 restart to take command officially on lap 22 over Muskingum County Speedway winner, Spencer Bayston. Duncan chased Bayston for six circuits before making the winning move, eventually driving under the familiar Kevin Swindell-owned No. 39 through turns three and four.

Duncan’s victory caps off an impressive Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket campaign for the second generation Arctic Cat All Star winner, finishing tied for second in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship standings on the strength of one victory and five top-ten finishes, three of which inside the top-five. Despite ending in a tie, Duncan will be declared the official runner-up due to having a victory over Chad Kemenah.

Spencer Bayston held on to finish second on Saturday night at Atomic Speedway, followed by DJ Foos, Tanner Thorson and Caleb Armstrong.

“Man, I’ve been waiting to talk to you for a long time,” Cole Duncan explained in victory lane. “I just want to thank all of the fans for coming out tonight. It was a near-perfect night for racing. The track was in perfect shape. I’m so glad Brad (McCown) opened this place back up and did what he did. It feels so good to be in victory lane during an All Star event at my home track. This is the first Speedweek I’ve ever completed. I’m so proud of everyone.”

Cole Duncan won the battle on Saturday night, but it was the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer who won the war, claiming his third Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket point championship worth $1,000. Shaffer’s Speedweek run ended with two victories, the first at Eldora Speedway and the second at Waynesfield Raceway Park, as well as five top-ten finishes, edging out Cole Duncan and Chad Kemenah in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek title fight by 14 points.

“This was definitely a whole group effort. They did a great job, which made me look even better than I was,” said Tim Shaffer. “We’re running well at a perfect time of the year. I’m having more fun now than I ever have. They gave me a great car here tonight. We have the engines and the parts; everything we need to be better.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue competition with visits to Kokomo (IN) Speedway and Wayne County (OH) Speedway on Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1. The Kokomo Speedway program was originally set for Friday, May 19, but was postponed due to Mother Nature. Tony Stewart, three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Arctic Cat All Star owner, will join the field at Indiana’s baddest bullring; the only Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions appearance in the state of Indiana for 2017. Rico Abreu is the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition at Kokomo Speedway, earning the 2016 Dirt Classic Indiana worth $12,500.

The upcoming Wayne County Speedway appearance will be the third of five for the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2017, most recently during Ohio Sprint Speedway presented by Cometic Gasket on Monday, June 19. Kyle Larson was the Speedweek winner, his first of two Ohio Sprint Speedweek victories with the second coming one night later at Sharon (OH) Speedway.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the upcoming events at Kokomo Speedway and Wayne County Speedway should visit each facility live on the Web at www.kokomospeedway.net and www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - Saturday, June 24, 2017:
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Finale
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 53 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brady Bacon - 11.830 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan - 11.624 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Kevin Thomas Jr.
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sean Zemunik
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tanner Thorson
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: DJ Foos
Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Caleb Armstrong
Computer Man, Inc. D-Main: Ryan Linder
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Mitch Harble
JE Pistons Dash #1: Caleb Armstrong
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Cale Thomas
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cale Conley
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Caleb Armstrong (5th)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carson Macedo (+14)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Carson Macedo
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Smith
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 91-Cale Thomas, 11.737; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 11.854; 3. 71X-Kevin Thomas Jr., 11.968; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker, 11.989; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.475; 6. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 12.544; 7. 45-Trevor Baker, 12.568; 8. 40-Mark Imler, 12.701; 9. 4au-Chris Ferrall, 12.826; 10. 9-Ryan Linder, 13.211; 11. 7R-Andy Rein, 99.11

Group (B)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 11.624; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 11.66; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston, 11.744; 4. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 11.961; 5. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.036; 6. 11N-Craig Mintz, 12.046; 7. 4-Danny Smith, 12.107; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 12.2838; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.534; 10. 9J-Jessie McCreary, 13.032; 11. 80-Lance Webb, 13.486

Group ( C )
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 11.855; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.014; 3. 70-Tanner Thorson, 12.035; 4. 59-Ryan Smith, 12.09; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.157; 6. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.284; 7. 99-Brady Bacon, 12.401; 8. 5-Jordan Harble, 12.609; 9. 12-Daniel Harding, 12.7; 10. 51-John Garvin, 13.135; 11. 4X-Jimmy Stinson, 13.2

Group (D)
1. A67-Brandon Wimmer, 12.172; 2. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.177; 3. 23-DJ Foos, 12.535; 4. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 12.704; 5. 15H-Mitch Harble, 12.734; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.894; 7. 83-Adam Cruea, 13.408; 8. 22D-Josh Davis, 13.477; 9. 3FX-Dean Kester, 14.89; 10. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 99

Group (E)
1. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.168; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.348; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.356; 4. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 12.404; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.443; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson, 12.795; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.977; 8. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.019; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.128; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 13.944

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71X-Kevin Thomas Jr. [2]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. 91-Cale Thomas [4]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 7. 71-Ayrton Olsen [6]; 8. 40-Mark Imler [8]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [10]; 10. 4AU-Chris Ferrall [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [1]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 11N-Craig Mintz [6]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 6. 4-Danny Smith [7]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [5]; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser [9]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 10. 80-Lance Webb [11]; 11. 9J-Jessie McCreary [10]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 70-Tanner Thorson [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon [7]; 6. 51-John Garvin [10]; 7. 12-Daniel Harding [9]; 8. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 9. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [11]; 10. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 11. 5-Jordan Harble [8]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 23-DJ Foos [2]; 2. A67-Brandon Wimmer [4]; 3. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [1]; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [3]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [6]; 6. 15H-Mitch Harble [5]; 7. 22D-Josh Davis [8]; 8. 92A-Sammy Walsh [10]; 9. 3FX-Dean Kester [9]; 10. 83-Adam Cruea [7]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 35R-Ronnie Blair [1]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [7]; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson [6]; 8. 5R-Byron Reed [8]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [9]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [2]; 3. 70-Tanner Thorson [4]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. A67-Brandon Wimmer [6]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 91-Cale Thomas [3]; 2. 23-DJ Foos [4]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 4. 35R-Ronnie Blair [5]; 5. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [1]; 6. 71X-Kevin Thomas Jr. [2]

D-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 9-Ryan Linder [1]; 2. 22D-Josh Davis [3]; 3. 92A-Sammy Walsh [7]; 4. 80-Lance Webb [4]; 5. 83-Adam Cruea [2]; 6. 3FX-Dean Kester [6]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [5]; 8. 5-Jordan Harble [8]; 9. 7R-Andy Rein [9]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 15H-Mitch Harble [1]; 2. 4AU-Chris Ferrall [3]; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson [10]; 4. 9J-Jessie McCreary [7]; 5. 22D-Josh Davis [12]; 6. 9-Ryan Linder [11]; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson [2]; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [5]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 10. 5R-Byron Reed [6]; 11. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 12. 51-John Garvin [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 4-Danny Smith [4]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [8]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon [7]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 7. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [6]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [12]; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser [10]; 11. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 12. 12-Daniel Harding [13]; 13. 4AU-Chris Ferrall [16]; 14. 71-Ayrton Olsen [11]; 15. 40-Mark Imler [14]; 16. 15H-Mitch Harble [15]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 2. 39-Spencer Bayston [3]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [4]; 4. 70-Tanner Thorson [5]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 6. 49X-Tim Shaffer [7]; 7. A67-Brandon Wimmer [9]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [13]; 9. 71X-Kevin Thomas Jr. [12]; 10. 3G-Carson Macedo [24]; 11. 59-Ryan Smith [23]; 12. 10H-Chad Kemenah [14]; 13. 57X-Andrew Palker [11]; 14. 33M-Max Stambaugh [20]; 15. 4-Danny Smith [22]; 16. 8M-TJ Michael [25]; 17. 11N-Craig Mintz [17]; 18. 22-Brandon Spithaler [18]; 19. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 20. 35-Tyler Esh [26]; 21. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [19]; 22. 17-Caleb Helms [15]; 23. 35R-Ronnie Blair [8]; 24. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [10]; 25. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [16]; 26. 7K-Cale Conley [21] Lap Leaders: Caleb Armstrong [1-5]; Spencer Bayston [6-21]; Cole Duncan [22-30]

FINAL Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings:
1. Tim Shaffer - 930
2. Cole Duncan - 916
3. Chad Kemenah - 916
4. Carson Macedo - 888
5. Ryan Smith - 852
6. Caleb Armstrong - 812
7. Lee Jacobs - 806
8. Max Stambaugh - 780
9. Andrew Palker - 774
10. Caleb Helms - 772

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket:
Tim Shaffer - 2 - Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park [+500]
Kyle Larson - 2 - Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway [+$500]
Spencer Bayston - 1 - Muskingum County Speedway
Cole Duncan - 1 - Atomic Speedway

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 24, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 3128
2. Ryan Smith - 2870
3. Caleb Armstrong - 2856
4. Caleb Helms - 2754
5. Max Stambaugh - 2624
6. T.J. Michael - 2433
7. Tim Shaffer - 2378
8. Brandon Spithaler - 2341
9. Tyler Esh - 2267
10. Brandon Matus - 2256

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars set to revisit Wayne County Speedway on Saturday, July 1

ORRVILLE, OH (June 23, 2017) - A late addition to the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions schedule will see “America’s Series” return to Wayne County (OH) Speedway sooner than expected, now revisiting on Saturday, July 1, for the third of five total appearances in 2017. The event will award a $5,000 top prize, also awarding full points toward the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season championship.

The Wayne County Speedway visit on July 1 will follow the Arctic Cat All Star invasion of Kokomo (IN) Speedway on June 30.

“We’re thrilled for the opportunity to have the Arctic Cat All Stars back so soon,” Jason Flory explained, promoter of Wayne County Speedway. “Our Ohio Sprint Speedweek program proved to be a success, and with their schedule opening back up right before the holiday, we decided to jump on the opportunity to have them back.”

In addition to a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, Wayne County Speedway will also host all of their regular racing divisions including super late models, super stocks and mini stocks, each battling for a Mid-Season Championship.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made their most recent Wayne County Speedway appearance on Monday evening, June 19, for round three of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Kyle Larson, the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series point leader, earned the Wayne County Speedway victory; his first of two during his short-lived Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 1. Main gates will follow at 3:00pm. General admission tickets are $15. Pit passes will be available for $35. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

 

 

Round seven of Ohio Sprint Speedweek at Limaland Motorsports Park cancelled

LIMA, OH (June 23, 2017) - A mixture of heavy rains and saturated grounds forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and Limaland Motorsports Park officials to cancel round seven of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket scheduled for Friday evening, June 23. Although officials are working together to bring the Arctic Cat All Stars back to Limaland Motorsports Park, any potential rain date will not be connected to Ohio Sprint Speedweek; will not count toward the overall win bonus, nor the Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship.

The 2017 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket championship will be determined on Saturday evening, June 24, at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. Only two markers separate Tim Shaffer and Chad Kemenah in the Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship standings entering the Saturday night finale. If a tie would occur in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings, feature finishes throughout the week will be used as a tiebreaker to determine the champion; number of victories, number of runner-up finishes, and so on.

Atomic Speedway pit gates will open at 2:00pm, followed by main gates at 4:00pm and hot laps at 6:00pm. Those who would like to learn more about the Atomic Speedway Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net. A rain date of Sunday, June 25, will be used if needed.

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (As of June 23):
1. Tim Shaffer - 792
2. Chad Kemenah - 790
3. Cole Duncan - 766
4. Carson Macedo - 758
5. Ryan Smith - 724
6. Parker Price-Miller - 706
7. Lee Jacobs - 672
8. Caleb Armstrong - 672
9. Caleb Helms - 666
10. Cale Conley - 662

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 23, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 3002
2. Ryan Smith - 2742
3. Caleb Armstrong - 2716
4. Caleb Helms - 2648
5. Max Stambaugh - 2502
6. T.J. Michael - 2240
7. Tim Shaffer - 2240
8. Brandon Spithaler - 2227
9. Brandon Matus - 2166
10. Tyler Esh - 2157

 

 

Spencer Bayston goes wire-to-wire for Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory at Muskingum County Speedway

DRESDEN, OH (June 22, 2017) - For the second time in 2017, and for the second time in his career, Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner, this time scoring $5,000 during round six of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Muskingum County Speedway.

Aboard the Kevin Swindell-owned/Premier Truck Group/John Christner Trucking/No. 39, Bayston led all 30 circuits on Thursday evening at the Dresden-area oval, manhandling multiple waves of intense traffic, as well as an aggressive cushion at the top of the speedway, to clinch his first Arctic Cat All Star win since April. Fellow Indiana native Caleb Armstrong finished second, followed by Chad Kemenah, Tim Shaffer and Cole Duncan.

“I’m going to get most of the credit here tonight, but the people who really deserve the credit are the ones standing behind me,” Spencer Bayston said in victory lane. “This is a brand new race car. We rolled one over the other night at Wayne County Speedway, so we’ve been up until about four in the morning the last few nights working to get this one ready. Kevin and Jordan [Swindell], the whole crew; they all work so hard and make all of this happen. Without them, I wouldn’t be standing up here.”

Bayston’s 30-lap campaign at the front of the field started from the pole position, taking command right from the drop of the green flag over Caleb Armstrong and two-time Speedweek winner Tim Shaffer. Two early cautions, the first on lap five and the second on lap ten, were the only two momentum breakers for Bayston, but neither created any sort of distraction. Bayston’s lead was nearly three seconds on multiple occasions even while racing in traffic, and despite having to deal with dirty air, the Indiana native hardly faltered.

“We got to dirty air in traffic and my whole race changed it felt like,” Bayston said. “I had to kinda drive above [the cushion] a couple times, but it almost didn’t work for me because I nearly looped it. Despite all of that, I never really felt any pressure, so I was able to just cruise and bring it home.”

Caleb Armstrong’s runner-up finish was a season-high for the New Castle, Indiana, native. The second year Arctic Cat All Star traveler started second on the feature grid and battled in that position all 30 laps. Chad Kemenah, the current Arctic Cat All Star championship point leader, charged from 11th to finish third, solid enough to earn MSD Performance Hard Charger Award honors.

Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio, will continue Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with round seven of competition on Friday evening, June 23. Limaland has hosted the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on 30 separate occasions since their first visit in 1983, the most recent during the 2016 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on June 24, 2016. “The Hurricane” Randy Hannagan scored the $5,000 top prize, his first-ever at the high banked quarter-mile during Arctic Cat All Star competition.

Limaland Motorsports Park will open main gates at 5:00pm tomorrow afternoon, Friday, June 23. Hot laps should hit the racing surface at 6:30pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Limaland Motorsports Park live on the Web at www.limaland.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Muskingum County Speedway -Thursday, June 22, 2017: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket EMi Driver’s Meeting: 43 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Cole Duncan - 13.540 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan - 13.212 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Ryan Smith All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tyler Esh Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cale Conley Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Brandon Spithaler Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Trevor Baker JE Pistons Dash #1: Spencer Bayston Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Caleb Armstrong Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cale Thomas Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Caleb Armstrong (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+8) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cole Duncan Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: DJ Foos Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Smith (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.212; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.348; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.37; 4. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.485; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 13.531; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.635; 7. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.747; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.854; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.882; 10. 15H-Mitch Harble, 13.937; 11. 9-Ryan Linder, 14.486

Group (B) 1. 13D-Danny Dietrich, 13.287; 2. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.474; 3. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.481; 4. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.621; 5. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 13.792; 6. 4-Danny Smith, 13.835; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 14.023; 8. 46-Michael Bauer, 14.096; 9. 5-Jordan Harble, 14.387; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 15.251; 11. 7R-Andy Rein, 17.313

Group ( C ) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston, 13.242; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.328; 3. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.46; 4. C1-Clay Riney, 13.557; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.611; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson, 13.713; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.869; 8. 51-John Garvin, 13.938; 9. D12-Jason Dolick, 14.135; 10. 4B-Steve Butler, 14.399; 11. 4au-Chris Ferrall, 15.439

Group (D) 1. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.396; 2. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.421; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.544; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.755; 5. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 13.815; 6. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 13.852; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 13.927; 8. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.502; 9. 23-DJ Foos, 14.527; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell, 99.99

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 6. 2-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 9. 15H-Mitch Harble [10]; 10. 9M-Jordan Ryan [7]; 11. 9-Ryan Linder [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [4]; 3. 46-Michael Bauer [8]; 4. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [7]; 5. 4-Danny Smith [6]; 6. 5-Jordan Harble [9]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [10]; 8. 7R-Andy Rein [11]; 9. 49-Shawn Dancer [2]; 10. 5T-Travis Philo [3]; 11. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [5]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 3. 39-Spencer Bayston [4]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 5. 13-Brandon Matus [2]; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson [6]; 7. 51-John Garvin [8]; 8. D12-Jason Dolick [7]; 9. 4B-Steve Butler [10]; 10. 4AU-Chris Ferrall [9]; 11. C1-Clay Riney [11]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 4. 92A-Sammy Walsh [5]; 5. 23-DJ Foos [9]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 7. 45-Trevor Baker [8]; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [6]; 9. 91-Cale Thomas [3]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 7K-Cale Conley [4]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [4]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 2. 5-Jordan Harble [1]; 3. 4B-Steve Butler [2]; 4. 9-Ryan Linder [3]; 5. 7R-Andy Rein [7]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [5]; 7. 4AU-Chris Ferrall [6]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 9. C1-Clay Riney [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [9]; 4. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]; 5. 51-John Garvin [13]; 6. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson [5]; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [7]; 9. 15H-Mitch Harble [12]; 10. 45-Trevor Baker [15]; 11. D12-Jason Dolick [14]; 12. 1080-Jordan Mackison [10]; 13. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 14. 49-Shawn Dancer [3]; 15. 5-Jordan Harble [16]; 16. 95-Hunter Mackison [11]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [11]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 6. 59-Ryan Smith [10]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [5]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 10. 23-DJ Foos [20]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs [15]; 13. 92A-Sammy Walsh [14]; 14. 2-Parker Price-Miller [22]; 15. 4-Danny Smith [19]; 16. 3G-Carson Macedo [18]; 17. 46-Michael Bauer [13]; 18. 17-Caleb Helms [12]; 19. 51-John Garvin [25]; 20. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [16]; 21. 91-Cale Thomas [21]; 22. 9M-Jordan Ryan [24]; 23. 13-Brandon Matus [17]; 24. 13D-Danny Dietrich [4]; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker [23] Lap Leaders: Spencer Bayston [1-30]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (After June 22): 1. Tim Shaffer - 792 2. Chad Kemenah - 790 3. Cole Duncan - 766 4. Carson Macedo - 758 5. Ryan Smith - 724 6. Parker Price-Miller - 706 7. Lee Jacobs - 672 8. Caleb Armstrong - 672 9. Caleb Helms - 666 10. Cale Conley - 662

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket: Tim Shaffer - 2 - Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park [+500] Kyle Larson - 2 - Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway [+$500] Spencer Bayston - 1 - Muskingum County Speedway

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 22, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 3002 2. Ryan Smith - 2742 3. Caleb Armstrong - 2716 4. Caleb Helms - 2648 5. Max Stambaugh - 2502 6. T.J. Michael - 2240 7. Tim Shaffer - 2240 8. Brandon Spithaler - 2227 9. Brandon Matus - 2166 10. Tyler Esh - 2157

About Cometic Gasket: Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic was founded in 1989 and has grown into a global leader and innovator in the highly competitive engine supplier marketplace. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord, Ohio, Cometic Gasket is family owned and operated, offering over 90,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star visit to Merritt Speedway on July 1 cancelled

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 22, 2017) - A collective decision between Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and Merritt Speedway officials resulted in the cancellation of the Saturday, July 1, visit to Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan. Track officials and Series representatives hope to work together in bringing the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions back to Michigan in the future.

The Arctic Cat All Star visit to Kokomo (IN) Speedway on Friday, June 30, is still on as planned. If needed, Saturday, July 1, will serve as the rain date for the Kokomo Speedway program.

The one-night All Star return to Kokomo Speedway will be complete with qualifying time trials and heat race competition, headlined with a $5,000-to-win main event. The USAC SpeeD2 Midgets will also be on the evening card, creating a “must-see” experience for any open wheel enthusiast. In addition, The Cushion will be on hand to provide a live, pay-per-view broadcast via www.thecushion.com.

Those who would like to purchase advance tickets for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions invasion of Kokomo Speedway on June 30 can do so by visiting: http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1528. General Admission: $25; Reserved seating (top ten rows of main grandstand): $30; Children 10 years and younger will be admitted into general admission for free. All tickets will also be available at the track on the day of the event. Pit passes are $35.

The private Tony Stewart autograph session, slated to be held at the Tony Stewart merchandise trailer just outside of the main ticket booth, will also be conducted as scheduled. An exact time will be announced next week before the event. Only those who purchased one of the first 150 pre-sale tickets will be eligible to attend the private autograph session

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Tim Shaffer holds back Danny Dietrich for Waynesfield Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory

WAYNESFIELD, OH (June 21, 2017) - A battle that lasted nearly 15 circuits around the Waynesfield Raceway Park high banks, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer held off Pennsylvania Posse invader Danny Dietrich to earn his second victory in five rounds of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, scoring not only a $5,000 top prize, but also solidifying a $500 bonus on behalf of Cometic Gasket.

The victory, a first-ever at Waynesfield Raceway Park during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, raises Shaffer’s career win total to 58 with “America’s Series.” “Double-D” Danny Dietrich held on to finish second at the conclusion of the 35-lap program, followed by Chad Kemenah, Cole Duncan and Parker Price-Miller.

“I just can’t say enough about this race team. Hats off to all of my guys tonight. They did a great job,” Tim Shaffer explained in victory lane. “I’m surrounded by great people. We are having a lot of fun right now. When we win, it’s even better. This is awesome.”

Tim Shaffer’s campaign at the front of the field commenced on lap 16, finally working around early race leader and Aussie visitor Sammy Walsh. After taking command of the top spot, the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native soon entered traffic, eventually tracked down by Danny Dietrich who worked into second by lap 18. Despite Shaffer’s ability to navigate traffic, Dietrich never lost sight of the Rudzik Excavating/Scoville Designs/VRP Shocks/No. 49X, racing within two to three car lengths even while racing through periods of heavy traffic.

By lap 28, traffic intensified and so did the battle for the lead, as Dietrich made several attempts to work underneath Shaffer through both corners of the speedway. After avoiding chaos while racing three wide with a lapped car, Shaffer and Dietrich ended up making contact at the exit of turn four, ultimately ending all of Dietrich’s momentum. Shaffer’s lead quickly opened back up, crossing under the final checkers nearly two seconds ahead of Dietrich.

“I just had to sit up in the seat,” Tim Shaffer said. “The ledge on the race track was really tricky tonight and we had a really tight race car on top of that. We had that delay for the lighting issues, so we used that to talk about how we could make the car better. Cody (Jacobs) made some changes and it felt a lot better. At the end of the day, I got lucky.”

For Danny Dietrich, the runner-up finish increases his top-five streak to two during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, all beginning with a fifth place performance on Tuesday evening at Sharon Speedway.

“The car was really fast tonight,” Danny Dietrich stated, pilot of the Tom Buch-owned/Apex Structures/DKW Transport/Sweeney Cars/Racer’s New & Used Parts Warehouse/No. 13D. “I need to thank everyone who has been helping us out all week, especially Tom (Buch) for giving me this opportunity to race. We were good. I was trying to run on the curb and sail it through one and two pretty good. I thought I was going to clear (Tim Shaffer), but I didn’t quite get him. I really didn’t expect him to work back around me and that lapped car, but that is what makes Tim such a good racer; he’s clean and he’s fast.”

For the first time since June 27, 2006, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to the Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio, this time for round six of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on Thursday evening, June 22. “America’s Series” has contested 12 separate events at Muskingum County Speedway since their first appearance in 1984. Of the 12 contested events, three drivers were victorious on more than one occasion; Kenny Jacobs, Dale Blaney and Kelly Kinser each own two wins.

Muskingum County Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00pm tomorrow afternoon, June 22. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:45pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Muskingum County Speedway live on the Web at www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com. In addition, The Cushion will be conducting a live, pay-per-view broadcast via www.thecushion.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Waynesfield Raceway Park -Wednesday, June 21, 2017:
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 43 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 10.414 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brandon Matus - 10.507 seconds (2nd Quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Chris Andrews
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Parker Price-Miller
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cole Duncan
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Caleb Helms
JE Pistons Dash #1: Sammy Walsh
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Tim Shaffer
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Jared Horstman
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Carson Macedo (+14)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Parker Price-Miller
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Stuart Brubaker (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 10.47; 2. 13-Brandon Matus, 10.507; 3. 16-Chris Andrews, 10.538; 4. 35-Tyler Esh, 10.565; 5. 17H-Jared Horstman, 10.659; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 10.676; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 10.792; 8. 12-Daniel Harding, 10.879; 9. 45-Trevor Baker, 10.951; 10. 7K-Cale Conley, 10.991; 11. 9-Ryan Linder, 11.738

Group (B)
1. 70-Tanner Thorson, 10.553; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich, 10.559; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 10.635; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker, 10.748; 5. 23-DJ Foos, 10.796; 6. 59-Ryan Smith, 10.889; 7. 91-Cale Thomas, 10.892; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 10.939; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 11.007; 10. 51-John Garvin, 11.132; 11. 33-Brent Matus, 11.514

Group ( C )
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 10.592; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 10.724; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 10.744; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 10.775; 5. 99-Brady Bacon, 10.776; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 10.987; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 11.111; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.175; 9. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 11.246; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 11.43; 11. 4B-Steve Butler, 11.545

Group (D)
1. 49-Shawn Dancer, 10.847; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 10.904; 3. O7-Jacob Wilson, 10.996; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.006; 5. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 11.017; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 11.133; 7. 5R-Byron Reed, 11.145; 8. 97-Broc Martin, 11.18; 9. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.184; 10. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.291

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 16-Chris Andrews [2]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 3. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [6]; 5. 12-Daniel Harding [8]; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [10]; 8. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [11]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [3]; 11. 17H-Jared Horstman [5]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 70-Tanner Thorson [4]; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 5. 23-DJ Foos [5]; 6. 91-Cale Thomas [7]; 7. 59-Ryan Smith [6]; 8. 51-John Garvin [10]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [8]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 99-Brady Bacon [5]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [8]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 7. 5T-Travis Philo [6]; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [9]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 10. 4B-Steve Butler [11]; 11. 16M-Danny Mumaw [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 92A-Sammy Walsh [5]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 4. O7-Jacob Wilson [2]; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [10]; 7. 97-Broc Martin [8]; 8. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 9. 49-Shawn Dancer [4]; 10. 5R-Byron Reed [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 92A-Sammy Walsh [1]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 70-Tanner Thorson [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed [1]; 3. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [4]; 4. 4B-Steve Butler [8]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 7. 9-Ryan Linder [9]; 8. 97-Broc Martin [2]; 9. 16M-Danny Mumaw [6]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 17H-Jared Horstman [2]; 2. 49-Shawn Dancer [5]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 4. 91-Cale Thomas [7]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [6]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo [10]; 7. 7K-Cale Conley [11]; 8. 5R-Byron Reed [16]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [13]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [12]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 12. 17-Caleb Helms [15]; 13. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 14. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [8]; 15. 51-John Garvin [14]; 16. 45-Trevor Baker [9]

A-Main (35 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [20]; 7. 99-Brady Bacon [11]; 8. 23-DJ Foos [17]; 9. 92A-Sammy Walsh [1]; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs [12]; 11. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [14]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 13. 91-Cale Thomas [24]; 14. 17H-Jared Horstman [21]; 15. 16-Chris Andrews [6]; 16. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 17. 33M-Max Stambaugh [23]; 18. 57X-Andrew Palker [15]; 19. 12-Daniel Harding [18]; 20. 3J-Trey Jacobs [19]; 21. O7-Jacob Wilson [16]; 22. 59-Ryan Smith [25]; 23. 49-Shawn Dancer [22]; 24. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 25. 13-Brandon Matus [26]; 26. 70-Tanner Thorson [5] Lap Leaders: Sammy Walsh [1-15]; Tim Shaffer [16-35]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (After June 21):
1. Tim Shaffer - 650
2. Chad Kemenah - 646
3. Carson Macedo - 640
4. Cole Duncan - 626
5. Ryan Smith - 602
6. Parker Price-Miller - 584
7. Caleb Helms - 552
8. Andrew Palker - 548
9. Lee Jacobs - 546
10. Cale Conley - 526

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket:
Tim Shaffer - 2 - Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park [+500]
Kyle Larson - 2 - Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway [+$500]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 21, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 2858
2. Ryan Smith - 2604
3. Caleb Armstrong - 2570
4. Caleb Helms - 2534
5. Max Stambaugh - 2370
6. T.J. Michael - 2240
7. Brandon Spithaler - 2099
8. Tim Shaffer - 2098
9. Brandon Matus - 2062
10. Tyler Esh - 2023

 

 

Kyle Larson leads California podium sweep at Sharon Speedway; second consecutive Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory

HARTFORD, OH (June 20, 2017) - Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson picked up right where he left off on Monday evening, this time scoring a second consecutive Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket main event victory during competition at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, ultimately holding off a pair of California natives for a $5,000 top prize.

Larson, who started sixth on the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions feature grid, wasted no time working his way to the front of the feature field. The pilot of the Paul Silva-owned/Finley Farms/No. 57 moved around early leader Rico Abreu on lap four, eventually withstanding multiple waves of traffic, as well as mid-race and late race charges from Abreu and Carson Macedo. The Arctic Cat All Star victory was the sixth of Larson’s career with all six occurring during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

“It’s really cool to win this race a year after Bryan Clauson won this race. The Clauson family means a lot to me,” Kyle Larson explained. “Paul Silva really made some big improvements tonight. He tried some things in the dash, but we were really slow. He made some more changes and they really worked out. Hats off to Paul. He’s the smartest guy in the pit area.”

Kyle Larson was in charge, but the battle for second and third may have attracted just as much attention. Rico Abreu and Carson Macedo battled for nearly half of the entire 30-lap distance, exchanging positions and sliders on multiple occasions. Despite lap after lap of position swapping and slide job attempts, Macedo did not officially overtake Abreu for the runner-up position until lap 23.

“I had a lot of fun here tonight,” Macedo said, pilot of the Lucas Oil/Weld Wheels/Gaerte Engines by Topp Performance Race Parts/No. 3G. “This ended up being such an awesome race track. If you would have told me it was going to be that good at the beginning of the night, I would have never believed it. This team gave me a great car. Kyle Larson is the best right now. To run second to him, we’ll take that and move forward. I’m pretty happy. Everything is going pretty well for this team.”

A caution on lap 22 was the only pause during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek program. Despite the sudden stop in momentum, Larson used the restart to his advantage and instantly opened his lead to over two seconds. One last surge by Macedo with a few circuits remaining closed the gap, but Larson still crossed under the final checkers 1.25 seconds ahead of the running order.

“This dirt was great, too,” Larson explained. “You could run from the inside tires to the outside wall. I actually looked up at the scoreboard at one point and noticed that Macedo got around Abreu, so I knew he had to be pretty good because I saw Abreu’s nose a few times racing below me. I thought I was running a pretty good line which was going to make it hard for Macedo to pass me. I have no idea where he was running, whether it was on the top or bottom. Regardless, it’s pretty cool to have a California podium sweep here.”

Negating a prior statement, when the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions return to Sharon Speedway on July 8 for the annual Lou Blaney Memorial, race teams will compete for a $5,000 top prize, not the recently stated $10,000.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue on Wednesday evening, June 21, with a visit to the Waynesfield Raceway Park near Waynesfield, Ohio. An event originally scheduled for Sunday, June 18, the fifth round of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will feature the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the tenth time in Waynesfield Raceway Park history, most recently during the 2016 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek when Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild earned the $5,000 share.

Waynesfield Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:00pm tomorrow afternoon, June 21, with main gates to follow at 5:00pm. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition will begin with hot laps at 6:00pm, followed by racing at 7:00pm, sharp. Those who cannot attend should tune-in live on www.thecushion.com. A pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase which will include the entire evening program.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Tuesday, June 20, 2017:
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 48 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 13.931 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 15.496 seconds (2nd Quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Rico Abreu
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Kyle Larson
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Smith
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Carson Macedo
Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Roger Campbell
JE Pistons Dash #1: Rico Abreu
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Tim Shaffer
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Dave Blaney
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Rico Abreu (3rd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Helms (+9)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
Group (A)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 15.376; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.496; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.532; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.539; 5. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.667; 6. 23-DJ Foos, 15.879; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 15.927; 8. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 16.053; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson, 16.102; 10. 23P-Darren Pifer, 16.23; 11. 71m-Dave Blaney, 16.275; 12. 8-Dean Jacobs, 16.659

Group (B)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.618; 2. 4-Danny Smith, 15.657; 3. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.687; 4. 57-Kyle Larson, 15.764; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw, 15.866; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich, 15.894; 7. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.947; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 16.037; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 16.34; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.487; 11. 9-Ryan Linder, 16.769; 12. 9C-Roger Campbell, 16.918

Group ( C )
1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 15.907; 2. 45-Trevor Baker, 16.001; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 16.213; 4. 13D-Danny Dietrich, 16.297; 5. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 16.359; 6. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 16.526; 7. 51-John Garvin, 16.823; 8. 98-Carl Bowser, 16.973; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 17.114; 10. 4W-Eric Williams, 17.162; 11. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 17.326; 12. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 17.652

Group (D)
1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 16.064; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo, 16.346; 3. 4N-Jim Morris, 16.6; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 16.68; 5. 33-Brent Matus, 16.684; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.709; 7. 12-Daniel Harding, 17.221; 8. 46-Michael Bauer, 17.322; 9. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 17.332; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.415; 11. 35-Tyler Esh, 17.464; 12. 4B-Steve Butler, 17.614

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs [1]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 4. 23-DJ Foos [6]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 6. 71M-Dave Blaney [11]; 7. 8-Dean Jacobs [12]; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [7]; 9. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson [9]; 11. 23P-Darren Pifer [10]; 12. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 57-Kyle Larson [1]; 2. 4-Danny Smith [3]; 3. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [7]; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 7. 9-Ryan Linder [11]; 8. 13-Brandon Matus [9]; 9. 9M-Jordan Ryan [8]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [12]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [10]; 12. 16-Danny Mumaw [5]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 13D-Danny Dietrich [1]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [3]; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 5. 51-John Garvin [7]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [5]; 7. 2-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 8. 98-Carl Bowser [8]; 9. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [11]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]; 11. 4W-Eric Williams [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 4. 4N-Jim Morris [2]; 5. 33-Brent Matus [5]; 6. 92A-Sammy Walsh [9]; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger [6]; 8. 46-Michael Bauer [8]; 9. 12-Daniel Harding [7]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [11]; 11. 4B-Steve Butler [12]; 12. 1080-Jordan Mackison [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu [2]; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 4-Danny Smith [1]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson [2]; 4. 13D-Danny Dietrich [3]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer
1. 9C-Roger Campbell [1]; 2. 98-Carl Bowser [2]; 3. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [7]; 4. 12-Daniel Harding [5]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [10]; 7. 92A-Sammy Walsh [8]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 9. 4B-Steve Butler [11]; 10. 4W-Eric Williams [4]; 11. 95-Hunter Mackison [3]; 12. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [12]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 71M-Dave Blaney [9]; 2. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 5. 23P-Darren Pifer [8]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [11]; 7. 9M-Jordan Ryan [5]; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson [7]; 9. 8-Dean Jacobs [14]; 10. O8-Dan Kuriger [15]; 11. 98-Carl Bowser [18]; 12. 9C-Roger Campbell [17]; 13. 2-Parker Price-Miller [13]; 14. 9-Ryan Linder [16]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [12]; 16. 13-Brandon Matus [10]; 17. 16-Danny Mumaw [2]

A-Main (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [10]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 5. 13D-Danny Dietrich [8]; 6. 59-Ryan Smith [5]; 7. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 9. 4-Danny Smith [4]; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah [14]; 11. 71M-Dave Blaney [21]; 12. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 13. 8M-TJ Michael [11]; 14. 17-Caleb Helms [23]; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker [16]; 16. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [22]; 17. 23-DJ Foos [15]; 18. 7K-Cale Conley [18]; 19. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [24]; 20. 9C-Roger Campbell [26]; 21. 4N-Jim Morris [17]; 22. 33-Brent Matus [19]; 23. 45-Trevor Baker [12]; 24. 51-John Garvin [20]; 25. 5T-Travis Philo [13]; 26. 9-Ryan Linder [25] Lap Leaders: Rico Abreu [1-3]; Kyle Larson [4-30]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (After June 20):
1. Chad Kemenah - 502
2. Carson Macedo - 502
3. Tim Shaffer - 500
4. Ryan Smith - 496
5. Rico Abreu - 494
6. Cole Duncan - 484
7. Caleb Helms - 462
8. Parker Price-Miller - 444
9. Cale Conley - 436
10. Andrew Palker - 434

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket:
Tim Shaffer - 1 - Eldora Speedway
Kyle Larson - 2 - Wayne County Speedway [+$500]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 20, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 2714
2. Ryan Smith - 2498
3. Caleb Helms - 2444
4. Caleb Armstrong - 2442
5. Max Stambaugh - 2254
6. T.J. Michael - 2150
7. Brandon Spithaler - 1973
8. Brandon Matus - 1960
9. Tim Shaffer - 1948
10. Tyler Esh - 1921

 

 

Kyle Larson climbs from eighth to win Ohio Sprint Speedweek round three at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, OH (June 20, 2017) - Less than a week after earning his first World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the 2017 season, and just 24 hours after earning his second NASCAR Cup Series victory of the 2017 season, Kyle Larson was victorious with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, this time claiming round three of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on Monday, June 19, at Wayne County Speedway.

Larson, who started eighth on the main event grid, took command officially on lap 13 over Vienna, West Virginia’s Cale Conley. It was a fifth career victory for Larson during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, his second at Wayne County Speedway. Interestingly enough, all five Arctic Cat All Star victories during Larson’s career have taken shape during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

“I was a little nervous during our dash tonight, but we were able to gain a few positions and increase our starting position by a few rows,” Larson explained in victory lane, pilot of the Finley Farms/Howard Johnson of Lima/No. 57. “I just tried to be patient the whole race. I knew we had a really good car.”

Larson’s march to the front started right from the drop of the green flag, appearing inside the top-five as early as lap six. A series of cautions, one for early race leader Brad Haudenschild, kept the feature field stacked together on three separate occasions during the first six circuits.

Unfortunately for all of those in attendance, one pause in action was caused by a power outage. The track lighting would soon reappear.

By lap nine, Larson moved his way into third, eventually setting up a pass to take second on lap 11, soon followed by the winning move on lap 13; driving under Cale Conley at the entrance of turn three and having full command by the exit of turn four. From that point forward, Larson was flawless, even surviving one final caution with less than two circuits remaining. Tim Shaffer and Caleb Helms, who were each battling for second and third in the running order, made contact just before the flagstand on lap 29. Their misfortune allowed Kasey Kahne and Chad Kemenah to solidify themselves on the podium.

“I got to traffic and I started to worry a little bit,” Kyle Larson explained. “I thought I saw the guys racing behind me creep up on my inside a little bit. I saw a ‘4’ and ‘10’ on the scoreboard and I thought Kasey [Kahne] and Chad [Kemenah] both started pretty far back, so I knew they had to be pretty good. Luckily, we hung on those last few laps and got the win.”

With two, full nights in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket competition on Tuesday evening with an appearance at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. It will be the first of two visits by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at the state-of-the-art venue, with the second awarding $10,000 on Saturday, July 8, during the annual Lou Blaney Memorial.

Sharon Speedway will open pit gates at 4:00pm tomorrow - Tuesday, June 20 - with hot laps to follow at 6:20pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com. Those who cannot attend will have the opportunity to watch online via www.thecushion.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Monday, June 19, 2017: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket EMi Driver’s Meeting: 57 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 14.335 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Helms - 14.096 seconds (Under Track Record) Ford Performance Heat #1: Kyle Larson All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carson Macedo Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Rob Chaney Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Brad Haudenschild Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Cale Conley Computer Man D-Main: Steve Butler Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Jordan Harble JE Pistons Dash #1: Brad Haudenschild Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Cale Conley Classic Ink USA B-Main: Andrew Palker Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cole Duncan (+15) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Rob Chaney Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Broc Martin Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.823; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.047; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.096; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 14.144; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.186; 6. 8-Dean Jacobs, 14.276; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.414; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 14.473; 9. 39-Spencer Bayston, 14.567; 10. 33D-Tyler Dunn, 14.815; 11. 46-Michael Bauer, 15.11; 12. 33-Brent Matus, 15.686

Group (B) 1. 97-Broc Martin, 14.289; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 14.333; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo, 14.385; 4. 12-Daniel Harding, 14.442; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.541; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.619; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.639; 8. 16-Danny Mumaw, 14.823; 9. 15H-Mitch Harble, 14.826; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell, 14.897; 11. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 15.02; 12. 51-John Garvin, 15.324

Group ( C ) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.119; 2. 4T-Kasey Kahne, 14.506; 3. 45-Trevor Baker, 14.52; 4. 83-Rob Chaney, 14.521; 5. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.533; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 14.538; 7. 13D-Danny Dietrich, 14.565; 8. 5-Jordan Harble, 14.642; 9. 4-Danny Smith, 14.856; 10. 4B-Steve Butler, 15.215; 11. 1B-Aaron Middaugh, 15.789

Group (D) 1. 22C-Cole Duncan, 14.494; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.691; 3. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.699; 4. 23-DJ Foos, 14.787; 5. 5R-Byron Reed, 14.799; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich, 14.86; 7. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.935; 8. 5T-Travis Philo, 15.012; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson, 15.112; 10. 23P-Nick Patterson, 15.172; 11. 9-Ryan Linder, 15.918

Group (E) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.545; 2. 7K-Cale Conley, 14.829; 3. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 15.062; 4. 71m-Dave Blaney, 15.071; 5. 7J-Joe Swanson, 15.129; 6. 91-Cale Thomas, 15.289; 7. D12-Jason Dolick, 15.381; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 15.409; 9. 13-Brandon Matus, 15.466; 10. 4K-Kris Davis, 16.526; 11. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 99

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 57-Kyle Larson [4]; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker [3]; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston [9]; 7. 8-Dean Jacobs [6]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 9. 46-Michael Bauer [11]; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [8]; 11. 33D-Tyler Dunn [10]; 12. 33-Brent Matus [12]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 97-Broc Martin [4]; 3. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 4. 16-Danny Mumaw [8]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 7. 15H-Mitch Harble [9]; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan [11]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]; 10. 12-Daniel Harding [1]; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs [6]; 12. 51-John Garvin [12]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 83-Rob Chaney [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 4T-Kasey Kahne [3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [6]; 5. 45-Trevor Baker [2]; 6. 59-Ryan Smith [5]; 7. 13D-Danny Dietrich [7]; 8. 5-Jordan Harble [8]; 9. 4B-Steve Butler [10]; 10. 1B-Aaron Middaugh [11]; 11. 4-Danny Smith [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [2]; 2. 23-DJ Foos [1]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 4. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 5. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson [9]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [11]; 10. 5T-Travis Philo [8]; 11. 23P-Nick Patterson [10]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (8 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7K-Cale Conley [3]; 2. 71M-Dave Blaney [1]; 3. 7J-Joe Swanson [5]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [9]; 5. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 6. 4K-Kris Davis [10]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 8. 92A-Sammy Walsh [11]; 9. 91-Cale Thomas [6]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [3]; 4. 97-Broc Martin [4]; 5. 83-Rob Chaney [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 4. 57-Kyle Larson [6]; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 6. 71M-Dave Blaney [5]

D-Main (8 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 4B-Steve Butler [1]; 2. D12-Jason Dolick [4]; 3. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [5]; 4. 51-John Garvin [3]; 5. 9-Ryan Linder [8]; 6. 4K-Kris Davis [9]; 7. 1B-Aaron Middaugh [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [6]; 9. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 10. 92A-Sammy Walsh [10]; 11. 5T-Travis Philo [11]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 5-Jordan Harble [1]; 2. 33D-Tyler Dunn [2]; 3. 5K-Adam Kekich [5]; 4. 15H-Mitch Harble [3]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [7]; 6. 4B-Steve Butler [13]; 7. 46-Michael Bauer [10]; 8. 23P-Nick Patterson [12]; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson [11]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [6]; 11. D12-Jason Dolick [14]; 12. 4-Danny Smith [4]; 13. 9M-Jordan Ryan [8]; 14. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs [3]; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]; 4. 59-Ryan Smith [8]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [13]; 6. 13D-Danny Dietrich [10]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [14]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [2]; 9. 33D-Tyler Dunn [16]; 10. 12-Daniel Harding [4]; 11. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [5]; 12. 5-Jordan Harble [15]; 13. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 14. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 15. 39-Spencer Bayston [11]; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs [12]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 57-Kyle Larson [8]; 2. 4T-Kasey Kahne [13]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [16]; 4. 23-DJ Foos [6]; 5. 83-Rob Chaney [9]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [5]; 7. 5R-Byron Reed [18]; 8. 22C-Cole Duncan [23]; 9. 59-Ryan Smith [24]; 10. 97-Broc Martin [7]; 11. 35-Tyler Esh [11]; 12. 8M-TJ Michael [26]; 13. 33M-Max Stambaugh [25]; 14. 2-Parker Price-Miller [10]; 15. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 16. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 17. 16-Danny Mumaw [19]; 18. 24-Rico Abreu [17]; 19. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 20. 7J-Joe Swanson [15]; 21. 57X-Andrew Palker [21]; 22. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [14]; 23. 13-Brandon Matus [20]; 24. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [1]; 25. 71M-Dave Blaney [12]; 26. 8-Dean Jacobs [22] Lap Leaders: Brad Haudenschild [1-3]; Cale Conley [4-12]; Kyle Larson [13-30]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (After June 19): 1. Chad Kemenah - 372 2. Tim Shaffer - 358 3. Ryan Smith - 358 4. Carson Macedo - 356 5. Parker Price-Miller - 354 6. Rico Abreu - 350 7. Cole Duncan - 348 8. Caleb Helms - 340 9. Tyler Esh - 326 10. Travis Philo - 324

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket: Tim Shaffer - 1 - Eldora Speedway Kyle Larson - 1 - Wayne County Speedway

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 19, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 2584 2. Ryan Smith - 2360 3. Caleb Armstrong - 2330 4. Caleb Helms - 2322 5. Max Stambaugh - 2128 6. T.J. Michael - 2026 7. Brandon Spithaler - 1883 8. Brandon Matus - 1870 9. Tyler Esh - 1831 10. Tim Shaffer - 1806

 

 

Tim Shaffer conquers Eldora Speedway to officially kick-off Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Speedweek action continues Sunday at Waynesfield Raceway Park

ROSSBURG, OH (June 17, 2017) - Dominating in every way possible on Saturday night at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer launched the 35th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket in incredible fashion; leading all 30 laps around the Eldora Speedway half-mile to score the 57th Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of his career, also claiming $5,000 in the process.

Shaffer not only conquered Eldora Speedway during main event competition, crossing under the final checkers 4.24 seconds ahead of the field, but the pilot of the Rudzik Excavating/Scoville Designs/VRP Shocks/No. 49X also set the fastest time of the night during qualifying time trials, won his respective heat race, and won his respective dash. Adding to his long list of career accomplishments, the Eldora Speedway victory was a first-ever for the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition.

“I’ve never won an All Star race [at Eldora Speedway], so this is great,” Tim Shaffer said in victory lane. “I can’t thank this team enough, and for allowing us to put this deal together. My guys worked their butts off tonight. Cody Jacobs does a great job with these race cars. We’ll move ahead and try to do it again tomorrow night.”

After being penalized one row due to being late to the staging area, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu made an impressive charge from 18th on the main event grid to finish second, earning the MSD Hard Charger award for his efforts. A total of three cautions aided Abreu during his way through the feature field, making his first appearance in a podium position on lap 26.

Cale Thomas, who chased Shaffer from the runner-up position for 22 circuits, was struck with mechanical woes on the final circuit, allowing Abreu to cross under the final checkers second in the running order. Travis Philo finished third after starting from the pole position, followed by Parker Price-Miller and Dave Blaney.

“This is the best track in the country,” Rico Abreu said. “The track is better now than it has ever been. It used to be that you had to pump up your balls to come here and run the top, but now you can run all the way across the surface; top, middle, bottom. Obviously, you can come here and pass cars. I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t win this. I made a mistake in my heat race and that put us behind.”

Mother Nature attempted to wash away competition on two separate occasions on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, once just before dash action and once again just before the start of the Classic Ink USA B-main which caused a 44-minute rain delay.

The 2017 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket schedule will make the transition from a high-banked half-mile to a high-banked third-mile on Sunday evening, June 18, as the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions prepare to invade Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield for round three of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

Arguably the most exciting oval on the Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign trail, Waynesfield Raceway Park hosted 47 entries during the 2016 visit, a field eventually defeated by Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild. Haudenschild’s payday did not come easy, having to withstand constant pressure from NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer to earn the $5,000 winner’s share.

Waynesfield Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon, June 18. Main gates will open at 5:00pm, followed by hot laps at 6:00pm and racing at 7:00pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Waynesfield Raceway Park live on the Web at www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com.

Those who cannot attend Waynesfield Raceway Park can watch Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition live online via www.thecushion.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - Saturday, June 17, 2017: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket EMi Driver’s Meeting: 42 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tony Stewart - 14.042 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 14.466 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tim Shaffer All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dave Blaney Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Travis Philo Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Parker Price-Miller JE Pistons Dash #1: Travis Philo Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Tim Shaffer Classic Ink USA B-Main: Andrew Palker Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Rico Abreu (+16 ) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dave Blaney Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cale Thomas (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.466; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.521; 3. 91-Cale Thomas, 14.557; 4. 11N-Dale Blaney, 14.679; 5. 49-Shawn Dancer, 14.942; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.983; 7. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 15.374; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 15.779; 9. 45-Trevor Baker, 15.834; 10. 83-Adam Cruea, 16.824; 11. 9-Ryan Linder, 99.99

Group (B) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.944; 2. 14-Tony Stewart, 15.271; 3. 71m-Dave Blaney, 15.312; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 15.412; 5. 12-Daniel Harding, 15.484; 6. 70-Tanner Thorson, 15.721; 7. 13-Brandon Matus, 15.857; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 15.94; 9. 51-John Garvin, 16.078; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell, 16.097; 11. 3FX-Dean Kester, 18.624

Group ( C ) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 15.298; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 15.544; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 15.844; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 15.994; 5. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 15.996; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.116; 7. 39-Spencer Bayston, 16.19; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.372; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.845; 10. 16-Matt Campbell, 99

Group (D) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.112; 2. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser, 15.336; 3. A67-Brandon Wimmer, 15.43; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 15.6; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 15.961; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson, 16; 7. 12n-Cole Duncan, 16.087; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.138; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 16.272; 10. 33-Brent Matus, 16.714

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 2. 11N-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 5. 49-Shawn Dancer [5]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker [6]; 7. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [7]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 9. 45-Trevor Baker [9]; 10. 83-Adam Cruea [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 71M-Dave Blaney [2]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 14-Tony Stewart [3]; 5. 70-Tanner Thorson [6]; 6. 12-Daniel Harding [5]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [7]; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [8]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]; 10. 51-John Garvin [9]; 11. 3FX-Dean Kester [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston [7]; 7. 92A-Sammy Walsh [5]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. A67-Brandon Wimmer [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [9]; 6. 12N-Cole Duncan [7]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson [6]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [10]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [5]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [2]; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. A67-Brandon Wimmer [3]; 5. 7K-Cale Conley [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 11N-Dale Blaney [1]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 5. 71M-Dave Blaney [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 57X-Andrew Palker [1]; 2. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [2]; 3. 12-Daniel Harding [3]; 4. 12N-Cole Duncan [12]; 5. O7-Jacob Wilson [10]; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 7. 92A-Sammy Walsh [9]; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [7]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 10. 39-Spencer Bayston [15]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 12. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [14]; 13. 45-Trevor Baker [5]; 14. 95-Hunter Mackison [19]; 15. 9C-Roger Campbell [13]; 16. 51-John Garvin [11]; 17. 83-Adam Cruea [18]; 18. 33-Brent Matus [17]; 19. 8M-TJ Michael [8]; 20. 3FX-Dean Kester [20]; 21. 16-Matt Campbell [21]; 22. 9-Ryan Linder [22]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [18]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller [5]; 5. 71M-Dave Blaney [10]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah [12]; 7. 59-Ryan Smith [11]; 8. 11N-Dale Blaney [4]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [14]; 10. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 11. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 12. A67-Brandon Wimmer [7]; 13. 12N-Cole Duncan [22]; 14. 12-Daniel Harding [23]; 15. 7K-Cale Conley [9]; 16. 91-Cale Thomas [3]; 17. 57X-Andrew Palker [21]; 18. 49-Shawn Dancer [17]; 19. 70-Tanner Thorson [16]; 20. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser [15]; 21. 35-Tyler Esh [19]; 22. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 23. 33M-Max Stambaugh [13]; 24. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [25]; 25. 81-Lee Jacobs [20]; 26. O7-Jacob Wilson [26] Lad Leaders: Tim Shaffer [1-30]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (After June 17): 1. Tim Shaffer - 240 2. Rico Abreu - 236 3. Travis Philo - 234 4. Parker Price-Miller - 232 5. Chad Kemenah - 228 6. Ryan Smith - 226 7. Dale Blaney - 224 8. Caleb Helms - 220 9. Carson Macedo - 218 10. Cole Duncan - 214

Win Bonus Count presented by Cometic Gasket: Tim Shaffer - 1 - Eldora Speedway

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 17, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 2440 2. Ryan Smith - 2228 3. Caleb Armstrong - 2224 4. Caleb Helms - 2202 5. Max Stambaugh - 2004 6. T.J. Michael - 1900 7. Brandon Spithaler - 1793 8. Brandon Matus - 1766 9. Tyler Esh - 1703 10. John Garvin - 1692

 

 

Postponed Attica A-main to award show-up points toward Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship

ATTICA, OH (June 17, 2017) - Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials have determined that the postponed Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket A-main from Friday, June 16, at Attica (OH) Raceway Park will accumulate show-up points toward the Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship, as well as count toward the overall win bonus structure that was established before the beginning of Speedweek. The 2017 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the Speedweek finale at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, June 24.

All participants who entered action at Attica Raceway Park on June 16 will acquire 90 show-up points toward the Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship. Points acquired during the postponed A-main, set for September 2, will be applied to the overall Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase once the feature is complete.

The postponed main event, which will be conducted separately during the originally scheduled Dirt Classic Ohio on Saturday, September 2, will only feature the drivers who pre-qualified during completed preliminary events. Drivers that accepted provisional starting positions on July 16 will have an opportunity to negate that decision, but must do so today, Saturday, June 17, and deliver that decision to an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions official. Alternates, based on respective C-main and B-main results, may be given an opportunity to participate during the make-up feature if pre-qualified drivers are not present for the make-up event. Only the drivers present during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park will be eligible to race in the make-up feature.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue later this evening - Saturday, June 17 - with a visit to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Eldora gates are scheduled to swing open at 4:00pm on Saturday, June 17. Hot laps will hit the half-mile at 6:00pm, sharp. Those who cannot attend can watch online at www.eldoraspeedway.com. A pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase.

 

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park postponed until September 2 Ohio Sprint Speedweek continues Saturday at Eldora Speedway

ATTICA, OH (June 16, 2017) - Despite two attempts at outrunning Mother Nature on Friday evening at Attica (OH) Raceway Park, the final portion of opening night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket has been postponed until Saturday, September 2, when the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions return for Attica Ambush/Dirt Classic Ohio weekend. The 40-lap, $5,000-to-win, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions A-main was the only event remaining on the schedule before Mother Nature interrupted competition for a second time.

Those seeking additional information regarding ticketing and gate times for Attica Ambush/Dirt Classic Ohio weekend should stay tuned online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue on Saturday evening, June 17, with a visit to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Dating back to May 3, 1981, Eldora Speedway has hosted the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on 142 different occasions, the most recent on October 8, 2016.

St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu is the most recent to park on Eldora Speedway’s victory lane stage during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, but it was the “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild who scored the 2016 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory. It was the 10th Arctic Cat All Star victory of Haudenschild’s career at The World’s Greatest Dirt Track, his second of two Arctic Cat All Star victories in 2016.

Eldora Speedway gates are scheduled to swing open at 4:00pm on Saturday, June 17. Hot laps will hit the half-mile at 6:00pm, sharp. Those who cannot attend can watch online at www.eldoraspeedway.com. A pay-per-view broadcast will be available for purchase.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Friday, June 16, 2017: Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket EMi Driver’s Meeting: 49 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chris Andrews - 12.298 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 12.342 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Cole Duncan All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Smith Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Lee Jacobs Daido Engine Bearings Heat #5: Chad Kemenah Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts C-Main: Shawn Dancer JE Pistons Dash #1: Travis Philo Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Cale Conley Classic Ink USA B-Main: Caleb Armstrong Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: N/A MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: N/A Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: N/A Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: N/A Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: N/A (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 12.342; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.393; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan, 12.492; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.505; 5. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.594; 6. 12-Daniel Harding, 12.625; 7. 9X-Stuart Brubaker, 12.697; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson, 12.782; 9. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.848; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.965

Group (B) 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.383; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs, 12.581; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.652; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.676; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.961; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.99; 7. 3G-Carson Macedo, 13.022; 8. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.076; 9. 9-Ryan Linder, 13.444; 10. 49-Shawn Dancer, 13.492

Group ( C ) 1. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.842; 2. 23-DJ Foos, 12.897; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.043; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.109; 5. 60-Jody Keegan, 13.163; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.37; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.433; 8. 45-Trevor Baker, 13.501; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 13.901; 10. 51-John Garvin, 13.942

Group (D) 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.895; 2. 11N-Dale Blaney, 12.97; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.033; 4. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.048; 5. 16-Chris Andrews, 13.068; 6. 7-Shawn Valenti, 13.267; 7. 97-Broc Martin, 13.31; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.546; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.031; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 99.4

Group (E) 1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.974; 2. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser, 13.027; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.207; 4. 83-Rob Chaney, 13.345; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.504; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson, 14.134; 7. 92A-Sammy Walsh, 14.146; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.913; 9. 97W-Mitchell Wormall, 99.45

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 22C-Cole Duncan [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [10]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 8. 12-Daniel Harding [6]; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson [8]; 10. 9X-Stuart Brubaker [7]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [4]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [7]; 5. 8-Dean Jacobs [3]; 6. 49-Shawn Dancer [10]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [9]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 3. 60-Jody Keegan [5]; 4. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs [7]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 8. 45-Trevor Baker [8]; 9. 51-John Garvin [10]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 81-Lee Jacobs [2]; 2. 7K-Cale Conley [1]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 4. 11N-Dale Blaney [3]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews [5]; 6. 97-Broc Martin [7]; 7. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [10]; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger [8]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [9]; 10. 7-Shawn Valenti [6]

Heat #5 - Group (E) (10 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 83-Rob Chaney [1]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker [4]; 4. 9M-Jordan Ryan [5]; 5. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 6. 92A-Sammy Walsh [7]; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson [6]; 8. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [9]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo [1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [6]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 7K-Cale Conley [2]; 2. 91-Cale Thomas [1]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller [6]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 6. 83-Rob Chaney [3]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 49-Shawn Dancer [3]; 2. 9-Ryan Linder [2]; 3. 45-Trevor Baker [4]; 4. 8J-Jess Stiger [5]; 5. 22M-Dan McCarron [8]; 6. 92A-Sammy Walsh [10]; 7. 97W-Mitchell Wormall [13]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [6]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 10. 51-John Garvin [7]; 11. 3J-Trey Jacobs [1]; 12. O7-Jacob Wilson [9]; 13. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [12]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs [2]; 3. 12-Daniel Harding [3]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 5. 9X-Stuart Brubaker [4]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 9XX-Paul Nienhiser [11]; 9. 7J-Joe Swanson [5]; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]; 11. 8M-TJ Michael [13]; 12. 16-Chris Andrews [12]; 13. 49-Shawn Dancer [17]; 14. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 15. 13-Brandon Matus [16]; 16. 9-Ryan Linder [18]; 17. 7-Shawn Valenti [14]; 18. 97-Broc Martin [15]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 16, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 2302 2. Caleb Armstrong - 2122 3. Ryan Smith - 2092 4. Caleb Helms - 2072 5. Max Stambaugh - 1900 6. T.J. Michael - 1810 7. Brandon Spithaler - 1687 8. Brandon Matus - 1676 9. John Garvin - 1602 10. Tyler Esh - 1595

About Cometic Gasket: Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic was founded in 1989 and has grown into a global leader and innovator in the highly competitive engine supplier marketplace. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord, Ohio, Cometic Gasket is family owned and operated, offering over 90,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

35th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will blast-off June 16 at Attica Raceway Park

The Cushion live streaming, $3,000 point fund and multi-win bonuses each add excitement to nine-day campaign

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 14, 2017) - An open wheel tradition celebrating 35 years in 2017, Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will hit center stage beginning Friday evening, June 16, at Attica Raceway Park, igniting an eight-race/nine-day Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign that will stretch to all four corners of The Buckeye State. “America’s Series” will visit eight different facilities during the 2017 Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule, and for the first time in Series history, seven of the eight Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket programs will be broadcast live via internet pay-per-views on www.thecushion.com or www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Returning for a third straight year, Concord, Ohio-based Cometic Gasket, a worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions, will be the official engine gasket of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, as well as the presenting sponsor for the entire eight-race campaign.

“We are proud to associate ourselves with Ohio Sprint Speedweek, as well as the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions,” said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO of Cometic Gasket. “Cometic is rooted in motorsports and we appreciate being a part of such a long-standing tradition. Dirt track racing is the backbone of all things motorsports, as well as a major market for our organization. We hope to see everyone at the track.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will ignite on Friday evening, June 16, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica. The annual Speedweek opener will be followed by appearances at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg on Saturday, June 17; Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield on Sunday, June 18; Wayne County Speedway in Orrville on Monday, June 19; Sharon Speedway in Hartford on Tuesday, June 20; Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville on Thursday, June 22; Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima on Friday, June 23; and Atomic Speedway in Waverly on Saturday, June 24. The only off-day, scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, will be used as a potential rain date for any of the events contested on June 16-20. Each event will award a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase.

Similar to 2016, points will be tallied over the course of Ohio Sprint Speedweek with the top-ten finishers in the overall standings sharing a portion of a $3,000 point fund. In addition, multiple win bonuses will also be up for grabs on behalf of Cometic Gasket. Teams that accomplish two or more victories during Ohio Sprint Speedweek will be eligible for a bonus equalling at least $500. Two victories will solidify a $500 bonus, and as the win count increases, the bonus total will also increase. Teams that accomplish at least three victories will be awarded an additional bonus of $3,000. An additional $4,000 will be given to any team that can visit victory lane four times over the duration of Speedweek and if any single team can win five races, a $5,000 bonus will be awarded. The total bonus for any one team winning two events: $500; three events: $3,500, four events: $7,500; five events: $12,500.

As previously mentioned, seven of the eight Ohio Sprint Speedweek events will be broadcast live via online pay-per-views. Complete with hot laps, qualifying time trials, heat races, and respective main events, Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs at Attica Raceway Park, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, and Atomic Speedway will each be broadcast via www.thecushion.com. Round two of Ohio Sprint Speedweek at Eldora Speedway will be broadcast via www.eldoraspeedway.com. Fans seeking additional information pertaining to pricing and available pay-per-view packages should visit The Cushion and Eldora Speedway online.

Chad Kemenah, the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition at 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa, will lead the Arctic Cat All Star charge into Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket as not only the defending Series champion, but also as the defending Speedweek champion, earning his second in 2016. Kemenah, who owns three victories on the season, sits on top of the current title chase with an impressive 180-point lead; an advantage equalling over one entire program.

Despite Kemenah’s massive advantage, the battle for second through fourth in the Arctic Cat All Star championship remains close with only 50 points separating second year traveler Caleb Armstrong, the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith, and Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms. Arctic Cat All Star Rookie of the Year contender Max Stambaugh, recently earning his second top-ten finish of the 2017 season, rounds-out the top-five in the current Arctic Cat All Star championship standings.

“Sprint car racers and fans alike look forward to Speedweek each and every year. It’s grueling. It’s long. It takes a lot of sweat, hard work and dedication, but I’m sure the racers wouldn’t have it any other way,” Tony Stewart said, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “I want to thank all of the tracks and other organizations for helping us put this together, especially Cometic Gasket. The amount of support Ohio Sprint Speedweek attracts is overwhelming. I’m confident this will be around for another 35 years.”

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit each facility live on the Web. Information pertaining to ticket prices, reserved seat information and support divisions can be found online.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Presented by Cometic Gasket:

Day

Date

Tack

Gates

Hot Laps

On The Web

Friday

6/16/17

Attica

5:00PM

6:15PM

http://www.atticaracewaypark.com/

Saturday

6/17/17

Eldora

4:00PM

6:00PM

http://www.eldoraspeedway.com/

Sunday

6/18/17

Waynsfield

5:00PM

6:00PM

http://www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com/

Monday

6/19/17

Wayne Co.

3:00PM

6:10PM

http://www.waynecountyspeedway.com/

Tuesday

6/20/17

Sharon

4:00PM

6:20PM

http://www.sharonspeedway.com/

Wednesday

6/21/17

Rain Date





Thursday

6/22/17

Muskingum

4:00PM

6:30PM

http://www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com/

Friday

6/23/17

Lima

5:00PM

6:30PM

http://www.limaland.com/

Saturday

6/24/17

Atomic

4:00PM

6:00PM

http://www.atomicspeedway.net/

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Previous Champions:
2016 - Chad Kemenah
2015 - Greg Wilson
2014 – Dale Blaney
2013 – Tim Shaffer
2012 – Stevie Smith
2011 – Tim Shaffer
2010 – David Gravel
2009 – Stevie Smith
2008 – Randy Hannagan
2007 – Shane Stewart
2006 – Dale Blaney
2005 – Kelly Kinser
2004 – Dale Blaney
2003 – Dale Blaney
2002 – Chad Kemenah
2001 – Dean Jacobs
2000 – Kenny Jacobs
1999 – Joey Saldana
1998 – Frankie Kerr
1997 – Joey Saldana
1996 – Frankie Kerr
1995 – Dale Blaney
1994 – Frankie Kerr
1993 – Frankie Kerr
1992 – Kevin Huntley
1991 – Sammy Swindell
1990 – Sammy Swindell
1989 – Dave Blaney
1988 – Jimmy Sills
1987 – Keith Kauffman
1986 – Bobby Allen
1985 – Jack Hewitt
1984 – Steve Kinser
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 14, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah - 2302
2. Caleb Armstrong - 2122
3. Ryan Smith - 2092
4. Caleb Helms - 2072
5. Max Stambaugh - 1900
6. T.J. Michael - 1810
7. Brandon Spithaler - 1687
8. Brandon Matus - 1676
9. John Garvin - 1602
10. Tyler Esh - 1595

About Cometic Gasket:
Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic was founded in 1989 and has grown into a global leader and innovator in the highly competitive engine supplier marketplace. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord, Ohio, Cometic Gasket is family owned and operated, offering over 90,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Chad Kemenah gets Arctic Cat All Star win number 33 at 34 Raceway

BURLINGTON, IA (June 11, 2017) - Wrapping up a Midwest road trip that resulted in three consecutive podium finishes with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah is now a three-time Series winner in 2017, this time holding off charges by the “North Pole Nightmare” Bill Balog and the “Madman” Kerry Madsen to claim $5,000 in Burlington, Iowa.

Raising his career win total to 33 with “America’s Series,” Kemenah led all but four circuits during the 30-lap main event on Sunday evening at 34 Raceway, surrendering the top spot to only Bill Balog before regaining command less than five laps later. Balog held on to finish second, followed by Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown and Paul Nienhiser.

“I have to keep winning if I want to keep my son from catching me,” Chad Kemenah said in victory lane regarding his son’s go-kart career. “He’s going to be coming for my job here pretty soon. But really - I can’t say enough about this team. Things are going really well right now and we are all having fun. I have so many people to thank, my brother included. He does a phenomenal job with this car. It’s just him and I out here this weekend, so we’ll definitely be celebrating the entire way home.”

Despite an opening lap caution that halted the Arctic Cat All Star main event, the result of a multiple car incident in turns one and two, as well as a car getting upside-down in turns three and four, Chad Kemenah would go on to lead the feature field to green from the pole position, wasting no time opening his command to nearly a half-straightaway by lap three. Utilizing the very bottom of the 3/8-mile oval, Kemenah reached the back of the running order by lap six, which in turn allowed Ryan Smith and Kerry Madsen to keep the Hunter Racing/DKW Transport/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/No. 10H in reach.

By lap 15, traffic started to intensify for Kemenah, with most of the field that was racing directly in front of him also working the bottom edge of the speedway. Meanwhile, Bill Balog, who restarted sixth on the feature grid after the opening lap tangle, was beginning to make moves all alone on the topside of the speedway; capturing third on lap 14, second on lap 15, and eventually taking command from Kemenah on lap 20, ending a two-lap, side-by-side battle on laps 18 and 19.

Despite Balog’s impressive march forward on the cushion, his command was short-lived, surrendering the lead back to Chad Kemenah on lap 24. The defending Arctic Cat All Star champion went the remaining distance undisturbed, crossing under the final checkers nearly three seconds ahead of Balog and Kerry Madsen.

“I tried not to screw up, but the bottom was just so good tonight,” Bill Balog explained. “We can’t be disappointed with this one. We’ve been running pretty well. We’ll take this and move forward.”

Kemenah’s weekend podium sweep ignited with a third place performance on Friday evening, June 9, at Lincoln (IL) Speedway, followed by a second consecutive third place performance at Macon (IL) Speedway on June 10. The current Series point leader will enter Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with a 180-point cushion.

“This is a perfect momentum boost for us heading into Ohio Sprint Speedweek,” Chad Kemenah stated. “When you head into Speedweek on a good note, you’re bound to have good things happen to you. We’re all pretty excited to get started.”

Celebrating 35 years in 2017, Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket is next to take center stage on the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign trail, complete with eight events over a nine day stretch beginning with competition at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 16. “America’s Series” will visit eight different facilities throughout all four corners of The Buckeye State during the eight-race stretch, each awarding $5,000 top prizes, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship. A $3,000 point fund will also be distributed amongst the top-ten finishers in the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket standings.

As an added bonus to race fans who can not attend Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, six of the eight events will be broadcast live via www.onthecushion.com beginning Friday night at Attica Raceway Park.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding Ohio Sprint Speedweek should stay tuned online at www.allstarsprint.com. A full preview will be posted in the coming days.

Contingency Awards/Results: 34 Raceway - Sunday, June 11, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Kerry Madsen - 12.922 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Armstrong - 12.792 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tony Stewart Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Lasoski Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Bill Balog JE Pistons Dash #1: Chad Kemenah Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Ian Madsen Classic Ink USA B-Main: Tayler Malsam Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dominic Scelzi (+5) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Paul Nienhiser Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (13th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.792; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.912; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.996; 4. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.145; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.208; 6. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.253; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell, 13.352; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.237; 9. 50P-Harold Pohren, NT

Group (B) 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.84; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 12.878; 3. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.96; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 12.978; 5. 26-Tayler Malsam, 13.021; 6. 82-Cap Henry, 13.071; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 13.228; 8. 12-Daniel Harding, 13.388; 9. 9-Ryan Linder, 13.835

Group ( C ) 1. 41X-Dominic Scelzi, 12.966; 2. 18-Ian Madsen, 12.999; 3. 1M-Danny Lasoski, 13.009; 4. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.294; 5. 15-Bobby Mincer, 13.298; 6. 25-Jake Blackhurst, 13.435; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 13.573; 8. 44-Chris Martin, 13.662; 9. 51-John Garvin, 22.513

Group (D) 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.061; 2. 55-Brooke Tatnell, 13.184; 3. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 13.186; 4. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.206; 5. 2KS-Austin McCarl, 13.275; 6. 3-Tim Kaeding, 13.359; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman, 13.433; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.12

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [7]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [4]; 4. 82-Cap Henry [6]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 6. 12-Daniel Harding [8]; 7. 26-Tayler Malsam [5]; 8. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [7]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 1M-Danny Lasoski [2]; 2. 18-Ian Madsen [3]; 3. 41X-Dominic Scelzi [4]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [1]; 5. 25-Jake Blackhurst [6]; 6. 15-Bobby Mincer [5]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 8. 44-Chris Martin [8]; 9. 51-John Garvin [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 17B-Bill Balog [1]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [2]; 3. 55-Brooke Tatnell [3]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [4]; 5. 3-Tim Kaeding [6]; 6. 2KS-Austin McCarl [5]; 7. 49-Josh Schneiderman [7]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog [3]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [4]; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5]; 5. 1M-Danny Lasoski [1]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 26-Tayler Malsam [1]; 2. 2KS-Austin McCarl [4]; 3. 49-Josh Schneiderman [8]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 5. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [3]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]; 7. 9-Ryan Linder [11]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [12]; 9. 44-Chris Martin [10]; 10. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 11. 51-John Garvin [14]; 12. 15-Bobby Mincer [5]; 13. 12-Daniel Harding [7]; 14. 9C-Roger Campbell [6]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog [7]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [8]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 5. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [6]; 6. 1M-Danny Lasoski [10]; 7. 41X-Dominic Scelzi [12]; 8. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 10. 55-Brooke Tatnell [13]; 11. 82-Cap Henry [15]; 12. 3-Tim Kaeding [19]; 13. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [9]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [11]; 15. 33M-Max Stambaugh [14]; 16. 2KS-Austin McCarl [22]; 17. 18-Ian Madsen [2]; 18. 17-Caleb Helms [18]; 19. 8M-TJ Michael [24]; 20. 26-Tayler Malsam [21]; 21. 25-Jake Blackhurst [20]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [17]; 23. 49-Josh Schneiderman [23]; 24. 13-Brandon Matus [16] Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah [1-19, 24-30], Bill Balog [20-23]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 11, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 2302 2. Caleb Armstrong - 2122 3. Ryan Smith - 2092 4. Caleb Helms - 2072 5. Max Stambaugh - 1900 6. T.J. Michael - 1810 7. Brandon Spithaler - 1687 8. Brandon Matus - 1676 9. John Garvin - 1602 10. Tyler Esh - 1595

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Justin Peck masters mighty Macon Speedway for Arctic Cat All Star victory

MACON, IL (June 10, 2017) - Becoming the eighth different driver to stand in Macon (IL) Speedway victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, Justin Peck is now an Arctic Cat All Star winner, ultimately leading 37 of 40 laps to score a first-ever Series victory and the largest payday of his young career. The Monrovia, Indiana, native, who recently graduated from high school, started sixth on the feature grid and was within striking distance of the top spot by lap three. Impressively enough, Peck earned his way into the Arctic Cat All Star main event by winning his respective heat race - without a nose wing.

“Honestly, this is kind of a shock,” Justin Peck said during his victory lane interview, driver of the Duracoat/Axalta Coatings/Pro Shocks/DRC/No. 5X. “I owe this all to my crew; everyone that is involved with this team. This is such an awesome feeling.”

Paul Nienhiser and Chad Kemenah led the 24 feature starters to green on Saturday night at the “World’s Fastest 1/5-Mile Clay Oval.” Kemenah jumped to the early advantage, followed to the infield flagstand for the first time by Nienhiser and Justin Peck. Despite getting the early jump, Kemenah’s tenure at the top of the running order was short-lived, soon tracked down by Peck. The 18-year-old worked his way into the runner-up position by lap three, eventually driving around Kemenah with a high side hustle move through turns one and two on the following circuit.

Peck maintained his position at the top of the running order for the remaining 36 laps, surviving a total of eight cautions, two of which resulting in red flag conditions, to claim his $5,000 share.

Nienhiser, who battled inside the top-three during much of the 40-lap program, eventually had the opportunity to use traffic as a pick, soon driving under Chad Kemenah at the entrance of turns three and four to take over the runner-up position on lap 24. It was a second consecutive Arctic Cat All Star runner-up finish for the for the Chapin, Illinois, native. Kemenah held on to finish third, followed by Friday night winner Carson Macedo and former NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart.

“You know, I thought we were really good there at the beginning,” Peck explained. “But once the track started to take a little bit of rubber, that’s when I started to get nervous. When you are out in front like that, you obviously can’t tell what is going on behind you. Paul (Nienhiser) showed me his nose there toward the end, so I had to adjust my line a little bit and move down the track. All you can do is try to run in the rubber where you think it’s the best. It all worked out tonight.”

For the first time since 1998, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa; the third and final Midwest event of the weekend for “America’s Series,” as well as the first and only visit to The Hawkeye State in 2017. Holmesville, Ohio’s Kenny Jacobs scored the 34 Raceway victory during the Series’ first visit in 1998, one of 98 total Arctic Cat All Star victories for the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee.

34 Raceway will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 11. General admission gates will open to the public at 4:00pm, with racing scheduled to hit the speedway at 7:15pm, sharp. Those seeking additional information pertaining to ticket sales and reserved seating should contact 34 Raceway live on the Web at www.34raceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Macon Speedway - Saturday, June 10, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 31 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brandon Spithaler - 10.251 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 9.540 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Parker Price-Miller All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Justin Peck Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Max Stambaugh JE Pistons Dash #1: Paul Nienhiser Classic Ink USA B-Main: Jimmy Hurley Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Paul Nienhiser (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+9) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Tony Stewart Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Brandon Spithaler Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: John Garvin (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 9.54; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 9.632; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 9.843; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 9.869; 5. 17-Caleb Helms, 9.883; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 9.8934; 7. 1M-Jim Moughan, 9.973; 8. 88-Terry Babb, 10.054; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 10.058; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell, 10.386; 11. 9T-Dylan Tuxhorn, 10.727

Group (B) 1. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 9.552; 2. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 9.773; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 9.795; 4. 59-Ryan Smith, 9.906; 5. 5X-Justin Peck, 9.947; 6. 52F-Logan Faucon, 10.09; 7. 4K-Kody Kinser, 10.11; 8. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.152; 9. 9-Ryan Linder, 10.267; 10. 51-John Garvin, 10.907

Group ( C ) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 9.65; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 9.893; 3. 47-Jimmy Hurley, 9.9064; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 10.015; 5. 44-AJ Bruns, 10.037; 6. 77U-Chris Urish, 10.094; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 10.162; 8. 12-Daniel Harding, 10.236; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 11.745; 10. 1T-Tyler Shoemaker, 12.071

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 4. 1M-Jim Moughan [7]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 10. 9T-Dylan Tuxhorn [11]; 11. 88-Terry Babb [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 5X-Justin Peck [5]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 3. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [8]; 4. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [4]; 5. 51-John Garvin [10]; 6. 52F-Logan Faucon [6]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [3]; 8. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [9]; 10. 4K-Kody Kinser [7]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 2. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 3. 77U-Chris Urish [6]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [7]; 6. 12-Daniel Harding [8]; 7. 44-AJ Bruns [5]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 9. 1T-Tyler Shoemaker [10]; 10. 47-Jimmy Hurley [2]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 4. 5X-Justin Peck [5]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [8]; 6. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 47-Jimmy Hurley [4]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 88-Terry Babb [6]; 4. 44-AJ Bruns [5]; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser [8]; 6. 13-Brandon Matus [2]; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 10. 1T-Tyler Shoemaker [13]; 11. 9T-Dylan Tuxhorn [11]; 12. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]; 13. 9-Ryan Linder [9]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 5X-Justin Peck [4]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo [6]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [9]; 7. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [11]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [7]; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh [8]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [14]; 11. 59-Ryan Smith [20]; 12. 47-Jimmy Hurley [19]; 13. 2-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 14. 12-Daniel Harding [18]; 15. 44-AJ Bruns [22]; 16. 51-John Garvin [15]; 17. 17-Caleb Helms [16]; 18. 1M-Jim Moughan [13]; 19. 4K-Kody Kinser [23]; 20. 52F-Logan Faucon [17]; 21. 35-Tyler Esh [12]; 22. 13-Brandon Matus [24]; 23. 77U-Chris Urish [10]; 24. 88-Terry Babb [21]Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah [1-3]; Justin Peck [4-40]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 10, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah -2152 2. Caleb Armstrong - 1998 3. Caleb Helms - 1958 4. Ryan Smith - 1958 5. Max Stambaugh - 1780 6. T.J. Michael - 1698 7. Brandon Matus - 1574 8. Brandon Spithaler - 1565 9. Tim Shaffer - 1538 10. John Garvin - 1512

 

 

Carson Macedo runs away at Lincoln Speedway; earns first-ever Arctic Cat All Star victory by nearly five seconds

LINCOLN, IL (June 9, 2017) - Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo officially etched his name into the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions’ history books on Friday night at Lincoln (IL) Speedway, conquering the non-stop, 35-lap main event by nearly five seconds over Paul Nienhiser and Chad Kemenah, earning $5,000 in the process.

Macedo, who started second on the main event grid aboard the Lucas Oil/Weld Wheels/XYZ Machining/No. 3G, made it look effortless at the Lincoln, Illinois, quarter-mile; driving by pole sitter and current Arctic Cat All Star point leader Chad Kemenah on lap seven, ultimately cruising ahead to put 13 cars at least one lap behind, even maintaining his command during periods of heavy traffic. The Arctic Cat All Star victory was a first-ever for Carson Macedo, becoming just the second winner in Series history at Lincoln Speedway.

“A monkey could have driven this car tonight,” Carson Macedo said in victory lane. “This thing was incredible all night long; absolutely phenomenal to drive. I can’t thank everyone enough who makes this possible for me. To come out here and race with these guys and come out on top says so much. This is awesome.”

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah set the early pace, leading the first six circuits ahead of local favorite Bret Tripplett and former King of the West champion Carson Macedo. Macedo moved into the runner-up position permanently on lap four, transferring his sights to the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/No. 10H. A two-lap battle with Kemenah soon turned into a takeover attempt for Macedo, eventually driving around the defending Arctic Cat All Star champion on the topside of the speedway.

While Macedo pulled away at the top of the running order, a battle for second would soon commence with Chad Kemenah, Ryan Smith and fourth row starter Paul Nienhiser all involved. By lap 27, Nienhiser solidified himself in the second position, surviving a two-lap, side-by-side battle with Kemenah. By the time the Chapin, Illinois, native started to close the gap on Macedo, time was already out.

“Our goal is to repeat tomorrow night at Macon Speedway,” Macedo explained. “This is a great team; Joe (Gaerte), Tim and Cindy Norman. I can't thank them all enough for this opportunity.”

With race-to-race travel time a mere 45 minutes, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their weekend road trip through the Midwest with a Saturday night visit to the Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois; the self-proclaimed “World’s Fastest 1/5-Mile Clay Oval.” Despite its Central Illinois locale, the smallest oval on the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star schedule has hosted “America’s Series” on seven separate occasions since 1981, the most recent in 2004. Greg Wilson, a former Arctic Cat All Star Series champion, is the last to visit Macon Speedway victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition.

Macon Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 10. General admission gates are scheduled to open to the public at 4:00pm, with racing to hit center stage at 7:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional information, such as reserved seat information and ticket prices, should visit Macon Speedway live on the Web at www.maconracing.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln (IL) Speedway - Friday, June 9, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Caleb Armstrong - 12.145 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brandon Spithaler - 11.447 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Tony Stewart All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Hunter Schuerenberg Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: T.J. Michael JE Pistons Dash #1: Chad Kemenah Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Carson Macedo Classic Ink USA B-Main: Parker Price-Miller Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Paul Nienhiser (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Parker Price-Miller (+11) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Parker Price-Miller Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Daniel Harding (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 22x-Bret Tripplett, 11.797; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 11.805; 3. 14-Tony Stewart, 11.832; 4. 4K-Kody Kinser, 11.856; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison, 12.058; 6. 84-Brandon Hanks, 12.102; 7. 51-John Garvin, 12.349; 8. 47-Jimmy Hurley, 12.386; 9. 10s-Jeremy Standridge, 12.874

Group (B) 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 11.531; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.626; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 11.655; 4. 25-Jake Blackhurst, 11.885; 5. 6R-Ryan Bunton, 12.107; 6. 77U-Chris Urish, 12.15; 7. 1M-Jim Moughan, 12.194; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 12.893; 9. 42-Cory Bruns, 13.653

Group ( C ) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo, 11.725; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 11.741; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 11.772; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.849; 5. 12-Daniel Harding, 12.101; 6. 9-Ryan Linder, 12.243; 7. 44-AJ Bruns, 12.4; 8. 1T-Tyler Shoemaker, 12.853; 9. 9T-Dylan Tuxhorn, 14.026

Group (D) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 11.447; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 11.802; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 11.93; 4. 8M-TJ Michael, 11.945; 5. 29-Joey Moughan, 12.131; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 12.146; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.278; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell, 12.425; 9. 23D-Trey Datweiler, 12.872

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [2]; 2. 22X-Bret Tripplett [4]; 3. 84-Brandon Hanks [6]; 4. 4K-Kody Kinser [1]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 6. 47-Jimmy Hurley [8]; 7. 51-John Garvin [7]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 9. 10S-Jeremy Standridge [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 2. 25-Jake Blackhurst [1]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 1M-Jim Moughan [7]; 5. 6R-Ryan Bunton [5]; 6. 42-Cory Bruns [9]; 7. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [8]

Heat #3 - Group ( C ) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [1]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [3]; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo [4]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 5. 12-Daniel Harding [5]; 6. 44-AJ Bruns [7]; 7. 9-Ryan Linder [6]; 8. 1T-Tyler Shoemaker [8]; 9. 9T-Dylan Tuxhorn [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 3. 29-Joey Moughan [5]; 4. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 6. 23D-Trey Datweiler [9]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 22X-Bret Tripplett [1]; 3. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [3]; 4. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [4]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 25-Jake Blackhurst [4]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 95-Hunter Mackison [3]; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 4. 44-AJ Bruns [8]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 6. 47-Jimmy Hurley [7]; 7. 51-John Garvin [6]; 8. 42-Cory Bruns [14]; 9. 23D-Trey Datweiler [11]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 11. 10S-Jeremy Standridge [12]; 12. 9T-Dylan Tuxhorn [15]; 13. 1T-Tyler Shoemaker [10]; 14. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 15. 9-Ryan Linder [4]; 16. 77U-Chris Urish [16]

A-Main (35 Laps) 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [7]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [5]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [6]; 6. 22X-Bret Tripplett [3]; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks [11]; 8. 25-Jake Blackhurst [8]; 9. 29-Joey Moughan [12]; 10. 2-Parker Price-Miller [21]; 11. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 12. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 13. 33M-Max Stambaugh [13]; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [17]; 15. 1M-Jim Moughan [16]; 16. 12-Daniel Harding [19]; 17. 4K-Kody Kinser [14]; 18. 8M-TJ Michael [10]; 19. 13-Brandon Matus [15]; 20. 6R-Ryan Bunton [20]; 21. 95-Hunter Mackison [22]; 22. 44-AJ Bruns [24]; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler [23]; 24. 35-Tyler Esh [18]; 25. 1080-Jordan Mackison [25] Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah [1-6]; Carson Macedo [7-35]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 9, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah - 2008 2. Caleb Armstrong - 1860 3. Caleb Helms - 1842 4. Ryan Smith - 1830 5. Max Stambaugh - 1648 6. T.J. Michael - 1564 7. Tim Shaffer - 1538 8. Brandon Matus - 1468 9. Brandon Spithaler - 1435 10. Brent Matus - 1394

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Headin’ West; Arctic Cat All Stars will visit Illinois and Iowa during three-race road trip

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 7, 2017) - With the first of two Western Pennsylvania swings complete, registering starts at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park on June 2-3, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will turn their attention back to the Central Time Zone, this time ready to take part in a trio of programs in areas of central Illinois and eastern Iowa for the first and only time in 2017.

“America’s Series” will visit three different facilities during the trek west, two in the Land of Lincoln and one just across the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, all of which awarding $5,000 top prizes. The weekend will ignite officially on Friday evening, June 9, with a visit to the Lincoln Speedway Lincoln, Illinois; only the second visit in Arctic Cat All Star history.

The weekend will continue a mere 45 miles southeast in Macon, Illinois, where the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will visit Macon Speedway on Saturday, June 10. The “World’s Fastest 1/5-Mile Clay Oval,” undoubtedly the smallest oval on the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star schedule, will host the Arctic Cat All Stars for the eighth time in Series history, but only the first time since 2004. Former two-time Series champion Greg Wilson is the latest to visit Macon Speedway victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star competition.

In addition, Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, will also be in action during competition at Lincoln Speedway and Macon Speedway.

“We cannot wait for this weekend to arrive,” Adam Mackey explained, Track Enterprises Operations Manager at Lincoln and Macon. “This is the biggest back-to-back weekend we’ve ever had at Lincoln Speedway and Macon Speedway. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions put on a great show last year at Lincoln. When you throw Macon in the mix for a doubleheader weekend, as well as have Tony Stewart racing a sprint car on both nights, what more could you ask for?”

After action on Saturday evening is complete, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors will make the near-three hour trip from the smallest oval on the circuit, to the oval furthest west on the 2017 Series map.

34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa, will host the Arctic Cat All Stars on Sunday evening, June 11, to cap off the three-race escapade through the Midwest; only the second Arctic Cat All Star visit in Series history, and a first in nearly 20 years. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Jacobs was the first and only Arctic Cat All Star winner at 34 Raceway, taking high honors on May 31, 1998.

Now a two-time Series winner in 2017, Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions charge westbound, holding down the top spot in the current Series championship chase. The Alvada, Ohio, native wrapped up the most recent weekend of competition with two podium finishes, one of which resulting in a victory at Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 3.

New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong will enter the weekend second in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions standings, qualifying for all 15 contested main events, earning eight top-ten finishes in the process. Armstrong trails Kemenah by 126 points, but maintains a 22-point lead over Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms. Like Armstrong, Helms has qualified for all 15 contested programs, earning five top-ten finishes.

Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, a part-time traveler with the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2017, currently round out the top-five in the championship standings. Smith, in the midst of his second, full-year on the road with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, but his first since 2015, highlights his season thus far with four top-five finishes, most recently finishing fifth at Mercer Raceway Park.

Lincoln Speedway and Macon Speedway will each open pit gates at 3:00pm on Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, respectively. General admission gates will swing open at 4:00pm, with racing to hit center stage at 7. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit each facility live on the Web at www.lincolnspeedwayil.com and www.maconracing.com.

34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa, will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 11. General admission gates will open officially at 4:00pm, followed by racing at promptly 7:15pm. Fans should visit www.34raceway.com to learn more.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 7, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1864 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1738 3. Caleb Helms: 1716 4. Ryan Smith: 1690 5. Tim Shaffer: 1538 6. Max Stambaugh: 1524 7. T.J. Michael: 1450 8. Brandon Matus: 1356 9. Brandon Spithaler: 1331 10. Brent Matus: 1304

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Chad Kemenah concludes Arctic Cat All Star visit to Western Pennsylvania with victory at Mercer Raceway Park

MERCER, PA (June 3, 2017) - Using a late caution to his advantage to outrun Indiana native Parker Price-Miller, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah drove on to score his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of the 2017 season, this time earning $5,000 at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. For Kemenah, who led 29 of the 30 circuits at the Mercer County short track, it was his 32nd appearance in Arctic Cat All Star victory lane; his second at Mercer Raceway Park during the last two seasons.

“This was an important win for us tonight,” Chad Kemenah explained. “Hopefully we can use this to our advantage and continue to build some positive momentum. I’m proud of everyone on this team. My brother busts his butt and always gives me a great car. Rob Hunter provides us with the best equipment to make all of this possible. We’ll move on and try to do it again next weekend.”

Chad Kemenah, who started from the outside-pole position, took command at the drop of the initial green flag with Parker Price-Miller and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer in tow. The defending Arctic Cat All Star champion maintained the top spot for the first 17 circuits, surviving one restart after a caution on lap seven, as well as periods of heavy traffic and tight racing just before the midpoint of the 30-lap program.

Kemenah’s first and only challenge for the top spot occurred on lap 18 when Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller pressured the driver of the familiar Hunter Racing entry, eventually driving around Kemenah through turns three and four to officially lead the 18th circuit. Price-Miller’s campaign at the front of the field was short lived, driving off of the edge of the backstretch which allowed Kemenah to drive underneath the recent World of Outlaws winner to regain command on lap 19.

“I kinda got a little too high coming off of [ turn two] and drove off of the edge,” Parker Price-Miller explained. “I’m a little disappointed, but I’m still proud of what we accomplished. All in all, it was a great weekend for us. We’re going to keep plugging away and work to get one of these All Star wins soon.”

One final caution on lap 23 halted the feature field, once again giving Kemenah an open track to navigate. Despite one final surge by Parker Price-Miller during the final two circuits as the front-runners reached traffic, Kemenah held on strong, crossing under the final checkers nearly eight car lengths ahead of the field. Price-Miller held on to finish second, followed by Tim Shaffer, Jack Sodeman, Jr. and Ryan Smith.

“I felt pretty confident that we would get Parker [Price-Miller] back after he got around us,” Kemenah explained. “It worked out for the best.”

Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue the 2017 season on Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, with three events in three days throughout areas of Illinois and Iowa. “America’s Series” will ignite their Midwest road trip with a second-ever visit to the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, on Friday, June 9.

Less than an hour down the highway, Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the first time since 2004 on Saturday evening, June 10. The “World’s Fastest 1/5-Mile Clay Oval” has hosted the Arctic Cat All Stars on seven separate occasions since the Series first visited Macon, Illinois, on June 3, 1981.

The Arctic Cat All Stars will conclude their swing through the Midwest on Sunday, June 11, with a visit to “God’s Country,” attempting to tame 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, for only the second time in Series history. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Jacobs is the first and only Arctic Cat All Star winner at 34 Raceway, taking the checkers on May 31, 1998.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the upcoming visits to Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway and 34 Raceway should visit each facility live on the Web at www.lincolnspeedwayil.com, www.maconracing.com and www.34raceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Mercer Raceway Park - Saturday, June 3, 2017: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 34 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brandon Spithaler - 13.955 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 14.158 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Justin Barger All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Helms Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carl Bowser Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: George Hobaugh JE Pistons Dash #1: Parker Price-Miller Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Chad Kemenah Classic Ink USA B-Main: T.J. Michael Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler (+13) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.232; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.542; 3. 5-Justin Barger, 14.566; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.724; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.757; 6. 2F-AJ Flick, 14.779; 7. 33-Brent Matus, 14.973; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore, 15.088; 9. 2R-Mike Lutz, 99.1

Group (B) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.158; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 14.225; 3. O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.402; 4. 17-Caleb Helms, 14.511; 5. 27-Vincent Dougherty, 14.69; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 14.755; 7. 51-John Garvin, 15.054; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 15.121; 9. 76-David Jones, 15.574

Group ( C ) 1. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.543; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.817; 3. 8-Dean Jacobs, 14.916; 4. 98-Carl Bowser, 14.929; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler, 14.965; 6. 9-Ryan Linder, 15.017; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard, 15.37; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell, 15.668

Group (D) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.18; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.419; 3. 59-Ryan Smith, 14.671; 4. 40-George Hobaugh, 14.731; 5. 46-Michael Bauer, 14.753; 6. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.771; 7. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 14.95; 8. 2S-Francis Sesco, 15.869

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5-Justin Barger [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [4]; 3. 1080-Jordan Mackison [1]; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh [3]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 6. 2F-AJ Flick [6]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [7]; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 9. 2R-Mike Lutz [9]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 17-Caleb Helms [1]; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger [2]; 5. 51-John Garvin [7]; 6. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 8. 27-Vincent Dougherty [5]; 9. 76-David Jones [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 8-Dean Jacobs [2]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [3]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 6. 9-Ryan Linder [6]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [7]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 40-George Hobaugh [1]; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [3]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [2]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [5]; 6. D4-Danny Holtgraver [7]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 8. 2S-Francis Sesco [8]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [2]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [5]; 5. 98-Carl Bowser [3]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 5-Justin Barger [2]; 3. 40-George Hobaugh [5]; 4. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 8M-TJ Michael [2]; 2. 13-Brandon Matus [3]; 3. D4-Danny Holtgraver [5]; 4. 2F-AJ Flick [4]; 5. 9-Ryan Linder [7]; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 8. 76-David Jones [11]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [12]; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard [10]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [6]; 12. 27-Vincent Dougherty [1]; 13. 2S-Francis Sesco [13]; 14. 2R-Mike Lutz [14]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [7]; 5. 59-Ryan Smith [10]; 6. 5-Justin Barger [4]; 7. 8-Dean Jacobs [8]; 8. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [12]; 10. D4-Danny Holtgraver [22]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [24]; 12. 33M-Max Stambaugh [14]; 13. 17-Caleb Helms [5]; 14. 46-Michael Bauer [16]; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs [15]; 16. 98-Carl Bowser [9]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [20]; 18. 95-Hunter Mackison [17]; 19. 1080-Jordan Mackison [11]; 20. 49H-Bradley Howard [25]; 21. O8-Dan Kuriger [13]; 22. 7K-Dan Shetler [18]; 23. 2F-AJ Flick [23]; 24. 13-Brandon Matus [21]; 25. 51-John Garvin [19] Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah [1-17, 19-30], Parker Price-Miller [2]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 3, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1864 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1738 3. Caleb Helms: 1716 4. Ryan Smith: 1690 5. Tim Shaffer: 1538 6. Max Stambaugh: 1524 7. T.J. Michael: 1450 8. Brandon Matus: 1356 9. Brandon Spithaler: 1331 10. Brent Matus: 1304

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Logan Wagner holds off Danny Holtgraver for first-ever Arctic Cat All Star win at Lernerville Speedway

SARVER, PA (June 2, 2017) - For the first time in his young career, Logan Wagner is a main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, this time holding off a former Lernerville Speedway track champion, as well as the defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, for a $5,000 top prize. The Harrisonville, Pennsylvania, native started from the pole position and led all 30 circuits on Friday evening, June 2, at Lernerville Speedway, crossing under the final checkers nearly three seconds ahead of the competition. “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver crossed under the flagstand behind Wagner, followed by Chad Kemenah, Cole Duncan and Tim Shaffer.

“I can’t even put tonight into words,” Logan Wagner explained in Lernerville Speedway victory lane. “I gotta thank everyone that helps me out. My dad, especially, who does so much for me and my career. I didn’t think I was really that good tonight, but I was good enough to win and that is all that matters. This is amazing.”

Wagner took command at the drop of the initial green flag and immediately opened his advantage, stretching his lead to nearly two seconds by lap 10, ultimately pushing that margin to nearly three seconds during other segments of the main event.

A total of four cautions, three during the first 11 circuits, halted feature competition during the 30-lapper, and despite all four creating the potential for a takeover attempt, the clean air and open race track proved to be nothing more than an advantage for Logan Wagner. Even when traffic came into play during the midpoint of the main event, as well as during the last six circuits, Wagner’s preferred line around the thin, top edge of the speedway allowed for the most momentum.

“I just knew I had to run [turn one] the best that I could without getting up over the edge,” Wagner said in victory lane. “I know I went over the backstretch three or four times tonight. I was really tight through turns three and four, so I had to muscle my way around there. But I was able to really capitalize in turns one and two.”

Danny Holtgraver, Ryan Smith, Chad Kemenah and Cole Duncan each made their presence known with heated battles for the remaining positions inside the top-five. Holtgraver, the main event’s seventh starter who was making his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions appearance of the season, solidified the runner-up position on lap 21, ending a near-ten lap battle with Hunter Racing's Chad Kemenah.

“It feels good to be back in a sprint car,” Danny Holtgraver explained. “We haven’t raced that much this year, but when we do plan to race, we plan to have fun and work for results like this. Tonight was a lot of fun.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their short swing through Western Pennsylvania with a visit to Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday evening, June 3; the first and only appearance of the 2017 season, as well as the first visit in nearly two years.

“America's Series” last visited the Mercer County short track on July 4, 2015. The holiday program was the third of three appearances at the speedway that season, two of which during Independence Day weekend. The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith was the main event winner on July 4, with former Knoxville Nationals main event starter Lee Jacobs taking the checkers one night prior on Friday, July 3.

Mercer Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 3. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30pm with hot laps to follow at 6:30pm, sharp. Fans and race teams should be reminded that camping is available at no cost. Those who would like to learn more should visit Mercer Raceway Park live on the Web at www.mercerracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lernerville Speedway - Friday, June 2: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 42 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 13.262 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Parker Price-Miller - 13.022 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Parker Price-Miller All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: AJ Flick Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Caleb Armstrong Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Dean Jacobs Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Jack Sodeman, Jr. JE Pistons Dash #1: Logan Wagner Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Ryan Smith Classic Ink USA B-Main: Dan Shetler Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tim Shaffer (+7) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Tim Shaffer Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying Group (A) 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 13.022; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan, 13.0744; 3. D4-Danny Holtgraver, 13.231; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.237; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.334; 6. 46-Michael Bauer, 13.485; 7. 51-John Garvin, 13.637; 8. 55W-Michael Wagner, 13.675; 9. 5-Justin Barger, 13.79; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard, 14.004; 11. 91S-Sadie Siegal, 15.292

Group (B) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 13.252; 2. 98-Carl Bowser, 13.344; 3. 2F-AJ Flick, 13.54; 4. 16-Danny Mumaw, 13.541; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.852; 6. 91-Anthony Fiore, 13.908; 7. 23-Darren Pifer, 14.066; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell, 14.386; 9. 29-Scott Barris, 99.1; 10. C1-Clay Riney, 99.2; 11. 27-Vincent Dougherty, 99.99

Group © 1. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.084; 2. 35-Tyler Esh, 13.354; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.528; 4. 7W-Logan Wagner, 13.694; 5. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.728; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison, 14.022; 7. 4X-Rod George, 14.633; 8. 4K-William Kiley, 15.332; 9. 76-David Jones, 48.195; 10. 40-George Hobaugh, 99.4

Group (D) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.074; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.12; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 13.232; 4. 8-Dean Jacobs, 13.345; 5. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.674; 6. 7K-Dan Shetler, 13.745; 7. O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.795; 8. 33-Brent Matus, 14.362; 9. 9-Ryan Linder, 16.318; 10. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 99.5

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 2. D4-Danny Holtgraver [2]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler [5]; 6. 46-Michael Bauer [6]; 7. 51-John Garvin [7]; 8. 5-Justin Barger [9]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [10]; 10. 55W-Michael Wagner [8]; 11. 91S-Sadie Siegal [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2F-AJ Flick [2]; 2. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 3. 16-Danny Mumaw [1]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [3]; 5. 91-Anthony Fiore [6]; 6. 23-Darren Pifer [7]; 7. C1-Clay Riney [10]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [5]; 9. 29-Scott Barris [9]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 2. 7W-Logan Wagner [1]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs [4]; 4. 40-George Hobaugh [10]; 5. 13-Brandon Matus [5]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 7. 76-David Jones [9]; 8. 4K-William Kiley [8]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [6]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 8-Dean Jacobs [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 6. 7K-Dan Shetler [6]; 7. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [10]; 8. O8-Dan Kuriger [7]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [8]; 10. 9-Ryan Linder [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 7W-Logan Wagner [2]; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. D4-Danny Holtgraver [4]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith [1]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 3. 8-Dean Jacobs [4]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [5]; 5. 2F-AJ Flick [2]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [9]; 2. 9-Ryan Linder [5]; 3. 76-David Jones [6]; 4. C1-Clay Riney [8]; 5. 4X-Rod George [2]; 6. 29-Scott Barris [7]; 7. 4K-William Kiley [4]; 8. 91S-Sadie Siegal [3]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [1]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 7K-Dan Shetler [5]; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger [7]; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [13]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [1]; 5. 46-Michael Bauer [2]; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 7. 55W-Michael Wagner [4]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 9. 5-Justin Barger [6]; 10. 9-Ryan Linder [14]; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard [9]; 12. 51-John Garvin [3]; 13. 23-Darren Pifer [11]; 14. 95-Hunter Mackison [10]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 7W-Logan Wagner [1]; 2. D4-Danny Holtgraver [7]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [5]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [4]; 5. 49X-Tim Shaffer [12]; 6. 59-Ryan Smith [6]; 7. 2F-AJ Flick [10]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs [11]; 9. 98-Carl Bowser [15]; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 11. 2-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 12. 8-Dean Jacobs [2]; 13. O8-Dan Kuriger [22]; 14. 17-Caleb Helms [9]; 15. 33M-Max Stambaugh [13]; 16. 13-Brandon Matus [19]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael [18]; 18. 7K-Dan Shetler [21]; 19. 16-Danny Mumaw [14]; 20. 33-Brent Matus [25]; 21. 51-John Garvin [27]; 22. 35-Tyler Esh [24]; 23. 40-George Hobaugh [16]; 24. 91-Anthony Fiore [20]; 25. 22-Brandon Spithaler [17]; 26. 46-Michael Bauer [26]; 27. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr. [23] Lap Leaders: Logan Wagner [1-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 2, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1714 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1606 3. Caleb Helms: 1592 4. Ryan Smith: 1550 5. Max Stambaugh: 1398 6. Tim Shaffer: 1394 7. T.J. Michael: 1334 8. Brandon Matus: 1254 9. Brent Matus: 1214 10. Brandon Spithaler: 1203

 

 

Mansfield Motor Speedway will host double Arctic Cat All Star features on October 13 including postponed A-main from May 28

MANSFIELD, OH (June 1, 2017) - With Mansfield Motor Speedway’s inaugural Memorial Classic featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions washed away just before A-main competition could take to the racing surface, Arctic Cat All Star and Mansfield Motor Speedway officials were forced to delay the 30-lap, $5,000-to-win program. After much consideration, officials associated with both parties decided to postpone the main event until Friday, October 13; the night before the Arctic Cat All Star season finale at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

In addition to the make-up feature, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will take part in a second, complete program on October 13, also awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship. The second Arctic Cat All Star program, complete with qualifying time trials, heat races and respective mains, will be open to all competitors, but only the 24 drivers qualified for the postponed main event will have the opportunity to participate in the make-up feature. Alternates may be eligible, which will be based upon the B-main finishing order from May 28, but only if one or more of the 24 starters are not present.

“I want to thank the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for working so well with us in finding a suitable rain date,” Cody Sommer explained, Mansfield Motor Speedway promoter. “Although most of the event on May 28 was complete, we felt it would be best for fans to return to Mansfield and see an entire show, as well as the make-up feature. To have the Series back during their final weekend of competition, and to have the opportunity to showcase two features on the same evening, is very exciting for everyone involved. This doubleheader will kick-off a major weekend of racing in Ohio.”

With a second, full program now on tap, fans will have to purchase a new ticket to gain access on October 13, but will be eligible for a discount if a ticket from May 28 is presented; one discount per ticket. Additional information regarding ticket pricing and reserved seating will be released in the coming weeks via social media and online at www.mansfieldmotorspeedway.com.

With the season finale nearly five months away, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will first turn their attention toward a pair of programs in Western Pennsylvania, visiting Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, respectively. Those who can not attend the upcoming Arctic Cat All Star events in Western Pennsylvania are invited to watch online via Speed Shift TV at www.speedshifttv.com. A live pay-per-view internet broadcast will be conducted and available for purchase starting at $24.95. Those seeking additional information should contact Speed Shift TV by email at help@speedshifttv.com.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions A-main lineup from May 28: 1. Brad Haudenschild 2. Tim Shaffer 3. Ryan Smith 4. Jac Haudenschild 5. Carson Macedo 6. Caleb Helms 7. Lee Jacobs 8. Brandon Spithaler 9. Sean Zemunik 10. Max Stambaugh 11. DJ Foos 12. Chad Kemenah 13. Kody Kinser 14. Brandon Matus 15. Danny Mumaw 16. Hunter Mackison 17. Jordan Ryan 18. Mitch Harble 19. T.J. Michael 20. Tyler Esh 21. Stuart Brubaker 22. Caleb Armstrong 23. Jordan Mackison 24. John Garvin

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (June 1, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah: 1570
2. Caleb Armstrong: 1476
3. Caleb Helms: 1470
4. Ryan Smith: 1412
5. Max Stambaugh: 1278
6. Tim Shaffer: 1254
7. T.J. Michael: 1218
8. Brandon Matus: 1136
9. Brent Matus: 1104
10. Brandon Spithaler: 1101

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Back to Pennsylvania for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions
Speed Shift TV to broadcast entire weekend

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 31, 2017) - In hopes of finding a stretch of sunshine long enough to string together an entire weekend, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will travel back to The Keystone State to kick-off the month of June, this time navigating throughout parts of Western Pennsylvania for scheduled appearances at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, respectively. Each facility was originally scheduled to host the Arctic Cat All Stars in early May, but each denied by inclement weather.

Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Stars will launch the first weekend of June with a Friday night visit to Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania. A facility certainly familiar to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, Lernerville Speedway has hosted “America's Series” on 37 different occasions in nearly 50 years, most recently on May 13, 2016. Current World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year contender Sheldon Haudenschild was the victor, holding off Pittsburgh’s Danny Holtgraver and eventual Series champion Chad Kemenah at the final checkers. It was a first-ever Arctic Cat All Star win at Lernerville Speedway for the Wooster, Ohio, native, becoming just the 24th to do so since the Series first visited Sarver in 1970.

Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania, has not hosted an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions event in nearly two years, with the lone attempt in 2016 washed away by Mother Nature. A total of three events were conducted at the Mercer short track in 2014, followed by three more events in 2015. The most recent, hosted on July 4, 2015, was won by the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith; a Rookie of the Year contender with the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2015 who scaled back to a local schedule in 2016, all before returning to full-time competition in 2017. Like Lernerville Speedway, Saturday’s Arctic Cat All Star visit to Mercer Raceway Park will be a first and only occurrence for the Series this season.

“I think I speak for everyone when I say we are excited to have the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions back in Western Pennsylvania,” said Eric Williams, Mercer Raceway Park promoter. “We had to wait an extra month because of the weather, but we don’t plan to wait any longer. This is a great opportunity for our Western Pennsylvania fans to experience two, great nights of sprint car action right in their own backyard. Hopefully everyone takes advantage of it and enjoys themselves. Mercer Raceway Park is open to free camping the entire weekend and has a car wash right down the street; a perfect combination for racers and fans alike.”

With only one event officially in the books since late April, losing six of the last seven programs on the schedule due to Mother Nature, the championship point chase remains competitive with only 94 markers separating the top-two in the standings, followed by a mere-six point separation between second and third, and a 58-point gap between third and fourth.

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah, the five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, holds the top spot in the current championship chase, earning one victory on the season, as well as eight top-ten finishes in 12 contested events. The 2017 Roy Morral Tribute champion at Bedford (PA) Fairgrounds Speedway leads Caleb Armstrong in the chase for the title, followed by Caleb Helms, Ryan Smith and “Mad Max” Stambaugh. Stambaugh, who has one top-ten finish during Arctic Cat All Star competition in 2017, as well as eight feature starts in 12 attempts, currently leads the Arctic Cat All Star Rookie of the Year standings aboard the familiar Ray Marshall Motorsports/No. 33M entry.

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 5:30pm on Friday afternoon, June 2, followed by a mandatory drivers meeting at 6:30pm and hot laps at 7pm. Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates as early as 3:00pm on Saturday, June 3. A drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30pm, followed by hop laps at 6:30pm, sharp. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit each facility live on the Web at www.lernerville.com and www.mercerracewaypark.com.

Those who can not attend the upcoming Arctic Cat All Star events in Western Pennsylvania are invited to watch online via Speed Shift TV at www.speedshifttv.com. A live pay-per-view internet broadcast will be conducted and available for purchase starting at $24.95. Those seeking additional information should contact Speed Shift TV by email at help@speedshifttv.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (May 31, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah: 1570
2. Caleb Armstrong: 1476
3. Caleb Helms: 1470
4. Ryan Smith: 1412
5. Max Stambaugh: 1278
6. Tim Shaffer: 1254
7. T.J. Michael: 1218
8. Brandon Matus: 1136
9. Brent Matus: 1104
10. Brandon Spithaler: 1101

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Severe weather forces Arctic Cat All Star Memorial Classic at Mansfield Motor Speedway to be postponed; Rain date to be announced in coming days

MANSFIELD, OH (May 28, 2017) - With most of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program in the books at Mansfield Motor Speedway, severe weather intervened and forced Arctic Cat All Star and Mansfield officials to postpone the remaining portions of the Memorial Classic program on Sunday evening, May 28. An official rain date will be announced in the coming days. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned online at www.allstarsprint.com and www.mansfieldmotorspeedway.com, as well as on all of the available social media networks, for further details.

With Memorial Day weekend in the books, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will switch gears and direct their focus back toward competition in Western Pennsylvania, this time visiting Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park for a pair of programs on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, respectively. The first of two Western Pennsylvania invasions this season, originally scheduled for May 5-6, was postponed due to wet weather and unseasonably cold temperatures.

Although not returning to Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park in 2017, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to Western Pennsylvania in mid-July, visiting Eriez Speedway, Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and Tri-City Raceway Park for the second annual I-79 Summer Shootout on July 21-23.

Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the upcoming weekend, including special gate times and ticket prices, should visit Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park live at on the Web at www.lernerville.com and www.mercerracewaypark.com. Free camping is available at Mercer Raceway Park during the entire weekend. Those who would like to learn more should contact the speedway.

Contingency Awards/Results: Mansfield Motor Speedway - Sunday, May 28, 2017: All Star Memorial Classic EMi Driver’s Meeting: 31 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah - 15.742 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Brad Haudenschild - 15.303 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Caleb Helms All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Carson Macedo Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs JE Pistons Dash #1: Brad Haudenschild Classic Ink USA B-Main: T.J. Michael Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: N/A MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: N/A Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: N/A Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: N/A Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: N/A (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying:

Group (A) 1. 59-Ryan Smith, 15.332; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 15.513; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 15.696; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 16.04; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison, 16.1; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 16.146; 7. 16-Danny Mumaw, 16.259; 8. 9-Ryan Linder, 16.482; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 16.564; 10. 51-John Garvin, 16.767; 11. 33-Brent Matus, 17.227

Group (B) 1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.303; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 15.651; 3. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 15.692; 4. 3G-Carson Macedo, 15.808; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser, 16.019; 6. 15H-Mitch Harble, 16.632; 7. 60K-Kory Crabtree, 16.69; 8. 45L-Brian Lay, 16.937; 9. 7-Troy Kingan, 18.014; 10. 7DK-Dylan Kingan, 18.617

Group (C) 1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild, 15.837; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.92; 3. 23-DJ Foos, 15.935; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 15.953; 5. 13-Brandon Matus, 16.181; 6. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 16.208; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.285; 8. 35-Tyler Esh, 16.388; 9. 35s-Stuart Brubaker, 16.709; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell, 17.034

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 4. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw [7]; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison [5]; 7. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]; 9. 9-Ryan Linder [8]; 10. 51-John Garvin [10]; 11. 33-Brent Matus [11]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [2]; 4. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [4]; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser [5]; 6. 15H-Mitch Harble [6]; 7. 60K-Kory Crabtree [7]; 8. 7-Troy Kingan [9]; 9. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 81-Lee Jacobs [3]; 2. 6M-Jac Haudenschild [4]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [2]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [7]; 5. 13-Brandon Matus [5]; 6. 9M-Jordan Ryan [6]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 8. 35-Tyler Esh [8]; 9. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [9]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [10]

Dash #1 (6 Laps) 1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [4]; 4. 6M-Jac Haudenschild [7]; 5. 3G-Carson Macedo [8]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler [2]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 8M-TJ Michael [1]; 2. 35-Tyler Esh [2]; 3. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [6]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [12]; 5. 1080-Jordan Mackison [4]; 6. 51-John Garvin [7]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [8]; 8. 7DK-Dylan Kingan [11]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 10. 60K-Kory Crabtree [5]; 11. 7-Troy Kingan [10]; 12. 9-Ryan Linder [3]

 

 

Byron Reed edges Craig Mintz for Attica All Star Victory Memorial Day weekend continues Sunday at Mansfield Motor Speedway

ATTICA, OH (May 26, 2017) - For the first time since 2013, and for the 11th time during his storied career, Monclova, Ohio’s Byron Reed is a main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, this time holding off Craig Mintz and DJ Foos at Attica Raceway Park to officially kick-off Memorial Day weekend. Reed, who started fifth on the feature grid, did not take command of the 40-lap program until lap 28, but swapped positions with Craig Mintz and Chris Andrews on multiple occasions until solidifying his place at the top of the running order. As an added note, it was Reed’s first Arctic Cat All Star victory at Attica Raceway Park since June 18, 2010, as well as his fifth overall.

“That’s what I love about Attica,” Reed explained in victory lane. “Especially when you get into these 40-lap races. I’m not sure I was the best car here tonight, but you just keep battling and battling and battling. Sometimes, things just go your way.”

Reed worked his way forward immediately, crossing under the flagstand for the first time fourth in the running order, ultimately moving ahead to take third on the following circuit. Three cautions before hitting double-digits on the lap counter kept the field stacked, allowing Reed and Craig Mintz, who was making his first start of the 2017 season, to race nose-to-tail with race leader Chris Andrews. Reed and Mintz continued to apply pressure on Andrews for the next 20 circuits, eventually intensifying as the trio of frontrunners reached the back of the field.

Despite Andrews scored as the leader during each of the initial takeover attempts, nearly a half-dozen lead changes would occur between laps 24 and 27, with Reed eventually coming out on top to officially lead lap 28. A final caution on lap 31 would stack the field one final time, but clean air and an open race track proved to be too beneficial Reed.

Mintz chased the familiar Crown Battery-backed No. 5 to the final checkers, followed by DJ Foos, Broc Martin and Stuart Brubaker. Andrews, who led the first 27 circuits before battling the remaining distance inside the top-three, slowed due to low fuel issues just before the finish and settled for seventh.

“I don’t know, but if nobody had fun watching that, then you need to find a different sport,” Craig Mintz explained, driver of the Ed Neumeister-owned No. 11N. “That was a great time tonight. Byron, Chris, DJ; those guys are all so much fun to race with and you can trust those guys. It’s fun, clean racing. When we all got into lap traffic, that was the most fun. That was probably the most fun I’ve had in a long time. I can’t thank Ed Neumeister enough for this opportunity. That whole crew really busted their butts tonight.”

“When you have the momentum, you do not want to let off,” Byron Reed said when discussing racing through traffic. “I’m sure you’ve heard the expression ‘my ass cheeks were starting to pucker.’ Things were getting pretty tight. I didn’t want to back off because I knew that was my chance; there was a small hole in traffic and I had to take it.”

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition will continue on Sunday evening, May 28, with the inaugural Memorial Classic at Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio. The state-of-the-art complex, recently transitioning back to a dirt facility for the first time since asphalt covered the half-mile in 1999, will host the Tony Stewart-owned organization for the first time since 1988; the first and only Arctic Cat All Star appearance during the 2017 season. “The Mouse” Kenny Jacobs is the all-time leading Arctic Cat All Star winner at Mansfield Motor Speedway, earning three main event victories between 1984 and 1988.

Mansfield Motor Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Sunday afternoon, May 28. Spectator gates will swing open at 4:00pm, followed by hot laps and qualifying time trials at 6, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Mansfield Motor Speedway live on the Web at www.mansfieldmotorspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park- Friday, May 26, 2017: Memorial Day Weekend Special EMi Driver’s Meeting: 48 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Broc Martin - 12.524 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Craig Mintz - 12.075 seconds Ford Performance Heat #1: Parker Price-Miller All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Byron Reed Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Broc Martin Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Stuart Brubaker Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Carson Macedo JE Pistons Dash #1: Stuart Brubaker Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Parker Price-Miller Classic Ink USA B-Main: Max Stambaugh Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Byron Reed MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Max Stambaugh [+5] Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms [6th] Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith [11th] Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh [16th] (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Group (A) 1. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 12.408; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller, 12.431; 3. 26-Tayler Malsam, 12.432; 4. 9M-Jordan Ryan, 12.568; 5. 59-Ryan Smith, 12.631; 6. 4-Brian Smith, 12.641; 7. 45-Trevor Baker, 12.666; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 12.859; 9. 5X-Justin Peck, 12.92; 10. 3G-Carson Macedo, 12.967; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.252; 12. 33-Brent Matus, 13.628

Group (B) 1. 23-DJ Foos, 12.241; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.289; 3. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.2891; 4. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.345; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.371; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston, 12.392; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.393; 8. 60-Jody Keegan, 12.501; 9. 45L-Brian Lay, 12.535; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik, 12.697; 11. 9X-Thomas Meseraull, 12.854; 12. 8J-Jess Stiger, 13.304

Group © 1. 11N-Craig Mintz, 12.075; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 12.388; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.3881; 4. 83M-Broc Martin, 12.404; 5. 99-Brady Bacon, 12.516; 6. 60K-Kory Crabtree, 12.6; 7. 7-Shawn Valenti, 12.668; 8. 13-Brandon Matus, 12.855; 9. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.023; 10. 9-Ryan Linder, 13.033; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell, 13.086; 12. 51-John Garvin, 13.274

Group (D) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.32; 2. 17-Caleb Helms, 12.363; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.486; 4. 35S-Stuart Brubaker, 12.526; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich, 12.543; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 12.583; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.839; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 13.009; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.047; 10. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.153; 11. 22M-Dan McCarron, 13.44; 12. 25M-Ken Mackey, 13.653

Heat #1 - Group (A) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [3]; 2. 9M-Jordan Ryan [1]; 3. 59-Ryan Smith [5]; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn [4]; 5. 4-Brian Smith [6]; 6. 5X-Justin Peck [9]; 7. 3G-Carson Macedo [10]; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard [11]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [12]; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison [8]; 11. 45-Trevor Baker [7]; 12. 26-Tayler Malsam [2]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5R-Byron Reed [1]; 2. 16-Chris Andrews [2]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [4]; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker [3]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs [5]; 6. 39-Spencer Bayston [6]; 7. 33M-Max Stambaugh [7]; 8. 9X-Thomas Meseraull [11]; 9. 60-Jody Keegan [8]; 10. 45L-Brian Lay [9]; 11. 8J-Jess Stiger [12]; 12. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [10]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 83M-Broc Martin [1]; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 3. 11N-Craig Mintz [4]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [3]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon [5]; 6. 7-Shawn Valenti [7]; 7. 60K-Kory Crabtree [6]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [9]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [11]; 11. 51-John Garvin [12]; 12. 9-Ryan Linder [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (10 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]; 3. 17-Caleb Helms [3]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo [2]; 5. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [9]; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich [5]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 9. 22M-Dan McCarron [11]; 10. 91-Cale Thomas [10]; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [7]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 2. 11N-Craig Mintz [3]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed [2]; 4. 83M-Broc Martin [4]; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 2-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 16-Chris Andrews [2]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [3]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 3G-Carson Macedo [2]; 2. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [6]; 3. 91-Cale Thomas [8]; 4. 5X-Justin Peck [1]; 5. 9-Ryan Linder [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [10]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [3]; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger [11]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [13]; 10. 22M-Dan McCarron [12]; 11. 9C-Roger Campbell [7]; 12. 49H-Bradley Howard [9]; 13. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 14. 25M-Ken Mackey [14]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer 1. 33M-Max Stambaugh [2]; 2. 45L-Brian Lay [5]; 3. 60-Jody Keegan [4]; 4. 5K-Adam Kekich [6]; 5. 60K-Kory Crabtree [7]; 6. 7-Shawn Valenti [9]; 7. 9X-Thomas Meseraull [12]; 8. 3G-Carson Macedo [15]; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki [16]; 10. 39-Spencer Bayston [1]; 11. 27Z-Sean Zemunik [10]; 12. 59N-Bryan Nuckles [11]; 13. 13-Brandon Matus [13]; 14. 26-Tayler Malsam [3]; 15. 45-Trevor Baker [8]; 16. 1080-Jordan Mackison [14]

A-Main (40 Laps) 1. 5R-Byron Reed [5]; 2. 11N-Craig Mintz [3]; 3. 23-DJ Foos [4]; 4. 83M-Broc Martin [7]; 5. 35S-Stuart Brubaker [1]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 7. 16-Chris Andrews [2]; 8. 9M-Jordan Ryan [9]; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs [15]; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker [10]; 11. 59-Ryan Smith [11]; 12. 68G-Tyler Gunn [12]; 13. 4-Brian Smith [16]; 14. 99-Brady Bacon [14]; 15. 7-Shawn Valenti [22]; 16. 33M-Max Stambaugh [21]; 17. 45L-Brian Lay [18]; 18. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [6]; 19. 60-Jody Keegan [19]; 20. 5K-Adam Kekich [20]; 21. 35-Tyler Esh [17]; 22. 95-Hunter Mackison [25]; 23. 9C-Roger Campbell [26]; 24. 60K-Kory Crabtree [23]; 25. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 26. 2-Parker Price-Miller [24] Lap Leaders: Chris Andrews [1-27]; Byron Reed [28-40]

**Travis Philo and Chad Kemenah each disqualified due to post-heat race altercation

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (May 26, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1570 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1476 3. Caleb Helms: 1470 4. Ryan Smith: 1412 5. Max Stambaugh: 1278 6. Tim Shaffer: 1254 7. T.J. Michael: 1218 8. Brandon Matus: 1136 9. Brent Matus: 1104 10. Brandon Spithaler: 1101

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars set for Memorial Day weekend shootout

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 24, 2017) - The month of May has been uneventful for Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, with Mother Nature’s stubbornness held mostly responsible. A complete washout in Western Pennsylvania on May 5-6, followed by three straight days of weather interference in the Upper Midwest on May 19-21, has left the Arctic Cat All Stars with zero main event starts during the month of May. But that is all about to change as “America’s Series” prepares to revisit parts of The Buckeye State for a Memorial Day weekend double.

Led by defending Series champion and current point leader, Chad Kemenah, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will visit Attica Raceway Park and Mansfield Motor Speedway during their holiday weekend tour of Ohio, beginning with a Friday night appearance at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on May 26. The Memorial Day weekend special will award a $5,000 top prize; the second of four Arctic Cat All Star appearances at the one-third mile, clay oval in 2017. Spencer Bayston is the most recent Attica Raceway Park winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition, holding off Cole Duncan and Tim Shaffer for a first-ever Series victory during the annual HD Supply Spring Nationals on April 15.

Mansfield Motor Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during the inaugural Memorial Classic on Sunday evening, May 28. The state-of-the-art complex, originally a dirt facility until converted to an asphalt surface in 1999, recently made the transformation back to dirt and will host the Arctic Cat All Stars for the first time since July 6, 1988. Mansfield Motor Speedway hosted “America’s Series” on 11 separate occasions before making the switch to asphalt, three of which conquered by National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, “The Mouse” Kenny Jacobs.

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah, pilot of the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/DKW Transport/No. 10H, holds the top spot in the championship standings with a 118-point advantage. Kemenah, a one-time winner thus far in 2017, has finished inside the top-ten during eight of 11 contested events, five resulting in top-five performances. The defending Arctic Cat All Star champion will hunt for Series victory number six at Attica Raceway Park on Friday evening, all while attempting to crack into the win column for the first time ever at Mansfield Motor Speedway.

Caleb Armstrong, a second year, full-time competitor with the Tony Stewart-owned organization, will attempt to use the holiday weekend to his advantage; working to chip away Kemenah’s impressive command at the top of the standings. The New Castle, Indiana, native currently finds himself second in the championship hunt, earning three top-five finishes on the season, qualifying for all 11 contested main events.

Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms will enter Memorial Day weekend third in the championship ranks with just 30 points separating himself and Armstrong. The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer currently round out the top-five, also separated by 30 markers.

Elida, Ohio’s Max Stambaugh, aboard the familiar Ray Marshall Motorsports/Buckeye Machine & Fabricators/No. 33M, leads the current Arctic Cat All Star Rookie of the Year chase. The former NRA “360” Sprint Invaders championship runner-up has one top-ten finish on the season, currently finds himself sixth in the overall championship standings, and has qualified for seven of 11 Arctic Cat All Star main events conducted thus far. There are 11 Rookie of the Year contenders on the road full-time with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2017.

Attica Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:30pm on Friday, May 26, with main gates to follow at 4. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:45pm, sharp. Mansfield Motor Speedway will swing open pit doors at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 28. Spectator gates will open at 4:00pm, with qualifying to follow at 6:15pm. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit each facility live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com and www.mansfieldmotorspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (May 24, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1480 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1362 3. Caleb Helms: 1332 4. Ryan Smith: 1284 5. Tim Shaffer: 1254 6. Max Stambaugh: 1160 7. T.J. Michael: 1128 8. Brandon Matus: 1046 9. Greg Hodnett: 1016 10. Brent Matus: 1014

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Inclement weather forces Arctic Cat All Stars to postpone Wilmot appearance

WILMOT, WI (May 20, 2017) - For the second time in as many days, Mother Nature erases any potential for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, this time forcing the cancellation of the Saturday night visit to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Wet weather on Friday afternoon mixed with additional heavy rains on Saturday morning forced officials to pull the plug. All involved are now looking for a suitable rain date.

“It was just too much rain for the facility to handle,” Don Grabey explained, Arctic Cat All Stars Series Director. “A lot of rain fell on the area on Friday, and the additional rainfall today isn’t going to give us enough drying time to have a shot at making this program work. We are all looking for a suitable rain date. We hope to know more soon.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now switch gears and turn their focus toward competition at the Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Sunday, May 21. The Arctic Cat All Star / IRA Sprint Car Series co-sanctioned program will be a first-ever at the one-third mile dirt oval. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 2:00pm on Sunday afternoon, followed by a mandatory drivers meeting at 4:30pm and hot laps at 5:30pm. Those seeking additional information should visit Angell Park Speedway live on the Web at www.angellparkspeedway.net.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Hard rain ends Arctic Cat All Star visit to Kokomo Speedway Event postponed until Friday, June 30

KOKOMO, IN (May 19, 2017) - Periods of hard rain throughout the late morning hours into the afternoon forced Kokomo Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials to postpone Friday night’s return to Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana. The worst of the wet weather moved into the Kokomo area just after 1:30pm, soaking an already saturated facility. The event will be made up on Friday, June 30, and will still feature the nation’s elite including Tony Stewart.

“Unfortunately, the weather is not going to cooperate today,” Don Grabey explained, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Series Director. “We held out as long as we could. With so much of the facility extremely saturated from the weather, especially the pit area, we felt the best situation was to move the event to a solid date. We have more weather in the forecast for later this evening, so that doesn’t help our cause.”

Those who purchased advance tickets online for the Arctic Cat All Star return to Kokomo Speedway may use that ticket toward the rescheduled program on June 30. For more information, please visit Kokomo Speedway online at www.kokomospeedway.net.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition will continue on Saturday evening, May 20, at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin; the first of two Arctic Cat All Star/IRA co-sanctioned events in The Badger State this weekend. “America’s Series” last visited the southern Wisconsin venue on May 21, 2016. Pittsburgh’s own Danny Holtgraver scored the $5,000 payday, holding off Sheldon Haudenschild and Dale Blaney at the final checkers.

Wilmot Raceway will open pit gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, May 20. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Wilmot Raceway live on the Web at www.wilmotraceway.com.

About Indianapolis Motor Speedway: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world's largest spectator sporting facility, has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since opening in 1909. In 2017, IMS will host the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, the world's largest single-day annual sporting event. Living up to its reputation as a bucket list sporting venue, throughout the upcoming season IMS will host the stars of the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. Head to IMS.com for a full list of dates and ticket purchase options.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Stars ready for weekend road trip to Indiana and Wisconsin

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 17, 2017) - After a two-week hiatus, one of which the result of wet weather and unseasonably cold temperatures in Western Pennsylvania, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition this Friday through Sunday, this time visiting an area just north of Series headquarters in Indianapolis, followed by a two-night stay in The Badger State. “America’s Series” will invade three dirt ovals in three days during their upcoming travels, also battling head-to-head with one of the Upper Midwest’s most competitive sprint car sanctioning bodies. Action is set to open on Friday evening, May 19, at the Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana; the first and only Arctic Cat All Star appearance in The Hoosier State this season.

Friday’s Kokomo Speedway visit, the 25th in Series history made possible by Ford Performance, will feature many of the nation’s elite open wheel competitors, one being Arctic Cat All Star owner and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Tony Stewart. Smoke will join the traveling band of Arctic Cat All Stars during all three weekend programs, searching for his first Series win since 2012.

In addition, competitors in action at the Kokomo quarter-mile will have the opportunity to participate in the #FastFridayBonus contingency award program on behalf of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Drivers who participate will battle for multiple money bonuses with the total value reaching $1,000.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions last visited Kokomo Speedway on July 23, 2016. California native Rico Abreu earned high honors, scoring the Dirt Classic Indiana victory worth $12,500 over Jamie Veal and Chad Kemenah. Abreu will look to defend his trip to Kokomo Speedway victory lane on Friday evening.

Once competition in The Hoosier State is complete, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will set the compass due north and venture beyond Chicago just across the Illinois/Wisconsin state line where back-to-back events await in The Badger State. Scheduled to invade Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, respectively, Arctic Cat All Star competitors will battle head-to-head with those of the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Outlaw Sprint Series during their visits to Wilmot and Sun Prairie. The Arctic Cat All Star/IRA co-sanctioned programs will each award $5,000 top prizes, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship. Much like Kokomo Speedway, the Arctic Cat All Star visit to southern Wisconsin will be a first and only occurrence in 2017, with Angell Park Speedway hosting the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the first time in Series history.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver is the last to visit Wilmot Raceway victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star competition, earning the victory nearly one year ago on May 21 aboard the Pete Grove-owned No. 70. “Downtown” started second on the feature grid, ultimately holding off Sheldon Haudenschild and Dale Blaney at the final checkers.

Five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah will lead the Series charge into Kokomo Speedway on Friday afternoon. The pilot of the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/DKW Transport/No. 10H sits on top of the championship standings with a demanding 118 point advantage. Kemenah, who owns one victory on the season, has finished inside the top-ten during eight of the 11 contested Arctic Cat All Star programs.

New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong, a second year Arctic Cat All Star competitor who missed a portion of 2016 due to an injury, sits behind Kemenah in the championship standings, earning five top-ten finishes thus far in 2017, three of which inside the top-five. Caleb Helms will enter the Indiana/Wisconsin road trip third in the title chase, followed by Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer.

“Mad Max” Stambaugh, a former two-time NRA “360” Sprint Invaders championship runner-up, leads the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year standings entering the three-race swing through the Upper Midwest. The pilot of the familiar Ray Marshall Motorsports entry has earned one top-ten finish in seven main event starts, currently sixth in the overall championship standings out of 17 full-time followers.

Kokomo Speedway will open main gates and pit gates at 3:00pm on Friday, May 19. Hot laps are expected to hit the speedway at 6:45pm with racing to follow. Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway will each open pit gates at 3:00pm, hot laps following at 6:30pm. Those seeking additional news and notes, including ticket prices and reserved seat information, should stay tuned online at www.kokomospeedway.net, www.wilmotraceway.com and angellparkspeedway.net, as well as on all of the available social media networks.

About Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world's largest spectator sporting facility, has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since opening in 1909. In 2017, IMS will host the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, the world's largest single-day annual sporting event. Living up to its reputation as a bucket list sporting venue, throughout the upcoming season IMS will host the stars of the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. Head to IMS.com for a full list of dates and ticket purchase options.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions partner with Indianapolis Motor Speedway for contingency program at Kokomo Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 17, 2017) - When the historical “Month of May” descends upon Indiana, the legendary Indianapolis 500 and Sprint Car racing are cast onto the worldwide stage. This year’s showcase of speed will carry an unusual twist that will offer race fans from across the globe the chance to experience the best of both racing worlds, pavement and dirt, as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Series (ASCoC) have teamed up for a doubleheader highlighting Fast Friday, the kickoff to Pole Weekend for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 and the only Indiana appearance for the ASCoC this season, on May 19th, at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway.

Working with IMS President, Doug Boles, to create the IMS Bonus Challenge for the Kokomo event, the ASCoC will offer free pit pass upgrades at Kokomo Speedway to any fans presenting Verizon IndyCar Series Pole Weekend tickets for the Indianapolis 500. In addition, full-time ASCoC competitors signed-in for competition at Kokomo Speedway on May 19 will be given the option to display the iconic IMS Wing & Wheel decal on their cars in exchange for eligibility for contingency awards during the event. The IMS Bonus Challenge will award the highest finishing eligible car in the Feature event $500, with second-place awarded an additional $200. The evening’s fastest qualifier will receive a $100 bonus, as will the evening’s hard charger and B-main event winners.

“Short-track racing is the heartbeat of racing in America and Tony Stewart and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Series brings the excitement of wheel-to-wheel action to some of the best short tracks in the country,” said Doug Boles, President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “We are proud to partner with Tony and the All Stars at one of the best dirt-tracks in the country, Kokomo Speedway, and provide race fans the speed of Indy 500’s Fast Friday in the day followed by thrill of winged sprint cars in the evening.”

The one-night All Star return to Kokomo Speedway will be the first of three events on the weekend schedule for the ASCoC, continuing with action on Saturday and Sunday in Wilmot and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. A full program will be on the Kokomo agenda, complete with qualifying time trials and heat race competition, headlined with a $5,000-to-win main event. The USAC SpeeD2 Midgets will also be on the evening card, creating a “must-see” experience for any open wheel enthusiast.

In addition, fans will have an opportunity to participate in a closed autograph session featuring Tony Stewart. The first 150 fans to purchase advance tickets online will have the opportunity to participate in the pre-race autograph session scheduled for 5:00 pm at Tony Stewart’s merchandise trailer just outside of the main gates. Those who purchase an online ticket and qualify for the closed autograph session will be notified with additional information via email closer to the event. The event will mark Stewart’s only Winged Sprint Car appearance of 2017 in his home state of Indiana and his first visit to Kokomo Speedway since 2013.

Those who would like to purchase advance tickets for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions invasion of Kokomo Speedway on May 19 can do so by visiting: http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1528. General Admission: $25; Reserved Seating (top ten rows of main grandstand): $30; Children 10 years and younger will be admitted into general admission for free. All tickets will also be available at the track on the day of the event. Pit Passes: $35, with fans presenting Indianapolis 500 Pole Weekend tickets receiving a free pit pass upgrade.

About Indianapolis Motor Speedway: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world's largest spectator sporting facility, has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since opening in 1909. In 2017, IMS will host the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, the world's largest single-day annual sporting event. Living up to its reputation as a bucket list sporting venue, throughout the upcoming season IMS will host the stars of the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. Head to IMS.com for a full list of dates and ticket purchase options.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star weekend at Lernerville and Mercer rescheduled for June 2-3

SARVER, PA (May 4, 2017) - With wet weather and unseasonably cold temperatures in the forecast for the entire upcoming weekend, Lernerville Speedway, Mercer Raceway Park and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials have decided to postpone the Arctic Cat All Star visit to Western Pennsylvania until Friday and Saturday, June 2-3.

“Due to impending weather conditions, we’ve decided to postpone our Friday night program featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions,” said Tim Tomson, Lernerville Speedway General Manager. “We are looking out for the safety of our competitors, as well as the fans. We hope to see everyone next month.”

As originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will host two, full programs awarding $5,000 each during their weekend trip to The Keystone State, kicking-off the two-race slate with a visit to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver on Friday, June 2, followed by an appearance at Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer on Saturday, June 3. It will be the first and only Arctic Cat All Star visits to Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park in 2017.

“I think rescheduling the weekend is the best case scenario for all involved,” Eric Williams explained, promoter of Mercer Raceway Park. “It is not in our best interest to fight the weather. It was best for both tracks to move the entire weekend and hope for more seasonable conditions. This will also give our fans an opportunity to make other plans this weekend, while arranging plans to attend our All Star show next month.”

The Western Pennsylvania doubleheader will activate a busy month of June for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, concluding with Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

“We hate to have weather interfere with our schedule,” said Don Grabey, Arctic Cat All Star Series Director. “Unfortunately, the upcoming weather front seems to be inevitable. We’re all excited to have the opportunity to come back to Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park in a few weeks.”

Additional news and notes regarding the events will be posted in the near future. Stay tuned online at www.lernerville.com and www.mercerracewaypark.com for information pertaining to gate times and ticket prices.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Trey Starks earns Roy Morral Tribute for first ever Arctic Cat All Star victory

BEDFORD, PA (April 30, 2017) - For the first time in his young career, Trey Starks is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner, outrunning Dale Blaney and Lucas Wolfe for the Roy Morral Tribute title at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Starks, pilot of the Scott Gobrecht-owned/Textron Off Road/No. 44, took command officially on lap three and never looked back, crossing under the final checkers 2.2 seconds ahead of the competition. The $5,000 victory was Starks’ first in Central Pennsylvania.

“I don’t even know what to say right now. This is amazing,” Trey Starks said in victory lane. “This is such a humbling sport. We finished 18th last night at Lincoln Speedway, and now we are in victory lane with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. This is a dream come true.”

Pole sitter Lucas Wolfe and New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong led the 26 starters to green on Sunday night at Bedford Speedway. Wolfe grabbed the early advantage and led the first two circuits before the main event’s first caution appeared on lap three. It was on the restart when Trey Starks made his bid for the top spot, driving under Lucas Wolfe to officially take command for the first time.

A pair of cautions on lap six, one of which resulting in red flag conditions, halted the field once again, but neither created any distraction for Starks. The Puyallup, Washington, native brought the field back to life and returned to a demanding lead, eventually reaching the tail of the field just before the midpoint of the 25-lap program.

While Starks ran away in traffic, a battle for the second position soon commenced between Lucas Wolfe and Dale Blaney. Blaney, who started sixth on the main event grid, chased Wolfe nearly nose-to-tail in traffic for five circuits, eventually taking away the runner-up spot on lap 20. Despite Blaney’s attempt to chase down the top spot, Starks’ lead had increased to nearly four seconds, only cutting the advantage to just over two seconds by the time the final checkers flew. Lucas Wolfe held on to finish third aboard the Mike Barshinger-owned/No. 24, followed by Tim Shaffer and Johnstown’s Dan Shetler.

“When you’re out in front like that, especially ahead of a guy like Dale Blaney, every move in traffic is probably the wrong move,” Trey Starks explained. “I was just trying to get through traffic as quickly as I could. We’ve been having such a tough start to the year. I’m so glad to get one for my team.”

With three rounds of Central Pennsylvania competition complete, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will move forward and continue their 2017 campaign with a return to The Keystone State, this time spending a weekend on the western edge of Pennsylvania with visits to Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, respectively. “America’s Series” will visit Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park only once in 2017, each awarding $5,000 top prizes.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park should visit each facility live on the Web at www.lernerville.com and www.mercerracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway - Sunday, April 30, 2017:
Roy Morral Tribute
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dan Shetler - 17.958 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 18.141 seconds (2nd Quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Dan Shetler
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lucas Wolfe
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Logan Wagner
Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Trey Starks
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: N/A
JE Pistons Dash #1: Lucas Wolfe
Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Caleb Armstrong
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Carl Bowser
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (4th)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Tyler Esh (+7)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dan Shetler
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Greg Hodnett
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Brandon Spithaler
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

Group (A)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 18.141; 2. 11-TJ Stutts, 18.158; 3. 8-Billy Dietrich, 18.258; 4. 7K-Dan Shetler, 18.299; 5. 19-Cale Grubb, 18.589; 6. OO-Dane Lorenc, 18.816; 7. 13-Brandon Matus, 19.029; 8. 17G-George Streaker, 99.004; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 99.008

Group (B)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 18.22; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 18.314; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 18.324; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan, 18.384; 5. 98-Carl Bowser, 18.572; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 18.665; 7. 55-Mike Wagner, 18.674; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 18.793; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison, 19.269

Group (C)
1. 17-Caleb Helms, 18.347; 2. 94-Ryan Smith, 18.398; 3. 7W-Logan Wagner, 18.655; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 18.804; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard, 18.82; 6. 40-George Hobaugh, 18.856; 7. 9-Ryan Linder, 19.04; 8. 51-John Garvin, 19.462; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 19.473

Group (D)
1. 1Z-Dale Blaney, 18.044; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 18.295; 3. 44-Trey Starks, 18.307; 4. 17b-Josh Baughman, 18.596; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett, 18.771; 6. 8M-TJ Michael, 18.868; 7. M1-Mark Smith, 18.915; 8. 14-Coleman Gulick, 19.084; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 19.169

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7K-Dan Shetler [1]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 3. 8-Billy Dietrich [2]; 4. 11-TJ Stutts [3]; 5. OO-Dane Lorenc [6]; 6. 13-Brandon Matus [7]; 7. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 8. 19-Cale Grubb [5]; 9. 17G-George Streaker [8]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 24-Lucas Wolfe [2]; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan [1]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [4]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh [8]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [6]; 7. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 8. 55-Mike Wagner [7]; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison [9]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 7W-Logan Wagner [2]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith [3]; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 5. 40-George Hobaugh [6]; 6. 51-John Garvin [8]; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 8. 9-Ryan Linder [7]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer
1. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 2. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 17B-Josh Baughman [1]; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 6. M1-Mark Smith [7]; 7. 14-Coleman Gulick [8]; 8. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]

Dash #1 (4 Laps)
1. 24-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 2. 44-Trey Starks [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [4]; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan [3]; 5. 11-TJ Stutts [5]

Dash #2 (4 Laps)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [1]; 2. 7K-Dan Shetler [2]; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney [3]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [4]; 5. 7W-Logan Wagner [5]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer
1. 98-Carl Bowser [1]; 2. 55-Mike Wagner [4]; 3. M1-Mark Smith [7]; 4. 35-Tyler Esh [3]; 5. 8M-TJ Michael [6]; 6. 14-Coleman Gulick [10]; 7. 9C-Roger Campbell [11]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [15]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [5]; 10. 13-Brandon Matus [8]; 11. 51-John Garvin [13]; 12. 9-Ryan Linder [9]; 13. 1080-Jordan Mackison [14]; 14. 19-Cale Grubb [2]; 15. 95-Hunter Mackison [12]

A-Main (25 Laps)
1. 44-Trey Starks [3]; 2. 1Z-Dale Blaney [6]; 3. 24-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer [5]; 5. 7K-Dan Shetler [4]; 6. 22C-Cole Duncan [7]; 7. 17-Caleb Helms [8]; 8. 17B-Josh Baughman [15]; 9. 8-Billy Dietrich [11]; 10. 27-Greg Hodnett [17]; 11. M1-Mark Smith [23]; 12. 7W-Logan Wagner [10]; 13. 33M-Max Stambaugh [18]; 14. 55-Mike Wagner [22]; 15. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 16. 98-Carl Bowser [21]; 17. 35-Tyler Esh [24]; 18. 10H-Chad Kemenah [14]; 19. 1080-Jordan Mackison [25]; 20. 9C-Roger Campbell [26]; 21. OO-Dane Lorenc [19]; 22. 40-George Hobaugh [20]; 23. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 24. 48-Danny Dietrich [12]; 25. 11-TJ Stutts [9]; 26. 94-Ryan Smith [13] Lap Leaders: Lucas Wolfe [1-2]; Trey Starks [3-25]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (April 30, 2017):
1. Chad Kemenah: 1480
2. Caleb Armstrong: 1362
3. Caleb Helms: 1332
4. Ryan Smith: 1284
5. Tim Shaffer: 1254
6. Max Stambaugh: 1160
7. T.J. Michael: 1128
8. Brandon Matus: 1046
9. Greg Hodnett: 1016
10. Brent Matus: 1014

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Lance Dewease goes wire-to-wire for Keith Kauffman Classic victory at Port Royal Speedway

PORT ROYAL, PA (April 29, 2017) - For the second time in as many nights, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania’s Lance Dewease is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner in Central Pennsylvania, this time dominating feature action from the front row to score the second annual Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway. The victory, the 33rd Arctic Cat All Star win of Dewease’s career and his sixth at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” was conducted in near-record fashion, crossing under the final checkers 6.748 seconds ahead of the field, lapping up to eleventh place during the ten minute, non-stop 30-lapper.

“These guys work so hard,” said Lance Dewease about the Don Kreitz-owned/Schannauer Plumbing & Heating/RVWorkshop.com/No. 69K operation. “That’s why we run such a limited schedule. That allows my guys enough time to look over everything and make sure we’re ready to go for the next race. The track was great tonight. Hats off to everyone here at Port Royal Speedway. It’s a dream to drive for this team.”

Lance Dewease started from the pole position and wasted no time gaining the early advantage, crossing under the flagstand for the first time by a margin of 2.2 seconds ahead of Ryan Smith and Blane Heimbach. Even with traffic coming into play by lap six, Dewease still managed to keep positive momentum, extending his lead to nearly four seconds at halfway. Meanwhile, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney charged forward from the outside of row three to third by lap ten, falling in line behind Ryan Smith and Lance Dewease.

Despite two hiccups, making contact with the inside retaining wall, as well as making contact with Doug Esh during an attempt to put “The Hammer” a lap down, Dewease drove on to score the $5,000 payday with no challenges, followed at the finish by Ryan Smith, Dale Blaney, Dylan Cisney, and Blane Heimbach. The victory was number 101 for Lance Dewease at Port Royal Speedway.

“Finishing second to these guys is like a win for us,” Ryan Smith said. “I can’t thank my team enough for what they do for me. Hopefully we can get a win soon and get the monkey off of our back.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their first Central Pennsylvania swing of 2017 with a visit to the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford on Sunday evening, April 30. Honoring the former Bedford Speedway promoter and Central Pennsylvania car owner, the Roy Morral Tribute will headline competition at the Bedford half-mile; the first of two Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions appearances in Bedford, Pennsylvania, in 2017.

Five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah is the most recent winner at Bedford Speedway during Series competition, holding back Greg Hodnett and Cap Henry at the final checkers for a $5,000 payday.

Bedford Speedway officials will open pit gates at 4:00pm on Sunday, April 30. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30pm, followed by hot laps at 6:00pm. Fans who can not attend the Roy Morral Tribute are invited to watch online via www.speedshifttv.com. Speed Shift TV will be hosting a pay-per-view internet broadcast which is available for purchase starting at $24.95. Visit Speed Shift TV online for more information.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Saturday, April 29, 2017: Keith Kauffman Classic EMi Driver’s Meeting: 42 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Mike Wagner - 17.513 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ryan Smith - 17.646 seconds (2nd Quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Dylan Cisney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Steve Buckwalter Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Brandon Spithaler JE Pistons Dash #1: Lance Dewease Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Blane Heimbach Classic Ink USA B-Main: Aaron Ott Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Armstrong (+5) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Steve Buckwalter (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Mike Wagner Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Greg Hodnett (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying:

Group (A)

1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 18.036; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 18.238; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney, 18.325; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett, 18.346; 5. 10-Tyler Bear, 18.621; 6. 98-Carl Bowser, 18.768; 7. M1-Mark Smith, 18.804; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore, 18.824; 9. 33S-Curt Stroup, 18.952; 10. 13-Brandon Matus, 19.036; 11. 8M-TJ Michael, 19.258

Group (B)

1. 94-Ryan Smith, 17.646; 2. 1Z-Dale Blaney, 17.79; 3. 12-Blane Heimbach, 17.962; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 18.384; 5. 44-Joey Hershey, 18.609; 6. 51-John Garvin, 18.668; 7. OO-Dane Lorenc, 18.84; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 19.056; 9. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 19.387; 10. 98T-Joe Trenca, 19.81; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 20.396

Group (C) 1. 14-Tony Stewart, 18.048; 2. 11-TJ Stutts, 18.191; 3. 17-Caleb Helms, 18.213; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 18.386; 5. 47K-Kody Lehman, 18.467; 6. 17B-Josh Baughman, 18.551; 7. 35-Tyler Esh, 18.877; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 18.963; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 19.092; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard, 19.37

Group (D) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 17.559; 2. 55-Mike Wagner, 17.77; 3. 7W-Logan Wagner, 17.873; 4. 38-Steve Buckwalter, 18.015; 5. 25-Aaron Ott, 18.264; 6. 20-Ryan Taylor, 18.306; 7. O7-Doug Esh, 18.394; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison, 19.069; 9. 33-Brent Matus, 19.354; 10. 9-Ryan Linder, 99.42

Heat #1 - Group (A) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 5-Dylan Cisney [2]; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [3]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 5. 10-Tyler Bear [5]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [6]; 7. M1-Mark Smith [7]; 8. 33S-Curt Stroup [9]; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore [8]; 10. 8M-TJ Michael [11]; 11. 13-Brandon Matus [10]

Heat #2 - Group (B) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 1Z-Dale Blaney [3]; 2. 12-Blane Heimbach [2]; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh [1]; 4. 94-Ryan Smith [4]; 5. 44-Joey Hershey [5]; 6. 51-John Garvin [6]; 7. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]; 8. OO-Dane Lorenc [7]; 9. 98T-Joe Trenca [10]; 10. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [9]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [11]

Heat #3 - Group (C) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah [1]; 2. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 3. 11-TJ Stutts [3]; 4. 47K-Kody Lehman [5]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [4]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [8]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 8. 17B-Josh Baughman [6]; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard [10]

Heat #4 - Group (D) (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 38-Steve Buckwalter [1]; 2. 55-Mike Wagner [3]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 7W-Logan Wagner [2]; 5. O7-Doug Esh [7]; 6. 20-Ryan Taylor [6]; 7. 25-Aaron Ott [5]; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison [8]; 9. 33-Brent Matus [9]; 10. 9-Ryan Linder [10]

Dash #1 (4 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 2. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 4. 17-Caleb Helms [2]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [4]

Dash #2 (4 Laps) 1. 12-Blane Heimbach [1]; 2. 38-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney [5]; 4. 55-Mike Wagner [3]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah [4]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 2. 98T-Joe Trenca [8]; 3. 9C-Roger Campbell [3]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael [4]; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard [6]; 6. 33-Brent Matus [5]; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison [2]; 8. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer [7]; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison [9]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 25-Aaron Ott [1]; 2. 20-Ryan Taylor [2]; 3. 33S-Curt Stroup [10]; 4. 98-Carl Bowser [5]; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [11]; 6. 17B-Josh Baughman [3]; 7. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 8. 51-John Garvin [4]; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore [7]; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13]; 11. 98T-Joe Trenca [14]; 12. 13-Brandon Matus [12]; 13. OO-Dane Lorenc [8]; 14. M1-Mark Smith [6]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [1]; 2. 94-Ryan Smith [3]; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney [6]; 4. 5-Dylan Cisney [5]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach [2]; 6. 38-Steve Buckwalter [4]; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah [10]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9]; 9. 11-TJ Stutts [11]; 10. 55-Mike Wagner [8]; 11. 25-Aaron Ott [21]; 12. 49X-Tim Shaffer [12]; 13. O7-Doug Esh [18]; 14. 17-Caleb Helms [7]; 15. 27-Greg Hodnett [15]; 16. 20-Ryan Taylor [22]; 17. 7W-Logan Wagner [14]; 18. 14-Tony Stewart [17]; 19. 33M-Max Stambaugh [13]; 20. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [25]; 21. 47K-Kody Lehman [16]; 22. 98-Carl Bowser [24]; 23. 44-Joey Hershey [19]; 24. 33S-Curt Stroup [23]; 25. 8M-TJ Michael [27]; 26. 10-Tyler Bear [20]; 27. 98T-Joe Trenca [26] Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease: [1-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (April 29, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1366 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1256 3. Caleb Helms: 1196 4. Ryan Smith: 1182 5. Tim Shaffer: 1112 6. T.J. Michael: 1038 7. Max Stambaugh: 1034 8. Brandon Matus: 956 9. Brent Matus: 924 10. John Garvin: 914

 

 

Lance Dewease outduels Freddie Rahmer for Hinnershitz Memorial title at Williams Grove Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, PA (April 28, 2017) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions launched their first Central Pennsylvania swing of the 2017 season in fantastic fashion on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway, putting on a show for “Pennsylvania Posse” fans in the form of a Lance Dewease and Freddie Rahmer duel for the 2017 Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial worth $5,000.

Despite periods of pressure from Rahmer, as well as a near-disastrous run-in with traffic, Dewease, pilot of the Don Kreitz-owned/Schannauer Plumbing & Heating/RVWorkshop.com/No. 69K, held on to claim the 30-lap program; his sixth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory at Williams Grove Speedway and the 32nd Series win of his storied career. Freddie Rahmer crossed under the final checkers second in the running order, followed by Tim Shaffer, Aaron Ott and Danny Dietrich.

“We are really happy with this,” Lance Dewease explained in victory lane. “Davey [Brown] and Don [Kreitz] work really hard every week. They worked all winter to try and get us to qualify a little bit better. This car is a little different than what we had last year, so it has a little bit of a different feel. This is only our third race of the year. We’re not where we need to be yet, but we are getting close.”

Lance Dewease started fourth on the main event grid, driving to second by the completion of lap one, eventually making his first bid for the top spot on lap five. The Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, native took command officially on lap six, driving by the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer with a move on the bottom of the speedway.

Despite Dewease’s initial ability to drive away from the rest of the field, Freddie Rahmer, who followed Lance Dewease around Tim Shaffer to take the runner-up position on lap 10, never lost sight of the familiar No. 69K. The pair were only separated by .6 seconds when the first and only caution appeared on lap 17.

Green flag conditions soon resumed with Dewease extending a slight advantage once again, stretching to a near-two second lead even after catching the back of the running order. Using traffic to his advantage, Freddie Rahmer was able to shrink Dewease’s command to less than a second, ultimately driving to the back bumper of the No. 69K by lap 28.

With traffic an obvious obstacle for Dewease when entering turn one on the final circuit, Rahmer attempted to drive around the Central Pennsylvania veteran, as well as the lapped car of Anthony Macri. All three nearly made contact, with Dewease barely sneaking beyond Macri on the bottom of the speedway. Dewease’s bold move sealed the deal, driving on to score his first Arctic Cat All Star victory of the 2017 season by .814 seconds.

“Freddie [Rahmer] hauled it in there pretty hard like he’s supposed to,” Dewease explained. “He’s not here to run second. Macri slipped up just a little and I was able to jam it in there. Fortunately, I was able to get by. That allowed us to hold off Freddie for the last lap. He’s been good all night. He’s turning into a pretty good racer.”

“This is their race track, for sure,” Freddie Rahmer said about Lance Dewease and his team. “I was just trying to go where Lance wasn’t. I think if he wouldn’t have snuck by Macri, we may have had enough to beat him. We were right there with him, so I’m pretty happy about that.”

Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their first Central Pennsylvania swing of 2017 with a trip to the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Saturday evening, April 29. Honoring the facility’s all-time winningest competitor, the Keith Kauffman Classic will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star program, going 30 laps in distance and awarding a $5,000 top prize. Dale Blaney is the defending Keith Kauffman Classic winner, holding off eventual Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah and Greg Hodnett for the four-figure payday.

The season’s first Arctic Cat All Star swing through Central Pennsylvania will come to a close on Sunday evening, April 30, with the Roy Morral Tribute at Bedford Speedway in Bedford.

For those who can not attend Port Royal Speedway, fans are invited to tune-in at www.speedshifttv.com. A live pay-per-view broadcast featuring the entire Keith Kauffman Classic program will be available for purchase.

Port Royal Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 29. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30pm, followed by hot laps at 6:10. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Port Royal Speedway live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - Friday, April 28, 2017: Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial EMi Driver’s Meeting: 45 State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Lance Dewease - 16.354 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 16.692 seconds (3rd Quick) Ford Performance Heat #1: Freddie Rahmer All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brian Montieth Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lucas Wolfe Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Tony Stewart Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts C-Main: Rodney Westhafer JE Pistons Dash #1: Tim Shaffer Kistler Racing Products Dash #2: Freddie Rahmer Classic Ink USA B-Main: Steve Buckwalter Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Matt Campbell (+4) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Tony Stewart Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying - 1. 69K-Lance Dewease, 16.446; 2. 51R-Freddie Rahmer, 16.681; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer, 16.692; 4. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.819; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.859; 6. O7-Doug Esh, 16.896; 7. 38-Steve Buckwalter, 16.958; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.081; 9. 98-Carl Bowser, 17.083; 10. 8M-TJ Michael, 17.15; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.261; 12. 33M-Max Stambaugh, 17.424

Group (B) 1. 11-TJ Stutts, 16.866; 2. 25-Aaron Ott, 16.887; 3. 1W-Eric Tomecek, 16.984; 4. 21-Brian Montieth, 17.097; 5. 88-Brandon Rahmer, 17.162; 6. 17-Caleb Helms, 17.167; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison, 17.272; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.506; 9. 9-Ryan Linder, 17.859; 10. 13-Brandon Matus, 17.956; 11. 33-Brent Matus, 18.487

Group (C) 1. 44S-Trey Starks, 16.757; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 16.93; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.967; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe, 16.993; 5. M1-Mark Smith, 17.261; 6. 47K-Kody Lehman, 17.332; 7. 87-Alan Krimes, 17.359; 8. 75-Frankie Herr, 17.413; 9. 44W-Rodney Westhafer, 17.521; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard, 17.746; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker, 18.125

Group (D) 1. 1Z-Dale Blaney, 16.955; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.971; 3. 39-Cory Haas, 17.029; 4. 14-Tony Stewart, 17.105; 5. OO-Dane Lorenc, 17.282; 6. 35-Tyler Esh, 17.313; 7. 39M-Anthony Macri, 17.313; 8. 16-Matt Campbell, 17.362; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell, 17.861; 10. 51-John Garvin, 18.115; 11. C4-Jim Shuster, 18.117

Heat #1 - (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [3]; 2. 49X-Tim Shaffer [2]; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 4. 94-Ryan Smith [1]; 5. O7-Doug Esh [6]; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett [5]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8]; 8. 38-Steve Buckwalter [7]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [10]; 10. 98-Carl Bowser [9]; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison [11]; 12. 33M-Max Stambaugh [12]

Heat #2 - (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 21-Brian Montieth [1]; 2. 25-Aaron Ott [3]; 3. 11-TJ Stutts [4]; 4. 88-Brandon Rahmer [5]; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison [7]; 6. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 7. 13-Brandon Matus [10]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [11]; 9. 1W-Eric Tomecek [2]; 10. 9-Ryan Linder [9]; 11. 22-Brandon Spithaler [8]

Heat #3 - (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 24-Lucas Wolfe [1]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [2]; 4. 44S-Trey Starks [4]; 5. M1-Mark Smith [5]; 6. 87-Alan Krimes [7]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman [6]; 8. 75-Frankie Herr [8]; 9. 12W-Troy Fraker [11]; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard [10]; 11. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [9]

Heat #4 - (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 39-Cory Haas [2]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah [3]; 4. 1Z-Dale Blaney [4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri [6]; 6. 35-Tyler Esh [7]; 7. 16-Matt Campbell [8]; 8. 51-John Garvin [10]; 9. C4-Jim Shuster [11]; 10. 9C-Roger Campbell [9]; 11. OO-Dane Lorenc [5]

Dash #1 - (4 Laps) 1. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 25-Aaron Ott [2]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich [3]; 4. 21-Brian Montieth [4]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [5]

Dash #2 - (4 Laps) 1. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease [3]; 3. 44S-Trey Starks [1]; 4. 24-Lucas Wolfe [4]; 5. 39-Cory Haas [5]

C-Main (10 Laps) - Top 2 Transfer 1. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [2]; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler [1]; 3. 13-Brandon Matus [6]; 4. 9C-Roger Campbell [5]; 5. C4-Jim Shuster [8]; 6. 51-John Garvin [7]; 7. 12W-Troy Fraker [9]; 8. 33-Brent Matus [10]; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard [3]; 10. 9-Ryan Linder [4]; 11. 1W-Eric Tomecek [11]

B-Main (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer 1. 38-Steve Buckwalter [2]; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett [1]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [3]; 4. 87-Alan Krimes [11]; 5. 17-Caleb Helms [6]; 6. 98-Carl Bowser [4]; 7. 47K-Kody Lehman [10]; 8. 16-Matt Campbell [12]; 9. 8M-TJ Michael [5]; 10. 35-Tyler Esh [9]; 11. 44W-Rodney Westhafer [15]; 12. 75-Frankie Herr [13]; 13. 1080-Jordan Mackison [7]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [16]; 15. OO-Dane Lorenc [8]; 16. 33M-Max Stambaugh [14]

A-Main (30 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [4]; 2. 51R-Freddie Rahmer [2]; 3. 49X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 4. 25-Aaron Ott [3]; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich [5]; 6. 44S-Trey Starks [6]; 7. 21-Brian Montieth [7]; 8. 24-Lucas Wolfe [8]; 9. 11-TJ Stutts [11]; 10. 14-Tony Stewart [9]; 11. 39-Cory Haas [10]; 12. 94-Ryan Smith [14]; 13. 1Z-Dale Blaney [15]; 14. O7-Doug Esh [17]; 15. 88-Brandon Rahmer [16]; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong [12]; 17. 10H-Chad Kemenah [13]; 18. M1-Mark Smith [18]; 19. 87-Alan Krimes [24]; 20. 27-Greg Hodnett [22]; 21. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [23]; 22. 39M-Anthony Macri [20]; 23. 16-Matt Campbell [27]; 24. 8M-TJ Michael [25]; 25. 17-Caleb Helms [26]; 26. 38-Steve Buckwalter [21]; 27. 95-Hunter Mackison [19] Lap Leaders: Tim Shaffer [1-5]; Lance Dewease [6-30]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (April 28, 2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1230 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1148 3. Caleb Helms: 1074 4. Ryan Smith: 1036 5. Tim Shaffer: 986 6. T.J. Michael: 936 7. Max Stambaugh: 924 8. Brandon Matus: 866 9. Danny Dietrich: 842 10. Brent Matus: 834

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions set to invade Posse Country Speed Shift TV to broadcast events at Port Royal and Bedford

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 26, 2017) - For the first time in 2017, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade Central Pennsylvania, ready to challenge the notorious “Pennsylvania Posse” on their home dirt for a shot at three consecutive four-figure paydays. Arctic Cat All Star competitors, comprised of a roster nearing 20 in total, will visit three different facilities during their upcoming tour of The Keystone State, beginning with competition at the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg on Friday, April 28.

The annual Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway will kick-off the upcoming weekend in “Posse Country,” the first of two Arctic Cat All Star appearances at the Mechanicsburg half-mile in 2017. “The Edge” Brian Montieth is the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition at Williams Grove Speedway, stealing the spotlight from Lance Dewease during the Jack Gunn Memorial on August 19, 2016. “America’s Series” has visited “The Grove” 30 times during Series history, first appearing on July 29, 1970.

With just an hour travel time between the first and second destination, the Arctic Cat All Star trek through Central Pennsylvania will continue on Saturday, April 29, at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The Keith Kauffman Classic, honoring the facility’s all-time winningest sprint car driver, will highlight action at the “Speed Palace.” Like the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway, the Keith Kauffman Classic will go 30 laps in distance, awarding a $5,000 top prize. Former Arctic Cat All Star champion Dale Blaney is the defending Keith Kauffman Classic winner, holding off 2016 Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah at the finish for an All Star 1-2 sweep on the podium.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their first tour of Central Pennsylvania with a visit to the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford on Sunday, April 30. The Ray Morral Tribute, also awarding a $5,000 payday, will be on the evening agenda, the first of two Arctic Cat All Star appearances at the Bedford half-mile this season, and just the fifth appearance all-time. Chad Kemenah is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star winner at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway, leading Greg Hodnett and Cap Henry to the final checkers on April 17, 2016.

With eight races in the books, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will preside over the Arctic Cat All Star charge into Central Pennsylvania as the current Series point leader, holding down the top spot with an 84 point lead. Kemenah, a seven-time top-ten finisher during the first eight contested events, has one victory on the season, scoring the April opener at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Caleb Armstrong will enter Central Pennsylvania second in the championship standings, earning five top-ten finishes on the year, three of which inside the top-five. The New Castle, Indiana, native earned a top-five finish during his most recent Arctic Cat All Star start, finishing fourth at Wayne County Speedway on April 22. Caleb Helms trails Armstrong by 58 markers in the championship standings, followed by Ryan Smith and Tim Shaffer.

Williams Grove Speedway will ignite action at 7:30pm on Friday, April 28, while Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway each plan to ignite competition at 6:00pm and 6:30pm, respectively. Those seeking additional information should visit each facility live on the Web: www.williamsgrove.com, www.portroyalspeedway.com and www.bedfordspeedway.com.

As an added bonus to race fans who can not make the journey to Central Pennsylvania, Speed Shift TV will be conducting a live pay-per-view internet broadcast of the events at Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway. Those interested in learning more should visit Speed Shift TV online at www.speedshifttv.com.

2017 Arctic Cat All Star Point Standings (4/26/2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 1114 2. Caleb Armstrong: 1030 3. Caleb Helms: 972 4. Ryan Smith: 910 5. Tim Shaffer: 842 6. Max Stambaugh: 834 6. T.J. Michael: 834 8. Brandon Matus: 776 9. Cole Duncan: 762 10. Brent Matus: 744

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild dominates for Arctic Cat All Star win at Wayne County Speedway

ORRVILLE, OH (April 22, 2017) - With his World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series weekend commitments in Arkansas and Missouri washed away by Mother Nature, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild decided to make the long trek home. The decision proved to be worth $5,000.

Sheldon Haudenschild dominated Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition on Saturday evening at Wayne County Speedway, charging forward from sixth on the main event grid to win the non-stop, 30-lap A-main by a margin equaling six seconds. The current World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year point leader took command for the first time on lap 12, driving under his father, Jac Haudenschild, between the first and second corner. It was the 16th Arctic Cat All Star victory of Haudenschild’s career and his fifth at Wayne County Speedway.

“This car was a dream all night long,” Sheldon Haudenschild explained in victory lane. “My guys did one heck of a job which made my job a lot easier, too. The track tonight was great as always. It’s pretty cool to come back here and have an opportunity to race close to home.”

The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild, aboard the Jamie Miller-owned No. 6M, led the Arctic Cat All Star field to green on Saturday night at Wayne County Speedway, quickly overtaken by Caleb Armstrong as the front-runners approached the flagstand for the first time. The New Castle, Indiana, native maintained on top until lap three when Jac Haudenschild reclaimed the point position. Haudenschild and Armstrong, soon flanked by Chad Kemenah, raced at the front of the field in that order until lap nine when Sheldon Haudenschild made his first appearance inside the top-three.

Haudenschild, aboard the Haudenschild Racing/Southern Pacific Farms/Finzer Farms/No. 93, drove by Chad Kemenah to claim third on lap nine, eventually taking the second position from Caleb Armstrong on lap ten. By that time, traffic had already started to intensify, allowing young Haudenschild to catch his father by utilizing slower cars, as well as the very topside of the speedway. The father/son duo battled through lap 11, only to swap positions on lap 12, with the winning move occurring near the exit of turn two. Sheldon Haudenschild was unchallenged the remaining distance, instantly increasing his advantage to a near-full straightaway by lap 15. When the final checkers flew, Haudenschild had a six second advantage, chased to the finish by Chad Kemenah, Jac Haudenschild, Caleb Armstrong, and Travis Philo.

“The cushion in one and two was really good, but my car was so good that I didn’t have to go up there and touch it much,” Haudenschild explained. “I got around my dad early, but you can never be too sure about him. He never gives up, so you almost have to expect that he’ll be coming back at some point. I wish him and I could have finished 1-2, but it is what it is. We are happy to get the win.”

With his runner-up finish, Chad Kemenah remains in control of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase. The five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion now has seven top-ten feature finishes in eight Arctic Cat All Star starts.

“We have a really good race team right now. The car was really good all night long. Hats off to Sheldon [Haudenschild] and his guys. They were really good,” Kemenah explained. “Consistency is really important. We’re just going to keep doing what we’ve been doing and the wins and championships will show up.”

With their three-race swing through The Buckeye State complete, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will switch gears and turn east, this time crossing The Keystone State for a trio of programs in Central Pennsylvania. Dubbed the Pennsylvania Posse, Central Pennsylvania’s finest will challenge the near-20 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions teams on three consecutive occasions stretching from Friday, April 28, to Sunday, April 30.

The Arctic Cat All Stars will visit Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway, respectively, during the upcoming weekend, each awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship. “America’s Series” nearly swept competition in Central Pennsylvania during its spring swing of 2016, earning victories at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway and Port Royal Speedway on April 17 and April 23.

Those seeking additional news and notes regarding the Central Pennsylvania triple-header should visit Williams Grove Speedway, Port Royal Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway live on the Web. More news will be published in the coming days via www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Saturday, April 22, 2017:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 44 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 14.400 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Helms - 14.125 seconds
Ford Performance Heat #1: Chad Kemenah
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brad Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Boughton
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Caleb Armstrong
JE Pistons Dash #1: Jac Haudenschild
JE Pistons Dash #2: Caleb Helms
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Lee Jacobs
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Christopher Bell (+8)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Travis Philo
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.17-Caleb Helms, 14.175; 2.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.225; 3.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.294; 4.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.312; 5.59-Ryan Smith, 14.320; 6.49x-Tim Shaffer, 14.352; 7.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 14.382; 8.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.411; 9.22-Brandon Spithaler, 14.413; 10.1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.415; 11.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.424; 12.22C-Cole Duncan, 14.426; 13.35-Tyler Esh, 14.453; 14.8-Dean Jacobs, 14.481; 15.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.579; 16.33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.579; 17.22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.580; 18.8M-TJ Michael, 14.585; 19.11N-Christopher Bell, 14.603; 20.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.605; 21.5T-Travis Philo, 14.727; 22.5-Jordan Harble, 14.729; 23.95-Hunter Mackison, 14.740; 24.4-Danny Smith, 14.744; 25.7K-Cale Conley, 14.896; 26.9M-Jordan Ryan, 14.900; 27.16-Danny Mumaw, 14.942; 28.51-John Garvin, 14.949; 29.23-Nick Patterson, 14.968; 30.45-Trevor Baker, 15.040; 31.13-Brandon Matus, 15.148; 32.9-Ryan Linder, 15.332; 33.D12-Jason Dolick, 15.467; 34.33D-Tyler Dunn, 15.490; 35.9C-Roger Campbell, 15.530; 36.OO-Dane Lorenc, 15.720; 37.4B-Steve Butler, 15.955; 38.33-Brent Matus, 16.022; 39.11-Shawn Hubler, 16.142; 40.49H-Bradley Howard, 16.253; 41.19-Mitch Harble, 16.441; 42.7DK-Dylan Kingan, 16.698; 43.7-Troy Kingan, 16.759; 44.97J-Andy Fike, 17.263;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 2. 59-Ryan Smith[2] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 4. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5] ; 5. 17-Caleb Helms[4] ; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh[7] ; 7. 5-Jordan Harble[8] ; 8. 9C-Roger Campbell[10] ; 9. 35-Tyler Esh[6] ; 10. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 11. 19-Mitch Harble[11]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 3. 11N-Christopher Bell[5] ; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[4] ; 5. 7K-Cale Conley[7] ; 6. 51-John Garvin[8] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[10] ; 8. 97J-Andy Fike[11] ; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison[2] ; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison[6] ; 11. 9-Ryan Linder[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 22B-Ryan Broughton[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 22C-Cole Duncan[3] ; 4. 8-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 5. 16-Danny Mumaw[6] ; 6. 23-Nick Patterson[7] ; 7. 45-Trevor Baker[8] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 9. 4B-Steve Butler[9] ; 10. 7-Troy Kingan[11] ; 11. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[10]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 5. 9M-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 7. D12-Jason Dolick[7] ; 8. 33D-Tyler Dunn[8] ; 9. 11-Shawn Hubler[10] ; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 11. OO-Dane Lorenc[9]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps)
1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 3. 22B-Ryan Broughton[4] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 5. 59-Ryan Smith[5]

Dash 2 - (4 Laps)
1. 17-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[3] ; 5. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[5]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 11-Shawn Hubler[7] ; 2. 9C-Roger Campbell[1] ; 3. 4B-Steve Butler[3] ; 4. 33-Brent Matus[2] ; 5. OO-Dane Lorenc[4] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 7. 7-Troy Kingan[6] ; 8. 97J-Andy Fike[9] ; 9. 19-Mitch Harble[10] ; 10. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 2. 33M-Max Stambaugh[4] ; 3. 35-Tyler Esh[3] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 5. 45-Trevor Baker[10] ; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison[7] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[11] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[8] ; 9. D12-Jason Dolick[13] ; 10. 9-Ryan Linder[12] ; 11. 11-Shawn Hubler[15] ; 12. 9C-Roger Campbell[16] ; 13. 23-Nick Patterson[9] ; 14. 5-Jordan Harble[6] ; 15. 1080-Jordan Mackison[1] ; 16. 33D-Tyler Dunn[14]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[7] ; 6. 11N-Christopher Bell[14] ; 7. 17-Caleb Helms[2] ; 8. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[8] ; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler[15] ; 10. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[10] ; 11. 59-Ryan Smith[9] ; 12. 49x-Tim Shaffer[11] ; 13. 22B-Ryan Broughton[5] ; 14. 16-Danny Mumaw[20] ; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker[12] ; 16. 8-Dean Jacobs[16] ; 17. 9M-Jordan Ryan[19] ; 18. 4-Danny Smith[17] ; 19. 81-Lee Jacobs[21] ; 20. 7K-Cale Conley[18] ; 21. 8M-TJ Michael[24] ; 22. 33M-Max Stambaugh[22] ; 23. 35-Tyler Esh[23] ; 24. 95-Hunter Mackison[26] ; 25. 49H-Bradley Howard[25] ; 26. 22C-Cole Duncan[13] Lap Leaders: Caleb Armstrong [1-2]; Jac Haudenschild [3-11]; Sheldon Haudenschild [12-30]

2017 Arctic Cat All Star Point Standings (4/22/2017):
1. Chad Kemenah: 1114
2. Caleb Armstrong: 1030
3. Caleb Helms: 972
4. Ryan Smith: 910
5. Tim Shaffer: 842
6. Max Stambaugh: 834
6. T.J. Michael: 834
8. Brandon Matus: 776
9. Cole Duncan: 762
10. Brent Matus: 744

 

 

First of four Wayne County Speedway visits next for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Live pay-per-view broadcast to be available on The Cushion

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 19, 2017) - Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their April march through The Buckeye State with a visit to the NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio; the final Ohio program on the April calendar for the Arctic Cat All Stars, as well as the final Ohio appearance until the Series returns to Attica Raceway Park on Friday, May 26. As an added bonus to Arctic Cat All Star fans who can not attend Wayne County Speedway, the event will be broadcast via live stream pay-per-view that will be available for purchase online at www.thecushion.com.

Wayne County Speedway’s season-opening Arctic Cat All Star invasion will take shape on Saturday evening, April 22. Similar to Atomic Speedway and Attica Raceway Park, a stout, local contingent of Ohio regulars are expected to be on hand to defend home dirt against a roster of nearly 20 full-time All Stars, each battling for a $5,000 payday. Saturday’s visit will be the first of four for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2017, returning to the 3/8-mile, clay oval during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, Labor Day weekend for the $10,000-to-win Pete Jacobs Memorial, and finally during the early segment of October.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made their most recent Wayne County Speedway appearance on Sunday, September 4, when Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild earned the inaugural Pete Jacobs Memorial victory worth $10,000. The win was Haudenschild’s third in a row during Arctic Cat All Star competition, also capturing victories at Millstream Speedway and Attica Raceway Park on August 28 and September 3, respectively.

Alvada Ohio’s Chad Kemenah, the five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, will lead the Series into competition on Saturday night at Wayne County Speedway. The pilot of the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/No. 10H sits on top of the current standings with an 80 point advantage, earning six top-ten finishes, four of which inside the top-five, during his first seven Arctic Cat All Star feature starts. Kemenah has one victory on the season; earning $5,000 at Atomic Speedway on Sunday, April 9.

Caleb Armstrong will enter Wayne County Speedway gates currently second in the Arctic Cat All Star championship chase, followed by Caleb Helms, Ryan Smith and Donny Schatz. Armstrong has finished inside the top-ten on four occasions thus far in 2017, most recently at Attica Raceway Park on Saturday, April 15, when the New Castle, Indiana, native moved forward from 15th on the main event grid to finish eighth.

NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway will open gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 22. Warm-ups, followed by qualifying time trials, are scheduled to begin at 6:00pm. Those who would like to learn more should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

For those who can not attend Wayne County Speedway on Saturday evening, the event will be broadcast live on the internet via The Cushion. A live streaming pay-per-view, featuring the entire Arctic Cat All Star program from start to finish, will be available at www.thecushion.com starting at $22.99. The Cushion Premium and VIP members will have the opportunity to purchase the PPV broadcast for a discounted price of $20.50. Those interested in learning more should visit www.thecushion.com.

2017 Arctic Cat All Star Point Standings (4/15/2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 968 2. Caleb Armstrong: 888 3. Caleb Helms: 836 4. Ryan Smith: 782 5. Donny Schatz: 742 6. Max Stambaugh: 728 7. T.J. Michael: 726 8. Tim Shaffer: 716 9. Danny Dietrich: 702 10. David Gravel: 696

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

Spencer Bayston holds back Cole Duncan and Tim Shaffer to claim first-ever Arctic Cat All Star victory during HD Supply Spring Nationals

ATTICA, OH (April 15, 2017) - For Lebenon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston, it took just 15 winged sprint car starts to park himself in victory lane, earning the HD Supply Spring Nationals finale victory worth $5,000 over a stout Arctic Cat All Star field at Attica Raceway Park.

Bayston, pilot of the Kevin Swindell-owned/Swindell Speed Lab/No. 39, outperformed 46 other Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions entries that were signed-in on Saturday night at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing,” eventually charging forward from seventh on the main event grid to secure his position on top of the feature podium. Cole Duncan finished second during the 40-lap program, followed by Tim Shaffer, Dale Blaney, and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah.

“Holy crap, we’re in victory lane here at Attica Raceway Park,” Spencer Bayston said. “I didn’t even know how to get to victory lane or where to go. I drove on to the front stretch, but I figured out pretty quick that was wrong. This place is absolutely packed. A big ‘thanks’ to all of the fans for coming out here tonight. Hopefully you guys enjoyed it.”

Pole-sitter Cole Duncan took command during the drop of the initial green flag, leading Shawn Dancer and California native Carson Macedo by the flag stand for the first time. The Lockbourne, Ohio, native maintained the top spot during the first seven circuits, ultimately surrendering the point position to Carson Macedo on lap eight. It took Macedo two attempts to get around Duncan, eventually using a textbook slide job between turns three and four to officially take command. Utilizing the very topside of the speedway, Macedo cruised out in front of the field for the next five circuits, but mechanical woes on lap 14 halted any winning potential.

From that point forward, Bayston was the man in charge; already climbing from the inside of row four to seize third on lap six, and moving into second on lap 11. After inheriting the top spot, Bayston opened his command immediately, and did so without any distractions. The former USAC National Midget Rookie of the Year hit traffic for the first time just beyond the halfway mark, but still maintained a three second advantage, eventually increasing his command to four seconds by lap 30.

A late-race caution on lap 33 would stack the field one last time, but a clear groove and clean air proved to be too much of an advantage for Bayston; crossing under the final checkers with a two second advantage ahead of Cole Duncan and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer.

“We were getting through traffic pretty clean there. I wasn’t really sure who was behind me. I could feel the rubber starting to build, so I just tried to be as conservative as I could with my tires,” Bayston said. “I can’t thank Kevin and Jordan Swindell, as well as my parents, enough for this opportunity. They have done so much with this program. This is going to be a fun year.”

One week from today, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their April tour of The Buckeye State with a visit to the Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday, April 22. It will be the first of four Wayne County Speedway appearances by “America’s Series” in 2017, one of which during the upcoming edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, as well as the second running of the Pete Jacobs Memorial worth $10,000 on Sunday, September 3. Next Saturday’s Wayne County Speedway showcase will be the first official event of the 2017 season for “Orrville’s Historic Oval;” the 57th visit by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions since 1970.

Wayne County Speedway will open gates at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 22. Qualifying time trials are scheduled to hit the speedway at 6:00pm, followed by an entire Arctic Cat All Star program complete with heat races and respective main events. Those interested in learning more should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park- Saturday, April 15, 2017:
HD Supply Spring Nationals
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer (12.531 seconds)
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tyler Esh (12.635 seconds)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Shawn Dancer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Spencer Bayston
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Jordan Ryan
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Chris Andrews
JE Pistons Dash #1: Cole Duncan
JE Pistons Dash #2: Carson Macedo
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Caleb Helms
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (3rd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+18)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Thomas Meseraull (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Max Stambaugh
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.35-Tyler Esh, 12.635; 2.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.694; 3.45L-Brian Lay, 12.701; 4.39-Spencer Bayston, 12.768; 5.22C-Cole Duncan, 12.830; 6.49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.847; 7.3G-Carson Macedo, 12.891; 8.49-Shawn Dancer, 12.900; 9.5R-Byron Reed, 12.909; 10.22B-Ryan Broughton, 12.979; 11.23-DJ Foos, 13.018; 12.17-Caleb Helms, 13.056; 13.16-Chris Andrews, 13.084; 14.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.106; 15.3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.151; 16.5T-Travis Philo, 13.172; 17.9M-Jordan Ryan, 13.183; 18.33M-Max Stambaugh, 13.195; 19.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.225; 20.95-Hunter Mackison, 13.257; 21.22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.267; 22.8M-TJ Michael, 13.283; 23.11N-Dale Blaney, 13.312; 24.7-Shawn Valenti, 13.327; 25.60-Jody Keegan, 13.356; 26.5-Jordan Harble, 13.370; 27.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.375; 28.8J-Jess Stiger, 13.380; 29.5K-Adam Kekich, 13.381; 30.8-Dean Jacobs, 13.429; 31.35s-Stuart Brubaker, 13.442; 32.13-Brandon Matus, 13.456; 33.59-Ryan Smith, 13.481; 34.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 13.499; 35.9C-Roger Campbell, 13.505; 36.9X-Thomas Meseraull, 13.626; 37.60K-Kory Crabtree, 13.670; 38.4H-Tracy Hines, 13.700; 39.15H-Mitch Harble, 13.712; 40.4-Brian Smith, 13.739; 41.1080-Jordan Mackison, 13.754; 42.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 13.865; 43.9-Ryan Linder, 13.888; 44.22M-Dan McCarron, 14.034; 45.51-John Garvin, 14.580; 46.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.741; 47.33-Brent Matus, 14.863;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)
1. 49-Shawn Dancer[3] ; 2. 45L-Brian Lay[4] ; 3. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[8] ; 4. 35s-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[2] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 7. 4H-Tracy Hines[10] ; 8. 9-Ryan Linder[11] ; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell[9] ; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard[12] ; 11. 33M-Max Stambaugh[1] ; 12. 60-Jody Keegan[6]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 3G-Carson Macedo[5] ; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan[1] ; 5. 22B-Ryan Broughton[6] ; 6. 35-Tyler Esh[4] ; 7. 17-Caleb Helms[7] ; 8. 8-Dean Jacobs[10] ; 9. 8J-Jess Stiger[9] ; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison[12] ; 11. 3J-Trey Jacobs[8] ; 12. 15H-Mitch Harble[11]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)
1. 9M-Jordan Ryan[1] ; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 23-DJ Foos[2] ; 4. 11N-Dale Blaney[6] ; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[3] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 7. 59-Ryan Smith[9] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[8] ; 9. 4-Brian Smith[10] ; 10. 22M-Dan McCarron[11] ; 11. 51-John Garvin[12] ; 12. 5-Jordan Harble[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)
1. 16-Chris Andrews[4] ; 2. 22-Brandon Spithaler[1] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 5. 9X-Thomas Meseraull[8] ; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison[2] ; 7. 7-Shawn Valenti[5] ; 8. 5K-Adam Kekich[7] ; 9. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[10] ; 10. 33-Brent Matus[11] ; 11. 60K-Kory Crabtree[9]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps)
1. 22C-Cole Duncan[2] ; 2. 9M-Jordan Ryan[3] ; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston[5] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1]

Dash 2 - (4 Laps)
1. 3G-Carson Macedo[2] ; 2. 49-Shawn Dancer[4] ; 3. 16-Chris Andrews[1] ; 4. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 60K-Kory Crabtree[2] ; 2. 22M-Dan McCarron[9] ; 3. 4H-Tracy Hines[3] ; 4. 51-John Garvin[10] ; 5. 9C-Roger Campbell[1] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[12] ; 8. 9-Ryan Linder[8] ; 9. 4-Brian Smith[5] ; 10. 15H-Mitch Harble[4] ; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[7] ; 12. 1080-Jordan Mackison[6] ; 13. 3J-Trey Jacobs[13]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 17-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh[3] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 5. 60-Jody Keegan[8] ; 6. 35-Tyler Esh[1] ; 7. 7-Shawn Valenti[7] ; 8. 60K-Kory Crabtree[15] ; 9. 5K-Adam Kekich[11] ; 10. 59-Ryan Smith[14] ; 11. 5-Jordan Harble[9] ; 12. 95-Hunter Mackison[5] ; 13. 22M-Dan McCarron[16] ; 14. 8-Dean Jacobs[12] ; 15. 13-Brandon Matus[13] ; 16. 8J-Jess Stiger[10]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)
1. 39-Spencer Bayston[7] ; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan[1] ; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 4. 11N-Dale Blaney[14] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[9] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[12] ; 7. 59-Ryan Smith[25] ; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[15] ; 9. 16-Chris Andrews[6] ; 10. 45L-Brian Lay[8] ; 11. 9X-Thomas Meseraull[20] ; 12. 5R-Byron Reed[17] ; 13. 17-Caleb Helms[21] ; 14. 9M-Jordan Ryan[3] ; 15. 33M-Max Stambaugh[23] ; 16. 35s-Stuart Brubaker[16] ; 17. 22B-Ryan Broughton[18] ; 18. 8M-TJ Michael[24] ; 19. 49-Shawn Dancer[4] ; 20. 9-Ryan Linder[26] ; 21. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[19] ; 22. 3G-Carson Macedo[2] ; 23. 23-DJ Foos[11] ; 24. 22-Brandon Spithaler[10] ; 25. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[13] ; 26. 81-Lee Jacobs[22] Lap Leaders: Cole Duncan [1-7]; Carson Macedo [8-13]; Spencer Bayston [14-40]

2017 Arctic Cat All Star Point Standings (4/15/2017):
1. Chad Kemenah: 968
2. Caleb Armstrong: 888
3. Caleb Helms: 836
4. Ryan Smith: 782
5. Donny Schatz: 742
6. Max Stambaugh: 728
7. T.J. Michael: 726
8. Tim Shaffer: 716
9. Danny Dietrich: 702
10. David Gravel: 696

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars set to invade Attica Raceway Park for HD Supply Spring Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 12, 2017) - After opening the month of April with a visit to Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe on Sunday, April 9, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will move forward and continue their April march through The Buckeye State with a visit to the Attica Raceway Park on Saturday, April 15, joining a competitive, local contingent of open wheel competitors for the annual HD Supply Spring Nationals worth $5,000. Nearly 20 full-time Arctic Cat All Stars will invade northwest Ohio on Saturday evening; the second of three Ohio appearances for the Series during the month of April.

Saturday’s visit to Attica will be the first of four during the 2017 season for “America’s Series,” as well as the 113th total appearance since the Series first visited the 1/3-mile, clay oval on September 4, 1989. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions last visited the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” on Saturday, September 3, during the inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio. Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild was the main event winner, scoring $10,000 for his efforts, as well as a second career Arctic Cat All Star victory at Attica Raceway Park.

Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Stars into action on Saturday afternoon. The five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist is the current Series point leader and the most recent feature winner, earning high honors at Atomic Speedway on Sunday, April 9. A last lap pass solidified his position on top of the podium, overtaking the top spot from Lee Jacobs who led the first 29 laps of the 30-lap feature program. Including his recent victory, Kemenah has three top-five finishes during his first six Arctic Cat All Star main event starts.

New Castle, Indiana’s Caleb Armstrong will enter the HD Supply Spring Nationals currently second in the Arctic Cat All Star championship standings, followed by Donny Schatz, Caleb Helms and Danny Dietrich. Armstrong has two top-five finishes on the season, settling for 16th during his most recent All Star start at Atomic Speedway after battling early for a podium finish.

Attica Raceway Park will open pit gates for the HD Supply Spring Nationals at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 15. A full program of Arctic Cat All Star competition, complete with hot laps, qualifying time trials, heat races, and respective mains, will launch at 6:00pm, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

2017 Arctic Cat All Star Point Standings (4/9/2017): 1. Chad Kemenah: 828 2. Caleb Armstrong: 754 3. Donny Schatz: 742 4. Caleb Helms: 712 5. Danny Dietrich: 702 6. David Gravel: 696 7. Kerry Madsen: 674 8. Greg Hodnett: 656 9. Ryan Smith: 646 10. Ian Madsen: 638

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Chad Kemenah earns Arctic Cat All Star victory at Atomic Speedway with dramatic final lap pass

CHILLICOTHE, OH (April 9, 2017) - In dramatic fashion, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah scored his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2017 season on Sunday night in Chillicothe, Ohio, driving around race leader Lee Jacobs on the final circuit to score $5,000 at Atomic Speedway. The five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, who started sixth on the main event grid, used a late-race caution and a wide, slicked-off racing surface to help stage his dramatic finish.

“Before heading out for the feature, my car owner, who is the greatest guy in the world, told me ‘remember, this is where we won our championship.’ That really gives you something to think about before going out to race,” Chad Kemenah explained. “I can’t say enough about Rob Hunter and this team. My brother does one heck of a job. He really makes my job easy.”

Outside pole-sitter Lee Jacobs took command during the drop of the initial green flag, soon followed by fellow full-time All Star Ryan Smith and Lockbourne, Ohio, native Cole Duncan to complete lap number one. Jacobs maintained control for the first 29 circuits, at one point separating himself from the rest of the field by nearly three seconds. Traffic came into play for the first time on lap eight, eventually allowing Armstrong, who overtook the second position just before halfway, and Duncan to close-in on the 1881 Racing/Simcox Grinding & Steel/No. 81.

Chad Kemenah, who already climbed two positions to find himself just outside of a podium spot, caught a big break on lap 20 when Duncan and Armstrong made contact with a spinning lapped car between turns one and two, also nearly collecting Lee Jacobs. Armstrong would get the worst of the incident and suffer from a flat left rear tire, forcing the New Castle, Indiana, native to restart at the rear of the field. Despite wing damage, Duncan maintained his position in the running order; keeping momentum and not stopping on the race track after making contact. With Armstrong surrendering his position, Kemenah moved into third for the restart, eventually moving by Duncan for second on lap 22.

Chasing Jacobs through traffic, Kemenah made his bid for the top spot on the 30th and final circuit, driving by Jacobs at the exit of turn two and surviving a last-ditch effort pass by the No. 81 through the final corner. Lee Jacobs would hold on to finish second, followed by Ryan Smith, Cole Duncan, and Dale Blaney.

For Kemenah, the victory was the 31st of his career during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition and his second at Atomic Speedway. With his victory, equaling his third top-five finish of the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star season, the pilot of the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/No. 10H officially takes command of the Arctic Cat All Star championship point chase.

“The clearer the race track got, the better I got. We didn’t have a spectacular qualifying effort here tonight, but my crew kept plugging away. This is probably one of my favorite race tracks in the country. I want to thank all of you for coming out here and supporting [Brad McCown] and this race. Hopefully we put on one heck of a show for you guys,” said Chad Kemenah as he addressed the crowd.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition in less than a week, revisiting Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Saturday, April 15, for the 2017 HD Supply Spring Nationals. “America’s Series” last visited the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” on Saturday, September 3, during the inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio. Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild scored the $10,000 top prize; the 13th Arctic Cat All Star victory of his career and his second-ever at Attica Raceway Park. The HD Supply Spring Nationals visit will go down in the books as the 113th total appearance at Attica Raceway Park by the Arctic Cat All Stars since their first visit on September 4, 1989.

HD Supply Spring Nationals gates are scheduled to open at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 15. Action will hit the speedway at 6:00pm, sharp, beginning with hot laps and qualifying time trials, followed by heat races and respective main events. Those who would like to learn more should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - Sunday, April 9, 2017:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 39 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 12.168 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Max Stambaugh - 12.717 seconds (2nd quick)
Ford Performance Heat #1: Danny Smith
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Jimmy Stinson
JE Pistons Dash #1: Ryan Smith
JE Pistons Dash #2: Lee Jacobs
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Caleb Helms
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Helms (+11)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dale Blaney
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.22C-Cole Duncan, 12.580; 2.33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.717; 3.4-Danny Smith, 12.933; 4.A67-Brandon Wimmer, 13.171; 5.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.177; 6.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 13.238; 7.11N-Dale Blaney, 13.261; 8.59-Ryan Smith, 13.316; 9.49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.325; 10.48-Danny Dietrich, 13.362; 11.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.404; 12.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.551; 13.56R-Ryan Myers, 13.568; 14.17-Caleb Helms, 13.652; 15.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 13.705; 16.35-Tyler Esh, 13.752; 17.8M-TJ Michael, 13.777; 18.22D-Josh Davis, 13.796; 19.22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.854; 20.7K-Cale Conley, 13.899; 21.22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.960; 22.33-Brent Matus, 14.038; 23.15H-Mitch Harble, 14.070; 24.4X-Jimmy Stinson, 14.072; 25.7J-Joe Swanson, 14.275; 26.40-Mark Imler, 14.307; 27.60-Kory Crabtree, 14.320; 28.5-Jordan Harble, 14.497; 29.1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.584; 30.9J-Jessie McCreary, 14.610; 31.13-Brandon Matus, 14.623; 32.9C-Roger Campbell, 14.641; 33.45-Trevor Baker, 14.649; 34.51-John Garvin, 14.697; 35.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.925; 36.95-Hunter Mackison, 15.148; 37.9-Ryan Linder, 15.164; 38.80-Lance Webb, 15.399; 39.83X-Nate Reeser, 16.434;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan[4] ; 3. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 4. A67-Brandon Wimmer[1] ; 5. 33M-Max Stambaugh[3] ; 6. 22-Brandon Spithaler[7] ; 7. 35-Tyler Esh[6] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[8] ; 9. 9C-Roger Campbell[9] ; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 59-Ryan Smith[3] ; 3. 11N-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 56R-Ryan Myers[1] ; 5. 22D-Josh Davis[5] ; 6. 7J-Joe Swanson[6] ; 7. 9J-Jessie McCreary[10] ; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 9. 5-Jordan Harble[9] ; 10. 40-Mark Imler[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[3] ; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton[6] ; 5. 13-Brandon Matus[8] ; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser[10] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 8. 17-Caleb Helms[1] ; 9. 51-John Garvin[9] ; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[5] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4] ; 3. 7K-Cale Conley[2] ; 4. 15H-Mitch Harble[1] ; 5. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[3] ; 6. 45-Trevor Baker[6] ; 7. 9-Ryan Linder[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 9. 80-Lance Webb[9]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps)
1. 59-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 22C-Cole Duncan[3] ; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[2] ; 4. A67-Brandon Wimmer[4] ; 5. 49x-Tim Shaffer[5]

Dash 2 - (4 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 33M-Max Stambaugh[2] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 17-Caleb Helms[1] ; 2. 33-Brent Matus[5] ; 3. 5-Jordan Harble[9] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[3] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 6. 35-Tyler Esh[2] ; 7. 9J-Jessie McCreary[11] ; 8. 22-Brandon Spithaler[4] ; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison[10] ; 10. 45-Trevor Baker[13] ; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser[19] ; 12. 9-Ryan Linder[17] ; 13. 7J-Joe Swanson[6] ; 14. 95-Hunter Mackison[16] ; 15. 9C-Roger Campbell[12] ; 16. 80-Lance Webb[18] ; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard[15] ; 18. 51-John Garvin[14] ; 19. 40-Mark Imler[7]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 3. 59-Ryan Smith[1] ; 4. 22C-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 11N-Dale Blaney[12] ; 6. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[5] ; 7. 49x-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 8. 33M-Max Stambaugh[8] ; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich[13] ; 10. 17-Caleb Helms[21] ; 11. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[11] ; 12. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 13. 7K-Cale Conley[14] ; 14. 13-Brandon Matus[20] ; 15. A67-Brandon Wimmer[7] ; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4] ; 17. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[18] ; 18. 15H-Mitch Harble[17] ; 19. 22D-Josh Davis[19] ; 20. 35-Tyler Esh[26] ; 21. 8M-TJ Michael[24] ; 22. 5-Jordan Harble[23] ; 23. 9-Ryan Linder[25] ; 24. 33-Brent Matus[22] ; 25. 22B-Ryan Broughton[16] ; 26. 56R-Ryan Myers[15] Lap Leaders: Lee Jacobs [1-29]; Chad Kemenah [30]

2017 Arctic Cat All Star Point Standings (4/9/2017):
1. Chad Kemenah: 828
2. Caleb Armstrong: 754
3. Donny Schatz: 742
4. Caleb Helms: 712
5. Danny Dietrich: 702
6. Davel Gravel: 696
7. Kerry Madsen: 674
8. Greg Hodnett: 656
9. Ryan Smith: 646
10. Ian Madsen: 638

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars set to continue season with Atomic Speedway visit on Sunday, April 9; A wet weather forecast during week pushes Atomic event back one day

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 4, 2017) - After a near-two month hiatus, last sanctioning competition on Thursday, February 16, at the Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions are set to return to work, this time north of the Mason-Dixon Line where the Series will stay for the remainder of the season.

Boasting a roster of nearly 20 full-time competitors, “America’s Series” will resume competition with a visit to the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio, on Sunday, April 9; the lone Arctic Cat All Star program of the upcoming weekend and the first of six events during the month of April. Full-time Arctic Cat All Star teams, led by five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Chad Kemenah, will battle the best-of-the-best in the Buckeye State during their invasion of southern Ohio, including a strong contingent of Ohio Sprint Car Series regulars.

“We are definitely excited to host the Arctic Cat All Stars for their first Ohio appearance of 2017,” Brad McCown said, Atomic Speedway promoter. “It was in our best interest to move the event to Sunday rather than host it on Saturday. With so much rain in the forecast for this week, an extra day will give the facility more time to dry, as well as give me an extra day to work on the track. I think this decision will benefit everyone involved.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made an Atomic Speedway appearance on two separate occasions in 2016, one of which during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket where Kyle Larson, the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series point leader, was the victor. Sheldon Haudenschild, the current World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year point leader, was the second winner at Atomic Speedway in 2016, earning the Arctic Cat All Star finale victory on October 22.

In addition, Sunday’s showcase will mark down as the 80th appearance by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Atomic Speedway since June 14, 1980. Bobby Allen was the victor; his first of three main event wins at the speedway between 1980 and 1987. Dale Blaney, the all-time Arctic Cat All Star win leader with 134 victories, owns the Atomic Speedway/Arctic Cat All Star win record with ten; his first occurring in 1994 and his most recent occurring in 2015.

“Between the large following of full-time All Star competitors, and the tough field of local and regional talent expected to be on hand, I think we have the making for a great battle on Sunday evening,” Brad McCown explained. “Hopefully the weather cooperates and we give fans something extra special to talk about on Monday morning.”

Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, will open pit gates at 1:00pm on Sunday, April 9. General admission gates are scheduled to open at 3:00pm, followed by hot laps at 5:00pm. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 4:30pm. Those seeking additional news and notes pertaining to the event should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions welcome Series Supporters for 2017

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 29, 2017) - With the 2017 season officially underway, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions is pleased to officially welcome new, as well as returning, Series partners, each bringing a significant level of support that will help fuel one of America's oldest and most prestigious touring sprint car series. Boasting a roster of nearly 20 full-time travelers, the Arctic Cat All Stars will take on a schedule exceeding 50 events in 2017, spanning nearly nine months from start to finish.

As previously announced, Arctic Cat, the official recreational vehicle of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, returns in 2017 as the title sponsor, extending its relationship with “America’s Series” through the 2018 season. With the intent to develop a sturdy connection with devoted race fans, Arctic Cat will promote their product line through a number of displays that will be on hand during select events throughout the season. Arctic Cat representatives will give fans an opportunity to see new product line, as well as learn about special sales and savings.

Effective immediately, Ford Performance, one of the world’s leaders in motorsports performance and racing operations, is now a proud partner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. On top of its commitment with the Series, Ford Performance will also take on the presenting role during an upcoming visit to the Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, on Friday, May 19.

In addition to Arctic Cat and Ford Performance, a multitude of All Star partners that were associated with the Series in 2016 will continue their relationships in 2017.

“We are proud to be associated with each and every one of our Series partners,” Tony Stewart explained, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “Lucky for us, we’ve had the opportunity to build great relationships during the last two seasons. We prioritize their commitment to our Series. In return, we’ll do our best to promote those who support the All Stars.”

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions partners:

All Star Circuit of Champions Title Sponsor - Arctic Cat

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Hoosier Tire

About Hoosier Tire: Hoosier Racing Tire is the official and exclusive tire supplier of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions! Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest manufacturer of racing tires in the world with distributors located both domestically and worldwide. Visit the brand new HoosierTire.com website for the best in hats, shirts and all Hoosier apparel. Receive special offers and stay up-to-date with their weekly promotions by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @HoosierTire

All Star Circuit of Champions Heat Race Sponsor & Main Event Contingency Award Sponsor - Daido Engine Bearings

About Daido: Daido Metal produces Original Equipment automotive engine bearings for the most recognizable brands around the world and is also a leading producer of engine bearings in every other engine market from power sports to marine and off-highway heavy machinery. Daido is a leader in race engine bearings serving all major global race series and the race engine builder market, including the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. The same technology that has helped power winners at Daytona, Indy, Le Mans and Monte Carlo is used in every bearing made for stock block race engines across America. For more information, visit www.daidometal.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Heat Race Sponsor - Ford Performance

About Ford Performance: Ford's racing program is part of the Ford Performance organization based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for major racing operations globally, including NASCAR (Monster Energy Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Camping World Truck Series), IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, Chinese Touring Car Championship, Formula Ford (Formula Four), and NHRA sportsmen drag racing. In addition, Ford's action motorsport programs involve FIA World Rallycross and Formula Drift. The organization also oversees the development and marketing of Ford's racing engines and performance parts, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing's activities, please visit www.fordperformance.com, www.facebook/FordPerformance, Ford Performance on Instagram and @FordPerformance on Twitter.

All Star Circuit of Champions Heat Race Sponsor - Hunt Brothers Pizza

About Hunt Brothers Pizza: With more than 7,300 locations in 28 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Perfect for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers original and thin crust pizzas with All Toppings No Extra Charge®, breakfast pizzas, plus Hunt Brothers Pizza Wings and WingBites®. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Hunt Brothers Pizza is family owned and operated with more than 25 years of experience in offering all of the food products, marketing programs, equipment and training for convenience stores to operate their own turnkey pizza program.

All Star Circuit of Champions Heat Race Sponsor - All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads

About All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads: Since 1986, All Pro Cylinder Heads has successfully produced the absolute best small block Chevrolet, LS Gen 3 and W9RP Mopar cylinder heads available. Developed for top engine builders worldwide, the family owned business of Bob and Susie Williams is proud to manufacture all American made cylinder heads in Johnstown, Ohio. The dedicated staff at All Pro supplies powerful parts to a majority of champions in series such as the All Star Circuit of Champions, PA Posse, World of Outlaws, LSX Drag Radial, Off Road Baja 1000 and many more. All Pro is honored to serve the best customers in the business with the highest quality parts and Service possible. For more information, visit All Pro online at www.allproheads.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Fast Time Contingency Award Sponsor - Lincoln Electric

About Lincoln Electric: We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful. For more information, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Hard Charger Contingency Sponsor - MSD Performance

About MSD: MSD products are the finest ignition components you can install on your car whether it's a daily driver, dirt tracker, 4-wheel drive, a seven second Pro Stock car or Big Foot. MSD is your exclusive performance ignition company and we thank you for your interest and support.

All Star Circuit of Champions Dash Sponsor - JE Pistons

About JE Pistons: With 70 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in forged racing pistons. JE offers the largest selection of off-the-shelf racing pistons for all popular engine combinations. JE can also manufacture custom pistons for your race engine in only two weeks. In a rush? - JE offers expedited services that can complete your custom piston order in only five days. If you demand the highest quality American-made pistons for your race engine, call JE Pistons today, or visit online at www.jepistons.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Dash Sponsor - Kistler Racing Products

About Kistler Racing Products: Kistler Racing Products is proud to provide a wide array of high quality, dependable and race winning capable parts, most in stock. Kistler Racing Products and Kistler Engines are proud of their unique niche – the only comprehensive shop for dirt sprints in the United States where you can build a car from the ground up including motor and arrive at the race track in a one-stop shopping atmosphere.

All Star Circuit of Champions B-Main Sponsor - Classic Ink Screenprinting & Embroidery

About Classic Ink: Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery is constantly testing the limits of custom racewear and specialized embroidery. Headquartered in Western Pennsylvania, Classic Ink holds the highest standard, maximizing your return, as well as the ultimate customer satisfaction. From "Track Swag" fan wear to "Quick Crew" crew wear, Classic Ink has you covered. Their dedicated staff and graphic design team will be sure to keep your race team, and your fans, looking sharp on and off the racing surface. Contact Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery today and get your race team ahead of the competition. Visit www.classicinkusa.com. That's Classic Ink; "at the track and on your back!"

All Star Circuit of Champions Driver’s Meeting Sponsor - EMi

About EMi: Beginner to professional, EMi equips race teams with chassis, components, and knowledge to win races. Building Sprint Cars, Midgets, Lightning Sprints, and Micros, EMi’s dedicated sales and technical support staff are ready to assist you. Visit www.EagleMotorsports.com to begin your #EMinent journey.

All Star Circuit of Champions Hot Laps Sponsor - State Water Heaters

About State Water Heaters: In 1946, State Water Heaters was founded by Herbert Lindahl, Sr. as a small entrepreneurial company producing coal and wood-burning stoves in a garage in Nashville, Tennessee. In the years that followed, State expanded and became a leader in the water heating industry, through steadfast commitments to seeking new materials, new technology and innovative engineering techniques. When it comes to building durability into a product, nobody does it like State. Learn more at www.statewaterheaters.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Outback Steakhouse

About Outback Steakhouse: Australia inspires a fresh take on life. That seize-the-day mindset reflects in all that Outback does - especially in the menu. Outback serves up a wide variety of innovative creations, bold flavors and traditional classics, made fresh to order and how you want it. Enjoy mouthwatering steaks, grilled chicken, ribs, fresh seafood and the world famous Bloomin' Onion(R) all at affordable prices down under. Don't forget Outback’s unique cocktails, wines, premium liquors and beer - domestic, craft, import, and Aussie! For more information, visit www.outback.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Sprint Speedweek Sponsor- Cometic Gasket

About Cometic Gasket: Cometic Gasket is the Official Gasket of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Cometic is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powe sports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Cometic gaskets are must-haves for championship-winning teams across the globe. Cometic Gaskets are proudly made in the USA. For more information, log on to www.cometic.com. Cometic Gasket. Sealing championships since 1989.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts

About Elliott’s: Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, also carrying Haulmark Toter Homes, Bolt Trucks and Haulmark Trailers, is a full service facility carrying new and used trailers. Trailer lines available include United, Cobra, Intech, and Cargo Mate. Elliott’s is also an authorized EZ-GO golfcart dealer. They offer repair and service on all of their products, as well as carry a large line of parts and accessories. Elliott’s has been in the trailer business since 1995 and a golfcart dealer since 2004, serving areas all over the world. Contact Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts today at www.elliottstc.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Kear’s Speed Shop

About Kear’s Speed Shop: Kear’s Speed Shop out of Tiffin, Ohio, has been in the racing business since 1969, serving teams all over the United States. For more information, visit Kear’s Speed Shop live on the Web at www.kearsspeedshop.com, or call today at 419-448-9551.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Kistler Engines

About Kistler: Kistler Engines was established in 1993 and builds lightweight, high-performance racing engines with a commitment to quality. We pride ourselves in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for sprint cars (410 c.i., 360 c.i. & 305 c.i.), as well as, late models & midgets. Kistler Engines has also earned a great reputation for our service among professional race teams due to our quick turnaround time on rebuilds.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Racing Electronics

About Racing Electronics: Racing Electronics is the worldwide leader in two-way communications equipment for motorsports drivers, teams, series, venues, and fans, as well as the exclusive provider of FanVision technology to NASCAR, NHRA and Red Bull Global Rallycross. Racing Electronics offers reliable, industry-tested equipment and best-in-class customer service throughout the motorsports industry. Founded in New Jersey in 1988, Racing Electronics has called Concord, N.C., home since 2005. For more information, visit www.racingelectronics.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Jake’s Carts

About Jake’s Cart: Jake’s Golf Carts, “America’s Home for Custom Carts” is a proud golf cart provider for the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions. Jake’s has proudly supported both local and national dirt track racing for over 20 years. Did you know Jake’s ship carts nationwide and offers financing for as low as 0%? If you are in the market for a golf cart give Jake’s a call and mention the All-Star Circuit of Champions for a special racing discount or you can check them out at www.jakesgolfcarts.com.

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Schoenfeld Headers

About Schoenfeld: Founded in 1974 by Don Schoenfeld, Schoenfeld Headers is the world’s largest manufacturer of circle-track headers, specializing in a variety of high-quality exhaust parts, including turn-downs, extensions, tubing bends and elbows, race mufflers, insert mufflers, mandrel bends, exhaust reducers, header gaskets, and more. Schoenfeld Headers is based in Van Buren, Arkansas. We truly make exhaust applications for anything with an engine. From mini sprints to sprint cars, midgets and late models, dirt or asphalt, all the way up through the world of truck and tractor pulling and marine as well. Schoenfeld has a system for your needs, including muscle and passenger cars. Schoenfeld Headers also has state of the art CNC bending and welding equipment, as well as a state of the art chassis dyno facility. Therefore our quality and craftsmanship are second to none, making them the most popular name in racing headers. We remain committed to the Saturday night racer, providing the very best in “Performance, Quality, and Value”

All Star Circuit of Champions Series Sponsor - Donovan Engineering

About Donovan Engineering: Donovan Engineering Corporation has been making aluminum engine blocks since 1971 with the Donovan 417 which was based on the 1958 Chrysler 392 Hemi. Since then, the state-of-the-art facility has provided engine builders around the world with aluminum engine blocks based on the small block Chevy, big block Chevy, Model-D, and the 417 Hemi. For more information, please visit Donovan live on the Web at www.donovanengines.com.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Ford Performance presents the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Kokomo Speedway; Advance tickets now available

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 21, 2017) - For the first and only time in 2017, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to the famed Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, set to battle head-to-head with some of the nation’s most talented open wheel competitors, one of which will be three-time NASCAR Cup champion and owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions - Tony Stewart. This will be Stewart’s only Indiana start in a 410 cubic inch winged sprint car in 2017.

“I want to thank Ford Performance for coming on board and helping us bring the Arctic Cat All Stars back to Kokomo Speedway,“ Tony Stewart explained. “Our expectations are high this year. I know we had quite the heatwave during our visit last July, but I’m sure the weather will be much more favorable in May. I’m also thrilled for the opportunity to race during this event. Sprint Cars have always been a passion of mine, so any time I have an opportunity to race, I take full advantage of it. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Race fans will have the opportunity to witness Tony Stewart challenge nearly 20 full-time Arctic Cat All Star travelers during the upcoming Kokomo invasion, as well as an expected regional turnout of sprint car talent, led by five-time and defending All Star champion Chad Kemenah. Bloomington, Indiana’s Kraig Kinser is also expected to defend the All Star banner during the Kokomo Speedway appearance, as well as Caleb Armstrong, Caleb Helms, Ryan Smith, T.J. Michael, and Rookie of the Year contender Max Stambaugh. Rico Abreu, a two-time Chili Bowl Nationals champion and the 2016 Dirt Classic Indiana winner at Kokomo Speedway, will also be on hand.

The one-night Kokomo Speedway return, made possible by Ford Performance, will take shape on Friday evening, May 19; the first of three events on the weekend schedule for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. A full program will be on the Kokomo agenda, complete with qualifying time trials and heat race competition, headlined with a $5,000-to-win main event. The USAC SpeeD2 Midgets will also be on the evening card, creating a “must-see” experience for any open wheel enthusiast.

In addition, fans will have an opportunity to participate in a closed autograph session featuring Tony Stewart. The first 150 fans to purchase advance tickets online will have the opportunity to participate in the pre-race autograph session scheduled for 5:00pm at Tony Stewart’s merchandise trailer just outside of the main gates. Those who purchase an online ticket and qualify for the closed autograph session will be notified with additional information via email closer to the event.

Those who would like to purchase advance tickets for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions invasion of Kokomo Speedway presented by Ford Performance on May 19 can do so by visiting: http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1528. General Admission: $25; Reserved Seating (top ten rows of main grandstand): $30; Children 10 years and younger will be admitted into general admission for free. All tickets will also be available at the track on the day of the event. Pit Passes: $35.

Additional news and updates pertaining to this event will be shared online in the near future, as well as on all of the available Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions social media networks.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit its official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

David Gravel gets a Gator; wins Arctic Cat All Star DIRTcar Nationals finale at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL (February 16, 2017) - For the first time in his young career, Watertown, Connecticut’s David Gravel is a main event winner in the Sunshine State, capturing the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions DIRTcar Nationals finale at the Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida. The victory, the third of his career during Arctic Cat All Star competition and his first since 2012, was conducted in near-demanding fashion; holding back Donny Schatz and Brad Sweet to lead all 30 circuits around the Volusia Speedway Park half-mile.

“This is definitely awesome,” David Gravel stated in victory lane. “I’ve never got to win in Florida and I’ve never got to win one of these gator trophies, so this is definitely cool. I have to thank all of the guys on the team; Barry, Zack, Derrick, Chad, Jen. They all did a great job preparing these race cars all winter. All of my sponsors; they make all of this possible. We are working for really good things this year, so this is a great start to that.”

Gravel, who started on the outside-front row, wasted no time getting to the front of the field, taking command during the initial drop of the green flag and stretching his early advantage to a near-three second lead. Even with two cautions, traffic coming into play by lap 10, and an abrasive coat of rubber starting to form on the surface of the speedway by lap 15, the pilot of the CJB Motorsports/GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/No. 5 continued to hold his advantage, navigating forward while keeping Donny Schatz at a distance.

“[Donny Schatz] is definitely the best, so anytime you have an opportunity to beat him is a great thing,” Gravel stated. “The rubber started to come into play, so I had a little bit of an advantage at the end of the race. I was trying not to miss my marks while racing through traffic. I wanted to take my time and make sure I didn’t slip my tires. Our tires just made it, so thank goodness for that.”

With his second place performance, Donny Schatz, pilot of the familiar Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Arctic Cat/No. 15, will end his Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Florida campaign with three victories and two runner-up finishes.

“We are happy with that,” Donny Schatz said regarding his Arctic Cat All Star performances in Florida. “The track kinda caught us off guard here tonight. I really didn’t expect it to take rubber like that, but it did, so it kinda set us up for a difficult second-half of the race. That’s the way it goes some days. This Arctic Cat team does a phenomenal job. I think we would rather have five victories during the last week, but who wouldn’t.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy a seven week hiatus before returning to competition on Saturday evening, April 8, at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. “America’s Series” hosted competition at the southern Ohio highbanks on two separate occasions in 2016; once during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, and once again on October 22 during the Arctic Cat All Star championship weekend. NASCAR Cup star Kyle Larson earned the speedweek victory, with Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild taking high honors on championship weekend.

Those seeking additional information regarding Atomic Speedway should visit the facility live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - Thursday, February 16, 2017:
Event: 46th Annual DIRTcar Nationals
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 33 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Brian Brown - 13.644 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Christopher Bell (6th) - 13.420 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Chad Kemenah
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Armstrong
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kerry Madsen
Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Golf Carts Heat #4: Justin Henderson
JE Pistons Dash #1: Caleb Armstrong
JE Pistons Dash #2: David Gravel
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Joey Saldana
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: David Gravel
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+3)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Aaron Reutzel
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Mark Dobmeier
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.15-Donny Schatz, 13.271; 2.5-David Gravel, 13.311; 3.49-Brad Sweet, 13.317; 4.21-Brian Brown, 13.357; 5.9-Daryn Pittman, 13.415; 6.14-Christopher Bell, 13.420; 7.27-Greg Hodnett, 13.475; 8.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.479; 9.13JT-Mark Dobmeier, 13.497; 10.5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.513; 11.17s-Joey Saldana, 13.528; 12.2-Shane Stewart, 13.554; 13.2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.558; 14.4-Paul McMahan, 13.599; 15.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.607; 16.17-Caleb Helms, 13.612; 17.24-Rico Abreu, 13.617; 18.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.622; 19.87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.703; 20.59H-Justin Henderson, 13.741; 21.59-Ryan Smith, 13.770; 22.13D-Danny Dietrich, 13.783; 23.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.790; 24.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 13.800; 25.18-Ian Madsen, 13.818; 26.19-Brent Marks, 13.846; 27.7W-Tasker Phillips, 13.907; 28.O7-Jacob Wilson, 14.129; 29.13-Brandon Matus, 14.298; 30.51-John Garvin, 14.354; 31.33-Brent Matus, 14.651; 32.1Z-Dale Blaney, 99.260; 33.8M-TJ Michael, 99.990;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 14-Christopher Bell[2] ; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[3] ; 4. 5-David Gravel[4] ; 5. 2-Shane Stewart[6] ; 6. 17s-Joey Saldana[5] ; 7. 7W-Tasker Phillips[7] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 3. 4-Paul McMahan[2] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 5. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[5] ; 6. 51-John Garvin[7] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[6]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen[1] ; 2. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[2] ; 3. 21-Brian Brown[4] ; 4. 13JT-Mark Dobmeier[3] ; 5. 19-Brent Marks[8] ; 6. 18-Ian Madsen[7] ; 7. 17-Caleb Helms[6] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 59H-Justin Henderson[1] ; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel[2] ; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 4. 13D-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 5. 9-Daryn Pittman[4] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 7. 59-Ryan Smith[5] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[8]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps)
1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[5] ; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen[2] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel[3]

Dash 2 - (4 Laps)
1. 5-David Gravel[1] ; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[2] ; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 4. 59H-Justin Henderson[3] ; 5. 14-Christopher Bell[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 17s-Joey Saldana[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 17-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[6] ; 5. 7W-Tasker Phillips[7] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 7. 51-John Garvin[10] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[11] ; 10. 59-Ryan Smith[4] ; 11. O7-Jacob Wilson[8] ; 12. 1Z-Dale Blaney[12] ; 13. 8M-TJ Michael[13]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 5-David Gravel[2] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[3] ; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen[5] ; 7. 14-Christopher Bell[10] ; 8. 9-Daryn Pittman[17] ; 9. 4-Paul McMahan[12] ; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel[9] ; 11. 24-Rico Abreu[13] ; 12. 27-Greg Hodnett[14] ; 13. 19-Brent Marks[20] ; 14. 21-Brian Brown[11] ; 15. 13JT-Mark Dobmeier[15] ; 16. 17s-Joey Saldana[19] ; 17. 59H-Justin Henderson[8] ; 18. 18-Ian Madsen[23] ; 19. 17-Caleb Helms[21] ; 20. 11K-Kraig Kinser[22] ; 21. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[6] ; 22. 13D-Danny Dietrich[16] ; 23. 2-Shane Stewart[18] ; 24. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[24] Lap Leaders: David Gravel 1-30

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

Donny Schatz holds back Kyle Larson for DIRTcar Nationals win against Arctic Cat All Stars

BARBERVILLE, FL (February 15, 2017) - For the third time in his last four attempts, and for the 16th time in his career, Donny Schatz is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner, this time during night two of the 46th edition of the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. The victory, a mere .113 second advantage at the final checkers, came over Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson; the main event’s 15th starter who charged to second in 30 circuits aboard a second Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing entry.

“This is all because of this race team,” Donny Schatz explained in Volusia Speedway Park victory lane. “I’ve been racing with these guys for a long time; Ricky [Warner] and I have been together for nearly 10 years. This is not something that is built overnight. They work their tails off and do an incredible job. We never fail to learn from our mistakes and I learn from mine. We have Mark Miller from Arctic Cat with us here tonight, so we want to wish him the best. We’re glad to have him here to see a victory. He missed a few last weekend, but this is a great way to start the new week.”

Chad Kemenah jumped to the early advantage from the outside of the front row, utilizing the very topside of the Volusia Speedway Park half-mile to officially lead lap one over pole sitter Donny Schatz and fourth starting Brad Sweet. By lap five, Kemenah’s advantage stretched to nearly three seconds, catching the tail of the field for the first time on lap six. Schatz allowed traffic to work to his advantage, slowly erasing all of Kemenah’s lead by lap ten and taking command for the first time on lap 14.

The main event’s first of two red flag incidents appeared on lap 17 involving Brownsburg, Indiana’s Joey Saldana and Eunice, Louisiana’s Jason Johnson, each racing in reach of a podium position at the time of the caution. Saldana and Johnson, who started sixth and tenth on the main event grid, commenced a three car battle for second with Chad Kemenah on lap 16, only to make contact the following circuit. Although unable to return to the speedway, Saldana and Johnson walked away unharmed.

Green flag action returned to the speedway for two circuits before the main event’s second and final red flag appeared on lap 20, this time for Myerstown, Pennsylvania’s Brent Marks. Like Saldana and Johnson, Marks walked away unharmed, but was unable to return to action.

A caution on lap 22 would halt the feature field for the final time, giving Donny Schatz an open track and clean air. In the meantime, Larson, aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/No. 14, was already in striking distance; taking advantage of all three cautions to inch himself forward to third in the running order. By lap 28, Larson moved by Chad Kemenah for second, resetting his focus toward the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Arctic Cat/Ford Performance/No. 15 of Donny Schatz.

“I couldn’t feel anybody coming. It’s not my job to pay attention to what is behind me,” Donny Schatz explained in victory lane. “Somebody had to be coming. That’s what racers do and Kyle [Larson] is a great racer. He’s an aggressive racer and that helped put him in the position that he was in. I know he’s driving a really good race car, so that obviously helps, too.”

With slower traffic blocking Schatz's momentum, one final lunge on lap 30 would put Kyle Larson on the back bumper of the North Dakota native, ultimately racing through the final corner nearly side-by-side. Schatz would hang on to win by .113 seconds, followed by Kyle Larson, Chad Kemenah, Daryn Pittman, and Brad Sweet.

“I was coming up on traffic and I couldn’t get off the top,” Schatz said. “I tried to slide the lapped car in the last corner, but he ended up finding some speed somewhere and kept himself going. That forced me to kinda go back to the top and park myself there.”

For Larson, it was his first-ever appearance at Volusia Speedway Park, as well as his first time in the cockpit of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/No. 14.

“Tonight was a lot of fun,” Kyle Larson explained. “I had a decent start and was able to get in line right away. I made up most of my time down the straightaways and was able to slide people through the corners, then get going back the other direction. That was the biggest key to me moving forward. I can’t thank Tony Stewart and everyone on this team enough. I called Tony today and told him I was going to put my seat in his car and race since Christopher Bell couldn’t make it. It all worked out great.”

Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2017 tour of the Sunshine State on Thursday evening, February 16, with the second of two DIRTcar Nationals programs at the Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida. “America’s Series” will once again battle for a $5,000 top prize during their Volusia County takeover; the fifth and final Florida appearance for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2017.

Eight-time World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz is the defending Thursday night winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Volusia Speedway Park, holding off Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney and eventual Knoxville Nationals champion Jason Johnson for the four-digit payday on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 46th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park should visit the facility live on the Web at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Volusia Speedway Park - Wednesday, February 15, 2017: Event: 46th Annual DIRTcar Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Joey Saldana - 13.904 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah (7th) - 13.385 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Donny Schatz All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lucas Wolfe Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Golf Carts Heat #4: Greg Hodnett JE Pistons Dash #1: Donny Schatz JE Pistons Dash #2: Chad Kemenah Classic Ink USA B-Main: Rico Abreu Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Donny Schatz MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Kraig Kinser (+16) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Brad Sweet Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Paul McMahan Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Ian Madsen (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.21-Brian Brown, 13.221; 2.41-Jason Johnson, 13.295; 3.9-Daryn Pittman, 13.301; 4.5-David Gravel, 13.338; 5.49-Brad Sweet, 13.341; 6.17s-Joey Saldana, 13.370; 7.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.385; 8.2-Shane Stewart, 13.440; 9.2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.442; 10.5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.472; 11.1Z-Dale Blaney, 13.524; 12.27-Greg Hodnett, 13.529; 13.59H-Justin Henderson, 13.539; 14.14-Kyle Larson, 13.550; 15.15-Donny Schatz, 13.573; 16.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.593; 17.17-Caleb Helms, 13.613; 18.24-Rico Abreu, 13.614; 19.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.629; 20.19-Brent Marks, 13.640; 21.59-Ryan Smith, 13.683; 22.8M-TJ Michael, 13.698; 23.13JT-Mark Dobmeier, 13.699; 24.18-Ian Madsen, 13.753; 25.4-Paul McMahan, 13.763; 26.13D-Danny Dietrich, 13.985; 27.O7-Jacob Wilson, 14.092; 28.87-Aaron Reutzel, 14.101; 29.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.179; 30.13-Brandon Matus, 14.274; 31.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 14.327; 32.7W-Tasker Phillips, 14.362; 33.51-John Garvin, 14.402; 34.33-Brent Matus, 14.996;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[2] ; 2. 17-Caleb Helms[1] ; 3. 1Z-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 5-David Gravel[4] ; 5. 19-Brent Marks[7] ; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[5] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[8] ; 9. 7W-Tasker Phillips[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman[3] ; 3. 41-Jason Johnson[4] ; 4. 13JT-Mark Dobmeier[5] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 6. 13D-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[8] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[2] ; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[4] ; 3. 2-Shane Stewart[3] ; 4. 4-Paul McMahan[6] ; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel[8] ; 6. 18-Ian Madsen[5] ; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[9] ; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson[7] ; 9. 59-Ryan Smith[1]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[1] ; 2. 17s-Joey Saldana[3] ; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen[2] ; 4. 14-Kyle Larson[6] ; 5. 21-Brian Brown[4] ; 6. 59H-Justin Henderson[5] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1] ; 2. 17-Caleb Helms[2] ; 3. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[5] ; 4. 9-Daryn Pittman[4] ; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett[3]

Dash 2 - (4 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[2] ; 3. 17s-Joey Saldana[5] ; 4. 21-Brian Brown[4] ; 5. 41-Jason Johnson[3]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 59H-Justin Henderson[1] ; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[5] ; 5. 13D-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8] ; 8. 7W-Tasker Phillips[11] ; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson[7] ; 10. 33-Brent Matus[13] ; 11. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[10] ; 12. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 13. 51-John Garvin[12] ; 14. 59-Ryan Smith[14]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1] ; 2. 14-Kyle Larson[15] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 4. 9-Daryn Pittman[7] ; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[4] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[22] ; 7. 1Z-Dale Blaney[13] ; 8. 2-Shane Stewart[11] ; 9. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[5] ; 10. 4-Paul McMahan[17] ; 11. 5-David Gravel[14] ; 12. 2M-Kerry Madsen[12] ; 13. 17-Caleb Helms[3] ; 14. 27-Greg Hodnett[9] ; 15. 18-Ian Madsen[24] ; 16. 24-Rico Abreu[21] ; 17. 13JT-Mark Dobmeier[16] ; 18. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[25] ; 19. 8M-TJ Michael[19] ; 20. 19-Brent Marks[18] ; 21. 17s-Joey Saldana[6] ; 22. 41-Jason Johnson[10] ; 23. 21-Brian Brown[8] ; 24. 87-Aaron Reutzel[20] ; 25. 59H-Justin Henderson[23]; Lap Leaders: Chad Kemenah 1-13; Donny Schatz 14-30

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Kerry Madsen stops the sweep at Bubba Raceway Park; wins Arctic Cat All Star Winter Nationals finale in Ocala, Florida

OCALA, FL (February 11, 2017) - In front of a near-standing room only turnout, “The Madman” Kerry Madsen ended all possibility for a “Schatz Sweep” during the Sixth Annual Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park; driving around the Fargo, North Dakota, native with just six laps remaining to solidify his place on top of the feature podium. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory, his first podium finish of the Winter Nationals triple-header at Bubba Raceway Park, was the seventh of Madsen’s career, earning $5,000 in the process.

“This thing has been a rocket ship right from the drop of the gate,” Kerry Madsen explained, pilot of the GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/No. 2M. “My guys, Guy and Nate, did a great job all winter prepping these race cars and getting everything set for Florida. It feels awesome to be this fast right from the start. We were so close on Thursday, so this definitely makes up for that. I can’t thank Todd and Luke enough for this opportunity. Hopefully they were tuned-in back in Minnesota and got to see this.”

Madsen never raced outside of the top-three the entire 30-lap distance, starting third initially and racing in that same position until just beyond the halfway signal. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia, native worked around the CJB Motorsports entry of David Gravel for second on lap 16, resetting his sights on back-to-back Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner Donny Schatz.

By lap 20, traffic started to intensify, allowing Madsen to cut away at Schatz’s one second advantage at the front of the field. The pair raced nearly nose-to-tail until Madsen made the winning move at the entrance of turn one on lap 24, taking command for the first time during the main event. Madsen would race ahead untouched the remaining distance, holding off a late charge by Donny Schatz and Tim Shaffer at the final checkers, each celebrating a third consecutive podium finish.

“We ended up cutting a tire somewhere around four or five laps to go in that race” Donny Schatz explained, pilot of the Tony Stewart Racing/Arctic Cat/No. 15. “My late model experience actually helped me get through those last five laps. I was able to keep the car straight and hang on to that position. It is a tough deal, but we’ll move on and try again at Volusia.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will enjoy three days in the Florida sun before returning to competition on Wednesday evening, February 15, at the Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida. “America’s Series” will take center stage at the Florida speed plant for two consecutive nights of competition; two of five total sprint car appearances during the 2017 DIRTcar Nationals schedule. The back-to-back Volusia Speedway Park appearances will each award $5,000 top prizes.

Those seeking additional news and information regarding the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park should visit the official online home of the DIRTcar Nationals: www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park - Saturday, February 11, 2017: Event: Bubba Army Winter Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Kerry Madsen - 13.473 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen - 12.179 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Donny Schatz All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Armstrong Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Ryan Smith Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Golf Carts Heat #4: Aaron Reutzel JE Pistons Dash #1: Donny Schatz JE Pistons Dash #2: David Gravel Classic Ink USA B-Main: Steve Buckwalter Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ian Madsen (+7) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Greg Hodnett Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Kraig Kinser (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.179; 2.5-David Gravel, 12.554; 3.87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.652; 4.27-Greg Hodnett, 12.656; 5.49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.667; 6.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.685; 7.4-Danny Smith, 12.715; 8.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.784; 9.14T-Tyler Clem, 12.828; 10.2-Parker Price-Miller, 12.869; 11.22-Cole Duncan, 12.876; 12.24-Rico Abreu, 12.888; 13.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 12.981; 14.8M-TJ Michael, 12.984; 15.M1-Mark Smith, 12.996; 16.59-Ryan Smith, 13.069; 17.45-Trevor Baker, 13.074; 18.4p-Paul McMahan, 13.113; 19.5M-Max Stambaugh, 13.202; 20.21-Carson Short, 13.216; 21.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.318; 22.13F-Todd Fayard, 13.335; 23.15-Donny Schatz, 13.388; 24.9-Ryan Linder, 13.436; 25.13D-Danny Dietrich, 13.464; 26.7J-Joe Swanson, 13.482; 27.40-Mark Imler, 13.496; 28.O7-Jacob Wilson, 13.501; 29.18-Ian Madsen, 13.557; 30.33-Brent Matus, 13.567; 31.17-Caleb Helms, 13.635; 32.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.725; 33.13-Brandon Matus, 13.744; 34.51-John Garvin, 14.067; 35.76-David Jones, 14.567; 36.7W-Tasker Phillips, 14.691;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 4p-Paul McMahan[3] ; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[6] ; 5. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 6. 17-Caleb Helms[7] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[5] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[8] ; 9. 76-David Jones[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 5. 21-Carson Short[5] ; 6. 9-Ryan Linder[6] ; 7. 7J-Joe Swanson[7] ; 8. 7W-Tasker Phillips[9] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 59-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. M1-Mark Smith[2] ; 3. 14T-Tyler Clem[4] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[3] ; 5. 13D-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh[5] ; 8. 13F-Todd Fayard[6] ; 9. 40-Mark Imler[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel[2] ; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen[4] ; 3. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 4. 5-David Gravel[3] ; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[7] ; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[9] ; 9. 45-Trevor Baker[8]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[3] ; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen[4] ; 3. M1-Mark Smith[2] ; 4. 59-Ryan Smith[1] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5]

Dash 2 - (1 Laps) 1. 5-David Gravel[2] ; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel[3] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett[4]

B-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[1] ; 3. 5M-Max Stambaugh[4] ; 4. 17-Caleb Helms[11] ; 5. 7J-Joe Swanson[7] ; 6. 40-Mark Imler[8] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[14] ; 9. 13-Brandon Matus[13] ; 10. 7W-Tasker Phillips[16] ; 11. 76-David Jones[15] ; 12. 33-Brent Matus[10] ; 13. 45-Trevor Baker[3] ; 14. 13F-Todd Fayard[5] ; 15. 9-Ryan Linder[6] ; 16. 49H-Bradley Howard[12]

A-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[1] ; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 5-David Gravel[2] ; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett[10] ; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel[6] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8] ; 8. M1-Mark Smith[5] ; 9. 18-Ian Madsen[16] ; 10. 59-Ryan Smith[7] ; 11. 4p-Paul McMahan[14] ; 12. 10H-Chad Kemenah[12] ; 13. 21-Carson Short[19] ; 14. 14T-Tyler Clem[13] ; 15. 11K-Kraig Kinser[9] ; 16. 13D-Danny Dietrich[20] ; 17. 4-Danny Smith[11] ; 18. 2-Parker Price-Miller[17] ; 19. 17-Caleb Helms[24] ; 20. 8M-TJ Michael[15] ; 21. 7J-Joe Swanson[23] ; 22. 22-Cole Duncan[22] ; 23. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[21] ; 24. 24-Rico Abreu[18]

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Donny Schatz doubles up in Ocala against Arctic Cat All Stars; scores night two of Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, FL (February 10, 2017) - For the second time in as many days, Donny Schatz is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner in Ocala, Florida; scoring night two of the Sixth Annual Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park. Schatz, pilot of the Tony Stewart Racing/Arctic Cat/Ford Performance/No. 15, took command of the 30-lap feature program on lap 25, overtaking the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer with an aggressive slide job nearing the exit of turn four. The Fargo, North Dakota, native scored $5,000 for his efforts, now increasing his career total to 15 against “America’s Series.”

“This is really cool,” Schatz said. “Every team in this pit area worked hard all winter long, but I have a group of guys that I thoroughly love racing with. They are like brothers that I never had, and to be able to get to victory lane is something we all want to do. It feels extra special to do that with Arctic Cat on board with our program.”

After a pair of cautions during the first two circuits, one of which during the initial start which resulted in a complete restart, the Winter Nationals main event officially commenced with Tim Shaffer taking control at the front of the field from the outside-pole position. Despite Shaffer’s attempt to drive away from fourth starting Donny Schatz, the eight-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion kept pace, never allowing Shaffer to escape on the open track, and eventually in traffic.

By lap 20, Schatz was on the back bumper of the Demyan-Rudzik Racing/No.49X, continuing his pursuit through traffic while repeatedly attempting to drive under Shaffer at the exit of turn four. A negated slide job attempt on lap 24 was followed by a successful slide job attempt on lap 25, allowing Schatz to officially take command for the first time.

Schatz drove on to score the four-digit payday, navigating through traffic along the bottom groove of the speedway for the remaining five circuits. Tim Shaffer followed in second, a second consecutive runner-up performance for the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native, followed by David Gravel, Kerry Madsen and Joey Saldana.

“Great race,” Schatz explained. “The track kinda threw me for a loop there at the start of that race. I kept trying to make the topside work in one and two. I’m not sure if it was wet, or my fuel load kept me too loose, but I couldn’t make it work. Eventually the track changed to work in our advantage. That race was fun, though; the whole race was fun.”

“We are getting close. Definitely feels good to be this competitive,” Tim Shaffer said. “Those Tony Stewart Racing guys are fast right now, no denying that. I guess anytime you can finish second behind Schatz is pretty good.”

The Sixth Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude with a third and final program on Saturday evening, February 11. It will be the final Bubba Raceway Park appearance for the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars in 2017. The Winter Nationals finale will go 30 laps in distance, once again awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as a full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship.

Those seeking additional news and information regarding Bubba Raceway Park, such as gate times and ticket prices, should visit the facility live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park - Friday, February 10, 2017: Event: Bubba Army Winter Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 38 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Donny Schatz 13.450 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kerry Madsen 12.105 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Joey Saldana All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Paul McMahan Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Golf Carts Heat #4: Caleb Helms JE Pistons Dash #1: Joey Saldana JE Pistons Dash #2: Tim Shaffer Classic Ink USA B-Main: Cole Duncan Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cole Duncan (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Joey Saldana Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ian Madsen Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.105; 2.15-Donny Schatz, 12.170; 3.24-Rico Abreu, 12.186; 4.49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.330; 5.27-Greg Hodnett, 12.346; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.410; 7.14T-Tyler Clem, 12.425; 8.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.454; 9.17-Caleb Helms, 12.536; 10.5-David Gravel, 12.625; 11.4p-Paul McMahan, 12.717; 12.11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.725; 13.49H-Bradley Howard, 12.767; 14.22-Cole Duncan, 12.784; 15.8M-TJ Michael, 12.787; 16.M1-Mark Smith, 12.788; 17.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 12.866; 18.21-Carson Short, 12.897; 19.18-Ian Madsen, 12.984; 20.59-Ryan Smith, 12.985; 21.13D-Danny Dietrich, 12.995; 22.2-Parker Price-Miller, 13.005; 23.13-Brandon Matus, 13.009; 24.4-Danny Smith, 13.033; 25.7J-Joe Swanson, 13.112; 26.13F-Todd Fayard, 13.127; 27.45-Trevor Baker, 13.252; 28.17s-Joey Saldana, 13.273; 29.9-Ryan Linder, 13.313; 30.14-Tony Stewart, 13.387; 31.7W-Tasker Phillips, 13.474; 32.51-John Garvin, 13.555; 33.40-Mark Imler, 13.731; 34.76-David Jones, 13.755; 35.O7-Jacob Wilson, 13.769; 36.5M-Max Stambaugh, 13.870; 37.87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.975; 38.33-Brent Matus, 13.980;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 17s-Joey Saldana[1] ; 2. 7J-Joe Swanson[2] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[3] ; 5. 14-Tony Stewart[6] ; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel[10] ; 7. 9-Ryan Linder[5] ; 8. 5M-Max Stambaugh[9] ; 9. 40-Mark Imler[7] ; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 4p-Paul McMahan[2] ; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 3. 49x-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 5. 13D-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 6. M1-Mark Smith[5] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[7] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[9] ; 9. 45-Trevor Baker[8] ; 10. 33-Brent Matus[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen[4] ; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 4. 14T-Tyler Clem[1] ; 5. 21-Carson Short[7] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 7. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[6] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 9. 76-David Jones[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 17-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 5-David Gravel[1] ; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 4. 59-Ryan Smith[6] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 6. 2-Parker Price-Miller[7] ; 7. 7W-Tasker Phillips[9] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[5] ; 9. 13F-Todd Fayard[8]

Dash 1 - (4 Laps) 1. 17s-Joey Saldana[2] ; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen[1] ; 3. 4p-Paul McMahan[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 5. 17-Caleb Helms[3]

Dash 2 - (4 Laps) 1. 49x-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 3. 5-David Gravel[1] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 5. 7J-Joe Swanson[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[4] ; 3. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 4. 49H-Bradley Howard[1] ; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[6] ; 7. 51-John Garvin[12] ; 8. 5M-Max Stambaugh[16] ; 9. 45-Trevor Baker[9] ; 10. 7W-Tasker Phillips[11] ; 11. 40-Mark Imler[13] ; 12. 9-Ryan Linder[10] ; 13. O7-Jacob Wilson[15] ; 14. 76-David Jones[14] ; 15. 13F-Todd Fayard[8] ; 16. 33-Brent Matus[18] ; 17. M1-Mark Smith[3] ; 18. 87-Aaron Reutzel[17]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 5-David Gravel[6] ; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 5. 17s-Joey Saldana[1] ; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[8] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 8. 4p-Paul McMahan[5] ; 9. 27-Greg Hodnett[11] ; 10. 18-Ian Madsen[15] ; 11. 22-Cole Duncan[21] ; 12. 11K-Kraig Kinser[12] ; 13. 21-Carson Short[16] ; 14. 13D-Danny Dietrich[19] ; 15. 17-Caleb Helms[9] ; 16. 14T-Tyler Clem[13] ; 17. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[20] ; 18. 13-Brandon Matus[24] ; 19. 5M-Max Stambaugh[25] ; 20. 7J-Joe Swanson[10] ; 21. 14-Tony Stewart[18] ; 22. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[17] ; 23. 49H-Bradley Howard[22] ; 24. 8M-TJ Michael[14] ; 25. 4-Danny Smith[23] ; 26. 59-Ryan Smith[26]

Donny Schatz wins wild Arctic Cat All Star season opener at Bubba Raceway Park,
Winter Nationals action continues Friday, February 10

OCALA, FL. (February 9, 2017) - Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz survived a wild ending on Thursday evening at Bubba Raceway Park; advancing two positions during the last two circuits, each while battling nearly nose-to-tail in heavy lapped traffic, to clinch the season’s first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Schatz, the eight-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, advanced six positions during 30 non-stop laps to capture his 14th career Arctic Cat All Star victory. Tim Shaffer held on to finish just behind the pilot of the Tony Stewart Racing/Arctic Cat/Ford Performance/No. 15, followed by Kraig Kinser, Ian Madsen and Caleb Armstrong.

“Oh man, that was crazy,” said Donny Schatz. “I started to notice Kerry’s [Madsen] tire was really beginning to get low; almost down to the chords. I knew that I didn’t want to be above him at that point because when the right rear tire goes flat, the car tends to drift up the race track. When it blew, we just went to work on Shaffer. I didn’t have a lot of time, but he was racing a little too protective and I was able to set him up and get around him. I never give up and I never count us out, no matter where we are at on the race track.”

Donny Schatz commenced his campaign to the front of the field right from the drop of the initial green, eventually working forward from the inside of row four to a podium position by lap 15. By the time Schatz solidified himself third in the running order, Kerry Madsen was already in control, tailed closely by the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer. All three drivers navigated traffic nose-to-nail for nearly ten circuits, each utilizing the bottom groove of the racing surface. Shaffer was strong enough to periodically make a bid for the top spot, but each time it was negated.

Unfortunately for Kerry Madsen, who took command officially on lap 13 aboard his GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/No. 2M, disaster would strike in the form of a flat right rear tire with just two circuits remaining, caused by the rubbered-up racing surface that started to build along the bottom edge of Bubba Raceway Park. Without bringing out a caution, Madsen exited the speedway, surrendering his top spot to Tim Shaffer. Despite Shaffer’s attempt to race conservatively and protect the rubbered-up racing groove, Schatz continued to apply pressure, ultimately working around the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native on the final circuit to clinch the $5,000 payday.

“It feels really good to get it done here tonight, especially with Arctic Cat playing such a big role in our program now,” Schatz explained. “They are big supporters of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, and obviously big supporters of Tony Stewart Racing, so to win right out of the gate with this new deal is very special. Hopefully we can do this a few more times this weekend.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Winter Nationals triple-header at Bubba Raceway Park on Friday evening, February 10. Identical to Thursday, “America’s Series” will showcase a complete program on Friday night, awarding $5,000 to the main event winner, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship.

It was Bloomington, Indiana’s Kraig Kinser who earned the Friday night victory at Bubba Raceway Park in 2016. The win was Kinser’s first of two during the season, eventually revisiting the top spot on the podium at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, during the I-79 Summer Shootout.

Those seeking additional news and information regarding Bubba Raceway Park, such as gate times and ticket prices, should visit the facility live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Bubba Raceway Park - Thursday, February 9, 2017:
Event: Bubba Army Winter Nationals
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 38 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tyler Clem - 12.502 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich - 12.368 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Greg Hodnett
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kerry Madsen
Kear’s Speed Shop Heat #4: Joey Saldana
JE Pistons Dash #1: Kraig Kinser
JE Pistons Dash #2: Greg Hodnett
Classic Ink USA B-Main: Chad Kemenah
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+11)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Steve Buckwalter
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.13D-Danny Dietrich, 12.368; 2.15-Donny Schatz, 12.381; 3.11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.385; 4.24-Rico Abreu, 12.526; 5.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.539; 6.2M-Kerry Madsen, 12.556; 7.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.640; 8.49x-Tim Shaffer, 12.703; 9.27-Greg Hodnett, 12.711; 10.5-David Gravel, 12.779; 11.22-Cole Duncan, 12.832; 12.14-Tony Stewart, 12.860; 13.87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.974; 14.18-Ian Madsen, 12.983; 15.5M-Max Stambaugh, 12.988; 16.M1-Mark Smith, 13.008; 17.14T-Tyler Clem, 13.162; 18.4p-Paul McMahan, 13.177; 19.17s-Joey Saldana, 13.192; 20.2-Parker Price-Miller, 13.197; 21.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 13.242; 22.17-Caleb Helms, 13.291; 23.8M-TJ Michael, 13.410; 24.4-Danny Smith, 13.478; 25.O7-Jacob Wilson, 13.497; 26.21-Carson Short, 13.524; 27.59-Ryan Smith, 13.540; 28.7J-Joe Swanson, 13.543; 29.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.637; 30.40-Mark Imler, 13.637; 31.13F-Todd Fayard, 13.670; 32.33-Brent Matus, 13.833; 33.51-John Garvin, 14.099; 34.13-Brandon Matus, 14.134; 35.9-Ryan Linder, 14.160; 36.7W-Tasker Phillips, 14.207; 37.76-David Jones, 14.288; 38.45-Trevor Baker, 15.537;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 49x-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 5. 13D-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 6. 5M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 7. 13F-Todd Fayard[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[9] ; 10. 45-Trevor Baker[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 2. 5-David Gravel[2] ; 3. M1-Mark Smith[6] ; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel[5] ; 5. 17-Caleb Helms[7] ; 6. 14-Tony Stewart[1] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 8. 59-Ryan Smith[8] ; 9. 7W-Tasker Phillips[9] ; 10. 76-David Jones[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 2M-Kerry Madsen[2] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 3. 4p-Paul McMahan[1] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 5. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[6] ; 6. 2-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 7. 7J-Joe Swanson[8] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[9] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 17s-Joey Saldana[2] ; 2. 18-Ian Madsen[4] ; 3. 21-Carson Short[6] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 5. O7-Jacob Wilson[5] ; 6. 14T-Tyler Clem[3] ; 7. 40-Mark Imler[7] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[8] ; 9. 9-Ryan Linder[9]

Dash 1 - (1 Laps)
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 2. 2M-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 3. 18-Ian Madsen[2] ; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 5. 5-David Gravel[5]

Dash 2 - (1 Laps)
1. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 3. 13D-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 4. 17s-Joey Saldana[5] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4]

B-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 14-Tony Stewart[2] ; 3. 5M-Max Stambaugh[3] ; 4. 14T-Tyler Clem[4] ; 5. 59-Ryan Smith[7] ; 6. 2-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 7. 7J-Joe Swanson[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 9. 13-Brandon Matus[14] ; 10. 40-Mark Imler[9] ; 11. 7W-Tasker Phillips[16] ; 12. 51-John Garvin[13] ; 13. 33-Brent Matus[12] ; 14. 76-David Jones[17] ; 15. 45-Trevor Baker[18] ; 16. 9-Ryan Linder[15] ; 17. 13F-Todd Fayard[11] ; 18. 8M-TJ Michael[6]

A-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 15-Donny Schatz[7] ; 2. 49x-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[5] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[10] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[11] ; 7. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 8. 13D-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 9. 5-David Gravel[9] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[21] ; 11. 24-Rico Abreu[15] ; 12. 21-Carson Short[14] ; 13. M1-Mark Smith[12] ; 14. 4-Danny Smith[17] ; 15. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[16] ; 16. 2M-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 17. 14-Tony Stewart[20] ; 18. 17-Caleb Helms[19] ; 19. 17s-Joey Saldana[8] ; 20. 5M-Max Stambaugh[23] ; 21. 4p-Paul McMahan[13] ; 22. O7-Jacob Wilson[18] ; 23. 51-John Garvin[24] ; 24. 33-Brent Matus[25] ; 25. 14T-Tyler Clem[22] ; 26. 59-Ryan Smith[26]

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Update: Arctic Cat All Stars now welcome 18 travelers to the road full-time in 2017,
Action begins with competition at Bubba Raceway Park on February 9

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 3, 2017) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will launch the 2017 season in near-record fashion; welcoming 18 full-time travelers from five different states, each working to endure 51 events across much of the Midwest and Northeast. Of the 18 confirmed travelers, 11 will tackle the nine month campaign for the first time in their careers, attempting to etch their names permanently in the All Star history books and claim “Rookie of the Year” honors with one of America's oldest and most prestigious traveling sprint car series.

Despite the heavy, rookie presence invading the tour, it is the talented, veteran roster of travelers that aim to conquer headlines once again in 2017, led by five-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah. Kemenah, who claimed the 2016 championship by a mere-20 markers over fellow Ohio native Dale Blaney, earned one feature victory last season, using relentless consistency to claim 33 top-ten feature finishes in 43 contested starts. The Findlay native will return to the driver seat of the familiar Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/No. 10H in 2017, aiming to score a second-ever title for car owner Rob Hunter.

Other experienced travelers returning to the road full-time in 2017 include Pennsylvania native and 2015 Jim Ford Classic winner Ryan Smith; former USAC Kenyon Midget champion Caleb Armstrong; Findlay, Ohio, native Caleb Helms; 2005 Knoxville Nationals champion and son of 20-time World of Outlaws champion, Kraig Kinser; the 2016 All Star “Rookie of the Year” runner-up, the “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael; and Etters, Pennsylvania, native Bradley Howard.

In perhaps what will turn into the largest rookie battle in Arctic Cat All Star history, the contingent of newly formed All Stars is diverse; representing a multitude of tracks, series and divisions from across the country. Although some competitors have limited or part-time experience with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, some will compete for the first-time ever in 2017.

Joining Ryan Smith and Bradley Howard, seven of the 11 “Rookie of the Year” candidates hail from various parts of the Keystone State, each attempting to extend a rich, Pennsylvania presence on the road with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Former Lernerville Speedway champion and Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing ace Brandon Spithaler; the father-son duo of Brent and Brandon Matus; former Lernerville Speedway super late model runner-up turned open-wheel competitor John Garvin; 358ci sprint car graduate Tyler Esh; and the third generation family duo of Hunter and Jordan Mackison, will each represent Pennsylvania in 2017.

In addition, Ryan Linder, a Mexico, Indiana, native who will compete out of a Pennsylvania-based race shop; Dane Lorenc, a New York native and former Patriot Sprint Tour feature winner; “Mad Max” Stambaugh, an Elida, Ohio, native who claimed back-to-back NRA “360” Sprint Invaders championship runner-up finishes; and Clyde, Ohio's Roger Campbell, the most recent to add his name to the rookie list, will also follow the Arctic Cat All Star trail in 2017, raising the total number of states represented to four within the “Rookie of the Year” chase.

The 2017 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign will ignite officially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 9-11, with three, full nights of Winter Nationals competition at the Bubba Raceway Park near Ocala, Florida. All three events will award a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points toward the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star championship. The upcoming visits will bring “America’s Series” within close proximity of 30 total appearances at the Ocala-based oval since traveling commenced in 1970; recording 25 starts since February of 1991.

With Mother Nature claiming control during most of the Ocala visit in 2016, Kraig Kinser left Florida as the only victor during competition at Bubba Raceway Park. The Bloomington, Indiana, native held off Dale Blaney and Greg Hodnett for the highest spot on the podium. It was Kinser’s first of two All Star victories in 2016.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 6th Annual Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park should visit the facility live on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com. Updated news and content regarding the event will also be shared on all of the available social media networks.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

Arctic Cat continues partnership with All Star Circuit of Champions with two-year extension

INDIANAPOLIS (December 14, 2016) - Formally announced during the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions celebration in Indianapolis on December 9, Arctic Cat, the official recreational vehicle supplier of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, will extend its partnership with the traveling 410ci sprint car circuit as the title sponsor through the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Arctic Cat’s inaugural season as the title sponsor in 2016 proved to be a success, fueling the decision to extend its relationship with one of America’s oldest traveling sprint car series.

“We are more than pleased to extend our relationship with the All Star Circuit of Champions for the next two seasons. 2016 proved to be beneficial for Arctic Cat, and I am confident that our continued involvement will only elevate Arctic Cat’s exposure and impact in the world of sprint car racing” Greg Williamson explained, Chief Marketing Officer of Arctic Cat. “All Star fans are hunters, fishermen, farmers, ranchers, outdoorsmen; these are the people most attracted to our products. Having the opportunity to interact with that demographic regularly is a privilege. We are very excited for the season’s to come.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will promote Arctic Cat during 50+ events in 2017, traveling to eight states throughout all areas of the Midwest, Northeast and East Coast. In routine fashion, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will activate the new year with a trip to Florida, headlining five events between February 9 and February 16 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala and Volusia Speedway Park near Daytona.

Arctic Cat will not only act as the title sponsor for the All Stars in 2017, but it will also play a major role during a select number of events throughout the season. Similar to 2016, local Arctic Cat dealers, positioned throughout the Northeast and Midwest, will set-up displays at select tracks allowing fans to interact with new products, ask questions to company representatives, as well as engage in ride-alongs and participate in special sales offers that may be conducted throughout the year. Arctic Cat will also award products at the year end championship banquet.

“We are honored to have Arctic Cat with us again in 2017 and 2018. We molded a great foundation in 2016, and now we have the opportunity to build on that foundation during the next two years,” Tony Stewart said, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “This series is special. We are a family. To have Arctic Cat continue to be a part of this family is something we can all be proud of.”

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

 

2017 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule released Major events return; Ohio Sprint Speedweek features eight events in nine days

INDIANAPOLIS (12/2/2016) - The All Star Circuit of Champions will take on a full slate of competition in 2017, complete with 51 events at 32 facilities in eight states, all of which taking shape between early February and mid-October. All Star competitors will visit facilities throughout much of the upper Midwest and Northeast during their upcoming travels, circling areas of Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York. As customary, the 2017 season will ignite with an eight-day campaign in the Sunshine State, complete with five events between February 9 and February 16 at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park.

“I think I speak for everyone when I say we are more than excited to get the 2017 season underway,” Tony Stewart said, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “It takes a lot of hard work and coordination to put a full season together. With the help from all of the tracks and their officials, I think we have the foundation for an exciting year.”

Returning to the All Star schedule in 2017 is an extended list of premier open wheel events, most of which awarding high dollar paydays. Premier events returning in 2017 include Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket; the Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway; Atomic Speedway’s Open Wheel Championship; the Dirt Classic Ohio at Attica Raceway Park; the Second Annual Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway; Tuscarora 50 weekend in Port Royal, Pennsylvania; and a pair of Eldora Speedway showcases: 4-Crown Nationals and Sprintacular.

A total of four events will exceed the standard All Star winner’s share of $5,000 in 2017. The Pete Jacobs Memorial, Dirt Classic Ohio and the Open Wheel Championship finale will each award a $10,000 top prize, while Port Royal Speedway’s historic Tuscarora 50, celebrating its 50th anniversary next September, will award an unprecedented $50,000 after 50 laps of green flag competition; the largest All Star winner’s share of 2017.

The 2017 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will feature eight nights of competition, competing at eight different race tracks throughout all four corners of the Buckeye State. Slated to take shape between Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 24, the 35th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek schedule will visit Attica Raceway Park, Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Muskingum County Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and Atomic Speedway. If needed, the off day scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, will be utilized as a rain date. Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket went uninterrupted in 2016, awarding seven different main event winners in eight contested events.

Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York; and Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan, will each host All Star competition for the first time ever in 2017. The inaugural Angell Park Speedway appearance will act as the second of two Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Sprint Car Series challenge events against the All Star Circuit of Champions. Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, will activate the weekend on Saturday, May 20, followed by Angell Park on Sunday, May 21.

Outlaw Speedway will join Orange County Fair Speedway and Lebanon Valley Speedway for a New York triple-header on Friday through Sunday, July 28-July 30, while Merritt Speedway will act as the second of two Michigan appearances during the June 30-July 1 weekend; the only two Michigan appearances for the All Stars in 2017.

Pennsylvania will host the All Star Circuit of Champions on 16 separate occasions in 2017 spread amongst six different weekend swings. “America’s Series” will tread through areas of Western Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania during their treks to the Keystone State, attempting to continue a stretch of success in Pennsylvania that includes six main event victories for the All Stars in 2016. Major events headlined in Pennsylvania include the Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway, the I-79 Summer Shootout at Eriez Speedway/Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway/Tri-City Raceway Park, and the historic Tuscarora 50.

“We have a lot of great events lined up, as well as plans to visit new areas,” Tony said. “I think the fans are in for something very special in 2017. I’m excited to get to Florida.”

Stay tuned online, as well as on social media, for any schedule adjustments or changes. Those interested in purchasing tickets for any of the scheduled events should contact the hosting facility.

Additional All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

Date

 

Track

 

City, State

 

Event

 

To-Win

 

 

2/9/2017

 

Bubba Raceway Park

 

Ocala, FL

 

Bubba Army Winter Nationals

 

$  5,000

 

 

2/10/2017

 

Bubba Raceway Park

 

Ocala, FL

 

Bubba Army Winter Nationals

 

$  5,000

 

 

2/11/2017

 

Bubba Raceway Park

 

Ocala, FL

 

Bubba Army Winter Nationals

 

$  5,000

 

 

2/15/2017

 

Volusia Speedway

 

Deleon Springs, FL

 

DIRTcar Nationals

 

$  5,000

 

 

2/16/2017

 

Volusia Speedway

 

Deleon Springs, FL

 

DIRTcar Nationals

 

$  5,000

 

 

4/8/2017

 

Atomic Speedway

 

Waverly, OH

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

4/15/2017

 

Attica Raceway Park (4/21 rain date)

 

Attica, OH

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

4/22/2017

 

Wayne County Speedway

 

Orrville, OH

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

4/28/2017

 

Williams Grove Speedway

 

Mechanicsburg, PA

 

Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial

 

$  5,000

 

 

4/29/2017

 

Port Royal Speedway

 

Port Royal, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

4/30/2017

 

Bedford Speedway

 

Bedford, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/5/2017

 

Lernerville Speedway

 

Sarver, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/6/2017

 

Mercer Raceway Park

 

Mercer, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/19/2017

 

Kokomo Speedway

 

Kokomo, IN

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/20/2017

 

Wilmot Raceway

 

Wilmot, WI

 

IRA All Star Challenge Part I

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/21/2017

 

Angell Park Speedway

 

Sun Prairie, WI

 

IRA All Star Challenge Part  II

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/26/2017

 

Attica Raceway Park

 

Attica, OH

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

5/27/2017

 

TBA

 

OH

 

 

 

 

5/28/2017

 

TBA

 

OH

 

 

 

 

6/9/2017

 

Lincoln (IL) Speedway

 

Lincoln, IL

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/10/2017

 

Macon Speedway

 

Macon, IL

 

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/16/2017

 

Attica Raceway Park

 

Attica, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/17/2017

 

Eldora Speedway

 

Rossburg, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/18/2017

 

Waynesfield Raceway Park

 

Waynesfield, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/19/2017

 

Wayne County Speedway

 

Orrville, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/20/2017

 

Sharon Speedway

 

Hartford, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/21/2017

 

RAIN DATE

 

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

 

6/22/2017

 

Muskingum County Speedway

 

Dresden, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

6/23/2017

 

Limaland Motorsports Park

 

Lima, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

6/24/2017

 

Atomic Speedway

 

Waverly, OH

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

 

$  5,000

 

6/30/2017

 

Hartford Speedway

 

Hartford, MI

 

 

$  5,000

 

7/1/2017

 

Merritt Speedway

 

Lake City, MI

 

 

$  5,000

 

7/8/2017

 

Sharon Speedway (7/9 rain date)

 

Hartford, OH

 

Lou Blaney Memorial

 

$  5,000

 

7/21/2017

 

Eriez Speedway

 

Erie, PA

 

I-79 Summer Shootout

 

$  5,000

 

7/22/2017

 

Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway

 

Imperial, PA

 

I-79 Summer Shootout

 

$  5,000

 

7/23/2017

 

Tri-City Raceway Park

 

Franklin, PA

 

I-79 Summer Shootout

 

$  5,000

 

7/28/2017

 

Outlaw Speedway

 

Dundee, NY

 

 

$  5,000

 

7/29/2017

 

Orange County Fair Speedway

 

Middletown, NY

 

 

$  5,000

 

7/30/2017

 

Lebanon Valley Speedway (7/31 rain date)

 

West Lebanon, NY

 

 

TBA

 

8/17/2017

 

Grandview Speedway

 

Bechtelsville, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

8/18/2017

 

Williams Grove Speedway

 

Mechanicsburg, PA

 

Jack Gunn Memorial

 

$  5,000

 

8/19/2017

 

Lincoln (PA) Speedway

 

Abbottsville, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

8/20/2017

 

Susquehanna Speedway

 

York Haven, PA

 

Justin Snyder Salute to the Troops

 

$  5,000

 

8/25/2017

 

Atomic Speedway

 

Waverly, OH

 

Open Wheel Championship

 

$  5,000

 

8/26/2017

 

Atomic Speedway

 

Waverly, OH

 

Open Wheel Championship

 

$ 10,000

 

9/2/2017

 

Attica Raceway Park

 

Attica, OH

 

Dirt Classic Ohio

 

$ 10,000

 

9/3/2017

 

Wayne County Speedway (9/4 rain date $5k to win)

 

Orrville, OH

 

Pete Jacobs Memorial

 

$ 10,000

 

9/8/2017

 

Port Royal Speedway

 

Port Royal, PA

 

Night Before the 50

 

$  5,000

 

9/9/2017

 

Port Royal Speedway (9/10 rain date)

 

Port Royal, PA

 

Tuscarora 50

 

$ 50,000

 

9/16/2017

 

Selinsgrove Speedway

 

Selinsgrove, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

9/17/2017

 

Bedford Speedway

 

Bedford, PA

 

 

$  5,000

 

9/23/2017

 

Eldora Speedway (9/24 rain date)

 

Rossburg, OH

 

4-Crown Nationals

 

$  5,000

 

10/7/2017

 

Wayne County Speedway

 

Orrville, OH

 

 

$  5,000

 

10/14/2017

 

Eldora Speedway

 

Rossburg, OH

 

UNOH Sprintacular

 

$  5,000

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild wins Arctic Cat All Star finale, Chad Kemenah claims fifth career Arctic Cat All Star championship

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (October 22, 2016) - For the fifth time in his career and for the first time since 2005, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist, earning his fate by finishing eighth during the championship finale at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, October 22. It is a first-ever title for team owner Rob Hunter.

Kemenah, pilot of the Rob Hunter-owned/Seneca Energy Corp/DKW Transport/JRC Transportation/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/ No. 10H entry, started 13th on the main event grid and gently worked his way into a top-ten finishing position; just one position ahead of championship contender and defending titlist Dale Blaney at the final checkers. Blaney, who fell short of a seventh championship by a mere 20 markers, finished second in the final standings, followed by Sheldon Haudenschild, Cap Henry and Kraig Kinser.

“I hope my car owner’s smile is as big as mine right now,” Chad Kemenah said. “I can’t thank Rob Hunter and his wife enough for giving my brother (Brian Kemenah) and I an opportunity with this race team. We didn’t have the season we wanted last year as far as consistency goes, but we were pretty consistent this year. We really take pride in our level of consistency. Sometimes we second guess ourselves, but we just really needed to focus on us and our results and not worry about where others finish. That’s what it takes to win a championship.”

Chad Kemenah ended his 2016 Arctic Cat All Star championship campaign with one victory on the season, occurring at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The 2016 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion also earned 33 top-ten finishes in 43 main event starts, 24 of which were inside the top-five.

“We definitely wanted to win more, of course. But to have the amount of top-five finishes that we have, no matter where we raced or who we raced against, says a lot about this race team. Sometimes point racing isn’t fun. Things were getting a little stressful here the last month or so. I’m not sure my car owner would admit that, but it is true. I don’t want this to be the first one for Rob Hunter, so hopefully we can repeat.”

Chad Kemenah won the war, but Sheldon Haudenschild won the battle on Saturday night at Atomic Speedway; scoring $10,000 during the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season finale over a competitive field of 49 entries. Haudenschild started second on the main event grid and raced in a podium position during the entire 35-lap main event. The Wooster, Ohio, native took command for the first time on lap 32; surviving accidental contact with race leader Cole Duncan to inherit the top spot over Hunter Schuerenberg and sixth row starter Danny Lasoski. Duncan, the main event pole sitter who led every lap of the feature program until that point, would not return.

Haudenschild, the winningest driver with the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016, drove ahead to score his ninth victory of season and 15th of his career, keeping, Schuerenberg, Danny Lasoski, Pennsylvania invader Brent Marks, and Spencer Bayston at bay.

“I felt bad about that contact with Cole Duncan. I definitely didn’t intend for that to happen. We were both racing really hard for position and ran out of race track,” Sheldon Haudenschild said. “This has been a really fun season. I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work and effort this year. Every time I get in my car, I know what I am going to get and I know what to expect. This win is pretty special. We’ll take this and move ahead.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will celebrate the 2016 season with the annual awards banquet, scheduled for Friday evening, December 9, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. In conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show, the awards banquet will be conducted in rooms 231-233 of the Indiana Convention Center. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7, with the awards ceremony to follow. Additional news and information will be sent via email in the near future.

Contingency Awards/Results: Atomic Speedway - Saturday, October 22, 2016:
Event: Arctic Cat All Star Championship Finale
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 49 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild - 11.573 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Holtgraver - 11.489 (2nd Quick)
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Ryan Myers
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Lasoski
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs
Arctic Cat Heat #4: Tim Shaffer
Classic Ink USA Heat #5: Travis Philo
JE Pistons Dash: Cole Duncan
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brent Marks (+16)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Spencer Bayston
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cole Duncan
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.12N-Cole Duncan, 11.282; 2.70-Danny Holtgraver, 11.489; 3.11K-Kraig Kinser, 11.529; 4.57X-Andrew Palker, 11.532; 5.21-Cap Henry, 11.562; 6.2s-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.568; 7.81-Lee Jacobs, 11.635; 8.40-Caleb Helms, 11.652; 9.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.660; 10.56R-Ryan Myers, 11.696; 11.1-Dale Blaney, 11.703; 12.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 11.709; 13.4X-Jimmy Stinson, 11.717; 14.5T-Travis Philo, 11.740; 15.4-Danny Smith, 11.804; 16.49-Tim Shaffer, 11.821; 17.2-Danny Lasoski, 11.833; 18.8M-TJ Michael, 11.908; 19.22B-Ryan Broughton, 11.916; 20.10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.941; 21.7K-Dallas Hewitt, 11.993; 22.17B-Bill Balog, 12.007; 23.78-Todd Kane, 12.024; 24.97-Broc Martin, 12.047; 25.19m-Brent Marks, 12.057; 26.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.067; 27.19P-Paige Polyak, 12.083; 28.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.096; 29.39-Spencer Bayston, 12.150; 30.A97-Cale Conley, 12.167; 31.83X-Nate Reeser, 12.185; 32.A67-Nathan Skaggs, 12.204; 33.83-Adam Cruea, 12.382; 34.40i-Mark Imler, 12.412; 35.59J-Kirk Jeffries, 12.550; 36.22D-Josh Davis, 12.554; 37.45-Mark Coleman, 12.574; 38.3FX-Dean Kester, 12.802; 39.O8-Brandon Conkel, 12.814; 40.A76-RJ Perkins, 12.836; 41.9J-Jessie McCreary, 12.873; 42.7A-Dave Dickson, 12.956; 43.O6-Brandy Bower, 13.166; 44.14-Shawn MIller, 14.070; 45.49H-Bradley Howard, 99.190; 46.80-Lance Webb, 99.290; 47.27-Cody Gallogly, 99.450; 48.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 99.480; 49.35R-Ronnie Blair, 99.500;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 56R-Ryan Myers[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[6] ; 5. 97-Broc Martin[7] ; 6. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[5] ; 7. O8-Brandon Conkel[9] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 9. 14-Shawn MIller[10] ; 10. 19P-Paige Polyak[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 2-Danny Lasoski[2] ; 2. 4-Danny Smith[3] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 39-Spencer Bayston[5] ; 5. A67-Nathan Skaggs[1] ; 6. 83-Adam Cruea[6] ; 7. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[7] ; 8. A76-RJ Perkins[8] ; 9. 7A-Dave Dickson[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 2. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 3. 12N-Cole Duncan[4] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[6] ; 6. 22D-Josh Davis[8] ; 7. 80-Lance Webb[10] ; 8. O6-Brandy Bower[9] ; 9. 40i-Mark Imler[7] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[1]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[3] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[5] ; 5. 78-Todd Kane[1] ; 6. A97-Cale Conley[6] ; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser[7] ; 8. 45-Mark Coleman[8] ; 9. 3FX-Dean Kester[9]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps)
1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 2s-Hunter Schuerenberg[2] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8] ; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton[5] ; 7. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[6] ; 8. 9J-Jessie McCreary[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 12N-Cole Duncan[4] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 3. 56R-Ryan Myers[1] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 5. 2s-Hunter Schuerenberg[8] ; 6. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[7] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 8. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[2]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. O8-Brandon Conkel[3] ; 2. O6-Brandy Bower[7] ; 3. 3FX-Dean Kester[2] ; 4. 80-Lance Webb[10] ; 5. A76-RJ Perkins[4] ; 6. 14-Shawn MIller[8] ; 7. 9J-Jessie McCreary[5] ; 8. 45-Mark Coleman[1] ; 9. 7A-Dave Dickson[6] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[9]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 97-Broc Martin[6] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 3. 83-Adam Cruea[12] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 5. A97-Cale Conley[9] ; 6. 40i-Mark Imler[13] ; 7. O8-Brandon Conkel[17] ; 8. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[14] ; 9. 22D-Josh Davis[15] ; 10. O6-Brandy Bower[18] ; 11. 78-Todd Kane[5] ; 12. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[8] ; 13. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 14. 83X-Nate Reeser[10] ; 15. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[4] ; 16. 22B-Ryan Broughton[3] ; 17. A67-Nathan Skaggs[11] ; 18. 19P-Paige Polyak[16]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 2s-Hunter Schuerenberg[3] ; 3. 2-Danny Lasoski[12] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[20] ; 5. 39-Spencer Bayston[18] ; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[17] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[16] ; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah[13] ; 9. 1-Dale Blaney[14] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[22] ; 11. 97-Broc Martin[21] ; 12. 8M-TJ Michael[24] ; 13. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[6] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[19] ; 15. 12N-Cole Duncan[1] ; 16. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 17. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[23] ; 18. 83-Adam Cruea[25] ; 19. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 20. 49-Tim Shaffer[11] ; 21. 21-Cap Henry[15] ; 22. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 24. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[8] ; 25. 56R-Ryan Myers[5]

FINAL Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (October 22, 2016):
1 Chad Kemenah-5238
2 Dale Blaney-5218
3 Sheldon Haudenschild-5178
4 Cap Henry-4896
5 Kraig Kinser-4854
6 Danny Holtgraver-4690
7 T.J. Michael-4602
8 Caleb Helms-4400
9 Andrew Palker-4182
10 Lee Jacobs-4150

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions finale at Atomic Speedway set for Saturday, October 22; Single day shootout, $10,000-to-win

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (October 21, 2016) - With Mother Nature’s failure to cooperate, washing away competition for Friday evening, October 21, Atomic Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials have decided to reschedule the original two-day Arctic Cat All Star championship finale and now host a single day shootout, all set for tomorrow - Saturday, October 22.

Drivers will battle for a top prize equaling $10,000 on Saturday evening, highlighting a complete show that will include qualifying time trials, heat race competition, consolations, and mains. Due to time constraints, the originally scheduled “Race of Champions” will be eliminated from the Saturday evening program.

Pending conditions of the speedway grounds, Atomic Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 22, with hot laps to follow at 5. Additional information regarding ticket prices and reserved seating can be found online. Please stay tuned at www.allstarsprint.com as well as at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

2016 Arctic Cat All Star championship to be determined at Atomic Speedway Two-day program complete with $20,000 main event and $2,000 “Race of Champions”

INDIANAPOLIS (October 19, 2016) - Entering the final weekend of competition as one of the closest point battles in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions history, “America’s Series” will determine a 2016 champion on Saturday evening, October 22, at Atomic Speedway, concluding a near-50 race campaign through much of the Northeast and Midwest that welcomed nearly 300 different sprint car competitors to the dirt in 2016. Thirteen drivers from four different states committed themselves to the entire championship campaign this season; one of the most competitive and diverse rosters in All Star history.

“I want to congratulate all of the drivers and teams for another successful All Star season. The schedule, the miles, the preparation, the maintenance; it takes an indescribable amount of work and dedication to complete a season like we had in 2016. I’m sure the effort will be more than rewarding,” Tony Stewart said, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “Although we’ve reached the end, we still have a championship to determine. It’s exciting to witness one of the closest battles in this series’ history. We are all excited to see how things unfold.”

The 2016 Arctic Cat All Star championship finale at Atomic Speedway is set for Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, and will feature a two-day program complete with qualifying and heat race competition on Friday, followed by consolation and feature competition on Saturday. Saturday night’s main event will award a $20,000 winner’s share, as well as officially determine the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist.

Despite being plagued with issues resulting from Mother Nature during early season attempts, the championship finale will feature the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Atomic Speedway for a second time in 2016; a first since Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket in late June when recent NASCAR Sprint Cup winner Kyle Larson earned the $5,000 victory. It was his second of two victories during Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

With a combined total of 10 Arctic Cat All Star championships to their credit, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah and Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will enter the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star finale separated by a mere 18 markers; one of the closest championship margins in the 46-year history of “America’s Series,” closely equaling the excitement of outcomes that occurred in 1992, 1993 and 2007.

“Our game plan for much of the season has been to focus on each individual race. We’ve been able to stay consistent and race our way toward the front. Because of that, we are now in the position that we are in,” Chad Kemenah explained, driver of the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/DKW Transport/No. 10H. “Our game plan will remain that way even entering the last race of the season. Earning a win on Saturday is what we are working for. I can’t thank Rob Hunter and the entire team enough for this opportunity. Rob gives us the equipment necessary to be in this position. I would love to earn him a championship.”

In 1992 and 1993, All Star legends Frankie Kerr and Kevin Huntley settled All Star championship battles by less than five points; Huntley earned the championship in 1992 by four points, followed by a precedent-setting tie between Kerr and Huntley in 1993. In 2007, the All Star championship was once again settled by single-digits with Greg Wilson edging out Danny Smith by two markers for a second consecutive title.

“It’s a close battle, but my only concern, and my team’s only concern, is that Atomic Speedway is paying $20,000 this weekend,” Dale Blaney explained, pilot of the Big Game Treestands/GoMuddy.com/CH Motorsports/No. 1. “I have no control of the point situation. Right now, our only game plan is to win that $20,000. At the end of the night, we’ll look back and see where we finished in relation to Chad (Kemenah), and if things go our way, we may be in a position to win the title. My only advantage right now is that there is going to be a good field of cars there this weekend. That’s my only bonus right now.”

In addition to the two-day Arctic Cat All Star program, a “Race of Champions” will also be contested, highlighting the Friday night portion of the weekend schedule. The event, hosted by Atomic Speedway officials to honor all current and former 410 sprint car track champions and series champions throughout the country, will award a $2,000 top prize after 20 laps of green flag competition. Nearly 15 drivers from 11 different series and tracks are committed to participating in the “Race of Champions” on Friday, October 21. The committed roster includes, but is not limited to, Ohio Sprint Car Series champion Cole Duncan, Knoxville Raceway and National Sprint League champion Danny Lasoski, Fremont Speedway champion Broc Martin, FAST Series champion Byron Reed, IRA champion Jeremy Schultz, and Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association champion Dave Dickson.

Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, will open pit gates at 2:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, October 21-22. Spectator gates are scheduled to swing open at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 21. A mandatory Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:15, followed by hot laps at 6.

Front gates will open for spectators at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 22. The drivers meeting will be conducted at 4:15, followed by hot laps at 5. Those seeking additional information should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (October 18, 2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 5104 2. Dale Blaney: 5086 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 5028 4. Cap Henry: 4788 5. Kraig Kinser: 4718 6. Danny Holtgraver: 4578 7. T.J. Michael: 4476 8. Caleb Helms: 4270 9. Andrew Palker: 4060 10. Lee Jacobs: 4046

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Rico Abreu takes non-stop Sprintacular!
Dale Blaney cuts Kemenah’s point lead to 18

ROSSBURG, Ohio (October 8, 2016) - St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu secured his fourth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2016 season on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway; leading all 30 circuits of the non-stop, Sprintacular main event to officially solidify his position on top of the feature podium. For Abreu, the Eldora Speedway victory was the second of his career at The Big E during Arctic Cat All Star competition, holding back a pair of Arctic Cat All Star championship point contenders, Dale Blaney and Chad Kemenah, for a cool $5,000. Blaney would cross under the final checkers just behind Abreu, followed by Chad Kemenah, a hard-charging Cap Henry, and Cole Duncan.

“Hats off to Eldora Speedway and the entire staff. There are a lot of cars here between all three of the divisions (118). That is definitely not easy,” Rico Abreu explained. “I especially want to thank all of you fans for sticking this out through the cold weather here tonight. I’m not real used to this. I’m used to California weather. This is so much fun, though. I enjoy getting to come here and being a part of everything at Eldora Speedway.”

Rico Abreu started third on the feature grid, taking command before the completion of lap one over Dale Baney and Sheldon Haudenschild. The California native wasted no time and began to stretch his advantage right from the drop of the green flag; extending his lead to nearly three seconds by lap three. Dale Blaney eventually settled into second, followed by Chad Kemenah and Sheldon Haudenschild.

Abreu, Blaney and Kemenah raced-on unshuffled, hitting their first obstacle in the form of traffic with just ten laps in the books. Rubber started to come into play by the mid-point of the 30-lap program, allowing the racing surface to narrow which ultimately shrunk Abreu’s racing lane and advantage. Abreu’s two to three second lead shrunk to less than one second over Blaney and Kemenah by lap 25, with all three eventually racing single file and nose to tail on a thin lane of rubbered-up racing surface. Abreu held on, earning a sixth career victory against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, equaling that of Kerry Madsen and Kasey Kahne on the all-time win list.

“I knew Dale (Blaney) was getting close. I probably shouldn’t have, but I looked up at the big screen a few times and saw he was behind me,” Rico Abreu explained. “You just have to stay patient with the lapped cars. It was taking rubber and the racing line kept getting narrower and narrower. I was able to get around the lapped cars that I needed to. By that time, the lapped cars that were ahead of me weren’t passing anybody. I just had to make sure to hit my marks and stay patient.”

Dale Blaney’s runner-up finish allowed the “Low Rider” to snip away at Chad Kemenah’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point advantage. Kemenah, a former four-time Arctic Cat All Star point champion, will lead Dale Blaney into the Atomic Speedway season finale with an 18-point margin. The Alvada, Ohio, native led Blaney by 20 points entering the Sprintacular at Eldora Speedway.

“Overall, it was a really good run for us tonight,” Dale Blaney explained. “Second is tough to take here. I mean, Rico runs really good here so I can’t take that away from him or us. We really started to get single file there, especially in three and four, which made things really difficult in terms of passing. I’m happy with second. Things are going to be interesting at Atomic.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will wrap up the 2016 season with a two-day visit to the Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, October 21-22. All Star championship weekend will feature a full, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program during the two-day visit, complete with qualifying time trials and heat races on Friday, followed by consolations, dash and a $20,000-to-win main event on Saturday.

As an added bonus, a “Race of Champions” will be contested during the Friday night portion of the All Star championship weekend at Atomic Speedway. Sprint car track champions, as well as series champions, from coast to coast are invited to participate, all battling for a $2,000 top prize. Those seeking additional information should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - Saturday, October 8, 2016:
Event: The Sprintacular
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 40 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Kraig Kinser - 14.218
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ian Madsen - 14.193
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Shawn Dancer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ian Madsen
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Rico Abreu
EMi Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash: Chad Kemenah
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Rico Abreu
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cap Henry (+15)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Sheldon Haudenschild (6th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver (12th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.18-Ian Madsen, 14.193; 2.24-Rico Abreu, 14.267; 3.11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.282; 4.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.322; 5.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.358; 6.5T-Travis Philo, 14.410; 7.12N-Cole Duncan, 14.419; 8.1-Dale Blaney, 14.426; 9.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.453; 10.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 14.508; 11.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.514; 12.82-Sammy Swindell, 14.533; 13.17B-Bill Balog, 14.559; 14.23c-Tyler Courtney, 14.565; 15.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.567; 16.70-Danny Holtgraver, 14.613; 17.2M-Dustin Daggett, 14.619; 18.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 14.664; 19.49D-Shawn Dancer, 14.718; 20.21-Cap Henry, 14.754; 21.97-Aaron Reutzel, 14.821; 22.5M-Max Stambaugh, 14.887; 23.40-Caleb Helms, 14.897; 24.71m-Paul May, 14.933; 25.7-Joe Swanson, 14.978; 26.8M-TJ Michael, 15.148; 27.A97-Cale Conley, 15.209; 28.4-Danny Smith, 15.300; 29.60-Kory Crabtree, 15.346; 30.13-Brandon Matus, 15.367; 31.49H-Bradley Howard, 15.389; 32.21K-Kyle Pruitt, 15.718; 33.O7-Jacob Wilson, 15.788; 34.5J-Jeremy Schultz, 15.832; 35.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 15.887; 36.3FX-Dean Kester, 16.234; 37.7K-Dallas Hewitt, 16.243; 38.16M-Danny Mumaw, 16.264; 39.83-Adam Cruea, 16.499; 40.11-Brian Benson, 16.685;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 49D-Shawn Dancer[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 17B-Bill Balog[3] ; 4. 2M-Dustin Daggett[2] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 7. 71m-Paul May[5] ; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[10] ; 9. 21K-Kyle Pruitt[8] ; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 18-Ian Madsen[4] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6] ; 6. A97-Cale Conley[9] ; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh[7] ; 8. 7-Joe Swanson[8] ; 9. 3FX-Dean Kester[10] ; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker[3]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 3. 82-Sammy Swindell[5] ; 4. 12N-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[8] ; 6. 23c-Tyler Courtney[6] ; 7. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 8. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 9. 97-Aaron Reutzel[9] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[10]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 2. 13-Brandon Matus[1] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 5. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[7] ; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[6] ; 7. 16M-Danny Mumaw[8] ; 8. 83-Adam Cruea[9] ; 9. 11-Brian Benson[10] ; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard[5]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 6. 18-Ian Madsen[6] ; 7. 12N-Cole Duncan[5] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 97-Aaron Reutzel[5] ; 2. 23c-Tyler Courtney[3] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[11] ; 6. 71m-Paul May[8] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson[14] ; 9. A97-Cale Conley[10] ; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw[18] ; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[16] ; 12. 49H-Bradley Howard[12] ; 13. 21K-Kyle Pruitt[13] ; 14. 83-Adam Cruea[19] ; 15. 11-Brian Benson[20] ; 16. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[15] ; 17. 3FX-Dean Kester[17] ; 18. 5M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 19. 7-Joe Swanson[9] ; 20. 57X-Andrew Palker[1]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[19] ; 5. 12N-Cole Duncan[7] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 7. 18-Ian Madsen[6] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 10. 97-Aaron Reutzel[21] ; 11. 82-Sammy Swindell[13] ; 12. 70-Danny Holtgraver[23] ; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[18] ; 14. 49D-Shawn Dancer[9] ; 15. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[15] ; 16. 23c-Tyler Courtney[22] ; 17. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[24] ; 18. 2M-Dustin Daggett[14] ; 19. 17B-Bill Balog[11] ; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs[12] ; 21. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[20] ; 22. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 23. 60-Kory Crabtree[25] ; 24. 4-Danny Smith[16] ; 25. 13-Brandon Matus[10]


Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (October 8, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah - 5104
2. Dale Blaney - 5086
3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 5028
4. Cap Henry - 4788
5. Kraig Kinser - 4718
6. Danny Holtgraver - 4706
7. T.J. Michael - 4476
8. Caleb Helms - 4270
9. Lee Jacobs - 4152
10. Andrew Palker - 4060

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

One Last Bang: Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will help Eldora Speedway close out 2016 season with annual Sprintacular, All Star championship battle still “too close to call”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (October 4, 2016) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make their fourth and final Eldora Speedway appearance of the season on Saturday evening, October 8, helping the World’s Greatest Dirt Track open and shut their doors for the final time of 2016.

The Eldora Speedway season finale, known formally as the Sprintacular, will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, awarding $5,000 to the main event winner. The NRA “360” Sprint Invaders and Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing sprint cars will also be on the Sprintacular agenda, creating a full-blown, open wheel spectacle for sprint car enthusiasts

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made their most recent Eldora Speedway appearance on Saturday evening, September 24, during night two of the two-day Four Crown Nationals weekend. Ian Madsen, brother of former Kings Royal champion Kerry Madsen, was the Four Crown Nationals main event winner, taking command with just three circuits remaining to solidify his spot on the Eldora Speedway victory lane stage for the first time in his career.

Chad Kemenah, the current Arctic Cat All Star point leader, finished second on September 24, followed by Randy Hannagan, Kraig Kinser, and Brady Bacon. Madsen became the third different Arctic Cat All Star winner at The Big E in 2016, joining Jac Haudenschild (Ohio Sprint Speedweek) and Donny Schatz (Kings Royal; show-up points event) in the history books.

With his podium finish during Four Crown Nationals competition, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah was able to reclaim the top spot in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions’ tile chase and will lead the charge back into Rossburg, Ohio. The former series champion, earning four consecutive titles from 2002 until 2005, will enter the annual Sprintacular with a 20-point advantage in the title chase; taking advantage of Dale Blaney’s misfortune during Four Crown Nationals weekend when the “Low Rider” made contact with the outside retaining wall during main event action. Kemenah has one victory on the season, occurring in Bedford, Pennsylvania, as well as 23 top-five finishes in 41 A-main starts.

Blaney, a seven-time main event winner thus far in 2016, finds himself second in the championship chase entering the Eldora Speedway Sprintacular, still mathematically eligible for the championship with two point events remaining. The Hartford, Ohio, native holds a 50-point cushion over series win leader Sheldon Haudenschild for second, followed by Cap Henry and Kraig Kinser who round out the top-five, respectively.

Sheldon Haudenschild owns eight victories on the season, earning his most recent during the Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway during Labor Day weekend worth $10,000. It was his second $10,000 top prize in 24 hours, also earning the Dirt Classic Ohio at Attica Raceway Park.

The Sprintacular at Eldora Speedway will launch officially with pit gates opening at 12:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, October 8. Spectator gates will swing loose at 1 pm, followed by hot laps at 4:30 pm and racing at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit the official Eldora Speedway Sprintacular event page: http://www.eldoraspeedway.com/event/the-sprintacular/

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (October 3, 2016): 1. Chad Kemenah - 4960 2. Dale Blaney - 4940 3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4890 4. Cap Henry -4646 5. Kraig Kinser - 4586 6. Danny Holtgraver - 4580 7. T.J. Michael - 4370 8. Caleb Helms - 4190 9. Lee Jacobs - 4042 10. Andrew Palker - 3980

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Ian Madsen scores Four Crown Nationals victory for first ever Eldora Speedway win,
Chad Kemenah reclaims Arctic Cat All Star championship point lead over Dale Blaney

ROSSBURG, Ohio (September 24, 2016) - Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time can make all of the difference. For Ian Madsen, that statement proved to be worth $5,000.

For the first time in his career, Ian Madsen is a main event winner at the world-famous Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio; scoring a victory against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during the 35th Annual Four Crown Nationals.

Climbing ahead from third on the feature grid, Madsen took command officially on lap 28, utilizing Rico Abreu’s misfortune while racing in the runner-up position. The victory was Madsen’s third against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during the course of his career, but his first in 2016. Chad Kemenah finished second, followed by Randy Hannagan, Kraig Kinser and Brady Bacon.

“It’s really awesome to get a win at this place,” Ian Madsen explained. “I’ve always dreamed of winning a race at Eldora Speedway. It’s really cool to be able to stand up here on this victory lane stage. I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work. Kyle, Mark, Jackson, and all of the guys back home, Brett and Matt; they all do so much. My crew chief, Kyle Ripper, gave me a great car tonight. We’ve been knocking on the door to get a big win, so this is awesome.”

A pair of California natives, Rico Abreu and Randy Hannagan, led the feature starters to green on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. Hannagan earned the early advantage, leading Chad Kemenah and Rico Abreu by the flagstand for the first time. The “Hurricane” kept control for the first six circuits, eventually feeling some pressure from the duo racing directly behind him. A pair of cautions on lap seven would halt competition for the first time during the 30-lap main event, erasing Hannagan’s advantage at the front of the field. The cautions proved to be beneficial for second place running Rico Abreu; using the momentum change to drive by Hannagan when green flag action returned to officially lead the seventh circuit.

Abreu drove on to dominate the next 20 circuits, outrunning Randy Hannagan, Chad Kemenah and eventually Ian Madsen through two additional cautions and periods of intense traffic. Unfortunately, Abreu’s dominating performance would soon come to a halt; spinning all alone between turns three and four on lap 28, eventually adding Lee Jacobs to the pileup. Madsen, who battled his way forward after starting on the inside of row two, inherited command. His lucky strike would soon pay off, keeping Chad Kemenah and Randy Hannagan at bay for the last three circuits to secure $5,000 and a first-ever trip to the Eldora Speedway victory lane stage.

“I don’t think we had anything for Rico (Abreu),” Madsen explained. “We got a lucky break there, so we had to make the most of it.”

With his runner-up finish, Chad Kemenah officially reclaims the top spot in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase, now holding a 20-point cushion over Dale Blaney, and a 70-point cushion over Sheldon Haudenschild, heading into the next Arctic Cat All Star program. Blaney and Haudenschild each suffered from problems during the Four Crown Nationals main event; Blaney made contact with the turn four retaining wall, while Haudenschild suffered from engine failure.

“You have to finish every race. My crew always gives me a great opportunity to do that,” Chad Kemenah explained. “We just keep plugging away and we keep earning podiums. Ian (Madsen) had a really good car tonight. I actually felt like I was getting better and better as the race went on. We were able to move around quite a bit on the race track. We were good enough to run second to him and I’ll take it.”

With only two weeks to wait, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to The Big E on Saturday evening, October 8, for the Eldora Speedway season finale. Dubbed the Sprintacular, the sprint car triple-header will feature the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, NRA ‘360’ Sprint Invaders and the BOSS non-wing sprint cars, each conducting a full program including preliminary competition and main events. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will battle for a $5,000 top prize, as well as full points, during the annual Sprintacular; the fourth and final Eldora Speedway appearance for the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 2016 Eldora Speedway Sprintacular should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eldora Speedway - Saturday, September 24, 2016:
Event: 35th Annual Four Crown Nationals
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 14.490 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Randy Hannagan - 14.158 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Jac Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tyler Courtney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild
EMi Heat #4: Caleb Helms
JE Pistons Dash: Rico Abreu
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ian Madsen
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Max Stambaugh (+12)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Jac Haudenschild (6th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Kerry Madsen
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cole Duncan
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.11N-Randy Hannagan, 14.158; 2.11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.243; 3.24-Rico Abreu, 14.258; 4.70-Dean Jacobs, 14.259; 5.1-Dale Blaney, 14.281; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.339; 7.99-Brady Bacon, 14.387; 8.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.396; 9.18-Ian Madsen, 14.500; 10.35-Jac Haudenschild, 14.548; 11.21-Cap Henry, 14.549; 12.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.565; 13.17W-Kerry Madsen, 14.572; 14.8M-TJ Michael, 14.602; 15.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.649; 16.23-DJ Foos, 14.691; 17.40-Caleb Helms, 14.739; 18.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.740; 19.49D-Shawn Dancer, 14.755; 20.9X-Cole Duncan, 14.782; 21.OO-Dane Lorenc, 14.817; 22.23c-Tyler Courtney, 14.835; 23.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.885; 24.19P-Paige Polyak, 14.890; 25.33M-Max Stambaugh, 14.932; 26.09x-Carson Macedo, 14.976; 27.83-Adam Cruea, 15.022; 28.71m-Paul May, 15.109; 29.O7-Jacob Wilson, 15.127; 30.7J-Joe Swanson, 15.140; 31.59-Ben Schmidt, 15.167; 32.11R-Chase Ridenour, 15.288; 33.10S-Jay Steinebach, 15.314; 34.49H-Bradley Howard, 15.321; 35.60-Kory Crabtree, 15.611; 36.6-Bill Rose, 15.649; 37.5B-Chad Blonde, 15.693;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 35-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 99-Brady Bacon[3] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[1] ; 5. 23-DJ Foos[5] ; 6. 09x-Carson Macedo[6] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[7] ; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson[8] ; 9. 6-Bill Rose[10] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 23c-Tyler Courtney[1] ; 2. 18-Ian Madsen[3] ; 3. 17W-Kerry Madsen[2] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 5. 19P-Paige Polyak[5] ; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 7. 59-Ben Schmidt[7] ; 8. 11R-Chase Ridenour[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 71m-Paul May[8] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[9] ; 8. OO-Dane Lorenc[7] ; 9. 49D-Shawn Dancer[6]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[4] ; 3. 70-Dean Jacobs[3] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 6. 9X-Cole Duncan[6] ; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 8. 83-Adam Cruea[8] ; 9. 10S-Jay Steinebach[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[1] ; 3. 18-Ian Madsen[5] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 5. 99-Brady Bacon[6] ; 6. 35-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 33M-Max Stambaugh[5] ; 2. OO-Dane Lorenc[3] ; 3. 9X-Cole Duncan[2] ; 4. 09x-Carson Macedo[6] ; 5. 71m-Paul May[8] ; 6. 59-Ben Schmidt[11] ; 7. 83-Adam Cruea[7] ; 8. 7J-Joe Swanson[10] ; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[15] ; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard[14] ; 12. 6-Bill Rose[16] ; 13. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 14. 49D-Shawn Dancer[1] ; 15. 10S-Jay Steinebach[13] ; 16. 11R-Chase Ridenour[12] ; 17. 5B-Chad Blonde[17]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 18-Ian Madsen[3] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 5. 99-Brady Bacon[5] ; 6. 35-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[15] ; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[16] ; 9. 33M-Max Stambaugh[21] ; 10. 17W-Kerry Madsen[12] ; 11. 70-Dean Jacobs[13] ; 12. 23c-Tyler Courtney[10] ; 13. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[14] ; 14. 09x-Carson Macedo[24] ; 15. 9X-Cole Duncan[23] ; 16. 23-DJ Foos[17] ; 17. 57X-Andrew Palker[25] ; 18. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 19. 24-Rico Abreu[1] ; 20. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 21. 8M-TJ Michael[20] ; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs[19] ; 23. 1-Dale Blaney[11] ; 24. 19P-Paige Polyak[18] ; 25. OO-Dane Lorenc[22]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 24, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah - 4960
2. Dale Blaney - 4940
3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4890
4. Cap Henry -4646
5. Kraig Kinser - 4586
6. Danny Holtgraver - 4580
7. T.J. Michael - 4370
8. Caleb Helms - 4190
9. Lee Jacobs - 4042
10. Andrew Palker - 3980

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will join USAC for stellar Four Crown Nationals lineup

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (September 20, 2016) - For the first time since 2007, the World’s Greatest Dirt Track will host four divisions during the Saturday night portion of the Four Crown Nationals program, adding more hype to a prestigious weekend of competition that will feature the best of the best with the wings, and without.

After the BeFour The Crowns Showdown on Friday night, September 23, featuring the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, the stars and cars of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will have their turn at taming the highbanks of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio; joining all three national divisions, Midget, Sprint Car and Champ Car, of the United States Auto Club (USAC) for the Four Crown Nationals on Saturday, September 24. The Arctic Cat All Stars will battle for $5,000 during their visit to The Big E, also earning full points toward the 2016 championship.

As an added bonus, if a competitor can sweep the entire Four Crown Nationals program on Saturday, September 24, a mega-bonus of $100,000 will be awarded. If a competitor can earn three out of four victories on Saturday, a $25,000 bonus will be awarded.

Including the show-up points appearance in mid-July for the Kings Royal weekend, the Four Crown Nationals will act as the third of four Arctic Cat All Star visits to Eldora Speedway in 2016. “America’s Series” made their first visit to Eldora Speedway on June 25 for the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale. The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild claimed the right to stand on the coveted victory lane stage, earning $10,000 for his efforts. Defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz was the $50,000 Kings Royal winner on July 16.

With only three point events remaining on the 2016 championship schedule, the Four Crown Nationals will highlight as a very important step in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase. Less than 30 markers separate the top-two championship contenders entering their visit to Rossburg, Ohio, with defending series champion Dale Blaney on top of the current series standings.

Dubbed the “Low Rider,” Dale Blaney, who owns seven victories on the season, as well as a series leading 23 top-five finishes, holds a 22-point cushion over Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah entering Four Crown Nationals weekend. Kemenah, also a former series champion, owns one victory on the season, as well as 22 top-five finishes. Blaney owns victories at Attica Raceway Park (OH), Port Royal Speedway (PA), Butler Speedway (MI), Millstream Speedway (OH), Eriez Speedway (PA), and Grandview Speedway (PA), with Kemenah owning one victory at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Despite the competitive battle at the top of the championship standings, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild is also in a mathematical position to contend for the title; currently third in the title chase and only 56 points behind Dale Blaney. Haudenschild has earned eight victories thus far in 2016, which leads all Arctic Cat All Star competitors, as well as 17 top-five finishes.

Cap Henry and “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver, earning a combined total of 22 top-five feature finishes and three victories, all three of which acquired by Holtgraver, currently round out the top-five in the championship standings.

Four Crown Nationals festivities will officially begin with spectator gates opening at 12-noon on Saturday, September 24. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm, followed by racing at 8. Those seeking additional information regarding the Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway should visit the event page live on the Web at: http://www.eldoraspeedway.com/event/35th-annual-four-crown-nationals/

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 20, 2016): 1. Dale Blaney - 4836 2. Chad Kemenah - 4814 3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4780 4. Cap Henry - 4510 5. Danny Holtgraver - 4452 6. Kraig Kinser - 4444 7. T.J. Michael - 4262 8. Caleb Helms - 4076 9. Lee Jacobs - 3936 10. Andrew Palker - 3864

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Lance Dewease earns record fifth Tuscarora 50 win at Port Royal Speedway in dominating fashion

PORT ROYAL, PA. (September 10, 2016) - For an unprecedented fifth time, Lance Dewease is a Tuscarora 50 champion at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The Central Pennsylvania veteran, who now owns 100 career victories at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” as well as 31 career victories against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, earned more than $12,000 for his record setting main event win, crossing under the final checkers nearly eight seconds ahead of Stevie Smith and Dale Blaney. Dewease took command officially on lap 12 and never looked back, utilizing the bottom groove of the Port Royal Speedway half-mile for the majority of his laps led.

“This feels great. It’s an honor to do it for these guys,” Dewease said on the Port Royal Speedway victory lane stage. “I think I may have won this race with five different car owners, too, so that makes it pretty special. I wanted this one so bad all year for these guys. We’ve been really good everywhere we’ve went. We had a really good race car last night, but had some mechanical problems that were nobody’s fault. I’m having a lot of fun driving for this race team. We are all really enjoying this limited schedule. We savor every one of these things.”

With a redraw setting the first five starting rows of the 50-lap, Tuscarora 50 feature finale, it was Greg Hodnett and T.J. Stutts setting the tone on the initial start. Hodnett jumped to the early advantage, leading Dale Blaney, T.J. Stutts, and Sheldon Haudenschild at the completion of lap one. Hodnett quickly opened up at the front of the field, extending his lead to a near-two second advantage by lap 10.

In the meantime, Lance Dewease, pilot of the Don Kreitz-owned/Sharman Builders/No. 69K, started to pick his way through the field. The Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, native drove forward from eighth on the grid, securing the third position by lap 10, second position by lap 11, and the top spot by lap 12, but not without help from Greg Hodnett. Hodnett, who was still controlling the point position during Dewease’s charge, slowed to a stop on lap 12, the result of mechanical woes. Dewease took advantage of Hodnett’s misfortune and quickly extended himself from his fellow front runners, chased to the lap 25 break by Stevie Smith, Dale Blaney, and Sheldon Haudenschild.

“That first 25 laps, I didn’t run that hard,” Dewease explained. “I knew we could go pretty soft on tires because I’m not that hard on tires. We came in during that red and my guys said my tires were still really good. So, I knew I could get going then. I just wanted to get inside the top-four before the break. I just found a line and was able to reel those guys in. You have to be there in the end in this deal. That’s what it’s all about. ”

The second segment of the Tuscarora 50 main event ignited with Lance Dewease returning to his place at the front of the field, followed by Stevie Smith and Dale Blaney. It would not take long for Dewease to once again open up his advantage, stretching to nearly four seconds by lap 30.

While Dewease dominated, a battle for second, third, and fourth would ensue involving Stevie Smith, Dale Blaney, and Cap Henry. Smith soon established himself in the runner-up position, followed by a lap-by-lap battle between Dale Blaney and Cap Henry. Despite all of their attempts to catch the familiar No.69K of Lance Dewease, nothing proved to be beneficial. Dewease ultimately scored the five-digit payday, followed by Stevie Smith and Dale Blaney to complete the podium.

“There are probably only a few of us here that have experience racing on the same set of tires for all 50 laps,” Lance Dewease said. “There is a little bit of a nact to it and a little bit of a patience to it. I’m happy to get it done for these guys.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will close out the month of September with a visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track. The Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will showcase Arctic Cat All Star competition on Saturday evening, September 24, during night two of the 35th Annual Four Crown Nationals. “America’s Series” will join all three national divisions of the United States Auto Club (USAC), Midget, Sprint, and Champ, during their visit to Eldora Speedway, the first time Eldora Speedway has hosted four divisions during the Saturday night portion of the Four Crown Nationals since 2007.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 35th Annual Four Crown Nationals program at The Big E should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at http://www.eldoraspeedway.com/event/35th-annual-four-crown-nationals/

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Saturday, September 10, 2016: Event: 49th Annual Tuscarora 50 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 41 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Lance Dewease - 16.421 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Dietrich - 16.479 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Blane Heimbach All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild EMi Heat #4: T.J. Stutts JE Pistons Dash: N/A Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney (3rd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Logan Wagner (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.48-Danny Dietrich, 16.479; 2.51S-Stevie Smith, 16.522; 3.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 16.537; 4.21M-Brian Montieth, 16.547; 5.69K-Lance Dewease, 16.563; 6.70-Danny Holtgraver, 16.586; 7.21-Cap Henry, 16.615; 8.57X-Andrew Palker, 16.657; 9.12-Blane Heimbach, 16.666; 10.1-Dale Blaney, 16.690; 11.5-Dylan Cisney, 16.696; 12.27-Greg Hodnett, 16.732; 13.13-Tim Shaffer, 16.772; 14.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.788; 15.71m-Dave Blaney, 16.805; 16.55-Mike Wagner, 16.865; 17.81-Lee Jacobs, 16.872; 18.25-Aaron Ott, 16.903; 19.19m-Brent Marks, 16.929; 20.O7-Doug Esh, 16.929; 21.11K-Kraig Kinser, 16.930; 22.25B-Tyler Bear, 16.935; 23.88-TJ Stutts, 17.023; 24.33-Curt Stroup, 17.026; 25.10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.071; 26.94-Ryan Smith, 17.097; 27.49H-Bradley Howard, 17.130; 28.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.134; 29.7W-Logan Wagner, 17.210; 30.29-Jason Shultz, 17.248; 31.8M-TJ Michael, 17.338; 32.19G-Cale Grubb, 17.376; 33.40-Caleb Helms, 17.393; 34.1*-Tim Wagaman, 17.413; 35.75L-Kody Lehman, 17.433; 36.55W-Michael Wagner II, 17.507; 37.44-Joey Hershey, 17.656; 38.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.731; 39.24B-Dustin Baney, 17.918; 40.27D-Vincent Doughtery, 18.019; 41.91-Anthony Fiore, 18.060;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 12-Blane Heimbach[1] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 3. 21M-Brian Montieth[3] ; 4. 51S-Stevie Smith[4] ; 5. 19m-Brent Marks[7] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[6] ; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney[5] ; 8. 7W-Logan Wagner[9] ; 9. 25B-Tyler Bear[8] ; 10. 19G-Cale Grubb[10] ; 11. 24B-Dustin Baney[11]

Heat 2, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease[3] ; 3. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 4. 25-Aaron Ott[6] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 6. 55-Mike Wagner[5] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7] ; 8. 29-Jason Shultz[9] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[10]

Heat 3, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 3. O7-Doug Esh[1] ; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 6. 33-Curt Stroup[5] ; 7. 1*-Tim Wagaman[8] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 9. 55W-Michael Wagner II[9] ; 10. 27D-Vincent Doughtery[10]

Heat 4, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 88-TJ Stutts[1] ; 2. 13-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 3. 71m-Dave Blaney[2] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 6. 44-Joey Hershey[9] ; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore[10] ; 8. 75L-Kody Lehman[8] ; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 55-Mike Wagner[5] ; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney[1] ; 3. 7W-Logan Wagner[9] ; 4. 33-Curt Stroup[2] ; 5. 44-Joey Hershey[4] ; 6. 29-Jason Shultz[11] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7] ; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore[8] ; 10. 1*-Tim Wagaman[6] ; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[16] ; 12. 19G-Cale Grubb[17] ; 13. 8M-TJ Michael[10] ; 14. 24B-Dustin Baney[21] ; 15. 55W-Michael Wagner II[14] ; 16. 27D-Vincent Doughtery[18] ; 17. 25B-Tyler Bear[13] ; 18. 75L-Kody Lehman[12] ; 19. 49H-Bradley Howard[15] ; 20. 60-Kory Crabtree[19] ; 21. 40-Caleb Helms[20]

A-Main 1 - (50 Laps) 1. 69K-Lance Dewease[8] ; 2. 51S-Stevie Smith[10] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[6] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[9] ; 6. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[13] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 8. 19m-Brent Marks[17] ; 9. 12-Blane Heimbach[7] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[20] ; 11. 71m-Dave Blaney[14] ; 12. 94-Ryan Smith[18] ; 13. 5-Dylan Cisney[22] ; 14. O7-Doug Esh[12] ; 15. 7W-Logan Wagner[23] ; 16. 55-Mike Wagner[21] ; 17. 88-TJ Stutts[2] ; 18. 21M-Brian Montieth[11] ; 19. 70-Danny Holtgraver[16] ; 20. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[25] ; 21. 57X-Andrew Palker[19] ; 22. 33-Curt Stroup[24] ; 23. 13-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 24. 25-Aaron Ott[15] ; 25. 27-Greg Hodnett[1]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 10, 2016): 1. Dale Blaney - 4836 2. Chad Kemenah - 4814 3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4780 4. Cap Henry - 4510 5. Danny Holtgraver - 4452 6. Kraig Kinser - 4444 7. T.J. Michael - 4262 8. Caleb Helms - 4076 9. Lee Jacobs - 3936 10. Andrew Palker - 3864

 

 

Stevie Smith takes $5,000 from Port Royal Speedway during Night Before The Tuscarora 50, Tuscarora weekend continues Saturday with Tuscarora 50 finale

PORT ROYAL, PA. (September 9, 2016) - For the first time in 2016 and for the fourth time in his career, the “Black Bandit” Stevie Smith is a main event winner against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Port Royal Speedway, this time scoring the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 victory to officially kick-off Tuscarora weekend at the “Speed Palace.” Smith, who started third on the feature grid, took command for the first time on lap 12, eventually holding back Greg Hodnett and Lucas Wolfe by nearly 2.5 seconds to score the $5,000 top prize. It was Smith’s 17th career victory with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, equaling his father’s total on the all-time Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions win list.

“I am really happy to be out here tonight,” Stevie Smith said in victory lane. “I’ve always really enjoyed racing at Port Royal and I like winning at Port Royal. Although, I have to be truthful, I like winning at any track. It seems like it gets harder and harder to win every year. This track is putting on a great show for us here this weekend. I can’t thank everyone enough. They are the real reason why we are out here.”

Pole sitter Greg Hodnett took command during the initial Night Before The Tuscarora 50 main event start, leading Brock Zearfoss and Stevie Smith by the flag stand for the first time. Despite Hodnett’s ability to quickly extend his advantage at the front of the field, reaching a near-two second lead by lap 5, it was Lance Dewease who was creating the most noise.

Within two circuits, sixth starting Lance Dewease was already putting pressure on Stevie Smith, Brock Zearfoss, and Greg Hodnett, ultimately stealing third from Smith at the completion of lap two, and second from Zearfoss on lap three. The Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, native locked himself down on the bottom of the speedway, erasing Hodnett’s near-two second lead by lap eight, eventually driving under the familiar No. 27 on lap nine during a battle in traffic.

Unfortunately for the pilot of the Don Kreitz-owned/No. 69K, the dominance would soon come to an end, unexpectedly pulling to a stop on the backstretch on lap 11. This would allow Greg Hodnett to inherit the lead once again, followed by Stevie Smith and now Dale Blaney.

Greg Hodnett’s campaign at the front of the field would only last a single circuit, eventually overtaken by Stevie Smith with a textbook slide job between turns three and four on lap 12. That move would prove to be the winning move with Stevie Smith surviving the remaining 18 circuits of the 30 lap main event to earn his place on the coveted Port Royal Speedway victory lane stage, crossing under the final checkers nearly 2.5 seconds ahead of Greg Hodnett and Lucas Wolfe, who worked his way back to a podium finish by lap 13.

“We were just so tight at the beginning. It took us half of the race to really get going,” Stevie Smith explained. “Lance (Dewease) was really good tonight. I’m not sure how we would have ended up if he wouldn’t have broke. I just had to go where the car told me to go and where I thought the car was right. It hasn’t been right a lot this year, but it paid off tonight.”

The 49th running of the Tuscarora 50 will cap off a full weekend of competition for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Port Royal Speedway, awarding a minimum of $12,000 after 50 laps of green flag competition on Saturday night, September 10. The Tuscarora 50 finale, a show-up points event for the Arctic Cat All Stars during their third and final Port Royal Speedway appearance of 2016, will also award lap money on top of the five-digit payday, which will be accumulated during the entire main event.

Port Royal Speedway will open Tuscarora 50 pit gates and main gates at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 10. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 5:45 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Port Royal Speedway - Friday, September 9, 2016: Event: Night Before The Tuscarora 50 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 41 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Lucas Wolfe - 15.972 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Holtgraver (2nd Quick) - 16.291 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Sheldon Haudenschild All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lucas Wolfe Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss EMi Heat #4: Dave Blaney JE Pistons Dash: Greg Hodnett Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Greg Hodnett (2nd) MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Ryan Smith (+9) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Dietrich Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Doug Esh Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 16.202; 2.70-Danny Holtgraver, 16.291; 3.69K-Lance Dewease, 16.365; 4.25-Aaron Ott, 16.407; 5.51S-Stevie Smith, 16.411; 6.21-Cap Henry, 16.474; 7.27-Greg Hodnett, 16.521; 8.19m-Brent Marks, 16.545; 9.1-Dale Blaney, 16.556; 10.13-Tim Shaffer, 16.575; 11.12-Blane Heimbach, 16.577; 12.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.578; 13.75-Nicole Bower, 16.599; 14.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.615; 15.88-TJ Stutts, 16.630; 16.71m-Dave Blaney, 16.650; 17.O7-Doug Esh, 16.654; 18.5-Dylan Cisney, 16.668; 19.48-Danny Dietrich, 16.688; 20.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 16.729; 21.10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.733; 22.29-Jason Shultz, 16.736; 23.55-Mike Wagner, 16.758; 24.57X-Andrew Palker, 16.767; 25.25B-Tyler Bear, 16.773; 26.94-Ryan Smith, 16.783; 27.7W-Logan Wagner, 16.797; 28.40-Caleb Helms, 16.860; 29.44-Joey Hershey, 16.877; 30.81-Lee Jacobs, 16.883; 31.8M-TJ Michael, 16.904; 32.91-Anthony Fiore, 16.969; 33.49H-Bradley Howard, 17.000; 34.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.035; 35.33-Curt Stroup, 17.139; 36.19G-Cale Grubb, 17.169; 37.24B-Dustin Baney, 17.200; 38.11K-Kraig Kinser, 17.253; 39.75L-Kody Lehman, 17.333; 40.55W-Michael Wagner II, 17.397; 41.15-Vince Snyder, 99.008;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 3. 88-TJ Stutts[1] ; 4. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[5] ; 5. 75-Nicole Bower[3] ; 6. 55-Mike Wagner[6] ; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 8. 44-Joey Hershey[9] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[10] ; 10. 25B-Tyler Bear[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 3. 19m-Brent Marks[2] ; 4. O7-Doug Esh[5] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 6. 7W-Logan Wagner[7] ; 7. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 8. 19G-Cale Grubb[10] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[9] ; 10. 91-Anthony Fiore[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1] ; 2. 51S-Stevie Smith[2] ; 3. 69K-Lance Dewease[4] ; 4. 25-Aaron Ott[3] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 6. 29-Jason Shultz[6] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 9. 24B-Dustin Baney[10]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 71m-Dave Blaney[1] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach[2] ; 5. 5-Dylan Cisney[5] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 7. 13-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 8. 75L-Kody Lehman[9] ; 9. 33-Curt Stroup[7] ; 10. 55W-Michael Wagner II[10]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1] ; 3. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 5. 25-Aaron Ott[4] ; 6. 69K-Lance Dewease[6] ; 7. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[8] ; 8. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 55-Mike Wagner[3] ; 2. 7W-Logan Wagner[7] ; 3. 29-Jason Shultz[2] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[16] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[11] ; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs[10] ; 10. 91-Anthony Fiore[12] ; 11. 75L-Kody Lehman[17] ; 12. 19G-Cale Grubb[14] ; 13. 24B-Dustin Baney[15] ; 14. 33-Curt Stroup[13] ; 15. 55W-Michael Wagner II[18] ; 16. 44-Joey Hershey[9] ; 17. 13-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 18. 25B-Tyler Bear[5] ; 19. 49H-Bradley Howard[19] ; 20. 60-Kory Crabtree[20]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[1] ; 3. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[7] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[13] ; 6. 71m-Dave Blaney[10] ; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[2] ; 8. 25-Aaron Ott[5] ; 9. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[9] ; 10. O7-Doug Esh[15] ; 11. 10H-Chad Kemenah[19] ; 12. 21-Cap Henry[18] ; 13. 12-Blane Heimbach[16] ; 14. 5-Dylan Cisney[20] ; 15. 94-Ryan Smith[24] ; 16. 55-Mike Wagner[21] ; 17. 88-TJ Stutts[11] ; 18. 11K-Kraig Kinser[25] ; 19. 29-Jason Shultz[23] ; 20. 75-Nicole Bower[17] ; 21. 70-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 22. 19m-Brent Marks[12] ; 23. 7W-Logan Wagner[22] ; 24. 69K-Lance Dewease[6] ; 25. 75L-Kody Lehman[26] ; 26. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[14]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 9, 2016): 1. Dale Blaney - 4756 2. Chad Kemenah - 4734 3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4700 4. Cap Henry - 4430 5. Danny Holtgraver - 4372 6. Kraig Kinser - 4364 7. T.J. Michael - 4182 8. Caleb Helms - 3996 9. Lee Jacobs - 3856 10. Andrew Palker - 3784

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars will challenge Pennsylvania Posse for final time in 2016 during Tuscarora 50 weekend

INDIANAPOLIS (September 7, 2016) - Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make one final trek into the heart of the Keystone State during the upcoming weekend, set to challenge the world-renowned Pennsylvania Posse during one of the most historic and competitive events in Central Pennsylvania; the Tuscarora 50.

Hosted in conjunction with the 162nd annual Juniata County Fair, Tuscarora 50 weekend will feature two, complete programs for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and Pennsylvania Posse, battling head-to-head at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The two-day showcase will be capped off with the 49th running of the 50-lap, Tuscarora 50 main event.

Tuscarora 50 weekend, set for Friday and Saturday, September 9-10, will ignite officially on Friday evening, September 9, with the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 preliminary program. The Night Before The Tuscarora 50 will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, awarding full points, as well as a $5,000 top prize. It will be the first Arctic Cat All Star appearance at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” since April 23 when Dale Blaney parked his familiar Big Game Treestands/GoMuddy.com/CH Motorsports/No.1 on the victory lane stage, earning $5,000 for capturing the inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic title.

Tuscarora 50 weekend will continue on Saturday evening, September 10, with the 49th running of the 50-lap, Tuscarora 50 main event paying a minimum of $12,000 to the winner. In addition to the five-figure payday, lap money will also be awarded, accumulated by leading laps during the 50-lap finale. The “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks, a Pennsylvania Posse regular who has qualified for 12 Arctic Cat All Star main events in 2016, is the defending Tuscarora 50 champion, sweeping the entire Tuscarora weekend in 2015 by capturing the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 and Tuscarora 50 programs.

Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild will lead the Arctic Cat All Star stampede into Central Pennsylvania, not as the championship point leader, but as the series’ leading winner and hottest driver on tour, scoring three consecutive victories including two for a combined $20,000. Haudenschild recently picked up victories during the Inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio at Attica Raceway Park, as well as the Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway. The pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/Walker Performance Filtration/Factory Kahne/ No. 93 has earned eight victories on the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions trail thus far in 2016 and currently sits third in the championship chase, just 46 points out of the top spot.

Despite Haudenschild’s recent hot streak, defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Dale Blaney continues to hold down the championship lead, maintaining an eight point advantage over of fellow former series champion Chad Kemenah, and a 46 point advantage over Haudenschild. The “Low Rider” owns seven victories thus far in 2016, cashing in for 30 top-ten finishes in 38 feature starts.

Chad Kemenah will use Central Pennsylvania as an opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the championship. The Alvada, Ohio, native has only one victory on the season thus far, but an impressive run of 22 top-five finishes, leading all Arctic Cat All Star competitors in 2016.

Port Royal Speedway will use identical time tables during Tuscarora 50 weekend, opening pit gates at 4:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, September 9-10. A mandatory drivers meeting, which will be conducted during both programs, will be held at 5:45 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild dominates Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway for second consecutive $10,000 top prize

ORRVILLE, Ohio (September 4, 2016) - For the second time in as many days, Sheldon Haudenschild pocketed $10,000 during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, this time in dominating fashion during a non-stop main event at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio.

Haudenschild, pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/Finzer Farms/Haudenschild Racing/No. 93, led all 35 circuits of the Pete Jacobs Memorial at “Orrville’s Historic Oval” on Sunday night, September 4, crossing under the final checkers nearly three seconds ahead of the competition. Now with eight victories on the season, as well as three consecutive since August 28, the Wooster, Ohio, native now finds himself on top of the victory leader-board during Arctic Cat All Star competition in 2016.

“Man, this crowd. Everything about this is just awesome,” Sheldon Haudenschild said in victory lane. “That’s what this is all about. To win in front of this crowd, in front of my hometown, is just awesome. Hats off to the entire track crew here tonight. They did a really good job preparing the race track. They worked in the top and bottom for us to race on, which really proved itself. I just can’t thank my guys enough for this. Everyone’s help is truly appreciated and I wouldn’t be here without them.”

Sheldon Haudenschild took the Pete Jacobs Memorial green flag from the inside of the second row, eventually driving by Dale Blaney at the exit of turn two, as well as Cap Henry at the exit of turn four, to officially lead lap number one over the pair of Ohio natives.

Haudenschild’s pace at the front of the field was untouchable, gaining a straightaway advantage by lap five using his familiar line at the top of the speedway. Traffic came into play for the first time shortly thereafter, but proved to be no distraction for Haudenschild, stretching his commanding lead to nearly five seconds by lap 18 of 35. Slower cars utilized the bottom lane of the speedway, allowing Haudenschild to work his line without losing momentum.

By lap 25, traffic started to intensify with cars battling two and three wide for position in front of the leader. Despite the potential road block, Haudenschild continued to navigate the outer rim of the speedway, still keeping a three to four second advantage over second place running Cole Duncan. In repeat fashion, Haudenschild kept his nose clean during the final ten circuits, driving on to score a 14th career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory, his 13th since June of 2015.

“That’s just my mindset every time we hit the track, ya know,” Haudenschild explained. “You have to make every lap count. I really tried to minimize my mistakes, which was really hard on this race track. Both corners were different and sometimes got me caught up. I almost got balled up once or twice, but it was all worth it and a lot of fun.”

Cole Duncan finished just behind Haudenschild after starting on the outside of row two, followed by current Arctic Cat All Star point leader Dale Blaney, Chad Kemenah, and Cap Henry. Duncan raced inside the top-five during the entire main event, battling in the third position permanently by lap 19, all before sneaking by Dale Blaney in traffic for the runner-up spot on lap 24.

“Sheldon (Haudenschild) was in a different zip code all weekend,” Duncan explained after finishing second. “I’m not sure if we really had anything for him. I saw him at the end a little bit and thought maybe we were catching him. It would have been one thing to catch him, but a completely different thing to pass him. I can’t thank all of my guys enough for this opportunity. We are all really happy to end the weekend on a good note.”

With the Pete Jacobs Memorial officially in the books, only 46 points now separate Sheldon Haudenschild from the top spot in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase, currently third behind Chad Kemenah and Dale Blaney. Blaney owns a slim, eight point advantage in the championship, with Kemenah just 38 points ahead of Haudenschild in second.

The Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” will welcome the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions to Central Pennsylvania for the final time in 2016 on Friday and Saturday, September 9-10, joining the notorious “Pennsylvania Posse” for two nights of Tuscarora 50 weekend competition. Tuscarora 50 weekend will comprise of two, full days of Arctic Cat All Star/”Pennsylvania Posse” competition, headlined with the 50-lap, $12,000-to-win, Tuscarora 50 main event on Saturday evening, September 10.

Like previous editions, the Friday night portion of Tuscarora 50 weekend will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star format and program, followed by a special Tuscarora 50 format on Saturday awarding show-up points to all Arctic Cat All Stars who choose to compete. For those seeking additional information, please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Wayne County Speedway - Sunday, September 4, 2016:
Event: Pete Jacobs Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 31 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild - 14.184 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild - 14.376 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Caleb Armstrong
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brad Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cap Henry
JE Pistons Dash: Cap Henry
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brandon Spithaler (+10)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cap Henry
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.376; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 14.426; 3.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.430; 4.97-Gary Taylor, 14.436; 5.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.568; 6.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.606; 7.22-Cole Duncan, 14.675; 8.21-Cap Henry, 14.678; 9.8M-TJ Michael, 14.714; 10.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.727; 11.40-Caleb Helms, 14.728; 12.49-Tim Shaffer, 14.765; 13.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.767; 14.19m-Brent Marks, 14.781; 15.16M-Danny Mumaw, 14.827; 16.15H-Mitch Harble, 14.832; 17.23-DJ Foos, 14.895; 18.38-Dean Jacobs, 14.907; 19.84-Brandon Hanks, 14.918; 20.11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.931; 21.49H-Bradley Howard, 15.011; 22.23P-Nick Patterson, 15.047; 23.70-Danny Holtgraver, 15.064; 24.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 15.152; 25.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 15.244; 26.C1-Clay Riney, 15.481; 27.D12-Jason Dolick, 15.539; 28.22D-Josh Davis, 15.634; 29.1B-Aaron Middaugh, 15.806; 30.11-Shawn Hubler, 16.615; 31.60-Kory Crabtree, 16.838;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 97-Gary Taylor[3] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 5. 16M-Danny Mumaw[5] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[9] ; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks[8] ; 8. 23P-Nick Patterson[10] ; 9. 15H-Mitch Harble[6] ; 10. 23-DJ Foos[7] ; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[11]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[6] ; 5. 49-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 6. D12-Jason Dolick[8] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 8. 22D-Josh Davis[9] ; 9. 1B-Aaron Middaugh[10] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[1]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 4. 38-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 6. C1-Clay Riney[8] ; 7. 11-Shawn Hubler[9] ; 8. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[7] ; 9. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[10]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 8. 97-Gary Taylor[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 23-DJ Foos[3] ; 2. 84-Brandon Hanks[4] ; 3. 15H-Mitch Harble[2] ; 4. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[9] ; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard[5] ; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[8] ; 7. 23P-Nick Patterson[6] ; 8. 1B-Aaron Middaugh[11] ; 9. 22D-Josh Davis[10] ; 10. 11-Shawn Hubler[12] ; 11. 60-Kory Crabtree[13] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 13. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 6. 19m-Brent Marks[12] ; 7. 97-Gary Taylor[8] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[16] ; 9. 49-Tim Shaffer[15] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 11. 23-DJ Foos[19] ; 12. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[22] ; 13. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[10] ; 14. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 15. 16M-Danny Mumaw[14] ; 16. 38-Dean Jacobs[13] ; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard[23] ; 18. 15H-Mitch Harble[21] ; 19. 84-Brandon Hanks[20] ; 20. D12-Jason Dolick[17] ; 21. C1-Clay Riney[18] ; 22. 57X-Andrew Palker[11] ; 23. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[24] ; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 25. 70-Danny Holtgraver[25]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 4, 2016):
1. Dale Blaney - 4614
2. Chad Kemenah - 4606
3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4568
4. Cap Henry - 4304
5. Danny Holtgraver - 4264
6. Kraig Kinser - 4250
7. T.J. Michael - 4102
8. Caleb Helms - 3916
9. Lee Jacobs - 3776
10. Andrew Palker - 3704

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild scores $10,000 during Inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio at Attica Raceway Park, Mega Labor Day weekend continues Sunday at Wayne County Speedway with Pete Jacobs Memorial

ATTICA, Ohio (September 3, 2016) - After nearly giving it all away, spinning in front of the entire feature field after leading the first eight circuits at Attica Raceway Park, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild would recover; rigorously working back to the top spot around a pair of Ohio veterans, ultimately scoring the 40-lap, Inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio victory worth $10,000. The win was Haudenschild’s seventh of the 2016 season with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, tying for the series lead with defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Dale Blaney.

2016 Attica Raceway Park track champion Byron Reed finished second during the Dirt Classic Ohio main event, followed by Blaney, Pennsylvania invader Brent Marks, and Craig Mintz.

“The big thing was keeping myself in the race during the first half,” Haudenschild explained. “After that spin, I just needed to regroup, keep my tires from spinning, and really focus on hitting my marks. I’m just really proud of my guys and what they do for this race team. We work as hard as we can to win races. That is what keeps us on the road. We had a blast tonight. Hopefully we can move to Wayne County tomorrow and create a similar outcome.”

Originally scheduled to start on the outside of row two, Sheldon Haudenschild was moved to the outside pole position, the result of a false start by Bryon Reed during the initial green flag. The pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/Finzer Farms/Haudenschild Racing/No. 93 jumped to the early advantage using the top line of the speedway, leading lap one over Dale Blaney and Tim Shaffer.

For the first eight circuits, Haudenschild seemed invincible; leaning against Attica’s curb at the top of the speedway, now maintaining an advantage over Dale Blaney and Byron Reed, who snuck by Shaffer with just three laps in the books. On his way to completing lap nine, disaster nearly struck Sheldon Haudenschild; spinning in front of the field while attempting to negotiate traffic. Luckily for Haudenschild, he was able to maintain control of the car while staying in the throttle, eventually completing a 360-degree spin to keep his spot in the running order without bringing out a caution. Dale Blaney would inherit the top spot, followed by Byron Reed and now Haudenschild.

Despite the near-total loss, Haudenschild quickly worked his way back up the running order, driving back by Dale Blaney on the low side during a battle in traffic with 15 laps in the books to take over the runner-up position. After working beyond Blaney, Haudenschild set his focus back on the point position, returning his momentum to the very topside of the speedway. By lap 20, Haudenschild raced to the back bumper of Byron Reed, eventually driving by the eight-time Attica Raceway Park track champion with a textbook slide job between turns three and four. At that point, the race was Haudenschild’s to lose; opening to a near-straightaway advantage even during traffic. The second generation racer went on to score his 13th career Arctic Cat All Star victory

“I just pinned the throttle and kept it running!” Sheldon Haudenschild said regarding his spin while leading. “I knew at this track, even if you spin and keep your momentum, you have a good shot to recover and still get it done. The track was just awesome, ya know. Hats off to the track prep team. Everything this car makes goes right back into the crew and car. We need to win races like this to keep us going.”

Byron Reed raced inside the top-five during the entire 40-lap main event, leading seven laps before finishing second to Haudenschild at the final checkers.

“With the track having a curb, we knew going in that Sheldon (Haudenschild) was going to be good,” Byron Reed explained. “He’s really good on a racetrack like this. At least we were able to beat Blaney.”

Dale Blaney’s third place finish was just enough to put the “Low Rider” back on top in the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase. The Hartford, Ohio, native now holds a mere six point advantage in the championship chase over Chad Kemenah entering round two of Labor Day weekend on Sunday evening.

Labor Day weekend will continue for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday evening, September 4, at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The Pete Jacobs Memorial, honoring the late Wayne County Speedway founder and promoter who passed away in 1970, will award a $10,000 top prize on Sunday night at “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” the second of two, $10,000 top prizes for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during the holiday weekend. The September 4 program will be the fourth and final Wayne County Speedway appearance for the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016.

Wayne County Speedway will open Pete Jacobs Memorial pit gates at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, September 4. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:10. Those seeking additional information should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Attica Raceway Park - Saturday, September 3, 2016: Event: Inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild - 12.640 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 12.466 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Stuart Brubaker All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer EMi Heat #4: Broc Martin JE Pistons Dash: Dale Blaney Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Lee Jacobs (+19) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Craig Mintz Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cap Henry (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.466; 2.19m-Brent Marks, 12.480; 3.21-Cap Henry, 12.592; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 12.595; 5.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.623; 6.73-Chris Andrews, 12.647; 7.49-Tim Shaffer, 12.677; 8.23-DJ Foos, 12.685; 9.O9-Craig Mintz, 12.710; 10.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.727; 11.5-Byron Reed, 12.729; 12.16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.756; 13.33M-Max Stambaugh, 12.799; 14.97-Gary Taylor, 12.812; 15.9X-Cole Duncan, 12.840; 16.40-Caleb Helms, 12.843; 17.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.893; 18.60K-Jody Keegan, 12.899; 19.45L-Brian Lay, 12.901; 20.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.917; 21.5T-Travis Philo, 12.933; 22.8M-TJ Michael, 12.943; 23.11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.970; 24.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.986; 25.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.017; 26.83M-Broc Martin, 13.050; 27.38-Dean Jacobs, 13.101; 28.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.171; 29.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.180; 30.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.477; 31.84-Brandon Hanks, 13.491; 32.33K-Kyle Patrick, 13.642; 33.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.646; 34.49D-Shawn Dancer, 14.109; 35.49E-Bob Howard, 14.510;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps) 1. 16-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 3. 23-DJ Foos[3] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[6] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[8] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[1] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[4] ; 5. 97-Gary Taylor[6] ; 6. 33M-Max Stambaugh[5] ; 7. 9X-Cole Duncan[7] ; 8. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8] ; 9. 49D-Shawn Dancer[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps) 1. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 73-Chris Andrews[3] ; 3. 45L-Brian Lay[5] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 6. 38-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps) 1. 83M-Broc Martin[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 6. 84-Brandon Hanks[6] ; 7. 33K-Kyle Patrick[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[4] ; 3. 49-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 5. 19m-Brent Marks[2] ; 6. 73-Chris Andrews[6] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8] ; 8. O9-Craig Mintz[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 2. 9X-Cole Duncan[2] ; 3. 33M-Max Stambaugh[1] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 7. 38-Dean Jacobs[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 9. 33K-Kyle Patrick[11] ; 10. 49D-Shawn Dancer[13] ; 11. 84-Brandon Hanks[10] ; 12. 49E-Bob Howard[14] ; 13. 60-Kory Crabtree[12] ; 14. 9-Jordan Ryan[9] ; 15. 60K-Jody Keegan[15]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[5] ; 5. O9-Craig Mintz[8] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[14] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[26] ; 8. 70-Danny Holtgraver[20] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[16] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 11. 11N-Randy Hannagan[24] ; 12. 8M-TJ Michael[21] ; 13. 40-Caleb Helms[23] ; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[19] ; 15. 97-Gary Taylor[18] ; 16. 21-Cap Henry[12] ; 17. 45L-Brian Lay[13] ; 18. 83M-Broc Martin[10] ; 19. 16-Stuart Brubaker[9] ; 20. 73-Chris Andrews[6] ; 21. 33M-Max Stambaugh[25] ; 22. 49-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 23. 57X-Andrew Palker[15] ; 24. 9X-Cole Duncan[22] ; 25. 23-DJ Foos[11] ; 26. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[17]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (September 3, 2016): 1. Dale Blaney - 4470 2. Chad Kemenah - 4464 3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 4418 4. Cap Henry - 4164 5. Danny Holtgraver: 4162 6. Kraig Kinser: 4116 7. T.J. Michael - 3980 8. Caleb Helms - 3836 9. Lee Jacobs - 3674 10. Andrew Palker - 3598

 

 

Twice as Nice: Two, $10,000 Paydays Await Arctic Cat All Stars During Labor Day Weekend, Championship battle heats up!

INDIANAPOLIS (August 31, 2016) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will celebrate the upcoming holiday weekend in a big way; competing in two areas of the Buckeye State for a pair of $10,000 top prizes. “America’s Series” will visit familiar territory during their holiday tour of Ohio, entering action at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, and the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The weekend will ignite officially on Saturday, September 3, with the inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio in Attica, Ohio.

The inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio, the fourth and final Arctic Cat All Star appearance at Attica Raceway Park in 2016, will not only award $10,000, but also the coveted golden ticket; an automatic A-main pass for the $20,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start Dirt Classic finale at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 24.

The Dirt Classic Ohio will feature a complete, full points, Arctic Cat All Star program; an important step in the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase. Dale Blaney, the defending Arctic Cat All Star champion and major favorite during any program at the Attica highbanks, has won two out of three All Star events at Attica Raceway Park in 2016, finishing seventh during his most recent appearance during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Recent NASCAR Cup winner Kyle Larson won the Attica speedweek program, his first of two Ohio Sprint Speedweek victories.

Wayne County Speedway will host the second $10,000-to-win program for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during Labor Day weekend. “Orrville’s Historic Oval” will celebrate the life of Pete Jacobs on Sunday night, September 4; the original founder of Wayne County Speedway who passed in 1970. Just like Attica Raceway Park, Sunday’s program will be the fourth and final Arctic Cat All Star appearance of 2016. California native Rico Abreu was victorious during the last two Arctic Cat All Star visits to Wayne County Speedway, with local, Wooster native Jac Haudenschild scoring the first.

With only seven events remaining on the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star schedule, the race to the championship has officially hit the homestretch. The top three competitors in the title chase, all of which Ohio natives, are separated by a mere 66 markers, with former champion Chad Kemenah holding down the top spot over Dale Blaney and Sheldon Haudenschild.

With one victory on the tour thus far in 2016, it is Kemenah’s ability to maintain consistency that has kept the former series champion at the top of the heap. The Alvada, Ohio, native owns 21 top-five finishes on the season, the most of any full-time competitor in 2016.

Seven-time main event winner Dale Blaney trails Chad Kemenah by eight points entering the pair of $10,000 programs. Blaney, the defending series champion and 2016 point leader during certain segments of the season, has scored 28 top-ten finishes out of 36 feature starts in 2016, 19 of which inside the top-five.

Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild will enter Labor Day weekend just 66 points out of the championship lead. The second generation racer found victory lane six times thus far in 2016 with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions; ranked second in the win column just behind Dale Blaney. Haudenschild is also the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition, scoring $5,000 at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday, August 28.

Cap Henry and Danny Holtgraver currently sit fourth and fifth in the championship standings, respectively. They own a combined total of 34 top-ten finishes on the tour in 2016, as well as three victories - all accomplished by Holtgraver. Henry will enter Labor Day weekend fourth in the championship race trailing Kemenah by 288 markers, followed by Holtgraver who trails the top spot by 306 markers.

Attica Raceway Park will open pit gates for the Dirt Classic Ohio at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, September 3. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5, followed by hot laps at 5:40. Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com, or visit Dirt Classic live on the Web at www.dirtclassic.com.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates for the Pete Jacobs Memorial at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, September 4. A mandatory driver meeting will be conducted at 5:30 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:10. Those seeking additional information should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Standings: (8/31/2016) 1. Chad Kemenah: 4334 2. Dale Blaney: 4326 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 4268 4. Cap Henry: 4046 5. Danny Holtgraver: 4028 6. Kraig Kinser: 3984 7. T.J. Michael: 3854 8. Caleb Helms: 3712 9. Andrew Palker: 3494 10. Lee Jacobs: 3432

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild goes wire-to-wire at Millstream Speedway,
Chad Kemenah holds slim lead in Arctic Cat All Star championship

FINDLAY, OH (August 28, 2016) - Despite Mother Nature’s attempt to end the evening just after qualifying time trials, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild cruised on to score his sixth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2016 season on Sunday night at Millstream Speedway, leading all 30 circuits over fellow championship contenders Chad Kemenah and Dale Blaney. Haudenschild, pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/Finzer Farms/Haudenschild Racing/No. 93, survived six cautions, including a fuel stop, to clinch his spot in victory lane, increasing his career win total to 12 with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

“This is huge, you know,” Haudenschild said. “We’ve struggled with qualifying here in the past. We never could get ourselves into a dash, so qualifying for the dash tonight was really important to us. That little bit of rain we got earlier in the night made the track pretty fast. It was definitely important to start up front. I can’t thank my guys enough for what they do. It wouldn’t be possible without all of them, as well as everyone else who is on the car.”

Sheldon Haudenschild jumped ahead during the initial start, taking advantage of his pole position to control the opening lap over a pair of fellow Ohio natives, Chad Kemenah and Dale Blaney. An early caution on lap five, as well as a pair of cautions on lap 10 and lap 13, may have stalled feature competition, but they never disturbed the top three in the running order. Haudenschild mastered his preferred line at the top of the speedway, which proved to be the dominant line around the Findlay, Ohio, half-mile. Chad Kemenah attempted to make the middle of the speedway work during segments of the main event, while Dale Blaney utilized the bottom groove; each proving to be unsuccessful against Haudenschild.

A late caution on lap 27 would force the feature field to refuel, setting up a four lap dash for Haudenschild, Kemenah, and Blaney. On the restart, Kemenah and Blaney each attempted to overtake Haudenschild from underneath, but a clear track and clean air proved to be too powerful for Haudenschild, driving away nearly unchallenged to score the $5,000 victory. The win, equaling his 15th top-five finish of the season, allowed the second generation racer to close in on the championship chase by another two markers, cutting Kemenah’s advantage to 68 points. Dale Blaney currently sits second, just eight points behind Kemenah.

“The track was just a little too fast to get by Sheldon (Haudenschild),” Kemenah explained. “The cushion was the fastest way around the race track and he’s good on the cushion.”

“I think we have a shot to catch Chad (Kemenah) and Dale (Blaney) in the championship,” Haudenschild said. “We just have to concentrate on winning these races. That’s what we come here to do. If things go our way, I think we’ll be OK.”

A pair of $10,000-to-win programs will headline Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition during Labor Day weekend, beginning with the Dirt Classic Ohio at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, on Saturday night, September 3. The event was originally scheduled for early August, but later moved and reassigned as an Arctic Cat All Star program.

In addition to $10,000, the highly anticipated, highly raved, inaugural Dirt Classic Ohio program will also award a golden ticket; an automatic A-main starting position in the $20,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start Dirt Classic finale at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 24.

The second $10,000-to-win showcase during Labor Day Weekend will be contested at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Sunday night, September 4. The Pete Jacobs Memorial will highlight competition at “Orrville’s Historic Oval,” the fourth and final Arctic Cat All Star appearance at Wayne County Speedway in 2016.

Those seeking additional information regarding the pair of $10,000-to-win programs should visit Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com and www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Millstream Speedway - Sunday, August 28, 2016:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 31 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 14.404 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 13.746 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Stuart Brubaker
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Helms
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carson Macedo
JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Kraig Kinser (+11)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Travis Philo
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Hunter Mackison
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.1-Dale Blaney, 13.746; 2.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.016; 3.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.020; 4.21-Cap Henry, 14.070; 5.40-Caleb Helms, 14.170; 6.17-Jared Horstman, 14.198; 7.70-Danny Holtgraver, 14.207; 8.8M-TJ Michael, 14.227; 9.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.239; 10.35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.248; 11.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.277; 12.09x-Carson Macedo, 14.278; 13.49-Tim Shaffer, 14.292; 14.5M-Max Stambaugh, 14.307; 15.23-DJ Foos, 14.366; 16.11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.380; 17.38-Dean Jacobs, 14.396; 18.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.430; 19.11N-Randy Hannagan, 14.461; 20.22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.464; 21.95-Hunter Mackison, 14.486; 22.7-Joe Swanson, 14.543; 23.1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.561; 24.51-Roger Campbell, 14.593; 25.5T-Travis Philo, 14.644; 26.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 14.688; 27.60-Kory Crabtree, 14.828; 28.5J-Jarrod DeLong, 14.841; 29.4-Danny Smith, 14.938; 30.49H-Bradley Howard, 99.060; 31.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 99.990;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 49-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 6. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison[7] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 9. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 17-Jared Horstman[1] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 7. 5M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton[8] ; 9. 5J-Jarrod DeLong[10] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 09x-Carson Macedo[2] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 23-DJ Foos[1] ; 4. 38-Dean Jacobs[6] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5] ; 7. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 8. 51-Roger Campbell[8] ; 9. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[9] ; 10. 7-Joe Swanson[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 17-Jared Horstman[3] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[5] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[1]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 5M-Max Stambaugh[2] ; 2. 22B-Ryan Broughton[3] ; 3. 95-Hunter Mackison[4] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[11] ; 5. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[8] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[9] ; 7. 5J-Jarrod DeLong[10] ; 8. 7-Joe Swanson[5] ; 9. 51-Roger Campbell[7] ; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard[12] ; 11. 70-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 12. 1080-Jordan Mackison[6]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[11] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[13] ; 6. 23-DJ Foos[12] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[18] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 9. 17-Jared Horstman[2] ; 10. 38-Dean Jacobs[14] ; 11. 09x-Carson Macedo[10] ; 12. 35-Stuart Brubaker[9] ; 13. 11N-Randy Hannagan[15] ; 14. 5M-Max Stambaugh[17] ; 15. 95-Hunter Mackison[19] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 17. 81-Lee Jacobs[16] ; 18. 70-Danny Holtgraver[23] ; 19. 60-Kory Crabtree[24] ; 20. 4-Danny Smith[22] ; 21. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[21] ; 22. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 23. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 24. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[25] ; 25. 22B-Ryan Broughton[20]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 28, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 4334
2. Dale Blaney: 4326
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 4268
4. Cap Henry: 4046
5. Danny Holtgraver: 4028
6. Kraig Kinser: 3984
7. T.J. Michael: 3854
8. Caleb Helms: 3712
9. Lee Jacobs: 3538
10. Andrew Palker: 3494

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

Holtgraver takes ‘em downtown in Brownstown!
Leads all 40 laps to score third Arctic Cat All Star victory of the season at Brownstown Speedway

BROWNSTOWN, IN (August 27, 2016) - “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver nearly dominated Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition on Saturday night at the Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana, leading all 40 circuits to capture his third Arctic Cat All Star victory of the 2016 season, as well as the first Arctic Cat All Star victory at Brownstown Speedway since June of 1999. Holtgraver, pilot of Pete Grove’s Premier Motorsports/Premier Pallets/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/DKW Transport/No. 70 entry, started from the outside-pole position at the quarter-mile bullring, eventually holding off charges by Dale Blaney, Randy Hannagan, and Sheldon Haudenschild to score the $5,000 top prize.

“Man, I can’t thank my guys enough for all that they do for me,” Danny Holtgraver said in victory lane. “Pete Grove gave me a great opportunity this year. I can’t thank him enough for that. He allows me to come out here and do what I love to do each and every weekend. Cody Jacobs, my dad, Mike, Al; they all bust their butts and I truly appreciate it. We needed another one of these. The last few weeks haven’t been too great for us for a number of reasons. We’ll celebrate this one and get ready to try again tomorrow.”

Holtgraver wasted no time getting to the front of the feature field, taking control after the initial green flag to lead lap one over Kraig Kinser and Arctic Cat All Star point leader Chad Kemenah. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native relied on Brownstown Speedway’s heavy curb for momentum, racing on top undistracted by a near-two second margin until traffic came into play, easing the pace for the first time on lap six.

Even as traffic intensified, Holtgraver kept his composure; using momentum to keep a lengthy advantage while negotiating lapped cars. Meanwhile, Chad Kemenah, Dale Blaney, and Sheldon Haudenschild created a three-car battle for positions two through four, a battle that would last for nearly 15 circuits. After multiple slide jobs and crossovers, Blaney eventually settled into second, followed by Sheldon Haudenschild and Chad Kemenah.

A caution on lap 18, and a late red flag incident on lap 35, proved to be no distraction for Danny Holtgraver, ultimately racing on to park himself in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane for the 12th time in his career. Dale Blaney, aboard his familiar GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/CH Motorsports/No. 1, finished second after starting fifth, followed by Randy Hannagan, who climbed from the outside of row five to earn his podium performance. The “Hurricane” made his first appearance in a podium position on lap 33, driving under the familiar No. 93 of Sheldon Haudenschild in traffic.

“I just felt really comfortable from the start. Cody and the guys had this thing exactly where it needed to be,” Holtgraver said. “The top was where I felt the strongest. It started to get pretty tricky; not a lot left toward the end of the race. You kinda had to tip-toe your way around there and make sure you didn’t get sucked over the edge. Traffic was tough at times, but we were able to get through it pretty well without too many hiccups. I’m just really happy to be back in this position. We’ll try to double-up on the weekend tomorrow night at Millstream.”

The 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase continues to make headlines, as only 70 points separate the top three competitors in the current championship standings. Using his runner-up finish at Brownstown Speedway, Dale Blaney has chipped away Chad Kemenah’s advantage to just six points with only nine events remaining in 2016. Sheldon Haudenschild finds himself third in the championship standings, just 70 points out of the top spot. Cap Henry and Danny Holtgraver round-out the top-five, respectively.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will officially end the month of August with a visit to the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday night, August 28. It will be the second and final Millstream appearance of the 2016 season for “America’s Series,” the 55th overall appearance by the traveling circuit since their first visit in 1982. Dale Blaney is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star winner at the Findlay half-mile, holding back Chad Kemenah and Kyle Larson during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on June 19. The victory, the fourth of Blaney’s Arctic Cat All Star career at Millstream Speedway, was worth $5,000.

Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, will allow pit access beginning at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, August 28. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by hot laps at 6:30. More news and updates can be found online at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Brownstown Speedway - Saturday, August 27, 2016:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 30 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Andrew Palker - 11.378 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 11.318 seconds (*NTR)
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Kraig Kinser
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cole Duncan
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash: Kraig Kinser
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Danny Holtgraver
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cap Henry (+15)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cap Henry
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: T.J. Michael (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.1-Dale Blaney, 11.318; 2.67-Carson Macedo, 11.331; 3.21-Cap Henry, 11.418; 4.71-Jac Haudenschild, 11.497; 5.4K-Kody Kinser, 11.507; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.566; 7.11K-Kraig Kinser, 11.571; 8.8M-TJ Michael, 11.635; 9.40-Caleb Helms, 11.646; 10.70-Danny Holtgraver, 11.654; 11.21C-Carson Short, 11.672; 12.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.687; 13.56R-Ryan Myers, 11.738; 14.81-Lee Jacobs, 11.751; 15.22-Cole Duncan, 11.759; 16.11N-Randy Hannagan, 11.817; 17.57X-Andrew Palker, 11.858; 18.85-Mike Terry, 11.868; 19.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 11.875; 20.22B-Ryan Broughton, 11.876; 21.1080-Jordan Mackison, 11.879; 22.71m-Paul May, 11.965; 23.4-Danny Smith, 12.008; 24.3-Dakota Jackson, 12.180; 25.95-Hunter Mackison, 12.238; 26.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.493; 27.83-Adam Cruea, 12.592; 28.10P-Jim Perricone, 13.292; 29.49H-Bradley Howard, 99.140; 30.4B-Tom Busch, 99.990;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 3. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 5. 21C-Carson Short[6] ; 6. 85-Mike Terry[8] ; 7. 3-Dakota Jackson[9] ; 8. 71-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 9. 21-Cap Henry[4]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)
1. 22-Cole Duncan[1] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[5] ; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser[3] ; 6. 71m-Paul May[7] ; 7. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison[9] ; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison[6] ; 10. 83-Adam Cruea[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 67-Carson Macedo[4] ; 4. 22B-Ryan Broughton[7] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 8. 56R-Ryan Myers[1] ; 9. 10P-Jim Perricone[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[3] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 6. 4K-Kody Kinser[4] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 8. 67-Carson Macedo[8]

B-Main 1 - (40 Laps)
1. 71-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 3. 56R-Ryan Myers[3] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison[4] ; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison[7] ; 8. 10P-Jim Perricone[10] ; 9. 3-Dakota Jackson[6] ; 10. 83-Adam Cruea[9] ; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard[11]

A-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[12] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[11] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[20] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[10] ; 9. 71-Jac Haudenschild[19] ; 10. 71m-Paul May[17] ; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[4] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 14. 4K-Kody Kinser[6] ; 15. 67-Carson Macedo[8] ; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[15] ; 17. 21C-Carson Short[14] ; 18. 57X-Andrew Palker[18] ; 19. 60-Kory Crabtree[23] ; 20. 85-Mike Terry[16] ; 21. 4-Danny Smith[22] ; 22. 56R-Ryan Myers[21] ; 23. 1080-Jordan Mackison[24] ; 24. 22B-Ryan Broughton[13]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 27, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 4188
2. Dale Blaney: 4182
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 4118
4. Cap Henry: 3940
5. Danny Holtgraver: 3914
6. Kraig Kinser: 3848
7. T.J. Michael: 3720
8. Caleb Helms: 3608
9. Lee Jacobs: 3422
10. Andrew Palker: 3376

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 📿should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

“America’s Series” Will Invade Brownstown and Millstream During Upcoming Travel Dates

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 25, 2016) - After circling areas of Central Pennsylvania and Upstate New York during the most recent weekend of competition, visiting four different facilities during what turned out to be five days of travel, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will switch direction and head west, ready to invade southern Indiana and northwestern Ohio for a pair of full-point, $5,000-to-win programs on Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28. “America’s Series” will duel head-to-head with heavy hitters from all across the tri-state area during their upcoming weekend agenda, aiming to reign supremacy in the Midwest, all while keeping an eye on the overall Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions championship.

Although known predominantly around the racing world as a home to super late model competition, Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana, will be the first of two stops for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during the upcoming weekend. The Saturday night, August 27, showcase, the first and only visit in 2016, will end a 17-year, Arctic Cat All Star drought at the southern Indiana venue, last hosting the regional travelers on June 2, 1999. Kelly Kinser was the last main event winner, his first of two Arctic Cat All Star victories at the speedway during the course of his career.

In addition, the Brownstown Speedway visit will be the final appearance in the state of Indiana for the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016, one of two facilities in the Hoosier State that welcomed the traveling sprint cars this season.

Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, will welcome Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors for the second and final time in 2016 on Sunday evening, August 28. A staple in series history, the Millstream Motorsports Complex has hosted Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition on 54 different occasions dating back to 1982, most recently on June 19, 2016, during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Dale Blaney is the most recent main event winner, the fourth of his career in Findlay, Ohio.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase will continue this Saturday and Sunday with the top three drivers in the standings separated by a mere 74 markers. Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah reclaimed the top spot in the championship after finishing on the podium during action at the Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York. Kemenah holds a 14-point stronghold over Dale Blaney, a seven-time main event winner in 2016 who controlled the standings entering the Lebanon Valley program. Despite only earning one victory thus far in 2016, Chad Kemenah leads the Arctic Cat All Stars in the consistency column, capturing 20 top-five feature finishes in 34 main event starts.

Sheldon Haudenschild will enter the Indiana/Ohio doubleheader third in the championship race, earning five main event wins on the season, as well as 19 top-ten finishes in 30 feature starts. Cap Henry and Danny Holtgraver round out the current top-five, earning a combined two victories and 18 top-five finishes, respectively.

Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana, will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday night, August 27. A mandatory drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30, followed by Arctic Cat All Star warm-ups at six. Those seeking additional information should visit Brownstown Speedway live on the Web at www.brownstownspeedway.com.

Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio, will allow pit access beginning at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, August 28. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by hot laps at 6:30. More news and updates can be found online at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Sammy Swindell Pockets $7,000 During First All Star Visit to Lebanon Valley Speedway

WEST LEBANON, New York (August 22, 2016) - Waiting an extra day to tackle the highbanks of Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, proved to be beneficial for Sammy Swindell, outlasting and out dueling the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during their first and only New York appearance of 2016. The Germantown, Tennessee, native, who started on the outside of the front row by virtue of dash finish, led all 25 circuits on Monday evening on the Lebanon Valley highbanks, pocketing $7,000 for his efforts, as well as his first Arctic Cat All Star victory since 2011. Kraig Kinser chased Swindell to the final checkers, followed by Chad Kemenah, Tim Shaffer, and Cap Henry, who advanced 11 positions to secure his top-five finish.

“The CJB guys gave me a great car all night long,” Sammy Swindell explained. “The key was putting ourselves in position early tonight. I was able to climb up through the dash from 5th to start second in the A-main. That was a big step for us. I had to use a little bit of experience here tonight, too. This place can be tough. You have to race it hard, but yet still be able to race the track. It can definitely use you up.”

Back-to-back red flag incidents during the initial start would force the feature field to try three times before officially getting one circuit in the books. The third start proved to be the charm with Dale Blaney and Sammy Swindell bringing the Arctic Cat All Star main event to life. Swindell jumped to the early advantage, leading Blaney, Kraig Kinser, and Chad Kemenah by the flagstand at the completion of lap one. Unfortunately for Swindell, a back-to-back caution situation would return to the speedway on lap three, this time in the form of red, and then yellow, lights. Dale Blaney still raced second, followed by Kraig Kinser and Chad Kemenah.

Green lights brought the feature field back to life once again allowing Sammy Swindell to continue his pace on top. Swindell and Blaney raced one-two during the next several circuits, eventually catching slower cars with 12 laps in the books. Despite traffic acting as an obstacle for Swindell and Blaney, the two Hall of Fame inductees continued to race nearly nose-to-tail, weaving in and out of traffic through the middle of the speedway. Action would quickly come to a rest when caution lights reappeared on lap 16.

Meanwhile, drama started to unfold at Lebanon Valley Speedway when Dale Blaney displayed signs of suffering from a flat right-rear tire during the pair of lap 16 cautions. The “Low Rider” would attempt to bring the tire back to life on his own, but would eventually slow with 17 laps in the books. Swindell continued to lead, with Blaney surrendering his runner-up position to Kraig Kinser.

For the final time of the evening, green flags waved on the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions feature field. Swindell drove off unchallenged during the remaining circuits, opening up a lengthy advantage in clean air over Kraig Kinser and Chad Kemenah.

“It got tricky on a few occasions,” Swindell said. “Especially when we found ourselves in traffic. It gets a little tough to see at times which makes it difficult to really get a run in the corner. We just had ourselves a flawless run. I just have to be thankful that I can keep doing this. Feels good to be back.”

Up next on the 2016 schedule sits a pair of programs in Ohio and Indiana for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, including a first and only appearance at the Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. The traveling Arctic Cat All Stars will make their way to Brownstown, the second of two Hoosier State appearances of the 2016 season, on Saturday evening, August 27, and will feature a complete, full point Arctic Cat All Star program. The upcoming weekend will conclude with a visit to the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday, August 28.

Those seeking additional information should visit Brownstown Speedway and Millstream Speedway live on the Web at www.brownstownspeedway.com and www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lebanon Valley Speedway - Monday, August 22, 2016: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 28 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sammy Swindell: 16.309 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sammy Swindell: 16.503 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Kraig Kinser All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Justin Barger Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer JE Pistons Dash: Dale Blaney Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sammy Swindell MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cap Henry (+11) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cap Henry Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Matt Tanner Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: John Garvin (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.1S-Sammy Swindell, 16.503; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 16.628; 3.57X-Andrew Palker, 16.762; 4.11K-Kraig Kinser, 16.805; 5.40-Caleb Helms, 16.891; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.911; 7.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.980; 8.21-Cap Henry, 16.991; 9.4-Danny Smith, 17.062; 10.1Z-Stewart Friesen, 17.069; 11.95-Hunter Mackison, 17.116; 12.70-Danny Holtgraver, 17.131; 13.25-Aaron Ott, 17.134; 14.53-Shawn Donath, 17.135; 15.8M-TJ Michael, 17.150; 16.13X-Tim Shaffer, 17.264; 17.5-Justin Barger, 17.303; 18.1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.417; 19.11-Steve Kinser, 17.512; 20.90-Matt Tanner, 17.518; 21.1HD-Cory Sparks, 17.700; 22.10-Joe Kata, 17.906; 23.49H-Bradley Howard, 17.940; 24.13-Brandon Matus, 18.117; 25.33-Brent Matus, 19.059; 26.51-John Garvin, 19.059; 27.53x-Dave Donath, 99.220; 28.60-Kory Crabtree, 99.300;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 2. 1S-Sammy Swindell[4] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[6] ; 7. 95-Hunter Mackison[8] ; 8. 10-Joe Kata[10] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 10. 4-Danny Smith[7]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 5-Justin Barger[1] ; 2. 53-Shawn Donath[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 25-Aaron Ott[3] ; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 6. 1HD-Cory Sparks[6] ; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison[5] ; 8. 53x-Dave Donath[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 13X-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 1Z-Stewart Friesen[3] ; 5. 11-Steve Kinser[5] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[7] ; 7. 90-Matt Tanner[6] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[9] ; 9. 51-John Garvin[8]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 1S-Sammy Swindell[5] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 8. 53-Shawn Donath[7]

B-Main 1 - (10 Laps) 1. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 2. 95-Hunter Mackison[2] ; 3. 90-Matt Tanner[5] ; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison[4] ; 5. 10-Joe Kata[6] ; 6. 51-John Garvin[7] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[8] ; 8. 53x-Dave Donath[9] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[3] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[10]

A-Main 1 - (25 Laps) 1. 1S-Sammy Swindell[2] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 13X-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[16] ; 6. 11-Steve Kinser[15] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[11] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[19] ; 10. 90-Matt Tanner[21] ; 11. 10-Joe Kata[23] ; 12. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 13. 1Z-Stewart Friesen[13] ; 14. 49H-Bradley Howard[14] ; 15. 51-John Garvin[24] ; 16. 95-Hunter Mackison[20] ; 17. 1080-Jordan Mackison[22] ; 18. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 19. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 20. 53-Shawn Donath[8] ; 21. 5-Justin Barger[10] ; 22. 25-Aaron Ott[12] ; 23. 1HD-Cory Sparks[17] ; 24. 13-Brandon Matus[18]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 22, 2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 4050 2. Dale Blaney: 4036 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3976 4. Cap Henry: 3800 5. Danny Holtgaver: 3764 6. Kraig Kinser: 3712 7. T.J. Michael: 3592 8. Caleb Helms: 3482 9. Lee Jacobs: 3298 10. Andrew Palker: 3262

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

“Double-D” Danny Dietrich Cruises to Lincoln Speedway Victory Lane for Second All Star Win of 2016,
Four-Race Weekend Swing Concludes Sunday Night at Lebanon Valley Speedway

ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (August 20, 2016) - “Double-D” Danny Dietrich used traffic to his advantage on Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway, cruising on to score his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions feature prize of 2016. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native dominated the final 13 circuits of the 30-lap feature program, crossing under the final checkers nearly three seconds ahead of second place finisher Alan Krimes. Lucas Wolf would round out the podium finishers, completing a podium sweep for the “Pennsylvania Posse” in the Pigeon Hills.

“Man, it feels really good to be back at Lincoln Speedway,” Danny Dietrich explained, pilot of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Sandoe’s Fuit Marks, Weikert’s Livestock, No. 48. “It feels like we haven’t been here in so long, but I think we have something figured out now. I can’t thank my guys enough; Jake, Cody, Tyler - they all work hard and keep me going in the right direction. All of my major sponsors make all of this possible, also. This car was good all night long. We went back to some older notes and mixed them up with some other stuff and it all worked out.”

A pair of “Pennsylvania Posse” competitors, Lucas Wolfe and Danny Dietrich, led the 26 feature starters to green at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night. Wolfe took command during the initial start, officially leading the first circuit ahead of Danny Dietrich, Alan Krimes, Dale Blaney, and Freddie Rahmer. Those five competitors would race in that order until the main event’s first and only caution flew on lap four, halting action for a four-car tangle in turn one.

Green flag conditions would resume with Lucas Wolfe returning to his position at the front of the field. The Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, native raced ahead of Danny Dietrich and Alan Krimes for the next several circuits, approaching lapped traffic for the first time with 12 laps recorded. Traffic allowed Dietrich and Krimes to close the gap, ultimately creating a three-car battle nearly nose-to-tail.

By lap 17, Danny Dietrich was able to work his way under Lucas Wolfe during their battle in traffic, officially leading the lap with Wolfe and Krimes still in tow. Almost immediately, Dietrich opened his advantage, navigating traffic using both grooves of the Lincoln Speedway surface. No challenges would arise for Dietrich during the closing circuits, crossing under the final checkers nearly three seconds ahead of Alan Krimes and Lucas Wolfe. Krimes, who started on the outside of the second row, raced his way to second on lap 20.

“I was just kinda working some different lines there the first part of the race. I was pretty tight during the first half, so I knew the car would eventually come to me,” Dietrich said. “I just tried to stick with Lucas (Wolfe) the best that I could at the beginning. I played my cards out right and was able to use lapped traffic to my advantage a little bit. That’s what we have to do to win these races.”

Following the “Pennsylvania Posse” podium sweep was Dale Blaney and Freddie Rahmer. Blaney’s top-five finish was solid enough to put the defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist back on top in the 2016 championship chase, now holding a four point advantage over Chad Kemenah. Kemenah entered Lincoln Speedway as the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point leader.

For the first time in series history, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will venture north and visit areas of West Lebanon, New York, set to tackle the high-banked half-mile of Lebanon Valley Speedway. The Upstate New York visit will conclude a four-race campaign through Central Pennsylvania and New York for Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, all starting at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night, August 18.

Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 21. The mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 with hot laps to follow at 6:15. Please visit www.lebanonvalley.com for additional detials. A rain date of Monday, August 22, will be used if necessary. More information to follow.

Contingency Awards/Results: Lincoln Speedway - Saturday, August 20, 2016:
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 41 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Freddie Rahmer - 13.396 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 13.168 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Andrew Palker
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cap Henry
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Dietrich
Hoosier Tire Heat #4: Chad Kemenah
JE Pistons Dash: Lucas Wolfe
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney (Fourth)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Sheldon Haudenschild (+6)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith (7th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Tim Shaffer (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse: Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.1-Dale Blaney, 13.168; 2.16-Gerard McIntyre, 13.255; 3.51-Freddie Rahmer, 13.265; 4.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.307; 5.59-Jim Siegel, 13.413; 6.40-Caleb Helms, 13.474; 7.19m-Brent Marks, 13.536; 8.88-Brandon Rahmer, 13.556; 9.15-Adam Wilt, 13.562; 10.21M-Brian Montieth, 13.562; 11.48-Danny Dietrich, 13.594; 12.99M-Kyle Moody, 13.604; 13.11c-Cory Haas, 13.623; 14.52-Austin Hogue, 13.637; 15.35-Steve Owings, 13.667; 16.21-Cap Henry, 13.670; 17.87-Alan Krimes, 13.704; 18.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.717; 19.5-Tyler Ross, 13.745; 20.8D-Billy Dietrich, 13.766; 21.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 13.768; 22.94-Ryan Smith, 13.803; 23.8M-TJ Michael, 13.841; 24.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.842; 25.51S-Stevie Smith, 13.847; 26.13-Tim Shaffer, 13.849; 27.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.856; 28.1*-Tim Wagaman, 13.885; 29.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.893; 30.55K-Robbie Kendall, 13.915; 31.2W-Glenndon Forsythe, 13.927; 32.1X-Chad Trout, 13.929; 33.95-Hunter Mackison, 13.966; 34.21T-Scott Fisher, 14.017; 35.45-Kevin Nagy, 14.067; 36.60-Kory Crabtree, 14.109; 37.11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.132; 38.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.230; 39.3B-Randy Baughman, 14.232; 40.1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.251; 41.91-David Quackenbush, 14.512;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer[2] ; 4. 16-Gerard McIntyre[3] ; 5. 19m-Brent Marks[7] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody[8] ; 8. 59-Jim Siegel[5] ; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison[11] ; 10. 11c-Cory Haas[9] ; 11. 5-Tyler Ross[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)
1. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 2. 87-Alan Krimes[1] ; 3. 52-Austin Hogue[4] ; 4. 13-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 6. 35-Steve Owings[3] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 8. 1*-Tim Wagaman[8] ; 9. 8D-Billy Dietrich[5] ; 10. 91-David Quackenbush[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich[2] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 3. 88-Brandon Rahmer[4] ; 4. 15-Adam Wilt[3] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 6. 21T-Scott Fisher[7] ; 7. 1X-Chad Trout[6] ; 8. 45-Kevin Nagy[8] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[9] ; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard[10]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[2] ; 3. 51S-Stevie Smith[5] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 5. 21M-Brian Montieth[4] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 7. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe[7] ; 8. 55K-Robbie Kendall[6] ; 9. 3B-Randy Baughman[9] ; 10. 1080-Jordan Mackison[10]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[1] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 4. 87-Alan Krimes[8] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 6. 51-Freddie Rahmer[6] ; 7. 16-Gerard McIntyre[3] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 59-Jim Siegel[1] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 3. 11c-Cory Haas[4] ; 4. 35-Steve Owings[5] ; 5. 99M-Kyle Moody[3] ; 6. 55K-Robbie Kendall[9] ; 7. 8D-Billy Dietrich[6] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[16] ; 9. 1*-Tim Wagaman[7] ; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 11. 95-Hunter Mackison[12] ; 12. 1X-Chad Trout[11] ; 13. 3B-Randy Baughman[18] ; 14. 60-Kory Crabtree[15] ; 15. 45-Kevin Nagy[14] ; 16. 1080-Jordan Mackison[19] ; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard[17] ; 18. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe[10] ; 19. 21T-Scott Fisher[13] ; 20. 91-David Quackenbush[20]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich[2] ; 2. 87-Alan Krimes[4] ; 3. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[1] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 51-Freddie Rahmer[6] ; 6. 88-Brandon Rahmer[12] ; 7. 94-Ryan Smith[9] ; 8. 16-Gerard McIntyre[7] ; 9. 52-Austin Hogue[11] ; 10. 51S-Stevie Smith[13] ; 11. 13-Tim Shaffer[14] ; 12. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[18] ; 13. 19m-Brent Marks[17] ; 14. 59-Jim Siegel[21] ; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 16. 15-Adam Wilt[15] ; 17. 21-Cap Henry[5] ; 18. 10H-Chad Kemenah[10] ; 19. 11c-Cory Haas[23] ; 20. 8M-TJ Michael[19] ; 21. 11K-Kraig Kinser[25] ; 22. 2W-Glenndon Forsythe[26] ; 23. 40-Caleb Helms[22] ; 24. 35-Steve Owings[24] ; 25. 21M-Brian Montieth[20] ; 26. 70-Danny Holtgraver[16]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 20, 2016):
1. Dale Blaney: 3910
2. Chad Kemenah: 3906
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3840
4. Cap Henry: 3660
5. Danny Holtgraver: 3650
6. Kraig Kinser: 3566
7. T.J. Michael: 3512
8. Caleb Helms: 3348
9. Lee Jacobs: 3298
10. Andrew Palker: 3150

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Brian Montieth Uses Last Lap Pass to Take Down Lance Dewease during All Star Visit to Williams Grove Speedway,
Four-Race Swing Continues Saturday at the "Fabulous" Lincoln Speedway

MECHANICSBURG, PA (August 19, 2016) - After what seemed to be a lock for Lance Dewease at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, taking command during mid-point of the Jack Gunn Memorial main event before charging ahead to a two second advantage, “The Edge” Brian Montieth used his familiar top line of the speedway to track down Dewease during the closing laps, charging under the familiar Donnie Kreitz-owned, No. 69K on the final circuit. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory was the fourth of Montieth’s career, earning $5,000 for his efforts during the non-stop 30-lapper, as well as a first-ever Jack Gunn Memorial trophy. Lance Dewease held on to finish second, followed by Tim Shaffer, Stevie Smith, and Greg Hodnett.

“I was just trying to save fuel,” said Brian Montieth in victory lane. “Once he got by me early in the race, my mentality changed to ‘hero or zero.’ Those last three or four laps, I really pushed myself. That’s what you have to do against those guys. Donnie and Lance; those guys are just so consistent during the entire race. If it wasn’t for the curb, I don’t think I would have caught them. To be here in victory lane, with the season those guys are having, feels great. We are thrilled to be here.”

Brian Montieth and Lance Dewease led the 26 feature starters to green on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Montieth jumped to the early advantage, leading Lance Dewease and Tim Shaffer under the flagstand and the completion of lap one. Monteith quickly stretched his advantage, increasing his command by 1.2 seconds just before reaching traffic for the first time on lap seven.

As traffic increased, Montieth’s advantage decreased, eventually tracked down and passed by Lance Dewease at the exit of turn two on the 13th circuit. Despite Dewease extending his lead to nearly two seconds during the next 12 circuits, Montieth kept pace and relied on the topside, using the Williams Grove Speedway curb to reel in the nine-time Central Pennsylvania winner in 2016. “The Edge” drove to the tail-tank of Dewease at the white flag, setting up a slide job between turn one and turn two. The slide job attempt would stick, allowing the Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, native to drive off to score his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the season.

“We were just kind of hanging on there at the end,” Lance Dewease said. “We weren’t very good down the straightaways. I made a mistake there in three and four with two laps to go that kinda hurt us a little bit. I heard Brian (Montieth) behind me at the flagstand coming to the white. I was hoping to drive back underneath him, but I just wasn’t good enough to do that. Congrats to those guys. They deserved this one. We’ve been having a great year so we won’t let this get to us.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their four-day trek through the heart of Central Pennsylvania and Upstate New York with a Saturday night, August 20, visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. Similar to the last two evenings, the Arctic Cat All Star visit to Lincoln Speedway will be a first and only for the series in 2016; the 33rd Lincoln Speedway appearance in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions history. “The Edge” Brian Montieth is the defending Arctic Cat All Star winner in the Pigeon Hills, securing top honors on June 13, 2015.

Lincoln Speedway will open pit gates at 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 20, followed by the Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting at 6:30 and hot laps at 7:10. More news and updates can be found on the Web at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Williams Grove Speedway - Friday August 19, 2016:
Event: 34th Annual Jack Gunn Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 16.839 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 16.773 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Tim Wagaman
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Stevie Smith
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cory Haas
Hoosier Tire Heat #4: Danny Holtgraver
JE Pistons Dash: Brian Montieth
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (3rd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Sheldon Haudenschild (+8)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Greg Hodnett
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Sheldon Haudenschild (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.13-Tim Shaffer, 16.748; 2.69K-Lance Dewease, 16.905; 3.27-Greg Hodnett, 16.961; 4.10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.005; 5.1-Dale Blaney, 17.025; 6.51S-Stevie Smith, 17.062; 7.48-Danny Dietrich, 17.065; 8.O7-Doug Esh, 17.086; 9.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 17.098; 10.21M-Brian Montieth, 17.131; 11.1*-Tim Wagaman, 17.134; 12.51-Freddie Rahmer, 17.184; 13.87-Alan Krimes, 17.209; 14.44-Rodney Westhafer, 17.213; 15.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.215; 16.94-Ryan Smith, 17.250; 17.70-Danny Holtgraver, 17.252; 18.19m-Brent Marks, 17.261; 19.25-Aaron Ott, 17.268; 20.5-Chase Dietz, 17.315; 21.21-Cap Henry, 17.363; 22.0-Rick Lafferty, 17.397; 23.11c-Cory Haas, 17.433; 24.57X-Andrew Palker, 17.478; 25.11K-Kraig Kinser, 17.481; 26.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 17.498; 27.52-Austin Hogue, 17.513; 28.81-Lee Jacobs, 17.537; 29.40-Caleb Helms, 17.543; 30.75-Nicole Bower, 17.609; 31.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.635; 32.35-Daryl Stimeling, 17.927; 33.49H-Bradley Howard, 18.069; 34.83-Cody Fairchok, 18.243; 35.12w-Troy Fraker, 18.676; 36.8M-TJ Michael, 99.990;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 1*-Tim Wagaman[1] ; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease[3] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 4. 13-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 8. 87-Alan Krimes[5] ; 9. 83-Cody Fairchok[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 51S-Stevie Smith[4] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[3] ; 3. O7-Doug Esh[2] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[5] ; 5. 5-Chase Dietz[6] ; 6. 0-Rick Lafferty[7] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 8. 44-Rodney Westhafer[1]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 11c-Cory Haas[1] ; 2. 21M-Brian Montieth[3] ; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer[2] ; 4. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 9. 75-Nicole Bower[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 5. 52-Austin Hogue[6] ; 6. 25-Aaron Ott[5] ; 7. 35-Daryl Stimeling[7] ; 8. 12w-Troy Fraker[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 21M-Brian Montieth[1] ; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease[5] ; 3. 13-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 4. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett[6] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 8. 1*-Tim Wagaman[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 25-Aaron Ott[3] ; 2. 44-Rodney Westhafer[2] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7] ; 4. 0-Rick Lafferty[5] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 8. 35-Daryl Stimeling[12] ; 9. 75-Nicole Bower[10] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[11] ; 11. 12w-Troy Fraker[14] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 13. 83-Cody Fairchok[13] ; 14. 87-Alan Krimes[1] ; 15. 49H-Bradley Howard[15]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 21M-Brian Montieth[1] ; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease[2] ; 3. 13-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 4. 51S-Stevie Smith[4] ; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 8. 19m-Brent Marks[15] ; 9. O7-Doug Esh[12] ; 10. 51-Freddie Rahmer[13] ; 11. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[19] ; 12. 11c-Cory Haas[10] ; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah[11] ; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[17] ; 15. 70-Danny Holtgraver[9] ; 16. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[16] ; 17. 52-Austin Hogue[20] ; 18. 11K-Kraig Kinser[21] ; 19. 1*-Tim Wagaman[8] ; 20. 5-Chase Dietz[18] ; 21. 44-Rodney Westhafer[22] ; 22. 75-Nicole Bower[26] ; 23. 94-Ryan Smith[14] ; 24. 21-Cap Henry[23] ; 25. 0-Rick Lafferty[24] ; 26. 25-Aaron Ott[25]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 19, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 3792
2. Dale Blaney: 3768
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3714
4. Danny Holtgraver: 3548
5. Cap Henry: 3544
6. Kraig Kinser: 3458
7. T.J. Michael: 3402
8. Caleb Helms: 3244
9. Lee Jacobs: 3218
10. Andrew Palker: 3030

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Dale Blaney Survives the Hill; Holds Off Swindell and Smith for Grandview Speedway All Star Victory

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. (August 18, 2016) - The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney helped the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions keep the “Pennsylvania Posse” out of victory lane in Central Pennsylvania, scoring the Arctic Cat All Star win at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville on Thursday night, August 18. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/CH Motorsports/No.1 entry held off charges by Lucas Wolfe, Stevie Smith, and fellow National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Swindell during the course of the 35-lap main event, scoring his seventh victory of the 2016 season, raising his career win total to 134 with the Arctic Cat All Stars. Blaney also used his victory to chip away at Chad Kemenah’s championship point lead, dropping to a 36-point margin from 50.

“My guys gave me a great car here tonight,” Dale Blaney explained. “Donny, Skippy, and George did an awesome job. Big Game Treestands and Muddy have been behind us the last couple of years. Janet Holbrook and CH Motorsports give us great race cars and a great opportunity to come out here and race every weekend. To win out here, and to have Sammy (Swindell) finish second with BIg Game and Muddy on his car, too, is pretty cool.”

Lucas Wolfe and Dale Blaney brought the 24 feature starters to green on Thursday night at Grandview Speedway. Wolfe jumped out to the early advantage, leading lap one over a pair of hall of famers, Dale Blaney and Sammy Swindell. Those three drivers held the pace out in front of the field for the first five circuits, not reaching traffic for the first time until lap six.

Intense traffic around the bottom of the speedway, the leader’s preferred line, allowed Blaney to chip away at Wolfe’s advantage, making a bid for the top spot on lap seven and again on lap eight, ultimately igniting a near-five-lap, side-by-side battle between Dale Blaney and Lucas Wolfe. By lap 11, Blaney established himself at the front of the field, only to be halted by the main event’s first caution on lap 12.

When green flag conditions returned, Blaney reopened his advantage at the front of the field, followed by Lucas Wolfe and now Stevie Smith, who drove around Swindell just before caution flags appeared. A pair of cautions, including a red flag involving four main event starters, would halt action for Dale Blaney on lap 16 and lap 18.

After an open-red resulting from the four-car incident involving Cap Henry, Kraig Kinser, Danny Dietrich, and Greg Hodnett, green flag conditions returned once again. Dale Blaney resumed his place at the front of the field, now followed by Stevie Smith, who moved around Lucas Wolfe just before the lap 18 caution.

Despite a lengthy advantage, Stevie Smith eventually reeled in Dale Blaney using the topside of the speedway. A two-car battle would eventually ensue, Smith on the topside and Blaney on the bottom, racing nearly side-by-side for multiple circuits. Smith poked his nose to the outside of Blaney at the exit of turn two and turn four on several occasions, but the effort was not enough.

“I just wasn’t comfortable those first seven or eight laps,” Blaney said. “I had to start slowing myself down a little bit to get faster. Stevie (Smith) and I had a pretty good battle there for a while toward the later portion of the race, but I was able to get myself off of four; really kept my speed up and run through on the middle on exit. I was fortunate enough to clear a lapped car there toward the end that probably helped us out a little bit. Overall, we are thrilled with everything.”

Blaney moved on to score the Grandview Speedway victory worth $5,000, followed by Sammy Swindell and Stevie Smith. Swindell, who had dropped well outside of the top-three during the middle segment of the main event due to a damaged nose wing, moved by Smith with less than five circuits remaining.

“I think we may have had something for Blaney,” Sammy Swindell said. “I was able to find a great line off of two and four. A lot of guys were missing that line, really opening the door for us to capitalize. I just had to be patient and start working back around those guys. We were there and coming. The car was definitely fast.”

Ryan Smith and Sheldon Haudenschild rounded out the top-five, followed by Lucas Wolfe, Chad Kemenah, JJ Grasso, Brent Marks, and Ryan Taylor.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their four-day swing through Pennsylvania and New York with a visit to the world-famous Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, August 19. The 34th annual Jack Gunn Memorial will highlight competition at the half-mile paperclip, awarding a $5,000 top prize after 30 laps of green flag competition. Much like Grandview Speedway, it will be the first and only Williams Grove Speedway appearance by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016, continuing an All Star versus “Pennsylvania Posse” tradition that dates back to 1970 when Bobbie Adamson picked up the victory.

Williams Grove Speedway will open pit gates at 5:00 pm on Friday night, August 19. A drivers meeting will be conducted at 6:30, with hot laps scheduled to begin at 7:10. Additional information can be found online at www.williamsgrove.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Grandview Speedway - Thursday, August 18, 2016: EMi Driver’s Meeting: 27 entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Stevie Smith - 11.751 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 11.899 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Lucas Wolfe All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild JE Pistons Dash: Lucas Wolfe Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+8) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Sheldon Haudenschild Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Taylor Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.1-Dale Blaney, 11.899; 2.51S-Stevie Smith, 11.958; 3.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 11.987; 4.27-Greg Hodnett, 12.052; 5.11-Steve Kinser, 12.083; 6.1s-Sammy Swindell, 12.102; 7.48-Danny Dietrich, 12.123; 8.13-Tim Shaffer, 12.135; 9.51-Freddie Rahmer, 12.140; 10.19m-Brent Marks, 12.157; 11.94-Ryan Smith, 12.204; 12.20-Ryan Taylor, 12.252; 13.70-Danny Holtgraver, 12.263; 14.11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.265; 15.21-Cap Henry, 12.276; 16.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.287; 17.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.325; 18.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.330; 19.8M-TJ Michael, 12.355; 20.37-JJ Grasso, 12.356; 21.747-Davey Sammons, 12.374; 22.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.434; 23.88-Brandon Rahmer, 12.436; 24.81-Kenny Jacobs, 12.458; 25.40-Caleb Helms, 12.461; 26.49H-Bradley Howard, 12.771; 27.87-Alan Krimes, 20.236;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps) 1. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[2] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 4. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[5] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 7. 13-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 8. 37-JJ Grasso[8] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps) 1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 51-Freddie Rahmer[2] ; 4. 1s-Sammy Swindell[3] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[5] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 9. 87-Alan Krimes[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 19m-Brent Marks[4] ; 4. 20-Ryan Taylor[3] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 7. 747-Davey Sammons[7] ; 8. 81-Kenny Jacobs[9] ; 9. 88-Brandon Rahmer[8]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps) 1. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 3. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 4. 1s-Sammy Swindell[5] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[4] ; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett[6] ; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 8. 11-Steve Kinser[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 13-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 37-JJ Grasso[2] ; 3. 747-Davey Sammons[3] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 5. 88-Brandon Rahmer[5] ; 6. 81-Kenny Jacobs[6] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[4] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 9. 87-Alan Krimes[9]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 1s-Sammy Swindell[4] ; 3. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 6. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[1] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[15] ; 8. 37-JJ Grasso[18] ; 9. 19m-Brent Marks[10] ; 10. 20-Ryan Taylor[13] ; 11. 747-Davey Sammons[21] ; 12. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 13. 13-Tim Shaffer[19] ; 14. 70-Danny Holtgraver[14] ; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker[16] ; 16. 40-Caleb Helms[20] ; 17. 21-Cap Henry[12] ; 18. 11K-Kraig Kinser[9] ; 19. 27-Greg Hodnett[6] ; 20. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 21. 51-Freddie Rahmer[11] ; 22. 81-Kenny Jacobs[22] ; 23. 88-Brandon Rahmer[23] ; 24. 11-Steve Kinser[24]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 18, 2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 3668 2. Dale Blaney: 3632 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3586 4. Cap Henry: 3442 5. Danny Holtgraver: 3428 6. Kraig Kinser: 3344 7. T. J. Michael: 3322 8. Caleb Helms: 3164 9. Lee Jacobs: 3138 10. Andrew Palker: 2950

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Back to Work: Arctic Cat All Stars Will Visit Central PA and New York During Four Day Road Trip

INDIANAPOLIS (August 17, 2016) - After a two week standstill on the schedule, allowing teams to prepare for and participate in the 56th Annual Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors will return to action in a big way by traveling to areas of Central Pennsylvania and Upstate New York for a four-pack of programs at four different facilities. All four venues will feature Arctic Cat All Star competition for the first and only time in 2016, launching a busy August/September stretch comprised of 11 events from now until September 24.

The upcoming four-race swing will jump start with three consecutive events in Central Pennsylvania, joining the notorious and competitive “Pennsylvania Posse” at Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, and the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on Thursday, August 18, through Saturday, August 20. Each event will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, awarding $5,000 to each main event winner.

The Arctic Cat All Stars are certainly no stranger to these areas of Central Pennsylvania, visiting Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway in 2015. In competitive fashion, the “Pennsylvania Posse” prevailed on both occasions with Greg Hodnett winning at Williams Grove Speedway and “The Edge” Brian Montieth earning top honors at Lincoln Speedway. Grandview Speedway, the only Central Pennsylvania destination that does not host 410 sprint car competition on a weekly basis, has been away from the Arctic Cat All Star campaign since 2000; a near-16-year absence.

The Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, will conclude the upcoming Arctic Cat All Star four-pack, hosting competition on Sunday evening, August 21, for the first time in series history. The Arctic Cat All Stars will face-off against a select number of New York competitors during their Empire State invasion, as well as a contingent of “Pennsylvania Posse” regulars. As an added bonus, the West Lebanon, New York, visit will award a $7,000 top prize, guaranteeing $1,000 to start the main event. Those who do not qualify for the main event will be awarded $500. A rain date of Monday, August 22, will be utilized if necessary. More details to follow.

As the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions points leader, Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the charge into Central Pennsylvania and Upstate New York, holding 50-point margin in the title chase over fellow Ohio native Dale Blaney. The pilot of the Seneca Energy/Hunter Racing/No. 10H has one victory on the year during Arctic Cat All Star competition, earning 23 top-ten finishes in 30 feature starts, 19 of which inside the top-five.

Defending series champion Dale Blaney will enter the four-race stretch with six Arctic Cat All Star main event victories on the season, leading all full-time competitors on the tour. The “Low Rider” has shown success in Pennsylvania in 2016, winning an event against the “Pennsylvania Posse” at Port Royal Speedway in late April.

Five-time main event winner Sheldon Haudenschild is currently third in the Arctic Cat All Star title chase, followed by Cap Henry and “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver. Kraig Kinser, T.J. Michael, Caleb Helms, Lee Jacobs, and Andrew Palker round out the top-ten, respectively.

The Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 2:30 pm on Thursday, August 18. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 6, followed by hot laps at 6:40 pm. Those seeking more information should visit Grandview Speedway live on the Web at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates 5:00 pm on Friday night, August 19. A drivers meeting will be conducted at 6:30, with hot laps scheduled to begin at 7:10. Additional information can be found online at www.williamsgrove.com.

The Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 20, followed by the Arctic Cat All Star drivers meeting at 6:30 and hot laps at 7:10. More news and updates can be found on the Web at www.lincolnspeedway.com.

Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 21. The mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 with hot laps to follow at 6:15. Please visit www.lebanonvalley.com for additional detials. A rain date of Monday, August 22, will be used if necessary. More information to follow.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (August 17, 2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 3532 2. Dale Blaney: 3482 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3446 4. Cap Henry: 3326 5. Danny Holtgraver: 3306 6. Kraig Kinser: 3230 7. T.J. Michael: 3196 8. Caleb Helms: 3046 9. Lee Jacobs: 3032 10. Andrew Palker: 2830

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Kraig Kinser Outduels Sheldon Haudenschild for I-79 Summer Shootout Victory at Tri-City Raceway Park

FRANKLIN, PA (July 31, 2016) - Bloomington, Indiana’s Kraig Kinser brought Western Pennsylvania race fans to their feet on Sunday night at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, outdueling Sheldon Haudenschild during the final two circuits of round two of the I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA to secure his place on top of the feature podium. Kinser, who started from the pole position, pressured Haudenschild on multiple occasions during the 30-lap main event, leading for a short stint on lap 22 before taking command again on lap 29, ultimately driving on to capture his second Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2016 season. Sheldon Haudenschild held on to finish second during the $5,000-to-win program, followed by Tim Shaffer, Brent Marks, and Cap Henry.

“It’s just me and Mikey, my brother-in-law, here tonight,” Kraig Kinser said in victory lane. “I can’t thank everyone enough who helps out this team: Arctic Cat, Mesilla Valley Transportation. I know I'm forgetting to mention a lot of people. I want to thank the fans for coming out tonight. It was a long day today and the weather didn’t make things any easier. Winning tonight made today all worth it.”

Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild took command during the initial start from the outside of row two, driving around the top three starters by the exit of turn two, eventually leading lap one over Kraig Kinser and Brent Marks. Haudenschild opened his advantage to a near-straightaway lead during certain segments of the first-half of the main event, surviving an early caution on lap six and two red flag incidents on lap 15 and lap 18.

Kraig Kinser, utilizing the very bottom of Tri-City Raceway Park’s half-mile, would catch a break on lap 22 when Haudenschild drove off of the banking in turn two, allowing Kinser to drive below the Southern Pacific Farms/Finzer Farms/No. 93 entry to officially lead the lap. Kinser controlled the pace until Haudenschild reclaimed the top spot on lap 23, driving back around Kinser at the exit of turn two. Haudenschild eventually returned to a lengthy advantage, maintaining his advantage even after entering traffic on lap 25.

By lap 27, traffic started to intensify for race leader Sheldon Haudenschild. Kinser chased Haudenschild through traffic, cutting down his advantage lap by lap. On lap 29, Kinser made his move, driving the Steve Kinser Racing/Arctic Cat/Mesilla Valley Transportation/No. 11K under Haudenschild at the exit of turn four. The former Knoxville Nationals champion made the winning pass stick, moving on to score the victory, his first ever at Tri-City Raceway Park, joining his father, Steve Kinser, on the track’s win list. Kraig Kinser now has four career Arctic Cat All Star victories to his credit.

“I thought I might have screwed things up a little bit there toward the middle of the race when I got by Sheldon the first time,” Kraig Kinser said. “I got the lead there and raced pretty hard with Sheldon (Haudenschild). We raced side-by-side coming out of four and I didn’t want to get into him, so I had to drive really low getting into one. Sheldon ended up driving back by me and I thought it was over at that point. I ended up getting through traffic really well with just a few laps left and was able to get back by him at the end. It was definitely a battle.”

The runner-up finish, his second of the weekend during I-79 Summer Shootout competition, increased Sheldon Haudenschild’s top-five count to 12 on the season with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

“Kraig and Mikey had a really good car tonight,” Sheldon Haudenschild explained. “He was there the whole race, ya know. I made a few mistakes to allow him to get by me, but I was able to get back around him. I thought I was going to be able to stay ahead of him. I was hoping the lapped cars would be in his line. Kraig was really good tonight. I’m happy for those guys. Two second places on the weekend is really good for us. We’ll move on to Knoxville and see what we can do.”

The 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign will take a two weekend break before returning to competition on Thursday evening, August 18, at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. The two week schedule break will give teams the opportunity to prepare and participate in the 56th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Many of the full-time Arctic Cat All Star travelers will be represented at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, chasing a starting position in the $150,000-to-win, Knoxville Nationals A-main.

The 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions schedule will continue on Thursday through Sunday, August 18-21, with a four-race stretch through Central Pennsylvania and Upstate New York. “America’s Series” will visit Grandview Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Lebanon Valley Speedway during their march eastward, each awarding a minimum of $5,000. The Lebanon Valley Speedway visit in West Lebanon, New York, will cap off the long weekend with a $7,000 grand prize.

Those interested in learning more should stay tuned at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Tri-City Raceway Park - Sunday, July 31, 2016:
Event: Round 2 of I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 32 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 16.467 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 15.917 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Cap Henry
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sheldon Haudenschild
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brent Marks
Racing Electronics Heat #4: T.J. Michael
JE Pistons Dash: Kraig Kinser
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kraig Kinser
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+5)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cap Henry
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: AJ Flick (17th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.1-Dale Blaney, 15.917; 2.70-Danny Holtgraver, 16.179; 3.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.225; 4.22-Cole Duncan, 16.423; 5.19m-Brent Marks, 16.458; 6.81-Lee Jacobs, 16.486; 7.49-Tim Shaffer, 16.565; 8.2-AJ Flick, 16.590; 9.10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.657; 10.57X-Andrew Palker, 16.658; 11.23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 16.662; 12.11K-Kraig Kinser, 16.665; 13.21-Cap Henry, 16.750; 14.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 16.847; 15.35-Jared Zimbardi, 16.869; 16.10-Carl Bowser, 16.918; 17.40-Caleb Helms, 16.922; 18.8M-TJ Michael, 16.965; 19.O8-Dan Kuriger, 17.012; 20.24X-Sye Lynch, 17.019; 21.O-Andy McKisson, 17.040; 22.51-John Garvin, 17.064; 23.19-Joe Kubiniec, 17.104; 24.15-Scott Priester, 17.105; 25.13-Brandon Matus, 17.149; 26.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.209; 27.24P-Alex Paden, 17.732; 28.5X-Gale Ruth Jr., 18.026; 29.33-Brent Matus, 18.061; 30.44-Joe McEwen, 18.326; 31.49H-Bradley Howard, 18.421; 32.1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 18.616;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[3] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 6. 24P-Alex Paden[6] ; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr.[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 3. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[1] ; 4. 2-AJ Flick[3] ; 5. 35-Jared Zimbardi[5] ; 6. 24X-Sye Lynch[6] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 19m-Brent Marks[2] ; 2. 10-Carl Bowser[1] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 15-Scott Priester[6] ; 6. 51-John Garvin[5] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[7] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. O-Andy McKisson[6] ; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger[5] ; 7. 5X-Gale Ruth Jr.[8] ; 8. 19-Joe Kubiniec[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 3. 19m-Brent Marks[4] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 7. 49-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. O8-Dan Kuriger[1] ; 2. 19-Joe Kubiniec[4] ; 3. 24X-Sye Lynch[2] ; 4. 51-John Garvin[3] ; 5. 13-Brandon Matus[5] ; 6. 24P-Alex Paden[7] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[6] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[9] ; 10. 5X-Gale Ruth Jr.[8] ; 11. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr.[11] ; 12. 44-Joe McEwen[12]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 49-Tim Shaffer[7] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[3] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[11] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 8. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[10] ; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[16] ; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs[13] ; 13. 10-Carl Bowser[9] ; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[17] ; 15. O8-Dan Kuriger[21] ; 16. O-Andy McKisson[20] ; 17. 2-AJ Flick[15] ; 18. 24X-Sye Lynch[23] ; 19. 51-John Garvin[24] ; 20. 15-Scott Priester[19] ; 21. 19-Joe Kubiniec[22] ; 22. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[12] ; 23. 35-Jared Zimbardi[18] ; 24. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[14]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 31, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 3532
2. Dale Blaney: 3482
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3446
4. Cap Henry: 3326
5. Danny Holtgraver: 3306
6. Kraig Kinser: 3230
7. T.J. Michael: 3196
8. Caleb Helms: 3046
9. Lee Jacobs: 3032
10. Andrew Palker: 2830

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Dale Blaney Opens I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA with Victory at Eriez Speedway,
I-79 action continues Saturday at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway

HAMMETT, PA (July 29, 2016) - For the first time since June 19, the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney earned his place in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, this time at the Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pennsylvania, during round one of the I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA. The Hartford, Ohio, native, who started third on the feature grid, took command of the 30-lap main event on lap 18, driving under race leader Sheldon Haudenschild at the exit of turn two to solidify a $5,000 payday. For Blaney, the victory was his sixth of the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season, bumping his career win total to 133. It was the first All Star appearance at Eriez Speedway since 1981.

“It has been a while,” Dale Blaney explained. “It’s been a while since we’ve consistently run good. We got better every time we got on the race track tonight. We really didn’t qualify all that well, but we got better in the heat race, made some gains in the dash, and now we are up here. I knew we had a good car from the get-go. I can’t thank everyone enough: Big Game Treestands, Muddy, CH Motorsports with Janet Holbrook and Aaron Call, Todd Quiring out in Minnesota - they all play a huge role in this and I can’t thank them enough for this opportunity.”

Sheldon Haudenschild and Kraig Kinser led the 23 feature starters to green at Eriez Speedway on Friday, July 29. By the completion of lap one, Haudenschild had already established a clear advantage, utilizing his all-too-familiar top groove of the speedway. Dale Blaney settled himself into second, followed by outside polesitter Kraig Kinser. Those three would eventually create some separation, racing in that order until lap 15 when Kinser made contact with a lapped car causing the Bloomington, Indiana, native to get upside-down. Kinser walked away unharmed.

Green flag conditions returned to the speedway with Haudenschild still on the point, followed by Dale Blaney and now “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver, who moved forward from sixth on the grid. Despite a few attempts to work underneath Haudenschild during the first 15 circuits of the 30-lap main, Blaney made his first true bid for the top spot on lap 18, driving underneath Haudenschild as he slipped over the cushion between turns one and two. From that point, Blaney raced forward carefully; navigating traffic through the bottom and middle lanes of the speedway while still holding off challenges by Sheldon Haudenschild and Danny Holtgraver. Those three raced nearly nose to tail for several circuits until caution lights reappeared on the final lap, creating a green-white-checkered scenario. Unfortunately for Holtgraver, he was the victim, spinning at the entrance of turn one after making contact with a lapped car.

The first green-white-checkered attempt turned unsuccessful, leading to a second. Back-to-back two-lap shootouts proved to be no distraction for Dale Blaney, eventually rolling under the final checkers on top of the running order. Sheldon Haudenschild finished second, followed by Cap Henry, Cole Duncan, and Chad Kemenah.

“We really got things going during that A-main,” Blaney said. “I just had to be patient with my tires and get rolling around the bottom. Sheldon (Haudenschild) was working up the race track and I was keeping myself closer to the bottom. My car really came on when it needed to. (Haudenschild) got over the top early in the race, too, but I couldn’t really capitalize on it. I just kept pressing him and showed him my nose a few times. I wanted him to keep racing harder and harder and it worked out.”

The inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue on Saturday evening, July 30, with a visit to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania. “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” will showcase “America’s Series” for the 15th time in the track’s storied history on Saturday evening, awarding a $5,000 top prize, as well as points toward the $3,000, I-79 Summer Shootout championship point fund. Dale Blaney is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star to visit PPMS victory lane, earning top honors on August 2, 2015.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 30. The drivers meeting is set to begin at 5:30 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30 pm. More news and information can be found on the Web at www.ppms.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Eriez Speedway - Friday, July 29, 2016:
Event: Round 1 of I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 23 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Danny Holtgraver - 13.598 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cap Henry - 13.547 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Sheldon Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Carl Bowser
JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Helms (+16)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Brent Marks
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Smith
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.21-Cap Henry, 13.547; 2.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.662; 3.22-Cole Duncan, 13.670; 4.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.674; 5.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 13.683; 6.19m-Brent Marks, 13.742; 7.12J-Logan Wagner, 13.749; 8.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.765; 9.1-Dale Blaney, 13.816; 10.49-Tim Shaffer, 13.906; 11.10-Carl Bowser, 13.942; 12.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.958; 13.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.031; 14.8M-TJ Michael, 14.042; 15.40-Caleb Helms, 14.142; 16.4-Danny Smith, 14.233; 17.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.241; 18.19-Joe Kubiniec, 14.268; 19.60-Kory Crabtree, 14.332; 20.44-Joe McEwen, 14.598; 21.5X-Gale Ruth Jr., 14.741; 22.1R-Gale Ruth Sr., 15.115;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 12J-Logan Wagner[2] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 6. 49-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 19-Joe Kubiniec[1] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 4. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 5. 19m-Brent Marks[3] ; 6. 44-Joe McEwen[6] ; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr.[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 10-Carl Bowser[2] ; 2. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[3] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[6] ; 7. 5X-Gale Ruth Jr.[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[8] ; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 7. 10-Carl Bowser[7] ; 8. 12J-Logan Wagner[2]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[11] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[22] ; 7. 12J-Logan Wagner[8] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 9. 10-Carl Bowser[7] ; 10. 19m-Brent Marks[14] ; 11. 49-Tim Shaffer[16] ; 12. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 13. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[13] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[19] ; 15. 4-Danny Smith[15] ; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs[23] ; 17. 19-Joe Kubiniec[10] ; 18. 5X-Gale Ruth Jr.[21] ; 19. 1R-Gale Ruth Sr.[20] ; 20. 60-Kory Crabtree[12] ; 21. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 22. 44-Joe McEwen[17] ; 23. 49H-Bradley Howard[18]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 29, 2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 3394
2. Dale Blaney: 3346
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 3300
4. Cap Henry: 3186
5. Danny Holtgraver: 3172
6. Kraig Kinser: 3080
7. T.J. Michael: 3064
8. Caleb Helms: 2924
9. Lee Jacobs: 2906
10. Andrew Palker: 2702

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA Next for Arctic Cat All Stars, Three $5,000 prizes plus $3,000 point fund on the line

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 27, 2016) - For the final time in 2016, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make their presence known in Western Pennsylvania, this time challenging the best of the best in the Keystone State, as well as a number of regional invaders, during the inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA on Friday through Sunday, July 29-31.

The I-79 Summer Shootout will feature three consecutive days of Arctic Cat All Star competition at three different Western Pennsylvania facilities. The trio of tracks on the shootout agenda include Eriez Speedway, Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, and Tri-City Raceway Park. It will be the first and only Arctic Cat All Star appearance of the 2016 season at each of the scheduled destinations, with only Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway hosting All Star competition during the last five years. Each event will award $5,000 top prizes, with an added $3,000 point fund also thrown into the mix. The point fund, awarding $1,200, $800, $500, $300, and $200 to positions one through five, respectively, will only come into play if two out of three events are contested.

The I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA will kick start officially on Friday night, July 29, at the Eriez Speedway near Erie, Pennsylvania. It has been 35 years since the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made an appearance at the Erie oval, with only two recorded starts in series history. Smokey Snellbaker and Lee Osborne each earned main event victories with the most recent occurring in 1981.

Once competition at Eriez Speedway is complete, I-79 Summer Shootout competition will move south and continue at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 30. Arctic Cat All Star teams made two appearances at “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” in 2015 and welcomed two different winners to victory lane. Dale Blaney and Greg Wilson were each victorious with Blaney earning the most recent on Saturday, August 2.

The I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA will come to a close at the Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday evening, July 31. It has been six years since Arctic Cat All Star teams invaded the Franklin facility with the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer earning the high honors. In terms of the I-79 Summer Shootout schedule, Tri-City Raceway Park has the richest history with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, hosting 17 prior events dating back to 1970.

The entire Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions roster is expected to be on hand during the inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA including current series point leader Chad Kemenah. Kemenah, pilot of the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/No. 10H, owns one victory on the season, as well as 18 top-five finishes - the most of any competitor on tour in 2016. Defending series champion Dale Blaney will enter the weekend tripleheader currently second in the championship chase with five victories to his credit on the season, followed by fellow five-time main event winner Sheldon Haudenschild. “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver and Cap Henry round out the top-five.

Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 12-noon on Friday afternoon, July 29. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 6, followed by hot laps at 7. Those seeking additional information should visit Eriez Speedway online at www.eriez-speedway.com.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway will open its pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 30. The drivers meeting is set to begin at 5:30 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:30 pm. More news and information can be found on the Web at www.ppms.com.

Tri-City Raceway Park will allow pit access beginning at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, July 31. The final I-79 Summer Shootout drivers meeting of the weekend will begin at 5, followed by Arctic Cat All Star hot laps at 6. Visit www.tricityracewaypark.com for more information.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 27, 2016):

Chad Kemenah: 3254

Dale Blaney: 3196

Sheldon Haudenschild: 3154

Danny Holtgraver: 3046

Cap Henry: 3042

Kraig Kinser: 2972

T.J. Michael: 2930

Lee Jacobs: 2788

Caleb Helms: 2786

Andrew Palker: 2580

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Rico Abreu Scores $12,500 for Dirt Classic Indiana Victory at Kokomo Speedway!

KOKOMO, IN (July 23, 2016) - Rico Abreu scored big on Saturday night at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, earning the inaugural Dirt Classic Indiana title worth $12,500 against Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Abreu took command officially on lap 24 of the 40-lap main event, using a textbook slide job to work beyond Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild. The victory, earned from the inside of row three, gives Abreu three on the season with the Arctic Cat All Stars, increasing his career total to five.

“I just want to thank all of the fans for coming out tonight,” Rico Abreu said. “There was a lot stuff going on in Indianapolis. For you guys to choose to come racing with us instead is really cool and we all really appreciate it. I gotta thank the Dirt Classic staff, Tony Stewart, and the All Stars for making this happen. We just really enjoy doing this. Even on the bad nights, we still really enjoy this, and we should, because we are all pretty lucky to just be out here racing.”

Lined up according to points accumulated on Friday and Saturday, Friday night’s Prelude to the Dirt Classic Indiana winner Christopher Bell and five-time Arctic Cat All Star winner Sheldon Haudenschild led the 24 feature starters to green. Haudenschild jumped to the early advantage, leading Bell and Rico Abreu at the completion of lap one. Unfortunately for Haudenschild, early momentum would cease with red flag conditions halting the field on lap two. Randy Hannagan, Bryan Clauson, and Kraig Kinser were all involved and unharmed.

After a caution on lap two for a spinning Tyler Courtney, green flags waved for a third time with Sheldon Haudenschild still in charge, once again followed by Christopher Bell and Rico Abreu. Abreu made a big bid for the runner-up spot on lap four and made it stick, using another one of his textbook slide jobs in turns one and two.

Meanwhile, Haudenschild continued to roll the very topside of the speedway, opening up his advantage by a near straightaway. Traffic started to come into play for the first time on lap nine, slowing some of Haudenschild’s momentum. Abreu tried to work traffic as quickly as he could, sliding two and three cars at a time, but still had trouble closing in on the Haudenschild Racing/No. 93 entry.

By lap 24, Abreu worked his way within reach of the top spot and capitalized, using a monster slider to work underneath Haudenschild for the lead in traffic. Once obtaining control, Abreu never stumbled, surviving the remaining 16 circuits, as well as two additional cautions, to earn himself a trip to Dirt Classic Indiana victory lane. The St. Helena, California, native navigated the very top-shelf of the speedway for the majority of his campaign at the front of the field, opening his advantage to a near straightaway even during traffic.

“I was pretty good everywhere here tonight,” Abreu explained. “I could run the top and I could run the bottom. I knew the bottom was going to slow down eventually so I decided to work my way up to the top. I thought I heard somebody working up on the outside of me. I just worried about getting to the top and staying smooth. I had so much fun here tonight. Kokomo always puts on a great race. I am very happy to win in a winged sprint car here.”

After a four car battle for the last two podium spots, Jamie Veal and Chad Kemenah emerged. Veal worked his way forward from fourth to finish second, scoring a second consecutive podium performance during the Dirt Classic Indiana doubleheader at Kokomo Speedway. Kemenah climbed from the outside of row three to finish third.

Up next on the 2016 schedule, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will return to the Keystone State for the I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA; a trio of events along the Interstate 79 corridor in Western Pennsylvania. “America’s Series” will visit three facilities during their three day campaign, each hosting a full, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program worth $5,000 to the main event winner. In addition, a $3,000 point fund will also be awarded to the weekend’s top racers.

The I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA will take shape on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 29-31, beginning with action the the Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, July 29. Action will resume on Saturday, July 30, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania, followed by a visit to the Tri-City Raceway Park near Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, July 31. It will be the final Western Pennsylvania appearance for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016.

Those seeking additional information regarding the I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA should visit each facility live on the Web, or stay connected at www.allstarsprint.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Kokomo Speedway - Saturday, July 23, 2016: Event: Dirt Classic Indiana *Show-up points only EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Randy Hannagan - 12.041 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: N/A Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Brady Bacon All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Holtgraver Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Jamie Veal Classic Ink USA Heat #4: Chad Kemenah Kistler Racing Products Heat #5: Kraig Kinser All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #6: Dave Blaney Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #7: Kody Kinser Classic Ink USA Heat #8: Carl Bowser JE Pistons Dash: N/A Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Rico Abreu MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Spencer Bayston Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Christopher Bell Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Parker Price-Miller Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Kraig Kinser (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Heat 1 - (10 Laps) 1. 99-Brady Bacon[2] ; 2. 14-Christopher Bell[1] ; 3. 1st-Gary Taylor[4] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[6] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 9. 12-Daniel Harding[7]

Heat 2 - (10 Laps) 1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[1] ; 5. 71m-Dave Blaney[6] ; 6. 23-Jimmy Light[7] ; 7. 5-Chris Windom[4] ; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody[9]

Heat 3 - (10 Laps) 1. 71-Jamie Veal[1] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2] ; 3. 23c-Tyler Courtney[4] ; 4. 3G-Brandon Wimmer[3] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 6. 4K-Kody Kinser[6] ; 7. 2X-Spencer Bayston[7] ; 8. 85-Mike Terry[8] ; 9. 7S-Joe Swanson[9]

Heat 4 - (10 Laps) 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 17W-Bryan Clauson[5] ; 3. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[3] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 6. 10-Carl Bowser[8] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree[9] ; 9. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[2]

Heat 5 - (10 Laps) 1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 3. 14-Christopher Bell[8] ; 4. 99-Brady Bacon[7] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 6. 1st-Gary Taylor[5] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[3]

Heat 6 - (10 Laps) 1. 71m-Dave Blaney[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[8] ; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller[4] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody[9] ; 7. 5-Chris Windom[5] ; 8. 23-Jimmy Light[2]

Heat 7 - (10 Laps) 1. 4K-Kody Kinser[3] ; 2. 2X-Spencer Bayston[2] ; 3. 3G-Brandon Wimmer[6] ; 4. 85-Mike Terry[1] ; 5. 71-Jamie Veal[8] ; 6. 23c-Tyler Courtney[5] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[4] ; 8. 11N-Randy Hannagan[7] ; 9. 7S-Joe Swanson[9]

Heat 8 - (10 Laps) 1. 10-Carl Bowser[1] ; 2. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[7] ; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[4] ; 4. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[6] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[9] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[5] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[2] ; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[3]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 2. 2X-Spencer Bayston[3] ; 3. 10-Carl Bowser[4] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 5. 85-Mike Terry[9] ; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson[13] ; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody[11] ; 8. 5-Chris Windom[1] ; 9. 23-Jimmy Light[8] ; 10. 7S-Joe Swanson[14] ; 11. 60-Kory Crabtree[12] ; 12. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 15. 12-Daniel Harding[15] ; 16. 7-Critter Malone[16]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps) 1. 24-Rico Abreu[5] ; 2. 71-Jamie Veal[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 5. 14-Christopher Bell[1] ; 6. 99-Brady Bacon[3] ; 7. 70-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 8. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 9. 71m-Dave Blaney[17] ; 10. 2-Parker Price-Miller[16] ; 11. 2X-Spencer Bayston[22] ; 12. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[10] ; 13. 8M-TJ Michael[21] ; 14. 21-Cap Henry[20] ; 15. 11K-Kraig Kinser[13] ; 16. 23c-Tyler Courtney[18] ; 17. 40-Caleb Helms[24] ; 18. 3G-Brandon Wimmer[9] ; 19. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[14] ; 20. 1st-Gary Taylor[15] ; 21. 4K-Kody Kinser[19] ; 22. 10-Carl Bowser[23] ; 23. 17W-Bryan Clauson[12] ; 24. 11N-Randy Hannagan[11]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 23, 2016):

Chad Kemenah: 3254

Dale Blaney: 3196

Sheldon Haudenschild: 3154

Danny Holtgraver: 3046

Cap Henry: 3042

Kraig Kinser: 2972

T.J. Michael: 2930

Lee Jacobs: 2788

Caleb Helms: 2786

Andrew Palker: 2580

 

 

Christopher Bell Earns Career First Arctic Cat All Star Victory During Prelude to the Dirt Classic Indiana

KOKOMO, IN (July 22, 2016) - For the first time in nearly ten years, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions invaded the famed Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, in an attempt to tame the Hoosier State’s “Baddest Bullring” during the inaugural Dirt Classic Indiana presented by Tony Stewart. The weekend doubleheader launched officially on Friday night, July 22, with 37 Arctic Cat All Star sprint cars making the call. When the dust settled, it was recent Tony Stewart Racing hired gun Christopher Bell at the top of the heap, leading all 35 laps on the Kokomo Speedway quarter-mile to score his first ever All Star victory worth $5,000. Rico Abreu finished just behind Bell, followed by Aussie invader Jamie Veal.

“It’s every kid’s dream to drive a race car for Tony Stewart. I’m just glad we were able to get it done tonight,” Bell explained in victory lane. “These guys gave me an awesome car tonight. It got a little tricky there in traffic because you really have to let up your momentum to figure out how to work around the drivers in front of you. I almost gave it away there at one point, but we were able to get by that and park ourselves in victory lane.”

Christopher Bell, piloting the Tony Stewart Racing/No. 14, jumped out to an early advantage ahead of recent Indianapolis 500 starter Bryan Clauson and Rico Abreu at the completion of lap one. After a pair of cautions, which halted action on lap two and lap three, green flag conditions would return with Christopher Bell maintaining his position at the front of the field. The Norman, Oklahoma, native extended his advantage quickly, using the very topside of the Kokomo quarter-mile. Even when traffic started to intensify, Bell kept his composure, moving to various parts of the surface to navigate traffic. At one point, Bell’s advantage stretched to nearly a straightaway.

Meanwhile, action for second, third, fourth, and fifth intensified. Bryan Clauson, Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu, and Chad Kemenah all battled continuously, utilizing slide jobs in turns one and two, as well as turns three and four, in an attempt to advance positions. By the time caution lights reappeared on lap 15, Bryan Clauson, who started on the outside of the front row, settled himself into the runner-up position, with Chad Kemenah, the main event’s fifth starter, just behind, each chasing Bell’s Tony Stewart Racing entry.

After the caution on lap 15, green flag conditions would return once again. Christopher Bell returned to the topside of the speedway, using clean air and an open track once again to his advantage. Bryan Clauson continued to chase the No. 14 from the runner-up spot, with Jamie Veal working his way forward from sixth to battle for third by lap 22. Veal’s campaign in third was eventually challenged and taken over by Rico Abreu, using a traditional Kokomo Speedway slide job.

Unfortunately for Bell, main event action would come to a stop three laps before the finish, this time for Bryan Clauson. Clauson, who was now racing hard with Rico Abreu for second in the running order, made contact with the turn four wall, sending the Matt Wood Racing/Cancer Treatment Centers of America/No. 17W entry for a ride, ultimately bringing out the red flag. Abreu would inherit second, just ahead of Jamie Veal.

Despite the distraction, Christopher Bell would keep control and lead the last three circuits to capture the $5,000 top prize, capping off a near clean sweep; qualifying sixth quick, winning his respective heat race, winning the dash, and dominating 35-lap main event.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Kokomo Speedway invasion on Saturday evening, July 23, with the Dirt Classic Indiana finale. The $12,500-to-win showcase will feature a unique, non-points format for the Arctic Cat All Stars, utilizing two sets of heat races, each accumulating points to help set the lineup for the evening’s main event. The Dirt Classic Indiana winner will take home the cash, as well as a golden ticket; receiving an automatic bid to start in the Dirt Classic Ohio main event at Attica Raceway Park over Labor Day weekend.

Kokomo Speedway pit gates will swing back open at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 23. The Dirt Classic Indiana drivers meeting will begin at 6, followed by hot laps at 7. Those seeking additional information should visit Dirt Classic live on the Web at www.dirtclassic.com. Other news can be found online at www.kokomospeedway.net. If weather becomes a factor, the Dirt Classic Indiana program will be moved to Sunday, July 24 with similar start times. Information will be released if necessary.

Contingency Awards/Results: Kokomo Speedway - Friday, July 22, 2016: Event: Prelude to the Dirt Classic Indiana EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Bryan Clauson - 11.693 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: (Second Quick) Tyler Courtney - 11.258 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Dale Blaney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Christopher Bell Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Holtgraver Classic Ink USA Heat #4: Hunter Schuerenberg JE Pistons Dash: Christopher Bell Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Christopher Bell MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chris Windom (+9) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Sheldon Haudenschild (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Tyler Courtney (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.99-Brady Bacon, 11.139; 2.23c-Tyler Courtney, 11.258; 3.71-Jamie Veal, 11.262; 4.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.353; 5.10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.354; 6.14-Christopher Bell, 11.425; 7.24-Rico Abreu, 11.680; 8.1-Dale Blaney, 11.686; 9.81-Lee Jacobs, 11.694; 10.2-Parker Price-Miller, 11.744; 11.1st-Gary Taylor, 11.788; 12.17W-Bryan Clauson, 11.907; 13.21-Cap Henry, 11.929; 14.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 11.956; 15.11K-Kraig Kinser, 11.959; 16.4-Danny Smith, 12.044; 17.70-Danny Holtgraver, 12.086; 18.71m-Dave Blaney, 12.122; 19.3G-Brandon Wimmer, 12.144; 20.11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.247; 21.23-Jimmy Light, 12.372; 22.8M-TJ Michael, 12.422; 23.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.437; 24.12-Daniel Harding, 12.452; 25.5-Chris Windom, 12.535; 26.O7-Jacob Wilson, 12.540; 27.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 12.548; 28.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.579; 29.10-Carl Bowser, 12.637; 30.40-Caleb Helms, 12.660; 31.2X-Spencer Bayston, 12.722; 32.4K-Kody Kinser, 12.734; 33.7S-Joe Swanson, 13.010; 34.7-Critter Malone, 13.368; 35.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.402; 36.85-Mike Terry, 13.478; 37.99M-Kyle Moody, 13.571;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2] ; 3. 71-Jamie Veal[3] ; 4. 99-Brady Bacon[4] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 7. 5-Chris Windom[9] ; 8. 12-Daniel Harding[8] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 10. 49H-Bradley Howard[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps) 1. 14-Christopher Bell[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 4. 1st-Gary Taylor[6] ; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 8. 23c-Tyler Courtney[4] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps) 1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 17W-Bryan Clauson[4] ; 3. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 4. 71m-Dave Blaney[1] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 7. 23-Jimmy Light[5] ; 8. 10-Carl Bowser[7] ; 9. 2X-Spencer Bayston[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps) 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[1] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2] ; 3. 3G-Brandon Wimmer[3] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser[5] ; 6. 7-Critter Malone[7] ; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody[9] ; 8. 85-Mike Terry[8] ; 9. 7S-Joe Swanson[6]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps) 1. 14-Christopher Bell[1] ; 2. 17W-Bryan Clauson[2] ; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 4. 99-Brady Bacon[8] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 6. 71-Jamie Veal[5] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 8. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 23c-Tyler Courtney[1] ; 2. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 3. 5-Chris Windom[8] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 5. 12-Daniel Harding[7] ; 6. 23-Jimmy Light[4] ; 7. 2X-Spencer Bayston[12] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[15] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[11] ; 10. 7-Critter Malone[14] ; 11. 85-Mike Terry[16] ; 12. 10-Carl Bowser[10] ; 13. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 14. 99M-Kyle Moody[17] ; 15. 7S-Joe Swanson[13] ; 16. 4-Danny Smith[3] ; 17. 60-Kory Crabtree[6]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps) 1. 14-Christopher Bell[1] ; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 3. 71-Jamie Veal[6] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 5. 99-Brady Bacon[4] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[11] ; 7. 11N-Randy Hannagan[9] ; 8. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[12] ; 9. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 10. 70-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 11. 3G-Brandon Wimmer[13] ; 12. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[10] ; 13. 1st-Gary Taylor[14] ; 14. 5-Chris Windom[23] ; 15. 23c-Tyler Courtney[21] ; 16. 21-Cap Henry[16] ; 17. 11K-Kraig Kinser[17] ; 18. 40-Caleb Helms[25] ; 19. 2-Parker Price-Miller[18] ; 20. 8M-TJ Michael[22] ; 21. 17W-Bryan Clauson[2] ; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs[24] ; 23. 71m-Dave Blaney[15] ; 24. 4K-Kody Kinser[20] ; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker[19]

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (July 22, 2016):

Chad Kemenah: 3174

Dale Blaney: 3116

Sheldon Haudenschild: 3074

Danny Holtgraver: 2966

Cap Henry: 2962

Kraig Kinser: 2892

T.J. Michael: 2850

Lee Jacobs: 2708

Caleb Helms: 2706

Andrew Palker: 2500

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Will Invade Kokomo Speedway for Dirt Classic Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (July 20, 2016) - For the first time in nearly ten years, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade the quarter-mile bullring of Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana. The northern Indiana short track, known widely for its multi-grooved, high-paced, non-wing entertainment, will host “America’s Series” on back-to-back nights this Friday and Saturday, July 22-23, highlighted with the Dirt Classic Indiana presented by Tony Stewart worth $12,500 on Saturday evening. The weekend will ignite officially on Friday night, July 22, with a full-point program for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions worth $5,000.

After Friday night’s Prelude to the Dirt Classic Indiana featuring the Arctic Cat All Stars, complete with a full program of qualifying time trials, heat races, and main event, the Dirt Classic Indiana presented by Tony Stewart format will take over on Saturday utilizing a special lineup and finishing points procedure. Points will be tallied during the entire program using results from two sets of heat races, ultimately determining Saturday night’s main event lineup. Results from Friday night will also come into play for the Dirt Classic Indiana portion of the weekend, helping set the heat race lineups for Saturday.

Some of the region’s finest are expected to be on hand during the entire Dirt Classic Indiana weekend at Kokomo Speedway, including many non-wing sprint car specialists who will put the wing on. Brady Bacon, Bryan Clauson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Chris Windom, Tyler Courtney, and Jimmy Light all plan to join in on the action at the Kokomo bullring, each bringing a level of non-wing expertise to the Arctic Cat All Star stage. Clauson is a recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition, capturing the Sharon Speedway stop during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions charge into Kokomo Speedway on Friday and Saturday as the current series point leader. Kemenah, a former Arctic Cat All Star champion, is a one-time main event winner on tour thus far in 2016, capturing $5,000 at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The pilot of the familiar Hunter Racing/No. 10H entry owns 16 top-five finishes in 26 main event starts, the most of any full-time Arctic Cat All Star traveler.

Defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Dale Blaney currently finds himself second in the championship chase with five victories on the season, followed by fellow five-time winner in 2016 Sheldon Haudenschild.

Kokomo Speedway will open pit gates for the Prelude to the Dirt Classic Indiana at 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon, July 22. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by hot laps at 6:30.

Pit gates will swing back open at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 23. The Dirt Classic Indiana drivers meeting will begin at 6, followed by hot laps at 7. Those seeking additional information should visit Dirt Classic live on the Web at www.dirtclassic.com. Other news can be found online at www.kokomospeedway.net.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat: The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Television Schedule Announced, Wilmot Raceway Event will make American Sports Network Debut this weekend

INDIANAPOLIS (July 19, 2016) - Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make their 2016 television debut this Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, with scheduled air times all across the United States. Sprint car enthusiasts from coast to coast will be able to witness all of the open wheel action on American Sports Network, available on select channels including those in major areas of the Midwest and Northeast where Arctic Cat All Star competition is headquartered. Network affiliates on the broadcast schedule include My Network TV, FOX, ABC, CBS, CW, Retro, and CBS2.

Tape delayed competition from the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, will be the first of six Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions events to be shown on American Sports Network. Competition from Attica Raceway Park, Eldora Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Kokomo Speedway, and Atomic Speedway will also be broadcast over the course of the next several months. Television viewers will have the opportunity to witness a few of the season’s more memorable Arctic Cat All Star programs such as Ohio Sprint Speedweek, the Lou Blaney Memorial, Dirt Classic Indiana, and the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season finale.

Each event broadcast will be an hour in duration, complete with a qualifying recap, heat race results, b-main, and the evening’s main event. Be sure to check your local listings for exact air times and broadcast dates.

Tape-Delayed Television Schedule (full listing in the attachment): May 21 - Wilmot Raceway - Wilmot, Wisconsin - July 23-24, 30 May 27 - Attica Raceway Park - Attica, Ohio - July 30-31 June 25 - Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, Ohio - Ohio Sprint Speedweek Finale - August 6-7 July 9 - Sharon Speedway - Hartford, Ohio - Lou Blaney Memorial - August 13-14, 18 July 23 - Kokomo Speedway - Kokomo, Indiana - Dirt Classic Indiana - August 20-21, 24 October 21/22 - Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, Ohio - All Star Championship Finale - (Air Date: TBD)

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Danny Holtgraver Scores $10,000 during 8th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial
First ever Arctic Cat All Star victory at Sharon Speedway

HARTFORD, Ohio (July 9, 2016) - “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver scored the largest Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of his career on Saturday night at Sharon Speedway, claiming the eighth annual Lou Blaney Memorial worth $10,000. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native led all 30 circuits at the Hartford, Ohio, oval, surviving a last restart bobble to eventually hold back fourth row starter Sheldon Haudenschild and Ohio veteran Dean Jacobs at the final checkers. Holtgraver now owns two Arctic Cat All Star wins in 2016, raising his career win total to 11.

“I had to keep things exciting I guess,” explained Danny Holtgraver regarding the main event’s last restart. “I didn’t quite get the restart that I wanted. I’m not sure if I was nervous, or just excited, but all that matters is we made it through it and got this one. This means so much to this team. I can’t thank everyone enough. These guys have been giving me some awesome race cars lately. I’m having so much fun.”

Danny Holtgraver started second on the main event grid, jumping to an early advantage over Josh Baughman and Caleb Griffith. After two cautions on lap two, one of which involving Josh Baughman with nose wing damage, green flag competition resumed with Holtgraver holding the point. The pilot of Pete Grove’s Premier Motorsports/No. 70 reached the tail of the field by lap five, navigating safely on the topside of the speedway before approaching even heavier traffic by lap ten. In the meantime, Dean Jacobs, who started fifth on the feature grid, worked his way into second on lap four, setting chase on Holtgraver’s Premier Motorsports entry. Despite the traffic, Jacobs never lost sight of the leader, keeping Holtgraver within a few car lengths until caution lights reappeared on lap 19.

Competition resumed with Holtgraver maintaining his position at the front of the field, flanked by Dean Jacobs and now Sheldon Haudenschild. Six more laps would be completed with the same running order, only to be stopped by caution lights on lap 25, setting up a clear track and clean air once again for Danny Holtgraver.

Not without a restart hiccup, nearly making contact with the front stretch wall, Holtgraver brought the field back to green for the final time of the night. Sheldon Haudenschild made a surge to second on lap 25, driving by Dean Jacobs who started to feel the effects of a damaged nose wing. Even after the stumble, clean air and a clear track proved to be an advantage for Holtgraver, driving on to secure $10,000 by nearly two seconds. It was his first ever Lou Blaney Memorial title and his first ever Arctic Cat All Star victory at Sharon Speedway.

“It was just a great night all together,” Holtgraver explained. “This team has been on a pretty good streak lately. Everything is really clicking and we’ve been getting more and more comfortable with each other. We’re having so much fun. That’s probably the most important part. The stress is gone and the pressure is gone. We can get to the track and just enjoy what we are doing. I can’t wait to try to do it again next weekend.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign with an appearance at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. “America’s Series” will join the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series during their appearance at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, taking part in the 33rd annual Kings Royal. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will officially join the Kings Royal agenda during the $50,000-to-win finale on Saturday night, July 16. The appearance will be worth show up points only. Shane Stewart is the defending event winner, scoring the $50,000 top prize over Jason Johnson and Rico Abreu a year ago.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd annual Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway should visit the “Big E” online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: Sharon Speedway - Saturday, July 9, 2016:
Event: 8th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 39 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dean Jacobs - 13.071 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 12.990 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Josh Baughman
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2:Caleb Griffith
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild
Classic Ink USA Heat #4: Bryan Sebetto
JE Pistons Dash: Josh Baughman
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Danny Holtgraver
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cap Henry (+13)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dale Blaney
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Cap Henry
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: T.J. Michael
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.1-Dale Blaney, 12.990; 2.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.008; 3.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.138; 4.5T-Travis Philo, 13.166; 5.71m-Dave Blaney, 13.169; 6.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.179; 7.17-Josh Baughman, 13.214; 8.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.253; 9.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.333; 10.33M-Caleb Griffith, 13.379; 11.23JR-Jack Sodeman, 13.414; 12.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.427; 13.8-Bryan Sebetto, 13.458; 14.8M-TJ Michael, 13.464; 15.40-Caleb Helms, 13.472; 16.49x-Tim Shaffer, 13.494; 17.73-Chris Andrews, 13.522; 18.21-Cap Henry, 13.530; 19.10-Carl Bowser, 13.545; 20.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.553; 21.22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.694; 22.19-Joe Kubiniec, 13.701; 23.46-Michael Bauer, 13.727; 24.5K-Adam Kekich, 13.789; 25.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.792; 26.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.876; 27.13-Brandon Matus, 13.889; 28.2-AJ Flick, 13.984; 29.4N-Jim Morris, 14.030; 30.57-Gary Edwards, 14.048; 31.4W-Eric Williams, 14.182; 32.33-Brent Matus, 14.222; 33.23M-Lance Moss, 14.256; 34.23-Darren Pifer, 14.259; 35.O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.334; 36.24-Alex Paden, 14.390; 37.1R-Gale Ruth Jr., 14.649; 38.4C-Paul Kish, 15.083; 39.12X-Michael Flynn, 16.059;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 17-Josh Baughman[2] ; 2. 10-Carl Bowser[1] ; 3. 71m-Dave Blaney[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 46-Michael Bauer[6] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 7. 1R-Gale Ruth Jr.[9] ; 8. 4W-Eric Williams[8] ; 9. 4C-Paul Kish[10] ; 10. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 33M-Caleb Griffith[1] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[4] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[10] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[2] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 4. 49x-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. 73-Chris Andrews[6] ; 6. 23M-Lance Moss[10] ; 7. 2-AJ Flick[9] ; 8. 5K-Adam Kekich[8] ; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 10. 8M-TJ Michael[1]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 8-Bryan Sebetto[3] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 19-Joe Kubiniec[2] ; 4. 4N-Jim Morris[1] ; 5. O8-Dan Kuriger[7] ; 6. 57-Gary Edwards[5] ; 7. 24-Alex Paden[8] ; 8. 12X-Michael Flynn[9] ; 9. 23-Darren Pifer[6]

Dash - (6 Laps)
1. 17-Josh Baughman[2] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 33M-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[6] ; 6. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[5] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5] ; 6. 2-AJ Flick[10] ; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich[6] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 11. 23M-Lance Moss[14] ; 12. 57-Gary Edwards[11] ; 13. 24-Alex Paden[16] ; 14. 4W-Eric Williams[12] ; 15. 4C-Paul Kish[18] ; 16. 12X-Michael Flynn[19] ; 17. 33-Brent Matus[13] ; 18. 23-Darren Pifer[15] ; 19. 1R-Gale Ruth Jr.[17]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[12] ; 7. 49x-Tim Shaffer[15] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[14] ; 9. 71m-Dave Blaney[11] ; 10. 21-Cap Henry[23] ; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[24] ; 12. 8-Bryan Sebetto[9] ; 13. 10-Carl Bowser[10] ; 14. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[6] ; 15. 8M-TJ Michael[22] ; 16. 49H-Bradley Howard[26] ; 17. 81-Lee Jacobs[21] ; 18. 33M-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 19. 46-Michael Bauer[17] ; 20. 5T-Travis Philo[18] ; 21. 19-Joe Kubiniec[13] ; 22. 73-Chris Andrews[19] ; 23. 4N-Jim Morris[16] ; 24. 17-Josh Baughman[1] ; 25. O8-Dan Kuriger[20] ; 26. 60-Kory Crabtree[25]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings:
1. Chad Kemenah - 2952
2. Dale Blaney - 2904
3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 2856
4. Cap Henry - 2764
5. Danny Holtgraver - 2756
6. Kraig Kinser - 2696
7. T.J. Michael - 2660
8. Lee Jacobs - 2522
9. Caleb Helms - 2512
10. Andrew Palker - 2318

 

 

$10,000 Lou Blaney Memorial On Deck for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

INDIANAPOLIS (July 6, 2016) - Highlighted as one of the highest paying, single-day programs on the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions schedule, the 8th annual Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway is just around the corner, set to light up the Hartford, Ohio, sky on Saturday evening, July 9. Race enthusiasts will be treated to a complete Arctic Cat All Star program, joined by The Mod Tour big block modifieds to help create a “must see” dirt experience. It will be the second and final Sharon Speedway appearance by the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016.

Assembled as one of the most talented rosters in recent series history, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will be joined by many of the area’s best during the $10,000-to-win, Lou Blaney Memorial program including most of Western Pennsylvania’s finest, Ohio’s elite, and some of the region’s brightest, traveling stars.

Thirty-five Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars packed the Hartford venue in 2015 for the Lou Blaney Memorial. Drivers represented five states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, and Washington, eventually conquered by the Buckeye State. Sheldon Haudenschild, a nearby Wooster, Ohio, native and most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition in 2016, is the defending Lou Blaney Memorial champion, holding off Ryan Smith and Caleb Helms at the final checkers for $10,000.

“Definitely excited to get back to Sharon for the Lou Blaney Memorial,” Sheldon Haudenschild explained. “It’s one of the biggest paying races on our schedule, so of course we’re ready to get back there. I think our game plan this year will be similar to last year; put ourselves in a good position early and work for a starting spot up front. We have to capitalize right from the start. It’s going to be tough, but we’re ready for it. Winning this race last year was really special. We’ll try as hard as we can to double-up.”

Despite Haudenschild being the most recent winner, Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Star charge into Sharon Speedway on Saturday afternoon. The former four-time All Star champion owns one victory on the season, as well as 18 top-ten finishes in 24 feature starts. The Findlay, Ohio, native stands on top of the current championship chase over defending titlist Dale Blaney by 46 markers. Sheldon Haudenschild, a five-time main event winner thus far in 2016, finds himself third in the title hunt, followed by Cap Henry and “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver.

Sharon Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 9. Fans will have access to the main grounds beginning as early as 1:00 pm. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, with hot laps to follow at 6. Racing is scheduled to hit the dirt at 7, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (7/6/2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 2810 2. Dale Blaney: 2764 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 2710 4. Cap Henry: 2634 5. Danny Holtgraver: 2606 6. Kraig Kinser: 2558 7. T.J. Michael: 2540 8. Lee Jacobs: 2406 9. Caleb Helms: 2378 10. Andrew Palker: 2190

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Sweeps Independence Day Weekend Swing by Claiming Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway

LAKE ODESSA, Michigan (July 3, 2016) - For the second time in as many days, Sheldon Haudenschild is a main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, this time claiming the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Much like Saturday night at Hartford Speedway, Haudenschild dominated the Dirty 30 main event, leading all 30 laps from the front row to score his fifth Arctic Cat All Star victory of the 2016 season. The Wooster, Ohio, native is now tied with Dale Blaney for the most feature wins on the Arctic Cat All Star tour in 2016, raising his career bar to 11.

“Once again, Bonzai and Zach had this car right where it needed to be. They are really making my job easy,” Sheldon Haudenschild explained. “We’ve never had a weekend like this. This is just awesome. To get two All Star wins is really special. It definitely helps our point situation. I feel like we are just now getting going. We have some bigger events coming up so we’re just gonna keep working.”

Sheldon Haudenschild started second on the feature grid alongside Cap Henry. After a red on the initial start, the Inaugural Dirty 30 main event would officially get underway with Haudenschild earning the early advantage. By lap five, the pilot of the familiar Southern Pacific Farms/No. 93 stretched his advantage to nearly a straightaway, utilizing his preferred line at the top of the speedway, even maintaining that advantage while negotiating traffic.

After the red on the initial start, three additional cautions halted the 30-lap main event, each erasing a near half-track advantage for Sheldon Haudenschild. The momentum pause never created a problem for Haudenschild, returning to a lengthy lead after each restart. The evening’s final caution appeared on lap 28, setting up a green-white-checkered restart. Even then, Haudenschild was unchallenged, racing ahead to score a second consecutive Arctic Cat All Star victory. On a special note, Haudenschild led every main event lap of Independence Day weekend, a grand total of 55 circuits.

“Downtown” Danny Holtgraver finished second after starting fifth on the feature grid. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native made his way to second by lap six, maintaining that position for the remaining distance. Kraig Kinser finished third, climbing ahead from the outside of row six.

“We got a great start there. I just focused on hitting my lines,” Haudenschild said. “The track was perfect. I’m not sure where second and third were behind me, but I feel like they could have kept up with me on the bottom if they had to. I felt like I could get through lappers really well once we got to them because they were all kinda stuck on the bottom. I just cruised around there. I don’t even know what to say.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign on Saturday evening, July 9, back at the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. The 8th annual Lou Blaney Memorial will headline competition at the state-of-the-art racing facility, awarding a $10,000 top prize to the main event winner. It will be the second and final Sharon Speedway appearance for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016. “BC” Bryan Clauson is the most recent Sharon Speedway feature winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition, scoring an Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory on Tuesday evening, June 21.

Sharon Speedway will open Lou Blaney Memorial gates at 1:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 9. Pit gates will officially swing open at 3:00 pm, followed by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting at 5:30. Racing is scheduled to hit the dirt at 7, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results: I-96 Speedway - Sunday, July 3, 2016:
Event: Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 32 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 14.004 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 13.400 seconds *NTR
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Sheldon Haudenschild
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Andrew Palker
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dale Blaney
Classic Ink USA Heat #4: Jordan Mackison
JE Pistons Dash: Cap Henry
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dean Jacobs (+12)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Hunter Schuerenberg
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.1-Dale Blaney, 13.400; 2.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.570; 3.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.578; 4.7C-Taylor Ferns, 13.630; 5.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.640; 6.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.645; 7.2M-Dustin Daggett, 13.675; 8.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.814; 9.21-Cap Henry, 13.822; 10.23c-Tyler Courtney, 13.830; 11.40-Caleb Helms, 13.911; 12.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.970; 13.10-Carl Bowser, 13.987; 14.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.009; 15.12-Daniel Harding, 14.028; 16.60-Kory Crabtree, 14.045; 17.19-Joe Kubiniec, 14.072; 18.1080-Jordan Mackison, 14.099; 19.8M-TJ Michael, 14.102; 20.11R-Chase Ridenour, 14.141; 21.19Z-Douglas Zimmerman, 14.148; 22.25M-Ken Mackey, 14.207; 23.95-Hunter Mackison, 14.220; 24.51-Roger Campbell, 14.288; 25.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.389; 26.7-Joe Swanson, 14.418; 27.5QB-Quentin Blonde, 14.435; 28.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 14.467; 29.27-Brad Lamberson, 14.536; 30.23-Russel Borland, 14.546; 31.27K-Bradley Wickham, 14.971; 32.81-Lee Jacobs, 99.150;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 3. 23c-Tyler Courtney[5] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[3] ; 6. 95-Hunter Mackison[7] ; 7. 19-Joe Kubiniec[6] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 2. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[2] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 5. 7C-Taylor Ferns[4] ; 6. 12-Daniel Harding[5] ; 7. 25M-Ken Mackey[7] ; 8. 27K-Bradley Wickham[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 2. 10-Carl Bowser[2] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 49H-Bradley Howard[5] ; 5. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[6] ; 6. 19Z-Douglas Zimmerman[1] ; 7. 27-Brad Lamberson[8] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 1080-Jordan Mackison[1] ; 2. 2M-Dustin Daggett[3] ; 3. 60-Kory Crabtree[2] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 5. 11R-Chase Ridenour[5] ; 6. 23-Russel Borland[8] ; 7. 51-Roger Campbell[6] ; 8. 7-Joe Swanson[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 4. 10-Carl Bowser[3] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 7. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[4] ; 8. 2M-Dustin Daggett[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 12-Daniel Harding[1] ; 2. 23-Russel Borland[9] ; 3. 95-Hunter Mackison[5] ; 4. 27-Brad Lamberson[8] ; 5. 25M-Ken Mackey[4] ; 6. 19-Joe Kubiniec[2] ; 7. 19Z-Douglas Zimmerman[3] ; 8. 27K-Bradley Wickham[10] ; 9. 7-Joe Swanson[7] ; 10. 51-Roger Campbell[6] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[11] ; 12. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[12]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[10] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[17] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 7. 23c-Tyler Courtney[9] ; 8. 10-Carl Bowser[4] ; 9. 12-Daniel Harding[21] ; 10. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[7] ; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard[14] ; 12. 2M-Dustin Daggett[8] ; 13. 23-Russel Borland[18] ; 14. 11R-Chase Ridenour[20] ; 15. 27-Brad Lamberson[22] ; 16. 40-Caleb Helms[13] ; 17. 60-Kory Crabtree[12] ; 18. 95-Hunter Mackison[23] ; 19. 7C-Taylor Ferns[16] ; 20. 57X-Andrew Palker[11] ; 21. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 22. 8M-TJ Michael[15] ; 23. 1080-Jordan Mackison[24] ; 24. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[19]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (7/3/2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 2810
2. Dale Blaney: 2764
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 2710
4. Cap Henry: 2634
5. Danny Holtgraver: 2606
6. Kraig Kinser: 2558
7. T.J. Michael: 2540
8. Lee Jacobs: 2406
9. Caleb Helms: 2378
10. Andrew Palker: 2190

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Holds Off Dale Blaney for Arctic Cat All Star Victory at Hartford Speedway, Inaugural Dirty 30 On Deck

HARTFORD, Michigan (July 2, 2016) - Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild held off one of the best in the business for 25 laps on Saturday night, July 2, at Hartford Speedway, clinching a tenth career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory and his first ever at the Hartford, Michigan, half-mile. The pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/No. 93 started from the pole position and led every lap of the “King of Michigan” program, holding off fellow front row starter Dale Blaney and recently crowned Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion Chad Kemenah at the final checkers. Haudenschild’s Arctic Cat All Star victory, the fourth of his 2016 campaign, was worth $5,000.

“Bonzai Bruns and Zach Ames have this car rolling right now,” Haudenschild explained. “That makes my job a lot easier. That track was awesome tonight. It feels really good to have four wins in one season. I don’t think we’ve ever done that before. We’ll take this one and move on from here.”

Clean air and momentum were key elements in Haudenschild’s dominate performance at the front of the field. A perfect jump during the opening green flag allowed Haudenschild to establish both, all while utilizing the very topside of the speedway. Dale Blaney would settle into second, followed by Bloomington, Indiana’s Kraig Kinser at the completion of lap one.

By lap five, Haudenschild worked to a sizeable lead over Dale Blaney and Kraig Kinser, only to lose that advantage due to a caution on lap six. Green flag conditions resumed with Haudenschild returning to the topside of the speedway. The distance separating Haudenschild and Blaney returned to a half-straightaway, only to be halted once more for a caution on lap ten.

Dale Blaney’s strongest challenge to overtake the top spot occurred during the lap ten restart when the defending Arctic Cat All Star champion dived to the bottom of turn one in an attempt to slide in front of Haudenschild. Haudenschild used momentum to power back around Blaney at the exit of turn two, ultimately resetting his familiar pace at the front of the running order.

Haudenschild and Blaney reached traffic for the first and only time on lap 15, each having to negotiate slower cars for three circuits before caution conditions appeared again on lap 18. In the meantime, Danny Holtgraver worked his way to third in the running order from fifth, tracked by sixth row starter Chad Kemenah.

One last caution halted the feature field on lap 21, resulting in a last-ditch effort for Dale Blaney. Unfortunately for Blaney, his efforts were not threatening, maintaining second at the exit of turn two. Sheldon Haudenschild went on to win the “King of Michigan” program featuring the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Dale Blaney finished second, followed by Chad Kemenah from 12th, Randy Hannagan, and Danny Holtgraver.

“I saw Dale (Blaney) get below me there in one and two,” Haudenschild said. “I knew I would have to get to the top a little quicker during any other restarts. I think clean air really helped us, but I wasn’t afraid of the slower cars. I feel like I would have worked through them, maybe even a little bit better than Dale. I had a really good car and I feel like I could have raced it anywhere. I just never had to go to the bottom. We’re excited to try again tomorrow.”

Tony Stewart Presents the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, will wrap up Independence Day weekend for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. It will be the final Michigan appearance of the 2016 season for the Arctic Cat All Stars, awarding a $5,000 winner’s share after 30 laps of green flag competition. In addition, the UMP super late models will also be on the Dirty 30 agenda competing for a $1,500 top prize. The evening will conclude with a holiday fireworks display.

Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway pit gates are scheduled to swing open at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, July 3. Main stands will open at 3, with the Tony Stewart autograph session beginning at 4:30. Arctic Cat All Star hot laps are slated for 7. More news and information will be released later in the week. For more news and information, visit I-96 Speedway on the Web at www.i96speedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Hartford Speedway - Saturday, July 2, 2016: Event: “King of Michigan” EMi Driver’s Meeting: 33 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dallas Hewitt - 16.510 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Randy Hannagan - 16.873 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Dallas Hewitt All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Holtgraver Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Bill Balog Daido Engine Bearings Heat #4: Hunter Schuerenberg JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Russel Borland (+10) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Hunter Schuerenberg Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Taylor Ferns (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.11N-Randy Hannagan, 16.873; 2.11K-Kraig Kinser, 16.915; 3.1-Dale Blaney, 16.934; 4.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.998; 5.21-Cap Henry, 17.012; 6.70-Danny Holtgraver, 17.177; 7.71H-Brad Lamberson, 17.205; 8.10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.285; 9.17B-Bill Balog, 17.285; 10.11R-Chase Ridenour, 17.287; 11.7C-Taylor Ferns, 17.313; 12.7K-Dallas Hewitt, 17.426; 13.10-Carl Bowser, 17.475; 14.8M-TJ Michael, 17.527; 15.51-Roger Campbell, 17.534; 16.2M-Dustin Daggett, 17.643; 17.57X-Andrew Palker, 17.665; 18.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 17.669; 19.40-Caleb Helms, 17.674; 20.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.693; 21.19-Joe Kubiniec, 17.738; 22.12-Daniel Harding, 17.834; 23.25M-Ken Mackey, 17.871; 24.1A-Mark Aldrich, 17.940; 25.35R-Ronnie Blair, 17.968; 26.23-Russel Borland, 18.006; 27.7-Joe Swanson, 18.104; 28.38-DJ Foos, 18.127; 29.1080-Jordan Mackison, 18.314; 30.95-Hunter Mackison, 18.380; 31.49H-Bradley Howard, 18.510; 32.19M-Brett Mann, 99.040; 33.81-Lee Jacobs, 99.480;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[1] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 3. 11R-Chase Ridenour[2] ; 4. 12-Daniel Harding[6] ; 5. 71H-Brad Lamberson[3] ; 6. 10-Carl Bowser[5] ; 7. 23-Russel Borland[7] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 4. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 5. 7C-Taylor Ferns[1] ; 6. 25M-Ken Mackey[6] ; 7. 7-Joe Swanson[7] ; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 17B-Bill Balog[2] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 6. 51-Roger Campbell[5] ; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair[7] ; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 2M-Dustin Daggett[3] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 6. 38-DJ Foos[7] ; 7. 19-Joe Kubiniec[5] ; 8. 1A-Mark Aldrich[6]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 6. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8] ; 7. 71H-Brad Lamberson[4] ; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[5]

B-Main 1 - (0 Laps) 1. 10-Carl Bowser[1] ; 2. 38-DJ Foos[9] ; 3. 25M-Ken Mackey[4] ; 4. 23-Russel Borland[7] ; 5. 51-Roger Campbell[2] ; 6. 35R-Ronnie Blair[6] ; 7. 1A-Mark Aldrich[5] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[12] ; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec[3] ; 10. 7-Joe Swanson[8] ; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison[10] ; 12. 95-Hunter Mackison[11]

A-Main 1 - (0 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[12] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 8. 12-Daniel Harding[14] ; 9. 2M-Dustin Daggett[13] ; 10. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[10] ; 11. 60-Kory Crabtree[15] ; 12. 11R-Chase Ridenour[11] ; 13. 40-Caleb Helms[16] ; 14. 23-Russel Borland[24] ; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[8] ; 16. 7C-Taylor Ferns[18] ; 17. 10-Carl Bowser[21] ; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs[20] ; 19. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[9] ; 20. 49H-Bradley Howard[25] ; 21. 38-DJ Foos[22] ; 22. 8M-TJ Michael[19] ; 23. 71H-Brad Lamberson[7] ; 24. 57X-Andrew Palker[17] ; 25. 25M-Ken Mackey[23]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (7/2/2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 2668 2. Dale Blaney: 2656 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 2560 4. Cap Henry: 2496 5. Danny Holtgraver: 2460 6. T.J. Michael: 2434 7. Kraig Kinser: 2414 8. Lee Jacobs: 2326 9. Caleb Helms: 2260 10. Andrew Palker: 2080

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Hype Continues to Build for Mega Michigan Weekend featuring Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2016) - In just a few days, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade Michigan for the final time of 2016, bringing along some of the finest open wheel competitors to ever sit behind the wheel of a 410 sprint car. The Arctic Cat All Stars will be joined by drivers and teams from all areas of the world during Independence Day weekend, representing nearly ten states and two countries stretching from western New York to Sydney, Australia.

The Michigan doubleheader will feature back-to-back Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions programs awarding $5,000 each, igniting officially with the “King of Michigan” on Saturday night, July 2, at Hartford Speedway. It will be the seventh Hartford Speedway visit by the Arctic Cat All Stars since 1995.

Independence Day weekend will resume for “America’s Series” on Sunday night, July 3, with the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway near Lake Odessa. The Dirty 30 event will not only feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, but also a UMP super late model program awarding a $1,500 top prize. Adding to a lengthy All Star/Michigan tradition, the Sunday night, July 3, showcase will be the 33rd appearance by the Arctic Cat All Stars at I-96 Speedway since 1988.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions points battle has been the hot topic of discussion since the conclusion of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on June 25. Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah reclaimed control from six-time and defending series champion Dale Blaney. Kemenah, who recently wrapped up a second career Ohio Sprint Speedweek title, holds a mere 14 point advantage in the championship standings, his first time on top since early May. Sheldon Haudenschild sits 114 points behind Kemenah in third, followed by Cap Henry and Plano, Texas, native T.J. Michael. Michael, the leading Arctic Cat All Star rookie contender, is one of two Texans scheduled to be on hand during the Michigan doubleheader

In addition to Ohio and Texas, Indiana and Pennsylvania are also represented inside the top-ten of the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase. Kraig Kinser, the son of 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser, hails from Bloomington, Indiana, and is currently seventh in the updated point standings. Danny Holtgraver, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native and former Lernerville Speedway track champion, is currently sixth in the Arctic Cat All Star point standings, earning a victory at Wilmot Raceway in late May.

Other drivers and areas expected to be represented during portions of the Michigan doubleheader include Joe Kubiniec of Lockport, New York; Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, Missouri; Josh Baughman of Odessa, Texas; Chad Blonde of Litchfield, Michigan; and Stuart Williams of Sydney, Australia, now residing in the Buckeye State.

Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan, will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 2. Arctic Cat All Star hot laps are slated for 6:50, followed by racing at 8. Those seeking additional news and updates regarding the “King of Michigan” event should visit Hartford Speedway live on the Web at www.hartfordspeedway.net.

Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway pit gates are scheduled to swing open at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, July 3. Main stands will open at 3, with the Tony Stewart autograph session scheduled for 4:30. Arctic Cat All Star hot laps are slated for 7. More news and information will be released later in the week. Stay tuned at www.allstarsprint.com and www.i96speedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/30/2016): 1. Chad Kemenah: 2524 2. Dale Blaney: 2510 3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 2410 4. Cap Henry: 2360 5. T.J. Michael: 2328 6. Danny Holtgraver: 2320 7. Kraig Kinser: 2276 8. Lee Jacobs: 2212 9. Caleb Helms: 2136 10. Andrew Palker: 1978

 

 

Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Stand Ready for Independence Day Weekend Doubleheader in Michigan,

Series Leaves Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Momentum Boost and New Points Leader

INDIANAPOLIS (June 28, 2016) - For the second and final time in 2016, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade areas of southern Michigan, set to battle the best in the region for a pair of $5,000 top prizes, each of which headlining an ultimate Independence Day weekend doubleheader for open wheel enthusiasts. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will visit two different dirt ovals during their trek through The Great Lakes State, kicking off with competition at the Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan, on Saturday, July 2. The holiday weekend will hit another gear on Sunday, July 3, when Tony Stewart presents the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan.

“The upcoming weekend is going to be a ‘must see’ for our fans in Michigan,” explained Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “Our talented group of full-time teams will join many from around the region during each of the scheduled events this Saturday and Sunday. With this being our last trip to Michigan in 2016, it gives Michigan fans, and other area fans, one last opportunity to witness some of the best open wheel racing in the Midwest this summer. With the weather looking great for both Saturday and Sunday, we expect a fantastic weekend of racing. I can’t wait to get up there.”

Independence Day weekend will launch officially for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday night, July 2, at the Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. The “King of Michigan” program will feature not only a full, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, but also programs for the GLSS ‘360’ sprint cars and the MTS non-wing sprint cars. Arctic Cat All Star travelers made one appearance at the facility in 2015, welcoming the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney to the victory circle. Current Arctic Cat All Star point leader Chad Kemenah finished just behind Blaney, followed by Michigan favorite Dustin Daggett.

The second half of the Arctic Cat All Star Michigan doubleheader will commence on Sunday evening, July 3, at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Tony Stewart presents the Inaugural Dirty 30 will headline competition at the Lake Odessa speed plant, welcoming Arctic Cat All Star competitors for the first and only time in 2016. The “King” Steve Kinser earned the Arctic Cat All Star victory at I-96 Speedway in 2015, keeping Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild at bay, followed by “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver. The UMP late models will also be on the Sunday night agenda at I-96 Speedway with the winner going home with $1,500.

As previously announced, the first 100 fans who purchased tickets online, reserved or general admission, for the Inaugural Dirty 30 will have the opportunity to meet Tony Stewart during a private autograph session. With those 100 spots already accounted for, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions are now pleased to announce that the first 50 ticket buyers through the front gates on Sunday at I-96 Speedway will also have access to the Tony Stewart autograph session. More details to follow later in the week.

Chad Kemenah, recently crowned Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion for the second time in his career, will lead the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions charge into Michigan during Independence Day weekend. Kemenah, pilot of the familiar Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/10H, stands on top of the standings with a 14 point cushion over defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Dale Blaney. Sheldon Haudenschild, Cap Henry, and the “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael round out the current top-five.

“We want to make Independence Day weekend something special for Arctic Cat All Star fans,” explained Tony Stewart. “We hope to make this weekend an annual occurrence.”

Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan, will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, July 2. Arctic Cat All Star hot laps are slated for 6:50, followed by racing at 8. Those seeking additional news and updates regarding the “King of Michigan” event should visit Hartford Speedway live on the Web at www.hartfordspeedway.net.

Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway pit gates are scheduled to swing open at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, July 3. Main stands will open at 3, with the Tony Stewart autograph session to follow. Arctic Cat All Star hot laps are slated for 7. More news and information will be released later in the week. Stay tuned at www.allstarsprint.com and www.i96speedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/28/2016):

1. Chad Kemenah: 2524

2. Dale Blaney: 2510

3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 2410

4. Cap Henry: 2360

5. T.J. Michael: 2328

6. Danny Holtgraver: 2320

7. Kraig Kinser: 2276

8. Lee Jacobs: 2212

9. Caleb Helms: 2136

10. Andrew Palker: 1978

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Jac Haudenschild Earns $10,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Finale at Eldora Speedway, Chad Kemenah Earns Overall Ohio Sprint Speedweek Title

ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 25, 2016) - The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild certainly lived up to his label on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, earning the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale worth $10,000 with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Haudenschild, pilot of the familiar Phoenix Racing/No. 59, took command of the 30-lap feature program on lap 17, surviving traffic and constant pressure from Chad Kemenah and Tim Shaffer on the very topside of the speedway. The Wooster, Ohio, native now owns 30 career victories with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, two of which occurring during the 2016 season. Tim Shaffer would cross under the final checkers second, followed by Chad Kemenah, Randy Hannagan, and Danny Holtgraver.

“The car was just really good all night long,” said Jac Haudenschild in victory lane. “Feels good to be back with this team. This is a big win for us. We’ll be back at Eldora Speedway next month, so we’ll try to keep this going and get another one.”

Jac Haudenschild won the battle, but Chad Kemenah won the war, claiming the 2016 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket title worth $1,000. It is a second ever Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship for the Alvada, Ohio, native and a first ever title for car owner Rob Hunter. Sheldon Haudenschild finished second in the overall Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket title chase, followed by Tim Shaffer, Dean Jacobs, and Kraig Kinser.

“This is a really big deal for our team,” explained Chad Kemenah regarding his Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket title. “My car owner (Rob Hunter) has never won an Ohio Sprint Speedweek title. It’s especially special for us because some of our biggest supporters are here tonight at Eldora Speedway with us. This is a really big momentum boost for our team. Rob and Rita Hunter consistently give us great race cars and great equipment to work with. We’re racing good and that allows us to have a lot of fun.”

With the runner-up finish during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale, Chad Kemenah officially takes control of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title chase, holding a mere 14 point advantage over defending champion Dale Blaney leading into Independence Day weekend.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign with a pair of events in the state of Michigan. “America’s Series” will invade Hartford Speedway and I-96 Speedway during Independence Day weekend, highlighted with the inaugural Dirty 30 presented by Tony Stewart at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa on Sunday, July 3. Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan, will kick off the holiday weekend doubleheader with competition on Saturday night, July 2. Each program will award $5,000.

Dirty 30 tickets at I-96 Speedway are now on sale. Those interested should visit www.allstarsprint.com, or visit Ticketforce online at https://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1474.

Those seeking additional information regarding the upcoming events at Hartford Speedway and I-96 Speedway should visit each facility live on the Web at www.hartfordspeedway.net and www.i96speedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Eldora Speedway - Saturday, June 25, 2016:
Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #8
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 36 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dave Blaney - 13.611 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Kraig Kinser - 13.377 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Jamie Veal
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Josh Baughman
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Jac Haudenschild
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Danny Holtgraver
JE Pistons Dash: Chad Kemenah
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Helms (+9)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: James McFadden
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Lincoln Electric Qualifying
1.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.377; 2.11N-Randy Hannagan, 13.400; 3.71m-Dave Blaney, 13.417; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 13.429; 5.71-Jamie Veal, 13.433; 6.59-Jac Haudenschild, 13.439; 7.49-Tim Shaffer, 13.498; 8.23c-Tyler Courtney, 13.507; 9.22-Cole Duncan, 13.511; 10.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.517; 11.7K-Dallas Hewitt, 13.568; 12.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.604; 13.17-Josh Baughman, 13.628; 14.40-Caleb Helms, 13.693; 15.91-Cale Thomas, 13.706; 16.5T-Travis Philo, 13.725; 17.26-Tayler Malsam, 13.729; 18.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.742; 19.4-Danny Smith, 13.751; 20.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.753; 21.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 13.786; 22.21-Cap Henry, 13.795; 23.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.816; 24.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.983; 25.12-Daniel Harding, 13.985; 26.8M-TJ Michael, 14.016; 27.3G-James McFadden, 14.034; 28.15-Brandon Whited, 14.184; 29.O7-Jacob Wilson, 14.307; 30.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 14.308; 31.83-Adam Cruea, 14.490; 32.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.521; 33.7-Joe Swanson, 14.550; 34.85-Mike Terry, 14.624; 35.57X-Andrew Palker, 93.509; 36.51-Roger Campbell, 94.146;

Kistler Racing Products Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 71-Jamie Veal[1] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[3] ; 5. 3G-James McFadden[5] ; 6. 15-Brandon Whited[8] ; 7. 83-Adam Cruea[7] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[6]

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 17-Josh Baughman[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 4. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[7] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[6] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 8. 51-Roger Campbell[9] ; 9. 85-Mike Terry[8]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 59-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[4] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 5. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 6. 71m-Dave Blaney[3] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 8. 12-Daniel Harding[9] ; 9. 26-Tayler Malsam[6]

Kistler Engines Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 97-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 4. 23c-Tyler Courtney[4] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 6. O7-Jacob Wilson[6] ; 7. AUS96-Andy Caruana[7] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 9. 7-Joe Swanson[9]

JE Pistons Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 71-Jamie Veal[4] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[3] ; 5. 59-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 8. 17-Josh Baughman[5]

Elliotts Custom Trailers and Carts B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 71m-Dave Blaney[1] ; 2. 4-Danny Smith[4] ; 3. 12-Daniel Harding[7] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 5. 26-Tayler Malsam[3] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 7. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[12] ; 9. 7-Joe Swanson[13] ; 10. AUS96-Andy Caruana[10] ; 11. 51-Roger Campbell[15] ; 12. 85-Mike Terry[14] ; 13. 60-Kory Crabtree[6] ; 14. 15-Brandon Whited[8] ; 15. 83-Adam Cruea[11] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[16]

Arctic Cat A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 59-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[4] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[9] ; 6. 23c-Tyler Courtney[15] ; 7. 71-Jamie Veal[3] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 9. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[13] ; 10. 3G-James McFadden[18] ; 11. 97-Dean Jacobs[10] ; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[11] ; 13. 21-Cap Henry[16] ; 14. 12-Daniel Harding[21] ; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[24] ; 16. 8M-TJ Michael[20] ; 17. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[14] ; 18. 91-Cale Thomas[17] ; 19. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 20. 22-Cole Duncan[12] ; 21. 17-Josh Baughman[8] ; 22. 71m-Dave Blaney[19] ; 23. 4-Danny Smith[22] ; 24. 1-Dale Blaney[23]

FINAL Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/25/2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 1058
2. Sheldon Haudenschild: 1028
3. Tim Shaffer: 1012
4. Dean Jacobs: 1012
5. Kraig Kinser: 996
6. Danny Holtgraver: 982
7. Cap Henry: 970
8. Travis Philo: 958
9. Cale Thomas: 956
10. Dale Blaney: 952

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/25/2016):
1. Chad Kemenah: 2524
2. Dale Blaney: 2510
3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 2410
4. Cap Henry: 2360
5. T.J. Michael: 2328
6. Danny Holtgraver: 2320
7. Kraig Kinser: 2276
8. Lee Jacobs: 2212
9. Caleb Helms: 2136
10. Andrew Palker: 1978

About Cometic Gasket:
Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket has maintained its deep roots in the powersports industry while expanding to service the Domestic Automotive, Sport Compact, V-twin, Marine, Diesel, Agricultural, Industrial and Stationary Power markets. Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 85,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

Randy Hannagan Tames Limaland for Arctic Cat All Star Victory,
Steals Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket win from Jamie Veal

LIMA, Ohio (June 24, 2016) - Randy Hannagan became the sixth different Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner in the last seven races on Friday night, taming Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio, during night seven of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. “The Hurricane” charged ahead from row six on the main event starting grid, ultimately climbing 11 positions in 40 laps, not taking command officially until lap 38 and stealing the show from pole sitter Jamie Veal. The Arctic Cat All Star victory was the first of the 2016 season for Randy Hannagan.

“I’m getting too old to run the top,” Randy Hannagan said in victory lane. “I knew guys were going to run the very top and run the very bottom, so I decided to try the middle. I can’t thank my guys enough for their hard work and support. We’ve got a lot of laps at this track. Feels good to get back to victory lane.”

Randy Hannagan patiently worked his way forward from 12th on the feature grid, utilizing the middle of Limaland’s high banked quarter-mile for most of the distance. The San Jose, California, native, now residing in Pittsboro, Indiana, cracked the top-three by lap 19, igniting a four lap battle with Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild for second and third in the running order. The pilot of the Ed Neumeister-owned/NAPA Upper Auto/No. 11N worked his way into second permanently by lap 26, resetting his focus on race leader Jamie Veal.

A late race caution on lap 34 stacked the field back together for a final time, putting Hannagan on the back bumper of Veal. Hannagan, still utilizing the middle of the speedway, made his bid for the top spot on lap 38, driving under Veal, who led every lap until that point, just before the flagstand. “The Hurricane” went on to separate himself from the field during the closing circuits, eventually followed by Jamie Veal and Travis Philo at the final checkers. It was Hannagan’s ninth career victory with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

“I want to thank all of the fans for coming out tonight and supporting this race,” said Hannagan. “The All Star officials did a fantastic job keeping this show organized. My team and I are very happy to be here. We’ll head down to Eldora Speedway tomorrow and try this again.”

The final night of the 34th annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will take shape at none other than the World’s Greatest Dirt Track. Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will welcome the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday night, June 25, for the eighth and final round of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, ending a nine day stretch of competition across much of the Buckeye State. The 2016 speedweek finale will award $10,000 to the main event winner, the largest payday of the week. An Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion will also be crowned on Saturday night at the “Big E,” a title worth $1,000 for a second consecutive season.

Sheldon Haudenschild is currently on top of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket point standings entering the Eldora Speedway finale. Chad Kemenah only trails by two points. A 2016 champion will be decided at the “Big E.”

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will open pit gates at 4:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, June 25. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be handled at 5:30, followed by hot laps at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit Eldora Speedway live on the Web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Atomic Speedway - Friday, June 24, 2016:

Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #7

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 Entries

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dave Blaney - 11.187 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild - 10.884 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Travis Philo

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lee Jacobs

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dean Jacobs

Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Jamie Veal

JE Pistons Dash: Jamie Veal

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Randy Hannagan

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Kraig Kinser (+13)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: T.J. Michael (6th)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Kraig Kinser

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Stuart Williams
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 10.884; 2.22-Cole Duncan, 11.050; 3.5T-Travis Philo, 11.051; 4.23-DJ Foos, 11.099; 5.71m-Dave Blaney, 11.132; 6.1-Dale Blaney, 11.137; 7.49-Tim Shaffer, 11.152; 8.1st-Gary Taylor, 11.189; 9.10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.208; 10.11N-Randy Hannagan, 11.217; 11.97-Dean Jacobs, 11.220; 12.71-Jamie Veal, 11.234; 13.23c-Tyler Courtney, 11.244; 14.40-Caleb Helms, 11.247; 15.2-Parker Price-Miller, 11.281; 16.5-Byron Reed, 11.282; 17.21-Cap Henry, 11.284; 18.57X-Andrew Palker, 11.299; 19.91-Cale Thomas, 11.320; 20.81-Lee Jacobs, 11.333; 21.12-Daniel Harding, 11.342; 22.70-Danny Holtgraver, 11.353; 23.3G-James McFadden, 11.367; 24.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 11.389; 25.11K-Kraig Kinser, 11.392; 26.4-Danny Smith, 11.403; 27.33M-Caleb Griffith, 11.409; 28.59-Jac Haudenschild, 11.461; 29.60-Kory Crabtree, 11.470; 30.8-Bryan Sebetto, 11.471; 31.49D-Shawn Dancer, 11.537; 32.46AU-Stuart Williams, 11.561; 33.17-Josh Baughman, 11.586; 34.7K-Dallas Hewitt, 11.602; 35.O7-Jacob Wilson, 11.613; 36.35R-Ronnie Blair, 11.679; 37.26-Tayler Malsam, 11.728; 38.7-Shawn Valenti, 11.769; 39.8M-TJ Michael, 11.880; 40.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.018; 41.16M-Danny Mumaw, 12.030; 42.8J-Jess Stiger, 12.033; 43.7S-Joe Swanson, 12.123; 44.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 12.145; 45.51-Roger Campbell, 12.186; 46.49H-Bradley Howard, 12.344; 47.96AU-Bruce White, 13.307;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)
1. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 23-DJ Foos[1] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 1st-Gary Taylor[5] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[9] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 8. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[8] ; 9. 91-Cale Thomas[7] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[11] ; 11. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 12. AUS96-Andy Caruana[12]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 26-Tayler Malsam[9] ; 6. 12-Daniel Harding[5] ; 7. 71m-Dave Blaney[4] ; 8. 33M-Caleb Griffith[7] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[12] ; 10. 17-Josh Baughman[8] ; 11. 51-Roger Campbell[11] ; 12. 7S-Joe Swanson[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)
1. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[3] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 5. 3G-James McFadden[6] ; 6. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[9] ; 7. 7-Shawn Valenti[11] ; 8. 35R-Ronnie Blair[10] ; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 10. 96AU-Bruce White[12] ; 11. 49D-Shawn Dancer[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)
1. 71-Jamie Veal[3] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 8-Bryan Sebetto[5] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 5. 46AU-Stuart Williams[6] ; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[9] ; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger[11] ; 8. 16M-Danny Mumaw[10] ; 9. 23c-Tyler Courtney[2] ; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson[7] ; 11. 2-Parker Price-Miller[1]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 71-Jamie Veal[2] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 8. 23-DJ Foos[5]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 7-Shawn Valenti[4] ; 2. 35R-Ronnie Blair[1] ; 3. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[3] ; 4. 8J-Jess Stiger[5] ; 5. 16M-Danny Mumaw[6] ; 6. AUS96-Andy Caruana[7] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[9] ; 8. 51-Roger Campbell[10] ; 9. 96AU-Bruce White[11] ; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson[2] ; 11. 7S-Joe Swanson[8] ; 12. 7K-Dallas Hewitt[12] ; 13. 49D-Shawn Dancer[13]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 23c-Tyler Courtney[2] ; 2. 91-Cale Thomas[6] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[9] ; 4. 71m-Dave Blaney[1] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[13] ; 6. 12-Daniel Harding[7] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 8. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[8] ; 9. 33M-Caleb Griffith[11] ; 10. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 11. 7-Shawn Valenti[15] ; 12. 59-Jac Haudenschild[12] ; 13. 35R-Ronnie Blair[16] ; 14. 17-Josh Baughman[14] ; 15. 2-Parker Price-Miller[4] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[5]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)
1. 11N-Randy Hannagan[12] ; 2. 71-Jamie Veal[1] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 4. 97-Dean Jacobs[3] ; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[16] ; 7. 3G-James McFadden[19] ; 8. 23-DJ Foos[8] ; 9. 21-Cap Henry[9] ; 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser[23] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[10] ; 12. 5-Byron Reed[11] ; 13. 1st-Gary Taylor[17] ; 14. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 15. 46AU-Stuart Williams[20] ; 16. 70-Danny Holtgraver[14] ; 17. 23c-Tyler Courtney[21] ; 18. 8-Bryan Sebetto[13] ; 19. 26-Tayler Malsam[18] ; 20. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 21. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 22. 40-Caleb Helms[25] ; 23. 91-Cale Thomas[22] ; 24. 71m-Dave Blaney[24] ; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker[26] ; 26. 49-Tim Shaffer[15]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/24/2016):

Sheldon Haudenschild - 916

Chad Kemenah - 914

Dean Jacobs - 884

Kyle Larson - 874

Tim Shaffer - 866

Kraig Kinser - 862

Dale Blaney - 850

Cap Henry - 846

Danny Holtgraver - 842

Cale Thomas - 842

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/24/2016):

Dale Blaney - 2408

Chad Kemenah - 2380

Sheldon Haudenschild - 2298

Cap Henry - 2236

T.J. Michael - 2210

Danny Holtgraver - 2180

Kraig Kinser - 2142

Lee Jacobs - 2132

Caleb Helms - 2016

Andrew Palker - 1898

 

 

Kyle Larson Earns Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Victory at Atomic Speedway,
First repeat winner of the week

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 22, 2016) - Kyle Larson earned his second Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory of 2016 during round six on Wednesday evening, June 22, at Atomic Speedway. Larson used traffic to his advantage to garner the win, taking command over race leader Sheldon Haudenschild on lap 21. From there, the Elk Grove, California, native cruised ahead and led the last ten circuits to score the $5,000 top prize. It was a fourth career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star, his first at Atomic Speedway. Larson is the first repeat winner of the 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

“My crew has been working their tails off all week,” said Kyle Larson. “Paul Silva actually found some things wrong with our car and fixed them overnight. It really made a world of difference. I can’t thank him enough for allowing me to come out here and have some fun this week. It’s pretty cool to come out here and be competitive against a field like this.”

Kyle Larson started third on the feature grid, maintaining third in the running order at the completion of lap one. After surviving a four lap battle with Tim Shaffer for the third spot, Larson moved on and started his chase toward the front.

By lap 14, Larson worked around Cole Duncan for second, utilizing the high side of turns one and turn and the low side of turns three and four. Heavy traffic started to come into play for race leader Sheldon Haudenschild by lap 18, allowing Larson to close a near two second gap. Larson made his winning move on lap 21, driving under the Wooster, Ohio, native near the apron of turn three. Despite heavy pressure by Cole Duncan, Sheldon Haudenschild held on to finish second, followed by Duncan, Tim Shaffer, and Randy Hannagan.

“I honestly didn’t think I’d be up here as a winner tonight” explained Kyle Larson in victory lane. “I can’t thank you fans enough for coming out tonight. That race was a lot of fun. We were really fast all night long and the track really gets good when it widens out and slicks off like that. I was able to get by Sheldon there in traffic. The track was starting to take a little bit of rubber. I was able to find it before Sheldon (Haudenschild). Happy to be back here in victory lane. Already excited to return.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue with round seven on Friday evening, June 24, at the Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. The high paced quarter-mile will kick off the final weekend of Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, ending officially on Saturday night, June 25, at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Limaland did not host an Ohio Sprint Speedweek event during the 2015 season, losing a battle to Mother Nature.

Limaland Motorsports Park will open gates at 4:00 pm on Friday night, June 24. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 6, followed by hot laps at 6:30. Those seeking additional news and information should visit Limaland Motorsports Park live on the Web at www.limaland.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Atomic Speedway - Wednesday, June 22, 2016:

Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #6

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 48 Entries

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Randy Hannagan - 12.106 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild - 12.005 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Jamie Veal

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Caleb Helms

Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Cole Duncan

JE Pistons Dash: Cole Duncan

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kyle Larson

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Travis Philo

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Randy Hannagan

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Rico Abreu

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: T.J. Michael
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.005; 2.17W-Bryan Clauson, 12.173; 3.21-Cap Henry, 12.189; 4.71-Jamie Veal, 12.210; 5.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.272; 6.57-Kyle Larson, 12.311; 7.8M-TJ Michael, 12.344; 8.5T-Travis Philo, 12.345; 9.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.406; 10.09x-Carson Macedo, 12.408; 11.26-Tayler Malsam, 12.443; 12.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.470; 13.48-Danny Dietrich, 12.496; 14.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.497; 15.A67-Brandon Wimmer, 12.498; 16.11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.524; 17.49-Tim Shaffer, 12.546; 18.91-Cale Thomas, 12.557; 19.22-Cole Duncan, 12.560; 20.35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.564; 21.24-Rico Abreu, 12.569; 22.11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.620; 23.40-Caleb Helms, 12.652; 24.1-Dale Blaney, 12.736; 25.7C-Taylor Ferns, 12.742; 26.4X-Jimmy Stinson, 12.770; 27.97-Dean Jacobs, 12.779; 28.17-Josh Baughman, 12.791; 29.70-Danny Holtgraver, 12.802; 30.49H-Bradley Howard, 12.805; 31.71m-Paul May, 12.831; 32.37-Mark Coleman, 12.832; 33.4S-Danny Smith, 12.903; 34.O7-Jacob Wilson, 12.938; 35.22D-Josh Davis, 12.977; 36.40i-Mark Imler, 12.980; 37.51-Roger Campbell, 13.045; 38.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 13.057; 39.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.079; 40.3FX-Dean Kester, 13.082; 41.9J-Jessie McCreary, 13.082; 42.O6-Brandy Bower, 13.091; 43.O8-Brandon Conkel, 13.192; 44.83X-Nate Reeser, 13.218; 45.25AU-Jack Lee, 13.264; 46.12-Daniel Harding, 13.321; 47.35m-Wes McGlumphy, 13.322; 48.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 13.510;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 71-Jamie Veal[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 5. 09x-Carson Macedo[7] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[1] ; 7. A67-Brandon Wimmer[10] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 9. 26-Tayler Malsam[8] ; 10. 25AU-Jack Lee[12] ; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[9] ; 12. 37-Mark Coleman[11]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 49-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[3] ; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[4] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[6] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 6. 17-Josh Baughman[8] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 8. 97-Dean Jacobs[7] ; 9. 35m-Wes McGlumphy[12] ; 10. O8-Brandon Conkel[11] ; 11. 4S-Danny Smith[9] ; 12. 3FX-Dean Kester[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 6. 7C-Taylor Ferns[6] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 9. AUS96-Andy Caruana[12] ; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs[10] ; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser[11] ; 12. 1-Dale Blaney[1]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 2. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[1] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[3] ; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 5. 71m-Paul May[5] ; 6. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[9] ; 7. 12-Daniel Harding[12] ; 8. 22D-Josh Davis[6] ; 9. 40i-Mark Imler[7] ; 10. O6-Brandy Bower[11] ; 11. 51-Roger Campbell[8] ; 12. 9J-Jessie McCreary[10]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 22-Cole Duncan[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 3. 57-Kyle Larson[5] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 5. 91-Cale Thomas[8] ; 6. 71-Jamie Veal[4] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[6] ; 8. 17W-Bryan Clauson[7]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[3] ; 2. 40i-Mark Imler[1] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 4. 51-Roger Campbell[2] ; 5. 12-Daniel Harding[11] ; 6. 9J-Jessie McCreary[6] ; 7. 25AU-Jack Lee[10] ; 8. O8-Brandon Conkel[8] ; 9. 35m-Wes McGlumphy[12] ; 10. O6-Brandy Bower[7] ; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser[9] ; 12. AUS96-Andy Caruana[13] ; 13. 3FX-Dean Kester[5] ; 14. 37-Mark Coleman[14]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 60-Kory Crabtree[1] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 3. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[4] ; 4. A67-Brandon Wimmer[5] ; 5. 26-Tayler Malsam[3] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 7. 4S-Danny Smith[12] ; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 9. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 10. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[15] ; 11. 17-Josh Baughman[10] ; 12. 7C-Taylor Ferns[8] ; 13. 22D-Josh Davis[14] ; 14. O7-Jacob Wilson[13] ; 15. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 16. 40i-Mark Imler[16]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[1] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 5. 11N-Randy Hannagan[12] ; 6. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 8. 71-Jamie Veal[6] ; 9. 17W-Bryan Clauson[8] ; 10. 24-Rico Abreu[14] ; 11. 11K-Kraig Kinser[15] ; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[22] ; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah[11] ; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich[16] ; 15. 8M-TJ Michael[13] ; 16. 1-Dale Blaney[25] ; 17. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[10] ; 18. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[23] ; 19. 09x-Carson Macedo[17] ; 20. A67-Brandon Wimmer[24] ; 21. 60-Kory Crabtree[21] ; 22. 57X-Andrew Palker[18] ; 23. 4S-Danny Smith[26] ; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs[27] ; 25. 70-Danny Holtgraver[19] ; 26. 71m-Paul May[20] ; 27. 40-Caleb Helms[9]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/22/2016):

Kyle Larson: 874

Sheldon Haudenschild: 808

Chad Kemenah: 792

Tim Shaffer: 764

Dean Jacobs: 742

Dale Blaney: 740

Cale Thomas: 738

Kraig Kinser: 732

Danny Holtgraver: 724

Cap Henry: 714

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/22/2016):

Dale Blaney: 2298

Chad Kemenah: 2258

Sheldon Haudenschild: 2190

Cap Henry: 2104

T.J. Michael: 2072

Danny Holtgraver: 2062

Kraig Kinser: 2012

Lee Jacobs: 2004

Caleb Helms: 1910

Andrew Palker: 1796

 

 

Bryan Clauson Scores First Ever Arctic Cat All Star Win During Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Visit to Sharon Speedway

HARTFORD, Ohio (June 21, 2016) - For the first time in his career, Bryan Clauson earned top honors during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, scoring round five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. The Noblesville, Indiana, native is the fifth different feature winner during Ohio Sprint Speedweek thus far, leading the last 24 circuits to score the $5,000 top prize. Cap Henry followed Clauson to the finish, followed by Danny Holtgraver, Dale Blaney, and Dean Jacobs.

“We were really good last year when we were here, so I knew we had a really good baseline to start with,” explained Clauson, pilot of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Elk Grove Ford/No. 17W. “My guys worked hard on this thing all night. Sometimes we aren’t where we need to be every night, but we keep getting better and better. I just tried to get out front and run as fast as I could.”

Bryan Clauson started fourth on the main event grid and raced his way to third after the initial start. Fortunately for Clauson, bad luck struck early leader Chad Kemenah on lap six, resulting in the Hunter Racing entry nearly spinning to the infield in turn four, collecting second place running Caleb Griffith in the process. Clauson inherited the point, followed by Cap Henry and Dean Jacobs.

Green flag action resumed with Bryan Clauson showing the way. The recent Indianapolis 500 starter set the pace at the top of the speedway, racing nearly unpressured for the remaining distance. Traffic came into play by the midpoint of the race, allowing Cap Henry and Dean Jacobs to close the gap. Despite heavy traffic increasing by lap 25 of 30, Clauson kept his distance, ultimately becoming the 205th different Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions feature winner in series history.

“I didn’t think I’d win a race during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, so this is pretty cool,” said Bryan Clauson. “This is really special. You look at what we did a few nights ago and you’d think we would never be up here. My guys just keep digging and keep working hard. I’m glad to put 30 solid laps together for them tonight and get a win during Ohio Sprint Speedweek.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue the 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with round six on Wednesday evening, June 22, at the Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The Arctic Cat All Stars made three attempts to host competition at the Atomic highbanks in 2016, with all three losing to Mother Nature. Dale Blaney earned the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory at Atomic Speedway, holding back Cole Duncan and eventual speedweek champion Greg Wilson.

Atomic Speedway will open pit gates at 4:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon, June 22. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by warm ups at 6:15. For more information regarding round six of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, fans should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results - Sharon Speedway - Tuesday, June 21, 2016:

Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #5

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 51 Entries

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Bryan Clauson - 13.410 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Lee Jacobs - 13.594

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Dean Jacobs

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chris Andrews

Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Kyle Larson
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #5: Danny Holtgraver

JE Pistons Dash: Caleb Griffith

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Bryan Clauson

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dale Blaney (+16)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (17th)

(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.594; 2.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.637; 3.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.782; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 13.816; 5.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.867; 6.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.895; 7.49-Tim Shaffer, 13.904; 8.4-Kasey Kahne, 13.962; 9.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 14.084; 10.33M-Caleb Griffith, 14.124; 11.51-Roger Campbell, 14.124; 12.71m-Dave Blaney, 14.149; 13.46AU-Stuart Williams, 14.200; 14.70-Danny Holtgraver, 14.204; 15.13-Brandon Matus, 14.206; 16.21-Cap Henry, 14.215; 17.35-Stuart Brubaker, 14.225; 18.8-Bryan Sebetto, 14.291; 19.O7-Jacob Wilson, 14.308; 20.57-Kyle Larson, 14.308; 21.4N-Jim Morris, 14.332; 22.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.353; 23.24P-Alex Paden, 14.355; 24.O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.359; 25.46-Michael Bauer, 14.382; 26.24-Rico Abreu, 14.390; 27.09x-Carson Macedo, 14.420; 28.26-Tayler Malsam, 14.441; 29.71mx-Paul May, 14.460; 30.5T-Travis Philo, 14.461; 31.57E-Gary Edwards, 14.476; 32.8M-TJ Michael, 14.478; 33.73-Chris Andrews, 14.479; 34.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 14.501; 35.40-Caleb Helms, 14.569; 36.12-Daniel Harding, 14.639; 37.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.643; 38.60-Kory Crabtree, 14.649; 39.17-Josh Baughman, 14.657; 40.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 14.679; 41.91-Cale Thomas, 14.697; 42.10-Carl Bowser, 14.779; 43.16M-Danny Mumaw, 14.902; 44.D12-Jason Dolick, 15.075; 45.23-Darren Pifer, 15.117; 46.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 15.128; 47.4W-Eric Williams, 15.346; 48.40H-George Hobaugh, 15.462; 49.33-Brent Matus, 15.698; 50.5K-Adam Kekich, 99.290; 51.49H-Bradley Howard, 99.730;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[3] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 5. 4-Kasey Kahne[5] ; 6. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[6] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[9] ; 8. 46AU-Stuart Williams[8] ; 9. 51-Roger Campbell[7] ; 10. 26-Tayler Malsam[11] ; 11. O7-Jacob Wilson[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 2. O8-Dan Kuriger[1] ; 3. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[8] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 5. 24P-Alex Paden[2] ; 6. 4N-Jim Morris[3] ; 7. 57E-Gary Edwards[5] ; 8. 16M-Danny Mumaw[9] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 73-Chris Andrews[1] ; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2] ; 3. 8-Bryan Sebetto[4] ; 4. 46-Michael Bauer[3] ; 5. D12-Jason Dolick[6] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 7. 23-Darren Pifer[7] ; 8. AUS96-Andy Caruana[8] ; 9. 40H-George Hobaugh[10] ; 10. 4W-Eric Williams[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson[1] ; 2. 33M-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 5. 71mx-Paul May[7] ; 6. 09x-Carson Macedo[6] ; 7. 10-Carl Bowser[10] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[9] ; 9. 71m-Dave Blaney[3] ; 10. 12-Daniel Harding[8]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps)
1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 17-Josh Baughman[7] ; 6. 91-Cale Thomas[8] ; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 8. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[6] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 10. 33-Brent Matus[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 33M-Caleb Griffith[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 4. 17W-Bryan Clauson[4] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 7. 49-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 8. 70-Danny Holtgraver[8]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 17-Josh Baughman[4] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 3. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 4. 33-Brent Matus[13] ; 5. 23-Darren Pifer[9] ; 6. D12-Jason Dolick[8] ; 7. 4W-Eric Williams[11] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[14] ; 9. AUS96-Andy Caruana[10] ; 10. 40H-George Hobaugh[12] ; 11. 12-Daniel Harding[1] ; 12. 60-Kory Crabtree[3] ; 13. 10-Carl Bowser[6] ; 14. 16M-Danny Mumaw[7] ; 15. 5K-Adam Kekich[15]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 4-Kasey Kahne[1] ; 2. 71m-Dave Blaney[4] ; 3. 46AU-Stuart Williams[5] ; 4. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[2] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[13] ; 6. 71mx-Paul May[12] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[6] ; 8. 51-Roger Campbell[3] ; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson[7] ; 10. 09x-Carson Macedo[10] ; 11. 26-Tayler Malsam[11] ; 12. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[15] ; 13. 17-Josh Baughman[17] ; 14. 24P-Alex Paden[9] ; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[16] ; 16. 57E-Gary Edwards[14] ; 17. 57X-Andrew Palker[18] ; 18. 4N-Jim Morris[8]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 17W-Bryan Clauson[4] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[20] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 6. 57-Kyle Larson[9] ; 7. 49-Tim Shaffer[7] ; 8. 24-Rico Abreu[11] ; 9. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[19] ; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs[6] ; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 12. 35-Stuart Brubaker[15] ; 13. 71m-Dave Blaney[22] ; 14. 73-Chris Andrews[12] ; 15. 4-Kasey Kahne[21] ; 16. 33M-Caleb Griffith[1] ; 17. 40-Caleb Helms[25] ; 18. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[24] ; 19. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[13] ; 20. 11K-Kraig Kinser[16] ; 21. 8-Bryan Sebetto[14] ; 22. O8-Dan Kuriger[10] ; 23. 46-Michael Bauer[18] ; 24. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 25. 46AU-Stuart Williams[23]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/21/2016):

Kyle Larson: 724

Chad Kemenah: 668

Sheldon Haudenschild: 662

Dean Jacobs: 662

Dale Blaney: 660

Tim Shaffer: 622

Danny Holtgraver: 622

Kraig Kinser: 604

Lee Jacobs: 602

Cale Thomas: 600

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/21/2016):

Dale Blaney: 2180

Chad Kemenah: 2134

Sheldon Haudenschild: 2044

Cap Henry: 1968

Danny Holtgraver: 1960

T.J. Michael: 1952

Lee Jacobs: 1902

Kraig Kinser: 1884

Caleb Helms: 1808

Andrew Palker: 1690

 

 

Rico Abreu Dominates Round Four of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Wayne County Speedway,
Ohio Sprint Speedweek continues Tuesday at Sharon Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 20, 2016) - After missing the main event on Sunday night at Millstream Speedway, finishing sixth during the evening’s C-main, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu made an impressive rebound and nearly swept round four of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Abreu earned victories during his respective heat race and dash on Monday evening at Wayne County, all before leading all 30 circuits of the feature program. The $5,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory was the fourth Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions win of his career, going back-to-back at Wayne County Speedway in 2016.

“I just love being a part of this team. It’s all about preparation and these guys certainly make that happen,” explained Rico Abreu. “I love to watch my guys work. Even after a tough night like last night, they stayed focused and knew what they had to do to turn things around. Really glad to be up here again. Wayne County Speedway reminds me so much of racing back home.”

Rico Abreu took command of the feature field immediately after the initial green flag, winning the drag race into turns one and two with Andrew Palker and Jac Haudenschild in tow. The 30-lap main event was halted five times, two of which for red flag conditions during the first five circuits. Despite the frequent cautions, and a needed fuel stop on lap 22, Abreu kept his pace on the point, never feeling pressure from those racing behind him. Kyle Larson, who started third on the feature grid, maintained a top-five running position the entire distance, eventually finishing second at the checkers. Sheldon Haudenschild finished third, followed by fifth row starter Danny Holtgraver and California native Carson Macedo.

“I’m just so comfortable here,” said Rico Abreu. “The turns were completely different here tonight. It really reminds me of Tulare back home in California. My style really fits this place. I’m just really happy for my team. I think we are all excited to get back to this place.”

Night five of the 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will be contested at the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Tuesday evening, June 21. Local favorite and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Dale Blaney is the defending event winner, scoring $5,000 over a pair of Aussie invaders. James McFadden finished second in 2015, followed by Jamie Veal.

Sharon Speedway will allow Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket teams to enter the pit area as early as 10:00 am on Tuesday morning, June 21. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by warm ups and qualifying time trials at 6. For more information, please visit Sharon Speedway live on the Web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Wayne County Speedway - Monday, June 20, 2016:

Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #4

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 48 Entries

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Rico Abreu - 14.487

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild - 14.237

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Kasey Kahne

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jac Haudenschild

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Rico Abreu

Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Daniel Harding

JE Pistons Dash: Rico Abreu

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kyle Larson (2nd)

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Paul May (+15)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Carson Macedo

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: T.J. Michael

(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.237; 2.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.283; 3.70-Danny Holtgraver, 14.510; 4.57-Kyle Larson, 14.541; 5.4-Kasey Kahne, 14.588; 6.09x-Carson Macedo, 14.590; 7.24-Rico Abreu, 14.609; 8.49-Tim Shaffer, 14.627; 9.8M-TJ Michael, 14.644; 10.71m-Paul May, 14.674; 11.17W-Bryan Clauson, 14.675; 12.1-Dale Blaney, 14.688; 13.40-Caleb Helms, 14.728; 14.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.736; 15.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.796; 16.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 14.836; 17.48-Danny Dietrich, 14.878; 18.71-Jamie Veal, 14.902; 19.26-Tayler Malsam, 14.921; 20.17-Josh Baughman, 14.926; 21.5-Byron Reed, 14.930; 22.21-Cap Henry, 14.944; 23.5T-Travis Philo, 14.967; 24.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 14.971; 25.2-Parker Price-Miller, 14.986; 26.12-Daniel Harding, 15.083; 27.11K-Kraig Kinser, 15.104; 28.60-Kory Crabtree, 15.132; 29.97-Dean Jacobs, 15.134; 30.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 15.141; 31.91-Cale Thomas, 15.238; 32.46-Michael Bauer, 15.274; 33.D12-Jason Dolick, 15.352; 34.49H-Bradley Howard, 15.395; 35.16M-Danny Mumaw, 15.421; 36.9-Jordan Ryan, 15.445; 37.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 15.452; 38.11-Shawn Hubler, 15.574; 39.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 15.652; 40.O7-Jacob Wilson, 15.685; 41.46AU-Stuart Williams, 15.724; 42.23-Nick Patterson, 15.753; 43.24P-Alex Paden, 15.904; 44.1B-Aaron Middaugh, 16.045; 45.7-Troy Kingan, 16.093; 46.51-Roger Campbell, 16.179; 47.33D-Tyler Dunn, 17.141; 48.38K-Brandon Wimmer, 99.750;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 4-Kasey Kahne[2] ; 2. 09x-Carson Macedo[1] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 4. 17W-Bryan Clauson[8] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 6. 49-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 8. 71m-Paul May[7] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw[12] ; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[3] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 5. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[6] ; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[7] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[8] ; 9. 24P-Alex Paden[11] ; 10. 23-Nick Patterson[10] ; 11. 1B-Aaron Middaugh[12] ; 12. 11-Shawn Hubler[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 3. 71-Jamie Veal[1] ; 4. 97-Dean Jacobs[7] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 6. 26-Tayler Malsam[5] ; 7. 17-Josh Baughman[6] ; 8. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[8] ; 9. 9-Jordan Ryan[11] ; 10. D12-Jason Dolick[10] ; 11. 46-Michael Bauer[9] ; 12. 33D-Tyler Dunn[12]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 12-Daniel Harding[2] ; 2. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[4] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 4. 91-Cale Thomas[6] ; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 6. AUS96-Andy Caruana[7] ; 7. 46AU-Stuart Williams[9] ; 8. 7-Troy Kingan[10] ; 9. 51-Roger Campbell[11] ; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson[8] ; 11. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 12. 38K-Brandon Wimmer[12]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[2] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 3. 57-Kyle Larson[4] ; 4. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 5. 09x-Carson Macedo[3] ; 6. 4-Kasey Kahne[5] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[8]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 16M-Danny Mumaw[1] ; 2. 9-Jordan Ryan[2] ; 3. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[3] ; 4. 23-Nick Patterson[8] ; 5. 24P-Alex Paden[9] ; 6. 11-Shawn Hubler[4] ; 7. AUS96-Andy Caruana[5] ; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson[6] ; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams[7] ; 10. 1B-Aaron Middaugh[10] ; 11. 51-Roger Campbell[12] ; 12. 7-Troy Kingan[11] ; 13. 33D-Tyler Dunn[13] ; 14. 38K-Brandon Wimmer[14]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 4. 71m-Paul May[3] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[5] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 7. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 8. 21-Cap Henry[8] ; 9. 26-Tayler Malsam[6] ; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw[15] ; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard[14] ; 12. 46-Michael Bauer[12] ; 13. 17-Josh Baughman[7] ; 14. D12-Jason Dolick[13] ; 15. 9-Jordan Ryan[16] ; 16. 60-Kory Crabtree[10]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[1] ; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[3] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[11] ; 5. 09x-Carson Macedo[5] ; 6. 4-Kasey Kahne[6] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[13] ; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah[15] ; 9. 71m-Paul May[24] ; 10. 97-Dean Jacobs[16] ; 11. 91-Cale Thomas[17] ; 12. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 13. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[9] ; 14. 12-Daniel Harding[10] ; 15. 8M-TJ Michael[21] ; 16. 21-Cap Henry[25] ; 17. 2-Parker Price-Miller[20] ; 18. 71-Jamie Veal[12] ; 19. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 20. 1-Dale Blaney[19] ; 21. 17W-Bryan Clauson[14] ; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich[26] ; 23. 5-Byron Reed[18] ; 24. 49-Tim Shaffer[22] ; 25. 40-Caleb Helms[23]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/20/2016):

Kyle Larson: 586

Chad Kemenah: 566

Sheldon Haudenschild: 530

Dean Jacobs: 522

Cale Thomas: 520

Dale Blaney: 518

Jamie Veal: 500

Kraig Kinser: 494

Tim Shaffer: 486

Travis Philo: 482

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/20/2016):

Dale Blaney: 2038

Chad Kemenah: 2032

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1912

T.J. Michael: 1824

Cap Henry: 1822

Danny Holtgraver: 1816

Kraig Kinser: 1774

Lee Jacobs: 1772

Caleb Helms:1692

Andrew Palker:1610

 

 

Dale Blaney Charges from Row Seven to Win Round Three of Speedweek at Millstream,
Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Continues Monday at Wayne County Speedway

FINDLAY, Ohio (June 19, 2016) - The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney broke through and earned his first Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory of the 2016 season on Sunday evening in Findlay, Ohio, advancing 12 positions in 30 laps to win at Millstream Speedway. For Blaney, the victory was his fifth of the season with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, raising is career win total to 132. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/CH Motorsports/No. 1 started 13th on the feature grid, taking command from Chad Kemenah on lap 21.

“We had a pretty good start which kinda set up our progress,” explained Dale Blaney. “We’ve won some races here before when the track cleans off like this. We haven’t really been struggling as of lately, but we haven’t really been consistently fast night in and night out. Tonight we were able to show speed from start to finish. George had the car right where it needed to be. We’ve been searching around quite a bit lately, not sure what we’re missing. This is a big turnaround for us. Happy to be here.”

Dale Blaney started his impressive charge to the front of the field right from the start, making his first appearance inside the top-three just before the midpoint of the main event. The Hartford, Ohio, native worked into the runner-up position by lap 15, setting up an eventual battle with race leader Chad Kemenah. By lap 20, Blaney worked to the back bumper of Kemenah, driving by the Hunter Racing/Seneca Energy/No. 10H on lap 21. A late caution on lap 28 proved to be no distraction for the defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist, holding on the last three circuits to score the $5,000 top prize. Chad Kemenah finished second, followed by Kyle Larson for a third straight podium finish.

“The good thing about Ohio Sprint Speedweek is there is always tomorrow,” said Dale Blaney. “This is a great booster into tomorrow for when we head over to Wayne County Speedway, as well as a great booster for the rest of the week. I’ve said it a hundred times, but I can’t thank this entire team enough for what they do for me. We’ll work to do this again tomorrow.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket campaign with round four on Monday evening, June 20, this time visiting the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Sheldon Haudenschild earned the Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory at the Orrville oval in 2016, holding off Indiana native Parker Price-Miller and Aussie invader James McFadden.

Wayne County Speedway will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Monday afternoon, June 20. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by Arctic Cat All Star hot laps at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Millstream Speedway - Sunday, June 19, 2016:

Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #3

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 Entries

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 14.645 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sean Zemunik - 15.402 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Cap Henry

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Stuart Brubaker

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chris Andrews

Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Dean Jacobs

JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: T.J. Michael (+13)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Kraig Kinser

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Jamie Veal

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Sheldon Haudenschild

(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 15.402; 2.21-Cap Henry, 15.407; 3.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 15.458; 4.40-Caleb Helms, 15.481; 5.11K-Kraig Kinser, 15.634; 6.7-Joe Swanson, 15.638; 7.57X-Andrew Palker, 15.682; 8.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 15.711; 9.49-Tim Shaffer, 15.764; 10.5T-Travis Philo, 15.829; 11.35-Stuart Brubaker, 15.857; 12.51-Roger Campbell, 15.882; 13.09x-Carson Macedo, 15.883; 14.49H-Bradley Howard, 16.027; 15.23c-Tyler Courtney, 16.132; 16.71-Jamie Veal, 16.159; 17.60-Kory Crabtree, 16.167; 18.11N-Randy Hannagan, 16.261; 19.17W-Bryan Clauson, 16.275; 20.1-Dale Blaney, 16.288; 21.10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.330; 22.73-Chris Andrews, 16.347; 23.49D-Shawn Dancer, 16.368; 24.96AU-Bruce White, 16.435; 25.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 16.575; 26.12-Daniel Harding, 16.584; 27.4K-Kody Kinser, 16.704; 28.4-Kasey Kahne, 16.745; 29.48-Danny Dietrich, 16.777; 30.4S-Danny Smith, 16.803; 31.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 16.810; 32.5-Byron Reed, 16.940; 33.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 16.940; 34.46AU-Stuart Williams, 16.985; 35.57-Kyle Larson, 17.027; 36.91-Cale Thomas, 17.030; 37.9-Jordan Ryan, 17.052; 38.81-Lee Jacobs, 17.056; 39.97-Dean Jacobs, 17.122; 40.70-Danny Holtgraver, 17.165; 41.8M-TJ Michael, 17.168; 42.24-Rico Abreu, 17.376; 43.2-Parker Price-Miller, 17.465; 44.25AU-Jack Lee, 17.523; 45.38-DJ Foos, 17.835; 46.O7-Jacob Wilson, 17.902; 47.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 17.934;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[7] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[10] ; 6. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[6] ; 7. 51-Roger Campbell[8] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[4] ; 9. AUS96-Andy Caruana[12] ; 10. 96AU-Bruce White[11] ; 11. 7-Joe Swanson[1]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 2. 23c-Tyler Courtney[6] ; 3. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 6. 09x-Carson Macedo[5] ; 7. 71-Jamie Veal[7] ; 8. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8] ; 9. 12-Daniel Harding[11] ; 10. 17W-Bryan Clauson[9] ; 11. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[10] ; 12. 25AU-Jack Lee[12]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 73-Chris Andrews[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 4-Kasey Kahne[6] ; 5. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[9] ; 6. 5-Byron Reed[10] ; 7. 4S-Danny Smith[8] ; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 9. 9-Jordan Ryan[12] ; 10. 49D-Shawn Dancer[1] ; 11. 46AU-Stuart Williams[11] ; 12. 4K-Kody Kinser[5]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)
1. 97-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[4] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 5. 91-Cale Thomas[3] ; 6. 2-Parker Price-Miller[8] ; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[7] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson[10] ; 10. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 11. 38-DJ Foos[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[5] ; 4. 23c-Tyler Courtney[3] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7] ; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 7. 73-Chris Andrews[6] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[8]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)
1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[4] ; 3. 4S-Danny Smith[2] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 5. 2-Parker Price-Miller[9] ; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[8] ; 7. 25AU-Jack Lee[10] ; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams[5] ; 10. O7-Jacob Wilson[12] ; 11. AUS96-Andy Caruana[3] ; 12. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[13] ; 13. 38-DJ Foos[11]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 09x-Carson Macedo[5] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8] ; 3. 71-Jamie Veal[7] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[16] ; 5. 51-Roger Campbell[4] ; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[15] ; 7. 17W-Bryan Clauson[9] ; 8. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[3] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[6] ; 10. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[12] ; 11. 12-Daniel Harding[13] ; 12. 49D-Shawn Dancer[10] ; 13. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[1] ; 14. 96AU-Bruce White[11] ; 15. 7-Joe Swanson[2] ; 16. 4K-Kody Kinser[14]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 1-Dale Blaney[13] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 3. 57-Kyle Larson[9] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[15] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5] ; 6. 49-Tim Shaffer[12] ; 7. 23c-Tyler Courtney[4] ; 8. 97-Dean Jacobs[10] ; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs[14] ; 10. 71-Jamie Veal[23] ; 11. 11N-Randy Hannagan[22] ; 12. 8M-TJ Michael[25] ; 13. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 14. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[19] ; 15. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 16. 91-Cale Thomas[20] ; 17. 70-Danny Holtgraver[17] ; 18. 09x-Carson Macedo[21] ; 19. 73-Chris Andrews[7] ; 20. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 21. 57X-Andrew Palker[11] ; 22. 60-Kory Crabtree[18] ; 23. 4-Kasey Kahne[16] ; 24. 5-Byron Reed[24] ; 25. 21-Cap Henry[3]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/19/2016):

Kyle Larson: 440

Chad Kemenah: 432

Dale Blaney: 408

Travis Philo: 402

Cale Thomas: 392

Lee Jacobs: 392

Dean Jacobs: 392

Sheldon Haudenschild: 386

Jamie Veal: 386

Tim Shaffer: 384

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/19/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1928

Chad Kemenah: 1898

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1768

Cap Henry: 1704

T.J. Michael: 1704

Lee Jacobs: 1692

Danny Holtgraver: 1674

Kraig Kinser: 1638

Caleb Helms: 1590

Andrew Palker: 1484

About Cometic Gasket:

Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket has maintained its deep roots in the powersports industry while expanding to service the Domestic Automotive, Sport Compact, V-twin, Marine, Diesel, Agricultural, Industrial and Stationary Power markets. Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 85,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Holds Off Kyle Larson for Waynesfield Speedweek Victory,
Second Consecutive Speedweek Win at Waynesfield Raceway Park

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (June 18, 2016) – For a second consecutive season, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild scored an Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory at Waynesfield Raceway Park, this time holding off pole sitter and Ohio Sprint Speedweek opening night winner Kyle Larson during a hard fought battle in traffic. Haudenschild, who started third on the Arctic Cat All Star feature grid, survived an epic three car battle during the late stages of the 35-lap main event, keeping Larson and the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer in his rearview mirror. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory increased Haudenschild’s season total to three, also bumping his career win total with the series to nine.

“That was really intense,” explained Sheldon Haudenschild in victory lane. “Especially knowing that Kyle Larson was right behind me, that made it really intense. You get to lapped cars so fast here and it really makes it hard to figure out where to go. Those guys are racing for positions, also, sometimes three and four wide right in front of you. Racing in traffic actually allowed Kyle (Larson) to get underneath me at one point. Luckily, I was able to slide back underneath him in three and four and make it stick. I didn’t see him much after that. That was a lot of fun.”

The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild led the first five circuits at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Saturday evening, eventually losing the lead to NASCAR Sprint Cup series regular Kyle Larson on the bottom side of the speedway on lap six. Sheldon Haudenschild made his first bid for the top spot on laps 12 and 13, officially leading lap 13, driving by Larson in traffic. The pair dueled nearly nose to tail for the next six circuits before the main event’s first caution appeared on lap 20. Caution flags appeared once again on lap 21, disrupting the feature field for the second and final time of the evening.

Green flag conditions returned for good with Sheldon Haudenschild back on the point. The last 14 laps proved to be more than challenging for the pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/No. 93, pressured on several occasions by Kyle Larson and Tim Shaffer, all while attempting to negotiate heavy traffic. Despite the pressure, Haudenschild prevailed, keeping the point position despite multiple slide job attempts by Kyle Larson and challenges by Tim Shaffer. Even after making accidental contact with Tim Shaffer during the closing circuits, Larson would hang on to finish in the runner-up position, followed by the “Steel City Outlaw.”

“I just can’t thank my guys enough for their hard work,” said Sheldon Haudenschild. “They work their tails off to keep everything in shape and ready to go. I owe this all to them. Tonight was a lot of fun. Hopefully we can keep this going tomorrow night at Millstream.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue with round three on Sunday evening, June 19, at the Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. The Randy and Lisa Hammer promoted half-mile did not host an Ohio Sprint Speedweek program last season, but did host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on two separate occasions in 2015, one during the month of July and one in September. Cody Darrah and Dale Blaney were the victors, each scoring $5,000 victories.

Millstream Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, June 19. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 4:45, followed by Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions hot laps at 5:30. Racing is scheduled to hit the half-mile at 6:30. Those seeking additional information should visit Millstream Speedway live on the Web at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results - Waynesfield Raceway Park - Saturday, June 18, 2016:

Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #2

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 Entries

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Tim Shaffer - 10.534 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 10.438 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Kyle Larson

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dean Jacobs

Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Byron Reed

JE Pistons Dash: Kyle Larson

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Cale Thomas (+10)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Travis Philo

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Dean Jacobs

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cap Henry

(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 10.438; 2.57-Kyle Larson, 10.500; 3.71-Jamie Veal, 10.575; 4.11K-Kraig Kinser, 10.617; 5.49-Tim Shaffer, 10.658; 6.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 10.667; 7.35-Stuart Brubaker, 10.681; 8.38-DJ Foos, 10.691; 9.48-Danny Dietrich, 10.697; 10.4-Kasey Kahne, 10.703; 11.40-Caleb Helms, 10.737; 12.O7-Jacob Wilson, 10.750; 13.70-Danny Holtgraver, 10.753; 14.73-Chris Andrews, 10.794; 15.57X-Andrew Palker, 10.828; 16.16M-Danny Mumaw, 10.855; 17.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 10.858; 18.97-Dean Jacobs, 10.859; 19.22-Cole Duncan, 10.876; 20.81-Lee Jacobs, 10.885; 21.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10.886; 22.5-Byron Reed, 10.909; 23.8-Bryan Sebetto, 10.918; 24.4K-Kody Kinser, 10.947; 25.49D-Shawn Dancer, 10.959; 26.11N-Randy Hannagan, 10.970; 27.60-Kory Crabtree, 10.978; 28.91-Cale Thomas, 10.991; 29.10H-Chad Kemenah, 10.996; 30.8M-TJ Michael, 11.009; 31.33M-Caleb Griffith, 11.059; 32.21-Cap Henry, 11.069; 33.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 11.133; 34.46AU-Stuart Williams, 11.136; 35.12-Daniel Harding, 11.177; 36.5M-Max Stambaugh, 11.202; 37.25AU-Jack Lee, 11.212; 38.5T-Travis Philo, 11.229; 39.49H-Bradley Howard, 11.319; 40.59J-Kirk Jeffries, 11.324; 41.4S-Danny Smith, 11.341; 42.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 11.549; 43.46-Michael Bauer, 11.715; 44.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 11.901; 45.27-Cody Gallogly, 12.419; 46.96AU-Bruce White, 12.811; 47.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 99.720;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 57-Kyle Larson[4] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 3. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 4. 38-DJ Foos[2] ; 5. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[7] ; 6. 4K-Kody Kinser[8] ; 7. 73-Chris Andrews[6] ; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree[9] ; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson[5] ; 10. 46AU-Stuart Williams[10] ; 11. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 12. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[12]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 71-Jamie Veal[3] ; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 5. 4-Kasey Kahne[5] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 7. 49D-Shawn Dancer[8] ; 8. 12-Daniel Harding[9] ; 9. 5M-Max Stambaugh[10] ; 10. 25AU-Jack Lee[11] ; 11. AUS96-Andy Caruana[12] ; 12. 16M-Danny Mumaw[6]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 5. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 6. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[8] ; 7. 4S-Danny Smith[10] ; 8. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 9. 46-Michael Bauer[12] ; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[1] ; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich[3] ; 12. 33M-Caleb Griffith[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 5-Byron Reed[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[8] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 7. 8-Bryan Sebetto[5] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 9. 96AU-Bruce White[10] ; 10. 27-Cody Gallogly[9]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 57-Kyle Larson[1] ; 2. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 7. 71-Jamie Veal[5] ; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 12-Daniel Harding[2] ; 2. 46AU-Stuart Williams[1] ; 3. 25AU-Jack Lee[4] ; 4. 4S-Danny Smith[7] ; 5. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[8] ; 6. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[6] ; 7. 46-Michael Bauer[9] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[5] ; 9. 96AU-Bruce White[12] ; 10. AUS96-Andy Caruana[10] ; 11. 5M-Max Stambaugh[3] ; 12. 27-Cody Gallogly[11] ; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[13]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[2] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. O7-Jacob Wilson[3] ; 5. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[14] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[12] ; 7. 16M-Danny Mumaw[7] ; 8. 73-Chris Andrews[5] ; 9. 12-Daniel Harding[15] ; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 11. 33M-Caleb Griffith[13] ; 12. 22-Cole Duncan[8] ; 13. 8-Bryan Sebetto[9] ; 14. 4K-Kody Kinser[10] ; 15. 49D-Shawn Dancer[11] ; 16. 46AU-Stuart Williams[16]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[1] ; 3. 49-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[12] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[11] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 7. 11N-Randy Hannagan[16] ; 8. 71-Jamie Veal[7] ; 9. 91-Cale Thomas[19] ; 10. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[14] ; 12. 5-Byron Reed[10] ; 13. 4-Kasey Kahne[18] ; 14. 1-Dale Blaney[21] ; 15. 21-Cap Henry[20] ; 16. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8] ; 17. 8M-TJ Michael[15] ; 18. 38-DJ Foos[13] ; 19. 70-Danny Holtgraver[23] ; 20. 48-Danny Dietrich[22] ; 21. O7-Jacob Wilson[24] ; 22. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 23. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[17] ; 24. 60-Kory Crabtree[25] ; 25. 40-Caleb Helms[5]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/18/2016):

1. Kyle Larson: 296

2. Chad Kemenah: 286

3. Cale Thomas: 274

4. Byron Reed: 272

5. Sheldon Haudenschild: 266

6. Lee Jacobs: 260

7. Travis Philo: 260

8. Dale Blaney: 258

9. Dean Jacobs: 258

10. Stuart Brubaker: 256

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/18/2016):

1. Dale Blaney: 1778

2. Chad Kemenah: 1752

3. Sheldon Haudenschild: 1648

4. Cap Henry: 1602

5. T.J. Michael: 1578

6. Lee Jacobs: 1560

7. Danny Holtgraver: 1558

8. Kraig Kinser: 1498

9. Caleb Helms: 1480

10. Andrew Palker: 1376

About Cometic Gasket:

Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket has maintained its deep roots in the powersports industry while expanding to service the Domestic Automotive, Sport Compact, V-twin, Marine, Diesel, Agricultural, Industrial and Stationary Power markets. Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 85,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Kyle Larson Opens Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with Win at Attica Raceway Park,
Ohio Sprint Speedweek Continues Saturday at Waynesfield Raceway Park

ATTICA, Ohio (June 17, 2016) - For the first time in his career, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular Kyle Larson visited Attica Raceway Park, returning to his sprint car roots for the first round of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Larson, who is certainly no stranger to Arctic Cat All Star competition, proved to the standing-room only crowd that visiting a facility for the first time creates no distraction, capturing the Ohio Sprint Speedweek opener for a $5,000 payday. The Elk Grove, California, native took command of the 40-lap feature program on lap five and never looked back, leading Byron Reed and Chad Kemenah to the final checkers.

“This is a really great race track that has a lot of great racing. I know it had to be exciting for the fans,” Kyle Larson said. “I know the crowd had to enjoy the racing that was going on toward the middle and the back of the pack. They were really racing hard in front of me, two and three wide at times. Once the track cleaned off, we really started to find some grip. I just had to stay cautious at first, but I was able to get the lead early enough and kind of set my own pace. Paul Silva did a really great job with this race car. He’s only been here a few times, but I’ve never been here. For us to put it in victory lane is really special.”

Kyle Larson started fourth on the main event grid, taking command officially during a lap five restart over early leader Byron Reed. “Young Money” made the winning move on the bottom of turn two, capitalizing when Reed slipped up the race track just after the restart. Larson pulled even with Reed down the backstretch, ultimately setting up a successful slide job attempt in turn three.

Despite encountering traffic on several occasions, even making contact with a car during an attempt to put the driver a lap down, Larson kept his position at the front of the field and drove forward. The Arctic Cat All Star victory was the third of his career.

“We got a lot better start than what I thought we would,” explained Kyle Larson. “We had that restart, Byron (Reed) slipped up off of the bottom just a little bit and spun his tires. That allowed me to get a big run down the backstretch and slide him. >From that point on, I just had to make sure I hit my marks every corner. The bottom was really starting to get narrow.”

“I’ve never raced here before, but always wanted the chance to,” explained Kyle Larson in victory lane. “It’s pretty cool to get to victory lane.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue on Saturday evening, June 18, at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio. Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild earned the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory at Waynesfield in 2015. Haudenschild held off Aussie invader and pole sitter James McFadden for the $5,000 top prize, followed by Tim Shaffer, Randy Hannagan, and Steve Kinser.

Pit gates are scheduled to swing open at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:45, followed by warm ups at 6. Racing is scheduled to hit the highbanks at 7 o’clock, sharp. Those seeking additional information regarding round two of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Waynesfield Raceway Park should visit Waynesfield on the Web at www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Attica Raceway Park - Friday, June 17, 2016
Event: Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night #1
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 47 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Kyle Larson - 12.842 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 12.525 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Lee Jacobs
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Stuart Brubaker
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Danny Holtgraver
JE Pistons Dash: Caleb Helms
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kyle Larson
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Dale Blaney (+9)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dale Blaney (7th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Cap Henry
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Travis Philo
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.49-Tim Shaffer, 12.525; 2.40-Caleb Helms, 12.532; 3.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.569; 4.57-Kyle Larson, 12.687; 5.4-Kasey Kahne, 12.746; 6.22-Cole Duncan, 12.753; 7.73-Chris Andrews, 12.774; 8.60K-Jody Keegan, 12.798; 9.9-Jordan Ryan, 12.927; 10.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.932; 11.33M-Caleb Griffith, 12.960; 12.71-Jamie Veal, 12.988; 13.91-Cale Thomas, 13.011; 14.21-Cap Henry, 13.028; 15.16-Stuart Brubaker, 13.028; 16.41X-Dominic Scelzi, 13.069; 17.5-Byron Reed, 13.076; 18.1-Dale Blaney, 13.100; 19.3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.127; 20.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.130; 21.45L-Brian Lay, 13.137; 22.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.143; 23.8M-TJ Michael, 13.240; 24.O7-Jacob Wilson, 13.250; 25.8-Bryan Sebetto, 13.257; 26.7C-Taylor Ferns, 13.272; 27.38-DJ Foos, 13.342; 28.16M-Danny Mumaw, 13.355; 29.12-Daniel Harding, 13.399; 30.46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.489; 31.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.602; 32.5T-Travis Philo, 13.607; 33.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.620; 34.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 13.639; 35.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.645; 36.68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.744; 37.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.952; 38.8J-Jess Stiger, 14.186; 39.11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.188; 40.51-Roger Campbell, 14.420; 41.7-Joe Swanson, 14.512; 42.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 14.707; 43.59-Jac Haudenschild, 14.912; 44.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.935; 45.AUS96-Andy Caruana, 15.099; 46.96AU-Bruce White, 15.402; 47.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 99.420;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[1] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 5. 71-Jamie Veal[7] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 7. 38-DJ Foos[11] ; 8. O7-Jacob Wilson[9] ; 9. 7C-Taylor Ferns[10] ; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw[12] ; 11. 60K-Jody Keegan[5]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)
1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 2. 91-Cale Thomas[2] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 4. 4-Kasey Kahne[4] ; 5. 8-Bryan Sebetto[9] ; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs[6] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 8. 45L-Brian Lay[7] ; 9. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[5] ; 10. 46AU-Stuart Williams[10] ; 11. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 12. 96AU-Bruce White[12]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)
1. 16-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 3. 33M-Caleb Griffith[2] ; 4. 57-Kyle Larson[4] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[7] ; 6. 12-Daniel Harding[6] ; 7. 59-Jac Haudenschild[10] ; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger[8] ; 9. 51-Roger Campbell[9] ; 10. AUS96-Andy Caruana[11] ; 11. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[12] ; 12. 73-Chris Andrews[3]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)
1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 2. 97-Dean Jacobs[3] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6] ; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[10] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 11. 7-Joe Swanson[9]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)
1. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[1] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 57-Kyle Larson[3] ; 5. 16-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 6. 91-Cale Thomas[8] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 8. 49-Tim Shaffer[7]

C-Main 1 (10 Laps)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 2. 68G-Tyler Gunn[1] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 4. 59-Jac Haudenschild[8] ; 5. 7-Joe Swanson[6] ; 6. 8J-Jess Stiger[3] ; 7. 51-Roger Campbell[5] ; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[7] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[9] ; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[12] ; 11. AUS96-Andy Caruana[10] ; 12. 96AU-Bruce White[11] ; 13. 9-Jordan Ryan[13]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 73-Chris Andrews[1] ; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs[4] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 5. 60K-Jody Keegan[2] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[13] ; 7. 41X-Dominic Scelzi[3] ; 8. 16M-Danny Mumaw[11] ; 9. O7-Jacob Wilson[8] ; 10. 68G-Tyler Gunn[16] ; 11. 12-Daniel Harding[12] ; 12. 7C-Taylor Ferns[9] ; 13. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[14] ; 14. 45L-Brian Lay[5] ; 15. 38-DJ Foos[10] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[15]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)
1. 57-Kyle Larson[4] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 4. 91-Cale Thomas[6] ; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[11] ; 6. 16-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[16] ; 8. 33M-Caleb Griffith[13] ; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 10. 21-Cap Henry[12] ; 11. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 13. 3J-Trey Jacobs[22] ; 14. 71-Jamie Veal[19] ; 15. 5T-Travis Philo[14] ; 16. 11K-Kraig Kinser[25] ; 17. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[23] ; 18. 8M-TJ Michael[24] ; 19. 60-Kory Crabtree[20] ; 20. 4-Kasey Kahne[17] ; 21. 70-Danny Holtgraver[10] ; 22. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[15] ; 23. 73-Chris Andrews[21] ; 24. 8-Bryan Sebetto[18] ; 25. 49-Tim Shaffer[8] ; 26. 57X-Andrew Palker[26]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Standings (6/17/2016):

Kyle Larson: 150

Byron Reed: 146

Chad Kemenah: 144

Cale Thomas: 142

Cole Duncan: 140

Stuart Brubaker: 138

Dale Blaney: 136

Caleb Griffith: 134

Lee Jacobs: 132

Cap Henry: 130

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/17/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1656

Chad Kemenah: 1610

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1498

Cap Henry: 1482

T.J. Michael: 1462

Danny Holtgraver: 1446

Lee Jacobs: 1432

Caleb Helms: 1378

Kraig Kinser: 1360

Andrew Palker: 1296

 

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Begins Friday at Attica Raceway Park

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 15, 2016) - The 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will officially kick off on Friday night, June 17, at Attica Raceway Park, launching one of the most grueling, yet prestigious traditions in open wheel racing. The eight race campaign across Ohio will feature competition at eight different dirt ovals, all contested during a nine day period between June 17 and June 25. The first seven Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs will award $5,000, capped off with a $10,000 top prize during the speedweek finale at Eldora Speedway. As an added bonus, a $3,000 point fund will also be awarded to the top-ten finishers in Ohio Sprint Speedweek points. The overall champion will earn $1,000.

After launching on Friday evening, June 17, at Attica Raceway Park, Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will continue with visits to Waynesfield Raceway Park (6/18), Millstream Speedway (6/19), Wayne County Speedway (6/20), Sharon Speedway (6/21), Atomic Speedway (6/22), Limaland Motorsports Park (6/24) and Eldora Speedway (6/25). Each event will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, complete with time trials, heat races, and main event.

Six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Dale Blaney will lead the Arctic Cat All Star charge into Ohio Sprint Speedweek as the current Arctic Cat All Star point leader. The Hartford, Ohio, native will seek an unprecedented sixth Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship in 2016, his second in three years.

Including the 2015 speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park, Dale Blaney scored victories during three of the seven contested Ohio Sprint Speedweek dates in 2015, the most of any competitor. Blaney would end his week second in the speedweek standings, just 26 points shy of a second consecutive title.

Greg Wilson of Benton Ridge, Ohio, now a full-time traveler with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, is the defending Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion. Wilson earned two victories during his 2015 campaign, one at Eldora Speedway and one at Fremont Speedway.

Wooster, Ohio, native Sheldon Haudenschild is also a defending Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket main event winner, scoring two victories on a back-to-back basis in 2015, one of which his first victory of the season. Haudenschild scored consecutive Ohio Sprint Speedweek victories at Wayne County Speedway and Sharon Speedway, ending his week third in the final speedweek title chase.

“We had a great speedweek run last year. It was the turning point of our season, for sure,” explained Sheldon Haudenschild. “The two wins put us in a great position for the week, but we had a DNF, so that ended up being our biggest set back. If it wasn’t for the DNF, I think we would have had a shot at winning the speedweek title. Our goal this year is to basically pick up right where we left off. We want to put ourselves in top-ten starting positions every night and work toward podium finishes. If we keep doing what we’ve been doing, the wins will come.”

Haudenschild will enter Ohio Sprint Speedweek currently third in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point standings, 84 markers behind former series champion Chad Kemenah.

“Bonzai, Zach (Ames) and I really started to click about this time last year. It was the first time Bonzai and I worked together.” Haudenschild said. “We’re excited to start our second speedweek as a team.”

Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, will launch the 34th annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on Friday evening, June 17, with pit gates opening at 4:00 pm. The mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 5:30, followed by hot laps at 6:15. Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

About Cometic Gasket:
Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket has maintained its deep roots in the powersports industry while expanding to service the Domestic Automotive, Sport Compact, V-twin, Marine, Diesel, Agricultural, Industrial and Stationary Power markets. Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 85,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Blaney Claims All Star Event at Butler to Gain Momentum Entering Ohio Speedweek

Inside Line Promotions - QUINCY, Mich. (June 14, 2016) - Dale Blaney has momentum on his side entering Ohio Speedweek, which kicks off its eight Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions races in nine days this weekend.

Blaney and the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., sponsored CH Motorsports team captured an All Star event last Saturday at Butler Speedway. The win was Blaney's fifth at the track, which leads the series.

The night began with Blaney timing in third quickest in qualifying before placing fourth in a heat race. That locked him into the dash redraw, where he pulled the No. 1 to start the dash on the pole.

"That set us up for the rest of the night," he said. "As long as we got into turn one ok, which we did in the dash and the feature, I was going to have to make a serious mistake to lose it."

Blaney led the distance of both the dash and the main event to score his fourth All Star win of the season and 131st of his career. It also extended his lead in the championship standings to 54 points.

Last weekend began on Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, where Blaney qualified second quickest and advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race to make the feature redraw.

"We drew a six out of 12," he said. "We just didn't take advantage of starting sixth. We tried a little different stuff than what we've been running to experiment and test a little bit. I just wasn't real good in the feature. The last half of it I stayed stagnant."

Blaney finished fourth in the main event.

He will return to action as Ohio Speedweek begins on Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, before events on Saturday at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio; Sunday at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio; Monday at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio; Tuesday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio; Wednesday (June 22) at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio; Friday (June 24) at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio; and Saturday (June 25) at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

"I feel like we've been running really good and consistent," he said. "All the race tracks we're going to I like and we've won at. I feel really good that we're going to go in and have a good car every night."

QUICK RESULTS -

June 10 - Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio - Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 4 (6).

June 11 - Butler Speedway in Quincy, Mich. - Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 4 (3); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).

SEASON STATS -

29 races, 5 wins, 18 top fives, 26 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 27 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio; Saturday at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio; Sunday at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio; Monday at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio; Tuesday at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio; Wednesday (June 22) at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio; Friday (June 24) at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio; and Saturday (June 25) at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, for the Ohio Speedweek with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

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By Brian Liskai

 

ATTICA, Ohio Attica Raceway Park will kick off the 34th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek Presented by Cometic Gasket on Friday, June 17. ARP will be the first of eight race nights at eight different Ohio tracks all over the course of nine days.

 

Friday’s speedweek opener will mark the 111th visit of Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car series at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant. The All Stars have competed at ARP twice in 2016 with six time series champion Dale Blaney winning both events. Blaney, who has 25 career wins at Attica of which 18 have been All Star events, is coming off a series win this past Saturday at Butler Battlegrounds Speedway. It was his 131st career All Star victory. He also scored the speedweek win at Attica in 2004, 2007 and 2015.

 

Blaney and All Star competitors Chad Kemenah (21 career wins at ARP), Sheldon Haudenschild (2 career wins at ARP), Danny Holtgraver (3 career wins at ARP), Cap Henry (4 career wins at ARP), TJ Michael, Lee Jacobs (4 career ARP wins), Caleb Helms, Kraig Kinser and Andrew Palker (1 career ARP win) will have their hands full with the tough Attica weekly stars. Seven time track champion Byron Reed scored his first win of the season this past Friday and now has 32 career ARP victories. Former track champions Caleb Griffith and Chris Andrews have also posted victories in 2016. Throw in Brian Lay who owns two career victories at Attica and recorded a second place run Friday, Travis Philo (2 career ARP wins), Jordan Ryan, Jody Keegan, Stuart Brubaker (4 career ARP wins), DJ Foos, Tyler Gunn and regional competitors and it will be an entertaining battle.

 

Gates for Kistler Engines/Ohio CAT Night will open at 4 p.m. with racing at 7:45 p.m. Adult general admission tickets are $22; senior citizens $20; teens (ages 11-15) $10; kids 10 and under free; and pit passes are $35.

 

Also racing will be the Summit Equipment UMP Late Models in a complete program and the make-up B-main and A-main from the May 20 rain out.

 

There is plenty of camping area available with limited areas with electric.

 

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com

 

Ohio Sprint Speedweek History at Attica Raceway Park

Year

Winner

1990

Sammy Swindell

1991

Sammy Swindell

1992

Terry Shephard

1993

Gary Wright

1994

Frank Kerr

1995

Mark Keegan

1996

Frank Kerr

1997

Joey Saldana

1998

Dean Jacobs

1999

Kenny Jacobs

2000

Jeff Shepard

2001

Byron Reed

2002

Greg Wilson

2003

Chad Kemenah

2004

Dale Blaney

2005

Greg Wilson

2006

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

2007

Dale Blaney

2008

Rain

2009

Rain

2010

Byron Reed

2011

Tim Shaffer

2012

Danny Holtgraver

2013

Chris Andrews

2014

Rain

2015

Dale Blaney

 

 

 

 

Dale Blaney Goes Wire-to-Wire at the “Battlegrounds” for Fourth All Star Win of the Season,
Ohio Sprint Speedweek begins Friday at Attica Raceway Park

BUTLER, Michigan (June 11, 2016) - For the fourth time in 2016, the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney earned a trip to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, this time at the Butler “Battlegrounds” Speedway in Quincy, Michigan on Saturday night, June 11.

After starting from the pole position, Blaney led the entire distance, surviving two green-white-checkered restarts and a late race takeover attempt by Sheldon Haudenschild to clinch the $5,000 winner’s share. The victory was Blaney’s fifth during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition at Butler Speedway, raising his Arctic Cat All Star career win total to a staggering 131.

“It never gets old standing up here. I owe it all to this race team,” said Dale Blaney, driver of the Big Game Treestands/GoMuddy.com/CH Motorsports/No. 1. “I put myself in a good position all night with my qualifying time. The track was a little tricky at times, so having the opportunity to start up front really worked in our favor. We’ll take this one and move forward. Hopefully we can keep things going in the right direction Friday when we start speedweek.”

Sheldon Haudenschild, who started third on the feature grid, made an aggressive attempt to take over the top spot during the first of two green-white-checkered restarts on lap 24, but would fail to succeed. The Wooster, Ohio, native slipped over the edge of the racing groove, ultimately bringing out the caution. The next green-white-checkered attempt would go according to plan with Blaney taking the double checkers over fellow front row starter Kraig Kinser, followed by a fourth starting Chad Kemenah.

“I had a feeling somebody was going to attempt to slide hard under me if I left room,” explained Dale Blaney. “I didn’t get a real good restart off of four during that first green-white-checkered restart. I saw Sheldon get below me going into one, so I knew I had to drive back down underneath him and hope to get a little bit of bite. He kinda got up too high and opened the door back up for me. Regardless, it was a pretty exciting finish. I think we have something really positive going with this team just in time for Ohio Sprint Speedweek.”

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors will continue their 2016 campaign on Friday night, June 17, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The opening night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will headline action at the Attica highbanks, the first of eight race nights at eight different Ohio ovals, all over the course of nine days.

In addition to Attica Raceway Park, Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will feature Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition at Waynesfield Raceway Park, Millstream Speedway, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park and Eldora Speedway. The speedweek finale at the World’s Greatest Dirt Track in Rossburg, Ohio, will award $10,000.

Attica Raceway Park will open gates at 4:00 pm on Friday night, June 17. Racing is scheduled to hit the speedway at 7:45, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Butler Speedway - Saturday, June 11, 2016
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 25 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 13.078 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Helms - 12.756 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: T.J. Michael
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Holtgraver
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cap Henry
JE Pistons Dash: Dale Blaney
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Lee Jacobs
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Kyle Locke (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.40-Caleb Helms, 12.756; 2.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.761; 3.1-Dale Blaney, 12.789; 4.70-Danny Holtgraver, 12.831; 5.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.065; 6.5QB-Quentin Blonde, 13.170; 7.25M-Ken Mackey, 13.478; 8.11R-Chase Ridenour, 13.479; 9.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.540; 10.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.557; 11.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.583; 12.21-Cap Henry, 13.680; 13.8M-TJ Michael, 13.737; 14.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.777; 15.19-Joe Kubiniec, 13.786; 16.27-Shelby Bilton, 13.912; 17.51-Roger Campbell, 13.970; 18.27K-Ben Rutan, 14.031; 19.3-Kyle Locke, 14.189; 20.20A-Andy Chehowski, 14.194; 21.95-Hunter Mackison, 14.372; 22.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.545; 23.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.697; 24.12-Mikel Baker, 14.699; 25.1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.410;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 2. 60-Kory Crabtree[2] ; 3. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[3] ; 4. 19-Joe Kubiniec[5] ; 5. 20A-Andy Chehowski[6] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 9. 1080-Jordan Mackison[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 27-Shelby Bilton[6] ; 6. 11R-Chase Ridenour[5] ; 7. 51-Roger Campbell[7] ; 8. 27K-Ben Rutan[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 25M-Ken Mackey[4] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 3-Kyle Locke[6] ; 7. 12-Mikel Baker[8] ; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[3] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[8]

B-Main 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 51-Roger Campbell[1] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 3. 27K-Ben Rutan[2] ; 4. 95-Hunter Mackison[3] ; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard[5] ; 6. 1080-Jordan Mackison[7] ; 7. 12-Mikel Baker[6]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[10] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[16] ; 8. 25M-Ken Mackey[11] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 10. 11R-Chase Ridenour[17] ; 11. 3-Kyle Locke[18] ; 12. 19-Joe Kubiniec[12] ; 13. 27K-Ben Rutan[21] ; 14. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker[20] ; 16. 21-Cap Henry[9] ; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard[23] ; 18. 95-Hunter Mackison[22] ; 19. 1080-Jordan Mackison[24] ; 20. 27-Shelby Bilton[15] ; 21. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[5] ; 22. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[13] ; 23. 20A-Andy Chehowski[14] ; 24. 51-Roger Campbell[19]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/11/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1520

Chad Kemenah: 1466

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1382

Cap Henry: 1352

T.J. Michael: 1348

Danny Holtgraver: 1338

Lee Jacobs: 1300

Caleb Helms: 1252

Kraig Kinser: 1242

Andrew Palker: 1194

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Tony Stewart Announces the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway headlining Arctic Cat All Star swing through Michigan during Independence Day Weekend
Stewart Autograph Session - Tickets now available online

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 9, 2016) - Independence Day weekend will be action packed for Arctic Cat All Star competitors in 2016, as the series prepares to invade areas of southern Michigan for back-to-back, $5,000-to-win events on Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3. The competitive following of Arctic Cat All Stars, as well as a highly anticipated regional turnout, will battle in Michigan during their weekend tour of the Great Lakes State, giving race fans something extra special to look forward to during their holiday weekend.

Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan, will officially activate Independence Day weekend for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday night, July 2. The Great Lakes Super Sprints and MTS non-wing sprint cars will also be on the card at Hartford.

Tony Stewart presents the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa will highlight Independence Day weekend on Sunday night, July 3, featuring a complete program for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, as well as a full fireworks display to cap off the evening’s program. Tony Stewart, former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, will join in on the Dirty 30 festivities and participate in a pre-race gathering with only a select number of fans gaining access. The first 100 people to buy Dirty 30 tickets online, reserved or general admission, before the day of the event will have the opportunity to meet Tony Stewart and participate in a pre-race autograph session on the speedway grounds. Set times and other details will be announced soon.

“I’d like to be able to get to both tracks in Michigan, but I’ll be in Daytona on Saturday night in my Cup car,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Stars. “I’m looking forward to getting to I-96 on July 3rd for the Dirty 30 and to meet some fans and sign some autographs. We are expecting a nice car count for the entire weekend. Mother Nature owes us so we are expecting the sun to be shining.”

As an added bonus for area race fans, the UMP Late Models will also be on the Dirty 30 agenda at I-96 Speedway, racing for a top prize equaling $1,000.

Hartford Speedway pit gates will open at noon and main gates will open tentatively at 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 2. General admission tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $25 and pit passes will be $30.

I-96 Speedway pit gates and main gates will open at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 3. Adult reserved seat tickets can be purchased online, and on the day of the event, for $28. Reserved seats for children 12 years and younger will be $10. Adult general admission tickets online, and on the day of the event, will be $25, with children 12 years and younger gaining general admission access for free. Pit passes will be $30.

Monday, July 4,, will serve as a rain date for the Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway.

Online tickets are available for the Dirty 30 event at I-96 Speedway now: http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1474

Fans should stay tuned for further details online at www.allstarsprint.com, as well as at www.i96speedway.com and www.hartfordspeedway.net. More information will be released in the coming weeks.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

34th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Ignites June 17 at Attica, $3,000 point fund will add hype to All Star tradition

INDIANAPOLIS (June 8, 2016) - In less than ten days, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will begin an annual tradition that transforms the state of Ohio into an open wheel Mecca. Joined by many of the country’s top-talented sprint car teams, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will crisscross the Buckeye State for nine days, entering eight events at eight different dirt ovals, all chasing the chance to be the week’s top performer and be crowned overall champion. The 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will ignite June 17.

For a second straight year, Cometic Gasket will join the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions organization as the presenting sponsor of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Their support and dedication has allowed Ohio Sprint Speedweek to flourish, fueling the experience for not only the drivers and race teams, but also the fans.

“Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket is an incredible showcase of some of the best Sprint Car Racing the country has to offer,” said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO of Cometic Gasket. “Cometic has deep roots in the automotive performance industry and 410 winged sprint cars have always been an important part of our business. As an Ohio company with a proud racing heritage, Cometic is thrilled to sponsor Ohio Sprint Speedweek for the second year in a row and support the drivers, teams and officials who work so hard to put on great show for race fans all over Ohio.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will come to life on Friday night, June 17, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica. The Attica visit will be the third of the season by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, as well as the first of three straight Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs in the northwest sector of Ohio. Action will continue on Saturday night, June 18, at Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, followed by a Sunday night visit to the Millstream Speedway in Findlay on June 19.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville will host the fourth round of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Monday evening, June 20. Like Attica Raceway Park, the Orrville visit will be the third of the season by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, kicking-off a pair of Ohio Sprint Speedweek programs on the eastern edge of the Buckeye State. Sharon Speedway in Hartford will host their share of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Tuesday night, June 21.

Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe will welcome Ohio Sprint Speedweek competitors on Wednesday evening, June 22. The visit to southern Ohio will be followed by an off date on Thursday, June 23. If needed, the off date will be used as a “rain date” for any of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek events cancelled earlier in the week.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors will experience complete opposites during their last two days of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign. The high-banked quarter-mile at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima will host competition on Friday night, June 24, followed by the $10,000-to-win, Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale on Saturday, June 25, on the legendary half-mile at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg. If needed, Sunday, June 26, will be used as a rain date for the Eldora Speedway finale.

In addition, a $3,000 point fund will be awarded at the conclusion of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, spread amongst the top-ten finishers in Ohio Sprint Speedweek points.

“This is the week we’ve all been waiting for,” explained Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “This is perhaps the most exciting tradition in all of sprint car racing. It’s a grueling week comprised of intense travel and fierce competition that our racers live for each and every June. We are all very excited to get started.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Previous Champions: 2015 - Greg Wilson 2014 – Dale Blaney 2013 – Tim Shaffer 2012 – Stevie Smith 2011 – Tim Shaffer 2010 – David Gravel 2009 – Stevie Smith 2008 – Randy Hannagan 2007 – Shane Stewart 2006 – Dale Blaney 2005 – Kelly Kinser 2004 – Dale Blaney 2003 – Dale Blaney 2002 – Chad Kemenah 2001 – Dean Jacobs 2000 – Kenny Jacobs 1999 – Joey Saldana 1998 – Frankie Kerr 1997 – Joey Saldana 1996 – Frankie Kerr 1995 – Dale Blaney 1994 – Frankie Kerr 1993 – Frankie Kerr 1992 – Kevin Huntley 1991 – Sammy Swindell 1990 – Sammy Swindell 1989 – Dave Blaney 1988 – Jimmy Sills 1987 – Keith Kauffman 1986 – Bobby Allen 1985 – Jack Hewitt 1984 – Steve Kinser 1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr.

About Cometic Gasket: Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket has maintained its deep roots in the powersports industry while expanding to service the Domestic Automotive, Sport Compact, V-twin, Marine, Diesel, Agricultural, Industrial and Stationary Power markets. Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 85,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info: Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Michigan Road Trip Next for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions,
First of three Michigan appearances ignites June 11

INDIANAPOLIS (June 7, 2016) - For the first time in 2016, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade areas of southern Michigan, ready to wage war on the highbanks of Butler “Battlegrounds” Speedway near Quincy, Michigan, on Saturday night, June 11. It will be the first and only Butler Speedway appearance by the Arctic Cat All Stars this season, a tradition dating back to 1983, with 27 appearances to date. Caleb Griffith is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star victor at the “Battlegrounds,” capturing the $5,000 payday on August 22, 2015.

The lone Butler Speedway appearance will be the first of three Michigan visits for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016. “America’s Series” will return to the Great Lakes State during Independence Day weekend with scheduled visits to Hartford Speedway and I-96 Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, highlighted with the Inaugural Dirty 30 at I-96 Speedway presented by Tony Stewart.

With Mother Nature washing away two of the most recent programs on the 2016 schedule, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will enter Butler’s pit gates on the tail end of an unexpected slump in their season. Wet weather washed away action at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, June 4, as well as action at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Sunday, June 5, leaving Arctic Cat All Star travelers raceless since May 28. Rico Abreu is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star winner, capturing $5,000 at Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio.

“It gets frustrating when weather keeps you from racing, but we’ll deal with it and move on,” explained current Arctic Cat All Star point leader Dale Blaney. “Hopefully our trip to Michigan kicks off a clearer stretch of schedule. It’s always nice to get back to Michigan. Butler Speedway is a unique track and usually stays pretty exciting for the fans. We’ve been successful there throughout the years so it’s hard not to be ready to get back there.”

Dale Blaney, the defending series champion, is the all-time leading Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions winner at Butler Speedway, capturing four main event victories between 2005 and 2014.

Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan, will open pit gates at 4:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, June 11. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at the Arctic Cat All Star command center at 5:30, followed by warm ups at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit Butler Speedway live on the web at www.butlerspeedway.net.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/7/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1370

Chad Kemenah: 1322

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1260

Cap Henry: 1234

T.J. Michael: 1210

Danny Holtgraver: 1196

Lee Jacobs: 1164

Caleb Helms: 1112

Kraig Kinser: 1096

Andrew Palker: 1074

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Weekend Washout: Arctic Cat All Stars Lose to Mother Nature at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway

BEDFORD, Pa. (June 5, 2016) - Heavy rains throughout the late evening on Saturday and into the early morning on Sunday has forced Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials to cancel Arctic Cat All Star action scheduled for Sunday evening, June 5. Speedway and series officials are working together to find a suitable rain date to make up the event. Further details will be released once they are determined.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign on Saturday evening, June 11, at the Butler Speedway near Quincy, Michigan. Looking further ahead, the 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will launch on Friday night, June 17, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Persistent Rain Washes Away Arctic Cat All Stars at Atomic Speedway for Third Time

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (June 4, 2016) - With wet weather invading the Chillicothe/Waverly, Ohio-area during the early evening hours, Atomic Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials were forced to cancel the June 4 racing program, a third consecutive weather disturbance at Atomic Speedway for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016. A potential rain date is being discussed. More details will be released when information is available.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign on Sunday evening, June 5, at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. It will be the second and final Bedford appearance for the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016, welcoming over 40 entries during their first visit in mid-April. Chad Kemenah, former Arctic Cat All Star champion, earned the April victory worth $5,000, followed by Greg Hodnett and Cap Henry.

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway pit gates will open at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, June 5, with a mandatory drivers meeting taking shape at 5:30. All Star hot laps will hit the racing surface at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway live on the web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Atomic and Bedford On Deck for Arctic Cat All Stars,
Kicks-off busy month for series in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan

INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2016) - The most anticipated month of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions schedule is officially underway, complete with 11 events throughout Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, headlined with the 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Before launching Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Friday, June 17, the Arctic Cat All Stars will enter three separate, $5,000-to-win events over the course of the first two weekends of June, beginning with visits to Atomic Speedway and Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will kick-off the month of June with a trip to Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday, June 4. Atomic Speedway will try a third attempt at hosting the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016, with the first two previously scheduled dates removed due to wet weather. The June 4 program will be the first of three appearances by the Arctic Cat All Stars at the Atomic highbanks in 2016. “America’s Series” will return during Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Wednesday, June 22, followed by a visit on October 21-22 for the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season finale.

Defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Dale Blaney is the most recent winner during All Star competition at Atomic Speedway, sweeping the Open Wheel Championship on July 31/August 1, 2015. The August 1 finale was worth $10,000.

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the second and final time in 2016 on Sunday, June 5. The sprawling half-mile hosted over 40 entries during the first appearance in mid-April, including all 13, full-time Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions travelers. A stout field of “Pennsylvania Posse” regulars are also expected to be on hand this Sunday evening for the Roy Moral Tribute, the last Pennsylvania visit for the Arctic Cat All Stars until Friday, July 29. Chad Kemenah earned the $5,000 winner’s share during the April Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway visit, holding off Greg Hodnett and Cap Henry at the final checkers.

Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, will open pit gates at 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, June 4. General admission gates will open at 4, with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit Atomic Speedway live on the web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 5. Hot laps will hit the racing surface beginning at 6, followed by racing at 6:30, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway live on the web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (6/1/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1370

Chad Kemenah: 1322

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1260

Cap Henry: 1234

T.J. Michael: 1210

Danny Holtgraver: 1196

Lee Jacobs: 1164

Caleb Helms: 1112

Kraig Kinser: 1096

Andrew Palker: 1074

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Rico Abreu Scores Wayne County All Star Win During First Ever Visit,
Inherits lead with three laps remaining to clinch $5,000 prize

ORRVILLE, Ohio (May 28, 2016) - For the first time in his career, Rico Abreu entered action at Wayne County Speedway, joining the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the second leg of their Memorial Day weekend swing through northern Ohio. The California native made his trip to Orrville, Ohio, worthwhile, scoring $5,000 and a third career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory in front of a near standing-room only crowd. The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney crossed under the final checkers second, followed by Andrew Palker for his second top-five finish of the season.

“Just happy to be up here in front of this great crowd,” said Rich Abreu in victory lane. “I just want to thank everyone for coming out tonight. A big thanks to Tony Stewart for allowing all of this to happen. We have busy weekend and week still ahead of us. This is a great start and we’ll try to keep this going.”

Rico Abreu, who started second on the main event grid, made his first bid for the top spot just before the halfway point of the 30-lap feature program, eventually working around pole sitter and leader Andrew Palker in traffic on lap 14. Sheldon Haudenschild and Dale Blaney also worked around Palker, creating a three-car battle for the lead.

By lap 20, traffic started to intensify, allowing Sheldon Haudenschild to apply heavy pressure on Abreu. Using the top line of the speedway, Haudenschild worked around Abreu on lap 25, setting a new pace at the front of the field. Fortunately for Abreu, Haudenschild’s wicked pace around Wayne County’s rim would only last until lap 28, when the Wooster, Ohio, native made contact with a lapped car, bringing out the main event’s first and only red flag. Haudenschild would get upside-down, but walked away unharmed. He would not return to the speedway.

Rico Abreu inherited the point position and led the final three circuits to clinch his first ever Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory at Wayne County Speedway. Dale Blaney finished second after starting third, followed by former Wayne County Speedway track champion Andrew Palker. Cole Duncan and Jac Haudenschild rounded out the top-five. The “Wild Child” started 19th, climbing 14 positions to secure his top-five finish, as well as the MSD Hard Charger Award.

“Someone told me at the beginning of the night that Sheldon (Haudenschild) was going to be the guy to beat in traffic here,” explained Abreu. “He definitely proved that. I was trying to race on all parts of the race track; just trying to find where I was comfortable. The second I knew I let the top open up, Sheldon would be right there. I think things would have got really interesting those last three laps if Sheldon wouldn’t have got crashed. Hats off to him and his guys. They’ve been fast all year.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign on Saturday evening, June 4, at the Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. It will be the third attempt by the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars to contest competition at the Atomic highbanks this season, with the first two scheduled dates postponed due to wet weather, including the intended point season opener. Defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Dale Blaney is the most recent winner during All Star action at Atomic Speedway, sweeping the Open Wheel Championship on July 31/August 1, 2015. The August 1 finale was worth $10,000.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make an appearance at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 5. It will be the second appearance of 2016, welcoming 42 cars during their first stop on Sunday, April 17. Chad Kemenah earned the $5,000 victory, holding off Greg Hodnett and Cap Henry at the final checkers.

Contingency Awards/Results - Wayne County Speedway - Saturday, May 28, 2016
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 28 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild - 14.604 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 14.593 seconds (second quick)
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: T.J. Michael
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Lee Jacobs
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brad Haudenschild
JE Pistons Dash: Andrew Palker
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney (2nd)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Jac Haudenschild (+14)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Jac Haudenschild
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Hunter Mackison (16th)
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying
1.24-Rico Abreu, 14.530; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 14.593; 3.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.606; 4.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.804; 5.97-Dean Jacobs, 14.828; 6.40-Caleb Helms, 14.830; 7.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.848; 8.70-Danny Holtgraver, 14.913; 9.9x-Rob Chaney, 14.936; 10.22-Cole Duncan, 14.937; 11.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.948; 12.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.970; 13.8M-TJ Michael, 14.994; 14.21-Cap Henry, 15.024; 15.60-Kory Crabtree, 15.225; 16.19-Joe Kubiniec, 15.266; 17.95-Hunter Mackison, 15.290; 18.1080-Jordan Mackison, 15.481; 19.7-Troy Kingan, 15.580; 20.11-Shawn Hubler, 15.600; 21.11K-Kraig Kinser, 15.747; 22.46-Michael Bauer, 15.749; 23.23-Nick Patterson, 15.789; 24.49H-Bradley Howard, 16.193; 25.33D-Tyler Dunn, 18.046; 26.16-Danny Mumaw, 99.390; 27.15H-Mitch Harble, 99.510; 28.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 99.560;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)
1. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 9x-Rob Chaney[3] ; 5. 19-Joe Kubiniec[6] ; 6. 23-Nick Patterson[9] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison[7] ; 9. 11-Shawn Hubler[8] ; 10. 33D-Tyler Dunn[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)
1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[3] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[9] ; 9. 7-Troy Kingan[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)
1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 5. 46-Michael Bauer[6] ; 6. 16-Danny Mumaw[7] ; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison[5]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)
1. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 6. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[8] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)
1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[8] ; 2. 60-Kory Crabtree[1] ; 3. 95-Hunter Mackison[2] ; 4. 1080-Jordan Mackison[3] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5] ; 6. 11-Shawn Hubler[4] ; 7. 33D-Tyler Dunn[7] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[6] ; 9. 7-Troy Kingan[10]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)
1. 24-Rico Abreu[2] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 5. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[19] ; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[11] ; 7. 9x-Rob Chaney[12] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 11. 70-Danny Holtgraver[13] ; 12. 10H-Chad Kemenah[17] ; 13. 11K-Kraig Kinser[23] ; 14. 60-Kory Crabtree[20] ; 15. 16-Danny Mumaw[18] ; 16. 95-Hunter Mackison[21] ; 17. 46-Michael Bauer[15] ; 18. 19-Joe Kubiniec[14] ; 19. 11-Shawn Hubler[24] ; 20. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 21. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[6] ; 22. 21-Cap Henry[10] ; 23. 23-Nick Patterson[16] ; 24. 1080-Jordan Mackison[22]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (5/28/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1370

Chad Kemenah: 1322

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1260

Cap Henry: 1234

T.J. Michael: 1210

Danny Holtgraver: 1196

Lee Jacobs: 1164

Caleb Helms: 1112

Kraig Kinser: 1096

Andrew Palker: 1074

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Dale Blaney Charges from Seventh to Win at Attica Raceway Park,

Makes winning pass with five laps remaining to clinch 130th career All Star win

ATTICA, Ohio (May 27, 2016) - For the second time in 2016, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney earned his place in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane at Attica Raceway Park. The six-time and defending series champion had to earn top honors the hard way, charging forward from seventh on the main event line-up, all before making the winning bid during a lap 36 restart. For Blaney, the $5,000 victory equalled 130 with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during his illustrious career, raising the Attica Raceway Park tally to 18 out of the 130. Blaney, a now three-time winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition in 2016, led the last five laps of the 40-lap main event, holding off sixth row starter Byron Reed and former series champion Chad Kemenah.

“We were really good from about lap 20 until the end...this is the first time in a long time that I’ve actually been able to say that,” said Dale Blaney in Attica Raceway Park victory lane. “This is a brand new car that we brought out tonight. This thing was almost flawless right from the start. I just can’t thank all of my guys enough for their hard work. George, Skippy, the entire group; I wouldn’t be up here without them.”

Pole sitter Broc Martin jumped out to an early advantage during the main event, controlling the top spot for the first four circuits around the bottom groove of Attica’s surface. Chad Kemenah, who started fourth on the feature grid, made a bid for the top spot with just five laps recorded and succeeded, driving around the outside of Martin to officially lead lap five of 40.

Kemenah, pilot of the Hunter Racing/No. 10H, navigated the very topside of the speedway during his campaign at the front of the field, surviving two cautions and periods of intense traffic during the first 27 circuits. While Kemenah kept control at the front of the field, the action behind him would increase. Positions two and three were juggled frequently over the course of the main event, with eventual winner Dale Blaney, who started on the inside of row four, making his first appearance in a podium position by lap 26, even after making contact with James McFadden while racing for position.

The main event’s third caution allowed Blaney to make a move for the runner-up spot, eventually driving around Cap Henry during the lap 33 restart. Meanwhile, Chad Kemenah continued to show the way, separating himself from Blaney even after the restart. Blaney would get the break he needed with just five laps remaining. A fourth and final caution appeared during lap 36, setting up a five lap shootout between the “Low Rider” and Chad Kemenah.

Green flag conditions returned with Kemenah on point and Dale Blaney in tow. Blaney followed Kemenah through turns one and turn, setting up a great run down the backstretch, ultimately allowing a slider in turns three and four to seal his winning fate. Byron Reed climbed his way to second from 12th by the final checkers, followed by Chad Kemenah, Cap Henry, and Chris Andrews.

“The guys ahead of me were kinda showing me where I needed and wanted to be,” explained Dale Blaney. “On the restarts, I was able to use the outside line to my advantage. I wasn’t exactly sure what Chad (Kemenah) was going to do during that last restart. I got a great run down the backstretch and drove it underneath him and made it stick. Feels really good to be up here. We were good all night. Haven’t had a chance to say that in a while. We’ll try again tomorrow at Wayne County.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their Memorial Day weekend swing through the “Buckeye State” on Saturday evening, May 28, at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Like Attica Raceway Park, it will be the second appearance by the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016, with local favorite and Wooster native Jac Haudenschild earning the main event win in April. It was Haudenschild’s first ever Arctic Cat All Star win at Wayne County Speedway.

Wayne County Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, May 28. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 5:30, followed by warm-ups at 6. Racing action is set to hit the speedway at 7. If needed, a rain date of Sunday, May 29, will be utilized. For more information, please visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Attica Raceway Park - Friday, May 27, 2016 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 46 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Rico Abreu - 12.822 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chris Andrews - 12.595 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Broc Martin All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Cap Henry Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Travis Philo Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: James McFadden JE Pistons Dash: Broc Martin Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Kraig Kinser (+18) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Chris Andrews Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Travis Philo Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Rob Chaney (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying 1.73-Chris Andrews, 12.595; 2.99-Brady Bacon, 12.616; 3.24-Rico Abreu, 12.659; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 12.749; 5.6M-Jac Haudenschild, 12.771; 6.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.808; 7.83M-Broc Martin, 12.822; 8.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.833; 9.87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.854; 10.70-Danny Holtgraver, 12.854; 11.9x-Rob Chaney, 12.864; 12.8-Bryan Sebetto, 12.865; 13.21-Cap Henry, 12.901; 14.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.918; 15.9R-Jordan Ryan, 12.928; 16.23-DJ Foos, 12.954; 17.09x-Carson Macedo, 13.041; 18.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.098; 19.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.119; 20.5-Byron Reed, 13.159; 21.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.217; 22.3G-James McFadden, 13.323; 23.40-Caleb Helms, 13.328; 24.60K-Jody Keegan, 13.337; 25.3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.349; 26.95-Hunter Mackison, 13.388; 27.45L-Brian Lay, 13.404; 28.5T-Travis Philo, 13.456; 29.16-Stuart Brubaker, 13.469; 30.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.481; 31.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 13.553; 32.9-Jimmy Colvin, 13.662; 33.40i-Mark Imler, 13.682; 34.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.721; 35.46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.829; 36.8J-Jess Stiger, 13.835; 37.8M-TJ Michael, 13.889; 38.68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.956; 39.7-Shawn Valenti, 13.987; 40.49H-Bradley Howard, 14.034; 41.33M-Caleb Griffith, 14.065; 42.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.137; 43.5B-Chad Blonde, 14.209; 44.19-Joe Kubiniec, 14.315; 45.25M-Ken Mackey, 14.380; 46.1080-Jordan Mackison, 99.550;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps) 1. 83M-Broc Martin[1] ; 2. 73-Chris Andrews[4] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 9x-Rob Chaney[7] ; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel[5] ; 7. 8-Bryan Sebetto[8] ; 8. 23-DJ Foos[9] ; 9. 40i-Mark Imler[12] ; 10. 95-Hunter Mackison[11] ; 11. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 12. 60K-Jody Keegan[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps) 1. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 3. 99-Brady Bacon[4] ; 4. 09x-Carson Macedo[7] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 7. 9R-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 8. 9-Jimmy Colvin[10] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 10. 60-Kory Crabtree[11] ; 11. 8J-Jess Stiger[12] ; 12. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs[2] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 16-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[6] ; 7. 5B-Chad Blonde[10] ; 8. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec[11] ; 10. 7-Shawn Valenti[7] ; 11. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps) 1. 3G-James McFadden[1] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 3. 5-Byron Reed[3] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[6] ; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn[8] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 8. 45L-Brian Lay[5] ; 9. 33M-Caleb Griffith[9] ; 10. 25M-Ken Mackey[10] ; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison[11]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps) 1. 83M-Broc Martin[1] ; 2. 99-Brady Bacon[2] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 5. 3G-James McFadden[8] ; 6. 73-Chris Andrews[3] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7]

C-Main 1 - (0 Laps) 1. 60-Kory Crabtree[1] ; 2. 46AU-Stuart Williams[2] ; 3. 8M-TJ Michael[4] ; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 5. 5B-Chad Blonde[9] ; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8] ; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger[3] ; 8. 1080-Jordan Mackison[12] ; 9. 7-Shawn Valenti[6] ; 10. 19-Joe Kubiniec[10] ; 11. 25M-Ken Mackey[11] ; 12. 33M-Caleb Griffith[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 24-Rico Abreu[1] ; 2. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel[4] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 5. 9R-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 7. 8-Bryan Sebetto[5] ; 8. 9-Jimmy Colvin[13] ; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams[16] ; 10. 23-DJ Foos[7] ; 11. 40i-Mark Imler[14] ; 12. 60-Kory Crabtree[15] ; 13. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[12] ; 14. 60K-Jody Keegan[9] ; 15. 95-Hunter Mackison[10] ; 16. 45L-Brian Lay[11]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[12] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 5. 73-Chris Andrews[6] ; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs[9] ; 7. 70-Danny Holtgraver[13] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[26] ; 9. 97-Dean Jacobs[20] ; 10. 5T-Travis Philo[10] ; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[25] ; 12. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[16] ; 13. 24-Rico Abreu[21] ; 14. 81-Lee Jacobs[24] ; 15. 9x-Rob Chaney[17] ; 16. 09x-Carson Macedo[14] ; 17. 40-Caleb Helms[11] ; 18. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[18] ; 19. 87-Aaron Reutzel[23] ; 20. 99-Brady Bacon[2] ; 21. 16-Stuart Brubaker[15] ; 22. 83M-Broc Martin[1] ; 23. 3G-James McFadden[5] ; 24. 49H-Bradley Howard[19] ; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 26. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[22]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (5/27/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1224

Chad Kemenah: 1196

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1150

Cap Henry: 1128

T.J. Michael: 1078

Danny Holtgraver: 1068

Lee Jacobs: 1030

Caleb Helms: 982

Kraig Kinser: 972

Caleb Armstrong: 946

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Ready to Return to the “Buckeye State,” Attica and Wayne County highlight Memorial Day weekend plans

INDIANAPOLIS (May 25, 2016) - For the second time in 2016, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make their presence known in northern Ohio, revisiting Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway for a pair of $5,000-to-win programs.

The Memorial Day weekend doubleheader will activate officially on Friday evening, May 27, at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, followed by an appearance at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday, May 28. Each facility carries a long history with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, hosting a combined 162 events since 1970. Dale Blaney, the all-time leading winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions with 129 victories, owns 20 feature wins between Attica and Wayne County.

“We’ve been really successful in that area of the country, so it’s always exciting to get back there,” explained Dale Blaney. “Attica and Wayne County have a lot of history. Anytime you can race your way to the front in that area says a lot about your team and how you operate. Our approach never changes and we’ll treat this weekend like any other weekend. Hopefully we can use our experience to our advantage this Friday and Saturday and work back toward the front.”

Attica Raceway Park last hosted the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars on April 15, 2016. The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney earned top honors, leading all but one lap to clinch his 17th Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory at the home of “Ohio’s Finest Racing.” Chad Kemenah finished second on April 15, followed by Lee Jacobs, Byron Reed, and Caleb Griffith.

Wayne County Speedway welcomed the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the first time in 2016 on Saturday evening, April 16. Local favorite and Wooster native Jac Haudenschild earned the victory, his first ever at the Orrville oval during Arctic Cat All Star competition. “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver finished just behind the “Wild Child,” followed by Dale Blaney, Chad Kemenah, and Cap Henry.

Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will lead the Arctic Cat All Star charge into the “Buckeye State” on Friday afternoon, holding a 22-point advantage in the current championship standings. Blaney has two victories on the season, as well as 11 top-ten finishes during his first 11 main event starts. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/CH Motorsports/No. 1 last visited victory lane with the Arctic Cat All Stars on Saturday, April 23, at Port Royal Speedway, capturing the inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic worth $5,000.

Chad Kemenah will enter the Memorial Day weekend doubleheader currently second in the Arctic Cat All Star championship chase, earning one victory, occurring at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on April 17, as well as nine top-ten finishes. Sheldon Haudenschild, a two-time winner thus far in 2016, finds himself third in the title hunt, followed by Cap Henry and Texas native T.J. Michael.

Danny Holtgraver, the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition, will enter the gates at Attica Raceway Park currently sixth in the series standings. The Pittsburgh native earned his recent victory on Saturday evening, May 21, at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, his first with the series since 2014.

As an added bonus to the upcoming weekend, a special Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions autograph session will be held at Wayne County Speedway prior to on-track events. The autograph session will take place at 4:30 behind the main grandstands.

Attica Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:30 pm on Friday afternoon, May 27. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30, followed by hot laps at 6:15. Main ticket gates will open at 4, with racing scheduled to begin at 7:45, sharp. Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway will allow pit access beginning at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, May 28. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 5:30, followed by warm-ups at 6. Racing action is set to hit the speedway at 7. If needed, a rain date of Sunday, May 29, will be utilized. For more information, please visit Wayne County Speedway live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (5/25/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1074

Chad Kemenah: 1052

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1024

Cap Henry: 986

T.J. Michael: 950

Danny Holtgraver: 932

Lee Jacobs: 908

Caleb Helms: 866

Kraig Kinser: 838

Caleb Armstrong: 832

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Danny Holtgraver Captures First Arctic Cat All Star Win of 2016 at Wilmot Raceway; Ends Blaney’s Wisconsin winning streak

WILMOT, Wis. (May 22, 2016) - With television cameras rolling, “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver earned his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2016 season on Saturday night, capturing the IRA/All Star Sprint Challenge at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, over Sheldon Haudenschild and Dale Blaney. For Holtgraver, the $5,000 victory ended a recent dry spell for the Pittsburgh native during Arctic Cat All Star competition, his first trip to victory lane with the series since 2014. The pilot of Pete Grove’s Premier Motorsports/Premier Pallets/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/J&J/No. 70 now has ten career main event victories with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, with Saturday’s win being his first in the "Badger State."

“We’ve really stepped it up the last few weeks and it feels amazing,” explained Danny Holtgraver. “We kinda struggled there during that first part of the season, but like any new team, it takes time to adjust and connect with the people that you are working with. I just can’t thank my sponsors and supporters enough for standing behind us. We have a long list of people to thank and they definitely know who they are; Pete, Janet, Cody, my dad, Mikey, Alex, and Ben. Hopefully we can keep this momentum rolling and do it again next weekend in Ohio.”

Danny Holtgraver started on the outside of the front row on Saturday evening and battled with pole sitter Jeremy Schultz during the first few circuits, eventually taking sole command by lap five. Despite a few slide attempts by Sheldon Haudenschild, Holtgraver was able to maintain the top spot unscathed; driving back underneath the Southern Pacific Farms/No. 93 during each takeover attempt. Haudenschild, who started sixth on the grid, chased Holtgraver to the final checkers, followed by Dale Blaney, Brandon Wimmer, and Kory Crabtree.

“We were racing side-by-side with Jeremy Schultz those first few laps. It was a lot of fun. I couldn’t even tell you who was winning during those first couple of laps,” explained Holtgraver. “We finally got to the front and was able to stay there. I figured Sheldon (Haudenschild) and Dale (Blaney) would be coming. Those guys are good and it’s tough to be comfortable out front when those guys are racing behind you. I felt some pressure by Sheldon (Haudenschild) a few times, but I was able to turn the car back under him and keep the lead. This was just an awesome weekend. Really glad to be in victory lane. Cody Jacobs gave me a great car. I’m excited to get back in it next weekend.”

The IRA/All Star Sprint Challenge at Wilmot Raceway will be replayed on the American Sports Network at a later date. Time and channel information will be posted in the near future.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their attention toward a pair of programs in the state of Ohio on Friday and Saturday, May 27-28. The 2016 season will resume on Friday night, May 27, at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, followed by an appearance back at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, on Saturday, May 28.

Contingency Awards/Results - Wilmot Raceway - Saturday, May 21, 2016 IRA/All Star Sprint Challenge EMi Driver’s Meeting: 44 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 13.456 Seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 13.376 Seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Sheldon Haudenschild All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Brandon Wimmer Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Danny Holtgraver JE Pistons Dash: Jeremy Schultz Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Danny Holtgraver MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Scott Thiel (+13) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Kory Crabtree Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Kraig Kinser Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 13.376; 2.2-Parker Price-Miller, 13.477; 3.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.631; 4.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.652; 5.19-Todd Daun, 13.699; 6.1MM-Jim Moughan, 13.749; 7.5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.772; 8.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.781; 9.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.814; 10.1M-Phillip Mock, 13.815; 11.8M-TJ Michael, 13.826; 12.65-Jordan Goldesberry, 13.831; 13.21-Cap Henry, 13.835; 14.95-Hunter Mackison, 13.874; 15.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.887; 16.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.899; 17.40-Caleb Helms, 13.903; 18.48-Brandon Wimmer, 13.905; 19.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.915; 20.41-Dennis Spitz, 13.969; 21.99-Kyle Martin, 13.979; 22.14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 14.030; 23.2W-Scotty Neitzel, 14.033; 24.10V-Matt Vandervere, 14.079; 25.50-Rusty Egan, 14.087; 26.68-Dave Uttech, 14.098; 27.94R-Robbie Pribnow, 14.101; 28.64-Scotty Thiel, 14.137; 29.14X-Ben Schmidt, 14.146; 30.43-Jereme Schroeder, 14.153; 31.7-Scott Uttech, 14.157; 32.53W-Bill Wirth, 14.169; 33.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.180; 34.70H-Raymond Hensley, 14.198; 35.4K-Kris Spitz, 14.206; 36.23-Russel Borland, 14.221; 37.56-Ryan Irwin, 14.270; 38.12-Mike Decker, 14.282; 39.4B-Scott Biertzer, 14.422; 40.2B-Jimmy Sivia, 14.426; 41.12W-Josh Walter, 14.560; 42.O1-Chris Dodd, 14.792; 43.79-Blake Nimee, 22.045; 44.49H-Bradley Howard, 99.280;

Heat 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 4. 99-Kyle Martin[1] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 6. 19-Todd Daun[5] ; 7. 12W-Josh Walter[11] ; 8. 56-Ryan Irwin[10] ; 9. 50-Rusty Egan[7] ; 10. 14X-Ben Schmidt[8] ; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[9]

Heat 2 - (10 Laps)

1. 48-Brandon Wimmer[2] ; 2. 1M-Phillip Mock[4] ; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller[6] ; 4. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski[1] ; 5. 68-Dave Uttech[7] ; 6. 70H-Raymond Hensley[9] ; 7. 1MM-Jim Moughan[5] ; 8. 95-Hunter Mackison[3] ; 9. 43-Jereme Schroeder[8] ; 10. 12-Mike Decker[10] ; 11. O1-Chris Dodd[11]

Heat 3 - (10 Laps)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 3. 2W-Scotty Neitzel[1] ; 4. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[5] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[4] ; 7. 79-Blake Nimee[11] ; 8. 94R-Robbie Pribnow[7] ; 9. 4B-Scott Biertzer[10] ; 10. 4K-Kris Spitz[9] ; 11. 7-Scott Uttech[8]

Heat 4 - (10 Laps)

1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 2. 64-Scotty Thiel[7] ; 3. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 10V-Matt Vandervere[1] ; 6. 23-Russel Borland[9] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 8. 53W-Bill Wirth[8] ; 9. 41-Dennis Spitz[2] ; 10. 2B-Jimmy Sivia[10] ; 11. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[4]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[3] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 2-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 8. 1M-Phillip Mock[7]

C-Main 1 - (0 Laps)

1. 4K-Kris Spitz[1] ; 2. 4B-Scott Biertzer[5] ; 3. 23-Russel Borland[2] ; 4. 56-Ryan Irwin[3] ; 5. 79-Blake Nimee[9] ; 6. 2B-Jimmy Sivia[6] ; 7. O1-Chris Dodd[8] ; 8. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 9. 12-Mike Decker[4] ; 10. 12W-Josh Walter[7]

B-Main 1 - (0 Laps)

1. 8M-TJ Michael[3] ; 2. 19-Todd Daun[1] ; 3. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[4] ; 4. 1MM-Jim Moughan[2] ; 5. 94R-Robbie Pribnow[8] ; 6. 7-Scott Uttech[11] ; 7. 41-Dennis Spitz[6] ; 8. 4B-Scott Biertzer[16] ; 9. 53W-Bill Wirth[12] ; 10. 50-Rusty Egan[7] ; 11. 70H-Raymond Hensley[14] ; 12. 43-Jereme Schroeder[10] ; 13. 4K-Kris Spitz[15] ; 14. 95-Hunter Mackison[5] ; 15. 14X-Ben Schmidt[9] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[13]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps)

1. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 48-Brandon Wimmer[9] ; 5. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[13] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[15] ; 8. 2-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 9. 64-Scotty Thiel[22] ; 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser[14] ; 11. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[1] ; 12. 2W-Scotty Neitzel[19] ; 13. 81-Lee Jacobs[10] ; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[16] ; 15. 19-Todd Daun[11] ; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 17. 99-Kyle Martin[17] ; 18. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski[18] ; 19. 10V-Matt Vandervere[20] ; 20. 1M-Phillip Mock[8] ; 21. 68-Dave Uttech[21] ; 22. 8M-TJ Michael[12] ; 23. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[23] ; 24. 1MM-Jim Moughan[24]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (5/22/2016):

Dale Blaney: 1074

Chad Kemenah: 1052

Sheldon Haudenschild: 1024

Cap Henry: 986

T.J. Michael: 950

Danny Holtgraver: 932

Lee Jacobs: 908

Caleb Helms: 866

Kraig Kinser: 838

Caleb Armstrong: 832

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Earns First Ever Arctic Cat All Star Win at Lincoln Speedway; Weekend action resumes at Wilmot Raceway

LINCOLN, Illinois (May 20, 2016) - For the second time in as many starts, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild earned a trip to Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, this time during a first ever appearance at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois. Haudenschild took advantage of a lap-17 restart to earn his position at the front of the field, driving around pole sitter Parker Price-Miller on a rubbered-up racing surface to clinch a second consecutive, $5,000, Arctic Cat All Star payday. The pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/No. 93 now has eight career main event victories with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, raising his 2016 win total to two. Parker Price-Miller would hold on to finish second, followed by “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver, his second consecutive All Star podium finish.

“Feels great to get one more of these,” said Sheldon Haudenschild. “I just can’t thank Bonzai and the guys enough for what they do for this team. They work their butt’s off every week and it clearly shows. I have a lot of great sponsors who back this team. Without their help and support, we wouldn’t be here. I just can’t thank them enough.”

Sheldon Haudenschild raced in a podium position during the entire 35-lap main event, getting away third after the initial start before capturing second from Chad Kemenah on lap two. Haudenschild made early challenges for the top spot by lap four, attempting back-to-back slide jobs on leader Parker Price-Miller, but Price-Miller prevailed and maintained control. It would be lap 17 before Haudenschild could make a bid for the top spot stick, driving around the outside of Parker Price-Miller during a single-file restart. Haudenschild controlled the remaining distance, surviving one additional restart on lap 22.

“I’ve seen my dad do it a few times, so I figured I had a shot to make it work,” explained Haudenschild regarding his winning move. “I figured that was my only shot to make it work. I restarted as close as I could to Parker (Price-Miller), worked around him and it stuck. I’m just happy to be in victory lane. We’ll head to Wilmot Raceway tomorrow and try again.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their trek through the Midwest on Saturday, May 21, with a visit to the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Arctic Cat All Star competitors will race head-to-head with the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Outlaw Sprint Series on Saturday night, dueling for a $5,000 top prize during the Fifth Annual IRA/All Star Sprint Challenge. Dale Blaney, the six-time and defending All Star point champion, will lead the charge into Wisconsin on Saturday evening. The Ohio native has earned the last five Arctic Cat All Star main event victories in the “Badger State,” including four consecutive IRA/All Star Sprint Challenges.

Wilmot Raceway will open pit gates for race teams at 12-noon on Saturday, May 21. A mandatory drivers meeting will be hosted at 5:30 pm, followed by warm-ups at 6:15 pm. Racing is scheduled to hit the speedway at 6:45 pm. Those seeking additional information should visit Wilmot Raceway online at www.wilmotraceway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Lincoln Speedway, Illinois - Friday, May 20, 2016 EMi Driver’s Meeting: 32 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Sheldon Haudenschild - 11.689 Seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild (2nd Quick - 11.421 Seconds) Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Cap Henry All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Joe B. Miller Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Kraig Kinser JE Pistons Dash: Parker Price-Miller Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Caleb Armstrong (+11) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dale Blaney (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.2-Parker Price-Miller, 11.330; 2.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.421; 3.57X-Andrew Palker, 11.482; 4.21-Cap Henry, 11.560; 5.10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.708; 6.1-Dale Blaney, 11.708; 7.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 11.769; 8.40-Caleb Helms, 11.786; 9.70-Danny Holtgraver, 11.788; 10.12-Jerrod Hull, 11.791; 11.20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 11.875; 12.42-Cory Bruns, 11.890; 13.44-AJ Bruns, 11.978; 14.81-Lee Jacobs, 11.990; 15.8M-TJ Michael, 12.076; 16.51B-Joe B. Miller, 12.079; 17.29-Joey Moughan, 12.079; 18.22-Bret Tripplett, 12.080; 19.1M-Jim Moughan, 12.157; 20.11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.219; 21.77U-Chris Urish, 12.230; 22.65-Jordan Goldesberry, 12.244; 23.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.293; 24.4K-Kody Kinser, 12.332; 25.95-Hunter Mackison, 12.390; 26.52F-Logan Faucon, 12.517; 27.6B-Andy Baugh, 12.587; 28.23D-Trey Datweiler, 12.631; 29.10-Dustin Homan, 12.808; 30.10s-Jeremy Standridge, 13.140; 31.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.167; 32.9X-Paul Nienhiser, 99.990;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 44-AJ Bruns[5] ; 5. 42-Cory Bruns[1] ; 6. 23D-Trey Datweiler[6] ; 7. 10-Dustin Homan[7]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 51B-Joe B. Miller[2] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 3. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[5] ; 4. 2-Parker Price-Miller[4] ; 5. 77U-Chris Urish[1] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 7. 6B-Andy Baugh[7] ; 8. 52F-Logan Faucon[6]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 12-Jerrod Hull[1] ; 4. 22-Bret Tripplett[5] ; 5. 95-Hunter Mackison[7] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 7. 1M-Jim Moughan[6] ; 8. 10s-Jeremy Standridge[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 6. 4K-Kody Kinser[8] ; 7. 29-Joey Moughan[5] ; 8. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 2-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 8. 1-Dale Blaney[8]

B-Main 1 - (14 Laps)

1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 2. 23D-Trey Datweiler[8] ; 3. 1M-Jim Moughan[4] ; 4. 4K-Kody Kinser[5] ; 5. 29-Joey Moughan[3] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 7. 6B-Andy Baugh[7] ; 8. 10s-Jeremy Standridge[10] ; 9. 10-Dustin Homan[9] ; 10. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[2] ; 11. 52F-Logan Faucon[6]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 2-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 12-Jerrod Hull[12] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 7. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 8. 22-Bret Tripplett[15] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[10] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[21] ; 11. 51B-Joe B. Miller[9] ; 12. 1M-Jim Moughan[23] ; 13. 60-Kory Crabtree[13] ; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[16] ; 15. 77U-Chris Urish[18] ; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 17. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[11] ; 18. 8M-TJ Michael[20] ; 19. 42-Cory Bruns[17] ; 20. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 21. 44-AJ Bruns[14] ; 22. 23D-Trey Datweiler[22] ; 23. 95-Hunter Mackison[19] ; 24. 4K-Kody Kinser[24]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (5/20/2016):

Dale Blaney: 994

Chad Kemenah: 972

Sheldon Haudenschild: 944

Cap Henry: 906

T.J. Michael: 870

Danny Holtgraver: 852

Lee Jacobs: 828

Caleb Helms: 786

Kraig Kinser: 758

Caleb Armstrong: 752

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Announce 2016 Television Schedule;
Six Events to be Broadcast via Tape-Delayed Basis Beginning with Wilmot Raceway

INDIANAPOLIS (May 18, 2016) - Open wheel fans from across the Midwest will now have the privilege to experience the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions from the comfort of their own living room. Series officials are pleased to announce the addition of a television schedule, broadcast on a tape-delayed basis, that will feature six Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions events from six different race tracks in three states. Race enthusiasts located in areas outside of Arctic Cat All Star scheduled territory will now have the opportunity to join in on the action, with the first scheduled broadcast set to feature competition from the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

“This is a huge step for our series and our competitors,” explained Tony Stewart, All Star Circuit of Champions owner. “A deal like this allows our series to be viewed on a whole new level, reaching viewers in areas where we may not visit or have accessibility. It gives our drivers, teams, and sponsors the exposure that they deserve. We are excited for this opportunity and hope to expand on it in the future.”

Teaming together with the Sinclair Broadcast Group, the six-race television schedule will be broadcast via the American Sports Network, expanding Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions exposure in areas of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Indiana, with national potential also available. The Sinclair Broadcast Group manages over 170 stations in 32 states, reaching 7.5 million followers on social media alone. Arctic Cat All Star competition will be broadcast over many of Sinclair’s major network affiliates including FOX, NBC, ABC, and CBS. The six Arctic Cat All Star events have each been finalized, with exact air dates to be determined at a later time.

Events to be broadcast on the 2016 television schedule include both historical and inaugural programs, giving viewers the opportunity to engage in all areas of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions campaign. The tape-delayed schedule will include such events as the 2016 Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale at Eldora Speedway, the Lou Blaney Memorial at Sharon Speedway, the inaugural Dirt Classic Indiana at Kokomo Speedway, and the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season finale at Atomic Speedway.

Tape-delayed Television Schedule:

May 21 - Wilmot Raceway - Wilmot, Wisconsin - (Air Date: TBD)

May 27 - Attica Raceway Park - Attica, Ohio - (Air Date: TBD)

June 25 - Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, Ohio - Ohio Sprint Speedweek Finale - (Air Date: TBD)

July 9 - Sharon Speedway - Hartford, Ohio - Lou Blaney Memorial - (Air Date: TBD)

July 23 - Kokomo Speedway - Kokomo, Indiana - Dirt Classic Indiana - (Air Date: TBD)

October 21/22 - Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, Ohio - All Star Championship Finale - (Air Date: TBD)

Race fans are encouraged to stay alert for further details. Additional news and information regarding the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions television schedule will be posted in the near future. Stay tuned online at www.allstarsprint.com.

“I think this is something we’ve all been waiting for,” said Tony Stewart. “I’m truly excited to get started.”

About Sinclair Broadcast Group:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Visit to Mercer Raceway Park Cancelled

MERCER, Pa. (May 14, 2016) - Due to inclement weather conditions, Mercer Raceway Park and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials have been forced to cancel action scheduled for later this evening, Saturday, May 14. Wet weather invaded the Mercer, Pennsylvania, area during the late night/early morning hours, adding moisture to an already saturated facility. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 30’s late tonight, adding more concern for event officials. Mercer Raceway Park and the Arctic Cat All Stars are searching for a suitable rain date.

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Survives “Friday the 13th” for Lernerville Victory;
Championship standings stay tight

SARVER, Pa. (May 13, 2016) - Wooster’s own Sheldon Haudenschild lived up to his family’s exciting reputation on Friday evening at Lernerville Speedway, mastering all areas of an action-packed racing surface to earn his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2016 season. Haudenschild started third on the feature grid, earning his spot at the front of the field during a lap ten restart. Despite heavy periods of traffic, multiple cautions, and repetitive charges by Chad Kemenah, Danny Holtgraver and Tim Shaffer, Haudenschild held on to capture a seventh career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory, his first at the historic Lernerville Speedway. Danny Holtgraver would cross under the final checkers second, followed by Chad Kemenah, Tim Shaffer and Andrew Palker.

“You have to show up and be ready to race at these All Star races,” explained Sheldon Haudenschild. “We were pretty good all night. During the feature, we were challenged quite a few times. I could see guys trying to drive below me. I knew if I kept hitting my marks and stayed out of trouble, we would be OK. I really can’t thank this team enough. We’ve been showing a lot of speed so far this year. We hope to continue that.”

After a complete restart due to a caution on the opening lap, main event action would officially ignite with the feature pole sitter, the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, showing the way. Haudenschild showed speed almost instantly and raced just behind Shaffer, making heavy challenges for the lead during the first five circuits. A battle in traffic between Shaffer, Haudenschild and Chad Kemenah would eventually unfold, allowing Kemenah to slip by Haudenschild on lap six before taking command over Shaffer on lap seven. Unfortunately for Tim Shaffer, a tangle with the turn two cushion would force the pilot of the Rudzik Racing/No. 49 off of the racing surface, allowing Sheldon Haudenschild to reclaim second in the running order.

A caution, followed by red flag conditions on lap ten, would halt the feature field. When green flag conditions resumed, Sheldon Haudenschild made a bid for the lead and succeeded, driving by Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah. The pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms/No. 93 rolled ahead of the field for the next ten circuits, but not unchallenged. “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver, who started on the inside of row three, climbed his way into a podium position by halfway, eventually racing bumper to bumper with Haudenschild in traffic before caution flags reappeared on lap 20.

Green flag conditions resumed, but only for three circuits. The main event’s second red flag was displayed on lap 23, resulting in a fuel stop.

Tim Shaffer, who was fourth in the running order during the lap 23 restart, made a huge bid for the top spot after passing the front stretch cone, but would come up short, drifting back to fourth by the feature finish. Shaffer’s attempt to slide by the top-three would hold up Danny Holtgraver and Chad Kemenah, not allowing any attempt at catch Sheldon Haudenschild. Haudenschild would go on to capture the $5,000 top prize, not affected by traffic that stacked two to three wide in the closing circuits. Pittsburgh’s Danny Holtgraver followed in second, with former Arctic Cat All Star champion Chad Kemenah rounding out the podium finishers.

“Man, it feels good to be home and up here on this platform,” said Danny Holtgraver. “I think we may have had something for Sheldon there at the end, we just kinda got hung up on that last restart. Regardless, I can’t thank my guys enough. They gave me a great race car. We’ll take this second place finish and move on to tomorrow and work for one spot higher.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their tour of Western Pennsylvania on Saturday evening, May 14, at Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. It will be the first and only appearance by the regional travelers in 2016, awarding a $5,000 winner’s share. The Arctic Cat All Stars made three appearances at the Mercer County oval in 2016, crowning three different winners including Chad Kemenah, Lee Jacobs and Ryan Smith. Smith, dubbed the “Kunkletown Kid,” is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star to earn a feature victory at Mercer Raceway Park, earning $5,000 on July 4, 2015.

Mercer Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, May 14, with the mandatory drivers beginning at 5:30 pm. Hot laps are scheduled to hit the racing surface at 6, sharp! For more information, please visit Mercer Raceway Park live on the Web at www.mercerracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Lernerville Speedway - Friday, May 13, 2016
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 41 entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Eric Williams - 13.317 Seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney - 12.720 Seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Tim Shaffer
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Bryan Sebetto
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Eric Williams
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Logan Wagner
JE Pistons Dash: Tim Shaffer
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: T.J. Michael
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Jack Sodeman Jr.
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 12.720; 2.22-Cole Duncan, 12.916; 3.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.955; 4.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.986; 5.5K-Adam Kekich, 12.992; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.014; 7.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.024; 8.49-Tim Shaffer, 13.044; 9.22s-Brandon Spithaler, 13.076; 10.23JR-Jack Sodeman, 13.077; 11.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.115; 12.21-Cap Henry, 13.117; 13.35-Jared Zimbardi, 13.155; 14.7-Eric Williams, 13.173; 15.60-Kory Crabtree, 13.180; 16.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.184; 17.7W-Logan Wagner, 13.208; 18.10-Carl Bowser, 13.221; 19.13-Brandon Matus, 13.227; 20.8-Bryan Sebetto, 13.232; 21.40-Caleb Helms, 13.288; 22.46-Michael Bauer, 13.301; 23.7K-Dan Shetler, 13.333; 24.8D-Billy Dietrich, 13.341; 25.19-Joe Kubiniec, 13.374; 26.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.383; 27.11-Scott Priester, 13.386; 28.4-Danny Smith, 13.387; 29.8M-TJ Michael, 13.402; 30.O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.443; 31.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.524; 32.X-Cory Good, 13.541; 33.2-AJ Flick, 13.676; 34.57-Gary Edwards, 13.685; 35.76-David Jones, 13.696; 36.33-Brent Matus, 13.750; 37.23-Darren Pifer, 13.872; 38.24-Alex Paden, 13.890; 39.51-John Garvin, 14.289; 40.5-Bob McMillin, 14.536; 41.4K-William Kiley, 14.964;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 3. 22s-Brandon Spithaler[1] ; 4. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[5] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich[4] ; 7. X-Cory Good[7] ; 8. 57-Gary Edwards[8] ; 9. 23-Darren Pifer[9] ; 10. 24-Alex Paden[10] ; 11. 4K-William Kiley[11]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 8-Bryan Sebetto[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 4. 21-Cap Henry[3] ; 5. 8D-Billy Dietrich[5] ; 6. 11-Scott Priester[6] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[8] ; 8. 76-David Jones[7] ; 9. 51-John Garvin[9] ; 10. 5-Bob McMillin[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 7-Eric Williams[1] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 5. 10-Carl Bowser[6] ; 6. 2-AJ Flick[10] ; 7. 19-Joe Kubiniec[9] ; 8. 46-Michael Bauer[8] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 10. 13-Brandon Matus[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 7W-Logan Wagner[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 35-Jared Zimbardi[2] ; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6] ; 6. 7K-Dan Shetler[5] ; 7. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 10. O8-Dan Kuriger[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 49-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 8. 7-Eric Williams[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 46-Michael Bauer[4] ; 2. 5K-Adam Kekich[1] ; 3. 13-Brandon Matus[3] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 5. 2-AJ Flick[13] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 7. 49H-Bradley Howard[11] ; 8. 76-David Jones[15] ; 9. 24-Alex Paden[18] ; 10. 51-John Garvin[19] ; 11. 23-Darren Pifer[17] ; 12. 5-Bob McMillin[20] ; 13. 4K-William Kiley[21] ; 14. X-Cory Good[12] ; 15. 7K-Dan Shetler[5] ; 16. 11-Scott Priester[7] ; 17. 19-Joe Kubiniec[6] ; 18. 57-Gary Edwards[14] ; 19. 33-Brent Matus[16] ; 20. 60-Kory Crabtree[2] ; 21. O8-Dan Kuriger[10]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[15] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[20] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[13] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[12] ; 12. 7W-Logan Wagner[9] ; 13. 8M-TJ Michael[25] ; 14. 4-Danny Smith[24] ; 15. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[14] ; 16. 40-Caleb Helms[17] ; 17. 13-Brandon Matus[23] ; 18. 35-Jared Zimbardi[16] ; 19. 33-Brent Matus[26] ; 20. 5K-Adam Kekich[22] ; 21. 8D-Billy Dietrich[18] ; 22. 51-John Garvin[28] ; 23. 7-Eric Williams[8] ; 24. 10-Carl Bowser[19] ; 25. 49H-Bradley Howard[27] ; 26. 22s-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 27. 8-Bryan Sebetto[10] ; 28. 46-Michael Bauer[21

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standing (5/13/2016):

Dale Blaney: 856

Chad Kemenah: 830

Sheldon Haudenschild: 794

Cap Henry: 770

T.J. Michael: 756

Tim Shaffer: 746

Lee Jacobs: 710

Danny Holtgraver: 708

Caleb Helms: 664

Ryan Smith: 640

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars All Set for Western Pennsylvania Invasion;
Action Ignites “Friday the 13th” at Lernerville

INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2016) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign this Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, with a return to the “Keystone State,” this time visiting two premier ovals in Western Pennsylvania.

Thirteen Arctic Cat All Star regulars will invade Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park during their upcoming travels, ready to challenge the best that Western Pennsylvania has to offer for two separate $5,000 top prizes. “America’s Series” will attempt to outdo Western Pennsylvania’s finest, ultimately increasing their Pennsylvania win total to four on the season.

“I’ve always enjoyed racing in Western Pennsylvania,” explained Dale Blaney, current All Star point leader and defending champion. “Lernerville Speedway has always been one of my absolute favorite places to race, and Mercer Raceway Park is unique in its own way. It’s a great Western Pennsylvania combination for us as a series. They each have a lot of history and a great local racing tradition. We are all pretty excited to get the weekend going.”

Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Friday night, May 13. It will be the first and only appearance by the regional travelers at the speedway this season. A stout field of weekly sprint car competitors are expected to be on hand to help defend home dirt against the Arctic Cat All Stars, including a pair of Lernerville Speedway track champions, Carl Bowser and AJ Flick. Dale Blaney is the most recent competitor to find victory lane at Lernerville Speedway during Arctic Cat All Star competition, earning high honors on May 1, 2015. The “Low Rider” held off fellow All Star travelers Cody Darrah and Sheldon Haudenschild for the $5,000 paycheck, one of 12 Arctic Cat All Star victories for Blaney in 2015.

Once main event action is complete on Friday night in Sarver, Pennsylvania, Arctic Cat All Star teams will pack up and travel approximately one hour north to the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. The lone Arctic Cat All Star visit to Mercer in 2016 will feature an All Star Vs. Western Pennsylvania rematch, with many Lernerville Speedway regulars also full-time competitors at Mercer Raceway Park. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions made three visits to “MRP” in 2015, crowning three different main event winners. Chad Kemenah and Lee Jacobs each earned victories at Mercer Raceway Park during Arctic Cat All Star competition last season, with Ryan Smith capturing the most recent on Saturday evening, July 4. The “Kunkletown Kid” kept Dale Blaney and Cody Darrah in his rear-view mirror at the final checkers, one of three Arctic Cat All Star main event wins for the Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, native in 2015.

Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will enter the Western Pennsylvania doubleheader as the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point leader. The “Low Rider,” who owns two victories and eight top-ten finishes in eight starts thus far in 2016, stands on top of the standings with a 34-point margin over fellow former series champion Chad Kemenah. Kemenah, an Alvada, Ohio, native, owns one victory on the season, as well as six top-ten finishes in eight main event starts. Sheldon Haudenschild, Ryan Smith and Cap Henry round out the current top-five.

Lernerville Speedway will open pit gates at 5:00 pm on Friday evening, May 13. The mandatory drivers meeting will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by hot laps at 6:40, sharp. For more information, please visit Lernerville Speedway live on the Web at www.lernerville.com.

Mercer Raceway Park will swing open pit doors at 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, May 14. The mandatory drivers meeting will begin at 5:30 pm, with warm ups hitting the racing surface at 6. Those seeking additional news and information should visit Mercer Raceway Park live on the Web at www.mercerracewaypark.com.

Additional Arctic Cat All Star Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Appearance at Atomic Speedway Postponed Again until Saturday, June 4;
Action at Bedford Speedway Will Follow on Sunday, June 5

INDIANAPOLIS (April 29, 2016) - With weather forec​​asts predicting high chances of precipitation in the Chillicothe, Ohio-area during most of the day tomorrow, April 30, mixed in with already heavily saturated grounds, Atomic Speedway and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials have agreed to postpone the upcoming weekend’s scheduled program to Saturday, June 4. The reschedul​​ed date will set up a doubleheader for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions travelers, concluding with a return to the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 5.

“We haven’t had much luck with weather so far this spring, but I’m sure things will change,” explained Brad McCown, Atomic Speedway promoter. “We wanted to give our fans and race teams enough time to make alternate plans this weekend. With the weather being an obvious factor, postponing ahead of time gives people an opportunity to save on travel and costs. We hope to see everyone here on June 4.”

Updated information regarding the June 4 program at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, will be posted at a later date.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their attention toward a Western Pennsylvania doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14. “America’s Series” will visit the Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Friday evening, May 13, all before trekking less than an hour north to the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, May 14. Each event will award a $5,000 top prize and feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program. Additional updates will be posted in the coming weeks. Stay tuned online at www.lernerville.com and www.mercerracewaypark.com.

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

(724) 954-4915 / altmeyer119@gmail.com

 
 
 
 
Arctic Cat All Star Action Resumes April 30 at Atomic Speedway;
Dale Blaney Back On Top of Current Series Standings

 

INDIANAPOLIS (April 26, 2016) - The month of April will not go out quietly for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions teams, as they prepare for their last start of the month on Saturday evening, April 30, at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. The Chillicothe road trip will end a busy stretch consisting of six races in three weeks for the regional travelers, visiting six different dirt ovals in two states. Recent travels included two separate visits to Central Pennsylvania where the Arctic Cat All Stars raced head-to-head with the “Pennsylvania Posse.” All Star teams prevailed, winning two out of three races against Central Pennsylvania’s finest, including the Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway on April 23. The only taste of defeat took shape on Sunday, April 24, at Selinsgrove Speedway where Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich grabbed the Ray Tilley Classic victory.

Only one repeat winner has been crowned thus far in 2016, that being current Arctic Cat All Star points leader Dale Blaney. Blaney earned the HD Supply Spring Nationals victory at Attica Raceway Park on April 15, as well as the inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic victory at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 23. The six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champ stands on top of the current standings with a 34 point cushion over fellow former champion Chad Kemenah.

“We like to stay busy, it keeps our team sharp,” explained Dale Blaney, current Arctic Cat ASCoC point leader. “The first month or so is pretty important, points wise. It really sets the tone for the rest of the season. You never want to find yourself behind or in a position where you are chasing your tail. I think we have a pretty good rhythm going right now. Our job is to keep that momentum going as we head into the next month of our schedule.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will be joined by the Ohio Sprint Car Series (OSCS) on Saturday evening at the Atomic highbanks. The best in southern Ohio will attempt to outdo the traveling All Stars, all hunting for the $5,000 pay day. As an added bonus for race fans, the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing sprint cars will also be on the April 30 racing card, giving open wheel enthusiasts a true “must see” blockbuster event.

Atomic Speedway will open pit gates at 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, April 30. General admission gates are scheduled to swing open at 4:00 pm, followed by hot laps at 6. Those seeking additional information should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (4.26.16)

1

Dale Blaney

720

2

Chad Kemenah

686

3

Sheldon Haudenschild

644

4

Ryan Smith

640

5

Cap Henry

632

6

T.J. Michael

632

7

Tim Shaffer

604

8

Lee Jacobs

582

9

Danny Holtgraver

562

10

Caleb Helms

546

11

Brent Marks

538

12

Andrew Palker

498

13

Kraig Kinser

494

14

Caleb Armstrong

492

15

Bradley Howard

480

16

Kory Crabtree

442

17

Greg Hodnett

416

18

Lucas Wolfe

404

19

Joe Kubiniec

400

20

T.J. Stutts

338

 

 

Danny Dietrich Uses Late Pass to Win Ray Tilley Classic at Selinsgrove Speedway;

Arctic Cat All Stars Continue 2016 Campaign at Atomic Speedway on April 30

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (April 24, 2016) - “Double-D” Danny Dietrich ended the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions win streak in Central Pennsylvania at two victories on Sunday evening by capturing the Ray Tilley Classic at Selinsgrove Speedway. For Dietrich, it was a sixth career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory and his first series win during competition at Selinsgrove. Dietrich, who started on the outside of the front row, earned his spot in victory lane in dramatic fashion; driving under leader Dave Blaney with less than five circuits remaining. The driver of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, No. 48 withstood a total of four cautions during the main event, including red flag conditions on the initial start, and a fuel stop just before the halfway mark to clinch the $5,000, Ray Tilley Classic top prize.

“Dave (Blaney) was really good early, and I just wasn’t,” explained Danny Dietrich. “We made some adjustments during the open red that made all of the difference in the world. This feels really good. He (Blaney) was long gone at the beginning; I couldn’t even see him. I just need to thank my guys again for all of their hard work these last few months, as well as a long list of others who put a lot of effort into this race team. I just couldn’t do it without them.”

Despite not taking command officially until lap 28, Danny Dietrich battled inside the top-three the entire feature program. “Double-D” raced in the third spot for the first handful of circuits before the main event’s first yellow flag was displayed on lap five for a slowing Chad Kemenah. Kemenah, who was racing in the runner-up position, would go pit-side and not return, surrendering his position to Danny Dietrich. Meanwhile, Dave Blaney controlled the pace on the very top edge of the speedway, opening to a near-six second lead during various segments of the main event.

Dietrich’s ride in the runner-up spot would not go unchallenged; chased and passed by Kraig Kinser during the lap five restart, all before regaining the second position on lap eight. The battle between Kinser and Dietrich would last for several circuits until the event’s next yellow flag appeared on lap 13, ultimately resulting in the main event’s lone fuel stop.

Action resumed with Dave Blaney continuing his fast pace at the front of the field. Danny Dietrich chased the former World of Outlaws champion during the next dozen circuits before the final caution appeared on lap 25, setting up for what turned out to be a dramatic takeover. On lap 28, Dietrich pulled even with the “Buckeye Bullet,” eventually charging ahead of the familiar No. 71M. “Double-D” would go on to score the victory by nearly one second.

“I really didn’t know he was there, I thought we were fine,” said Dave Blaney. “My guys told me I had a pretty good lead, so I tried to drive those first three laps after that last caution as hard as I could, but he drove right up beside me and by me. I was really surprised. It’s unfortunate to lose it at the end. Regardless, we had a really good night.”

“I knew it was just a matter of time,” said Dietrich. “I could feel there was a little patch of rubber in three and four, as well as a little bit of moisture in the bottom of one and two. You had to hit them just right. You can’t lose any speed at this place. I think my guys were telling me to go to the top, but I didn’t want to give up on the bottom. I wouldn’t have any room to drive around him if I went to the top. I just want to thank everyone for coming out on a Sunday night and supporting this race. Great crowd on hand tonight and we all really appreciate it.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign on Saturday evening, April 30, with a return to the Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The rescheduled program, originally intended to be the Arctic Cat All Star point season opener on Saturday, April 2, will include an appearance by the Ohio Sprint Car Series (OSCS), setting up an ASCoC/OSCS duel in southern Ohio. The Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing sprint cars will also be on the evening card, giving fans an ultimate open wheel experience.

Updated news and information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star program at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, April 30, will be available online at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results - Selinsgrove Speedway - Sunday, April 24, 2016
Ray Tilley Classic
EMi Driver’s Meeting: 35 Entries
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Greg Hodnett - 16.539 seconds
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: (Second Quick) Dale Blaney - 16.860 seconds
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Mark Smith
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Greg Hodnett
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dave Blaney
Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Blane Heimbach
JE Pistons Dash: Dave Blaney
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney (4th)
MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Sheldon Haudenschild (+13)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Kraig Kinser (6th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith (11th)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cap Henry
(Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.48-Danny Dietrich, 16.600; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 16.860; 3.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 16.884; 4.23-TJ Stutts, 16.939; 5.3-Pat Cannon, 16.997; 6.27-Greg Hodnett, 17.026; 7.10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.072; 8.57X-Andrew Palker, 17.075; 9.21-Cap Henry, 17.090; 10.25-Aaron Ott, 17.101; 11.71m-Dave Blaney, 17.112; 12.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.140; 13.M1-Mark Smith, 17.151; 14.11K-Kraig Kinser, 17.184; 15.13-Tim Shaffer, 17.330; 16.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 17.356; 17.81-Lee Jacobs, 17.379; 18.66-Ryan KIssinger, 17.404; 19.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.422; 20.40-Caleb Helms, 17.457; 21.29-Jason Shultz, 17.483; 22.12-Blane Heimbach, 17.489; 23.8M-TJ Michael, 17.504; 24.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 17.542; 25.94-Ryan Smith, 17.542; 26.36D-Wayne Dadetto, 17.560; 27.19m-Brent Marks, 17.575; 28.91-Anthony Fiore, 17.608; 29.33-Michael Walter, 17.617; 30.70-Danny Holtgraver, 17.642; 31.5-Justin Barger, 17.668; 32.19-Joe Kubiniec, 17.697; 33.49H-Bradley Howard, 17.783; 34.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.829; 35.75-Nicole Bower, 17.861;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. M1-Mark Smith[1] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 3. 3-Pat Cannon[4] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 7. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[7] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 9. 60-Kory Crabtree[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6] ; 5. 25-Aaron Ott[5] ; 6. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[7] ; 7. 23-TJ Stutts[3] ; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore[8] ; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 71m-Dave Blaney[2] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[3] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8] ; 8. 29-Jason Shultz[7] ; 9. 33-Michael Walter[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 12-Blane Heimbach[2] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 3. 13-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[5] ; 5. 66-Ryan KIssinger[3] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 7. 5-Justin Barger[7] ; 8. 75-Nicole Bower[8]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 71m-Dave Blaney[2] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 5. M1-Mark Smith[6] ; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 8. 21-Cap Henry[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 23-TJ Stutts[1] ; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[4] ; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 5. 29-Jason Shultz[5] ; 6. 33-Michael Walter[9] ; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore[8] ; 8. 19-Joe Kubiniec[12] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[13] ; 10. 70-Danny Holtgraver[10] ; 11. 75-Nicole Bower[14] ; 12. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[7] ; 13. 5-Justin Barger[11] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 15. 60-Kory Crabtree[15]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 48-Danny Dietrich[2] ; 2. 71m-Dave Blaney[1] ; 3. M1-Mark Smith[5] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach[9] ; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 7. 19m-Brent Marks[16] ; 8. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[15] ; 9. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[22] ; 10. 3-Pat Cannon[11] ; 11. 94-Ryan Smith[10] ; 12. 27-Greg Hodnett[6] ; 13. 25-Aaron Ott[18] ; 14. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 15. 21-Cap Henry[8] ; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[14] ; 17. 40-Caleb Helms[19] ; 18. 49H-Bradley Howard[23] ; 19. 66-Ryan KIssinger[20] ; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs[13] ; 21. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[24] ; 22. 23-TJ Stutts[21] ; 23. 13-Tim Shaffer[12] ; 24. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 25. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[25]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings (4/24/2016):

1 Dale Blaney 720
2 Chad Kemenah 686
3 Sheldon Haudenschild 644
4 Ryan Smith 640
5 Cap Henry 632
6 T.J. Michael 632
7 Tim Shaffer 604
8 Lee Jacobs 582
9 Danny Holtgraver 562
10 Caleb Helms 546
11 Brent Marks 538
12 Andrew Palker 498
13 Kraig Kinser 494
14 Caleb Armstrong 492
15 Bradley Howard 480
16 Kory Crabtree 442

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Dale Blaney Scores Inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic by Nearly Six Seconds; Arctic Cat All Stars Conclude Central PA Weekend withVisit ta Selinsgrove on April 24

PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 23, 2016) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions cruised into Central Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon with intentions to beat the “Pennsylvania Posse” on their home dirt. Not only did the Arctic Cat All Stars achieve their goal, they conquered, earning two spots on the feature podium including the very top worth $5,000. The regional travelers are now two-for-two in 2016 during “Posse” competition.

“To win the first race here at Port Royal in Keith Kauffman’s honor is really, really special,” explained Dale Blaney regarding his Keith Kauffman Classic victory. “Hopefully we’ll be back here every year for this deal. I’m the only All Star to have a win at Port Royal so far, so hopefully next year we can still be the only All Star to win here. I wouldn’t be able to do it without Janet and CH Motorsports. Todd and Big Game/GoMuddy came on board last year and gave all of us a great situation. My guys work their tails off for me and I am proud to be a part of this team. ”

Dale Blaney, defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist, led every lap of the inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal on Saturday, April 23, capturing his 129th career Arctic Cat All Star victory. The “Low Rider” started second on the main event grid, and despite the initial start getting called back due to a caution, the Ohio native surged to the front and controlled the opening circuit.

After dealing with two consecutive cautions on lap four, as well as a fuel stop, Blaney’s lead would eventually stretch to 5.76 seconds at the end of 30 circuits around the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” keeping current series point leader Chad Kemenah at bay. The pilot of the CH Motorsports, GoMuddy.com, No 1B now has three career victories at Port Royal Speedway, with two occurring during Arctic Cat All Star competition. Blaney is now the first repeat winner of the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star season, earning his first during the HD Supply Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park.

“We were really good tonight,” said Blaney. “I love it when the track gets like this. You can move all around it. It kinda got bottom heavy for me right around the end of the race. I was able to move up to the top to get around some lapped guys, but I would go right back to where I was. We weren’t really gaining on anyone ahead of us in traffic. I just tried to run as hard as I could and keep the car down. Chad (Kemenah) has been running really well lately, and Greg (Hodnett) is the guy to beat over here. They were both on the board so that makes you run a little bit harder.”

Chad Kemenah started fourth on the feature grid, racing into second by the end of lap one. The former four-time Arctic Cat All Star champion followed Blaney the entire 30-lap distance, chasing the defending champion through periods of traffic, which came into effect as early as lap nine. Despite attempts to catch the “Low Rider,” Kemenah would have to settle for second, followed by Greg Hodnett, a fast charging Dave Blaney, and Steve Buckwalter. The main event went undisturbed following the lap four fuel stop.

For Kemenah, it was his fifth top-five performance of the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star season, including non-point action in Florida during the early stages of February. The driver of the Hunter Racing, No. 10H will enter the next point event with a six marker advantage over Dale Blaney.

Dave Blaney’s advancement into the top-five during the Keith Kauffman Classic included a hard charge equalling 20 positions. The former World of Outlaws champion, driver of the Motter Motorsports, No. 71M, started 24th on the feature starting grid.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their trek through Central Pennsylvania with a visit to the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, on Sunday night, April 24; the first appearance by the traveling series in 16 years. The Ray Tilley Classic will headline action at the Selinsgrove half-mile, awarding a $5,000 top prize. “Mr. Excitement” Todd Shaffer is the most recent winner at Selinsgrove Speedway during Arctic Cat All Star competition, taking home the checkers on May 7, 2000.

Selinsgrove Speedway pit gates are scheduled to swing open at 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, April 24, with a mandatory drivers meeting to follow at 5:15. Warm-ups will begin at approximately 5:30 pm, followed by racing at 6:00 pm, sharp. Those interested in learning more should visit Selinsgrove Speedway live on the Web at www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Port Royal Speedway - Saturday, April 23, 2016 Keith Kauffman Classic EMi Driver’s Meeting: 37 Entries State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Andrew Palker - 16.990 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: (Fourth Quick) Tim Shaffer - 17.433 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Chad Kemenah All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Dale Blaney Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: TJ Stutts JE Pistons Dash: Steve Buckwalter Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Brent Marks (+15) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Brent Marks (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Doug Esh (13th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Cap Henry (16th) (Lincoln Electric, Daido Engine Bearings, MSD Performance, Outback Steakhouse; Need decal to qualify for contingency award)

Qualifying

1.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 17.092; 2.55-Mike Wagner, 17.194; 3.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 17.413; 4.13-Tim Shaffer, 17.433; 5.33-Curt Stroup, 17.444; 6.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 17.533; 7.1-Dale Blaney, 17.559; 8.10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.560; 9.7W-Logan Wagner, 17.633; 10.M1-Mark Smith, 17.640; 11.5-Dylan Cisney, 17.663; 12.27-Greg Hodnett, 17.681; 13.23-TJ Stutts, 17.685; 14.25o-Aaron Ott, 17.700; 15.12-Blane Heimbach, 17.704; 16.20-Ryan Taylor, 17.707; 17.36D-Wayne Dadetto, 17.773; 18.21-Cap Henry, 17.789; 19.19m-Brent Marks, 17.816; 20.57X-Andrew Palker, 17.843; 21.11K-Kraig Kinser, 17.866; 22.94-Ryan Smith, 17.867; 23.40-Caleb Helms, 17.937; 24.60-Kory Crabtree, 18.022; 25.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 18.093; 26.07-Doug Esh, 18.202; 27.19G-Cale Grubb, 18.286; 28.81-Lee Jacobs, 18.313; 29.71m-Dave Blaney, 18.341; 30.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 18.349; 31.8M-TJ Michael, 18.354; 32.47K-Kody Lehman, 18.357; 33.25-Tyler Bear, 18.434; 34.49H-Bradley Howard, 18.522; 35.91-Anthony Fiore, 18.736; 36.19-Joe Kubiniec, 18.777; 37.70-Danny Holtgraver, 20.435;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 55-Mike Wagner[4] ; 3. 7W-Logan Wagner[1] ; 4. 13-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach[5] ; 6. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[6] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 8. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 9. 47K-Kody Lehman[9] ; 10. 70-Danny Holtgraver[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[4] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 4. 33-Curt Stroup[3] ; 5. 19G-Cale Grubb[6] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 7. 91-Anthony Fiore[9] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor[1] ; 4. M1-Mark Smith[3] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 6. 71m-Dave Blaney[7] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[6] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[5] ; 9. 25-Tyler Bear[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 23-TJ Stutts[1] ; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney[2] ; 3. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 5. 25o-Aaron Ott[5] ; 6. 19m-Brent Marks[6] ; 7. 07-Doug Esh[8] ; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7] ; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 5-Dylan Cisney[1] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 6. 55-Mike Wagner[3] ; 7. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[8] ; 8. 13-Tim Shaffer[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 19m-Brent Marks[3] ; 2. 07-Doug Esh[8] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 4. 71m-Dave Blaney[10] ; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[6] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 9. 70-Danny Holtgraver[17] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 11. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[11] ; 12. 25-Tyler Bear[13] ; 13. 49H-Bradley Howard[14] ; 14. 47K-Kody Lehman[12] ; 15. 91-Anthony Fiore[15] ; 16. 19-Joe Kubiniec[16] ; 17. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[1]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 4. 71m-Dave Blaney[24] ; 5. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[1] ; 6. 19m-Brent Marks[21] ; 7. 94-Ryan Smith[10] ; 8. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[16] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[19] ; 10. 12-Blane Heimbach[17] ; 11. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[7] ; 12. 7W-Logan Wagner[11] ; 13. 07-Doug Esh[22] ; 14. M1-Mark Smith[15] ; 15. 33-Curt Stroup[14] ; 16. 21-Cap Henry[23] ; 17. 20-Ryan Taylor[13] ; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs[26] ; 19. 55-Mike Wagner[6] ; 20. 70-Danny Holtgraver[25] ; 21. 5-Dylan Cisney[3] ; 22. 25-Tyler Bear[27] ; 23. 19G-Cale Grubb[18] ; 24. 13-Tim Shaffer[8] ; 25. 23-TJ Stutts[9] ; 26. 57X-Andrew Palker[12] ; 27. 25o-Aaron Ott[20]

Current Arctic Cat All Star Standings (4/23):

1 Chad Kemenah 584 2 Dale Blaney 578 3 Sheldon Haudenschild 512 4 Cap Henry 512 5 Ryan Smith 512 6 T.J. Michael 510 7 Tim Shaffer 500 8 Danny Holtgraver 482 9 Lee Jacobs 472 10 Caleb Helms 430 11 Andrew Palker 418 12 Brent Marks 402 13 Caleb Armstrong 390 14 Bradley Howard 366 15 Kory Crabtree 362

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

A “Classic” Doubleheader On Deck for Arctic Cat All Stars in Central Pennsylvania

INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2016) - With the first full weekend of championship points officially in the books, resulting in three different winners at three different facilities, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions can begin preparations for the next phase of their 2016 campaign; a Central Pennsylvania invasion. Arctic Cat All Star travelers will visit two of Central Pennsylvania’s premier half-mile ovals during the upcoming weekend, participating in a pair of “Classics” kicking off on Saturday evening, April 23, at Port Royal Speedway. Over two dozen full-time Arctic Cat All Star teams will make the trek into “Pennsylvania Posse Country” this Saturday and Sunday, including current championship point leader Chad Kemenah.

“When you travel to Central Pennsylvania, you always know what you are in for,” explained Chad Kemenah, pilot of the Hunter Racing/No.10H. “It’s a competitive place to race. It’s almost like stepping into a different time zone when you travel to that area. It’s a totally different atmosphere, but we are excited to get back. My brother (Brian Kemenah) and I have been racing well together; really starting to gel. Things are going in the right direction, so now our plan is to keep things going in the right direction. Sometimes that is the hardest part.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will begin their upcoming Central Pennsylvania invasion on Saturday evening, April 23, at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic, honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Keith Kauffman, will headline action at the “Speed Palace” on Saturday night, awarding a $5,000 top prize. The “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks is the most recent winner during Arctic Cat All Star competition at Port Royal Speedway, winning the Tuscarora 50 in mid-September, 2015. Marks swept the entire Tuscarora 50 weekend, also conquering the Night Before The 50 preliminary program.

As an added bonus, a pre-race gathering will be held at the Red Zone Sports Bar & Grille along Route 35 in Mifflintown from noon until 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 23. Fans will have an opportunity to meet and greet with many of Central Pennsylvania’s finest, including a select number of full-time Arctic Cat All Star competitors. A live internet broadcast will be conducted during the pre-race festivities, aired via www.juniatacountyradio.com.

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition will continue on Sunday evening, April 24, at the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “America’s Series” will join the “Pennsylvania Posse” for the $5,000-to-win Ray Tilley Classic, the first appearance by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in nearly 16 years. “Mr. Excitement” Todd Shaffer is the last driver to visit Selinsgrove Speedway victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star action, taking the checkers on May 7, 2000.

Alveda, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah will lead the Arctic Cat All Stars into battle this weekend in Central Pennsylvania. The former four-time All Star champion is the current Series point leader, capturing the most recent Arctic Cat All Star victory at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 17. Kemenah sits on top of the current championship standings with 438 markers, ten points ahead of defending champion Dale Blaney.

“I don’t pay attention to the points until about the last month of the season,” explained Chad Kemenah, “In fact, if my car owner, Rob Hunter, wouldn’t have told me that we were on top of the standings, I probably still wouldn’t know. I’m happy for our team, especially my car owner. I think this is the first time he has had a car on top of the points. We’ve been working hard and that is clearly paying off. We’ll head east this weekend with a goal to stay relaxed and finish up front.”

The Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway will ignite with pit gates opening at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 23. A mandatory drivers meeting will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by warm-ups at 6:40. Racing will begin at 7:00 pm, sharp. For more information, please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com.

The Ray Tilley Classic at Selinsgrove Speedway will activate with pit gates swinging open at 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, April 24. The drivers meeting will take shape at 5:15 pm, followed by warm-ups at 6. Racing will follow shortly after 6:00 pm. Additional news and information can be found at the official online home of Selinsgrove Speedway - www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.

Current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Standings:
Pos Driver Points
1 Chad Kemenah 438
2 Dale Blaney 428
3 Tim Shaffer 398
4 Cap Henry 394
5 Sheldon Haudenschild 378
6 T.J. Michael 378
7 Ryan Smith 376
8 Danny Holtgraver 372
9 Lee Jacobs 358
10 Caleb Helms 350
11 Andrew Palker 316
12 Caleb Armstrong 310
13 Kory Crabtree 282
14 Kraig Kinser 276
15 Brandon Spithaler 270

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Chad Kemenah Goes Wire-to-Wire at Bedford Speedway with Arctic Cat All Stars;

Takes Command of Current All Star Standings

BEDFORD, Pa. (April 17, 2016) - Alveda, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah invaded “Pennsylvania Posse” country with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday evening and left as a Coffee Pot Classic champion. Kemenah, a former four-time All Star titlist, led all 25 laps of the non-stop Coffee Pot Classic main event at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Sunday evening, April 17, securing a spot in Arctic Cat All Star victory lane for the 30th time in his storied career; his first of the 2016 season and his first on the Bedford, Pennsylvania, half-mile. With the victory, Chad Kemenah officially takes command of the current Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point standings, holding a 10 point advantage over defending series champion Dale Blaney.

“My brother works his tail off,” said Chad Kemenah on the Bedford Speedway victory lane stage. “We have a really great team, although some of them aren’t here tonight. I can’t thank my car owner, Rob Hunter, enough for this opportunity. We have some new sponsors on board with us this year that put a lot of effort into this deal; Bonnell’s Rod Shop, DKW Transport, JRC Transport, Champion Oil. There are so many people that bend over backwards for us. Maxim being a big one, too. They really turned our team around.”

Chad Kemenah, who started third on the main event grid, took command of the feature field at the very drop of the green flag, eventually opening up to a sizeable advantage by lap five. Mark Smith, the feature polesitter, drove his way into second on the opening lap, followed by Cap Henry and defending event winner Greg Hodnett.

While Kemenah continued his dominant display at the top of the running order, mixing his charge with clean air and periods of heavy lapped traffic, Cap Henry and Greg Hodnett started a battle of their own; each working around Tower City’s Mark Smith by lap 13, and eventually setting their sights on each other. Hodnett battled Henry in traffic for several circuits, eventually working around the Coomer Motorsports entry on lap 18. Despite his efforts to close the gap between himself and leader Chad Kemenah, Hodnett would have to settle for second, followed by Cap Henry, Lucas Wolfe and Mark Smith.

“I kinda got bottlenecked there on the start,” said Greg Hodnett. “I thought we had a pretty good car. We had to use the entire race track to make it work. I think I was slowing down a little too much, but once I got it figured out, we got going again pretty good. We tried to get ourselves a little closer, but overall, it was Chad’s night.”

“This is a really great start for our team,” said Chad Kemenah. “Anybody can win on any day. Greg (Hodnett) is one of the best in the country, so when he is behind you, you kinda want to limit your mistakes. My brother had our car dialed-in from the start tonight. We won in ‘Posse Country’ and now we are going to go back to Ohio.”

Plano, Texas, native T.J. Michael was the event's MSD Performance Hard Charger Award winner. The "Texas Traveler" advanced seven positions during the Coffee Pot Classic main event, moving to 13th after starting 20th on the grid. It was Michael's second-ever start on Pennsylvania soil.

Up next on the Arctic Cat All Star schedule is a pair of racing “classics” in Central Pennsylvania. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will visit two premiere half-mile ovals during their upcoming weekend endeavours, including the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal and the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove. Arctic Cat All Star travelers will race head-to-head with the notorious “Pennsylvania Posse” on both occasions, competing for back-to-back top prizes equalling $5,000.

The upcoming weekend will kick off officially on Saturday night, April 23, at the Port Royal Speedway. The inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic will headline competition at the “Speed Palace,” the first of three appearances by the Series in 2016. The weekend will continue on Sunday, April 24, with the Ray Tilley Classic at Selinsgrove Speedway; the first appearance by the Arctic Cat All Stars since May 7, 2000. Todd Shaffer was the victor nearly two decades ago, joining 11 other one-time Arctic Cat All Star winners on the sprawling half-mile.

The “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks visited Port Royal Speedway’s victory lane stage during the most recent Arctic Cat All Star appearance. Marks earned nearly $15,000 for his Tuscarora 50 victory on Sunday, September 13, capping off a near-perfect weekend for the Myerstown, Pennsylvania, native at Port Royal Speedway.

Those seeking additional information regarding the upcoming pair of Central Pennsylvania “classics” can do so by visiting each facility live on the Web at www.portroyalspeedway.com and www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway - Sunday, April 17, 2016

Coffee Pot Classic EMi Driver’s Meeting: 42 Entrees

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Greg Hodnett - 16.657 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Greg Hodnett - 16.553 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Mark Smith

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cap Henry Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Danny Smith

JE Pistons Dash: Mark Smith

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: T.J. Michael (+7)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Mark Smith

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: TJ Stutts

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith

Qualifying

1.27-Greg Hodnett, 16.553; 2.48-Danny Dietrich, 16.574; 3.11K-Kraig Kinser, 17.059; 4.M1-Mark Smith, 17.127; 5.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 17.128; 6.55-Mike Wagner, 17.148; 7.10H-Chad Kemenah, 17.158; 8.23-TJ Stutts, 17.171; 9.60-Kory Crabtree, 17.186; 10.1-Dale Blaney, 17.193; 11.22-Brandon Spithaler, 17.208; 12.7W-Logan Wagner, 17.259; 13.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 17.262; 14.36D-Wayne Dadetto, 17.338; 15.19m-Brent Marks, 17.409; 16.70-Danny Holtgraver, 17.413; 17.57X-Andrew Palker, 17.482; 18.8-Billy Dietrich, 17.502; 19.89-Robbie Stillwaggen, 17.584; 20.21-Cap Henry, 17.586; 21.49H-Bradley Howard, 17.607; 22.94-Ryan Smith, 17.629; 23.49-Tim Shaffer, 17.678; 24.1080-Jordan Mackison, 17.741; 25.19G-Cale Grubb, 17.747; 26.4-Danny Smith, 17.772; 27.8M-TJ Michael, 17.791; 28.44-Rodney Westhafer, 17.818; 29.81-Lee Jacobs, 17.824; 30.40-Caleb Helms, 17.876; 31.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 17.973; 32.7K-Dan Shetler, 18.146; 33.91-Anthony Fiore, 18.162; 34.95-Hunter Mackison, 18.175; 35.13-Brandon Matus, 18.179; 36.2-AJ Flick, 18.356; 37.19-Joe Kubiniec, 18.493; 38.76-David Jones, 18.663; 39.33-Brent Matus, 18.695; 40.40H-George Hobaugh, 19.302; 41.5-Bob McMillin, 19.963; 42.49E-Bob Howard, 20.107;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. M1-Mark Smith[1] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[3] ; 3. 7W-Logan Wagner[6] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard[8] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 7. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[7] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 3. 23-TJ Stutts[1] ; 4. 55-Mike Wagner[3] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 6. 8-Billy Dietrich[6] ; 7. 1080-Jordan Mackison[7] ; 8. 76-David Jones[10] ; 9. 5-Bob McMillin[11] ; 10. 44-Rodney Westhafer[8] ; 11. 91-Anthony Fiore[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 21-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 89-Robbie Stillwaggen[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 19m-Brent Marks[3] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 8. 40H-George Hobaugh[10] ; 9. 95-Hunter Mackison[9] ; 10. 19G-Cale Grubb[6]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 7. 2-AJ Flick[9] ; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler[7] ; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec[10] ; 10. 13-Brandon Matus[8]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. M1-Mark Smith[1] ; 2. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 5. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[3] ; 6. 89-Robbie Stillwaggen[7] ; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[8] ; 8. 55-Mike Wagner[6]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[1] ; 2. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[3] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 4. 8-Billy Dietrich[4] ; 5. 44-Rodney Westhafer[7] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[14] ; 7. 7K-Dan Shetler[11] ; 8. 19G-Cale Grubb[6] ; 9. 91-Anthony Fiore[12] ; 10. 40H-George Hobaugh[19] ; 11. 1080-Jordan Mackison[5] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 13. 95-Hunter Mackison[13] ; 14. 19-Joe Kubiniec[16] ; 15. 76-David Jones[17] ; 16. 5-Bob McMillin[20] ; 17. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[10] ; 18. 33-Brent Matus[18] ; 19. 49E-Bob Howard[21] ; 20. 60-Kory Crabtree[2] ; 21. 2-AJ Flick[15] ; 22. 22-Brandon Spithaler[22]

A-Main 1 - (25 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 4. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[5] ; 5. M1-Mark Smith[1] ; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 7. 49-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 8. 1-Dale Blaney[13] ; 9. 19m-Brent Marks[15] ; 10. 23-TJ Stutts[12] ; 11. 89-Robbie Stillwaggen[6] ; 12. 55-Mike Wagner[8] ; 13. 8M-TJ Michael[20] ; 14. 70-Danny Holtgraver[14] ; 15. 94-Ryan Smith[19] ; 16. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[18] ; 17. 11K-Kraig Kinser[21] ; 18. 7W-Logan Wagner[11] ; 19. 8-Billy Dietrich[24] ; 20. 40-Caleb Helms[25] ; 21. 57X-Andrew Palker[16] ; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs[23] ; 23. 49H-Bradley Howard[17] ; 24. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[22] ; 25. 4-Danny Smith[10]

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

(724) 954-4915 / altmeyer119@gmail.com

 

 

Jac Haudenschild Dominates Wayne County; Sweeps Program from Start to Finish;

Arctic Cat All Star Triple-Header Weekend Concludes Sunday at Bedford Speedway

ORRVILLE, Ohio (April 16, 2016) - The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild lived up to his prestige on Saturday night at Wayne County Speedway; sweeping the entire Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program in fantastic fashion. The nearby Wooster, Ohio, native kicked-off his evening display by breaking the existing track record during qualifying time trials, all before earning victories during his respective heat race, dash, and the 30-lap main event. Haudenschild’s Arctic Cat All Star victory was the first of his career at Wayne County Speedway, raising the overall bar to 29 victories with the series during his storied career. The pilot of the Jamie Miller-owned No. 6 utilized the very topside of the speedway, earning the victory by 2.221 seconds over Danny Holtgraver and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion Dale Blaney.

“We’ve been struggling a little bit, but this certainly feels good,” explained Jac Haudenschild in victory lane. “Always feels great coming back here and it always feels great to get a win. Jamie Miller always comes through for me. With a little help from Bonzai Bruns and the crew, we got this thing together in time for tonight. This is really special. I’ve always loved coming to Wayne County Speedway. Hopefully we can get back here and do it again soon.”

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native Danny Holtgraver followed Jac Haudenschild to the final checkers on Saturday night. The pilot of the Pete Grove-owned, Premiere Motorsports, No. 70 started fourth on the feature grid, but raced inside the top-three during the entire 30-lap distance. “Downtown” battled in the final podium spot for the first 15 circuits, racing close behind Jac Haudenschild and Sheldon Haudenschild until inheriting the runner-up spot during a lap 16 caution.

On lap 16, while chasing his father through traffic, Sheldon Haudenschild made contact with a lapped car, bringing the familiar Haudenschild Racing, Southern Pacific Farms, No. 93 to a stop between turns three and four. The five-time Arctic Cat All Star main event winner in 2015 would be forced to restart at the tail of the field.

After the restart, the last half of the feature program would see no change nor challenge up front with Jac Haudenschild surging on over Danny Holtgraver and Friday night winner Dale Blaney.

“I just want to thank everyone who made this happen for me,” said Danny Holtgraver. “We had some issues last night at Attica, getting upside-down during qualifying time trials, so I wasn’t sure what to think today. We got here and found some issues with the engine. Despite the issues, my guys never gave up and they pushed through. I want to thank Pete Grove again, as well as all of my supporters who stuck by me this entire time. Cody Jacobs never gives up and works to give me a great race car every time we hit the track. This feels really good.”

The Coffee Pot Classic at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway will conclude the Arctic Cat All Star triple-header weekend through Ohio and Pennsylvania. The three-race swing, officially kicking-off the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point championship, launched on Friday night, April 15, at Attica Raceway Park, and will now conclude on the big half-mile in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 17. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will face-off against a stout field of competitors from all areas of Pennsylvania, including the notorious “Pennsylvania Posse,” who captured the most recent series victory at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in June, 2015. Greg Hodnett was the victor, holding off a sixth starting Danny Dietrich and Ryan Smith.

The Coffee Pot Classic will ignite with pit gates opening at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 17. A mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 pm, with hot laps to follow at 6. Competition will hit the racing surface at 6:30 pm, sharp. For more information, please visit Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway live on the Web at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Wayne County Speedway - Saturday, April 16, 2016

EMi Driver’s Meeting: 31 Entrees

State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dale Blaney - 14.405 seconds

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild – 14.125 seconds *NTR

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Jac Haudenschild

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sheldon Haudenschild

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah

JE Pistons Dash: Jac Haudenschild

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Jac Haudenschild

MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Chad Kemenah (+5)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Cap Henry

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Brad Haudenschild

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms

A Feature 1 (30 Laps): 1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[1]; 2. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4]; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[9]; 5. 21-Cap Henry[5]; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[8]; 7. 49-Tim Shaffer[10]; 8. 9X-Rob Chaney[6]; 9. 19M-Brent Marks[12]; 10. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[14]; 11. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7]; 12. 8M-T.J. Michael[15]; 13. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 14. 60-Kory Crabtree[11]; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[19]; 16. 94-Ryan Smith[17]; 17. 23C-Tyler Courtney[18]; 18. 16M-Danny Mumaw[23]; 19. 5T-Travis Philo[22]; 20. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[13]; 21. 81-Lee Jacobs[16]; 22. 57X-Andrew Palker[20]; 23. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[21]; 24. 49H-Bradley (Brad) Howard[24]

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 40-Caleb Helms[1]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[4]; 3. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[3]; 5. 16M-Danny Mumaw[5]; 6. 49H-Bradley (Brad) Howard[8]; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[10]; 8. 19-Joe Kubiniec[7]; 9. 23-Nick Patterson[6]; 10. 7-Troy Kingan[9]; 11. 49D-Shawn Dancer[11]; 12. 8-Bryan Sebetto[12]

Dash 1 (6 Laps): 1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[1]; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3]; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4]; 5. 21-Cap Henry[5]; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney[6]; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8]; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[7]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[4]; 2. 9X-Rob Chaney[2]; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks[8]; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 7. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg[7]; 8. 49D-Shawn Dancer[9]; 9. 19-Joe Kubiniec[11]; 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser[6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4]; 2. 21-Cap Henry[2]; 3. 60-Kory Crabtree[1]; 4. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[3]; 5. 8M-T.J. Michael[7]; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[5]; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[6]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[8]; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[9]; 10. 7-Troy Kingan[10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2]; 2. 49-Tim Shaffer[1]; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4]; 4. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[5]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[3]; 6. 23C-Tyler Courtney[8]; 7. 16M-Danny Mumaw[6]; 8. 23-Nick Patterson[7]; 9. 49H-Bradley (Brad) Howard[9]

Qualifying 1 (2 Laps): 1. 6M-Jac Haudenschild, 14.125; 2. 1-Dale Blaney, 14.300; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.307; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver, 14.361; 5. 22-Cole Duncan, 14.427; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney, 14.438; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.522; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.526; 9. 22S-Brandon Spithaler, 14.544; 10. 21-Cap Henry, 14.553; 11. 60-Kory Crabtree, 14.596; 12. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.601; 13. 49-Tim Shaffer, 14.634; 14. 94-Ryan Smith, 14.681; 15. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 14.690; 16. 40-Caleb Helms, 14.693; 17. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 14.696; 18. 8M-T.J. Michael, 14.717; 19. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.720; 20. 19M-Brent Marks, 14.726; 21. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 14.735; 22. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.738; 23. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.765; 24. 8-Bryan Sebetto, 14.840; 25. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 14.892; 26. 23-Nick Patterson, 14.893; 27. 23C-Tyler Courtney, 14.964; 28. 19-Joe Kubiniec, 15.002; 29. 49H-Bradley (Brad) Howard, 15.354; 30. 7-Troy Kingan, 15.416

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Dale Blaney Opens Arctic Cat All Star Point Season with Victory at Attica Raceway Park Captures HD Supply Spring Nationals over Chad Kemenah and Lee Jacobs

ATTICA, Ohio (April 15, 2016) - The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney took advantage of his pole position on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park; leading all but two laps of the 40-lap, HD Supply Spring Nationals main event to capture his 128th career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Blaney, who nearly swept the entire HD Supply Spring Nationals program at Attica Raceway Park by earning the second fastest time during qualifying time trials, winning his respective heat race, dash and main event, held off Chad Kemenah and Lee Jacobs at the final checkers; his 17th visit to Attica Raceway Park victory lane during Arctic Cat All Star competition. The Ohio native survived two cautions and a “rubber-down” racing surface to secure his $5,000 pay day.

“It is just awesome to come here and race,” explained Dale Blaney, pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, No.1. “I’m in a great situation here with this team. My guys always give me a great car. I just have to make sure I go out and drive the thing. Glad we started on the front row tonight. On a surface like this, position really means a lot. I just love coming to Attica Raceway Park. The fans have treated me great the past 28 years of my life and I appreciate it.”

Chad Kemenah, who started third on the main event grid, fell back to fifth after the initial start, but raced his way back into a podium position by lap nine. By lap 14, Kemenah worked forward to find himself second in the running order; passing Lee Jacobs as he continued his persistent charge toward the front. Kemenah drove by Blaney on lap 15 and controlled the top spot for two circuits, eventually re-challenged and passed by Blaney during the 17th circuit. With rubber coming into play, Kemenah found himself out of time and race track, settling for second during his final pass of the flagstand. Lee Jacobs, after starting on the outside-front row, would cross under the checkers third, followed by Byron Reed and Caleb Griffith.

“It was a pretty good race,” said Chad Kemenah. “It took rubber and I got caught behind a lapped car. Just kinda ran out of time. I want to thank all of these fans for coming out and sitting through this tonight. The dust really didn’t play in your favor, but I really appreciate you guys coming out. My car owner gives me a great race car. I just want to thank all of my sponsors. Feels great to get off to a start like this. I think we may have had something for Blaney before getting caught in the rubber. We won’t complain and move on.”

“At first, I really didn’t know where to run,” explained Blaney. “I know where I was running, I wasn’t very good. Kemenah worked around us and kinda showed us where we needed to be. I had to pick up the pace a little bit. We started to run a little bit harder and it worked out.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their march across Ohio and Pennsylvania on Saturday evening, April 16, with a visit to the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The second full points event of the 2016 season will feature a complete Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions program, awarding $5,000 to the main event winner. It was local Arctic Cat All Star favorite Sheldon Haudenschild picking up the victory during the last series visit to Wayne County Speedway. The Wooster, Ohio, native held off eventual All Star champion Dale Blaney and fellow Wooster native Rob Chaney at the final checkers.

Wayne County Speedway officials will open pit gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, April 16. The mandatory drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:30 pm, followed by hot laps at 6. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm, sharp. Additional news and information, such as ticket prices, can be found live on the Web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Attica Raceway Park - Friday, April 15, 2016 HD Supply Spring Nationals EMi Driver’s Meeting: 40 Entrees State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Caleb Armstrong - 12.351 seconds Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney (2nd) - 12.315 seconds Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Brian Lay All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Helms Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs Kistler Racing Products Heat #4: Dale Blaney JE Pistons Dash: Dale Blaney Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney MSD Performance Hard Charger Award: Travis Philo (+9) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Griffith Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chris Andrews Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms

Qualifying

1.09x-Carson Macedo, 12.198; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 12.315; 3.22-Cole Duncan, 12.329; 4.33M-Caleb Griffith, 12.337; 5.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.344; 6.23c-Tyler Courtney, 12.366; 7.40-Caleb Helms, 12.389; 8.94-Ryan Smith, 12.439; 9.8M-TJ Michael, 12.445; 10.5T-Travis Philo, 12.446; 11.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.482; 12.8-Bryan Sebetto, 12.518; 13.23-DJ Foos, 12.526; 14.5-Byron Reed, 12.527; 15.49-Tim Shaffer, 12.540; 16.16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.541; 17.45L-Brian Lay, 12.599; 18.73-Chris Andrews, 12.611; 19.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.637; 20.3J-Trey Jacobs, 12.641; 21.9-Jordan Ryan, 12.680; 22.97-Dean Jacobs, 12.702; 23.60-Kory Crabtree, 12.707; 24.9x-Rob Chaney, 12.716; 25.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.784; 26.68G-Tyler Gunn, 12.836; 27.6-Bill Rose, 12.846; 28.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.853; 29.60K-Jody Keegan, 12.939; 30.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.048; 31.19-Joe Kubiniec, 13.151; 32.38-Matt Westfall, 13.168; 33.22S-Brandon Spithaler, 13.234; 34.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.237; 35.83M-Broc Martin, 13.394; 36.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.450; 37.7-Shawn Valenti, 13.713; 38.8J-Jess Stiger, 13.996; 39.21-Cap Henry, 13.997; 40.70-Danny Holtgraver, 99.390;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 45L-Brian Lay[1] ; 2. 8-Bryan Sebetto[2] ; 3. 8M-TJ Michael[4] ; 4. 73-Chris Andrews[5] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 6. 9-Jordan Ryan[7] ; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs[6] ; 8. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 9. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 10. 19-Joe Kubiniec[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 3. 60K-Jody Keegan[6] ; 4. 23c-Tyler Courtney[3] ; 5. 83M-Broc Martin[9] ; 6. 16-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 7. 09x-Carson Macedo[4] ; 8. 38-Matt Westfall[8] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7] ; 10. 21-Cap Henry[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[6] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 4. 23-DJ Foos[5] ; 5. 33M-Caleb Griffith[3] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[10] ; 7. 97-Dean Jacobs[8] ; 8. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[9] ; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[4]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 3. 9x-Rob Chaney[2] ; 4. 49-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 5. 68G-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8] ; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger[10] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 9. 6-Bill Rose[6] ; 10. 7-Shawn Valenti[9]

Dash 1 (8 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 4. 33M-Caleb Griffith[6] ; 5. 5-Byron Reed[8] ; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 8. 8-Bryan Sebetto[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 09x-Carson Macedo[1] ; 2. 16-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[9] ; 5. 9-Jordan Ryan[5] ; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs[4] ; 7. 6-Bill Rose[8] ; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[14] ; 9. 97-Dean Jacobs[6] ; 10. 70-Danny Holtgraver[19] ; 11. 21-Cap Henry[18] ; 12. 38-Matt Westfall[12] ; 13. 7-Shawn Valenti[16] ; 14. 19-Joe Kubiniec[11] ; 15. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[13] ; 16. 8J-Jess Stiger[17] ; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard[15] ; 18. 60-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 19. 11K-Kraig Kinser[10] ; 20. 22-Cole Duncan[20]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 5. 33M-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[10] ; 8. 8-Bryan Sebetto[8] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[18] ; 10. 73-Chris Andrews[14] ; 11. 8M-TJ Michael[11] ; 12. 49-Tim Shaffer[17] ; 13. 23c-Tyler Courtney[15] ; 14. 60K-Jody Keegan[12] ; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 16. 68G-Tyler Gunn[20] ; 17. 45L-Brian Lay[9] ; 18. 9x-Rob Chaney[13] ; 19. 23-DJ Foos[16] ; 20. 21-Cap Henry[26] ; 21. 16-Stuart Brubaker[22] ; 22. 09x-Carson Macedo[21] ; 23. 70-Danny Holtgraver[25] ; 24. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[23] ; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker[24] ; 26. 83M-Broc Martin[19]

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Will Launch Point Championship with Triple-Header Weekend in Ohio and Pennsylvania!

INDIANAPOLIS (April 12, 2016) - The 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point chase will officially activate in a big way during the upcoming weekend, with three scheduled events on three consecutive nights in two states. The Series, accompanied by 14 full-time travelers from all areas of the northeast, led by six-time and defending champion Dale Blaney, will trek through areas of Ohio and Pennsylvania during their upcoming three-race excursion, competing for a top prize of $5,000 on all three nights. The point championship was intended to begin on Saturday, April 2, but has since been pushed back two weeks due to Mother Nature.

“Hopefully last weekend was the last of the ‘Arctic’ weather this year,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Stars. “We’d love to be able to get all five races in over the next two weekends in Ohio and Pennsylvania. This is going to be a fun year for sure.”

The triple-header weekend will ignite officially on Friday evening, April 15, at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The rescheduled HD Supply Spring Nationals, originally set to take shape on Saturday, April 9, but was moved due to cold weather, will take center stage at the Attica oval on Friday night, complete with the first full Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions point program of 2016. Ryan Smith is the defending HD Supply Spring Nationals winner, holding off charges by Andrew Palker and Greg Wilson.

Competition will continue on Saturday evening, April 16, with a visit to the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. Saturday’s program will be the first of four appearances by the traveling Arctic Cat All Stars at “Orrville’s Historic Oval” in 2016. It was Sheldon Haudenschild visiting victory lane during the most recent visit by the Arctic Cat All Stars on September 6, keeping eventual Series champion Dale Blaney at bay, followed by Rob Chaney. Haudenschild’s victory at Wayne County Speedway was his fifth and final All Star win of the 2015 season.

The Coffee Pot Classic at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway will conclude the triple-header weekend for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. The Bedford, Pennsylvania, half-mile oval will not only welcome the highly talented roster of Arctic Cat All Star travelers, but a competitive field of Central Pennsylvania competitors, better known as the “Pennsylvania Posse,” are also expected to join in on the action, including defending event winner Greg Hodnett. Hodnett and fellow “Posse” competitor Danny Dietrich swept the top two spots on the podium on June 7, 2015, followed by three-time All Star main event winner last season Ryan Smith.

“I think we are all pretty excited to get the point season started,” explained Dale Blaney; six-time and defending All Star champion. “The weather hasn’t been too cooperative, but things look to be OK for all three days this weekend. Despite the last two weekends getting distracted with weather, our mind frame and focus hasn’t changed. The road to another title starts this weekend. We have to take everything one race at a time, but it is still important to get a solid start to the year. We’ll head into the weekend with the intent to win all three.”

Attica Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:30 pm on Friday afternoon, April 15. Competition is scheduled to hit the speedway at 7:45. For more news and information, such as ticket prices and seating chart, please visit Attica Raceway Park live on the Web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Wayne County Speedway will swing open gates at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, followed by warm-ups at 6:00 pm and racing at 7. Additional event information can be found on the official online home of Wayne County Speedway at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

The Coffee Pot Classic at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway will kick start with gates opening at 4:00 pm. Hot laps will hit the half-mile at 6:00 pm, followed by racing at 6:30 pm, sharp. Other related news can be found online at www.bedfordspeedway.com.

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Portion of HD Supply Spring Nationals Rescheduled for Friday, April 15

Attica Event Opens Triple-Header Weekend in Ohio and Pennsylvania

ATTICA (April 5, 2016) - With extremely cold temperatures forecasted for Saturday, April 9, in Attica, Ohio, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and Attica Raceway Park officials have decided to postpone Saturday night’s portion of the HD Supply Spring Nationals to Friday night, April 15. Temperatures are forecasted to only reach the mid 30s on Saturday, with the low temperature dipping as far down as the low 20s.

“With the weather becoming an obvious factor for the weekend, it’s in our best interest to postpone the event to April 15th,” explained Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park. “We want everyone to have a positive and enjoyable experience at the home of ‘Ohio’s Finest Racing.’ Our goal is to maximize this event’s potential and rescheduling will certainly help that. We hope to see everyone here to support the Arctic Cat All Stars on Friday, April 15.”

The rescheduled HD Supply Spring Nationals presented by UUI & Fisher Performance will ignite what is now a triple-header weekend for the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions through Ohio and Pennsylvania. After their visit to Attica Raceway Park on Friday night, April 15, Arctic Cat All Star teams will travel east to the Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, OH on Saturday, April 16, followed by a visit to the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway near Bedford, PA on Sunday, April 17.

Attica Raceway Park will open pit gates at 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, April 15, with racing scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m., sharp. Ticket prices include $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for children ages 11-15, with kids 10 years of age and younger granted admission at no charge. Pit passes will be $35. As an added bonus, the ALMS Late Models will also be on the April 15 program, along with the 305 sprint cars; the Dirt Trucks have been removed.

Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the web at www.atticaracewaypark.com, as well as on all of the available social media including Twitter: https://twitter.com/atticaracewyprk and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark/?fref=ts

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Wet Weather Ends Arctic Cat All Star “Rumble in the Hills” at Atomic Speedway; Rescheduled for April 30

CHILLICOTHE, Oh. (April 2, 2016) - A late afternoon shower mixed with high winds and additional threatening weather throughout the evening forced Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and Atomic Speedway officials to reschedule Saturday night’s “Rumble in the Hills” at Atomic Speedway. The event will now be held on Saturday, April 30. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will battle with the Ohio Sprint Car Series during the evening program. The Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing sprint cars will also be on the evening agenda. Stay tuned for additional news and information online at www.atomicspeedway.net.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign on Saturday evening, April 9, at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. The HD Supply Spring Nationals will headline competition at the Attica short track, awarding a $5,000 top prize.

“The Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith earned the HD Supply Spring Nationals victory in 2015, holding off Andrew Palker and Greg Wilson at the final checkers. Smith was one of four different Arctic Cat All Star winners at Attica Raceway Park in 2015; Dale Blaney, Sheldon Haudenschild and Cody Darrah also earned victories over the course of the season.

Those seeking additional information regarding the HD Supply Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park on Saturday, April 9, should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the web at www.atticaracewaypark.com. Gates are scheduled to swing open at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, followed by racing at 7:00 p.m., sharp.

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event, as well as an up-to-date schedule, online at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Loaded Arctic Cat All Star Roster Ready for Points Season to Begin at Atomic Speedway

14 Full Time Drivers Set to Begin 2016 Campaign this Saturday Night

INDIANAPOLIS (March 29, 2016) - Since returning home from Florida, where the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions kicked-off the 2016 season with three, non-point events at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park, teams have been hard at work preparing for the next seven months of their Arctic Cat All Star campaign. Sprint car teams from all across the country will begin their point championship hunt in less than a week; launching a remaining schedule complete with 45 events across seven different states, stretching from early April until late October.

“We are really excited about 2016 and getting the points season kicked off this Saturday night at Atomic Speedway,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “We’ve got a strong group of traveling teams this year with a mix of returning veterans and some young talent that will challenge for wins throughout the season. We can’t thank our teams, tracks and fans enough for their support this year.”

“America’s Series” will launch the point championship season officially on Saturday evening, April 2, at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. Arctic Cat All Star fans will be exposed to some of the most exciting 410 sprint car racing in the region, complete with 14 full-time travelers on the 2016 tour. Leading the roster will be six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star champion, Dale Blaney. Dubbed the “Low Rider,” Blaney is also the most recent Series winner at the Atomic Speedway high banks. The Ohio native scored the $10,000 Open Wheel Championship on Saturday, August 1, 2015.

“We are excited to get back out on the road with the All Stars,” Dale Blaney said. “I think with Arctic Cat involved this season, things are going to be bigger and better. It’s a great thing for our sport and it’s a great thing for this series. The schedule looks like it is going to be a lot of fun. Our goal is going to be business as usual; go out and try to put ourselves up front and ultimately win a championship. We are excited to get started, especially at Atomic where we’ve been successful.”

Kraig Kinser, the 2005 Knoxville Nationals champion and recent Arctic Cat All Star winner at Bubba Raceway Park, will also join the Series full-time in 2016, along with former Series champion and two-time main event winner in 2015, Chad Kemenah. Kinser will call the Arctic Cat All Star schedule home after several seasons on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series trail. The Bloomington, Indiana, native is the son of 20-time WoO champion Steve Kinser and will work to add more legacy to his family’s racing reputation with an Arctic Cat All Star title in 2016. Kemenah, also a former full-time World of Outlaws competitor, finished third in the 2015 Arctic Cat All Star championship standings and will work for a fifth career Series title during the upcoming season.

Other former Arctic Cat All Star main event winners that will travel full-time in 2016 include Caleb Griffith (2), Sheldon Haudenschild (6), Lee Jacobs (3) and Danny Holtgraver (9). Haudenschild, driver of the Southern Pacific Farms, No. 93, earned five of his six career Arctic Cat All Star victories in 2015, finishing sixth in the final championship standings. Holtgraver, a staple on the tour for the last three seasons, who finished eighth in last year’s championship standings, will rejoin the tour in 2016 with a new team and new attitude.

“It’s always nice to get back out on the road,” Danny Holtgraver explained, pilot of the Pete Grove-owned No. 70. “We’ve been busy the last few weeks getting everything ready to go. This tour can be demanding, but also very rewarding if you run well or earn a win. Last year was a tough year, but we cleared our minds and reevaluated the situation. We have a great deal with Pete Grove and we couldn’t be more excited. Our goal is to add to our career win list and put ourselves in the hunt for a championship.”  

Former USAC Kenyon Midget champion Caleb Armstrong, 2015 OVSCA champion Kory Crabtree, Caleb Helms, Texas native T.J. Michael, former Wayne County Speedway champion  Andrew Palker, Cap Henry, and “Pennsylvania Posse” representative Bradley Howard will each add more depth and talent to the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star tour. Henry, Palker and Helms have each toured with the Series during recent seasons, while Armstrong, Crabtree, Michael and Howard have not. The strong mixture of young talent and experience will create one of the most competitive and diverse Arctic Cat All Star fields in recent history.

“We are definitely eager to get the season launched officially,” Bradley Howard said, pilot of the Rocket Drywall, No. 49. “It is going to be a challenge, but we are excited. It took us a while to play everything out and make the decision to follow the tour, but I’m glad we did. Racing with this level of competition will make us a better team. We are going to race as hard as we can and attempt to learn as much as we can every time we are on the race track. That’s what this entire season is going to be all about.”

The upcoming “Rumble in the Hills” at Atomic Speedway will feature a full Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions format, awarding a $5,000 top prize. The April 2 program will kick-off a busy April schedule for the traveling Series, including six events over a four weekend span in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Those seeking additional news and updates regarding the “Rumble in the Hills,” including time schedule and ticket prices, should visit Atomic Speedway live on the web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Full-Time Driver Info:

Caleb Armstrong
Dale Blaney
Kory Crabtree
Caleb Griffith
Sheldon Haudenschild
Caleb Helms
Cap Henry
Danny Holtgraver
Bradley Howard
Lee Jacobs
Chad Kemenah
Kraig Kinser
T.J. Michael
Andrew Palker

Additional Series Info:

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing.  Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years.  Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com

 

 

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Announces 2016 Series Partners

INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2016) – The All Star Circuit of Champions is pleased to announce a long list of new and returning marketing partners for the 2016 season. Dedicated sponsors, contingency and primary alike, will help fuel the entire upcoming campaign; an action packed schedule comprised of over 50 race dates in nearly ten states.

Announced in January, Arctic Cat will assume the naming sponsorship of the Series in 2016. The newly named Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will kick off the points season at Atomic Speedway on Saturday, April 2nd.

“We are extremely excited and grateful for the growing list of partnerships”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “Our team will work hard in making sure each and every one of our partners achieves the brand recognition through the All Star Series that will help drive consumers to their websites and stores.”

The All Stars have also secured new partnerships with EMi, State Water Heaters, Elliott's Custom Trailers & Carts, and Classic Ink USA in addition to maintaining relationships with the following partners.

Sponsor breakdown:

Hoosier Racing Tire is the official and exclusive tire of the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions.

Racing Electronics is the official and exclusive radio provider of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

Series contingency sponsors include: Daido Engine Bearings, Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance and Outback Steakhouse.

Daido Engine Bearings will award each A-main winner

Lincoln Electric will award the quick qualifier at each event

MSD Performance will award the hard charger each A-main event.

Outback Steakhouse will award the 5th, 10th and 15th finisher of each A-main event

JE Pistons is the 2016 dash sponsor.

Hunt Brothers Pizza, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads and Kistler Engines/Racing Products are the 2016 heat race sponsors.

EMi is the official driver’s meeting sponsor.

State Water Heaters is the official sponsor of each and every hot lap session in 2016.

Kear’s Speed Shop, Donovan Engineering, Schoenfeld Headers, Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts, Classic Ink USA and Jake’s Golf Carts are also sponsors of the All-Stars this season.

About our sponsors:

Arctic Cat: Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Side by Sides under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories.

Hoosier Racing Tire: Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest manufacturer of racing tires in the world with distributors located both domestically and worldwide.

Racing Electronics: Racing Electronics has been in the racing business for over 25 years. What began as a hobby in 1988 has now grown to the #1 company in Race Communications worldwide. Their trackside service program has been designed and proven to provided competitors, tracks and racing series’ with a full line of equipment and technical support to be the best in the industry. Look around at any major racing event and you will see Racing Electronics everywhere, helping their loyal customers, whether its professional or amateur racers, race fans or series race officials. More information on all the great products of Racing Electronics is available www.racingelectronics.com.

Daido Engine Bearings: Daido Metal produces Original Equipment automotive engine bearings for the most recognizable brands around the world and is also a leading producer of engine bearings in every other engine market from power sports to marine and off-highway heavy machinery. Daido is a leader in race engine bearings serving all major global race series and the race engine builder market, including the All Stars Series.

Lincoln Electric: We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful.

MSD Performance: MSD products are the finest ignition components you can install on your car whether it's a daily driver, dirt tracker, 4-wheel drive, a seven second Pro Stock car or Big Foot. MSD is your exclusive performance ignition company and we thank you for your interest and support.

Outback Steakhouse: Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. New creations and grilled classics are made from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. For more information, please visit www.outback.com or http://www.facebook.com/outback.

Hunt Brother’s Pizza: With more than 7,300 locations in 28 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Perfect for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers regular, thin crust, and breakfast pizzas with All Toppings No Extra Charge®, Hunt Brothers® Wings and boneless WingBites® and our NEW Cheesebread. Family owned and operated for over 25 years and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company provides all of the food products, marketing programs, equipment and training for convenience stores to operate their own turnkey pizza program.

JE Pistons: With over 60 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in high performance forged pistons. We've built a reputation that the competition can only follow. JE has a history of manufacturing the highest quality pistons and components that professional engine builders, race teams, and high performance enthusiasts trust and rely on.

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads: All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads is the industry leader in small block aluminum cylinder heads. Since 1986, the family owned business of Bob and Susie Williams caters to the finest engine builders and racers alike looking for the perfect design for a specific application. Whether it's sprints, super late models, drag racing, off road, marine or road racing, you can always count on All Pro.

Kistler Engines/Racing Products: Kistler Engines was established in 1993 and builds lightweight, high-performance racing engines with a commitment to quality. We pride ourselves in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for sprint cars (410 c.i., 360 c.i. & 305 c.i.), as well as, late models & midgets. Kistler Engines has also earned a great reputation for our service among professional race teams due to our quick turnaround time on rebuilds.

State Water Heaters: State Water Heaters is a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters. State offers over 500 water heater products, and has consistently developed new technologies to ensure longer product life. Based in Ashland City, Tennessee, State has seven water heater manufacturing plants. Hundreds of distribution centers across the United States ensure efficient service to State’s national customer base of residential homeowners, wholesalers, contractors, and other members of the engineering community.

Eagle Motorsports (EMi): EMi builds chassis and components for four segments of the open wheel industry with four unique brands. Thirty years in the making brought Eagle Motorsports, Schnee Chassis, Stallard Chassis, and Henchcraft Chassis together to collaborate and create the most responsive and safest micro sprints, lightning sprints, and sprint cars available. www.EagleMotorsports.com

Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts: Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts is a full service facility carrying new and used trailers. Trailer lines available include United, Cobra, Intech, and Cargo Mate. Elliott’s is also an authorized EZ-GO golfcart dealer. They offer repair and service on all of their products, as well as carry a large line of parts and accessories. Elliott’s has been in the trailer business since 1995 and a golfcart dealer since 2004, serving areas all over the world. Contact Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts today at www.elliottstc.com

Classic Ink USA: The official apparel provider of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Located just outside of Butler, Pennsylvania, Classic Ink USA has become a local, regional and national competitor in custom school wear, sportswear, business apparel, and race wear; helping your team and fan base keep up with the competition with trendy new looks and designs. Contact Classic Ink USA today at www.classicinkusa.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

 

 

Rules Bulletin: Arctic Cat All Stars Announce Updated Tire Rule

INDIANAPOLIS (March 16, 2016) - Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions tech officials have updated the right rear tire rule for the 2016 season. In addition to the H15, Medium and H20, competitors will be permitted to use the W18 Hoosier tire as an added option for the remainder of the season.

Like prior seasons, Arctic Cat All Star competitors will only be permitted to use one (1) right rear tire per program; utilizing the same tire for time trials, heat race and feature. In addition, competitors may use any of the above listed right rear tire compounds during warm-ups, as well as any of the above listed right rear tire compounds during the C-main, B-main and dash. Right rear tires used during time trials will be marked by officials and checked before each heat race and feature. Right rear tires used during warm-ups, C-main, B-main and dash are not required to match the compound of the tire used during time-trials, heat race and feature.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Announce Mega Championship Finale at Atomic Speedway Weekend Headlined with Race of Champions and $20,000-to-win A-Main

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (March 11, 2016) - 2016 will prove to be an historical season for Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Not only will race fans have the opportunity to chase the region’s finest sprint car drivers across much of the Midwest and northeast, visiting venues in seven different states over the course of the next seven months, but they will also have the opportunity to witness a record breaking, season-ending program at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The Arctic Cat All Star championship finale, set for Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, will feature one of the largest, single event purses in the history of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions; boasting a $20,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start guaranteed payout.

“We’ve got the whole 2016 season in front of us, but we can’t wait for the $20,000 win finale at Atomic in October”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “In a perfect world, we’ll have two or three teams and drivers battling for the championship that weekend. Brad and his team do a tremendous job at Atomic; what a great event to end the season. I hope this sets the stage for many years to come.”

The two-day spectacle will ignite on Friday evening, October 21, with a full schedule of preliminary competition. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will participate in warm-up sessions, qualifying time trials and heat races, all set to help determine Saturday night’s A-main starting line-up. Also on tap Friday night will be the inaugural Race of Champions; a showcase featuring a potential field of local, regional and national 410 sprint car track champions and touring champions. The Race of Champions will feature a sixteen-car field, determined by qualifying efforts on Friday night. More information regarding the Race of Champions format will be released later in the year.

The Arctic Cat All Star season finale at Atomic Speedway will continue on Saturday evening, October 22, with a full lineup of expected mains, including the final Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions A-main of the 2016 season. The high-dollar A-main purse equals an impressive $66,000; awarding $1,000-to-start, $1,600 for tenth, $2,300 for fifth, $10,000 for second, and $20,000-to-win. The Saturday evening program will conclude with the crowning of the 2016 Series Champion.

“I would like to thank Tony Stewart and the entire Arctic Cat All Star staff for supporting our efforts at Atomic Speedway” said Brad McCown, promoter of Atomic Speedway, “It is special to have the Arctic Cat All Stars ignite their point season at Atomic Speedway, as well as end it. We were fortunate enough to make all of this happen. As a promoter, it is my job to deliver the best entertainment possible for my fans. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions are certainly at the top of that list. ”

Additional news and updates regarding the 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions season finale will be posted regularly at the official online home of Atomic Speedway; www.atomicspeedway.net.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Announce Schedule Changes to the 2016 Season

Fremont Speedway Shows Canceled

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (March 9, 2016) – The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions announced today that three events on the 2016 schedule have been cancelled. Events on May 28, June 25 and September 17 at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio, have all been canceled.

Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, will move their June 4 Arctic Cat All Star event to Saturday, May 28, with a rain date of May 29.

Eldora Speedway will move their Thursday, June 23, Ohio Sprint Speedweek program to Saturday, June 25, with a rain date of Sunday, June 26. This show will be the $10,000-to-win finale event of Speedweek. Thursday, June 23, will become a rain date, if needed, for any of the first six Speedweek events beginning on June 17th.

The weekend of September 16-17 will become an open weekend for the All Star Series for the potential rescheduling of weather postponed events throughout the year.

“I’m certainly disappointed in the schedule changes; we’ve worked hard over the past 15 months to try to bring unification to 410 sprint car racing under the All Star umbrella”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. “Rob (Hunter) and Shane (Helms) were willing to work with us last year to bring their group back to the All Stars and we’ve had great support from a large majority of tracks. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to unite with Fremont Speedway on common goals for the Series and 410 sprint car racing. We look forward to building the All Star Series in 2016 and in years to come with the support from our tracks, teams and most importantly the fans that support all of our events.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions begin their points season on Saturday, April 2, at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

 

I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA set for July 29-31
Three day All Star swing through Western Pennsylvania

INDIANAPOLIS (February 17, 2016) - Western Pennsylvania sprint car fans have three important dates to circle on their 2016 calendar, and all three involve Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will round out the month of July with three consecutive nights of competition at three different Western Pennsylvania ovals. The inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA Screenprinting and Embroidery will feature three, $5,000-to-win programs on July 29-31. As an added bonus, a $3,000 point fund will also be on the line for the weekend’s top racers.

“All of the promoters involved, including myself, are very excited for the inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout” Tri-City Raceway Park promoter Chad Wagner said, “This is going to be a very special weekend for the drivers and fans. There are a lot of people who helped bring this concept together. The I-79 Summer Shootout has the potential to grow into something even bigger in 2017. Our goal is to maximize that potential and really give the fans in our area something unique and exciting to look forward to each and every year.”

The inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA will ignite with a Friday night visit to the Eriez Speedway just outside of Erie on July 29. The three-eighths mile dirt oval, smallest on the weekend swing, will host the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for the first time ever during the I-79 Summer Shootout.

After a short, two hour jaunt down Interstate 79, the I-79 Summer Shootout will resume on Saturday evening, July 30, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial. “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” will prove to be a fast and action-packed battleground for the Western Pennsylvania regulars and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, with potential speeds reaching 150 mph. All Star competitors visited PPMS on two separate occasions in 2015, with Greg Wilson and Dale Blaney each making victory lane appearances.

“This deal may be the best sprint car racing our fans see in our region this year” Pittsburgh promoter Matt Miley said, “Fans have the chance to watch the All Stars race on three consecutive nights, at three historic tracks, with three different configurations. The promoters have all been working together to make this a win for everyone. We hope to see everyone here in July!”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will wrap-up the inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout on Sunday, July 31, at Tri-City Raceway Park near Franklin, Pennsylvania. It will the first appearance by the All Stars since Tri-City Speedway was re-established as Tri-City Raceway Park in 2014. The half-mile dirt oval sat idle for four years, but has since been renovated into a state-of-the-art venue.

As an added bonus for regional fans, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will be joined by the RUSH dirt late models during their Western Pennsylvania trek. The regional crate stars will support the region’s finest open wheel teams on all three nights of the 2016 I-79 Summer Shootout.

“This has the making to be a fantastic weekend of racing” Chad Wagner said, “The tracks have all teamed together to make this a success. We want to attract a large, regional fan base and have them excited to do it again in 2017. The countdown to the I-79 Summer Shootout begins now.”

Additional news regarding Eriez Speedway, Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and Tri-City Raceway Park can be found on the Web at www.eriez-speedway.com, www.ppms.com and www.tricityracewaypark.com. Information regarding ticket prices, camping availability and event time schedules will all be online in the coming weeks.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

 

Donny Schatz Cruises to Arctic Cat All Star DIRTcar Nationals Win

BARBERVILLE, Florida (February 11, 2016) - Donny Schatz surpassed his Wednesday night performance by one position on Thursday evening, mastering the Volusia Speedway Park half-mile en route to a $5,000, Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Schatz, who charged from the fifth row to secure his position in victory lane, increased his Arctic Cat All Star win total to 12 on his career. The Fargo, North Dakota, native cruised to the final checkers by a near four second lead. Dale Blaney and Jason Johnson rounded out the podium finishers.

“This is an incredible race team” Donny Schatz said, “I didn’t want to have to call the boss tonight and tell him I left something on the table. Just an incredible effort by these guys.”

Danny Lasoski and Jason Johnson led the 24 feature starters to green at Volusia Speedway Park. Lasoski controlled the opening lap before losing the top spot to Johnson. The “Ragin’ Cajun” made his way to the top-side of the speedway, eventually extending his lead over Danny Lasoski and Dale Blaney. Traffic would soon come into play, but a lap ten caution would bring the field to a stop for the first and only time. Paul McMahan made contact with the turn one wall; he would walk away unharmed.

Johnson brought the field back to life during the lap 10 restart, returning to the point position over Danny Lasoski and Dale Blaney. Donny Schatz, who started tenth on the grid, climbed his way to a top-five position for the first time during the restart. The pilot of the familiar Tony Stewart Racing/No. 15 continued his pursuit toward the front, ultimately capturing the fourth position by lap 13 and the third position by lap 14, utilizing all lanes of the slick, Volusia Speedway Park surface. Schatz continued to waste little time, eventually taking command of the runner-up position over Danny Lasoski on lap 17. It would only take three more green flag circuits before Schatz could diminish Jason Johnson’s charge at the front of the field, taking the top spot officially on lap 20.

“You have to go where everyone else isn’t” Schatz explained, “We were decent, I just had to find my way around. Once we got going, we were pretty good. This race team is incredible for sure. I have the best job in the business.”

Six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Dale Blaney attempted a late-race charge, but would fall short. The “Low Rider” started fourth on the feature grid and raced inside the top-five during the entire distance. Blaney made his final move of the 30-lap main event on lap 25 when he raced around Jason Johnson for second.

“We’ve been really good all year, really” Blaney explained, “The guys have been working hard. Can’t thank Big Game, Muddy, CH Motorsports enough. I’m not sure if I needed that red. I felt like I couldn’t get going after that. This is a great group of cars racing down here. We’ll take second, come back tomorrow and see if we can do one better.”

With their 2016 Florida campaign officially in the history books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now spend the next six weeks preparing for their first points event of the 2016 season. The Arctic Cat All Stars will next invade the Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. The “Rumble in the Hills” program will feature a $5,000 top prize on Saturday evening, April 2; the first visit by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions since August 1, 2015. The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney is the most recent Arctic Cat All Star main event winner at the Atomic highbanks, capturing the $10,000 Open Wheel Championship over Ryan Smith and Sheldon Haudenschild. Those who would like to know more about the 2016 “Rumble in the Hills” program on Saturday, April 2, should visit Atomic Speedway live on the Web at www.atomicspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results - Volusia Speedway Park - Thursday, February 11, 2016
DIRTcar Nationals (Non-Point Event)
Entrants: 30
State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Greg Hodnett - 13.648
Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jason Johnson - 13.329
Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Brad Sweet
All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney
Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Lasoski
JE Pistons Dash: Danny Lasoski
Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney (2nd)
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Bryan Clauson
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Greg Hodnett
Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Kerry Madsen

Qualifying

1.41-Jason Johnson, 13.329; 2.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.337; 3.27-Greg Hodnett, 13.417; 4.49-Brad Sweet, 13.428; 5.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.493; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.524; 7.15-Donny Schatz, 13.531; 8.71m-Dave Blaney, 13.542; 9.1-Dale Blaney, 13.550; 10.5-David Gravel, 13.563; 11.1s-Sammy Swindell, 13.570; 12.2L-Danny Lasoski, 13.581; 13.1A-Jacob Allen, 13.622; 14.83-Joey Saldana, 13.641; 15.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.692; 16.07-Doug Esh, 13.705; 17.9-Daryn Pittman, 13.719; 18.7-Paul McMahan, 13.767; 19.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.775; 20.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 13.830; 21.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.846; 22.71mx-Paul May, 13.858; 23.4-Danny Smith, 13.859; 24.24-Terry McCarl, 13.869; 25.29-Kerry Madsen, 13.916; 26.2-Shane Stewart, 13.966; 27.8M-TJ Michael, 14.067; 28.71A-RJ Johnson, 14.217; 29.59-Austin McCarl, 14.222; 30.1SX-Logan Schuchart, 99.520

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 49-Brad Sweet[1] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[3] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. 41-Jason Johnson[4] ; 6. 83-Joey Saldana[7] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 8. 07-Doug Esh[8] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 71m-Dave Blaney[3] ; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[4] ; 4. 7-Paul McMahan[6] ; 5. 9-Daryn Pittman[5] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8] ; 8. 29-Kerry Madsen[10] ; 9. 24-Terry McCarl[9] ; 10. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 2L-Danny Lasoski[2] ; 2. 1s-Sammy Swindell[3] ; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen[1] ; 4. 5-David Gravel[4] ; 5. 2-Shane Stewart[8] ; 6. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[5] ; 7. 1SX-Logan Schuchart[10] ; 8. 59-Austin McCarl[9] ; 9. 71mx-Paul May[6] ; 10. 4-Danny Smith[7]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 2L-Danny Lasoski[2] ; 2. 41-Jason Johnson[1] ; 3. 71m-Dave Blaney[4] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 5. 17W-Bryan Clauson[8] ; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[3] ; 7. 1s-Sammy Swindell[5] ; 8. 27-Greg Hodnett[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 3. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 4. 29-Kerry Madsen[8] ; 5. 07-Doug Esh[2] ; 6. 24-Terry McCarl[7] ; 7. 71mx-Paul May[5] ; 8. 59-Austin McCarl[10] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 10. 4-Danny Smith[6] ; 11. 1SX-Logan Schuchart[11]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 15-Donny Schatz[10] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 41-Jason Johnson[2] ; 4. 2L-Danny Lasoski[1] ; 5. 17W-Bryan Clauson[5] ; 6. 71m-Dave Blaney[3] ; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen[11] ; 8. 49-Brad Sweet[6] ; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 10. 27-Greg Hodnett[8] ; 11. 5-David Gravel[13] ; 12. 83-Joey Saldana[16] ; 13. 9-Daryn Pittman[14] ; 14. 11K-Kraig Kinser[20] ; 15. 29-Kerry Madsen[22] ; 16. 10H-Chad Kemenah[19] ; 17. 70-Danny Holtgraver[21] ; 18. 24-Terry McCarl[24] ; 19. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[17] ; 20. 2-Shane Stewart[15] ; 21. 1s-Sammy Swindell[7] ; 22. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[18] ; 23. 7-Paul McMahan[12] ; 24. 07-Doug Esh[23]

 

 

Dave Blaney Scores Arctic Cat All Star Opener at DIRTcar Nationals Holds Off Defending Outlaw Champion for $5,000 Payday

BARBERVILLE, Florida (February 10, 2016) - The “Buckeye Bullet” Dave Blaney capitalized on his outside front row starting position on Wednesday evening and scored the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory at Volusia Speedway Park. The pilot of the Motter Equipment, Motter Motorsports, No. 71M took command of the 30-lap, DIRTcar Nationals main event at the halfway signal and never looked back, surviving two cautions and periods of late-race traffic to score his 47th career Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz finished second, followed by Brownsburg, Indiana, native Joey Saldana.

“I’m thrilled to be driving for Dan Motter” Dave Blaney said, “We wanted to come here and be competitive, and we ended up winning it. Can’t thank my guys enough. They did a great job tonight and really helped put this entire deal together.”

After utilizing a unique format, combining qualifying points, heat race finishing points and an eight-car dash, the evening’s starting grid was set. Joey Saldana and Dave Blaney led the 24 starters to green at Volusia Speedway Park. The “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana took command on the opening lap, setting a torrid pace during the first nineteen, caution-free circuits. After falling to third at the opening green, Blaney worked his way forward; recapturing the runner-up spot from second row starter Greg Hodnett on lap eight. Less than ten laps later, Blaney charged under Joey Saldana at the flag stand, taking control of the field for the first and last time. The main event’s only two cautions, waving on lap 20 and lap 21, would prove to be a benefit for Dave Blaney; utilizing clean air and a very fast, bottom grooved race track to hold off a sixth starting Donny Schatz.

“I didn’t know Donny (Schatz) was behind me...I really didn’t know if anyone was behind me” explained Dave Blaney, “I was just going as hard as I could go before I got to lapped traffic. I didn’t want to make any mistakes in case there was someone close behind me. Glad we could get it done.”

After starting on the outside of row three, Fargo, North Dakota, native Donny Schatz made his first appearance inside the top-three on lap 16, taking the third position away from Spring Grove, Pennsylvania’s Greg Hodnett. A lap later, Schatz drove by Joey Saldana for second, resetting his targets to Dave Blaney. After attempting to utilize back-to-back restarts on lap 20 and lap 21, Schatz would have to settle for second, unable to get by the “Buckeye Bullet” during the remaining nine green flag circuits.

“Dave (Blaney) did an awesome job out front.” Donny Schatz explained, “He set a fast pace and made it tough for us to set ourselves up to get by. Sometimes things go your way and sometimes they don’t. I just can’t say enough about this race team. The effort they put in is just incredible. They put us in a position to do this every night.”

Joey Saldana would round out the podium finishers after starting third. Greg Hodnett would settle for fourth, followed by a seventh starting Sammy Swindell.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their 2016 Florida campaign tomorrow evening, February 11, with another round of DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia Speedway Park. A full Arctic Cat All Star program will be featured on the Thursday evening card, awarding another $5,000 top prize. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, with main grandstands to follow at 5 p.m. Hot laps will hit the clay at 6 p.m., followed by racing at 7:30 p.m. sharp. For more information, such as ticket prices and a complete schedule of DIRTcar Nationals events, please visit Volusia Speedway Park live on the Web at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Volusia Speedway Park - Wednesday, February 10, 2016 DIRTcar Nationals (Non-Point Event) Entrants: 28 State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Dave Blaney 13.402 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dave Blaney 12.831 Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Sammy Swindell All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Joey Saldana Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Donny Schatz JE Pistons Dash: Joey Saldana Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Greg Hodnett (4th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Dale Blaney (6th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Bryan Clauson Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Kerry Madsen (16th)

Qualifying

1.71m-Dave Blaney, 12.831; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 13.013; 3.27-Greg Hodnett, 13.044; 4.7S-Jason Sides, 13.047; 5.15-Donny Schatz, 13.049; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.050; 7.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 13.058; 8.49-Brad Sweet, 13.090; 9.29-Kerry Madsen, 13.094; 10.83-Joey Saldana, 13.096; 11.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.134; 12.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.168; 13.41-Jason Johnson, 13.180; 14.1s-Sammy Swindell, 13.208; 15.7-Paul McMahan, 13.216; 16.5-David Gravel, 13.217; 17.2L-Danny Lasoski, 13.237; 18.2-Shane Stewart, 13.241; 19.07-Doug Esh, 13.242; 20.70-Danny Holtgraver, 13.278; 21.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.282; 22.9-Daryn Pittman, 13.297; 23.71mx-Paul May, 13.376; 24.59-Austin McCarl, 13.405; 25.71A-RJ Johnson, 13.568; 26.4-Danny Smith, 13.620; 27.8M-TJ Michael, 13.758; 28.22-Brandon Spithaler, 99.000;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 1s-Sammy Swindell[2] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 5-David Gravel[1] ; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 5. 59-Austin McCarl[6] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[9] ; 8. 71A-RJ Johnson[7] ; 9. 2L-Danny Lasoski[5]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 83-Joey Saldana[1] ; 2. 7S-Jason Sides[4] ; 3. 7-Paul McMahan[6] ; 4. 41-Jason Johnson[5] ; 5. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[3] ; 6. 70-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 7. 9-Daryn Pittman[8] ; 8. 71mx-Paul May[9] ; 9. 49-Brad Sweet[2]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 15-Donny Schatz[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 71m-Dave Blaney[4] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 17W-Bryan Clauson[6] ; 6. 2-Shane Stewart[7] ; 7. 29-Kerry Madsen[5] ; 8. 07-Doug Esh[8] ; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[9]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 83-Joey Saldana[2] ; 2. 71m-Dave Blaney[1] ; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[8] ; 7. 1s-Sammy Swindell[6] ; 8. 7S-Jason Sides[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 49-Brad Sweet[1] ; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen[2] ; 3. 9-Daryn Pittman[5] ; 4. 07-Doug Esh[6] ; 5. 71A-RJ Johnson[4] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[9] ; 8. 71mx-Paul May[8] ; 9. 2L-Danny Lasoski[3]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 71m-Dave Blaney[2] ; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[6] ; 3. 83-Joey Saldana[1] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 5. 1s-Sammy Swindell[7] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 7. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[8] ; 8. 2-Shane Stewart[16] ; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah[9] ; 10. 17W-Bryan Clauson[14] ; 11. 41-Jason Johnson[12] ; 12. 9-Daryn Pittman[19] ; 13. 70-Danny Holtgraver[17] ; 14. 7-Paul McMahan[13] ; 15. 5-David Gravel[11] ; 16. 29-Kerry Madsen[20] ; 17. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3] ; 18. 59-Austin McCarl[15] ; 19. 8M-TJ Michael[24] ; 20. 07-Doug Esh[22] ; 21. 7S-Jason Sides[10] ; 22. 4-Danny Smith[18] ; 23. 71A-RJ Johnson[21] ; 24. 49-Brad Sweet[23]

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions apparel will be available at all series events in 2016, as well as available online at www.classicinkusa.com and www.fullyinjected.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat:

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Washed Out at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Florida (February 6, 2016) - With heavy rains invading the area, and more rain on the forecast, Bubba Raceway Park and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions officials have decided to cancel Saturday night’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals program at Bubba Raceway Park. There will be no rain date.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign with DIRTcar Nationals competition at Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida. Teams will participate in an open practice on Tuesday evening, February 9, followed by two consecutive nights of competition on Wednesday and Thursday, February 10-11. The Arctic Cat All Star doubleheader will kick-off a five-day stretch of 410 sprint car action during the DIRTcar Nationals, with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars headlining the last three events on February 12-14. Everything you need to know about the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park can be found online at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions apparel will be available at all series events in 2016, as well as available online at www.classicinkusa.com and www.fullyinjected.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Kraig Kinser Opens 2016 Arctic Cat All Star Season with Win at Bubba Raceway Park Holds Back Blaney and Hodnett for Third Career Series Victory

OCALA, Florida (February 5, 2016) - For the third time in his career and for the first time since 2007, Kraig Kinser found victory lane with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. The Bloomington, Indiana, native scored $5,000 for his wire-to-wire triumph at Bubba Raceway Park on Friday, February 5, officially capturing the first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions win of the 2016 season. Defending All Star champion Dale Blaney finished second, followed by Greg Hodnett, Chad Kemenah and a hard charging Caleb Armstrong.

“It always feels great to be in victory lane, no matter where you are at or what time of the year it is” Kraig Kinser said, “The last couple laps, I was really hard on my tires. I knew those guys had to be all around me. I could see guys below me on a few of those restarts. I'm just happy to be standing up here in victory lane."

Greg Hodnett and Kraig Kinser led the 24-starters to green during the first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions main event of 2016. Kinser took command on the initial start and kept control at the front of the field until the main event’s first caution appeared on lap seven. Dale Blaney, who started sixth on the main event grid, worked his way to third before the event’s first pause, with Greg Hodnett riding just ahead in the runner-up position.

A caution during the initial lap-seven restart would reset the running order once again. Action would continue following a second lap-seven restart, allowing Kraig Kinser to resume his position at the front of the field. The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney worked his way to second by the tenth circuit of the 30-lap main event, making Kraig Kinser his next intended target. For nearly ten circuits, Dale Blaney and Greg Hodnett attempted to hunt down Kinser through slower traffic, racing within car-lengths and eventually bumper to bumper, but never working around the Arctic Cat, No. 11K. In the meantime, Hodnett would reclaim second on lap 23.

Yellow flag conditions would return to the speedway on lap 24, bunching the field back together once again. Dale Blaney reclaimed second from Greg Hodnett after the lap-24 restart, but neither had enough time or tire to catch Kraig Kinser.

“We tried to get around Kraig a few different times, but he just made all of the right moves and plugged all of the right holes” Dale Blaney said, “We’ll take this. Muddy and Big Game give us a great opportunity to do this. My guys keep plugging away. Hopefully we can come back and do one better tomorrow.”

"We are super happy to get it done tonight." Kraig Kinser said, "Super thrilled to win with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions while flying the Arctic Cat colors.”

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their Bubba Army Winter Nationals campaign at Bubba Raceway Park on Saturday evening, February 6. Like Friday night, teams will participate in a full Arctic Cat All Star program, capped off with a $5,000 payday. Pit gates are scheduled to swing open at 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon, with hot laps hitting the speedway at 6 p.m., followed by racing at 7 o’clock. Main grandstands will open at 4:00 p.m. sharp.

Contingency Awards/Results - Bubba Raceway Park - Friday, February 5, 2016 *Non-Point Event Entrants: 26 State Water Heaters Warm-Ups: Chad Kemenah 13.107 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Holtgraver 12.906 Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Logan Schuchart All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Bryan Clauson JE Pistons Dash: Greg Hodnett Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Kraig Kinser Outback Steakhouse A-Main 5th Place Finisher: Caleb Armstrong Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Smith (11th) Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms

Qualifying

1.70-Danny Holtgraver, 12.906; 2.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.025; 3.11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.087; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 13.113; 5.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.170; 6.27-Greg Hodnett, 13.274; 7.59-Austin McCarl, 13.372; 8.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.453; 9.4-Danny Smith, 13.453; 10.1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.471; 11.1A-Jacob Allen, 13.493; 12.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.514; 13.40-Caleb Helms, 13.581; 14.49H-Bradley Howard, 13.590; 15.13-Brandon Matus, 13.628; 16.07-Doug Esh, 13.679; 17.24-Terry McCarl, 13.702; 18.14-Tyler Clem, 13.721; 19.87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.935; 20.8M-TJ Michael, 13.983; 21.71m-Paul May, 14.056; 22.40i-Mark Imler, 14.141; 23.33-Brent Matus, 14.397; 24.76-David Jones, 14.470; 25.i07-Jordan Givler, 14.563; 26.51-John Garvin, 15.005;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1] ; 2. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 4. 70-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 5. 24-Terry McCarl[6] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[5] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[7] ; 8. i07-Jordan Givler[8] ; 9. 51-John Garvin[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 49H-Bradley Howard[1] ; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel[6] ; 5. 59-Austin McCarl[2] ; 6. 14-Tyler Clem[5] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 8. 40i-Mark Imler[8] ; 9. 76-David Jones[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 17W-Bryan Clauson[2] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 3. 07-Doug Esh[7] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen[1] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 7. 71m-Paul May[8] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[6]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 27-Greg Hodnett[1] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[4] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. 70-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 3. 71m-Paul May[4] ; 4. 33-Brent Matus[3] ; 5. 40i-Mark Imler[5] ; 6. 76-David Jones[8] ; 7. i07-Jordan Givler[6] ; 8. 51-John Garvin[7]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett[1] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[14] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 7. 17W-Bryan Clauson[3] ; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel[13] ; 9. 70-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 10. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9] ; 11. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 12. 1A-Jacob Allen[12] ; 13. 07-Doug Esh[17] ; 14. 71m-Paul May[21] ; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[18] ; 16. 14-Tyler Clem[16] ; 17. 13-Brandon Matus[15] ; 18. 49H-Bradley Howard[10] ; 19. 59-Austin McCarl[11] ; 20. 33-Brent Matus[20] ; 21. 40i-Mark Imler[23] ; 22. 8M-TJ Michael[19] ; 23. 76-David Jones[22] ; 24. 24-Terry McCarl[24]

Additional news and information regarding the Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park, including ticket prices and schedule of events, can be found on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions apparel will be available at all series events in 2016, as well as available online at www.classicinkusa.com and www.fullyinjected.com.

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

Arctic Cat All Stars Set for Florida Invasion

INDIANAPOLIS (February 2, 2016) - The stars and cars of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will hit the dirt for the first time in 2016 on Friday evening, February 5, in sunny north central Florida. The traveling Arctic Cat All Stars will compete in a total of four events during their Florida venture, co-headlining such programs as the 5th annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals and the 45th annual DIRTcar Nationals.

After an open practice date on Thursday, February 4, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, led by six-time and defending series champion Dale Blaney, will officially launch their 2016 campaign with back-to-back programs on Friday and Saturday, February 5-6, at the Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. Race teams will attempt to not only capture the $5,000 top prize being awarded each night, but also work to end Kerry Madsen’s winning streak at the Ocala oval. The “Madman” swept All Star Circuit of Champions competition during the Bubba Army Winter Nationals in 2015.

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their tour through the “Sunshine State” less than a week later at the Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida. Similar to their Ocala visit, teams will participate in an open practice on Tuesday evening, February 9, followed by two consecutive nights of DIRTcar Nationals competition on Wednesday and Thursday, February 10-11. The Arctic Cat All Star doubleheader will kick-off a five-day stretch of 410 sprint car action during the DIRTcar Nationals, with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars headlining the last three events on February 12-14. Greg Hodnett and Daryn Pittman earned All Star victories during the 2015 edition of the DIRTcar Nationals.

“We are all pretty excited to get the season started in a few days,” said Don Grabey, Series Director of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. “With the snow and cold weather up north, there’s no better cure than Florida in February for sprint car teams and fans.”

Additional news and information regarding the Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park, including ticket prices and time schedule, can be found on the Web at www.bubbaracewaypark.com. Everything you need to know about the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park can also be found online at www.dirtcarnationals.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit their official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/. Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions apparel will be available at all series events in 2016, as well as available online at www.classicinkusa.com and www.fullyinjected.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Welcomes Arctic Cat® as Title Sponsor in 2016

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 11, 2016) – Arctic Cat, a world leader in designing, engineering and manufacturing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles and side-by-sides, will be the title sponsor of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series in 2016. The All Star Circuit of Champions is one of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing.

Arctic Cat’s involvement in the series will play a significant role on and off the racetrack, increasing awareness of the All Star Circuit of Champions, owned by NASCAR premier series champion Tony Stewart. The newly named Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make its 2016 debut Feb. 5 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida.

“All of us at Arctic Cat are thrilled to be the title sponsor of the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016,” said Greg Williamson, chief marketing officer, Arctic Cat. “Tony Stewart has long been a member of the Arctic Cat family and the association on the grassroots level is a great fit for our brand. Expect to see many of our products on display at a large number of All Star events in 2016.”

The Wildcat, Arctic Cat’s high-performance, high-powered side-by-side, will be showcased at numerous All Star events. Riders will participate in Wildcat exhibitions, racing head-to-head on the same racing surface as the All Star Circuit of Champions. Arctic Cat representatives will be in attendance regularly over the course of the season, displaying current and new models, as well as conducting ride-and-drive events for race fans.

“We cannot thank Arctic Cat, Greg Williamson, Mark Miller and their entire team enough for their support of the All Stars,” Stewart said. “We look forward to growing the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and promoting the Arctic Cat brand throughout the year. I might even participate in a few ride-and-drive events with the fans.”

In addition, Arctic Cat will award all-terrain vehicles to the top-three drivers in the final 2016 All Star Circuit of Champions standings. The 2016 All Star champion will receive a 150cc Alterra ATV, with second and third place each receiving a 90cc Alterra ATV. A random drawing will be conducted during the championship banquet, awarding another 90cc Alterra ATV to a full-time All Star competitor. Arctic Cat will also provide products to be used by All Star officials and technicians on race day, including Alterra ATVs and a Prowler.

Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit www.AllStarSprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the series’ official Twitter account at www.twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions event at www.AllStarSprint.com/schedule.

About Arctic Cat

The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.ArcticCat.com.

 

 

 

2016 All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule Released

Action Ignites with Four Events in the “Sunshine State” in February

By Tyler Altmeyer

All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com

724.954.4915

Indianapolis (November 19, 2015) - The All Star Circuit of Champions will move ahead into the 2016 season with a full slate of scheduled competition, with race dates ranging from early February until late October. “America’s Series” will headline 51 dates during the new year, visiting seven different states and nearly 30 different facilities along the east coast, Northeast and Midwest. As traditional, the All Star Circuit of Champions will begin their new campaign in the “Sunshine State” during the early weeks of February, showcasing talent on February 5-6 at Bubba Raceway Park near Ocala, Florida, as well as on February 10-11 at Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida. The four Florida dates will coincide with the annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals and DIRTcar Nationals.

“We are really excited about next year’s schedule, we’ve added seven tracks to slate in 2016,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. “I can’t wait to get to Ocala and Volusia in less than three months and I know many of our teams feel the same way.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2016 campaign with a busy spring stretch consisting of 15 events between March 26 and June 11. The Series will visit dirt venues in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin during the early months of 2016, all before transitioning into the newest edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek in late June. Spring travel plans include a Friday, May 20th appearance for the first time at the Lincoln (Illinois) Speedway.

The 34th edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will return to the All Star headlines between June 17 and June 25, kicking off with action at Attica Raceway Park. Speedweek competitors will hit the Ohio dirt on nine consecutive occasions, visiting nine different facilities all across the “Buckeye State.” Ohio Sprint Speedweek will conclude with a $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday, June 25, at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio.

All Star competition will resume immediately after Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The 2016 schedule boasts a busy second half season, which includes returning to areas of Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Competitors will also experience a taste of Indiana soil during the downhill segment of 2016, visiting Kokomo Speedway for the two-day “Dirt Classic Indiana” on July 22-23. A scheduled stop to the Brownstown Speedway is also on the late season agenda.

Adding even more excitement to the 2016 season, the All Star Circuit of Champions will join the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the United States Auto Club (USAC) during Eldora Speedway’s Four Crown Nationals in late September. All Star competitors will take to the Eldora Speedway half-mile on Saturday, September 24, becoming Eldora’s fourth open wheel division for the weekend spectacle. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will open the two-race weekend with action on Friday, September 23, followed by all three USAC national divisions and the All Stars on Saturday, September 24.

A full weekend at Atomic Speedway will conclude the 2016 All Star championship schedule. “America’s Series” will invade the Chillicothe, Ohio, high banks for the final time next season on October 21-22 for two complete programs. The Friday night portion will award a $5,000 winner’s share, followed by the 2016 All Star Circuit of Champions finale on Saturday night worth $20,000.

“Our hats off to all the teams, fans, partners, track owners and promoters that helped make the ownership transition this past year so smooth for us,” Stewart said. “We are just one piece of the equation to help continue to grow 410 racing around the country.”

Those seeking additional information regarding the All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

2/5/2016 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala, FL Bubba Army Winter Nationals $ 5,000
2/6/2016 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala, FL Bubba Army Winter Nationals $ 5,000
2/10/2016 Volusia Speedway Deleon Springs, FL DIRTcar Nationals $ 5,000
2/11/2016 Volusia Speedway Deleon Springs, FL DIRTcar Nationals $ 5,000
3/26/2016 Atomic Speedway Waverly, OH $ 5,000
4/2/2016 Attica Raceway Park Attica, OH $ 5,000
4/16/2016 Wayne County Speedway Orrville, OH $ 5,000
4/17/2016 Bedford Speedway Bedford, PA $ 5,000
4/23/2016 Port Royal Speedway Port Royal, PA $ 5,000
4/24/2016 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove, PA $ 5,000
5/13/2016 Lernerville Speedway Sarver, PA $ 5,000
5/14/2016 Mercer Raceway Park Mercer, PA $ 5,000
5/20/2016 Lincoln (IL) Speedway Lincoln, IL $ 5,000
5/21/2016 Wilmot Raceway Wilmot, WI $ 5,000
5/27/2016 Attica Raceway Park Attica, OH $ 5,000
5/28/2016 Fremont Speedway (5/29 rain date) Fremont, OH $ 5,000
6/4/2015 Wayne County Speedway Orrville, OH $ 5,000
6/5/2015 Bedford Speedway Bedford, PA $ 5,000
6/11/2015 Butler Motor Speedway Quincy, MI $ 5,000
6/17/2016 Attica Raceway Park Attica, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/18/2016 Waynesfield Raceway Park Waynesfield, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/19/2016 Millstream Speedway Findlay, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/20/2016 Wayne County Speedway Orrville, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/21/2016 Sharon Speedway Hartford, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/22/2016 Atomic Speedway Waverly, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/23/2016 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/24/2016 Limaland Speedway Lima, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 5,000
6/25/2016 Fremont Speedway (6/26 rain date) Fremont, OH Ohio Sprint Speedweek $ 10,000
7/2/2016 Hartford Speedway Hartford, MI $ 5,000
7/3/2016 I-96 Speedway (rain date 7/4 TBD) Lake Odessa, MI $ 5,000
7/9/2016 Sharon Speedway (7/10 rain date) Hartford, OH Lou Blaney Memorial TBD
7/16/2016 Eldora Speedway (7/17 rain date) Rossburg, OH Kings Royal (show up points) $ 50,000
7/22/2016 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, IN Prelude to the Dirt Classic Indiana $ 5,000
7/23/2016 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, IN Dirt Classic Indiana TBD
7/29/2016 Eriez Speedway Erie, PA $ 5,000
7/30/2016 Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway Imperial, PA $ 5,000
7/31/2016 Tri-City Raceway Park Franklin, PA $ 5,000
8/18/2016 Grandview Speedway (8/21 rain date) Bechtelsville, PA $ 5,000
8/19/2016 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA Jack Gunn Memorial $ 5,000
8/20/2016 Lincoln Speedway Abbottsville, PA $ 5,000
8/27/2016 Brownstown Speedway Brownstown, IN $ 5,000
8/28/2016 Millstream Speedway Findlay, OH $ 5,000
9/3/2016 Attica Raceway Park Hartford, OH $ 5,000
9/4/2016 Wayne County Speedway (9/5 rain date) Orrville, OH The Pete Jacobs Memorial Race $ 10,000
9/9/2016 Port Royal Speedway Port Royal, PA $ 5,000
9/10/2016 Port Royal Speedway (9/11 rain date) Port Royal, PA Tuscarora 50 (show up points) TBD
9/17/2015 Fremont Speedway (9/18 rain date) Fremont, OH Jim Ford Classic $ 5,000
9/24/2016 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH 4-Crown Nationals $ 5,000
10/8/2016 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH UNOH Sprintacular $ 5,000
10/21/2016 Atomic Speedway Waverly, OH All Star Championship $ 5,000
10/22/2016 Atomic Speedway Waverly, OH All Star Championship $ 20,000

 

 

 

UNOH All Stars ready to award over $120,000 in purse money
Dale Blaney earns unprecedented sixth UNOH All Star title in 2015


 

By Tyler Altmeyer: UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions
Contact:
altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915


 

Indianapolis (October 15, 2015) - After nearly nine months of criss-crossing the northeast, contesting close to 50 events in seven different states, the 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions campaign has finally reached its conclusion. Tony Stewart’s “New” UNOH All Star organization will award over $120,000 in prize money during the championship ceremony in early December. The top-eleven teams in the final UNOH All Star standings are eligible for championship purse money, with Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney earning top spoils equaling $35,000.  


 

“First off , congratulations to CH Motorsports and Dale Blaney on their well earned 2015 championship”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions.  “Further, I want to personally thank each and every team owner, driver, crew member, sponsor, track owner, promoter and most importantly the fans for supporting the All Stars this year.  Early 2015 was a time of uncertainty for all constituents and we were able to get the ship turned around.  We very much look forward to building upon this year’s developments and getting back to racing in early February next year.”


 

For the sixth time in his illustrious career, the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney will conclude his UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions campaign as a series titlist. Blaney, driver of the familiar GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1, earned his sixth series championship on the strength of 12 UNOH All Star series victories, along with 28 top-five and 39 top-ten finishes during 45 contested events. Included amongst his 12 victories was an impressive stretch of five consecutive, extending from July 24 until August 2. The 127-time feature winner with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, leading the series all-time, ended his 2015 title chase with a runner-up finish during Eldora Speedway’s UNOH Sprintacular on Saturday, October 10.


 

Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah ended his rookie campaign with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions as a runner-up in the final standings and will be awarded $20,000 in point fund earnings for his efforts. Darrah, who also captured “Rookie of the Year” honors with the UNOH All Stars, ended his 2015 campaign with three victories, as well as 18 top-five and 27 top-ten finishes. The pilot of the J&K Salvage, Factory Kahne, U Pull It, #89 will receive a free chassis kit from the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions as reward for his “Rookie of the Year” honor.


 

Former multi-time series champion Chad Kemenah concluded his UNOH All Star trek third in the final championship hunt. Kemenah, driver of the Hunter Racing, Seneca Energy, Brilex, #10H, earned two victories during series competition, including the UNOH All Star finale at Eldora Speedway on October 10. In dramatic fashion, Kemenah secured his position on the championship podium by a mere three points over fellow former series champion Greg Wilson. Hunter Racing will be awarded $15,000 in point fund earnings for their championship performance.


 

A pair of veterans round out the top-five in the final UNOH All Star championship standings. Greg Wilson, the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion, ended his 2015 campaign fourth in the championship chase, winning three main events in the process, and will collect $10,000 in point fund earnings. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, a two-time UNOH All Star main event winner in 2015, finished fifth in the championship hunt. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, native will receive $8,000 for his efforts on the UNOH All Star trail.


 

Sheldon Haudenschild’s breakout year in 2015 landed the Wooster, Ohio, native sixth in the UNOH All Star standings. Haudenschild earned five feature victories during his campaign across the northeast, while also capturing  an impressive 15 top-five finishes. Haudenschild’s list of victories include a stretch of two consecutive during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on June 21-22, as well as a second stretch of two consecutive on September 5-6.


 

After spending time in central Pennsylvania competing against the “Pennsylvania Posse,” the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith hit the road in 2015 and joined the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions as a full-time competitor. The UNOH All Star “Rookie of the Year” candidate earned three victory lane appearances during his travels, visiting many of the facilities for the first time in his career. Despite the “Madman” Kerry Madsen earning the year’s first official UNOH All Star win at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida, on February 6, it was Ryan Smith earning the first point-earning victory on the 2015 circuit; dominating the Attica Raceway Park “Spring Nationals” program on Saturday, April 4.


 

Danny Holtgraver, Danny Smith, Travis Philo, and Andrew Palker will also receive point fund awards in 2015. Teams that participated in at least 80% of the completed events are eligible for championship prize money.


 

Additional information regarding the 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions awards banquet will be released in the near future. Other breaking news, including the release of the 2016 UNOH All Star schedule, will also be made public at a later time.


 

“We are putting the puzzle pieces together as it relates to the 2016 schedule and received some great feedback from our drivers and owners meeting last weekend at Eldora that will improve our product next year”, said Stewart. “We plan on evaluating our format and possibly use our Florida events in February to see how these format tweaks pan out with the drivers, tracks and fans.  We also hope to see a few more teams and drivers make the full time commitment to the 2016 Series; we are definitely seeing increased interest.”


 

2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Final Standings/Point Fund Totals:


 

1

Blaney, Dale

1

CH Motorsports Inc.

5123


 

$ 35,000.00

2

Darrah, Cody

89

Darrah Motorsports, LLC

4903

-220

$ 20,000.00

3

Kemenah, Chad

10H

Hunter Racing Ltd

4811

-312

$ 15,000.00

4

Wilson, Greg

W20

Greg Wilson

4808

-315

$ 10,000.00

5

Shaffer, Tim

45

Bryan Grove

4647

-476

$ 8,000.00

6

Haudenschild, Sheldon

93

Sheldon Haudenschild

4624

-499

$ 6,829.27

7

Smith, Ryan

94

Ryan Smith Racing, LLC

4592

-531

$ 6,500.00

8

Holtgraver, Danny

59

Tom Leidig

4244

-879

$ 5,707.32

9

Smith, Danny

4

Danny Smith

3787

-1336

$ 5,500.00

10

Philo, Travis

5T

James Philo

3748

-1375

$ 4,878.05

11

Palker, Andrew

57X

Andrew Palker

3489

-1634

$ 4,170.73



 

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at  www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

 

Chad Kemenah Earns UNOH All Star Finale Win During Eldora’s UNOH Sprintacular Dale Blaney Officially Crowned 2015 UNOH All Star Champion

By Tyler Altmeyer - UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Rossburg, Ohio (October 10, 2015) - Despite losing the top spot to 2015 UNOH All Star champion Dale Blaney just before the halfway mark, Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah persevered and charged back around the “Low Rider” for his second UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event win of the 2015 season. Kemenah, who swept the UNOH All Star portion of the UNOH Sprintacular program on Saturday night, October 10, at Eldora Speedway, now has 29 career UNOH All Star main event wins and will officially end his 2015 UNOH All Star campaign third in the final championship standings.

“I just need to thank my car owner and everyone who helps me” said Chad Kemenah, “I’m really speechless right now. I’ve been so mentally beat up this year. We tried to reinvent the tire for at least six months and all we figured out is that it is still round. I can’t thank (Brian Kemenah) enough. He works his butt off.”

Chad Kemenah and “The King” Steve Kinser brought the 24 starters to “green” on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. Kemenah took the early advantage and maintained the top spot for the first 13 circuits, reaching the back of the pack by lap five. Dale Blaney, who worked into the runner-up position after the initial start, chased Kemenah through traffic, eventually working under the Hunter Racing machine on lap 14. The field was halted for the first time on lap 19 for Sheldon Haudenschild who found himself upside-down in turn four.

Green flag conditions returned with Dale Blaney back on point. Kemenah chased the six-time UNOH All Star champion and made a bid to retake the top spot on lap 22 and succeeded. Despite one last caution and a late race charge by Blaney, Kemenah held on and led the last eight circuits to receive the final checkered flags of the 2015 UNOH All Star season.

“When I got passed, it made me mad” said Kemenah, “I’m tired of losing. I just need to get back up on the wheel and get after it; win it or wear it. Hopefully this means we are going to win some more because we still have some racing to do.”

Dale Blaney held on to finish second during the 30-lap, UNOH Sprintacular main event after starting on the inside of row two. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1, was officially awarded his sixth UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions title following the UNOH Sprintacular program.

“I just want to thank my car owners and sponsors for what they do for me” said Dale Blaney, “This was a great year, but really, really disappointed how it ended tonight. Chad (Kemenah) has had a great car the last few weeks. I probably made a few mistakes that cost us this race, but overall, we are really, really happy.”

Steve Kinser, Tim Shaffer and a “hard charging” Rico Abreu completed the UNOH Sprintacular top-five. Abreu started 22nd and rallied 17 positions to secure himself inside the top five.

Contingency Awards/Results - 2015 Season Finale/Eldora Speedway - Saturday, October 10: Entrants: 42

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 12.841 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Chad Kemenah

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Holtgraver

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Logan Wagner

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Greg Wilson All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #5: Tim Shaffer

JE Pistons Dash: Chad Kemenah

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Chad Kemenah

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Steve Kinser

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith

A Feature 1 (1 Laps): 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1]; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3]; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[2]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu[22]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 7W-Logan Wagner[5]; 8. 21-Cap Henry[8]; 9. 89-Cody Darrah[14]; 10. 59-Danny Holtgraver[12]; 11. 1ST-Gary Taylor[11]; 12. 8-Bryan Sebetto[6]; 13. 19M-Brent Marks[9]; 14. 17W-Bryan Clauson[15]; 15. 94-Ryan Smith[16]; 16. 11N-Randy Hannagan[17]; 17. 49-Tanner Thorson[10]; 18. 18-Ian Madsen[20]; 19. 81-Lee Jacobs[23]; 20. 25J-Jimmy Seger[19]; 21. 57X-Andrew Palker[26]; 22. 19-Chris Andrews[24]; 23. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[21]; 24. 2L-Logan Forler[18]; 25. 4-Danny Smith[25]; 26. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr[13]

B Feature 1 (1 Laps): 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[2]; 4. 19-Chris Andrews[6]; 5. 60K-Kory Crabtree[4]; 6. 9X-Cole Duncan[8]; 7. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[19]; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[5]; 9. 4H-Tracy Hines[7]; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker[9]; 11. 35-Stuart Brubaker[10]; 12. 71M-Paul May[14]; 13. 22B-Ryan Broughton[16]; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[15]; 15. 38-Jared Horstman[18]; 16. 49D-Shawn Dancer[13]; 17. 11R-Chase Ridenour[20]; 18. 85-Mike Terry Jr.[22]; 19. 53W-Bill Wirth[21]; 20. 6-Bill Rose[17]; 21. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[12]; 22. 4-Danny Smith[11]

Dash 1 (6 Laps): 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1]; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[3]; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[10]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 5. 7W-Logan Wagner[2]; 6. 8-Bryan Sebetto[5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 21-Cap Henry[9]; 9. 19M-Brent Marks[8]; 10. 49-Tanner Thorson[6]; 11. 1ST-Gary Taylor[12]; 12. 59-Danny Holtgraver[11]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4]; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[2]; 3. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr[1]; 4. 49-Tanner Thorson[3]; 5. 9X-Cole Duncan[6]; 6. 4-Danny Smith[8]; 7. 38-Jared Horstman[9]; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[5]; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2]; 2. 8-Bryan Sebetto[1]; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[3]; 4. 2L-Logan Forler[4]; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 6. 4H-Tracy Hines[6]; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton[7]; 8. 53W-Bill Wirth[8]; 9. 85-Mike Terry Jr.[9]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 7W-Logan Wagner[1]; 2. 21-Cap Henry[4]; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[3]; 4. 25J-Jimmy Seger[2]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 6. 60K-Kory Crabtree[6]; 7. 49D-Shawn Dancer[8]; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. W20-Greg Wilson[2]; 2. 1ST-Gary Taylor[4]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[1]; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[3]; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6]; 6. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[7]; 7. 19-Chris Andrews[5]; 8. 11R-Chase Ridenour[8]

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 19M-Brent Marks[3]; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2]; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4]; 5. 71M-Paul May[6]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[5]; 8. 6-Bill Rose[8]

Qualifying 1 (1 Laps): 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.841; 2. 1-Dale Blaney, 13.032; 3. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.056; 4. 49-Tanner Thorson, 13.060; 5. 19M-Brent Marks, 13.087; 6. 11-Steve Kinser, 13.099; 7. 21-Cap Henry, 13.117; 8. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.156; 9. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.191; 10. 2L-Logan Forler, 13.198; 11. 89-Cody Darrah, 13.223; 12. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.226; 13. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 13.270; 14. 17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.271; 15. 94-Ryan Smith, 13.279; 16. 8-Bryan Sebetto, 13.280; 17. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.282; 18. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr, 13.287; 19. 25J-Jimmy Seger, 13.353; 20. 7W-Logan Wagner, 13.377; 21. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.397; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.417; 23. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.422; 24. 60K-Kory Crabtree, 13.428; 25. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.431; 26. 19-Chris Andrews, 13.438; 27. 4H-Tracy Hines, 13.460; 28. 9X-Cole Duncan, 13.468; 29. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.479; 30. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.495; 31. 4-Danny Smith, 13.495; 32. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 13.496; 33. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 13.561; 34. 71M-Paul May, 13.575; 35. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.589; 36. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.630; 37. 6-Bill Rose, 13.643; 38. 38-Jared Horstman, 13.732; 39. 16X-Ryan Ruhl, 13.806; 40. 11R-Chase Ridenour, 13.970; 41. 53W-Bill Wirth, 13.977; 42. 85-Mike Terry Jr., 14.736

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

2015 UNOH All Star Campaign Ends Saturday at the “Big E” All Stars Join BOSS and NRA for UNOH Sprintacular

By Tyler Altmeyer - UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Indianapolis - (October 7, 2015) - For the final time in 2015, Tony Stewart’s “New” UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will headline action on competitive soil, showcasing high-powered sprint cars and superior driving talent for avid fans and supporters, alike. The regional travels will conclude their 2015 campaign this Saturday evening, October 10, during the UNOH Sprintacular at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. UNOH All Star competitors have been making routine visits to the Eldora half-mile since 1981, taking part in 137 prior contested events, with Saturday’s UNOH Sprintacular raising the bar to 138. Like previous years, the 2015 edition of the UNOH Sprintacular will feature a total of three open wheel divisions, including the K&L Ready Mix NRA “360” Sprint Invaders, Mo Vaughn Transport Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing sprint cars and the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions.

Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will enter the series finale virtually pressure-free. The now six-time UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titlist clinched his place on top of the final standings with a win at Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday, September 27. Blaney, pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1, owns 12 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victories thus far in 2015, as well as an impressive 27 top-five and 38 top-ten finishes during feature competition. The “Low Rider” enters the UNOH Sprintacular with a 206 point cushion over Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah. Blaney leads the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions with 127 career feature victories.

Darrah, a three-time UNOH All Star main event winner this season, holds a 101 point cushion over 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion Greg Wilson in the current series title chase. The former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competitor has also displayed an impressive level of consistency during his 2015 UNOH All Star trek, racking up 18 top-five and 26 top-ten finishes. Making the call for Eldora’s UNOH Sprintacular will be enough to solidify Darrah as the 2015 UNOH All Star runner-up.

The battle for third in the final UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions championship standings will attract some extra attention on Saturday night, as only nine points separate Greg Wilson and Chad Kemenah moving into the 2015 finale. The pair of former series champions are both victorious on the UNOH All Star trail in 2015; Wilson with three and Kemenah with one.

Sheldon Haudenschild will enter UNOH Sprintacular competition fifth in the current UNOH All Star standings, 141 points behind Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah. Haudenschild owns five UNOH All Star feature victories in 2015, including two consecutive during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. The Wooster, Ohio, native has not yet sealed his place inside the top-five, as the “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer will enter the Eldora Speedway blockbuster just 15 markers behind Sheldon Haudenschild.

UNOH Sprintacular pit gates are scheduled to open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, with main gates to follow at 1. Hot laps will hit the racing surface at approximately 4:30, followed by racing at 6. Those seeking additional information regarding the 2015 UNOH Sprintacular should visit Eldora Speedway live on the web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Dale Blaney Wins at Millstream and Clinches 2015 UNOH All Star Title Cody Darrah and Tanner Thorson On the Podium at Millstream

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Findlay, Ohio (September 27, 2015) - Dale Blaney made history on Sunday night in Findlay, Ohio, by clinching a record sixth career UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions title. The “Low Rider” secured his spot in the history books with a flag-to-flag UNOH All Star victory at Millstream Speedway on Sunday evening, September 27. Blaney led all 30 laps of main event competition, leading Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah and Minden, Nevada’s Tanner Thorson at the final checkers. The win gives Blaney a 206 point advantage over Cody Darrah entering the UNOH All Star season finale at Eldora Speedway on October 10; a deficit that is impossible to overcome. The series victory at Millstream was Blaney’s 12th of the season and the 127th of his storied career.

“We’ve had a tough go the last month or so” explained Dale Blaney, “The guys never give up and keep working hard. We made some changes over the last few nights and the car has really been taking off. Tonight we were really good all night. I can’t say enough about CH Motorsports. All of the guys do a great job. I love coming to this place so hopefully that continues to happen.”

Cody Darrah and Dale Blaney led the UNOH All Star feature field to green at Millstream Speedway on Sunday night. Blaney gained the early advantage on lap one and stayed in control for the first six circuits with pole sitter Cody Darrah in tow. Caution flags appeared for the first and only time on lap seven for a spinning Thomas Meseruall, ending a near straightaway lead for Dale Blaney. Racing continued shortly after, allowing Blaney to resume his position on point over Cody Darrah and Chad Kemenah. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1, maintained the top spot for the remaining 24, caution-free laps; surviving periods of intense traffic and late race charges by Chad Kemenah to secure the $5,000 top prize.

“I didn’t really know where anyone was behind me” said Blaney, “It’s hard when you get out there by yourself and start running laps. You constantly think you are racing in the right spot, but you just don’t know. I kinda got held up a little bit there a couple laps, but we got through it ok. I can’t say enough about my guys. They got me here again tonight.”

“This sixth championship is really special” explained Blaney, “I guess I am the only guy to win sixth of these so far. That could very well change in the next few years. We’re just going to come and try to win as many races and championships as we can. I don’t know how many years I have left. The team I have now is behind me one-hundred percent. We’re gonna keep racing as long as we can.”

Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah followed Blaney for nearly 20 laps, but would suffer from a flat right rear tire with less than two circuits remaining. Kemenah would have to settle for 10th. Cody Darrah finished second at the Millstream Speedway half-mile on Sunday night after racing behind Chad Kemenah for much of the 30-lap main event. Tanner Thorson finished third after starting on the inside of the fifth row.

“We feel pretty good after that one” said Cody Darrah, “This is a beautiful race track. Awesome to see the fans come out and support this place. We had a really good car all night, just a little too free during the feature. Tough deal for Chad (Kemenah) getting that flat. Happy to run second, but the old man beat me again.”

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will end their 2015 campaign on Saturday evening, October 10, during the UNOH Sprintacular at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The regional travelers will headline a trio of open wheel sprint car divisions on October 10, sharing “The Big E” with the NRA 360 Sprint Invaders and the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S.) non-wing sprint cars. Dale Blaney will officially be crowned “champion” during the Eldora Speedway/UNOH All Star finale.

Eldora Speedway pit gates are scheduled to open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, with hot laps slated for 4:30. Racing action is set to ignite at 6. For more information regarding the UNOH Sprintacular featuring the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, please visit Eldora Speedway live on the web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Millstream Speedway - Sunday, September 27, 2015 Entrants: 33

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 15.016 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Cody Darrah

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Chad Kemenah

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Dale Blaney

JE Pistons Dash: Cody Darrah

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Tanner Thorson

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Smith

Qualifying

1.10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.016; 2.45-Tim Shaffer, 15.112; 3.11N-Randy Hannagan, 15.229; 4.22-Cole Duncan, 15.314; 5.81-Lee Jacobs, 15.339; 6.1-Dale Blaney, 15.356; 7.W20-Greg Wilson, 15.405; 8.89-Cody Darrah, 15.411; 9.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 15.415; 10.63-Kody Swanson, 15.439; 11.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 15.466; 12.38-Jared Horstman, 15.519; 13.59-Danny Holtgraver, 15.547; 14.94-Ryan Smith, 15.565; 15.19-Chris Andrews, 15.566; 16.9X-Thomas Meseruall, 15.610; 17.5-Byron Reed, 15.648; 18.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 15.684; 19.19P-Paige Polyak, 15.690; 20.57X-Andrew Palker, 15.693; 21.4-Danny Smith, 15.746; 22.5T-Travis Philo, 15.805; 23.55-Tyler Gunn, 15.813; 24.21-Cap Henry, 15.823; 25.49-Tanner Thorson, 15.847; 26.35-Jared Zimbardi, 15.857; 27.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 16.113; 28.40-Caleb Helms, 16.120; 29.97-Dean Jacobs, 16.246; 30.23-Jimmy Light, 16.271; 31.9-Jordan Ryan, 16.363; 32.10J-Jarrod DeLong, 16.642; 33.6-Sean Hosey, 99.200;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[3] ; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1] ; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8] ; 6. 38-Jared Horstman[5] ; 7. 55-Tyler Gunn[7] ; 8. 9X-Thomas Meseruall[6] ; 9. 23-Jimmy Light[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 4. 19P-Paige Polyak[6] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[7] ; 7. 63-Kody Swanson[3]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 2. 19-Chris Andrews[1] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 6. 35-Jared Zimbardi[6] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 8. 10J-Jarrod DeLong[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 2. 49-Tanner Thorson[6] ; 3. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[7] ; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[8]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 7. 19-Chris Andrews[10] ; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[7] ; 9. 49-Tanner Thorson[9] ; 10. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 63-Kody Swanson[1] ; 2. 9X-Thomas Meseruall[3] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[6] ; 4. 38-Jared Horstman[2] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[4] ; 7. 35-Jared Zimbardi[7] ; 8. 55-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 9. 23-Jimmy Light[10] ; 10. 9-Jordan Ryan[11] ; 11. 10J-Jarrod DeLong[12] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[8]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 3. 49-Tanner Thorson[9] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[16] ; 5. 19-Chris Andrews[7] ; 6. 21-Cap Henry[23] ; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 8. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 9. 11N-Randy Hannagan[10] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 12. 5-Byron Reed[17] ; 13. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[12] ; 14. 59-Danny Holtgraver[11] ; 15. 4-Danny Smith[13] ; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[18] ; 17. 19P-Paige Polyak[15] ; 18. 57X-Andrew Palker[20] ; 19. 38-Jared Horstman[24] ; 20. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[14] ; 21. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[19] ; 22. 63-Kody Swanson[21] ; 23. 9X-Thomas Meseruall[22] ; 24. 45-Tim Shaffer[8]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Steady, Light Rain Knocks Out UNOH All Stars at Atomic Speedway

UNOH All Star Action Continues Tomorrow in Findlay, Ohio

By Tyler Altmeyer - UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Chillicothe, Ohio (September 26, 2015) - Atomic Speedway and UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions officials were forced to cancel action at Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio, on Saturday evening, September 26. A steady, light rain, mixed in with periods of harder precipitation, ended all chances for competition at the Atomic highbanks. Wet weather moved into the area just before 5 o'clock.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will return to action tomorrow evening, Sunday, September 27, at the Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 3, followed by hot laps at 5:30 p.m. Please visit www.millstreamspeedway.net for further details.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Atomic and Millstream Headline Upcoming UNOH All Star Weekend Dale Blaney On Track for Record Sixth Series Championship

Indianapolis, IN (September 23, 2015) - With only three events remaining on the 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions schedule, Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney is in prime position to secure a record sixth series championship. The five-time and defending UNOH All Star champion will enter the upcoming doubleheader weekend atop the championship standings with a 202 point cushion, a near impossible deficit to overcome for current series runner-up Cody Darrah. The UNOH All Star tour will prepare for two events during the upcoming weekend, followed by the 2015 championship finale on Saturday, October 10.

Dale Blaney, aboard his GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1, will lead the UNOH All Star charge in the “Buckeye State” this Saturday and Sunday, beginning with competition at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe on Saturday, September 26. The final multi-event weekend of the UNOH All Star schedule will conclude on Sunday evening, September 27, at the Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. Each of the scheduled events will award $5,000 and act as full point programs for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions last visited Atomic Speedway back on Saturday, August 1, for the “Open Wheel Championship” worth $10,000. It was Dale Blaney earning the mega payday, a tenth-career and series leading UNOH All Star win at Atomic Speedway for the “Low Rider.” Recent “Jim Ford Classic” champion Ryan Smith finished just behind Blaney during the “Open Wheel Championship,” followed by Sheldon Haudenschild, Cale Thomas and Kevin Swindell.

After losing the originally scheduled May 31 date due to Mother Nature, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will try again at Findlay, Ohio’s Millstream Speedway this Sunday evening, September 27. Millstream Speedway, reopened by Lisa and Randy Hammer in 2015 after being dormant for nearly a half-decade, last hosted the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions back on July 5, 2015. Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah earned the $5,000 winner’s share, holding off Sheldon Haudenschild, Chad Kemenah, Danny Holtgraver, and Dean Jacobs.

Dale Blaney will enter the upcoming weekend on top of the current championship standings on the strength of 11 UNOH All Star victories in 2015, also accumulating 26 top-five and 37 top-ten finishes along the way. Cody Darrah, who will enter the Atomic Speedway program on Saturday currently second in the championship chase, has earned three UNOH All Star main event wins this season, as well as 17 top-five and 25 top-ten finishes. Blaney has earned 4827 points thus far in 2015, with Darrah earning 4625.

The race for third in the 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions point championship proves to be narrow with only three markers separating Chad Kemenah and Greg Wilson entering this weekend’s pair of Ohio programs. Kemenah, a one-time UNOH All Star winner this season and former series titleholder, holds the advantage with 4531 points. Wilson, the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion and three-time main event winner, rides forward in fourth with 4528 points. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer rounds out the top-five in the current championship chase with 4403 earned points thus far.

Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, will open gates at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, with hot laps scheduled for 6. The Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, will open their doors at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. A mandatory drivers meeting is scheduled for 5, with hot laps following at 5:30. To learn more, fans are encouraged to visit each facility live on the web at www.atomicspeedway.net and www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Ryan Smith Takes Jim Ford Classic worth $10,000

First Career Fremont Speedway Victory for PA Native

Fremont, Ohio (September 19, 2015) - Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith officially etched himself into Fremont Speedway history on Saturday night, September 19, winning the 8th annual Jim Ford Classic finale worth $10,000. Smith, a former member of the notorious “Pennsylvania Posse” who hit the road with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions in 2015, took advantage of his pole position on Saturday night; leading all but two circuits of the 50-lap main event to secure his third UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory of 2015. It was a career-first Fremont Speedway win for the “Kunkletown Kid,” holding off Christopher Bell and Cody Darrah at the checkers.

“I love racing in Ohio” said Ryan Smith, “There are a lot of great fans out here and a lot of great people to race with. We started on the pole so it was my race to lose. The car could really work anywhere tonight, but I chose to race on the bottom. We had a few challenges for the lead and actually lost it for a few laps, so I’m just happy I was able to get it back. I owe it all to these guys that help me. They work hard and it shows.”

After a caution on the initial start involving Cap Henry and Brian Smith, the Jim Ford Classic main event would officially get underway with pole-sitter Ryan Smith taking the early advantage. The “Kunkletown Kid” kept control for the first 16 circuits, chased by fellow Pennsylvania native Cody Darrah. Caution flags waved on lap 17 for a slowing Dale Blaney, erasing Smith’s advantage over Darrah and Sheldon Haudenschild.

Green flag conditions returned allowing Smith to retain his position at the front of the field. By the halfway point, Christopher Bell, driving the Wes Mintz owned, Real Geese Decoys, #09, had made his way into the runner-up position; working around Sheldon Haudenschild just after the lap-17 restart and eventually overtaking second from Cody Darrah on lap 24. Ryan Smith remained on point, keeping command over Bell and Darrah until caution flags reappeared on lap 30 for Cap Henry.

Christopher Bell made a bid for the top spot and succeeded just after the lap 30 caution/fuel stop, officially leading laps 31 and 32 before Smith regained command on lap 33. Bell’s advantage for two laps was the last time Ryan Smith would have to chase any competitor during the Jim Ford Classic main event. Smith, pilot of the familiar Warko Group, HP Engines, #94, survived two more cautions and periods of traffic to secure him in Fremont Speedway victory lane, collecting $10,000 in the process and one more victory against top-notch UNOH All Star and northwestern Ohio competition. Ryan Smith has UNOH All Star victories at Attica Raceway Park (2015 season opener), Mercer Raceway Park and now Fremont Speedway.

Christopher Bell drove home second after starting on the outside of row two. Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah rounded out the podium finishers on Saturday night after starting third on the 25-car grid. Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah crossed the line fourth in the running order, followed by Sheldon Haudenschild. Tim Shaffer was the evening’s “Hard Charger” after 50 laps of action, climbing from 24th to finish sixth.

“It took me a little while to get used to this car” said runner-up Christopher Bell, “We struggled some yesterday, but the more laps that I got, the more comfortable I became. This is frustrating for my guys though. They worked so hard this weekend. We got around Ryan (Smith) and tried to run through the middle and it didn’t really work out. If I could go back and do it again, I would have done things differently. I just want to thank Craig and Wes Mintz for the opportunity. They are a great group of guys.”

The last full weekend of UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition will ignite next Saturday evening, September 26, with a visit to the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. The regional travelers last visited the Atomic highbanks back on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney was the victor, winning the Open Wheel Championship worth $10,000.

The final full UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions weekend will continue on Sunday evening, September 27, at Findlay, Ohio’s Millstream Speedway. Cody Darrah is the most recent UNOH All Star winner at the newly reopened half-mile, earning the $5,000 top prize back on Sunday, July 5, 2015. The September 27 visit was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31, but was claimed by wet weather.

The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions season will conclude on Saturday, October 10, at the historic Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The series finale will headline a trio of open wheel divisions at “The Big E.” UNOH All Star competitors will share the Eldora stage with the NRA “360” Sprint Invaders and the BOSS non-wing sprint cars.

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Contingency Awards/Results - Fremont Speedway - Saturday, September 19, 2015 Entrants: 35 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cole Duncan - 12.627

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Ryan Smith

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chad Kemenah

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cody Darrah

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Bryan Sebetto

JE Pistons Dash: Ryan Smith

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Ryan Smith

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Cody Darrah

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: DJ Foos

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Gary Taylor

Qualifying

1.22-Cole Duncan, 12.627; 2.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.699; 3.33M-Caleb Griffith, 12.702; 4.89-Cody Darrah, 12.732; 5.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.760; 6.O9-Christopher Bell, 12.770; 7.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.805; 8.94-Ryan Smith, 12.809; 9.1st-Gary Taylor, 12.815; 10.53-Cap Henry, 12.855; 11.5-Byron Reed, 12.889; 12.19-Chris Andrews, 12.912; 13.1-Dale Blaney, 12.926; 14.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.991; 15.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.013; 16.5T-Travis Philo, 13.021; 17.9x-Rob Chaney, 13.027; 18.5K-Adam Kekich, 13.061; 19.8-DJ Foos, 13.090; 20.59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.104; 21.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.105; 22.8M-TJ Michael, 13.134; 23.4-Danny Smith, 13.149; 24.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.167; 25.73-Bryan Sebetto, 13.194; 26.2+-Brian Smith, 13.207; 27.49-Tanner Thorson, 13.211; 28.W20-Greg Wilson, 13.220; 29.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.226; 30.40DD-Nate Dussel, 13.284; 31.16-Stuart Brubaker, 13.292; 32.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 13.318; 33.55-Tyler Gunn, 13.326; 34.3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.486; 35.7-Joe Swanson, 13.932;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[7] ; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich[9] ; 7. 33M-Caleb Griffith[3] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 9. 19-Chris Andrews[6]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 3. 1st-Gary Taylor[1] ; 4. O9-Christopher Bell[3] ; 5. 53-Cap Henry[5] ; 6. 59-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 7. 16-Stuart Brubaker[8] ; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[7] ; 9. 7-Joe Swanson[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 2. 8-DJ Foos[2] ; 3. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[1] ; 5. 2+-Brian Smith[6] ; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 7. 55-Tyler Gunn[9] ; 8. 40DD-Nate Dussel[8] ; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 73-Bryan Sebetto[1] ; 2. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 3. 9x-Rob Chaney[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 49-Tanner Thorson[5] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs[8] ; 8. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[7]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 8-DJ Foos[3] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 4. O9-Christopher Bell[8] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[9] ; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 9. 97-Dean Jacobs[7] ; 10. 73-Bryan Sebetto[10]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 19-Chris Andrews[2] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 3. 33M-Caleb Griffith[1] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[8] ; 5. 40DD-Nate Dussel[9] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs[13] ; 9. 5K-Adam Kekich[4] ; 10. 9-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 11. 55-Tyler Gunn[12] ; 12. 7-Joe Swanson[14] ; 13. 16-Stuart Brubaker[10] ; 14. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[11] ; 15. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[15]

A-Main 1 - (50 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. O9-Christopher Bell[4] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[3] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[24] ; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[8] ; 8. 5-Byron Reed[14] ; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[25] ; 10. 8-DJ Foos[2] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[17] ; 12. 59-Danny Holtgraver[22] ; 13. 4-Danny Smith[12] ; 14. 1-Dale Blaney[16] ; 15. 1st-Gary Taylor[11] ; 16. 49-Tanner Thorson[20] ; 17. 53-Cap Henry[18] ; 18. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 19. 19-Chris Andrews[21] ; 20. 8M-TJ Michael[15] ; 21. 73-Bryan Sebetto[10] ; 22. 9x-Rob Chaney[13] ; 23. 33M-Caleb Griffith[23] ; 24. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 25. 2+-Brian Smith[19]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

 

Tim Shaffer Takes Jim Ford Classic Opener at Fremont Speedway $10,000 Jim Ford Finale Set for Saturday Night Back at Fremont

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Fremont, Ohio (September 18, 2015) - Fremont Speedway is a special place for Tim Shaffer. The “Steel City Outlaw” entered action on Friday night with 14-career main event victories at the Fremont, Ohio venue, with nine of those occurring during UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania native can now officially add one more to each of those categories; capturing the 30-lap, Jim Ford Classic opening night victory on Friday, September 18, worth $3,000. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions triumph was the 56th of Tim Shaffer’s career, passing Cole Duncan on lap 28 to secure himself back in victory lane.

“Scott Gressman gave me a great engine and my guys gave me a great car; just a great program all night” said Tim Shaffer, “I can’t say enough about the people that help me. I don’t know what it is about (Fremont Speedway). It’s always just a fun place to race. Things worked out great tonight.”

Pole-sitter Sheldon Haudenschild surged ahead to an early advantage, leading the first 12 caution-free circuits with 2015 Fremont Speedway champion Byron Reed in tow. Contact between Haudenschild and the lapped-car of Caleb Griffith initiated the event’s first yellow flag. Griffith would slow to a stop on the front stretch with front-end damage, ultimately slowing the entire field. Haudenschild would remain on point with Byron Reed and Cole Duncan restarting just behind the Southern Pacific Farms, #93.

Sheldon Haudenschild brought the grid back to life with 12 laps in the books. The Wooster, Ohio native kept command of the feature field until lap 22; spinning on the edge of the banking in turn one. Byron Reed would also get collected by a spinning Haudenschild, leaving control to Lockbourne, Ohio’s Cole Duncan.

Green flag conditions returned to the speedway, but only for a short stint. Chad Kemenah, who was racing in the third position, spun between turns one and two on lap 23. The field would try again with Duncan still on point, followed by a fifth-starting Tim Shaffer and the #1ST of Gary Taylor.

The final eight laps of the 30-lap main event remained caution-free with Duncan setting the early pace on the top-side of the speedway. Tim Shaffer was able to apply pressure to the race leader by lap 27, eventually working underneath Duncan at the exit of turn four on lap 28. Cole Duncan slipped over the banking in turn four, leaving the racing surface wide open for the former UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titlist. Tim Shaffer led the final few circuits and captured the $3,000 payday. Cole Duncan would hang on to finish second, followed by Lee Jacobs, Cap Henry and Gary Taylor. Henry earned his top-five performance after starting on the outside of row eight.

“Yea, that is a hard one to swallow” said Cole Duncan, “I screwed up a little bit in turns one and two. Tim (Shaffer) got up beside me a little bit and I tried to get the lead back. I got back up on the cushion there in turns three and four and got up over of it. Regardless, we still have a lot of confidence heading into tomorrow. I owe all of this to my crew. I can’t thank them enough.”

The UNOH All Star victory was Tim Shaffer’s second of the 2015 season. The western Pennsylvania veteran will enter the 8th annual Jim Ford Classic finale on Saturday, September 19, fifth in the current UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions standings.

The 8th annual Jim Ford Classic weekend featuring the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will continue on Saturday evening, September 19, back at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. The Jim Ford Classic finale will feature a 50-lap main event, awarding a top prize of $10,000. Dale Blaney is the defending champion, sweeping the doubleheader weekend in 2014.

In addition, the 4th annual Fremont Speedway “Kick-It For Childhood Cancer” kickball game will take shape at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, rain or shine. Teams planning to participate should arrive on speedway grounds by 9:30 a.m. to register. The annual Fremont Speedway Queens Contest, beginning at 2 p.m., and post-race concert are also on the Saturday agenda.

Gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m on Saturday at Fremont Speedway, with racing slated for 7 p.m., sharp. A Sunday rain date will be used for Saturday if necessary. Gates will swing open on Sunday at 2 p.m., followed by racing at 5:30 p.m. Please visit Fremont Speedway live on the web for further details regarding the entire weekend schedule; www.fremontohspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results - Fremont Speedway - Friday, September 18, 2015 Entrants: 37

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Caleb Helms - 12.475 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Tim Shaffer

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Byron Reed

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Travis Philo

JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Tim Shaffer

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Lee Jacobs

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Christopher Bell

Qualifying

1.40-Caleb Helms, 12.475; 2.1st-Gary Taylor, 12.493; 3.22-Cole Duncan, 12.602; 4.5T-Travis Philo, 12.677; 5.59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.717; 6.94-Ryan Smith, 12.744; 7.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.757; 8.1-Dale Blaney, 12.794; 9.45-Tim Shaffer, 12.796; 10.49-Tanner Thorson, 12.813; 11.16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.855; 12.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.867; 13.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.904; 14.3J-Trey Jacobs, 12.906; 15.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.909; 16.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.923; 17.8M-TJ Michael, 12.924; 18.5K-Adam Kekich, 12.928; 19.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 12.961; 20.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.964; 21.8-DJ Foos, 12.986; 22.89-Cody Darrah, 12.997; 23.O9-Christopher Bell, 13.006; 24.2+-Brian Smith, 13.027; 25.5-Byron Reed, 13.027; 26.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.045; 27.19-Chris Andrews, 13.059; 28.55-Tyler Gunn, 13.064; 29.53-Cap Henry, 13.104; 30.40DD-Nate Dussel, 13.134; 31.33M-Caleb Griffith, 13.162; 32.O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.290; 33.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.435; 34.4-Danny Smith, 13.517; 35.76-David Jones, 13.700; 36.40i-Mark Imler, 13.798; 37.7-Joe Swanson, 13.988;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[7] ; 7. 55-Tyler Gunn[9] ; 8. 19-Chris Andrews[8] ; 9. 8-DJ Foos[6] ; 10. O8-Dan Kuriger[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 5-Byron Reed[1] ; 2. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4] ; 4. 97-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 5. 33M-Caleb Griffith[6] ; 6. 9-Jordan Ryan[7] ; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs[3] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 9. 7-Joe Swanson[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[4] ; 4. 53-Cap Henry[7] ; 5. 2+-Brian Smith[6] ; 6. O9-Christopher Bell[5] ; 7. 40DD-Nate Dussel[8] ; 8. 5K-Adam Kekich[1] ; 9. 40i-Mark Imler[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 3. 1st-Gary Taylor[3] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[8] ; 6. 49-Tanner Thorson[6] ; 7. 16-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 8. 76-David Jones[9] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[4]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[3] ; 3. 1st-Gary Taylor[8] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[7] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver[10] ; 8. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[4] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 2. 49-Tanner Thorson[2] ; 3. 16-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 4. O9-Christopher Bell[8] ; 5. 8-DJ Foos[6] ; 6. 3J-Trey Jacobs[4] ; 7. 89-Cody Darrah[7] ; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[13] ; 9. 55-Tyler Gunn[10] ; 10. 19-Chris Andrews[9] ; 11. 76-David Jones[15] ; 12. 40i-Mark Imler[16] ; 13. 7-Joe Swanson[17] ; 14. O8-Dan Kuriger[12] ; 15. 40DD-Nate Dussel[11] ; 16. 5K-Adam Kekich[5] ; 17. 4-Danny Smith[14]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[6] ; 4. 53-Cap Henry[16] ; 5. 1st-Gary Taylor[3] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[11] ; 7. 97-Dean Jacobs[15] ; 8. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[20] ; 10. 59-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 11. 94-Ryan Smith[13] ; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 13. 49-Tanner Thorson[22] ; 14. 10H-Chad Kemenah[10] ; 15. O9-Christopher Bell[24] ; 16. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 17. 16-Stuart Brubaker[23] ; 18. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[12] ; 19. 57X-Andrew Palker[14] ; 20. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 21. 40-Caleb Helms[21] ; 22. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[8] ; 23. 89-Cody Darrah[25] ; 24. 2+-Brian Smith[19] ; 25. 33M-Caleb Griffith[18]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

 

“Jim Ford Classic” Weekend at Fremont Speedway Next for UNOH All Stars

Weekend Highlighted with $10,000-to-win Main Event on September 19

Indianapolis, IN (August 16, 2015) - The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions campaign will continue during the upcoming weekend with a visit to the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. The 8th annual “Jim Ford Classic” doubleheader weekend will take over the Fremont Speedway grounds this Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, complete with back-to-back UNOH All Star programs, as well as other special events during the course of the weekend.

Action will ignite on Friday evening, September 18, with a $3,000-to-win main event for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, followed by the “Jim Ford Classic” finale worth $10,000 on Saturday, September 19. Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney is the defending event champion, sweeping both nights of competition in 2014. The defending UNOH All Star champion has earned “Jim Ford Classic” high honors three times during its seven year existence, winning titles in 2008, 2013 and 2014. Tim Shaffer is also a three-time champion, winning two in a row in 2009 and 2010, as well as one more in 2012. Former Fremont/Attica Sprint Title champion Bryan Sebetto kept Tim Shaffer from winning four consecutive with a “Jim Ford Classic” victory in 2011.

Fremont Speedway has been a home to UNOH All Star competition for over 35 years, making 119 total appearances since June 21, 1980. UNOH All Star travelers last visited “The Track That Action Built” back on June 25, 2015 during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. It was Greg Wilson earning the $5,000 payday, holding off Tim Shaffer and Dale Blaney during the 40-lap contest. Wilson would go on to win the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket crown.

The “Jim Ford Classic” doubleheader will count for two of the last five shows on the 2015 UNOH All Star calendar. The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney sits in command of the 2015 title chase with 4670 points, a 207 point advantage over Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah. Blaney owns 11 UNOH All Star victories thus far in 2015, as well as 26 top-five and 36 top-ten finishes. Cody Darrah and Greg Wilson find themselves second and third in the current UNOH All Star point standings, separated by 99 markers with three series victories each.

Only two points behind Wilson sits fellow former series champion Chad Kemenah. Kemenah is a one-time winner during UNOH All Star competition in 2015, entering the weekend with a near 150 point advantage over Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer. Shaffer, known by most as the “Steel City Outlaw,” is also a one-time winner this season, only two points ahead of five-time series winner Sheldon Haudenschild. Ryan Smith, Danny Holtgraver, Travis Philo, and Danny Smith round out the top-ten in the current UNOH All Star championship standings.

In addition to back-to-back UNOH All Star programs, a full slate of off-track activities are scheduled throughout the entire “Jim Ford Classic” weekend. The “Kick-It For Childhood Cancer” kickball game will take shape at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, September 19, rain or shine. Teams planning to participate should arrive on the speedway grounds by 9:30 a.m. to register. Also on the weekend agenda is the annual Fremont Speedway Queen contest, scheduled to happen in the Fremont Speedway “Hall of Fame” at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

All fans are invited to attend the post-race concert in the Fremont Speedway campground at the conclusion of each racing program. The concert, as well as all of the other planned activities, are scheduled to happen rain or shine.

Gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m on Friday and Saturday at Fremont Speedway, with racing slated for 7 p.m., sharp. A Sunday, September 20, rain date will be used for Saturday if necessary. Gates will swing open on Sunday at 2 p.m., followed by racing at 5:30 p.m. Please visit Fremont Speedway live on the web for further details regarding the entire weekend schedule, www.fremontohspeedway.net.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

 

Brent Marks Sweeps Tuscarora Weekend; Wins “Tuscarora 50” for $12,625
A Second Consecutive UNOH All Star Victory for Marks

Port Royal, PA (September 13, 2015) - Despite having to wait an extra day due to Mother Nature, the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks never lost his touch, ultimately sweeping the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions “Tuscarora 50” weekend at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. Including lap money, Marks earned $12,625 for the 50-lap, “Tuscarora 50” victory; a third consecutive victory in Port Royal, Pennsylvania for the Myerstown native and a second-consecutive UNOH All Star main event win. Marks took command of the historic 50-lapper on lap 26, charging forward from a 13th starting position to lock himself into the history books. Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild rallied 12 positions to finish second, followed by a ninth-starting Dale Blaney. Brent Marks is the first driver to sweep the “Night Before The 50” and “Tuscarora 50” since Fred Rahmer in 2005.

“Oh man, this is awesome” said Brent Marks, “This is a race I’ve wanted to win and this is a race I said we could win. We’ve went so long without a win this year and now to pull off three in a row is just unbelievable. I just hope I wake up tomorrow and it wasn’t a dream. This has been an awesome, awesome week for us. We’ve been working so hard and this car has been working so good. It was an amazing night.”

After a red flag on the initial start involving a spinning Greg Hodnett who collected Ryan Smith and Curt Stroup, feature competition officially ignited with Ryan Taylor and Doug Esh on the front row. Ryan Taylor earned the early advantage and officially led lap one of the 50-lap program. “The Hammer” Doug Esh made an early move on lap two to take over the top spot, keeping control until the event’s first fuel stop with seven laps in the books. Three early cautions, including the initial red flag, forced officials to allow teams to refuel with just seven recorded circuits.

“The Hammer” would bring the field back to green with Danny Dietrich and Mike Wagner in tow. After the restart, Dietrich would make a strong move to the front around Doug Esh, officially leading lap eight. Contact between Dietrich and Esh on lap nine would send Esh hard into the backstretch, inside guardrail, bringing out another caution. Danny Dietrich would also be forced to go pit-side with a damaged right-rear wheel due to contact with the #07 of Esh. Mike Wagner would inherit command. Danny Dietrich would return and tag the field.

Ryan Taylor and Sheldon Haudenschild, who started 14th, chased Wagner back to “green” with eight laps in the books, but not for long. Haudenschild rolled around Taylor and eventually Wagner to take command and officially lead lap nine. The twenty-two-year-old kept control until the event’s scheduled “red” with 25 laps in the books. Brent Marks, who started 13th on the main event grid, worked his way to second by the 25-lap break, followed by the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney who started on the inside of row ten.

Sheldon Haudenschild brought the field back to green flag conditions for the second, 25-lap segment, but had company in a hurry. The “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks utilized the top-side of the speedway to work around Haudenschild for the lead, taking over the “Tuscarora 50” field officially on lap 26. The pilot of the familiar BAPS, Diamond Toyota, #19M would stay out front the entire second, caution-free segment, ultimately winning a career-first “Tuscarora 50” main event. Sheldon Haudenschild would cross the flag stand second, followed by Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney.

“We got up front pretty quick there and we had a really good car” said Sheldon Haudenschild after finishing second, “We put a lot of hard work into this deal and to not get the win after leading is a bummer. Congrats to Brent Marks...definitely happy for those guys. He did a great job. I kinda messed up on that restart, but we won’t let that happen again.”

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2015 season next Friday and Saturday with back-to-back programs at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. The annual “Jim Ford Classic” will highlight action at “The Track That Action Built” on September 18-19, featuring a $10,000-to-win main event to heighten the weekend on Saturday night.

The UNOH All Stars have made 119 prior appearances at Fremont Speedway dating back to June 21, 1980. Greg Wilson is the most recent UNOH All Star winner at Fremont Speedway, capturing the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket main event win back on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

Fremont Speedway gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, with racing slated for 7 p.m., sharp. Keep up with everything “Jim Ford Classic” related at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Port Royal Speedway - Sunday, September 13, 2015
Entrants: 40

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Greg Hodnett - 18.138 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Dale Blaney

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Rodney Westhafer

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Mike Wagner

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Lance Dewease

JE Pistons Dash: No Dash

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Brent Marks

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Dale Blaney

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Steve Buckwalter

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Dave Ely

Qualifying

1.27-Greg Hodnett, 18.138; 2.20-Ryan Taylor, 18.218; 3.48-Danny Dietrich, 18.218; 4.1-Lucas Wolfe, 18.330; 5.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 18.373; 6.19m-Brent Marks, 18.441; 7.3-Dave Ely, 18.483; 8.98-Mike Erdley, 18.543; 9.51S-Stevie Smith, 18.584; 10.23-TJ Stutts, 18.601; 11.55-Mike Wagner, 18.637; 12.1B-Dale Blaney, 18.651; 13.98H-Dave Blaney, 18.695; 14.O7-Doug Esh, 18.717; 15.44W-Rodney Westhafer, 18.763; 16.14-Lance Dewease, 18.770; 17.89-Cody Darrah, 18.803; 18.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 18.826; 19.12-Blane Heimbach, 18.828; 20.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 18.853; 21.94-Ryan Smith, 18.879; 22.33-Curt Stroup, 18.903; 23.W20-Greg Wilson, 18.923; 24.59-Danny Holtgraver, 18.935; 25.7-Todd Shaffer, 18.960; 26.5-Dylan Cisney, 18.974; 27.25-Aaron Ott, 18.976; 28.45-Tim Shaffer, 19.107; 29.8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 19.135; 30.10H-Chad Kemenah, 19.135; 31.75-Nicole Bower, 19.216; 32.36D-Wayne Dadetto, 19.227; 33.7W-Logan Wagner, 19.247; 34.4-Danny Smith, 19.437; 35.747-Davey Sammons, 19.455; 36.44-Joey Hershey, 19.561; 37.99-Brady Bacon, 19.661; 38.91-Anthony Fiore, 19.849; 39.13-Jac Haudenschild, 20.387; 40.55W-Michael Wagner II, 99.100; 41.51-Karl Baker, 99.200;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 1B-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. O7-Doug Esh[1] ; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor[4] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 5. 89-Cody Darrah[5] ; 6. 98-Mike Erdley[3] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8] ; 8. 25-Aaron Ott[7] ; 9. 747-Davey Sammons[10] ; 10. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[9] ; 11. 51-Karl Baker[11]

Heat 2, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 44W-Rodney Westhafer[1] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[2] ; 3. 1-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach[5] ; 5. 51S-Stevie Smith[3] ; 6. 7-Todd Shaffer[6] ; 7. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[7] ; 8. 99-Brady Bacon[10] ; 9. 75-Nicole Bower[8] ; 10. 7W-Logan Wagner[9]

Heat 3, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 55-Mike Wagner[1] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[3] ; 4. 3-Dave Ely[2] ; 5. 13-Jac Haudenschild[10] ; 6. 33-Curt Stroup[6] ; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[5] ; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[8] ; 9. 59-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 10. 44-Joey Hershey[9]

Heat 4, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 14-Lance Dewease[1] ; 2. 23-TJ Stutts[2] ; 3. 19m-Brent Marks[3] ; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[6] ; 7. 5-Dylan Cisney[7] ; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore[9] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 10. 55W-Michael Wagner II[10]

B-Main 2 (10 Laps)

1. 7-Todd Shaffer[2] ; 2. 25-Aaron Ott[5] ; 3. 98-Mike Erdley[1] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[4] ; 6. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[9] ; 7. 747-Davey Sammons[7] ; 8. 99-Brady Bacon[6] ; 9. 51-Karl Baker[11] ; 10. 75-Nicole Bower[8] ; 11. 7W-Logan Wagner[10]

B-Main 2 (10 Laps)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 2. 5-Dylan Cisney[4] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 4. 33-Curt Stroup[2] ; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[9] ; 7. 44-Joey Hershey[8] ; 8. 91-Anthony Fiore[6] ; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 10. 55W-Michael Wagner II[10]

A-Main 1 (50 Laps)

1. 19m-Brent Marks[13] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[12] ; 3. 1B-Dale Blaney[9] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[20] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[3] ; 6. 55-Mike Wagner[8] ; 7. 51S-Stevie Smith[16] ; 8. 20-Ryan Taylor[1] ; 9. 12-Blane Heimbach[15] ; 10. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[10] ; 11. 25-Aaron Ott[23] ; 12. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 13. 7W-Logan Wagner[25] ; 14. 14-Lance Dewease[6] ; 15. 3-Dave Ely[14] ; 16. 44W-Rodney Westhafer[4] ; 17. 23-TJ Stutts[7] ; 18. 7-Todd Shaffer[21] ; 19. 13-Jac Haudenschild[19] ; 20. 1-Lucas Wolfe[11] ; 21. 98-Mike Erdley[26] ; 22. O7-Doug Esh[2] ; 23. 5-Dylan Cisney[22] ; 24. 89-Cody Darrah[17] ; 25. 94-Ryan Smith[18] ; 26. 33-Curt Stroup[24]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

 

 

Brent Marks Takes “Night Before The 50” Win at Port Royal Speedway Career-First Series Victory for “Myerstown Missile”

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Port Royal, PA (September 11, 2015) - For the first time in his career, Brent Marks planted himself in UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane. The Myerstown, Pennsylvania native made his UNOH All Star victory lane debut during the “Night Before The 50” at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania; the prelude to the prestigious “Tuscarora 50.” Marks would fend off pole-sitter Ryan Smith and sixth-starting Brock Zearfoss for the $5,000 check, leading the last nine circuits to officially propel himself onto the Port Royal Speedway victory lane stage. Impressively enough, the win was a second-consecutive at Port Royal Speedway in less than a week. Marks earned the unsanctioned “Labor Day Classic” win on Monday, September 7, worth $4,000.

“This is awesome!” said Brent Marks, “This is my first All Star win so this is really special to me. To get two wins in a row here also feels pretty incredible. This car has been on a rail lately...whatever we did to it, it’s working. We were fast all night tonight and those long green flag runs really helped us out. We were able to get by Ryan (Smith) there...he’s one helluva racer and to get by him says a lot.”

Jac Haudenschild, who started on the outside of the front row, led the first several circuits of the 30-lap main event until the first caution slowed the field with eight laps in the books. Just after the yellow was displayed, Haudenschild spun and came to a stop in turn two, handing over the top spot to Ryan Smith. Green flag conditions would soon return at the half-mile with the Kunkletown, Pennsylvania native maintaining command, followed by third row starters Brent Marks and Brock Zearfoss.

Even after the event’s second caution at the midpoint of the race, Smith appeared to be uncatchable. Marks, who started fifth on the main event grid, eventually closed the gap between himself and Smith and claimed the lead on lap 22. Unfortunately for Marks, caution flags would reappear on the final circuit, ultimately erasing his half-straightaway lead and setting up a “green, white, checkered” scenario due to UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions rules.

After a quick fuel stop, green flag conditions would resume with Brent Marks in charge, followed by Smith and Zearfoss. The “Myerstown Missile” would survive the final two circuits and cruise home to a $5,000 jackpot. Ryan Smith made it under the final checkers just behind Marks, followed by the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss.

“Being out front like that doesn’t really allow you to know what’s going on behind you” said Ryan Smith, “We didn’t quite get the wing back quick enough. We were good, just not good enough. Congratulations to Brent (Marks). Glad to see him back in victory lane, but hopefully we can beat him tomorrow.”

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition on Saturday evening, September 12, back at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The 48th annual “Tuscarora 50” will headline action at the “Speed Palace” on Saturday, awarding a minimum of $12,000 after 50 laps of green flag competition. Greg Hodnett is the defending “Tuscarora 50” champion, defeating the UNOH All Stars back on Saturday, September 6, 2014.

Admission to the Juniata County Fair that surrounds the speedway is free on Saturday, September 12, with adult general admission priced at $30 on Saturday. Students aged 12-18 are admitted to the races for just $7 on Saturday night. Saturday gates will open at 3:00PM with racing set to begin at 7:00PM. Please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the web at www.portroyalspeedway.com for more information.

Contingency Awards/Results - Port Royal Speedway - Friday, September 11, 2015 Entrants: 47

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Danny Holtgraver - 15.733 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Brent Marks

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Mike Erdley

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Brock Zearfoss

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Lucas Wolfe All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #5: Jac Haudenschild

JE Pistons Dash: Ryan Smith

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Brent Marks

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Brock Zearfoss

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Greg Wilson

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Dylan Cisney

Qualifying

1.59-Danny Holtgraver, 15.733; 2.48-Danny Dietrich, 15.796; 3.51-Stevie Smith, 15.839; 4.94-Ryan Smith, 15.855; 5.25-Aaron Ott, 15.877; 6.27-Greg Hodnett, 15.886; 7.1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 15.898; 8.19m-Brent Marks, 15.917; 9.17B-Steve Buckwalter, 15.920; 10.10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.956; 11.20-Ryan Taylor, 15.994; 12.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.017; 13.1-Dale Blaney, 16.023; 14.98-Mike Erdley, 16.026; 15.98H-Dave Blaney, 16.026; 16.3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.029; 17.8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 16.041; 18.3-Dave Ely, 16.049; 19.89-Cody Darrah, 16.050; 20.13-Jac Haudenschild, 16.052; 21.5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.054; 22.5T-Travis Philo, 16.111; 23.11c-Cory Haas, 16.135; 24.55-Mike Wagner, 16.140; 25.99-Brady Bacon, 16.204; 26.57X-Andrew Palker, 16.216; 27.747-Davey Sammons, 16.247; 28.7W-Logan Wagner, 16.250; 29.14-Lance Dewease, 16.256; 30.23-TJ Stutts, 16.256; 31.45-Tim Shaffer, 16.262; 32.36D-Wayne Dadetto, 16.280; 33.W20-Greg Wilson, 16.283; 34.39-Tim Glatfelter, 16.286; 35.8C-Brain Carber, 16.307; 36.O7-Doug Esh, 16.316; 37.12-Blane Heimbach, 16.327; 38.33-Curt Stroup, 16.434; 39.44W-Rodney Westhafer, 16.463; 40.44-Joey Hershey, 16.474; 41.99M-Kyle Moody, 16.506; 42.55W-Michael Wagner II, 16.537; 43.7-Todd Shaffer, 16.630; 44.49-Tanner Thorson, 16.685; 45.75-Nicole Bower, 16.755; 46.4-Danny Smith, 16.787; 47.91-Anthony Fiore, 99.060;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 19m-Brent Marks[2] ; 2. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[1] ; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 4. 25-Aaron Ott[3] ; 5. 7W-Logan Wagner[6] ; 6. 3-Dave Ely[5] ; 7. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[7] ; 8. 39-Tim Glatfelter[8] ; 9. 55W-Michael Wagner II[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 98-Mike Erdley[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 4. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[1] ; 5. 11c-Cory Haas[6] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 8. 8C-Brain Carber[8] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 10. 33-Curt Stroup[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[2] ; 3. 20-Ryan Taylor[4] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 14-Lance Dewease[6] ; 6. 5C-Dylan Cisney[5] ; 7. 7-Todd Shaffer[8] ; 8. 49-Tanner Thorson[9] ; 9. 99M-Kyle Moody[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[1] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 51-Stevie Smith[3] ; 5. 55-Mike Wagner[5] ; 6. 747-Davey Sammons[7] ; 7. 99-Brady Bacon[6] ; 8. 44-Joey Hershey[9] ; 9. 44W-Rodney Westhafer[8]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps)

1. 13-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 5. 89-Cody Darrah[3] ; 6. 23-TJ Stutts[5] ; 7. 12-Blane Heimbach[8] ; 8. O7-Doug Esh[7] ; 9. 75-Nicole Bower[9]

Dash 1 - (5 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 13-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[6] ; 4. 98-Mike Erdley[3] ; 5. 19m-Brent Marks[7] ; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[4] ; 7. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[8] ; 8. 59-Danny Holtgraver[9] ; 9. 27-Greg Hodnett[12] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[10] ; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich[11] ; 12. 98H-Dave Blaney[5]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 12-Blane Heimbach[1] ; 2. 33-Curt Stroup[2] ; 3. 44W-Rodney Westhafer[3] ; 4. 7-Todd Shaffer[7] ; 5. 44-Joey Hershey[4] ; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody[5] ; 7. 49-Tanner Thorson[8] ; 8. 55W-Michael Wagner II[6] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 10. 75-Nicole Bower[9]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 3-Dave Ely[1] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[2] ; 3. 11c-Cory Haas[5] ; 4. 55-Mike Wagner[6] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[4] ; 6. 747-Davey Sammons[8] ; 7. 14-Lance Dewease[10] ; 8. 7W-Logan Wagner[9] ; 9. 99-Brady Bacon[7] ; 10. O7-Doug Esh[16] ; 11. 8C-Brain Carber[15] ; 12. 12-Blane Heimbach[17] ; 13. 5C-Dylan Cisney[3] ; 14. W20-Greg Wilson[13] ; 15. 33-Curt Stroup[18] ; 16. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[12] ; 17. 23-TJ Stutts[11] ; 18. 39-Tim Glatfelter[14]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 19m-Brent Marks[5] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6] ; 4. 98-Mike Erdley[4] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[11] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[13] ; 7. 20-Ryan Taylor[14] ; 8. 25-Aaron Ott[16] ; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah[10] ; 10. W20-Greg Wilson[25] ; 11. 89-Cody Darrah[22] ; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer[20] ; 13. 1-Dale Blaney[18] ; 14. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[7] ; 15. 5C-Dylan Cisney[26] ; 16. 55-Mike Wagner[24] ; 17. 59-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 18. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[17] ; 19. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[3] ; 20. 13-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 21. 27-Greg Hodnett[9] ; 22. 11c-Cory Haas[23] ; 23. 51-Stevie Smith[19] ; 24. 3-Dave Ely[21] ; 25. 98H-Dave Blaney[12] ; 26. 57X-Andrew Palker[15]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Historic “Tuscarora 50” Next for UNOH All Stars Series Travelers Will Battle “Pennsylvania Posse” for Two Consecutive Nights

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Indianapolis, IN (September 9, 2015) - For the last time in 2015, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will battle the “Pennsylvania Posse” on their home dirt. The regional travels will invade “Posse Country” this Friday and Saturday for a pair of events at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. UNOH All Star teams have challenged central Pennsylvania’s finest on six other occasions in 2015, resulting in one win for the series regulars, three wins for the “Posse” and two for Mother Nature.

The 48th annual “Tuscarora 50” is on tap at the Port Royal “Speed Palace” this Saturday evening, September 12, featuring a near $45,000 purse, with a minimum of $12,000 being awarded to the main event winner. In addition, lap money will also be awarded during Saturday’s 50-lapper, raising the potential winner’s share to an impressive $13,250. The historic weekend will technically launch on Friday evening, September 11, with the “Night Before The 50” preliminary program awarding $5,000.

Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah is the most recent UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner at the Port Royal Speedway half-mile, earning the “Bob Weikert Memorial” title worth $18,900 back on Saturday, April 25. The full-time UNOH All Star traveler was one of three full-time competitors to finish inside the top-five back on April 25, including current series point leader Dale Blaney, who finished fourth, and the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith, who rounded out the top-five.

“Pennsylvania Posse” representative Greg Hodnett is the defending “Tuscarora 50” champion at Port Royal Speedway. Hodnett earned the 50-lap triumph over Stevie Smith and Lance Dewease. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Danny Holtgraver was the highest UNOH All Star finisher in 2014, crossing under the final checkers fourth in the running order.

The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney will lead the UNOH All Stars into battle during the Tuscarora weekend. The pilot of the familiar GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1 sits on top of the current championship standings with a 211 point cushion. Dale Blaney owns 11 UNOH All Star victories thus far in 2015, along with 25 top-five and 35 top-ten finishes during series competition.

Cody Darrah, a three-time UNOH All Star main event winner in 2015, will enter the doubleheader at Port Royal Speedway second in the current championship chase on the strength of three victories, 16 top-five and 24 top-ten finishes. Darrah holds a 101 point advantage over 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion Greg Wilson. Tim Shaffer and Chad Kemenah will enter the Port Royal gates currently fourth and fifth in the UNOH All Star standings.

Admission to the Juniata County Fair that surrounds the speedway is free on both nights, with adult race general admission priced at $25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday. Students aged 12-18 are admitted to the races for just $7 both nights. Gates for Friday’s program will open at 4:30PM, with Saturday gates opening at 3:00PM. Racing is set to begin at 7:00PM on both evenings. Please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the web at www.portroyalspeedway.com for more information.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Cruises to Sunday Night Win at Wayne County Speedway

“Tuscarora 50” Weekend at Port Royal Speedway Next for UNOH All Stars

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Orrville, Ohio (September 6, 2015) - In fantastic fashion, Sheldon Haudenschild earned himself a second consecutive UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory on Sunday night, September 6, at the Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio. The nearby Wooster, Ohio native earned the $5,000 winner’s share from near mid-pack; charging to the front after starting tenth on the evening grid. The now five-time UNOH All Star main event winner in 2015 dominated the feature field, crossing under the checkers with a near seven second advantage. The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney and Rob Chaney rounded out the podium finishers.

“This is the best the track has ever been” explained Haudenschild, “Hats off to the track crew. I really hope the fans enjoyed that...thank all of you for coming out tonight. I just want to thank all of my guys again including Bonzai and Zach. We couldn’t do it without Southern Pacific Farms. They help make all of this happen.”

The “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith and Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney led the 24 feature starters to “green” on Sunday night at Wayne County Speedway. Red flag conditions involving a half-dozen competitors would bring the field to rest during the initial start. Travis Philo would suffer the most; getting upside-down just before the flag stand. Philo would walk away unharmed.

Green flag conditions would return with Ryan Smith taking the early advantage. The Kunkletown, Pennsylvania native kept sole command over Dale Blaney and Danny Holtgraver for the first ten circuits. By the 11th circuit, Sheldon Haudenschild was already in hot pursuit; charging his way into third around Phoenix Racing’s Danny Holtgraver. Haudenschild would make a big move to the top spot the following lap, driving by Dale Blaney and Ryan Smith on the high-side at the exit of turn two. Even with red flag conditions returning to the speedway on lap 18 for Parker Price-Miller, Haudenschild’s momentum never suffered. The 22-year-old rolled away from the field following the lap-18 restart, climbing to a near full straightaway and seven second advantage by the final circuit.

“I kind of figured most of the guys starting ahead of me would run the bottom” said Haudenschild, “The door kinda opened up for me on top and we made it happen.”

Current UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions point leader and 11-time winner in 2015 Dale Blaney finished second on Sunday night. Millersburg, Ohio’s Rob Chaney raced his way forward from an eighth starting position, ultimately finishing third during the 30-lap main event. Chaney made his move into a podium position on lap 29, getting by Ryan Smith at the exit of turn four. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer made a move around Ryan Smith on the final circuit to secure a fourth place finish; Smith would settle for fifth.

The month of September will resume for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions with action at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The regional travelers will battle the “Pennsylvania Posse” during the historic “Tuscarora 50” weekend at the “Speed Palace.” The Tuscarora weekend will feature back-to-back programs on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, beginning with the “Night Before The 50” on Friday evening worth $5,000.

Action will resume on Saturday with the 48th running of the “Tuscarora 50,” featuring a 50-lap main event for the UNOH All Stars and Pennsylvania’s finest. The “Tuscarora 50” will award a minimum of $12,000, with an overall purse reaching $45,000. Both racing programs and the Juniata County Fair will run simultaneously throughout the weekend.

Admission to the Juniata County Fair that surrounds the speedway is free on both nights, with adult race general admission priced at $25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday. Students aged 12 – 18 are admitted to the races for just $7 both nights. Gates for Friday’s program will open at 4:30PM, with Saturday gates opening at 3:00PM. Please visit Port Royal Speedway live on the web at www.portroyalspeedway.com for more information.

Contingency Awards/Results - Wayne County Speedway - Sunday, September 6, 2015:

Entrants: 29 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Ryan Smith - 14.230

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Tim Shaffer

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Caleb Helms

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Rob Chaney

JE Pistons Dash: Ryan Smith

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Rob Chaney

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Mumaw

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Greg Wilson

A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2]; 3. 9X-Rob Chaney[8]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[1]; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[13]; 7. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[17]; 8. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3]; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[7]; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw[20]; 11. 83M-Broc Martin[15]; 12. 89-Cody Darrah[9]; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah[12]; 14. 9-Jordan Ryan[24]; 15. W20-Greg Wilson[19]; 16. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[14]; 17. 19-Chris Andrews[11]; 18. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[22]; 19. 57X-Andrew Palker[16]; 20. 70-Dean Jacobs[23]; 21. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr[18]; 22. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs[6]; 24. 22-Cole Duncan[21]

B Feature(10 Laps): 1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[1]; 2. 16M-Danny Mumaw[4]; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[2]; 4. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[5]; 6. 9-Jordan Ryan[6]; 7. 23-Nick Patterson[7]; 8. 4-Danny Smith[9]; 9. 91X-Aaron Middaugh[10]; 10. C1-Clay Riney[8]

Dash 1 (6 Laps): 1. 94-Ryan Smith[1]; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2]; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[6]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[8]; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[5]; 8. 9X-Rob Chaney[7]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[2]; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[5]; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3]; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[4]; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[8]; 9. C1-Clay Riney[9]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 40-Caleb Helms[2]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[1]; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4]; 5. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[6]; 6. 70-Dean Jacobs[7]; 7. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[5]; 8. 16M-Danny Mumaw[8]; 9. 23-Nick Patterson[9]; 10. 91X-Aaron Middaugh[10]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 9X-Rob Chaney[4]; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[2]; 3. 19-Chris Andrews[3]; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5]; 5. 83M-Broc Martin[8]; 6. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr[1]; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[6]; 8. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[7]; 9. 4-Danny Smith[9]

Qualifying 1 (2 Laps): 1. 94-Ryan Smith, 14.230; 2. 9X-Rob Chaney, 14.329; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 14.412; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 14.432; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer, 14.435; 6. 19-Chris Andrews, 14.450; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.473; 8. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.483; 9. 89-Cody Darrah, 14.493; 10. 40-Caleb Helms, 14.562; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.568; 12. 1-Dale Blaney, 14.584; 13. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 14.641; 14. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr, 14.663; 15. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.701; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.701; 17. 22-Cole Duncan, 14.711; 18. 22S-Brandon Spithaler, 14.728; 19. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 14.743; 20. 70-Dean Jacobs, 14.798; 21. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 14.803; 22. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.811; 23. 83M-Broc Martin, 14.820; 24. 9-Jordan Ryan, 14.947; 25. 23-Nick Patterson, 14.991; 26. C1-Clay Riney, 15.150; 27. 4-Danny Smith, 15.197; 28. 91X-Aaron Middaugh, 15.537; 29. 3J-Trey Jacobs, 99.100

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Wins “Attica Ambush” Finale at Attica Raceway Park Worth $5,000 Labor Day Weekend Swing Ends at Wayne County on Sunday Evening

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Attica, Ohio (September 5, 2015) - Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild continued his breakout season on Saturday night, September 5, with a $5,000 victory at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. It was Haudenschild’s fourth victory of the current season with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions and the fifth of his career. The pilot of the familiar Southern Pacific Farms, #93 took command of the 40-lap, "Attica Ambush" finale officially on lap 12; taking advantage of Tim Shaffer’s early race misfortune. Haudenschild raced the remaining distance untouched, eventually crossing under the checkers with a near five second advantage over Chad Kemenah and Cody Darrah.

“This is a dream team right now with Bonzai and Zach. We do our work during the week, have a little bit of fun, and go to the track ready every weekend” explained Sheldon Haudenschild, “That’s what it takes...being prepared during the week and going to the races on the weekend knowing that you are ready. This is a great way to start it out before going into Wayne County tomorrow. We’ve been good there, so we’ll try to get it done again tomorrow.”

Lee Jacobs and Tim Shaffer paced the 24-car grid to “green” at Attica Raceway Park. Jacobs made the early move and took sole command of the main event, eventually losing the top spot to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer after brief contact on lap three. Even after contact, the “Steel City Outlaw” kept his momentum and held the top spot until the event’s first and only caution on lap 12. Unfortunately for him, Shaffer would be the victim; coming to a stop on the backstretch for a flat right-rear tire after making contact with the frontstretch wall.

In the mean time, Sheldon Haudenschild charged his way forward from fifth on the grid, finding himself in the runner-up position just before the caution. With Shaffer going pit-side to replace a rear tire, the lead was surrendered to Haudenschild. "Lil Haud" would bring the UNOH All Stars back to green flag conditions, navigating his preferred line near the edge of the racing surface. Despite rubber-down conditions becoming a factor, as well as running into lapped traffic by lap 17, Haudenschild never faltered; eventually sailing away for a second-career Attica Raceway Park victory.

“We were racing (Tim) Shaffer there for the lead and it looked like it was going to be a good race until he got that flat” said Haudenschild, “When the rubber does get down and you get up to the lapped cars that are off the pace, it can be sketchy to slide them because you don’t know if the second place car is in the rubber right there...they’ll definitely get a run on you.”

Chad Kemenah moved himself into the runner-up position soon after the lap-12 restart. The former UNOH All Star series champion would hold on to finish second after starting on the inside of the second row. Friday night winner Cody Darrah crossed the line in the final podium position after racing back and forth with eventual fourth place finisher Chris Andrews. Cap Henry would climb five positions to claim a top-five performance after starting tenth.

“I just want to thank my car owner for sticking this out” said Chad Kemenah, “We’ve been struggling pretty bad. We are either really good, or we are really bad. My brother works his tail off for me. I just want to thank all of my crew, Paul Kistler, everyone for their hard work. I also want to send out a happy birthday to my car owner’s daughter, Lexi. This is a good starting point for us heading into tomorrow...you gotta start somewhere.”

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their three-race Labor Day weekend swing through the “Buckeye State” on Sunday evening, September 6, with a visit to the Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio. It will be the 50th appearance by the UNOH All Stars at Wayne County Speedway, with the most recent event taking shape back on June 22 during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Sheldon Haudenschild earned the speedweek triumph; a second-career UNOH All Star victory at Wayne County Speedway for the nearby Wooster, Ohio native.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 3:00PM on Sunday afternoon, with hot laps hitting the racing surface at approximately 6:00PM. For more information, please visit Wayne County Speedway live on the web at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Attica Raceway Park - Saturday, September 5, 2015:

Entrants: 29 Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cody Darrah - 12.268 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Sheldon Haudenschild

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Chris Andrews

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Lee Jacobs

JE Pistons Dash: Lee Jacobs

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Sheldon Haudenschild

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Cody Darrah

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Byron Reed

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Tim Shaffer

Qualifying

1.89-Cody Darrah, 12.268; 2.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.323; 3.19-Chris Andrews, 12.383; 4.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.416; 5.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.490; 6.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.521; 7.45-Tim Shaffer, 12.531; 8.97-Dean Jacobs, 12.563; 9.73-Jac Haudenschild, 12.634; 10.16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.678; 11.3J-Trey Jacobs, 12.700; 12.83M-Broc Martin, 12.776; 13.5T-Travis Philo, 12.779; 14.5K-Adam Kekich, 12.784; 15.45L-Brian Lay, 12.794; 16.1-Dale Blaney, 12.824; 17.94-Ryan Smith, 12.825; 18.21-Cap Henry, 12.842; 19.40-Caleb Helms, 12.901; 20.59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.904; 21.9x-Rob Chaney, 12.934; 22.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.935; 23.11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.942; 24.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.991; 25.5-Byron Reed, 13.012; 26.23JR-Jack Sodeman, 13.102; 27.40DD-Nate Dussel, 13.260; 28.4-Danny Smith, 13.536; 29.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.638;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 5. 16-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[9] ; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich[7] ; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[10] ; 9. 45L-Brian Lay[8] ; 10. 3J-Trey Jacobs[6]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 19-Chris Andrews[4] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 5. 73-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 6. 83M-Broc Martin[6] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[7] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 10. 11N-Randy Hannagan[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 9x-Rob Chaney[2] ; 3. 21-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 6. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 7. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[6] ; 8. 9-Jordan Ryan[9] ; 9. 40DD-Nate Dussel[7]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 4. 19-Chris Andrews[4] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[7] ; 7. 9x-Rob Chaney[3] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[6]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 2. 3J-Trey Jacobs[1] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 4. 9-Jordan Ryan[11] ; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[9] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[5] ; 7. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8] ; 8. 5K-Adam Kekich[3] ; 9. 45L-Brian Lay[4] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 11. 40DD-Nate Dussel[10]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[6] ; 4. 19-Chris Andrews[4] ; 5. 21-Cap Henry[10] ; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[11] ; 8. 73-Jac Haudenschild[14] ; 9. 9x-Rob Chaney[7] ; 10. 5-Byron Reed[12] ; 11. 16-Stuart Brubaker[13] ; 12. 1-Dale Blaney[22] ; 13. 94-Ryan Smith[16] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 15. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 16. 4-Danny Smith[15] ; 17. 59-Danny Holtgraver[18] ; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 19. 5T-Travis Philo[19] ; 20. 40-Caleb Helms[21] ; 21. 3J-Trey Jacobs[20] ; 22. 83M-Broc Martin[17] ; 23. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[23] ; 24. 9-Jordan Ryan[24]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Cody Darrah Wins Night One of “Attica Ambush” at Attica Raceway Park UNOH All Star Action Continues Later This Evening Back at “A.R.P.”

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Attica, Ohio (September 4, 2015) - Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah led all but the opening lap of UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions feature competition on Friday evening, September 4, at Attica Raceway Park, securing the $3,000 spoils to help kick-off the “Attica Ambush” weekend in Attica, Ohio. For Darrah, it was a fourth-career UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory and his third of the 2015 season. The driver of the familiar J&K Salvage sponsored #89 survived two main event cautions, while holding off two generations of the Haudenschild family, to clinch a career-first Attica Raceway Park victory.

“This is a place where I used to struggle” said Darrah, “I’ve learned so much this year racing with (UNOH All Stars) and racing with Dale (Blaney). Where I’m from in central PA, we are spoiled with race tracks and race fans, but (Attica Raceway Park) is one of the premiere tracks in the country.”

After starting on the outside of the front row, Sheldon Haudenschild jumped out to an early advantage and led the opening lap, but Cody Darrah would waste no time re-taking command of the position in which he started. Darrah, who earned the evening’s pole position after winning the JE Pistons Dash, reclaimed control on lap two just before the event’s first caution was displayed. The former World of Outlaws “Rookie of the Year” would bring the field back to green with two laps recorded and pace the main event until the second caution appeared on lap nine. Once again, Darrah paced the field back to life, but this time, with no more interruptions; maintaining control of the remaining laps while utilizing the topside of the speedway.

“We started those restarts really slow but we were able to make it work...we kinda made everyone just as bad as we were on the restarts” explained Darrah, “This is a big win for me. My brother is here with us. He is our tire guy this weekend and this is our first win together. I just need to thank my family and crew for giving me the opportunity to do this. We’ll try to double-up tomorrow night.”

Despite his ability to make the bottom lane around Attica Raceway Park work during late stages of the main event, Sheldon Haudenschild would be forced to settle for second. The son of legendary Jac Haudenschild raced in the runner-up position for 29 circuits, desperately attempting to work his way around leader Cody Darrah. The Wooster, Ohio native inched his way within less than a car-length of Darrah, but would not clear the #89.

“I was running second and tried a few things” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “(Cody) was mostly on the top and cheating it a little bit. I just tried to slow down a little bit and make the bottom work. I got right up to his bumper at one point but couldn’t really do anything. He was good all night so congratulations to him.”

The “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild would finish third after starting third on the A-main grid. The 28-time UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions winner over the course of his career raced in the final podium position throughout the entire main event. Cole Duncan would rally four positions to finish fourth after starting on the outside of row four. Current UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions point leader Dale Blaney rounded out the evening’s top-five after starting 13th.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition later this evening, Saturday, September 5, back at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio for the second half of the “Attica Ambush” weekend. The regional travelers will battle the best in Ohio for a $5,000 top prize on Saturday night; helping Attica Raceway Park officially close-out its 2015 season.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 3:30PM on Saturday, September 5, with main gates swinging open at 4:00PM. Competition is set to hit the racing surface at 7:00PM. Those seeking additional information should visit Attica Raceway Park live on the web at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Contingency Awards/Results - Attica Raceway Park - Friday, September 4, 2015:

Entrants: 33

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jac Haudenschild - 12.244 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Rob Chaney

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Andrew Palker

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Cap Henry

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Sheldon Haudenschild

JE Pistons Dash: Cody Darrah

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Cody Darrah

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Jac Haudenschild

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Greg Wilson

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Andrew Palker

Qualifying

1.73-Jac Haudenschild, 12.244; 2.45-Tim Shaffer, 12.388; 3.6M-Max Stambaugh, 12.413; 4.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.448; 5.19-Chris Andrews, 12.510; 6.97-Dean Jacobs, 12.561; 7.91-Cale Thomas, 12.562; 8.22-Cole Duncan, 12.588; 9.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.637; 10.33M-Caleb Griffith, 12.665; 11.9x-Rob Chaney, 12.672; 12.68G-Tyler Gunn, 12.680; 13.23JR-Jack Sodeman, 12.680; 14.1-Dale Blaney, 12.738; 15.21-Cap Henry, 12.769; 16.89-Cody Darrah, 12.771; 17.5-Byron Reed, 12.809; 18.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.833; 19.16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.834; 20.94-Ryan Smith, 12.854; 21.45L-Brian Lay, 12.881; 22.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.960; 23.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.968; 24.4-Danny Smith, 13.016; 25.5K-Adam Kekich, 13.051; 26.8M-TJ Michael, 13.054; 27.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.059; 28.59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.069; 29.5T-Travis Philo, 13.105; 30.11N-Randy Hannagan, 13.168; 31.3J-Trey Jacobs, 13.330; 32.40i-Mark Imler, 13.886; 33.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 99.200;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 9x-Rob Chaney[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[1] ; 4. 6M-Max Stambaugh[4] ; 5. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 8. 45L-Brian Lay[6] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[7]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 2. 73-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 91-Cale Thomas[2] ; 4. 16-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 5. 9-Jordan Ryan[7] ; 6. 5K-Adam Kekich[6] ; 7. 33M-Caleb Griffith[1]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 21-Cap Henry[2] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn[4] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 7. 11N-Randy Hannagan[7] ; 8. 40i-Mark Imler[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 19-Chris Andrews[3] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs[8]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 73-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 4. 19-Chris Andrews[2] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[9] ; 6. 6M-Max Stambaugh[3] ; 7. 9x-Rob Chaney[8] ; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 10. 21-Cap Henry[10]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 3. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4] ; 7. 3J-Trey Jacobs[10] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 9. 11N-Randy Hannagan[9] ; 10. 5K-Adam Kekich[6] ; 11. 40i-Mark Imler[11]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 73-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[8] ; 5. 1-Dale Blaney[13] ; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 7. 19-Chris Andrews[4] ; 8. 23JR-Jack Sodeman[11] ; 9. 91-Cale Thomas[12] ; 10. W20-Greg Wilson[20] ; 11. 6M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 12. 16-Stuart Brubaker[14] ; 13. 21-Cap Henry[10] ; 14. 59-Danny Holtgraver[24] ; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker[9] ; 16. 45L-Brian Lay[23] ; 17. 94-Ryan Smith[22] ; 18. 10H-Chad Kemenah[16] ; 19. 9-Jordan Ryan[18] ; 20. 5T-Travis Philo[25] ; 21. 5-Byron Reed[17] ; 22. 9x-Rob Chaney[7] ; 23. 8M-TJ Michael[19] ; 24. 68G-Tyler Gunn[15] ; 25. 45-Tim Shaffer[21]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC. Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Inclement Weather Forces Millstream Cancelation

UNOH All Star Action Resumes Labor Day Weekend

Findlay, Ohio (August 23, 2015) - With strong storms moving into the Findlay, Ohio area just after 6:30PM, and more weather forecasted for the rest of the evening, UNOH All Star officials were forced to cancel Sunday night’s UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions program at Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. The event was scheduled to end a three-day stretch for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions through Michigan and Ohio. The program will not be rescheduled. Please visit www.millstreamspeedway.net for more details regarding the rain check policy. Passes can be mailed in or used for the September 27 program at Millstream Speedway.

UNOH All Star travelers will enjoy a weekend away from competition before returning to action for three consecutive events during Labor Day weekend. The Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio will host UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition on Friday and Saturday, September 4 and 5. “Ohio’s Finest Racing” facility will award $3,000 on Friday night, all before capping off their “Attica Ambush” weekend with a $5,000 payday on Saturday, September 5. The Labor Day weekend tripleheader will conclude with action at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio on Sunday, September 6. Wayne County Speedway will award $5,000 on Sunday night.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Caleb Griffith Earns Butler All Star Win with Last Corner Pass Weekend Concludes with Millstream Speedway Later This Evening

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer

All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com

Quincy, MI (August 22, 2015) - Steve Kinser was a half-turn away from celebrating a UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Michigan sweep on Saturday night, August 22, at the Butler Speedway near Quincy, Michigan, but was halted just before the celebration could begin. Caleb Griffith, a Castalia, Ohio native and former Attica Raceway Park track champion, ended Steve Kinser’s brief Michigan reign with a last corner pass to earn a second-career UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory. It was Griffith’s first UNOH All Star main event win of the 2015 season. The pilot of the Marshall Motorsports #33M collected $5,000 for his efforts at Butler Speedway.

“I love coming here” said Caleb Griffith, “When the race started, I felt like we were a little too free. We backed up a little bit and got passed by a few guys. As the race went on, I started to find an area to race on above the groove where the cushion used to be. I started to get better and figured out it wasn’t as hard on my tires. I thought I was going to get Greg (Wilson) before that caution came out. He got away from me a little bit after we went back to green, but I ended up getting a great run off of turn two on the white flag lap to pass him. I figured it was time to go for it and try to get around Steve (Kinser), also.”

Caleb Griffith started third on the main event grid and raced inside the top-five during the entire 30-lap distance. After dropping as far back as fifth in the running order, Griffith worked his way back into third by lap 22; just before the event’s first and only caution on lap 26. Griffith would advance two more positions during the remaining four circuits; eventually working under the #W20 of Greg Wilson for second with a diamond move off of turn one on the white flag lap.

The winning move occurred in the final corner when Griffith drove low into turn three and successfully worked under Steve Kinser. Griffith out-raced the 20-time World of Outlaws champion toward the checkers; becoming the third different UNOH All Star winner at Butler Speedway in the last three starts. Kinser, who led the first 29 laps of the 30-lap main event, would settle for second, followed by fourth starting Greg Wilson. The top-three finishers would face periods of heavy lapped traffic throughout the entire contest.

“I’ve been watching Steve Kinser race since I was five or six years old” said Caleb Griffith, “To get around him like that for the win is pretty big. I think I’ve only been here (Butler Speedway) twice. We ran second the first time and we won here tonight. I love coming here.”

Cody Darrah would improve two positions to finish fourth on Saturday night after starting on the outside of row three. It was a second consecutive fourth place finish for the Red Lion, Pennsylvania native in the state of Michigan. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer rounded out the evening’s top-five finishers after starting eighth. Like Darrah, it was a second consecutive fifth place finish for the Aliquippa, Pennsylvania native in the “Wolverine State.”

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their three-race swing through Michigan and Ohio on Sunday evening, August 23, at the Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. The traditional Sunday night program will feature a $5,000-to-win main event, concluding a $15,000 swing for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. Cody Darrah is the most recent winner at the newly reopened half-mile dirt oval; conquering competition back on Sunday, July 5, 2015. The UNOH All Stars will make a third and final Millstream Speedway appearance of 2015 later this season on Sunday, September 27.

Pit gates are scheduled to open no later than 1:00PM on Sunday afternoon, August 23. The UNOH All Star drivers meeting is slated for 5:00PM; sprint car warm ups will hit the racing surface at approximately 5:30PM. For more details, please visit Millstream Speedway live on the web at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Contingency Awards/Results - Butler Speedway - Saturday, August 22, 2015:

Entrants: 33

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cody Darrah - 12.080 seconds

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Parker Price-Miller

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Jared Horstman

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Tim Shaffer

JE Pistons Dash: Steve Kinser

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Steve Kinser (2nd)

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Greg Wilson

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Smith

Qualifying

1.89-Cody Darrah, 12.080; 2.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.175; 3.11-Steve Kinser, 12.247; 4.22-Cole Duncan, 12.303; 5.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.379; 6.33M-Caleb Griffith, 12.417; 7.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.430; 8.5T-Travis Philo, 12.440; 9.1-Dale Blaney, 12.465; 10.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.474; 11.38-Jared Horstman, 12.530; 12.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.546; 13.35R-Ronnie Blair, 12.549; 14.45-Tim Shaffer, 12.560; 15.16X-Ryan Ruhl, 12.562; 16.59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.696; 17.5QB-Quentin Blonde, 12.734; 18.4K-Kody Kinser, 12.768; 19.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.777; 20.49-Tanner Thorson, 12.811; 21.4H-Tracy Hines, 12.817; 22.6M-Max Stambaugh, 12.868; 23.35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.869; 24.4-Danny Smith, 12.932; 25.94-Ryan Smith, 12.944; 26.2L-Logan Forler, 13.029; 27.7-Nic Rogers, 13.196; 28.27-Shelby Bilton, 13.213; 29.12J-Tyler Moore, 13.369; 30.19-Joe Kubiniec, 13.552; 31.51-Roger Campbell, 13.651; 32.25M-Ken Mackey, 13.818; 33.27K-Ryan Kirkendall, 13.921;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 6. 7-Nic Rogers[8] ; 7. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[1] ; 8. 19-Joe Kubiniec[9] ; 9. 6M-Max Stambaugh[6]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 38-Jared Horstman[2] ; 2. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[1] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 4. 12J-Tyler Moore[8] ; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser[5] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4] ; 7. 49-Tanner Thorson[6] ; 8. 4H-Tracy Hines[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 5. 33M-Caleb Griffith[2] ; 6. 35R-Ronnie Blair[5] ; 7. 27-Shelby Bilton[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[4] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 5. 51-Roger Campbell[6] ; 6. 25M-Ken Mackey[7] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 8. 27K-Ryan Kirkendall[8]

Dash 1 - (1 Laps)

1. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 3. 33M-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[6] ; 5. 38-Jared Horstman[8] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[3] ; 7. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[5] ; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[10] ; 9. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[9] ; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[7]

B-Main 1 - (0 Laps)

1. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 2. 35R-Ronnie Blair[2] ; 3. 49-Tanner Thorson[4] ; 4. 6M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 5. 19-Joe Kubiniec[10] ; 6. 27-Shelby Bilton[9] ; 7. 7-Nic Rogers[8] ; 8. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[3] ; 9. 4H-Tracy Hines[5] ; 10. 27K-Ryan Kirkendall[12] ; 11. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 12. 25M-Ken Mackey[11] ; 13. 2L-Logan Forler[13]

A-Main 1 - (0 Laps)

1. 33M-Caleb Griffith[3] ; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[4] ; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[6] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[8] ; 7. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[7] ; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[10] ; 9. 1-Dale Blaney[11] ; 10. 59-Danny Holtgraver[13] ; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[15] ; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[12] ; 13. 94-Ryan Smith[17] ; 14. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[21] ; 15. 4-Danny Smith[18] ; 16. 12J-Tyler Moore[16] ; 17. 35R-Ronnie Blair[22] ; 18. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[9] ; 19. 10H-Chad Kemenah[14] ; 20. 51-Roger Campbell[20] ; 21. 4K-Kody Kinser[19] ; 22. 49-Tanner Thorson[23] ; 23. 6M-Max Stambaugh[24] ; 24. 38-Jared Horstman[5]

Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

“King Kinser” Wins Against the All Stars at I-96 Speedway and Ends Blaney’s Win Streak

UNOH All Star Action Moves Ahead to Butler Speedway Tonight

Lake Odessa, MI (August 21, 2015) - Bloomington, Indiana’s Steve Kinser continued his long-lasting kingship on Friday night by winning the 35-lap UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Formally known as “The King” to the entire sprint car community, Steve Kinser earned the $5,000 victory in great fashion; holding off rising star Sheldon Haudenschild and Pittsburgh native Danny Holtgraver to ultimately end Dale Blaney’s five-race UNOH All Star win streak. The pilot of the familiar Bad Boy Buggies, Tony Stewart Racing, #11 is now tied with Doug Wolfgang and Danny Lasoski for 12th on the all-time UNOH All Star win list with 37 victories. The win was a career-first at I-96 Speedway during UNOH All Star competition.

“I just want to thank my entire crew” said Steve Kinser, “They gave me a great car here tonight and it was fantastic to drive. Even when we got caught up in traffic, we were able to drive right through it. Just a great night all together for us.”

Steve Kinser started third on the main event grid and would soon take command of the field after pole sitter Dustin Daggett drove off of the speedway on the opening lap. The 20-time World of Outlaws champion maintained the top spot the entire distance; surviving four cautions, the last with 13 laps remaining, and periods of lapped traffic to secure his place in victory lane.

Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild raced into the runner-up position after starting on the outside of row two. The three-time UNOH All Star winner in 2015 chased “The King” the entire 35-lap distance. Even after countless attempts to use lapped traffic as an advantage, Haudenschild would fail to reel-in Kinser. The podium finish now gives Haudenschild ten UNOH All Star top-five finishes in 2015.

“This car has been great to drive the last few months” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “Ever since Bonzai jumped on board with us, things have been great. Everyone works hard and I can’t thank them enough. Just happy with how things are going.”

Danny Holtgraver, who started on the outside of the front row, would join Sheldon Haudenschild in the pursuit to catch “The King” soon after the start, but came home two positions short. The former Lernerville Speedway track champion drove the Phoenix Racing #59 to a third place finish at I-96 Speedway; a second consecutive third place finish during UNOH All Star competition.

“We are excited to be up here again” said Danny Holtgraver about his podium finish, “This season has been tough to say the least. Had a lot of trouble getting comfortable in the car, but things are finally starting to click and it feels incredible. Hopefully we can keep this going the rest of the weekend and season.”

Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah would rally two positions to finish fourth in the running order on Friday night. Former series champion Tim Shaffer rounded out the evening’s top-five finishers after starting in row five.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will move ahead to the Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan tonight.. For a second consecutive night, the UNOH All Star travelers will battle the competitive Michigan locals and other outside invaders for a $5,000 top prize. Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney is the most recent UNOH All Star main event winner at the Quincy oval; capturing the $5,000 top prize on August 16, 2014. Blaney is also the all-time leading feature winner at Butler Speedway during UNOH All Star competition. “The Low Rider” has four main event wins.

Pit gates will be open all day at Butler Speedway, with pit windows officially opening at 4:00PM. The driver’s meeting is scheduled for 5:30PM and racing at 6:00PM. Please visit Butler Speedway live on the web at www.butlerspeedway.net for more details.

Contingency Awards/Results - I-96 Speedway - Friday, August 21, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Steve Kinser - 13.823

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Chad Kemenah

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Ruhl

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Logan Forler

JE Pistons Dash: Dustin Daggett

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Steve Kinser

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Greg Wilson

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Joe Kubiniec

Qualifying

1.11-Steve Kinser, 13.823; 2.2M-Dustin Daggett, 13.902; 3.89-Cody Darrah, 13.904; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 13.918; 5.94-Ryan Smith, 13.976; 6.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.998; 7.16X-Ryan Ruhl, 14.003; 8.59-Danny Holtgraver, 14.148; 9.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 14.183; 10.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.205; 11.5T-Travis Philo, 14.241; 12.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.245; 13.2L-Logan Forler, 14.333; 14.4K-Kody Kinser, 14.411; 15.22-Cole Duncan, 14.455; 16.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.471; 17.4-Danny Smith, 14.473; 18.W20-Greg Wilson, 14.519; 19.71H-Brad Lamberson, 14.520; 20.38-Jared Horstman, 14.586; 21.25M-Ken Mackey, 14.828; 22.19-Joe Kubiniec, 14.940; 23.5QB-Quentin Blonde, 14.954; 24.51-Roger Campbell, 15.140; 25.7-Nic Rogers, 15.172; 26.27-Shelby Bilton, 15.253; 27.4X-Craig Karazim, 15.675; 28.27K-Ryan Kirkendall, 15.945; 29.19M-Brett Mann, 99.540;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 2M-Dustin Daggett[3] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[4] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 5. 4K-Kody Kinser[5] ; 6. 19-Joe Kubiniec[8] ; 7. 27-Shelby Bilton[9] ; 8. 25M-Ken Mackey[7] ; 9. 71H-Brad Lamberson[6] ; 10. 27K-Ryan Kirkendall[10]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[2] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 7. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[8] ; 9. 4X-Craig Karazim[10] ; 10. 38-Jared Horstman[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 2L-Logan Forler[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 6. 51-Roger Campbell[7] ; 7. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[6] ; 8. 7-Nic Rogers[8]

Dash 1 - (1 Laps)

1. 2M-Dustin Daggett[1] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[5] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[8] ; 7. 2L-Logan Forler[4] ; 8. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 38-Jared Horstman[3] ; 2. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 4. 27-Shelby Bilton[7] ; 5. 4X-Craig Karazim[8] ; 6. 25M-Ken Mackey[4] ; 7. 27K-Ryan Kirkendall[9] ; 8. 7-Nic Rogers[6] ; 9. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[5] ; 10. 71H-Brad Lamberson[10]

A-Main 1 - (35 Laps)

1. 11-Steve Kinser[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[6] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[12] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 8. 94-Ryan Smith[10] ; 9. 2M-Dustin Daggett[1] ; 10. W20-Greg Wilson[21] ; 11. 2L-Logan Forler[7] ; 12. 4-Danny Smith[20] ; 13. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[11] ; 14. 51-Roger Campbell[18] ; 15. 19-Joe Kubiniec[16] ; 16. 38-Jared Horstman[19] ; 17. 57X-Andrew Palker[15] ; 18. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[8] ; 19. 5T-Travis Philo[14] ; 20. 27-Shelby Bilton[22] ; 21. 25M-Ken Mackey[24] ; 22. 22-Cole Duncan[17] ; 23. 4K-Kody Kinser[13] ; 24. 4X-Craig Karazim[23]

Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

UNOH All Stars Ready to Rumble in Michigan and Ohio Blaney In Charge with 227 Point Lead

Indianapolis, IN (August 19, 2015) - After spending two weeks away from UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition to allow teams to focus on events at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, the UNOH All Star travelers will return to the series schedule this Friday through Sunday for a trio of events throughout Michigan and Ohio. The upcoming weekend will feature back-to-back events in the state of Michigan on Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, followed by a short trip south to the “Buckeye State” for a one night stand on Sunday, August 23. Each of the three scheduled programs will award $5,000 to the main event winner.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will ignite their upcoming weekend with competition at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan on Friday evening, August 21. It has been over 15 years since the UNOH All Stars last visited the Lake Odessa venue, with Helena, Ohio’s Phil Gressman earning the victory lane appearance back on July 22, 2000.

Action will resume on Saturday evening, August 22, back in the “Wolverine State” at the Butler Speedway near Quincy, Michigan. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions have yet to visit Butler in 2015, but made two visits during the 2014 season. Current series point leader Dale Blaney is the most recent UNOH All Star winner at Butler Speedway; conquering main event action back on August 16, 2014. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver also earned UNOH All Star high honors at Butler Speedway during the 2014 campaign.

The three-race weekend will come to a close on Sunday evening, August 23, at the Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. The recently reopened facility hosted the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions once already in 2015, with Red Lion, Pennsylvania native Cody Darrah picking up the $5,000 top prize back on July 5, 2015. “America’s Series” has made 51 appearances at Millstream Speedway since its first visit in 1982, making Millstream a true staple in the UNOH All Star tradition. The half-mile dirt oval will close-out the weekend for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions this Sunday night.

Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney will lead the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions into Michigan on Friday evening. The defending series champion, and eleven-time feature winner in 2015, holds a 227 point advantage in the current standings over Cody Darrah. Darrah, pilot of the familiar J&K Salvage, #89 entry, will enter the weekend with two feature victories on the year, as well as 12 top-five and 20 top-ten finishes. Former series champion Chad Kemenah will enter the weekend third in the updated standings, followed by 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion Greg Wilson. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, also a former series titlist, will roll through the gates at I-96 Speedway fifth in the current championship chase.

I-96 Speedway pit gates are scheduled to open at 4:00PM on Friday, August 21. General admission will open doors at 5:30PM, followed by hot laps and qualifying at approximately 6:30PM. Please visit www.i96speedway.com for more information.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 4:00PM on Saturday, August 22, at Butler Speedway. Warm ups are slated for 6:00PM and racing set for 7:30PM. Check out Butler Speedway live on the web at www.butlerspeedway.net for more updated information.

Millstream Speedway will open its gates at 3:00PM on Sunday afternoon, August 23, followed by an autograph session at 4:30PM, hot laps at 5:30PM and racing at 6:30PM. Additional news can be found online at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official

Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Dale Blaney Claims 2nd Annual “Sprint Monster” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway

Fifth Consecutive UNOH All Star Victory for “The Low Rider”

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer

All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com

724-954-4915

Imperial, PA (August 2, 2015) – Dale Blaney earned a fifth consecutive UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory on Sunday evening, August 2, at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania. “The Low Rider” conquered “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” during the 2nd annual “Sprint Monster” on Sunday night and collected $5,000 for his efforts. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1 earned top honors after starting fourth on the main event grid. Blaney would make the winning move around early race leader Tim Shaffer just before the halfway point of the non-stop 25-lapper; eventually opening up to a demanding lead during the remaining circuits to help cap off a “clean sweep” weekend in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The “Sprint Monster” victory makes 11 UNOH All Star wins on the season for Dale Blaney, with his career mark reaching 126. It was the third night in a row that UNOH All Star feature competition would go caution free.

“Right now this car is really easy to drive” Dale Blaney said, “My guys give me a great car every night. (Pittsburgh) is really fun. I’m glad they decided to do a little track prep before our feature tonight. You could run anywhere on the race track, although the top was definitely the place to be in order to keep your speed up. Hats off to everyone at (Pittsburgh). They gave us a great surface to race on. Hopefully we put on a good show for them.”

Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah would improve one position during feature competition to finish second in the running order. The former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competitor, who follows the UNOH All Star schedule full-time in 2015, started third on the evening grid and would make his move into the runner-up position around Tim Shaffer with 12 laps in the books. Despite his ability to navigate traffic and maintain momentum on the top shelf of the speedway, Darrah would not be able to track down Dale Blaney. The J&K Salvage #89 team would lose a significant amount of engine power as a result of a dropped cylinder during feature action.

“I’m really happy to drive this car”, said Cody Darrah, “I just want to thank my guys who work on this car. They work really hard. I don’t get a chance to help them as much as I should so I appreciate everything they do. We had a really good car tonight. I thought I had something for Dale (Blaney) but we ended up dropping a cylinder. We are going to go back to the shop and just keep digging.”

Perhaps the most impressive performance of the evening was that of Pittsburgh’s own Danny Holtgraver. “Downtown” Danny Holtgraver rallied from a 14th starting position to finish third in the main event. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native charged his way into a top-three running position by the 18th circuit. The driver of the Phoenix Racing, Bonnell’s Rod Shop, DKW Transport, #59 also earned the “Hard Charger” award after putting on a passing clinic.

“Oh man, this feels incredible” said Danny Holtgraver, “This has been the toughest year of my life. I can’t thank everyone enough for sticking behind me and this race team. I needed this one big time. It feels so good just to be back standing up here. Tonight was just awesome. They gave us a great race track. I’m the happiest I have been in a long time.”

21 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions “410” sprint cars made the call on Sunday evening at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Dale Blaney earned the fastest time of the night during Lincoln Electric qualifying time trials. The defending UNOH All Star champion stopped the clocks with an official time of 18.320 seconds around the “P.P.M.S.” half-mile, dirt oval. Ryan Smith, Scott Priester and Greg Wilson each earned victories during UNOH All Star heat race competition. The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer earned the evening’s JE Pistons dash victory.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will not return to competition until Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-23, with an action packed swing through areas of Michigan and northwestern Ohio. The regional travelers will make a stop at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan on Friday night, August 21. The Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan will host the UNOH All Stars the following evening on Saturday, August 22. The three-race weekend will conclude with a visit to the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio on Sunday night, August 23. All three events will pay $5,000 to the main event winner.

Despite having a two week break before returning to UNOH All Star commitments, full-time series travelers will have the opportunity to participate in the 55th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The four day sprint car spectacle will take shape on August 12-15, 2015; welcoming the world’s greatest sprint car drivers for an opportunity to earn the world’s greatest sprint car prize. The “best of the best” will make their way west toward the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” for a shot at the coveted $150,000 top prize.

Contingency Awards/Results - Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway - Sunday, August 2, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Dale Blaney – 18.320

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Ryan Smith

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Scott Priester

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Greg Wilson

JE Pistons Dash: Tim Shaffer

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Danny Holtgraver

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Caleb Helms (12th place)

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Danny Smith

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 18.320; 2.40-Caleb Helms, 18.457; 3.98H-Dave Blaney, 18.659; 4.45-Tim Shaffer, 18.683; 5.89-Cody Darrah, 18.708; 6.10H-Chad Kemenah, 18.722; 7.94-Ryan Smith, 18.732; 8.W20-Greg Wilson, 18.830; 9.57X-Andrew Palker, 18.857; 10.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 18.932; 11.15-Scott Priester, 18.937; 12.13-Brandon Matus, 19.064; 13.59-Danny Holtgraver, 19.075; 14.2-AJ Flick, 19.174; 15.4-Danny Smith, 19.207; 16.2L-Ed Lynch Jr., 19.236; 17.O8-Dan Kuriger, 19.312; 18.5T-Travis Philo, 19.332; 19.4W-Eric Williams, 19.579; 20.33-Brent Matus, 19.774; 21.8-David Smith, 99.990;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[2] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[6] ; 6. 59-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[7]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 15-Scott Priester[2] ; 2. 13-Brandon Matus[1] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 2-AJ Flick[5] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 7. 4W-Eric Williams[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 3. 98H-Dave Blaney[4] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 5. 2L-Ed Lynch Jr.[5] ; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger[6]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[5] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 5. 13-Brandon Matus[2] ; 6. 15-Scott Priester[6] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 8. 94-Ryan Smith[7]

A-Main 1 - (25 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[3] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[14] ; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney[10] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[9] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[12] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 8. 94-Ryan Smith[8] ; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 10. 2L-Ed Lynch Jr.[15] ; 11. 2-AJ Flick[11] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 13. 13-Brandon Matus[5] ; 14. 5T-Travis Philo[17] ; 15. 4-Danny Smith[13] ; 16. 15-Scott Priester[6] ; 17. 33-Brent Matus[19] ; 18. O8-Dan Kuriger[16] ; 19. 4W-Eric Williams[18] ; 20. 57X-Andrew Palker[20]

Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Dale Blaney Wins "Open Wheel Championship" Worth $10,000 at Atomic Speedway!

Weekend Continues Tonight at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway

Chillicothe, Ohio (August 1, 2015) - Dale Blaney earned his tenth UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of the 2015 season on Saturday night, August 1, during the “Open Wheel Championship” at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio. It was a fourth consecutive UNOH All Star victory for the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1 operation, with Blaney now increasing his career win total to 125 with the series. Blaney earned $10,000 for his “Open Wheel Championship” finale win on Saturday night; valuing his weekend win total to $15,000 thus far. “The Low Rider” opened the UNOH All Star weekend with an “Open Wheel Championship” preliminary victory at Atomic Speedway on Friday night, July 31.

“I’m at a loss for words right now” said Dale Blaney, “We’ve been having a great time. Everyone involved with this race team is awesome. We’re going to try to stay competitive and keep this going. Our plan is to head to Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania Motor Speedway) tomorrow and put ourselves in another great position. We haven’t lost too many races in this car. There’s a big race coming up in a couple weeks so hopefully we can go out west and put ourselves in a good position and do the best we can.”

“The King of the Outlaws” Steve Kinser and Chillicothe, Ohio native Ryan Broughton paced the “Open Wheel Championship” starting grid to green on Saturday night. Kinser controlled the first few circuits before losing command to Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild with five laps in the books. Haudenschild, who started on the outside of row two, maintained the top spot for much of the 35-lap main event. The three-time UNOH All Star winner in 2015 navigated heavy traffic on the very rim of the speedway before being tracked down by the “Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith and third row starter Dale Blaney. Blaney, the all-time win leader with the UNOH All Stars, would find his mark through the middle of the speedway and work around Ryan Smith for second with 26 laps recorded. “The Low Rider” made his winning move around the outside of Sheldon Haudenschild with 32 laps on the counter. Blaney, the defending UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titlist and current point leader, led the remaining three circuits to earn his place back in Atomic Speedway victory lane. Ryan Smith followed Blaney around Sheldon Haudenschild in the closing laps to finish second; Haudenschild would hold on to claim the last spot on the podium. Cale Thomas and “The Bulldog” Kevin Swindell completed the top-five. There were 42 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars entered for action on Saturday, August 1. The entire 35-lap main event went caution free.

Dale Blaney kicked off the “Open Wheel Championship” weekend at Atomic Speedway with a dominating victory on Friday night, July 31. “The Low Rider” earned the $5,000 payday after starting on the inside of the fourth row. Sheldon Haudenschild, who started on the pole as a result of earning the evening’s JE Pistons Dash victory, controlled the first 15 laps of the 30-lap main event before losing the top spot to eventual winner, Dale Blaney. Blaney would set the pace for the remaining 15 laps; ultimately winning his ninth UNOH All Star victory of the 2015 season and the 124th of his career. Sheldon Haudenschild would hang on to finish in the runner-up position, followed by Chad Kemenah, Cole Duncan and seventh row starter, Greg Wilson. The main event would go uninterrupted for the entire 30-lap distance. There were 39 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions “410” sprint cars signed in for competition on July 31.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will move ahead to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania tonight. The 2nd annual “Sprint Monster” is on the agenda at “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” with a $5,000 top prize up for grabs. The UNOH All Stars last visited Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway back on June 6, 2015. It was Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson earning the spoils after 25 laps of main event competition. The former UNOH All Star champion held off Dale Blaney and Cole Duncan for a career-first victory at the half-mile.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2 at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, with general admission gates opening at 4:00 p.m. UNOH All Star warm-ups are scheduled to hit the track at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Contingency Awards/Results - Atomic Speedway - Friday, July 31, 2015

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Chad Kemenah - 12.142

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Kory Crabtree

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Steve Kinser

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Sheldon Haudenschild

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Cole Duncan

JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Chad Kemenah

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Ryan Smith

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Randy Hannagan

A-Main (30 Laps): 1. 1-Dale Blaney[7]; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[14]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 7. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[5]; 8. 3G-James McFadden[15]; 9. 11-Steve Kinser[2]; 10. 94-Ryan Smith[18]; 11. 89-Cody Darrah[12]; 12. 91-Cale Thomas[13]; 13. 60K-Kory Crabtree[9]; 14. 35R-Ron Blair[10]; 15. 11N-Randy Hannagan[22]; 16. 97A-Brandon Wimmer[21]; 17. 98H-Dave Blaney[17]; 18. 9X-Rob Chaney[11]; 19. 5T-Travis Philo[20]; 20. 56R-Ryan Myers[8]; 21. 59-Danny Holtgraver[19]; 22. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[24]; 23. 4-Danny Smith[23]; 24. 57X-Andrew Palker[25]; 25. 78-Todd Kane[16]

Contingency Awards/Results - Atomic Speedway - Saturday, August 1, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Sheldon Haudenschild - 11.763

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Chad Kemenah

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Dale Blaney

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Danny Smith

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Cale Thomas

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #5: Ryan Broughton

JE Pistons Dash: Steve Kinser

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

MSD A-Main 3rd Place Finisher: Sheldon Haudenschild

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 10th Place Finisher: Greg Wilson

Outback Steakhouse A-Main 15th Place Finisher: Kory Crabtree

A-Main - (35 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 5. 13-Kevin Swindell[7] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[9] ; 7. 22B-Ryan Broughton[2] ; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[8] ; 9. 3G-James McFadden[16] ; 10. W20-Greg Wilson[22] ; 11. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[14] ; 12. 10H-Chad Kemenah[12] ; 13. 59-Danny Holtgraver[10] ; 14. 11N-Randy Hannagan[13] ; 15. 60K-Kory Crabtree[20] ; 16. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 17. 97A-Brandon Wimmer[23] ; 18. 4-Danny Smith[11] ; 19. 81-Lee Jacobs[17] ; 20. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[21] ; 21. 9x-Rob Chaney[15] ; 22. 89-Cody Darrah[19] ; 23. 56R-Ryan Myers[24] ; 24. 5T-Travis Philo[25] ; 25. 6M-Jac Haudenschild[18]

Find full text results from each and every UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions event here: www.allstarsprint.com/schedule/

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

 

Atomic Speedway Doubleheader and Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Next for the UNOH All Stars

Dale Blaney Continues to Control Championship Standings

Indianapolis, IN (July 29th, 2015) - The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will visit familiar territory during the upcoming weekend, headlining competition in areas of southern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. The series will visit two different dirt ovals in two different states this Friday through Sunday, with action set to begin on Friday evening, July 31st at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. Competition will continue on Saturday, August 1st back at the Atomic Speedway oval. The weekend will conclude the following evening, August 2nd, on “Dirt’s Monster Half-Mile” at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania.

“We go from one extreme to the next this weekend” said UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions owner, Tony Stewart, “Atomic Speedway is known for it’s ‘elbows up’ style of racing. Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway is a big, wide half-mile oval that holds a lot of speed. Both facilities hold their own level excitement. It is a pretty diverse schedule for the travelers, but I’m sure they are ready for it. We are excited to get back to both.”

The Friday night card at Atomic Speedway will feature a full UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions program with $5,000 on the line. “Open Wheel Championships” competition will continue at the Atomic high-banks on Saturday evening, August 1st, with the winner’s share increased to $10,000. An impressive 75 UNOH All Star main events have been contested at Atomic Speedway, known for a long period as K-C Raceway, over the last 36 racing seasons. Dale Blaney is the most recent UNOH All Star main event winner at the southern Ohio oval. “The Lowrider” earned high honors back on June 24th, 2015 during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket.

UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition will continue during the upcoming weekend on Sunday, August 2nd at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway near Imperial, Pennsylvania. The sprawling half-mile oval will host the talented field of regional travelers, as well as a competitive local turnout, for the 2nd annual “Sprint Monster.” A $5,000 top prize will be awarded during the Sunday night program with Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson seeking a second consecutive “P.P.M.S.” UNOH All Star victory. The 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion earned the most recent UNOH All Star victory at Pittsburgh back on June 6th, 2015.

Dale Blaney will lead the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions into the weekend with a demanding 169 point lead in the current championship standings. Blaney holds down the top spot with eight UNOH All Star victories on the year, as well as 20 top-five and 28 top-ten finishes. Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah will enter the weekend second in the current championship chase, followed by former series champion Chad Kemenah.

Atomic Speedway gates are scheduled to open at 4:30PM on Friday and Saturday, with Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway gates scheduled to open at 4:00PM. For additional information on each event, visit their respective websites at www.atomicspeedway.net and www.ppms.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Dale Blaney Sweeps Weekend; Beats UNOH All Stars and IRA at Wilmot Raceway

Triple-Header in Ohio and Pennsylvania Next for UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

Wilmot, WI (July 25th, 2015) - Dale Blaney concluded the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions road trip through Michigan and Wisconsin with yet another main event victory; this time during the All Star/IRA “Sprintacular” at the Wilmot Raceway near Wilmot, Wisconsin. The current UNOH All Star point leader earned the $5,000 “Sprintacular” payday on Saturday, July 25th, over a stacked field of 38 Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars. Blaney survived two cautions during main event competition, as well as periods of heavy lapped traffic and a last-ditch effort slide job by Cody Darrah to earn his eighth UNOH All Star victory of the 2015 season. “The Lowrider” now has 123 career series victories.

“It was a pretty good night for us” said Blaney, “I just want to thank all of my guys. They work really hard and give me a great car. It’s always special to get back to victory lane.”

Dale Blaney and Blake Nimee led the field to green at Wilmot Raceway. Nimee, who entered the evening sixth in the current IRA Outlaw Sprint Series point standings, controlled the first four circuits of the 30-lap program before losing the top spot to Dale Blaney. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1 paced the field until the main event’s first caution on lap ten for Ryan Irwin.

Green flag conditions would return with Dale Blaney setting the tone out front. Cody Darrah, who started sixth on the main event grid, worked his way forward and chased Blaney for the next 13 laps; navigating heavy traffic until the caution lights reappeared for Kyle Martin with 23 laps in the books. Blaney brought the field back to green once again with only seven circuits remaining. Despite clean air and an open track for the defending UNOH All Star champion, Darrah still managed to keep pace with “The Lowrider” and would attempt one last slide job to take over the top spot with less than five laps remaining. Darrah, a Red Lion, Pennsylvania native, completed the textbook slider, but could not make it stick, as Blaney was able to drive back around the familiar J&K Salvage, #89. Blaney would go on to win the All Star/IRA “Sprintacular” at Wilmot Raceway with Cody Darrah hanging on to finish second.

“We just tried to fill the holes” said Blaney, “I knew Cody (Darrah) was going to work as hard as he could to get around me. I just tried to make myself wide and fill in all of the holes.”

“We had a good night tonight and a pretty good weekend all together” Darrah said, “The track was pretty tricky tonight. The cushion was a little too technical for me to make it work. Hats off to my guys. They work hard and it shows.”

Greg Wilson, the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion, rallied from fifth to finish third at Wilmot Raceway. “The Kunkletown Kid” Ryan Smith would roll home where he started on Saturday night and cross under the checkers fourth in the running order. Early leader Blake Nimee completed the top-five.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will move ahead and prepare for a three-race stretch in Ohio and Pennsylvania on July 31st - August 2nd. The Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio will host the regional travelers on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st for the “Open Wheel Championships.” The two-day marquee event will feature back-to-back UNOH All Star programs with Friday paying $5,000 to the main event winner, followed by a $10,000 grand prize being awarded on Saturday evening, August 1st. The long weekend will conclude on Sunday, August 2nd with a visit to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania. Be sure to stay tuned at www.allstarsprint.com for more information regarding these events.

Full Results: Wilmot Raceway - Wilmot, Wisconsin - Saturday, July 25th, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer 13.513

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Cody Darrah

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Danny Smith

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Greg Wilson

Kistler Engines Heat #4: Travis Philo

JE Pistons Dash: Dale Blaney

Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

Qualifying

1.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.513; 2.1-Dale Blaney, 13.588; 3.5T-Travis Philo, 13.601; 4.10H-Chad Kemanah, 13.634; 5.6R-Bill Rose, 13.679; 6.94-Ryan Smith, 13.693; 7.W20-Greg Wilson, 13.724; 8.35-Ben Schmidt, 13.736; 9.48H-Mike Reinke, 13.753; 10.70-Raymond Hensley, 13.784; 11.89-Cody Darrah, 13.790; 12.14AJ-Wayne Modjeski, 13.825; 13.1M-Phillip Mock, 13.827; 14.5J-Jeremy Schultz, 13.834; 15.79-Blake Nimee, 13.856; 16.11K-Rick Kelsey, 13.966; 17.56-Ryan Irwin, 14.007; 18.4K-Kris Spitz, 14.051; 19.19-Todd Daun, 14.113; 20.4-Danny Smith, 14.116; 21.4B-Scott Biertzer, 14.129; 22.53W-Bill Wirth, 14.131; 23.99-Kyle Martin, 14.145; 24.0-Johnny Fahl, 14.159; 25.64-Scotty Thiel, 14.160; 26.2W-Scotty Neitzel, 14.165; 27.12W-Josh Walter, 14.186; 28.44-Jason Johnson, 14.197; 29.41-Dennis Spitz, 14.209; 30.23-Russel Borland, 14.298; 31.8A-Nick Alden, 14.319; 32.68-Dave Uttech, 14.345; 33.12-Mike Decker, 14.374; 34.10V-Matt Vandervere, 14.522; 35.38-Allen Hafford, 14.577; 36.2B-Jimmy Sivia, 14.949; 37.43-Jereme Schroeder, 15.037; 38.7-Scott Uttech, 31.082;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt[3] ; 4. 99-Kyle Martin[6] ; 5. 11K-Rick Kelsey[1] ; 6. 4K-Kris Spitz[5] ; 7. 8A-Nick Alden[10] ; 8. 12W-Josh Walter[8] ; 9. 41-Dennis Spitz[9] ; 10. 0-Johnny Fahl[7]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 2. 79-Blake Nimee[3] ; 3. 19-Todd Daun[2] ; 4. 4B-Scott Biertzer[5] ; 5. 70-Raymond Hensley[4] ; 6. 2W-Scotty Neitzel[7] ; 7. 44-Jason Johnson[8] ; 8. 53W-Bill Wirth[6] ; 9. 12-Mike Decker[10] ; 10. 68-Dave Uttech[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemanah[4] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 4. 6R-Bill Rose[3] ; 5. 48H-Mike Reinke[5] ; 6. 23-Russel Borland[7] ; 7. 2B-Jimmy Sivia[8] ; 8. 56-Ryan Irwin[6] ; 9. 7-Scott Uttech[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski[2] ; 4. 64-Scotty Thiel[6] ; 5. 1M-Phillip Mock[1] ; 6. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[5] ; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder[9] ; 8. 10V-Matt Vandervere[7] ; 9. 38-Allen Hafford[8]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 79-Blake Nimee[1] ; 3. 6R-Bill Rose[3] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[6] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[8] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemanah[7] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[4] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[9] ; 10. 45-Tim Shaffer[10]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[1] ; 2. 56-Ryan Irwin[2] ; 3. 4K-Kris Spitz[3] ; 4. 2W-Scotty Neitzel[6] ; 5. 44-Jason Johnson[8] ; 6. 53W-Bill Wirth[4] ; 7. 23-Russel Borland[10] ; 8. 12W-Josh Walter[7] ; 9. 10V-Matt Vandervere[14] ; 10. 68-Dave Uttech[12] ; 11. 8A-Nick Alden[11] ; 12. 2B-Jimmy Sivia[16] ; 13. 0-Johnny Fahl[5] ; 14. 12-Mike Decker[13] ; 15. 43-Jereme Schroeder[17] ; 16. 41-Dennis Spitz[9] ; 17. 38-Allen Hafford[15] ; 18. 7-Scott Uttech[18]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[6] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[4] ; 5. 79-Blake Nimee[2] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemanah[7] ; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[10] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[9] ; 9. 64-Scotty Thiel[16] ; 10. 6R-Bill Rose[3] ; 11. 5J-Jeremy Schultz[21] ; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 13. 35-Ben Schmidt[11] ; 14. 4B-Scott Biertzer[15] ; 15. 70-Raymond Hensley[18] ; 16. 19-Todd Daun[12] ; 17. 99-Kyle Martin[14] ; 18. 14AJ-Wayne Modjeski[13] ; 19. 2W-Scotty Neitzel[24] ; 20. 1M-Phillip Mock[20] ; 21. 4K-Kris Spitz[23] ; 22. 48H-Mike Reinke[19] ; 23. 11K-Rick Kelsey[17] ; 24. 56-Ryan Irwin[22]

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Dale Blaney Crowned “King of Michigan” at Hartford Speedway UNOH All Stars Visit Wilmot on Tonight

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer

All Star Circuit of Champions

Hartford, Michigan (July 24th, 2015) - For the seventh time in 2015, Dale Blaney finds himself in UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane. Blaney, the current series point leader who now has 122 career victories with the UNOH All Stars, earned the “King of Michigan” title on Friday evening, July 24th at the Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. The pilot of the familiar GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1 started the 25-lap main event from the pole position; eventually leading every lap of green flag competition. The defending UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titlist survived one caution and waves of pressure from former series champion Chad Kemenah to secure his $5,000 payday, as well as the Daido Engine Bearings contingency.

“Always feels great to get another one of these” said Blaney, “My guys work really hard and they give me a great car. They really make my job easy. Hopefully we can keep the weekend moving in the right direction and double up tomorrow night at Wilmot.”

Despite taking command on the initial start and leading every lap, Blaney would not go unchallenged. The Ohio native felt some pressure from Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah just before reaching the halfway point of the 25-lap program. Kemenah would attempt to drive underneath Blaney; showing ‘The Lowrider’ his nose wing in turns three and four on a few occasions. The only caution of the event would occur on lap-14 for a slowing Danny Smith. Blaney would resume the top spot after the caution and finish the main event without any interruptions.

“That yellow came out and calmed me down a little bit” said Blaney, “I could see Chad (Kemenah) was trying to get underneath me. That caution helped us out.”

Chad Kemenah, driver of the Hunter Racing, Seneca Energy Corp, Brilex, #10H, would hang on to finish second after starting on the outside of the front row. Dustin Daggett would rally one position during A-main competition and secure the last podium spot.

“We didn’t need that caution” said Chad Kemenah, “We were starting to get pretty good. We had a shot to get underneath Blaney. When that caution came out, we lost our momentum. I just want to thank my team and everyone involved. We’ve had our ups and downs this year but we’ll keep working hard and move forward.”

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition tonight at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. The UNOH All Star travelers will join the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series during the Saturday night program; battling head-to-head for the $5,000 ‘Sprintacular’ payday. It will be the first Wilmot Raceway appearance by the UNOH All Stars in 2015, with eventual series champion Dale Blaney earning the victory during their last visit in 2014. To learn more, please visit the facility live on the web at www.wilmotraceway.com.

Full Results: Hartford Speedway - Hartford, Michigan - Friday, July 24th, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Tim Shaffer - 15.941

Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Dale Blaney All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Ryan Smith Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Kevin Thomas Kistler Engines Heat #4: Dustin Daggett JE Pistons Dash: Dale Blaney Daido Engine Bearings Main Event Winner: Dale Blaney

A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2]; 3. 2M-Dustin Daggett[4]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 5. 89-Cody Darrah[3]; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[11]; 9. 9K-Kevin Thomas[9]; 10. 3G-James McFadden[12]; 11. 11R-Chase Ridenour[10]; 12. 4-Danny Smith[8]

Dash 1 (6 Laps): 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2]; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[6]; 4. 2M-Dustin Daggett[3]; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[4]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 4-Danny Smith[8]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 1-Dale Blaney[2]; 2. 4-Danny Smith[1]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[3]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 6. 11R-Chase Ridenour[7]; 7. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[8]; 8. 9K-Kevin Thomas[6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 94-Ryan Smith[1]; 2. 2M-Dustin Daggett[4]; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3]; 4. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[5]; 6. 3G-James McFadden[6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 9K-Kevin Thomas[3]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[7]; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[6]; 5. 11R-Chase Ridenour[2]; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[4]; 7. 4-Danny Smith[8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 2M-Dustin Daggett[3]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[2]; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[6]; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5]

Qualifying (2 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer, 15.941; 2. 89-Cody Darrah, 16.087; 3. 1-Dale Blaney, 16.237; 4. 4-Danny Smith, 16.262; 5. 2M-Dustin Daggett, 16.297; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 16.337; 7. 5T-Travis Philo, 16.348; 8. 9K-Kevin Thomas, 16.431; 9. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 16.525; 10. 11R-Chase Ridenour, 16.594; 11. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.643; 12. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.683; 13. 3G-James McFadden, 16.801; 14. 16X-Ryan Ruhl, 17.067; 15. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 99.510

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com. Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Road Trip to Michigan and Wisconsin Next for UNOH All Stars
Greg Wilson Highest UNOH All Star Finisher at 32nd Annual Kings Royal

Indianapolis, IN (June 21st, 2015) -After joining the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday evening, June 18th, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will take a few days to regroup before turning their attention towards a pair of events in the Great Lakes region of the country. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will visit Michigan and Wisconsin during their trip around the outer edges of Lake Michigan; visiting Hartford, Michigan and Wilmot, Wisconsin during their travels. Competition will kick-off on Friday evening, July 24th with the ‘King of Michigan’ program at the Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan.

“We are excited for the upcoming weekend”, said Tony Stewart, All Star series owner, “Our schedule is diverse and we have the opportunity to visit a lot of different areas. We want to showcase our talent and expose our teams to a variety of sprint car enthusiasts. Hopefully our upcoming trip into Michigan and Wisconsin prove to be worthwhile for not only the fans, but also our teams making the journey.”

After their visit to the Hartford Motor Speedway on Friday night, July 24th, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will travel around the southern tip of Lake Michigan and venture just north of Chicago, Illinois to the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. The stars and cars of the UNOH All Stars will highlight the racing card at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday evening, July 25th; co-sanctioning the event with the Interstate Racing Association, or IRA, for one night only. The trip to Wilmot, Wisconsin will conclude the Great Lakes doubleheader for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions.

The ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer is the most recent UNOH All Star main event winner at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan. The former multi-time UNOH All Star champion earned the Michigan victory on July 10th, 2009. ‘The Lowrider’ Dale Blaney, who has 121 career series victories, earned UNOH All Star main event top honors during the series’ last visit to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin back on July 19th, 2014.

Dale Blaney, the all-time leading feature winner with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, will lead the regional travelers into action during the Hartford/Wilmot weekend. Blaney, pilot of the familiar GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, #1, stands on top of the current UNOH All Star standings with six victories, 18 top-five and 26 top-ten finishes. Cody Darrah, former World of Outlaws ‘Rookie of the Year’ winner, finds himself second in the current standings with two UNOH All Star victories thus far in 2015, followed by former UNOH All Star champion Chad Kemenah. Kemenah has one UNOH All Star victory thus far this season; occurring at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania back on Saturday, May 2nd. Blaney has earned victories at Lernerville (PA) Speedway, Plymouth (IN) Speedway, Canandaigua (NY) Motorsports Park, Attica (OH) Raceway Park, Sharon (OH) Speedway, and Atomic (OH) Speedway during his 2015 UNOH All Star season; Darrah owns victories at the Port Royal (PA) Speedway and Millstream (OH) Speedway.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions recently entered competition at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio; appearing at the 32nd annual ‘Kings Royal’ on Saturday, July 18th. The $50,000-to-win program was worth ‘show up points’ only for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, with all of the series travelers entered for competition at ‘The Big E.’ Despite nearly five hours of delayed action as a result of continuous rain showers, it was Shane Stewart earning top honors at Eldora Speedway from a 14th starting position; collecting the $50,000 check and the royal scepter. Greg Wilson was the top UNOH All Star ‘Kings Royal’ finisher. The Benton Ridge, Ohio native finished 12th in the A-main running order. Dale Blaney, Cody Darrah and Tim Shaffer also earned ‘Kings Royal’ main event starting positions.

Those seeking additional information regarding the upcoming UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions programs can do so by visiting each of the upcoming venues live on the web; www.hartfordspeedway.net and www.wilmotraceway.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Stars at www.allstarsprint.com . Series updates and breaking news will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Claims 7th Annual ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ worth $10,000! Haudenschild Holds Off Ryan Smith by .021 Seconds at Sharon Speedway

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer / All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Hartford, OH (July 11th, 2015) - Sheldon Haudenschild earned his third UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2015 season on Saturday night, July 11th at the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. Haudenschild, who now has four career UNOH All Star victories to his credit, earned the 7th annual ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ worth $10,000 on Saturday night at the Hartford, 3/8-mile dirt oval; becoming the seventh different winner of the prestigious event in sevens years. The Wooster, Ohio native captured the five-digit payday by a nose wing; holding off ‘The Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith by .021 seconds at the finish. Caleb Helms rounded out the podium finishers.

“I didn’t know who was coming or who was behind me” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “I didn’t know where Ryan (Smith) was at but it was definitely too close of a finish. I just want to thank Zach, Bonzai, Gary, Mom, Dad, and all of our sponsors. I’m just glad we got the win.”

Sheldon Haudenschild and Andrew Palker led the ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ field to green. Haudenschild jumped out to the early advantage; leading Andrew Palker and Lee Jacobs for the first five circuits. Ryan Smith, in his familiar Warko Group, Quality Roofing and Supply, # 94, rolled around Lee Jacobs on lap six; chasing down Andrew Palker and race leader Sheldon Haudenschild until the event’s first caution on lap seven. The caution flag was flown for Chad Kemenah and Brandon Spithaler who tangled in turn two.

Haudenschild, driving the Southern Pacific Farms, Ham Signs, Callies Performance, # 93, would bring the field back to green with Andrew Palker, Ryan Smith and Lee Jacobs in tow. Those four would race nose to tail until the evening’s first red flag was displayed on lap eight for Travis Philo. Philo rolled over between turns one and two; he would walk away unharmed.

Once again, Sheldon Haudenschild brought the field back to green flag conditions ahead of Palker, Smith and Jacobs. Haudenschild would race the next 22 laps without any cautions or interruptions; navigating heavy lapped traffic while being chased by Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith. The two-time UNOH All Star winner in 2015 made his move into the runner-up spot with 10 laps in the books. Despite Haudenschild’s torrid pace through traffic, Ryan Smith never allowed the ‘93’ to stretch his advantage; using all lanes of the racing surface, high and low, to keep up with Haudenschild.

In the mean time, Caleb Helms worked his way into the third position after starting on the inside of the third row. Helms, who was eventually followed by fifth-starter Dale Blaney, joined Ryan Smith in a pursuit to chase down Sheldon Haudenschild, but they would not succeed.

Ryan Smith raced even with Sheldon Haudenschild entering turn one on the final circuit, but fell behind the '93' exiting turn two. The former 'Pennsylvania Posse' regular would then attempt a last-ditch-effort move; diamonding off the corner in turns three and four in an attempt to out drag race Haudenschild to the finish. Haudenschild would hold off Smith’s attempt; winning by .021 seconds. Caleb Helms, Dale Blaney and Andrew Palker rounded out the top-five finishers.

It was a near perfect evening for the Sheldon Haudenschild at Sharon Speedway; earning heat race, dash and feature victories.

“This is pretty awesome” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “The ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ is definitely turning into a big event. Having Dale Blaney and Dave Blaney both here is awesome. To have the opportunity to race against them is really special; especially at an event honoring their father. This is really something to be proud of.”

There were 35 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions ‘410’ sprint cars checked in on Saturday night at Sharon Speedway. The 35 car entry list was split into four groups of Lincoln Electric qualifying time trials, with each driver qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Cody Darrah, Jack Sodeman, Jr., Tim Shaffer, and Caleb Helms each earned ‘fast time’ during their group qualifying sessions. Jack Sodeman, Jr. earned the fastest time of the night overall during UNOH All Star Lincoln Electric qualifying; recording an official time of 12.805 seconds around the Sharon Speedway 3/8 -mile dirt oval.

Preliminary action would continue with four, eight-lap UNOH All Star heat races with the top-five finishers transferring to the 30-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. Steve Kinser, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tim Shaffer, and Lee Jacobs each earned victories during heat race competition. The six-lap dash victory went to Sheldon Haudenschild; guaranteeing the pole position for the ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ main event. Travis Philo earned the evening’s B-main victory; ending all UNOH All Star preliminary competition.

Full Results: Sharon Speedway - Hartford, Ohio - Saturday, July 11th, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Jack Sodeman, Jr. - 12.805 Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Steve Kinser All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Sheldon Haudenschild Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Tim Shaffer Kistler Engines Heat #4: Lee Jacobs JE Pistons Dash: Sheldon Haudenschild

Qualifying 1.25-Jack Sodeman Jr., 12.805; 2.89-Cody Darrah, 12.867; 3.98H-Dave Blaney, 12.927; 4.94-Ryan Smith, 12.950; 5.26-Tayler Malsam, 13.007; 6.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.012; 7.1-Dale Blaney, 13.025; 8.11-Steve Kinser, 13.083; 9.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.102; 10.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.120; 11.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.167; 12.5T-Travis Philo, 13.183; 13.40-Caleb Helms, 13.196; 14.5K-Adam Kekich, 13.204; 15.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.208; 16.10-Carl Bowser, 13.225; 17.7-Eric Williams, 13.238; 18.73-Jac Haudenschild, 13.375; 19.5-Justin Barger, 13.386; 20.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.407; 21.22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.433; 22.13-Brandon Matus, 13.453; 23.O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.486; 24.4-Danny Smith, 13.487; 25.15-Scott Priester, 13.495; 26.16-Jim Morris, 13.505; 27.59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.524; 28.49-Cole Duncan, 13.534; 29.W20-Greg Wilson, 13.623; 30.7K-Dan Shetler, 13.735; 31.46-Michael Bauer, 13.917; 32.33-Brent Matus, 14.101; 33.4W-Eric Williams, 14.214; 34.57-Gary Edwards, 14.322; 35.76-David Jones, 14.355;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 5. 98H-Dave Blaney[3] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[8] ; 8. 10-Carl Bowser[7] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 3. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr.[4] ; 4. 26-Tayler Malsam[3] ; 5. 7-Eric Williams[6] ; 6. 5-Justin Barger[7] ; 7. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 9. 15-Scott Priester[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 22-Brandon Spithaler[1] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich[2] ; 6. 16-Jim Morris[5] ; 7. 57-Gary Edwards[8] ; 8. 4W-Eric Williams[7] ; 9. 76-David Jones[9]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 3. 73-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[6] ; 5. 49-Cole Duncan[5] ; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger[1] ; 7. 7K-Dan Shetler[7] ; 8. 46-Michael Bauer[8]

Dash 1 (6 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 7. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr.[4] ; 8. 89-Cody Darrah[8] ; 9. 11-Steve Kinser[9] ; 10. 45-Tim Shaffer[10]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 5-Justin Barger[4] ; 3. 10-Carl Bowser[3] ; 4. O8-Dan Kuriger[6] ; 5. 15-Scott Priester[8] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[5] ; 8. 7K-Dan Shetler[10] ; 9. 16-Jim Morris[9] ; 10. 57-Gary Edwards[14] ; 11. 46-Michael Bauer[11] ; 12. 4W-Eric Williams[13] ; 13. 33-Brent Matus[12] ; 14. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 15. 76-David Jones[15]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[6] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 7. 11-Steve Kinser[9] ; 8. 89-Cody Darrah[8] ; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[10] ; 10. 73-Jac Haudenschild[12] ; 11. 59-Danny Holtgraver[15] ; 12. W20-Greg Wilson[16] ; 13. 5-Justin Barger[22] ; 14. 10H-Chad Kemenah[13] ; 15. 26-Tayler Malsam[14] ; 16. 5K-Adam Kekich[19] ; 17. 7-Eric Williams[18] ; 18. O8-Dan Kuriger[24] ; 19. 10-Carl Bowser[23] ; 20. 49-Cole Duncan[20] ; 21. 22-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 22. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr.[7] ; 23. 98H-Dave Blaney[17] ; 24. 5T-Travis Philo[21]

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will continue their 2015 campaign with a scheduled visit to the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday, July 18th; joining the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series for the annual $50,000-to-win ‘Kings Royal.’ The Eldora Speedway appearance will be worth ‘show up points’ only for the UNOH All Star travelers. The series will then return to full points competition on Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th with visits to Michigan and Wisconsin. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will visit the Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, Michigan on Friday, July 24th, followed by a trip to the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 25th.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news for the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ Up Next for UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

Three Different Winners Crowned During Independence Day Weekend

Indianapolis, IN (July 8th, 2015) - After racing three consecutive events in two different states during the recent Independence Day weekend, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will now turn their attention towards a much less hectic weekend in eastern Ohio. The stars and cars of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will trek back across the ‘Buckeye State’ and visit the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio on Saturday evening, July 11th. The 7th annual ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ in on tap at the state-of-the-art facility with a top prize equaling $10,000.

“We are honored to be a part of the ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ in 2015” said UNOH All Star series owner Tony Stewart, “Lou Blaney is considered by most as one of the greats of grassroots racing and to have the opportunity to honor his life and racing achievements through our series is very special.”

The UNOH All Stars made a recent visit to the 3/8 - mile oval on Tuesday, June 23rd during round five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Dale Blaney, the ‘Hometown Hero’ from Hartford, Ohio, earned the $5,000 Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory; his sixth career Sharon Speedway victory lane appearance with the traveling series. ‘The Lowrider,’ piloting the familiar GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, # 1, will lead the UNOH All Stars into competition on July 11th not only as the most recent winner at Sharon Speedway, but also as the current series points leader.

Cody Darrah, driver of the J&K Salvage # 89, will move into the one-day Sharon Speedway event second in the current UNOH All Star championship standings. Hunter Racing’s Chad Kemenah, will enter the upcoming weekend third in the championship chase on the strength of one victory, nine top-five and 17 top-ten finishes. Recent Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion Greg Wilson will enter the ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ event fourth in the series standings, followed by Sheldon Haudenschild, a two time winner in 2015.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions recently wrapped up a three-race swing during the Fourth of July weekend; entering action at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania and at the recently reopened Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio. The series welcomed three different drivers to the top of the podium during their holiday swing, including two repeat winners and one new winner for 2015.

The regional travelers kicked off their holiday weekend on Friday night, July 3rd at the Mercer Raceway Park. Lee Jacobs came home the victor at the Mercer bullring; holding off former UNOH All Star champion Chad Kemenah and western Pennsylvania veteran Rod George. It was Jacobs’ first UNOH All Star win of the 2015 season and now sits 14th in the championship chase despite a limited schedule with the traveling series.

Ryan Smith, a ‘Pennsylvania Posse’ representative who now follows the UNOH All Star tour full-time in 2015, earned the Mercer Raceway Park victory on Saturday night, July 4th. It was Smith’s second series victory of 2015 and his first since conquering action at Attica Raceway Park during the opening points night of the season. ‘The Kunkletown Kid’ out of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania held off defending series champion Dale Blaney and fellow Pennsylvania native Cody Darrah for the $5,000 triumph.

The holiday weekend came to a conclusion at the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio. For the first time since 2010, a UNOH All Star main event winner was crowned; this time Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah was the check holder. It was Darrah’s second UNOH All Star victory of 2015. The former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ earned $5,000 for his 30-lap main event win. Darrah would lead ‘hard charging’ Sheldon Haudenschild, who rallied 17 positions to finish second, and Chad Kemenah at the checkers.

Gates are scheduled to open at noon on Saturday, July 11th at Sharon Speedway with activities for the fans to follow. To learn more about the upcoming program, please visit Sharon Speedway live on the web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news for the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Cody Darrah Earns UNOH All Star Victory at Millstream Speedway First UNOH All Star Program at Millstream Since 2010

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Findlay, Ohio (July 5th, 2015) - For the first time since June 20th, 2010, the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio crowned a UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner. Cody Darrah, a former World of Outlaws ‘Rookie of the Year’ who now travels full-time with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, earned the Millstream Speedway victory on Sunday evening, July 5th. For Darrah, it was his second UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of 2015 and the third of his career. It was his first ever visit to the Findlay half-mile.

“This is a tough racetrack” said Cody Darrah, “It’s a little rough right now so you have to be up on the wheel. This is my first time here and it feels great to get a win. I just want to thank all of the fans for coming out. This is a beautiful facility and I can’t wait to come back.”

Travis Philo and Tim Shaffer would lead the 24-car field to green. Philo would eventually take sole command on the opening lap and set a torrid pace. The Waterville, Ohio native led the ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer and Cody Darrah for the first eight circuits until Philo, who was attempting to navigate traffic, made contact with Tim Shaffer entering turns one and two on lap nine; resulting in both drivers getting upside-down and the evening’s first red flag. Philo and Shaffer walked away unhurt.

Cody Darrah would inherit the top spot and bring the field back to green with eight laps in the books. Darrah worked the top side of the speedway; moving through traffic with Chad Kemenah and Lee Jacobs in tow. James McFadden would move into the third position with 15 laps down and set his sites on Chad Kemenah and race leader, Cody Darrah. Unfortunately, the red flag would return to the speedway on lap 21; this time for James McFadden. The ‘Aussie’ would lose a rear wheel and make contact with the turn two wall. McFadden would not return and surrender the third position to B-main transfer Sheldon Haudenschild, who charged forward from a 19th starting position to the top-three in 20 laps.

Cody Darrah, Chad Kemenah and Sheldon Haudenschild would bring the field back to green with 20 laps recorded. Those three would ring the top side of the speedway for five more circuits until a caution would reappear with 25 laps in the books; this time for a slowing T.J. Michael. Despite their attempt to go ‘clean and green’ for the last five circuits, the caution flag would wave again for a slowing D.J. Foos who was racing in the sixth position. Cody Darrah would lead Chad Kemenah and Sheldon Haudenschild to a two-lap shootout. Darrah, a Red Lion, Pennsylvania native, would hang on to win at Millstream Speedway. Sheldon Haudenschild would pass Chad Kemenah coming to the white flag to finish second. Kemenah would hang on to round out the podium finishers after starting fifth.

“We had to figure some things out after the dash” said Darrah, “That’s a tough deal for Travis (Philo) and Tim (Shaffer). I wish I had the opportunity to race them for the lead. Our car kept getting tighter and tighter as the race went on. I wasn’t sure where Sheldon was at on the track but I figured he was going to be on top. I’m just glad it’s over.”

Danny Holtgraver charged from 14th to finish fourth, followed by Dean Jacobs who started 13th.

Sheldon Haudenschild was the evening’s main event ‘Hard Charger.’ The Wooster, Ohio native rallied 17 positions to finish second after starting 19th.

Millstream Speedway fans would see 30 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions ‘410’ sprint cars sign in for competition on Sunday night. The UNOH All Star roster was split into three groups of qualifying time trials with each driver qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Cody Darrah, Chad Kemenah and Danny Holtgraver each earned ‘fast time’ during their qualifying sessions. Cody Darrah earned the fastest time of the night overall during Lincoln Electric qualifying; recording an official time of 13.799 seconds.

Three, 8-lap heat races were contested with the top-six finishers transferring to the main event. Cody Darrah, Tim Shaffer and Parker Price-Miller each earned victories during heat race competition. It was Travis Philo earning the UNOH All Star JE Pistons dash victory; guaranteeing the pole position for the evening’s 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. Sheldon Haudenschild ended all preliminary competition with a UNOH All Star B-main victory.

Full Results: Millstream Speedway - Findlay, Ohio - Sunday, July 5th, 2015:

Lincoln Electric Fast Qualifier: Cody Darrah - 13.799 Kistler Racing Products Heat #1: Cody Darrah All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads Heat #2: Tim Shaffer Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat #3: Parker Price-Miller JE Pistons Dash: Travis Philo

Qualifying 1.89-Cody Darrah, 13.799; 2.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.808; 3.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.874; 4.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.920; 5.94-Ryan Smith, 13.943; 6.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.969; 7.1-Dale Blaney, 13.985; 8.21-DJ Foos, 13.987; 9.19-Chris Andrews, 14.001; 10.59-Danny Holtgraver, 14.004; 11.22-Cole Duncan, 14.103; 12.11N-Randy Hannagan, 14.153; 13.40-Caleb Helms, 14.175; 14.3G-James McFadden, 14.184; 15.8M-TJ Michael, 14.193; 16.97-Dean Jacobs, 14.194; 17.5T-Travis Philo, 14.204; 18.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 14.258; 19.9x-Cap Henry, 14.303; 20.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.334; 21.W20-Greg Wilson, 14.427; 22.40DD-Nate Dussel, 14.448; 23.33M-Caleb Griffith, 14.454; 24.5AU-Danny Reidy, 14.566; 25.9-Jordan Ryan, 14.571; 26.4-Danny Smith, 14.725; 27.96AU-Bruce White, 15.100; 28.22D-Josh Davis, 15.961; 29.63-Kody Swanson, 99.180; 30.35-Stuart Brubaker, 99.500;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 2. 21-DJ Foos[1] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 4. 3G-James McFadden[6] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 6. 11N-Randy Hannagan[5] ; 7. 5AU-Danny Reidy[7] ; 8. 22D-Josh Davis[9] ; 9. 96AU-Bruce White[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 4. 97-Dean Jacobs[8] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 6. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 8. 19-Chris Andrews[5] ; 9. 9x-Cap Henry[9] ; 10. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 6. 40DD-Nate Dussel[6] ; 7. 4-Danny Smith[9] ; 8. 33M-Caleb Griffith[7] ; 9. 9-Jordan Ryan[8]

Dash 1 (6 Laps) 1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[2] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8] ; 6. 21-DJ Foos[6] ; 7. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[7] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 3. 9x-Cap Henry[3] ; 4. 19-Chris Andrews[1] ; 5. 9-Jordan Ryan[7] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 7. 5AU-Danny Reidy[6] ; 8. 22D-Josh Davis[10] ; 9. 96AU-Bruce White[9] ; 10. 33M-Caleb Griffith[5]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 89-Cody Darrah[3] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[19] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[14] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[13] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[20] ; 7. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[7] ; 8. 1-Dale Blaney[9] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[15] ; 10. 94-Ryan Smith[10] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 12. 4-Danny Smith[24] ; 13. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 14. 40DD-Nate Dussel[18] ; 15. 21-DJ Foos[6] ; 16. 9-Jordan Ryan[23] ; 17. W20-Greg Wilson[11] ; 18. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 19. 3G-James McFadden[12] ; 20. 9x-Cap Henry[21] ; 21. 19-Chris Andrews[22] ; 22. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 23. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 24. 11N-Randy Hannagan[16]

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will return to competition next Saturday evening, July 11th at the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. The annual ‘Lou Blaney Memorial’ will headline the Saturday night program and will award $10,000 to the main event winner. It will be the only stop for the series travelers during the upcoming weekend. The UNOH All Stars last visited the state-of-the-art, northeastern Ohio facility on Tuesday evening, June 23rd for round five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Dale Blaney, a native of Hartford, Ohio, earned the $5,000 victory; a sixth career UNOH All Star win at the venue for ‘The Lowrider.’

Gates are scheduled to open at noon on Saturday, July 11th with activities to follow. To learn more about the upcoming program, please visit Sharon Speedway live on the web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news for the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Lee Jacobs and Ryan Smith Earn Mercer UNOH All Star Victories Independence Day Weekend Concludes on Sunday, July 5th at Millstream Speedway

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915

Mercer, PA (July 4th, 2015) - The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions invaded western Pennsylvania for two days during the Independence Day weekend; kicking off a their three-race holiday swing with two nights of competition at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. It was the second time in 2015 that the traveling stars made an appearance at the Mercer oval; once again bringing a top-notch roster of young and veteran talent to challenge the western Pennsylvania regulars. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions crowned two different winners during the Mercer Raceway Park invasion; Lee Jacobs on Friday and Ryan Smith on Saturday.

Dalton, Ohio’s Lee Jacobs would earn the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory on Friday night, July 3rd at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. For Jacobs, it was his first UNOH All Star victory of 2015 and the third of his career. Jacobs would survive four cautions and periods of heavy lapped traffic during his pursuit to the front; eventually capitalizing on Sheldon Haudenschild’s late race tire issue to earn the $3,000 victory.

"We were getting better as the race went on" said Lee Jacobs, "We were getting through the corners really well; maybe a little better than Sheldon (Haudenschild) was. Tough deal for him with his tire going flat. He was going to be tough to pass.”

Rod George and Kody Kinser would lead the 24-car field to green. George would take command of the 25-lap main event and control the first five circuits. Sheldon Haudenschild, who started sixth on the grid, would challenge George and eventually take over the top spot with six laps in the books. Haudenschild would open up his lead over Rod George and Lee Jacobs; navigating through heavy lapped traffic until the event’s first caution on lap 13 for Andrew Palker. Sheldon Haudenschild would survive the restart and keep control over George and Jacobs until a second caution would appear on lap 15 for a slowing A.J. Flick.

Sheldon Haudenschild would take the field back to green. Lee Jacobs, who started fourth in the 25-lapper, would get by Rod George after the restart and chase after Sheldon Haudenschild for three more circuits with seventh starting Chad Kemenah in tow. The evening’s first red flag would appear with 18 laps in the books involving Caleb Helms and Travis Philo; both drivers were OK.

Despite a left rear tire going flat during red flag conditions, Sheldon Haudenschild would restart on the front. The tire proved to be an issue with Jacobs and Kemenah each getting by Haudenschild following the lap 18 restart. Haudenschild’s tire would eventually let go on the front stretch with 23 laps down bringing out another caution. Lee Jacobs would restart on the point with Chad Kemenah and Rod George in tow. Jacobs would survive the remaining circuits and earn his first UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory of 2015.

Tim Shaffer was Friday evening’s ‘Hard Charger’ during main event competition; climbing eleven positions during his charge from fifteenth to finish fourth. Cody Darrah, who started 12th, also put on a passing display during the 25-lap feature; climbing from the outside of row six to finish fifth.

33 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions ‘410’ sprint cars were signed in on Friday night, July 3rd at Mercer Raceway Park. The UNOH All Star roster was split into four groups of Lincoln Electric qualifying time trials with each driver qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Danny Holtgraver, Lee Jacobs, Tim Shaffer, and Cody Darrah each earned ‘fast time’ during their group qualifying sessions. ‘Downtown’ Danny Holtgraver earned the fastest time of the night overall during Lincoln Electric qualifying. Holtgraver recorded an official time of 13.556 seconds around the Mercer, 3/8 mile oval. Lee Jacobs, Cody Darrah, Tim Shaffer, and Jack Sodeman, Jr. rounded out the top-five fastest qualifiers.

Four UNOH All Star heat races were contested with the top-five finishers transferring to the main event. Brandon Matus, Caleb Helms, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Chad Kemenah each earned victories during heat race competition. Western Pennsylvania veteran Rod George earned the evening’s JE Pistons dash victory; guaranteeing the pole position for the 25-lap, $3,000-to-win main event. UNOH All Star ‘Rookie of the Year’ contender Parker Price-Miller ended all preliminary action with his B-main victory.

"This was a long time coming" said Lee Jacobs, "We've struggled some this year so it feels great to get a win here this weekend. My car owner has won a lot of races at Mercer Raceway Park. Adding one more to that list is really special."

It was the ‘Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith earning the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory at the Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday evening, July 4th. It was Smith’s second UNOH All Star main event victory of the 2015 season and the second of his career. The Kunkletown, Pennsylvania native rallied forward from a third starting position; holding off five-time UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Dale Blaney and former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ winner Cody Darrah for the $5,000 victory.

“We caught some breaks there early tonight in the heat race” said Ryan Smith, “We ended up timing pretty well and that put us in a good position. This car was good out of the box tonight. The track really came to us there after they worked on it before our feature. My guys work really hard and they stay on it. Things have been going pretty good for this team and here we are now back in victory lane.”

Lee Jacobs and Parker Price-Miller took the 24-car field to green on Saturday night. Jacobs would take control on the opening lap but would eventually surrender the top spot to UNOH All Star ‘Rookie of the Year’ contender Parker Price-Miller on lap two. Price-Miller stayed in control until the event’s first caution with nine laps in the books. In the mean time, Ryan Smith, who started third, also worked his way around Lee Jacobs while racing in traffic. The caution was for Travis Philo who spun in turn two.

Price-Miller would lead Ryan Smith and Lee Jacobs back to green. The youngster out of Kokomo, Indiana would maintain the top spot until Pennsylvania native Ryan Smith worked his way around Price-Miller on lap 15. Smith, Price-Miller and Dale Blaney, who in the mean time moved into third around Lee Jacobs, raced through heavy lapped traffic until a second caution on lap 23. The caution was for Parker Price-Miller who brushed the front stretch wall while running inside the top three. Ryan Smith would lead the field back to green and hang on for the final seven circuits to win at Mercer Raceway Park. Current UNOH All Star point leader Dale Blaney would finish second, followed by Cody Darrah who started ninth. Greg Wilson and Lee Jacobs rounded out the top five.

The Saturday night ‘Hard Charger’ award went to Sheldon Haudenschild. Haudenschild rallied eleven positions to finish eighth after starting on the inside of row number 20.

There were 34 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars signed in on Saturday evening, July 4th at Mercer Raceway Park. The 34 car roster was split into four qualifying groups with Caleb Helms, Andrew Palker, Cody Darrah, and Sheldon Haudenschild each earning the fastest qualifying time during their respective time trial sessions. Caleb Helms earned the fastest time of night overall during Lincoln Electric qualifying; recording an official time of 13.728 seconds. Dale Blaney, Greg Wilson, Parker Price-Miller, and Andy McKisson each earned victories during heat race competition. McKisson would not participate in the rest of the evening’s program due to motor problems. Lee Jacobs earned the JE Pistons dash victory; solidifying the pole position for the evening’s 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. Former UNOH All Star champion Tim Shaffer ended all preliminary action with a victory during the evening’s B-main.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will conclude their three-race Independence Day weekend swing on Sunday night, July 5th at the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions last visited the semi-banked half-mile oval on Sunday evening, June 20th, 2010 with eventual five-time series champion Dale Blaney earning the main event win. Millstream Speedway has been closed for three seasons, but has since been restored and will open their gates officially on Sunday, July 5th. The Findlay oval has attempted to re-open on a few occasions already in 2015, but has been forced to cancel during each attempt due to inclement weather.

The Sunday, July 5th program is set to begin with their ‘Infield Fan Fare’ beginning at 1 o’clock. Hot laps will hit the track at approximately six, with racing following at seven. For more information, please visit the official online home of Millstream Speedway at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

For full text results from each of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions programs at Mercer Raceway Park, please visit the UNOH All Star schedule page at www.allstarsprint.com/schedule

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news for the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

 

UNOH All Stars Set for Full Slate During Independence Day Weekend Greg Wilson is the Most Recent All Star Winner Entering Upcoming Three-Race Stretch

Contact: Tyler Altmeyer

All Star Circuit of Champions

altmeyer119@gmail.com

724-954-4915

Indianapolis, IN (July 1, 2015) - After spending a week on the road in the state of Ohio, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will move ahead and continue their 2015 campaign with three full nights of open wheel competition during the upcoming Independence Day weekend. The UNOH All Stars will compete in three events at two different venues this weekend; covering areas between western Pennsylvania and western Ohio. The regional traveling series will visit the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania to help ignite the three-race weekend, followed by a trip west to the Millstream Speedway near Findlay, Ohio. The UNOH All Stars will spend two days at the Mercer short track on Friday and Saturday, July 3rd & 4th, with a one day visit planned to the Millstream Motorsports Complex, the home of Millstream Speedway, on Sunday, July 5th. All three nights will feature full UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions programs. The Friday night main event at Mercer Raceway Park will be worth $3,000, followed by back to back $5,000 paydays on Saturday and Sunday at Mercer and Millstream.

“We are truly excited to be a part of the holiday weekend at Mercer Raceway Park and Millstream Speedway” said UNOH All Star series owner Tony Stewart, “There is sprint car tradition and history at both facilities and anytime you can be a part of that is special. Western Pennsylvania has a lot of great competitors and we’ll continue that rivalry this weekend. We are privileged enough to be on the Millstream Speedway schedule this year after their reopening. We had a weather conflict during our last scheduled appearance so we’ll keep our fingers crossed. This has the potential to be a great holiday weekend for our racers and fans.”

Mercer Raceway Park last hosted the UNOH All Stars back on Saturday evening, May 2nd. It was Chad Kemenah earning the $5,000 top prize. The pilot of the Hunter Racing, Seneca Energy Corp, Brilex ‘10H’ held off Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Cody Darrah and Dalton, Ohio’s Lee Jacobs for his first series win of 2015. Western Pennsylvania regulars Jack Sodeman, Jr. and Ed Lynch, Jr. completed the top-five. The talent-filled UNOH All Star roster will once again battle the best that western Pennsylvania has to offer; attempting to keep the Mercer regulars out of victory lane. The UNOH All Stars have not yet visited the Millstream Speedway in 2015. Their last scheduled appearance at the half-mile dirt oval on Sunday, May 31st was moved to Sunday, September 27th due to inclement weather conditions.

Dale Blaney will lead the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions charge into the holiday weekend. The Hartford, Ohio native stands on top of the series standings with a 163 point cushion over Cody Darrah entering Friday’s program at Mercer Raceway Park. Blaney has six UNOH All Star main event victories thus far in 2015, while also accumulating an impressive 16 top-five and 22 top-ten finishes. Darrah, a one-time winner during UNOH All Star competition in 2015, rides along second in the championship standings, ahead of three-time series winner in 2015 and Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket champion, Greg Wilson. Chad Kemenah and Sheldon Haudenschild round out the top-five in the current UNOH All Star championship standings.

Greg Wilson is the most recent UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner in 2015; conquering Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio on Thursday, June 25th. The pilot of the familiar Hercules Tires, DNC Hydraulics, ‘W20’ held off Tim Shaffer and Dale Blaney for his third win of the year. The Thursday night program would eventually become the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale due to weather interrupting the final two stops on the nine-race schedule. Wilson, a Benton Ridge, Ohio native, earned two series victories during his Speedweek campaign; ultimately earning the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship. Dale Blaney finished second in the final Speedweek standings, followed by Sheldon Haudenschild, Chad Kemenah and Tim Shaffer.

“We are excited to get back to Mercer this weekend” explained Speedweek champion, Greg Wilson, “It’s a place where I’ve struggled quite a bit in the past, but we are looking forward to changing that this Friday and Saturday. We have a little bit of extra momentum on our side now and a little bit of luck. We have some new ideas that we want to try so we’ll work that into our game plan this weekend. Mercer has a nice facility and I’m sure the stands will be packed. We hope to put ourselves in a good position on both nights and keep this positive streak going.”

To learn more about the two-day marquee event at Mercer Raceway Park, such as ticket prices, schedule of activities and track information, please visit Mercer Raceway Park live on the web at www.mercerracewaypark.com. Gate times are set for 4PM, with racing slated to begin at 6PM.

The Sunday night program at Millstream Speedway is set to begin with their ‘Infield Fan Fare’ at 1PM. Entertainment including a cornhole tournament and live music from The Brent Lowry Band is planned for much of the afternoon. The UNOH All Stars are scheduled to hit the racing surface for hot laps at 6PM.

“The weather looks great for the weekend so we may finally get to see some racing at Millstream” said Greg Wilson, “Millstream Speedway is just a few minutes from home. It is the closest facility to our shop. We have actually won a few races there so that makes it even more motivating to get back there. I think people will be really surprised when they get there and see how much work was actually put into the facility. It’s such a fun race track, too. It’s big, but it races like a short track; multiple grooves and usually a great show.”

For more information, such as ticket prices and track information, please visit Millstream Speedway online at www.millstreamspeedway.net.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

Those seeking additional information regarding the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the official online home at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news for the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Greg Wilson Earns Second Speedweek Victory of 2015 at Fremont Speedway

The ‘W20’ Leads Ohio Sprint Speedweek Standings

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Fremont, Ohio (June 25th, 2015) - Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson earned his second Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory of 2015 on Thursday night, June 25th; capturing main event action at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio during round seven of the nine day campaign. Wilson, who held the top spot in the current Ohio Sprint Speedweek standings entering tonight’s program at the Fremont oval, held off ‘The Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer and three-time Speedweek winner Dale Blaney for the $5,000 top prize.

“This is really special” said Greg Wilson, “I’m a big fan of the guys who finished behind me...to win like this at Fremont is really special and emotional.”

Greg Wilson, who led the field to green from the pole position, now has three UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victories in 2015 and 24 during the course of his career.

“We are a pretty small team” said Greg Wilson, “To have my wife and kids here makes it even more special for us, we’ve been working really hard and we know where our car needs to be every night. Dale Blaney is our measuring stick and if we can beat him every once in a while, it means a lot.”

Former Knoxville Nationals champion Tim Shaffer finished second during the 40-lap Speedweek contest after starting on the inside of row six. Shaffer made his charge to the front with the help of only one main event caution. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania native had an opportunity to pass Wilson for the top spot will less than two laps remaining, but had to check up to avoid contact with the leader.

“I could have shoved the car in there a little harder” said Shaffer, “Todd gave me a great car here tonight, this is the best race track in the country in my eyes.”

Defending UNOH All Star champion Dale Blaney finished third during the Fremont Speedway main event after starting on the outside of row number four. The Hartford, Ohio native raced as high as second in the main event, but lost a position to eventual runner-up Tim Shaffer.

“Those guys were just a little better than me” said Dale Blaney, “The track started to lay a little rubber on the bottom and it made it pretty tough to pass. I think if the track wouldn’t have done that, we would have had a better opportunity to get around those guys.”

Full-time Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) competitor Cap Henry rallied from 16th to finish fourth at Fremont Speedway, followed by ‘410’ sprint car rookie Nate Dussel who completed the top-five.

There were 40 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars signed in for competition at Fremont Speedway. The 40 ‘410’ sprint cars were split into four group qualifying sessions, with all drivers qualifying against those in their respective heat races. Tim Shaffer, Ryan Smith, Dale Blaney, and Roger Crockett each earned fast time honors during their group qualifying efforts. Dale Blaney earned the fastest time overall; recording an official time of 12.921 seconds around the Fremont Speedway oval.

Brady Bacon, Tyler Gunn, Lee Jacobs, and Nate Dussel each earned victories during their respective UNOH All Star heat races. Broc Martin was the UNOH All Star B-main winner, with eventual main event winner Greg Wilson earning the Dash victory.

Round eight of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket scheduled at Limaland Motorsports Park has been canceled. UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions officials and track officials alike were forced to make the decision after rainfall moved into the Lima, Ohio area during the overnight hours. There will be no rain date.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will now head back to Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio on Saturday, June 27th for the Speedweek finale. The 3/8’s mile semi-banked dirt oval will showcase round nine of Ohio Sprint Speedweek for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. Main gates are scheduled to open at 4PM with racing scheduled to begin at 7PM.

Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket - Round -7 Fremont Speedway - Thursday, June 25th, 2015:

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 12.921; 2.94-Ryan Smith, 12.946; 3.45-Tim Shaffer, 12.958; 4.83M-Broc Martin, 12.962; 5.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.973; 6.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.018; 7.99-Brady Bacon, 13.060; 8.70-Roger Crockett, 13.061; 9.5-Byron Reed, 13.087; 10.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.101; 11.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.118; 12.5T-Travis Philo, 13.168; 13.19-Chris Andrews, 13.172; 14.8M-TJ Michael, 13.197; 15.16-Stuart Brubaker, 13.207; 16.68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.215; 17.21-DJ Foos, 13.232; 18.89-Cody Darrah, 13.233; 19.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.265; 20.98H-Dave Blaney, 13.273; 21.40DD-Nate Dussel, 13.296; 22.35AU-Jamie Veal, 13.300; 23.3G-James McFadden, 13.319; 24.40-Caleb Helms, 13.376; 25.1st-Gary Taylor, 13.380; 26.2+-Brian Smith, 13.440; 27.11N-Randy Hannagan, 13.461; 28.91-Cale Thomas, 13.486; 29.60-Jody Keegan, 13.523; 30.53-Cap Henry, 13.525; 31.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.587; 32.45L-Brian Lay, 13.600; 33.97-Dean Jacobs, 13.623; 34.59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.672; 35.4-Danny Smith, 13.710; 36.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.721; 37.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.723; 38.5AU-Danny Reidy, 13.823; 39.17-Josh Baughman, 13.853; 40.96AU-Bruce White, 14.242;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 99-Brady Bacon[1] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 6. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 7. 83M-Broc Martin[3] ; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 9. 2+-Brian Smith[10] ; 10. 98H-Dave Blaney[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 68G-Tyler Gunn[2] ; 2. 45L-Brian Lay[9] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[4] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[7] ; 5. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 6. 3G-James McFadden[6] ; 7. 16-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 8. 35AU-Jamie Veal[5] ; 9. 60-Jody Keegan[8] ; 10. 9-Jordan Ryan[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 8M-TJ Michael[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 5. 1st-Gary Taylor[6] ; 6. 5AU-Danny Reidy[8] ; 7. 96AU-Bruce White[10] ; 8. 17-Josh Baughman[9] ; 9. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 10. 4-Danny Smith[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 40DD-Nate Dussel[1] ; 2. 70-Roger Crockett[4] ; 3. 21-DJ Foos[2] ; 4. 53-Cap Henry[6] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[10] ; 6. 59-Danny Holtgraver[9] ; 7. 91-Cale Thomas[5] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 9. 97-Dean Jacobs[8] ; 10. 19-Chris Andrews[3]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 2. 40DD-Nate Dussel[3] ; 3. 70-Roger Crockett[6] ; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn[1] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 6. 45L-Brian Lay[5] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 8. 1-Dale Blaney[10] ; 9. 99-Brady Bacon[8] ; 10. 94-Ryan Smith[9]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 83M-Broc Martin[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[3] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 19-Chris Andrews[5] ; 5. 16-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 6. 98H-Dave Blaney[7] ; 7. 3G-James McFadden[9] ; 8. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 9. 35AU-Jamie Veal[8] ; 10. 97-Dean Jacobs[13] ; 11. 17-Josh Baughman[18] ; 12. 59-Danny Holtgraver[14] ; 13. 9-Jordan Ryan[16] ; 14. 4-Danny Smith[15] ; 15. 5AU-Danny Reidy[17] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[12] ; 17. 91-Cale Thomas[11] ; 18. 96AU-Bruce White[19] ; 19. 2+-Brian Smith[10] ; 20. 60-Jody Keegan[20]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[11] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[8] ; 4. 53-Cap Henry[16] ; 5. 40DD-Nate Dussel[4] ; 6. 45L-Brian Lay[6] ; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn[2] ; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 9. 5-Byron Reed[24] ; 10. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[17] ; 11. 89-Cody Darrah[20] ; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[13] ; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah[23] ; 14. 21-DJ Foos[10] ; 15. 11N-Randy Hannagan[14] ; 16. 8M-TJ Michael[7] ; 17. 99-Brady Bacon[9] ; 18. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[18] ; 19. 94-Ryan Smith[12] ; 20. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[26] ; 21. 83M-Broc Martin[21] ; 22. 40-Caleb Helms[15] ; 23. 59-Danny Holtgraver[25] ; 24. 19-Chris Andrews[22] ; 25. 70-Roger Crockett[5] ; 26. 1st-Gary Taylor[19]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 as of June 25th):

1. Greg Wilson 986 2. Dale Blaney 960 3. Sheldon Haudenschild 926 4. Chad Kemenah 906 5. Tim Shaffer 880 6. 89 Cody Darrah 878 7. 9P Parker Price-Miller 866 8. 3G James McFadden 834 9. 40 Caleb Helms 824 10. 35AU Jamie Veal 802

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Inclement Weather Forces Limaland Cancellation

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Moves Back to Fremont on Saturday, June 27th

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Lima, Ohio (June 26th, 2015) - Due to steady rains moving into the area overnight and additional wet weather forecasted for later today, round eight of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket scheduled at Limaland Motorsports Park has been canceled. UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions officials and track officials alike were forced to make the decision after rainfall moved into the Lima, Ohio area during the overnight hours. There will be no rain date.

"Unfortunately, with the grounds getting saturated and more inclement weather moving into the area later this evening, we are forced to cancel tonight's program." said All Star series director Don Grabey, "Everything is extremely saturated, it will be almost impossible to get rigs in and out of the facility. Mother Nature has been good to us leading into today, hopefully things improve and we can get the last night in uninterrupted."

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will now move ahead to the finale at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio on Saturday, June 27th. The 3/8’s mile semi-banked dirt oval will showcase round nine of Ohio Sprint Speedweek for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. Main gates are scheduled to open at 4PM with racing scheduled to begin at 7PM.

The Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket finale at Fremont Speedway will be worth $10,000 to the main event winner. The $3,000 Speedweek point fund will also be distributed at the conclusion of Saturday night’s racing program. Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson is the current Ohio Sprint Speedweek point leader moving into Saturday night. Wilson is a two-time winner during the nine-day campaign with his most recent victory occurring on Thursday, June 25th at Fremont Speedway.

Fremont Speedway will utilize a rain date of Sunday, June 28th for the $10,000-to-win finale if needed. Stay tuned at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Dale Blaney Earns Third Speedweek Victory of 2015 at Atomic Speedway

Speedweek Continues on Thursday, June 25th at Fremont Speedway

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Waverly, Ohio (June 24th, 2015) - For the second night in a row and the third time this week, Dale Blaney visits UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane during the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Blaney, who now has six UNOH All Star victories in 2015, earned his second consecutive Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory on Wednesday evening, June 24th at the Atomic Speedway in Waverly, Ohio; during round six of the 2015 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The Hartford, Ohio native held off Cole Duncan and recent Eldora Speedway winner Greg Wilson for the $5,000 top prize. ‘The Lowrider,’ who has Speedweek victories this week at Attica Raceway Park, Sharon Speedway and Atomic Speedway, now has 121 career UNOH All Star main event victories as he chases Speedweek title number six.

“My guys gave me a great car tonight” said Dale Blaney, “Things were going pretty good but I could start to feel the rubber right through the middle of the track there towards the end...we were able to hang on and make it work...feels good to get another one...I knew Cole (Duncan) was going to be good tonight after he came from twelfth to sixth in the dash...we’re just glad to be up here.”

Dale Blaney, pilot of the familiar GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, no. 1, earned his third Ohio Sprint Speedweek win from an outside front row starting position; surviving one caution on the initial start to help secure his place in victory lane. Red flag conditions would take over the speedway during the initial main event start.Third starting Danny Holtgraver, pole sitter Cody Darrah and fourth starting Dave Blaney were all involved in the red flag incident.

The 30-lap main event would go uninterrupted after the complete restart. Dale Blaney would set the tone for the entire distance; racing nearly unchallenged through traffic while utilizing the late race rubber- down surface. Cole Duncan would make an attempt to take over the top spot with less than five laps remaining, but would be denied.

“Feels good to finish second” said Cole Duncan, “I just wish we were one more position ahead...we are in a good spot heading into tomorrow at Fremont.”

Duncan would finish second after starting sixth, followed by recent Ohio Sprint Speedweek winner at Eldora Speedway, Greg Wilson, who rallied from twelfth to finish third on Wednesday evening.

“We are having a lot of fun right now” said Greg Wilson, “Things have been going our way lately so hopefully we can keep this up.”

With three victories heading into round seven of nine on Thursday evening at Fremont Speedway, Dale Blaney will have exactly three opportunities to secure two more victories for the $25,000 bonus presented by Cometic Gasket. Any driver who can win five of the nine scheduled Speedweek events will be awarded the five-digit bonus.

There were 48 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars signed in on Wednesday evening at Atomic Speedway. The 48 UNOH All Stars were split into five groups of qualifying time trials with each driver qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Josh Baughman, Dave Blaney, James McFadden, Kenny Jacobs, and Sheldon Haudenschild each earned fast time honors during their group qualifying efforts. Josh Baughman earned the fastest time of the night overall; recording an official time of 12.323 seconds around the Atomic Speedway bullring.

Five heat races were contested with the top-four finishers qualifying for the 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. D.J. Foos, Lee Jacobs, Travis Philo, Jamie Veal, and Chad Kemenah each earned victories during their respective heat races. Josh Davis earned the evening’s C-main victory, with Kory Crabtree, Bryan Nuckles, Josh Baughman, and Tim Shaffer each earning transfer spots out of the UNOH All Star B-main. The six-lap dash was captured by Cody Darrah.

The 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket schedule will now move ahead to the first of two appearances at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio on Thursday, June 25th. The Fremont oval will host round seven of Ohio Sprint Speedweek on Thursday night; welcoming the UNOH All Star roster back to northwestern Ohio. ‘America’s Series’ will go head to head with all of the Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) series regulars, as well as all of the local and regional Ohio Sprint Speedweek followers.

Dale Blaney swept UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition at the Fremont Speedway during the 2014 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The five-time UNOH All Star champion will enter round seven tomorrow evening currently second in the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket standings; trailing Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson by 20 markers.

Pit gates are schedule to open at 4PM, with the driver’s meeting slated for 5:30PM. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6PM. To learn more about Fremont Speedway, please visit the facility live on the web at www.fremontohspeedway.com.

Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket - Round 6- Atomic Speedway - Wednesday, June 24th, 2015:

Qualifying

1.17B-Josh Baughman, 12.323; 2.22-Cole Duncan, 12.326; 3.98H-Dave Blaney, 12.370; 4.21-DJ Foos, 12.381; 5.59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.422; 6.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.428; 7.97A-Brandon Wimmer, 12.455; 8.99-Brady Bacon, 12.472; 9.45-Tim Shaffer, 12.537; 10.3G-James McFadden, 12.561; 11.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.562; 12.1-Dale Blaney, 12.601; 13.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.628; 14.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.698; 15.6H-Kenny Jacobs, 12.712; 16.5T-Travis Philo, 12.714; 17.4X-Jimmy Stinson, 12.729; 18.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.799; 19.9x-Rob Chaney, 12.804; 20.60K-Kory Crabtree, 12.806; 21.4-Danny Smith, 12.826; 22.35AU-Jamie Veal, 12.833; 23.94-Ryan Smith, 12.841; 24.35R-Ronnie Blair, 12.870; 25.10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.879; 26.2L-Logan Forler, 12.903; 27.5AU-Danny Reidy, 12.976; 28.40-Caleb Helms, 13.033; 29.89-Cody Darrah, 13.033; 30.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.057; 31.91-Cale Thomas, 13.120; 32.48-Danny Dietrich, 13.124; 33.33M-Caleb Griffith, 13.139; 34.57X-Andrew Palker, 13.265; 35.22B-Ryan Broughton, 13.353; 36.35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.449; 37.9W-Lance Webb, 13.519; 38.22D-Josh Davis, 13.702; 39.92-Sam Ashworth, 13.733; 40.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.796; 41.83X-Nate Reeser, 13.856; 42.3F-Rick Fraley, 14.002; 43.A79-RJ Perkins, 14.003; 44.40i-Mark Imler, 14.106; 45.41-Randy Fink, 14.418; 46.37-Mark Coleman, 14.781; 47.2-Nathan Skaggs, 99.300; 48.A76-Brandy Bower, 99.380;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 21-DJ Foos[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 4. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 6. 60K-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 7. 17B-Josh Baughman[4] ; 8. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[7] ; 9. A79-RJ Perkins[10] ; 10. 9W-Lance Webb[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[4] ; 3. 2L-Logan Forler[6] ; 4. 97A-Brandon Wimmer[3] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[5] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[7] ; 7. 3F-Rick Fraley[10] ; 8. 92-Sam Ashworth[8] ; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser[9] ; 10. 99-Brady Bacon[2]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 4. 3G-James McFadden[4] ; 5. 5AU-Danny Reidy[6] ; 6. 22D-Josh Davis[7] ; 7. 41-Randy Fink[8] ; 8. A76-Brandy Bower[10] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[5]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 35AU-Jamie Veal[1] ; 2. 9x-Rob Chaney[2] ; 3. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[3] ; 4. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[4] ; 5. 91-Cale Thomas[6] ; 6. 22B-Ryan Broughton[8] ; 7. 17W-Bryan Clauson[5] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 9. 37-Mark Coleman[9]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 3. 35R-Ronnie Blair[3] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[5] ; 6. 33M-Caleb Griffith[6] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 8. 40i-Mark Imler[9] ; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8]

Dash 1 (6 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[9] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney[2] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[12] ; 7. 21-DJ Foos[7] ; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs[11] ; 10. 9x-Rob Chaney[6] ; 11. 5T-Travis Philo[10] ; 12. 35AU-Jamie Veal[8]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 22D-Josh Davis[2] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[4] ; 3. 92-Sam Ashworth[3] ; 4. 3F-Rick Fraley[6] ; 5. 9W-Lance Webb[1] ; 6. 83X-Nate Reeser[5] ; 7. 40i-Mark Imler[8] ; 8. A76-Brandy Bower[12] ; 9. 41-Randy Fink[9] ; 10. 37-Mark Coleman[10] ; 11. A79-RJ Perkins[7] ; 12. 2-Nathan Skaggs[11]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 2. 17B-Josh Baughman[1] ; 3. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[4] ; 4. 60K-Kory Crabtree[5] ; 5. 17W-Bryan Clauson[9] ; 6. 48-Danny Dietrich[11] ; 7. 33M-Caleb Griffith[12] ; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton[14] ; 9. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 10. 91-Cale Thomas[10] ; 11. 35-Stuart Brubaker[15] ; 12. 57X-Andrew Palker[13] ; 13. 4-Danny Smith[16] ; 14. 22D-Josh Davis[17] ; 15. 5AU-Danny Reidy[7] ; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[18] ; 17. 40-Caleb Helms[8] ; 18. 99-Brady Bacon[2]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[12] ; 4. 21-DJ Foos[7] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 97A-Brandon Wimmer[15] ; 7. 17B-Josh Baughman[20] ; 8. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8] ; 9. 9x-Rob Chaney[10] ; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 11. 4X-Jimmy Stinson[17] ; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer[21] ; 13. 5T-Travis Philo[11] ; 14. 35AU-Jamie Veal[14] ; 15. 4-Danny Smith[24] ; 16. 2L-Logan Forler[13] ; 17. 60K-Kory Crabtree[22] ; 18. 35R-Ronnie Blair[16] ; 19. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 20. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[23] ; 21. 40-Caleb Helms[25] ; 22. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[18] ; 23. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[19] ; 24. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 25. 98H-Dave Blaney[4] ; 26. 3G-James McFadden[26]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 as of June 24th): 1. Greg Wilson 836 2. Dale Blaney 816 3. Sheldon Haudenschild 796 4. Chad Kemenah 782 5. Parker Price-Miller 756 6. James McFadden 754 7. Cody Darrah 750 8. Tim Shaffer 734 9. Jamie Veal 722 10. Caleb Helms 718 10. Cole Duncan 718

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding Speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Dale Blaney Wins Speedweek Round 5 at Sharon Speedway; Joins Sheldon Haudenschild as Repeat Winner

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Moves to Round Six Tonight at Atomic

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Hartford, Ohio (June 23rd, 2015) - Dale Blaney of Hartford, Ohio picked up the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory in his own back yard on Tuesday evening, June 23rd; winning night five of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. For Blaney, it was his second Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory and his fifth UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2015 season. ‘The Lowrider’ now has 120 career UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victories as the series moves ahead to the Atomic Speedway in Waverly, Ohio on Wednesday, June 24th.

“It feels really good to win here...its been awhile since we won at Sharon” said Dale Blaney, “Always enjoyed coming back here...my brother and my dad have both won a lot of races here...if I had to pick a race to win this week, it would have been this one.”

Defending Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, Dale Blaney, led the UNOH All Star main event to green. Blaney, in his GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, CH Motorsports, no. 1, would jump out front early; leading the first three completed circuits over Ryan Smith and James McFadden before red flag conditions took over the speedway. Waynesfield and Wayne County winner, Sheldon Haudenschild, took a wild ride through turns three and four while running outside of the top-20; he would not return.

Green flag action would resume with Dale Blaney on the point. Blaney would set the pace to beat with Ryan Smith and the '3G' of James McFadden in tow. McFadden would make a move on Ryan Smith and take command of the runner-up spot with seven laps in the books. Meanwhile, it was still Blaney setting the pace; weaving through lapped traffic until caution lights reappeared on the speedway with 14 laps recorded. Ryan Smith, who was running well inside the top-five, would lose a tire. Smith would eventually return.

Dale Blaney would bring the field back to green flag conditions for just a few circuits before the red flag would be displayed once again; this time for Danny Holtgraver with 19 laps in the books. Holtgraver was racing in the third position, but made contact with the outside wall in turns one and two; ultimately ending his night.

‘The Lowrider’ Dale Blaney would bring the field back to green flag conditions for the final time and hold on for the $5,000 victory. James McFadden and Jamie Veal, a pair of Australian invaders, would round out the podium finishers. Dave Blaney would finish fourth during the 30-lap main event, followed by the new Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket point leader, Greg Wilson. For James McFadden, it was a third-consecutive podium finish; with two third place finishes and a second place finish to his credit.

“It was a good night for us” said James McFadden, “To come here and run second during our first visit is pretty special...we were second tonight so hopefully tomorrow we can get one more spot and finish up front.”

42 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions ‘410’ sprint cars were signed in on Tuesday evening at the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. The 42 car roster was split into five qualifying groups, with all drivers qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Dave Blaney, Jamie Veal, Cole Duncan, Jack Sodeman, Jr., and Caleb Helms each earned fast time honors during their group qualifying sessions. ‘The Lowrider’ Dale Blaney earned the fastest time of the night overall with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions; recording an official time of 13.135 seconds around the Sharon Speedway oval.

Preliminary action would continue with five, eight-lap heat races with the top-four finishers transferring to the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event. The top-two finishers from each heat race automatically qualified for the evening’s dash, as well as the two fastest qualifiers who finished in positions third and fourth. Stuart Brubaker, Tim Shaffer, Danny Smith, Ryan Smith, and Logan Forler each earned victories during their respective heat races. Opening night winner at Attica Raceway Park, Dale Blaney, secured the main event pole position by picking up the evening’s UNOH All Star dash victory. All preliminary competition would come to a close with two-time speedweek winner Sheldon Haudenschild earning the B-main victory. Jack Sodeman, Jr., Cap Henry and Roger Crockett also transferred to the main event via B-main competition.

The Atomic Speedway near Waverly, Ohio will host round six of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on Wednesday evening, June 24th. The Atomic Speedway bullring hosted a massive field of 62 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars during the 2014 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. ‘The Wild Child’ Jac Haudenschild was the main event winner during last year’s program; holding off eventual 2014 Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, Dale Blaney, for the $5,000 payday. ‘The Hurricane’ Randy Hannagan rounded out the evening’s podium.

Atomic Speedway pit gates are scheduled to open at 2PM on Wednesday evening, with general admission gates swinging open at 4PM, sharp. Sprint car hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6PM. For more information, please visit Atomic Speedway live on the web at www.atomicspeedway.com.

Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket - Round 5- Sharon Speedway - Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015:

Qualifying 1.98H-Dave Blaney, 13.135; 2.25-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.261; 3.35AU-Jamie Veal, 13.266; 4.1-Dale Blaney, 13.268; 5.59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.276; 6.49-Cole Duncan, 13.301; 7.81-Lee Jacobs, 13.301; 8.16-Stuart Brubaker, 13.307; 9.94-Ryan Smith, 13.309; 10.70-Roger Crockett, 13.310; 11.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.360; 12.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.399; 13.48-Danny Dietrich, 13.421; 14.40-Caleb Helms, 13.424; 15.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.430; 16.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.446; 17.99-Brady Bacon, 13.451; 18.21-DJ Foos, 13.466; 19.22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.485; 20.3G-James McFadden, 13.490; 21.7-Eric Williams, 13.511; 22.W20-Greg Wilson, 13.527; 23.89-Cody Darrah, 13.529; 24.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.588; 25.4-Danny Smith, 13.609; 26.5T-Travis Philo, 13.612; 27.10-Carl Bowser, 13.622; 28.2L-Logan Forler, 13.625; 29.53-Cap Henry, 13.637; 30.17-Josh Baughman, 13.707; 31.15-Scott Priester, 13.731; 32.60-Jody Keegan, 13.747; 33.5AU-Danny Reidy, 13.770; 34.5K-Adam Kekich, 13.819; 35.13-Brandon Matus, 13.880; 36.16m-Jim Morris, 13.883; 37.8M-TJ Michael, 14.119; 38.71m-Paul May, 14.154; 39.2-AJ Flick, 14.327; 40.33-Brent Matus, 14.385; 41.73-Jac Haudenschild, 99.450; 42.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 99.670;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 16-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[4] ; 3. 99-Brady Bacon[5] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler[7] ; 6. 21-DJ Foos[6] ; 7. 16m-Jim Morris[8] ; 8. 70-Roger Crockett[1] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[9]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 35AU-Jamie Veal[4] ; 3. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[2] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 6. 5AU-Danny Reidy[8] ; 7. 15-Scott Priester[6] ; 8. 60-Jody Keegan[7] ; 9. 13-Brandon Matus[9]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 3. 7-Eric Williams[3] ; 4. 49-Cole Duncan[4] ; 5. 17-Josh Baughman[6] ; 6. 10-Carl Bowser[5] ; 7. 2-AJ Flick[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[7] ; 7. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr.[4] ; 8. 5K-Adam Kekich[8]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps) 1. 2L-Logan Forler[1] ; 2. 3G-James McFadden[2] ; 3. 17W-Bryan Clauson[3] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[6] ; 6. 53-Cap Henry[5] ; 7. 71m-Paul May[7]

Dash 1 (6 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 3. 3G-James McFadden[4] ; 4. 35AU-Jamie Veal[3] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[9] ; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver[12] ; 8. 2L-Logan Forler[7] ; 9. 98H-Dave Blaney[11] ; 10. 16-Stuart Brubaker[8] ; 11. 81-Lee Jacobs[10] ; 12. 4-Danny Smith[5]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps) 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 2. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr.[1] ; 3. 53-Cap Henry[9] ; 4. 70-Roger Crockett[2] ; 5. 21-DJ Foos[4] ; 6. 10-Carl Bowser[8] ; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[7] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[17] ; 9. 17-Josh Baughman[10] ; 10. 5AU-Danny Reidy[13] ; 11. 60-Jody Keegan[12] ; 12. 13-Brandon Matus[15] ; 13. 15-Scott Priester[11] ; 14. 89-Cody Darrah[6] ; 15. 2-AJ Flick[19] ; 16. 5K-Adam Kekich[14] ; 17. 22-Brandon Spithaler[5] ; 18. 16m-Jim Morris[16] ; 19. 33-Brent Matus[20] ; 20. 71m-Paul May[18]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 1-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 3. 35AU-Jamie Veal[4] ; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney[9] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[6] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 7. 16-Stuart Brubaker[10] ; 8. 17W-Bryan Clauson[16] ; 9. 99-Brady Bacon[13] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[20] ; 11. 2L-Logan Forler[8] ; 12. 49-Cole Duncan[18] ; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah[17] ; 14. 89-Cody Darrah[25] ; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs[11] ; 16. 94-Ryan Smith[2] ; 17. 7-Eric Williams[15] ; 18. 59-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 19. 53-Cap Henry[23] ; 20. 4-Danny Smith[12] ; 21. 25-Jack Sodeman Jr.[22] ; 22. 70-Roger Crockett[24] ; 23. 48-Danny Dietrich[19] ; 24. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[21] ; 25. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[14]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 as of June 23rd): 1. Greg Wilson 692 2. Sheldon Haudenschild 690 3. Dale Blaney 666 4. James McFadden 652 5. Chad Kemenah 648 6. Cody Darrah 638 7. Parker Price-Miller 616 8. Caleb Helms 610 9. Tim Shaffer 608 10. Jamie Veal 600

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Earns Second Consecutive Speedweek Victory!

‘Haud’ Opens Up Speedweek Point Lead Heading Into Sharon on Tuesday

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Orrville, Ohio (June 22nd, 2015) - Sheldon Haudenschild goes back-to-back in the ‘Buckeye State’ during round four of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Haudenschild earned his second consecutive Speedweek victory on Monday evening, June 22nd at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio; a third-career UNOH All Star victory for the Wooster, Ohio native. Parker Price-Miller, the most recent UNOH All Star winner at Wayne County Speedway entering tonight’s program, finished second during tonight’s 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. Jamie McFadden, one of four Australians signed in, came home third.

“It feels so great to win here” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “This car has been so good lately...we got Bonzai Bruns back on Friday and things have been incredible...I just want to thank all of my sponsors and everyone who supports me and this team.”

For the second time in three days, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Danny Holtgraver would lead the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event field to ‘green.’ An early caution for Danny Dietrich would bring the field back for a complete restart. When the field resumed action, it was round three Ohio Sprint Speedweek winner Sheldon Haudenschild taking command. Haudenschild would lead for two circuits before red flag conditions took over the speedway. It was former Wayne County Speedway track champion Brad Haudenschild getting upside-down.

When the field resumed action, it was Sheldon Haudenschild resuming his command; opening up a near full straightaway lead over Danny Holtgraver and James McFadden. The pilot of the Southern Pacific Farms, Callies Performance, ‘93’ machine maintained his torrid pace over Holtgraver, McFadden and Price-Miller until lap seven when the red flag was displayed again; this time for Broc Martin.

Green flag action would resume with seven laps complete. Sheldon Haudenschild, using the notorious ‘Haudenschild Line’ up against the outside cushion, would resume the top spot over Danny Holtgraver and James McFadden. KoKomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller would roll to the runner-up spot shortly after the restart. Price-Miller would chase Haudenschild for nearly 15 laps; exchanging slide jobs through heavy lapped traffic. Aussie invader James McFadden would eventually take away the runner-up position from seventeen-year-old Parker Price-Miller.

Sheldon Haudenschild would see another caution with 24 circuits in the books. It would be smooth sailing at the restart with six laps to go, with Sheldon Haudenschild earning the 30-lap, $5,000 victory. Parker Price-Miller would work back around James McFadden during the remaining six laps. Parker Price-Miller would finish in the runner-up spot, followed by James McFadden, Chad Kemenah, and Jac Haudenschild. It was a second consecutive podium finish for James McFadden; finishing third at the Waynesfield Raceway Park one night ago.

52 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions ‘410’ sprint cars were officially signed in at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio on Monday evening. The 52 car roster was divided into five groups of qualifying time trials, with each driver qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Dean Jacobs, Cole Duncan, Dale Blaney, Chad Kemenah, and Danny Dietrich each recorded the fastest time during their group qualifying efforts. Defending UNOH All Star champion Dale Blaney recorded the fastest time of the night overall; an official lap time of 14.896 seconds around the Wayne County Speedway oval. Dean Jacobs, Kenny Jacobs, Jac Haudenschild, and Cole Duncan rounded out the top-five fastest qualifiers.

Preliminary competition would continue with five, eight-lap heat races transferring the top-four finishers to the main event. James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Cody Darrah, Tim Shaffer, and Rob Chaney each earned victories during their respective heat races. C-main action went to the ‘60’ of Jody Keegan. Gary Taylor earned the second and final B-main transfer spot in the eight-lap UNOH All Star C-main.

Danny Holtgraver secured his feature pole position by winning the evening’s UNOH All Star dash. Waynesfield winner Sheldon Haudenschild finished second; eventually sharing the front row with Phoenix Racing’s Danny Holtgraver. All preliminary competition would come to a close after full-time Fremont/Attica Sprint Title competitor Stuart Brubaker earned the 12-lap B-main victory. Brandon Spithaler, Brady Bacon, and Broc Martin each earned A-main starting positions via B-main transfer sports.

The Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio will host round five of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket on Tuesday evening, June 23rd. It will be the first appearance by the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at the 3/8’s mile dirt oval in 2015. Sharon Speedway was denied Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition in 2013 and again in 2014 due to inclement weather conditions. ‘The Wheelman’ Brandon Matus is most recent Ohio Sprint Speedweek winner at Sharon Speedway; earning the $5,000 top prize on June 26th, 2015.

Sharon Speedway is scheduled to open pit gates at 3PM, with hot laps going trackside at 6PM. To learn more, please visit Sharon Speedway live on the web at www.sharonspeedway.com.

Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket - Round 4 - Wayne County Speedway - Monday, June 22nd, 2015:

Wayne Co. 06-22-2015

410 Sprints - UNOH

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 14.896; 2.97-Dean Jacobs, 14.896; 3.6H-Kenny Jacobs, 14.907; 4.73-Jac Haudenschild, 14.923; 5.22-Cole Duncan, 14.988; 6.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 15.002; 7.21-DJ Foos, 15.024; 8.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 15.031; 9.40-Caleb Helms, 15.043; 10.3G-James McFadden, 15.058; 11.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.091; 12.89-Cody Darrah, 15.101; 13.57X-Andrew Palker, 15.163; 14.70-Roger Crockett, 15.191; 15.59-Danny Holtgraver, 15.204; 16.16-Stuart Brubaker, 15.240; 17.22X-Brandon Spithaler, 15.264; 18.99-Brady Bacon, 15.279; 19.17W-Bryan Clauson, 15.357; 20.17-Josh Baughman, 15.407; 21.71m-Paul May, 15.469; 22.48-Danny Dietrich, 15.469; 23.W20-Greg Wilson, 15.470; 24.5T-Travis Philo, 15.486; 25.83M-Broc Martin, 15.499; 26.5-Byron Reed, 15.538; 27.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 15.580; 28.5AU-Danny Reidy, 15.608; 29.4-Danny Smith, 15.635; 30.10H-Chad Kemenah, 15.746; 31.35AU-Jamie Veal, 15.749; 32.9x-Rob Chaney, 15.786; 33.9-Jordan Ryan, 15.829; 34.11-Steve Kinser, 15.850; 35.8M-TJ Michael, 15.856; 36.45-Tim Shaffer, 15.926; 37.11N-Randy Hannagan, 15.967; 38.1st-Gary Taylor, 16.003; 39.60-Jody Keegan, 16.020; 40.81-Lee Jacobs, 16.041; 41.2L-Logan Forler, 16.071; 42.23-Nick Patterson, 16.129; 43.55F-Taylor Ferns, 16.158; 44.11H-Shawn Hubler, 16.270; 45.16M-Jim Morris, 16.365; 46.94-Ryan Smith, 16.375; 47.91-Cale Thomas, 16.495; 48.O8-Dan Kuriger, 16.577; 49.76-David Jones, 16.820; 50.22R-Ryan Fredericks, 17.292; 51.7-Troy Kingan, 17.638; 52.D12-Jason Dolick, 99.440;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 3G-James McFadden[1] ; 2. 73-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[5] ; 4. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[3] ; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[4] ; 6. 16-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 7. 22X-Brandon Spithaler[8] ; 8. 16M-Jim Morris[10] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 10. 76-David Jones[11] ; 11. 70-Roger Crockett[6]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 21-DJ Foos[2] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[4] ; 5. 99-Brady Bacon[5] ; 6. 17W-Bryan Clauson[6] ; 7. 17-Josh Baughman[7] ; 8. 5AU-Danny Reidy[9] ; 9. 9-Jordan Ryan[10] ; 10. 22R-Ryan Fredericks[11] ; 11. 71m-Paul May[8]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 89-Cody Darrah[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 5. 83M-Broc Martin[6] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 7. 55F-Taylor Ferns[9] ; 8. 91-Cale Thomas[10] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 10. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[7]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[2] ; 4. 35AU-Jamie Veal[3] ; 5. 23-Nick Patterson[6] ; 6. 1st-Gary Taylor[5] ; 7. 11H-Shawn Hubler[7] ; 8. 94-Ryan Smith[8] ; 9. O8-Dan Kuriger[9]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps)

1. 9x-Rob Chaney[1] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 5. 8M-TJ Michael[5] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 7. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 8. 2L-Logan Forler[9] ; 9. 60-Jody Keegan[7] ; 10. 7-Troy Kingan[10]

Dash 1 (6 Laps)

1. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 3. 3G-James McFadden[2] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[4] ; 6. 73-Jac Haudenschild[7] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[11] ; 8. 9x-Rob Chaney[6] ; 9. 89-Cody Darrah[8] ; 10. 1-Dale Blaney[10] ; 11. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[9] ; 12. W20-Greg Wilson[12]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 60-Jody Keegan[3] ; 2. 1st-Gary Taylor[2] ; 3. 11H-Shawn Hubler[8] ; 4. 2L-Logan Forler[5] ; 5. 16M-Jim Morris[9] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 7. 76-David Jones[13] ; 8. 7-Troy Kingan[15] ; 9. 22R-Ryan Fredericks[14] ; 10. 55F-Taylor Ferns[7] ; 11. 23-Nick Patterson[6] ; 12. 11N-Randy Hannagan[1] ; 13. 94-Ryan Smith[10] ; 14. 91-Cale Thomas[11] ; 15. O8-Dan Kuriger[12] ; 16. D12-Jason Dolick[16]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 16-Stuart Brubaker[4] ; 2. 22X-Brandon Spithaler[5] ; 3. 99-Brady Bacon[6] ; 4. 83M-Broc Martin[11] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[10] ; 6. 17-Josh Baughman[8] ; 7. 9-Jordan Ryan[15] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[12] ; 9. 8M-TJ Michael[16] ; 10. 97-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 11. 17W-Bryan Clauson[7] ; 12. 70-Roger Crockett[3] ; 13. 71m-Paul May[9] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 15. 1st-Gary Taylor[18] ; 16. 60-Jody Keegan[17] ; 17. 4-Danny Smith[14] ; 18. 5AU-Danny Reidy[13]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 3. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 5. 73-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[9] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[12] ; 8. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[11] ; 9. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 10. 1-Dale Blaney[10] ; 11. 5-Byron Reed[20] ; 12. 11-Steve Kinser[15] ; 13. 5T-Travis Philo[25] ; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[18] ; 15. 9x-Rob Chaney[8] ; 16. 99-Brady Bacon[23] ; 17. 22X-Brandon Spithaler[22] ; 18. 35AU-Jamie Veal[19] ; 19. 22-Cole Duncan[17] ; 20. 83M-Broc Martin[24] ; 21. 21-DJ Foos[14] ; 22. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 23. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[13] ; 24. 16-Stuart Brubaker[21] ; 25. 48-Danny Dietrich[16]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 as of June 22nd): 1. Sheldon Haudenschild: 588 2. Greg Wilson: 552 3. Chad Kemenah: 524 4. Dale Blaney: 516 4. Cody Darrah: 516 6. Parker Price-Miller: 514 7. James McFadden: 506 8. Caleb Helms: 480 9. Tim Shaffer: 470 10. Brady Bacon: 458

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild Holds Off McFadden to Win Speedweek Event at Waynesfield

Speedweek Moves Ahead to Wayne County on June 22nd

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Waynesfield, Ohio (June 21st, 2015) - Sheldon Haudenschild earned the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket victory on Sunday night, June 21st at the Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio. It was Haudenschild’s first UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2015 season and his second career victory with the series. The Wooster, Ohio native survived one caution, countless laps of lapped traffic and a continuous battle with James McFadden to win at the Waynesfield bullring. Haudenschild now has three consecutive podium finishes with the UNOH All Stars during the 2015 edition of Speedweek.

“This feels great” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “I just want to thank all of my sponsors and my crew….my mom and dad...everyone...this wouldn’t be possible without all of those guys...I want to give Bonzai Bruns credit for helping us change things around a little bit...hopefully we can do this night-in and night-out.”

After taking sole command of the 35-lap main event with 22 laps in the books, Sheldon Haudenschild, who started fourth on the grid, navigated the top side of the race track; keeping ‘Aussie’ native James McFadden and pole sitter Tim Shaffer at bay. Despite a few slide job attempts by McFadden to get back by Haudenschild during the closing circuits, it was the familiar black ‘93’ hanging on for the $5,000 victory.

“Oh man, I love coming to this place” Haudenschild said, “I was a little worried in the heat race...it got pretty slick, then they ended up watering it right before the feature...we got rolling around there in the ‘A’ and then I knew we had a good track to race on…I had a blast racing with James (McFadden).”

James McFadden would hang on to finish second after starting the on the pole. Tim Shaffer, who joined McFadden on the front row for the start of the A-main, would come home third. With the victory, Sheldon Haudenschild now extends his lead in the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket standings heading into Monday night’s program at Wayne County Speedway.

A strong field of 50 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions ‘410’ sprint cars signed in for competition at the Waynesfield Raceway Park high banks on Sunday afternoon. The All Star roster was split into five groups of ten qualifiers with all drivers qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Brady Bacon, Tim Shaffer, Steve Kinser, Cody Darrah, and Roger Crockett each earned ‘fast time’ during their respective group qualifying efforts, with Tim Shaffer earning the fastest time of the night overall during qualifying time trials; recording an official time of 10.763 seconds around the 1/3 mile dirt oval. Brady Bacon, Greg Wilson, Nate Dussel, and Jared Horstman rounded out the top five fastest qualifiers.

Preliminary action would continue with five 10-lap heat races with the top-four finishers transferring to the 35-lap main event. Brady Bacon, Chad Kemenah, ‘The King’ Steve Kinser, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Oregon native Roger Crockett each earned victories during heat race competition. Sprint car ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee Danny Smith picked up the evening’s C-main victory.

James McFadden earned the UNOH All Star dash victory; guaranteeing the pole position for the $5,000-to-win, 35-lap main event. All preliminary competition would come to a close after Stuart Brubaker picked up the B-main victory.

The 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will move ahead to the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio on Monday evening, June 22nd. The Orrville oval hosted the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions once already in 2015 with ‘The Law Firm’ Parker Price-Miller earning the victory. It was a career-first UNOH All Star victory for the teenager out of Kokomo, Indiana. The 2014 Ohio Sprint Speedweek visit to Wayne County Speedway was canceled due to inclement weather.

The Monday night, June 22nd visit to Wayne County Speedway will be round four of the 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket schedule. Gates are scheduled to swing open at 3PM. Hot laps will hit the speedway at 6PM, followed by racing action at 7PM. For more information, please visit the official online home of Wayne County Speedway at www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket - Round 3 - Waynesfield Raceway Park - Sunday, June 21st, 2015:

Waynesfield Speedway 06-21-2015

410 Sprints - UNOH

Qualifying

1.45-Tim Shaffer, 10.763; 2.99-Brady Bacon, 10.861; 3.W20-Greg Wilson, 10.862; 4.40DD-Nate Dussel, 10.879; 5.38-Jared Horstman, 10.926; 6.21-DJ Foos, 11.007; 7.11-Steve Kinser, 11.024; 8.22-Cole Duncan, 11.025; 9.5AU-Danny Reidy, 11.056; 10.3G-James McFadden, 11.106; 11.5-Byron Reed, 11.127; 12.16-Stuart Brubaker, 11.183; 13.40-Caleb Helms, 11.186; 14.89-Cody Darrah, 11.211; 15.11N-Randy Hannagan, 11.238; 16.35AU-Jamie Veal, 11.269; 17.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.298; 18.O5-Brad Loyet, 11.304; 19.16X-Ryan Ruhl, 11.313; 20.53-Cap Henry, 11.330; 21.59-Danny Holtgraver, 11.344; 22.70-Roger Crockett, 11.353; 23.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 11.359; 24.57X-Andrew Palker, 11.361; 25.1-Dale Blaney, 11.386; 26.10H-Chad Kemenah, 11.388; 27.81-Lee Jacobs, 11.399; 28.17-Josh Baughman, 11.420; 29.78-Todd Kane, 11.459; 30.8M-TJ Michael, 11.481; 31.94-Ryan Smith, 11.502; 32.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 11.523; 33.17W-Bryan Clauson, 11.574; 34.55F-Taylor Ferns, 11.647; 35.97-Dean Jacobs, 11.690; 36.6M-Max Stambaugh, 11.693; 37.4-Danny Smith, 11.713; 38.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 11.750; 39.71m-Paul May, 11.760; 40.63-Kody Swanson, 11.801; 41.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 11.904; 42.1st-Gary Taylor, 12.008; 43.48-Danny Dietrich, 12.049; 44.5T-Travis Philo, 12.069; 45.97A-Jimmy Stinson, 12.116; 46.91-Cale Thomas, 12.152; 47.60K-Kory Crabtree, 12.257; 48.10J-Jarrod DeLong, 12.272; 49.9-Jordan Ryan, 99.100; 50.33M-Caleb Griffith, 99.200;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 99-Brady Bacon[4] ; 2. 38-Jared Horstman[1] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 4. 40DD-Nate Dussel[2] ; 5. 21-DJ Foos[5] ; 6. 78-Todd Kane[10] ; 7. 16-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 8. 5AU-Danny Reidy[6] ; 9. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[9] ; 10. 35AU-Jamie Veal[8]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[2] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 6. 17-Josh Baughman[7] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[9] ; 9. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[5] ; 10. 10J-Jarrod DeLong[10]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 11-Steve Kinser[4] ; 2. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 7. 55F-Taylor Ferns[7] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[8] ; 9. 9-Jordan Ryan[10]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[3] ; 3. 53-Cap Henry[5] ; 4. 17W-Bryan Clauson[6] ; 5. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 6. 71m-Paul May[7] ; 7. 97A-Jimmy Stinson[9] ; 8. 33M-Caleb Griffith[10] ; 9. 63-Kody Swanson[8] ; 10. O5-Brad Loyet[1]

Heat 5, Group E - (10 Laps)

1. 70-Roger Crockett[4] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 4. 1st-Gary Taylor[7] ; 5. 48-Danny Dietrich[8] ; 6. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[6] ; 7. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 9. 6M-Max Stambaugh[1] ; 10. 60K-Kory Crabtree[10]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 3G-James McFadden[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 5. 11-Steve Kinser[3] ; 6. 70-Roger Crockett[10] ; 7. 38-Jared Horstman[4] ; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[8] ; 9. 11N-Randy Hannagan[9] ; 10. 99-Brady Bacon[12] ; 11. 5-Byron Reed[6] ; 12. 1-Dale Blaney[11]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 2. 6M-Max Stambaugh[1] ; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[7] ; 4. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[6] ; 5. 71m-Paul May[4] ; 6. 63-Kody Swanson[5] ; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 8. 97A-Jimmy Stinson[9] ; 9. 60K-Kory Crabtree[10] ; 10. 9-Jordan Ryan[12] ; 11. 10J-Jarrod DeLong[11] ; 12. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[3] ; 13. 33M-Caleb Griffith[13] ; 14. 91-Cale Thomas[14]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 16-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 2. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 3. 5AU-Danny Reidy[2] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[11] ; 5. 35AU-Jamie Veal[5] ; 6. O5-Brad Loyet[6] ; 7. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[7] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[14] ; 9. 17-Josh Baughman[12] ; 10. 4-Danny Smith[17] ; 11. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[9] ; 12. 55F-Taylor Ferns[16] ; 13. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[15] ; 14. 21-DJ Foos[1] ; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker[10] ; 16. 78-Todd Kane[13] ; 17. 6M-Max Stambaugh[18] ; 18. 59-Danny Holtgraver[8]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 3G-James McFadden[1] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[9] ; 5. 11-Steve Kinser[5] ; 6. 70-Roger Crockett[6] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[8] ; 9. 53-Cap Henry[14] ; 10. 1-Dale Blaney[12] ; 11. 17W-Bryan Clauson[19] ; 12. 99-Brady Bacon[10] ; 13. 5-Byron Reed[11] ; 14. 38-Jared Horstman[7] ; 15. 1st-Gary Taylor[20] ; 16. 40-Caleb Helms[13] ; 17. 89-Cody Darrah[22] ; 18. 40DD-Nate Dussel[16] ; 19. 22-Cole Duncan[17] ; 20. 16-Stuart Brubaker[21] ; 21. 81-Lee Jacobs[24] ; 22. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[26] ; 23. 94-Ryan Smith[18] ; 24. 5AU-Danny Reidy[23] ; 25. 97-Dean Jacobs[15] ; 26. 59-Danny Holtgraver[25]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 as of June 21st): 1. Sheldon Haudenschild - 438; 2. Greg Wilson - 416; 3. Dale Blaney - 386; 4. Chad Kemenah - 382; 5. Cody Darrah - 378; 6. Parker Price-Miller - 368; 7. Tim Shaffer - 364; 8. James McFadden - 362; 9. Caleb Helms - 358; 10. Gary Taylor - 354

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Greg Wilson Captures Speedweek Victory at Famed Eldora Speedway!

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Continues Sunday at Waynesfield

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Rossburg, Ohio (June 20th, 2015) - Benton Ridge, Ohio’s Greg Wilson earned the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket main event victory at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday night, June 20th. For Wilson, it was his second UNOH All Star victory of the 2015 season and his first at ‘The Big E’ in 2015. The former two-time UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder started the 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event on the inside of row number three. Wilson made the winning pass with 14 laps in the books at Eldora Speedway; surviving two red flag incidents and heavy doses of lapped traffic to earn top honors during round two of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

“This is as tough as it gets” said Greg Wilson, “I’m about choked up in tears...I’m a blessed dude...we come in and had a little issue...Tony Stewart is one hell of a man and he made some issues better...I told him we were going to win so I could bring my kids up on this stage...I couldn’t do it without all of the help from my sponsors.”

Full-time UNOH All Star competitor Danny Holtgraver and NASCAR star Kasey Kahne would lead the 26 car field to the ‘green’ at Eldora Speedway. Holtgraver, in the familiar Phoenix Racing ‘59’ sprinter, held the top spot for the first three circuits before red flag conditions hit the speedway for Fairland, Indiana’s Cale Thomas. When racing resumed, Holtgraver continued his torrid pace. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native navigated traffic on the outside ‘cushion’ but would eventually lose command to former UNOH All Star champion, Greg Wilson, with 14 laps in the books. Wilson used the very bottom lane of Eldora’s wide surface to weave through traffic. Unfortunately, red flag conditions would return to the speedway for Attica Speedweek winner, Dale Blaney. Blaney was racing in the runner-up position and on the charge after Greg Wilson for a second consecutive Speedweek victory. The CH Motorsports no. 1 machine would lose a left rear wheel with seven laps remaining; resulting in contact with the outside wall.

Greg Wilson would lead the field back to green flag conditions and that is where he would stay; holding off 20-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Steve Kinser, and Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild. It was a second consecutive third place performance for Haudenschild; finishing third at Attica Raceway Park one night ago.

“I knew (Steve) was going to have some clean air” said Wilson regarding the last restart, “I actually moved up and pulled the wing back... I just got lucky...I watched that man in his prime and he’s the baddest son of a gun to ever drive a sprint car... It’s just awesome to win at Eldora, especially during Speedweek...hopefully we can keep the ball rolling.”

“I knew he wasn’t going to get off the bottom” Kinser said, “I was kind of surprised because he kind of pulled up... If he had pulled about a little bit more I would have moved to the bottom... I would have had a better chance... But, I kind of overworked my tires at the end.”

There were 41 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars signed in at ‘The Big E’ on Saturday evening. The Speedweek roster was split into five qualifying groups with all drivers qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Cale Thomas, Dustin Daggett, Dale Blaney, Ryan Ruhl, and Ryan Smith each earned fast time awards during their group qualifying efforts, with Dale Blaney earning the fastest time of the night overall. His official time was 13.733 seconds around the Eldora Speedway half-mile. Cale Thomas, Greg Wilson, Ryan Smith, and James McFadden rounded out the top-five fastest qualifiers, overall.

Five 8-lap heat races were contested with the top four finishers transferring to the 30-lap main event. Cole Duncan, Bryan Clauson, Roger Crockett, Kasey Kahne, and Danny Holtgraver each earned dominating heat race victories at ‘The Big E.’ Danny Holtgraver was the evening’s dash winner; securing the pole position for the $5,000-to-win, 30-lap main event. All preliminary competition would come to a conclusion after seventeen-year-old Cale Thomas picked up the 12-lap B-main victory. A solid recovery for Thomas after getting upside-down during heat race competition.

The 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket schedule will now move forward to the Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio for a Sunday night visit on June 21st. The 1/3 mile dirt oval will host round three of the 2015 edition of Speedweek. The defending UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder Dale Blaney picked up the Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory at Waynesfield Raceway Park in 2014. Australian invader Jamie Veal finished second, with ‘The Wild Child’ Jac Haudenschild rounding out the evening’s podium. Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart charged from 23rd to finish fourth at Waynesfield in 2014, followed by Ohio native Travis Philo.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 1PM at Waynesfield Raceway Park, with main gates scheduled to open at 4PM. Hot laps will tentatively fire off at 5:30PM. To learn more about round three of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket, visit the official online home of Waynesfield Raceway Park; www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com.

Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket - Round 2 - Eldora Speedway - Saturday, June 20th, 2015:

Qualifying

1.1-Dale Blaney, 13.733; 2.91-Cale Thomas, 13.734; 3.W20-Greg Wilson, 13.778; 4.94-Ryan Smith, 13.838; 5.3G-James McFadden, 13.840; 6.2M-Dustin Daggett, 13.877; 7.35AU-Jamie Veal, 13.898; 8.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.902; 9.17-Josh Baughman, 13.909; 10.16X-Ryan Ruhl, 13.933; 11.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.944; 12.48-Danny Dietrich, 13.945; 13.70-Roger Crockett, 14.011; 14.71m-Paul May, 14.044; 15.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 14.117; 16.89-Cody Darrah, 14.117; 17.49-Cole Duncan, 14.119; 18.11-Steve Kinser, 14.129; 19.5T-Travis Philo, 14.136; 20.59-Danny Holtgraver, 14.147; 21.16-Stuart Brubaker, 14.150; 22.45-Tim Shaffer, 14.176; 23.21-DJ Foos, 14.180; 24.5AU-Danny Reidy, 14.267; 25.33M-Caleb Griffith, 14.269; 26.1st-Gary Taylor, 14.302; 27.40-Caleb Helms, 14.327; 28.49K-Kasey Kahne, 14.343; 29.19-Chris Andrews, 14.344; 30.16M-Jac Haudenschild, 14.344; 31.9x-Rob Chaney, 14.357; 32.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.372; 33.4-Danny Smith, 14.395; 34.35R-Ronnie Blair, 14.402; 35.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.429; 36.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.434; 37.O5-Brad Loyet, 14.439; 38.55F-Taylor Ferns, 14.446; 39.99-Brady Bacon, 14.541; 40.15H-Mitch Harble, 14.548; 41.11N-Randy Hannagan, 99.991;

Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps)

1. 49-Cole Duncan[5] ; 2. 71m-Paul May[1] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 4. 1st-Gary Taylor[6] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] ; 6. 17-Josh Baughman[2] ; 7. 91-Cale Thomas[4] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[9] ; 9. 9x-Rob Chaney[7]

Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps)

1. 17W-Bryan Clauson[2] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 3. 2M-Dustin Daggett[4] ; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[5] ; 5. 35AU-Jamie Veal[3] ; 6. 21-DJ Foos[6] ; 7. O5-Brad Loyet[8] ; 8. 33M-Caleb Griffith[7]

Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps)

1. 70-Roger Crockett[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 3. 1-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 8. 11N-Randy Hannagan[8]

Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps)

1. 49K-Kasey Kahne[1] ; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[3] ; 3. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[4] ; 4. 16M-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 6. 35R-Ronnie Blair[6] ; 7. 55F-Taylor Ferns[8] ; 8. 5AU-Danny Reidy[2]

Heat 5, Group E - (8 Laps)

1. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 16-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 4. 94-Ryan Smith[4] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 6. 99-Brady Bacon[7] ; 7. 19-Chris Andrews[6] ; 8. 15H-Mitch Harble[8]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps)

1. 59-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 2. 49K-Kasey Kahne[1] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[5] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 6. 17W-Bryan Clauson[6] ; 7. 1-Dale Blaney[10] ; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich[12] ; 9. 70-Roger Crockett[8] ; 10. 16-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 11. 71m-Paul May[9] ; 12. 49-Cole Duncan[11]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 91-Cale Thomas[1] ; 2. 35AU-Jamie Veal[2] ; 3. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[4] ; 4. 17-Josh Baughman[3] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[15] ; 7. 21-DJ Foos[6] ; 8. 5AU-Danny Reidy[7] ; 9. 99-Brady Bacon[19] ; 10. 33M-Caleb Griffith[8] ; 11. O5-Brad Loyet[17] ; 12. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 13. 19-Chris Andrews[10] ; 14. 57X-Andrew Palker[16] ; 15. 81-Lee Jacobs[12] ; 16. 35R-Ronnie Blair[14] ; 17. 4-Danny Smith[13] ; 18. 11N-Randy Hannagan[21] ; 19. 55F-Taylor Ferns[18] ; 20. 9x-Rob Chaney[11] ; 21. 15H-Mitch Harble[20]

A-Main 1 - (30 Laps)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[3] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 4. 17W-Bryan Clauson[6] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[15] ; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[17] ; 7. 3G-James McFadden[18] ; 8. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 9. 49K-Kasey Kahne[2] ; 10. 10H-Chad Kemenah[23] ; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich[8] ; 12. 35AU-Jamie Veal[22] ; 13. 70-Roger Crockett[9] ; 14. 71m-Paul May[11] ; 15. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[21] ; 16. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[14] ; 17. 49-Cole Duncan[12] ; 18. 16-Stuart Brubaker[10] ; 19. 17-Josh Baughman[24] ; 20. 40-Caleb Helms[26] ; 21. 1st-Gary Taylor[16] ; 22. 1-Dale Blaney[7] ; 23. 2M-Dustin Daggett[13] ; 24. 94-Ryan Smith[20] ; 25. 91-Cale Thomas[19] ; 26. 16M-Jac Haudenschild[25]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 as of June 20th): 1. Sheldon Haudenschild - 288; 2. Greg Wilson - 282; 3. Kasey Kahne - 272; 4. Parker Price-Miller - 262; 4. Jamie Veal - 262; 4. Cody Darrah - 262; 7. Dale Blaney - 256; 8. Chad Kemenah - 246; 9. Caleb Helms - 240; 10. Gary Taylor - 234

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding Speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

Dale Blaney Takes Opening Night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket at Attica Raceway Park

‘The Lowrider’ In Command of Speedweek Point Race

By Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions

Contact: altmeyer119@gmail.com

Attica, Ohio (June 19th, 2015) - Defending UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions titleholder Dale Blaney kicked off the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket with a victory at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. For Blaney, it was his fourth UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the 2015 season, and is now the official point leader of not only the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions national standings, but also Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Blaney, pilot of the familiar CH Motorsports, GoMuddy.com, Big Game Treestands, no. 1 ‘410’ sprint car, set the tone early at Attica Raceway Park and used his qualifying position as an early advantage.

“We really set ourselves up after qualifying” said Blaney, “We went out late but qualified well enough to put ourselves on the front row of a heat race...we were fortunate enough to win our heat and make the dash...I’ve ran so many races at Attica...we have a great baseline and we can use that no matter what kind of surface we race on.”

Dale Blaney started his winning performance from the very beginning of the 40-lap main event; taking command of the 26-car starting field on the opening lap over pole-sitter Parker Price-Miller. Blaney survived four cautions during the feature program; and despite an early charge by Price-Miller with just seven laps in the books, and periods of tricky lapped traffic, the Hartford, Ohio native stayed in control of the $5,000-to-win main event and went on to secure his 119th career UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Blaney started the main event on the outside of the front row.

“Traffic was pretty tough when we were in it” said Blaney, “It doesn’t feel like we were ever in traffic for very long...by the time we would reach the back of the field, a caution would come out...the yellow flags were pretty beneficial...kept us in clean air...regardless, we ran a pretty good race...I knew I was pretty good in turns one and two, but wasn’t all that great in three and four...it worked out for us.”

With one victory already locked up, Blaney will continue his Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket campaign in search of four more victories during the next eight consecutive nights of competition; attempting to earn the $25,000 bonus.

“We’ll see” said Blaney, “We definitely want to put ourselves in position...right now, we are the only ones in a position to win it...we’ll see how the rest of Speedweek unfolds.”

Byron Reed, the 2014 Fremont/Attica Sprint Title champion, finished second during the opening night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The Monclova, Ohio native was a top-five contender the entire distance, but secured himself into the runner-up position with less than five laps remaining. The new UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions format proved to be beneficial for the six-time Attica Raceway Park track champion, as Reed charged from fifth to a dash position during heat race competition, and eventually rallying from fourth to second during the main event; all after qualifying 27th overall.

“This is a great run tonight” said Byron Reed, “Standing here in second with all of these guys is great...I kind of wish we had something more for Blaney...it felt like we were as good as him when we got going...the restarts didn’t help me...it felt like it took us five or six laps to get going...I just want to thank my crew, my mom and my dad...it was a good run.”

Perhaps the most impressive performance of the evening was portrayed by Sheldon Haudenschild. Haudenschild started on the outside of row ten during the 40-lap main event, and rallied 17 positions to secure himself on the podium at Attica Raceway Park. The Wooster, Ohio native utilized the all too familiar ‘Haudenschild line’ and relied on the Attica berm to solidify himself a third place finish. Haudenschild was also the evening’s ‘Hard Charger.’

“We started way back there and got through the first five laps” said Sheldon Haudenschild, “We kept our nose clean...starting that far back, you have to make your moves quick...I saw the top was really nice so I kinda committed myself up there...told myself I’m going to run 40 laps up here and see what happens...we had a spark plug wire come off about halfway...ran around the bottom there for about five or six laps...had that last restart and just went for it to try and get a top-three.”

Seventeen-year-old Parker Price-Miller would hold on to finish fourth during main event competition after starting from the pole position and racing in second for much of the 40-lap program. Price-Miller was a threat early; challenging Dale Blaney for the top spot with less than ten laps recorded. The Kokomo, Indiana native was followed by NASCAR star and World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series team owner Kasey Kahne a the checkers.

There were 58 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars signed in for competition on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park. The 58 ‘410’ sprinters were divided into five qualifying groups with all drivers qualifying against those in their respective heat race. Cap Henry, Rob Chaney, Chris Andrews, Gary Taylor, and Brady Bacon each earned ‘top honors’ in their group qualifying sessions. Bellevue, Ohio’s Cap Henry earned the overall ‘Lincoln Electric Fast Time Award;’ recording an official lap time of 12.372 seconds around the Attica high banks. Travis Philo, Caleb Helms, Brady Bacon, and Gary Taylor rounded out the top-five overall fastest qualifiers.

Preliminary competition would continue with five 10-lap heat races with the top four finishers transferring to the main event. Caleb Helms, Jamie Veal, Chris Andrews, Dale Blaney, and seventeen-year-old Parker Price-Miller each earned UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions heat race victories. Sean Zemunik earned the 8-lap D-main victory. Bryan Clauson, a 2015 Indy 500 starter, earned the 10-lap C-main victory. ‘The Law Firm’ Parker Price-Miller won the evening’s All Star dash; guaranteeing the pole position for the 40-lap main event. The All Star B-main would end all preliminary action at Attica Raceway Park; Kenny Jacobs earned the 12-lap victory.

Up next on the schedule, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will visit Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for round two of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. The Saturday night Speedweek visit with be the first appearance by ‘America’s Series’ at ‘The Big E’ in 2015. It was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Danny Holtgraver earning the Ohio Sprint Speedweek victory at Eldora Speedway in 2014; holding off eventual series champion Dale Blaney and former World of Outlaws traveler Randy Hannagan. The ‘Steel City Outlaw’ Tim Shaffer finished fourth during the 2014 Eldora Speedweek program, with Shane Stewart rounding out the top-five.

Pit gates and general admission gates are scheduled to open at 3PM and 4PM respectively on Saturday, June 20th at Eldora Speedway. Warm-ups will hit the racing surface at 6PM, followed by racing at 7PM, sharp. To learn more, please visit Eldora Speedway live on the web at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

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Full Results - Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Round 1 - Attica Raceway Park - June 19th, 2015:

Attica 06-19-2015

410 Sprints - UNOH

Qualifying

1.53-Cap Henry, 12.372; 2.5T-Travis Philo, 12.416; 3.40-Caleb Helms, 12.518; 4.99-Brady Bacon, 12.537; 5.1st-Gary Taylor, 12.540; 6.60-Jody Keegan, 12.542; 7.9x-Rob Chaney, 12.581; 8.21-DJ Foos, 12.586; 9.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.588; 10.22-Cole Duncan, 12.613; 11.89-Cody Darrah, 12.622; 12.35AU-Jamie Veal, 12.626; 13.6H-Kenny Jacobs, 12.626; 14.19-Chris Andrews, 12.630; 15.70-Roger Crockett, 12.634; 16.6M-Max Stambaugh, 12.648; 17.1-Dale Blaney, 12.659; 18.W20-Greg Wilson, 12.664; 19.33M-Caleb Griffith, 12.664; 20.59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.669; 21.45L-Brian Lay, 12.757; 22.15H-Mitch Harble, 12.804; 23.91-Cale Thomas, 12.805; 24.5AU-Danny Reidy, 12.833; 25.16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.835; 26.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.843; 27.5-Byron Reed, 12.862; 28.O5-Brad Loyet, 12.869; 29.49-Kasey Kahne, 12.883; 30.16X-Ryan Ruhl, 12.888; 31.81-Lee Jacobs, 12.897; 32.59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.899; 33.40DD-Nate Dussel, 12.914; 34.11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.932; 35.57X-Andrew Palker, 12.964; 36.17-Josh Baughman, 12.970; 37.3G-James McFadden, 12.987; 38.9C-Jimmy Colvin, 12.994; 39.10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.001; 40.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.091; 41.7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.098; 42.94-Ryan Smith, 13.104; 43.17W-Bryan Clauson, 13.112; 44.71H-Brad Lamberson, 13.120; 45.78-Todd Kane, 13.156; 46.8M-TJ Michael, 13.200; 47.68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.213; 48.45-Tim Shaffer, 13.224; 49.16M-Danny Mumaw, 13.273; 50.4-Danny Smith, 13.429; 51.27Z-Sean Zemunik, 13.474; 52.9-Jordan Ryan, 13.489; 53.55F-Taylor Ferns, 13.528; 54.25M-Ken Mackey, 13.547; 55.96AU-Bruce White, 13.763; 56.38-Jared Horstman, 13.885; 57.8-Kevin Shelbo, 14.086; 58.97-Dean Jacobs, 99.000;

Heat 1, Group A - (10 Laps)

1. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 3. 53-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 60-Jody Keegan[1] ; 5. 89-Cody Darrah[6] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 7. 70-Roger Crockett[7] ; 8. 94-Ryan Smith[10] ; 9. 45L-Brian Lay[8] ; 10. 40DD-Nate Dussel[9] ; 11. 71H-Brad Lamberson[11] ; 12. 8-Kevin Shelbo[12]

Heat 2, Group B - (10 Laps)

1. 35AU-Jamie Veal[2] ; 2. 9x-Rob Chaney[4] ; 3. 33M-Caleb Griffith[5] ; 4. 17-Josh Baughman[9] ; 5. 6M-Max Stambaugh[1] ; 6. 5AU-Danny Reidy[7] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[10] ; 8. 25M-Ken Mackey[11] ; 9. 15H-Mitch Harble[6] ; 10. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[8] ; 11. 96AU-Bruce White[12] ; 12. 21-DJ Foos[3]

Heat 3, Group C - (10 Laps)

1. 19-Chris Andrews[4] ; 2. 49-Kasey Kahne[1] ; 3. 16-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 5. 68G-Tyler Gunn[9] ; 6. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 7. 8M-TJ Michael[8] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[12] ; 9. 16M-Danny Mumaw[10] ; 10. 78-Todd Kane[7] ; 11. O5-Brad Loyet[2] ; 12. 4-Danny Smith[11]

Heat 4, Group D - (10 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 3. 1st-Gary Taylor[4] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 5. 59-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 6. 17W-Bryan Clauson[9] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8] ; 9. 9-Jordan Ryan[10] ; 10. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[6]

Heat 5, Group E - (10 Laps)

1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 3. 91-Cale Thomas[2] ; 4. 99-Brady Bacon[4] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 6. 9C-Jimmy Colvin[8] ; 7. 55F-Taylor Ferns[10] ; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 9. 38-Jared Horstman[11] ; 10. 3G-James McFadden[7] ; 11. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[3]

Dash 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 49-Kasey Kahne[4] ; 4. 5-Byron Reed[5] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 6. 35AU-Jamie Veal[8] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 8. 53-Cap Henry[10] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 10. 99-Brady Bacon[12] ; 11. 9x-Rob Chaney[11] ; 12. 19-Chris Andrews[6]

D-Main 1 - (8 Laps)

1. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[3] ; 2. 9-Jordan Ryan[4] ; 3. 55F-Taylor Ferns[5] ; 4. 25M-Ken Mackey[6] ; 5. 38-Jared Horstman[8] ; 6. 8-Kevin Shelbo[9] ; 7. 96AU-Bruce White[7] ; 8. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 9. 16M-Danny Mumaw[1] ; 10. 97-Dean Jacobs[10]

C-Main 1 - (10 Laps)

1. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[4] ; 2. 17W-Bryan Clauson[7] ; 3. 9C-Jimmy Colvin[2] ; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[10] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[6] ; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn[11] ; 7. 9-Jordan Ryan[14] ; 8. 27Z-Sean Zemunik[13] ; 9. 71H-Brad Lamberson[8] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 11. 78-Todd Kane[9] ; 12. 3G-James McFadden[1] ; 13. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 14. 45-Tim Shaffer[12]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps)

1. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[4] ; 2. 21-DJ Foos[1] ; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[3] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 5. 6M-Max Stambaugh[6] ; 6. 70-Roger Crockett[5] ; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 8. 45L-Brian Lay[8] ; 9. 5AU-Danny Reidy[10] ; 10. 17W-Bryan Clauson[18] ; 11. 15H-Mitch Harble[9] ; 12. 11N-Randy Hannagan[15] ; 13. 40DD-Nate Dussel[14] ; 14. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[12] ; 15. O5-Brad Loyet[11] ; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[16] ; 17. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[13] ; 18. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[17]

A-Main 1 - (40 Laps)

1. 1-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[4] ; 3. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[20] ; 4. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 5. 49-Kasey Kahne[3] ; 6. 53-Cap Henry[8] ; 7. 35AU-Jamie Veal[6] ; 8. 99-Brady Bacon[10] ; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 11. 5T-Travis Philo[9] ; 12. 1st-Gary Taylor[15] ; 13. 89-Cody Darrah[23] ; 14. 6H-Kenny Jacobs[21] ; 15. 16-Stuart Brubaker[14] ; 16. 21-DJ Foos[22] ; 17. 10H-Chad Kemenah[25] ; 18. 94-Ryan Smith[26] ; 19. 17-Josh Baughman[18] ; 20. 91-Cale Thomas[16] ; 21. 60-Jody Keegan[17] ; 22. 22-Cole Duncan[24] ; 23. 33M-Caleb Griffith[13] ; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs[19] ; 25. 9x-Rob Chaney[11] ; 26. 19-Chris Andrews[12]

Current Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket Point Standings (Top-10 As of June 19th): 1. Dale Blaney - 150; 2. Byron Reed - 146; 3. Sheldon Haudenschild - 144; 4. Parker Price-Miller - 142; 5. Kasey Kahne - 140; 6. Cap Henry - 138; 7. Jamie Veal - 136; 8. Brady Bacon - 134; 9. Greg Wilson - 132; 10. Caleb Helms - 130

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding Speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

33rd Annual ‘Ohio Sprint Speedweek’ Presented by Cometic Gasket Launches Tomorrow!

Attica Raceway Park Will Open Nine Day ‘Speedweek’ Campaign

Indianapolis, IN (June 18th, 2015) - In nearly 24 hours, the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will officially launch; bringing together nine consecutive UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions programs across the great state of Ohio. The 2015 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will visit eight different facilities during the nine day tour while welcoming not only all of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions regulars, but also a dominate force of local and regional contenders. Speedweek competitors will race for no less than $5,000 during their trek across the ‘Buckeye State,’ with the grand finale showcasing a $10,000 top prize on June 27th.

“It’s definitely a special week” said Dale Blaney; defending speedweek champion and current All Star point leader, “I’ve been around it my entire life...even clear back when it started in 1983...it’s a fun week, but it can also be a stressful week.”

In addition to the prize money being awarded at each event, the Ohio Sprint Speedweek presenting sponsor Cometic Gasket will also award a $3,000 point fund to the top-ten point finishers at the conclusion of the week, as well as a potential $25,000 bonus to any driver who can win five of the nine scheduled events.

“Anytime there is bonus money up for grabs is a great thing and we appreciate it” said Dale Blaney, “It gets people talking and it gets a lot of people involved...hopefully we can get all nine nights in and give someone the opportunity to win the bonus money...a lot of guys are coming in to race this deal...it’s going to be tough to win five...you have to win one before you can win five.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket will launch on Friday evening, June 19th at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. After their visit to the Attica oval on Friday night, Speedweek travels will make their way to the historic Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Saturday evening, June 20th. ‘The Big E’ has been a staple of grassroots racing since its opening in 1954. The world-famous half-mile oval will host one night of Speedweek competition before travelers turn their attention towards the Waynesfield Raceway Park in Waynesfield, Ohio on Sunday, June 21st.

On Monday evening, June 22nd, Ohio Sprint Speedweek competitors will face eastern Ohio’s Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The schedule will move even further east on Tuesday, June 23rd as Speedweek moves ahead to the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio. The Wayne County Speedway and Sharon Speedway mini-swing will be the last time Ohio Sprint Speedweek visits the eastern edge of the ‘Buckeye State’ in 2015.

The Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio will welcome Speedweek fans and racers on Wednesday evening, June 24th; the lone south-central stop during the nine-day trek across Ohio. From there, teams will move north to the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio for the first of two scheduled events on Thursday evening, June 25th. The Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio will have their share of Speedweek on Thursday, June 26th. The Lima bullring will host the last stop on the Speedweek schedule before racers return to Fremont Speedway for the finale on Saturday, June 27th. The Fremont Speedway finale will feature a $10,000 payday.

Dale Blaney will lead the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions into Ohio Sprint Speedweek. ‘The Lowrider’ is the current All Star point leader; earning three victories with the series thus far in 2015, as well as an impressive 12 top-five finishes. The Hartford, Ohio native has 118 career UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victories and is the all-time win leader.

Former World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series regular Cody Darrah has been an ‘All Star’ force during the 2015 season and will enter Ohio Sprint Speedweek second in the series standings. The Red Lion, Pennsylvania native has one victory with ‘America’s Series’ during the present year and will chase after a career-first Ohio Sprint Speedweek title beginning tomorrow night.

Chad Kemenah and Hunter Racing will enter the 2015 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek third in the All Star standings. The former UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions title holder is a one-time winner with the regional travelers thus far this season and will hunt for a second-career Ohio Sprint Speedweek title beginning at Attica Raceway Park. Kemenah earned his first Speedweek title in 2002.

Other UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions teams expected to be in competition during all of Ohio Sprint Speedweek include Pennsylvania native and 2015 series winner Ryan Smith; Ohio native Sheldon Haudenschild; former All Star series champion Greg Wilson; 2010 Knoxville Nationals champion and former All Star champion Tim Shaffer; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Danny Holtgraver; recent series winner and Kokomo, Indiana native Parker Price-Miller; as well as Caleb Helms, Andrew Palker, Danny Smith, and Travis Philo.

Those seeking additional information regarding the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket should visit the official online home of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com. Updates and breaking news regarding Speedweek and the All Stars will be posted regularly on the official Twitter account of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions: https://twitter.com/ASCoC

 

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Announces Cometic Gasket as Presenting Sponsor of 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek

$25,000 Bonus on the Line

INDIANAPOLIS (June 3, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions announced today that Concord Township, Ohio-based Cometic Gasket, Inc. will be the 2015 presenting sponsor of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The nine-day, nine-event schedule begins on Friday, June 19th at Attica Raceway Park and culminates at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, June 27th. Teams will travel nearly 1,000 miles over the course of the “week” and compete for nearly $250,000 in prize money.

Further, Cometic Gasket will pay a $25,000 bonus to any driver that can win at least five of the nine Ohio Sprint Speedweek events, and will distribute $3,000 to the overall top-10 in points following the conclusion of Speedweek.

“We are extremely excited to support the All Star Circuit of Champions and Ohio Sprint Speedweek”, said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO, Cometic Gasket, Inc. “We are huge supporters of 410 winged sprint car racing in the state of Ohio and look forward to building stronger and lasting relationships with all the All Star teams and drivers over the coming years. Although my CFO may disagree, I really hope we can pay the $25,000 bonus at the end of Speedweek.”

Following the opening event at Attica, the All Stars will head to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, and continue to Waynesfield Raceway Park on Sunday night, June 21st. The schedule continues on Monday night at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville before heading to Sharon Speedway in Hartford. The All Stars make the 250-mile trek south to Atomic Speedway in Waverly on Wednesday night and head back north for a $5,000-to-win show at Fremont Speedway on Thursday night. Friday night is slotted for the University of Northwestern Ohio-owned Limaland Motorsports Park and Saturday night will see the teams return to Fremont Speedway for Speedweek’s ending $10,000-to-win show.

“This is one of the oldest traditions in sprint car racing and we are proud to be associated with it,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions series. “I’ve got to thank Cometic Gasket for partnering with us. We’ve had a great relationship with Bob (Gorman) for a long time with our Tony Stewart Racing teams and look forward to helping Cometic grow their business objectives through the All Star Series.”

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Previous Champions:

2014 – Dale Blaney

2013 – Tim Shaffer

2012 – Stevie Smith

2011 – Tim Shaffer

2010 – David Gravel

2009 – Stevie Smith

2008 – Randy Hannagan

2007 – Shane Stewart

2006 – Dale Blaney

2005 – Kelly Kinser

2004 – Dale Blaney

2003 – Dale Blaney

2002 – Chad Kemenah

2001 – Dean Jacobs

2000 – Kenny Jacobs

1999 – Joey Saldana

1998 – Frankie Kerr

1997 – Joey Saldana

1996 – Frankie Kerr

1995 – Dale Blaney

1994 – Frankie Kerr

1993 – Frankie Kerr

1992 – Kevin Huntley

1991 – Sammy Swindell

1990 – Sammy Swindell

1989 – Dave Blaney

1988 – Jimmy Sills

1987 – Keith Kauffman

1986 – Bobby Allen

1985 – Jack Hewitt

1984 – Steve Kinser

1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr.

About Cometic Gasket:

Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the Automotive Performance, Powersports, Original Equipment and Remanufactured Engine Industries. Housed in a 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket has maintained its deep roots in the powersports industry while expanding to service the Domestic Automotive, Sport Compact, V-twin, Marine, Diesel, Agricultural, Industrial and Stationary Power markets. Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 85,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

About the All Star Circuit of Champions:

All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. The 2015 schedule includes 54 events in Ohio (29), Pennsylvania (14), Florida (5), Michigan (3), Indiana (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (1).

 

 

UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend

First ever appearance at Plymouth Speedway followed by 2 events at Fremont Speedway

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

By Brian Liskai

Indianapolis, IN – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will get back to action with a huge triple-header this weekend.

It begins Friday, May 22 when the series invades the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval of Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., for the Earl Gaerte Classic. It marks the first time in the track’s history that 410 cubic inch powered winged sprint cars will compete at “The Playground of Power.” It also marks the first ever appearance at the track for the All Stars.

“The King of the Outlaws” Steve Kinser, a 20 time World of Outlaws champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, who utilized Gaerte Engines during his early years of racing, will battle the All Star regulars and other regional stars at all three events on the Memorial Day weekend.

The Plymouth event is co-promoted by Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer and Thunder Motorsports. Farmer, who also owns the Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series is also offering an extra $100 bonus to any driver in the top 10 in FAST points to compete at the Earl Gaerte Classic.

“There’s a lot of firsts for the Plymouth race. The first time winged 410 sprints have competed at the track. The first time the All Stars have been there and the first time Steve Kinser has competed there,” said Farmer.

The UNOH All Stars will then travel less about 3 hours to the east to “The Home of the All Stars” Fremont Speedway for events on Saturday, May 23 (Abdoo Brothers Demolition Night) and Sunday, May 24 (Budweiser Night). The finale at “The Track That Action Built” will pay the feature winner $10,000 and there will be a “meet and greet” with drivers signing autographs prior to the racing each night.

The UNOH All Stars have competed at Fremont Speedway 116 times in the organization’s history. After the doubleheader Memorial Day weekend event, the series comes back to “The Track That Action Built” on June 25 and June 27 as part of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek and another doubleheader for the traditional Jim Ford Classic on Sept. 18 and 19.

A bus trip has also been organized so fans can camp at Fremont Speedway and travel to Plymouth. The round trip bus trip and a ticket into the night’s racing at Plymouth is just $40. Reservations are being taken now by contacting Farmer at fremontspeedway@yahoo.com. But fans better act quickly as less than a handful of tickets remain for the bus trip.

Last year for the traditional Memorial Day weekend double-header at Fremont Speedway local racer Caleb Griffith earned his first career All Star win on Saturday with Australian James McFadden driving to the $10,000 finale on Sunday for his first career series victory.

The local Fremont stars always give the invading All Star teams a handful when they come to town. So far in 2015, Fremont winners include: Parker Price-Miller (his first ever 410 winged sprint car win), Chris Andrews and five-time track champion Byron Reed. Of those three, Price-Miller earned his first career All Star win earlier this season at Wayne County Speedway. Andrews has one career All Star win and Reed has 10 career series victories and has 27 career victories at Fremont.

Current All Star point leader Dale Blaney has recorded 18 of his of his 116 career series wins at Fremont including four wins at the track in 2014. Blaney, a five-time All Star champion, won the All Star event at Lernerville Speedway May 1 and has six top-five finishes in 11 races.

Cody Darrah sits second in the series points and has a win this season at Port Royal Speedway. He has recorded three straight top-three finishes and has six top-10 finishes.

Ryan Smith is third in the All Star points and picked up his first career series win at Attica Raceway Park earlier this season. He has recorded 3 top-five finishes and four top-10s.

Four-time All Star champion Chad Kemenah is fourth in the series points and recently picked up his 28th career All Star victory at Mercer Raceway Park. Kemenah has 11 career wins at Fremont, including three All Star victories. His most recent triumph at the track came back in 2005. Kemenah has four top-five finishes and six top-10s in 2015.

Sheldon Haudenschild is fifth in the All Star points and has recorded one top-five and two top-10s finishes with the series.

Danny Holtgraver sits sixth in the series points and has four top-fives and six top-10s finishes of the 11 All Star events in 2015.

Four-time All Star champion Tim Shaffer is seventh in the series points and has one top-five and five top-10 runs in 2015. Shaffer has 13 career wins at Fremont Speedway and eight have been All Star triumphs.

Eighth in points is Price-Miller. Besides his first All Star win, the teenager has recorded three top 10 finishes in 2015.

Ninth in the All Star points is Andrew Palker who has recorded two top-five finishes in 2015.

Rounding out the top 10 in All Star points is two-time series champion Greg Wilson. Wilson has recorded two top-five runs in 2015 and three top-10 finishes. Two of his 11 career wins at Fremont are All Star victories.

Besides Reed, who has finished first, second and third at Fremont this season, and Andrews, several other local drivers will be looking to protect the home turf including:

Cap Henry who sits third in the track’s point standings and has three top-four runs in the three events thus far. He has two career wins at Fremont.

Dean Jacobs, fourth in the Fremont standings, has two wins this season at Attica Raceway Park and has six career wins at Fremont. Jacobs has recorded two top-10 finishes at Fremont so far this season.

Stuart Brubaker, a multi-time 305 sprint champion at Fremont, ranks fifth in the track points and has recorded two top-10 finishes so far in 2015 at the track.

Sixth in points is Broc Martin who has recorded a season-best 7th place finish at Fremont. He is followed in the points by rookie Nate Dussel, who has recorded a season-best 9th place finish so far in 2015.

Rounding out the top-10 in the Fremont Speedway points is Duane Zablocki, who has a pair of top-10 finishes and Brian Smith, who has a season-best fifth place finish.

In addition to the drivers within Fremont’s top-10, expect challenges from two-time track champion Craig Mintz, who has recorded back-to-back finishes of third and second at Fremont. Also, rookie T.J. Michael, who has a season-best fifth place finish on his resume thus far, along with Brian Lay (a seventh place his best in 2015), Jody Keegan, D.J. Foos (a fifth place his best in 2015), Rob Chaney (a sixth place his best in 2015), Gary Taylor (a sixth place his best in 2015 and recently a second against the World of Outlaws at Eldora), rookie Tyler Gunn (a 13th his best finish in 2015 at Fremont), and 2014 rookie of the year Dain Naida (an 11th his best finish in 2015).

For additional information please visit the official social media channels for the All Star Circuit of Champions at Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints or use the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Announces 2015 Series Partners

UNOH continues partnership as Title Sponsor

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions announced today partnerships with several corporations for the 2015 campaign, including the extension of their relationship with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), which will continue to be the Series’ title sponsor for the third consecutive year.

“The All Star Series has always been right in our back yard (Lima, OH) and provides our students a great opportunity to extend their classroom education”, said Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, UNOH President, “Guy (Webb) always treated us well and we are looking forward to growing the relationship to another level with Tony and his team that is now in place.”

The relationship between the two is more than just an affiliation at the racetrack, but also carries into the classroom. Earlier this month, the All Stars and UNOH announced the “Tony Stewart is Hiring” program. The goal is offer candidates that are looking to either start or continue their education and enroll at UNOH an opportunity to apply for an internship with Tony Stewart. More information regarding the program is available by visiting unohworkfortony.squarespace.com.

“UNOH has unmatched motorsports and automotive technology programs”, said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions series. “We’re looking forward to growing their student base as well as the intern program with the All Stars in the years to come.”

The All-Stars also secured partnerships with a number of other corporations.

Hoosier Racing Tire is the official and exclusive tire of the All-Star Circuit of Champions.

Racing Electronics is the official and exclusive radio provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Series contingency sponsors include: Daido Engine Bearings, Lincoln Electric, MSD Performance, Arctic Cat, Outback Steakhouse and Jake’s Golf Carts.

Hunt Brothers Pizza, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads and Kistler Engines / Racing Products are heat race sponsors in 2015.

JE Pistons is the 2015 dash sponsor.

Kear’s Speed Shop, Donovan Engineering and Schoenfeld Headers are also sponsors of the All-Stars this season.

About our sponsors:

University of Northwestern Ohio: Founded in 1920, the University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, not-for-profit institution. The University of Northwestern Ohio is a co-educational institution authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents to grant master’s degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and associate degrees.

Hoosier Racing Tire: Hoosier Racing Tire is an Indiana based tire manufacturer primarily specializing in the production of tires for competition use.

Racing Electronics: Racing Electronics has been in the racing business for over 25 years. What began as a hobby in 1988 has now grown to the #1 company in Race Communications worldwide. Their trackside service program has been designed and proven to provided competitors, tracks and racing series’ with a full line of equipment and technical support to be the best in the industry. Look around at any major racing event and you will see Racing Electronics everywhere, helping their loyal customers, whether its professional or amateur racers, race fans or series race officials. More information on all the great products of Racing Electronics is available www.racingelectronics.com.

Daido Engine Bearings: Daido Metal produces Original Equipment automotive engine bearings for the most recognizable brands around the world and is also a leading producer of engine bearings in every other engine market from power sports to marine and off-highway heavy machinery. Daido is a leader in race engine bearings serving all major global race series and the race engine builder market, including the All Stars Series.

Lincoln Electric: We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful.

MSD Performance: MSD products are the finest ignition components you can install on your car whether it's a daily driver, dirt tracker, 4-wheel drive, a seven second Pro Stock car or Big Foot. MSD is your exclusive performance ignition company and we thank you for your interest and support.

Arctic Cat: Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Side by Sides under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories.

Outback Steakhouse: Outback Steakhouse is an Australian themed steakhouse restaurant. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. The Company's strategy is to differentiate its restaurants by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback.

Kistler Engines/Racing Products: Kistler Engines was established in 1993 and builds lightweight, high-performance racing engines with a commitment to quality. We pride ourselves in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for sprint cars (410 c.i., 360 c.i. & 305 c.i.), as well as, late models & midgets. Kistler Engines has also earned a great reputation for our service among professional race teams due to our quick turnaround time on rebuilds.

Hunt Brother’s Pizza: With more than 7,300 locations in 29 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Perfect for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers regular, thin crust, and breakfast pizzas with All Toppings No Extra Charge®, Hunt Brothers® Wings and boneless WingBites® and our NEW Cheesebread. Family owned and operated for over 40 years and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company provides all of the food products, marketing programs, equipment and training for convenience stores to operate their own turnkey pizza program.

JE Pistons: With over 60 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in high performance forged pistons. We've built a reputation that the competition can only follow. JE has a history of manufacturing the highest quality pistons and components that professional engine builders, race teams, and high performance enthusiasts trust and rely on.

All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads: All Pro Heads is the Industry Leader in Small Block Chevy Aluminum Cylinder Heads catering to the hard core racer always looking for the perfect design for a specific application. Whether it's Sprints, Super Late Models, Drag Racing, Off-Road, Marine or Road Racing, you can count on All Pro.

For additional information please visit the official social media channels for the All Star Circuit of Champions at Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints or use the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend

First ever appearance at Plymouth followed by 2 events at Fremont

 

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

 

By Brian Liskai

 

FREMONT, Ohio – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will get back to action with a huge triple-header weekend of racing May 22-24.

 

It all begins Friday, May 22 when the series invades the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval of Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., for the Earl Gaerte Classic. It marks the first time in the track’s history that 410 cubic inch powered winged sprint cars will compete at “The Playground of Power.” It also marks the first ever appearance at the track for the All Stars

“The King of the Outlaws” Steve Kinser, a 20 time World of Outlaws champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, who utilized Gaerte Engines during his early years of racing, will battle the All Star regulars and other regional stars at all three events on the Memorial Day weekend.

The Plymouth event is co-promoted by Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer and Thunder Motorsports. Farmer, who also owns the Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series is also offering an extra $100 bonus to any driver in the top 10 in FAST points to compete at the Earl Gaerte Classic.

 

“There’s a lot of firsts for the Plymouth race. The first time winged 410 sprints have competed at the track. The first time the All Stars have been there and the first time Steve Kinser has competed there,” said Farmer.

The UNOH All Stars will then travel less about 3 hours to the east to “The Home of the All Stars” Fremont Speedway for events on Saturday, May 23 (Abdoo Brothers Demolition Night) and Sunday, May 24 (Budweiser Night). The finale at “The Track That Action Built” will pay the feature winner $10,000 and there will be a “meet and greet” with drivers signing autographs prior to the racing each night.  

The UNOH All Stars have competed at Fremont Speedway 116 times in the organization’s history. After the double-header Memorial Day weekend event, the series comes back to “The Track That Action Built” on June 25 and June 27 as part of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek and another double-header for the traditional Jim Ford Classic on Sept. 18 and 19.

A bus trip has also been organized so fans can camp at Fremont Speedway and travel to Plymouth. The round trip bus trip and a ticket into the night’s racing at Plymouth is just $40. Reservations are being taken now by contacting Farmer at fremontspeedway@yahoo.com. But fans better act quickly as there’s less than a handful of tickets remaining for the bus trip.

Last year for the traditional Memorial Day weekend double-header at Fremont Speedway local racer Caleb Griffith scored his first ever All Star win on Saturday with Australian James McFadden driving to the $10,000 finale on Sunday for his first career series victory.

The local Fremont stars always give the invading All Star teams a handful when they come to town. So far in 2015, Fremont winners include Parker Price-Miller (his first ever 410 winged sprint car win); Chris Andrews and five time track champion Byron Reed. Of those three, Price-Miller has one career All Star win, that coming this year at Wayne County Speedway. Andrews has a career All Star win and Reed has 10 career series victories and has 27 career victories at Fremont.

Current All Star point leader Dale Blaney has recorded 18 of his of his 116 career series wins at Fremont including four wins at the track in 2014. Blaney, a five time All Star champion, has a victory in All Star competition this year, that coming May 1 at Lernerville Speedway. Out of the 11 All Star events in 2015, Blaney has six top five finishes and 9 top 10 runs.

Cody Darrah sits second in the series points and has a win this season at Port Royal Speedway. He has recorded three straight top three finishes and has six top 10 finishes.

Ryan Smith is third in the All Star points and picked up his first career series win at Attica Raceway Park earlier this season. He has recorded 3 top five finishes and four top 10 runs.

Four time All Star champion Chad Kemenah is fourth in the series points and recently picked up his 28th career All Star victory at Mercer Raceway Park. Kemenah has 11 career wins at Fremont, including three All Star victories, his last at the track coming in 2005. Kemenah has four top five finishes with the All Stars in 2015 and 6 top 10 finishes.

Sheldon Haudenschild is fifth in the All Star points and has recorded one top five and two top 10 finishes with the series.

Danny Holtgraver sits sixth in the series points and has four top fives and six top 10 finishes of the 11 All Star events in 2015.

Four time All Star champion Tim Shaffer is seventh in the series points and has one top five and five top 10 runs in 2015. Shaffer has 13 career wins at Fremont Speedway of which 8 have been All Star events.

Eighth in points is Price-Miller. Besides his first All Star win, the teenager has recorded three top 10 finishes in 2015.

Ninth in the All Star points is Andrew Palker who has recorded two top five finishes in 2015.

Rounding out the top 10 in All Star points is two time series champion Greg Wilson. Wilson has recorded two top five runs in 2015 and three top 10 finishes. He has 11 career wins at Fremont including two All Star victories.

Besides Reed (who has a second and third place finish at Fremont besides his win) and Andrews giving the invading All Stars a run for the money, other local drivers who have done well to protect the home turf include:

Cap Henry who sits third in the track’s point standings and three top four runs in the three events thus far. He has two career wins at Fremont.

Dean Jacobs who is fourth in the track’s points, has two wins this season at Attica Raceway Park and has 6 career wins at Fremont. Jacobs has recorded two top 10 finishes at Fremont so far this season.

Stuart Brubaker who is fifth in the track points. Brubaker, a multi-time 305 sprint champion at Fremont, has recorded two top 10 finishes so far in 2015 at the track.

Sixth in points is Broc Martin who has recorded a season-best 7th place finish at Fremont. He is followed in the points by rookie Nate Dussel, who has recorded a season-best 9th place finish so far in 2015.

Rounding out the top 10 in the Fremont Speedway points is Duane Zablocki (a pair of top 10 finishes) and Brian Smith (a season-best fifth place finish).

Besides the Fremont top 10, expect challenges from two time track champion Craig Mintz, who has recorded back-to-back finishes of third and second at Fremont. Also, rookie T.J. Michael, who has a season-best fifth place finish on his resume thus far, along with Brian Lay (a seventh place his best in 2015), Jody Keegan, D.J. Foos (a fifth place his best in 2015), Rob Chaney (a sixth place his best in 2015), Gary Taylor (a sixth place his best in 2015 and recently a second against the World of Outlaws at Eldora), rookie Tyler Gunn (a 13th his best finish in 2015 at Fremont), and 2014 rookie of the year Dain Naida (an 11th his best finish in 2015).

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com, www.plymouthspeedway.net and www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Announces Live Pay-Per-View Partnership

Weekend Events Available Live on SpeedShiftTV.com

INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions today announced a partnership with Speed Shift TV to broadcast this weekend’s events at Lernerville (Pa.) Speedway on Friday, May 1 and at Mercer (Pa.) Raceway Park on Saturday, May 2 live on www.SpeedShiftTV.com.

“I was fortunate to make it to both events last weekend in Pennsylvania,” said Tony Stewart, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions series. “This weekend I’ll be tuned in on my computer while I’m in Talladega, Alabama. Our goal is to eventually broadcast every All Star event live on pay-per-view.”

The All Star Circuit of Champions pay-per-view broadcasts will begin with time trials from Lernerville on Friday at 7 p.m. EDT and from Mercer on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

Race fans can order a one-day pass for $24.95 or both events for $44.95 by visiting www.SpeedShiftTV.com/order.

The complete schedule can be found at www.allstarsprint.com.

For additional information please visit the official social media channels for the All Star Circuit of Champions at Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints or use the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

 

UNOH All Stars to take on the PA Posse

By Brian Liskai

Indianapolis, Indiana (Wednesday, April 22, 2015) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will travel to central Pennsylvania this weekend in an early season test against the always tough Pennsylvania Posse teams.

It starts Friday, April 24 when the All Stars invade the historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. and continues the next evening at Port Royal Speedway for the prestigious Bob Weikert Memorial. Friday’s 30-lap feature at Williams Grove will pay the winner $5,000 while the Weikert Memorial 40-lap feature Saturday at Port Royal pays the victor $15,000.

The All Stars versus PA Posse battle will mark the first appearance of the traveling group under the new ownership of NASCAR champion, Tony Stewart.

Friday’s race at Williams Grove is the second leg of the 2015 Diamond Series at the track after Stevie Smith took last week’s Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial Spring Classic race at Williams Grove.

Greg Hodnett has established himself as the early season point leader at Williams Grove after last week’s program. Hodnett already has a UNOH All Star win in 2015, that coming in February at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida. He has 19 career All Star wins and 56 career wins at Williams Grove.

Throughout the history of the All Stars, the Williams Grove regulars have remained stalwart defenders – no UNOH All Star has ever won a sanctioned race at the speedway. The first All Star event ever contested at the historic oval was in 1970 with Bobbie Adamson taking the win.

Two UNOH All Star events slated last year at Williams Grove fell victim to rain.

No driver has beaten the All Stars more often at Williams Grove over the decades than Lance Dewease. Dewease has recorded five of his 30 career All Star wins at “The Grove” and has 81 career checker flags at the track.

Feature winners thus far at Williams Grove in 2015 include Danny Dietrich, Rodney Westhafer and Stevie Smith.

However, the UNOH All Stars bring a great mixture of accomplished veteran drivers and a new crop of exciting young stars. In fact, the first two point races of the new UNOH All Stars have produced first time winners in Pennsylvania native Ryan Smith at Ohio’s Attica Raceway Park, and most recently, 16-year-old Indiana driver Parker Price Miller at Ohio’s Wayne County Speedway.

With two straight podium finishes, West Lodi, Ohio’s Andrew Palker leads the All Star points over Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident and former Lernerville Speedway track champion Danny Holtgraver. Price Miller sits third in the series points followed by five time and defending All Star champion Dale Blaney who sits atop the all-time win list for the series with 115 victories. Four time All Star champion Tim Shaffer sits fifth in the points followed by Pennsylvania native Cody Darrah, Ryan Smith, four time series champion Chad Kemenah, two time All Star champ Greg Wilson and hall-of-famer Danny Smith.

Also on Friday, the Williams Grove portion of the 50/50 drawing will be donated to Med Star Dirt Track Rescue. Med Star travels the country, providing training and seminars to local dirt track rescue crews in an effort to have every track adequately staffed and prepared for emergency situations they may face on race nights.

Adult general admission for Friday’s All Star show is set at $18 with youth ages 13-20 admitted for $10 while ages 12 and under are always admitted free.

Racing gets underway Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the 358 limited late models are also on the racing card.

BIG MONEY UP FOR GRABS AT PORT ROYAL

Saturday’s event at Port Royal is just that – AN EVENT. It will honor the memory of the Hall of Fame car owner. And, another famous name will be on hand to help celebrate.

A hall of fame inductee himself, Ohio native Jack Hewitt will be making an appearance in Pennsylvania with his ride-along sprint car and will be offering three chances for fans to take a ride with him around the historic oval.

But before taking to the track for the rides, Hewitt will be meeting and greeting fans and signing autographs from approximately 5 to 6 p.m. behind the main grandstand.

Raffle tickets for a chance at one of the rides with Hewitt will be offered for just $1 each or six for $5 with proceeds going to benefit the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The LLS has been chosen as the recipient of the proceeds in honor of Weikert, who succumbed to a long battle with Leukemia in 2003.

Also honoring Weikert in the event will be Gettysburg driver Danny Dietrich, who rode to a third-place finish on April 18 at the track. Dietrich will carry the famous Weikert No. 29 number and colors on his car for the special event. Limited edition Dietrich/Weikert Memorial shirts are also expected to be on sale.

Nearly $50,000 in total is on the line at Port Royal including $15,000 to win the 40-lap feature to go along with $100 to lead a lap, $100 to win heats and the dash, $300 to set fast time and a $200 hard charger award.

Hodnett would defeat the invading UNOH All Stars to take the Bob Weikert Memorial win in 2014. He would follow that up with another Port Royal All Star win in September for the Tuscarora 50. Stevie Smith would win the night before the Tuscarora for one of his 16 career All Star victories.

So far in 2015 at Port Royal, winners include Aaron Ott, Hodnett (who started 13th!) and Lucas Wolfe, who leads the track points. At “The Port” you can never count out Lance Dewease who sits second on the track’s all-time win list with 97 victories. Hodnett has 36 career wins at Port Royal.

The PA Posse has done well to defend home turf at Port Royal as well. However, Dale Blaney has held up the All Star reputation very well at the track and new All Star competitor Ryan Smith upset the World of Outlaws at the historic half-mile last fall!

Saturday’s racing action gets underway at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 4 p.m. Competition includes the econo late models and the xtreme stocks.

Adult general admission is $25 with students ages 12-18 at $7.

The first 450 fans entering the main grandstand will receive either a FREE Weikert’s Livestock hat or can cooler. Also during the night 20 five-pound packs of ground beef will be given away off of adult general admission wrist bands. In addition, five girls and five boys bicycles will be given away to registered youth ages 12 and under.

Williams Grove Speedway is located at 1 Speedway Drive, just off St. Rt. 15 south in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Ticket and event information is available by calling 717-697-5000, visiting www.williamsgrove.com or Facebook.com/williamsgrove.

Port Royal Speedway is located at 308 West 8th Street, two miles south of US Rt. 322 just off of PA Rt. 75 in Port Royal. Pit entrance on Fourth St., General Admission on Sixth and Eighth St. Ticket and event information is available by calling 717-527-2303, visiting www.portroyalspeedway.com or Facebook.com/portroyalspeedway.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com.

WILLIAMS GROVE ALL STAR WINNERS

7/29/70 No. 77 Bobbie Adamson

9/16/73 No. 29 Kenny Weld

7/24/81 George Ferguson Jr.

9/19/81 No. 66 Steve Smith

7/30/82 No. 26 Barry Camp

4/25/86 No. 26 Jim Nace

9/19/86 No. 88 Maynard Yingst

5/8/87 No. 29 Doug Wolfgang

5/12/95 No. 461 Lance Dewease

5/3/96 No. J1 Steve Siegel

5/2/97 No. 88 Todd Shaffer

8/28/98 No. 69K Don Kreitz Jr.

5/7/99 No. 77 Fred Rahmer

5/2/03 No. 77 Lance Dewease

7/11/03 No. 12 Greg Hodnett

6/10/05 No. 25 Lance Dewease

6/15/07 No. 11 Mike Erdley

6/13/08 No. 51 Fred Rahmer

5/8/09 No. 88 Todd Shaffer

6/12/09 No. 89 Cody Darrah

4/30/10 No. 30C Lance Dewease

6/11/10 No. 1 Stevie Smith

4/29/11 No. 17B Steve Buckwalter

6/10/11 No. 30C Lance Dewease

4/27/12 No. 1S Logan Schuchart

6/8/12 No. 1 Brian Leppo

4/26/13 No. 69K Don Kreitz Jr.

_______________________________ Port Royal Bob Weikert Memorial winners

August 6, 2003 No. 88H Fred Rahmer

July 28, 2004 No. 88H Fred Rahmer

June 18, 2005 No. 88 Todd Shaffer

May 20, 2006 No. 25 Lance Dewease

June 14, 2007 No. 22 Greg Hodnett

May 10, 2008 No. 1 Jeff Shepard

May 10, 2009 No. 1 Stevie Smith

2010 – rain/wind

April 30, 2011 No. 39 Greg Hodnett

April 28, 2012 No. 39 Greg Hodnett

April 27, 2013 No. 98 Doug Esh

April 26, 2014 No. 27 Greg Hodnett

 

 

Wayne County Speedway

By Brian Liskai

ORRVILLE, Ohio (Saturday, April 18, 2015) – Just a week ago Parker Price Miller, 16, would record his first ever 410 sprint win. The 16-year-old would make it two in a row and would claim his first ever University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory at the Wayne County Speedway Saturday, April 18th.

The UNOH All Stars have held two point races to open this season and both have been claimed by drivers recording their first ever series wins. Ryan Smith claimed his first All Star win earlier in the month at Attica Raceway Park and now Price Miller scores his first at Wayne County.

It wasn’t easy for Price Miller who is a junior at Kokomo (Indiana) High School. He had to hold off a charging Rob Chaney who grew up racing at Wayne County Speedway, as the pair battled through lapped traffic.

“I can’t believe we won. This is unbelievable. When we got the win last week at Fremont against that tough group I would have never imagined following it up with an All Star win,” said Price Miller beside his PPM Titanium/Indy Race Parts/Triple X Racing backed #9P.

And to make it even more of a challenge, the team lost an engine the previous night competing at Attica Raceway Park.

“Things just fell right for us tonight. I started third in the dash and was just hoping for a top four and ended up in the lead on the first lap. On the start of the feature Palker (Andrew) slid me in one and two and I gathered it back up and got him back in three and four. The track was tricky and I decided to try and stay around the bottom. Then we got into lapped traffic and with two laps to go here comes Rob Chaney. I had to settle down and just hit my marks. I can’t thank Rick Ferkel enough for all he’s done and all he has taught me,” added Price Miller.

For Chaney, a second place run continues a solid start to the 2015 season.

“We gained a lot of momentum at the end of last year. And rather than try to build new cars and go that direction we decided to keep the momentum we had and carry it to the start of this year and it’s working,” said Chaney of his Stan Cortad Racing/Jon Wright’s Custom Chrome Plating backed machine.

“This kid (Price Miller) has a lot of talent. I got a run on him down the front stretch with a couple of laps to go and I could have tried to slide him but we probably would have both ended up crashing. I left him a little lane and hoped he would make a mistake and he took it and didn’t bobble. I’m amazed at how he handled lapped traffic,” added Chaney.

Andrew Palker, a two time Wayne County Speedway champion, would bring his Seneca Energy/King Inspections/Kistler Engines/Kistler Racing Products backed #57x home in third. Coupled with his second place run at the All Star event at Attica, the Lodi, Ohio driver leads the All Star points.

“My dad is fully retired and I have to pay all the bills on this deal now. Without my sponsors it would be impossible. We are building consistency and that will lead to wins,” said Palker.

“That kid (Price Miller) is going to be something. He has pure talent. After I slid him at the green, he kept his head and drove back by. I kept waiting for him to make a mistake in traffic and he didn’t. I realized I only had a second or third place car. I must be getting older and wiser. In my early years I probably would have tore up the car trying to get by him. I took what I could get and I’m leading the points,” added Palker.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. Check out the schedule and more at www.allstarsprint.com

It was the first ever Harriger Towing Rush Crate Late Model event at Wayne County Speedway with a veteran Crate driver showing the way to victory lane. Dennis Lunger Jr. of Albion, Pa won the track championship at Sharon Speedway last season and he would open the Crate Late Model era at the Orrville speedplant by leading every lap of the 20 lap feature. Starting on the outside front row aboard the Schwartz Construction, State Farm and Edward Jones #71L, Lunger Jr. beat Charlie Duncan into turn one at the start and open up a half straightaway lead at the halfway mark. Duncan would hold off several challenges by Justin Chance with Ryan Markham close behind those two. With six circuits to go, Duncan would pull away from Chance and close the gap on Lunger Jr. but not enough to challenge for the win. Joe Long filled out the top five as heat wins went to Lunger Jr. and Markham.

Wayne County Speedway 04-18-2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion Sprints

Qualifying 1.89-Cody Darrah, 14.370; 2.10H-Chad Kemenah, 14.383; 3.9P-Parker Price-Miller, 14.516; 4.9x-Rob Chaney, 14.576; 5.11N-Randy Hannagan, 14.576; 6.57X-Andrew Palker, 14.634; 7.49-Cole Duncan, 14.638; 8.21-DJ Foos, 14.681; 9.81-Lee Jacobs, 14.698; 10.5T-Travis Philo, 14.707; 11.45-Tim Shaffer, 14.716; 12.59-Danny Holtgraver, 14.742; 13.19P-Paige Polyak, 14.821; 14.W20-Greg Wilson, 14.824; 15.93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.863; 16.5H-Jordan Harble, 14.864; 17.40-Caleb Helms, 14.923; 18.94-Ryan Smith, 14.943; 19.23-Nick Patterson, 14.958; 20.9-Jac Haudenschild, 14.998; 21.15H-Mitch Harble, 15.070; 22.4-Danny Smith, 15.083; 23.D12-Jason Dolick, 15.108; 24.11-Shawn Hubler, 15.122; 25.38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.131; 26.16-Danny Mumaw, 15.303; 27.787-Jimmy Pooler, 15.334; 28.91x-Aaron Middaugh, 15.583; 29.7-Troy Kingan, 15.771; 30.50-Bob Lime, 16.039; 31.1-Dale Blaney, 99.990;

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps, top 6 to A, top 2 to dash) 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[8] ; 5. 15H-Mitch Harble[7] ; 6. D12-Jason Dolick[9] ; 7. 23-Nick Patterson[6] ; 8. 91x-Aaron Middaugh[10] ; 9. 7-Troy Kingan[11] ; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble[1]

Racing Electronics Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps, top 6 to A, top 2 to dash) 1. 9x-Rob Chaney[4] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 4. 9-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5] ; 6. 1-Dale Blaney[10] ; 7. 787-Jimmy Pooler[8] ; 8. 11-Shawn Hubler[7] ; 9. 50-Bob Lime[9] ; 10. 5T-Travis Philo[2]

Hunt Brothers Pizza Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps, top 6 to A, top 2 to dash) 1. 49-Cole Duncan[1] ; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[4] ; 5. 94-Ryan Smith[8] ; 6. 19P-Paige Polyak[6] ; 7. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[9] ; 8. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2] ; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 10. 16-Danny Mumaw[10]

Dash 1 - (6 Laps, determines A-main line-up) 1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 4. 9x-Rob Chaney[8] ; 5. 49-Cole Duncan[1] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 8. 89-Cody Darrah[7]

B-Main 1 - (12 Laps, top 6 to A) 1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[7] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[1] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 4. 16-Danny Mumaw[8] ; 5. 11-Shawn Hubler[6] ; 6. 23-Nick Patterson[5] ; 7. 91x-Aaron Middaugh[10] ; 8. 787-Jimmy Pooler[9] ; 9. 7-Troy Kingan[11] ; 10. 50-Bob Lime[12] ; 11. 5H-Jordan Harble[4]

UNOH A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[1] ; 2. 9x-Rob Chaney[4] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[10] ; 8. 49-Cole Duncan[5] ; 9. 89-Cody Darrah[8] ; 10. 1-Dale Blaney[17] ; 11. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[14] ; 12. 4-Danny Smith[11] ; 13. 16-Danny Mumaw[22] ; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 15. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[19] ; 16. 15H-Mitch Harble[13] ; 17. 94-Ryan Smith[15] ; 18. W20-Greg Wilson[21] ; 19. 19P-Paige Polyak[18] ; 20. 11N-Randy Hannagan[20] ; 21. D12-Jason Dolick[16] ; 22. 9-Jac Haudenschild[12] ; 23. 11-Shawn Hubler[23] ; 24. 23-Nick Patterson[24]

 

 

 

 

University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Head to Wayne County Speedway

APRIL 15, 2015 -- While the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions may have a new attitude and direction under new owner Tony Stewart, their second points event of the season heads to one of the series’ original tracks – the Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio.

The three-eighths mile track helped give birth to the All Stars in 1970 and played a key part in the organization’s success over the years. The track will host the UNOH All Stars four times in 2015 – April 18, May 30, June 22 (Ohio Sprint Speedweek) and Sept. 6.

There are several UNOH All Star competitors who have circled the Wayne County Speedway event scheduled for Saturday, April 18. Lodi, Ohio’s Andrew Palker is coming off a second-place run on April 4 at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park. He is a two time track champion at Wayne County Speedway and hopes to record his first ever series win at his home track.

Another who can’t wait to tackle the paper-clip oval is Lee Jacobs, great-grandson of the speedway’s founder. Jacobs scored his second career All Star victory at the facility on May 31, 2014. His uncle Dean also hopes to impress the crowd and add to his 25 career All Star victories including wins at Wayne County in 1996 and 1997.

Another racing family with deep ties to Wayne County Speedway is the Haudenschilds. In 2014 Sheldon scored his first career All Star win at the speedway. His dad, “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild hopes to add to his 28 career All Star victories.

Kunkletown, Pennsylvania’s Ryan Smith hopes another new Ohio track will end with him in victory lane. The Kunkletown Kid led all 40 laps on April 4 at Attica Raceway Park to score his first All Star win.

Four time All Star Champion Chad Kemenah of Alvada, Ohio, is another former Wayne County Speedway champion as he looks to add to his 27 career series wins.

Five-time series champion Dale Blaney, who announced recently he has a new team owner and sponsor, has several of his 115 career All Star wins at Wayne County.

Cole Duncan scored his first career All Star win at Wayne County two years ago. And, another driver who has several great runs at the track is four time series champion Tim Shaffer.

After several years of no sprint car action at the track, it has roared back to life over the past five years and under the promotion of Jason and Kristin Flory, has built a strong weekly contingent of competitors.

Last season Brad Haudenschild, nephew to Jac and cousin to Sheldon, racked up six wins on route to the track championship. He will be joined by local competitors Jason Dolick, Mitch and Jordan Harble, Shawn Hubler, Russ Sansosi, Troy Kingan, Nick Patterson, Danny Mumaw, Broc Martin, Jimmy Pooler and more as they look to upset the traveling All Stars.

Joining the UNOH All Stars on April 18 will be the crate late models.

Wayne County Speedway is located 1083 North Carr Road, Orrville, Ohio. Ticket and event information is available by calling 330-465-2365 or www.waynecountyspeedway.com

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com.

 

 

Ryan Smith opens UNOH All Star point season with Attica win

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio (Saturday, April 4, 2015) - Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania set out to experience different tracks in 2015. Well it paid off in a big way Saturday as the "Kunkletown Kid" led all 40 laps to record his first University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory during the 24th Annual HD Supply/Construction Equipment and Supply Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park.

The win not only opened the season for Attica but was also the first point race for Tony Stewart's new UNOH All Stars who were making their 105th appearance at the track. It was Smith's first career win at "Ohio's Finest Racing" venue as well.

The cautions fell just when Smith needed them, keeping him out of heavy lapped traffic. He also made a spectacular move to get past a lapped car with eight laps to go to keep Andrew Palker from getting by.

"I wish we had something like this in Pennsylvania...this was great racing. Small track, elbows up, gas it up. It helped drawing a good number tonight. Laid down a good time and started up front but we were good enough to stay there," said Smith of his Warko Group/S&S Speedways/Quality Roofing Supply/CnB Chubby/GLT Electrical/Armbruster Racing Photos/HP Engines backed #94.

"I was falling out of the seat there...I was hanging on. I was trying to save myself there for a little bit in case someone was coming up on me. I was glad to see that yellow there with three to go...that was a savior. It's awesome to be here and I'm glad to represent Pennsylvania and all my sponsors. My family is here...it's pretty cool," added Smith.

Lodi, Ohio's Andrew Palker would stay close to Smith the entire distance and would hold off Greg Wilson to score the runner-up finish aboard his Seneca Energy/King Inspections/J&J Auto Racing/Albreight Trucking backed #57x.

"A great way to start the year. On that last caution I really think I had something for him (Smith). Lapped traffic was holding him up in the middle and we were starting to roll the top pretty good. I hated to see that yellow come out but what are you going to do. First night out this year...sort of same team with some new people on board...what more could we ask for. All the cars are fresh cars...haven't run them before. We can't wait to get back home to Wayne County for the next one...we'll be ready," said Palker.

Greg Wilson would bring his HerculesTires/Ohio Logistics/DNC Hydraulics backed #W20 home in third.

"We had a great race car. I want to thank all the fans for coming out in this cold weather. I'm a blessed dude. My wife and kids are with me all the time and to come out and start the year like this with all the people that are helping...we're pumped," said Wilson. "Paul Kistler and Kistler Engines have been helping get our program straightened around and we're going to be ready for the season. You guys are in for something with Tony Stewart taking this thing over. You guys are going to see some awesome racing with the All Stars."

Gary Taylor and Palker would bring the field of 26 to green for the 40-lap feature. But Taylor would clip an infield tractor tire on the opening lap and spin, collecting Byron Reed, Travis Philo, Chad Kemenah, Jac Haudenschild, Christopher Bell, and Kyle Patrick with Philo ending up on his side. Taylor, Patrick and Philo would be unable to restart the main.

On the second attempt, new pole-sitter Smith would jump into the lead with Palker, Cody Darrah, Wilson and Tim Shaffer giving chase. Wilson would take third on lap four with Dale Blaney also moving into the top five. With eight laps scored the leaders were getting ready to encounter heavy lapped traffic with Smith leading Palker, Wilson, Darrah and Blaney.

Smith would get a break on lap 11 when Caleb Helms spun, giving the leader a clear track. The caution would fly again on lap 12 when Paige Polyak coasted to a stop in turn four.

Again with a clear track Smith pulled away from Palker with Wilson, Darrah, Blaney, Danny Holtgraver, Shaffer, Sheldon Haudenschild and D.J. Foos in tow. Helms would spin again in turn two on lap 16 to keep the field close.

On the restart Smith again pulled away slightly from Palker who was receiving pressure from Wilson. The car on the move was Cap Henry who started 20th and had worked his way to seventh.

Smith avoided near disaster at the halfway point when he jumped the cushion in turn three but was able to maintain the lead over Palker, Wilson, Blaney, Darrah, Holtgraver and Henry. With 15 laps to go Smith has raced into heavy lapped traffic again allowing Palker and Wilson to close. Palker was right on Smith's rear bumper as they tried to put T.J. Michael a lapped down. Smith would muscle his way under Michael on lap 32 and was then able to pull away slightly.

The final caution flew on lap 37 with Smith leading Palker, Wilson, Blaney and Henry. That's how they would run the final three circuits with Smith getting the win over Palker, Wilson, Blaney and Henry rounding out the top five. Darrah, Holtgraver, Shaffer, Foos and Byron Reed would round out the top 10.

The UNOH All Stars will be back in action Saturday, April 18th at the Wayne County Speedway in Orville, Ohio.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com

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Attica Raceway Park Saturday, April 4, 2015 HD Supply/Construction Equipment Supply Spring Nationals 42 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars Starting spot in [X]

A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 94-Ryan Smith[3]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2]; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 4. 1-Dale Blaney[9]; 5. 53-Cap Henry[20]; 6. 89-Cody Darrah[4]; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver[12]; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[6]; 9. 21-D.J. Foos[13]; 10. 5-Byron Reed[10]; 11. 4-Danny Smith[22]; 12. 67-Christopher Bell[8]; 13. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[21]; 14. 10H-Chad Kemenah[5]; 15. 33M-Randy Hannagan[26]; 16. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 17. 8M-TJ Michael[18]; 18. 40-Caleb Helms[11]; 19. 19P-Paige Polyak[15]; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs[19]; 21. 11-Steve Kinser[25]; 22. 16-Stuart Brubaker[24]; 23. 9-Jac Haudenschild[23]; 24. 1ST-Gary Taylor[1]; 25. 33K-Kyle Patrick[14]; 26. 5T-Travis Philo[16]

B Feature (12 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[1]; 2. 4-Danny Smith[2]; 3. 9-Jac Haudenschild[5]; 4. 16-Stuart Brubaker[6]; 5. 97-Dean Jacobs[10]; 6. 49-Cole Duncan[4]; 7. 33M-Randy Hannagan[9]; 8. 77-Dain Naida[3]; 9. 55F-Taylor Ferns[7]; 10. 68G-Tyler Gunn[11]; 11. 11R-Chase Ridenour[12]; 12. 5H-Jordan Harble[13]; 13. 15H-Mitchell Harble[14]; 14. 40DD-Nate Dussel[15]; 15. 19-Chris Andrews[16]; 16. 60-Jody Keegan[8]; 17. 11-Steve Kinser[17]

C Feature (8 Laps): 1. 19-Chris Andrews[6]; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[1]; 3. 45L-Brian Lay[2]; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[3]; 5. 7-Troy Kingan[5]

Dash (8 Laps): 1. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[3]; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[5]; 4. 89-Cody Darrah[8]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemenah[10]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[9]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 8. 67-Christopher Bell[11]; 9. 1-Dale Blaney[12]; 10. 5-Byron Reed[4]; 11. 40-Caleb Helms[1]; 12. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2]

Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[4]; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1]; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[2]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[7]; 6. 16-Stuart Brubaker[6]; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn[9]; 8. 11-Steve Kinser[3]; 9. 7-Troy Kingan[8] Hunt Brothers Pizza Group A - (10 Laps, top 4 to A-main, top 2 to the dash)

Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. W20-Greg Wilson[2]; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3]; 3. 89-Cody Darrah[4]; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 5. 4-Danny Smith[7]; 6. 55F-Taylor Ferns[6]; 7. 11R-Chase Ridenour[8]; 8. 45L-Brian Lay[9]; 9. 19-Chris Andrews[1] Racing Electronics Group B - (10 Laps, top 4 to A-main, top 2 to the dash)

Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 5-Byron Reed[2]; 2. 67-Christopher Bell[4]; 3. 21-D.J. Foos[8]; 4. 8M-TJ Michael[1]; 5. 77-Dain Naida[3]; 6. 60-Jody Keegan[5]; 7. 15H-Mitchell Harble[7]; 8. 49D-Shawn Dancer[6] Hunt Brothers Pizza Group C - (10 Laps, top 4 to the A-main, top 2 to the dash)

Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. 57X-Andrew Palker[2]; 2. 1-Dale Blaney[4]; 3. 33K-Kyle Patrick[1]; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 5. 49-Cole Duncan[6]; 6. 33M-Randy Hannagan[3]; 7. 15H-Mitchell Harble[8]; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[7] Racing Electronics Group D - (10 Laps, top 4 to the A-main, top 2 to the dash)

Heat 5 (10 Laps): 1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[2]; 2. 1ST-Gary Taylor[4]; 3. 19P-Paige Polyak[3]; 4. 53-Cap Henry[5]; 5. 9-Jac Haudenschild[6]; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[1]; 7. 40DD-Nate Dussel[7]; 8. 16X-Ryan Ruhl[8] Lincoln Electric Group E - (10 Laps, top 4 to the A-main, top 2 to the dash)

Qualifying: 1. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.569; 2. 89-Cody Darrah, 12.634; 3. 11-Steve Kinser, 12.638; 4. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.639; 5. 94-Ryan Smith, 12.688; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.704; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.706; 8. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.738; 9. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 12.753; 10. 19-Chris Andrews, 12.760; 11. 16-Stuart Brubaker, 12.811; 12. 19P-Paige Polyak, 12.827; 13. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.846; 14. 1-Dale Blaney, 12.863; 15. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.895; 16. 33M-Randy Hannagan, 12.906; 17. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.912; 18. 33K-Kyle Patrick, 13.017; 19. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.032; 20. 67-Christopher Bell, 13.063; 21. 77-Dain Naida, 13.068; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.069; 23. 49-Cole Duncan, 13.130; 24. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 13.134; 25. 5-Byron Reed, 13.137; 26. 97-Dean Jacobs, 13.144; 27. 8M-TJ Michael, 13.169; 28. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.199; 29. 53-Cap Henry, 13.203; 30. 60-Jody Keegan, 13.244; 31. 4-Danny Smith, 13.340; 32. 9-Jac Haudenschild, 13.367; 33. 11R-Chase Ridenour, 13.475; 34. 45L-Brian Lay, 13.596; 35. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 13.648; 36. 5H-Jordan Harble, 13.817; 37. 7-Troy Kingan, 13.822; 38. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 14.198; 39. 15H-Mitchell Harble, 14.256; 40. 40DD-Nate Dussel, 14.433; 41. 16X-Ryan Ruhl, 14.885

 

 

Saturday night $5,000 to win show still scheduled

INDIANAPOLIS (April 2, 2015) – For fans and racers awaiting the start of sprint car racing in the state of Ohio, the weather in March was not kind. The beginning of April is proving to be no better. The All Star Circuit of Champions were forced to cancel night one of the H D Supply Sprint Nationals at Attica Raceway Park tomorrow night. Heavy precipitation today with additional forecasted rain tomorrow have forced the cancellation. “We certainly cannot control the weather. We are now planning that Rex and his great team will have the track ready for Saturday night”, said Don Grabey, Series Director.

Gates will open at 3:30 pm and racing is scheduled to begin at 7 on Saturday night for the $5,000 to win All Star Circuit of Champions show.

The complete schedule can be found at www.allstarsprint.com.

An improved social media presence continues on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Points Season Opener Canceled at Atomic Speedway

Next Events Scheduled for Attica Raceway Park on April 3-4

INDIANAPOLIS (March 25, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions season opening points event set for March 28th at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, Ohio has been canceled. Forecasted rain for the next two days and below freezing temperatures on race day caused officials to cancel the event.

“We are chomping at the bit and really wanted to get our first points race in this weekend, but it certainly wouldn’t be fair to the track, racers and the fans”, said Don Grabey, Series Director for the All Stars. “Mother Nature always seems to have her input in these early spring events, hopefully she cooperates next weekend for our events at Attica.”

The points season will begin next weekend when the All Stars invade Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park for the H D Supply Sprint Nationals on April 3-4.

The complete schedule can be found at www.allstarsprint.com.

An improved social media presence continues on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

 

STEWART COMPLETES PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS

DON GRABEY HIRED AS SERIES DIRECTOR; POINTS SEASON STARTS MARCH 28 AT ATOMIC SPEEDWAY

INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2015) - Tony Stewart is officially the new owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The agreement closed early this afternoon.

In addition, veteran race official Don Grabey was hired as Series Director.

"First off, I'm ecstatic that we got the paperwork signed and we own the All Star Circuit of Champions," Stewart said. "Further, I'm excited to have Don join the team. He is a great addition and will have the respect of the competitors and be an important piece of the long term success of the Series. I can't wait to get the points season started in two weeks."

Grabey, 53, has worked with the World of Outlaws since 1997, first as a technical inspector and then as the competition director since 2007.

"I'm blessed and honored to have this position," Grabey said. "It's an opportunity to have a positive impact on the sport. It's a job that many people would love to have and I take the challenge of it very seriously."

The next All Star Series of Champions race will be March 28 at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, Ohio. This event will be the first points race of 2015.

The complete schedule can be found at www.allstarsprint.com.

Membership agreements for participating owners and drivers will be available next week.

An improved social media presence continues on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

2015 All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series Tour Dates Announced

INDIANAPOLIS (March 4, 2015) - The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, recently purchased by three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, today announced its 2015 tour dates. The schedule will consist of 54 total events spanning six states, including 29 events in Ohio and 14 in Pennsylvania.

While the schedule began in February with five non-points events in Florida between Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala and Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, races counting toward the season-ending championship get underway in late March.

The kickoff race for the 2015 All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is March 28 at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, Ohio. The series will remain in Ohio the following weekend with back-to-back events April 3-4 at Attica Raceway Park and April 18 at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville.

"The schedule we put together for the 2015 All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is filled with great venues on a timeline that works well for our participants," Stewart said. "Our first five events in Florida went off extremely well and we look forward to carrying that momentum into Ohio with our first point-paying race at Atomic Speedway."

After its slate of races in the Buckeye State, the All Stars visit Pennsylvania for five consecutive events beginning April 19at Bedford Speedway. The series traverses Pennsylvania through the first weekend in May with stops at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Port Royal Speedway (Bob Weikert Memorial $15k to win), Lernerville Speedway in Sarver and Mercer Speedway.

The month of May continues with the All Stars' lone visit to Indiana where the tour will race May 22 at Plymouth Speedway before returning to Ohio for two events at Fremont Speedway and single-night events at Wayne County Speedway and Millstream Speedway in Findlay.

Four races in Pennsylvania follow, with a June 11 race at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park sandwiched among them as teams prepare for Ohio Sprint Week June 19-27.

Ohio Sprint Week will again kick off the summer stretch with stops at Attica, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County, Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Atomic, Fremont and Limaland Speedway in Lima before closing out with a $10,000-to win-show at Fremont.

The All Stars will continue the summer months with a strong presence in Ohio, along with annual stops in Michigan and Wisconsin.

As summer turns to fall, the transition is highlighted by two iconic races at Port Royal - the Sept. 11 Night Before The 50 and the 48th running of Tuscarora 50 Sept. 12.

The All Star season winds to a close with events at Fremont Sept. 18-19 before the season finale Oct. 10 with the UNOH Sprintacular at Eldora.

Membership agreements for participating owners and drivers will be available in the coming weeks.

An improved social media presence continues on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

2/5/2015
Bubba Raceway Park - Ocala, FL
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions
2/6/2015
Bubba Raceway Park - Ocala, FL
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions
2/7/2015
Bubba Raceway Park - Ocala, FL
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions
2/8/2015
Bubba Raceway Park - Ocala, FL
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions
2/11/2015
Volusia Speedway Park - Barberville, FL
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions
2/12/2015
Volusia Speedway Park - Barberville, FL
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions
3/28/2015
Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, OH
$10,000 to win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

4/3/2015
Attica Raceway Park - Attica, OH
Spring Nationals
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

4/4/2015
Attica Raceway Park - Attica, OH
Spring Nationals
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

4/18/2015
Wayne County Speedway - Orrville, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

4/19/2015
Bedford Speedway - Bedford, PA
Coffee Pot Classic
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

4/24/2015
Williams Grove Speedway - Mechanicsburg, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

4/25/2015
Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA
Bob Weikert Memorial - $15,000 to win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/1/2015
Lernerville Speedway - Sarver, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/2/2015
Mercer Raceway Park - Mercer, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/22/2015
Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
Earl Gaerte Classic
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/23/2015
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/24/2015
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
$10,000 to win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/30/2015
Wayne County Speedway - Orrville, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

5/31/2015
Millstream Speedway - Findlay, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/6/2015
Pittsburghs Pa Motor Speedway - Imperial, PA
The Sasquatch
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/7/2015
Bedford Speedway - Bedford, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/11/2015
Canandaigua Motorsports Park - Canandaigua, NY
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/12/2015
Williams Grove Speedway - Mechanicsburg, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/13/2015
Lincoln Speedway - Abbottstown, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/19/2015
Attica Raceway Park - Attica, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/20/2015
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/21/2015
Waynesfield Raceway Park - Waynesfield, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/22/2015
Wayne County Speedway - Orrville, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/23/2015
Sharon Speedway - Hartford, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/24/2015
Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/25/2015
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/26/2015
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
Ohio Sprint Week
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

6/27/2015
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
Ohio Sprint Week - $10,000 to win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

7/3/2015
Mercer Raceway Park - Mercer, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

7/4/2015
Mercer Raceway Park - Mercer, PA
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

7/5/2015
Millstream Speedway - Findlay, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

7/11/2015
Sharon Speedway - Hartford, OH
Lou Blaney Memorial - $10,000-to-win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

7/18/2015
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
Kings Royal (show up points)
410 Sprints - Winged: World of Outlaws with All Star Circuit of Champions

7/24/2015
Hartford Motor Speedway - Hartford, MI
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

7/25/2015
Wilmot Raceway - Wilmot, WI
410 Sprints - Winged: IRA Interstate Racing Association with All Star Circuit of Champions

7/31/2015
Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, OH
Open Wheel Championship
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions with OVSCA-Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association

8/1/2015
Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, OH
Open Wheel Championship - $10,000 to win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions with OVSCA-Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association

8/2/2015
Pittsburghs Pa Motor Speedway - Imperial, PA
2nd annual Sprint Monster
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

8/21/2015
I-96 Speedway - Lake Odessa, MI
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

8/22/2015
Butler Speedway - Quincy, MI
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

8/23/2015
Millstream Speedway - Findlay, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/4/2015
Attica Raceway Park - Attica, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/5/2015
Attica Raceway Park - Attica, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/6/2015
Wayne County Speedway - Orrville, OH
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/11/2015
Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA
Night Before The 50
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/12/2015
Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA
48th annual Tuscarora 50 - $11,000 to win
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/18/2015
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
Jim Ford Classic Weekend
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

9/19/2015
Fremont Speedway - Fremont, OH
Jim Ford Classic Weekend
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

10/10/2015
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
UNOH Sprintacular
410 Sprints - Winged: All Star Circuit of Champions

 

 

 

Pittman holds of Schatz for UNOH All Star win at Volusia

By Brian Liskai

BARBERVILLE, FL. (Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015) – Daryn Pittman recently gave one of his prized gator trophies to a friend whose battling an illness. His daughter demanded he get another and he did just that at Volusia Speedway Park Thursday.

Pittman held off a charging Donnie Schatz the final four laps following a caution to score his nine career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Pittman’s victory was by .078 seconds. Schatz, who started 15th, had the crowd on their feet the final handful of laps as he continuously challenged for the win.

“If you didn’t enjoy that don’t bother even coming back because that’s about as good as it gets,” said Pittman beside his Kasey Kahn/Mike Curb owned machine.

“This is pretty special. I have a good buddy of mine back in Brownsburg, Indiana named Ben that’s battling some illness right now and I gave him the one gator that I had this winter. And my wife Mandy said ‘you know your daughter loves that, it’s a pretty special trophy…the first one you got here.’ I said ‘you know what I have five chances to come down here and win one of these.’ My daughter watched it on TV and she’s upset that she’s not here in victory lane. She recognizes this place as the gator race track. So this is going back to here,” added Pittman beside his Great Clips/Sage Fruit/Team ASE/Curb Records/Factory Kahne backed #9.

“I have to thank my guys. Kale (Kahne)…I didn’t believe him…he kept telling me to run around the top down there (in turns one and two) and I’m thinking ‘I don’t know if that’s a good idea or not.’ Just stuck with it and I’m glad we stuck with our line and won it that way. Hats off to Donny (Schatz). He raced me clean. He could have definitely ate me up there on the back stretch,” concluded Pittman. “Hats off to the entire team, Giggles (Josh Heidcamp, Willie (Kahne) and Kolten (Gouse). This is a big win to get the year started off right.

Schatz put on the show though from his 15th starting position in his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports, Bad Boy Buggies machine.

“I have a great race team…these guys do a phenomenal job. It was a good enough race car to win, I just gave it everything I had…I just probably didn’t use up enough race track there. It’s fun to be able to race two wide and race clean and battle to the checkers and give the fans a great race,” said Schatz, the defending World of Outlaws champion.

In the second third of the race it looked like Brad Sweet might power to the victory. But, the Grassvalley, California driver could not chase down his teammate and Schatz.

“I probably burned my tire up there a little bit but I can’t really complain. It was a great race and a great race track. Daryn and Donnie had a pretty good battle up there…probably two of the best in the business,” said Sweet beside his Ollie’s Bargain Outlet/Avantage Health/Sage Fruit/Team ASE/Curb Records/Factory Kahne Shocks backed #49.

“My guys are working really hard on we’re gaining on it. I really appreciate Mike Carber, Austin Wenrich, Red Cat (Rob Beattie), Ty Sipes and Justin Adams…we have a pretty good crew here. It was good to come out here and run good as we start our season tomorrow,” added Sweet.

Pittman and Danny Lasoski would bring the field to green for the fifth UNOH All Star feature of 2015. Pittman would drive into the lead over Lasoski, Kerry Madsen, Lucas Wolfe, the previous night’s winner Greg Hodnett and Sweet.

Lasoski would slip up the track on lap four allowing Madsen to drive into second as the leaders found the back of the pack by lap six. By lap 10 Pittman was in heavy lapped traffic as Sweet powered into second utilizing the extreme high line while Madsen, Lasoski and Hodnett gave chase.

At the half-way point Sweet was closing rapidly on Pittman and drove around the leader to take the point as they crossed the start-finish line on lap 17. However, Pittman would drive the bottom grove in turns one and two to regain the lead.

The first caution would fly on lap 22 with Pittman leading Sweet, Madsen, Lasoski, Hodnett and a closing Schatz who was working the bottom line to perfection. On the restart Schatz would drive under three cars to take third.

Another caution would fly on lap 23 and the crowed was eagerly anticipating the restart to see if Schatz could take the lead. When the race resumed Schatz would blast under Sweet for second and drove right to the rear bumper of Pittman. But, the caution would fly on lap 25 for Wolfe who had a flat tire and would retire from the race.

When the green flew again Pittman had his hands full with Schatz as Sweet and Madsen battled for third but Lasoski would experience problems and spin to bring out the final caution with just four laps to go.

Pittman would not budge from his high line in turns one and two on the restart and Schatz pulled beside him. But, Pittman’s momentum would keep him in the lead. The lead duo would race nose to tail over the next three laps.

When they exited turn four coming to the finish, Schatz gave it one final try and came up just a fraction of a second short.

Behind Pittman, Schatz and Sweet were Hodnett, Madsen, Joey Saldana, David Gravel, Cody Darrah, Jason Sides and Terry McCarl.

The New UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will begin their battle for the $100,000 point fund on March 28 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio.

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Volusia Speedway Park - 2/12/2015 UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (31 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - 1. 29-Kerry Madsen, 12.912; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman, 12.992; 3. 2L-Danny Lasoski, 13.013; 4. 1-Lucas Wolfe, 13.022; 5. 2-Shane Stewart, 13.031; 6. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.039; 7. 51-Paul McMahan, 13.066; 8. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.072; 9. 27-Greg Hodnett, 13.072; 10. 83-David Gravel, 13.094; 11. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.111; 12. 71M-Joey Saldana, 13.123; 13. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.186; 14. 24-Terry McCarl, 13.193; 15. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.201; 16. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.204; 17. 63-Kody Swanson, 13.215; 18. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.223; 19. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.272; 20. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.279; 21. 14K-Dale Blaney, 13.297; 22. 41-Jason Johnson, 13.345; 23. 7-Craig Dollansky, 13.376; 24. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.389; 25. 11-Steve Kinser, 13.405; 26. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.407; 27. 77X-Wayne Johnson, 13.417; 28. 4S-Danny Smith, 13.443; 29. 4-Cody Darrah, 13.457; 30. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon, 13.496; 31. i07-Steve Buckwalter, 13.585

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 3. 51-Paul McMahan[4] ; 4. 83-David Gravel[3] ; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen[6] ; 6. 1-Lucas Wolfe[5] ; 7. 41-Jason Johnson[8] ; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer[7] ; 9. 11-Steve Kinser[9] ; 10. i07-Steve Buckwalter[11] ; 11. 4S-Danny Smith[10]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 24-Terry McCarl[2] ; 2. 63-Kody Swanson[1] ; 3. 9-Daryn Pittman[6] ; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[4] ; 5. 7-Craig Dollansky[8] ; 6. 7S-Jason Sides[3] ; 7. 2-Shane Stewart[5] ; 8. 4-Cody Darrah[10] ; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[7] ; 10. 1A-Jacob Allen[9]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 11K-Kraig Kinser[2] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 3. 2L-Danny Lasoski[6] ; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1] ; 5. 71M-Joey Saldana[3] ; 6. 98H-Dave Blaney[5] ; 7. 14K-Dale Blaney[7] ; 8. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon[10] ; 9. 10H-Chad Kemenah[8]

Dash - (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 9-Daryn Pittman[1] ; 2. 2L-Danny Lasoski[2] ; 3. 29-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 4. 51-Paul McMahan[5] ; 5. 98H-Dave Blaney[4] ; 6. 1-Lucas Wolfe[6]

B-Main - (12 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 41-Jason Johnson[5] ; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[7] ; 3. 4-Cody Darrah[11] ; 4. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon[12] ; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[3] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 7. 77X-Wayne Johnson[9] ; 8. 1A-Jacob Allen[8] ; 9. 2-Shane Stewart[1] ; 10. 4S-Danny Smith[10]

A-Main - (30 Laps) 1. 9-Daryn Pittman[1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[7]; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[8]; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen[3]; 6. 71M-Joey Saldana[11]; 7. 83-David Gravel[9]; 8. 4-Cody Darrah[23]; 9. 7S-Jason Sides[10]; 10. 24-Terry McCarl[13]; 11. 98H-Dave Blaney[5]; 12. 41-Jason Johnson[20]; 13. 1S-Logan Schuchart[17]; 14. 11K-Kraig Kinser[14]; 15. 59-Danny Holtgraver[12]; 16. 63-Kody Swanson[16]; 17. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon[24]; 18. 2L-Danny Lasoski[2]; 19. 1-Lucas Wolfe[6]; 20. 11-Steve Kinser[22]; 21. 51-Paul McMahan[4]; 22. 7-Craig Dollansky[21]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[19]; 24. 45-Tim Shaffer[18] Hard Charger: 4-Cody Darrah[+15]

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Greg Hodnett powers to UNOH All Star win at Volusia Speedway Park

By Brian Liskai

BARBERVILLE, FL. (Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015) – Greg Hodnett has served noticed. His Mike Heffner team will be a force to be reckoned with in 2015.

The Thomasville, Pennsylvania driver was able to maneuver through traffic and led all 30 laps at Volusia Speedway Park to claim the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory.

Hodnett’s victory stops a three race win streak for Kerry Madsen.

It was the 81st appearance of Tony Stewart’s New All Star Circuit of Champions at Volusia Speedway Park for the DIRTcar Nationals. For Hodnett it was his 19th career series victory and the second All Star win at Volusia for the driver of the Lelands.com/Eagle Steel/Trone Outdoor machine.

“We qualified well and got a great run in the dash to put us up front and that helped tremendously. The guys gave me a perfect race car. There were times in traffic where I was hand over hand…it was a handful on the cushion at times,” said Hodnett.

“We are working with a new Triple X chassis this year and tried some things and it worked and I got one of these gator trophies,” added Hodnett.

Danny Lasoski, who set the fastest lap in qualifications, took second from Paul McMahan on lap 23 but couldn’t catch Hodnett in traffic.

“I have to thank Todd Quiring for giving me this opportunity. It’s great to be back with Guy Forbrook and I’m extremely excited for the season,” said Lasoski, who leads all drivers with 16 career All Stars wins at Volusia.

“I spun my wheels on the start and that’s what cost me. You can’t give someone like Greg that kind of an advantage,” added Lasoski.

Brad Sweet would drive his Kasey Kahne Racing entry into third on lap 23 after having started seventh on the racy half mile.

“We missed it a little in time trials and you just can’t do that with the level of talent we have here. It was a great first night for our Ollie’s Bargain Outlets, Avantage health, Sage Fruit, Team ASE car,” said Sweet.

“My hands and arms hurt. I have to get in racing shape but I had a lot of fun tonight and can’t wait until tomorrow,” added Sweet.

Hodnett and Lasoski would bring the field to green for their 30 lap main event but eighth place starter Joey Saldana would spin coming out of turn four, with most of the field narrowly missing “The Brownsburg Bullet.

Donny Schatz and Dave Blaney would also get together in turn one and a red was brought out so that crews could separate the two machines.

When the green came back out, Hodnett set sail as McMahan, Lasoski, Kerry Madsen, Sweet and Dale Blaney gave chase.

The caution flew on lap two when Cody Darrah and Lucas Wolfe spun in turn two. When the race resumed it would go to the end without stoppage.

Hodnett would pull away to a commanding lead while the action for second was heating up between McMahan, Lasoski and Madsen. Hodnett would race into traffic by the 10th circuit.

Hodnett would patiently pick off the lapped cars as McMahan and Lasoski were unable to make up any ground.

With 10 laps to go Hodnett continued to work through traffic as once again McMahan, Lasoski and now Sweet tried to hunt him down. On lap 23 McMahan tried to drive under a lapped car and slid up the track allowing Lasoski and Sweet to get by.

Hodnett would drive to the win over Lasoski, Sweet, McMahan, Madsen, Daryn Pittman (up from 13th), David Gravel (up from 15th), Blaney, Jason Johnson (up from 14th) and Jason Sides would round out the top 10.

The New UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will be back in action Thursday, Feb. 12 at Volusia Speedway Park.

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All Star Circuit of Champions (28 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - 1. 2L-Danny Lasoski, 13.039; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 13.082; 3. 51-Paul McMahan, 13.094; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney, 13.109; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen, 13.112; 6. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.143; 7. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.145; 8. 71M-Joey Saldana, 13.183; 9. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.189; 10. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.215; 11. 63-Kody Swanson, 13.231; 12. 1-Lucas Wolfe, 13.251; 13. 9-Daryn Pittman, 13.273; 14. 41-Jason Johnson, 13.349; 15. 83-David Gravel, 13.351; 16. 11-Steve Kinser, 13.391; 17. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 13.420; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 13.422; 19. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.430; 20. 77X-Wayne Johnson, 13.464; 21. 4S-Danny Smith, 13.481; 22. 4-Cody Darrah, 13.482; 23. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.511; 24. 7-Craig Dollansky, 13.553; 25. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon, 13.566; 26. i07-Steve Buckwalter, 13.600; 27. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.673; 28. 71MX-Paul May, 99.990

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 9-Daryn Pittman[2] ; 2. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[4] ; 4. 2L-Danny Lasoski[6] ; 5. 4-Cody Darrah[8] ; 6. 14K-Dale Blaney[5] ; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[3] ; 8. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7] ; 9. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon[9]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 41-Jason Johnson[2] ; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 3. 71M-Joey Saldana[4] ; 4. 27-Greg Hodnett[6] ; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen[5] ; 6. 63-Kody Swanson[3] ; 7. 77X-Wayne Johnson[7] ; 8. 59-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 9. i07-Steve Buckwalter[9]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 83-David Gravel[2] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[4] ; 3. 1-Lucas Wolfe[3] ; 4. 51-Paul McMahan[6] ; 5. 7S-Jason Sides[5] ; 6. 7-Craig Dollansky[8] ; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 8. 4S-Danny Smith[7] ; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[1]

Dash - (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[2] ; 2. 2L-Danny Lasoski[1] ; 3. 51-Paul McMahan[4] ; 4. 29-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[5] ; 6. 7S-Jason Sides[6]

B-Main - (12 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1] ; 2. 77X-Wayne Johnson[4] ; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[2] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[9] ; 5. 59-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 4S-Danny Smith[5] ; 7. i07-Steve Buckwalter[8] ; 8. 12-Robbie Stillwaggon[7] ; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[3]

A-Main - (30 Laps) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[1]; 2. 2L-Danny Lasoski[2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[7]; 4. 51-Paul McMahan[3]; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen[4]; 6. 9-Daryn Pittman[13]; 7. 83-David Gravel[15]; 8. 14K-Dale Blaney[5]; 9. 41-Jason Johnson[14]; 10. 7S-Jason Sides[6]; 11. 11-Steve Kinser[16]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[11]; 13. 7-Craig Dollansky[21]; 14. 10H-Chad Kemenah[17]; 15. 71M-Joey Saldana[8]; 16. 4-Cody Darrah[19]; 17. 59-Danny Holtgraver[22]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[18]; 19. 1-Lucas Wolfe[12]; 20. 63-Kody Swanson[10]; 21. 98H-Dave Blaney[9]; 22. 4S-Danny Smith[20]; 23. 45-Tim Shaffer[23]; 24. 77X-Wayne Johnson[24] Hard Charger: 83-David Gravel[+8]

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MADSEN MAKES IT A CLEAN SWEEP OF ALL STARS AT BUBBA RACEWAY PARK

By Brian Liskai

OCALA, FL. (Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015) - Kerry Madsen made it look easy the first two nights of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions visit to Bubba Raceway Park as he roared to the victories. However, the third night proved not to be so easy, but the outcome was the same. The Madman would lead 29 of the 30 laps and record his third straight victory.

Madsen's three wins moves him atop the win total for All Star races at Bubba with 4 career victories...all in a row as he won the last series race at the track. It is his sixth overall All Star win.

Madsen, with his Brian Morrison horsepower, made a fantastic move in lapped traffic with five to go to retake the lead from Chad Kemenah, who had used the traffic to drive into the lead the previous lap.

"All weekend I've been running a real nice line and it's worked well. Tonight it just wouldn't work. It got real gritty up there so I just kind of figured no one was going to go around me up there cause I can't go around anyone up there so I tried to start and stop it on the bottom. I wasn't really good at it but I was good enough in one and two. Chad had me clean there and I had one shot around the outside and I took it. That was a tough race," said Madsen beside his Keneric Racing/American Racing Custom Wheels/Earthex Logistics backed #29.

"Lapped traffic was difficult. I couldn't get through it quite as good as I could the last two nights. You make a decision where someone was running the lap before and they change their line and I was struggling with it. I knew there would be someone on my heels and I wasn't very good in four. When you're running like that you're trying to stay focused and maximize where you are good," added Madsen.

"This is a fun track and I really appreciate the effort Bubba (Clem, track promoter) and Tony (Stewart, All Star owner) put in...especially Tony and all the All Star officials. The crowds have been fantastic and it's a fun place to be," concluded Madsen.

For Kemenah, who has been reunited with his brother Brian as the Hunter Racing Team mechanic, the strong second place run is a shot in the arm as the team heads to Volusia Speedway Park.

"It was a blast. Kerry did what he had to do. I got by him there and the lapped cars got pretty confusing sometimes but I'm not complaining. This feels great to be a race car driver rather than an owner...I can't thank Rob and Rita Hunter enough and my brother and everybody sticking behind me. There's a lot of people out there who probably think I can't drive any more. I hope there was some people watching. I'm getting more and more comfortable every race with my brother and I hope we can keep going better and better. We're going to get one before we leave Florida," said Kemenah beside his Seneca Energy/Night Hawk Holdings/Brilex LLC backed #10h.

"I want to thank J&J, Kistler Engines...Paul builds a hell of a power plant...man this thing runs...it showed in qualifying," added Kemenah.

For the second straight night Steve Kinser would bring his Tony Stewart-Curb Agajanian Motorsports #11 home in third though he and Kemenah battled several laps for the runner-up spot.

"We went backwards there early in the race and lost three or four spots then we got going pretty good. Sort of got trapped where I didn't want to be at the start of the race and then got by Chad and shouldn't have let him slip back by. I thought I had him and I got into one a little too slow and he got back by me. I was trying to catch the bottom there and I would have been better off to motor it right on in there. All in all I had a chance and just didn't get it done," said Kinser of his Bad Boy Buggies backed machine.

"It's a pleasure just driving now. The past four years I've been taking care of the car and now it's being taken care of at his (Tony Stewart) shop and I just show up and drive. I don't have to worry about the guys working on the car and payroll. He let me run the team as I wanted to. I told him I didn't want to run much more and he said why don't you just run it out of my shop and I said that sounded like a good deal," added Kinser..

Tim Shaffer and Madsen would bring the field to green for the 30 lap feature with Madsen gaining the advantage as Danny Holtgraver had a tremendous drive into second with Shaffer back to third followed by Dale Blaney, Kemenah and Steve Buckwalter in tow.

Shortly after two laps were scored Tyler Clem and Brent Matus would spin in turn four to bring out the caution. On the restart Madsen would pull away from Holtgraver as Kemenah powered to third with Blaney, Shaffer and Buckwalter giving chase. Kemenah would take second on lap six just as the caution would fly for a Caleb Armstrong spin. Armstrong would spin again on the restart.

When the green flew again the race would go to the end without a stoppage.

Madsen appeared to be comfortably on his way to the win until he encountered heavy lapped traffic on lap 12. Kemenah slowly ate into the Mad Man's lead with Kinser also closing. By lap 17 Kemenah had his hands full with Kinser as they tried to chase down Madsen.

With eight laps to go the leaders were in heavy lapped traffic again and Kemenah and Kinser were within a couple of car lengths of Madsen who was struggling in turn four. Coming to the line to complete lap 24 Kemenah shot off the bottom of turn four, split a lapped car and took the lead.

But, going into turn one, Madsen shot to the outside to regain the top spot. With five laps to go the running order was Madsen, Kemenah, Kinser, Blaney and Holtgraver.

Madsen would clear the traffic and would drive to the win over Kemenah, Kinser, Blaney, Holtgraver, Shaffer, Wayne Johnson, Lucas Wolfe, Buckwalter and Parker Price Miller.

The UNOH All Stars now head to Volusia Speed Park located near Barberville, Florida for racing on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12 as part of the DIRTcar Nationals.

Volusia Speedway Park is located at 1500 East State Road 40, Deleon Springs Florida. Event information is available by calling 1-704-795-7223 or visit www.dirtcar.ticketforce.com.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com.

Ocala Speedway - 2/8/2015

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (19 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying -

1. 11-Steve Kinser, 12.183; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.203; 3. 29-Kerry Madsen, 12.214; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.381; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.440; 6. I07-Steve Buckwalter, 12.453; 7. 77X-Wayne Johnson, 12.482; 8. 1-Lucas Wolfe, 12.638; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.675; 10. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.681; 11. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 12.785; 12. 14-Tyler Clem, 12.947; 13. 4-Danny Smith, 12.966; 14. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.991; 15. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.184; 16. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.189; 17. 71M-Paul May, 13.488; 18. 33-Brent Matus, 13.714; 19. 10-Terry Gray, 14.071

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 77X-Wayne Johnson[2] ; 2. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[4] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[3] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[6] ; 7. 10-Terry Gray[7]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 2. 1-Lucas Wolfe[2] ; 3. 55F-Taylor Ferns[1] ; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. 71M-Paul May[6]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen[4] ; 3. 14-Tyler Clem[1] ; 4. I07-Steve Buckwalter[3] ; 5. 13-Brandon Matus[5] ; 6. 33-Brent Matus[6]

Dash - (8 Laps, finishing order determined first 9 starting positions of A-feature

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen[1] ; 3. 59-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[8] ; 6. 11-Steve Kinser[7] ; 7. I07-Steve Buckwalter[9] ; 8. 77X-Wayne Johnson[6] ; 9. 1-Lucas Wolfe[5]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 29-Kerry Madsen[2]; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4]; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[6]; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[5]; 5. 59-Danny Holtgraver[3]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 7. 77X-Wayne Johnson[8]; 8. 1-Lucas Wolfe[9]; 9. I07-Steve Buckwalter[7]; 10. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[14]; 11. 55F-Taylor Ferns[11]; 12. 4-Danny Smith[13]; 13. 71M-Paul May[17]; 14. 13-Brandon Matus[15]; 15. 49H-Bradley Howard[16]; 16. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[10]; 17. 10-Terry Gray[19]; 18. 14-Tyler Clem[12]; 19. 33-Brent Matus[18]

Hard Charger: 9P-Parker Price-Miller[+4]

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Madsen makes it two UNOH All Star wins in a row at Bubba

By Brian Liskai

OCALA, FL. (Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015) – Kerry Madsen seems to have found something at Bubba Raceway Park that the competition hasn’t discovered as yet. The Sydney, Australia native led all 30 laps Saturday to score his second straight University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions feature win in as many nights.

“The Mad Man” survived heavy lapped traffic and a couple of restarts to score his fifth career All Star victory – 3 of which have now come at Bubba Raceway Park.

“When you have Dale Blaney behind you there’s no letting up. We had a good run and a good car. I just really want to thank our sponsors, American Racing Custom Wheels, Earthex Logistics…big hello and thank you to the guys at home, Bob Gavranich and Pete Gavranich and a big thank you to our engine builder to Brian Meyers…the things just rip. Steve Kent at KCP Chassis…just fantastic race cars. Thanks to my wife…hope she’s listening out there in Iowa,” said Madsen of his Keneric Racing machine.

“I really enjoy being here and appreciate the effort of Bubba (Clem, track promoter) and Tony (Stewart, All Star owner) and everyone puts in. It was an enthusiastic crowd…we really appreciate that,” continued Madsen.

As for winning three in a row?

“You really come here just to have a good run. When you win a race the stars are aligned. It’s as simple as that. Tomorrow night is a new night and there are a lot of quick cars here. We’ve got a great package and we’ll see,” concluded Madsen.

Five time All Star champion Dale Blaney would hound Madsen and a few times in heavy lapped traffic closed to within a car length of the leader. And after suffering a mechanical failure on the season opener the previous night, Blaney was happy to finish second.

“I’m disappointed in qualifying. We raced really well after that. For what ever reason the last two nights we haven’t qualified good and I put 50 percent of that on me at least…maybe 80. I just haven’t made very good laps,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Winchester Ag Services/Penske Shocks backed machine.

“Kerry was a little bit better…traffic was pretty cool for awhile. It was fun. Kerry’s been running pretty good and to run second to him…I’ll take it,” said Blaney.

Steve Kinser would hold off a charging Danny Holtgraver for a third place finish.

“We didn’t make any headway. Started third and finished third. I just couldn’t get through three and four very good. I was pretty good in one and two. I could get through three in four about one every five or six times. I was just losing too much time there,” said Kinser beside his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports/Bad Boy Buggies #11.

Blaney and Madsen would bring the field to the green for the 30-lap feature with Madsen gaining the upper hand. The leaders would set a lightening quick pace, hitting lapped traffic by only the fourth circuit.

Blaney would drive to Madsen’s inside to challenge by lap five and six but once clear of traffic Madsen would pull away.

Behind the lead duo, Kinser, Steve Buckwalter, Wayne Johnson and Danny Holtgraver were battle for third.

Action would grind to a halt on lap 11 when Mark Coldren would tumble in turn four. After Coldren walked back to the infield and the track was cleared the green would fly with Madsen pulling away from Blaney with Kinser, Holtgraver, Buckwalter, Johnson, Chad Kemenah and Caleb Armstrong would follow.

The caution would fly soon after for a Tyler Clem spin. Again when the green flew so did Madsen who would catch the rear of the field at the halfway point as Blaney slowly closed with Kinser trying to hold off Holtgraver.

With 12 laps to go the running order was Madsen, Blaney, Kinser, Holtgraver, Johnson, a charging Danny Smith, Kemenah and Buckwalter.

Blaney and Kinser would get one more shot at Madsen when the caution would fly for the final time on lap 23 for an Armstrong spin. But, when the green reappeared Madsen would drive off.

At the checkers it was Madsen over Blaney, Kinser, Holtgraver and Johnson in the top five.

The UNOH All Stars will wrap up their three night event at Bubba Raceway Park on Sunday, Feb. 8. Bubba Raceway Park is located at 9050 NW Gainesville Rd in Ocala, Fla. Ticket and event information is available by calling (352) 622-9400, visiting www.BubbaRacewayPark.com or Facebook.com/BubbaRacewayPark.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com.

Ocala Speedway - 2/7/2015 UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (21 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - 1. 29-Kerry Madsen, 12.069; 2. 10H-Chad Kemenah, 12.088; 3. 11-Steve Kinser, 12.126; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 12.246; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.379; 6. I07-Steve Buckwalter, 12.388; 7. 4-Danny Smith, 12.561; 8. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.593; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.599; 10. 77X-Wayne Johnson, 12.614; 11. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 12.802; 12. 14-Tyler Clem, 12.815; 13. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 12.823; 14. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.862; 15. 40-Mark Imler, 12.909; 16. 71M-Paul May, 13.013; 17. O7-Mark Coldren, 13.048; 18. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.122; 19. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.364; 20. 10-Terry Gray, 13.633; 21. 33-Brent Matus, 14.067

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 77X-Wayne Johnson[1] ; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen[4] ; 3. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 4. 55F-Taylor Ferns[5] ; 5. 71M-Paul May[6] ; 6. 49H-Bradley Howard[7] ; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel[3]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 59-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[2] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 4. 10H-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[5] ; 6. O7-Mark Coldren[6] ; 7. 10-Terry Gray[7]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 11-Steve Kinser[4] ; 2. I07-Steve Buckwalter[3] ; 3. 14-Tyler Clem[1] ; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 5. 40-Mark Imler[5] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[6] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[7]

Dash - (8 Laps, finishing order determined first 9 starting positions of A-feature 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen[1] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[3] ; 4. 77X-Wayne Johnson[4] ; 5. 59-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. I07-Steve Buckwalter[5] ; 7. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[9] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[8]

A-Main - (30 Laps) 1. 29-Kerry Madsen[2]; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[1]; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[3]; 4. 59-Danny Holtgraver[5]; 5. 77X-Wayne Johnson[4]; 6. 10H-Chad Kemenah[7]; 7. 4-Danny Smith[9]; 8. I07-Steve Buckwalter[6]; 9. 45-Tim Shaffer[10]; 10. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[14]; 11. 55F-Taylor Ferns[11]; 12. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[8]; 13. 13-Brandon Matus[18]; 14. 71M-Paul May[16]; 15. 14-Tyler Clem[12]; 16. 40-Mark Imler[13]; 17. 49H-Bradley Howard[17]; 18. 33-Brent Matus[19]; 19. 10-Terry Gray[20]; 20. O7-Mark Coldren[15]; 21. 87-Aaron Reutzel[21] Hard Charger: 13-Brandon Matus[+5]

©2015 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Madsen scores last lap pass for win to open new era for UNOH All Stars

By Brian Liskai

OCALA, FL. (Friday, Feb. 6, 2015) – Australian Kerry Madsen opened the new era for the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions with an exciting last lap pass of Aaron Reutzel to score the season opening victory at Bubba Raceway Park Friday night.

“The Mad Man” actually recorded the fastest lap of the entire race on that last lap. But it was a caution flag with three laps to go that gave him the opportunity as Reutzel’s motor began to sour. Madsen now has four career All Star wins.

“On that last lap I saw him (Reutzel) go to the bottom in one. I said a hail Mary and went for it to the outside and it stuck. That was insane!” said Madsen who opened the All Star season in 2014 with a win at Bubba as well.

“I have to thank Tony (Stewart) and Bubba (Clem) for deciding to rework the track after qualifying. It made for a great feature. I have to thank my guys in the shop. They worked hard all winter and it showed tonight. Bob and Peter Gavranich (team owners) hopefully got to watch this on TV,” added Madsen beside his American Racing Custom Wheels, Earthex Logistics, Keneric Racing backed #29.

Reutzel, who already has a 410 win in 2015, looked to be on his way to his first All Star victory. The 24-year-old racer from Texas took the lead on lap two when Caleb Armstrong made contact with the turn four guard rail and threaded his way through lapped traffic like a surgeon.

But, with three laps to go Danny Smith, who was battling with Madsen for second, slipped off the racing groove in turn four and made contact with the front stretch wall to bring out the caution.

While under yellow, Reutzel actually developed a small oil fire. When the green flew on the restart Reutzel’s motor began to sound sour. As they raced to the white flag Madsen was right on Reutzel’s rear bumper and when Reutzel went to the bottom of turn one, Madsen shot around on the high side and drove to the win.

“I knew my motor was laying down…I was just trying to block those last couple of laps. I hate this for all the people who have helped me and supported me but we’ll be back tomorrow,” said Reutzel beside his BC Fundz/Basic One Services/Lone Star Hydro and Maintenance backed #87.

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer, a four time All Star champion, would drive a solid race to finish third.

“I have Ripper (Kyle) came down with me to help work on the car. That allows me to watch the track and the competition and that is huge. I have to thank Bryan Grove for the opportunity and Gressman Powersports…they build a great engine for small tracks and big tracks,” said Shaffer of his Canton Erectors/Brilex LLC/Helms and Son Excavating backed #45.

Reutzel and Armstrong would bring the field to green for their 30-lap feature with Armstrong gaining the advantage. However, after leading the first lap, as he rocketed through turns three and four to complete lap 2, Armstrong slipped up the track and made contact with the outside fence, bringing out the caution.

On the restart Reutzel now led Smith, Madsen, Shaffer and Steve Kinser. But, the racing would grind to a halt shortly after as the team cars of Bradley Howard and Jordan Givler tangled in turn three with Howard getting upside down. Howard was uninjured but done for the night.

When the green flew again so did Reutzel as he pulled away from Smith. The leaders found lapped traffic by lap 9 and Reutzel’s lead began to evaporate. At the halfway point the running order was Reutzel, Smith, Shaffer, Madsen, Kinser and Chad Kemenah.

Reutzel, a rookie to 410 sprint car racing, sliced and dices his way through traffic and with five laps to go held a 6 car length lead over Smith who now had his hands full with Madsen. With three to go, Smith slipped up high in turn four and made contact with the turn four fence, ending his night and setting up the fantastic finish.

The UNOH All Stars will be back in action Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 at Bubba Raceway Park. Bubba Raceway Park is located at 9050 NW Gainesville Rd in Ocala, Fla. Ticket and event information is available by calling (352) 622-9400, visiting www.BubbaRacewayPark.com or Facebook.com/BubbaRacewayPark.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car touring organization. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com

Ocala Speedway - 2/6/2015
UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (22 Cars)
[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying -
1. i07-Steve Buckwalter, 12.868; 2. 11-Steve Kinser, 12.880; 3. 10h-Chad Kemanah, 12.951; 4. 29-Kerry Madsen, 12.959; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller, 12.975; 6. 14k-Dale Blaney , 13.120; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.129; 8. 4-Danny Smith, 13.352; 9. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.353; 10. O7-Mark Coldren, 13.479; 11. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 13.499; 12. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.515; 13. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.538; 14. 59-Danny Holtgraver, 13.565; 15. 14-Tyler Clem, 13.660; 16. 77x-Wayne Johnson, 13.704; 17. 71m-Paul May, 13.723; 18. 49H-Bradley Howard, 13.727; 19. 10-Terry Gray, 13.814; 20. 40-Mark Imler, 13.945; 21. 49-Jordan Givler, 14.613; 22. 33-Brent Matus, 14.643

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)
1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 3. I07-Steve Buckwalter[4] ; 4. 13-Brandon Matus[5] ; 5. 77X-Wayne Johnson[6] ; 6. 10-Terry Gray[7] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[8]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)
1. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 2. 55F-Taylor Ferns[1] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[4] ; 4. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[3] ; 5. 59-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 6. 71m-Paul May[6] ; 7. 40-Mark Imler[7]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel[2] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 3. 10H-Chad Kemanah[4] ; 4. 14k-Dale Blaney [3] ; 5. 49H-Bradley Howard[6] ; 6. 14-Tyler Clem[5] ; 7. 49-Jordan Givler[7]

Dash - (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature
1. 87-Aaron Reutzel[1] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 3. 29-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 6. 55F-Taylor Ferns[6]

A-Main - (30 Laps)
1. 29-Kerry Madsen[3]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]; 4. 11-Steve Kinser[8]; 5. 10H-Chad Kemanah[9]; 6. 77x-Wayne Johnson[16]; 7. 59-Danny Holtgraver[14]; 8. 55F-Taylor Ferns[6]; 9. 13-Brandon Matus[13]; 10. i07-Steve Buckwalter[7]; 11. 71m-Paul May[17]; 12. 9P-Parker Price-Miller[10]; 13. 10-Terry Gray[19]; 14. 14-Tyler Clem[15]; 15. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2]; 16. 40-Mark Imler[20]; 17. 33-Brent Matus[22]; 18. 4-Danny Smith[4]; 19. 14k-Dale Blaney [11]; 20. 49-Jordan Givler[21]; 21. 49H-Bradley Howard[18]; 22. O7-Mark Coldren[12]
Hard Charger: 77x-Wayne Johnson[+10]

©2015 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Saturated Surface Postpones All Star Opener at Bubba Raceway Park

Three-Day Affair Will Now Be Contested Friday, Saturday and Sunday

OCALA, Fla. (February 5, 2015) - Heavy overnight rains that lingered late into the morning have forced All Star Circuit of Champions and Bubba Raceway Park officials to postpone tonight's scheduled season opener for the 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series.

"There was simply no way we could put together a quality race surface for the teams and an entertaining show for the fans tonight," said promoter Bubba Clem. "Everyone has worked so hard to get here the past couple of weeks, the last thing we wanted to do is have them tear up their equipment, so we're going to race on Sunday and give the racers their full three day show."

The three-day Bubba Army Winter Nationals, paying $5,000-to-win each night, now shifts to Friday, February 6, Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8. Friday and Saturday's events will begin at 7:30 p.m. while Sunday's racing will feature a special early start time of 5:30 p.m.

Bubba Raceway Park is located at 9050 NW Gainesville Rd in Ocala, Fla. Ticket and event information is available by calling (352) 622-9400, visiting www.BubbaRacewayPark.com or Facebook.com/BubbaRacewayPark.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is the original winged sprint car tour. Follow the All Stars during their 50 plus race season on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars. An all new website has been launched at www.AllStarSprint.com.

 

 

A new energy, a new attitude - UNOH All Stars set to kick off 2015 season

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015

By Brian Liskai

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – An exciting new era for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Car Series – the nation’s original traveling sprint car series – will kick off with five races over eight days in sunny FLORIDA beginning Thursday, Feb. 5 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla.

The new All Stars will embark under the leadership of series owner Tony Stewart, who has energized “America’s Series” - its fans, race teams and tracks. Stewart, the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and former IndyCar and USAC triple-crown champion, will be very visible during the UNOH All Star events in Florida.

The All Stars – with a new attitude – will kick off the season at the Bubba Army Winter Nationals with three $5,000-to-win events - Thursday, Feb. 5, Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7. The UNOH All Stars then travel a short distance to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida to be part of the DIRTcar Nationals. The All Stars will compete Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12.

Due to the recent change in ownership of the UNOH All Stars, the events in Florida, while sanctioned by the series, will not count toward the 2015 national point championship. However, tow money will be distributed according to 2014 point standings (competitor bulletin posted at www.AllStarSprint.com).

Five-time and defending All Star champion Dale Blaney will lead a strong contingent of All Star drivers. Expected to compete is four-time series champion Chad Kemenah; Danny Holtgraver, new comer Ryan Smith, 2014 national 410 winged sprint car rookie of the year Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Jac and Sheldon Haudenschild, two-time series champion Greg Wilson and four-time All Star champion Tim Shaffer.

The UNOH All Star events in Florida also draw many of the World of Outlaw teams like 20-time champion Steve Kinser. Look for “The Madman” Kerry Madsen, Craig Dollansky, Joey Saldana and more to compete.

Adding to the excitement will be several drivers from the PA Posse and various regional series.

Advance tickets and event information about the Fourth Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals can be found at www.bubbaracewaypark.com. For those unable to be at Ocala, the races at Bubba Raceway Park will be streamed via online pay-per-view at www.xsan.tv.

Tickets to the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park are on sale now at www.DIRTcarNationals.com. The Volusia events will also be broadcast by DIRTVision on the award winning www.DIRTVision.com.

Fans can follow the UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions on Twitter, @ASCoC, and join the conversation using the hashtag #TheNewAllstars. Like us on Facebook and post your favorite All Star pictures on Instagram. The series official website remains www.AllStarSprint.com.

UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion Events

Bubba Raceway Park – Feb. 5-7

Volusia Speedway Park – Feb. 11-12

Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, FL)

(schedules subject to change)

· Wednesday, February 4th: Sprint car open practice, 6-9 p.m.

· Thursday, February 5th: $5,000-to-win show; pit gates open at noon; hot laps 7 p.m.

· Friday, February 6th: $5,000-to-win show; pit gates open at noon; hot laps 7 p.m.

· Saturday, February 7th: $5,000-to-win show; pit gates open at noon; hot laps 7 p.m.

Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL)

(schedules subject to change)

· Tuesday, February 10th: open practice; pit gates open at noon; practice 7:30 p.m.

· Wednesday, February 11th: $5,000-to-win show; pit gates open at 10 a.m.; drivers’ meeting, 5:15 p.m.; hot laps 6 p.m.

· Thursday, February 12th: $5,000-to-win show; pit gates open at 10 a.m.; drivers’ meeting, 5:15 p.m.; hot laps 6 p.m.

News and Notes: Bubba Raceway Park & Volusia Speedway Park (February 2015)

· All events will be officially sanctioned, but will not count towards the 2015 National Points Fund

· All events will follow the 2014 All Star Circuit of Champions rules book with the following amendment and recommendation:

Hoosier H-R15 RR tire has been approved for use.

· Tethers and torsion stops are strongly recommended

· Refer to the World of Outlaws bulletin for 2015 rule changes specific to the World of Outlaws if staying for those events.

· All 2014 members in good standing will receive 2 free pit passes per event

· Tow money will be distributed as follows:

o $300 for positions 1-5 (based on 2014 final National points fund standings)

o $200 for positions 6-8 (based on 2014 final National points fund standings)

o $150 for positions 9-10 (based on 2014 final National points fund standings)

o 2014 National Champion receives extra $200 tow money for tow paying races

o One tow money/past champion’s payment for multiple shows at same venue; must attend all shows to be eligible to receive tow money

o Tow money will be paid at the track following the final event at each venue

o Top 10 positions will reset on a weekly basis during the 2015 season (more information to be provided on this after the Florida events)

Additional information on the 2015 schedule, memberships and sanction agreements will be provided after the Floridaevents All owners/drivers are encouraged to email applicable contact information (name, address, cell number, email address) to allstars@tonystewart.com

*Tow money eligible drivers for Florida events are 1. Dale Blaney; 2. Jac Haudenschild; 3. Danny Holtgraver; 4. Tim Shaffer; 5. Lee Jacobs; 6. Chad Kemenah; 7. Andrew Palker; 8. Caleb Helms; 9. Sheldon Haudenschild; 10. Cole Duncan

 

 

Tony Stewart To Acquire All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series Purchase Secures Future of Nation’s Oldest Winged Sprint Car Tour

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 28, 2015) – Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart has agreed to terms with Guy Webb, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour.

The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. The transaction between Webb and Stewart will proceed immediately.

“I’ve put my heart and soul into the All Star Circuit of Champions for many years, and it gives me great peace of mind to hand over the reins of this series to Tony Stewart,” Webb said. “Tony is dirt track racing’s biggest advocate, and he’s always working in the best interest of sprint car racing. His leadership will ensure the success of this series for many years to come.”

“My passion for sprint car racing is well known, and the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series has been a pillar of the sport for a long time,” Stewart said. “Racing is my business, and I look forward to building on the All Star Series’ already impressive legacy by taking it to a new level of success and sustainability.”

Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion whose portfolio of dirt-track racing businesses include Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and Tony Stewart Racing, which fields entries for six-time and reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz and 20-time World of Outlaws champion King of the Outlaws, Steve Kinser.

Augmenting the purchase of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series are the terms Stewart reached separately with Rob Hunter and Shane Helms, principals of the Renegade Sprint Series. The agreement will bring drivers from both series’ together under the All Star Circuit of Champions banner in 2015.

The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions schedule boasts 50 race dates and has been assembled through a collaborative effort between sanctioning bodies, existing speedways and promoters new to the series. Highlights include:

A national point fund totaling more than $100,000.

Season-opening events at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida, Feb. 5-7 and at Volusia Speedway Park near Barberville, Florida, Feb. 11-12. The transition in ownership will see these events designated as non-point races.

The first point race toward the national point fund will be March 28 at Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek kicks off at Attica Raceway Park followed by traditional stops at Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Fremont Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park and the $10,000-to-win finale at Fremont.

Pennsylvania’s Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway will again play host to the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series as part of several tours through the Keystone State.

The season championship will conclude at the UNOH Sprintacular Oct. 10 at Eldora Speedway.

The full season schedule and new management team will be announced soon, and news updates will be posted as available on www.AllStarSprint.com.

An improved social media presence begins immediately on Twitter.com/@ASCoC, www.facebook.com/AllStarCircuitofChampions and www.Instagram.com/AllStarSprints using the hashtag #TheNewAllStars.

Competitor, media, promoter and sponsorship inquiries should be directed to allstars@tonystewart.com.

 

 

 

UNOH All Stars Kick-Off 2015 Season at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park

CAMARGO, IL. – One of America’s oldest traveling sprint car organizations, the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions, will kick off their 2015 racing season with the traditional journey to sunny Florida.

The UNOH All Star teams will battle during five events – all paying $5,000 to win and $400 to start the A-Main – at two tracks over eight days.

It begins at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida with three shows – Thursday, Feb. 5; Friday, Feb. 6; and Saturday, Feb. 7. The UNOH All Stars then travel a short distance to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida, to be part of the DIRTcar Nationals. The UNOH All Stars will compete Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12.

The UNOH All Stars are part of the Bubba Army Winter Nationals at the Ocala speedplant. The Winter Nationals features 14 nights of the best dirt racers in the world with the World of Outlaws Late Models; the UNOH All Star sprints; the DIRTcar UMP Open Wheel Modifieds; the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars; and the Nesmith Crate Dirt Late Model Series.

During the 2014 Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dave Blaney scored his 46th career UNOH All Star win and 2014 Kings Royal winner Kerry Madsen would score his third career series victory on Feb. 10.

The DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park runs Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Saturday, Feb. 21. Nearly 200 teams are expected compete during the 12 nights of racing at the high-speed, half-mile oval. Besides the UNOH All Stars, the DIRTcar Nationals features the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series; the UMP Modifieds; the World of Outlaws Late Models; the UMP Late Models; and the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds. You never know who you’ll see in the pits each night, but NASCAR racers like Austin and Ty Dillon will be among those from all over the country and Canada trying to earn their share of nearly half a million dollars in winnings — not to mention one of the prized Gator trophies.

Last year at Volusia, the UNOH All Stars lost the opening event to rain, but Joey Saldana, who sits third in career All Star wins, would record his 71st series victory.

The big question coming into the 2015 season is can Dale Blaney, who scored his fifth career UNOH All Star Championship with 16 series wins in 2014, keep his hot streak rolling. Expect young chargers like Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Holtgraver, Ryan Smith, Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, and more like veteran Jac Haudenschild to challenge Blaney.

INFO for Bubba Raceway Park:

WHAT: The Fourth Annual Bubba Army Winter Nationals is a 19-night event at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida.

WHO: UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion Sprints; World of Outlaw Late Models; NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series; UMP Modifieds; UMP Late Models; Florida Mini-Sprints; USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars; Bilstein Mod Lite Stars; Lucas Oil ASCS 360 Sprints.

WHERE: Bubba Raceway Park is a 3/8th mile D-shaped, semi-banked clay track that is the oldest dirt track in the state of Florida, celebrating its 63rd season in 2015. Bubba Raceway Park is located at 9050 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida, just off of I-75.

THE RECORD: On Feb. 8, 2013, Daryn Pittman of Pittsboro, Ind., established the winged sprint car track record of 11.840 during UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions competition. That equates to 114.4 mph on the 3/8th of a mile track.

WHEN: The event kicked off Jan. 27 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 28. There are 11 combo ticket prices available the day of the show. There is free camping and parking (VIP parking available $10 per day). All grandstand tickets may be upgraded to a pit pass for the difference of the pit entry on same event day. Kids five and under get in free with paid adult. No coolers allowed.

MISC.: Go to www.bubbaracewaypark.com for detailed information on the Fourth Annual Winter Nationals.

INFO for Volusia Speedway Park:

WHAT: The DIRTcar Nationals is a 12-night event at Volusia Speedway Park kicking off the 2015 dirt track racing season with the sport’s biggest names in competition.

WHO: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, including teams owned by NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne; World of Outlaws Late Models; Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds; DIRTcar UMP Modifieds; DIRTcar Late Models; and UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars.

WHERE: Volusia Speedway Park is the world’s fastest half-mile dirt track located 15 miles west of I-95 on State Road 40 in Barberville, Fla.

THE RECORD: On Feb. 10, 2011, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver Paul McMahan blazed a trail around half-mile Volusia Speedway Park in 12.569 seconds at 143.209 mph, making it the fastest half-mile oval in racing. For comparison’s sake, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ track record at half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, regarded as the fastest half-mile oval in NASCAR, is 14.813 seconds at 129.535 mph.

WHEN: The event kicks off on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 21, with double-headers every night. The grandstands open nightly at 5 p.m. with qualifying at 6 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 7:20 p.m.

DAILY SCHEDULE (with advance reserved seat ticket prices):

Tuesday, Feb. 10 – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds & Sprint Car Open Practice — $20

Wednesday, Feb. 11 – UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds — $29

Thursday, Feb. 12 – UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds — $29

Friday, Feb. 13 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds — $39

Saturday, Feb. 14 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds — $39

Sunday, Feb. 15 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds — $39

Monday, Feb. 16 – DIRTcar Late Models & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds ‘Gator Championship’ — $35

Tuesday, Feb. 17 – DIRTcar Late Models & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Triple 20s — $35

Wednesday, Feb. 18 – DIRTcar Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds — $39

Thursday, Feb. 19 – World of Outlaws Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds — $39

Friday, Feb. 20 – World of Outlaws Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds — $39

Saturday, Feb. 21 – World of Outlaws Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds — $39

MONEY SAVING SUPER-VALUE PACKAGES

Week #1:

DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and All-Star Sprints 3-Day Package (Feb. 10-12) - $75

DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 3-Day Package (Feb. 13-15) - $100

Week #2:

DIRTcar UMP Late Models and Modifieds 3-Day Package (Feb. 16-18) - $100

World of Outlaws Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds 3-Day Package (Feb. 19-21) - $100

– Every ticket comes with a free pit pass fans can acquire after entering the main gate

– Reserved seats are $2 more day of show

– Children 10-and-under are free in General Admission

TICKETS: Tickets to the event can be purchased online at www.DIRTcar.com/tickets or by calling 877-395-8606.

ONLINE: The official website for the event is www.DIRTcarNationals.com. Fans can follow the event on Twitter @DIRTcarNats or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DIRTcarNationals.

CONTACTS: Event manager is Jeff Hachmann (315-283-3367/jhachmann@dirtcar.com) and public relations/credentials is Chris Dolack (704-467-7643/cdolack@dirtcar.com)

 

 

2015 UNOH All Star Schedule Released

CAMARGO, IL. (Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions has released its 2015 Schedule featuring nearly 50 events in 11 states.

The UNOH All Star 2015 season begins with the Florida Winter Nationals which features five $5,000-to-win races at just two tracks over 8 days. Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL starts the UNOH All Star season with three shows, Thursday, Feb. 5, Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7. Then the All Stars head to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday Feb. 12. Each show pays the standard UNOH All Star purse of $5,000 to win with a breakdown to $1,000 for 10th and $400 to start the A-Main.

The UNOH All Stars then head to Ohio’s Attica Raceway Park for the traditional and exciting kick-off to the “northern tour” with the Spring Nationals Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4. The series has competed at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” venue 104 times in the track’s history.

Then it’s off to challenge the PA Posse at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, April 24 and at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 25.

May kicks off with a double-header weekend at the tough western Pennsylvania tracks of Lernerville Speedway on Friday, May 1 and Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday, May 2. The UNOH All Stars then get back to the state of Illinois when they visit Jacksonville Speedway on Friday, May 15. The Memorial Day weekend will be a triple header when the UNOH All Stars visit Plymouth Speedway in Indiana for the first time in the track’s history on Friday, May 22. That is followed by the traditional two-day show – Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and May 23 ($10,000 to win) – at Fremont Speedway in Ohio. The All Stars have visited Fremont Speedway 116 times in the track’s storied 64 year history.

The month of June will more than likely decide who will contend for the UNOH All Star crown. It all begins Saturday, June 6 at Butler Motor Speedway in Michigan followed by three straight nights of racing: Thursday, June 11 at Canandaigua Motorsports Park; Friday, June 12 at Williams Grove Speedway; and Saturday, June 13 at Lincoln Speedway. Webb noted there is the possibility of a fourth night on Sunday, June 14 being added as he is in negotiations with another track.

Then it’s the event fans and drivers from around the world look forward to year after year – the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The “Original Speedweek” features nine straight nights of racing at eight different tracks in the Buckeye State, all paying $5,000 to win with the exception of the finale at Fremont Speedway which will pay $10,000 to win.

It begins Friday, June 19 at Attica Raceway Park followed by a trip to the legendary Eldora Speedway (which has hosted more All Star shows – 135 - than any other track) on Saturday, June 20. The always exciting bullring of Waynesfield Raceway Park will host the All Stars on Sunday, June 21 followed by a trip to the Moler Raceway Park on Monday, June 22. Tuesday, June 23 has the All Stars at one of the tracks who helped get the series started in the 1970s – Sharon Speedway. Fremont Speedway will host the Wednesday, June 24 Speedweek event before the series heads to 35 Raceway Park on Thursday, June 25. Limaland Motorsports Park will have night #8 of Speedweek on Friday, June 26 with Fremont Speedway hosting the $10,000-to-win finale on Saturday, June 27.

“Speedweek will have a total purse of $245,000. It’s humbling to look at Ohio Sprint Speedweek and know it is the ‘original speed week.’ So many others have attempted to copy this event. The race teams, fans and tracks have worked hard to keep this rich tradition going. I would hope everyone recognizes the importance of Ohio Sprint Speedweek to not only the state but the region and across the country,” said Webb.

July will begin with a double-header weekend at Mercer Raceway Park in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The UNOH All Stars will head back to Sharon Speedway for the Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, July 11 before teams to head to the Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway on Friday and Saturday July 17 and 18.

The series then heads west as the All Stars will battle the IRA teams at Wilmot Raceway in Wisconsin on Saturday, July 25 before travelling to the always tough Husets Speedway in South Dakota on Sunday, July 26. West Liberty Raceway in Iowa will host the UNOH All stars on Wednesday, July 29.

“We are also working with the World of Outlaws to support the Iron Man event on August 7 and 8 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely (MO),” said Webb.

Butler Motor Speedway in Michigan will host a double-header weekend with the UNOH All Stars on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22.

The UNOH All Stars will help Attica Raceway Park in Ohio wrap up its 2015 season with the traditional Attica Ambush on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 and 5.

“There’s a possibility of another event on Labor Day weekend at another track on Sunday, September 6,” Webb said.

September wraps up with two huge events. It begins with a Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12 race at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania which includes the historic Tuscarora 50 event at the Juniata County Fair. Then it’s back to Fremont for the 9th Annual Jim Ford Classic on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19 with the finale paying the feature winner $10,000.

The UNOH All Stars will work with the World of Outlaws to support the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-3. The 2015 season will wrap up with the Sprintacular at Eldora Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 10.

“We will continue to work hard to ensure the fans get an entertaining show, and the tracks and race teams continue to thrive,” said Webb.

Of the 37 UNOH All Star features held in 2014, there were 16 different winners including five first time victors – Lee Jacobs (2 wins), Rick Abreu (2 wins), Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden and Caleb Griffith.

The series will go back to crowning one national champion in 2015 and will continue its appearance package to the teams who follow the tour all season. The 2015 point fund will award the champion $30,000. UNOH All Star President Guy Webb said more money has been allocated through the top 10 in points.

The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions point fund will be: 1. $30,000; 2. $20,000; 3. $17,000; 4. $12,000; 5. $9,000; 6. $8,000; 7. $7,000; 8. $6,000; 9. $5,000; 10, $5,000. In addition the series appearance package will pay the previous year’s National Champion $500 per track and $300 to up to 9 other teams registered to run the entire season.

Webb said the total for point fund money and appearance fees is $270,000 for 2015.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

2015 Schedule

February

2/5 Bubba Raceway Park

2/6 Bubba Raceway Park

2/7 Bubba Raceway Park

2/11 Volusia Speedway Park

2/12 Volusia Speedway Park

April

4/3 Attica Raceway Park

4/4 Attica Raceway Park

4/24 Williams Grove Speedway

4/25 Port Royal Speedway

May

5/1 Lernervile Speedway

5/2 Mercer Raceway Park

5/15 Jacksonville Speedway

5/22 Plymouth Speedway

5/23 Fremont Speedway

5/24 Fremont Speedway

June

6/6 Butler Speedway

6/11 Canandaigua Motorsports Park

6/12 Williams Grove Speedway

6/13 Lincoln Speedway

6/14 TBA - Pennsylvania

Ohio Sprint Speedweek

6/19 Attica Raceway Park

6/20 Eldora Speedway

6/21 Waynesfield Raceway Park

6/22 Moler Raceway Park

6/23 Sharon Speedway

6/24 Fremont Speedway

6/25 35 Raceway Park

6/26 Limaland Motorsports Park

6/27 Fremont Speedway

July

7/4 Mercer Raceway Park

7/5 Mercer Raceway Park

7/11 Sharon Speedway

7/17 Eldora Speedway - Kings Royal

7/18 Eldora Speedway - Kings Royal

7/24 TBA

7/25 Wilmot Raceway

7/26 Husets Speedway

7/29 West Liberty Raceway

August

8/7 Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

8/8 Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

8/21 Butler Motor Speedway

8/22 Butler Motor Speedway

September

9/4 Attica Raceway Park

9/5 Attica Raceway Park

9/6 TBA

9/11 Port Royal Speedway

9/12 Port Royal Speedway

9/18 Fremont Speedway

9/19 Fremont Speedway

October

10/1 Williams Grove Speedway - National Open

10/2 Williams Grove Speedway - National Open

10/3 Williams Grove Speedway - National Open

10/10 Eldora Speedway

*Dates Subject to Change*

 

 

 

Fremont Speedway Promoter teams up with Plymouth Speedway to bring UNOH All Stars

PLYMOUTH, IN. – For the first time in the track’s history, Plymouth Speedway will host the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint cars on Friday, May 22.

The event will be part of a Memorial Day weekend triple-header for the All Stars including back-to-back shows at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.

Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer, voted the 2013 Regional Promoter of the Year by his peers, and Plymouth Speedway Promoter Ed Kennedy teamed up to bring the 410 winged sprint cars to the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval. Plymouth runs modifieds, 600 non-wing open sprints and stocks on a weekly basis. This will be the first time winged 410 sprints will compete at Plymouth since it was converted to dirt.

“It’s a thrill to work with Rich to give area fans the chance to see winged 410 sprint cars at Plymouth. Rich is well respected by race promoters and when he called to discuss this opportunity I knew it was a no-brainer,” said Kennedy.

The Friday event at Plymouth will pay $5,000 to win. The UNOH All Stars then head to Fremont for the traditional two-day show with Saturday’s event paying $3,000 to win and Sunday’s race paying $10,000 to win.

“Ed has been working very hard to make improvements to Plymouth which has a long and storied history, much like Fremont. It’s only a three hour drive from Fremont and it gives not only the All Star teams but our local teams a chance to race three nights with very little travel,” said Farmer.

Farmer said the drivers who compete in the Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series will also receive financial incentives to compete at Plymouth. He added he and Kennedy worked with Attica Raceway Park and other area tracks along with the Interstate Racing Association to ensure the event is successful.

“The race teams will also have the opportunity to tour the Hoosier Tire factory to see how their tires are built,” said Farmer.

The 600 non-wing open sprints will also race at Plymouth on May 22 and for an increased purse.

For more information on Plymouth Speedway go to www.plymouthspeedway.net. For more information on Fremont Speedway go to www.fremontohspeedway.com. For more on the UNOH All Stars go to www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

2015 All Star Membership Information

CAMARGO, IL. (Monday, Dec. 1, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will kick off the 2015 season in February. Teams that want to pursue the $1.3 million in prize money and $270,000 in point fund and appearance money need to purchase their memberships now.

UNOH All Star memberships, which include two free pit passes to each series’ event, are just $425 if purchased prior to Jan. 1, 2015. After Jan. 1, the membership is $500. Membership sales will conclude at the end of January in preparation for the Florida Winter Nationals which feature five events over eight days at two tracks.

The membership form is available under the “Team Info” menu on the UNOH All Star website at www.allstarsprint.com.

“We look forward to continuing the large membership presence and seeing all the teams many times throughout the racing season. These memberships reward teams that frequent All Star events over the course of the year. Our schedule, which should be released in the coming weeks, has around 50 races in nine states,” said Guy Webb, UNOH All Star President/CEO.

Any race teams with questions may call UNOH All Star General Manager Kyle Keesy at 419-330-1411.

 

 

UNOH All Stars Preview 2015 Schedule

CARMARGO, IL. (Friday, Nov. 14, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions have a rich history having been winged sprint car racing’s first major travelling sanctioning body in the Midwest in the early 1970s. That tradition will continue in 2015 as series officials have been busy working with tracks throughout the region and country to schedule entertaining events with the regions finest race tracks.

“We already have agreements in place for our traditional major events in 2015. The UNOH All Star brand will continue to compete at some of the finest racing facilities in the Midwest – well-established tracks with great local race teams and supportive fans. Additionally, our new point fund structure and appearance package has been well received,” said Guy Webb, President of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions.

The UNOH All Star 2015 season begins with the Florida Winter Nationals which features five $5,000-to-win races at just two tracks over 8 days. Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL starts the UNOH All Star season with three shows, Thursday, Feb. 5, Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7. Then the All Stars head to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday Feb. 12. Each show pays the standard UNOH All Star purse of $5,000 to win with a breakdown to $1,000 for 10th and $400 to start the A-Main.

The UNOH All Stars then head to Ohio’s Attica Raceway Park for the traditional and exciting kick-off to the “northern tour” with the Spring Nationals in April. The series has competed at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” venue 104 times in the track’s history. The UNOH All Stars will also open the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek at the track in June and will return for another traditionally exciting event – the Attica Ambush – on Labor Day Weekend.

Nearby Fremont Speedway – which has hosted the UNOH All Stars 116 times in “The Track That Action Built’s” 64 year history – will see the series visit for the traditional Memorial Day weekend event which includes a $10,000 to win finale along with two shows during Ohio Speedweek including the $10,000-to-win finale, and the must-see 8th Annual Jim Ford Classic weekend which also features a $10,000-to-win finale in September.

The 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek is set for nine events – June 19th-27th. 2015 Ohio Sprint Speedweek tracks include: Attica Raceway Park, Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway, Wayne County Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Fremont Speedway and Limaland Motorsports Park.

“All of the Ohio Speedweek events are at tracks that have played a significant role in the history and success of the All Stars and we’re excited to continue this tradition,” said Webb.

The UNOH All Stars will also battle the PA Posse at the historical and ultra-competitive Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Port Royal Speedway in Central Pennsylvania. The UNOH All Stars will also return to the State of New York in 2015.

Wayne County Speedway (Orville, OH) with 4 events and Butler Motor Speedway (Quincy, MI) with 3 events will continue as staples on the UNOH All Star schedule.

Western Pennsylvania has always been a very important part of the UNOH All Star schedule during the series’ rich history. That will continue in 2015 with several events at Mercer Raceway Park and Lernerville Speedway.

The UNOH All Stars will give teams and fans a chance to “go west” again with events at the Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI) to take on the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and at the historic Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD.

“These tracks have invested in and built 410 winged sprint car racing. They have demonstrated that they are committed to growing the sport and the All Stars are excited to continue our relationship with them” said Webb.

The UNOH All Stars will no longer utilize the “region” point fund and will go back to crowning one National Champion in 2015. Also, the series will continue its appearance package to the teams who follow the tour all season. The 2015 point fund – will award the UNOH All Star Champion $30,000. Webb said more money has been reallocated through the top 10.

“This point fund will reward the commitment and dedication of our traveling teams” said Webb.

The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions point fund will be: 1. $30,000; 2. $20,000; 3. $17,000; 4. $12,000; 5. $9,000; 6. $8,000; 7. $7,000; 8. $6,000; 9. $5,000; 10, $5,000. In addition the series appearance package will pay the previous year’s National Champion $500 per track and $300 to up to 9 other teams registered to run the entire season.

With the excitement building for 2015 - a complete schedule will be released in the coming weeks – the main question is who can knock Dale Blaney off the top of the UNOH All Star mountain. The Hartford, OH driver will be coming off the most successful year of his career, winning 16 series events in 2014 and an unprecedented fifth series championship. Blaney also won his fifth Ohio Sprint Speedweek title.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

Abreu blasts to Eldora Win; Blaney earns 5th UNOH All Star Title

ROSSBURG, Ohio (Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014) – Rico Abreu felt Eldora Speedway owed him something. The Napa, California driver didn’t have a very good Four Crown Nationals a couple of weeks ago and he vowed he would redeem himself upon his next visit to “The Big E.”

He did just that Saturday as he claimed the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions season finale. It was Abreu’s second career UNOH All Star win, both coming this season. Abreu blasted around Dale Blaney to take the lead on lap 18 and worked his way through traffic like a surgeon to score the win.

“To beat Dale Blaney at Eldora…wow. Dale and Donnie (Schatz) are on top of their game this year so this is a huge accomplishment. I’ve crashed a lot lately including at the Four Crown. I feel I’ve let my team down but this makes up for a lot. I’ve won a midget race and now a winged sprint car race at Eldora. That is really awesome,” said Abreu of his Abreu Vineyards/ButlerBuilt Seats/Stadelhofer Construction backed #24.

“This gives us a huge confidence boost as we get ready for the Trophy Cup coming up,” added Abreu of his 23rd victory of 2014.

Blaney would come home second and become the first driver to ever win five UNOH All Star championships.

“It’s hard to lead here. You try to run straight around the top but not enough to wear the tire out. I got the wing back a little too far and it got tight getting into turn three. Rico did a great job. He’s been really fast all year. We just got wiped,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks/Gf1 Chasses backed machine.

“Five All Star titles is really neat. It’s a testament to the guys I’ve driven for. I’ve had great cars and George (Fisher, crew chief) has been with me for 12 years now and he gives me great cars every night. We’re going to try to get six next year,” added Blaney.

Blaney and Randy Hannagan would bring the field to green for the 30-lap feature with Blaney gaining the upper hand. Just as Blaney caught the back of the pack on lap six the caution would fly for a Derek Hagar spin.

The restart order was Blaney, Hannagan, Greg Wilson, Christopher Bell, Abreu and Gary Taylor. When the green flew again Blaney pulled away but it was short lived as Lee Jacobs tangled with Gary Taylor. The red would come out as Jacobs required medical attention. He would go to a nearby hospital for treatment of a lower back issue.

On the restart Blaney would pull away from Hannagan again as Wilson, Abreu, Bell, Ian Madsen, Travis Philo, Dean Jacobs, Sheldon Haudenschild and Chris Andrews gave chase. Abreu would drive around Wilson for third on lap 10 and immediately closed on Hannagan.

Blaney would again catch the back of the pack on lap 13 and as he tried to negotiate the heavy lapped traffic, Abreu closed quickly. At the half way point Abreu was right on Blaney’s rear bumper. Abreu would execute a perfect slider in turns three and four on lap 18 to take the lead.

With 10 laps remaining the running order was Abreu, Blaney, Hannagan, Wilson, Madsen, Bell and Andrews who had started 22nd. As the leaders raced through heavy lapped traffic it was Blaney’s turn to apply pressure as he raced under Abreu several times attempting to regain the lead.

Abreu would make some daring moves in traffic in the closing handful of laps as he drove to the win. Blaney, Hannagan, Wilson and Madsen would round out the top five.

The race closed the books on the UNOH All Star season and was the 135th visit of the series to Eldora. The All Stars were part of the UNOH Sprintacular at Eldora which saw 111 sprint cars signed in for the three divisions of racing.

Of the 37 events the UNOH All Stars sanctioned in 2014, there were 16 different winners led by Blaney who scored 16 series victories.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Eldora Speedway - 10/11/2014

All Star Circuit of Champions (36 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.990; 2. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.026; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 13.028; 4. 53-Chris Bell, 13.031; 5. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.038; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.081; 7. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.183; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.206; 9. 59-Dean Jacobs, 13.208; 10. 9W-Derek Hagar, 13.241; 11. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.255; 12. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.256; 13. 4-Danny Smith, 13.267; 14. 21-D.J. Foos, 13.279; 15. OO-Jim Nier, 13.283; 16. 13D-Mark Dobmeier, 13.324; 17. 4T-Tyler Courtney, 13.366; 18. 71M-Paul May, 13.379; 19. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.398; 20. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 13.399; 21. 6-Jac Haudenschild, 13.461; 22. 56R-Ryan Myers, 13.465; 23. O9-Chris Andrews, 13.497; 24. 9X-Rob Chaney, 13.510; 25. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 13.559; 26. 59X-Bryan Nuckles, 13.606; 27. 15H-Mitch Harble, 13.654; 28. 2M-Dustin Daggett, 13.738; 29. O6-Brandy Bower, 13.743; 30. 59J-Kirk Jeffries, 13.930; 31. 99-Josh Davis, 14.018; 32. 37-Mark Coleman, 14.147; 33. 76-Davey Jones, 14.468; 34. 33-Brent Matus, 14.659; 35. 84-Jimmy Stinson, 99.999; 36. 91-Cale Thomas, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 6-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 3. 59-Dean Jacobs[4] ; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 5. 4T-Tyler Courtney[2] ; 6. 55F-Taylor Ferns[7] ; 7. O6-Brandy Bower[8] ; 8. 76-Davey Jones[9] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[3]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 71M-Paul May[2] ; 2. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6] ; 3. 21-D.J. Foos[3] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[5] ; 5. 9W-Derek Hagar[4] ; 6. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[8] ; 7. 59X-Bryan Nuckles[7] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[9] ; 9. 56R-Ryan Myers[1]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 2. O9-Chris Andrews[1] ; 3. 18-Ian Madsen[5] ; 4. OO-Jim Nier[3] ; 5. 13-Brandon Matus[2] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[4] ; 7. 15H-Mitch Harble[7] ; 8. 99-Josh Davis[8]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 13D-Mark Dobmeier[3] ; 4. 53-Chris Bell[6] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 2M-Dustin Daggett[7] ; 7. 9X-Rob Chaney[1]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[3] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2] ; 3. 53-Chris Bell[1] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 5. 24-Rico Abreu[4] ; 6. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. 2M-Dustin Daggett[8] ; 3. 55F-Taylor Ferns[5] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 5. 15H-Mitch Harble[7] ; 6. 59X-Bryan Nuckles[6] ; 7. 99-Josh Davis[11] ; 8. O6-Brandy Bower[9] ; 9. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[10] ; 10. 33-Brent Matus[14] ; 11. 76-Davey Jones[13] ; 12. 56R-Ryan Myers[3] ; 13. 9X-Rob Chaney[4] ; 14. 37-Mark Coleman[12]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps) 1. 24-Rico Abreu[5]; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[1]; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[2]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[4]; 5. 18-Ian Madsen[7]; 6. 53-Chris Bell[3]; 7. O9-Chris Andrews[22]; 8. 5T-Travis Philo[11]; 9. 4-Danny Smith[13]; 10. 59-Dean Jacobs[9]; 11. 21-D.J. Foos[14]; 12. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[20]; 13. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 14. OO-Jim Nier[15]; 15. 6-Jac Haudenschild[21]; 16. 71M-Paul May[18]; 17. 9W-Derek Hagar[10]; 18. 4T-Tyler Courtney[17]; 19. 55F-Taylor Ferns[23]; 20. 13D-Mark Dobmeier[16]; 21. 13-Brandon Matus[19]; 22. 2M-Dustin Daggett[24]; 23. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6]; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs[8] Hard Charger: O9-Chris Andrews[+15]

 

 

Blaney on brink of historic season when UNOH All Stars head to Eldora

ROSSBURG, Ohio (Monday, Oct. 6, 2014) – Dale Blaney could do something no other sprint car driver has done when the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions visit the Eldora Speedway Saturday.

Blaney will earn an unprecedented fifth series championship if he takes the green flag in the feature event. Earlier this summer Blaney became the only driver in the long history of the UNOH All Stars to claim a fifth Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship. Blaney is one of five drivers – Kenny Jacobs, Frank Kerr, Chad Kemenah and Tim Shaffer - to have earned four series championships. Blaney will also lock up the Ohio Region championship of the UNOH All Stars.

No other track in the country has hosted more of the UNOH All Star races than “The Big E.” Saturday’s event will be the 135th visit of the UNOH All Stars at the famous half mile. There have been 42 different UNOH All Star winners at Eldora, led by Jacobs with 21 victories.

The UNOH Sprintacular not only includes the All Stars, but the Buckeye Machine BOSS non-wing sprint cars and the NRA Sprint Invader 360 sprints. Last year the three divisions brought in over 100 sprint cars to Eldora.

Earlier this year during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek visit to the track, Danny Holtgraver scored his first career win at Eldora. Last year for the Sprintacular Jac Haudenschild, who has a pair of series wins in 2014, would score the victory. Haudenschild has 9 career All Star wins at Eldora.

Blaney, who has 16 series wins in 2014 to run his career total to 115, has 6 career All Star wins at The Big E. Overall, Blaney has 20 wins in 2014, the most he has ever scored in one season in his career. Should Blaney win the feature Saturday for his 17th series win, it would tie for the most All Star wins for him in a year since he scored 17 in 1996.

Haudenschild sits second in the UNOH All Star national points followed by Holtgraver, Shaffer and Lee Jacobs. Jacobs, who is second in the Ohio Region points, is wrapping up one of his most successful seasons and has two series wins in 2014.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com or www.eldoraspeedway.com

 

 

Blaney holds of Kaeding for UNOH All Star Win at Brushcreek

PEEBLES, Ohio (Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014) – Dale Blaney held off a furious charge by Tim Kaeding over the last six laps Saturday to earn his 16th University of Northwestern All Star Circuit of Champions victory of the season at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex.

In the UNOH All Stars first appearance at “The Creek” since 2005 – the track has been reshaped and made smaller and racer since then – Blaney charged around Derek Hagar on lap 19 and then survived several attempts by Kaeding following a late race caution, to earn his 20thoverall win of 2014.

“This is the most wins I’ve ever had in a season. It’s been unbelievable. Tony (Kennedy) has put together such an awesome team. I’ve said it a bunch this year, but George (Fisher, crew chief) is more focused than I’ve ever seen him,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks backed #14k.

The victory was Blaney’s 115th career UNOH All Star win and is the second most in a season with the series – he earned 17 All Star wins in 1996. Blaney has essentially wrapped up his fifth UNOH All Star championship – a feat no other driver has accomplished in the history of the series.

“I heard Tim a lot there the last few laps. I was getting tighter and was using all the track to keep him behind me. This was a fun track,” added Blaney.

For Kaeding, it was another second place finish behind “The Low Rider.”

“Just like out west…I finished behind him again. I’m going to have to pull a Tonya Harding on him and break his knees or something,” jokedKaeding beside his Tom and Sherry Leidig owned, Southern Pacific Farms/Auto Electric backed #59. “He was just better than me in one and two. I could get a great run on him in three and four, but Dale’s just on top of his game right now. I can’t thank the Leidigs and Bonzi and everyone who works hard on this thing enough and believing in me.”

Like Blaney, Lee Jacobs is having the best season of his career, and powered to another podium finish, coming home third.

“Just an awesome season. I can’t thank the Lewis family enough for believing in me and giving me everything I need to do this. I screwed up early…wasn’t aggressive enough. When I finally got up on the wheel I started coming on at the end,” said Jacobs beside his Simcox Grinding and Steel/Crown Investments/Amanda Lewis Attorney At Law backed #81.

Paul May and Derek Hagar would bring the field to green for the 30-lap feature with Hagar powering into the lead. After two laps were complete R.J. Perkins and Rick Fraley would tangle, bringing out the caution.

On the restart Hagar led Jimmy Stinson, who established a new qualifying record at Brushcreek the previous night, May, Nathan Skaggs, Blaney and Jacobs. Stinson would slide off the back stretch on lap three as May, Blaney, Skaggs, Jacobs, Danny Smith (who won the previous night at the track),Kaeding and JacHaudenschild drove by.

With five laps in Kirk Jeffries would stop on the track for another caution. On the restart Hagar pulled away as May and Blaney battled for second with Skaggs, Jacobs, Kaeding and Haudenschild racing hard for fourth. The caution would fly again on lap eight when Smith and Ryan Broughton stopping on the track.

When the green flew Hagar led Blaney, Skaggs, May, Jacobs, Kaeding, Cory Crabtree and Aaron Higgins. Hagar quickly caught the back of the pack by lap 13 with Blaney inching closer while Skaggs and Kaeding battled for third. The caution flew again on lap 13 with Dave Dickson, Bryan Nuckles and Adam Strausser involved in the melee.

On the ensuing restart Hagar got a tremendous jump and pulled away from Blaney with Kaeding working into third over Skaggs, May, Jacobs, Crabtree and Danny Smith. Blaney would methodically real in Hagar and just after completing lap 18,Blaney would duck under Hagar exiting turn two and grab the lead.

The caution would come out again on lap 20 for a Stuart Brubaker spin. On the restart Blaney pulled away as Hagar now had his hands full with Kaeding while Jacobs, Skaggs and May gave chase. Kaeding would grab second on lap 22 just before the caution flew for Ronnie Blair who stopped on the speedway.

When the green reappeared Kaeding drove the high line and raced side by side with Blaney in turns three and four. That battle continued the next lap before the caution flew for Crabtree with six laps to go. That prompted a refueling stop. When the green flew again Crabtree made contact with the turn one wall, ending his night.

The final six laps had the crowd on their feet as lap after lap Kaeding would pull under Blaney exiting turn four. Blaney would hold a narrow lead into turn one but would pull away slight exiting off the bottom of turn two. Lap after lap this battle transpired with Blaney holding off Kaeding at the checkered. Jacobs, Hagar and Skaggs would round out the top five.

The UNOH All Stars will wrap up the 2014 season at the Sprintacular event Oct. 11 at Eldora Speedway.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Brushcreek Motorsports Complex - 9/20/2014

All Star Circuit of Champions (24 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 84-Jim Stinson, 12.209; 2. 59-Tim Kaeding, 12.262; 3. 9W-Derek Hagar, 12.378; 4. 4-Danny Smith, 12.383; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.431; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree, 12.444; 7. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.479; 8. A97-Aaron Higgins, 12.530; 9. 2S-Nathan Skaggs, 12.576; 10. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 12.580; 11. 71M-Paul May, 12.626; 12. 9J-Adam Strausser, 12.707; 13. 59N-Bryan Nuckles, 12.828; 14. 6-Jac Haudenschild, 12.857; 15. 22-Ryan Broughton, 12.866; 16. 7A-Dave Dickson, 12.869; 17. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.935; 18. 3F-Rick Fraley, 13.070; 19. 59J-Kirk Jeffries, 13.186; 20. O8-Brandon Conkel, 13.313; 21. 8-Dave Smith, 13.322; 22. A79-RJ Perkins, 14.053; 23. 3FX-Dean Kester, 14.084; 24. 91-Cale Thomas, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 84-Jim Stinson[4] ; 3. 35R-Ronnie Blair[1] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[3] ; 5. 7A-Dave Dickson[6] ; 6. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[5] ; 7. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[7] ; 8. A79-RJ Perkins[8]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 2. 71M-Paul May[1] ; 3. 6-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 4. 59-Tim Kaeding[4] ; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 6. O8-Brandon Conkel[7] ; 7. A97-Aaron Higgins[2] ; 8. 3FX-Dean Kester[8]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 2S-Nathan Skaggs[2] ; 2. 9W-Derek Hagar[4] ; 3. 9J-Adam Strausser[1] ; 4. 60-Kory Crabtree[3] ; 5. 22-Ryan Broughton[5] ; 6. 3F-Rick Fraley[6] ; 7. 8-Dave Smith[7]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 71M-Paul May[2] ; 2. 9W-Derek Hagar[1] ; 3. 2S-Nathan Skaggs[4] ; 4. 84-Jim Stinson[5] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[3]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps) 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[5]; 2. 59-Tim Kaeding[7]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[6]; 4. 9W-Derek Hagar[2]; 5. 2S-Nathan Skaggs[3]; 6. 4-Danny Smith[8]; 7. 71M-Paul May[1]; 8. 22-Ryan Broughton[15]; 9. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[19]; 10. 8-Dave Smith[21]; 11. A97-Aaron Higgins[10]; 12. 35-Stuart Brubaker[17]; 13. 35R-Ronnie Blair[11]; 14. 3F-Rick Fraley[18]; 15. O8-Brandon Conkel[20]; 16. 60-Kory Crabtree[9]; 17. 3FX-Dean Kester[23]; 18. 9J-Adam Strausser[12]; 19. 59N-Bryan Nuckles[13]; 20. 7A-Dave Dickson[16]; 21. 6-Jac Haudenschild[14]; 22. 84-Jim Stinson[4]; 23. A79-RJ Perkins[22] Hard Charger: 8-Dave Smith[+11]

 

 

Blaney sweeps UNOH All Star weekend at Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014) – The numbers just keep piling up for Dale Blaney. The four time University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions titlist would drive to the $10,000 payday on JLH General Contractor Night for the 7th Annual Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway Saturday.

Blaney would sweep the two-day event at “The Track That Action Built.” It was his 15th UNOH All Star win of the season and runs his career total to 114. Blaney has five wins in 2014 at Fremont to take his career total at the track to 24, moving him into a tie with John Beaber for 19th on the track’s all-time win list. It was the 116th appearance of the UNOH All Stars at Fremont and Blaney leads all drivers in career series wins at the track with 18.

“Chris (Andrews) was really good in the dash. I really thought he was going to be the guy to beat. But we got rolling really good around the top and he was struggling through the middle a little bit and I was gaining some ground on him. Man this car just got better and better and I could put it anywhere I wanted,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks/Gf1 Chassis backed machine.

“George Fisher (crew chief) is unbelievable. I’ve worked with him for 12 years now and we’re going good and I’m proud of everybody. Skippy and Donnie and Ricky Jr….we have a lot of guys that put in a great effort and it shows,” added Blaney.

Andrews and Rob Chaney would bring the field to green for the 50-lap feature with Andrews gaining the advantage as Blaney would move from third to second. As Andrews and Blaney pulled away, Andrew Palker and Chaney would battle for third with Lee Jacobs, Bryan Sebetto, Tim Shaffer and Caleb Griffith in pursuit.

Lee Jacobs would blast into third on lap three just before the caution flew on lap four for a Cap Henry spin. On the restart Andrews and Blaney again pulled away with Jacobs, Palker, Chaney, Shaffer, Sebetto and Griffith giving chase.

With six laps in the books, Blaney began to pressure Andrews. On lap eight Blaney would shoot around Andrews going down the back stretch but the caution would fly when Craig Mintz suffered front end damage and stopped on the front stretch.

On the restart Andrews and Blaney picked right back up on their battle with Lee Jacobs, Palker, Chaney and Sebetto in tow. Cale Thomas would stop on lap 10 for another caution. And again when the green flew Andrews and Blaney battled for the lead. That duo would wage war over the next seven laps before hitting heavy lapped traffic on lap 16.

Blaney would rocket off the bottom of turn three on lap 18 to steal the lead from Andrews with Lee Jacobs, Chaney and Sebetto the running order. Palker’s great run would end on lap 24 when he spun in turn two and that would bring out a red flag fuel stop.

When the green flew Blaney had a couple of lapped cars separating him from Andrews while Lee Jacobs, Chaney, Sebetto, Griffith and 17th starter Greg Wilson in pursuit. The caution flew again on lap 28 for a Brian Lay spin. On the restart Henry would tumble on the front stretch; he was uninjured.

On the restart Blaney again pulled away from Andrews as Chaney drove around Jacobs for third with Wilson moving into the top five. That top five would not change as they again raced into lapped traffic on lap 37. With 10 laps to go Jacobs began pressuring Chaney for the third spot when he would suffer front end damage on lap 41, ending his run.

On the restart Blaney had a two lapped car cushion over Andrews, Chaney and Wilson. Chaney would drive into second on lap 43 but Andrews challenged back with five laps to go. Chaney would finally pull away from Andrews and began closing on Blaney.

But, Blaney’s lead was insurmountable and he drove to the victory over Chaney, Andrews, Wilson and Sebetto.

“I think there’s a lot of credibility to running second to him. I stayed with Dale last night and I used his car today and I put gas in it and now I wish I wouldn’t have,” joked Chaney beside his Stan Cortad Racing #9x.

After leading the first 17 laps and having a bad couple of weeks that saw him miss out on a track title at Attica and the Kistler Racing Products FAST championship, Andrews was happy to finish third.

“I tried to take Dale’s advice. I didn’t want to go too hard and then he showed his nose past me and I kind of just followed him and learned a little bit. I got to racing with lapped cars that should have probably just pulled out of the way and let the leaders run a little bit. Seems like we run pretty good at the Jim Ford Classic every year. It makes up for a lot of bad runs here recently and I’m pretty excited,” said Andrews beside his Burmeister Racing/Lucas Oil/K&N Filters/Goofy Golf/Re-elect Judge Anstead/Tender Touch Car Wash/Schiets Motorsports/Kistler Engines/Adkins Sanitation/Applebees Restaurant backed #16.

The UNOH All Stars and Fremont Speedway announced the series would return to Fremont Speedway for several big shows in 2015.

The All Stars now head to Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 20.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Fremont Speedway - 9/13/2014

UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions (39 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying – Kistler Engines 1. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.492; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.521; 3. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.572; 4. 9X-Rob Chaney, 12.643; 5. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 12.676; 6. 53-Cap Henry, 12.740; 7. 29-Bryan Sebetto, 12.784; 8. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 12.816; 9. 14H-Todd Heller, 12.827; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.837; 11. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 12.837; 12. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.851; 13. 45L-Brian Lay, 12.905; 14. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.911; 15. 16M-Danny Mumaw, 12.928; 16. 40DD-Caleb Griffith, 12.982; 17. 2+-Brian Smith, 12.999; 18. O8-Dan Kuriger, 13.068; 19. 27-Chad Kemenah, 13.100; 20. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.147; 21. 22S-Brandon Spithaler, 13.155; 22. 11F-D.J. Foos, 13.203; 23. 9-Dean Jacobs, 13.264; 24. 83M-Broc Martin, 13.280; 25. 51-Roger Campbell, 13.287; 26. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.293; 27. 9W-Derek Hagar, 13.300; 28. 39M-Matt Merrill, 13.336; 29. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.375; 30. 6-Jac Haudenschild, 13.415; 31. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.416; 32. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.459; 33. 21-Travis Philo, 13.493; 34. 60K-Jody Keegan, 13.711; 35. 10-Carl Bowser, 13.806; 36. 40-Caleb Helms, 13.952; 37. 91-Cale Thomas, 14.079; 38. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.104; 39. 33-Brent Matus, 14.607

Heat 1 – Kear’s Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 2+-Brian Smith[2] ; 2. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[1] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 4. O9-Craig Mintz[8] ; 5. 91-Cale Thomas[10] ; 6. 14H-Todd Heller[4] ; 7. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[5] ; 8. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 9. 21-Travis Philo[9] ; 10. 51-Roger Campbell[7]

Heat 2 – All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. O8-Dan Kuriger[2] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 4. 11F-D.J. Foos[1] ; 5. 60K-Jody Keegan[9] ; 6. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[3] ; 7. 1ST-Gary Taylor[7] ; 8. 13-Brandon Matus[10] ; 9. 6-Jac Haudenschild[8] ; 10. 53-Cap Henry[5]

Heat 3 – Dragon Racing Fuels (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 16-Chris Andrews[6] ; 2. 27-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 3. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[4] ; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 5. 29-Bryan Sebetto[5] ; 6. 9W-Derek Hagar[7] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8] ; 8. 10-Carl Bowser[9] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[10] ; 10. 16M-Danny Mumaw[3]

Heat 4 – Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 9X-Rob Chaney[6] ; 4. 83M-Broc Martin[1] ; 5. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[3] ; 6. 5R-Byron Reed[8] ; 7. 55F-Taylor Ferns[5] ; 8. 39M-Matt Merrill[7] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[9]

Dash – Quality Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites of Fremont (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 16-Chris Andrews[4] ; 2. 9X-Rob Chaney[2] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[1] ; 4. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[6] ; 6. 29-Bryan Sebetto[3]

B-Main – MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 53-Cap Henry[2] ; 2. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[1] ; 3. 45L-Brian Lay[5] ; 4. 14H-Todd Heller[4] ; 5. 1ST-Gary Taylor[9] ; 6. 5R-Byron Reed[14] ; 7. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 8. 55F-Taylor Ferns[3] ; 9. 9W-Derek Hagar[10] ; 10. 10-Carl Bowser[16] ; 11. 51-Roger Campbell[8] ; 12. 39M-Matt Merrill[11] ; 13. 21-Travis Philo[15] ; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[17] ; 15. 13-Brandon Matus[18] ; 16. 6-Jac Haudenschild[12] ; 17. 35-Stuart Brubaker[13] ; 18. 33-Brent Matus[19]

UNOH A-Main - (50 Laps) 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[3]; 2. 9X-Rob Chaney[2]; 3. 16-Chris Andrews[1]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[17]; 5. 29-Bryan Sebetto[6]; 6. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[9]; 7. 45-Tim Shaffer[8]; 8. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[7]; 9. 14H-Todd Heller[13]; 10. 2+-Brian Smith[10]; 11. 9-Dean Jacobs[20]; 12. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[11]; 13. 60K-Jody Keegan[23]; 14. 83M-Broc Martin[21]; 15. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[18]; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs[5]; 17. 27-Chad Kemenah[16]; 18. 53-Cap Henry[12]; 19. 45L-Brian Lay[14]; 20. 57X-Andrew Palker[4]; 21. 11F-D.J. Foos[19]; 22. 91-Cale Thomas[24]; 23. O8-Dan Kuriger[15]; 24. O9-Craig Mintz[22] Hard Charger: W20-Greg Wilson[+13]

 

 

Blaney gets late race UNOH All Star win to open Jim Ford Classic at Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (Friday, Sept. 12, 2014) - Dale Blaney has often said he would rather be in second late in a race. The reason? So he can watch where the leader is running and choose where to make a move for the win.

He did just that Friday on All Pro Cylinder Heads Night at Fremont Speedway to open the 7th Annual Jim Ford Classic with his 14th University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory of 2014.

The numbers just keep piling up for “The Low Rider” as he looks to wrap up his unprecedented fifth career UNOH All Star championship. The victory was the fourth overall for the year at Fremont Speedway and ran his career total at the track to 23 to move him into a tie for 20th on the track’s all-time win list. Blaney sits atop the UNOH All Star career win list with 113 victories. It was the 115th appearance of the UNOH All Stars at Fremont Speedway and Blaney leads all drivers in series wins at “The Track That Action Built” with 17 victories.

In the first half of the race, Blaney witnessed a tremendous battle between Bryan Sebetto and Brandon Wimmer. Once in lapped traffic with eight laps to go, Blaney moved around Wimmer for second and pressured Sebetto. Blaney would drive off the bottom of turn two on lap 27 to take the lead with Sebetto now applying the pressure. Sebetto would spin in turn two on lap 29 setting up a green, white checkered finish. Blaney would pull away for the win.

“I watched a hell of a race. Those guys were dicing and it was awesome for me to sit there and watch them. I watched where they raced. The top got a little bit better down there (in three and four). I could see Bryan made a good lap around there on that restart and I started to run up there and I was just kind of trying to run where they weren’t. Down here (in one and two) it was survival. I was a little snug and got better and better as the race went on,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks/Gf1 Chassis backed #14K.

In the 30-lap UNOH All Star feature, Sebetto and Wimmer brought the field to green with Sebetto, a former Jim Ford Classic winner, grabbing the top spot over Wimmer, Cap Henry, Blaney, Cole Thomas, Craig Mintz and Brandon Spithaler.

On lap two Gary Taylor would tumble in turn three with Brandon Matus stopping in turn two. On the restart Jody Keegan would hit the cone on the front stretch necessitating another start. When the green flew so did Sebetto, pulling away slightly from Wimmer, Henry, Blaney, Thomas, Mintz, Spithaler and Lee Jacobs.

Sebetto would catch the back of the pack on lap eight and narrowly avoided disaster when Taylor Ferns got sideways in front of him in turn three, allowing Wimmer to shoot into the lead with Henry, Blaney, Thomas, Dean Jacobs and Mintz in tow.

The caution flew on lap 13 when third place running Henry suffered a front axle failure and stopped on the track. On the restart Sebetto drove around Wimmer to regain the lead with Blaney, Thomas, Dean Jacobs, Spithaler and Mintz in pursuit.

With 10 laps to go the leaders again found heavy lapped traffic and Wimmer drove into the lead on lap 21. Sebetto blasted back by a lap later, bringing Blaney to second. While Wimmer and Blaney battled fro second, Sebetto pulled away slightly.

With five laps to go Blaney had secured second and was closing on Sebetto with Wimmer, Thomas, Dean Jacobs and Byron Reed in tow. Blaney would rocket off the bottom of turn two on lap 27 to take the lead. Sebetto challenged to his outside while Wimmer, Dean Jacobs, Thomas and Reed trying to stay close.

As they took the white flag, Sebetto tried a move in turn two and it backfired as he spun to bring about the green white checkered finish. On the restart it was Blaney over Wimmer, Dean Jacobs, Mintz, Reed, Rob Chaney and Thomas.

Blaney would pull away the last two laps for the win with Wimmer, Dean Jacobs, Mintz and Reed Rounding out the top five. Chaney would grab sixth with Lee Jacobs rallying those final two laps for seven with Thomas, Caleb Griffith (up from 21st) and D.J. Foos (up from 16th) rounding out the top 10.

“It’s been an awesome year and my guys have given me an awesome race car and I’m just the lucky guy who gets to drive it. I love coming to Fremont…the fans…everyone treats me great here,” said Blaney.

Wimmer expressed his frustration with another second place run to Blaney.

“I hate to add up how many times I’ve run second to that guy. He drives me nuts. He’s just tough to beat. You mess up one time and he’s buy you. We’re happy to be up here on the front stretch though. I have to thank the Hammer family and hopefully we can get one spot better for the big one tomorrow,” said Wimmer beside his Hammer Pallets/Crown Battery/Meggit Powder Coating/Gressman Powersports//OC Shocks backed #24H.

Last week’s Fremont winner Dean Jacobs would drive from ninth to a third place finish.

“This was as challenging, challenging race track tonight. The bottom was really sticky. If your car could roll there you were good and if you missed it a little bit you got in that slick spot and you got loose. But it made it great because it made the guy in the seat do his job,” said Jacobs of his Jerry McClure Racing/Harbach Electronics/Hochstetler Truck and Auto Repair/Gressman Powersports/Mac & Bob’s Towing backed #9.

The UNOH All Stars will be back in action Saturday at Fremont Speedway for the 50-lap $10,000-to-win event.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Fremont Speedway - 9/12/2014 UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (32 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.664; 2. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.767; 3. 29-Bryan Sebetto, 12.825; 4. 91-Cale Thomas, 12.908; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.988; 6. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 13.035; 7. 53-Cap Henry, 13.072; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.080; 9. 22-Brandon Spithaler, 13.158; 10. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.181; 11. 9X-Rob Chaney, 13.254; 12. 9-Dean Jacobs, 13.258; 13. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.271; 14. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 13.283; 15. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.292; 16. 10-Carl Bowser, 13.296; 17. 11F-D.J. Foos, 13.323; 18. 9W-Derek Hagar, 13.337; 19. 6-Jac Haudenschild, 13.344; 20. 13-Brandon Matus, 13.351; 21. 45L-Brian Lay, 13.379; 22. 40DD-Caleb Griffith, 13.392; 23. 8M-T.J. Michael, 13.435; 24. 60K-Jody Keegan, 13.474; 25. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.490; 26. 39-Matt Merrill, 13.498; 27. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 13.562; 28. 40I-Mark Imler, 13.629; 29. 2+-Brian Smith, 13.796; 30. 21-Travis Philo, 13.837; 31. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.888; 32. 33-Brent Matus, 14.345

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 45L-Brian Lay[1] ; 2. 5R-Byron Reed[3] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 4. 11F-D.J. Foos[2] ; 5. 22-Brandon Spithaler[4] ; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[5] ; 8. 2+-Brian Smith[8]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[1] ; 2. 9W-Derek Hagar[2] ; 3. O9-Craig Mintz[4] ; 4. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[5] ; 5. 55F-Taylor Ferns[3] ; 6. 21-Travis Philo[8] ; 7. 16-Chris Andrews[6] ; 8. 39-Matt Merrill[7]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 6-Jac Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 8M-T.J. Michael[1] ; 3. 29-Bryan Sebetto[6] ; 4. 1ST-Gary Taylor[3] ; 5. 53-Cap Henry[5] ; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney[4] ; 7. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 8. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 60K-Jody Keegan[1] ; 2. 9-Dean Jacobs[4] ; 3. 13-Brandon Matus[2] ; 4. 91-Cale Thomas[6] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 33-Brent Matus[8] ; 7. 10-Carl Bowser[3] ; 8. 40I-Mark Imler[7]

Dash – Quality Inn/Comfort Inn & Suites (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 29-Bryan Sebetto[1] ; 2. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[2] ; 3. 53-Cap Henry[5] ; 4. 91-Cale Thomas[6] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[3] ; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[4]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 16-Chris Andrews[1] ; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 3. 9X-Rob Chaney[3] ; 4. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[11] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[7] ; 7. 33-Brent Matus[12] ; 8. 10-Carl Bowser[4] ; 9. 40I-Mark Imler[8] ; 10. 21-Travis Philo[10] ; 11. 39-Matt Merrill[6] ; 12. 2+-Brian Smith[9]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps) 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[5]; 2. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[2]; 3. 9-Dean Jacobs[9]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz[8]; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[10]; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney[13]; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs[6]; 8. 91-Cale Thomas[4]; 9. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[21]; 10. 11F-D.J. Foos[16]; 11. 45L-Brian Lay[20]; 12. 9W-Derek Hagar[17]; 13. 13-Brandon Matus[19]; 14. 6-Jac Haudenschild[18]; 15. 35-Stuart Brubaker[12]; 16. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[23]; 17. 29-Bryan Sebetto[1]; 18. 55F-Taylor Ferns[14]; 19. 22-Brandon Spithaler[7]; 20. 53-Cap Henry[3]; 21. 60K-Jody Keegan[22]; 22. 16-Chris Andrews[11]; 23. 8M-T.J. Michael[24]; 24. 1ST-Gary Taylor[15] Hard Charger: 40DD-Caleb Griffith[+12]

 

 

Lots of fun and racing for 7th Annual Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway

FREMONT, Ohio – It won’t just be a race, it will be an EVENT. There will be a lot of fun activities along with the exciting races planned for the 7th Annual Jim Ford Classic featuring the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13.

The weekend is a tribute to the late Jim Ford, who brought racing back to the Sandusky County Fairgrounds in 2000.

It begins Friday, Sept. 12 on All Pro Cylinder Heads Night with the UNOH All Stars along with the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints and AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Trucks. Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing underway at 7 p.m.

There will be drivers meet-and-greet for the fans prior to the night’s racing featuring Sheldon Haudenschild, Jac Haudenschild, Caleb Griffith, Byron Reed, Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, Lee Jacobs, Danny Holtgraver and Chris Andrews. The drivers will be available from 4-4:45 p.m. under the covered grandstands and fans are encouraged to bring t-shirts, die casts photos or whatever they would like autographed.

Following the races the band Big Dead Toe will entertain.

The fun continues Saturday, Sept. 13 on JLH General Contractors Night with the UNOH All Stars battling for 50 laps for the $10,000 top prize. The 305 sprints and dirt trucks will also be in action. Again, gates open at 4 p.m. and racing is slated to start at 7 p.m. There is a rain date for this event of Sunday, Sept. 14.

The day begins in the campground area across the street from the race track with the Third Annual Kick-It fund-raiser for childhood cancer research. There are 15 teams entered and they are seeking donations for Kick-It online at www.kick-it.org (click on the “find a game” tab and type in Fremont Speedway). The games begin at 10 a.m.

There will be a silent auction throughout the morning and a live auction at 2:15 p.m. featuring lots of merchandise and services available for bid.

At 1 p.m. the Fremont Speedway Queen’s Contest will be held in the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame. Not only will the track’s 2015 queen be crowned by for the first time there will be a Lil Miss Fremont Speedway Contest. Fans are welcome to attend the event.

Following the races the band Octane will entertain fans.

Camping is available for $20 per night and there are over 200 sites available that have electric and water hook-ups.

As for the racing action, it should be a very exciting weekend as the UNOH All Stars make their 115th and 116th appearance at “The Track That Action Built.”

Last year, four time Fremont Speedway champion Byron Reed opened the Jim Ford Classic weekend with the win, his 10th career UNOH All Star victory. When the big money was on the line four-time All Star champion Dale Blaney took home the win on Saturday.

Blaney, the current series point leader, is having a phenomenal season. He has recorded 13 All Star wins this year. He has three wins at Fremont this year, two of which were All Star events. He has 16 career UNOH All Star wins at Fremont and 22 total feature wins at the track.

Another driver looking to continue a recent hot streak is Danny Holtgraver. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania driver has three UNOH All Star wins in 2014 and had solid weekend with the series at Pennsylvania’s Port Royal Speedway this past weekend and currently sits third in All Star national points and fourth in the series’ Ohio Region standings.

Whenever Jac Haudenschild hits the race track fans now they are in for a treat. The Wild Child has two All Star wins in 2014 and sits second in the series national standings and third in the Ohio Region points.

Four time UNOH All Star champion Tim Shaffer has eight career series wins at Fremont and 13 overall at the track. He recently scored his first series win of the year at Mercer Raceway Park.

Lee Jacobs is also have a banner year with two UNOH All Star wins. The Fremont Speedway track record holder is currently fifth in the All Star national points and second in the Ohio Region. He has four career wins at Fremont.

Another four time UNOH All Star champion, Chad Kemenah will look to add to his 11 career wins at Fremont and has had several top five runs this season at the track.

Cole Duncan has a win at Fremont in 2014 and sits 9th in the UNOH All Star national points and 8th in the Ohio Region standings.

Sheldon Haudenschild is also expected to compete at Fremont. He has an All Star victory in 2014 and sits 10th in the series national and Ohio Region points.

Of course the All Stars will face stiff competition from the Fremont weekly competitors. Reed, though winless at the track in 2014, has had very consistent top five finishes and currently leads the track’s point standings. He recently wrapped up his second Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica (FAST) Sprint Title championship.

Brian Lay has two wins at Fremont this season and currently sits second in the track’s points. Caleb Griffith, who scored his first UNOH All Star win this season at Fremont, has two victories at the track. A former track champion, Craig Mintz also has two wins at Fremont in 2014. Other winners include Dean Jacobs, Rob Chaney, Christopher Bell, James McFadden and Jamie Veal.

Other locals that could present a challenge to the UNOH All Stars include Chris Andrews, Brian Smith, D.J. Foos, Travis Philo, Stuart Brubaker, Gary Taylor, Cap Henry, Brandon Wimmer, Jody Keegan, Duane Zablocki, Broc Martin, Todd Heller and more.

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com

 

 

Hodnett gives car owner 3rd straight UNOH All Star Eastern title with Port Royal Victory

PORT ROYAL, PA. (Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014) – Greg Hodnett put on a dominating performance Saturday to claim his fourth Tuscarora 50 victory at Port Royal Speedway. Not only was the win worth $13,350, but Hodnett wrapped up the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Easter Region Championship and it’s $20,000 payday.

It was Hodnett’s second UNOH All Star win of 2014 – the other coming in April at Port Royal – and his 10th overall victory in 2014. The win was also Hodnett’s fourth in the prestigious event, having won in 1998, 2004 and 2009. He ties hall-of-famers Doug Wolfgang, Fred Rahmer and Lance Dewease for the most Tuscarora 50 victories. Hodnett also now has 18 career UNOH All Star wins on his resume.

“My car owner (Heffner) won his first race as an owner at Port Royal. He and his dad used to spend a lot of time at this track and I know this race was pretty important to him. Mike’s cars have won the last three straight All Star Easter point championships with three different drivers. Daryn (Pittman) and Lance (Dewease) got him that title and I didn’t want to let him down,” said Hodnett of his Lelands.com/Eagle Steel/Trone Outdoor/Pasquariello’s Auto Body backed #27.

Sprint car drivers are always studying the track, and during the parade lap, Hodnett noticed some moisture at the top of the speedway. At the drop of the green he blasted to the cushion to drive past pole-sitter Danny Holtgraver in turn two and then ducked under Lynton Jeffrey going down the backstretch for the lead.

"It was soggy up there and when we went four abreast, I checked it a couple times," Hodnett said. "I thought it would hold if I got up there and didn't blow through it. We talked it through and had the car tight. The car held and didn't slide through it. It propelled us enough to the front."

As Hodnett began to pull away, the battle was shaping up for second. The only caution in the first half of the 50-lapper came on the seventh circuit for debris. When the green flew, so did Hodnett, distancing himself from the pack.

Meanwhile, four time UNOH All Star champion and current series point leader Dale Blaney lived up to his moniker “The Low Rider,” using the bottom to get past Ryam Smith and Holtgraver for third. A lap later he would pass Jeffrey for second but Hodnett had built up a sizeable lead.

Hodnett hit lapped traffic on the 12 circuit. While he pulled away, 10th-place starter Stevie Smith – who scored the win the previous night at Port Royal - was charging through the pack. Smith took third from Jeffrey on lap 17 and chased down Blaney by the 21st circuit to take second.

The track started to take rubber and Hodnett saw the change and took a straightaway lead into the red flag at halfway.

"I wasn't getting off the corners and down the straightaway very well," Hodnett said. "We tried to cure that problem. The track rubbered up – it wasn’t Port Royal’s fault, they had to seal it up due to all the rain in the area. I figured we were going to make someone else do something crazy. I knew if we stayed on the bottom, we would be OK."

Hodnett had two lapped cars separating him and Smith on the restart and he went to the bottom and opened up a huge lead by lap 28. Hodnett caught the back of the field late in the race but didn’t budge from the bottom grove and drove away to the win.

Smith banked $5,000 for his runner-up finish and $10,000 over the two-day show. Lance Dewease came from ninth to finish third, with Holtgraver and Lucas Wolfe completing the top five. "It's been a really good weekend," Smith said beside his Miller Chevrolet/Aran Trading/Tru-Line Contractors/Don Ott Engines/Ken’s Tire/Durr Enterprises/Engler backed machine.

"But boy, I really wanted to win that 50. Greg did what he had to do and got up front."

For Dewease, it was another night of passing a lot of cars, but when the track became one lane the second half of the race, he knew his chances of a fifth Tuscarora 50 win were slim.

“We were pretty good early during the first 25 laps. But when the track took rubber it was pretty much stay in the groove. Congrats to Greg and Mike. They had the better car when it counted,” said Dewease beside his Conduit Connections/C.C. Dietz Builders/Hess Ornamental Iron/XXX Racing backed #14.

Port Royal Speedway - 9/6/2014 UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (40 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 14K-Dale Blaney, 16.776; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 16.793; 3. 65-Dave Ely, 16.918; 4. 5B-Justin Barger, 17.025; 5. 21-Brian Montieth, 17.042; 6. 19M-Brent Marks, 17.076; 7. 8H-Doug Esh, 17.082; 8. 12-Blaine Heimbach, 17.099; 9. 98H-Dave Blaney, 17.103; 10. O-Rick Lafferty, 17.104; 11. 1-Lucas Wolfe, 17.117; 12. 14-Lance Dewease, 17.151; 13. 27-Greg Hodnett, 17.154; 14. 51-Stevie Smith, 17.230; 15. 12J-Lynton Jeffrey, 17.270; 16. 94-Ryan Smith, 17.271; 17. 11-Mike Erdley, 17.290; 18. 25B-Tyler Bear, 17.319; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 17.359; 20. RG3-Logan Wagner, 17.443; 21. 44-Rodney Westhafer, 17.447; 22. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 17.451; 23. 33-Curtis Stroup, 17.453; 24. 99M-Kyle Moody, 17.516; 25. 44H-Joey Hershey, 17.544; 26. 747-Davey Sammons, 17.548; 27. 7-Chad Layton, 17.622; 28. 5-Dylan Cisney, 17.624; 29. O7-Justin Henderson, 17.689; 30. 5G-Curt Michael, 17.711; 31. 36D-Wayne Dedetto, 17.715; 32. 2T-T.J. Stutts, 17.716; 33. 29-Danny Dietrich, 17.831; 34. 2-Ryan Wilson, 17.870; 35. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 17.896; 36. 3-Pat Cannon, 18.011; 37. 8-Billy Dietrich, 18.111; 38. 75-Nicole Bower, 18.135; 39. 18-Daryl Stimeling, 18.231; 40. 12W-Troy Fraker, 18.532

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[1] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[2] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 11-Mike Erdley[5] ; 5. 21-Brian Montieth[3] ; 6. 44-Rodney Westhafer[6] ; 7. O7-Justin Henderson[8] ; 8. 44H-Joey Hershey[7] ; 9. 8-Billy Dietrich[10] ; 10. 29-Danny Dietrich[9]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. O-Rick Lafferty[2] ; 2. 51-Stevie Smith[1] ; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[3] ; 4. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 5. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 6. 5G-Curt Michael[8] ; 7. 747-Davey Sammons[7] ; 8. 25B-Tyler Bear[5] ; 9. 2-Ryan Wilson[9] ; 10. 75-Nicole Bower[10]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 12J-Lynton Jeffrey[1] ; 2. 1-Lucas Wolfe[2] ; 3. 65-Dave Ely[4] ; 4. 8H-Doug Esh[3] ; 5. 33-Curtis Stroup[6] ; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[5] ; 7. 7-Chad Layton[7] ; 8. 36D-Wayne Dedetto[8] ; 9. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[9] ; 10. 18-Daryl Stimeling[10]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 14-Lance Dewease[2] ; 2. 94-Ryan Smith[1] ; 3. 5B-Justin Barger[4] ; 4. 2T-T.J. Stutts[8] ; 5. 12-Blaine Heimbach[3] ; 6. RG3-Logan Wagner[5] ; 7. 99M-Kyle Moody[6] ; 8. 5-Dylan Cisney[7] ; 9. 3-Pat Cannon[9] ; 10. 12W-Troy Fraker[10]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 44-Rodney Westhafer[4] ; 2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[2] ; 3. 44H-Joey Hershey[6] ; 4. 25B-Tyler Bear[1] ; 5. 7-Chad Layton[8] ; 6. O7-Justin Henderson[10] ; 7. 29-Danny Dietrich[13] ; 8. 5G-Curt Michael[11] ; 9. RG3-Logan Wagner[3] ; 10. 747-Davey Sammons[7] ; 11. 2-Ryan Wilson[14] ; 12. 8-Billy Dietrich[17] ; 13. 99M-Kyle Moody[5] ; 14. 5-Dylan Cisney[9] ; 15. 75-Nicole Bower[18] ; 16. 18-Daryl Stimeling[19] ; 17. 36D-Wayne Dedetto[12] ; 18. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[15] ; 19. 12W-Troy Fraker[20] ; 20. 3-Pat Cannon[16]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (50 Laps) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[4]; 2. 51-Stevie Smith[10]; 3. 14-Lance Dewease[9]; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[1]; 5. 1-Lucas Wolfe[7]; 6. 94-Ryan Smith[3]; 7. 12-Blaine Heimbach[20]; 8. 11-Mike Erdley[14]; 9. O-Rick Lafferty[5]; 10. 19M-Brent Marks[11]; 11. 65-Dave Ely[12]; 12. 33-Curtis Stroup[19]; 13. 12J-Lynton Jeffrey[2]; 14. 8H-Doug Esh[16]; 15. 2T-T.J. Stutts[17]; 16. 14K-Dale Blaney[6]; 17. 7-Chad Layton[25]; 18. 44-Rodney Westhafer[21]; 19. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[15]; 20. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[22]; 21. 44H-Joey Hershey[23]; 22. 98H-Dave Blaney[8]; 23. 5B-Justin Barger[13]; 24. 21-Brian Montieth[18]; 25. 25B-Tyler Bear[24] Hard Charger: 12-Blaine Heimbach[+13]

 

 

 

Stevie Smith ties dad with 16th UNOH All Star win, takes Night Before the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal

PORT ROYAL, PA (Friday, Sept. 5, 2014) – Stevie Smith held off charges from Danny Holtgraver to win the $5,000 Night Before the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway Friday Night. The win was Smith’s 16th career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory, as he has tied his dad, Steve Smith’s career series total.

Piloting the Fred Rahmer/Dave Prichard-owned #51, Smith took the lead from pole-sitter Doug Esh early in the non-stop 30-lapper. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania driver Danny Holtgraver, who started in the outside front row, challenged Smith several times late in the race, but his car faded in the final laps as Danny Dietrich took second on the last lap.

“I was thinking it was 25 laps,” Smith said with a chuckle beside his Miller Chevrolet/Aran Trading/Tru-Line Contractors/Don Ott Engines/Ken’s Tire/Durr Enterprises/Engler backed machine.

“It didn’t seem that long, but I guess when you are up front and having fun, it doesn’t seem like much,” continued the New Oxford, Pa. native who now calls Broken Arrow, Ok. home.

Car-owner Fred Rahmer may make the rest of the competition nervous for the 50 lap event Saturday at the Juniata County oval. A $12,000 – or more as there’s lap money involved as well – check awaits the winner.

“Stevie did a great job. He did what he had to do, and we hope we can get the car even better tomorrow,” said Rahmer.

It was Smith’s first UNOH All Star win since 2012 and he became the 16th different series winner out of 32 events in 2014.

Esh took the early lead over Holtgraver and Smith. The top three ran within three car-lengths of each other at times before entering traffic by lap 7. Smith drove under Holtgraver on lap 8 and worked lapped traffic to perfection to take the lead from Esh on lap 11. Holtgraver would move into second two laps later.

Smith ran the middle and low line with Holtgraver blasting away along the outside fence which propelled him to close rapidly on Smith by lap 17. Holtgraver raced to Smith’s outside with five to go.

“I didn’t know who it was but I saw someone running the very top,” said Smith. “That is where I love to be, but I knew it was time to move down.”

Smith stayed glued to the bottom which got faster as the race wore on. Holtgraver made a great run, but he didn't challenge over the final four circuits.

"I just slowed down some more," Smith said. "I hated to do it, but I think we were faster. I could run the top early, but it's a decision I had to make. It could have cost us the race, but we won anyway."

Dietrich, who took a UNOH All Star win at Lincoln Speedway in June, might have been the fastest car at the finish. He passed Esh for third on lap 16 and drove around Holtgraver for the runner-up spot exiting turn two on the last lap.

"We were pretty good," Dietrich said beside his Gary Kauffman Racing/Sandoe’s Fruit Market/Mark Bell Trucking/Racers Used Parts Warehouse/Bear Mountain Orchards/Drop of Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing backed #48. "I didn't think it would go 30 laps. A caution would have been nice. I don't know if we would have had anything for Stevie, but we sure as hell would have given it everything we had." Holtgraver fell to third.

“The car just got worse and worse and worse. It faded bad at the end. I was running as hard as I could but I was hanging it off the turn two fence. I went to the bottom the last lap so I wouldn’t wreck and Danny got around me. The tires wore off and I couldn’t get the wing back fast enough. I can’t wait till tomorrow,” said Holtgraver of his Rob Hunter owned, Seneca Energy Corp./DKW Transport/Bonnell’s Rod Shop backed machine.

UNOH All Star point leader Dale Blaney came from 10th to fourth, and Blane Heimbach completed the top five.

Port Royal Speedway - 9/5/2014 All Star Circuit of Champions (41 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 16.258; 2. 12-Blane Heimbach, 16.372; 3. 29-Danny Dietrich, 16.381; 4. 11-Mike Erdley, 16.403; 5. 8H-Doug Esh, 16.424; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett, 16.496; 7. 5-Justin Barger, 16.502; 8. 51-Stevie Smith, 16.510; 9. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 16.524; 10. 19M-Brent Marks, 16.588; 11. 20-Ryan Taylor, 16.607; 12. 56-Nate Snyder, 16.609; 13. 21-Brian Montieth, 16.626; 14. 14K-Dale Blaney, 16.664; 15. 747-Davey Sammons, 16.673; 16. 94-Ryan Smith, 16.755; 17. 5G-Curt Michael, 16.757; 18. 5C-Dylan Cisney, 16.775; 19. 12J-Lynton Jeffrey, 16.781; 20. 14-Lance Dewease, 16.812; 21. 33-Curt Stroup, 16.830; 22. O-Rick Lafferty, 16.830; 23. 29W-Ryan Wilson, 16.892; 24. 7-Chad Layton, 16.901; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 16.902; 26. 25B-Tyler Bear, 16.918; 27. O7-Justin Henderson, 16.929; 28. RG3-Logan Wagner, 16.981; 29. 99M-Kyle Moody, 16.983; 30. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 17.000; 31. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer, 17.047; 32. 44H-Joey Hershey, 17.066; 33. 65-Dave Ely, 17.253; 34. 36D-Wayne Dadetto, 17.264; 35. 44-Rodney Westhafer, 17.389; 36. 21K-Kyle Pruitt, 17.404; 37. 15S-Vince Snyder, 17.418; 38. 75-Nicole Bower, 17.531; 39. 12W-Troy Fraker, 17.779; 40. 15R-Jay Reichard, 18.231; 41. 98H-Dave Blaney, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 33-Curt Stroup[1] ; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 3. 8H-Doug Esh[5] ; 4. 5G-Curt Michael[2] ; 5. 21-Brian Montieth[3] ; 6. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[6] ; 7. 65-Dave Ely[9] ; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody[8] ; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7] ; 10. 98H-Dave Blaney[11] ; 11. 15S-Vince Snyder[10]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 19M-Brent Marks[4] ; 2. 5C-Dylan Cisney[2] ; 3. O-Rick Lafferty[1] ; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach[6] ; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett[5] ; 7. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[8] ; 8. 25B-Tyler Bear[7] ; 9. 75-Nicole Bower[10] ; 10. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[9]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 12J-Lynton Jeffrey[2] ; 2. 747-Davey Sammons[3] ; 3. 29-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 4. O7-Justin Henderson[7] ; 5. 5-Justin Barger[5] ; 6. 44-Rodney Westhafer[9] ; 7. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[8] ; 8. 29W-Ryan Wilson[1] ; 9. 20-Ryan Taylor[4] ; 10. 12W-Troy Fraker[10]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 7-Chad Layton[1] ; 2. 14-Lance Dewease[2] ; 3. 94-Ryan Smith[3] ; 4. 51-Stevie Smith[5] ; 5. 56-Nate Snyder[4] ; 6. 11-Mike Erdley[6] ; 7. RG3-Logan Wagner[7] ; 8. 44H-Joey Hershey[8] ; 9. 21K-Kyle Pruitt[9] ; 10. 15R-Jay Reichard[10]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 8H-Doug Esh[2] ; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 3. 51-Stevie Smith[6] ; 4. 12-Blane Heimbach[1] ; 5. 29-Danny Dietrich[5] ; 6. 5-Justin Barger[4]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 2. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[1] ; 3. 11-Mike Erdley[2] ; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6] ; 5. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[10] ; 6. RG3-Logan Wagner[8] ; 7. 65-Dave Ely[13] ; 8. 99M-Kyle Moody[9] ; 9. 44-Rodney Westhafer[15] ; 10. 44H-Joey Hershey[12] ; 11. 98H-Dave Blaney[21] ; 12. 25B-Tyler Bear[7] ; 13. 36D-Wayne Dadetto[14] ; 14. 75-Nicole Bower[18] ; 15. 12W-Troy Fraker[19] ; 16. 8S-Trenton Sheaffer[11] ; 17. 15S-Vince Snyder[17] ; 18. 21K-Kyle Pruitt[16] ; 19. 20-Ryan Taylor[4] ; 20. 29W-Ryan Wilson[5] ; 21. 15R-Jay Reichard[20]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps) 1. 51-Stevie Smith[3]; 2. 29-Danny Dietrich[5]; 3. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[2]; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[10]; 5. 12-Blane Heimbach[4]; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett[13]; 7. 14-Lance Dewease[19]; 8. 19M-Brent Marks[7]; 9. 11-Mike Erdley[12]; 10. 8H-Doug Esh[1]; 11. 56-Nate Snyder[8]; 12. 5-Justin Barger[6]; 13. 94-Ryan Smith[15]; 14. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[11]; 15. 12J-Lynton Jeffrey[18]; 16. O-Rick Lafferty[21]; 17. 5G-Curt Michael[16]; 18. 21-Brian Montieth[9]; 19. 33-Curt Stroup[20]; 20. O7-Justin Henderson[24]; 21. 747-Davey Sammons[14]; 22. 7-Chad Layton[22]; 23. 5C-Dylan Cisney[17]; 24. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[23] Hard Charger: 14-Lance Dewease[+12]

 

 

UNOH All Stars set to invade Port Royal for 47th Annual Tuscarora 50 Weekend

PORT ROYAL, PA. (Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions are hoping to put an end to the domination of the Pennsylvania Posse at this weekend’s 47th Annual Tuscarora 50 weekend at Port Royal Speedway. The event takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. as part of the 160th Annual Juniata County Fair.

When the UNOH All Stars invaded Port Royal in April for the Bob Weikert Memorial, Hodnett would take the victory but it wasn’t easy as four time All Star champion Dale Blaney pressured him most of the way.

The 2013 Night Before event drew 39 cars and saw Greg Hodnett wire the field for the $5,000 payday . With 40 cars in action, last year’s Tuscarora 50 saw a rousing event as both Danny Dietrich and Brian Montieth came from deep within the field to challenge leader Don Kreitz Jr. for the lead with Montieth taking control nearing the 10-to-go point. Montieth’s rally put Kreitz’s elbows up and the Sinking Spring veteran surged back to the front a few laps later to drive to his third career Tuscarora victory while pocketing over $13,000 for the checkers.

This year, Friday’s Night Before The 50 sprint car program will pay the winner $5,000 to win the 30 lap feature event and $400 just to start.

Packer’s Concessions of Centre Hall is sponsoring a $200 fast time award for the fastest Night Before The 50 qualifier in time trials.

The super late models are also on the Friday card with group time trials slated in warm ups.

Saturday’s 47th annual running of the Tuscarora 50 will see a total event purse of some $42,000 posted for the sprinters including a paid B Main. Sponsored by Ramsey’s Car Washes, the Tuscarora 50 main event will pay $12,000 to win and $500 just to start. Each lap of the Tuscarora 50 will pay $25 to lead and the Packer’s Concessions fast timer for the 50 will receive a $300 cash award.

The econo lates will join the 410 sprints for the 50, racing in a special, rare, topless event.

This will be the 32nd and 33rd events in 2014 for the UNOH All Stars with 15 different drivers picking up series wins thus far.

Blaney must be considered a contender to upset the PA Posse! The Hartford, Ohio driver scored his 13th UNOH All Star win this past Saturday at Attica Raceway Park in Ohio, running his career series total to 112. “The Low Rider” hasn’t scored this many UNOH All Star wins since 1996 when he won 17 features.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver also posted a UNOH All Star win at Attica this past Friday, the third series win of 2014. He currently is third in the All Star’s national points.

And NEVER count out “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild. The Wooster, Ohio driver has a pair of UNOH All Star wins in 2014 and sits second in the series national points.

The pair of races are points battles in the UNOH All Star’s Eastern Region standings where Hodnett leads four time national All Star champion Tim Shaffer by just 16 markers. Shaffer scored his first UNOH All Star win of 2014 two weeks ago at Mercer Raceway Park in Western Pennsylvania.

Danny Dietrich sits fifth in the UNOH All Star Eastern Region standings and recorded a series win at Lincoln Speedway in June.

And to add even more excitement to the weekend’s events, the pair of races will determine the Port Royal Speedway track champion for 2014 and the title fight couldn’t be any closer.

After Monday’s Labor Day Classic for the sprints at Port Royal, both Rick Lafferty and Chad Layton are tied for the point lead with 4,825 markers. Both men have a win at the historic oval already this season.

Layton is already a two-time Port Royal rack champion, having scored the laurels for Middleswarth racing in 2010 and in 2012. If he would be able to take over the point lead and claim the crown with the conclusion of this weekend’s All Stars Sprints races, it would be an unprecedented eighth career track title for his car owner, Dave Middleswarth. Aside from Layton’s two titles, the Middleswarth stables garnered crowns with Keith Kauffman as their driver at the track in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2007.

Lafferty, a self-owned race, is looking for a first ever track title however after taking over the point lead from Mike Wagner at the track on August 30. Traditionally, Lafferty has performed better than Layton on slick track surfaces like the one that the Port Royal oval usually produces over the course of the 50 events.

And not to be counted out at this point is 2006 track champion Mike Erdley of Elizabethville, who sits just 50 points out of the lead coming into the weekend. Erdley too sometimes excels at slick track surfaces and on the heels of his car owner Randy Lisi’s just released retirement announcement effective at the end of the season, the Cinderella story of the Tuscarora 50 weekend at Port Royal lays in his hands.

Defending track champion Blane Heimbach currently sits fourth in season points, at a 120-point deficit to the tied leaders. A bad night by any or all of the previously mentioned trio could thrust Heimbach right back to the top of the standings, a position he held for over three-quarters of the 2014 season since it began in April.

Admission to the Juniata County Fair that surrounds the speedway is FREE both nights with adult race general admission priced at $25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday. Students ages 12 -18 are admitted to the races for just $5 both nights.

Camping is available adjacent to the fairgrounds for the economical flat price of only $30, regardless of length of stay.

Gates for both racing programs will open at 4 p.m.

For more information go to www.portroyalspeedway.com or www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

UNOH All Stars to kick off 2015 in big way!

CAMARGO, IL. (Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will kick off the 2015 season in a huge way with five events in eight days at just two tracks. AND, each event will pay $5,000 to win!

Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida starts the UNOH All Star season with three shows, Thursday, Feb. 5, Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7. Then the All Stars head to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday Feb. 12.

Each show pays the standard UNOH All Star purse of $5,000 to win with a breakdown to $1,000 for 10th and $400 to start the A-Main.

“We want to thank the great folks at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park for what they are doing to support the All Stars and the teams. We will work hard to make sure the fans are treated to an entertaining and fun start to the 2015 racing season,” said Guy Webb, President of the UNOH All Stars. “This is a great event for the teams and fans. Not only is there a lot of money on the line for the teams, but they take place in a little over a week’s time with very little travel.”

Tom Deery, President of World Racing Group, owner of Volusia Speedway Park, is excited about the DIRTcar Nationals and the UNOH All Stars’ role in the annual event.

“The DIRTcar Nationals have become the traditional kick-off to the season for winged 410 sprint cars and the All Stars are an important part of the five days of sprint cars at Volusia. The warm temperatures and great racing is the perfect way for the fans up north to have fun and kick off their racing season,” said Deery.

The official hotel partners for the UNOH All Star teams and fans will be announced soon – one in Ocala and one in the Daytona area.

In a further 2014 schedule adjustment, the Thursday September 4th event scheduled at Canandaigua Motorsports Park has been cancelled due to the tragic events that occurred at the track last month.

Keep up with more breaking news about the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions at www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

UNOH All Stars announce 2015 Point Fund, Tow Money Packages

CAMARGO, Ill. (Friday, Aug. 29, 2014) – To reward sprint car teams who support fans and tracks where the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions compete at, the series has revamped it’s point fund for 2015.

The UNOH All Stars will no longer utilize the “region” point fund and will go back to crowning one national champion. Also, the series will incorporate “tow money” to the teams who follow the tour all season.

The 2015 point fund – which will be paid to teams by Jan. 20, 2016 – will reward the UNOH All Star champion $30,000. Series President Guy Webb said more money has been added through the top 10.

“This point fund will help the race teams trying to stay on the tour for the entire season. We want to reward the teams that put great effort to entertain the fans and support the tracks that support them,” said Webb.

The 2015 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Point Fund will be: 1. $ 30,000 2. $ 20,000 3. $ 17,000 4. $ 12,000 5. $ 9,000 6. $ 8,000 7. $ 7,000 8. $ 6,000 9. $ 5,000 10. $5,000 10. $5,000

In addition, the series will pay the previous year’s national champion $500 “tow money” per track and $300 to up to 9 other teams registered to run the entire season.

“For example, during Ohio Sprint Speedweek, not only will teams be running for $5,000 to win each of nine nights, but those nine cars who registered to run the entire season with us, could earn an extra $2,700 in tow money just for that week,” said Webb.

The UNOH All Stars have also revamped the funding for all non-transfer cars – those that do not qualify for the A-main feature - at each series event. All non-transfer cars at each UNOH All Star event will now receive $100.

“We want to try and help the smaller funded teams and be as welcoming as we can to the local teams that compete with us at all our great tracks,” said Webb. “We recognize the local competitors are as important to our series and the fans and tracks as the All Star competitors.”

The UNOH All Star officials have been working hard to put together another strong schedule for 2015.

“Things are moving forward and in the right direction. We have the 2015 schedule nearly wrapped up and are excited about the teams we have coming aboard and the great racing they will provide for the fans. We have great business partners like the University of Northwestern Ohio and great relationships with the tracks. I believe 2015 will be a fantastic year for our sport,” said Webb.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

Tracks ban together to support UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014

In recent years track operators throughout the Midwest have worked together to insure dirt tracks across the region are successful. With the recent announcement of a new sprint car series many tracks once again have jointly discussed the issues this brings to sprint car racing and have decided to continue their support of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions and the organization’s 30+ year history including Ohio Sprint Speedweek and other special events.

The tracks announcing their support of the All Stars include Fremont Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, Eldora Speedway, Sharon Speedway, the NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway and Waynesfield Raceway Park in Ohio; Lernerville Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park in Pennsylvania; Butler Motor Speedway in Michigan; Wilmot Raceway in Wisconsin; Huset Speedway in South Dakota; and Volusia Speedway Park in Florida.

These tracks represent over 75 percent of the current UNOH All Star schedule.

The UNOH All Stars have upcoming races at Mercer Raceway Park (Aug. 23 and 24), Attica Raceway Park (Aug. 29 and 30), the NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway (Aug. 31); Canandaigua Motorsports Park (Sept. 4); Port Royal Speedway (Sept. 5 and 6); Fremont Speedway (Sept. 12 and 13); Brushcreek Motorsports Complex (Sept. 20); and Eldora Speedway (Oct. 11).

 

 

Blaney stays hot, gets fourth straight UNOH All Star win with Atomic victory

By Brian Liskai

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (Thursday, July 3, 2014) – Dale Blaney is running out of things to say about his race team. “The Low Rider” dominated Ohio Sprint Speedweek and continued that hot streak Thursday by earning his fourth straight University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win at Atomic Speedway for the traditional “The Night the Stars Come Out” event.

Blaney, a four time and defending UNOH All Star champion, passed Tim Shaffer – another four time series champion – at the half-way point of Thursday’s feature and powered away for the victory. It is Blaney’s 105th career All Star win and the sixth of the season, equaling his total series wins of 2013.

“I don’t know what more I can say about the team Tony (Kennedy) has put together. George (Fisher, crew chief) and the guys have this thing so good…I’m very comfortable in the car and that gives me a lot of confidence,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Penske Shocks/Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis #14k.

“We’re approaching some big milestones and it’s only July third. I would like to get double digit wins with the All Stars (he had 12 All Star wins in 1995 and 17 in 1996 and got close with 9 series wins in 2008 and 2012) and I like how we’re rolling coming into some big races like the Doty and Royal,” continued Blaney who has 10 total wins this season including a World of Outlaws victory.

For Shaffer, leading the first 15 laps and finishing second was a huge confidence booster.

“I’m very happy with second and now I want to win even more. After speedweek I was down and was questioning myself. We just needed to start taking steps in the right direction. We qualified well and that gave me some confidence. We ran the heat well and that gave me more confidence and we got rolling in the dash and I got to race hard for a chance to win. Mentally I’m back where I should be and we’re going to win some races,” said Shaffer of his Bryan Grove Racing/Canton Erectors backed #45.

Young Travis Philo turned a lot of heads during Ohio Sprint Speedweek with several top five runs. The Waterville, Ohio driver would battle Shaffer early for the lead and would settle for a third place finish.

“That’s the best All Star finish I’ve had. I got a great start and battled with Shaffer and then we got to traffic and I saw that 14 car and I knew we were in trouble the way he’s been rolling. That was a blast and I’m learning a lot racing with those guys,” said Philo beside his Control Design Solutions/Kistler Racing Products/Banshee Graphics backed #5t.

Shaffer and Danny Holtgraver would bring the field to green for the 30-lap feature with Shaffer getting the upper hand. Philo would hound Shaffer with Holtgraver, Jimmy Stinson, Danny Smith and Jac Haudenschild in tow. It didn’t take long for 7th starter Blaney to work his way into the top three and at the half-way point he would drive into the lead.

The race went caution free until lap 26 when Haudenschild, who won the speedweek show at Atomic last week, spun after battling Lee Jacobs for fifth. Blaney would check out on the restart and drove to his fourth straight win. Shaffer, Philo, Holtgraver and Jacobs would round out the top five.

The UNOH All Stars head to the NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio Saturday. The event was added to the schedule after the speedweek event fell victim to rain last Monday. For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com.

Atomic Speedway - 7/3/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (31 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 11.520; 2. 84-Jimmy Stinson, 11.737; 3. 5T-Travis Philo, 11.839; 4. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 11.862; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer, 11.882; 6. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 11.887; 7. 49-Cole Duncan, 11.901; 8. 4-Danny Smith, 11.946; 9. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 11.971; 10. 14K-Dale Blaney, 11.973; 11. 22-Ryan Broughton, 12.016; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.079; 13. 63-Chad Kemenah, 12.081; 14. 4X-Eddie Slone, 12.119; 15. 40I-Mark Imler, 12.120; 16. 60C-Kory Crabtree, 12.156; 17. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.181; 18. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.218; 19. 99-Todd Kane, 12.259; 20. 23-Jimmy Light, 12.355; 21. A97-Aaron Higgins, 12.421; 22. 41-Randy Fink, 12.492; 23. 25AU-Jack Lee, 12.563; 24. 92-Sam Ashworth, 12.582; 25. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 12.699; 26. 45C-Mark Coleman, 12.702; 27. 3F-Brandy Bower, 12.707; 28. 22D-Josh Davis, 12.798; 29. 83X-Nate Reeser, 12.911; 30. 3FX-Dean Kester, 13.774; 31. 2-Nathan Skaggs, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 63-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[2] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. A97-Aaron Higgins[1] ; 6. 55F-Taylor Ferns[6] ; 7. 83X-Nate Reeser[8] ; 8. 59-Bryan Nuckles[7]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[4] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 3. 84-Jimmy Stinson[6] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 5. 4X-Eddie Slone[3] ; 6. 41-Randy Fink[1] ; 7. 3FX-Dean Kester[8] ; 8. 45C-Mark Coleman[7]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 99-Todd Kane[2] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 3. 22-Ryan Broughton[4] ; 4. 40I-Mark Imler[3] ; 5. 2-Nathan Skaggs[8] ; 6. 25AU-Jack Lee[1] ; 7. 3F-Brandy Bower[7] ; 8. 49-Cole Duncan[5]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 2. 92-Sam Ashworth[1] ; 3. 23-Jimmy Light[2] ; 4. 22D-Josh Davis[7] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 6. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[6] ; 7. 60C-Kory Crabtree[3]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 84-Jimmy Stinson[3] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[4] ; 5. 4-Danny Smith[5] ; 6. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[6]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 49-Cole Duncan[3] ; 2. 60C-Kory Crabtree[4] ; 3. 55F-Taylor Ferns[1] ; 4. 25AU-Jack Lee[6] ; 5. 41-Randy Fink[5] ; 6. 59-Bryan Nuckles[7] ; 7. 45C-Mark Coleman[8] ; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser[10] ; 9. 3FX-Dean Kester[11] ; 10. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[2] ; 11. 3F-Brandy Bower[9]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[7]; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[4]; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[2]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[9]; 6. 49-Cole Duncan[12]; 7. 63-Chad Kemenah[10]; 8. 4-Danny Smith[5]; 9. 84-Jimmy Stinson[3]; 10. 60C-Kory Crabtree[15]; 11. 2-Nathan Skaggs[24]; 12. 4X-Eddie Slone[13]; 13. 55F-Taylor Ferns[11]; 14. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[6]; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[17]; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[16]; 17. 22D-Josh Davis[23]; 18. 23-Jimmy Light[19]; 19. 92-Sam Ashworth[22]; 20. A97-Aaron Higgins[20]; 21. 99-Todd Kane[18]; 22. 40I-Mark Imler[14]; 23. 25AU-Jack Lee[21]; 24. 22-Ryan Broughton[8]

Hard Charger: 2-Nathan Skaggs[+13]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Blaney wraps up Ohio Sprint Speedweek title with $10,000 Fremont payday

By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio – Coming into the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek Dale Blaney had only one University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win, that coming in April. Now he wishes every week could be speedweek.

“The Low Rider” took the lead from James McFadden on lap 42 and drove to his fourth win of speedweek and a $10,000 payday at Fremont Speedway on Ludwig Propane Night. Blaney NEVER finished out of the top two in the six speedweek events (3 nights were lost to rain). He now has 104 career All Star victories. It was his third win of the season at Fremont and he now has 22 career victories at “The Track That Action Built,” 16 of which are All Star wins.

For Blaney, the week was worth around $30,000 in earnings. He and car owner Tony Kennedy agreed to donate $1,500 to the Kick-It Foundation to help combat childhood cancer. Fremont Speedway has a goal to raise at least $50,000 by September for the foundation.

For Blaney, he becomes the first five time Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion (also in 1995, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2014) and took a huge step in becoming the first five time UNOH All Star national champion.

“We should have speedweek every week. I love coming to all these Ohio tracks…they’ve been really great to me and the fans have really been great to me and I appreciate it more than you know. My guys are awesome. George (Fisher, crew chief) is unbelievable right now. We’re working so good together and Tony has put together a great team and I’m the lucky guy who gets to drive this thing,” said Blaney of his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis/Penske Shocks backed #14K.

“Every time I would get a run on him (McFadden) the caution would come out. I thought for sure he’d move up a little bit but it worked out. What we earned this week will pay for a year in college for my daughter I guess,” joked Blaney. “I’m very, very happy. Those guys (the crew) have earned it. Tony’s risked a lot and we’re doing pretty well right now. I hope we can keep it rolling. We have a lot of big races coming up…the Doty, the Royal. We’re looking forward to the next race but we have a big opportunity to do some good here.”

“Nobody’s won five Ohio Sprint Speedweek titles…that’s another notch to be up there with the likes of Frankie Kerr. I’m proud of the All Stars and teams and Rich Farmer has done a fantastic job with Fremont,” added Blaney.

For Australian driver James McFadden, who up until a month ago had never laid eyes on Fremont Speedway, his second place finish was a bit of a disappointment after having lead the first 41 laps. However, in three appearances at Fremont he has a fourth, a $10,000 win and a second place finish at “The Track That Action Built.”

“Dale Blaney is pretty much the master around this joint. This is the second time he’s gotten around us with 10 to go. I’m disappointed in myself. I screwed up and hit the tires there and that was the race right there. I feel bad for the boys…they give me a great car and I just stepped on it,” said McFadden beside his Tim Norman/Joe Gaerte owned machine. “We’ve got great car speed…I just can’t finish it off.”

“I’ll go back to the drawing board to see what I can do different to beat that 14 car. It’s awesome to race with him…he’s probably my favorite driver and he also clean to race with. It’s cool to see another Australian up here (Jamie Veal finished third). It proves how good our racing is back home and hopefully some of these fans can come over and visit us,” added McFadden beside his Gaerte Engines/XYZ Machining/Red Line Oil/Hoosier Tires/All Star Performance backed machine.

Veal had a coming out party for the Ohio crowd during speedweek, adding another podium finish.

“I feel good to finish third especially against James and Dale Blaney, two of the best sprint car drivers in the world to race against. It was a pretty good week and I hope to keep it rolling over the next few weeks with the big races coming up,” said Veal beside his SWI Engineering #35AU.

On Thursday John Ivy crashed his 305 sprint car and the crew had to spend the previous day thrashing to get a car ready for Saturday. The Fremont, Ohio driver rewarded the effort by holding off a hard-charging Bobby Clark to earn his first win of the season in the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints. For Ivy, the track’s defending division champion, it is his 46th career Fremont win and he is sixth on the track’s all-time win list.

“I was wondering what to do there with about five to go. I didn’t know whether I should stay here (on the bottom) or move up a little bit so I just let it roll up there a little bit. I think the tire started to seal up there at the end,” said Ivy beside his Fremont Fence/B&L Heating and Plumbing/Little Bar on the Prairie/Sonny’s Machining and Welding/Big D’s Pizza/Kistler Engines/Nagy Equipment Sales/Willey’s Towing/Kear’s Speed Shop backed machine.

“I didn’t think we’d ever get here. I saw that caution come out there on lap 18 and I was saying to myself ‘I’ve been here before and I hope it doesn’t end up the same way.’ I have to thank Joey and my brother and big Kenny and everybody on this car. Those guys busted their busts yesterday to get this back together,” said Ivy in the Engine Pro Victory Lane.

Not to be outdone by the exciting feature finishes, the AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Trucks put on a whale of a show. Shawn Valenti, who has eight wins at Fremont this season, and the track’s all-time winningest driver, Art Ball, had the fans on their feet the final four laps as they raced door to door. When the checkered flew, it was 75-year-old Ball in the Engine Pro Victory Lane for the second time this season and for the 76th time of his career at Fremont Speedway.

“Honestly that was a whole lot of fun,” said a very happy Ball beside his Chaney Roofing/Distel’s Septic Service/Harley and Bev Lee/Ritzler Accounting/Faber Sub-Contracting/Lash Family Racing/Handy Graphix/TA Custom Cabinetry/Pierce Engineering backed truck.

It was a restart with five laps to go when Ball went for the lead.

“He (Valenti) wanted the top and I wanted the bottom and it worked. He always races clean and that’s what I like about Shawn. I have one more win than my age now and that means I can come back and not lose one if I don’t win a feature next year,” added Ball with a grin from ear to ear.

McFadden and Danny Holtgraver brought the field of 24 to green for the 50-lap All Star feature. The race would stay green through the first 35 laps.

McFadden took the lead over Holtgraver, Rob Chaney, Caleb Griffith, Brian Lay and Veal. Griffith would drive into third on lap two and around Holtgraver for second a lap later. With five laps in McFadden had a comfortable lead over Griffith, Holtgraver, Veal, Chaney, Lay, Chad Kemenah and 9th starter Blaney.

As the leaders prepared to encounter heavy lapped traffic that was racing side by side by lap 15, Griffith closed on McFadden with Veal, Holtgraver, Chaney and Blaney in tow. McFadden picked his way through the lapped cars with Griffith and Veal locked in a great battle for second. Veal would take the runner-up spot on lap 19 but Griffith stayed close as the two battled back and forth over the next 8 laps.

At the half-way point McFadden was unchallenged for the lead while Veal and Griffith continued to battle for second while Chaney was fighting with Blaney for fourth. Blaney, utilizing the bottom groove, would move into fourth on lap 26 and closed on Griffith two laps later, taking third on lap 29.

With 15 laps to go McFadden, Veal and Blaney were locked in a tremendous race for the lead as they sliced through traffic. Max Stambaugh would stop on the back stretch on lap 36 to bring out the first caution. The restart order was McFadden, Veal, Blaney, Griffith and Chaney. When the green flew McFadden got an excellent restart with Blaney driving under Veal for second. But, Lee Jacobs would spin to necessitate another restart. After another lap was completed Brian Smith would spin. A lap and another caution when Byron Reed stopped on the track.

So, with 10 laps to go, the restart order was McFadden, Blaney, Chaney (who had moved into third on the previous restart), Veal, Griffith, Holtgraver and D.J. Foos who had worked his way up from the 17th starting spot. Again McFadden would get a tremendous restart over Blaney. But, on lap 42 McFadden would make a small bobble in turns three and four and Blaney pounced, shooting to his outside to drive into the lead.

Blaney could not shake McFadden as Veal and Chaney battled for third with Holtgraver, Griffith and Foos in tow. With three laps to go McFadden closed on Blaney but the Low Rider was able to fend off the challenge to take the win. Behind Blaney, McFadden and Veal at the finish were Chaney, Griffith, Foos, Holtgraver, Kemenah, Lay and Derek Hagar.

In the 25-lap 305 sprint feature Ivy and Thursday night’s winner Paul Weaver brought the field to green with Ivy gaining the advantage over Weaver, Clark, Jimmy Colvin, Dustin Dinan and Josh Harrison. Brandon Moore would bring the caution out after one lap was recorded.

On the restart Ivy pulled away from Weaver who had his hands full with Clark while Colvin, Dinan, Harrison, Jason Keckler, Nate Dussel and Alvin Roepke put on a show for fourth. The running order didn’t change much until the leaders caught the back of the pack by lap 10 but Kyle Peters would spin to give everyone a clear track.

The restart order was Ivy, Weaver, Clark, Colvin, Dinan, Dussel, Roepke, Harrison, Jordan Ryan, Keckler and Seth Schneider. When the green flew so did Ivy. With nine laps to go Ivy led Weaver and Clark with the battle for fourth going on between Colvin, Dinan, Dussel and Roepke.

Just as Clark passed Weaver for second, Peters would spin again, giving everyone a shot at Ivy. When the green flew Clark drove to Ivy’s outside with Weaver, Dinan, Roepke and Ryan in pursuit. With three laps to go Ivy and Clark were side by side. Coming to the white flag Ivy drifted up to block Clark’s advance as they exited turn four and that caused Clark to get a bad entry to turn one on the final lap.

Ivy would drive to the win over Clark, Weaver, Dinan and Ryan.

Matt Foos and Valenti brought the field to green for the 20-lap AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Truck feature and right away the crowd new they were in for a thriller as Foos, Valenti, Cory Ward and Ball raced side by side and nose to tail for the lead. However, after a lap was completed Andrew Lutman stopped on the track for a caution.

When the green flew the quartet of Foos, Valenti, Ward and Ball continued their battle. After Foos led by a bumper the first three laps, Valenti would slip by and begin to pull away as Foos, Ward and Ball continued to battle for second. Ball would finally take the second spot on lap 14 as they raced into lapped traffic.

Kent Brewer would stop in turn one on lap 15 to set up a fantastic finish. The restart order was Valenti, Ball, Foos, Ward, Jimmy McGrath Jr., Brad Keckler and Jim McGrath Sr. When the green flew Valenti went to the top with Ball racing to his inside. The pair raced door to door over the next three laps.

As they raced to the white flag Ball drove under Valenti to lead by a bumper with Ward getting around Foos. Valenti would bobble ever so slightly in turn two on the final lap, giving Ball an advantage. However, as they raced into the final two corners, Valenti regained his momentum and it was a drag race to the checkers. Ball would win by less than half a truck length over Valenti with Ward, McGrath Jr. and Foos rounding out the top five.

Fremont Speedway will be back in action Saturday, July 5 on Miller Rigging Night. It will be a Classic Car Cruise-In Night as well with fans encouraged to bring their classic cars out to put on display. It will be a Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series event for the 410 sprints which will reward the champion with a $10,000 payday at the end of the season. The 305 sprints and dirt trucks will also be in action.

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com or www.fastondirt.com

Fremont Speedway - 6/28/2014

Ludwig Propane Night

Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints (44 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying – Kistler Engines

1. 3G-James McFadden, 12.940; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.964; 3. 45L-Brian Lay, 13.037; 4. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.057; 5. 40DD-Caleb Griffith, 13.065; 6. 14H-Todd Heller, 13.067; 7. 9X-Rob Chaney, 13.072; 8. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.080; 9. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 13.080; 10. 35AU-Jamie Veal, 13.119; 11. 63-Chad Kemenah, 13.160; 12. 70-Derek Hagar, 13.162; 13. 60K-Jody Keegan, 13.170; 14. 14K-Dale Blaney, 13.174; 15. 83M-Broc Martin, 13.195; 16. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.209; 17. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.212; 18. 6M-Max Stambaugh, 13.256; 19. 11F-D.J. Foos, 13.316; 20. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.362; 21. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.363; 22. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.401; 23. 2-Shane Stewart, 13.431; 24. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.443; 25. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.471; 26. 71AU-Ryan Davis, 13.509; 27. 83-Stevie Smith, 13.550; 28. 97-Bryan Sebetto, 13.556; 29. 19P-Paige Polyak, 13.615; 30. 78-Todd Kane, 13.627; 31. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 13.667; 32. 53-Cap Henry, 13.727; 33. 16-Chris Andrews, 13.797; 34. 2+-Brian Smith, 13.806; 35. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.844; 36. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.844; 37. 40I-Mark Imler, 13.983; 38. 44W-Austin Wheatley, 13.989; 39. 9-Dean Jacobs, 14.013; 40. O7X-Dain Naida, 14.031; 41. 22B-Ryan Broughton, 14.411; 42. 83X-Nate Reeser, 14.423; 43. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 14.584; 44. 39M-Matt Merrill, 16.360

Heat 1 – Kear’s Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 2. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[5] ; 3. 5R-Byron Reed[2] ; 4. 16-Chris Andrews[9] ; 5. 3G-James McFadden[6] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[1] ; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 8. 22B-Ryan Broughton[11] ; 9. 40I-Mark Imler[10] ; 10. 19P-Paige Polyak[8] ; 11. 60K-Jody Keegan[3]

Heat 2 – All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 35AU-Jamie Veal[4] ; 2. 6M-Max Stambaugh[2] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 5. 2+-Brian Smith[9] ; 6. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 7. 14H-Todd Heller[5] ; 8. 44W-Austin Wheatley[10] ; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser[11] ; 10. 71AU-Ryan Davis[7] ; 11. 78-Todd Kane[8]

Heat 3 – Dragon Race Fuels (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2-Shane Stewart[1] ; 2. 45L-Brian Lay[6] ; 3. 11F-D.J. Foos[2] ; 4. 9X-Rob Chaney[5] ; 5. 63-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 6. 83M-Broc Martin[3] ; 7. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[8] ; 8. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[11] ; 9. 83-Stevie Smith[7] ; 10. 35-Stuart Brubaker[9] ; 11. 9-Dean Jacobs[10]

Heat 4 – Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[1] ; 4. 70-Derek Hagar[4] ; 5. 97-Bryan Sebetto[7] ; 6. 53-Cap Henry[8] ; 7. 1ST-Gary Taylor[5] ; 8. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[9] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 10. O7X-Dain Naida[10] ; 11. 39M-Matt Merrill[11]

Dash – Howard Johnsons of Lima (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 3. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[1] ; 4. 9X-Rob Chaney[4] ; 5. 35AU-Jamie Veal[2] ; 6. 45L-Brian Lay[6]

B-Main – MSD Ignitions (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 11N-Randy Hannagan[1] ; 2. 14H-Todd Heller[3] ; 3. 1ST-Gary Taylor[4] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 6. 83M-Broc Martin[6] ; 7. 83-Stevie Smith[10] ; 8. 9-Dean Jacobs[19] ; 9. 53-Cap Henry[14] ; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[16] ; 11. 46AU-Stuart Williams[7] ; 12. 35-Stuart Brubaker[15] ; 13. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[13] ; 14. 40I-Mark Imler[17] ; 15. 22B-Ryan Broughton[21] ; 16. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[23] ; 17. 83X-Nate Reeser[22] ; 18. 71AU-Ryan Davis[9] ; 19. 39M-Matt Merrill[24] ; 20. 44W-Austin Wheatley[18] ; 21. 78-Todd Kane[12] ; 22. 19P-Paige Polyak[11]

A-Main - UNOH (50 Laps)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[9]; 2. 3G-James McFadden[1]; 3. 35AU-Jamie Veal[5]; 4. 9X-Rob Chaney[4]; 5. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[3]; 6. 11F-D.J. Foos[17]; 7. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[2]; 8. 63-Chad Kemenah[7]; 9. 45L-Brian Lay[6]; 10. 70-Derek Hagar[8]; 11. 22-Cole Duncan[10]; 12. 11N-Randy Hannagan[11]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson[19]; 14. 14H-Todd Heller[13]; 15. 5T-Travis Philo[12]; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs[21]; 17. 1ST-Gary Taylor[14]; 18. 2+-Brian Smith[24]; 19. 45-Tim Shaffer[18]; 20. 5R-Byron Reed[15]; 21. 16-Chris Andrews[23]; 22. 97-Bryan Sebetto[22]; 23. 6M-Max Stambaugh[16]; 24. 2-Shane Stewart[20]

Hard Charger: 11F-D.J. Foos[+11]

Fremont Federal Credit Untion 305 Sprints (24 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - American Power Sports (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 1-Nate Dussel[7] ; 2. 8I-John Ivy[5] ; 3. 10S-Roger Shammo[2] ; 4. 10-Josh Harrison[6] ; 5. 36-Seth Schneider[3] ; 6. 12-Kyle Capodice[8] ; 7. O2-Kevin Lee[4] ; 8. 32-Ryan French[1]

Heat 2 - Kistler Racing Products (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 25-Jason Keckler[1] ; 2. 19R-Steve Rando[3] ; 3. 1W-Paul Weaver[2] ; 4. 6-Dustin Dinan[4] ; 5. 7A-Alvin Roepke[6] ; 6. 8M-T.J Michael[7] ; 7. 11G-Luke Griffith[8] ; 8. 29P-Mark Pinski[5]

Heat 3 - Hoosier Racing Tires (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9-Jimmy Colvin[1] ; 2. 8-Bobby Clark[2] ; 3. 3J-Trey Jacobs[4] ; 4. 7M-Brandon Moore[3] ; 5. 5R-Jordan Ryan[7] ; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 7. 22M-Dan McCarron[6] ; 8. 1X-KylePeters[8]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 8I-John Ivy[1]; 2. 8-Bobby Clark[3]; 3. 1W-Paul Weaver[2]; 4. 6-Dustin Dinan[7]; 5. 5R-Jordan Ryan[15]; 6. 7A-Alvin Roepke[14]; 7. 1-Nate Dussel[11]; 8. 9-Jimmy Colvin[4]; 9. 25-Jason Keckler[9]; 10. 10-Josh Harrison[6]; 11. 36-Seth Schneider[13]; 12. 12-Kyle Capodice[16]; 13. 68G-Tyler Gunn[18]; 14. O2-Kevin Lee[19]; 15. 22M-Dan McCarron[21]; 16. 11G-Luke Griffith[20]; 17. 8M-T.J Michael[17]; 18. 32-Ryan French[22]; 19. 7M-Brandon Moore[8]; 20. 10S-Roger Shammo[12]; 21. 29P-Mark Pinski[23]; 22. 1X-KylePeters[24]; 23. 3J-Trey Jacobs[10]; 24. 19R-Steve Rando[5]

Hard Charger: 5R-Jordan Ryan[+10]

AAA Auto Club Dirt Trucks (20 Trucks)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - American Power Sports (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 7B-Shawn Valenti[2] ; 2. 36M-Cory McCaughey[1] ; 3. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[9] ; 4. 18W-Cory Ward[4] ; 5. O-Jim Keegan[7] ; 6. 4S-Keith Sorg[5] ; 7. 85S-Bradley Stuckey[10] ; 8. 8KB-Kent Brewer[6] ; 9. 18R-Duffy Rubel[3] ; 10. 79-Andrew Lutman[8]

Heat 2 - Kistler Racing Products (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2-Matt Foos[2] ; 2. 3X-Brad Keckler[1] ; 3. O1-Art Ball[9] ; 4. 37-Eric Devanna[4] ; 5. 5-Jim McGrath[3] ; 6. D1-Dustin Keegan[7] ; 7. 7-Dana Frey[8] ; 8. 33-Jeff Ward[10] ; 9. 22-Brandon Leighton[6] ; 10. 3-Andy Earnhart[5]

A-Main - (20 Laps)

1. O1-Art Ball[3]; 2. 7B-Shawn Valenti[2]; 3. 18W-Cory Ward[4]; 4. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[6]; 5. 2-Matt Foos[1]; 6. 3X-Brad Keckler[8]; 7. 33-Jeff Ward[16]; 8. 5-Jim McGrath[7]; 9. 4S-Keith Sorg[9]; 10. 7-Dana Frey[14]; 11. D1-Dustin Keegan[12]; 12. 22-Brandon Leighton[18]; 13. 85S-Bradley Stuckey[11]; 14. 3-Andy Earnhart[19]; 15. 8KB-Kent Brewer[13]; 16. 37-Eric Devanna[10]; 17. 18R-Duffy Rubel[15]; 18. 36M-Cory McCaughey[20]; 19. O-Jim Keegan[5]; 20. 79-Andrew Lutman[17]

Hard Charger: 33-Jeff Ward[+9]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Blaney on a hot streak, wins third Ohio Speedweek show

By Brian Liskai

LIMA, Ohio (Friday, June 27, 2014) – Dale Blaney won his 100th career University of All Star Circuit of Champions feature in April. He was held winless until the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek. On Friday “The Low Rider” recorded his third win out of the five speedweek events including Friday’s stop at Limaland Motorsports Park.

Blaney inherited the lead when Jamie Veal smacked the front stretch wall on lap 27 and went on to record his 103rd career UNOH All Star victory. It was Blaney’s fourth series win of 2014 and he now has five All Star wins at Limaland.

“We had a good car. It didn’t take off the best but I knew we were going to have a good car by 40 laps. We kind of picked our way and I saw where they were running and the car got better and better. I can’t say enough about Tony (Kennedy, car owner). He’s put together a great team and we’re having some fun. George (Fisher, crew chief) is focused as I’ve ever seen him,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis/Penske Shocks/Tom’s Sewer and Septic Service backed machine.

“I’ve made so many laps around here and I know the track’s going to move. I knew when I had to get up on the track and to the middle. The guys give me a great car and it’s second nature for me to go do those spots,” added Blaney.

Greg Wilson, who started in the fourth row next to Blaney, would close on Blaney late in traffic, but had to settle for second.

“We fell back there early but man we had a bad fast race car there at the end. Dale and George and the Kennedy team…they’re a team to beat anywhere in the country. To run second to them…it sucks but we had a car that could run with them tonight and I’m proud of that for our team,” said Wilson beside his Hercules Tire/All Star Plumbing and Heating/Ohio Logistics/DNC Hydraulics backed #W20. “But damn I wanted to win that thing.”

“But, as long as we good here in a couple of weeks at the Doty (Brad Doty Classic on July 9)…we want to win that race. That’s pretty important to us. I want to really thank all the fans for coming out here and paying the prices to come and watch us race. I’m a blessed man to get to do this with my girls and my wife and it’s damn good to be standing on the front stretch,” added Wilson.

Byron Reed would finish third and considering how up and down his year has been, this may be the shot in the arm his team needed.

“This feels good. I’ve been doing this a lot of years and it can be very humbling. Sometimes I wonder if I know what I’m doing any more. But I know now we can still do this and I just need to get the confidence up,” said Reed of his Crown Battery/Kistler Engines backed machine. “We got beat by two better cars but they weren’t a lot better. We’re getting there. Hopefully we can build on this.”

Friday’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek visit was the 29th appearance at Limaland for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. The field of 45 cars was narrowed to the 24-car starting field for the 40-lap feature with Duane Zablocki and Stevie Smith comprising the front row.

When the green flew Zablocki would jump to the lead over Smith, Jamie Veal, Rob Chaney, Travis Philo, Reed and Blaney. Veal would grab second on lap 2 and immediately pressured Zablocki for the top spot. Veal would slide in front of Zablocki on lap five before the caution flew for Paul May.

On the ensuing restart Veal led Zablocki, Chaney, Reed, Philo, Smith and Blaney. After a lap was completed Ronnie Blair would stop with suspension damage. On the restart Sheldon Haudenschild and Derek Hagar would get together for another caution. When the green flew so did Veal as he pulled away from a tremendous battle for second between Zablocki, Reed, Chaney and Philo with Blaney staying close. Reed would take second on lap 10 with Chaney and Philo also getting around Zablocki.

Blaney would move into fifth by lap 11 with Veal pulling away from Reed with Chaney and Philo having a great battle for third. Philo would gain the position on lap 14.

By lap 15 the leaders were approaching heavy lapped traffic and Reed closed quickly on Veal with Philo third and Blaney in fourth. At the half-way point lapped cars were really coming into play with Veal leading Reed, Philo, Blaney, James McFadden, Wilson, Chaney and Smith.

Before Reed could try to get to Veal, Philo would challenge him for second and with 15 laps to go it was a tremendous three car battle for second with Blaney joining in. McFadden and Wilson would also close on the leaders. Blaney would drive by Phil for third on lap 26 and ran beside Reed for second. As the leaders came off turn four to complete lap 27 Veal bounced off the outside retaining wall as Blaney shot below to steal the lead.

Veal would stop on the front stretch, ending his great run. The restart order was Blaney, Reed, Philo, McFadden, Wilson, Chaney and Smith. When the green flew so did Blaney as Reed tried to stay close. Meanwhile Philo had his hands full with McFadden and Wilson as the trio traded sliders. Wilson would move into third with 10 laps to go.

Reed slowly ate into Blaney’s lead as Wilson also closed and with four laps to go Wilson ducked under Reed to take second. Wilson closed to within two car lengths of Blaney but ran out of time as “The Low Rider” drive to the win. Behind Blaney, Wilson and Reed were Philo and McFadden to round out the top five.

In the five Ohio Sprint Speedweek events, Blaney has not finished outside of the top two as he looks to wrap up his fifth speedweek title at the finale at Fremont Saturday. Blaney’s three Ohio Speedweek wins also puts him in a very good position to become the first ever five time UNOH All Star national champion.

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Limaland Motorsports Park - 6/27/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (45 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 9X-Rob Chaney, 11.569; 2. 83-Stevie Smith, 11.715; 3. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 11.799; 4. 16-Danny Maumaw, 11.996; 5. 71MX-Paul May, 12.017; 6. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.029; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.031; 8. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.066; 9. 35AU-Jamie Veal, 12.074; 10. 67-Christopher Bell, 12.116; 11. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.185; 12. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.204; 13. 3G-James McFadden, 12.214; 14. 40I-Mark Imler, 12.234; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.287; 16. 9-Dean Jacobs, 12.314; 17. 6M-Max Stambaugh, 12.318; 18. 70-Derek Hagar, 12.322; 19. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 12.330; 20. 2-Shane Stewart, 12.331; 21. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 12.353; 22. 63-Chad Kemenah, 12.368; 23. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.374; 24. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.394; 25. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 12.441; 26. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 12.688; 27. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild, 12.731; 28. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 12.765; 29. 44W-Austin Wheatley, 12.820; 30. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 12.852; 31. 97-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.885; 32. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.981; 33. 78-Todd Kane, 12.987; 34. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.004; 35. 28H-Hud Horton, 13.048; 36. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.087; 37. 5-Dave Glennon, 13.109; 38. 15-Brandon Ferguson, 13.291; 39. 96AU-Bruce White, 13.292; 40. 59-Bryan Nuckles, 13.303; 41. 38-Dennis Wagner, 13.360; 42. 41K-Cole Ketchem, 13.384; 43. 19P-Paige Polyak, 99.991; 44. 53-Cap Henry, 99.992; 45. 71AU-Ryan Davis, 99.993

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 6M-Max Stambaugh[2] ; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 4. 9X-Rob Chaney[6] ; 5. 35AU-Jamie Veal[4] ; 6. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[7] ; 7. 71MX-Paul May[5] ; 8. 78-Todd Kane[9] ; 9. 44W-Austin Wheatley[8] ; 10. 71AU-Ryan Davis[12] ; 11. 5-Dave Glennon[10] ; 12. 38-Dennis Wagner[11]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 70-Derek Hagar[2] ; 2. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 4. 83-Stevie Smith[6] ; 5. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[7] ; 6. 55F-Taylor Ferns[8] ; 7. 40I-Mark Imler[3] ; 8. 15-Brandon Ferguson[10] ; 9. 41K-Cole Ketchem[11] ; 10. 63-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 11. 67-Christopher Bell[4]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[5] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[3] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[2] ; 7. 35R-Ronnie Blair[6] ; 8. 28H-Hud Horton[9] ; 9. 19P-Paige Polyak[11] ; 10. 96AU-Bruce White[10]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2-Shane Stewart[2] ; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[4] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[1] ; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs[3] ; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[5] ; 6. 1ST-Gary Taylor[9] ; 7. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[7] ; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8] ; 9. 59-Bryan Nuckles[10] ; 10. 16-Danny Maumaw[6]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[1] ; 2. 83-Stevie Smith[3] ; 3. 35AU-Jamie Veal[5] ; 4. 9X-Rob Chaney[2] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 6. 5R-Byron Reed[4]

C-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the B-feature)

1. 41K-Cole Ketchem[4] ; 2. 96AU-Bruce White[1] ; 3. 59-Bryan Nuckles[2] ; 4. 71AU-Ryan Davis[6]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 71MX-Paul May[3] ; 2. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[8] ; 3. 35R-Ronnie Blair[1] ; 4. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[9] ; 5. 1ST-Gary Taylor[16] ; 6. 63-Chad Kemenah[7] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[13] ; 8. 46AU-Stuart Williams[6] ; 9. 44W-Austin Wheatley[10] ; 10. 78-Todd Kane[14] ; 11. 5-Dave Glennon[17] ; 12. 40I-Mark Imler[5] ; 13. 55F-Taylor Ferns[11] ; 14. 41K-Cole Ketchem[20] ; 15. 15-Brandon Ferguson[18] ; 16. 28H-Hud Horton[15]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (40 Laps)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[7]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[8]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed[6]; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[5]; 5. 3G-James McFadden[9]; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney[4]; 7. 83-Stevie Smith[2]; 8. 2-Shane Stewart[16]; 9. 6M-Max Stambaugh[14]; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker[10]; 11. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[20]; 12. 9-Dean Jacobs[13]; 13. 11N-Randy Hannagan[19]; 14. 81-Lee Jacobs[24]; 15. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[23]; 16. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[17]; 17. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[1]; 18. 45-Tim Shaffer[18]; 19. 35AU-Jamie Veal[3]; 20. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[21]; 21. 33M-Sheldon Haudenschild[22]; 22. 70-Derek Hagar[15]; 23. 35R-Ronnie Blair[11]; 24. 71MX-Paul May[12]

Hard Charger: 81-Lee Jacobs[+10]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

Blaney rediscovers Fremont victory lane for second Ohio Sprint Speedweek win

By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio – Fremont Speedway was Dale Blaney’s personal ATM in 2013. But, after opening the track’s season with a win in April, “The Low Rider” has been held winless at “The Track That Action Built.” That all changed Thursday during night #4 of the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek with the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions.

The four time and defending UNOH All Star Champion took a major step to claiming an unprecedented fifth series title by blasting past James McFadden on a restart at the half-way point of the feature and driving to his second Ohio Sprint Speedweek win. The victory is Blaney’s 102nd career UNOH All Star win and the third series victory of 2014. He now has 21 career victories at Fremont, of which, 15 have been All Star triumphs.

Blaney now holds a commanding lead in the Ohio Sprint Speedweek point standings as he looks to claim that title for the fifth time in his career. In fact, he has not finished out of the top three in any of the four speedweek events. He also pads his point lead in the UNOH All Star’s national and Ohio region points.

“I was really really tight entering the corners. Him (McFadden) in front of me…it had me all balled up. I was able to get a good run on him in one and two and in three he saw me and he had been running down and he caught it and I got around him and moved to the top. The car got really good the last 12 laps. I was able to get off two really well,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Penske Shocks/Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis #14k.

“George and Tony and Donny and Skippy…they do an awesome job with this thing. It’s such a pleasure for me to drive this right now. Those guys do 80 percent of the work and the credit should go to them…I just get to drive it,” added Blaney in the Engine Pro Victory Lane.

For McFadden, Fremont Speedway has been fantastic to the Australian driver as he scored a $10,000-to-win victory back in May at the track and followed with a second place run Thursday on “I’m Your Guy Water Proofing Night.” The battle he had with Jac Haudenschild for second the last hand full of laps kept the big crowd entertained to say the least.

“I really like this track…it’s a lot like home. The track’s a little bit flatter but slicker than I’m used to. The team gave me an awesome car and it’s a pleasure to drive and it’s easy to get around here,” said McFadden beside his Tim Norman/Joe Gaerte owned #3G.

“It is always fun racing with someone like Jac. I probably used him up a little too much coming into three…didn’t expect to move up as much as I did…it kind of got away from me and I’m sorry about that. But, this gives us a lot of momentum going into the last two races,” added McFadden beside his Gaerte Engines/XYZ Machining/Red Line Oil/All Star Performance backed machine.

Haudenschild, who won the speedweek event the previous night at Atomic Speedway, is happy with the direction of his Rick Rodgers backed team.

“James and I had a real good race there…we slid back and forth a couple of times. That was fun. We’re getting better here and I’m looking forward to coming back here in a couple of days. I said it about a month ago…this team is starting to gel,” said Haudenschild beside his Mondak Portables/Triple X Racing/Renegade Rentals/Champion Oil/Destiny Racing backed #9w.

In a crash marred Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprint feature, Fremont’s Paul Weaver would hold off Steve Rando for his first win of the season. The victory is Weaver’s 34th career win at the track and ties him with Al Franks for 10th on the track’s all-time win list. It wasn’t easy for Weaver, who said he ran out of fuel on the last lap.

“I ran out of fuel but I’m sure others did too. It just wouldn’t go down the straight away and we were slipping and sliding. I couldn’t find a good way into one. It was almost like close your eyes and where it ends up it ends up. We have been doing everything we could and Jamie Miller came along to help me including putting another car together. We put this one back together and right off the bat we win,” said Weaver beside his Hampshire Racing Engines/Buckeye Mobile Coatings/Weaver Performance Karts and Parts/Fostoria Mod Shop/M&L Excavating/Tender Touch Car Wash backed machine.

In the AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Trucks, Risingsun, Ohio’s Shawn Valenti battled the first half of the race with Art Ball and Matt Foos and then with Jimmy McGrath Jr. At the end, he held off a charging Daniel Roepke to score his 8th win of the season at Fremont. The victory is his 17th career win at the track.

“I have to thank Joe and Mike Burkin for putting me in their sprint car tonight and Jeff Babcock for this awesome truck. The truck is rolling the cushion nice,” said Valenti beside his Craig Miller Trucking/Conrad Transport/Dave Story Equipment Repair/Day Dream and Memories Crafts and Antiques/KS Sales and Service backed #7b.

After the field of 51 UNOH All Star Sprint Cars – second highest car count of the week – was whittled down to the 24-car starting grid for the 40-lap feature, McFadden and Lee Jacobs would make up the front row. Jacobs, who holds the track record at Fremont Speedway, would bolt into the lead over McFadden, Blaney, Gary Taylor, Cap Henry and Haudenschild.

Jacobs set a blistering pace, hitting lapped traffic by the 7th circuit with McFadden, Blaney and Taylor closing. Taylor would use the lapped cars to steal third on lap 8. As Jacobs and McFadden tried to negotiate through the traffic, Taylor and Blaney closed. As Jacobs tried to maintain the lead and get around the lapped car of Brandon Wimmer, the two touched wheels with Jacobs slamming into the front stretch wall, ending his night and handing the lead to McFadden. Taylor too would suffer a flat tire and relinquished his second running spot to Blaney.

The restart order was McFadden, Blaney, Henry, Haudenschild, Christopher Bell, Chad Kemenah and Randy Hannagan. Haudenschild would move into third on lap 13 with Bell taking fourth by lap 16, bringing Kemenah to fifth. Travis Philo would spin on lap 19 to bunch up the field and on the restart; Blaney drove around the high side of McFadden in turns one and two to grab the lead.

Just past the half-way point the running order was Blaney, McFadden, Haudenschild, Kemenah, Bell and Henry. The car on the move was Chris Andrews who started 19th and was up to 7th by lap 24. With 11 laps remaining both McFadden and Haudenschild were closing on Blaney with Kemenah fourth and Andrews fifth.

The final caution would fly with five laps to go when Broc Martin spun. With a clear track Blaney would drive away as McFadden and Haudenschild put on a heck of a show battling for second with Andrews grabbing fourth. Haudenschild would move into second on lap 37 but McFadden squeezed back by a circuit later.

At the checkered it was Blaney over McFadden, Haudenschild, Andrews and Kemenah.

As a way to thank the teams for supporting Fremont Speedway during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek event, track promoter Rich Farmer added extra funds to the B-main.

Rookie Kyle Capodice and Weaver would bring the field to green for the 25-lap 305 sprint feature with Weaver gaining the advantage over Capodice, Steve Rando, Nate Dussel, Dan McCarron, Alvin Roepke, Dan Hammond and John Ivy.

The action ground to a half on lap three when Jordan Ryan tipped over in turn two. The restart order was Weaver, Capodice, Rando, Dussel, Roepke, McCarron, Ivy and Seth Schneider. Rando would take charge of second on lap five, bringing Dussel and Roepke around Capodice. Roepke would bring out the caution on lap 11 when he found one of the infield tractor tires, ending his night. On the restart Ivy was able to drive around Dussel for third.

On lap 13 one of the infield tractor tires was moved into the racing groove to bring out the caution. On the restart Brandon Moore would spin. When the green came back out the running order was Weaver, Rando, Ivy, Dussel and Dustin Dinan. Dan Hammond would spin on lap 15 for another caution. When the green flew again it didn’t hold for too long as Dustin Stroup and Ricky Peterson would tangle on the front stretch necessitating a red. On the ensuing restart Capodice would spin. After lap 19 was recorded with the running order Weaver, Rando, Ivy, Dussel, Dinan and Schneider, McCarron would spin.

On the ensuing restart Dussel and Ivy would collide, sending both upside down. Now the restart order was Weaver, Rando, Dinan, Schneider, Jimmy Colvin, TJ Michael and Bobby Clark. Weaver and Rando pulled away from Dinan and it looked as if Weaver had the race in hand. But, on the final corner of the final lap, his car bobbled slightly and Rando drove to his inside as it was a drag race to the checkers. Weaver held on to win over Rando, Dinan, Schneider and Michael.

Brandon Moore took the Baumann Auto Group Big Bucks Bump Challenge and left his front row starting spot to go to the tail for a chance at a $5,000 bonus. He would come up short, finishing 10th. But, because he accepted the challenge, his 10th spot pay was doubled.

Art Ball and Matt Foos would bring the field to green for the 20-lap dirt truck feature. Right away it was a tremendous three truck battle between Ball, Foos and Valenti. The caution would fly on lap 3 when Brad Keckler tangled with Foos who had gotten a bit sideways in turn three. That handed the lead to Ball with Valenti and Jimmy McGrath locked in a battle for second. Ball, McGrath and Valenti now raced hard for the lead with Roepke and Kent Brewer in tow. McGrath Jr. would take the lead on lap six with Valenti and Ball glued to his bumper. Valenti would drive into second on lap eight and blasted around McGrath for the lead a circuit later.

At the half-way point the running order was Valenti, McGrath Jr., Ball, Roepke, Brewer and Cory Ward. Ball would spin on lap 16, handing third to Roepke who would then drive around McGrath on lap 18. Brandon Leighton would spin on lap 19, setting up a one-lap dash to the checkers. Valenti would hold off Roepke with McGrath Jr., Brewer and Ward rounding out the top five.

For more information about Saturday’s Ohio Sprint Speedweek finale paying $10,000 to win with the dirt trucks and 305 sprints also in action, go to www.fremontohspeedway.com

Art Ball and Jim McGrath

Fremont Speedway - 6/26/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (51 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 12.234; 2. 63-Chad Kemenah, 12.280; 3. 40DD-Caleb Griffith, 12.285; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 12.317; 5. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux, 12.353; 6. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.365; 7. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.423; 8. 3G-James McFadden, 12.425; 9. 53-Cap Henry, 12.453; 10. 83M-Broc Martin, 12.470; 11. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 12.480; 12. 67-Christopher Bell, 12.492; 13. 99-Brady Bacon, 12.495; 14. 2-Shane Stewart, 12.502; 15. 45L-Brian Lay, 12.502; 16. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 12.506; 17. 70-Derek Hagar, 12.518; 18. 35AU-Jamie Veal, 12.523; 19. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.542; 20. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.572; 21. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.574; 22. 5T-Travis Philo, 12.579; 23. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.599; 24. 2+-Brian Smith, 12.604; 25. 11F-D.J. Foos, 12.610; 26. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.614; 27. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 12.623; 28. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.627; 29. 60K-Jody Keegan, 12.668; 30. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.668; 31. 49-Cole Duncan, 12.684; 32. 71MX-Paul May, 12.701; 33. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 12.727; 34. 11X-Brandon Martin, 12.742; 35. 78-Todd Kane, 12.750; 36. 44W-Austin Wheatley, 12.751; 37. 9-Dean Jacobs, 12.780; 38. 21-Dallas Hewitt, 12.800; 39. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.817; 40. 71AU-Ryan Davis, 12.826; 41. 5R-Byron Reed, 12.869; 42. O7X-Dain Naida, 12.888; 43. 97-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.906; 44. 83-Stevie Smith, 12.940; 45. 40I-Mark Imler, 12.960; 46. 312-Mike Linder, 12.966; 47. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.023; 48. 38-Dennis Wagner, 13.389; 49. 39M-Matt Merrill, 13.818; 50. 5-Dave Glennon, 99.991; 51. 19P-Paige Polyak, 99.992

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 70-Derek Hagar[2] ; 3. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6] ; 4. 99-Brady Bacon[3] ; 5. 53-Cap Henry[4] ; 6. 9-Dean Jacobs[10] ; 7. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[5] ; 8. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[9] ; 9. 5R-Byron Reed[11] ; 10. 60K-Jody Keegan[8] ; 11. 11F-D.J. Foos[7] ; 12. 39M-Matt Merrill[13] ; 13. 40I-Mark Imler[12]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2-Shane Stewart[3] ; 2. 35AU-Jamie Veal[2] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 4. 83M-Broc Martin[4] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[5] ; 6. 63-Chad Kemenah[6] ; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[7] ; 8. 21-Dallas Hewitt[10] ; 9. 312-Mike Linder[12] ; 10. O7X-Dain Naida[11] ; 11. 5-Dave Glennon[13] ; 12. 11X-Brandon Martin[9] ; 13. 40-Caleb Helms[8]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 2. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 4. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[6] ; 7. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[7] ; 8. 49-Cole Duncan[8] ; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[10] ; 10. 19P-Paige Polyak[13] ; 11. 46AU-Stuart Williams[12] ; 12. 97-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[11] ; 13. 78-Todd Kane[9]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 16-Chris Andrews[2] ; 2. 2+-Brian Smith[1] ; 3. 3G-James McFadden[5] ; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 5. 67-Christopher Bell[4] ; 6. 83-Stevie Smith[11] ; 7. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 8. 71AU-Ryan Davis[10] ; 9. 38-Dennis Wagner[12] ; 10. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[3] ; 11. 44W-Austin Wheatley[9] ; 12. 71MX-Paul May[8]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 3G-James McFadden[1] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 3. 53-Cap Henry[3] ; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[5] ; 5. 11N-Randy Hannagan[4] ; 6. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6]

C-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the B-feature)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 2. 83-Stevie Smith[6] ; 3. 97-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[5] ; 4. O7X-Dain Naida[4] ; 5. 46AU-Stuart Williams[9] ; 6. 19P-Paige Polyak[13] ; 7. 40I-Mark Imler[7] ; 8. 39M-Matt Merrill[11] ; 9. 38-Dennis Wagner[10] ; 10. 71AU-Ryan Davis[2] ; 11. 5-Dave Glennon[12]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 63-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[2] ; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[4] ; 4. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[7] ; 5. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[3] ; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[6] ; 7. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[13] ; 8. 9-Dean Jacobs[17] ; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 10. 83-Stevie Smith[20] ; 11. W20-Greg Wilson[19] ; 12. 44W-Austin Wheatley[16] ; 13. 11X-Brandon Martin[14] ; 14. 78-Todd Kane[15] ; 15. 60K-Jody Keegan[9] ; 16. 49-Cole Duncan[11] ; 17. 21-Dallas Hewitt[18] ; 18. 11F-D.J. Foos[5]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (40 Laps)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[4]; 2. 3G-James McFadden[1]; 3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[8]; 4. 16-Chris Andrews[19]; 5. 63-Chad Kemenah[11]; 6. 11N-Randy Hannagan[5]; 7. 67-Christopher Bell[9]; 8. 35AU-Jamie Veal[17]; 9. 45L-Brian Lay[14]; 10. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[12]; 11. 53-Cap Henry[3]; 12. 2-Shane Stewart[13]; 13. 70-Derek Hagar[16]; 14. 1ST-Gary Taylor[6]; 15. 99-Brady Bacon[10]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich[22]; 17. 5T-Travis Philo[21]; 18. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[24]; 19. 2+-Brian Smith[23]; 20. 83M-Broc Martin[7]; 21. 35-Stuart Brubaker[18]; 22. 81-Lee Jacobs[2]; 23. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[15]; 24. 45-Tim Shaffer[20]

Hard Charger: 16-Chris Andrews[+15]

Fremont Federal Credit Untion 305 Sprints (27 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - American Power Sports (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 8I-John Ivy[1] ; 2. 5R-Jordan Ryan[2] ; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[3] ; 4. 19R-Steve Rando[8] ; 5. 28-Dustin Stroup[6] ; 6. 8-Bobby Clark[7] ; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 8. 3J-Trey Jacobs[4] ; 9. 11G-Luke Griffith[9]

Heat 2 - Kistler Racing Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 1W-Paul Weaver[4] ; 2. 12-Kyle Capodice[1] ; 3. 36-Seth Schneider[5] ; 4. 22D-Dan Hammond[3] ; 5. 8M-T.J Michael[7] ; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[9] ; 7. 25-Jason Keckler[8] ; 8. 10-Josh Harrison[6] ; 9. 32-Ryan French[2]

Heat 3 - Hoosier Racing Tires (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 7A-Alvin Roepke[1] ; 2. 6-Dustin Dinan[7] ; 3. 7M-Brandon Moore[3] ; 4. 22M-Dan McCarron[5] ; 5. 9-Jimmy Colvin[8] ; 6. 48-Shawn Valenti[2] ; 7. 10S-Roger Shammo[9] ; 8. 29P-Mark Pinski[4] ; 9. 94K-Kurt Huber[6]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 68G-Tyler Gunn[4] ; 2. 8-Bobby Clark[1] ; 3. 2-Ricky Peterson[2] ; 4. 25-Jason Keckler[5] ; 5. 3J-Trey Jacobs[7] ; 6. 11G-Luke Griffith[10] ; 7. 10-Josh Harrison[8] ; 8. 10S-Roger Shammo[6] ; 9. 48-Shawn Valenti[3] ; 10. 29P-Mark Pinski[9] ; 11. 94K-Kurt Huber[12] ; 12. 32-Ryan French[11]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 1W-Paul Weaver[2]; 2. 19R-Steve Rando[3]; 3. 6-Dustin Dinan[11]; 4. 36-Seth Schneider[7]; 5. 8M-T.J Michael[12]; 6. 8-Bobby Clark[17]; 7. 9-Jimmy Colvin[15]; 8. 12-Kyle Capodice[1]; 9. 25-Jason Keckler[19]; 10. 7M-Brandon Moore[20]; 11. 68G-Tyler Gunn[14]; 12. 8I-John Ivy[10]; 13. 1-Nate Dussel[6]; 14. 22M-Dan McCarron[4]; 15. 22D-Dan Hammond[5]; 16. 2-Ricky Peterson[16]; 17. 28-Dustin Stroup[13]; 18. 7A-Alvin Roepke[8]; 19. 5R-Jordan Ryan[9]

Hard Charger: 8-Bobby Clark[+11]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

AAA Auto Club Dirt Trucks (19 Trucks)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - American Power Sports (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2-Matt Foos[5] ; 2. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[4] ; 3. 5-Jim McGrath[9] ; 4. 3X-Brad Keckler[1] ; 5. O1-Art Ball[6] ; 6. 4S-Keith Sorg[10] ; 7. 8KB-Kent Brewer[7] ; 8. O-Jim Keegan[3] ; 9. D1-Dustin Keegan[8] ; 10. 22-Brandon Leighton[2]

Heat 2 - Kistler Racing Products (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 36M-Cory McCaughey[2] ; 2. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[3] ; 3. 7B-Shawn Valenti[7] ; 4. 18W-Cory Ward[4] ; 5. 33-Jeff Ward[8] ; 6. 7-Dana Frey[6] ; 7. 37-Eric Devanna[9] ; 8. 85S-Bradley Stuckey[5] ; 9. 3-Andy Earnhart[1]

A-Main - (20 Laps)

1. 7B-Shawn Valenti[4]; 2. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[9]; 3. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[6]; 4. 8KB-Kent Brewer[13]; 5. 18W-Cory Ward[7]; 6. 36M-Cory McCaughey[8]; 7. 33-Jeff Ward[5]; 8. 37-Eric Devanna[12]; 9. D1-Dustin Keegan[17]; 10. O-Jim Keegan[15]; 11. O1-Art Ball[1]; 12. 4S-Keith Sorg[11]; 13. 85S-Bradley Stuckey[14]; 14. 22-Brandon Leighton[18]; 15. 7-Dana Frey[10]; 16. 2-Matt Foos[2]; 17. 3X-Brad Keckler[3]; 18. 5-Jim McGrath[19]; 19. 3-Andy Earnhart[16]

Hard Charger: 8KB-Kent Brewer[+9]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Wild Child rim-rides to Atomic Speedweek victory

 

By Brian Liskai

 

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (Wednesday, June 25, 2014) – Jac Haudenschild lived up to his nickname “The Wild Child” at Atomic Speedway Wednesday night. The Wooster, Ohio driver blasted around Dale Blaney with five laps to go and went on to score the win on night #3 of the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek with the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions.

 

Haudenschild used the concrete wall in turns three and four as a cushion to rim-ride to his second All Star win of 2014. It is his 28th career series victory.

 

“That was really fun. The track was awesome. The fastest way was around the top. I was running up there pretty high. It was a little easier running second. Dale was definitely fast but I was able to see his line and we got there at the end,” said Haudenschild beside his Destiny Racing/Rick Rogers Construction/Mondak Portables/Triple X Racing/Renegade Rentals/Champion Oil backed machine.

 

“We’ve been getting better every week and hopefully we can keep it up. The car is feeling good and the guys have worked their tails off,” added Haudenschild.

 

For Blaney, who came into the night leading the UNOH All Star national and Ohio Region points and the 2014 Ohio Sprint Speedweek points, it was another solid night with a second place finish despite leading the first 25 laps.

 

“It was my mistake. I moved to the middle there a little bit. It almost felt like it was starting to lock down there in the middle and I probably ran a little too conservative there to try and stay in it. He just got a run on me there and after that he was running pretty hard. My mistake for running a little too easy in one and two and being conservative. The guys gave me a great car and I just brought it home in second. Every night we’ve been really good and put ourselves in a good position and that’s what it takes,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/GF1 Chassis/Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks backed #14K.

 

Randy Hannagan would battle with Blaney for the runner-up position the final four laps before coming home in third.

 

“Car came on really good the last 10 laps. I missed that corner that one time that I didn’t need to miss it,” said Hannagan beside his Do-Si-Do/Upper Auto/Kenny’s Components backed #11n. “Ed Neumeister gives me an awesome car and my guys, Kent Karhoff and Jonathan Karhoff work their butts off for me. They make me look good.”

 

After the 62-car field was whittled down to the final 24 A-main starters it would be Blaney and Sheldon Haudenschild who would bring the field to the green for the 30-lap feature. Blaney would grab the lead over Sheldon Haudenschild, Cole Duncan, Jac Haudenschild, Taylor Ferns, Danny Smith, Randy Hannagan, Brady Bacon and Caleb Griffith. Jac Haudenschild would grab third on lap two.

 

It didn’t take the leaders long to find heavy lapped traffic by lap five but the action would grind to a halt on lap six when Cale Thomas would blow a right rear tire and get into the front stretch wall, getting upside down. On the restart Blaney pulled away slightly as the son and feather battled for second. Jac would take the runner-up spot on lap eight, bringing Duncan into third with Sheldon, Hannagan, Smith and Shane Stewart in tow.

 

Blaney would find lapped traffic by the 12th circuit with Haudenschild staying within striking distance while Duncan battled with Hannagan with Sheldon Haudenschild, Smith and Griffith in pursuit. Jimmy Stinson would spin to bring out the caution on lap 14 and once again hand the leaders a clear track. Blaney and Jac Haudenschild would pull away from the field and run nose to tail with Duncan, Hannagan, Sheldon Haudenschild, Smith, Griffith, Stewart and Bacon in tow. Bacon would spin in turn one on lap 21 to once again give the leaders a clean track.

 

On the restart once again Blaney and Jac Haudenschild were glued together and pulled away while Duncan was battling with Hannagan for third. Jac would execute a perfect slider on Blaney in turns three and four to take the lead with five laps to go when the red flew for a pile-up involving Christopher Bell, Danny Holtgraver and Cory Crabtree. On the restart Jac Haudenschild would continue to blast away at the extreme top edge of the track with Blaney now locked in a battle for second with Hannagan while Sheldon Haudenschild was battling with Griffith for fourth.

 

Jac Haudenschild would drive to the win with Blaney edging Hannagan for second while Griffith and Sheldon Haudenschild rounded out the top five.

 

Atomic Speedway  - 6/25/2014

UNOH Night

 

All Star Circuit of Champions (62 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

 

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1

14K

Dale Blaney,

12.368

 

2

49

Cole Duncan

12.370

 

3

99

Brady Bacon

12.416

 

4

9W

Jac Haudenschild

12.449

 

5

81

Lee Jacobs

12.451

 

6

55F

Taylor Ferns

12.483

 

7

93

Sheldon Haudenschild

12.501

8

4

Danny Smith

12.508

 

 

 

9

40DD

Caleb Griffith

12.519

 

 

 

10

11N

Randy Hannagan

12.530

 

 

 

11

2

Shane Stewart

12.583

 

 

 

12

60C

Kory Crabtree

12.594

 

 

 

13

33M

Christopher Bell

12.702

 

 

 

14

22

Ryan Broughton

12.726

 

 

 

15

5T

Travis Philo

12.733

 

 

 

16

35

Stuart Brubaker

12.736

 

 

 

17

48

Danny Dietrich

12.755

 

 

 

18

10H

Danny Holtgraver

12.757

 

 

 

19

A76

Jimmy Stinson

12.775

 

 

 

20

45

Tim Shaffer

12.781

 

 

 

21

5R

Byron Reed

12.807

 

 

 

22

83

Stevie Smith

12.842

 

 

 

23

24H

Brandon Wimmer

12.842

 

 

 

24

W20

Greg Wilson

12.860

 

 

 

25

1ST

Gary Taylor

12.882

 

 

 

26

9X

Rob Chaney

12.917

 

 

 

27

3G

James McFadden

12.942

 

 

 

28

19P

Paige Polyak

12.955

 

 

 

29

71M

Paul May

12.965

 

 

 

30

91

Cale Thomas

13.050

 

 

 

31

35AU

Jamie Veal

13.068

 

 

 

32

21

Dallas Hewitt

13.122

 

 

 

33

78

Todd Kane

13.136

 

 

 

34

92

Sam Ashworth

13.153

 

 

 

35

5

Dave Glennon

13.162

 

 

 

36

77AU

Darren Mollenoyux

13.230

 

 

 

37

44W

Austin Wheatley

13.291

 

 

 

38

22S

Brandon Spithaler

13.319

 

 

 

39

83X

Nate Reeser

13.334

 

 

 

40

3F

Brandy Bower

13.335

 

 

 

41

41

Randy Fink

13.346

 

 

 

42

57X

Andrew Palker

13.391

 

 

 

43

2S

Nathan Skaggs

13.400

 

 

 

44

40I

Mark Imler

13.416

 

 

 

45

22D

Josh Davis

13.517

 

 

 

46

A97

Aaron Higgins

13.624

 

 

 

47

71AU

Ryan Davis

13.769

 

 

 

48

45C

Mark Coleman

13.906

 

 

 

49

96AU

Bruce White

14.173

 

 

 

50

D12

Jason Dolick

14.261

 

 

 

51

22R

Kevin Roberts Jr.

14.362

 

 

 

52

25AU

Jack Lee

17.708

 

 

 

53

35M

Wes McGlumphy

99.995

 

 

 

54

63

Chad Kemenah

99.996

 

 

 

55

59

Bryan Nuckles

99.997

 

 

 

56

3FX

Dean Kester

99.998

 

 

 

57

4X

Shawn Petersen

99.999

 

 

 

 

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 2. 14k-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 9x-Rob Chaney[6] ; 4. 55F-Taylor Ferns[3] ; 5. 35AU-Jamie Veal[7] ; 6. 5-Dave Glennon[8] ; 7. 3F-Brandy Bower[9] ; 8. 5R-Byron Reed[5] ; 9. 63-Chad Kemenah[12] ; 10. 22D-Josh Davis[10] ; 11. 96AU-Bruce White[11] ; 12. 2-Shane Stewart[2]

 

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [3] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 3. 49-Cole Duncan[4] ; 4. 3G-James McFadden[6] ; 5. 83-Stevie Smith[5] ; 6. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux [8] ; 7. 41-Randy Fink[9]; 8.D12-Jason Dolick[11]; 9. 59-Bryan Nuckles[12]; 10. 60c-Cory Crabtree[2]; 11. 98h-Dave Blaney[7]; 12. A97-Aaron Higgins[10]

 

Heat 3 – Dragon Race Fuels (8 laps – Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 10H-Danny Holtgraver [1]; 2. 33M-Christopher Bell[2]; 3. 99-Brady Bacon[4]; 4. 4-Danny Smith[3]; 5. 44w-Austen Wheatley[8]; 6. 19p-Paige Polyak[6]; 7. 57x-Andrew Palker[9]; 8. 21-Dallas Hewitt[7]; 9. 71AU-Ryan Davis[10]; 10. 22r-Kevin Roberts Jr.[11]; 11. 3FX-Dean Kester[12]; 12. 24H-Brandon Wimmer [5]

 

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1.A76-Jimmy Stinson[1]; 2. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4]; 3. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[3]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[5]; 5. 71m-Paul May[6]; 6. 78-Todd Kane[7]; 7. 2s-Nathan Skaggs[9]; 8. 22-Ryan Broughton[2]; 9. 22s-Brandon Spithaler[8]; 10. 25AU-Jack Lee[11]; 11. 45C-Mark Coleman[10]; 12. 4x-Shawn Petersen[12]

 

Heat 5 – UNOH (8 Laps – Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 2. 5t-Travis Philo[2]; 3. 11n-Randy Hannagan[3]; 4. 91-Cale Thomas[6]; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[4]; 6. 1st-Gary Taylor[5]; 7. 83x-Nate Reeser[8]; 8. 40I-Mark Imler[9]; 9. 92-Sam Ashworth[7]; 10. 35m-Wes McGlumphy[11]; 11. 12-Nick Roberts[10]

 

Dash – Comfort Inn, Chillicothe OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 14k-Dale Blaney[1]; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4]; 4. 49-Cole Duncan[3]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon[6]; 6. 55F-Taylor Ferns[5]

 

C-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the B-feature)

1. 2s-Nathan Skaggs[3]; 2. 57x-Andrew Palker[2]; 3. A97-Aaron Higgins[6]; 4. 40i-Mark Imler[4]; 5. 41-Randy Fink[1]; 6. 25AU-Jack Lee[12]; 7. 35m-Wes McGlumphy[13]; 8. 96AU-Bruce White[9]; 9. 22r-Kevin Roberts Jr.[11]; 10. 4x-Shawn Petersen[17]; 11. 22d-Josh Davis[5]; 12. 63-Chad Kemenah[14]; 13. D12-Jason Dolick[10]; 14. 71AU-Ryan Davis[7]; 15. 59-Bryan Nuckles[15]; 16. 3FX-Dean kester[16]; 17. 45c-Mark Coleman[8]

 

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2-Shane Stewart[2]; 2. 60c-Kory Crabtree[3]; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[1]; 4. 24h-Brandon Wimmer[7]; 5. 22-RyanBroughton[4]; 6. 5r-Byron Reed[5]; 7. 1st-Gary Taylor[8]; 8. 83-Stevie Smith[6]; 9. 19P-Paige Polyak[9]; 10. 35AU-Jamie Veal[11]; 11. 71m-Paul May[10]; 12. 21-Dallas Hewitt[12]; 13. 44w-Austen Wheatley[17]; 14. 92-Sam Ashworth[14]; 15. 78-Todd Kane[13]; 16. 5-Dave Glennon[15]; 17. 83x-Nate Reeser[19]; 18. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[16]; 19. 22s-Brandon Spithaler[18]; 20. 3F-Brandy Bower[20]; 21. 57x-Andrew Palker[21];

 

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (40 Laps)

1. 9w-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[1]; 3. 11n-Randy Hannagan[9]; 4. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[8]; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 6. 49-Cole Duncan[4]; 7. 5t-Travis Philo[14]; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs[11]; 9. 4-Danny Smith[7]; 10. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[20]; 11. 3G-James McFadden[23]; 12. W20-Greg Wilson[21]; 13. 48-Danny Dietrich[16]; 14. 2-Shane Stewart[12]; 15. 35-Stuart Brubaker[15]; 16. 55f-Taylor Ferns[6]; 17. 9X-Rob Chaney[22]; 18. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[17]; 19. 60C-Cory Crabtree[13]; 20. 33m-Christopher Bell[10]; 21. 99-Brady Bacon[5]; 22. 45-Tim Shaffer[19]; 23. A76-Jimmy Stinson[18]; 24. 91-Cale Thomas [24]

Hard Charger: 3G-James McFadden +12

 

 

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Blaney takes advantage of others' miscues for All Star win at Waynesfield

By Brian Liskai

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio (Sunday, June 22, 2014) – Dale Blaney took advantage of other drivers’ miscues and bad luck Sunday to earn his 101st University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win on night #2 of the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

The 40-lap feature was filled with excitement, drama and plenty of racing mishaps.

Early on Gettysburg, Pennsylvania’s Danny Dietrich seemed headed to his first ever Ohio Speedweek win. But then Byron Reed looked like he would steal the victory. When a lapped car spun in front of Reed it ended his chances and gave Dietrich another shot. But then late in the race Blaney began to pressure Dietrich who would spin with six laps to go while trying to fend off Blaney and get around lapped cars.

Blaney would pull away the final hand full of laps for his second UNOH All Star triumph of the year.

“Battle of survival I guess. Byron and Danny had a really good race going on there and I was just watching it. I knew when we got to traffic I’d probably be a little bit better. Out in the open I really wasn’t that great. I feel bad for Byron. He got the lead and was rolling good and got caught up. And Danny sees me up of four and runs down there and parks it and turns himself around. I know the 35AU (15th starter Jamie Veal) was good in his heat race up on the top. That kid gasses it up. I knew his number was way up there on the board on that red. I was glad to see the checkered,” said Blaney beside his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks backed machine.

For Veal, the little bullring of Waynesfield reminded him of the tracks in his native Australia. And he would use that knowledge to charge to a second place finish.

“This is pretty close to what we race on at home. The team did a great job with the car. The Maxim was good and hopefully this gives us some momentum for the rest of the week,” said Veal beside his SWI Engineering backed machine.

Jac Haudenschild displayed some of that energy in his heat race that has the fans on their feet. The Wild Child didn’t disappoint in the feature either, rim-riding his way to a third place finish.

“It was a really good night. The Rick Rogers car was good and Scotty (Benic) had it nice. We were right there tonight but Blaney is so good at these tracks…heck all the tracks. He’s the guy to beat,” said Haudenschild beside his Mondack Portables, Rick Rogers Construction, Triple X Racing backed #9w. “The traffic was incredible tonight. There were lapped cars everywhere and it was tough out there tonight but I had fun.”

Dietrich and Cap Henry would bring the field to the green at “The Field” in front of a standing room only crowd. Dietrich would grab the lead over fourth starter Reed with Blaney, Henry and Danny Holtgraver in tow. Lee Jacobs would shoot high into the air off of turn two on lap three to bring out a red. The restart order was Dietrich, Reed, Blaney, Henry, Holtgraver, Stevie Smith and Travis Philo.

When the green flew again, so did Dietrich, pulling away slightly from Reed and Blaney. Dietrich would catch the rear of the field by lap 9 and Reed and Blaney closed with Henry, Holtgraver and Philo staying within striking distance. Henry would spin on lap 15 for the second caution.

The restart order saw Dietrich having a lapped machine between himself and Reed and Blaney with four lappers back to fourth place Holtgraver, Smith and Haudenschild. On the ensuing restart Gary Taylor would stop with a flat tire. When the green flew again Reed quickly disposed of the lapped car and ran to Dietrich’s inside. The pair were literally side by side at the scoring stripe over the next couple of laps before Christopher Bell would spin in turn three, collecting Brandon Wimmer who would retire pit side.

The restart order was Dietrich, Reed, Blaney, Smith, Philo, Holtgraver and Jac Haudenschild. Dietrich and Reed would run nose to tail and side by side over the next hand full of laps before encountering heavy lapped traffic by lap 22. And once again the duo would battle hard and it looked like Reed would take control when disaster struck. On lap 24 Henry would spin right in front of the leaders and Reed would pile into him to end his run.

That would necessitate a fuel stop. And when the 3 minutes expired, All Star officials would penalize third running Stevie Smith for not having his crew off the track in time, sending him to the tail. He would elect to go to the pits.

The restart order would see Dietrich with a lapped car behind him followed by Blaney, another lapped machine, Jac Haudenschild, Philo, Veal and Shane Stewart. For the second straight night Stewart was charging from the last row starting spot to the front.

When the green flew this time Dietrich could not shake Blaney and Haudenschild while Veal, Philo and Stewart gave chase. Veal would take fourth on lap 29 as Blaney applied pressure to Dietrich. The leaders were racing into lapped cars with 9 laps to go and Blaney kept sticking the nose of his car under Dietrich. The pressure worked as Dietrich tried to block Blaney and split two lapped cars in turn one with six laps to go resulting in a spin.

Blaney was no in charge and pulled away slightly on the start as Haudenschild had his hands full with Veal with Stewart and Philo battling for fifth. Blaney would drive to the checkers with Veal getting by Haudenschild on the last lap for second. Stewart and Philo would round out the top five.

Jac’s son Sheldon would storm from 22nd starting spot to sixth with Greg Wilson from 14th to 7th, Cole Duncan from 19th to 8th, Caleb Helms from 18th to 9th and Bell coming back to round out the top 10.

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Waynesfield Raceway Park - 6/22/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (45 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 14K-Dale Blaney, 10.593; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich, 10.746; 3. 33M-Christopher Bell, 10.759; 4. 5R-Byron Reed, 10.760; 5. 53-Cap Henry, 10.780; 6. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 10.810; 7. 83-Stevie Smith, 10.879; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer, 10.895; 9. 5T-Travis Philo, 10.941; 10. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 10.971; 11. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 10.980; 12. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 10.988; 13. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 10.994; 14. W20-Greg Wilson, 11.021; 15. 98-Dave Blaney, 11.052; 16. 35AU-Jamie Veal, 11.055; 17. 71-Kevin Swindell, 11.069; 18. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 11.096; 19. 81-Lee Jacobs, 11.102; 20. 40-Caleb Helms, 11.115; 21. 49-Cole Duncan, 11.174; 22. 63-Chad Kemenah, 11.211; 23. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux, 11.211; 24. 71MX-Paul May, 11.220; 25. 3G-James McFadden, 11.250; 26. 4-Danny Smith, 11.259; 27. 55F-Taylor Ferns, 11.285; 28. 60-Kory Crabtree, 11.322; 29. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 11.335; 30. 44W-Austin Wheatley, 11.349; 31. 2-Shane Stewart, 11.372; 32. 21-Dallas Hewitt, 11.382; 33. 70-Derek Hagar, 11.409; 34. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 11.419; 35. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 11.445; 36. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 11.459; 37. 71AU-Ryan Davis, 11.477; 38. 6M-Max Stambaugh, 11.497; 39. 25AU-Jack Lee, 11.535; 40. 22-Ryan Broughton, 11.589; 41. 97-Dean Jacobs, 11.646; 42. 4X-Shawn Petersen, 11.778; 43. 41K-Cole Ketcham, 12.129; 44. 96AU-Bruce White, 12.222; 45. 7C-Caleb Armstrong, 99.000

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[3] ; 2. 49-Cole Duncan[1] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 4. 53-Cap Henry[5] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[4] ; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 7. 70-Derek Hagar[9] ; 8. 97-Dean Jacobs[11] ; 9. 71AU-Ryan Davis[10] ; 10. 3G-James McFadden[7] ; 11. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[12] ; 12. 71-Kevin Swindell[2]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 63-Chad Kemenah[1] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[6] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[3] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 7. 44W-Austin Wheatley[8] ; 8. 6M-Max Stambaugh[10] ; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams[9] ; 10. 35R-Ronnie Blair[4] ; 11. 4X-Shawn Petersen[11]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 3. 2-Shane Stewart[8] ; 4. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[1] ; 5. 83-Stevie Smith[5] ; 6. 98-Dave Blaney[3] ; 7. 11N-Randy Hannagan[9] ; 8. 25AU-Jack Lee[10] ; 9. 41K-Cole Ketcham[11] ; 10. 55F-Taylor Ferns[7] ; 11. 33M-Christopher Bell[6]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 2. 35AU-Jamie Veal[3] ; 3. 1ST-Gary Taylor[4] ; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[6] ; 6. 22-Ryan Broughton[10] ; 7. 71MX-Paul May[1] ; 8. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[9] ; 9. 21-Dallas Hewitt[8] ; 10. 96AU-Bruce White[11] ; 11. 60-Kory Crabtree[7]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 48-Danny Dietrich[2] ; 2. 53-Cap Henry[4] ; 3. 14K-Dale Blaney[5] ; 4. 5R-Byron Reed[1] ; 5. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 83-Stevie Smith[3]

C-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the B-feature)

1. 6M-Max Stambaugh[2] ; 2. 25AU-Jack Lee[3] ; 3. 71AU-Ryan Davis[1] ; 4. 4X-Shawn Petersen[6] ; 5. 96AU-Bruce White[8] ; 6. 22-Ryan Broughton[4] ; 7. 41K-Cole Ketcham[7] ; 8. 97-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 9. 7C-Caleb Armstrong[9]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 33M-Christopher Bell[1] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[10] ; 3. 70-Derek Hagar[13] ; 4. 35R-Ronnie Blair[2] ; 5. 98-Dave Blaney[3] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[7] ; 7. 44W-Austin Wheatley[11] ; 8. 55F-Taylor Ferns[8] ; 9. 6M-Max Stambaugh[17] ; 10. 71MX-Paul May[5] ; 11. 25AU-Jack Lee[18] ; 12. 11N-Randy Hannagan[15] ; 13. 46AU-Stuart Williams[14] ; 14. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[16] ; 15. 60-Kory Crabtree[9] ; 16. 71-Kevin Swindell[4] ; 17. 3G-James McFadden[6] ; 18. 21-Dallas Hewitt[12]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (40 Laps)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[3]; 2. 35AU-Jamie Veal[15]; 3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[9]; 4. 2-Shane Stewart[23]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[8]; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[22]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[14]; 8. 49-Cole Duncan[19]; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[18]; 10. 33M-Christopher Bell[11]; 11. 1ST-Gary Taylor[10]; 12. 5R-Byron Reed[4]; 13. 45-Tim Shaffer[7]; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich[1]; 15. 70-Derek Hagar[24]; 16. 63-Chad Kemenah[20]; 17. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[21]; 18. 81-Lee Jacobs[17]; 19. 83-Stevie Smith[6]; 20. 53-Cap Henry[2]; 21. 35-Stuart Brubaker[16]; 22. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[5]; 23. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[13]; 24. 35R-Ronnie Blair[12]

Hard Charger: 2-Shane Stewart[+19]

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Holtgraver opens Ohio Sprint Speedweek with first ever Eldora Victory

ROSSBURG, OH (Saturday, June 21, 2014) - Danny Holtgraver is only 24 years old but he showed the maturity of a seasoned sprint car veteran Saturday at Eldora Speedway. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania driver held off veteran Dale Blaney in a three lap shoot-out to score his first career win at the legendary "Big E" to open the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

With eight laps to go Holtgraver was trying to battle through heavy lapped traffic and Blaney was coming on strong as was Jac Haudenschild. But, when Rob Chaney stopped with three laps to go it gave Holtgraver a clear track but it also moved Blaney right on his rear bumper. As the green flew on the restart Holtgraver got a tremendous drive to the outside wall and drove away from Blaney for his second University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win of 2014. The victory was Holtgraver's eighth career UNOH All Star win.

"I knew on that restart I had to run around the top as hard as I could. I have to thank all my guys. Rob Hunter for giving me this opportunity. My dad, pup, Barman, Earl, Josh...everyone that helps us out on this thing," said Holtgraver beside his Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks, Berlin Natural Bakery, Bonnell's Rod Shop, Alternative Power Sources, West View Motors, DKW Transport backed #10h.

"We've had a couple of up and down weeks and these guys have had a lot of work to do and it paid off because here we are," continued Holtgraver. "I told Rob this week I don't care if we win any where else I want to win Eldora. I got it...this is unbelievable...I couldn't ask for more...this is amazing. I can't wait to come back here."

For Blaney, who leads the UNOH All Star national and Ohio region points, a second place run is a great way to start Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

"When that yellow came out with 15 to go we were really good. We probably had a harder left rear tire than these guys and I still had a shot at him (Holtgraver) with about five laps to go. He got held up a little bit but I made about three bad corners and didn't capitalize and there it goes," said Blaney about his Kennedy Cattle/Ti22 Performance, Penske Shocks backed machine.

There's just something about Eldora that brings out the best in Randy Hannagan who would run in the top three the entire 30 laps of the feature.

"We definitely had a good race car. We were kind of limited in our tire choice for the feature and we gambled and it didn't pay off. From lap 15 on I was just kind of holding on," said Hannagan beside his Upper Auto Parts/Kenny's Components backed #11n. "I could be frustrated if I couldn't see why we slowed up but we know why and we'll carry that on to the King's Royal."

Tim Shaffer and Holtgraver would bring the field to green for the 30-lap feature at "The Big E." Shaffer would gain the upper hand over Holtgraver, Lee Jacobs, Hannagan, Jason Meyers, Danny Dietrich and Caleb Helms. Hannagan would use the bottom grove to drive into third on lap two.

With five laps in Holtgraver closed on Shaffer and made the classic Eldora slider to take the lead on lap six with Hannagan, Jacobs, Meyers, Dietrich and a closing Jac Haudenschild in tow. The leaders would blast into lapped traffic by the eighth circuit and Hannagan was diving under Shaffer for second which he would take a lap later.

Holtgraver had built a sizeable lead when he got into heavy lapped traffic on lap 11, allowing Hannagan to close with Shaffer, Jacobs, Haudenschild and Meyers in pursuit. On lap 14 Holtgraver held a slight lead over Hannagan but the action for third was tremendous involving Shaffer, Jacobs, Haudenschild and Blaney. With the crossed flags in the air for the half-way mark Blaney drove under the trio of Shaffer, Jacobs and Haudenschild to take third as the caution flew for Derek Hagar spin. On the ensuing restart Holtgraver drove away with Hannagan having his hands full with Blaney as Shaffer and Haudenschild worked to stay close. Blaney would make the move into second on lap 19 with Hannagan, Haudenschild, Schaffer, Jacobs and Chad Kemenah in pursuit.

With eight laps to go the leaders again raced into lapped traffic which allowed Haudenschild to take third from Hannagan. With the signal for five laps to go Blaney had used lapped traffic to close quickly on Holtgraver with Haudenschild also blasting away on the concrete outside wall to stay within striking distance.

Rob Chaney would bring out the final caution with three laps to go just as Blaney was racing to Holtgraver's inside for the lead. Under caution Haudenschild's right rear tire was going flat forcing him pit side and putting Hannagan back into third.

With a clear track Holtgraver got an excellent restart and flew to the outside to pull away the remaining three laps for the win with Blaney, Hannagan and Shaffer rounding out the top five. Shane Stewart would drive from his 24th starting spot - last - to finish sixth with Kevin Swindell, Greg Wilson (from 23rd), Kemenah, Dietrich and James McFadden rounding out the top 10.

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Eldora Speedway - 6/21/2014

All Star Circuit of Champions (44 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.504; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 13.631; 3. 83X-Jason Meyers, 13.696; 4. 11N-Randy Hannagan, 13.709; 5. 83-Stevie Smith, 13.724; 6. 63-Chad Kemenah, 13.839; 7. 3G-James McFadden, 13.868; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.899; 9. 40-Caleb Helms, 13.903; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.944; 11. 14K-Dale Blaney, 13.945; 12. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 13.949; 13. 71-Kevin Swindell, 13.950; 14. OO-Jim Nier, 13.953; 15. 9X-Rob Chaney, 13.965; 16. 49-Cole Duncan, 13.976; 17. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.976; 18. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.979; 19. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.986; 20. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 14.007; 21. 97-Dean Jacobs, 14.016; 22. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 14.029; 23. 4-Danny Smith, 14.049; 24. 70-Derek Hagar, 14.085; 25. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 14.114; 26. 60C-Kory Crabtree, 14.142; 27. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.212; 28. 35AU-Jamie Veal, 14.229; 29. 44W-Austen Wheatley, 14.264; 30. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.281; 31. 35R-Ronnie Blair, 14.307; 32. 21-Dallas Hewitt, 14.357; 33. 96AU-Bruce White, 14.581; 34. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 14.748; 35. 2-Shane Stewart, 14.801; 36. 5H-Jordan Harble, 14.946; 37. 25AU-Jack Lee, 15.117; 38. 6-Cody Gardner, 15.257; 39. 35M-Wes McGlumphy, 15.477; 40. 71AU-Ryan Davis, 15.626; 41. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux, 15.630; 42. 4X-Shawn Petersen, 99.999; 43. 15H-Mitch Harble, 99.999; 44. 17H-Jared Horstman , 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 98H-Dave Blaney[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 4. 71-Kevin Swindell[3] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 6. 83-Stevie Smith[5] ; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[7] ; 8. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[11] ; 9. 44W-Austen Wheatley[8] ; 10. 25AU-Jack Lee[10] ; 11. 96AU-Bruce White[9]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[4] ; 3. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[1] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. OO-Jim Nier[3] ; 6. 63-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 7. 60C-Kory Crabtree[7] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 9. 6-Cody Gardner[10] ; 10. 46AU-Stuart Williams[9] ; 11. 4X-Shawn Petersen[11]

Heat 3 - Dragon Racing Fuels (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 4-Danny Smith[1] ; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 4. 2-Shane Stewart[9] ; 5. 83X-Jason Meyers[6] ; 6. 9X-Rob Chaney[3] ; 7. 3G-James McFadden[5] ; 8. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2] ; 9. 35R-Ronnie Blair[8] ; 10. 35M-Wes McGlumphy[10]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 2. 11N-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 3. 1ST-Gary Taylor[2] ; 4. 70-Derek Hagar[1] ; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 6. 35AU-Jamie Veal[7] ; 7. 49-Cole Duncan[3] ; 8. 21-Dallas Hewitt[8] ; 9. 71AU-Ryan Davis[10] ; 10. 5H-Jordan Harble[9]

Dash - Howard Johnson Hotel - Lima, OH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 45-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[5] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 5. 83X-Jason Meyers[2] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[6]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 83-Stevie Smith[1] ; 2. 9X-Rob Chaney[4] ; 3. 63-Chad Kemenah[2] ; 4. 3G-James McFadden[3] ; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[6] ; 6. 35AU-Jamie Veal[9] ; 7. 49-Cole Duncan[5] ; 8. 44W-Austen Wheatley[10] ; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[7] ; 10. 60C-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[11] ; 12. 46AU-Stuart Williams[15] ; 13. 35R-Ronnie Blair[12] ; 14. 77AU-Darren Mollenoyux[21] ; 15. 71AU-Ryan Davis[20] ; 16. 35M-Wes McGlumphy[19] ; 17. 96AU-Bruce White[14] ; 18. 6-Cody Gardner[18] ; 19. 4X-Shawn Petersen[22] ; 20. 21-Dallas Hewitt[13] ; 21. 5H-Jordan Harble[16] ; 22. 25AU-Jack Lee[17]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps) 1. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[2]; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[8]; 3. 11N-Randy Hannagan[3]; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer[1]; 5. 2-Shane Stewart[24]; 6. 71-Kevin Swindell[10]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[23]; 8. 63-Chad Kemenah[12]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich[7]; 10. 3G-James McFadden[13]; 11. 83X-Jason Meyers[5]; 12. 81-Lee Jacobs[4]; 13. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[9]; 14. 1ST-Gary Taylor[18]; 15. OO-Jim Nier[14]; 16. 5T-Travis Philo[17]; 17. 40-Caleb Helms[6]; 18. 70-Derek Hagar[22]; 19. 9X-Rob Chaney[15]; 20. 83-Stevie Smith[11]; 21. 4-Danny Smith[21]; 22. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[20]; 23. 97-Dean Jacobs[19]; 24. 98H-Dave Blaney[16] Hard Charger: 2-Shane Stewart[+19]

 

 

32nd Annual UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Sprint Speedweek

CAMARGO, Ill. (Monday, June 16, 2014) – The 2014 season for the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions has been unique to say the least. There have been 11 different feature winners over 12 events thus far. And with the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek – featuring 9 straight nights of racing at 8 different tracks in the Buckeye State – ahead, there’s no reason to believe that streak of different winners won’t continue.

It all kicks off Friday, June 20 on Ohio Caterpillar Night at Attica Raceway Park. It will mark the 103rd appearance of the UNOH All Stars at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant.

The UNOH All Stars paid a visit to Attica in April with four-time series champion Dale Blaney picking up his 100th career All Star victory. Blaney has three wins at Attica in 2014 including against the World of Outlaws. He has 20 career victories at Attica, 14 of which have been All Star wins.

Pit gates will open Friday at 3:30 p.m. with grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. and racing getting under way at 7:45 p.m. General admission tickets are $22 ($20 for seniors) with kids ages 11-15 at $10 and kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com

Speedweek continues Saturday, June 21 at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway on NKTelco Night. No other track in the country has hosted more of the UNOH All Star races than “The Big E.” The Speedweek event will be the 134th of the UNOH All Stars at the famous half mile.

Last season Jac “The Wild Child” Haudenschild swept the two UNOH All Star events at Eldora including the Ohio Sprint Speedweek event.

The UMP DIRTcar Modifieds and Eldora Stocks will also be in action Saturday.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing under way at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 with kids ages 7-12 at $4 and kids 6 and under free. Pit passes will be $25.

For more information go to www.eldoraspeedway.com

On Sunday, June 22, Speedweek moves to Waynesfield Raceway Park near Lima, Ohio. The one-third mile bullring has produced some of the most exciting Speedweek shows in recent years. Last year Brad Sweet drove to the Speedweek victory.

The tough trucks will also be in competition at “The Field.”

Pit gates will open Sunday at 4 p.m. with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. and racing to get underway at 7 p.m. General admission is $22 for ages 16 and up with kids ages 11-15 at $11 and kids 10 and under getting in free. Pit passes will be $35.

For more information go to www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com

The NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio will host the UNOH All Stars on Monday, June 24.

The All Stars paid a visit to one of the original series tracks on May 31 and local driver Lee Jacobs – his great-grandfather built the speedway – recorded his second UNOH All Star win in 2014 – the series’ only repeat winner this season. Last year during the Speedweek visit Oklahoma native Shane Stewart picked up the victory.

The late models and super stocks will also be on the racing card Monday.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. Monday for the Duffy Smith Memorial presented by Shearer Equipment, with racing slated to start at 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets will be $22 with kids 12 and under free. Pit passes will be $35 (child pit pass for those ages 6-14 is $20).

For more information go to www.waynecountyspeedway.com

Tuesday, June 24th finds the UNOH All Stars at Sharon Speedway near Hartford, Ohio. Another of the tracks that was part of the first Ohio Sprint Speedweek 32 years ago, the 3/8th mile oval fell victim to rain during last year’s Speedweek event. Two years ago local driver Brandon Matus scored his first ever UNOH All Star win.

The TUSA Mod Lites will also be on hand in a Mid-Atlantic regional event.

The track is home to not only current All Star point leader Dale Blaney, but his brother, Dave is part owner of the facility. Dave, a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, has an All Star win at Bubba Raceway Park in 2014.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. Tuesday with qualifying slated for 6:30 p.m.

Adult admission is $22. Kids 13 and under are always free. Pit passes are $35. Advance ticket holders will be able to gain access at 3 p.m. for preferred seating.

For more information go to www.sharonspeedway.com

The UNOH All Stars return to Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio on Wednesday, June 25. It has been a couple years since the All Stars raced at the high-banked bullring. It will be the first of two All Star events at Atomic Speedway as the series comes right back on July 3 for the traditional The Night the Stars Come Out.

The street stocks and sport mods will also be in competition.

General admission tickets are $22 ($20 for seniors) with pit passes at $35 ($20 for kids).

Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. with grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. and racing to get underway at 7 p.m.

For more information go to www.atomicspeedway.net

From there the Ohio Sprint Speedweek travels to “The Home of the All Stars” on Thursday, June 26 for the first of two visits to “The Track That Action Built” during the 9 nights of Speedweek. The All Stars have raced at Fremont Speedway a total of 112 times during the long history of the track.

Earlier this year Caleb Griffith scored his first career All Star win to open a double-header weekend at the track. Australian James McFadden followed with a $10,000 payday for his first ever All Star win as well.

The 305 sprints and dirt trucks will also be in action on I’m Your Guy Water Proofing Night.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing to get underway at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 ($18 for seniors) with kids ages 11-15 at $15 and kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $30.

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com

On Friday, June 27th Ohio Sprint Speedweek heads to the high banked quarter-mile of Limaland Motorsports Park which is operated by the All Star’s title sponsor, the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Last year Haudenschild would score the speedweek win, his second of the week. In 2013 the speedweek event was rained out, but the two prior years (2011 and 2010) saw first time All Star winners in Kyle Sauder and David Gravel.

Several of the track’s tough weekly 360 race teams will give the All Stars a great challenge.

Also on the racing card for Elwer Fence Night will be the modifieds.

Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates open at 5 p.m. and racing to get underway at 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets are $22 and $11 for kids ages 11-15 with kids 10 and under getting in free. Pit passes are $30 each.

For more information go to www.limaland.com

The 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek wraps up Saturday, June 28th at Fremont Speedway for the $10,000-to-win finale on Ludwig Propane Night.

Last year Dale Blaney continued his dominance of big paying shows at “The Track That Action Built,” taking home the Speedweek finale. It marked his only win during Ohio Sprint Speedweek in 2013.

The 305 sprints and dirt trucks will be on the racing card

Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing underway at 7 p.m.

General admission tickets are $25 ($20 for seniors) with kids ages 11-15 at $15 and kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.

All Star winners in 2014 include Dave Blaney, Kerry Madsen, Joey Saldana, Dale Blaney, Greg Hodnett, Lee Jacobs (2 wins), Jack Haudenschild, Caleb Griffith, James McFadden, Danny Holtgraver and most recently Danny Dietrich who is expected to participate in the early portion of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Ohio Speedweek always draws in the best talent from the Midwest, western Pennsylvania, along with the All Star regulars and usually a few surprises. In seasons past NASCAR Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne competed at several speedweek events.

Dale Blaney currently leads the UNOH All Star national points over Shaffer, Haudenschild, Holtgraver, four time series champion Chad Kemenah, Andrew Palker, Caleb Helms, Lee Jacobs, Dean Jacobs and Cole Duncan.

Speedweek will be part of the Ohio Region points and Blaney leads those standings over Lee Jacobs, Haudenschild, Shaffer, Holtgraver, Palker, Kemenah, Helms, Dean Jacobs and Duncan.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com.

 

 

32nd Annual UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Sprint Speedweek

By Brian Liskai

CAMARGO, Ill. (Monday, June 16, 2014) – The 2014 season for the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions has been unique to say the least. There have been 11 different feature winners over 12 events thus far. And with the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek – featuring 9 straight nights of racing at 8 different tracks in the Buckeye State – ahead, there’s no reason to believe that streak of different winners won’t continue.

It all kicks off Friday, June 20 on Ohio Caterpillar Night at Attica Raceway Park. It will mark the 103rd appearance of the UNOH All Stars at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant. Also it's leg #4 of 8 for the Attica Raceway Park / Wayne County Speedway Late Model Challenge Series ($1,500 to win).

The UNOH All Stars paid a visit to Attica in April with four-time series champion Dale Blaney picking up his 100th career All Star victory. Blaney has three wins at Attica in 2014 including against the World of Outlaws. He has 20 career victories at Attica, 14 of which have been All Star wins.

Other winners in 2014 at Attica include four time All Star champion Tim Shaffer (the defending Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion), defending track champion Craig Mintz and recently Chris Andrews, who scored his first career All Star win at Attica to open Ohio Speedweek in 2013.

Pit gates will open Friday at 3:30 p.m. with grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. and racing getting under way at 7:45 p.m. General admission tickets are $22 ($20 for seniors) with kids ages 11-15 at $10 and kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com

Speedweek continues Saturday, June 21 at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway on NKTelco Night. No other track in the country has hosted more of the UNOH All Star races than “The Big E.” The Speedweek event will be the 134th of the UNOH All Stars at the famous half mile.

Last season Jac “The Wild Child” Haudenschild swept the two UNOH All Star events at Eldora including the Ohio Sprint Speedweek event.

The UMP DIRTcar Modifieds and Eldora Stocks will also be in action Saturday.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing under way at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 with kids ages 7-12 at $4 and kids 6 and under free. Pit passes will be $25.

For more information go to www.eldoraspeedway.com

On Sunday, June 22, Speedweek moves to Waynesfield Raceway Park near Lima, Ohio. The one-third mile bullring has produced some of the most exciting Speedweek shows in recent years. Last year Brad Sweet drove to the Speedweek victory.

The tough trucks will also be in competition at “The Field.”

Pit gates will open Sunday at 4 p.m. with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. and racing to get underway at 7 p.m. General admission is $22 for ages 16 and up with kids ages 11-15 at $11 and kids 10 and under getting in free. Pit passes will be $35.

For more information go to www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com

The NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio will host the UNOH All Stars on Monday, June 24.

The All Stars paid a visit to one of the original series tracks on May 31 and local driver Lee Jacobs – his great-grandfather built the speedway – recorded his second UNOH All Star win in 2014 – the series’ only repeat winner this season. Last year during the Speedweek visit Oklahoma native Shane Stewart picked up the victory.

Brad Haudenschild has dominated at the track in 2014, scoring four wins including this past Saturday. Broc Martin also has a victory at Wayne County in 2014.

The late models and super stocks will also be on the racing card Monday.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. Monday for the Duffy Smith Memorial presented by Shearer Equipment, with racing slated to start at 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets will be $22 with kids 12 and under free. Pit passes will be $35 (child pit pass for those ages 6-14 is $20).

For more information go to www.waynecountyspeedway.com

Tuesday, June 24th finds the UNOH All Stars at Sharon Speedway near Hartford, Ohio. Another of the tracks that was part of the first Ohio Sprint Speedweek 32 years ago, the 3/8th mile oval fell victim to rain during last year’s Speedweek event. Two years ago local driver Brandon Matus scored his first ever UNOH All Star win.

The TUSA Mod Lites will also be on hand in a Mid-Atlantic regional event.

The track is home to not only current All Star point leader Dale Blaney, but his brother, Dave is part owner of the facility. Dave, a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, has an All Star win in 2014.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. Tuesday with qualifying slated for 6:30 p.m.

Adult admission is $22. Kids 13 and under are always free. Pit passes are $35. Advance ticket holders will be able to gain access at 3 p.m. for preferred seating.

For more information go to www.sharonspeedway.com

The UNOH All Stars return to Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio on Wednesday, June 25. It has been a couple years since the All Stars raced at the high-banked bullring. It will be the first of two All Star events at Atomic Speedway as the series comes right back on July 3 for the traditional The Night the Stars Come Out.

Winners in 2014 at Atomic Speedway include Danny Smith (3 wins), former track owner Jim Nier (2 wins), Nathan Skaggs, Cole Duncan and former track champion Jimmy Stinson (2 wins).

The street stocks and sport mods will also be in competition.

General admission tickets are $22 ($20 for seniors) with pit passes at $35 ($20 for kids).

Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. with grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. and racing to get underway at 7 p.m.

For more information go to www.atomicspeedway.net

From there the Ohio Sprint Speedweek travels to “The Home of the All Stars” on Thursday, June 26 for the first of two visits to “The Track That Action Built” during the 9 nights of Speedweek. The All Stars have raced at Fremont Speedway a total of 112 times during the long history of the track.

Earlier this year Caleb Griffith scored his first career All Star win to open a double-header weekend at the track. Australian James McFadden followed with a $10,000 payday for his first ever All Star win as well.

Winners at Fremont thus far in 2014 include Dale Blaney, who has 14 career All Star wins at Fremont and has a total of 20 victories at the track; Christopher Bell, Griffith (2 wins), Craig Mintz (2 wins) and Brian Lay (2 wins).

The 305 sprints and dirt trucks will also be in action on I’m Your Guy Water Proofing Night.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing to get underway at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 ($18 for seniors) with kids ages 11-15 at $15 and kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $30.

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com

On Friday, June 27th Ohio Sprint Speedweek heads to the high banked quarter-mile of Limaland Motorsports Park which is operated by the All Star’s title sponsor, the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Last year Haudenschild would score the speedweek win, his second of the week. In 2013 the speedweek event was rained out, but the two prior years (2011 and 2010) saw first time All Star winners in Kyle Sauder and David Gravel.

Several of the track’s tough weekly 360 race teams will give the All Stars a great challenge.

Also on the racing card for Elwer Fence Night will be the modifieds.

Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates open at 5 p.m. and racing to get underway at 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets are $22 and $11 for kids ages 11-15 with kids 10 and under getting in free. Pit passes are $30 each.

For more information go to www.limaland.com

The 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek wraps up Saturday, June 28th at Fremont Speedway for the $10,000-to-win finale on Ludwig Propane Night.

Last year Dale Blaney continued his dominance of big paying shows at “The Track That Action Built,” taking home the Speedweek finale. It marked his only win during Ohio Sprint Speedweek in 2013.

The 305 sprints and dirt trucks will be on the racing card

Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing underway at 7 p.m.

General admission tickets are $25 ($20 for seniors) with kids ages 11-15 at $15 and kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.

All Star winners in 2014 include Dave Blaney, Kerry Madsen, Joey Saldana, Dale Blaney, Greg Hodnett, Lee Jacobs (2 wins), Jack Haudenschild, Caleb Griffith, James McFadden, Danny Holtgraver and most recently Danny Dietrich who is expected to participate in the early portion of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Ohio Speedweek always draws in the best talent from the Midwest, western Pennsylvania, along with the All Star regulars and usually a few surprises. In seasons past NASCAR Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne competed at several speedweek events.

Dale Blaney currently leads the UNOH All Star national points over Shaffer, Haudenschild, Holtgraver, four time series champion Chad Kemenah, Andrew Palker, Caleb Helms, Lee Jacobs, Dean Jacobs and Cole Duncan.

Speedweek will be part of the $20,000-to-win Ohio Region points and Blaney leads those standings over Lee Jacobs, Haudenschild, Shaffer, Holtgraver, Palker, Kemenah, Helms, Dean Jacobs and Duncan.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com.

 

 

Holtgraver couples hard work with luck to capture Butler All Star win

By Brian Liskai

Quincy, Mich. (Saturday, June 7, 2014) – There’s an old saying: “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.” Danny Holtgraver was both Saturday at Butler Motor Speedway.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania driver took advantage of other driver’s miscues and benefitted from timely caution flags and drove to his first University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win of 2014. It is Holtgraver’s 7th career All Star victory and he became the 10th different winner in the series out of 11 events in 2014.

“Boy did this team need that…this one is big. We got lucky all night. In the heat the guy ahead of me got moved back a row for jumping the start and that put me in a position to race my way into the dash. Then at the start of the feature the guy ahead of me jumped the start and that moved me to the front row and at Butler track position is huge,” said Holtgraver beside his Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks/Berlin Natural Bakery/Bonnell’s Rod Shop/West View Motors/DKW Transport backed #10h.

“Chad (Kemenah) was better than I was in traffic but the yellows came just when I needed them. It’s been a rough couple of weeks for this team. We’ve been kind of bummed out. It was to the point when we got to the track we were like ‘wonder what the hell is going to go wrong now.’ So this win is a huge shot in the arm,” added Holtgraver.

The weekend was also a shot in the arm for Chad Kemenah’s team. The four time All Star champion has struggled this year but a second place Friday in a non-sanctioned event at Attica followed by a runner-up finish Saturday at Butler is just what the doctor ordered.

“This car handled well on the old Goodyear Tires but the last two years we’ve been beating our heads against the wall. We stripped it down and took it to Tony and Johnny Beaber this week and they lengthened the frame and it a whole different car to drive. I’m getting my confidence back,” said Kemenah of his Hampshire Engines/Lima Auto Mall/Radio Hospital/Champion Oil backed #63.

“I didn’t need all the cautions. I was better than Danny in traffic,” added Kemenah.

Lee Jacobs, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions only repeat winner in 2014, continued his impressive run of finishes, recording another podium run.

“If you would have told me at the start of the year we would have two wins and come from deep in the pack to get great finishes on a consistent basis…this is just amazing journey this team is on. The Lewis family has given me a fantastic opportunity and my cousin Coty is working his butt off. I feel so blessed,” said Jacobs beside his Simcox Grinding and Steel/Crown Investments/New Leaf Tree Service/HP Engines/OC Shocks/Classic Metal Finishing backed #81.

“It’s so hard to pass at Butler and track position is everything. The guy next to me jumped the start and that put Danny beside me and he got the jump on the start. I knew it was going to be tough to get around him. I tried a bonzai move on a restart in one and two and Chad got around me and after that it was just trying to get through traffic and hope someone screwed up. But Danny and Chad rarely make mistakes so we’ll take third and get ready for Ohio Speedweek,” added Jacobs.

For Holtgraver, Kemenah and Jacobs, the finish helps inch them closer to Dale Blaney in the UNOH All Star’s Ohio Region point standings. That championship may well be determined in a couple of weeks when the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek – 9 straight races in 9 nights – takes place.

The UNOH All Stars will travel east over the next week for three big Eastern Region points battles. It begins Wednesday, June 11th at Canandaigua Motorsports Park nestled in the heart of New York’s picturesque Finger Lakes Region. The series then travels to the heart of PA Posse land Friday, June 13 to take on the ALWAYS tough regulars at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA before wrapping up the swing on Saturday, June 14 at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottsown, PA.

For more information on “America’s Series” go to www.allstarsprint.com

Butler Motor Speedway - 6/7/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (23 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.251

2. 81-Lee Jacobs, 12.358

3. 1-Chad Blonde, 12.363

4. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.416

5. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 12.427

6. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 12.469

7. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.486

8. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.556

9. 19-Doug Zimmerman, 12.588

10. 63-Chad Kemenah, 12.696

11. 16-Ryan Ruhl, 12.733

12. 17-Scott Euler, 12.884

13. 97-Dean Jacobs, 12.885

14. 59P-Chris Jones, 13.102

15. 51-Roger Cambell, 13.310

16. 4-Josh Turner, 13.418

17. 5QB-Quentin Blonde, 13.443

18. 9E-Tim Evilsizer, 13.608

19. 11R-Chase Ridenour, 13.611

20. 47-Robert Bulloch, 13.798

21. 21T-Troy Chehowski, 14.074

22. 50B-Mike Burns, 14.377

23. 25M-Kenny Mackey , 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 9 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[2]

2. 63-Chad Kemenah[1]

3. 57X-Andrew Palker[4]

4. 97-Dean Jacobs[5]

5. 4-Josh Turner[6]

6. 11R-Chase Ridenour[7]

7. 40-Caleb Helms[3]

8. 50B-Mike Burns[8]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 9 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]

2. 81-Lee Jacobs[4]

3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[3]

4. 16-Ryan Ruhl[1]

5. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[6]

6. 59P-Chris Jones[5]

7. 47-Robert Bulloch[7]

8. 25M-Kenny Mackey [-]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 9 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[3]

2. 19-Doug Zimmerman[2]

3. 17-Scott Euler[1]

4. 9E-Tim Evilsizer[6]

5. 51-Roger Cambell[5]

6. 21T-Troy Chehowski[7]

7. 1-Chad Blonde[4]

Dash - Jake's Custom Golf Carts (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[1]

2. 19-Doug Zimmerman[2]

3. 63-Chad Kemenah[4]

4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6]

5. 45-Tim Shaffer[3]

6. 14K-Dale Blaney[5]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4]

2. 63-Chad Kemenah[3]

3. 81-Lee Jacobs[1]

4. 14K-Dale Blaney[6]

5. 40-Caleb Helms[8]

6. 57X-Andrew Palker[7]

7. 97-Dean Jacobs[12]

8. 17-Scott Euler[11]

9. 19-Doug Zimmerman[2]

10. 51-Roger Cambell[14]

11. 4-Josh Turner[15]

12. 59P-Chris Jones[13]

13. 16-Ryan Ruhl[10]

14. 11R-Chase Ridenour[18]

15. 47-Robert Bulloch[19]

16. 45-Tim Shaffer[5]

17. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[16]

18. 50B-Mike Burns[21]

19. 9E-Tim Evilsizer[17]

20. 21T-Troy Chehowski[20]

21. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[9]

Hard Charger: 97-Dean Jacobs[+5]

©2012 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Haudenschild reverses roles on Jacobs, earns UNOH All Star win at Mercer

By Brian Liskai

MERCER, PA. (Saturday, May 10, 2014) – It was the Wayne County (Ohio) Connection Saturday at Mercer Raceway Park. Wooster, Ohio’s Jack Haudenschild reversed the roles on Dalton, Ohio’s Lee Jacobs from the previous night’s racing to score his 27th career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win. And, Lee’s uncle, Dean Jacobs, from Wooster, Ohio, would round out the podium.

At Lernerville Speedway on Friday, Haudenschild chased Jacobs to the finish. The pair had also ridden to and from the track together so the ride home contained some light-hearted banter. This time Haudenschild would ride home with Jacob’s dad, Kenny but the banter was just as fun.

“I should have ridden home with Lee so I could rib him a little but to have the weekend we all had is fantastic,” said Haudenschild

“I have to thank Rick and Barb Rogers for the opportunity they have given me. I said last night this team was starting to gel….I think we’re going to have a good year,” continued Haudenschild beside his Mondak Portables/Rich Rogers Construction/Triple X Racing backed #9 . “It’s just taken Scott (Benic, who is the son of Mercer’s track manager Frank Benic) and me a little time to figure each other out but we’re getting there.”

"It wasn't easy, the Jacobs boys ran really good here and Lee's coming really fast," the happy winner added. Haudenschild was relieved to see that final caution with five laps to go because he was in heavy traffic at the time. "The lapped traffic is really tough here, you're in it really quick and there are a lot of cars."

For Jacobs, the second place run coming a day after his first UNOH All Star win was the capper for a fantastic weekend.

“This was just an unbelievable weekend. I have to thank John and Amanda Lewis for all they’ve done for me and my cousin Coty for working his butt off and giving me a great race car,” said Jacobs beside his Butlerbuilt seats, Crown Investments, New Leaf Tree Service, OC shocks, HP Engines, Outerwears, TSR, Simpson Indy, Fire & Ice Pub, Vortex Wings backed machine.

The weekend was the debut of Dean Jacobs in the Joe and Diane Seeling owned #97 and it couldn’t have worked out a whole lot better.

“I had a car that could win tonight and you can’t ask for much more. It’s just so hard to pass at Mercer. That was a hell of a race until that caution. Lee and I had a shot at Haud in lapped traffic. Then on the restart Haud had a lapped car between himself and Lee and I had one in front of me. I got a run on Lee but followed him off the back stretch and we lost Haud,” said Dean Jacobs beside his Northwest Ohio Towing and Recovery/NAPA Truck and Auto Center backed machine.

“I have to thank Joe and Diane and my crew of Floyd Green and Ronnie Landon. It was just a fun night of racing,” added Dean.

Haudenschild put himself in position for the win by taking second in his heat and, then, winning the dash. That put him on the pole for the 30 lapper presented by Bonnell's Rod Shop. To his outside was Trey Gustin. Lee Jacobs and Cole Duncan occupied row two, with Rod George and Dean Jacobs in row three.

Haudenschild powered off turn four with the lead, with Lee Jacobs slipping past Gustin to take second. Haudenschild began to open up a comfortable lead when track favorite Rod George spun in turn two with just four laps in the books.

On the restart, Haudenschild jumped out to a five car length lead, and he stretched his advantage in the 21 lap green flag run. During this stretch, Dean Jacobs started to press Lee for second. Danny Holtgraver advanced to fourth, and he was trying to close in on the Jacobs duo, while Gustin held his own in fifth.

Unfortunately, Holtgraver's bid for a podium finish ended in turn one on lap 25, when he popped the right rear tire. At the same time as Holtgraver came to a stop, so did Scott Priester at the opposite end of the speedway. Holtgraver was able to duck into the pits for a new shoe, but Priester was finished for the night.

That set up a five lap dash to the finish. Haudenschild had a lapped car separating him from second place runner Lee Jacobs. Dean Jacobs was still on his tail, but several more lapped cars were placed before Dale Blaney and others still on the lead lap.

Haudenschild sped away at the drop of the green and completed the final five rounds without incident. Lee Jacobs led his uncle Dean to the wire for second. Dale Blaney was fourth at the finish, with Ed Lynch, Jr. logging his first top five run of the season. It was only his second outing of the season.

Tim Shaffer hustled to the sixth spot, just ahead of the fading Gustin. Chad Kemenah, Cole Duncan, and Caleb Helms rounded out the top ten.

Mercer Raceway Park - 5/10/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (25 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 14K-Dale Blaney, 13.558; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 13.585; 3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 13.666; 4. 15-Scott Priester, 13.738; 5. 2L-Ed Lynch Jr., 13.832; 6. 40-Caleb Helms, 13.888; 7. 97-Dean Jacobs, 13.958; 8. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.959; 9. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.015; 10. 80-Trey Gustin, 14.021; 11. 49-Cole Duncan, 14.026; 12. 8-Rod George, 14.036; 13. 63-Chad Kemenah, 14.051; 14. 5K-Adam Kekich, 14.057; 15. 57X-Andrew Palker, 14.117; 16. 45-Tim Shaffer, 14.146; 17. 10-Carl Bowser, 14.185; 18. 56-Ralph Spithaler, 14.280; 19. O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.283; 20. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.303; 21. 38-Dennis Wagner, 14.378; 22. 49H-Brad Howard, 14.603; 23. 33-Brent Matus, 14.928; 24. 2S-Francis Sesco, 14.931; 25. 7-Eric Williams, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 9 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 97-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 2. 80-Trey Gustin[1] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 4. 15-Scott Priester[3] ; 5. 63-Chad Kemenah[5] ; 6. O8-Dan Kuriger[7] ; 7. 49H-Brad Howard[8] ; 8. 7-Eric Williams[9] ; 9. 14K-Dale Blaney[4]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 9 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 81-Lee Jacobs[2] ; 2. 49-Cole Duncan[1] ; 3. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 2L-Ed Lynch Jr.[3] ; 5. 10-Carl Bowser[6] ; 6. 13-Brandon Matus[7] ; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich[5] ; 8. 33-Brent Matus[8]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 9 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 8-Rod George[1] ; 2. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[2] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[5] ; 6. 56-Ralph Spithaler[6] ; 7. 2S-Francis Sesco[8] ; 8. 38-Dennis Wagner[7]

Dash - UNOH (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 2. 80-Trey Gustin[2] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 4. 49-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 8-Rod George[5] ; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[6]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[1]; 2. 81-Lee Jacobs[3]; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[6]; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[11]; 5. 2L-Ed Lynch Jr.[9]; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[16]; 7. 80-Trey Gustin[2]; 8. 63-Chad Kemenah[13]; 9. 49-Cole Duncan[4]; 10. 40-Caleb Helms[10]; 11. 23JR-Jack Sodeman Jr.[12]; 12. O8-Dan Kuriger[19]; 13. 5K-Adam Kekich[14]; 14. 13-Brandon Matus[20]; 15. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[7]; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[15]; 17. 8-Rod George[5]; 18. 56-Ralph Spithaler[18]; 19. 7-Eric Williams[25]; 20. 49H-Brad Howard[22]; 21. 2S-Francis Sesco[24]; 22. 38-Dennis Wagner[21]; 23. 33-Brent Matus[23]; 24. 15-Scott Priester[8]; 25. 10-Carl Bowser[17]

Hard Charger: 45-Tim Shaffer[+10]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

UNOH All Stars set for Williams Grove & Port Royal – Central PA Showdown
 

CAMARGO, Ill. – Every season the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions race teams make progress in breaking the strangle hold the Pennsylvania Posse teams have on the tough Central Pennsylvania tracks. And this year the tide may be turning.

The UNOH All Stars will head to the legendary Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. on Friday, April 25 and then to equally tough Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 26. Both events are part of the UNOH All Star Eastern Region points system. So far there have been three points events for the Eastern Region – all in Florida – and Kerry Madsen, Dave Blaney and Joey Saldana have picked up the victories with David Gravel leading the points over four time series champions Tim Shaffer and Chad Kemenah.

Shaffer currently leads the UNOH All Star National Points as he seeks to become the first five time champion in series' history. Four time and defending All Star Champion Dale Blaney is second in the national points while another four time series champion Chad Kemenah is third.

No UNOH All Star has ever won an All Star sanctioned race at Williams Grove Speedway. The first All Star event ever contested at the big half-mile oval in 1970 was won by Bobbie Adamson. Last year's All Star shows at the track were taken by Posse drivers Don Kreitz Jr. and Danny Dietrich.

However, the UNOH All Stars have progressively become very competitive against the Posse. And this year's roster of All Star drivers will challenge the Posse like never before. Besides Kemenah and Shaffer – who picked up a non-sanctioned win this past Friday at Attica Raceway Park – Dale Blaney will head into the weekend with a ton of momentum. The Low Rider, who scored his 100th career All Star win earlier in the month at Attica, has recorded non-sanctioned wins at Fremont Speedway (April 12) and at Port Royal Speedway (April 20). Throw in Pennsylvania native Danny Holtgraver who won this past Friday at Lernerville and Saturday at Mercer, along with Jac Haudenschild, and young chargers Caleb Helms and Andrew Palker and the UNOH All Stars have a shot at defeating the Posse.

No driver has beaten the All Stars more often at Williams Grove over the decades than Lance Dewease, who has bested the band a total of five times. Dewease has won the UNOH All Star Eastern Region championship twice.

Single UNOH All Star wins of note at Williams Grove through the years have come with an upset by Barry Camp, a close race to the finish for Jim Siegel and a romp by Steve Buckwalter.

Gerard McIntyre Jr. opened the season at Williams Grove Speedway with a win on March 28 over Stevie Smith who is piloting the Fred Rahmer owned machine at the Grove, Brian Montieth, Ryan Smith and Rick Lafferty. This past weekend Dough Esh took the win over Pat Cannon, Smith, Greg Hodnett and NASCAR Sprint cup driver Dave Blaney.

Friday's 30-lap feature winner will earn $5,000. The ARDC Midgets are also on the card with racing slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information go to www.williamsdrove.com or www.allstarsprint.com

The weekend wraps up with the prestigious $10,000 to win Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 26.

Each lap will pay $100 to lead with heats paying $50 to win courtesy of Packers Concessions and fast time will pay at least $400 in memory of Port Royal Weikert fan Raymond Jacobs.

Also, Weikert's Livestock will be giving the first 400 fans entering the grandstands a free Weikert hat or can cooler. Plus, 20 five-pound packages of prime beef will also be given away to general admission fans and five girls and five boys will get bicycles (for kids ages 11 and under).

Fans can meet former Weikert #29 drivers Paul Pitzer and Len Krautheim III behind the grandstands from approximately 5-6 p.m. Danny Dietrich will also be in attendance for the autograph session along with his replica #29 sprint car that he will campaign in the event. Also on display will be a restored Weikert #29 driven by Pitzer.

Bob Weikert was one of the most prolific sprint car owners in the United States and the Port Royal Weikert Memorial has become a cornerstone of the track and Central Pennsylvania yearly schedule. Last year's packed grandstands witnessed three race leaders including Brad Sweet, Shaffer and finally Doug Esh who took the victory.

Winners so far at Port Royal in 2014 include Blane Heimbach over Chad Layton and Mike Erdley on April 5; Rick Lafferty over Lynton Jeffrey and Mike Wagner on April 12; and Dale Blaney over Greg Hodnett and Justin Barger on April 19. Hodnett leads the track point chase over Heimbach, Layton, Mike Wagner and Lafferty.

General admission gates open Saturday at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.portroyalspeedway.com

 

 

Blaney scores 100th All Star Win with Victory at Attica

ATTICA, Ohio – Dale Blaney rewarded his new car owner with a $10,000 victory Saturday to open Attica Raceway Park’s 2014 season. “The Low Rider” led all 40 laps of the HD Supply/Construction Equipment and Supply Spring Nationals to score his 100th career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions win.

It wasn’t easy for Blaney, as reminiscent of the 2012 Spring Nationals when he and Craig Mintz put on an exciting show for the two nights, Mintz again challenged Blaney late. But, Blaney came alive the final seven circuits to score the win aboard his Tony Kennedy owned #14K. The victory is Blaney’s 18th career win at Attica of which 14 have been UNOH All Star triumphs.

“Thanks to George (Fisher) he does all the work on this thing. I’m awful happy to get number 100 with Tony…our first win together. To make it 100 and to make it here at this race is pretty special. I love this place. Western Ohio has been very good to me,” said Blaney beside his Ti22 Performance/Penske Shocks, Kennedy Cattle Company backed machine.

“We were really good on the short runs. I really wasn’t that great after about 10 laps. I kind of got stuck behind Sebetto (Bryan) and he and Chris Bell were racing. I saw the 09 beside me in one and two and I knew where he was running at so I just picked the pace up a little bit and was really, really fortunate to go down into three and Chris Bell moved to the middle and it left me with the bottom and after that I was running like a scared dog. Craig (Mintz) runs really good here so to get that one is cool,” added Blaney, a four-time and defending UNOH All Star champion.

“I think Dale was kind of just pacing himself. When he picked up the pace I didn’t have anything for him. I burned everything up trying to catch him,” said Mintz beside his Real Geese Decoys/Erie Shore Propane/KS Sales and Service backed #09. “That’s why he has 100 victories because he got through that lapped traffic a little bit better than we did.”

Four time UNOH All Star champion Tim Shaffer would continue his early season strong runs with a third place finish in the Bryan Grove #45.

“Hats off to Bryan Grove, James Chambers and everyone that’s helping us. When you have everybody behind you 100 percent….it’s showing. We missed it a little bit in the feature but we’re in it every night,” said Shaffer beside his Canton Erectors backed machine.

In the 40-lap UNOH All Star feature Blaney and Andrew Palker would bring the field to the green with Blaney gaining the advantage. Palker would run comfortably in second with Shaffer, Danny Holtgraver, Duane Zablocki and Mintz in tow. Mintz would move into fifth on lap five and would take fourth on lap 8 as the leaders raced into lapped traffic.

Blaney continued to lead unchallenged with Palker, Shaffer, Mintz, Holtgraver, Zablocki and Dean Jacobs in pursuit. Mintz grabbed third on lap 10 as the race’s only caution flew for Brandon Wimmer who stopped on the track. With a clear track, Blaney would drive away from the field as Palker now had his hands full with Mintz. Mintz drove into the runner-up spot on lap 13 with Palker, Shaffer, Holtgraver, Jacobs and Chad Kemenah in tow.

The leaders would hit lapped traffic again on lap 19 allowing Mintz to close the gap on Blaney. Palker, Shaffer and Holtgraver were also battling hard for third with Shaffer gaining the position on lap 22. The only change in the top five over the next few laps saw Holtgraver and Jacobs get around Palker.

With seven laps to go, Blaney was in heavy lapped traffic and Mintz closed quickly. On lap 34 Mintz drove to Blaney’s outside in turns one and two, but Blaney was able to hold him off and then picked up the pace to pull away for the win. Mintz, Shaffer, Holtgraver and Jacobs – who flipped hard in his heat race – would round out the top five.

Attica Raceway Park - 4/5/2014

ASCoC Sprints (36 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.380; 2. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 12.535; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.562; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.580; 5. 787-Dean Jacobs, 12.662; 6. O9-Craig Mintz, 12.663; 7. 60K-Jody Keegan, 12.678; 8. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.696; 9. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 12.697; 10. 63-Chad Kemenah, 12.716; 11. 77-Shane Stewart, 12.884; 12. 16-Chris Andrews, 12.985; 13. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.046; 14. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.064; 15. 45L-Brian Lay, 13.068; 16. 24H-Brandon Wimmer, 13.105; 17. 55-Brad Bowman, 13.122; 18. 21-Dallas Hewitt, 13.133; 19. 4-Danny Smith, 13.138; 20. 40DD-Caleb Griffith, 13.199; 21. 53C-Christopher Bell, 13.231; 22. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.246; 23. 11X-Brandon Martin, 13.263; 24. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 13.292; 25. 33M-Bryan Sebetto, 13.293; 26. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.317; 27. 80-Trey Gustin, 13.330; 28. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.408; 29. 83-Stevie Smith, 13.444; 30. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.471; 31. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.474; 32. 17-Scott Euler, 13.548; 33. 2-Nathan Skaggs, 13.570; 34. 53-D.J. Foos, 13.665; 35. O7X-Dain Naida, 13.699; 36. 7-Troy Kingan, 14.502

Heat 1 – Kear’s Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 53C-Christopher Bell[1] ; 2. 55-Brad Bowman[2] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 4. 33M-Bryan Sebetto[7] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[4] ; 6. 2-Nathan Skaggs[9] ; 7. 83-Stevie Smith[8] ; 8. 787-Dean Jacobs[5] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[6]

Heat 2 – All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 81-Lee Jacobs[3] ; 2. 5R-Byron Reed[1] ; 3. 63-Chad Kemenah[4] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. O9-Craig Mintz[5] ; 6. 21-Dallas Hewitt[2] ; 7. 5T-Travis Philo[8] ; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 9. 53-D.J. Foos[9]

Heat 3 – Dragon Race Fuel (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 4-Danny Smith[2] ; 2. 11X-Brandon Martin[1] ; 3. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 4. 77-Shane Stewart[4] ; 5. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 6. 60K-Jody Keegan[5] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8] ; 8. 80-Trey Gustin[7] ; 9. O7X-Dain Naida[9]

Heat 4 – Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 4. 16-Chris Andrews[4] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[7] ; 7. 17-Scott Euler[8] ; 8. 7-Troy Kingan[9]

Dash – Outerwears Performance (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[2] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[1] ; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. O9-Craig Mintz[3] ; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[5]

B-Main – MSD Ignition’s. (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 787-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 2. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 3. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[4] ; 4. 60K-Jody Keegan[3] ; 5. 83-Stevie Smith[9] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[8] ; 7. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[11] ; 8. 53-D.J. Foos[14] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[10] ; 10. 80-Trey Gustin[7] ; 11. O7X-Dain Naida[15] ; 12. 2-Nathan Skaggs[13] ; 13. 7-Troy Kingan[16] ; 14. 21-Dallas Hewitt[5] ; 15. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 16. 17-Scott Euler[12]

UNOH A-Main - (40 Laps) 1. 14K-Dale Blaney[1]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[5]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[3]; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4]; 5. 787-Dean Jacobs[12]; 6. 77-Shane Stewart[8]; 7. 63-Chad Kemenah[7]; 8. 22-Cole Duncan[10]; 9. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[19]; 10. 16-Chris Andrews[9]; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[2]; 12. 5R-Byron Reed[21]; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[6]; 14. 45L-Brian Lay[15]; 15. 33M-Bryan Sebetto[24]; 16. 81-Lee Jacobs[14]; 17. 53C-Christopher Bell[20]; 18. 40-Caleb Helms[11]; 19. 11X-Brandon Martin[22]; 20. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[23]; 21. 4-Danny Smith[18]; 22. 60K-Jody Keegan[13]; 23. 55-Brad Bowman[17]; 24. 24H-Brandon Wimmer[16] Hard Charger: 40DD-Caleb Griffith[+10]

 

 

UNOH All Stars ready to kick off Ohio Region with Attica Spring Nationals

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – It has become one of the most anticipated events in sprint car racing – the Spring Nationals at Attica Raceway Park.

The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will kick off the Ohio Region point battle at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” venue on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5 with the HD Supply/Construction Equipment and Supply Spring Nationals. The event has been held at Attica since 1992. This year’s Spring Nationals will mark the 102nd and 103rd visit to Attica by the UNOH All Stars.

Gates will open Friday for the $3,000-to-win event at 4 p.m. Gates will open for Saturday’s $10,000-to-win affair at 3:30 p.m.

Last year’s Spring Nationals saw the opening night lost to rain but the finale found Dale Blaney in victory lane. Blaney’s 13 All Star wins at Attica are the most by any driver since the first All Star show was held at Ohio’s Finest Racing speedplant in 1989. The winners of UNOH All Star events at Attica in 2013 were Blaney, Chris Andrews (Ohio Sprint Speedweek) and a sweep of the season-ending August events by Tim Shaffer.

The UNOH All Stars have held three events in 2014 with Dave Blaney, Kerry Madsen and Joey Saldana taking wins. Again the UNOH All Stars will incorporate a regional point system in 2014 – the Ohio Region, Eastern Region, Great Plains Region and over-all championship. So far the 2013 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year David Gravel leads the Eastern Region and National points for the UNOH All Stars.

Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney picked up his fourth series title in 2013 and also claimed the Ohio Region championship. Blaney also became the UNOH All Stars’ most prolific winner in 2013, surpassing hall-of-famer Kenny Jacobs in career series wins with 99 total.

Blaney will have his hands full in trying to defend his title in 2014. Besides four time champion Tim Shaffer, who currently sits second in All Star National and Eastern Region points, former four time champion Chad Kemenah is gunning for his fifth title and sits third in the 2014 points.

Danny Holtgraver, who had a break-out year in 2013 with the All Stars, is riding in the fourth place in points followed by Greg Hodnett, Dale Blaney, Jac Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Dave Blaney and Caleb Helms.

Others expected to battle for the UNOH All Star championships in 2014 include former national 360 sprint champion Wayne Johnson, two-time Napa Wayne County (Ohio) Speedway champion Andrew Palker, and more.

As always, when the UNOH All Stars come to Attica, they will have to battle the tough weekly competition like 2013 champion Craig Mintz, who has 9 career wins at the track; six time track champion Byron Reed who has 29 career Attica wins; former track champion Andrews (4 career wins), Bryan Sebetto (8 career wins), former track champion Dean Jacobs (10 career wins), Lee Jacobs (4 career wins), Brandon Martin (3 career wins), Brian Lay (2 career wins), Brian Smith (2 career wins), Travis Philo (2 career wins) and more.

Throw in two-time All Star champion Greg Wilson, who has 19 career Attica wins, Stevie Smith, who is expected behind the wheel of the Aaron Call/Janet Holbrook #83 machine – Smith has 4 career Attica wins - and the possibility of some of the Pennsylvania Posse teams making the trek to Attica and it could be another exciting weekend.

Of the UNOH All Star contingent of drivers, Kemenah sits third on Attica’s all-time win list with 20 victories followed by Blaney with 17 (5th on the track’s all-time win list); Shaffer with 12 (9th on the track’s all-time win list); and Holtgraver with 2 wins.

The Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints will also be in action both nights of the Attica Spring Nationals.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or www.allstarsprint.com

 

 

Saldana keeps up with fast car to take UNOH All Star win at Volusia

By Brian Liskai

DELEON SPRINGS, Fla. (Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014) – Joey Saldana usually spends the winter racing in Australia. This year, he opted to stay home and spend time with his family. It didn’t appear the layoff from racing had any effect on the Brownsburg, Indiana driver Thursday at Volusia Speedway Park.

Saldana led all 30 laps of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions sanctioned event aboard his Motter Equipment, Beltline Body Shop, Polaris, HE&M Saw, Speedway Engines backed #71m. However, Nashville, Tennessee’s Paul McMahan didn’t make it easy for “The Brownsburg Bullet,” closing to within a car length the last four laps of the feature.

But, Saldana kept his composure and drove to his 71st career UNOH All Star victory. He sits third in the series’ all-time win list. It was also his 10th career victory at Volusia Speedway Park.

After over an inch and half of rain fell Wednesday postponing the opener of the 43rd Annual DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment, the drivers faced a lightening fast racing surface Thursday.

“To be honest, the car was faster than me. It was so fast I was just trying to hang on and not screw up,” said Saldana. “We just got the cars three weeks ago so this crew worked their tails off to get us here. The Speedway Engine ran extremely well. I have to thank Dan Motter for giving us what we need to come out here and race.”

“This is an early Valentine’s present for my wife Shannon,” added Saldana.

By virtue of winning the dash, Saldana would start on the pole of the feature event with four-time UNOH All Star champion Tim Shaffer along side. Saldana would rocket away from the field when the green flew with fourth place starter Danny Holtgraver shooting into second with Shaffer, McMahan and Donny Schatz in tow. Saldana would blast into lapped traffic by the fifth circuit on the tacky surface.

Something would break on the front of Steve Kinser’s mount on lap six and he would spin, with Holtgraver and Rico Abreu making contact. Holtgraver would report after the race the incident would result in a broken shock and loss of breaks. During the caution, Dave Blaney, who opened the All Star season earlier in the week with a win at Bubba Raceway Park, Abreu and Terry McCarl would exit the track.

On the ensuing restart Saldana would again pull away as Shaffer would grab second with Holtgraver also having his hands full with McMahan and Schatz. With 10 laps in the books Saldana would find lapped traffic again with his lead at over 2.5 seconds over Shaffer. By lap 13 the leaders were in heavy lapped traffic but Christopher Bell would coast to a stop at the half-way point, giving Saldana a clear track.

When the green reappeared McMahan was on the move, clearing Holtgraver for third and pressuring Shaffer for the runner-up spot. Saldana used this to his advantage and pulled away to another lead of over two seconds. McMahan would execute a slider on Shaffer in turns three and four on lap 23 to take second and quickly erased Saldana’s lead.

With four laps to go Saldana and McMahan raced into heavy lapped traffic, driving to Saldana’s inside in turn one with three circuits remaining. Once clear of the traffic, Saldana pulled away slightly and went on to the win.

McMahan would come home second followed by Shaffer, Schatz and Holtgraver.

“Today’s my anniversary and I thought Joey might let me and Jan have a great present,” joked McMahan beside his CJB Motorsports, All Star Performance, Ti22 Performance, Kistler Engines backed #51. “I have to wish my wife a happy anniversary. For past 10 years I’ve been coming to Florida to race during our anniversary without her. It’s also my crew chief Barry Jackson’s anniversary so this was a good night.”

“Setting quick time is the key…it determines so much on how your night is going to go. Fast time means track position. You have to get into the dash to improve your starting spot,” added McMahan who set quick time of the 43 cars to qualify.

Shaffer is starting the year strong with his new team, the Bryan Grove Racing #45, scoring a second Sunday at Bubba Raceway Park and now a third place finish at Volusia. Shaffer last won at Volusia – the old speedway – in 1996.

“This deal with Bryan Grove was a last minute deal. We have Cody Jacobs and James Chambers down here helping and they worked very hard over the past few weeks to get us to Florida,” said Shaffer beside his Canton Erectors backed #45.

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will wrap up their Florida swing Thursday at Volusia.

Go to www.allstarsprint.com for more information Volusia Speedway Park - 2/13/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (43 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 51-Paul McMahan, 12.848; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.966; 3. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 13.043; 4. 45-Tim Shaffer, 13.054; 5. 4-Cody Darrah, 13.091; 6. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe, 13.099; 7. 71M-Joey Saldana, 13.099; 8. 9-Daryn Pittman, 13.100; 9. 83-Tim Kaeding, 13.156; 10. 33-Danny Lasoski, 13.169; 11. 24-Terry McCarl, 13.193; 12. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.207; 13. 27-Greg Hodnett, 13.225; 14. 96-Bronson Maeschen, 13.228; 15. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.238; 16. 63-Chad Kemenah, 13.255; 17. 83X-Christopher Bell, 13.256; 18. 59-David Gravel, 13.282; 19. 24A-Rico Abreu, 13.286; 20. 29-Kerry Madsen, 13.299; 21. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 13.313; 22. 1-Sammy Swindell, 13.319; 23. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.319; 24. 11-Steve Kinser, 13.326; 25. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.330; 26. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.372; 27. 19M-Brent Marks, 13.384; 28. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 13.385; 29. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.405; 30. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 13.456; 31. 77X-Wayne Johnson, 13.499; 32. 80-Trey Gustin, 13.507; 33. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.517; 34. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.530; 35. HO7-Justin Henderson, 13.536; 36. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.550; 37. 19-Klint Angelette, 13.614; 38. 20K-Thomas Kennedy, 13.647; 39. 40-Caleb Helms, 13.723; 40. 21K-Lou Kennedy, 13.788; 41. O7-Mark Coldren, 13.828; 42. 94-Brandon Thone, 14.831; 43. 1A-Jacob Allen, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 83X-Christopher Bell[2] ; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett[3] ; 3. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[1] ; 4. 83-Tim Kaeding[4] ; 5. 51-Paul McMahan[6] ; 6. 4-Cody Darrah[5] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[8] ; 8. 19-Klint Angelette[10] ; 9. O7-Mark Coldren[11] ; 10. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7] ; 11. 7S-Jason Sides[9]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 1-Sammy Swindell[1] ; 2. 59-David Gravel[2] ; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[7] ; 4. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 5. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[5] ; 6. 96-Bronson Maeschen[3] ; 7. 20K-Thomas Kennedy[10] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[9] ; 9. 94-Brandon Thone[11] ; 10. 33-Danny Lasoski[4] ; 11. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[8]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 24A-Rico Abreu[2] ; 2. 98H-Dave Blaney[1] ; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[3] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 71M-Joey Saldana[5] ; 6. 24-Terry McCarl[4] ; 7. 77X-Wayne Johnson[8] ; 8. HO7-Justin Henderson[9] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[10] ; 10. 19M-Brent Marks[7] ; 11. 1A-Jacob Allen[11]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 29-Kerry Madsen[2] ; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser[4] ; 3. 11-Steve Kinser[1] ; 4. 63-Chad Kemenah[3] ; 5. 45-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 6. 9-Daryn Pittman[5] ; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[9] ; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[7] ; 9. 21K-Lou Kennedy[10] ; 10. 80-Trey Gustin[8]

Dash - Computer Man Inc. (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 71M-Joey Saldana[2] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[3] ; 3. 51-Paul McMahan[6] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 5. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[4] ; 6. 14K-Dale Blaney[1]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 4-Cody Darrah[1] ; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman[2] ; 3. 19M-Brent Marks[7] ; 4. 24-Terry McCarl[4] ; 5. 77X-Wayne Johnson[11] ; 6. 96-Bronson Maeschen[5] ; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[16] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[19] ; 9. 20K-Thomas Kennedy[18] ; 10. 57X-Andrew Palker[14] ; 11. 80-Trey Gustin[12] ; 12. W20-Greg Wilson[9] ; 13. 19-Klint Angelette[17] ; 14. 94-Brandon Thone[22] ; 15. O7-Mark Coldren[21] ; 16. HO7-Justin Henderson[15] ; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6] ; 18. 33-Danny Lasoski[3] ; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[8] ; 20. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[10] ; 21. 21K-Lou Kennedy[20] ; 22. 7S-Jason Sides[13] ; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen[23]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 71M-Joey Saldana[1]; 2. 51-Paul McMahan[3]; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 5. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[4]; 6. 4-Cody Darrah[11]; 7. 9-Daryn Pittman[12]; 8. 59-David Gravel[16]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[8]; 10. 83-Tim Kaeding[7]; 11. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[19]; 12. 29-Kerry Madsen[18]; 13. 49-Brad Sweet[23]; 14. 27-Greg Hodnett[9]; 15. 63-Chad Kemenah[14]; 16. 19M-Brent Marks[24]; 17. 1-Sammy Swindell[20]; 18. 83X-Christopher Bell[15]; 19. 1Z-Lucas Wolfe[5]; 20. 11-Steve Kinser[22]; 21. 98H-Dave Blaney[21]; 22. 24A-Rico Abreu[17]; 23. 24-Terry McCarl[13]; 24. 14K-Dale Blaney[6]

Hard Charger: 49-Brad Sweet[+10]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

By Brian Liskai

OCALA, Fla. (Monday, Feb. 10, 2014) – Kerry Madsen put on a dominating performance at Bubba Raceway Park, winning the second night of racing Monday for his third career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions feature.

Madsen, aboard the Keneric Racing, American Racing Custom Wheels backed #29, lead all 30 laps for the $5,000 win. Former four-time All Star Champion Chad Kemenah would come home second while Pennsylvania Posse driver Danny Dietrich would edge 2013 World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year David Gravel for third with four time and defending All Star champion Dale Blaney rounding out the top five.

“I know it’s only February, but to come down here not expecting much and to come away with a win is awesome. It gives this team the confidence that what we are doing things the right way,” said Madsen, who hails from Australia but now calls Knoxville, Iowa home.

“I have to thank Bob and Peter Gavranich for giving us everything we need to win. Tyler Swank my crew chief and all the crew have worked their tails off over the past couple of months and I’m happy I could reward them with this win,” continued Madsen.

Kerry “The Mad Man” Madsen and Jac “The Wild Child” Haudenschild would bring the field to the green in a race that would go the first 15 laps caution-free. Unfortunately for “The Wild Child” he would become the first race stoppage. Haudenschild would make contact with the turn three wall and get upside down while trying to chase down Madsen in lapped traffic. Jac was uninjured but done for the night.

Unlike the previous night when the track was challenging because of several days of rain, the crew at Bubba Raceway Park had the racing surface in perfect shape and the dicing among the top five throughout the last half of the race was proof.

At the half-way mark the running order was Madsen, Kemenah, Dietrich, Dale Blaney, Gravel, Greg Hodnett, Tim Shaffer (who had to start 11th after having to change a tire due to cutting one down in the dash), Rico Abreu, Steve Buckwalter and Sunday’s winner Dave Blaney.

When the green flew again, Madsen would rocket away from Kemenah as a tremendous battle ensued for third between Dietrich, Dale Blaney, Gravel and Hodnett.

With seven laps to go Mark Coldren would stop on the track to bring out the caution. The running order was Madsen, Kemenah, Dietrich, Dale Blaney and Hodnett. When the green reappeared, Madsen would again pull away with Kemenah comfortably in second with that war for third again heating up.

With just two laps to go, Dave Blaney would spin, wiping out Madsen’s big lead. But, with a clear track, Madsen would power away for the victory with Kemenah coming home a solid second with Dietrich barely nipping Gravel for third.

“Track position is huge in this sport. We had a great car and in clean air I was confident no one was going to catch me. When we got into traffic, I made a mistake and went to the top of turn three to get around lapped cars and Jac was there. When the high side is there you always know Jac will be coming. When that caution flew with two to go I was very confident we were okay…I had clean air,” said Madsen.

For Kemenah, who has committed to running with the UNOH All Stars in 2014, the second place run is a great way to start the season for a team he funds out of his own pocket.

“First I want to give a big shout out to the track crew here. They worked their butts off the past three days and took a lot of heat. They could have thrown in the towel but they rolled up their sleeves and gave us a great track tonight,” said Kemenah beside his Hampshire Engines/Radio Hospital/Lima Auto Mall backed #63.

“Kerry was just too good in clean air. My only hope was we would get long green flag runs and get into traffic but the last half of the race we didn’t get that. We’ll take second…it gives us a lot of confidence heading to Volusia where we usually run pretty good. I have to thank my nephew A.J. (Havens) for all the hard work,” continued Kemenah.

Dietrich was also pleased with his third place run.

“That was close at the end…I’m not really sure who got third. We had a heck of a race there with Gravel and Blaney and Hodnett. I was just holding on there at the end. We were way too tight and there was a hole in turn 3 and if I didn’t catch it right I’d bounce up the track,” said Dietrich beside his Sandoe’s Fruit Market/Weikert’s Livestock/Hickory Run Orchards backed #48.

“Our plan is to stay down here and run Volusia this week. We’re suppose to head home to race in Pennsylvania next week but with all the snow and cold I don’t know if we’ll get to,” added Dietrich of his Gary Kauffman Racing Team.

The UNOH All Stars will be back in competition Wednesday and Thursday at Volusia Speedway Park. With two events in for 2014, the battle for the series national and Eastern Region titles certainly looks to be very entertaining throughout the season.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Bubba Raceway Park - 2/10/2014

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (24 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 98-Dave Blaney, 11.856; 2. 27-Greg Hodnett, 12.059; 3. 45-Tim Shaffer, 12.081; 4. 9W-Jac Haudenschild, 12.118; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen, 12.269; 6. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.289; 7. 59-David Gravel, 12.292; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr., 12.357; 9. 17B-Steve Buckwalter, 12.375; 10. 14K-Dale Blaney, 12.389; 11. 63-Chad Kemanah, 12.421; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich, 12.425; 13. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.494; 14. W20-Greg Wilson, 12.524; 15. 19-Klint Angelette, 12.572; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker, 12.670; 17. 10H-Danny Holtgraver, 12.692; 18. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 12.742; 19. 1A-Jacob Allen, 12.833; 20. 83-Christopher Bell , 12.890; 21. 77X-Wayne Johnson, 12.936; 22. 59P-Christopher Jones, 12.959; 23. O7-Mark Coldren, 13.005; 24. 10-Terry Gray, 13.626

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 14K-Dale Blaney[1] ; 2. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[3] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 4. 59-David Gravel[2] ; 5. 98-Dave Blaney[4] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen[7] ; 8. 59P-Christopher Jones[8]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 29-Kerry Madsen[3] ; 2. 63-Chad Kemanah[1] ; 3. 27-Greg Hodnett[4] ; 4. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 83-Christopher Bell [7] ; 6. W20-Greg Wilson[5] ; 7. O7-Mark Coldren[8] ; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr.[2]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 48-Danny Dietrich[1] ; 2. 45-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2] ; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[3] ; 5. 19-Klint Angelette[5] ; 6. 77X-Wayne Johnson[7] ; 7. 10-Terry Gray[8] ; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]

Dash - Computer Man Inc. (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 29-Kerry Madsen[1] ; 2. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 63-Chad Kemanah[5] ; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[3] ; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[6] ; 6. 45-Tim Shaffer[2]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 29-Kerry Madsen[1]; 2. 63-Chad Kemanah[3]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[4]; 4. 59-David Gravel[9]; 5. 14K-Dale Blaney[5]; 6. 27-Greg Hodnett[7]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[8]; 8. 83-Christopher Bell [19]; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[12]; 10. 45-Tim Shaffer[11]; 11. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[10]; 12. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[16]; 13. 1S-Logan Schuchart[17]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson[13]; 15. 77X-Wayne Johnson[20]; 16. 57X-Andrew Palker[15]; 17. 98-Dave Blaney[6]; 18. O7-Mark Coldren[22]; 19. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[2]; 20. 59P-Christopher Jones[21]; 21. 19-Klint Angelette[14]; 22. 1A-Jacob Allen[18]; 23. 10-Terry Gray[23]

Hard Charger: 83-Christopher Bell [+11]

©2014 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

UNOH All Stars to kick off 2014 Tour in The Sun Shine State

CAMARGO, IL. (Tuesday, January 7, 2014) – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will warm up the frigid winter with hot racing action in the south to kick off the 2014 season. There will be five events scheduled for Florida in February with a minor adjustment to the original schedule – a third race has been added at Bubba Raceway Park and is being substituted for the originally scheduled Screven Motor Speedway event.

It all kicks off with three straight nights of racing at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. The Thursday, Feb. 6 event will pay $3,000 to the winner while Friday, Feb. 7 will pay $4,000 and the finale on Saturday, Feb. 8 paying $7,000 to win. The southern events – all part of the UNOH All Stars’ Eastern Region points – will wrap up at Volusia Speedway Park on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12 and 13, each paying $5,000 to win.

“The scheduling move makes it more convenient for the fans and race teams. We are excited to kick off our season at two of Florida’s premiere dirt tracks,” said Guy Webb, President of the UNOH All Stars.

Last year, of the 5 events scheduled, only the two events at Bubba Raceway Park were contested as rain claimed the other three races. Donny Schatz swept both events at the Ocala speedplant.

The 2014 UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions roster of race teams will be impressive. Hartford, Ohio’s Dale Blaney scored his fourth series championship in 2013 and along the way ran his career feature win total to 99 – more than any other driver in the history of the series. He also scored the series’ Ohio Region title. Blaney and long-time mechanic George Fisher are teaming up with new car owner Tony Kennedy for 2014 aboard the #14K. Tim Shaffer, who won four consecutive All Star championships (2009-2012) is teaming up with car owner Bryan Grove in the #45 for 2014.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver is coming off a third place in the UNOH All Star points and is also in a new ride for 2014 – the Tim Hunter #10H. Look for other young drivers to be back such as Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms and West Union, Ohio’s Trey Gustin.

But what has a lot of fans excited is the return of four-time series champion Chad Kemenah of Findlay, Ohio and “The Wild Child,” Jac Haudenschild. Kemenah, who has been competing the last several years with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, won All Star titles in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Haudenschild is teaming up with Rick Rogers and the Destiny Motorsports #9W to make a bid for the UNOH All Star title in 2014. And, Knoxville, Iowa’s Wayne Johnson has announced plans to battle for the All Star title in 2014. Also look for drivers such as former All Star standout David Gravel and the Phoenix Racing #59 team along with NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dave Blaney. Schedule permitting, up-and-coming driver Christopher Bell has taken over the CH Motorsports #83 for 2014 and keep an eye on Australian hot-shoe James McFadden in the Gaerte-Norman #3G.

The Florida events also draw several of the teams from the tough Central Pennsylvania circuit who will be gunning for the UNOH All Star’s Eastern Region point fund which was claimed in 2013 by Lance Dewease. Some World of Outlaw teams also compete with the series in Florida.

For those planning to attend the 2014 DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park (Feb. 9-22), the UNOH All Star’s official hotel is the Clarion Hotel-Convention Center, 350 E. International Speedway Blvd, DeLand, Fla. 32724. The hotel is within close proximity to dining, shopping, fuel, car washes, etc. and offers easy access to Volusia Speedway Park and Daytona Beach. Call for reservations at 386-738-5200 or go to www.clariondeland.com

 

 

Duncan makes decision pay off with first UNOH All Star win at NAPA Wayne County Speedway

Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

Contact: Brian Liskai

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By Brian Liskai

ORRVILLE, Ohio – After the weekend he had, Cole Duncan and his family had thought about just sitting at home Sunday. Good thing the Lockbourne, Ohio driver changed his mind.

Duncan took the lead with just two laps to go after race-long leader Jac Haudenschild blew a left rear tire, and went on to score his first career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory at the NAPA Wayne County Speedway. Haudenschild, driving for fellow hall-of-famer Rick Ferkel lead the first 26 laps of the 30 lap feature before his left rear tire blew.

During the two day show at Attica on Friday and Saturday, Duncan’s family own team suffered a motor problem Friday and then broke a rear-end on Saturday.

“Oh my God…I don’t even know what to say. We weren’t even going to come today. We woke up and unloaded it out of the trailer and we were going to leave it in the shop for the week and go at it next week. Holy crap I’m glad we came,” said Duncan, whose father Rodney was a staple on the UNOH All Star circuit in the 1980s and 1990s.

“I didn’t even see Jac leave the track. I saw the tire laying on the back stretch…man I hate that for Rick (Ferkel, Jac’s car owner for the night) and Jac and those guys. Especially Rick…he works so hard and he deserved this win. But we’ll take it after the weekend we’ve had,” continued Duncan beside his Bobby Labonte Racing/Motorcity Auto Transport/CnB Mushroom Farms/Wolfden Carbonfiber Products/Industrial Special Powdercoating/Hoosier Tire backed #22.

“We raced with Andrew (Palker) a lot here last year…he’s a good racer obviously as he’s won the track championship twice in the last two years…that’s pretty impressive. To get to race with him…we raced each other clean and it was a hell of a lot of fun,” continued Palker. “First I have to thank my Mom and Dad and my two grandpas and my crew…they worked their asses off to get us here. I’ve been waiting a long time for this.”

Local driver Dean Jacobs capped off a great weekend and celebrated his 50th birthday in style by bringing the Joe and Diane Seeling owned #97 home in second.

“They were telling me I was getting old and I had to prove them wrong. We were good…I actually thought I was better than Cole. You couldn’t hardly see to enter this corner (turn one) from the dust but if you could get in there you could run the crap out of the thing. Cole was doing the exact same thing that I was and that’s why he beat me I guess,” said Jacobs beside his Northwest Ohio Towing and Recovery/NAPA Truck and Auto Center/Sugar Street Bar and Grill backed machine. “We needed this. Joe and Diane Seeling have given me a nice race car and I try my hardest. Sometimes it bites you and sometimes you have good results like tonight. Now we’re going to go celebrate my birthday and have a lot of fun.”

“I thought I had run fourth and we came around and saw that Cole won. I don’t know if I was happy I ran second or just as happy that he won. I raced a lot of races with his dad and his dad beat me a lot. I was just telling him the other night because he was so good at Attica that as soon as he gets that first one they will start coming. Let me tell you…that boy is going to win a lot of races,” added Jacobs.

Track champion Andrew Palker kept his impressive run going with a third place finish after running second through much of the race.

“I just didn’t hear Cole up top and I should have put up there in the crap and cooled that tire off but I spent too much time on the bottom. And I got my right rear too hot and there at the end it was just too hot and I had nothing left. I can’t say enough about this team and Kistler Racing Products and Brian Kemenah and Paul Kistler…they are helping us out a bunch. We are sure learning a lot out here right now and it’s really showing when we came back home,” said Palker beside his Albreight Trucking/King Inspection/J&J Auto Racing/Weld Wheels backed #57x.

Newly crowned Lernerville Speedway champion Brandon Spithaler and Haudenschild would bring the field to green with Haudenschild rim-riding into the lead. Just three laps in third place running Lee Jacobs would spin with Brad Haudenschild stopping to avoid a collision. On the restart Haudenschild would rocket away from Spithaler with Duncan, Palker, Jacobs, Dale Blaney and Trey Gustin in tow.

Palker would move into third on lap six and would take second two circuits later. The caution would fly on lap nine for a Caleb Helms spin. On the restart Haudenschild would again blast into a commanding lead with Palker comfortably in second while Spithaler, Duncan, Blaney and Jacobs battled for third.

The caution would come out again on lap 12 as Lee Jacobs’ mount stopped on the front stretch with brake issues. The restart order was Haudenschild, Palker, Blaney, Duncan, Spithaler and Dean Jacobs. The field didn’t stay under green long as Jack Sodeman Jr. and Shawn Hubler got together on lap 12.

When the green reappeared Palker dove under Haudenschild in turns one and two, but “The Wild Child” rocketed off the cushion to pull away. As the laps ticked off Haudenschild built a sizeable lead over Palker as Blaney, Duncan and Jacobs battled for third.

The leaders would catch the back of the field on lap 18 and as most of the field ran the bottom, Haudenschild used the very top groove to pick off the lapped cars. Disaster nearly struck for Haudenschild with five laps to go as he jumped the heavy cushion in turn four and nearly got into the front stretch fence. That allowed Palker, Blaney, Duncan, Dean Jacobs and a closing Tim Shaffer to make up ground.

With seven laps to go Blaney would retire to the infield with mechanical woes, moving Duncan into third. As Haudenschild exited turn two on lap 27, his left rear tire would explode and he limped his mount back to the pits, handing the lead to Palker with Duncan, Dean Jacobs and Shaffer ready to pounce.

Duncan would drive around Palker for the lead with just two laps to go with Jacobs sneaking by on the white flag lap for second.

Duncan would drive to the win over Jacobs, Palker, Shaffer (from 11th), Rob Chaney, Danny Holtgraver (from 20th), Danny Mumaw (from 22nd), Brock Martin (from 16th), Spithaler and Gustin.

The UNOH All Stars will wrap up their Eastern Region points with a double-header at the Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania Sept. 6 and 7 before returning to Ohio for the Jim Ford Classic at Fremont Speedway Sept. 13 and 14.

After Sunday’s race at the NAPA Wayne County Speedway, the point’s battle for the UNOH All Star championship and the Ohio Region title are getting interesting with Dale Blaney’s lead shrinking as Shaffer seeks his unprecedented fifth straight series title. Blaney is also trying to earn his fourth career series championship.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Wayne County Speedway - 9/1/2013

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (30 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 80-Trey Gustin, 14.925; 2. 22-Cole Duncan, 14.974; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs, 15.037; 4. O-Jac Haudenschild, 15.128; 5. 81-Lee Jacobs, 15.135; 6. 22S-Brandon Spithaler, 15.158; 7. 2-Dale Blaney, 15.167; 8. 83-Tim Shaffer, 15.207; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker, 15.247; 10. 9X-Rob Chaney, 15.292; 11. 38K-Brad Haudenschild, 15.298; 12. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 15.322; 13. 40-Caleb Helms, 15.385; 14. 5K-Adam Kekich, 15.407; 15. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 15.423; 16. 83M-Broc Martin, 15.468; 17. 787-Jimmy Pooler, 15.481; 18. 11-Shawn Hubler, 15.487; 19. W20-Greg Wilson, 15.489; 20. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr., 15.510; 21. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 15.556; 22. 1B-Aaron Middaugh, 15.643; 23. 5M-Max Stambaugh, 15.680; 24. 70-Danny Mumaw, 15.689; 25. 54-Cap Henry, 15.769; 26. 15H-Mitch Harble, 15.843; 27. 23-Nick Patterson, 16.148; 28. 60-Kory Crabtree, 16.439; 29. 49-Kris Davis, 16.498; 30. 59J-Kirk Jeffries, 99.990

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 45-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 81-Lee Jacobs[5] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[6] ; 6. 54-Cap Henry[7] ; 7. 787-Jimmy Pooler[2] ; 8. 49-Kris Davis[8]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9X-Rob Chaney[4] ; 2. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[5] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 4. 11-Shawn Hubler[2] ; 5. 5K-Adam Kekich[3] ; 6. 1B-Aaron Middaugh[1] ; 7. 15H-Mitch Harble[7]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[2] ; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[5] ; 3. 97-Dean Jacobs[6] ; 4. 5M-Max Stambaugh[1] ; 5. 46AU-Stuart Williams[3] ; 6. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[4] ; 7. 23-Nick Patterson[7]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 70-Danny Mumaw[1] ; 2. O-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 3. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr.[2] ; 4. 83M-Broc Martin[3] ; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[4] ; 6. 83-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 7. 60-Kory Crabtree[7]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[11] ; 2. O-Jac Haudenschild[7] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[9] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[1] ; 6. 97-Dean Jacobs[5]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[2] ; 2. 83-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 3. 54-Cap Henry[5] ; 4. 15H-Mitch Harble[6] ; 5. 787-Jimmy Pooler[3] ; 6. 60-Kory Crabtree[8] ; 7. 1B-Aaron Middaugh[4] ; 8. 23-Nick Patterson[7] ; 9. 49-Kris Davis[9] ; 10. 59J-Kirk Jeffries[-]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 22-Cole Duncan[4]; 2. 97-Dean Jacobs[6]; 3. 57X-Andrew Palker[8]; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[11]; 5. 9X-Rob Chaney[9]; 6. 45-Danny Holtgraver[20]; 7. 70-Danny Mumaw[22]; 8. 83M-Broc Martin[16]; 9. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[1]; 10. 80-Trey Gustin[5]; 11. 35-Stuart Brubaker[10]; 12. W20-Greg Wilson[18]; 13. 5M-Max Stambaugh[21]; 14. 5K-Adam Kekich[14]; 15. 38K-Brad Haudenschild[12]; 16. 40-Caleb Helms[13]; 17. 46AU-Stuart Williams[15]; 18. 15H-Mitch Harble[24]; 19. O-Jac Haudenschild[2]; 20. 2-Dale Blaney[7]; 21. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr.[19]; 22. 11-Shawn Hubler[17]; 23. 81-Lee Jacobs[3]; 24. 54-Cap Henry[23]

Hard Charger: 70-Danny Mumaw[+15]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

UNOH All Stars to have busy Labor Day weekend

By Brian Liskai

CAMARGO, Ill. – The teams of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will have a busy Labor Day weekend with three straight nights of racing in Ohio.

It all kicks off Friday, Aug. 30th and Saturday Aug. 31st with the traditional Attica Ambush. On Friday the UNOH All Stars are teamed up with the Lucas Oil Late Model Series on Detroit Chocolat Night. The late models will be running for $10,000 to win while the All Star sprints will battle for $3,000 to win. On Saturday, thanks to the Baumann Auto Group and Attica Raceway Park, the UNOH All Stars will be gunning for $5,500 to win. Also thanks to the Baumann Auto Group the 305 sprints will battle for $1,000 to win thanks to Ron McComas and MRE of Ohio and the UMP late models $1,500 to win with the dirt trucks gunning for $600 to win.

The UNOH All Stars then head to the NAPA Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio on Sunday, Sept. 1 for their second appearance of the season. The late models and super stocks will also be on the racing card.

The All Stars will be making their 100th and 101st appearance at Attica as the track wraps up its 25th anniversary season. Earlier this year three time series champion Dale Blaney scored the win during the Attica Spring Nationals and former track champion Chris Andrews picked up his first UNOH All Star win at the track to open the 31st Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek.

Blaney, who is looking to become only the third driver in All Star history to have four series championships, has 17 career wins at Attica to sit fifth on the track’s all-time win list. Blaney has five All Star wins in 2013 and is tied with hall of famer Kenny Jacobs for most career series wins with 98. Blaney also has a narrow lead in the series’ Ohio Region points, just 38 ahead of four-time national and defending All Star champion Tim Shaffer. Ironically Shaffer has yet to score a series win in 2013.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver is coming off the latest UNOH All Star win, that coming at Mercer Raceway Park last weekend. He has three series wins in 2013 and six career All Star wins at Attica. He currently sits third in the All Star’s national and Ohio Region points.

Cap Henry, who calls nearby Bellevue, Ohio home, has always had good runs at Attica but has been bitten by bad luck on several occasions while leading late. He is looking for his first All Star win but has a couple of non-sanctioned victories in 2013 and is coming off an impressive run in the Knoxville Nationals. Henry is fourth in the All Star’s national and Ohio Region points.

Third generation driver Caleb Helms of Findlay, Ohio is in his first season of competition with the UNOH All Stars and is fifth in the national and Ohio Region standings. Another youngster in his first year of racing with the All Stars, Trey Gustin, sits sixth in the series’ national points and eighth in the Ohio Region standings.

Since the Attica Ambush began in 1989 some of the biggest names in sprint car racing have taken the win including Steve Kinser, Dave Blaney, Sammy Swindell, Joey Saldana, Frank Kerr, Mark Kinser, Kevin Gobrecht, Terry McCarl, Jeff Shepard, Chad Kemenah, Danny Smith, Greg Wilson, Mark Keegan, Alvin Roepke, Dale Blaney, Stevie Smith and Tim Shaffer (2010 and 2011). Local driver Phil Gressman picked up the win in the event in 2012.

There have been 12 different winners of the 13 events contested this season at Attica. Brian Lay has had a break-out season at the track, garnering two wins. Other winners include six time track champion Byron Reed who is second on the track’s all-time win list with 29 victories; Brian Smith, Holtgraver and Shane Stewart in the twin 25s in May; two time Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) champion Bryan Sebetto; two time and 2013 track champion Craig Mintz; young chargers Travis Philo and Sheldon Haudenschild; and the most recent winner, Brad Bowman. Blaney and Andrews scored the two All Star wins.

Other local drivers to look out for include Caleb Griffith who finished second in the track’s points and picked up the 360/305 sprint challenge win at the track; rookie D.J. Foos; Duane Zablocki, 2012 rookie of the year Stuart Brubaker, Stuart Williams, Brandon Martin; former track champion Dean Jacobs; Greg Wilson, a former two time All Star champion who sits fourth on the track’s all-time win list with 19 victories; Cole Duncan and a host of other local and regional talent.

When the UNOH All Stars head to the NAPA Wayne County Speedway Sunday, they will again encounter a very tough field of local competitors.

During the Ohio Sprint Speedweek event at the track, Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart picked up the All Star win. Two time and 2013 track champion Andrew Palker, who scored a non-sanctioned win at Lernerville Speedway last weekend and if not for a last lap pass by Holtgraver, would have picked up his first ever All Star win at Mercer, will be force to be reckoned with Sunday. Also to watch out for is local driver Danny Mumaw who has four wins at the track in 2013. Another driver who lives near the track, Broc Martin, has scored two wins at the NAPA Wayne County Speedway in 2013. Other drivers scoring wins at the track in 2013 include Cory Crabtree and the legendary hall of famer Jac Haudenschild who has posted two All Star wins in 2013. Not to be outdone, Jac’s son, Sheldon, has two non-wing BOSS series wins at the NAPA Wayne County Speedway in 2013, including just last week.

Other drivers to watch at the NAPA Wayne County Speedway include local driver Lee Jacobs whose great-grandfather built the facility; Jason Dolick; Bob Lime; Jimmy Pooler, Mitch Harble; Nick Patterson; Shawn Hubler; Aaron Middaugh; Chris Myers and a host of other tough weekly competitors.

All three of the Labor Day weekend events are part of the $20,000-to-win Ohio Region of the UNOH All Stars. There will be only three Ohio Region point shows left after the weekend – a double header for the traditional Jim Ford Classic, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14 at Fremont Speedway, and the season ending event at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway on Oct. 12. Other than those shows, the UNOH All Stars have only two other events, both Eastern Region point races at the Port Royal Speedway, Sept. 6 and 7.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com. For times and ticket information about this weekend’s events go to www.atticaracewaypark.com; and www.waynecountyspeedway.com

 

 

By Brian Liskai

MERCER, Pa (Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013) – Danny Holtgraver had one of the worst two weeks of his young racing career just a few weeks ago. Mechanical issues and bad racing luck had his team down. But, when the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions headed to Mercer Raceway Park Saturday for the 24th Annual Western Pennsylvania Sprint Car Championship, the confidence returned to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania driver.

Holtgraver used lapped traffic to make a last lap pass of Andrew Palker to steal his third UNOH All Star win of the season. Holtgraver has raced at Mercer five times in 2013 and has won all five features including an All Star victory early in July.

“Boy did this team need that. After the Thunder Through the Plains and Knoxville Nationals we were all kind of beat up. This is a huge win for us,” said Holtgraver beside his Canton Erectors/Berlin Natural Bakery/Classic Ink/DKW Transport/Kistler Engines/J&J Auto Racing backed #45. “When we got into heavy lapped traffic Andrew had trouble getting around them and I didn’t that was the difference.”

For Palker, who recently wrapped up his second consecutive track championship at the NAPA Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio, the last lap pass was heart-breaking. He also won Friday night at Lernerville Speedway.

“Lapped traffic screwed me. One guy decided he wanted to race me. I slid him and he would slide me back. Lapped cars aren’t supposed to do that. It’s just very frustrating. I had a great car and to lose because of that…oh well I guess we’ll take second and try again next week,” said Palker beside his Kistler Racing Products/Kistler Engines/King Inspection Services/Albreight Trucking/J&J Auto Racing/Weld Wheels backed #57x. “I can’t thank Paul Kistler enough for the great engine.”

Current UNOH All Star national and Ohio region point leader Dale Blaney would charge from his seventh starting spot to a third place finish.

“We just weren’t in a good position all night. We went out next to last qualifying and I didn’t lay down a very good lap so I had to start seventh in the feature. Palker and Holtgraver had a heck of a race…I had the best seat in the house to watch it. I just don’t run that good here for some reason. We’ll take third and look forward to Attica next weekend,” said Blaney beside his Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis backed #2.

Holtgraver and Palker would bring the field to green for the 30-lap feature with Holtgraver gaining the advantage. But, Palker would rim-ride to the front on lap two with Holtgraver, Tim Shaffer, Cole Duncan, Blaney, Paige Polyak, Lee Jacobs and Trey Gustin in tow.

Palker would pull away slightly as Holtgraver and Shaffer ran comfortably in second and third while Duncan and Blaney were locked in a great battle for fourth. But the caution would fly on lap 10 for Scott Priester who hit the guardrail on turn 3.

On the restart Palker had a couple of lapped machines insulating him from Holtgraver so he was able to open up a lead. But, another caution just two laps later would bunch up the field, putting Holtgraver right on Palker’s rear bumper. But, the West Salem, Ohio resident used the clean air to pull away again as Shaffer challenged Holtgraver for second with Blaney moving into fourth.

The final 18 laps would tick off without any further interruptions. That meant Palker and company had to contend with lapped traffic. As Palker, Holtgraver, Shaffer and Blaney picked their way through traffic, Holtgraver tried high and low to get pas Palker but nothing seemed to work. With just a few laps remaining Holtgraver got a break. He and Palker got by a pair of cars fighting for position and it appeared they might not reach the next couple of cars to put them a lap down before the end of the race. That opened up the bottom line for Holtgraver who threw caution to the wind as he tried to regain the lead.

Holtgraver inched closer and closer to Palker in the waning laps. He dove low entering turn one on the final lap and got next to Palker who was riding the rim. Holtgraver got a nose ahead of Palker coming off turn two and pulled away as they raced toward turn three. Palker slid a little high and got his right rear over the edge of the speedway, ensuring Holtgraver would enter the final turn uncontested.

Holtgraver was able to slide into the lead in turns three and four and drive to the win over Palker, Blaney, Shaffer and Duncan.

The UNOH All Stars will head to Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio for a double header Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30 and 31 and then head to the NAPA Wayne County Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 1.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

All Star Circuit of Champions (28 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.606; 2. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 13.727; 3. 81P-Paige Polyak, 13.987; 4. 40-Caleb Helms, 14.004; 5. 22-Cole Duncan, 14.040; 6. 83-Tim Shaffer, 14.049; 7. 80-Trey Gustin, 14.091; 8. 2-Dale Blaney, 14.116; 9. 81-Lee Jacobs, 14.123; 10. 5K-Adam Kekich, 14.158; 11. 10-Carl Bowser, 14.262; 12. 56-Ralph Spithaler, 14.395; 13. 7-Eric Williams, 14.400; 14. 15-Scott Priester, 14.422; 15. 23S-Russ Sansosti, 14.426; 16. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr., 14.478; 17. 54-Cap Henry, 14.610; 18. 38-Dennis Wagner, 14.615; 19. O8-Dan Kuriger, 14.633; 20. 13-Brandon Matus, 14.656; 21. 52-Jim Shuster, 14.748; 22. O-Andy McKisson, 14.821; 23. 66-Chris Best, 14.954; 24. 33-Brent Matus, 15.297; 25. 49-Bob Howard, 15.368; 26. 49H-Brad Howard, 15.560; 27. 74-John McCracken, 16.595; 28. 1R-Gale Ruth, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr.[1] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 3. 7-Eric Williams[2] ; 4. O-Andy McKisson[8] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[4] ; 6. 49-Bob Howard[9] ; 7. 5K-Adam Kekich[3] ; 8. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 9. O8-Dan Kuriger[7]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 54-Cap Henry[1] ; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[4] ; 3. 45-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 4. 15-Scott Priester[2] ; 5. 10-Carl Bowser[3] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 7. 13-Brandon Matus[7] ; 8. 66-Chris Best[8] ; 9. 49H-Brad Howard[9]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 38-Dennis Wagner[1] ; 2. 23S-Russ Sansosti[2] ; 3. 81-Lee Jacobs[4] ; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. 56-Ralph Spithaler[3] ; 6. 81P-Paige Polyak[6] ; 7. 52-Jim Shuster[7] ; 8. 74-John McCracken[9] ; 9. 33-Brent Matus[8]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 45-Danny Holtgraver[2] ; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[4] ; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[6] ; 5. 81P-Paige Polyak[3] ; 6. 80-Trey Gustin[5]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 6 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 2. 5K-Adam Kekich[2] ; 3. 13-Brandon Matus[4] ; 4. 33-Brent Matus[7] ; 5. 66-Chris Best[6] ; 6. 52-Jim Shuster[5] ; 7. 49H-Brad Howard[8] ; 8. 74-John McCracken[9]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 45-Danny Holtgraver[1]; 2. 57X-Andrew Palker[2]; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[7]; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[3]; 5. 22-Cole Duncan[4]; 6. 81-Lee Jacobs[8]; 7. 81P-Paige Polyak[5]; 8. 56-Ralph Spithaler[10]; 9. 10-Carl Bowser[9]; 10. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr.[16]; 11. O-Andy McKisson[21]; 12. 80-Trey Gustin[6]; 13. 5K-Adam Kekich[12]; 14. 54-Cap Henry[17]; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[11]; 16. 23S-Russ Sansosti[15]; 17. 7-Eric Williams[13]; 18. 38-Dennis Wagner[18]; 19. 66-Chris Best[22]; 20. 49-Bob Howard[24]; 21. 33-Brent Matus[23]; 22. 52-Jim Shuster[20]; 23. 15-Scott Priester[14]; 24. 13-Brandon Matus[19]

Hard Charger: O-Andy McKisson[+10]

©2012 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

 

By Brian Liskai

Quincy, Michigan (Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013) – Dave Blaney has been around racing long enough to know you have to put yourself in a position to win every time you hit the track.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup driver did just that Saturday at the Butler Motor Speedway. When early leader Shane Stewart had problems “The Buckeye Bullet” was there to capitalize and then held off his brother Dale to score his 45th career victory with the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions. It’s Dave’s first UNOH All Star win since 1996 and moves him into 7th on the series’ all-time win list.

“We got a good number to run the dash and we won that to put us up front for the feature. The outside was the place to be and Shane (Stewart) got the jump. I didn’t know if I could have caught him unless he had a problem and he did and we were there to take advantage,” said Blaney of his Heavy Duty Industrial Services/Lelands.com/Roush Yates Engines backed #10.

“We have my dad’s memorial race coming up Tuesday (at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio) and I wanted to get some more laps in this thing before that. We’re up here for the Cup race so we brought the sprint car to have some fun. Winning will make tomorrow’s race (NASCAR Sprint Cup at Michigan International) at lot more enjoyable,” added Blaney.

For Dale Blaney, his second place run was important as he tries to claim his fourth UNOH All Star championship.

“It was a typical Butler track. I don’t think anyone was going to catch Shane if he didn’t blow that tire. Every time we got to traffic where I might be able to do something the caution would come out. Dave ran a good race…there wasn’t much I could do with him. My tires were almost bald at the end,” said Dale of his Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis backed #2.

Dave Blaney and Stewart would bring the field to the green for the 30-lap feature with Stewart gaining the upper hand. Brady Bacon and Kody Kinser would get together on the first lap to bring out the caution. Shortly after the green flew Cap Henry would spin and Paige Polyak would stop on the track to bring out the yellow. The running order was Stewart, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, Danny Holtgraver, Trey Gustin, Cole Duncan, Bryan Sebetto and Caleb Helms.

The race had a difficult time getting rolling as cautions slowed the pace. Soon after the green flew Holtgraver and Helms would spin for the fourth caution of the event with Stewart leading Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Shaffer, Duncan, Sebetto and Gustin. Before another lap could be recorded another spin would bring out the red for a fuel stop on lap 8.

Stewart would go pit side during the stoppage so the restart running order was now Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Shaffer, Duncan, Sebetto and Gustin. A short time later and another caution with Dave and Dale Blaney leading Shaffer, Sebetto and Duncan.

When the green flew the race would go the rest of the way under green with Dave Blaney taking the win over Dale Blaney, Shaffer, Duncan and Cap Henry who rebounded from his early race spin.

The UNOH All Stars pay their second visit of the year to Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday, Aug. 25. When the series competed at Mercer on July 6, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver picked up the victory.

For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com

Butler Motor Speedway - 8/17/2013

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (31 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 11.897; 2. 83-Tim Shaffer, 11.991; 3. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.004; 4. 80-Trey Gustin, 12.066; 5. 22-Cole Duncan, 12.196; 6. 3G-Shane Stewart, 12.202; 7. 24H-Bryan Sebetto, 12.223; 8. 2-Dale Blaney, 12.223; 9. 10-Dave Blaney, 12.312; 10. 99-Brady Bacon, 12.396; 11. 81-Paige Polyak, 12.429; 12. 54-Cap Henry, 12.605; 13. 4M-Kody Kinser, 12.704; 14. 17-Scott Euler, 12.706; 15. 27-Brad Lamberson, 12.728; 16. 48-Scott Hull, 12.748; 17. 17H-Jared Horstman, 12.822; 18. 16-Ryan Ruhl, 12.847; 19. 51-Roger Cambell, 12.867; 20. 39M-Matt Merrill, 12.922; 21. 19-Doug Zimmerman, 13.014; 22. 4T-Josh Turner, 13.081; 23. 25M-Kenny Mackey, 13.146; 24. 9E-Tim Evilsizer, 13.362; 25. 12B-Mike Baker, 13.547; 26. 1A-Mark Aldrich, 13.589; 27. 4P-Logan Jarrett, 13.924; 28. 50B-Mike Burns, 14.432; 29. 47-Robert Bulloch, 14.631; 30. 5QB-Quentin Blonde, 14.917; 31. O-Stuart Brubaker, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 17H-Jared Horstman[2] ; 2. 19-Doug Zimmerman[1] ; 3. 4M-Kody Kinser[3] ; 4. 10-Dave Blaney[4] ; 5. 45-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 7. 47-Robert Bulloch[8] ; 8. 12B-Mike Baker[7]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 16-Ryan Ruhl[2] ; 2. 99-Brady Bacon[4] ; 3. 3G-Shane Stewart[5] ; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 5. 4T-Josh Turner[1] ; 6. 17-Scott Euler[3] ; 7. 1A-Mark Aldrich[7]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 51-Roger Cambell[2] ; 2. 81-Paige Polyak[4] ; 3. 25M-Kenny Mackey[1] ; 4. 27-Brad Lamberson[3] ; 5. 4P-Logan Jarrett[7] ; 6. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[5] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[6]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 39M-Matt Merrill[2] ; 2. 54-Cap Henry[4] ; 3. 9E-Tim Evilsizer[1] ; 4. 2-Dale Blaney[5] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[6] ; 6. 48-Scott Hull[3] ; 7. 50B-Mike Burns[7]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 10-Dave Blaney[2] ; 2. 3G-Shane Stewart[1] ; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. 2-Dale Blaney[3] ; 5. 45-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 6. 80-Trey Gustin[5]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 40-Caleb Helms[1] ; 2. 22-Cole Duncan[2] ; 3. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[3] ; 4. 17-Scott Euler[4] ; 5. 48-Scott Hull[5] ; 6. 12B-Mike Baker[6] ; 7. 50B-Mike Burns[8] ; 8. 5QB-Quentin Blonde[10] ; 9. 1A-Mark Aldrich[7] ; 10. 47-Robert Bulloch[9]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 10-Dave Blaney[1]; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[4]; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[3]; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[12]; 5. 54-Cap Henry[9]; 6. 80-Trey Gustin[6]; 7. 45-Danny Holtgraver[5]; 8. 16-Ryan Ruhl[17]; 9. 81-Paige Polyak[8]; 10. 17-Scott Euler[14]; 11. 51-Roger Cambell[18]; 12. 17H-Jared Horstman[16]; 13. 4M-Kody Kinser[10]; 14. 9E-Tim Evilsizer[23]; 15. 40-Caleb Helms[11]; 16. 27-Brad Lamberson[15]; 17. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[13]; 18. 25M-Kenny Mackey[22]; 19. 39M-Matt Merrill[19]; 20. 19-Doug Zimmerman[20]; 21. 4P-Logan Jarrett[24]; 22. 3G-Shane Stewart[2]; 23. 4T-Josh Turner[21]; 24. 99-Brady Bacon[7]

Hard Charger: 16-Ryan Ruhl[+9]

©2012 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Thomas Kennedy over powers UNOH All Stars

By Brian Liskai

GLYNDON, Minn. (Sunday, July 28, 2013) – The butterflies were the size of eagles in Thomas Kennedy’s stomach with three laps to go in the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions feature at Buffalo River Race Park Sunday night. The 23-year-old had worked his way from eighth to the lead when the red flag flew.

“I’m sitting there thinking ‘this is crazy…don’t screw up just don’t screw up,” said Kennedy. “I had to keep telling myself when we pushed back off not to screw up cause I had two really, really, really good racers behind me.”

Kennedy didn’t “screw up’ and the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada driver went on to score the biggest win of his six year sprint car racing career.

“My plan was to finish in the top five. The first half of the race I was taking my time through traffic and being smart. As the 25 car (Cory Mack) began to fade and I caught him and moved into third I was like ‘I could get a top three out of this.’ Then I caught the 83 (Tim Shaffer) and I was like ‘holy crap I might lead this thing.’ I got rolling really well around the top and used a lapped car to get around for the lead,” continued Kennedy beside his Team Boss Flue, Flexitec, Shamrock Surfaces, Kennedy Flooring, General Sign backed #20k.

For current UNOH All Star point leader Dale Blaney it was another top five run.

“It’s cool to see a young guy get his first All Star win and how excited he was. I told him not to do it again,” joked Blaney beside his Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis backed machine.

“His tire choice was better than ours. When the track took rubber I about six laps in I was in second and I got conservative trying to save my tire. I was like ‘good ahead Shaf (Tim Shaffer) go burn your tire off but then Thomas drove by and I knew I was in trouble,” continued Blaney. “We’ve been really good. The last seven All Star races we’ve had five quick times and except for Husets we were in the top five. I’m pretty pleased with how we are going right now.”

Tim Shaffer and Cory Mack would bring the field to the green for the 30-lap feature with Shaffer gaining the upper hand. Mack would drive into the lead on lap two as Shaffer had his hands full with Blaney with Danny Holtgraver, Trey Gustin, Casey Mack and Kennedy in pursuit.

Shaffer would retake the lead on lap 9 bringing Blaney into second while Mack slipped to third. But all eyes were on Kennedy as he would drive around Mack for third on lap 12. As Shaffer continued to lead, Blaney and Kennedy were locked in a duel for second with Kennedy taking the spot on lap 16. Kennedy quickly closed on Shaffer and would pass the four time UNOH All Star champion for the lead on lap 22. Blaney would grab second from Shaffer on the next circuit.

Following a race stoppage with three laps to go, Kennedy would drive to the victory over Blaney, Shaffer, Mack and Scott Winters. All Star regulars Caleb Helms and Cap Henry would come home sixth and seventh with Casey Mack, All Star regular Danny Holtgraver – who came from the tail after problems on lap seven, and Chris Ranten rounding out the top 10.

There remains just one more race in the UNOH All Stars annual Thunder Through the Plains – Aug. 11 at Huset’s Speedway. Blaney leads the $10,000-to-win Western Region points for the All Stars.

Buffalo River Race park - 7/28/2013

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (22 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 2-Dale Blaney, 12.368; 2. 25-Cory Mack, 12.397; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer, 12.457; 4. 80-Trey Gustin, 12.547; 5. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 12.568; 6. 8-Casey Mack, 12.649; 7. 21K-Lou Kennedy, 12.652; 8. 20K-Thomas Kennedy, 12.846; 9. 99-Jordan Graham, 12.946; 10. 82-Scott Winters, 13.060; 11. 92-Mitch Mack, 13.113; 12. 40-Caleb Helms, 13.254; 13. 54-Cap Henry, 13.268; 14. 27-Chris Ranten, 13.391; 15. 13-Ty Hanten, 13.403; 16. 26-Blake Egeland, 13.557; 17. 5-Dave Glennon, 13.598; 18. 20A-Jordan Adams, 13.599; 19. 10TRB-Bob Martin, 13.817; 20. 35-Brenden Wilde, 14.014; 21. 14-Tom Egeland, 14.027; 22. 22-Tanner Wisk, 14.407

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 54-Cap Henry[2] ; 2. 21K-Lou Kennedy[4] ; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[6] ; 4. 82-Scott Winters[3] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[5] ; 6. 26-Blake Egeland[1] ; 7. 10TRB-Bob Martin[7] ; 8. 22-Tanner Wisk[8]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 20K-Thomas Kennedy[4] ; 2. 45-Danny Holtgraver[5] ; 3. 27-Chris Ranten[2] ; 4. 5-Dave Glennon[1] ; 5. 25-Cory Mack[6] ; 6. 92-Mitch Mack[3] ; 7. 35-Brenden Wilde[7]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 20A-Jordan Adams[1] ; 2. 83-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 13-Ty Hanten[2] ; 5. 8-Casey Mack[5] ; 6. 99-Jordan Graham[4] ; 7. 14-Tom Egeland[7]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 83-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. 25-Cory Mack[1] ; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[4] ; 4. 45-Danny Holtgraver[6] ; 5. 8-Casey Mack[3] ; 6. 80-Trey Gustin[5]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 20K-Thomas Kennedy[8]; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[3]; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[1]; 4. 25-Cory Mack[2]; 5. 82-Scott Winters[10]; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[12]; 7. 54-Cap Henry[13]; 8. 8-Casey Mack[5]; 9. 45-Danny Holtgraver[4]; 10. 27-Chris Ranten[14]; 11. 21K-Lou Kennedy[7]; 12. 5-Dave Glennon[17]; 13. 92-Mitch Mack[11]; 14. 20A-Jordan Adams[18]; 15. 99-Jordan Graham[9]; 16. 80-Trey Gustin[6]; 17. 35-Brenden Wilde[20]; 18. 10TRB-Bob Martin[19]; 19. 13-Ty Hanten[15]; 20. 14-Tom Egeland[21]; 21. 26-Blake Egeland[16]; 22. 22-Tanner Wisk[22]

Hard Charger: 20K-Thomas Kennedy[+7]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

Whitney holds off Haudenschild for first UNOH All Star win

By Brian Liskai

JACKSON, Minn. (Saturday, July 27, 2013) – Travis Whitney has watched several University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victories slip through his hands. But on Saturday everything fell went his way and the Minneapolis, Minn. driver stormed to his first career series win during the 145th edition of the Jackson County Fair.

The second ever visit of the UNOH All Stars highlighted the All Star Triple Play night of races thanks to AGCO of Jackson, AGCO’s Intivity Center, State Bank of Fairmont and Loren Fick Farms.

Whitney started on the front row with UNOH All Star regular Caleb Helms of Findlay, Ohio. And after the first start was called back, Whitney got the advantage on the second start and benefitted from cautions at opportune times to score his first win of 2013. It wasn’t easy though, as Wooster, Ohio’s Jac Haudenschild tried a last lap, last corner move.

“I’ve had so many of these All Star races get away from me…I’ve been chasing this for a long, long time. I probably should have won one back in 1997 and had so many stupid things like flat tires, or ignition wires come off. This is awesome to finally get an All Star win. I was so nervous that my stomach was still in knots half the drive home,” said Whitney beside his DeWall Enterprises/LevWings/Hoosier Tire/Weld Wheels/Oakley backed machine.

“Once I got into the lead I just tried not to make a stupid mistake. I got to traffic and it took me a lap or two to figure out how to get around him and then the caution came out. I decided after that I wasn’t going to mess around with traffic any more. The cautions broke the race up into three nice segments that helped me. The longer I ran the looser I got. The cautions let my tires cool,” added Whitney.

Wooster, Ohio’s Jac Haudenschild continued his season-long good runs with the UNOH All Stars aboard the Tom Leidig owned #59. “The Wild Child” would get to Whitney in traffic but could not find a way to make the pass for the lead and settled for a runner-up finish.

“We are going pretty good. Bonzai and I have just worked together so long…he knows what I like in a car. We started seventh and it took a few laps to get going but once we got rolling the car was good. Travis got through traffic pretty good and the cautions fell his way,” said Haudenschild beside his Rick’s Auto Body/ Southern Pacific Farms/Auto Electric backed machine. “I got to him in the last corner, but he was just too strong.”

Current UNOH All Star national point leader Dale Blaney would salvage a third place finish to hold on to the series’ $10,000-to-win Western Region point lead.

“There’s just some tracks where a driver feels good at and some where a driver struggles. I haven’t raced at this place much, but I seem to struggle here. I think we over-adjusted the car between the dash and the feature and I was too free. Balance is very critical with sprint cars right now. We were just a little off all night. I was in a position to do very well but Jac got by us and Travis ran a great race,” said Blaney beside his Ti22 Performance/GF1 Chassis backed #2.

All Star regulars Danny Holtgraver and Cap Henry were fast throughout the night but suffered engine woes. Henry was scheduled to start on the pole of the dash which determines the starting position of the first three rows of the feature, but had engine issues.

Jackson Speedway - 7/27/2013

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (19 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 2-Dale Blaney, 15.917; 2. 16-Travis Whitney, 15.921; 3. 40-Caleb Helms, 15.973; 4. 82-Scott Winters, 15.975; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer, 16.069; 6. 54-Cap Henry, 16.167; 7. 59-Jac Haudenschild, 16.223; 8. 93-Derrik Lusk, 16.373; 9. 35-Skyler Prochaska, 16.378; 10. 80-Trey Gustin, 16.397; 11. 21K-Lou Kennedy, 16.469; 12. 75C-Casey Heser, 16.573; 13. 97-Alan Gilbertson, 16.680; 14. 4W-Matt Wasmund, 16.710; 15. 4X-Eric Schulz, 17.343; 16. 7-Kaley Gharst, 17.670; 17. O9-Matt Juhl, 17.776; 18. 33GL-Nick Lusk, 18.274; 19. 45-Danny Holtgraver , 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 97-Alan Gilbertson[2] ; 2. 59-Jac Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 82-Scott Winters[5] ; 4. 2-Dale Blaney[6] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[3] ; 6. 7-Kaley Gharst[1] ; 7. 45-Danny Holtgraver [7]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 83-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 2. 21K-Lou Kennedy[3] ; 3. 4W-Matt Wasmund[2] ; 4. 16-Travis Whitney[6] ; 5. 93-Derrik Lusk[4] ; 6. O9-Matt Juhl[1]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 75C-Casey Heser[3] ; 2. 35-Skyler Prochaska[4] ; 3. 54-Cap Henry[5] ; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 5. 4X-Eric Schulz[2] ; 6. 33GL-Nick Lusk[1]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 2. 16-Travis Whitney[2] ; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 4. 82-Scott Winters[5] ; 5. 2-Dale Blaney[4] ; 6. 54-Cap Henry[1]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps)

1. 16-Travis Whitney[2]; 2. 59-Jac Haudenschild[7]; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[5]; 4. 40-Caleb Helms[1]; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer[3]; 6. 35-Skyler Prochaska[9]; 7. 93-Derrik Lusk[8]; 8. 75C-Casey Heser[12]; 9. 45-Danny Holtgraver [19]; 10. 7-Kaley Gharst[16]; 11. 4W-Matt Wasmund[14]; 12. 80-Trey Gustin[10]; 13. 4X-Eric Schulz[15]; 14. 82-Scott Winters[4]; 15. 21K-Lou Kennedy[11]; 16. 54-Cap Henry[6]; 17. 97-Alan Gilbertson[13]

Hard Charger: 45-Danny Holtgraver [+10]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

 

 

 

 

Husets Speedway - 7/21/2013 UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (25 Cars) [#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines 1. 13-Mark Dobmeier, 10.861; 2. 24-Terry McCarl, 10.894; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer, 10.948; 4. 18-Ian Madsen, 10.995; 5. 59-Jac Haudenschild, 11.041; 6. 44-Chris Martin, 11.089; 7. 54-Cap Henry, 11.110; 8. 2-Dale Blaney, 11.168; 9. 82-Clint Garner, 11.191; 10. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 11.217; 11. 24R-Rico Abreu, 11.242; 12. 80-Trey Gustin, 11.246; 13. 40-Caleb Helms, 11.257; 14. 97G-Jody Rosenboom, 11.303; 15. 12-Lynton Jeffrey, 11.313; 16. 4K-Paul Jeffrey, 11.326; 17. 25-Dylan Peterson, 11.339; 18. 91-Dusty Zomer, 11.357; 19. 12L-John Lambertz, 11.563; 20. 1B-Robby Wolgang, 11.578; 21. 9M-Donovan Peterson, 11.583; 22. 17B-Ryan Bickett, 11.657; 23. O-Alex Schriever, 11.666; 24. 51-Tony Rusted, 12.164; 25. 101-Chuck McGillvry, 12.857

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 4K-Paul Jeffrey[1] ; 2. 45-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 3. 54-Cap Henry[4] ; 4. 18-Ian Madsen[5] ; 5. 13-Mark Dobmeier[6] ; 6. 17B-Ryan Bickett[8] ; 7. 12L-John Lambertz[7] ; 8. 101-Chuck McGillvry[9] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[2]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 25-Dylan Peterson[1] ; 2. 97G-Jody Rosenboom[2] ; 3. 24R-Rico Abreu[3] ; 4. 59-Jac Haudenschild[5] ; 5. 2-Dale Blaney[4] ; 6. 24-Terry McCarl[6] ; 7. 1B-Robby Wolgang[7] ; 8. O-Alex Schriever[8]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature) 1. 91-Dusty Zomer[1] ; 2. 82-Clint Garner[4] ; 3. 12-Lynton Jeffrey[2] ; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[6] ; 5. 80-Trey Gustin[3] ; 6. 9M-Donovan Peterson[7] ; 7. 44-Chris Martin[5] ; 8. 51-Tony Rusted[8]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature 1. 13-Mark Dobmeier[2] ; 2. 18-Ian Madsen[3] ; 3. 44-Chris Martin[1] ; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 5. 59-Jac Haudenschild[6] ; 6. 24-Terry McCarl[5]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (30 Laps) 1. 18-Ian Madsen[2]; 2. 13-Mark Dobmeier[1]; 3. 59-Jac Haudenschild[5]; 4. 24-Terry McCarl[6]; 5. 54-Cap Henry[7]; 6. 83-Tim Shaffer[4]; 7. 2-Dale Blaney[8]; 8. 24R-Rico Abreu[11]; 9. 82-Clint Garner[9]; 10. 97G-Jody Rosenboom[14]; 11. 17B-Ryan Bickett[22]; 12. 44-Chris Martin[3]; 13. 40-Caleb Helms[13]; 14. 4K-Paul Jeffrey[16]; 15. 12L-John Lambertz[19]; 16. O-Alex Schriever[23]; 17. 101-Chuck McGillvry[25]; 18. 80-Trey Gustin[12]; 19. 9M-Donovan Peterson[21]; 20. 45-Danny Holtgraver[10]; 21. 1B-Robby Wolgang[20]; 22. 51-Tony Rusted[24]; 23. 91-Dusty Zomer[18]; 24. 12-Lynton Jeffrey[15]; 25. 25-Dylan Peterson[17] Hard Charger: 17B-Ryan Bickett[+11]

 

 

 


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