Thanks to Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
2007 archives
Thanks to Chris Tilley
(Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
2007 archives
Rick Aukland the Class of the Field during IRS event at Tyler County Speedway
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
MIDDLEBOURNE, WV (July 12, 2008)—Rick Aukland wants another IRS Championship!
The veteran Zanesville, OH hot-shoe may just have his shot at another Independent Racing Series title after picking up his first event win of the season while becoming the eighth different winner during the Fifth Annual Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ event at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on Saturday Night July 12, 2008 in front of a packed house.
The Hall-of-Famer pocketed $5,000 while driving the K&E Trucking, Chase Race Decals sponsored Malcuit Racing Engines MasterSbilt Race Car to the event win.
Butch McGill and Steve Shaver brought the field of 24 to life with McGill going to the early lead. Aukland would come from his third starting spot to be in contention to win by the sixth lap already around Shaver for second spot.
Aukland would make his move with ten just circuits into the event and by lap 16 would secure the position for his second-career win on the tour. Aukland’s only other series event win came in October 2007 at the Skyline Speedway.
The first of only four cautions would come out on the start as a chain reaction of four cars back in the mid-pack slowed the field. The second yellow flag came on the second lap as Freddie Carpenter spun in turn one. Chuck Harper and Mike Eaton would mix it up in turn two on the fourth circuit resulting in both cars going to the tail for spinning.
The restarted lap would see Robbie Blair, Doug Horton and Donnie Dotson tangle up in turn four with wreckers having to pull apart Blair and Horton.
The final 36 circuits would see a green to checkered finish with Aukland holding off fourth place starter Tim Dohm for second, 11th starting Paul Wilmoth Jr. was third, second place starter Steve Shaver was fourth and Donnie Moran rounded out the top-five.
The series heads to the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win main event this Saturday Night July 19th.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 13-2008 Season
Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV
July 12, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
Fifth Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ Finish:
1. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
2. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
3. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
4. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
5. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
6. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
7. Butch McGill-West Union, WV
8. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
9. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
10. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
11. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
12. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
13. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
14. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
15. Steve Weigel-Middlebourne, WV
16. Donnie Dotson-West Union, WV
17. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
18. Rick Williams-Beckley, WV
19. Mike Eaton-St. Clairsville, OH
20. Chuck Harper-Beverly, WV
21. Freddie Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV
22. Mike Benedum-Salem, WV
23. Doug Eaton-St. Clairsville, OH
24. Dustin Hamrick-Clarksburg, WV (DNS)
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Steve Wilmoth, Butch McGill, Donnie Moran, Steve Weigle, Mike Benedum, Donnie Dotson, Sonny Conley, Brandon McGrady, Joe Smith, Joe Loudin
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Jared Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Andy Bond, Doug Eaton, Freddie Carpenter, Gary Knollinger, Dustin Hamrick, Matt Flesher, Dan Ruza, Tim Senic
Gutswear Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Rick Williams, Steve
Shaver, Doug Horton, Dave Hess Jr., Mike Balzano, Dave Gorrell, Brian Probst,
Kris Southern
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Chuck Harper, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Robbie Blair, Rick Aukland, Scott Irvin, Mike Eaton, Corey Conley, Duane Chamberlain
Dash: Butch McGill, Steve Shaver, Rick Aukland, Tim Dohm,
Donnie Moran
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Mike Benedum,
Donnie Dotson, Freddi Carpenter, Sonny Conley, Gary Knollinger, Brandon McGrady,
Matt Flesher, Dan Ruza, Dustin Hamrick, Joe Smith, Joe Loudin
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Dave Hess Jr., Mike Balzano, Mike Eaton,
Corey Conley, Dave Gorrell, Duane Chamberlain, Kris Southern, Brian Probst
Entries: 38
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran
Cautions: Four (laps 21, 22, 38)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: McGill (1-15) Aukland (16-50)
Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Dustin Hamrick
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 12)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County Speedway July 12
Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 12)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1976
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1893
3. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1882
4. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1870
5. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1827
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1517
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1309
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1282
9. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 1174
10. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Jason Covert from 17th to First in Independent Racing Series Thriller at Bedford
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
BEDFORD, PA (July 11, 2008)—Jason Covert of York Haven, PA came from his 17th place starting spot to capture his first-career Independent Racing Series main event win at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, PA on Friday Night July 11, 2008.
Covert became the seventh different winner in 12 events while driving the Pre-Machine Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Baker Carburetion, Kuppy’s Diner, Bam’s Auto Center, JNJ Media Motorsports, and Wrisco Aluminum sponsored Hershey powered Rocket Chassis. The win was worth $5,000 during the series’ first-ever visit.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 12-2008 Season
Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway-Bedford, PA
July 11, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Jason Covert-York Haven, PA
2. Jeremy Miller-Gettysburg, PA
3. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
4. Gary Stuhler-Greencastle, PA
5. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
6. D.J. Myers-Greencastle, PA
7. Jeff Rine-Danville, PA
8. Jeff Miller-Huntingdon, PA
9. Matt Parks-Three Springs, PA
10. Scott Haus-Hamburg, PA
11. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
12. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
13. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
14. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
15. Chris Harr-Imler, PA
16. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
17. Nick Dickson-Lewistown, PA
18. Ron Delano Jr.-Stotstown, PA
19. Greg Fetters-Bedford, PA
20. Bo Feathers-Winchester, VA
21. Jack Pencil-Bedford, PA
22. Brian Booze-Marion, PA
23. Wayne Johnson-Hancock, MD
24. Steve Everhart-Hollidaysburg, PA
25. Tyler Hershey-Mercersburg, PA
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Robbie Blair, Doug Horton, Greg Fetters, Brian Booze, Shane Beegle, Jack Pencil, Doug Ishler, Wayne Johnson, D.J. Troutman, Jason Covert
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Gary Stuhler, Scott Haus, Matt Parks, Bo Feathers, Rick Aukland, Duane Chamberlain, Eric Zembower, Darrell Dick, Andy Martz
Gutswear Heat-3: Donnie Moran, Jeff Miller, Jeremy Miller,
D.J. Myers, Ron Delano Jr., Chuck Clise, Tyler Hensley, Brian Bernheisel, David
Williams
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Chris Harr, Dave Hess Jr., Jeff Rine, Nick Dickson, Steve Wilmoth, Steve Everhart, Randy Burkholder, Shawn Claar, Scott Rhodes
Dash: Gary Stuhler, Donnie Moran, Jeremy Miller, Jeff Rine,
Doug Horton
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jason Covert, Rick
Aukland, Wayne Johnson, Jack Pencil, Andy Martz, Shane Beegle, Darrell Dick,
Eric Zembower, Doug Ishler, Duane Chamberlain, D.J. Troutman
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Steve Everhart, Ron Delano Jr., Tyler
Hershey, Chuck Clise, Steve Wilmoth, Randy Burkholder, Brian Bernheisel
Entries: 37
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Jeremy Miller-19:778 seconds (New Track Record)
Cautions: Five (Laps 8, 8 Restart, 19, 25, 44)
Red Flags: One (Lap 29)
Lap Leaders: Moran (1-30) Covert (31-50)
Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Steve Wilmoth
Track Provisional: Jack Pencil
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 11)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford Speedway July 11
Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 11)
1. Robbie Blair-1847
2. Duane Chamberlain-1765
3. Dave Hess Jr.-1748
4. Rick Aukland-1720
5. Tim Dohm-1680
6. Mike Knight-1517
7. Jared Hawkins-1172
8. Mike Balzano-1150
9. Andy Bond-1043
10.Devin Friese-971
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Moran collects $7,000 during ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ at Midway Speedway
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
CROOKSVILLE, OH (July 6, 2008)—Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH captured the $7,000 event prize in route to his second Independent Racing Series win of the season at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Sunday Night July 6, 2008 in front of a packed hillside.
Moran came to victory lane while driving the Custom Cutters, C&J Excavating, Eddie’s Sunoco, and Donnie Moran Driving School sponsored Draime powered MasterSbilt Race Car to his second-career Independent Racing Series win.
Moran took the lead from Duane Chamberlain on the 28th circuit to go on to win the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event.
A total of seven yellow flags halted the main event. Five
different drivers lead the main event.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 11-2008 Season
Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH
July 6, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
‘Jim Dunn Memorial Finish’
1. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
2. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
3. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
4. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
5. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
6. Keith Berner-Millersburg, OH
7. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
8. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV
9. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
10. Chris Garnes-Evans, WV
11. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
12. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
13. D.J. Cline-St. Clairsville, OH
14. Chris Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV
15. Jerry Bowersock-Wapakoneta, OH
16. Tony Roush-Reedsville, OH
17. Shane McLoughlin-Nashport, OH
18. Mark Banal-St. Clairsville, OH
19. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
20. Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH
21. Cody Parker-Zanesville, OH
22. Ralph Withem-Athens, OH
23. Brad Malcuit-Strasburg, OH
24. Larry Bond-Coolville, OH
25. Dan Shrigley-Pataskala, OH
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1 (Top-4 Transfer): Duane Chamberlain, Andy Bond, Brad Malcuit, Chris Garnes, Ship Watterman, Tony Roush, Jeremy Jarvis, Brian Lillibridge, Jaosn Brookover, Nick Corbitt, Mike Wilson (DNS)
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2 (Top-4 Transfer): Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Cody Parker, D.J. Cline, Dave Hess Jr., Shane McLoughlin, Jared Miley, Corey Conley, Weston Hutchison, Casey Burdette
Gutswear Heat-3 (Top-4 Transfer): Tim Dohm, Steve Wilmoth,
Rick Aukland, Mark Banal, Jerry Bowersock, Dan Shrigley, Barry Lowery, Tom
Johnson, Delbert Crum, Jeff Burdette
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4 (Top-4 Transfer): Donnie Moran, Doug Dodd, Keith Berner, Mike Knight, Ralph Withem, Rick Conley, Cortney Clewell, Jim Fordyce, Chris Carpenter, Larry Bond
Dash: Chris Garnes, Doug Dodd, Mike Balzano, Donnie Moran,
Tim Dohm
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1 (Top-3 Transfer):
Corey Conley, Dave Hess Jr., Shane McLoughlin, Skip Watterman, Jeremy Jarvis,
Jason Brookover, Jared Miley, Brian Lillibridge, Tony Roush, Casey Burdette,
Weston Hutchison, Nick Corbitt, Mike Wilson (DNS)
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2 (Top-3 Transfer): Ralph Withem, Larry
Bond, Chris Carpenter, Jerry Bowersock, Dan Shrigley, Cortney Clewell, Barry
Lowery, Rick Conley, Jim Fordyce, Delbert Crum, Jeff Burdette, Tom Johnson
Entries: 41 from five states (OH, WV, PA, NY, IN)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran-13.780 seconds
Cautions: Seven (laps 5, 5 RS, 7, 10, 24, 31, 39)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Dodd (1-9), Dohm (10-17), Garnes (18-23), Chamberlain (24-27), Moran (28-50)
Series Provisionals: Jerry Bowersock and Tony Roush (Time)
Track Provisional: Dan Shrigley
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 6)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway Speedway July 6
Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 6)
1. Robbie Blair-1718
2. Tim Dohm-1680 ®
3. Duane Chamberlain-1635 ®
4. Dave Hess Jr.-1622
5. Rick Aukland-1589
6. Mike Knight-1517 ®
7. Jared Hawkins-1172
8. Mike Balzano-1150
9. Andy Bond-1043 ®
10. Devin Friese-971 ®
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar
Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT
Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing,
Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle
Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet
Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and
Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Fireworks blaze during Blair’s payday at Moler Raceway Park
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
tilleyracing@hotmail.com
WILLIAMSBURG, OH (July 5, 2008)—Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA held on for the
$5,000 payday and his second Independent Racing Series event win of the season
during the ‘Big Bang 50’ at the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on
Saturday Night July 5, 2008.
Front-row starters Robbie Blair and Dave Hess Jr. brought the 24-car field down
to the green flag for the start of the 50-Lap A-Main event. The four cars of
Blair, Hess, Whitney and Dohm would mix it up for the first 30 circuits with
Blair finally coming out with the point while taking the field to the checkered
flag.
Seven cautions slowed the main event.
Blair’s Custom Race Engines powered Rock Chassis is sponsored by Specialty
Products, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tire, Bossard’s Used Auto Parts,
Slavic Custom Racing Decals, Chelby’s Tanning, Armstrong Lumber, and Maloney
Tool/Mold.
Runner-up Dave Hess Jr. drove the Craiger Racing Engines powered Rocket Chassis
which is sponsored by Hess’ Garage and Salvage, Beacon Lubricants, Texas
Roadhouse, Plyler Overhead Door, Hoosier Racing Tire, MWB Graphics and Brozell
Construction.
The series will visit the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Sunday Night
July 6 for a $7,000 to win event. The Independent Racing Super Late
Model-Sanctioned ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event will boast a purse in excess of
$28,000. This will be the first series visit to the Midway Speedway which is
located off Highway 93, just 20 minutes south of Zanesville, OH.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 10-2008 Season
Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH
July 5, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
‘Big Bang 50” Finish:
1. Robbie Blair
2. Dave Hess Jr.
3. John Whitney Jr.
4. Tim Dohm
5. Bill Williams
6. Barry Doss
7. Rick Aukland
8. Duane Chamberlain
9. Jerry Bowersock
10. Mike Myers
11. Jesse James Lay
12. Josh Williams
13. Dan Hurt
14. Dillon Huron
15. Josh Tidwell
16. Dave Hornikel
17. Robbie Hensley
18. Bill Sheets
19. Mike Knight
20. George Lee
21. John Sizemore
22. Chad Stapleton
23. Wade Davis
24. Jeff Simonton
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1 (Top-4 Transfer): Rick Aukland, John Whitney, Chad
Stapleton, Dillon Huron, Jesse James Lay, Josh Williams, Josh Tidwell
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2 (Top-4 Transfer): Bill Williams, Dave Hess Jr.,
George Lee, Bill Sheets, Mike Myers, Jeff Simonton, Dave Hornikel
Gutswear Heat-3 (Top-4 Transfer): Barry Doss, Robbie Hensley, Tim Dohm, Mike
Knight, Jeremy Crisp, Troy Whitaker, Wade Davis
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4 (Top-4 Transfer): Duane Chamberlain, Robbie Blair,
Jerry Bowersock, Dan Hurt
Dash: Robbie Blair, Dave Hess Jr., Duane Chamberlain, Tim Dohm, John Whitney Jr.
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1 (Top-6 Transfer): Jesse James Lay, Josh
Williams, Mike Myers, Jeff Simonton, Josh Tidwell, John Sizemore, Dave Hornikel,
Jeremy Crisp, Troy Whitaker, Wade Davis, Randy King
Entries: 27
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Tim Dohm-13:799 seconds
Series Provisionals: Dave Hornikel (Time) and Wade Davis (Time)
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 5)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5
Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 5)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1579
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1539 ®
3. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1491
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1488 ®
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1454
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1394 ®
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1172
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1006
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971 ®
10. Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) 950
Independent Racing Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ Point Standings: (after July 5)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1539
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1488
3. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1394
4. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win
July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000 to win
July 12-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
July 19-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett
Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing
Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing,
Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines,
Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis,
Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of
Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Hilltop rained out, Moler and Midway still ON for the
Independent Racing Series
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
tilleyracing@hotmail.com
MILLERSBURG, OH (July 4, 2008)—What a way to bring in the Fourth of July Holiday
Weekend, two rain outs in a row, the fifth and sixth of the season for the
Independent Racing Series.
After being rained out on Thursday Night July 3rd at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway for
the annual the ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ event, officials from the Independent
Racing Series along with officials from Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH have
also postponed the $5,000 to win event scheduled for Friday Night July 4th until
it’s new date of Friday Night August 15th due to heavy rains.
Lots of rain had already fallen on the facility located just north of
Millersburg, OH at the Hilltop Speedway and more rain is forecasted throughout
the day.
The events on Saturday Night July 5th at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH
are still on as planned and the event at Midway Speedway on Sunday Night July
6th is still on as well. The event at Moler Raceway Park will pay $5,000 to win
and the event at the Midway Speedway will pay $7,000 to the winner of the ‘Jim
Dunn Memorial’ race.
For further information on the Moler Raceway Park please visit
www.molerracewaypark.com and for further
information on the Midway Speedway please visit
www.midwayracing.com .
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be obtained by calling
(419) 425-3929 or visiting
www.irsracing.net .
Remaining Fourth of July Weekend Schedule:
July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win
Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000 to win
July 12-Tyler Co. Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
Busy Holiday Weekend for the IRS Late Models July 3-6
(KC/Hilltop/Moler/Midway)
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or (606) 425-1733 or
tilleyracing@hotmail.com
FINDLAY, OH (June 27, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. has been a major headline for the
Independent Racing Series in 2008.
The Salt Rock, WV driver has already racked up four main event wins on the IRS
tour in 2008 as well as his stand-alone ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ win at Jim
Nier’s KC Raceway in Alma, OH in June 2007. Carrier’s 2008 wins came at 201 (KY)
Speedway, Muskingum County (OH) Speedway, Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway and the
Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park.
Next Night Thursday July 3, Carrier along with the rest of the IRS gang will go
up against Jason Montgomery, the Conley’s and all of the top notch talent the KC
Raceway has to offer. The Independent Racing Series Super Late Models will join
the O’Reilly Auto Parts Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series and the
Hobby Stocks for the annual ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ event at the famed
speed-plant located just minutes south of Chillicothe, OH. The IRS Late Model
event winner will receive $5,000 for his efforts.
On Friday Night July 4, the IRS Tour will once again visit the Jeff Norris owned
Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for the Second ‘Summer Shootout’ in which
Ryan Markham won the 2007 edition of the thrilling event. The Fourth of July
special for the IRS Late Models will feature the $5,000 to win / $400 to start
main event purse. The last visit by the Independent Racing Series back in April
saw Titusville, PA driver Robbie Blair pick up the ‘Deadline 50’ main event win.
The IRS Late Models will headline the program with the Pure Stocks and the
Trucks also on the
The Series will also make two first-time visits to the Moler Raceway Park in
Williamsburg, OH on Saturday night July 5 as well as the Midway Speedway in
Crooksville, OH on Sunday night July 6 for the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event.
The event at Moler Raceway Park is dubbed the ‘Big Bang 50’ for the Super Late
Models which are running for $5,000 to the winner. The UMP DIRTcar Open Wheel
Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Chevettes will also be on the program for the
evening’s racing.
Midway Speedway’s event on July 6 will feature the highest purse ever for the
IRS Super Late Models which will be vying for the $7,000 top prize during the
annual event remembering the great Jim Dunn. The event at Midway Speedway will
also see a full slate of Modifieds and Pure Stocks on the racing card.
Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA currently leads the Championship Points Standings
for the Independent Racing Series with just 31 markers over second place driver
Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV. Rounding out the top-five in the points include
Duane Chamberlain of Richmond, IN; Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA and Defending
Champion Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH.
For further information on these tracks, please contact the following: KC
Raceway (740) 289-4114 or (740) 663-4141 or
www.kc-raceway.com ;
Hilltop Speedway’s track phone is (330) 674-6747 or
www.hilltopspeedway.net ; Moler Raceway Park’s track phone is (937) 444-6215
or
www.molerracewaypark.com ; Midway Speedway’s track phone is (740) 982-2987
or www.midwayracing.com
.
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be obtained by calling
(419) 425-3929 or visit
www.irsracing.net .
The A-Main purse for KC Raceway, Hilltop Speedway and Moler Raceway is as
follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000, 3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th-
$1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th- $800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575,
13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500, 16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th
through 24th- $400.
Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after 6-21 Rainout)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1429
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1398 ®
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1354 ®
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1344
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1319
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1271 ®
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1172
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1006
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971 ®
10. Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) 950
11. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910 ®
12. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 773
13. Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV) 628
14. George Lee (Loudonville, OH) 531
15. Steve Wilmoth (Clarksburg, WV) 525
16. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418 ®
17. David Scott (Garland, PA) 364
18. Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) 350
19. Paul Wilmoth Jr. (Clarksburg, WV) 328
20. Doug Horton (Bruceton Mills, WV) 280
Independent Racing Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ Championship Points (after 6-21)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1398 ®
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1354 ®
3. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1271 ®
4. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971 ®
5. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910 ®
6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418 ®
Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After June 14)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Night the Stars Come Out’
July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Summer Shootout 50’
July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Big Bang 50’
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett
Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing
Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing,
Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines,
Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis,
Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of
Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Independent Racing Series Announces Tyler Co. make-up date
> By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
> CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
FINDLAY, OH (June 23, 2008)--The Independent Racing Series along with BDS
Promotions and Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV have announced a
make-up date from the June 21st rain out event.
Officials have announced that on Saturday July 12, the event will be made up in
it's entirety. Arm bands from the June 21 rain out may be used on either IRS
event of Sat. July 12 or Sat. July 26.
The new Tyler County Speedway date will go with the Bedford (PA) Speedway date
the night before on Friday July 11th.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series please visit
www.irsracing.net or more information on the Tyler County Speedway can be found
by clicking on www.tylercountyspeedway.net .
Updated Point Standings (after Tyler County Rainout June 21)
> 1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1429
> 2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1398
> 3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1354
> 4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1344
> 5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1319
> 6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1271
> 7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1172
> 8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1006
> 9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
> 10. Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) 950
> 11. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
> 12. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 773
> 13. Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV) 628
> 14. George Lee (Loudonville, OH) 531
> 15. Steve Wilmoth (Clarksburg, WV) 525
> 16. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418
> 17. David Scott (Garland, PA) 364
> 18. Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) 350
> 19. Paul Wilmoth Jr. (Clarksburg, WV) 328
> 20. Doug Horton (Bruceton Mills, WV) 280
>
> Upcoming July Schedule: (Updated June 23)
> July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win
> July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win
> July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
> July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win
> July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000 to win
> July 12-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
> July 19-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win
> July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Kerens, WV-$5,000 to win
> July 26-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
Independent Racing Series has fourth rainout, off until July 3rd at KC Raceway
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
FINDLAY, OH (June 22, 2008)—Mother Nature was not kind for the fourth time this season to the Independent Racing Series.
After a rainout on Friday night June 20th at Elkins Motor Speedway, rains pounced on the Tyler County Speedway and rained the event out just after Time Trial Qualifications on Saturday night June 21st. No make-up dates for either track have been announced yet.
This makes the fourth rainout of the season for the Findlay, OH based touring group. Other rainouts have come at McKean County (PA) Raceway on May 16, Stateline (NY) Speedway on May 17, Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway on June 20 and now Tyler County (WV) Speedway on June 21.
The series will now look forward to a busy month of July with eight scheduled events in the 31-day period.
The Fourth of July weekend will kick off on Thursday night July 3rd at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH for a $5,000 to win event during the running of the annual ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ event. On Friday night July 4th, the series will make their second appearance of the season to the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for a $5,000 to win event during the ‘Summer Shootout 50’ event.
On Saturday night July 5th, the series will make a first-time visit to the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH for a $5,000 to win event. Then on Sunday night July 6th, the series will wrap up the four race weekend with a $7,000 to win event during the running of the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please call the series office at (419) 425-3929 or visit www.irsracing.net .
Independent
Racing Series Championship Points: (After June 14)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1354
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1323
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1279
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1269
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1244
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1196
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1097
8. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
9. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 931
10. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After June 14)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Night the Stars Come Out’
July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Summer Shootout 50’
July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett
Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing
Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing,
Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines,
Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis,
Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of
Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Eddie Carrier Jr. does it again and nabs fourth Independent Racing Series victory
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
PORTSMOUTH, OH (June 14, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. is a man on a mission in 2008.
The Salt Rock, WV driver nabbed his fourth Independent Racing Series feature event of the season, his fifth career, on Saturday night June 14, 2008 at the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH.
The 2007 Hillbilly 100 winner piloted the Carl Grover Motorsports, Engines Inc., Hoosier Racing Tire sponsored Grover powered Rocket Ford Fusion to the $5,000 payday after coming from his third starting spot during the 50-lapper.
Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA drove the Specialty Products sponsored mount to a runner-up finish at Portsmouth on Saturday night after starting on the pole.
Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH finished in the third spot during the main event while driving the Eddie’s Sunoco, PBM Performance Parts, C&J Excavating, Custom Cutters, Moran Driving School sponsored MasterSbilt Chassis.
Fourth was Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN in the Seymour Motorsports entry while Mike Knight of Ripley, NY finished in the fifth position.
In preliminary action, Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV was the fates of the 29 entries on hand with a 14:720 second lap. Heat Race Winners were Carrier, Chris Conley, Doug Drown and Donnie Moran. Mike Marlar won the B-Main while Robbie Blair nabbed the Pole Dash.
The series will head to the Elkins Motor Speedway in Kerens, WV on Friday night June 20 and then to the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on Saturday night June 21 for a pair of back-to-back $5,000 to win events. The event at Tyler County is the Fifth Annual Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ event.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 9-2008 Season
Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH
June 14, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
3. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
4. Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN
5. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
6. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
7. Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
8. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
9. Kevin Wagner-Wheelersburg, OH
10. Audie Swartz-Minford, OH
11. Kenny Christy-Vanceburg, KY
12. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
13. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
14. Doug Drown-Wooster, OH
15. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
16. RJ Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
17. Shannon Thornsberry-Martin, KY
18. Craig Leist-Waverly, OH
19. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
20. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
21. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
22. Chris Conley-Westerville, OH
23. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
24. Josh Bocook-Wheelersburg, OH
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1 Winner: Eddie Carrier Jr.
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2 Winner: Chris Conley
Gutswear Heat-3 Winner: Doug Drown
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4 Winner: Donnie Moran
Dash Winner: Robbie Blair
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main Winner: Mike Marlar
Entries: 29 representing seven states (OH, IN, TN, KY, WV, PA, NY)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Tim Dohm-14:720 seconds
Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Josh Bocook
Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After June 14)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1354
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1323
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1279
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1269
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1244
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1196
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1097
8. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
9. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 931
10.
Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 31)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000 to win
June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Moran leads ‘final four’ for Independent Racing Series win at
Sharon Speedway
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
tilleyracing@hotmail.com
HARTFORD, OH (May 31, 2008)—Donnie Moran took the lead with four laps to go to
capture his first-career Independent Racing Series feature event win on Saturday
night May 31, 2008 in front of a packed house at the Fabulous Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, OH.
The Dresden, OH driver became the sixth different winner in just eight events
contested on the 2008 tour. Moran came to Victory Lane while driving the Eddie’s
Sunoco, PBM Performance Parts, Custom Cutters, Moran Driving School sponsored
MasterSbilt Chassis.
Dash winner Robbie Blair and Doug Horton brought the 25 car field down to the
green flag for the start of the 50-lap main event with Horton jumping to a nice
lead early on.
Robbie Blair settled for second spot while Todd Andrews and Donnie Moran would
mix it up on back.
Polesitter Robbie Blair would come up with the second spot while he and
race-leader Doug Horton would lead the field for 22 straight green flag
circuits. By the 15th lap, Blair was on the back bumper of Horton knocking on
the door for the lead and would make the spot stick on the 16th circuit and lead
the next four laps.
Seventh place starting Josh Richards would come from no-where to take the lead
on the 20th lap with Blair second and Horton third. The trio would duke it out
for a lap or so with Richards finally coming out with the top-spot.
Tragedy would strike for race-leader Josh Richards and second place runner
Robbie Blair on the 23rd lap as the two would be knocked out of contention after
Blair’s try to regain the lead back-fired sending both cars around in turn one.
This would leave Horton back on the point with fifth place starter Donnie Moran
on his rear for the restart.
The next yellow would come out on lap-26 as Russ King, Josh Richards and Ron
Delano Jr. collected each-other in turn two.
Horton held the point with Moran to fend for second while Todd Andrews was third
on the restart.
The final yellow would come out on the 36th lap as third place runner Todd
Andrews slowed in turn four with mechanical problems.
The 14 lap dash to the finish saw race-leader Doug Horton and 4-time World 100
winner Donnie Moran battle it out until Moran made a move to the inside with
just four laps remaining in the main event to take his first IRS-sanctioned win.
Moran crossed the line first over Horton, 15th starting Duane Chamberlain who
notched his third consecutive top-five finish, Mike Knight and 20th starting
David Scott was fifth.
The Rapid Refund Week also came to an end with Donnie Moran picking up the top
spot in the five race mini-series and the $1,500 top prize courtesy of Grover
Racing Engines. The top-10 during the points in the Rapid Refund Week also
received point fund monies.
The series will move to the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH for a
50-lap $5,000 to win event on Saturday Night June 14, 2008.
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking
www.irsracing.net or by
calling (419) 425-3929.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 8-2008 Season
Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH
May 31, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
2. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
3. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
4. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
5. David Scott-Garland, PA
6. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
7. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
8. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
9. Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA
10. Boom Briggs-Bear Lake, PA
11. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
12. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
13. Ron Davies-Erie, PA
14. George Lee-Loudonville, OH
15. Russ King-Bristolville, OH
16. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
17. Ron Delano Jr.-Stotstown, PA
18. Todd Andrews-Eldred, PA
19. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
20. Brent Rhebergen-Clymer, NY
21. Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV
22. Tony Lombardi-Warren, OH
23. Ben Porter-Ashtabula, OH
24. Charles Supplee-Rock Creek, OH
25. Terry Porter-Erie, PA (DNS)
26. Keith Berner-Millersburg, OH (DNS)
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: (All Transfer) Rick Aukland, Dave Hess Jr.,
Robbie Blair, Todd Andrews, Ron Davies, Keith Berner, Tim Dohm
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: (All Transfer) Josh Richards, Ron Delano Jr.,
Doug Horton, Duane Chamberlain, Tony Lombardi, Devin Friese, Charles Supplee
Gutswear Heat-3: (All Transfer) Jared Hawkins, Brent Rhebergen, Russ King,
Donnie Moran, Terry Porter, Ben Porter
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: (All Transfer) Mike Knight, George Lee, Ryan
Markham, Boom Briggs, Chub Frank, David Scott
Dash: Robbie Blair, Doug Horton, George Lee, Todd Andrews, Donnie Moran
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main: (All Transfer) Chub Frank, Tony Lombardi,
Ron Davies, David Scott, Tim Dohm, Devin Friese, Terry Porter, Ben Porter,
Charles Supplee, Keith Berner (DNS)
Entries: 26 from five states (IN, PA, NY, WV, OH)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran-15:695 seconds
Cautions: Three (laps 23, 26, 36)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Horton (1-15), Blair (16-19), Richards (20-23), Horton (24-46),
Moran (47-50)
Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 31)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1207
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1201
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1156
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1132
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1117
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1097
7. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1057
8. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
9. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
10. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 801
Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 31)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1201
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1156
3. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1057
4. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
5. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418
Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 31)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000 to win
June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000 to win
June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett
Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier
Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks,
Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’,
MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing
Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern
Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
McGuire from 10th to First in Independent Racing Series
Thriller at Skyline
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
tilleyracing@hotmail.com
STEWART, OH (May 30, 2008)—Josh McGuire of Grayson, KY came from his 10th place
starting spot to capture his first-career Independent Racing Series main event
win at the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH on Friday Night May 30, 2008 during
night number four of the ‘Rapid Refund Week’ mini-series.
McGuire came to victory lane while driving the DJ’s Kitchen Corner, Glenny
Glass, D&C Salyer Construction, Tri-State Floor Covering, K&E Trucking sponsored
GCP Racing Engines powered Rayburn Monte Carlo.
Eddie Carrier Jr. and Steve Shaver led the field to the green flag with Shaver
in hot pursuit of Carrier. Carrier would lead the first circuit but Shaver made
the move and lead lap two.
Carrier would jump back out front and lead the next several laps on one of the
raciest surfaces the IRS followers have seen to this point.
Meanwhile, McGuire would slowly make his way from back on the fifth row and be
in contention by the half-way point in the race.
The first of three yellow flags would wave on the 21st lap as veterans RJ Conley
and Rod Conley both went around in turn two with Rick Aukland getting the left-over’s
while stopping to avoid the accident.
The next caution would still see Carrier out front but behind the leaders were
Mike Balzano and Jared Hawkins who collected each-other in turn four racing for
position back in the field.
Sixth place starting Robbie Blair was also a man on a mission quietly
positioning himself behind leader Eddie Carrier Jr. as the field knocked out
several green flag laps.
By the time the third and final caution came out on lap 38 for RJ Conley
spinning to avoid hitting a lapped car, Carrier now had McGuire and Blair on his
back bumper. McGuire went around Blair a few laps before for the runner-up slot.
On the restart, McGuire got the momentum he needed to go straight to the bottom
of the race-track and sneak up on Carrier. The duo would trade spots a few times
before Carrier was knocked out of his third-straight IRS victory and McGuire
took the lead with just six laps to go while going on to win his first-career
Independent Racing Series event.
Last year’s Harvest 50 winner Josh McGuire went on to win over a close second
place run for Robbie Blair, Carrier, seventh place starter Duane Chamberlain and
Dave Hess Jr. rounded out the top-five.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 7-2008 Season
Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH
May 30, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
3. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
4. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
5. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
6. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
7. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
8. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
9. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
10. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
11. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
12. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
13. Larry Bond-Coolville, OH
14. RJ Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
15. Jeff Wood-Athens, OH
16. Tyler Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV
17. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
18. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
19. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
20. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
21. Audi Swartz-Minford, OH
22. Chris Garnes-Evans, WV
23. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
24. Dustin Hamrick-Clarksburg, WV
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Mike Knight, RJ Conley, Josh McGuire, Dave Hess
Jr., Jared Hawkins, Jeff Burdette, Ken Riddle, Jim Fordyce, Tracy Fritter,
Dustin Hamrick
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Robbie Blair, Tim Dohm, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Donnie
Moran, Chris Garnes, Ralph Withem, Rod Conley, Roy Roush, Ronnie Mayle
Gutswear Heat-3: Duane Chamberlain, Steve Shaver, Jeff Wood, Devin Friese, Audi
Swartz, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy Jarvis, Nick Corbitt
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Balzano, Andy Bond, Rick
Aukland, Larry Bond, Dan Morrison, Steve Wilmoth, Pat Gillian, Seth Bond
Dash: Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Shaver, RJ Conley, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Mike Knight
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jared Hawkins, Rod Conley, Chris Garnes,
Jeff Burdette, Ralph Withem, Ken Riddle, Tracy Fritter, Ronnie Mayle, Jim
Fordyce, Roy Roush, Dustin Hamrick
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Tyler Carpenter, Larry Bond, Audi Swartz,
Steve Wilmoth, Jeremy Jarvis, Pat Gillian, Dan Morrison, Seth Bond, Nick Corbitt
Entries: 37 from six states (KY, IN, PA, NY, WV, OH)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: RJ Conley-12:820 seconds
Cautions: Three (laps 21, 22, 38)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Carrier (1), Shaver (2), Carrier (3-39), McGuire (40-42), Carrier
(43), McGuire (44-50)
Series Provisionals: Steve Wilmoth and Dustin Hamrick
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 30)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett
Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier
Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks,
Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’,
MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing
Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern
Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Tim Dohm leads IRS and Rapid Refund points as Series heads to
Skyline and Sharon
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
tilleyracing@hotmail.com
FINDLAY, OH (May 27, 2008)—Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV found himself high atop
the Independent Racing Series championship Point/Rookie of the Year standings
once again after notching his first-career IRS-event victory during the opening
night of the ‘Rapid Refund Week’ at the Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH.
Dohm’s lead of both the IRS-championship and ‘Rapid Refund Week’ points takes
the series to Skyline Speedway and Sharon Speedway this Friday/Saturday for the
final two rounds of the five-race mini series.
The Bill Jarrell promoted Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH will be the first
event of the weekend this Friday night May 30, 2008 for the Independent Racing
Series paying $5,000 to the winner of the 50-lap main event. The last IRS visit
came in October of 2007 when Rick Aukland bested a field of 50 to claim his
first-career IRS-sanctioned win and $5,000 plus not to mention the National
Championship all in the same night.
Skyline Speedway is located in Stewart, OH and is a 3/8 mile high-banked clay
oval which is located four miles off Ohio SR50 and 12 miles east of Athens, OH
on Co. Rd. 50. The Outlaw Sprints, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks, AMRA Modifieds,
Mini-Wedges and 4-Cylinders will also be on the racing program for the May 30
special event.
The Historic Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH will feature a first-ever visit by
the Findlay, OH based Independent Racing Series and a rare Super Late Model
racing appearance on Saturday night May 31, 2008 as the series stops by for a
$5,000 to win event. The 410 Sprints and the Pure Stocks will also compete that
night. The gates are slated to open at 4:00 p.m. with hot laps at 6:00 p.m.
The Sharon Speedway, which has operated since 1929 is located between Cleveland,
OH and Pittsburgh, PA in Hartford, OH just one mile east of the intersections of
Route 7 and 305. Turn right onto Custer-Orangeville Road.
Further information concerning the Skyline Speedway can be found by calling
(740) 662-4111 or (304) 542-8322 or try clicking your web browser to
www.skylinespeedway.net .
For further information on the Sharon Speedway, please call (330) 772-5481 or
visit
www.sharonspeedway.com .
For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you
can go to www.irsracing.net
or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.
The 50-Lap A-Main purse for each night is as follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000,
3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th- $1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th-
$800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575, 13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500,
16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th through 24th- $400.
Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-933 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
2. Robbie Blair-929 (Titusville, PA)
3. Rick Aukland-875 (Zanesville, OH)
4. Duane Chamberlain-871 (Richmond, IN) ®
5. Dave Hess Jr.-856 (Waterford, PA)
6. Jared Hawkins-841 (Fairmont, WV)
7. Mike Knight-781 (Ripley, NY) ®
8. Andy Bond-780 (Coolville, OH) ®
9. Devin Friese-720 (Chambersburg, PA) ®
10. Mike Balzano-669 (Parkersburg, WV)
Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-933 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
2. Duane Chamberlain-871 (Richmond, IN) ®
3. Mike Knight-781 (Ripley, NY) ®
4. Andy Bond-780 (Coolville, OH) ®
5. Devin Friese-720 (Chambersburg, PA) ®
6. Cody Parker-418 (Zanesville, OH) ®
Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-429 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Donnie Moran-422 (Dresden, OH)
3. Robbie Blair-410 (Titusville, PA)
4. Duane Chamberlain-401 (Richmond, IN)
5. Rick Aukland-388 (Zanesville, OH)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-386 (Waterford, PA)
7. Jared Hawkins-384 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Ryan Markham-377 (Ashland, OH)
9. Rod Conley-371 (Wheelersburg, OH)
10. Devin Friese-329 (Chambersburg, PA)
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 25)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum Co. Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
Independent Racing Series ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Schedule:
May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-TIM DOHM
May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-EDDIE CARRIER JR.
May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-EDDIE CARRIER JR.
May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000 to win
May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000 to win
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer
Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, Carbon X, Grover Racing Engines, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT
Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing,
Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines,
Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis,
Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of
Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Carrier repeats during Independent Racing Series stop to Cannonball Speedway
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
St. Clairsville, OH (May 25, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV captured his fourth-career Independent Racing Series victory at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH during the Rapid Refund Week on Sunday night May 25, 2008.
The win was worth $5,000 during the ‘Beecher Eaton Memorial’ event in which Carrier captured his third IRS-sanctioned event win of the season and his second-straight on Memorial Day Weekend.
Carrier’s Grover Racing Engines Rocket Ford Fusion is sponsored by Carl Grover Motorsports, Hoosier Racing Tire and Engines Inc.
Tim Dohm and Donnie Moran led the 25-car field to the green flag with Dohm leading the opening circuits. Dohm’s lead would stretch out in the opening lap but caution would fly for Dave Wirt in turn one on the first completed lap.
Dohm would lead the first two laps of the event but Mike Knight was a man on a mission and rolled to the bottom side in turn one to lead the third circuit. Dohm would use the top groove to re-gain control and lead the fourth lap while the two swapped positions for the next several laps.
The next caution would fly on the fourth lap as Andy Bond spun in turn two into the infield. Devin Friese would also spin in turn one bringing out the yellow again on the eighth lap.
Meanwhile, Robbie Blair who started fifth had already moved up to second behind race leader Mike Knight and while Knight bobbled in turn two on the 16th lap, Blair would slip right past and take over as the new race leader.
The caution would wave yet again on the 16th lap as Jared Hawkins slowed with a flat tire.
The next couple of laps would take a while to complete as the caution would come out for Gary Knollinger on the 17th circuit while spinning in turn four and on the restart as Knollinger and Jared Hawkins both collected each other in turn four.
Blair’s lead would not last as seventh place starter Duane Chamberlain had moved to second on the 20th lap now challenging for the position. The caution would wave again on the 21st lap as Rod Conley slowed on the front-chute.
At the restart, Chamberlain got a good jump to the bottom and grabbed the lead in turn two to lead the next two laps but Blair would pass Chamberlain on lap-24 to grab back the lead.
Blair would remain in control of the race for the next several circuits but caution would come out again on the 30th lap as DJ Cline spun in turn two.
Chamberlain would use his momentum on the bottom to re-gain control of the race on lap 33 and lead until fourth starting Eddie Carrier Jr. slipped past Blair and Chamberlain for the lead on the 38th lap.
Carrier would hold on for his second-straight win in a row with the Independent Racing Series with Chamberlain posting his best-career IRS finish of second, Tim Dohm third, Donnie Moran fourth and Robbie Blair completing the top-five.
The series will return to action on May 30 at the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH for a $5,000 to win event and round number four of the Rapid Refund Week. The series will then visit the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH for a $5,000 to win event on May 31 as part of the Rapid Refund Week finale.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 6-2008 Season
Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH
May 25, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
2. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
3. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
4. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
5. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
6. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
7. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV
8. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
9. George Lee-Loudonville, OH
10. John Mollick-Toronto, OH
11. Keith Berner-Millersburg, OH
12. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
13. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
14. Jeremy Canada-Barberton, OH
15. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
16. Doug Eaton-St. Clairsville, OH
17. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
18. DJ Cline-St. Clairsville, OH
19. Dave Wirt-Fredericksburg, OH
20. Gary Knollinger-Triadelphia, WV
21. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
22. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
23. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
24. Tracy Fritter-Zanesville, OH
25. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Eddie Carrier Jr., John Mollick, Mike Knight, Ryan Markham, DJ Cline, George Lee, Doug Eaton, Dave Wirt, Mike Burriss
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Tim Dohm, Duane Chamberlain, Andy Bond, Jared Hawkins, Corey Conley, Tracy Fritter, Jim Lepro, Cody Barack
Gutswear Heat-3: Donnie Moran, Rod Conley, Dave Hess Jr., Jeremy Canada, Bob Moskey, Brad Clark, Ryan Twarog, Gary Knollinger
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Robbie Blair, Keith Berner, Rick Aukland, Devin Friese, Chris Wilson, Josh McGuire, Chuck Maloney, Bruce Takash
Dash: Tim Dohm, Donnie Moran, Mike Knight, Eddie Carrier Jr., Robbie Blair
Dave
Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Corey Conley, DJ Cline, Tracy Fritter, George
Lee, Dave Wirt, Doug Eaton, Jim Lepro, Mike Burriss, Cody Barack (DNS)
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Josh McGuire, Chris Wilson, Gary
Knollinger, Bob Moskey, Chuck Maloney, Brad Clark, Ryan Twarog, Bruce Takash
Entries: 33 from six states (KY, IN, PA, NY, WV, OH)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Mike Knight-15:548 seconds
Cautions: Nine (laps 1, 4, 8, 16, 17, 17, 21, 30, 30)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Dohm (1-2), Knight (3), Dohm (4), Knight (5-16), Blair (17-21), Chamberlain (22-23), Blair (24-32), Chamberlain (33-38), Carrier (39-50)
Lead Changes: Nine
Series Provisionals: George Lee and Dave Wirt
Track Provisional: Doug Eaton
Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-933 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
2. Robbie Blair-929 (Titusville, PA)
3. Rick Aukland-875 (Zanesville, OH)
4. Duane Chamberlain-871 (Richmond, IN) ®
5. Dave Hess Jr.-856 (Waterford, PA)
6. Jared Hawkins-841 (Fairmont, WV)
7. Mike Knight-781 (Ripley, NY) ®
8. Andy Bond-780 (Coolville, OH) ®
9. Devin Friese-720 (Chambersburg, PA) ®
10. Mike Balzano-669 (Parkersburg, WV)
11. Eddie Carrier Jr.-581 (Salt Rock, WV)
12. Ryan Markham-514 (Ashland, OH)
13. Cody Parker-418 (Zanesville, OH) ®
14. Steve Shaver-416 (Vienna, WV)
15. George Lee-403 (Loudonville, OH)
Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-933 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
2. Duane Chamberlain-871 (Richmond, IN) ®
3. Mike Knight-781 (Ripley, NY) ®
4. Andy Bond-780 (Coolville, OH) ®
5. Devin Friese-720 (Chambersburg, PA) ®
6. Cody Parker-418 (Zanesville, OH) ®
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 25)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
Carrier from Eighth to First in Independent Racing Series event at Muskingum
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)