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Brian Birkhofer thinking about what lies ahead for the evening during qualifications at the Prairie Dirt Classic - Fairbury , Illinois

Brian Birkhofer, Prairie Dirt Classic Winner and Fairbury trophy girl in Victory Lane

 

Veteran Billy Moyer and young gun Wes Steidinger discuss the best way around the Fairbury American Legion Speedway at the Prairie Dirt Classic


Prairie Dirt Classic  - $10,000 to win   18th Annual
09-01-07

 
Feature - 50 lap
1. Brian Birkhofer - Muscatine, Iowa
2. Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, Wis.
3. Billy Moyer - Batesville, Ark.
4. Dennis Erb Jr. - Carpentersville
5. Steve Sheppard Jr. - New Berlin
6. Shannon Babb - Moweaqua
7. Darren Miller - Chadwick
8. Richie Hedrick - Champaign
9. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury
10. Eric Smith - Shirley
11. Derek Chandler - Pontiac
12. Chris Dick - Deland
13. Joe Harlan - El Paso
14. Donny Walden - Towanda
15. Patrick Sheltra - Indiantown, Fla.
16. Scott Bull - Fairbury
17. R.J. Gall - Dwight
18. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington
19. Daren Friedman - Forrest
20. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City
 
Heat 1
1. Brian Birkhofer - Muscatine, Iowa
2. Derek Chandler - Pontiac
3. Daren Friedman - Forrest
 
Heat 2
1. Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, Wis.
2. Billy Moyer - Batesville, Ark.
3. Shannon Babb - Moweaqua
 
Heat 3
1. Eric Smith - Shirley
2. Joe Harlan - El Paso
3. Scott Bull - Fairbury
 
Heat 4
1. Steve Sheppard - New Berlin
2. Richie Hedrick - Champaign
3. Darren Miller - Chadwick
 
Semi Feature #1
1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury
2. Donny Walden - Towanda
3. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury
 
Semi Feature #2
1. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington
2. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City
3. Rocky Griffin - Bloomington
 
43 cars representing 7 states.  Last year, Brian Birkhofer was leading when he wrecked trying to pass a lapped car.  This year he made up for it, leading from start to finish to bring home the $10,000 check.  Jimmy Mars challenged Birkhofer but Birkhofer pulled away at the end. 
 
Modifieds
Feature
1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury
2. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth
3. Jeb Friedman - Forrest
4. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee
5. Jeffery Curl - Fairbury
6. Jay Ledford - Pontiac
7. Darcey Wey - Heyworth
8. Marty Hiser - Decatur
9. Jim Farris - Odell
10. Tommy Duncan - Maroa
 
Heat 1
1. Jason Hastings - Kankakee
2. Jeffery Curl - Forrest
3. Matt Bachman - Gibson City
 
Heat 2
1. Jim Farris - Odell
2. Dave Sandage - Arrowsmith
3. Mike Dyas - Morris
 
Heat 3
1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury
2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest
3. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth
 
Semi Feature 1
1. Marty Hiser - Decatur
2. Aaron Elgin - Danvers
3. Rob Leisure - Chenoa
 
Sportsman
1. Joel Funk - Dwight
2. Justin DeLong - Bloomington
3. Steve Kool - Eureka
4. Tim Dick - Deland
5. Scott Williams - Anchor
6. Andrew Funk - Dwight
7. Mike Zalaker - Melvin
8. Brock Bauman - Eureka
9. Chris Eden - Long Point
10. Gary Barnes - Pontiac
 
Heat 1
1. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac
2. Scott Williams - Anchor
3. Jeff Semmens - Pontiac
 
Heat 2
1. Dave Rudisill - Watseka
2. Joel Funk - Dwight
3. Steve Kool - Eureka

08-18-07
 

Championship Night at Fairbury Fair
 
25 Late Models in Attendance
Fast Qualifier: J1 Wes Steidinger 13.04

Heat 1 (top 4)
 

Heat 2 (top 4)
 

Heat 3 (lock 8)
 

Consi (top 4)
 

Feature
 
 
 
23 Modifieds in Attendance
Fast Qualifier: 69 Jim Farris 15.20

Heat 1 (top 4)
 
  • 4 Jeb Friedman - Forrest
  • 21D Darcey Wey - Heyworth
  • 7 Bobby Crego - Pontiac
  • 88 Derek Line
  • 23A Andrew Funk
  • 48 Rob Leisure
  • 5 Josh Beebe
  • 83 Nathan Balensiefen


Heat 2 (top 4)