FARMER CITY RACEWAY HONORS CHAMPIONS
By Racenut

Late Model drivers present for banquet.  Front row, left is
1st place Joe Ross, Jr, middle 2nd place Roger Long, right 4th
place Mike Mullvain. Back row, left is 5th place Justin Allgaier,
and to the right in the back is 8th place Kerby Damery. Photo by Dan Stewart

The Farmer City Raceway 2001 awards banquet started out with a
very nice buffet meal provided by the Sons of the American Legion.
The first top ten awards went to the Street Stock drivers. The drivers were
brought to the front of the room, given the appropriate trophy and check,
then ushered off to have pictures taken by Gene Sowers, the official track
photographer. The four Street Stock drivers in attendance were:
6th David Awe
5th Billy Nail
3rd Richard Peddycourt
2nd Kevin Crowder
Champion Chris Dick- who also, along with thanking his sponsors,
announced that he is moving to late models for the 2002 season.
Next on the agenda was the Sportsman division.
9th Jim Quinn - said his car would NOT be yellow for 2002 - too big a
target....
6th Jim Felker, Jr
5th Rodney Standerfer - moving BACK to modifieds with help from Jungle Jim
Davison in 2002
4th Jason Feger - stepping up into late models
3rd Rod Sandage
2nd Dennis Vandermeersch - late models for 2002
Champion Eric Smith 2002 includes Sportsman car, and late model, with some
runs still in the modified
The modified class was next, with four of the top ten in attendance.
7th Jerry Huffman
6th Eric Smith
4th Marty Hiser
Champion Brian Lynn - status quo for 2002
Then it was on to the ever-popular Late Model drivers
With no major changes planned, the late models portion moved along very
quickly.
8th Kerby Damery - said he does not want to get upside down again, has a new
car for 2002
5th Justin Allgaier - has two new cars available for his use, especially
after his June 6th birthday, when he turns 16 and can run more different
tracks
4th Mike Mullvain
2nd Roger Long - although injured in a September highway crash, said he is
almost recuperated already, and is looking forward to racing again
Champion Joe Ross, Jr - with entire family on hand, said they will be
utilizing the NEW car they got in July 2001, but did not have time to ready
for the remainder of the season
With the awards portion of the evening complete, the schedule for 2002
Farmer City Raceway was confirmed by Bob Sargent. It was posted on the back
of the programs for the evening. No real changes either. March 24 will be an
open practice noon to 4 p.m. Opening night will be Friday April 4 with
racing every Friday through August 16. Special events include Tuesday May 14
- Kenny Schrader night. Friday June 7 being the night for the Pennzoil World
of Outlaws. Friday June 14 are the twin 30's. Friday June 21 will include
the Monster Truck Executioner. Then there is the 'big' show of the year, the
UMP Summernationals on Friday July 5. With the final late model race, the
Shootout set to go on Friday August 9, the MARA midgets return on Friday
August 16.
There was no mention made of any other 'special' series racing, with the
exception of the AMA Motorcycles, which take to the track on Wednesday July
17 for fair week.
The same four classes will continue to be run on a regular basis, along with
the monthly visit of the Hornets on May 10, June 14, July 12 and August 9.
Mr. Sargent thanked all who have given the time necessary to make Farmer City
Raceway such a fine place to spend Friday nights all summer long.


              racenutdan

The 2001 Farmer City Raceway Banquet Scheduled To Honor Track Champions
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Posted Monday, December 3, 2001 by Shawn:
Track Enterprises has set a date to honor the 2001 Farmer City Raceway Track Champions.  The banquet will take place at the American Legion Hall in Farmer City, Illinois on Friday, January 4, 2002.  The banquet will begin with Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m., followed by the awards presentation at 8:00 p.m., and dancing to begin at 9:00 p.m.

The 2001 season Track Champions are Joe Ross Jr. in the Late Model division, Brian Lynn in the Modified division, Eric Smith in the Sportsman division, and Chris Dick in the Street Stock Division.

Tickets for the banquet can be purchased in advance at a cost of $16.00 per person by sending a check or money order to Track Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 79, Macon, IL 62544 by December 20, 2001.  Please include the number of tickets you will need.  Tickets will also be available at the door on January 4, 2002 at a cost of $18.00 per person.

For more information please call Track Enterprises, Inc. at 217-764-3200.

Farmer City Raceway
Farmer City IL
August 10, 2001
By Racenut Dan

The final night of Late Model Racing for 2001 is now
complete, with Joe Ross, Jr winning his second track
points title in a row, posting two wins and nine runner
up finishes. The final night saw Bret Sievert set fast
time, with the dash for cash being changed up a bit
for the final show. All the winners of the dash this
year had been invited back to compete in a special
20 lap shootout race, with tonight's dash winner included.
Lonnie Franklin Jr won the regular dash, made up of
the fastest six not already in the shootout. In the
shootout, 11 of the 13 drivers eligible made the choice
to compete. Frank Shickel, Jr showed the way after
taking the lead from early leader Mike Mullvain on lap
number six. Mullvain pressed hard, and Gary May,
after  starting in the tenth position,  joined
in the battle, but Shickel held out for the win. Mullvain,
May, Joe Harlan, Bret Sievert, Matt Taylor, Marvin Burton,
Justin Allgaier, Kerby Damery, Joe Ross, Jr and Lonnie
Franklin Jr rounded out the field.
In the regular show, heats were won by Todd Little over
Rich Harlan, Dave Smith over Mike Mullvain, and Gary May
over Roger Long.
The semi feature was a thriller with Bobby Foster just
barely holding off Mike Mullvain, with Matt Taylor and
Butch Garner close behind.
The feature event had Frank Shickel, Jr starting on the
pole, with Joe Harlan on the outside. Harlan took the lead
at the outset, with Shickel pressuring him every lap, until
finally sliding by on lap 9, and holding on for his first victory
at Farmer City Raceway in many, many years. Joe Ross, Jr
came home second with 15-year old Justin Allgaier along
side for third place.
Finish:
S10 Frank Shickel, Jr
25 Joe Ross, Jr
1A Justin Allgaier
45 Gary May
36 Roger Long
Z Joe Harlan
117 Matt Taylor(started 17th)
441 Jeff Leka
10 Kerby Damery
64 Ryan Dauber
28 Ron Donaldson
23 Butch Garner
23s Flip Shickel

Farmer City Raceway
Farmer City IL
July 20, 2001

Joe Ross, Jr. finally got the monkey off his back Friday
night, leading all 25 laps to take home the checkered
flag. Ross, defending point champ and current points
leader at the raceway, has had 8 second place finishes
this year. All he could manage to say was, "This is nice!"
with his boyish grin following his first win at Farmer City
in 2001.
Mike Mullvain set fast time at 13.303.
The dash was won by Jr. Shickel over Ryan Dauber and
Mullvain.
Heat winners were Andrew Schooley over Allen Thomas,
Butch Garner over Justin Allgaier, and Joe Ross Jr over
Kerby Damery.
Butch Garner also found himself in victory lane in the
semi-feature, posting the victory over Allen Thomas.
Feature finish:
25 Joe Ross, Jr.
36 Roger Long
S10 Jr. Shickel
1A Justin Allgaier (started 11th)
5 Eddy Shickel
117 Matt Taylor
10 Kerby Damery
64 Ryan Dauber
40 Andrew Schooley (started 19th)
61 Jammie Wilson
8 John Woodard
99 Scott Duff
23s Flip Shickel
23 Butch Garner
24 laps
51j Jason Beier
5F Lonnie Franklin, Jr
DNF
7 Allen Thomas
84 Tony Boyles
4 Mike Mullvain
35 Cody Hupp




              racenutdan

Farmer City Raceway
July 13, 2001

[This message has been edited by 1racenut (edited 07-13-2001).]

(by 1Racenut)

Modified feature #3L Jeff Leka in
a dominating appearance in the very
first show with his new modified.

Farmer City Raceway
Farmer City IL
June 22, 2001
1racenut

The fans that came to Farmer City tonight got
a rare treat. Roger Long won the feature, but he
made the pass for the lead on the low side of
the track. Long, normally a rim-rider, passed
Matt Taylor on lap 4 by driving way down on
the inside of the track. Joe Ross, Jr closed down
Long's lead late in the race and even tried to
pass even lower on the track than Long was.
After Mike Mullvain set fast time, the dash was
won by Gary May, with Don Hammer
and Junior Shickel taking the heat races.
The top six finishers in the feature were:
36 Roger Long
25 Joe Ross, Jr.
117 Matt Taylor
S10 Jr. Shickel
30 Mike Glasscock
3 Toby Scharp



           

Farmer City Raceway
Farmer City, IL
June 20, 2001
By 1racenut

The twin 30 lap features that were rescheduled from a
rainout June 1st were run tonight. With only 22 of the
original 44 drivers showing up, the semi-features were
dropped, and the show continued on from where it
left off before the rainout.
Final finish as follows:
First Feature (Hoosier Series)
96 Terry English (1st ever Farmer City feature win)
7 Jim Curry (passed Allgaier at the checkered flag)
1A Justin Allgaier - (ran 29- 9/10 laps in second)
117 Matt Taylor
25 Joe Ross, Jr
36 Roger Long
B12 Kevin Weaver
45 Gary May
18K Eric Kwasigroh
441 Jeff Leka (last car on lead lap)

Second Feature (Super Series)
36 Roger Long
7 Jim Curry
B12 Kevin Weaver
117 Matt Taylor
96 Terry English
45 Gary May
61 Jammie Wilson
3c Shane Cottle
4 Mike Mullvain
25 Joe Ross, Jr.
18K Eric Kwasigroh
441 Jeff Leka (last car on lead lap)

Farmer City Raceway
Farmer City IL
June 15, 2001
1racenut

Roger Long once again used his many years
of experience to outrun points leader Joe
Ross, Jr for the feature win. In the closing
laps, Ross ran down and passed Mike Mullvainn
and caught Long, but ran out of time and laps.
Fast time went to Ross, Jr.
Trophy dash was won by Mike Mullvain.
Heats went to Cory Daugherty over Matt Taylor
and Don Hammer over Eddy Shickel.
Finish:
36 Roger Long 25 Joe Ross, Jr. 4 Mike Mullvain 64 Ryan Dauber 7 Jay Sparks
117 Matt Taylor 73 Dave Smith S10 Jr. Shickel 30 Mike Glasscock
5 Eddy Shickel 10 Kirby Damery 82 Roger Brickler

             

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DENNY SCHWARTZ WINS BIG FRIDAY NIGHT
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Posted Saturday, June 9, 2001 by Shawn:

With over 150 cars in the pits and the grandstands full, it was a very exciting night of racing Friday night at Farmer City Raceway.  Denny Schwartz of Ashmore won the $1000.00 purse for the Modified division in the first half of this weekends Thunder & Lightning series held at Farmer City Raceway.  Following him were Jeff Leka, R.J. Gall, Tommy Kroll, and Wes Steidinger rounding out the top five.

Late Model winner was Roger Long of Fithian, he was followed by Joe Ross Jr., and Mike Mullvain.  The Street Stock feature winner went to Chris Dick of Deland, he was followed by Richard Peddycoart and Don Hammer.  Three features were held for the Hornets and their winners were Dusty Ingram, Scott Peiffer, and Adam Kimball.

The racing action will continue at Farmer City next Friday night will a full show, running all four divisions.  Gates open at 5:00p.m., Time Trials at 7:00p.m., and Racing action starting at 7:30p.m.

Track Enterprises has a busy weekend planned, there will be a big show at the Terre Haute Action Track this Sunday afternoon for a big $10,000 to win Late Model show, Time Trials start at 1:00, and the Race will begin at 2:00p.m.

Tuesday, June 12, the Pennzoil World of Outlaws will be in Paducah, Kentucky at the Paducah International Raceway.  Gates will open at 4:00 p.m.  For more information you can call Track Enterprises at  217-764-3200.

From  4M- rayburn25(6/8/01)

26 cars in all tonight, here is what I remember:

Fast Time: Mike Mullvain #4
Dash: Bret Sievert #5
1st Heat: Dave Smith #73
2nd Heat: Matt Taylor #117
3rd Heat: Gary May #45
Semi: Matt Taylor #117
Feature: 1. Long #36 2. Ross Jr. #25 3. Mullvain #4
After that I am not sure, could be Jay Sparks in 4th. The top three waged a battle for about 20 of the 25 laps with Long winning by 3/4 of a car length at least on my angle.
Denny Schwartz won the modified feature.

UMP MODIFIED JUNE 8-9

Farmer City and Fairbury are having UMP Thunder and Lightning races for $1000 to win and $100 to start. Latest weather report for Friday and Saturday is partly cloudy and in the mid 70.

World of Outlaws Rained Out at the Farmer City Raceway
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Posted Monday, June 4, 2001 by Shawn:

June 4, 2001

The Pennzoil World of Outlaw Winged Sprint car race scheduled for June 4 at the Farmer City Raceway, Farmer City, Illinois has been postponed due to rain.  A rain date has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, 2001. 

Please hold on to your tickets, they will be honored on that date.

There are reserved seats still available, you can call Track Enterprises, Inc. at 217-764-3200 to order tickets.

For more information please call Track Enterprises, Inc. at 217-764-3200

June 1 Heats run / Features rained out

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Two Nights of Racing Excitement set For Farmer City Raceway
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Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2001 by Shawn:

Farmer City Raceway, Farmer City, IL, is the place to be Friday, June 1st.  RC Cola will host twin 30 lap features each paying $1500.00 to the winner of the UMP Late Models.  Double features will allow for double points as the Farmer City Raceway points chase is in full swing.

Racing action will also include UMP Modifieds, Sportsman, and Street Stock divisions.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m., time trials at 7:00 p.m., and races begin at 7:30 p.m.

Farmer City Raceway is getting set for another big night of racing next Monday night, June 4th, when the World of Outlaws are in town.  There are reserved seats available for this big night of racing. 

For more information please call Track Enterprises at
217-764-3200.
 

5/25 UMP MODIFIED SPECIAL RAINED OUT

CORY DAUGHTERY TAKES THE CHECKERS               
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Posted Saturday, May 19, 2001 by Shawn:
                  
Friday night at Farmer City Raceway held another exciting night of racing action.  Late Model driver Cory Daugherty, of Blue Mound took his first victory this year Friday, May 18th.  Following him was Joe Ross Jr. of Springfield, Mike Mullvain of Bartonville, Jay Sparks of Metamora, and Ryan Dauber of Tonica rounding out the top five.

The winner of the Modified division was Jeff Leka of Buffalo he was followed by Al Crawley of Decatur, Brian Lynn of Mason City, Todd Kirkland of Mt.Zion and Kyle Logue of Oreana. Sportsman driver Rodney Standerfer of Sullivan led the way in his division he was followed by Rod Sandage of Bloomington, Eric Smith of Bloomington, Bill Wilhour of Taylorville and Darril Dick of Mansfield.  Street Stock winner was Kevin Crowder of Argenta following him were Chris Dick of Deland, Don Hammer of Clinton, Blake Shelley of Decatur and Richard Pettycoat of Monticello.

Farmer City Raceway will be holding a 'Modified Special' race and the 'Nicks kid show' next Friday, May 25th.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., with racing action starting at 7:30 p.m.

For more information please call Track Enterprises, Inc. 217-764-3200, or the track on race day at 309-928-9110.

 

Steve Hillard bests Joe Ross Jr. and Roger Long in wild finish!!!!
By 1Racenut

(5/11/01)Utilizing a new, experimental setup under his Mastersbilt chassis, Steve Hillard came from
the seventh starting spot to outrun Joe Ross Jr., and Roger Long for the win. Outside front row
starter Joe Harlan would lead the first 7 laps, until Ross passed him and he and Long would start to set sail. By the time Hillard overtook Harlan for third, it was a long way up to the leaders, but the undaunted Hillard use his new setup, and a slightly different groove to run down the leaders. The last six laps were run with Long, Ross Jr. and Hillard all leading, and all within one car length of the lead. Very exciting racing, as the lap times were the same in the feature as in the trophy dash.

Jay Sparks set fast time - 12.902
Trophy dash winner - 10- Kirby Damery over Ross
Heats went to the newly healed, first night out for Jeff Leka, Dennis Erb Jr. and the fast heat to Hillard.
Semi-feature went to 96 Cory Daugherty
modifieds- Randy Huffman over Al Crawley
modified driver Chris Dikk rolled his mod in his heat race, and came back out, driving double duty, to win the street stock feature.
28 modifieds
25 street stocks
23 late models
38 hornets

All racing action complete at 10:15

Final Rundown:
47 Hillard
25 Ross Jr.
36 Long
117 Matt Taylor
28 Dennis Erb Jr. (started 14th)
Z Joe Harlan
4 Mike Mullvain
F15 Ed Bauman
16A Eric Kwasigroh
7 Jay Sparks
10 Kirby Damery
64 Ryan Dauber
9b Chuck Baird
441 Jeff Leka
82 Roger Brickler
DNF
45 Don Hammer
96 Cory Daugherty
5 Eddy Shickel

Farmer City Raceway
1Racenut Report
May 4, 2001
(click on website above for full summary)

Richie Hedrick used his front row starting spot to put himself in position
to win the feature event Friday night. Matt Taylor led the first 22 laps,
only to have his car quit, handing the lead to hard-charging Roger Long.
Long then went into the backstretch a little too high as Hedrick was coming
off the low groove and Long was finished for the evening as he hit the
backstretch tire guarding the wall. He was not hurt. Rounding out the top
five in the feature were Joe Harlan, Joe Ross Jr, Kevin Weaver and Mike
Mullvain.
Mike Mullvain started the night out right with a fast time of 12.743 seconds
on the dry, wind blown 1/4 mile track. The trophy dash went to Matt Taylor
with heat wins going to Flip Shickel, Junior Shickel, and Kirby Damery.
Junior Shickel also won the semi-feature.
Jim Farris of Odell won the Modified feature

Farmer City Raceway
1Racenut Report
4/27/01

Joe Harlan of Flanagan held off a charging Kirby Damery
to win the feature Friday night. After turning in fast time,
Richie Hedrick won the trophy dash and took the early
lead in the feature, only to pull out about half way through, handing the
lead to Harlan. Damery tried every
way possible, but could not overtake the determined
Harlan. Third place went to Corey Turner with Eric Kwasigroh fourth and Matt
Taylor, who finished 4th in the semi, in the fifth spot.
Heat races had George Sheffler holding off Mike Glasscock,
with the second heat going to Matt Taylor over Justin Allgaier, and the
final heat going to Kirby Damery, just ahead of Roger Long. The semi-feature
was won by Mike Mullvain over Ryan Dauber.
Top Ten:
Z Joe Harlan
10 Kirby Damery
17 Corey Turner
16A Eric Kwasigroh
117 Matt Taylor
64 Ryan Dauber
49 Tom Rients
23s Flip Shickel
8 John Woodard
1A Justin Allgaier

There were 32 late models in the pits on a cold, windy night, which dried
the smooth track out, allowing rubber to be laid down.
40 modifieds - winner - Lance Dehm over Don Kiger
23 sportsman - winner - Rodney Standerfer over Dennis Vandermeersch
over 120 cars total in the pits

Farmer City Raceway April 20,2001
By Dan Stewart

New Berlin, Wisconsin's Bret Sievert started on the pole
and led all 25 laps to win the late model feature. Heat
winners were Joe Harlan and Mike Glasscock. Joe Ross, Jr. held off
a hard charging Jay Sparks and Gary May for the trophy dash win.
Bret Sievert started the night with fast time, but had
the roll of the dice work for him, setting up the pole
starting spot alongside last week's winner Mike Mullvain.
Jumping into the lead immediately, Sievert
quickly built up a lead, not to be challenged until late in the race when
Joe Ross, Jr. finally got around Mullvain and started tracking down the
leader. Ross, Jr. finished second with Ryan Dauber third, Mullvain in fourth
and Kirby Damery rounding out the top five.
This was the first ever Farmer City Raceway win for Sievert. The racing show
was complete at 9:50 p.m. with 20 late models and about 93 cars total in the
pits.

Top 5 modified:
72- Brian Lynn
34- Les Davis
20- Al Crawley
5H- Randy Huffman
11H- Jerry Huffman

good racing......Les Davis put on the show
as Brian Lynn had things his way most of the
feature. Davis took over second place with only about 2 laps to go driving way way down on the inside through the turns and came close to the leader at the checkers.
Although I am mostly a late model fan.... the modifieds put on another good show!!
Modified car count was down a bit, only about 32 showed up.

MULLVAIN AT FARMER CITY
Complete story at Race Star Publications site

Mike Mullvain, Bartonville, used his eighth place
starting spot to wait out the competition and win
his first feature of the season in his first night out.
As early race leader Joe Harlan fell back, Corey
Turner came on and took the lead on lap four,
only to fall out with a flat tire while leading at lap
17, handing the lead to Roger Long. Late in the
race, lap 21, just as Mullvain and Matt Taylor were
both going for the pass on Long, the yellow came
out fo a spinning car. This set Mullvain up for the
pass two laps later for the lead, and the win.
Finishing behind Mullvain was Long, Ryan Dauber,
Matt Taylor, Richie Hedrick, Eric Kwasigroh and
Harlan.
Mod Feature-Randy Huffman, Wes Steidinger, Brian Lynn, Lance Dehm, Jerry Huffman

Cottle Scores Big at Farmer City Raceway Opening Night
Posted Saturday, April 07 by Julie

Farmer City Raceway, Farmer City, IL held it's season opener Friday, April 6, 2001. With 135 cars on hand along with a standing room only crowd the night was a huge success.

The night began with the Illinois Short Track Nationals features for the UMP Modifieds and the Street Stocks, that were rain delayed from October of 2000. Shane Cottle took home top honors and the $5000 pay check. Brian Lynn, Randy Huffman, Arby Burton, and Doug St. Myers rounded out the top five. The rainout Street Stock feature event went to Robert Gooddman Jr. with Tim Kreher, Steve Kennan, Jeff Hamilton, and Mike Wileaver rounding out the top five