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Pontoon Beach, IL (November 16, 2006) Tri-City Speedway is pleased to announce the STLRACING.COM Hard Charger Award. The STLRACING.COM Hard Charger Award will give the race car driver that advances the most positions in the feature event an additional $200. The STLRACING.COM Hard Charger Award winner each week will be determined by the driver that advances their finishing position the most position from their assigned starting position in the main event. The winner must also carry a small STLRACING.COM decal on their car to be eligible for the prize. These decals will be available to all drivers free of charge at the track.

This award will rotate each week between the Super Late Model, CARS Late Model, Open Wheel Modifieds and Street Stock division. The winner of the award will receive their Hard Charger Award check for $200 the next week or at the next racing event at Tri-City Speedway.

Tri-City Speedway will be racing each Friday night beginning March 30th, 2007 and features Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, CARS Late Models, Street Stocks and Factory Stocks.

Tri-City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The track is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. Take exit 4 off of I-270 and then go a 1/2 mile south on SR 203. For tickets or more info, you can call the track office at 636-448-9111, 618-931-7836 or 800-617-9077 or visit their website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

Pontoon Beach, IL (September 24, 2006) Denny Schwartz took home $5,800 by winning the 2nd Annual Modified Mania at Tri-City Speedway. Schwartz took the lead on lap twenty-five and held on to earn in victory in one of the most exciting events of the season on the big half-mile oval.

The night kicked off with qualifying on a very fast surface and Matt Goulden set fast time and set a new track record for UMP Modifieds on the half-mile track. That was followed up by four qualifying heat races that provided side-by-side battles for the lead in all four. Tom Seets, Sr., Gabe Menser, Jeff Leka and Scott Weber took the victories in the heat races.

Ray Walsh put on a dominating performance in the dash as he led every lap and won in convincing fashion. However, Walsh experienced engine failure after he took the checkered flag and was forced to a backup car (Todd Ferber's car) and had to start at the rear of the field in the forty lap main event.

With Walsh forced to give up the front row pole starting position, that moved Mike Harrison up to the pole starting spot. When the green flag dropped, it was outside front row starter Tom Seets, Sr. taking the lead but Seets would only lead one lap before fourth place starter Scott Weber took the lead. Weber would only lead for one lap before Seets would take back over the lead. In just a classic battle at the front which saw five cars battling for the top spot, Mike Harrison would get the lead from Seets on lap six and lead the next five laps. Jeff Leka would move up and take the lead on lap eleven which was slowed by a caution when Weber's car came to a rest exiting turn four when the car quit running. Leka would take command on the restart as Weber got his car going again and restarted at the rear of the field. Leka would lead fourteen circuits before Denny Schwartz would move past and assume the lead. Jim Shereck moved into the battle up front as he took over the third spot behind Schwartz and Leka on lap twenty-seven. Harrison would find the fast line around the speedway on lap twenty-eight as he rocketed from the fourth position and was able to pull along side Schwartz for the lead. However, Harrison's right rear tire exploded coming out of turn four on lap thirty-one and the final caution would fly as Harrison slowed down the back stretch. Schwartz would pull away to victory on the restart leaving Leka to battle with Bobby Martintoni, Brent Mullins and Scott Weber for the second position. Leka kept his car right around the bottom while Martintoni, Mullins and Weber battled two and three wide right behind him for the third position. When they crossed the line for the final circuit, it was Schwartz, Leka, Martintoni, Mullins and Weber in the top five positions.

UMP Modifieds - 42 Entries
Qualifying
1 41g Matt Goulden 22.526 (New track record for UMP Modifieds)
2 77 Jim Shereck 22.693
3 3l Jeff Leka 22.712
4 0x Steve Picou 22.747
5 9s Tom Seets Sr 22.821
6 G1 Gabe Menser 22.963
7 1h Everett Bradham 23.005
8 4j Scott Weber 23.014
9 14 Leroy Haney 23.135
10 22m Matt Mevert 23.143
11 55 Marty Smith Jr 23.184
12 444 Matt Simpson 23.213
13 48 Bobby Martintoni 23.218
14 3f Rob Fuqua 23.224
15 T0 Tim Hancock 23.243
16 94s Chris Smith 23.246
17 12s Ed Shamhart 23.284
18 31 Steve Cain 23.287
19 37t Randle Sweeney 23.327
20 94e Ed Lenhardt 23.368
21 59e Chad Evans 23.374
22 1a Steve Meyer Jr 23.378
23 10 Curt Rhodes 23.453
24 2h Cody Hood 23.460
25 002 Richard Kimberling 23.494
26 11d Kelly Duvall 23.616
27 21ks Kenny Shaw 23.654
28 11h John Stanton 23.686
29 9k Robert Knebel 23.711
30 2f Todd Ferber 23.809
31 99 Marty Smith Sr 23.811
32 00s Tommie Seets Jr 23.866
33 6m Terry Mcclintock 23.995
34 15 Kenny Collier 23.998
35 21m Steve Myers 24.000
36 94k Kevin Graf 24.180
37 23 Corey Carriker 24.267
38 11g Dane Gundaker 33.628
(Brent Mullins, Mike Harrison, Denny Schwartz & Ray Walsh were locked in from the night before and did not qualify)

Heat 1
1 9s Tom Steets Sr
2 41g Matt Goulden
3 14 Leroy Haney
4 48 Bobby Martintoni
5 59e Chad Evans
6 12 Ed Shamhart
7 002 Richard Kimberling
8 9k Robert Knebel
9 6m Terry McClintock
10 23mc Corey Carriker

Heat 2
1 G1 Gabe Menser
2 77 Jim Shereck
3 22 Matt Mavert
4 3f Rob Fuqua
5 31 Steve Cain
6 11d Kelly Duvall
7 2f Todd Ferber
8 15 Kenny Collier
9 11g Dane Gundaker
10 1a Steve Meyer Jr

Heat 3
1 3l Jeff Leka
2 T0 Tim Hancock
3 55 Marty Smith Jr
4 1h Everett Bradham
5 99 Marty Smith Sr
6 21ks Kenny Shaw
7 21m Steve Myers
8 37t Randall Sweeney
9 10r Curt Rhoades

Heat 4
1 4j Scott Weber
2 0x Steve Picou
3 444 Matt Simpson
4 94e Ed Lenhardt
5 94s Chris Smith
6 2h Cody Hood
7 11h John Stanton
8 94k Kevin Graf
9 00s Tommie Seets Jr

Dash
1 1w Ray Walsh
2 9s Tom Seets Sr
3 24 Mike Harrison
4 4j Scott Weber
5 3l Jeff Leka
6 41m Brent Mullins
7 1g Gabe Menser
8 21ds Denny Schwartz

Semi 1
1 21m Steve Myers
2 99 Marty Smith Sr
3 10r Curt Rhodes
4 59e Chad Evans
5 002 Richard Kimberling
6 23mc Corey Carriker
7 6m Terry McClintock
8 21ks Kenny Shaw
9 9k Robert Knebel

Semi 2
1 94s Chris Smith
2 31 Steve Cain
3 2h Cody Hood
4 11d Kelly Duvall
5 11h John Stanton
6 00s Tommie Seets Jr
7 94g Kevin Graf
8 2f Todd Ferber
9 15 Kenny Collier
10 11g Dane Gundaker

Feature
1 21ds Denny Schwartz
2 3l Jeff Leka
3 48 Bobby Martintoni
4 M41 Brent Mullins
5 4j Scott Weber
6 22 Matt Mavert
7 T0 Tim Hancock
8 G1 Gabe Menser
9 9s Tom Seets Sr
10 0x Steve Picou
11 1h Everett Bradham
12 55 Marty Smith Jr
13 31 Steve Cain
14 14 Leroy Haney
15 41g Matt Goulden
16 444 Matt Simpson
17 94 Ed Lenhardt
18 99 Marty Smith Sr
19 24 Mike Harrison
20 77 Jim Shereck
21 21m Steve Myers
22 2f Ray Walsh
23 3f Rob Fuqua
24 94s Chris Smith
Lap Leaders: Seets 1, Weber 2, Seets 3-5, Harrison 6-10, Leka 11-24, Schwartz 25-40

Sportsman
Heat 1
1 4 Mark Schnurbusch
2 29 Jeff Lebaube
3 23 Dennis Wernle
4 45t Trista Stevenson
5 147 Kyle Stolzer
6 1 Len Garson
7 7 Bryan Slover

Heat 2
1 12 Troy Naeger
2 72 Brad Yotter
3 21 Andy Beavers
4 0 Kevin Lee
5 33 Nate Bowman
6 83 Scott Barrios
7 51 Bob Stanton-dns

Heat 3
1 17 Justin Ketrow
2 S32 Dave Walker
3 40 Brian Diveley
4 95 Jeremy Nash
5 9 Mike Mcginnity
6 155 Jason Keller-dns

Dash
1 12 Troy Naeger
2 29 Jeff Lebaube
3 17 Justin Ketrow
4 S32 Dave Walker
5 4 Mark Schnurbusch
6 72 Brad Yotter

Feature
1 12 Troy Naeger
2 17 Justin Ketrow
3 29 Jeff Lebaube
4 40 Brian Diveley
5 21 Andy Beavers
6 45t Trista Stevenson
7 4 Mark Schnurbusch
8 147 Kyle Stolzer
9 0 Kevin Lee
10 33 Nate Bowman
11 S32 Dave Walker
12 72 Brad Yotter
13 1g Len Garson
14 23 Dennis Wernle
15 83 Scott Barrios
16 9 Mike Mcginnity

Street Stocks
Heat 1
1 74 Eric Rensing
2 31 Joe Benton
3 93 Todd Erickson
4 1wild Ricky Huebner
5 12 Bobby Hinson
6 17 Jimmy Bell

Heat 2
1 7 Dennis Ponder
2 24 Jeff Nash
3 5j Josh Jackson
4 39 Bobby Hookrt
5 18 Ben Davis
6 51 Jason Stanton

Feature
1 7 Dennis Ponder
2 93 Todd Erickson
3 31 Joe Benton
4 W1 Ricky Huebner
5 5j Josh Jackson
6 74 Eric Rensing
7 12 Bobby Hinson
8 51 Jason Stanton
9 18d Ben Davis
10 24 Jeff Nash
11 39 Bobby Hooker
12 17 Jimmy Bell Dns

Pontoon Beach, IL (September 19, 2006) The 2nd Annual Modified Mania will take place at Tri-City Speedway on September 21-23rd as the UMP Modifieds will compete in a big three night special. On Thursday, September 21st, an open practice for the modifieds will take place. The pit gate will open at 5pm and practice will be from 6-10pm. Both the 1/4 and 1/2 mile tracks will be available for practice. Then on Friday night, September 22nd, the modified action gets serious as qualifying for the big show gets underway. There will be two 15 lap feature events held Friday paying $500 to win each. The top two finishers in both of Friday's features will be locked into Saturday's $5,000 to win event. There will also be a live band and a BBQ after the racing action on Friday. Then on Saturday, the 40 lap, $5,000 to win main event takes place. The 40 lap feature event will also pay $50 to the leader of each lap. There will also be a $500 to win dash sponsored by Mullins Race Engines. Fastest time trial qualifier will also get $200 on Friday and Saturday night. The UMP Sportsman and Street Stock divisions will also be competing on both nights. All modified action will be on the 1/2 mile track and the Sportsman and Street Stocks will compete on the 1/4 mile track.

Pit Gates Open Friday at 4:00p.m. - Saturday 3:00
General Admission Gates Open at 4:30 p.m.
Pill Draw Closes at 6:15p.m.
Hot Laps at 6:30p.m.
Qualifying at 7:00p.m.

General Admission prices are:
Thursday - Open Practice FREE
Friday - $15
Saturday - $18

For more information, visit www.tricityspeedway.net or call (618) 931-7836 or 800-617-9077. Take I-270 to Exit 4 SR203 South 1/2 mile to the track on left side.

Collins, Stanton, Hogenson, Huebner & Petty-Smith crowned Season Champions!

Pontoon Beach, IL (September 10, 2006) Tri-City Speedway hosted their Season Championship Night and four of the five divisions still had their points title on the line coming into the night's action. In the UMP Late Model division, Billy Laycock held a slim ten point lead over Bryan Collins as the night's racing got under way. After qualifying heat and the dash action, Collins had trimmed Laycock's lead down to only five points. Laycock and Collins lined up for the main event side by side on the front row. On the initial start, the two raced hard into turn one as they tried to beat each other to the turn. Laycock got into the first turn too hot and his car spun into the infield and brought out the caution. Tri-City Speedway's rules state that he had to restart on the rear for bringing out the caution. On the next restart, Jayme Zidar moved up to the front row, who was third in the point standings and only seventeen points out of first place, took the lead at the drop of the green flag. Collins faded all the way back to the sixth spot before he could get into the preferred groove. This allowed Steve Sheppard to move into the second spot as he gave chase to Zidar. Zidar would lead the first ten laps before Sheppard would slip by him on the low side. Sheppard would pull away in traffic to earn the victory. Zidar would come home in the second spot. Mark Voigt took the third spot and Bryan Collins moved back up to finish in the fourth position. Rusty Griffaw completed the top five. Laycock could only manage to get back to the eleventh spot and that gave Collins enough points to take over the lead and win the championship.

The UMP Modified division was the only championship that was already decided before the night's action got underway. John Stanton had a big enough point lead as the action got underway. Stanton went on to win the championship in style as he also won the UMP Modified main event. Stanton led all twenty-laps as held off a hard charging pack that was all over his rear bumper for the entire distance. Tommie Seets, Jr., Bobby Martintoni, Ray Walsh and Mike Harrison made it a five car battle at the front. However, with just two laps remaining Walsh, Harrison and Martitoni tried to make it three-wide with Harrison in the middle, but contact caused Harrison to spin. On the restart, Stanton held off the challengers and took the victory with Martintoni stealing the second spot, Seets coming home third, Walsh fourth and Leroy Haney fifth.

A three way battle for the top spot for the championship in the UMP Sportsman division came down to the final night as well. Brandon Hogenson held an eleven point lead over second place Trista Stevenson with Steve Maisel just eight points behind her. By luck of the pill draw, all three ended up in the same qualifying heat race. A near disaster happened in that heat race for Hogenson and Maisel on lap five. Stevenson was out front with Dennis Wernle in second when Wernle spun and collected third place running Maisel. Then Hogenson had no where to go and crashed into Maisel and almost completely ripped the rearend out of Hogenson's car. Maisel had significant damage but was able to restart the heat and finish second behind Stevenson. Amazingly, with the assistance of Stevenson's crew, Hogenson was able to repair his car in time for the main event and take his front row starting spot. But it would be Maisel taking command at the drop of the green flag and pulling away to victory. Hogenson ran second for most of the event after Wernle suffered mechanical problems early. But Troy Medley charged to the front from the twenty-second starting spot to take a second place finish. Hogenson would cross the line in third place to wrap up the championship. Don Patton would come home fourth and Stevenson would round out the top five which was just good enough to hang on to second place in points ahead of Maisel.

Ricky Huebner came into the night leading the Street Stock points chase by twenty-six points over Josh Jackson. Jackson proceeded to do everything that he could to take the championship, as he led all fifteen laps of the main event to earn the win. But all Huebner needed was a solid top ten finish to hang on the point lead and he would bring his machine home in fifth to secure the title. Robby Benson worked his way toward the front throughout the main event and brought his car home in the second position. Last year's Street Stock Champion Sam Kizer took the third position and Tommy Gegg was fourth.

The Factory Stock division had the closest point race of all the division as only three points separated first place David Pulley, Jr. and second place Nancy Petty-Smith. With the two starting side by side on the front row for the main event Petty-Smith took the early lead. Pulley would slide back through the field and settle for the sixth place finish. Meanwhile, Petty-Smith started losing positions as well and fell back to the fourth spot at the end. Gary Price would take a commanding win in the main event with Aaron Wood taking the second spot. Dave Racer would come home third and T.J. Eilers would finish fifth behind Petty-Smith. Petty-Smith earned the championship by just three points over Pulley.

Street Stocks
Heat 1
1 W1 Ricky Huebner
2 5j Josh Jackson
3 93 Todd Erickson
4 69k Sam Kizer
5 51 Jason Stanton
6 11h Ronny Heaton
7 2j Greg Jones
8 12 Bobby Hinson
9 27 Gene Crain

Heat 2
1 22 Tommy Gegg
2 04 Greg Schumacher
3 74 Eric Rensing
4 82 Morris Booth
5 44 Mike Austin
6 64 Brain Crawford
7 69b Robby Benson
8 17 Jimmy Bell
9 2m Larry Marasala

Heat 3
1 63 Richie Gabriel
2 18 Ben Davis
3 07 Steve Stonecipher
4 31 David Parker
5 6699 Audie Murphy
6 30 Kasey Govero
7 00 Tony King
8 92b Brant Kehrer

Feature
1 5j Josh Jackson
2 69b Robby Benson
3 69k Sam Kizer
4 22 Tommy Gegg
5 Wild1 Ricky Huebner
6 93 Todd Erickson
7 31 David Parker
8 74 Eric Rensing
9 2m Larry Marasla
10 51 Jason Stanton
11 04 Greg Schumacher
12 82 Morris Booth
13 30 Kasey Govero
14 6699 Audy Murphy
15 07 Steve Stonecipher
16 2j Greg Jones
17 92b Brant Kehrer
18 18 Ben Davis
19 44 Mike Austin
20 11h Ronny Heaton
21 63 Richie Gabriel
22 64 Brian Crawford

UMP Sportsman
Heat 1
1 28 Tom Smallwood
2 155 Jason Keller
3 57p Bobby Silkwood
4 118 Pat Chalmers
5 46 Jimmy Williams
6 83 Scott Barrios
7 3 Bj Seets
8 4 Mark Schnurbusch

Heat 2
1 S32 David Walker
2 3 Scott Henseler
3 55 Don Patton
4 0 Kevin Lee
5 33 Nate Bowman
6 7 Kevin Owens
7 95 Jermey Nash-dns

Heat 3
1 45t Trista Stevenson
2 M41 Steve Maisel
3 8 Steve Edgecombe
4 7 Bryan Slover
5 41 Ron Petty
6 23 Dennis Wernle
7 77 Brandon Hogenson
8 72 Brad Yotter

Dash
1 S32 David Walker
2 28 Tom Smallwood
3 45t Trista Stevenson
4 155 Jason Keller
5 3h Scott Hensler
6 M41 Steve Maisel-dns

Feature
1 M41 Steve Maisel
2 62 Troy Medley
3 77 Brandon Hogenson
4 55 Don Patton
5 45t Trista Stevenson
6 7s Bryan Slover
7 155 Jason Keller
8 S32 David Walker
9 8 Steve Edgecombe
10 0 Kevin Lee
11 72 Brad Yotter
12 118 Pat Chalmers
13 7o Kevin Owens
14 69 Dereck Bryant
15 33 Nate Bowman
16 23 Dennis Wernle
17 3h Scott Hensler
18 4 Mark Schnurbusch
19 28 Tom Smallwood
20 57p Bobby Silkwood
21 83 Scott Barrios
22 46 Jimmy Williams

UMP Modifieds
Heat 1
1 1w Ray Walsh
2 48 Bobby Martintoni
3 44 Tom Seets Sr
4 41 Brent Mullins
5 18 Bobby Dauderman
6 87 Jimmy Cummins
7 11h John Stanton
8 21s Kenny Shaw
9 9b Larry Brown

Heat 2
1 14 Leroy Haney
2 16 Tommy Seets Jr
3 24 Mike Harrison
4 T0 Tim Hancock
5 51 Bob Stanton
6 96 Nick Thery
7 15 Kenny Collier
8 1a Steve Meyer Jr
9 75 Terry Wagner
10 23m Corey Carriker

Dash
1 1w Ray Walsh
2 16 Tommy Seets Jr
3 48 Bobby Martintoni
4 44 Tom Seets Sr
5 14 Leroy Haney
6 24 Mike Harrison

Feature
1 11h John Stanton
2 48 Bobby Martintoni
3 16 Tommy Seets Jr
4 1w Ray Walsh
5 14 Leroy Haney
6 18 Bobby Dauderman
7 96t Nick Thery
8 T0 Tim Hancock
9 87 Jimmy Cummins
10 1a Steve Meyer Jr
11 M41 Brent Mullins
12 51 Bob Stanton
13 9b Larry Brown
14 24 Mike Harrison
15 23mc Corey Carriker
16 44 Tom Seets Sr
17 15 Kenny Collier
18 75 Terry Wagner
19 21s Kenny Shaw

UMP Late Models
Heat 1
1 5s Steve Sheppard
2 33 Tim Manville
3 66h Rich Whaley
4 12 Dave Thornton
5 2 Dan Dondero
6 11b Mike Bryant
7 11k Shannon Kuhn
8 94 Larry Copeland

Heat 2
1 9z Jayme Zidar
2 11d Brian Diveley
3 82 Billy Laycock
4 81 Craig Smith
5 13 Dewayne Kiefer
6 35 Claude Walker
7 5d Joe Dresch

Heat 3
1 11z Bryan Collins
2 6k Michael Kloos
3 16g Rusty Griffaw
4 16h Mike Hammerle
5 17 Brad Sullivan
6 30 Mark Voigt
7 28 John Beck

Dash
1 5s Steve Sheppard
2 11z Bryan Collins
3 11d Brian Diveley
4 9z Jayme Zidar
5 6k Michael Kloos
6 33 Tim Manville

Feature
1 5s Steve Sheppard
2 9z Jayme Zidar
3 30 Mark Voigt
4 11z Bryan Collins
5 16g Rusty Griffaw
6 33 Tim Manville
7 81 Craig Smith
8 11d Brian Diveley
9 6k Mike Kloos
10 11b Mike Bryant
11 82 Billy Laycock
12 16h Mike Hammerle
13 35 Claude Walker
14 12t Dave Thornton
15 66 Rich Whaley
16 28 John Beck
17 2 Dan Dondero
18 17 Brad Sullivan
19 5d Joe Dresh
20 11k Shannon Kuhn
21 13 Dwayne Kiefer
22 94 Larry Copeland

Factory Stocks
Heat 1
1 88 Gary Price
2 266 Aaron Wood
3 41 Nancy Petty Smith
4 8t Tj Eilers
5 8 David Pulley Jr
6 7w Tim Welch

Heat 2
1 10 Dave Racer
2 12 Bryan Garrett
3 96 Tommy Price
4 63 Bob Crawford
5 03 Jonthan Schulte
6 14 Tommy Roady

Feature
1 88 Gary Price
2 266 Aaron Wood
3 10 Dave Racer
4 41 Nancy Petty Smith
5 8t Tj Eilers
6 8 David Pulley Jr
7 12 Bryan Garrett
8 3 Jonthan Schulte
9 96 Tommy Price
10 63 Bob Crawford
11 14 Tommy Roady
12 7w Tim Welch

Pontoon Beach, IL (September 7, 2006) Three consecutive weekends of big racing events kicks off this Sunday at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL. This Sunday will feature the Season Championships for all five divisions that compete weekly at Tri-City Speedway! The points chase in all five divisions is still to be decided and this Sunday the track will crown five Champions.

Then, on Sunday, September 17th, the Sportsman, Street Stocks and Factory Stocks Nationals will take place at Tri-City Speedway. The UMP Sportsman division will battle for $1,500 as the winner's share. The Street Stocks will pay $1,000 to Win and the Factory Stock will pay $750 to Win.

The 2nd Annual Modified Mania will take place on September 21-23rd as the UMP Modifieds will compete in a big three night special. On Thursday, September 21st, an open practice for the modifieds will take place. The pit gate will open at 5pm and practice will be from 6-10pm. Both the 1/4 and 1/2 mile tracks will be available for practice. Then on Friday night, September 22nd, the modified action gets serious as qualifying for the big show gets underway. There will be two 15 lap feature events held Friday paying $500 to win each. The top two finishers in both of Friday's features will be locked into Saturday's $5,000 to win event. There will also be a live band and a BBQ after the racing action on Friday. Then on Saturday, the 40 lap, $5,000 to win main event takes place. The 40 lap feature event will also pay $50 to the leader of each lap. There will also be a $500 to win dash sponsored by Mullins Race Engines. Fastest time trial qualifier will also get $200 on Friday and Saturday night. The UMP Sportsman and Street Stock divisions will also be competing on both nights. All modified action will be on the 1/2 mile track and the Sportsman and Street Stocks will compete on the 1/4 mile track.

For more information, visit www.tricityspeedway.net or call (618) 931-7836 or 800-617-9077. Take I-270 to Exit 4 SR203 South 1/2 mile to the track on left side.

JULY 30
James Essex-Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR
 
Shannon Babb Best in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Action at Tri-City
 
PONTOON BEACH, IL--The "Moweaqua Missile" Shannon Babb from Moweaqua, IL proved once again why he is one of the best dirt late model drivers in the nation as he captured the "Miller-Lite 50" Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Sunday Night at the Gundaker family promoted Tri-City Speedway.  The 32 year old racer dominated from lap six until a pair of late cautions allowed Chub Frank to pass him with two laps to go. Babb valiantly fought back and grabbed the lead down the backstretch and brought home the $10,000 victory in front of a jubilant crowd. 
 
Babb piloting the Arkansas Motors/Car City/Petroff Towing/J&J Steel/Waters Auto Land/Performance Rod and Custom/Wicks Racing Products/Hoosier Tires by Smash/Platinum Enterprises/G&C Enterprises/Allstar Performance/Karl Chevrolet/Outlaw Factory Pilot/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/C.J. Rayburn Monte Carlo earned his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of 2006 beating Frank to the line.  Frank of Bear Lake, PA was second in his Lester Buildings/Custom Race Engines/Rocket Monte Carlo with Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL in the Lucas Oil Products/Dunn-Benson Ford/MasterSbilt Ford Taurus just nipping out Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN at the wire to grab third.  O'Neal in the Randall Eller Motorsports/Independence Lumber/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo was fourth and Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN was fifth in the Miller Brothers Coal/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet.
 
Chub Frank and Earl Pearson, Jr. would make up the front row for the 50 lap feature with Pearson who won the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Tri-City Speedway in 2005 taking the point at the drop of the green flag with Frank and fifth place starting Shannon Babb in hot pursuit.  Babb would pass Frank for second on the third circuit with Randy Korte the winningest dirt late model driver in the nation so far in '06 with 23 feature wins taking the third spot from Frank a lap later.
 
The first caution of the race came out for 2005 Tri-City Speedway track champion Steve Sheppard in turn number three.  On the restart Babb would get the advantage on Pearson and take the lead with six laps scored.  Pearson was second with a high flying Darren Miller now up to third.  Babb would immediately start to pull away from the field opening up a six car length advantage within a few laps.
 
With ten laps in the books Babb was still performing a commanding performance with Miller running second after he had passed Pearson three circuits earlier.  Pearson was third with Scott James up from his eighth starting slot to run fourth just ahead of Frank.  Babb then would see his lead up to eight seconds ahead of Miller as trafic would be just in front of him as the cars completed 15 laps.
 
The top five remained the same until the 21st lap when 11th starting Don O'Neal cracked the top five passing both Frank and James. O'Neal then was in a bigger hurry as he raced past the series points leader Pearson on lap 23 for third.  At the halfway mark it was all Babb with Miller in second followed by O'Neal, Pearson and Frank.  Babb would be in top form around the half mile oval putting almost a half a track on Miller as they would fight through traffic.
 
On lap 35 the third caution of the race came out for debris on the racing surface.  With Babb's huge lead wiped out it looked like an opportunity for Miller, O'Neal, Pearson and Frank to see what they had for the former NARA DirtCar Series Champion.  But on the restart after the debris caution Babb again would put the hammer down and build a six car length lead up.  Caution number four of the race for Freddy Smith on lap 40 would set up a potential ten lap dash to the finish.
 
With ten laps remaining Babb would still be in total control of the race with Miller in second.  On the restart Frank would get back in the thick of the battle coming up to third after O'Neal brushed the guardrail in turn two.  With the five to go signal given Babb would see Miller and Frank stay with him this time around and both drivers were taking their best shot.  The fifth and sixth cautions would come out back to back with 47 laps in the books.  Right before the caution Miller's nice run would end as he pulled his car into the pit area ending his charge.
 
Coming to complete lap 48 Babb slipped up high in turn four and Frank would come to the line as the new leader of the race.  As the cars exited off of turn number two Babb would take the high side and rocket back around Frank to regain the lead.  Babb would then see the white flag first and he would lead the final circuit bringing home the win.  Frank would take a close second followed by Pearson, who got by O'Neal at the flag stand for third, with Bloomquist who had to take a series provisional and starting 23rd, finishing in fifth.
 
On the victory podium a relieved Babb was glad the race was over.  "The car started to push and I had all kinds of trouble there in turn four a couple of times," said the winner.  "I want to say thanks to Chub (Frank) for racing me clean coming off of turn two, he gave me plenty of room and I appreciate that."   "During the middle part of the race the car was flawless, I mean I could drive it anywhere and it would work great, but there after those last two restarts we were fighting it a little bit and that kept those other guys on me."
 
Completing the top ten were Matt Miller, Randy Korte, Ken Schrader, Chris Smyser and Billy Laycock.
 
In preliminary action Donnie Moran was the Comp Cams Fast Qualifier with a lap of 20.523 seconds.  The PBM Performance Products Heat Races went to Earl Pearson, Jr., Michael England and Chub Frank.  The Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno B-Main was taken by Mark Voigt.  The K&N Engineering "Clean Pass of the Race" went to none other than Shannon Babb for his move to retake the lead with two laps to go from Chub Frank.  The K&N Engineering "Clean Pass of the Race" is awarded at each Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event and can take place during a heat, consy or feature event.
 
The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will take place on Thursday Night, August 3 at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI.  The event will be the completion of the 8th Annual "Masters" race that was postponed from June 16.  There are two B-mains to be run yet and the feature event will then commence with a $10,000 winners purse on the line.  The series will then race on Tuesday Night, August 8 at the Dubuque Speedway in Dubuque, IA for a $10,000 to win payoff.  For more information you can log onto to the series website at www.lucasdirt.com.
 
Race Summary
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunday Night, July 30
Tri-City Speedway-Pontoon Beach, IL
 
Comp Cams Fast Time:  Donnie Moran 20.523 seconds
 
PBM Performance Products First Heat:  (10 Laps-Top 5 Advance):  Earl Pearson, Jr., Randy Korte, Donnie Moran, Steve Casebolt, Steve Sheppard, Jayme Zidar, Billy Laycock, Kyle Steffens, Reid Millard, Brian Shirley
 
PBM Performance Products Second Heat:  (10 Laps-Top 5 Advance):  Michael England, Shannon Babb, Scott James, Don O'Neal, Matt Miller, Craig Smith, Bryan Collins, Butch Kruckeberg
 
PBM Performance Products Third Heat:  (10 Laps-Top 5 Advance):  Chub Frank, Darren Miller, Michael Kloos, John Mason, Freddy Smith, Chris Smyser, Mark Voigt, Mike Hammerle, Ken Schrader
 
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno B-Main:  Mark Voigt, Jayme Zidar, Chris Smyser, Billy Laycock, Ken Schrader, Bryan Collins, Brian Shirley, Kyle Steffens, Reid Millard, Butch Kruckeberg, Mike Hammerle, Craig Smith, Scott Bloomquist
 
"Miller-Lite 50" A-Main:  Shannon Babb, Chub Frank, Earl Pearson, Jr., Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Matt Miller, Randy Korte, Ken Schrader, Chris Smyser, Billy Laycock, Freddy Smith, Bryan Collins, John Mason, Mark Voigt, Reid Millard, Donnie Moran, Darren Miller, Scott James, Michael Kloos, Jayme Zidar, Michael England, Steve Casebolt, Brian Shirley, Steve Sheppard, Craig Smith
 
Race Statistics
Entries:  28
Yellow Flags:  6
Red Flags:  0
Lap Leaders:  Earl Pearson, Jr. 1-5, Shannon Babb 6-47, Chub Frank 48, Babb 49-50
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race:  Scott Bloomquist (Started 23rd and finished 5th, advanced 18 positions)
K&N Engineering Clean Pass of the Race:  Shannon Babb
Hawk Brake Tough Break Award:  Darren Miller
Quarter Master Move of the Race: Chub Frank
On the Edge Graphics Fastest Non-Qualifier:  Kyle Steffens
Weld Wheels Award:  Matt Miller
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Race:  Michael England
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals:  Scott Bloomquist and Reid Millard
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings (After July 30)
1.  Earl Pearson, Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 3985
2.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)-3820
3.  Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH)-3550
4.  Matt Miller (Waterville, OH)-3405
5.  Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN)-3120
6.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)-3045
7.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)-2600
8.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN)-2375
9.  Michael England (Glasgow, KY)-2350
10. Darren Miller (Chadwick, IL)-1980
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year Points Standings (After July 30)
1.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)-3045
2.  Michael England (Glasgow, KY)-2350
3.  Brady Smith (Solon Springs, WI)-1910
4.  Corey Conley (Wellsburg, WV)-1640
5.  Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC)-1125
 
Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events
August 3--Cedar Lake Speedway-New Richmond, WI "8th Annual Masters" $10,000 to win
August 8--Dubuque Speedway-Dubuque, IA $10,000 to win
August 19-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN  "27th Annual Jackson 100" $10,000 to win
August 26-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY "6th Annual Bluegrass Classic" $10,000 to win
 
2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
Lucas Oil- Title Sponsor and “Official Oil Products of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
K & N Filters - “Official Filters” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Sunoco Race Fuels- “Official Race Fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Hoosier Race Tires – “Official Race Tire of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Arizona Sport Shirts – “Official Souvenir Manufacturer & Vendor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:  Lucas Oil Products, K & N Filters, Sunoco Race Fuels, Arizona Sports Shirts, DART Machinery, COMP Cams, PBM Performance Products, Hawk Performance Brakes, Edelbrock, PPM, AFCO, Quarter Master, Design 500, Penske Racing Shocks, Weld Racing Wheels, Banshee Graphics, Jesel, C J Rayburn Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, Real Wheels, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Lazer Race Cars, Mason Racin, Cruise With The Champions, Petroff Towing and All-Star Performance www.lucasdirt.com
[email protected]

For Immediate Release
James Essex-Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Prepares for "Illinois Invasion" This Weekend
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to the Illini State of Illinois for back-to-back events this upcoming weekend.  On Saturday Night, July 29 the series visits the Izzo Family promoted La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL for the second time in '06 for the annual running of the "Illinois Valley Challenge" then on Sunday Night, July 30 the series heads southwest to the Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL for the "Miller Lite 50" at the Kevin and Tammy Gundaker promoted facility.  Both shows will feature a full race program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Comp Cams Time Trials, PBM Performance Products Heat Races, Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno and Penske Shocks B-Mains followed by the $10,000 to win and $700 to start A-Main.  The cameras of SPEED Channel will be on hand to tape both nights feature events and will be aired on a date and time to be announced in the future.
 
It will be the series' fourth visit to La Salle Speedway in the last two years with the first three appearances having three different event winners with all three having exciting finishes.  Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA and Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL have won in the first three trips to La Salle for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  Sundays' event at Tri-City will mark the second appearance in two years at the racetrack located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.  Last year Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL claimed his first series win of 2005 which helped propel him on to the 2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship.  Sunday Night will also be NASCAR Night at Tri-City Speedway with Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace on hand to race and sign autographs.
 
Pearson still lays claim to the top spot in the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points chase holding a 120 point lead over Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.  Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH, Matt Miller of Waterville, OH and Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN still maintain positions in the top five heading to La Salle and Tri City.
 
Current top "Rookie of the Year" contender Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN leads the next five drivers in points followed by Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN, Michael England of Glasgow, KY, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI.
 
So far in 2006 there have been 21 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events contested with 13 different winners.  Scott Bloomquist leads the win parade with five victories followed by two each for Earl Pearson, Jr., Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR, Steve Francis of Ashland, KY and Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA.  Other drivers with wins this year on the ultra competitive series include, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI, Dale McDowell of Chickamuaga, GA, Matt Miller, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA, Shannon Babb, Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV and Chris Wall of Holden, LA.
 
La Salle Speedway is located south of I-80 on I-39 to exit 57, then 1.5 mile east on U.S. 6.  For more information you can visit the track's website at www.lasallespeedway.com or call (815) 223-6900.  Tri- City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, IL for directions take I-270 to exit 4, then 0.5 mile south on State Road 203.  For more information their website address is www.tricityspeedway.net or you can call (618) 931-7836 for more information.
 
For up to date news, results, schedule updates and photos the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is online at www.lucasdirt.com or you can contact the series office at (951) 532-2503
 
Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Schedule
 
Saturday Night, July 29
La Salle Speedway
La Salle, Illinois
www.lasallespeedway.com
"Illinois Valley Challenge"
$10,000 to win/$700 to start
 
Sunday Night, July 30
Tri-City Speedway
Pontoon Beach, Illinois
www.tricityspeedway.net
"Miller Lite 50"
$10,000 to win/$700 to start
 
2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
Lucas Oil- Title Sponsor and “Official Oil Products of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
K & N Filters - “Official Filters” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Sunoco Race Fuels- “Official Race Fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Hoosier Race Tires – “Official Race Tire of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Arizona Sport Shirts – “Official Souvenir Manufacturer & Vendor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:  Lucas Oil Products, K & N Filters, Sunoco Race Fuels, Arizona Sports Shirts, DART Machinery, COMP Cams, PBM Performance Products, Hawk Performance Brakes, Edelbrock, PPM, AFCO, Quarter Master, Design 500, Penske Racing Shocks, Weld Racing Wheels, Banshee Graphics, Jesel, C J Rayburn Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, Real Wheels, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Lazer Race Cars, Mason Racin, Cruise With The Champions, Petroff Towing and All-Star Performance www.lucasdirt.com
[email protected]

For Immediate Release
James Essex-Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race at Tri City Speedway Moved Back One Week
 
PONTOON BEACH, IL—The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event scheduled for Sunday Night, July 23 at the Tri City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL has been moved back one week due to severe storm damage in the St. Louis area over the last few days.  Promoters Kevin and Tammy Gundaker contacted Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director Spencer Wilson informing him of the property damage received from the recent storms and all parties have agreed to move the “Miller Lite 50” to next Sunday Night, July 30. 
 
There will be a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Tri City Speedway with Comp Cams Time Trials, PBM Performance Products Heat Races, Mason Racin’ Rebel Shock Dyno and Penske Shocks B-Mains followed by the “Miller Lite 50” paying $10,000 to win and $700 to start.  It will be the second ever visit to Tri City Speedway with last year’s event won by 2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.
 
The event at Tri City Speedway will be the second part of a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series doubleheader of action next weekend in Illinois as the La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the second time this season on Saturday Night, July 30 for a $10,000 to win event.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is in action this weekend with the “Iowa Telecom Classic” from the historic Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA on Friday Night, July 21 followed by the another first ever visit to the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO on Saturday Night, July 22.  Both events will feature Comp Cams Time Trials, PBM Performance Products Heat Races, Mason Racin’ Rebel Shock Dyno and Penske Shocks B-Mains followed each night by a $10,000 to win and $700 to start main event.
 
For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series including press releases, news of interest, results, point standings, photos and schedule updates please visit the series website at www.lucasdirt.com.
 
 
2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
Lucas Oil- Title Sponsor and “Official Oil Products of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
K & N Filters - “Official Filters” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
                                       
Sunoco Race Fuels- “Official Race Fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Hoosier Race Tires – “Official Race Tire of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
Arizona Sport Shirts – “Official Souvenir Manufacturer & Vendor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
 
2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:  Lucas Oil Products, K & N Filters, Sunoco Race Fuels, Arizona Sports Shirts, DART Machinery, COMP Cams, PBM Performance Products, Hawk Performance Brakes, Edelbrock, PPM, AFCO, Quarter Master, Design 500, Penske Racing Shocks, Weld Racing Wheels, Banshee Graphics, Jesel, C J Rayburn Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, Real Wheels, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Lazer Race Cars, Mason Racin, Cruise With The Champions, Petroff Towing and All-Star Performance
 
 
  www.lucasdirt.com
[email protected]

Pontoon Beach, IL (July 17, 2006) The biggest name in dirt late model racing has confirmed his entry in the Miller Lite-Lucas Oil 75 that is being held on the lightning fast 1/2 mile oval at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL on Sunday, July 23rd! Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN has confirmed he will compete in the seventy-five lap event that will pay $10,000 to the winner.

Bloomquist isn't the only headlining name that will be in competition. Many other top late model drivers have also confirmed they will be on hand, including Brian Birkhofer who simply dominated the UMP Summer Nationals event at Tri-City Speedway on July 9th. Some other top competitors that will be on hand include Billy Moyer, Chub Frank, Earl Pearson, Jr., Donnie Moran, Scott James, Darren Miller, Matt Miller, Freddy Smith, Don O'Neal, Eric Jacobsen, Steve Francis, Tim McCreadie, Darrell Lanigan, Brady Smith and Chris Wall.

The winner of this event will earn $10,000 and last place in the twenty-four car starting field will earn $700.

There will be an autograph session with many of the top drivers from 4:00-4:45pm. There will be a special autograph session with Scott Bloomquist to help raise money for little Shelbie Parnell. Shelbie is a 3-month old little girl that needs a heart transplant.

Below are a list of times for the event on Sunday!
Pit Gates Open: Noon
Grandstand Gates Open: 3:00pm
Autograph Session: 4:00 - 4:45pm
Hot Laps: 5:30pm
Qualifying: 6:30pm

Along with the Lucas Oil Late Models, the UMP Modifieds will be competing ont he 1/4 mile track with $1,000 going to the winner. The UMP Sportsman will also be battling on the 1/4 mile track.

Tickets:
Reserved $25 (Top 5 Rows)
General Admission $23
Children 12 & under FREE in General Admission sections.

For Information call: 800-617-9077 or 618-931-7836

Directions: Tri-City Speedway is located just northeast of St. Louis, MO in Pontoon Beach, IL. Take I-270 to Exit 4 (SR203) go left 1/2 mile to race track or I-55 to I-255 east to I-270 west to Exit 4

Pontoon Beach, IL (July 13, 2006) Tri-City Speedway will honor one of Granite City, IL's racing legends Sunday night, July 30th during intermission of their racing program. A section of the grandstands (Section B) will be dedicated to Wib Spaulding. This is the section of the grandstands the Spaudling's wife always sit in while watching her husband rack up countless victories around the giant 1/2 mile oval.

Tri-City Speedway encourages all of Wib Spaulding's former competitors and fans to come out and help honor the racing legend.

Tri-City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The track is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. Take exit 4 off of I-270 and then go a 1/2 mile south on SR 203. For tickets or more info, you can call the track office at 636-448-9111, 618-931-7836 or 800-617-9077 or visit their website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

   The touring UMP Summer Nationals show rolled into Tri-City Speedway on Sunday night for a $10,000 to win race on the ½ mile track. There were 31 cars available to make the 40 lap race.

  In time trails, Jeep Van Wormer beat Shannon Babb for the fast time overall by 0.001 seconds. Van Wormer set the fast time on the first lap of the first group of qualifiers. Babb was in the same group. Randy Korte set fast time for the second group with the other fast timer being Billy Moyer and Darren Miller.

  Don O’Neal and Brian Birkhofer sat on the front row to start the feature. With the green light on, it was Birkhofer shot out of a cannon and into the lead. Birkhofer used the other side of the track for his line and made it work.

  Birkhofer was followed in the early laps by O’Neal, Babb, Van Warmer and Moyer. As the laps went on, Birkhofer started to pull away form the field leaving O’Neal and Babb to fight between themselves for position.

   The only caution came out on lap 9 when fifth starting Brian Shirley spun in turn three and left the track to be the first official car out. The running order at this point was Birkhofer. O’Neal, Babb, Van Wormer and Moyer in the top five.

  With the green back out, Birkhofer continued to do what he had been doing, he pulled away. Birkhofer would continued to pull away from the rest of the field and have a race by himself. The duo of O’Neal and Babb had their race while  Van Wormer was trying to catch the duo in front of him.

  The car on the move was 13^th starting Terry Phillips as he move around cars to get into the top ten.

  As the laps continued to click off, Birkhofer was lapping cars at will and leave the rest of the field behind. Birkhofer used that outside lane that was fast and comfortable to him to build a large lead over O’Neal.

  At the half was point, the top five were Birkhofer, O’Neal, Babb, Van Wormer and Moyer.

   During the second half of the race, it was the Birkhofer show as he just moved passed cars left and right with easy. The distance between first place and O’Neal was growing with each lap.

   Also, the top ten would change, as Moyer slipped back being passed by Phillips and Dennis Erb. Sixth starting Korte slid out of the top ten.

   With the laps closing, it was Birkhofer with a half track or better lead and lapping cars in the process. O’Neal and Babb still had their battle going on for second place. Van Wormer was by himself in fourth place, but Phillips was trying to track him down.

   At the end, Birkhofer took the checkered flag with over a half track lead and lapping up to fifth place Phillips. O’Neal, Babb, Van Wormer and Phillips rounded out the top five.

  Heat winner were Babb, Birkhofer, Moyer and O’Neal. Dash went to O’Neal. Semi #1 sent Phillips, Mark Voigt and Michael Kloos to the feature. The second semi sent Jack Sullivan, Dan Schlieper, and Billy Laycock forward.

Finish - Brian Birkhofer, Don O’Neal, Shannon Babb, Jeep Van Wormer, Terry Phillips, Dennis Erb, Billy Moyer, Darren Miller, Steve Sheppard, Mark Voigt, Wendell Wallace, Randy Korte, Michael Kloos, Brian Collins, Jack Sullivan, Billy Laycock, Jamie Zidar(P), Patrick Sheltra, Dan Schlieper(DNF), Mike Hammerle(P)(DNF), Tim Manville(P)(DNF), Brian Shirley(DNF)

Pontoon Beach, IL (July 9, 2006) Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA rolled into Tri-City Speedway and put on one of the most dominating performances that has been seen in several years at the track. Birkhofer hit the setup perfectly in the main event and left the other twenty-one competitors wondering where he went. Before the end of the forty lap main event, Birkhofer had lapped all but four cars and had all four of those cars in his sights and probably would of came close to putting the entire field a lap down had he not eased off his pace in the closing laps. Birkhofer's victory earned him a cool $10,000 in the UMP Summer Nationals event.

The big battle in the main event was for second place as Don O'Neal and UMP Summer Nationals point leader Shannon Babb dueled for all forty laps. Babb never got more than a car length behind O'Neal throughout the event but was unable to ever complete a pass and claim the spot. O'Neal rolled across the finish line in the second position and stated in a post race interview that Birkhofer gave them all a good old fashion butt-whoopin. Babb was equally amazed by Birkhofer's run.

Jeep VanWormer brought his ride home in the fourth spot and Terry Phillips rounded out the top five.

HEAT 1
1 18 SHANNON BABB
2 55 JEFF VANWORMER
3 28 DENNIS ERB
4 75 TERRY PHILLIPS
5 6K MICHAEL KLOOS
6 5 ERIC JACOBSEN
7 10 GEORGE SHEFFLER
8 58 TOM SEETS SR

HEAT 2
1 15B BRIAN BIRKHOFER
2 00 RANDY KORTE
3 5S STEVE SHEPPARD
4 30 MARK VOIGT
5 9Z JAYME ZIDAR
6 33 TIM MANVILLE
7 12 MIKE HAMMERLE
8 99 CHIP MORGAN

HEAT 3
1 21 BILLY MOYER
2 3S BRIAN SHIRLEY
3 11Z BRYAN COLLINS
4 18X JACK SULLIVAN
5 23 PATRICK SHELTRA
6 38L RYAN LITTLE
7 3DC DON CISCO
8 22 DAN JACOBER

HEAT 4
1 71 DON O'NEAL
2 32D DARREN MILLER
3 88 WENDALL WALLACE
4 9S DAN SCHLIEPER
5 14 KERRY MATTHEW
6 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
7 75 BERT CHEATHAM

DASH
1 71 DON O'NEAL
2 15B BRIAN BIRKHOFER
3 21M BILLY MOYER
4 18B SHANNON BABB

SEMI 1
1 75 TERRY PHILLIPS
2 30 MARK VOIGT
3 6K MICHAEL KLOOS
4 9Z JAYME ZIDAR
5 33 TIM MANVILE
6 58 TOM SEETS ST
7 10 GEORGE SCHEFFLER
8 5 ERIC JACOBEN
9 12 MIKE HAMMERLE
10 99 CHIP MORGAN

SEMI 2
1 18 JACK SULLIVAN
2 9S DAN SCHLIEPER
3 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
4 23 PATRICK SHELTRA
5 14 KERRYMATTHEW
6 75 BERT CHEATHAM
7 38 RYAN LITTLE
8 3 DON CISCO
9 22 DAN JACOBER

FEATURE
1 15B BRIAN BIRKHOFER
2 71 DON O'NEAL
3 18 SHANNON BABB
4 55 JEEP VAN WORMER
5 75 TERRY PHILLIPS
6 28 DENNIS ERB
7 21 BILLY MOYER
8 32D DARREN MILLER
9 5S STEVE SHEPPARD
10 30 MARK VOIGT
11 88 WENDALL WALLACE
12 00 RANDY KORTE
13 6K MICHAEL KLOOS
14 11Z BRYAN COLLINS
15 18 JACK SULLIVAN
16 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
17 9Z JAYME ZIDAR
18 23 PATRICK SHELTRA
19 9S DAN SCHLIEPER
20 12M MIKE HAMMERLE
21 33 TIM MANVILLE
22 3S BRIAN SHIRLEY

Pontoon Beach, IL (June 28, 2006) Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL will bring dirt late model fans an exciting month of July as they present four dirt late model special events. It kicks off this Sunday, July 2nd when the UMP Late Models will run for a special $2,000 to win top prize in an event presented by Cornwell Tools around the 1/4 mile oval. There will also be a special $500 to win King of the Hill Dash which features one on one elimination races to determine the winner.

Then, on Sunday, July 9th, the UMP Summer Nationals tour rolls into Tri-City Speedway for a big $10,000 to win event around the big 1/2 mile oval. The Summer Nationals feature some of the top Midwest late model drivers in a grueling 27 races in just 30 days.

After a regular weekly show on July 16th, the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series makes a visit to Tri-City Speedway on July 23rd. This event will also give $10,000 to the winner and will feature Nationally known late model drivers such Earl Pearson, Jr., Don O'Neal, Donnie Moran and Matt Miller.

Then, to close out the month, the MARS Late Model Series rolls into Tri-City Speedway on Sunday, July 30th for a special $3,000 to win event on the 1/4 mile oval. See some of Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois best drivers such as Terry Phillips, Wendell Wallace and Bill Frye.

The UMP Modified division will run at all four of the special events and will pay $1,000 to win at all four events.

Tri-City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The track is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. Take exit 4 off of I-270 and then go a 1/2 mile south on SR 203. For tickets or more info, you can call the track office at 636-448-9111, 618-931-7836 or 800-617-9077 or visit their website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

Pontoon Beach, IL (June 17, 2006) Due to the unfortunate death of Fred Brownfield, the President and CEO of the National Sprint Tour, Tri-City Speedway and the National Sprint Tour have decided to postpone the event scheduled for Sunday, June 18th at Tri-City Speedway.

Tri-City Speedway wishes to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Fred Brownfield.

An announcement will be made in the near future by Tri-City Speedway and the Nationals Sprint Tour concerning the reschedule date.

For more information, please call Tri-City Speedway at 636-448-9111 or 618-931-7836. You can also find additional information on the web at Tri-City Speedway's website located at www.tricityspeedway.net or the National Sprint Tour website at www.nationalsprinttour.com.

Pontoon Beach, IL (June 6, 2006) FED-EX Corporation has already signed up to sponsor the 2007 edition of the FED-EX 50. With the booming success of the 2006 FED-EX 50 held on May 28th, FED-EX Corporation was anxious to partner again with Tri-City Speedway for the 2007 event.

The event is once again slated to be run on Memorial Weekend on Sunday night and will feature the exciting UMP Late Model division. Bill Frye of Greenbriar, AR won the inaugural event this year.

Tri-City Speedway is located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO in Pontoon Beach, IL. Take exit 4 off I-270 and go 1/2 mile south on SR 203.

For more information, call 800-617-9077 or 636-448-9111. You can also visit Tri-City Speedway's website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

FedEx 50
UMP LATE MODEL
Order of Qualifying Car # Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap Better Lap
16 66 BILL FRYE 22.489 22.554 22.489
8 24X RICK ECKERT 22.551 22.502 22.502
19 1 EARL PEARSON JR 22.634 23.016 22.634
14 15F STEVE FRANCIS 22.752 23.212 22.752
18 71 DONNIE O'NEAL 22.921 23.122 22.921
26 1* CHUB FRANK 23.101 23.025 23.025
7 15B BRIAN BIRKHOFER 23.101 23.320 23.101
31 18X SHANNON BABB 23.731 23.129 23.129
10 32D DARREN MILLER 23.215 23.284 23.215
3 18H RONNIE LEE HOLLINGSWORTH 23.237 23.557 23.237
28 0 SCOTT BLOOMQUIST 23.382 23.250 23.250
17 28 DENNIS ERB 23.470 23.457 23.457
20 5J ERIC JACOBSEN 23.613 23.478 23.478
4 01 JEFF TAYLOR 23.524 23.549 23.524
11 11Z BRYAN COLLINS 23.650 23.608 23.608
27 3S BRIAN SHIRLEY 23.874 23.665 23.665
34 157 MIKE MARLAR 23.669 24.229 23.669
2 20 JIMMY OWENS 24.668 23.700 23.700
32 00 RANDY KORTE 24.229 23.802 23.802
30 83 SCOTT JAMES 23.956 24.642 23.956
6 24 DICK TAYLOR 24.069 23.961 23.961
13 76 BUTCH KRUCKEBERG 24.911 24.205 24.205
24 9Z JAYME ZIDAR 24.826 24.208 24.208
22 I4 DAMON ELLER 24.632 24.210 24.210
33 99JR FRANK HECKENAST JR 24.328 24.840 24.328
1 30 MARK VOIGT 26.530 24.457 24.457
15 81 CRAIG SMITH 24.733 24.708 24.708
9 13 DEWAYNE KIEFER 25.281 24.833 24.833
25 82 BILLY LAYCOCK 24.934 25.089 24.934
29 DC3 DON CISCO III 76.646 25.126 25.126
23 12M MIKE HAMMERLE 25.187 25.425 25.187
21 32M DANNY MAGUIRE 26.104 26.406 26.104
5 00X RICK RHOADES 26.839 28.115 26.839
12 5S STEVE SHEPPARD 0.000 0.000 0.000

HEAT 1
1 66 BILL FRYE
2 71 DON O'NEAL
3 32 DARREN MILLER
4 157 MIKE MARLAR
5 5 ERIC JACOBSEN
6 99JR FRANK HECKENAST
7 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
8 24 DICK TAYLOR
9 00X RICK RHOADES

HEAT 2
1 24 RICK ECKERT
2 1 CHUB FRANK
3 1 JEFF TAYLOR
4 18 RONNIE LEE HOLLINGSWORTH
5 30 MARK VOIGT
6 20 JIMMY OWENS
7 5S STEVE SHEPPARD
8 76 BUTCH KRUCKEBERG
9 3 DON CISCO

HEAT 3
1 0 SCOTT BLOOMQUIST
2 1 EARL PEARSON
3 00K RANDY KORTE
4 15 BRIAN BIRKHOFER
5 9 JAMYE ZIDAR
6 12 MIKE HAMMERLE
7 11Z BRYAN COLLINS
8 81 CRAIG SMITH

HEAT 4
1 15 STEVE FRANCIS
2 28 DENNIS ERB
3 18 SHANNON BABB
4 3 BRIAN SHIRLEY
5 83 SCOTT JAMES
6 4 DAMON ELLER
7 13 DEWAYNE KIEFER
8 32 DANNY MAGUIRE

DASH
1 0 SCOTT BLOOMQUIST
2 66 BILL FRYE
3 15 STEVE FRANCIS
4 1 CHUB FRANK
5 28 DENNIS ERB
6 1P EARL PEARSON
7 24 RICK ECKERT
8 71 DON O'NEAL

SEMI 1
1 5J ERIC JACOBSON
2 9Z JAYME ZIDAR
3 11Z BRIAN COLLINS
4 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
5 99JR FRANK HECKENAST
6 81 CRAIG SMITH
7 12M MIKE HAMMERLE
8 24 DICK TAYLOR

SEMI 2
1 83 SCOTT JAMES
2 30 MARK VOIGT
3 20 JIMMY OWENS
4 I4 DAMON ELLER
5 32M DARREN MILLER
6 00X RICK RHOADES
7 DC3 DON CISCO
8 13 DEWAYNE KIEFER
9 76 BUTCH KRUCKEBERG
10 5S STEVE SHEPPARD

FEATURE
1 66 BILL FRYE
2 1* CHUB FRANK
3 1 EARL PEARSON JR
4 32M DARREN MILLER
5 24 RICK ECKERT
6 28 DENNIS ERB
7 00 RANDY KORTE
8 83 SCOTT JAMES
9 01 JEFF TAYLOR
10 9Z JAYME ZIDAR
11 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
12 0 SCOTT BLOOMQUIST
13 15F STEVE FRANCIS
14 18X SHANNON BABB
15 71 DONNIE O'NEAL
16 5J ERIC JACOBSEN
17 15B BRIAN BIRKHOFER
18 30 MARK VOIGT
19 18H RONNIE HOLLINGSWORTH
20 11Z BRIAN COLLINS
21 I4 DAMON ELLER
22 20 JIMMY OWENS
23 157 MIKE MARLER
24 5S STEVE SHEPPARD
25 3S BRIAN SHIRLEY

May 24, 2006
Pontoon Beach, IL - Fed-Ex Corporation continues to expand their motorsports support and Tri-City Speedway is proud to have them come aboard to sponsor the 1st Annual Fed-Ex 50 on Sunday, May 28th. The $10,000 to win event for United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) Late Models will be a one day show following the Show-Me 100 held at West Plains Motor Speedway.

Some of the top late model drivers in the country have confirmed their plans to attend this event including Scott Bloomquist, Don O'Neal, Billy Moyer, Brian Birkhofer, Shannon Babb, Steve Francis, Jeep VanWormer & Randy Korte.

The Fed-Ex #11 NASCAR Nextel Cup car will also be on display at Tri-City Speedway.

UMP Sportsman will be battling for a $750 top prize and the Street Stock division will be racing for $300 to win.

There will also be a "Lucky Fan Giveaway" in which the track will draw the names of eight lucky fans that will come down to the front stretch and join the top eight drivers in the "A Main". They will spin the "Fed-Ex Wheel To Win" which will determine which driver they will be paired with. If their driver wins the "A Main", that fan receives a Richard Petty Ride-A-Long experience at Gateway International Raceway along with a autographed helmet of the Late Model drivers in attendance for the Fed-Ex 50. They will also get a Victory Lane Photo with the Winner.

The track will also host a pre-race party beginning at noon with a "Party Wagon" rolling around the parking lot that will have lots of entertainment including girls, girls and more girls. Then there will also be a post-race party beginning after the races and continueing till 3am featuring a live band.

Reserved seats are $27 and General Admission seats will be $25. Kids 6-12 years old will be $10. Pit admission will be $35. The pit gate will open at noon and the grandstand gate will open at 3:00pm. Qualifying will get underway at 6:30pm and racing will follow immediately. There will also be pre-race party at noon in the parking lot.

Tickets will go on sale soon for this event. Tri-City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The track is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. Take exit 4 off of I-270 and then go a 1/2 mile south on SR 203. For tickets or more info, you can call the track office at 636-448-9111, 618-931-7836 or 800-617-9077 or visit their website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

Pontoon Beach, IL (May 7, 2006) A very busy night of racing was on the card at Tri-City Speedway as the night's racing action was started off with three makeup features from two weeks earlier that had been postponed because of rain. The pit area was also filled with 135 racecars for night's regular action.

In the UMP Late Model makeup main event, last season's track champion Steve Sheppard roared to victory. Bryan Collins moved up through the field and captured the second position with Michael Kloos taking third, Jayme Zidar fourth and Brian Dively fifth. In the UMP Modified division, Ray Walsh used the high side to take the lead from Bobby Bittle in the closing laps to earn the victory. Tommie Seets, Jr., Leroy Haney and Matt Goulden rounded out the top five. Brandon Hogenson had a big night in the UMP Sportsman division, he earn two main event wins in one night as he claimed the first feature Jeff LeBaube, Chris Spaulding, Trista Stevenson and Jason Keller.

The night's regular main events provided some of the best racing of the young season at Tri-City Speedway. In the UMP Late Model main event, Randy Korte put an exclamation mark on his spectacular start to the 2006 racing season. Korte had to start 19th in the main event after missing the setup in his qualifying heat and then winning the last chance qualifier. After a caution on the initial start, the main event when green all the way to the checkered flag. Korte used this to his advantage as he started passing car on lap one and continued until he caught the leader, Craig Smith, with just four laps remaining. Korte disposed of Smith as easily as he had disposed the rest of the field and cruised to victory in the final few laps. Mark Voigt took the third position behind Smith with Billy Laycock and Steve Sheppard rounding out the top five.

The UMP Modified division provided a classic battle with the top ten cars racing two and three wide in one pack for the win. Tommie Seets, Jr. led the early laps before his dad, Tom Seets got underneath him and wrestled the lead away. Gabe Regot then got under Seets, Jr. and picked off the second position. Bobby Bittle, Ryan Driemeyer, John Stanton, Bobby Martintoni, Ray Walsh, Scott Weber, Leroy Haney and Matt Goulden were all battling and dicing at the front of the field. As the race reached the closing laps, Ryan Driemeyer found the right line on the high side and began moving forward quickly. On the white flag lap he pulled even with Tom Seets and the two raced side by side for the entire final lap. Ryan Driemeyer just edged out Tom Seets at the line to claim the win. Bobby Bittle picked up the third position with Tommie Seets, Jr. taking the fourth spot. John Stanton completed the top five.

Brandon Hogenson's great night continued as he claimed the second UMP Sportsman main event as well. Hogenson led every lap enroute to the win. Dennis Wernle claimed the second position with Mike Nicholson crossing the line in third. Jeff Lebaube took the fourth position and Jason Keller got his second top five of the night with his fifth place finish.

Ricky Huebner, Sam Kizer and Matt Koch had a great three-way battle for the lead for most of the Street Stock main event. Huebner used the high side and held off Kizer for the win. Koch settled for the third position with Robby Benson taking fourth and Eric Rensing completing the top five.

Ryan Kress and Bryan Garrett battled it out side by side for most of the main event in the Factory Stocks. Kress edged out Garrett by a nose at the finish line to earn the win. Jonathan Schulte, Jon Ripperda and Nancy Petty Smith rounded out the top five.

MAKEUP FEATURE FROM 4/23/06
LM FEATURE
1 5S STEVE SHEPPARD
2 11Z BRYAN COLLINS
3 6K MICHAEL KLOOS
4 9Z JAYME ZIDAR
5 11D BRIAN DIVELEY
6 81 CRAIG SMITH
7 16H MIKE HAMMERLE
8 16G RUSTY GRIFFAW
9 60 ED DIXON
10 5D JOE DRESCH
11 38 RYAN LITTLE
12 82 BILLY LAYCOCK
13 30 MARK VOIGHT
14 1 LEN GARSON
15 12T DAVE THORTON
16 67 MARK OLLER
17 35 CLAUDE WALKER

MODIFIED FEATURE
1 1W RAY WALSH
2 89 BOBBY BITTLE
3 16 TOMMIE SEETS JR
4 14 LEROY HANEY
5 11G MATT GOULDEN
6 67 BJ SEETS
7 11H JOHN STANTON
8 1A STEVE MEYER JR
9 18 BOBBY DAUDERMAN
10 19 JIMMY CUMMINS
11 21S KENNY SHAW
12 360 JOHN SEETS
13 48 BOBBY MARTINTONI
14 0 JEFF ELY
15 87 LYLE MONROE
16 17m MARK LUND

SPORTSMAN FEATURE
1 77 BRANDON HOGENSON
2 29L JEFF LEBAUBE
3 29C CHRIS SPAULDING
4 45 TRISTA STEVESON
5 155 JASON KELLER
6 51 RICK JONES
7 55 DON PATTON
8 316 GARRETT RUSSELL
9 5 KALEB CHESTER
10 69 DEREK BRYANT
11 93 PAUL NASH
12 0 KEVIN LEE
13 99 DUSTIN KNERRER
14 M41 STEVE MAISEL
15 41P RON PETTY
16 2C PETE CORY
17 32JR JIMMY BENTON
18 95 JEREMY NASH
19 24 LLOYD DONELSON
20 12 KIM LAUGHLIN
21 7 TOMMY UTLEY
22 30 MIKE NICHOLSON
23 33 NATHAN BOWMAN


5/7/2006
UMP Sportsman - 35 Entries
Heat 1
1 23 Dennis Wernel
2 55 Don Patton
3 51 Rick Jones
4 47 Kyle Roberts
5 143 Denny Tribout
6 5 Kaleb Chester
7 7 Bryan Slover
8 57p Dns Bobby Silkwood
9 41 Dns Ron Petty

Heat 2
1 50 Kent Nations
2 441 Aaron Melton
3 9 Shane Walters
4 0 Kevin Lee
5 43 Mike Harris
6 32jr Jimmy Benton
7 69 Derek Bryant
8 33 Nathan Bowman
9 99 Dns Dustin Knerrer

Heat 3
1 77 Brandon Hogenson
2 155 Jason Keller
3 27 Adam Haas
4 95 Jeremy Nash
5 93 Paul Nash
6 316 Garrett Russell
7 56m Charlie Mccaleb
8 M41 Dns Steve Maisel
9 25 Dns Chris Mcmillian

Heat 4
1 29l Jeff Lebaube
2 30 Mike Nicolson
3 29c Chris Spaulding
4 45t Trista Steveson
5 2c Pete Cory
6 18 Pat Chambers
7 98 Dns Gary Walker
8 24 Dns Lloyd Donelson

Dash
1 77 Brandon Hogenson
2 23 Dennis Wernel
3 29 Jeff Lebaube
4 50 Kent Nations
5 55 Don Patton
6 30 Mike Nicholson
7 155 Jason Keller
8 441 Aaron Melton

Semi 1
1 143 Denny Tribout
2 32jr Jimmy Benton
3 43 Mike Harris
4 18 Pat Chambers
5 24 Lloyd Donelson
6 2c Pete Cory
7 5 Kaleb Chester
8 316 Garrett Russell
9 69 Derek Bryant
10 33 Nathan Bowman
11 93 Paul Nash
12 7 Dns Bryan Slover
13 56m Charlie Mccaleb

Feature
1 77 Brandon Hogenson
2 23 Dennis Wernel
3 30 Mike Nicholson
4 29l Jeff Lebaube
5 155 Jason Keller
6 45t Trista Stevenson
7 29c Chris Spalding
8 9 Shane Walters
9 55 Don Patton
10 143 Denny Tribout
11 51 Rick Jones
12 95 Jeremy Nash
13 32jr Jimmy Benton
14 5 Kaleb Chester
15 0 Kevin Lee
16 18 Pat Chalmers
17 50 Kent Nations
18 24 Lloyd Donelson
19 47 Kyle Roberts
20 43 Mike Harris
21 27 Adam Haas
22 441 Aaron Melton

UMP Late Models - 30 Entries
Heat 1
1 82l Billy Laycock
2 30 Mark Voigt
3 67 Mark Oller
4 33 Tim Manville
5 5s Steve Sheppard
6 11d Brian Diveley
7 R52 Rodney Melvin
8 11x Don Grimm
9 00 Randy Korte
10 9z Jayme Zidar

Heat 2
1 16g Rusty Griffaw
2 11z Bryan Collins
3 12s Rick Standrich
4 38l Ryan Little
5 24 Dick Taylor
6 60 Ed Dixon
7 6k Michael Kloos
8 59 Chad Evans
9 17 Brad Sullivan
10 12t Dns Dave Thorton

Heat 3
1 81 Craig Smith
2 82b Roger Brickler
3 37 Mike Beasley
4 7h Adam Medford
5 5d Joe Dresch
6 16h Mike Hammerle
7 35 Cory Carriker
8 2 Dan Dondro
9 1 Joe Garson
10 35 Dns Claude Walker

Dash
1 82l Billy Laycock
2 16g Rusty Griffaw
3 30 Mark Voigt
4 81 Craig Smith
5 11z Bryan Collins
6 82b Roger Brickler

Semi 1
1 00 Randy Korte
2 6k Michael Kloos
3 R52 Rodney Melvin
4 11x Don Grimm
5 59 Chad Evans
6 9z Jayme Zidar
7 17s Brad Sullivan
8 1g Len Garson
9 2 Dan Dondero
10 35x Dns Claude Walker

Feature
1 00 Randy Korte
2 81 Craig Smith
3 30 Mark Voigt
4 82 Billy Laycock
5 5s Steve Sheppard
6 16g Rusty Griffaw
7 11d Brian Diveley
8 R52 Rodney Melvin
9 11z Bryan Collins
10 67 Mark Oller
11 12 Rick Standridge
12 24 Dick Taylor
13 5d Joe Dresch
14 11x Don Grimm
15 37 Mike Beasley
16 16h Mike Hammerle
17 7h Adam Medford
18 82b Roger Brickler
19 38 Ryan Little
20 6k Michael Kloos
21 33 Tim Manville
22 60 Ed Dixon

UMP Modifieds - 28 Entries
Heat 1
1 16 Tommie Seets Jr
2 89 Bobby Bittle
3 0g Gage Regot
4 19c Jimmy Cummins
5 14 Leroy Haney
6 1a Steve Meyer Jr
7 9b Larry Brown
8 20 Brent Werner
9 41h Larry Hull
10 0e Jeff Ely

Heat 2
1 9s Tom Seets Jr
2 48 Bobby Martintoni
3 4j Scott Weber
4 41g Matt Goulden
5 18 Bobby Dauderman
6 19p Mark Pfluger
7 88x Clay Yates
8 87 Lyle Monroe
9 67 Bj Seets

Heat 3
1 1w Ray Walsh
2 2d Ryan Driemeyer
3 11k Kyle Byerline
4 25 Brett Korves
5 11h John Stanton
6 360 John Seets
7 33 Jerry Dean
8 21s Kenny Shaw
9 17m Dns Jeff Lund

Dash
1 16 Tommie Seets Jr
2 89 Bobby Bittle
3 9s Tom Seets Sr
4 1w Ray Walsh
5 2d Ryan Driemeyer
6 48 Bobby Martintoni

Semi 1
1 67 Bj Seets
2 33 Jerry Dean
3 88 Clay Yates
4 87 Lyle Monroe
5 9b Larry Brown
6 20 Brent Werner
7 0e Jeff Ely
8 21s Kenny Shaw
9 41h Dns Larry Hull
10 17m Dns Mark Lund

Feature
1 2d Ryan Driemeyer
2 9s Tom Seets Sr
3 89 Bobby Bittle
4 16 Tommie Seets Jr
5 11h John Stanton
6 48 Bobby Martintoni
7 0g Gabe Regot
8 14 Leroy Haney
9 1a Steve Meyer Jr
10 67 Bj Seets
11 19c Jimmy Cummins
12 18 Bobby Dauderman
13 1w Ray Walsh
14 33 Jerry Dean
15 11b Kyle Byerline
16 25 Brett Korves
17 87 Lyle Monroe
18 360 John Seets
19 4 Scott Weber
20 41g Matt Goulden
21 88 Clay Yates
22 19p Mark Pflueger

Factory Stock - 13 Entries
Heat 1
1 188 Gary Price
2 12 Bryan Garrett
3 21x Jon Ripperda
4 3 Jonathan Schulte
5 63 Robert Crawford Sr
6 14 Thomas Roady
7 7h

Heat 2
1 266 Ryan Kress
2 8 David Pulley
3 41 Nancy Petty Smith
4 7w Tim Welch
5 191 Lenard Naeger
6 20 Dns Scott Wongler

Feature
1 266 Ryan Kress
2 12 Bryan Garrett
3 03 Jonathan Schulte
4 21x Jon Ripperda
5 41 Nancy Petty Smith
6 7h Andrea Horvath
7 63 Robert Crawford
8 191 Lenard Naeger
9 7w Tim Welch
10 14 Thomas Roady
11 188 Gary Price
12 8 David Pulley Jr
13 20 Dns Scott Wongler

Street Stock - 27 Entries
Heat 1
1 69k Sam Kizer
2 24 Jeff Nash
3 4j Chris Allen
4 4 Sunny Carter
5 74 Eric Rensing
6 12l Jim Laughlin
7 2m Larry Marsala
8 8x Steve Lee

Heat 2
1 W1 Ricky Huebner
2 22 Tommy Gegg
3 4540 Pat Seymore
4 64 Brian Crawford
5 12h Bobby Hinson
6 2j Greg Jones
7 71 Eric Skinner
8 79 Keith Rose
9 1b Coley Meyer
10 00 Tony King

Heat 3
1 88 Matt Koch
2 5j Josh Jackson
3 69b Robby Benson
4 31 David Parker
5 30 Kasey Govero
6 47 Brian Clardy
7 7 Scott Clarey
8 07 Steve Stonecipher
9 1g Todd Hovath

Semi 1
1 2 Larry Marsala
2 71 Eric Skinner
3 7 Scott Clarey
4 18 Den Davis
5 79 Keith Rose
6 1g Todd Horvath
7 07 Dns Steve Stonecipher
8 1b Dns Coley Meyer
9 00 Dns Tony King
10 8x Dns Steve Lee

Feature
1 Wild1 Ricky Huebner
2 69k Sam Kizer
3 88 Matt Koch
4 69s Robby Benson
5 74 Eric Rensing
6 5j Josh Jackson
7 31 David Parker
8 47 Brian Clardy
9 4j Chris Allen
10 2j Greg Jones
11 12l Jim Laughlin
12 2 Larry Marsala
13 24 Jeff Nash
14 12h Bobby Hinson
15 4 Sunny Carter
16 64 Brian Crawford
17 7 Scott Clarey
18 22 Tommy Gegg
19 71 Eric Skinner
20 18 Ben Davis
21 454 Pat Seymore
22 30 Kasey Govero

Pontoon Beach, IL - Fed-Ex Corporation continues to expand their motorsports support and Tri-City Speedway is proud to have them come aboard to sponsor the 1st Annual Fed-Ex 50 on Sunday, May 28th. The $10,000 to win event for United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) Late Models will be a one day show following the Show-Me 100 held at West Plains Motor Speedway.

Some of the top late model drivers in the country have confirmed their plans to attend this event including Scott Bloomquist, Don O'Neal, Billy Moyer, Brian Birkhofer, Shannon Babb, Steve Francis, Jeep VanWormer & Randy Korte.

The Fed-Ex #11 NASCAR Nextel Cup car will also be on display at Tri-City Speedway.

The Crate American Racing Series (CARS) will also be in competition for a $1,000 top prize. The UMP Modifieds are also on the card with the winner taking home $1,000. The UMP Sportsman and Tri-City Street Stocks will also be in competition this night.

There will also be a "Lucky Fan Giveaway" in which the track will draw the names of eight lucky fans that will come down to the front stretch and join the top eight drivers in the "A Main". They will spin the "Fed-Ex Wheel To Win" which will determine which driver they will be paired with. If their driver wins the "A Main", that fan receives a Richard Petty Ride-A-Long experience at Gateway International Raceway along with a autographed helmet of the Late Model drivers in attendance for the Fed-Ex 50. They will also get a Victory Lane Photo with the Winner.

Reserved seats are $27 and General Admission seats will be $25. Kids 6-12 years old will be $10. Pit admission will be $35. The pit gate will open at noon and the grandstand gate will open at 5:00pm. Qualifying will get underway at 6:30pm and racing will follow immediately.

Tickets will go on sale soon for this event. Tri-City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The track is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. Take exit 4 off of I-270 and then go a 1/2 mile south on SR 203. For tickets or more info, you can call the track office at 636-448-9111, 618-931-7836 or 800-617-9077 or visit their website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

Pontoon Beach, IL (April 18, 2006) Some of the Midwest's best dirt late model drivers converge on Tri-City Speedway on Sunday, April 30th for the MARS vs. UMP Clash. It will also mark the first event of the 2006 racing season on the big 1/2 mile dirt oval at Tri-City Speedway.

Many of the top MARS (Mid-American Racing Series) racers such as Terry Phillips, Wendell Wallace, Bill Frye and many more are expected to be on hand to compete with the top UMP (United Midwestern Promoters) drivers such as Randy Korte, Shannon Babb and Billy Drake. There willalso be an autograph session from 4:00pm to 4:45pm.

UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, Street Stocks and Factory Stocks will all also be in competition as they will compete on the 1/4 mile oval at Tri-City Speedway. General Admission will be $20 and kids 6-12 will be $10. Kids 5 and under will be free.

Pit gates will open at noon and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00pm. Hotlaps will get under way at 5:30pm and racing begins at 6:00pm.

Tri-City Speedway is located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO in Pontoon Beach, IL. Take exit 4 off I-270 and go 1/2 mile south on SR 203.

For more information, call 800-617-9077 or 636-448-9111. You can also visit Tri-City Speedway's website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

Pontoon Beach, IL (April 17, 2006) Tri-City Speedway is pleased to announced their 2006 kart racing schedule. There will be six big events held on the 1/4 mile dirt oval at Tri-City Speedway with the first event being held on Saturday, May 13th.

There will be one event each month afterwards concluding on October 22nd with the 2nd Annual Fall Shootout. Other events will be held on June 10th, July 1st, August 26th and September 9th.

All events will have the following guaranteed purse:

Kid Karts - Trophies top 5
Junior 1 1-$100 2-$80 3-$60 4-$40 5-$20 250lb purple plate
Junior 2 1-$100 2-$80 3-$60 4-$40 5-$20 300lb gold plate
St Light 1-$200 2-$125 3-$100 4-$75 5-$50 320lb
St Medium 1-$200 2-$125 3-$100 4-$75 5-$50 345lb
St Heavy 1-$200 2-$125 3-$100 4-$75 5-$50 370lb
Open 1-$200 2-$125 3-$100 4-$75 5-$50 350lb No Duals or Shifter Karts

100CC Controlled (Can Class) 80% payback only for this class

(Light, Medium, Heavy) $200 Bonus to anyone that can “WIN” Stock Light, Stock Medium, Stock Heavy (All 3)

Run all 5 events up to the Shootout - will be entered in a special Dash paying $100 to win

Entry Fee- $40 Regular Classes
$25 Entry for Kid Karts only
Pit Pass - $10 Gates Open 10:00
General Admission - $5 Registration 10:00 – 12:00
Fuel Will Be Available at the Track Practice 12:00

Directions: I-270 Take Exit 4 SR203 South go ½ mile to racetrack on left side
Hwy 55 to 255east to 270west to Exit 4 SR203 to racetrack on left side

For more information contact: Track 618-931-7836/800-617-9077 or Office 636-448-9111
E-Mail – [email protected] or Website – www.tricityspeedway.net

Pontoon Beach, IL (March 27, 2006) The 2006 racing season gets off to a thundering start this Sunday, April 2nd at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL. This Sunday's action will feature the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, Street Stocks and Factory Stocks.

G&G Motorsports, who own and operate the facility, have continued to make improvements to the facility as they begin their second season of operating the track. To improve fans viewing of the racing action, the concrete wall that existed on the inside of the back straightaway on the 1/4 mile track has been removed. Billboard signs have also been moved further back and lowered to give fans a clear view of the action on the back straight. Some improvements coming in the future include an entirely new lighting system around the facility.

The racing action is schedule to kick off at 6pm on Sunday, with the grandstand gate opening at 5pm. The track pit area will open at 3pm. Grandstand admission prices remains the same as last year, with tickets costing $10 each and kids 12 and under admitted free. Pit admission also remains the same as last year with pit passes costing $25 for all ages.

For more information, please call 800-617-9077 or 636-448-9111 or visit www.tricityspeedway.net.

Pontoon Beach, IL (March 22, 2006) The Northern Allstars/UMP Challenge of Champions Series rolls into the Tri-City Speedway on Sunday, April 9th as the final leg of a three race swing through southern Illinois. The series will be at Godfrey Speedway on April 7th and then at Mt. Vernon Raceway on April 8th before visiting Tri-City Speedway on April 9th.

Some of the top late model drivers from Illinois and eastern Missouri are expected to be on hand including four time and defending UMP National Champion Rodney Melvin. All the action will be on Tri-City Speedway's 1/4 mile high banked dirt oval.

The Northern Allstars Series utilizes the group qualifying format in which each car will qualify against other cars in their own heat race. The racing action is set to kick off at 6pm with the pit gate opening at 3pm and the grandstands opening at 5pm. General admission tickets are $15 and pit passes will be $30.

The UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman and Street Stock divisions will also be competing.

Tri-City Speedway is located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO in Pontoon Beach, IL. Take exit 4 off I-270 and go 1/2 mile south on SR 203.

For more information, call 800-617-9077 or 636-448-9111 and on raceday you can call the track at 618-931-7836. More information can also be found on Tri-City Speedway's website at www.tricityspeedway.net.

01-16-06
By Jimmy Dearing
Pontoon Beach, IL - Fed-Ex Corporation continues to expand their motorsports support and Tri-City Speedway is proud to have them come aboard to sponsor the 1st Annual Fed-Ex 50 on Sunday, May 28th. The $10,000 to win event for United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) Late Models will be a one day show following the Show-Me 100 held at West Plains Motor Speedway.

Tri-City Speedway is also proud to announce that dirt late model star Scott Bloomquist has already confirmed he will be attendance at this event. The Fed-Ex #11 NASCAR Nextel Cup car will also be on display at Tri-City Speedway.

UMP Modifieds will also be competing with the winner taking home $1,000. The UMP Sportsman and Tri-City Street Stocks will also be in competition this night.

Tickets will go on sale soon for this event. Tri-City Speedway is located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. The track is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. Take exit 4 off of I-270 and then go a 1/2 mile south on SR 203. For more info, you can call the track office at (636) 329-1122 or visit their website at www.tricityspeedway.net. The track phone number on race day is (618) 931-7836.