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Independent Racing Series set for Awards Banquet on Dec. 22nd
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (November 12, 2007) - The 2007 Independent Racing Series is now
looking forward to the Inaugural Awards Banquet which will take place on
Saturday, December 22nd, at the Midwest Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus,
OH. The invitations have been mailed. If you need more information on the
banquet, you can contact Dean Miracle at (419) 306-1499 or (419) 425-3929.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH is the 2007 Independent Racing Series National
Champion for the Inaugural season. Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH has been named
the 2007 Independent Racing Series “Rookie of the Year”.
“We are really pleased to have Rick Aukland as the 2007 Independent Racing
Series Champion. He had lead the events on several occasions this season, he
never quit after having problems on a few occasions, and consistently ran in the
top five as well and finally picking up the win during the last race of the
season at Skyline Speedway,” stated Dean Miracle, President of the Independent
Racing Series.
“It also goes to show that you don’t have to win races all the time, just be
consistent to win the points, and that’s what Rick Aukland did this year,” said
Miracle.
Wayne Chinn not only picked up the Rookie of the Year honors, but was third in
the final point totals after the season ending shoot-out at Skyline Speedway.
“It is a real, real pleasure to have him. He is an up and coming dirt driver in
the country and has went out and ran some of the big shows, finished 4th in this
year’s World 100, and we are really pleased to have talent like that running
with us,” stated Dean Miracle, President of the Independent Racing Series.
Ryan Markham of Ashland, OH finished in the runner-up position in the final
point totals this season with the Independent Racing Series as well as competing
in 100% of the events. Markham won the “Summer Shootout 50” during an exciting
stop at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH on July 20th. Markham took the
lead with two laps remaining to take his only Independent Racing Series win of
the season, which was worth $5,000.
Chris Wilson of Louisa, KY finished fourth in the series points as well as the
“Rookie of the Year Runner-up” in the final points. Wilson had problems on a few
occasions this season with his mount but managed to attend all events on the
tour and break into the top-five in the points. “Chris (Wilson) broke a motor
(after Portsmouth), but instead of missing a race, borrowed a limited late model
and went to Winchester, VA knowing he wasn’t going to be as competitive, but
it’s dedication of going out there that we want with our series,” stated Dean
Miracle, President of the Independent Racing Series.
“These two young men (Markham and Wilson) are what we want running our series,
because its dedication and determination that puts you on top, and that’s what
these guys have done,” stated Miracle again.
“Robbie Blair and Mike Balzano also competed fairly regularly with us, and we
look forward to seeing them again next season as well as all of the guys that
ran with us this year,” stated Miracle.
Final 2007 Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings
1) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH)-2059
2) Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH)-2030
3) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH)-2014
4) Chris Wilson (Louisa, KY)-1744
5) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-1329
6) Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA)-1299
7) Corey Conley (Wellsburg, WV)-1236
8) Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV)-1022
9) Rick Bond (Mansfield, OH)-947
10) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-900
Final 2007 Independent Racing Series “Rookie of the Year” Point Standings
1) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH)-2014
2) Chris Wilson (Louisa, KY)-1744
3) Robbie Scott (Shinnston, WV)-886
Independent Racing Series 2007 season in review: Rick Aukland claims inaugural title
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (November 4, 2007)—From start to finish, it was an exciting first season on the Independent Racing Series tour.
After 14 different drivers went to victory lane in just 15 events, the season came to an end for the Inaugural Independent Racing Series.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH, who had a hard-fought point battle with Ashland, OH driver Ryan Markham all season long, finally come with the championship during the final event of the season, October 13th at Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH.
Let’s go back to the first event, a cold and dreary night at Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH on April 27th. The pits, however, would be flooded with 45 entries and Corey Conley blistering the speedway during Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials. The Wellsburg, WV drivers also set a new Track Record that night. After the dash event, rains would fall and move the second half of the show to May 4th and Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA would capture the Inaugural “IRS Deadline 50” event win and $5,000.
Stops number two and three on the series tour took the IRS gang to the Hoosier State of Indiana for a two-night tussle, first stopping at Billie Daniel’s Union County Speedway in Liberty, IN on Friday night May 18th. Local Spencer, In native Marty O’Neal rode the high-side during the 50 lapper and claimed the largest win of his racing career and $5,000. After a visit to Union County Speedway on Friday, the series travelers visited the Twin Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, IN on Saturday May 19th as Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA captured $5,000 in night number two of the “Hoosier Challenge” events.
The next stop on the Independent Racing Series schedule would be a single visit to Ron Moran’s Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH as Cambridge, OH driver Doug Dodd captured the $5,000 first place prize during the “Dunn/Hartman/Lutz/Tanner & Boyd” Memorial race.
After taking a weekend off, the series visited Challenger Raceway in Indiana, PA for the “Mega-Blitz ‘07” as Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA became the only repeat winner on the Independent Racing Series tour. Blair picked up a cool $5,000 for his victory under the lights during a single visit to the Keystone State on June 10th.
Hometown favorite Paul Wilmoth Jr. of Clarksburg, WV picked up his very first series win during an IRS stop to the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on June 16th. Wilmoth took home $5,000 in the 4th Annual Eaton/Childers “King of the Ring” event.
On Saturday night June 23rd, the Independent Racing Series made its first appearance to Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH for the Annual “Night the Stars Come Out” event and Salt Rock, WV driver Eddie Carrier Jr. picked up the $5,000 top prize. The former Kentucky native, Carrier, held off a hard-charging Bart Hartman for the win.
A four race month of July would kick off at the Rocky Top Raceway in Coal Grove, OH on Friday night July 13th with Steve Francis of Ashland, KY taking the $5,000 win while driving the Tim Logan owned # 11 race-car.
On July 20th, a trip back to Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH would prove “excitement” for the Independent Racing Series as Ryan Markham of Ashland, OH would pick up his first series victory of the season. Markham took the lead from Rick Aukland in the event with only two laps remaining to go on to the $5,000 victory.
A trip to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH on July 21st would see Parkersburg, WV driver Mike Balzano pick up his only win of 2007 and $5,000 to go along with it.
After inheriting the lead from local hot shoe Allen Brannon on lap two, DJ Myers of Greencastle, PA rode the high-line to the $5,000 payday in the lone visit to Virginia and the Winchester Speedway on July 27th. Myers held off a hard-charging Bo Feathers for the victory.
A foggy night in at Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV sent first-time winner Jared Hawkins of Fairmont, WV to victory lane in the annual “RH Armstrong Memorial” event. The youngster picked up $5,000 holding off Tim Dohm for the win.
Another first-time winner Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV went to victory lane at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD while driving the Ernie Davis owned # 25 mount in the 27th annual “Shorty Bowers Bull Durham Championship” event. Richards took home $5,000 and his first Independent Racing Series win.
Clint Smith of Senoia, GA led all 50 laps in route to his first IRS sanctioned win at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH on September 3rd with fellow Georgia competitor Shane Clanton of Locust Grove taking the runner-up slot. Smith won $5,000 for his efforts.
The final event came on October 13th at Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH with leading point driver Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH finally getting a win on the series tour picking up the $5,000 check and the championship.
Aukland, as well as the other top-ten drivers in the final point standings will pick up the hard-ware and point fund checks at the Awards Banquet in December. Details on the Awards Banquet are forthcoming.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.
Aukland wins “Battle and War” during Independent Racing Series
stop at Skyline
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
STEWART, OH (October 13, 2007)—Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH cashed in on
Saturday night October 13th in the Independent Racing Series stop at the Skyline
Speedway in Stewart, OH.
Aukland not only claimed the $5,000 “Jack-O-Lantern” 50 event, but captured the
series championship to add to his outstanding racing resume.
Aukland came to Independent Racing Series Victory Lane for the first time this
season while driving the K&E Trucking, Chase Race Decals, Malcuit Racing Engines
powered MasterSbilt Pontiac Grand Prix. Aukland became the 14th different winner
in 15 races total on the 2007 tour.
Dash winner Rod Conley and Doug Drown would bring the 24 car field down to the
green flag for the start of the 50 lap main event with Rod Conley going to the
lead off the back-chute. Rod Conley would lead the opening lap with Drown second
and Rick Aukland in tow.
The first yellow flag would come out on the fifth lap as Steve Wilmoth spun in
turn four. This would set the field up for a single-file restart with Rod Conley
up front, Drown second, Tim Dohm third, Aukland fourth and Ben Adkins fifth.
On the restart, Tim Dohm would make the move to go around Drown for second out
of turn two on the outside line.
The next yellow would wave on lap six as Freddie Carpenter came to a stop in
turn one. On the restart, the cars of Wayne Chinn and Josh McGuire both got
together and spun around on the front-chute bringing out the next yellow flag.
On lap eight, Drown would get back around Dohm for the second spot behind leader
Rod Conley.
Drown then made a bid for the lead on the ninth lap going around Rod Conley on
the inside line with Dohm, Aukland, and Adkins in tow.
On the 17th circuit, Jason Montgomery, Tracy Fritter and Josh McGuire got caught
up in turn two which brought out the yellow flag. This would send the three cars
that stopped to the tail of the field. On the next restart, Rick Aukland went
straight to the bottom in turn one and would challenge Rod Conley for second
spot. Aukland would take the spot away by the next lap leaving Conley and Dohm
to battle for third.
Fast moving Steve Shaver had already moved up to fourth by the 30th circuit.
Shaver made a bid for third spot on Conley by lap 35; he would then take the
position away on the next lap using the outside line to his advantage.
Aukland and Shaver would duke it out for the second spot on the 38th lap, but
Aukland would stay on the bottom of the multi-groove racing surface to hold the
position.
By the 44th lap, Rick Aukland, who was fishing on the bottom, reeled in Doug
Drown and took the lead on the inside coming off turn four.
The caution would come out on lap 47 as Kenny Christy spun on the back-chute.
This would set up a three lap shoot-out to the finish with Drown in second,
Shaver a close third, Mike Balzano fourth after starting ninth, and Tim Dohm
fifth.
Aukland would bring the field back down for the restart and lead the field
around for the last three circuits and claim his first-ever Independent Racing
Series feature win. Aukland crossed the stripe over Drown, Shaver, Balzano and
Dohm. Josh McGuire, Rod Conley, Ben Adkins, Jeff Burdette and Ryan Markham
completed the top ten.
In post-race ceremonies, Rick Aukland was named the 2007 Independent Racing
Series National Champion. Wayne Chinn was awarded the 2007 Independent Racing
Series Rookie of the Year while Ryan Markham was awarded the Championship
Runner-up. Chris Wilson was awarded for his fourth place finish in the series
final points and Runner-up in the Rookie of the Year standings as well.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series please visit
www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.
The Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet information will be released in the
very near future.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 15-Independent Racing Series
Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH
$5,000 to win ($24,100 Purse)
A-Main Finish:
1. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
2. Doug Drown-Wooster, OH
3. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
4. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
5. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
6. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
7. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
8. Ben Adkins-West Portsmouth, OH
9. Jeff Burdette-Parkersburg, WV
10. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
11. Jason Montgomery-Jackson, OH
12. Larry Bond-Guysville, OH
13. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV
14. Kenny Christy-Vanceburg, KY
15. Anthony Huber-Parkersburg, WV
16. Chris Garnes-Evans, WV
17. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
18. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
19. Freddie Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV
20. Charlie Swartz-Minford, OH
21. Ralph Withem-Athens, OH
22. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
23. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
24. Tracy Fritter-Zanesville, OH
Entries: 50 from four states (KY, OH, WV, MI)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Rick Aukland-13:806 seconds
Heat-1 (Top-4 Transfer): Tim Dohm, Rick Aukland, Anthony Huber, Doug Drown,
Freddie Carpenter, Kevin Layne, Rick Lucas, Larry Ferrell, Chuck Hummer, Charlie
George, Tyler Carpenter, Ricky Williams, Chris Wilson
Heat-2 (Top-4 Transfer): Rod Conley, Ben Adkins, Jeff Burdette, Corey Conley,
Tracy Fritter, Jeff Wood, John Mason, Larry Bond, Jason Edge, Rodney Gibson,
Cody Enlow, Nick Corbitt, Delmas Conley
Heat-3 (Top-4 Transfer): Paul Wilmoth Jr., Mike Balzano, Steve Wimoth, Josh
McGuire, Jason Montgomery, Andy Bond, Dan Morrison, Chris Carpenter, Justin
Powell, Butch McGill, Joe Ramey, Jeff Cunningham
Heat-4 (Top-4 Transfer): Chris Garnes, Wayne Chinn, Steve Shaver, Kenny Christy,
Charlie Swartz, Richard Frazier, Jeff Esbenshade, Clint Coffman, Danny Moore,
Ralph Withem, Ryan Markham, Kenny Johnson
Dash: Rod Conley, Doug Drown, Rick Aukland, Ben Adkins, Jeff Burdette
B Main # 1 (Top-3 Transfer): Larry Bond, Tracy Fritter, Freddie Carpenter, John
Mason, Delmas Conley, Jeff Wood, Rick Lucas, Jason Edge, Chris Wilson, Cody
Enlow, Tyler Carpenter, Chuck Hummer, Nick Corbitt, Larry Ferrell, Kevin Layne,
Rodney Gibson, Charlie George, Ricky Williams
B-Main # 2 (Top-3 Transfer): Jason Montgomery, Charlie Swartz, Ralph Withem, Joe
Ramey, Dan Morrison, Justin Powell, Jeff Esbenshade, Chris Carpenter, Clint
Coffman, Ryan Markham, Richard Frazier, Jeff Cunningham, Butch McGill
Series Provisionals: Ryan Markham and Chris Wilson
2007 Independent Racing Series Event Winners:
Dave Hess Jr. (Hilltop Speedway)
Marty O’Neal (Union County Speedway)
Robbie Blair (Twin Cities Raceway Park)
Doug Dodd (Muskingum County Speedway)
Robbie Blair (Challenger Raceway)
Paul Wilmoth Jr. (Tyler County Speedway)
Eddie Carrier Jr. (KC Raceway)
Steve Francis (Rocky Top Raceway)
Ryan Markham (Hilltop Speedway)
Mike Balzano (Portsmouth Raceway Park)
DJ Myers (Winchester Speedway)
Jared Hawkins (Elkins Motor Speedway)
Josh Richards (Hagerstown Speedway)
Clint Smith (Cannonball Motor Speedway)
Rick Aukland (Skyline Speedway)
Final 2007 Independent Racing Series Championship Points (after 10/13/07)
1. Rick Aukland-2059 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-2030 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-2014 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1744 (Louisa, KY)
5. Robbie Blair-1329 (Titusville, PA)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-1299 (Waterford, PA)
7. Corey Conley-1236 (Wellsburg, WV)
8. Mike Balzano-1022 (Parkersburg, WV)
9. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
10. Steve Shaver-900 (Vienna, WV)
Independent Racing Series to close out 2007 season at Skyline
Speedway on Oct. 13th
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (October 3, 2007)—It’s been a long summer, but the finale event for
the Independent Racing Series will come down to the wire on Saturday night
October 13, 2007 at the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH.
The “Jack-O-Lantern 50” event at Skyline Speedway will feature a complete show
of Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials, Heat Races, the ever-popular Dash,
B-Mains, and the 50 lap $5,000 to win main event.
Supporting divisions including Sprints, Pure Stocks, Outlaw Streets, AMRA
Modifieds, Four Cylinders, and MWRA Mini-Wedges will also be in attendance
during the series’ first-ever visit to the Mid-Ohio Valley facility on October
13th.
The championship battle is now between two of Ohio’s best, point leader Rick
Aukland from Zanesville and Ashland’s Ryan Markham. Markham sits 19 points
behind Aukland heading into the series’ finale event. Wayne Chinn of Bradford,
OH has wrapped up the 2007 Independent Racing Series “Rookie of the Year” title
but is still in contention for the second place points finish. Chinn sits only
nine points behind Markham.
In 14 of the previous 2007 events, only one of the top-four in the points has
come out victorious and that was Ryan Markham back on July 20 at Hilltop
Speedway in Millersburg, OH during the “Summer Shootout” event. Markham held off
Rick Aukland to win the $5,000 prize as it was un-doughtily the most exciting
races for the Independent Racing Series so far in 2007.
During that time, Aukland and series Rookie of the Year point leader Wayne Chinn
have both managed to collect several top-five finishes in those 14 events.
There have been 13 different winners go to Victory Lane in just 14 events on the
2007 tour with only one repeat winner. Robbie Blair took those two wins which
came at Twin Cities Raceway (IN) Park and Challenger (PA) Raceway.
The Skyline Speedway will make the 14th different track on the Independent
Racing Schedule, which is home to the prestigious “Harvest 50” event held each
season at the 3/8th’s mile oval.
For further information on Skyline Speedway, please call (740) 662-4111 or click
your web browser to
www.skylinespeedway.net .
The purse for Skyline Speedway: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $
1400, 6) $1200, 7) $1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13)
$550, 14) $525, 15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21)
$400, 22) $400, 23) $400, 24) $400
2007 Independent Racing Series Event Winners:
Dave Hess Jr. (Hilltop Speedway)
Marty O’Neal (Union County Speedway)
Robbie Blair (Twin Cities Raceway Park)
Doug Dodd (Muskingum County Speedway)
Robbie Blair (Challenger Raceway)
Paul Wilmoth Jr. (Tyler County Speedway)
Eddie Carrier Jr. (KC Raceway)
Steve Francis (Rocky Top Raceway)
Ryan Markham (Hilltop Speedway)
Mike Balzano (Portsmouth Raceway Park)
DJ Myers (Winchester Speedway)
Jared Hawkins (Elkins Motor Speedway)
Josh Richards (Hagerstown Speedway)
Clint Smith (Cannonball Motor Speedway)
2007 Independent Racing Series Championship Points (after 9/3/07)
1. Rick Aukland-1909 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-1890 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-1881 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1617 (Louisa, KY)
5. Robbie Blair-1329 (Titusville, PA)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-1299 (Waterford, PA)
7. Corey Conley-1099 (Wellsburg, WV)
8. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
9. Robbie Scott-886 (Shinnston, WV)
10. Mike Balzano-876 (Parkersburg, WV)
IRS Rookie Leader Wayne Chinn finishes third in “Fall Harvest”
at Quad City (IL)
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
EAST MOLINE, IL (October 1, 2007)—Bradford, OH driver Wayne Chinn has been a man
on a mission these last few months.
The current Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points leader recently
finished third in the Annual “Fall Harvest” at the Quad City’s Speedway in East
Moline, Illinois on Sunday night September 30, 2007. Jeep VanWormer of
Pinconning, Michigan picked up the $12,000 win over Matt Miller, Chinn, Darren
Miller, and Dennis Erb Jr. Chinn Motorsports was on their way back to Ohio after
competing in the Lucas Oil Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa.
The next Independent Racing Series event will come on Saturday night October 13,
2007 as the “Jack-O-Lantern 50” hits the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH paying
$5,000 to the winner. This is the finale event of the season for the Independent
Racing Series and the Championship will be decided between some of Ohio’s best,
Rick Aukland and Ryan Markham.
Fourth place driver in this year’s World 100 Wayne Chinn has wrapped up the
series Rookie of the Year Championship but will hold his own against second
place driver Ryan Markham in the series points, which could come down to the
wire before the end of the night. Chinn is only nine points behind second place
runner Ryan Markham of Ashland, OH.
For further information on Wayne Chinn, you can visit
www.waynechinn1.com or for further information on the Independent
Racing Series, please log on to
www.irsracing.net .
Fall Harvest Finish: (1) Jeep Van Wormer, (2) Matt Miller, (3) Wayne Chinn, (4)
Darren Miller, (5) Dennis Erb Jr., (6) Shannon Babb, (7) Jimmy Mars, (8) Brian
Shirley, (9) Randy Korte, (10) Brian Birkhofer, (11) Scott Bloomquist, (12)
Billy Drake, (13) Ryan Dauber, (14) Donnie Moran, (15) Eric Jacobsen, (16)
Darrel DeFrance, (17) Rob Toland, (18) Steve Ihm, (19) Terry Casey, (20) Eric
Gustaf.
Independent Racing Series points heading into Skyline Speedway:
1. Rick Aukland-1909 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-1890 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-1881 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1617 (Louisa, KY)
5. Robbie Blair-1329 (Titusville, PA)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-1299 (Waterford, PA)
7. Corey Conley-1099 (Wellsburg, WV)
8. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
9. Robbie Scott-886 (Shinnston, WV)
10. Mike Balzano-876 (Parkersburg, WV)
Clint Smith dominates Independent Racing Series “Cannonball
Run”
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
St. Clairsville, OH (September 3, 2007)—Clint Smith of Senoia, Georgia
showed dominance in the Independent Racing Series sanctioned “Cannonball
Run” event at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, Ohio on
Monday evening September 3, 2007 after leading all 50 laps in route to the
$5,000 payday.
Smith, 42, came to Victory Lane while driving the JP Drilling, Cliburn Tank
Lines, Crane Cams, Integra Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tires, CSR Aluminum
Fabrication, JFR Graphics, J & J Steel, Base Racing Fuels, Stevens Plumbing
& Mechanical sponsored Racetek powered GRT Race Cars Monte Carlo.
Clanton, former Dixie Shootout winner, finished second in the main event
while driving the RSD Enterprises, Stevens Plumbing, Hoosier Racing Tires,
Allstar Performance, Slavic Custom Decals sponsored Custom Racing Engines
powered Rocket Pontiac Grand Prix.
Third place finisher Robbie Blair drove the Specialty Products, Genesis
Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tires sponsored Custom powered Rocket Pontiac
Grand Prix. Fourth in the main event was Rick Aukland in the K & E Trucking,
Chase Race Decals sponsored Malcuit Racing Engines powered MasterSbilt
Pontiac Grand Prix.
Finishing fifth in the main event during his first-ever Independent Racing
Series start was South Park, PA driver Jared Miley in the Colussy Chevrolet,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires sponsored Brougher’s powered Rocket
Monte Carlo.
Dash winner Clint Smith and Keith Barbara led the 24 car field down to Keith
Decker’s green flag for the start of the 50 lap affair. Smith would lead the
field in the early stages up on the high side. The first of only two yellow
flags would wave on the track during the 15 lap as Keith Barbara slowed in
turn two. By this point, Smith still was out front with Robbie Blair second.
By lap 15, Ryan Markham, who started in the 20th spot was already up to the
11th spot making a run for the top-ten.
On the 16th circuit, Shane Clanton used the high-side momentum to slip past
second place driver Robbie Blair in turn four with Smith still in a
commanding lead.
By the half-way point in the race, Smith was still out front with Clanton
second, Blair third, Rick Aukland fourth and Jared Miley fifth.
The final yellow flag would wave on the 35th lap as Tracy Fritter slowed in
turn three. This would close the gap between leader Smith and fast-closing
Clanton, who was now trying the low groove. This would leave a 15 lap
shoot-out to the finish as Smith would pull away from Clanton and go on to
the win in the “Cannonball Run” event. Smith’s first Independent Racing
Series visit made him the 13th different winner in just 14 races on the
series tour. To this point, there have been 293 different drivers from 13
states and two countries that have competed on the Independent Racing Series
tour.
The next Independent Racing Series event will come up on Saturday night
October 13, 2007 at the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH for round # 15
paying $5,000 to win. For further information on the Independent Racing
Series, please click on www.irsracing.net .
Official Summary of Results:
Independent Racing Series Round # 14-2007 Season
Cannonball Motor Speedway
St. Clairsville, Ohio
Monday September 3, 2007
$5,000 to win event
A-Main Finish:
1. Clint Smith-Senoia, GA
2. Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA
3. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
4. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
5. Jared Miley-South Park, PA
6. Norm Aronhalt-Warsaw, OH
7. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
8. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV
9. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
10. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
11. DJ Cline-St. Clairsville, OH
12. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
13. Chuck Maloney-St. Clairsville, OH
14. John Mollick-Toronto, OH
15. Jason Flory-Creston, OH
16. Scott Peltz-Cadiz, OH
17. Cody Barack-St. Clairsville, OH
18. Freddie Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV
19. Jake Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
20. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
21. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
22. Tracy Fritter-Zanesville, OH
23. Lance Elson-Wellsburg, WV
24. Keith Barbara-South Park, PA
Entries: 39 from five states (KY, OH, PA, WV, GA)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time Winner: Rick Aukland-18:450 seconds
Heat Race Winners: Shane Clanton, Jason Flory, Jared Hawkins
Dash Winner: Clint Smith
Time of Race: 24 minutes
PBM A-Main Hard Charger (Track): Norm Aronhalt (advanced 13 positions)
Current Independent Racing Series Points (after September 3)
1. Rick Aukland-1909 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-1890 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-1881 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1617 (Louisa, KY)
5. Robbie Blair-1329 (Titusville, PA)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-1299 (Waterford, PA)
7. Corey Conley-1099 (Wellsburg, WV)
8. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
9. Robbie Scott-886 (Shinnston, WV)
10. Mike Balzano-876 (Parkersburg, WV)
2007 Independent Racing Series event winners
Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA (Hilltop Speedway)
Marty O’Neal-Spencer, IN (Union County Speedway)
Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA (Twin Cities Raceway Park)
Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH (Muskingum County Speedway)
Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA (Challenger Raceway)
Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV (Tyler County Speedway)
Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV (KC Raceway)
Steve Francis-Ashland, KY (Rocky Top Raceway)
Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH (Hilltop Speedway)
Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV (Portsmouth Raceway Park)
DJ Myers-Greencastle, PA (Winchester Speedway)
Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV (Elkins Speedway)
Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV (Hagerstown Speedway)
Clint Smith-Senoia, GA (Cannonball Motor Speedway)
Independent Racing Series ready for Labor Day Cannonball Run
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (August 23, 2007)—After taking a several week break, the
Independent Racing Series will venture over to Eastern Ohio to the
Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH for the “Cannonball Run”
paying $5,000 to win on Monday evening September 3rd.
The series, making it’s first ever appearance to the 4/10 mile D-Shaped oval
will see a complete show of Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials, Heat Races,
B-Mains, Dash and the 50 lap “Cannonball Run” $5,000 to win main event.
This event marks the 13th different track on the series tour. There have
been 12 different event winners in just 13 scheduled events this season for
the Independent Racing Series.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH currently leads the pack of Independent
Racing Series Point Leaders to the “Cannonball Run” on September 3 with just
13 marks over second place driver Ryan Markham from Ashland, OH. Wayne Chinn
of Bradford, OH is currently third in series points with just 12 points
behind second place driver Ryan Markham. Chinn also leads the Independent
Racing Series Rookie of the Year Championship Chase over Louisa, KY driver
Chris Wilson who is also fourth in Independent Racing Series Championship
Points.
The Cannonball Motor Speedway recently opened for 2007 with an extremely
wide racing surface of over 70 feet and at least 17 degrees of banking in
the corners for the D-Shaped racing facility. A practice session for the
Super Late Models will be held on Sunday evening along with the supporting
division heats and b-mains.
A 4:00 p.m. start time for Hot Laps will be utilized on the Labor Day
Holiday event with Time Trials to immediately follow. The 4 Cylinders, Pure
Stock, Modifieds and Limited Late Models will also be in attendance for a
complete show which starts Sunday September 2 and will be completed on Labor
Day during the IRS event.
The 2-day event will see supporting division heats and b-mains on Sunday and
the A-Mains along with the complete Independent Racing Series event on
Monday. The E-Mods will compete for $1,500 to win in the “Lias Tire 30”
event. The Pure Stocks will compete for $800 to win along with Limited Late
Models and 4 Cylinders during the two-day support class events.
All Independent Racing Series Rules, Regulations and Procedures will be
utilized during the Labor Day event at Cannonball Motor Speedway.
The gates open at 2:00 p.m. while Hot Lapping is set for 4:00 p.m. on Monday
afternoon.
The Cannonball Motor Speedway is located on Exit 208 (Morristown) off of
Interstate 70, and then follow speedway signs.
For further information on Cannonball Motor Speedway, please call (740)
676-5444 or log on to www.cannonballspeedway.com .
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by calling
the series office at (419) 425-3929 or clicking on www.irsracing.net .
“CANNONBALL RUN” TOTAL PURSE – 1) $5,000, 2) $3,000, 3) $2,000, 4) $1,600,
5) $1,400, 6) $1,200, 7) $1,000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12)
$575, 13) $550, 14) $525, 15) $500, 16) $475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400,
20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400, 23) $400, 24) $400
2007 Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after 13
events)
1. 12-Rick Aukland-1763 (Zanesville, OH)
2. 5m-Ryan Markham-1750 (Ashland, OH)
3. 1-Wayne Chinn-1738 (Bradford, OH)
4. 17-Chris Wilson-1488 (Louisa, KY)
5. W11-Robbie Blair-1182 (Titusville, PA)
6. 44-Dave Hess Jr.-1169 (Waterford, PA)
7. 14-Corey Conley-957 (Wellsburg, WV)
8. 007-Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
9. 18-Robbie Scott-886 (Shinnston, WV)
10. E1-Mike Balzano-876 (Parkersburg, WV)
11. 30-Steve Shaver-753 (Vienna, WV)
12. 75-Bart Hartman-661 (Zanesville, OH)
13. 12-Doug Drown-581 (Wooster, OH)
14. T8-Mark Banal-569 (St. Clairsville, OH)
15. 42-Cody Parker-555 (Zanesville, OH)
16. 28-Eddie Carrier Jr.-542 (Salt Rock, WV)
17. 41-Josh McGuire-436 (Ashland, KY)
18. 71-Rod Conley-419 (Wheelersburg, OH)
18. 19-Marty O’Neal-419 (Spencer, IN)
20. 21-George Lee-408 (Loudonville, OH)
2007 Independent Racing Series Schedule & Event Winners:
May 4-Hilltop (OH) Speedway (Dave Hess Jr.)
May 18-Union County (IN) Speedway (Marty O’Neal)
May 19-Twin Cities Raceway Park (Robbie Blair)
May 26-Muskingum County (OH) Speedway (Doug Dodd)
June 10-Challenger (PA) Raceway (Robbie Blair)
June 16-Tyler County (WV) Speedway (Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
June 23-KC (OH) Raceway (Eddie Carrier Jr.)
July 13-Rocky Top (OH) Raceway (Steve Francis)
July 20-Hilltop (OH) Speedway (Ryan Markham)
July 21-Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park (Mike Balzano)
July 28-Winchester (VA) Speedway (DJ Myers)
August 3-Elkins (WV) Speedway (Jared Hawkins)
August 4-Hagerstown (MD) Speedway (Josh Richards)
September 3-Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway-$5,000
October 13-Skyline (OH) Speedway-$5,000
Cannonball and Skyline added to Independent Racing Series
Schedule
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (August 14, 2007)—The Independent Racing Series has added a
couple of more dates to the 2007 Racing Schedule at both the Cannonball
Motor Speedway and the Skyline Speedway. The September 15 date at the
Brownstown Speedway has been removed from the schedule.
On Monday night September 3, the Independent Racing Series will make a stop
over at the newly renovated Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville,
OH. The event will pay $5,000 to win with a complete show of Integra Racing
Shocks Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 50 lap Feature event. An
earlier start time of 4:00 p.m. for Hot Laps will be utilized for the event.
This will mark the first appearance of 2007 to the Cannonball Motor Speedway
which is located just minutes from the West Virginia state line.
The Independent Racing Series will then make a stop at the Skyline Speedway
located in Stewart, OH on Saturday night October 13 paying $5,000 to win as
the IRS Late Models makes another first time visit in Ohio.
The September 15 date at the Brownstown Speedway has been removed from the
schedule due to an illness and surgery taking place the week of the event
inside of the promotional team at the Jackson County Fairgrounds oval. The
Independent Racing Series does apologize for any inconvenience that this has
caused.
The last couple of Independent Racing Series events saw two different
winners with Jared Hawkins of Fairmont, WV picking up the $5,000 prize at
the Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV on August 3 while Josh Richards of
Shinnston, WV picked up the $5,000 win at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown
Speedway in Hagerstown, MD on August 4. There have been 12 different feature
winners in just 13 events on the Independent Racing Series event schedule
with only one repeat winner as Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA picked up two
wins coming at both Twin Cities Raceway Park and Challenger Raceway.
More information is forthcoming and will be released shortly concerning the
Cannonball and Skyline Speedway events.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please contact the
series office by phone at (419) 425-3929 or click on www.irsracing.net .
2007 Independent Racing Series Schedule and Results:
May 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH (Dave Hess Jr.)
May 18-Union County Speedway-Liberty, IN (Marty O’Neal)
May 19-Twin Cities Raceway Park-N. Vernon, IN (Robbie Blair)
May 26-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH (Doug Dodd)
June 10-Challenger Raceway-Indiana, PA (Robbie Blair)
June 16-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV (Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
June 23-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH (Eddie Carrier Jr.)
July 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH (Steve Francis)
July 20-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH (Ryan Markham)
July 21-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH (Mike Balzano)
July 28-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA (DJ Myers)
August 3-Elkins Speedway-Elkins, WV (Jared Hawkins)
August 4-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD (Josh Richards)
September 3-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000 to win
October 13-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000 to win
IRS Late Model event at Brownstown Speedway canceled due to
illness
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (August 13, 2007)—The Independent Racing Series regretfully
announces the cancellation of the September 15 event at the Brownstown
Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana.
The event originally scheduled for September 15 was canceled after track
officials notified Independent Racing Series officials of an illness inside
the promotional team of the Brownstown Speedway.
The $5,000 to win race has been canceled beyond the control of the
Independent Racing Series and the Brownstown Speedway but officials hope to
reschedule the event in the 2008 racing season.
“It’s an unfortunate situation,” stated Independent Racing Series President
Dean Miracle. “I just hope things work out for the best will all families
involved,” said Miracle.
The Independent Racing Series event at the Jackson County Fairgrounds oval
may be made up as part of an event date of the second full season with the
series tour which sanctions dirt late models in the Mid-Atlantic and
Midwestern regions.
The Independent Racing Series does apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to
the official series website located at www.irsracing.net . For further
information on the Brownstown Speedway, please click on
www.brownstownspeedway.com .
“Kid Rocket” wins first Shorty Bowers/Bull Durham Championship at Hagerstown
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 4, 2007)—Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV came from his
eighth place starting position and “Rocketed” himself to the lead in just 12
laps to win the 27th Annual Shorty Bowers/Bull Durham Championship at Frank
Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD on Saturday night August
4, 2007 which was sanctioned by the Independent Racing Series. The win was
worth $5,000 for Richards who made his first visit with the Independent
Racing Series in 2007.
Richards, who was not in his familiar # 1 Rocket/Cornett race-car drove the
Ernie Davis owned # 25 mount to Victory Lane which is sponsored by Ernie’s
Salvage Yard. The 19 year-old “Kid Rocket” won his first Independent Racing
Series event while driving the Malcuit Racing Engines powered Rocket chassis
Monte Carlo.
Front-row starters Robbie Blair and Ricky Elliott brought the 25 car field
down to the green flag for the start of the 40 lap event with Blair going to
the commanding lead on the field as Elliott settled for second with
hard-charging JT Spence lurking behind in third. Elliott made a charge off
of turn four to lead closely at the line the first of many circuits around
the bad-fast half-mile.
The yellow had come out on the third lap as debris on the speedway slowed
the field for the first time. Elliott was still out front with Blair a close
second and Spence third.
JT Spence would made a run on the inside of turn one to try and take second
from Blair but Blair rolled high and kept the momentum going to hold the
spot just before the field rolled down for the fourth circuit while Josh
Richards was creeping up from behind already moving up two positions behind
Gary Stuhler who was fifth.
The battle for the lead would now heat up on the fifth lap as JT Spence and
Ricky Elliott were fighting it out for the top spot with Elliott high in
turn two, swapping a close lead several times before Elliott stayed in
control to lead the sixth lap.
On the ninth lap, Josh Richards was still picking up some real estate
already into the third slot behind leader Elliott and JT Spence. Blair would
have to settle for fourth in this battle.
On lap 10 the yellow would wave as Ronnie DeHaven Jr. slowed on the
front-chute with smoke coming from the rear of his # 1D mount. On the
restart Richards got a good jump and took second away from Spence as the
field dove into turn one.
Now this would set the stage for a lead battle between front-row starting
Elliott and eighth place driver Richards who would now stick his nose
underneath Elliott for the lead and become the new leader on lap 12 of the
40 lap affair.
Richards would roll out front while Blair would get around Elliott for
second spot on lap 14 and Spence would still hold fourth with Jason Covert
fifth.
The yellow flag would wave again during the half-way point in the race as
Jack Pencil slowed in turn two.
Richards would now put some real estate on the rest of the field on the
restart leading the remaining laps for the win.
As the field came down for the 35th lap, Richards was starting to put Ryan
Markham, Wayne Chinn and Al Shawver Jr. a lap down. On the same lap, Ricky
Elliott fell off the face and entered the pits and was done for the rest of
the event.
The caution would come out for the final time with just two laps to go on
the 38th circuit bunching the field back up with Richards still out front.
Richards would go on to lead the final mile and win the event over JT
Spence, Robbie Blair, Gary Stuhler and Jason Covert.
Official Summary of Results
Round # 13-Independent Racing Series
Hagerstown Speedway
Hagerstown, MD
Saturday night August 4, 2007
A-Main Finish:
1. Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV
2. JT Spence-Winchester, VA
3. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
4. Gary Stuhler-Greencastle, PA
5. Jason Covert-York Haven, PA
6. Davey Johnson-Latrobe, PA
7. Rick Eckert-York, PA
8. Jeremy Miller-Gettysburg, PA
9. Booper Bare-Rockridge Baths, VA
10. Marvin Winters-McConnellsburg, PA
11. Alan Sagi-Hagerstown, MD
12. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
13. Brian Booze-Marion, PA
14. DJ Troutman-Hyndman, PA
15. Jim Yoder-Selinsgrove, PA
16. Al Shawver Jr.-Hampstead, MD
17. Jamie Lathroum-Mechanicsville, MD
18. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
19. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
20. Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE
21. Jack Pencil-Bedford, PA
22. Billy Wampler-York Haven, PA
23. Roy Deese Jr.-Laurel, MD
24. Ronnie DeHaven Jr.-Winchester, VA
25. Bo Feathers-Winchester, VA
Entries: 51 from seven states: (KY, OH, DE, MD, WV, VA, PA)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Robbie Blair-18:872 seconds
Heat-1: Jack Pencil, Robbie Blair, Jim Yoder, Jamie Lathroum
Heat-2: Ricky Elliott, Josh Richards, Davey Johnson, Wayne Chinn
Heat-3: Gary Stuhler, Jason Covert, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Paul Crowl
Heat-4: Marvin Winters, Rick Aukland, Brian Booze, Frankie Plessinger
Heat-5: JT Spence, Alan Sagi, Booper Bare, Roy Deese Jr.
Heat-6: Jeremy Miller, DJ Troutman, Billy Wampler, Kyle Lear
B-Main # 1: Al Shawver Jr., Jamie Lathroum, Terry Lescaleet, Pal Crowl
B-Main # 2: Roy Deese Jr., Rick Eckert, Frankie Plessinger, Dan Stone
Dash: Robbie Blair, Ricky Elliott, JT Spence, Brian Booze, Rick Aukland
Series Provisionals: Ryan Markham and Wayne Chinn
Track Provisional: Bo Feathers
Current Independent Racing Series Points: (after 8/4/07)
1. Rick Aukland-1763 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-1750 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-1738 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1488 (Louisa, KY)
5. Robbie Blair-1182 (Titusville, PA)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-1169 (Waterford, PA)
7. Corey Conley-957 (Wellsburg, WV)
8. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
9. Robbie Scott-886 (Shinnston, WV)
10. Mike Balzano-876 (Parkersburg, WV)
Jared Hawkins claims 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial event win
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
ELKINS, WV (August 3, 2007)—Jared Hawkins of Fairmont, WV took the lead from
Tim Dohm on lap 15 and never looked back in route to his $5,000 payday and
his first Independent Racing Series win on August 3 at the Elkins Speedway
during the 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial event.
Recently turning 21 years of age, Hawkins became the youngest Independent
Racing Series event winner of the season while driving the Tracy Seymour
owned T & R Logging/Southern Ohio Wood/Miller’s Used Cars sponsored Vic Hill
Racing Engines powered Rocket Chassis GTO to Victory Lane.
Hawkins and Ricky Williams brought the 25 car field down to the green flag
for the start of the 50 lap affair with Dohm taking to the early lead in the
event on the high side.
The first caution of the night would come out on the seventh lap as Tre
Martin slowed his mount in turn one.
By the 15th circuit, Hawkins had already gone around Dohm for the lead
position taking Charlie George with him. This left Dohm in the third
position and Robbie Scott and Davey Johnson were still battling for the
fourth spot.
Caution would fly again on the 20th lap as Ryan Markham came to a stop in
turn four. The yellow would wave again on the 23rd lap as Dustin Hamrick
came to a rest in turn four as well.
At the half-way point in the race, Hawkins still had the lead over Dohm,
Johnson, Chuck Harper and Mike Balzano who had started in the 22nd position.
The yellow flag would wave again on the 32nd lap for Wayne Chinn stopping
his mount in turn one with a flat tire on his mount. The yellow would fly
again on the 33rd lap for Billy Holbert stopping his # 7 machine on the
speedway.
A fast-charging Davey Johnson who had started eighth was now behind Dohm to
close the gap on the restart but leader Hawkins would get to a good jump on
the restart taking Dohm with him. Hawkins would again lead the field of cars
that ran clean and green for the next several laps until the yellow would
wave again for the final time on lap 41 for Steve Wilmoth with a flat tire.
Hawkins would bring the field down for the restart for the final time and go
on to lead the remaining nine laps to go to Independent Racing Series
Victory Lane and win the 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial event over Cross
Lane’s, WV driver Tim Dohm, Latrobe, PA driver Davey Johnson, Beverly, WV
driver Chuck Harper and Mike Balzano from Parkersburg, WV.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 12-Independent Racing Series
Elkins Speedway, Elkins, WV
Friday Night August 3, 2007
A-Main Finish:
1. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
2. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
3. Davey Johnson-Latrobe, PA
4. Chuck Harper-Beverly, WV
5. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
6. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
7. Booper Bare-Rockridge Baths, VA
8. Tim Hitt-Weston, WV
9. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
10. Charlie George-Elkins, WV
11. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
12. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
13. Billy Holbert-Fairmont, WV
14. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
15. Joe Loudin-Buckhannon, WV
16. Robbie Scott-Shinnston, WV
17. Dustin Hamrick-Clarksburg, WV
18. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
19. Keith Barbara-South Park, PA
20. Tim Senic-Elkins, WV
21. Mike Benedum-Salem, WV
22. Tre Martin-Kenna, WV
23. Shawn Poling-Elkins, WV
24. D Jay Miller-Elkins, WV
25. Ricky Williams-Beckley, WV
Entries: 37
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Tim Dohm (New Track Record)-13:987
Heat-1: Charlie George, Tim Dohm, Ricky Williams, Wayne Chinn
Heat-2: Robbie Scott, Jared Hawkins, Dustin Hamrick, Keith Barbara
Heat-3: Mike Benedum, Robbie Blair, Tim Senic, Ryan Markham
Heat-4: Davey Johnson, Billy Holbert, D Jay Miller, Joe Loudin
B-Main # 1: Tim Hitt, Booper Bare, Shawn Poling
B-Main # 2: Chuck Harper, Chris Wilson, Mike Balzano
Series Provisionals: Rick Aukland, Steve Wilmoth
Track Provisional: Tre Martin
Independent Racing Series Schedule Update (Waynesfield Date
Removed)
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (July 31, 2007)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series and
the Waynesfield Motorsports Park in Waynesfield, OH have reached an
agreement to remove the tour date from the 2007 IRS Late Model Schedule.
The $5,000 to win date originally scheduled for August 18 has been removed
from the schedule and the Independent Racing Series plans to add some events
to finish out the Inaugural 2007 season.
“We are looking at adding a couple of more dates for the season and are in
the works now of talking with the promoters of these tracks,” stated
Independent Racing Series Director Dean Miracle.
In the upcoming weeks, further information will be released on the official
series website located at www.irsracing.net .
The Independent Racing Series will be in full force this weekend for two
back-to-back $5,000 to win shows starting with the Elkins Motor Speedway in
Elkins, WV this Friday night for the 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial
event. Saturday night will take the series to Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown
Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for the 27th Annual Shorty Bowers/Bull Durham
Championship.
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found online at
www.irsracing.net or by phoning the series office at (419) 425-3929.
2007 Independent Racing Series Schedule: (showing
Date/Venue/Location/Winner)
May 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH (Dave Hess Jr.)
May 18-Union County Speedway-Liberty, IN (Marty O’Neal)
May 19-Twin Cities Raceway Park-North Vernon, IN (Robbie Blair)
May 26-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH (Doug Dodd)
June 10-Challenger Raceway-Indiana, PA (Robbie Blair)
June 16-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV (Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
June 23-Jim Nier’s KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH (Eddie Carrier Jr.)
July 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH (Steve Francis)
July 20-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH (Ryan Markham)
July 21-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH (Mike Balzano)
July 28-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA (DJ Myers)
August 3-Elkins Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
August 4-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$5,000
September 15-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN-$5,000
$5,000 to win at Elkins/Hagerstown up next for Independent
Racing Series
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (July 30, 2007)—Two prestigious events are up next for the
Independent Racing Series at both Elkins Speedway and Hagerstown Speedway.
The 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial at the Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV
on Friday Night August 3 will be the first of the two race weekend which
pays $5,000 to the winner.
The 27th Annual Shorty Bowers/Bull Durham Championship will be on Saturday
night August 4 at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD
paying $5,000 to win for the Independent Racing Series Late Models.
A fireworks show will follow the IRS Late Model feature to honor the RH
Armstrong Memorial event at Elkins Speedway Friday night. Adult General
Admission is $15.00 with Pit Passes $35.00. Hot Laps are slated for 7:15
p.m. The Semi-Lates, Open Wheel Modifieds, Street Stocks and 4 Cylinders
will also be on the racing card.
Adult General Admission for Hagerstown Speedway’s 27th Annual Shorty
Bowers/Bull Durham Championship is $20.00 with Pit Passes going for $26.00.
Racing will start at 7:00 p.m. The Pure Stocks will also be on the racing
card for the night.
The Elkins Speedway is located off of US 219 in Elkins, WV. Take exit 99
from Interstate 79 to the Corridor H for 35 miles and then proceed to US
219, go half-mile, the track is located on the left. The Hagerstown Speedway
is located six miles west of Hagerstown, MD on US Route 40 (Old National
Pike).
DJ Myers of Greencastle, PA became the 10th different winner in 11 races on
the Independent Racing Series last Saturday July 28 at the Winchester (VA)
Speedway by taking the win over Bo Feathers, Allen Brannon, JT Spence and
Gary Stuhler.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH still leads the Independent Racing Series
point standings with only 10 markers over Ashland, OH driver Ryan Markham.
Bradford, OH driver Wayne Chinn is third in the series point standings with
just three points behind Markham for second spot. Chris Wilson of Louisa, KY
is fourth in the series points with 1274 total points. Dave Hess Jr. remains
in the fifth spot with 1169 points.
Previous RH Armstrong Memorial Winners Include:
1989-Tim Hitt & Charlie Swartz
1990-Denny Chamberlain
1991-Denny Chamberlain
1992-Frank Wilson
1993-Butch McGill
1994-Tim Hitt
1995-Dave Groves
1996-Dave Groves
1997-No Event Held
1998-Tim Hitt
1999-Gary Dalton
2000-Gary Dalton
2001-Chuck Harper
2002-Mike Benedum
2003-Butch McGill
2004-Robbie Blair
2005-Steve Casebolt Jr.
2006-Mike Balzano
Previous Shorty Bowers/Bull Durham Championship winners include:
1981-Denny Bonebrake
1982-Sam Nalley
1983-Jeff Purvis
1984-Denny Bonebrake
1985-Gary Stuhler
1986-Rodney Franklin
1987-Denny Bonebrake
1988-Gary Stuhler
1989-Gary Stuhler
1990-Rodney Franlin
1991-Bob Wearing, Jr.
1992-Rodney Franklin
1993-Gary Stuhler
1994-Rodney Franklin
1995-Gary Stuhler
1996-Rodney Franklin & Nathan Durboraw
1997-Kevin Denton & Marvin Winters
1998-Rodney Franklin
1999-Gary Stuhler
2000-Chub Frank
2001-Andy Anderson
2002-Gary Stuhler
2003-Gary Stuhler
2004-Tom Myers & Roy Deese Jr.
2005-Jason Covert & David Williams
2006-Brent Smith & Bo Feathers
The Payoff for Elkins and Hagerstown:
1. $5,000
2. $3,000
3. $2,000
4. $1,600
5. $1,400
6. $1,200
7. $1,000
8. $900
9. $800
10. $700
11. $600
12. $575
13. $550
14. $525
15. $500
16. $475
17. $450
18. $425
19. $400
20. $400
21. $400
22. $400
23. $400
24. $400
For further information on Elkins Speedway please log on to
www.elkinsmotorspeedway.com or call the track phone at (304) 636-5940. For
more information on Hagerstown Speedway, please log on to
www.hagerstownspeedway.com or call (301) 582-0640.
Current Series Championship Point Standings (After July 28th)
1. Rick Aukland-1484 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-1474 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-1471 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1274 (Louisa, KY)
5. Dave Hess Jr.-1169 (Waterford, PA)
6. Corey Conley-957 (Wellsburg, WV)
7. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
8. Robbie Blair-903 (Titusville, PA)
9. Steve Shaver-753 (Vienna, WV)
10. Robbie Scott-752 (Shinnston, WV)
2007 Independent Racing Series Event Winners
Hilltop Speedway-(Dave Hess Jr.)
Union County Speedway-(Marty O’Neal)
Twin Cities Raceway Park-(Robbie Blair)
Muskingum County Speedway-(Doug Dodd)
Challenger Raceway-(Robbie Blair)
Tyler County Speedway-(Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
KC Raceway-(Eddie Carrier Jr.)
Rocky Top Raceway-(Steve Francis)
Hilltop Speedway-(Ryan Markham)
Portsmouth Raceway Park-(Mike Balzano)
Winchester Speedway-(DJ Myers)
Current Rookie of the Year Point Standings (After July 28th)
1) Wayne Chinn-(Bradford, OH)-1471
2) Chris Wilson-(Louisa, KY)-1274
3) Robbie Scott-(Shinnston, WV)-752
4) Kenny Johnson-(Mineral Wells, WV)-136
2007 Independent Racing Series Sponsors Include: American Racer Tires,
AMPMSpeed.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmission, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Double H Race Fabrications, GRT
Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Integra Racing Shocks, Indy Screen
Print, KB Carburetion, Mason Racin’, Rim Apparel, Rocket Chassis, Sweet
Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries.
DJ Myers becomes 10th different Independent Racing Series
winner at
Winchester
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
Winchester, VA (July 28, 2007)—DJ Myers of Greencastle, PA became the 10th
different winner in 11 races on the Independent Racing Series by claiming
the $5,000 prize at the Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA on Saturday
night July 28.
Myers dueled with Bo Feathers during the remaining laps then pulled away
with three laps to go in route to his first Independent Racing Series win
during his first-ever visit with the series. Myers came to Victory Lane
while driving the Myers Construction/New Product Technology/Warren
Trucking/Rhodes Race Wires sponsored Dietz Performance Racing Engines
powered Warrior Pontiac GTO.
Allen Brannon and DJ Myers would parade the 24 car starting field down to
the green flag for the start of the 50 lap affair as Brannon slipped down
low going into one taking the lead off the second corner with Myers in tow.
The caution would immediately fly as Darryl Hills would lose a drive-shaft
on the main straight.
Brannon would bring the field back to the green and lead the first circuit
with Myers, Bo Feathers, Gary Stuhler and Rick Aukland in tow.
Myers would get around Brannon to take the lead on the second lap. The next
yellow would fly on the fourth lap as Jonathan Dehaven spun his # 13D mount
in the fourth corner. It was still Myers, Brannon, Feathers, Stuhler and
Aukland the top-five.
The caution would fly again on the 11th lap as Ryan Markham came to a rest
on the turn two guard-rail. Aukland would get around Stuhler for the fourth
spot on the next lap and the two veteran drivers would duel it out for the
next few laps until Stuhler maintained the position for fourth on the 14th
circuit.
Stuhler would now challenge for the third spot from Bo Feathers on the 18th
lap but Feathers used the top groove to his advantage holding the spot.
The yellow would wave again on the 21st lap for Rick Aukland coming to a
stop in turn two after mechanical woes on his K & E Trucking Malcuit powered
MasterSbilt. On the restart it’s Myers, Brannon, Feathers, Stuhler and tenth
starter JT Spence.
With the half-way indicators from the flagman on the speedway, Feathers
would go around Brannon for the second spot looking ahead at leader DJ
Myers.
By the 32nd circuit, Myers had stretched out a 10 car length lead over
second place driver Bo Feathers.
The caution would wave again on the 34th lap as Mark Pettyjohn slowed in
turn two with a flat tire. Caution would wave again on lap 37 for Wayne
Chinn as he retired to the pits with a right-front flat tire. On the restart
it’s Myers, Feathers, Brannon, Spence and Stuhler the top-five.
The final caution would fly on the 40th lap for Mark Pettyjohn as he came to
a stop in turn four. Feathers would be on Myers’ back bumper for the restart
trying to make the pass for the lead complete in turn one but would have to
fall in line for second as the feature was coming to an end.
Myers would stay out front with only 10 laps to go leaving a 10 car gap
between him and Feathers with only three to go and go on to win the main
event on lap 50 over Feathers, Brannon, Spence and Stuhler. Jim Yoder, Devin
Friese, Ricky Elliott, Mike Hardy and Tommy Armel completed the top-ten.
There were 45 entries from seven states that signed into the pits with Mark
Pettyjohn taking the Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time of the night with a
15:303 second lap. Heat Race winners were Bo Feathers, Allen Brannon, Rick
Aukland and Jimmy Bernheisel. B-Main winners were Mark Pettyjohn and Jim
Yoder. Independent Racing Series provisionals went to Wayne Chinn and Corey
Conley.
The series returns to action this Friday Night August 3 at the Elkins
Speedway in Elkins, WV for the 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial event
paying $5,000 to win. The following night, the series will make a visit over
at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for another
$5,000 to win event during the running of the 27th Annual Shorty Bowers/Bull
Durham Championship.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please call the
series office at (419) 425-3929 or log on to www.irsracing.net .
Official Summary of Results
Round # 11-Independent Racing Series
Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA
Saturday July 28, 2007
A-Main Finish:
1. DJ Myers-Greencastle, PA
2. Bo Feathers-Winchester, VA
3. Allen Brannon-Winchester, VA
4. JT Spence-Winchester, VA
5. Gary Stuhler-Greencastle, PA
6. Jim Yoder-Selinsgrove, PA
7. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
8. Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE
9. Mike Hardy-Stephens City, VA
10. Tommy Armel-Winchester, VA
11. Gerald Davis-Delray, WV
12. Ronnie Dehaven Jr.-Winchester, VA
13. Les Hare-Felton, PA
14. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV
15. Kris Eaton-Winchester, VA
16. Terry Lescalleet-Chambersburg, PA
17. Jimmy Bernheisel-Lebanon, PA
18. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
19. Jonathan Dehaven-Winchester, VA
20. Chuck Clise-Frostburg, MD
21. Mark Pettyjohn-Milton, DE
22. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
23. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
24. Darryl Hills-Great Mills, MD
Entries: 45 from seven states (OH, KY, MD, WV, VA, DE, PA)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Mark Pettyjohn-15:303 seconds
Heat-1: Bo Feathers, DJ Myers, JT Spence, Devin Friese, Mark Pettyjohn,
Wayne Chinn, Wayne Johnson, Greg Elrod, Andy Anderson, Brian Tavenner, Roger
Jenkins, Wayne Walls Jr.
Heat-2: Allen Brannon, Gerald Davis, Chuck Clise, Tommy Armel, Jonathan
Dehaven, Darryl Hills, Herk Armel, Charlie George, Jared Teegarden, Corey
Conley, Ernie Davis
Heat-3: Rick Aukland, Les Hare, Ryan Markham, Terry Lescalleet, Jim Yoder,
Wesley Bonebrake, Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Moe Harden, Mike Hardy
Heat-4: Jimmy Bernheisel, Gary Stuhler, Ricky Elliott, Kris Eaton, Brad
Omps, Denny Bonebrake, Tony Crim, Scott Merryman, Jimmy Richards, Sean
Cosgrove, Buddy Dillman
B-Main 1: Mark Pettyjohn, Jonathan Dehaven, Darryl Hills, Brian Tavenner,
Wayne Johnson, Greg Elrod, Charlie George, Roger Jenkins, Corey Conley, Herk
Armel, Jared Teegarden, Wayne Chinn
B-Main 2: Jim Yoder, Ronnie Dehaven Jr., Mike Hardy, Brad Omps, Tony Crim,
Moe Harden, Denny Bonebrake, Scott Merryman, Jimmy Richards
Dash: Allen Brannon, DJ Myers, Gary Stuhler, Bo Feathers, Ricky Elliott
Series Provisionals: Wayne Chinn and Corey Conley
Current Series Championship Point Standings (After July 28th)
1. Rick Aukland-1484 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-1474 (Ashland, OH)
3. Wayne Chinn-1471 (Bradford, OH)
4. Chris Wilson-1274 (Louisa, KY)
5. Dave Hess Jr.-1169 (Waterford, PA)
6. Corey Conley-957 (Wellsburg, WV)
7. Rick Bond-947 (Mansfield, OH)
8. Robbie Blair-903 (Titusville, PA)
9. Steve Shaver-753 (Vienna, WV)
10. Robbie Scott-752 (Shinnston, WV)
2007 Independent Racing Series Event Winners
Hilltop Speedway-(Dave Hess Jr.)
Union County Speedway-(Marty O’Neal)
Twin Cities Raceway Park-(Robbie Blair)
Muskingum County Speedway-(Doug Dodd)
Challenger Raceway-(Robbie Blair)
Tyler County Speedway-(Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
KC Raceway-(Eddie Carrier Jr.)
Rocky Top Raceway-(Steve Francis)
Hilltop Speedway-(Ryan Markham)
Portsmouth Raceway Park-(Mike Balzano)
Winchester Speedway-(DJ Myers)
Current Rookie of the Year Point Standings (After July 28th)
1) Wayne Chinn-(Bradford, OH)-1471
2) Chris Wilson-(Louisa, KY)-1274
3) Robbie Scott-(Shinnston, WV)-752
4) Kenny Johnson-(Mineral Wells, WV)-136
2007 Independent Racing Series Sponsors Include: American Racer Tires,
AMPMSpeed.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmission, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Double H Race Fabrications, GRT
Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Integra Racing Shocks, Indy Screen
Print, KB Carburetion, Mason Racin’, Rim Apparel, Rocket Chassis, Sweet
Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries.
Tight points battle takes Independent Racing Series east to
Winchester
Speedway
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (July 26, 2007)—The Independent Racing Series will return to
action this weekend for a one-day $5,000 to win show at the Winchester
Speedway in Winchester, VA this Saturday night July 28.
This will mark the first appearance to the state of Virginia for the IRS
Late Models as Rick Aukland leads a tight top-three points battle into this
Saturday’s event. Aukland leads last weekend’s Hilltop Speedway winner Ryan
Markham with just nine points and Wayne Chinn is only 15 points behind
leader Aukland. Fourth is Louisa, KY driver Chris Wilson with 1199 points,
and fifth is Waterford, PA driver Dave Hess Jr. with 1169 points.
Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH currently leads the Rookie of the Year
Championship points with 1339 points. Directly behind Chinn is Chris Wilson
with 1199 points.
The event at Winchester Speedway will feature a complete show of Integra
Racing Shocks Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 50 lap $5,000 to win
A-Main race. The Pure Stocks and 4-Cylinders will also be on the racing
card.
Adult Admission is only $15.00 into the stands with Adult Pit Passes being
$25.00.
The Late Model portion of the program is being sponsored by Crim’s Trailer
Sales of Front Royal, Virginia.
Winchester Speedway is located at Exit 313 off of Interstate 81, then on
route 50 for two miles, then right at Victory Lane, then left on Airport.
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by calling
the series office at (419) 425-3929 or clicking your web browser to
www.irsracing.net. For more information on the Winchester Speedway, please
click on www.winchestervaspeedway.com .
The Payoff for this weekend’s event is as follows:
1. $5,000
2. $3,000
3. $2,000
4. $1,600
5. $1,400
6. $1,200
7. $1,000
8. $900
9. $800
10. $700
11. $600
12. $575
13. $550
14. $525
15. $500
16. $475
17. $450
18. $425
19. $400
20. $400
21. $400
22. $400
23. $400
24. $400
2007 Independent Racing Series Event Winners
Hilltop Speedway-(Dave Hess Jr.)
Union County Speedway-(Marty O’Neal)
Twin Cities Raceway Park-(Robbie Blair)
Muskingum County Speedway-(Doug Dodd)
Challenger Raceway-(Robbie Blair)
Tyler County Speedway-(Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
KC Raceway-(Eddie Carrier Jr.)
Rocky Top Raceway-(Steve Francis)
Hilltop Speedway-(Ryan Markham)
Portsmouth Raceway Park-(Mike Balzano)
Current Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (After July
21st)
1) Rick Aukland-(Zanesville, OH)-1356
2) Ryan Markham-(Ashland, OH)-1347
3) Wayne Chinn-(Bradford, OH)-1339
4) Chris Wilson-(Louisa, KY)-1199
5) Dave Hess Jr.-(Waterford, PA)-1169
6) Rick Bond-(Mansfield, OH)-947
7) Robbie Blair-(Titusville, PA)-903
8) Corey Conley-(Wellsburg, WV)-821
9) Steve Shaver-(Vienna, WV)-753
10) Robbie Scott-(Shinnston, WV)-752
Current Rookie of the Year Point Standings (After July 21st)
1) Wayne Chinn-(Bradford, OH)-1356
2) Chris Wilson-(Louisa, KY)-1199
3) Robbie Scott-(Shinnston, WV)-752
4) Kenny Johnson-(Mineral Wells, WV)-136
2007 Independent Racing Series Sponsors Include: American Racer Tires,
AMPMSpeed.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmission, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Double H Race Fabrications, GRT
Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Integra Racing Shocks, Indy Screen
Print, KB Carburetion, Mason Racin’, Rim Apparel, Rocket Chassis, Sweet
Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries.
Independent Racing Series makes first visit to Rocky Top on
July 13th
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (July 2, 2007)桝fter two weeks off, the Independent Racing
Series will get back at it July 13th at the Rocky Top Raceway in Coal Grove,
Ohio.
The Independent Racing Series will sanction the 揈ngines Inc/Carl Grover
Motorsports 50?on Friday July 13th at the 3/8th抯 mile semi-banked clay
oval.
The $5,000 to win/$400 to start event will mark the largest paying Super
Late Model event to ever be held on the grounds of Rocky Top Raceway. The
night抯 event will feature a complete show of Integra Racing Shocks Time
Trials, Heat Races, the ever-popular 5-Lap Pole Dash, B-Mains, and the
50-Lap A-Main event.
This will mark the eighth event on the series tour in 2007 with six
different winners in the seven previous events held this season. The only
repeat winner is Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA picking up wins at
Challenger Raceway and Twin Cities Raceway Park. Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt
Rock, WV won the most recent event at KC Raceway back on June 23 taking the
victory over Zanesville, OH driver Bart Hartman.
The Bombers will provide support class racing action July 13th running for
$1,000 to win. General Admission to the stands is $20.00 with Adult Pit
Passes $35.00.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH sits atop of the point standings with just
two markers over Bradford, OH driver Wayne Chinn. Ryan Markham is third in
series points with Dave Hess Jr. fourth and Rick Bond fifth.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please call the
series office ay (419) 425-3929 or click www.irsracing.net on your web
browser. For further information on Rocky Top Raceway, please dial (740)
547-3478 or click to www.rockytopraceway.net .
The Payoff for the Engines Inc/Carl Grover Motorsports 50 is as follows:
1. $5,000
2. $3,000
3. $2,000
4. $1,600
5. $1,400
6. $1,200
7. $1,000
8. $900
9. $800
10. $700
11. $600
12. $575
13. $550
14. $525
15. $500
16. $475
17. $450
18. $425
19. $400
20. $400
21. $400
22. $400
23. $400
24. $400
2007 Independent Racing Series Event Winners
Hilltop Speedway-(Dave Hess Jr.)
Union County Speedway-(Marty O扤eal)
Twin Cities Raceway Park-(Robbie Blair)
Muskingum County Speedway-(Doug Dodd)
Challenger Raceway-(Robbie Blair)
Tyler County Speedway-(Paul Wilmoth Jr.)
KC Raceway-(Eddie Carrier Jr.)
Current Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (After June
23, 2007)
1) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH)-919
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH)-917
3) Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH)-906
4) Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA)-898
5) Rick Bond (Mansfield, OH)-806
6) Chris Wilson (Louisa, KY)-801
7) Robbie Scott (Shinnston, WV)-752
8) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH)-661
9) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-643
10) Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH)-555
Current Rookie of the Year Point Standings (After June 23, 2007)
1) Wayne Chinn-(Bradford, OH)-917
2) Chris Wilson-(Louisa, KY)-801
3) Robbie Scott-(Shinnston, WV)-752
4) Kenny Johnson-(Mineral Wells, WV)-136
2007 Independent Racing Series Sponsors Include: American Racer Tires,
AMPMSpeed.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmission, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Double H Race Fabrications, GRT
Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Integra Racing Shocks, Indy Screen
Print, KB Carburetion, Mason Racin? Rim Apparel, Rocket Chassis, Sweet
Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries.
Busy Month of July for Independent Racing Series kicks off
July 13th
(Over $100,000 in prize money during “Money Month of July”)
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (July 6, 2007)—The Independent Racing Series will kick off a
busy schedule of events for the month of July starting with the July 13
event at the Rocky Top Raceway in Coal Grove, OH. The “Engines Inc./Carl
Grover Motorsports 50” will pay $5,000 to win at the 3/8th’s mile race-track
located just minutes from the Kentucky/Ohio border.
The series was scheduled to compete at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St.
Clairsville, OH on Saturday July 14 but the race has been postponed as track
crews are still working to have the facility ready for the IRS date during
the month of August.
The Independent Racing Series will then head back to Jeff Norris’ Hilltop
Speedway in Millersburg, OH on Friday night July 20 for a $5,000 to win
event. During the first visit to the track back on May 4th, Waterford, PA
driver Dave Hess Jr. took the Inaugural “IRS Deadline 50” event over
Parkersburg, WV driver Mike Balzano.
After the July 20 event at Hilltop Speedway, the series will head south to
the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH on Saturday night July 21 for
a $5,000 to win event. This will mark the tenth event on the series tour in
2007.
The “Money Month of July” for the Independent Racing Series will wind down
on Saturday night July 28 as the series makes it’s first-ever trek into
Virginia with a $5,000 to win stop at the Winchester Speedway in Winchester,
WV.
All events during the “Money Month of July” for the Independent Racing
Series pay $5,000 to win/$400 to start with total purses for the four races
in excess of $100,000.
Following the July events, the series will start the month of August at the
Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV on Friday night July 3rd for the RH Armstrong
Memorial event then head to Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in
Hagerstown, MD on Saturday night August 4 for the 27th edition of the Shorty
Bowers/Bull Durham Championship. Both of those events pay $5,000 to win.
The series now boasts six different winners in seven events as previous
winners on the tour so far include Dave Hess Jr. at Hilltop Speedway, Marty
O’Neal at Union County Speedway, Robbie Blair at both Twin Cities Raceway
Park and Challenger Raceway, Doug Dodd at the Muskingum County Speedway,
Paul Wilmoth Jr. at the Tyler County Speedway, and most recently Eddie
Carrier Jr. at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway back on June 23rd.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series please call the
series office at (419) 425-3929 or visit www.irsracing.net on your web
browser.
Eddie Carrier Jr. prevails during “Night the Stars Come Out”
at KC Raceway
(Salt Rock, WV driver wins first Independent Racing Series event)
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
CHILLICOTHE, OH (June 23, 2007)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, West
Virginia passed race leader Josh McGuire four laps into the 40 lap main
event and went on to win the Independent Racing Series sanctioned “Night the
Stars Come Out” at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, Ohio on Saturday
Night June 23, 2007.
Carrier, who made his first appearance with the Independent Racing Series in
2007, made his trip worth while taking $5,000 for his efforts driving the
Carl Grover Motorsports owned, Engines Inc. sponsored Grover powered Rocket
Chassis Ford Taurus.
Front-row starters Josh McGuire and Jason Montgomery led the 24-car field
down to the green flag with McGuire sliding to the outside to lead the pack
of cars down the back-chute with Montgomery in tow and Wayne Chinn right
behind. McGuire would lead the first circuit with Montgomery, Chinn, Carrier
and Doug Drown in tow.
The first of two cautions thrown came on lap four as Wayne Chinn made
contact with Robbie Blair and Blair getting spun around. As an end result,
Blair was sent to the tail of the field for stopping on the race-track,
according to Independent Racing Series Procedures.
Carrier would now be in the second spot right behind McGuire on the restart.
Not letting any grass grow on the restart, Carrier Rocketed to the front
down the back-chute on the restart and never look back the remaining 36
laps.
Carrier would see the first bit of lapped traffic by the 14th lap as he
placed Rick Bond, Chad Hina, and Chris Wilson a lap down in just one lap. At
the same time this was going on, Rick Aukland had come from his seventh
place starting spot and took the third spot away from Jason Montgomery in
the # 21 car just two laps later on the 16th circuit.
By the half-way point, Carrier had stretched out a five car length lead on
the remaining field over McGuire, Aukland, Montgomery, Bart Hartman who had
started 15th and had worked his way up to the fourth spot, and Rod Conley
was fifth.
As Carrier seemed to be making space between him and the rest of the field,
all eyes were on Bart Hartman as he was picking through the field of cars in
front of him, already battling for the second spot of McGuire with just 10
laps to go. McGuire would now settle for second with Aukland back in the
third spot.
With just four laps to go in the 40 lap main event, caution would fly for
Ben Adkins spinning his # B7 mount in turn four. Under the yellow flag,
current IRS point leader Ryan Markham lost the left rear tire and wheel from
his # 5m race-car. Markham retired from the wrecker to the pits.
This would make it a four lap dash to the checkered flag with Carrier
leading, 15th place starter Bart Hartman second, Rick Aukland third, Josh
McGuire fourth, and Rod Conley was fifth.
Carrier got a good jump on the restart and was only challenged one time by
Hartman coming down to the white flag for the lead position, trying yet one
more time down the final trek of the back-chute of the 3/8th’s mile speed
plant.
Hartman couldn’t make it work, almost getting over the embankment around the
final lap with Carrier going on to win over Hartman, Aukland, McGuire, and
Rod Conley. Jason Montgomery, Rick Combs, Doug Drown, Wayne Chinn, and
Delmas Conley rounded out the top-ten.
There were 35 entrants among four states represented during the annual
running of the “Night the Stars Come Out” event. In preliminary action,
Eddie Carrier Jr. set overall fast time during Qualifying with a 14:167
second lap. Heat Race winners were Robbie Blair, Rick Aukland, Josh McGuire
and Eddie Carrier Jr. B-Main winners were Steve Shaver and Rick Combs.
The next event on the tour will be on Friday night July 13th at the Rocky
Top Raceway in Coal Grove, Ohio for the running of the “Engines Inc. /Carl
Grover Motorsports 50” event. The race will pay $5,000 to the winner. The
event scheduled for the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, Ohio
for the following night July 14th has been postponed until the month of
August due to completion of the race facility.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 7 of 2007 (June 23, 2007)
Independent Racing Series
KC Raceway-Chillicothe, Ohio
$5,000 to win event
“Night the Stars Come Out” A-Main Finish:
1. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
2. Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH
3. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
4. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
5. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
6. Jason Montgomery-Jackson, OH
7. Rick Combs-Bethel, OH
8. Doug Drown-Wooster, OH
9. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
10. Delmas Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
11. Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH
12. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
13. Chris Stotts-Shade, OH
14. John Blankenship-Williamson, WV
15. Keith Berner-Millersburg, OH
16. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
17. Ben Adkins-West Portsmouth, OH
18. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
19. Greg Oliver-Jackson, OH
20. Bobby Kitchen-Grove City, OH
21. Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH
22. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
23. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
24. Chad Hina-Blue Rock, OH
Heat-1 Finish: Robbie Blair, Wayne Chinn, Doug Drown, Jason Montgomery,
Bobby Kitchen, Rick Bond, Chris Wilson, Cody Parker, Kenny Spencer
Heat-2 Finish: Rick Aukland, Doug Dodd, Delmas Conley, Ryan Markham, Steve
Shaver, Mark Frazier, Keith Berner, Marty Huntley, Dean Boyd
Heat-3 Finish: Josh McGuire, Rod Conley, Chad Hina, Bart Hartman, Dave Hess
Jr., Ben Adkins, Rick Combs, Ryan Eddleblute, Chad Todd
Heat-4 Finish: Eddie Carrier Jr., Greg Oliver, Chris Stotts, John
Blankenship, Josh Tidwell, Bill Williams, Ronnie Mayle, Craig Gibson
B-Main 1 Finish: Steve Shaver, Keith Berner, Bobby Kitchen, Rick Bond, Chris
Wilson, Marty Huntley, Cody Parker, Dean Boyd, Kenny Spencer, Mark Frazier
B-Main 2 Finish: Rick Combs, Dave Hess Jr., Ben Adkins, Josh Tidwell, Bill
Williams, Ronnie Mayle, Ryan Eddleblute, Chad Todd, Craig Gibson
Race Statistics:
Entries: 35
Fast Time: Eddie Carrier Jr. 14:167 seconds
Lap Leaders: McGuire (1-4), Carrier (5-40)
Cautions: 2
Hard Charger of The Race: Bart Hartman (15th to 2nd)
Series Provisionals- Rick Bond and Chris Wilson
Current Independent Racing Series Point Standings (after 6-23)
1. Rick Aukland-919 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Wayne Chinn-917 (Bradford, OH)
3. Ryan Markham-906 (Ashland, OH)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-898 (Waterford, PA)
5. Rick Bond-806 (Mansfield, OH)
6. Chris Wilson-801 (Louisa, KY)
7. Robbie Scott-752 (Shinnston, WV)
8. Bart Hartman-661 (Zanesville, OH)
9. Robbie Blair-661 (Titusville, PA)
10. Cody Parker-643 (Zanesville, OH)
Paul Wilmouth Jr. becomes “King of the Ring” during IRS visit
to Tyler
County
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
MIDDLEBOURNE, WV (June 16, 2007)-Paul Wilmouth Jr. of Clarksburg, West
Virginia led all 50 laps of the 4th Annual Eaton/Childers “King of the Ring”
event Saturday Night June 16 at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne,
West Virginia. Wilmouth took $5,000 for his efforts driving the Midcap Land
& Timber, Adkin’s Timber, NAPA Auto Parts, Glastell Lumber sponsored JR
Jones powered Rocket Chassis Monte Carlo.
Dash winner Ryan Markham and Wilmouth brought the 25 car field down to the
green flag for the start of the 50 lap main event with Wilmouth taking to a
commanding lead of the pack while Ryan Markham settled for second early on.
The first caution would wave on lap two as D.J. Miller, Chuck Harper, and
Dave Gorrell retired from the main event with damaged machines.
Wilmouth again took to the point riding the high side with a packed house
behind him after the first Delaware Double-File restart took place. Behind
Wilmouth saw Markham George Lee and Doug Horton.
Caution would wave again on the seventh and the 17th lap as the field
settled in for the 33 lap run to the end.
Tim Dohm had already begun to work his way up to Markham’s back-bumper with
Robbie Blair, and Robbie Scott.
The fight was now for the runner-up spot as Markham and Dohm battled
side-by-side for a few laps and three wide action was behind the second
place battle as Robbie Blair, Robbie Scott, Dave Hess Jr. held off charges
from Donnie Dotson and Wayne Chinn, often going three-wide at times.
Dhom would finally work his way around Markham for the second spot with just
a handful of laps to go but never shake him as he stuck his nose to the
inside several times before the end of the 50 lap event. Wilmouth held on to
win the event over Dohm, Markham, Blair, and Scott the top-five. The rest of
the top-ten included Josh McGuire, Wayne Chinn, Dave Hess Jr., Donnie Dotson
and Corey Conley.
In preliminary action, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania driver Alex Ferree held fast
time around the ¼ mile oval with a 12:54 second lap. Heat Race Winners were
Chris Wilson, Tim Dohm, Josh McGuire and Donnie Dotson. B-Main winners were
Alex Ferree and Steve Wilmouth.
Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, Ohio is the next stop for the
Independent Racing Series for Round # 7 on Saturday night June 23 as the
annual “Night the Stars Come Out” take to the track as well as the Allstar
Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series do battle racing for $5,000 to win
each. For more information on Jim Nier’s KC Raceway please visit
www.kc-raceway.com and for more information on the Independent Racing
Series, please log on to www.irsracing.net .
Official Summary of Results
Round # 6-Independent Racing Series
Tyler County Speedway
Saturday June 16, 2007
4th Annual “Eaton/Childers King of the Ring” A-Main Finish:
1. Paul Wilmouth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
2. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
3. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
4. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
5. Robbie Scott-Shinnston, WV
6. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
7. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
8. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
9. Donnie Dotson-West Union, WV
10. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV
11. Steve Weigle-Middlebourne, WV
12. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
13. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
14. Steve Wilmouth-Clarksburg, WV
15. Alex Ferree-Saxonburg, PA
16. Bobby Hill-Jacksonburg, WV
17. Mike Benedum-Sulem, WV
18. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
19. George Lee-Loudonville, OH
20. Mike Eaton-St. Clairsville, OH
21. Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH
22. Butch McGill-West Union, WV
23. Chuck Harper-Beverly, WV
24. D. Jay Miller-Elkins, WV
25. Dave Gorrell-St. Mary’s WV
Entries: 40 from four states (KY, OH, WV, PA)
Fast Time: Alex Ferree-12:54 seconds
Heat-1: Chris Wilson, Steve Weigle, George Lee, Robbie Blair, Alex Ferree
Heat-2: Tim Dohm, Dave Hess Jr., Doug Horton, Butch McGill, Greggie Oliver
Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Paul Wilmouth Jr., Robbie Scott, Ryan Markham, Rick
Bond
Heat-4: Donnie Dotson, Corey Conley, Wayne Chinn, Chuck Harper, D. Jay
Miller
Dash: Ryan Markham, Paul Wilmouth Jr., George Lee, Doug Horton, Chris Wilson
B-Main 1: Alex Ferree, Bobby Hill, Dave Gorrell
B-Main 2: Steve Wilmouth, D. Jay Miller, Mike Benedum
Series Provisionals: Rick Aukland and Rick Bond
Track Provisional: Mike Eaton
Current Independent Racing Series Point Standings (after six events)
1. Ryan Markham-779 (Ashland, OH)
2. Wayne Chinn ®-776 (Bradford, OH)
3. Rick Aukland-772 (Zanesville, OH)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-766 (Waterford, PA)
5. Robbie Scott ®-752 (Shinnston, WV)
6. Rick Bond-677 (Mansfield, OH)
7. Chris Wilson ®-673 (Louisa, KY)
8. Bart Hartman-513 (Zanesville, OH)
9. Robbie Blair-505 (Titusville, PA)
10. Mark Banal-494 (St. Clairsville, OH)
2007 event winners:
Hilltop Speedway (Dave Hess Jr.)
Union County Speedway (Marty O’Neal)
Twin Cities Raceway Park (Robbie Blair)
Muskingum County Speedway (Doug Dodd)
Challenger Raceway (Robbie Blair)
Tyler County Speedway (Paul Wilmouth Jr.)
Upcoming events:
June 23-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win
July 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000 to win
July 14-Cannonball Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000 to win
July 20-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win
July 21-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000 to win
KC Raceway awaits the Independent Racing Series on June 23rd
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (June 14, 2007)-It’s the home of the Dirt Track World
Championship annually, but June 23 the event is the annual “Night the Stars
Come Out” for the Independent Racing Series Late Models along with the
Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in
Chillicothe, Ohio.
The IRS Late Models and Allstar Sprints will take center stage on Saturday
June 23rd running for $5,000 to win each.
The Independent Racing Series portion of the program for the “Night the
Stars Come Out” includes a complete show of Time Trials, Heat Races,
B-Mains, the ever-popular Dash event, and the 50 lap $5,000 to win/$400 to
start main event.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio currently leads the point standings with
the Independent Racing Series heading into this weekend’s event at the Tyler
County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia. Aukland is flanked in series
points by Wayne Chinn of Bradford, Ohio. Chinn also currently leads the
series Rookie of the Year point standings.
Ryan Markham of Ashland, Ohio is currently third in the series point
standings behind Aukland and Chinn. Rounding out the top-five include Dave
Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pennsylvania and Robbie Scott of Shinnston, West
Virginia.
There have been four different winners in just five events with the
Independent Racing Series. Robbie Blair was the most recent winner June 10
at the Challenger Raceway in Indiana, Pennsylvania and has been the only
repeat winner of the 2007 season. Other event winners have included Dave
Hess Jr. at Hilltop Speedway, Marty O’Neal at the Union County (Indiana)
Speedway, Robbie Blair at both Twin Cities Raceway (Indiana) Park and the
Challenger Raceway, and Doug Dodd at Ron Moran’s Muskingum County Speedway
back on May 26th.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series please visit
www.irsracing.net and for more information on the KC Raceway please visit
www.kc-raceway.com
Eaton/Childers “King of the Ring” up next for the Independent
Racing Series
By Chris Tilley, Independent Racing Series P.R. Director
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH (June 12, 2007)-After one of the most exciting races of the
season at Challenger Raceway last weekend, the Independent Racing Series
will be back in action this Saturday night June 16 for the 4th Annual
Eaton/Childers “King of the Ring” paying $5,000 to win for the IRS Super
Late Models at the BDS promoted Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West
Virginia.
The home of the “Hillbilly 100” Tyler County Speedway will play host to the
IRS Super Late Models for the first time. While headlining the program,
there will be a complete show consisting of Time Trials, Heat Races, Dash
event, B-Mains, and the 50 lap $5,000 to win A-Main event.
Other divisions on the racing card include the AMRA Modifieds, Pure Stocks,
Junkyard Warriors, Mod Lites, and the Mini Wedges.
Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, West Virginia won the 2006 edition of the
Eaton/Childers King of the Ring event at the ¼ mile high-banked dirt oval
located in Middlebourne, West Virginia. Other previous Eaton/Childers
winners include Paul Wilmouth and Vienna, WV driver Steve Shaver.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio leads the points heading into the event
over second place runner Wayne Chinn of Bradford, Ohio with just one point
separating the first two positions. Behind the top-two include Ashland,
Ohio’s Ryan Markham, Waterford, Pennsylvania’s Dave Hess Jr., and Shinnston,
West Virginia driver Robbie Scott who won the tune-up event last Saturday
night at Tyler County in preparation for the June 16 event.
Tyler County Speedway is located 23.2 miles north of US 50 on SR 18 (WSR) at
the fairgrounds. The Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with Driver’s Meeting
slated for 6:15 p.m. Hot laps will immediately follow at the conclusion of
the driver’s meeting. Adult General Admission is only $20.00 with Pit Passes
$35.00. Independent Racing Series rules and procedures will govern the Super
Late Model portion of the program.
For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please contact the
series office at (419) 425-3929 or www.irsracing.net on your web browser.
The Tyler County Speedway’s track phone is (304) 758-2660 or click on
www.tylercountyspeedway.net for more information.
Current Independent Racing Series Point Standings: (after five events)
1. Rick Aukland-634 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Wayne Chinn ®-633 (Bradford, OH)
3. Ryan Markham-632 (Ashland, OH)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-624 (Waterford, PA)
5. Robbie Scott ®-607 (Shinnston, WV)
6. Rick Bond-548 (Mansfield, OH)
7. Chris Wilson ®-541 (Louisa, KY)
8. Bart Hartman-513 (Zanesville, OH)
9. Cody Parker-480 (Zanesville, OH)
10. Mike Balzano-435 (Parkersburg, WV)
06-10-07
Robbie Blair becomes first repeat winner of the Independent Racing Series
By Chris Tilley, Independent Racing Series P.R. Director
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
INDIANA, PA (June 11, 2007)-Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pennsylvania became
the first repeat winner on the Independent Racing Series tour June 10 as he
captured the “Mega Blitz ‘07” at the Challenger Raceway in Indiana,
Pennsylvania. Blair took $5,000 for his efforts driving the Specialty Racing
Products, Hoosier Racing Tire, Bossard’s Used Auto Parts, Slavic Custom
Racing Decals, Chelby’s Tanning, Armstrong Lumber, Maloney Tool & Mold and
Genesis Racing Shocks sponsored Custom powered Rocket Pontiac Grand Prix.
In what was to be one of the most exciting feature events seen this season
on the Independent Racing Series, front-row feature starters Robbie Scott
and Jared Hawkins brought the 24 car field down to the green flag with
Fairmont, WV driver Jared Hawkins taking to the high-side of the track and
the early lead in the 50 lap main event. Hawkins would lead the pack around
to the stripe for the first circuit along with Scott, Blair, and Dave Hess
Jr. in tow.
By the sixth lap of the main event, Hess had used the outside momentum to
propel around Scott for the second spot setting his sights on race leader
Jared Hawkins. The two would duke it out for the next several laps as the
field was starting to catch the slower cars of Chris Wilson going a lap down
on the ninth circuit and David Blazavich on the 11th lap.
By the 15th lap the pack of leaders were trying to hold their own as lapped
cars across the board became a huge determining factor in the race for the
lead as Hawkins was trapped behind the slower car of Tom Kitchen which
allowed Hess and Blair to go three wide for just a moment. Hess would
however get around Hawkins for the lead on the 20th lap taking Alex Ferree
with him going for the second spot.
The first caution would not wave until the 24th lap as Hess and Ferree
collided with lapped cars and the outside turn three retaining wall. This
would move Ferree and Hess to the tail of the field for stopping on the
race-track and new race leader Jared Hawkins would be on the point with
Robbie Blair second, Todd Andrews third and Robbie Scott fourth.
On the 27th lap race leader Hawkins was starting to feel the pressure from
second place runner Blair and he stuck the nose to the inside of Hawkins to
secure the lead on the 28th lap. Caution would wave on the 27th lap for Hess
stopping in turn two. This would line the field up in their Delaware
Double-File restart with Blair going inside and making it stick on the
restart to secure that position and lead for the first time in the 50 lap
main event.
The yellow flag would fly on the 33rd lap for Tom Kitchen stopping on the
speedway in the # 17t entry. The field would line back up with Blair up
front, Hawkins second, Andrews third while Wayne Chinn was in the fourth
spot. The yellow would also wave on the 34th lap for David Blazavich
spinning on the front-stretch. The final caution of the night would come on
the 35th lap as Jim Yoder would stop with a left-rear flat tire.
Blair would stay out front until the end with Hawkins finishing second,
Chinn third, Andrews fourth and Matt Lux fifth. Sammy Stile, Alex Ferree,
Dave Hess Jr., Gary Lyle and Jason Covert completed the top-ten.
In preliminary action, Heat races were won by Robbie Scott, Matt Lux, Ryan
Markham, and Gary Lyle. B-Main winners were Jason Covert and Mark Banal.
There were 34 drivers on hand for the event from five states including
Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York.
The next Independent Racing Series event will take place on Saturday night
June 16 at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia. This
will mark the first appearance by the IRS travelers to the Mountaineer State
for the running of the 4th Annual “Eaton/Childers King of the Ring 50”
event. The event will pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start. Independent
Racing Series rules and procedures will apply for this event. For further
information on the Independent Racing Series, please visit www.irsracing.net
for the latest news, point standings, results and entire rule book which is
printed on the official series website.
Official Summary of Results
Round # 5-Independent Racing Series
Challenger Raceway-Indiana, PA
Sunday June 10, 2007
Feature Finish:
1. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
2. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
3. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
4. Todd Andrews-Eldred, PA
5. Matt Lux-Franklin, PA
6. Sammy Stile-Irwin, PA
7. Alex Ferree-Saxonburg, PA
8. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
9. Gary Lyle-Hyde Park, PA
10. Jason Covert-York Haven, PA
11. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
12. Jim Yoder-Selinsgrove, PA
13. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
14. Robbie Scott-Shinnston, WV
15. Davey Johnson-Latrobe, PA
16. Scott Rhodes-Somerset, PA
17. David Blazavich-Marion Center, PA
18. Mike Blose-New Bethlehem, PA
19. Mark Banal-St. Clairsville, OH
20. Tom Kitchen-Indiana, PA
21. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY
22. Keith Barbara-South Park, PA
23. Rod Phillips-Punxsutawney, PA
24. David Scott-Garland, PA
Entries: 34 from five states (KY, OH, WV, PA, NY)
Heat-1: (Top-4 Transfer) Robbie Scott, Todd Andrews, Robbie Blair, Sammy
Stile, David Scott, Jason Covert, Keith Barbara, Tom Decker Jr., Cody Parker
Heat-2: (Top-4 Transfer) Matt Lux, Wayne Chinn, Jared Hawkins, David
Blazavich, Tom Kitchen, Bob Sheesley, Chris Wilson, Waylon Wagner, Matt
Gaston
Heat-3: (Top-4 Transfer) Ryan Markham, Alex Ferree, Dave Hess Jr., Jim
Yoder, Greg Oakes, Herman Bertolini, Gregg Satterlee, Rick Aukland
Heat-4: (Top-4 Transfer) Gary Lyle, Scott Rhodes, Rod Phillips, Mike Blose,
Mark Banal, Davey Johnson, Tom Decker Sr., Tracy Fritter
B-Main # 1: (Top-3 Transfer) Jason Covert, David Scott, Tom Kitchen, Keith
Barbara, Waylon Wagner, Matt Gaston, Bob Sheesley, Chris Wilson, Tom Decker
Jr., Cody Parker (DNS)
B-Main # 2 (Top-3 Transfer) Mark Banal, Davey Johnson, Rick Aukland, Greg
Oakes, Herman Bertolini, Gregg Satterlee, Tracy Fritter, Tom Decker Sr.
Series Provisionals: Chris Wilson and Keith Barbara
Current Independent Racing Series Points (after 5 events)
1. Rick Aukland-634 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Wayne Chinn ®-633 (Bradford, OH)
3. Ryan Markham-632 (Ashland, OH)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-624 (Waterford, PA)
5. Robbie Scott ®-607 (Shinnston, WV)
6. Rick Bond-548 (Mansfield, OH)
7. Chris Wilson ®-541 (Louisa, KY)
8. Bart Hartman-513 (Zanesville, OH)
9. Cody Parker-480 (Zanesville, OH)
10. Mike Balzano-435 (Parkersburg, WV)
06-04-07
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Doug Dodd claims $5,000 in IRS trip to Muskingum County
Speedway
Contact: Chris Tilley-Independent Racing Series P.R. Director
(606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
ZANESVILLE, OH-Doug Dodd of Cambridge, Ohio took one of the largest wins of
his career Saturday night May 26 in front of a packed house at Ron Moran’s
Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio as the Independent Racing
Series rolled into town for the Dunn/Hartman/Lutz/Tanner & Boyd Memorial
event. Dodd went to victory lane taking $5,000 for his efforts in the
Southeastern Equipment, Bi-Con Services, J & L Fuels, Gospeedprint.com,
Tyson’s Bar sponsored Vic Hill powered MasterSbilt Pontiac GTO.
Second in the main event was Darrell Lanigan of Union, Kentucky in the
Lanigan Autosports, Gotta Race sponsored Cornett Thunder powered Rocket
chassis Ford Fusion.
Third was Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio in the K & E Trucking, Chase Race
Decals sponsored Malcuit powered MasterSbilt Pontiac Grand Prix.
Front-row starters Darrell Lanigan and Rick Aukland brought the 24-car field
down to the green flag with Aukland taking the early lead in the opening lap
with Lanigan, Bart Hartman, Doud Dodd, Sean Cosgrove, and Steve Shaver in
tow.
Caution would fly on the 11th lap for Wayne Chinn losing an air cleaner on
the back-chute bringing out the first yellow as Aukland would still lead
with Lanigan second, Dodd third, and Shaver fourth.
Caution would come out on lap-14 for debris on the front-chute with Shaver
vying for the third spot from Dodd before the yellow. Caution would wave
again on lap 15 for Norm Aronhalt getting over the hill in turn one. On the
restart Dodd would try again for second spot trying to take the position
away from Lanigan but the field would stay single-file.
Aukland would lead at the half-way point with Darrell Lanigan second, Doug
Dodd third, and Steve Shaver in fourth spot. Dodd would make the second spot
pass stick on the 26th lap setting his sights on the leader Rick Aukland.
Dodd would take the lead away from Aukland on the 30th lap and not look back
as Aukland remained in the second spot, Lanigan third, and Shaver fourth.
On the 25th lap, Lanigan would make a pass on second place runner Rick
Aukland with Dodd still out front with a comfortable lead, Shaver fourth,
Jared Hawkins fifth, and Mark Banal sixth.
Caution would wave again on the 36th lap with Chad Hina going over the hill
bringing out the yellow. The caution would wave again on the 37th lap with
Brad Malcuit also going over the turn three hill. The caution would also
wave again on lap 39 for Eric Myers spinning in turn four with just 11 laps
to go. A yellow flag on the restart for Robbie Scott getting spun on the
front-chute would leave an 11 lap shoot-out to the finish. The field would
stay green until the end with Dodd taking the win over Lanigan, Aukland,
Shaver, Hawkins, and Hartman sixth. Larry Moran, Mark Banal, Sean Cosgrove,
and Cody Parker would complete the top-ten.
The next Independent Racing Series will be idle this next weekend in
preparation for the “Mega Blitz ’07” at the Challenger Raceway in Indiana,
Pennsylvania paying $5,000 to win. For more information on the Independent
Racing Series, please visit www.irsracing.net .
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF RESULTS
INDEPENDENT RACING SERIES
Round # 4-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH
Saturday Night May 26, 2007
Feature Finish:
1. Doug Dodd
2. Darrell Lanigan
3. Rick Aukland
4. Steve Shaver
5. Jared Hawkins
6. Bart Hartman
7. Larry Moran
8. Mark Banal
9. Sean Cosgrove
10. Cody Parker
11. Donnie Moran
12. Corey Conley
13. Ryan Markham
14. Robbie Scott
15. Eric Myers
16. Norm Aronhalt
17. Rick Bond
18. Shane McLoughlin
19. Marty O’Neal
20. Brad Malcuit
21. Chris Wilson
22. Chad Hina
23. Dave Hess Jr.
24. Wayne Chinn
25. Ryan Twarog
Entries: 44 from six states (IN, PA, KY, VA, WV, OH)
Overall Fast Time: Cody Parker (16:392 seconds) $100 Fast Time Award
Heat-1: Bart Hartman, Jared Hawkins, Doug Dodd, Dave Hess Jr.
Heat-2: Sean Cosgrove, Darrell Lanigan, Rick Aukland, Donnie Moran
Heat-3: Steve Shaver, Cody Parker, Shane McLoughlin, Marty O’Neal
Heat-4: Wayne Chinn, Norm Aronhalt, Mark Banal, Ryan Twarog
B-Main # 1: Larry Moran, Robbie Scott, Ryan Markham, Paul Beaschler, Dave
Wirt
B-Main # 2: Brad Malcuit, Eric Myers, Corey Conley, Devin Friese, Bob Moskey
Series Provisionals: Rick Bond & Chris Wilson
Track Provisional: Chad Hina
Current Points: (after four events)
1. Rick Aukland-559 (Zanesville, OH)
2. Ryan Markham-557 (Ashland, OH)
2. Wayne Chinn-557 (Bradford, OH)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-550 (Waterford, PA)
5. Rick Bond-548 (Mansfield, OH)
6. Robbie Scott-532 (Shinnston, WV)
7. Bart Hartman-513 (Zanesville, OH)
8. Chris Wilson-466 (Louisa, KY)
9. Mike Balzano-435 (Parkersburg, WV)
10. Marty O’Neal-419 (Spencer, IN)
Independent Racing Series heads home to Muskingum County
Speedway this
Saturday
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
FINDLAY, OH-The Independent Racing Series heads back home to Ohio this
weekend as on Saturday Night the IRS crew will head to Ron Moran’s Muskingum
County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio paying $5,000 to win / $400 to start in
the Dunn/Hartman/Lutz/Tanner & Boyd Memorial event.
The series competed in Indiana last weekend as part of the “Hoosier
Challenge” with Marty O’Neal of Spencer, Indiana taking Night # 1 at Union
County Speedway Friday and Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pennsylvania taking
Night # 2 at Twin Cities Raceway Park.
Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, West Virginia currently leads the points
heading into this weekend’s event with just four markers over second place
runner Wayne Chinn of Bradford, Ohio who currently leads the Rookie of the
Year chase.
Adult General Admission is $20.00 for the event with Children 6-11 admitted
for $5.00 and Children 5 and under admitted free. Pit Passes are $40.00. Pit
Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with Adult General Admission gates opening at 5:00
p.m. Racing is slated for 7:00 p.m.
Muskingum County Speedway is a 3/8 miles semi-banked clay oval race-track
located off of Frazeysburg Road in Dresden, Ohio. For further information on
Muskingum County Speedway, please call the Speedway at (740) 754-9199. The
speedway’s website is located at www.mcspeedway.20m.com .
The IRS Late Model tire rule for the event includes: Hoosier 1200, 1300,
1400, 1600 (LM20 & LM40 are also legal). American Racer compounds include:
SD33, SD44, SD48, and MD56. The compounds only on the Rear, open tires on
the front end of the car.
EVENT PURSE: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7)
$1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525,
15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22)
$400, 23) $400, 24) $400.
The Independent Racing Series sanctions dirt late model racing in the
Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions. For more information on the series
please call the series office at (419) 425-3929 or please visit the website
located at www.irsracing.net .
Official Supporters of the Independent Racing Series include: American Racer
Tires, AMPMSPEED.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert
Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing
Tire, Indy Screen Print, Integra Racing Shocks, KB Carburetors, Mason
Racin’, RIM LLC. Promotions, Rocket Chassis, Sweet Manufacturing, and Wrisco
Industries, Inc.
Aukland’s misfortune turns into Blair’s payday in IRS Twin
Cities Action
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]
NORTH VERNON, IN-Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pennsylvania became the third
different winner in three events taking the $5,000 payday Saturday Night May
19 in Independent Racing Series action at the Twin Cities Raceway Park in
North Vernon, Indiana. Blair took the lead on lap 41 of the 50 lap main
event after race leader Rick Aukland broke a left front shock mount on his #
12 MasterSbilt chassis.
The “Titusville Terror” Robbie Blair came to Victory Lane in the Specialty
Products, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tire, Bossard’s Used Auto
Parts, Slavic Custom Racing Decals, Chelby’s Tanning, Armstrong Lumber,
Maloney Tool & Mold sponsored Custom powered Rocket Pontiac Grand Prix.
Second in the main event was Union, Kentucky’s Darrell Lanigan in the
Lanigan Autosports, Gotta Race sponsored Cornett powered Rocket Ford Fusion.
Third was Richmond, Indiana’s Duane Chamberlain in the C.W. Watson
Excavating, Allstar Performance sponsored Dargie powered Rayburn Monte
Carlo. Fourth was Hard Charger Bart Hartman of Zanesville, Ohio in the
Hartman Enterprises Urgent Cash, Hoosier Tires sponsored Cornett powered
Rocket Pontiac Grand Prix. Rounding out the top-five in the main event was
Franklin, Indiana’s Steve Barnett in the J.D. Byrider Auto Sales, Tony
Stewart Racing, Spears Auto Parts sponsored Rayburn powered C.J. Rayburn
Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Front-row starters Rick Aukland and Robbie Blair brought the 24 car field
down to the green flag with Aukland jumping to the early lead on the bottom
and made it stick to lead the first circuit. Aukland would lead lap one with
Blair, Doug Ault, Duane Chamberlain and Darrell Lanigan running fifth.
The first yellow flag would not fly until lap 23 as Robbie Scott hit the
wall in turn four after the throttle stuck on his # 18 race-car. The yellow
would fly as Aukland would remain at the point, Robbie Blair second, Darrell
Lanigan now third, Duane Chamberlain fourth, and Greg Johnson fifth.
The second caution would wave on lap 30 as Rick Bond in the # 007 stalled
his machine in turn four with Aukland at the point, then Blair, Johnson,
Lanigan, and Bart Hartman now fifth. Caution would fly again on lap 37 as
Chris Wilson landed on the inside birm of the track in turn one.
With just eight laps to go on the 42nd circuit race leader Rick Aukland
would succumb to a left front shock mount breaking and ending his hopes of
the $5,000 payday. There was a new leader of the field, and it was second
place runner Robbie Blair with Bart Hartman moving to second with Lanigan
right behind getting the second spot back on lap 44 from Hard Charger
Hartman. Aukland would fall of on the 45th lap with just five to go as
caution would fly for the fourth and final time for Tim Prince stopping in
turn two. At this point, Lanigan seemed to be the only car using the
moisture on the top of the track trying to track down race leader Robbie
Blair but could not complete the pass for the top spot and Robbie Blair
would go on to win over Lanigan, Duane Chamberlain, Hartman, and Steve
Barnett. Wayne Chinn, Mike Balzano, Scott Graham, Doug Ault, and Mike Jewell
completed the top-ten.
The next event for the Independent Racing Series comes up this Saturday
night May 26 at Ron Moran’s Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio
paying $5,000 to win. Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, WV leads the pack of
drivers in points to the speedway this Saturday night for the
Dunn/Hartman/Lutz/Tanner & Boyd Memorial with just four points over second
place runner and Rookie of the Year point leader Wayne Chinn.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 3 of Independent Racing Series
Twin Cities Raceway Park-North Vernon, Indiana
Saturday May 19, 2007
Feature Finish:
1. Robbie Blair
2. Darrell Lanigan
3. Duane Chamberlain
4. Bart Hartman
5. Steve Barnett
6. Wayne Chinn
7. Mike Balzano
8. Scott Graham
9. Doug Ault
10. Mike Jewell
11. John Mason
12. Marty O’Neal
13. Mark Barber
14. Ryan Markham
15. Shannon Reed
16. Chris Wilson
17. Tim Prince
18. Rick Bond
19. Rick Aukland
20. Greg Johnson
21. Cody Parker
22. Shawn Negangard
23. Dave Hess Jr.
24. Robbie Scott
Entries: 27
Overall Fast Time: Robbie Blair (New Track Record) 13:78 seconds
Heat-1: Steve Barnett, Marty O’Neal, Shannon Reed, Mark Barber, Mike Jewell,
Mike Balzano, Bart Hartman, Justin Shaw, Doug Smith
Heat-2; Darrell Lanigan, Scott Graham, Duane Chamberlain, Wayne Chinn, Doug
Ault, Ryan Markham, Cody Parker, Rick Bond, Tim Prince
Heat-3: Dave Hess Jr., Rick Aukland, Greg Johnson, Robbie Blair, Robbie
Scott, Johns Mason, Chris Wilson, Rohn Moon, Shawn Negangard
Dash: Rick Aukland, Robbie Blair, Doug Ault, Duane Chamberlain, Darrell
Lanigan
B-Main: Bart Hartman, Chris Wilson, Tim Prince, Shawn Negangard, Cody
Parker, Rohn Moon, Rick Bond, Doug Smith, Justin Shaw
Caution Flags: Four (laps 23, 30, 37, and 45)
Red Flags: none
Time of Race: 27 minutes
Series Provisionals: Cody Parker and Rick Bond
A-Main Hard Charger: Bart Hartman (Advanced 15 positions) Started
19th/Finished 4th
A-Main Rookie of the Race: Wayne Chinn
Current Points (after 3 events)
1. Mike Balzano-435 (Parkersburg, WV)
2. Wayne Chinn®-431 (Bradford, OH)
3. Dave Hess Jr.-423 (Waterford, PA)
4. Ryan Markham-420 (Ashland, OH)
5. Rick Bond-415 (Mansfield, OH)
6. Rick Aukland-412 (Zanesville, OH)
7. Robbie Scott®-396 (Shinnston, WV)
8. Bart Hartman-369 (Zanesville, OH)
9. Chris Wilson®-337 (Louisa, KY)
10. Duane Chamberlain-294 (Richmond, IN)
2007 Event Winners:
May 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH (Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA)
May 18-Union Co. Speedway-Liberty, IN (Marty O’Neal-Spencer, IN)
May 19-Twin Cities Raceway Park-N. Vernon, IN (Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA)
2007 Upcoming Events:
May 26-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
June 10-Challenger Raceway-Indiana, PA-$5,000
June 16-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Marty O'Neal gets biggest win of career in Independent Racing
Series action
By Chris Tilley
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 [email protected]
LIBERTY, IN-Marty O'Neal of Spencer, Indiana took the lead from Dave Hess
Jr. on lap 20 and never looked back in route to his $5,000 payday Friday May
18 at the Union County Speedway in Liberty, Indiana. O'Neal went to
Independent Racing Series Victory Lane for the first time driving the
Tri-State Timber, Concord Construction sponsored Hartwell powered CJ Rayburn
Pontiac GTO. The 43 year-old O'Neal battled Bart Hartman in the closing laps
to take the win at the 3/8th's mile track.
Bart Hartman of Zanesville, Ohio finished second to O'Neal driving the
Urgent Cash, Banshee Graphics sponsored Cornett powered Rocket Pontiac Grand
Prix. Duane Chamberlain of Richmond, Indiana would finish third driving the
CW Watson Excavating, Allstar Performance sponsored Dargie powered Rayburn
Monte Carlo. Fourth was Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pennsylvania driving the
Hess' Garage & Salvage, Beacon Lubricants, Texas Roadhouse sponsored Kraiger
powered Rocket GTO. Rounding out the top-five was Greenwood, Indiana's Rohn
Moon driving the Wildside Race Graphics, Core Capitol Inc., Outlaw Chassis
by MPR sponsored Moon powered Rayburn Monte Carlo.
At the drop of the green flag, Inaugural IRS opening winner and point leader
Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pennsylvania took to the high side to lead the
opening lap with yellow coming out on lap 3 for Debris on the back-chute.
Hess went back out front on the re-start with O'Neal and Hartman in tow.
Hess would work around lapped traffic on the 10th lap with Chris Wilson
becoming the first to become a lap down to the field. Caution would again
fly on lap 14 with Hess losing the marginal gap bunching the field up for
the restart with 36 laps to go. O'Neal would slide around race-leader Hess
on lap 20 with Bart Hartman right on his bumper now pressuring Hess for
second making the position stick on lap-21.
The field would stay green until lap 33 when caution would come out. Steve
Barnett of Franklin, Indiana pulled his # 89 in the infield with damage
under the hood.
Caution would again fly on lap 47 with just three to go as Indiantown,
Florida's Patrick Sheltra got crossed up on the front-chute bringing out the
final caution with O'Neal still on the point. O'Neal took the green and
never looked back on his was to the $5,000 payday and the biggest win of his
racing career at Union County Speedway.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the
official website located at www.irsracing.net .
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF RESULTS:
Round # 2-Independent Racing Series
Union County Speedway-Liberty, Indiana
Friday May 18, 2007
Feature Finish:
1. Marty O'Neal-Spencer, Indiana
2. Bart Hartman-Zanesville, Ohio
3. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, Indiana
4. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, Pennsylvania
5. Rohn Moon-Greenwood, Indiana
6. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, West Virginia
7. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, Ohio
8. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, Ohio
9. Ryan Markham-Ashland, Ohio
10. Robbie Scott-Shinnston, West Virginia
11. Rick Bond-Mansfield, Ohio
12. Shawn Negangard-Osgood, Indiana
13. Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, Florida
14. Cody Parker-Zanesville, Ohio
15. Scott Graham-Franklin, Indiana
16. Robbie Blair-Titusville, Pennsylvania
17. John Mason-Millersburg, Ohio
18. Jeff Alsip-Walton, Kentucky
19. Bob Franklin-Coatsville, Indiana
20. Steve Barnett-Franklin, Indiana
21. Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, Indiana
22. Chris Wilson-Louisa, Kentucky
23. Mark Banal-St. Clairsville, Ohio
24. Doug Smith-Somerset, Kentucky
Entries: 29 among six states
Fast Time: Bart Hartman-14:850 seconds
Heat-1: Dave Hess Jr., Rick Bond, Bart Hartman, Wayne Chinn
Heat-2: Robbie Blair, Duane Chamberlain, Patrick Sheltra, Cody Parker
Heat-3: Mike Balzano, Ryan Markham, Rohn Moon, John Mason
Heat-4: Marty O'Neal, Jason Jameson, Bob Franklin, Rick Aukland
Dash: Rohn Moon, Dave Hess Jr., Bart Hartman, Marty O'Neal, Rick Bond
B-Main: Steve Barnett, Robbie Scott, Mark Banal, Shawn Negangard, Scott
Graham, Jeff Alsip, John Whitney Jr., Chris Wilson, Mike Bechelli, Ronnie
Douglas, Justin Shaw, Doug Smith
Series Provisionals: Chris Wilson and Doug Smith
Hard Charger: Rick Aukland-Advanced 9 positions (started 16th and finished
7th)
Rookie of the Race: Wayne Chinn
May 15, 2007
Independent Racing Series heads to Indiana for “Hoosier Challenge”
FINDLAY, OH (May 15, 2007)-After a weekend off, the drivers of the
Independent Racing Series are ready to get back at it as the series heads to
Indiana for a two-night tussle this weekend kicking off Friday May 18 at the
Union County Speedway in Liberty, Indiana and then Saturday May 19 at the
Twin Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, Indiana. Both events will pay
$5,000 to the winner.
Each night's event will feature a complete show of Time Trials, Heat Races,
B-Mains, Dash, and the 50 lap main event.
The Union County Speedway is a 3/8 mile semi-banked clay oval located in
Liberty, Indiana. The track phone number is (765) 458-6541. For more
information on Union County Speedway, please visit
www.unioncountyspeedway.com .
The Twin Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, Indiana is located 1.3 miles
south of U.S. Highway 50 on State Route 7, then 1.3 miles east, then 1.4
miles north on the first road after crossing the bridge (Rockcrest Road).
The track phone number is (812) 346-4040. The UMP Modifieds and Mini-Stocks
will also be in attendance for the Saturday event. Pit Gates open at 3:00
p.m. with Grandstand gates opening at 4:00 p.m. Hot Laps are slated for 6:30
p.m. For more information on Twin Cities Raceway Park please visit
www.twincitiesracing.net .
Adult general admission both nights is only $18.00 with Pit Passes $30.00
each night.
The purse for the Hoosier Challenge each night is: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3)
$2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7) $1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700,
11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525, 15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18)
$425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400, 23) $400, 24) $400
Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA won the opening Independent Racing Series
event back on May 4 at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio taking
$5,000 for his efforts and going into the record books as the first-ever IRS
event winner.
More information on the Independent Racing Series can be found at
www.irsracing.net . For more information on the Hoosier Challenge events,
please contact event promoter Dean Miracle at (419) 304-1499.
Current (Top-10) Points (after 1 event):
(showing Pos./Driver/Hometown/Totals)
1. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 150
2. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 148
3. George Lee (Loudonville, OH) 147
4. Doug Drown (Wooster, OH) 146
5. Wayne Chinn ® (Bradford, OH) 145
5. Rick Bond (Mansfield, OH) 144
7. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 143
8. Keith Barbara (South Park, PA) 142
9. Branden Russell (West Lafayette, OH) 139
10. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 138
Upcoming events:
Sat May 26-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Sun June 10-Challenger Raceway-Indiana, Pennsylvania-$5,000
Sat June 16-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
CONTACT: Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director) 606-219-1723
[email protected]
Independent Racing Series (IRS)
www.irsracing.net
Current (Top-10) Points (after 1 event):
(showing Pos./Driver/Hometown/Totals)
1. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 148
2. George Lee (Loudonville, OH) 147
3. Doug Drown (Wooster, OH) 146
4. Wayne Chinn ® (Bradford, OH) 145
5. Rick Bond (Mansfield, OH) 144
6. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 143
7. Keith Barbara (South Park, PA) 142
8. Branden Russell (West Lafayette, OH) 139
9. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 138
10. Eric Myers (Holmesville, OH) 137
Current Rookie of the Year ® Points (after 1 event):
(showing Pos./Driver/Hometown/Totals)
1. Wayne Chinn ® (Bradford, OH) 145
2. Kenny Johnson ® (Mineral Wells, WV) 136
3. Robbie Scott ® (Shinnston, WV) 130
4. Chris Wilson ® (Louisa, KY) 75
Contact: Wartburg Speedway
Track Phone: (423) 346-6750
Wartburg Speedway’s “Mack 50” pays $5,000 to win for Late Models May 11th
By Chris Tilley
A Friday night special event has been announced for the Wartburg Speedway in
Wartburg, Tennessee scheduled for Friday Night May 11, 2007.
Wartburg Speedway in Wartburg Tennessee, which usually competes as a
Saturday night operational facility will host the “MACK 50” paying $5,000 to
win for Super Late Model along with a $1,200 to win (Based on 20 cars) event
for the Sportsman division on May 11. The Pure Street, Pure Mini, and Front
Wheel Drive class will also compete for a regular show May 11.
This will be the first big event at the facility since last year as new
promoters Scott Green and Jot Raymond along with new Race Director Keith
Howell plans to host special events throughout the summer. “We are really
pleased to have MACK Trucks as title sponsor for the event,” stated Track
Promoter Scott Green. The track also plans to host the Advance Auto Parts
Thunder Racing Series during the summer paying $5,000 to win on Wednesday
July 4.
The Super Late Model event will feature a complete show of Time Trials, Dash
for Cash, B-Mains, and the 50 lap $5,000 to win/$150 to start “MACK 50” main
event. The Super Late Model tire rule for the event will be open tires. Any
compounds of Hoosier and American Racer will be permitted. Gates open Friday
May 11 at 4:00 p.m. with drivers meeting slated for 6:30 p.m. The Late
Models will pay a $100 entry fee and all drivers not making the main event
will receive $50.00 tow money.
Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series regulars Anthony White, Billy Ogle Jr.
along with Randy Weaver and Joe Armes along with many others are expected to
be in attendance for this special event.
Adult General Admission into the stands is only $15.00, children 7-12 will
be $5.00 and children six and under are free. Tier Parking is $20.00 per
person with children 7-12 $10.00 and children six and under free. Pit Passes
will be $30.00 for adults and children six and under will be admitted free
with a paying adult and Super Late Model Drivers will be charged an entry
fee of $100.
Wartburg Speedway is located off of Heidel Road in Wartburg, Tennessee. The
track phone on race-day is (423) 346-6750. For more information on the
Wartburg Speedway, please log on to the official website located at
www.wartburgspeedway.net
Independent Racing Series regular Rick Aukland picks up
un-sanctioned
Hilltop Speedway win May 6th
Courtesy: Chris Tilley (C/T Marketing) (606) 219-1723
[email protected]
MILLERSBURG, OHIO; Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio picked up another Late
Model feature event win May 6th, this time at the Hilltop Speedway in
Millersburg, Ohio during an un-sanctioned special Sunday night event at the
Jeff Norris owned 1/3 mile speed-plant.
Aukland took the Fast Dash win driving the K & E Trucking, Chase Race
Decals, Malcuit Racing Engines powered Rayburn Race Cars Pontiac Grand Prix.
The 2005 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee Aukland started with
Norm Aronhalt on the front-row of the main event with Aronhalt taking to the
point early in the event but Aukland reel Aronhalt in and at the next
caution on the restart, pull away to take the lead and eventually go on for
the win and the $1,000 first place prize. The event drew 27 entries for the
Dutch Country Store sponsored Hilltop Speedway Late Model division.
Aukland picked up the win over Ryan Markham, George Lee, D.J. Cline, Doug
Drown, Corey Conley, Freddie Carpenter, Jeff Esbenshade, Jeremy Canada, and
Chris Carpenter rounding out the top-ten.
Aukland also pulled double-duty racing in the Modified division as well
racking up a Second place run in the Dash event and taking Third in the main
event behind race winner Kyle Brown and second place runner Kevin Morehouse.
Aukland and the rest of the Independent Racing Series travelers will be back
in action on Friday Night May 18 at the Union County Speedway in Liberty,
Indiana racing for $5,000 to win in the opening event in the “Hoosier
Challenge”. The series will then head to the Twin Cities Raceway Park in
North Vernon, Indiana on Saturday night May 19 for night two of the “Hoosier
Challenge” paying $5,000 to the race winner.
More information on the Independent Racing Series can be found at
www.irsracing.net for the latest updates in news, results, and scheduled
information.
Dave Hess Jr. claims Independent Racing Series “Deadline 50”
event win
Contact: Independent Racing Series
Chris Tilley, Independent Racing Series P.R. Director
606-219-1723 • [email protected]
Millersburg, Ohio; Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pennsylvania came from his
second-row starting position in the main event to claim the First
Independent Racing Series “Deadline 50” event at the Hilltop Speedway in
Millersburg, Ohio on Friday Night May 4, 2007. Twenty-two year old Hess Jr.
came to victory lane in the Beacon Lubricants, Hess’ Garage and Salvage,
Texas Roadhouse sponsored Kraiger powered Rocket Pontiac GTO.
It was an all West Virginia front-row as Shinnston’s Robbie Scott and
Mineral Wells’ Kenny Johnson brought the field down to the green flag to
start the main event. Scott took to the early lead in the main event with
Johnson, Corey Conley, and Dave Hess Jr. in tow. Ben Adkins would be the
first car to leave the track on lap two with Scott still out front. The
first yellow flag would wave on lap five for a multitude of cars with Rod
Conley and Jeff Gress retiring from the event at this point. The caution
would come out again on lap 11 for Robbie Scott, the race leader coming to a
stop on the track. He entered the pits and was done for the night. On the
restart, contact between Eric Myers and Keith Barbara brought out the yellow
flag.
At this point it is new race leader Dave Hess Jr. out front. Caution would
fly on lap 25 as Ryan Markham brought out the yellow flag spinning. Hess is
the race leader at this point with Mike Balzano second, George Lee who
started 14th was third, Doug Drown was fourth, and Kenny Johnson was fifth.
Johnson would bring out the yellow on lap 28 and lap 29 would see Eric Myers
stopping on the speedway. Rick Aukland in the # 12 car retired to the pits
with 21 laps to go.
Hess would stay clean and green until the checkered flag with Mike Balzano,
who took second back from George Lee with three to go in the runner-up slot,
Lee third, Doug Drown fourth, and Rookie contender Wayne Chinn fifth. Rick
Bond, Ryan Markham, Keith Barbara, Mark Gardiner, and Jeff Esbenshade
completed the top-ten.
In preliminary action last Friday April 27, 45 cars entered with Wellsburg,
WV driver Corey Conley setting Fast Time of the night with a 13:858 second
lap around the very quick 3/8th’s mile oval. Heat Race winners were Matt
Miller, Wayne Chinn, Robbie Scott, and Steve Shaver. B-Main winners were
Eric Myers and George Lee with Provisional starting spots going to Doug
Horton and Branden Russell. The Double H Race Fabrications B-Main first
Non-Transfer contingency awards went to Wes Morrison (1st B-Main) and Dave
Wirt (2nd B-Main).
The series will take a week off and return with a Double-Header into the
Hoosier state of Indiana with a two night tussle kicking off at Union County
Speedway in Liberty, Indiana on Friday May 18 and then heading to the Twin
Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, Indiana on May 19 for the Hoosier
Challenge weekend. Both events pay $5,000 to the winner.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the
official series website located at www.irsracing.net .
Independent Racing Series Race Report For May 4, 2007
Race No. 1 - 2007 Season-“IRS Deadline 50”
Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, Ohio - 3/8th’s mile oval
$24,100 Purse-$5,000 To Win-50 Lap Feature
Showing Finish Pos.,Start Pos.,Car#,Driver,Hometown,and Purse Money Won
1. (3) #44-Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA-$5,000
2. (9) #E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-$3,000
3. (14) #21-George Lee-Loudonville, OH-$2,000
4. (12) #12-Doug Drown-Wooster, OH-$1,600
5. (7) #1-Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH-$1,400
6. (21) #007-Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH-$1,200
7. (8 ) #5m-Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH-$1,000
8. (13) #17-Keith Barbara-South Park, PA-$900
9. (22) #12m-Mark Gardiner-Massillion, OH-$800
10. (20) #93t-Jeff Esbenshade-Ashland, OH-$700
11. (24) #02-Branden Russell-W. Lafayette, OH-$600
12. (10) #12-Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH-$575
13. (17) #20m-Eric Myers-Holmesville, OH-$550
14. (2) #62-Kenny Johnson-Mineral Wells, WV-$525
15. (4) #14-Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV-$500
16. (19) #11-Blaine Aber-Wooster, OH-$475
17. (16) #113-Jeff Gress-Coshocton, OH-$450
18. (23) #46-Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV-$425
19. (15) #14-JR Gentry-Wooster, OH-$400
20. (1) #18-Robbie Scott-Shinnston, WV-$400
21. (18) #9x-Chester Elliott-Mansfield, OH-$400
22. (5) #71r-Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH-$400
23. (6) #3-David Scott-Garland, PA-$400
24. (11) #B7-Ben Adkins-West Portsmouth, OH-$400
Time Of Race: 47 minutes
Yellow Flags: Six-Laps: 5, 11, 12, 25, 28, 29
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Two-Scott (1-11), Hess (12-50)
"Rookie of the Race": Wayne Chinn
Provisional Starters: Doug Horton, Branden Russell
Car Count: 46 among five states (KY, IN, OH, WV, PA)
Time Trial Award: Corey Conley-13:858 seconds (New Track Record)
Heat Race Winners: Matt Miller, Wayne Chinn, Robbie Scott, Steve Shaver
"B" Main Winners: Eric Myers, George Lee
Dash Winner: Robbie Scott
SUMMARY - Time Trials:
Showing Pos./Car #/Driver/Residence/Fast Lap
1. # 14-Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV-13.858
2. #71r-Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH-13.999
3. #44-Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA-14.026
4. #18-Robbie Scott-Shinnston, WV-14.031
5. # 75-Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH-14.157
6. #46-Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV-14.198
7. #62-Kenny Johnson-Mineral Wells, WV-14.212
8. #20m-Eric Myers-Holmesville, OH-14.233
9. #30-Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV-14.246
10. #7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-14.323
11. #5m-Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH-14.335
12. #14-JR Gentry-Wooster, OH-14.359
13. #1-Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH-14.371
14. #E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-14.376
15. #17-Keith Barbara-South Park, PA-14.385
16. #02-Branden Russell-W. Lafayette, OH-14.416
17. #T8-Mark Banal-St. Clairsville, OH-14.417
18. #9x-Chester Elliott-Mansfield, OH-14.421
19. #1-Aaron Scott-Newark, OH-14.440
20. #12-Doug Drown-Wooster, OH-14.458
21. #12-Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH-14.494
22. #17-Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY-14.525
23. #3-David Scott-Garland, PA-14.574
24. #99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-14.584
25. #77-Scott Peltz-Cadiz, OH-14.629
26. #B7-Ben Adkins-W. Portsmouth, OH-14.673
27. #11-Brad Eagle-Loudonville, OH-14.834
28. #007-Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH-14.847
29. #2c-Clint Coffman-Mansfield, OH-14.855
30. #991-Dave Wirt-Fredericksburg, OH-14.913
31. #6-Trevor Phillips-Orrville, OH-14.960
32. #97-Larry Moran-Dresden, OH-14.971
33. #12m-Mark Gardiner-Massillion, OH-14.996
34. #23c-Jeremy Canada-Barberton, OH-15.047
35. #21-Wes Morrison-N. Lawrence, OH-15.314
36. #93t-Jeff Esbenshade-Ashland, OH-15.228
37. #16-Chet Alexander-Dalton, OH-15.263
38. #1mc-Butch McGill-W. Union, WV-15.286
39. #9-Norm Aronhalt-Warsaw, OH-15.420
40. #0L-Larry Smith-Hopewell, OH-15.541
41. #94-Mark Bellamy-Jeromesville, OH-15.942
42. #21-Larry Kingseed-Castalia, OH-15.985
43. #113-Jeff Gress-Coshocton, OH-16.072
44. #83-Scott James-Lawrenceburg, IN-No Time
45. #12-Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH-No Time
46. #21-George Lee-Loudonville, OH-No Time
Heat Finishes (10 Laps-Top-4 Transfer)
Heat-1 Finish: Matt Miller, Mike Balzano, Corey Conley, Rick Aukland, Eric
Myers, Brad Eagle, Norm Aronhalt, Wes Morrison, Jeremy Canada, Larry
Kingseed, Mark Bellemy.
Heat-2 Finish: Wayne Chinn, Kenny Johnson, Ryan Markham, Rod Conley, Aaron
Scott, Mark Gardiner, Branden Russell, Trevor Phillips, Chet Alexander,
Scott Peltz, Rick Bond.
Heat-3 Finish: Robbie Scott, David Scott, Dave Hess Jr., JR Gentry, Chris
Wilson, Larry Moran, Mark Banal, Bart Hartman, Clint Coffman, Donnie Moran,
Dave Wirt.
Heat-4 Finish: Steve Shaver, Ben Adkins, Keith Barabara, Doug Drown, Chester
Elliott, Jeff Gress, Larry Smith, Jeff Esbenshade, Doug Horton.
B-Main Finishes (12 Laps-Top-4 Transfer)
B-Main # 1: Eric Myers, Blaine Aber, Rick Bond, Mark Gardiner, Wes Morrison,
Branden Russell, Trevor Phillips, Mark Bellamy, Jeremy Canada (DNS: Aaron
Scott, Norm Aronhalt, Larry Kingseed, Chet Alexander, Scott Peltz, Scott
James)
B-Main # 2: George Lee, Jeff Gress, Chester Elliott, Jeff Esbenshade, Dave
Wirt, Doug Horton (DNS: Larry Moran, Mark Banal, Larry Smith, Bart Hartman,
Clint Coffman, Donnie Moran, Doug Dodd, Butch McGill)
Independent Racing Series opener rained out, will be completed
May 4th
Contact: Independent Racing Series
Chris Tilley, Independent Racing Series P.R. Director
606-219-1723 • [email protected]
MILLERSBURG, OH; The Independent Racing Series rolled into Jeff Norris’
Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio Friday Night April 27th for the IRS
Deadline 50, but Mother Nature had different plans for the event.
The event was rained-out after all Heats and the Dash had been completed,
leaving the two 12-Lap B-Mains and the 50 lap $5,000 to win race for this
Friday May 4, 2007.
Corey Conley picked up $100.00 in Fastenal Time Trials setting fast time
over 45 entries from five states. Conley also set a new track record
breaking George Lee’s record set last year. Conley set a 13:858 second lap
around the 3/8th’s mile with an average speed of 86.506 miles per hour. Heat
Winners were Matt Miller, Wayne Chinn, Robbie Scott, and Steve Shaver.
Robbie Scott won the Dash event.
The rain-date which had been set in case of inclement weather early last
week will now be utilized for the remaining program of B-Mains and the
Feature event along with B-Mains and Features for Hilltop Speedway
supporting divisions. Armbands from last Friday April 27th will be honored
for the event and new Late Models that enter the event may start on the tail
end of the two B-Mains. The First B-Main will be a complete restart, and
starting lineups for both B-Mains and the Sweet 16 Feature Lineup is posted
at the end of the release.
Hilltop Speedway is located 3 miles South of Millersburg Ohio on County Road
150. County Road 150 is located at the US Highway 62 and Ohio Highway 83
split or 1/8th Mile past Clark Ohio, turn left just past city limits onto CR
150.
More information on the Independent Racing Series is available on the World
Wide Web by clicking www.irsracing.net . For more information on Hilltop
Speedway, please contact the track at (330) 674-6747 or click to
www.hilltopspeedway.net .
Independent Racing Series Race Report For April 27, 2007
Race No. 1 - 2007 Season-“IRS Deadline 50”
Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, Ohio - 3/8th’s mile oval
$24,100 Purse-$5,000 To Win-50 Lap Feature
Car Count: 45 among five states (KY, IN, OH, WV, PA)
Time Trial Award: Corey Conley-13:858 seconds (New Track Record)
Heat Race Winners: Matt Miller, Wayne Chinn, Robbie Scott, Steve Shaver
"B" Main Winners: To Be Determined 5/4/07
Dash Winner: Robbie Scott
SUMMARY - Time Trials:
Showing Pos./Car #/Driver/Residence/Fast Lap
1. # 14-Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV-13.858
2. #71r-Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH-13.999
3. #44-Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA-14.026
4. #18-Robbie Scott-Shinnston, WV-14.031
5. # 75-Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH-14.157
6. #46-Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV-14.198
7. #62-Kenny Johnson-Mineral Wells, WV-14.212
8. #20m-Eric Myers-Holmesville, OH-14.233
9. #30-Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV-14.246
10. #7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-14.323
11. #5m-Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH-14.335
12. #14-JR Gentry-Wooster, OH-14.359
13. #1-Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH-14.371
14. #E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-14.376
15. #17-Keith Barbara-South Park, PA-14.385
16. #02-Branden Russell-W. Lafayette, OH-14.416
17. #T8-Mark Banal-St. Clairsville, OH-14.417
18. #9x-Chester Elliott-Mansfield, OH-14.421
19. #1-Aaron Scott-Newark, OH-14.440
20. #12-Doug Drown-Wooster, OH-14.458
21. #12-Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH-14.494
22. #17-Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY-14.525
23. #3-David Scott-Garland, PA-14.574
24. #99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-14.584
25. #77-Scott Peltz-Cadiz, OH-14.629
26. #B7-Ben Adkins-W. Portsmouth, OH-14.673
27. #11-Brad Eagle-Loudonville, OH-14.834
28. #007-Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH-14.847
29. #2c-Clint Coffman-Mansfield, OH-14.855
30. #991-Dave Wirt-Fredericksburg, OH-14.913
31. #6-Trevor Phillips-Orrville, OH-14.960
32. #97-Larry Moran-Dresden, OH-14.971
33. #12m-Mark Gardiner-Massillion, OH-14.996
34. #23c-Jeremy Canada-Barberton, OH-15.047
35. #21-Wes Morrison-N. Lawrence, OH-15.314
36. #93t-Jeff Esbenshade-Ashland, OH-15.228
37. #16-Chet Alexander-Dalton, OH-15.263
38. #1mc-Butch McGill-W. Union, WV-15.286
39. #9-Norm Aronhalt-Warsaw, OH-15.420
40. #0L-Larry Smith-Hopewell, OH-15.541
41. #94-Mark Bellamy-Jeromesville, OH-15.942
42. #21-Larry Kingseed-Castalia, OH-15.985
43. #113-Jeff Gress-Coshocton, OH-16.072
44. #83-Scott James-Lawrenceburg, IN-No Time
45. #12-Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH-No Time
Heat Finishes (10 Laps-Top-4 Transfer)
Heat-1 Finish: Matt Miller, Mike Balzano, Corey Conley, Rick Aukland, Eric
Myers, Brad Eagle, Norm Aronhalt, Wes Morrison, Jeremy Canada, Larry
Kingseed, Mark Bellemy.
Heat-2 Finish: Wayne Chinn, Kenny Johnson, Ryan Markham, Rod Conley, Aaron
Scott, Mark Gardiner, Branden Russell, Trevor Phillips, Chet Alexander,
Scott Peltz, Rick Bond.
Heat-3 Finish: Robbie Scott, David Scott, Dave Hess Jr., JR Gentry, Chris
Wilson, Larry Moran, Mark Banal, Bart Hartman, Clint Coffman, Donnie Moran,
Dave Wirt.
Heat-4 Finish: Steve Shaver, Ben Adkins, Keith Barabara, Doug Drown, Chester
Elliott, Jeff Gress, Larry Smith, Jeff Esbenshade, Doug Horton.
B-Main # 1 Lineup for May 4, 2007:
20m-Eric Myers-----1-Aaron Scott
11-Brad Eagle-----12m-Mark Gardiner
9-Norm Aronhalt-----02-Branden Russell
21-Larry Kingseed-----6-Trevor Phillips
23c-Jeremy Canada-----16-Chet Alexander
21-Wes Morrison-----77-Scott Peltz
94-Mark Bellamy-----007-Rick Bond
83-Scott James
B-Main # 2 Lineup for May 4, 2007:
17-Chris Wilson-----9x-Chester Elliott
97-Larry Moran-----113-Jeff Gress
T8-Mark Banal-----0L-Larry Smith
75-Bart Hartman-----93t-Jeff Esbenshade
2c-Clint Coffman-----46-Doug Horton
99-Donnie Moran-----991-Dave Wirt
12-Doug Dodd-----1mc-Butch McGill
“Sweet 16” Starting Lineup for May 4, 2007:
18-Robbie Scott-----62-Kenny Johnson
44-Dave Hess Jr.-----14-Corey Conley
71r-Rod Conley-----7-Matt Miller
1-Wayne Chinn-----30-Steve Shaver
E1-Mike Balzano-----3-David Scott
B7-Ben Adkins-----5m-Ryan Markham
17-Keith Barbara-----12-Rick Aukland
14-JR Gentry-----12-Doug Drown
FINDLAY, OH
04-23-07
Its been talked about for months, but the season opener for the
newly-formed Independent Racing Series will finally become a reality this
Friday Night April 27th at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio.
The event was postponed due to cold temperatures and rain two weeks ago, but
Officials have worked diligently to prepare for the opening event this
Friday Night.
The $5,000 to win/$400 to start Super Late Model event is now expected to
draw several regional and national touring drivers to the 3/8th’s mile
speed-plant.
Hilltop Speedway opened up their 2007 campaign last Friday night with George
Lee taking the Late Model feature event win over Corey Conley, Doug Drown,
Doug Dodd, and Rick DeLong. Friday night’s opener was a great tune-up for
the drivers preparing for the Deadline 50 at Hilltop Speedway. “We had a lot
of good racers that showed up Friday, with 121 cars in the pits,” stated
Hilltop Speedway Owner/Promoter Jeff Norris. Norris also mentioned how much
they are looking forward to Friday night’s event. “We are looking forward to
seeing all the big-named drivers and teams and I know they will give the
fans a great show,” stated Norris again.
Norris isn’t the only one looking forward to the opening event of the
Independent Racing Series. “We are looking forward to getting the series
started, and building things after the first race or two. The weather looks
good for the weekend and we are expecting a good car count Friday night,”
stated Series President and Founder Dean Miracle.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio, one of the touring drivers this season on
the Independent Racing Series stopped by one of the IRS tracks Friday night
and made things pay off, racing with the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series and picking up his first series win worth $3,000.
“I visited Twin Cities Raceway Park during the BoB race Friday night and
this is another track we are looking forward to working with in 2007,”
stated Miracle.
Hilltop Speedway is located 3 miles South of Millersburg Ohio on County Road
150. County Road 150 is located at the US Highway 62 and Ohio Highway 83
split or 1/8th Mile past Clark Ohio, turn left just past city limits onto CR
150.
The gates open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Lapping slated for 6:30 p.m. this
Friday at Hilltop Speedway. General Admission is $18.00 and Pit Passes are
$35.00.
More information on the Independent Racing Series is available on the World
Wide Web by clicking www.irsracing.net . For more information on Hilltop
Speedway, please contact the track at (330) 674-6747.
**NOTE** This is the night before the Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series is at
the Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland for $10,000 to win. We
encourage everyone to stop by on the way to Hagerstown for Dean Miracle's
opening event of the Independent Racing Series.
Independent Racing Series Quick Facts
WHAT: Inaugural IRS Deadline 50
WHERE: Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, Ohio—1/3 mile high banked dirt oval
WHEN: Friday April 27, 2007
DIRECTIONS: Hilltop Speedway is located 3 miles South of Millersburg Ohio
on County Road 150. County Road 150 is located at the US Highway 62 and Ohio
Highway 83 split or 1/8th Mile past Clark Ohio, turn left just past city
limits onto CR 150.
DISTANCE: 50 Laps $5,000 to win $400 to start
STARTING FIELD: 24 cars, Cars will come out of Heats, Dash, and B-Mains.
Number of Transfer cars determined by number of entries.
EVENT PURSE: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $1400, 6) $1200, 7)
$1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525,
15) $500, 16) $475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22)
$400, 23) $400, 24) $400.
PROMOTER: Hilltop Speedway—330-674-6747
SUPPORT DIVISIONS: Modifieds and Mini Stocks
GENERAL ADMISSION PRICE: $18.00
PIT PASS PRICE: $35.00
SCHEDULE:
Friday April 27th
Pit gates open at 5:00 pm EST
Hot Laps at 6:30 pm EST
OFFICIAL SERIES SPONSORS: American Racer Tires, AMPMSPEED.com, Arizona Sport
Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, GRT Race
Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Indy Screen Print, Integra Racing
Shocks, KB Carburetors, Mason Racin’, RIM LLC. Promotions, Rocket Chassis,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries, Inc.
2007 UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri May 18—Union County Speedway-Liberty, IN-$5,000
Sat May 19—Twin Cities Raceway Park-N. Vernon, IN-$5,000
Sat May 26—Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Independent Racing Series on the web: www.irsracing.net .
Hilltop Speedway on the web: www.hilltopspeedway.net .
Independent Racing Series postpones IRS DEALINE 50 until
Friday April 27th
By Chris Tilley (Press Release # 7-2007 Racing Season)
Findlay, Ohio; Mother Nature won round one, but the Independent Racing
Series along with Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio is ready to get back
at it on Friday April 27 for the running of the IRS Deadline 50 paying
$5,000 to win / $400 to start in the main event.
The decision to postpone the IRS Deadline 50 came Thursday morning after
officials at the Speedway along with Independent Racing Series officials
decided it would be in the fans and drivers best interest to postpone the
event for two more weeks due to the threat of colder temperatures and heavy
rains which had already pounded the area during mid-week. “We can’t fight
mother nature,” stated Independent Racing Series President Dean Miracle
Thursday. The event will be run along with a full show of Modifieds and Mini
Stocks. A complete show of Hot Laps, Time Trials, Heat Races, Dash, B-Mains,
and the 50 Lap A-Main will be held during the IRS Deadline 50 event.
The Independent Racing Series will roll back into Jeff Norris’ Hilltop
Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio on Friday April 27, 2007 with the season
opener paying $5,000 to win for the IRS Late Models during the IRS Deadline
50. The race was originally scheduled for April 13th but has been postponed
due to inclement weather.
The schedule for April 27 includes the gates opening at 4:00 p.m. with Hot
Lapping slated for 6:30 p.m.
EVENT PURSE: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7)
$1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525,
15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22)
$400, 23) $400, 24) $400.
This event is now expected to have an even bigger draw of Super Late Models
to the area due to the date change as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
is at the Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland racing for $10,000 the
next night. The Independent Racing Series will head to Frank Plessinger’s
Hagerstown Speedway on Saturday night August 4 for the running of the 27th
Annual Shorty Bowers Bull Durham Championship paying $5,000 to win.
Hilltop Speedway is located 3 miles South of Millersburg Ohio on County Road
150. County Road 150 is located at the US Highway 62 and Ohio Highway 83
split or 1/8th Mile past Clark Ohio, turn left just past city limits onto CR
150.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the
official website located at www.irsracing.net . The track phone for Hilltop
Speedway is (330) 674-6747 and the official website is located at
www.hilltopspeedway.net
Independent Racing Series Schedule Update
(April 13, 2007)
(This schedule is tentative and Subject to Change)
April 27-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
May 18-Union County Speedway-Liberty, IN-$5,000
May 19-Twin Cities Raceway Park-North Vernon, IN-$5,000
May 26-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
June 10-Challenger Raceway-Indiana, PA-$5,000
June 16-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
June 23-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000
July 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000
July 14-Cannonball Motor Speedway-Morristown, OH-$5,000
July 20-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
July 21-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000
July 28-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000
August 3-Elkins Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
August 4-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$5,000
August 18-Waynesfield Motorsports Park-Waynesfield, OH-$5,000
August 24-West Virginia Motor Speedway-Mineral Wells, WV-$5,000
September 15-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN-$5,000
Officials with the Independent Racing Series and Hilltop
Speedway have
postponed the April 13th IRS DEADLINE 50 until next Friday April 20th.
Due to the forecasted low temperatures and more rain that is scheduled to
enter the area over the next few hours, officials made a decision this
morning to postpone the event until April 20th.
A press release will be forthcoming later in the day. Everything will remain
the same, start times, ticket prices, etc. just the date has been changed.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series please visit the
following: Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, OH) www.hilltopspeedway.net or
Independent Racing Series www.irsracing.net .
MEDIA CONTACT: CHRIS TILLEY (IRS) 606-219-1723
Independent Racing Series Quick Facts
WHAT: Inaugural IRS Deadline 50
WHERE: Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, Ohio?/3 mile high banked dirt oval
WHEN: Friday April 13, 2007
DIRECTIONS: Hilltop Speedway is located 3 miles South of Millersburg Ohio
on County Road 150. County Road 150 is located at the US Highway 62 and Ohio
Highway 83 split or 1/8th Mile past Clark Ohio, turn left just past city
limits onto CR 150.
DISTANCE: 50 Laps $5,000 to win $400 to start
STARTING FIELD: 24 cars, Cars will come out of Heats, Dash, and B-Mains.
Number of Transfer cars determined by number of entries.
EVENT PURSE: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7)
$1000, $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525,
15)
$500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400,
23) $400, 24) $400.
PROMOTER: Hilltop Speedway?30-674-6747
SUPPORT DIVISIONS: Modifieds and Mini Stocks
GENERAL ADMISSION PRICE: $18.00
PIT PASS PRICE: $35.00
SCHEDULE:
Friday April 13th
Pit gates open at 5:00 pm EST
Hot Laps at 6:30 pm EST
OFFICIAL SERIES SPONSORS: American Racer Tires, AMPMSPEED.com, Arizona Sport
Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, GRT Race
Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Indy Screen Print, Integra Racing
Shocks, KB Carburetors, Mason Racin? RIM LLC. Promotions, Rocket Chassis,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries, Inc.
2007 UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri May 18nion County Speedway-Liberty, IN-$5,000
Sat May 19win Cities Raceway Park-N. Vernon, IN-$5,000
Sat May 26uskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Independent Racing Series on the web: www.irsracing.net .
Hilltop Speedway on the web: www.hilltopspeedway.net .
Independent Racing Series ready for Inaugural Opener on April
13th
By Chris Tilley
Press Release # 6-2007 Season (April 7, 2007)
Findlay, Ohio; The Independent Racing Series will open up the 2007 campaign
with a $5,000 to win $400 to start event on Friday night April 13, 2007 at
the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, Ohio. The event will feature a complete
show of Time Trials, Heat Races, Dash, B-Mains, and the 50 Lap IRS “Deadline
50” A-Main.
Series drivers are ready to take on the IRS in 2007 including drivers set to
race for the Inaugural Deadline 50 at Hilltop Speedway.
Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio has been a driving force behind the IRS
since it’s beginning in December 2006. Following Aukland to Hilltop Speedway
on April 13 include Robbie Scott, Bart Hartman, Jerry Bowersock, Aaron
Scott, Wayne Chinn, Corey Conley and many more scheduled drivers from the
Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions will be headed to Hilltop Speedway for
the April 13 event.
Hilltop Speedway is a 1/3 mile high-banked dirt oval located just minutes
from Millersburg, Ohio on County Road 150. Adult Grandstand Admission is
$18.00 and Adult Pit Passes are $35.00. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m.
with Hot Laps slated for 6:30 p.m.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the
official series website located at www.irsracing.net . The Hilltop
Speedway’s track phone number is (330) 674-6747. The official website is
located at www.hilltopspeedway.net .
The IRS Late Model tire rule for the event includes: Hoosier 1200, 1300,
1400, 1600 (LM20 & LM40 are also legal). American Racer compounds include:
SD38, SD44, SD48, and MD56. The compounds only on the Rear, open tires on
the front end of the car.
EVENT PURSE: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7)
$1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525,
15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22)
$400, 23) $400, 24) $400.
Official Supporters of the Independent Racing Series include: American Racer
Tires, AMPMSPEED.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, Banshee Graphics, Bert
Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing
Tire, Indy Screen Print, Integra Racing Shocks, KB Carburetors, Mason
Racin’, RIM LLC. Promotions, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet
Manufacturing, and Wrisco Industries, Inc.
By Chris Tilley
Independent Racing Series
Press Release # 5-2007 Racing Season (March 11, 2007)
Findlay, Ohio; The Independent Racing Series will make a single visit to the
Rocky Top Raceway in Coal Grove, Ohio on Friday Night July 13, 2007. This
will be the largest dirt late model event ever held at the 3-year-old
Speedway and will pay $5,000 to win for the IRS Late Models during the
running of the “Engines Inc./Carl Grover Motorsports 50” event.
Kenny Christy of Vanceburg, Kentucky is the all-time leader of feature event
wins at the Speedway with 14 total wins and is looking to hold his own
against the incoming IRS regulars on July 13th. Next to Christy in leading
all-time wins at the speed-plant is Ashland, Kentucky’s Josh McGuire.
McGuire holds seven all-time wins since the track opened in 2004.
“All of us at Rocky Top Raceway are very excited about having the IRS at the
track. This will definitely be a can’t miss race for the fans with the
combination of our fast, multiple groove clay racing surface with the
caliber of drivers the series will bring in. We are also very excited about
having Engines Inc. and Carl Grover Motorsports on board in helping to bring
the biggest race in the history of the track,” stated Track Promoter T.J.
Layne.
2007 is the Inaugural season for the Independent Racing Series under the
direction of President Dean Miracle. The IRS Late Models have 17 $5,000 to
win events on the 2007 Schedule across six states in the Mid-Atlantic and
Midwestern region.
The Rocky Top Raceway is a 3/8th’s mile nigh banked dirt oval located just
minutes from Ashland, Kentucky, Huntington, West Virginia, and Portsmouth,
Ohio right in the heart of the tri-state region.
For more information on the Rocky Top Raceway in Coal Grove, Ohio, please
contact the Speedway at (740) 547-3478 or click your web browser to
www.rockytopraceway.net .
For the latest information on the newly-formed Independent Racing Series,
please click your web browser to www.irsracing.net or call the series office
at (419) 425-3929
Independent Racing Series Sponsors include: American Racer Tires, Banshee
Graphics, Bert Transmissions, GRT Race Cars, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire,
Indy Screen Print, Integra Racing Shocks, Mason Racin’, Rocket Chassis,
Sunoco Race Fuels, and Sweet Manufacturing.
Independent Racing Series Schedule Update:
February 27, 2007
(2007 Associate Sponsors Announced)
By Chris Tilley
Findlay, Ohio; Officials with the Independent Racing Series have released a
schedule update. A few more dates were added recently to the 2007 Tentative
Schedule with a date also being moved.
The additional dates on the schedule include a Saturday night visit on May
26, 2007 to Ron Moran’s Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio. The
event will pay $5,000 to the winner.
The other added event on the Tentative 2007 Race Schedule includes a date at
the Cannonball Motor Speedway in Morristown, Ohio on Saturday night July 14,
2007. The event will also pay $5,000 to the winner.
The original August 25 date at the Waynesfield Motorsports Park in
Waynesfield, Ohio has been moved to its new date of Saturday July 21, 2007.
Additional dates are still being worked in on the race schedule and will be
released in the near future. “We are still negotiating with at least five or
six more tracks yet,” stated President Dean Miracle.
The Independent Racing Series is also proud to announce the following
Associate sponsors which will follow the tour in 2007. They include:
American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, GRT Race Cars,
Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Indy Screen Print, Integra Racing Shocks,
Mason Racin’, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Sweet Manufacturing.
More Series sponsors will be announced in the near future. The following
sponsors will provide contingency awards throughout the 2007 racing
campaign.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please contact the
following: Series Office: (419) 425-3929, Dean Miracle: (419) 306-1499,
Series Website: www.irsracing.net .
2007 Independent Racing Series Tentative Schedule:
Friday April 13-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, Ohio-$5,000
Friday May 18-Union County Speedway-Liberty, Indiana-$5,000
Saturday May 19-Twin Cities Raceway Park-North Vernon, Indiana-$5,000
Saturday May 26-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, Ohio-$5,000
Sunday May 27-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, Ohio-$5,000
Sunday June 10-Challenger Raceway-Kent, Pennsylvania-$5,000
Saturday June 16-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, West Virginia-$5,000
Saturday June 23-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, Ohio-$5,000
Saturday July 14-Cannonball Motor Speedway-Morristown, Ohio-$5,000
Friday July 20-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, Ohio-$5,000
Saturday July 21-Waynesfield Motorsports Park-Waynesfield, Ohio-$5,000
Saturday July 28-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, Virginia-$5,000
Friday August 3-Elkins Speedway-Elkins, West Virginia-$5,000
Saturday August 4-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, Maryland-$5,000
Friday August 24-West Virginia Motor Speedway-Mineral Wells, West
Virginia-$5,000
Saturday September 15-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, Indiana-$5,000
CONTACT: Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series PR) (606) 219-1723 or
[email protected]
01-30-07
Independent Racing Series launches website into cyberspace
FINDLAY, OH; The Independent Racing Series recently launched the official
series website into cyberspace. The website address is located at
www.irsracing.net .
The new website will feature an updated news page, schedule page, results
page, along with the updated points during the season. An updated photo
gallery, rules page, series sponsor page, informational page, and the
contact page will be featured on the newly-designed website.
The series rule book will be posted on the site when the rule book has been
completed.
A tentative race schedule is already posted on the site with dates to be
announced as the weeks go on, and contact information for the series has
already been uploaded on the site.
For more information, please contact the following: Dean Miracle (President)
(419) 425-3929 and (419) 306-1499 or Chris Tilley (Public Relations) (606)
219-1723
Independent Racing Series set
for 2007
By Chris Tilley 12-28-06
The newly-formed Independent Racing Series (IRS) will play host to the
Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern Region in 2007. The Series will feature a
promoter-friendly $5,000 to win Late Model purse structure that will bring in
some of the region’s best Dirt Late Model competitors to compete.
The Independent Racing Series has been formed to fill a void in the area that
was left empty when the former Renegade DirtCar Series was bought out and then
dropped in the region that the IRS has chosen to compete in.
The IRS will be under the direction of Dean Miracle, long-time veteran of the
sport of Dirt Late Model racing. Dean's presence has been known throughout
Northwestern Ohio as Miracle formerly promoted the Limaland Motorsports Park in
Lima, Ohio as well as the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio. Miracle was also
Pit Steward for Earl Baltes at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for around 30
years. Miracle even twirled the flag a time or two at the Eldora Speedway and
Mansfield Speedway. For over ten years, Miracle was the Race Director for Dick
Murphy at the Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida for Florida Speed
Weeks. It was there that Miracle got hooked up with the World of Outlaws Late
Model Series as their Race Director. Then Dirt Motorsports bought Volusia
Speedway Park and made Miracle Track Manager of the Speedway. That was okay but
Miracle did not want to make the move to Florida, so he resigned and came back
to Ohio. Miracle was not ready to quit racing yet, and that is where the idea
for the Independent Racing Series came from.
Miracle's interest in Dirt Late Models goes further than the promotional end.
Miracle formed a Dirt Late Model team in 2002 with Greg Johnson of Indiana going
behind the wheel of the # 23j race-car and taking the Sunoco American Late Model
Series Championship that same year. A fourth place run during the 2002 World 100
was also a plus for the Miracle Motorsports team. Jerry Bowersock of Ohio also
piloted the Miracle Motorsports entry for a couple of years until the team was
sold in 2004.
Miracle’s wife Jane has been very involved with the development of the series
and will handle the Merchandise sales and Office Administrational duties.
Zanesville, Ohio dirt late model driver Rick Aukland of Zanesville, Ohio is one
of the driving forces behind the Independent Racing Series. “Rick has been very
instrumental in organizing sponsors, tracks, and drivers,” stated Miracle.
Joining Aukland in competing in the tour will be Bart Hartman, Aaron Scott,
Corey Conley, Steve Shaver, John Mason, Mike Balzano, and Jeep VanWormer. Blake
and Wayne Chinn from Tipp City, Ohio plan on competing for the Rookie of the
Year honors during the 2007 season.
The Independent Racing Series will feature events in at least six states
including dates at Hilltop (Ohio) Speedway, Union County (Indiana) Speedway,
Twin Cities Raceway (Ohio) Park, Portsmouth Raceway (Ohio) Park, Challenger
(Pennsylvania) Raceway, Tyler County (West Virginia) Speedway, West Virginia
Motor Speedway, KC (Ohio) Raceway, Rocky Top (Ohio) Speedway, Pittsburgh’s
Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Elkins (West Virginia) Speedway, Hagerstown
(Maryland) Speedway, Waynesfield (Ohio) Speedway, Brownstown (Indiana) Speedway,
and the Wayne County (Ohio) Raceway. Some of the special events on the 2007 tour
include an IRS Late Model Speedweek, and the 27th annual running of the Shorty
Bowers/Bull Durham Championship at the Hagerstown Speedway in August. Also the
KC Raceway will host the IRS in June with the annual running of The Night the
Stars Come Out.
The 2007 Race Schedule will be released after the first of the year, upon its
completion.
For more information on the Independent Racing Series, please contact President
Dean Miracle at the following: Phone at (419) 306-1499 or (419) 425-3929 or by
FAX at (419) 425-3969. Dean can also be reached by E-mail at
[email protected]. A website is in the building stages and will be
released upon completion.
The $5,000 to win purse structure is as follows: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000,
4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7) $1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600,
12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525, 15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400,
20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400, 23) $400, 24) $400.