Mckay Wenger passes Gary Cook Jr for the win	Brandon Kessinger and Billy Wicker	Eric Smith and Wes Steidinger

Fairbury Speedway results 8-9-08

pics below courtesy of Lu

Joel Funk	1st mechanic race winner	Devin Brandt	powder puff winner
Brandon Kessinger	2nd mechanic race winner	Eric Smith	Mckay Wenger

Misfortune for Steidinger gives Smith win

 

Eric Smith of Shirley passed Wes Steidinger of Fairbury coming out of the last turn as Steidinger dropped a drive shaft to claim his second feature win of the season at Fairbury Speedway.  Steidinger and Smith had been battling most of the race which each driver taking turns at the lead when Steidinger slowed coming out of turn 4 on the last lap with his mechanical problems. 

 

Feature Results

1. Eric Smith - Shirley

2. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

3. Daren Friedman - Forrest

4. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

5. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City

6. Scott Bull - Fairbury

7. Jay Sparks - Metamora

8. Joe Harlan - El Paso

9. Jimmy Dehm - Lexington

10. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

 

Heat 1

1. Ryan Dauber - Tonica

2. Jimmy Dehm - Lexington

3. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

 

Heat 2

1. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury

2. Jay Sparks - Metamora

3. Mike Mullvain - Metamora

 

Heat 3

1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

2. Daren Friedman - Forrest

3. Eric Smith - Shirley

 

Semi Feature

1. Donald Hillary - Chebanse

2. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

3. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

 

Modified

1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

2. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

3. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

4. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

5. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

6. Joel Funk - Dwight

7. Jim Farris - Odell

8. Dave Porth - Gardner

9. T.D. Burger - Saunemin

10. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

 

Heat 1

1. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

2. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

3. Chris Gaither - Chenoa

 

Heat 2

1. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

2. Chad Unzicker - Morton

3. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

 

Heat 3

1. Jim Farris - Odell

2. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

3. Lake Nichoalds - Gilman

 

Heat 4

1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

2. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

3. Dave Porth - Gardner

 

Semi Feature 1

1. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

2. Lake Nichoalds - Gilman

3. Justin McCoy - Streator

 

Semi Feature 2

1. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

2. Dave Sandage - Arrowsmith

3. George Aimone IV - Gardner

 

Sportsman

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Rick Thomas - Dwight

4. Andrew Funk - Dwight

5. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

6. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

7. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

8. Dan Flessner - Melvin

9. Mike Stirewalt - Dwight

10. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

 

Heat 1

1. Mike Stirewalt - Dwight

2. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

3. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

 

Heat 2

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

 

STREET STOCK

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Billy Wicker

3. Darrin Kohler

4. Tom Legner

5. David Billingsley

 

Heat 1

1. Joseph Hillman

2. Brandon Kessinger

3. Tim Provenzano

 

Heat 2

1. Billy Wicker

2. David Billingsley

3. Nick Montalta

 

Heat 3

1. Darrin Kohler

2. Al Gray

3. Kevin Lenzen

 

Semi Feature

1. D.J. Malone

2. Don McCarty

3. Mitchell Steinquist

 

HORNETS

1. Devin Brandt

2. Axle Wicker

3. Eric Wilson

4. Matt Maier

5. Jim Wilson

 

Heat 1

1. Devin Brandt

2. Eric Wilson

3. Tyler Griswold

 

Heat 2

1. Axle Wicker

2. Jim Wilson

3. Joe Malone

Very First feature win for Derek Chandler...photo by Lu

Awesome Night of Racing at Fairbury 

Fairbury, IL. (8/02/08) Despite lower than usual car counts, it was a term I heard used quite often Saturday night at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway, “AWESOME!!!”

The race fans were treated by the annual visit of the Illinois Vintage Cars as well.

 Herb Shannon Jr, won the Vintage Car trophy dash and heat race. Before the vintage cars took to the track for their 15 lap feature, Art “Fireball” Fehrman presented the 2^nd annual Eli “Spud” Schlipf memorial award. Schlipf was one of the pioneers in getting racing started at Fairbury. This year the award went to multi track champion and an area legend Jack Tyne of Streator. Jack paced the field in his famed number 89 during parade laps. Billy Knippenburg Sr. took the lead at the start of the feature with Heb Shannon Jr and John Provenzano following. Knippenburg slowed on the track which allowed Provenzano to move to the point. While “Lil” John’s car was hugging the bottom Shannon Jr. was working the middle and top grooves to add another trophy for the night. Shannon’s quest ended on lap 13 when his car began to overheat. Provenzano, a former track champion and current late model competitor drove the last 2 laps in his 1946 Mercury Coupe to a 2 car length win over 1987 track champion Bill Knippenburg in his 1970 Nova. 3^rd went to Danny Shannon of Charlotte N.C. in his 1932 Ford, followed by Donnie Harmann Jr. in a 1955 Chevy, and Larry Robb in his 1971 Ford Torino.

  The UMP street stock class brought the most cars to the track. Outside front row starter Kevin Lenzen paced the field at start of the 15 lap main. Lenzen running the top groove battled door handle to door handle with Terry Miller. Just as Miller took the lead on the 5^th lap, caution fell and Miller was place back to 2^nd. As the green flag was waved, Lenzen changed his line to the bottom in order to stop Miller’s bid. Miller countered by going to the top of the speedway and got past Lenzen on the 6^th lap Brandon Kessinger,along with Lenzen and Jay Hamilton each made a run at Miller, but Miller managed turn back his foes. Hamilton, Lenzen, Kissinger,Tom Legner, Billy Wicker, Darrell Lehigh, Nick Montalta, Eric Gaus, and Darrin Kohler completed the top 10. Heat race winners were Legner, Lenzen, and Miller. The semi feature went to Kohler.

  The UMP sportsman class brought the lowest car count of the night, but the action was fast and furious. Gary Turpin led the 1^st lap before Jason Unzicker took over and led the next lap. 4^th place starter Rick Thomas running the top of the track overtook Unzicker on the next lap. Thomas was challenged by Unzicker whose car was gripped to the bottom and Joel Fun, who followed at the top. Funk got by Thomas on lap 10 held on to lead the rest of the way. Unzicker, Thomas, and Andrew Funk were all together and finished in that order. Turpin, Loren Haberkorn, Tim Fitzpatrick, Mike Stirewalt, Chris Eden, and Dan Flessner completed the top 10.Heat winners were Unzicker and Turpin.

  The UMP modified division ran a 20 lap feature and before a lap could be completed George Aimone and point contender Jeff Curl were eliminated a track incident. Again outside is the place to be as Jeb Friedman took the lead. Friedman ran the middle groove while McKay Wenger was on the edge at the top. Wenger finally overtook Friedman on the 4^th lap, while current point leader Dave Porth soon began to set his sight on Wenger. Several early cautions flew which prevented Porth from over taking Wenger for the lead. Wenger got into the marbles and that allowed Porth to slip into the lead. Wenger and Porth battled side by side with Wenger able to be scored the leader at the start/finish line. Wenger appeared to be headed to his 1^st Fairbury win of the year, but again Wenger jumped the cushion and Porth took the lead with 2 to go and Porth picked up the win. Wenger, Jim Farris, Jay Ledford, Matt Bachman, Kevin Hastings, Darcy Wey, Friedman, Justin Delong, and Dennis Wilson rounded out the top 10. Wenger set fast time with a 14.215 and heat races went to Farris and Wenger.

  While the Chicago Cubs seek to end their 99 year drought of winning the World Series, another drought ended in the 30 lap UMP late model race. Derek Chandler got the jump on pole sitter Scott Bull at the start of the race a held on for his 1^st career late model win. The win did not come easy as Chandler held off many a challenge. Chandler kept his car at the top the entire race while  Bull, Jr. Shickel , and Joe Harlan moved up to challenge for the lead. While the trio was racing each other Chandler was able to open up a small lead. At the end a blanket could have been thrown over the top 5 as they were that close. Chandler, a 2^nd generation driver of famed racer Don, Harlan, Shickel, Bull, and John Provenzanp were the top 5. The 2^nd 5 cosisted of Daren Friedman, Jay Sparks, Donny Walden, Aaron Ricketts, and Mike Provenzano. Scott Bull set fast time with a 12.76. Heat races went to John Provenzano and Bull.

Racing action continues next Saturday with 5 divisions of racing. There will be free ice cream for all the kids. Pit gates open at 3, back gate open at 5, hot laps start at a new time of 5:45, qualifing begins at 6:30, and racing action kicks off at 7:30 at the 2 time UMP national track of the year, the Fairbury American Legion Speedway.

35 derek chandler took to the high side for the win over 83 scott bull	58 john provenzano held off 15 herb shannon jr for the vintage car win	promoter rusty allen confirs with jack tyne	23jr joel funk race for position with 23t rick thomas	9 terry miller had the prefered line over l3 kevin lenzen	25p dave porth overtakes 42 mckay wenger in modified action

The above photos by Rocky Ragusa

Dave Porth	Very First Feature win for Derek Chandler	Herb Shannon Jr	Herb Shannon Jr
Joel Funk	John Provenzano	Terry Miller	Vintage Cars

Photos by Lu....click to enlarge
 

Fairbury Speedway 8-2-08

 It was only a matter of time before Derek Chandler of Pontiac won his first late model feature.  The talented young driver from Pontiac edged out Joe Harlan and Frank Shickel Jr. to earn his first feature victory ever in a late model.  Chandler's crew knew it too and had a little surprise waiting for him when he got back to his trailer after the race.  Team 35 are avid Cubs fans and just like Cub fans they raised the "W" flag on the hauler as he came into the pits.  The "W" flag had Derek's name inscribed on it along with "Feature Wins" and a little mark under it for his first one.  The racing was 4 wide coming to the flag with Harlan and Shickel and Fairbury's Scott Bull trying to find a wedge of daylight.  Chandler edged Harlan by half a car length to earn his first ever win.

 

Results

1. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

2. Joe Harlan - El Paso

3. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

4. Scott Bull - Fairbury

5. John Provenzano - Elgin

6. Daren Friedman - Forrest

7. Jay Sparks - Metamora

8. Donny Walden - Towanda

9. Aaron  Ricketts - Fairbury

10. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

 

Heat 1

1. John Provenzano - Elgin

2. Daren Friedman - Forrest

3. Jay Sparks - Metamora

 

Heat 2

1. Scott Bull - Fairbury

2. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

3. Joe Harlan - El Paso

 

MODIFIEDS

1. Dave Porth - Gardner   Porth won his third feature of the season and now has a firm hold on the points title.

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. Jim Farris - Odell

4. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

5. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

6. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

7. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

8. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

9. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

10. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

 

Heat 1

1. Jim Farris - Odell

2. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

3. George Aimone IV - Gardner

 

Heat 2

1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

3. Dave Porth - Gardner

 

SPORTSMAN

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Rick Thomas - Dwight

4. Andrew Funk - Dwight

5. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

6. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

7. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

8. Mike Stirewalt - Dwight

9. Chris Eden - Long Point

10. Dan Flessner - Melvin

 

Heat 1

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Joel Funk - Dwight

3. Andrew Funk - Dwight

 

Heat 2

1. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

2. Rick Thomas - Dwight

3. Paul Graf - Shirley

 

STREET STOCK

1. Terry Miller - Mansfield

2. Jay Hamilton - Bonfield

3. Kevin Lenzen - Wilmington

4. Brandon Kessinger - Bloomington

5. Tom Legner - unknown

 

Heat 1

1.  Tom Legner -

2. Jay Hamilton - Bonfield

3. Robert Turner - Kankakee

 

Heat 2

1. Kevin Lenzen - Wilmington

2. Billy Wicker - Bradley

3. Nick Montalta - St. Anne

 

Heat 3

1. Terry Miller - Mansfield

2. Darrel Lehigh - unknown

3. Brandon Kessinger - Bloomington

 

Semi Feature

1. Darrin Kohler - Chebanse

2. Don McCarty - unknown

3. Orin Naramore - unknown

Firemen Tribute to fallen firefighter Brian Munz...... Photo by Rocky Ragusa	Kevin Weaver.... Photo by Lu	Kevin Weaver.... Photo by Rocky Ragusa	Lance Dehm.... photo by Lu	Lance Dehm.... Photo by Rocky Ragusa	Terry Miller.... Photo by Rocky Ragusa
Photo by Rocky Ragusa	Photo by Rocky Ragusa	Photo by Rocky Ragusa

Flatland Flash Bests Fairbury Field

Midwest Monster Tour July 26 
By Rocky Ragusa

Fairbury, IL 7/26/08 The Fairbury American Legion Speedway played host to the 6^th round of the Monster Midwest Tour for the UMP latemodels and UMP modified divisions. The tour consist of 6 races over a 6 day period , with drivers competing for an addition purse and a championship point fund.

  The action began with a 15 lap tussle for the street stock drivers. Polesitter Terry Miller took the lead at the start and was never serious challenged to claim his 1^st win at the track.the race went caution free and Miller was able to build a straight away lead. Joseph Hillman, Darrin Kohler, Brandon Kessinger, Billy Wicker, Steve Maisel, David Billingsley, Eric Gaus, Robert Turner, and Gary Barnes were the top 10 finishers.

  The UMP sportsman drivers have provided the fans with some of the best racing of the year. Andrew Funk took the lead and battled brother Joel and Gary Turpin the entire race. Joel was able to pull along side of Joel several times, but was not able complete the pass. Gary Turpin finished a car length back, followed by Joel, Rick Thomas, Jason Unzicker, Steve Kool, Chris Eden, Loren Haberkorn, Curt Vincent, and Mike Stirewalt completed the top 10.

  The UMP modified drivers ran a $750 to win for 25 laps. Mckay Wenger led the field to the green flag and bolted to the lead. Drivers ran the top, middle, and bottom trying reeel Wenger in. Lance Dehm who has struggled this year with a new car and always a pleasure to watch running the highside, never gave up. The top of the track began to work and Dehm pulled along side Wenger on the back stretch of the final lap. As the 2 drivers got to the checkered flag, Dehm was able to edge Wenger at the line for his 1^st win of the year. A dejected Wenger settled for 2^nd, tour point leader Jeff Leka was 3^rd, followed by Jeb Friedman, Dave Porth, Wes Steidinger, Jim Farris, Darcey Wey, and Jason Hastings.

  The nights action ended with a 40 lap $2000 to win for the late model drivers. Outside starter Kevin Weaver got the jump on Ryan Dauber at the start and looked like he was on his way to an easily win. A caution with 5laps to go gave Daren Friedman a chance to take the win. Friedman did get along side Weaver several times, but Weaver was able to hold Friedman off. Dauber, Dennis Erb Jr., Wes Steidinger, Steve Sheppard Jr., Brian Shirley, Joe Harlan, Eric S mith, and Aaron Ricketts rounded out the top 10.

NOTES- Terry Miller, one of the top street stock drivers in the area and point leader at Lincoln Speedway claimed his 1^st career win at Fairbury. Andrew Funk and Rick Thomas switched cars for the night’s races. Joel Funk is one of the top challengers for the UMP national sportsman title. Dan Flessner a former Hornet driver is now piloting the car formally driven by Mike Zalaker in the sportsman class. To say Lance Dehm’s season has been a struggle might be an understatement. He has preserved and with a crew that hasn’t given up; along with assistants from Dave Rudisill it might be turning around for the veteran driver. Miss Darcey Wey has had her share of problems this year. But a positive attitude by her and team brought her a strong 8^th place finish. Wes Steidinger drove a car normally driven by Eric Bruce in the modified race. Gary Cook Jr. after winning the previous week in the modified race underwent surgery to remove a “mass” in his nasal cavity. His family is awaiting test results. Wishing Gary a speedy recovery. Kevin Weaver got his 3^rd win of the week, as he won Monday night at Highland for their fair race and Friday at Farmer City as part of the Monster Midwest Tour. Before the nights races the track honored a real hero. Fairbury’s Brian Munz , a firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. While the American flag and Missing in Action flag flew at half staff, Scott Bull carrying the American Flag and Aaron Ricketts carrying the Fire Department Flag in their cars; paraded around the speedway during the national anthem. My sympathy goes out to Brian’s family, friends, and members of the fire department.

unofficial results

Feature Finish:
Late Models
B12 Weaver
89 Friedman
64 Dauber
28 Erb Jr
J1 Steidinger
5s Sheppard
3s Shirley
Z Harlan
9 Smith
95 Ricketts
99jr Heckenast Jr
0 Hedrick
s10 Shickel
35 Chandler
24 Unzicker
9z Zidar
99j Dehm
1w Walden
25F Feger
83 Bull

Modifieds
D1 Dehm
42 Wenger
3L Leka
4 Friedman
25 Porth
128 Steidinger

Coming soon to an Illinois track near you....
Tuesday July 22: Peoria Speedway
Wednesday July 23: Spoon River Speedway
Thursday July 24: LaSalle Speedway
Friday July 25: Farmer City Raceway
Saturday July 26: Fairbury Speedway
Sunday July 27: Lincoln Speedway

$2000 to win, $200 to start UMP Late Models, $750 to win UMP Modifieds.

Over $6000 points fund will be paid at the finale at Lincoln Speedway.

All tracks will charge $15 for general admission and $30 pit passes.

All races will be UMP sanctioned.

For start times, contact individual tracks.

For any questions please call 217-737-7134.

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 Bad Moon Risin Over Fairbury July 19 

Fairbury, IL. (7/19/08)  An early Saturday morning rain created for some rough track conditions, although the track maintenance staff did their best. Also factor in temperatures in the 90’s caused some tempers to show. There was a full moon over the Fairbury American Legion Speedway and it creates some karma.

  Action began in the UMP street stock class as they ran a 15 lap feature. Darrin Kohler and Brandon Kessinger raced side by side for the first half of the race before both dropped out with mechanical problems. 9^th place starter David Billingsley then inherited the point and then held off the challenges from Gary Barnes to win his first race of the year. Barnes settled for 2^nd, followed by Nick Montalta, Billy Wicker, Joseph Hillman, Eric Gaus, Don McCarty, Nate Kroll, D J Malone, and Mitchell Steinquist.

  The 15 lap UMP sportsman race was a slugfest between Joel Funk and Jason Unzicker. Funk lead the first 2 laps before he bobbled in turn 2 allowing Unzicker to lead the next 2 laps. Funk recovered to take the lead for the remaining laps to pick up his 6^th win at Fairbury this year. Unzicker, Gary Turpin, Scott Hatzer, Loren Haberkorn, Curt Vincent, Dustin Mounce, Andrew Funk, Shane Hetherington, and Shawn Diggs completed the top 10.

  Like the first 2 races of the night, the 20 lap UMP modified race provided its share of excitement. Polesitter Jason Hastings and Gary Cook Jr. raced side by side for the first 4 laps before Cook and Dave Porth made contact bringing out a caution. Hasting led the next 11 laps, while Cook sticking to the bottom stayed on Hastings Bumper. Cook powered by Hastings to lead the remaining 5 laps and picked up his 4^th win at Fairbury. Jeb Friedman, Hastings, George B. Aimone, T D Burger, Kevin Hastings, Justin Delong, Lance Dehm, Dave Porth, and Jeff Curl rounded out the top 10.

  The AFCO KidsModz made their debut for a 10 lap contest. 2^nd generation driver Bobby Pierce led all the way to score the win. Kyle Hammer, Heidi Goodman, and Zac Bunten rounded out the field.

  Pole sitter Eric Smith took the lead at the start of the 30 lap UMP late model feature. 4^th place starter Ryan Dauber worked his way to the front on the 6^th lap to take his 2^nd win in a row and 4^th of the year at Fairbury. The battle was behind Dauber as Smith, Daren Friedman, Jr. Shickel, and Derek Chandler exchanged positions. Smith, Shickel, Chandler, Friedman, Jay Sparks, John Provenzano, Mike Provenzano, Ryan Unzicker, and Jayme Zidar were the top 10 finishers.

The nights racing ended with a 10 lap UMP hornet race. Before a lap was completed Allen Line rolled his car in turn 2. He managed to get his car running. Outside starter Jim Wilson led the first 2 laps before Axle Wicker took over for 1 lap. Devin Brandt made his first start at the American Legion Speedway a successful one as he picked up the win. Eric Wilson, Tyler Griswold, Danny Cool, Axle Wicker, Nick Lee, E J Gregory, Bob Althouse, Joe Malone, and Scott Cupples ended up as the top 10.

Gary Cook Jr	David Billingsley	Joel Funk	Devin Brandt	Bobby Pierce	Ryan Dauber

Photos by Rocky Ragusa

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Fairbury Speedway results 7-19

Gary Cook Jr	David Billingsly	Joel Funk	Devin Brandt	Bobby Pierce	Ryan Dauber

Photos by Lu

 

Late Model Feature  7-19-08 

1. Ryan Dauber - 2nd week in a row for "Flyin Ryan" from Tonica, Ill.

2. Eric Smith - Shirley

3. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

4. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

5. Daren Friedman - Forrest

6. Jay Sparks - Metamora

7. John Provenzano - Elgin

8. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

9. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

10. Jayme Zidar - Greenville, Wis.

 

Heat 1

1. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury

2. Jay Sparks - Metamora

3. Mike Glasscock - Heyworth

 

Heat 2

1. Joe Harlan - El Paso

2. John Provenzano - Ottawa

3. Mike Mullvain - Bartonville

 

Heat 3

1. Eric Smith - Shirley

2. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

3. Daren Friedman - Forrest

 

Semi Feature

1. Justin Shaw - Whiteland, Ind.

2. Phil Line - Kankakee

3. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

 

Modified

Feature

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

3. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

4. George Aimone IV - Gardner

5. T.D. Burger - Saunemin

6. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

7. Justin DeLong - Pontiac

8. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

9. Dave Porth - Gardner

10. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

 

Heat 1

1. Tommy Kroll - Chebanse

2. Jim Farris - Odell

3. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

 

Heat 2

1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

2. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

3. George Aimone - Gardner

 

Heat 3

1. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

2. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

3. Dave Porth - Gardner

 

Semi Feature

1. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

2. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

3. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

 

Sportsman

Feature

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

4. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

5. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

6. Curt Vincent - unknown

7. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

8. Andrew Funk - Dwight

9. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

10. Shawn Diggs - Holder

 

Heat 1

1. Rick Thomas - Dwight

2. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

3. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

 

Heat 2

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

 

STREET STOCK

Feature

1. David Billingsly

2. Gary Barnes

3. Nick Montalta

4. Billy Wicker

5. Joseph Hillman

 

Heat 1

1. Darrin Kohler

2. Nick Montalta

3. Gary Barnes

 

Heat 2

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Jay Hamilton

3. Eric Gaus

 

Hornets

Feature

1. Devin Brandt

2. Eric Wilson

3. Donald Griswold

4. Danny Cool

5. Axle Wicker

 

 

Heat1

1. Axle Wicker

2. Devin Brandt

3. Matt Maier

 

Heat 2

1. Jim Wilson

2. Eric Wilson

3. Donald Griswold

 

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Fairbury Speedway 7-12 Results

Late Model Feature   

1. Ryan Dauber - Tonica         The win was Dauber's third of the year at Fairbury.  Took the lead on lap 2 and held on as Harlan and Zidar were closing fast.

2. Joe Harlan - El Paso

3. Jayme Zidar - Greenville, Wis.

4. Scott Bull - Fairbury

5. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

6. Daren Friedman - Forrest

7. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury

8. Scott Schmitt - Tonica

9. John Provenzano - Elgin

10. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

 

Heat 1

1. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

2. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

3. John Provenzano - Elgin

 

Heat 2

1. Jimmy Dehm - Lexington

2. Mike Glasscock - Heyworth

3. Rocky Griffin - Bloomington

 

Heat 3

1. Joe Harlan - El Paso

2. Ryan Dauber - Tonica

3. Daren Friedman - Forrest

 

Semi Feature

1. Donny Walden - Towanda

2. Terry Worth - Bloomington

3. James Felker - Bloomington

Gary Cook Jr click on photo to enlarge photo by Rocky Ragusa

 

MODIFIEDS

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. Dave Porth - Gardner

3. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

4. Vince Cooper - Morris

5. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

6. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

7. Jim Farris - Odell

8. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

9. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

10. Tommy Duncan - Peoria

 

Heat 1

1. Jim Farris - Odell

2. Tommy Duncan - Peoria

3. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

 

Heat 2

1. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

2. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

3. Lake Nichoalds - Gilman

 

Heat 3

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. Dave Porth - Gardner

3. Vince Cooper - Morris

 

Semi Feature

1. George Aimone IV - Gardner

2. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

3. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

 

SPORTSMAN

Feature

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

4. Rick Roedel - Shelbyville

5. Billy Nail - Decatur

6. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

7. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

8. Paul Graf - Shirley

9. Dan Flessner - Melvin

10. John Harvey - Braceville

 

Heat 1

1. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

2. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

3. Shawn Diggs - Holder

 

Heat 2

1. Andrew Funk -  Dwight

2. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

3. Greg Kimmons - Pleasant Plains

 

Heat 3

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Joel Funk - Dwight

3. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

 

Semi Feature

1. Ed Bright - Bloomington

2. Billy Nail - Decatur

3. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

 

STREET STOCK

Feature

1. Kevin Lenzen

2. Gary Barnes

3. David Billingsley

4. Darrin Kohler

5. Tom Legner

 

Heat 1

1. Gary Barnes

2. Brian Naramore

3. Joseph Hillman

 

Heat 2

1. Kevin Lenzen

2. Tom Legner

3. David Billingsley

 

HORNETS

Feature

1. Eric Wilson

2. Danny Cool

3. Axle Wicker

4. Jim Wilson

5. Matt McCarty

 

Heat

1. Nathan Lyday

2. Josh Larson

3. Jim Wilson

Mars Masters Fairbury’s Summer National

Fairbury,IL. (07/05/08) 48 drivers from 8 states gathered at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway Saturday night as the track played host to the 16^th stop of the UMP summer national tour.

  Summer national point leader Dennis Erb Jr. set overall fast time at a 13.415. 5 heat races were run. Heat race #1 was won by Steve Sheppard Jr. over Ryan Unzicker and Dennis Erb Jr. the 2^nd heat was won by Jordon Bland over Ryan Dauber and Eric Smith. The 3^rd was won by Darren Miller over Randy Korte and Jason Feger. Heat race #4 was taken by Jimmy Mars over Derek Chandler and Daren Friedman. The last heat race was won by Brian Shirley over Will Vaught and Brian Birkhofer. Two C mains with the top 3 from each driver moving onto a B main. The first was won by Mark Burgtof over Justin Shaw and Jason McBride. The second was won by Don O Neal over Jim Felker Jr. and Rocky Griffin. Pole sitter Brian Shirley paced the field at the start of the 50 lap main event as Jimmy Mars quickly moved around Steve Sheppard Jr. Mars immediately pressured Shirley for the front spot. A caution fell on the track as last years Prairie Dirt Classic winner Brian Birkhofer stalled on the track. Just as Mars had taken the lead on lap 5 caution again came out for Jordon Bland’s spin out in turn 1. Shirley was placed back to the front for the restart. Mars hounded Shirley, trying the top and bottom of the track. Finally on lap 11 Mars moved to the inside of the speedway to take the lead. Mars began to stretch his lead over the field as Shirley had to contend with Darren Miller. A caution came out on the 27^th lap for Wes Steidinger’s flat tire gave the drivers another shot at Mars. It proved to be no help as following the caution; Mars checked out and built a straight away lead over Shirley and Miller. Mars went uncontested the remainder of the race to pick up $10,000 and his first summmernational win on this years tour. Mars said after the race, “I had a feeling the track’s surface was taking rubber, so I tried to get to the front as quick as I could.” For Mars it was his 4^th $10,000 win at Fairbury in the last 4 years. Shirley, Miller, Ryan Dauber, Steve Sheppard Jr., Billy Moyer, Eric Smith, Derek Chandler, Ryan Unzicker, and Will Vaught completed the top 10 finishers.

  The 20 lap UMP modified race started with Jim Farris leading the 1^st lap before last years track champion Dave Porth motored by. After a caution on lap 3, McKay Wenger moved to 2^nd position and set sail on Porth. Wenger running the high side of the speedway made a valiant attempt to take the lead from Porth, but Wenger bobbled several times and Porth was able to open up a lead. A jubilant Porth picked up his 2^nd win of the year at Fairbury.Porth and his crew had to work overtime for the win. The frame broke during hot laps and during his heat he suffered a broken axel. Wenger, Farris, Gary Cook Jr., Tim Hancock, Jeb Friedman, Jay Ledford, Tommy Duncan, Dennis Wilson, and Jeff Curl rounded out the top 10.

  In the 15 lap UMP sportsman feature, pole sitter Joel Funk took the lead at the start of the race followed by Andrew Funk and Jason Unzicker. A hard charging Gary Turpin soon joined in and took over 2^nd spot with 10 to go. As J. Funk led the race, Turpin could not shake off Unzicker. A caution flag with4 laps to go gave the drivers another opportunity at J. Funk. As Joel Funk led the rest of the way, Turpin battled with Unzicker as the 2 drivers entered turn 3 Unzicker climbed the wall and lost several positions in the final run down. Defending track champion Joel Funk got his 4^th win of the year. Turpin, Rick Thomas, Andrew Funk, Dustin Mounce, Unzicker, Loren Haberkorn, Paul Graf, John Barnard, and Shawn Diggs completed the top 10.

NOTES: the largest crowed of the season gathered at the speedway. Wes Steidinger (11^th) and Daren Friedman (13^th) the last two late model track champions were to of the local drivers to finish the race. Friday night at Farmer City Derek Chandler blew his motor. The team made quick repairs following the Farmer City race and picked up a respectable 8^th. Also at Farmer City, Daren Friedman picked up the win in the late model event. At Lincoln Speedway on Sunday Joel Funk again took the win. Pontiac driver T.D. Burger, a regular at Lincoln currently sits 10^th in the track’s UMP modified class. Next week at Fairbury, is the annual running of the Curt Piercy Memorial 40 lap sportsman race, sponsored by the Pit Stop Cafe

Winner Jimmy Mars	Start of Summernationals feature

UMP Summernationals finish:
Jimmy Mars, Brian Shirley, Darren Miller, Ryan Dauber, Steve Sheppard Jr, Billy Moyer, Eric Smith, Derek Chandler, Ryan Unzicker, Will Vaught, Wes Steidinger, Dennis Erb Jr, Jeb Friedman, Jeep VanWormer, Jordan Bland, Joe Harlan, Randy Korte, Jason Feger, Scott Bull, Kevin Weaver, Brian Birkhofer

Summernationals - Fairbury 7-5

 

48 Late Models in Attendance
Fast Qualifier: 28 Dennis Erb Jr. 13.415

Qualifying Lap Times
 

• 13.415 - 28 Dennis Erb Jr. - Carpentersville
• 13.455 - 10 Scott Schmitt - Tonica
• 13.482 - 32D Darren Miller - Chadwick
• 13.555 - 5S Steve Sheppard Jr. - New Berlin
• 13.578 - 9 Eric Smith - Shirley
• 13.606 - 25 Kerry Hansen - Dorchester, Wis.
• 13.665 - 12 Jordan Bland - Campbellsville, Ky.
• 13.678 - 3S Brian Shirley - Chatham
• 13.682 - J1 Wes Steidinger - Fairbury
• 13.691 - 64 Ryan Dauber - Tonica
• 13.705 - 21 Billy Moyer - Batesville, Ark.
• 13.763 - 71 Don O'Neal - Bartonville, Ind.
• 13.790 - 25 Jason Feger - Bloomington
• 13.844 - 1W Donny Walden - Towanda
• 13.847 - 24 Ryan Unzicker - El Paso
• 13.893 - 00 Jesse Stovall - Galena, Missouri
• 13.908 - 28 Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, Wis.
• 13.918 - 1 Will Vaught - Crane, Missouri
• 13.976 - 83 Scott Bull - Fairbury
• 13.981 - B12 Kevin Weaver - Gibson City
• 14.067 - 95 Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury
• 14.087 - M27 Mike Provenzano - Ottawa
• 14.096 - 99J Jimmy Dehm - Lexington
• 14.158 - 89 Daren Friedman - Forrest
• 14.174 - 15B Brian Birkhofer - Muscatine, Iowa
• 14.179 - 4 Mike Mullvain - Bartonville
• 14.207 - Z Joe Harlan - El Paso
• 14.224 - 77 Jason McBride -Carbondale
• 14.312 - 30 Mike Glasscock - Heyworth
• 14.334 - 96 Cory Daugherty - Blue Mound
• 14.348 - 00 Randy Korte - Highland
• 14.410 - 7 Mark Burgtorf - Quincy
• 14.492 - 55 Jeep Van Wormer - Penconning, Mich.
• 14.573 - 48 Tim Lance - Peoria
• 14.585 - 00 Snooky Dehm - Chatsworth
• 14.664 - 2 Justin Shaw - Whiteland, Ind.
• 14.699 - 39 Derek Fisher - Columbus, Ind.
• 14.792 - 27 Jeff Beyers - Pana
• 15.105 - B88 Terry Worth - Lexington
• 15.153 - 43 Jim Felker Jr. - Bloomington
• 15.157 - 10H Don Hilleary - Papanineau, Ill.
• 15.350 - 1G Rocky Griffin - Bloomington
• 15.395 - 38 Clay Watters - Dwight
• 15.441 - 35 Derek Chandler - Pontiac
• 15.590 - 1z Doug Zartler - New Lenox
• 15.885 - 36 Eric Vaughan - Fairbury
• 99.111 - 7 Jay Sparks - Metamora
• 99.222 - B5 Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin

Heat 1 (top 3)
 

• 5S Steve Sheppard Jr. (2)
• 24 Ryan Unzicker (6)
• 28 Dennis Erb Jr. (1)
• J1 Wes Steidinger (4)
• 00 Jesse Stovall (7)
• 7 Mark Burgtorf (9)
• 77 Jason McBride (8)
• 25 Kerry Hansen (3)
• 71 Don O'Neal (5)
• 7 Jay Sparks (10)

Heat 2 (top 3)
 

• 12 Jordan Bland (2)
• 64 Ryan Dauber (3)
• 9 Eric Smith (1)
• 21 Billy Moyer (4)
• M27 Mike Provenzano (6)
• 1W Donny Walden (5)
• 96 Cory Daugherty (7)
• B88 Terry Worth (9)
• 27 Jeff Beyers (8)
• 38 Clay Watters (10)

Heat 3 (top 3)
 

• 32D Darren Miller (2)
• 00 Randy Korte (7)
• 25 Jason Feger (3)
• 48 Tim Lance (8)
• B12 Kevin Weaver (4)
• 43 Jim Felker Jr. (9)
• 36 Eric Vaughan (10)
• 10 Scott Schmitt (1)
• 95 Aaron Ricketts (5)
• 30 Mike Glasscock (6)

Heat 4 (top 3)
 

• 28 Jimmy Mars (1)
• 35 Derek Chandler (8)
• 89 Daren Friedman (3)
• Z Joe Harlan (4)
• 99J Jimmy Dehm (2)
• 1G Rocky Griffin (7)
• 00 Snooky Dehm (5)
• 1z Doug Zartler (9)
• 10H Don Hilleary (6)

Heat 5 (top 3)
 

• 3S Brian Shirley (1)
• 1 Will Vaught (2)
• 15B Brian Birkhofer (4)
• 83 Scott Bull (3)
• 55 Jeep Van Wormer (6)
• 2 Justin Shaw (7)
• 39 Derek Fisher (8)
• 4 Mike Mullvain (5)
• B5 Brandon Sheppard (9)

C Feature 1 (top 3 to B Feature)
7 Burgtorf
2 Shaw
77 McBride

C Feature 2 (top 3 to B Feature)
71 O'Neal
43 Felker Jr.
1G Griffin

B Feature (top 3 to Feature)
21 Moyer
J1 Steidinger
Z Harlan

Feature ($10,000 to win, 50 laps)
Mars 
Shirley
Miller
Dauber
Sheppard Jr.
Moyer
Smith
Chandler
Unzicker
Vaught
Steidinger
Erb
Friedman
Van Wormer
Bland
Harlan
Korte
Feger
Bull
Weaver
Birkhofer

 

Jimmy Mars took the lead from Brian Shirley with 40 laps left in the 50 lap feature to take home $10,000.   The Menomonie, Wis. driver is making this a habit of winning at Fairbury as this is his 4th $10,000 payday that he has won in the last 4 years including 2 Prairie Dirt Classic wins and now 2 UMP Summernational wins.

 

MODIFIEDS   

FEATURE

1. Dave Porth - Gardner

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. Jim Farris - Odell

4. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

5. Tim Hancock - Decatur

6. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

7. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

8. Tommy Duncan - Peoria

9. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

10. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

 

Heat 1

1. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

2. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

3. Jason Hastings  - Kankakee

 

Heat 2

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

3. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

 

Heat 3

1. Jim Farris - Odell

2. Tim Hancock - Decatur

3. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

 

 Semi Feature

1. Lake Nichoalds - Gilman

2. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

3. Wes Odell - Lincoln

 

SPORTSMAN

Feature

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

3. Rick Thomas - Dwight

4. Andrew Funk - Dwight

5. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

6. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

7. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

8. Paul Graf - Shirley

9. John Barnard - unknown

10. Shawn Diggs - Holder

 

Heat 1

1. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

2. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

3. Jimmy Miller - Decatur

 

Heat 2

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Andrew Funk - Dwight

 

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 16: Mars Continues Mastery Of Fairbury American Legion Speedway 

FAIRBURY, IL – July 5, 2008 – By Kellen Burns/DIRTcar Racing P.R. –   

When the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour visits Fairbury American Legion Speedway, Jimmy Mars is at the top of his game. 

The 36-year-old driver from Menomonie, Wis., showed his mastery of the quarter-mile oval once again on Saturday night, racing to victory in the track’s 50-lap Summer Nationals event for the third time in the last four years. 

A winner of Fairbury’s Summer Nationals A-Main in 2005 and 2006, this year’s tour date turned out to be no different for Mars.  

Mars, who started third, drove by Steve Sheppard Jr. of New Berlin, Ill., for second early in the feature. He then set his sights on Chatham, Ill.’s Brian Shirley, the race’s polesitter. 

Mars and Shirley waged a great battle for the top spot, with Mars trying low and high to get around. Mars finally found something in the middle groove of turns three and four and overtook Shirley on lap five, but a caution flag for a slowing Jordan Bland of Campbellsville, Ky., negated the move. 

Mars instantly applied pressure to Shirley again on the restart. Shirley repelled the bids until lap 11, when Mars drove his No. 28 to the inside of Shirley and gained command for good. 

“I had a feeling (the track surface) was going to rubber, so I was trying to get to the front to get the lead as soon as I could,” said Mars. “It worked out – twice!”  

Mars was in control for the remainder of the distance, building as much as a full straightaway lead before lapped traffic slowed him. A caution flag on lap 27 gave him clear track and he had no trouble during the race’s second half. 

Mars attributed the dominant run in part to how well his machine responded to race conditions.   

“The car was excellent, it was flawless,” said Mars, who made his first visit to the Summer Nationals RacingJunk.com Victory Lane in his second tour appearance of 2008. “I could run on the inside of (Shirley) and the outside of him.  It was a good race.” 

Mars, who earned $10,000 for his seventh career Summer Nationals triumph, was followed to the finish line by Shirley. The driver known as ‘Squirrel’ held off a charging Darren Miller of Milledgeville, Ill., to place second. 

After starting from the pole, however, Shirley wasn’t happy with a bridesmaid finish. 

“It was a tough one to swallow because you don’t want to lose,” said Shirley. “All and all, it wasn’t a bad night.” 

Shirley was strong on the low side of the track early in the event, but he couldn’t find a groove to stay out front of Mars in the end. 

“He had a better car,” Shirley said of Mars. “I tried to momentum his line and just couldn’t do it. We’ll take it and we’ll move on.” 

The runner-up finish did move Shirley into the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals points lead after 16 events. He unofficially grabbed a four-point edge over defending champion Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., who lost five positions on the final lap due to engine woes and finished 12^th. 

Miller, who started fifth, made some moves early but found it difficult to move around late in the race. He settled for third.   

“It just rubbered up – a one-lane deal,” said Miller. “I about had Shirley (for second). I got clear up beside him. I would have had to go into one and bang pretty bad (to complete the pass). I’m not really into doing that when it’s rubbered up like that.”   

Miller knew, however, that Mars was certainly the class of the field. 

“We weren’t near as good as Jim was,” said Miller. 

Ryan Dauber of Tonica, Ill., scored an ’08 Summer Nationals-best finish of fourth, while Sheppard completed the top five. 

Forty-eight cars entered the event, which saw Erb set fast time in the group qualifying session with a lap of 13.41 seconds. 

Heat winners were Shirley, Sheppard, Mars, Miller and Bland. Mark Burgtorf of Quincy, Ill., and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, Ind., captured the C-Mains, and Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., topped the B-Main. 

The UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals continues on Sunday night (July 6) with a $6,000-to-win event at Quad City Raceway in East Moline, Ill. 

For more information on the Summer Nationals, visit www.dirtcar.com. 

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature Finish (40 laps): 

1. Jimmy Mars

2. Brian Shirley

3. Darren Miller

4. Ryan Dauber

5. Steve Sheppard Jr.

6. Billy Moyer

7. Eric Smith

8. Derek Chandler

9. Ryan Unzicker

10. Will Vaught

11. Wes Steidinger

12. Dennis Erb Jr.

13. Daren Friedman

14. Jeep VanWormer

15. Jordan Bland

16. Joe Harlan

17. Randy Korte

18. Jason Feger

19. Scott Bull

20. Kevin Weaver

21. Brian Birkhofer 

B-Main Finish: Billy Moyer, Wes Steidinger, Joe Harlan, Jeep Van Wormer, Jesse Stovall, Kevin Weaver, Tim Lance, Scott Bull, Jimmy Dehm, Mark Burgtorf, Don O'Neal, Jason McBride, Jim Felker Jr., Justin Shaw, Rocky Griffin, Mike Provenzano

 

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Illinois Sportsman Challenge

Friday July 11 at Farmer City Raceway ($500 to win), Saturday July 12 at Fairbury Speedway ($500 to win), Sunday July 13 at Lincoln Speedway ($600 to win thanks to www.U1AuctionBid.com ). A $100 hard charger award will be given every night and a 3 day points fund of $1500 will be paid to the top 5: $600 for 1st, $400 for 2nd, $250 for 3rd, $150 for 4th and $100 for 5th.

The winner will also receive a dozen team shirts from shirts 4 dirt (Mendota).
Thanks to Jason Unzicker for organizing the points event and getting the following sponsors to help out: Trophy's Plus (El Paso), Mounce Automotive (El Paso), Henden Sports Center (Gridley), Napa Auto Parts (Minonk), Winks Towing (Bloomington), ProTire (Bloomington).

All races will be UMP sanctioned. For further information visit: www.farmercityraceway.net, www.fairburyspeedway.com or www.lincolnspeedway.org or call 217-737-7134.

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Fairbury Speedway 6-28

Late Models   

Feature   

1. Ryan Dauber - Tonica    Dauber passed Unzicker with 13 laps to go and after getting caught up in lapped traffic was able to hold on for the win by a nose over Unzicker and Bull.  The three cars were three wide at times and put on an exciting show.  The crowd was standing for the last 3 - 4 laps as the cars were side by side. 

2. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

3. Scott Bull - Fairbury

4. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

5. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

6. Eric Smith - Shirley

7. Richie Hedrick - Champaign

8. Daren Friedman - Forrest

9. Donny Walden - Towanda

10. John Provenzano - Elgin

 

Heat 1

1. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City

2. Eric Smith - Shirley

3. John Provenzano - Elgin

 

Heat 2

1. Donny Walden - Towanda

2. Richard Hedrick - Champaign

3. Rich Bell - Peoria

 

Heat 3

1. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

2. Ryan Dauber - Tonica

3. Scott Schmitt - Tonica

 

Semi Feature

1. Jimmy Dehm - Lexington

2. James Felker - Bloomington

3. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

 

MODIFIEDS

Feature

1. Jeffery Curl - Forrest   Curl passed Wenger coming out of turn 4 to win by 1/2 a car length over Wenger

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. Dave Porth - Gardner

4. Jim Farris - Odell

5. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

6. George Aimone IV - Gardner

7. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

8. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

9. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

10. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

 

Heat 1

1. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

2. Dave Porth - Gardner

3. Calvin Coleman - Chatsworth

 

Heat 2

1. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

2. Tommy Duncan - Peoria

3. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

 

Heat 3

1. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

2. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

3. Tommy Kroll - Chebanse

 

Heat 4

1. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

2. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

3. Jim Farris - Odell

 

Semi Feature 1

1. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

2. Tommy Kroll - Chebanse

3. Calvin Coleman - Chatsworth

 

Semi Feature 2

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

3. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

 

SPORTSMAN

Feature

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

3. Andrew Funk - Dwight

4. Curt Vincent - Bloomington

5. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

6. Rob Rusher - Clinton

7. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

8. Greg Kimmons - Decatur

9. Shane Garrison - Boswell, Ind.

10. Ed Bright - Bloomington

 

Heat 1

1. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

2. Greg Kimmons - Decatur

3. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

 

Heat 2

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Joel Funk - Dwight

3. Andrew Funk - Dwight

 

STREET STOCKS

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Kevin Lenzen

3. Nick Montalta

4. Darrin Kohler

5. Tom Legner

6. Orin Naramore

7. Joseph Hillman

8. Billy Wicker

9. Jay Hamilton

10. David Billingsly

 

Heat 1

1. Nick Montalta

2. Orin Naramore

3. Tim Provenzano

 

Heat 2

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Darrin Kohler

3. Robert Turner

 

Heat 3

1. Terry Miller

2. Joe Brown

3. Joseph Hillman

 

Semi Feature

1. Jay Hamilton

2. Billy Wicker

3. Eric Gaus

 

Next week is the UMP Summernational Series coming to Fairbury American Legion Speedway where the winner will walk away with a $10,000 payday.   The $10,000 payday is sponsored by Lynn Chevrolet in Pontiac.  Admission is $20 for adults with the gates and grandstand opening at 9am. 

 Patience Pays Off For Fairbury Winners  

Fairbury, IL. (6-28-08) Saturday night at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway was the halfway point of the season and produced a very exciting night of racing. Action took place in 4 UMP sanctioned divisions. In addition, the Raminator monster truck was on hand for an exhibition of car crushing entertainment.

  The street stock class was the first event of the night. A caution on the opening lap knocked out contender Terry Miller, as Joe Brown and Robert Turner rode the front stretch wall; leaving Miller to collect debris and a flat tire. Outside starter Brandon Kessinger was able to take the lead on the opening lap and was never seriously challenged as he collected his 4^th straight win. Kevin Lenzen, Nick Montalta, point leader Darrin Kohler,Tom Legner, Orin Naramore, Joseph Hillman, Jay Hamilton, and David Billingsley rounded out the top 10.

  The sportsman class took to the speedway for a 15 lap battle next and that it was. Polesitter Jason Unzicker led the first 2 laps before surrendering the lead to Joel Funk. Funk had to battle with teammates Andrew Funk and Rick Thomas early in the race. Unzicker droped out on the10th with rear end problems.While Joel was able to open a lead Andrew, Thomas, and Scott Hatzer fought it out for 2^nd. Thomas fell out on the last lap while Joel Funk was able to hold off a hard charging Hatzer. Andrew Funk, Curt Vincent, Loren Haberkorn, Rod Rusher, Tim Fitzpatrick, Greg Kimmons, Shane Garrison, and Ed Bright completed the top 10.

  Polesitter McKay Wenger took the lead at the start of the 20 lap modified feature and looked like he might be on his way to his first win of the year at Fairbury. Wenger built a 10 car length lead over the field, while there was a heated battle for 2^nd among Jim Farris, Kevin Hastings, and Jeff Curl. A caution fell came out on the 16^th lap enabling the drivers a last ditch opportunity at Wenger. While Wenger was running the top of the speedway, Curl running his patented bottom groove, took over 2^nd and reeled in Wenger. Coming off of turn 4 on the last lap Curl was able to get by Wenger to win his first race of the year by a ½ car length. The win broke a streak of 3 straight 2^nd place finishes for Curl at Fairbury. Wenger, Dave Porth, Farris, Hastings, George B. Aimone, Jeb Friedman, Justin Delong, Jay Ledford, and Ben Hulse were the top 10 finishers.

  With the summernational race at Clarksville, Tn. Canceled several of the drivers made it to Fairbury for their upcoming race. Ryan Unzicker, Ryan Dauber, and Scott Bull raced hard for the last 10 laps, sometimes side by side while treading their way thru slower traffic. The trio kept the fans on their feet while Bull held a slight lead. While working the lapped cars, Dauber got by Bull at turn 2 and posted his 2^nd win of the year. Unzicker moved past Bull coming off of turn 4 to take the runnerup spot. Derek Chandler, Jr. Shickel, Eric Smith, Richie Hedrick, Daren Friedman, Donny Walden, and John Provenzano rounded out the top 10.

NOTES: 29 street stocks, 21 sportsman, 32 modifieds, and 29 late models turned out on a very racey, prepared track. Richie Hedrick ran his new Mastersbilt race car in hot laps and found a few bugs that needed to be worked out. He broke out his older car and 5 laps into the feature reinjured his thumb for the 2^nd time this year. McKay Wenger had a new motor from Hovis Race Engines. Aaron Ricketts suffered mechanical problems in his heat race and was finished for the night. Joel Funk drove the car normally driven by Rick Thomas , while Rick drove the car of R.J. Gall. Scott Williams(sportsman), Paul Graf(sportsman),Chris Wakely(modified), and Bill Reiniche were making their first runs of the year. Next week Hell Tour 08 comes to the track as the speedway host a 50 lap $10,000 to win summernational. Also on the card will be modifieds and sportsman.

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Brandon Kessinger Street Stock winner	Jason Unzicker winner of the Gary Eden Memorial	Jeep VanWormer winner Late Model

June 21, 2008

Late Model Feature

1. Jeep VanWormer - Pinconning, Mich.

2. Ryan Dauber - Tonica

3. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

4. Eric Smith - Shirley

5. Steve Sheppard - New Berlin

6. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

7. Joe Harlan - El Paso

8. Mike Provenzano - Elgin

9. Daren Friedman - Forrest

10. Scott Bull - Fairbury

 

Dauber took the lead from Van Wormer on lap 4 and held on to it until with 2 laps to go when Van Wormer slid past Dauber and went on to win.  Dauber, Van Wormer and Steidinger ran three wide for much of the race.

 

Fast Qualifier - VanWormer

 

Heat Winners - Van Wormer, Jason Unzicker - El Paso, Chandler, Bull

 

Semi Feature winners - John Provenzano - Aurora and George Scheffler - Waukesha, Wis.

 

MODIFIEDS

FEATURE

1. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

2. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

3. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

4. Dave Porth - Gardner

5. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

6. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

7. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

8. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

9. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

10. Jim Farris - Odell

 

Sportsman

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Andrew Funk - Dwight

3. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

4. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

5. Rick Roedel - Shelbyville

6. Joel Funk - Dwight

7. Curt Vincent - unknown

8. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

9. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

10. Shawn Diggs - Holder

 

Street Stock

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Brian Wirtz

3. Billy Wicker

4. Jay Hamilton

5. Brett Peters

6. Joseph Hillman

7. Tom Legner

8. Kevin Lenzen

9. Darrel Lehigh

10. Eric Gaus

 

Hornets

1. Eric Wilson

2. Danny Cool

3. Axle Wicker

4. Larry Hawk

5. Brandon Alley

 

Next week will feature the "Raminator" Monster Truck sponsored by Heller Dodge and also the 9-10 year olds "Dash For Cash". 

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Gary Cook, Jr won the modified feature with Jeff Curl coming in second	Rick Thomas took the Sportsmans feature	Late Model feature winner of the Pappy & Bob Allen Memorial was Scot Bull

Fairbury Races 6/14

 

Late Models

Pappy and Bob Allen Memorial Race - $2000 to the winner

1. Scott Bull - Fairbury    Bull took over the lead with 27 laps of the 40 feature left from Joe Harlan and went on to win the $2000 Pappy and Bob Allen Memorial Race.

2. Daren Friedman - Forrest

3. Richard Hedrick - Champaign

4. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury

5. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

6. Donny Walden - Towanda

7. Jay Sparks - Metamora

8. Mike Provenzano - Aurora

9. James Felker - Bloomington

10. John Provenzano - Elgin

 

Heat 1

1. B.J. McCammon - Danville

2. John Provenzano - Aurora

3. Jimmy Dehm - Lexington

 

Heat 2

1. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

2. Scott Schmitt - Tonica

3. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

 

Heat 3

1. Joe Harlan - El Paso

2. Scott Bull - Fairbury

3. Jay Sparks - Metamora

 

Semi Feature

1. Lisa Shickel - Bloomington

2. James Felker - Bloomington

3. Phil Line - Kankakee

 

Modifieds

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

3. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

4. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

5. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

6. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

7. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

8. Dave Porth - Gardner

9. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

10. Jim Farris - Odell

 

Curl passed Cook coming out of turn 4 but Cook passed Curl on the front stretch to win by a foot in the closest race of the night. 

 

Heat 1

1. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

2. Calvin Coleman - Chatsworth

3. Dave Porth - Gardner

 

Heat 2

1. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

2. Jim Farris - Odell

3. Tommy Duncan - Peoria

 

Heat 3

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

 

Semi Feature

1. George Aimone - Gardner

2. Cody Bauman - Eureka

3. Bobby Crego - Pontiac

 

SPORTSMAN

Feature

1. Rick Thomas - Dwight

2. Ed Lahey - Bourbounais

3. Joel Funk - Dwight

4. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

5. Derrick Hufford - unknown

6. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

7. Andrew Funk - Dwight

8. Curt Vincent - Bloomington

9. Dave Rudisill - Dwight

10. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

 

Heat 1

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

3. Ed Lahey - Bourbounais

 

Heat 2

1. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

2. Rick Thomas - Dwight

3. Andrew Funk - Dwight

 

 

STREET STOCK

Feature

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Darrin Kohler

3. Billy Wicker

4. Darrel Lehigh

5. Robert Turner

 

Heat 1

1. Billy Wicker

2. Darrel Lehigh

3. Vern Gaus

 

Heat 2

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Bob Simpson

3. Darrin Kohler

 

Heat 3

1. Tom Legner

2. Robert Turner

3. Eric Gaus

 

Semi Feature

1. Jerrod Thomas

2. Brian Wirtz

3. Mitchell Steinquist

 

Next week is the makeup for the Gary Eden Memorial Sportsman Race with $600 going to the winner of the 30 lap feature.   There will also be a Street Stock special with $320 going to the winner. 

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Hornet $500 winner Stacy Whitehouse June 07, 2008

Stacy Whitehouse

Fairbury Races for 6-7

 

Wes Steidinger wins his fourth feature of the year at Fairbury leading from beginning to end to win Saturday night. 
The "Fairbury Flyer" as he is nicknamed cruised to the win over Frank Shickel Jr. and Joe Harlan.

 

Late Model Feature

1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

2. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

3. Joe Harlan - El Paso

4. Scot Bull - Fairbury

5. Eric Smith - Shirley

6. Daren Friedman - Forrest

7. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

8. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury

9. John Provenzano - Elgin

10. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

 

Heat 1

1. John Provenzano - Elgin

2. Mike Mullvain - Bartonville

3. Lisa Shickel - Bloomington

 

Heat 2

1. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

2. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury

3. Rocky Griffin - Bloomington

 

Heat 3

1. Eric Smith - Shirley

2. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

3. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

 

Semi Feature

1. Jimmy Dehm - Lexington

2. Snooky Dehm - Chatsworth

3. Cody Watters - Dwight

 

MODIFIEDS

Feature

1. David Porth - Gardner

2. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

3. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

4. Jim Farris - Odell

5. George Aimone IV - Gardner

6. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

7. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

8. Matt Barker - Colfax

9. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

10. Lake Nicholads - Manteno

 

Heat 1

1. Matt Barker - Colfax

2. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

3. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

 

Heat 2

1. George Aimone IV - Gardner

2. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

3. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

 

Heat 3

1. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

3. David Porth - Gardner

 

Semi Feature

1. Kevin Myszkiewicz - Gilman

2. Calvin Coleman - Chatsworth

3. Brian Dunn - Fairbury

 

SPORTSMAN

Feature

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Rick Thomas - Dwight

3. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

4. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

5. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

6. Scott Hatzer - Kankakee

7. R.J. Gall - Dwight

8. John Harvey - Pontiac

9. Chris Eden - Long Point

10. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

 

Heat 1

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

3. Shawn Diggs - Holder

 

Heat 2

1. Rick Thomas - Dwight

2. Joel Funk - Dwight

3. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

 

STREET STOCK

Feature

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Jim Quinn

3. Darrin Kohler

4. David Billingsly

5. Billy Wicker

 

Heat 1

1. Brandon Kessinger

2. Billy Wicker

3. Jim Quinn

 

Heat 2

1. Darrin Kohler

2. Joe Brown

3. Al Gray

 

Heat 3

1. Jay Hamilton

2. David Billingsly

3. Kevin Lenzen

 

Semi Feature

1. Robert Turner

2. Eric Gaus

3. D.J. Malone

 

HORNETS

1. Stacy Whitehouse - $500 to win special

2. Chris Borton

3. Eric Wilson

4. Jim Wilson

5. Nick Lee

 

Heat 1

1. Eric Wilson

2. Ed Boudreau

3. Trevor Pertell

 

Heat 2

1. Stacy Whitehouse

2. Tyler Griswold

3. Axle Wicker

 

Heat 3

1. Chris Borton

2. Nathan Lyday

3. Danny Cool

 

Semi Feature

1. Scott Donze

2. Eric Reynolds

3. Joe Malone

 

Next Week - Pappy and Bob Allen Memorial Late Model Special with $2000 to the winner.  Also, the 7-8 year old "Dash for Cash".

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Modified Winner Gary Cook Jr May 31, 2008

Gary Cook Jr

Fairbury Races for 5-31

Late Models

1. Eric Smith - Shirley

2. Scott Bull - Fairbury

3. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

4. Daren Friedman - Forrest

5. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

6. Rocky Griffin - Bloomington

7. Donny Walden - Towanda

8. John Provenzano - Elgin

9. Mike Provenzano - Ottawa

10. James Felker - Bloomington

 

Smith started fourth with 4 laps remaining after a caution came out. 
Smith immediately went to the high side after the caution and passed Shickel, Friedman and Bull to capture his first feature of the year. 

 

Heat1

1. Joe Harlan - El Paso

2. John Provenzano - Elgin

3. James Felker - Bloomington

 

Heat 2

1. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

2. Eric Vaughan - Fairbury

3. Mike Mullvain - Bartonville

 

Heat 3

1. Scott Bull - Fairbury

2. Daren Friedman - Forrest

3. Eric Smith - Shirley

 

Semi Feature

1. Snooky Dehm - Chatsworth

2. Joe Burba - Burbank

3. Richard Harlan - Flanagan

 

MODIFIEDS FEATURE

1. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

4. David Porth - Gardner

5. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

6. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

7. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

8. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

9. Jim Farris - Odell

10. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

 

Heat 1

1. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

3. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

 

Heat 2

1. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

2. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

3. Jim Farris - Odell

 

Heat 3

1. David Porth - Gardner

2. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

3. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

 

Semi Feature 1

1. Matt Barker - Colfax

2. Brock Bauman - Eureka

3. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

 

SPORTSMAN FEATURE

1. Joel Funk - Dwight

2. Scott Hatzer - Plainfield

3. Steve Kool - Eureka

4. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

5. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

6. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

7. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

8. Curt Vincent - Kankakee

9. Mike Stirewalt - Gardner

10. Laura Stirewalt - Gardner

 

Heat 1

1. Steve Kool - Eureka

2. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

3. Mike Stirewalt - Gardner

 

Heat 2

1. Gary Turpin - Bloomington

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Joel Funk - Dwight

 

 

STREET STOCK

Feature

1. Joe Brown

2. Darrel Lehigh

3. Al Gray

4. Tom Legner

5. Eric Gaus

 

Heat 1

1. Darrin Kohler

2. Darrel Lehigh

3. Vern Gaus

 

Heat 2

1. Joe Brown

2. Gary Barnes

3. Eric Gaus

 

Heat 3

1. Kevin Lenzen

2. Al Gray

3. Joseph Hillman

 

Semi Feature

1. Robert Turner

2. Tony Hemp

3. Jeremy Scher

 

HORNET FEATURE

1. Dan Flessner

2. Eric Wilson

3. Ryen Johnson

4. Jim Wilson

5. Axle Wicker

 

Heat 1

1. Axle Wicker

2. Tyler Griswold

3. Matt McCarty

 

Heat 2

1. Dan Flessner

2. Eric Wilson

3. Danny Cool

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Modified Special Winner Kevin Hastings May 24, 2008

Fairbury Races for 5-24

25 Late Models in Attendance
Fast Qualifier: J1 Wes Steidinger 12.715

Qualifying Lap Times

• 12.715 - J1 Wes Steidinger
• 12.774 - 89 Daren Friedman
• 12.844 - 9 Eric Smith
• 12.847 - 83 Scott Bull
• 12.900 - 24 Ryan Unzicker
• 12.979 - 35 Derek Chandler
• 12.979 - 64 Ryan Dauber
• 13.080 - 95 Aaron Ricketts
• 13.135 - Z Joe Harlan
• 13.145 - S10 Frank Shickel Jr.
• 13.150 - 7 John Provenzano
• 13.176 - M27 Mike Provenzano
• 13.180 - 28 Dennis Erb Jr.
• 13.193 - 99J Jimmy Dehm
• 13.230 - 55 Shawn Toczek
• 13.459 - 7 Jay Sparks
• 13.460 - 1G Rocky Griffin
• 13.600 - 10S George Scheffler
• 13.765 - 15 Lisa Shickel
• 13.770 - 38 Cody Watters
• 13.818 - 66 Phil Line
• 13.953 - Z28 Rich Harlan
• 14.083 - 36 Eric Vaughan
• 14.148 - 10H Don Hilleary
• 99.111 - 00 Snooky Dehm

Heat 1 (top 4)
 

• 7 John Provenzano (2)
• 28 Dennis Erb Jr. (3)
• Z Joe Harlan (1)
• 55 Shawn Toczek (4)
• 1G Rocky Griffin (5)
• 15 Lisa Shickel (6)
• 36 Eric Vaughan (8)
• 66 Phil Line (7)
• 00 Snooky Dehm (9)

Heat 2 (top 4)
 

• S10 Frank Shickel Jr. (1)
• 99J Jimmy Dehm (3)
• 10S George Scheffler (5)
• M27 Mike Provenzano (2)
• Z28 Rich Harlan (7)
• 38 Cody Watters (6)
• 10H Don Hilleary (8)
• 7 Jay Sparks (4)

Heat 3 (lock 8)
 

• J1 Wes Steidinger (1)
• 89 Daren Friedman (2)
• 9 Eric Smith (3)
• 83 Scott Bull (4)
• 24 Ryan Unzicker (5)
• 64 Ryan Dauber (7)
• 35 Derek Chandler (6)
• 95 Aaron Ricketts (8)

Semi Feature (top 4)
 

• 1G Rocky Griffin (1)
• 15 Lisa Shickel (3)
• 36 Eric Vaughan (5)
• 38 Cody Watters (4)
• 66 Phil Line (7)
• Z28 Rich Harlan (2)
• 10H Don Hilleary (6)
• 7 Jay Sparks (8)
• 00 Snooky Dehm (9)

Feature
 

• J1 Wes Steidinger (1) - Fairbury
• 89 Daren Friedman (2) - Forrest
• 9 Eric Smith (3) - Shirley
• 64 Ryan Dauber (6) - Tonica
• 83 Scott Bull (4) - Fairbury
• 35 Derek Chandler (7) - Pontiac
• 28 Dennis Erb Jr. (11) - Carpentersville
• 24 Ryan Unzicker (5) - El Paso
• Z Joe Harlan (13) - El Paso
• 95 Aaron Ricketts (8) - Fairbury
• 55 Shawn Toczek (15)
• 7 John Provenzano (9)
• 99J Jimmy Dehm (12)
• 1G Rocky Griffin (17)
• M27 Mike Provenzano (16)
• 10S George Scheffler (14)
• 15 Lisa Shickel (18)
• 36 Eric Vaughan (19)
• S10 Frank Shickel Jr. (10)
• 38 Cody Watters (20)

 

 

 

38 Modifieds in Attendance
Fast Qualifier: 128 Erik Bruce 13.938

Qualifying Lap Times
 

• 13.938 - 128 Erik Bruce
• 14.020 - 777 Jared Landers
• 14.060 - B12 Kevin Weaver
• 14.072 - 64 Gary Cook Jr.
• 14.110 - 22S Chad Kinder
• 14.117 - 25 Dave Porth
• 14.140 - 3L Jeff Leka
• 14.194 - 35 Jason Hastings
• 14.230 - 64X Wes Steidinger
• 14.236 - 7L Jay Ledford
• 14.258 - D1 Lance Dehm
• 14.265 - 42 McKay Wenger
• 14.270 - 68 Matt Bachman
• 14.300 - 27P Bob Pohlman
• 14.316 - XIII George Aimone
• 14.318 - 63 Calvin Coleman
• 14.327 - 69 Jim Farris
• 14.328 - C12 Jeff Curl
• 14.333 - 6 Brock Bauman
• 14.337 - 32D Tommy Duncan
• 14.349 - 36 Kevin Hastings
• 14.375 - 4 Jeb Friedman
• 14.404 - 112 Ray Guss Jr.
• 14.428 - 4 Cody Bauman
• 14.448 - S8 Chris Stotts
• 14.572 - 21S Denny Schwartz
• 14.697 - 29 Matt Barker
• 14.823 - X1 Dave Sandage
• 14.847 - 7J Justin DeLong
• 14.848 - 38D Mike Dyas
• 14.860 - 16 Chris Price
• 14.994 - 00 Dennis Wilson
• 15.075 - 7 Bobby Crego
• 15.275 - 64D Darcey Wey
• 15.512 - 97 Chad Unzicker
• 15.845 - 22N Lake Nichoalds
• 15.900 - 82 Richard Craven
• 17.682 - 5 Brian Dunn

Heat 1 (top 4)
 

• 22S Chad Kinder (2)
• 128 Erik Bruce (1)
• 64X Wes Steidinger (3)
• 69 Jim Farris (5)
• 36 Kevin Hastings (6)
• S8 Chris Stotts (7)
• 7J Justin DeLong (8)
• 68 Matt Bachman (4)
• 82 Richard Craven (10)
• 7 Bobby Crego (9)

Heat 2 (top 4)
 

• 777 Jared Landers (1)
• 25 Dave Porth (2)
• 7L Jay Ledford (3)
• 27P Bob Pohlman (4)
• C12 Jeff Curl (5)
• 4 Jeb Friedman (6)
• 21S Denny Schwartz (7)
• 38D Mike Dyas (8)
• 5 Brian Dunn (10)
• 64D Darcey Wey (9)

Heat 3 (top 4)
 

• B12 Kevin Weaver (1)
• 112 Ray Guss Jr. (6)
• XIII George Aimone (4)
• 97 Chad Unzicker (9)
• 3L Jeff Leka (2)
• 6 Brock Bauman (5)
• 16 Chris Price (8)
• 29 Matt Barker (7)
• D1 Lance Dehm (3)

Heat 4 (top 4)
 

• 35 Jason Hastings (2)
• 64 Gary Cook Jr. (1)
• 42 McKay Wenger (3)
• 32D Tommy Duncan (5)
• X1 Dave Sandage (7)
• 00 Dennis Wilson (8)
• 63 Calvin Coleman (4)
• 22N Lake Nichoalds (9)
• 4 Cody Bauman (6)

Semi Feature 1 (top 2)
 

• 36 Kevin Hastings (1)
• 68 Matt Bachman (7)
• 7J Justin DeLong (5)
• S8 Chris Stotts (3)
• 29 Matt Barker (8)
• 7 Bobby Crego (11)
• 3L Jeff Leka (2)
• D1 Lance Dehm (10)
• 82 Richard Craven (9)
• 16 Chris Price (6)
• 6 Brock Bauman (4)

Semi Feature 2 (top 2)
 

• C12 Jeff Curl (1)
• 21S Denny Schwartz (5)
• 4 Jeb Friedman (3)
• X1 Dave Sandage (2)
• 00 Dennis Wilson (4)
• 64D Darcey Wey (11)
• 38D Mike Dyas (7)
• 4 Cody Bauman (10)
• 63 Calvin Coleman (6)
• 22N Lake Nichoalds (8)
• 5 Brian Dunn (9)

Feature $2,000 to win, 40 laps
 

• 36 Kevin Hastings (16) - Kankakee
• 777 Jared Landers (2) - Batesville, Ark.
• B12 Kevin Weaver (3) - Gibson City
• 25 Dave Porth (6) - Gardner
• 64 Gary Cook Jr. (8) - Deer Creek
• C12 Jeff Curl (17) - Forrest
• 32D Tommy Duncan (15) - Peoria
• 68 Matt Bachman (18) - Gibson City
• 27P Bob Pohlman (13) - Rensalleer, Ind.
• 42 McKay Wenger (11) - Fairbury
• XIII George Aimone (10)
• 35 Jason Hastings (4)
• 69 Jim Farris (12)
• 7L Jay Ledford (9)
• 21S Denny Schwartz (19)
• 22S Chad Kinder (1)
• 128 Erik Bruce (5)
• 112 Ray Guss Jr. (7)
• 97 Chad Unzicker (14)

17 Sportsman in Attendance
Fast Qualifier: 25 Jason Unzicker 14.529

Qualifying Lap Times
 

• 14.529 - 25 Jason Unzicker
• 14.590 - 23Jr Joel Funk
• 14.652 - 23T Rick Thomas
• 14.976 - 127 Scott Hatzer
• 14.987 - 44 Rod Rusher
• 15.012 - 78 Shawn Diggs
• 15.015 - 23A Andrew Funk
• 15.040 - 75 Gary Turpin
• 15.060 - 19V Curt Vincent
• 15.267 - 01 Dustin Mounce
• 15.304 - H1 Loren Haberkorn
• 15.312 - B44 Ed Bright
• 15.509 - 23SS R.J. Gall
• 15.597 - 69H Shane Hetherington
• 15.853 - 66 Jeff Semmens
• 16.200 - 80 Jake Tjelle
• 16.204 - 8 Steve Kool

Heat 1 (all)
 

• H1 Loren Haberkorn (3)
• 19V Curt Vincent (1)
• 01 Dustin Mounce (2)
• B44 Ed Bright (4)
• 8 Steve Kool (9)
• 23SS R.J. Gall (5)
• 69H Shane Hetherington (6)
• 66 Jeff Semmens (7)
• 80 Jake Tjelle (8)

Heat 2 (lock 8)
 

• 25 Jason Unzicker (1)
• 23T Rick Thomas (3)
• 23Jr Joel Funk (2)
• 127 Scott Hatzer (4)
• 23A Andrew Funk (7)
• 75 Gary Turpin (8)
• 44 Rod Rusher (5)
• 78 Shawn Diggs (6)

Feature
 

• 23A Andrew Funk (5) - Dwight
• 23Jr Joel Funk (3) - Dwight
• 75 Gary Turpin (6) - Bloomington
• 23T Rick Thomas (2) - Dwight
• 8 Steve Kool (13) - Eureka
• 23SS R.J. Gall (14)
• 01 Dustin Mounce (11)
• 78 Shawn Diggs (8)
• 127 Scott Hatzer (4)
• B44 Ed Bright (12)
• 25 Jason Unzicker (1)
• 66 Jeff Semmens (16)
• 44 Rod Rusher (7)
• 69H Shane Hetherington (15)
• 19V Curt Vincent (10)
• H1 Loren Haberkorn (9)

 

 

 

24 Street Stocks in Attendance

Heat 1 (top 5)
 

• 82 Jim Quinn (2)
• 71 Darrel Lehigh (4)
• 6 Jay Hamilton (5)
• 77 Al Gray (7)
• 57 Brandon Kessinger (6)
• 18 David Billingsley (8)
• 70 Ken Bushey (3)
• 1 Virgil Steinquist (1)

Heat 2 (top 5)
 

• M80 Nick Montalta (2)
• J01 Joseph Hillman (4)
• B9 Joe Brown (8)
• 75 Jeremy Scher (3)
• B13 Brett Peters (7)
• 23 Tony Hemp (1)
• 13 Mitchell Steinquist (6)
• 16 Robert Turner (5)

Heat 3 (top 5)
 

• L3 Kevin Lenzen (2)
• 3 Tom Legner (1)
• 38 Gary Barnes (4)
• 55 Billy Wicker (7)
• 69S Vern Gaus (6)
• 15G Eric Gaus (8)
• 1W Brian Wirtz (5)
• 9M B.J. Malone (3)

Semi Feature (top 5)
 

• 23 Tony Hemp (2)
• 16 Robert Turner (8)
• 13 Mitchell Steinquist (5)
• 1W Brian Wirtz (6)
• 15G Eric Gaus (3)
• 9M B.J. Malone (9)
• 70 Ken Bushey (4)
• 18 David Billingsley (1)
• 1 Virgil Steinquist (7)

Feature
 

• M80 Nick Montalta (2)
• L3 Kevin Lenzen (3)
• 82 Jim Quinn (1)
• 3 Tom Legner (6)
• 71 Darrel Lehigh (4)
• J01 Joseph Hillman (5)
• 57 Brandon Kessinger (13)
• 55 Billy Wicker (12)
• B13 Brett Peters (14)
• 16 Robert Turner (17)
• 6 Jay Hamilton (7)
• 69S Vern Gaus (15)
• 13 Mitchell Steinquist (18)
• 23 Tony Hemp (16)
• 1W Brian Wirtz (19)
• 38 Gary Barnes (9)
• B9 Joe Brown (8)
• 15G Eric Gaus (20)
• 75 Jeremy Scher (11)
• 77 Al Gray (10)

 

 

17 Hornets in Attendance

Heat 1 (all)
 

• 118 Axle Wicker (3)
• 3 E J  Gregory (1)
• 46 Eric Wilson (6)
• 47 Jim Wilson (7)
• 7 Matt Maier (8)
• 72 Matt Corray (9)
• 83 Brian Wilson (5)
• 9B Robert Flessner (4)
• 88 Dave Majors (2)

Heat 2 (all)
 

• 9D Dan Flessner (8)
• 57 Kyle Heneger (2)
• 9M Joe Malone (3)
• 13S Mike Hilton (1)
• 12 Nick Lee (7)
• 01 Ricky Wilson (5)
• 37 Scott Cupples (6)
• 22 Alan Line (4)

Feature
 

• 9D Dan Flessner (2)
• 118 Axle Wicker (1)
• 46 Eric Wilson (5)
• 3 E J  Gregory (3)
• 47 Jim Wilson (7)
• 12 Nick Lee (10)
• 9M Joe Malone (6)
• 37 Scott Cupples (14)
• 83 Brian Wilson (13)
• 9B Robert Flessner (15)
• 13S Mike Hilton (8)
• 22 Alan Line (16)
• 01 Ricky Wilson (12)
• 57 Kyle Heneger (4)
• 72 Matt Corray (11)
• 7 Matt Maier (9)

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NASCAR NIGHT MAY 20, 2008

Schrader had fast time, Wallace had second fast time and Schrader won his
heat and won the feature.  Wallace was 5th.  Here is the complete rundown.
MODIFIEDS
Feature
1. Ken Schrader
2. Chad Evans - Charleston
3. Mike Spatola - Kankakee
4. McKay Wenger - Fairbury
5. Kenny Wallace
6. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee
7 Jason Hastings - Kankakee
8. Chad Osterhoff - Kankakee
9. Jeffery Curl - Forrest
10. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

Heat 1
1. Jason Hastings - Kankakee
2. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee
3. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

Heat 2
1. David Porth - Gardner
2. Vince Cooper - Morris
3. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

Heat 3
1. Ken Schrader -
2. Mike Spatola - Kankakee
3. Ken Wallace

Semi Feature
1. Jeb Friedman - Forrest
2. Jay Ledford - Pontiac
3. Justin DeLong - Bloomington

Kenny Schrader in victory lane after a clean sweep	Wes Steidinger in victory lane after winning the feature and setting a new track record at 12.436 seconds

click on picture to enlarge
 

LATE MODELS
Feature
1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury    Steidinger also set a new track record in qualifying.
2. Derek Chandler - Pontiac
3. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City
4. Joe Harlan - El Paso
5. Daren Friedman - Forrest
6. Jason Feger - Bloomington
7. Ryan Dauber -Tonica
8. Donny Walden - Towanda
9. Dennis Erb Jr. - Carpentersville
10. Scott Bull - Fairbury

Heat 1
1. Dennis Erb Jr. - Carpentersville
2. Scott Bull - Fairbury
3. Scott Schmitt - Tonica

Heat 2
1. Ryan Dauber - Tonica
2. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington
3. B.J. McCammon - Mattoon

Heat 3
1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury
2. Derek Chandler - Pontiac
3. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City

Semi Feature
1. Aaron Ricketts - Fairbury
2. Chuck Mitchell - unknown
3. Frank Heckenast - Orland Park

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NASCAR NIGHT

 

Tuesday, May 20th.

 

Come meet Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader

 

UMP Late Models and Modifieds

 

Late Models - $1500 to win

Modifieds - $600 to win

 

Gates open at 3pm

 

Qualifying at 6:30

 

Racing at 7:00

 

$15.00 gate fee

$30.00 pit pass

Kids 12 and under - FREE

 

 

Races from Saturday, May 17th were washed out for the second week in a row.  The Gary Eden Memorial race for Sportsman will be made up on June 21 and the Street Stocks will be added to the race schedule for May 24 and May 31. 

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May 19, 2008
NASCAR NIGHT AT THE FAIRBURY AMERICAN LEGION SPEEDWAY
 
Track Enterprises, Inc. along with the Fairbury American Legion Speedway proudly presents NASCAR night at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois.  This special midweek race has been scheduled for Tuesday May 20, 2008.
 
 
NASCAR star Ken Schrader will be driving his UMP Late Model in competition with other top Late Model drivers from the Midwest. Kenny Wallace, NASCAR driver will also be on hand driving his #36 JEGS modified car.  
 
Racing with the UMP Late Models will be the Fairbury American Legion Speedway’s very own Modifieds.  The NASCAR stars will have an autograph session after the races.  The UMP Late Models will be awarded $1500 to win and the Modifieds will race for $600 for their top spot.
 
A large field of cars is expected with gates opening at 3:00 p.m., practice starting at 6:00 p.m., qualifying at 6:30 and the racing action will start at 7:00 p.m. 
 
For more information please call Track Enterprises, Inc. at
217-764-3200 or the track on race day at 217-815-692-3222.

 

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May 10
The Fairbury Races were washed out after completing almost half the events on Saturday night. 
Racing continues next Saturday with the Gary Eden Memorial Sportsman Race with $600 going to the winner of the 30 lap event.  
Street Stocks will also be running on this night.  Gates open at 3pm, Qualifying at 6:30, racing at 7:30. 

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May 03, 2008
$1500 to win modified feature winner
#B12 Kevin Weaver

Late Model Feature   

 

1. Ryan Dauber - Tonica     First feature win of the season.  Passed the second place finisher Ryan Unzicker with 2 laps to go to hold on.

2. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

3. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

4. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

5. Scott Bull - Fairbury

6. George Scheffler - Waukesha, Wis.

7. Daren Friedman - Forrest

8. Rich Bell - Chicago

9. Lisa Shickel - Bloomington

10. Joe Harlan - El Paso

 

Heat 1

1. Rich Bell - Chicago

2. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

3. John Clemmons - unknown

 

Heat 2

1. Scott Bull - Fairbury

2. Daren Friedman - Forrest

3. Ryan Unzicker - El Paso

 

 

MODIFIEDS

Feature - $1500 to win.

1. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City

2. Jeff Leka - Buffalo

3. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

4. Ray Guss Jr. - Peoria

5. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

6. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

7. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

8. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

9. David Porth - Gardner

10. Nathan Balenfiefen - unknown

 

Heat 1

1. Kevin Weaver - Gibson City

2. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

3. Chad Kinder - Newton

 

Heat 2

1. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

2. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

3. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

 

Heat 3

1. David Porth - Gardner

2. Jeff Leka - Buffalo

3. Gary Cook Jr. - Deer Creek

 

Heat 4

1. Ray Guss Jr. - Peoria

2. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

3. Matt Barker - Cooksville

 

Semi Feature 1

1. Cody Bauman - Eureka

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. George Aimone IV - Gardner

 

Semi Feature 2

1. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

2. Jim Farris - Odell

3. Ben Hulse - Flanagan

 

SPORTSMAN

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Terry Worth - Bloomington

3. Andrew Funk - Dwight

4. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

5. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

6. Joel Funk - Dwight

7. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

8. Kevin Lenzen - Kankakee

9. Gary Barnes - Pontiac

10. Jim Brown - unknown

 

Heat 1

1. Kevin Lenzen - Kankakee

2. Jim Brown - unknown

3. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

 

Heat 2

1. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

2. Terry Worth - Bloomington

3. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

 

Next week is a regular night of racing with the introduction of the Street Stock class back to Fairbury American Legion Speedway. 
The Hornets will also race this night. 

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Fairbury Legion Speedway - 4/26

 

Tonight was the first night of racing for the upcoming season at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway and some familiar faces went to Victory Lane and won their first features of the year.

 

In the Late models, The Fairbury Flyer, Wes Steidinger passed Rusty Schlenk with 12 laps to go and weaved through lapped traffic to capture his first feature of the year. 

 

Full Late Model Results

1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

2. Rusty Schlenk - Jackson, Mich  "The Jackson Assassin"

3. Frank Shickel Jr. - Bloomington

4. Scott Bull - Fairbury

5. Daren Friedman - Forrest

6. Derek Chandler - Pontiac

7. Lisa Shickel - Bloomington

8. Rocky Griffin - Bloomington

9. Donny Walden - Towanda

10. Phil Line - Kankakee

11. Gary Schalmo - Mokena

12. Eric Vaughan - Fairbury

 

 

Heat 1

1. Rocky Griffin - Bloomington

2. Eric Vaughan - Fairbury

3. Lisa Shickel - Bloomington

 

Heat 2

1. Wes Steidinger - Fairbury

2. Rusty Schlenk - Jackson, Mich.

3. Scott Bull - Fairbury

 

Fast Qualifier - Donny Walden - Towanda

 

 

Jeb Friedman, modified winner

click picture to enlarge

Modifieds

Jeb Friedman of Forrest took the lead on lap 14 when race leader Dave Porth dropped out due to mechanical problems and went on to win his first victory of the season. 

 

Modified Feature

1. Jeb Friedman - Forrest

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. Jay Ledford - Pontiac

4. Jim Farris - Odell

5. Kevin Hastings - Kankakee

6. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

7. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

8. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

9. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

10. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

11. Lake Nichoalds - Gilman

12. Cody Bauman - Eureka

 

Modified Heat 1

1. Cody Bauman - Eureka

2. Lance Dehm - Chatsworth

3. Jim Farris - Odell

 

Modified Heat 2

1. Jason Hastings - Kankakee

2. Dennis Wilson - Lexington

3. Matt Bachman - Gibson City

 

Modified Heat 3

1. Jeffery Curl - Forrest

2. McKay Wenger - Fairbury

3. David Porth - Gardner

 

Semi Feature

1. Darcey Wey - Heyworth

2. Brock Bauman - Eureka

3. Lake Nichoalds - Gilman

 

Fast Qualifier - Jeffery Curl - Forrest

 

 

Sportsman

Dwight's Rick Thomas took the lead from El Paso's Jason Unzicker with 2 laps to go and held on to win at Fairbury Saturday night.  The race between Thomas, Unzicker and Dwight's Joel Funk was close for the entire 15 lap feature. 

 

Sportsman Feature

1. Rick Thomas - Dwight

2. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

3. Joel Funk - Dwight

4. Terry Worth - Lexington

5. Loren Haberkorn - Chatsworth

6. Steve Kool - Eureka

7. Tim Fitzpatrick - Bensenville

8. Dustin Mounce - Pontiac

9. Chris Anderson - Bloomington

10. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

11. Gary Barnes - Pontiac

12. Tad Blackburn - unknown

 

Sportsman heat 1

1. Shane Hetherington - Fairbury

2. Chris Anderson - Bloomington

3. John Zalaker - Melvin

 

Sportsman Heat 2

1. Jason Unzicker - El Paso

2. Joel Funk - Dwight

3. Rick Thomas - Dwight

 

Hornet winner

Jerry Legner - Pontiac

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Just a quick note from the practice on Saturday April 19
there were a lot of cars, and quite a lot from the Chicago and Kankakee area were here
Track looks good this year
Thanks
Photos By Lu

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FALS reschedules practice/tech day for next Sat. 4/19. Gates open at 10 a.m. track opens at noon. Gate free, pits $10.

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Date	Event	Gate	Pits	Event Summary
4.05.08	Practice and Tech Day	$0	$10	Gates Open at 10:00 AM Race Track Opens at Noon
4.26.08	Opening Night Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	with Hornets Free Hot Dogs at Benchwarmers Concessions
5.03.08	Modified Special	$10	$25	$1,500 to win - 40 laps Kids 5-6 years old Dash for Cash
5.10.08	Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	with Hornets
5.17.08	Gary Eden Memorial Sportsman Special	$10	$25	30 laps
5.20.08	NASCAR Night	$15	$30	Late Models & Modifieds only season passes will not be valid
5.24.08	Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	with Hornets
5.31.08	Fan Appreciation Night Modified Special	$5	$20	$800 to win Sponsored by Garrels Honda with Hornets
6.07.08	Hornet Special	$10	$25	$500 to win - 15 laps
6.14.08	Pappy and Bob Allen Memorial Late Model Special	$10	$25	$2,000 to win - 40 laps UMP Race Kids 7-8 years old Dash for Cash
6.21.08	Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	with Hornets Kid Modz Series Free Ice Cream Cones for the Kids
6.28.08	Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	Monster Truck Show Sponsored by Heller Lincoln-Mercury-Dodge Kids 9-10 years old Dash for Cash
7.05.08	UMP Summer Nationals	$20	$35	$10,000 to win - 50 laps Sponsored by Lynn Chevrolet Buick
7.12.08	Curt Piercy Memorial Sportsman Special	$10	$25	40 laps with Hornets
7.19.08	B104 Night Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	with Hornets Kid Modz Series Kids 11-12 years old Dash for Cash
7.26.08	Monster Midwest Tour Late Model & Modified Special	$10	$25	$2,000 to win LM, $750? to win MO
8.02.08	Vintage Car Night Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	Come out early and see drivers and cars from yesteryears
8.09.08	Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	with Hornets Free Ice Cream Cones for the Kids
8.16.08	Fairbury Fair Racing	$10	$25	Hot Laps at 5:00 - Racing at 6:30 Last Night for Track Points
8.23.08	Championship Night Regular Night of Racing	$10	$25	Crowning of our Track Champions Adults 21 & over Dash for Cash
8.30.08	19th Annual Prairie Dirt Classic	$20	$35	$10,000 to win - 50 laps Sponsored by Lynn Chevrolet Buick
11.01.08	Awards Banquet
Qualifying 6:30PM, Racing 7:30PM - Kids 12 & under free when accompanied by a paying adult All rain dates will be announced - Schedule subject to change

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