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Jason Shank OReilly All Star Late Model Series Director

The OReilly All Star Late Model Series Launches Website!

Camargo, IL (November 19, 2008) The newly formed OReilly All Star
Late Model Series now has an online home. The Black Swamp Media Group
designed website can be found at www.allstarlatemodels.com and will
feature series news, and information including the 2009 schedule,
series point standings, and rules and procedures.

The website will also highlight all of the same features the OReilly
All Star Circuit of Champions and OReilly Midwest All Star Series
websites have including a sponsors page, a rotating sponsor banner
highlighting all series sponsors and marketing partners.

Im really pleased with how the website turned out, exclaimed Jason
Shank, OReilly All Star Late Model Series Director. A strong,
informative, professional looking site was what we were aiming at and
I believe the guys at Black Swamp Media Group did that by utilizing
the same template they used with the OReilly All Star Circuit of
Champions website.

Once the inaugural OReilly All Star Late Model Series event takes
place at Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA on Friday, April 17th the
site will also include all series results and race reports.

Additional information on the OReilly All Star Late Model Series can
be found at www.allstarlatemodels.com.

Independent Racing Series Sold to Guy Webb, Miracle to promote Waynesfield

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (October 7, 2008)—After two very successful seasons of dirt late model competition in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, the Findlay, OH based Independent Racing Series recently announced they will not continue operations for the 2009 season.

Shortly after some long and lengthy negotiations, an announcement was made that Guy Webb, President of the O’Reilly Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, had purchased the series and will revamp and turn the series into the O’Reilly Allstar Late Model Series.

Dean Miracle, the man at the helm and founder of one of the most unique racing groups will not continue as director of the series, but instead make his way closer to home to promote the Waynesfield Motorsports Park located in Waynesfield, OH for the upcoming season. The main reason for Miracle’s decision to do this was due to health related issues.

“My health just won’t allow me to travel up and down the road like I used to,” stated Dean Miracle. “I want to personally thank all of the drivers, fans, promoters and my staff who helped make this possible and with out all of them, the series would not be where it was at. The Allstars will go on under Guy (Webb) and I know he will try to keep it one of the best tours around, if not better,” stated Miracle.

“Myself, along with the rest of the staff of the Independent Racing Series would like to thank Dean (Miracle) for his determination and dedication to one of the best touring series around. We wish him the very best in promoting Waynesfield,” stated Chris Tilley, P.R. Director of the Independent Racing Series.

Further information on the 2008 Championship Awards Banquet will be released in the upcoming weeks upon completion with the details being released on the series website located at www.irsracing.net .

Labor Day event for Independent Racing Series at Cannonball has been cancelled

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (August 22, 2008)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series have announced the cancellation of the September 1, 2008 event at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH.

The event was scheduled to be a $5,000 to win / $400 to start Feature but with the cancellation of the September 1 date, series officials are optimistic about the possibility of adding a date at the end of the season.

‘We are in negotiations to lease the track to put it on the schedule for the final event of the season at Cannonball,’ stated Independent Racing Series President Dean Miracle.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
Fri. August 22-Allegany County Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win
Fri. Sept. 12-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000 to win
Sat. Sept. 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$7,000 to win

Lights, Camera, Mike Knight as ‘Hollywood’ claims first Independent Racing Series win

HAMMETT, PA (August 17, 2008)—Mike Knight of Ripley, NY finally pulled off his first-career Independent Racing Series victory on Sunday Night August 17, 2008 as the series made it’s first-ever appearance to the Eriez Speedway in Hammett, PA.

The Empire State driver rolled to the $5,000 payday after taking the lead away from Brent Rhebergen shortly after half-way during the 50-lapper. A couple of cautions slowed the event.

Knight’s Craiger powered Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Mobilia Fruit Farms, Genesis Racing Shocks, MWB Graphics & Web Design, Ripley Machine & Tool, NYPENN Surveying, Ottaway’s Auto Body, and Tecdular Contracting.

Knight became the 11^th different winner in 18 races so far on the 2008 campaign.

The Independent Racing Series will get back at it this weekend as the series makes another first-time visit this time to the Rick Jones Promoted Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, Maryland on Friday Night August 22, 2008. The track known as ‘The Rock’ will pay the event winner $5,000 at the end of the 50-lapper.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking on www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Failing to make the field included: Kirk Bradley, Steve Halpainy, Andy Kania, George LaBarbera, John Lobb, Dennis Lunger Jr., Jason Morrell, Ben Porter, Ryan Scott, Bob Vogt Jr., John Volpe.

Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
Fri. August 22-‘The Rock’ Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win

Independent Racing Series Super Late Model Points: (After August 17)
1. Robbie Blair-2697 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-2505 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-2299 (Richmond, IN)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-2143 (Waterford, PA)
5. Tim Dohm-1974 (Cross Lanes, WV)
6. Mike Knight-1802 (Ripley, NY)
7. Jared Hawkins-1444 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Mike Balzano-1426 (Parkersburg, WV)
9. Andy Bond-1249 (Coolville, OH)
10. Steve Wilmoth-1037 (Clarksburg, WV)

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After August 17)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop (OH) Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 (KY) Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway (OH) 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County (OH) Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline (OH) Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon (OH) Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway (OH) Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway (OH) Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford (PA) Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 12
14) Chad Ruhlman (Bemus Point, NY) Stateline (NY) Speedway July 19
15) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 26
16) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Ponderosa (KY) Speedway August 1
17) Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) Bluegrass Motor (KY) Speedway August 2

18) Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) Eriez (PA) Speedway August 17

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

FINDLAY, OH (August 8, 2008)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series are displeased to announce that the Friday Night August 15 event date at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH has been removed from the schedule. The ‘Summer Shootout’ event was originally scheduled for back in July and was moved to August due to being rained out is now off the schedule.

Track Promoter Jeff Norris notified IRS officials on Thursday August 7, 2008 that he would be closing the gates at Hilltop Speedway for the remainder of the 2008 season. The struggling economy played an integral part in the facility closing its doors.

‘Hilltop Speedway was the first track to jump on board with the Independent Racing Series in 2007 which helped get the IRS started,’ stated Independent Racing Series Founder/President Dean Miracle. ‘We wish Jeff (Norris) the best and greatly appreciate everything he has done for the Independent Racing Series,’ said Miracle again.

The Independent Racing Series will now focus their attention to the two-night swing in Ohio and Pennsylvania on August 16-17. The series will make a $5,000 to win one-night visit to the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Saturday Night August 16, 2008 before heading to the Eriez Speedway in Hammett, PA on Sunday Night August 17, 2008 for a one-night $5,000 to win visit.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking on the official series website at www.irsracing.net or you can call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Fri. August 22-‘The Rock’ Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win

Independent Racing Series Super Late Model Points: (After August 2)
1. Robbie Blair-2564 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-2376 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-2299 (Richmond, IN)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-2004 (Waterford, PA)
5. Tim Dohm-1974 (Cross Lanes, WV)
6. Mike Knight-1652 (Ripley, NY)
7. Jared Hawkins-1444 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Mike Balzano-1426 (Parkersburg, WV)
9. Andy Bond-1249 (Coolville, OH)
10. Steve Wilmoth-1037 (Clarksburg, WV)

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After August 2)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop (OH) Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 (KY) Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway (OH) 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County (OH) Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline (OH) Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon (OH) Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway (OH) Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway (OH) Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford (PA) Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 12
14) Chad Ruhlman (Bemus Point, NY) Stateline (NY) Speedway July 19
15) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 26
16) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Ponderosa (KY) Speedway August 1
17) Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) Bluegrass Motor (KY) Speedway August 2

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Blair wins IRS thriller at Tyler County, Series heads to Kentucky on Aug. 1-2

Independent Racing Series rolls to Ponderosa and Bluegrass in Kentucky Aug. 1-2

Robbie Blair picks up win number three on the series (Results Below)

By Chris Tilley (IRS P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or (606) 425-1733 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (July 28, 2008)—After 15 completed events on the 2008 tour, the Independent Racing Series will head back to Kentucky for the series’ second-ever trip this Friday and Saturday August 1-2.

On Friday Night August 1, the Independent Racing Series will visit the Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY for the Sixth running of the ‘John Bradshaw Classic’ paying $5,000 to win / $400 to start during the 50-Lapper.

On Saturday Night August 2, the Independent Racing Series will travel just a bit north to the David and Anita Ferrell promoted Bluegrass Motor Speedway in Bardstown, KY for a $5,000 to win / $400 to start event during the running of the Sixth annual ‘My Old Kentucky Home Shootout’ event.

Each night will feature a complete show of Hot Laps, Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials, Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1, Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2, Gutswear Heat-3, Indy Screen Printing Heat-4, Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Mains, the ever-popular Pole Dash and the 50-Lap $5,000 to win event purse.

The Independent Racing Series will co-sanction both events with the O’Reilly Auto Parts NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions. The BoB Series tire rule will be utilized and the IRS Purse, Format and IRS Series Rules/Procedures will govern the event. Each traveling series will receive one (1) provisional starting spot in the 50-Lap A-Main each night.

Further information on the Ponderosa Speedway can be found by calling (859) 854-6808 or visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net . Further information can be obtained on the Bluegrass Motor Speedway by calling (502) 349-1241 or visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com . Further information on the Independent Racing Series is located at www.irsracing.net and more information on the BoB Series is located at www.battleofthebluegrass.com .

In racing action last weekend on the Independent Racing Series tour, Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pennsylvania picked up his third event win of the season while claiming the ‘Legends of the Ring’ 50 event at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV. The event win was worth $5,000.

Independent Racing Series Results (Tyler County July 26): 1. Robbie Blair, 2. Tim Dohm, 3. Mike Balzano, 4. Rick Williams, 5. Rick Aukland, 6. Doug Dodd, 7. Jared Hawkins, 8. Paul Wilmoth Jr., 9. Joe Loudin, 10. Steve Shaver, 11. Mike Benedum, 12. Robbie Scott, 13. Steve Wilmoth, 14. Chuck Harper, 15. Charlie George, 16. Gary Knollinger, 17. Richard Frazier, 18. Mark Banal, 19. Charlie Maloney, 20. Dusty Hamrick, 21. Butch McGill, 22. Steve Weigel, 23. Donnie Dotson, 24. Corey Conley.

Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (After July 26)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 2273
2. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 2132
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 2101
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 2004
5. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1974
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1652
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1444
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1426
9. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 1249
10. Steve Wilmoth (Clarksburg, WV) 1037

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 26)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop (OH) Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 (KY) Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway (OH) 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County (OH) Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline (OH) Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon (OH) Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway (OH) Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway (OH) Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford (PA) Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 12
14) Chad Ruhlman (Bemus Point, NY) Stateline (NY) Speedway July 19
15) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 26

Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:

August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Danville, KY-$5,000 to win

August 2-Bluegrass Motor Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000 to win

August 15-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Summer Shootout’

August 16-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000 to win

August 17-Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA-$5,000 to win

August 22-Allegany County Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win

The veteran Zanesville, OH hot-shoe may just have his shot at another Independent Racing Series title after picking up his first event win of the season while becoming the eighth different winner during the Fifth Annual Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ event at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on Saturday Night July 12, 2008 in front of a packed house.

The Hall-of-Famer pocketed $5,000 while driving the K&E Trucking, Chase Race Decals sponsored Malcuit Racing Engines MasterSbilt Race Car to the event win.

Butch McGill and Steve Shaver brought the field of 24 to life with McGill going to the early lead. Aukland would come from his third starting spot to be in contention to win by the sixth lap already around Shaver for second spot.

Aukland would make his move with ten just circuits into the event and by lap 16 would secure the position for his second-career win on the tour. Aukland’s only other series event win came in October 2007 at the Skyline Speedway.

The first of only four cautions would come out on the start as a chain reaction of four cars back in the mid-pack slowed the field. The second yellow flag came on the second lap as Freddie Carpenter spun in turn one. Chuck Harper and Mike Eaton would mix it up in turn two on the fourth circuit resulting in both cars going to the tail for spinning.

The restarted lap would see Robbie Blair, Doug Horton and Donnie Dotson tangle up in turn four with wreckers having to pull apart Blair and Horton.

The final 36 circuits would see a green to checkered finish with Aukland holding off fourth place starter Tim Dohm for second, 11^th starting Paul Wilmoth Jr. was third, second place starter Steve Shaver was fourth and Donnie Moran rounded out the top-five.

The series heads to the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win main event this Saturday Night July 19^th.

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Steve Wilmoth, Butch McGill, Donnie Moran, Steve Weigle, Mike Benedum, Donnie Dotson, Sonny Conley, Brandon McGrady, Joe Smith, Joe Loudin

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Jared Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Andy Bond, Doug Eaton, Freddie Carpenter, Gary Knollinger, Dustin Hamrick, Matt Flesher, Dan Ruza, Tim Senic

Gutswear Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Rick Williams, Steve Shaver, Doug Horton, Dave Hess Jr., Mike Balzano, Dave Gorrell, Brian Probst, Kris Southern

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Chuck Harper, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Robbie Blair, Rick Aukland, Scott Irvin, Mike Eaton, Corey Conley, Duane Chamberlain

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Mike Benedum, Donnie Dotson, Freddi Carpenter, Sonny Conley, Gary Knollinger, Brandon McGrady, Matt Flesher, Dan Ruza, Dustin Hamrick, Joe Smith, Joe Loudin

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Dave Hess Jr., Mike Balzano, Mike Eaton, Corey Conley, Dave Gorrell, Duane Chamberlain, Kris Southern, Brian Probst

12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County Speedway July 12

Jason Covert from 17^th to First in Independent Racing Series Thriller at Bedford

BEDFORD, PA (July 11, 2008)—Jason Covert of York Haven, PA came from his 17^th place starting spot to capture his first-career Independent Racing Series main event win at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, PA on Friday Night July 11, 2008.

Covert became the seventh different winner in 12 events while driving the Pre-Machine Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Baker Carburetion, Kuppy’s Diner, Bam’s Auto Center, JNJ Media Motorsports, and Wrisco Aluminum sponsored Hershey powered Rocket Chassis. The win was worth $5,000 during the series’ first-ever visit.

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Robbie Blair, Doug Horton, Greg Fetters, Brian Booze, Shane Beegle, Jack Pencil, Doug Ishler, Wayne Johnson, D.J. Troutman, Jason Covert

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Gary Stuhler, Scott Haus, Matt Parks, Bo Feathers, Rick Aukland, Duane Chamberlain, Eric Zembower, Darrell Dick, Andy Martz

Gutswear Heat-3: Donnie Moran, Jeff Miller, Jeremy Miller, D.J. Myers, Ron Delano Jr., Chuck Clise, Tyler Hensley, Brian Bernheisel, David Williams

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Chris Harr, Dave Hess Jr., Jeff Rine, Nick Dickson, Steve Wilmoth, Steve Everhart, Randy Burkholder, Shawn Claar, Scott Rhodes

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jason Covert, Rick Aukland, Wayne Johnson, Jack Pencil, Andy Martz, Shane Beegle, Darrell Dick, Eric Zembower, Doug Ishler, Duane Chamberlain, D.J. Troutman

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Steve Everhart, Ron Delano Jr., Tyler Hershey, Chuck Clise, Steve Wilmoth, Randy Burkholder, Brian Bernheisel

Entries: 37
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Jeremy Miller-19:778 seconds (New Track Record)

CROOKSVILLE, OH (July 6, 2008)—Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH captured the $7,000 event prize in route to his second Independent Racing Series win of the season at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Sunday Night July 6, 2008 in front of a packed hillside.

Moran came to victory lane while driving the Custom Cutters, C&J Excavating, Eddie’s Sunoco, and Donnie Moran Driving School sponsored Draime powered MasterSbilt Race Car to his second-career Independent Racing Series win.

Moran took the lead from Duane Chamberlain on the 28^th circuit to go on to win the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event.

A total of seven yellow flags halted the main event. Five different drivers lead the main event.

Official Summary of Results:

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1 (Top-4 Transfer): Duane Chamberlain, Andy Bond, Brad Malcuit, Chris Garnes, Ship Watterman, Tony Roush, Jeremy Jarvis, Brian Lillibridge, Jaosn Brookover, Nick Corbitt, Mike Wilson (DNS)

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2 (Top-4 Transfer): Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Cody Parker, D.J. Cline, Dave Hess Jr., Shane McLoughlin, Jared Miley, Corey Conley, Weston Hutchison, Casey Burdette

Gutswear Heat-3 (Top-4 Transfer): Tim Dohm, Steve Wilmoth, Rick Aukland, Mark Banal, Jerry Bowersock, Dan Shrigley, Barry Lowery, Tom Johnson, Delbert Crum, Jeff Burdette

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4 (Top-4 Transfer): Donnie Moran, Doug Dodd, Keith Berner, Mike Knight, Ralph Withem, Rick Conley, Cortney Clewell, Jim Fordyce, Chris Carpenter, Larry Bond

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1 (Top-3 Transfer): Corey Conley, Dave Hess Jr., Shane McLoughlin, Skip Watterman, Jeremy Jarvis, Jason Brookover, Jared Miley, Brian Lillibridge, Tony Roush, Casey Burdette, Weston Hutchison, Nick Corbitt, Mike Wilson (DNS)

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2 (Top-3 Transfer): Ralph Withem, Larry Bond, Chris Carpenter, Jerry Bowersock, Dan Shrigley, Cortney Clewell, Barry Lowery, Rick Conley, Jim Fordyce, Delbert Crum, Jeff Burdette, Tom Johnson

Entries: 41 from five states (OH, WV, PA, NY, IN)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran-13.780 seconds

Lap Leaders: Dodd (1-9), Dohm (10-17), Garnes (18-23), Chamberlain (24-27), Moran (28-50)

Fireworks blaze during Blair’s payday at Moler Raceway Park

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

WILLIAMSBURG, OH (July 5, 2008)—Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA held on for the $5,000 payday and his second Independent Racing Series event win of the season during the ‘Big Bang 50’ at the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Saturday Night July 5, 2008.

Front-row starters Robbie Blair and Dave Hess Jr. brought the 24-car field down to the green flag for the start of the 50-Lap A-Main event. The four cars of Blair, Hess, Whitney and Dohm would mix it up for the first 30 circuits with Blair finally coming out with the point while taking the field to the checkered flag.

Seven cautions slowed the main event.

Blair’s Custom Race Engines powered Rock Chassis is sponsored by Specialty Products, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hoosier Racing Tire, Bossard’s Used Auto Parts, Slavic Custom Racing Decals, Chelby’s Tanning, Armstrong Lumber, and Maloney Tool/Mold.

Runner-up Dave Hess Jr. drove the Craiger Racing Engines powered Rocket Chassis which is sponsored by Hess’ Garage and Salvage, Beacon Lubricants, Texas Roadhouse, Plyler Overhead Door, Hoosier Racing Tire, MWB Graphics and Brozell Construction.

The series will visit the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Sunday Night July 6 for a $7,000 to win event. The Independent Racing Super Late Model-Sanctioned ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event will boast a purse in excess of $28,000. This will be the first series visit to the Midway Speedway which is located off Highway 93, just 20 minutes south of Zanesville, OH.

Official Summary of Results:
Round # 10-2008 Season
Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH
July 5, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

‘Big Bang 50” Finish:
1. Robbie Blair
2. Dave Hess Jr.
3. John Whitney Jr.
4. Tim Dohm
5. Bill Williams
6. Barry Doss
7. Rick Aukland
8. Duane Chamberlain
9. Jerry Bowersock
10. Mike Myers
11. Jesse James Lay
12. Josh Williams
13. Dan Hurt
14. Dillon Huron
15. Josh Tidwell
16. Dave Hornikel
17. Robbie Hensley
18. Bill Sheets
19. Mike Knight
20. George Lee
21. John Sizemore
22. Chad Stapleton
23. Wade Davis
24. Jeff Simonton

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1 (Top-4 Transfer): Rick Aukland, John Whitney, Chad Stapleton, Dillon Huron, Jesse James Lay, Josh Williams, Josh Tidwell

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2 (Top-4 Transfer): Bill Williams, Dave Hess Jr., George Lee, Bill Sheets, Mike Myers, Jeff Simonton, Dave Hornikel

Gutswear Heat-3 (Top-4 Transfer): Barry Doss, Robbie Hensley, Tim Dohm, Mike Knight, Jeremy Crisp, Troy Whitaker, Wade Davis

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4 (Top-4 Transfer): Duane Chamberlain, Robbie Blair, Jerry Bowersock, Dan Hurt

Dash: Robbie Blair, Dave Hess Jr., Duane Chamberlain, Tim Dohm, John Whitney Jr.

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1 (Top-6 Transfer): Jesse James Lay, Josh Williams, Mike Myers, Jeff Simonton, Josh Tidwell, John Sizemore, Dave Hornikel, Jeremy Crisp, Troy Whitaker, Wade Davis, Randy King

Entries: 27
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Tim Dohm-13:799 seconds
Series Provisionals: Dave Hornikel (Time) and Wade Davis (Time)

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 5)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5

Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 5)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1579
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1539 ®
3. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1491
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1488 ®
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1454
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1394 ®
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1172
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1006
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971 ®
10. Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) 950

Independent Racing Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ Point Standings: (after July 5)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1539
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1488
3. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1394
4. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971

Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win
July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000 to win
July 12-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
July 19-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Hilltop rained out, Moler and Midway still ON for the Independent Racing Series

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

MILLERSBURG, OH (July 4, 2008)—What a way to bring in the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend, two rain outs in a row, the fifth and sixth of the season for the Independent Racing Series.

After being rained out on Thursday Night July 3rd at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway for the annual the ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ event, officials from the Independent Racing Series along with officials from Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH have also postponed the $5,000 to win event scheduled for Friday Night July 4th until it’s new date of Friday Night August 15th due to heavy rains.

Lots of rain had already fallen on the facility located just north of Millersburg, OH at the Hilltop Speedway and more rain is forecasted throughout the day.

The events on Saturday Night July 5th at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH are still on as planned and the event at Midway Speedway on Sunday Night July 6th is still on as well. The event at Moler Raceway Park will pay $5,000 to win and the event at the Midway Speedway will pay $7,000 to the winner of the ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ race.

For further information on the Moler Raceway Park please visit www.molerracewaypark.com and for further information on the Midway Speedway please visit www.midwayracing.com .

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be obtained by calling (419) 425-3929 or visiting www.irsracing.net .

Remaining Fourth of July Weekend Schedule:
July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000 to win
July 12-Tyler Co. Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win

Busy Holiday Weekend for the IRS Late Models July 3-6 (KC/Hilltop/Moler/Midway)

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or (606) 425-1733 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (June 27, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. has been a major headline for the Independent Racing Series in 2008.

The Salt Rock, WV driver has already racked up four main event wins on the IRS tour in 2008 as well as his stand-alone ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ win at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Alma, OH in June 2007. Carrier’s 2008 wins came at 201 (KY) Speedway, Muskingum County (OH) Speedway, Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway and the Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park.

Next Night Thursday July 3, Carrier along with the rest of the IRS gang will go up against Jason Montgomery, the Conley’s and all of the top notch talent the KC Raceway has to offer. The Independent Racing Series Super Late Models will join the O’Reilly Auto Parts Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series and the Hobby Stocks for the annual ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ event at the famed speed-plant located just minutes south of Chillicothe, OH. The IRS Late Model event winner will receive $5,000 for his efforts.

On Friday Night July 4, the IRS Tour will once again visit the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for the Second ‘Summer Shootout’ in which Ryan Markham won the 2007 edition of the thrilling event. The Fourth of July special for the IRS Late Models will feature the $5,000 to win / $400 to start main event purse. The last visit by the Independent Racing Series back in April saw Titusville, PA driver Robbie Blair pick up the ‘Deadline 50’ main event win. The IRS Late Models will headline the program with the Pure Stocks and the Trucks also on the

The Series will also make two first-time visits to the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Saturday night July 5 as well as the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Sunday night July 6 for the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event.

The event at Moler Raceway Park is dubbed the ‘Big Bang 50’ for the Super Late Models which are running for $5,000 to the winner. The UMP DIRTcar Open Wheel Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Chevettes will also be on the program for the evening’s racing.

Midway Speedway’s event on July 6 will feature the highest purse ever for the IRS Super Late Models which will be vying for the $7,000 top prize during the annual event remembering the great Jim Dunn. The event at Midway Speedway will also see a full slate of Modifieds and Pure Stocks on the racing card.

Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA currently leads the Championship Points Standings for the Independent Racing Series with just 31 markers over second place driver Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV. Rounding out the top-five in the points include Duane Chamberlain of Richmond, IN; Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA and Defending Champion Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH.

For further information on these tracks, please contact the following: KC Raceway (740) 289-4114 or (740) 663-4141 or www.kc-raceway.com ; Hilltop Speedway’s track phone is (330) 674-6747 or www.hilltopspeedway.net ; Moler Raceway Park’s track phone is (937) 444-6215 or www.molerracewaypark.com ; Midway Speedway’s track phone is (740) 982-2987 or www.midwayracing.com .

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be obtained by calling (419) 425-3929 or visit www.irsracing.net .

The A-Main purse for KC Raceway, Hilltop Speedway and Moler Raceway is as follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000, 3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th- $1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th- $800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575, 13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500, 16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th through 24th- $400.

Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after 6-21 Rainout)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1429
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1398 ®
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1354 ®
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1344
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1319
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1271 ®
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1172
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1006
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971 ®
10. Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) 950
11. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910 ®
12. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 773
13. Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV) 628
14. George Lee (Loudonville, OH) 531
15. Steve Wilmoth (Clarksburg, WV) 525
16. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418 ®
17. David Scott (Garland, PA) 364
18. Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) 350
19. Paul Wilmoth Jr. (Clarksburg, WV) 328
20. Doug Horton (Bruceton Mills, WV) 280

Independent Racing Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ Championship Points (after 6-21)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1398 ®
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1354 ®
3. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1271 ®
4. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971 ®
5. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910 ®
6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418 ®

Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After June 14)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Night the Stars Come Out’
July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Summer Shootout 50’
July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Big Bang 50’
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Independent Racing Series Announces Tyler Co. make-up date

> By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
> CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (June 23, 2008)--The Independent Racing Series along with BDS Promotions and Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV have announced a make-up date from the June 21st rain out event.

Officials have announced that on Saturday July 12, the event will be made up in it's entirety. Arm bands from the June 21 rain out may be used on either IRS event of Sat. July 12 or Sat. July 26.

The new Tyler County Speedway date will go with the Bedford (PA) Speedway date the night before on Friday July 11th.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series please visit www.irsracing.net or more information on the Tyler County Speedway can be found by clicking on www.tylercountyspeedway.net .

Updated Point Standings (after Tyler County Rainout June 21)
> 1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1429
> 2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1398
> 3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1354
> 4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1344
> 5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1319
> 6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1271
> 7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1172
> 8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1006
> 9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
> 10. Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) 950
> 11. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
> 12. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 773
> 13. Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV) 628
> 14. George Lee (Loudonville, OH) 531
> 15. Steve Wilmoth (Clarksburg, WV) 525
> 16. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418
> 17. David Scott (Garland, PA) 364
> 18. Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) 350
> 19. Paul Wilmoth Jr. (Clarksburg, WV) 328
> 20. Doug Horton (Bruceton Mills, WV) 280
>
> Upcoming July Schedule: (Updated June 23)
> July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win
> July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win
> July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
> July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win
> July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000 to win
> July 12-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win
> July 19-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win
> July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Kerens, WV-$5,000 to win
> July 26-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win

FINDLAY, OH (June 22, 2008)—Mother Nature was not kind for the fourth time this season to the Independent Racing Series.

After a rainout on Friday night June 20^th at Elkins Motor Speedway, rains pounced on the Tyler County Speedway and rained the event out just after Time Trial Qualifications on Saturday night June 21^st. No make-up dates for either track have been announced yet.

This makes the fourth rainout of the season for the Findlay, OH based touring group. Other rainouts have come at McKean County (PA) Raceway on May 16, Stateline (NY) Speedway on May 17, Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway on June 20 and now Tyler County (WV) Speedway on June 21.

The series will now look forward to a busy month of July with eight scheduled events in the 31-day period.

The Fourth of July weekend will kick off on Thursday night July 3^rd at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH for a $5,000 to win event during the running of the annual ‘Night the Stars Come Out’ event. On Friday night July 4^th, the series will make their second appearance of the season to the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for a $5,000 to win event during the ‘Summer Shootout 50’ event.

On Saturday night July 5^th, the series will make a first-time visit to the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH for a $5,000 to win event. Then on Sunday night July 6^th, the series will wrap up the four race weekend with a $7,000 to win event during the running of the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please call the series office at (419) 425-3929 or visit www.irsracing.net .

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After June 14)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1354
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1323
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1279
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1269
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1244
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1196
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1097
8. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
9. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 931
10. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910

Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After June 14)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Night the Stars Come Out’
July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Summer Shootout 50’
July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000 to win ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Eddie Carrier Jr. does it again and nabs fourth Independent Racing Series victory

PORTSMOUTH, OH (June 14, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. is a man on a mission in 2008.

The Salt Rock, WV driver nabbed his fourth Independent Racing Series feature event of the season, his fifth career, on Saturday night June 14, 2008 at the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH.

The 2007 Hillbilly 100 winner piloted the Carl Grover Motorsports, Engines Inc., Hoosier Racing Tire sponsored Grover powered Rocket Ford Fusion to the $5,000 payday after coming from his third starting spot during the 50-lapper.

Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA drove the Specialty Products sponsored mount to a runner-up finish at Portsmouth on Saturday night after starting on the pole.

Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH finished in the third spot during the main event while driving the Eddie’s Sunoco, PBM Performance Parts, C&J Excavating, Custom Cutters, Moran Driving School sponsored MasterSbilt Chassis.

Fourth was Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN in the Seymour Motorsports entry while Mike Knight of Ripley, NY finished in the fifth position.

In preliminary action, Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV was the fates of the 29 entries on hand with a 14:720 second lap. Heat Race Winners were Carrier, Chris Conley, Doug Drown and Donnie Moran. Mike Marlar won the B-Main while Robbie Blair nabbed the Pole Dash.

The series will head to the Elkins Motor Speedway in Kerens, WV on Friday night June 20 and then to the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on Saturday night June 21 for a pair of back-to-back $5,000 to win events. The event at Tyler County is the Fifth Annual Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ event.

Entries: 29 representing seven states (OH, IN, TN, KY, WV, PA, NY)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Tim Dohm-14:720 seconds

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Moran leads ‘final four’ for Independent Racing Series win at Sharon Speedway

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

HARTFORD, OH (May 31, 2008)—Donnie Moran took the lead with four laps to go to capture his first-career Independent Racing Series feature event win on Saturday night May 31, 2008 in front of a packed house at the Fabulous Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH.

The Dresden, OH driver became the sixth different winner in just eight events contested on the 2008 tour. Moran came to Victory Lane while driving the Eddie’s Sunoco, PBM Performance Parts, Custom Cutters, Moran Driving School sponsored MasterSbilt Chassis.

Dash winner Robbie Blair and Doug Horton brought the 25 car field down to the green flag for the start of the 50-lap main event with Horton jumping to a nice lead early on.

Robbie Blair settled for second spot while Todd Andrews and Donnie Moran would mix it up on back.

Polesitter Robbie Blair would come up with the second spot while he and race-leader Doug Horton would lead the field for 22 straight green flag circuits. By the 15th lap, Blair was on the back bumper of Horton knocking on the door for the lead and would make the spot stick on the 16th circuit and lead the next four laps.

Seventh place starting Josh Richards would come from no-where to take the lead on the 20th lap with Blair second and Horton third. The trio would duke it out for a lap or so with Richards finally coming out with the top-spot.

Tragedy would strike for race-leader Josh Richards and second place runner Robbie Blair on the 23rd lap as the two would be knocked out of contention after Blair’s try to regain the lead back-fired sending both cars around in turn one. This would leave Horton back on the point with fifth place starter Donnie Moran on his rear for the restart.

The next yellow would come out on lap-26 as Russ King, Josh Richards and Ron Delano Jr. collected each-other in turn two.

Horton held the point with Moran to fend for second while Todd Andrews was third on the restart.

The final yellow would come out on the 36th lap as third place runner Todd Andrews slowed in turn four with mechanical problems.

The 14 lap dash to the finish saw race-leader Doug Horton and 4-time World 100 winner Donnie Moran battle it out until Moran made a move to the inside with just four laps remaining in the main event to take his first IRS-sanctioned win.

Moran crossed the line first over Horton, 15th starting Duane Chamberlain who notched his third consecutive top-five finish, Mike Knight and 20th starting David Scott was fifth.

The Rapid Refund Week also came to an end with Donnie Moran picking up the top spot in the five race mini-series and the $1,500 top prize courtesy of Grover Racing Engines. The top-10 during the points in the Rapid Refund Week also received point fund monies.

The series will move to the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH for a 50-lap $5,000 to win event on Saturday Night June 14, 2008.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking www.irsracing.net or by calling (419) 425-3929.

Official Summary of Results:
Round # 8-2008 Season
Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH
May 31, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:
1. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
2. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
3. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
4. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
5. David Scott-Garland, PA
6. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
7. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
8. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
9. Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA
10. Boom Briggs-Bear Lake, PA
11. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
12. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
13. Ron Davies-Erie, PA
14. George Lee-Loudonville, OH
15. Russ King-Bristolville, OH
16. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
17. Ron Delano Jr.-Stotstown, PA
18. Todd Andrews-Eldred, PA
19. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
20. Brent Rhebergen-Clymer, NY
21. Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV
22. Tony Lombardi-Warren, OH
23. Ben Porter-Ashtabula, OH
24. Charles Supplee-Rock Creek, OH
25. Terry Porter-Erie, PA (DNS)
26. Keith Berner-Millersburg, OH (DNS)

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: (All Transfer) Rick Aukland, Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Todd Andrews, Ron Davies, Keith Berner, Tim Dohm

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: (All Transfer) Josh Richards, Ron Delano Jr., Doug Horton, Duane Chamberlain, Tony Lombardi, Devin Friese, Charles Supplee

Gutswear Heat-3: (All Transfer) Jared Hawkins, Brent Rhebergen, Russ King, Donnie Moran, Terry Porter, Ben Porter

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: (All Transfer) Mike Knight, George Lee, Ryan Markham, Boom Briggs, Chub Frank, David Scott

Dash: Robbie Blair, Doug Horton, George Lee, Todd Andrews, Donnie Moran

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main: (All Transfer) Chub Frank, Tony Lombardi, Ron Davies, David Scott, Tim Dohm, Devin Friese, Terry Porter, Ben Porter, Charles Supplee, Keith Berner (DNS)

Entries: 26 from five states (IN, PA, NY, WV, OH)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran-15:695 seconds
Cautions: Three (laps 23, 26, 36)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Horton (1-15), Blair (16-19), Richards (20-23), Horton (24-46), Moran (47-50)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 31)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1207
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1201
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1156
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1132
5. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1117
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1097
7. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1057
8. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
9. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
10. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 801

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 31)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1201
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1156
3. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1057
4. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971
5. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 910
6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 418

Final Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 31)
1. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 706
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 697
3. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 688
4. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 686
5. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 662
6. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 640
7. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 630
8. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 602
9. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 580
10. Ryan Markham (Ashland, OH) 507

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 31)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000 to win
June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000 to win
June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

McGuire from 10th to First in Independent Racing Series Thriller at Skyline

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

STEWART, OH (May 30, 2008)—Josh McGuire of Grayson, KY came from his 10th place starting spot to capture his first-career Independent Racing Series main event win at the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH on Friday Night May 30, 2008 during night number four of the ‘Rapid Refund Week’ mini-series.

McGuire came to victory lane while driving the DJ’s Kitchen Corner, Glenny Glass, D&C Salyer Construction, Tri-State Floor Covering, K&E Trucking sponsored GCP Racing Engines powered Rayburn Monte Carlo.

Eddie Carrier Jr. and Steve Shaver led the field to the green flag with Shaver in hot pursuit of Carrier. Carrier would lead the first circuit but Shaver made the move and lead lap two.

Carrier would jump back out front and lead the next several laps on one of the raciest surfaces the IRS followers have seen to this point.

Meanwhile, McGuire would slowly make his way from back on the fifth row and be in contention by the half-way point in the race.

The first of three yellow flags would wave on the 21st lap as veterans RJ Conley and Rod Conley both went around in turn two with Rick Aukland getting the left-over’s while stopping to avoid the accident.

The next caution would still see Carrier out front but behind the leaders were Mike Balzano and Jared Hawkins who collected each-other in turn four racing for position back in the field.

Sixth place starting Robbie Blair was also a man on a mission quietly positioning himself behind leader Eddie Carrier Jr. as the field knocked out several green flag laps.

By the time the third and final caution came out on lap 38 for RJ Conley spinning to avoid hitting a lapped car, Carrier now had McGuire and Blair on his back bumper. McGuire went around Blair a few laps before for the runner-up slot.

On the restart, McGuire got the momentum he needed to go straight to the bottom of the race-track and sneak up on Carrier. The duo would trade spots a few times before Carrier was knocked out of his third-straight IRS victory and McGuire took the lead with just six laps to go while going on to win his first-career Independent Racing Series event.

Last year’s Harvest 50 winner Josh McGuire went on to win over a close second place run for Robbie Blair, Carrier, seventh place starter Duane Chamberlain and Dave Hess Jr. rounded out the top-five.

Official Summary of Results:
Round # 7-2008 Season
Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH
May 30, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:
1. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
3. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
4. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
5. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
6. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
7. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
8. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
9. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
10. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
11. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
12. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
13. Larry Bond-Coolville, OH
14. RJ Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
15. Jeff Wood-Athens, OH
16. Tyler Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV
17. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
18. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
19. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
20. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
21. Audi Swartz-Minford, OH
22. Chris Garnes-Evans, WV
23. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
24. Dustin Hamrick-Clarksburg, WV

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Mike Knight, RJ Conley, Josh McGuire, Dave Hess Jr., Jared Hawkins, Jeff Burdette, Ken Riddle, Jim Fordyce, Tracy Fritter, Dustin Hamrick

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Robbie Blair, Tim Dohm, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Donnie Moran, Chris Garnes, Ralph Withem, Rod Conley, Roy Roush, Ronnie Mayle

Gutswear Heat-3: Duane Chamberlain, Steve Shaver, Jeff Wood, Devin Friese, Audi Swartz, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy Jarvis, Nick Corbitt

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Balzano, Andy Bond, Rick Aukland, Larry Bond, Dan Morrison, Steve Wilmoth, Pat Gillian, Seth Bond

Dash: Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Shaver, RJ Conley, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Mike Knight

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jared Hawkins, Rod Conley, Chris Garnes, Jeff Burdette, Ralph Withem, Ken Riddle, Tracy Fritter, Ronnie Mayle, Jim Fordyce, Roy Roush, Dustin Hamrick

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Tyler Carpenter, Larry Bond, Audi Swartz, Steve Wilmoth, Jeremy Jarvis, Pat Gillian, Dan Morrison, Seth Bond, Nick Corbitt

Entries: 37 from six states (KY, IN, PA, NY, WV, OH)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: RJ Conley-12:820 seconds
Cautions: Three (laps 21, 22, 38)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Carrier (1), Shaver (2), Carrier (3-39), McGuire (40-42), Carrier (43), McGuire (44-50)
Series Provisionals: Steve Wilmoth and Dustin Hamrick

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 30)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Tim Dohm leads IRS and Rapid Refund points as Series heads to Skyline and Sharon

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (May 27, 2008)—Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV found himself high atop the Independent Racing Series championship Point/Rookie of the Year standings once again after notching his first-career IRS-event victory during the opening night of the ‘Rapid Refund Week’ at the Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH.

Dohm’s lead of both the IRS-championship and ‘Rapid Refund Week’ points takes the series to Skyline Speedway and Sharon Speedway this Friday/Saturday for the final two rounds of the five-race mini series.

The Bill Jarrell promoted Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH will be the first event of the weekend this Friday night May 30, 2008 for the Independent Racing Series paying $5,000 to the winner of the 50-lap main event. The last IRS visit came in October of 2007 when Rick Aukland bested a field of 50 to claim his first-career IRS-sanctioned win and $5,000 plus not to mention the National Championship all in the same night.

Skyline Speedway is located in Stewart, OH and is a 3/8 mile high-banked clay oval which is located four miles off Ohio SR50 and 12 miles east of Athens, OH on Co. Rd. 50. The Outlaw Sprints, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks, AMRA Modifieds, Mini-Wedges and 4-Cylinders will also be on the racing program for the May 30 special event.

The Historic Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH will feature a first-ever visit by the Findlay, OH based Independent Racing Series and a rare Super Late Model racing appearance on Saturday night May 31, 2008 as the series stops by for a $5,000 to win event. The 410 Sprints and the Pure Stocks will also compete that night. The gates are slated to open at 4:00 p.m. with hot laps at 6:00 p.m.

The Sharon Speedway, which has operated since 1929 is located between Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA in Hartford, OH just one mile east of the intersections of Route 7 and 305. Turn right onto Custer-Orangeville Road.

Further information concerning the Skyline Speedway can be found by calling (740) 662-4111 or (304) 542-8322 or try clicking your web browser to www.skylinespeedway.net .

For further information on the Sharon Speedway, please call (330) 772-5481 or visit www.sharonspeedway.com .

For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you can go to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

The 50-Lap A-Main purse for each night is as follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000, 3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th- $1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th- $800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575, 13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500, 16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th through 24th- $400.

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-933 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
2. Robbie Blair-929 (Titusville, PA)
3. Rick Aukland-875 (Zanesville, OH)
4. Duane Chamberlain-871 (Richmond, IN) ®
5. Dave Hess Jr.-856 (Waterford, PA)
6. Jared Hawkins-841 (Fairmont, WV)
7. Mike Knight-781 (Ripley, NY) ®
8. Andy Bond-780 (Coolville, OH) ®
9. Devin Friese-720 (Chambersburg, PA) ®
10. Mike Balzano-669 (Parkersburg, WV)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-933 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
2. Duane Chamberlain-871 (Richmond, IN) ®
3. Mike Knight-781 (Ripley, NY) ®
4. Andy Bond-780 (Coolville, OH) ®
5. Devin Friese-720 (Chambersburg, PA) ®
6. Cody Parker-418 (Zanesville, OH) ®

Grover Racing Engines ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Points: (After May 25)
1. Tim Dohm-429 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Donnie Moran-422 (Dresden, OH)
3. Robbie Blair-410 (Titusville, PA)
4. Duane Chamberlain-401 (Richmond, IN)
5. Rick Aukland-388 (Zanesville, OH)
6. Dave Hess Jr.-386 (Waterford, PA)
7. Jared Hawkins-384 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Ryan Markham-377 (Ashland, OH)
9. Rod Conley-371 (Wheelersburg, OH)
10. Devin Friese-329 (Chambersburg, PA)

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 25)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) Raceway 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum Co. Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25

Independent Racing Series ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Schedule:
May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-TIM DOHM
May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-EDDIE CARRIER JR.
May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-EDDIE CARRIER JR.
May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000 to win
May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, Carbon X, Grover Racing Engines, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

St. Clairsville, OH (May 25, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV captured his fourth-career Independent Racing Series victory at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH during the Rapid Refund Week on Sunday night May 25, 2008.

The win was worth $5,000 during the ‘Beecher Eaton Memorial’ event in which Carrier captured his third IRS-sanctioned event win of the season and his second-straight on Memorial Day Weekend.

Carrier’s Grover Racing Engines Rocket Ford Fusion is sponsored by Carl Grover Motorsports, Hoosier Racing Tire and Engines Inc.

Tim Dohm and Donnie Moran led the 25-car field to the green flag with Dohm leading the opening circuits. Dohm’s lead would stretch out in the opening lap but caution would fly for Dave Wirt in turn one on the first completed lap.

Dohm would lead the first two laps of the event but Mike Knight was a man on a mission and rolled to the bottom side in turn one to lead the third circuit. Dohm would use the top groove to re-gain control and lead the fourth lap while the two swapped positions for the next several laps.

The next caution would fly on the fourth lap as Andy Bond spun in turn two into the infield. Devin Friese would also spin in turn one bringing out the yellow again on the eighth lap.

Meanwhile, Robbie Blair who started fifth had already moved up to second behind race leader Mike Knight and while Knight bobbled in turn two on the 16^th lap, Blair would slip right past and take over as the new race leader.

The caution would wave yet again on the 16^th lap as Jared Hawkins slowed with a flat tire.

The next couple of laps would take a while to complete as the caution would come out for Gary Knollinger on the 17^th circuit while spinning in turn four and on the restart as Knollinger and Jared Hawkins both collected each other in turn four.

Blair’s lead would not last as seventh place starter Duane Chamberlain had moved to second on the 20^th lap now challenging for the position. The caution would wave again on the 21^st lap as Rod Conley slowed on the front-chute.

At the restart, Chamberlain got a good jump to the bottom and grabbed the lead in turn two to lead the next two laps but Blair would pass Chamberlain on lap-24 to grab back the lead.

Blair would remain in control of the race for the next several circuits but caution would come out again on the 30^th lap as DJ Cline spun in turn two.

Chamberlain would use his momentum on the bottom to re-gain control of the race on lap 33 and lead until fourth starting Eddie Carrier Jr. slipped past Blair and Chamberlain for the lead on the 38^th lap.

Carrier would hold on for his second-straight win in a row with the Independent Racing Series with Chamberlain posting his best-career IRS finish of second, Tim Dohm third, Donnie Moran fourth and Robbie Blair completing the top-five.

The series will return to action on May 30 at the Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH for a $5,000 to win event and round number four of the Rapid Refund Week. The series will then visit the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH for a $5,000 to win event on May 31 as part of the Rapid Refund Week finale.

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Eddie Carrier Jr., John Mollick, Mike Knight, Ryan Markham, DJ Cline, George Lee, Doug Eaton, Dave Wirt, Mike Burriss

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Tim Dohm, Duane Chamberlain, Andy Bond, Jared Hawkins, Corey Conley, Tracy Fritter, Jim Lepro, Cody Barack

Gutswear Heat-3: Donnie Moran, Rod Conley, Dave Hess Jr., Jeremy Canada, Bob Moskey, Brad Clark, Ryan Twarog, Gary Knollinger

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Robbie Blair, Keith Berner, Rick Aukland, Devin Friese, Chris Wilson, Josh McGuire, Chuck Maloney, Bruce Takash

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Corey Conley, DJ Cline, Tracy Fritter, George Lee, Dave Wirt, Doug Eaton, Jim Lepro, Mike Burriss, Cody Barack (DNS)

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Josh McGuire, Chris Wilson, Gary Knollinger, Bob Moskey, Chuck Maloney, Brad Clark, Ryan Twarog, Bruce Takash

Entries: 33 from six states (KY, IN, PA, NY, WV, OH)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Mike Knight-15:548 seconds

Lap Leaders: Dohm (1-2), Knight (3), Dohm (4), Knight (5-16), Blair (17-21), Chamberlain (22-23), Blair (24-32), Chamberlain (33-38), Carrier (39-50)

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Zanesville, OH (May 24, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV captured his third-career Independent Racing Series victory at the Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH on Saturday night May 24, 2008.

The win was worth $5,000 for Carrier during the ‘Dunn/Hartman/Lutz/Tanner & Boyd’ Memorial event. Carrier’s Grover Racing Engines powered Rocket Ford Fusion is sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tire and Engines Inc.

Keith Berner and Cody Parker brought the 26-car field down to the green flag with Berner winning the drag race into turn one and leading the opening circuits.

It was the Keith Berner show for the first several laps until eighth place starting Eddie Carrier Jr. rolled to the front of the field behind the leader by the 11^th circuit. Carrier would close the gap of the lead to only 10 car lengths by the 13^th lap.

The first lapped car on lap-15 was Kyle Bates as leader Keith Berner worked his way around now looking for Jason Montgomery on the 21^st circuit.

Robbie Blair was now a fast mover at this point, after starting in his fourth position was challenging for the third spot from Dave Hess Jr. by the 27^th lap.

Carrier would gain control of the race with an outside pass in turn two and go on to lead starting with the 33^rd lap while Berner, Blair and Doug Dodd settled for single-file positions on back.

The only yellow flag would wave on the 38^th lap as Kyle Bates went over the embankment in turn three. This left a 12-lap dash to the checkered flag for leader Carrier with Berner, Blair, Dodd and Hess the top-five.

Carrier would hold on for the remaining laps to win his second Independent Racing Series event win of 2008. Carrier’s only other IRS victory in 2008 came back on May 10^th at Chuckie May’s 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

The series heads to the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH tonight (May 25^th) for a $5,000 to win event as part of Round # 3 of the IRS Rapid Refund Week.

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Rod Conley, Tim Dohm, Doug Dodd, Doug Drown, Rick Aukland, Steve Casebolt Jr., John Mason, Jay Helton, Devin Friese

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Keith Berner, Corey Conley, Shane McLoughlin, Josh McGuire, Andy Bond, Mike Knight, Dan Shrigley, Steve Wilmoth, Steve Banal

Gutswear Heat-3: Dave Hess Jr., Donnie Moran, Bobby Kitchen, Lance Elson, Jason Flory, Rick Bond, Paul Beaschler, Robin Duston, Tim Maharg

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Eddie Carrier Jr., Ryan Markham, Chad Ruhlman, Jerry Bowersock, Jason Covert, Jeremy Canada, Duane Chamberlain, Ryan Twarog

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-5: Mike Balzano, Cody Parker, Tracy Fritter, Jason Montgomery, Aaron Scott, Weston Hutchison, George Lee, Rocky Owens

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-6: Robbie Blair, Jared Hawkins, Steve Shaver, Jeff Esbenshade, Chris Wilson, Kenny Johnson, Cortney Clewell, Kyle Bates

Dash: Keith Berner, Cody Parker, Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Chad Ruhlman, Doug Dodd

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Doug Drown, Steve Casebolt Jr., Rick Aukland, Lance Elson, Jason Flory, Josh McGuire, Mike Knight, Andy Bond, John Mason, Devin Friese, Jay Helton, Dan Shrigley, Paul Beaschler, Tim Maharg, Robin Duston, Steve Banal, Rick Bond, Steve Wilmoth (DNS)

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Jason Covert, Jason Montgomery, Jerry Bowersock, Duane Chamberlain, Aaron Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Jeremy Canada, George Lee, Weston Hutchison, Kenny Johnson, Cortney Clewell, Kyle Bates, Rocky Owens, Ryan Twarog, Chris Wilson (DNS)

Entries: 51 from six states (KY, IN, OH, PA, NY, WV)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Doug Drown-17:169 seconds

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, Carbon X, Grover Racing Engines, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Tim Dohm claims First-Career Independent Racing Series victory at Raceway 7

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

Conneaut, OH (May 23, 2008)—Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV captured his first-career Independent Racing Series victory at the series’ first-ever visit to the Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH on Friday night May 23, 2008 during the Rapid Refund Week opening event.

Dohm became the fourth different winner in just four events so far in 2008 with the win at Raceway 7.

Dohm came to Victory Lane in the ‘Lake Erie 50’ event while driving the Dohm Cycles, ZNT Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Simpson Racing, Melvin’s Transmissions sponsored Vic Hill powered Rocket Chassis.

Todd Andrews and Steve Shaver brought the 25-car field to the green with Shaver grabbing the lead on the high-line. Shaver led the field stretching his lead to a half a straight until he approached lapped traffic later on in the event.

The first caution would wave on the 15th lap as Dutch Davies slowed in turn two.

Meanwhile, Dohm closed the gap for second and grabbed the position from Todd Andrews on lap-16 while problems for Andrews would arise for him on lap-17, he would then retire from the event.

Dohm would close the gap on lap- 30 with Shaver holding on by a nose at the line and out of turn four would grab the lead on lap-32 and lead until the finish.

The next caution would come on lap-41 as Ryan Markham slammed the turn four wall brining out the yellow flag. The final caution of the night came on lap-45 for Tony Lombardi as he came to a rest in turn four.

Jason Covert, who started eighth, passed Shaver for second on lap-36. Dohm would hold off late race challenges of Covert and 21st starting Donnie Moran for the win with Covert second, Moran third, Shaver fourth and Chub Frank fifth.

In preliminary action, Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH captured Fast Time during Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials with a 17:103 seconds breaking Randle Chupp’s track record set in September of 2000. The second and third fastest time beat the track’s previous record as well. Heat winners were Tim Dohm, Chris Hackett, Jeremy Miller and Ron Davies. B-Main winners were Andy Bond and Devin Friese while Todd Andrews captured the Dash event.

The series moves to Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH for round number two of the Rapid Refund Week with a 50-lap $5,000 to win event on Saturday night May 24, 2008.

Official Summary of Results:
Round # 4-2008 Season
Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH
May 23, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

‘Lake Erie 50’ A-Main Finish:
1. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
2. Jason Covert-York Haven, PA
3. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH
4. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
5. Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA
6. Jeremy Miller-Gettysburg, PA
7. Chris Hackett-Erie, PA
8. Ron Davies-Erie, PA
9. Boom Briggs-Bear Lake, PA
10. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
11. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
12. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
13. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
14. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
15. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
16. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
17. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
18. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
19. Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
20. Tony Lombardi-Warren, OH
21. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
22. Dennis Lunger Jr.-Corry, PA
23. Todd Andrews-Eldred, PA
24. Dutch Davies-Warren, PA
25. Bob Close-Eldred, PA

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Tim Dohm, Chub Frank, Dutch Davies, Mike Balzano, Robbie Blair, Donnie Moran, D1ck Barton, Jeep VanWormer, Dennis Lunger Jr., Cody Parker, Chad Ruhlman, Ryan Scott, Jason Morrell

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Chris Hackett, Steve Shaver, Boom Briggs, Dave Hess Jr., Andy Bond, Ryan Markham, Darrell Bossard, Mickey Wright, Terry Porter, Billy Henry, Charles Supplee, Ben Porter

Gutswear Heat-3: Jeremy Miller, Jason Covert, Todd Andrews, Mike Knight, Josh McGuire, Bob Close, Doug Eck, Bump Hedman, Brent Rhebergen, Jared Hawkins, Corey Ruffo, Matt Urban

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Ron Davies, Tony Lombardi, Rod Conley, Rick Aukland, Devin Friese, David Scott, Duane Chamberlain, Dave Tackett, Kirk Bradley, Greg Oakes, Russ King, Wally Ford

Dash: Todd Andrews, Steve Shaver, Tim Dohm, Ron Davies, Chub Frank

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Andy Bond, Ryan Markham, Donnie Moran, Robbie Blair, Jeep VanWormer, D1ck Barton, Dennis Lunger Jr., Cody Parker, Mickey Wright, Billy Henry, Terry Porter, Ryan Scott, Charles Supplee, Ben Porter, Darrell Bossard, Chad Ruhlman, Jason Morrell

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Devin Friese, Duane Chamberlain, Bob Close, David Scott, Doug Eck, Russ King, Brent Rhebergen, Jared Hawkins, Wally Fox, Kirk Bradley, Greg Oakes, Josh McGuire, Dave Tackett, Bump Hedman, Matt Urban, Corey Ruffo

Entries: 49 among five states (OH, PA, IN, NY, KY)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran-17:103 seconds (New Track Record)
Cautions: Three (laps 15, 41, 45)
Red Flags:
Lap Leaders:
Series Provisionals: Robbie Blair and Jared Hawkins
Track Provisional: Dennis Lunger Jr.
Time of Race: 28 minutes (started 11:58 p.m. EST ended 12:26 a.m. EST)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 23)
1. Tim Dohm-654 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Robbie Blair-643 (Titusville, PA)
3. Rick Aukland-617 (Zanesville, OH)
4. Duane Chamberlain-602 (Richmond, IN)
5. Dave Hess Jr.-598 (Waterford, PA)
6. Andy Bond-588 (Coolville, OH)
7. Jared Hawkins-585 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Mike Knight-581 (Ripley, NY)
9. Mike Balzano-538 (Parkersburg, WV)
10. Devin Friese-518 (Chambersburg, PA)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 23)
1. Tim Dohm-654 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Duane Chamberlain-602 (Richmond, IN)
3. Andy Bond-588 (Coolville, OH)
4. Jared Hawkins-585 (Fairmont, WV)
5. Mike Knight-581 (Ripley, NY)
6. Cody Parker-300 (Zanesville, OH)

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 23)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000 to win
May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000 to win
May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000 to win
May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, Carbon X, Grover Racing Engines, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

(Conneaut, Ohio)   The Independent Racing Series, based in Findley, Ohio will be making their first stop of the inaugural Rapid Refund Ohio Speedweek at Raceway 7 on Friday, May 23rd.

   Sponsored by Schwartz Construction LTD & Excavating of Jefferson, Ohio, the first 2008 super late model event at the Northeast Ohio 7/16th mile oval is expected to draw top drivers from 6 states.

The Speed Week will have a separate point fund of $10,000 for drivers participating at each of the Ohio tracks through the final show on May 31st with a total purse for the 5 shows paying out over $120,000!

Local favorite Robbie Blair is the current IRS point leader followed by Tim Dohm (WV), Rick Aukland (OH), Mike Balzano (WV) and Duane Chamberlain (IN) and Dave Hess, Jr (PA).   Other drivers expected to make an appearance include favorites Dick Barton, Chub Frank and Ron Davies.

The night will include a full card of racing action with the Precision Weld Fab Fastrak Late Models, Applebee Motor Sports E-Mods, Joslin - Landis Street Stocks and the Challenger Stocks.

Gates will open at 5:00 with hot laps at 7:00 and racing at 7:30.   Adult General Admission will be $18.00, Kids 8 - 14 just $5.00 and Pit Admission is $35.00.   Camping is allowed along the south tree line.   For more information on the IRS visit IRSRACING.net or Raceway7.com.    Raceway 7 is located 5 miles south of I 90 on route 7 in Conneaut, Ohio.

Independent Racing Series Rapid Refund Week May 23-31 in Ohio

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

Findlay, OH (May 19, 2008)—The Inaugural Rapid Refund Week for the Independent Racing Series Super Late Models will be May 23-31, 2008 holding five events at five different race-tracks in the Buckeye State.

The Rapid Refund Week presented by Carl Grover Racing Engines will feature purse monies for the five races in excess of $120,500.00 and all events will pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start. There will also be a points fund for the drivers competing in the Rapid Refund Week which will be held at Raceway 7, Muskingum County Speedway, Cannonball Motor Speedway, Skyline Speedway and the Sharon Speedway.

The series’ first leg of the Rapid Refund Week will take place this Friday night May 23, 2008 at the Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH. This will be the series’ first-ever visit to the 7/16 mile racing facility located just minutes from the Ohio/Pennsylvania state line. The Fastrak Late Models, E-Mods, Stocks and Mini Stocks will also be on the racing card for the May 23 event with Schwartz Construction LTD & Excavating sponsoring the event. The gates are slated to open at 5:00 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7:00 p.m. Raceway 7 is located six miles south of I-90 on Ohio Route 7.

The series’ second event of Memorial Day Weekend will be at Ron Moran’s Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH on Saturday night May 24, 2008. When the series last visited Muskingum County in 2007, Doug Dodd of Cambridge, OH pocketed $5,000 for his only Independent Racing Series Feature event win of the season. The ‘Dunn/Hartman/Lutz/Tanner & Boyd Memorial’ event will also see the Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, and 4 Cylinders on the racing card. The gates are scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Laps slated for 7:00 p.m. The Muskingum County Speedway is located six miles north of Zanesville, OH on SR60.

The Beecher/Eaton Memorial event on Sunday night May 25, 2008 at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH will round-out Memorial Day weekend for the Rapid Refund Week and the Independent Racing Series. The Limited Late Models, Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Bombers and 4 Cylinders will also be on tap for the evening. The gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Laps at 6:00 p.m. The Cannonball Motor Speedway is located on Exit 208 (Morristown) off of I-70. Then follow the signs to the Speedway.

The Billy Jarrell owned Skyline Speedway in Stewart, OH will host round number four of the Rapid Refund Week on Friday night May 30 and the Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH will host round number five of the IRS-sanctioned events on Saturday night May 31. Further information on these events will be released next week.

The Independent Racing Series was rained out at the McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, PA early last Friday May 16 and right before the event on Saturday night May 17 at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY. The Stateline Speedway event had already drawn 38 entries from five states including one entry from Port Colborne, Ont. before heavy rains came and washed out the event. Officials from both tracks including IRS officials are looking for suitable rain-dates and those will be released when they become available.

Further information regarding the Raceway 7 can be found by calling (440) 594-2222 or by clicking on www.raceway7.com .

Further information concerning the Muskingum County Speedway can be found by calling (740) 754-9199 or click your web browser to www.mcspeedway.20m.com .

Further information on the Cannonball Motor Speedway can be obtained by clicking www.cannonballspeedway.com or by phone at (740) 676-5444.

For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you can go to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

The 50-Lap A-Main purse for each night is as follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000, 3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th- $1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th- $800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575, 13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500, 16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th through 24th- $400.

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 10)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 444
2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 429 ®
3. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 412
4. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 407
5. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 395 ®
6. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 394
7. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 388 ®
8. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 382
9. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 380 ®
10. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 316 ®

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 10)
1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 429
2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 395
3. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 388
4. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 380
5. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 316
6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 225

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 10)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10

Independent Racing Series ‘Rapid Refund Week’ Schedule:
May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000 to win
May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000 to win
May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000 to win
May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000 to win
May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, Carbon X, Grover Racing Engines, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

SITKA, KY (May 10, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV captured his second-career Independent Racing Series win in the Bluegrass State on Saturday night May 10, 2008 at the 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

Carrier’s $5,000 payday came while driving the Carl Grover Motorsports, Engines Inc. sponsored Grover powered Rocket Chassis Monte Carlo.

Dash winner Robbie Blair and Eddie Carrier Jr. brought the field of 25 to the green flag in front of one of the largest crowds ever assembled at 201 Speedway with Carrier jumping to the point up high to lead the first three circuits. A side-by-side battle at the flag-stand on the fourth circuit saw Blair come away with the lead for the first time in the event with Carrier, Tim Dohm, Mike Marlar and Mike Balzano in tow.

By the ninth circuit, Tim Dohm had already climbed to second challenging for the lead on the inside but Blair held the top spot until lapped cars bunched the leaders back together on the 15^th lap with John Melvin being the first lapped race-car.

The first caution flag would come on lap-17 for Jared Hawkins coming to a stop in turn four. The restarted 17^th lap would be plagued by caution as debris made its way on to the racing surface in turn two. Several cars that didn’t get slowed down in time found themselves spun around while the caution was coming out for the rest of the field.

After the field was placed in the Delaware Double-File restart, Blair brought the whole grid of 25 back to the green flag with Dohm riding second, Carrier was third, RJ Conley was fourth and Balzano was fifth. Carrier would slide past Dohm after the restart and regain second while chasing Blair with clean air for the leaders up front.

By the 28^th lap, Carrier had moved his way back up to the back bumper of Robbie Blair and while Blair got caught up behind the lapped car of John Melvin in turn two, Carrier went to the inside and claimed the top spot once again. The duo would mix it up for the next few laps working their way closer to the lapped car of Terry Hicks by the 34^th lap.

On the same 34^th circuit, caution would wave for the final time as Kevin Wager slowed his mount in turn two.

The final 16 lap shoot-out to the checkered flag saw leader Eddie Carrier Jr. out in front of Blair, sixth starting Conley now third while Dohm held on to fourth and Marlar was fifth. Blair would work his way to the outside of Carrier for the lead on the restart while leading the next several laps.

Lapped traffic became a problem for Blair with just a few laps to go as on the 46^th circuit Blair would lead his final lap of the race. Carrier made his move to the inside of Blair with the lapped cars of Rod Evans, Steve Wilmoth and Shon Flanary in between the pair while Carrier rolled to the win with Blair second, Conley third, Tim Dohm fourth and 10^th starting Rick Aukland rounded out the top-five.

The next Independent Racing Series events will come on May 16 at the McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, PA and on May 17 at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY. Each event will pay $5,000 to win.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by visiting www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: RJ Conley, Mike Balzano, Kevin Wagner, Devin Friese, Duane Chamberlain, Shon Flanary, Brandon Fouts, Robert ‘Taco’ Fletcher, Greg Anderson, Mike Butcher

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Eddie Carrier Jr., Jared Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Chris Wilson, Andy Bond, Steve Wilmoth, Terry Hicks, Daniel Williams, Albert Butcher

Gutswear Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Rick Aukland, Rod Evans, Mike Marlar, Anthony Adams, John Melvin, Rodney Davis, DJ Wells, Paul Harris

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Jackie Boggs, Mike Knight, Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Chris Combs, Jamie Ferguson, Donald Runyon, David Smith, Shannon Thornsberry

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Andy Bond, Terry Hicks, Steve Wilmoth, Shon Flanary, Robert ‘Taco’ Fletcher, Brandon Fouts, Daniel Williams, Albert Butcher, Mike Butcher, Duane Chamberlain, Greg Anderson

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Chris Combs, Anthony Adams, John Melvin, DJ Wells, Jamie Ferguson, Rodney Davis, Donald Runyon, Shannon Thornsberry, Paul Harris, David Smith

Entries: 37 from seven states (KY, NY, PA, OH, WV, TN, IN)
Integra Racing Shocks/Graphic Impressions Fast Time: Tim Dohm

Lap Leaders: (Carrier 1-3) (Blair 4-28) (Carrier 29-34) (Blair 35-46) (Carrier 47-50)

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Independent Racing Series visits 201 Speedway in Kentucky May 10

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (May 4, 2008)—After an exciting event and finish on May 2 at Elkins Speedway, the Independent Racing Series returns to action during the ‘IRS Money Month of May’ this Saturday Night May 10 at the 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

This will be the first-ever appearance to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky for the IRS travelers. This event also caps off the first of three scheduled events in Kentucky, the next two coming August 1 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City and August 2 at the Bluegrass Motor Speedway in Bardstown.

Track Promoter and dirt late model driver Chuckie May, who is starting his sophomore season as promoter of the 201 Speedway, has made several improvements to the Eastern Kentucky oval including some expanded parking for the race teams and spectators.

201 Speedway is located on Highway 201, just a short distance from US 23 in Sitka, KY and is only minutes from Paintsville, KY. For further information on the 201 Speedway, please log on to www.race201.com or call 1-800-874-2144. On May 10, the Pit Gates at slated to open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Laps slated for 7:00 p.m. Adult General Admission is $20.00 and Adult Pit Passes are $35.00.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by visiting www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV narrowly edged out Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA for the $5,000 event win during the Independent Racing Series stop at the Wayne Feathers Promoted Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV on Friday Night May 2, 2008.

Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA holds a nine point lead in Championship Points over Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV. Dohm is also the Rookie of the Year point leader over Mike Knight of Ripley, NY.

The 50-Lap A-Main purse for the Saturday May 10 event at 201 Speedway is as follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000, 3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th- $1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th- $800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575, 13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500, 16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th through 24th- $400.

The Independent Racing Series Tire Rule will be in affect this Saturday Night May 10, the only tires/compounds permitted to run are as follows: Hoosier-1200,1300, LM 30, 1425, 1600, (LM 20 and LM 40 are also legal) and American Racer-SD 33, SD 44, SD 48, MD 53 and MD 56. These compounds are only required on the rear, the front tires of the car are open.

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 2)
1. Robbie Blair-297 (Titusville, PA)
2. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
3. Mike Balzano-275 (Parkersburg, WV)
4. Rick Aukland-273 (Zanesville, OH)
5. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY) ®
5. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN) ®
7. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH) ®
7. Dave Hess Jr.-257 (Waterford, PA)
9. Jared Hawkins-254 (Fairmont, WV)
10. Rick Bond-204 (Mansfield, OH)
® Denotes 2008 Rookie of the Year candidate

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 2)
1. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY)
3. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN)
4. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH)
5. Devin Friese-196 (Chambersburg, PA)
6. Cody Parker-150 (Zanesville, OH)

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
May 16-McKean County Raceway-E. Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

It’s ‘Showtime’ for Steve Shaver during Independent Racing Series at Elkins

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

ELKINS, WV (May 2, 2008)—Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV captured his first career Independent Racing Series Victory Friday Night May 2, 2008 at the Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV. The win was worth $5,000.

Shaver led all 50 laps while becoming the 15th different winner in just 17 events on the Independent Racing Series since the series originated in 2007.

Front-row starters Steve Shaver and Tim Dohm led the field of 25 to the green flag with Shaver grabbing the inside line and slipping high to lead the first circuit with Dohm a close second with Duane Chamberlain third, Mike Knight fourth and Joe Loudin the top-five at the line. The second lap would see a side-by-side battle for the lead at the line with Shaver nearly edging Dohm for the position.

The first caution would come out for Butch McGill spinning in turn four. The next caution on the fourth lap was for Tim Senic stopping in turn three.

A six car may-lay and red flag in turn four would halt the restart which involved Charlie George, Jake Hawkins, Billy Holbert, Devin Friese, Chuck Harper and Dave Hess Jr. Four laps were still complete at this point.

After the red flag, the field would line-up with Steve Shaver up front, Tim Dohm second, Robbie Blair third, Chamberlain fourth and Loudin fifth.

By the eighth lap, Dohm would start to close the gap on leader Steve Shaver by just a car length and look to the inside for the lead on lap ten. Dohm used the inside to his advantage and by lap 11 kept the gap by just two car lengths.

The first lapped car would be Jimmy McCloud on the 13th circuit. Shaver would go around him and Andy Bond would become the next victim on lap-17.

By the half-way point in the race, second place runner Robbie Blair would start to close in on second place runner Tim Dohm. By lap 25 it was Shaver, Dohm, Blair, Joe Loudin and Mike Knight in tow,

A pair of lapped cars for leader Steve Shaver would close the gap on the lead with Blair charging on the bottom to close in on Dohm. Steve Wilmoth was the soon to be lapped car in front of leader Steve Shaver for several laps which actually sent the cars of Shaver, Dohm and Blair pulling away from the rest of the field.

By the closing point in the race, a hard-charging Mike Balzano who started 16th was already in the fifth position and would eventually take the fourth spot from Joe Loudin by the end of the event.

Robbie Blair would stick the nose of his familiar WON11 to the inside of Tim Dohm with just two to go and hold the spot looking to reel in Shaver which was a car-length in front when the white flag fell.

Off the final corner for the win, Shaver held off Blair by a bumper to take the win over Dohm, Balzano and Loudin who rounded out the top-five.

In preliminary action, Mike Knight of Ripley, NY captured Fast Time during Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials with a 14:642 second lap. Heat wins went to Duane Chamberlain, Chuck Harper, Steve Wilmoth and Tim Dohm. B-Main winners were Jake Hawkins and Jared Hawkins. The Dash went to Steve Shaver.

The next Independent Racing Series event will be on Saturday Night May 10, 2008 at Chuckie May’s 201 Speedway in Sitka, (Paintsville) Kentucky for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win event. This will be the first-ever IRS visit to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. For further information on the Independent Racing Series please visit www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Official Summary of Results:
Round # 2-2008 Season
Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV
May 2, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:
1. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
3. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
4. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
5. Joe Loudin-Buckhannon, WV
6. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
7. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
8. Booper Bare-Rockbridge Baths, VA
9. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
10. Tim Senic-Elkins, WV
11. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
12. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
13. Chuck Harper-Beverly, WV
14. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
15. Billy Holbert-Fairmont, WV
16. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
17. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
18. Bob Gordon-Keyser, WV
19. Jimmy McCloud-Elkins, WV
20. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
21. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
22. Charlie George-Elkins, WV
23. Jake Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
24. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
25. Butch McGill-New Weston, WV

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Duane Chamberlain, Joe Loudin, Mike Knight, Robbie Blair, Dave Hess Jr., Tim Senic, Cody Parker, Chuck Clise, Rick Bond

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Chuck Harper, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Butch McGill, Devin Friese, Jacob Hawkins, Billy Holbert, Andy Bond, Shawn Poling, Rick Aukland, L.C. Powers

Gutswear Heat-3: Steve Wilmoth, Booper Bare, Steve Shaver, Charlie George, Jared Hawkins, Bo Feathers, Bob Gordon, John Over, Anthony Arbogast, Brad Harris

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Tim Dohm, Doug Horton, Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Balzano, Jimmy McCloud, Kevin Kreene, Kris Southern, Brad Hutson Jr., Dustin Hamrick

Dash: Steve Shaver, Tim Dohm, Robbie Blair, Mike Knight, Butch McGill

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jake Hawkins, Dave Hess Jr., Tim Senic, Andy Bond, Cody Parker, Billy Holbert, Rick Bond, L.C. Powers, Chuck Clise, Shawn Poling, Rick Aukland (DNS), Ricky Williams (DNS)

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Jared Hawkins, Bob Gordon, Jimmy McCloud, Bo Feathers, Kevin Keene, John Over, Anthony Arbogast, Kris Southern, Brad Hutson Jr., Brad Harris, Dustin Hamrick

Entries: 39 from seven states (IN, OH, WV, VA, MD, PA, NY)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Mike Knight-14:642 seconds
Cautions: Two (Laps 3, 4)
Red Flags: One (Lap 4)
Lap Leaders: Shaver (1-50)
Series Provisionals: Rick Aukland and Andy Bond
Track Provisional: Billy Holbert
Time of Race: 26 minutes (started 10:20 p.m. EST and ended 10:46 p.m. EST)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 2)
1. Robbie Blair-297 (Titusville, PA)
2. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV)
3. Mike Balzano-275 (Parkersburg, WV)
4. Rick Aukland-273 (Zanesville, OH)
5. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY)
5. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN)
7. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH)
7. Dave Hess Jr.-257 (Waterford, PA)
9. Jared Hawkins-254 (Fairmont, WV)
10. Rick Bond-204 (Mansfield, OH)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 2)
1. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY)
3. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN)
4. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH)
5. Devin Friese-196 (Chambersburg, PA)
6. Cody Parker-150 (Zanesville, OH)

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000 to win
May 16-McKean County Raceway-E. Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Independent Racing Series events at Wayne County Speedway Cancelled

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (April 28, 2008)—Officials from the Independent Racing Series were in contact from officials from Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH at 10:30 a.m. Monday April 28, 2008 and word was given by Wayne County Speedway track owner Ernie Coffman that he would not be able to host the May 3 and May 26 dates at the Wayne County Speedway due to health reasons.

President Dean Miracle is currently looking to fill those dates that are now left open on the Independent Racing Series Schedule and further information will be released at a later date.

“The IRS wishes Ernie Coffman all the best during this time,” stated Independent Racing Series President Dean Miracle.

The $5,000 to win event scheduled for Friday night May 2 at Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV will go on as planned and then the next event will be May 10th at 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found at www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Independent Racing Series back in action May 2-3 at Elkins and Wayne County

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (April 26, 2008)—After a weekend off, the cars and stars of the Independent Racing Series will kick-off a busy month of May with a pair of back-to-back $5,000 to win shows in West Virginia and Ohio.

The 11-race month of May for the Independent Racing Series will begin on Friday May 2 at the Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV for a $5,000 to win 50-Lap event. This will be the first of five series visits in 2008 to the Wayne Feathers promoted facility located near Kerens, WV.

The last time the Independent Racing Series travelers visited the Elkins Motor Speedway was back on August 3, 2007 when Jared Hawkins of Fairmont, WV took his largest career win and $5,000 for his first-ever Independent Racing Series event win during the 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial.

The final event of the weekend for the Independent Racing Series will see a first-time series visit to the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH on Saturday May 3, 2008 for the Annual Buckeye Classic 50 event. The event will also pay $5,000 to the winner. The event is also sponsored by Rod Eddleblute Garage.

The series’ last race was back on April 18th when Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA captured his third-career Independent Racing Series event win at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH during the Second Annual Deadline 50 event.

Blair also leads the IRS travelers in the point standings with a three-point margin over 2007 Champion Rick Aukland. Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV leads the pack of six drivers competing in the 2008 Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year standings with just 12 markers over Andy Bond.

For further information on the Elkins Motor Speedway you can call (304) 636-3339 or visit www.elkinsmotorspeedway.com . On May 2, the gates open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Laps slated for 7:00 p.m.

Further information on the Wayne County Speedway can be found by calling (419) 295-6511 or by visiting www.waynecountyspeedway.com . On May 3, the gates open at 3:00 p.m. with Hot Laps at 5:00 p.m.

For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you can go to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (after April 18)
1. Robbie Blair-150 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-147 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-139 (Waterford, PA)
5. Ryan Markham-137 (Ashland, OH)
6. Wayne Chinn-135 (Bradford, OH)
7. Mike Balzano-134 (Parkersburg, WV)
8. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)
9. Wayne Maffett Jr.-131 (Mansfield, OH)
10. Rick Bond-129 (Mansfield, OH)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (after April 18)
1. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-127 (Richmond, IN)
4. Mike Knight-125 (Ripley, NY)
5. Devin Friese-75 (Chambersburg, PA)
5. Cody Parker-75 (Zanesville, OH)

Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000 to win
May 16-McKean County Raceway-East Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Bashee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Productions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Robbie Blair Terrorizes the field during Independent Racing Series event at Hilltop

MILLERSBURG, OH (April 18, 2008)—Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA became the only driver to win three Independent Racing Series-Sanctioned events since the series started in 2007 by capturing the $6,000 prize during the Second Annual ‘Deadline 50’ event at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH on Friday April 18, 2008.

Blair, from his outside front-row starting positioning the 50-Lap A-Main led the opening 11 laps until seeing the pressure from 2007 ‘Deadline 50’ event winner Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA. Hess rolled on the high-line to keep the lead until the 20^th circuit when Blair rolled past Hess on the inside to lead the 21^st lap. Blair would then re-take control over the field on the 40^th lap and not look back in route to his third-career Independent Racing Series event win.

The 2007 Independent Racing Series National Champion Rick Aukland, who started in the ninth position, finished second with Tim Dohm, pole-sitter Doug Drown and Hess rounding out the top five.

The two Provisional starters Ryan Markham and Wayne Chinn rallied from the 12th row to finish sixth and seventh. Chinn, who went to a back-up car before the A-Main ran as high as third before bringing out the caution on lap-30.

Eight cautions and a red flag on lap-36 for Mike Knight's flip halted the event. The driver from Ripley, NY, who made his intentions for running for the Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year, was running in the third spot when the accident occurred in turn two.

Blair’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Bossard’s Auto Parts, Specialty Products, Maloney Tool & Mold, Armstrong Lumber, Chelby’s Tanning, Moody & Son Welding, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hypercoils, Hoosier Racing Tire, Slavic Shirts & Decals, Simpson Racing Products, Farr Motorsports, VP Racing Fuels and Dano Paint.

The next weekend of Independent Racing Series competition will come up on Friday night May 2 at the Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV for a $5,000 to win event and on Saturday night May 3 for a $5,000 to win event at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH for the Annual ‘Buckeye Classic 50’ event.

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Matt Miller, Mike Knight, Rick Bond, George Lee, Dusty Moore, Wayne Maffett Jr., Larry Kingseed, Thomas Baker, Dave Hornikel, Corey Conley

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Steve Casebolt Jr., Tim Dohm, Justin Chance, Jared Hawkins, Cody Parker, Andy Bond, David Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Jeremy Canada, Chester Elliott

Gustwear Heat-3: Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Duane Chamberlain, Devin Friese, Wayne Chinn, Ryan Markham, Mark Gardiner, Jeff Gress, Keith Tish

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Doug Dodd, Rick Aukland, Doug Drown, Scott Peltz, Eric Myers, John Mason, Jason Montgomery, Rob Stambaugh, Ryan Eddleblute, Mike Pivonka

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main 1: Wayne Maffett Jr., Dusty Moore, Andy Bond, David Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Cody Parker, Jeremy Canada, Larry Kingseed, Thomas Baker, Corey Conley

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main 2: John Mason, Eric Myers, Mark Gardiner, Ryan Markham, Rob Stambaugh, Jason Montgomery, Ryan Eddleblute, Devin Friese, Keith Tish, Jeff Gress, Mike Pivonka, Wayne Chinn

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Bashee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Productions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Independent Racing Series Opens Second Season at Hilltop Speedway on Friday April 18^{th

(Deadline 50 to pay $6,000 to win in IRS opener at Hilltop April 18th!)}

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (March 31, 2008)—The second-full season will officially kick-off for the Independent Racing Series on Friday Night April 18^th at the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH.

The Second Annual ‘Deadline 50’ will pay $6,000 to the winner of the event and $400.00 to start for the IRS Super Late Models. Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA won the Inaugural event and first-ever series event which brought 46 entries to the 1/3 mile high-banked oval.

The Independent Racing Series event at Hilltop Speedway will feature a complete show of Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials, Cornett Racing Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Gutswear, and Indy Screen Printing Qualifying Heat Races as well as Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Mains, the Dash and the 50-Lap A-Main.

This will be the first of 15 visits to the Buckeye State of Ohio during the 2008 season for the Independent Racing Series which has its most impressive schedule to date with 33 race dates confirmed in seven states.

On April 18^th at Hilltop Speedway the Gates Open at 5:00 PM. Hot laps are scheduled to get underway at 6:30 PM. Supporting divisions include the Open Wheel Modifieds and Pure Stocks.

Hilltop Speedway is located three miles south of Millersburg, Ohio on County Road 150. County Road 150 is located at the Ohio 83/US 62 split or just past Clark, Ohio on left. For more information you can visit the track’s website at www.hilltopspeedway.net or call the Speedway at (330) 674-6747.

The Independent Racing Series website has updated information for the 2008 racing season including the Rule Book with a printable version for drivers as well as the updated tour schedule and the 2008 Membership Application. Driver’s wishing to have membership applications ready to avoid long lines at the registration trailer can go to the website and download the PDF file and just click print.

For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you can go to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

FINDLAY, OH (March 13, 2008)—After hosting 15 events during the inaugural campaign of racing in 2007, officials with the Independent Racing Series are proud to announce the 34-Race version of the 2008 Touring Schedule.

The Independent Racing Series will travel to 24 different race-tracks in a 34-Race span for the 2008 season. From 2007 to this year, there are 11 returning tracks to the schedule.

The Independent Racing Series is also proud to announce its Inaugural Ohio Speedweek. The six nights of racing will commence on Friday May 23^rd at Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win event. The series will also travel to Muskingum County Speedway on May 24, then the Cannonball Motor Speedway on May 25, Wayne County Speedway on May 26, Skyline Speedway on May 30, and the finale event on May 31 at the Sharon Speedway. Each event on the Speedweek will pay $5,000 to the event winner.

The 2008 Ohio Speedweek will feature a Championship Points Fund to be paid out at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH totaling $8,000.

As far as the 2008 points fund for the National Championship, the 2008 Independent Racing Series Champion will receive $20,000 cash plus contingency prizes for his efforts, doubling the 2007 points payout which saw Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH capture the Inaugural Points Title. The 2008 Rookie of the Year program will pay the top-three in Rookie points cash prizes along with some contingency awards.

Aukland will also be entering his 30^th season of competition in 2008 and plans to defend his 2007 title among the many interested candidates which have expressed their intent in running the entire tour for 2008. The 2007 Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Wayne Chinn from Bradford, OH has also expressed interest to series officials in competing for the National Title in 2008. Chinn, coming off a stellar 2007 season, not only captured the IRS Rookie of the Year award, but finished fourth in the prestigious World 100 at the Eldora Speedway last September among his many outstanding finishes throughout the season.

Some marquee events on the 2008 schedule include: The Buckeye Classic on May 3^rd at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH, which was recently added to the 2008 schedule as well as another date at Wayne County Speedway on May 26^th as part of the Ohio Speedweek. The Fourth of July weekend will commence at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH for the Annual Night the Stars Come Out event which will pay $5,000 to the winner. The series will also visit Hilltop Speedway and Moler Raceway Park before sanctioning the Annual Jim Dunn Memorial at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH which will be run on Sunday July 6^th as part of the four-race Central Ohio swing. This years Jim Dunn Memorial will pay $7,000 to win and feature a purse in excess of $27,000.

The Independent Racing Series will also make three trips to Kentucky, first on May 10^th at 201 Speedway in Sitka, then on August 1 at the Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY for the 6^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial and on August 2^nd at the Bluegrass Motor Speedway in Bardstown, KY for the 6^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout. The Ponderosa Speedway and Bluegrass Speedway events will be co-sanctioned events with the Kentucky-based O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and feature the IRS format and purse which will pay the winner $5,000 respectively.

The 34^th Annual Hub-City 150 will be held on September 13^th at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD which will pay the winner $7,000. The night before, the IRS travelers will be just north at the Winchester (VA) Speedway for a $5,000 to win event.

The closing two events on the tour will include the Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV on September 19-20^th paying $5,000 to win on Friday night and $7,000 to the winner on Saturday night during the First Annual Motor-Madness in the Mountains event.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the official website located at www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

The 2008 racing season will officially kick-off on Friday night April 18^th at the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for the 2^nd Annual Deadline 50 event. To beat the Taxman to the checkered flag, the IRS travelers will be competing for $6,000 to win this year. The defending winner of this event is Waterford, PA driver Dave Hess Jr. who took the IRS-sanctioned $5,000 to win event win in 2007.

2008 Independent Racing Series Schedule: (as of 3/13/08)
(showing Day-Date-Venue-Location-Purse)

Fri. April 18-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$6,000
Fri. May 2-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. May 3-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000

Fri. May 16-McKean County Raceway-East Smethport, PA-$5,000
Sat. May 17-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
Fri. May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Sun. May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Mon. May 26-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000
Fri. May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000
Fri. June 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000
Sat. June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000
Fri. June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Thu. July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000
Fri. July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
Sat. July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000
Sun. July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000
Fri. July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000
Sat. July 19-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
Fri. July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. July 26-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Fri. August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$5,000
Sat. August 2-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000
Sun. August 10-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000
Sun. August 17-Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA-$5,000
Fri. August 22-Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000
Mon. September 1-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Fri. September 12-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000
Sat. September 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$7,000
Fri. September 19-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. September 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$7,000

(showing Day-Date-Venue-Location-Purse)
Fri. May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Sun. May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Mon. May 26-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000
Fri. May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000
Schedules are subject to change.

Independent Racing Series 2008 Schedule Update

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (January 3, 2008)—Series officials with the Independent Racing Series have made some adjustments to the 2008 race schedule.

The recently added dates on the working schedule now bring the total number of confirmed dates to 30, doubling last year’s schedule.

Along with the added dates, series officials have also re-arranged some dates on the schedule to fit in appropriate places including the two dated at Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH. The new dates for Midway Speedway are now Sunday July 6th and Sunday August 10th.

The new date for the Labor Day Weekend special at Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH is Monday September 1st. The date was moved from August 30th.

An event has been added to the schedule on Saturday night July 5th for the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg (Mt. Orab), OH. The event will pay $5,000 and will be apart of the four-day weekend’s events which will kick off on Thursday July 3rd at KC Raceway, Friday July 4th at Hilltop Speedway, now Saturday July 5th at Moler Raceway Park and Sunday’s finale at Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH. The annual Jim Dunn Memorial at Midway Speedway on July 6th will pay the winner $7,000 and feature a total purse in excess of $28,000.

A two-day event is now scheduled for Friday/Saturday September 19th and 20th for Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV. Friday night’s feature will pay $5,000 to the winner and Saturday’s event will pay the winner $7,000.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please visit the official website located at www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

2008 Independent Racing Series Schedule: (as of 1/3/08)
(showing Day-Date-Venue-Location-Purse)
Fri. April 18-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
Sat. April 19-TBA
Fri. May 2-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. May 3-The Rock/Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000
Fri. May 9-TBA
Sat. May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000
Sat. May 17-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
Fri. May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Sun. May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Mon. May 26-TBA
Fri. May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000
Fri. June 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000
Sat. June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000
Fri. June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Thu. July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000
Fri. July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
Sat. July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000
Sun. July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000
Fri. July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000
Sat. July 19-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
Fri. July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. July 26-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Fri. August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$5,000
Sat. August 2-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000
Sat. August 10-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000
Mon. September 1-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Fri. September 12-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000
Sat. September 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$7,000
Fri. September 19-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. September 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$7,000

Schedule is subject to change.

Independent Racing Series Adds Dates To ’08 Schedule

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

FINDLAY, OH (December 4, 2007)—After releasing the 2008 Independent Racing Series schedule on November 23^rd, the series is proud to announce five additional dates on the schedule. This is in addition to the already 19 confirmed dates on the schedule which brings the number of confirmed dates to 24 for the 2008 campaign.

Added dates include two first-time stops to the Stateline Speedway in Jamestown, New York on May 17^th and July 19^th. Each event pays $5,000 to win.

The series will also make a return visit to Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH on Thursday Night July 3^rd for the annual “Night the Stars Come Out” event which will pay $5,000 to the winner. This event is in conjunction with the Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series event the same night.

On Friday May 23^rd, the Independent Racing Series will make a venture into Northeastern Ohio for a first-ever visit at the Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH. The event will pay $5,000 to win.

The Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA will return to the IRS schedule in 2008 with a stop on Friday September 12^th paying $5,000 to win. This is the night before the IRS travelers compete at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD on Saturday September 13^th.

Series officials have also announced that the July 5^th event at Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH will now pay $7,000 to win. This year’s “Jim Dunn Memorial” event will also boast a purse in excess of $28,000.

The 2007 Independent Racing Series Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday December 22, 2007 at the Midwest Hotel & Conference Center in Columbus, OH. In 2007, 14 different winners visited victory lane in just 15 events held. Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH will pick up $10,000 in points fund monies at the awards banquet along with being crowned the Independent Racing Series National Champion. Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH will officially be crowned the inaugural Rookie of the Year Champion at the awards Banquet on December 22^nd.

The 2007 points fund pays back through tenth spot with that tenth spot receiving $1,000. “We are hoping that in ’08 we can possibly double the amount paid this year in the point fund,” stated Dean Miracle, President of the Independent Racing Series. The top ten in series points along with the Rookie of the Year awards presentation will commence at this year’s awards banquet.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series or 2007 Banquet information, please contact Dean Miracle at (419) 306-1499 or (419) 425-3929. Information on the series can also be found on the official website located at www.irsracing.net .

2008 Independent Racing Series Tentative Race Schedule: (as of 12/3/07)

(showing Date-Venue-Location-Purse)
April 18-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
April 19-TBA
May 2-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
May 3-TBA
May 9-TBA
May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000
May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
May 26-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000
May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000
May 31-TBA
June 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000
June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000
June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000
July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
July 5-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000
July 19-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
July 26-TBA
August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$5,000
August 2-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000
August 30-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
September 12-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000
September 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$TBA
September 19-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
September 20-TBA

Schedule is subject to change.

Independent Racing Series Releases 2008 Race Schedule

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

Findlay, OH (November 23, 2007)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series have released a tentative Race Schedule for the 2008 season that features 19 confirmed dates.

The Independent Racing Series opened their inaugural season in 2007 while hosting 15 events with 14 different winners. A total of 319 different drivers from 12 states competed in at least one Independent Racing Series event in 2007.

There are 11 of the 14 returning tracks from the ’07 schedule that have booked Independent Racing Series events and several of To Be Announced dates.

Some of the new tracks on the ’08 schedule include visits to Chuckie May’s 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY, Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH, Larry Yantz’s Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and the Ferrell Family promoted Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY.

“It’s been a task, but we started working on this schedule before last season was over,” stated Dean Miracle, President of the Independent Racing Series.

“We are looking to double last year’s number of races and this schedule is nowhere near completed yet,” said Miracle again. “We will continually update our schedule as tracks are added. Keep an eye on the website and more is yet to come,” stated Miracle.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the official website located at www.irsracing.net or contact Series President Dean Miracle at (419) 425-3929 or (419) 306-1499.

2008 Independent Racing Series Tentative Race Schedule:

(showing Date-Venue-Location-Purse)

April 18-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000

April 19-TBA

May 2-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000

May 3-TBA

May 9-TBA

May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000

May 23-TBA

May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000

May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000

May 26-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000

May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000

May 31-TBA

June 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000

June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000

June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000

June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000

July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000

July 5-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000

July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000

July 26-TBA

August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$5,000

August 2-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000

August 30-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000

September 12-TBA

September 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$TBA

September 19-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000

September 20-TBA

Schedule is subject to change.

Date	Venue	Location	Purse	Winner
4-18	Hilltop Speedway 2^nd Annual Deadline 50	Millersburg, OH	$6000
5-2	Elkins Motor Speedway	Elkins, WV	$5000
5-3	Wayne County Speedway Buckeye Classic	Orrville, OH	$5000
5-10	201 Speedway	Sitka, KY	$5000
5-16	McKean Co. Raceway Dave Lundgren Memorial	E. Smethport, PA	$5000
5-17	Stateline Speedway	Jamestown, NY	$5000
5-23	Raceway 7 Ohio Speedweek	Conneaut, OH	$5000
5-24	Muskingum Co. Speedway Ohio Speedweek	Zanesville, OH	$5000
5-25	Cannonball Speedway Ohio Speedweek	St. Clairsville, OH	$5000
5-26	Wayne County Speedway Ohio Speedweek	Orrville, OH	$5000
5-30	Skyline Speedway Ohio Speedweek	Stewart, OH	$5000
5-31	Sharon Speedway Ohio Speedweek	Hartford, OH	$5000
6-13	Rocky Top Raceway Tri-America Contractors 50	Coal Grove, OH	$5000
6-14	Portsmouth Raceway Park	Portsmouth, OH	$5000
6-20	Elkins Motor Speedway	Elkins, WV	$5000
6-21	Tyler County Speedway 5^th Eaton/Childers “King of the Ring”	Middlebourne, WV	$5000
7-3	KC Raceway Night The Stars Come Out	Chillicothe, OH	$5000
7-4	Hilltop Speedway 2^nd Summer Shootout 50	Millersburg, OH	$5000
7-5	Moler Raceway Park 2^nd Phantom Fireworks 50	Williamsburg, OH	$5000
7-6	Midway Speedway Jim Dunn Memorial	Crooksville, OH	$7000
7-11	Bedford Speedway	Bedford, PA	$5000
7-19	Stateline Speedway	Jamestown, NY	$5000
7-25	Elkins Motor Speedway	Elkins, WV	$5000
7-26	Tyler County Speedway 1^st Annual Legends of the Ring	Middlebourne, WV	$5000
8-1	Ponderosa Speedway 6^th John Bradshaw Memorial	Junction City, KY	$5000
8-2	Bluegrass Speedway 6^th My Old KY Home Shootout	Bardstown, KY	$5000
8-10	Midway Speedway	Crooksville, OH	$5000
8-17	Eriez Speedway	Hammett, PA	$5000
8-22	Allegany Co. Speedway	Cumberland, MD	$5000
9-1	Cannonball Speedway 2^nd Annual Cannonball Run	St. Clairsville, OH	$5000
9-12	Winchester Speedway	Winchester, VA	$5000
9-13	Hagerstown Speedway 34^th Annual Hub City 100	Hagerstown, MD	$7000
9-19	Elkins Motor Speedway 1^st Motor-Madness in the Mtns.	Elkins, WV	$5000
9-20	Elkins Motor Speedway 1^st Motor-Madness in the Mtns.	Elkins, WV	$7000
*Schedule is Tentative* and subject to change**