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CLICK HERE FOR MORE VERMILION COUNTY SPEEDWAY NEWS, PICTURES, ARCHIVES,
AND RICHARDSON MEMORIAL INFORMATION THANKS TO OUR FRIEND JACK TAYLOR

The Vermilion County fair board is ACTIVELY seeking a 2011 speedway promoter.

The Vermilion county fair board is currently seeking a promoter for the Vermilion County Fairgrounds Speedway for the 2011 season.
Please contact fair board President Al Peeler at 217-446-1530 before January 1, 2011 if you are interested. Serious inquiries only please.

TOMORROW'S "SAVE THE SPEEDWAY II" RACING AT THE VERMILION COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY, DANVILLE, IL.

TOMORROW!!! "SAVE THE SPEEDWAY II" DIRT TRACK RACING AT THE VERMILION COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY LOCATED OFF U.S. ROUTE 150 JUST WEST OF DANVILLE, IL!

COME SEE THE WILD NON-WING SPRINT CARS IN ACTION, ALONG WITH THE ULTRA COMPETITIVE UMP MODIFIEDS, THE DOOR BANGING UMP STOCK CARS, AND UMP SPORT COMPACTS!

GATES OPEN AT 1PM CENTRAL TIME, GRANDSTANDS AT 2PM, AND HOT LAPS ARE SLATED TO BEGIN AROUND 4PM, RACING TO FOLLOW AROUND 5PM! $12 FOR ADULTS, $5 CHILDREN 6-12, KIDS 5 AND UNDER GET IN FREE! PITS: $30.

COOLERS OF ALL SIZES ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS, AND IN THE GRANDSTANDS. TAILGATING IN THE PARKING LOTS IS ENCOURAGED! COME ON OUT AND ENJOY WHAT IS EXPECTED TO BE A WARM, AND BEAUTIFUL OCTOBER AFTERNOON, AND EVENING OF DIRT TRACK RACING AT IT'S FINEST!

LET'S GO RACING BEFORE "OLD MAN WINTER" PASSES US FOR THE LEAD!

VERMILION COUNTY SPEEDWAY OCTOBER 9 "SAVE THE SPEEDWAY PART II" EVENT, AND OCT 2ND RACE RECAP.

An all volunteer group joined forces to come together in an attempt to "Save The Track" from demolition. In 5 days, yes only 5 days! *From a monster truck , to push trucks, to announcers, scorers , infield help, and a flagman, many came to the aid of the historic track. *After rain forced cancelations around the area, mother nature detoured the "shot in the arm" VCFS needed to save this historic track. *95 cars total! Included 40 sprint cars, 28 modifieds, 21 pure stock/bombers and 6 HORNETS

THE 4 SPRINT CAR HEATS WERE WON BY, WEYANT, BILLBE, CUMMINS(STARTED AT THE TAIL) AND GRANT. *THE DASH WAS WON BY THE BLACK 17 OF NICK BILLBE.

*WHEN THE FEATURE HIT THE TRACK, CUMMINS JUMPED TO AN EARLY LEAD AND LOOKED LIKE HE HAD EM COVERED, BUT GRANT AND BILLBE AND WEYANT AND LIL SHU' WERE NOT FAR BEHIND.

* A BAD FLIP BY WES MAC BROUGHT OUT THE RED . WES MAC WAS OK, BUT HURTIN'.

*THE RESTART WAS ON WITH 6 LAPS TO GO..... CUMMINS LED THE FIELD UNTIL THE LAST LAP GOIN' INTO 3, GRANT WAS RIGHT THERE WITH A TURN 4 SLIDER AND IT WAS "JUSTIN -TIME- GRANT" TO THE TAKE THE CHECKERS. IT WAS HIS FIRST SPRINT CAR WIN. BOY WAS HE EXCITED, AS WERE THE ENTIRE BALDWIN TEAM. CONGRATS BOYS.., YOU EARNED IT THIS YEAR.

*YOUNG GUN ROOKIE AJ HOPKINS LIT THE FIELD ON FIRE RUNNING A LINE THAT NO ONE REALLY DARED.......ALL 4 ABOVE THE CUSH' AND MOVIN FORWARD. AJ, HIS FIRST TIME AT VCS- STARTED 20TH, TO FINISH 4TH. GREAT RUN AJ!

MANY DRIVERS AND FANS ALIKE SAID "THEY HAD NEVER SEEN DANVILLE THAT FAST!" THANKS FOR THE TRACK PREP PHIL!
THANKS TO THE PIERCES FOR HELP ON THE THINGS WE NEEDED THAT WE DIDNT HAVE. THANKS TO THE SPONSORS THAT DID CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY, A LITTLE FROM EVERYONE ACCOMPLISHES ALOT. THANKS TO AL PEELER FROM THE FAIRBOARD FOR ALL THE FAVORS HE PULLED TOGETHER IN 5 DAYS, HE IS TRUELY A "HALL OF FAMER" IN OUR BOOKS! D.O., JACKSLASH, MEEKS, AND OPENWHEEL TIMES KEVIN ECKERT CAME TO DO THEIR PART IN COVERING "SAVE THE TRACK". THANKS TO YOU GUYS AS WELL.

WE THANK ALL THE FANS THAT WEATHERED THE COLD TEMPS AND DELAYS ON OUR MAIDEN NIGHT. THANKS YOU ALL!
DRIVERS ENTRIES FROM ALL CLASSES , INCLUDING THE 11+ TEAMS AND FANS THAT TREK'D FROM RAINED OUT LAWRENCEBURG TO MAKE OUR SHOW A SUCCESS. GLAD WE WAITED FOR YOU ALL , IT WAS APPRECIATED.

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WE NEED TO MAKE THIS SATURDAY THE NEXT SUCCESS AT THE VERMILION COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY.
COME ON OUT AND HELP KEEP THIS TRACK ALIVE!

"SAVE THE SPEEDWAY II" THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th

NO QUALIFYING.

RACE CARD: NON-WING SPRINT CARS, UMP MODIFIEDS, UMP STREET STOCKS/PURE STOCKS, AND UMP SPORT COMPACTS.

TIMES: ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME.

Pits: 1:00 pm
Grandstands: 2:00 pm
Hot Laps: 4:00 pm
Racing: 5:00 pm

Admission:
Adults: $12
Kids 6-12 $5
Kids age 5 & under are FREE!
Pits: $30

WEATHER UPDATE: AS OF TUESDAY MORNING THE WEATHER FORECAST IS CALLING FOR 77-80 DEGREES, AND MOSTLY SUNNY!

LET'S GO RACING!

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE. ROB NIMEE

VERMILION COUNTY SPEEDWAY REBORN FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2010 SEASON!
This Saturday, October 2nd The Vermilion County Fairgrounds in Danville IL will host an open 410 non wing sprint car program along with modifieds and outlaw 600 winged mini sprints.
This is an open event, inviting all regulars from UMP, IMCA, PowrI, USAC, IRA, ASCT and MSCS series. An invitation is also extended to regulars from LPS, Paragon, Charleston, Farmer City, Lincoln, Fairbury, Peru, Linton, Logansport and Flora to come join us.

Everyone is welcome.

No entry fee or membership!!!

We will try to run each weekend thru the month of October .

The Vermilion County Fair board president has granted us this date to give everyone one more chance to see if there is enough interest to keep the race track in operation next season, as they are considering to blade it off to make room for more parking, larger demo derby and tractor pulling area. So we are trying to make the best of it as the date was granted yesterday afternoon.

CLASSES:

Non Wing Sprint Car A-Main Payout:
$1200,600,500,400,375,350,300,275,250,225,215,210,( 13-20) $200.
$50 for all non qualifiers or non starters.
25 lap feature
Open draw for heat race line up.
Tire: Hoosier DT3 or American Racer MC3

UMP Modifieds:
$600,350,250,200,175,150,125,100,90,85,80(12-20) $75.
$30 for all non qualifiers or non starters
UMP rules
Open draw
20 lap feature

600cc winged mini sprints: $350,250,200,150,125,100,90,85,75,70,65,60 ,55(14-24) $50.
Open draw
20 Lap feature

TIMES:

PITS: 1:00 pm
Grandstands: 2:00 pm
Hot Laps: 5:00 pm
Racing: 6:00 pm

COSTS:

Adults $12
Kids 6-12 $5
Kids age 5 & under, no charge.
Pits: $30

The Vermilion County Fairgrounds are located at Danville IL, I-74 exit 210, south/west 1/4 mile.

You can contact me here on Facebook, or by phone for any questions. Also I will be racing this week in the non wing portion of the Gold Crown at Granite City on Thursday and Friday. Feel free to hit me up there also.

Steve Thomas
217 766 7889

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway Closed

We are very sad to announce our resignation as the promoters of the Vermilion County Speedway. We have worked very hard and devoted our heart, our time, and our money to the racetrack; but it seems that no matter how hard we try, we have met failure time and time again, with each of our events being a substantial loss. We intend to walk away in good standing with all racers, fans and sponsors.

We have a makeup race scheduled for next week, July 18th; however, since this race obviously will not take place, we will refund any armbands from this earlier rainout. Please send armbands along with your name and address and we will issue a refund. Send these to: Angie Pierce, 17047 N. 900 E., Oakwood, IL 61858. We will also be contacting all 2010 sponsors on making our leaving early right with them.

We are so sorry to make this announcement, but the economy in Vermilion County and lack of local support has left us no choice. We would like to thank those, however, who have come out and supported the speedway.

I am skeptical about the future of the speedway. It seems that year after year the promoters have been faced with this same problem. I hope someone can turn it around and keep the racetrack open. I’m not sure what it will take as we’ve definitely not had the right answers. Working so hard on the track has brought us financial, health, and emotional problems, not to mention loss of friendships. It’s always easy to hate the promoter as I’ve found out.

I should have known better than to take this chance, but there was no one else willing to take it. And since we didn’t want to see the track sit and not open, we gave it a chance; and despite others’ opinions, we did the best we could.

Please know that we will do our part to help find someone to promote the speedway in the future. We have spoken with a few candidates, however nothing certain. Maybe someone with better promotional skills and different ideas can turn this place around. In my opinion, we have the best racetrack in the country. We have had some great racing this year. It’s just a shame more people didn’t see it. We would like to also thank the fair board for this opportunity, and mention that they have done everything in their power to help us.

One more reminder to all racers and fans: Please support your local racetrack in your area. They are working their butts off to give you a place to race, and with these hard economic times, I know they are all struggling to keep the doors open. Please support them or your track could be next.

Thank you,
Bob and Angie Pierce

Ageless Don Kiger from last to first at PVCS

By ROB LEE

DANVILLE, Ill. – There was no doubt it was a popular win.

Don Kiger showed up at the front at the end of the 25-lap UMP Modified feature Saturday evening at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway after a lot of work. The Tilton driver started dead last on his home track.

“This feels great,” Kiger said in Toyota of Danville Victory Lane. “It’s awesome to know at 58 years old I can still start at the back and kick some butt.”

Kiger methodically maneuvered his familiar number 01 Brigham Masonry/Rivers Racing Jamie Wilson chassis through the field almost unnoticed and took the top spot during a one-lap dash to the checkered flag.

The final of two cautions was waived after the white flag to set up the final lap showdown. Kiger used the bottom groove to get by Ashmore’s Gabe Menser.

Menser led A.J. May as the race began. Covington, Ind.’s Josh Ferguson ran the cushion to pass them both by Lap 6. He paced the field until he jumped that cushion on Lap 13. Menser and May exchanged the lead until May pulled out with mechanical problems only 6 circuits from the end.

Kiger was in 5th at that point following Menser, Arby Burton, Ferguson and Randy Milburn. It only took five laps to set up the winning move.

Menser, Ferguson, Burton and Milburn held on for the Top 5.

Bobby Pierce led all 20 laps for the teen’s 10th UMP Pro Late Model victory of 2010. Track point leader Jerrad Krick picked up another UMP Street Stock 15-lap win.

A busy night is scheduled this Sunday at PVCS. The UMP American Modified Series is back for the feature rained out in May. A check for $1,500 awaits the winner. The UMP Modifieds also will run a regular show for $800. The UMP Pro Late Models race for $1,000 while the UMP Street Stock, Hornets and AFCO KidModz also are in action. For more information log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

Following are results from stock car racing Saturday at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway, Danville, Ill. Drivers are from Illinois unless indicated.

UMP Modifieds

Feature (25 laps) – 1. Don Kiger, Tilton 2. Gabe Menser, Ashmore 3. Josh Ferguson, Covington, Ind. 4. Arby Burton, Georgetown 5. Randy Milburn, Paris 6. Kevin Davis, Alvin 7. Kevin Gummere, Danville 8. Jim Bailey, Hoopeston 9. Jeff Sanford, Jr., Gifford 10. A.J. May, Pekin 11. David Henderson, Danville 12. Roger Cary, Catlin 13. Ryan Cary, Catlin 14. Casey Lawson, West Point, Ind.

1st Heat (10 laps) – 1. Menser 2. Ferguson 3. Burton

2nd Heat (10 laps) – 1. May 2. Gummere 3. Milburn

Qualifying – 1. Ferguson, 15.194

UMP Pro Late Models

Feature (20 laps) – 1. Bobby Pierce, Oakwood 2. Dustin Griffin, Camp Point 3. Joseph Hughs, Springfield 4. Roben Huffman 5. Kyle Hammer, Clinton 6. George Clevenger, Mt. Pulaski 7. Curtis Hobbs, Farmer City.

1st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Pierce 2. Hammer 3. Huffman

2nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Hughs 2. Clevenger 4. Hobbs

UMP Street Stocks

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Jerrad Krick, Earl Park, Ind. 2. Cory Young, Danville 3. Lee Hall, Oxford, Ind. 4. Scott Thrasher 5. Nate McNeese, Westville 6. Josh Foxworthy, Bloomingdale, Ind. 7. John VanPelt, Romney, Ind. 8. Travis Davis, Lafayette, Ind. 9. Steve Nolen, Jr., Danville 10. Ian Keller, Williamsport, Ind. 11. Kyle Laughlin 12. Bryan Sharp, Lafayette, Ind. 13. Mike Hope, Jr., Georgetown.

1st Heat (8 laps) – 1. McNeese 2. Keller 3. Thrasher

2nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Krick 2. VanPelt 3. Laughlin

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway $5,000 to win UMP Summer Nationals June 21

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the UMP Summer Nationals this coming Monday, June 21st. The UMP Late Model feature will pay $5,000 to win. The Illini FS UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks will also be in action Monday night.

Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $20, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE
Pits: $35 (all ages)
Gates open at 3:30, Drivers meeting/end of draw 5:45, Hot laps 6:00, Qualifying 6:30

Stanbrough takes Illinois Sprint Week opener at PVCS

By ROB LEE

DANVILLE, Ill. (June 9) – The rollercoaster ride ended up on a high for Jon Stanbrough Wednesday evening at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway.

The Brownsburg, Ind. veteran passed Chris Windom on Lap 24 and won the 30-lap Monster Midwest Sprint Car feature, the opener in the five-race Illinois Sprint Week. Stanbrough collected $2,000 for the victory and kept his PVCS favorable streak alive.

“Any of these guys that started up front could be standing right here,” Stanbrough said in Toyota of Danville Victory Lane. “We were lucky we caught the lapped traffic right and that worked out for us.”

It was far from an easy drive. Stanbrough started outside Row One, but fell back a few spots in the early stages running as low as fifth place.

“I made an adjustment to the shocks from inside the car. Then the track came to me. I was able to get up high, but I’m sure Chris was right behind me.”

The entire 30-lap distance was run without a caution.

Windom got caught behind slower traffic as both top runners moved to the bottom of the quarter-mile oval late in the race. The Canton, Ill. pilot, fresh off his first career USAC win in Pennsylvania Friday, kept Stanbrough in his sights. He finished ahead of a hard-charging Casey Shuman, who started 10^th. Critter Malone and Missouri driver Hunter Schuerenberg came next.

Schuerenberg started on the pole and paced the first 14 laps before Windom moved by at the halfway point. After fading a bit, Schuerenberg made a late race rush back to crack the Top 5.

Windom, Schuerenberg and Stanbrough won the heats. Chad Branson won the consolation. The feature field was set by the top 16 in passing points from the heat races and the top 4 from the consolation.

There were 26 MMSCS racers on hand. The series moved to LaSalle Speedway Thursday. Races also are scheduled for Tri-City Speedway, Pontoon Beach; Lincoln Speedway and Shepp’s Speedway, Alexander the next consecutive nights.

Bobby Pierce won the UMP Pro Late Model 20-lap feature after taking the lead from Randy Shuman on Lap 4. Ed Lahey took the UMP Sportsman finale while Jerrad Krick was tops in UMP Street Stocks.

Up next at PVCS is the annual stop for the UMP Summernationals and Illini FS Employees Night Monday June 21. The winner of the Super Late Model feature will take $5,000. The Illini FS UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks also will be in action.

For more information, log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

Following are unofficial results from the Monster Midwest Sprint Series Illinois Sprint Week event Wednesday at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway, Danville, Ill. Drivers are from Illinois unless indicated.

Monster Midwest Sprint Cars (26 cars)

Feature (30 laps) – 1. Jon Stanbrough, Brownsburg, Ind. 2. Chris Windom, Canton 3. Casey Shuman, Rattlesnake Bend, Ariz. 4. Critter Malone, Indianapolis, Ind. 5. Hunter Schuerenberg, Sikeston, Mo. 6. Korey Weyant, Springfield 7. Derrick Myers, Stonington 8. Wayne Johnson, Knoxville, Iowa 9. Hud Cone, Oakland, Ind. 10. A. J. Anderson, State Line, Ind. 11. Terry Babb, Decatur 12. Nick Bilbee, Indianapolis, Ind. 13. Chad Branson, Sherman 14. Josh Spencer, Kokomo, Ind. 15. Bret Triplett, Lincoln 16. Blake Nimee, Oswego 17. Mitch Wissmiller, Saybrook 18. Tommy Rockwell, Towanda 19. Brian Olson, Avon 20. Al Thomas, Ludwig.

1^st Heat (10 laps) – 1. Windom 2. Spencer 3. Shuman

2^nd Heat (10 laps) – 1. Schuerenberg 2. Johnson 3. Wissmiller

3^rd Heat (10 laps) – 1. Stanbrough 2. Anderson 3. Malone

Consolation (12 laps) – 1. Branson 2. Bilbee 3. Olson

UMP Pro Late Models (10 cars)

Feature (20 laps) – 1. Bobby Pierce, Oakwood 2. Randy Shuman, Danville 3. Roben Huffman, Decatur 4. Joseph Hughs, Springfield 5. Zac Bunning, Decatur 6. Marvin Burton, Georgetown 7. Jake Griffin, Quincy 8. Matt Beadles, Clinton 9. Kyle Hammer, Clinton 10. Jake Little.

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Hammer 2. Bunning 3. Pierce

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Shuman 2. Hughs 3. Huffman

UMP Sportsman (10 cars)

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Ed Lahey,

2. Kevin Allen,

3. Chuck Haga,

4. Jim Bailey, Hoopeston 5. Mike Staggs, Marshall, Ind. 6. Scott Hufford, Danville 7. David Huff, Lafayette, Ind. 8. Dave Slade

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Staggs 2. Haga 3. Lahey

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Allen 2. Hufford 3. Bailey

UMP Street Stocks (14 cars)

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Jerrad Krick, Earl Park, Ind. 2. Nathan McNeese, Westville 3. Cory Young, Danville 4. Steve Nolen, Jr., Danville 5. John VanPelt, Romney, Ind. 6. Kyle Laughlin, Clinton 7. Alex Henry, Oxford, Ind. 8. Gordon Parsons, Jr., Danville 9. Chris McCoy, Westville 10. Wes Parsons, Danville 11. Mike Hope, Jr., Georgetown 12. Jesse Simmons, Danville 13. Steve Evans, Kingman, Ind. 14. Doug Berbaum, Monticello.

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Krick 2. Simmons 3. G. Parsons

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. McNeese 2. Young 3. VanPelt

PVCS rained out - will race tomorrow Wed 6/9‏

Illinois Sprint Week opener at PVCS washed out, reset for Wednesday

DANVILLE, Ill. (June 8) - Tonight's Monster Midwest Sprint Series event at Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will have to wait a day.

Late afternoon rains have washed out the opener to Illinois Sprint Week. The race instead will be run tomorrow, Wednesday June 9. Wednesday's date originally was scheduled for Farmer City Raceway, but will be moved to PVCS.

Mini-Sprints, UMP Pro Late Models, UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks also are on the program.

For more information log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

6/6/10 Race results - Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway‏

Following are results from the Toyota of Danville 50 UMP Modified stock car race Sunday evening at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Ill. Drivers are from Illinois unless indicated.

UMP Modifieds (55 cars)

Feature (50 laps) – 1. Chad Kinder, Newton 2. Gary Cook, Jr., Deer Creek 3. Tommy Burnside, Paris 4. Kevin Weaver, Gibson City 5. Devin Gilpin, Columbus, Ind. 6. Randle Sweeney, Clifty, Kent. 7. Clint DeMoss, Bloomington, Ind. 8. Mike Spatola, Manhattan 9. Nick Allen, Wheatfield, Ind. 10. Chad Evans, Mattoon 11. Danny Schwartz, Ashmore 12. Shelby Miles, Bloomington, Ind. 13. Denny Schwartz, Ashmore 14. John DeMoss, Bloomington, Ind. 15. Greg Amick, Seymour, Ind. 16. Donovan Lodge, Moline 17. Ryan Cary, Catlin 18. Kevin Morehouse, Hanover, Ohio 19. Rob Fuqua, Paris 20. McKay Wenger, Fairbury 21. Michael Bradley, Paris 22. Jay Ledford, Pontiac 23. Gabe Menser, Ashmore 24. Jacoby Hines, Seymour, Ind.

1^st Heat (12 laps) – 1. Spatola 2. Evans 3. Amick

2^nd Heat (12 laps) – 1. Burnside 2. Fuqua 3. Ledford

3^rd Heat (12 laps) – 1. Allen 2. Weaver 3. C. DeMoss

4^th Heat (12 laps) – 1. Sweeney 2. Denny Schwartz 3. J. DeMoss

5^th Heat (12 laps) – 1. Kinder 2. Gilpin 3. Wenger

6^th Heat (12 laps) – 1. Cook 2. Hines 3. Lodge

1^st Consolation (15 laps) – 1. Miles 2. Cary

2^nd Consolation (15 laps) – 1. Morehouse 2. Bradley

Qualifying – 1. Spatola, 14.267

UMP Pro Late Models (12 cars)

Feature (20 laps) – 1. Bobby Pierce 2. Jeremy Hines 3. Randy Shuman 4. Kyle Hammer 5. Brad Denney 6. Zac Bunning 7. Brad Willis 8. Marvin Burton 9. Matt Beadles 10. Roben Huffman 11. Ron Wilson 12. Mike Bechelli

1^st Heat (10 laps) – 1. Hines 2. Bunning 3. Denney

2^nd Heat (10 laps) – 1. Shuman 2. Pierce 3. Huffman

UMP Sportsman (14 cars)

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Ed Lahey 2. Scott Hufford 3. Chuck Haga 4. Ryan Huddleston 5. Kenny Carmichael 6. Bobby Davis 7. Jim Moore 8. Jim Bailey 9. Michael Staggs 10. David Huff 11. Brad Hancock 12. Travis Heramb

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Hufford 2. Carmichael 3. Davis

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Haga 2. Lahey 4. Huddleston

UMP Pure Stocks (13 cars)

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Lee Hall 2. Gordon Parsons, Jr. 3. James Buyno 4. Jack Dowers 5. Tony Mitchell 6. Jason Turner 7. Wes Parsons 8. Jason Atkinson 9. Tim Miller 10. Bryan Sharp.

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Hall 2. G. Parsons 3. W. Parsons

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Buyno 2. Mitchell 3. Dowers

AFCO KidModz (6 cars)

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Logan Moody 2. Jeff Ledford 3. Braden Johnson 4. Logan Mitchell 5. Dawson Cook 6. Blake Vinson.

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Ledford 2. Moody 3. Vinson

Illinois Sprint Week kicks off at PVCS Tuesday

DANVILLE, Ill. (June 4) – It is a new tradition. Illinois Sprint Week is back and the green flag waves on the open wheel week Tuesday June 8 at Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway.

The winner of the Monster Sprint Series non-winged opener takes $2,000 to the next stop in the series.

Mini-Sprints, UMP Pro (Crate) Late Models, UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks also are in action.

Adult admission is just $15. Kids 6-12 are $5 with agess 5 and under FREE. Pit passes are $30. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. CDT. Drivers meeting/end of draw is at 5:30. Hot laps are at 5:45 with qualifying 6:00.

For more information log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

Pierce Party $800 to win Mods June 5, $5,000 to win Mods June 6

DANVILLE, Ill. (June 3) - Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the 1st Annual Pierce Party this Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend will be topped off by big bucks Sunday. The winner of UMP Modified Toyota of Danville 50 takes home $5,000.

Saturday will be the green flag to the weekend. In a separate show, UMP Modifieds will race for $800 to win. UMP Pro (Crate) Late Models, UMP Street Stocks, UMP Hornets and the AFCO KidModz also are in action.

Dixie Chopper, the World’s Fastest Lawnmower, will present Saturday’s action. UMP Modified drivers will dismount their normal rides in favor of racing Dixie Choppers during intermission on a special course in front of the fans.

The highest Modified finisher Saturday that doesn't advance into Sunday's main event is locked in.
Sunday, UMP Pro Late Models, UMP Sportsman, UMP Pure Stocks and AFCO KidModz join the Modifieds.

Adult admission Saturday is $15. Kids 6-12 are $5 with ages 5 and under free. Pit passes are $30. Sunday adults are $20, kids 6-12 $5 with ages 5 and under free. Pit passes are $35.

Gates open at 3 p.m. both days. Qualifying for Modifieds both days starts at 6:30 p.m. CDT.

Again, Saturday and Sunday are separate shows. Top UMP Modified racers from across the Midwest and Southeast will vie for one of the richest prizes in the area all season.

Ashmore, Ill.’s Denny Schwartz has two Modified feature wins already at PVCS in 2010. Nick Allen, Wheatfield, Ind., has the other. UMP Modified national point leader Devin Gilpin, Columbus, Ind., picked up his eighth feature win of the season May 30 in Kentucky. All three are expected to compete along with a host of other top pilots and PVCS regulars.
The band Straight Shooter will play after the races Saturday starting at 10 p.m. to keep the Pierce Party in gear.

For more information log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway $2,000 to win Monster Sprint Series June 8

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the Monster Sprint Series on Tuesday, June 8th. The Non-Wing Sprint feature will pay $2,000 to win. The Mini-Sprints, UMP Crate Late Models, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks will also be in action Tuesday night. Complete payouts for all divisions are available on the schedule page of the track site.

Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE
Pits: $30 (all ages)
Gates open at 3:30, Drivers meeting/end of draw 5:30, Hot laps 5:45, Qualifying 6:00

--
Korey

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway Pierce Party $800 to win Mods June 5, $5,000 to win Mods June 6

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the 1st Annual Pierce Party this coming Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 5
$800 to win UMP Modifieds
Plus UMP Crate Late Models, UMP Street Stocks, UMP Hornets, AFCO KidModz
The highest finisher of Saturday's Modified race that doesn't advance into Sunday's main event is locked in.
Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE - Pits: $30 (all ages)
Gates open at 3:00, Drivers meeting/end of draw 5:45, Hot laps 6:00, Qualifying 6:30
The band "Straight Shooter" will play after the races starting at 10:00.

Sunday, June 6
$5,000 to win UMP Modifieds "Toyota of Danville 50"
Plus UMP Crate Late Models, UMP Sportsman, UMP Pure Stocks, AFCO KidModz
Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $20, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE - Pits: $35 (all ages)
Gates open at 3:00, Drivers meeting/end of draw 5:45, Hot laps 6:00, Qualifying 6:30
Modified car entry of $50

(Saturday & Sunday are completely separate shows)

The speedway is located at 17525 N. 1180 E. Rd. between Oakwood & Danville, IL. From I-74 take exit 210, US 150 west, turn right at Batestown Rd. (CR 1180 E). For more information visit www.piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com. Complete payouts for all divisions are available on the schedule page of the track site.

DANVILLE, Ill. (May 23) – It is amazing what a change of scenery chassis-wise can do.

Brian Shirley had his new Pierce chassis dialed in en route to the UMP Monster Midwest Late Model Series victory Sunday evening at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway.

Shirley led all 30 laps after starting on the pole and picked up $2,000 for the win.

“Bob Pierce and I came together on this about three weeks ago,” Shirley said in Toyota of Danville Victory Lane. “This was the first night out and I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

Shirley topped Jeep VanWormer, Brian Harris, Ryan Unzicker and Eric Smith at the checkered flag. But the Chatham, Ill. pilot knew Michigan’s VanWormer was the biggest challenge.

“I knew Jeep was going to be tough to beat. I was glad we could run top and bottom when we had to. The track was really racey.”

The battle at the beginning was nearly three-wide at times between Shirley, VanWormer, Ryan Unzicker and Kent Robinson. A couple cautions benefitted Shirley to keep him on the point early and he pulled away at the end.

Harris made the trip from Davenport, Iowa and was looking for his third win in three nights after victories at his hometown track and Peoria, Ill. His car got better as the race progressed and he moved past Unzicker for third on Lap 21.

Denny Schwartz took his second PVCS UMP Modified feature of the season leading all 20 laps. Ryan Huddleston made a late-race pass to win the Sportsman main. Lee Hall pulled away at the end to take the Pure Stock feature for his second win of the weekend. Jason Maier made it two-for-two at PVCS by winning the 15-lap Hornet finale.

Up next at PVCS is the first ever Pierce Party June 5-6, featuring the Toyota of Danville 50 for UMP Modifieds. The winner takes home $5,000. Several other classes also are running including the UMP Pro Late Models racing a full show both days. For more information log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com

Following are the results from the UMP Monster Midwest Late Model Series racing Sunday at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Ill.

UMP Monster Midwest Late Model Series

Feature (30 laps) – 1. Brian Shirley, Chatham 2. Jeep VanWormer, Pinconning, Mich. 3.Brian Harris, Davenport, Iowa 4. Ryan Unzicker, El Paso 5. Eric Smith, Bloomington 6. Rusty Schlenk, Jackson, Mich. 7. Bobby Pierce, Oakwood 8. Kent Robinson, Bloomington, Ind. 9. Nick Lyons, Centralia 10. Brandon Thirlby, Traverse City, Mich. 11. Kevin Weaver, Gibson City 12. Dick Potts, Morocco, Ind. 13. Tim Lance, Brimfield 14. Cory Rolfe, Sidney 15. Curtis Roberts, Coleman, Mich. 16. Richie Hedrick, Urbana 17. Brian Rickey, Otterbein, Ind. 18. Bill Giannetti, Champaign 19. Randy Shuman, Oakwood 20. Jason Riggs

1^st Heat (10 laps) – 1. Smith 2. Hedrick 3. Roberts

2^nd Heat (10 laps) – 1. VanWormer 2. Shirley 3. Weaver

3^rd Heat (10 laps) – 1. Robinson 2. Unzicker 3. Schlenk

Consolation (12 laps) – 1. Pierce 2. Riggs 3. Lance

Qualifying – 1. Smith, 13.397

UMP Modifieds

Feature (20 laps) – 1. Denny Schwartz 2. Clint DeMoss 3. Gabe Menser 4. McKay Wenger 5. Justin Gregory 6. Ryan Cary 7. Mike Spatola 8. Roger Cary 9. Rick Weekly 10. Alan Stipp 11. Tres Mehler 12. Tim Reynolds 13. Cole Hussong 14. Phil Line 15. Derrick Hufford 16. Chad Osterhoff 17. Matt Huddleston 18. Kevin Davis 19. Matt Barker 20. Kyle Byerline

1^st Heat (10 laps) – 1. Schwartz 2. Gregory 3. Hussong

2^nd Heat (10 laps) – 1. Osterhoff 2. Reynolds 3. Hufford

3^rd Heat (10 laps) – 1. Wenger 2. Spatola 3. Ryan Cary

4^th Heat (10 laps) – 1. DeMoss 2. Menser 3. Byerline

Consolation (12 laps) – 1. Huddleston 2. Mehler 3. Davis\

Qualifying – Spatola, 14.977

Sportsman

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Ryan Huddleston 2. Chuck Haga 3. Kevin Allen 4. Ed Lahey 5. Timmy Dick 6. Brad Hancock 7. Jim Moore 8. Joel Funk 9. Jim Bailey 10. Scott Hufford 11. Mike Staggs 12. David Huff 13. Jesse Simmons 14. Steve Peeden 15. Denny Subion

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Allen 2. Hancock 3. Dick

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Huddleston 2. Hufford 3. Haga

Pure Stocks

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Lee Hall 2. Joe Buyno 3. Gordon Parsons, Jr. 4. Jesse Simmons 5. Robert Dieu 6. Tim Miller 7. Bryan Sharp 8. Bob Dieu 9. Rod Eichorn 10. Jack Dowers 11. Chris Eichorn

Hornets

1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Parsons 2. Simmons 3. Buyno

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. Hall 2. R. Eichorn 3. R. Dieu

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Jason Maier 2. Matt Maier 3. Mike Pollitt 4. Chris Burton 5. Joey Smyser 6. Casey Gernentz 7. Chris Newell 8. Ben Gernentz 9. Trisha Burton 10. Dan Hayes

`1^st Heat (8 laps) – 1. Pollitt 2. Smyser 3. Newell

2^nd Heat (8 laps) – 1. J. Maier 2. C. Burton 3. M. Maier

DANVILLE, Ill. – The monsters of the dirt will be out in force Sunday at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway.

The UMP Monster Midwest Late Model Series hits the fast quarter-mile oval with the winner of the 40-lap feature pocketing $2,000.

A more than stellar field is expected with other series in the area over the weekend. Some of those drivers have indicated on their Web sites they will visit PVCS.

UMP Modifieds, UMP Pure Stocks, UMP Sportsman and UMP Hornets also will compete.

General admission is only $15 with ages 6-12 $5. Kids 5 and under are free. Pit passes are $35 with kids under 12 $20.

Gate open at 3:30 CDT. Hot laps are slated for 6:15 with qualifying for Late Models and Modifieds to follow.

Jason Feger leads the series points. He also won the unsanctioned season opener at PVCS in April.

For more information log on to www.piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway $2,000 to win Monster Midwest Series May 23

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the Monster Midwest Series this coming Sunday, May 23rd. The 40 lap UMP Late Model feature will pay $2,000 to win sponsored by Trophy Time. The UMP Modifieds ($600 to win), UMP Sportsman ($300 to win), UMP Pure Stocks ($150 to win), and the UMP Hornets ($100 to win) will also be in action Sunday night. Complete payouts for all divisions are available on the schedule page of the track site.

Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE
Pits: $35, Kids under 12 in pits $20
Gates open at 3:30, Drivers meeting/end of draw 5:15, Hot laps 5:30, Qualifying (LMs and Mods 1 lap) 6:00

Dauderman claims PVCS Pro LM Spectacular

By ROB LEE

Pierces Vermilion County Speedway

DANVILLE, Ill. (May 15) – Bobby Dauderman had done it so many times before – just never at Pierces Vermilion County Speedway.

The 2009 UMP Pro Late Model National Champion bided his time, worked the high groove and caught race-long leader Bobby Pierce with five laps to go Saturday evening. He then pulled away for the win in the Linne Machine Pro Spectacular for the crate engine cars.

“The high side was working as the low side was rubbering up,” Dauderman said in Toyota of Danville Victory Lane. “We were fortunate to catch Bobby Pierce. He ran a great race.”

Pierce, Oakwood, Ill., took the lead from the pole and led the first 35 laps. Dauderman, Alhambra, Ill., was stagnant around fifth place for the opening laps after starting sixth and then began to move through the field. He then picked off Illinois state point leader Nick Bauman and Springfield teen Joseph Hughs to take third on Lap 12. When he used the high groove to get by Randy Shuman four laps later he found himself about a straightaway behind the 14-year old Pierce.

Only three cautions flew in the 40-lap event. The final set up a two-lap dash, but Pierce could not get by a lapped car and Dauderman picked up the $1,250 first prize.

“I was hoping we could hold him off on that last (caution),” Dauderman said. “We were happy to be here and get the win.”

Shuman, Bauman and Lebanon’s Casey Montague completed the Top 5.

Nick Allen, Wheatfield, Ind., dominated the UMP Modifieds. He led all 25 laps in the feature after setting fast time and winning his heat. That was fresh off a win the night before at Kankakee, Ill.

In the Sportsman, Steve Peeden, Paragon, Ind., won the 15-lap make up feature from the May 1 rain out. Scott Hufford, Danville, won the regular feature.

Three-time UMP Street Stock National Champion Jerrad Krick, Earl Park, Ind., took that main. Jason Maier made his first trip to PVCS pay off by winning the Hornet feature over his brother Matt.

PVCS welcomes back the UMP Monster Midwest Late Model Series Sunday May 23. The UMP Modifieds, Sportsman, Pure Stocks and Hornets are also slated. For more information, log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

Following are results from the Linne Machine Pro Crate Spectacular stock car races Saturday at Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Ill. Drivers are from Illinois unless noted.

UMP Pro Late Models

Linne Machine Pro Crate Spectacular (40 laps) – 1. Bobby Dauderman, Alhambra 2. Bobby Pierce, Oakwood 3. Randy Shuman, Danville 4. Nick Bauman, New Berlin 5. Casey Montague, Lebanon 6. Kyle Hammer, Clinton 7. Zac Bunning, Decatur 8. Matt Beadles, Clinton 9. Troy Overstreet, Georgetown 10. Jay Schlueter, Royal 11. Joseph Hughs, Springfield 12. Rylan Dagg, Wayne City 13. Marvin Burton, Georgetown 14. Jeff Glisson, Paducah, Kent.

1^st Heat – 1. Pierce 2. Shuman 3. Bauman

2^nd Heat – 1. Hughs 2. Bunning 3. Dauderman

Qualifying – 1. Glisson, 14.129

UMP Modifieds

Feature (25 laps) – 1. Nick Allen, Wheatfield, Ind. 2. Danny Schwartz, Ashmore 3. Gabe Menser, Ashmore 4. Tim Reynolds, Boswell, Ind. 5. Roger Cary, Catlin 6. Ryan Cary, Catlin 7. Matt Huddleston, Charleston 8. Dave Baldwin, Perrysville, Ind. 9. Mark Grosvenor, Watseka 10. Don Kiger, Tilton

1^st Heat – 1. Schwartz 2. Justin Gregory, West Point, Ind. 3. Shuman

2^nd Heat – 1. Allen 2. Roger Cary 3. Menser

Qualifying – 1. Allen, 14.814

Sportsman

Make up Feature (from May 1, 15 laps) – 1. Steve Peeden, Paragon, Ind. 2. Mike Staggs, Marshall, Ind. 3. Chuck Haga, Bismarck 4. Brad Hancock, Lafayette, Ind. 5. Jim Bailey, Hoopeston 6. Ed Lahey, Rossville 7. Steve Raney, Lafayette, Ind. 8. Scott Tidwell, Bloomingdale, Ind. 9. David Huff, Lafayette, Ind. 10. Butch Carnaghi, Westville

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Scott Hufford, Danville 2. Lahey 3. Haga 4. Tidwell 5. Bailey 6. Derek Bryant, Mascoutah 7. Matt Huddleston, Oakwood 8. Dale Jeffery 9. Huff 10. Kevin Allen, Danville

1^st Heat – 1. Tidwell 2. Lahey 3. Allen

2^nd Heat – 1. Hufford 2. Timmy Dick, Monticello 3. Bryant

UMP Street Stocks

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Jerrad Krick, Earl Park, Ind. 2. Jesse Simmons, Danville 3. Brandon Roundtree, Lafayette, Ind. 4. Josh Foxworthy, Bloomingdale, Ind. 5. Nathan McNeese, Westville 6. Gordon Parsons, Westville 7. Cory Young, Danville 8. Daryl Hellman, Decatur 9. Brian Sharp, Lafayette, Ind. 10. John VanPelt, Romney, Ind.

1^st Heat – 1. Krick 2. Roundtree 3. Foxworthy

2^nd Heat – 1. Young 2. Michael Daugherty, Lafayette, Ind. 3. Hellman

UMP Hornets

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Jason Maier, Thomasboro 2. Matt Maier, Rantoul 3. Chris Burton, Mansfield 4. Mike Pollitt, Danville 5. Casey Gernentz, Penfield 6. Ben Gernentz, Penfield 7. Trisha Burton, Mansfield 8. Chris Newell, Danville

1^st Heat – 1. J. Maier 2. C. Burton 3. Kevin Grant, Fairmount

2^nd Heat – 1. Pollitt 2. T. Burton 3. B. Gernentz

Following are results from the Linne Machine Pro Crate Spectacular stock car races Saturday at Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Ill. Drivers are from Illinois unless noted.

UMP Pro Late Models

1^st Heat – 1. Pierce 2. Shuman 3. Bauman

2^nd Heat – 1. Hughs 2. Bunning 3. Dauderman

Qualifying – 1. Glisson, 14.129

UMP Modifieds

1^st Heat – 1. Schwartz 2. Justin Gregory, West Point, Ind. 3. Shuman

2^nd Heat – 1. Allen 2. Roger Cary 3. Menser

Qualifying – 1. Allen, 14.814

Sportsman

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Scott Hufford, Danville 2. Lahey 3. Haga 4. Tidwell 5. Bailey 6. Derek Bryant, Mascoutah 7. Matt Huddleston, Oakwood 8. Dale Jeffery 9. Huff 10. Kevin Allen, Danville

1^st Heat – 1. Tidwell 2. Lahey 3. Allen

2^nd Heat – 1. Hufford 2. Timmy Dick, Monticello 3. Bryant

UMP Street Stocks

1^st Heat – 1. Krick 2. Roundtree 3. Foxworthy

2^nd Heat – 1. Young 2. Michael Daugherty, Lafayette, Ind. 3. Hellman

UMP Hornets

1^st Heat – 1. J. Maier 2. C. Burton 3. Kevin Grant, Fairmount

2^nd Heat – 1. Pollitt 2. T. Burton 3. B. Gernentz

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway $2,500 to win Pro Racing 50 May 15

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting a Crate Spectacular sponsored by Linne Machine on Saturday, May 15th. The “Pro Racing 50” UMP Pro (Crate) Late Model feature will pay $2,500 to win and $100 to start. This is a UMP sanctioned event allowing LM40's, Brownstown Spec 55's, or WRS2D55's ONLY. There is a $35 car entry fee for Crates unless pre-entered by May 14, then only $25 (call 217-354-2972 to pre-enter).

The UMP Modifieds ($600 to win), UMP Sportsman ($300 to win), UMP Street Stocks ($200 to win), and the UMP Hornets ($100 to win) will also be in action Saturday night. The make-up feature for the Sportsman from May 1st will also be run. Complete payouts for all divisions are available on the schedule page of the track site.

Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE
Pits: $35, Kids under 12 in pits $20
Gates open at 4:00, Hot laps at 6:00, Qualifying (Pro Late Models and Modifieds 1 lap) at 6:30

The speedway is located at 17525 N. 1180 E. Rd. between Oakwood & Danville, IL. From I-74 take exit 210, US 150 west, turn right at Batestown Rd. (CR 1180 E). For more information visit www.piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com. In case of inclement weather on race day, please monitor the track site forum for the latest event information.

Rain washes out AMS at VCS

By ROB LEE

Pierces Vermilion County Speedway

DANVILLE, Ill. (May 1) – The rain finally came and cooled off the hot racing Saturday evening at Pierces Vermilion County Speedway.

The UMP American Modified Series by Allsource and Dixie Chopper Lawnmowers brought 46 of the best in the country to battle on the well-prepared quarter-mile dirt oval.

Most of the preliminary races were completed when rain washed out the rest of the program. It will be completed on July 18. The UMP Street Stocks, UMP Pro (Crate) Late Models, Sportsman and Hornets also were competing. Those shows also will be finished July 18.

Bedford, Ind.’s Greg Johnson set the AMS stage with a fast qualifying time of 14.546 seconds. Covington, Ind.’s Josh Ferguson was fastest of the second group and second overall at 14.711.

Heats were won by Illinois drivers Denny Schwartz and Chad Kinder and Indiana pilots Devin Gilpin and Clint DeMoss.

Oakwood’s Bobby Pierce won the Pro Late Model heat. Sportsman heats were taken by Rossville’s Ed Lahey and Marshall, Ind.’s Mike Staggs. Hoosiers Jerrad Krick and Charlie Catt won Street Stock Heats. Hornet heats were rained out.

PVCS is next in action with the Pro Crate Spectacular 50 May 15. The winner of the Pro Late Model feature will pocket $1,500. For more information, log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

RESULTS

AMERICAN MODIFIED SERIES

Qualifying – 1. Greg Johnson, Bedford, Ind. 14.566

1^st Heat – 1. Denny Schwartz, Ashmore 2. Johnson 3. Rob Penny, Owensboro, Kent.

2^nd.Heat – 1. Chad Kinder, Newton 2. Gabe Menser, Ashmore 3. Bryan Barber, Greensburg, Kent.

3^rd Heat – 1. Devin Gilpin, Columbus, Ind. 2. Leff Leka, Buffalo 3. Josh Ferguson, Covington, Ind.

4^th Heat – 1. Clint DeMoss, Bloomington, Ind. 2. Matt Goulden, Springfield 3. Roger Cary, Catlin.

Consolations and Feature – rained out

UMP PRO LATE MODELS

Heat – 1. Bobby Pierce, Oakwood 2. Zach Bunning 3. Kyle Hammer, Clinton

Feature – rained out

UMP STREET STOCKS

1^st Heat – 1. Jerrad Krick, Earl Park, Ind. 2. Scott Dunlap, Oblong 3. Nate McNeese, Westville

2^nd Heat – 1. Charlie Catt, Beech Grove, Ind. 2. Wes Parsons, Danville 3. Randy Allen.

Feature – rained out.

SPORTSMAN
1^st Heat – 1. Ed Lahey, Rossville 2. Steve Peeden, Paragon, Ind. 3. Jim Bailey, Hoopeston

2^nd Heat – 1. Mike Staggs, Marshall, Ind. 2. Brad Hancock, Lafayette, Ind. 3. Chuck Haga, Hoopeston.

Feature – rained out

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway $1,500 to win American Modified Series May 1

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the American Modified Series this coming Saturday, May 1st. The UMP Modified feature will pay $1,500 to win. The UMP Pro (Crate) Late Models ($500 to win), UMP Street Stocks ($200 to win), UMP Sportsman ($300 to win), and UMP Hornets ($100 to win), will also be in action Saturday night. Complete payouts for all divisions are available on the schedule page of the track site.

Grandstand entry for this event: Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE
Pits: $30, Kids under 12 in pits $15
Gates open at 4:00, Hot laps at 6:00, Qualifying (for Modifieds) at 6:30

The speedway is located at 17525 N. 1180 E. Rd. between Oakwood & Danville, IL. From I-74 take exit 210, US 150 west, turn right at Batestown Rd. (CR 1180 E). For more information visit www.piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com. In case of inclement weather on race day, please monitor the track site forum for the latest event information.

Feger launches to Illiana 40 win

By ROB LEE

DANVILLE, ILL (April 11) – The Highside Hustler hit a high note racing the low groove Sunday evening at Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway.

Defending UMP Super Late Model national champion Jason Feger led the final 39 laps to win the inaugural Illiana 40 and open the era of former racer turned promoter Bob Pierce.

“This is a great way to start this new time,” Feger said in Toyota of Danville Victory Lane. “I’m happy for the Pierces and I’m really happy I did it in a Bob Pierce Chassis.”

Feger started fourth in the 20-car field. It only took him one lap to use the top of the race track and speed around opening lap leader Derrick Chandler. He waited out three cautions and used the restarts to launch out to big leads.

“My signaler was showing me to go low, which I knew already,” Feger said. “This isn’t my best track for success, but the restarts were good and we’ll take it.”

2008 UMP Champion Dennis Erb, Jr. followed Feger around Chandler on Lap 2 and held until Jeep VanWormer got by 29 laps later. They finished in that order with Jimmy Dehm and Ryan Unzicker rounding out the Top 5.

Attrition played a huge part in the event as only 8 cars finished.

Denny Schwartz had few problems besting the UMP Modified field. The Ashmore veteran completed a sweep by leading all 20 laps of the feature. He also took his heat race. Gabe Menser, Mike Spatola, Ryan Thomas and Brian Shaw completed the Top 5.

Mattoon’s Nate Zimmer took advantage of some other drivers’ late adversity and won the 15-lap UMP Street Stock feature. Logan Moody of Catlin won the KidModz 15-lap finale.

Pierce’s VCS is next in action May 1 featuring the American Modified Series racing for $1,500 to win. UMP Pro Late Models (Crates), UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks and UMP Hornets also are in action. For more information, log on to piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com.

UMP Super Late Models

Illiana 40 Feature – 1. Jason Feger, Bloomington,Ill. 2. Jeep VanWormer, Pinconning, Mich. 3. Dennis Erb, Jr., Carpentersville, Ill. 4. Jimmy Dehm, Lexington, Ill. 5. Ryan Unzicker, El Paso, Ill. 6. Rusty Schlenk, Jackson, Mich. 7. Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill. 8. Jason McBride, Carbondale, Ill. 9. Brian Shirley, Chatham, Ill. 10. Brandon Sheppard, Berlin, Ill.

1^st Heat – 1. Derrick Chandler 2. Feger 3. Dehm

2^nd Heat – 1. Erb 2. Shirley 3. VanWormer

3^rd Heat – 1. Steve Dimmick 2. Sheppard 3. Unzicker

Consolation – 1. Jim Moon 2. McBride 3. Kerry Mathew

Qualifying – 1. Erb, 14.126 seconds, 63.713 miles per hour

UMP Modifieds

Feature (20 laps) – 1. Denny Schwartz, Ashmore, Ill. 2. Gabe Menser, Ashmore, Ill. 3. Mike Spatola, Manhattan, Ill. 4. Ryan Thomas, Martinsville, Ind. 5. Brian Shaw, Robinson, Ill. 6. Clint DeMoss, Bloomington, Ind. 7. Chad Osterhoff, Kankakee, Ill. 8. Josh Ferguson, Covington, Ind. 9. Ryan Cary, Catlin, Ill. 10. Jay Ledford, Pontiac, Ill.

1^st Heat – 1. Menser 2. Osterhoff 3. Derrick Hufford

2^nd Heat – 1. Denny Schwartz 2. Tres Mehler 3. Tim Reynolds

3^rd Heat – 1. Spatola 2. Shaw 3. DeMoss

4^th Heat – 1. Thomas 2. Ferguson 3. Danny Schwartz

1^st Consolation – 1. Gary Cook, Jr. 2. Randy Schumann 3. Roger Cary

2^nd Consolation – 1. Matt Huddleston 2. Jamey Henson 3. David Henderson

Qualifying – 1. Denny Schwartz, 15.561, 57.837

UMP Street Stocks

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Nate Zimmer, Mattoon, Ill. 2. Ed Lahey, Rossville, Ill. 3. Jordan Smith, Villa Grove, Ill. 4. Jerrad Krick, Earl Park, Ind. 5. Alex Henry, Oxford, Ind. 6. Tony Mitchell, Westville, Ill. 7. Lee Hall, Oxford, Ind. 8. Jesse Simmons, Danville, Ill. 9. Travis Davis, Lafayette, Ind. 10. Nate McNeese, Westville, Ill.

1^st Heat – 1. Davis 2. Henry 3. Lahey

2^nd Heat – 1. Zimmer 2. Smith 3. Hall

Kidzmodz

Feature (15 laps) – 1. Logan Moody, Catlin, Ill. 2. Jake Griffin, Quincy, Ill. 3. Dawson Cook, Deer Creek, Ill. 4. Mavrick Piller, Amboy, Ill. 5. Braden Johnson, Moweaqua, Ill.

Heat – 1. Moody 2. Johnson 3. Griffin

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway $3,000 to win Illiana 40 April 11

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be hosting the Illiana 40 this coming Sunday, April 11th. The 40 lap Super Late Model feature will pay $3,000 to win and $300 to start. The Modifieds ($600 to win), Street Stocks ($200 to win), and the KidModz, will also be in action Sunday night. The Late Model tire rule for this race is UMP 20's, 30's, or 40's only. PVCS is a UMP sanctioned track.

Gate Admission: Adults $15, Kids 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under FREE
Pit Admission: $30, Kids under 12 in pits $15
Gates open at 3:00, Hot laps at 5:30, Qualifying (Late Models and Modifieds 1 lap) at 6:00

The speedway is located at 17525 N. 1180 E. Rd. between Oakwood & Danville, IL. From I-74 take exit 210, US 150 west, turn right at Batestown Rd. (CR 1180 E). For more information visit www.piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com. In case of inclement weather on race day, please monitor the track site forum for the latest event information.

Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway Open Practice April 4

The Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway will be having an open practice before the season opening Illiana 40 (April 11) this coming Sunday, April 4th. Gates open at 11 AM with practice running from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It is free to watch practice and $15 to enter the pits. The concession stand will be open serving BBQ, hotdogs, chips, candy, sodas, and water.

The speedway is located at 17525 N. 1180 E. Rd. between Oakwood & Danville, IL. From I-74 take exit 210, US 150 west, turn right at Batestown Rd. (CR 1180 E). For more information visit www.piercesvermilioncountyspeedway.com. In case of inclement weather on race day, please monitor the track site forum for the latest event information.

Bob and Angie Pierce New Promoters at Vermilion County Speedway for 2010 Season

We are happy to announce that we will become the 2010 promoters for Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, IL.

We are excited about this opportunity to look at racing from the other point of view, (not just as the racer).

We hope with Bob’s racing experience and our heavy involvement in racing that we can bring some new ideas and develop VCS back into a successful Midwest dirt track.

It’s no secret the promoters over the last several years have struggled with hard times. We’d like to add a twist to things by creating some new ideas at getting the community and the fans more involved. We plan to limit the racing schedule somewhat, (we feel that our economy cannot support weekly racing). Instead we are having 15 events, each of which is a special for one of our classes. Our specials include a Summer Nationals race, a $5000 to win 2-day Modified Spectacular, a $1000 to win Hornet Special, a Crate Late Model $2500 to win Special, some Monster Late Model Series and some Monster Sprint Series Specials, one American Modified Series special, a $500 to win Bomber Enduro race on Fair night, and much more.

Our track will be UMP sanctioned and include each of the following classes on some nights: Late Models, Sprints, Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Sportsman, Hornets, Kidmodz, Mini-Sprints, and Bomber Enduro.

We plan to add a beer garden for the adults, featuring special beer pricing, and for the kids we plan to have nightly games and events to help bring the crowd participation and excitement back to the speedway.

Our hopes are that with Bob’s racing reputation and with a lot of determination we can make VCS “The Place to Race” and give the fans all they’ve wished for.

The fairboard has been very easy to work with to this point and have agreed to work through our needs. We believe that as long as both parties communicate we can make this a long prosperous relationship, and we hope that as the economy stabilizes we can get back to every week racing.
We would like to ask the fans and the racers to work with us through all of our trial phases, and we will continue to work with them and try to respond to everyone’s needs.

We would like to add that we will be hiring Terry Pichon as our race day director. His responsibilities are to run the show on race day, which will include all of the aspects from handling the race itself to security, concession, teching, etc. Remember, we race with our son and support our chassis at the racetrack, which doesn’t allow much time on race day to run the show. We plan to be in attendance at all of our events, even racing in the majority of them with Bobby. This is why we’ve hired Terry to handle race day decisions.

We also plan to utilize the racetrack for our Race School, which we are developing with fellow racer, Jason Feger. More information will be posted on this as soon as it’s available.

We have big plans for VCS and hope you join in our excitement.

Please watch www.bobpierceracecars.com for all updates until a track website is done.

Thank you,
Bob and Angie