2010moler

Pics by DLG Photgraphy....click on thumbnails to enlarge
Pics by RA Smith Photo
Pics by Maddbiscuit

12-4-2010 Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club held its 41st Annual Banquet of Champions
Moler Raceway Park along with 17 other Tracks and their Champions were all honored at the banquet this past Saturday.
                                      Moler Raceway Park's 2010 Track Champions:
                                     Barry Doss, Sunesis Construction Late Models
                                           Jeff Watson, Holman Motors Chevettes
                                          Devin Gilpin, Mt. Orab Ford UMP Modifieds
                                          Jeremie Bretz U.S. Race Gear Street Stocks

Along with honoring all the Champions of the various tracks there were special awards given from DARF.
                                    Awards associated with Moler Raceway Park were:
                               Sponsor of the Year-Holman Motors, GMC, Eastgate, OH
                                            Dirt Driver of the Year-Devin Gilpin
                              Safety Crew of the Year-Moler Raceway Park's Safety Crew
                                         John Shorty Miller Award - Doug Adkins
                                              www.darfnews.com for full results

Congratulations to Everyone and Thanks to DARF and all our racers, sponsors and fans for a Wonderful 2010!!

New date for 2nd Annual Turkey Gobbler 40, Late Models $1500 to Win Friday November 26th, gates open at noon, hot laps at two. Hope to see everyone here.

Congratulations again to our 2010 Track Champions:

    Sunesis Construction Late Models - Barry Doss
    Mt. Orab Ford UMP Modifieds - Devin Gilpin
    Holman Motors Chevettes - Jeff Watson
    U.S. Race Gear Street Stocks - Jeremie Bretz

Thanks to all our sponsors, racers and fans for a wonderful 2010!! Our banquet will be 3rd Saturday in January check website for details. Remember raceivers will be required for all classes next year and would be a Great Christmas present for those that don't have them.

Hope to see everyone here on the 26th!!

From all Your Friends at MRP!!

10-1-10- In what was the final regular race of the season at MRP there was a full pit

Stapleton out front at the drop of the green but it was “The Sniper” Wayne Chinn

Adkins would take the lead by the end of lap number one. The man on the move was

Aurora, Indiana’s Matt Hamilton as he quickly moved through the field from 8th

spot up to second position. A lap seven restart doomed Hamilton as he would have

In the Holman Motors Chevettes it would come down to the final race to determine

feature to narrowly win the track championship. On the night it was Tarvin taking the

claim his eleventh street stock feature win of the season with Scott, Wayne Hughes,

Congratulations to our 2010 Track Champions: Sunesis Construction Late Models Track Champion Barry Doss!! Holman Motors Chevette Track Champion Jeff Watson!! U.S. Race Gear’s Street Stock Champion Jeremie Bretz!! Mt. Orab Ford UMP Modified Champion as well as National UMP Champion, Devin Gilpen!! Thanks everyone for a Wonderful 2010. Hopefully we’ll see you at our Turkey Gobbler on November 20^th, details to follow at www.molerracewaypark.com.

9-17-10, Williamsburg, OH - The American Modified Series was in town for a 30-lap special event paying $1,500 to the winner and $200 just to start the A-main event. There were 39 cars on hand trying to tap into the cash. First order of business was qualification and after that it was Trent Young of Hopkinsville, Ky taking the $100 bonus for quick time. In heat race action it was Devin Gilpin taking the victory in heat race #1 with Bryan Barber winning the second heat race. In heat race number three it was Bloomington, Indiana’s Clint Demoss taking the win while Glasgow, Ky’s Michael England was victorious in the fourth and final heat race. To finish setting the field there were two B-main events with Cory Skipton and Randy King taking the checkers in each.

For the feature event it was Devin Gilpin and Clint Demoss bringing the field to the green flag with Demoss jumping to the lead for the first lap before England and Trent Young took over the top two spots. Once the field got going it looked as if Gilpin was going to be the man to beat as he jumped to the top of the race track and starting picking off first Demoss and then Young. On lap ten Gilpin got to the outside of England for the lead but coming off of turn four while passing some lap cars Gilpin got into

the outside wall and flipped his machine over landing on the roof. While there were

no injuries he was done racing for the night. Following the restart it looked as

three heat races and a B-main event were needed to set the starting line-ups. In

feature it was Stapleton out front with Jameson in hot pursuit. By lap 7 Jameson

was able to make the pass for the top spot but it was Chamberlain who was on the

spinning around. Since Jamison came to a stop on the race track and the incident

Motorsports ride. Doss came home second with Dillon Huron, Chad Stapleton, and Brian

show as he led the final six laps to take yet another win in his Doug’s Glazing,

the heat race action. Next week at MRP is the L&M Performance Season Championship with the points battle up for grabs it’ll be an exciting night for lots of drivers. October 1^st will be MRP’s Fourth Annual Fall Fest with Late Models paying $1500 to Win, Modifieds $1000 to Win and Chevettes and Street Stocks paying $500 to win!! November 20^th will be the 2^nd Annual Coca-Cola Turkey Gobbler 40 with Late Models paying $1500 to Win!!

Pics by Steve Alcorn

9-10-10-Williamsburg, OH - It was another exciting night of racing at Moler Raceway Park as the Holman Motors Chevette division had a special event paying $1,000 to the winner. In preliminary action it was the top four point cars going head to head for a five lap shootout with Williamsburg, Ohio’s Jeff Watson taking the win and earning the pole position in the feature event. In heat race action it was Tennessee’s Ronnie Choate Jr. taking the first heat with Ripley, Ohio’s Trevor Moffett taking the win in heat number two. In the 40 lap main event it was Watson and Miles Tarvin on the front row, but at the drop of the green flag it was Sean Jones jumping to the top spot from his third starting position. While Jones was out front it was Choate Jr. running second with Tarvin and Watson in tow. By lap 17 Tarvin was up to second and pressuring Jones for the top position. On lap 21 there was contact between Tarvin and Jones bringing out a caution with Tarvin being sent to the tail for the restart. On the restart Jones was all by himself out front with Watson now up to second spot. At the end of 40 laps it was Sean Jones taking the $1,000 and the crystal trophy courtesy of Greg Holman and the entire Holman Motor staff. Watson would hold on for second spot followed by Choate, Rusty Yarger, and Scott Ramp.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified Division there were 25 cars on hand. In heat race action it was Peebles,Ohio resident Dave Jamison winning heat race number one with Indiana’s Devin Gilpin, and Hamersville, Ohio resident Randy Wash taking heat victories as well. In the B-main event it was Cory Skipton taking the checkered flag and setting the field for the feature event. In the main event it took three restarts to get the field strung out without a complete restart. While Gilpin had gotten the jump on the first two it was Jamison out front on start number three and Dave McWilliams up to second. Gilpin would have none of it has he quickly made his way to the top spot by lap three. With Cory Skipton spinning on lap 8 it forced a caution and on the restart it was McWilliams taking the top spot with Gilpin back to second. McWilliams led the next two laps before Gilpin was able to drive past on the outside and retake the lead before setting sail for his tenth feature win on the season at MRP in his Mike Shell Racing Engines, Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Race Car. McWilliams came home second with Wash, Jamison, and Rick Curtin rounding out the top five spots. With a few weeks left for points Devin Gilpin is not only Moler Raceway Park’s current point winner but point leader in the Nation!!

In the Sunesis Construction Late Model division there was a 19 car field on hand and it was Maysville, Kentucky’s Dillon Huron and Jeremie Bretz each taking heat race wins. In the feature event it was John Whitney taking the lead on lap one from his third starting spot but it was evident that Jason Jameson was going to be the man to beat. Jameson took the lead on lap five and was running away from the field when on lap nine contact was made with the lapped car of Tim Carpenter that sent Jamison spinning around. On the restart with Jameson on the tail, it was Whitney back out front but Barry Doss quickly took the lead away. As laps wore down a caution on lap 17 reset the field for an old fashion 8 lap shootout. The final five laps sent Doss, Whitney, Tyler Carpenter, and Jason Jamison battling side by side for the top spot. On the final lap it was Jameson getting past Doss to retake the lead and the 25 lap feature event. Doss came home second with Carpenter (started 18th), Whitney, and Mike Meyers rounding out the top five.

In the final division of the night it was a 19 car field on hand in the US Race Gear Street Stock division. In heat race action it was Mark Kaetzel and Jamie Adams taking the wins. In the feature event it was all Adams as the Helterbran Trucking, Thomas Gas, RA Smith Photos car was hooked up as the Laurelville, Ohio driver took home his fifth feature win on the season. Kaetzel came home second followed by Bub Balsley, Jeremie Bretz and Bruce Gray Jr. With the season coming to an end you only have a few more chances to make it out to MRP. 9-17 the American Modified Series will visit MRP for a $1500 to Win show and a Very Special Guest!! 9-18 is a very special Race Car Expo on the Courthouse Square in Georgetown, OH from ten to two. We hope everyone makes time to get to this event. 9-24 L&M Performance Season Championship Late Models $1500 to Win. 10-1 Fall Fest Late Models $1500 to Win and 11-20 the Coca-Cola Turkey Gobbler 40, Late Models $1500 to Win plus all regular classes. www.molerracewaypark.com

Labor Day at Moler Raceway Park has new faces in victory lane!!

9-3-10, Williamsburg, OH - Labor Day weekend kicked off at MRP with 99 cars on hand and finished with a couple of new winners in victory lane. In the Sunesis Construction Late Model division there were 24 cars on hand with Heltonville, Indiana’s Tim Prince in his Prince Excavating, Andi’s Logging, Brad’s Brass machine taking his first ever feature win at MR!. At the start of the feature it was Prince out front and no one could touch him. But there was a furious battle behind him as Rick Combs, Robby Hensley, Barry Doss, and Duane Chamberlain battled two and sometimes three wide for the second position. At the end of the race it was Prince out front with Hensley, Combs, Doss, and Chamberlain completing the top five positions. In heat race action it was Prince, Dillon Huron, and Hensley taking the wins with Ricky Slayback taking the B-main event win.

Next on the race track was the Holman Motors Chevette division. Following heat race victories by Josh Francis, Sean Jones, and Jeff Watson it was Jeremy Smith taking the win in the B-main race. In the feature it was Jones out front but Francis had problems and dropped out on the second lap which then left Watson in second but Miles Tarvin was on the move and passed Watson for second and there was no catching Jones as he took his fifth feature win of the season in his Helsar’s Country Corner, Rv’s-R-US, Suzy Q’s, Antique Bar sponsored machine. Tarvin would come home second followed by Watson, Scott Ramp, and Trevor Moffett.

Next onto the race track was the first ever visit by the Legends cars as the group who predominately runs at Brushcreek Motorsports Park made their way to Moler for the first time. At the end of their fifteen lap feature event it was Tom Partin in victory lane. Matt Nichols would come home second followed by Kevin Schoonover, Jacob Miller, and Gary Rowland. Schoonover was victorious in the heat race.

With another strong field of Mt Orab Ford Modifieds on hand (29 cars) the question was who could stop Devin Gilpin. With 8 feature wins before the night Gilpin was hoping to add to his track and UMP point standings. At the drop of the green flag Gilpin took the lead but it was quickly evident that the veteran Daryl Herbert may have something for Gilpin. Following a number of restarts for minor spins there was finally a long stretch of green flag racing in which Gilpin was able to take his Mike Shell Racing Engines, Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Dasco Race Supply, Terry Eaglin Motorsports machine to victory lane for the ninth win of the season. Herbert had problems on the last lap and coasted across the line in second position followed by Rick Curtain, Barry Doss, and Andy Bowman. Gilpin, Dustin Webber, and Doug Popp were heat race winners. Kyle Mitchell took the B-main win.

The final event of the night would find a third new face in victory lane as Hooven, Ohio’s Bub Balsley would make his first visit to MRP successful as he would battle Bruce Gray Jr throughout the 15 lap race before taking the win. Gray held on for second followed by Brandon Mather, Paul Baker, and Mark Kaetzel Jr. Gray and Balsley were winners of the heat race action. September 10 will be Holman Motors Chevette Special,

(All Chevettes Welceome) for this $1000 to Win Feature, plus all regular classes. September 17^th the American Modified Series will roll into Moler Raceway Park for a $1500 to Win show!! September 18^th will be a Race Car Expo on the Courthouse Square in Georgetown, OH from ten to two! September 24^th, L&M Performance Season Championship, final points night for all classes, Late Models $1500 to Win!! October 1^st, Fourth Annual Fall Fest Late Models $1500 to Win, UMP Modifieds $1000 to Win, Chevettes $500, Street Stocks $500 to Win!! November 20^th Second Annual Turkey Gobbler 40, Late Models $1500 to Win plus all regular classes!!

(Mufflers and Driving Gloves are Mandatory) No coolers allowed (Full Concession Stand)

Fan Appreciation Night At MRP!!

8-27-10-Williamsburg, OH- It was fan appreciation night at MRP with an autograph session on the front stretch and many giveaways from the drivers made a fun night for all in attendance. The night started with the Mt Orab Ford Modified division and a field of thirty UMP modifieds on hand. In heat race action it was Rick Curtain, Doug Adkins, and Dave McWilliams taking the victories with Jerry Lawson taking the win in the B-main event. In the feature event it was Doug Adkins in his fan appreciation themed cartoon car taking the lead and control of the feature for the first 11 laps before heavy smoke and sparks started coming out from behind the vehicle ending his evening. Following that it was all Dave McWilliams in his Bad Fast Chassis by L & M Performance. As they come across the line it was chaos behind the leader as Randy Wash and Weasel Rhodes getting together in turn four as they come to the checkered flag. Rick Curtain edged Wash for second with a major incident following the checkered flag involving Randy Wash, Troy Whitaker, and Jimmy Lennox Jr. Mt. Orab Ford again had a surprise for the fans as they gave away several pairs of tickets to the Kentucky Speedway Indy Car Race next Saturday!!

In the Sunesis Construction Late Models it was a fan favorite Chad Stapleton taking his first ever feature win in his Riteway Construction, Cowboy Racecars, Outlaw Fabrication Machine. Stapleton started the night off with a heat race win over Tim Prince which earned him the pole position in the feature event. Also winning heats were Barry Doss and Dillon Huron. In the 22 car feature event it was all Stapleton who despite early pressure from Barry Doss and late pressure from a hard charging John Whitney was able to take the checkers and doing a spin-out in Victory Lane claiming his first feature win ever!! Whitney came home second with Doss, Tim Prince and Huron rounding out the top five spots.

In the Holman Motors Chevettes it was Miles Tarvin taking the feature win from his outside pole position as he was able to lead all fifteen laps enroute to the victory. Rusty Yarger came home second followed by a hard charging Sean Jones, Jeff Watson, and Scott Ramp. In heat race action it was Lance Goodine taking his first ever MRP victory while Tarvin and Yarger were also victorious. Derrick Davis won the B-main event.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was one the most exciting events of the night as Jamey Adams and Jeremie Bretz battled side by side for most of the event but it was point leader and defending track champion Bretz taking the victory over the sixteen car field. Adams came home second followed by Wayne Hughes, Bruce Gray Jr., and Brandon Mather finishing in the top five positions. Adams and Hughes were credited with heat race wins.

MRP would like to thank all the drivers and teams for support of the fan appreciation activities with everyone coming out on the front stretch signing autographs and greeting the fans with candy, race car photos, and other giveaways during the intermission activities!! September 3^rd Non-Wing Sprint Night $1200 to Win plus all regular classes. September 10^th, another big night for Holman Motors Chevettes $1000 to Win feature!! September 17^th The American Modified Series will make their annual appearance at MRP for $1500 to Win. September 18^th Race Car Expo on Courthouse Square in Georgetown, OH, ten to two!! September 24^th L&M Season Championship $1500 to Win Late Models!! October 1^st Fourth Annual Fall Fest, Late Models $1500, Modifieds $1000, Street Stocks $500, Chevettes $500 to Win!! November 20^th Coca-Cola Turkey Gobbler 40 Late Models $1500 to Win plus all regular classes!!

4th Annual Ike Moler Memorial Race at Moler Raceway Park!!

8-20-10-Williamsburg, OH- The offering of a $5000 check and the famed Southern Trophy was enough incentive to attract 32 top cars to Moler Raceway Park for the fourth running of the racetracks premiere event. The night started with 1 lap of qualifications and it was the “Salt Rock Express”, Eddie Carrier Jr taking the top spot with a 12.673 lap around the ¼ mile speedway. In the fast car dash it was Bradford, Ohio’s Wayne Chinn and Cross Lanes, West Virginia’s Zach Dohm battling the for the top spot with Chinn taking the checkered flag and the Sunesis Construction $100 bonus and more importantly the pole position for the 50 lap feature event. In the heat races it was Greg Johnson, Scott James, and Greg Oliver taking the wins with Jason Jamison and Larry Pickelheimer Jr. taking the victory in each of the two B-main events. With a 22 car starting line-up staged it was Chinn and Dohm out front as the race went green. At the halfway mark the front two cars were the same but it was Bedford, Indiana’s Greg Johnson on the move as he was up to third spot with Eddie Carrier, Jr. and RJ Conley rounding out the top five. Chinn maintained the lead but with ten laps to go Johnson in his Lineal Contracting, Universal Holdings, Kendall Truck & Parts machine taking over the top position and setting sail for the win for car owner Jack Rainey. Chinn held on for second, followed by Zach Dohm, Eddie Carrier Jr., Justin Ratliff, RJ Conley, Duane Chamberlain, Scott James, Rickie Combs, Greg Oliver, Tim Prince, Audie McWilliams, Chad Stapleton, Barry Doss, John Whitney, Rod Conley, Robby Hensley, Larry Pickelheimer, Jr., Wayne Mafett Jr., Jason Jameson, Tim Carpenter and Dillon Huron rounding up this awesome field of cars that made the A-Main!!

In Mt Orab Ford Modified action a fine field of 25 cars were on hand seeking the win and $600. In preliminary action it was Pete Holt, Dave McWilliams, and Devin Gilpin taking heat race victories with Ryan Morton claiming the B-main event. In the feature it was McWilliams in his L&M Performance Bad Fast Chassis out front with Holt chasing him. On lap seven, McWilliams had problems and got into the outside wall in turn two and as he came across the race track Holt had no place to go and hit McWilliams hard eliminating both cars from the event. On the restart it was Columbus, Indiana’s Devin Gilpin out front with last week’s feature winner Randy Wash in close pursuit. Despite numerous cautions and restarts Gilpin was able to hold on for his 8th feature win of the season at Moler Raceway Park and holding onto his National UMP Points lead. Wash was a close second followed by Shane Mugavin, Ryan Morton (started 16th), and Murrell Nafe. Racers and fans were treated with several give-aways including Mt. Orab Ford giving out $750 worth of chances to win a Ford F150 Pickup through a benefit drawing with the March of Dimes.

The Holman Motors Chevette division rounded out the memorial event and each driver in action was guaranteed a $25 gas card courtesy of Holman Motors and the fans were treated to another great finish in the feature event as Sean Jones claimed his fourth victory of the season but it wasn’t easy as Miles Tarvin was all over him the entire race. On the last lap the was a bunch of beating and banging amongst the top six cars but Jones held on for the win. Jeff Watson claimed second position with Josh Francis, Tarvin and Scott Ramp rounding out the top five positions. In heat race action it was Tarvin and Jones claiming heat wins. August 27^th, another favorite night at MRP when the drivers meet the fans and give out pics and autographs on the front stretch. Adults $10, Kids 0-15 Free. September 3^rd Non-Wing Sprint Night $1200 to Win plus all regular classes. September 10^th Holman Motors Chevettes $1000 to Win!! www.molerracewaypark.com

Hot Night of Racing Action at MRP!!

8-13-10-Williamsburg, OH -- In what was a very hot week turned into some very hot racing action on sat Moler Raceway Park. In the Sunesis Construction Late Model division there was a strong field of twenty cars on hand to try and tame the ¼ mile speed plant and for awhile it looked as though there would be a newcomer in victory lane as Edinburgh, Indiana’s Chad Stapleton would lead from the start and control most of the feature event but Sardinia, Ohio’s Barry Doss would make the low line work and take the lead away with 3 laps remaining in the feature event to steal the win in his Holman Motors, D&G Trucking, Doss Contracting, Gabbard Ford, and Howser’s Discount and Garage Sponsored machine. Stapleton would come home second with John Sizemore, Larry Pickelheimer Jr, and Chad Oberson rounding out the top five spots. Mike Myers and Stapleton were heat race winners.

In the US Race Gear $600 Street Stock Special it was all Jamey Adams as the Laurelville, Ohio driver would lead the entire race and claim his third feature win of the season in his Thomas Gas, Helterbran Trucking, Precision Grinding sponsored machine. Mark Kaetzel would claim second spot followed by Jeremie Bretz, Dave Kirker, and Bruce Gray Jr, Kaetze and Adams were heat race winners.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified Division it was cheers all around as Hamersville, Ohio’s Randy Wash would take his first ever victory at MRP in a hotly contested modified feature. At the beginning of the race it was last week’s feature winner Dave McWilliams leading the first lap Wash would pass him on lap two and fight off McWilliams’ advances through lap five when current track point leader and UMP National point leader Devin Gilpin would try to take the top spot away from Wash. Gilpin dropped out under caution and it was Late Model feature winner Barry Doss’s turn to take shots at Wash but to no avail as the Seips Carquest Auto Parts, Backstreet Deli, L&M Performance sponsored machine would take the sweet visit to victory lane. Doss would take second spot followed by Jimmy Lennex Jr, Derrick Davis, and Jim O’Toole. Wash passed McWilliams with two laps to go to claim the win in heat race #1 while Barry Doss won heat #2.

In the AMSA Mini-Sprints it was Bainbridge, Ohio’s Ryan Broughton claiming his second feature win in a row at MRP. Beau Stewart claimed second position followed by Rod Henning, Jeff Barnhart, and Kevin Roberts Sr.

In the Holman Motor Chevette division it was a great race up front as Sean Jones, Rusty Yarger, and Josh Francis battled throughout the fifteen lap event often with the lead changing hands every lap. At the end though it was Jones claiming his third feature win of the season in his Hesler’s Country Corner, Rv’s R Us, Odessy Canvas Works, Mootz Construction sponsored machine. In a wild last lap scramble as Rusty Yarger seemed to loose power it was Jeff Watson claiming second spot over Josh Francis, tail starting Miles Tarvin, and Scott Ramp. Francis and Jones claimed heat race wins.

Coming Friday August 20^th, the Biggest Event of the Year at MRP, the Victor “Ike” Moler Memorial with $5000 to Win for the Late Model Class!! Ike Moler is Grandfather to Kevin Moler and built and operated Mt. Orab Speedway back in the 50’s. The Moler Family dream was to open a race track in his honor and Jerry Moler, having helped his Dad build a race track and after years of building and racing cars Jerry has now built his second race track, something no one else has done before him. So the Memorial in honor of “Ike” Moler is a tribute to the whole Moler Family who have been so active in the sport throughout five generations now. The Famed Southern Trophy, eight foot tall, was given out at Southern Ohio Raceway by current Moler Raceway Park Race Director Mike Jewell and is now given to the Winner of the Memorial race. The Famed Southern trophy was won at Southern Ohio Raceway 20 years ago by Delmos Conley who is expected to come to MRP and try to win it again 20 years later. It has also been won by Racing legends Billy Moyer in 1988, Donnie Moran 1989, Delmos Conley 1990, Black Jack Boggs 1991, Paul Harris 1992 and then it was won at MRP by Eddie Carrier, Jr. in ’08 and Mike Marlar in ’09!! Who will win it this year at Moler Raceway Park?? You don’t want to miss this one!!! Gates Open 3:00, Hot Laps 7:00, Racing 7:30. www.molerracewaypark.com

NASRA Late Models Make Annual Appearance at MRP!!

8-6-10 Williamsburg, OH - CJ Rayburn’s National All Star Racing Association series made their second appearance at Moler Raceway Park on Friday with 32 cars on hand vying for the 20 car starting lineup. In heat race action it was Skylar Marlar, Justin Ratliff, Eric Wells, and Wayne Chinn taking heat race wins while Mark Frazier and David Webb each took a B-main victory. At the drop of the green flag it was Cambellsville, Ky’s Justin Ratliff out front and Winfield, Tenn. Skylar Marlar in second. With cautions for spins on lap five and then again on lap eight it was easy to see that the man on the move was Lawrencburg, Indiana’s Jason Jameson who had started twelfth but by lap eight was up to sixth. On the restart it was still Ratliff out front with “The Sniper” Wayne Chinn taking over the second position. On lap 19 there was some slight contact between the two leaders that allowed Jason Jameson to pass them both and take over the top spot. From there on it was Jameson out front with Chinn in tow as they would put on a furious battle throughout the second half of the race. With two laps to go Chinn starting suffering a flat tire which allowed Jameson to take the 40 lap feature win. The win was Jameon’s sixth feature win on the season at MRP but his first ever NASRA feature win in his City of Lawrenceburg sponsored machine. Ratliff would come home second with Victor Lee, Chinn, and Eric Wells rounding out the top five positions.

A 29 car field of Mt Orab Ford Modifieds were on hand and it was Dave McWilliams, Devin Gilpin, and Troy Whitaker claiming heat race wins while Ryan Morton took the B-main event. In the feature it was Gilpin jumping to the lead but McWilliams was right behind him. A restart on lap 17 allowed McWilliams to jump to the outside and take the top spot away from Gilpin. Another restart with two laps to go gave Gilpin a chance at returning the favor but despite getting to the outside of McWilliams at the white flag it was not to be as Dave McWilliams, driving a brand new Bad Fast chassis courtesy of L&M Performance in Bethel, Ohio taking home the checkered flag. Gilpin would come home second with Barry Doss, Derrick Davis, and Shane Mugavin rounding out the top five spots.

In the Holman Motor Chevettes it was another full field of cars on hand with Rusty Yarger and Josh Francis taking the heat race wins setting the starting lineup. In the feature it was all Rusty Yarger as he took the lead at the green and he would lead all fifteen laps taking his first feature win of the season at MRP. Miles Tarvin came home second with Francis, Jeff Watson, and Sean Jones rounding out the top five spots.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was Mark Kaetzel taking the heat race win and leading the first five laps of the feature but it was Jeremie Bretz coming on strong and taking the lead and the feature event win. It was his eighth feature win on the season in the H&H Continuous Guttering, Git-R-Done Graphics sponsored machine. August 13^th, U.S. Race Gear Street Stock Special $600 to Win! August 20^th is our 4^th Annual Victor “Ike” Moler Memorial with Late Models paying $3000 to Win!! You don’t want to miss this one!!

Kid’s Night at MRP!! 7-30-10- Williamsburg, OH - In the Sunesis Construction Late Model division it was a field of 19 cars on hand with Richmond, Indiana’s Duane Chamberlain winning heat race number one and Jason Jamison winning heat race number two. In the feature event it was Chamberlain out front but Wayne Chinn spun out in turn one causing a complete restart. On the second start Tim Carpenter spun out causing another complete restart and Chamberlain having a serious oil leak and needing to go pitside. On the restart it was Barry Doss on the pole and Jamison on the outside. Jamison jumped to the lead but Doss was never far behind. An accident on lap eight put the race under the red flag as Jeff Alsip got up on the wall in turn two and ended up hitting the the concrete wall and flipping over. On the restart it was Jamison out front as he would continue to lead throughout as he took his fifth feature win on the season. Barry Doss came home second with Lil’ John Whitney, Mark Wolters, and Rick Combs rounding out the top five. In the Mt Orab Ford Modifieds it was Doug Adkins, Matt Hamilton, and Devin Gilpin winning heat races with Shaun Scott winning the B-Main event. In the feature it was Adkins out front at the start with Gilpin right with him. But on lap 3 Gilpin would spin in turn two causing a caution. On the restart it was Hamilton jumping to the outside of Adkins, but the man on the move was Dave McWilliams who was charging to the front from his eleventh starting position. Hamilton and then McWilliams would both challenge Adkins for the top spot but to no avail as “The Buzzard” Doug Adkins, would claim his third feature win on the season at MRP. McWilliams would settle for second followed by Hamilton, Derrick Davis, and Shane Mugavin. In the Holman Motor Chevettes it was Rusty Yarger and Josh Francis winning heat races setting the field for the fifteen lap twenty car feature event. Yarger would jump to the lead and seek his first ever feature win at MRP. On lap twelve it was Josh Francis taking over the top spot with a hard Charging Miles Tarvin in tow. At the checkers it was West Unions, Josh Francis taking his first win of the season in his Wildcat Truck and Car, State Farm Insurance, BP Warrior Graphics, Blake’s Pharmacy sponsored machine. Tarvin came home second followed by Yarger, Paul Luers, and Josh Jewell. In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was more of the same as Jeremie Bretz would claim his seventh feature win of the season in his H&H Continuous Guttering, Git R Done Graphics, Hazel’s Knotty Pine sponsored machine. Mark Kaetzel Jr, came home second with Dave Kirker, Wayne Hughes, and Paul Baker completing the top five. Hughes and Bretz each won heat races. During intermission it was the annual foot races on the front stretch for the kid’s in attendance. With a great crowd of kids on hand there were medallions for the top three in each age and everyone enjoyed the event. August 6th National All Star Racing Association will be back in action for a $2000 to Win Show!!

American Mini-Sprint Association Comes to MRP!!

7-16-10-Williamsburg, OH - It was another scorcher Friday night at Moler Raceway Park and the racing action was just as hot as the weather. The Sunesis Construction Late Models would kick things off with Edinburgh Indiana’s Chad Stapleton and Bethel Ohio’s Rick Combs claiming heat race wins to set the field for the feature.

In the A-Main Stapleton jumped to an early lead followed by Combs and defending track champion Barry Doss. Those three would race closely with Stapleton leading the first 13 laps and Doss and Combs applying heavy pressure while battling back and forth for 2nd. Finally on lap 14 Doss was able to get underneath Stapleton to take the lead for good and capture his 3rd victory of the season in his Gabbard Ford, Howser’s Discount & Garage, Doss Contracting, D&G Trucking, Holman Motors sponsored machine. Combs eventually had mechanical trouble and left the track ruining an otherwise strong evening. Lil’ John Whitney would come home 3rd claiming his 6th top 5 finish of the season followed by “The Big Show” Robby Hensley and 14 year old Ethan Burgess .

There were 22 cars in attendance in the Mt. Orab Ford Modified division and it was Glen Este’s Shane Mugavin, Manchester’s Jeff Arnold and and UMP Modified national points leader Devin Gilpin of Columbus Indiana taking the heat race wins. In the A-Main it would be all Gilpin as he jumped to a large lead early and never looked back claiming his 7th win of the year in dominating fashion in his Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Race Cars machine. Corey Skipton of Greendale Indiana would come home 2nd followed by Late Model veteran “The Jedi “ Jerry Bowersock, Hamersville’s Randy Wash and Mugavin would finish out the top 5.

The AMSA Mini Sprints would take the track next as a special treat for the MRP faithful and it was Bainbridge Ohio’s Brian Broughton who would claim the win as he quickly stormed his way to the front from his 5th starting spot to claim the victory, despite being caught up in lapped traffic towards the end of the race. The AMSA returns to MRP for the final time this season August 13th in what is sure to be another exciting show.

The Holman Motors Chevette division had a strong field of cars on hand as usual and it was two Georgetown drivers, Miles Tarvin and Sean Jones taking the checkers in heat race action. In the feature it was all Tarvin as he took the lead from the pole and never looked back to take the win and gain some ground on current points leader Jeff Watson in track championship standings. It was the 4th win on the season for the Brown County Pork Producers, Bolender Farms, P&G Farms, Positive Therapy Services, Patriot Signs car. It was another solid run for Hillsboro’s Rusty Yarger as he would claim 2nd, followed by Jones, Watson, and Josh Francis.

The US Race Gear Street Stocks would close out the night’s races and it was Jamey Adams of Laurelville Ohio and Shane Pendleton of Stout Ohio taking heat race wins to set the field for the final A-Main. Adams jumped to an early lead and would dominate all 15 laps taking his 3rd win in three visits to the track this season in his Helterbran Trucking, Thomas Gas, RA Smith Photo, and Precision Grinding sponsored machine. Sardinia’s Mark Kaetzel had an impressive run to finish 2nd and another Sardinia local, Dave Kirker, would fight his way back to third after going to the tail of the field earlier in the event. Jim Helterbran of Peebles and Pendleton closed out the top 5.

MRP has more exciting racing on tap for next Friday July 23rd when the Sunesis Construction Late Models battle it out for $1,500 as they gear up for the NASRA Late Model Series’ visit Friday August 6th, plus UMP Modified, Chevette & Street Stocks all in action. www.molerracewaqypark.com

Doug Adkins, “The Buzzard” Takes Modified Mania Win at MRP!!

7-2-10, Williamsburg, OH - It was the Mt Orab Ford Modifieds going for $1500 to win in the annual Modified Mania event at Moler Raceway Park. And it was West Portsmouth, Ohio’s Doug Adkins sweeping the evenings activities. Starting with qualifications Adkins would top the 27 car charts with a 14.40 lap. In the heat race actions Adkins would claim another win with Devin Gilpin and Matt Hamilton also taking checkers.

Rick Curtain would claim the time shortened B-main event. In the feature it was Adkins jumping to the top spot with Gilpin in tow. On lap four third place running Matt Hamilton spun out in turn four and would have to restart from the tail of the field. On the restart Berea, Ky’s Russ Gabbert was able to take over third place from Joey Kramer and despite challenges to Gilpin for the second position he would have to settle for third position. At the finish it was Adkins in his 239 Auto Group, Estes Race Engines machine taking his second win of the season at MRP, followed

by Gilpin, Gabbert, Kramer, and 11th place starter Dave Williams.

In the Sunesis Construction Late Models it was a fine field of 21 late models on hand with Rick Combs, Mike Meyers, and Barry Doss claiming heat win victories. In the feature it looked like Combs might get his fourth win of the season as he jumped out front and led the field for the first eight laps. While in heavy traffic, Barry Doss was able to close the gap and drive around Combs to take the top spot. As the laps wound down it was Lil’ John Whitney passing Combs and applying pressure to Doss for the top spot. As the two leaders came for the checkers Roger Ruark spun around directly in front of them and set up a scramble for the win. Taking his second feature win of the season was Doss in his D&G Trucking, Doss Contracting, Gabbard Ford, Howser’s Discount and Garage sponsored machine. Whitney would come home second with Combs, Robbie Hensley, and Meyers rounding out the top five spots.

In the Holman Motors Chevette division it looked like it might be another Jeff Watson and Miles Tarvin show as the two dominant cars in the class jumped to the top two positions at the wave of the green flag. Sean Jones would have none of that as he took the two leaders three wide to take the top spot and run away from the pack to claim his second feature win of the season in his Rv’s R Us, Hesler’s Country Corner, Odysey Canvas Works sponsored machine. Tarvin would take second position followed by Watson, Rusty Yarger and Derrick Davis in the top five. Tarvin, Watson, and Jones each won heat races while John Mallot Jr would take the checkered flag in the B-main event.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was once again the H&H Continuous Guttering, Git-R-Done Graphics machine of Jeremie Bretz taking yet again another checkered flag. Bretz would lead all fifteen laps enroute to his sixth feature win of the season. Following Bretz across the line was Mark Kaetzel, Scott Hess, Brandon Mather, and Craig Naylor. Hess and Bretz would each win heat races to start the night.

The packed house at MRP saw an awesome fireworks show sponsored by Holman Motors, Mt. Orab Ford and Phantom Fireworks, a great salute to the Fourth of July weekend and the track’s Victory in Court!! 7-9-Outlaw Sprint Night NRA Sprint Invaders $1500 to Win!! 7-16-Regular Show plus 1200cc Mini Sprints, Church Youth Night-Kids in Youth Group 0-15 Free!!

Holman Motor Night at MRP!!

6-25-10 - Williamsburg, OH - It was Holman Motors Night at Moler Raceway Park and the Chevette division was the featured attraction as they were running for $1500 to win in a 40 lap feature event. The Chevette division started the night with a round of qualification that would lock in the top six cars. At the end of qualifications it was Georgetown, Ohio’s Miles Tarvin at the top of the charts with a lap of 16.59. In the six-car fast car dash it was Jeff Watson taking the win in his JP Construction machine. In the other heat races it was Derrick Davis and Josh Francis taking checker flags. In the 40-lap feature it was Jeff Watson and Kevin Riggs bringing the field to the green flag but it was Rusty Yarger who would lead first 13 laps from his 3rd starting position. On lap 14 Watson would take the lead and control the next 6 laps. At the halfway point it was Miles Tarvin coming to the front and he would lead the final 20 laps of racing action in his Patriot Signs, Brown County Pork Producers, Positive Therapy Services #80 machine. Following Tarvin across the line was Watson, Sean Jones, Les Romano, and Scott Ramp.

In the Sunesis Construction Late Model division there was a serious incident in heat number two as Tory Routier flipped his machine over in turn #3 necessitating a trip to the hospital for precautionary measures. In the twenty-five lap feature event it was heat winners Rick Combs and Wayne Chinn bringing the field to the green with Combs taking the advantage and the top position. Throughout the event Chinn would close the gap in turns 3 & 4 only to loose ground in turns 1 & 2. At the checkered it was Combs claiming his third feature win in the A. Hines Racing Engines #24 car. Chinn would come home second followed by Lil’ John Whitney, Barry Doss, and Chad Stapleton.

The Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds were tuning up for next week’s big Modified Mania Event but the results were much the same as Columbus, Indiana’s Devin Gilpin would continue his hot streak by winning his heat race and leading the entire feature to claim his sixth feature win of the season in his Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Racecar sponsored machine. Behind Gilpin was a great battle for the second position as heat winner Scotty Kincaid, Jeff Arnold, and Randy Wash would battle all night long for the second position. At the checkers it was Kincaid coming home second with Arnold in third spot with Keeton Streetvall claiming the fourth spot over Wash.

In the final event of the evening the US Race Gear Street Stocks took to the track and it was defending track champ Jeremie Bretz the man on a mission as he won the heat and feature event. Bretz would claim his fifth feature of the season in his H&H continuous Guttering Git-R-Done Graphics machine. Jeremie Scott would come home second followed by Dave Kirker, Mark Kaetzel and Perry Dearing. 7-2- UMP Midwest Modified Mania $1500 to Win, plus Fireworks!! 7-9 Outlaw Sprint Night-NRA Sprint Invaders 1500 to Win!!

L&M Performance Night - American Late Model Series Tackles MRP!!

6-14-10- Williamsburg, OH- On a beautiful Friday night it was the annual visit by the UMP sanctioned American Late Model Series. With a strong contingent of locals and the ALMS regulars it was a great night of racing action that got started with 1 lap of group qualifying and the final car to time in was Curtis Roberts of Colman, Michigan and he blistered the ¼ mile race track with a new track record of 12.27 seconds. In heat race action it was UMP national point leader and one of the winningest late models drivers in 2010 Rusty Schlenk claiming heat number one with Wapakoneta, Ohio’s Jerry Bowersock claiming heat number two and Middletown, Ohio’s John Whitney taking the checkers in heat number three. Following the heat races the top two finishers each redrawed for starting positions and it was Whitney on the pole with Roberts on the outside. At the green it was Roberts out front with Whitney chasing. An early caution would take out the cars of Schlenk and Scott James before ever completing a green flag lap. Roberts would continue on and claim his first feature win at MRP in his first ever visit to the speedway in his SMR Recycling, Roberts Auto, K & M Recyclers, and Rick Auto Sales sponsored machine. Whitney would hold on for second while Barry Doss would inch past Brian Ruhlman to claim third with Dusty Moore claiming the fifth position.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified Division it was another large field of cars on hand with Andy Bowman claiming his first win in heat number one while Scotty Kincaid claimed heat number two and Devin Gilpin took home the checkers in heat number three. In the B-main event it was Brandon Ramsey taking the checkers. In the feature event it was Kincaid out front to lead the first five laps but there was lots of cars on the move as Devin Gilpin would take the top spot on lap 6 and Matt Hamilton charging up to 3rd place just behind Ruhlman who was doing double duty and driving in two classes. Despite a couple of challenges Ruhlman’s Rocket chassis was no match for Gilpin’s Impressive Chassis as Kid Dasco rolled to his fifth feature win on the season at MRP. Gilpin is currently Number One in UMP points nationwide!! Ruhlman would claim second followed by Matt Hamilton, Rick Curtain and hard charging Tim Tribby (started in 15th position).

The Holman Motor Chevettes were next on the track. Claiming heat race wins were Sean Jones, John Mallot Jr, and Miles Tarvin. In the feature event, it was Jones out front and considering that one week ago he barrel-rolled his machine four times down the front stretch he was now looking strong in his pursuit to claim his first ever feature victory. Despite challenges from Tarvin throughout the race it was Georgetown’s Sean Jones claiming his first ever win in his Helser’s Country Corner, Farmer’s Insurance, RV’s R Us, Antique Bar sponsored machine. Jeff Watson got past Tarvin to claim second with Rusty Yarger and John Mallot rounding out the top five.

In the US Race Gear Street Stock division Jeremie Bretz and Dave Kirker claimed heat race wins to set the starting lineup for the feature event. It looked early on like Bretz was going to claim yet another feature win but as they entered the final corner on the final lap it was Manchester, Ohio’s Jeremie Scott sneaking by on the outside to claim his second feature win of the season. Bretz would finish second followed by Dave Kirker, Perry Dearing and Mark Kaetzel. June 25th will be Holman Motors Night with a Chevette Special of $1500 to Win. Followed by July 2nd, UMP Modified Mania plus Fireworks!! July 9th we’ll have the Outlaw Sprint Invaders here at MRP!!

U.S. Race Gear Street Stocks Headline the Evening at MRP!!

6-11-10- Williamsburg, OH - The U.S. Race Gear Street Stock cars were the featured division at MRP and they put on a great show. In heat race action it was Jamey Adams and Perry Dearing claiming victories and setting the line-up for the 20-lap feature event. At the green flag it was Jamey Adams out front with Dearing running second. Following a couple of cautions on lap one it was Jeremie Bretz on the move and into second position. Throughout the event Bretz would get underneath Adams but he was unable to take the top spot away. At the checkers it was Adams claiming his second straight feature event in his Thomas Gas, Precision Grinding, Helterbrand Trucking sponsored machine. Bretz in a very close second position followed by Dearing, Tom Hall, and Jeremy Scott.

In the Sunesis Constructio Late Model division it was Larry Pickelheimer Jr and Chad Stapleton winning the heats. But the feature event would be another story. At the drop of the green flag it was Pickelheimer out front for the first two laps but Barry Doss took over on lap three with Rick Combs in tow. Following a couple of cautions it looked as if Combs was going to be unable to wrestle the top spot away from Doss but with 3 laps to go Combs was able to take advantage of another restart and rocket out front of Doss. Combs would claim his second feature win in the A Hines Racing Engine sponsored machine while Doss would come home second followed by Stapleton, Kevin Wagner, and Tom Sheets. The race was red flagged on lap 14 following a hard crash by Pickelheimer off of turn number two. He was able to walk away from the incident.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified division another strong field of cars was on hand with Doug Adkins, youngster Brandon Ramsey, and Devin Gilpin winning heat races and setting the line-up for the feature event. At the green flag it was Adkins out front with Gilpin in pursuit. Gilpin would take the top spot on lap four and never look back in his Impressive Chassis, Gilstrap Motors, Dasco Race Supply sponsored car. Adkins would come home second followed by Shaun Scott, Dave Jamison, and Randy Wash.

The Holman Motors Chevette Division would round out the regular racing action with a fine field of 26 cars on hand. Heat race wins went to Jeff Watson, Miles Tarvin, and Rusty Yarger while Daryl Wies would claim the B-Main event. In the feature it was Yarger and Tarvin bringing the field to the green flag with Yarger leading the first two laps. Tarvin would take over on lap 3 but the race would be stopped on lap five as Sean Jones took a nasty series of rolls down the front stretch before coming to rest on his side in turn number one. Jones was okay but the car was heavily damaged. Once back to racing it was Tarvin the leader with Watson in pursuit. Watson was able to stay close and took advantage of lap traffic to take the top position with 3 laps remaining and go on to win yet another feature event in his Verdon Auto Service, Harmony Salon, Triple C Powersports Rod to Wrenches Equipment Repair sponsored machine. Tarvin would come home second followed by Kevin Riggs, Daryl Weis, and John Mallott Jr.

The evening’s activities were rounded out by a series of Mechanic’s races in each class of cars. Taking wins were Mark Kaetzel Sr. in the Late Model and Street Stock categories with Smokin Joe Fleshman winning the Modified division while Ethan Sims claimed the 8 car Chevette mechanics race. 6-18 L&M Performance Night, American Late Model Series $2000 to Win!!

Also Cub Scout Night, Scouts in uniform in Free. 6-26 Holman Motors Night, Chevettes $1500 to Win!! 7-2-10 Fireworks at MRP along with UMP Midwest Modified Mania $1500 to Win!!

Blast from the past for MRP!!

6-4-10 - Williamsburg, OH - The Vintage American Race Car group kicked off their season with a visit to MRP Friday night. The VARC club is made up of old-time race cars who travel the country and visit different race tracks and display their cars for the fans in the grandstand area and then suit up and hit the race track for some racing action. In their 15 lap feature event it was Sinking Springs, Ohio’s Johnny Lawhorn in his 60’s era sprint car taking the win over the 1980 Silver Crown series car of Dan Swank. Finishing in third position was a 1939 Ford Sedan driven by Franklin, Ohio’s Scott Swain. Swank won the 8 lap heat race.

In the regular racing action it was a night of attrition as a number of vehicles had problems and were unable to make the start of the 25 lap Sunesis Construction Late Model feature event. Rick Combs and Barry Doss won heat races. In the feature Doss would jump to the lead but Bradford, Ohio’s Wayne Chinn was right on his bumper in one of CJ Rayburn’s CT525 engine cars. On lap seven Chinn would take the lead but the racing behind him was fast and furious as Marty O’Neil, John Whitney, and Skylar Marlar battled for top five positions. In the end it was Chinn in his Sugarcreek Packaging, Erwin Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge sponsored machine rolling to victory lane for the first time this year. Doss would come home second followed by Winfield, Tenn.’s Skylar Marlar, Marty O’Neil and Larry Pickelheimer Jr.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modifieds it was another full field of cars on hand to battle for supremecy. In heat race action it was Doug Adkins, Devin Gilpin and Dave Jamison winning heats with Davey Warnock claiming the B-main event. In the feature it was a wild start as Adkins jumped from third to first on the first turn only to have the caution come out and lined the cars back up for a complete restart. On the restart the front row of Jamison and Gilpin jumped out front with Adkins and hard charging Weasel Rhodes in tow. Gilpin led the first four laps before a three wide battle allowed Rhodes to lead lap five and Adkins lead laps six and seven. Gilpin would then take control and lead the remaining laps to claim his second feature in a row at MRP and 3rd of the season in his Gilstrap Motors, Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Racecar sponsored machine. Rhodes would come home second with Adkins in third. Fourth place was claimed by Murrell Nafe who charged back through the pack following a lap 12 spin and Dave McWilliams came home fifth after jumping into a different car following mechanical difficulties in hot laps.

The Holman Motors Chevettes took an interesting turn at the start of the night as point leader Miles Tarvin had difficulties in hot laps and would have to retire for the evening. In the heat races it was Kevin Riggs, Sean Jones and Scott Ramp claiming victories. In the feature event it was Sean Jones taking the lead for the first 7 laps before defending track champion Jeff Watson would take the lead in traffic and set sail on the field. With two laps to go the first caution of the event would come out setting up a restart but Jones was no match for Watson as he sailed to his fifth feature win of the season. Jones came home second with Blake Naylor making his return behind the wheel successful as he charged from 11th starting spot to third place in the feature event. Rusty Yarger and Ramp completed the top five positions.

In the US Race Gear street stock action it was newcomer Jamey Adams winning heat race number one while last weeks feature winner Jeremy Scott won heat race number two. In the feature it was a great battle as Adams and Scott raced side-by-side for the first four laps before Scott jumped out front. Following a lap seven caution for Dave Kirker, Adams would jump out front and lead to the finish. The Laurelville, Ohio native would claim his first victory of the season at MRP in his Thomas Gas, Helterbran Trucking, RA Smith Photo, Precision Grinding sponsored machine. Jeremie Bretz would claim the second spot followed by Jeremy Scott, Scott Hess and Chad Barr. 6-11 Street Stock Special $600 to Win, 6-18 L&M Performance Night, ALMS Series $2000 to Win!!

5-14-10 - Williamsburg, OH - Salute to Armed Forces Night at MRP

The Third Annual Armed Forces Night at MRP was another exciting night with great competition in the field for three-time feature winner Jason Jamison. In the Freedom Fighter 40 for Late Models there were 22 cars on hand and qualifying was the first order of business with Jason Jamison taking the top spot with a 13.595 lap. In the heat races it was Josh McGuire taking heat number one over Dennis Erb while Jason Feger took the victory in heat race number 2 over Marty O’Neal. In the fast car dash it was Rick Combs taking the win over Jamison and setting the starting line-up for the 40 lap shootout. Before the driver introductions it was a moment to honor not only a military veteran but one of the pioneers in area racing as MRP recognized the Legendary Chick Hale with a “Pioneer of Racing Award” for his long-time contribution to the racing community. At 83 years of age Chick was excited to receive such an honor. At the drop of the green flag it was all Jason Jamison as the field went 20 laps before the first caution waved for Marty O’Neal as Jamison led over Rick Combs and Justin Ratliff. On the restart only one additional lap was completed before Mason Combs spun around and brought out the events second caution. When the green waved it was Josh McGuire on the move with Dennis Erb in tow, but neither one had anything for Jamison as he won his fourth consecutive feature event at MRP. Following Jamison across the line were McGuire, Erb, R. Combs, and Wayne Chinn. One lucky fan was also victorious as throughout the night fans were randomly paired up with feature drivers and at the end of the night it was Dan Kratzer winning the $100 cash prize and a trip to victory lane with the feature event winner.

In the Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds it was another 22 car field on hand with Dave McWilliams, Doug Adkins, and Shaun Scott all taking heat race wins. In the feature it was Adkins out front at the start but McWilliams was on the move from his third starting spot and at the halfway mark it was McWilliams in his Bob Pierce Racecar working the high side to take the top position and setting sail for his second consecutive victory. Adkins would hold onto second over Devin Gilpin, Randy Wash, and Shawn Tolson.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was Dave Kirker and Benji Dean taking heat race wins. In the feature the talk was whether or not Jeremie Bretz could stay undefeated in street stock feature event action. At the green it was Lexington, KY’s Dean out front but all eyes were on Bretz as he chased Dean for the top spot. Dean held on to win his first ever feature event at MRP while Bretz came home second followed by Jeremy Scott, Scott Hess, and Mark Kaetzel.

In the Holman Motors Chevettes a smaller than normal field of cars (20 cars) treated the fans to a great night of racing. In heat race action it was Sean Jones and Jeff Watson taking the checkers and setting the starting line-up. In the feature event it was a three car battle throughout as Watson and Jones traded the top spot while Miles Tarvin looked for a way around. Tarvin was able to take the top spot on lap 6 and never look back as he went on to win his second feature of the season. Watson came home second with Josh Francis, Jones, and Paul Luers rounding out the top five positions.

There's a big show in WV for the Lucas Oil Series, 10,000 to Win tomorrow.
Some of them including Jason Feger and Dennis Erb are stopping in here on their way,
you don't want to miss this one!! Weather was good to us overnight, we'll get it in!!

Thanks,

MRP

Mother’s Day Weekend At MRP!!

5-7-10- Williamsburg, OH - Mother’s Day weekend kicked off at Moler Raceway Park with a nice field of race cars in attendance. The Sunesis Construction Late Models started with a field of nineteen cars on hand. In heat race action it was Barry Doss and Jason Jamison winning heat races and setting the starting lineup for the feature event. In the feature event it was Jamison taking the lead at the start with Chamberlain and Barry Doss battling for the second spot. By lap 20 Chamberlain took control of the second position and set sail searching for the leader but to no avail as Lawrenceburg, Indiana’s Jason Jamison would lead take the lead and take home his third consecutive feature win on the season. Chamberlain came home second with Lil’ John Whitney, Chad Stapleton, and Barry Doss rounding out the top five.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified Division another great field of cars were on hand as 28 cars were seeking a starting spot in the feature event. Winning heat events were Bedford, Indiana’s Greg Johnson, Columbus, Indiana’s Devin Gilpin, and Verona, KY’s Dave McWilliams. In the B-main event it was Scotty Kincaid taking the victory. In the feature event it was McWilliams and Gilpin that would bring the field to the green flag with McWilliams taking the lead into turn one. Gilpin would try for the entire 20 laps to get by McWilliams and on the final turn would get beside McWilliams but fall just short of stealing the win! McWilliams would pick up his first feature win of the season in his Bob Pierce Racecar, L&M Performance, Time Auto Sales sponsored machine. Devin Gilpin would come home second with Johnson, Jimmy Lennox Jr, and Bradley Sterret rounding out the top five.

In the Holman Motor Chevettes it was much the same as last week when Williamsburg’s Jeff Watson would claim another evening sweep. Watson was the winner of heat race number one while Georgetown’s Miles Tarvin was the winner of heat race number two. In the feature it was Watson jumping out front and leading the field flag to flag while a great battle ensued behind him. At the checkered it was Kevin Riggs holding off Derrick Davis for the second position while Tarvin and Rusty Yarger completed the top five.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was newcomer Benji Dean taking the win in the first heat with Jeremie Bretz winning heat race number two. In the feature it was Jeremie Bretz taking the lead but this week he was driving a different car than had won the previous three weeks as the car owner sold the other car and he had to bring out the back-up. The back-up car was no different as Bretz was able to win his fourth feature in a row in the H&H Continuous Guttering , Git-R-Done Graphics machine. Jeremy Scott came home second with Mark Kaetzel, Dave Kirker, and Craig Naylor rounding out the top five.

In the Powder Puff division it was Brittany Francis taking the win in a Holman Motors Chevette with Christy Marischen coming home second behind the wheel of uncle Mike’s Modified.

Moler Raceway Park would like to thank Larry Boos of Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway, Donna Rayburn of Portsmouth Raceway Park and many others who took the time to testify at the court case this week. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers and please keep them coming.

5-14-Armed Forces Night Freedom Fighters 40, Late Models $2000 to Win, All Military past and present in uniform or with I.D. in free. Thanks to all our military and their families for the sacrifices they make every day!! God Bless them all. See you next week!!

Mt Orab Ford Modified Special Headlines MRP!!

4-30-10, Williamsburg, OH - The Mt Orab Ford Modified division was the feature division of the week with $1,000 on the line to the Winner!! With 40 cars on hand the night’s festivities would begin with qualifications. Topping the charts would be 19 year-old Devin Gilpin out of Columbus, Indiana, with a 13.63 lap. Brad Weick, Weasel Rhodes and Matt Hamilton would round out the top four qualifiers with each of the top four locked into the A-Main Event. Next up were the 4 heat race events with the top 3 finishers securing a starting spot in the A-main. Winning heat races were Dave Jamison, Shawn Tolson, Joey Kramer, and Greg Johnson. Winning the B-main event was Chuck Griffis. In the feature event it looked like Devin Gilpin would run away but with 6 laps to go Greg Johnson got to the outside of Gilpin and the two would race side-by-side for the final 6 laps with Gilpin taking the win!! Johnson would come home 2nd with Joey Kramer, Matt Hamilton, and Dave McWilliams rounding out the top five.

In the Sunesis Construction Late Models there were 24 cars on hand with Chad Stapleton, Tim Prince, and Marty O’Neal taking the heat wins. In the feature it was fast and furious action as O’Neal had the lead but Prince and Chad Stapleton put on a great show battling with him. On lap 6 several cars bunched up and it was Barry Doss taking advantage and launching out to the top spot. The man on the move was Lawrenceburg Indiana’s Jason Jamison. On lap 9 he was in 8th spot but he steadily moved forward and would eventually take the lead from Doss on lap 21. Jamison would continue on and take the win with Doss, John Whitney, Tim Prince and Tommy Riggs rounding out the top five.

In the Holman Motors Chevette class there were 31 Chevettes on hand. Heat race wins went to Jeff Watson, Jason Hoskins, and Miles Tarvin with Paul Luers taking honors in the last chance race. In the feature it was all Jeff Watson as the Williamsburg native took control at the start of the feature and led all 15 laps in taking his second win of the season. Josh Francis would come home second with Miles Tarvin, Sean Jones, and Derrick Davis rounding out the top five.

The evening was capped off with the US Race Gear Street Stock division and it was much the same as previous nights as Maysville, Kentucky’s Jeremie Bretz swept the evening for the 3rd time this season. In the heat race action Bretz would have his hands full as he passed Manchester, Ohio’s Jeremy Scott on the final lap to take the heat win while Sardinia’s Mark Kaetzel would take home the other heat race win. In the feature it was all Bretz as he led all fifteen laps enroute to his 3rd win in as many tries this season. Jeremie Scott would come home second, Kaetzel, Bill Crabtree, and Scott Hess would round out the top five.

Saturday was Mt. Orab Ford’s Race Car Expo, thanks to everyone who came out on a rainy Saturday, better than a rainy Friday!! Thanks to Mt. Orab Ford for a Great Weekend!!

May 7th, Mom’s Night, Powder Puff Races! May 14th Armed Forces Night, LM $2000 to Win!

Williamsburg, OH - 4-9-10-Brown County Chamber Night at Moler Raceway Park

Night number two of the racing season kicked off at MRP with Brown County Chamber of Commerce Night. While mother nature was kind enough to provide a beautiful sunny day it was a chilly night at the race track. In the Sunesis Construction Late Model Division it was a small but talented field of cars on hand. In heat race action it was Chad Stapleton and Lil’ John Whitney taking heat wins and setting the feature line-up. At the drop of the green flag it was Stapleton out front into turn one but 3rd starting Duane Chamberlain took the top spot and led the first eight laps in a fast and furious beginning. Chamberlain would break at the start of lap nine and Stapleton would retake the lead with Jason Jamison and a hard charging Wayne Chinn in tow. On lap 13 the leaders caught lap traffic and the resulting damage cost Stapleton the top spot. Jamison would lead from lap 13 on but for two laps it was Bradford, Ohio’s Wayne Chinn applying lots of pressure but he would succumb to mechanical difficulties. Jamison took the win in his Bert Transmission sponsored machine. Barry Doss would come home second with Jeff Alsip, Mike Meyers, and Tim Carpenter rounding out the top five positions.

In the Mt. Orab Ford Modified division there were 22 cars on hand and the heat race wins went to Weasel Rhoades and Dave McWilliams. In the 20-lap feature event it was McWilliams out front with Rhoades hot on his tail. On a lap eight restart things got exciting as fifth running Matt Hamilton made contact with the outside wall off of turn two and the top two cars made contact and stuck together in turn number four. On the restart it was “The Buzzard” Doug Adkins leading the field to the green with Randy Wash and Dave Jamison in tow. At the finish line it was Adkins taking his first win of 2010 in his Estes Racing Engines 239 Auto Group Sponsored Machine with Randy Wash getting his best career finish at MRP in second followed by Bill Keeler, Dave Jamison, and Jeff Arnold.

In the Holman Motor Chevette division it was another full field of cars on hand. In heat race action it was Derrick Davis, Jeff Watson, and Miles Tarvin taking heat race wins with Kevin Riggs winning the B-main event. In the feature it was Jeff Watson taking the lead at the start of the race but the scary moment took place on lap seven as Kris Parker took a nasty hit into the outside wall off of turn four. On the restart it was all Jeff Watson in his Harmony Salon, Rod-to-Wrenches Repair, Triple C Powersports race car. Sean Jones came home second with Miles Tarvin third and Josh Francis and Derrick Davis rounding out the top five.

In the US Race Gear Street Stock division it was much the same story as Jeremie Bretz continued his domination by taking the heat and feature wins in his H&H Continuous Guttering, Git-R-Done Graphics, Reis Garage machine. Bill Crabtree came home second with Scott Hess, Paul Baker, and Todd Anstaett rounding out the top five. April 16th will be a regular show followed by U.S. Race Gear Street Stock Special on April 23rd.

Night number two of the racing season kicked off at MRP with Brown County Chamber of Commerce Night. While mother nature was kind enough to provide a beautiful sunny day it was a chilly night at the race track. In the Sunesis Construction Late Model Division it was a small but talented field of cars on hand. In heat race action it was Chad Stapleton and Lil’ John Whitney taking heat wins and setting the feature line-up. At the drop of the green flag it was Stapleton out front into turn one but 3rd starting Duane Chamberlain took the top spot and led the first eight laps in a fast and furious beginning. Chamberlain would break at the start of lap nine and Stapleton would retake the lead with Jason Jamison and a hard charging Wayne Chinn in tow. On lap 13 the leaders caught lap traffic and the resulting damage cost Stapleton the top spot. Jamison would lead from lap 13 on but for two laps it was Bradford, Ohio’s Wayne Chinn applying lots of pressure but he would succumb to mechanical difficulties. Jamison took the win in his Bert Transmission sponsored machine. Barry Doss would come home second with Jeff Alsip, Mike Meyers, and Tim Carpenter rounding out the top five positions.

In the Mt. Orab Ford Modified division there were 22 cars on hand and the heat race wins went to Weasel Rhoades and Dave McWilliams. In the 20-lap feature event it was McWilliams out front with Rhoades hot on his tail. On a lap eight restart things got exciting as fifth running Matt Hamilton made contact with the outside wall off of turn two and the top two cars made contact and stuck together in turn number four. On the restart it was “The Buzzard” Doug Adkins leading the field to the green with Randy Wash and Dave Jamison in tow. At the finish line it was Adkins taking his first win of 2010 in his Estes Racing Engines 239 Auto Group Sponsored Machine with Randy Wash getting his best career finish at MRP in second followed by Bill Keeler, Dave Jamison, and Jeff Arnold.

In the Holman Motor Chevette division it was another full field of cars on hand. In heat race action it was Derrick Davis, Jeff Watson, and Miles Tarvin taking heat race wins with Kevin Riggs winning the B-main event. In the feature it was Jeff Watson taking the lead at the start of the race but the scary moment took place on lap seven as Kris Parker took a nasty hit into the outside wall off of turn four. On the restart it was all Jeff Watson in his Harmony Salon, Rod-to-Wrenches Repair, Triple C Powersports race car. Sean Jones came home second with Miles Tarvin third and Josh Francis and Derrick Davis rounding out the top five.

In the US Race Gear Street Stock division it was much the same story as Jeremie Bretz continued his domination by taking the heat and feature wins in his H&H Continuous Guttering, Git-R-Done Graphics, Reis Garage machine. Bill Crabtree came home second with Scott Hess, Paul Baker, and Todd Anstaett rounding out the top five. April 16th will be a regular show followed by U.S. Race Gear Street Stock Special on April 23rd.

4-2-10 - Williamsburg, OH - MRP Opens 2010 Season with the Hillbilly Nationals!!

It was a packed house at Moler Raceway Park for the Opening night of the 2010 season with the Holman Motors Hillbilly Nationals for the 4 cylinder Chevette class. With 30 cars on hand all seeking victory and the $1,000 to win feature it was destined to be a rough and tumble affair. Heat races were won by Paul Luers, Josh Francis and Jeff Watson. In the B-main there were 17 cars vying for the final starting positions. There was some excitement in the b-main as Melissa Cochran tumbled upside down on the front stretch. She was okay but her car was done for the evening.

When racing resumed it was Alanah Weis taking the b-main victory. In the feature event there were 24 starters looking to take home the Hillbilly Nationals Cup Trophy. As Greg Holman threw the green flag all eyes were on Jeff Watson as he had the pole position. On the start Watson had problems and would never be a factor as West Union’s Josh Francis set sail as the man to beat. Francis continued to lead but on lap 23 it was Miles Tarvin who would catch and pass Francis and go on to claim the first feature event of the season. Tarvin was followed by Josh Francis, Derrick Davis, Rusty Yarger, and Paul Luers.

In the Sunesis Construction Late Models there were 19 cars on hand for opening night and Barry Doss and John Whitney would set the field by winning their heat races. In the feature it was Doss out front with Richmond, Indiana’s Steve Casebolt right on his bumper. As the race went on it was Doss, Casebolt, Whitney, and Wayne Chinn out front. Whitney had problems on lap 19 and it was a 6 lap shootout from there but “The Boss” Barry Doss would not be denied as he held off Casebolt to win the first Late Model feature of 2010 in his Mt. Orab Ford, Howser’s Discount and Garage sponsored machine.

Next up was the Mt Orab Ford Modified division. There were 21 cars on hand and it was definitely going to be a close race as some top-notch runners from throughout the region were in attendance. In heat races it was Matt Hamilton, Rick Corbin, and Daryl Herbert taking wins and setting the line-up for the feature event. At the drop of the green flag it was Hamilton out front with Corbin in second but by lap 2 Herbert would take over the second position and set sail for the leader. Problems on lap 5 would end the night for Herbert and any challenges that Hamilton might have. Hamilton was able to take home the win in his Diamond Racecar with Rick Corbin second followed by Jimmy Lennox Jr, Dave McWilliams, and Dave Jamison rounding out the top five finishers.

The final event of the evening was the US Race Gear Street Stocks and it appears like much of the same as 2009 as Maysvile, KY’s Jeremie Bretz was victorious in his H&H Continuous Guttering, Reis Garage, Git-R-Done Graphix sponsored machine. Bretz led every lap on his way to the victory with Scott Hess close behind in second spot. Chris Kreutzkamp, Todd Anstaett, and Mark Kaetzel would round out the top five running order.

Next Friday, April 9th, regular show, all classes for Brown County Chamber of Commerce Night, all chamber members bring business card for drawing plus $1 off general admission. Thanks everyone for a Great Opening Night!! See you next week!!

GATES OPEN 4:30 p.m. HOT LAPS 7 p.m. RACING 7:30 p.m.

SPECIAL SHOWS GEN. ADMISSION - ADULTS $15 KIDS 0-6 FREE, 7-15-$5.00 Pits $30

We are going to cancel for this Friday the 19th, hopefully the sun will come out and give everything a chance to dry over the next week and a half!!

Remember this Saturday March 20th is Holman Motors Race Car Expo, rain or shine, noon to five, Free and lots of fun for everyone!! Racers bring your cars, Fans bring your sharpie's and get some autographs of your favorite drivers!! Holman Motors has been a big supporter of our sport so please come out and let them know we appreciate it!!

We had a great time there last year, so we hope everyone makes it a huge success again this year!!

Then hopefully we'll get the season off to a great start on the 26th with Holman Motors Opening Night, Chevettes $1000 to Win (All Chevettes Welcome) plus all regular classes!!

Hope to see you all Saturday!!

First I wanted to make sure everyone changes Holman Motors Race Car Expo to Saturday March 20th, noon to five, please let us know if you are bringing your car so we can get a rough count.
We had a great turnout last year and hope to again this year!!

And secondly, we want to Congratulate the Boetchers on another victory. Great news for Tony and Melissa at 35 Raceway. A FEW neighbors took them to court to close them down, and they lost. And then they took them to Appeals Court and they lost. And they have the same attorney our few neighbors are using. The Appeals Court ruled in favor of the track after all this time and money.

Appeals Court rules in favor of 35 Raceway against it's neighbors.
Here is a quote from the neighbors attorney, John Schaeffer,

"We're disappointed the court of appeals didn't take steps to shut down the track, but we knew it was quite a reach that they would do that," Schaeffer said, (Schaeffer $ Schaffer) out of Wooster, OH, is who is handling our neighbors "exaggerated claims," as defined in the appeals court quote below!!

So if you know it's "quite a reach" why waste everyone's time and money???

The appeals court quote, "residents exaggerated the degree of harm the racetrack caused them," that the racetrack was beneficial to the community at large in terms of part-time jobs and a convenient location and prize money for racers, and the fact racing is limited to 45 to 90 minutes per night only about 20 Saturdays per year, made a limited injunction a reasonable choice.

We have ourselves imposed most of what the Judge did in terms of the limited injunction, we try to get done by midnight or before and we require mufflers.

So again, If you know it's "quite a reach" why waste everyone's time and money???

Well, I guess the law firm isn't wasting their time, and they're definitely making money!!!

Congratulations to Tony and Melissa and we'll see you soon as we join forces with many others who are in this wonderful sport that brings generations of families together on Friday and Saturday nights!!

To: [email protected]

Sent: Wed, Feb 24, 2010 5:41 pm
Subject: 35 raceway

here is a link to the article in today's paper. might be so interesting reading

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20100224/NEWS01/2240311/1002/Appeals-court-allows-35-Raceway-to-continue-operations

The support shown by racers, fans, sponsors and friends throughout MRP’s first three years was just as awesome this past Saturday at MRP’s 3rd Annual Banquet of Champions with a packed house at the VFW Hall in Batavia, Ohio.

In addition to honoring the 2009 Track Champions, Barry Doss, Doug Adkins, Jeff Watson and Jeremie Bretz, the top ten in each class were honored with the top five receiving very impressive trophies donated by Holman Motors and Mt. Orab Ford.

Rookies and Hard Chargers in each class received plaques. Among the special awards Alanah Weiss received Sportsman of the Year. Appreciation awards were given to the General Sponsors as well as the Class sponsors of 2009, Holman Motors, Sunesis Construction, Cheap Bowling Balls and U.S. Race Gear.

CJ Rayburn, a true legend in racing. CJ has built cars, raced cars, won numerous championships (too many to mention) and this year debuted his new NASRA series at Moler Raceway Park. CJ Rayburn honored Calvin Kenneda for his dedication to the sport of racing as well as giving out awards to the Rayburn cars. DARF Representative Jerry Wahl, who received last year’s Pioneer of Racing Award was in attendance along with Bruce Hines, Announcer at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway and KC Raceway Park.

The Molers along with Mike Goins presented the awards. Al Carrier of S&A Designs presented Championship Jackets, T-shirts and door prizes. An excellent dinner was provided by Davidson Catering. Great Entertainment followed the awards by Simpson Entertainment. Photos were taken by Gene’s Photos 444-1956.

The Moler Family would like to thank everyone for their support and Congratulate everyone for a great 2009 and we all look forward to a Wonderful 2010!!