Sprint car driver and regular Eagle Raceway competitor Jeff Osborn of Savannah, MO lost his life in a racing accident Saturday night in Grain Valley, MO.
Memorial service information is as follows:
Celebration of Life: 10:00 AM Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Breit-Hawkins and Gladden Funeral Home, Savannah, Missouri. Interment in Savannah Missouri Cemetery. Public visitation and family receiving hours 5 to 8 PM Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to Trust Fund care of Bank Midwest 801 North 36th Street St. Joseph, Mo.
Eagle Raceway drivers raised over $3000 for Jeff during a helmet pass-around Saturday night.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Taking a (big) step back
"When you think about quitting, you've already quit." - John Madden
"I know it's time." - Brett Favre*
I’ve joked that I’ve been around racing since I could “pee in a pot,” nearly all of my 41 years on Earth. My earliest memories stem back from Mid-Continent Raceway (now Mid-Nebraska Speedway) in the mid-late 70’s. Back then I was a Late Model fan, and Clayton Petersen, Jr. was my favorite driver. I vaguely remember the sprint cars that occasionally frequented the track. When my family moved to Lincoln in the early 80’s, I remember a friend of my father’s being involved with a car and visiting Midwest Speedway, with the new “Modified” sprint class, which after some rules tweaking, later became the 360’s of today.
From there, my father - Dean Orth owned Sprint cars and, in varying capacities, I worked on the machines until the mid-90’s, my final year culminating in spending it on tour with the now-defunct NCRA Outlaw (410) series. Of course, we made many trips to Knoxville, Husets, and various World of Outlaws shows in between our NCRA schedule. It was a great experience.
Soon after my Dad, along with long time racing partner/client/friend Craig Cormack decided to go after the ownership of Eagle Raceway. I joined along working for the track, even after my father retired from the racing scene in ‘99, up until Cormack sold the track to Roger Hadan in 2005. From 2002-2005, I was a full-time employee of Eagle. It was my sole income, and a decent one for someone in their 30’s. I worked part-time for Roger in 2006, and decided to become a blogger/photographer that same year, and was on my own since then. This site was merely a hobby, which on occasion turned a little money - but my day-to-day income is outside of racing.
In 2010, my life took a different turn, with the birth of my son. I’ve been truly blessed. It’s a lot of work, but the rewards are incredible.
It’s said that family makes a different person out of you. That’s no lie. My daily outlook is very different, and sometimes those things that seemed important are now trivial. I don’t know if it is a physiological change, but the priorities in life don’t just fall down the ladder, the urgency fades away.
For years of my late teens to early 20’s, I was a big gun nut and hunter. Knew about anything there was to know about guns and fancied myself a pretty decent shot. I still think I could hold my own after about a hundred practice rounds. But, married life changed that, even when I lived out in the country and had a shooting range outside my own door...I just didn’t care that much. Still don’t. I’ll thumb through a gun magazine now and then at the bookstore, still read some occasional books - but I don’t shoot much and haven’t hunted for over 15 years.
Now, family needs the time I used to give to racing, and the passing of my mother in 2011 made me realize that with a young child and being a father at a relatively late age (some of my high school friends have kids in high school or have graduated), my time with my wife and son was limited, and was very important.
I’ve devoted a lot of my life to the sport. Short of driving, I’ve done it all. While it’s provided me with income, friends, fond memories and relationships that hopefully last the rest of my life, it also tore my family apart, and created animosity amongst long-time associates. Racing can consume one’s life. At times, it’s an important fabric of being, others it’s the bane of one’s existence. Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell the difference between the two.
To that end, I think it’s time for me to step back. Way back. In my post last season, I said that I would see how I felt come 2012. I've assessed my feelings. The excitement just isn't there the way it used to be.
There are a lot of things I’m not really a fan of anymore: the back-gate nature of the show and the long time it takes to run it, the various drama (four of the top five threads on dirtdrivers.com this weekend were someone bitching one way or the other), and that I’ve taken my racing photography about as far as I wanted to go with it. What little time I have to shoot - and photography is my passion - I need to take that time elsewhere.
I'm still a motorsports fan - the vintage circuit is what piques my fancy these days, and now I've become that 'old guy' wishing for the good ol' days.
It’s hard to devote family time, with a young son and mother for something that isn’t lighting my fire anymore.
But despite all the things I have issue with, I’ll miss the people, some of whom I consider trusted friends. That’s the one thing that kept me coming back. I wish I could condense it into 3 hours instead of 8-10 hours on a Saturday.
So, for the first time in over thirty years, I don't have any connection to a car, track, media - I am just a simple fan now.
It doesn’t mean that I won’t be out at the track ever. It just will be much less frequent, maybe one to two times a month. I have to admit, that as long as Lincoln is still playing my new-found interest - Hockey - I’m committed to the Ice Box as my “Jason time.”
After that...I'm not sure. I may still shoot pictures on occasion, but it won't be just a bunch of cars going left all the time. I may blog about the times I go to the track, something that probably will have more meat than just another press release about an upcoming event. I’m not sure what to do with the site yet. I still own the domain and the hosting charges - so I’ll keep it alive. The photo galleries will move but I plan on doing some work to keep the site “simmering” for the time being.
I still enjoy a lot of the people in racing, and still want to maintain my relationships. There are people who still have the same passion for the sport as they did 10, 20, 40 years ago. There are the same stories being told to a new generation and the same memories being made for them.
I want to thank the people who’ve made racing so enjoyable these past years. I don’t want to name names, because there are SO many and I don’t want to be accused of putting the names in some order, missing anyone or slighting anybody. I just want to say there are dozens, if not hundreds and I think highly of ALL of them. True respect.
I hope to see you all at the track - it just may not be as often.
Jason
*The Favre quote is a deliberate joke
"I know it's time." - Brett Favre*
I’ve joked that I’ve been around racing since I could “pee in a pot,” nearly all of my 41 years on Earth. My earliest memories stem back from Mid-Continent Raceway (now Mid-Nebraska Speedway) in the mid-late 70’s. Back then I was a Late Model fan, and Clayton Petersen, Jr. was my favorite driver. I vaguely remember the sprint cars that occasionally frequented the track. When my family moved to Lincoln in the early 80’s, I remember a friend of my father’s being involved with a car and visiting Midwest Speedway, with the new “Modified” sprint class, which after some rules tweaking, later became the 360’s of today.
From there, my father - Dean Orth owned Sprint cars and, in varying capacities, I worked on the machines until the mid-90’s, my final year culminating in spending it on tour with the now-defunct NCRA Outlaw (410) series. Of course, we made many trips to Knoxville, Husets, and various World of Outlaws shows in between our NCRA schedule. It was a great experience.
Soon after my Dad, along with long time racing partner/client/friend Craig Cormack decided to go after the ownership of Eagle Raceway. I joined along working for the track, even after my father retired from the racing scene in ‘99, up until Cormack sold the track to Roger Hadan in 2005. From 2002-2005, I was a full-time employee of Eagle. It was my sole income, and a decent one for someone in their 30’s. I worked part-time for Roger in 2006, and decided to become a blogger/photographer that same year, and was on my own since then. This site was merely a hobby, which on occasion turned a little money - but my day-to-day income is outside of racing.
In 2010, my life took a different turn, with the birth of my son. I’ve been truly blessed. It’s a lot of work, but the rewards are incredible.
It’s said that family makes a different person out of you. That’s no lie. My daily outlook is very different, and sometimes those things that seemed important are now trivial. I don’t know if it is a physiological change, but the priorities in life don’t just fall down the ladder, the urgency fades away.
For years of my late teens to early 20’s, I was a big gun nut and hunter. Knew about anything there was to know about guns and fancied myself a pretty decent shot. I still think I could hold my own after about a hundred practice rounds. But, married life changed that, even when I lived out in the country and had a shooting range outside my own door...I just didn’t care that much. Still don’t. I’ll thumb through a gun magazine now and then at the bookstore, still read some occasional books - but I don’t shoot much and haven’t hunted for over 15 years.
Now, family needs the time I used to give to racing, and the passing of my mother in 2011 made me realize that with a young child and being a father at a relatively late age (some of my high school friends have kids in high school or have graduated), my time with my wife and son was limited, and was very important.
I’ve devoted a lot of my life to the sport. Short of driving, I’ve done it all. While it’s provided me with income, friends, fond memories and relationships that hopefully last the rest of my life, it also tore my family apart, and created animosity amongst long-time associates. Racing can consume one’s life. At times, it’s an important fabric of being, others it’s the bane of one’s existence. Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell the difference between the two.
To that end, I think it’s time for me to step back. Way back. In my post last season, I said that I would see how I felt come 2012. I've assessed my feelings. The excitement just isn't there the way it used to be.
There are a lot of things I’m not really a fan of anymore: the back-gate nature of the show and the long time it takes to run it, the various drama (four of the top five threads on dirtdrivers.com this weekend were someone bitching one way or the other), and that I’ve taken my racing photography about as far as I wanted to go with it. What little time I have to shoot - and photography is my passion - I need to take that time elsewhere.
I'm still a motorsports fan - the vintage circuit is what piques my fancy these days, and now I've become that 'old guy' wishing for the good ol' days.
It’s hard to devote family time, with a young son and mother for something that isn’t lighting my fire anymore.
But despite all the things I have issue with, I’ll miss the people, some of whom I consider trusted friends. That’s the one thing that kept me coming back. I wish I could condense it into 3 hours instead of 8-10 hours on a Saturday.
So, for the first time in over thirty years, I don't have any connection to a car, track, media - I am just a simple fan now.
It doesn’t mean that I won’t be out at the track ever. It just will be much less frequent, maybe one to two times a month. I have to admit, that as long as Lincoln is still playing my new-found interest - Hockey - I’m committed to the Ice Box as my “Jason time.”
After that...I'm not sure. I may still shoot pictures on occasion, but it won't be just a bunch of cars going left all the time. I may blog about the times I go to the track, something that probably will have more meat than just another press release about an upcoming event. I’m not sure what to do with the site yet. I still own the domain and the hosting charges - so I’ll keep it alive. The photo galleries will move but I plan on doing some work to keep the site “simmering” for the time being.
I still enjoy a lot of the people in racing, and still want to maintain my relationships. There are people who still have the same passion for the sport as they did 10, 20, 40 years ago. There are the same stories being told to a new generation and the same memories being made for them.
I want to thank the people who’ve made racing so enjoyable these past years. I don’t want to name names, because there are SO many and I don’t want to be accused of putting the names in some order, missing anyone or slighting anybody. I just want to say there are dozens, if not hundreds and I think highly of ALL of them. True respect.
I hope to see you all at the track - it just may not be as often.
Jason
*The Favre quote is a deliberate joke
Friday, April 27, 2012
Tuttle to call it quits
IMCA Modified driver Lacey Tuttle has decided to hang her helmet up for the time being, according to a post on Facebook. Lacey has been competitive in the A Modified division at Eagle Raceway but early season mechanical issues ended the season. It's too bad - she is capable of hanging with the best of them, especially at the high level of competition at Eagle.
From her facebook post:
"Just wanted to let all my fans know that we put the car up for sale today. Mod racing takes a lot of time and money and with the motor blowing up the first night we just can't do it anymore. It's been a great 8 years racing with my dad and I can't say enough about how much I appreciate all the support I've gotten through the years."
From her facebook post:
"Just wanted to let all my fans know that we put the car up for sale today. Mod racing takes a lot of time and money and with the motor blowing up the first night we just can't do it anymore. It's been a great 8 years racing with my dad and I can't say enough about how much I appreciate all the support I've gotten through the years."
Thursday, April 26, 2012
WoO at Eagle Postponed to 9/19
According to Eagle Raceway's messaging service, the World of Outlaws show scheduled for April 27 has been postponed to Sept. 19th.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sprint car chassis manufacturer moving to Lincoln
An Illinois company that builds chassis for sprint cars plans to move its operations to Lincoln to be closer to Speedway Motors.
Eagle Motorsports of Springfield, Ill., will start operations in Lincoln on May 1 in space owned by Speedway at 300 Speedway Circle just southeast of First and Van Dorn streets.
Mike Tavlin, Speedway's chief financial officer, said Speedway is not buying Eagle Motorsports, nor is it investing in the company, but it will be partnering with the company in other ways.
Four Day Super Mania 2012 at Eagle This Weekend
Open House Super Practice Night -Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Super Mania 2012 Begins! -All classes are welcome to Open House Practice Night!
Front Gate opens at 6pm. Free Front Gate Admission. Limited menu will be available.
Pit Gates open at 5pm. Practice is from 7pm-11pm. Pit Pass $10. All drivers must have all their forms in as soon as possible. Late registration fee =$25. See Driver Info Tab of our website for all forms needed.
Auto Trans Matic presents Ice Breaker Challenge DAY 1* -Friday, April 20, 2012
See the Super Best Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator IMCA Modified Drivers Compete! - Supporting classes are Lucas Oil ASCS Sprints, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds (Regional and National Points...no track points)
Front Gates open at 6:00pm, and Racing at 8:00pm. Front Gate Admission: Adults(13+) $12, Youth(6-12) $5 and Child(5 & under) Free.
Pit Gates open at 4pm. Pit Membership Fee (Pit Pass) $25. All drivers must have all their forms in as soon as possible. All drivers must pre-register for this event by April 18, 2012...Late registration fee =$25. See Driver Info Tab of our website for all forms needed.
Auto Trans Matic presents Ice Breaker Challenge DAY 2* -Saturday, April 21, 2012
See the Super Best Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator IMCA Modified Drivers Compete! - Supporting classes are Lucas Oil ASCS Sprints, Valentino's IMCA Hobby Stocks, Exhaust Pro's IMCA Sport Compacts (Regional and National Points...no track points)
NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart will be participating in the 2012 Ice Breaker Challenge on April 21st. He also hopes to be able to participate in Friday night's contest, depending on his NASCAR obligations that weekend.
He likes to stay close to his dirt roots, racing sprint cars and midgets when time allows and is a multi-time winner of the coveted Golden Driller at the Chili Bowl. He crossed a big item off of his "Bucket List" when he snagged his first World of Outlaws sprint car win at Oshweken Speedway in Canada last July.
Tony is no stranger to Eagle's high banks either, having won the 1994 Pepsi USAC Summer Midget Classic at the track.
Down deep he is just another racer, and what better place to show his talents than at "America's Home Track"?
Front Gates open at 5:00pm, and Racing at 6:30pm. Front Gate Admission: Adults(13+) $15, Youth(6-12) $5 and Child(5 & under) Free. Front Ticket Booth will open at 3pm on Saturday for early ticket sales. All seats are general admission...first come first serve. Please note: Due to the time limits and with Tony Stewart participating in the event, there will not be an autograph session available.
Be sure to arrive early for a good seat.
Pit Gates open at 4pm. Pit Membership Fee (Pit Pass) $25. All drivers must have all their forms in as soon as possible. All drivers must pre-register for this event by April 18, 2012...Late registration fee =$25. See Driver Info Tab of our website for all forms needed.
ALL minors(17 & under) in the pit area MUST have a signed minor waiver by their parents in front of a notary along with a copy of their birth certificate or valid driver's license. Minor=anyone under 18 years of age. All minors must be supervised by an adult. If minor is not supervised, they will be asked to leave the pit area. (Must be 14 years old to enter pit area)
No outside food or beverage is allowed into the front gate entrance. Thank you for your cooperation. *This is a special event. Discount coupons and regular event passes are not good for this event.
Thanks for supporting Eagle Raceway...America's Home Track!
Then SUNDAY GOKART ACTION!
The Mini E Practice and Mini Ice Breaker Challenge has been rescheduled one more time due to severe storms.
Sunday, April 22nd, Pit Gates will open at 11:00AM. Rookies Only Practice will be from 12pm-1pm. All Classes practice will be from 1pm-2:00pm. Driver check-in for the Mini Ice Breaker ends at 2:00pm. A Short Break will be taken with a pit meeting at 2:00pm, and then the Mini Ice Breaker Challenge heats will begin at 2:30pm.
One low admission price will include both Practice and the Mini Ice Breaker Challenge:
Driver Pass (includes nightly entry fee): $20 (If you are racing in an additional class it is $10 extra)
Hot Pass: $10
Cold Pass: $5
Cold Pass = not allowed on the track, or in the staging area
Hot ...Pass = allowed on track and in staging area (usually the person starting the kart and helping if there is an issue on the track)
Driver Pass = the person who is driving the kart
If you have not already registered your kart number for the season, late number registration is $20.
OUR INSURANCE COMPANY REQUIRES: All minors (17 and younger) entering the pit area MUST have a NOTARIZED minor release waiver signed by BOTH parents/guardians or one parent/guardian must be PRESENT to sign a minor waiver EVERY night that the minor enters the pit area or NO PIT ENTRY.
Any DRIVER who is a minor will also need a copy of thier birth certificate or State ID on file with Mini E.
If you have questions, please call the office. 402-238-2595
Practice Day rescheduled for Sunday, April 22nd! Pit Gates will open at 11:00AM... ROOKIES ONLY PRACTICE is from 12:00PM-1:00PM... ALL CLASSES PRACTICE is from 1:00PM-2:00PM...
Auto Trans Matic Presents The Mini Ice Breaker Challenge Season Opener rescheduled for Sunday, April 22nd!
Sunday, April 22nd is The Mini Ice Breaker Challenge. Pit Gate will open at 11:00AM for practice, Pit Meeting at 2:00PM, Driver Checkin ends at 2:00PM and racing starts at 2:30PM.
Racing all Classes (mid-season championship and full season Championship points):
Flat Karts: Rookie, Jr. Amature, Jr. 1, Jr. 2 Medium, Jr. 2 Heavy, Adult Clone 370, Adult Stock Medium, Adult Stock Heavy, Adult Animal
Cage Karts: Rookie, Jr. 1, Jr. 2, Adult 206 Light, Adult 206 Heavy
ASCS Midwest Headlines Eagle's Icebreaker
Cody Morris, Tulsa, Oklahoma (4-16-2012) - The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region forces prepare for a wild weekend of action this Friday, April 20th and Saturday April 21st at Eagle Raceway.
Eagle, Nebraska's famed 1/3 mile oval will kick off their 2012 calendar with the annual "Icebreaker Challenge" a raucous weekend opener headlined by the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region.
Founded in 1963, "America's Home Track" will host five Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest events this season, with a weekend double of National vs. Midwest action in June before the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest season finale in September.
The 2012 ASCS Midwest campaign commenced two weeks ago with a season opening weekend double at Greenwood, Nebraska's I-80 Speedway. The weekend was split with South Dakota's Robbie Wolfgang snaring his 1st career ASCS victory, before all-time ASCS Midwest winner "Blackjack" Brian Brown added to his Midwest success in the weekend finale.
This upcoming ASCS Midwest double at Eagle Raceway features the 3rd and 4th rounds of 18 ASCS Midwest events in the 2012 campaign.
Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and two-time Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals winner Tony Stewart has expressed his intent to do battle with ASCS Midwest forces this weekend at Eagle if his pavement obligations allow.
Eighteen years after his first Eagle Raceway victory in 1994's USAC Summer Midget Classic, "Smoke" will have some obstructions in his potential quest to re-conquer "America's Fastest 1/3 Mile".
As of Monday, over 30 teams have pre-entered for ASCS Midwest action at the Icebreaker Challenge with Springfield, Nebraska's two-time and defending ASCS Midwest Champion Jack Dover among them. This number will almost certainly rise as Friday's weekend kickoff nears.
Friday gates open at 6pm, with racing set for an 8pm start. Saturday gates open at 5pm, with action beginning at 630pm. For more Eagle Raceway information, including ticket pricing and directions, please visit www.eagleraceway.com
Past ASCS Midwest Region winner at Eagle Raceway:
9/16/11 - Jason Johnson
9/11/11 - Jason Johnson
6/11/11 - Jack Dover (with National)
9/12/10 - Jason Johnson
6/12/10 - Jason Johnson (with National)
6/11/10 - Danny Wood (with National)
9/12/09 - Tony Bruce, Jr.
9/7/08 - Jack Dover
7/19/08 - Jack Dover
7/21/07 - Mike Boston
7/22/06 - Wade Nygaard
The 2012 season marks the 21st year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by MavTV, ASCS also consists of eleven different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Jackpot Weekend next up at I-80 Speedway
From I-80 Speedway
This Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14 it's Jackpot Weekend at I-80 Speedway. The two day event will feature complete programs each night for A Mods, Grand Nationals, B Mods, Stock Car/Pro Ams & Hobby Stocks. Hornets will be racing on April 14 only.
A Mods will be racing for the largest purse with $711 to win on Friday night and $1,555 to win on Saturday night. Grand Nationals will be racing for $444 to win on Friday and $1,111 on Saturday night. B Mods will be racing for $333 to win the first night and $777 the second night. Stock Car/ProAms $333 are to win on Friday and $678 on Saturday. Hobby Stocks $299 on Friday and $654 on Saturday and Hornets will be racing on Saturday only for $222 to win.
Entry Fees are $25 for all classes on Friday and on Saturday entry fees are $60 for A Mods, $50 for Grand Nationals, $40 for B Mods and Stock Car/ProAms, $30 for Hobby Stocks and $20 for Hornets.
Pits open at 4pm on Friday with Grandstands opening at 5:30pm and racing at 7pm. Grandstand Admission is $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids (6-12) with 5 and under Free. Pit Passes are $25. On Saturday, the Pits open at 3pm, Grandstands at 4:30pm with racing at 5:55pm. Grandstand Admission is $15 for Adults, $5 for Kids (6-12) with 5 and under Free. Pit Passes are $25.
The fans can also get involved in Jackpot Weekend as well. Some lucky fan will win $111 on Friday night and the Saturday night lucky fan will win $222. For more information, call I-80 Speedway at (402)-342-3453.
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Brown captures I-80 ASCS Spring Meltdown Finale
Cody Morris, GREENWOOD, NEBRASKA (4-7-2012) - One night removed from a
first-time winner in ASCS victory lane, the finale of the season
opening weekend of action for the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest region
saw a familiar sight.
Grain Valley, Missouri’s “Blackjack” Brian Brown out dueled South Dakota’s Clint Garner in the first half of the 25 lap ASCS Midwest main event, before fending off a relative(ly) minor late race challenge from Danny Lasoski to earn his series’ best 21st Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region victory.
The largest obstacle to Brown’s victory bid came in the form of a lapped Ryan Roberts, who spun immediately in front of the leader with two circuits remaining. Brown’s evasive maneuver paid off, as he sailed to victory lane in the Brian Brown Racing, FVP, and Casey’s General Store sponsored no. 21 Maxim.
Lasoski settled for runner up honors with Garner settling for the show position at the final stripe. Indianola, Iowa’s Dustin Selvage used the lap 23 caution to his advantage, battling by Minnesota’s Davey Heskin for fourth at the finish line, with the latter closing out the top 5 running order.
Waverly, Nebraska’s Stu Snyder easily earned Hard Charger honors, fighting into the final transfer spot in the evening’s 2nd B Feature event and rallying from 20th to 8th in the final rounds.
Opening night winner Robbie Wolfgang followed his first career ASCS triumph with a 6th place performance in Saturday’s weekend finale, giving the 19 year old Sioux Falls, South Dakota shoe the early nod in the 2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region championship chase.
Andy Jones, Danny Lasoski, Jack Dover, Davey Heskin, and Robbie Wolfgang each earned heat race honors over the impressive 39 car field, with Fargo, Oklahoma’s Taylor Milton and South Dakota’s Ryan Roberts taking winning-style transfers in the twin 10 lap B Features.
RESULTS: April 7th, 2012
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Round 2 of 18
I-80 Speedway - Greenwood, Nebraska
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[3]; 2. 1m-Danny Lasoski[7]; 3. 40-Clint Garner[1]; 4. 7-Dustin Selvage[6]; 5. 56-Davey Heskin[4]; 6. 7k-Robby Wolfgang[8]; 7. 24a-Jack Dover[5]; 8. 23s-Stu Snyder[20]; 9. 73-Andy Jones[2]; 10. 18-Ryan Roberts[11]; 11. 4-Jordan Boston[12]; 12. 45c-Russ Hall[19]; 13. 4a-Jon Agan[16]; 14. 4j-Lee Grosz[13]; 15. 2-Don Droud Jr[14]; 16. 97-Carson McCarl[15]; 17. 21k-Ryan Kitchen[10]; 18. 17b-Ryan Bickett[18]; 19. 0-Jeff Osborne[9]; 20. 91-Taylor Milton[17]
Lap Leaders: Garner 1-2; Brown 3; Garner 4-11; Brown 12-25
B Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 91-Taylor Milton; 2. 45c-Russ Hall; 3. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 4. 14-Jody Rosenboom; 5. 48-Jake Martens; 6. X-Chuck Swenson; 7. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 8. 32-Adam Guillion; 9. 75-Tommy Barber; 10. 6x-Nick Bryan; 11. 81-Jared Jansen; 12. 12L-John Lambertz
Top 2 advance to A Feature
B Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 17b-Ryan Bickett; 2. 23s-Stu Snyder; 3. 17-Gage Dorr; 4. 82-Jason Danley; 5. 31-Mark Pace; 6. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 7. 6-Haley Arnold; 8. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 9. 6g-Bryan Gossel; 10. 5M-Miranda Arnold; 11. 13v-Seth Brahmer
Top 2 advance to A Feature
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 73-Andy Jones; 2. 21k-Ryan Kitchen; 3. 40-Clint Garner; 4. 0-Jeff Osborne; 5. 82-Jason Danley; 6. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 7. X-Chuck Swenson; 8. 5M-Miranda Arnold
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1m-Danny Lasoski; 2. 7-Dustin Selvage; 3. 4j-Lee Grosz; 4. 45c-Russ Hall; 5. 32-Adam Guillion; 6. 14-Jody Rosenboom; 7. 48-Jake Martens; 8. 6g-Bryan Gossel
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 24a-Jack Dover; 2. 21-Brian Brown; 3. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 4. 2-Don Droud Jr; 5. 97-Carson McCarl; 6. 23s-Stu Snyder; 7. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 8. 81-Jared Jansen
Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 56-Davey Heskin; 2. 18-Ryan Roberts; 3. 4a-Jon Agan; 4. 17-Gage Dorr; 5. 6x-Nick Bryan; 6. 75-Tommy Barber; 7. 13v-Seth Brahmer; 8. 31-Mark Pace
Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 7k-Robby Wolfgang; 2. 4-Jordan Boston; 3. 91-Taylor Milton; 4. 17b-Ryan Bickett; 5. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 6. 6-Haley Arnold; 7. 12L-John Lambertz
Grain Valley, Missouri’s “Blackjack” Brian Brown out dueled South Dakota’s Clint Garner in the first half of the 25 lap ASCS Midwest main event, before fending off a relative(ly) minor late race challenge from Danny Lasoski to earn his series’ best 21st Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region victory.
The largest obstacle to Brown’s victory bid came in the form of a lapped Ryan Roberts, who spun immediately in front of the leader with two circuits remaining. Brown’s evasive maneuver paid off, as he sailed to victory lane in the Brian Brown Racing, FVP, and Casey’s General Store sponsored no. 21 Maxim.
Lasoski settled for runner up honors with Garner settling for the show position at the final stripe. Indianola, Iowa’s Dustin Selvage used the lap 23 caution to his advantage, battling by Minnesota’s Davey Heskin for fourth at the finish line, with the latter closing out the top 5 running order.
Waverly, Nebraska’s Stu Snyder easily earned Hard Charger honors, fighting into the final transfer spot in the evening’s 2nd B Feature event and rallying from 20th to 8th in the final rounds.
Opening night winner Robbie Wolfgang followed his first career ASCS triumph with a 6th place performance in Saturday’s weekend finale, giving the 19 year old Sioux Falls, South Dakota shoe the early nod in the 2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region championship chase.
Andy Jones, Danny Lasoski, Jack Dover, Davey Heskin, and Robbie Wolfgang each earned heat race honors over the impressive 39 car field, with Fargo, Oklahoma’s Taylor Milton and South Dakota’s Ryan Roberts taking winning-style transfers in the twin 10 lap B Features.
RESULTS: April 7th, 2012
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Round 2 of 18
I-80 Speedway - Greenwood, Nebraska
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[3]; 2. 1m-Danny Lasoski[7]; 3. 40-Clint Garner[1]; 4. 7-Dustin Selvage[6]; 5. 56-Davey Heskin[4]; 6. 7k-Robby Wolfgang[8]; 7. 24a-Jack Dover[5]; 8. 23s-Stu Snyder[20]; 9. 73-Andy Jones[2]; 10. 18-Ryan Roberts[11]; 11. 4-Jordan Boston[12]; 12. 45c-Russ Hall[19]; 13. 4a-Jon Agan[16]; 14. 4j-Lee Grosz[13]; 15. 2-Don Droud Jr[14]; 16. 97-Carson McCarl[15]; 17. 21k-Ryan Kitchen[10]; 18. 17b-Ryan Bickett[18]; 19. 0-Jeff Osborne[9]; 20. 91-Taylor Milton[17]
Lap Leaders: Garner 1-2; Brown 3; Garner 4-11; Brown 12-25
B Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 91-Taylor Milton; 2. 45c-Russ Hall; 3. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 4. 14-Jody Rosenboom; 5. 48-Jake Martens; 6. X-Chuck Swenson; 7. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 8. 32-Adam Guillion; 9. 75-Tommy Barber; 10. 6x-Nick Bryan; 11. 81-Jared Jansen; 12. 12L-John Lambertz
Top 2 advance to A Feature
B Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 17b-Ryan Bickett; 2. 23s-Stu Snyder; 3. 17-Gage Dorr; 4. 82-Jason Danley; 5. 31-Mark Pace; 6. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 7. 6-Haley Arnold; 8. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 9. 6g-Bryan Gossel; 10. 5M-Miranda Arnold; 11. 13v-Seth Brahmer
Top 2 advance to A Feature
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 73-Andy Jones; 2. 21k-Ryan Kitchen; 3. 40-Clint Garner; 4. 0-Jeff Osborne; 5. 82-Jason Danley; 6. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 7. X-Chuck Swenson; 8. 5M-Miranda Arnold
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1m-Danny Lasoski; 2. 7-Dustin Selvage; 3. 4j-Lee Grosz; 4. 45c-Russ Hall; 5. 32-Adam Guillion; 6. 14-Jody Rosenboom; 7. 48-Jake Martens; 8. 6g-Bryan Gossel
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 24a-Jack Dover; 2. 21-Brian Brown; 3. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 4. 2-Don Droud Jr; 5. 97-Carson McCarl; 6. 23s-Stu Snyder; 7. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 8. 81-Jared Jansen
Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 56-Davey Heskin; 2. 18-Ryan Roberts; 3. 4a-Jon Agan; 4. 17-Gage Dorr; 5. 6x-Nick Bryan; 6. 75-Tommy Barber; 7. 13v-Seth Brahmer; 8. 31-Mark Pace
Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 7k-Robby Wolfgang; 2. 4-Jordan Boston; 3. 91-Taylor Milton; 4. 17b-Ryan Bickett; 5. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 6. 6-Haley Arnold; 7. 12L-John Lambertz
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Wolfgang wins I-80 ASCS Midwest Opener
Cody Morris, GREENWOOD, NEBRASKA (4-6-2012) - Closing in on an hour
long main event, one driver in particular did not mind the delays.
In a wild 2012 ASCS Midwest season opening event at Greenwood, Nebraska’s I-80 Speedway that featured six stoppages, including a late race fuel stop, a young star emerged with the first ASCS accolades of his young career.
Bearing a last name that will forever be synonymous with sprint car success, “Little Wolf” Robbie Wolfgang took his own step in adding to the legend.
The young 19 year old endured nearly an hour’s uneven pace of racing and fended off a pair of ferocious Show Me State assaults to his quest for ASCS victory lane.
While pole sitter Jody Rosenbloom nabbed the lap one lead, Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown shot from 6th to grab the lap 2 lead. However, Brown’s advantage was short lived as Wolfgang found the rubber and powered by on the 6th circuit.
While “Little Wolf” maintained the point, yet another accomplished sprint car ace was charging from the 5th row to offer challenge. Higginsville, Missouri native Danny “The Dude” Lasoski had just dove under nephew Brian Brown for the runner up spot when lap 11 contact between Brown and Rosenbloom resulted in a flat left rear tire for Brown.
With open track ahead, Wolfgang’s pace continued to hold, until an attempted move around a lapped Carson McCarl on the 25th lap went awry, sending “Little Wolf” high up the track in turn 4 and allowing Lasoski the opening he needed to slip by for the lead.
But fate had a sense of irony, as just 1 lap later, Lasoski’s collision with the same lapped entry left both cars stalled for the final stoppage of the main event. The 35 minute fuel window had been surpassed by this time, transforming what would normally be a short caution period into a red flag stop for refueling.
Back in the top spot exiting the lap 26 restart, Robbie Wolfgang put away the final 4 laps in quick order to claim the 2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region season opener aboard the Bruce Williams’ owned Sioux Falls Ford, Phillips’ Floors, and Stepping Stone Genetics sponsored 7k.
Gregg Bakker finished 2nd with Rosenbloom accepting show position honors. Lee Grosz and Don Droud Jr. completed the top five running order. Lincoln, Nebraska’s Trevor Grossenbacher advanced 11 spots to finish 7th and Hard Charger honors.
Robbie Wolfgang, Jack Dover, Dustin Selvage, and Davey Heskin each earned heat race victories over the 36 car field, with Jon Again taking B Feature honors over an impressive 20 car B main lineup.
The 2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region season opening weekend of action continues and concludes with a Saturday night weekend finale at Nebraska Raceway Park’s I-80 Speedway.
Results: April 6th, 2012
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region Season Opener
I-80 Speedway - Greenwood, Nebraska
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7k-Robby Wolfgang[4]; 2. 11x-Gregg Bakker[3]; 3. 14-Jody Rosenboom[1]; 4. 4j-Lee Grosz[14]; 5. 2-Don Droud Jr[9]; 6. X-Chuck Swenson[13]; 7. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher[18]; 8. 24a-Jack Dover[8]; 9. 82-Jason Danley[12]; 10. 23s-Stu Snyder[20]; 11. 56-Davey Heskin[7]; 12. 4a-Jon Agan[17]; 13. 1m-Danny Lasoski[10]; 14. 73-Adam Jones[15]; 15. 17-Gage Dorr[2]; 16. 7-Dustin Selvage[5]; 17. 97-Carson McCarl[11]; 18. 21-Brian Brown[6]; 19. 17b-Ryan Bickett[16]; 20. 31-Mark Pace[19]
Lap Leaders: Rosenbloom 1; Brown 2-5; Wolfgang 6-24; Lasoski 25; Wolfgang 26-30
B Feature 1 (14 Laps): 1. 4a-Jon Agan; 2. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 3. 31-Mark Pace; 4. 23s-Stu Snyder; 5. 48-Jake Martens; 6. 4-Jordan Boston; 7. 6g-Bryan Gossel; 8. 121-John Lambertz; 9. 0-Jeff Osborne; 10. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 11. 5M-Miranda Arnold; 12. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 13. 6-Haley Arnold; 14. 32-Adam Guillion; 15. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 16. 18-Ryan Roberts; 17. 45c-Russ Hall; 18. 75-Tommy Barber; 19. 91-Taylor Milton; 20. 81-Jared Jansen
Top 4 advance to A Feature
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 7k-Robby Wolfgang; 2. 14-Jody Rosenboom; 3. 17b-Ryan Bickett; 4. 23s-Stu Snyder; 5. 82-Jason Danley; 6. 18-Ryan Roberts; 7. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 8. 32-Adam Guillion; 9. 48-Jake Martens
Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 24a-Jack Dover; 2. 21-Brian Brown; 3. 4j-Lee Grosz; 4. 1m-Danny Lasoski; 5. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 6. 45c-Russ Hall; 7. 6-Haley Arnold; 8. 31-Mark Pace; 9. 121-John Lambertz
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 7-Dustin Selvage; 2. 97-Carson McCarl; 3. 11x-Gregg Bakker; 4. 4a-Jon Agan; 5. 91-Taylor Milton; 6. 6g-Bryan Gossel; 7. 5M-Miranda Arnold; 8. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 9. 4-Jordan Boston
Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. 56-Davey Heskin; 2. 2-Don Droud Jr; 3. 17-Gage Dorr; 4. 73-Adam Jones; 5. X-Chuck Swenson; 6. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 7. 0-Jeff Osborne; 8. 75-Tommy Barber; 9. 81-Jared Jansen
In a wild 2012 ASCS Midwest season opening event at Greenwood, Nebraska’s I-80 Speedway that featured six stoppages, including a late race fuel stop, a young star emerged with the first ASCS accolades of his young career.
Bearing a last name that will forever be synonymous with sprint car success, “Little Wolf” Robbie Wolfgang took his own step in adding to the legend.
The young 19 year old endured nearly an hour’s uneven pace of racing and fended off a pair of ferocious Show Me State assaults to his quest for ASCS victory lane.
While pole sitter Jody Rosenbloom nabbed the lap one lead, Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown shot from 6th to grab the lap 2 lead. However, Brown’s advantage was short lived as Wolfgang found the rubber and powered by on the 6th circuit.
While “Little Wolf” maintained the point, yet another accomplished sprint car ace was charging from the 5th row to offer challenge. Higginsville, Missouri native Danny “The Dude” Lasoski had just dove under nephew Brian Brown for the runner up spot when lap 11 contact between Brown and Rosenbloom resulted in a flat left rear tire for Brown.
With open track ahead, Wolfgang’s pace continued to hold, until an attempted move around a lapped Carson McCarl on the 25th lap went awry, sending “Little Wolf” high up the track in turn 4 and allowing Lasoski the opening he needed to slip by for the lead.
But fate had a sense of irony, as just 1 lap later, Lasoski’s collision with the same lapped entry left both cars stalled for the final stoppage of the main event. The 35 minute fuel window had been surpassed by this time, transforming what would normally be a short caution period into a red flag stop for refueling.
Back in the top spot exiting the lap 26 restart, Robbie Wolfgang put away the final 4 laps in quick order to claim the 2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region season opener aboard the Bruce Williams’ owned Sioux Falls Ford, Phillips’ Floors, and Stepping Stone Genetics sponsored 7k.
Gregg Bakker finished 2nd with Rosenbloom accepting show position honors. Lee Grosz and Don Droud Jr. completed the top five running order. Lincoln, Nebraska’s Trevor Grossenbacher advanced 11 spots to finish 7th and Hard Charger honors.
Robbie Wolfgang, Jack Dover, Dustin Selvage, and Davey Heskin each earned heat race victories over the 36 car field, with Jon Again taking B Feature honors over an impressive 20 car B main lineup.
The 2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region season opening weekend of action continues and concludes with a Saturday night weekend finale at Nebraska Raceway Park’s I-80 Speedway.
Results: April 6th, 2012
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region Season Opener
I-80 Speedway - Greenwood, Nebraska
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7k-Robby Wolfgang[4]; 2. 11x-Gregg Bakker[3]; 3. 14-Jody Rosenboom[1]; 4. 4j-Lee Grosz[14]; 5. 2-Don Droud Jr[9]; 6. X-Chuck Swenson[13]; 7. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher[18]; 8. 24a-Jack Dover[8]; 9. 82-Jason Danley[12]; 10. 23s-Stu Snyder[20]; 11. 56-Davey Heskin[7]; 12. 4a-Jon Agan[17]; 13. 1m-Danny Lasoski[10]; 14. 73-Adam Jones[15]; 15. 17-Gage Dorr[2]; 16. 7-Dustin Selvage[5]; 17. 97-Carson McCarl[11]; 18. 21-Brian Brown[6]; 19. 17b-Ryan Bickett[16]; 20. 31-Mark Pace[19]
Lap Leaders: Rosenbloom 1; Brown 2-5; Wolfgang 6-24; Lasoski 25; Wolfgang 26-30
B Feature 1 (14 Laps): 1. 4a-Jon Agan; 2. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 3. 31-Mark Pace; 4. 23s-Stu Snyder; 5. 48-Jake Martens; 6. 4-Jordan Boston; 7. 6g-Bryan Gossel; 8. 121-John Lambertz; 9. 0-Jeff Osborne; 10. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 11. 5M-Miranda Arnold; 12. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 13. 6-Haley Arnold; 14. 32-Adam Guillion; 15. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 16. 18-Ryan Roberts; 17. 45c-Russ Hall; 18. 75-Tommy Barber; 19. 91-Taylor Milton; 20. 81-Jared Jansen
Top 4 advance to A Feature
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 7k-Robby Wolfgang; 2. 14-Jody Rosenboom; 3. 17b-Ryan Bickett; 4. 23s-Stu Snyder; 5. 82-Jason Danley; 6. 18-Ryan Roberts; 7. 20-Casey Friedrichson; 8. 32-Adam Guillion; 9. 48-Jake Martens
Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 24a-Jack Dover; 2. 21-Brian Brown; 3. 4j-Lee Grosz; 4. 1m-Danny Lasoski; 5. 35-Trevor Grossenbacher; 6. 45c-Russ Hall; 7. 6-Haley Arnold; 8. 31-Mark Pace; 9. 121-John Lambertz
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 7-Dustin Selvage; 2. 97-Carson McCarl; 3. 11x-Gregg Bakker; 4. 4a-Jon Agan; 5. 91-Taylor Milton; 6. 6g-Bryan Gossel; 7. 5M-Miranda Arnold; 8. 44-Doug Lovegrove; 9. 4-Jordan Boston
Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. 56-Davey Heskin; 2. 2-Don Droud Jr; 3. 17-Gage Dorr; 4. 73-Adam Jones; 5. X-Chuck Swenson; 6. 2d-Dusty Ballenger; 7. 0-Jeff Osborne; 8. 75-Tommy Barber; 9. 81-Jared Jansen
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
ASCS Midwest Sprint Cars open at I-80
From I-80 Speedway
The ASCS Midwest Sprint Car Series will open their 2012 racing at the I-80 Speedway on April 6 & 7 during the Spring Meltdown. The series has 18 races scheduled throughout the Midwest in 2012 including four races at I-80 Speedway. The ASCS will be running complete shows on both April 6 & 7 with the features paying $2,500 to win and $250 to start each night.
Springfield, Nebraska's Jack Dover is the defending champion of the ASCS Midwest Sprint Car Series. Dover also won the Series Championship in 2008. Other drivers who are expected to be at I-80 Speedway are Brian Brown of Grain Valley, Missouri, a frequent winner at I-80, Jordan Boston of Lincoln last year's ASCS Midwest runner-up, Bryan Gossel of Fort Collins, Colorado, Lee Grosz of Harwood, North Dakota, Billy Alley of Lincoln, the 2005 series champion and a host of ASCS drivers.
Also racing will be the SLMR and A Mods racing for $1,000 to win on Friday, April 6 and then on April 7, B Mods will be racing for $600 to win and the CBC/MLRA Late Models will be battling for $3,000 to win.
Racing starts at 7pm on Friday and 5:55pm on Saturday. Adult tickets are $20 both nights with Kids (6-12) $5 and 5 and under free. For more information call (402)-342-3453.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Night two Spring Nationals checkers fly for Grabouski
From IMCA
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 17) - Jordan Grabouski added another Spring Nationals victory to his resume, on the second night of the season-opening special at Beatrice Speedway.
Grabouski's drive to the national IMCA Modified championship started with a sweep at the 2011 event. He'd run third on Friday but led all 30 laps to win Saturday's Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier and earn $1,500.
A caution with three laps left produced some late race drama as David Murray Jr. made his move to the inside on the restart, caught an infield tire and then the wall, where he got tangled with Jeremy Frenier.
Opening night winner Jay Noteboom, Dylan Smith, Brian Mullen and David Karst completed the top five.
The IMCA car count for Saturday shot to 234 for another standing room only crowd. Damon Murty was the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car winner, Mike Pruitt was first in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main, Shaun Slezak ruled the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Aaron Betz was best in the Mach-1 Sport Compact feature.
Murty notched IMCA Stock Car career win number 115 with a flag-to-flag run of his own. His $400 checkers came in front of Andrew Altenburg, Tyler Phelps, Casey Werkmeister and Jesse Taylor.
Another $400 prize went to Pruitt, who had a comfortable advantage over Jesse Sobbing at the finish. Jeremy Leiting, Kyle Prauner and Racer Hulin rounded out the top five. Friday winner Tyler Frye was challenging toward the front but got caught up in a multi-car mixup with three to go.
After enjoying a long run at the front, Slezak was side-by-side with Friday winner Adam Armstrong going into the final turn to take the white flag. Contact with another car, however, took Armstrong out of contention. Mike Hansen, Brendon Stigge, Blain Petersen and Armstrong were scored second through fifth, respectively, in the $300 to win feature.
Picking up right where he left off following a 21-win campaign last season, Betz beat Tyler Whalen, Ole Olsen, Brock McDougall and Scott Spellmeier to the $200 Sport Compact checkers.
Saturday entries at Beatrice included 64 Modifieds, 59 Northern SportMods, 44 Stock Cars, 38 Sport Compacts and 29 Hobby Stocks.
Modifieds -
1. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice; 2. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, Iowa; 3. Dylan Smith, Osceola; 4. Brian Mullen, Seymour, Wis.; 5. David Karst, Mills, Wyo.; 6. Brian Foote, Essex, Iowa; 7. Lyle Shepard, Manhattan, Kan.; 8. Jon Snyder, Ames, Iowa; 9. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa; 10. Cole LaMontagne, Bismarck, N.D.; 11. David Murray Jr., Oberlin, Kan.; 12. Jeremy Frenier, Fort Morgan, Colo.; 13. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, Iowa; 14. Mike Hansen, Alton, Iowa; 15. Bob Zoubek, Dorchester; 16. Mike Densberger, Malcolm; 17. Clayton Christensen, Spencer, Iowa; 18. Robert Hellebust, Minot, N.D.; 19. Adam Larson, Ames, Iowa; 20. Kyle Krampe, Baxter, Iowa; 21. Jason Schoenberger, Russell, Kan.; 22. Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice; 23. Benji LaCrosse, Green Bay, Wis.; 24. Tim Czarneski, Denmark, Wis.
Stock Cars -
1. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa; 2. Andrew Altenburg, Truman, Minn.; 3. Tyler Phelps, Beatrice; 4. Casey Werkmeister, North Platte; 5. Jesse Taylor, Fort Morgan. Colo.; 6. Michael Murphy, Jefferson, Iowa; 7. Kyle Vanover, Beatrice; 8. Michael Jaennette, Newton, Iowa; 9. Tony Arnold, Sloan, Iowa; 10. Elijah Zevenbergen, Ocheyedan, Iowa; 11. Don Killen, Des Moines, Iowa; 12. Trent Murphy, Jefferson, Iowa; 13. Wes Baier, Max Bass, N.D.; 14. Shane Stutzman, Milford; 15. Tommy Killen, Des Moines; 16. Cody Clark, Yorktown, Iowa; 17. Jedrek Williams, Deshler; 18. Eric Weyer, Centralia, Kan.; 19. Keith Riley, Larned, Kan.; 20. Perry Misner, Garden City, Kan.; 21. Brandon Clough, Wallace; 22. Austin Curtin, Waukon, Iowa; 23. Bill Wood, Mahaska, Kan.; 24 Jay Schmidt, Tama, Iowa.
Hobby Stocks -
1. Shaun Slezak, Milligan; 2. Mike Hansen, Weeping Water; 3. Brendon Stigge, Fairbury; 4. Blain Petersen, Essex, Iowa; 5. Adam Armstrong, Beatrice; 6. Colby Langenberg, Norfolk; 7. Keith Dragoo, Lincoln; 8. Jim Hall, Jackson; 9. John Cain, Homer; 10. Brandon Johnson, DeWitt; 11. Brian Stich, Topeka, Kan.; 12. Mark Saathoff, Beatrice; 13. Brent VanDiest, Columbus; 14. Scott Pippert, Elberon, Iowa; 15. Jacob Harms, Beatrice; 16. Mike Johnston, Des Moines, Iowa; 17. Ryan Gilland, Beatrice; 18. Ed DeLong, Cleghorn, Iowa; 19. Cory Adams, Des Moines, Iowa; 20. Shane Slezak, Lincoln; 21. Brandon Pruitt, Dexter, Iowa; 22. Thom Marsh, Lincoln; 23. Kent Husted, Sioux City, Iowa; 24. Brent Schlake, Beatrice.
Northern SportMods -
1. Mike Pruitt, Redfield, Iowa; 2. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa; 3. Jeremy Leiting, Valpariso; 4. Kyle Prauner, Norfolk; 5. Racer Hulin, Laurel, Iowa; 6. Max Harder, Blue Springs; 7. Nelson Vollbrecht, Stanton; 8. Greg Metz, Washington, Kan.; 9. D.J. Doebelin, Council Bluffs, Iowa; 10. Clinton Luellen, Minburn, Iowa; 11. Ben Schultz, Algona, Iowa; 12. Clay Sellard, Bucklin, Kan.; 13. Terry Richards, Denton; 14. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 15. Tyler Frye, Belleville, Kan.; 16. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City; 17. Dustin Schmidt, Fairbury; 18. Doug Smith, Lake City, Iowa; 19. Todd Holliman, Beaver Lake; 20. Brett Lowry, Montezuma, Iowa; 21. Josh Pruitt, Dexter, Iowa; 22. Josh Modde, Des Moines, Iowa; 23. Blain Petersen, Essex, Iowa; 24. Cody King, McDonough, Ga.
Sport Compacts -
1. Aaron Betz, Avoca, Minn.; 2. Tyler Whalen, Riverside, Iowa; 3. Ole Olsen, Carter Lake, Iowa; 4. Brock McDougall, DeWitt; 5. Scott Spellmeier, Marysville, Kan.; 6. Kevin Fearing, Lincoln; 7. Justice Colson, Grand Island; 8. David Knoell, Mead; 9. Chad Bassinger, Nebraska City; 10. Derek Lamberson, Grand Island; 11. Cameron Meyer, Pierce; 12. Nick Lindblad, Beatrice; 13. Barry Kinnersley, LaVista; 14. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa; 15. Matt Moyer, Gretna; 16. Jordan Uehling, Norfolk; 17. Kenneth Roberts, Lincoln; 18. Josh Johnson, Lincoln; 19. Caine Mahlberg, Dunlap, Iowa; 20. Alex Davis, Denison, Iowa; 21. Jason Kroeger, Manilla, Iowa; 22. Tyler Fralin, Beatrice; 23. Brandon Lobdell, Salina, Kan.; 24. Nathan Scribner, Crete.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Beatrice Spring Nationals This Weekend
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 14) - IMCA's version of March Madness is on track this weekend at Beatrice Speedway.
Basketball takes a back seat to dirt track racing as nearly 150 entries are already in hand for the 19th annual Spring Nationals. Drivers representing eight states hit the highway enroute to Beatrice for the season-opening special.
Feature events are on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17 race programs for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks.
Mach-1 Sport Compacts vie in a single main event on Saturday.
The updated list of pre-entered Spring Nationals drivers, as of Wednesday morning, included:
IMCA Modifieds -
Mike Albertsen of Audubon, Iowa; Bubba Alvarado of Kersey, Colo.; Brent Alverson of Oskaloosa, Kan.; Chad Andersen of Fort Calhoon; Dustin Anderson, Bill Bader II and Larry Goertz, all of Omaha; Lance Arneson and Kyle Lentz, both of Green Bay, Wis.; Bob Aspenleiter and Zach Schultz, both of North Platte; Clayton Christensen of Spencer, Iowa; Troy Cordes of Dunkerton, Iowa; Brian Cudly and Mike Densberger, both of Lincoln; Brian Foote of Essex, Iowa; Jeremy Frenier and Brett Smith, both of Fort Morgan, Colo.; Jordan Grabouski, Dan Nelson and Johnny Saathoff, all of Beatrice; Andrew Hille of Hickman; Kyle Krampe of Baxter, Iowa; Jim Krupicka of Denton; Cole LaMontagne of Bismarck, N.D.; Jim Lynch of Bloomfield, Iowa; Darren Meinke of Crete; Chris Mills of Sioux City, Iowa; Jordy Nelson of Marysville, Kan.; Steve Reynolds of Springfield, S.D.; Randy Sandvick of Killdeer, N.D.; Scott Smith of Davenport; Jon Snyder of Ames, Iowa; Rick Speck of Garwin, Iowa; Ricky Stephan of South Sioux City; Mike Van Genderen of Newton, Iowa; Jeff Welsh of Abilene, Kan.; Andy Wilkinson of York; and Bob Zoubek of Dorchester.
Stock Cars -
Andrew Altenburg of Truman, Minn.; Tony Arnold of Sloan, Iowa; Wes Baier of Max Bass, N.D.; Cody Clark of Yorktown, Iowa; Greg Deters, Eric Weyer and Leif Weyer, all of Centralia, Kan.; Michael Jaennette of Newton, Iowa; Trent Jeanes of Chariton, Iowa; Michael Murphy and Trent Murphy, both of Jefferson, Iowa; Darin Racek of Lexington; Ernie Reiss, Kyle Vanover and Lisa Wagner, all of Beatrice; Todd Reitzler of Grinnell, Iowa; Jay Schmidt of Tama, Iowa; Jesse Taylor of Fort Morgan, Colo.; Dustin Wannarka of Winnebago, Minn.; Jedrek Williams of Deshler; Bill Wood of Mahaska, Kan.; and Elijah Zevenbergen of Ocheyedan, Iowa.
Hobby Stocks -
Adam Armstrong, Roy Armstrong, Travis Blythe, Ryan Gillard, Jacob Harms, Mark Saathoff and Brent Schlake, all of Beatrice; Benjamin Arvdal and Brendon Stigge, both of Fairbury; Brandon Baker of Omaha; David Carter of Fremont; Keith Dragoo, Thom Marsh and Shane Slezak, all of Lincoln; Roy Eakins of Grinnell, Iowa; Mike Hansen of Weeping Water; Jeremy Hoskinson of Norfolk; Scott Husted of Sioux City, Iowa; Mike Johnston of Des Moines, Iowa; Austin Luellen of Minburn, Iowa; Jason McIntyre of Colby, Kan.; Blain Petersen of Essex, Iowa; Scott Pippert of Elberon, Iowa; Brandon Pruitt of Dexter, Iowa; and Brandon Wergin of Milford.
Northern SportMods -
Shelly Anderson, Derek Hall, Trevor Noonan, Jeremy Noonan, Jeremy Peckham, Don Rinke and Joe Schidler, all of Lincoln;
Denny Berghahn of Plattsmouth; Alvie Christofferson of St. Joseph, Mo.; Jayme Duinink of Pella, Iowa; Scott Eaton of York; Tyler Frye of Belleville, Kan.; Ethyn Hafner of Abilene, Kan.; Max Harder of Blue Springs; Tyler Heetland of Bancroft, Iowa; Nick Hermsen of Omaha; Cody Hillgartner of Harlan, Iowa; Todd Holliman of Beaver Lake; Racer Hulin of Laurel, Iowa; Daniel Jackson of Crete; Logan Jessen of Blair; Jeff Jones, Sean Tyson and Glenn Tyson, all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Randy Krampe of Baxter, Iowa; Brian Langdale of Beatrice; Mary Lenz of Elmwood; Jerad Little of Malcolm; Brett Lowry of Montezuma, Iowa; Ty Luellen and Clinton Luellen, both of Minburn, Iowa; Greg Metz of Washington, Kan.; Kyle Olberding of Seneca, Kan.; Blain Petersen of Essex, Iowa; Kyle Prauner of Norfolk; Mike Pruitt of Redfield, Iowa; Josh Pruitt of Dexter, Iowa; Kevin Schmidt and Dustin Schmidt, both of Fairbury; Ben Schlutze of Algona, Iowa; Jesse Sobbing of Glenwood, Iowa; and Nelson Vollbrecht of Stanton.
Sport Compacts -
Chad Bassinger of Nebraska City; Aaron Betz of Avoca, Minn.; Justice Colson of Grand Island; Jeff Davis, Kevin Fearing, Josh Johnson, Kenneth Roberts and Travis Wray, all of Lincoln; Cory Flanigan of Lakeside, Iowa; Tyler Fralin and Nick Lindblad, both of Beatrice; Jason Kroeger of Manilla, Iowa; Brandon Lobdell of Salina, Kan.; Cameron Meyer of Pierce; Matt Moyer of Gretna; Dustin O'Brien of Carroll, Iowa; Allen Rice of Minneapolis, Kan.; Scott Spellmeier of Marysville, Kan.; Jordan Uehling of Norfolk; and Kevin Zeitner of Bellevue.
Modifieds features pay $1,500 to win and are Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. Stock Cars and Northern SportMods both race for $400 to win, Hobby Stocks for $300 and Sport Compacts for a $200 top prize.
IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be given both nights.
An open practice for all divisions runs from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. Pit passes are $10 for that session and $25 for Friday and Saturday shows.
Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. Friday, with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. On Saturday, gates open at 2:30 p.m., hot laps are at 5 p.m. and racing is at 6 p.m.
Grandstand admission each race night is $14 for adults and $5 for kids 6 - 10 5 & Under FREE.
More information about Spring Nationals is available from promoter Toby Kruse at 515 231-5444 or Beatrice Speedway Business Office 402-223-3158
Rain date is Sunday, March 18.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
ASCS Midwest Series Updates
From Chuck Zitterich, ASCS Midwest Director
Hey gang, spring is here!!!
Opening night for the ASCS Midwest Region is only (25) nights away.
**Important Notes**
ASCS 305 Sprints
ASCS will be sanctioning a 305 CI sprint car division for 2012. I have had a few racers contact me about building an ASCS legal 305 and wanting to compete with the ASCS 360 Midwest region. The answer to that question is "no". The ASCS 305 engine must run the "Racesaver" cylinder head and that cylinder head IS NOT legal for any ASCS 360 event.
ASCS Membership
Any race team that wants to compete for the ASCS Midwest regional point fund needs to get their membership forms in to the ASCS office as soon as possible. (see www.ascsracing.com)
Only ASCS members will receive ASCS Midwest points for the events that they participate in. Only (1) ASCS membership is required to be eligible for the regional point fund. If you are an ASCS National member, or a member of another region, and run the minimum required events in the Midwest region, you will be eligible for the ASCS Midwest regional point fund. Call or e-mail me if you have any questions.
(605-212-2408 or czascs@aol.com)
ASCS Midwest Regional Schedule
We have made a few changes to the ASCS Midwest Regional schedule in the last few months. Please see attachment #1 for the "current" ASCS Midwest Regional schedule.
Eagle Raceway Ice Breaker Challenge
Race #3 & 4 will be the Ice Breaker Challenge held at Eagle Raceway, Eagle, NE on April 20th and 21st. To pre-enter please go to www.eaglerraceway.com and fill out the pre-entry form or call the office @ 1-402-238-2595 to pre-enter. If you pre-enter BEFORE April 18th, there is NO ENTRY FEE. If you pre-enter AFTER APRIL 18TH, entree fee will be $25 per night. No exceptions.
ASCS Midwest Region Update #1
See attachment #2 for more info on our first (4) ASCS Midwest Regional events.
Good luck to everyone and hope to see you all April 6th to kick off the 2012 ASCS Midwest Regional schedule
Thursday, February 16, 2012
NCRA Late Model Schedule
Schedule includes five Nebraska dates
May 26 Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, NE
July 3 81 Speedway, Park City, KS
July 4 Enid Speedway, Enid, OK
July 13 Kansas State Fairgounnds, Hutchinson, KS
July 14 Mid Nebraska Speedway, Doniphan, NE
Aug 3 Eagle Raceway, Eagle, NE
Aug 4 81 Speedway, Park City, KS
Aug 10 Junction Motor Speedway, Mcool Junction, NE
Aug 11 Junction Motor Speedway, Mcool Junction, NE
Sept 2 Belleville Highbanks, Belleville, KS
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Thoughts on the 2012 Schedule
Normally around this time I do a wish list for the year consisting of what I'd like to see from the tracks this season.
This year, I really have no emphasis except I would like to see the tracks put an emphasis on the time of the show. Keep things moving. I've spoke about this at length several times.
But, overall I really like what I see. There's plenty of racing out there, and in what could be a sign that we're on at least an economic recovery in racing, the headliner classes (Sprints and Super Late Models) seem to have no shortage of opportunities to race this year. I-80 Speedway, in addition to their wise move to Fridays has brought back the exciting Super Late Model class, the return of the Silver Dollar Nationals, and a strong SLMR touring schedule. The fans of the premier classes should have nothing to complain about.
Not only are the sprints running in their 29th consecutive season at Eagle, the ASCS brings 18 shows to the docket, nearly half of which are at Eagle, I-80 and JMS. If that isn't enough, there are the Holt County Sprints running Albion on selected Fridays. The Eagle Nationals once again showcase the exciting Lucas Oil ASCS National tour, courtesy of TBJ promotions. Again, a good weekly class not only enhances the show, but also enhances special events by giving fans a taste of the excitement and a little bit of rooting interest for the local heroes when the 'big boys' come to town.
It's nice to see the World of Outlaws make their return to the Cornhusker State - not once but twice this season. According to those close to the situation, the scheduling at Eagle was probably more pre-emptive than sentimental. But it's tough to deny the long history and legend of the Outlaws on the high banks. Eagle with its rich sprint car history should be on the schedule annually. The return to Junction Motor Speeway is also welcome considering the blockbuster performance of its inaugural appearance and the good racing that night. Both Outlaw races are being promoted by SLS Promotions.
Of course, we can't forget the IMCA Modifieds / NASCAR A-mods, probably the most popular class in the state, in terms of numbers (though I'm guessing SportMods are closing that gap). The usual suspects: Johnny Saathoff, Dylan Smith, Jordan Grabouski will be in the hunt wherever they pull up. Chris Abelson made many trips from his Iowa home last year, with much success and is currently tearing up the Arizona circuit this winter. The competition will be intense, as usual.
Once again Eagle and Beatrice are running for a combined point fund, with exchanges of pit passes or tickets to fans and drivers. Given the competition on Fridays for Modifieds, it's a wise move by the new Beatrice promotional staff.
Overall, I like the fact that we're seeing some standards being set higher and an effort to produce a unique product on the track - and not just an emphasis on packing the back gate.
But I hope there's enough sustainability. Not to get political, but there have been some flashes of light on the road to recovery. But we're still long removed from the glory days of the early 2000's and the inflated car counts of that time look more like the exception than the rule. That said, let's set our expectations accordingly. If 20-24 sprinters make the show, let's be happy with that. If the Late Models produce the same, great. If we're getting the best of what they got, then take the time to enjoy it.
- Jason
This year, I really have no emphasis except I would like to see the tracks put an emphasis on the time of the show. Keep things moving. I've spoke about this at length several times.
But, overall I really like what I see. There's plenty of racing out there, and in what could be a sign that we're on at least an economic recovery in racing, the headliner classes (Sprints and Super Late Models) seem to have no shortage of opportunities to race this year. I-80 Speedway, in addition to their wise move to Fridays has brought back the exciting Super Late Model class, the return of the Silver Dollar Nationals, and a strong SLMR touring schedule. The fans of the premier classes should have nothing to complain about.
Not only are the sprints running in their 29th consecutive season at Eagle, the ASCS brings 18 shows to the docket, nearly half of which are at Eagle, I-80 and JMS. If that isn't enough, there are the Holt County Sprints running Albion on selected Fridays. The Eagle Nationals once again showcase the exciting Lucas Oil ASCS National tour, courtesy of TBJ promotions. Again, a good weekly class not only enhances the show, but also enhances special events by giving fans a taste of the excitement and a little bit of rooting interest for the local heroes when the 'big boys' come to town.
It's nice to see the World of Outlaws make their return to the Cornhusker State - not once but twice this season. According to those close to the situation, the scheduling at Eagle was probably more pre-emptive than sentimental. But it's tough to deny the long history and legend of the Outlaws on the high banks. Eagle with its rich sprint car history should be on the schedule annually. The return to Junction Motor Speeway is also welcome considering the blockbuster performance of its inaugural appearance and the good racing that night. Both Outlaw races are being promoted by SLS Promotions.
Of course, we can't forget the IMCA Modifieds / NASCAR A-mods, probably the most popular class in the state, in terms of numbers (though I'm guessing SportMods are closing that gap). The usual suspects: Johnny Saathoff, Dylan Smith, Jordan Grabouski will be in the hunt wherever they pull up. Chris Abelson made many trips from his Iowa home last year, with much success and is currently tearing up the Arizona circuit this winter. The competition will be intense, as usual.
Once again Eagle and Beatrice are running for a combined point fund, with exchanges of pit passes or tickets to fans and drivers. Given the competition on Fridays for Modifieds, it's a wise move by the new Beatrice promotional staff.
Overall, I like the fact that we're seeing some standards being set higher and an effort to produce a unique product on the track - and not just an emphasis on packing the back gate.
But I hope there's enough sustainability. Not to get political, but there have been some flashes of light on the road to recovery. But we're still long removed from the glory days of the early 2000's and the inflated car counts of that time look more like the exception than the rule. That said, let's set our expectations accordingly. If 20-24 sprinters make the show, let's be happy with that. If the Late Models produce the same, great. If we're getting the best of what they got, then take the time to enjoy it.
- Jason
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Eagle Raceway 360 Sprint Meeting
Via Eagle Raceway Sprint Car Committee Member Stan Cisar:
A meeting for Eagle Raceway 360 sprint car owners, drivers, and crewmembers has been planned for Tuesday evening February 7th, 7:15 pm at the One Eyed Dog Saloon in Eagle Nebraska (same place as last year).
Looking forward to feedback and comments on 2011, and plans and concerns as we move into 2012. Please try to attend and those that may be unable, please forward any questions, ideas, or comments, along with your intentions for 2012 to any committee member: Randy Palmer, Doug Lovegrove, Dennis Parker, Terry Holliman or Stan Cisar. Hope to see everyone there.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Eagle Says No to NASCAR in 2012
Here's a follow up to the recent information that Eagle Raceway had been offered to run a NASCAR sanction on Sunday nights.
From their Facebook page:
Eagle Raceway has declined the offer for Sunday Night, NASCAR Sanctioned shows in 2012. We decided that it is more important to continue putting 150% effort into our already existing Friday and Saturday Night shows. We are looking forward to continuing to grow in our 2012 racing seasons at both Mini E Raceway "America's mini Home Track" and Eagle Raceway "America's Home Track".
Monday, January 30, 2012
SLMR 2012 Schedule
2012 SLMR Schedule
Friday, April 6 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE
Saturday, May 12 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction NE
Friday, May 25 Crawford County (Tentative) Denison, IA
Friday, June 8 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Saturday, June 9 Adams County Speedway Corning, IA
Saturday, June 16 Riviera Raceway Norfolk, NE
Thursday, June 21 Raceway Park Jefferson, SD
Saturday, June 23 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction NE
Wednesday, July 4 Wagner Speedway Wagner, SD
Thursday, July 5 US30 Speedway Columbus, NE
Saturday, July 7 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction, NE
Sunday, July 8 Dawson County Raceway Lexington, NE
Thursday, July 19 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Sunday, August 12 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Saturday, August 25 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction, Nebraska
Friday, August 31 Crawford County Speedway Denison, IA
Saturday, September 1 Shelby County Speedway Harlan, IA
Sunday, September 2 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Sunday, October 14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Friday, April 6 I-80 Speedway Greenwood NE
Saturday, May 12 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction NE
Friday, May 25 Crawford County (Tentative) Denison, IA
Friday, June 8 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Saturday, June 9 Adams County Speedway Corning, IA
Saturday, June 16 Riviera Raceway Norfolk, NE
Thursday, June 21 Raceway Park Jefferson, SD
Saturday, June 23 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction NE
Wednesday, July 4 Wagner Speedway Wagner, SD
Thursday, July 5 US30 Speedway Columbus, NE
Saturday, July 7 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction, NE
Sunday, July 8 Dawson County Raceway Lexington, NE
Thursday, July 19 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Sunday, August 12 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Saturday, August 25 Junction Motor Speedway McCool Junction, Nebraska
Friday, August 31 Crawford County Speedway Denison, IA
Saturday, September 1 Shelby County Speedway Harlan, IA
Sunday, September 2 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
Sunday, October 14 I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE
I-80 2012 Schedule Released
From I-80 Speedway
Start times at 7:15 PM
I-80 Speedway will be racing the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series on Friday nights. The
Series will include Super Late Models, A Mods, Pro Ams, B Mods, Grand Nationals &
Hornets. Most weeks one of these classes WILL NOT be racing and that class is noted
each week.
April
Fri 6 SPRING MELTDOWN, SLMR, ASCS Sprints, Non Sanctioned A Mods
Sat 7 SPRING MELTDOWN, MLRA/CBC, ASCS Sprints, Non Sanctioned B Mods
Fri 13 JACKPOT WEEKEND, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals,
Pro Ams, Hobbies
Sat 14 JACKPOT WEEKEND, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals,
Pro Ams, Hobbies, Hornets
May
Fri 4 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Hornets
Fri 11 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Grand Nationals
Fri 18 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No A Pro Ams
Thu 24 ASCS NATIONAL SPRINT CARS, Non Sanctioned Grand Nationals, Pro Ams,
B Mods
Sun 27 ALPHABET SOUP RACE-CBC/MLRA/NCRA, Non Sanctioned A Mods, Hobbies
June
Fri 1 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 8 SLMR/NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Grand Nationals
Fri 15 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 22 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 29 MIDWEST TRIFECTA-CBC, MARS, MLRA, ASCS Sprints,
Non Sanctioned A Mods
July
Fri 6 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 13 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Thu 19 SLMR, Non Sanctioned B Mods & Hornets, SILVER DOLLAR
NATIONAL Practice
Fri 20 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS-LUCAS OIL/MLRA, National USMTS Event
Sat 21 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS-LUCAS OIL/MLRA, USMTS Casey's Cup
Qualifier
Fri 27 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Sun 29 CHARLIE CLARK MEMORIAL, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Hobbies
August
Fri 3 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Sun 12 SLMR/NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Grand Nationals
Fri 17 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
September
Sun 2 ALLSTAR CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY, SLMR/NASCAR Weekly Racing Series,
All Classes Racing
October
Fri 12 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with features
Sat 13 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with features
Sun 14 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, SLMR, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with
Features
Start times at 7:15 PM
I-80 Speedway will be racing the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series on Friday nights. The
Series will include Super Late Models, A Mods, Pro Ams, B Mods, Grand Nationals &
Hornets. Most weeks one of these classes WILL NOT be racing and that class is noted
each week.
April
Fri 6 SPRING MELTDOWN, SLMR, ASCS Sprints, Non Sanctioned A Mods
Sat 7 SPRING MELTDOWN, MLRA/CBC, ASCS Sprints, Non Sanctioned B Mods
Fri 13 JACKPOT WEEKEND, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals,
Pro Ams, Hobbies
Sat 14 JACKPOT WEEKEND, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals,
Pro Ams, Hobbies, Hornets
May
Fri 4 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Hornets
Fri 11 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Grand Nationals
Fri 18 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No A Pro Ams
Thu 24 ASCS NATIONAL SPRINT CARS, Non Sanctioned Grand Nationals, Pro Ams,
B Mods
Sun 27 ALPHABET SOUP RACE-CBC/MLRA/NCRA, Non Sanctioned A Mods, Hobbies
June
Fri 1 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 8 SLMR/NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Grand Nationals
Fri 15 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 22 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 29 MIDWEST TRIFECTA-CBC, MARS, MLRA, ASCS Sprints,
Non Sanctioned A Mods
July
Fri 6 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Fri 13 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Thu 19 SLMR, Non Sanctioned B Mods & Hornets, SILVER DOLLAR
NATIONAL Practice
Fri 20 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS-LUCAS OIL/MLRA, National USMTS Event
Sat 21 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS-LUCAS OIL/MLRA, USMTS Casey's Cup
Qualifier
Fri 27 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Sun 29 CHARLIE CLARK MEMORIAL, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Hobbies
August
Fri 3 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
Sun 12 SLMR/NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, No Grand Nationals
Fri 17 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series, All Classes Racing
September
Sun 2 ALLSTAR CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY, SLMR/NASCAR Weekly Racing Series,
All Classes Racing
October
Fri 12 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with features
Sat 13 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with features
Sun 14 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, SLMR, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with
Features
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
2012 ASCS Midwest Schedule Released
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 24, 2012) - The 2012 schedule of events for the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region has been set as the series gears up for its eighth year of competition.
This year's ASCS Midwest slate of events currently calls for 19 nights of competition at seven different tracks throughout Nebraska and into surrounding areas of Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota.
The 2012 ASCS Midwest season will kick off with the annual two-night card at Greenwood, Nebraska's I-80 Speedway on April 6-7, the first of four scheduled nights atop the 4/10-mile clay oval including one in conjunction with the Lucas Oil ASCS National series on May 24.
The Midwest forces will tangle with the National contenders on four other occasions as well over the course of the season including June 8-9 at Eagle Raceway's Eagle Nationals, July 3 at Missouri's U.S. 36 Raceway, July 6 at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, IA, and July 7 at South Dakota's I-90 Speedway.
The ASCS Midwest contenders will also square off with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region on three more occasions at U.S. 36 Raceway near Cameron, MO.
The season will wrap up on the weekend of September 8-9 with the third stop of the season at Junction Motor Speedway followed up by Eagle Raceway's Nebraska Cup.
Springfield, Nebraska's Jack Dover is the reigning Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest champion, taking his second series crown by a healthy margin in 2011.
2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region Schedule
April 6 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
April 7 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
April 20 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
April 21 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
*May 24 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
May 25 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
*June 8 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
*June 9 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
June 15 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO) - vs. ASCS Warrior Region
June 22 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
June 29 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
*July 3 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO)
*July 6 - Rapid Speedway (Rock Rapids, IA)
*July 7 - I-90 Speedway (Hartford, SD)
July 13 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO) - vs. ASCS Warrior Region
July 20 - Crawford County Speedway (Denison, IA) Now off schedule as of 1/28/12
August 31 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO) - vs. ASCS Warrior Region
September 8 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
September 9 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
* - Indicates events held in conjunction with Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National series.
The 2012 season marks the 21st year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com
This year's ASCS Midwest slate of events currently calls for 19 nights of competition at seven different tracks throughout Nebraska and into surrounding areas of Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota.
The 2012 ASCS Midwest season will kick off with the annual two-night card at Greenwood, Nebraska's I-80 Speedway on April 6-7, the first of four scheduled nights atop the 4/10-mile clay oval including one in conjunction with the Lucas Oil ASCS National series on May 24.
The Midwest forces will tangle with the National contenders on four other occasions as well over the course of the season including June 8-9 at Eagle Raceway's Eagle Nationals, July 3 at Missouri's U.S. 36 Raceway, July 6 at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, IA, and July 7 at South Dakota's I-90 Speedway.
The ASCS Midwest contenders will also square off with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region on three more occasions at U.S. 36 Raceway near Cameron, MO.
The season will wrap up on the weekend of September 8-9 with the third stop of the season at Junction Motor Speedway followed up by Eagle Raceway's Nebraska Cup.
Springfield, Nebraska's Jack Dover is the reigning Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest champion, taking his second series crown by a healthy margin in 2011.
2012 Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region Schedule
April 6 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
April 7 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
April 20 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
April 21 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
*May 24 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
May 25 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
*June 8 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
*June 9 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
June 15 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO) - vs. ASCS Warrior Region
June 22 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
June 29 - I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
*July 3 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO)
*July 6 - Rapid Speedway (Rock Rapids, IA)
*July 7 - I-90 Speedway (Hartford, SD)
July 13 - U.S. 36 Raceway (Cameron, MO) - vs. ASCS Warrior Region
September 8 - Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, NE)
September 9 - Eagle Raceway (Eagle, NE)
* - Indicates events held in conjunction with Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National series.
The 2012 season marks the 21st year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com
Monday, January 23, 2012
Eagle Raceway offered Sunday NASCAR Sanction
According to Eagle Raceway's Facebook page, they've been offered a Sunday NASCAR sanction - ostensibly to fill the void left by I-80's move to Friday nights. They're taking some fan feedback now on classes, and have made NO commitment to actually running on Sundays at this time.
My opinions on NASCAR short-track sanctioning are well known (and not favorable). And remember, Eagle dropped its Friday NASCAR show in the early 2000's due to lack of attendance and participation. Running two nights would put Eagle into a very unique place as very few tracks run two nights anymore. If you count the kart track - that would be three nights. Finding staff may be a trick - and without upping the staff pay (and expenses) definitely a labor of love as gas prices are expected to run well over $4/gallon this summer.
For the reasons I mentioned in my thoughts on I-80's move, I don't see why it would work any better at Eagle. It's not about the track, it's about the day. And save for the pre-Labor Day shootout, and the Nebraska Cup special - Sunday specials haven't been blockbusters for Eagle.
But, as the saying goes - it's not my money.
My opinions on NASCAR short-track sanctioning are well known (and not favorable). And remember, Eagle dropped its Friday NASCAR show in the early 2000's due to lack of attendance and participation. Running two nights would put Eagle into a very unique place as very few tracks run two nights anymore. If you count the kart track - that would be three nights. Finding staff may be a trick - and without upping the staff pay (and expenses) definitely a labor of love as gas prices are expected to run well over $4/gallon this summer.
For the reasons I mentioned in my thoughts on I-80's move, I don't see why it would work any better at Eagle. It's not about the track, it's about the day. And save for the pre-Labor Day shootout, and the Nebraska Cup special - Sunday specials haven't been blockbusters for Eagle.
But, as the saying goes - it's not my money.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thoughts on I-80's Move to Friday
Probably the biggest news in this area (in terms of scheduling) is I-80’s move to Friday night racing from their long-time Sunday home.
I think for so many years, there was this secret desire to build the next “Sunset Speedway,” and the need to recreate Sunday night memories of NASCAR sanctioned stock car greats battling around the paper-clip oval while thousands of poultry-fed fans stared into the summer sun as it descended behind the backstretch.
But, like the original plans of the first owner’s “Daytona of the Midwest,” these dreams just never materialized.
The world changed and Sunset Speedway was not just a casualty of urban sprawl, it was a casualty of the changing times. Finally, with the move to Fridays...the legacy can be laid to rest as the track was so many years ago. As Thomas Wolfe wrote, “you can’t go home again.”
But it’s a progressive move. Some may say a survival move, the last move.
No longer will a city, even as big as Omaha support a track on its own, especially when the travel has essentially doubled. People cite the geography “it’s only 20 minutes” but in reality, cutting across town, getting through traffic, leaving at a time to guarantee you a spot - the time is much longer. Eagle is only “12 minutes east of Lincoln.” If you’re on 84th and O. Living on the North side of town, it’s a 30-40 minute trip. The trip from I-80 to wherever makes for a late Sunday night when you have to be up the next morning. Yes, I-80 is in the middle between Omaha and Lincoln - it’s also as far away as possible from each without being close to the other.
And, now that the fan isn’t driving the revenue - the back gate is - and what was a 50-60 car show won’t pay the bills without the packed stands. The shrinking pool of cars has to be drawn from further around. And that time adds up again. Sitting in the hottest parts of the day from 4-6 PM to get an early arrival home isn’t making things much more fan or racer friendly in the end.
The move to Fridays makes sense. No start times have been given, but I’m guessing...hoping that a later start is in order, to allow teams travel time after leaving work and let the activities begin as the day begins to cool.
There will be complainers. There will be hangers-on, there will be those few who are so terribly inconvenienced, they will go elsewhere...or complain like they will. But the benefits outweigh the losses. Does it impact other tracks? Perhaps, but cooperation will only go so far, no matter how well intentioned promoters are.
-Jason
I think for so many years, there was this secret desire to build the next “Sunset Speedway,” and the need to recreate Sunday night memories of NASCAR sanctioned stock car greats battling around the paper-clip oval while thousands of poultry-fed fans stared into the summer sun as it descended behind the backstretch.
But, like the original plans of the first owner’s “Daytona of the Midwest,” these dreams just never materialized.
The world changed and Sunset Speedway was not just a casualty of urban sprawl, it was a casualty of the changing times. Finally, with the move to Fridays...the legacy can be laid to rest as the track was so many years ago. As Thomas Wolfe wrote, “you can’t go home again.”
But it’s a progressive move. Some may say a survival move, the last move.
No longer will a city, even as big as Omaha support a track on its own, especially when the travel has essentially doubled. People cite the geography “it’s only 20 minutes” but in reality, cutting across town, getting through traffic, leaving at a time to guarantee you a spot - the time is much longer. Eagle is only “12 minutes east of Lincoln.” If you’re on 84th and O. Living on the North side of town, it’s a 30-40 minute trip. The trip from I-80 to wherever makes for a late Sunday night when you have to be up the next morning. Yes, I-80 is in the middle between Omaha and Lincoln - it’s also as far away as possible from each without being close to the other.
And, now that the fan isn’t driving the revenue - the back gate is - and what was a 50-60 car show won’t pay the bills without the packed stands. The shrinking pool of cars has to be drawn from further around. And that time adds up again. Sitting in the hottest parts of the day from 4-6 PM to get an early arrival home isn’t making things much more fan or racer friendly in the end.
The move to Fridays makes sense. No start times have been given, but I’m guessing...hoping that a later start is in order, to allow teams travel time after leaving work and let the activities begin as the day begins to cool.
There will be complainers. There will be hangers-on, there will be those few who are so terribly inconvenienced, they will go elsewhere...or complain like they will. But the benefits outweigh the losses. Does it impact other tracks? Perhaps, but cooperation will only go so far, no matter how well intentioned promoters are.
-Jason
I-80 Moves to Fridays
The NASCAR Whelen All American Series returns to I-80 Speedway on a new night for the 2012 season...Fridays!
The all NASCAR Whelen weekly show will feature the return of the Super Late Models as the 1st tier;this is not to be confused with the SLMR Series. The 2nd tier will be A Mods, 3rd tier is Pro Ams, 4th tier B Mods, 5th tier Crate Late Models/Grand Nationals and 6th tier Hornets. I-80 Speedway worked with Adams County Speedway and McCool Junction on scheduling these tiers.
Joe and Lee are finalizing the schedule; they are waiting on a few additional dates and hope to have it out soon. They are not running all 6 classes every night, but there may be a few nights when all 6 do run. This will be reflected in the schedule when it is released.
The SLMR Series (which is NOT the 1st tier NASCAR at I-80 Speedway) currently has 16 dates scheduled and a few more are being finalized.
Officials are also working with the owners to finalize the rules for the season.
Any questions about rules, times, admission prices, running more than one late model class, etc etc will be answered in the coming weeks as we work to finalize those answers for you!
We look forward to seeing you this year!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
WoO Return to Junction Motor Speedway 2012 Schedule
(All dates tentative)
For Insurance Purposes - all regular weekly racing classes are sanctioned NASCAR. The tiers will match I-80 Speedway and Adams County Speedway IA for State Championship and National Points opportunities.
The Regular Weekly Racing Program:
NASCAR Late Models-1ST TIER
NASCAR Modifieds- 2ND TIER
NASCAR B-Modifieds-4TH TIER - Points fund paid to match (3rd Tier's)
NASCAR Hobby Stocks - 3RD TIER
NASCAR 4 CYLINDERS -5TH TIER
2012 Schedule: Dates and Classes are Subject to Change
MARCH 31/APR 1 Spring Thaw
Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Modifieds, Late Models-(Both Days)
Cruisers-Sat. Only, 4 Cylinders-Sun. Only
APRIL
7 Test and Tune Day
14 Test and Tune Rain date
21 Weekly Racing Program
28 Weekly Racing Program
MAY
5 Weekly Racing Program
12 Weekly Racing Program/ SLMR / No B-Mods or Hobby Stocks
19 Weekly Racing Program
25 ASCS Midwest Sprints/ Vintage Lites/ GOTRA/ Cruisers
26 NCRA Late Models w/ Weekly Racing Program / No A-Mods & 4-Cylinders
JUNE
1 USMTS 2-DAY Shootout/ Cruisers & 4 Cylinders (non-sanctioned)
2 USMTS 2- Day Shootout/ NASCAR Late Models & B-Mods, Hobby Stocks (No A-Mods)
9 Weekly Racing Program
16 Weekly Racing Program
22 ASCS Midwest Sprints/ Vintage Lites / GOTRA/ Cruisers
23 Weekly Racing Program/ SLMR / B-Mods & Hobby Stocks
30 Weekly Racing Program
JULY
7 Weekly Racing Program/ SLMR / No A-Mods & Hobby Stocks
14 Weekly Racing Program
21 NO RACING
28 Lucas Oil POWRi Cornhusker Midget Challenge
w/ NASCAR Late Models & Hobby Stocks
AUGUST
4 Weekly Racing Program
10 King of the Hill Late Model Shoot Out/ MLRA/ NCRA Late Models
Cruisers and 4 Cylinders (non-sanctioned)
11 King of the Hill Late Model Shoot Out/ MLRA/ NCRA Late Models
NASCAR Late Models, Modifieds, B-Mods, Hobby Stocks
14 Kasey Kahne Challenge- World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
W/ Crate Late Models (non-sanctioned)
18 Weekly Racing Program
25 Weekly Racing Program (Possible SLMR date)
31 NPPA / NBPA Truck and Tractor Pull
SEPTEMBER
1 "Last Points Night" Weekly Racing Program
8 ASCS Midwest Sprints/ Late Models and B-Modifieds (Not Sanctioned)
OCTOBER
20-21 McCool 100 Hobby Stocks, B-Mods, Modifieds, Late Models-(Both Days)
Cruisers-Sat. Only, 4 Cylinders-Sun. Only
Thursday, December 22, 2011
2012 Beatrice Speedway Schedule
Beatrice Speedway released their 2012 Schedule. For more information visit www.beatricespeedway.com
Pit Gates Open: 5:30pm
Hot Laps: 7:00pm
Racing: 7:30pm
March
15th - IMCA Spring Nationals
Classes: All
16th - IMCA Spring Nationals
Classes: Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, and Hobby Stocks
17th - IMCA Spring Nationals
Classes: Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and Sport Compacts
April
20th - WFR CAR SHOW Test & Tune
Classes: All
27th - Opening Night
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
May
4th - Chase for the Championship Week #2
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
11th - Chase for the Championship Week #3
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
18th - No Races
25th - Chase for the Championship Week #4
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
June
1st - Chase for the Championship Week #5
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
8th - Chase for the Championship Week #6
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
15th - Chase for the Championship Week #7
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
22nd - Chase for the Championship Week #8
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
29th - Chase for the Championship Week #9
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
July
6th - Chase for the Championship Week #10 - Fireworks After the Races
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
13th - Chase for the Championship Week #11
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
20th - Chase for the Championship Week #12
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
27th - GAGE COUNTY FAIR - Chase for the Championship Week #13
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
28th - GAGE COUNTY FAIR - Eve of Destruction 7:00pm Start
Classes: Stock Cars and Sport Compacts
August
3rd - Chase for the Championship Week #14 - WFR Kids Night
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
10th - Chase for the Championship Week #15
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
17th - Chase for the Championship Week #16
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
24th - Season Finale
Classes: Modifieds, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, & Stock Cars
31st - 19th Annual Nebraska State Championship Races - Promoted by Jet Racing
Classes: To Be Announced
October
4th - Octoberfest Fall Nationals Practice Night
Classes: All
5th - Octoberfest Fall National
Classes: Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, and Hobby Stocks
6th - Octoberfest Fall National
Classes: Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and Sport Compacts
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Holiday Horsepower Drive
Via Buddy Ray Jones
We ARE having the hospital visit this year. We are a little behind on getting things posted this year due to issues with our house. (We are having to move due to flood damage in our house.) But we can't let the kids down. We need everyone’s help this year.
We need items for the gift drive. All donations (monetary and otherwise) can be sent to Joe’s Karting. The hospital visit is Saturday, December 17th and we only have a few items so far.
Recommended donations are: Racing shirts Decals Toys (new) Crayons Hand held games Cash Hero cards Hot wheels Coloring books Gift cards Stuffed animals Gift Bags (for infant gifts) Boxes (for the other gifts)
We have 100 children to help. It breaks down to about 60 kids from ages toddler to teenager and about 40 babies (many in NICU). For the babies we usually have a receiving blanket, a beanie baby animal, a stocking, and a set of booties per baby.
We try to give each child the same things in their boxes. If we get 5 t-shirts from 12 different racing teams, that would be 60 shirts for the older kids. Anything given is a big help and much appreciated by the kids.
Email or call Buddy Ray ASAP if you can help out.
Or if you would like to donate to the cause, please send to the Holiday Horsepower Drive at: Joe’s Karting c/o Buddy Ray Jones/Holiday Horsepower Drive 2121 S 32nd St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
or contact us at holidayhorsepowerdrive@yahoo.com or Buddy Ray at 402-517-8144 or Rachael Lee at 402-960-3190 Let’s Help the Kids Again This Year!!!!
All updates to items needed and drivers will be made at www.holidayhorsepowerdrive.com
We ARE having the hospital visit this year. We are a little behind on getting things posted this year due to issues with our house. (We are having to move due to flood damage in our house.) But we can't let the kids down. We need everyone’s help this year.
We need items for the gift drive. All donations (monetary and otherwise) can be sent to Joe’s Karting. The hospital visit is Saturday, December 17th and we only have a few items so far.
Recommended donations are: Racing shirts Decals Toys (new) Crayons Hand held games Cash Hero cards Hot wheels Coloring books Gift cards Stuffed animals Gift Bags (for infant gifts) Boxes (for the other gifts)
We have 100 children to help. It breaks down to about 60 kids from ages toddler to teenager and about 40 babies (many in NICU). For the babies we usually have a receiving blanket, a beanie baby animal, a stocking, and a set of booties per baby.
We try to give each child the same things in their boxes. If we get 5 t-shirts from 12 different racing teams, that would be 60 shirts for the older kids. Anything given is a big help and much appreciated by the kids.
Email or call Buddy Ray ASAP if you can help out.
Or if you would like to donate to the cause, please send to the Holiday Horsepower Drive at: Joe’s Karting c/o Buddy Ray Jones/Holiday Horsepower Drive 2121 S 32nd St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
or contact us at holidayhorsepowerdrive@yahoo.com or Buddy Ray at 402-517-8144 or Rachael Lee at 402-960-3190 Let’s Help the Kids Again This Year!!!!
All updates to items needed and drivers will be made at www.holidayhorsepowerdrive.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
2012 Eagle Schedule Sees World of Outlaws Return
Eagle, NE - After a two-year hiatus, and a one year absence from the state of Nebraska, the World of Outlaws Sprint Series returns for a one-day engagement on April 27 at Eagle Raceway, in an SLS Promotions event.
The remainder of the schedule mirrors the 2011 lineup, including a second go at a wingless 410 sprint show the first week of August and the continuation of the Eagle Nationals as an ASCS National Tour event run by TBJ Promotions.
Eagle kicks of 2012 with an ASCS Midwest Region sanctioned Ice Breaker Challenge for two days, and another ASCS show concludes the season with the annual Nebraska Cup.
All classes remain the same as last year with Sprints and IMCA Sanctioned Modifieds, SportMods, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. No word has come forward on any rules or sanctioning changes for the sprint class this season.
The full schedule is available here
The remainder of the schedule mirrors the 2011 lineup, including a second go at a wingless 410 sprint show the first week of August and the continuation of the Eagle Nationals as an ASCS National Tour event run by TBJ Promotions.
Eagle kicks of 2012 with an ASCS Midwest Region sanctioned Ice Breaker Challenge for two days, and another ASCS show concludes the season with the annual Nebraska Cup.
All classes remain the same as last year with Sprints and IMCA Sanctioned Modifieds, SportMods, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. No word has come forward on any rules or sanctioning changes for the sprint class this season.
The full schedule is available here
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Bob Jenkins’ Emotional, Incorrect Defense of IndyCar
As a response to the knee-jerk reactions of the detractors of IndyCar racing following Dan Wheldon’s death last week during the season finale race at Las Vegas, noted broadcaster Bob Jenkins published an article on his website taking issue with Jimmie Johnson’s broad assessment that stock cars were safer. However the sloppy manner in which the esteemed broadcaster presents his facts may have actually made a case against the sport.
Jenkins, by his own admission may have taken Johnson’s
quote out of context. But that comes off as an excuse as he uses that to paint his argument with a
very broad brush, citing the
number of deaths attributed to all stock cars since 2000. He includes not only NASCAR’s
premier series, but fatalities in regional, and semi-pro series as well as weekend short tracks.
To compare the broad array of “stock cars,” implying anything with fenders to the homogenous construction of IndyCars shows how much his take is as a visceral reaction as those calling for scalps from the IndyCar
community.
By cherry picking – or more accurately, reaching for the
entire fruit basket – he delivers an apples and oranges argument. And worse, if
any sort of standard statistics measure such as one used by governments or
insurance agencies, much less by anyone who took basic statistics in college would see –
he actually indicts IndyCar racing by (conveniently?) ignoring even a basic per-capita analysis.
You don’t even have to crunch numbers. The hand-waving
argument alone supports the theory.
If he is comparing all forms of stock car racing, then
consider three factors:
1.
fatalities per lap of competition
2.
fatalities per race
3.
fatalities per number of competitors
And his argument loses credibility quickly.
The NASCAR premier series – Sprint Cup – alone runs over twice as many races per season, most in the 4-500 mile range (longer than IndyCar), at a higher average rate of speed as most of the races are on ovals vs. the number of races on street/road courses for IndyCars. They run almost twice the amount of competitors per race.
The NASCAR premier series – Sprint Cup – alone runs over twice as many races per season, most in the 4-500 mile range (longer than IndyCar), at a higher average rate of speed as most of the races are on ovals vs. the number of races on street/road courses for IndyCars. They run almost twice the amount of competitors per race.
The number of potential opportunities for a serious accident
is much greater in NASCAR Sprint Cup alone.
Add the feeder series (Nationwide, ARCA) and the hundreds of local series races
run each week and while the risk is theoretically much more given, the
percentage of drivers killed per amount of race time on the track is far
lower than Indy Cars.
Trust me, I'm no NASCAR fan but the comparison using Jenkins' criteria is just playing a childish game of semantics.
Trust me, I'm no NASCAR fan but the comparison using Jenkins' criteria is just playing a childish game of semantics.
Perhaps Johnson's context only referred to Sprint Cup cars as being
safer. Even comparing those two: the fatality count is 4 in NASCAR, 3 in
IndyCar over the period. Hardly enough evidence to say one is either safer or more dangerous
than the other. That said, the last premier-level series death in NASCAR was
2001. So – does that mean that NASCAR has improved safety while IndyCar is failing
to keep pace? Of course not.
This aside, one has to look at the accident that occurred at LVMS. It was a freakish accident, but it wasn’t a freak one. A guy lost control and spun out in front of a large pack of cars. This wasn’t a pothole, an odd mechanical failure or any bolt-from-the-blue event. It could happen again and again.
THIS is why IndyCar needs to sit down and look at the way it
does things up to and including where and the nature of its races and where Johnson's statement holds weight. The nature of the event with 34 cars of highly variable talent at
a track where even the drivers (including Wheldon) had concerns about the speed
needs to be looked at.
Sometimes, the spectacle can’t be such that it justifies bloodsport. There’s a point where the ‘show’ has to take a back seat.
It’s not to say racing isn’t dangerous. Racing is also voluntary. Any driver or
team that concerned should have parked it. But I hope that we never see a
promoter use the unique mentality of the driven, hungry driver as leverage for
raising the level of danger even higher than what’s accepted.
And Jenkins, well meaning as he was may want to let this
argument rest lest he be hoist by his own HANS device, so to speak.
-Jason
Monday, October 17, 2011
Dan Wheldon 1978-2011
Nearly every racing fan has heard about the passing of two-time and defending Indy 500 Champion Dan Wheldon.
Wheldon lost his life in a horrific crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the IndyCar season finale.
There will be talk of the unique nature of the event: a $5 million potential bounty being offered to a non-series regular (Wheldon was the only eligible driver, however), the speed at LVMS and the number of cars.
But as Chip Ganassi and Dario Franchitti both said, those issues need to be addressed, but now is not the time.
I had only lightly followed the series the past few years, but and interview on the Opie and Anthony show (of all places) shortly after this year's 500 win turned me into a fan. He was my favorite type of racer - a guy who could connect with a bunch of New Yorkers who spend most of their time with locker room humor and don't care about racing. A nice guy with a sense of humor who could get it done behind the wheel.
What we sometimes forget is that these men and women put their lives on the line, for the sake of entertainment. Because they chose to lead that life makes it no less tragic.
For now, it is time to mourn a great racer, father, husband, and a true champion.
-Jason
Wheldon lost his life in a horrific crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the IndyCar season finale.
There will be talk of the unique nature of the event: a $5 million potential bounty being offered to a non-series regular (Wheldon was the only eligible driver, however), the speed at LVMS and the number of cars.
But as Chip Ganassi and Dario Franchitti both said, those issues need to be addressed, but now is not the time.
I had only lightly followed the series the past few years, but and interview on the Opie and Anthony show (of all places) shortly after this year's 500 win turned me into a fan. He was my favorite type of racer - a guy who could connect with a bunch of New Yorkers who spend most of their time with locker room humor and don't care about racing. A nice guy with a sense of humor who could get it done behind the wheel.
What we sometimes forget is that these men and women put their lives on the line, for the sake of entertainment. Because they chose to lead that life makes it no less tragic.
For now, it is time to mourn a great racer, father, husband, and a true champion.
-Jason
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The Voice of NASCAR
Here's a nice piece about NASCAR Camping World Truck Series announcer Rick Allen. Many of you remember him from his days as the PA Announcer from the University of Nebraska and racing fans know him during his time as the voice of Eagle Raceway.
http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/09/rick-allen-voice-of-nascar.html
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sponsorship Seminar
From Gary Dominguez
With the troubled times, and lack of expendable income for racers and sponsors alike, I am wondering if it may be time to put on another up-to-date sponsorship seminar? Some of you may have already taken it, but there are so many new ways to attract dollars to your race car, it may be worth the refresher course. I'm putting out feelers to see who would be interested.
If you are interested in taking the course, or have comments or concerns, please email me at gary.dominguez@homerealestate.com. Put sponsorship seminar on your subject line.
Thanks!
Gary
Friday, September 23, 2011
It's Going to be a Beautiful Weekend for Racing
From I-80 Speedway
The weather forecast for Eastern Nebraska this weekend is looking great and it's Cornhusker Classic Time. Come join us at I-80 Speedway this Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for three great nights of racing. Tonight the A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals, Pro Am/Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Hornets will be qualifying for the Inside Front 8 rows of Sunday's feature. The Super Late Models will also be running a complete program tonight co-sanctioned by the Corn Belt Clash and the Midwest Late Model Racing Association. Racing starts at 7 pm.
Saturday night will be qualifying for the Outside Front 8 rows of Sunday's features with another complete program for the CBC/MLRA Super Late Models. Racing starts at 6 pm. Then on Sunday it's time for last chance races and features for A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals, Pro Am/Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Hornets along with a complete program for the SLMR Super Late Models. Racing starts at 5 pm.
Grandstand Admission is $20 for Adults on Friday and Saturday and just $15 on Sunday. Juniors (6-15) are just $5 each day with kids 5 and under free as always. The Grandstands will open at 5:30 pm on Friday, 4:30 pm on Saturday and 3:30 pm on Sunday.
I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 80 at exit 420, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The 4/10 mile dirt track is home to the NASCAR Whelen All American Series (NWAAS) on Sunday nights, and host several specials featuring regional touring late model and sprint car series. For more information, visit www.I-80Speedway.com.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
ASCS Midwest Wraps up Season with I-80 Double
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (September 12, 2011) - The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region puts the wraps on the 2011 season with two full nights of racing action at Greenwood, Nebraska's I-80 Speedway this Friday and Saturday.
Both nights of competition culminate with $3,000-to-win feature events, with $400 to start in each night's feature.
With 17 nights of competition logged into the books, Springfield, Nebraska's Jack Dover has locked up his second ASCS Midwest championship as he carries a 463-point lead over Jordan Boston into the weekend.
Colorado's Bryan Gossel holds down third in points, with North Dakota's Lee Grosz and Missouri's Brian Brown rounding out the top five. The rest of the top ten includes Wayne Johnson, Billy Alley, Gregg Bakker, Jeff Osborn and Danny Lasoski.
Brian Brown has topped the last three ASCS Midwest events at I-80 Speedway and five of the last seven. Ten of Brown's ASCS Midwest series' best 20 career wins have taken place atop the 4/10-mile I-80 Speedway clay oval.
Both Friday and Saturday action at I-80 Speedway are set to fire off at 7:00 p.m.
Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway is located in Greenwood, NE, between Lincoln and Omaha off I-80 Exit 420, then 0.4 mile north on SR 63 then west. For more information, contact the track at 402-659-3301 or 402-342-3453.
The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region is slated for 21 nights of competition at seven different tracks throughout Nebraska and the surrounding areas of Missouri, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
Past ASCS Midwest Regional Winners at I-80 Speedway:
7/1/11 - Brian Brown
5/26/11 - Brian Brown
4/9/11 - Brian Brown
4/8/11 - Seth Bergman
9/24/10 - Billy Alley
9/3/10 - Brian Brown
7/2/10 - Brian Brown
5/27/10 - Shane Stewart
4/17/10 - Jack Dover
4/16/10 - Dustin Morgan
7/2/09 - Brian Brown
5/21/09 - Chad Humston
4/11/09 - Jonathan Cornell
4/10/09 - Billy Alley
8/14/07 - Jack Dover
4/15/07 - Chuck Swenson (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
4/14/07 - Brian Brown (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
8/15/06 - Billy Alley
7/3/06 - Jake Peters (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
4/8/06 - Brian Brown (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
8/3/05 - Brian Brown (Midwest vs. National)
7/8/05 - Brian Brown
4/15/05 - Terry McCarl
The 2011 season marks the 20th year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, with approximately 200 nights of competition at tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Both nights of competition culminate with $3,000-to-win feature events, with $400 to start in each night's feature.
With 17 nights of competition logged into the books, Springfield, Nebraska's Jack Dover has locked up his second ASCS Midwest championship as he carries a 463-point lead over Jordan Boston into the weekend.
Colorado's Bryan Gossel holds down third in points, with North Dakota's Lee Grosz and Missouri's Brian Brown rounding out the top five. The rest of the top ten includes Wayne Johnson, Billy Alley, Gregg Bakker, Jeff Osborn and Danny Lasoski.
Brian Brown has topped the last three ASCS Midwest events at I-80 Speedway and five of the last seven. Ten of Brown's ASCS Midwest series' best 20 career wins have taken place atop the 4/10-mile I-80 Speedway clay oval.
Both Friday and Saturday action at I-80 Speedway are set to fire off at 7:00 p.m.
Nebraska Raceway Park's I-80 Speedway is located in Greenwood, NE, between Lincoln and Omaha off I-80 Exit 420, then 0.4 mile north on SR 63 then west. For more information, contact the track at 402-659-3301 or 402-342-3453.
The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region is slated for 21 nights of competition at seven different tracks throughout Nebraska and the surrounding areas of Missouri, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
Past ASCS Midwest Regional Winners at I-80 Speedway:
7/1/11 - Brian Brown
5/26/11 - Brian Brown
4/9/11 - Brian Brown
4/8/11 - Seth Bergman
9/24/10 - Billy Alley
9/3/10 - Brian Brown
7/2/10 - Brian Brown
5/27/10 - Shane Stewart
4/17/10 - Jack Dover
4/16/10 - Dustin Morgan
7/2/09 - Brian Brown
5/21/09 - Chad Humston
4/11/09 - Jonathan Cornell
4/10/09 - Billy Alley
8/14/07 - Jack Dover
4/15/07 - Chuck Swenson (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
4/14/07 - Brian Brown (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
8/15/06 - Billy Alley
7/3/06 - Jake Peters (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
4/8/06 - Brian Brown (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
8/3/05 - Brian Brown (Midwest vs. National)
7/8/05 - Brian Brown
4/15/05 - Terry McCarl
The 2011 season marks the 20th year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, with approximately 200 nights of competition at tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Nebraska Sprint Car Season finale at I-80 Speedway
The 360 Sprint Cars will be making their last appearance in the Cornhusker State this year with the running of the ASCS/NCRA Sprint Car Challenge at I-80 Speedway on Friday and Saturday, September 16 & 17. The event will feature drivers from the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) and the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) running complete programs both nights. Each night’s feature will pay $3,000 to win and $400 to start.
The two day show will finish out the 2011 season for the ASCS Midwest Region. Last weekend the series ran two events in the Cornhusker State with Sioux Falls’ Greg Bakker and Louisiana’s Jason Johnson picking up wins. Entering this weekend’s action Springfield, Nebraska’s Jack Dover has all but locked up his second ASCS Midwest Championship. Jordan Boston, Bryan Gossel, defending series champion Lee Grosz and Brian Brown round out the top five in ASCS Midwest points.
The NCRA side of the Challenge is not as clear cut as C. J. Johnson and Gary Lee Maier are locked in a battle for the 2011 NCRA Sprint Car Championship. Jason Martin, Patrick Stasa and Mike Peters round out the top five. The NCRA has one Sprint Car left remaining after this weekend, that being on October 1 at Wichita, Kansas. Many of the best 360 sprint car drivers in the nation are expected to be at I-80 Speedway this weekend.
Racing starts each night at 7 pm. Grandstand Admission for Adults is $15 on Friday night and $20 on Saturday night. Juniors (6-15) are $5 each night with 5 and under free. Pit Passes are $30 each night.
For more information call Ed Kosiski at (402)-659-3301.
Two-Night "Sprint Car Challenge" For NCRA Sprints This Weekend @ I-80
Park City, Kansas - September 12, 2011 - Current series point leader C.J. Johnson of Quinter, Kansas will lead the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Smiley's Racing Products sprint division into unchartered territory since 2007 when the tour will square off against the American Sprint Car Series Midwest region this coming Friday and Saturday night in the "Sprint Car Challenge at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska.
And with this big sprint series showdown you know both nights will be big for all racers with both nights point races for the NCRA series and feature winners both nights earning $3000. Just starting both feature finales will earn a driver $400.
Each days non-qualifier feature winner will earn $300 with a dash being held both days that will pay $500.
Entry fee is only $10 each day and the left rear tire rule that NCRA has in their 2011 rule book has been waived for both events.
The two day weekend will make it fourteen point races total for the series schedule in 2011 with eleven races having been completed thus far this season. I-80 Speedway will make the eighth different venue for the division in what will end up being the most ambitious NCRA sprint car schedule in years.
Johnson comes in with a 75 point lead over former five-time series champion Garry Lee Maier of Dodge City, Kansas.
Jason Martin, Patrick Stasa, Mike Peters, Luke Cranston, Jeremy Campbell, Taylor Velasquez, and Kris Miller are the top ten in series points and are just a few of the drivers who will be on hand representing NCRA.
It has definitely been a season of parity for the series as ten different drivers have took home victories out of the eleven races held thus far.
Jack Dover of Springfield, Nebraska will lead the ASCS Midwest region to the Nebraska Raceway Park facility with Jordan Boston second in series points. Boston took home the victory in the 55th annual Hutchinson Grand Nationals in Hutchinson, Kansas back earlier this season in NCRA competition.
Bryan Gossel, Lee Grosz, Billy Alley and Gregg Baker are just a few of the drivers who will be representing the ASCS.
On Friday, racing starts at 7pm. grandstand admission is $15 for Adults, $5 for juniors (6-15) with 5 and under free. All Pit Passes will be $30.
On Saturday, racing will start at 7 pm with grandstand admission $20 for Adults, $5 for juniors and 5 and under free. All Pit Passes will be $30.
I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 80 at exit 420, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The 4/10 mile dirt track is home to the NASCAR Whelen All American Series (NWAAS) on Sunday nights, and host several specials featuring touring late model and sprint car series. For more information, visit www.I-80Speedway.com.
For more information on the 41st anniversary season for the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Smiley's Racing Products, find them at their new online address www.racencra.com or call the series office (316) 755-1781.
The series would like to take this time to thank their sprint car partners and sponsors for the 2011 race season:
Park City, Kansas, Smiley's Racing Products, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels
Contingency Sponsors: Saldana Racing Products, The Brake Man
Friday nights feature finale payout: 1) $3000, 2) $1500, 3) $1000, 4) $800, 5) $700, $600, 7) $500, 8) $475, 9) $450, 10) $425, 11-22) $400,
Saturday nights championship feature finale payout: 1) $3000, 2) $2000, 3) $1400, 4) $1000, 5) $900, 6) $800, 7) $700, 8) $600, 9) $550, 10) $500, 11) $450, 12-22) $400
Dash (both nights): 1) $500, 2) $400, 3) $300, 4) $200, 5) $100, 6) $100
Non-Qualifiers (both nights): 1) $300, 2) $250, 3) $200, 4) $150, 5-15) $100
Hard charger (both nights): $500
Sunday, September 11, 2011
All Good Things...
Must come to an end.
I'll be covering the Nebraska Cup for the Lincoln Journal Star.
But I've come to a decision that if Sunday's Nebraska Cup is not my final race this year, 2011 will be the last year I plan on visiting dirt tracks as an unpaid photographer/blogger on a regular basis.
It doesn't mean I don't have an interest in the sport because I do. I still love the automobile and motorsport - it doesn't mean I don't like doing the work. But if I'm going to work, I'd rather do it for a paycheck. This isn't a labor of love anymore.
One of the reasons I quit working on a weekly basis in racing after the 2006 season was because it wasn't fun anymore. I need to find some balance between the stresses of work and home, and what is supposed to be relaxation. This isn't relaxing. It's tedious.
Next season, I may be pushing hard on the money angle and start to blog for pay. Open up the site to ads, become more aggressive with marketing, and so on - IF I see the business opportunity.
I'm glad football season is here. I'm looking forward to hockey season, and the thought of visiting a Lincoln Stars game, wearing my new heavyweight Montreal Canadiens sweatshirt, sitting down with a beer and watching some hockey just sounds wonderful. I will enjoy spending Saturdays and Sundays watching football, and going out with my family.
When it comes to the show, I'm tired of the bitching, my own bitching included. I'm tired of the drama taking place in the photography arena and the chiseling and backbiting. I'm tired of complaining about the show - that contains parts that I will never like - and I'm tired of message board groaning.
Things aren't going back the way they were, there will never be enough money, etc. I realize people say this everywhere, but for some reason in the racing world, it's worse. It ran off people I grew up with around the track. It ran my dad off. The constant whining and pining just leave me asking "why do I come out here then?"
I've seen friends go away, I've seen families (including my own) break up over this. This is ridiculous. It's a hobby, executed by some very skilled people, but a hobby nonetheless.
I took a break for a reason. Before my wife and I were married, our pastor requested some counseling as part of standard practice. One of the suggestions he made was to stay apart for a while. The goal being to see if we just couldn't be without each other.
My wife and I did that. We spent a little more time doing our own thing, but we know that being together was and is still a good thing, twelve years and one child later.
But my break from Eagle and the racing world was different. I'd rather be in the stands drinking beer if I wasn't working, and I am going to be very selective with the camera tonight. It's possible I'll spend most of the night in the press box.
I'm sure that people will say, well wait until spring and see what you think. Go to a race and just enjoy it, don't worry about photos or the blog. These are good suggestions, and I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Maybe next Friday at I-80 I'll just be having some fun. Perhaps a trip to Beatrice for Octoberfest without worry of a deadline, upload, etc. would be good.
I'll give it a try. And then, I'll give it a rest. I appreciate all the great comments and feedback I've received for the past six seasons. I've met people and opened doors. It's been fun but I think it's also neared its end. I do plan on updating and such, but with what frequency I'm not sure.
Take care and thanks,
Jason
I'll be covering the Nebraska Cup for the Lincoln Journal Star.
But I've come to a decision that if Sunday's Nebraska Cup is not my final race this year, 2011 will be the last year I plan on visiting dirt tracks as an unpaid photographer/blogger on a regular basis.
It doesn't mean I don't have an interest in the sport because I do. I still love the automobile and motorsport - it doesn't mean I don't like doing the work. But if I'm going to work, I'd rather do it for a paycheck. This isn't a labor of love anymore.
One of the reasons I quit working on a weekly basis in racing after the 2006 season was because it wasn't fun anymore. I need to find some balance between the stresses of work and home, and what is supposed to be relaxation. This isn't relaxing. It's tedious.
Next season, I may be pushing hard on the money angle and start to blog for pay. Open up the site to ads, become more aggressive with marketing, and so on - IF I see the business opportunity.
I'm glad football season is here. I'm looking forward to hockey season, and the thought of visiting a Lincoln Stars game, wearing my new heavyweight Montreal Canadiens sweatshirt, sitting down with a beer and watching some hockey just sounds wonderful. I will enjoy spending Saturdays and Sundays watching football, and going out with my family.
When it comes to the show, I'm tired of the bitching, my own bitching included. I'm tired of the drama taking place in the photography arena and the chiseling and backbiting. I'm tired of complaining about the show - that contains parts that I will never like - and I'm tired of message board groaning.
Things aren't going back the way they were, there will never be enough money, etc. I realize people say this everywhere, but for some reason in the racing world, it's worse. It ran off people I grew up with around the track. It ran my dad off. The constant whining and pining just leave me asking "why do I come out here then?"
I've seen friends go away, I've seen families (including my own) break up over this. This is ridiculous. It's a hobby, executed by some very skilled people, but a hobby nonetheless.
I took a break for a reason. Before my wife and I were married, our pastor requested some counseling as part of standard practice. One of the suggestions he made was to stay apart for a while. The goal being to see if we just couldn't be without each other.
My wife and I did that. We spent a little more time doing our own thing, but we know that being together was and is still a good thing, twelve years and one child later.
But my break from Eagle and the racing world was different. I'd rather be in the stands drinking beer if I wasn't working, and I am going to be very selective with the camera tonight. It's possible I'll spend most of the night in the press box.
I'm sure that people will say, well wait until spring and see what you think. Go to a race and just enjoy it, don't worry about photos or the blog. These are good suggestions, and I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Maybe next Friday at I-80 I'll just be having some fun. Perhaps a trip to Beatrice for Octoberfest without worry of a deadline, upload, etc. would be good.
I'll give it a try. And then, I'll give it a rest. I appreciate all the great comments and feedback I've received for the past six seasons. I've met people and opened doors. It's been fun but I think it's also neared its end. I do plan on updating and such, but with what frequency I'm not sure.
Take care and thanks,
Jason
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