From ASCS Midwest Director Chuck Zitterich
This Friday June 22nd we will be making our 2nd stop of the 2012 season at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE.
We're getting into the "dog days" of summer where car counts begin to slightly drop off so I'm hoping you all head to McCool this Friday to continue our great 2012 Speedway Motors Midwest season!
We are having our tightest point race in the last few seasons, and with the "Big Boys" down in the deep south for the ASCS National Speed Weeks, the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region points race is really up in the air.
Hope to see you all this Friday @ McCool Junction
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region Top (25) In Points (after the June 15th race @ Cameron, MO)
Pos Driver Points
1 Stu Snyder 1083
2 Jordan Boston 970
3 Ryan Roberts 959
4 Trevor Grossenbacher 903
5 Jack Dover 877
6 Gage Dorr 853
7 Randy Hibbs 737
8 Lee Grosz 692
9 Bryan Gossel 658
10 Jason Danley 656
11 Tyler Drueke 636
12 Mark Pace 634
13 Don Droud Jr 598
14 Robby Wolfgang 574
15 Danny Lasoski 531
16 Adam Gullion 530
17 Brian Brown 528
18 Jake Martens 494
19 Davey Heskin 458
20 Kaley Gharst 456
21 Jody Rosenboom 435
22 Eric Lutz 404
23 Doug Lovegrove 395
24 John Klabunde 389
25 Ryan Kitchen 388
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
ASCS Midwest Update
ASCS Midwest Region Update #12
June 11, 2012
Budweiser Shoot-Out This Friday
Friday June 15th
US36 Raceway * Cameron, MO.
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region
vs
Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region
$1,500 to win A Main!
$500 bonus to win Heat Races!
Pits Open @5:00pm - Racing @ 8:00pm
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ASCS Midwest Region On-Deck:
Fri. June 22nd * McCool Junction, NE (ASCS Midwest)
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Fri. June 29th * Greenwood, NE (ASCS Midwest)
Tue. July 3rd * Cameron, MO (ASCS National vs ASCS Midwest)
Thur. July 5th * Sioux Falls, SD (ASCS Sprint Cars on Display)
* Location Sioux Falls Ford * Free Cook-Out * Driver Autographs
* Plenty of Free Parking for the week for trucks & trailers
Fri. July 6th * Rock Rapids, IA (ASCS National vs ASCS Midwest)
Sat. July 7th * Hartford, SD (ASCS National vs ASCS Midwest)
June 11, 2012
Budweiser Shoot-Out This Friday
Friday June 15th
US36 Raceway * Cameron, MO.
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region
vs
Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region
$1,500 to win A Main!
$500 bonus to win Heat Races!
Pits Open @5:00pm - Racing @ 8:00pm
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASCS Midwest Region On-Deck:
Fri. June 22nd * McCool Junction, NE (ASCS Midwest)
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Fri. June 29th * Greenwood, NE (ASCS Midwest)
Tue. July 3rd * Cameron, MO (ASCS National vs ASCS Midwest)
Thur. July 5th * Sioux Falls, SD (ASCS Sprint Cars on Display)
* Location Sioux Falls Ford * Free Cook-Out * Driver Autographs
* Plenty of Free Parking for the week for trucks & trailers
Fri. July 6th * Rock Rapids, IA (ASCS National vs ASCS Midwest)
Sat. July 7th * Hartford, SD (ASCS National vs ASCS Midwest)
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Editorial - A Victim of Success
Made my first trip to the racetrack Memorial Day weekend - making to Eagle’s “Superganza” (AKA Driver Appreciation, AKA Free ticket night).
Once again, the place was packed, prompting the track to open up the wooden Southwest grandstand. Fans were treated to the normal program, with unseasonably high mid-90’s temperatures, along with additional features as the Sprints and Hobby stocks made up their races from the previous week’s rainout.
I thought I got there early (around 5), but others arrived early with promises of pit tours and pre-race festivities. I ended up parking somewhere near Palmyra.
Much ado has been made over the dry, hard track conditions and the toll it’s taken on Sprint Car tires. The criticism on the message boards and over the phone/in-person grew on owner Roger Hadan’s nerves so much he barred a former sprint car owner and a crew chief from entering the pits for the remainder of the season.
For the record, I think he’s in his right to do so. Using a term I’ve said before, “his hut, his rules.” You can voice an opinion...doesn’t mean it comes without consequence. I won’t argue ‘freedom of speech’ because insisting that is so dumb it doesn’t merit further thought.
OK. About the racing. The track went dry again, no help from a lengthy red flag when a person suffered a medical emergency in the pits, necessitating the need for both ambulances on the grounds. Totally understandable. Some jackass had the audacity to complain about it on Eagle's facebook page. It's part of racing. It happens rarely. I hope if I have a medical emergency, anyone who can put on a band-aid is helping me. Man, people and their First World problems...
The races clicked on, oddly with a hobby stock and modified flipping during their heats. Intermission was not to be track repair time, but Roger’s dismay at what was to be another rubber-down track was obvious over the radio.
I decided to drop off some of my excess baggage back at the car, and come back with just the camera, for one-off shots. I found my vehicle, sat down, grabbed an icy Gatorade out of the cooler and determined I had enough for one night and headed home. To be honest, I actually had to wait for traffic - there was a small, but noticeable stream of cars heading out.
And that brings me to this: the show is a victim of its own success. Roger, for many reasons has made Eagle a destination for fans and cars. Contrary to some belief (and lining up with hard evidence), “cars bring crowds” isn’t true. It is more “crowds bring cars.” There isn’t much that stokes a racer’s ego like running in front of packed stands. The crowd brings energy along with revenue.
But the sheer amount of cars...on a good night is too much for me anymore. The delays and additional entertainment events led to a show that ended at 12:30. My legs, butt, family life...can’t take that on a regular basis.
I’m not bashing Roger by any means. He is blessed with the proverbial “nice problem to have.” But it’s a culture, a way of being that is foreign to me and I’m just not built for it anymore...or at least not now.
The following Saturday, Eagle changed the order of the races to put the sprints first. The result by most accounts was a one-laner in the heats because it was tacky, with rubber down conditions at feature time. By the end of the night, pictures tweeted showed a dusty haze across the track.
I think the major, underlying issue is this: Eagle, because of the great car counts and a desire to end, well..on Saturday forces them to start at 6:30. They hotlap at 5:30. The track is being baked just an hour removed from the usual daily temperature peak for this time of year. The sun is still relatively high in the sky. You’re asking someone to run a day show and expecting the track to be tacky at night. Last year, the water was dumped and dumped leaving a wet, but rough track. To stave off the roughness this year, the track is beaten down like a rented mule, leaving a smooth as (and abrasive as) concrete surface.
Getting that ‘perfect’ track is such a fine line. Do you want it tacky and smooth? Probably ain’t going to happen with that assortment of cars. Dry? OK...I like dry tracks personally, when there’s passing. Can there be some balance here? It’s tough to gauge and it’s an art, not a science. To think Roger is trying to set the track up that way to run off sprints...and more funny, bringing in late models is just ridiculous.
Repeat after me: Roger owns the track. If he wanted sprints out, he would’ve got rid of them a long time ago.
He wouldn’t be paying close to a half-million dollars in purse over his tenure to a class he wanted gone from day one. He wouldn’t be running a season ending sprint show as a big-money event if that were the case. He’d have a lot more late model specials...maybe would’ve run them as support more often. By the way, Late Models will squeeze out a track as quick as sprint cars, with wide-ish tires and more weight.
Contrary to a rumor: he is not under contract to run sprints. Where does that come from?
This weekend’s Eagle Nationals will be interesting - from the track conditions standpoint alone. A 7:00PM start, and only three classes has a major impact on how one sets up the track. If the track holds up and produces an exciting show, the people will yell, “see how it’s done!” and cite the fact that the show was independently promoted.
But that would be unfair. The conditions are totally different.
I plan on attending both nights - and my hope is that it’s a great show, with a lot of cars, great racing and a good time, ending at a reasonable hour. The conditions lend themselves to it.
What happens next week? Well, the game changes again. I’m not saying we need to deal with it, but it’s a problem yet to be solved. I honestly believe Roger is trying to solve it.
-Jason
Once again, the place was packed, prompting the track to open up the wooden Southwest grandstand. Fans were treated to the normal program, with unseasonably high mid-90’s temperatures, along with additional features as the Sprints and Hobby stocks made up their races from the previous week’s rainout.
I thought I got there early (around 5), but others arrived early with promises of pit tours and pre-race festivities. I ended up parking somewhere near Palmyra.
Much ado has been made over the dry, hard track conditions and the toll it’s taken on Sprint Car tires. The criticism on the message boards and over the phone/in-person grew on owner Roger Hadan’s nerves so much he barred a former sprint car owner and a crew chief from entering the pits for the remainder of the season.
For the record, I think he’s in his right to do so. Using a term I’ve said before, “his hut, his rules.” You can voice an opinion...doesn’t mean it comes without consequence. I won’t argue ‘freedom of speech’ because insisting that is so dumb it doesn’t merit further thought.
OK. About the racing. The track went dry again, no help from a lengthy red flag when a person suffered a medical emergency in the pits, necessitating the need for both ambulances on the grounds. Totally understandable. Some jackass had the audacity to complain about it on Eagle's facebook page. It's part of racing. It happens rarely. I hope if I have a medical emergency, anyone who can put on a band-aid is helping me. Man, people and their First World problems...
The races clicked on, oddly with a hobby stock and modified flipping during their heats. Intermission was not to be track repair time, but Roger’s dismay at what was to be another rubber-down track was obvious over the radio.
I decided to drop off some of my excess baggage back at the car, and come back with just the camera, for one-off shots. I found my vehicle, sat down, grabbed an icy Gatorade out of the cooler and determined I had enough for one night and headed home. To be honest, I actually had to wait for traffic - there was a small, but noticeable stream of cars heading out.
And that brings me to this: the show is a victim of its own success. Roger, for many reasons has made Eagle a destination for fans and cars. Contrary to some belief (and lining up with hard evidence), “cars bring crowds” isn’t true. It is more “crowds bring cars.” There isn’t much that stokes a racer’s ego like running in front of packed stands. The crowd brings energy along with revenue.
But the sheer amount of cars...on a good night is too much for me anymore. The delays and additional entertainment events led to a show that ended at 12:30. My legs, butt, family life...can’t take that on a regular basis.
I’m not bashing Roger by any means. He is blessed with the proverbial “nice problem to have.” But it’s a culture, a way of being that is foreign to me and I’m just not built for it anymore...or at least not now.
The following Saturday, Eagle changed the order of the races to put the sprints first. The result by most accounts was a one-laner in the heats because it was tacky, with rubber down conditions at feature time. By the end of the night, pictures tweeted showed a dusty haze across the track.
I think the major, underlying issue is this: Eagle, because of the great car counts and a desire to end, well..on Saturday forces them to start at 6:30. They hotlap at 5:30. The track is being baked just an hour removed from the usual daily temperature peak for this time of year. The sun is still relatively high in the sky. You’re asking someone to run a day show and expecting the track to be tacky at night. Last year, the water was dumped and dumped leaving a wet, but rough track. To stave off the roughness this year, the track is beaten down like a rented mule, leaving a smooth as (and abrasive as) concrete surface.
Getting that ‘perfect’ track is such a fine line. Do you want it tacky and smooth? Probably ain’t going to happen with that assortment of cars. Dry? OK...I like dry tracks personally, when there’s passing. Can there be some balance here? It’s tough to gauge and it’s an art, not a science. To think Roger is trying to set the track up that way to run off sprints...and more funny, bringing in late models is just ridiculous.
Repeat after me: Roger owns the track. If he wanted sprints out, he would’ve got rid of them a long time ago.
He wouldn’t be paying close to a half-million dollars in purse over his tenure to a class he wanted gone from day one. He wouldn’t be running a season ending sprint show as a big-money event if that were the case. He’d have a lot more late model specials...maybe would’ve run them as support more often. By the way, Late Models will squeeze out a track as quick as sprint cars, with wide-ish tires and more weight.
Contrary to a rumor: he is not under contract to run sprints. Where does that come from?
This weekend’s Eagle Nationals will be interesting - from the track conditions standpoint alone. A 7:00PM start, and only three classes has a major impact on how one sets up the track. If the track holds up and produces an exciting show, the people will yell, “see how it’s done!” and cite the fact that the show was independently promoted.
But that would be unfair. The conditions are totally different.
I plan on attending both nights - and my hope is that it’s a great show, with a lot of cars, great racing and a good time, ending at a reasonable hour. The conditions lend themselves to it.
What happens next week? Well, the game changes again. I’m not saying we need to deal with it, but it’s a problem yet to be solved. I honestly believe Roger is trying to solve it.
-Jason
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Eagle Nationals Featuring ASCS National Tour this weekend at Eagle
From ASCS
Tulsa, Oklahoma (June 4, 2012) Working on completing the first fifth of the 2012 lineup, a week off after the Steve King Memorial will find the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV back at the track for the 28th running of the Eagle Nationals at the world's fastest third mile; Eagle Raceway just east of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Presented by TBJ Promotions for the third year, event promoter Tony Bruce Jr. holds Eagle Raceway in high regards, "Eagle is probably one of the coolest places we get to go to. The fans are great and very appreciative to have such a great facility."
Featuring a $3,000 winner's purse on June 8th and a $5,000 check on June 9th, the Eagle Nationals stands as one of the most respected open wheel events in the mid-west and for local favorite and reigning champion, Jack Dover, the Eagle Nationals bears even greater meaning.
"It's awesome being this close to home and having your local crowd cheering you on." Says Dover of the Eagle Nationals. "I'd say that's the best thing I like about this race is the fans going crazy for me. It gets me pumped up and makes me drive harder."
After taking a hard hit during the opening laps of ASCS competition at I-80 Speedway on Thursday May 24th, Dover was absent from the Steve King Memorial, doing so in order to rebuild. The decision was a lucrative one as Dover was victorious in double features at Eagle Raceway on Saturday May 26th. "After you get your first win of the season it is real confidence booster. I see us getting a lot more wins this year." Related Dover about his Eagle Raceway triumphs giving thanks to his parents, crew, and sponsors Home Pride and Certified Transmission for the continued support.
In their fourth visit to the third mile oval, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV enters this weekend's events with the MVT 41 of Jason Johnson reclaiming the points lead by a slim four point margin over series rival Wayne Johnson in the Oil Medics 77. Settings up for a very long title run, neither Jason nor Wayne have yet to finish outside the top 10 this season.
After mechanical woes at Valley and I-80 Speedway, current show position holder Brady Bacon was able to garner an impressive runner up finish before landing the win at the Steve King Memorial; putting the Oil Field Equipment 99 back in the points battle only 45 markers behind after having been 101 points in the hole.
Johnny Herrera currently finds himself forth in points after claiming his fifth top five finish of the season at Jetmore. Still in search of his first win of the season, Herrera sits only 36 points ahead of Brodix Rookie of the Year contender Brad Loyet who has picked up great speed as of late taking six top five finishes in his last eight outings with the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV.
Tony Bruce Jr. holds sixth after getting his second win of the year at Valley Speedway with Gary Wright seventh. Danny Wood, who won the Eagle Nationals in 2010, currently sits eighth with Seth Bergman and Dustin Morgan rounding out the top ten.
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV
When and Where:
June 8th & 9th - Eagle Raceway - Eagle, Nebraska - Gates Open at 4pm / Racing at 6:30pm
Track Information:
Directions (according to NSD) - I-80 to exit 420, then 11 miles south of SR 63, then west.
Address: 617 South 238th St. Eagle, Nebraska 68347
Phone #: 402-781-2243 or 402-238-2595
Website: www.eagleraceway.com
Past ASCS Winners (Eagle Raceway): Danny Wood (2010), Jason Johnson (2011), Jack Dover (2012)
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Points (top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 1,696; 2. Wayne Johnson 1,692; 3. Brady Bacon 1,651 4. Johnny Herrera 1,552; 5. Brad Loyet 1,516; 6. Tony Bruce Jr. 1,488; 7. Gary Wright 1,410; 8. Danny Wood 1,408; 9. Seth Bergman 1,342; 10. Dustin Morgan 1,321
2012 Feature Winners: Jason Johnson-3, Tony Bruce Jr.-2, Wayne Johnson-2, Brady Bacon-1, Seth Bergman-1, Danny Lasoski-1, Jason Martin-1, Dustin Morgan-1, Danny Wood-1
Tulsa, Oklahoma (June 4, 2012) Working on completing the first fifth of the 2012 lineup, a week off after the Steve King Memorial will find the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV back at the track for the 28th running of the Eagle Nationals at the world's fastest third mile; Eagle Raceway just east of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Presented by TBJ Promotions for the third year, event promoter Tony Bruce Jr. holds Eagle Raceway in high regards, "Eagle is probably one of the coolest places we get to go to. The fans are great and very appreciative to have such a great facility."
Featuring a $3,000 winner's purse on June 8th and a $5,000 check on June 9th, the Eagle Nationals stands as one of the most respected open wheel events in the mid-west and for local favorite and reigning champion, Jack Dover, the Eagle Nationals bears even greater meaning.
"It's awesome being this close to home and having your local crowd cheering you on." Says Dover of the Eagle Nationals. "I'd say that's the best thing I like about this race is the fans going crazy for me. It gets me pumped up and makes me drive harder."
After taking a hard hit during the opening laps of ASCS competition at I-80 Speedway on Thursday May 24th, Dover was absent from the Steve King Memorial, doing so in order to rebuild. The decision was a lucrative one as Dover was victorious in double features at Eagle Raceway on Saturday May 26th. "After you get your first win of the season it is real confidence booster. I see us getting a lot more wins this year." Related Dover about his Eagle Raceway triumphs giving thanks to his parents, crew, and sponsors Home Pride and Certified Transmission for the continued support.
In their fourth visit to the third mile oval, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV enters this weekend's events with the MVT 41 of Jason Johnson reclaiming the points lead by a slim four point margin over series rival Wayne Johnson in the Oil Medics 77. Settings up for a very long title run, neither Jason nor Wayne have yet to finish outside the top 10 this season.
After mechanical woes at Valley and I-80 Speedway, current show position holder Brady Bacon was able to garner an impressive runner up finish before landing the win at the Steve King Memorial; putting the Oil Field Equipment 99 back in the points battle only 45 markers behind after having been 101 points in the hole.
Johnny Herrera currently finds himself forth in points after claiming his fifth top five finish of the season at Jetmore. Still in search of his first win of the season, Herrera sits only 36 points ahead of Brodix Rookie of the Year contender Brad Loyet who has picked up great speed as of late taking six top five finishes in his last eight outings with the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV.
Tony Bruce Jr. holds sixth after getting his second win of the year at Valley Speedway with Gary Wright seventh. Danny Wood, who won the Eagle Nationals in 2010, currently sits eighth with Seth Bergman and Dustin Morgan rounding out the top ten.
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV
When and Where:
June 8th & 9th - Eagle Raceway - Eagle, Nebraska - Gates Open at 4pm / Racing at 6:30pm
Track Information:
Directions (according to NSD) - I-80 to exit 420, then 11 miles south of SR 63, then west.
Address: 617 South 238th St. Eagle, Nebraska 68347
Phone #: 402-781-2243 or 402-238-2595
Website: www.eagleraceway.com
Past ASCS Winners (Eagle Raceway): Danny Wood (2010), Jason Johnson (2011), Jack Dover (2012)
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Points (top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 1,696; 2. Wayne Johnson 1,692; 3. Brady Bacon 1,651 4. Johnny Herrera 1,552; 5. Brad Loyet 1,516; 6. Tony Bruce Jr. 1,488; 7. Gary Wright 1,410; 8. Danny Wood 1,408; 9. Seth Bergman 1,342; 10. Dustin Morgan 1,321
2012 Feature Winners: Jason Johnson-3, Tony Bruce Jr.-2, Wayne Johnson-2, Brady Bacon-1, Seth Bergman-1, Danny Lasoski-1, Jason Martin-1, Dustin Morgan-1, Danny Wood-1
Friday, June 01, 2012
Driver finds inspiration in boys' fight with cancer - Lincoln Journal Star
By KEN HAMBLETON / Lincoln Journal Star
Isaac Corter may be the youngest crew chief in the history of auto racing at Eagle Raceway or anywhere else for that matter.
The 13-year-old from Fairbury works with Steve Swarthout's sport modified racing team of Barry Schomberg, Max Harder, Russell Harms and Matthew Keller to get Swarthout to the front of the pack on Saturday nights.
"It was one of the best days in his life," said Isaac's grandmother Donna Kleinbeck. "He's been going to races with his grandpa (Rick) since he was in diapers and now he's down in the pits and loving it."
Last weekend, the No. 23 racer with the TUFF logo for "tough enough to fight cancer," passed to the front of the pack and hung on to win the A main feature race.
Read more: http://journalstar.com/sports/local/motor-sports/driver-finds-inspiration-in-boys-fight-with-cancer/article_c1c060e1-d88b-5db5-8d0f-9887a72efd34.html#ixzz1wYE0QZn9
Isaac Corter may be the youngest crew chief in the history of auto racing at Eagle Raceway or anywhere else for that matter.
The 13-year-old from Fairbury works with Steve Swarthout's sport modified racing team of Barry Schomberg, Max Harder, Russell Harms and Matthew Keller to get Swarthout to the front of the pack on Saturday nights.
"It was one of the best days in his life," said Isaac's grandmother Donna Kleinbeck. "He's been going to races with his grandpa (Rick) since he was in diapers and now he's down in the pits and loving it."
Last weekend, the No. 23 racer with the TUFF logo for "tough enough to fight cancer," passed to the front of the pack and hung on to win the A main feature race.
Read more: http://journalstar.com/sports/local/motor-sports/driver-finds-inspiration-in-boys-fight-with-cancer/article_c1c060e1-d88b-5db5-8d0f-9887a72efd34.html#ixzz1wYE0QZn9
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