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World 100 News and Results

Eldora Swap Meet Returns

ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 27) -- Eldora Speedway will officially conclude its 2003 season with its annual Swap Meet and Flea Market on Saturday, November 1. Last year’s initial event attracted a stellar number of vendors despite chilly temperatures.

And, just as last year, the event will be staged on the speedway grounds, utilizing the multi-purpose building, as well as the area just north of turns three and four; allowing for inside and outside vending spaces.

Vendor set-up is slated for 8:00 - 10:00, with the gates to buyers swinging open at 10:00, and remaining open until 3:00.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Eldora Speedway office at 937.338.3815 between 9:00 and 5:00.

Haudenschild Captures Eldora's Mopar Million

ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 20) - Jac Haudenschild created history Saturday night at Eldora Speedway with a stunning, but narrow, $200,000 victory in the initial Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora.

The one million dollar payoff attracted 138 non-winged Sprint race teams, with representation from every major sanctioning body, including the host United States Auto Club (USAC) and every corner of the compass. But when the checkered flag fell after 40 laps of the most competitive racing to ever grace Eldora’s famed one-half mile clay oval , it was Haudenschild ruling the roost.

And for the popular Wooster, Ohio native, it marked the second time that Haudenschild created history at Eldora. Back in 1993, he etched his name into the books as the first Sprint driver to win $100,000 in a single race, with his victory in the inaugural Historical Big One for winged Sprint Cars. Saturday’s $200,00 Mopar Million victory has raised that standard.

As expected, the huge payoff generated quite a bit of excitement and many anxious moments with a multitude of story lines - none of which; however, topped Haudenschild’s exciting ten foot victory over Stevie Smith, in his first-ever non-winged Sprint attempt. Dickie Gaines, a last-minute pick to pilot the Hoffman Brothers back-up car, crossed the line in third after leading nine laps earlier, while pre-race favorite J. J. Yeley closed in to finish fourth and upstart driver Rob Chaney captured fifth.

A demanding schedule of two single-lap time trial runs, ten qualifying heat races and a series of five elimination Main events narrowed the field down to 26 starters.

Outside pole sitter Russ Gamester, a USAC veteran, jumped into the early lead of the 40-lap Mopar Million, but that moment of glory lasted for a mere lap, as Dean Jacobs, a standout in winged Sprint Cars, was making a rare wingless appearance, and turned some heads when he charged from fourth to take the lead on the second lap.

Gamester hung on for second after two laps, with Chaney in third, Haudenschild fourth and Bill Rose fifth, but behind them, there was a lot of movement.

Within two more laps, Gaines was up to sixth after starting 15th, and the following lap he advanced one more spot, up to fifth, knocking Rose to sixth.

The crowd began to foresee the future ahead of them, and Gaines didn’t let them down.

By lap 15, Gaines moved up one more spot, to fourth, with Smith’s increased confidence advancing him to fifth.

Like a shot out of the cannon, Gaines’ momentum was unparalleled. On lap 18 he moved to third behind Jacobs and Gamester, and two laps later he then disposed of both of them in a single sweeping pass off of turn two to take the lead.

Gamester hung on to second, as Jacobs dropped all the way back to fourth, with Haudenschild slipping up to third. Lap 22 found Haudenschild moving to second,to create a race-within a race) as the partisan crowd voiced their satisfaction. At this point, their were many races within races. Bud Kaeding, after transferring through the B-Main at starting in 25th, was up to 15th.

Fast qualifier Tracy Hines had started in the 21st spot, a provisional for time trial cars, and was up to 18th, as his drive to the front was beginning. And then, there was Yeley, who was up to 7th after starting 13th.

Gaines’ substantial lead was negated on lap 24, in a four-car pile-up off turn four.

With the accident scene cleared up, Gaines re-assumed his position in front, with Haudenschild knocking on his door. Haudenschild tried high and low to overtake Gaines, with the deciding moment set up on lap 28, when the yellow appeared for a disappointed Kaeding. His powerful drive from the rear came to an end with heavy contact to the fourth turn wall, while running 11th.

That gave Haudenschild the momentum he was looking for, as on the restart, he shot past Gaines to take the lead amongst the roar of the crowd. One lap later, the yellow flag came out again, as Todd Kane climbed the rear bumper of Kevin Huntley; locking the two cars together.

This gave Gaines one last shot at Haudenschild, but something became amiss, and Gaines wasn’t able to keep up the torrid pace he was previously running. Smith took advantage of the situation to settle in behind Haudenschild on lap 32, with Yeley up to fourth. Of note, Hines had advanced to 10th.

While there wasn’t much jockeying for position among the front runners through the closing stages, the distance between them became tighter and tighter.

Lapped traffic came into play in the late stages to stymie Haudenschild a bit. Smith grasped at the moment and with the white flag in the air, brought the crowd to their feet, as he reeled in Haudenschild. By turn three he was on his bumper and attempted a low move through the final turn, only to fall short by ten feet.

Haudenschild recorded Sprint Car racing’s biggest win by finishing ahead of Smith, Gaines, Yeley and Chaney.

USAC SPRINT CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: September 19-20, 2003 -
Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - "Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora"

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tracy Hines, 69, Dynamics-15.918; 2. Tyler Walker, 35,
Ledford-16.190; 3. J.J. Yeley, 20, Stewart-16.580; 4. Jay Drake, 67,
Kunz-16.590; 5. Jac Haudenschild, 4, Woodworth-16.594; 6. Shane Cottle, 5G,
Goacher-16.714; 7. Dean Jacobs, 29, Pullins-16.809; 8. Boston Reid, 2B,
Davis-17.022; 9. Russ Gamester, 2, Reid-17.030; 10. Troy Cline, 11,
Cline-17.036; 11. Dave Darland, 71, Kunz-17.050; 12. Danny Smith, 4,
Smith-17.055; 13. Brian Tyler, 6, K & D-17.057; 14. Brent Kaeding, 29x,
BK-17.117; 15. Jon Stanbrough, 57, Hazen-17.148; 16. Todd Kane, 1W,
McClain-17.161; 17. Eric Gordon, 62, BWB-17.161; 18. Bud Kaeding, 29,
BK-17.225; 19. Travis Rilat, 29, Rilat-17.238; 20. Matt Westfall, 23s,
Simon-17.252; 21. John Heydenreich, 57B, Burkey-17.255; 22. Derek Scheffel,
21s, Scheffel-17.319; 23. Stevie Smith, 19, Smith-17.325; 24. Marc Jessup,
14J, Jessup-17.350; 25. Dickie Gaines, 69, Dynamics-17.380; 26. Jonathan
Vennard, 54, VRT-17.405; 27. Levi Jones, 38, Crossno-17.413; 28. Jimmy
Stinson, 84, Stinson-17.416; 29. Jerry Coons, Jr., 10c, R & B-17.423; 30.
Hud Cone, 20, Cone/Daugherty-17.440; 31. Kevin Huntley, 5, Briscoe-17.452;
32. Kevin Doty, 25, Chrisman-17.466; 33. Greg Wilson, 63, Hampshire-17.478;
34. Bill Rose, 6R, Rose-17.479; 35. Mike Hess, 8F, Freed-17.501; 36. Damion
Gardner, 45, Willis-17.543; 37. Mike Brecht, 20, Hammons-17.579; 38. Mitch
Wissmiller, 7, Mahan-17.630; 39. Brian Gerster, 42G, Jackson-17.638; 40.
Ricky Gaunt, 6G, Rose-17.645; 41. Nick Naber, 22, Jarrell-17.667; 42.
Critter Malone, 97, Seeling-17.710; 43. Roger Rager, 51, Miller-17.735; 44.
Tim Cox, 320, Kissel-17.751; 45. Don Droud, Jr., 75, Stanton-17.795; 46.
John Scott, 83, Scott-17.804; 47. Sean Walden, 97, Walden-17.810; 48. Rob
Chaney, 9x, SC-17.815; 49. Richard Griffin, 50, Chaffin-17.819; 50. Brad
Noffsinger, 11A, Wilkerson-17.828; 51. Brian Hayden, 2H, MPHG-17.841; 52.
Jeff Bloom, 1S, Stroud-17.877; 53. Mat Neely, 17, Reinoehl-17.926; 54. Bryan
Stanfill, 21x, Roberts-17.930; 55. Dustin Smith, 77s, Smith-17.937; 56.
Johnny Parsons, 5, Nolen-17.963; 57. John Ivy, 8s, Sabo-17.984; 58. Rick
Ziehl, 20z, R & R-18.071; 59. Jerrod Wilson, 7J, Wilson-18.077; 60. Brandon
Petty, 3ac, Desalle-18.084; 61. Cory Kruseman, 21, Stewart-18.110; 62. Jesse
Hockett, 26, Pearce-18.123; 63. Josh Slone, 4x, Slone-18.153; 64. Tony
Elliott, 11, Walker-18.154; 65. Kent Christian, 1c, Christian-18.157; 66.

Fans Jump On Board Mopar Million Bandwagon

ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 12) -- Interest in the upcoming Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora continues to escalate. The unprecedented September 19 and 20 Eldora Speedway event, which carries a hefty one million dollar payoff for non-winged Sprint Cars, has attracted 150 paid car entries and now the fans are jumping on board.

Members of the internet site www.hoseheads.com have established a Halfway Award that has grown even beyond their expectations. Already, monies have been contributed by site members in nine states, even as far away as California, and with the goal of $500 already met, a second award, Best Appearing Car and Crew, has been developed, as well.

In keeping with the halfway theme, the first $500 collected will be presented to the driver sitting in 13th position (half of the starting field) on the 20th lap (halfway through the 40-lap main event).

The balance of the money collected will be presented to the best appearing car and crew, as voted upon by the Hosehead members in attendance at the Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora, an event carrying Special Event status by the United States Auto Club (USAC). That award will be presented in special pre-race ceremonies prior to the start of the historic event on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Both award honorees will also receive specially engraved plagues, as donated by the Hosehead members.

As a site dedicated to Sprint car racing, the Hosehead members felt it only fitting that they join in on the excitement generated by the Mopar Million and reward the drivers and teams, in some way, for their participation.

Allan Holland, owner and founder of www.hoseheads.com, currently leads all donors with his $200 contribution.

Persons interested in more information can contact the Hoseheads website. Additional contributions can also be made at Eldora throughout the Mopar Million weekend.

Schlieper Rules the World

For his efforts in the 33rd annual event, Schlieper took home $36,000 and the coveted globed trophy signifying a World 100 victory.

After qualifying sixth quickest in Friday night’s time trial runs, Schlieper was locked in the sixth heat race on Saturday. Under the World 100 format, that is the favored heat, as the winner earns a pole starting position in the ensuing 100 lap grind around Eldora’s notorious one-half mile clay oval.

A three-car invert, as determined through a draw by the event’s quickest qualifier, Scott Bloomquist, found Schlieper starting third in his heat. The incentive was just too great to pass by. Schlieper shot into the lead on the first lap of his heat race and never looked back, to record the win and the opportunity to pace the 24-car starting field.

And when the green flag dropped for the pinnacle event of dirt Late Model racing, the results were much the same. Schlieper took advantage of that pole starting position to best outside pole sitter Matt Miler into the first turn and from point forward, let the balance of the field battle amongst themselves.

He let it be known that he wasn’t about to be denied a victory.

Within four laps, he had built up a ten-car length lead over Miller, while Chub Frank, Ray Cook and Dale McDowell engaged into a dogfight for third spot. And ten laps later, on lap 14, Schlieper began lapping the field.

At that point, Miller continued to hold down second spot, with Frank in third, while Bloomquist moved up from seventh to fourth. Cook slipped to fifth.

Of note, defending World 100 champion, Brian Birkhofer, who had failed to advance through the heat race action and had to fall back on a ‘time-trial’ provisional spot, had moved from 19th to 13th by this point and was showing early promise of a great finish.

The event’s first caution flag fell on lap 34 when five-time World 100 champion Billy Moyer coasted to a stop on the track in turn four. Moyer got re-fired and shot into the pit area for a quick stop before returning to the race, only to drop back off the pace a few laps later. He was credited with a disappointing 23rd place finish.

When the field regrouped, Schlieper again out paced Miller to retain supremacy, while Bloomquist had moved up to third, followed by McDowell and Frank, who was beginning to show signs of slowing off the pace. Birkhofer was up to eighth.

At the halfway point, Schlieper was in another world all his own.

But his crew was signaling that Bloomquist was on the move, in second spot, and inching forward. McDowell was having one his best-ever Eldora performances and was up to third, while Miller dropped to fourth and Steve Shaver jumped up to fifth. Cook was beginning to falter and had dropped to tenth.

A couple of drivers who were showing remarkable advancement by the mid-point were Darrell Lanigan and RJ Conley, who had moved up to 8th and 9th spots, from their 14th and 16th starting slots.

On lap 59, the yellow flag again was displayed as Don O’Neal stopped on the track.

With Bloomquist in second and now with striking distance, the capacity crowed was on their feet expecting a dogfight on the restart. But Schlieper was undaunted and never gave in to Bloomquist’s pressure.

The race went green to the finish and Schlieper was destined to win.

Within the closing stages however, Bloomquist rose to the occasion and appeared to have the momentum to stage a reversal of last year’s race, when he had lost the battle within the final few feet of the race.

As the white flag was shown, Bloomquist gave his machine one last shot of speed and reeled in Schlieper, but Schlieper’s lead was just too much and the rally fell short.

Schlieper recorded the biggest win of his career and the emotion in victory lane was chaotic. He and his entire crew lept from the stage and right to the wheel fence, where they climbed it to the delight of the crowd.

Bloomquist recorded a runner-up finish for the second year in a row, while McDowell finished third, his best-ever finish in the World 100. Birkhofer’s strong drive netted him a fourth place finish, while Shaver was credited with fifth. Rounding out the top ten were Miller, Conley, John Gill and Earl Pearson, Jr. Fourteen of the 24 starters were on the lead lap at the finish and 19 cars were still on the track.

COMPLETE WORLD 100 RACE RESULTS
World 100 - Sept. 5 & 6:
222 cars - Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist 15.870

Non-Qualifier 1: Elvin Herschberger, Mike Tinker, Don Hammer, Jayme Zidar, Kurt Kile, Tom Stafford, Mike Collins, Rohn Moon, Bill Sabin, Eric Chant, Mike Stiltner, Skeet Reckner, Scott Knepley, Greg Cooper, Jack Taylor, Scott Bowersock, Rick Bond, Mike Giess, Ricky Williams, Dennis Roberson, Charlie Swartz

Non-Qualifier 2: John Holt, Jason Feger, Frankie Coomer, Raymond Nichols, Dennis Potridge, Bret Owen, Eddie Rickman, Steve Rowe, Kevin Mack, Jim Cushing, Jon Horner, Larry Clawson, Bobby Wolter Jr., Casey Noonan, Chris Winters, Dean Anderson, Mike Mataragas, Bobby Cordier, John Rhoades

Non-Qualifier 3: John Whitney, TJ Dolhun, Dave Eckrich, Steve Lance, Ted Nobbe, Nick Berry, Billy Trueblood Jr., Benny Feltner, Bob Burch, Mike Stencil, Hot Rod Lamance, Jim Kelly, Kevin Kile, Larry Martin, Scott Edmisten, Tim Sabo, Wayne Maffett Jr., Marvin Schilling, Scott Theisen, Thomas Bennett

Heat 1: Randy Korte, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Rick Eckert, Jackie Boggs, Bart Hartman, Kelly Boen, Chuckie May, Jim Curry, Billy Drake, Jeff Clapp, Jeep VanWormer, Steve Hillard, Steve Francis, Bob Lanter, Skip Arp, Tony Izzo Jr., Tim Senic, Kevin Weaver, Brook Philips

Heat 2: Dale McDowell, Steve Shaver, Darrell Lanigan, Terry English, Wes Steidinger, Tony Marks, Jeff Cooke, Jimmy Mars, Delmas Conley, Brandon Green, Dan Walden, Royce Gray, Jimmy Owens, Scott Drake, Chris Carlson, Reece O’Connor, Barry Doss, Dick Philips, Patrick Dugan, Brad Erwin

Heat 3: Ray Cook, Don O’Neal, Shawn Negangard, Terry Phillips, Earl Pearson Jr., Mike Jewell, Brian Ruhlman, Donnie Moran, James Huff, Steve Barnett, Jerry Rice, Jeff Kohn, Shannon Thornsberry, Audie Swartz, Marc Kurth, Ron Perrine, Steve Landrum, Clint Smith, Mark Barber, Dustin Neat

Heat 4: Chub Frank, Randle Chupp, RJ Conley, Kris Patterson, Dwayne Hommel, Davey Johnson, Joey Kramer, Keith Berner, Audie McWilliams, Paul Harris, Rod Conley, John Mason, Steve Smith, Brian Harris, Randy Weaver, Jay Johnson, Steve Russell, Steve Casebolt Jr., Jeff Napper, Whitney McQueary

Heat 5: Matt Miller, Billy Moyer, John Gill, Mike Marlar, Jesse Lay, Eddie Carrier Jr., Shane Clanton, Rick Corbin, Justin Allgaier, Brandon Kinzer, Johnny Johnson, Michael Chilton, Hillard Miller, Tom Darbyshire, Randy Woodling, Brad Eitinear, George Lindsey, Rick Rickman, Greg Johnson, Bob Pierce

Heat 6: Dan Schlieper, Darren Miller, Freddy Smith, Tim Hitt, Rick Aukland, Shannon Babb, Wendell Wallace, Josh Williams, Scott James, Ryan Dauber, Duane Chamberlain, Shane Yoder, Ted Loomis, John Provenzano, Gary Richard, Todd Schroyer, Billy Dever, Billy Trueblood Jr., John Holt, Jeff Smith

B Main: Terry Phillips, Terry English, Earl Pearson Jr. Mike Marlar, Tim Hitt, Bart Hartman, Jesse Lay, Dwayne Hommel, Wes Steidinger, Eddie Carrier Jr. Davey Johnson, Rick Aukland, Brian Ruhlman, Keith Berner, Jeff Cooke, Jackie Boggs, Kelly Boen, Mike Jewell, Shannon Babb, Shane Clanton, Kris Patterson, Tony Marks, Wendell Wallace

A Main: Dan Schlieper, Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Brian Burkhofer, Steve Shaver, Matt Miller, RJ Conley, John Gill, Earl Pearson Jr., Terry Phillips, Darrell Lanigan, Terry English, Randy Korte, Don O’Neal, Randall Chupp, Ray Cooke, Darren Miller, Joey Kramer, Mike Marlar, Rick Eckert, Freddie Smith, Chub Frank, Billy Moyer, Shawn Negangard


Notes...
Non-Qualifier Race #1:
* Scott Kneply looped his machine in turn four, resulting in a caution on lap 4.
* Dennis Roberson lost a right front tire in turn three and coasted to a stop on the frontstretch, bringing out caution number 2.
* Scott Bowersock dropped down to the pit area to make repairs to his machine that same lap, but returned one lap down.
* Jack Taylor spun in turn four, bringing out the third and final caution of the race.
Non-Qualifier Race #2:
* John "Weasel" Rhoades dropped off the pace on lap 13.
* The race went flag-to-flag with no cautions, with Rhoades the only car not running at the conclusion of the 15 lap affair.
Non-Qualifier Race #3:
* Marvin Schilling took his car to pit area midway through the race, after spinning out on the frontstretch.
* Wayne Maffett Jr dropped out of the race while running 3rd.
Heat Race #1:
* Steve Francis tagged the wall on lap two, but kept his race car running.
* Tim Senic, Tony Izzo Jr, Kevin Weaver, and Skip Arp all retired to the pit area with problems on their race machines.
* Steve Francis went up in smoke midway through the race and retired to the pit area.
* Steve Hillard and Billy Drake got together on the fronstretch when Hillard's machine suddenly slowed out of turn four.
* Jeep VanWormer shredded a right rear tire on the white flag lap while running mid-pack.
Heat Race #2:
* Patrick Dugan and Brad Erwin crashed extremely hard in turn four on the opening lap of heat two. Both drivers are ok, but their cars are heavily damaged.
* Barry Doss, Dick Phillips, and Reece O'Conner all pulled their machines to the pit area with problems on their cars. Caution on the track.
* Jimmy Owens dropped from the race while running 2nd.
Heat Race #3:
* Caution for Dustin Neat who spun out on the backstretch on the opening lap. Neat took his car to the pit area.
Heat Race #4:
* Chub Frank dominated heat four from start to finish.
Heat Race #5:
* Bob Pierce suffered a flat right front tire on his 32b car.
* Greg Johnson coasted to the pit area while his car smoked heavily.
Heat Race #6:
* Jerry Bowersock and Kevin Claycomb failed to make the call for heat race six.
* Schlieper takes the WORLD 100 pole with his heat race win.
B-Main:
* Kris Patterson dropped from the racing action at the halfway point of the race. Caution on lap 10 for debris in turn one.
WORLD 100:
* With 34 laps complete, caution for Billy Moyer who comes to stop in turn four. Negangard also went pitside. Schlieper leads, Miller is 2nd, Bloomquist 3rd, McDowell 4th and Chub Frank rounds out the top 5. Lanigan runs 6th (started 14th).
* Caution for Chub Frank who coasted to a stop on the backstretch. 59 laps complete. Don O'Neal, Darren Miller, Rick Eckert, and Terry Phillips all went pitside during the caution. All four drivers were able to rejoin the field before the green replaced the yellow. Schlieper continues to dominate.

Eldora Rained Out

ROSSBURG, OH (Aug. 31) Persistent showers brought to a halt all action planned for Sunday night at Eldora Speedway.

Just prior to the scheduled opening of the gates for the tripleheader program of Late Model, Modified and Stock Car racing, rains moved in to the area and thwarted any activity on the one-half mile clay oval.

Next on the Eldora agenda will be the World 100 for dirt Late Models, the track’s signature event, this Friday and Saturday (Sept. 5 & 6).

More Than Driver to Win Bragging Rights at Mopar Million

The anxiety continues to grow in anticipation of this unprecedented September 19 and 20 event at Ohio’s legendary Eldora Speedway. And rightfully so. With one million dollars in prize money on the line for the 150 entered non-winged Sprint Car teams, the event will enter the history books as the richest event in Sprint Car history, whether non-winged or winged.

Lending a watchful eye to the Earl Baltes created promotion is the United States Auto Club (USAC), who has granted Special Event status to the Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora.

There are many manufacturers and suppliers hoping to attach their name to the driver who walks on to Eldora’s hallowed victory stage September 20 to collect $200,000 as a result of winning the 40-lap Mopar Million.

Perhaps the stiffest competition for those desired bragging rights reigns supreme among the chassis, engine and tire manufacturers.

In regards to the chassis department, the Twister Chassis, as represented by current USAC Sprint point leader J.J. Yeley and a host of others, may be the hot ticket going into the Mopar event. Yeley’s strong and successful season to date has prompted many phone calls to the Twister office.

However, many of the other chassis companies are stepping up their programs in an attempt to get their nameplate recognized as a propellant to that lucrative victory. Familiar names gracing various victory lanes in recent weeks include, among others, Stealth, Eagle, Maxim, J & J and Schnee.

Then there is the power plant.

While the Chevrolet name tag has been dominant over the years, Ford has stepped into the Sprint Car scene, as has Mopar, who, without question, would love to see their nameplate attached to the winner. As far as engine builders, Gaerte Engines have been around Sprint Car racing for many years and have powered many teams to high-dollar wins, but the competition for engine supremacy has become tougher in recent seasons. Among those spicing up the ‘engine wars’ are Kistler, Fisher and Wesmar, to name just a few.

And probably the hottest competition among the dirt Sprint Car fraternity is that between the tire manufacturers. While no longer a key player, the fabled Goodyear tire still appears occasionally but the big battle is between the American Racer (formerly McCreary) and Hoosier brands. For years, McCreary dominated the non-winged Sprint scene, but in recent years, Hoosier has spearheaded an effort to dethrone that effort.

Without a doubt, the driver that sits atop the field after 40 grueling laps in the Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora will become a household name in the racing world, and the manufacturers that helped in that effort will make their presence known as well.

Only a few weeks remain before the September 19 and 20 running of the Mopar Million Sprint and Eldora, and the resultant earning of ‘bragging rights’.

DIRT Big Blocks Return For More Money

ROSSBURG, OH (Aug. 29) -- When the Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRT Series rolled into Eldora Speedway last season for their debut at the legendary one-half mile clay oval, the anticipation was high. And when the checkered flag fell on Brett Hearn as Eldora’s inaugural DIRT winner, there was even greater anticipation - that of a return visit.

Promoter Earl Baltes has granted that wish and the points chasers of the rugged Super DIRT Series will be returning to Eldora’s high-banks on Saturday, September 27, along with the Sunoco sponsored American Late Model Series (ALMS) and their Johnny Appleseed Classic.

So pleased was Baltes with the New York based ‘Big Block’ series and their caliber of racing, that he has upped the ante considerably for this year’s invasion. And, as a reward to the fans for their support, the general admission pricing will remain the same as that of last season.

That infusion of cash, along with the teams’ desire to return and fine-tune their performances from last year should ensure a duplication of last year’s success.

Hearn thrilled the large crowd last year by making the most of an early race pit stop to roar back from the back of the pack and overtake legendary Bob McCreadie in the late stages of the 100-lap affair.

Although many of the teams seemed intimidated by Eldora’s steep banking and fast speeds early on in the night, those anxieties were eased as the night wore on and by feature time, multiple groove racing became the norm.

Now, with one appearance under their belt, those intimidations have given way in to an eagerness to do better than last year.

Among those hoping to topple Hearn as the king of Eldora are current Super DIRT Series points leader Alan Johnson and McCreadie, who had dominated much of main event last season.

For the ALMS points chasers, the Appleseed event will bring to a conclusion their 2003 season, with four-time champion Kris Patterson attempting to annex yet-another title, along with the $5,000 cash prize and C. J. Rayburn chassis that accompanies it.

World 100 - a true challenge

Undoubtedly, the prestige and instant stardom that accompanies a victory 32-year-old event is one of the biggest factors. Nearly every member of the dirt Late Model fraternity dreams of walking on to the famed Eldora stage to accept the renowned globed trophy that signifies a World 100 win.

But it goes deeper than that, and this year’s edition, the 33rd annual over the weekend of September 5 and 6, will be no different.

The supreme challenge of being one of the 24 World 100 starters entices many teams, as well as the knowledge gained by just being in the pits and racing against the leaders of the industry.

Everyone knows that the World 100 format is rugged. It’s been discussed and cussed by all. Regardless, the system has produced some of the most competitive racing to be found anywhere, and has provided a multitude of drivers the opportunity to combat each other.

Last year found five drivers making their first-ever start, nearly one-fourth of the starting field. Since its inception in 1971, 256 drivers have taken a World 100 green flag.

Sure a little luck goes a long way, but the team’s have to be on top of their game.

Two rounds of time trials on Friday night narrow the entrants down to the 120 fastest, who are then placed into one of Saturday’s six qualifying heat races. Many consider these races to be the most grueling of the weekend, as only the top 3 finishers advance into the finale, and the next four go into a last-chance B-Main. The rest? They load up and go home.

Four finishers from the B-Main also advance, with two positions reserved for the fastest two teams from time trials that didn’t advance through a heat.

With over 200 teams in attendance each of the past few years, and representation from nearly every corner of the Nation, it’s like going to college for many teams. It provides the opportunity to check out a variety of chassis designs, as well as suspension set-ups, etc. No other race throughout the season affords that opportunity.

When September 5 and 6 rolls around this year, the ultimate goal will again be the trophy, while the $36,000 top prize is equally tempting. But, the biggest draw will again be the challenges presented, as well as the education to be received.

Entry forms have been mailed. Interested teams that have not received that entry information are encouraged to contact the Eldora Speedway office at 937.338.3815. Reserved seat tickets are also available at that number.

Mopar Million Sprint Format Tough

One-million dollars will be on the line for non-winged Sprint Cars, with the 40 lap finale offering a previously unheard of $200,000 to the victory and $10,000 to the 24th place finishers. The total payoff is far and away the highest in the history of Sprint Car racing, either winged or non-winged.

Perhaps the toughest task at hand will be the time trial runs on Friday night, September 19. Two single-lap runs will determine the starting line-ups for the heat races that will follow.

Ten heat races, lined-up with the fastest six drivers of each heat inverted and the rest straight up by times, will determine the first 20 positions in the prestigious Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora. Finishers one and two from each heat will transer to the 40 lap finale on Saturday night, while finishers three through twelve will line up in one of Saturday’s progressive F - B Mains.

Beginning with the F-Main, four finishers will advance to the next Main, right up to the lucrative Mopar Million, where the first four finishers of the B-Main will join the rewarding A-Main, along with the fastest two time-trailers that didn’t advance through the heat races - to make for a 26-car starting grid on the one-half mile clay oval.

Indeed the formula is tough and a tremendous challenge is at hand.

So challenging is the task that many of the entered owners have already changed, or are considering changing, drivers in an effort to come up with the right combination to make the cut into the starting grid of the Mopar Million Sprint at Eldora.

Their final decision will be made on Friday afternoon, as when that team passes through inspection and draws their qualifying round numbers, they must announce their choice of drivers and from that point forward, there are no driver changes.

It could prove to be interesting.

World 100 Trophy Creates Desire

There are a multitude of races throughout the Nation that offer much higher payouts than the World 100, but none can equal the throng of entrants chasing after a prestigious World 100 victory; a win that can make them a household name among the racing fraternity.

This year’s 33rd annual edition of the World 100 will see a $36,000 paycheck awaiting the victor, but more importantly, that driver will take home one of those prized globed trophies that have become synonymous with supremacy.

Each of the past several years has seen in excess of 200 entrants chasing after a World 100 win, making the conquest even more exciting and satisfying.

Getting into victory lane is a tough road, even for the most experienced of teams.

Only 24 cars make the cut into the starting grid, and becoming one of those starters requires skill, and many drivers will admit, luck, as well.

Two single-lap time trial runs on Friday night, September 5, will narrow the field down to 120 cars, which will then be split into six 20-car heat races on Saturday night, September 6. From this point forward, the heat is on, as only three cars from each of those heat races transfer to the World 100 starting line-up.

The next four finishers get a second chance by moving into the B-Main, with only the first four finishers of that race getting into the main event. Two additional starting berths remain for the two highest qualifying drivers that didn’t advance through the heat races.

Brian Birkhofer was able to defeat dirt Late Model racing’s Thundering Trio of Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer and Donnie Moran to reign over the world last year.

Entry forms for the World 100 are in the mail now, and advance tickets are available by contacting the Eldora Speedway office at 937.338.3815 during normal business hours.

Pittman takes HBO win, Meyers take Friday

“I tell you what, three weeks ago, it was the lowest of lows for me. Missing the (Kings) Royal was devastating, but to come back here and stand on this stage as a $100,000 winner, wow, I can’t believe it”, stated Pittman from victory lane. “Now I feel satisfied”.

Pittman’s tenacious drive got him to the front of the field and kept him there during the waning stages of the event, but it was a $4 investment that returned him the one-hundred grand.

When Dale Blaney coasted to a stop on the track with an expired engine on lap 31, the red flag appeared to allow for refueling. At that time, crew chief Joe Gaerte noticed a pin hole leak in the left rear tire of Pittman’s machine, and immediately put his finger over it, while crew members filled the tire with Fix A Flat. Gaerte never removed his finger until the car was pushed off for the restart and from that point on, it was a gamble whether the fix would be permanent enough to finish the rugged 40-lap affair.

Asked if he had any thoughts about that tire for the remainder of the distance, Pittman replied, “Oh yes, EVERY lap”.

But it worked and Pittman was able to finally bask in the Eldora limelight.

It was Pittman charging into the lead at the onset of the eleventh annual HBO, which was narrowed down to 24 starters from the talented 42-car field, with Paul McMahan in hot pursuit. Jim Nier, Jason Meyers and Dale Blaney completed the top five at that point.

It took but seven laps to encroach upon lapped traffic, as Pittman was running a rapid pace. McMahan never lost site of Pittman, and several times, pulled up alongside, but could never come up with the right combination to take over the lead.

That combination finally clicked on lap 12 when he slid into the lead and from that point, it looked like he was never going to look back. McMahan appeared to be obsessed and was touring the notorious one-half mile clay oval far superior than the balance of the field. But that domination came to a quick halt on lap 15, when McMahan miscalculated the cushion in turn one, drove up over it and bounced off the concrete retaining wall. The car came to a quick stop and McMahan was done for the night - giving the lead back to Pittman.

At this point, Blaney was in second, with Meyers, Randy Hannagan and Donny Schatz following, but none of them had anything for Pittman, he was in a world to himself.

That left the battle for the remaining positions.

Hannagan was turning in the best Eldora performance of his Eldora career to move up to second on lap 21 and for a moment, it looked like he might have something for Pittman. His closest challenge came on a lap 22 restart after Jim Nier suffered a flat tire. Hannagan drove hard into turn one and up alongside Pittman, but that only charged Pittman’s adrenaline and he smashed the accelerator harder.

Hannagan had to relent on his charge for the win, as he was presented a new battle - that Kings Royal winner, Steve Kinser. Hannagan and Kinser fought back and forth, with each doing slide jobs on the other, but to the delight of the crowd, Hannagan never gave up, not even after the lap 31 stoppage.

Bought the pace of the battle was fueled even greater on lap 35 as Stevie Smith surprised the pair with a bold pass that moved him from fourth to second. Smith may have been the fastest car on the track at that point, but there was no catching Pittman, as he put himself into another time zone and crossed the finish line some ten car lengths ahead.

Smith, finally turning his season around, crossed the line in second with Kinser third, Meyers fourth and another youngster, Jonathan Allard in fifth. Allard’s glory quickly failed at the scales; however, as he machine failed to make the minimum weight requirements and Meyers was elevated to fifth.

Wilson staged a wild dogfight with Darren Long to win the NRA finale.

Long took the lead at the green flag, with Wilson and Tim Allison behind him. Allison disposed on Wilson on lap two and looked like he had the ingredients to take over Long, but suddenly, on lap six, his machine lost power coming off the fourth turn.

Allison was done for the night, and Wilson moved back into the runner-up position.

Long’s crew members motioned to him that Wilson was now on his rear bumper and Long seemed undaunted as he continued to lead the field. However, in the closing stages of the race, Wilson not only moved in on Long, but executed the pass to take the lead and victory. A fast moving Mike Brecht also took advantage of the situation and shot by Long to take home second spot. A disappointed Long came home third, with J. R. Stewart and Andy Conley completing the top five.

Saturday - Aug. 9.

410 Sprint Cars - 42 cars

Fast Time: Greg Hodnett 13.097

Heat 1: Chad Kemenah, Daryn Pittman, Jac Haudenschild, Joey Saldana, Greg Hodnett, Nick Naber, Jimmy Stinson, Ben Rutan

Heat 2: Tim Shaffer, Paul McMahan, Donny Schatz, Kasey Kahne, Greg Wilson, Ed Neumeister, Kenny Jacobs, Corey Bevard

Heat 3: Bill Rose, Jason Meyers, Randy Hannagan, Brian Paulus, Sammy Swindell, Rob Chaney, Todd Kane, Dan Shetler

Heat 4: Steve Kinser, Ryan Coniam, Dale Blaney, Stevie Smith, Kraig Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Randy Fink, Dean Jacobs

Heat 5: Butch Schroeder, Jonathan Allard, Jim Nier, Jason Sides, Tyler Walker, Jason Johnson, Jan Howard, Jamie Fredrickson

B-Main: Kasey Kahne, Stevie Smith, Tyler Walker, Sammy Swindell, Brian Paulus, Joey Saldana, Todd Kane, Rob Chaney, Kenny Jacobs, Kraig Kinser, Ed Neumeister, Dan Shetler, Randy Fink, Jimmy Stinson, Greg Wilson, Nick Naber, Jason Sides, Corey Bevard, Jamie Fredrickson

40-lap Historical Big One

1)Daryn Pittman 2)Stevie Smith 3)Steve Kinser 4)Randy Hannagain 5)Jason Meyers 6)Chad Kemenah 7)Sammy Swindell 8)Tim Shaffer 9)Ryan Coniam 10)Butch Schroeder 11)Donny Schatz 12)Tyler Walker 13)Dale Blaney 14)Jim Nier 15)Jac Haudenschild 16)Brian Paulus 17)Todd Kane 18)Bill Rose 19)Paul McMahan 20)Joey Saldana 21)Greg Hodnett 22)Jimmy Stinson 23)Kasey Kahne 24)Jonathan Allard

lap leaders: Daryn Pittman 1-11, Paul McMahan 12-14, Daryn Pittman 15-40

NRA Sprint Invaders - 30 cars

Fast Time: Andy Conley 13.693

Heat 1: Darren Long, Kent Wolters, Tim Kern, Larry Ball, Jr. Andy Conley, Scott Cramer, Hud Horton, Ron Blair, Ryan Myers, Scott Carter

Heat 2: J. R. Stewart, Tim Allison, Mike Miller, Steve Leiber, Dwain Leiber, Tim Clark, Dennis Ward, Cody Hewitt, Joe Bares, Mark Graybeal

Heat 3: Sean Robinson, Mike Dussel, Greg Wilson, Jeff Williams, Mike Brecht, Cory Seeling, Tim Sites, Brandon Whited, Shawn Applegate, Matt Alloway

B-Main: Tim Sites, Hud Horton, Sean Robinson, Scott Cramer, Cody Hewitt, Joe Bares, Cory Seeling, Scott Carter, Shawn Applegate, Dennis Ward, Brandon Whited, Ron Blair, Tim Clark

20-lap A-Main:

1)Greg Wilson 2)Mike Brecht 3)Darren Long 4)J. R. Stewart 5)Andy Conley 6)Jeff Williams 7)Dwain Leiber 8)Larry Ball, Jr. 9)Tim Sites 10)Mike Dussel 11)Kent Wolters 12)Steve Leiber 13)Scott Cramer 14)Tim Kern 15)Mike Miller 16)Sean Robinson 17)Tim Allison 18)Ryan Myers 19)Hud Horton 20)Cody Hewitt

Young Drivers Becoming the "Norm" at Eldora Speedway

ROSSBURG, OH (Aug. 8) -- Young drivers in victory lane seems to be coming the norm at Eldora Speedway, and the trend continued Friday night as leg number two of the Historical Big One found Jason Meyers and Jeep VanWormer celebrating their World of Outlaw (WoO) Sprint and Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS) feature wins, respectively.

Competitive competition reigned supreme throughout the night and both main events went right down to the wire, keeping the large crowd in suspense.

One of the youngest drivers in the field, Ryan Coniam shocked everyone with his convincing victory in Dash number 1 to start on the pole of the 30-lap WoO finale. And, to prove that his run was no fluke, the second generation Canadian driver dashed ahead of Stevie Smith when the green flag flew, and kept his mount out in front for seven tours of the one-half mile clay oval, before eventually giving way to Smith.

One lap later, Donny Schatz was able to get by Coniam as well, but Schatz’s run came to an abrupt halt on lap twelve when he suddenly lost power coming off the fourth turn. The field scrambled to miss the ailing Schatz, as the yellow caution flag appeared and the field was re-aligned.

Just prior to that, Coniam had lost his momentum, allowing Meyers, Sammy Swindell and Jac Haudenschild to get by him.

One more lap was completed under the green flag before Kenny Jacobs’ machine exploded going into turn number one, ending his night of action.

As the roar of the engines again filled the air, Smith started where he left off, and opened a sizeable gap over the remainder of the pack, while Meyers, Swindell and Haudenschild waged their own battle.. Haudenschild was the first to gain ground, as he motored past Swindell at the half-way point of the event; about the same time that Steve Kinser got by Coniam to take over fifth spot.

Every indication was brewing that the fans were in for a whale of a battle, and they certainly weren’t disappointed.

Meyers finally zeroed in on Smith by lap 20 and within two circuits reeled him in to take over the lead, with nine laps remaining.

Two more laps flew by and Haudenschild executed a wild pass of Smith to inherit the runner-up honors; only to have his momentum stalled by a yellow flag that flew for a stopped Paul McMahan. By now, Kinser had inched his way to third.

The final seven laps went caution-free and Meyers withstood a last lap challenge from Haudenschild to take home his first-ever Eldora victory. Haudenschild had lived up to his adopted nickname as ‘the Wild Child’ throughout the final stages of the event, as he ricocheted off the wall several times in his desperate charge.

Kinser finished in third, with Smith and Swindell completing the top five.

No sooner had that celebration ended than another one began to brew.

When the twenty-two qualified cars took the green flag for their 25-lap main event, they had no idea of the work that lay ahead of them. For the fourth time this season, their feature went caution-free.

Shane Yoder was the initial leader, as he outblasted Jerry Rice through turns one and two. Rice remained undaunted and two laps later, looked as if he were shot out of a cannon to get by Yoder for the lead.

Unable to keep up with Rice’s torrid pace, Yoder had his hands full trying to stave off four-time ALMS champion, Kris Patterson and Shawn Negangaard

But, deep in the pack, a strong drive by VanWormer was beginning to gain everyone’s attention. Having started in 18th spot, VanWormer was up to 7th by lap six.

Patterson slipped by Yoder on lap nine, with Brian Ruhlman joining the mix to run fourth. By this time, VanWormer was up to fifth.

With the showing of the half-way signal, Rice began to approach lapped traffic and his pace was slowed - allowing the balance of the field to move in and mount their own challenge.

With five laps to go, Rice, Patterson and Ruhlman were virtually three wide in their battle for supremacy, with VanWormer joining the fray on the next lap, to set up a wild, four-car scramble.

VanWormer got by Ruhlman with three laps to go and one lap later disposed of Patterson to set the crowd into a frenzy for two-laps.

As the white flag was dropped, VanWormer muscled his way into the lead and held on to win his first-ever Late Model main event at Eldora. A disappointed Rice hung on for second, with Patterson, Ruhlman and Negangaard completing the top five.

Friday - Aug. 8, 2003

World of Outlaw Sprints - 32 cars

Fast Time: Stevie Smith 13.138

Heat 1: Randy Hannagan, Jac Haudenschild, Brandon Wimmer, Donny Schatz, Stevie Smith, Joey Saldana, Ben Rutan, Jason Johnson

Heat 2: Dale Blaney, Kasey Kahne, Ryan Coniam, Bill Rose, Jason Meyers, Jason Sides, Craig Keel, Paul McMahan

Heat 3: Tim Shaffer, Steve Kinser, Jimmy Stinson, Rob Chaney, Danny Lasoski, Kraig Kinser, Jim Nier, Brandon Ferguson

Heat 4: Daryn Pittman, Sammy Swindell, Chad Kemenah, Kenny Jacobs, Brian Paulus, Greg Hodnett, Jonathan Allard, Nick Naber

Dash 1: Ryan Coniam, Stevie Smith, Jason Meyers, Sammy Swindell, Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Randy Hannagan, Rob Chaney

Dash 2: Donny Schatz, Kasey Kahne, Jimmy Stinson, Kenny Jacobs, Jac Haudenschild, Brian Paulus, Dale Blaney, Daryn Pittman

B-Main: Greg Hodnett, Joey Saldana, Paul McMahan, Kraig Kinser, Nick Naber, Jason Sides, Jonathan Allard, Ben Rutan, Jason Johnson, Jim Nier, Brandon Ferguson

30-lap A-Main:

1)Jason Meyers 2)Jac Haudenschild 3)Steve Kinser 4)Stevie Smith 5)Sammy Swindell 6)Ryan Coniam 7)Kasey Kahne 8)Greg Hodnett 9)Danny Lasoski 10)Brian Paulus 11)Dale Blaney 12)Daryn Pittman 13)Joey Saldana 14)Kraig Kinser 15)Tim Shaffer 16)Rob Chaney 17)Jimmy Stinson 18)Randy Hannagan 19)Brandon Wimmer 20)Paul McMahan 21)Chad Kemenah 22)Kenny Jacobs 23)Donny Schatz 24)Bill Rose

lap leaders Ryan Coniam 1-7 Stevie Smith 8-21 Jason Meyers 22-30

Sunoco American Late Model Series - 50 cars

Fast Time: Kris Patterson 16.121

Heat 1: Jerry Rice, Kris Patterson, Jim Cushing, Bob Burch, Wayne Maffett, Jr. Rusty Schlenk, Derek Didone, Jim Kelley, Duane Chamberlain, Elvin Herschberger

Heat 2: Steve Casebolt, Jr., Aaron Scott, Randy Woodling, Brad Eitinear, Keith Berner, Jayme Zidar, Mike McWilliams, Ryan Gorey, Shawn Gillis, Frank Levesque

Heat 3: Scott James, Scott Bowersock, T. J. Dolhun, Chuckie May, Jeff Clapp, George Lindsey, Jeff Napper, Dean Anderson, Bill Hahn, Mike Harger

Heat 4: Hillard Miller, Shane Yoder, Mark Frazier, Rick DeLong, Jerry Bowersock, Jeep VanWormer, Bud Frazier, Mike Giess, Robert Johnson, Joey Kramer

Heat 5: Brandon Kinzer, Brian Ruhlman, Shawn Negangaard, Shaun Smith, Tim Sabo, Mark Dowdy, Kevin Mack, Phil Hendershott, Mike Stiltner

B-Main 1: Joey Kramer, Jeep VanWormer, Jayme Zidar, Bud Frazier, Mike McWilliams, Bob Burch, Phil Hendershott, Kevin Mack, Jim Kelley, Shawn Gillis, Frank Levesque, Robert Johnson, Rick DeLong, Chuckie May, Elvin Herschberger, Jeff Clapp, Mike Harger

B-Main 2: Duane Chamberlain, Keith Berner, Jerry Bowersock, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Jeff Napper, Shaun Smith, Rusty Schlenk, Tim Sabo, Ryan Gorey, Brad Eitinear, Bill Hahn, George Lindsey, Derek Didone, Dean Anderson, Mike Geiss, Mike Stiltner

25-lap A-Main:

1)Jeep VanWormer 2)Jerry Rice 3)Kris Patterson 4)Brian Ruhlman 5)Shawn Negangaard 6)Scott James 7)Aaron Scott 8)Brandon Kinzer 9)Shane Yoder 10)Steve Casebolt, Jr. 11)Joey Kramer 12)Jerry Bowersock 13)Randy Woodling 14)Hillard Miller 15)T. J. Dolhun 16)Duane Chamberlain 17)Keith Berner 18)Wayne Maffett, Jr 19)Mark Frazier 20)Jayme Zidar 21)Jim Cushing 22)Scott Bowersock

lap leaders: Shane Yoder 1-2 Jerry Rice 3-23 Jeep VanWormer 24-25

Eldora Speedway Results - Thursday - Aug. 7, 2003

All Star Circuit of Champions - 25 cars

Fast Time: Kasey Kahne - 12.895

Heat 1: Dean Jacobs, Kasey Kahne, Jan Howard, Jeff Sheppard, Jonathan Allard, Danny Smith, Kent Wolters, Kenny Jacobs

Heat 2: Greg Wilson, Mark Kinser, Kevin Huntley, Jimmy Stinson, Nick Naber, Rob Chaney, Bruce Robenolt, Brandon Ferguson

Heat 3: Jason Johnson, Bill Rose, Chad Kemenah, Dale Blaney, Butch Schroeder, Ed Neumeister, Scott Cramer, Ron Blair

Dash: Jan Howard, Chad Kemenah, Greg Wilson, Dale Blaney, Ed Neumeister, Jeff Sheppard

30-lap A-Main:

1)Kasey Kahne 2)Greg Wilson 3)Chad Kemenah 4)Mark Kinser 5)Dean Jacobs 6)Dale Blaney 7)Danny Smith 8)Jeff Sheppard 9)Bill Rose 10)Butch Schroeder 11)Rob Chaney 12)Ed Neumeister 13)Kent Wolters 14)Scott Cramer 15)Jimmy Stinson 16)Kevin Huntley 17)Brandon Ferguson 18)Jonathan Allard 19)Kenny Jacobs 20)Jason Johnson 21)Ryan Coniam 22)Nick Naber 23)Jan Howard 24)Bruce Robenolt 25)Ron Blair

United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) Modifieds - 41 cars

Heat 1: Davey Gantt, Rob Trent, Everett Bradham, Eric Morris, Bub McDaniel, Mike Hohlbein, Aaron Jenkins, Gary Richard, Brian McLoud, Ray Bradford, Jim Dale

Heat 2: Darren Roberts, Mike Brecht, Nick Rosselit, Scott Orr, Wayne Chinn, Brett Chinn, Chris Simon, Jack Waldfogel, Todd Sanders, Scott Weber

Heat 3: Warren Shingleton, Stan Smith, Tim Brown, Rob Williams, Lance Dehm, Andy Bibler, Ryan Ordway, Chad Begoon, Mike Hollar, Todd Sanders

Heat 4: Brian Ruhlman, Denny Swartz, Doug Holdheide, Steve Billenstein, David McWilliams, Mark Kowarsch, Chick Hale, Ed Minnich, Chris Ullery, Joe Brown

B-Main 1: Wayne Chinn, Gary Richard, Aaron Jenkins, Chris Simon, Jack James, Mike Hohlbein, Jack Waldfogel, Brett Chinn

B-Main 2: Lance Dehm, Dave McWilliams, Mark Kowarsch, Andy Bibler, Chick Hale, Brett Chinn, Ed Minnich, Ryan Ordway

15-lap A-Main:

1)Brian Ruhlman 2)Tim Brown 3)Scott Orr 4)Everett Bradham 5)Wayne Chinn 6)Davey Gantt 7)Warren Shingleton 8)Gary Richard 9)Lance Dehm 10)Stan Smith 11)Rob Williams 12)Chris Simon 13)Nick Rosselit

14)David McWilliams 15)Doug Holdheide 16)Steve Billenstein 17)Eric Morris 18)Rob Trent 19)Aaron Jenkins 20)Denny Swartz 21)Mike Brecht 22)Darren Roberts

Eldora Stock Cars - 39 cars

Heat 1: Earnie Woodard, Doug Matheny, Melanie Gaff, Rick VanCamp, Shawn Phillippi, Mark Kowarsch, Tom Wiedman, Ted Weber, Chris Rinderle

Heat 2: Mike Dirksen, Bob Burch, Mike Chrisman, John Phlipot, Jr., Jerry Butler, Glenn Knick, Tim Rostorfer, Luke Timmerman, Lonnie Mobley, Myron Swartz

Heat 3: John Brooks, Barney Craig, Rob Lindeborn, Noah Walkup, Jim Rinderle, Dan Hall, Jim Clark, Gary Peace, Ted Rostorfer

Heat 4: Greg Adam, Travis Hole, Kevin Gossard, Greg Pierson, Todd Sanders, Tim Cornett, Randy Herron, Gabe Wombolt, Brandy Shulz

B-Main 1: Jerry Butler, Shawn Phillippi, Tim Rostorfer, Tom Wiedman, Luke Timmerman, Lonnie Mobley, Matt Phlipot, Allan Phillippi, Ted Weber, Glenn Knick, Myron Swartz

B-Main 2: Todd Sanders, Brandy Schulz, Jeff Coate, Jim Clark, Tim Cornett, Dan Hall, Gabe Wombolt

12-lap A-Main:

1)Barney Craig 2)Doug Matheny 3)John Brooks 4)Bob Burch 5)Earnie Woodard 6)Greg Adam 7)John Phlipot, Jr. 8)Mike Dirksen 9)Greg Pierson 10)Melanie Gaff 11)Todd Sanders 12)Kevin Gossard 13)Jerry Butler 14) Shawn Phillippi 15)Tim Rostorfer 16)Mike Chrisman 17)Rob Lindeborn 18)Noah Walkup 19)Jeff Coate 20)Travis Hole 21)Rick VanCamp 22)Brandy Schulz

ALMS sets up Ohio doubleheader

Of the 146 ALMS races contested since its inception in 1995, Eldora has staged 35 main events with 20 different drivers tasting victory lane. Of those 20, current points leader and four-time champion Kris Patterson heads up the list with his five triumphs.

Patterson added to that total when the Sunoco ALMS tour opened up at Eldora earlier this year, but the man that has one the past two August events, John Gill, is gearing for a three-peat.

Oakshade’s confines are familiar to Patterson as well, and he is looking forward to Saturday’s chase in an effort to pad his points lead.

A total of 23 ALMS points races have been run at Oakshade, with Patterson ruling supreme at 8 of those.

Each night will see a $2,000 paycheck up for grabs for the winner of the main event, with the current 2003 United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) dirt Late Model specifications enforced.

1. Kris Patterson 552

2. Brian Ruhlman 487

3. Jerry Bowersock 486

4. Hillard Miller 450

5. Wayne Maffett, Jr. 442

6. Duane Chamberlain 436

7. Aaron Scott 345

8. Jeep VanWormer 332

9. Dean Anderson 296

10.Scott Bowersock 252

Trade Expo at World 100

The event, to be held in Eldora’s multi-purpose building, will feature a variety of vendors relative to dirt Late Model racing and will be highlighted by Saturday afternoon’s autograph session with participants from the weekend’s racing action in attendance.

Entering its 33rd consecutive year, the World 100 is the signature event for Eldora Speedway and the premier event of the year for dirt Late Model racing.

Exhibit spaces remain available and those seeking further information are encouraged to contact the Eldora Speedway office at (937) 338-3815 during normal business hours.

Mopar Million Entry List Announced

With special event sanctioning by the United States Auto Club (USAC), the September 19 and 20 contest will see $1,000,000 in prize money up for grabs for non-winged Sprint Cars, and 150 car owners have accepted the challenge.

When the unprecedented event was announced, Baltes indicated that the number of entries would be limited and immediately the naysayers doubted that any action to limit entries would be necessary. Now, the last laugh seems to be on them, as the unique and challenging race format for the Mopar Million was set up for 150 cars, and that number has been fulfilled.

A quick glance at the drivers entered by the car owners reveals entrants from nearly every sanctioning body across the Nation, with an extraordinary array of talent and an age difference from Kenny Carmichael, Jr. who will turn 18 in August through Al Thomas who continues to manhandle the non-winged machines at 68 years of age.

As expected the traditional non-winged chauffeurs head up the list, while many drivers, noted for their winged Sprint Car expertise, have answered the call and will shed their top air-foils at a chance for the $200,000 top prize. Along with that figure, the largest payout in Sprint Car history finds a luring $10,000 paycheck just to start the 40-lap main event.

But, is this entry list final?

Yes - and no, according to Baltes. The number of 150 is final and the entered cars won’t change, but driver assignments could. The owners have until the actual day of registration to announce their definitive driver selection, knowing that back-up cars are not permitted, and that the strict rules call for one-car/one-driver.

What this means is, once the team passes inspection and the owner/driver combination is announced, there are no changes past that point - even in the event of mechanical woes, crashes, etc.

One can only expect that the 150 entered car owners have some monumental decisions to make - keep their original choice or make a change and accept the desires of many of the drivers that missed the cutoff and want to participate in the biggest and richest payoff in Sprint Car history.

The chess game has officially begun and in less than eight weeks, the final playing board will be set.

1 Brian Stinson Lewisburg, OH Stinson Racing

1 Kent Wolters Tipp City, OH Kent Wolters

1A Todd Allen York, PA Todd Allen

1AU Kerry Madsen Knoxville, IA Kerry Madsen

1C Alex Shanks Marion, IL Gary Cravens

1C Kent Christian Clayton, IN Kent Christian

1R Sean Robinson Bronson, MI Sean Robinson

1S Jeff Bloom Bangor, MI Bill & Julie Stroud

1w tba Rodger McClain

2 tba Lynn Reid

2 Tony Jones Garden Grove, CA John Vermeer

2+ Brian Smith Fremont, OH Brian Smith

2B Boston Reid Fairmount, IN Benic Enterpries/Davis Racing

2H Brian Hayden Fillmore, IN MPHG Promotions, Inc.

2K Kevin Frey Mechanicsburg, PA Kevlar Racing

2K Kyle Wissmiller Saybrook, IL Rawey Wissmiller

3 Rip Williams Yorba Linda, CA Sharon Jory

3AC Dave Darland Lincoln, IN DeSalle Motor Sports

3H Danny Holtsclaw Bloomfield, IN Holtsclaw Racing

3M John Wolfe Winchester, IN Mel Botkin

3R Kevin Thomas Danville, IN Rock Steady Racing

3T Tony Beaber Gibsonburg, OH Alan Toth

4 Danny Smith Danville, IN Danny Smith

4 Jac Haudenschild Wooster, OH Haudenschild Racing, Inc.

4M Butch Schroeder Leipsic, OH Marc Longworth

4V Brad Vogler Bradford, OH Brad Vogler

4X Josh Slone Georgetown, KY Eddie Slone

5 Johnny Parsons Indianapolis, IN Gene Nolan

5 Kevin Huntley Bloomington, IN Dick Briscoe

5 tba Jason Goacher

5G Jamie Smith Sewickley, PA James T. Smith

5G tba Jason Goacher

5H Rick Hayden Coatesville, IN Rick Hayden

6 Brian Tyler Fortville, IN K & D Motorsports

6 Mike English Downey, CA Sharon Jory

6G Ricky Gaunt Torrance, CA William Rose

6R Bill Rose Plainfield, IN William Rose

7 Mitch Wissmiller Saybrook, IL Jim Mahan

7 Troy Rutherford Ojai, CA Mark & Carmen Priestley

7J Sean Walden Bentonville, AK Mike Walden

8F Dave Freed Findlay, OH Red Freed

8L Jimmy Laser Plainfield, IN Jim Laser, Sr.

8RL tba Ron & Debby Lambertson

8S tba Richard Sabo

9 Brett Pool Crawfordsville, IN Brett Pool

9 Ryan Howard New Carlisle, OH Dale Howard

9 Tim Clark Terre Haute, IN Tim Clark

9X Rob Chaney Wooster, OH SC Racing

10C Jerry Coons, Jr. Tucson, AZ R & B Racing

10E A. J. Anderson Stateline, IN Monte Edison

10T Derek Davidson Avon, IN R & B Racing

11 Tom Paterson Argos, IN Jenkins Automotive

11 Tony Elliott Kokomo, IN Jeff Walker Racing

11 Troy Cline Mooresville, NC Troy Cline

11 Zac Osborn Muncie, IN Jay Osborn

11A Brad Noffsinger Concord, NC Billy Wilkerson

11B Mark Boyer Fremont, IN Norman Boyer

12 Ted Hines Indianapolis, IN Ted Hines

13 Terry Starks Joliet, IL Terry Starks

14 Aaron Fry Chillicothe, OH E A Home Supply Racing

14J Marc Jessup Camby, IN D. C. Jessup

15 Donny Schatz Fargo, ND Danny & Diane Schatz

15 Kevin Besecker Greenville, OH Rick Besecker

15 tba Competition Driveline Service

16 Rodney A. Stone Charlestown, IN Rodney Stone

17 Matthew Neely Robinson, IL J eff Reinoehl

17 Richard Tobias, Jr. Lederach, PA RW Motorsports

17H Mike Hagemier Avon, IN Mike Hagemier

19 Stevie Smith New Oxford, PA Stevie Smith

20 Hud Cone Oakland, IN Cone/Daugherty Motorsports

20 J. J. Yeley Phoenix, AZ Tony Stewart Racing Ent.

20 Mike Brecht Deshler, OH Ron Hammons

20Z Rick Ziehl Las Cruces, NM R & R Racing

21 Cory Kruseman Ventura, CA Tony Stewart Racing Ent.

21 Shane Hollingsworth Indianapolis, IN Larry Hajduk

21A Danny Sheridan Santa Maria, CA Warren Dorathy

21R Kevin Briscoe Mitchell, IN Roberts Motorsports

21S Derek Scheffel Columbus, IN Ron Scheffel

21X tba Roberts Motorsports

22 Nick Naber Cincinnati, OH Billy Jarrell

22 Ricky Vaughn Indianapolis, IN Jeff Grayson

22 Robbie Standridge Springfield, IL Robbie Standridge

23K Kasey Kahne Huntersville, NC Kasey Kahne

23S Steve Simon Covington, OH Steve Simon

25 Steve Buckwalter Royersford, PA Brian Buckwalter

25 tba Steve Chrisman

26 Brandon Petty Alexandria, IN Chuck Pearce

26 Matt Westfall Terre Haute, IN BWB Racing LLC

26P tba Chuck Pearce

27 Aaron Mosley Noblesville, IN Aaron Mosley

29 Bud Kaeding Indianapolis, IN BK Motorsports

29 Dean Jacobs Wooster, OH Ray Pullins

29 Travis Rilat Forney, TX Travis Rilat

29P Terry Pletch Frankfort, IN Terry Pletch

29X Brent Kaeding Campbell, CA BK Motorsports

32 tba Marvin Pifer

34 tba John Baker

35 Tyler Walker Tulsa, OK Coeta & Wallace Ledford

38 Bryan Ruble Petersburg, IN Nelson & Miriam Ruble

38 Craig Dori Speedway, IN Shoestring Racing

38 Levi Jones Olney, IL Glenn Crossno

38K Duffy Smith Massillon, OH Eric Kempthrow

39 tba Jeff Walker Racing

41 Randy Fink Chillicothe, OH Randy Fink

42 Dean Franklin Oklahoma City, OK Dean Franklin Racing

42G Brian Gerster Noblesville, IN Roy Jackson

44 John Heydenreich Indianapolis, IN Greg Staab

45 Damion Gardner Concord, CA Harlan Willis

47 Justin Marvel Pittsboro, IN Justin Marvel

47T Terry Eup Clinton, IN Terry & Debbie Eup

48H tba Chris Hartnell

50 Richard Griffin Silver City, NM Ron Chaffin Motorsports

51 tba Larry Miller II

53 tba Turner Racing

54 Jonathan Vennard Vincennes, IN VRT Motorsports, Inc.

54 tba Westfall Motorsports

57 Danny Williams, Jr. Speedway, IN Bryan Robinson

57 Jon Stanbrough Jamestown, IN Paul Hazen

57B Rusty McClure Ashland, OH Tom Burkey

62 tba BWB Racing LLC

63 Greg Wilson Benton Ridge, OH Bob Hampshire

66 Johnny Beaber Gibsonburg, OH John Beaber

66S Corey Smith Kokomo, IN Bob & Debbie Smith

67 Jay Drake Indianapolis, IN Keith Kunz Motorsports LLC

69 tba Hoffman Auto Racing

69 Tracy Hines Greenfield, IN Hoffman Auto Racing

70 Dickie Gaines Mitchell, IN Gaines & Luebbert Racing

71 Dwayne Spille Cincinnati, OH Spille Automotive

71 tba Indy Race Parts

71 tba Keith Kunz Motorsports, LLC

72 Al Thomas Ludlow, IL Thomas Brothers Trucking

72 Dale Blaney Fowler, OH Andrews Motorsports

73 Steve Wilmot Middletown, OH Steven R. Wilmot

75 Billy Pauch Frenchtown, NJ Stanton Racing, Inc.

77 Dave Peperak Clinton, IN Ram Racing Ent., Inc.

77 Jason Knoke Columbus, IN Roger Law

77S Dustin Smith Kokomo, IN Bob & Debbie Smith

81J Richard Harvey, Jr. Hanford, CA Bick & Joy Weber

82 Mike Miller Wapakoneta, OH Darroll Miller

83 John Scott Pittsboro, IN John Scott Motorsports

84 Jimmy Stinson Vandalia, OH Stinson Racing

88 Scott Orr Columbia City, IN Scott Orr

92 Kenny Carmichael, Sr.Terre Haute, IN Doug Williams

92C Kenny Carmichael, Jr.Terre Haute, IN Kenny & Peggy Carmichael

97 Aaron Berryhill Broken Arrow, OK Mike Walden

97 tba Seeling Motor Sports

98 Bruce Robenalt Tiffin, OH Robert Robenalt

99 Jimmy Davies Oquawka, IL Steve Schaibley

320 Tim Cox Park City, IL Kissel Racing

K9 Ray Kenens W. Lafayette, IN Ray Kenens

HBO Keeps Eldora Busy

ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 27) -- Although Eldora Speedway has been idle for two weeks, that inactivity will be corrected with a busy three-day slate featuring five divisions and as many sanctioning bodies during its annual Historical Big One festivities over the weekend of August 7 - 9.

While Sprint Cars will be featured each night, the Modified (United Midwestern Promoters) and Stock Car classes will complete the menu on Thursday night, the Late Models (American Late Model Series) on Friday night and the 360 Sprints (National Racing Alliance) on Saturday. Members of the Vintage Auto Racing Club (VARC) will be on hand each night, with a special on-track display Friday night.

Thursday’s action will mark the second Eldora appearance of the season for the All Star Circuit of Champions as they sanction the kick-off for Sprints. Current All Star point leader and defending Eldora Sprint champion Chad Kemenah captured last month’s All Star invasion and hopes to put a disappointing Kings Royal performance behind him to double up victories.

On Friday, the World of Outlaws (WoO) will sanction the Sprint action for the final time this year. Multi-time champion Steve Kinser has dominated the WoO competition at Eldora this year, with four victories in five visits. Only Kinser’s chief nemesis, Sammy Swindell, has been able to keep him from victory lane.

Saturday’s wrap-up (Historical Big One, HBO) will be highlighted by a whopping $100,000 payoff for the Sprint winner. As in the previous ten years, the HBO will carry no sanction, but the hefty payoff assures a quality field of entrants from the various sanctioning groups.

Eldora’s competitive HBO format has produced nine different winners since its inception, with only Kinser able to duplicate wins. Donny Schatz is the defending champion.

HBO winners

1993 Jac Haudenschild

1994 Kenny Jacobs

1995 Steve Kinser

1996 Mark Kinser

1997 Dave Blaney

1998 Dale Blaney

1999 Kevin Gobrecht

2000 Steve Kinser

2001 P. J. Chesson

2002 Donny Schatz

Steve Kinser - Unstoppable at Eldora
by Richard Day

ROSSBURG, OH (July 19) -- When he’s on a hot streak, there’s no stopping Steve Kinser, the venerable king of winged Sprint Car racing, and that was ever-so apparent Saturday night at Eldora Speedway After showing some concern on how his engine performed during Friday’s Knight Before the Kings Royal Speedway, those fears were eased when he powered his #11 Quaker State Maxim to his fifth $50,000 Kings Royal payday, when the O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series returned to “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Mike Brecht dominated the National Racing Alliance (NRA) Sprint Invaders non-stop main event to take home that victory.

Kinser, who also won Kings Royal races in 1984, 1988, 1991 and 1997, took the lead from one of his former crew members, Jason Johnson, late in the fifth lap and held off Greg Hodnett for his 16th “A” Feature victory of the season.

“I saw the rubber coming off turn two in the 360 race, and I really wanted to put a little harder tire on,” Kinser said in victory lane. “But (crew chief) Scott (Gerkin) said nobody else was going with a harder tire except Jason Johnson, so we stuck with our original game plan. I was plenty concerned about it though. I thought there might be enough left up top that I could get out there and get the lead, and then get back down into the rubber, and that’s what we were able to do. I knew there late in the race that we were going to be pretty close on the tire, but we had enough to get the job done. I really didn’t think anyone could get by me once the rubber was down, and I didn’t even want to run up on any lapped cars. I just tried to keep a distance back and not get into any problems there.”

Kinser only experienced problems early in the opening lap of Saturday’s Third Heat Race. He hit the retaining wall in turn two, spun on the back straightaway, and was forced to restart at the rear of the field. “The King of the Outlaws” raced past seven cars to claim one of the four transfer positions in the 10-lap race. Kinser earned the right to start the main event inside the second row by following Johnson across the finish line in the First Dash Race.

Johnson won a front-straightaway drag race with Second Dash Race winner Stevie Smith as the green flag fell in the “A” Feature. Donny Schatz, who started outside the third row, raced past Hodnett, Tim Shaffer and Kinser during the first half of the opening lap.

Mark Kinser, who started outside the sixth row, drove father Karl’s #5M Sabko Maxim past Shaffer for fifth place with an inside move between turns one and two the next time around. Jac Haudenschild spun on the back straightaway midway through the third lap.

“The King of the Outlaws” took advantage of the early caution, passing Schatz and Smith deep in the second corner as the green flag replaced the yellow. Kinser continued his run to the front two laps later, riding the rim around Johnson in turn four. The defending and 17-time O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series champion was 15 car-lengths ahead of Johnson when he entered lapped traffic during lap eight.

Hodnett, the 1993 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, challenged Johnson for five laps before passing him for the runner-up spot high in the fourth corner. O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series points leader Danny Lasoski slowed in turn three with a flat right rear tire early in lap 14. Lasoski’s crew replaced his flat tire, but mechanical problems forced the #20 J.D. Byrider Eagle into the pits soon thereafter.

Mark Kinser passed Johnson for third place with an inside move in turn one early in the 16th lap. Schatz steered his #15 Parker Stores J&J deep in the second corner to pass Tyler Walker for sixth one lap later.

Jim Nier’s collision with Jason Meyers late in lap 17 broke the steering on his #00 sprinter and caused him to hit the retaining wall in turn one the next time around.

Walker chased Smith for four laps after the race resumed, then passed him for sixth place with an inside move between the first and second corners midway through the race.

“The Wild Child” collided with Meyers, hit the wall and flipped in turn three late in the 30th lap, bringing out the red flag and setting up a 10-lap dash to the checkered flag. Schatz, Walker, Todd Kane, Kenny Jacobs, Randy Hannagan, Meyers, Sammy Swindell and Jason Sides surrendered their positions to replace their right rear tires and restarted at the rear of the field.

“The King of the Outlaws” controlled the final restart and took the checkered flag as Hodnett raced into the third corner. Mark Kinser’s right rear tire lost air pressure in the third corner, allowing Johnson, Smith and Shaffer to pass him before he coasted across the finish line.

Sides and Hannagan started on the 12th row and raced past 11 cars to finish 12th and 13th, respectively.

Tim Allison led for one lap in the NRA finale, but after that, the show belonged to Brecht, as his mount was prepared to near perfection and he drove flawlessly.

Friday night’s winner, Darren Long, joined the action by lap three, after he disposed of Dwain Leiber to nail down third position, behind Brecht and Allison. However, Brecht was in a time zone all his own.

Brecht, the defending 360 Sprint champion at Eldora, began using lapped traffic to his advantage by lap eight.

Behind him, Allison and Long were starting to get pressure from current NRA point leader Dwain Leiber, but the quick pace of the event found that foursome crossing the line with no further changes after 20 laps. Shane Stewart began showing some aggression during the late stages of the affair and appeared to have found a quick groove, but time was against him and he had to settle for rounding out the top five.

Brecht’s victory was especially satisfying, after losing Friday night’s lead due to a flat tire and an early departure to the pit area.

Saturday - July 19, 2003

O’Reilly World of Outlaws - 40 cars

Fast Time: Sammy Swindell - 13.683

Heat 1: Paul McMahan, Jason Johnson, Tyler Walker, Sammy Swindell, Randy Hannagan, Dale Blaney,Brandon Wimmer, Barry Ruble, Jeff Shepard, Jason Sides

Heat 2: Danny Lasoski, Tim Shaffer, Stevie Smith, Shane Stewart, Kraig Kinser, Chad Kemenah, Daryn Pittman, Bill Rose, Ryan Coniam, Brian Paulus

Heat 3: Greg Hodnett, Joey Saldana, Steve Kinser, Jimmy Stinson, Jason Meyers, Ed Neumeister, Chad Blonde, Keith Baxter, Kevin Huntley, Kenny Jacobs

Heat 4: Mark Kinser, Donny Schatz, Rob Chaney, Jim Nier, Jac Jaudenschild, Greg Wilson, Johnny Herrera, Todd Kane, Nick Naber

Dash 1: Jason Johnson, Steve Kinser, Greg Hodnett, Rob Chaney, Shane Stewart, Jimmy Stinson, Sammy Swindell, Paul McMahan

Dash 2: Stevie Smith, Tim Shaffer, Donny Schatz, Tyler Walker, Joey Saldana, Mark Kinser, Jim Nier, Danny Lasoski

B Main: Jac Haudenschild, Chad Kemenah, Jason Meyers, Todd Kane, Brian Paulus, Kenny Jacobs, Daryn Pittman, Jason Sides, Dale Blaney, Jason Johnson, Ryan Coniam, Kraig Kinser, Jeff Shepard, Johnny Herrera, Greg Wilson, Brandon Wimmer, Bill Rose, Ed Neumeister, Chad Blonde, Barry Ruble, Keith Boyer, Randy Hannagan, Kevin Huntley

A Main: 1) Steve Kinser 2) Greg Hodnett 3) Jason Johnson 4) Stevie Smith 5) Tim Shaffer 6) Mark Kinser 7) Donny Schatz 8) Rob Chaney 9) Jimmy Stinson 10) Todd Kane 11) Jason Meyers 12) Jason Sides 13) Randy Hannagan 14) Kenny Jacobs 15) Sammy Swindell 16) Paul McMahan 17) Joey Saldana 18) Tyler Walker 19) Jac Haudenschild 20) Brian Paulus 21) Jim Nier 22) Danny Lasoski 23) Shane Stewart 24) Chad Kemenah

National Racing Alliance (NRA) Sprint Invaders - 28 cars

Fast Time: Darren Long - 15.924

Heat 1: Kent Walters, Tim Allison, Darren Long, Sean Robinson, Steve Leiber, Ryan Myers, Ron Blair, Erin Crocker, Dennis Ward, Jr. Mark Boyer

Heat 2: Shane Steward, Greg Wilson, Dwain Leiber, Tim Sites, Dustin Keegan, John Buchy, Scott Carter, Aaron Middaugh, Jim Burgoon

Heat 3: Scott Cramer, Mike Brecht, Mike Dussel, Cory Seeling, Jeff Williams, J.R. Stewart, Tim Kern, Andy Conley, Shawn Applegate

B Main: J.R. Stewqard, Erin Crocker, Tim Kern, Aaron Middaugh, John Buchy, Ryan Myers, Ron Blair, Jim Burgoon, DennisWard Jr., Shawn Applegate, Mark Boyer, Andy Conley

A Main: 1)Mike Brecht 2) Tim Allison 3) Darren Long 4) Dwain Leiber 5) Shane Stewart 6) Steve Leiber 7) Tim Sites 8) Greg Wilson 9) Jeff Williams 10) Cory Seeling 11) J.R. Stewart 12) Erin Crocker 13) Sean Robinson 14) Scott Cramer 15) Kent Walters 16) Mike Dussel 17) John Buchy 18) Dustin Keegan 19) Aaron Middaugh 20) Tim Kern

Friday - July 18, 2003

ROSSBURG, OH (July 18) – Steve Kinser inherited the lead after O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series points leader Danny Lasoski crashed, and held off Sammy Swindell to win the Knight Before the Kings Royal event Friday at Eldora Speedway. Darren Long took advantage of Mike Brecht’s misfortune to capture the National Racing Alliance (NRA) Sprint Invader main event in the all-sprint doubleheader.

It marked the third time in three races “The King of the Outlaws” has crossed the finish line first at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” during the series’ 25th Anniversary Season. Kinser was disqualified for violating the weight rule April 19th. Ironically, Swindell – who received the victory following that “A” Feature – lost the runner-up spot for the same infraction Friday.

The $10,000 victory, Kinser’s 15th in a main event this year, pushed him to within 20 points of Lasoski in their battle for first place in the O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series standings.

“The motor really wouldn’t run all night,” Kinser said after his 28th O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series “A” Feature victory at Eldora. “The car handled great, but I expected to see someone coming up beside me. It wouldn’t take off on the starts, and it would take us about a lap to get up to speed, and then it would go flat again. Danny pretty much motored away from us there at the start, but we were set up for the end when everyone gets loose. I was locked down, but we need to be better than this if we’re going to do anything tomorrow night. We’re just taking it one race at a time, but right now I’m just worried about getting this thing to run tomorrow.”

Kinser, who entered Saturday’s 20th Annual Kings Royal with four $50,000 victories, was the 11th-fastest qualifier in the 35-car field. He earned the privilege of starting the 30-lap “A” Feature outside the front row by winning his 20th Dash Race of the season.

Lasoski was enjoying the best run of his career at Eldora when the #20 J.D. Byrider Eagle jumped the cushion and hit the wall in the fourth corner late in the 12th lap. He paced the qualifying session and won the First Dash Race from outside the second row.

“The Dude” burst into the lead as the green flag fell in the O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series’ 40th event of the year.

Tyler Walker and Jason Meyers exchanged fourth place three times during the first three laps, before defending Kings Royal champion Joey Saldana took the inside line in turn one to pass Meyers for fifth place early in the fourth lap.

The leaders were approaching lapped traffic the next time around when Ben Rutan stopped in the second corner with mechanical problems. Swindell and Walker took turns passing each other for third place during the lap following the restart.

Jim Nier, who will promote the O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series’ inaugural race at K-C Raceway July 31st, slowed on the front straightaway when his car suffered a broken rear end late in the seventh lap. Jac Haudenshild, making his O’Reilly World of Outlaws Series debut in the #4 Race to Hawaii Maxim, collided with Nier and collected Johnny Herrera and Kenny Jacobs. None of the drivers were injured in the crash, but their cars were unable to restart the race.

Lasoski controlled the ensuing restart, and was a straightaway ahead of Kinser when he entered lapped traffic four laps later. “The Dude” lost the lead one lap later, however, when he crashed into the retaining wall. Kinser’s #11 Quaker State Maxim led the sprinters to the starting line as the race resumed.

Donny Schatz, who started outside the seventh row, exchanged seventh place with Daryn Pittman during the 13th and 14th laps. Pittman took the inside line through the fourth corner to pass Schatz, but the 1997 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year regained the position with a high move through turns one and two.

Kinser entered lapped traffic with a 12-car-length advantage over Swindell midway through lap 18. “B” Feature winner Kevin Huntley took the leaders out of lapped traffic half a lap later when he crashed into the turn-four retaining wall, however.

Shane Stewart and Meyers took turns passing each other for fifth place during the 19th lap. Schatz drove his #15 Parker Stores J&J past Stewart between the first and second corners for sixth place late in lap 21. Stewart lost three positions when he hit the retaining wall in turn two the next time around.

“The King of the Outlaws” was 15 car-lengths ahead of Swindell when he caught the back-markers with six laps remaining, and took the checkered flag with 10 car-lengths to spare.

Walker received credit for second place after Swindell was disqualified. Saldana finished third, ahead of Meyers, Schatz, Pittman, 16th-starting Mark Kinser, Stewart, 19th-starting Tim Shaffer and Stevie Smith.

Brecht appeared to have things in control in the early stages of the NRA nightcapper, despite several yellow and red flag delays. And each time the green flag re-appeared, he would roll out to an impressive lead.

However, one of the final yellow flags proved to be the most devastating for Brecht, as he appeared for himself after he tagged the back stretch wall and was towed to the pit area with a flat tire. He was unable to get the tire changed prior to the reappearance of the green flag and he was credited with a disappointing 15th place finish.

Long received the inheritance of Brecht’s misfortune and was able to hold back the challenges of Steve Leiber, Tim Sites, Dwain Leiber and defending series champion Mike Dussell to record the victory.

Friday - July 18, 2003

O’Reilly World of Outlaws - 35 cars

Fast Time: Danny Lasoski - 13.174

Heat 1: Jim Nier, Danny Lasoski, Jason Sides, Daryn Pittman, Kenny Jacobs, Jason Johnson, Nick Naber, Kraig Kinser, Lee Jacobs

Heat 2: Randy Hannagan, Jac Haudenschild, Johnny Herrera, Stevie Smith, Sammy Swindell, Chad Kemenah, Rob Chaney, Keith Baxter, Mike Brecht

Heat 3: Tim Shaffer, Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Tyler Walker, Paul McMahan, Geg Hodnett, Jeff Sheppard, Kevin Huntley

Heat 4: Joey Saldana, Shane Stewart, Jason Meyers, Mark Kinser, Ben Rutan, Ryan Coniam, Brandon Wimmer, Brian Paulus

Dash 1: Danny Lasoski, Tyler Walker, Joey Saldana, Stevie Smith, Shane Stewart, Kenny Jacobs, Randy Hannagan, Ben Rutan

Dash 2: Steve Kinser, Jason Meyers, Sammy Swindell, Jim Nier, Daryn Pittman, Johnny Herrera, Donny Schatz, Mark Kinser

B-Main: Kevin Huntley, Nick Naber, Jason Johnson, Chad Kemenah, Brandon Wimmer, Ryan Coniam, Lee Jacobs, Keith Baxter, Rob Chaney, Jeff Sheppard, Mike Brecht, Greg Hodnett

30-lap A-Main:

1)Steve Kinser 2)Tyler Walker 3)Joey Saldana 4)Jason Meyers 5)Donny Schatz 6)Daryn Pittman 7)Mark Kinser 8)Shane Stewart 9)Tim Shaffer 10)Stevie Smith 11)Jason Johnson 12)Chad Kemenah 13)Randy Hannagan 14)Jason Sides 15)Paul McMahan 16)Kevin Huntley 17)Danny Lasoski 18)Nick Naber 19)Jim Nier 20)Jac Haudenschild 21)Kenny Jacobs 22)Johnny Herrera 23)Ben Rutan 24)Sammy Swindell

Swindell crossed line in second place, but was too light at scales

National Racing Alliance Sprint Invaders - 28 cars

Fast Time: Tim Allison - 14.276

Heat 1: Tim Allison, Mike Miller, Steve Leiber, Tim Sites, Dennis Ward, Mark Boyer, Dustin Keegan, Andy Conley, Cody Hewitt, Matt Alloway

Heat 2: Darren Long, Jeff Williams, Erin Crocker, Shane Stewart, Tim Kern, Scott Carter, Shawn Applegate, J. R. Stewart

Heat 3: Mike Brecht, Kent Wolters, Mike Dussel, Scott Cramer, Cory Seeling, Ron Blair, Jim Burgoon, Ryan Myers, Dwain Leiber

B-Main: Dwain Leiber, J. R. Stewart, Jim Burgoon, Ron Blair, Scott Carter, Andy Conley, Mark Boyer, Dustin Keegan, Shawn Applegate

20-lap A-Main:

1)Darren Long 2)Steve Leiber 3)Tim Sites 4)Dwain Leiber 5)Mike Dussel 6)Mike Miller 7)Jeff Williams 8)Kent Wolters 9)Erin Crocker 10)Tim Kern 11)Cory Seeling 12)Scott Carter 13)Jim Burgoon 14)J. R. Stewart 15)Mike Brecht 16)Ron Blair 17)Scott Cramer 18)Shane Stewart 19)Tim Allison 20)Dennis Ward

Birkhofer Dominates Eldora

Completing the busy night of competition were the Modified and Stock Car classes with Brian Ruhlman and Mike Dirksen capturing their respective main events.

Birkhofer, the defending champion of Eldora’s famed World 100, wasted little time to move ahead of the class and take charge.

After disposing of early race leader Shane Clanton on lap six, Birkhofer began his driving clinic. Even with the talent-laden field on hand, there was no one that anything for Birkhofer.

Clanton stayed as close as he could in the runner-up spot for another three circuits of the high-banked oval before giving way to Billy Moyer, with Terry English and Darrell Lanigan waging their own battle not too far behind.

Once clear of Clanton, it was thought that Moyer would reel in Birkhofer, but with the affair going caution-free, Birkhofer was not to be denied, as he drove high and low around the oval, using the lapped cars as a cushion to separate himself from the balance of the field.

Clanton began to drop off the pace ever so slightly, allowed both English and Lanigan to move forward, but after that, the running order up front never changed.

Birkhofer crossed the line nearly a full straightaway ahead of Moyer, with English, Lanigan and Clanton completing the top five.

Ruhlman has become the class of the Modified field and outdistanced Gary Richard into the first turn of the first lap, and from that point on, the battle was for positions behind him.

Scott Orr, a multi-time champion in the Modified ranks, appeared up to the task after getting by Richard on lap three, but that was as far as his forward motion would go.

Time was not in Orr’s favor, as Ruhlman took the win by over ten car lengths. Richard was able to hang on to third, after holding back the challenge of the Chinn cousins, Brett in fourth and Wayne in fifth.

Dirksen turned in his strongest drive of the season to capture his Stock Car triumph. Equally impressive was John Phlipot, Jr., who, after winning his heat race, came on strong and smooth in the finale to record his highest finish ever with runner-up honors. Behind that duo was Tom Wiedman in third, Rick VanCamp in fourth and Earnie Woodard in fifth.

UMP LATE MODEL SUMMERNATIONALS

49 cars - fast time - Randy Korte 16.382

Dash: Shane Clanton, Randy Korte, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Moyer, Shane Yoder, Terry English, Brian Ruhlman, Dan Schliepper

Heat 1: Darrell Lanigan, Dale McDowell, Randy Woodling, Johnny Johnson, Jeep VanWormer, Jerry Bowersock, Brandon Kinzer, Brook Phillips, Ron Perrine, Jr., Jim Kelly

Heat 2: Brian Ruhlman, Bob Pierce, Billy Drake, Jimmy Mars, Earl Pearson, Jr., Ricky Williams, Jerry Rice, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Raymond Nichols, Brian Harris

Heat 3: Darren Miller, Matt Miller, Dan Schliepper, Steve Francis, Greg Johnson, Shawn Toczek, Aaron Scott, Rob Sellars, Shaun Smith, Dean Anderson

Heat 4: Chuckie May, Shannon Babb, Don O’Neal, Wendell Wallace, Donnie Moran, Duane Chamberlain, Scott Bowersock, Jay Johnson, Jeff Matejka, Marv Schilling, Brian McCabe

B-Main 1: Jimmy Mars, Earl Pearson, Jr., Johnny Johnson, Brandon Kinzer, Jerry Rice, Ricky Williams, Jeep VanWormer, Brian Harris, Ron Perrine, Jr., Wayne Maffett, Jr., Gary Richard, Jim Kelly, Raymond Nichols, Jerry Bowersock, Brook Phillips

B-Main 2: Steve Francis, Greg Johnson, Wendell Wallace, Duane Chamberlain, Donnie Moran, Shawn Toczek, Scott Bowersock, Aaron Scott, Jay Johnson, Rob Sellars, Shawn Smith, Brian McCabe, Dean Anderson, Jeff Matejka, Marv Schilling

30 lap A-Main:

1)Brian Birkhofer 2)Billy Moyer 3)Terry English 4)Darrell Lanigan 5)Shane Clanton 6)Darren Miller 7)Randy Korte 8)Dale McDowell 9)Brian Ruhlman 10)Don O’Neal 11)Bob Pierce 12)Matt Miller 13)Shannon Babb 14)Billy Drake 15)Steve Francis 16)Shane Yoder 17)Jimmy Mars 18)Chuckie May 19)Dan Schliepper 20)Randy Woodling

UMP MODIFIEDS

29 cars

Heat 1: Gary Richard, Rob Trent, Elvin Herschberger, Doug Holdheide, Warren Shingleton, Andrew Smith, Ed Hounshell, Mark Kowarsch, Ryan Disterheft, Walt Wisniewski

Heat 2: Chris Ullery, Brett Chinn, Kent Schoeck, J. R. Hovoty, Aaron Jenkins, Nick Rosselit, Ron Perrine, Jr., Mark Hovoty, Rob Williams, Bub McDaniels

Heat 3: Brian Ruhlman, Scott Orr, Davey Gantt, Wayne Chinn, Mark Lamercht, Chris Simon, Stan Smith, Dave Treon, Jr., Jack Waldfogel

B-Main 1: Nick Rosselit, Ed Hounshell, Chris Simon, Mark Kowarsch, Stan Smith, Mark Hovoty, Rayn Disterheft, Rob Williams, Bub McDaniels, Dave Treon, Jr., Jack Waldfogel, Andrew Smith, Ron Perrine, Jr.

15-lap A-Main:

1)Brian Ruhlman 2)Scott Orr 3)Gary Richard 4)Brett Chinn 5)Wayne Chinn 6)Chris Simon 7)Ed Hounshell 8)Elvin Herschberger 9)J. R. Hovoty 10)Davey Gantt 11)Mark Lamercht 12)Aaron Jenkins 13)Ryan Disterheft 14)Chris Ullery 15)Kent Schoek 16)Doug Holdheide 17)Mark Kowarsch 18)Mark Hovoty 19)Rob Trent 20)Nick Rosselit 21)Stan Smith 22)Warren Shingleton

ELDORA STOCK CARS

32 cars

Heat 1: Tom Wiedman, Travis Hole, John Brooks, Lonnie Mobley, Shawn Phillippi, Glenn Knick, Phil Wieging, Bob Burch

Heat 2: Mike Chrisman, Rick VanCamp, Earnie Woodard, Greg Adam, Gary Peace, Jim Rinderle, Tim Rostorfer, Barney Craig

Heat 3: John Phlipot, Jr., Randy Herron, Myron Swartz, Matt Phlipot, Todd Sanders, Mark Kowarsch, Gabe Wombolt, Noah Walkup

Heat 4: Mike Dirksen, Doug Matheny, Jerry Butler, Ted Rostorfer, Ted Weber, Jeff Coate, Brandy Schulz

B-Main: Shawn Phillippi, Barney Craig, Glenn Knick, Gary Peace, Mark Kowarsch, Gabe Wombolt, Brandy Schulz, Todd Sanders, Ted Weber, Noah Walkup, Jim Rinderle, Phil Wieging, Tim Rostorfer

12-lap A-Main:

1)Mike Dirksen 2)John Phlipot, Jr. 3)Tom Wiedman 4)Rick VanCamp 5)Earnie Woodard 6)Doug Matheny 7)John Brooks 8)Travis Hole 9)Barney Craig 10)Greg Adam 11)Lonnie Mobley 12)Randy Herron 13)Glenn Knick 14)Shawn Phillippi 15)Gabe Wombolt 16)Myron Swartz 17)Mark Kowarsch 18)Ted Rostorfer 19)Matt Phlipot 20)Jerry Butler 21)Gary Peace 22)Mike Chrisman

Kings Royal at Eldora

As the $50,000 to win event enters its 20th go-around over the weekend of July 18 & 19, statistics show that Kinser is the only driver to have competed in every Kings Royal since its inception in 1984. Four victories (1984, 1988, 1991 and 1997) are included in that total In fact, only five times has the Bloomington, Indiana native finished out of the top seven.

Those numbers are certainly impressive, but when it comes to race day, those statistics go out the window as old news and Kinser attacks the current deed at hand with the aggression that has become his trademark.

And that could spell trouble for the drivers attempting to etch their name into Eldora’s record books and earn a trip to the famed throne that signifies a Kings Royal victory.

A total of 124 drivers have earned their way into the starting line-up over the years, and eleven drivers have worn the crown. Kinser’s four wins leads the way, while local favorite Jac Haudenschild has been crowned three times (1987, 1994, 1998). Double wins have been earned by Doug Wolfgang (1985, 1990), Sammy Swindell (1992, 1999) and Dave Blaney (1993, 1995), while single Kings Royal winners include Don Krietz, Jr. (1986), Bobby Davis, Jr. (1989), Johnny Herrera (1996), Dale Blaney (2000), Mark Kinser (2001) and the most recent King, Joey Saldana (2002).

The trend of three first-time winners in as many years is something that many drivers would like to see continue this year.

Two nights of complete racing programs mark the Kings Royal weekend and both carry full sanction by the World of Outlaws (WoO). Friday night’s (dubbed The Knight Before the Kings Royal) payoff includes a $10,000 to win main event while the actual Kings Royal on Saturday, July 19, carries prize money in excess of $120,000, including a hefty $50,000 pay check for the newly crowned King.

Tickets and reserved seats for the event remain available and may be purchased by calling the track office at 937.338.3815 during normal business hours. Drivers interested in entering the event are encouraged to call that same number.

Kemenah Beats Eldora Rains for All Star Win

Just as the 33 Sprints on hand were set to take to the one-half mile clay oval for their practice sessions, Mother Nature let loose with nearly a quarter-inch of rain. Some 45 minutes later, the moisture subsided and the process of preparing the track for racing conditions began.

The end result was a lightning fast, super smooth course.

And that fell into the hands of Kemenah.

Although his trail to the victory celebration was not an easy one. After setting second quick time for the evening, Kemenah, the current All Star point leader, failed to advance through his heat race. That placed him into the B-Main, which he handily won.

That may have been a blessing, as the quick ten-lap run, gave him one final look at the track conditions facing him in the 30-lap main event that was to follow.

At the dropping of the green flag, Craig Keel jumped into the early lead, with Mike Wagner, Jeff Shepard and Kemenah in pursuit.

Wagner, turning in his best-ever Eldora performance, was a sight to behold. Riding the wall, Wagner shot past Keel on lap three and instantly opened a comfortable margin over the field. At the same time, Kemenah was on a roll, and advanced to second, behind Wagner by lap five.

Kemenah moved in on Wagner three laps later, and the duo staged a wild dogfight that ended with Kemenah taking the lead on lap ten.

Four laps later, while in heavy lapped traffic, the race was stopped when Keith Baxter flipped wildly down the back chute. The car was damaged beyond repair; however, Baxter escaped injury.

Once back underway, it was still the Kemenah/Wagner show up front, while Shepard had his hands full holding off Jason Johnson and Jimmy Stinson for third.

Two laps passed before the caution appeared for Greg Wilson, who lost a right front tire and wheel assembly.

The final caution flew five laps from the finish when Dwain Leiber coasted to a stop on the back chute.

Wagner gave it everything he had in an attempt to wheel in Kemenah, but there was no denying the Findlay, Ohio chauffeur of his third All Star victory at Eldora.

A jubilant Wagner crossed the line second, followed in order by Shepard, Johnson and Stinson.

Brian Ruhlman had little trouble taking home his third Modified victory of the year; although multi-time track champion Scott Orr tried in vain to stop Ruhlman’s win streak.

A pair of caution flags slowed the pace during the 15-lap run, and on each restart, Orr would attempt to overcome Ruhlman, but fell short at the finish, as the potent duo finished 1-2.

Aaron Jenkins crossed the line in third, with Rob Williams and Gary Richard rounding out the top five.

Burch and Doug Matheny took turns swapping the lead up front during the Stock finale, but behind them, the action was hot and heavy.

One of the wildest Stock Car accidents in recent history stopped the race on lap four, when both Kevin Gossard and Bob Kaffenberger flipped down the back stretch. A total of seven cars were collected in the incident, that found plenty of damaged machinery, but fortunately, no injuries.

Burch won the battle up front to finish ahead of Matheny, John Brooks, Gabe Wombolt and Earnie Woodard.

All Star Sprints - 33 cars

Fast Time: Rob Chaney 13.066

Heat 1: Ryan Coniam, Jason Johnson, Rob Chaney, Jeff Shepard, Danny Smith, Barry Ruble, Scott Cramer, Matt Lucious, Shawn Applegate

Heat 2: Hud Horton, Keith Baxter, Ed Neumesiter, Todd Kane, Bill Rose, Chad Kemenah, Steve Leiber

Heat 3: Butch Schroeder, Jimmy Stinson, Dean Jacobs, Tom Busch, Craig Keel, Wes Harbour, Rob Maxwell, Nick Naber

Heat 4: Greg Wilson, Jim Dayton, Mike Wagner, Jason Courtney, Jim Nier, Dwain Leiber, Mike Brecht, Marvin Pifer

Dash: Bill Rose, Jason Johnson, Jeff Shepard, Craig Keel, Dean Jacobs, Ed Neumeister

B-Main: Chad Kemenah, Barry Ruble, Dwain Leiber, Wes Harbour, Steve Leiber, Matt Lucious, Scott Cramer, Rod Maxwell, Shawn Applegate

30-lap A-Main:

1)Chad Kemenah 2)Mike Wagner 3)Jeff Shepard 4)Jason Johnson 5)Jimmy Stinson 6)Jim Nier 7)Bill Rose 8)Danny Smith 9)Todd Kane 10)Craig Keel 11)Ed Neumeister 12)Hud Horton 13)Wes Harbour 14)Barry Ruble 15)Tom Busch 16)Jason Courtney 17)Dwain Leiber 18)Greg Wilson 19)Keith Baxter 20)Ryan Coniam 21)Butch Schroeder 22)Steve Leiber 23)Dean Jacobs 24)Jim Dayton

UMP Modifieds - 24 cars

Heat 1: Scott Orr, Rob Trent, Barney Craig, Mark Kowarsch, Brett Chinn, Jack James, Andrew Smith, Mike Hohlbein

Heat 2: Nick Rosselit, Aaron Jenkins, Rob Williams, Doug Holdheide, Stan Smith, Andy Bibler, Mike Romaker

Heat 3: Wayne Chinn, Brian Ruhlman, Chris Ullery, Gary Richard, Jack Waldfogel, Chris Simon, Davey Gantt

15-lap A-Main:

1)Brian Ruhlman 2)Scott Orr 3)Aaron Jenkins 4)Rob Williams 5)Gary Richard 6)Mark Kowarsch 7)Brett Chinn 8)Jack James 9)Andy Bibler 10)Barney Craig 11)Jack Waldfogel 12)Davey Gantt 13)Rob Trent 14)Mike Romaker 15)Mike Hohlbein 16)Nick Rosselit 17)Chris Simon 18)Wayne Chinn 19)Chris Ullery 20)Stan Smith 21)Doug Holdheide

Eldora Stock Cars - 38 cars

Heat 1: Gabe Wombolt, John Brooks, Todd Sanders, Tom Weidman, Rob Lindeborn, Anthony Goode, Ted Weber, Tim Cornett, Gary Peace, Jim Clark

Heat 2: Kevin Gossard, Greg Adam, Travis Hole, Shawn Phillippi, Mark Kowarsch, Glenn Knick, Randy Herron, Myron Swartz, Jeff Coate, Terry Klopfenstein

Heat 3: Bob Burch, Mike Dirksen, Earnie Woodard, Barney Craig, Matt Phlipot, John Phlipot, Jr., Jerry Ferguson, Mike Chrisman, Dan Hall

Heat 4: Doug Matheny, Lonnie Mobley, Bob Kaffenberger, Tim Rostorfer, Jerry Butler, Noah Walkup, Phil Wieging, Ted Rostorfer, Rick VanCamp

B-Main 1: Mark Kowarsch, Tim Cornett, Randy Herron, Rob Lindeborn, Gary Peace, Myron Swartz, Glenn Knick, Ted Weber, Jeff Coate, Anthony Goode

B-Main 2: Noah Walkup, John Phlipot, Jr., Ted Rostorfer, Matt Phlipot, Mike Chrisman, Phil Wieging, Rick VanCamp, Dan Hall

12-lap A-Main

1)Bob Burch 2)Doug Matheny 3)John Brooks 4)Gabe Wombolt 5)Earnie Woodard 6)Lonnie Mobley 7)Travis Hole 8)Todd Sanders 9)Mike Dirksen 10)Mark Kowarsch 11)Randy Herron 12)Matt Phlipot 13)Ted Rostorfer 14)Shawn Phillippi 15)Rob Lindeborn 16)Noah Walkup 17)John Phlipot, Jr. 18)Kevin Gossard 19)Greg Adam 20)Bob Kaffenberger 21)Tim Cornett 22)Tim Rostorfer

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