(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) The Dennis Erb Racing team took advantage of an idle weekend for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on May 9-10 to compete in a pair of American Late Model Series (ALMS) showdowns in the Land of Lincoln. On Friday night, a $2,000 top prize was on the line at Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois. Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the ninth fastest lap during the ALMS qualifying session at the 1/3-mile Kankakee County fairgrounds oval and later finished sixth in his loaded heat race. After starting the 40-lap feature event from the inside of the sixth row, Dennis blasted past nine competitors during the caution-plagued race en route to a stellar runner-up performance behind only race winner Bobby Pierce.
The ALMS doubleheader then wrapped up on Saturday evening at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois with another $2,000 to win program. Dennis posted the seventh quickest time during qualifying prior to scoring the win in heat race action. After rolling off from the outside of the front row in the 30-lap main event, the Carpentersville, Illinois standout paced the strong field for the first twenty circuits. At the checkers, Dennis found himself in the third spot behind only victor Bobby Pierce and runner-up Kevin Weaver. Complete results from both weekend races can be found online at www.americanlatemodelseries.com.
Next up for the #28 team will be a visit to LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois on May 16-17 for the two-day ‘Spring Shootout.’ The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will preside over the pair of $10,000 to win events, which will both be jammed packed with time trials, heat races, consolation events, and a 50-lap feature. Dennis comes into the doubleheader on Friday and Saturday at LaSalle tenth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Additional information concerning the ‘Spring Shootout’ weekend can be accessed by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com.
Dennis would like to thank all of his sponsors including: J.R. McBride Leasing, JL Scrap Metals, Kuntz & Company Racing Engines, Petersen Aluminum, Performance Rod & Custom (PRC), C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, Ramirez Motorsports, Team Zero by Bloomquist, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Aurora Rod Ends, Beyea Custom Headers, Brinn Transmissions, Butlerbuilt Safety Systems, Champ Pans, CV Products, Delph Communications, Dyer’s Top Rods, Envy Suspension & Race Consultants, Fel-Pro Gaskets, Five Star Performance Bodies, Frankland Racing Supply, K-B Carburetors, Mason Racin’, Performance Engineering & Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, Quarter Master, Simpson Race Products, Sweet Mfg., T&D Machine Products, VP Racing Fuels, Weld Wheels, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood Engineering.
The latest dirt on the Dennis Erb Racing team can be found all year long at www.DennisErb.com.
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