Category: La Salle Speedway
Brady Smith Brilliant in Spring Shootout at LaSalle
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM LASALLE SPEEDWAY! La Salle, IL (May 11, 2013) – Brady Smith edged out fellow Wisconsin driver, Jimmy Mars by just a few inches at LaSalle Speedway on Saturday Night in winning the Jeff’s Enginemasters Spring Shootout. It was Smith’s first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since 2008. [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Series News
Excitement Builds for Night Two at LaSalle, Mother Nature Wins Night One
La Salle, IL (May 10, 2013)- Night one of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Spring Shootout at LaSalle Speedway has been cancelled due to unsafe track conditions. With a more favorable forecast projected for tomorrow, the $10,000 to win show for Saturday Night will proceed as scheduled. Despite a tireless effort by the [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Series News
Steve Francis Gets First Win for Clint Bowyer Racing; Lucas Oil Late Model Doubleheader at La Salle up Next
ASHLAND, KY (May 9, 2013) – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regular, Steve Francis of Ashland, KY picked up his first win driving for Clint Bowyer Racing last Friday Night, May 3rd at Southern Ohio Speedway in Wheelersburg, OH. Steve dominated the $4,000 to win Southern 100 preliminary night as he earned a starting [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Series News
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to LaSalle Speedway This Friday and Saturday
WAYCROSS, GA (May 6, 2013) – The Spring Shootout will be bigger and better than ever this Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series looks to double the excitement for fans this weekend. Both nights will include a complete show, packed with [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Series News
Randy Korte Grabs Win for Riggs Motorsports at LaSalle Speedway!
(HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS) Randy Korte returned to racing action in his home state of Illinois over the April 26-27 weekend and scored the first win for the Riggs Motorsports team in 2013! On Saturday night at the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois, Randy laid down the quickest lap in his group during the qualifying session and [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News
La Salle Speedway Results 4/27/13
UMP Late Models FEATURE FN DRIVER 1 Randy Korte 2 Kevin Weaver 3 Jay Morris 4 Rich Bell 5 Scott Schmitt 6 Pete Parker 7 Mike Glynn 8 Guy Volk 9 Bob Gardner 10 Russ Adams 11 John Piccatto 12 Dennis Erb Jr. 13 Joe Jelinek 14 Steve Dimmick 15 Todd Alexander 16 Mike Provenzano [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Open Wheel Modified News, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Modified News
Dennis Erb, Jr. Readies for Farmer City and LaSalle on Heels of Lucas Oil Doubleheader
(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team ventured east with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to the states of Maryland and West Virginia on April 20-21 for a pair of $10,000 to win showdowns. On Saturday at the legendary Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland, Dennis timed in eleventh fastest in Group [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Farmer City Raceway, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News
Jimmy Mars Sets Sights on Illini 100 Following Solid LaSalle Doubleheader
(MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN) The Mars Racing team returned to Dirt Late Model competition over the March 29-30 weekend at the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois, as the 1/4-mile bullring played host to the two-day ‘Thaw Brawl.’ On Friday night, Jimmy Mars laid down the fastest lap in his group during the qualifying session and later took [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Farmer City Raceway, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, World of Outlaws Late Model Series News
Dennis Erb, Jr. Heads to Deep South After Grabbing Fourth Victory of Year at LaSalle!
(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) The Dennis Erb Racing team kept their eye on the radar over the March 29-30 weekend and wound up at the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois for the ‘Thaw Brawl.’ On Friday night during a UMP DIRTcar Series event, Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the fastest lap of the 46 entrants during the [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Series News, Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS), U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News
Brian Birkhofer Opens 2013 Season with $10,000 Thaw Brawl Victory; Farmer City Next!
(MUSCATINE, IOWA) With an eye on the sky during the wet weekend in the Midwest on March 29-30, the Birkhofer Racing team finally kicked off their highly-anticipated 2013 racing season at the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois. The two-day ‘Thaw Brawl’ started on Friday night with a $2,000 to win UMP DIRTcar Series event. Brian [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Farmer City Raceway, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS), U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News, World of Outlaws Late Model Series News
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces LaSalle Spring Shootout Expands to Two Days
WAYCROSS, GA (April 4, 2013) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and LaSalle Speedway officials have announced that the “Spring Shootout”, scheduled for May 11th will be expanded this year. This year’s event will now be two single day shows. There will be a complete show on Friday, May 10th, paying $10,000 to [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Lucas Oil Late Model Series News
Brian Birkhofer claims Thaw Brawl at La Salle Speedway!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE THAW BRAWL AT LA SALLE SPEEDWAY! La Salle Speedway 3/30/13 Heat Winners: Brandon Sheppard, Brian Birkhofer, Chris Simpson, Austin Hubbard Semi Winners: Brandon Thirlby, Jeff Babcock Feature: 1. Brian Birkhofer 2. Chris Simpson 3. Brandon Sheppard 4. Billy Drake 5. Austin Hubbard 6. Jimmy Mars 7. Dennis Erb, [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS), U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News
Dennis Erb, Jr. claims Thaw Brawl opener at La Salle Speedway!
Heat Winners: Erb, Hubbard, Heckenast, Mars & Henry Semi Winners: Noonan & Birkhofer Feature: 1. Dennis Erb Jr. ($2,000) 2. Austin Hubbard 3. Jimmy Mars 4. Frank Heckenast Jr. 5. Jason Feger 6. Brian Birkhofer 7. Chris Simpson 8. Jesse Stovall 9. Billy Drake 10. Brian Ruhlman 11. Russ Sheffler 12. Kyle Logue 13. Torin [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News
Balog still King of Waite Memorial
By: Betty Glynn LaSalle, IL – The Bill Waite Jr., Memorial race Sunday night at La Salle Speedway was a true celebration of a local hero. Bill Waite Jr., a racing enthusiast, was killed in an accident while aiding a stranded motorist on Interstate 80 in 2008. The Cherry native shared his love of racing [...]
Category: Illinois, La Salle Speedway
La Salle Speedway Results 8/11/12
Sunoco ALMS Late Model Feature 1 Dennis Erb Jr. 2 Jason Feger 3 Brian Shirley 4 Ryan Unzicker 5 Bobby Pierce 6 Jason Jaggers 7 Scott Schmitt 8 Billy Drake 9 Mike Spatola III 10 Brian Ruhlman 11 Charlie Hess 12 Phil Ausra 13 Rich Bell 14 Joe Izzo 15 Ryan VanderVeen 16 Dale Markham [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Open Wheel Modified News, Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS), U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Modified News
Birkhofer Cruises to LaSalle DIRTcar Summer Nationals Triumph
LaSalle, Ill. – July 4, 2012 – Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, Iowa, cruised to his second DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Hell Tour’ victory of 2012 on Wednesday night at LaSalle (Ill.) Speedway. Birkhofer earned $5,000 for winning the 40-lap main event. (For late breaking news from the DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Hell Tour’, click here to follow [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News, U.M.P. DIRTcar Summer Nationals
Veloz Jr. Races to LaSalle Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Win
LaSalle, Ill. – July 4, 2012 – Milo Veloz Jr. of Colona, Ill., earned his first career DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals victory Wednesday night at LaSalle (Ill.) Speedway picking up $1,000 for his efforts. (For breaking news from the Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals, click here to follow along on Twitter.) Veloz Jr. worked past [...]
Category: Illinois, La Salle Speedway, Open Wheel Modified News, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Modified News
Brian Birkhofer grabs La Salle Speedway UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win!
Heat 1: Brian Birkhofer, Scott Schmitt, Ray Guss Jr., Jerry Lierly, Tim Isenberg, Bill Rezutek, Nick Bartels, Tony Toste, Kellen Conover Heat 2: Jon Henry, Jason Jaggers, Rich Bell, Richie Hendrick, Wes Steidinger , Jon Rogers, John Mayes Jr., Kathy Jarvis, Duke Whiseant Heat 3: Brian Shirley, Jason Feger, Ryan Unzicker, Shannon Babb, Jack Sullivan, [...]
Category: Dirt Late Model News, Illinois, La Salle Speedway, U.M.P. DIRTcar Series Late Model News, U.M.P. DIRTcar Summer Nationals
