Glasgow, KY-April 22, 2010- After a week hiatus, the American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner will return to action with its first official doubleheader weekend of the 2010 racing season on Friday April 30 at Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, IL and on Saturday May 1 at Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway in Danville, IL. Both events will feature a 30 lap A-Main and will pay the AMS feature winner $1,500 and pay $200 to start.
Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, IL will be the site of the first event of the weekend doubledip on Friday evening April 30. Events at Fayette County Speedway on Friday April 30 will include practice, one lap of SPEC Race Engines group time trials, Wehr’s Machine and Racing Products, PPM Racing Products, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Wiles Driveshafts, Hypercoil Springs, and Willy’s Carbs qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap/$1,500 to win, $200 to start A-Main. Also in action at Fayette County Speedway on April 30 will be Street Stocks, Hornets, and Team Cars.
Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway in Danville, IL will be the site of stop two of the weekend’s racing entertainment. Events at Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway on Saturday May 1 will include practice, one lap of SPEC Race Engines group time trials, Wehr’s Machine and Racing Products, PPM Racing Products, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Wiles Driveshafts, Hypercoil Springs, and Willy’s Carbs qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap/$1,500 to win, $200 to start A-Main. Also in action at Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway on May 1 will be Pro Late Models, Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Hornets.
Activities for the April 30 Fayette County Speedway date will see the pit area open at 5:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will be at 6:45 p.m., with practice immediately after the drivers meeting, followed by group qualifying time trials, with racing at 7:30 p.m. All times are CDT. Ticket prices for this event will be $10 for adults, children ages 8 to 12 $5, and children under age 7 are free, and $30 in the pit area, with children ages 12 and under in the pit area for only $10. Of special note, for race teams taking their children into the pit area, the child waiver/consent form must have the signature of both parents for the child to be allowed in the pit area.
Activities for the May 1 Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway date will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will be at 5:45 p.m., with practice set for 6:00 p.m. Group qualifying time trials will begin at 6:30 p.m., with racing immediately following time trials. All times are CDT. Ticket prices for this event will be $15 for adults, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, with children ages 5 and under free, and $30 for pit pass access to the pit area, with children ages 12 and under in the pit area for only $15.
The A-Main purse for the Friday April 30 Fayette County Speedway and Saturday May 1 Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway events are as follows: 1st- $1,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $800, 4th- $700, 5th- $600, 6th- $575, 7th- $550, 8th- $525, 9th- $500, 10th- $400, 11th- $350, 12th- $300, 13th- $275, 14th- $250, 15th through 24th- $200 to start.
Fayette County Speedway is a ¼ mile high banked clay oval promoted by Charlie Depew. Fayette County Speedway is located at 322 West Cumberland Road in Brownstown, IL by taking taking exit 68 off I-70 and proceed east for 3.0 miles on Route 40 prior to turning and entering the Fayette County Fairgrounds. For more information about Fayette County Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.fayettecospeedway.com or by calling the track office at (618) 427-3966 on raceday.
Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway is a 3/8 mile clay oval promoted by Bob and Angie Pierce. Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway is located at 17525 North 1180 East Road between Oakwood, IL and Danville, IL. From I-74, take exit 210 and proceed west on US 150, then turn onto Batestown Road (CR1180 E). For more information about Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.piercesvermillioncountyspeedway.com or by calling the track office at (217) 443-2300 or (217) .
The American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner last competed at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL on April 16 and Michael Long of Quincy, IL won that event. Randle Sweeney of Clifty, KY is the current series points leader heading to Brownstown, IL on April 30, followed by Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY, John Demoss of Bloomington, IN, Matt Goulden of Springfield, IL, and Long. The remainder of the top ten in points are Rob Penny, Brian Shaw, Russ Gabbert, Ed Shamhart, and Devin Gilpin.
The American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner will present UMP Modified sanctioned dirt track sports entertainment at racing venues throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. For more information concerning the American Modified Series, call series race director Niles Lauderbaugh at (270) 576-2969 or visit the series website at www.americanmodifiedseries.com.
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner- 2010 Schedule of Events
*April 2- Ponderosa Speedway- Junction City, KY- $1,500 to win- 8th Annual Spring 30- Randle Sweeney
*April 16- Tri City Speedway- Pontoon Beach, IL- $1,500 to win- Michael Long
*April 30- Fayette County Speedway- Brownstown, IL- $1,500 to win
*May 1- Vermillion County Speedway- Danville, IL- $1,500 to win
*May 15- Bluegrass Speedway- Bardstown, KY- $1,500 to win- 10th Annual Mod Squad Bash
*June 4- Fayette County Speedway- Brownstown, IL- $1,500 to win
*June 18- To Be Announced
*June 19- Soggy Bottom Raceway- Morgantown, KY- $1,500 to win
*July 23- Ponderosa Speedway- Junction City, KY- $3,000 to win- 6th Annual Summer Shootout
*July 24- Bluegrass Speedway- Bardstown, KY- $3,000 to win- 10th Annual Bluegrass Rumble
*August 13- Bloomington Speedway- Bloomington, IN- $1,500 to win (Presented by JB Salvage and Indiana Stone Works)
*August 14- Lawrenceburg Speedway- Lawrenceburg, IN- $1,500 to win- Monster Modified 40
*August 20- Paducah International Raceway- Paducah, KY- $1,500 to win
*August 21- Soggy Bottom Raceway- Morgantown, KY- $1,500 to win
*September 17- Moler Raceway Park- Williamsburg, OH- $1,500 to win
*September 18- Lawrenceburg Speedway- Lawrenceburg, IN- $1,500 to win
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner Top 15 Points (as of 4/16/10)
1. Randle Sweeney (Clifty, KY)- 122
2. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 116
3. John Demoss (Bloomington, IN)- 114
4. Matt Goulden (Springfield, IL)- 108
5. Michael Long (Quincy, IL)- 85
6. Rob Penny (Owensboro, KY)- 83
7. Brian Shaw (Robinson, IL)- 82
8. Russ Gabbert (Berea, KY)- 80
9. Ed Shamhart (Olney, IL)- 80
10. Devin Gilpin (Columbus, IN)- 75
11. Shelby Miles (Bloomington, IN)- 75
12. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 73
13. Marty Smith, Jr. (Troy, IL)- 70
14. Donovan Lodge (Moline, IL)- 65
15. Jason Wheatley (Loretto, KY)- 65
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner 2010 Sponsors
*Arizona Sport Shirts- “Official Merchandise Vendor” of the AMS (www.arizonasportshirts.com)
*Force for Fuel- Presenting Sponsor and “Official Fuel and Engine Conditioner” of the AMS (www.forcesavesgreen.com)
*Hoosier Race Tire- “Official Race Tire” of the AMS (www.hoosiertire.com)
*Wick Racing Fuels- “Official Race Fuel Supplier” of the AMS (www.wickoil.com)
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner 2010 Contingency Supporters
*AFCO Racing Products- “Hard Luck Award”- $50 certificate to first driver not advancing from B-Main and $50 certificate to 4th place finisher in A-Main each night (www.afcoracing.com)
*All Star Performance- “Hard Charger Award”-$100 product certificate per event (www.allstarperformance.com)
*Bandit Race Cars (www.banditracecars.net)
*Bilstein (www.bilsteinshocks.com)
*Blue Media
*Comp Cams (www.compcams.com)
*Dale Meers Race Engines
*Dyer’s Top Rods (www.dyersrods.com)
*Hypercoil Springs- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #5 (www.hypercoils.com)
*Impressive Race Cars- “Chassis to be given away at series banquet in a drawing of the top ten in series points-no purchase necessary) (www.impressiveracecars.com)
*Indiana Stone Works
*Intercomp Racing Systems (www.intercomp-racing.com)
*J.B’s Salvage
*Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #3 (www.joegibbsracingoil.com)
*Landrum Performance Springs- Spring Certificate to first driver not transferring to B-Main (www.landrumspring.com)
*Lightning Chassis (www.lightningchassis.com)
*PPM Racing Products- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #2 ($50.00 product certificate per heat win; $500 product certificate at series banquet) (www.ppmracingproducts.com)
*Raceceiver (www.raceceiver.com)
*RHS Cylinder Heads (www.racingheadservice.com)
*Skillsaw Designs- “Official Webdesigner” of the AMS (www.skillsawdesigns.com)
*SPEC Race Engines- “Fast Time Award”-$100 per event (www.specracingengines.com)
*T & K Trucking- “Rookie of the Year”-$1,000 distributed among top three in Rookie Points)
*UMP Dirt Car (www.umpracing.com)
*VP Racing Fuels- “Hard Luck Award”- $50 certificate on fuel for misfortune in A-Main (www.vpracingfuels.com)
*Wayne Bowen Racing Supply (www.waynebowenracing.com)
*Wehrs Machine & Racing Products- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #1 ($50.00 product certificate per heat win; free set of bird cages to be given away at series banquet) www.wehrsmachine.com)
*Wiles Driveshafts- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #4 (www.wilesdriveshafts.com)
*Willy’s Carbs- “Official Sponsor of Heat Race #6 (www.willyscarbs.com)
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner Payoff Structures
*$1,500 to win- 1st- $1,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $800, 4th- $700, 5th- $600, 6th- $575, 7th- $550, 8th- $525, 9th- $500, 10th- $400, 11th- $350, 12th- $300, 13th- $275, 14th- $250, 15th through 24th- $200 to start
*$3,000 to win- 1st- $3,000, 2nd- $2,000, 3rd- $1,500, 4th- $1,000, 5th- $800, 6th- $700, 7th- $600, 8th- $575, 9th- $550, 10th- $525, 11th- $500, 12th- $400, 13th- $350, 14th- $300, 15th- $275, 16th through 24th- $250 to start
*Season Ending Points Payout- 1st- $2,500, 2nd- $2,000, 3rd- $1,800, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,500, 6th- $1,400, 7th- $1,300, 8th- $1,200, 9th- $1,100, 10th- $1,000
Series Director- Niles Lauderbaugh-(270)576-2969(nileslauderbaugh@cinergymetro.net)
Sponsorship Information
Office- (270) 710-1697
FAX- (270) 710-1597
Email- amodseries@live.com
Website- www.americanmodifiedseries.com
Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, IL will be the site of the first event of the weekend doubledip on Friday evening April 30. Events at Fayette County Speedway on Friday April 30 will include practice, one lap of SPEC Race Engines group time trials, Wehr’s Machine and Racing Products, PPM Racing Products, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Wiles Driveshafts, Hypercoil Springs, and Willy’s Carbs qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap/$1,500 to win, $200 to start A-Main. Also in action at Fayette County Speedway on April 30 will be Street Stocks, Hornets, and Team Cars.
Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway in Danville, IL will be the site of stop two of the weekend’s racing entertainment. Events at Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway on Saturday May 1 will include practice, one lap of SPEC Race Engines group time trials, Wehr’s Machine and Racing Products, PPM Racing Products, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Wiles Driveshafts, Hypercoil Springs, and Willy’s Carbs qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap/$1,500 to win, $200 to start A-Main. Also in action at Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway on May 1 will be Pro Late Models, Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Hornets.
Activities for the April 30 Fayette County Speedway date will see the pit area open at 5:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will be at 6:45 p.m., with practice immediately after the drivers meeting, followed by group qualifying time trials, with racing at 7:30 p.m. All times are CDT. Ticket prices for this event will be $10 for adults, children ages 8 to 12 $5, and children under age 7 are free, and $30 in the pit area, with children ages 12 and under in the pit area for only $10. Of special note, for race teams taking their children into the pit area, the child waiver/consent form must have the signature of both parents for the child to be allowed in the pit area.
Activities for the May 1 Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway date will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will be at 5:45 p.m., with practice set for 6:00 p.m. Group qualifying time trials will begin at 6:30 p.m., with racing immediately following time trials. All times are CDT. Ticket prices for this event will be $15 for adults, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, with children ages 5 and under free, and $30 for pit pass access to the pit area, with children ages 12 and under in the pit area for only $15.
The A-Main purse for the Friday April 30 Fayette County Speedway and Saturday May 1 Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway events are as follows: 1st- $1,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $800, 4th- $700, 5th- $600, 6th- $575, 7th- $550, 8th- $525, 9th- $500, 10th- $400, 11th- $350, 12th- $300, 13th- $275, 14th- $250, 15th through 24th- $200 to start.
Fayette County Speedway is a ¼ mile high banked clay oval promoted by Charlie Depew. Fayette County Speedway is located at 322 West Cumberland Road in Brownstown, IL by taking taking exit 68 off I-70 and proceed east for 3.0 miles on Route 40 prior to turning and entering the Fayette County Fairgrounds. For more information about Fayette County Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.fayettecospeedway.com or by calling the track office at (618) 427-3966 on raceday.
Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway is a 3/8 mile clay oval promoted by Bob and Angie Pierce. Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway is located at 17525 North 1180 East Road between Oakwood, IL and Danville, IL. From I-74, take exit 210 and proceed west on US 150, then turn onto Batestown Road (CR1180 E). For more information about Pierce’s Vermillion County Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.piercesvermillioncountyspeedway.com or by calling the track office at (217) 443-2300 or (217) .
The American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner last competed at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL on April 16 and Michael Long of Quincy, IL won that event. Randle Sweeney of Clifty, KY is the current series points leader heading to Brownstown, IL on April 30, followed by Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY, John Demoss of Bloomington, IN, Matt Goulden of Springfield, IL, and Long. The remainder of the top ten in points are Rob Penny, Brian Shaw, Russ Gabbert, Ed Shamhart, and Devin Gilpin.
The American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner will present UMP Modified sanctioned dirt track sports entertainment at racing venues throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. For more information concerning the American Modified Series, call series race director Niles Lauderbaugh at (270) 576-2969 or visit the series website at www.americanmodifiedseries.com.
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner- 2010 Schedule of Events
*April 2- Ponderosa Speedway- Junction City, KY- $1,500 to win- 8th Annual Spring 30- Randle Sweeney
*April 16- Tri City Speedway- Pontoon Beach, IL- $1,500 to win- Michael Long
*April 30- Fayette County Speedway- Brownstown, IL- $1,500 to win
*May 1- Vermillion County Speedway- Danville, IL- $1,500 to win
*May 15- Bluegrass Speedway- Bardstown, KY- $1,500 to win- 10th Annual Mod Squad Bash
*June 4- Fayette County Speedway- Brownstown, IL- $1,500 to win
*June 18- To Be Announced
*June 19- Soggy Bottom Raceway- Morgantown, KY- $1,500 to win
*July 23- Ponderosa Speedway- Junction City, KY- $3,000 to win- 6th Annual Summer Shootout
*July 24- Bluegrass Speedway- Bardstown, KY- $3,000 to win- 10th Annual Bluegrass Rumble
*August 13- Bloomington Speedway- Bloomington, IN- $1,500 to win (Presented by JB Salvage and Indiana Stone Works)
*August 14- Lawrenceburg Speedway- Lawrenceburg, IN- $1,500 to win- Monster Modified 40
*August 20- Paducah International Raceway- Paducah, KY- $1,500 to win
*August 21- Soggy Bottom Raceway- Morgantown, KY- $1,500 to win
*September 17- Moler Raceway Park- Williamsburg, OH- $1,500 to win
*September 18- Lawrenceburg Speedway- Lawrenceburg, IN- $1,500 to win
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner Top 15 Points (as of 4/16/10)
1. Randle Sweeney (Clifty, KY)- 122
2. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 116
3. John Demoss (Bloomington, IN)- 114
4. Matt Goulden (Springfield, IL)- 108
5. Michael Long (Quincy, IL)- 85
6. Rob Penny (Owensboro, KY)- 83
7. Brian Shaw (Robinson, IL)- 82
8. Russ Gabbert (Berea, KY)- 80
9. Ed Shamhart (Olney, IL)- 80
10. Devin Gilpin (Columbus, IN)- 75
11. Shelby Miles (Bloomington, IN)- 75
12. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 73
13. Marty Smith, Jr. (Troy, IL)- 70
14. Donovan Lodge (Moline, IL)- 65
15. Jason Wheatley (Loretto, KY)- 65
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner 2010 Sponsors
*Arizona Sport Shirts- “Official Merchandise Vendor” of the AMS (www.arizonasportshirts.com)
*Force for Fuel- Presenting Sponsor and “Official Fuel and Engine Conditioner” of the AMS (www.forcesavesgreen.com)
*Hoosier Race Tire- “Official Race Tire” of the AMS (www.hoosiertire.com)
*Wick Racing Fuels- “Official Race Fuel Supplier” of the AMS (www.wickoil.com)
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner 2010 Contingency Supporters
*AFCO Racing Products- “Hard Luck Award”- $50 certificate to first driver not advancing from B-Main and $50 certificate to 4th place finisher in A-Main each night (www.afcoracing.com)
*All Star Performance- “Hard Charger Award”-$100 product certificate per event (www.allstarperformance.com)
*Bandit Race Cars (www.banditracecars.net)
*Bilstein (www.bilsteinshocks.com)
*Blue Media
*Comp Cams (www.compcams.com)
*Dale Meers Race Engines
*Dyer’s Top Rods (www.dyersrods.com)
*Hypercoil Springs- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #5 (www.hypercoils.com)
*Impressive Race Cars- “Chassis to be given away at series banquet in a drawing of the top ten in series points-no purchase necessary) (www.impressiveracecars.com)
*Indiana Stone Works
*Intercomp Racing Systems (www.intercomp-racing.com)
*J.B’s Salvage
*Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #3 (www.joegibbsracingoil.com)
*Landrum Performance Springs- Spring Certificate to first driver not transferring to B-Main (www.landrumspring.com)
*Lightning Chassis (www.lightningchassis.com)
*PPM Racing Products- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #2 ($50.00 product certificate per heat win; $500 product certificate at series banquet) (www.ppmracingproducts.com)
*Raceceiver (www.raceceiver.com)
*RHS Cylinder Heads (www.racingheadservice.com)
*Skillsaw Designs- “Official Webdesigner” of the AMS (www.skillsawdesigns.com)
*SPEC Race Engines- “Fast Time Award”-$100 per event (www.specracingengines.com)
*T & K Trucking- “Rookie of the Year”-$1,000 distributed among top three in Rookie Points)
*UMP Dirt Car (www.umpracing.com)
*VP Racing Fuels- “Hard Luck Award”- $50 certificate on fuel for misfortune in A-Main (www.vpracingfuels.com)
*Wayne Bowen Racing Supply (www.waynebowenracing.com)
*Wehrs Machine & Racing Products- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #1 ($50.00 product certificate per heat win; free set of bird cages to be given away at series banquet) www.wehrsmachine.com)
*Wiles Driveshafts- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #4 (www.wilesdriveshafts.com)
*Willy’s Carbs- “Official Sponsor of Heat Race #6 (www.willyscarbs.com)
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner Payoff Structures
*$1,500 to win- 1st- $1,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $800, 4th- $700, 5th- $600, 6th- $575, 7th- $550, 8th- $525, 9th- $500, 10th- $400, 11th- $350, 12th- $300, 13th- $275, 14th- $250, 15th through 24th- $200 to start
*$3,000 to win- 1st- $3,000, 2nd- $2,000, 3rd- $1,500, 4th- $1,000, 5th- $800, 6th- $700, 7th- $600, 8th- $575, 9th- $550, 10th- $525, 11th- $500, 12th- $400, 13th- $350, 14th- $300, 15th- $275, 16th through 24th- $250 to start
*Season Ending Points Payout- 1st- $2,500, 2nd- $2,000, 3rd- $1,800, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,500, 6th- $1,400, 7th- $1,300, 8th- $1,200, 9th- $1,100, 10th- $1,000
Series Director- Niles Lauderbaugh-(270)576-2969(nileslauderbaugh@cinergymetro.net)
Sponsorship Information
Office- (270) 710-1697
FAX- (270) 710-1597
Email- amodseries@live.com
Website- www.americanmodifiedseries.com
