By Jack Walbring
Shannon Babb made good fortune of Rodney Melvin’s bad fortune in the UMP Summer Nationals at Quincy Raceways on Friday, July 3. Babb battled with Melvin throughout the main event as he tried in vain to pass Melvin during the first 34 laps but Melvin had ignition problems in turn one with six laps left in the KRNQ/Pepsi Inside Track Miller Lite forty lap $10,000 to win feature. Melvin’s problems brought out the yellow flag setting up what looked to be another battle as Billy Moyer, Terry Casey and Dennis Erb close up for the final six laps. Babb pulled to a comfortable lead over the final six circuits to win by a margin of 1.2 seconds over Moyer in second, Terry Casey in third, Dennis Erb in fourth and Bill Frye in fifth. The early laps of the main event were marred by the off track excursions of Kevin Weaver, Brian Birkhofer and Brian Shirley. Shirley was uninjured as his car rolled off turn two and landing on his roof.
The heat races were won by Jeep VanWormer, Rodney Melvin, Shannon Babb and Bill Frye with Frank Heckenast Jr. and Jason Feger transferring to the main event from the B-Main. A light, intermittent sprinkle kept the racing surface tacky throughout the nights racing action but never brought the event to a stop or delay. Randy Korte now leads Dennis Erb by a slim unofficial four points after event number 18 on the “Hell Tour”.
The Tri-State IMCA Stock Car Shootout saw twenty seven entries from as far away as North Dakota and Nebraska but it was a local competitor coming out on top of the thirty lap $1000 to win main event. Aaron Brocksieck held true to his lines and did not falter over the final twenty nine circuits. Brocksieck held off Damon Murty as Murty tried every trick in the book to get to the lead but Brocksieck took the win at the checkered flag by a quarter of a second. Murty settled for second followed by Abe Huls in third, Jeff Joldersman in fourth and Sean Johnson in fifth. The heat race winners were Sean Johnson, Steve Steinkuhler, Justin Temeyer and Phil Holtz.
James Leffew took his fifth feature win of the season in the Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stock main event. Leffew won over Adam Scott in second, Larry Powell in third, Mike Wiley in fourth and Wes Mayfield in fifth.
Up next at Quincy Raceways is the annual Pepsi Mid Season Championship for the Budweiser IMCA Late Models, Miller Lite UMP Modifieds, Triple R Performance Engines IMCA Stock Cars and the Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stocks on Sunday, July 5. Bring your ticket stub from the July 3 Summer Nationals event at Quincy Raceways and get $3 off your grandstand admission. Pit Gates open at 4, Grandstands at 5, Hot Laps at 6 and Racing at 6:30pm. Call the Quincy Raceways Hotline at 217-224-4100 or the Track Office at 217-224-3843 or visit Quincy Raceways online at www.quincyraceways.com for more information.
7/3/2009 – UMP Summer Nationals
UMP Late Models
A-Main -- 1. Shannon Babb, Moweaqua; 2. Billy Moyer Jr., Batesville, Ark.; 3. Terry Casey, New London, Wis; 4. Dennis Erb, Carpentersville; 5. Bill Frye, Greenbrier, Ark.; 6. Randy Korte, Highland; 7. Donny Walden, Towanda; 8. Terry English, Benton, Ky.; 9. Ryan Unzicker, El Paso; 10. Jason Feger, Bloomington; 11. Frank Heckenast Jr;; 12. Rodney Melvin, Benton; 13. Mike Hammerle, Saint Charles, Mo.; 14. Jeep VanWormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 15. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point; 16. Denny Woodworth, Mendon; 17. Will Vaught, Crane, Mo.; 18. Wes Steidinger, Fairbury; 19. Brian Shirley, Chatham; 20. Brian Birkhoffer, Muscatine, Iowa; 21. Kevin Weaver, Gibson City.
B-Main -- 1. Frank Heckenast Jr;; 2. Jason Feger, Bloomington; 3. Roger Brickler, Springfield; 4. Wes Steidinger, Fairbury; 5. Chris Simpson, Oxford, Iowa; 6. Mike Hammerle, Saint Charles, Mo.; 7. Derek Chandler, Pontiac; 8. Branden Thirlby, Traverse City, Mich.; 9. Chris Guerrero, Macomb; 10. Russ Schoonover, Bolten, ; 11. Russ Adams, Princeville; 12. Ed Dixon, Washington, Mo.; 13. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point; 14. Nick Ingalls, Quincy; 15. Scott Schmitt, Tonica; 16. Scott James, Lawrenceburg, Ind..
Heat 1 -- 1. Jeep VanWormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 2. Brian Birkhoffer, Muscatine, Iowa; 3. Dennis Erb, Carpentersville; 4. Ryan Unzicker, El Paso; 5. Frank Heckenast Jr;; 6. Chris Simpson, Oxford, Iowa; 7. Mike Hammerle, Saint Charles, Mo.; 8. Russ Schoonover, Bolten, ; 9. Russ Adams, Princeville.
Heat 2 -- 1. Rodney Melvin, Benton; 2. Donny Walden, Towanda; 3. Kevin Weaver, Gibson City; 4. Terry Casey, New London, Wis; 5. Scott James, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; 6. Roger Brickler, Springfield; 7. Ed Dixon, Washington, Mo.; 8. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point.
Heat 3 -- 1. Shannon Babb, Moweaqua; 2. Billy Moyer Jr., Batesville, Ark.; 3. Denny Woodworth, Mendon; 4. Will Vaught, Crane, Mo.; 5. Jason Feger, Bloomington; 6. Chris Guerrero, Macomb; 7. Branden Thirlby, Traverse City, Mich.; 8. Derek Chandler, Pontiac.
Heat 4 -- 1. Bill Frye, Greenbrier, Ark.; 2. Terry English, Benton, Ky.; 3. Randy Korte, Highland; 4. Brian Shirley, Chatham; 5. Wes Steidinger, Fairbury; 6. Scott Schmitt, Tonica; 7. Nick Ingalls, Quincy; 8. Jason Perry, Payson.
Time Trial –
Group 1 Time Speed
1 15B Brian Birkhofer 12.766 81.78
2 55 JEEP VAN WORMER 12.961 80.549
3 24 Ryan Unzicker 12.968 80.506
4 28 DENNIS ERB, JR. 13.012 80.234
5 32 Chris Simpson 13.065 79.908
6 99jr Frank Heckenast Jr. 13.201 79.085
7 16H Mike Hammerle 13.745 75.955
8 59 RUSS SCHOONOVER 16.038 65.095
9 74 Russ Adams NT -
Group 2
1 1w Donnie Walden 12.923 80.786
2 27 Rodney Melvin 13.058 79.951
3 B12 KEVIN WEAVER 13.062 79.927
4 83 Scott James 13.074 79.853
5 42 Terry Casey 13.109 79.64
6 50 ED DIXON 13.325 78.349
7 82 Roger Brickler 13.946 74.86
8 72 Billy Genenbacher 14.783 70.622
Group 3
1 1 Will Vaught 12.669 82.406
2 18 SHANNON BABB 12.73 82.011
3 25 JASON FEGER 12.846 81.27
4 35 Derek Chandler 13.043 80.043
5 45dw Denny Woodworth 13.143 79.434
6 21 Billy Moyer 13.388 77.98
7 17 Chris Guerrero 16.482 63.342
8 m14 Brandon Thirlby NT -
Group 4
1 96 Terry English 12.918 80.817
2 66 Bill Frye 12.924 80.78
3 0 Randy Korte 12.989 80.376
4 3s Brian Shirley 13.138 79.464
5 10 Scott Schmitt 13.271 78.668
6 J1 WES STEIDINGER 13.391 77.963
7 5 Nick Ingalls 14.07 74.2
8 27p Jason Perry 14.284 73.089
Tri-State IMCA Stock Car Shootout
A-Main 1 -- 1. Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point; 2. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa; 3. Abe Huls, Carthage; 4. Jeff Joldersman, Mc Clelland, Iowa; 5. Sean Johnson, Independence, Iowa; 6. Doug Adamy, Columbus, Neb.; 7. Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa; 8. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa; 9. Phil Holtz, Manchester, Iowa; 10. Doug Huls, Carthage; 11. Sarah Woodhurst, Perry, Mo.; 12. Jason Cook, Mount Pleasant, Iowa; 13. Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.; 14. John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa; 15. Michael Larsen, Hannibal, Mo.; 16. Jerry Jansen, Plainville; 17. Jeremy Buss, Quincy; 18. Chris Webb, Biggsville; 19. Chris Wibbell, Dallas City; 20. Steve Steinkuhler, Camp Point; 21. Bruce Hatfield, Quincy; 22. Andrew Griffin, Golden; 23. Terry Houston, Mt. Sterling; 24. Casey Walter, Holliday, Mo.; 25. Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa; 26. Robby Rosselli, Minot, N.D.; DNS. Rick Girard, Columbia, Mo..
Heat 1 -- 1. Sean Johnson, Independence, Iowa; 2. Michael Larsen, Hannibal, Mo.; 3. Jeff Joldersman, Mc Clelland, Iowa; 4. Bruce Hatfield, Quincy; 5. Jerry Jansen, Plainville; 6. Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.; 7. Andrew Griffin, Golden.
Heat 2 -- 1. Steve Steinkuhler, Camp Point; 2. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa; 3. Abe Huls, Carthage; 4. Robby Rosselli, Minot, N.D.; 5. Chris Webb, Biggsville; 6. Doug Huls, Carthage; 7. John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa.
Heat 3 -- 1. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa; 2. Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point; 3. Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa; 4. Terry Houston, Mt. Sterling; 5. Sarah Woodhurst, Perry, Mo.; 6. Casey Walter, Holliday, Mo.; 7. Jason Cook, Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Heat 4 -- 1. Phil Holtz, Manchester, Iowa; 2. Doug Adamy, Columbus, Neb.; 3. Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa; 4. Jeremy Buss, Quincy; 5. Chris Wibbell, Dallas City; 6. Rick Girard, Columbia, Mo..
Tim's Machine Shop Hobby Stocks
A-Main 1 -- 1. James Leffew, Quincy; 2. Adam Scott, Payson; 3. Larry Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 4. Mike Wiley, Hannibal, Mo.; 5. Wesley Mayfield, Hull; 6. Steven Watkins jr, Hannibal, Mo.; 7. Steve Carlin, Hannibal, Mo.; 8. Travis Booher, Quincy; 9. Jake Powers, Plainville; 10. Nathan Anders, Quincy; 11. Eddie Kamm, Liberty; 12. Jim Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 13. Justin Bartz, Quincy; 14. Tanner Klingele, Quincy; 15. Jeffrey Buss, Quincy.
Heat 1 -- 1. Wesley Mayfield, Hull; 2. Jim Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 3. Mike Wiley, Hannibal, Mo.; 4. Travis Booher, Quincy; 5. Tanner Klingele, Quincy; 6. Steven Watkins jr, Hannibal, Mo.; 7. Justin Bartz, Quincy; 8. Nathan Anders, Quincy.
Heat 2 -- 1. James Leffew, Quincy; 2. Adam Scott, Payson; 3. Steve Carlin, Hannibal, Mo.; 4. Jake Powers, Plainville; 5. Larry Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 6. Eddie Kamm, Liberty; 7. Jeffrey Buss, Quincy.
Shannon Babb made good fortune of Rodney Melvin’s bad fortune in the UMP Summer Nationals at Quincy Raceways on Friday, July 3. Babb battled with Melvin throughout the main event as he tried in vain to pass Melvin during the first 34 laps but Melvin had ignition problems in turn one with six laps left in the KRNQ/Pepsi Inside Track Miller Lite forty lap $10,000 to win feature. Melvin’s problems brought out the yellow flag setting up what looked to be another battle as Billy Moyer, Terry Casey and Dennis Erb close up for the final six laps. Babb pulled to a comfortable lead over the final six circuits to win by a margin of 1.2 seconds over Moyer in second, Terry Casey in third, Dennis Erb in fourth and Bill Frye in fifth. The early laps of the main event were marred by the off track excursions of Kevin Weaver, Brian Birkhofer and Brian Shirley. Shirley was uninjured as his car rolled off turn two and landing on his roof.
The heat races were won by Jeep VanWormer, Rodney Melvin, Shannon Babb and Bill Frye with Frank Heckenast Jr. and Jason Feger transferring to the main event from the B-Main. A light, intermittent sprinkle kept the racing surface tacky throughout the nights racing action but never brought the event to a stop or delay. Randy Korte now leads Dennis Erb by a slim unofficial four points after event number 18 on the “Hell Tour”.
The Tri-State IMCA Stock Car Shootout saw twenty seven entries from as far away as North Dakota and Nebraska but it was a local competitor coming out on top of the thirty lap $1000 to win main event. Aaron Brocksieck held true to his lines and did not falter over the final twenty nine circuits. Brocksieck held off Damon Murty as Murty tried every trick in the book to get to the lead but Brocksieck took the win at the checkered flag by a quarter of a second. Murty settled for second followed by Abe Huls in third, Jeff Joldersman in fourth and Sean Johnson in fifth. The heat race winners were Sean Johnson, Steve Steinkuhler, Justin Temeyer and Phil Holtz.
James Leffew took his fifth feature win of the season in the Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stock main event. Leffew won over Adam Scott in second, Larry Powell in third, Mike Wiley in fourth and Wes Mayfield in fifth.
Up next at Quincy Raceways is the annual Pepsi Mid Season Championship for the Budweiser IMCA Late Models, Miller Lite UMP Modifieds, Triple R Performance Engines IMCA Stock Cars and the Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stocks on Sunday, July 5. Bring your ticket stub from the July 3 Summer Nationals event at Quincy Raceways and get $3 off your grandstand admission. Pit Gates open at 4, Grandstands at 5, Hot Laps at 6 and Racing at 6:30pm. Call the Quincy Raceways Hotline at 217-224-4100 or the Track Office at 217-224-3843 or visit Quincy Raceways online at www.quincyraceways.com for more information.
7/3/2009 – UMP Summer Nationals
UMP Late Models
A-Main -- 1. Shannon Babb, Moweaqua; 2. Billy Moyer Jr., Batesville, Ark.; 3. Terry Casey, New London, Wis; 4. Dennis Erb, Carpentersville; 5. Bill Frye, Greenbrier, Ark.; 6. Randy Korte, Highland; 7. Donny Walden, Towanda; 8. Terry English, Benton, Ky.; 9. Ryan Unzicker, El Paso; 10. Jason Feger, Bloomington; 11. Frank Heckenast Jr;; 12. Rodney Melvin, Benton; 13. Mike Hammerle, Saint Charles, Mo.; 14. Jeep VanWormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 15. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point; 16. Denny Woodworth, Mendon; 17. Will Vaught, Crane, Mo.; 18. Wes Steidinger, Fairbury; 19. Brian Shirley, Chatham; 20. Brian Birkhoffer, Muscatine, Iowa; 21. Kevin Weaver, Gibson City.
B-Main -- 1. Frank Heckenast Jr;; 2. Jason Feger, Bloomington; 3. Roger Brickler, Springfield; 4. Wes Steidinger, Fairbury; 5. Chris Simpson, Oxford, Iowa; 6. Mike Hammerle, Saint Charles, Mo.; 7. Derek Chandler, Pontiac; 8. Branden Thirlby, Traverse City, Mich.; 9. Chris Guerrero, Macomb; 10. Russ Schoonover, Bolten, ; 11. Russ Adams, Princeville; 12. Ed Dixon, Washington, Mo.; 13. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point; 14. Nick Ingalls, Quincy; 15. Scott Schmitt, Tonica; 16. Scott James, Lawrenceburg, Ind..
Heat 1 -- 1. Jeep VanWormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 2. Brian Birkhoffer, Muscatine, Iowa; 3. Dennis Erb, Carpentersville; 4. Ryan Unzicker, El Paso; 5. Frank Heckenast Jr;; 6. Chris Simpson, Oxford, Iowa; 7. Mike Hammerle, Saint Charles, Mo.; 8. Russ Schoonover, Bolten, ; 9. Russ Adams, Princeville.
Heat 2 -- 1. Rodney Melvin, Benton; 2. Donny Walden, Towanda; 3. Kevin Weaver, Gibson City; 4. Terry Casey, New London, Wis; 5. Scott James, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; 6. Roger Brickler, Springfield; 7. Ed Dixon, Washington, Mo.; 8. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point.
Heat 3 -- 1. Shannon Babb, Moweaqua; 2. Billy Moyer Jr., Batesville, Ark.; 3. Denny Woodworth, Mendon; 4. Will Vaught, Crane, Mo.; 5. Jason Feger, Bloomington; 6. Chris Guerrero, Macomb; 7. Branden Thirlby, Traverse City, Mich.; 8. Derek Chandler, Pontiac.
Heat 4 -- 1. Bill Frye, Greenbrier, Ark.; 2. Terry English, Benton, Ky.; 3. Randy Korte, Highland; 4. Brian Shirley, Chatham; 5. Wes Steidinger, Fairbury; 6. Scott Schmitt, Tonica; 7. Nick Ingalls, Quincy; 8. Jason Perry, Payson.
Time Trial –
Group 1 Time Speed
1 15B Brian Birkhofer 12.766 81.78
2 55 JEEP VAN WORMER 12.961 80.549
3 24 Ryan Unzicker 12.968 80.506
4 28 DENNIS ERB, JR. 13.012 80.234
5 32 Chris Simpson 13.065 79.908
6 99jr Frank Heckenast Jr. 13.201 79.085
7 16H Mike Hammerle 13.745 75.955
8 59 RUSS SCHOONOVER 16.038 65.095
9 74 Russ Adams NT -
Group 2
1 1w Donnie Walden 12.923 80.786
2 27 Rodney Melvin 13.058 79.951
3 B12 KEVIN WEAVER 13.062 79.927
4 83 Scott James 13.074 79.853
5 42 Terry Casey 13.109 79.64
6 50 ED DIXON 13.325 78.349
7 82 Roger Brickler 13.946 74.86
8 72 Billy Genenbacher 14.783 70.622
Group 3
1 1 Will Vaught 12.669 82.406
2 18 SHANNON BABB 12.73 82.011
3 25 JASON FEGER 12.846 81.27
4 35 Derek Chandler 13.043 80.043
5 45dw Denny Woodworth 13.143 79.434
6 21 Billy Moyer 13.388 77.98
7 17 Chris Guerrero 16.482 63.342
8 m14 Brandon Thirlby NT -
Group 4
1 96 Terry English 12.918 80.817
2 66 Bill Frye 12.924 80.78
3 0 Randy Korte 12.989 80.376
4 3s Brian Shirley 13.138 79.464
5 10 Scott Schmitt 13.271 78.668
6 J1 WES STEIDINGER 13.391 77.963
7 5 Nick Ingalls 14.07 74.2
8 27p Jason Perry 14.284 73.089
Tri-State IMCA Stock Car Shootout
A-Main 1 -- 1. Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point; 2. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa; 3. Abe Huls, Carthage; 4. Jeff Joldersman, Mc Clelland, Iowa; 5. Sean Johnson, Independence, Iowa; 6. Doug Adamy, Columbus, Neb.; 7. Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa; 8. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa; 9. Phil Holtz, Manchester, Iowa; 10. Doug Huls, Carthage; 11. Sarah Woodhurst, Perry, Mo.; 12. Jason Cook, Mount Pleasant, Iowa; 13. Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.; 14. John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa; 15. Michael Larsen, Hannibal, Mo.; 16. Jerry Jansen, Plainville; 17. Jeremy Buss, Quincy; 18. Chris Webb, Biggsville; 19. Chris Wibbell, Dallas City; 20. Steve Steinkuhler, Camp Point; 21. Bruce Hatfield, Quincy; 22. Andrew Griffin, Golden; 23. Terry Houston, Mt. Sterling; 24. Casey Walter, Holliday, Mo.; 25. Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa; 26. Robby Rosselli, Minot, N.D.; DNS. Rick Girard, Columbia, Mo..
Heat 1 -- 1. Sean Johnson, Independence, Iowa; 2. Michael Larsen, Hannibal, Mo.; 3. Jeff Joldersman, Mc Clelland, Iowa; 4. Bruce Hatfield, Quincy; 5. Jerry Jansen, Plainville; 6. Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.; 7. Andrew Griffin, Golden.
Heat 2 -- 1. Steve Steinkuhler, Camp Point; 2. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa; 3. Abe Huls, Carthage; 4. Robby Rosselli, Minot, N.D.; 5. Chris Webb, Biggsville; 6. Doug Huls, Carthage; 7. John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa.
Heat 3 -- 1. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa; 2. Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point; 3. Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa; 4. Terry Houston, Mt. Sterling; 5. Sarah Woodhurst, Perry, Mo.; 6. Casey Walter, Holliday, Mo.; 7. Jason Cook, Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Heat 4 -- 1. Phil Holtz, Manchester, Iowa; 2. Doug Adamy, Columbus, Neb.; 3. Mike Van Genderen, Newton, Iowa; 4. Jeremy Buss, Quincy; 5. Chris Wibbell, Dallas City; 6. Rick Girard, Columbia, Mo..
Tim's Machine Shop Hobby Stocks
A-Main 1 -- 1. James Leffew, Quincy; 2. Adam Scott, Payson; 3. Larry Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 4. Mike Wiley, Hannibal, Mo.; 5. Wesley Mayfield, Hull; 6. Steven Watkins jr, Hannibal, Mo.; 7. Steve Carlin, Hannibal, Mo.; 8. Travis Booher, Quincy; 9. Jake Powers, Plainville; 10. Nathan Anders, Quincy; 11. Eddie Kamm, Liberty; 12. Jim Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 13. Justin Bartz, Quincy; 14. Tanner Klingele, Quincy; 15. Jeffrey Buss, Quincy.
Heat 1 -- 1. Wesley Mayfield, Hull; 2. Jim Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 3. Mike Wiley, Hannibal, Mo.; 4. Travis Booher, Quincy; 5. Tanner Klingele, Quincy; 6. Steven Watkins jr, Hannibal, Mo.; 7. Justin Bartz, Quincy; 8. Nathan Anders, Quincy.
Heat 2 -- 1. James Leffew, Quincy; 2. Adam Scott, Payson; 3. Steve Carlin, Hannibal, Mo.; 4. Jake Powers, Plainville; 5. Larry Powell, Hannibal, Mo.; 6. Eddie Kamm, Liberty; 7. Jeffrey Buss, Quincy.
