DIRT LATE MODEL NOTEBOOK
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Updated: February 1, 2004
DIRT LATE MODEL NEWS & NOTES:
Congratulations to BILL FRYE and family. Bill, Carol and Madison welcomed the newest member of the Frye family Friday January 30. The beautiful, bouncing baby girl weighed in at 7lbs 8oz and is 19" long. Her name hasn't been selected yet and has been a matter of debate.
MATT MILLER and his team are going to challenge several of the other top dirtcar drivers in the nation for the 2004 Stacker2 Xtreme Dirtcar "YJ Stinger Cup". Long time crew chief Scott Smith resumes his role as head wrench. Primary sponsors returning to the car include: Stephen McCullough Industries, Lo-Temp Brazing, Whaley and Sons Collision, McDonald's Refrigeration, Banshee Motorsports Decals and Design, Jones Racing Products, Russell Baker Racing Engines, and Rocket Chassis. Info: www.mattmiller7.com
DALE MCDOWELL Racing of Chickamauga, GA will make their first race appearance of 2004 next week with the World of Outlaw Late Model Series at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL. McDowell is one of the “Dirty Dozen” that will be following the WoO Late Model circuit this season in pursuit of becoming their first National Champion. The team will be powering the new Pontiac Grand Prix with RaceTek Engines of Dalton, GA throughout the 2004 season. McDowell will continue to support all chassis manufacturer’s sold by Larry Shaw Race Cars.
BRANDON KINZER Motorsports has become an official dealer for Bob Pierce Modifieds. Kinzer also has a newly redesigned website at: http://www.brandonkinzer.com
Petroff Towing, of Caseyville, IL, will be the main sponsor of DENNIS ERB Racing this year. Erb is again planning on running the entire UMP Summernationals tour this year, while hitting all of the major shows across the Midwest.
JEEP VAN WORMER of Pinconning, Michigan announced early this month his intentions of competing for the 2004 Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year title with the Stacker 2 Xtreme Dirtcar Series. Brandon Buhler, from Baton Rouge, LA, has joined the crew for the 2004 season. Info: www.jeepvanwormer.com
ED DIXON’s website has been updated at: http://www.eddixon50.com
JUSTIN BLACKWELL Racing announced a couple of sponsor additions for the 2004 season. Lawson Products, out of Illinois, and ARP (Aggressive Racing Products) have signed on. Info: www.justinblackwell.com
DAVE LEDFORD will be back in a Late Model racing at Lakeville (OH) Speedway in a Buck Smitley Racing owned car.
JESSE JAMES LAY will start his 2004 season off with three nights of World of Outlaws Late Model racing and the UMP Raceweek series at Volusia. Lay has a new CJ Rayburn on order for the ’04 season. Info: http://www.jessejameslay.com
SANCTION NEWS & NOTES:
United Midwestern Promoters founder and president Bob Memmer was hospitalized in mid-January with a broken pelvis that he sustained in a fall and has faced various complications during his hospitalization and road to recovery.
You may send letters or cards to:
Bob Memmer
United Midwest Promoters
4500 Crestview Drive
Evansville, IN 47711
United Midwestern Promoters announced their working 2004 U.M.P. Summernationals schedule. The 2004 U.M.P. Summernationals tour offers twenty-six adrenalin-filled nights of competition in a twenty-seven day period between June 21 and July 17. A very special announcement will be made in the near future regarding the championship point fund and complete purses. www.umpracing.com
The 2004 O'Reilly Auto Parts NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts has announced a 23 race schedule for the upcoming season with two more dates to be confirmed in the future. The series beginning its third year of sanctioning dirt late model racing welcomes O'Reilly Auto Parts as the title sponsor for the series. O'Reilly Auto Parts currently has 19 store locations throughout the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. The 2004 Rookie of the Year program will be announced in the coming weeks. www.naradirtcar.com
The 2004 schedule for the Northern AllStars Late Model Series has been set. http://www.northernallstars.org
Bobby Jackson, 41, has been officially named by Boundless C.O.O. Bobby Hartslief as the Director of Competition for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
The 2004 Northern Xtreme Dirt Car Series points championship, worth $30,000 to the champion, will see veteran drivers such as Davey Johnson, Donnie Moran, John Mason, 2003 series "Rookie of the Year" Dave Troutman and Bill Cunningham making a run at the championship while young hotshoes Steve Casebolt, Sean Cosgrove, Eric Myers and D.J. Troutman will battle the veterans.
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RACE TRACK NEWS & NOTES:
Joe Castagnolo of Gamblers Raceway Park and ULMS Director, Chris Zuver have agreed to a $1500 to win 30 lap "MAY DAY" late model show on Sunday, May 2 at the Clearfield, Pennsylvania 1/4 mile oval.
New owner of Wayne County (OH) Speedway Ernie Coffman has done away with beer sales (coolers permitted), lowered some concession prices and has a new admission policy: The only fans required to purchase a ticket are people old enough for a driver’s license.
INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES:
Marshall Green's new company RACE IT, located in Woodstock, GA carries a complete line of racing accessories, parts and components necessary to compete successfully in the dirt racing arena. RACE IT is an authorized dealer for chassis and parts for all major chassis companies within the dirt Late Model industry. Info: RACE IT at (770) 384-8989.
JAZ Products will award a tidy $12,000-plus in contingency awards this season to I.M.C.A. drivers in four divisions. Late Model, Sprint Car and Stock Car national champions and the top drivers in each of the seven regions for Modifieds each are in line for $500 awards. Second through fifth-place drivers in the Late Model, Sprint and Stock national ranks and in the Modified regional standings earn $300, $200, $100 and $75, respectively. Info: www.jazproducts.com
The upcoming 19th annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show, is set to open on Sunday afternoon February 22nd at the Fairground Square Mall in Reading, PA. Information on securing display space for the show can be obtained by calling Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.
Mark Bush of Afco Racing Products recently donated $2,500 in lecture fees to the Chris Francis Memorial Drivers & Crew Members Benevolence Fund.
MEDIA NEWS & NOTES:
The RaceRPM.com crew will have Live Audio Updates from East Bay Raceway
Park and the Xtreme DirtCar Series Winter Nationals. RaceRPM.com will
be on hand Sunday, February 1st through Saturday, February 7th. Throughout the entire week, RaceRPM.com will have Live Audio Updates (and text updates) from each night of racing at the famed 3/8 mile dirt track. Race fans who are not able to attend the 28th Winter Nationals will be able to get updates throughout the week at www.RaceRPM.com.Live
DIRT NATION, sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway and Dirt America Online, and one of the fastest growing and most popular weekly racing radio programs broadcast over the world wide web, will host a special two-hour program on Monday February 2 devoted to the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) organization. In addition, Bucky Doren of RaceRPM.com will be calling in with a live report from Florida. DIRT NATION is hosted each week by dirt Late Model racing’s own Rat Pack, Dave Seay, Brian Tidball and Doc Lehman and airs every Monday evening from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
©2004 Doc Lehman/Dirt America
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www.DirtAmericaOnline.com
Syndicated by DirtAmericaOnline.com
Updated: February 1, 2004
DIRT LATE MODEL NEWS & NOTES:
Congratulations to BILL FRYE and family. Bill, Carol and Madison welcomed the newest member of the Frye family Friday January 30. The beautiful, bouncing baby girl weighed in at 7lbs 8oz and is 19" long. Her name hasn't been selected yet and has been a matter of debate.
MATT MILLER and his team are going to challenge several of the other top dirtcar drivers in the nation for the 2004 Stacker2 Xtreme Dirtcar "YJ Stinger Cup". Long time crew chief Scott Smith resumes his role as head wrench. Primary sponsors returning to the car include: Stephen McCullough Industries, Lo-Temp Brazing, Whaley and Sons Collision, McDonald's Refrigeration, Banshee Motorsports Decals and Design, Jones Racing Products, Russell Baker Racing Engines, and Rocket Chassis. Info: www.mattmiller7.com
DALE MCDOWELL Racing of Chickamauga, GA will make their first race appearance of 2004 next week with the World of Outlaw Late Model Series at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL. McDowell is one of the “Dirty Dozen” that will be following the WoO Late Model circuit this season in pursuit of becoming their first National Champion. The team will be powering the new Pontiac Grand Prix with RaceTek Engines of Dalton, GA throughout the 2004 season. McDowell will continue to support all chassis manufacturer’s sold by Larry Shaw Race Cars.
BRANDON KINZER Motorsports has become an official dealer for Bob Pierce Modifieds. Kinzer also has a newly redesigned website at: http://www.brandonkinzer.com
Petroff Towing, of Caseyville, IL, will be the main sponsor of DENNIS ERB Racing this year. Erb is again planning on running the entire UMP Summernationals tour this year, while hitting all of the major shows across the Midwest.
JEEP VAN WORMER of Pinconning, Michigan announced early this month his intentions of competing for the 2004 Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year title with the Stacker 2 Xtreme Dirtcar Series. Brandon Buhler, from Baton Rouge, LA, has joined the crew for the 2004 season. Info: www.jeepvanwormer.com
ED DIXON’s website has been updated at: http://www.eddixon50.com
JUSTIN BLACKWELL Racing announced a couple of sponsor additions for the 2004 season. Lawson Products, out of Illinois, and ARP (Aggressive Racing Products) have signed on. Info: www.justinblackwell.com
DAVE LEDFORD will be back in a Late Model racing at Lakeville (OH) Speedway in a Buck Smitley Racing owned car.
JESSE JAMES LAY will start his 2004 season off with three nights of World of Outlaws Late Model racing and the UMP Raceweek series at Volusia. Lay has a new CJ Rayburn on order for the ’04 season. Info: http://www.jessejameslay.com
SANCTION NEWS & NOTES:
United Midwestern Promoters founder and president Bob Memmer was hospitalized in mid-January with a broken pelvis that he sustained in a fall and has faced various complications during his hospitalization and road to recovery.
You may send letters or cards to:
Bob Memmer
United Midwest Promoters
4500 Crestview Drive
Evansville, IN 47711
United Midwestern Promoters announced their working 2004 U.M.P. Summernationals schedule. The 2004 U.M.P. Summernationals tour offers twenty-six adrenalin-filled nights of competition in a twenty-seven day period between June 21 and July 17. A very special announcement will be made in the near future regarding the championship point fund and complete purses. www.umpracing.com
The 2004 O'Reilly Auto Parts NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts has announced a 23 race schedule for the upcoming season with two more dates to be confirmed in the future. The series beginning its third year of sanctioning dirt late model racing welcomes O'Reilly Auto Parts as the title sponsor for the series. O'Reilly Auto Parts currently has 19 store locations throughout the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. The 2004 Rookie of the Year program will be announced in the coming weeks. www.naradirtcar.com
The 2004 schedule for the Northern AllStars Late Model Series has been set. http://www.northernallstars.org
Bobby Jackson, 41, has been officially named by Boundless C.O.O. Bobby Hartslief as the Director of Competition for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
The 2004 Northern Xtreme Dirt Car Series points championship, worth $30,000 to the champion, will see veteran drivers such as Davey Johnson, Donnie Moran, John Mason, 2003 series "Rookie of the Year" Dave Troutman and Bill Cunningham making a run at the championship while young hotshoes Steve Casebolt, Sean Cosgrove, Eric Myers and D.J. Troutman will battle the veterans.
DIRT AMERICA ONLINE
“America’s FREE Online Dirt Racing Magazine”
has been updated w/
New Articles:
NALMS Sets A Course For Success
Steve Boley: All About Winning
Let The Games Begin!
Updated NEWSLINE!!!
More Updates Coming Soon!
Join us for our ‘2004 Don’t Kill The Messenger Tour’
http://www.DirtAmericaOnline.com
RACE TRACK NEWS & NOTES:
Joe Castagnolo of Gamblers Raceway Park and ULMS Director, Chris Zuver have agreed to a $1500 to win 30 lap "MAY DAY" late model show on Sunday, May 2 at the Clearfield, Pennsylvania 1/4 mile oval.
New owner of Wayne County (OH) Speedway Ernie Coffman has done away with beer sales (coolers permitted), lowered some concession prices and has a new admission policy: The only fans required to purchase a ticket are people old enough for a driver’s license.
INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES:
Marshall Green's new company RACE IT, located in Woodstock, GA carries a complete line of racing accessories, parts and components necessary to compete successfully in the dirt racing arena. RACE IT is an authorized dealer for chassis and parts for all major chassis companies within the dirt Late Model industry. Info: RACE IT at (770) 384-8989.
JAZ Products will award a tidy $12,000-plus in contingency awards this season to I.M.C.A. drivers in four divisions. Late Model, Sprint Car and Stock Car national champions and the top drivers in each of the seven regions for Modifieds each are in line for $500 awards. Second through fifth-place drivers in the Late Model, Sprint and Stock national ranks and in the Modified regional standings earn $300, $200, $100 and $75, respectively. Info: www.jazproducts.com
The upcoming 19th annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show, is set to open on Sunday afternoon February 22nd at the Fairground Square Mall in Reading, PA. Information on securing display space for the show can be obtained by calling Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.
Mark Bush of Afco Racing Products recently donated $2,500 in lecture fees to the Chris Francis Memorial Drivers & Crew Members Benevolence Fund.
MEDIA NEWS & NOTES:
The RaceRPM.com crew will have Live Audio Updates from East Bay Raceway
Park and the Xtreme DirtCar Series Winter Nationals. RaceRPM.com will
be on hand Sunday, February 1st through Saturday, February 7th. Throughout the entire week, RaceRPM.com will have Live Audio Updates (and text updates) from each night of racing at the famed 3/8 mile dirt track. Race fans who are not able to attend the 28th Winter Nationals will be able to get updates throughout the week at www.RaceRPM.com.Live
DIRT NATION, sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway and Dirt America Online, and one of the fastest growing and most popular weekly racing radio programs broadcast over the world wide web, will host a special two-hour program on Monday February 2 devoted to the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) organization. In addition, Bucky Doren of RaceRPM.com will be calling in with a live report from Florida. DIRT NATION is hosted each week by dirt Late Model racing’s own Rat Pack, Dave Seay, Brian Tidball and Doc Lehman and airs every Monday evening from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
©2004 Doc Lehman/Dirt America
Syndicated by
www.DirtAmericaOnline.com
