LARGE CROWD TREATED TO NIGHT OF FIRST TIME WINNERS
Race action resumed Friday night at the Kankakee County Speedway for Chicagoland Legend's Night complete with a special visit by the Illinois Vintage Racing Series competing in the Jan Gabriel Tribute. Jan's widow, Teresa, along with daughter Amanda were both on hand to share the spotlight with Jan's memory. Another large turnout was on hand to witness virtually dust free racing all night long despite a week of scorching temperatures that hovered in the mid-90's all week long.
The night's first main event was that of the Illinois Vintage Racing Series and it was a young whipper-snapper named T.J. Markham who kept the local team of Brian and Bill Stevenson at bay for his first Vintage win.
In Smith Realty I-Mod action, it was Chris Arihood of Indiana showing the way leading all 15 laps en route to his first victory of the season at Kankakee. Chasing Arihood to the line was Rich Gynn, who perhaps turned in his best ever performance while holding off Jim Barkus, Adam Williams, and Jeff Barger. Point leader Mike Kingma pulled off with a flat tire after contact with Arihood who drifted up unknowingly into Kingma's line.
Heat races were won by Arihood and Adam Williams.
The Court Street Ford UMP Late Models were up next and it was Joliet's Steve Dimmick earning his first career late model feature win. Moreover, Dimmick became the eighth different winner in as many nights of late model action this season at Kankakee. Early race leader Dick Potts of Morocco, IN, was here as part of the Chicagoland Legends Night, and the near 70-year-old had folks wondering if they could be witnessing his 522nd career feature triumph. Joe Harlan of El Paso, tried to wrestle the lead away from Potts several laps in, but got into the slime deep down in turn four and was sent sliding up the track into the path of eventual winner Dimmick. Harlan's night was done however as he suffered suspension damage.
Ted Loomis of Kingston, who started ninth, charged to the point and looked to have a firm command of the race while Urbana's Richie Hedrick was giving chase. Loomis however suffered a flat right rear tire in the latter stages of the race but returned with fresh rubber only to shred that tire as well. Loomis' crew in their mad scramble to get the car back out in time for the restart, mistakenly grabbed a tire with no bead loc. With Loomis now off again it was a battle between Dimmick, who started seventh, and Hedrick, who started eighth. Dimmick used the high side to keep the momentum rolling and edge out Hedrick for the win. Potts would roll home in third followed by Frank Heckenast Sr. and Scott Schmitt. Consi winner John Quill of Lowell, IN turned in a solid performance all night long finishing in the sixth position after starting in the 19th place. Quill gained one final spot in the official rundown after Gary Schalmo of Nashville, TN was penalized one spot for jumping a restart.
Heat race winners included Loomis, last week's feature winner Jimmy Dehm, and Harlan.
Another exciting action filled Chicago Heights U-Pull-It UMP Modified feature was next on tap, and it was Odell's Jim Farris scoring his first win of the season, and in doing so, reclaimed the points lead over Nick Allen after Allen finished a distant fifth. Mike Spatola stayed within striking distance throughout but couldn't make the pass and would have to settle for runner-up honors while Jammie Wilson and Jamie Lomax finished third and fourth, respectively.
The final event of the evening was the Miller Hydraulic UMP Stock Car feature and it was Don Hilleary of Papineau aka The Highside Hillbillly, picking up his second checkered flag of the season while holding off the Funk brothers, Andrew and Joel. Point leader Jerrad Krick turned in yet another consistent top five finish with a fourth place run followed by Robert Turner, who himself turned in another top five finish. Joel Funk won the hard charger of the race after winning the consi and starting in 19th.
Heat races were won by David Billingsley, Andrew Funk, and Hilleary.
Next Friday night, July 23rd, Kankakee hosts it first anniversary night with the Mid-Season Championships featuring a $1,500 to win UMP Late Model feature, a $700 to win UMP Modified feature, a $400 to win UMP Stock Car special, and a $200 to win UMP Sort Compact special. Also, Mike Heckenast of MPH Trucking has added $500 to the I-Mod purse.
Race fans will be admitted for just $20 per carload! A promotion that received an overwhelming response a year ago. Fans should plan to arrive early to get a good seat and wear loose clothing and stay hydrated as temperatures are again expected to be in the mid-90's Friday afternoon.
For more information, please visit us online at www.kankakeecountyspeedway.com.
Illinois Vintage Racing Stock Cars - Summary of Results July 16, 2010
12 cars
Heat 1
1. 12 Bill Stevenson
2. 01 Bill Knippenburg
3. 20 TJ Markham
4. 6 Mike Fratt
5. 7 Mike Marden
Heat 2
1. 6 Donnie Harmann Jr.
2. 12T Brian Stevenson
3. 70 Wayne Huffman
4. 5 Pat Heany
5. 07 Denny Falkos
Feature (15-laps, $100 to start)
1. 20 TJ Markham - 70 Nova
2. 12 Brian Stevenson - 72 Camaro
3. 12 Bill Stevenson - 57 Chevy
4. 6 Donnie Harmann Jr - 55 Chevy
5. 70 Wayne Huffman - 70 Mustang
6. 07 Denny Falkos - 57 Chevy
7. 5 Pat Heaney - 66 Chevelle
8 7 Mike Marden - 72 Plymouth
9. 6 Mike Fratt - 70 Chevelle
10. 01 Tom Knippenberg - 62 Chevy
11. 29 Pat Echlin - 56 Ford
12. 25 Kenny Kuehn - Oldsmobile
Smith Realty IMODS - Summary of Results, July 09, 2010
17 cars
Heat 1 (All transfer)
1. 1 Chris Arihood
2. 89 Rich Gynn
3. 9 Josh Cooley
4. 77 Mike Kingma
5. 3 Jim Barkus
Heat 2 (All transfer)
1. 14 Adam Williams
2. 55 John Robbins
3. 00 Paige Harrison
4. 88 Neil Martin
5. 15 Brandon Williams
Feature (15-laps, $250 to win)
1. 1 Chris Arihood (1)
2. 89 Rich Gynn (3)
3. 3 Jim Barkus (9)
4. 14 Adam Williams (2)
5. 16 Jeff Barger
6. 98 Mike Heckenast
7. 6 Tom Jarrette
8. 99 Jason Bitterling
9. 18 Ryen Johnson
10. 88 Neil Martin (8)
11. 9 Josh Cooley (5)
12. V17 Izzy Vallejo (16)
13. 15 Brandon Williams (10)
14. 77 Mikie Kingma (7)
15. 00 Paige Harrison (6)
16. 55 John Robbins (4)
Court Street Ford UMP LM - Summary of Results, July 16, 2010
26 cars
Fast Qualifier - 77M Jay Morris 14.150
Heat 1 (Top 5 transfer)
1. 23 Ted Loomis
2. 05 Gary Schalmo
3. J7 Jeff Miller
4. 77 Steve Pastva
5. 14T Glen Thompson
Heat 2 (Top 5 transfer)
1. 99J Jimmy Dehm
2. 54 Cody Watters
3. 42A Alan Gendusa
4. 74 Russ Adams
5. 10H Don Hilleary
Heat 3 (Lock 8 All transfer)
1. Z Joe Harlan
2. 92 Dick Potts
3. 10 Scott Schmitt
4. 7T Steve Thorsten
5. 77M Jay Morris
6. 99SR Frank Heckenast Sr.
7. 11 Steve Dimmick
8. 0 Richie Hedrick
Consi (Top 2 transfer)
1. 24 John Quill
2. 14K Kerry Mathew
3. 60TH Bryan Dunaway
4. 111 Randy Manos
5. 6 Warren Johnson
6. 79 Keaton Laffoon
7. 16 Del Morales
Feature (25-laps, $1,000 to win)
1. 11 Steve Dimmick (7)
2. 0 Richie Hedrick (8)
3. 92 Dick Potts (2)
4. 99SR Frank Heckenast Sr. (6)
5. 10 Scott Schmitt (3)
6. 24 John Quill (19)
7. 05 Gary Schalmo (11)
8. 77 Steve Pastva (15)
9. 10H Don Hilleary (18)
10. 23 Ted Loomis (9)
11. 99J Jimmy Dehm (10)
12. 54 Cody Watters (12)
13. 74 Russ Adams (16)
14. 14T Glen Thompson (17)
15. 14K Kerry Mathew (20)
16. J7 Jeff Miller (13)
17. Z Joe Harlan (1)
18. 42A Alan Gendusa (14)
19. 7T Steve Thorsten (4)
20. 77M Jay Morris (5)
Hard Charger - 24 John Quill +13
Chicago Heights U-Pull-It UMP MODS - Summary of Results, July 16, 2010
32 cars
Heat 1 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 20 AJ Dixon
2. 57 Mark Grosvenor
3. 130 Chad Osterhoff
4. 05 Steven Brooks
5. 0 Travis Kohler
6. 4 Kevin Davis
Heat 2 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 66 Phil Line
2. 36L Jamie Lomax
3. 61 Jammie Wilson
4. 21A Nick Allen
5. 9 Shawn Schultz
6. 35 Jason Hastings
Heat 3 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 69 Jim Farris
2. 89 Mike Spatola
3. 83 Scott Bull
4. 25 Dave Porth
5. D1 Lance Dehm (scratch for feature)
6. 70 Vince Cooper
48 Adam Pockrus added to feature
Consi (Top 2 transfer)
1. 36 Kevin Hastings
2. 76 Jim Bailey
3. 67 Chris Gaither
4. 5J Jeramie Johnson
5. 22 Allen Line
6. 10 Shawn Scripter
7. 08 DJ Werkmeister
8. 4M Mike Marden
9. 88 Neil Martin
10. 88D Jordan Danford
11. 12X Tom Pasek
12. 7 Jason Klopp
Feature (20-laps, $600 to win)
1. 69 Jim Farris (3)
2. 89 Mike Spatola (6)
3. 61 Jammie Wilson (8)
4. 36L Jamie Lomax (5)
5. 21A Nick Allen (11)
6. 130 Chad Osterhoff (7)
7. 25 Dave Porth (12)
8. 0 Travis Kohler (13)
9. 36 Kevin Hastings (18)
10. 35 Jason Hastings (16)
11. 83 Scott Bull (9)
12. 4 Kevin Davis (15)
13. 48 Adam Pockrus (20)
14. 9 Shawn Schultz (14)
15. 66 Phil Line (2)
16. 05 Steven Brooks (10)
17. 20 AJ Dixon (1)
18. 70 Vince Cooper (17)
19. 57 Mark Grosvenor (4)
20. 76 Jim Bailey (19)
Hard Charger - 36 Kevin Hastings +9
Miller Hydraulic UMP Stock Cars - Summary of Results, July 16, 2010
30 cars
Heat 1 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 18 David Billingsley
2. 6 Jay Hamilton
3. J01 Joe Hillman
4. 99K Jerrad Krick
5. 96 Joe Malone
6. 55 Billy Wicker
Heat 2 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 23A Andrew Funk
2. 16 Robert Turner
3. B70 Ken Bushey
4. 21M Mike Stirewalt
5. 70 Wayne Huffman
6. V37 Nick Montalta
Heat 3 (Top 6 transfer)
1. V27 Don Hilleary
2. 21 Darrin Kohler
3. 64 Chris Richardson
4. L3 Kevin Lenzen
5. 10 Lon Franks
6. 118 Axle Wicker
Consi
1. 23T Joel Funk
2. 52 Nate Kroll
3. 1W Brian Wirtz
4. 00 Justin Witthoft
5. 33G Katie Gaus
6. 7 Joe Steurer
7. 23 Tony Hemp
Feature (15-laps, $300 to win)
1. V27 Don Hilleary (3)
2. 23A Andrew Funk (2)
3. 23T Joel Funk (19)
4. 99K Jerrad Krick (10)
5. 16 Robert Turner (5)
6. 6 Jay Hamilton (4)
7. 55 Billy Wicker (16)
8. V37 Nick Montalta (17)
9. 70 Wayne Huffman (14)
10. 18 David Billingsley (1)
11. 118 Axle Wicker (18)
12. 64 Chris Richardson (9)
13. 52 Nate Kroll (20)
14. 21M Mike Stirewalt (11)
15. 10 Lon Franks (15)
16. B70 Ken Bushey (8)
17. 21 Darrin Kohler (6)
18. J01 Joe Hillman (7)
19. L3 Kevin Lenzen (12)
20. 96 Joe Malone (13)
Hard Charger - 23T Joel Funk +16
Race action resumed Friday night at the Kankakee County Speedway for Chicagoland Legend's Night complete with a special visit by the Illinois Vintage Racing Series competing in the Jan Gabriel Tribute. Jan's widow, Teresa, along with daughter Amanda were both on hand to share the spotlight with Jan's memory. Another large turnout was on hand to witness virtually dust free racing all night long despite a week of scorching temperatures that hovered in the mid-90's all week long.
The night's first main event was that of the Illinois Vintage Racing Series and it was a young whipper-snapper named T.J. Markham who kept the local team of Brian and Bill Stevenson at bay for his first Vintage win.
In Smith Realty I-Mod action, it was Chris Arihood of Indiana showing the way leading all 15 laps en route to his first victory of the season at Kankakee. Chasing Arihood to the line was Rich Gynn, who perhaps turned in his best ever performance while holding off Jim Barkus, Adam Williams, and Jeff Barger. Point leader Mike Kingma pulled off with a flat tire after contact with Arihood who drifted up unknowingly into Kingma's line.
Heat races were won by Arihood and Adam Williams.
The Court Street Ford UMP Late Models were up next and it was Joliet's Steve Dimmick earning his first career late model feature win. Moreover, Dimmick became the eighth different winner in as many nights of late model action this season at Kankakee. Early race leader Dick Potts of Morocco, IN, was here as part of the Chicagoland Legends Night, and the near 70-year-old had folks wondering if they could be witnessing his 522nd career feature triumph. Joe Harlan of El Paso, tried to wrestle the lead away from Potts several laps in, but got into the slime deep down in turn four and was sent sliding up the track into the path of eventual winner Dimmick. Harlan's night was done however as he suffered suspension damage.
Ted Loomis of Kingston, who started ninth, charged to the point and looked to have a firm command of the race while Urbana's Richie Hedrick was giving chase. Loomis however suffered a flat right rear tire in the latter stages of the race but returned with fresh rubber only to shred that tire as well. Loomis' crew in their mad scramble to get the car back out in time for the restart, mistakenly grabbed a tire with no bead loc. With Loomis now off again it was a battle between Dimmick, who started seventh, and Hedrick, who started eighth. Dimmick used the high side to keep the momentum rolling and edge out Hedrick for the win. Potts would roll home in third followed by Frank Heckenast Sr. and Scott Schmitt. Consi winner John Quill of Lowell, IN turned in a solid performance all night long finishing in the sixth position after starting in the 19th place. Quill gained one final spot in the official rundown after Gary Schalmo of Nashville, TN was penalized one spot for jumping a restart.
Heat race winners included Loomis, last week's feature winner Jimmy Dehm, and Harlan.
Another exciting action filled Chicago Heights U-Pull-It UMP Modified feature was next on tap, and it was Odell's Jim Farris scoring his first win of the season, and in doing so, reclaimed the points lead over Nick Allen after Allen finished a distant fifth. Mike Spatola stayed within striking distance throughout but couldn't make the pass and would have to settle for runner-up honors while Jammie Wilson and Jamie Lomax finished third and fourth, respectively.
The final event of the evening was the Miller Hydraulic UMP Stock Car feature and it was Don Hilleary of Papineau aka The Highside Hillbillly, picking up his second checkered flag of the season while holding off the Funk brothers, Andrew and Joel. Point leader Jerrad Krick turned in yet another consistent top five finish with a fourth place run followed by Robert Turner, who himself turned in another top five finish. Joel Funk won the hard charger of the race after winning the consi and starting in 19th.
Heat races were won by David Billingsley, Andrew Funk, and Hilleary.
Next Friday night, July 23rd, Kankakee hosts it first anniversary night with the Mid-Season Championships featuring a $1,500 to win UMP Late Model feature, a $700 to win UMP Modified feature, a $400 to win UMP Stock Car special, and a $200 to win UMP Sort Compact special. Also, Mike Heckenast of MPH Trucking has added $500 to the I-Mod purse.
Race fans will be admitted for just $20 per carload! A promotion that received an overwhelming response a year ago. Fans should plan to arrive early to get a good seat and wear loose clothing and stay hydrated as temperatures are again expected to be in the mid-90's Friday afternoon.
For more information, please visit us online at www.kankakeecountyspeedway.com.
Illinois Vintage Racing Stock Cars - Summary of Results July 16, 2010
12 cars
Heat 1
1. 12 Bill Stevenson
2. 01 Bill Knippenburg
3. 20 TJ Markham
4. 6 Mike Fratt
5. 7 Mike Marden
Heat 2
1. 6 Donnie Harmann Jr.
2. 12T Brian Stevenson
3. 70 Wayne Huffman
4. 5 Pat Heany
5. 07 Denny Falkos
Feature (15-laps, $100 to start)
1. 20 TJ Markham - 70 Nova
2. 12 Brian Stevenson - 72 Camaro
3. 12 Bill Stevenson - 57 Chevy
4. 6 Donnie Harmann Jr - 55 Chevy
5. 70 Wayne Huffman - 70 Mustang
6. 07 Denny Falkos - 57 Chevy
7. 5 Pat Heaney - 66 Chevelle
8 7 Mike Marden - 72 Plymouth
9. 6 Mike Fratt - 70 Chevelle
10. 01 Tom Knippenberg - 62 Chevy
11. 29 Pat Echlin - 56 Ford
12. 25 Kenny Kuehn - Oldsmobile
Smith Realty IMODS - Summary of Results, July 09, 2010
17 cars
Heat 1 (All transfer)
1. 1 Chris Arihood
2. 89 Rich Gynn
3. 9 Josh Cooley
4. 77 Mike Kingma
5. 3 Jim Barkus
Heat 2 (All transfer)
1. 14 Adam Williams
2. 55 John Robbins
3. 00 Paige Harrison
4. 88 Neil Martin
5. 15 Brandon Williams
Feature (15-laps, $250 to win)
1. 1 Chris Arihood (1)
2. 89 Rich Gynn (3)
3. 3 Jim Barkus (9)
4. 14 Adam Williams (2)
5. 16 Jeff Barger
6. 98 Mike Heckenast
7. 6 Tom Jarrette
8. 99 Jason Bitterling
9. 18 Ryen Johnson
10. 88 Neil Martin (8)
11. 9 Josh Cooley (5)
12. V17 Izzy Vallejo (16)
13. 15 Brandon Williams (10)
14. 77 Mikie Kingma (7)
15. 00 Paige Harrison (6)
16. 55 John Robbins (4)
Court Street Ford UMP LM - Summary of Results, July 16, 2010
26 cars
Fast Qualifier - 77M Jay Morris 14.150
Heat 1 (Top 5 transfer)
1. 23 Ted Loomis
2. 05 Gary Schalmo
3. J7 Jeff Miller
4. 77 Steve Pastva
5. 14T Glen Thompson
Heat 2 (Top 5 transfer)
1. 99J Jimmy Dehm
2. 54 Cody Watters
3. 42A Alan Gendusa
4. 74 Russ Adams
5. 10H Don Hilleary
Heat 3 (Lock 8 All transfer)
1. Z Joe Harlan
2. 92 Dick Potts
3. 10 Scott Schmitt
4. 7T Steve Thorsten
5. 77M Jay Morris
6. 99SR Frank Heckenast Sr.
7. 11 Steve Dimmick
8. 0 Richie Hedrick
Consi (Top 2 transfer)
1. 24 John Quill
2. 14K Kerry Mathew
3. 60TH Bryan Dunaway
4. 111 Randy Manos
5. 6 Warren Johnson
6. 79 Keaton Laffoon
7. 16 Del Morales
Feature (25-laps, $1,000 to win)
1. 11 Steve Dimmick (7)
2. 0 Richie Hedrick (8)
3. 92 Dick Potts (2)
4. 99SR Frank Heckenast Sr. (6)
5. 10 Scott Schmitt (3)
6. 24 John Quill (19)
7. 05 Gary Schalmo (11)
8. 77 Steve Pastva (15)
9. 10H Don Hilleary (18)
10. 23 Ted Loomis (9)
11. 99J Jimmy Dehm (10)
12. 54 Cody Watters (12)
13. 74 Russ Adams (16)
14. 14T Glen Thompson (17)
15. 14K Kerry Mathew (20)
16. J7 Jeff Miller (13)
17. Z Joe Harlan (1)
18. 42A Alan Gendusa (14)
19. 7T Steve Thorsten (4)
20. 77M Jay Morris (5)
Hard Charger - 24 John Quill +13
Chicago Heights U-Pull-It UMP MODS - Summary of Results, July 16, 2010
32 cars
Heat 1 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 20 AJ Dixon
2. 57 Mark Grosvenor
3. 130 Chad Osterhoff
4. 05 Steven Brooks
5. 0 Travis Kohler
6. 4 Kevin Davis
Heat 2 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 66 Phil Line
2. 36L Jamie Lomax
3. 61 Jammie Wilson
4. 21A Nick Allen
5. 9 Shawn Schultz
6. 35 Jason Hastings
Heat 3 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 69 Jim Farris
2. 89 Mike Spatola
3. 83 Scott Bull
4. 25 Dave Porth
5. D1 Lance Dehm (scratch for feature)
6. 70 Vince Cooper
48 Adam Pockrus added to feature
Consi (Top 2 transfer)
1. 36 Kevin Hastings
2. 76 Jim Bailey
3. 67 Chris Gaither
4. 5J Jeramie Johnson
5. 22 Allen Line
6. 10 Shawn Scripter
7. 08 DJ Werkmeister
8. 4M Mike Marden
9. 88 Neil Martin
10. 88D Jordan Danford
11. 12X Tom Pasek
12. 7 Jason Klopp
Feature (20-laps, $600 to win)
1. 69 Jim Farris (3)
2. 89 Mike Spatola (6)
3. 61 Jammie Wilson (8)
4. 36L Jamie Lomax (5)
5. 21A Nick Allen (11)
6. 130 Chad Osterhoff (7)
7. 25 Dave Porth (12)
8. 0 Travis Kohler (13)
9. 36 Kevin Hastings (18)
10. 35 Jason Hastings (16)
11. 83 Scott Bull (9)
12. 4 Kevin Davis (15)
13. 48 Adam Pockrus (20)
14. 9 Shawn Schultz (14)
15. 66 Phil Line (2)
16. 05 Steven Brooks (10)
17. 20 AJ Dixon (1)
18. 70 Vince Cooper (17)
19. 57 Mark Grosvenor (4)
20. 76 Jim Bailey (19)
Hard Charger - 36 Kevin Hastings +9
Miller Hydraulic UMP Stock Cars - Summary of Results, July 16, 2010
30 cars
Heat 1 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 18 David Billingsley
2. 6 Jay Hamilton
3. J01 Joe Hillman
4. 99K Jerrad Krick
5. 96 Joe Malone
6. 55 Billy Wicker
Heat 2 (Top 6 transfer)
1. 23A Andrew Funk
2. 16 Robert Turner
3. B70 Ken Bushey
4. 21M Mike Stirewalt
5. 70 Wayne Huffman
6. V37 Nick Montalta
Heat 3 (Top 6 transfer)
1. V27 Don Hilleary
2. 21 Darrin Kohler
3. 64 Chris Richardson
4. L3 Kevin Lenzen
5. 10 Lon Franks
6. 118 Axle Wicker
Consi
1. 23T Joel Funk
2. 52 Nate Kroll
3. 1W Brian Wirtz
4. 00 Justin Witthoft
5. 33G Katie Gaus
6. 7 Joe Steurer
7. 23 Tony Hemp
Feature (15-laps, $300 to win)
1. V27 Don Hilleary (3)
2. 23A Andrew Funk (2)
3. 23T Joel Funk (19)
4. 99K Jerrad Krick (10)
5. 16 Robert Turner (5)
6. 6 Jay Hamilton (4)
7. 55 Billy Wicker (16)
8. V37 Nick Montalta (17)
9. 70 Wayne Huffman (14)
10. 18 David Billingsley (1)
11. 118 Axle Wicker (18)
12. 64 Chris Richardson (9)
13. 52 Nate Kroll (20)
14. 21M Mike Stirewalt (11)
15. 10 Lon Franks (15)
16. B70 Ken Bushey (8)
17. 21 Darrin Kohler (6)
18. J01 Joe Hillman (7)
19. L3 Kevin Lenzen (12)
20. 96 Joe Malone (13)
Hard Charger - 23T Joel Funk +16
