By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
HAMMETT, PA (August 17, 2008)—Mike Knight of Ripley, NY finally pulled off his first-career Independent Racing Series victory on Sunday Night August 17, 2008 as the series made it’s first-ever appearance to the Eriez Speedway in Hammett, PA.
The Empire State driver rolled to the $5,000 payday after taking the lead away from Brent Rhebergen shortly after half-way during the 50-lapper. A couple of cautions slowed the event.
Knight’s Craiger powered Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Mobilia Fruit Farms, Genesis Racing Shocks, MWB Graphics & Web Design, Ripley Machine & Tool, NYPENN Surveying, Ottaway’s Auto Body, and Tecdular Contracting.
Knight became the 11th different winner in 18 races so far on the 2008 campaign.
The Independent Racing Series will get back at it this weekend as the series makes another first-time visit this time to the Rick Jones Promoted Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, Maryland on Friday Night August 22, 2008. The track known as ‘The Rock’ will pay the event winner $5,000 at the end of the 50-lapper.
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking on www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 18-2008 Season
Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA
August 17, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Mike Knight
2. Scott Johnson
3. Chris Hackett
4. Doug Eck
5. Dave Hess Jr.
6. Scott Gurdak
7. Greg Oakes
8. Brent Rhebergen
9. Robbie Blair
10. Dutch Davies
11. Matt Urban
12. Boom Briggs
13. Rick Aukland
14. Merle Terry
15. Dick Barton
16. Bump Hedman
17. Andy Boozel
18. Rich Gardner
19. Mickey Wright
20. Jason Dupont
21. Dan Maxim
22. Joe Harvey
23. Bruce Hordusky
24. David Scott
Failing to make the field included: Kirk Bradley, Steve Halpainy, Andy Kania, George LaBarbera, John Lobb, Dennis Lunger Jr., Jason Morrell, Ben Porter, Ryan Scott, Bob Vogt Jr., John Volpe.
Entries: 35
Fast Time: Andy Boozel-16:970 seconds
Heat Race Winners: Mike Knight, Scott Gurdak, Bruce Hordusky, Rick Aukland
B-Main Winners: Boom Briggs and Mickey Wright
Pole Dash Winner: Dave Hess Jr.
Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
Fri. August 22-‘The Rock’ Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win
Independent Racing Series Super Late Model Points: (After August 17)
1. Robbie Blair-2697 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-2505 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-2299 (Richmond, IN)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-2143 (Waterford, PA)
5. Tim Dohm-1974 (Cross Lanes, WV)
6. Mike Knight-1802 (Ripley, NY)
7. Jared Hawkins-1444 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Mike Balzano-1426 (Parkersburg, WV)
9. Andy Bond-1249 (Coolville, OH)
10. Steve Wilmoth-1037 (Clarksburg, WV)
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After August 17)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop (OH) Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 (KY) Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway (OH) 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County (OH) Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline (OH) Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon (OH) Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway (OH) Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway (OH) Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford (PA) Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 12
14) Chad Ruhlman (Bemus Point, NY) Stateline (NY) Speedway July 19
15) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 26
16) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Ponderosa (KY) Speedway August 1
17) Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) Bluegrass Motor (KY) Speedway August 2
18) Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) Eriez (PA) Speedway August 17
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
HAMMETT, PA (August 17, 2008)—Mike Knight of Ripley, NY finally pulled off his first-career Independent Racing Series victory on Sunday Night August 17, 2008 as the series made it’s first-ever appearance to the Eriez Speedway in Hammett, PA.
The Empire State driver rolled to the $5,000 payday after taking the lead away from Brent Rhebergen shortly after half-way during the 50-lapper. A couple of cautions slowed the event.
Knight’s Craiger powered Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Mobilia Fruit Farms, Genesis Racing Shocks, MWB Graphics & Web Design, Ripley Machine & Tool, NYPENN Surveying, Ottaway’s Auto Body, and Tecdular Contracting.
Knight became the 11th different winner in 18 races so far on the 2008 campaign.
The Independent Racing Series will get back at it this weekend as the series makes another first-time visit this time to the Rick Jones Promoted Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, Maryland on Friday Night August 22, 2008. The track known as ‘The Rock’ will pay the event winner $5,000 at the end of the 50-lapper.
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking on www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.
Official Summary of Results:
Round # 18-2008 Season
Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA
August 17, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Mike Knight
2. Scott Johnson
3. Chris Hackett
4. Doug Eck
5. Dave Hess Jr.
6. Scott Gurdak
7. Greg Oakes
8. Brent Rhebergen
9. Robbie Blair
10. Dutch Davies
11. Matt Urban
12. Boom Briggs
13. Rick Aukland
14. Merle Terry
15. Dick Barton
16. Bump Hedman
17. Andy Boozel
18. Rich Gardner
19. Mickey Wright
20. Jason Dupont
21. Dan Maxim
22. Joe Harvey
23. Bruce Hordusky
24. David Scott
Failing to make the field included: Kirk Bradley, Steve Halpainy, Andy Kania, George LaBarbera, John Lobb, Dennis Lunger Jr., Jason Morrell, Ben Porter, Ryan Scott, Bob Vogt Jr., John Volpe.
Entries: 35
Fast Time: Andy Boozel-16:970 seconds
Heat Race Winners: Mike Knight, Scott Gurdak, Bruce Hordusky, Rick Aukland
B-Main Winners: Boom Briggs and Mickey Wright
Pole Dash Winner: Dave Hess Jr.
Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
Fri. August 22-‘The Rock’ Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win
Independent Racing Series Super Late Model Points: (After August 17)
1. Robbie Blair-2697 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-2505 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-2299 (Richmond, IN)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-2143 (Waterford, PA)
5. Tim Dohm-1974 (Cross Lanes, WV)
6. Mike Knight-1802 (Ripley, NY)
7. Jared Hawkins-1444 (Fairmont, WV)
8. Mike Balzano-1426 (Parkersburg, WV)
9. Andy Bond-1249 (Coolville, OH)
10. Steve Wilmoth-1037 (Clarksburg, WV)
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After August 17)
1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop (OH) Speedway April 18
2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor (WV) Speedway May 2
3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 (KY) Speedway May 10
4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway (OH) 7 May 23
5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County (OH) Speedway May 24
6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor (OH) Speedway May 25
7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline (OH) Speedway May 30
8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon (OH) Speedway May 31
9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway (OH) Park June 14
10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway (OH) Park July 5
11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway (OH) Speedway July 6
12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford (PA) Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 12
14) Chad Ruhlman (Bemus Point, NY) Stateline (NY) Speedway July 19
15) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Tyler County (WV) Speedway July 26
16) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Ponderosa (KY) Speedway August 1
17) Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) Bluegrass Motor (KY) Speedway August 2
18) Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) Eriez (PA) Speedway August 17
2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Grover Racing Engines, Gutswear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.
