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Terry Hartman Sr., 66, of White Cottage, OH, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, after complications due to a recent surgery. Hartman was a former Late Model racer and brother to superstar Late Model racer Butch Hartman and uncle to racer Bart Hartman. He was also an avid motorcyclist all of his life and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Dirt Late Model young gun Mike Knight, 20, of Ripley, NY, who scored his career first Super Late Model point championship at Bobby Rohrer’s Eriez Speedway in Pennsylvania this season in only his second year as a dirt Late Model driver, has announced the launching of an all-new website devoted to the popular New York driver and his racing team. The new website has been designed and constructed and will be maintained by Bill Blair’s MWB Graphics & Web Design. The new website is located at:
www.mikeknight9k.com
Mike Knight will appear on the Monday November 12 edition of Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show with host Dave Seay. Tune in Monday night at 8:00 PM EST at: www.racetalklive.com or www.dirtnation.net
NASCAR regular J.J. Yeley will be pulling multiple duties the weekend of the Checker Auto Parts 500 in Phoenix, AZ. Besides his regular Nextel Cup ride, he will be racing over at Manzanita Speedway during the Western World Championships. Race fans will have the opportunity to watch the racing action from the Western World LIVE on the Internet as brought to you by race/network (http://www.racenetwork.tv).
Joey Mack and his #97m team recently wrapped up their version of the
2007 racing season. The Benton, Missouri based Dirt Late Model team had a very successful year, which was highlighted by capturing the inaugural MidSouth Racing Association (MSRA) Championship. Joey finished ahead of Jeff Floyd, Dusty Johnston, Billy Moyer, Jr., and Jordan Jones in the final series point standings, which will net him $5,000 and a plethora of contingency awards at the Awards Banquet on November 30.
Dirt America....the book! Would you buy one?
After a month away from Dirt Late Model competition due to a broken wrist suffered on October 5 at the Ponderosa (KY) Speedway, Justin Rattliff will get back behind the wheel of his #16 C.J. Rayburn / Pro Power entry this Saturday night In recent weeks, both Tim Tungate and Don O’Neal have driven Justin Rattliff Racing entries.
In the Nov. ’07 CAR & DRIVER magazine there is a story on Chub Frank featured.
16 year old rookie dirt Late Model driver Dillon Wood will soon be re-launching his website which is located at www.dillonwood.com
Steve Casebolt has hired veteran crew member Chris Burton to help Steve with his efforts on the 2008 Lucas Oil tour.
The Jimmy Mars Racing Team signed Baileigh Industrial, Inc. on board as a major supporter of the #28 team. Baileigh Industrial, Inc., which has its world headquarters based in Manitowoc, WI.
Lee Logan upheld his driver’s honor last Thursday night. Logan, the chief mechanic for World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Steve Francis defeated nine rival crewmen to win the Integra Shocks ‘Crew Chief Challenge’ on the opening night of the inaugural ‘Outlaws World Finals’ at The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Showing off some of the behind-the-scenes talent that has helped Francis win the WoO LMS championship, Logan changed the right-rear tire on Francis’s car and got the star driver on his way in a time of 29.755 seconds, nipping Brian Shirley’s chief mechanic Zach Pointer (30.243
seconds) for the ‘Challenge’ top prize of $1,000.
Joe Gibbs Racing is hosting veteran dirt racer Dale McDowell for a two-day seminar December 14th and 15th titled – Dirt Strategy, Set up & Racing to Win. The seminar is open to all levels of dirt Late Model racers and crew chiefs. The 2-day session will be held at the Joe Gibbs Racing facility in Huntersville, NC and is presented by Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil. Several top chassis manufacturers and drivers will be represented so you’ll have the opportunity to interact with a panel of experts representing chassis manufacturers such as – Rayburn, Rocket, GRT, Master Built, and Warrior. In addition, topics such as driving styles for different geographical regions, the best engine combinations for certain tracks, how to manage tire rules, and even a segment on marketing your team for success. For more information, please contact Steve Boguski 704-944-5471.
Michael England Racing announced that a new website has been launched dedicated to the driver of the Young Oil Corporation sponsored Bloomquist/Pro Power Monte Carlo #5E. You can view at www.michaelengland5e.com
Matt Lux of Franklin, PA used strong, consistent finishes all season to reach his goal of winning the Rookie of the Year title as well as finishing the 2007 MACS tour fifth in the championship standings. Lux will be back with MACS in '08.
The 2007 racing season has come to a close for Mike Spangler & the Spangler Competition racing team. Along with Williams Grove and Lincoln the team also raced at Susquehanna Speedway Park, Trail Way, Hagerstown & Port Royal speedways. The team ended up with two wins along with three top five and 11 top ten finishes. The team will take a few weeks off before starting to prepare for 2008. Spangler's Rocket Chassis was powered by Weaver Racing Engines and sponsored by Cedar Lake Campground, Baker Door Company, FRYECO Inc, Mann-i-cures.
Dirt America....the book! Would you buy one?
Bedford, Pa's Jack Pencil earned his fourth career Bedford Super Late Model championship ('00, '02, '04, '07), and now only needs one more championship to tie Tom Peck for the most Super Late Model career championships at Bedford.
Scott James will take his racing talents out west this weekend, as he will compete at the Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Arizona. The Western Allstars Series will sanction a pair of Dirt Late Model events at Manzanita starting Thursday, November 8. A $3,000 top prize is up for grabs on Thursday, while a $5,000 winner's check awaits the victor on Saturday night, November 10. James will be piloting a new 2007 Rocket chassis owned by Rick Wyatt during the two-day show at Manzanita. The silver/black #83 machine will have a 430 Keith Craft motor underneath of the hood. You can learn more about these Western Allstars Series races online at www.westernallstars.com
Wilsports Racing announced Josh Williams as the new pilot of their cars in 2008. Williams, a native of West Harrison, Indiana, picked up a feature win at Florence Speedway back on August 25th. The team plans to make their debut at Florence Speedway for the Season Opener.
The Bedford Speedway Banquet will be held on Saturday December 1st at the Bedford Elks Club. Tickets are available and must be paid for and picked up by November 23rd. $28.00 per person. Driver, or someone representing the driver, must be present to receive trophy and point fund money.
We understand the new promoter of Elkins Motor Speedway in West Virginia will be Wayne Feathers.
C.J. Rayburn Race Cars’ 12th annual Open House will be held on Friday November 23, 2007 at the Whiteland, Indiana manufacturing facility. As in the past two years the Open House will be preceded by a Chassis Clinic and Seminar. Cost is $150.00, and each paid attendee will receive a gift certificate. Call the shop at 1-877-828-8232 to register or by visiting the web at www.cjrayburn.com. The facility will be open for self-guided tours throughout the day. Lifetime Service Awards will be given in Memory of Terry Ray Egner, Chris Francis, Butch Wildermuth, Owen Stephens, and Jerry Ross. The Open House is free and everyone is welcome.
Edge Racing Engines and Chris Rhodes would like to cordially invite you to their Second Annual Customer Appreciation ‘Open House’ that will be held on Saturday, December 15th from 12pm to 5pm. Edge Racing Engines has over 40 clients from six different states. Their client list features the likes of National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame member Lynn Geisler, Mid-Atlantic Championship Series regulars Jim Bernheisel and Dan Stone, former Lernerville Speedway Champion Gary Lyle, former SMODA Champion Doug Glessner as well as Bryan Bernheisel, Jim Pitkavich, Randy Smithley, Scott Richwine, Ken Shaltenbrand, Rich Womeldorf, 2007 Dog Hollow Speedway Champion Clate Copeman, and Jeff Compton to name a few.
For more information on Edge Racing Engines and their clients please visit www.edgeracingengines.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials have released the updated broadcast airdate schedule of 10 Series Events and a Season Recap show to be aired on SPEED. The programs produced by Newave Productions will air Saturday Nights during the months December, January and February.
Dirt America....the book! Would you buy one?
Tri-City Speedway officials announced this weekend that Late Models have been added to the weekly Sunday night card at the Venango County half-mile oval. The Late Models will join the E Mods, Pro Stocks and “Sunday Night Thunder” Cars in 2008. Tri-City’s Late Model division will be based on economical motor rules with certain restrictions. Teams will be allowed to use GM 602 or 604 engines. The remainder of the Late Model rules will be published at a later date.
Jimmy Mars Racing, based out of Menomonie, Wisconsin, is currently looking for a skilled and hard-working employee who is experienced in sheet metal fabrication and welding. Racing experience is not required, but is highly recommended. Please send a detailed resume highlighting your skills and work experience to jimmymarsracing@inbox.com or mail it to the following address: Mars Racing - N5471 648th Street - Menomonie, WI 54751
Nationally respected engine builder Ross Lombardi, owner of Ross Racing Engines, Niles, Ohio, will celebrate the 25th consecutive year that he has built a special engine for the Parts Peddler Auction in Syracuse.
This engine will be sold Saturday afternoon November 17th along with the brand new feature racecars. Lombardi will also give a free two hour question and answer engine building, tuning and maintenance seminar on Friday afternoon, November 16th from 1pm to 3pm. For more information call 315-699-7583 or check website: www.partspeddlernews.net
While the roar of engines at Eldora (OH) Speedway may have subsided only a few weeks ago, attention is already being drawn to the 2008 season.
Kicking off the slate of time-honored meets is the 14th annual Dirt Late Model Dream over the weekend of June 6 & 7, featuring a winner’s payday of $100,000. Eldora’s most prestigious event on the calendar takes place the weekend of September 5 & 6 with the 38th annual World 100 for Late Models. The most sought after prize in all of Late Model racing, the famed World 100 globed trophy, will accompany a winner’s pay check of $41,000 in 2008. Tickets go on sale Saturday December 1 at 9:00 AM. From that point forward tickets will be available around the clock on Eldora’s website, www.eldoraspeedway.com, or by calling the track office at (937) 338-3815 during normal business hours.
Four seminars have been added to the line-up for this year’s 32nd annual running of the Dave Dayton Thanksgiving Weekend Racers Auction (TWRA) and Trade Show. Housed within the massive confines of the Indianapolis
(IN) Convention Center, over the time period of Thursday, November 22 through Saturday, November 24, the annual affair is recognized as one of the off-season’s leading sources for buying and selling racing equipment, parts and complete race cars. This year’s topics include Late Model Chassis Set-Up and Vinyl Dirt Wrap on Friday, while Saturday’s agenda includes Oil 101 and Chassis and Shock Tuning. Jim Bernheisel will again head up the Late Model Chassis seminar. His down-to-earth approach towards racing, ability to communicate and willingness to share has earmarked his agenda as one of the most sought after seminars. Info
at: www.americanracetires.com
The 2007 Awards Banquet for Lakeville Speedway will be held on Saturday, December 15th at the R &L Banquet Center at the corner of 5th Avenue and Route 30 in Mansfield. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Lakeville Speedway, 1528 Rummel Road, Lucas, Ohio 44843 or by calling Randy at 419- 512-2203. No tickets will be sold at the door and must be purchased by December 7th.
All drivers must be present to receive their awards. Info:
www.lakevillespeedway.com
Skyline Speedway near Stewart, Ohio will run their "Foothills Fury" race this Saturday with Late Models and Sprint Cars headlining. Gates open at 2:00 PM with racing beginning at 5:00 PM.
Following the inaugural "Crashing Through The Snow" on January 5, Mercer Raceway Park will officially open the 57th anniversary season on Saturday, March 29 with the running of the "Chiller Thriller". The event will have a new twist and change of line-up as the Steel-Block Late Models will highlight the show. Though the "Steel-Blocks" will be the division name, the event will encompass all non-super/open Late Model divisions throughout the region and more importantly will be a great test for the new FASTRAK Late Models, which will appear weekly at Mercer in 2008. The 30-lap feature will pay $2,000 to-win.
Dirt America....the book! Would you buy one?
Steel Block Late Models will return as the weekly headliner at Lakeville
(OH) Speedway.
Sympathies go out to writers Keith Koval (Nat’l Dirt Digest) on the recent loss of his mother-in-law and Terry Whetstone (RPM Racing News) on the loss of his mother.
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