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UMP Summernationals results
June 1, 2007
Thanks to Namgalf

Heat 1: Babb, Marlar, Deimel, Van Wormer
Heat 2: Mataragas, Feger, Bull, D!ck
Heat 3: Kirchoff, Shepard, Bland, Steidinger
Heat 4: O'Neal, Erb, G. Johnson, Korte
Sorry don't have the consi's but these should be the transfers and provisionals in no certain order: Van Wormer, C. D!ck, Korte, Zidar, Austin, Hedrick, B. Shepard, Weaver, Steidinger
Feature: 1. Don O'Neal 2. Shannon Babb 3. Dennis Erb Jr
4. Jason Feger 5. Mike Marlar 6. A.J. Deimel
7. Wes Steidinger 8. Jeep Van Wormer 9. Scott Bull
10. Jordan Bland 11. Jayme Zidar 12. Eric Kirchoff
13. Greg Johnson 14. Steve Shepard Jr. 15. Chris D!ck
16. Marshall Austin 17. Brandon Shepard 18. Richie Hedrick
19. Kevin Weaver 20. Mike Mataragas 21. Randy Korte
33 cars entered


Dunk The Flagman Raise Money For Devin This Sun. At Vcs July 1, 2007
 
This Sun. at VCS we will be raising money for Devin Henson and his family to help with any extra cost that might arise during his upcoming brain surgery. The Gao Grotto has loaned me there dunk tank and Rick our flagman has volunteered to let people get him wet. Also Sam Drigger from UMP will take his turn in the tank along with Terry Young General Manager of Hoosier Tire Midwest and Real Deal Don O'Neal. Here's your chance to get even with the Flagman UMP and Hoosier Tire all in the same afternoon. I would like to Thank these guys for doing this I called them today and told them about Devin and none of them even hesitated they just asked what time I needed them there.
The gates at the speedway will open at 3:00 and the dunk tank will be open from 3:30 til 6:00. So come on out and enjoy the racing the fireworks and help us raise money for Devin.

The third leg of the Tri-Track Challenge June3, 2007.....$6000 to win
these results sent by an anonymous person
 

Dennis Erb Wins 3rd Leg of Tri-Track Challenge Sunday
 
Late Model Feature
 
Dennis Erb
Don O'Neal
Wes Steidinger
Billy Drake
Kevin Cole
Jason Feger
Richie Hedrick
Kevin Weaver
Terry Casey
Mike Madagaras
Shaun Toczac
Steve Sheppard
Ryan Unzicker
Jim Felker
Rodney Melvin
Corey Rolfe
Joe Harlan
Scott Bull
Don Cisko
Michael Bradley
Mitch Langford
Shannon Babb
 
Modified Feature
 
Chuck Haga
Denny Schwartz
McKay Winger
Derrick Losh
Jammie Wilson
Gary Cook, Jr
Aaron Rickets
Terry Duncan
Tim Rivers
Seth Parker

Vcs Is Cancelled For Sunday May 27th

Due To The Rain We Received Tonight And 80% Chance Of More Rain Tomorrow We Have
Decided To Cancel Sundays Race. There Will Be A Rain Date Announced Latter This Week For
The Richardson Memorial. All Entry Fees Will Be Good For The Rain Date.

Illinois is gearing up for a big weekend of Ump Modified Racing In Illinois.

 

This weekend will draw some of the hottest race teams in the country for Memorial Day weekend specials at Kankakee, Charleston and Vermilion County Speedway.

 

The weekend kicks off May 25th with $5000.00 to win and Kankakee Motor Speedway, The Dan Hamstra 50. On September 21st 2006 was seriously injured in a car accident. Although Dan was unable to compete the rest of the season, Dan’s 20 feature wins allowed him to be crowned 2006 UMP National Champion. The Dan Hamstra 50 recognizes one of the nicest guys in racing and his dedication to the sport.

 

Saturday May 26th Charleston Speedway will pay $1000.00 to win for UMP Modifieds as well as a bonus of $100.00 for entry into Sundays David Richardson Memorial.

 

Sunday May 26th will find the best UMP Modified Teams competing for $5000.00 to win in the 14th annual David Richardson Memorial. This race recognizes former VCS Promoter Phil Richardson’s nephew David and his battle with cancer.

 

 

For more information

 

Kankakee Motor Speedway

Promoter: Sherri Hechenast
815-929-9105 track hotline

www.kankakeemotorspeedway.net

Email [email protected]

 

Charleston Speedway

Promoter Darrell Phipps 217-348-0432

Email [email protected]

 

 

Vermilion County Speedway

Promoters BILL & JEAN NELSON

217-446-5002 or 217- 443-6588

www.vermilioncountyspeedway.org


By Richard Fitzgerald                                                                       May 10, 2007

 PLEASE JOIN US MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Sunday May 27, 2007

VERMILION COUNTY SPEEDWAY

14th Annual David Richardson Memorial

UMP Modifieds $5000.00 to Win 500.00 to Start

Gates Open at 3:00 pm, Drivers Meeting at 5:30pm, Racing at 7:00pm 

In 2005 after Eleven Years Denny Schwartz was the first two time winner of the David Richardson Memorial. Will it take eleven years for this to happen again, or are you putting your money on Schwartz to be the first 3-time winner!

 Format:

24 cars will start the A feature

The top 20 non-qualifiers are eligible for the $750.00 B Feature

The next 20 non-qualifiers are eligible for the $500.00 C Feature

 Entry Fee

Pre-Entry $75.00, $100.00 race day for all UMP Modifieds competing

 PAST CHAMPIONS!

1994 Butch Shay, Louisville KY

1995 Scotty Dehm, Chatsworth IL

1996 Scott Patman, Freetown IN

1997 Dean Hoffman, Belleville IL