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Eddie Carrier Jr. rolls to second Independent Racing Series win at 201 Speedway

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

SITKA, KY (May 10, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV captured his second-career Independent Racing Series win in the Bluegrass State on Saturday night May 10, 2008 at the 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

Carrier’s $5,000 payday came while driving the Carl Grover Motorsports, Engines Inc. sponsored Grover powered Rocket Chassis Monte Carlo.

Dash winner Robbie Blair and Eddie Carrier Jr. brought the field of 25 to the green flag in front of one of the largest crowds ever assembled at 201 Speedway with Carrier jumping to the point up high to lead the first three circuits. A side-by-side battle at the flag-stand on the fourth circuit saw Blair come away with the lead for the first time in the event with Carrier, Tim Dohm, Mike Marlar and Mike Balzano in tow.

By the ninth circuit, Tim Dohm had already climbed to second challenging for the lead on the inside but Blair held the top spot until lapped cars bunched the leaders back together on the 15^th lap with John Melvin being the first lapped race-car.

The first caution flag would come on lap-17 for Jared Hawkins coming to a stop in turn four. The restarted 17^th lap would be plagued by caution as debris made its way on to the racing surface in turn two. Several cars that didn’t get slowed down in time found themselves spun around while the caution was coming out for the rest of the field.

After the field was placed in the Delaware Double-File restart, Blair brought the whole grid of 25 back to the green flag with Dohm riding second, Carrier was third, RJ Conley was fourth and Balzano was fifth. Carrier would slide past Dohm after the restart and regain second while chasing Blair with clean air for the leaders up front.

By the 28^th lap, Carrier had moved his way back up to the back bumper of Robbie Blair and while Blair got caught up behind the lapped car of John Melvin in turn two, Carrier went to the inside and claimed the top spot once again. The duo would mix it up for the next few laps working their way closer to the lapped car of Terry Hicks by the 34^th lap.

On the same 34^th circuit, caution would wave for the final time as Kevin Wager slowed his mount in turn two.

The final 16 lap shoot-out to the checkered flag saw leader Eddie Carrier Jr. out in front of Blair, sixth starting Conley now third while Dohm held on to fourth and Marlar was fifth. Blair would work his way to the outside of Carrier for the lead on the restart while leading the next several laps.

Lapped traffic became a problem for Blair with just a few laps to go as on the 46^th circuit Blair would lead his final lap of the race. Carrier made his move to the inside of Blair with the lapped cars of Rod Evans, Steve Wilmoth and Shon Flanary in between the pair while Carrier rolled to the win with Blair second, Conley third, Tim Dohm fourth and 10^th starting Rick Aukland rounded out the top-five.

The next Independent Racing Series events will come on May 16 at the McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, PA and on May 17 at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY. Each event will pay $5,000 to win.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by visiting www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Official Summary of Results:

Round # 3-2008 Season

201 Speedway-Sitka, KY

May 10, 2008

Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:

1. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV

2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA

3. RJ Conley-Wheelersburg, OH

4. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV

5. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH

6. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA

7. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY

8. Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN

9. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN

10. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV

11. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH

12. Paul Harris-Martin, KY
13. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY

14. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV

15. Chris Combs-Isom, KY

16. Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY

17. Rod Evans-St. Albans, WV

18. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV

19. Shon Flanary-Mt. Carmel, TN
20. Terry Hicks-Grayson, KY

21. John Melvin-Coal Grove, OH

22. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA

23. Kevin Wagner-Wheelersburg, OH
24. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY

25. Anthony Adams-Whitesburg, KY

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: RJ Conley, Mike Balzano, Kevin Wagner, Devin Friese, Duane Chamberlain, Shon Flanary, Brandon Fouts, Robert ‘Taco’ Fletcher, Greg Anderson, Mike Butcher

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Eddie Carrier Jr., Jared Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Chris Wilson, Andy Bond, Steve Wilmoth, Terry Hicks, Daniel Williams, Albert Butcher

Gutswear Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Rick Aukland, Rod Evans, Mike Marlar, Anthony Adams, John Melvin, Rodney Davis, DJ Wells, Paul Harris

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Jackie Boggs, Mike Knight, Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Chris Combs, Jamie Ferguson, Donald Runyon, David Smith, Shannon Thornsberry

Dash: Robbie Blair, Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Marlar, Tim Dohm, Mike Balzano

 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Andy Bond, Terry Hicks, Steve Wilmoth, Shon Flanary, Robert ‘Taco’ Fletcher, Brandon Fouts, Daniel Williams, Albert Butcher, Mike Butcher, Duane Chamberlain, Greg Anderson

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Chris Combs, Anthony Adams, John Melvin, DJ Wells, Jamie Ferguson, Rodney Davis, Donald Runyon, Shannon Thornsberry, Paul Harris, David Smith

Entries: 37 from seven states (KY, NY, PA, OH, WV, TN, IN)
Integra Racing Shocks/Graphic Impressions Fast Time: Tim Dohm

Cautions: Three (laps 17, 17, 34)

Red Flags: None

Lap Leaders: (Carrier 1-3) (Blair 4-28) (Carrier 29-34) (Blair 35-46) (Carrier 47-50)

Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Shon Flanary

Track Provisional: Paul Harris

Time of Race: 30 minutes (started 11:12 p.m. EST ended 11:42 p.m. EST)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 10)

1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 444

2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 429

3. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 412

4. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 407

5. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 395

6. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 394

7. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 388

8. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 382

9. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 380

10. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 316

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 10)

1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 429

2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 395

3. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 388

4. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 380

5. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 316

6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 225

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 10)

1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18

2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2

3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:

May 16-McKean County Raceway-E. Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win

May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Rapid Refund Week Opener’

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, Gustwear, 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.

Independent Racing Series visits 201 Speedway in Kentucky May 10

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

FINDLAY, OH (May 4, 2008)—After an exciting event and finish on May 2 at Elkins Speedway, the Independent Racing Series returns to action during the ‘IRS Money Month of May’ this Saturday Night May 10 at the 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

This will be the first-ever appearance to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky for the IRS travelers. This event also caps off the first of three scheduled events in Kentucky, the next two coming August 1 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City and August 2 at the Bluegrass Motor Speedway in Bardstown.

Track Promoter and dirt late model driver Chuckie May, who is starting his sophomore season as promoter of the 201 Speedway, has made several improvements to the Eastern Kentucky oval including some expanded parking for the race teams and spectators.

201 Speedway is located on Highway 201, just a short distance from US 23 in Sitka, KY and is only minutes from Paintsville, KY. For further information on the 201 Speedway, please log on to www.race201.com or call 1-800-874-2144. On May 10, the Pit Gates at slated to open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Laps slated for 7:00 p.m. Adult General Admission is $20.00 and Adult Pit Passes are $35.00.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by visiting www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV narrowly edged out Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA for the $5,000 event win during the Independent Racing Series stop at the Wayne Feathers Promoted Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV on Friday Night May 2, 2008.

Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA holds a nine point lead in Championship Points over Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV. Dohm is also the Rookie of the Year point leader over Mike Knight of Ripley, NY.

The 50-Lap A-Main purse for the Saturday May 10 event at 201 Speedway is as follows: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $3,000, 3rd- $2,000, 4th- $1,600, 5th- $1,400, 6th- $1,200, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $900, 9th- $800, 10th- $700, 11th- $600, 12th- $575, 13th- $550, 14th- $525, 15th- $500, 16th- $475, 17th- $450, 18th- $425, 19th through 24th- $400.

The Independent Racing Series Tire Rule will be in affect this Saturday Night May 10, the only tires/compounds permitted to run are as follows: Hoosier-1200,1300, LM 30, 1425, 1600, (LM 20 and LM 40 are also legal) and American Racer-SD 33, SD 44, SD 48, MD 53 and MD 56. These compounds are only required on the rear, the front tires of the car are open.

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 2)
1. Robbie Blair-297 (Titusville, PA)
2. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV) ®
3. Mike Balzano-275 (Parkersburg, WV)
4. Rick Aukland-273 (Zanesville, OH)
5. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY) ®
5. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN) ®
7. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH) ®
7. Dave Hess Jr.-257 (Waterford, PA)
9. Jared Hawkins-254 (Fairmont, WV)
10. Rick Bond-204 (Mansfield, OH)
® Denotes 2008 Rookie of the Year candidate

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 2)
1. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY)
3. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN)
4. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH)
5. Devin Friese-196 (Chambersburg, PA)
6. Cody Parker-150 (Zanesville, OH)

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
May 16-McKean County Raceway-E. Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

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, Gustwear, 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.

It’s ‘Showtime’ for Steve Shaver during Independent Racing Series at Elkins

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

ELKINS, WV (May 2, 2008)—Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV captured his first career Independent Racing Series Victory Friday Night May 2, 2008 at the Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV. The win was worth $5,000.

Shaver led all 50 laps while becoming the 15th different winner in just 17 events on the Independent Racing Series since the series originated in 2007.

Front-row starters Steve Shaver and Tim Dohm led the field of 25 to the green flag with Shaver grabbing the inside line and slipping high to lead the first circuit with Dohm a close second with Duane Chamberlain third, Mike Knight fourth and Joe Loudin the top-five at the line. The second lap would see a side-by-side battle for the lead at the line with Shaver nearly edging Dohm for the position.

The first caution would come out for Butch McGill spinning in turn four. The next caution on the fourth lap was for Tim Senic stopping in turn three.

A six car may-lay and red flag in turn four would halt the restart which involved Charlie George, Jake Hawkins, Billy Holbert, Devin Friese, Chuck Harper and Dave Hess Jr. Four laps were still complete at this point.

After the red flag, the field would line-up with Steve Shaver up front, Tim Dohm second, Robbie Blair third, Chamberlain fourth and Loudin fifth.

By the eighth lap, Dohm would start to close the gap on leader Steve Shaver by just a car length and look to the inside for the lead on lap ten. Dohm used the inside to his advantage and by lap 11 kept the gap by just two car lengths.

The first lapped car would be Jimmy McCloud on the 13th circuit. Shaver would go around him and Andy Bond would become the next victim on lap-17.

By the half-way point in the race, second place runner Robbie Blair would start to close in on second place runner Tim Dohm. By lap 25 it was Shaver, Dohm, Blair, Joe Loudin and Mike Knight in tow,

A pair of lapped cars for leader Steve Shaver would close the gap on the lead with Blair charging on the bottom to close in on Dohm. Steve Wilmoth was the soon to be lapped car in front of leader Steve Shaver for several laps which actually sent the cars of Shaver, Dohm and Blair pulling away from the rest of the field.

By the closing point in the race, a hard-charging Mike Balzano who started 16th was already in the fifth position and would eventually take the fourth spot from Joe Loudin by the end of the event.

Robbie Blair would stick the nose of his familiar WON11 to the inside of Tim Dohm with just two to go and hold the spot looking to reel in Shaver which was a car-length in front when the white flag fell.

Off the final corner for the win, Shaver held off Blair by a bumper to take the win over Dohm, Balzano and Loudin who rounded out the top-five.

In preliminary action, Mike Knight of Ripley, NY captured Fast Time during Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials with a 14:642 second lap. Heat wins went to Duane Chamberlain, Chuck Harper, Steve Wilmoth and Tim Dohm. B-Main winners were Jake Hawkins and Jared Hawkins. The Dash went to Steve Shaver.

The next Independent Racing Series event will be on Saturday Night May 10, 2008 at Chuckie May’s 201 Speedway in Sitka, (Paintsville) Kentucky for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win event. This will be the first-ever IRS visit to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. For further information on the Independent Racing Series please visit www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Official Summary of Results:
Round # 2-2008 Season
Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV
May 2, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:
1. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV
2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
3. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
4. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
5. Joe Loudin-Buckhannon, WV
6. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
7. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
8. Booper Bare-Rockbridge Baths, VA
9. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV
10. Tim Senic-Elkins, WV
11. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
12. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
13. Chuck Harper-Beverly, WV
14. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV
15. Billy Holbert-Fairmont, WV
16. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
17. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
18. Bob Gordon-Keyser, WV
19. Jimmy McCloud-Elkins, WV
20. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV
21. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA
22. Charlie George-Elkins, WV
23. Jake Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
24. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
25. Butch McGill-New Weston, WV

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Duane Chamberlain, Joe Loudin, Mike Knight, Robbie Blair, Dave Hess Jr., Tim Senic, Cody Parker, Chuck Clise, Rick Bond

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Chuck Harper, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Butch McGill, Devin Friese, Jacob Hawkins, Billy Holbert, Andy Bond, Shawn Poling, Rick Aukland, L.C. Powers

Gutswear Heat-3: Steve Wilmoth, Booper Bare, Steve Shaver, Charlie George, Jared Hawkins, Bo Feathers, Bob Gordon, John Over, Anthony Arbogast, Brad Harris

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Tim Dohm, Doug Horton, Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Balzano, Jimmy McCloud, Kevin Kreene, Kris Southern, Brad Hutson Jr., Dustin Hamrick

Dash: Steve Shaver, Tim Dohm, Robbie Blair, Mike Knight, Butch McGill

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jake Hawkins, Dave Hess Jr., Tim Senic, Andy Bond, Cody Parker, Billy Holbert, Rick Bond, L.C. Powers, Chuck Clise, Shawn Poling, Rick Aukland (DNS), Ricky Williams (DNS)

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Jared Hawkins, Bob Gordon, Jimmy McCloud, Bo Feathers, Kevin Keene, John Over, Anthony Arbogast, Kris Southern, Brad Hutson Jr., Brad Harris, Dustin Hamrick

Entries: 39 from seven states (IN, OH, WV, VA, MD, PA, NY)
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Mike Knight-14:642 seconds
Cautions: Two (Laps 3, 4)
Red Flags: One (Lap 4)
Lap Leaders: Shaver (1-50)
Series Provisionals: Rick Aukland and Andy Bond
Track Provisional: Billy Holbert
Time of Race: 26 minutes (started 10:20 p.m. EST and ended 10:46 p.m. EST)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 2)
1. Robbie Blair-297 (Titusville, PA)
2. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV)
3. Mike Balzano-275 (Parkersburg, WV)
4. Rick Aukland-273 (Zanesville, OH)
5. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY)
5. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN)
7. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH)
7. Dave Hess Jr.-257 (Waterford, PA)
9. Jared Hawkins-254 (Fairmont, WV)
10. Rick Bond-204 (Mansfield, OH)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 2)
1. Tim Dohm-288 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Mike Knight-262 (Ripley, NY)
3. Duane Chamberlain-262 (Richmond, IN)
4. Andy Bond-257 (Coolville, OH)
5. Devin Friese-196 (Chambersburg, PA)
6. Cody Parker-150 (Zanesville, OH)

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:
May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000 to win
May 16-McKean County Raceway-E. Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

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, Gustwear, 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.
 

Independent Racing Series events at Wayne County Speedway Cancelled

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

FINDLAY, OH (April 28, 2008)—Officials from the Independent Racing Series were in contact from officials from Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH at 10:30 a.m. Monday April 28, 2008 and word was given by Wayne County Speedway track owner Ernie Coffman that he would not be able to host the May 3 and May 26 dates at the Wayne County Speedway due to health reasons.

President Dean Miracle is currently looking to fill those dates that are now left open on the Independent Racing Series Schedule and further information will be released at a later date.

“The IRS wishes Ernie Coffman all the best during this time,” stated Independent Racing Series President Dean Miracle.

The $5,000 to win event scheduled for Friday night May 2 at Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV will go on as planned and then the next event will be May 10th at 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found at www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Independent Racing Series back in action May 2-3 at Elkins and Wayne County

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

FINDLAY, OH (April 26, 2008)—After a weekend off, the cars and stars of the Independent Racing Series will kick-off a busy month of May with a pair of back-to-back $5,000 to win shows in West Virginia and Ohio.

The 11-race month of May for the Independent Racing Series will begin on Friday May 2 at the Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV for a $5,000 to win 50-Lap event. This will be the first of five series visits in 2008 to the Wayne Feathers promoted facility located near Kerens, WV.

The last time the Independent Racing Series travelers visited the Elkins Motor Speedway was back on August 3, 2007 when Jared Hawkins of Fairmont, WV took his largest career win and $5,000 for his first-ever Independent Racing Series event win during the 19th Annual RH Armstrong Memorial.

The final event of the weekend for the Independent Racing Series will see a first-time series visit to the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH on Saturday May 3, 2008 for the Annual Buckeye Classic 50 event. The event will also pay $5,000 to the winner. The event is also sponsored by Rod Eddleblute Garage.

The series’ last race was back on April 18th when Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA captured his third-career Independent Racing Series event win at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH during the Second Annual Deadline 50 event.

Blair also leads the IRS travelers in the point standings with a three-point margin over 2007 Champion Rick Aukland. Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV leads the pack of six drivers competing in the 2008 Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year standings with just 12 markers over Andy Bond.

For further information on the Elkins Motor Speedway you can call (304) 636-3339 or visit www.elkinsmotorspeedway.com . On May 2, the gates open at 4:00 p.m. with Hot Laps slated for 7:00 p.m.

Further information on the Wayne County Speedway can be found by calling (419) 295-6511 or by visiting www.waynecountyspeedway.com . On May 3, the gates open at 3:00 p.m. with Hot Laps at 5:00 p.m.

For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you can go to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (after April 18)
1. Robbie Blair-150 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-147 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-139 (Waterford, PA)
5. Ryan Markham-137 (Ashland, OH)
6. Wayne Chinn-135 (Bradford, OH)
7. Mike Balzano-134 (Parkersburg, WV)
8. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)
9. Wayne Maffett Jr.-131 (Mansfield, OH)
10. Rick Bond-129 (Mansfield, OH)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (after April 18)
1. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-127 (Richmond, IN)
4. Mike Knight-125 (Ripley, NY)
5. Devin Friese-75 (Chambersburg, PA)
5. Cody Parker-75 (Zanesville, OH)

Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000 to win
May 16-McKean County Raceway-East Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win
May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Bashee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, 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 Productions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Robbie Blair Terrorizes the field during Independent Racing Series event at Hilltop

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

MILLERSBURG, OH (April 18, 2008)—Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA became the only driver to win three Independent Racing Series-Sanctioned events since the series started in 2007 by capturing the $6,000 prize during the Second Annual ‘Deadline 50’ event at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH on Friday April 18, 2008.

Blair, from his outside front-row starting positioning the 50-Lap A-Main led the opening 11 laps until seeing the pressure from 2007 ‘Deadline 50’ event winner Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA. Hess rolled on the high-line to keep the lead until the 20^th circuit when Blair rolled past Hess on the inside to lead the 21^st lap. Blair would then re-take control over the field on the 40^th lap and not look back in route to his third-career Independent Racing Series event win.

The 2007 Independent Racing Series National Champion Rick Aukland, who started in the ninth position, finished second with Tim Dohm, pole-sitter Doug Drown and Hess rounding out the top five.

The two Provisional starters Ryan Markham and Wayne Chinn rallied from the 12th row to finish sixth and seventh. Chinn, who went to a back-up car before the A-Main ran as high as third before bringing out the caution on lap-30.

Eight cautions and a red flag on lap-36 for Mike Knight's flip halted the event. The driver from Ripley, NY, who made his intentions for running for the Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year, was running in the third spot when the accident occurred in turn two.

Blair’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Bossard’s Auto Parts, Specialty Products, Maloney Tool & Mold, Armstrong Lumber, Chelby’s Tanning, Moody & Son Welding, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hypercoils, Hoosier Racing Tire, Slavic Shirts & Decals, Simpson Racing Products, Farr Motorsports, VP Racing Fuels and Dano Paint.

The next weekend of Independent Racing Series competition will come up on Friday night May 2 at the Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV for a $5,000 to win event and on Saturday night May 3 for a $5,000 to win event at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH for the Annual ‘Buckeye Classic 50’ event.

Official Summary of Results

Round # 1-2008 Season

Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH

April 18, 2008

Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:

1. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA

2. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH

3. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV

4. Doug Drown-Wooster, OH

5. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA

6. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH

7. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH

8. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV

9. Dusty Moore-Swanton, OH

10. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH

11. Wayne Maffett Jr.-Mansfield, OH

12. Mark Gardiner-Navarro, OH

13. Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH

14. Eric Myers-Holmesville, OH

15. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN

16. Justin Chance-Mansfield, OH

17. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY

18. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV

19. Matt Miller-Waterville, OH

20. John Mason-Millersburg, OH

21. Steve Casebolt Jr.-Richmond, IN

22. George Lee-Loudonville, OH

23. Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH

24. Scott Peltz-Cadiz, OH

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Matt Miller, Mike Knight, Rick Bond, George Lee, Dusty Moore, Wayne Maffett Jr., Larry Kingseed, Thomas Baker, Dave Hornikel, Corey Conley

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Steve Casebolt Jr., Tim Dohm, Justin Chance, Jared Hawkins, Cody Parker, Andy Bond, David Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Jeremy Canada, Chester Elliott

Gustwear Heat-3: Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Duane Chamberlain, Devin Friese, Wayne Chinn, Ryan Markham, Mark Gardiner, Jeff Gress, Keith Tish

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Doug Dodd, Rick Aukland, Doug Drown, Scott Peltz, Eric Myers, John Mason, Jason Montgomery, Rob Stambaugh, Ryan Eddleblute, Mike Pivonka

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main 1: Wayne Maffett Jr., Dusty Moore, Andy Bond, David Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Cody Parker, Jeremy Canada, Larry Kingseed, Thomas Baker, Corey Conley

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main 2: John Mason, Eric Myers, Mark Gardiner, Ryan Markham, Rob Stambaugh, Jason Montgomery, Ryan Eddleblute, Devin Friese, Keith Tish, Jeff Gress, Mike Pivonka, Wayne Chinn

Entries: 40 from five states

Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time Award: Matt Miller-14:322 seconds

Cautions: Eight (Laps 1, 1, 14, 19, 24, 27, 30, 44)

Red Flags (Lap 36)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (after April 18)

1. Robbie Blair-150 (Titusville, PA)

2. Rick Aukland-147 (Zanesville, OH)

3. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)

4. Dave Hess Jr.-139 (Waterford, PA)

5. Ryan Markham-137 (Ashland, OH)

6. Wayne Chinn-135 (Bradford, OH)

7. Mike Balzano-134 (Parkersburg, WV)

8. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)

9. Wayne Maffett Jr.-131 (Mansfield, OH)

10. Rick Bond-129 (Mansfield, OH)

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (after April 18)

1. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)

2. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)

3. Duane Chamberlain-127 (Richmond, IN)

4. Mike Knight-125 (Ripley, NY)

5. Devin Friese-75 (Chambersburg, PA)

5. Cody Parker-75 (Zanesville, OH)

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Bashee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, 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 Productions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

Independent Racing Series Opens Second Season at Hilltop Speedway on Friday April 18^{th
(Deadline 50 to pay $6,000 to win in IRS opener at Hilltop April 18th!)}

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

FINDLAY, OH (March 31, 2008)—The second-full season will officially kick-off for the Independent Racing Series on Friday Night April 18^th at the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH.

The Second Annual ‘Deadline 50’ will pay $6,000 to the winner of the event and $400.00 to start for the IRS Super Late Models. Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA won the Inaugural event and first-ever series event which brought 46 entries to the 1/3 mile high-banked oval.

The Independent Racing Series event at Hilltop Speedway will feature a complete show of Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials, Cornett Racing Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Gutswear, and Indy Screen Printing Qualifying Heat Races as well as Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Mains, the Dash and the 50-Lap A-Main.

This will be the first of 15 visits to the Buckeye State of Ohio during the 2008 season for the Independent Racing Series which has its most impressive schedule to date with 33 race dates confirmed in seven states.

On April 18^th at Hilltop Speedway the Gates Open at 5:00 PM. Hot laps are scheduled to get underway at 6:30 PM. Supporting divisions include the Open Wheel Modifieds and Pure Stocks.

Hilltop Speedway is located three miles south of Millersburg, Ohio on County Road 150. County Road 150 is located at the Ohio 83/US 62 split or just past Clark, Ohio on left. For more information you can visit the track’s website at www.hilltopspeedway.net or call the Speedway at (330) 674-6747.

The Independent Racing Series website has updated information for the 2008 racing season including the Rule Book with a printable version for drivers as well as the updated tour schedule and the 2008 Membership Application. Driver’s wishing to have membership applications ready to avoid long lines at the registration trailer can go to the website and download the PDF file and just click print.

For the latest news and information regarding the Independent Racing Series you can go to www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Independent Racing Series Proudly Announces 34-Race Schedule for 2008

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

FINDLAY, OH (March 13, 2008)—After hosting 15 events during the inaugural campaign of racing in 2007, officials with the Independent Racing Series are proud to announce the 34-Race version of the 2008 Touring Schedule.

The Independent Racing Series will travel to 24 different race-tracks in a 34-Race span for the 2008 season. From 2007 to this year, there are 11 returning tracks to the schedule.

The Independent Racing Series is also proud to announce its Inaugural Ohio Speedweek. The six nights of racing will commence on Friday May 23^rd at Raceway 7 in Conneaut, OH for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win event. The series will also travel to Muskingum County Speedway on May 24, then the Cannonball Motor Speedway on May 25, Wayne County Speedway on May 26, Skyline Speedway on May 30, and the finale event on May 31 at the Sharon Speedway. Each event on the Speedweek will pay $5,000 to the event winner.

The 2008 Ohio Speedweek will feature a Championship Points Fund to be paid out at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH totaling $8,000.

As far as the 2008 points fund for the National Championship, the 2008 Independent Racing Series Champion will receive $20,000 cash plus contingency prizes for his efforts, doubling the 2007 points payout which saw Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH capture the Inaugural Points Title. The 2008 Rookie of the Year program will pay the top-three in Rookie points cash prizes along with some contingency awards.

Aukland will also be entering his 30^th season of competition in 2008 and plans to defend his 2007 title among the many interested candidates which have expressed their intent in running the entire tour for 2008. The 2007 Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Wayne Chinn from Bradford, OH has also expressed interest to series officials in competing for the National Title in 2008. Chinn, coming off a stellar 2007 season, not only captured the IRS Rookie of the Year award, but finished fourth in the prestigious World 100 at the Eldora Speedway last September among his many outstanding finishes throughout the season.

Some marquee events on the 2008 schedule include: The Buckeye Classic on May 3^rd at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH, which was recently added to the 2008 schedule as well as another date at Wayne County Speedway on May 26^th as part of the Ohio Speedweek. The Fourth of July weekend will commence at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH for the Annual Night the Stars Come Out event which will pay $5,000 to the winner. The series will also visit Hilltop Speedway and Moler Raceway Park before sanctioning the Annual Jim Dunn Memorial at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH which will be run on Sunday July 6^th as part of the four-race Central Ohio swing. This years Jim Dunn Memorial will pay $7,000 to win and feature a purse in excess of $27,000.

The Independent Racing Series will also make three trips to Kentucky, first on May 10^th at 201 Speedway in Sitka, then on August 1 at the Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY for the 6^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial and on August 2^nd at the Bluegrass Motor Speedway in Bardstown, KY for the 6^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout. The Ponderosa Speedway and Bluegrass Speedway events will be co-sanctioned events with the Kentucky-based O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and feature the IRS format and purse which will pay the winner $5,000 respectively.

The 34^th Annual Hub-City 150 will be held on September 13^th at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD which will pay the winner $7,000. The night before, the IRS travelers will be just north at the Winchester (VA) Speedway for a $5,000 to win event.

The closing two events on the tour will include the Elkins Motor Speedway in Elkins, WV on September 19-20^th paying $5,000 to win on Friday night and $7,000 to the winner on Saturday night during the First Annual Motor-Madness in the Mountains event.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series, please log on to the official website located at www.irsracing.net or call the series office at (419) 425-3929.

The 2008 racing season will officially kick-off on Friday night April 18^th at the Jeff Norris owned Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for the 2^nd Annual Deadline 50 event. To beat the Taxman to the checkered flag, the IRS travelers will be competing for $6,000 to win this year. The defending winner of this event is Waterford, PA driver Dave Hess Jr. who took the IRS-sanctioned $5,000 to win event win in 2007.

2008 Independent Racing Series Schedule: (as of 3/13/08)
(showing Day-Date-Venue-Location-Purse)

Fri. April 18-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$6,000
Fri. May 2-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. May 3-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 10-201 Speedway-Sitka, KY-$5,000

Fri. May 16-McKean County Raceway-East Smethport, PA-$5,000
Sat. May 17-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
Fri. May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Sun. May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Mon. May 26-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000
Fri. May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000
Fri. June 13-Rocky Top Raceway-Coal Grove, OH-$5,000
Sat. June 14-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$5,000
Fri. June 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. June 21-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Thu. July 3-KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH-$5,000
Fri. July 4-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000
Sat. July 5-Moler Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000
Sun. July 6-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$7,000
Fri. July 11-Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA-$5,000
Sat. July 19-Stateline Speedway-Jamestown, NY-$5,000
Fri. July 25-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. July 26-Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV-$5,000
Fri. August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-$5,000
Sat. August 2-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000
Sun. August 10-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000
Sun. August 17-Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA-$5,000
Fri. August 22-Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000
Mon. September 1-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Fri. September 12-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000
Sat. September 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$7,000
Fri. September 19-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$5,000
Sat. September 20-Elkins Motor Speedway-Elkins, WV-$7,000

2008 Independent Racing Series Ohio Speedweek Schedule:

(showing Day-Date-Venue-Location-Purse)
Fri. May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 24-Muskingum County Speedway-Zanesville, OH-$5,000
Sun. May 25-Cannonball Motor Speedway-St. Clairsville, OH-$5,000
Mon. May 26-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000
Fri. May 30-Skyline Speedway-Stewart, OH-$5,000
Sat. May 31-Sharon Speedway-Hartford, OH-$5,000
Schedules are subject to change.