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Rick Aukland the Class of the Field during IRS event at Tyler County Speedway

 

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

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

 

MIDDLEBOURNE, WV (July 12, 2008)—Rick Aukland wants another IRS Championship!

 

The veteran Zanesville, OH hot-shoe may just have his shot at another Independent Racing Series title after picking up his first event win of the season while becoming the eighth different winner during the Fifth Annual Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ event at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on Saturday Night July 12, 2008 in front of a packed house.

 

The Hall-of-Famer pocketed $5,000 while driving the K&E Trucking, Chase Race Decals sponsored Malcuit Racing Engines MasterSbilt Race Car to the event win.

 

Butch McGill and Steve Shaver brought the field of 24 to life with McGill going to the early lead. Aukland would come from his third starting spot to be in contention to win by the sixth lap already around Shaver for second spot.

 

Aukland would make his move with ten just circuits into the event and by lap 16 would secure the position for his second-career win on the tour. Aukland’s only other series event win came in October 2007 at the Skyline Speedway.

 

The first of only four cautions would come out on the start as a chain reaction of four cars back in the mid-pack slowed the field. The second yellow flag came on the second lap as Freddie Carpenter spun in turn one. Chuck Harper and Mike Eaton would mix it up in turn two on the fourth circuit resulting in both cars going to the tail for spinning.

 

The restarted lap would see Robbie Blair, Doug Horton and Donnie Dotson tangle up in turn four with wreckers having to pull apart Blair and Horton.

 

The final 36 circuits would see a green to checkered finish with Aukland holding off fourth place starter Tim Dohm for second, 11th starting Paul Wilmoth Jr. was third, second place starter Steve Shaver was fourth and Donnie Moran rounded out the top-five.

 

The series heads to the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY for a 50-Lap $5,000 to win main event this Saturday Night July 19th.

 

Official Summary of Results:

Round # 13-2008 Season

Tyler County Speedway-Middlebourne, WV

July 12, 2008

Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

 

Fifth Eaton/Childers ‘King of the Ring’ Finish:

1. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH

2. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV

3. Paul Wilmoth Jr.-Clarksburg, WV

4. Steve Shaver-Vienna, WV

5. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH

6. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV

7. Butch McGill-West Union, WV

8. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA

9. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY

10. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV

11. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH

12. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV

13. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA

14. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN

15. Steve Weigel-Middlebourne, WV

16. Donnie Dotson-West Union, WV

17. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV

18. Rick Williams-Beckley, WV

19. Mike Eaton-St. Clairsville, OH

20. Chuck Harper-Beverly, WV

21. Freddie Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV

22. Mike Benedum-Salem, WV

23. Doug Eaton-St. Clairsville, OH

24. Dustin Hamrick-Clarksburg, WV (DNS)

 

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Steve Wilmoth, Butch McGill, Donnie Moran, Steve Weigle, Mike Benedum, Donnie Dotson, Sonny Conley, Brandon McGrady, Joe Smith, Joe Loudin

 

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Jared Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Andy Bond, Doug Eaton, Freddie Carpenter, Gary Knollinger, Dustin Hamrick, Matt Flesher, Dan Ruza, Tim Senic

 

Gutswear Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Rick Williams, Steve Shaver, Doug Horton, Dave Hess Jr., Mike Balzano, Dave Gorrell, Brian Probst, Kris Southern

 

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Chuck Harper, Paul Wilmoth Jr., Robbie Blair, Rick Aukland, Scott Irvin, Mike Eaton, Corey Conley, Duane Chamberlain

 

Dash: Butch McGill, Steve Shaver, Rick Aukland, Tim Dohm, Donnie Moran

 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1:  Mike Benedum, Donnie Dotson, Freddi Carpenter, Sonny Conley, Gary Knollinger, Brandon McGrady, Matt Flesher, Dan Ruza, Dustin Hamrick, Joe Smith, Joe Loudin

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Dave Hess Jr., Mike Balzano, Mike Eaton, Corey Conley, Dave Gorrell, Duane Chamberlain, Kris Southern, Brian Probst

 

Entries: 38
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Donnie Moran

Cautions: Four (laps 21, 22, 38)

Red Flags: None

Lap Leaders: McGill (1-15) Aukland (16-50)

Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Dustin Hamrick

 

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 12)

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

4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23

5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24

6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25

7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30

8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31

9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14

10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5

11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway Speedway July 6

12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford Speedway July 11
13) Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) Tyler County Speedway July 12

 

Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 12)

1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 1976

2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 1893

3. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 1882

4. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 1870

5. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1827

6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1517

7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1309

8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1282

9. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 1174

10. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 971

 

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.

Jason Covert from 17th to First in Independent Racing Series Thriller at Bedford

 

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

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

 

BEDFORD, PA (July 11, 2008)—Jason Covert of York Haven, PA came from his 17th  place starting spot to capture his first-career Independent Racing Series main event win at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway in Bedford, PA on Friday Night July 11, 2008.

 

Covert became the seventh different winner in 12 events while driving the Pre-Machine Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Baker Carburetion, Kuppy’s Diner, Bam’s Auto Center, JNJ Media Motorsports, and Wrisco Aluminum sponsored Hershey powered Rocket Chassis. The win was worth $5,000 during the series’ first-ever visit.

 

Official Summary of Results:

Round # 12-2008 Season

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway-Bedford, PA

July 11, 2008

Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

 

A-Main Finish:

1. Jason Covert-York Haven, PA

2. Jeremy Miller-Gettysburg, PA

3. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH

4. Gary Stuhler-Greencastle, PA

5. Doug Horton-Bruceton Mills, WV

6. D.J. Myers-Greencastle, PA

7. Jeff Rine-Danville, PA

8. Jeff Miller-Huntingdon, PA

9. Matt Parks-Three Springs, PA

10. Scott Haus-Hamburg, PA

11. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH

12. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN

13. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA

14. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV

15. Chris Harr-Imler, PA

16. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA

17. Nick Dickson-Lewistown, PA

18. Ron Delano Jr.-Stotstown, PA

19. Greg Fetters-Bedford, PA

20. Bo Feathers-Winchester, VA

21. Jack Pencil-Bedford, PA

22. Brian Booze-Marion, PA

23. Wayne Johnson-Hancock, MD

24. Steve Everhart-Hollidaysburg, PA

25. Tyler Hershey-Mercersburg, PA

 

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Robbie Blair, Doug Horton, Greg Fetters, Brian Booze, Shane Beegle, Jack Pencil, Doug Ishler, Wayne Johnson, D.J. Troutman, Jason Covert

 

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Gary Stuhler, Scott Haus, Matt Parks, Bo Feathers, Rick Aukland, Duane Chamberlain, Eric Zembower, Darrell Dick, Andy Martz

 

Gutswear Heat-3: Donnie Moran, Jeff Miller, Jeremy Miller, D.J. Myers, Ron Delano Jr., Chuck Clise, Tyler Hensley, Brian Bernheisel, David Williams

 

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Chris Harr, Dave Hess Jr., Jeff Rine, Nick Dickson, Steve Wilmoth, Steve Everhart, Randy Burkholder, Shawn Claar, Scott Rhodes

 

Dash: Gary Stuhler, Donnie Moran, Jeremy Miller, Jeff Rine, Doug Horton

 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Jason Covert, Rick Aukland, Wayne Johnson, Jack Pencil, Andy Martz, Shane Beegle, Darrell Dick, Eric Zembower, Doug Ishler, Duane Chamberlain, D.J. Troutman

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Steve Everhart, Ron Delano Jr., Tyler Hershey, Chuck Clise, Steve Wilmoth, Randy Burkholder, Brian Bernheisel

 

Entries: 37
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time: Jeremy Miller-19:778 seconds (New Track Record)

Cautions: Five (Laps 8, 8 Restart, 19, 25, 44)

Red Flags: One (Lap 29)

Lap Leaders: Moran (1-30) Covert (31-50)

Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Steve Wilmoth

Track Provisional: Jack Pencil

 

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 11)

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

4) Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)-Raceway 7 May 23

5) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Muskingum County Speedway May 24

6) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Cannonball Motor Speedway May 25

7) Josh McGuire (Grayson, KY) Skyline Speedway May 30

8) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Sharon Speedway May 31

9) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV) Portsmouth Raceway Park June 14

10) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) Moler Raceway Park July 5

11) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) Midway Speedway July 6

12) Jason Covert (York Haven, PA) Bedford Speedway July 11

 

Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (after July 11)

1. Robbie Blair-1847

2. Duane Chamberlain-1765

3. Dave Hess Jr.-1748

4. Rick Aukland-1720

5. Tim Dohm-1680

6. Mike Knight-1517

7. Jared Hawkins-1172

8. Mike Balzano-1150

9. Andy Bond-1043

10.Devin Friese-971

 

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.

Moran collects $7,000 during ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ at Midway Speedway

 

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

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or [email protected]

 

CROOKSVILLE, OH (July 6, 2008)—Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH captured the $7,000 event prize in route to his second Independent Racing Series win of the season at the Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH on Sunday Night July 6, 2008 in front of a packed hillside.

 

Moran came to victory lane while driving the Custom Cutters, C&J Excavating, Eddie’s Sunoco, and Donnie Moran Driving School sponsored Draime powered MasterSbilt Race Car to his second-career Independent Racing Series win.

 

Moran took the lead from Duane Chamberlain on the 28th circuit to go on to win the annual ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ event.

 

A total of seven yellow flags halted the main event. Five different drivers lead the main event.

Official Summary of Results:

Round # 11-2008 Season

Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH

July 6, 2008

Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

 

‘Jim Dunn Memorial Finish’

1. Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH

2. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN

3. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV

4. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV

5. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA

6. Keith Berner-Millersburg, OH

7. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH

8. Corey Conley-Wellsburg, WV

9. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH

10. Chris Garnes-Evans, WV

11. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA

12. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV

13. D.J. Cline-St. Clairsville, OH

14. Chris Carpenter-Parkersburg, WV

15. Jerry Bowersock-Wapakoneta, OH

16. Tony Roush-Reedsville, OH

17. Shane McLoughlin-Nashport, OH

18. Mark Banal-St. Clairsville, OH

19. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY

20. Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH

21. Cody Parker-Zanesville, OH

22. Ralph Withem-Athens, OH

23. Brad Malcuit-Strasburg, OH

24. Larry Bond-Coolville, OH

25. Dan Shrigley-Pataskala, OH

 

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1 (Top-4 Transfer): Duane Chamberlain, Andy Bond, Brad Malcuit, Chris Garnes, Ship Watterman, Tony Roush, Jeremy Jarvis, Brian Lillibridge, Jaosn Brookover, Nick Corbitt, Mike Wilson (DNS)

 

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2 (Top-4 Transfer): Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Cody Parker, D.J. Cline, Dave Hess Jr., Shane McLoughlin, Jared Miley, Corey Conley, Weston Hutchison, Casey Burdette

 

Gutswear Heat-3 (Top-4 Transfer): Tim Dohm, Steve Wilmoth, Rick Aukland, Mark Banal, Jerry Bowersock, Dan Shrigley, Barry Lowery, Tom Johnson, Delbert Crum, Jeff Burdette

 

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4 (Top-4 Transfer): Donnie Moran, Doug Dodd, Keith Berner, Mike Knight, Ralph Withem, Rick Conley, Cortney Clewell, Jim Fordyce, Chris Carpenter, Larry Bond

 

Dash: Chris Garnes, Doug Dodd, Mike Balzano, Donnie Moran, Tim Dohm