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Robbie Blair holds off DJ Troutman for Independent Racing Series ‘Rock’ win
 

The current series point leader, Blair, of Titusville, Pa., worked himself into position in the final eight laps of the 40-lap main event. The stop on the IRS tour was the first-ever appearance at The Rock and Blair added his name to the long winner’s list from sanctioned Super Late Model races.

 

He won by running down both Troutman, one of the hottest drivers at the speedway in the past month, and Pencil, the three-time track champion. Pencil trailed Blair to the finish in the runner-up spot. D.J. Myers was third and Troutman faded to fourth.

 

Troutman had led every lap and looked strong through the halfway point. The rest of the top five shuffled behind him and Blair fell as far back as sixth on lap 13.

 

Fast qualifier and pole-sitter Jason Covert’s night ended prematurely on lap 14 when he tangled with Pencil on a restart while trying to hold on to second. Covert spun in turn two and was collected by Devin Friese.

 

Blair moved back up over Pencil and Myers to get second by lap 16. Under green through lap 25, Troutman had built as much as a 2.5 second lead.

 

Troutman’s lead started to dwindle and a caution on lap 32 made up the rest of the distance for Blair. Two laps later, Blair fought to the inside of Troutman, first in turn two and again in turn four. After another lap of side by side jostling, Blair pulled ahead from the bottom groove in turn four on lap 35.

 

Pencil got second on the next lap but trailed Blair to the finish line by almost a second. Behind Myers and Troutman, Chuck Harper was fifth, Keith Jackson, sixth, Dave Hess Jr., seventh, Mike Knight, eighth, Greg Fetters, ninth, and Nick Dickson, 10th.

 

Official Summary of Results

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

Independent Racing Series

 

Results showing finishing position, (starting position), car no., and driver name:

1. (4) WON11, Robbie Blair

2. (6) 14, Jack Pencil

3. (11) 70, D.J. Myers

4. (2) 7, D.J. Troutman

5. (7) 00H, Chuck Harper

6. (8) 88, Keith Jackson

7. (16) 44, Dave Hess Jr.

8. (17) 9K, Mike Knight

9. (3) 39, Greg Fetters

10. (10) 17, Nick Dickson

11. (5) 46, Doug Horton

12. (13) H1, Jared Miley

13. (9) 5, Chuck Clise

14. (15) 0, Ron Delano Jr.

15. (12) 12, Rick Aukland

16. (21) 12, Bob Friese

17. (20) 25, Bob Hershman

18. (19) 119, Chad McClellan

19. (18) 3, Dave Bloss

20. (1) 43A, Jason Covert

21. (14) 12, Devin Friese

22. (22) 44M, Mike Hess

DNS: 24, Jeremy Miller

 

 
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Labor Day event for Independent Racing Series at Cannonball has been cancelled

 

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

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

 

FINDLAY, OH (August 22, 2008)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series have announced the cancellation of the September 1, 2008 event at the Cannonball Motor Speedway in St. Clairsville, OH.

 

The event was scheduled to be a $5,000 to win / $400 to start Feature but with the cancellation of the September 1 date, series officials are optimistic about the possibility of adding a date at the end of the season.

 

‘We are in negotiations to lease the track to put it on the schedule for the final event of the season at Cannonball,’ stated Independent Racing Series President Dean Miracle.

 

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

 

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:

Fri. August 22-Allegany County Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win

Fri. Sept. 12-Winchester Speedway-Winchester, VA-$5,000 to win

Sat. Sept. 13-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD-$7,000 to win

 

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Lights, Camera, Mike Knight as ‘Hollywood’ claims first Independent Racing Series win

 

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 11^th 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.

 
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Independent Racing Series August 15 date at Hilltop Speedway Cancelled
 
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
 
FINDLAY, OH (August 8, 2008)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series are displeased to announce that the Friday Night August 15 event date at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH has been removed from the schedule. The ‘Summer Shootout’ event was originally scheduled for back in July and was moved to August due to being rained out is now off the schedule.
 
Track Promoter Jeff Norris notified IRS officials on Thursday August 7, 2008 that he would be closing the gates at Hilltop Speedway for the remainder of the 2008 season. The struggling economy played an integral part in the facility closing its doors.
 
‘Hilltop Speedway was the first track to jump on board with the Independent Racing Series in 2007 which helped get the IRS started,’ stated Independent Racing Series Founder/President Dean Miracle. ‘We wish Jeff (Norris) the best and greatly appreciate everything he has done for the Independent Racing Series,’ said Miracle again.

THE INDEPENDENT RACING SERIES HAS ALSO ANNOUNCED THE CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT ON SAT. NIGHT AUGUST 16 AT THE MIDWAY SPEEDWAY IN CROOKSVILLE, OHIO. THE EVENT WILL NOT BE RE-SCHEDULED.
 
The Independent Racing Series will now focus their attention to the one-night $5,000 to win event on Sunday Night August 17th at the Eriez Speedway in Hammett, PA.
 
Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking on the official series website at www.irsracing.net or you can call the series office at (419) 425-3929.
 
Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:
Sun. August 17-Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA-$5,000 to win
Fri. August 22-‘The Rock’ Allegany Co. Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$5,000 to win
 
Independent Racing Series Super Late Model Points: (After August 2)
1. Robbie Blair-2564 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-2376 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-2299 (Richmond, IN)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-2004 (Waterford, PA)
5. Tim Dohm-1974 (Cross Lanes, WV)
6. Mike Knight-1652 (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 2)
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
 
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.

 
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The “Winfield Warrior” Wins My Old Kentucky Home Shootout at Bluegrass Speedway
 
Bardstown, KY- August 2, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions made its fourth visit of the 2008 season to Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday evening for the 6th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN lived up to his nickname of the “Winfield Warrior” as he would control all 50 laps of the $5,000 to win event and claim his series leading 13th career victory in the event, co-sanctioned with the Independent Racing Series. This was Marlar’s first-career Independent Racing Series-sanctioned win.
 
Marlar’s victory was his third BoB series win of the season, with all of them coming at Bluegrass Speedway. The winner’s machine is a C.J. Rayburn Race Car, powered by an Estes Race Engines, and is owned by Steve Estes, while receiving sponsorship from Estes Race Engines, Stephens Motorsports, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, and Glenn Hensley Trucking. Product supporters on the winning entry include VP Race Fuels, PBM Performance Products, Dyer’s Top Rods, Braswell Carburetion, Bayea Headers, Brodix, All Star Performance, Genesis Shocks, and Skillsaw Designs.
 
Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would finish second in his Jones Core/Group Metal Recycling sponsored C.J. Rayburn Race Car, with Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY placing third in the Kentucky Proud/NWN Distributing sponsored MasterSbilt Race Car. Rob Blair of Titusville, PA would score a fourth place finish in the Bossard’s Auto Parts/Speciality Products sponsored Rocket Chassis, while PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Kevin Claycomb of Vincennes, IN would complete the top five in the 5150 Race Trailers/All Star Performance sponsored MasterSbilt Race Car after starting in the 17th position.
 
The remainder of the top ten at the finish would be Victor Lee, Michael England, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Neat, and Tyrel Todd. The event was slowed by six caution periods and would take 46 minutes, 44 seconds to complete.
 
The start of the 6th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout would see Mike Marlar grab the top spot, with Michael England, Don O’Neal, Dustin Linville, and Tim Tungate giving chase. Marlar and England would trade slidejobs on lap 2, with Marlar remaining on the point, while Linville challenged O’Neal for third. Brad Neat would pressure Tungate for fifth on lap 6 and would take the position on lap 8. The first caution waved one round later on lap 9 as Ed Behn looped his machine on the frontchute while exiting turn four.
 
The Delaware double-file restart would see O’Neal drive around England for second, while Neat would slide past Linville for fifth. The caution appeared for the second time on lap 11 when Zach Carney slowed on the backchute with a flat right-rear tire. The restart saw England slidejob past O’Neal for second, while Victor Lee would work past Linville for fifth on the same circuit. Marlar would begin to pull away a bit by lap 15, while England and O’Neal continued to wage a battle for the runner-up slot. As Marlar began working traffic on lap 17, Lee would turn up the heat on Neat in the battle for fourth. As England and O’Neal began to close in on Marlar in traffic, Larry Gray would draw the third caution of the race on lap 24 when he rolled to a stop in turn two.
 
The restart would see O’Neal go second, while England and Lee battled for third, but it would all be short-lived as England and Lee made contact entering turn three, with England ending up spun out in the middle of the corner, with Johnny Wheeler and Carney also being collected, while 10th place running Jordan Bland would pit with a flat tire. Back under green flag conditions, Hatton would make his way into the top five, while O’Neal and Neat battled for second. Caution would wave again on lap 28 when sixth place Linville would have an axle failure exiting turn two, losing the left-rear tire from his unit and spinning out.
 
This restart would see Rob Blair make his way into the top five on lap 29, while O’Neal and Neat continued battle for second behind Marlar. Blair would take fourth from Lee off of turn two on lap 33, while the final caution of the race would be displayed on lap 36 when Eric Wells would slow at the bottom of the track at the entrance to turn three. The restart would see Neat slidejob past O’Neal to take second, with O’Neal returning the favor one round later to reclaim the two spot. Kevin Claycomb would flex his muscles and work his mount into fifth past Lee after starting 17th on lap 38.
 
The final ten laps would see Marlar pull away from the field, while O’Neal and Neat continued to wage war for second. Marlar would have almost a full straightaway lead at the drop of the checkered flag, while O’Neal would win the battle with Neat for second, with Blair and Claycomb completing the top five.
 
In preliminary action, Jordan Bland was the Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time among 31 entries with a lap of 16.373 seconds. Heat race checkered flags went to Jason Keltner in Cornett Racing Engines heat one, Tim Tungate in Malcuit Racing Engines heat two, Brad Neat in Gutswear heat three, and Rob Blair in Indy Screen Printing heat four. Kevin Claycomb and Jordan Bland would win the Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main events, while Marlar would claim the Pole Dash. Duane Chamberlain (IRS) and Zach Carney (BoB) earned series provisional starts, while Bryant Woodcock was the track provisional.
 
Independent Racing Series/O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, Kentucky-August 2, 2008

Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Dustin Linville 16.373
 

Cornett Racing Engines Heat #1 (Top 4 Advance)- Jason Keltner, Aaron Hatton, Don O’Neal, Dustin Neat, Kevin Claycomb, Mike Jewell (DNS-Duane Chamberlain, Scotty Earl)
 

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat #2 (Top 4 Advance)- Tim Tungate, Rick Aukland, Dustin Linville, David Webb, Zach Carney, Larry Gray, Lee Devasier, Royce McGowan
 

Gutswear Heat #3 (Top 4 Advance)- Brad Neat, Tyrel Todd, Michael England, Terry English, Jordan Bland, Eric Wells, Ed Behn, Jacob Webber
 

Indy Screen Printing Heat #4 (Top 4 Advance)- Robbie Blair, Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, Johnny Wheeler, Tim Brown, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Bryant Woodcock
 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main #1 (Top 3 Advance)- Kevin Claycomb, Mike Jewell, Larry Gray, Lee Devasier, Zach Carney, Royce McGowan, Duane Chamberlain (DNS-Scotty Earl)
Pole Dash- Mike Marlar, Michael England, Don O’Neal, Dustin Linville, Rick Aukland
 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main #2 (Top 3 Advance)- Jordan Bland, Eric Wells, Ed Behn, Tim Brown, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jacob Webber, Bryant Woodcock
 

Series Provisionals- Duane Chamberlain, Zach Carney
Track Provisional- Bryant Woodcock
 

6th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout O’Reilly A-Main- Mike Marlar, Don O’Neal, Brad Neat, Robbie Blair, Kevin Claycomb, Victor Lee, Michael England, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Neat, Tyrel Todd, Jordan Bland, Terry English, Jason Keltner, Tim Tungate, Johnny Wheeler, Eric Wells, Zach Carney, Ed Behn, Duane Chamberlain, Rick Aukland, Mike Jewell, Dustin Linville, Larry Gray, David Webb, Bryant Woodcock

 

Total Entries- 31
Lap Leaders- 1 (Marlar 1-50)
Cautions- 6 (Laps 9, 11, 24, 24 restart, 28, 36)
Red Flags- None
PPM Racing Products Hard Charger- Kevin Claycomb (Started 17th-Finished 5th-Advanced 12 positions)
Drive Smart Kentucky Move of the Race- Brad Neat (turn four slidejob pass of Don O’Neal on lap 36)
Time of Race- 46 minutes, 44 seconds

 

Independent Racing Series Super Late Model Points: (after 8-2-08)
1. Robbie Blair-2564 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-2376 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-2299 (Richmond, IN)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-2004 (Waterford, PA)
5. Tim Dohm-1974 (Cross Lanes, WV)
6. Mike Knight-1652 (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)

 

 

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Robbie Blair Rockets to John Bradshaw Memorial Checkered Flag at Ponderosa
 
Junction City, KY-August 1, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions made its third visit of the 2008 season to Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY on Friday evening and Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA would score his first-ever series victory in his first trip to “The Pond” in the event co-sanctioned with the Independent Racing Series. The victory was worth $5,000 in the 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial event for the driver better known as the “Titusville Terror”.
 
The win by Blair made him the 7th different series winner for 2008, while making him the 52nd different winner in Battle of the Bluegrass series history. The win by Blair would come behind the wheel of his Bossard’s Auto Parts/Speciality Products/Maloney Mold and Tool/Armstrong Lumber sponsored #won11 Rocket Chassis, Draime Race Engines powered machine.
 
Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would take runner-up honors in the event in the Kentucky’s Best/ADO’s Auto Parts sponsored C.J. Rayburn Race Car, while Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would claim a third place finish in his Jones Core/Group Metal Recycling sponsored C.J. Rayburn Race Car. Michael England of Glasgow, KY would take fourth place honors in his Young Oil Corportation/Belterra Casino and Resort sponsored Bloomquist Race Car, with Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY completing the top five in the Barnes Family Dentistry/Heritage Closing Agency sponsored C.J. Rayburn Race Car.
 
The remainder of the top ten at the finish would be Jerry Rice, Jason Feger, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, and Tyrel Todd. The event would be slowed by five caution flags and take 41 minutes and 12 seconds to complete.
 
Robbie Blair would take the lead at the start of the 50 lap main event, with Dustin Linville, Victor Lee, Jordan Bland, and Jerry Rice giving chase. Lap 2 would see Johnny Wheeler go to fifth. Blair would begin to open his lead a bit by lap five, while Linville and Lee waged an entertaining battle for second. Bland and Wheeler would begin to mix it up for fourth on lap 7, while Blair continued to stretch his lead. The first caution of the event would fly on lap 11 when Ricky Arms would slow on the backstretch with body and suspension damage on his mount, ending his evening.
 
The Delaware double-file restart would see Blair continue to hold the lead, while Lee would work pass Linville on the outside of turn two for second, with Michael England grabbing fifth from Wheeler. Wheeler would slidejob his way back to fourth on lap 12, after Bland slipped and lost a couple of positions. But England would return the favor with a slider of his own take fourth back from Wheeler on lap 13. As Blair again opened his lead, Lee and Linville would rekindle their battle for second, with Lee holding off Linville for the time being, as the caution would appear again on lap 21 when Mike Jewell would roll his unit to stop on the backchute, exiting turn two. The attempted restart would have the caution flying again as Tyrel Todd and Buzz Williams looped their mount as the green flag would being displayed to the field.
 
With action again back underway, Linville would retake second and Don O’Neal would slidejob his way to fifth, only to see the caution wave again one circuit later for a slowed David Webb on the frontchute. This restart would have Blair still out front, while Lee would drive back around Linville for second, with O’Neal firing past Linville as well to take third on the same trip, with Mike Marlar going to fifth past England as well. England would return a slidejob in turn four on lap 24 to reclaim the fifth position, as Blair continued his steady run at the point.
 
The front five would remain the same as race leader Blair would begin to work slower traffic on lap 33, with Lee closing up on Blair’s rear bumper on lap 34. Bland began to flex his muscle again and would challenge England for fifth on lap 35, as the leaders would in heavy traffic on lap 36. With the front pair of Blair and Lee clear of traffic by lap 38, Bland would slidejob past Linville for fourth and set his sights on third place O’Neal.
 
While Blair continued his stellar performance at the point, Bland would turn up the wick on O’Neal, with the duo trading slidejobs on lap 40, but O’Neal would win this battle after Bland would roll to the infield with mechanical problems on lap 45. The final caution would wave on lap 48 when sixth running Mike Marlar would stop in turn one with right front suspension damage on his mount. The restart would be single (less than five laps remaining) and Blair would motor away, with Lee in second and O’Neal third. England would slide by Linville as the field took the white flag and would hang on for fourth, while Linville would finish in the fifth spot.
 
In preliminary action, Jordan Bland was the Racing Optics Top Qualifier among 34 entries with a lap of 14.091 seconds. Heat race checkered flags went to Jason Keltner in Cornett Racing Engines heat one, Johnny Wheeler in Malcuit Racing Engines heat two, Michael England in Gutswear heat three, and Rob Blair in Indy Screen Printing heat four. Ricky Arms and Chris Combs would win the Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main events, while Linville would claim the Pole Dash. Tim Tungate (BoB) and Mike Jewell (IRS) earned series provisional starts, while Aaron Hatton was the track provisional.
 
Independent Racing Series/O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-August 1, 2008
 

Integra Racing Shocks Top Qualifier- Jordan Bland 14.091
 

Cornett Racing Engines Heat #1(Top 4 Advance)- Jason Keltner, Jason Feger, Jordan Bland, Jerry Rice, Zach Carney, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Brad Hall, Mike Jewell
 

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat #2 (Top 4 Advance)- Johnny Wheeler, Victor Lee, Eric Wells, Michael Chilton, Ricky Arms, D.J. Wells, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray (DNS-Arnie Fields)
 

Gutswear Heat #3 (Top 4 Advance)- Michael England, Don O’Neal, Brad Neat, Dustin Linville, Buzz Williams, David Webb, Jake Henry, Royce McGowan
 

Indy Screen Printing Heat #4 (Top 4 Advance)- Robbie Blair, Shon Flanary, Rick Aukland, Mike Marlar, Chris Combs, Duane Chamberlain, Tim Tungate, Anthony Ferguson
 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main #1 (Top 3 Advance)- Ricky Arms, Tyrel Todd, Zach Carney, Aaron Hatton, D.J. Wells, Larry Gray, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Mike Jewell, Brad Hall (DNS-Arnie Fields)
 

Pole Dash- Dustin Linville, Robbie Blair, Victor Lee, Jerry Rice, Jordan Bland
 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main #2 (Top 3 Advance)- Chris Combs, Buzz Williams, David Webb, Royce McGowan, Duane Chamberlain, Anthony Ferguson, Jake Henry, Tim Tungate
 

Series Provisionals- Tim Tungate, Mike Jewell
Track Provisional- Aaron Hatton
 

6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial O’Reilly A-Main- Robbie Blair, Victor Lee, Don O’Neal, Michael England, Dustin Linville, Jerry Rice, Jason Feger, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanary, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Johnny Wheeler, Brad Neat, Chris Combs, David Webb, Buzz Williams, Eric Wells, Zach Carney, Tim Tungate, Rick Aukland, Mike Marlar, Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Ricky Arms, Michael Chilton
 
Total Entries- 34
Lap Leaders- 1 (Blair 1-50)
Cautions- 5 (Laps 11, 21, 21 restart, 22, 48)
Red Flags- None
PPM Racing Products Hard Charger- Aaron Hatton (Started 25th-Finished 11th-Advanced 14 positions)
Drive Smart Kentucky Move of the Race- Jordan Bland (slidejob pass of Mike Marlar on lap 28)
Time of Race- 41 minutes, 12 seconds

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Independent Racing Series rolls to Ponderosa and Bluegrass in Kentucky Aug. 1-2

Robbie Blair picks up win number three on the series (Results Below)

 

By Chris Tilley (IRS P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or (606) 425-1733 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

 

FINDLAY, OH (July 28, 2008)—After 15 completed events on the 2008 tour, the Independent Racing Series will head back to Kentucky for the series’ second-ever trip this Friday and Saturday August 1-2.

 

On Friday Night August 1, the Independent Racing Series will visit the Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY for the Sixth running of the ‘John Bradshaw Classic’ paying $5,000 to win / $400 to start during the 50-Lapper.

 

On Saturday Night August 2, the Independent Racing Series will travel just a bit north to the David and Anita Ferrell promoted Bluegrass Motor Speedway in Bardstown, KY for a $5,000 to win / $400 to start event during the running of the Sixth annual ‘My Old Kentucky Home Shootout’ event.

 

Each night will feature a complete show of Hot Laps, Integra Racing Shocks Time Trials, Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1, Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2, Gutswear Heat-3, Indy Screen Printing Heat-4, Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Mains, the ever-popular Pole Dash and the 50-Lap $5,000 to win event purse.

 

The Independent Racing Series will co-sanction both events with the O’Reilly Auto Parts NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions. The BoB Series tire rule will be utilized and the IRS Purse, Format and IRS Series Rules/Procedures will govern the event. Each traveling series will receive one (1) provisional starting spot in the 50-Lap A-Main each night.

 

Further information on the Ponderosa Speedway can be found by calling (859) 854-6808 or visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net . Further information can be obtained on the Bluegrass Motor Speedway by calling (502) 349-1241 or visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com . Further information on the Independent Racing Series is located at www.irsracing.net and more information on the BoB Series is located at www.battleofthebluegrass.com .

 

In racing action last weekend on the Independent Racing Series tour, Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pennsylvania picked up his third event win of the season while claiming the ‘Legends of the Ring’ 50 event at the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV. The event win was worth $5,000.
 
Independent Racing Series Results (Tyler County July 26): 1. Robbie Blair, 2. Tim Dohm, 3. Mike Balzano, 4. Rick Williams, 5. Rick Aukland, 6. Doug Dodd, 7. Jared Hawkins, 8. Paul Wilmoth Jr., 9. Joe Loudin, 10. Steve Shaver, 11. Mike Benedum, 12. Robbie Scott, 13. Steve Wilmoth, 14. Chuck Harper, 15. Charlie George, 16. Gary Knollinger, 17. Richard Frazier, 18. Mark Banal, 19. Charlie Maloney, 20. Dusty Hamrick, 21. Butch McGill, 22. Steve Weigel, 23. Donnie Dotson, 24. Corey Conley.
 
Independent Racing Series Championship Point Standings (After July 26)
1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 2273
2. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 2132
3. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 2101
4. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 2004
5. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 1974
6. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 1652
7. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 1444
8. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 1426
9. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 1249
10. Steve Wilmoth (Clarksburg, WV) 1037
 
Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After July 26)
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

 

Upcoming Independent Racing Series Events:

August 1-Ponderosa Speedway-Danville, KY-$5,000 to win

August 2-Bluegrass Motor Speedway-Bardstown, KY-$5,000 to win

August 15-Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Summer Shootout’

August 16-Midway Speedway-Crooksville, OH-$5,000 to win

August 17-Eriez Speedway-Hammett, PA-$5,000 to win

August 22-Allegany County Speedway-Cumberland, MD-$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, 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.

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Ruhlman outduels Blair for IRS win at Stateline

By Glenn Slocum

Stateline Speedway
 
BUSTI, N.Y. (July 19) — Sixth-starting Chad Ruhlman of Bemus Point, N.Y., overtook Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pa., on the 12th lap, then fought off challenges from Blair the rest of the way at Stateline Speedway for his first Independent Racing Series victory. Ruhlman, who nearly lost the lead to Blair with two laps remaining in the Neil's Propane 50, held on for a narrow victory worth $5,000. The polesitting Blair, the series points leader, was followed across the finish line by Chris Hackett of Erie, Pa., Rich Gardner of Waterford, Pa., and Duane Chamberlain of Richmond, Ind. Dutch Davies of Warren, Pa., led the first seven laps but faded to finish 11th. Blair led laps 8-11.

Notes: Ruhlman's car is sponsored by St. Henry Nite Club and U.S. Foodservice. ... IRS competitors skipped time trials after rain early in the evening. ... Track points leader Doug Eck and Dick Barton got together on an early restart, knocking Barton out of the race; Eck pulled out on the 41st lap. ... Heat race winner Wally Fox and Jason Dupont tangled on lap 45 for the race's final caution. ... The next IRS event is July 26 at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, W.Va.

IRS @ Stateline: (1) Chad Ruhlman, (2) Robbie Blair, (3) Chris Hackett, (4) Rich Gardner, (5) David Scott, (6) Chad Valone, (7) Mike Knight, (8) Ron Davies, (9) Duane Chamberlain, (10) Andy Boozel, (11) Bump Hedman, (11) Dutch Davies, (12) Rod Maloy, (13) Kirk Bradley, (14) Boom Briggs, (15) Darrell Bossard, (16) Wally Fox, (17) Merle Terry, (18) Rick Aukland, (19) Dave Hess Jr., (20) Randy Lobb, (21) Jason Dupont, (22) Doug Eck, (23) John Lobb, (24) Andy Kania, (25) George LaBarbera, (26) Greg Johnson, (27) Dick Barton. Heat race winners: Blair, D. Davies, Fox, R. Davies. Consolation winners: Dupont, J. Lobb. Dash winner: Blair.

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Stateline Speedway on July 19 is next for the Independent Racing Series

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

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

FINDLAY, OH (July 13, 2008)—Maybe the second time will be the charm for the Independent Racing Series at Stateline Speedway.

After events at Bedford (PA) Speedway on July 11 and Tyler County (WV) Speedway on July 12, the Independent Racing Series Super Late Models will be back in action for a single-night $5,000 to win event visit at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY on Saturday Night July 19, 2008.

The IRS travelers visited the Stateline Speedway on May 17 before rains came and washed the racing out after well over 40 Super Late Models checked in the pits. The IRS gang will be back to the Stateline Speedway for Round # 14 of the ’08 IRS campaign this Saturday Night.

For further information on the Independent Racing Series please call the Series office at (419) 425-3929 or visit www.irsracing.net .

Further information concerning the Stateline Speedway can be found by calling (716) 664-2326 or click your web browser to www.stateline-speedway.com .

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.

 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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 tilleyracing@hotmail.com

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, 11^th 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 19^th.

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.

 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

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

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

BEDFORD, PA (July 11, 2008)—Jason Covert of York Haven, PA came from his 17^th  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.