Track Photographer Richard Smith Thanks for your help!
World of Outlaw Sprints
Saturday,July 26
World of Outlaw Late Models
August 23, 2008
K-C Raceway
Chillicothe,Ohio
If you were previously on the K-C Raceway e-mail list your address may have been lost in my computer crash. If you were on the list e-mail me to make sure you are on the list. If you were not on the listbut would like to get e-mails about K-C Raceway, please let me know.Email Me
Track Photographer Richard Smith Thanks for your help!
World of Outlaw Sprints
Saturday,July 26
World of Outlaw Late Models
August 23, 2008
K-C Raceway
Chillicothe,Ohio
If you were previously on the K-C Raceway e-mail list your address may have been lost in my computer crash. If you were on the list e-mail me to make sure you are on the list. If you were not on the listbut would like to get e-mails about K-C Raceway, please let me know.Email Me
Track Photographer Richard Smith Thanks for your help!
World of Outlaw Sprints
Saturday,July 26
World of Outlaw Late Models
August 23, 2008
K-C Raceway
Chillicothe,Ohio
If you were previously on the K-C Raceway e-mail list your address may have been lost in my computer crash. If you were on the list e-mail me to make sure you are on the list. If you were not on the listbut would like to get e-mails about K-C Raceway, please let me know.Email Me
Track Photographer Richard Smith Thanks for your help!
World of Outlaw Sprints
Saturday,July 26
World of Outlaw Late Models
August 23, 2008
K-C Raceway
Chillicothe,Ohio
If you were previously on the K-C Raceway e-mail list your address may have been lost in my computer crash. If you were on the list e-mail me to make sure you are on the list. If you were not on the listbut would like to get e-mails about K-C Raceway, please let me know.Email Me
Due to a couple accidents last year, no four-wheelers are allowed anywhere on the K-C Raceway premises. No ATV's are permitted in the camping area, nor will they be permitted in the pits due to the anticipated overflow number of race teams. Golf carts, however, are permitted in the main parking lot and camping area only. No Golf carts in the pits. A five-mile per hour speed limit will be enforced to ensure the safety of all fans.
With an increased interest in the race and great fall weather this year, it is in the best interest of all fans and race teams to limit the congestion on speedway grounds. An earlier release indicated that four wheelers were allowed in the pits, however, that has been changed to "no four-wheelers, period."
Chillicothe, OH --- Promoter & founder Carl Short has announced a new
time schedule format for the race program for the upcoming 27th Annual
Dirt Track World Championship presented by GottaRace.com (DTWC) that
will be held October 18-20 at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway near Waverly, OH.
Short will pay the winner of the crown jewel race $50,000.
*NEW FORMAT SCHEDULE:
Thursday October 18:*
10:00 AM – Pits Open
4:00 PM - Grandstands Open
6:00 PM - Practice Modifieds
6:45 PM - Qualifying Modifieds
8:00 PM - Heats Modifieds
10:00 PM – Modified B Main
*Friday October 19:*
2:00 PM - Pits Open
4:00 PM - Grandstands Open
5:45 PM - Drivers Meeting
6:30 PM - Practice Late Models
7:30 PM - Qualifying Late Models
9:30 PM - Heats Late Models
*Saturday October 20:*
3:00 PM - Pits Open
4:00 PM - Grandstands Open
5:00 PM - Mandatory Drivers Autograph Session
6:15 PM - Drivers Meeting
6:30 PM – Nat’l DLM Hall of Fame Announcement
7:00 PM - B-Main (s) Late Models
8:30 PM - Modified Feature 30-laps (30 min. time limit)
9:00 PM - Late Model Non-Qualifiers Race (30 laps Jim Dunn Memorial)
*Time permitting late model feature cars hot laps feature cars only!
10:00 PM - Late Model A Main (100 laps 27th Annual DTWC)
2007 Dirt Track World Championship final preparations
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-The anticipation is building, the racing forums are filled with anxious talk, and the track crew is working hard for what is expected to be the "biggest event" in Dirt Late Model racing with the running of this year's 27th annual Dirt Track World Championship October 18-19-20 at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway. The beautiful fall weather has allowed K-C personnel to make many improvements to the facility, adding fresh paint, improving logistics, and adding much new clay to the high-speed, K-C high banks.
The Speedway has purchased land adjacent to the track and has added extra drainage to the camping area, adding to the ever-growing K-C complex. Camping is allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis with 50 spots in the main area and several hundred in the adjacent field. All camping is primitive and there is no need to call to make reservations. Campers are asked to conserve space and clean up after themselves by bagging trash and observing the rights of other campers.
Due to a couple accidents last year, no four-wheelers are allowed anywhere on the premises. No ATV's are permitted in the camping area, nor will they be permitted in the pits due to the anticipated overflow number of race teams. Golf carts, however, are permitted in the main parking lot and camping area only. A five-mile per hour speed limit will be enforced to ensure the safety of all fans.
The DTWC office is handling race entries and reportedly the line-up is one of the most impressive ever with high profile drivers from all major sanctioning bodies and several yet-to-be named surprises. Not only will drivers be running for the prestige of winning the DTWC and its $50,000 pay-check, but they will also be eligible to run for the Jim Dunn Memorial non-qualifiers race and increased purse.
Modified drivers will be running for $2,500 to win and a chance to be the DTWC modified king for the next year, an honor that has bestowed Corey Conley and during the race's stay at K-C. 26 starters will race for $2,500 to win and $300 to start in the Modified main event.
Reinforced by last year's effort to get the race in, fans are reminded that barring rain at race time the race will go on if at all possible. Track management encourages fans to purchase tickets in advance to aid in transition through the admission gate and to ensure a good seat. Ticket sales are up and interest is much higher in this year's event, which has yielded two consecutive three-wide, highly contested racing to the finish at K-C's racy oval.
Fans are asked to check out K-C Raceway and its all-new playground and other important attractions for kids and adults of all ages. After the October 1 pre-sale deadline expires, tickets prices will be $50 for adult general admission, $15 children general admission ages 6-11 with children under age six admitted free for general admission.
Three-day pit passes will be $60.
Special reserved seating is also being made available for the 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com. The top five rows of the grandstands, including the main grandstands and the new
grandstands in turn four will be mandated reserved seating.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.
See Flyer Below
Modified Tire Rule for Dirt Track World Championship Oct. 18-19-20, 2007
There will be a Tire Rule for the Modified portion of the Dirt Track World Championship. Late Models may run any brand tire
Modified race onl;y--Hoosier Tires -- Can be any of the following. 26.0 x 8 x 15, 26.5 x 8 x 15, 26.5 x 9 x 15, and 27.5 x 8 x 15 Hoosier Soft, Medium, and Hard. 26.5 x 8 x 15 and 27.5 x 8 x 15 Hoosier D40, A40, and H40.
Dirt Track World Championship Modified Tire Rule 2007
CHILLCOTHE, OHIO-The 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship atmosphere has every ingredient for one of its best years in 2007 at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway, October 18-19-20. Inquiries from as far away as California have bombarded the K-C Raceway headquarters for the legendary race, paying $50,000 to the winner of the late model main. The modifieds will pay $2500 to win, $300 to start of the total race-day purse of over $200,000.
The late models will have an open tire rule as far as brand is concerned, while the modifieds will be running under the Hoosier Tire banner. The following compounds may be used: Modified race - Hoosier Tires -- may be any of the following. 26.0 x 8 x 15, 26.5 x 8 x 15, 26.5 x 9 x 15, and 27.5 x 8 x 15 Hoosier Soft, Medium, and Hard. 26.5 x 8 x 15 and 27.5 x 8 x 15 Hoosier D40, A40, and H40.
The 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com kicks off on Thursday evening October 18 with an open practice session. Qualifying and heat races will be held on Friday evening October 19 with the consolation race, a non-qualifiers race and the 100-lap Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com to be held on Saturday evening October 20. Sunday October 21 will serve as the rain date.
Driver entry fee for late models will be $100 if pre-entered by October 1, 2007. After October 1 the driver entry fee will be $200. Modified entry is $25 before Oct. 1 and $50 afterwards.
Fans wishing to camp should call the speedway office as quickly as possible to reserve a reservation. All campers are welcome.
To purchase presale tickets and pit passes and/or to pre-enter a driver, money orders, cashier’s checks and credit cards may be used. The DTWC will accept pre-sale credit card orders with Mastercard or Visa. To place your credit card order telephone the KC Raceway office at 740.289.4114.
Tickets are also available via mail order by sending a money order or cashier’s check to: DTWC, 340 Bailey Chapel Road, Piketon, OH 45661. For more information contact DTWC promoter Carl Short at: 865.945.3423 or call the K-C ticket office.
Interest Running Rampant For 27th Annual DTWC by GottaRace.com*
Chillicothe, OH --- “It would mean that I could buy a motorcycle and get
a tattoo!” quipped dirt Late Model star Josh McGuire of Ashland, KY when
asked what it would mean for him to win the prestigious crown jewel dirt
Late Model race, the 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented
by GottaRace.com that will be held October 18-20 at Jim Nier’s KC
Raceway in Waverly, OH and promoted by DTWC founder & promoter Carl
Short. The race pays the winner $50,000.
“That is a deal I have with my wife when I win any race over $10,000!”
added McGuire, one of likely 150 or so drivers from around the country
that will descend on KC Raceway next month for a shot at big money and
big notoriety. “I look forward to the race and it helps that KC is such
a well-ran track that always seems to provide fans with an exciting
show. I like it because it is never single file!”
“The biggest challenge I face is making the show, this an elite field of
cars!” McGuire will be competing in his CJ Rayburn/GCP Engines #41
sponsored by DJ's Kitchen Corner, Baby Cat Trucking, D&C Sayler’s
Construction & Glenny Glass.
“It's one of the 'Crown Jewels’ of dirt racing! Enough said!” proclaimed
Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA who drives the Rocket Chassis/Pro Power
#15b sponsored by J & J Steel, ASI Racewear, McDonald's, Simon Trucking
& Daufeldt Transport. “I look forward to getting back to KC Raceway,
it's an excellent facility when Mother Nature cooperates. My main focus
for this race is qualifying well enough so you don't use up too much
equipment to get to the front.”
There is one talented ‘young gun’ who is itching for another shot at the
race thi syear as well. “To win the Dirt Track World Championship, it
would mean that I've stepped it up a notch,” understated Jordan Bland of
Campbellsville, KY. “The DTWC is the second biggest title in dirt racing
and just to make the starting field would mean a whole lot to me.”
“We definitely look forward to this race! After leading the
non-qualifiers for most of the race until parts failure last year, it
just gave me a taste of what the DTWC really stands for. Even in all the
mud, it was a great learning experience.”
As for challenges, Bland has more than his share. “Travel is always a
challenge for me. Just starting college it is difficult for me as a
young driver to schedule classes and road trips. But the Dirt Track
World Championship is one I definitely don't want to miss.” Bland will
be racing at the DTWC in his Mastersbilt/Cornett Engines #12 sponsored
by B&W Metals & Cox Automotive.
There will be 26 starting spots for the 27th Annual Dirt Track World
Championship presented by GottaRace.com.
Promoter Carl Short anticipates that a dry summer and hot fall will
carry over into the fall racing season. He noted that the "weather has
to be better than last year", where 10 inches-plus of rain fell in the
days preceding the DTWC and additional rains washed away the first night
festivities. "We hope our efforts to get the show in last year shows
fans that we are committed to get the race in regardless of the weather.
We want fans to come with the idea and confidence that they will see a
race and they will see a great race. Great racing, camping, friendship,
atmosphere; that's the DTWC tradition."
Out-of-town guests are welcome to camp in up to 50 campsites in the main
parking area and over 150 sites across from the speedway back-chute.
Please call to make camping reservations for the parking lot at:
740.289.4114. KC Raceway would like to avoid some of the random
placement of campers in the parking area. Therefore fans are urged to
register a legitimate spot on raceway grounds. Much of that problem
hopes to be avoided with good weather.
Many area hotels have already filled up. Other area motels listed on the
DTWC and KC Raceway websites still have some rooms available and also
others within a 35-mile radius of the track. Reserved seating sales have
been booming and all indications are that a full house and one of the
biggest fields in DTWC racing history will be on hand.
In addition to the full Dirt Track World Championship presented by
Gottarace.com dirt Late Model program the 3rd Annual Jim Dunn Memorial
for non-qualifiers will be held in addition to a full program for
Modifieds. 26 starters will race for $2,500 to win and $300 to start in
the Modified main event. The tire rule will be announced on Monday
September 17.
Advance sale tickets for the DTWC, especially reserved seating, go
swiftly and race fans are encouraged to order early. Presale prices for
individual tickets are $40 for adult general admission, $10 for children
general admission ages 6-11 with children under age six admitted free
for general admission. The deadline for ordering pre-sale tickets is
October 1, 2007. A pre-sale three-day pit pass will be offered for $50.
After the October 1 pre-sale deadline expires tickets prices will be $50
for adult general admission, $15 children general admission ages 6-11
with children under age six admitted free for general admission.
Three-day pit passes will be $60.
Special reserved seating is also being made available for the 27th
Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com. The top
five rows of the grandstands, including the main grandstands and the new
grandstands in turn four, will be mandated reserved seating. Pre-sale
tickets for reserved seating are $45 per ticket. After October 1
reserved seating will be $55. Reserved seating ticket prices for
children age 11 and under will be $15 per ticket pre-sale and $20 per
ticket after October 1. A seating chart is available on the KC Raceway
website (www.kc-raceway.com) and race fans may pick their preferred
seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com
kicks off on Thursday evening October 18 with an open practice session.
Qualifying and heat races will be held on Friday evening October 19 with
the consolation race, a non-qualifiers race and the 100-lap Dirt Track
World Championship presented by Gottarace.com to be held on Saturday
evening October 20. Sunday October 21 will serve as the rain date.
Driver entry fee will be $100 if pre-entered by October 1, 2007. After
October 1 the driver entry fee will be $200.
To purchase presale tickets and pit passes and/or to pre-enter a driver,
money orders, cashier’s checks and credit cards may be used. The DTWC
will accept pre-sale credit card orders with Mastercard or Visa. To
place your credit card order telephone the KC Raceway office at:
740.289.4114.
Tickets are also available via mail order by sending a money order or
cashier’s check to: DTWC, 340 Bailey Chapel Road, Piketon, OH 45661.
For more information contact DTWC promoter Carl Short at: 865.945.3423.
Visit the new DTWC website at: http://dirttrackworldchampionship.net
*-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services
The 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship would like to acknowledge
the many fine sponsors of the race:*
GottaRace.com, Arizona Sport Shirts, DirtOnDirt.com, VP Fuels, Indiana
Decal Company, Design 500, Bert Transmission, Racing Optics, Cornett
Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, 4m.net, Mastersbilt Race Cars, CJ
Rayburn Race Cars, Sports Plus Video, Bob Pierce Race Cars, Lehman
Motorsports Services
K-C prepares for Dirt Track World Championship
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-The "Big-Race Money Season" is here as tracks gear-up to
reward their drivers with special events at the end of the traditional
racing season. Jim Nier's K-C Raceway at Alma, Ohio near the renown
Tecumseh village of Chillicothe, is no exception and will play host to one
of the nation's biggest events, the 27th Annual Dirt Track World
Championship presented by GottaRace.com on October 18-19-20. This will be
the third year that K-C has hosted the event, one of the "Crown Jewels" in
racing's treasure chest.
Many activities and added incentives are planned for the 2007 event, which
flaunts an over $200,000 purse for outlaw dirt late model stock cars and
open-wheel dirt modifieds. The winner's share of the purse is $50,000 for
late models and $2500 to win, $300 to start for modifieds. Twenty-six cars
start both events. During the weekend festivities of the 27th Annual Dirt
Track World Championship (DTWC) one dirt Late Model team will come away with
the designation 'Best Appearing Team' and along with that recognition will
come some special prizes announced Carl Short, founder and promoter of the
race.
Short anticipates that a dry summer and hot fall will carry over into the
fall racing season. He noted that the "weather has to be better than last
year", where 10 inches-plus of rain fell in the days preceding the DTWC and
additional rains washed away the first night festivities. Short and Jimmy
Nier concurred, "We hope our efforts to get the show in last year shows fans
that we are committed to get the race in regardless of the weather. We want
fans to come with the idea and confidence that they will see a race, and
they will see a great race. Great racing, camping, friendship, atmosphere;
that's the DTWC tradition."
Ohio fans know that on most night's K-C Raceway is a fast, multi-groove
track that features three-wide racing and a high-speed cushion. K-C is also
fast when it takes rubber. Past 100-lap events over the past five years
have seen three or more cars within a car length of a win at the finish;
that's something virtually unheard of in today's flat-foot, high-dollar,
endurance runs.
With the coming of the DTWC, K-C Raceway has moved to the upper echelon of
modern dirt track racing. K-C's first-class facilities are ever-improving
and there is not a bad seat in the house. Out-of-town guests are welcome to
camp in up to 50 campsites in the main parking area and over 150 sites
across from the speedway back-chute. Please call to make camping
reservations for the parking lot (740-289-4114) and to get other race,
camping, and ticket information.
K-C would like to avoid some of the random placement of campers in the
parking area. Therefore fans are urged to register a legitimate spot on
raceway grounds. Much of that problem hopes to be avoided with good
weather.
Many area hotels have already filled up. Other area motels as listed on the
DTWC and K-C websites still have some rooms available and also others within
a 35-mile radius of the track. Reserved seating sales have been booming and
all indications are that a full-house and one of the biggest fields in DTWC
racing history will be on hand.
The "Dirt Track" as it is commonly called is one of the best bargains in
auto racing. Advance sale tickets for the DTWC go swiftly and race fans are
encouraged to order early. Presale prices for individual tickets are $40 for
adult general admission, $10 for children general admission ages 6-11 with
children under age six admitted free. The deadline for ordering pre-sale
tickets is October 1, 2007. A pre-sale three-day pit pass will be offered
for $50.
Although still a bargain, after the October 1 pre-sale deadline expires,
tickets prices will be $50 for adult general admission, $15 children general
admission ages 6-11 with children under age six admitted free for general
admission. Three-day pit passes will then be $60.
Special reserved seating is available. The top five rows of the
grandstands, including the main grandstands and the top rows of the new
grandstands in turn four, will be mandated reserved seating. Pre-sale
tickets for reserved seating are $45 per ticket. After October 1 reserved
seating will be $55. Reserved seating ticket prices for children age 11 and
under will be $15 per ticket pre-sale and $20 per ticket after October 1. A
seating chart is available on the KC Raceway website (www.kc-raceway.com)
and race fans may pick their preferred seats on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Racing begins on Thursday evening October 18 with an open practice session.
Qualifying and heat races will be held on Friday evening October 19 with the
consolation race, a non-qualifiers race and the 100-lap Dirt Track World
Championship presented by Gottarace.com to be held on Saturday evening
October 20. Sunday October 21 will serve as the rain date.
To purchase presale tickets and pit passes and/or to pre-enter a driver,
money orders, cashier's checks and credit cards may be used. The DTWC will
accept pre-sale credit card orders with MasterCard or Visa. To place your
credit card order telephone the KC Raceway office at 740.289.4114.Tickets
are also available via mail order by sending a money order or cashier's
check to: DTWC, 340 Bailey Chapel Road, Piketon, OH 45661.
Due to the rain-out of the WoO Late Model show on August 25, 2007 the WoO Late Model staff was unable to schedule a future date for the 2007 race season. All refunds must be made through the mail. No pick-ups at track office please.
Please return your tickets or arm bands to:
K C Raceway
340 Bailey Chapel Road
Piketon, Ohio 45661
with a self-addressed stamped envelope for a complete refund.
The cut off date for a refund is September 30, 2007 with no exceptions. If tickets and arm bands are not received by this date they can be used for the first WoO Late Model show in the 2008 racing season. We are very sorry for any inconveniences.
Next Race: Dirt Track World Championship Oct 18-19-20,2007
WoO Late Models release for Aug. 25, 2007
Contact: DIRT MotorSports d/b/a World Racing Group
Kevin Kovac, World of Outlaws Late Model Series P.R. Director
Thunderstorm Washes Out Saturday Night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series Stop At K-C Raceway
ALMA, OH – Aug. 25, 2007 – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series couldn’t beat Mother Nature on Saturday night at K-C Raceway.
..........After the brunt of a late-afternoon thunderstorm stayed away from the three-eighths-mile oval, another downpour struck about three hours later just as cars were beginning to roll onto the track, forcing the postponement of the evening’s 50-lap WoO LMS event.
..........Thirty-two dirt Late Models were signed in for competition despite the threat of thunderstorms, which began rolling across southeastern Ohio during the afternoon hours. The first wave skirted the track shortly before 4 p.m. and brought a half-hour of rain, but it was the later storm that completely deluged the facility and ended any hope of action.
..........WoO LMS and K-C Raceway officials are working to find a suitable date to reschedule the event before the completion of the tour’s 2007 season. An announcement is expected to be made by Tuesday.
..........The rainout was the fourth this season for the WoO LMS, which will resume next weekend (Sat., Sept. 1, and Sun., Sept. 2) with the Oil Region Labor Day Classic at Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, Pa. Complete $10,000-to-win, 50-lap shows will be presented both evenings. ..........For more information on Saturday’s K-C Raceway postponement, visit www.kc-raceway.com or www.worldofoutlaws.com. Posting Should be made Tuesday evening or Wed. a.m. ..........Drivers On Hand For Saturday’s WoO LMS Event at K-C Raceway: Ben Adkins, Mike Balzano, Keith Berner, Jackie Boggs, Eddie Carrier Jr., Wayne Chinn, Shane Clanton, Delmas Conley, Rod Conley, Sean Cosgrove, Tim Dohm, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Tim Fuller, Charlie George, Bart Hartman, Jared Hawkins, Dave Hess Jr., Brandon Kinzer, Bobby Kitchen, Darrell Lanigan, Ryan Markham, John Mason, D.J. Miller, Roy Mitchell, Jason Montgomery, Josh Richards, Steve Shaver, Clint Smith, Josh Tidwell, Mike Wilson
K-C Raceway to host World of Outlaws Late Models August 25, 2007
Modified Tire Rule for Dirt Track World Championship Oct. 18-19-20, 2007
There will be a Tire Rule for the Modified portion of the Dirt Track World Championship. Late Models may run any brand tire
Modified race onl;y--Hoosier Tires -- Can be any of the following. 26.0 x 8 x 15, 26.5 x 8 x 15, 26.5 x 9 x 15, and 27.5 x 8 x 15 Hoosier Soft, Medium, and Hard. 26.5 x 8 x 15 and 27.5 x 8 x 15 Hoosier D40, A40, and H40.
Updated (Oct 4, 2007) DTWC Race and Camping INFO........... Please click on race information link........
ATTENTION -Amended policy change for ATV's:
Due to a couple accidents last year, no four-wheelers are allowed anywhere on the K-C Raceway premises. No ATV's are permitted in the camping area, nor will they be permitted in the pits due to the anticipated overflow number of race teams. Golf carts, however, are permitted in the main parking lot and camping area only. No Golf carts in the pits. A five-mile per hour speed limit will be enforced to ensure the safety of all fans. No 4-wheelers or ATV's period!
Also Updated DTWC race schedule on Race Info page
........................................................................................................................................................
Due to the rain-out of the WoO Late Model show on August 25, 2007 the WoO Late Model staff was unable to schedule a future date for the 2007 race season. All refunds must be mailed in. No in-person returns to the K-C ticket office.
Please return your tickets or arm bands to:
K C Raceway
340 Bailey Chapel Road
Piketon, Ohio 45661
with a self-addressed stamped envelope for a complete refund.
The cut off date for a refund is September 30, 2007 with no exceptions. If tickets and arm bands are not received by this date they can be used for the first WoO Late Model show in the 2008 racing season. We are very sorry for any inconveniences.
Contact: DIRT MotorSports d/b/a World Racing Group
Kevin Kovac, World of Outlaws Late Model Series P.R. Director
Thunderstorm Washes Out Saturday Night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series Stop At K-C Raceway
ALMA, OH – Aug. 25, 2007 – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series couldn’t beat Mother Nature on Saturday night at K-C Raceway.
..........After the brunt of a late-afternoon thunderstorm stayed away from the three-eighths-mile oval, another downpour struck about three hours later just as cars were beginning to roll onto the track, forcing the postponement of the evening’s 50-lap WoO LMS event.
..........Thirty-two dirt Late Models were signed in for competition despite the threat of thunderstorms, which began rolling across southeastern Ohio during the afternoon hours. The first wave skirted the track shortly before 4 p.m. and brought a half-hour of rain, but it was the later storm that completely deluged the facility and ended any hope of action.
..........WoO LMS and K-C Raceway officials are working to find a suitable date to reschedule the event before the completion of the tour’s 2007 season. An announcement is expected to be made by Tuesday.
..........The rainout was the fourth this season for the WoO LMS, which will resume next weekend (Sat., Sept. 1, and Sun., Sept. 2) with the Oil Region Labor Day Classic at Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, Pa. Complete $10,000-to-win, 50-lap shows will be presented both evenings.
..........For more information on Saturday’s K-C Raceway postponement, visit www.kc-raceway.com or www.worldofoutlaws.com. Posting Should be made Tuesday evening or Wed. a.m.
..........Drivers On Hand For Saturday’s WoO LMS Event at K-C Raceway: Ben Adkins, Mike Balzano, Keith Berner, Jackie Boggs, Eddie Carrier Jr., Wayne Chinn, Shane Clanton, Delmas Conley, Rod Conley, Sean Cosgrove, Tim Dohm, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Chub Frank, Tim Fuller, Charlie George, Bart Hartman, Jared Hawkins, Dave Hess Jr., Brandon Kinzer, Bobby Kitchen, Darrell Lanigan, Ryan Markham, John Mason, D.J. Miller, Roy Mitchell, Jason Montgomery, Josh Richards, Steve Shaver, Clint Smith, Josh Tidwell, Mike Wilson
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quick Results ..............August 18, 2007
410 Super Sprints
Fast Time: Jimmy Nier 11:649 Hard Charger: J.R. Stewart/Roger Mossbarger
Dash: Jimmy Stinson, Todd Kane, Dean Jacobs, Nick Naber
Heat One- Tom Busch, Ryan Myers, Chuck Waddell, Scott Williams
Heat Two- Rodney Duncan, Ed Neumeister, George Hawkins, J.R. Stewart
Heat Three- Keith Baxter, Dave Dickson, Adam Strausser, Jason Dolick
C- Main: Wayne McPeek, Chris Fraley, Brandy Bower, Bobby Mosser, Jon Taylor, Eddie Slone, Brian Benson
B-Main: J.R. Stewart, Aaron Higgins, Mark Imler, John Webb, Jason Dolick, Roger Mossbarger, Chris Fraley, Greg Mitchell, Rick Holley, Randy Fink, Freddie Staats
A-Main- Todd Kane, Jimmy Nier, Dean Jacobs, Ron Blair, Ed Neumeister, Keith Baxter, Nick Naber, Ryan Myers, J.R. Stewart, Rodney Duncan
Points Championship- 2007 Champ Nick Naber, Jimmy Stinson, Dean Jacobs, Keith Baxter, Danny Smith, Aaron Higgins, Dave Dickson, Adam Strausser, Eddie Slone, Mark Imler.
Modifieds
Heat One- Joe Hunley, Jamie Lawson, Jeremy Rayburn, Brad McCown
Heat Two- Fireball Pinkerton, Mark Bailey, Jamie Adams, Brian Whiteman
Heat Three- Rick Hensley, Bob Crace, Jr., Garry Park, Jason Cottrill
Hard Charger-Jeff Houser
A-Main: Rick Hensley, Joe Hunley, Fireball Pinkerton, Jamie Adams, Bob Crace, Jr., Garry Park, Jeff Houser, Jamie Lawson, Jeremy Rayburn, Tim Rayburn
Hobby Stocks
Heat One- Jamie Dailey, Jerry Hemming, Aaron Forcum, John Miller
Heat Two- Steve Bigley, Tommy Massbarger, Rob Smith, Warren Ison
Heat Three- Roger Shadwick, Joe Williams, Kyle Payne, Justin Poling
B-Main: Dan Reno, Richard Trego, Brandon Thompson, Richard Johnson, Mike Colopy, Joe Buskirk, Brian Moore, Butch Eblin, Jim Hildebrant, Tracy Ross
Hard Charger: Nathan Preston
A-Main: Steve Bigley, Jerry Hemming, Joe Williams, Jamie Dailey, Aaron Forcum, Nathan Preston, Rob Smith, Tommy Mossbarger, Justin Poling, Dan Reno
For those Media needing a complete run-down:
410 Super Sprints
A-Main- Todd Kane, Jimmy Nier, Dean Jacobs, Ron Blair, Ed Neumeister, Keith Baxter, Nick Naber, Ryan Myers, J.R. Stewart, Rodney Duncan, Dave Dickson, Tom Busch, Aaron Higgins, Roger Mossbarger, Jason Dolick, Mark Imler, John Webb, Chuck Waddell, George Hawkins, Adam Strausser.
Modifieds
A-Main: Rick Hensley, Joe Hunley, Fireball Pinkerton, Jamie Adams, Bob Crace, Jr., Garry Park, Jeff Houser, Jamie Lawson, Jeremy Rayburn, Tim Rayburn, Lonnie Kidd, Sean Schobelock, Jon Walter, Pete Brunton, Steve Bobo, Jason Cottrill, Mark Bailey, Brad McCown, Steve Brown, Darren Harris. Bob Mapes
Hobby Stocks
A-Main: Steve Bigley, Jerry Hemming, Joe Williams, Jamie Dailey, Aaron Forcum, Nathan Preston, Rob Smith, Tommy Mossbarger, Justin Poling, Dan Reno, Kyle Payne, Warren Ison, Mike Colopy, Richard Johnson, Shane Newman, Brandon, Thompson, John Miller, Richard Trego, Jason Holstein, Roger Shadwick.
In This Saturday Night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series Visit To K-C Raceway
Tour Points Leader Can’t Afford Repeat Of His Troubles In ’06 Event At Track He Knows Well
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO – It’s no surprise that Steve Francis loves racing at K-C Raceway. After all, Francis has enjoyed a healthy amount of success at the three-eighths-mile oval during his career, and the track’s location gives him a rare opportunity to compete within an hour’s drive of his home in Ashland, Ky.But the 39-year-old star won’t like the Nier family’s facility quite so much if the World of Outlaws Late Model Series 50-lapper there this Saturday night (Aug. 25) happens to be a repeat of his disappointing 2006 tour visit to the speedway.
.................While Francis says every appearance he makes at K-C Raceway is “fun” because he gets a chance to race in front of many family members and friends, last year’s WoO LMS show at the track that’s virtually in his backyard, on July 22, didn’t really match that description. He experienced a miserable evening, one that ultimately proved disastrous to his WoO LMS title hopes.
.................Francis had to qualify through a B-Main that night – and then things only got worse. When he returned to the pit area after the last-chance event a broken rocker arm was discovered in the engine of his car, forcing him to hastily pull out his backup machine. He made it onto the track for the A-Main with only moments to spare, and he managed only a 17th-place finish after starting last.The dismal outing crushed Francis in the WoO LMS points standings. He entered the event ranked fourth – a mere 30 points out of first – but left sitting in sixth place, 58 points behind. He finished outside the top 10 just once in the season’s remaining 12 events, but he never recovered from the hiccup at K-C.
Francis settled for a sixth-place finish in the 2006 points race – a disappointment after runner-up finishes in both 2004 and 2005.
.................Now Francis heads to K-C Raceway on Saturday night with his sight squarely set on capturing the 2007 WoO LMS championship for the first time. He’s been rock-solid steady all season in his Valvoline Rocket No. 15 – he has one win and more top-fives (17) and top-10s (28) than any other driver – and currently leads the standings by 36 points over Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga., and 44 points over Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa.
.................But Francis knows he has little wiggle room in the points battle, so he hopes the bad luck he had in ’06 at K-C won’t make a return. He would much prefer to pocket the $10,000 prize for winning the evening’s 50-lap A-Main, giving him a chance to celebrate in Victory Lane with many familiar faces like he did after STARS/Renegade Series wins at K-C in 1997 and 2001 and regular-show successes there early in his dirt Late Model career.
.................Francis’s primary challengers in the WoO LMS points standings can’t match his experience at K-C Raceway, but they’ve both been fast there in the past. Smith was a contender to win last October’s Dirt Track World Championship 100 at K-C before a bad restart left him with a fourth-place finish, and Frank owns a victory at the track (a 2001 STARS/Renegade event).
.................Other top-10 WoO LMS racers to watch include Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., who set fast time and finished fourth in last year’s tour event at K-C; Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Ga.; Rick Eckert of York, Pa.; Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky.; Rookie of the Year contenders Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y., who will make his first career start at K-C, and Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., who will race at the track for the second time in his career; and Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., who won the 2006 DTWC at K-C.
.................A talented array of regional and local standouts are expected to enter the event as well, including Bart Hartman of Zanesville, Ohio; Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., who won an Xtreme DirtCar Series event at K-C in 2004; Steve Shaver of Vienna, W.Va., who led much of last year’s WoO LMS A-Main at K-C before finishing second to eventual tour champion Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y.; Aaron Scott of Newark, Ohio; Wheelersburg, Ohio’s Conley clan (father Delmas, 65, and brothers Rod, 45, and R.J., 43); Josh McGuire of Ashland, Ky.; 20-year-old Jared Hawkins of Fairmont, W.Va.; 22-year-old Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pa.; and defending K-C dirt Late Model champion Jason Montgomery of Jackson, Ohio.
.................K-C’s gates are scheduled to open at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, with action set to get underway at 7 p.m.
General admission is $30, with students (ages 7-15) $15 and kids 6 and under admitted free. Pit passes will be $40.
For further information, visit www.kc-raceway.com or call the track office at 740-289-4114.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio, in Alma, two miles off SR 23 on Blain Highway.
Additional information on the WoO LMS can be obtained by visiting www.worldofoutlaws.com.
CHILLCOTHE, OHIO-Terry McCarl recently took on the nickname, “TV Terry” after the success he has had during the “SuperClean Summer of Money” on ESPN2, as well as the quick wit and stage presence that he possesses when the tapes are rolling. He won the opening race of the eight-race mini-series last month at Knoxville Raceway, and on Saturday night at K-C Raceway, held off a furious charge from Donny Schatz to earn his second win of the “SuperClean Summer of Money” and second overall win on the season. Jamie Adams and Joe Williams won the companion modified and Hobby Stock features respectively.
On a track that traditionally produces two and three-wide racing, McCarl and Schatz kept the fans on their feet for the last 10 laps of the event. McCarl took the lead on the 33rd lap and withstood two late cautions to earn the $10,000 triumph. Schatz looked high and then low lap-after-lap trying to get a run on the leader. He inched ahead several times but each and every time at the line, McCarl was officially scored the leader from the 33rd until the final lap.
“The television cameras must keep me motivated,” smiled McCarl, driver of the Big Game Treestands Eagle, in Victory Lane after doing a series of donuts on the back straightaway. “It is great to win in front of them. I had a great car all night. We timed in well and then were fast in the heat and won that. That put us in a good position.”
McCarl quickly worked his way into the Top-Five after the drop of the green flag, first passing Jac Haudenschild and then Steve Kinser, before setting his sights on Schatz. After one long green flag run that last for 14 laps, a series of cautions plagued the event. A couple of those cautions were for Kinser and Haudenschild, who both sustained flat tires while running in the Top-Five at different points of the race.
The race began with pole sitter Jeremy Campbell taking the lead, though the yellow flag flew before all the cars had completed a full lap, thus leading to a complete restart. On the second start, again Campbell again jumped to the lead in the first turn.
He would lead the first seven laps, before Donny Schatz would take the point on the low side of the track exiting the third turn. At the same time, Chad Kemenah was waging an epic battle with Steve Kinser. Lap-after-lap the pair ran side-by-side and traded the position, with Kemenah ultimately taking the runner-up spot.
After a red flag stop for fuel and ensuing restart, McCarl was right on Schatz’s bumper and a couple laps later McCarl used the high side of the track to carry momentum down the front staightaway to take the lead.
Schatz battled back and tired both the high and low sides of the track in an attempt to pass McCarl as the laps wound down. Several times, Schatz inched ahead of McCarl, but at the line for the final eight laps of the event, McCarl was officially scored the leader. While he was disappointed he finished second, Schatz was pleased knowing the fans saw a tremendous race with passing all over the track and throughout the field.
“It was a good race and just came out on the short end of the stick,” said Schatz, driver of the ParkerStore J&J. “We gave him everything that we could and he protected the bottom the last couple of laps. We did all we could and there will be another race and we will forget about tonight, just like we forgot about last night.”
Chad Kemenah started seventh and quickly worked his way into the Top-Three and earned a third place finish. He battled Steve Kinser for a number of laps for the runner-up spot and then for the third spot. It was his first Top-Five finish driving for Hard Eight Racing. He was ninth two weeks ago at the Kings Royal to earn his first Top-10 with the team
.
Rob Chaney started 20th and finished fourth in the Berlin Bakery JEI. Daryn Pittman also passed several cars, as he finished fifth after starting 22nd in the Titan Garages Maxim to earn the KSE Race Products Hard Charger Award.
Danny Lasoski powered his way through the field after starting 18th to finish sixth in the Roth Motorsports JEI. Kerry Madsen was seventh in the Selma Shell Maxim, with Tim Shaffer in the Casey’s General Store in eighth. Joey Saldana was ninth in the Open Joist JEI, with pole sitter Jeremy Campbell in the RLM Financial Maxim rounding out the Top-10 after leading the opening seven laps of the race.
Columbus, Ohio driver and K-C regular, Brandi Bower, the only female in the line-up, locked wheels with Roger Mossbarger on the last lap of the D-Main and flipped violently end-for-end down the front chute. Bower emerged from the car after a brief delay visibly shaken, but refusing treatment. 17-year Old Waverly, Ohio driver Aaron Higgins won the D-main and advanced to the C-main.
In the exciting modified main Laurelville, Ohio driver Jamie Adams put his Adams' Chassis #42 on the point and led from start to finish. But the plot was not as simple as that. At the drop of starter Kenny Blade's green flag Adams launched into the lead only to have Brandon Morrow dive low alongside Adams with Bob Crace, Jr. riding the rim for a three way battle for number one.
Morrow challenged a few more times, then settled into an early race duel with Crace for second. Morrow's tires began to fade, yielding second to Crace until Bobby Kitchen began his rebel charge. After surviving a race-long battle with Kitchen in the heat, Crace once again found himself in a battle with Kitchen.
The two former champs went after each other tooth and nail, while Adams sat out front with a four-car-length pad. On lap eight top ten driver Dave Fireball Pinkerton was clippped by another car and sent sailing tail first into the retaining wall. Pinkerton suvived but found himself at the back of the 21 car field. That ignited the drive of the race from last to seventh, mirroring Joe Hunley's fine driver from 14th to fourth to edge out Morrow behind Adams, Kitchen, and Crace.
Garry Park, blasted from 18th to sixth to earn hard charger honors ahead of challengers Pinkerton, Tim Rayburn, Jamie Lawson, and Jason Cottrill.
Brandon Thompson ran a hard line from the outside pole to edge long-time K-C favorite Tommy Mossbarger into the first turn, then led the first circuit in a torrid side-by-side battle. Thompson cranked his orange crush 16t to the limits, but Mossbarger edged by on the second circuit, bringing along Jim Hildebrand into the mix. An inside groove freight train steamed around the early leader Thompson.
Shane Newman battled newcomer Luke Timmerman for a top five run, but Timmerman's run fell short after a rumble with Roger Shadwick, sending both to the tail. Joe Buskirk was riding out a good run only to fade away as Joe Williams grabbed a high gear and began a run for the money.
Williams picked off Thompson, then Hildebrand and began a two lap battle with Mossbarger for the top spot. Williams drove right by on round three and never wavered in leading the last eight laps for his first 2007 K-C win in the family, iconic #772 Camaro. Rounding out the top ten behind second place Mossbarger were Hildebrand, Nathan Preston who advanced five spots in a 9-to-4 run ahead of Thompson, sixth place Justin Poling, Hewman, Jerry Hemming, Dan Reno, and John Miller.
The World of Outlaws return to action on Friday, August 3 at Charter Raceway Park in Wisconsin for a two-night show that will put the cap on the “SuperClean Summer of Money.” K-C Raceway will be idle August 4 and August 11 in preparation for the August 18 Sprint car championship.
Lap Leaders: Jeremy Campbell 1-7, Donny Schatz 8-32, Terry McCarl 33-40
KSE Hard Charger Award: Daryn Pittman
Note: Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Jason Martin used World of Outlaws provisionals to start the A-Feature. Danny Smith and Butch Schroeder used K-C Raceway track provisionals to stare the A-Feature.
Modifieds
Heat One- Jamie Adams, Jeremy Rayburn, Bud Frazier, Tim Rayburn
Heat Two- Bob Crace, Jr., Bobby Kitchen, ,Mark Bailey, Doug Morris
Heat Three- Brandon Morrow, Lonnie Kidd, Josh Morrow, Sean Schobelock
Feature: Jamie Adams, Bobby Kitchen, Bob Crace, Jr., Joe Hunley, Brandon Morrow, Garry Park, Fireball Pinkerton,
Tim Rayburn, Jamie Lawson, Jason Cottrill
Hobby Stocks
Heat One- Tommy Mossbarger, Shane Newman, Joe Buskirk, Dan Reno
Heat Two- Brandon Thompson, Luke Timmerman, Jamie Dailey, Kyle Payne
Heat Three- Jim Hildebrand, Joe Williams, Nathan Preston, Justin Poling
Feature: Joe Williams, Tommy Mossbarger, Jim Hildebrand, Nathan Preston, Brandon Thompson, Justin Poling, Shane Newman, Jerry Hemming, Dan Reno, John Miller
K-C Raceway Results July 21, 2007
Veterans dominate field
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Not too many drivers can say they are undefeated at a given track at a day and age when everyone is fast, but Danville, Indiana's Danny Smith is now 4-for-4 in his visits to Jim Nier's K-C Raceway after a compelling 25-lap victory Saturday night in the 410 sprint division. Another veteran and Late Model 'Hall of Famer' Delmas Conley of Wheelersburg outfoxed the competition and led flag-to-flag in an exciting 25-lap feature event, while Wooster, Ohio's Kyle Brown baffled the modifieds and former champ Conard Newman nixed the Hobby Stock competition.
Dash winner Dean Jacobs looked like a run-away winner by lap six of the sprint car main, but it appeared his tires started to fade by lap ten with Dale Blaney reeled in the rim-riding northern Ohio star. Blaney, of Hartford, Ohio, took the low groove around the K-C highbanks, but Jacobs began to reel him back in lapped traffic. As Jacobs worked the high groove Danny Smith (up from 7th) found some open air in the middle-high groove and made it a three-way race for the next five laps.
Jacobs retook the lead on lap 14, then Blaney began a battle with Smith for second. All the while Jimmy 'No Fear' Nier got some heat in his tires and began to work the high side, while Keith Baxter worked his way through the pack in a quest for a top ten finish, while subbing for Freddie Staats. Ron Blair, Nick Naber, Todd Kane, and Tom Busch battled it out for the next tier, while Blaney slowed to a stop on lap 17 with a flat tire.
Jacobs seemed to have found renewed life and jumped into a heft lead on the restart with Smith in pursuit. Smith worked the traffic only to have Jacobs squeak through on opening and shut the door on the challenge. Finally on the 22nd circuit Smith and Jacobs entered turn three evenly sandwiching a lapped car in between. With little room to work on the ultra fast surface, Jacobs put both wheels on top of the wall with a nasty jolt that teetered between a finish and destruction. Somehow Jacobs brought it off the wall without losing any other positions as Nier charged into the frey.
Smith continued to dice through traffic to his fourth K-C win of the year, while Jacobs held off Nier for second. Behind Nier were Nier, Ron Blair, Nick Naber, Tom Busch, Dale Blaney, Todd Kane, Jimmy
Stinson, and Aaron Higgins. Baxter and Smith each advanced seven positions for hard charger honors.
Several heavy hitters sprinkled the Late Model line-up, but Delmas Conley, the point’s leader, was the class of the field. Conley initially rode the high side, then gradually worked his way toward the bottom in a flag-to-flag win.
Conley got the jump on Jason Montgomery, setting the stage for a Mike Wilson/Montgomery battle for second. Meanwhile, fast timer Rick Combs heated up the action and sacked Montgomery for third. Marty Huntley tagged the front stretch wall on lap three, then on lap eleven Brent Steele tagged the wall and was out of the race, ending a great run for the racing promoter.
Bobby Kitchen, Mark Frazier, Josh Tidwell, and Wayne Maffett, Jr. had a race long battle to penetrate the top five with Tidwell and Maffett aggressively shuffling positions nearly every lap. Belpre visitor Brian Eaton worked his way from the end of the field to a solid top ten, passing 13 cars to earn hard-charger honors.
Combs and Wilson then engaged in wheel-to-wheel combat with Combs eventually wrestling away the runner-up slot. Combs flat-footed around the bottom in his Rocket, while Conley held the middle groove until Combs showed himself alongside the infamous Conley Trucking #71. That was the elder statesman Conley's cue to move to the bottom where he endured three late cautions to stave off Combs at the finish for the popular win.
Rounding out the top ten behind Wilson were Bobby Kitchen, Mark Frazier, Josh Tidwell, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Jay Helton, Brian Eaton, and Russ Frohnapfel.
The modified main was a bittersweet event that featured the spoils of victory for Kyle Brown and the heartbreak of defeat for the fallen Brandon Morrow, who led the first 12 circuits before a wild tangle between Dave 'Fireball' Pinkerton and Dave Jamison brought out the caution flag. The two culprits became entangled and rode out the wreckage deep into turn one, eventually bring out the red flag as the cars were eternally hooked together.
On the parade laps and ensuing red Morrow's mount began to splash oil out the top oil pan plug and the hard-charger had to exit while in the lead. Brown, an earlier feature winner had been in a torrid 3-way battle with Morrow and multi-champion Bob Crace, Jr. Although Brown had nosed by on the bottom Morrow was able to hold on until the caution.
With Brown in the lead, Crace felt comfortable in the cat-bird seat. Crace charged high against the wall the last two laps, pulling up to Brown's door jambs only to scrub off speed upon exit and allow Brown to hang on for the win.
Anthony Slusher endured a race-long battle with Brian Whiteman to finish a solid third, while Mike Long earned hard charger honors to advance nine positions. Rounding out the top ten were Whiteman, Ed Eschmann, Jamie Adams, Jeremy Rayburn, Jess Wisecarver, Rob Stanbaugh, and Mark Bailey.
The hobby stock main wild from the onset. Tommy Mossbarger seemed to have things well at hand, until his tires began to fade around lap 8 when Joe Williams and Mossbarger battled door to door. Williams nosed by on the 11th circuit, then on the next lap after a restart Conard Newman battled Mossbarger for second. Newman slipped by and quickly began a charge toward the top spot, edging Williams to the line on lap 14 when another caution flew and the curfew whistle blew, declaring Newman the winner.
Behind Williams in second was Williams, Jerod Hemmings, Jim Hildebrand, Warren Ison, Jamie Dailey, Aaron Forcum, Jason Holstein, Dan Reno, and Joe Buskirk, who advanced 13 positions for the hard charger award.
K-C hosts the World of Outlaw sprints plus hobby stocks and Modifieds Saturday, July 28.
The Summary: July 21
410 Super Sprints
Fast Time: Dale Blaney 11:906
Dash- Dean Jacobs, Tom Busch, Dale Blaney, Jimmy Nier
Heat One-Danny Smith, Ed Neumeister, George Hawkins, Josh Davis
Heat Two-Ryan Myers, Jimmy Stinson, Jason Dolick, Adam Strausser
Heat Three-Nick Naber, Todd Kane, Lee Stark, Brian Benson
B- Main: Adam Strausser, Keith Baxter, Josh Davis, Brian Benson, Dave Dickson, Mark Imler, Eddie Slone, Spud Gustin, Scott Williams, Kirk Jeffries, Aaron Fry, Randy Fink, Brandy Bower, Freddy Statts, John Webb
A-Main : Danny Smith, Dean Jacobs, Jimmy Nier, Ron Blair, Nick Naber, Tom Busch, Dale Blaney, Todd Kane, Jimmy Stinson, Aaron Higgins
Late Models
Fast time: Rick Combs 14:432
Dash: Delmas Conley, Jason Montgomery, Mike Wilson, Mark Frazier
Heat One: Brent Steele, Josh Tidwell, Marty Huntely, Brett Foster
Heat Two: Bobby Kitchen, Jay Helton, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Dean Boyd
A-Main: Delmas Conley, Rick Combs, Mike Wilson, Bobby Kitchen, Mark Frazier, Josh Tidwell, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Jay Helton, Brian Eaton, Russ Frohnapfel
Modifieds
Heat One-Brandon Morrow, Brian Whiteman, Ed Eschmann, Jesse Wisecarver
Heat Two-Kyle Brown, Dave Jamison, Chris Stotts, Anthony Slusher
Heat Three-Bob Crace, Jr., Jeremy Rayburn, Fireball Pinkerton, Kyle Payne
B- Main: Rob Stanbaugh, Mark Bailey, Tim Rayburn, Jamie Lawson, Mike Gross, Bob Mapes, Sean Schobelock, Bud Frazier, Jason Cottrill, Doug Morris, Tom Hammond, Josh Morrow, Steve Bobo
A- Main: Kyle Brown, Bob Crace, Jr., Anthony Slusher, Brian Whiteman, Ed Eschmann, Jamie Adams, Jeremy Rayburn, Jess Wisecarver, Rob Stanbaugh, Mark Bailey
Hobby Stocks
Heat One-Tommy Mossbarger, Jerod Hemmings, Brad Parker, Jason Holstein
Heat Two-Justin Poling, Jamie Dailey, Nathan Preston, Aaron Forcum
Heat Three-Warren Ison, Joe Williams, Conard Newman, Jim Hildebrand
A-Main: Conard Newman, Joe Williams, Jerod Hemmings, Jim Hildebrand, Warren Ison, Jamie Dailey, Aaron Forcum, Jason Holstein, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk
Following is a complete run-down of the entire feature for media members needing this format:
410 Super Sprints 30 cars
A-Main : Danny Smith, Dean Jacobs, Jimmy Nier, Ron Blair, Nick Naber, Tom Busch, Dale Blaney, Todd Kane, Jimmy Stinson, Aaron Higgins, Keith Baxter, Ryan Myers, Adam Strausser, Lee Stark, Ed Neumeister, Brian Benson, George Hawkins, Josh Davis, Dave Dickson, Jason Dolick.
Late Models 21 cars
A-Main: Delmas Conley, Rick Combs, Mike Wilson, Bobby Kitchen, Mark Frazier, Josh Tidwell, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Jay Helton, Brian Eaton, Russ Frohnapfel, Brett Foster, Craig Gibson, Dean Boyd, Kenny Spencer, Brian Day, Jason Montgomery, Brent Steele, Greg Ruckel, Brandon Morrow, Marty Huntley.
Modifieds 29 cars
A- Main: Kyle Brown, Bob Crace, Jr., Anthony Slusher, Brian Whiteman, Ed Eschmann, Jamie Adams, Jeremy Rayburn, Jess Wisecarver, Rob Stanbaugh, Mark Bailey, Mike Gross, Kyle Payne, Tim Rayburn, Darrell Reno, Brandon Morrow, Dave Jamison, Fireball Pinkerton, Mike Long, Jamie Lawson, Chris Stotts
Hobby Stocks 23 cars
A-Main: Conard Newman, Joe Williams, Jerod Hemmings, Jim Hildebrand, Warren Ison, Jamie Dailey, Aaron Forcum, Jason Holstein, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk, Tracey Ross, Mike Colopy, Butch Eblin, Mike Brust, Tommy Mossbarger, Nathan Preston, Brad Parker, Brian Moore, Brandon Thompson, Justin Poling, Richard Trego, Davey Akers.
410 Super Sprints
Fast Time : Jimmy Stinson 11.937
Dash: Dean Jacobs, Nick Naber, Jimmy Stinson, Ron Blair
Heat One: Ed Neumeister, Keith Baxter, Josh Davis, Brandy Bower
Heat Two: Aaron Higgins, Adam Strausser, Spud Gustin, Mark Imler
Hard Charger: Kirk Jeffries
Feature: Dean Jacobs, Jimmy Stinson, Nick Naber, Ron Blair, Keith Baxter, Ed Neumeister, Josh Davis, Adam Strausser, Eddie Slone, Kirk Jefferies, Brandy Bower
Late Models
Fast Time: Eddie Carrier Jr 14.327
Dash: Rod Conley, Delmas Conley, Mark Frazier, Eddie Carrier, Jr.
Heat One: Jason Montgomery, Mike Wilson, Jeff Wood, Billy Williams
Heat Two: Kenny Christy, Bobby Kitchen, Josh Bocook, Nick Bocook
Hard Charger: Rick Combs
Feature: Rod Conley, Jason Montgomery, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Duane Chamberlain, Ben Adkins, Rick Combs, Delmas Conley, Kenny Christy, D.J. Miller, Bobby Kitchen
Modifieds
Heat One: Jeremy Rayburn, Bob Crace, Jr., Josh Weinneman, Jeff Wood
Heat Two: Doug Adkins, Joe Hunley, Steve Bobo, Fireball Pinkerton
Heat Three: Jamie Adams, Jeff Houser, Sean Schobelock, Bob Mapes
B-Main: Brian Whiteman, Adam Colley, Adam Jordan, Rob Lemaster, Mike Long, Tim Rayburn, Jim Hilgass, Jr., Jason Cottrill, Mike McPherson, Brad McCown
Hard Charger: Mike Long
Feature: Doug Adkins, Jamie Adams, Josh Weinneman, Rick Hensley, Fireball Pinkerton, Jeremy Rayburn, Jeff Houser, Mike Long, Joe Hunley, Mark Bailey
Hobby Stocks:
Heat One: Tommy Mossbarger, Jamie Dailey, Joe Williams, Adrion Doles
Heat Two: Jim Hildebrand, Justin Poling, Aaron Chesser, Roger Shadwick
Hard Charger: Nathan Preston
Feature: Jim Hildebrand, Justin Poling, Roger Shadwick, Warren Ison, Dan Reno, Adrion Doles, Nathan Preston, Richard Johnson, Brandon Thompson, Jamie Dailey
Here is the complete run down for media members needing the complete finish 1-20, etc.
Sprints
Feature: Dean Jacobs, Jimmy Stinson, Nick Naber, Ron Blair, Keith Baxter, Ed Neumeister, Josh Davis, Adam Strausser, Eddie Slone, Kirk Jefferies, Brandy Bower, George Hawkins, Dave Dickson, Mark Imler, Spud Gustin, Randy Fink, Shannon Jodrey, Freddy Statts, Aaron Higgins, Scott Williams, Bobby Mossor
Late Models
Feature: Rod Conley, Jason Montgomery, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Duane Chamberlain, Ben Adkins, Rick Combs, Delmas Conley, Kenny Christy, D.J. Miller, Bobby Kitchen, Nick Bocook, Mike Wilson, Jeff Wood, Josh Tidwell, Bill Williams, Josh Bocook, Donnie Stewart, Dean Boyd, Kenny Spencer, Dan Shrigley, Mark Frazier, Marty Horton
Modifieds
Feature: Doug Adkins, Jamie Adams, Josh Weinneman, Rick Hensley, Fireball Pinkerton, Jeremy Rayburn, Jeff Houser, Mike Long, Joe Hunley, Mark Bailey, Brian Whiteman, Bud Frazier, Sean Schobelock, Jeff Wood, Miles Cook, Bob Crace, Jr., Adam Colley, Rob Lemaster, Adam Jordan, Steve Bobo, Bob Mapes.
Hobby Stocks
Feature: Jim Hildebrand, Justin Poling, Roger Shadwick, Warren Ison, Dan Reno, Adrion Doles, Nathan Preston, Richard Johnson, Brandon Thompson, Jamie Dailey, Jason Holstein, Mike Colopy, Davey Akers, Butch Eblin, Phillip Royster, Aaron Chesser, Joe Williams, Tommy Mossbarger.
..........................
K-C Raceway sponsored baseball team.....3-time Pike County Champions
These contributions from Marlene and Joe Thieken of retired veteran flagman Daryl Owen in deep thought and new flagman Kenny Blade right and assistant Scott Wolfe.
Robinson Cashes in on K-C Hold'em,Bigley buries hatchet in Tomahawk 20
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway has played host to many historic races, but Saturday's K-C Hold'em may have been one of the best ever. South Point, Ohio driver Todd Robinson and "Southside Flyer" Kenny Johnson of Washington, WV battled within inches of each other for the duration of the 30-lap K-C Hold'em Saturday night, where Robinson narrowly won the winner's share of the pot, a $1,500 pay-day for his great run. Coolville, Ohio's Steve Bigley bested a field of 25 Hobby Stocks to claim the companion "Tomahawk 20", a $1,000 pay-day for the new track record holder (16:378).
..............."I just really can't believe I am standing here in victory lane," a somewhat awestruck Robinson reflected. "This has to be one of the biggest wins of my career. I first have to thank the good Lord--He is the reason for the season and the reason we are able to celebrate this win. Of course, I have to thank my family and my crew. They put a lot of hours into our racing. I appreciate their efforts."
...............Cincinnati's Ed Eschman posted fast time in the modified division, but as a result of his dash win, Robinson sat on the pole alongside the hard-charging Johnson. The difference in the outcome may have been the start of the race, where Johnson's mount appeared to stumble and Robinson blasted out of the gate.
...............Robinson pulled Johnson into turn one on the initial start, but a wild melee` in turn one sent first heat winner Miles Cook (Lewisburg, Oh.) flipping hard into turn two, where he collected a hard hit from Dave "Fireball" Pinkerton, who had no place to go. Cook landed upside down, but emerged from the wreck only shaken. Pinkerton of Chillicothe, changed a tire and came off the tail to finish 11th in a great run. Pinkerton and Mike Long, Waverly, Oh. earned hard charging honors. Hard-Charging honors for the night, however, went to Long, who experienced some bad luck in his heat and had to run the C-main. Within a lap he led that event and brought home the win, then posted third in the B-main and progressed all the way to eighth in the feature. Long passed 30 cars in the course of the night for top passing honors.
...............This set the stage for one of the best battle's the K-C high banks have ever seen. At the drop Kenny Blade's green flag at the onset of the two-wide restart, Robinson once again pulled Johnson into turn one. Johnson dove low on the initial pass attempt, then rode Robinson's bumper for two laps before trying the high side. With the exception of two or three laps, that is the way the duo battled for the entire 30 laps. Words cannot describe the closeness and the excitement of the battle.
Johnson jumped the cushion on lap four and dropped back 6 car lengths, but in one lap he had cut the gap to a whisker's width from Robinson's bumper.
..............."I knew he was back there the entire time," said Robinson. "Kenny is a hard racer. I saw his nose several times, but knew I had to stay smooth and drive my race." And that is what Robinson did. He kept his cool and with the exception of one bobble remained fast and perfect.
...............Meanwhile, Johnson took his car to the extremes. His insurance carrier most certainly would have sweat bullets, but Johnson's precision and ability not to spin out his competitor most certainly earned him "Safe driving points".
...............Meanwhile, back in the pack, Jeff Houser just kept coming. With the two leaders separated from the field, Jamie Adams and Bobby Kitchen led a gaggle of cars in the battle for third. Houser, who started 11th and Jeremy Rayburn, the 9th place starter worked their way to the front with a rim-riding exhibition around the top of the track.
...............Doug Adkins, Ed Eschman, and Davey Groves fell by the wayside with mechanical woes to aid in the Houser/Rayburn charge. In the later stages of the race Houser bagged Adams and Kitchen, then ousted Rayburn for third.
Bob Crace, Jr. and Bud Frazier of Chillicothe and last week's winner Kyle Brown (Wooster) also charged through the pack for position, while visitor Jeff Wood ran a consistent race into the top ten.
...............Back at the point, Robinson was caught behind a lapped car and in a split second chose the high-side. Johnson went even higher into the twilight zone and somehow in a minor paint-scraping move took the lead on lap 19 only to have Robinson bore hard into turn one and regain the lead. Typical of a bump draft in the NASCAR ranks, Johnson rode Robinson's Tri-State Industrial/Kuhn Engines/ GRT #39 the rest of the way. Johnson twice jumped the cushion in going to the extremes, but fell a car-length short at the finish with $1,000 in hand.
..............."K-C is one of my favorite tracks," affirmed Robinson. "But we've started a new business and that takes precedent over our racing. If it wasn't for that we would be here much more. The track was in great shape tonight. I just love this place."
Rounding out the top ten were Houser, J. Rayburn, Kitchen, Jamie Adams, Crace, Jr., Long, Wood, and Brown.
...........................Tom Hammond has been fast right out of the box and made the A-Main with a great third place run in his heat. Brad McCown had a top ten finish last week and has been faster each and every week, but the bad luck bug bit him Saturday night...................................................................................................................................................................................................................The "Tomahawk 20" was no less impressive. Bigley, a two-time winner last year, battled former champion Jamey Adams hard for position over the first two laps. Adams gained the narrow initial lead, but Bigley drove it in hard as the pair came to the flagstand, swapping paint in an effort to secure the top spot. Bigley prevailed and survived two brief cautions to post the inaugural win in the "Tomahawk 20".
...............Said Bigley in victory lane, "I'd like to thank Jim Nier for having us here for this race and for giving us a great race track. I'd like to thank my crew, my family, and my sponsors. They invest a lot into this race team."
...............The dominant chassis of choice at K-C the past two years has been the Adams Chassis, a quality race car built by runner-up Jamey Adams, who also is a mighty good chauffeur. Bigley drove a Chris Stott's Chassis with Chapman power under the hood of the winning Gillian 33-Auto Sales #33.
...............The Hobby Stocks always put on a good show at K-C. But the Ohio Valley area standout Bigley had just a little too much for the competition Saturday night. In a stock bodied #27, Frankfort's Conard Newman put on one of the top shows of the race. The former multi-time champ proved he can still tour the high banks as he battled tooth-and-nail with Adams and Tommy Mossbarger for second place.
...............Midpack battles developed between invaders John Powell, Jr., Roger Shadwick, and Brett Carey and local hot shoes Adrion Doles, Justin Poling, Jim Hildebrand, and Nathan Preston. Meanwhile, Joe Williams' beautiful #772 was charging through the pack from 11th to sixth and challenged for a top five in the sometimes three-wide battles. He was named the hard-charger of the race.
...............While Bigley buried the hatchet on the competition, Adams secured second place over the charging Newman. Rounding out the top ten were Mossbarger, Doles, Williams, Powell, Poling, Hildebrand, and Shadwick.
...............K-C Raceway will host a full-racing program of 410 outlaw sprints, late models, modifieds, and hobby stocks Saturday, July 7. The World of Outlaw sprints will be in town July 28 for "The greatest show on Dirt!"
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio three miles off SR 23 out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141 or 740-289-4114 or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
Summary K-C Raceway June 30, 2007
K-C Hold'em Modifieds
Fast Time: Ed Eschman 15:553
Dash: Todd Robinson, Kenny Johnson, Doug Adkins, Jamie Adams, Bobby Kitchen, Ed Eschman
Heat One: Miles Cook, Jeff Wood, Bob Crace, Jr., Kyle Brown, Bud Frazier
Heat Two: Dave Groves, Jeff Houser, Fireball Pinkerton, Brian Whiteman, Mike McPherson
Heat Three: Jeremy Rayburn, Jamie Lawson, Tom Hammond, Anthony Slusher, Jim Hilgass, Jr.
C-Main: Mike Long, Jason Cottrill, Dave Kelly, Sean Schobelock, Kyle Payne, Jon Walter, Doug Betts, Rob Lemaster, Brad McCown, Tim Rayburn, Doug Morris, Bob Mapes
B-Main: Kyle Brown, Bud Frazier, Mike Long, Anthony Slusher, Brian Whiteman, Jason Cottrill, Sean Schobelock, Darrell Reno, Ryan Mayle, Mike McPherson, Brock Chaney, Jim Hilgass, Garry Park, Steve Bobo, Chris Butler, Dave Kelly
K-C Hold'em A-Main: Robinson, Johnson, Houser, J. Rayburn, Kitchen, Jamie Adams, Crace, Jr., Long, Wood, Brown, Frazier
Hard Chargers: Mike Long/Fireball Pinkerton
Hobby Stocks
Fast Time: Steve Bigley 16:378 NTR
Dash: Jamey Adams, Steve Bigley, Conard Newman, John Powell, Jr., Tommy Mossbarger, Brett Carey
Heat One: Adrion Doles, Roger Shadwick, Joe Williams, Richard Johnson, Aaron Forcum
Heat Two: Justin Poling, Nathan Preston, Jim Hildebrand, Dan Reno, Brandon Thompson
B-Main: Davey Akers, Jason Holstein, Warren Ison, Butch Eblin, Aaron Chesser, Joe Buskirk, Dwayne Pick, Rick Shultz, Zach Dunn
Tomahawk 20 A-Main: Bigley, Adams, Newman, Mossbarger, Doles, Williams, Powell, Poling, Hildebrand, Shadwick
Hard Charger: Joe Williams
For those media members needing a complete run-down, that list follows:
K-C Hold'em A-Main: Robinson, Johnson, Jeff Houser, J. Rayburn, Kitchen, Jamie Adams, Crace, Jr., Long, Wood, Brown, Frazier, Pinkerton, Whiteman, Slusher, Hammond, Eschman, Adkins, Lawson, Cook, Groves.
Hard Chargers: Mike Long/Fireball Pinkerton
CHILLICOTHE, OH (6-23-07)
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLCOTHE, OHIO- Veteran barnstorming outlaw Danny Smith of Danville, Indiana did a series of sprint car burnouts to complete a perfect sweep at his newfound home track, Jim Nier's K-C Raceway, where Smith's hard charge complimented an equally impressive run by IRS Late Model drive Eddie Carrier in the 14th annual Night the Stars Come Out. The duo claimed the $5,000 winner's portion of a $60.000 purse that saw cars from as far away as Arizona sign into the pit area. In only his second visit to the track Wooster's Kyle Brown blasted a strong field of modifieds and praised the track crew (Dave and Bryan Karshner) for a great track that witheld the pounding of 100 hard laps of racing.
................Thirty-two sprint stars and cars and 43 of the nation's fastest late models joined a field or 27 modifieds for the 14th Annual Night the Stars Come Out at K-C Raceway where the un-official beginning to the 25th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek kicked-off at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway. The lightning fast 3/8 mile bullring in the hills of Southern Ohio saw fast and furious action as the All Stars and IRS late models joined forces for what was one of the best NTSCO events in the short history of the event. The All-Stars used the preliminary night to tune up for the 7 straight nights of racing to follow in speedweek.
................The veteran, Danny Smith, who now calls Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway his home track has certainly got the place figured out. Jimmy Nier didn’t have up a for-sale sign, but Danny Smith sure owns the racing surface.
Smith dominated the last two weekly events there by lapping most of the field and put that knowledge to use to get his first All Star win of 2007. “I saved my tire so we’d be there at the end and we were able to get it done tonight.” After a couple of victory lane donuts, Smith joked by saying “It’s a good thing I saved enough tire for those donuts because if I would have tipped it over that would have been embarrassing.”
................Smith received a warm welcome to his new home as finance` Steph, a local Chillicothian, joined him in victory lane to the tune of a large ovation of approval for his efforts. Smith battled much of the mid-race with early leader Greg Wilson, but as the halfway point approached Dale Blaney, aboard George Fisher's mount, made it a foot-stomping three-way battle. What may have been the winning move was a daring dash through traffic circa lap 34 when Smith split two lapped cars and scrubbed off the pursuing Wilson tight on his rear nerf. Wilson was unable to follow and lost a nano-second of speed that allowed Smith to save just enough tire for the post race celebration.
................Nick Naber led the first eight circuits in a strong showing for the locals, but yielded to Wilson the races' second leader. Naber held on to second, but shortly thereafter, Smith blasted by and rifled by Wilson to take the lead.
Smith survived a couple late cautions to post the big win and make it a 3-for-3 sweep on the high banks.
................The top ten filed in to the finish in this order: 4-Danny Smith[4]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[6]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz[12]; 5. 24H-Rob Chaney[5]; 6. 28-Brian Paulus[14]; 7. 71M-Paul May[2]; 8. 92-Jimmy Stinson[11]; 9. 22-Nick Naber[1]; and 10. 11B-Brock Mayes. Craig Mintz won the All-Star Hard Charger Award by moving up eight positions.
Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Fork, West Virginia, the 2004 K-C 100 Winner, and former World of Outlaw Rookie of the Year, held off a charging Bart Hartman the final 15 laps to claim the big IRS Super Late Model win.
Carrier said in victory lane, "I was just cruising and saving my tires, but I knew I had a little extra if I needed it. Dad signaled for me to move up under the caution and I saw Bart's nose up there on the start. I knew I had to get with it, so I drove flat out the last several laps."
................Hartman, the Hard-charger of the race, had passed 13 cars and when a late-race caution flew had found himself right behind Carrier with no lapped cars to hinder his charge.
In the Late Model main, after a pre-race spin by Robbie Blair on the initial start, the race went green-to-checker with the exception of one caution with eight laps to go for a spinning Ben Adkins. About the same time under caution Ryan Markham lost the right corner suspension and wheel assembly, setting the stage for a Hartman/Carrier battle to the finish.
................Carrier said he was cruising up to that point, but Hartman had been charging, and charging hard. In fact many fans doubted that Hartman would have given Carrier a run for his money if the yellow had not of waved. Fate, however, and good driving from the West Virginian prevailed as Carrier fired up the after-burners on the restart. Hartman blasted into turn one. Amid a few sprinkles Hartman's mounted pushed somewhat up the bank on the initial pass attempt, scrubbing off some speed.
Hartman again reeled in Carrier and made a couple last lap bids but Carrier's mount never bobbled and held off Hartman at the finish. Dash winner Josh McGuire led the early part of the race with two-time champion Jason Montgomery in hot pursuit. ................Montgomery had a solid run, but was no match for Carrier's early flex-of-the-muscle.
Carrier bagged Montgomery, and four laps later wrestled McGuire for the lead with Rick Aukland quick, and on the move. Rod Conley and Rick Combs were stampeding toward the front with lots of three-wide action throughout the pack.
................All eyes were on the top two cars as the race blitzed toward the checkered flag and the battle between Hartman and Carrier. Rounding out the top ten in the initial debut for the IRS cars were Eddie Carrier, Jr., Bart Hartman, Rick Aukland, Josh McGuire, Rod Conley, Jason Montgomery, Rick Combs, Doug Drown, Wayne Chinn, and veteran Delmas Conley.
................The modified racing was some of the best of the year at K-C, but when the dust had settled on the rubber-laiden speedway it was Kyle Brown taking home the win ahead of last week's winner Jamey Adams. Brown too the early lead and appeared to be a sure-shot for victory. Adams, however, had other plans and reeled him in for a close finish.
................Bud Frazier continues to amaze fans as the 72-year old earned the hard charger award for his blast from 11th to fifth over af field less that half his age. The crafty driver was also racing three deep into the final turn only to be slightly edged by fellow Chillicothian Mike Long and Fireball Pinkerton, the early challenger for the top spot.
Rounding out the top ten behind Adams were Fireball Pinkerton, Joe Hunley, Bud Frazier, Mike Long, Tim Rayburn, Bob Mapes, Mark Bailey, and Brad McCown.
................K-C will host a Modified/Hobby Stock special feature Saturday, June 30 but will not run Sprints or late models. The Nier family once again has stepped to the table and in the genre of an old-time Wild, Wild West shootout the clan is dealing a full-house of an event for its support divisions, bringing the best open wheel modified racers for a wild ride into town for the first annual "K-C Hold'em", a $1,500-to-win open wheel modified round-up on the historic high banks of Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. Joining the modifieds on the racing card Saturday, June 30 will be the first annual "Tomahawk 20" for Hobby Stocks, paying a whopping $1,000 to win.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, three miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.
KC Raceway 6-23-07
O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
MSD Ignition A-main Starting Position [#]
1. 4-Danny Smith[4]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson[3]; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[6]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz[12]; 5. 24H-Rob Chaney[5]; 6. 28-Brian Paulus[14]; 7. 71M-Paul May[2]; 8. 92-Jimmy Stinson[11]; 9. 22-Nick Naber[1]; 10. 11B-Brock Mayes[7]; 11. 6-Bill Rose[16]; 12. 7K-Dean Jacobs[8]; 13. 1B-Keith Baxter[20]; 14. 20E-Brian Ellenberger[13]; 15. 75-Jesse Hockett[21]; 16. M20-Mike Brecht[10]; 17. 11M-Brandon Martin[22]; 18. 22B-Ben Gregg[19]; 19. 65-Adam Strausser[17]; 20. 4S-Eddie Slone[9]; 21. 11N-Ed Neumeister[18]; 22. 35-Ron Blair[15]; 23. 7A-Dave Dickson[23]; 24. 37S-Jr Stewart[24];
IRS Super Late Models
Fast Time- Eddie Carrier, Jr. 14:167
Dash-Josh McGuire, Jason Montgomery, Wayne Chinn, Doug Drown, Eddie Carrier, Jr.
Heat One-Rob Blair, Wayne Chinn, Doug Drown, Jason Montgomery, Bobby Kitchen, Rick Bond, Chris Wilson, Cody Parker, Kenny Spencer
Heat Two-Rick Aukland, Doug Dodd, Delmas Conley, Ryan Markham, Steve Shaver, Mark Frazier, Keith Berner, Marty Huntley, Dean Boyd
Heat Three-Josh McGuire, Rod Conley, Chad Hina, Bart Hartman, Dave Hess, Jr., Ben Adkins, Rick Combs, Ryan Eddleblute, Chad Todd
Heat Four-Eddie Carrier, Jr., Greggie Oliver, Chris Stotts, John Blankenship, Josh Tidwell, Bill Williams, Ronnie Mayle, Craig Gibson
B-Main One: Steve Shaver, Keith Berner, Bobby Kitchen, Rick Bond, Chris Wilson, Marty Huntley, Cody Parker, Dean Boyd, Kenny Spencer, Mark Frazier
B-Main Two-Rick Combs, Dave Hess, Jr., Ben Adkins, Josh Tidwell, Bill Williams, Ronnie Mayle, Ryan Eddleblute, Chad Todd, Craig Gibson
IRS Night the Stars Come Out 40- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Bart Hartman, Rick Aukland, Josh McGuire, Rod Conley, Jason Montgomery, Rick Combs, Doug Drown, Wayne Chinn, Delmas Conley, Doug Dodd, Rob Blair, Chris Stotts, John Blankenship, Keith Berner, Steve Shaver, Ben Adkins, Dave Hess, Jr., Greggie Oliver, Bobby Kitchen, Ryan Markham.
(All running)
Hard Charger of the Race: Bart Hartman 15th to 2nd (13 positions)
Modifieds
Heat One-Fireball Pinkerton, Jamie Adams, Doug Betts, Mark Bailey, Damon Taylor, Rob Lemaster, Steve Bobo, Doug Morris, Brock Chaney, John Cordell
Heat Two-Mike Long, Tom Hammond, Bob Mapes, Bud Frazier, Garry Park, Sean Schobelock, Kyle Payne, Darrell Reno
Heat Three-Kyle Brown, Joe Hunley, Brad McCown, Tim Rayburn, Bob Crace, Jr., Jeremy Rayburn, Jason Cottrill, Dyrall Newlon
B-Main: Jeremy Rayburn, Jason Cottrill, Rob Lemaster, Brock Chaney, Steve Bobo, Darrell Reno, Doug Morris, John Cordell
Feature: Kyle Brown, Jamie Adams, Fireball Pinkerton, Joe Hunley, Bud Frazier, Mike Long, Tim Rayburn, Bob Mapes, Mark Bailey, and Brad McCown.
CHILLICOTHE, OH (6-23-07) Thirty-two stars and cars came out to kick off the un-official beginning to the 25th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek at Jim Neir’s K-C Raceway. The lightning fast 3/8 mile bullring in the hills of Southern Ohio saw fast and furious action as the All Stars used the preliminary night to tune up for the 7 straight nights of racing to follow.
The veteran, Danny Smith, who now calls Jim Neir’s K-C Raceway his home track has certainly got the place figured out. Smith dominated the last two weekly events there by lapping most of the field and put that knowledge to use to get his first All Star win of 2007. “I saved my tire so we’d be there at the end and we were able to get it done tonight.” After a couple of victory lane donuts, Smith joked by saying “It’s a good thing I saved enough tire for those donuts because if I would have tipped it over that would have been embarrassing.”
KC Raceway 6-23-07
O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
Mike Mason V.A.R.C. Winner at K-C Raceway June 16, 2007
LATE MODELS
Fast time: Bart Hartman 14:252
Dash-Bart Hartman, Delmas Conley, Bill Williams, Ben Adkins, Jason Montgomery, Craig Gibson
Heat One-Rick Combs, Josh Tidwell, Mark Frazier, Ronnie Mayle, Ralph Withem, Jeff Houser, Jay Helton, Donnie Stewart, Kevin Lentz
Heat Two-Keith Berner, Bobby Kitchen, Dan Shrigley, Kenny Spencer, Dean Boyd, Scott Edminston, Butch Dowdy,
Chad Todd, Dusty Campbell
B-Main-Jeff Houser, Scott Edminston, Jay Helton, Dusty Campbell, Donnie Stewart, Butch Dowdy, Chad Todd, Kevin Lentz
Feature-Bart Hartman, Rick Combs, Delmas Conley, Jason Montgomery, Ben Adkins, Keith Berner, Bill Williams,
Mark Frazier, Josh Tidwell, Ronnie Mayle, Ralph Withem, Kenny Spencer, Scott Edminston, Jay Helton, Dan Shrigley,
Dean Boyd, Craig Gibson, Bobby Kitchen, Jeff Houser, Dusty Campbell
MODIFIEDS
Heat One-Jamie Adams, Bob Crace, Jr., David Carter, Tom Hammond, Brad McCown, Brock Chaney, Jon Walter,
Doug Morris, Adam Lawson
Heat Two-Jeremy Rayburn, Bud Frazier, Sean Schobelock, Bob Mapes, Damon Taylor, Darrell Reno, Fireball Pinkerton, Steve Bobo, Chris Butler
Heat Three-Mark Bailey, Mike Long, Jason Cottrill, Tim Rayburn, Bo Whiley, Doug Betts, Matt Yates
B-Main: Fireball Pinkerton, Chris Butler, Doug Betts, Doug Morris, Jon Walter, Steve Bobo, Kyle Payne, Darrell Reno,
Brock Chaney, Matt Yates, Adam Lawson
Feature: Jamie Adams, Jeremy Rayburn, Bob Crace, Jr., Mike Long, Bud Frazier, Sean Schobelock, Fireball Pinkerton,
Mark Bailey, Bob Mapes, Tim Rayburn, Jason Cottrill, David Carter, Tom Hammond, Brad McCown, Damon Taylor,
Jon Walter, Doug Betts, Doug Morris, Bo Wiley
Hobby Stocks
Heat One-Roger Shadwick, Jamie Dailey, Joe Williams, Justin Poling, Richard Johnson, Davey Akers, Butch Eblin, Mike Johnson, Larry Highland
Heat Two- Jamey Adams, Aaron Chesser, Jim Hildebrand, Nathan Preston, Dan Reno, Warren Ison , Tommy Mossbarger, Brandon Thompson, Derric Shadwick, Joe Buskirk
Feature: Aaron Chesser, Justin Poling, Brandon Thompson, Joe Williams, Dan Reno, Nathan Preston, Richard Johnson, Jim Hildebrand, Davey Akers, Warren Ison, Mike Johnson, Roger Shadwick, Jamie Dailey, Butch Eblin,
Derric Shadwick, Larry Highland, Jamey Adams, Tommy Mossbarger
Vintage American Race Cars
Heat-Tom Smith, Ed Lewber, Chuck Faulkner, Mike Mason, John Lawhorn
Feature-Mike Mason, Chuck Faulkner, John Lawhorn, Tom Smith, Mike Ellis, Steve Starr, Jerry Bickel, John Sheridan, Ed Lewber, Chuck Dillon
K-C to host Late Models/ Vintage American Race Cars Saturday, June 16.
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will host the Vintage American
Race Car organization for a vintage race exhibition in conjunction with a
complete race program of Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds this
Saturday, June 16. There will be no sprint cars this week, however, the
sprints and late models will take center stage next Saturday when they share
the racing card for "The Night the Stars Come Out" on June 23. Modifieds
will join the sprints and late models on the racing card June 23.
The mission of the Vintage American Race Cars Incorporation, with it's
membership and race promoters, is to keep racing of the past in the public
eye, in a safe and entertaining environment, and to educate the public of
the earlier years of racing. The V.A.R.C. organization consists of drivers
and owners from throughout the Midwest and runs an exhibition of vintage
racing with authentic vintage race cars during the summer months. Old race
cars from the 1930's to early 1980's race with the vintage club.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio three miles off
SR 23 on Blain Highway at Alma. For further information please call
740-663-4141 or 740-289-4114; or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C Raceway results :
Outlaw Smith wins 2nd Straight, Crace Claims Mods, Mossbarger Triples
The Summary: June 2, 2007
410 Super Sprints
Fast Time- Nick Naber 11.628
Dash-Keith Baxter, Danny Smith, Eddie Slone, Nick Naber
Heat One-Jason Dolick, J.R. Stewart, Brian Benson, Kirk Jefferies
Heat Two- Rodney Duncan, Dave Dickson, Mike Hogan, Mark Imler
B-Main: Aaron Higgins, Randy Fink, Brandy Bower, Adam Strausser, Ed Neumeister, Greg Mitchell, Josh Davis, Spud Gustin, Travis Philo
A-Main: Danny Smith, Nick Naber, J.R. Stewart, Eddie Slone, Dave Dickson, Kirk Jefferies, Aaron Higgins, Randy Fink, Mark Imler, Brandy Bower
.............................
AMRA Modifieds
Heat One-Fireball Pinkerton, Brian Whiteman, Bud Frazier, Adam Lawson
Heat Two-Bob Crace, Jr., Jamie Lawson, Tim Rayburn, Garry Park
Heat Three- Bob Mapes, Mark Bailey, Jamie Adams, Mike Long
B-Main: Jeremy Rayburn, Damon Taylor, Jon Walter, Rick French, Darrell Reno, Doug Morris, Kenny George, Brock Chaney, Ryan Mayle
A-Main: Bob Crace, Jr., Mark Bailey, Jamie Adams, Fireball Pinkerton, Jason Cottrill, Damon Taylor, Sean Schobelock, Mike Long, Rick French , Darrell Reno
...........................
Hobby Stocks
Heat One-Jamey Adams, Nathan Preston, Dan Reno, Jamie Dailey
Heat Two-Tommy Mossbarger, Justin Poling, Aaron Chesser, Joe Williams
A-Main: Tommy Mossbarger, Jamey Adams, Justin Poling, Joe Williams, Aaron Chesser, Nathan Preston, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk, Kyle Payne, Jeremy Buck
..................... ....
For those members of the media needing a complete rundown, see below:
410 Sprints
Danny Smith, Nick Naber, J.R. Stewart, Eddie Slone, Dave Dickson, Kirk Jefferies, Aaron Higgins, Randy Fink, Mark Imler, Brandy Bower, Adam Strausser, Jason Dolick, George Hawkins, Shannon Jodrey, Jimmy Stinson, Rodney Duncan, Lee Stark, Mike Hogan, Brian Benson
Hobby Stocks
Tommy Mossbarger, Jamey Adams, Justin Poling, Joe Williams, Aaron Chesser, Nathan Preston, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk, Kyle Payne, Jeremy Buck, Jamie Dailey, Jason Holstein, Rick Shultz, Warren Ison, Larry Highland, Brandon Thompson, Butch Eblin, Mike Colopy
AMRA Modifieds
Bob Crace, Jr., Mark Bailey, Jamie Adams, Fireball Pinkerton, Jason Cottrill, Damon Taylor, Sean Schobelock, Mike Long, Rick French , Darrell Reno, Garry Park, Bud Frazier, Adam Lawson, Jon Walter, Tim Rayburn, Doug Morris, Brad McCown, Jamie Lawson, Bob Mapes, Jeremy Rayburn
Frazier/Mossbarger claim two straight; Houser and Smith claim win #1 in 2007
The Summary:
410 Sprints
Fast Time- Jimmy Stinson 11:677
Dash-Danny Smith, Keith Baxter, Jimmy Stinson, Eddie Slone
Heat One-Aaron Higgins, Adam Strausser, Kirk Jefferies, Cody Jacobs
Heat Two-J.R. Stewart, Nick Naber, Dave Dickson, Mark Imler
B-Main: Josh Davis, Scott Williams, Freddy Staats, Brandy Bower, Greg Mitchell, Shannon Jodrey, Karl Schultz, Travis Philo
A- Main:
Sprint Car A- Main:
Danny Smith, Dean Jacobs, Jim Stinson, Nick Nabor, Aaron Higgins, J.R. Stewart, Adam Strausser, Eddie Slone, Kirk Jeffries,Dave Dickson
Late Models
Fast Time:Keith Berner 14:573
Dash-Mark Frazier, Josh Tidwell, Delmas Conley, Bobby Kitchen
Heat One-Ralph Withem, Dean Boyd, Dusty Campbell, Chad Todd
Heat Two-Russ Frohnapfel, Marty Huntley, Cody Enlow, Dan Shrigley
A-Main: Mark Frazier, Keith Berner, Josh Tidwell, Bobby Kitchen, Ralph Withem, Russ Frohnapfel, Marty Huntley, Marty Horton, Dean Boyd, Dusty Campbell
Modifieds
Heat One-Jeff Houser, Jeremy Rayburn, Brad McCown, Bud Frazier
Heat Two-Bob Crace, Jr., Damon Taylor, Mark Bailey, Tim Rayburn
Heat Three-Fireball Pinkerton, Mike Long, Dustin Webber, Jason Cottrill
B-Main: Rob Lemaster, Sean Schobelock, Adam Lawson, Doug Morris, Darrell Reno, Doug Betts
A-Main: Jeff Houser, Bob Crace, Jr., Mike Long, Fireball Pinkerton, Bud Frazier, Jeremy Rayburn, Damon Taylor, Jason Cottrill, Tim Rayburn, Adam Lawson
Hobby Stocks
Heat One- Tommy Mossbarger, Justin Poling, Kyle Payne, Joe Williams, Mark Kaetzel, Nathan Preston, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk, Jeff Sheets, Warren Ison
A-Main: Tommy Mossbarger, Justin Poling, Nathan Preston, Kyle Payne, Joe Williams, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk, Mark Kaetzel, Jeff Sheets, Warren Ison
Sprint Car A- Main:
Danny Smith, Dean Jacobs, Jim Stinson, Nick Nabor, Aaron Higgins, J.R. Stewart, Adam Strausser, Eddie Slone, Kirk Jeffries,Dave Dickson, Cody Jacobs, Josh Davis, Freddy Statts, Mark Imler, Randy Fink, Brandy Bower, Scott Williams, Greg Mitchell, Brian Benson, Keith Baxter
Late Models A-Main
Mark Frazier, Keith Berner, Josh Tidwell, Bobby Kitchen, Ralph Withem, Russ Frohnapfel, Marty Huntley, Marty Horton, Dean Boyd, Dusty Campbell, Donnie Stewart, Kenny Spencer, Delmas Conley, Cody Enlow
Modifieds A-Main
Jeff Houser, Bob Crace, Jr., Mike Long, Fireball Pinkerton, Bud Frazier, Jeremy Rayburn, Damon Taylor, Jason Cottrill, Tim Rayburn, Adam Lawson, Mark Bailey, Darrell Reno, Sean Schobelock, Doug Morris, Rob Lemaster, Jon Walter, Brad McCown
Dustin Webber, Brock Chaney, Jamie Lawson
Hobby Stocks A-Main
Tommy Mossbarger, Justin Poling, Nathan Preston, Kyle Payne, Joe Williams, Dan Reno, Joe Buskirk, Mark Kaetzel, Jeff Sheets, Warren Ison
Hassy Chassis Fast Qualifier: Dave Defibaugh 15:470
Heat Races (top 5 transfer to a-main)
Heat 1: Dave Defibaugh, Ed Eschmann, Jamie Adams, Robin Duston, Dave
Pinkerton, Bob Mapes, Anthony Slusher, Mike Shell, Adam Lawson, Sean
Schobelock, Will Rowe
Heat 2: Jeremy Berwanger, Mark Dickson, Mike Long, Bob Crace Jr., Jeremy
Rayburn, Jeff Houser, Jamie Lawson, Damon Taylor, Doug Morris, Jason
Cottrill
Heat 3: Jess Hartman, Bud Frazier, Tim Riley, Bobby Kitchen, Louie
Krushansky, Joe Hunley, Rob Lemaster, Dusty Boley, David Carter, Tim Rayburn
B-main (top 6 transfer): Houser, Hunley, J. Lawson, Mapes, Cottrill, A.
Lawson, Boley, Slusher, Schobelock, Shell, Morris, Carter, Lemaster, Rowe
(dns Taylor & T. Rayburn)
'Eye Opener 30': Jeremy Berwanger, Jess Hartman, Louie Krushansky, Dave
Defibaugh, Jeff Houser, Mark Dickson, Mike Long, Tim Riley, Jamie Adams,
Jeremy Rayburn, Bud Frazier, Bob Mapes, Jamie Lawson, Bob Crace Jr., Jason
Cottrill, Joe Hunley, Bobby Kitchen, Dave Pinkerton, Anthony Slusher*, Adam
Lawson, Mike Shell*, Dusty Boley*, Robin Duston, Ed Eschmann. (*-
indicates AMRA provisional starter)
Fast Time: Bobby Kitchen 14:055
DASH-Bobby Kitchen, Mark Frazier, Jason Montgomery, Ben Adkins, Josh Tidwell, Rod Conley,
Heat One: Delmas Conley, Craig Gibson, Mike McDaniel, Kenny Spencer, Brandon Russell, Donnie Stewart, Dean Boyd, Cody Enlow, Brian Day
Feature: Mark Frazier, Delmas Conley, Rod Conley, Bobby Kitchen, Ben Adkins, Josh Tidwell, Kenny Spencer, Craig Gibson, Mike McDaniel, Donnie Stewart, Dean Boyd, Cody Enlow, Jason Montgomery, Brandon Russell, Brian Day
Hobby Stocks
Heat One: Tommy Mossbarger, Joe Williams, Richard Johnson, Aaron Forcum, Shane Newman, Jeff Sheets, Mark Kaetzel
Heat Two: Kyle Payne, Nathan Preston, Justin Poling, Dan Reno, Mike Colopy, Joe Buskirk, Timmy Slack
Feature: Tommy Mossbarger, Joe Williams, Kyle Payne, Nathan Preston, Justin Poling, Joe Buskirk, Richard Johnson, Dan Reno, Mike Colopy, Aaron Forcum
Opening Night May 12 Results ....................Complete Results on Results page
Naber, Hartman, Adams, Webber
Kings of K-C High-Banks
410 Sprints:
Feature-Nick Naber, Jimmy Stinson, Keith Baxter, George Hawkins, Aaron Higgins, Adam Strausser, Josh Davis, Rick Boughon, Dave Dickson, Eddie Slone, Dean Jacobs, Jason Dolick, Kirk Jefferies, Mark Imler, Lee Stark, Brian Benson, Brandy Bower, Greg Mitchell, Ryan Myers, Ron Blair.
Late Models:
Bart Hartman, Rod Conley, Kenny Christy, R.J.Conley, Ben Adkins, Doug Drown, Jackie Boggs, Greggie Oliver, Jason Montgomery, Josh Tidwell, Delmas Conley, Bobby Kitchen, Nick Bocook, Mark Frazier, Craig Gibson, Bill Williams, Donnie Stewart, Dean Boyd, Kenny Spencer, Josh Bocook.
Modifieds:
Feature-Dustin Webber, Bud Frazier, Adam Jordan, Jeremy Rayburn, Josh Wineman, Joe Hunley, Damon Taylor, Jason Cottrill, Bob Crace, Jr., Jamie Adams, Miles Cook, Brandy Taylor, Tim Rayburn, Garry Park, Jamie Lawson, Bob Mapes, Doug Adkins, Jon Walter, Fireball Pinkerton, Eric Shepherd.
Hobby Stocks:
Feature-Jamey Adams, Joe Williams, Justin Poling, John Powell, Richard Johnson, Nathan Preston, Danny Hamilton, Kyle Payne, Joe Buskirk, Dan Reno, Jeff Sheets, Aaron Forcum, Timmy Slack, Phillip Royster, Mike Brust, Tim Charles, Tommy Mossbarger, Daniel Martin.
OWENS RETIRES AS K-C FLAGMAN
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Daryl Owens and the name K-C Raceway are synonymous. In fact, in a way they grew up together. Owens, 59 of Waverly, the long-time K-C Raceway flagman announced his retirement from flagging this past week after a medical condition made it impossible for him to stay in the sport he loved.
K-C Raceway owner Jim Nier said, “We want Daryl to continue to be a part of the K-C Raceway family, but right now his health is what is most important. Daryl has done a great job for K-C Raceway over the years.”
Owen started flagging back in 1984 when K-C Raceway became that namesake under the Karshner-Cooper ownership. With the exception of a couple brief absences from the stand, Owen has spent nearly 23 years flagging some of the best names and biggest races in motorsports history.
“It is hard to pin-point any one special time (on the flagstand). They were all special to me,” said Owens. “But I had the honor of flagging the last race Rick Ferkel won here at K-C Raceway and I think it was the last race he won as an active driver. He was always a class act and I was always a big Rick Ferkel fan, so that was a special moment.”
Ferkel, the Ohio Traveler, was one of the original outlaw sprint drivers that was integral in launching and forming the foundation for the current “World of Outlaws” racing series.
Owens noted, “I had the opportunity to flag races that Jeff Gordon won here and Jeff’s first sprint win when he was 13 years old. I have had a lot of memories and meant a lot of great people.”
Owens also noted that it has been special to have flagged races with Tony Stewart, Dave Blaney, Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace and many other famous names in the line-up. He added, “All the drivers are special people whether they had a big name or whether they were a national star. I have had a chance to be a part of some of the best sprint and late model racing anywhere, especially the sanctioned late model races. I don’t think K-C has ever had a bad late model show. Some of those went three-wide right down to the checkered flag.”
“Daryl Owens has earned the respect of the racing community,” said K-C Raceway media director Scott Wolfe. “Daryl was always well-liked, but most of all he was respected by the drivers. You knew if Daryl had to get off the stand or he grabbed the black flag, he meant business. It wasn’t often he had to do that. The drivers just respected his calls moved along with the program.”
“Daryl is also a good friend,” added Wolfe. “I hope he is able to continue to be a regular here at the races. He is a first-class person.”
Owen reflected, “I have just about flagged every kind of race there was. I had the opportunity to flag the AMA Motorcycle series, the semi-tractor races they had here, and everything right on down to kids’ night and the bicycle races. It was all a lot of fun.”
Owens will also be retiring from CSX Railroad where he has worked for the past 37 years. He noted that he and wife Joyce will be going to the races and spending more time with family and friends. “It’s time to relax a little,” he said.
Owens joked, “I had a couple people ask me if I was gonna die. I told them, ‘not if I take care of myself.’ And that is a fact. I should be fine. Actually, I just have to keep an eye on my health and do what the doctors say.”
He went on to reassure fans and drivers that he hopes to be around for a long, long time.
Kenny Blade, the assistant flagman, will now assume full-time duties on the flagstand starting this coming Saturday. Races at K-C were rained out May 5, and another full pit area was sent home to wait for the Saturday, May 12 event.
Kids Night will be coming in two weeks, Saturday May 19 with special events and tours of the pits planned for the children.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe, Ohio two miles off SR 23 on Blain Highway. For more information, please call 740-289-4114 or 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C Raceway website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C Wet Again...Third Time will be a Charm
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio was rained
out for the second week in a row with a full pit area in wait of a big night
of racing. Once again cars from seven different states were in the pit
area, including cars from as far away as Oklahoma.
K-C Raceway will open its gates May 12 for a full racing program in four
divisions-- 410 Super Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks and Modifieds--
then host Kids' Night May 19 when the AMRA Road Warrior Tour comes to town.
That night there will be no sprint racing, but Late Models and Hobby Stocks
join the racing card.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR 23 at
Alma, two miles out Blain Highway.
Kids Night May 19, 2007
Kids Night coming to K-C Raceway May 19
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will host Kids Night, Saturday,
May 19 at Ohio's fastest high-banked dirt track. On the program will be
AMRA "Road Warrior Tour" Modifieds, Late Models, Hobby Stocks and a variety
of activities for the kids. Free prizes, games, face painting, balloons,
and the infamous "We-Be-Clowns" will be on hand for this fun-filled night.
Promoter Jim Nier announced, "We want to emphasize family at K-C Raceway.
Racing is a family sport and the kids are the future of the sport. This is
going to be a great night for the kids. We will have bike races for 3 age
groups-- Ages 4-6, ages 7-9 and ages 10-12. Trophy's and money will be
awarded for the top 3 finishers.
Nier added, "We will have the We-Be-Clowns there to do face painting and
balloon art, and also we will have pit tours in the form of a good old
fashioned hay ride."
Other door prizes and activities will be provided for the kids, including a
free hot dog and coke with advertising coupon.
Fans are asked to check out K-C Raceway and its all-new playground and
other important attractions for kids and adults of all ages.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma.
For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information,
visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114,
Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.
April 28- Season Opener Rained Out
K-C Raceway Season Opener rained out By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- With over 100 cars from several different states in the pits, the 2007 K-C Raceway season opener was rained out Saturday (April 28) after 27 sprint cars and 25 late models took qualifications. Just as the Sprint car dash was pushed into the staging area, an unexpected storm hit the track. Rain checks are good for any regular racing event.
The season opener has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 5 with a full racing card of 410 Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds on the agenda. Gates open at 4, hot laps are at 6 and racing begins at 7:30.
Veteran driver and former national champion Danny Smith of Danville, Indiana set the quick time in the sprint cars at 11:84, while R.J. Conley set fast time in the Late Models at 14:24. Cars from six different states were in attendance including former World of Outlaw great Shane Stewart, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Leipsic, Ohio sprint driver Butch Schroeder took a violent ride in warm-ups after a collision with Ed Neumeister. Schroeder climbed from the car, but was visibly shaken and did not return to competition. Neumeister returned to clock in with a top-five fast time.
Ticket prices for regular events are $12 for adult general admission, kids under 12 free, children 12-15 $5, and pit passes $25. Special event prices vary. Kids Night, featuring special entertainment for the kids, is coming May 19 when the AMRA modifieds join Late Models and Hobby Stocks on the racing card.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe at Alma, two miles out Blain Highway off SR 23 north of Waverly. For more information please call 289-4114 for tickets, call the track phone at 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C Raceway Website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
In Memory
Racing recently lost a great friend and supporter of K-C Raceway
W. John Bowles W. John Bowles, 52, of Chillicothe, died 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. He was an avid racing fan and regularly attended K-C Raceway.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007, in Mt. Tabor Cemetery with Rev. Randy Rinehart and Rev. Dennis Garman officiating. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ware Funeral Home.
He was born May 22, 1955, in Ross County, to Earl L. and Ada V. Lowry Bowles.
Surviving are his mother, Ada V. Bowles, of Chillicothe; sisters, Anna Irene Mossbarger, of Waverly and Hazel Jean Bowles and fiancé Tim Freeman, of Chillicothe; nephews, Victor Wright, of S. Salem, Frank E. Wright and his fiancée Robin, of Waverly and Tommy (Betsy) Mossbarger, of Chillicothe; nieces, Sarita (Kevin) Andrus, of Chillicothe, Victoria (Mike) Brown, Angela (Michael) Hicks and Virginia Mossbarger, all of Waverly; several grandnieces and nephews and special friends, Nancy and Curtis Evers and Gerald Hamm, all of Chillicothe. He was predeceased by his father, Earl L. Bowles, a sister, Donna V. Wright, a nephew, Earl Mossbarger and a niece, Tammy Mossbarger.
He had worked at numerous jobs as an equipment operator, and he loved dirt racing and coonhunting.
You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com
Originally published April 6, 2007
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- The "World's Most Powerful Stock Cars" will invade K-C
Raceway Saturday, August 25, 2007 when the World of Outlaws Late Model
Series will battle the nation's best dirt car drivers for the $10,000 top
prize.
...............Rick Eckert and Steve Francis are the only drivers who have raced in every
World of Outlaws Late Model Series feature event contested since 2004 and
both have enjoyed much success over the years on Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile
dirt track. Currently, Eckert sits 6th in the overall point standings, but
still eyes the 2007 title less than 150 points out of first behind the
Francis, the Kentucky Colonel, and current points leader.
Clint Smith is second, followed by Chub Frank, Josh Richards, and Shane
Clanton, while Darrell Lanigan, Tim Fuller, Bryan Shirley, and defending
Dirt Track World Championship winner Shannon Babb round out the top ten.
................All the top twenty in the nation's top division hope to be on hand for this
tune-up for the DTWC, October 18-19-20 at K-C Raceway.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe at Alma two miles off
SR23 on Blain Highway. For ticket information please call 740-289-4114 or
purchase tickets at the gate both weekends.
K-C Raceway to host World of Outlaws July 28, 2007
The Greatest Show on Dirt !!! World of Outlaw Sprints
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway has been anticipating the waning days of July for the entire season for what is expected to be the biggest sprint car event of the year. The World of Outlaws will make their only 2007 appearance of the season at the Chillicothe area speedplant this Saturday, July 28 for the nationally televised event (Tape delayed on ESPN 2, Sunday 11 a.m.)
With the excitement of the King’s Royal and the Eastern swing behind them, the competitors of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series are surging into the final leg of the season as they continue with the SuperClean Month of Money.
Twenty full-time of the nation's best open wheel drivers on tour with the WoO will be on hand with several Invaders from throughout the Midwest. They will be joined by most of the K-C regulars, some of the region's best drivers in their own right, who are battling it out for the K-C points championship.
Among the stars attending will be points leader Donnie Schatz, perienniel outlaw king Steve Kinser, 9-time feature winner Joey Saldana, Danny Lasoski, Daryn Pittman, Jason Meyers, Paul McMahan in the Tony Stewart Racing #20, Jason Solwold, Jac Haudenschild, Tim Shaffer, Terry McCarl, Jason Sides, Kerry Madsen, and Randy Hannigan just to name a few.
Modifieds and Hobby Stocks will be on the racing card also.
Pit gates will open at K-C Raceway at 4 p.m. EDT. Grandstands will open at 4:30 p.m., with hot laps set to begin at 6:30 p.m. The official Web site of K-C Raceway is << www.kc-raceway.com >> All tickets will be sold at the gate.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio three miles out SR 23 at Alma on Blain Highway.
Points Race Heats Up-Up-UP!!!
"K-C HOLD'EM" TO BECOME ANNUAL EVENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE............ "TOMAHAWK TWENTY' to Share Racing Card....2007
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- K-C Raceway has had a very competitive year in the points race in all division is as close as one could get. In the modified division several local drivers hope to pull into victory lane for the $1,500 K-C Hold'em this Saturday night. The K-C Hold'em will be joined on the racing card by the Tomahawk 20 for Hobby Stocks paying $1,000 to win.
Nine time champ Bob Crace, Jr. of nearby Massieville is back on top and leads another champion Bud Frazier by just 4 points, while yet another Chillicothe driver Dave Fireball Pinkerton sets in third with 196 points just eight markers out of the lead. Anyone in the top ten has a shot at the title this year. Rounding out the top ten are Jamie Adams, Jeremy Rayburn, Mike Long, Jason Cottrill, Damon Taylor, Tim Rayburn, and Mark Bailey.
Likewise, Justin Poling leads Joe Williams by just four points in the Hobby Stock division. Williams a third generation driver from Chillicothe is hot in pursuit of a title that was forged years ago in Atomic Speedway/K-C Raceway history books by his grandfather, uncle, and father. With two nights of bad luck behind him, both sandwiched around three victorys, Chillicothe's Tommy Mossbarger sits fourth behind Nathan Preston, and just ahead of Dan Reno, who had his best run of the year last week.
Kyle Payne, Aaron Chesser, Joe Buskirk, Jamey Adams, and Warren Ison round out the top ten.
The Nier family once again has stepped to the table and in the genre of an old-time Wild, Wild West shootout the clan is dealing a full-house of an event for its support divisions, bringing the best open wheel modified racers for a wild ride into town for the first annual "K-C Hold'em", a $1,500-to-win open wheel modified round-up on the historic high banks of Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. Joining the modifieds on the racing card Saturday, June 30 will be the first annual "Tomahawk 20" for Hobby Stocks, paying a whopping $1,000 to win.
K-C Raceway owner Jim Nier hopes to up the ante for this prestigious event which is hoped to capture the attention of modified racers from across the country with an increased feature purse. Another gold chip for the racers is that it will provide the ultimate preparation for the upcoming Dirt Track World Championship battle this October 18-20. The winner will go home with a $1,500 paycheck with second place paying $1,000 and a hefty purse to place.. AMRA rules will be followed, however, no tire brand is mandatory as designated by that sanctioning body. The K-C tire rule of whatever tire you qualify with be the tire that is raced on (see details).
In the Hobby Stock division, the winner will get $1,000-to-win . Many of the major modified sanctions are taking the night off this weekend, stacking the deck for what could well be a record car count at Jim Nier's speed plant. Please check the K-C raceway website for details and rules or call the K-C Raceway office to confirm that your car is legal at 740-289-4114. Printable Entry forms can be found on the website.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, three miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 6PM.
.................................................................
One of the Biggest Racing Events of the Year ! ! !
The Night The Stars Come Out on June 23 (See Articles below)
IRS Late Models~~~All-Star 410 Sprints~~~Modifieds
The Night the Stars Come Out…….June 23
CLARIFICATION OF JUNE 23 K-C RACEWAY RACES
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Because of an error, recent K-C Raceway flyers and some advertising copy inadvertently listed Hobby Stocks on the racing card with the 410 outlaw sprints and late models for the "Night the Stars Come Out" anniversary celebration on June 23. Modifieds, not Hobby Stocks, will join the All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint cars and Independent Racing Series (IRS) late Models in a dual $5,000 to win extravaganza. The management of K-C Raceway regrets the error. For further clarification, Modifieds, not Hobby Stocks will be racing June 23.
The newly organized and extremely competitive IRS late model series has the top five drivers separated by 35 points or less. Zanesville's Rick Aukland leads the group with 634 points, followed by Wayne Chinn-633, Ryan Markham-632, Dave Hess Jr.-624, and Robbie Scott-607. Fifteen or so big-name drivers who typically run with the IRS will be joined by some of the Midwest's best racers for this big event.
Likewise, the All-Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars have a close points battle. Danville, Indiana's Danny Smith, former World of Outlaw driver leads the points chase, followed by last year's champ Greg Wilson, Brian Paulus, Brandon Martin, Brian Ellenberger, Paul May, Ed Neumeister, Craig Mintz, Brock Mayes, and Bill Rose. Many other big names in the sprint car world will be racing this weekend.
The Night the Stars Come Out unofficially kicks off the all-Ohio Outlaw Sprint Speedweek which has eight straight days of All-Star sprint car racing throughout the state of Ohio. For more information about this race and the entire speedweek points' chase, please visit << www.allstarsprint.com >> K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio three miles off SR 23 on Blain Highway at Alma. For further information please call 740-663-4141 or 740-289-4114; or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
The Night the Stars Come Out…….June 23
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OH- K-C Raceway has made final preparations for one of it's biggest shows of the year, the "Night the Stars Come Out" All-Star Circuit of Champion Outlaw Sprint Car/ IRS Late Model doubleheader each paying $5,000 to win. This year’s event is set for Saturday, June 23 at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio, where drivers from deep into the Midwest, the East Coast, and abroad have expressed an interest in challenging the K-C high banks. Modifieds will join the two premier series on the racing card.
Long one of the top racing organizations in the country, the All-Star Circuit of Champions are off to another thrilling season of some of the greatest sprint car racing on earth. Unofficially, Speedweek is kicked off with a preliminary event at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway.
The 25th Annual “UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by RacingJunk.com” is just around the corner and things are starting to heat up. The week kicks of on Sunday June 24th at Attica Raceway Park and continues through seven consecutive nights of racing at Wayne County Speedway, Waynesfield Motor Sports Park, Hilltop Raceway, Fremont Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and wraps up at Eldora Speedway on June 30th.
The tradition and prestige of this annual summer event draws fans and drivers from all across the land and even from across the pond as several Australian drivers will be turning laps in Ohio this season. Not only is this an event that fans look forward to attending, but it is also a place where corporations within the racing industry choose to showcase their goods and services.
"The Night the Stars Come Out" is a showcase event that allows drivers from across the country to show their talents and enter their names in the K-C record books. The top All-Star drivers include Greg Wilson, Danny Smith, Brian Paulus, Brandon Martin, Paul May, Brian Ellenberger, Ed Neumeister,Craig Mintz, Shane Stewart, Brock Mayes, Bill Rose, Kenny Jacobs, and Dale Blaney among many others.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR23 two miles out Blain Highway. For further information call 740-289-4114 or 740-663-4141, or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C to host Late Models/ Vintage American Race Cars Saturday...June 16, 2007
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will host the Vintage American
Race Car organization for a vintage race exhibition in conjunction with a
complete race program of Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds this
Saturday, June 16. There will be no sprint cars this week, however, the
sprints and late models will take center stage next Saturday when they share
the racing card for "The Night the Stars Come Out" on June 23. Modifieds
will join the sprints and late models on the racing card June 23.
The mission of the Vintage American Race Cars Incorporation, with it's
membership and race promoters, is to keep racing of the past in the public
eye, in a safe and entertaining environment, and to educate the public of
the earlier years of racing. The V.A.R.C. organization consists of drivers
and owners from throughout the Midwest and runs an exhibition of vintage
racing with authentic vintage race cars during the summer months. Old race
cars from the 1930's to early 1980's race with the vintage club.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio three miles off
SR 23 on Blain Highway at Alma. For further information please call
740-663-4141 or 740-289-4114; or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
...........................................................................................
The Night the Stars Come Out…….June 23
The Night the Stars Come Out…….June 23,2007
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OH-The All-Star Circuit of Champions’ sprint cars and “The Night the Stars Come Out” at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway share a common bond. They have been together since the beginning of what set out to be a one-time anniversary special over ten years ago. The success of the event has made it one of the gem’s in modern dirt track racing. This year’s event is set for Saturday, June 23 at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio.
Originally staged with the now defunct Renegade Stars, “The Night the Stars Come Out” has been established as one of the top early-summer racing events nationwide. This year the All-Stars share top-billing with the IRA late models.
The Independent Racing Series heads to Ohio June 23 when it invades Jim Nier's K-C Raceway for the shared billing with the All-Star Circuit of Champion sprint cars in this annual gala event. The event will pay the late models and sprints $5,000 to win with $400 start money in the late models and a similar All-Star sprint car pay-off structure.
This will be the first-time ever appearance by the IRA organization. Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, West Virginia is one of the top dogs on the circuit along with Wayne Chinn of Bradford, Ohio who currently leads the Rookie of the Year chase. Other top drivers running regularly with the IRA include Dave Hess Jr., Ryan Markham, Rick Bond, Rick Aukland, Robbie Scott ®, Bart Hartman, Chris Wilson ®, Duane Chamberlain and many more.
The IRA Late Model tire rule for the event includes: Hoosier 1200, 1300, 1400, 1600 (LM20 & LM40 are also legal). American Racer compounds include: SD33, SD44, SD48, and MD56. The compounds only on the Rear, open tires on the front end of the car.
EVENT PURSE For late models: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7) $1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525, 15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400, 23) $400, 24) $400.
For more information about the series visit the IRS website: http://www.irsracing.net/home.nxg
Long one of the top racing organizations in the country, the All-Star Circuit of Champions are off to another thrilling season of some of the greatest sprint car racing on earth. Unofficially, Speedweek is kicked off with a preliminary event at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway.
The 25th Annual “UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by RacingJunk.com” is just around the corner and things are starting to heat up. The week kicks of on Sunday June 24th at Attica Raceway Park and continues through seven consecutive nights of racing at Wayne County Speedway, Waynesfield Motor Sports Park, Hilltop Raceway, Fremont Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and wraps up at Eldora Speedway on June 30th.
The tradition and prestige of this annual summer event draws fans and drivers from all across the land and even from across the pond as several Australian drivers will be turning laps in Ohio this season. Not only is this an event that fans look forward to attending, but it is also a place where corporations within the racing industry choose to showcase their goods and services.
"The Night the Stars Come Out" is a showcase event that allows drivers from across the country to show their talents and enter their names in the K-C record books. The top All-Star drivers include Greg Wilson, Danny Smith, Brian Paulus, Brandon Martin, Paul May, Brian Ellenberger, Ed Neumeister,Craig Mintz, Shane Stewart, Brock Mayes, Bill Rose, Kenny Jacobs, and Dale Blaney among many others.
The typical All Star race program consists of time trials, qualifying heat races, a Dash and C, B and A Main events, determined by the number of cars signed in for an event. A $25,700 purse is being posted, paying $5,000 to win and $400 to start.
K-C will be off June 9, then will host the Vintage American Race Cars on June 16 and will host the Night the Stars Come Out on June 23
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR23 two miles out Blain Highway. For further information call 740-289-4114 or 740-663-4141, or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
WPAY Radio in Portsmouth to broadcast The Night the Stars Come Out
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO- K-C Raceway and WPAY Radio 104.1 have announced that the local radio station, long a leader in auto racing coverage both locally and at the national level, will broadcast live from K-C Raceway on June 23, 2007 during "The Night the Stars Come Out " gala racing event. K-C Raceway is proud to have WPAY aboard for the coverage of this event made possible through the B.A.S. Racing Network.
This year’s event is set for Saturday, June 23 at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. The success of the event has made it one of the gem’s in modern dirt track racing.
Originally staged with the now defunct Renegade Stars, “The Night the Stars Come Out” has been established as one of the top early-summer racing events nationwide. This year the All-Stars share top-billing with the IRA late models. The event will pay the late models and sprints $5,000 to win with $400 start money in the late models and a similar All-Star sprint car pay-off structure.
K-C will be off June 9, then will host the Vintage American Race Cars on June 16 and will host the Night the Stars Come Out on June 23
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR23 two miles out Blain Highway. For further information call 740-289-4114 or 740-663-4141, or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
The Night the Stars Come Out…….June 23
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OH-The Independent Racing Series heads to Ohio June 23 when it invades Jim Nier's K-C Raceway for a shared billing with the All-Star Circuit of Champion sprint cars in the annual gala event "The Night The Stars Come Out!" The event will pay the late models $5,000 to win / $400 to start with a similar All-Star sprint car pay-off structure.
This will be the first-time ever appearance by the IRS organization. Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, West Virginia is one of the top dogs on the circuit along with Wayne Chinn of Bradford, Ohio who currently leads the Rookie of the Year chase. Other top drivers running regularly with the IRA include Dave Hess Jr., Ryan Markham, Rick Bond, Rick Aukland, Robbie Scott ®, Bart Hartman, Chris Wilson ®, Duane Chamberlain and many more.
The IRS Late Model tire rule for the event includes: Hoosier 1200, 1300, 1400, 1600 (LM20 & LM40 are also legal). American Racer compounds include: SD33, SD44, SD48, and MD56. The compounds only on the Rear, open tires on the front end of the car.
EVENT PURSE For late models: 1) $5000, 2) $3000, 3) $2000, 4) $1600, 5) $ 1400, 6) $1200, 7) $1000, 8) $900, 9) $800, 10) $700, 11) $600, 12) $575, 13) $550, 14) $525, 15) $500, 16) $ 475, 17) $450, 18) $425, 19) $400, 20) $400, 21) $400, 22) $400, 23) $400, 24) $400.
For more information about the series visit the IRS website: http://www.irsracing.net/home.nxg
Long one of the top racing organizations in the country, the All-Star Circuit of Champions are off to another thrilling season of some of the greatest sprint car racing on earth. Unofficially, Speedweek is kicked off with a preliminary event at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway.
The 25th Annual “UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by RacingJunk.com” is just around the corner and things are starting to heat up. The week kicks of on Sunday June 24th at Attica Raceway Park and continues through seven consecutive nights of racing at Wayne County Speedway, Waynesfield Motor Sports Park, Hilltop Raceway, Fremont Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park, and wraps up at Eldora Speedway on June 30th.
The tradition and prestige of this annual summer event draws fans and drivers from all across the land and even from across the pond as several Australian drivers will be turning laps in Ohio this season. Not only is this an event that fans look forward to attending, but it is also a place where corporations within the racing industry choose to showcase their goods and services.
"The Night the Stars Come Out" is a showcase event that allows drivers from across the country to show their talents and enter their names in the K-C record books. The top All-Star drivers include Greg Wilson, Danny Smith, Brian Paulus, Brandon Martin, Paul May, Brian Ellenberger, Ed Neumeister,Craig Mintz, Shane Stewart, Brock Mayes, Bill Rose, Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Kenny Jacobs, and Dale Blaney.
The typical All Star race program consists of time trials, qualifying heat races, a Dash and C, B and A Main events, determined by the number of cars signed in for an event. A $25,700 purse is being posted, paying $5,000 to win and $400 to start.
K-C will host 410 Sprints, Modifieds, and Hobby Stocks this week (June 2), then will host the Vintage American Race Cars on June 16 and will host the Night the Stars Come Out on June 23. K-C Raceway will have will have a full racing program on May 26 featuring all-four classes of cars. There will be no racing June 9.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR23 two miles out Blain Highway. For further information call 740-289-4114 or 740-663-4141, or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
.....................................
Kids Night coming to K-C Raceway May 19,2007
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will host Kids Night, Saturday,
May 19 at Ohio's fastest high-banked dirt track. On the program will be
AMRA "Road Warrior Tour" Modifieds, Late Models, Hobby Stocks and a variety
of activities for the kids. Free prizes, games, face painting, balloons,
and the infamous "We-Be-Clowns" will be on hand for this fun-filled night.
Promoter Jim Nier announced, "We want to emphasize family at K-C Raceway.
Racing is a family sport and the kids are the future of the sport. This is
going to be a great night for the kids. We will have bike races for 3 age
groups-- Ages 4-6, ages 7-9 and ages 10-12. Trophy's and money will be
awarded for the top 3 finishers.
Nier added, "We will have the We-Be-Clowns there to do face painting and
balloon art, and also we will have pit tours in the form of a good old
fashioned hay ride."
Other door prizes and activities will be provided for the kids, including a
free hot dog and coke with advertising coupon.
Fans are asked to check out K-C Raceway and its all-new playground and
other important attractions for kids and adults of all ages.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma.
For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information,
visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114,
Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.
K-C LOOKING FOR APRIL FLOWERS---NO SHOWERS
BY SCOTT WOLFE
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Jim Nier's K-C Raceway is looking at an early-to-mid April start to the 2007 racing season, which hopes to be a promising season for the local racing scene as well as a successful venture for the veteran Nier family promotion team. The coldest February since the mid-1800's delayed work at the facility, and thus has delayed the release of the 2007 racing schedule which hopes to be released to the media in the next couple weeks.
"We haven't been able to do much because of the weather," said Jim Nier, Sr. "We have a few details to iron out with the schedule, but its mostly in place. We have signed on the traditional big races, and hope to serve our local racers and fans with a good weekly show. We have to look at a later start than we have planned in the past, but right now it will be racing as usual most every Saturday night."
K-C has tried to get the jump on area racing the past few years with an early March start, but the weather just never cooperated and delayed the start of the season into April. This year's winter allowed some work to be done early, but late January freezes and February record-low temperatures brought progress to a halt at Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile dirt oval. The World of Outlaws will return in 2007 with the WoO sprints coming to town July 28, 2007 and the late models August 25, 2007. The non-sanctioned 27th annual DTWC will be the weekend of October 18-19-20. Traditional dates with the All-Star Circuit of Champions are expected along with possible non-sanctioned "Invitationals" and high dollar shows for support classes.
Over 450 drivers in four classes from 32 states, Canada, and Australia visited K-C Raceway during the 2006 racing season. Thirty-five different drivers won feature events in various classes. Three NEXTEL cup drivers participated at K-C Raceway last season--Kenny Wallace, Kenny Schrader, and two-time champion Tony Stewart.
A lot of off-season driver changes have occurred during the off-season, many drivers have new paint schemes, several fans have taken the plunge to purchase cars and become drivers themselves, and the 2006 champs are poised to defend their titles. Jimmy Stinson, Englewood, Ohio was the 2006 410 sprint champion, while Jason Montgomery of Jackson claimed his second straight Late Model crown. Aaron Higgins of Waverly took the Modified crown and has since purchased the Ray Pullins #29 sprint car for a shot at a career in 410 racing. Tommy Mossbarger, Chillicothe, Ohio will be set to defend his Hobby Stock championship.
K-C Raceway would like to once again congratulate its champions and all of its competitors and fans. 2006 was a weather-challenged year with seven races rained out early and two other events ran with threatening rains in Waverly and Chillicothe--a promoter's nightmare. Then all was topped off by the ultra-muddy, but super-exciting Dirt Track World Championship compacted from a three-day to two-day extravaganza.
K-C Raceway races weekly shows on Saturday nights throughout the summer, featuring 410 Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds. Special events are sanctioned by various series including The World of Outlaws and Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT MotorSportsTM who can be reached at <<http://www.theworldofoutlaws.com>> . The All-Stars can be reached at their website: << http://www.allstarsprint.com >>
K-C is 12 miles south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.
Just How Prestigious is the Dirt Track World Championship....WELL here comes Tony!! and ALL the STARS of Dirt Track Racing 2006
Chillicothe, OH --- Famed NASCAR Nextel Cup star and Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart is the latest driver to enter the upcoming 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts. The crown jewel race will be held October 19-21 at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH and will pay the winner $50,000 to win. Stewart is no stranger to racing dirt Late Models and recently finished second at the recent Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals in Knoxville, IA.
Stewart indicated his recent success at Knoxville, his desire to compete, and the prestige of the DTWC were all factors in his entry. Plus, he says "the opportunity came....and I jumped at the chance to come to K-C."
“It's always a treat for dirt racing fans to be able to see a NASCAR driver at the track, but having Tony Stewart come to race is something special,” commented Dean Nardi, who along with DTWC founder Carl Short is promoting the event. “Stewart will surely give a top notch effort as he showed with a strong 2nd place finish at the recent Knoxville Late Model Nationals. The surprise winner of that race was Brian Shirley, who also will be appearing at the DTWC.”
“We urge the fans to come out early to K-C Raceway. Advance ticket sales were very strong, running well ahead of last year's pace, and with the addition of Stewart to the field interest is running even higher than normal in the 26th annual DTWC.”
Stewart will be competing in his Mark Richards prepared Rocket Chassis sponsored by the Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Boats and teamed with Josh ‘Kid Rocket’ Richards.
The 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shorts will be held from October 19-21 at Jim Nier's KC Raceway south of Chillicothe, OH near Waverly, OH and is being promoted by Carl Short and Dean Nardi.
Tickets prices will be $50 for adult general admission, $15 children general admission ages 6-11 with children under age six admitted free for general admission. Three-day pit passes will be $60.
Special reserved seating is also being made available for the 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts. The top five rows of the grandstands, including the main grandstands and the new grandstands in turn four, will be mandated reserved seating. Pre-sale tickets for reserved seating are $45 per ticket. After October 9th reserved seating will be $55. Reserved seating ticket prices for children age 11 and under will be $15 per ticket pre-sale and $20 per ticket after October 9th. A seating chart is available on the KC Raceway website (www.kc-raceway.com) and race fans may pick their preferred seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts kicks off on Thursday evening October 19 with an open practice session. Qualifying and heat races will be held on Friday evening October 20 with the consolation race, a non-qualifiers race and the 100-lap Dirt Track World Championship to be held on Saturday evening October 21. Sunday October 22 will serve as the rain date.
Driver entry fee will be $100 if pre-entered by October 9th, 2006. After October 9th the driver entry fee will be $200.
For further information visit the K-C Raceway website << www.kc-raceway.com >>> or call 289-4114.
September 6, 2006 - DTWC Takes On'International' Flavor With Drown-Vosbergen Team-Up ...Read More
Sept. 6, 2006 - Aukland, Conley Among Drivers To Do DTWC Double-Duty ...Read More
September 4, 2006 - Aukland, Conley Among Drivers To Do DTWC Double-Duty ...Read More
August 28, 2006 - Three ‘DTWC Pre-Race Shows’ To Be Broadcast ...Read More
August 15, 2006 - Sprint Car Superstar Kenny Jacobs Enters Dirt Track World Championship ...Read More
August 7, 2006 - Dirt Racers Radio At 26th Annual DTWC ...Read More
June 28, 2006 - Promoters Assemble Top-Flight Staff For 26th Annual DTWC ...Read More
June 5, 2006 - Arizona Sport Shirts Named 06 DTWC Presenting Sponsor ...Read More
May 2, 2006 - DTWC Reserved Seating Open ...Read More
April 14, 2006 - Unprecedented Interest In 26th DTWC ...Read More
March 13, 2006 - Corey Conley First Entry For DTWC Modified Main ...Read More
February 22, 2006 - Dirt Track World Championship Tickets Available ...Read More
K-C Raceway Promo... Can some driver pull the ultimate upset??
Also, Race details and format...........
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Last year was a "Research and Development"/"Wait and See" type transitional year for the number one Dirt Late Model Race in America-- The Dirt Track World Championship!!! The results of the research came in quickly and the data was unanimous in that the DTWC had found a new home with a renewed spirit in Jim Nier's K-C Raceway. This year's extravaganza will hit the K-C high banks October 19-20-21 for what will the first-year reunion of a graduation party that hopes to last a lifetime.
The race will follow about the same format that was popular with fans last season, including the second annual Jim Dunn Memorial race--a race for non-qualifiers-- that bolsters the purse and gives the throng of racers that congregate an extra excentive beyond making the top 24 starting spots.
The 2005 race saw Scott Bloomquist bring home the win on a track that was prepared to perfection with exciting three-wide racing for the top spot and for position back-in-the pack. Fans can expect the same quality track service at the 2006 DTWC as they did last season--kudos to Dave and Bryan Karshner.
Last year, Jason Montgomery the 2005 K-C champion wanted so badly to do well in front of the home town fans. A flat tire on his initial qualifying run stymied his chances for success as he had to start every race in the rear. Montgomery vows a different outcome in 2006. As 2006 champ he is the top dog in a long line of high quality drivers that have visited K-C this season. Montgomery wants a good showing and ultimately the win, but he knows it will be tough.
Kenny Christy, a top-notch veteran driver, who finished second in K-C points is another top contender with local flavor, while the Conley-Clan of patriarch Delmas Conley and sons R.J. and Rod have visited K-C somewhat regularly in 2006 to prepare for the super bowl of dirt track racing. The question is--Can a local driver upset the big boys fromt he national tours?
Many are skeptical, but still many believe in the magic. The magic that carries over from the "Magic of Pennsboro" slogan piped across the nation when Jim Dunn scored the ultimate upset in the very first DTWC.
Bart Hartman has been a frequent visitor to K-C in 2006 and has twice found victory lane. Jackie Boggs owned K-C last season, but made few appearances in 2006. Still he is a fan favorite to conquer the unconquerable.
Eddie Carrier, Jr.-- a fairly local K-C man a year ago-- is vying for "Rookie of the Year" points on the outlaw trail, yet considers himself a local from nearby, Teays Valley, WV. Steve Casebolt, Jr., Mike Balzano, Steve Shaver and John Blankenship joined Tim McCreadie at K-C this season and are past victors.
But reflecting back to the local flavor; can the grassroots top-ten K-C competitor be the next man to make DTWC history. K-C is sort of shifting gears between a sprint car track and a late model track. Fans of both sanctions claim victory, but the biggest name in dirt track stock car racing now calls K-C home.
Greggie Oliver has been on the climb and really shortened the learning curve the past two seasons. Oliver is fast and a solid fourth place point man this year, edging veteran Mark Frazier-- 5 time champion --who came on strong at the conclusion of the year. Other names to note are Tony Throckmorton, Craig Gibson, and Ben Adkins, who along with the Conleys (Delmas 3rd, Rod Conley 6th, R.J. 12th) rounded out the top ten with Hartman in 9th.
Blake and Wayne Chinn were successful at K-C this year, joining Scott Edmisten, Mike Wilson and Aaron Bapst as drivers with local connections eager to gain stardom. Who knows? Maybe 2006 will bring another year of magic.
The 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts kicks off on Thursday evening October 19 with an open practice session. Qualifying and heat races will be held on Friday evening October 20 with the consolation race, a non-qualifiers race and the 100-lap Dirt Track World Championship to be held on Saturday evening October 21. Sunday October 22 will serve as the rain date.
Driver entry fee will be $100 if pre-entered by October 1, 2006. After October 1 the driver entry fee will be $200. All entry and pit fees will remain the same as last year but this year the Modifieds will run entirely on Thursday and Friday. "For the 2006 race, we decided to alter the schedule so that the Modifieds would be able to complete their portion of the DTWC with a 40-lap feature on Friday night," revealed promoeter Dean Nardi. "All qualifying for the Modifieds will be held on Thursday, leaving just the feature to be run after the Late Model heats Friday."
To purchase presale tickets and pit passes and/or to pre-enter a driver, money orders, cashier's checks and credit cards may be used. The DTWC will accept pre-sale credit card orders with Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. To place your credit card order telephone the DTWC office toll free: 800.536.5277.
Tickets are also available via mail order by sending a money order or cashier's check to: DTWC, P.O. Box 349, Powell, TN 37849.
Race fans will also be able to order pre-sale tickets from the Dirt Track World Championship presented by Arizona Sport Shirts website designed by Lynn Appleget of Appleget Associates at: www.dtwc.net Fans will also be able to order pre-sale tickets from the DTWC website.
For additional information about the 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship contact: P. O. Box 349 - Powell, TN 37849. Telephone: 865-947-0500 or visit the DTWC website at << http://www.dtwc.net >> or the K-C Raceway website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C Raceway signs ....
Wallace wins Mods .....see race results
Nextel NASCAR drivers Schrader and Wallace to Thursday night race
By Scott Wolfe
NASCAR Night at the Races
Autographs 5-6 p.m. [2006]
Adults $22.00
Kids 13-15 $10.00
Kids 7-12 $5.00
6 and under free
Pit Passes $30.00
Gates open at 4 p.m.
All seating this night is General Admission. No advance ticket sales and no reserved seating
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-In what may be the biggest night of the year at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway, Nextel Cup racing in-part is coming to the region Thursday, August 17. Over 100 nights a year Nextel Cup stars Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace put on their helmets and strap into a race car. One of those dates is scheduled August 17 at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway, a special Thursday night race, where Schrader will compete against the locals and Midwest's best dirt Late Model drivers and Wallace will race in his AMRA Modified against the local racers.
Since he was a little boy growing up in Fenton, Mo., Schrader has found some of his greatest happiness driving in circles. And after 20 full seasons in NASCAR’s elite series, Schrader still can’t wait to put on his helmet, strap in his driver’s seat and chase the checkered flag every Sunday afternoon or any other day of the week for that matter.
It is that desire and dedication to drive that has earned Schrader the reputation around the garage as a true racer’s racer. It’s nothing for Schrader to run a couple of dirt races during the week, compete in the Nextel Cup Series on the weekend and then show up at another dirt track show on Monday night. It is in one of these scheduled events that Schrader will compete on the highbanks of K-C Raceway.
In fact, many have said that Kenny Schrader will race just about anything that has wheels. Asphalt or dirt, superspeedway or half-mile track – it really doesn’t matter as long as it has three pedals and a steering wheel.
" I’ve been racing since I could walk, and it is really all I have ever wanted to do. To be honest, I would race everyday if I had the opportunity.”
And that’s no understatement. At one point in his career, Schrader was running in excess of 100 races each year. In recent years, Schrader has cut that number back to about 90 races a season, but he still climbs in that race car every time he has the chance.
For the past 20 years, Schrader has focused on racing full-time in the Nextel Cup Series. However, he also drives for his self-owned team in a variety of series including the Craftsman Truck Series, the NASCAR Grand National West Division, the NASCAR Auto Zone Elite Southwest Series and the ARCA Series. Schrader also finds time to stay close to his roots as he also races at various dirt tracks throughout the Midwest each year.
Over the past 20 years in the Nextel Cup Series, Schrader has collected a total 640 starts and more than $25 million in earnings.
“I want to spend my time racing,” Schrader said. “It’s not only my job, but it’s also my hobby. I love the time that I get to spend behind the wheel, and as long as I can, I’m going to race whenever I get the chance.”
For Kenny Wallace, the desire to race is just as great. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 23, 1963, Kenny is the youngest of three boys, and racing was a household reality before any of the boys could wheel a car. Dad Russ Wallace was a formidable racer on the local dirt tracks.
Wallace has his own race team and teams with Kenny Schrader on off-nights to do what he loves most-drive a race car. Wallace owns his own dirt modified and enjoys the thrill of broadsliding through the turns of fast, high speed dirt ovals like K-C Raceway.
Wallace’s Busch Series accomplishments include nine wins, ten poles, and eight seasons in the top ten in driver points. In fact, Kenny has finished in the top ten in every full Busch Series season he has ever run, including a second-place run in 1991 that ended just 74 points shy of the championship in what is still one of the closest points battles in series history. In addition to his wins, Kenny boasted 58 top-five finishes and 141 top-ten runs prior to the 2005 season. In 312 starts, that’s a top ten finish in more than 45% of his races!
Kenny also has over 300 starts in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. He has grabbed three poles, six top-five, and 27 top-ten finishes, including three career high second-place runs. Kenny’s most well known finish probably came when he pushed the late great Dale Earnhardt to his final Cup victory at Talladega in 2000 in a thrilling last lap shootout. Kenny also has two Budweiser Shootouts to his credit. In 1998, Kenny and his brother Rusty Wallace staged a thrilling one-two finish on the last lap with Kenny pushing Rusty across the checkers for the win. In 2002 Kenny finished ninth in the Shootout.
Kenny has also found success in the world of television. He is the co-host of two programs for Speed Channel each week; NASCAR This Morning, which airs before the Nextel Cup race each week, and NASCAR Victory Lane, which extends post-race coverage. Kenny and his family are also fixtures on FX’s hit show NASCAR Drivers: 360.
K-C Raceway is located on Blain Highway off SR 23 between Waverly and Chillicothe at Alma. For further information or to order tickets please visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >> or call 740-663-4141 or 289-4114.
WoO Mean 15 Coming to K-C Aug. 5, 2006
(See accompanying story below)
A Change of Luck: Kemenah Heads to K-C Raceway with Momentum
By: Tony Veneziano, WoO Sprint Series PR Director
Chad Kemenah was on top of the world on February 9. He had just turned in a
dominating performance to pick up the season opening World of Outlaws win at
Volusia Speedway Park. Fresh off the heels of winning four straight titles
with the All Star Circuit of Champions, he was all geared up to take to the road
with the World of Outlaws for the first time ever to follow the series
full-time.
Since then though, it has been a roller-coaster season for the native of
Findlay, Ohio. He has gotten caught up in accidents that were not of his
making. He has suffered some mechanical woes on the car. In addition to
this, he even sustained a severe ankle injury in early June at Eldora Speedway.
The last couple of weeks have brought optimism back to Kemenah and the team
as they had a very successful trip to New York last week, including a fifth
place run at Lebanon Valley Speedway. He backed that up in the finale of the
Princeton PolyDome Nationals by coming home 10th.
This weekend, he looks forward to returning to his home state for a pair of
races, on Friday at Eldora Speedway, and on Saturday at K-C Raceway. Though
he is not very superstitious, Kemenah knows that luck always comes into play in
racing, both good and bad. He is hoping that the team has gotten all of
their bad luck out of the way, and knows they have a strong foundation to continue
to build on.
"I hope our luck has changed," said Kemenah, who drives the
RacinSoles.com/Underground Utilities Inc. Eagle. "I am not sure about a
total change in luck. I feel real good going back to K-C. We have a lot of laps
there. It?s a really neat racetrack and it should be a good show for the
fans."
For Kemenah and his team, it will also provide a welcome stop back at their
own shop, after logging numerous miles on the road over the last few weeks.
Among those treks, was a 1,200 mile journey from New York to Minnesota over the
course of a day and a half.
"We'll actually be able to go home and sleep in our own beds for a few
days," said Kemenah. "We'll definitely take advantage of being home for a little
bit."
One of the constants for the team all year long, has been how hard the crew
led by Chad?s brother Brian, has worked. A prime example of this was at Lebanon
Valley when the car lost a rear end during the dash only moments before the
A-Feature was scheduled to roll off. Never thinking of giving up, the crew
was able to change it and had Chad ready for A-Main, in which he raced his way
to the fifth spot, to pick up his 7th top-five finish of the season.
"The crew has done a great job all year long," he said. "It has not been an
easy season for us so far. We have tore up a lot of stuff and had a lot of bad
luck. They have held their heads up and every time something happens, they try to
get it fixed. We go out and do the best that we can."
On Saturday night, he looks forward to taking to the track at K-C, where he
has won at in the past, with the All Stars. He enters the race leading the chase
for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award Presented by Maxim Racing
and ButlerBuilt. He is 7th overall in World of Outlaws championship points. He
has turned countless laps at the racy 3/8-mile oval. Will that give him an
advantage against the rest of the Mean 15?
"I don't know how much having more laps helps against these guys," he said.
"Some of the guys have never seen it. Laps don?t hurt you anywhere. I don?t
care where it is. Hopefully we can benefit from running there quite a bit.
Usually that place is the same most of the time, and we'll see what
happens."
Though there is always pressure to perform well at a race that is close to
home, Kemenah and his team always place high expectations on themselves, no matter
where they are at.
"Whenever you go back home, you want to perform well," Kemenah said. "We try
as hard as we can every night though. Hopefully we'll have a good run there and
make all the people that know us proud."
One perk about going back to K-C Raceway is that Kemenah will get the chance
to mingle with family, friends, and fans, who only get to see him race a couple
times each season. Also some of his sponsors will get a chance to come to
the event and see him on the track.
"We'll see a lot of people that we know," he said. "We ran K-C for almost
two years. It will be good to go back and see some of those fans."
Luck can change at any point, and Kemenah believes if the team keeps working
hard, good things will continue to come their way. They have shown they are
fast on all types of tracks, and if not for a couple of bad breaks, they
probably would have a handful of wins right now.
"We want to keep finishing the best that we can and as many races as we
can," said Kemenah. "We're going to try to eliminate some of this luck that we
have been having, and hopefully it will roll the other way. Sometimes you can?t
control lady luck, you just have to ride it out."
Though he is classified as a rookie with the World of Outlaws, Kemenah is
far from that, especially on the tracks in the Buckeye state. Look for him to
use this experience on Saturday night as looks to make it back to RacinSoles
Victory Lane.
For ticket information about the race at K-C Raceway on Saturday visit,
http://www.kc-raceway.com, or call 740-289-4114. On Saturday adult reserved
tickets will be $30, while adult general admission will be $25. Tickets for
children ages 7-12 will be just $15, while kids 6-under will be admitted
free of charge.
K-C support class to be modifieds as World of Outlaws Invade August 5, 2006 (Modified points race tightens)
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- This Saturday, August 5, K-C Raceway will host the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars,
featuring the "Mean 15" for the second time of the 2006 racing season. The first event May 13 was rained out
after hotlaps. Joining the sprint cars on the racing card will be modifieds, which is a change from the earlier
schedule released this spring.
The K-C Modifieds have been averaging fields of 30 or more cars each week as a heated battle for the points is developing between Aaron Higgins, Jamie Adams, Bud Frazier, and Mike Long who are separated by a narrow 30-point margin.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR23 at Alma, three miles out Blain Highway.For Further information please call 740-289-4114 or visit the K-C Raceway at << www.kc-raceway.com >> or raceday at 740-663-4141.
Saturday, August 5,2006 K-C to Host World of Outlaw Sprints/ Thursday, August 17
is NASCAR Night
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-As the 2006 racing season enters the second half, teams
are gearing up for two big shows
at Jim Nier's high banks where the World of Outlaw Sprints will ride into
town for an August 5 shootout and Thursday,
August 17 NASCAR stars Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace will be at K-C to
compete against the K-C stars.
Both Schrader and Wallace will be racing there own cars respectively in
the late model and modified mains. Prior to
the racing event both drivers will be available to sign autographs for the
fans. Bopth personable drivers, the duo
race 2-3 times a week in their dirt cars during NASCAR off days.
K-C Raceway will host a regular show July 29 with racing in all four
classes-Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks,
and Modifieds- then host the WoO Sprints on August 5 with Late Models.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 three
miles out Blain Highway. For more
information please call the track at 740-663-4141 or for tickets and race
information please call 740-289-4114
or visit the K-C Raceway website at <<< www.kc-raceway.com >>>
Race Format July 21-22
K-C Raceway clarification
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- This Friday and Saturday July 21 and July 22 the World of Outlaw Late Models and the Dirty Dozen will invade K-C Raceway for the second annual "Veterans Appreciation 100".
This week the World of Outlaw Late Models run with 410 sprints on Friday, and with Hobby Stocks and Modifieds on Saturday. This is a change from the original schedule for the Veterans Appreciation 100 featuring two 50 lap features--one Friday and one Saturday.
The format change is a change made by the World of Outlaw officials. Instead of all 100 laps on Saturday, the race will be run as two separate 50-lap events, one each night. All Veterans with proper ID will be admitted free of charge.
Originally, the sprints were to run on Saturday, but that has been changed so that sprints will be running on Friday only with a $2,000 to win event.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe off SR 23, two miles out Blaine Highway. For further information please call 740-289-4114 or visit either the World of Outlaws/Dirt Motorsports Website or K-C Raceway website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>.
Pre-SaleTickets For World of Outlaws Late Model Series
Event At K-C Raceway
By Scott Wolfe .....Link here << http://www.dirtmotorsports.com/LMS/docs_details.php?DocID=581 >>
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-With one of its high impact races now in the books, K-C Raceway's Jimmy Nier now looks to conquer his next cornerstone event, the 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation 100, July 21 and July 22. All veterans with valid veterans ID will be admitted free to general admission for the Saturday, July 22 portion of the ’Veterans Appreciation Weekend’.
Pre-sale tickets for the July 21 and July 22 World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned events at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway near Waverly, Ohio are now on sale. This years edition of the ‘Veterans Appreciation Weekend’ at the high-banked 3/8ths mile speedplant will feature a complete program of time trials, heat races, ‘B’ Mains, pole dash and a 50 lap - $10,000 to win main event both Friday and Saturday.
Pre-Sale Tickets For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event At K-C Raceway
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- The 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation 100 featuring the World of Outlaw Late Models and the "Dirty Dozen" will come to Jim Nier's K-C Raceway July 21 and July 22. All veterans with valid veterans ID will be admitted free to general admission for the Saturday, July 22 portion of the ’Veterans Appreciation Weekend’. There will be no racing at K-C on Saturday, July 15 as the track crew gears up for this exciting two-day event.
..........The innaugural event in 2005 was a huge success drawing 40 cars from various parts of the United States. Already over 50 top notch drivers have officialy entered or expressed interest in attending both nights of the two-day show.
Last year, Jackie Boggs of Grayson,KY slayed the dragon known as the World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series “Dirty Dozen” pocketing the $20,000 to win “Veterans Appreciation 100”. Starting from outside the front row Boggs tracked down early race leader Rick Eckert while working lap 13 with an inside pass in turn two to snare the lead which he would never give up. Boggs had to contend with Scott Bloomquist from lap 75 to lap 93 then held off Billy Moyer by a scant .176 seconds to secure the very popular victory. Bloomquist finished third after starting 13th with Eckert fourth and Mike Balzano fifth. Rounding out the top ten were Dale McDowell trailed by Josh Richards, Chub Frank, Darrell Lanigan and Steve Francis.
..........Pre-sale tickets for the event at Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway near Waverly, Ohio are now on sale. This years edition of the ‘Veterans Appreciation Weekend’ at the high-banked 3/8ths mile speedplant will feature a complete program of time trials, heat races, ‘B’ Mains, pole dash and a 50 lap - $10,000 to win main event both Friday and Saturday.
Joining the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on the racing card for the ‘Veterans Appreciation Weekend’ will be the Sprint Car division on Friday, July 21 and the Modified and Hobby Stock divisions on Saturday, July 22.
..........Pre-sale reserved two-day tickets are $60.00. Pre-sale adult two-day general admission tickets are $45.00, pre-sale student (7 – 15 years of age) two-day general admission tickets are $20.00.
Single-day at the gate ticket prices are $30.00 for reserved tickets, $25.00 for adult general admission, $10.00 for students (7 –15 years of age) general admission and children (6 years of age and under) are free.
To order pre-sale reserved or pre-sale general admission tickets for the ‘Veterans Appreciation Weekend’ phone Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT at 740-289-4114.
..........K-C will feature full racing programs in four classes- 410 Super Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds -- the next two Saturday nights, July 1 and July 8 all for a $12 admission. Coming July 21 and July 22 will be the 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation 100 for World of Outlaw Late Models.
..........K-C Raceway is located six miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or 740-289-4114, or visit the K-C Raceway website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C will have full Racing Programs July 1 and July 8, 2006. No Racing July 15.
.....Joining the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on the racing card for the ‘Veterans Appreciation Weekend’ will be the Sprint Car division on Friday, July 21 and the Modified and Hobby Stock divisions on Saturday, July 22.
Pre-sale reserved two-day tickets are $60.00. Pre-sale adult two-day general admission tickets are $45.00, pre-sale student (7 – 15 years of age) two-day general admission tickets are $20.00.
.....Single-day at the gate ticket prices are $30.00 for reserved tickets, $25.00 for adult general admission, $10.00 for students (7 –15 years of age) general admission and children (6 years of age and under) are free.
To order pre-sale reserved or pre-sale general admission tickets for the ‘Veterans Appreciation Weekend’ phone Jim Nier’s .....K-C Raceway Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT at 740-289-4114.
.....K-C will feature full racing programs in four classes- 410 Super Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds -- the next two Saturday nights, July 1 and July 8 all for a $12 admission. Coming July 21 and July 22 will be the 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation 100 for World of Outlaw Late Models.
K-C Raceway is located six miles south of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or 740-289-4114, or visit the K-C Raceway website at << www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C to host THE NIGHT THE STARS COME OUT!! Live Radio Remote Friday.... (New Release 6-17)
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Saturday,June 24th marks the running of the first annual "Bobby Oney Memorial" ran in conjunction with the historic “Night the Stars Come Out” at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway. Paying $5,000 to win in both the Late Models and 410 All-Star sprints, this spectacular event will pay over $72,000 in total purse money. Hobby Stocks will share the racing card as the support division.
The preliminary action begins Friday June 23rd at the Walmart store in Waverly where WXIZ 100.9 FM will carry a
live radio remote starring outlaw champion Steve Francis and K-C 100 winner Eddie Carrier Jr. The pair will be there to sign autographs and have their cars on display from 6pm-8pm Friday evening. Fans wanting to make a weekend of it can attend the Hoverfest Hovercraft rally through the day Friday through Sunday, stop by Walmart Friday evening, and join in the fun at K-C Raceway Saturday night.
With Eric Jacobsen joining Francis and Carrier, the list of interested pre-entries is growing to nearly 40 cars, with half that many more expected for the "Night the Stars Come Out" on Saturday.
Although the late model portion of the program is not sanctioned in 2006, it pays a $26,000 purse at a track where such stars as Francis, Mike Balzano, Steve Shaver, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Racin' John Mason, Bart Hartman, Jackie Boggs, Eddie Carrier, Jason Montgomery, and the racing Conley’s have already joined forces for non-sanctioned races in 2006 at Jim Nier's Speed plant. With the exception of one night K-C Raceway has typically seen 30-plus quality late models for a weekly racing program.
Sold originally as one of the best bargains in racing, fans will continue to see two quality invitational events this year at one bargain price, $25 or the cost of a typical one series show. Kids 7-12 are $10 and under six free.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >>
Bobby Oney Memorial Race
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-June 24th marks the historic “Night the Stars Come Out” at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway, a race that has become know as a "must see" event for Midwestern racing fans. Paying $5,000 to win in both the Late Models and 410 All-Star sprints, this spectacular event will pay over $72,000 in total purse money.
Started as an anniversary celebration for the previous owners, the Karshner family, "The Night the Stars Come Out" was the first event of its kind nationwide, combining the All-Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars and at that time the STARS late models. Since that time the STARS late models were purchased by another organization and both the "Xtreme" Late Models series and NARA Lucas Oil series have been on the “Night the Stars Come Out” racing card. One thing that has remained has been the loyalty of the All-Star sprint series, now owned by businessman Guy Webb.
Although the late model portion of the program is not sanctionedin 2006, it pays a $26,000 purse at a track where such stars as Steve Francis, Mike Balzano, Steve Shaver, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Bart Hartman, Jackie Boggs, Eddie Carrier, Jason Montgomery, and the racing Conley’s have already joined forces for non-sanctioned races in 2006 at Jim Nier's Speed plant. With the exception of one night K-C Raceway has typically seen 30-plus quality late models for a weekly racing program.
Sold originally as one of the best bargains in racing, fans will continue to see two quality invitational events this year at one bargain price, the cost of a typical one series show.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >>
K-C RACEWAY K-C HOLD'EM TO BECOME ANNUAL EVENT
All entry fees will be returned within the next 2 weeks to all who pre-entered ...Thank You drivers/fans for a great response to this event.
We will still take pre-entries with credit card until Friday at 5pm. Last Day to mail in entries is Wednesday June 7th. All pre-entries will be $100.00. Sat. allmodified entries will be $125.00 at the gate Same with Hobby Stocks. $50 pre-entry and $65.00 at the gate.
Updated 6/7/06 12pm
Pre-Registration for June 10, 2006
Modifieds
1. Aaron Higgins #51
2. Dave "Fireball" Pinkerton #8
3. Doug Adkins #7
4. Bobby Kitchen #1*
5. Jayme Adams #42A
6. Darrell Reno #36
7. Matt Smallwood #911
8. Steve Estep #22
9. Bob Crace Jr. #23
10. Bud Fraizer #9F
11. Doug Betts #3
12. Jason Cottrill #23c
13. Greg Truster #77
14. Brandon Morrow #M1
15. Benny Hickle #3s
16. Alan Baker #99
17. Jeff Houser 99H
18. Mike Long #35
19. Davey Fitzpatrick #14Fitz
Hobby Stocks
1. Steve Leist #17
2. Joe Williams #772
3. Roger Shadwick #8s
4. Dan Reno #22R
5. Justin Poling #9
6. Brandon Thompson #16
7. Bob Benedict #12
8. Chad Hopkins #3B
9. Mark Chamberlin #1
10. Aaron Chesser #15C
11. Mike Johnson #14J
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- The cards have been dealt, the Nier family has stepped to the table, and the best of open wheel modified racers will ride into town for the first annual "K-C Hold'em", a $3,000-to-win open wheel modified round-up on the historic high banks of Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. Joining the modifieds on the racing card Saturday, June 10 will be the first annual "Tomahawk 20" for Hobby Stocks, paying a whopping $1,000 to win.
K-C Raceway owner Jim Nier hopes to up the ante for this prestigious event which is hoped to capture the attention of modified racers from across the country with an anticipated $9,500 feature purse. Another gold chip for the racers is that it will provide the ultimate preparation for the upcoming Dirt Track World Championship battle this October. The winner will go home with an unprecedented $3,000 paycheck with second place paying $1,500 and a hefty purse to place, steadily tailing off to $200 to start. AMRA rules will be followed, however, no tire brand is mandatory as designated by that sanctioning body. The K-C tire rule of whatever tire you qualify with be the tire that is raced on (see details).
In the Hobby Stock division, the winner will get $1,000-to-win and $80 to start of the $5,210 feature purse. A pre-entry fee of $100 for the modifieds and $50 for the Hobby Stocks must be paid to the K-C office by June 7. The entry fee the night of the race will be $125 and $65 for the unsanctioned event. Many of the major modified sanctions are taking the night off this weekend, stacking the deck for what could well be a record car count at Jim Nier's speed plant. Please check the K-C raceway website for details and rules or call the K-C Raceway office to confirm that your car is legal at 740-289-4114. Printable Entry forms can be found on the website.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, three miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 6PM.
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-The World of Outlaws and All-Star Circuit of Champions will combine forces to do battle in the "Challenge II" at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio on May 13, 2006. The combined sanction will bring together the best sprint car drivers in the nation for what may become an annual marquis event.
The original "Ohio Challenge" (Challenge I) was rained out last spring, however, both sanctioning bodies recognized the importance of the K-C event and the huge fan interest generated in last year's race at Ohio's Fastest 3/8 mile dirt track.
Last year in the lone WoO event at K-C Raceway, Donny Schatz brought home the victory, while Brock Mayes set a new K-C one-lap record at over 127 miles per hour. The lone All-Star race was won by Greg "The Kid" Wilson in Bob Hampshire's last race as a sprint car owner during the Speedweek finale.
The World of Outlaws "Mean 15" consists of 1 Donny Schatz #15, 2 Joey Saldana #9, 3 Craig Dollansky #7, 4 Terry McCarl #24, 5 Jac Haudenschild #35, 6 Brooke Tatnell #8, 7 Daryn Pittman #21, 8 Chad Kemenah #15K, 9 Jeremy Campbell #10C, 10 Randy Hannagan #1X, 11 Justin Henderson #D1, 12 Rob Chaney #36, 13 Brian Carlson #18, 4 Dion Hindi #11D, and 15 Becca Anderson #19.
The top All-Stars include #1 Greg Wilson W20, #2 Brock Mayes 11b, #3 Chad Blonde 5b, #4 Paul May 1M, #5 Jason Sowold r19, #6 Barry Ruble 63, #7 Butch Schroeder 7k, #8 James Mosher 12m, #9 Brandon Martin 11m, #10 Dale Blaney, Tim Hunter, and #0 Mark Keegan.
Other drivers expected are Kenny Jacobs, Dean Jacobs, Jamie Martin, Byron Reed, Danny Smith, Kelly Kinser, Nick Naber, Keith Baxter, and many more of the K-C regulars who are among some of the best drivers in the country.
DIRT MotorSports is a racing and sports entertainment company which owns and operates four of motorsports' premier sanctioning bodies including the World of Outlaws, who are known world wide as the number one traveling sprint car show in the nation. Known unofficially as "The Outlaws", the organization is now in its 28th season. Now in their 27th year of operation, the All Star Circuit of Champions is one of the premier sprint car sanctioning bodies in the U.S., with 50 to 70 races completed each season. It is owned by Illinois businessman, Guy Webb.
Warm-ups each night at K-C will begin at 6:00 and time trials begin at 7:00. Pit Gates open at 3:30 p.m. and the main gate at 4:00. Reserved seating is available at $32, while general admission remains $27, and children 7-15 are $15 and Kids six and under are free, excluding reserved seating.
K-C will run its season finale for the WoO sprint cars on August 5, 2006. The next All-Star event will be June 24 for "The Night the Stars Come Out", a joint Sprint/Late Model spectacular. K-C Raceway races weekly shows on Saturday nights throughout the summer, featuring 410 Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds.
Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT MotorSportsTM can be reached at <<http://www.theworldofoutlaws.com>> . The All-Stars can be reached at their website: << http://www.allstarsprint.com >>
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 6PM.
K-C Raceway signs two established sponsors!!!sponsors signedA>
By Scott Wolfe CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Tabbed as one of the biggest announcements of the 2006 racing season at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway, K-C owner Jim Nier announced the signing of two major sponsors for this racing season-Bazell Race Fuels of Logan, Ohio and Kentucky based Big Sandy Furniture Superstores. The partnership between the raceway and these corporate sponsorships could lead to a long term relationship among the parties, and as a result bring a new dimension to an already growing entertainment venue K-C has to offer.
"We are very pleased to sign on with Bazell Race Fuels and Big Sandy Superstores. This is a major announcement for us here at K-C Raceway." said K-C spokesman Bruce Hines. "This is a big deal for us and we hope it turns into a long term relationship. We appreciate all of our sponsors. Racing is sponsorship oriented from local racing to NASCAR. The Nier's have already taken local racing to a higher level. And with the Dirt Track World Championship as a cornerstone they hope to take dirt racing to the next level. We hope this partnership with our new sponsors benefits all the parties involved and we hope our fans support those who support us."
For a complete list of K-C Raceway sponsors fans should visit the K-C Raceway website << http://www.kc-raceway.com/sponsors.html >>.
Bazell Race Fuels features Sunoco Racing Gasoline’s and Alky Racing Alcohol among its many racing products. Bazell Race Fuels is now the "Official racing fuel of K-C Raceway".
Bazell Race Fuels is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term partnership with the historic K.C. Raceway in Waverly, Ohio. Founded in 1953, the track has a long history of racing action. Jim Nier purchased the track in 2002 and has made several improvements, making it a showplace for southern Ohio racing. Premier events such as the "Ohio Challenge," featuring the World of Outlaw sprints vs. the All Star Circuit of Champions, "The Night the Stars Come Out," "Veterans Appreciation 100," and especially the grand finale, "Dirt Track World Championship," have drawn crowds of racers and fans alike to K.C. Raceway. For more information on this legendary track, please visit the K-C website: www.kc-raceway.com
Although Big Sandy Superstore has a location in Chillicothe, Ohio, sponsorship to K-C Raceway comes from all Big Sandy locations. Big Sandy Superstore was founded in Ashland, Kentucky in 1953 by Robert Van Hoose, Sr. Fresh out of the Air Force, Mr. Van Hoose had a $1000 loan from his wife Lorna and opened his first store. With his faith in God as his foundation, Mr. Van Hoose ran his business on a very basic principle…the golden rule.
Van Hoose believed in giving customers the best possible value for the money spent and if there was a problem, simply follow the golden rule. This simple formula has stood the test of time as Big Sandy has grown into a regional powerhouse in the home furnishings industry and is one of the nation’s top 100 furniture retailers. Now with multiple store locations and over 600 employees in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, Big Sandy continues to make every decision on the golden rule principal.
The family values, arcades for special events, and events such as Kids Night appealed to the Big Sandy philosophy of doing business. "Kids Night" at K-C is May 20, 2006. Many special attractions for the younger racing fan will be on the K-C Raceway grounds, along with a theme of family fun, games, and many door prizes.
Owner Jim Nier reflected Hines sentiments, "We are very, very pleased to sign on with Big Sandy Superstores and Bazell Race Fuels. All of our sponsors have been very good to us and have allowed us to continue one of the finest weekly programs, with the biggest weekly purses of any area tracks, while also helping us bring in elite touring organizations for special events. We are thankful to have such a quality group of sponsors."
Nier added, "I am anxious to get 2006 underway. The weather has been terrible. I hope our fans and racers bare with us and support us when the weather breaks. Our fans are very important to us as well. Hopefully, we get the season underway on April 22, 2006.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information the race day phone is 740-663-4141 or 663-4143, or visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com >> For race and ticket information, please call 740-289-4114.
K-C RACEWAY PROMO AMRA invades KIDS NIGHT Festivities
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- The best of K-C Raceway's modified contingent will square off against the best from the AMRA Road Warrior tour this Saturday, May 20 in the third annual "Eye Opener 30" on the high banks of Jim Nier's K-C Raceway. The winner of the Road Warrior Tour event will take home $1,000 of the $17,000 prize money in three divisions- Modifieds, Late Models, and Hobby Stocks--during "Kids Night" festivities.
There will be no sprint car racing Saturday, May 20; however, the 410 outlaw sprinters return as part of a four-division full racing program on Saturday, May 27.
Heading the entry list is 2005 AMRA Road Warrior Tour champion Louie Krushansky. Termed as "Lucky Louie", this veteran Morgantown, WV driver always puts on an exciting show. Last year, Krushansky was involved in a heat race accident and had to come off the tail of the B-main in exciting fashion to make the feature.
"The Xenia Tornado", Greg Beem of Xenia, Ohio's started last year's event by lowering the existing modified track record, besting the 44 car field that represented 4 states, then stormed his way to a front row starting position by dominating the evening's opening heat race and feature.
The top ten in the 2005 AMRA points race are expected to be at K-C Saturday. They are Louie Krushansky, Dave Defibaugh, Mark Dickson, Benny Hickel, 2004 champ Kenny Johnson, Tom Moore, Will Rowe, Junior Nolan, Andre Layfield, Tim Riley, and Rob House.
Perennial K-C champ Bob Crace, Jr. heads the list of local drivers out to challenge the touring Road Warriors. Tim Brown and Aaron Higgins of Waverly, Dave "Fireball" Pinkerton, Jeff Houser, Jamie Lawson, Bud Frazier, and Mike Long of Chillicothe, and Laurelville, Ohio driver and 2004/2005 Hobby Stock champion Jamie Adams are the top contenders to unseat the touring pro's. Also on hand will be points leader Doug Adkins, Doug Betts, and Eric Shepherd.
Tight races are also developing in the late model and hobby stock divisions. Among the K-C points leaders this year are R.J. Conley, Kenny Christy, Rod Conley, Jason Montgomery, Ben Adkins, Delmas Conley, Aaron Bapst, Greg Oliver, Wayne Chinn, Aaron Scott, Blake Chinn, and Steve Casebolt, Jr. In the Hobby Stock division Joe Williams in the familiar 772 Williams family camaro heads Tommy Mossbarger 111 points to 105, just ahead of Justin Poling, Conard Newman, Jamie Adams, Richard Johnson, John Miller, Richard Trego, Joe Hunley, Dan Reno, and Steve Leist.
Jim Nier's K-C Raceway also will host Kids Night, Saturday, May 20 at Ohio's fastest high-banked dirt track. The track will provide a variety of activities for the kids. Free prizes, games, face painting, balloons, and the infamous "We-Be-Clowns" will be on hand for this fun-filled night.
Fans are asked to check out K-C Raceway and its all-new playground and other important attractions for kids and adults of all ages.
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information, visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 6PM.
Mother Nature claims K-C Raceway
By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-For the third straight week, Mother Nature has been the only winner at K-C Raceway, canceling the April 8, 2006 races and postponing the start of the 54th season opener at the storied Midwestern track. The next race will be April 22, 2006.
Sleet and a wintry mix of additional rain forced the third straight cancellation at Jim Nier's ultra fast speedplant. A disappointed Jim Nier said, "Last week we worked all morning and most of the afternoon and just could not get things dried out enough to safely put on a program. This week the temperatures are 20 degrees cooler than last week and this last shower has forced us to make an early cancellation. I am disappointed, and I know our fans and racers are disappointed, but hopefully the weather will break soon and we can get in a good show here in a couple weeks."
K-C Raceway will take the Easter weekend off, then come back for a much anticipated season opener on April 22, 2006. This show will feature a full racing program in four divisions-410 outlaw sprints, late models, Hobby Stocks, and Modifieds. A regular show with the same racing card will follow April 29, 2006.
The first special event of the year will be the K-C Raceway hosted "Ohio Challenge II" featuring the World of Outlaw sprints against the All-Star Circuit of Champions on May 13, 2006. Modifieds will be the support group on May 13. "Kid's Night" featuring AMRA style Modifieds, Late Models and Hobby Stocks will be May 20th. Many special attractions for the younger racing fan will be on the speedway grounds, along with a theme of fun and games, and many door prizes.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information the race day phone is 740-663-4141 or 663-4143, or visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >> For race and ticket information, please call 740-289-4114.
Will the third time be a charm???
K-C opener April 8, 2006
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Despite a tremendous effort from the track crew, the pits and track at K-C Raceway could not be sufficiently dried out enough to safely conduct a racing program for the anticipated season opener April 1. The 54th season opener at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will be pushed back until April 8, 2006. Full racing programs in four divisions are planned for April 8, 22, and 29, 2006, however, the track will not operate April 15 because of the Easter Weekend.
"Early morning sunshine and light winds gave us hope that we could race tonight (April 1)," said K-C publicist Scott Wolfe, "However, heavy cloud cover replaced the sunshine and even a few sprinkles fell. That and cooler than predicted temperatures just wouldn't let the ground dry out. We are extremely disappointed, but hope to come back with a great show for the fans Saturday, April 8, 2006."
The first special event of the year will be the Budweiser "Ohio Challenge II" featuring the World of Outlaws and All-Star Circuit of champions on May 13, 2006 . Besides signing on with World of Outlaws Sprint and Late Model Divisions, K-C will host All-Star Circuit of Champions events, AMRA modifieds, and the Crown Jewell of Dirt Late Model racing-The Dirt Track World Championship. Visit the K-C website at <http://www.kc-raceway.com >> for a schedule of events.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at <http://www.kc-raceway.com >> For race and ticket information, please call 740-289-4114.
K-C opener April 1, 2006
K-C set for Opener this SATURDAY , April 1
By Scott Wolfe
Chillicothe, Ohio- There will be no "April Fooling" at K-C Raceway this weekend. With predictions of great weekend weather and no rain, Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will open its gates Saturday, April 1, 2006 marking the 54th season opener for Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile high-banked dirt oval. Daytime and early evening temperatures are forecast for the mid 60's with evening lows dropping to a reasonable mid-forty range in the Chillicothe area. Once the cars hit the track, however, temperatures are certainly going to soar as heated on-track battles in four power-packed divisions highlight the action.
The world's most powerful stock cars, outlaw late models, join the methanol monster 410 outlaw sprint cars, AMRA Modifieds, and the most competitive Hobby stock class in the tri-state area.
Opening day at K-C Raceway is a community event-a tradition that provides some of the best racing of the year, plus good quality family fun. Drivers are anxious to hit the track, every driver wants that first win, and because other tracks have not yet opened, stars from across the Midwest are expected at the K-C high banks! Great family fun, fine food, and most of all exciting racing highlight a thrilling evening of living on the edge.
With the exception of Easter weekend K-C will have four full racing programs in April, then in May will kick off a special event schedule.
The first special event of the year will be the Budweiser "Ohio Challenge II" featuring the World of Outlaws and All-Star Circuit of champions on May 13, 2006 . Besides signing on with World of Outlaws Sprint and Late Model Divisions, K-C will host All-Star Circuit of Champions events, AMRA modifieds, and the Crown Jewell of Dirt Late Model racing-The Dirt Track World Championship. Visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >> for a schedule of events.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >> For race and ticket information, please call 740-289-4114.
K-C openerNow set for Saturday night April 1, 2006
Chillicothe, Ohio-A week of inclement weather and a forecast of snow on Saturday has forced the postponement of the season opening event at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. K-C Raceway will open its gates Saturday, April 1, 2006 marking the 54th season opener for Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile high-banked dirt oval.
K-C opener set for Saturday night March 25, 2006
Chillicothe, Ohio-Jim Nier's K-C Raceway will open its gates Saturday, March 25, 2006 marking the 54th season opener for Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile high-banked dirt oval.
Opening day at K-C Raceway is a time honored tradition that provides some of the best racing of the year. Drivers are anxious to hit the track, every driver wants that first win, and because other tracks have not yet opened stars from across the Midwest come to the K-C high banks! Great family fun, fine food, and most of all exciting racing highlight a thrilling evening of fun.
The first five nights of racing will feature full racing programs. A full racing program consists of four divisions-410 sprints, late models, hobby stocks, and modifieds. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing at 7:30 and warm-ups at 6:00.
“We are anxious to get started,” said raceway owner/promoter Jimmy Nier. “We have once again tried to get an early start on the racing season, and hope the 2006 schedule has more continuity for the local racer. We are racing straight through to September with the exception of three off-nights. It should make for a great year.”
Saturday, March 18, over thirty cars and drivers took turns hitting the track in the annual test-and-tune event. Despite the daytime practice hours, the track was in excellent condition and cars taking early lap times immediately approached track record times. Drivers felt fortunate to have the opportunity to "shake down" their cars with several cars hitting the trailer early after experiencing first day problems.
Many new drivers were taking practice laps with the veterans, projecting that racing will once again be alive and well in the Chillicothe hills of Southern Ohio.
Besides signing on with World of Outlaws Sprint and Late Model Divisions, K-C will host All-Star Circuit of Champions events, AMRA modifieds, and the Crown Jewell of Dirt Late Model racing-The Dirt Track World Championship. Visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >> for a schedule of events.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway. For further information call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at <www.kc-raceway.com >> For race and ticket information, please call 740-289-4114.
Opening Day is March 25
Chillicothe, Ohio- Opening day (March 25, 2006) at K-C Raceway is a time honored tradition that provides some of the best racing of the year. Drivers are anxious to hit the track, every driver wants that first win, and because other tracks have not yet opened stars from across the Midwest come to the K-C high banks! Great family fun, fine food, and most of all exciting racing highlight a thrilling evening of fun.
K-C is located 6 miles South of Chillicothe off SR 23 at Blain Highway.
For further information call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at
<www.kc-raceway.com >> For race and ticket information, please call
740-289-4114.
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio has announced the release of its 2006 racing schedule which opens with a March 11 Test and Tune date and an exciting season opener for all racing classes on March 25. The race is slated to be the first season opener in the area and has already created a lot of interest from teams from around the Tri-State region.
“We are anxious to get started,” said raceway owner/promoter Jimmy Nier. “We have once again tried to get an early start on the racing season, and hope the 2006 schedule has more continuity for the local racer. We are racing straight through to September with the exception of three off-nights. It should make for a great year.”
While many tracks specialize on one type of racing or at least one premier class, K-C Raceway is one of few tracks nationwide to feature the full blown 410 sprint cars and the world’s most powerful stock cars-Dirt Late Models. Additionally, K-C has two of the finest support groups in the Midwest with the AMRA Modifieds and Hobby Stock Division.
“We have scheduled early starts the past two seasons and the weather did not cooperate. We are hoping the third time is a charm in 2006,” smiled Nier. “We want to get a good start out of the gate and let fans know early that K-C Raceway is “the place” to be in 2006. K-C Raceway is going to be the place to be on a Saturday night.”
Nier added, “Our special events should once again provide some great racing. The sprints always put on a good, fast show, but last year we had several late model events go three-wide right down to the finish. That was exciting! I have had several people in the business tell me that our (2005) races provided the best action of the season. We hope we can repeat that in 2006.”
Besides signing on with World of Outlaws Sprint and Late Model Divisions, K-C will host All-Star Circuit of Champions events, AMRA modifieds, and the Crown Jewell of Dirt Late Model racing-The Dirt Track World Championship. A full racing program consists of all four above mentioned divisions.
The famed Dirt Track World Championship race will return to KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH in 2006 and event promoters Carl Short and Dean Nardi have already started the planning stages for the 26th annual edition of one of dirt Late Model racing’s ‘crown jewel’ events. In October 2005 the 25th silver anniversary edition of the race debuted at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway to a packed house and jam-packed pits that eventually saw Scott Bloomquist win the $50,000 first place payoff.
The DTWC will be held October 19-20-21. Tickets for K-C special events are available at the K-C ticket office, while DTWC tickets are available from only the DTWC site << http://www.dtwc.net/ >>
K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma. For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>> or call 740-289-4114, Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.
Following is the 2006 schedule:
K-C Raceway 2006 Preliminary Schedule of Events
March
11 Test N' Tune All Divisions Welcome (Pit gates open 11 a.m./track opens 12 Noon)
18 Rain Date For Test N' Tune
25 Opening Day Full Racing Program
April
1 Full Racing Program
8 Full Racing Program
15 No Racing Easter Weekend
22 Full Racing Program
29 Full Racing Program
May
6 Full Racing Program
May 13 Budweiser Presents:
13 .....The Ohio Challenge II WoO Sprints Vs. All-Star Sprints with Modifieds
20 "Kids Night" AMRA Modifieds, Late Models and Hobby Stocks
27 Full Racing Program
June
3 Full Racing Program plus Vintage American Race Cars (V.A.R.C)
10 $3000 to Win For Modifieds $1000 to Win for Hobby Stocks
*Entry Fee For Both Divisions*(Details still to work out)
17 Full Racing Program
24 "Night The Stars Come Out"/"Bobby Oney Memorial Race" -All-Star Sprints and Late Models with Hobby Stocks
July
1 Full Racing Program
8 Full Racing Program
15 No Racing
21 Veterans Appreciation 100 World of Outlaw Late Models
22 Veterans Appreciation 100 World of Outlaw Late Models With 410 Sprints
29 Full Racing Program
August
5 World of Outlaw Sprints with Late Models
12 No Racing
17 (Thursday) NASCAR Night at the Races Plus Season Championship For Late Models with Modifieds and Hobby Stocks
NASCAR's Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace to race and sign autographs
19 No Racing Saturday, August 19th
26 Season Championship for Sprints with AMRA WRT Modifieds and Hobby Stocks
October
19 DTWC
20 DTWC
21 DTWC
* Full Racing Program- 410 Sprints, Late Models, Modifieds and Hobby Stocks
Owens noted, “I had the opportunity to flag races that Jeff Gordon won here and Jeff’s first sprint win when he was 13 years old. I have had a lot of memories and meant a lot of great people.”
