August 27 Races CancelledThe races scheduled for August 27th at the Farmer City Raceway have been cancelled.Smith Wins MMS Summer Sizzler; Ledford, Lierly, Quinn, Maier also Win July 23Results & Points are posted on the forum.
June 25, 2010
Don O'Neal clean sweeps UMP Summernationals race at Farmer City Raceway Friday night!www.midwestdirttrackfacts.comThis was the twenty-second year for the UMP Summernationals to come to Farmer City Raceway. And Don O'Neal came to town, this time driving the Moring Motorsports #1 car. In 2005, O'Neal joined Billy Moyer (then Jr.) and Bill Frye as the only three time winners of this annual event. And now, O'Neal stands alone as the only four time winner, and he did it in style, never being seriously challenged for the lead beyond the opening lap. Ryan Unzicker started outside front row, and came home second, but only after a race long battle with Dennis Erb Jr and Eric Smith, who finished in that order as well. Brandon Sheppard, Scott Bull, Frank Heckenast Jr, Jack Sullivan, Brian Shirley, and Jason Feger to round out the top ten. Eleventh went to Shannon Babb, followed by Jeep VanWormer and Jason Jamison, all on the lead leap, with Jim Moon being the last car still running one lap down to the leaders. Fast time of the 45 late models on hand went to Don O'Neal as well with the time of 12.646 seconds. The first heat went to Ryan Unzicker over Frank Heckenast Jr, Jason Feger, Shannon Babb and Donny Walden. The second heat went to Eric Smith over Scott Bull, Brian Harris, Ryan Dauber and Richie Hedrick. The third heat went to Brandon Sheppard over Chris Simpson, Derek Chandler, Jim Moon and Wendell Wallace. The fourth heat went to Don O'Neal over Dennis Erb Jr, Rodney Melvin, Jeep Van Wormer and Guy Volk. The C-mains went to Cory Daugherty over Jimmy Dehm, and to Jason McBride over Joe Harlan. The B-main took the top two finishers into the main event, with the win going to Wendell Wallace over Jason Jamison, and Billy Moyer Jr being the first man left out in the cold. The 30 UMP Modifieds on hand saw the first heat go to Cory Schwengel over Justin DeLong, the second heat went to Mike Spatola over Brian Lynn, and the third heat going to Jay Ledford over Jeff Leka. McKay Wenger went to victory lane in an exciting finish over Jeff Leka, Brian Lynn, Ray Bollinger, Mike Spatola, Gabe Menser, Jay Ledford, Justin DeLong and Jeb Friedman. The UMP Crate Late Models, also known as Pro Late Models, had 15 drivers in attendance, with the heats going to Bobby Pierce and Roben Huffman. The feature event saw another exciting finish as Bobby Pierce won with Zach Bunning alongside and Nick Bauman in third. The UMP Street Stocks saw perennial track champion Jim Quinn work the entire distance to win the race by getting around Greg Rubenacker on the final lap. The duo ran the entire distance almost side-by-side. Jeff Semmens was right on their rear bumpers at the end for third place. The UMP Hornet heats went to Kenny Butterfield and Jason Maier. The feature was won by Jason Maier over Tanner Tibbs and Larry Hawk. There were 124 cars in the pits in five divisions and all racing was complete just past 11:30. Complete results are posted on the forum. Shirley wins MMS Spring Clash; Schwartz, Pierce, Semmens, Maier also take May 28 WinsComplete results are posted on the forum.Shirley wins MMS Spring Clash; Schwartz, Pierce, Semmens, Maier also take May 28 WinsComplete results are posted on the forum.Sheppard, Leka, Tackett, Butterfield, Moody, Unzicker May 14 WinnersComplete results are posted on the forum.Pratt, Miller April 30 WinnersComplete results are posted on the forum.Smith, DeLong, Tackett, Kimmons, Maier April 16 WinnersComplete results are posted on the forum.
April 10, 2010
Moyer Edges Babb for $20,000 Illini 100 Victorywww.worldofoutlaws.comBilly Moyer still has Shannon Babb's number in the Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway. For the second time in three years the veteran star denied his former protégé's bid for an emotional hometrack victory, taming the tricky quarter-mile oval on Saturday night to capture the third annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series event. Moyer, 52, of Batesville, Ark., remained undefeated in the Illini 100 with a $20,175 triumph that closely mirrored his thrilling win over Babb in the inaugural race in 2008. While his victory margin wasn't quite as narrow as two years ago, Moyer grabbed the lead on lap 72 when Babb slipped over the turn-one berm and then had to repel several frantic late-race challenges from the hard-charging Moweaqua, Ill., driver. Babb, 36, was a deeply disappointed runner-up finisher after leading on three separate occasions during the highly-competitive event. Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., who started 17th, joined the lead battle with Moyer and Babb late in the distance but settled for third place, while Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, Iowa, slipped to fourth at the finish after leading briefly before a mid-race caution flag and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, Ind., placed fifth. McCreadie and Tim Fuller captured Saturday night's pair of 20-lap B-Mains. Ironically, both WoO LMS regulars hail from Watertown, N.Y., and starred in the Northeast's DIRTcar big-block ranks before moving on to the full-fender division. Tim Lance of Brimfield, Ill., captured the 25-lap Non-Qualifiers' Race. He pocketed $1,000 as a consolation prize for missing the Illini 100. Brian Lynn of Mason City, won the Modified feature, and Tait Davenport of Paducah, KY, took the win in the Crate Late Model feature. Complete results are posted on the forum. April 9, 2010
Babb, Schlieper, Feger, O'Neal Illini 100 Heat Winners; Leka, Jones also VictoriousComplete results from night one of the Illini 100 are now posted on the forum.February 23, 2010
Farmer City Raceway to Race Weekly in 2010There has been much speculation surrounding the Farmer City Raceway this off season on whether or not weekly racing would return to FCR in 2010. All the speculation is over as the Farmer City Raceway will be racing weekly in 2010 under the direction of Brian Stuart. With the season just around the corner FCR is wasting no time releasing, what looks to be, an outstanding 2010 schedule. The season will kick off with a bang with the 3rd Annual Illini 100 paying $20,000 to the winner of the 100 lap World of Outlaws Late Model feature event on April 9th and 10th promoted by Don Hammer. The following Friday night, April 16th, regular weekly Friday night racing will start with UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Stock Cars, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Sport Compacts. Friday, April 30th, will be the 4th Annual Street Stock Nationals for the UMP Stock Cars. The Monster Midwest Series will hit the Farmer City Raceway on Friday, May 28th, paying $2,000 to the winner of the UMP Late Model feature. Wednesday, June 9th, FCR will be apart of Illinois Sprint Week with a Non-Wing Sprint Special. The UMP DIRTcar Summer National Hell Tour will roll onto FCR on Friday, June 25th, for the Firecracker Jamboree. The UMP Pro (Crate) Late Models will make another appearance at FCR on July 2nd along with a firework display after the races. Friday, July 23rd, will see the Monster Midwest Series at the Farmer City Raceway again paying $2,000 to the winner of the UMP Late Model feature. Starting on Saturday, September 18th, Farmer City Raceway will move the races to Saturday night and on that night will be Triple Modified Features with all 3 features counting towards UMP points. The following Saturday, September 25th will be the Wild Thang Nationals. The 3rd Annual King of Dirt will move to FCR in 2010 with a two day show on October 1st and 2nd. Farmer City Raceway will also host the 4th Annual Fall Harvest Shootout, a huge three day show, October 21st thru the 23rd. As the 2010 season moves forward more information regarding the numerous specials will be released. On a few side notes admission prices for regular weekly racing will be $12 for the grandstands and $25 for pit passes. Times for the regular weekly racing will be the same as last season. Times and admission prices for special events may vary. Two preseason practices will be held on Sunday, March 21st, and Sunday, March 28th. Also, driver’s (Modifieds, 4 Cylinders, & Mini Sprints) pit passes from the 2nd Annual King of Dirt on Friday, October 2nd 2009, at the Lincoln Speedway will be redeemed on April 2nd OR April 3rd at the Lincoln Speedway. Modified entry fees from 2nd Annual King of Dirt on October 2nd 2009 at the Lincoln Speedway will be redeemed on April 3rd 2010, at the Lincoln Speedway for $2,000 to win Modified portion of the program. For a complete look at the schedule click the "schedule" link above. 2009 Year in Review |
