Mike McDonald has been close, oh, so close, many times in his career. In fact, this season alone, McDonald had led 24 laps in four separate IMCA Northern SportMod feature events at Benton County Speedway. Sunday night, he got the job done by picking up his first career win in the division. (complete results follow)
Ryan King took the early lead in the 15-lapper while McDonald raced into contention from a third row starting spot. McDonald settled into second on the second lap, then reeled in King a short time later.
Running the low groove, McDonald pulled beneath King to take the lead as the leaders exited turns one and two on lap four. He maintained the point until caution slowed action with 10 laps complete.
Following another stoppage on lap 10, McDonald worked the middle groove with Shane Ebaugh challenging to his inside and points leader Joel Rust charging the top side. Rust worked around Ebaugh as the white flag waved, but McDonald raced his way to the checkers to earn the milestone win. He became the sixth different SportMod winner in 14 weekly points events this season.
With the win, McDonald became the first first-time winner in the division in 2013 in Vinton and the 43rd SportMod winner all-time at the speedway. He is one of 19 drivers with a single SportMod win at the speedway, essentially tying him for 25th on the track's all-time list.
For points leader Rust, the second place run was his track-leading seventh runner-up finish this season and his fifth in the last six weeks. His incredible streak of great finishes continued Sunday night as Rust has not finished outside the top six all 14 nights this season. If you haven't seen this guy race, make the time to attend a track where Rust competes. If you have seen him race before, appreciate it. You're going to be reading about him for many years to come.
Jacob Keiser earned his first win of the season in the IMCA Hobby Stock division. Keiser chased pole-sitter Brad Forbes for one lap before making the pass for the lead on the low side of Forbes in turn four on lap two.
Keiser quickly pulled away from traffic while Chris Luloff pursued. Luloff kept pace with Keiser as the lead pair broke away from the field. They entered lapped traffic at the midway point of the event, however Keiser led the rest of the way to score the win in the caution-free 15-lapper.
Keiser became the fifth straight different winner in the division and the eighth different Hobby Stock winner through 14 nights of weekly points racing this season. He now owns six Hobby Stock wins in weekly racing history in Vinton. That ties him for 19th on the all-time list with Bill Bonnett, Brian Happel, Curt Hilmer, Curtis Roster and Rick Johnson.
Keiser has now won at least one feature in each of the last five seasons on the Vinton quarter-mile. That is the longest currently active streak for Hobby Stocks. All-time, that five-year streak is tied for fifth longest in division history.
John Emerson picked up his fourth win in Vinton this season in the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature. From a third row starting spot, Emerson raced the low side past Scott Pippert on the second lap to secure the lead.
Emerson built a comfortable lead to drive to victory in front of an entertaining battle between Justin Temeyer and Damon Murty for the runner-up spot. Murty won that battle to come home second. Emerson is the division's fourth different winner in as many weeks.
With the win, Emerson now has five career Stock car wins in Vinton, placing him in sole possession of ninth on the track's all-time list. It was the fourth time this season Emerson swept weekend features at Independence Motor Speedway and Benton County Speedway. He is the only Stock Car driver in history to sweep the weekend four times in a single season. That four-sweep mark ties the all-time record, which was set by then-Hobby Stock driver Jerry Luloff, who swept the weekend at both tracks four times in 1991.
Adding one weekend sweep from last season, Emerson's five perfect weekends are second all-time to Justin Temeyer in the Stock Car ranks. In fact, Temeyer's six Stock Car sweeps matches Chris Luloff's six Hobby Stock sweeps as the most all-time between the two tracks.
Emerson became the third different Stock Car driver with four wins this season at Vinton. Emerson, Damon Murty and Norman Chesmore have each won four times on the quarter-mile this year. That mark is one shy of the division record of four four-time winners, which was set in 2007. That year, Damon Murty, Justin Temeyer, Curtis Roster and Brian Irvine won exactly four times each in that 20-event season. Scott Pippert, the only other Stock Car winner this year, has won twice. Will he join the others to tie the 2007 mark?
Mike Burbridge took charge on the first lap, then protected the bottom groove to drive to his second IMCA Modified win of the season - the fourth straight different winner in the division. Burbridge held off pressure from Patrick Flannagan and Troy Cordes to score his 10th career Modified win in Vinton. Burbridge's 10 wins tie him with Darin Duffy, Don Erger and Jeff Barkdoll for 14th on the speedway's all-time list for Modifieds.
Burbridge has now won multiple features in each of the last three years in Vinton. The only other Modified drivers in track history to win multiple features over a minimum of three consecutive years are Jack Mitchell (1981-1983), Arlo Becker (1991-1995), Corey Dripps (1996-1998), Troy Cordes (2002-2009), Scott Hogan (2004-2006, 2008-2011) and Ronn Lauritzen (2011-2013).
After a spectacular fire on his #22 at the end of his heat race, Nathan Chandler went to work on repairing his IMCA Sport Compact for the 12-lap feature. All was well for Chandler, who made his way around A.J. Witten on lap five to drive to his sixth win of the season.
Chandler, who leads the all-time Sport Compact wins list at the speedway with 41 trips to the winner's circle, guaranteed a seventh straight season of at least one six-time winner in the division. Chandler has now won 17 of the last 33 Sport Compact features at the speedway and 24 of the last 49. Dude has been, wait for it... on fire.
A fine field of 71 drivers signed in to compete Sunday night. Don Burkey once again had the track in excellent shape and the program was run as efficiently as one would like for a Sunday evening. The races began right at 6 p.m. and the final checkered flag waved at 8:02.
The caution flag waved a total of nine times Sunday night over the course of the 15 events. In fact, not only did the Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact features run caution-free, the Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts didn't see a single caution all night.
The nine cautions included a lengthy delay for a red flag incident when Josh Burrell got upside down off the back stretch in the first SportMod qualifier. While
Burrell walked away uninjured and his car didn't receive as much damage
as one might have expected, he indicated on his facebook page that his
season is over.
The 2013 Benton County Fair kicks off this week in Vinton. As has been the tradition for a number of years, track points races will be held in the SportMod, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact divisions this Thursday night. Also running will be the Nostalgia cars. I will be there to announce and/or score part of the show, however flagman John Huff competes in the Nostalgia division so I will be filling in for him in the flag stand during those events. If I don't get booed out of the stand, maybe John will let me flag another division Thursday night. It should make for an interesting night at the fair! Enjoy an extra night of racing in Vinton this week (but leave the rotten tomatoes home Thursday night, please)!
I may take in another race or two elsewhere in the region this week, however my notebook won't be going with me if I make any other travel plans. Regardless where you live, the busy season is in full swing. Take the time to support your local track!
Have a great week!
RESULTS
IMCA MODIFIED
Feature: 1. 11B Mike Burbridge (Delhi); 2. F7 Patrick Flannagan (Cedar Rapids); 3. 71 Troy Cordes (Dunkerton); 4. 18 Jerry Luloff (Independence); 5. 00 J.D. Auringer (Waterloo); 6. 10K Ronn Lauritzen (Jesup); 7. 12D Joe Docekal (Dysart); 8. 80 Jerry Dedrick (Vinton); 9. 14B Shane Burbridge (Manchester); 10. 81 Jesse Belez (Marengo); 11. 78S Steve Stultz (Peoria, Ariz.); 12. 77 Tim McBride (Denver); 13. T23 Tony Olson (Cedar Rapids); DNS 21K Kyle Brown (Kellogg).
Heat one: 1. Dedrick; 2. Flannagan; 3. Cordes; 4. Luloff; 5. Auringer; 6. McBride; 7. Stultz.
Heat two: 1. M. Burbridge; 2. Lauritzen; 3. Docekal; 4. Belez; 5. Olson; 6. S. Burbridge; DNS Brown.
IMCA STOCK CAR
Feature: 1. 87 John Emerson (Waterloo); 2. 99D Damon Murty (Chelsea); 3. 15 Norman Chesmore (Rowley); 4. 56T Justin Temeyer (Independence); 5. 76 Mike Galli (Urbana); 6. 47 Scott Pippert (Elberon); 7. 8 Curtis Roster (Vinton); 8. 4JR Russell Damme Jr. (Waterloo); 9. 8B Scott Beauregard (Center Point); 10. 22 Kevin Rose (Waterloo); 11. 4C Cory Tharp (Waterloo).
Heat one: 1. Murty; 2. Emerson; 3. Galli; 4. Damme; 5. Roster; DNS Tharp.
Heat two: 1. Pippert; 2. Temeyer; 3. Chesmore; 4. Rose; 5. Beauregard.
IMCA NORTHERN SPORTMOD
Feature: 1. 95 Mike McDonald (Cedar Rapids); 2. 26J Joel Rust (Grundy Center); 3. 14 Shane Ebaugh (Evansdale); 4. 22H Curt Hilmer (Dysart); 5. 4 Ryan Maitland (Waterloo); 6. J2 Dave Schulze (Keystone); 7. 00 Jim Buhlman (Cedar Falls); 8. 2AC Dustin Crear (Mediapolis); 9. 3 Dave McCalla (Cedar Rapids); 10. T17 Tom Rawlins (Kellogg); 11. 3R Danny Dvorak (Vinton); 12. 10S John Schaefer (La Porte City); 13. 57K Ross Kitner (Dysart); 14. 35C Casey Heil (Cedar Rapids); 15. 11M Mike Mitchell (Cedar Rapids); 16. 16K Brandon Morris (Ely); 17. 57R Ryan King (Montour); 18. 35 Josh Miller (Lisbon); 19. 72 Mike Hogencamp (Waterloo); 20/DNS. 115 Bob Ebaugh (Raymond); 21/DNS. 7D Dakoda Sellers (Vinton); 22/DNS. 3B Brian Anderson (Garrison); 23/DNS. 93 Josh Burrell (Dysart).
Heat one: 1. King; 2. Crear; 3. McDonald; 4. Hilmer; 5. Ebaugh; 6. Anderson; 7. Schaefer; 8. Burrell.
Heat two: 1. Morris; 2. McCalla; 3. Dvorak; 4. Schulze; 5. Mitchell; 6. Hogencamp; 7. Rawlins; 8. Heil.
Heat three: 1. Sellers; 2. Rust; 3. Ebaugh; 4. Maitland; 5. Buhlman; 6. Kitner; 7. Miller.
IMCA HOBBY STOCK
Feature: 1. 07 Jacob Keiser (Marengo); 2. 18 Chris Luloff (Independence); 3. 17K Kyle Parizek (Belle Plaine); 4. 78 Matt Brown (Dysart); 5. 46 Brian Happel (Vinton); 6. 67 Justin Stander (Vinton); 7. 09X Brad Forbes (Waterloo); 8. 12J Jeremy Floyd (Cedar Rapids); 9. 21J Jason Williams (Belle Plaine); 10. 14C Leah Wroten (Independence); 11. 14J Jacob Floyd (Cedar Rapids); 12. 19B Jim Sheldon (Marion); 13. 45 Justin Wacha (Vinton).
Heat one: 1. Parizek; 2. Keiser; 3. Luloff; 4. Stander; 5. Jeremy Floyd; 6. Jacob Floyd; DNS Sheldon.
Heat two: 1. Brown; 2. Wroten; 3. Happel; 4. Forbes; 5. Wacha; 6. Williams.
IMCA SPORT COMPACT
Feature: 1. 22 Nathan Chandler (Norway); 2. 22T Travis Losenicky (Garrison); 3. 00W Bill Whalen Jr. (Riverside); 4. 11 Steve Miedke (Shellsburg); 5. 4 Mike Tedesco (Jesup); 6. 99J Jeremy Lerch (Vinton); 7. 3S Craig Streeter (Vinton); 8. 9 Toby Denning (Mt. Auburn); 9. 2 Merv Chandler (Urbana); 10. 111 A.J. Witten (Cedar Rapids).
Heat: 1. M. Chandler; 2. Losenicky; 3. Witten; 4. Miedke; 5. N. Chandler; 6. Streeter; 7. Whalen; 8. Lerch; 9. Dennicg; DNS Tedesco.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Aikey, Ryan, Smith among new winners at Independence
A trio of drivers earned their first wins of the year (for one, the first of his career) during the seventh annual Dick Frye Memorial on the final night of the Buchanan County Fair. Jeff Aikey, Shawn Ryan and Brandon Smith made their first trips to victory lane as 112 signed in to compete at Independence Motor Speedway.
Aikey scored the win in the IMCA Late Model division driving the primary car of friend and competitor Rick Dralle. After starting in row six, Aikey worked the top side through the field while Luke Pestka and Jon Passick battled for the lead.
Pestka and Passick put on an entertaining show for the top spot before Aikey swept past the leaders at the midway point. He ran away in lapped traffic to score the victory, his first of the season. With the win, Aikey became the fifth straight different Late Model winner at the speedway. It was his first Dick Frye Memorial win. It was also Aikey's second win of the season in Dralle's ride - he also scored the win during a Late Model special earlier this year at Benton County Speedway in Vinton.
In his weekly racing career in Independence, Aikey now owns 10 Late Model wins. He sits tied for 17th on the all-time list with Doc Mayner and Darin Duffy. Believe it or not, Saturday's win was Aikey's first-ever in the month of July in weekly racing history in Independence.
A total of 10,262 days span Aikey's first Late Model win in Independence (June 15, 1985) and his most recent. That is the sixth longest span in track history for the Late Model division.
Shawn Ryan took the lead from Josh Sherbon following a lap three restart to drive to his first win of the year in the IMCA Modified division. Ryan raced the top side to victory ahead of a hard-charging Ronn Lauritzen.
His first win of 2013 in Independence, Ryan now owns three career wins in weekly racing history at the speedway. He is tied for 38th on that list with Owen Grube, Randy Trefz and Travis Heyer. The win was Ryan's first during the Dick Frye Memorial.
Ryan has now earned four straight top-10 finishes in Independence and Lauritzen continued his recent hot streak of impressive runs. Lauritzen has finished first or second each of the last five weeks.
Brandon Smith rounded out the list of first-time winners Saturday night. Smith survived numerous cautions to earn his first career IMCA Northern SportMod win in an event that timed out after nine laps.
The fifth first-time winner in the SportMods this season, that mark now ties the 2008 and 2009 seasons for the most in division history in Independence. Smith is the 22nd different SportMod winner in track history and became the sixth straight different winner in the division.
John Emerson raced to his sixth win of the season in the IMCA Stock Car division. Emerson raced from the fourth row while Jarod Weepie held the lead. Emerson worked past Weepie with two laps to go to take the victory.
The 10th win of his career in Independence, Emerson is now alone in ninth on the division's wins list. He was the fourth different winner in as many weeks in the Stock Cars. It was Emerson's first win during the Dick Frye Memorial.
Benji Irvine took over the lead when front-runner Jeremiah Wilson was sidelined with mechanical problems halfway through the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Irvine led the remainder of the event to score his third win of the year and his second straight at the Dick Frye Memorial.
With five career Hobby Stock wins in Independence, Irvine is now tied with Bret Dage, Doug Otto, Jamie Whitaker, Jerry Luloff, Justin Temeyer, Kevin Hoehne, Lon Gadow and Rick Suckow for 19th on the all-time list.
All five of Irvine's wins have come in the last calendar year. In fact, his most recent win fell one day shy of the anniversary of his first win at the speedway (July 21, 2012). Irvine has now earned seven straight top-3 finishes and has not finished outside of the top four through 11 nights of racing this season.
Adam Gates scored his ninth win of the year in the IMCA Sport Compact division. Gates battled Steve Miedke early before driving to victory. He has won every Sport Compact feature he has started this season.
Tonight, weather permitting, it's back to Benton County Speedway for the weekly racing program in Vinton. I hope to see you there!
Aikey scored the win in the IMCA Late Model division driving the primary car of friend and competitor Rick Dralle. After starting in row six, Aikey worked the top side through the field while Luke Pestka and Jon Passick battled for the lead.
Pestka and Passick put on an entertaining show for the top spot before Aikey swept past the leaders at the midway point. He ran away in lapped traffic to score the victory, his first of the season. With the win, Aikey became the fifth straight different Late Model winner at the speedway. It was his first Dick Frye Memorial win. It was also Aikey's second win of the season in Dralle's ride - he also scored the win during a Late Model special earlier this year at Benton County Speedway in Vinton.
In his weekly racing career in Independence, Aikey now owns 10 Late Model wins. He sits tied for 17th on the all-time list with Doc Mayner and Darin Duffy. Believe it or not, Saturday's win was Aikey's first-ever in the month of July in weekly racing history in Independence.
A total of 10,262 days span Aikey's first Late Model win in Independence (June 15, 1985) and his most recent. That is the sixth longest span in track history for the Late Model division.
Shawn Ryan took the lead from Josh Sherbon following a lap three restart to drive to his first win of the year in the IMCA Modified division. Ryan raced the top side to victory ahead of a hard-charging Ronn Lauritzen.
His first win of 2013 in Independence, Ryan now owns three career wins in weekly racing history at the speedway. He is tied for 38th on that list with Owen Grube, Randy Trefz and Travis Heyer. The win was Ryan's first during the Dick Frye Memorial.
Ryan has now earned four straight top-10 finishes in Independence and Lauritzen continued his recent hot streak of impressive runs. Lauritzen has finished first or second each of the last five weeks.
Brandon Smith rounded out the list of first-time winners Saturday night. Smith survived numerous cautions to earn his first career IMCA Northern SportMod win in an event that timed out after nine laps.
The fifth first-time winner in the SportMods this season, that mark now ties the 2008 and 2009 seasons for the most in division history in Independence. Smith is the 22nd different SportMod winner in track history and became the sixth straight different winner in the division.
John Emerson raced to his sixth win of the season in the IMCA Stock Car division. Emerson raced from the fourth row while Jarod Weepie held the lead. Emerson worked past Weepie with two laps to go to take the victory.
The 10th win of his career in Independence, Emerson is now alone in ninth on the division's wins list. He was the fourth different winner in as many weeks in the Stock Cars. It was Emerson's first win during the Dick Frye Memorial.
Benji Irvine took over the lead when front-runner Jeremiah Wilson was sidelined with mechanical problems halfway through the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Irvine led the remainder of the event to score his third win of the year and his second straight at the Dick Frye Memorial.
With five career Hobby Stock wins in Independence, Irvine is now tied with Bret Dage, Doug Otto, Jamie Whitaker, Jerry Luloff, Justin Temeyer, Kevin Hoehne, Lon Gadow and Rick Suckow for 19th on the all-time list.
All five of Irvine's wins have come in the last calendar year. In fact, his most recent win fell one day shy of the anniversary of his first win at the speedway (July 21, 2012). Irvine has now earned seven straight top-3 finishes and has not finished outside of the top four through 11 nights of racing this season.
Adam Gates scored his ninth win of the year in the IMCA Sport Compact division. Gates battled Steve Miedke early before driving to victory. He has won every Sport Compact feature he has started this season.
Tonight, weather permitting, it's back to Benton County Speedway for the weekly racing program in Vinton. I hope to see you there!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Carter's late surge leads to Hogan Memorial win at Benton County Speedway
It's only fitting that a track's biggest race of the year comes down to a difference of just a few feet when the checkers wave. That was the case Sunday night at Benton County Speedway for the 19th annual Hogan Memorial.
Until a lap 37 restart, it appeared Richie Gustin was on his way to his second straight win in the event, which honors the late Dick and Janet Hogan. Cayden Carter proved otherwise as he worked the top side to a thrilling win in the 40-lapper for IMCA Modifieds. (complete results follow)
Pole-sitter Jerry Dedrick led the way the first eight times around the fast, smooth quarter-mile oval. He paced the field while Tyler Droste pursued from his outside front row starting spot and Richie Gustin raced the low line to the front from a fourth row start.
Droste worked past Dedrick for the lead on the eighth circuit as Gustin closed in on the leaders. Gustin entered a three-wide battle for the lead and escaped with the top spot on lap 11. He quickly pulled away from the field running the bottom groove.
Meanwhile, Carter, who started inside of row two, slipped out of the top five before re-emerging on lap 13. He ran the top groove into fourth and remained there behind Kyle Strickler until a mandatory caution on lap 20. Drivers were allowed to make changes to their cars on the front stretch during the five-lap break before the final half of the event was completed.
When the race resumed, Gustin again held serve on the bottom side while Carter made his way around the outside of Strickler. Carter and Droste engaged in a terrific side-by-side battle for a number of laps until caution slowed action again on lap 32. Gustin, who had built a straightaway lead, saw that disappear for the ensuing restart.
Carter made his way around Droste on the restart and settled into second before the final stoppage on lap 37. When the green flag waved a final time, Carter pulled to the outside of Gustin and the leaders ran side-by-side over the final circuits. Carter pulled ahead at the white flag, only see see Gustin power back to his inside over the final lap. Carter inched ahead at the line to take the win by a few feet over Gustin.
It was Carter's first career Hogan Memorial win, making him the 15th different winner in the event's 19 year history. He became the seventh different winner in as many years.
With four new qualifiers in this year's Hogan Memorial, 122 drivers all-time have taken the green flag in the event's feature.
For his win, Carter earned a $1,250 winner's share, plus an additional $100 in bonus lap money. In addition to his second place purse money, Gustin pocketed $1,400 in lap money, plus an additional $250 for being the leader on lap 20. Dedrick took home an additional $400 for leading eight laps and Droste added $100 in lap money to his winnings.
HOGAN MEMORIAL IMCA MODIFIEDS
Hogan Family: $100 to the recipient of the Frisbee with the winning Modified driver's autograph, plus $50 to the Sport Compact feature winner.
Until a lap 37 restart, it appeared Richie Gustin was on his way to his second straight win in the event, which honors the late Dick and Janet Hogan. Cayden Carter proved otherwise as he worked the top side to a thrilling win in the 40-lapper for IMCA Modifieds. (complete results follow)
Pole-sitter Jerry Dedrick led the way the first eight times around the fast, smooth quarter-mile oval. He paced the field while Tyler Droste pursued from his outside front row starting spot and Richie Gustin raced the low line to the front from a fourth row start.
Droste worked past Dedrick for the lead on the eighth circuit as Gustin closed in on the leaders. Gustin entered a three-wide battle for the lead and escaped with the top spot on lap 11. He quickly pulled away from the field running the bottom groove.
Meanwhile, Carter, who started inside of row two, slipped out of the top five before re-emerging on lap 13. He ran the top groove into fourth and remained there behind Kyle Strickler until a mandatory caution on lap 20. Drivers were allowed to make changes to their cars on the front stretch during the five-lap break before the final half of the event was completed.
When the race resumed, Gustin again held serve on the bottom side while Carter made his way around the outside of Strickler. Carter and Droste engaged in a terrific side-by-side battle for a number of laps until caution slowed action again on lap 32. Gustin, who had built a straightaway lead, saw that disappear for the ensuing restart.
Carter made his way around Droste on the restart and settled into second before the final stoppage on lap 37. When the green flag waved a final time, Carter pulled to the outside of Gustin and the leaders ran side-by-side over the final circuits. Carter pulled ahead at the white flag, only see see Gustin power back to his inside over the final lap. Carter inched ahead at the line to take the win by a few feet over Gustin.
It was Carter's first career Hogan Memorial win, making him the 15th different winner in the event's 19 year history. He became the seventh different winner in as many years.
With four new qualifiers in this year's Hogan Memorial, 122 drivers all-time have taken the green flag in the event's feature.
For his win, Carter earned a $1,250 winner's share, plus an additional $100 in bonus lap money. In addition to his second place purse money, Gustin pocketed $1,400 in lap money, plus an additional $250 for being the leader on lap 20. Dedrick took home an additional $400 for leading eight laps and Droste added $100 in lap money to his winnings.
HOGAN MEMORIAL IMCA MODIFIEDS
Finish / Lap 20 / Start / Driver / Hogan Memorial career stats
1 / 4 / 3 - 10C Cayden
Carter, Oskaloosa - Carter has now qualified for two Hogan Memorials. He ran fifth in 2012.
2 / 1 / 8 - 19G Richie Gustin, Gilman - Gustin has qualified four times, each of the last four seasons. He has earned three straight top-10 finishes, including his win in 2012.
3 / 5 / 16 - 33D Scott Hogan, Vinton - A four-time event winner, Hogan is a 14-time qualifier, including each of the last 10 years. His 13 top-10 finishes are the most all-time. His 11 top-5s and nine top-3s are also best among all drivers. Hogan has finished in the top three in four of the last five events.
4 / 8 / 13 - 71 Troy
Cordes, Dunkerton - A 13-time qualifier, Cordes has now earned 10 top-10s, including eight top-5s.
5 / 2 / 2 - 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo - Droste was one of four first-time qualifiers in 2013.
6 / 6 / 11 - 12D Joe Docekal, Dysart - Docekal has qualified for the last four events and has finished in the top-10 two years in a row.
7 / 3 / 7 - 8 Kyle
Strickler, Mooresville, N.C. - Strickler was a first-time qualifier in 2013.
8 / 10 / 10 - 17 Steve Stewart, Burlington - Stewart was a first-time qualifier in 2013.
9 / 9 / 15 - 18 Jerry Luloff,
Independence - The 2011 champion, Luloff has qualified for 11 events. He has earned four straight top-10 finishes and has eight top-10s in the last nine years.
10 / 13 / 17 - 10K Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup - Lauritzen is a four-time qualifier, including each of the last three seasons. He now owns two top-10 finishes.
11 / 11 / 20 - 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton - Van Genderen has qualified for each of the last three events.
12 / 15 / 18 - 1 Dan
Chapman, Clarence - Chapman has now qualified for five straight Hogan Memorials.
13 / 14 / 12 - 71W Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill. - Waterman has qualified for each of the last three events.
14 / 19 / 22 - 64 Vern Jackson, Waterloo - The 2004 champion, Jackson qualified for the first time since 2009. He has made the feature seven times in his career.
15 / 7 / 1 - 80 Jerry Dedrick, Vinton - Dedrick has qualified the last three years.
16 / 18 / 24 - 505 Racer Hulin, Laurel - Hulin was a first-time qualifier in 2013.
17 / 22 / 21 - 01 Ed Thomas, Waterloo - The 2001 winner, Thomas has qualified for a record 16 Hogan Memorials - in each of the last 16 years.
18 / 20 / 23 - T23 Tony Olson, Cedar Rapids - Olson has qualified for the last six events.
19 / 21 / 14 - 25 Jake Bowman, Maquoketa - Bowman has qualified for the last two events.
20 / 17 / 19 - F7 Patrick
Flannagan, Cedar Rapids - Flannagan has now qualified for 14 consecutive Hogan Memorials.
21 / 24 / 4 - 21K Kyle Brown, Kellogg - Brown has qualified for the last two events.
22 / 16 / 6 - 00 J.D. Auringer, Waterloo - The 2007 winner, Auringer has qualified for the Hogan Memorial nine times in his career, including each of the last five years.
23 / 12 / 9 - 32 Chris Snyder, Raymond - Snyder has qualified for three of the last four events.
24 / 23 / 5 - 11B Mike Burbridge, Delhi - Burbridge has qualified for the last three events.
First heat (3
qualify, 2 redraw) – 1. Carter; 2. Stewart; 3. Docekal; 4. Chapman; 5.
Lauritzen; 6. K1 Kyle Krampe, Baxter; 7. 2Z Zach Rawlins, Kellogg; 8. 9 Leon Wilson,
Hopkinton.
Second heat – 1.
Gustin; 2. Burbridge; 3. Waterman; 4. Flannagan; 5. Van Genderen; 6. 8T Tony
Snyder, Readlyn; 7. Olson; DQ. Hulin.
Third heat – 1.
Auringer; 2. Droste; 3. Cordes; 4. 70 Mitch Morris, Eldridge; 5. Thomas; 6. 20L Zach Less,
Hopkinton; 7. 21 David Brown, Kellogg.
Fourth heat – 1.
K. Brown; 2. Dedrick; 3. Bowman; 4. 57B Dennis Betzer, Central City; 5. 98 Kevin Stoa,
Clear Lake; 6. Jackson; 7. 4G Kevin Goben, Sherrard, Ill.
Fifth heat – 1.
Strickler; 2. C. Snyder; 3. Luloff; 4. Hogan; 5. 42 Johnathan Huston, Columbus
Junction; 6. 5 Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark.; 7. 149 Jason Murray, Hartford.
First B feature (3
transfer) – 1. Hogan; 2. Chapman; 3. Van Genderen; 4. Morris; 5. Krampe; 6.
Stoa; 7. Taylor; 8. Olson; 9. Wilson; 10. Less; 11. Goben.
Second B feature –
1. Lauritzen; 2. Flannagan; 3. Thomas; 4. Jackson; 5. D. Brown; 6. Murray;
7. Hulin; 8. T. Snyder; 9. Betzer; 10. Rawlins; 11. Huston.
Past Champion
Provisional - Jackson; Track Points
Provisionals – T. Olson, Hulin.
Weekly points racing was held in each of the other four divisions on the schedule.
Danny Dvorak drove to the win in the IMCA Northern SportMod 15-lapper. Dvorak assumed command from Jim Buhlman following a lap three restart to drive to victory, his fifth of the season and 51st of his career in Vinton.
Also the winner last week, Dvorak now has nine career streaks of at least two consecutive wins in Vinton. His 10th career SportMod win in July, Dvorak now owns double-digit victories in three separate calendar months (May, June, July).
It was Dvorak's fourth career SportMod win during the Hogan Memorial. He is now tied with Scott Hogan (Modified), Dan Trimble (Stock Car) and Justin Temeyer (Stock Car) as the only drivers with four Hogan Memorial wins in a division. When adding his two Hogan Memorial Hobby Stock wins, Dvorak's six event victories are the most all-time.
Damon Murty worked past Scott Pippert to assume the lead on the sixth of 15 laps in the IMCA Stock Car feature. After Pippert took the lead back one lap later, Murty regained the lead for good on the eighth circuit. He then held off pressure from Pippert and Norman Chesmore to drive to his fourth win of the year.
Murty now has 59 Stock Car wins in weekly racing history in Vinton, the most all-time. He has also won at least four features in each of the last nine seasons. It was Murty's ninth career win during the month of July. Also the Hogan Memorial Stock Car winner in 2006 and 2010, Murty now owns three wins during the event.
Kyle Parizek led all 15 laps to take his second win of the season and his first-ever during the Hogan Memorial. Parizek became the 13th different Hobby Stock winner in event history. With seven career wins to his credit in Vinton, Parizek now ranks tied for 16th on the all-time list with Brad Anders and Steve Kesl.
After Travis Losenicky and Merv Chandler spent time out front of the IMCA Sport Compact 12-lapper, Bill Whalen Jr. took over the lead on lap seven to drive to his second straight win and his fourth of the season. His four wins mark a career high for Whalen on the Vinton quarter-mile.
The back-to-back wins in Vinton are a first for Whalen, whose 11 career wins in Vinton tie him with Brad Chandler for fourth on the all-time list. His first Hogan Memorial victory, Whalen became the seventh driver in the division to win in the event.
I am simply amazed at how much bigger and better the Hogan Memorial has become each year. The amount of work the Hogan family puts into this event is immeasurable - and every penny that is donated to the cause is put right back into the hands of the drivers. The task is monumental and we race fans should greatly appreciate the efforts of the Hogan family.
Track manager Dana Benning and I were joking with Scott Hogan about his responsibilities for the evening. I reminded Scott that his main priority on race day should be to race. He said that's the most stress-free part of the process. Dana mentioned that next year is the 20th anniversary and, although they have already set the bar high, he wondered what the Hogan family do to make it even greater. Although I don't see how it can get any better, I'm sure they will come up with something.
Complete results from the other divisions on Sunday night are located below, however before you read through them, please take the time to read through the list of event sponsors. Not only does putting together such a program take an enormous amount of time and effort from those involved, it also takes the support from friends, family and community to make it all happen. If you know any of the folks listed below, tell them thank you. Stop by the businesses listed below and express your appreciation for their support of such a fantastic event.
Finally, thank the Hogan family for all they have done and continue to do to make the Hogan Memorial bigger and better every year. As the Hogans will tell you, it isn't just about their family - it's about racing and racing family. Thank you, Hogans!
2013 HOGAN MEMORIAL SPONSORS
MODIFIED
Position Sponsors ($50): Bob
and Kathy Gove; Ted Usher and Deb Wheeler; Dave Kelchen/Vinton Fareway;
Cassill Motors; Ryker, Zayde, Zoey, Jack, Veleah and Beau (Galli
grandkids); Car Quest, 15D & F7 Racing Teams; Mahr Transport; Jim
and Paige Ford and Family in memory of Kenny Ford; Keith and Teresa
Lindsey; Peyton Laughridge and Lillian Springer; Sheds by Leroy;
Performance Bodies; Post Family; Tharp Family in memory of Lois and
Ronnie Tharp; Brett, Virginia, Alyssa and Kenidi Root; Derek Noe and
Dana Elliott; Greg's Construction Service in memory of Barry Peacock;
G&G Auto; Tom (TJ) and Jane Johnson.
Lap Sponsors ($50): Dave
and Carol Galli; Steve and Julie Lessig and Family; Steve and Sue
Laughridge in memory of Dick and Janet Hogan; Weikert Iron & Metal;
Bob and Kathy Gove; Dick Bridge; Doug, Julia and Hayden Laughridge;
Victory Chassis; Chuck and Genny Flatberg; in memory of Denny Thomas;
Thomas Tax Service; Ted Usher and Deb Wheeler; Aaron and Amanda Burkey;
Derek Noe and Dana Elliott; in memory of Grandpa Burkey; Berger Repair;
Brad and Jackie Shaw and Family; Bret and Tina Nelson; in memory of
Charles Pegum; Manatts; Pearl Street Social Club; Performance Bodies;
CarQuest; Stadium Lounge; G&G Auto; Ehlinger's; Theisen's
Home-Farm-Auto; John's Tire; Doug and Danielle Robison; Dave
Kelchen/Vinton Fareway; Nick's TV & Appliance; Cheri Osborn; Drew
Hogan.
Hard Charger ($250): Ron-Da-Voo Lounge and Deli.
Hard Charger ($100): Mahr Transport.
Winner Bonus ($100): Scott Pippert Trucking.
Heat Race Winners ($100): Victory Chassis, Cassill Motors, Walt & Deana Stout.
Other Awards: IMCA
(Hoosier tire, $250 halfway leader bonus); Fauser Oil (barrel of fuel);
Seegy's ($50 gift card); Theisen's ($25 gift cards); Dave Schulze
Racing (Hoosier tire).
Other divisions also received a variety of bonuses, including:
Hard Charger: Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli ($125 SportMod, $125 Stock Car).
Winner Bonus: Scott Pippert Trucking ($100 Stock Car, $100 SportMod, $100 Hobby Stock, $50 Sport Compact); J&V NAPA ($100 Stock Car).
Heat Race Sponsor: Brad Mahoney Construction ($50 SportMod)Hogan Family: $100 to the recipient of the Frisbee with the winning Modified driver's autograph, plus $50 to the Sport Compact feature winner.
RESULTS
IMCA STOCK CAR
Feature: 1. 99D Damon Murty (Chelsea); 2. 15 Norman Chesmore (Rowley); 3. 47 Scott Pippert (Elberon); 4. 76X Chad Siems (Shellsburg); 5. 22 Brock Young (Waterloo); 6. 76 Mike Galli (Urbana); 7. 8 Curtis Roster (Vinton); 8. 87 John Emerson (Waterloo); 9. 87A Aaron Matthias (Fairbank); DQ 8B Scott Beauregard (Center Point).
Heat: 1. Pippert; 2. Murty; 3. Emerson; 4. Chesmore; 5. Galli; 6. Matthias; 7. Roster; 8. Siems; 9. Beauregard; 10. Young.
IMCA NORTHERN SPORTMOD
Feature: 1. 3R Danny Dvorak (Vinton); 2. 23JR Nick Roberts (Des Moines); 3. 00 Jim Buhlman (Cedar Falls); 4. 19J Jenae Gustin (Marshalltown); 5. 26J Joel Rust (Grundy Center); 6. 72 Mike Hogencamp (Waterloo); 7. 10S John Schaefer (La Porte City); 8. 95 Mike McDonald (Cedar Rapids); 9. 14 Shane Ebaugh (Evansdale); 10. 3 Dave McCalla (Cedar Rapids); 11. 22H Curt Hilmer (Dysart); 12. 44G Brady Graham (Brooklyn); 13. 16K Brandon Morris (Ely); 14. 7D Dakoda Sellers (Vinton); 15. J2 Dave Schulze (Keystone); 16. 43 Creston Williams (Atkins); 17. 57R Ryan King (Montour); 18. 96 Lucas Lundry (Maynard); 19. 23K Ben Kates (Tonganoxie, Kan.); 20. 4 Ryan Maitland (Waterloo).
First heat (4 qualify, 3 redraw): 1. Roberts; 2. Schaefer; 3. Morris; 4. King; 5. 11M Mike Mitchell (Cedar Rapids); 6. 9 Scott Williams (Atkins); DNS 49 Brandon Smith (Waterloo); DNS 35 Josh Miller (Lisbon).
Second heat: 1. Buhlman; 2. C. Williams; 3. Dvorak; 4. Lundry; 5. Hogencamp; 6. 93 Josh Burrell (Dysart); 7. T17 Tom Rawlins (Kellogg).
Third heat: 1. Sellers; 2. Rust; 3. Gustin; 4. Schulze; 5. Maitland; 6. 15B Troy Brukhart (Urbana); 7. 115X Mike Nielsen (Evansdale).
Fourth heat: 1. Hilmer; 2. Ebaugh; 3. Kates; 4. McCalla; 5. Graham; 6. 3B Brian Anderson (Garrison); 7. McDonald.
B feature (4 transfer): 1. Maitland; 2. McDonald; 3. Hogencamp; 4. Graham; 5. Rawlins; 6. Mitchell; 7. Burkhart; 8. Anderson; 9. Miller; 10. Burrell; 11. S. Williams; 12. Nielsen; 13. Smith.
IMCA HOBBY STOCK
Feature: 1. 17K Kyle Parizek (Belle Plaine); 2. 46 Brian Happel (Vinton); 3. 78 Matt Brown (Dysart); 4. 07 Jacob Keiser (Marengo); 5. 45 Justin Wacha (Vinton); 6. 79 Benji Irvine (Cedar Falls); 7. 29 Nathan Ballard (Marengo); 8. 09X Brad Forbes (Waterloo); 9. 14J Jacob Floyd (Cedar Rapids); 10. 35 Brett Vanous (Quasqueton); 11. 90 Chris Moore (Fairfax); 12. 14C Leah Wroten (Independence); 13. 57 Malena Betzer (Cedar Rapids); 14. 18 Chris Luloff (Independence).
First heat: 1. Keiser; 2. Luloff; 3. Ballard; 4. Parizek; 5. Brown; 6. Betzer; 7. Forbes.
Second heat: 1. Happel; 2. Irvine; 3. Wacha; 4. Vanous; 5. Floyd; 6. Wroten; 7. Moore.
IMCA SPORT COMPACT
Feature: 1. 00W Bill Whalen Jr. (Riverside); 2. 2 Merv Chandler (Urbana); 3. 22 Nathan Chandler (Norway); 4. 22T Travis Losenicky (Garrison); 5. 111 A.J. Witten (Cedar Rapids); 6. 9 Toby Denning (Mt. Auburn); 7. 36DD Gary Peiffer (Troy Mills); 8. 99J Jeremy Lerch (Vinton); 9. 8 Jacob McVay (Palo); 10. 57 Duayne Herb (Cedar Rapids).
Heat: 1. Witten; 2. N. Chandler; 3. Whalen; 4. Losenicky; 5. M. Chandler; 6. Peiffer; 7. Lerch; 8. McVay; 9. Herb; 10. Denning.
Heat: 1. Witten; 2. N. Chandler; 3. Whalen; 4. Losenicky; 5. M. Chandler; 6. Peiffer; 7. Lerch; 8. McVay; 9. Herb; 10. Denning.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Lauritzen, Martin, Miller among winners at Independence Motor Speedway
Ronn Lauritzen's third IMCA Modified win in four weeks at Independence Motor Speedway highlighted a great Saturday night of racing that saw 96 cars do battle in 19 events in under three hours.
Lauritzen started in the fifth row, but found himself in the top five a few laps into the 20-lapper. Following an early caution, Lauritzen worked into second and took over the lead when front-runner Kevin Pittman was sidelined with mechanical problems. Lauritzen took charge on the seventh lap and never looked back as he drove to his third win of the season, all coming since June 22.
It was the sixth career Modified win for Lauritzen in weekly racing history in Independence, placing him in a tie for 24th all-time with Corey Dripps, Craig Haupt, Garry Stuber and Todd Jensen. It was his first career win during the month of July.
Curt Martin extended his all-time wins lead in the Late Model division. Martin slipped past Greg Kastli in lapped traffic with four laps to go on his way to the 94th Late Model win of his weekly racing career in Independence. It was his 27th win during the month of July - the most for a single driver in a single month in track history. It was also Martin's second trip to victory lane on the date July 13.
All-time, Martin's 94 wins at Independence trail only Vern Jackson, who leads the list with 95 wins at the speedway. Jackson's wins have come from a combined six different divisions.
Quinton Miller held off a hard-charging Chris Luloff to score his first win of the season in the IMCA Hobby Stock division. Miller led the entirety of the 15-lapper to earn the ninth Hobby Stock victory of his career at the speedway. All-time, Miller is now tied for 10th in Hobby Stock wins with Ken Irvine and Nick Wroten.
Miller also became the first driver in division history at the speedway to earn at least one win in each of seven consecutive seasons. Miller has won either one or two features every season since 2007. Prior to Miller's newly-established mark, Patrick Stansbery held the record with six straight seasons with at least one Hobby Stock win a year from 1998-2003.
Sean Johnson started 10th and made a quick run through the field to challenge in the 18-lap IMCA Stock Car feature. Johnson reeled in leader Jason Hocken at the midway point, then made his way to the front three laps later to drive to his second win of the year. Johnson now owns multiple Stock Car wins in five of the last six years at the speedway.
All-time, Johnson has 27 Stock Car wins to his credit in Independence, leaving him four shy of Brian Irvine for second on the division's list. Overall, Johnson's 27 wins place him 14th on the track's all-time wins list. He is two wins shy of Chris Wessner for 13th.
Kip Siems took the lead from Dave Schulze midway through the 15-lap IMCA Northern SportMod feature to drive to his second win of the season. Siems now own three SportMod wins in weekly racing history in Independence, which places him in a tie with Brennen Chipp, Chris Luloff and Ray Lundry for seventh all-time.
Merv Chandler earned his first win of the season in the IMCA Sport Compact division. Chandler assumed command from Travis Ross just past the halfway point of that 12-lapper to earn his third career Sport Compact win at the speedway. He is now tied with Steve Miedke for second on that list. Chandler also became the first driver to win at least one feature in each of the first two seasons the Sport Compacts have competed in Independence.
Sunday night, the 19th annual Hogan Memorial will take place at Benton County Speedway in Vinton. If you haven't already made plans or checked out the details of that event, be sure to look over the information in the flyer at the top of this page. I will assist track announcer Bucky Doren on the microphone Sunday for the biggest event of the season in Vinton.
This coming week is the 2013 Buchanan County Fair in Independence. In addition to the seventh annual Dick Frye Memorial Saturday night, a loaded grandstand schedule leads up to the weekly racing program. The return of the Eve of Destruction will get things started Wednesday night, which will feature a Hound and Hare race, along with a rollover contest. Thursday will be the annual demolition derby, followed by the NTPA truck and tractor pull on Friday. For a complete list of fair events and activities, visit www.buchanancountyfair.org.
I hope to see all of you Sunday in Vinton!
Lauritzen started in the fifth row, but found himself in the top five a few laps into the 20-lapper. Following an early caution, Lauritzen worked into second and took over the lead when front-runner Kevin Pittman was sidelined with mechanical problems. Lauritzen took charge on the seventh lap and never looked back as he drove to his third win of the season, all coming since June 22.
It was the sixth career Modified win for Lauritzen in weekly racing history in Independence, placing him in a tie for 24th all-time with Corey Dripps, Craig Haupt, Garry Stuber and Todd Jensen. It was his first career win during the month of July.
Curt Martin extended his all-time wins lead in the Late Model division. Martin slipped past Greg Kastli in lapped traffic with four laps to go on his way to the 94th Late Model win of his weekly racing career in Independence. It was his 27th win during the month of July - the most for a single driver in a single month in track history. It was also Martin's second trip to victory lane on the date July 13.
All-time, Martin's 94 wins at Independence trail only Vern Jackson, who leads the list with 95 wins at the speedway. Jackson's wins have come from a combined six different divisions.
Quinton Miller held off a hard-charging Chris Luloff to score his first win of the season in the IMCA Hobby Stock division. Miller led the entirety of the 15-lapper to earn the ninth Hobby Stock victory of his career at the speedway. All-time, Miller is now tied for 10th in Hobby Stock wins with Ken Irvine and Nick Wroten.
Miller also became the first driver in division history at the speedway to earn at least one win in each of seven consecutive seasons. Miller has won either one or two features every season since 2007. Prior to Miller's newly-established mark, Patrick Stansbery held the record with six straight seasons with at least one Hobby Stock win a year from 1998-2003.
Sean Johnson started 10th and made a quick run through the field to challenge in the 18-lap IMCA Stock Car feature. Johnson reeled in leader Jason Hocken at the midway point, then made his way to the front three laps later to drive to his second win of the year. Johnson now owns multiple Stock Car wins in five of the last six years at the speedway.
All-time, Johnson has 27 Stock Car wins to his credit in Independence, leaving him four shy of Brian Irvine for second on the division's list. Overall, Johnson's 27 wins place him 14th on the track's all-time wins list. He is two wins shy of Chris Wessner for 13th.
Kip Siems took the lead from Dave Schulze midway through the 15-lap IMCA Northern SportMod feature to drive to his second win of the season. Siems now own three SportMod wins in weekly racing history in Independence, which places him in a tie with Brennen Chipp, Chris Luloff and Ray Lundry for seventh all-time.
Merv Chandler earned his first win of the season in the IMCA Sport Compact division. Chandler assumed command from Travis Ross just past the halfway point of that 12-lapper to earn his third career Sport Compact win at the speedway. He is now tied with Steve Miedke for second on that list. Chandler also became the first driver to win at least one feature in each of the first two seasons the Sport Compacts have competed in Independence.
Sunday night, the 19th annual Hogan Memorial will take place at Benton County Speedway in Vinton. If you haven't already made plans or checked out the details of that event, be sure to look over the information in the flyer at the top of this page. I will assist track announcer Bucky Doren on the microphone Sunday for the biggest event of the season in Vinton.
This coming week is the 2013 Buchanan County Fair in Independence. In addition to the seventh annual Dick Frye Memorial Saturday night, a loaded grandstand schedule leads up to the weekly racing program. The return of the Eve of Destruction will get things started Wednesday night, which will feature a Hound and Hare race, along with a rollover contest. Thursday will be the annual demolition derby, followed by the NTPA truck and tractor pull on Friday. For a complete list of fair events and activities, visit www.buchanancountyfair.org.
I hope to see all of you Sunday in Vinton!
Monday, July 8, 2013
Hogan Memorial set for this Sunday, July 14 at Benton County Speedway
Benton County Speedway's biggest race of the season is less than a week away as the 19th annual Hogan Memorial will take center stage this Sunday, July 14 on the Vinton quarter-mile.
What has become a must-see event, the Hogan Memorial showcases the best IMCA Modified drivers in the area as they compete for significantly increased prize money in a unique format. While qualifying will be determined by the draw/redraw format, the 40-lap feature will once again include a mandatory five minute caution on lap 20 to allow drivers the opportunity to make changes and repairs to their cars in view of the fans on the front straightaway.
The event honors the memory of longtime racing supporters Dick and Janet Hogan, the late parents of IMCA Modified driver Scott Hogan. It was first held on July 2, 1995, to honor Dick after he passed away while attending the races at Independence Motor Speedway. Following out of car introductions, Janet brought the cars to life with the familiar call of, "Gentlemen start your engines." She continued that tradition annually until her own death in 2006.
While the event is held in honor of Dick and Janet, it has grown into something beyond the wildest imagination of even the Hogan family. Yes, Dick and Janet continue and will always remain the reason behind the special night, however they must certainly look down with pride every year to see how much this one night brings together the fans, racers, crews and sponsors.
The Hogan family has seen and appreciates what this event has come to mean over the years. It's more than just about the Hogan family and it's more than just about racing. It's one night to celebrate racing family.
According to Scott's wife, Jolyne, "To us, it's all about family, friends and racing. Knowing the hard work and effort everyone puts into their race teams and track is what's important. It is for the love of our families and our love of racing. We want it to be a race people remember fondly when they leave that evening."
Through the years, there has been a steady increase in attendance and car counts. While there was a stout field of 41 Modifieds signed in last year, drivers and their families from other divisions have come to offer just as much support for the show. Last season alone, 127 race teams signed in to compete in the five divisions in front of a standing room only crowd.
Originally, the Modifieds competed as part of the weekly points races at the speedway. Through the years, that field became so impressive that the Modified division transitioned into a draw/redraw non-points special. The lap 20 pit stop was added a few years ago. All other weekly divisions, including IMCA sanctioned Stock Cars, Northern SportMods, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts, compete for points and are also recognized by the Hogan family.
This year's Hogan Memorial offers up to $3,500 in prize money for the IMCA Modified feature winner alone. The 40-lapper automatically pays $1,250 to win, with $50 lap money bonuses and a $250 midway leader bonus. In addition, each Modified heat race winner will receive $100. Those bonuses are provided by the many friends and supporters of the Hogan family and area racing.
Following heat race and B feature qualifying for the Modifieds, the top two in weekly track points not already qualified will be guaranteed provisional starting spots in the feature. In addition, two past champions who are not already qualified will also be awarded provisional starting spots.
As I mentioned earlier, the remaining divisions will be for weekly track points and will lineup based on season point averages through the first 12 points races of the season. There is no entry fee in any of the five divisions.
If you haven't already made plans to attend this year's Hogan Memorial, it will be well worth the price of admission. It's all about racing and it's all about family and the Hogan family goes above and beyond the call of duty each year to ensure that remains the focus of this great event.
Grandstand admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-13. Kids five and under are free. Pit passes are $25. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with hot laps at 6 and racing to follow.
If you're looking for a little history on the Hogan Memorial, all of that information follows below. It includes statistical trends and every Modified feature starter in the race's 19-year history. Also included are all past champions in every division from the last 19 years. Enjoy, and I hope to see you July 14 in Vinton!
HOGAN MEMORIAL BY THE NUMBERS (Modifieds)
Past Champions
1995 - Scott Hogan
1996 - Timm Jensen
1997 - Corey Dripps
1998 - Mike Sampson
1999 - Jan Messer
2000 - Jeff Barkdoll
2001 - Ed Thomas
2002 - Timm Jensen
2003 - Troy Cordes
2004 - Vern Jackson
2005 - Scott Hogan
2006 - Scott Hogan
2007 - J.D. Auringer
2008 - Nate Caruth
2009 - Michael Long
2010 - Scott Hogan
2011 - Jerry Luloff
2012 - Richie Gustin
All-time qualifiers (times qualified), in alphabetical order by first name
Adam Johnson (4), Aric Becker (1), Arlo Becker (5);
Bart Miller (1), Beau Duffield (1), Ben Metcalf (2), Bill Roberts Jr. (1), Brad Anders (5), Brandon Banks (1), Brett Root (2), Brian Krall (7), Brian Kunkle (1), Brian Sondag (1), Buck Swanson (4), Buster Pate (7);
Cayden Carter (1), Chad Knipp (2), Chris Snyder (2), Chris Stein (1), Clayton Thomas (2), Corey Dripps (5);
Dan Chapman (4), Dan Kohls (3), Dan Ratajczak (1), Darin Duffy (3), Dave Burrell (2), Dave Stricker (5), David Brown (1), Dawn Krall (1), Dean East (1), Dennis Betzer (5), Derek Reimer (1), Dick Covington (6), Don Erger (7), Don White (1), Doug Firgard (2);
Ed Thomas (15), Garry Stuber (4), Hank Hanneman (2), Heath Kusel (2);
J.D. Auringer (8), J.J. Wise (1), Jack Mitchell (4), Jacob Murray (2), Jake Bowman (1), Jamie Aikey (1), Jan Messer (2), Jason Murray (2), Jay Schmidt (2), Jeff Barkdoll (3), Jeff Hogan (7), Jeff Kriz (1), Jeff Risse (1), Jeff Schroyer (2), Jeff Waterman (2), Jerry Dedrick (2), Jerry Luloff (10), Jimmy Gustin (1), Jody Herger (1), Joe Docekal (3), Joel Cox (1), Joey Schaefer (9), Johnathan Thimmesch (6), Jon Passick (1), Josh McGowan (1);
Keith Pittman (1), Kevin Goben (1), Kevin Kirkpatrick (1), Kevin Peverill (1), Kevin Pittman (1), Kurt Hogan (1), Kyle Brown (1), Kyle Krampe (1);
Landon Cassill (3), Lew Chipp (2);
Mark Schulte (1), Max Corporon (3), Michael Long (2), Mike Burbridge (2), Mike Gill (1), Mike Krall (2), Mike Sampson (5), Mike Van Genderen (2), Mike Weikert Jr. (3), Mitch Morris (1);
Nate Caruth (2);
Patrick Flannagan (13);
Randy Trefz (11), Rich Krafka (4), Richie Gustin (3), Ricky Stephan (1), Rob Olson (1), Robbie Schmuecker (8), Ron Becker (2), Ron Parbs (4), Ronn Lauritzen (3);
Scott Hogan (13), Shawn Fisher (9), Shawn Ryan (1), Stan VerVynck (1), Steve Krug (2), Steve Ricks (2);
Terry Johnson (2), Tim McBride (4), Tim Murty (6), Tim Stevens (2), Tim Thomas (2), Timm Jensen (12), Todd Jensen (11), Todd Shute (1), Tom Hanson (2), Tony Olson (5), Troy Burkhart (3), Troy Cordes (12), Ty Glass (1);
Vern Jackson (6);
Wayne Struchen (3);
Zach Rawlins (1).
Most features
Ed Thomas (15) - Not only has Thomas qualified for the most Hogan Memorials in the event's history, but he qualified for all 15 in consecutive years. That streak is alive entering 2013. Thomas has qualified for every event since 1998.
Most top-3s, 5s and 10s
Scott Hogan leads all three of these statistical categories. In his 13 qualifying runs in Hogan Memoral history, Hogan has earned 12 top-10 finishes. Ten of those were top-5s and eight were top-3s. He is also the all-time Memorial leader with four wins.
Seconds, please?
Troy Cordes leads all drivers with five runner-up finishes in Hogan Memorial history. His five second place finishes have come in 12 successful qualifying attempts. His five runner-up finishes spanned just seven events (2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008).
Best average finish (minimum of five features)
Scott Hogan (13 events) - Average finish of 4.46
Jerry Luloff (10) - 5.10
Timm Jensen (12) - 7.08
Troy Cordes (12) - 7.17
Joey Schaefer (9) - 8.00
Arlo Becker (5) - 8.00
Mike Sampson (5) - 8.20
Brad Anders (5) - 8.80
Randy Trefz (11) - 9.45
Vern Jackson (6) - 9.83
Most consecutive top-10 finishes (all-time)
Scott Hogan - 8 (2004-2011)
Most consecutive top-10 finishes (current)
Jerry Luloff - 3 (since 2010)
Most consecutive top-5 finishes (all-time)
Scott Hogan - 4 (1995-1998)
Jack Mitchell - 4 (1995-1998)
Troy Cordes - 4 (2002-2005)
Most consecutive top-5 finishes (current)
Jerry Luloff - 3 (since 2010)
Most consecutive top-3 finishes (all-time)
Troy Cordes - 4 (2002-2005)
Timm Jensen - 3 (1995-1997)
Scott Hogan - 3 (2005-2007)
Most consecutive top-3 finishes (current)
Jerry Luloff - 2 (since 2011)
OTHER PAST CHAMPIONS
Hobby Stock
1995 - Danny Dvorak
1996 - Ron Tharp
1997 - Scott Pippert
1998 - Danny Dvorak
1999 - Ron Tharp
2000 - Frankie Dulin
2001 - Scooter Dulin
2002 - Vince Buchholz
2003 - Jason Schutterle
2004 - Ron Tharp
2005 - Steve Meyer
2006 - Paul Shepherd
2007 - Nathan Ballard
2008 - Curt Hilmer
2009 - Scott Pippert
2010 - Jacob Keiser
2011 - Scott Pippert
2012 - Scott Pippert
Stock Car
2001 - Dan Trimble
2002 - Dan Trimble
2003 - Justin Temeyer
2004 - Dan Trimble
2005 - Dan Trimble
2006 - Damon Murty
2007 - Justin Temeyer
2008 - Justin Temeyer
2009 - Phil Holtz
2010 - Damon Murty
2011 - Justin Temeyer
2012 - John Emerson
SportMod
2005 - Danny Dvorak
2006 - Danny Dvorak
2007 - Kyle Bentley
2008 - Danny Dvorak
2009 - Austin Kaplan
2010 - Curt Hilmer
2011 - Racer Hulin
2012 - Tyler Droste
Sport Compact
2006 - Travis McCombs
2007 - Gary Peiffer
2008 - Doug Laughridge
2009 - Steve Miedke
2010 - Brad Chandler
2011 - Brett Vanous
2012 - Steve Miedke
Pro Stock
1995 - Bobby Hansen
1996 - Ken Hanson
1997 - Bobby Hansen
1998 - Tom Struve
1999 - Bob Ebaugh
2000 - Tom Hanson
2001 - Jeff Franck
2002 - Josh McGowan
2003 - Jeff Kriz
2004 - John Vrba
2005 - Scott Welsh
Thunder Mod
1999 - Danny Dvorak
2000 - Dennis Betzer
2001 - Dan Wiley
2002 - Shawn Stinger
2003 - Danny Dvorak
2004 - Ken Irvine
Compact Modified
1996 - Scott McLaughlin
1997 - Scott McLaughlin
1998 - Scott McLaughlin
1999 - Jody Herger
That will take care of the look back at Hogan Memorial history. Complete results of the 19th annual event will follow next week.
What has become a must-see event, the Hogan Memorial showcases the best IMCA Modified drivers in the area as they compete for significantly increased prize money in a unique format. While qualifying will be determined by the draw/redraw format, the 40-lap feature will once again include a mandatory five minute caution on lap 20 to allow drivers the opportunity to make changes and repairs to their cars in view of the fans on the front straightaway.
The event honors the memory of longtime racing supporters Dick and Janet Hogan, the late parents of IMCA Modified driver Scott Hogan. It was first held on July 2, 1995, to honor Dick after he passed away while attending the races at Independence Motor Speedway. Following out of car introductions, Janet brought the cars to life with the familiar call of, "Gentlemen start your engines." She continued that tradition annually until her own death in 2006.
While the event is held in honor of Dick and Janet, it has grown into something beyond the wildest imagination of even the Hogan family. Yes, Dick and Janet continue and will always remain the reason behind the special night, however they must certainly look down with pride every year to see how much this one night brings together the fans, racers, crews and sponsors.
The Hogan family has seen and appreciates what this event has come to mean over the years. It's more than just about the Hogan family and it's more than just about racing. It's one night to celebrate racing family.
According to Scott's wife, Jolyne, "To us, it's all about family, friends and racing. Knowing the hard work and effort everyone puts into their race teams and track is what's important. It is for the love of our families and our love of racing. We want it to be a race people remember fondly when they leave that evening."
Through the years, there has been a steady increase in attendance and car counts. While there was a stout field of 41 Modifieds signed in last year, drivers and their families from other divisions have come to offer just as much support for the show. Last season alone, 127 race teams signed in to compete in the five divisions in front of a standing room only crowd.
Originally, the Modifieds competed as part of the weekly points races at the speedway. Through the years, that field became so impressive that the Modified division transitioned into a draw/redraw non-points special. The lap 20 pit stop was added a few years ago. All other weekly divisions, including IMCA sanctioned Stock Cars, Northern SportMods, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts, compete for points and are also recognized by the Hogan family.
This year's Hogan Memorial offers up to $3,500 in prize money for the IMCA Modified feature winner alone. The 40-lapper automatically pays $1,250 to win, with $50 lap money bonuses and a $250 midway leader bonus. In addition, each Modified heat race winner will receive $100. Those bonuses are provided by the many friends and supporters of the Hogan family and area racing.
Following heat race and B feature qualifying for the Modifieds, the top two in weekly track points not already qualified will be guaranteed provisional starting spots in the feature. In addition, two past champions who are not already qualified will also be awarded provisional starting spots.
As I mentioned earlier, the remaining divisions will be for weekly track points and will lineup based on season point averages through the first 12 points races of the season. There is no entry fee in any of the five divisions.
If you haven't already made plans to attend this year's Hogan Memorial, it will be well worth the price of admission. It's all about racing and it's all about family and the Hogan family goes above and beyond the call of duty each year to ensure that remains the focus of this great event.
Grandstand admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids ages 6-13. Kids five and under are free. Pit passes are $25. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with hot laps at 6 and racing to follow.
If you're looking for a little history on the Hogan Memorial, all of that information follows below. It includes statistical trends and every Modified feature starter in the race's 19-year history. Also included are all past champions in every division from the last 19 years. Enjoy, and I hope to see you July 14 in Vinton!
HOGAN MEMORIAL BY THE NUMBERS (Modifieds)
Past Champions
1995 - Scott Hogan
1996 - Timm Jensen
1997 - Corey Dripps
1998 - Mike Sampson
1999 - Jan Messer
2000 - Jeff Barkdoll
2001 - Ed Thomas
2002 - Timm Jensen
2003 - Troy Cordes
2004 - Vern Jackson
2005 - Scott Hogan
2006 - Scott Hogan
2007 - J.D. Auringer
2008 - Nate Caruth
2009 - Michael Long
2010 - Scott Hogan
2011 - Jerry Luloff
2012 - Richie Gustin
All-time qualifiers (times qualified), in alphabetical order by first name
Adam Johnson (4), Aric Becker (1), Arlo Becker (5);
Bart Miller (1), Beau Duffield (1), Ben Metcalf (2), Bill Roberts Jr. (1), Brad Anders (5), Brandon Banks (1), Brett Root (2), Brian Krall (7), Brian Kunkle (1), Brian Sondag (1), Buck Swanson (4), Buster Pate (7);
Cayden Carter (1), Chad Knipp (2), Chris Snyder (2), Chris Stein (1), Clayton Thomas (2), Corey Dripps (5);
Dan Chapman (4), Dan Kohls (3), Dan Ratajczak (1), Darin Duffy (3), Dave Burrell (2), Dave Stricker (5), David Brown (1), Dawn Krall (1), Dean East (1), Dennis Betzer (5), Derek Reimer (1), Dick Covington (6), Don Erger (7), Don White (1), Doug Firgard (2);
Ed Thomas (15), Garry Stuber (4), Hank Hanneman (2), Heath Kusel (2);
J.D. Auringer (8), J.J. Wise (1), Jack Mitchell (4), Jacob Murray (2), Jake Bowman (1), Jamie Aikey (1), Jan Messer (2), Jason Murray (2), Jay Schmidt (2), Jeff Barkdoll (3), Jeff Hogan (7), Jeff Kriz (1), Jeff Risse (1), Jeff Schroyer (2), Jeff Waterman (2), Jerry Dedrick (2), Jerry Luloff (10), Jimmy Gustin (1), Jody Herger (1), Joe Docekal (3), Joel Cox (1), Joey Schaefer (9), Johnathan Thimmesch (6), Jon Passick (1), Josh McGowan (1);
Keith Pittman (1), Kevin Goben (1), Kevin Kirkpatrick (1), Kevin Peverill (1), Kevin Pittman (1), Kurt Hogan (1), Kyle Brown (1), Kyle Krampe (1);
Landon Cassill (3), Lew Chipp (2);
Mark Schulte (1), Max Corporon (3), Michael Long (2), Mike Burbridge (2), Mike Gill (1), Mike Krall (2), Mike Sampson (5), Mike Van Genderen (2), Mike Weikert Jr. (3), Mitch Morris (1);
Nate Caruth (2);
Patrick Flannagan (13);
Randy Trefz (11), Rich Krafka (4), Richie Gustin (3), Ricky Stephan (1), Rob Olson (1), Robbie Schmuecker (8), Ron Becker (2), Ron Parbs (4), Ronn Lauritzen (3);
Scott Hogan (13), Shawn Fisher (9), Shawn Ryan (1), Stan VerVynck (1), Steve Krug (2), Steve Ricks (2);
Terry Johnson (2), Tim McBride (4), Tim Murty (6), Tim Stevens (2), Tim Thomas (2), Timm Jensen (12), Todd Jensen (11), Todd Shute (1), Tom Hanson (2), Tony Olson (5), Troy Burkhart (3), Troy Cordes (12), Ty Glass (1);
Vern Jackson (6);
Wayne Struchen (3);
Zach Rawlins (1).
Most features
Ed Thomas (15) - Not only has Thomas qualified for the most Hogan Memorials in the event's history, but he qualified for all 15 in consecutive years. That streak is alive entering 2013. Thomas has qualified for every event since 1998.
Most top-3s, 5s and 10s
Scott Hogan leads all three of these statistical categories. In his 13 qualifying runs in Hogan Memoral history, Hogan has earned 12 top-10 finishes. Ten of those were top-5s and eight were top-3s. He is also the all-time Memorial leader with four wins.
Seconds, please?
Troy Cordes leads all drivers with five runner-up finishes in Hogan Memorial history. His five second place finishes have come in 12 successful qualifying attempts. His five runner-up finishes spanned just seven events (2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008).
Best average finish (minimum of five features)
Scott Hogan (13 events) - Average finish of 4.46
Jerry Luloff (10) - 5.10
Timm Jensen (12) - 7.08
Troy Cordes (12) - 7.17
Joey Schaefer (9) - 8.00
Arlo Becker (5) - 8.00
Mike Sampson (5) - 8.20
Brad Anders (5) - 8.80
Randy Trefz (11) - 9.45
Vern Jackson (6) - 9.83
Most consecutive top-10 finishes (all-time)
Scott Hogan - 8 (2004-2011)
Most consecutive top-10 finishes (current)
Jerry Luloff - 3 (since 2010)
Most consecutive top-5 finishes (all-time)
Scott Hogan - 4 (1995-1998)
Jack Mitchell - 4 (1995-1998)
Troy Cordes - 4 (2002-2005)
Most consecutive top-5 finishes (current)
Jerry Luloff - 3 (since 2010)
Most consecutive top-3 finishes (all-time)
Troy Cordes - 4 (2002-2005)
Timm Jensen - 3 (1995-1997)
Scott Hogan - 3 (2005-2007)
Most consecutive top-3 finishes (current)
Jerry Luloff - 2 (since 2011)
OTHER PAST CHAMPIONS
Hobby Stock
1995 - Danny Dvorak
1996 - Ron Tharp
1997 - Scott Pippert
1998 - Danny Dvorak
1999 - Ron Tharp
2000 - Frankie Dulin
2001 - Scooter Dulin
2002 - Vince Buchholz
2003 - Jason Schutterle
2004 - Ron Tharp
2005 - Steve Meyer
2006 - Paul Shepherd
2007 - Nathan Ballard
2008 - Curt Hilmer
2009 - Scott Pippert
2010 - Jacob Keiser
2011 - Scott Pippert
2012 - Scott Pippert
Stock Car
2001 - Dan Trimble
2002 - Dan Trimble
2003 - Justin Temeyer
2004 - Dan Trimble
2005 - Dan Trimble
2006 - Damon Murty
2007 - Justin Temeyer
2008 - Justin Temeyer
2009 - Phil Holtz
2010 - Damon Murty
2011 - Justin Temeyer
2012 - John Emerson
SportMod
2005 - Danny Dvorak
2006 - Danny Dvorak
2007 - Kyle Bentley
2008 - Danny Dvorak
2009 - Austin Kaplan
2010 - Curt Hilmer
2011 - Racer Hulin
2012 - Tyler Droste
Sport Compact
2006 - Travis McCombs
2007 - Gary Peiffer
2008 - Doug Laughridge
2009 - Steve Miedke
2010 - Brad Chandler
2011 - Brett Vanous
2012 - Steve Miedke
Pro Stock
1995 - Bobby Hansen
1996 - Ken Hanson
1997 - Bobby Hansen
1998 - Tom Struve
1999 - Bob Ebaugh
2000 - Tom Hanson
2001 - Jeff Franck
2002 - Josh McGowan
2003 - Jeff Kriz
2004 - John Vrba
2005 - Scott Welsh
Thunder Mod
1999 - Danny Dvorak
2000 - Dennis Betzer
2001 - Dan Wiley
2002 - Shawn Stinger
2003 - Danny Dvorak
2004 - Ken Irvine
Compact Modified
1996 - Scott McLaughlin
1997 - Scott McLaughlin
1998 - Scott McLaughlin
1999 - Jody Herger
That will take care of the look back at Hogan Memorial history. Complete results of the 19th annual event will follow next week.
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