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2012 Tentative Schedule Now Posted Online

2012 Series Entry Form Now Available
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Perry Crowned 2011 MERS Champion At Banquet
By Todd Ridgeway

                24 years is how long the Main Event Racing Series (MERS) has been around and it was celebrated in Westlake, Ohio Saturday night January 21. In his first full season on the grueling MERS schedule, Edgerton Ohio’s Bud Perry was honored as the series Champion for 2011 at a very well put together banquet. The 40 year-old Perry accepted his award in front of a packed house and was quick to thank all those who helped him achieve this goal.
                “I would like to thank my girlfriend Stephanie for all she does at the race track and off. And I would like to thank Redskin Motorsports. I have been with them eight years now, and there is nobody I would rather drive for than Redskin Motorsports. The Main Event Series was something new, new people, new tracks, but we just went out and had fun like we always do. To race with guys like Tim Ice, Donnie Hill, and Rich Rohrer is just great. These are guys my Dad raced with back in the day and now I am racing with them. This is just fantastic,” finished the happy Champion.
                Starting in 1989 fresh out of High School in the Go Kart divisions, Perry has now driven for the Redskin Motorsports team for eight solid years. Starting in 2006 with the team headed up out of Ft Laramie Ohio they quickly found success at Shady Bowl Speedway capturing the Late Model track Championship in 2007. Before Perry started driving for the team of veterans he had their attention as he was crowned the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Spartan (MI) Speedway Modified Champion. In those years Redskin Motorsports built his engines. Racing the Modified and at the local tracks when not on the MERS schedule this team is very hard to beat and always seems to run in the front.
                It was announced that in 2012 the MERS series Champion will receive a point’s check of at least $2500. A ten race schedule for 2012 has also been put into place with a very good possibility of three more to be added. The series will visit Auto City (MI), Columbus Motor, Shady Bowl twice, Barberton, Midvale, Toledo, and Sandusky three times. It all kicks off May 19th at Sandusky and ends September 21-23rd at Sandusky for the final event.
 

2012 Rules Are Posted Online

     Rules will also be available this weekend at the Stark County Fairground swap meet and Kevin Jaycox & Chris Tolloty will be at the Sandusky booth Sat 9-3 and Sun 9-12 for any questions you may have.  Also Main Event drivers are welcome to attend the Sandusky banquet on Sat, Jan 21 where top 10 point money will be awarded along with a few other awards for the race teams. Tickets are $35 each and must be purchased in advance from Sandusky.  Call Kevin for info at 419-625-4084
 

Main Event XXIV On DVD

     Didn't get a chance to see Main Event XXIV or want to check it out again?  No problem.  Racingvids.net was on hand at Columbus Motor Speedway this past weekend and captured all of the footage on video.  The DVD includes all races in all divisions with several different camera angles.  The cost is just $20 and will be shipped to your address.


Senneker Hits Trifecta In Columbus
Gentry Five In A Row
By Todd Ridgeway

            He was the first repeat winner, now he is the first three-peat winner. Michigan Super Late Model veteran driver Terry Senneker sailed to the front of the Main Event Racing Series finale at Columbus (OH) Motor Speedway at lap 61, wrestling the point from Johnny Jenkins, and led the last 39 markers to get his third career victory in this race. Teammate Steve Needles followed Senneker across the line in second to give team Gentry a one, two punch finish. For team Gentry this was five wins in a row and sixth overall in this race. Senneker three in 2007, 2009, and 2011, Needles two in 2008 and 2010, and the late Lee Anderson gave the team a win as well.
            Jenkins and Harold Fair Jr. would bring the field of 26 fire breathing MERS Super Late Models to the green flag and start of the 100 lap marathon. The front duo would dive down in turn one door handle to door handle and off two down the backstretch. Going into three Jenkins would start to pull out and off four he had the point. The first caution would fly on the second lap as a lone spinner was the culprit. Quickly put back in line, the field would go green with Jenkins showing the way. Followed by Fair, Tyler Roahrig, Bud Perry, and Needles the top five would set pace. At lap nine Scott Baker and Jeremy Dennis would get together sending Dennis hard into the outside turn four wall and Baker in the infield, both on the hook and finished for the day. Back to green the field would set a torrid pace as Jenkins continued to show the way and by lap 35 Senneker pulled into the top five. At the halfway point Jenkins still showed the way but Senneker and the No. 37 car where coming on fast and moved into second followed by Donnie Zero Hill and teammate Needles as Fair rounded out the top five. At lap 61 Senneker was finally able to wrestle the point away as he and Jenkins went wheel-to-wheel for several laps. At lap 75 Needles moved into second getting past Jenkins and Fair moved up to fourth. It was too late for Needles however, as his teammate checked out on the field now putting some very good race cars a lap down. At the finish line it was Senneker blistering under the checkers followed by Needles, Jenkins, Fair, and Roahrig rounding out the top ten.
            “It started out real good,” said runner up Needles. “The car was real good for about the first 30 laps, then it freed up on us for a little while. Then I kind of got to the outside of some of those guys and made a run to the front. But, then it got a little loose and wiggled up the race track and that left the door open for a few of them guys and we lost a couple spots. We race on tracks like this every week and for us to come here it’s kind of in our element. It's just one of those things where we are comfortable on a track like this. We have a lot of experience at tracks like this and for the guys who come here once a year it is kind of a struggle for them. We are just kind of used to it. I am happy with coming up to get second,” finished the two-time winner Needles.
            Race winner Senneker was happy as well with his Gentry ride and team. “The car was really good early on,” stated Senneker. “As we were approaching the center the car was about as good as it was all day. Then as I approached the 2 car it got a little tight on me. And getting by the 2 car I was tight, plus he was making his car wide in the corner so that made it even tougher to get through the middle of the corner and then beat him off. But, after I got to the lead I could just roll the car, I did not have to pinch the car and drive it as hard.  Towards the end when we got into heavy traffic I did lose the front end and Steve was able to gain on me there. I was lucky we didn’t have a caution because it would have been a real race then. We work really hard up north as our tracks are in similar shape. That being a momentum track. These guys only travel to these kinds of tracks a couple times a year and this track in particular is the only track in this series that is similar to Berlin or Kalamazoo where we race on a weekly basis. So, we get a whole season to dial our cars in and tune them in to a track similar to this, and then when we come here our cars are usually fairly good right out of the box,” explained the now three time winner of the Main Event Series final.
            The year long MERS war ended with Bud Perry, on the heels of a sixth place run at Columbus, as the now 2011 MERS Champion. Along with his Redskins Motorsports No. 10 team the Edgerton Ohio veteran driver was very happy to win the Championship. “We were pretty good wherever we went all year,” stated Perry. “Other than today and Sandusky (OH) our very first race was the only races we finished out of the top five. The car just stayed good the whole race and we were just kind of hanging in there, it felt really good on long runs. Obviously you don’t get a lot of long runs in this series once in a while. The car usually stays pretty good and it will come back to me a bit. I am really happy with my sixth today and qualifying effort of fifth yesterday. So, for never making the show before to doing this it is a great accomplishment for Redskin Motorsports. The car usually gets tight on us so we made adjustments to free it up a little and then with that long green flag run there the last 30 or 40 laps the car really tightened up on us. I had to slow down a little bit and keep it on the bottom to pretty much hold my own. Whoever wanted to go to the outside they could have it, all in all just a good day,” finished the 2011 MERS Champion. In closing Perry did note that he will be back in 2012 to defend his title.
            The race itself was slowed by just seven yellow flags with four coming in the first nine laps. The three heat winners consisted of Travis Eddy, Jamie Hunt, and five time former track Champion Zero Hill. The fast qualifier was Senneker with a lap of 12.840 and the inversion was eight. The race took just over an hour to complete.

Rundowns Courtesy Of Jeff Nuckles...
Main Event Racing Series
            Top Qualifier - Terry Senneker 12.840
            Top Eight Qualifiers Lock-In: Terry Senneker, Trent Hellenga, Jimmy Carter, Steve Needles, Bud Perry, Tyler Roahrig, Harold Fair Jr., Johnny Jenkins
            Heat: 1) Travis Eddy 2) Rick Sibila 3) John Stroble 4) Scott Baker 5) Bob Gainer
            Heat: 1) Jamie Hunt 2) Tim Ice 3) John Flynn 4) Jack Varney 5 Burgess White
            Heat: 1) Donnie Hill 2) Drew Charlson 3) Charlie Schultz 4) Jeremy Dennis 5) Bob Sibila, Jr.
            Feature - 1) Terry Senneker 2) Steve Needles 3) Johnny Jenkins 4) Harold Fair 5) Tyler Roahrig 6) Bud Perry 7) Jimmy Carter 8) Donnie Hill 9) Brian Short 10) Travis Eddy 11) Jack Varney 12) Drew Charlson 13) Burgess White 14) John Stroble 15) Rick Sibila 16) Bob Gainer 17) Brian Fries 18) Trent Hellenga 19) Jeremy Dennis 20) Scott Baker 21) Bob Sibila, Jr. 22) Tim Ice 23) Jamie Hunt 24) Josh Smith 25) Rich Rohrer

Main Event Modifieds
            Top Qualifier - Mike Rush 14.183
            Top Eight Qualifiers Lock-in: Mike Rush, Kyle Jones, Shane Shirk, Greg Stapleton, Kyle Purvis, Chad Pendleton, Jason Timmerman, Buddy Townsend
            Heat: 1) Terry Humphrey 2) Dave Disinger 3) Jason Mahaffey 4) Derek Barnett 5) David Hill
            Heat: 1) Tyler Nuckles 2) Jason Wells 3) Daryl McK ay 4) Arnold Muncy 5) Bill Burba
            Heat: 1) Bob Grubaugh 2) Ryan Fleming 3) Chris Linley 4) Donald Parsons 5) Aaron Timmerman
            Last Chance: 1) Daryl McKay 2) Chris Linley 3) Aaron Timmerman 4) Adam Stewart 5) Donnie Nash
            Feature: 1) Buddy Townsend 2) Jason Timmerman 3) Chad Pendleton 4) Greg Stapleton 5) Kyle Jones 6) Mike Rush 7) Shane Shirk 8) Terry Humphrey 9) Tyler Nuckles 10) Bob Grubaugh 11) Ryan Fleming 12) Kyle Purvis 13) Daryl McKay 14) Donald Parsons 15) Aaron Timmerman 16) Jason Wells 17) Jason Mahaffey 18) Alex Rosenberry 19) Donnie Nash 20) David Hill 21) Adam Stewart 22) George Lindsay 23) Dave Disinger 24) Chris Linley

Sport Stock
            Top Qualifier - Josh Cahill 15.996
            Feature: 1) Scott Allen 2) Joe Hensel 3) Mike Litchfield 4) Josh Cahill 5) Rich Gleason 6) Ralph Vinson 7) Arnold Muncy 8) George Lindsay 9) Phil Gussler 10) Chris Meier 11) John Smith 12) Chad Butcher 13) Aaron Prater 14) Mark Lushes 15) Ed Lorents 16) Tyler Mahaffey 17) Jeremiah English 18) Randy Littler 19) Landon Sciacca 20) Nick Nunamaker

Crazy Compact
            Top Qualifier - John McNutt 17.039
            Top 16 Qualifiers Lock-in: John McNutt, Jason Dennis, Jimmy Devuono, Mike Smith, Tom Williams, Cory Kyer, Ryan Tamburro, Christian Bullock, Josh Mecum, David Lucas, Michael Robison, Tom Colley, Bryon Bivens, Bill Ott, Dan Kalminer, Bill McElfresh
            Last Chance: 1) Lonnie Brown 2) Tim Fredrick 3) Brandon Coleman 4) Ed Smith 5) Glen Jenkins
            Last Chance: 1) Jason Parsons 2) Danielle Brown 3) Seth Rager 4) Tom Barrett 5) Brad Ramey
            Feature: 1) Christian Bullock 2) Tom Colley 3) Mike Smith 4) David Lucas 5) Tom Williams 6) Cory Kyer 7) Josh Mecum 8) Lonnie Brown 9) Jason Parsons 10) Bryon Bivens 11) Bill McElfresh 12) Seth Rager 13) Danielle Brown 14) Bill Ott 15) Brandon Coleman 16) Tim Fredrick 17) Ryan Tamburro 18) Ed Smith 19) Tom Barnett 20) Gary Smallwood 21) John McNutt 22) Jason Dennis 23) Jim Devuono 24) Dan Kalminer
 

Main Event XXIV Info HERE
Main Event XXIV Rules HERE
pdf file
 

Main Event XXIV Weather Update

     Things are looking much better from a weather standpoint for the weekend.  Both the National Weather Service and Weather Channel forecasts for Columbus have improved for Saturday and Sunday.  Below is the forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light southeast wind.

Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
 


Tight Point Battle A Topic At Columbus Main Event XXIV
By Adam Mackey

                All eyes in the Outlaw Late Model world will be turned toward Columbus Motor Speedway this coming weekend.  Main Event XXIV is slated to be run Saturday and Sunday, September 24/25 with an open practice set for Friday from 1:00-5:00.  Not only will there be plenty of stars shooting for the $6,000 top prize, but a number of drivers have a shot at the overall championship.
                Edgerton, Ohio driver Bud Perry leads the standings in his first full season with the series.  Canton, Ohio driver, Rich Rohrer, a three-time champion with the circuit, claimed a large amount of points at Midvale with fast time and the win to catapult into the second spot.  Third in the standings is 2010 series' champion, Strongsville, Ohio driver Jimmy Carter who has won two of the five races this season.  Quincy, Ohio driver Josh Smith, who has been really strong the last two races, New Bremen, Ohio driver Drew Charlson, Brookpark, Ohio's Brian Short, and Columbus, Ohio driver Donnie Hill round out the top seven competitors.
                Entering the event, those seven drivers all have a mathematical shot at the point title.  Not counting the bonus points that everyone gets for attending an event, it is possible to garner 140 points via qualifying, laps led bonuses, and race finish.  Hill, who is seventh in the standings, is just 85 points out of the first position held by Perry.  Realistically, most think the battle will be won by one of the top three, as they are separated by just 22 markers.
                The season ending Main Event, which took 22 seasons before someone repeated as winner, started at Sandusky in 1988.  After two seasons at the 1/2-mile, the Main Event moved to Columbus Motor Speedway where it ran until 2003.  That season it was held at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway but moved back to Columbus the year after, where it is still held today.
                A number of big name drivers will join the Main Event regulars trying to steal the $6,000 top prize.  At the top of the list will be two repeat winners, Terry Senneker and Steve Needles.  The TA Gentry Supply cars have claimed the last four events at Columbus Motor Speedway and will be the favorites again this year.  Indiana's J.R. Roahrig, who has won a few big events this summer will be coming to Columbus this year along with his son, Tyler.  2011 Kalamazoo Klash top qualifier, Trent Hellenga and veteran Late Model racer, Harold Fair, Jr. are also entered.
                Former winners of the Main Event that have already committed are Senneker, Needles, Rohrer, and Tim Ice.
                In addition to the 100-lap event for the Super Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Stocks, and Compacts will all be in action.
                Saturday's events will include practice at 10:00 for all divisions, qualifying at 2:30, and racing action at 6:00.  Super Late Models and Modifieds will be running their heats to determine additional starters into the field, while the Sport Stocks and Compacts will run their full program of last chance races and features.
                Sunday will have practice at 11:00 and racing at 1:30.  Last Chance races and Features will be run for the Super Lates and Modifieds.
                Full information for all divisions, including rules, payoff, times, etc. can be found at www.maineventracingseries.com.
 

Main Event XXIV Entry List

As usual, expect another 10 or so to show up at the track without pre-entering.
If you are a driver that will be attending and are not listed, let us know.
info@maineventracingseries.com

0 Donnie Hill Columbus, OH
01 Bob Gainer Stow, OH
2 Johnny Jenkins London, OH
4 Scott Baker Akron, OH
4 Justin Schroeder Canton, MI
7 Rich Rohrer Canton, OH
10 Bud Perry Edgerton, OH
14 Trent Hellenga Lawton, MI
14 Steve Needles Berrien Springs, MI
18 Don Mahaffey, Jr. Dayton, OH
21 Drew Charlson New Bremen, OH
24 Tyler Roahrig Bremen, IN
25 J.R. Roahrig Bremen, IN
26 John Flynn Aurora, OH
26 Bill Cantley Columbus, OH
28 Jimmy Carter Strongsville, OH
37 Terry Senneker Dorr, MI
44 Josh Smith Quincy, OH
44 Paul Pelletier Trenton, MI
45 John Stroble London, OH
50 Jeremy Dennis Columbus, OH
58 Burgess White Columbus, OH
64 Brian Fries Christianburg, OH
65 Tim Ice Seville, OH
65s Charlie Schultz Lorain, OH
71 Harold Fair, Jr. Milan, MI
75 Marcus Malcuit Strasburg, OH
78 Travis Eddy Midland, MI
81 Scott Drake Xenia, OH
88 Jamie Hunt Ashville, OH
112 Brian Short Brookpark, OH
116 Jack Varney, Jr. St. Clairshores, MI
212 Brock Coyer Bellefontaine, OH
 

Rohrer Finds Victory Lane In Midvale Speedway Main Event
By Adam Mackey

                The Main Event Racing Series was at Midvale Speedway this past Saturday, September 3 to run its final tune-up before the season ending Columbus Main Event.  In addition to the Super Late Model 75, the Economy Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Outlaw Compacts, Stock Compacts, and the first ever Midvale Skid Plate race put on a thrilling show for fans.
                In Main Event Super Late qualifying, Canton, Ohio driver Rich Rohrer picked up the clean sweep in fast time, by setting the quickest lap once again.  His lap of a 13.719 was followed by Josh Smith 13.725, Donnie Hill 13.741, Jimmy Carter 13.780, and Brian Short 13.850.  Rohrer drew the six pill which put sixth fast qualifier, Scott Baker, on the pole with Short on the high lane.
                When the green dropped, Baker raced into the lead, while Carter followed him into second.  Baker crossed the line as leader on lap one, but Carter drove to the inside coming off of turn two.  He pulled alongside as the two went down the backstretch.  Going into turn three, the two drivers got together with both breaking components under the rear of the car.  Carter attempted to return, but eventually retired for good.
                With the misfortune for Baker and Carter, Smith inherited the lead, while Short and Rohrer moved into second and third.  After three failed attempts to complete a second lap because of shoddy decisions back in the pack, the race became much cleaner and fast paced.
                During the ensuing 15 lap green flag run, Josh Smith built up a sizable lead, while Rohrer hounded Short for second.  Caution bunched up the pack with 16 laps in.
                The green flag was a little bigger and went 21 laps without a caution.  During this run, Smith's car started to show some signs of slowing down as his lead was evaporating over Short and Rohrer.  Meanwhile, those two continued to battle it out for the runner-up spot with Short holding Rohrer off for a number of circuits.  On lap 33, Rohrer got the run he needed coming down the backstretch to dive underneath Short in turn three.  Over the next few circuits, Rohrer cut into Smith's lead quickly, as his car was, some laps, one to two tenths quicker.  Caution totally bunched the field on lap 38.
                The race saw a short five lap run to take the event to lap 43 with Rohrer on Smith's bumper for those five laps, but it was after the next restart that Rohrer was ready to pounce.  With the green back out on lap 44, Rohrer kept nosing under the left rear of Smith, but Smith was able to close the door each time.  With 47 laps in, Rohrer decided to try the outside lane, something that no one had successfully done in the race to that point.  In the blink of an eye, Rohrer made it work and was out front leading the J.D. Byrider 75.
                Only a couple of more short cautions bunched the field, but on each ensuing restart Rohrer was able to gap the field.  Smith, who was strong too, never was challenged for the second position as he was running his own race in that spot.
                As the checkered waved, Rohrer broke into Midvale Speedway victory lane and ended his 1,156 day winless streak.  For the veteran driver, it was his series' leading 18th victory, which is now up by five wins over Tim Felver and seven over Gary Whipkey the two closest on the all time list.
                Smith backed up his Shady Bowl win with an impressive second place finish.  Short, Hill, and Bud Perry were top five finishers.  By way of their strong Midvale runs and Carter's misfortune, Perry took over the point lead, while Rohrer moved into second.  It should be a fun point counting weekend at Columbus.

Main Event Racing Series
     Top Qualifier – Rich Rohrer 13.719
     Lap Leaders – Scott Baker 1, Josh Smith 2-47, Rich Rohrer 48-75
     J.D. Byrider 75 – Rich Rohrer, Josh Smith, Brian Short, Donnie Hill, Bud Perry, Drew Charlson, Brock Coyer, Jeremy Dennis, John Stroble, Charlie Schultz, John Sandquist, Jr., Marcus Malcuit, Ron Jaberg, Jr., Johnny Jenkins, Tim Ice, John Flynn, Derek Grewell, Burgess White, John Sandquist, Bob Gainer, Jimmy Carter, Scott Baker
 

Midvale Speedway Contingency Prizes

    Longacre $50 Certificate - Johnny Jenkins
R2C Filter - Donnie Hill
Dominator Noses $50 Certificate - Jimmy Carter
Landrum Springs Spring Certificate - John Stroble
Jaycox/Hoosier 1 Tire - Burgess White
Joe's Racing Products $50 Certificate - Drew Charlson
Brake Man $50 Certificate - Bud Perry
All Star Performance $100 Certificate - Scott Baker
 


Super Lates & Skid Plate Race Headline Big Midvale Speedway Show
By Adam Mackey

                The Main Event Racing Series Super Late Models will be racing in their final tune-up before the season ending Main Event at Columbus, this coming Saturday, September 3 at Midvale Speedway.  In addition to the wicked fast Super Late Model division, fans will be treated to the Economy Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Outlaw Compacts, and Stock Compacts and the first ever Midvale Skid Plate Race.
                The MERS competitors have had a rough season in 2011, mainly due to the weather.  A number of events have been canceled, while a couple of others were postponed to make-up dates.  In all, the series has completed just four events with races at Sandusky, Midvale, Angola, and Shady Bowl.
                Entering the fifth event of the season this weekend, 2010 point champion Jimmy Carter, of Strongsville, OH leads the list of drivers in the championship chase.  With wins at Midvale and Angola and a top five finish at Shady Bowl, Carter has only built up a 19 point advantage over Edgerton, OH driver Bud Perry.  Perry, running the complete schedule for the first time in his career, has logged three top fives to stay right in the battle.  Three time champion, Rich Rohrer has moved up to third in the standings after a couple of top ten runs, while Drew Charlson and Josh Smith are close behind.
                Carter and Rohrer are expected to be the favorites this weekend, after what everyone saw during the July 1 show at Midvale Speedway.  Carter started up front in the event and went on to win, while Rohrer was top qualifier and started tenth.  Rohrer quickly moved through the pack and took the lead on lap five of the event, only to have a caution put him back in second.  He retired in the first half of the race due to overheating issues.  Carter was never again seriously challenged and cruised to his first Midvale Speedway MERS victory.
                There were 31 cars at the first Midvale race and a field close to that is expected this coming Saturday.  While a few drivers that competed won't be there this weekend, Bob Gainer, Marcus Malcuit, and Rich Marcum are among the new crop that will be there Saturday.
                Fans will also be treated to the first ever Midvale Speedway Skid Plate race.  The event will feature front wheel drive vehicles, cars and vans, with skis instead of tires on the rear.  While not fast, the cars are extremely tough to drive and a lot of interest has been shown in the event.  The field is expected to be in the double digits and should be wild.  Among those entered are Ryan Tedesco, Max McCartney, Bubba Smith, Randy Smith, Bryant Smith, Justin Courtney, Kevin Herron, Don Boron, Mike Martin, Jason Grewell, Derek Grewell, Corey Evey.
                As if that is not enough entertainment, the Summit Racing Economy Modifieds are on schedule to run heats and a feature as well.  The Modifieds arguably put on the best race of the season this past Saturday night as they went caution free and had plenty of side-by-side racing and passing.  Top Qualifier Ryan Tedesco started deep in the field and raced through the pack.  The point battle also tightened up and now has Dave Dobbins on top by only 20 points over Scott Archer.  Should be a thrill watching those two race to the finish.
                The closest point battle is in the Midvale Speedway Pure Stock division and it has been that way all year long.  Entering this Saturday's action, Mike Martin has just a five point lead on Teddy Oliver.  Martin had mechanical issues all night last week, while Oliver set fast time but destroyed his car in a feature crash.  Oliver will be in a new car this week trying to gain points running for his second consecutive championship.
                Kyle Grove looks to have the championship wrapped up in the Outlaw Compact division but the racing last week was anything but boring as he and John McNutt put on a display.  The two drivers were top two in qualifying and raced quickly to the front.  McNutt set fast time with a new track record and won his fourth feature of the year, but Grove was hot on his heels all night long.  Look for more excitement between the two cars this week.
                The final division that will be on hand is the Stock Compact class.  Usually a pretty clean division, the drivers had a rough feature last Saturday night with two red flag periods and several other cautions.  Young rookie driver Braden Swaney has amazed most this season and leads the standings by just 40 over Colton Cottis and Dan Buckey by 43.  That battle is far from over.
                Pit gates will open Saturday at 1:30, while the grandstands will be opened at 2:30.  Hotlaps for Main Event competitors will be 2:30-3:00, 3:00-3:30, and 4:30-4:40.  Midvale division hotlaps are from 3:00-3:30 and 4:00-4:30.  Qualifying will begin at 4:40 and racing will see the green at 6:30.
                Grandstand admission for this action packed event is $18 for adults and seniors, $10 for kids 6-15 and children five and under are free.  Pit admission is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
                More information on this event may be found at midvalespeedway.com or maineventracingseries.com.
 


Saturday, September 3
Midvale Speedway

Main Event 75 Laps - $2,000 To Win
Economy Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Outlaw Compacts, & Stock Compacts
+ Skid Plate Race!!

Times
Pit Gates 1:30
Grandstands 2:30

MERS Practice 2:30-3:00
Midvale Practice 3:00-3:30
MERS Practice 3:30-4:00
Midvale Practice 4:00-4:30
MERS Scuff Session 4:30-4:40

Qualifying 4:40
Racing 6:30

Admission Prices
Adults $18
Students $18
Kids 6-15 $10
Children 5 and Under Free

Pit Prices
$30 Members
$35 Non-Member

Additional Practice
Friday, September 2 From 4:00-Dark.  $10 Pit Admission
 

Shady Bowl Speedway Contingency Prizes

    Longacre $50 Certificate - John Stroble
R2C Filter - Jeremy Dennis
Dominator Noses $50 Certificate - Donnie Hill
Landrum Springs Spring Certificate - Burgess White
Jaycox/Hoosier 1 Tire - John Flynn
Joe's Racing Products $50 Certificate - Brian Short
Brake Man $50 Certificate - Rich Rohrer
All Star Performance $100 Certificate - Drew Charlson
 

Promoter Chris Tolloty Injured At The Bowl

     Fans witnessed a scary moment at Shady Bowl Speedway on Sunday, as series' promoter Chris Tolloty was struck by a car during a caution period.  Tolloty was trying to pull a car over to check it for a possible leak, while another car was coming on the highside to get back into his spot.  Tolloty saw the oncoming car and tried to dance out of the way, but was struck by the left front fender, went onto the hood, and came down hard on the track.
     Paramedics were on the scene within seconds to attend to the fallen official.  He was alert and talking to them the whole time.  A transport ambulance came to the track to take him to an area hospital to be checked over.
     We are pleased to report that he was released last night and is starting the recovery process.  He had a bump on his head and two broken wrists but will be just fine.  Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and concern.
 


Smith on familiar grounds gets second career MERS victory
By Todd Ridgeway 

            What started out as a 75 lap grind it out Main Event Racing Series slug fest at Shady Bowl Speedway in DeGraff, Ohio turned into a catch me if you can on a restart with just seven laps to go. Josh Smith has won many races at the Bowl, including his first ever MERS win two years ago when he drove a car for Tim Ice. Coming from his fifth starting spot Smith stayed in contention until the closing laps when he wrestled the lead away from veteran racer Rich Rohrer. With ten to go Smith got to the inside of the leader Rohrer coming down the back side but going into three the two leaders made contact and both went spinning. Having admitted fault for coming down on Smith, Rohrer was relegated to the tail and Smith given his position back.
            The front row starters of John Flynn on the pole and Paul Pelletier would bring the field to the start, but no sooner than the field start making their way towards completing lap one two cars at mid pack would get together and bring out the races first yellow. This turned significant as when the yellow flew and cars checked up Jimmy Carter and Mike Stacy would get together and both spin. Stacy regained his position, but Carter would eventual have to go to the pits to get sheet metal pulled off a tire, he restarted on the tail of the 22 car field. Once racing resumed it was a slug it out take what you can type of race as car after car experienced bent sheet metal. At one point both veteran drivers Mike Stacy and Tim Ice would get together and spin sending both to the tail. By the end of the day 14 yellows would fly for various reasons. In the closing laps as Rohrer and Smith battled for the top spot Bud Perry and Jimmy Carter where battling for the third spot as Carter moved up from his early race mishap and tail restarting position. Just after the two leaders got together and spun bring out the yellow flag, the red flag would fly for a very serious reason. While attempting to point out instructions to a car to go to the tail under the yellow flag MERS front man Chris Tolloty would take a hard tumble when the car drove into him. Tolloty tried to jump up out of the way but tumbled over the hood and onto the race track. Tolloty had to be transported to the hospital for observation. The race would resume with just seven to go and the rest was history as Smith set sail for the checkers. Following Smith and Perry across the line was Carter third, Ice came back up to fourth, and Mike Stacy rounded out the top five. Donnie Zero Hill was the fast qualifier with a lap of 12.651 and would get as high as third from his inverted starting spot of eighth, before the car experienced problems and Hill was forced to retire from the race.
            “This is my home track,” said the happy race winner. “This is where I cut my teeth; I have many laps around this place. I have to thank my dad, he is a wizard with this car, when he says he will get it to go, he will get it to go. Rohrer left the door open and I drover it on up in there. I thought I was far enough up in there for him to see me, but we both spun. But, he is the class act and admitted fault giving me my spot back. I knew Bud was back there on that restart. We both have many laps around here and I knew I had to keep it on the bottom. He was going to have to go to the top to beat me. This is a big win for me I want to dedicate this win to Bruce Meihls who passed away,” finished Smith.
            “We had a good day,” said runner up Perry. “We tried to keep our nose clean, but got dumped early; I don’t know what happened there. We survived that, and let everyone else take care of themselves and went on keeping our nose clean. I just kind of hung in there till the end, the car was getting tight. All in all, a second here, a good point’s day, it’s good to come out of here and we are now ready to go to Midvale. When we had a long green going I was pretty good behind Smith and Rohrer, but then when the leaders got together it closed up the gap and Carter was right on me. From there it was pretty much defensive driving to keep my position; I just kept it on the bottom. So, we just did what we had to do and thank goodness Jimmy didn’t dump me because I know I was holding him up. Anytime you can come away from a Main Event show with a second you have to be tickled with it,” finished Perry.
            “It was good,” stated third place finisher Carter. “I mean the car was really good. The car was real fast, I just ran out of laps, I mean it is so hard to pass here. You can’t go to the outside, you kind of have to muscle your way on the bottom to the front and we did. I just wish we wouldn’t have got tore up that first lap there, I think we could have won. Or if we would have had 100 laps we would have won. The tire was rubbing real bad and the crew wanted me to come in but I kept saying no, no, no, it will work its way out. I kept trying to like spin the car sideways so it would push its way out and break free but it never did. They where arguing with me to bring it in so I did. And it was the right call,” finished Carter.

Josh Smith Main Event Winner At Shady Bowl
By Earl Isaacs

            A full field of Main Event Series and a packed grandstand made for a great Sunday afternoon of racing at Shady Bowl Speedway. The 75 lap Oakley Blacktop feature was originally set for August 7th, but rain forced the event to be rescheduled.
            The race was a wild event with more twists and turns than a Stephen King novel. It started off on the rough side with two complete restarts before the first lap was completed. John Flynn led the first two counters before Charlie Shultz spun to bring out the yellow. Canton Ohio's Rich Rohrer took command on the restart before a spin by Jeremy Dennis slowed the field. Rohrer took command again on the restart and led thru lap 13 when Tim Ice and Mike Stacy spun in turn one, with Ice being sent to the tail.
            Rohrer was still out front on lap 22 when Brian Short spun and Jamie Hunt stopped on the frontchute. The halfway marker saw Rohrer being chased by Josh Smith, Scott Drake, Bud Perry and Stacy. A couple more yellows for debris and minor spins kept the field bunched up.
            At the 65 lap mark it was Rohrer still leading, with Smith, Perry, Jimmy Carter and Ice having a great battle behind him. The story line took a serious twist on lap 66 when Smith got under Rohrer in turn three in a battle for the win. The two made contact with both spinning out to bring out the yellow flag. MERS officials stopped both drivers and Rohrer took the blame for the melee putting Smith out front with Rohrer going to the tail.
            The final yellow came on lap 67 when Brock Coyer spun on the front chute. A serious incident took place under the yellow when MERS leader Chris Tolloty was struck by Coyer as he stepped out on the track. The event was redflagged as officials and medical crews rushed to the crash scene. Tolloty was removed via ambulance to a local hospital to be treated for what was thought to be a wrist injury.
            When racing resumed it was Quincy driver Smith out front. he was able to lead the final counters in his RT Sales backed racer to notch his second MERS feature win. Perry, Carter, Ice and Stacy rounded out the top five. Donnie Hill set fast time with a 12.651 lap.

Main Event Racing Series
            Top Qualifier - Donnie Hill 12.651
            Lap Leaders - John Flynn 1-2, Rich Rohrer 3-66, Josh Smith 67-75
            Oakley Blacktop 75 - Josh Smith, Bud Perry, Jimmy Carter, Tim Ice, Mike Stacy, Charlie Schultz, Rich Rohrer, Drew Charlson, John Flynn, Burgess White, Brock Coyer, Jamie Hunt, Scott Drake, John Stroble, Donnie Hill, Brian Short, Bill Cantley, Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Dennis, Brian Fries, Marcus Malcuit, Kenny White
 


Jimmy Carter Cruises To MERS Win At Angola
By Angola PR

            (Fremont, IN) The Angola Motor Speedway played host to the Main Event Super Late Models that packed the pits with 27 Super Late Models. The Everage Auto Mini Stocks and Superior Auto Modifieds rounded out the show. The Angola Motor Speedway braved the weather and got a complete program in while all other local race tracks were forced to postpone their events. 
            The Main Event Super Late Models saw Harold Fair, Jr., set fast time with a lap of 13.672 at 98.742 MPH. Jimmy Carter was the class of the field getting out in front early and never really being tested. The rest of field the battled through the entire 75 lap main event that saw a battle between Scott Hantz and Jeff Parr for many laps for the 3rd spot that saw both guys go to the rear of the field after Parr tagged Hantz in the rear causing a spin.. That left the door open for Brent Jack and Mike Kugler battling it out for 2nd and 3rd with Jack winning that battle. Carter took the win and $2,500 purse over Jack, Kugler, Bud Perry, Marcus Malcuit, Rich Rohrer, Brian Rievley, Hantz, Brian Short, and Donnie Hill rounding out the top 10.
            The Main Event Racing Series will next race at Shady Bowl this coming Sunday, August 21.

Main Event Racing Series
            Top Qualifier - Harold Fair, Jr. 13.672
            Lap Leaders - Brian Rievley 1-2, Jimmy Carter 3-75
            DNS - Robby Henderson, Dave Stehower
            Farmer's State Bank/Howe Racing 75 - Jimmy Carter, Brent Jack, Mike Kugler, Bud Perry, Marcus Malcuit, Rich Rohrer, Brian Rievley, Scott Hantz, Brian Short, Donnie Hill, Jasper Case, Drew Charlson, John Flynn, Jeff Parr, Tom Blackburn, Harold Fair, Jr., Scott Baker, Justin May, Josh Smith, John Gearhart, Joe Ellert, Larry Zent, Justin Schroeder, Johnny Jenkins, Jeremy Dennis
 

Angola Motor Speedway Contingency Prizes

    Longacre $50 Certificate - Drew Charlson
R2C Filter - Johnny Jenkins
Dominator Noses $50 Certificate - Jeremy Dennis
Landrum Springs Spring Certificate - Scott Baker
Jaycox/Hoosier 1 Tire - Donnie Hill
Joe's Racing Products $50 Certificate - Josh Smith
Brake Man $50 Certificate - Justin Schroeder
All Star Performance $100 Certificate - John Flynn
 


 

Saturday, August 13
Angola Motor Speedway

Main Event 75 Laps - $2,000 To Win
Modifieds & Mini-Stocks

Times
Gates 1:00
Practice 3:00
Qualifying 5:00
Racing 7:00

Admission Prices
Adults $20
Students $10
Kids Under 10 Free

Pit Prices
$30

Additional Practice
Friday, August 12 From 5:00-8:00.  Pit Admission Adults $14-Under 14 $10
 


Shady Bowl Event To Be Sunday, August 21

            DeGraff OH (8/9) The makeup date for the Main Event race at Shady Bowl will be on Sunday, August 21, as announced last weekend.  As done in the past, practice and qualifying will be re-done as new cars will be permitted to show up.
 


Rain Ruins Day At Shady Bowl
By Earl Isaacs

            DeGraff OH (8/7) The stage was set for a great day of racing at Shady Bowl Speedway as the Main Event Racing Series Super Late Models were on hand and qualified and were ready to race when the rains moved in. The 23 car field was paced by New Bremen's Drew Charlson during time trials, but were never able to take to the track before the clouds opened up. The event will be rescheduled with wristbands good for that day.
             This Sunday ( 8/14) will be the Ronald McDonald House Day at The Races. Fans will be treated to a full afternoon of racing for the Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Compacts. The full proceeds of all grandstand ticket sales will go the Ronald McDonald House of Dayton.
            Pit gates will open at 10:30, with qualifying at 1:30 and racing at 3. The grandstand gate will open at noon.
 

Midvale Speedway Contingency Prizes

    Longacre $50 Certificate - Rich Rohrer
R2C Filter - Burgess White
Dominator Noses $50 Certificate - Johnny Jenkins
Landrum Springs Spring Certificate - Don Harvey, Jr.
Jaycox/Hoosier 1 Tire - Josh Smith
Joe's Racing Products $50 Certificate - John Flynn
Brake Man $50 Certificate - Brian Short
All Star Performance $100 Certificate - Donnie Hill
 


Jimmy Carter Elected In Midvale Main Event
By Adam Mackey 

            Midvale Speedway put together a stellar show this past Friday, July 1.  31 Super Late Models were pitside for the running of the Downtown Ford 100, forcing officials to run a last chance to set the field.  It was the first consy for a Midvale Main Event race in at least a decade.  Economy Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Outlaw Compacts, and Stock Compacts also raced in front of a near capacity crowd.
            In MERS qualifying, Canton, Ohio driver Rich Rohrer set quick time of the afternoon with a 13.623.  Brian Short, 13.683, Bud Perry 13.715, Johnny Jenkins 13.717, and Josh Smith 13.780 were the top five.  In all, 14 drivers were locked into the 100-lap race, while the rest were headed to the last chance.
            The Consy event had Don Harvey, Jr., Mike Stacy, Ron Jaberg, Jr., Emerson Huffman, John Sandquist, Jr., and Burgess White transferring into the feature event.  John Stroble, Bob Schneider, Jr., Scott Drake, Jamie Hunt, Derek Grewell, Jonathan Reitter, and Gene Molnar, Jr. were drivers that did not make the show.
            Rick Sibila and Jimmy Carter lined up on the front row for leg #2 of the 2011 tour, as they just made the invert as the 10th and 9th fast qualifiers, respectively.  When the green dropped, Carter shot into the lead, while Sibila followed him into turn three.  Behind them, top qualifier Rich Rohrer was putting on a clinic.
            Rohrer, who took the 2010-season off to work full-time on his NASCAR Fantasy Racing League team, used the outside lane to pick off no less than 5 spots on the race’s first lap.  On lap 2, caution waved and the field was lined up for a single file restart.  Rohrer made quick work of Drew Charlson and Rick Sibila and set his sight on the race leader.  By lap 5, Rohrer had caught Carter and seconds later drove to the inside and passed him.  His amazing run from tenth to first in five laps was erased moments later when a caution came out, putting Carter back ahead.
            Over the next few restarts, Rohrer would pressure for a while then drop back, trying to cool his engine.  Suffering from overheating problems, Rohrer would eventually retire during the race’s first half after he and Carter raced away from the field under each green flag run.
            Over the second half of the race, Brian Short, Bud Perry, Tim Ice, Charlson, and Bob Sibila, Jr. all had pretty good cars and raced around the 3/10-mile in the top five to ten spots.
            While some shuffling took place in the top ten, all fans’ eyes were on the battle for the final two spots on the track.  Mike Stacy, driving a brand new FLF car and Ron Jaberg, Jr., a Midvale regular were not being kind to one another.  Stacy, who was close to the top five around the race’s middle stage, got shuffled back when a car in the low lane slid sideways.  From that point on it was a nightmare for the Enon, Ohio driver as he and Scott Baker had a couple of run-ins and the Jaberg/Stacy roughhousing tallied about three or four yellows.
            As the laps wound down, it was Strongsville, Ohio driver Jimmy Carter claiming his first Main Event win at Midvale and his first outlaw Late Model win of the year.  He had claimed four template wins leading up to the event.
            Drew Charlson claimed his best finish of second, Ice was third, Bud Perry claimed fourth, and Bob Sibila, Jr. was fifth.  Charlie Schultz, Scott Baker, Rick Sibila, Justin Schroeder, and Jaberg finished off the top ten.
            The Main Event Racing Series will next be in action at Sandusky Speedway on Saturday, July 23.

Main Event Racing Series
            Top Qualifier – Rich Rohrer 13.623
            Last Chance – Don Harvey, Jr., Mike Stacy, Ron Jaberg, Jr., Emerson Huffman, John Sandquist, Jr., Burgess White, Jamie Hunt, John Sandquist, Derek Grewell, Jonathan Reitter, Gene Molnar, Jr.
            Downtown Ford 100 – Jimmy Carter, Drew Charlson, Tim Ice, Bud Perry, Bob Sibila, Jr., Charlie Schultz, Scott Baker, Rick Sibila, Justin Schroeder, Ron Jaberg, Jr., Mike Stacy, Don Harvey, Jr., John Flynn, Brian Short, Donnie Hill, Rich Rohrer, Brian Rievley, John Sandquist, Jr., Josh Smith, Emerson Huffman, Jeremy Dennis, Johnny Jenkins, John Sandquist, Burgess White

Midvale Results With Timing & Scoring

MERS Downtown Ford 100 On DVD
Just $15 - Includes Qualifying, Last Chance, & Feature


Midvale Speedway Hosting Show Of The Year Friday
Strong Entry List For Main Event Super Late 100
By Adam Mackey

                The Main Event Racing Series Super Late Models zoom back into action this coming Friday, July 1 at Midvale OH Speedway.  Having two rainouts already this season at Angola and Columbus, the Main Event competitors are excited to get back on the track after racing just one event at Sandusky so far this year.  The Friday event will mark the first of two races at Midvale this season.

                The 3/10-mile asphalt oval will be hosting a huge field of Outlaw Super Late Model competitors, as the possible pre-entry list is stacked with Main Event and Midvale Speedway Late Model racers. 

                Leading the list is Strongsville, Ohio driver Jimmy Carter.  The 2009/2010 Main Event Racing Series point champion, had some bad luck after setting fast time at Sandusky, as he was caught up in an early race wreck.  Fortunately, the veteran driver's bad luck ended there and has been one of the hottest drivers in the state.  He has claimed all three wins this season in the TBRA Late Model Series, one at Midvale and both at Lorain.  In addition, the #28 ride found its way into victory lane at Columbus in the CRA Jeg's All Stars Tour.  He'll be looking for his fifth feature win of the season Friday.

                Claiming the Main Event opener at Sandusky was Scott Baker.  The Akron, Ohio driver will be another competitor expected to challenge for the victory, as he won the July event at Midvale last season in dominating style.  Baker a former regular at the speedway, will be among the top drivers in laps completed over the years at the track.

                Many will also keep an eye on the return of many time track champion and three time Main Event champ Rich Rohrer.  After a year hiatus, Rohrer returned to the series with a top five run at Sandusky.  The Canton, Ohio driver leads the list of all time wins in Main Event history and has claimed a number of those at Midvale.

                Donnie "Zero" Hill, who has claimed numerous Columbus Motor Speedway championships, former Barberton Speedway hot shoe Don Harvey, Jr., standout Shady Bowl Speedway Modified aces Josh Smith and Bud Perry, Midvale Speedway MERS track record holder Harold Fair, Jr., the namesake for the former Iceman Series Tim Ice, top Super Modified pilot Charlie Schultz, and the ever improving Main Event regular Brian Short top the list of other  expected entrants.

                Five time Main Event point champion Gary Whipkey, who was a favorite to find Midvale victory lane the last few years, is not scheduled to be in a racing uniform this Friday.  However, he will be behind a microphone with track and series' announcer Adam Mackey calling the event to the fans in the stands and on Speed51.com for a special radio broadcast.

                In addition to the Downtown Ford 100 for the Main Event Racing Series, Economy Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Outlaw Compacts, and Stock Compacts will all be racing heats and features.  The area's first firework display will be held at the end of the night.

                Pit gates will open at 2:00, hotlaps begin at 4:00, qualifying is at 6:10, and racing action will see the green at 8:00.  Grandstand admission is $18 for adults and seniors, $10 for kids 6-15, and children 5 and under are free.  Pit admission is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

                An additional practice for those looking to shake down their cars is scheduled for Thursday from 4:00-8:00.  $10 per person to enter the pits, while grandstand admission is free.

                For more information on Midvale Speedway's biggest show of the year, go to www.midvalespeedway.com or www.maineventracingseries.com. 

Downtown Ford 100 Possible Entries - 01 Bob Gainer, 0 Donnie Hill, 2 Johnny Jenkins, 2 John Sandquist, Jr., 4 Justin Schroeder, 4 Scott Baker, 6 Mike Stacy, 7 Rich Rohrer, 10 Bud Perry, 12 Don Harvey, Jr., 17 Bob Schneider, Jr., 21 Drew Charlson, 22 Ron Jaberg, Jr., 26 John Flynn, 28 Jimmy Carter, 28 Jonathan Reitter, 41 Michael Scheffer, 42 Tom Stankiewicz, 44 Josh Smith, 45 John Stroble, 48 Gene Molnar, Jr., 50 Jeremy Dennis, 58 Burgess White, 63 Rick Sibila, 65 Tim Ice, 65s Charlie Schultz, 71 Harold Fair, Jr., 77 Bear Schartz, 88 Jamie Hunt, 90 Emerson Huffman, 99 Derek Grewell, 112 Brian Short, 212 Brock Coyer
 

Sandusky Speedway Contingency Prizes

    Longacre $50 Certificate - Bud Perry
R2C Filter - Drew Charlson
Dominator Noses $50 Certificate - Don Harvey, Jr.
Landrum Springs Spring Certificate - John Flynn
Jaycox/Hoosier 1 Tire - John Stroble
Joe's Racing Products $50 Certificate - Jeremy Dennis
Brake Man $50 Certificate - Johnny Jenkins
All Star Performance $100 Certificate - Justin Schroeder
 

Rule Ammendment

    Rules state 4" ledge from window post to C pillar.  Anything more than 4", cars add 50 pounds.  Also, any body considered to be radical may add 50 additional pounds.  Decisions of officials final.
 

Baker Takes Rain Shortened Sandusky MERS Victory
By Todd Ridgeway 

            Veteran Main Event Racing Series (MERS) driver Scott Baker grabbed the victory at Sandusky (OH) Speedway as Mother Nature moved in and put a damper on things. Ten laps into the scheduled 75 laps Baker scooted past pole sitter and then race leader Brian Short to take command and set the pace. This was the first event of 2011 for the popular Super Late Model group as their series opener the weekend before was weathered out.
            A field of 24 very well maintained Super Late Models would adorn the Sandusky pit area as 2010 series Champion Jimmy Carter would set fast time in qualifying. Through the inversion of eight this would put Short on the pole with Baker alongside. When the green dropped Short wasted little time going on the point as the field scattered and fought for positions behind him. Baker dropped in second, but behind was a high speed traffic jam. The yellow would fly when Carter and Johnny Jenkins would get together in turn four causing damage and both FLF Racecars had to be hooked away, done for the night. Just past the half way mark the sky’s would open up and rain started to fall at a good rate. The yellow quickly turned red as crews ran to the track with car covers in hand. A little over an hour later after track drying the race was restarted. The restart saw Baker and Short in front of Josh Smith, Donnie “Zero” Hill, and Rich Rohrer. On the restart Baker picked up right where he left off and sailed out in front with no distractions setting a torrid pace. However behind Smith and Hill where having a big battle for the third spot. Hill eventually got the run he needed on the outside around turn one and two and cleared Smith going down the backstretch. It was a little too late for Hill, however, as at lap 56 Mother Nature opened up again and the race was called complete. Smith would hang on to fourth and Rich Rohrer would round out the top five.
            “Earlier today I did not have a lot of faith in our car, I did not qualify as well as I thought we would,” said the race winner. “The car always races good and we made a couple changes before feature time and it just came to life. I really felt good, I was patient behind Brian letting him take the lead, and then the car just came to me. Brian gave me room on the outside; he didn’t drive me bad at all. I hate it for the fans to win a race like this. After the rain delay the car was right back where it was at before. The car was so good I could run all night like that,” finished Baker.
            Runner up Short was disappointed but up beat. “I had a good run, we where out front for about 20 laps. I just fell out of the seat. I got very hot, the car felt good, I just gave it away. I am going to start working at that Monday getting back in shape and doing the right things. All my guys work hard, and pretty much for free, it’s my fault we did not win today. But, I will make it up to them,” finished Short.
            “I think I had a good run,” started third place Hill. “Last year I had a good car and got into a wreck, this year I had a better car. With out a doubt we had the fastest car, the rain hurt us. We were running faster than we qualified, if not for the rain I think it would have been a different winner. I hesitated a little bit getting around Josh because of the rain, but that is part of it, come back and do it again. My Senneker car was flawless, my guys are amazing,” finished Hill.

Main Event Racing Series
     Top Qualifier - Jimmy Carter
     Lap Leaders - Brian Short 1-18, Scott Baker 19-56
     Maximum Elavator 75 - Scott Baker, Brian Short, Donnie Hill, Josh Smith, Rich Rohrer, Drew Charlson, Tim Ice, Bud Perry, Don Harvey, Jr., John Flynn, Terry Fisher, Jr., Lou Cicconi, John Sandquist, Bob Sibila, Jr., Brock Coyer, John Stroble, Charlie Schultz, Jeremy Dennis, Nick Grodi, Johnny Jenkins, Jimmy Carter, Justin Schroeder, Mike Stacy
     DNS - Burgess White
     

Sandusky Speedway MERS Opener Saturday, May 21
Angola Race Rescheduled For Saturday, August 13

    The details for the Sandusky event are posted in the next event section.  Craig Everage has rescheduled the Main Event race at Angola for Saturday, August 13.
 

Ronald L. "The Dude" Prosperi Obituary

            Age 55, of East Sparta, passed away Sat. evening, April 23, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dennison, Ohio, a son of Russell Prosperi, of Dover, and the late Dorothy Maxwell Harper, and had been a resident of the Sandy Valley area 42 years. Ron was a 1974 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. He was a retired Assistant Manager of Advanced Auto at Canton South, and previously worked at the Times Reporter, DLH Industries and Cable Mfg. & Assembly at Bolivar. He was a member of Sandy Valley Eagles. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. Most of all, Ron loved stock car racing at Midvale Speedway and was a Main Event Series Official. He was involved in racing as a car owner, driver, and most notably as scorekeeper at Midvale Speedway for years. Preceded in death by a special aunt and uncle, Charles and Mary Watkins.
            Surviving besides his father is his wife, Marcia J. Prosperi, with whom he celebrated their 34th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 30, 2010; two sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Heather Prosperi, of Canton, and Brian and Sarah Prosperi, of New Philadelphia; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Thea and Art Huntsberger, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Lisa and Mike Richards, of Thornville, Ohio; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Rodney and Rose Prosperi, of Dover, and Mike and Christine Melville, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers- in-law, Mike Devine and his wife, Linda, of Dover, and Mark Devine, of East Sparta; two grandsons, Domenic Prosperi and soon to be born, Mason Prosperi.
            Services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Rev. Peggy Garner officiating. Interment in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends may call Wed. 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
 

Richard Lushes Obituary/Arrangements

    CLINTON -- Richard A. Lushes, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2011.
    A life resident of the Akron area, he was owner-operator of Barberton Speedway for the past 15 years and was an avid NASCAR fan.
    Preceded in death by his father, Tony and grandparents, Tommy and Hettie Campbell; survived by his wife of 10 years, Debra; sons, Richard Jr. (Marcene) and Mark (Denise); five grandchildren; stepchildren, Tammy (Richie) Zimmerman and Joshua Hanna; mother, Mary Peterson; sister, Susie (Dale) Shreffer; brother, Paul (Julie); Sandy (Larry) Kitchen, mother of Richard Jr. and Mark; numerous nieces and nephews and other family members and a host of friends.
    Funeral service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203 with Pastor Jim Roma officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
 


Barberton Speedway Owner Passes

            It is with our deepest sympathy to announce that longtime Barberton Speedway track owner/promoter Richard Lushes has passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. It happened just hours after their season opening race this past Saturday night. Richard was truly a great guy to work with and many are glad they had the pleasure of knowing him. Once arrangements are announced, information will be posted here.
 

Thanks To Scott Baker For Displaying His Car At The Midvale Speedway Show

   

Complete Gallery Located HERE
 

Midvale Speedway Car Show Spots Open
Track Looking For A Couple Of MERS Cars To Display

            Midvale Speedway is holding its annual racecar show at the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia, OH.  While many of the weekly competitors have signed up to display their cars, the track would like to have a couple of Main Event cars on hand as well.  The show runs from April 1-3.  Cars will enter on Thursday, March 31 at 9 PM and leave on Sunday, April 3 at 6.
            To enter your car, email info@midvalespeedway.com.
 

A Tentative 9th Date Has Been Added
Barberton Speedway Adds Possible June 10 Date

            After a year off of the Main Event schedule, Barberton Speedway has been added for a tentative date in 2011.  The event is tentative will become official if some sponsorship is found.
            Interested parties can contact Barberton Speedway or the Main Event Racing Series if interested in helping make this event possible.
 

2011 Schedule Has An Eighth Date Added
Angola Motor Speedway To Host The Season Opener

            For the third straight season, the Main Event Racing Series will open up at Angola IN Motor Speedway.  Promoter Craig Everage has added the event to his exciting 2011 schedule.
            The night's schedule will also feature Modifieds, Dwarf Cars, Figure 8's, Mini-Stocks, and Spectator Drags.
            The Main Event Racing Series would still like to add another date or two to the schedule if possible.  For information on the host track for the season opener, visit www.angolamotorspeedway.com.
 


The Main Event Racing Series Debuts New Website

            The Main Event Racing Series website debuted in 2002.  After several years with the same look, webmaster Adam Mackey decided it was time for a little change.
            Easy navigation to find what you are looking for continues, while the look has been spruced up a bit and archives with series’ history are being built and added.
            Updates with news headlines will now be easily placed on the front page to preview stories in the news and result section.  Another new addition are the video clips from five events last season.  They can be found by scrolling down the homepage.
            If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions about the new site, feel free to email info@maineventracingseries.com.
 


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