Dirt Track World Championship Tickets Now On Sale
All adult admission will be a full access pit pass! 

Mineral Wells, WV; Hall of Fame Promoter Carl Short has a very special plan in place for race fans attending the 30th Annual Dirt Track World Championship at West Virginia Motor Speedway. Bringing the DTWC back to West Virginia was just the first thing. Short thought it only fitting that it be held at WVMS being the closest track to where it all began at Pennsboro. Now Short has added another fan oriented special. For this years event All Adult Tickets will be a full access pit pass!  “I really wanted to make the 30th running of the DTWC special for the fans and with the pit pass the fans will get a chance to walk around the pits and get an up close and personal look at the cars and some of the other things that fans in the stands don’t get to see normally”, said Short. Also due to the large layout and great number of seats at West Virginia Motor Speedway there will not be any reserved seating for this event!

   EVERY ADULT ADMISSION WILL BE A PIT PASS!!!!!

 That way the fans can walk about the pits, the souvenir trailers and then go take a seat in the stands for the race. “We really want to make this year’s 30th annual DTWC an event that people will be talking about 30 years from now the way people are still talking about the first one now." Short stated

 Three days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 14th thru Oct.16th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels". Super Late Models, crate late models and Modifieds will fill the racing schedule so this is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for $45 to save $10.00 off of race day prices which are $55.00 for Adults and $15 for Children 7-12

Ticket advance pricing will be $45.00 for Adults for the three day Ticket/Pit Pass. Children 7-12 $10.00 (these are not pit passes due to insurance) and children 6 and under free. Order your tickets before the October 1st deadline and save $10.00 each!

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849.

Campers Don't Forget to reserve your spot. Camping will be $40 per spot and make sure when you're ordering your tickets and add your camping fee to your ticket order so all of your DTWC items can be taken care of at once.

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.  Or you can order your tickets on line at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  Their website address is www.paypal.com 

To keep up with all the latest Dirt Track World Championship news and information visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net and the happenings at West Virginia Motor Speedway by visiting www.wvspeedway.com

DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO WVMS - Crown Jewell event to returns to West Virginia for 30th Anniversary 

Powell, TN;     “Take me home country roads” That’s where the 30th annual Dirt Track World Championship is headed. It's going back to West Virginia, the state where it all began.   Promoter Carl Short is pleased to announce that the DTWC will be held at the famous "SPEEDPLANT",  West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV.  Short’s decision to carry the DTWC back to the Speedway that holds the DTWC attendance record wasn’t an easy one.  "This was one of the most gut wrenching decisions I have ever had to make" said Short.  "Not going back to Lawrenceburg was a decision I really hated to make." 

" It is an amazing facility and Dave and Kim Rudisell are just great folks.  "The weather last year really created havoc with track prep and Dave and Tim Johnson were on the track for like 48 hours straight"  "I have never seen anyone work harder in an attempt to have a good racing surface and their dedication proved worthwhile as the racing on Sunday was fantastic".  "I am hoping to have the opportunity to work with them again someday" Short said.

Carl also had several conversations with Jeff Schrader at KC Raceway. Schrader is going   into his second year as owner and promoter of KC.  "The DTWC was very successful   the 4 years it was held at KC and I have gotten to know Jeff and developed a great   respect for him.  He has a great love for racing and is just a wonderful human being."

  In the end one of the big factors was the fact this is the 30th annual DTWC and Short   felt it was only fitting that racing's second biggest major event be held in the state where it  all started 30 years ago.  "Even though it's not the same track, it is as close as you can get to the original location" Short stated.

   As long as there is dirt track racing, people will be talking about Jim Dunn's incredible   Cinderella story and how he won the biggest purse that had ever been paid on dirt.   In our tribute to Jim, we are once again going to be having the Jim Dunn Memorial  non-qualifiers race along with the modifieds and $50,000 to win DTWC.

West Virginia Motor Speedway will reopen this year under the management team of BDS Promotions.  Short has worked with BDS the past few seasons with his Hillbilly Hundred  and has nothing but praise for the young management team.  "Brian Ferrell, Scott Strode   and Daniel Patterson did a fantastic job in their promoting of Tyler Co Speedway and I'm  sure they will do the same at WVMS" Short stated.

To keep up with all the latest Dirt Track World Championship news visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net and the happenings at West Virginia Motor Speedway by visiting www.wvspeedway.com.

Dirt Track World Championship - Past Winners  

2009 Jimmy Mars, Menomonie, WI

2008 Brian Birkhoffer, Muscatine, IA

2007 Chub Frank, Bear Lake, PA

2006: Shannon Babb, Moweaqua, Ill.

2005: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2004: Rick Eckert, York, Pa.

2003: Darrell Lanigan, Union, Ky.

2002: Shannon Babb, Moweaqua, Ill.

2001: Bart Hartman, Zanesville, Ohio

2000: Wendell Wallace, Batesville, Ark.

1999: Steve Francis, Ashland, Ky.

1998: Freddy Smith, Knoxville, Tenn.

1997: Marshall Green, Dalton, Ga.

1996: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.

1995: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.

1994: Ronnie Johnson, Chattanooga, Tenn.

1993: Freddy Smith, Baton Rouge, La.

1992: Ronnie Johnson, Chattanooga, Tenn.

1991: Freddy Smith, Kings Mountain, N.C.

1990: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.

1989: John Mason, Millersburg, Ohio

1988: Donnie Moran, Frazeysburg, Ohio

1987: Larry Moore, Dayton, Ohio

1986: Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.

1985: Freddy Smith, Kings Mountain, N.C.

1984: Jack Boggs, Webb Ville, KY

1983: Freddy Smith, Kings Mountain, N.C.

1982: Charlie Swartz, Ashland, Ky.

1981: Jim Dunn, Roseville, Ohio

Jimmy Mars Victorious in $50,000 to win 29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Race at Lawrenceburg Speedway

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (October 18, 2009) – Picking up his third $50,000 win of 2009 Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI won the 29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Presented by 4m.net on Sunday afternoon at Lawrenceburg Speedway.  The 37-year-old racer held off Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI for the victory which was his first in the dirt late model racing crown jewel event which was held at Lawrenceburg for the first time.  Trailing the pair of Wisconsin standouts to the finish line were Rick Eckert of York, PA, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.

Ray Cook and Mars made up the front row for the 100-lap event as Cook grabbed the early lead of the race followed by Mars, Eckert, Francis and Jimmy Owens.  Cook looked strong from the outset pushing his lead up to three-car length in the early going on the sun-bathed race track.

It took Cook only nine laps before he started to pick up the tail end of the field as both Mars and Eckert sliced into his lead as all three cars were running neck and neck by the eleventh circuit.  With 15 laps scored the top five from the onset remained the same as the battle for the lead was getting intense in traffic.

The trio of Cook, Mars and Eckert were then joined by Francis and Shane Clanton who had passed Owens for fifth on lap 22 and was on the move as the top five were all on the same straightaway of each other with a quarter of the race in the record books.

Cook held the lead until lap 28 when Mars made his move for the points passing Cook to take over the lead of the race.  Once Mars was in front he started to immediately open up some distance between himself and the tight battle among Cook, Eckert, Francis and Clanton.

The first caution of the race flew on lap 34 for a slowing Jason Feger which would bunch the field up for a Delaware double file-restart.  An exciting restart would ensue with Eckert clearing Cook for second a lap into the restart as Mars continued to show the way.

A long green flag stretch of racing would then see the front-running Mars continued to look solid as a terrific battle for second was going on between the cars of Eckert, Cook, Clanton and Francis.  Clanton climbed to third around Cook on lap 46 using the low line on the race track as Mars continued to pace the field at the half-way mark of the event.

In traffic Mars saw his lead shrink as Eckert and the rest of the field behind him started to track down Mars.  Eckert closed right up to Mars on lap 62 and the pair went side-by-by side for the top spot.  For two laps the due raced hard with each other as Mars would carry his momentum off the corners to keep the lead.

Eckert then made a slide job move on lap 65 in turn four grabbing the lead momentarily from Mars, but Mars fought back and a lap later he was back out in front as Clanton stuck his nose in the hunt for the lead making it a fantastic three-car race for the lead.

Once Mars got back in front of Eckert, he picked up the pace and started to open up some distance between himself, Eckert and Clanton.  With Mars back in control of the race the second caution would come out with 74 laps scored for Clint Smith, whom was about to be lapped by Mars, who at this point of the race had put three lapped cars between himself and the second place running Eckert.

On the restart Mars continued to show his prowess in leading the race as Francis became a player for the top spot as he passed Clanton for third on lap 75 and then started to put the heat on Eckert for second just as the third and final caution of the race came out for Brian Birkhofer with 76 laps complete.

The final restart of the race would see Francis get by Eckert for second as he then set his sights on Mars as a new contender was starting to emerge with tenth place starting Brady Smith who had been quietly running in the top ten for the entire race came out of nowhere as he was up to third putting the pressure on Francis for the second spot with twenty laps remaining.

Smith then hounded Francis for several laps finally getting by him on lap 87.  With 13 to go Mars looked like he was well on his way to victory lane, but Smith quickly shot down that notion as closed right on the rear deck lid on Mars with ten to go.

Mars, who had run most of the race using the top line around the high-banked track, would see Smith gain ground on the bottom as he then moved down a line when he saw Smith out of the corner of his eye trying to pull even in the final five laps. 

Moving down on the track was a smart move for Mars because it looked like Smith had the momentum down there and was going to steal the win away from Mars, but Mars was able to keep Smith at bay in the final laps as he went on to score an incredible third $50,000 win of the 2009 racing season.  His other lucrative wins came in the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake (WI) Speedway and the North-South 100 at Florence (KY) Speedway a race he won on the final lap.

It also marked another impressive win for the M-B Custom Chassis in which Mars and his brother Chris and fellow driver Brian Birkhofer have a made a staple in victory lane over the last year.  Smith in his Mid-States Equipment/Big Red Motorsports/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS would finish second after starting tenth followed by Eckert in the Raye Vest Excavating/Ritchie Sandblasting/Bloomquist Race Cars Cadillac, 13th starting Earl Pearson, Jr. in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Lucas Oil Slickmist/MasterSbilt who made a last lap pass on Francis who was driving the Tim Logan Racing/Morehead Auto Truck Parts Sales/Rocket by Logan GTO to snare the fourth spot.

Completing the top ten were Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, GA, Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV, Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY, Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC. Carrier was the Hard Charger of the Race finishing ninth after starting in 20th.

In victory lane Mars couldn’t believe he held on for the win.  “I had my hands full out there, I didn’t know whether to go low or high, the sun was in my eyes going into three, Ray (Cook) was awesome at the beginning and he and I had a heck of a good race there for while and we got around him, the here comes Eckert and Brady, I didn’t know where I needed to be here, so I finally decided to move down low, for a day race you couldn’t ask for a better race,” said Mars who became the seventh different winner of the race in the last seven years.

“I have to thank Carl Short for putting on such a great event and sticking his neck out despite the bad weather when we got here, it turned out great with the weather today, this is unbelievable, like I said we’ve had a great year, I have to thank my brother Chris and my crew guys Andy and Russ and Dave Deppe for all of his help, if it wasn’t for those people we couldn’t do this, I saw Brady there a few times and I said we might be in trouble because he was getting traction down there and I went down there a little and saw what he was doing, I said to myself don’t screw up now and when I saw the five to go signal and tried to be smooth the rest of the way and it paid off,” said the winner.

Mars’ M-B Customs Malibu is sponsored by Deppe Enterprises, Baileigh Industrial, BSB Manufacturing, Chevytown USA.com, Mid-States Equipment Company, T.L. Sinz Plumbing and Heating, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tires and Integra Racing Shocks.

Smith who nearly pulled off the win said afterwards if he could have cleared Mars he might have been too able to be standing in victory lane where Mars was.  “We gave it all we had I thought a couple of times I was going to get by him, but he did what he had to do, we had a good clean race out there, it was really a great fun race to run, he came down where I was running a few times and that was the difference, we are disappointed we didn’t win, we shouldn’t be ashamed to finish second against these guys today, he is one of the best if not the best right now, we’ll take second and go home and try to get better next time.”

Also on the racing card was the sprint car main event which was taken by Robert Ballou of Fishers, IN. and the open wheel modified feature which was won by Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY.

In the 25 lap $5,000 to win sprint car finale Ballou took the lead from Brady Short of Bedford, IN who led the first ten laps of the race.  Ballou who used the top line around the track to take the lead then had to fight off the repeated challenges from Short who was trucking along on the bottom groove of the track.  Short made one last ditch effort on the final lap to as coming off of turn number four heading to the checkers he got a run on Ballou, but Ballou was able to hold him off by just one car length for the win in the MPHG Promotions Inc owned Triple X Chassis care sponsored by JC Plew, Behavior Consultants, Hinchman Uniforms and Circle Wheels.

Trailing Ballou and Short across the finish line were John Memmer of Evansville, IN, Nic Faas of Brownsburg, IN and Jeff Bland Jr. of Bloomington, IN.

In the 30 lap open wheel modified main Jason Wheatley fought off the early advances of Jared Landers as he eventually cruised on for the $3,000 victory in his Larry Shaw Chassis.  Wheatley and Landers had a torrid battle for the lead in the early going until Landers had an incident with the wall coming off of turn four ending his night

Wheatley then went unchallenged the rest of the way to secure the win.  A near photo-finish for second saw Doug Adkins of West Portsmouth, OH barely edge out Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN.  Shelby Miles of Bloomington, IN was fourth followed by Rick Corbin of Independence, KY

Wheatley’s Mullins Racing Engines powered car is sponsored by B&W Metals, Rosewood Golf Course, St. Joe Garage, VFM Manufacturing, Wheatley Seamless Gutters, Wheatley Tile Flooring, Wheatley Auto Sales, Brady Excavating, Ginter and Mattingly Heating and Air, Bryan Wheatley Landscaping, Springfield Auto and Farm Supply, Central Kentucky Electrical and Plumbing, and Nukum Graphics.

29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Late Model Finish:  Jimmy Mars, Brady Smith, Rick Eckert, Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Francis, Shane Clanton, Josh Richards, Tim McCreadie, Eddie Carrier Jr., Ray Cook, Scott Bloomquist, Darrell Lanigan, Dale McDowell, Jason Feger, Tim Dohm, Jeep VanWormer, Frank Heckenast Jr., Clint Smith, Jimmy Owens, Brian Birkhofer, Austin Hubbard, Don O’Neal, Steve Casebolt, Matt Lux, Jordan Bland, Dan Schlieper

 

Late Model Time Trials

1              11           AUSTIN HUBBARD  15.657      Winner of Dirt on Dirt $1,000 Fast Time Award
2              28M        JIMMY MARS           15.845
3              20            JiMMY OWENS         15.909
4              29            DARRELL LANIGAN         15.943
5              44            CLiNT SMITH      15.996
6              55            JEEPVANWORMER           16.022
7              21            MATT LUX                16.025
8              777          JARED LANDERS               16.027\
9              25            SHANE CLANTON             16.052
10            53            RAY COOK                 16.099
11            2              BRADY SMITH         16.101
12            17T         TIM DOHM                16.104
13            15B         BRIAN BiRKHOFER           16.118
14            28            DENNIS ERB, JR. 16.133
15            C9           STEVE CASEBOLT             16.141
16            39            TIM McCREADIE               15.162
17            11            STEVE FRANCIS 16.198
18            25            JASON FEGER           16.21
19            17M        DALE McDOWELL             16.259
20            99            DONNIE MORAN               16.266
21            1*            CHUB FRANK           16.267
22            24            RICK ECKERT            16.272
23            71            DON O'NEAL       15.293
24            21            BILLY MOYER           16.314
25            32C         VIC COFFEY               16.329
26            28            EDDIE CARRIER, JR.16.333
27            157          MiKE MARLAR        16.357
28            00            FREDDY SMITH      16.373
29            30            STEVE SHAVER  15 399
30            0              SCOTT BLOOMQUIST      16.4
31            1              JOSH RICHARDS                16.403
32            S9            DAN SCHLIEPER                16.415
33            75            JOHN GILL                  16.423
34            12            JASON JAMiSON               16.425
35            1              VIC HILL                     16.431
36            18            SHANNON BABB               16.446
37            12            JORDAN BLAND                15.454
38            83            SCOTT JAMES          16.471
39            41            BRAD NEAT              16.483
40            U             DAVEY JOHNSON              16.501
41            44            EARL PEARSON. JR.          16.510
42            21            ROBBY HENSLEV               16.522
43            7              MATT MILLER         16.534
44            18            BRANDON KINZER           15.54
45            JJ2           JOSH WILLIAMS                16.557
46            18            TIM TUN GATE  16.576
47            15            GREG JOHNSON  16.591
48            25            ZACK DOHM            16.676
49            4              DUANE CHAMBERLAIN  16.707
50            17            SHANNON THORNS8ER.16.751
51    18     ERIC WELLS       16.743    
52            16            JUSTIN RATTLIFF             16.773
53            72            JOHN MASON           16.801
54            5              CHRIS WILSON   16.844
55            56            RUSS KING                 16.855
56            2J            MIKE JOHNSON 16.889
57            99JR        FRANK HEKENAST, JR 16.891
58            25            DUST1N NEAT          16.907
59            24H         MATT HAMILTON            16.946
50            11            D. J. WELLS               16.956
61            4              RICKYARMS            17,024
62            14            APRIL FARMER  17.051
63            D8           DUSTIN LINVILLE              17.096
64            87            WALKER ARTHUR            17.184
65            40            WAYNE MAFFETT, JR.17.199
66            88C         JIMMY CRABTREE            17.209
67            1C           WAYNE CHINN        17.209   
68            91            TERRY BABB             17.221
69            59            JON HODGK1SS  17.264
70            46            TIM RIVERS               17.285
71            41            JOSH McGUiRE   17.653

 

Modified Finish; 1, Jason Wheatley 2, Doug Atkins 3, Skylar Marlar 4, Shelby Miles 5, Jon Henry 6, Rick Corbin 7, Russ Garbbert 8, Kent Robinson 9, Paul Miles 10, Matt Hamilton 11, Brady Short 12, Tyler Deibert 13, Scott Weber 14, Elliott Despain 15, Jeff Harris 16, Bill Wagner 17, Ralph Groomer 18, Todd Higgins 19, Craig Christain  20, Jared Landers 21, Joey Kramer 22, Matt Bex 23, Kevin Morehouse 24, Rob Stambaugh 25, John Demoss 26, Andy Mefford

Sprint Finish; Robert Ballou 2, Brady Short 3, John Memmer 4, Nic Faas 5, Jeff Bland 6, Eric Smith 7, Josh Wise 8, Michael Fischesser 9, Terry Babb 10, Brad Stevens

11, Casey Riggs 12, J.J. Hughes 13, Jarrod Delong 14, Kory Crabtree 15, Joss Moffatt 16, Ty Deckard 17, Ethan Barrow 18, Scotty Weir 19, Mitch Wismiller, 20, Coleman Gulick

DTWC SET FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Excessive moisture on the speedway and grounds force change in schedule

Lawrenceburg, IN:  Due to excessive amounts of rain that have fallen recently in the Lawrenceburg area leaving the Speedway grounds extremely wet and muddy and the racetrack at a point where it needs some drying Dirt Track World Championship Promoter Carl Short and Lawrenceburg Speedway promoter Dave Rudisell have made the difficult decision to re-schedule the DTWC for THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Oct 17th & 18th.

 “Dave and his crew tried in vain to work the track today”, said Short. Rudisell pointed to the amounts of rain from last weekend and what has fallen so far for the muddy conditions. “We want to give the racers the best surface possible and the fans the best race possible; with the forecast we have Saturday and Sunday will allow us to get it done”, said Rudisell. Both Short and Rudisell expressed safety for the racers as another reason for the two day delay. The only way they could’ve had the track ready would have been a very rough track and they didn’t want to put the cars out there like that and chance tearing up a lot of equipment un-necessarily.

Time schedule for this Saturday and Sunday are as follows; Gates will open each day at 9am with on track activities beginning at 12 noon. 

O’Neal Looking Forward to DTWC - Martinsville Indiana driver one of many home state drivers to compete

Lawrenceburg, IN: Don O’Neal is no stranger to running up front and winning races. “The Real Deal” as he is known will be at the forefront of the Indiana drivers trying to capture The 29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Oct 15th – 17th at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. The Martinsville, IN resident is looking forward to one of the sports Crown Jewel events coming to his home state. “It’s really a good thing, I hope it stays here for a while”, he said. O’Neal stated, “Anything time a big race comes to your state you’re excited but this is one of the biggest in our sport”.

O’Neal is just one of the Indiana drivers expected to try to qualify for the $50,000 to win Late Model event. Some of the others drivers from the Hoosier state are Scott James, John Gill, Steve Barnette, Steve Casebolt, Duane Chamberlain and Greg Johnson just to name a few who’ll be looking for a home field advantage when they roll into Lawrenceburg. Of racing at Lawrenceburg O’Neal said, “I’ve raced there twice and haven’t had the greatest results but have ran well. Maybe this will be when we win one there”.  

Also on the schedule with the Late Models are Open Wheel Modifieds battling for $3,000 top prize and Wingless Sprint Cars paying $5,000 to the winner. So make your plans to attend one of Dirt Racings top events the Dirt Track World Championship!

Autograph Session, There will be a driver’s autograph session Saturday Afternoon so make your plans to be there.  

Ticket Information; As the deadline has passed (Oct. 1st) for advance ticket purchases, tickets will go back on sale Thursday October 15th at 3pm at the ticket gates at Lawrenceburg Speedway.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $50.00.  Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating.
Pit Pass for all 3 days is $60.00.  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.                  Children age 6-12 are $15.00.  Add $5.00 for reserve seating.                                       Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.

 Visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway. For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

HARTMAN LOOKS FOR SECOND DTWC WIN          

Ohio Driver on a roll winning the World 100 and Pittsburgher 

Lawrenceburg, IN: Zanesville, Ohio driver Bart Hartman is someone who won’t argue with luck, momentum or whatever you want to call it. Earlier this season the popular driver dropped off the Lucas Oil Series calling it a business decision verses a racing decision. After the last two weeks Hartman has pocketed over $70,000 winning the World 100 and The Pittsburgher. Hartman looks to ride that momentum thru the seasons end including the Dirt Track World Championship.

 The 2001 winner of the DTWC is looking to do something that has only been done twice, winning the DTWC and the World 100 in the same season. Kentucky drivers Jack Boggs and Steve Francis to date are the only ones to pull off that feat. Hartman said, “I’ve only raced at Lawrenceburg once since they changed the track so we may be behind some of those guys but we’ve had a good car all year with this Rocket and just have had some bad luck issues”. Then he continued, “I really think we’ll have a good of as good of a shot as anyone there. It would be great to win a second Dirt Track World Championship and to be able to do that after winning the World and now the Pittsburgher would really be a nice way to cap off the year”.

Time is running out on your chance at big savings to buy your advanced  tickets for three great days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849.

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.

Or you can order your tickets on line at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  Their website address is www.Paypal.com

Ticket prices are as follows:
Advanced Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $40.00.  Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating.
Advanced Pit Pass for all 3 days is $50.00.  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.
Advanced children age 6-12 is $10.00.  Add $5.00 for reserve seating.

Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.
After Oct.1st ticket prices go up $10.00 so get yours early and save.

This year we are selling seating by sections. Choose the section you prefer and when your order comes in, you will get the best seat we still have available in that section.  You will get order confirmation and seat numbers by return e-mail.  All tickets will be picked up at the Will-Call window at the track.  Visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

 

MEDIA REQUEST FOR 2009 DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 

Lawrenceburg, IN; To try and save members of the Media time and confusion when covering the DTWC we’ve taken a few steps to help make things easier for all.

All requests for credentials will have to be mailed to DTWC Media, 575 Syringa Rd, Topping, VA 23169 and be received by Oct. 11th or e-mailed to briantidball@peoplepc.com. All writers and (please state if you’re a writer or photographer) photographers will need their request sent in by their editors or publishers. If mailed, on company letter head. Independent’s are welcome to request but may be called upon to show published work. All Requests should include the following items; Name, address, valid phone number and e-mail address.

In order to cut down confusion at the racetrack all credentials must be picked up at the front gate no later than 6:45 PM Saturday Oct. 17th!

DIRT ON DIRT TO CONTINUE FAST TIME AWARD AT DTWC

 Websites third year sponsoring award

  Lawrenceburg, IN: The Dirt Track World Championship is pleased to announce that for the third year in a row that Dirt on Dirt will sponsor the Fast Time Award. Michael Rigsby of Dirt on Dirt had this to say about their involvement in the DTWC, "It's a huge honor for us, and those aren't words we throw around lightly. If you've been a dirt late model fan for the past quarter-century, you know all about the Dirt Track World Championship, so for us to just be involved in some way is very cool. Not only is it our third year sponsoring the $1,000 Fast Time award, but the fact that we're at an all new facility, the buzz for the event is getting huge, and it makes the whole situation even better. The Lucas Oil race at Lawrenceburg in late-August was FANTASTIC, and I think with the dirt late model world focusing on this event, it will be another great race." DTWC Promoter Carl Short said, “We’re extremely pleased that Dirt on Dirt is continuing their support of the DTWC through the Fast Time Award. Michael Rigsby and Todd Turner have done a wonderful job with their website and their supporting this event and others shows that they want to help with the growth of our sport”.

  When asked why a Fast Time Award Rigsby replied, "One thing we've found the past two years, at least in the pit area, giving away $1,000 for the fast time award REALLY has the drivers in the pits buzzing the entire weekend. They're asking me during all of time trials who is  where, if they've still got a shot, and it really creates an extra bonus for the drivers that in some cases have driven hundreds of miles and spent thousands of dollars to come race. It's something they deserve to compete for, and I'm glad we can provide them a chance to make an extra thousand dollars that weekend."

Time is running out on your chance at big savings to buy your advanced  tickets for three great days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849.

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.

Or you can order your tickets on line at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  Their website address is www.Paypal.com

Ticket prices are as follows:
Advanced Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $40.00.  Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating.
Advanced Pit Pass for all 3 days is $50.00.  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.
Advanced children age 6-12 is $10.00.  Add $5.00 for reserve seating.

Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.
After Oct.1st ticket prices go up $10.00 so get yours early and save.

This year we are selling seating by sections. Choose the section you prefer and when your order comes in, you will get the best seat we still have available in that section.  You will get order confirmation and seat numbers by return e-mail.  All tickets will be picked up at the Will-Call window at the track.  Visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

 

MS MOTORSPORTS TO APPEAR AT DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Lawrenceburg, IN; Ms Motorsports 09 Alyssa Sharman will be making an appearance at Dirt Track World Championship at the Lawrenceburg Speedway October 15th-17th for fans to get autographs and pictures as well as purchasing an Ms Motorsports poster. “I’m really looking forward to being at the DTWC this year. It will also be my first visit to Lawrenceburg. I like to try and visit as many tracks as I can each year”, stated Alyssa.  Then she added, “I’m really looking forward to seeing all the fans there next month and hope they come out to see me and a great event”.

Only one month remains to save on your tickets for three great days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849.

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.

Or you can order your tickets on line at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  Their website address is www.Paypal.com

Ticket prices are as follows:
Advanced Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $40.00.  Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating.
Advanced Pit Pass for all 3 days is $50.00.  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.
Advanced children age 6-12 is $10.00.  Add $5.00 for reserve seating.

Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.
After Oct.1st ticket prices go up $10.00 so get yours early and save.

This year we are selling seating by sections. Choose the section you prefer and when your order comes in, you will get the best seat we still have available in that section.  You will get order confirmation and seat numbers by return e-mail.  All tickets will be picked up at the Will-Call window at the track.  Visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

DTWC goes HOOSIER

Carl Short is pleased to announce that the 2009 edition of the prestigious DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP will be contested on HOOSIER Racing Tires in both the Late Model and Modified division with servicing of the event provided by Hoosier Tire Midwest.

Hoosier Midwest General Manager Terry Young stated that it makes good common sense for the participants who will be able to attend the event with limited compounds and will make preparing for the event much simpler by not having to guess on which compounds they might use. Legendary promoter Short also stated "We too were trying to address the concerns of many competitors by limiting the number of tire choices". "We certainly look forward to Hoosier Midwest servicing  our event and working with the competitors in making the event as succesful as it can be". Young stated that "we are also excited to be able to continue our long relationship with Carl Short and his entire crew".
 
Most every late model competitor in the area already has LM tires in their possession be it from use at Eldora or many of the local weekly tracks that utilize the UMP tire rule.
 
The DTWC will be contested utilizing LM ties in three compounds LM20, LM30 and LM40. The modified division will be contested using the E-MOD 26.5 and 27.5 D40, A40 or H40.
 
Tires can be pre-ordered by calling Hoosier Tire Midwest at (800) 365-1955. Additionally, parts and fuel will be available from Hoosier Racing Tire dealer Terry Eaglin Motorsports who services the track on a weekly basis.

Class of 2010 for Hall of Fame to be announced at the Dirt Track World Championship

Lawrenceburg, IN:  Now that the Class of 2009 has been inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame attention will move to Lawrenceburg Indiana and The Dirt Track World Championship at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Prior to the start of Saturdays on track action at the DTWC, HoF Chairman Bill Holder will announce the results of the voting board of who will be inducted into the HoF for the Class of 2010.

Time is running out for the reduced prices of advance ticket sales. Don’t delay get in on the big savings by ordering your DTWC tickets before the prices go up. This is one of the must see Crown Jewel events in Dirt Late Model racing. Who will take home the $50,000 and the trophy and add their names to the list of legends who have won The Dirt Track World Championship?

Three days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849.

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.

Or you can order your tickets on line at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  Their website address is www.paypal.com

Ticket prices are as follows:
Advanced Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $40.00.  Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating.
Advanced Pit Pass for all 3 days is $50.00.  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.
Advanced children age 6-12 is $10.00.  Add $5.00 for reserve seating.

Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.
After Oct.1st ticket prices go up $10.00 so get yours early and save.

This year we are selling seating by sections. Choose the section you prefer and when your order comes in, you will get the best seat we still have available in that section.  You will get order confirmation and seat numbers by return e-mail.  All tickets will be picked up at the Will-Call window at the track.  Visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

EARLY TICKET SALES BRISK FOR DTWC

Get your Dirt Track World Championship tickets early and save!

    Lawrenceburg, IN:  If you had to describe in one word how fans have reacted so far with the moving of the Dirt Track World Championship to Lawrenceburg Speedway that word would be “Encouraging”. The early tickets sales have been brisk and early purchasers have seemed to be a mixture of long time fans and quite a few saying that this will be their first visit to the DTWC.

“Advance sales have been brisk so far”, said Promoter Carl Short. “We’re hearing positive comments and still seeing fans from regions we’ve always drawn from as well as some new areas”, he added.

   This year’s event will include Late Models, Modifieds and Wingless Sprint Cars, over the three nights of racing; time trials, heat races, B-mains the set the starting fields in all three divisions. Then there are the feature events, $3000 to win Modified and a $5,000 to win for the Non-Winged Sprints, and the 100 lap $50,000 to win Dirt Track World Championship.

Three days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can! So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849.

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.

Or you can order your tickets on line at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  Their website address is www.paypal.com

Ticket prices are as follows:
Advanced Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $40.00   Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating
Advanced Pit Pass for all 3 days is $50.00  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.
Advanced children age 6-12 is $10.00

Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.

After Oct.1st ticket prices go up $10.00 so get yours early and save.

This year we are selling seating by sections. Choose the section you prefer and when your order comes in you will get the best seat we still have available in that section.  You will get order confirmation and seat numbers by return e-mail.  All tickets will be picked up at the Will-Call window at the track.  Visit www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

DTWC Moves to Lawrenceburg, IN /  Advance Tickets Now on Sale!

Lawrenceburg, IN:  With all of the uncertainty swirling around KC Raceway this year, it was decided it was time for a change in venue for one of dirt racings biggest events.  KC has been great but with the possibility of the track being closed all year or having a new owner it was decided a move was the best thing to ensure the continued quality event you have come to expect with the DTWC.

Promoter Carl Short had this to say, “After looking at many tracks and after much deliberation, it was decided Lawrenceburg Speedway would be an ideal fit.  If you haven’t been to Lawrenceburg, you are in for a real treat.  Besides the great central location and easy access, Lawrenceburg is one of the nicest facilities anywhere.  I am sure that like us, you will fall in love with it. 

I have heard from several fans that seem to think that because it is Indiana, it is a long way away.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Lawrenceburg is actually a Cincinnati suburb.  It sits only a few miles from the Kentucky state line as well as a few miles from the Ohio state line.  It is in a great centralized location.

This year we have added what we think will be an instant hit.  In addition to the $50,000 to win DTWC and the $3,000 to win modified race that has been such a hit with fans, we are adding a $5,000 to win non-wing sprint race.  If you haven’t ever attended a non-wing sprint event, we think after you do, you will have to agree, the action is incredible”.

Three days of great racing action Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can! So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.

There are 2 ways to order your advance sale tickets.  You can send a money order or cashiers check made out to:

Carl Short
105 Skyline Lane
Powell, TN. 37849

Please be sure you include a phone number and e-mail address when ordering by mail.

Or you can order your tickets on line at dirttrackworldchampionship.net by using PayPal.  If you don't have a PayPal account you can set one up in 5 minutes or less using your credit card.  It is free and doesn't cost anything.  There website address is www.paypal.com

Ticket prices are as follows:
Advanced Adult General Admission for all 3 days is $40.00   Add $5.00 if you want reserved seating
Advanced Pit Pass for all 3 days is $50.00  Add $5.00 if you want a reserved seat.
Advanced children age 6-12 is $10.00

Camping reservations:  For camping reservations check the website or call Carl.


After Oct.1st ticket prices go up $10.00 so get yours early and save.

This year we are selling seating by sections. Choose the section you prefer and when your order comes in you will get the best seat we still have available in that section.  You will get order confirmation and seat numbers by return e-mail.  All tickets will be picked up at the Will-Call window at the track.  Visit dirttrackworldchampionship.net for a seating chart of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

For information on Lawrenceburg Speedway you can visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com .

If you have any question or concerns you can send them to carlshort2007@gmail.com or call Carl at (865) 945-3423

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DTWC to Lawrenceburg IN. Speedway

Lawrenceburg Indiana; Promoter Carl Short made the announcement Saturday that thousands of race fans all over the country have been waiting for. The 29 annual DTWC will be held at one of the premier dirt facilities in the country. Lawrenceburg Speedway! “I have been to dirt tracks all over the country and Lawrenceburg is one of the nicest venues you will find anywhere” Short stated.

This year’s decision on where to hold the DTWC was especially hard as Short had quite a few well known tracks from several states vying for the opportunity to hold the nationally known “Crown Jewel” event. “It is really heartbreaking to have to say no to so many great people and facilities” Short said. “I am sure that most if not all of them could have done a great job of hosting the DTWC but Lawrenceburg’s qualities all seemed to be a good fit for the criteria I was looking for” Short continued.

“I really wanted to keep the DTWC in the Ohio Valley and in reasonable proximity to where it has been held previously. Lawrenceburg meets both of those criteria as well as having great access which makes it really nice for the fans” Short said. In addition Lawrenceburg has ample space for hundreds of campers and still plenty of parking for the fans.

This year Carl Short has a special treat for the fans in attendance. The economy isn’t in the best of shape and everybody is looking for the best value they can find when it comes to entertainment. Ticket prices have remained the same for over ten years now even though the purse has continued to go up each year. For a $40 general admission ticket fans have been able to see 3 days of great racing with over a hundred late models and over a hundred Modifieds. This year, Short is adding a $5,000 to win non winged Sprint show, while still holding the line on prices. “Forty dollars for the $50,000 to win DTWC, a $5,000 to win non winged Sprint show and a $3,000 to win modified show has to be as good as it gets” Short stated.

Lawrenceburg Speedway promoter David Rudisell stated that he is very excited to have a race with the statue of the DTWC coming to Lawrenceburg. “There has been several million dollars spent here in the last few years and the DTWC will be the perfect vehicle to showcase what we feel is one of the nicest venues in short track racing.

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DTWC RECEIVES OUTSTANDING SHORT TRACK EVENT AWARD  

  Lake Mary, Florida: The Dirt Track World Championship has long been recognized as one of the premier events in Dirt Late Model Racing. This past week in Lake Mary, Florida, DTWC founder and promoter Carl Short was asked to stop by the Annual Promoters Workshop to meet a few people. Short had not planned to attend the workshops this year so what happened next was a total surprise.

After meeting with several people, he was asked if he would at least come into the workshop for a short visit.  There were some interesting speakers such as Humpy Wheeler speaking and then award presentations for things such as regional promoters of the year and promoter of the year. Then came the award for "The Outstanding Annual Short Track Event Of The Year," presented by National Speed Sport News. Short said you could have knocked him over with a feather when the announcer said, "and the award goes to The Dirt Track World Championship."

Something that started back in 1981 at Pennsboro Speedway in West Virginia has grown into a major Motorsports event drawing fans and spectators from all over the country. Carl Short had this to say about receiving the award: "I want to thank the Promoters who voted for this award. It is an extreme honor for the Dirt Track World Championship to receive this award and it is especially meaningful coming from my fellow Promoters."

The Dirt Track World Championship has been held at several tracks since its beginning at Pennsboro. "I would like to thank all of the people over the years that have helped build the DTWC into the "Crown Jewel" event it has become," says Short. "I'd like to thank my staffs who throughout the years have worked to help me with the event and the Speedways where the DTWC has been held. They are all a big part of what the DTWC has become and I certainly couldn't have done it without them." 

Short said he would especially like to thank his competition director Larry Boos. "I think Larry runs the most efficient show of anybody in the business," Short stated. "When you are worried about cold temperatures, Larry is definitely the man you want running the show." Short also said that not unlike most husbands, he would be nowhere without his devoted wife by his side to help him. "Shauna is my rock and I depend on her for so much. I know all the husbands out there will know what I'm talking about."

Watch for news coming soon about the 2009 DTWC. 

28th Annual Dirt Track World Championship goes to Birkhofer Official Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By Scott Wolfe
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- The Dirt Track World Championship always brings some type of magic to it. Saturday's 28th annual DTWC by gottarace.com before most likely its largest K-C crowd was no exception. "Dominating!" That one word is an understatement, but the closest word Webster had to offer in describing Brian Birkhofer's most prestigious career win. What started as a firefight in Carl Short’s premier event, quickly turned into a cakewalk as Muscatine, Iowa driver Brian Birkhofer pulled off the $50,000 victory in the late model portion of the DTWC program at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio.

It was indeed a magical performance and Birky was the house magician. The veteran driver turned much more than a hat-trick in taming the world's toughest dirt track stars before a packed house at K-C Raceway. Birkhofer's victory aboard his Mars/Birkhofer Chassis/Pro-Power Engines, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS equaled his biggest career payday. The Daufeldt Transport/J & J Steel/Simon Trucking entry outclassed the rest of the field in a huge fashion, lapping all but the top nine cars. Like an Olympian, Birkhofer paced to the lead on lap 37, then flexed his muscle to take the Gold, decimating the field to that of also-rans.

"I'm kind of teared up right now," said the winner in victory lane. "I appreciate what I've got. This race means a lot, I've finished second at the DTWC twice, and finally...finally, we got it...$50,000 and the DTWC trophy. I'd like to thank Carl Short and everyone who makes this race possible. Keeping this race going and bringing it to K-C has been a great thing for racing, and a great thing for me personally. "

"The car was awesome tonight," continued Birkhofer. "I could put it anywhere on the track. A lot of people have helped me --Jimmy Mars, Tim McCreadie-- my crew. We've worked hard at this and we feel we put together some pretty good race cars. If I'm turning right out there, I feel like I'm not going anywhere. Sometimes at some tracks it hurts me, but it (keeping the car straight) was fast here and usually is pretty good to me."

Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, GA hooked up first at the drop of the green over pole-sitter Tim McCreadie. Clanton quickly opened up a five-car-length lead. Three-wide, four-wide and scattered all across the fast 3/8 mile high banks, the field of dirt racing's elite were aggressively putting on a whale of a show. Clanton led the parade through traffic as McCreadie and Colonel Steve Francis, Ashland, KY marched back into contention. Lying in wait, Birkhofer-at this point-was mapping his strategy for the finale.

McCreadie bid for the lead against Clanton, nearly rubbing doors, but the Watertown, NY driver lost the handle on lap 17, then recovered to remain in the top ten. McCreadie's miscue came just as Birkhofer had made it a four-way race for number one. The front trio scattered as McCreadie shuffled to midpack with Clanton continuing his charge up front. Clanton shut the door hard on Birky on the 23rd circuit, unknowingly sticking his finger in the flood gate that was soon about to burst.

Clanton, Birkhofer and Francis sounded more like a law firm than a high-flying stock car trio, but the three indeed laid down the law as the race’s top performers. The “Crown Jewell’s” first caution came for a stalled Davey Johnson on the 24th circuit sending him pit-side for repairs.

Now Scott Bloomquist was poised for a run to the front. The race's big three, however, outdistanced the Tennessee stalwart and began the second long run of the race. Additionally, the Jim Dunn Memorial winner Eddie Carrier, Jr. continued to charge by competitors in his effort to make his DTWC/Arizona Sports Shirts decision a profitable one.

The next several laps saw Birkhofer stalk his prey. Straight and fast, Birkhofer watched Clanton's mount tail-off into the turns. Birky took the lead on lap 37 as Clanton went high and his foe dove evasively low to create a high speed sandwich around the soon-to-be lapped car of R.J. Conley.

Francis and Dan Schlieper made contact on the 41st go-round, sending Schlieper into a tail spin and to the tail. The laps clicked off quickly as Davey Johnson rejoined the field 17 laps down.

Nine shy of the halfway mark, Francis bagged Clanton for second. Drivers jockeyed for position deep into the pack, using every inch of the fast K-C turf. High against the wall, Jimmy Mars sent a trail of sparks, while some driver’s hugged the bottom and everywhere in between to find the needed speed. As Birkhofer widened his lead to half a straight, Clanton and Francis battled door-to-door as if they were bolted together as one.

The Muscatine, IA ace was back in traffic at the mid-point with a padded lead over Clanton and Francis. Some of the best names in the business became casualties of the high-flying Birkhofer. More were to come.

Turns three and four laid down heavy rubber, while turns one and two held a little more moisture, making the track a different kind of fast on both ends. Birkhofer's hybrid mount and half MARS-car seemed to have the best handle on the high banks, stretching his lead to a full straight by lap 68.

McCreadie picked up a few of the positions he had lost early in the race, while Bloomquist, Rick Eckert, and Jimmy Mars battled for fourth. Francis regained the second spot on lap 73, but Clanton did not go down without a fight, retaking the runner-up slot two laps later. If passing points counted in the outcome, that duo would have topped the field in a battle that K-C voice Bruce Hines called a pack of sharks looking for blood. The intense fighting, however, all the more took its toll as Birkhofer stretched it out to a full half-lap.

McCreadie worked his way by Eckert in a great run back to the top five just as Birkhofer lapped the twelfth place car of Josh Richards on lap 85. Absolute domination in a landslide run, Birkhofer blitzed the field, lapping tenth place Jimmy Owens with six laps to go. The distance of victory translated into a seven second lead at the finish.

Clanton brought home second after claiming a personal victory over fellow combatant Francis with Bloomquist and McCreadie rounding out the top five.

With only two cautions, the race was run in only 37 minutes with the checkered flag waving at 10:38, sending a well-satisfied crowd back to the camp sites for post race festivities. Birkhofer was joined by family and friends in a wild victory lane celebration, where he received the towering DTWC by gottarace.com championship trophy and "Crown Jewell" championship ring.

Rounding out the top ten behind Birkhofer were Shane Clanton, Steve Francis, Scott Bloomquist, Tim McCreadie, Rick Eckert, Jimmy Mars, Darrell Lanigan, Darren Miller, and Jimmy Owens.

Bear Lake, PA driver Chub Frank, the defending DTWC champ, claimed the Dirtondirt.com $1,000 fast time award with a 14:674 clocking in the field of 106 cars.

The preliminary heats were like features and the B-mains like mega-features. Not only were the competitors big-name racers, but the action was major league as well. Tight, competitive racing action highlighted the action, that set the stage for Saturday’s main event. One of the most impressive races was the Jim Dunn Memorial where Carl Short upped the ante by paying the winner $2,500 or offering him a spot in the DTWC. Driver for the JDM were drawn out of a hat prior to hot laps.

A pair of WV drivers Joe Loudin and Corey Conley paced the Jim Dunn Memorial star-studded line-up to the green. Nick Bocook, however, brought things to a halt when his mount caught the end of the wall and spiraled wildly back toward the infield as the rear half the field took evasive action.

Conley took the lead on the restart with a hard-charging Eddie Carrier, Jr. close in tow. With one lap in the books, a caution waved for a spinning Tim Dohm. Five more action-packed circuits passed before Freddy Smith lost an oil line to bring out another yellow.

Carrier quickly made quick business of Conley, opening the door for hot shoes Jeep VanWormer and Matt Miller. By this time Donnie Moran had charged from 16th to 6th while Miller had gunned it from 9th to third, shuffling Conley back to fourth. VanWormer had come out of nowhere in a hurry as he to was in fast-forward in a 12th-to-second run.

The fast surface of the K-C high banks made for plenty of passing throughout the field, as announcer James Essex said "hang on", as excitement escalated to a late race climax. Carrier's Rocket was set on "launch" as Miller tried to pull off the hat trick.

The Buckeye Bandit Miller found the Salt Rock Flash Carrier in traffic nearly making the pass on lap 21. Scrubbing off speed Miller had to reset as a torrid side-by-side battle developed. A lap 23 caution may have been Carrier's savior as the WV ace distanced himself from his nemesis on the restart and went on to the win.

"Matt (Miller) was a little harder on the right rear than I was, but mine was starting to go (away) fast right before the last yellow,” exclaimed Carrier. “I was really glad to see the caution. I needed that to give my tires a chance to cool off."

Then came the big question. Would Carrier take the money and run? "Before we came out here, my boss (Carl Grover) told me what we were going to do. You know where I'm going to be, put that trophy (Jim Dunn Memorial hardware) away. We're gonna race. You never know what can happen. This (the DTWC) is what we came for."
Mike Marlar transferred after winning the first B-main and earlier posting a dismal 66th fast time.

The Summary: K-C Raceway 28th Annual Dirt Track World Championship 10/16-18/2008
28th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Finish
1. Brian Birkhofer (15B), Muscatine, Iowa, Mars Car, $50,000
2. Shane Clanton (25), Locust Grove, Ga., Rocket, $15,000
3. Steve Francis (19), Ashland, Ky., Rocket, $10,000
4. Scott Bloomquist (0), Mooresburg, Tenn., Bloomquist, $7,000
5. Tim McCreadie (39), Watertown, N.Y., Rocket, $5,000
6. Rick Eckert (24), York, Pa., GRT, $3,500
7. Jimmy Mars (28), Menomonie, Wis., Mars Car, $3,200
8. Darrell Lanigan (29), Union, Ky., Rocket, $3,000
9. Darren Miller (32D), Milledgeville, Ill., Victory Circle, $2,800
10. Jimmy Owens (20), Newport, Tenn., Bloomquist, $2,500
11. Earl Pearson Jr. (44), Jacksonville, Fla., MasterSbilt, $2,450
12. Josh Richards (1), Shinnston, W.Va., Rocket, $2,400
13. Chub Frank (1*), Bear Lake, Pa., Rocket, $2,350
14. Mike Marlar (78), Winfield, Tenn., Rocket, $2,300
15. Dennis Erb Jr. (28), Carpentersville, Ill., Rayburn, $2,250
16. Josh McGuire (41), Grayson, Ky., Rayburn, $2,200
17. Brady Smith (2), Solon Springs, Wis., Bloomquist, $2,150
18. Ben Adkins (B7), West Portsmouth, Ohio, MasterSbilt, $2,100
19. Eddie Carrier Jr. (28), Salt Rock, W.Va., Rocket, $2,075
20. John Blankenship (23), Williamson, W.Va., Bloomquist, $2,060
21. Dan Schlieper (9), Sullivan, Wis., Wild, $2,050
22. Jordan Bland (12), Campbellsville, Ky., MasterSbilt, $2,040
23. Steve Casebolt (c9), Richmond, Ind., Rocket, $2,030
24. R.J. Conley (71c), Wheelersburg, Ohio, Rocket, $2,020
25. Davey Johnson (17), Latrobe, Pa., Rocket, $2,010
26. Keith Berner (96f), Millersburg, Ohio, MasterSbilt, $2,000
27. Mark Banal (T8), St. Clairsville, Ohio, Rayburn, $2,000
Fast qualifier (among 106 cars): Frank, 14.674 seconds
Heat race winners: McCreadie, Clanton, Francis, Eckert, Birkhofer, Mars
Consolation winners: Marlar, Berner, R.J. Conley
Non-qualifiers' race winner: Carrier
Provisional starters: D. Johnson, Banal

The Summary: K-C Raceway Modifieds Dirt Track World Championship
Late Models

Heat One-Steve Francis, Earl Pearson, Jr., Chub Frank, Mike Marler, Mark Banal, Rod Conley, Jackie Boggs, Chris Hackett, Michael Howard, Vic Hill, Brandon Fouts, Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Delmas Conley, Nick Corbitt, Davey Johnson, Brian Ruhlman, Jamie Ferguson, Russ Fronapfel

Heat Two- Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schleipper, Bart Hartman, Jordan Bland, Rick Aukland, Jeep VanWormer, Terry Casey, Eric Jacobsen, Andy Bond, Jeff Houser, Richard Neiser, Kevin Wagner, Kenny Riddle, Justin NMcNeill, Joe Loudon, Dale McDowell,Scott James

Heat Three-Tim McCreadie, Dennis Erb, Jr., John Blankenship,Tim Dohm, Greg Johnson, Dustin Linville, Eric Wells, Patrick Doar, John Mason, Jason Montgomery, Chris Garnes, Curt Spaulding, Jeremy Canada, Anthony Adams, D.J.Wells, Greg Mitchell, Shon Flannery, Mike Ratcliff

Heat Four-Rick Eckert, Brady Smith, Darrell Lanigan, Keith Berner, Ben Adkins, Matt Miller, Wayne Chinn, Jared Miley, Corey Conley, Freddy Smith, Shannon Thornsberry, Steve Shaver, Scott Edmiston, Ralph Withem, Brian Day, Steve Wilmoth, John Melvin, Chad Todd

Heat Five-Jimmy Mars, Josh McGuire, Darren Miller, R.J. Conley, David Powers, Michael England, Terry Hicks, Matt Lux, Doug Drown, Josh Bocook, Chris Combs, Randall Chupp, Bub Crum, Chad Stapleton, George Scheiffer, Greg Buckland, Dean Boyd, George Scheffer

Heat Six-Shane Clanton, Josh Richards, Jimmy Owens, Steve Casebolt, Clint Smith, Shannon Babb, Eddie Carrier, Justin Ratliff, Nick Bocook, Donnie Moran, Brad Neat, Chris Wilson, Kenny Christy, Jerry Bowersock, Jared Hawkins, Wayne Maffett,Jr., Mike Wilson

C-Main: Davey Johnson, Brian Ruhlman, Mike Wilson,Shon Flannery, Russ Fronaphel,Wayne Maffett, Jr., Jamie Ferguson, Justin McNeill, Dean Boyd, Greg Buckland, Mike Ratliff, Joe Loudin, Ralph Withem, Greg Mitchell, Jared Hawkins, D.J. Wells, John Melvin, George Scheffer, Chad Stapleton DNS, Steve Wilmoth DNS, Chad Todd DNS, Scott James DNS, Dale McDowell DNS

B-Main One: Mike Marler, Jordan Bland, Chris Hackett, Jeep Van Wormer, Rod Conley, Bart Hartman, Eric Jacobsen, Vic Hill, Delmas Conley, Michael Howard, Andy Bond, Jeff Houser, Brandon Fouts, Richard Neiser, Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Kenny Riddle, Nick Corbitt, Jackie Boggs, Kevin Wagner, Rick Auckland, Shon Flannery, Mark Banal, Davey Johnson

B-Main Two: Keith Berner, Ben Adkins, Matt Miller, Tim Dohm, Eric Wells, Dustin Linville, Patrick Doar, Greg Johnson, Curt Spaulding, Corey Conley, Jared Miley, Jason Montgomery, Brian Ruhlman, Shannon Thornsberry, Chris Garnes, Jeremy Canada, Anthony Adams, Scott Edmiston, Brian Day, Russ Fronapfel, Freddie Smith, Steve Shaver DNS

B-Main Three: R.J. Conley, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Eddie Carrier, Jr., Michael England, Clint Smith, Shannon Babb, Matt Lux, Terry Hicks, Doug Drown, Donnie Moran, Brad Neat, Josh Bocook, Chris Combs, Nick Bocook, Kenny Christy, Chris Wilson, Jerry Bowersock, Chad Stapleton, Mike Wilson, Dean Boyd, Wayne Maffett, Jr., David Powers, Justin Ratliff, Bub Crum

Jim Dunn Memorial-Eddie Carrier, Matt Miller, Donnie Moran, Jeep VanWormer, Jared Miley, Corey Conley, Eric Jacobson, Tim Dohm, Jerry Bowersock, Chris Hackett, Patrick Doar, Chad Stapleton, Terry Hicks, Clint Smith, Justin McNeil, Kevin Wagner, Anthony Adams, Anthony Davis, Joe Loudin, Bub Crum, Brian Day, Freddy Smith, Nick Bocook (Hard Charger Keith Berner)Redraw for start of 100 lap Dirt Track World Championship:

1-McCreadie
2-Clanton
3-Francis
4-Eckert
5-Birkhofer
6-Mars

Qualifying:

1* Chub Frank 14.674
t8 Mark Banal 14.691
19 Steve Francis 14.757
17 Davey Johnson 14.783
20 Jimmy Owens 14.829
1 Josh Richards 14.878
28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 14.995
44 Earl Pearson, Jr. 15.008
25 Shane Clanton 15.025
39 Tim McCreadie 15.038
b7 Ben Adkins 15.055
1h Vic Hill 15.056
15b Brian Birkhofer 15.063
24 Rick Eckert 15.067
6t Tim Dohm 15.075
32d Darren Miller 15.080
0 Scott Bloomquist 15.105
S9 Dan Schlieper 15.112
72 John Mason 15.114
33h Chris Hackett 15.128
2 Brady Smith 15.130
12 Jordan Bland 15.150
18w Eric Wells 15.162
45 Nick Corbitt 15.181
81 Brandon Fouts 15.187
41 Josh McGuire 15.191
28M Jimmy Mars 15.193
71c RJ Conley 15.209
18 Shannon Babb 15.216
4b Jackie Boggs 15.221
42G Chris Garnes 15.228
29 Darrell Lanigan 15.234
C9 Steve Casebolt, Jr. 15.243
14L Corey Conley 15.268
49 Brian Ruhlman 15.274
96f Keith Berner 15.285
44 Clint Smith 15.289
D8 Dustin Linville 15.310
30 Steve Shaver 15.312
42T Terry Casey 15.313
00 Freddy Smith 15.325
5 Joe Loudin 15.329
5 Eric Jacobson 15.335
28 Eddie Carrier, Jr. 15.335
7 Matt Miller 15.358
71D Delmas Conley 15.369
83 Scott James 15.391
99h Jeff Houser 15.400
22 Randall Chupp 15.402
B1 Paul Wilmoth Jr 15.405
we11s D J Wells 15.417
1 Nick Bocook 15.437
H1 Jared Miley 15.438
12 Rick Auckland 15.447
13 Steve Wilmouth 15.447
47 Chris Combs 15.456
55 Jeep VanWormer 15.463
1 Wayne Chinn 15.468
1G Dale McDowell 15.477
27 Michael Howard 15.478
75 Bart Hartman 15.490
5 Justin Ratliff 15.493
23 John Blankenship 15.505
9 Terry Hicks 15.506
71r Rod Conley 15.510
20J Jerry Bowersock 15.535
99 Donnie Moran 15.555
37 Jared Hawkins 15.567
13 Jamie Ferguson 15.578
78 Mike Marlar 15.597
15w Ralph Withem 15.612
b1 Josh Bocook 15.614
98 Shon Flannery 15.615
17t Shannon Thornsberry 15.642
5E Michael England 15.683
23C Jeremy Canada 15.685
C7 Kenny Christy 15.695
40 Wayne Maffett, Jr. 15.696
23J Greg Johnson 15.699
001 Greg Mitchell 15.702
13 Chad Todd 15.717
10s George Scheffer 15.729
17 Chris Wilson 15.730
79 Doug Drown 15.749
113 Jason Montgomery 15.750
07 Mike Wilson 15.768
62 Andy Bond 15.771
16C Curt Spalding 15.784
21 Matt Lux 15.786
B52 Delbert Crum 15.794
41 Brad Neat 15.816
33 Kevin Wagner 15.828
15 Justin McNeill 15.842
1K Kenny Riddle 15.855
28x Patrick Doar 15.858
1M John Melvin 15.873
45F Russ Frohnapfel 15.965
2 Greg Buckley 15.997
99 David Powers 16.012
87 Richard Neiser 16.098
88 Mike Ratliff 16.256
7E Scott Edminston 16.335
32 Chad Stapleton 16.355
00 Brian Day 16.538
11b Dean Boyd 18.580
8a Anthony Adams 99.999

28TH Annual Dirt Track World Championship Modified official release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MODIFIEDS

By Scott Wolfe 10/18/2008
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Loretta, Kentucky driver Jason Wheatley put his name in the record books as the winner of the 28th Annual Dirt Track World Championship by gottarace.com modified portion of Carl Short's "Crown Jewell" event at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway.

"I've always liked this track, but I've never had any luck here," sighed an obviously overjoyed Wheatley. "I ran out of gas here, I got in a wreck, and I got into one of those big uke tires y'all have down there. I felt like this place owed me one, but this will make up for it."

"The restarts were killing me," Wheatley noted. "He ( Rick Hensley) was getting a good jump and holding a good, fast line on the bottom. I had some good runs on him, but when I'd get set to make the pass, here came a caution. I knew if I was gonna get by I had to move up and make a move. We got together a little bit, but we kept it clean and I was fortunate enough to get by for the win."

Three days of first class, wheel-to-wheel racing culminated with Saturday night's first feature event-- the Open Wheel Modified main. With champions from many of regions top series, and many track champions the racing proved to be as good as it gets in any racing venue. One hundred-eleven cars from eight states and Ontario, Canada took time trials for opening night of the 28th annual Dirt Track World Championship at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway between Waverly and Chillicothe. Matt Aber of Wooster, Ohio, set fast time 0f 16:021 with an average speed of 105.3 miles per hour on the 3/8 mile clay oval.

Oak Hill, Ohio driver Rick Hensley and Wheatley paced the field to starter Daryl Owen's green flag. As the field thundered into turn one, Wheatly got the jump as Jason Hall shuffled Hensley back to third. AMRA stalwart Jess Hartman's run ended early as he coasted to a halt in turn four before lap one could be completed, and the race had its first restart.

A complete restart once again created anxiety as the tunnel into turn one narrowed. Hall T-boned the end of the turn three wall, collecting Jason Montgomery who slammed the idle Hall broadslide. Kent Robinson and Shon Flannery piled in with Robinson going pit-side to change tires.

On the third try at a start, Hensley propelled to the top spot and led the freight train through the first seven circuits. The trio of Hensley, Wheatley, and Chris Stotts began to pull away from the rest of the field, only to have Bob Crace, Jr. loop it in turn four.

Without explanation, the top trio jettisoned away from fourth place Kevin Morehouse at the drop of the green. On lap ten J.E. Stalder did a 360 on the back chute, collecting former AMRA champ Mark Dickson. Parkersburg's (WV) Kenny Riddle, the flying Fireman, nearly extinguished his mount with some incidental contact from a turn two altercation and went wingless the rest of the way.

Veteran Davey Groves charged through the pack into the top five, pulling youngster Jacob Hawkins along for the ride. By lap 14, Keith Berner--already a starter in the Late Model version of the DTWC-- had charged from 24th to 8th. Berner found some traction high against the thinning cushion as Hensley continued to flex his muscle at the head of the pack.

The Hensley-Wheatley-Stotts connection throttled to the green with Stotts diving low for a bid on Wheatley. Wheatley pulled the Athens, Ohio driver, but Groves had more success in towing Hawkins past a fading Morehouse. Berner moved by Morehouse and Michael Davis to pick up a couple more spots, but his run was about to stall most likely at the hands of exhausted rubber. Aukland, a past winner of both the Jim Dunn race and DTWC modifieds, went around in turn three, but managed to keep his mount on the go.

Hensley hunkered in low on the bottom with Wheatley giving chase. Finally, Wheatley went high side and overtook Hensley on the 23rd go-round, while Berner challenged Stotts for third. Meanwhile, Stotts closed in on Hensley and dove low while Berner rode high to the two lap signal. They finished in that order as Wheatley checked out for the DTWC win.

Rounding out the top ten behind Wheatley were Hensley, Stotts, Berner, Davey Groves, Jacob Hawkins, Brian Ruhlman, Michael Davis, Jerry Bowersock, and Kevin Morehouse

All of the preliminary heat races were reflective of feature events for regular race nights as 16-18 cars made the starting grid for each of the six qualifying events. In the Thursday Modified action, Kentucky driver Dave McWilliams was the early leader of heat number one until banging the wall on lap six, when he exited to the infield about the same time that Blaine Aber tagged the end of the turn four wall. Kevin Morehouse charged on to the win over Mark Dickson and Jerry Bowersock. The top three in each heat transferred directly to the Dirt Track World Championship A-Main.

The second heat was a scorcher as Jason Hall of Hindman, KY blitzed to the win over Jesse Hartman, and Dave Definbaugh. Chris Stotts, Jake Hawkins, and J.D. Stalder finished in that order after a great battle in the third heat. In heat four the transfers were Jason Wheatley, Sam Lovejoy, and Michael Davis. Dave "Fireball" Pinkerton came from 8th to 4th making one of the best charges of the night.

Kenny Johnson, after flipping in qualifying, was running a solid second in his heat only to lose the handle, where he was relegated to the tail. Johnson came off the tail of the C to transfer, then came up to second in the "B" before spinning with five laps to go. Still he came back to finish seventh, passing more cars than anyone for the night. Twice Johnson had put his mount in the "A" with just a few laps to go, but being the showman that he is, he didn't stop at second.

Doug Adkins, another favorite broke in the sixth heat and nearly missed the C main. The race had actually started with Adkins not making the call, but Steve Bobo and Adkins found new life when the first lap was not completed. Adkins earned a transfer spot to the "B" by coming off the tail, but was shy of a transfer to the "A".

Kenny Riddle, Rich Michael, and Larry Holbrook; along with Rick Hensley, Dave Groves, and Adam Colley were the transfers in heats five and six. C-main winners were Louis Krushansky and Rob Stambaugh.

The B-mains produced some of the weekend's best racing in a warehouse of great races to choose from. Columbus, OH driver Bobby Kitchen claimed the first B-main over Kent Robinson, while former K-C Late Model Champ beat Eldora/Sunoco ace Brian Ruhlman to qualify to the A in B-main number two. In the final prelim, Rick Aukland bested another former K-C Late Model champ Keith Berner, who made both portions of the DTWC.

In the modifieds Bob Crace, Jr. the very first DTWC Modified champ got a break when Dave Defibaugh's mount suffered an engine malfunction. Crace was added to the field as an alternate on the basis of being 2008 K-C's track champion.

The Summary: K-C Raceway Modifieds Dirt Track World Championship

Fast Time: Matt Aber, 16:021
Heat one:Kevin Morehouse, Mark Dickson, Jerry Bowersock, Bobby Kitchen, Robert Garnes, Jamie Duvall, Joe Hunley, Tim Brown, Ron Miller, Danny Wilson, Blain Aber, Lonnie Kidd, Rick Walker, Brian Whiteman, Rob Lemaster, David McWilliams, Norman Aaronhalt, Roger French, James Grigsby

Heat Two: Jason Hall, Jesse Hartman, Dave Definbaugh, Kent Robinson, Robin Dustin, Steve Duty, Jeremy Berwanger, Greg Anderson, Bob Mapes,Brian Douglas, Jim Adams, Courtney Conley, Danny Ferguson, Ryan Jerrell, Clint Shutts, Dale Lyons, Mike Long, Jeremy Rayburn, Skylar Marler

Heat Three: Chris Stotts, Jake Hawkins, J.E. Stalder, Jason Montgomery, Clint Keenan, Sean Schobelock,Justin Coulter, Mike Estep, Roy Reed, Eddie Snyder, Holt Reynolds, Mike Sark,Mark Banall,
Rodney Keefer,Jess Wisecraver, Matt Aber, Louis Krushansky, Denny Szekacs, Miles Cook

Heat Four: Jason Wheatley, Sam Lovejoy, Michael Davis, Dave Pinkerton, Brian Ruhlman, Adam Jordan, Doug Betts, Doug Drown, Tim Rayburn, Rusty Redman, Mike McPherson, Jeff Staggers, Fred Hard barger, Bob Simms

Heat Five: Kenny Riddle, Rich Michael, Larry Holbrook, Rick Aukland, Keith Berner, Shon Flannery, Gary Eicher, Craig Christian, Kenny Johnson, Anthony Slusher, Jamey Adams, David Spille, Joe Cox, Eric Arledge, Doug Hall

Heat Six:Rick Hensley, Dave Groves, Adam Colley, Bob Crace, Jr., Bill Wagner, Adam Lawson, Jason Perry, Dave Jamison, Jerry Lawson, Jim Szekacs, Todd Higgins, Tim Penley, Curtis Coulter, Brandon Hittle

1st C-Main: Louis Krushansky, Mike Long, Jesse Wisecarver,James Grigsby, Miles Cook, Mike Sark, Rob Lemaster, Denny Szekacs, Clint Shutts, David McWilliams, Dale Lyons, Matt Aber, Norman Aronhalt, Roger French, Jeremy Rayburn, Skyler Marlar.

2nd C-Main: Rob Stambaugh, Doug Adkins, J.P. Roberts, Chuck Yeley, Rick French,Rickey Neace, Steve Bobo, Doug Hall, Josh Morrow, Dean Collier, Scott Smith, Shannon Thornsberry.

1st B-Main: Bobby Kitchen, Kent Robinson, Jamie Duvall, Robin Dustin, Joe Hunley, Jeremy Berwanger, Greg Anderson, Louis Krushansky, Rick Walker, Ron Miller, Tim Brown, Brian Whitemen, Lonnie Kidd, Bob Mapes, Danny Ferguson, Steve Duty, Courtney Conley, Ryan Jerrell, Rob Stambaugh, Robert Garnes, Jim Adams, Danny Wilson, Brian Douglas, Blain Aber

2nd B-Main: Jason Montgomery, Brian Ruhlman, Adam Jordaon, Clint Keenan, Sean Shobeloch, Rusty Redman, Roy Reed, Doug Adkins, Justin Coulter, Mike Long, Rodney Keefer, Mike Estep, Tim Rayburn, Eddie Snyder, Fred Hardbarger, Robert Sims, Hoyt Reynolds, Danny Wilson, Doug Drown, Mike McPherson, Dave Pinkerton,Doug Betts, Jeff Staggers, Mike Sark, Mark Banal

3rd B-main: Rick Aukland, Keith Berner, Bob Crace, Jr., Shon Flannery, Adam Lawson, Dave Jamison, Kenny Johnson, Craig Christian, Jamey Adams, Todd Higgins, Gary Eicher, Brandon Hittle, Eric Arledge, Anthony Slusher, Jerry Lawson, David Spille, Tim Penley, Bill Wagner, Jason Perry, Jim Szekacs, Joe Cox, J.P. Roberts, Curtis Coulter, Jess Wisecarver

DTWC Feature/A-Main: Jason Wheatley, Rick Hensley, Chris Stotts, Keith Berner, Davey Groves, Jacob Hawkins, Brian Ruhlman, Michael Davis, Jerry Bowersock, Kevin Morehouse, Larry Holbrook, Kent Robinson, Matt Aber, Sam Lovejoy, Rick Aukland, Rich Michael, Adam Colley, Bobby Kitchen, Bob Crace, Jr., Kenny Riddle, Mark Dickson, J.E. Stalder, Shon Flannery, Jason Hall, Jason Montgomery, Jess Hartman

Qualifying:
Matt Aber 16.021
Mark Dickson 16.166
Shon Flannery 16.173
Jess Hartman 16.178
Dave Groves 16.255
Dave Defibaugh 16.277
Chris Stotts 16.314
Kenny Johnson 16.365
Ken Riddle 16.373
David McWilliams 16.390
Jason Hall 16.393
Kevin Morehouse 16.420
Jerry Bowersock 16.427
Jamie Duvall 16.452
Norman Aronhart 16.455
JE Stalder 16.455
Bobby Kitchen 16.457
Jess Wisecraver 16.465
Rich Michael 16.473
Louis Krushansky 16.504
Rick Aukland 16.538
Jeremy Berwanger 16.562
Michael Davis 16.566
Jacob Hawkins 16.571
Rick Walker 16.573
Robert Garnes 16.577
Jason Wheatley 16.588
Lonnie Kidd 16.599
Sam Lovejoy 16.605
Clint Shutts 16.634
Robin Duston 16.636
Brian Whiteman 16.660
Joe Hunley 16.702
Larry Holbrook 16.707
Brian Ruhlman 16.712
Rick Hensley 16.718
Rob Stambaugh 16.721
Keith Berner 16.722
Blain Aber 16.731
Adam Jordan 16.755
Tim Brown 16.763
Mark Banall 16.773
Sean Schobelock 16.775
Kent Robinson 16.778
Adam Colley 16.825
Doug Betts 16.843
Fireball Pinkerton 16.848
Clint Keenan 16.862
Jeremy Rayburn 16.867
JP Roberts 16.867
Danny Wilson 16.904
Tim Rayburn 16.917
Bob Crace, Jr. 16.919
Jason Montgomery 16.922
Jamey Adams 16.932
Curtis Coulter 16.970
Doug Drown 16.998
Mike Estep 17.003
Justin Coulter 17.017
Doug Adkins 17.035
Rusty Redman 17.042
Joe Cox 17.054
Josh Morrow 17.059
Gary Eicher 17.068
James Grigsby 17.095
Bill Wagner 17.137
Greg Anderson 17.147
Mike McPherson 17.149
Steven Duty 17.183
Brandon Hittle 17.187
Jeff Staggers 17.210
Jim Adams 17.214
Shannon Thornsberry 17.223
Adam Lawson 17.232
Bob Mapes 17.239
Mike Long 17.254
Craig Christian 17.263
Dave Jamison 17.273
Rob Lemaster 17.400
David Spille 17.412
Ron Bruce Miller 17.448
Ryan Jerrell 17.457
Doug Hall 17.566
Rodney Keefer 17.570
Dale Lyons 17.612
Jerry Lawson 17.630
Eric Arledge 17.641
Tim Penley 17.649
Jason Perry 17.652
Mike Sark 17.682
Jim Szekacs 17.768
Anthony Slusher 17.838
Roy Reed 17.893
Rick French 17.953
Danny Ferguson 18.085
Dean Collier 18.118
Chuck Eley 18.120
Fred Hardbarger 18.135
Bob Sims 18.211
Rick Neace 18.398
Eddie Snyder 18.501
Scott Smith 18.824
Denny Szekacs 18.958
Steve Bobo 19.157
Brian Douglas 24.709
Courtney Conley 25.203
Holt Reynolds 48.977
Todd Higgins 99.500
Roger French XX.XXX
Skylar Marler XX.XXX
Miles Cook XX.XXX