RUHLMAN/HENRY/BURCH RULE ELDORA

            ROSSBURG, OH (April 19) – In a wild Saturday night of racing at Eldora Speedway, Brian Ruhlman (Sunoco American Late Model Series), Jon Henry (Moser United Midwestern Promoters Modifieds) and Bob Burch (Advance Auto Parts Stocks Cars) found their way to victory lane.

            Despite rains in the surrounding areas, and dipping temperatures, the track management was able to pull the show off, with a full field of race cars responding to the call.

            Only one caution flag slowed the pace of the 11 preliminary heat races, as the program was moving along at a record pace.   From that point forward; however, the dreaded full moon in the sky seemed to affect the action.

            As the American Late Model Series (ALMS) 25-lap main event took to the track, Aaron Scott was the first of the 22 starters to pace the field after a wild front stretch crash on the initial start.   On the ensuing restart, Scott again took control with a lead that he was to hold for four circuits of the one-half mile clay oval, before giving way to former Dirt Late Model Dream winner Matt Miller.  

            Miller then held control for a pair of laps before another caution flag waved.   The yellow bunting was displayed for a pair of wall contacts – Ky Harper in turn two and Wayne Chinn in turn three.  Both cars suffered enough damage to eliminate them from further competition.  

            Miller again took control through lap 12, when Hillard Miller spun wildly off of turn four and came to an abrupt stop.  Apparently Hillard had been struck by debris, which broke his face shield.   He was taken to Mercer Health Center in Coldwater and then air lifted to Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne , IN.    A condition report was not available at press time.

            During the process of assisting Hillard Miller, Matt Miller suffered engine problems and retired to the pit area; giving the lead and eventual victory to Brian Ruhlman.

            It was not a cake walk for Ruhlman, as behind him, Casey Noonan, the defending victor of the race, was nosing in with a strong challenge.   Aaron Scott then regained his composure and came on strong to run side by side with Noonan for several laps, before edging into runner-up position three laps from the checkered flag.

            The chase ended for him on the white flag as he drove above the cushion and dropp0ed to fourth at the finish; allowing Noonan to regain runner-up honors, with Tyler Boggs moving to third.   Scott crossed the line fourth, but was disqualified at the scales by UMP officials, for failing to meet the minimum weight requirements.  That moved Rusty Schlenk to fourth, with Steve Casebolt fifth.   Rick DeLong had originally been ahead of Schlenk and Casebolt, but was penalized two positions at the finish for jumping on the previous restart.

            Attrition played an equal role in the Moser UMP Modified finale, as several spins and a wild front stretch flip by Mike Roediger slowed the action.   There were no injuries in the action.

            Doug Adkins took the early lead in the 17-lap night capper, with a position he was to hold for three laps before giving way to young sensation Jon Henry, who was coming off a Friday night victory at Limaland Motorsports Park . 

            With Henry in the lead, his ability to open the distance was halted by a massive ten-car pile-up on lap six.   Several cars were deleted in the melee.

            With the action back underway, Henry again distanced himself between Adkins and the balance of the field, while Ruhlman was doing double duty and moving forward.   He shot past Adkins on lap 10 and set his sights on Henry.  Henry was setting a torrid pace and Ruhlman wasn’t able to move in.

            Roediger’s misfortune on lap 15 gave him one last shot at Henry, but the Ada , OH youngster was not to be denied as he crossed the line ahead of Ruhlman, Adkins, Jerry Bowersock and Lenny Guyton.

            The incredible night of attrition was not limited to those two mains, as the Advance Auto Parts Stock Cars suffered their share, as well.  While Bob Burch was out front and flying, the action behind him was boggling.

            Of the several incidents, a pair of flips by Jeff Babcock and Kyle Lennon were the most devastating.   Again, there were no injuries.

            Kevin Gossard and Earnie Woodard waged a spirited duel for Burch’s supremacy, but their battle between themselves slowed them enough to allow Burch to cruise to the win.   Gossard wound up with runner-up honors ahead of Woodard, Mike Dirksen and Shawn Phillippi.

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ELDORA SPEEDWAY   -  APRIL 19, 2008

Sunoco American Late Model Series - 35 cars

Fast Time:  Casey Noonan  15.873

Heat 1:  Brian Ruhlman, Casey Noonan, Jerry Bowersock, Duane Chamberlain, Steve Casebolt, Kris       Patterson, Chris Ross, Brad Harden, Dustin Moore

Heat 2:  Aaron Scott, Ronnie Perrine, Jr., Tyler Boggs, Ben Adkins, Curtis Deisenroth, Brad Eitinear, Herb             Reich, Joel Wildermuth, Troy Cattarene

Heat 3:  Ky Harper, Rusty Schlenk, Rick DeLong, Hillard Miller, Randy Woodling, Chuck Hummer, Steve             Kester, Pat Ehlert, Ryan VanderVeen

Heat 4:  Matt Miller, Wayne Chinn, John Mason, Scott James, Rusty Seaver, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Shawn             Phillippi, Bill Hahn

B-Main 1:  Duane Chamberlain, Ben Adkins, Steve Casebolt, Kris Patterson, Chris Ross, Brad Eitinear, her             Reich, Curtis Deisenroth, Troy Catterene, Joel Wildermuth, Brad Harden, Dustin Moore

B-Main 2:  Scott James, Rusty Weaver, Randy Woodling, Wayne Maffet Jr., Chuck Hummer, Steve Kester,             Shawn Phillippi, Pat Ehlert, Hillard Miller, Bill Hahn, Ryan Vanderveen

25 Lap A- Main :

1) Brian Ruhlman 2) Casey Noonan 3) Tyler Boggs 4) Rusty Schlenk 5) Steve Casebolt 6) Ben Adkins 7) Rick DeLong 8) Jerry Bowersock 9) Wayne Maffett Jr 10) John Mason 11) Chuck Hummer 12) Scott James 13) Kris Patterson 14) Matt Miller 15) Hillard Miller 16) Ronnie Perrine Jr 17) Wayne Chinn 18) Ky Harper 19) Duane Chamberlain 20) Randy Woodling 21) Rusty Seaver 22) Aaron Scott

Moser UMP Modifieds - 38 cars

Heat 1:  John Brooks, Stan Smith, Scott Orr, Mike Roediger, Davey Gantt, Warren Shingleton, Nick             Katterahenry, Josh Greber, Ryan Sutter, Steve Brown

Heat 2:  Justin Matson, David Smith, Lenny Guyton, Gary Richard, Chad Rosenbeck, Randy Lines, Tom             Treon, Josh Morton, Eddie Shaner, Jeff Harris

Heat 3:  Todd Sherman, Doug Adkins, Todd Sanders, Bill Lewis, Josh Scott, Steve Shute, David Treon, Jr.,             Steve Billenstein , Chad Overson

Heat 4:  Brian Ruhlman, Jon Henry, Jerry Bowersock, Tim Richardson, Mike Dirksen, Mike Chrisman, Jeff             Babcock, Schuyler Nahre, Shane Unger

B-Main 1  Nick Katerahnery, Eddie Shaner, Randy Lines, Ryan Sutter, Josh Morton, Steve Brown, Chad             Rosenbeck, Davey Gantt, Josh Greber, Warren Shingleton, Tom Treon, Jeff Harris

B-Main 2:  Jeff Babcock, Mike Dirksen, Steve Shute, Mike Chrisman, Steve Billenstein, Schuyler Nahre,             Chad Overson, Shane Unger, Josh Scott, David Treon, Jr.

17-lap A-Main:

1)Jon Henry 2)Brian Ruhlman 3)Doug Adkins 4)Jerry Bowersock 5)Lenny Guyton 6)Steve Shute 7)Mike Dirksen 8)Gary Richard 9)Tim Richardson 10)Todd Sherman 11)John Brooks 12)Nick Katterahnery 14)Mike Roediger 15)Randy Lines 16)Scott Orr 17)Stan Smith 18)David Smith 19)Todd Sanders 20)Eddie Shaner 21)Bill Lewis 22)Justin Matson

Advance Auto Parts Stock Cars - 24 cars

Heat 1:  Mike Dirksen, Kevin Gossard, Gabe Wombolt, Michael Barr, Jon Runyon, Adam Schaeff, Jerry             Butler, Chad Thornhill

Heat 2:  Earnie Woodard, Jan Launder, Doug Thiemann, Shawn Phillippi, Jeremy Creech, Andy King,    Rodney Lacey, Nate Hemmelgarn

Heat 3:  Jeff Babcock, Bob Burch, Barney Craig, Chad Barr, Jason Kinney, Jamie Heiser, Glenn Knick, Kyle Lennon

B-Main:  Adam Schaeff, Jamie Heiser, Glenn Knick, Rodney Lacey, Kyle Lennon, Nate Hemmelgarn,    Andy King, Jerry Butler, Chad Thornhill

A-Main:

1)Bob Burch 2)Kevin Gossard 3)Earnie Woodard 4)Mike Dirksen 5)Shawn Phillippi 6)Barney Craig 7)Chad Barr 8)Jeremy Creech 9)Jason Kinney 10)Douog Thieman 11)Jon Runyon 12)Jamie Heiser 13)Glenn Knick 14)Andy King 15)Gabe Wombolt 16)Jan Launder 17)Jeff Babcock 18)Adam Schaeff 19)Kyle Lennon 20)Rodney Lacey 21)Michael Barr 22)Nate Hemmelgarn

TURN ONE SUITE CLUB ADDED TO DIRT LATE MODEL DREAM

            ROSSBURG, OH (April 19) – By popular request, the Eldora Speedway management has announced the addition of the Turn One Suite Club to this year’s Dirt Late Model Dream over the weekend of June 6 & 7.  Instituted at last season’s World 100 and repeated during the Chevrolet American Revolution 4 Crown Nationals, the Turn One Suite Club offers unique amenities to a limited number of patrons.

            Conveniently located high atop turn one, the custom designed mobile Suite Club features an inside lounge and rest rooms, along with inside and outside seating, and a private catering area.  

            The Turn One Suite Club package, priced at $200 per person, includes admission to the Dirt Late Model Dream, a Pit Pass upgrade (if of age), event T-Shirt, event Program, snacks, drinks and a catered meal.   The number of participants is limited and advance reservations are highly recommended.  Spaces may be reserved by calling the track office (937) 338-3815, ext. 24, during normal business hours.  Complete details are available at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

STEWART SELECTS DREAM WEEKEND FOR MAJOR ELDORA ANNOUNCEMENT

            ROSSBURG, OH (April 15) – Tony Stewart, Eldora Speedway owner and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion has chosen Saturday night’s (June 7) opening ceremonies of the Dirt Late Model Dream as the backdrop for a major announcement and revelation.  

            “This is BIG, and unprecedented” commented Stewart, “and I can’t wait”.  

            While he remains tight-lipped about what will transpire, he has hinted that it centers around the rich heritage and history of Eldora Speedway, along with its original and former owners, Earl and Berneice Baltes.

            Continued Stewart, “the history of Eldora is legendary and unparalleled; this announcement will be focused around it.”

            Stewart selected the Dream because of its stature.  

            “The Dirt Late Model Dream is perfect.   It has an impact among dirt Late Model racing with its unequalled $100,000 to win payday, has a large field of entrants and plays to a huge throng of loyal fans.   I couldn’t think of a better scene.”

            He concluded with a quick, “this is one event you won’t want to miss, I promise”.

            Complete event and ticket information regarding the Dirt Late Model Dream may be obtained by browsing the Eldora website www.eldoraspeedway.com or by calling the speedway office at (937) 338.3815.

   (Sat) April 5 USAC Sprints presented by Curb Records / Moser UMP Modifieds / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Fri) April 11 World of Outlaw Sprints / Moser UMP Modifieds
   (Sat) April 12 World of Outlaw Sprints presented by Coca Cola / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
    (Sat) April 19 Sunoco ALMS presented by SpeedWeasels / Moser UMP Modifieds / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Sat) April 26 All Star Sprints / Moser UMP Modifieds / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Sat) May 17 Family Fun Night by Rieck Services / Moser UMP Modifieds / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Sun) May 25 Johnny Appleseed Classic for Sunoco ALMS / NRA Sprint Invaders / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Sat) May 31 World of Outlaw Sprints built by The Home Depot /Moser UMP Modifieds/Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Wed) June 4 Prelude to the Dream featuring NASCAR stars w/invite for Moser Modifieds & Advance Auto Stocks
   (Fri) June 6 Dirt Late Model Dream for UMP Late Models (time trials)
   (Sat) June 7 Dirt Late Model Dream for UMP Late Models—$100,000 to win (heats, B-Mains, 100-lap Main) -- rain date—Sunday, June 8
   (Sat) June 14 USAC Sprint Border Wars / NRA Sprint Invaders / Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Sat)     June 28             Ohio Sprint Speedweek Finale by Best Western Dayton NW /Moser Modifieds/Advance Auto Stocks
   (Tues)   July 8               Ollie’s Outlet 360 Challenge featuring NASCAR stars / Moser UMP Modifieds
   (Fri)      July 11              Knight Before the Kings Royal featuring World of Outlaw Sprints / NRA Sprint Invaders
   (Sat)     July 12              25th annual Kings Royal featuring World of Outlaw Sprints—$50,000 to win -- rain date—Sunday, July 13
    (Fri)      July 25              Subway 50 for World of Outlaw Late Models
   (Sat)     August 9           GM Performance Parts 40 for Crate Late Models/Moser UMP Modifieds/Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Sun)    August 31         TBA *Classic* featuring Sunoco ALMS/Moser UMP Modifieds/Advance Auto Parts Stocks
   (Fri)      Sept. 5              World 100 for UMP Late Models (time trials)
   (Sat)     Sept. 6              World 100 for UMP Late Models—$41,000 to win (heats, B-Mains, 100-lap Main) -- rain date—Sunday, Sept. 7
    (Fri)      Sept. 19            Chevy American Revolution 4 Crown—World of Outlaw Sprints
   (Sat)     Sept. 20            Chevy American Revolution 4 Crown—USAC Midgets-Sprints-Silver Crown -- rain date for Saturday—Sunday, Sept. 21
    (Fri)      Oct. 3               Moser UMP Nationals for UMP Late Models & Modifieds (time trials & heats)
   (Sat)     Oct. 4               Moser UMP Nationals for UMP Late Models & Modifieds (consies & mains)
    (Sat)     Oct. 11             UNOH and Sprint Car & Midget Magazine Special for 360 & 305 Sprints