Moler Raceway

Moler Raceway Park
2059 Harker-Waits Road
Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
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American Mini-Sprint Association Comes to MRP!!

By Thomas

7-16-10-Williamsburg, OH - It was another scorcher Friday night at Moler Raceway Park and the racing action was just as hot as the weather. The Sunesis Construction Late Models would kick things off with Edinburgh Indiana ’s Chad Stapleton and Bethel Ohio ’s Rick Combs claiming heat race wins to set the field for the feature.

In the A-Main Stapleton jumped to an early lead followed by Combs and defending track champion Barry Doss. Those three would race closely with Stapleton leading the first 13 laps and Doss and Combs applying heavy pressure while battling back and forth for 2nd. Finally on lap 14 Doss was able to get underneath Stapleton to take the lead for good and capture his 3rd victory of the season in his Gabbard Ford, Howser’s Discount & Garage, Doss Contracting, D&G Trucking, Holman Motors sponsored machine. Combs eventually had mechanical trouble and left the track ruining an otherwise strong evening. Lil’ John Whitney would come home 3rd claiming his 6th top 5 finish of the season followed by “The Big Show” Robby Hensley and 14 year old Ethan Burgess .

There were 22 cars in attendance in the Mt. Orab Ford Modified division and it was Glen Este’s Shane Mugavin, Manchester’s Jeff Arnold and and UMP Modified national points leader Devin Gilpin of Columbus Indiana taking the heat race wins. In the A-Main it would be all Gilpin as he jumped to a large lead early and never looked back claiming his 7th win of the year in dominating fashion in his Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Race Cars machine. Corey Skipton of Greendale Indiana would come home 2nd followed by Late Model veteran “The Jedi “ Jerry Bowersock, Hamersville’s Randy Wash and Mugavin would finish out the top 5.

The AMSA Mini Sprints would take the track next as a special treat for the MRP faithful and it was Bainbridge Ohio ’s Brian Broughton who would claim the win as he quickly stormed his way to the front from his 5th starting spot to claim the victory, despite being caught up in lapped traffic towards the end of the race. The AMSA returns to MRP for the final time this season August 13th in what is sure to be another exciting show.

The Holman Motors Chevette division had a strong field of cars on hand as usual and it was two Georgetown drivers, Miles Tarvin and Sean Jones taking the checkers in heat race action. In the feature it was all Tarvin as he took the lead from the pole and never looked back to take the win and gain some ground on current points leader Jeff Watson in track championship standings. It was the 4th win on the season for the Brown County Pork Producers, Bolender Farms, P&G Farms, Positive Therapy Services, Patriot Signs car. It was another solid run for Hillsboro ’s Rusty Yarger as he would claim 2nd, followed by Jones, Watson, and Josh Francis.

The US Race Gear Street Stocks would close out the night’s races and it was Jamey Adams of Laurelville Ohio and Shane Pendleton of Stout Ohio taking heat race wins to set the field for the final A-Main. Adams jumped to an early lead and would dominate all 15 laps taking his 3rd win in three visits to the track this season in his Helterbran Trucking, Thomas Gas, RA Smith Photo, and Precision Grinding sponsored machine. Sardinia’s Mark Kaetzel had an impressive run to finish 2nd and another Sardinia local, Dave Kirker, would fight his way back to third after going to the tail of the field earlier in the event. Jim Helterbran of Peebles and Pendleton closed out the top 5.

MRP has more exciting racing on tap for next Friday July 23rd when the Sunesis Construction Late Models battle it out for $1,500 as they gear up for the NASRA Late Model Series’ visit Friday August 6th, plus UMP Modified, Chevette & Street Stocks all in action. www.molerracewaqypark.com

L&M Performance Night - American Late Model Series Tackles MRP!!

By Mike Goins

Williamsburg , OH ( 6/14/10 ) - On a beautiful Friday night it was the annual visit by the UMP sanctioned American Late Model Series. With a strong contingent of locals and the ALMS regulars it was a great night of racing action that got started with 1 lap of group qualifying and the final car to time in was Curtis Roberts of Colman, Michigan and he blistered the ¼ mile race track with a new track record of 12.27 seconds. In heat race action it was UMP national point leader and one of the winningest late models drivers in 2010 Rusty Schlenk claiming heat number one with Wapakoneta, Ohio’s Jerry Bowersock claiming heat number two and Middletown, Ohio’s John Whitney taking the checkers in heat number three. Following the heat races the top two finishers each redrawed for starting positions and it was Whitney on the pole with Roberts on the outside. At the green it was Roberts out front with Whitney chasing. An early caution would take out the cars of Schlenk and Scott James before ever completing a green flag lap. Roberts would continue on and claim his first feature win at MRP in his first ever visit to the speedway in his SMR Recycling, Roberts Auto, K & M Recyclers, and Rick Auto Sales sponsored machine. Whitney would hold on for second while Barry Doss would inch past Brian Ruhlman to claim third with Dusty Moore claiming the fifth position.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified Division it was another large field of cars on hand with Andy Bowman claiming his first win in heat number one while Scotty Kincaid claimed heat number two and Devin Gilpin took home the checkers in heat number three. In the B-main event it was Brandon Ramsey taking the checkers. In the feature event it was Kincaid out front to lead the first five laps but there was lots of cars on the move as Devin Gilpin would take the top spot on lap 6 and Matt Hamilton charging up to 3rd place just behind Ruhlman who was doing double duty and driving in two classes. Despite a couple of challenges Ruhlman’s Rocket chassis was no match for Gilpin’s Impressive Chassis as Kid Dasco rolled to his fifth feature win on the season at MRP. Gilpin is currently Number One in UMP points nationwide!! Ruhlman would claim second followed by Matt Hamilton, Rick Curtain and hard charging Tim Tribby (started in 15th position).

The Holman Motor Chevettes were next on the track. Claiming heat race wins were Sean Jones, John Mallot Jr, and Miles Tarvin. In the feature event, it was Jones out front and considering that one week ago he barrel-rolled his machine four times down the front stretch he was now looking strong in his pursuit to claim his first ever feature victory. Despite challenges from Tarvin throughout the race it was Georgetown ’s Sean Jones claiming his first ever win in his Helser’s Country Corner, Farmer’s Insurance, RV’s R Us, Antique Bar sponsored machine. Jeff Watson got past Tarvin to claim second with Rusty Yarger and John Mallot rounding out the top five.

In the US Race Gear Street Stock division Jeremie Bretz and Dave Kirker claimed heat race wins to set the starting lineup for the feature event. It looked early on like Bretz was going to claim yet another feature win but as they entered the final corner on the final lap it was Manchester, Ohio’s Jeremie Scott sneaking by on the outside to claim his second feature win of the season. Bretz would finish second followed by Dave Kirker, Perry Dearing and Mark Kaetzel. June 25th will be Holman Motors Night with a Chevette Special of $1500 to Win. Followed by July 2nd, UMP Modified Mania plus Fireworks!! July 9th we’ll have the Outlaw Sprint Invaders here at MRP!!

Blast from the past for Moler Raceway Park

By Mike Goins

Williamsburg, OH ( 6/4/10 ) - The Vintage American Race Car group kicked off their season with a visit to MRP Friday night. The VARC club is made up of old-time race cars who travel the country and visit different race tracks and display their cars for the fans in the grandstand area and then suit up and hit the race track for some racing action. In their 15 lap feature event it was Sinking Springs, Ohio’s Johnny Lawhorn in his 60’s era sprint car taking the win over the 1980 Silver Crown series car of Dan Swank. Finishing in third position was a 1939 Ford Sedan driven by Franklin , Ohio ’s Scott Swain. Swank won the 8 lap heat race.

In the regular racing action it was a night of attrition as a number of vehicles had problems and were unable to make the start of the 25 lap Sunesis Construction Late Model feature event. Rick Combs and Barry Doss won heat races. In the feature Doss would jump to the lead but Bradford , Ohio ’s Wayne Chinn was right on his bumper in one of CJ Rayburn’s CT525 engine cars. On lap seven Chinn would take the lead but the racing behind him was fast and furious as Marty O’Neil, John Whitney, and Skylar Marlar battled for top five positions. In the end it was Chinn in his Sugarcreek Packaging, Erwin Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge sponsored machine rolling to victory lane for the first time this year. Doss would come home second followed by Winfield, Tenn.’s Skylar Marlar, Marty O’Neil and Larry Pickelheimer Jr.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modifieds it was another full field of cars on hand to battle for supremecy. In heat race action it was Doug Adkins, Devin Gilpin and Dave Jamison winning heats with Davey Warnock claiming the B-main event. In the feature it was a wild start as Adkins jumped from third to first on the first turn only to have the caution come out and lined the cars back up for a complete restart. On the restart the front row of Jamison and Gilpin jumped out front with Adkins and hard charging Weasel Rhodes in tow. Gilpin led the first four laps before a three wide battle allowed Rhodes to lead lap five and Adkins lead laps six and seven. Gilpin would then take control and lead the remaining laps to claim his second feature in a row at MRP and 3rd of the season in his Gilstrap Motors, Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Racecar sponsored machine. Rhodes would come home second with Adkins in third. Fourth place was claimed by Murrell Nafe who charged back through the pack following a lap 12 spin and Dave McWilliams came home fifth after jumping into a different car following mechanical difficulties in hot laps.

The Holman Motors Chevettes took an interesting turn at the start of the night as point leader Miles Tarvin had difficulties in hot laps and would have to retire for the evening. In the heat races it was Kevin Riggs, Sean Jones and Scott Ramp claiming victories. In the feature event it was Sean Jones taking the lead for the first 7 laps before defending track champion Jeff Watson would take the lead in traffic and set sail on the field. With two laps to go the first caution of the event would come out setting up a restart but Jones was no match for Watson as he sailed to his fifth feature win of the season. Jones came home second with Blake Naylor making his return behind the wheel successful as he charged from 11th starting spot to third place in the feature event. Rusty Yarger and Ramp completed the top five positions.

In the US Race Gear street stock action it was newcomer Jamey Adams winning heat race number one while last weeks feature winner Jeremy Scott won heat race number two. In the feature it was a great battle as Adams and Scott raced side-by-side for the first four laps before Scott jumped out front. Following a lap seven caution for Dave Kirker, Adams would jump out front and lead to the finish. The Laurelville, Ohio native would claim his first victory of the season at MRP in his Thomas Gas, Helterbran Trucking, RA Smith Photo, Precision Grinding sponsored machine. Jeremie Bretz would claim the second spot followed by Jeremy Scott, Scott Hess and Chad Barr. 6-11 Street Stock Special $600 to Win, 6-18 L&M Performance Night, ALMS Series $2000 to Win!!

By Mike Goins

5-28-10 – Williamsburg , OH - Another night of hot racing action at Moler Raceway Park started with the Sunesis Construction Late Model Division on the track for heat race action and it was Barry Doss and John Whitney taking the wins and setting up the starting line-up for the 25 lap feature event. In the feature event it was Doss out front but Rick Combs and Jason Jamison were right behind him. On lap 8 Combs would slip by Doss to take the lead in traffic while Jamison spent the next 8 laps trying to follow suit. Jamison was finally able to get by Doss and set sail for Combs but to no avail as the A Hines Racing Engine Machine of Combs would claim his first feature win of the season. Jamison’s streak of four straight wins was snapped as he came home a close second following a lap 20 caution. Third place finish went to Larry Pickelheimer Jr. followed by a hard charging Tim Prince and Chad Stapleton.

In the Mt. Orab Ford UMP Modifieds it was another fine field of cars on hand as 29 drivers signed in to take a chance at winning the event. In heat race action it was Brandon Webber, Joe Godsey, and Matt Hamilton taking heat wins with Derick Davis claiming the B-main event. In the feature event it was Hamilton out front but a rollover accident by DJ Latham would bring out the red flag after 1 lap. By lap 6 it was Devin Gilpin taking the top spot and setting sail on the field. Godsey and Dave McWilliams would wage battle for the second spot most of the race but no one had anything for “Kid Dasco” who is number one in UMP Points across the Nation and proved how he got there as the Dasco Racing Supply, Impressive Race Chassis, Eddie Gilstrap machine was not going to be beat on this night. Devin Gilpin would claim his second feature win of the season at MRP while McWilliams and Weasel Rhodes would get past Godsey on the final lap to take second and third positions while Godsey and Randy Wash completed the top five.

In the Holman Motors Chevette division there was another fine field of cars on hand. Less Romano, Jeff Watson, and Miles Tarvin claimed heat race wins and set up the feature line-up. At the green flag it was Watson out front with Tarvin in tow. At the mid-point of the race it looked like Tarvin might challenge Watson for the top spot but Watson went on to claim his fourth feature win of the season in his Harmony Salon, Rod to Wrenches, Triple C Powersports, LTI Carburetors sponsored machine. Tarvin would come home second with Sean Jones, Brandon Elam, and Less Romano rounding out the top five.

The US Race Gear Street Stocks once again rounded out the nights activities and following heat wins by Benji Dean and Jeremy Scott the 12 car field was set for their feature event. At the green it was Scott out front but for the first 7 laps he was challenged closely by Dean. Scott would start to pull away and Dean would have his hands full keeping Jeremie Bretz behind him. On the final lap Mark Kaetzel slowed off of turn two and Chad Minnie and Benji Dean made hard contact with the stopped machine bringing a red flag out and setting a one lap shootout to finish the event. At the green Bretz was no match for Scott and the Manchester , Ohio native claimed his first MRP victory in his H&S Poured Walls, Maysville Ready Mix, Morgan Plumbing and Excavating sponsored car. Bill Crabtree would come home third followed by Dave Kirker and Scott Hess.

During intermission it was the kid’s turn as the intermission activity was bicycle races down the front stretch for the youngsters in attendance. Friday June 4, it will be the old timer’s turn as the Vintage American Race Cars make their annual appearance at the speedway. Seniors get in ½ price general admission. So come check out the old race cars on display and watch them take some laps in an exhibition race throughout the evening.

Williamsburg , OH (5/14) - The Third Annual Armed Forces Night at MRP was another exciting night with great competition in the field for three-time feature winner Jason Jameson. In the Freedom Fighter 40 for Late Models there were 22 cars on hand and qualifying was the first order of business with Jason Jameson taking the top spot with a 13.595 lap. In the heat races it was Josh McGuire taking heat number one over Dennis Erb while Jason Feger took the victory in heat race number 2 over Marty O’Neal. In the fast car dash it was Rick Combs taking the win over Jamison and setting the starting line-up for the 40 lap shootout. Before the driver introductions it was a moment to honor not only a military veteran but one of the pioneers in area racing as MRP recognized the Legendary Chick Hale with a “Pioneer of Racing Award” for his long-time contribution to the racing community. At 83 years of age Chick was excited to receive such an honor. At the drop of the green flag it was all Jason Jamison as the field went 20 laps before the first caution waved for Marty O’Neal as Jamison led over Rick Combs and Justin Ratliff. On the restart only one additional lap was completed before Mason Combs spun around and brought out the events second caution. When the green waved it was Josh McGuire on the move with Dennis Erb in tow, but neither one had anything for Jamison as he won his fourth consecutive feature event at MRP. Following Jamison across the line were McGuire, Erb, R. Combs, and Wayne Chinn. One lucky fan was also victorious as throughout the night fans were randomly paired up with feature drivers and at the end of the night it was Dan Kratzer winning the $100 cash prize and a trip to victory lane with the feature event winner.

In the Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds it was another 22 car field on hand with Dave McWilliams, Doug Adkins, and Shaun Scott all taking heat race wins. In the feature it was Adkins out front at the start but McWilliams was on the move from his third starting spot and after a fierce battle at the halfway mark it was McWilliams in his Bob Pierce Racecar working the high side to take the top position and setting sail for his second consecutive victory. Adkins would hold onto second over Devin Gilpin, Randy Wash, and Shawn Tolson.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was Dave Kirker and Benji Dean taking heat race wins. In the feature the talk was whether or not Jeremie Bretz could stay undefeated in street stock feature event action. At the green it was Lexington , KY ’s Dean out front but all eyes were on Bretz as he chased Dean for the top spot. Dean held on to win his first ever feature event at MRP while Bretz came home second followed by Jeremy Scott, Scott Hess, and Mark Kaetzel.

In the Holman Motors Chevettes a smaller than normal field of cars (20 cars) treated the fans to a great night of racing. In heat race action it was Sean Jones and Jeff Watson taking the checkers and setting the starting line-up. In the feature event it was a three car battle throughout as Watson and Jones traded the top spot while Miles Tarvin looked for a way around. Tarvin was able to take the top spot on lap 6 and never look back as he went on to win his second feature of the season. Watson came home second with Josh Francis, Jones, and Paul Luers rounding out the top five positions.

By Mike Goins

5-7-10- Williamsburg, OH - Mother’s Day weekend kicked off at Moler Raceway Park with a nice field of race cars in attendance. The Sunesis Construction Late Models started with a field of nineteen cars on hand. In heat race action it was Barry Doss and Jason Jamison winning heat races and setting the starting lineup for the feature event. In the feature event it was Jamison taking the lead at the start with Chamberlain and Barry Doss battling for the second spot. By lap 20 Chamberlain took control of the second position and set sail searching for the leader but to no avail as Lawrenceburg , Indiana ’s Jason Jamison would lead take the lead and take home his third consecutive feature win on the season. Chamberlain came home second with Lil’ John Whitney, Chad Stapleton, and Barry Doss rounding out the top five.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified Division another great field of cars were on hand as 28 cars were seeking a starting spot in the feature event. Winning heat events were Bedford , Indiana ’s Greg Johnson, Columbus , Indiana ’s Devin Gilpin, and Verona , KY ’s Dave McWilliams. In the B-main event it was Scotty Kincaid taking the victory. In the feature event it was McWilliams and Gilpin that would bring the field to the green flag with McWilliams taking the lead into turn one. Gilpin would try for the entire 20 laps to get by McWilliams and on the final turn would get beside McWilliams but fall just short of stealing the win! McWilliams would pick up his first feature win of the season in his Bob Pierce Racecar, L&M Performance, Time Auto Sales sponsored machine. Devin Gilpin would come home second with Johnson, Jimmy Lennox Jr, and Bradley Sterret rounding out the top five.

In the Holman Motor Chevettes it was much the same as last week when Williamsburg ’s Jeff Watson would claim another evening sweep. Watson was the winner of heat race number one while Georgetown ’s Miles Tarvin was the winner of heat race number two. In the feature it was Watson jumping out front and leading the field flag to flag while a great battle ensued behind him. At the checkered it was Kevin Riggs holding off Derrick Davis for the second position while Tarvin and Rusty Yarger completed the top five.

In the US Race Gear Street Stocks it was newcomer Benji Dean taking the win in the first heat with Jeremie Bretz winning heat race number two. In the feature it was Jeremie Bretz taking the lead but this week he was driving a different car than had won the previous three weeks as the car owner sold the other car and he had to bring out the back-up. The back-up car was no different as Bretz was able to win his fourth feature in a row in the H&H Continuous Guttering , Git-R-Done Graphics machine. Jeremy Scott came home second with Mark Kaetzel, Dave Kirker, and Craig Naylor rounding out the top five.

In the Powder Puff division it was Brittany Francis taking the win in a Holman Motors Chevette with Christy Marischen coming home second behind the wheel of uncle Mike’s Modified.

Moler Raceway Park would like to thank Larry Boos of Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway, Donna Rayburn of Portsmouth Raceway Park and many others who took the time to testify at the court case this week. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers and please keep them coming.

5-14-Armed Forces Night Freedom Fighters 40, Late Models $2000 to Win, All Military past and present in uniform or with I.D. in free. Thanks to all our military and their families for the sacrifices they make every day!! God Bless them all. See you next week!!

Mt Orab Ford Modified Special Headlines Moler Raceway Park

By Mike Goins

4-30-10 , Williamsburg , OH - The Mt Orab Ford Modified division was the feature division of the week with $1,000 on the line to the Winner!! With 40 cars on hand the night’s festivities would begin with qualifications. Topping the charts would be 19 year-old Devin Gilpin out of Columbus , Indiana , with a 13.63 lap. Brad Weick, Weasel Rhodes and Matt Hamilton would round out the top four qualifiers with each of the top four locked into the A-Main Event. Next up were the 4 heat race events with the top 3 finishers securing a starting spot in the A-main. Winning heat races were Dave Jamison, Shawn Tolson, Joey Kramer, and Greg Johnson. Winning the B-main event was Chuck Griffis. In the feature event it looked like Devin Gilpin would run away but with 6 laps to go Greg Johnson got to the outside of Gilpin and the two would race side-by-side for the final 6 laps with Gilpin taking the win!! Johnson would come home 2nd with Joey Kramer, Matt Hamilton, and Dave McWilliams rounding out the top five.

In the Sunesis Construction Late Models there were 24 cars on hand with Chad Stapleton, Tim Prince, and Marty O’Neal taking the heat wins. In the feature it was fast and furious action as O’Neal had the lead but Prince and Chad Stapleton put on a great show battling with him. On lap 6 several cars bunched up and it was Barry Doss taking advantage and launching out to the top spot. The man on the move was Lawrenceburg Indiana ’s Jason Jamison. On lap 9 he was in 8th spot but he steadily moved forward and would eventually take the lead from Doss on lap 21. Jamison would continue on and take the win with Doss, John Whitney, Tim Prince and Tommy Riggs rounding out the top five.

In the Holman Motors Chevette class there were 31 Chevettes on hand. Heat race wins went to Jeff Watson, Jason Hoskins, and Miles Tarvin with Paul Luers taking honors in the last chance race. In the feature it was all Jeff Watson as the Williamsburg native took control at the start of the feature and led all 15 laps in taking his second win of the season. Josh Francis would come home second with Miles Tarvin, Sean Jones, and Derrick Davis rounding out the top five.

The evening was capped off with the US Race Gear Street Stock division and it was much the same as previous nights as Maysville , Kentucky ’s Jeremie Bretz swept the evening for the 3rd time this season. In the heat race action Bretz would have his hands full as he passed Manchester , Ohio ’s Jeremy Scott on the final lap to take the heat win while Sardinia ’s Mark Kaetzel would take home the other heat race win. In the feature it was all Bretz as he led all fifteen laps enroute to his 3rd win in as many tries this season. Jeremie Scott would come home second, Kaetzel, Bill Crabtree, and Scott Hess would round out the top five.

Saturday was Mt. Orab Ford’s Race Car Expo, thanks to everyone who came out on a rainy Saturday, better than a rainy Friday!! Thanks to Mt. Orab Ford for a Great Weekend!!

May 7th, Mom’s Night, Powder Puff Races! May 14th Armed Forces Night, LM $2000 to Win!