June 28, 2009
Quincy Raceways
Quincy, Illinois
Pratt Takes Titan Wheel and Tire Shootout Cash
By Jack Walbring
Keith Pratt took home the biggest payday of his career on Sunday, June 28 during the Titan Wheel and Tire Late Model Topless Shootout at Quincy Raceways. Pratt led every lap of the fifty lap event but it sure was not without drama as Mark Burgtorf pulled even with Pratt on several laps during the closing circuits but Pratt held Burgtorf at bay to take the win by a little over three tenths of a second while Jason Frankel put the pressure on Burgtorf for the second spot.. Burgtorf settled for second at the checkered flag with Jason Frankel in third, Lonnie Bailey in fourth and Justin Reed in fifth. Billy Genenbacher, Lonnie Bailey and Justin Reed were the heat race winners with Burgtorf taking the win in the Summy Tire and Auto Center Trophy Dash which determined the first six starting spots for the 50 lap main event. Reed now holds an eight point advantage over Bailey in the points battle as the season approaches mid-season.
Justin Reed put on quite a show in capturing his second win of the season in the Miller Lite UMP Modified division. Reed battled with Donovan Lodge for the first twenty two laps of the twenty five lap main event but Lodge slipped high over turn two giving up his opportunity for the win on the twenty third lap. Vance Wilson inherited the second spot but was unable to chase down Reed in the final laps and had to settle for second, 1.7 seconds behind the leader. Steven DeLonjay grabbed third, Shawn Deering fourth and Jared Schlipman fifth. Deering, Wilson and Reed were the heat race winners while DeLonjay took home the win in the Advance Trading Trophy Dash. Reed now holds a seventeen point margin over DeLonjay in the points chase.
Terry Houston’s move from the modifieds to the Triple R Performance Engines IMCA Stock Cars is looking like a good move as Houston put on a dominating performance by taking his second feature win of the season. Houston held off Steve Steinkuhler in second, John Oliver in third, Chris Wibbell in fourth and Abe Huls in fifth. Steinkuhler and Houston both took heat race wins. Abe Huls leads the division in the point standings by eleven markers over Chris Wibbell.
Rookie Adam Scott looked to be well on his way to his first ever feature event win in the Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stock division as Scott led the first fourteen laps but it was just not going to happen as a furious battle was unfolding behind him. Jake Powers and James Leffew were putting on quite a show in the second spot trying to get past Scott but it was eighth row starter, Jim Powell who was coming through the field to challenge for the top spot. Powell made his move on the ninth lap to get past both Leffew and Powers then set sail in quest for the lead. Powers got by Scott on the fourteenth circuit and pulled away to take his fourth feature win of the season followed by Scott in second, Larry Powell in third, Powers in fourth and Leffew in fifth. Jim Powell now holds a slim one point margin over Steve Carlin in the points battle going into the Pepsi Mid-Season Championship.
Coming up this next weekend at Quincy Raceways is the biggest race in Quincy Raceways history with the $10,000 to Win UMP Summer Nationals on tap for Friday, July 3. The “Hell Tour” is expected to bring a large number of entries to Quincy Raceways with Billy Moyer, Dennis Erb, Kevin Weaver, Brian Birkhofer, Shannon Babb, Terry Casey, Jeep Van Wormer and other great late model racers having the event on their schedule. Also on tap for that same night is the Tri-State IMCA Stock Car Shootout paying $1000 to the winner and at least $175 to start the main event. The Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stocks will also compete for $300 to Win and weekly track points. The Pit Gates open at 3, Grandstands at 5, Hot Laps at 6:30, UMP Late Model Qualifying at 7 and Racing at 7:00pm.
The Annual Pepsi Mid-Season Championships are on tap for Sunday, July 5 with all four classes, the Budweiser IMCA Late Models, the Miller Lite UMP Modifieds, the Triple R Performance Engines IMCA Stock Cars and the Tim’s Machine Shop Hobby Stocks looking to take the prestigious crowns. The Pit Gates open at 4, Grandstands at 5. Hot Laps at 6 and Racing at 6:30pm on Sunday, July 5.
Call the Track Hotline at 217-224-4100 or the Track Office at 217-224-3843 or visit Quincy Raceways online at www.quincyraceways.com for more information on any of the upcoming events.
June 19, 2009
Quincy Raceways
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy Raceways Adds KidModz Race Dates
The KidModz racing series has added two dates at Quincy Raceways for the 2009 season. Father’s Day, June 21 will be the first date and the series will make a second appearance on Sunday, July 26. The race series for youngsters is for Modifieds with specially prepared four cylinder race engines is a starting point for the kids to get used to racing in full sized race cars. The participants race for trophies to the top three positions and a points fund at the end of the year that will provide numerous contingency products.
Please check the rules page for more information regarding the Adams County Fair Demo.
- Adams County Fair Demo Particpant Rules
- Adams County Fair Demo Rules
- Adams County Fair Semi-Demo Rules
Racing Information
Pit Gates Open At 4:00
Grandstands Open At 5:00 PM
Registration Ends at 5:45 PM
Drivers Meeting at 5:45 PM
Hot Laps at 6:00 PM
Racing Action at 6:30 PM
Regular Race Night Ticket Prices
Adults -$10
Seniors(65+) - $7
Teens(11-15) - $5
Kids(10 & Under) FREE
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Teens) - $25
Pit Pass - $20
