Month: July 2008

Quincy Raceways preview for Aug. 3

Posted by seighinger – July 29, 2008

Ten interesting items to monitor as we enter the final month of points racing:

1. Jason Frankel’s pursuit of three late model track championships.
Comment: Frankel can — and I think WILL do it — although that Lee County Speedway title may wind up having an asterisk attached. Lee County has run only two nights of late models and must get in three more before points end in late August. Whether or not less than five would actually "count" as a championship could be up for debate.

2. Rookie Steven DeLonjay trying to hold off mighty Michael Long in the modified series.
Comment: There will be multiple championships in this talented 16-year-old’s future, but I think this year will ultimately belong to Long.

3. Can Mark Burgtorf can miss a week of points racing and still win the late model title?
Comment: Unless Frankel misses a week for some unknown reason, 24 points is a lot of ground to overcome at this point of the season. Plus, Burgtorf, a 14-time track champion, also has to get past Lonnie Bailey and Justin Reed. Burgtorf may get as close as 15 points or so, but that 15th title may have to wait. This is all assuming, of course, Burgtorf races each of the remaining points nights at the track.

4. Can Justin Reed win a late model crown without winning a points feature?
Comment: Robbie Reed did just that in the modified division in 2006, so yes, it can be done. Will it again? Reed’s first track title will come in the future, but not this year. I simply don’t see anyone wrestling that championship away from Frankel, who waited a decade for this opportunity.

Shawn Deering

5. Best season no one is talking about.Here’s a vote for
the No. 16 modified driver, Shawn Deering. He has learned how to contend this season and currently sits fifth in points, which would be a career best. This his third year as an apprentice. Season No. 4 should be the breakthrough year. Watch him in 2009.

6. The most disappointing season might be found in the hobby stock division.
Comment: Two-time track champion Steve Carlin has never really gotten untracked this season, and while there is still time to mount his normal late-season charge, there have been no signs such a comeback is in the works. Carlin sits in third place, 14 points behind Aaron Brocksieck, arguably the steadiest driver in the series since week one.

7. Best title race down the stretch.
Comment: It might just materialize in the first-year stock car division, where Chris Wibbell and Jeff Mueller look primed for a photo finish. John Oliver Jr. is still lurking, but missing last week was at least the second nail in the coffin. Mueller is going to be awfully tough to deny at the rate he is going. Mueller has won a series-best six features and looks like his best racing of the summer is still ahead of him.

8. Drivers who need to finish strong.
In the late models, Keith Pratt has been snakebitten much of the season. He started fast, then anything that could have gone wrong seemingly did. If he could salvage a top-10 points finish that would alleviate some of the sting. In the modifieds, Robbie Reed was torpedoed by health problems early in the season, so a top-10 finish for him would be extremely satisfying. Stock car driver Bruce Hatfield has struggled with horsepower all summer and hobby stocker Bobby Anders looked like a legitimate contender in April and May, but a string of mechanical woes deep-sixed his championship hopes. A strong finish would set the table for a title bid in ’09.

Sarah Woodhurst

9. Best bets to win their first features of the season before the end of the month.
Comment: I like the chances of Jason Perry in the late models, Jared Schlipman in the modifieds, Abe Huls in stock cars and Bobby Anders in hobby stocks.

10. Best improvements this season.
Overall, Sarah Woodhurst in the stock cars deserves the nod. She was a human caution flag early in the season. Now the teenager from Mark Twain High School is a threat to win every week. Jerry Weisenberger has rebounded nicely from a slow start in the late model division, Rob Carter has done likewise in the modifieds and Andrew Griffin in the stock cars.

QUINCY RACEWAYS SUNDAY NIGHT GUIDE

Race time: 6:30 p.m.

Weather forecast: Sunny, nice, dry. That’s bound to change. Better start building the ark.

THE SKINNY

Late Models: Looking for an early dark horse contender pick for 2009? How about Matt Bailey? Bailey has more heat-race points than any series driver and consistently runs up front early in many features, but has had trouble staving off some of the veterans. That kind of improvement often comes only through experience, which he continues to get. Former track champ Lonnie Bailey’s son could be in line for his breakout season a year from now … We hear Kevin Tomlinson might not be racing next summer. Hopefully, that’s not true. No. 49 is one of the good guys … The late model car count has averaged 20 or better four straight years and currently sits at 20.7, but that string may be in jeopardy. Only once in the last eight shows has the count reached the magic 20 mark.

Most recent feature winner: Jason Frankel, July 20.

Pick to click: Jason Frankel.

Modifieds: Have the modifieds turned the corner as far as yellow flags are concerned? After going seven straight weeks earlier in the season with double-digit cautions, only twice in the last six shows have the mods been at 10 or higher … Longest feature winless streak for a modified driver currently belongs to Joe Hooper at 90 races. The Camp Point driver’s last checkered flag came Aug. 15, 2004 … The modifieds have had the fewest number of different feature winners. Of course, that’s all Michael Long’s fault for winning 11 of 14. Dave Wietholder (2) and Robbie Reed own the others.

Most recent feature winner: Michael Long, July 20.

Pick to click: Michael Long.

Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller turned a 62.388 mph feature lap last Sunday when he won his sixth feature. That gives him the two fastest circuits of the season. Mueller notched a 62.373 mph lap the week before … If Mueller can win a third straight feature Sunday he will become only the second driver in any series to do so this season. Michael Long won six in a row in the modifieds … Points leader Chris Wibbell leads the series in both top-five (9) and top-10 (12) feature performances … Six different stock car drivers have won features.

Most recent feature winner: Jeff Mueller, July 27.

Pick to click: Jeff Mueller. He’s on a roll.

Hobby Stocks: Steve Carlin (1,066) and Aaron Brocksieck (1,054) have the most track points since the series switched from being "bombers" to "hobby stocks" at the start of the 2007 season. Mike Wiley (868) and Bobby Anders (868) are tied for third … The leaders in total wins that time are Carlin (29), Brocksieck (15), James Leffew (10), Todd Reichert (9) and Anders (8). Feature-wise, the pacesetters are Carlin (13), Brocksieck (6), Leffew (3) and Travis Booher (3) … Twelve drivers have amassed 2,000 or more track points since the inception of the series in 1987. No. 13 could be Michael Larsen, who currently sits at 1,992.

Most recent feature winner: Jim Powell, July 20.

Pick to click: James Leffew.

QUINCY RACEWAYS LEADERS

Track Points (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Late Models: Jason Frankel 363, Justin Reed 345, Lonnie Bailey 339, Mark Burgtorf 339.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 376, Michael Long 373, Tony Dunker 372, Dave Wietholder 354.
Stock Cars: Chris Wibbell 474, Jeff Mueller 472, Steve Steinkuhler 435, Abe Huls 434.
Hobby Stocks: Aaron Brocksieck 387, Wes Mayfield 378, Steve Carlin 373, James Leffew 361.

Second-Half Points (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Late Models: Mark Burgtorf 162, Jason Frankel 155, Justin Reed 143, Lonnie Bailey 139.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 151, Shawn Deering 144, Tony Dunker 143, Dave Wietholder 142.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller 188, Chris Wibbell 179, Abe Huls 179, Dave Wietholder 170, Andrew Griffin 170.
Hobby Stocks: Jim Leffew 169, Aaron Brocksieck 160, Wes Mayfield 154, Steve Carlin 148.

Feature Points

Late Models: Jason Frankel 354, Justin Reed 335, Mark Burgtorf 327, Lonnie Bailey 326.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 360, Tony Dunker 359, Michael Long 346, Dave Wietholder 337.
Stock Cars: Chris Wibbell 439, Jeff Mueller 432, John Oliver Jr. 430.
Hobby Stocks: Aaron Brocksieck 371, Wes Mayfield 364, Steve Carlin 351.

Heat Points (includes Sunday night’s results)

Late Models: Matt Bailey 17, Lonnie Bailey 13,
Jerry Weisenberger 12, Mark Burgtorf 12, Dustin Griffin 12, Bill
Genenbacher 11, Jason Perry 10.
Modifieds: Michael Long 27, Dave Wietholder 17, Steven DeLonjay 16, Jared Schlipman 16.
Hobby Stocks: Steve Carlin 22, James Leffew 21, Bobby Anders 18, Aaron Brocksieck 16.

Herald-Whig Performance Points (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Late Models: Mark Burgtorf 144, Jason Frankel 85, Denny Woodworth 79, Kevin Tomlinson 49.
Modifieds: Michael Long 202, Daved Wietholder 78, Steven DeLonjay 73, Robbie Reed 63, Tony Dunker 62.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller 112, John Oliver Jr. 92, Dave Wietholder 64, Abe Huls 63, Doug Huls 60.
Hobby Stocks: James Leffew 109, Aaron Brocksieck 101, Jim Powell 91, Wes Mayfield 76.

Money Earned (Points races only)

Late Models: Jason Frankel $5,445, Mark Burgtorf
$5,075, Justin Reed $3,115, Lonnie Bailey $2,705, Kevin Tomlinson $2,630. (Terry Neal has $3,100
from the recent Titan Wheel Shootout, but he is
not a track regular.)
Modifieds: Michael Long $3,530, Tony Dunker $2,130, Steven DeLonjay $2,050, Dave Wietholder $1,990.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller $3,375, John Oliver Jr, $2,785, Abe Huls $2,640, Chris Wibbell $2,435.
Hobby Stocks: James Leffew $1,100, Aaron Brocksieck $1,085, Jim Powell $895, Travis Booher $870.

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NASCAR MULTISERIES STANDINGS

If you combine the top three NASCAR series, here are the standings:

POINTS

1. Kyle Busch (7334)
2. Carl Edwards (5720)
3. Clint Bowyer (5578)
4. David Ragan (5245)
5. David Reutimann (4716)
6. Denny Hamlin (4253)
7. Kevin Harvick (4250)
8. Greg Biffle (3286)
9. Jeff Burton (3790)
10. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (3771)

WINS

1. Kyle Busch (15)
2. Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart (5)
4. Denny Hamlin (4)
5. Johnny Benson, Jr., Ron Hornaday, Jr. (3)

TOP 5s

1. Kyle Busch (27)
2. Carl Edwards (17)
3. Denny Hamlin (13)
4. Clint Bowyer (12)
5. Tony Stewart (11)

TOP 10s

1. Kyle Busch (32)
2. Clint Bowyer (27)
3. Carl Edwards (25)
4. David Ragan (20)
5. Denny Hamlin (19)

LAPS LED

1. Kyle Busch (4640)
2. Tony Stewart (1032)
3. Denny Hamlin (988)
4. Carl Edwards (715)
5. Jimmie Johnson (691)

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Wietholder has excelled in variety of classes

Posted by seighinger – July 29, 2008

Dave Wietholder is quietly carving out a nice career at Quincy Raceways.

Some of Wietholder’s accomplishments tend to be missed because he has driven in more than one division, but when his overall numbers are added together it provides a truer picture.

It’s easy just to focus on Mark Burgtorf and Michael Long, or Hank DeLonjay and Eddie Dieker (before they retired), but someone like Wietholder should not be ignored. He’s enjoyed considerable success in three divisions at the track — modifieds, bombers (now hobby stocks) and the fledgling stock car series. Actually, he can be credited with four series because he also drove in the now-defunct "B" modified class.

Wietholder is not the only driver to fall into this category, but he’s one of a select few to have enjoyed the kind of success he has in so many different disciplines. And he seems to be getting better with age.

Here’s a look at the career leaders the past 10 years in the major victory categories:

CAREER LEADERS LAST 10 YEARS
Drivers are credited with wins in all divisions they competed in during this time period

TOTAL WINS

Mark Burgtorf, 163
Hank DeLonjay, 138
Michael Long, 125
Eddie Dieker, 91
Tony Dunker, 84
Lonnie Bailey, 80
Denny Woodworth, 72
Steve Carlin, 71
Wyatt Lantz, 68
Dave Wietholder, 67
Adam Birck, 64
Vance Wilson, 57
Bill Genenbacher, 49

FEATURE WINS

Mark Burgtorf, 75
Michael Long, 42
Hank DeLonjay, 42
Eddie Dieker, 39
Vance Wilson, 28
Steve Carlin, 26
Adam Birck, 24
Wyatt Lantz, 21
Lonnie Bailey, 20
Joe Hooper, 18
Dave Wietholder, 17
Denny Woodworth, 15

HEAT WINS

Hank DeLonjay, 80
Michael Long, 62
Mark Burgtorf, 60
Tony Dunker, 54
Eddie Dieker, 51
Steve Carlin, 44
Adam Birck, 38
Dave Wietholder, 37
Wyatt Lantz, 34
Lonnie Bailey, 33
Bill Genenbacher, 32
Denny Woodworth, 32
Joe Hooper, 27
Jerry Weisenberger, 26
Brandon Lennox, 26

DASH WINS

Mark Burgtorf, 26
Lonnie Bailey, 26
Denny Woodworth, 23
Michael Long, 21
Brent Slocum, 17
Tony Dunker, 16
Vance Wilson, 16
Hank DeLonjay, 16
Brandon Lennox, 11
Mike Karhoff, 11
Wyatt Lantz, 10
Jamie Wilson, 10

DEPENDABLE DRIVERS

No major changes since only the stock cars were able to get in their feature before the rains fell Sunday night.

Here are the leaders through July 27:

1. Chris Wibbell, stock cars, 300 of 300, 1.000 (TOP STOCK CAR DRIVER)
2. Steven DeLonjay, modifieds, 308 of 316, .975 (TOP MODIFIED DRIVER)
3. Aaron Brocksieck, hobby stocks, 214 of 222, .964 (TOP HOBBY STOCK DRIVER)
4. Jason Perry, late models, 365 of 380, .961 (TOP LATE MODEL DRIVER)
5. Steve Carlin, hobby stocks, 212 of 222, .955
6. Dustin Neese, late models, 355 of 380, .934
7. Michael Long, modifieds, 292 of 316, .924
8-tie. Justin Reed, late models, 350 of 380, .921
8-tie. Mark Burgtorf, late models, 350 of 380, .921
10. Bruce Hatfield, stock cars, 266 of 300, .887

CLOSE CALLS

The closest feature finishes through July 27:

1. Jake Wenig, stock cars, 0.096 of a second over John Oliver Jr., May 18.
2. Keith Pratt, late models, 0.252 of a second over Justin Reed, May 4.
3. Steve Steinkuhler, stock cars, 0.344 of a second over John Oliver Jr., June 1.
4. John Oliver Jr., stock cars, 0.356 of a second over Jeff Mueller, June 29.
5. Travis Booher, hobby stocks, 0.366 of a second over James Leffew, June 8.
6. Dave Wietholder, stock cars, 0.387 of a second over Doug Huls, June 22.
7. Aaron Brocksieck, hobby stocks, 0.405 of a second over James Leffew, April 27.
8. Chris Wibbell, stock cars, 0.434 of a second over Doug Huls, April 20.
9. Michael Long, modifieds, 0.452 of a second over Steve Arpin, May 4.
10. Dustin Griffin, late models, 0.540 of a second over Jason Frankel, June 8.

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Frankel, Long remain entrenched atop SDRR rankings

Posted by seighinger – July 28, 2008

Jason Frankel and Michael Long continue to hold comfortable leads in the Stevie Dirt Regional Rankings.

Frankel added 20 points to his lead on No. 2 Mark Burgtorf in the late model division. Frankel finished second in Saturday night’s late model feature at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, which wound up being the only SDRR main event of the week. Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, did not have late models on its schedule and Quincy Raceways was washed out.

The modified divison was where all the action was over the weekend. Long’s No. 1 position remains more than safe, even even though he was not involved in any of the laps at Lee County, West Burlington or 24 Raceway in Moberly, Mo. Twenty-three of the 24 positions behind Long, however, were subject to movement.

Long holds a whopping 143-point lead over No. 2 Dean McGee of Galesburg, Ill., but only 25 points separate driver Nos. 2-6. David Holder, who occasionally frequents Quincy Raceways, is on the biggest roll among the modified hotshoes. Holder has zoomed to No. 3 in the rankings, much of that climb the result of his domination at 24 Raceway, where he has been close to unbeatable this summer.

STEVIE DIRT REGIONAL RANKINGS

The following late model and modified rankings reflect action through July 27.

LATE MODELS
Previous rankings in parentheses

1. (1.) Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 344 points
2. (2.) Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 258
3. (3.) Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 208
4. (4.) Justin Reed, Quincy, Ill., 167
5. (5.) Matt Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 146
6. (7.) Keith Pratt, Quincy, Ill., 142
7. (6.) Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill., 141
8. (8.) Tom Darbyshire, Morning Sun, Iowa, 122
9. (9.) Tom Bowling, Danville, Iowa, 120
10. (10.) Tom Goble, Burlington, Iowa, 113

11. (11.) Jay Johnson, West Burlington, Iowa, 87
12. (12.) Sam Halstead, New London, Iowa, 79
13. (13.) Boone McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa, 68
14. (14.) Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo., 67
15-tie. (15-tie.) Matt Strassheim, West Burlington, Iowa, 66
15-tie. (15-tie.) Jason Perry, Payson, Ill., 66
17-tie. (17-tie.) Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill., 61
17-tie. (17-tie.) Terry Gallaher, New London, Mo., 61
17-tie. (17-tie.) Dustin Griffin, Quincy, Ill., 61
17-tie. (17-tie.) Colby Springsteen, Morning Sun, Iowa, 61

21. (NR) Nick Ingalls, Quincy, Ill., 53
22. (20.) Dustin Neese, Nebo, Ill., 51
23. (NR) Joey Gower, Quincy, Ill., 48
24. (NR) Bill Genenbacher, Camp Point, Ill., 43
25. (NR) Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 41

Note: Rankings based on performances at Quincy
Raceways, 34 Raceway, Lee County Speedway. Points awarded on
25-20-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 scale for feature placements.

Previous No. 1 Weekly Rankings
Week 11: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 10: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 9: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 8: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.,
Week 7: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2-tie. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill.
Week 6: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 5: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 4: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 3: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 2: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 1: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 2. Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill.

MODIFIEDS
Previous rankings in parentheses

(NOTE: The July 12 results from the final night of racing at Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., were finally posted and are now included.)

1. (1.) Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 410 points
2. (2.) Dean McGee, Galesburg, Ill., 267
3. (5.) David Holder, Clarence, Mo., 259
4. (6.) Brandon Lennox, New London, Mo., 250
5. (3.) Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa, 248
6. (4.) Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 242
7. (8.) Josh Foster, Montrose, Iowa, 202
8. (7.) Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill., 196
9. (9.) Steven DeLonjay, Quincy, Ill., 169
10-tie. (10.) Tony Dunker, Quincy, Ill., 135
10-tie. (12-tie.) Andy Krieger, Burlington, Iowa, 135

12. (17.) Kevin Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 128
13. (15.) Wyatt Lantz, Augusta, Ill., 124
14. (11.) Dennis Laveine, Burlington, Iowa, 117
15. (14.) Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill., 116
16. (12-tie.) Tony Fraise, Donnellson, Iowa, 110

17. (18) Matt Dotson, Sturgeon, Mo., 97
18-tie. (16.) Robbie Reed, Quincy, Ill., 92
18-tie. (20.) Mike Weikert Jr., Burlington, Iowa, 92
20. (22.) Chris Larson, Keokuk, Iowa, 88

21. (19.) Vance Wilson, Currysville, Mo., 84
22. (25.) Brandon Rothzen, Media, Ill., 79
23. (21.) Scotty Roberts, Columbia, Mo., 73
24. (25.) Brandon Savage, Keokuk, Iowa, 67
25. (23-tie.) Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa, 65

On the bubble: Darin Thye,
Burlington, Iowa, 59; Shawn Deering, Quincy, Ill., 58; Brad Carson, Colchester, Ill., 55; Rich Smith, Davenport, Iowa, 52.

Note: Rankings based on performances at Quincy Raceways, 34
Raceway, Lee County Speedway, Scotland County Speedway, 24 Raceway. Points awarded on
25-20-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 scale for feature placements.

Previous No. 1 Weekly Rankings
Week 10: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill.
Week 9: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill.
Week 8: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill.
Week 7: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa.
Week 6: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa.
Week 5: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 4: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 3: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 2: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 1: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.

Late Model Regional Recap

34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa: Jay Chenoweth denied points leader No. SDRR driver Jason Frankel another feature victory by taking an unexpected checkered flag Saturday night. The rest of the top five were Keith Pratt, Tom Bowling and Justin Reed.

34 Raceway Late Model Points
West Burlington, Iowa
1. Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 441 points
2. Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 428
3. Tom Bowling, Danville, Iowa, 424
4. Tom Goble, Burlington, Iowa, 416
5. Matt Strassheim, West Burlington, Iowa, 395

Modified Regional Recap

Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa: Josh Foster cemented his top-10 SDRR spot when he grabbed the checkered flag ahead of Kevin Cale, Rich Smith, Chris Larson and Dean McGee Sr.

Lee County Speedway Modified Points
Donnellson, Iowa

1. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill., 339 points
2. Josh Foster, Montrose, Iowa, 338
3. Bill Roberts Jr., Burlington, Iowa, 321
4. Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 312
5. Terry Houston, Mount Sterling, Ill., 283

24 Raceway, Moberly, Mo.: David
Holder continued his stranglehold on the points lead and assault on Michael Long’s No. 1 SDRR position. Brandon Lennox, Kenny Mudd, Matt Dotson and Virgil Jeffries filled out the top five.

24 Raceway Modified Points
Moberly, Mo.

1. David Holder, Clarence, Mo., 598 points
2. Brandon Lennox, New London, Mo., 504
3. Matt Dotson, Sturgeon, Mo., 440
4. Kelly Smith, Kirksville, Mo., 312
5. Vance Wilson, Curryville, Mo., 306

34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa: Andy Krieger continued his solid season with a feature victory that catapulted him into the points lead over Bill Roberts Jr. (407-405). Kevin Cale, Brandon Rothzen, Mike Weikert Jr. and Dusty Kraklio rounded out the top five.

34 Raceway Modified Points
West Burlington, Iowa

1. Andy Krieger, Burlington, Iowa, 407
2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa, 405
3. Dennis Laveine, Burlington, Iowa, 392
4. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill., 384
5. Kevin Goben, Sherrard, Ill., 355

SUNDAY NIGHT HEAT WINNERS AT QUINCY RACEWAYS

Late models: Justin Reed (3rd), Jason Perry (2nd), Sam Halstead.

Modifieds: Jared Schlipman (5th), Michael Long (10th), Tony Dunker (3rd).

Stock cars: Doug Huls (4th), Rusty Tobias (2nd).

Hobby stocks: Bobby Anders (3rd), Travis Booher (1st).

CAR COUNTS

Here are some the car counts the last four weeks. Note that the stock cars are identical to the late models:

Modifieds: 76 (18.0 average)

Stock cars: 67 (16.8)

Late models: 67 (16.8)

Hobby stocks: 57: (14.3)

QUINCY RACEWAYS LEADERS

Track Points (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Second-Half Points (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Feature Points

Heat Points (includes Sunday night’s results)

Late Models: Matt Bailey 17, Lonnie Bailey 13, Jerry Weisenberger 12, Mark Burgtorf 12, Dustin Griffin 12, Bill Genenbacher 11, Jason Perry 10.
Modifieds: Michael Long 27, Dave Wietholder 17, Steven DeLonjay 16, Jared Schlipman 16.
Hobby Stocks: Steve Carlin 22, James Leffew 21, Bobby Anders 18, Aaron Brocksieck 16.

Herald-Whig Performance Points (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Money Earned (Points races only)

Victories (includes Sunday night’s limited results)

Late Models

Total: Mark Burgtorf 14, Jason Frankel 7.
Feature: Mark Burgtorf 6, Jason Frankel 2.
Heat: Mark Burgtorf 5, Lonnie Bailey 4.
Dash: Mark Burgtorf 3, Robby Warner 2, Jason Frankel 2.

Modifieds

Total: Michael Long 26, Dave Wietholder 9.
Feature: Michael Long 11, Dave Wietholder 2.
Heat: Michael Long 9, Jared Schlipman 4, Dave Wietholder 4.
Dash: Michael Long 5, Dave Wietholder 2, Brandon Lennox 2.

Stock Cars

Total: Jeff Mueller 10, John Oliver Jr. 8.
Feature: Jeff Mueller 6, Dave Wietholder 2, John Oliver Jr. 2.
Heats: John Oliver Jr. 6, Doug Huls 4, Jeff Mueller 4, Dave Wietholder 4.

Hobby Stocks

Total: James Leffew 8, Aaron Brocksieck 7, Steve Carlin 6.
Feature: Aaron Brocksieck 3, James Leffew 3.
Heat: Steve Carlin Steve Carlin 5, James Leffew 5, Aaron Brocksieck 4.

FASTEST FEATURE LAPS

Late Models

April 6: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 67.916 mph
APRIL 20: MARK BURGTORF, QUINCY, ILL., 70.091 mph (IMCA RECORD)
April 27: Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill., 65.414 mph
April 30: Tom Darbyshire, Morning Sun, Iowa, 63.300 mph
May 4: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 65.010 mph
May 18: Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo., 66.624 mph
June 1: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 69.125 mph
June 8: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 62.276 mph
June 10: ED DIXON, WASHINGTON, MO., 72.430 mph (UMP RECORD)
June 22: Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo., 65.446 mph
June 29: Terry Neal, Ely, Iowa, 68.752 mph
July 6: Justin Reed, Quincy, Ill., 68.875 mph
July 13: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 65.116 mph
July 20: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 69.809 mph

Fast laps

Mark Burgtorf, 6
Jason Frankel, 1
Justin Reed, 1
Kevin Tomlinson, 1
Robby Warner, 1
Tom Darbyshire, 1
Ed Dixon, 1
Terry Neal, 1

Modifieds

April 6: Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill., 67.037 mph
APRIL 20: MICHAEL LONG, QUINCY, ILL., 69.735 mph (RECORD)
April 27: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 63.480 mph
May 4: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 62.239 mph
May 18: Michael Long, Quincy Ill., 65.189 mph
June 1: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 67.810 mph
June 10: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 69.125 mph
June 22 (June 8 makeup): Jared Schlipman, Mendon, Ill., 64.889 mph
June 22: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 61.221 mph
June 29: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 63.975 mph
July 6: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 65.586
July 6 (River City Rumble): Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 66.582
July 13: Joe Hooper, Mendon, Ill., 64.230 mph
July 20: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 67.529 mph

Fast laps

Michael Long, 11
Jared Schlipman, 1
Dave Wietholder, 1
Joe Hooper, 1

Stock Cars

April 6: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa, 61.199 mph
April 20: Chris Wibbell, Dallas City, Ill., 61.423 mph
April 27: John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa, 59.575 mph
May 4: John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa, 58.451 mph
May 18: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa, 60.571 mph
June 1: Chris Wibbell, Dallas City, Ill., 61.325 mph
June 8: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa, 59.352 mph
June 22: Doug Huls, Carthage, Ill., 57.243 mph
June 29: John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa, 61.207 mph
July 6: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa, 61.307 mph
July 13: Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill., 60.662 mph
JULY 20: JEFF MUELLER, NEW LONDON, IOWA, 62.474 mph (RECORD)
July 27: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa, 62.388 mph

Fast laps

Jeff Mueller, 6
John Oliver Jr., 3
Chris Wibbell, 2
Doug Huls, 1
Dave Wietholder, 1

FEATURE WINNERS

Late models

April 6: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
April 20: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
April 27: Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill.
April 30: Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill.
May 4: Keith Pratt, Mendon, Ill.
May 18: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill.
June 1: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
June 8: Dustin Griffin, Quincy, Ill.
June 10: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
June 22: Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo.
June 29: Terry Neal, Ely, Iowa
July 6: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
July 13: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
July 20: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill.

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows):

Mark
Burgtorf, 96
Kevin Tomlinson, 48
Jason Frankel, 47
Terry Neal, 46
Kevin Tomlinson, 39
Robby Warner, 30
Jason
Frankel, 29
Matt Bailey, 29
Dustin Griffin, 26
Nick Ingalls, 25
Terry
Gallaher 20
Keith Pratt, 15
Jason Perry, 1

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows):
Jason Perry 365, Dustin Neese 355, Justin Reed 350, Mark Burgtorf 350,
Bill Genenbacher 348, Lonnie Bailey 346, Jerry Weisenberger 329, Jason
Frankel 325.

Modifieds

April 6: Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill.
April 20: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
April 27: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
April 30: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
May 4: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
May 18: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
June 1: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
June 10: Ken Schrader, Concord, Ill.
June 22 (June 8 makeup): Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
June 22: Robbie Reed, Quincy, Ill.
June 29: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
July 6: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.,
July 6 (River City Rumble): Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.
July 13: Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill.
July 20: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill.

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows, including Rumble on the River):

Michael Long, 168
Dave Wietholder, 39
Jared Schlipman, 36
Todd Reed, 20
Brandon Lennox, 12
Justin Reed, 8
Rob Carter, 5
Shawn Deering, 4
Wyatt Lantz, 4
Jeff Waterman, 4
Robbie Reed, 4
Steven DeLonjay, 3
Joe Bliven, 3

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows): Steven DeLonjay 308, Michael Long 292, Shawn Deering 285, Dave Wietholder 268, Tony Dunker 249.

Stock Cars

April 6: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa
April 20: Chris Wibbell, Dallas City, Ill.
April 27: John Oliver, Jr., Danville, Iowa
May 4: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa
May 18: Jake Wenig, Burlington, Iowa
June 1: Steve Steinkuhler, Camp Point, Ill.
June 8: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa
June 22: Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill.
June 29: John Oliver Jr., Danville, Iowa
July 6: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa
July 13: James Leffew, Quincy, Ill.
July 20: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa
July 27: Jeff Mueller, New London, Iowa

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows):

Jeff Mueller, 115
Dave Wietholder, 47
John Oliver Jr., 26
Steve Steinkuhler, 24
Jake Wenig, 21
Chris Wibbell, 18
Sarah Woodhurst, 17
Doug Huls, 14
Andrew Griffin, 8
Levi Long, 5
Chris Webb, 4
Bruce Hatfield, 1

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows): Chris
Wibbell 300, Bruce Hatfield 266, Jeff Mueller 256, Dave Wietholder 250.

Hobby Stocks

April 6: Steve Carlin, Hannibal, Mo.
April 20: Jim Powell, Hannibal, Mo.
April 27: Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point, Ill.
May 4: James Leffew, Quincy, Ill.
May 18: Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point, Ill.
June 8: Travis Booher, Quincy, Ill.
June 10: Travis Booher, Quincy, Ill.
June 22: Wes Mayfield, Hull, Ill.
June 29: Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point, Ill.
July 6: James Leffew, Quincy, Ill.
July 13: James Leffew, Quincy, Ill.
July 20: Jim Powell, Hannibal, Mo.

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows, plus June 10 points race):

Jim Leffew, 46
Jim Powell, 42
Travis Booher, 41
Steve Carlin, 33
Aaron Brocksieck, 23
Bobby Anders, 22
Mike Wiley, 8
Jeremy Buss, 4
Steve Watkins Jr., 3

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows, plus June 10 points race): Aaron Brocksieck 214, Steve Carlin 212, Jim Leffew 199, Wes Mayfield 196, Jim Powell 190.

WEEKLY CAR COUNT AVERAGES

The averages

Modifieds: 23.1 (Season highs: 34, June 1; 33, April 20)
Late models: 20.7 (Season highs: 42, April 27; 27, June 29)
Stock cars: 15.0 (Season high: 21, July 20)
Hobby stocks: 14.2 (Season high: 17, June 8)

TOTAL CARS
Sunday night shows (only) average: 69.1
2007 average: 66.3

Weekly totals
April 6: 59
April 20: 84
April 27: 65
May 4: 81
May 18: 70
June 1: 95 (sprint cars, no hobby stocks)
June 8: 72
June 22: 73
June 29: 77
July 6: 69
July 13: 63
July 20: 68
July 27: 67

CAUTION CITY

These are the average number of cautions per show:

Modifieds: 11.3
Hobby stocks: 4.7
Stock cars: 4.5
Late models: 3.6

2008 total cautions: 318
2007: 493
2006: 448

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Some suggestions for the future …

Posted by seighinger – July 27, 2008

This is "The Racing Notebook" column that appears in Sunday’s edition of The Herald-Whig:

Some suggestions The Racing Notebook thinks would make Quincy Raceways even better:

• How about two divisions of modified and late model racing, an idea this space has broached before.

In the case of the modifieds, this would not be a return to “A” and “B” classes, simply half — or some predetermined number — of the cars would compete in a “Modified II” division. This would be for newcomers to the class and for those outside the top 15 (or whatever number is selected) in points from the previous season.

It would serve as a class to fine-tune skills and improve, leaving the “Modified I” division for the Michael Longs, Tony Dunkers and Robbie Reeds of the world. Granted, there could be problems classifying some drivers, such as those who come here as travelers, or with prodigies like Steven DeLonjay. But I think those would be minor irritants to circumvent.

Ideally, wouldn’t it make more sense for drivers who have trouble competing against the upper echelon of talent to learn and develop in a class of their own? They could compete, actually win a race now and then and not disrupt the flow of the more established drivers.

A similar class with late models would have been ideal a few years ago when an influx of young drivers was thrown to the wolves, rather than learning, competing and enjoying a victory now and then against one another.

And remember, a “Modified II” or “Late Model II” class would not be determined by age alone, but also experience and ability.

• Any driver in any class winning three straight features would have a bounty placed on him or her, an amount that would rise each week as he or she added to the streak in question.

• Time trials for late models and modifieds to determine nightly starting positions in heat races, and awarding a $100 bonus for top weekly speeds. Time trials would start sharply at 6 p.m., and any driver not in the pits and registered at that time would be ineligible for time trials AND a preferred feature starting position out of a heat race.

• Using the trophy dash to determine the top six starting spots for the features — in all classes. That would quickly eliminate some of the drivers passing on taking part in the dashes.

• More points given for heat-race performances, which are roughly half the length of most features, yet award only a fraction of the points. More and more tracks seem to be employing this measure.

• A race of champions on the final night of the season, replacing the trophy dash(es) that evening. All feature winners would be eligible for a special dash for the cash, similar to NASCAR’s Bud Shootout.

• Start a Quincy Raceways Hall of Fame, inducting one past driver and/or one supporter of racing each season, ideally on either opening night, the July 4 weekend special race or Labor Day weekend. An informal voting for who should be the first inductee in such a hall was held earlier this year on this blog site and it was one of the most popular subjects of the year.

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Quincy Raceways preview for July 27

Posted by seighinger – July 25, 2008

At this point of the season, modified ace Michael Long looks to be the only driver with a chance to break any of the track’s major records.

Long’s 25 victories are 11 shy of his landmark 2007 season when he won 36, which is a record for both modifieds and all series. He has as many as eight Sunday nights of racing remaining, five for points and three others at the end of the schedule.

In addition, Long has a shot at the 16-feature victory mark, also a high for both modifieds and all series, that he established a year ago. The 26-year-old defending modified champion would have to win five more to reach that figure and six to break. Is it a possibility? Well, he’s won 11 of the 14 main events he’s raced in so far this year at 8000 Broadway.

MAJOR SEASON TRACK RECORDS

Late Models

Total wins: Mark Burgtorf, 28, 2006
Current leader: Mark Burgtorf, 14

Feature wins: Mark Burgtorf, 13, 2006
Current leader: Mark Burgtorf, 6

Heat wins: Mark Burgtorf, 10, 2006
Current leader: Mark Burgtorf, 5

Dash wins: Mark Burgtorf, 8, 2007
Current leader: Mark Burgtorf, 3

Track points: Mark Burgtorf, 687, 2007 (17 points weeks)
Current leader: Jason Frankel,, 363 (10 points weeks)

Modifieds

Total wins: Michael Long, 36, 2007
Current leader: Michael Long, 25

Feature wins: Michael Long, 16, 2007

Current leader: Michael Long, 11

Heat wins: Hank DeLonjay, 17, 2006

Current leader: Michael Long, 9

Dash wins: Michael Long, 7, 2007

Current leader: Michael Long, 5

Track points: Wyatt Lantz, 836, 2005 (20 points weeks)
Current leaders: Steven DeLonjay, 374 (10 points weeks)

Stock cars

Current leaders
(first year for the series)

Total wins: Jeff Mueller, 9
Feature wins: Jeff Mueller, 5
Heat wins: John Oliver Jr. 6
Track points: Chris Wibbell, 439 (12 points weeks)

Hobby Stocks

Total wins: Steve Carlin, 23, 2007
Current leader: James Leffew, 8

Feature wins: Steve Carlin, 12, 2007

Current leader: James Leffew, 3; Aaron Brocksieck, 3

Heat wins: Eddie Dieker, 14, 2005

Current leader: James Leffew, 5; Steve Carlin, 5

Track points: Eddie Dieker, 799, 2005 (21 points weeks)
Current leaders: Aaron Brocksieck, 387 (10 points weeks)

QUINCY RACEWAYS SUNDAY NIGHT GUIDE

Race time: 6:30 p.m.

Weather forecast: Possible thunderstorms. Well, that’s just great.

THE SKINNY

Late Models: Can we talk? To be perfectly honest, there is only one driver that can withstand a "mulligan" at this point of the season — Jason Frankel and his 21-point lead. If any of his closest pursuers– Justin Reed, Lonnie Bailey, Mark Burgtorf — falters this evening or in any of the other four remaining points nights they are toast. It’s that time of the season, and it’s that simple … How close is Frankel to winning his first track title? If he averages 39 points (out of a possible 43) each of the remaining nights the title is his, and that’s if Reed, his closest challenger, maxes out at 43 points each Sunday night the rest of the way … Surprisingly, only one late model points championship since the track opened in 1975 has been decided by fewer than 12 points. That was in 2004 when Lonnie Bailey edged the late Brent Slocum by four points.

Most recent feature winner: Jason Frankel, July 20.

Pick to click: Mark Burgtorf.

Modifieds: Barring some bizarre crashfests or unexpected mechanical issues, the race for the modified championship has been reduced to three drivers — Steven DeLonjay, Michael Long and Tony Dunker, who are bunched within five points of one another. And don’t think 16-year-old DeLonjay is going to roll over for the veteran Long. They each have the same amount of top-five finishes and DeLonjay actually has one more top 10 to his credit than Long … The wild card is Dunker, who has won more track titles (2) than either Long (1) and DeLonjay (0) combined, although DeLonjay has a pair of hornet championships to his credit … Remarkably, if DeLonjay can hang on and win the title he would have three track championships to his credit before he graduates high school. Only seven drivers have won three or more track titles in the 34-year history of the Broadway Bullring … Only four modified drivers — DeLonjay, Dunker, Dave Wietholder and Shawn Deering — have been to every race this season.

Most recent feature winner: Michael Long, July 20.

Pick to click: Michael Long.

Stock Cars: Much has been made of points leader Chris Wibbell’s perfect 280-for-280 performance in feature laps, but what might have been overlooked about the Dallas City driver is his 12-for-12 showing in top-10 finishes. He’s one of only three drivers in any series to finish in the top 10 of every feature. Hobby stockers Aaron Brocksieck and Steve Carlin are the others … An interesting non-championship points race is between Carthage cousins Abe and Doug Huls. Abe leads Doug 397-391. Abe might also be playing the "what if" game — what if he hadn’t missed one points week. Add another 35 (or more) points on Abe’s season figure and he is right in the thick of the title hunt with Wibbell, Jeff Mueller and John Oliver Jr. … Travis Griffith (8th) and Todd Reed (10th) are trying for their first-ever top-10 points finish … Joe Hooper is seeking his first top-10 points showing since 2005 and only his second since 2001.

Most recent feature winner: Jeff Mueller, July 20.

Pick to click: Jeff Mueller. He’s on a roll.

Hobby Stocks: There will be quite a turnover in top-10 drivers in this division by the end of the season. At least five new hotshoes will finish in the final top 10 in points, with Wes Mayfield (2nd), James Leffew (4th) and Jim Powell (5th) currently the top three new faces … Preseason favorite Steve Carlin has yet to rattle off one of his impressive win streaks and is currently fourth in second-half points (148) behind Leffew (168), Aaron Brocksieck (160) and Mayfield (152). Carlin totaled more second-half points (359) in 2007 than any driver in this division. Brocksieck had 351. Carlin had 23 victories a year ago, but has been limited to six this season … No series driver has won more than three features and it’s likely the eventual leader will wind up with fewer than six for only the second time in the past 10 years.

Most recent feature winner: Jim Powell, July 20.

Pick to click: James Leffew.

TOP 5, TOP 10 CONSECUTIVE POINTS FINISHES

Late Models

Active consecutive top 5 points finishes

Mark Burgtorf, 5 years
Jerry Weisenberger, 3
Justin Reed, 1
Lonnie Bailey, 1
Terry Gallaher, 1

All-time consecutive top 5 points finishes

Terry Gallaher, 21 years
Steve Fraise, 13
Mark Burgtorf, 11
Sonny Findling, 7
Dick Crane, 6

Active consecutive top 10 points finishes

Mark Burgtorf, 23 years
Lonnie Bailey, 7
Jerry Weisenberger, 3
Kevin Tomlinson, 3
Terry Gallaher, 1
Justin Reed, 1
Ron Elbe, 1
Dustin Neese, 1
Jason Perry, 1
Keith Pratt, 1

All-time consecutive top 10 points finishes

Mark Burgtorf, 23 years (active)
Terry Gallaher, 21
Steve Fraise, 16
Dick Crane, 15
Tom Long, 13
Denny Woodworth, 12
Mark Holtmeyer, 9

Modifieds

Active consecutive top 5 points finishes

Tony Dunker, 7 years
Robbie Reed, 3
Dave Wietholder, 3
Michael Long, 1

All-time consecutive top 5 points finishes

Hank DeLonjay, 11 years
Tony Dunker, 7 (active)
Sam Burgtorf, 7
Hank DeLonjay, 6
Bob Dale , 6

Active consecutive top 10 points finishes

Tony Dunker, 8 years
Dave Wietholder, 4
Robbie Reed, 3
Jeff Waterman, 3
Shawn Deering, 2
Michael Long, 1
Rob Carter, 1
Joe Bliven, 1

All-time consecutive top 10 points finishes

Hank DeLonjay, 11 years
Tony Dunker, 8 (active)
Hank DeLonjay, 8
Sam Burgtorf, 7
Michael Long, 6
Mark Van Winkle, 6
Lonnie Carter, 6
Bob Dale, 6

Hobby Stocks

Active consecutive top 5 points finishes

Steve Carlin, 5 years
Aaron Brocksieck, 1

All-time consecutive top 5 points finishes

Eddie Dieker, 8 years
Bill Genenbacher, 7
Steve Carlin, 5 (active)
Junior Tuggle, 5
Bill Genenbacher, 5

Active consecutive top 10 points finishes

Steve Carlin, 5 years
Travis Booher, 5
Aaron Brocksieck, 2
Bobby Anders, 1
Mike Wiley, 1
Michael Lay, 1

All-time top consecutive 10 points finishes

Eddie Dieker, 9 years
Brent Chapman, 8
Bill Genenbacher, 7
Bob Hightower, 7
Harold Ketchum, 6
Bruce Hatfield, 6

QUINCY RACEWAYS LEADERS

Track Points

Late Models: Jason Frankel 363, Justin Reed 342, Lonnie Bailey 339, Mark Burgtorf 338.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 374, Michael Long 370, Tony Dunker 369, Dave Wietholder 352.
Stock Cars: Chris Wibbell 439, Jeff Mueller 432, John Oliver Jr. 430, Steve Steinkuhler 407.
Hobby Stocks: Aaron Brocksieck 387, Wes Mayfield 376, Steve Carlin 373, James Leffew 360.

Second-Half Points

Late Models: Mark Burgtorf 161, Jason Frankel 155, Justin Reed 140, Lonnie Bailey 139.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 149, Shawn Deering 144, Dave Wietholder 140, Tony Dunker 140.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller 148, Chris Wibbell 144, Abe Huls 142, Dave Wietholder 140.
Hobby Stocks: Jim Leffew 168, Aaron Brocksieck 160, Wes Mayfield 152, Steve Carlin 148.

Feature Points

Heat Points

Late Models: Matt Bailey 16, Lonnie Bailey 13, Jerry Weisenberger 12.
Modifieds: Michael Long 24, Dave Wietholder 15, Steven DeLonjay 14.
Hobby Stocks: Steve Carlin 22, James Leffew 20, Aaron Brocksieck 16.

Herald-Whig Performance Points

Late Models: Mark Burgtorf 144, Jason Frankel 85, Denny Woodworth 79, Kevin Tomlinson 49.
Modifieds: Michael Long 201, Daved Wietholder 78, Steven DeLonjay 73, Robbie Reed 63.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller 102, John Oliver Jr. 92, Dave Wietholder 64, Abe Huls 61.
Hobby Stocks: James Leffew 109, Aaron Brocksieck 101, Jim Powell 91.

Money Earned (Points races only)

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This weekend is the 15th annual Brickyard 400 event at Indianapolis
Motor Speedway. Using statistical force, here are the best and worst
choices for the weekend:

The Obvious:

Jeff Gordon
- Jeffy is one of five drivers who have competed in all 14 previous
Brickyard races. He has won four times and racked up 11 top-10
finishes. It’s safe to say, home is where the heart is.

The Choice:

Tony Stewart
- Smoke has competed in the last nine Brickyard races, spending two of
the last three in victory lane. His worst finish is 17th and his
average is 7.6. Not bad.

Kevin Harvick – One victory, five top-10 runs in seven starts with an average finish of 7.7.

Kyle Busch – A. It’s Kyle Busch. B. He has a top 10 finish in all three starts at the Brick.

The Risky:

Mark Martin
- Another member of the "I’ve raced in all 14" group but Martin hasn’t
had much of a season so far (a high finish of 3rd at Richmond). His
Indy resume is superb, nine top-10 and five top-five finishes but he is
still a risk.

Dark Horses:

Juan Pablo Montoya
- I’m aware he has only one start, but it was a second-place finish! He
also has experience here in the U.S. Grand Prix and Indy 500 races.

Stay Away:

Bill Elliott
- He is one of five drivers to compete in all 14 races, including a
victory, but it is 2008 and stroking around the track the last few
years doesn’t make one a threat anymore.

Bobby Labonte
- He too has raced in all 14 past Brickyard 400s but has not finished
higher than 11th since his win in 2000. Petty Enterprises isn’t exactly
Joe Gibbs Racing right now.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Cup Facts

Most Wins – Jeff Gordon (4)
Most Laps Led – Jeff Gordon (433)
Most Laps Completed – Bill Elliott (2,239)
Most Top 10 Finishes – Jeff Gordon (11)
Most Top 5 Finishes – Jeff Gordon (8)
Most Poles – Jeff Gordon (3)

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Looking at some potential breakouts in 2009

Posted by seighinger – July 23, 2008

I fully realize there are five weeks of points racing and two full months of competition remaining in the current season, but let’s look ahead to 2009. Here are my picks for breakout drivers come next spring:

Late Models

1. Nick Ingalls ‘ time is coming, and I think 2009 will see him emerge as a bona fide top-five talent. Ingalls has demonstrated more consistency than in previous seasons and obviously is not afraid — or incapable — of running up front. Having Mark Burgtorf has a friend helps, too. Kind of like having Jeff Gordon to lean on if you’re an up-and-coming NASCAR talent.

2. Matt Bailey has really impressed me this season. That 14th-place standing in points is not a reflection of the overall year he has enjoyed. He’s missed a couple of points features, so if you factor in another 70 points or so you’ll see he would (should) be about fifth in the championship standing.

3. Dustin Griffin also continues to improve and he, too, has missed some points races or he would also be in the top 10. Griffin has that first victory out of the way, now he needs to demonstrate that week-to-week consistency.

Modifieds

1. Shawn Deering is a key man to watch in 2009. His climb to top-five status has been steady and thorough. He rarely gets himself in trouble and is respected by other drivers. That first feature victory — and many more after that — should not be too far away.

2. Steven DeLonjay probably should not be this list — he’s ALREADY arrived, even though he is a mere 16-year-old rookie. The sky is the limit for "Little Crank."

3. Jared Schlipman has demonstrated that No. 42s ride can be wicked fast. His only problem has been keeping it on the track on a consistent basis. If mechanical problems can be ironed out for 2009, Schlipman’s natural talent can take that team to a top-eight position, and in this division that is a mighty accomplishment.

Stock cars

I look for an influx of a half-dozen or so new cars next season — maybe more — in a series that will steadily grow in the coming years. Who those new drivers might be could affect this list, but for now here are my picks:

1. Sarah Woodhurst has been one of the most improved drivers in any class since about the first of June. That horrible start she got off to allowed her to slip under the radar. What might help her most is spending two straight years in the same class. We tend to forget she has changed classes in each of the last three years. And we also forget she is just a teenager. She could someday be the track’s first female champion.

2. Levi Long has used this year as a learning season and still managed a respectable eighth-place standing in the points. He’s another teenager to watch.

3. Yet another youngster, Andrew Griffin, has had more ups than downs, but in a series dominated by veterans that lack of consistency has been costly. That shouldn’t be such a problem in 2009.

Hobby Stocks

1. James Leffew, if he stays in this division, may be the next Eddie Dieker. He’s both fast and talented, and that is a tough combination to beat in any series.

2. Bobby Anders‘ temper can get the best of him, but it’s obvious he can wheel that No. 20 around the 8000 Broadway quarter-mile. Mechanical issues have been a major problem in the second half of the season, resulting in him tumbling to sixth place in the standings.

3. Wes Mayfield is hardly a novice, but in his first year in a hobby stock he has demonstrated one important trait missing from his modified years — patience. Mayfield seems to have realized that to finish first, first you have to finish. He’s been one of the most pleasant surprises of 2008.

KA-CHING!

Here’s a look at the current and recent money leaders among the late models in points races ONLY:

1. Jason Frankel, $5,445
2. Mark Burgtorf, 5,075
3. Justin Reed, 3,115
4. Lonnie Bailey, 2,705
5. Terry Gallaher, 2,675
6. Kevin Tomlinson, 2,630
7. Matt Bailey, 2,595
8. Jason Perry, 2,505
9. Robby Warner 2,465
10. Nick Ingalls, 2,460
On the bubble: Jerry Weisenberger, 2,140, Keith Pratt, 2,110, Bill Genenbacher, 2,075, Dustin Neese, 2,070, Dustin Griffin, 2,025.

2007 LEADERS

1. Mark Burgtorf, $9,840
2. Terry Gallaher, 6,360
3. Lonnie Bailey, 5,095
4. Jason Frankel, 4,440
5. Kevin Tomlinson, 3,950
6. Keith Pratt, 3,930
7. Dustin Neese, 3,885
8. Justin Reed, 3,830
9. Jerry Weisenberger, 3,760
10. Ron Elbe, 3,495
On the bubble: Jason Perry, 3,450, Bill Genenbacher, 3,415, Joey Gower, 3,225, Denny Woodworth 3,165, Robby Warner, 3070.

2006 LEADERS

1. Mark Burgtorf, $10,460
2. Joey Gower, 4,775
3. Denny Woodworth, 4,570
4. Jerry Weisenberger, 4,360
5. Lonnie Bailey, 4,310
6. Boone McLaughlin, 4,180
7. Tom Darbyshire, 3,680
8. Brian Kenning, 3,400
9. Justin Reed, 3,370
10. Robby Warner, 3,280
On the bubble: Kevin Tomlinson, 2,755, Matt Bailey, 2,510, Bill Genenbacher, 2,505, Terry Gallaher, 2,370, Nick Ingalls, 2,025.

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(Our good friend Geoffrey Stephens has been hard at work. Enjoy his research!)

Ever
wonder how drivers that rarely score a top 10 finish can continuously
find work in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series? Robert Pressley, Hut Stricklin and
the like come to mind when I think about this.

Below is a look at the worst top 10 percentages among those drivers with 100-plus Cup starts:

1. Eddie Bierschwale – 0.85% (117 starts)
2. Tommy Gale – 1.63% (245 starts)
3. Trevor Boys – 1.96% (102 starts)
4. Tony Raines – 2.54% (118 starts)
5. Scott Wimmer – 2.83% (106 starts)
6. Jimmy Means – 3.74% (455 starts)
7. Dick May – 4.32% (185 starts)
8. Kevin Lepage – 4.48% (201 starts)
9. Ronnie Thomas – 4.57% (197 starts)
10. Robert Pressley – 5.37% (205 starts)

Here are the top 10:

1. Lee Petty 77.75% (427 starts)
2. Dick Hutcherson 70.87% (103 starts)
3. Rex White 69.96% (233 starts)
4. Tim Flock 68.98% (187 starts)
5. Herb Thomas 68.42% (228 starts)
6. Ned Jarrett 67.90% (352 starts)
7. Joe Weatherly 66.52% (230 starts)
8. David Pearson 63.76% (574 starts)
9. Dale Earnhardt 63.31% (676 starts)
10. Bobby Allison 62.12% (718 starts)

During the 587 starts Richard Petty made from his title years 1964-1979, he was the top in this category at 75.13%.

Dale
Earnhardt leads the modern era (1972-Current) with a 63.31% in his 676
starts, followed by: 2. Cale Yarborough 63.11% (366 starts), 3. Bobby
Allison 63.03% (476 starts), 4. Jeff Gordon 61.55% (528 starts), 5. David Pearson 60.19% (206 starts).

Top percentages in recent years (30-plus starts):

2008: Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards – 68.42%
2007: Jeff Gordon – 83.33%
2006: Jimmie Johnson – 66.67%
2005: Tony Stewart – 69.44%

Bottom percentages in recent years (30-plus starts):

2007: Paul Menard – 0.00%
2006: Sterling Marlin – 2.78%
2005: Bobby Hamilton, Jr. – 0.00%

CUP CHAMPS BY AGE

45 – Lee Petty (1959), Bobby Allison (1983)
44 – Lee Petty (1958)
43 – Dale Earnhardt (1994)
42 – Richard Petty (1979), Dale Earnhardt (1993), Dale Jarrett (1999)
41 – Joe Weatherly (1963)
40 – Lee Petty (1954), Joe Weatherly (1962), Dale Earnhardt (1991)
39 – Cale Yarborough (1978), Dale Earnhardt (1990), Terry Labonte (1996)
38 – Buck Baker (1957), Richard Petty (1975), Cale Yarborough (1977), Darrell Waltrip (1985)
37 – Buck Baker (1956), Bobby Isaac (1970), Richard Petty (1974), Cale Yarborough (1976), Alan Kulwicki (1992)
36 – Dale Earnhardt (1987), Bobby Labonte (2000)
35 – Richard Petty (1972), Darrell Waltrip (1982), Dale Earnhardt (1986)
34 – Red Byron (1949), Richard Petty (1971), David Pearson (1969), Darrell Waltrip (1981), Tony Stewart (2005)
33 – David Pearson (1968)
32 – Ned Jarrett (1965), Bill Elliott (1988), Rusty Wallace (1989)
31
- Tim Flock (1955), David Pearson (1966), Benny Parsons (1973), Tony
Stewart (2002), Matt Kenseth (2003), Jimmie Johnson (2007)
30 – Herb Thomas (1953), Rex White (1960), Richard Petty (1967), Jimmie Johnson (2006)
29 – Dale Earnhardt (1980), Jeff Gordon (2001)
28 – Herb Thomas (1951), Tim Flock (1952), Ned Jarrett (1961)
27 – Richard Petty (1964), Terry Labonte (1984)
26 – Jeff Gordon (1998)
25 – Jeff Gordon (1997), Kurt Busch (2004)
23 – Bill Rexford (1950), Jeff Gordon (1995)

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Separating the contenders from the pretenders

Posted by seighinger – July 22, 2008

There are five weeks of points racing remaining at Quincy Raceways. Here’s how the championship races break down:

LATE MODELS

Contenders: Jason Frankel (363 points), Justin Reed (342), Lonnie Bailey (339), Mark Burgtorf (338).

Favorite: This supposed to be Frankel’s year to establish himself as a force of the future in this region, and he has let absolutely no one down.

Dark horse: It seems crazy to refer to Burgtorf as a dark horse, but 25 points behind with five weeks of points racing remaining classifies him as such. Yet being Mark Burgtorf is a great equalizer and if Frankel falters that familiar red No. 7 will be waiting to pounce.

Notable: Bill Genenbacher is quietly putting together his finest season in a late model. He currently sits seventh in points and could realistically finish as high as seventh. His best performance to date was ninth in 2005.

MODIFIEDS

Contenders: Steven DeLonjay (374), Michael Long (370), Tony Dunker (369), Dave Wietholder (352).

Favorite: This is Long’s world, and the rest of the modifieds are simply passing through. Long missed a week, but didn’t miss a beat, coming back with a maximum 43-point performance Sunday night to pull within four points of rookie hotshot DeLonjay. Long will likely win another championship, but even that should not diminish the impact of what the 17-year-old DeLonjay has done this year in his first summer in a mod rod.

Dark horse: Dunker keeps hanging around and hanging around. Don’t forget about him — remember, he knows how to win a title (2004, 2003).

Notable: Shawn Deering is not going to win a title this year, but I expect him to be one of the chief contenders in 2009. He has patiently climbed to fifth in the championship standings and sits second to DeLonjay in second-half points (149-144). Deering has gotten better each of his three years in a modified and I look for that trend to continue.

STOCK CARS

Contenders: Chris Wibbell (439), Jeff Mueller (432), John Oliver Jr. (430).

Favorite: Wow, this is tough. I’ll take any of those three you don’t want. Mueller and Oliver Jr. have repeatedly found victory lane, but have been inconsistent. Wibbell is the steadiest of thetrio by far and has shown that he knows to go "points racing" at this time of year. I think I’ll go with Wibbell for that very reason.

Dark horse: There is none. These three have separated themselves from the rest of the pack, and barring a first-lap crash that takes all three out some Sunday night between now and Aug. 24 the champion will be either Wibbell, Mueller or Oliver.

Notable: Teenager Sarah Woodhurst struggled mightily the first half of the season, but in the last monthshe has righted most of her wrongs and has a chance to finish in the top 10 in points. Woodhurst currently rests in 11th place, 10 points away from the top 10.

HOBBY STOCKS

Contenders: Aaron Brocksieck (387), Wes Mayfield (376), Steve Carlin (373), James Leffew (360).

Favorite: I like Brocksieck’s chances. He’s been the steadiest in this class all season. I don’t mean to rub salt in a wound, but that late June DQ Leffew was saddled with looks bigger each week. Add the 40 points on to his total that he was penalized and … well, you can do the math.

Dark horse: Carlin has to go on one of his patented winning streaks. If he does, he can make up those 14 points.

Notable: Mayfield has never finished as high as second in points in any class he has raced, but the Hull resident has been consistent all season and is deserving of that spot.

DRIVER DOMINANCE INDEX

Aaron Brocksieck held on to No. 1, but the rest of the top 10 was jumbled. Hobby stocker Jim Powell at No. 9 is the only new member, although most pf the holdovers have new positions.

Simply divide the number of points a driver has earned by the
maximum number available for a driver’s percentage. The DDI shows how much
specific drivers dominate their divisions, in addition to what they do in the raw
points standings.

Stock cars are not eligible to be listed since that series’ heat races do not award points.

Here’s a look at the top overall drivers following July 20 races:

1. Aaron Brocksieck, hobby stocks, 387 of 430, .900 (TOP HOBBY STOCK DRIVER)
2. Wes Mayfield, hobby stocks, 376 of 430, .875
3. Steven DeLonjay, modifieds, 374 of 430, .870 (TOP MODIFIED DRIVER)
4. Steve Carlin, hobby stocks, 373 of 430, .868
5. Michael Long, modifieds, 370 of 430, .861
6. Tony Dunker, modifieds, 369 of 430, .858
7. Jason Frankel, late models, 363 of 430, .844 (TOP LATE MODEL DRIVER)
8. James Leffew, hobby stocks, 360 of 430, .837
9. Jim Powell, hobby stocks, 355 of 430, .826
10. Dave Wietholder, modifieds, 352 of 430, .819

PAST DRIVER DOMINANCE INDEX CHAMPIONS

Late Models

2007: Mark Burgtorf, .940
2006: Mark Burgtorf, .967
2005: Mark Burgtorf, .900
2004: Lonnie Bailey, .883
2003: Mark Burgtorf, .810
2002: Brent Slocum, .890
2001: Mark Burgtorf, .872
2000: Mark Burgtorf, .869
1999: Mark Burgtorf, .882
1998: Mark Burgtorf, .912

Modifieds

2007: Michael Long, .944
2006: Robbie Reed, .885

"A" Modifieds
2005: Hank DeLonjay, .938
2004: Hank DeLonjay, .885
2003: Hank DeLonjay, .910
2002: Hank DeLonjay, .902
2001: Vance Wilson, .866
2000: Sam Burgtorf, .863
1999: Sam Burgtorf, .896
1998: Sam Burgtorf, .916

"B" Modifieds
2005: Wyatt Lantz, .972
2004: Tony Dunker, .922
2003: Tony Dunker, .859
2002: Marty Hull Sr., 839
2001: Gary Dreyer, .856
2000: Kelly Bartz, .832
1999: Greg Uppinghouse, .922
1998: Gary Dreyer, .827

Hobby Stock/Bombers

2007: Todd Reichert, .897
2006: Steve Carlin, 918
2005: Eddie Dieker, .885
2004: Eddie Dieker, .851
2003: Steve Carlin, 900
2002: Eddie Dieker, .882
2001: Dave Wietholder, .852
2000: Bill Genenbacher, .839
1999: Eddie Dieker, .944
1998: Bill Genenbacher, .919

DEPENDABLE DRIVERS

Can Chris Wibbell run the table and complete every feature lap this season?

Here are the leaders through July 20:

1. Chris Wibbell, stock cars, 280 of 280, 1.000 (TOP STOCK CAR DRIVER)
2. Steven DeLonjay, modifieds, 308 of 316, .975 (TOP MODIFIED DRIVER)
3. Aaron Brocksieck, hobby stocks, 214 of 222, .964 (TOP HOBBY STOCK DRIVER)
4. Jason Perry, late models, 365 of 380, .961 (TOP LATE MODEL DRIVER)
5. Steve Carlin, hobby stocks, 212 of 222, .955
6. Dustin Neese, late models, 355 of 380, .934
7. Michael Long, modifieds, 292 of 316, .924
8-tie. Justin Reed, late models, 350 of 380, .921
8-tie. Mark Burgtorf, late models, 350 of 380, .921
10. Bruce Hatfield, hobby stocks, 252 of 280, .900

RUNNER-UP OR JUST THE FIRST LOSER?

The drivers who have finished second in this season’s features:

Late models

Jason Frankel, 2
Matt Bailey, 2
Mark Burgtorf, 1
Nick Ingalls, 1
Terry Gallaher, 1
Denny Woodworth, 1
Justin Reed, 1
Keith Pratt, 1
Kevin
Tomlinson, 1
Joey Gower 1.

Modifieds

Wyatt Lantz, 2
Steven DeLonjay, 1
Shawn Deering, 1
Todd Reed, 1
Joe Hooper, 1
Robbie Reed, 1
Tony Dunker, 1
Brandon Lennox, 1
Steve Arpin, 1
Michael Long, 1
Joe Bliven, 1

Stock cars

John Oliver, 4
Abe Huls, 3
Doug Huls, 2
Jeff Mueller, 2
Steve Steinkuhler, 1.

Hobby stocks

James Leffew, 3
Aaron Brocksieck, 2
Steve Watkins Jr., 2
Wes Mayfield, 2
Steve Carlin, 1
Aaron Brocksieck, 1
Bobby Anders, 1
Jim Powell, 1

CLOSE CALLS

The closest feature finishes through July 20:

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Frankel denies Burgtorf 200th career feature victory

Posted by seighinger – July 21, 2008

Cleaning out the Sunday night notebook:

Jason Frankel’s victory in the late model main event denied Mark
Burgtorf his 200th career feature win. Frankel now has 14 victories,
including five features, since returning to Quincy Raceways full time
in midseason 2007.

Jim Powell’s hobby stock feature victory snapped a string of nine
straight wins by Illinois drivers in that series. The last Missouri
hotshoe to have won a hobby stock main event was, ironically, Powell on
April 20.

There were only 13 cautions among the four series, which was one off
the season low (12) for stoppages way back on April 6. There were no
yellow flags in the late model division, the first class to post a
goose egg this season.

The 14 late models in the pits matched the June 10 (NASCAR Night) season low.

Best line of the night was provided by announcer Doug Mealy,
marveling at Frankel”s late model feature run in a borrowed car. "Is
this dude a wheel man or what?!" Mealy said to the crowd. Frankel was
driving Robby Warner’s No. 79 because Frankel’s No. 0f had engine
problems and Warner was sidelined with an injured wrist.

Frankel posted the fastest feature lap for late models at
69.809 mph. Only Mark Burgtorf’s 70.091 on April 20 has been quicker
this season for IMCA cars.

Mark Burgtorf’s late model dash victory tied with him Lonnie Bailey for the most (26) in the track’s modern era (since 1999).

Stock car contender Chris Wibbell remains the only driver at the
track to have finished all of his series’ feature laps. Wibbell’s string is
now at 280.

Michael Long and retired Hank DeLonjay are now tied for most
modified feature victories (42) in the modern era. Twenty-seven of
Long’s have come in the last two seasons, including 11 this summer.

Second-half points leaders are Burgtorf (late models), Steven
DeLonjay (modifieds), Jeff Mueller (stock cars) and James Leffew (hobby
stocks). Interestingly, only DeLonjay is the season points leader in
his division.

STEVIE DIRT REGIONAL RANKINGS

The following late model and modified rankings reflect action through July 20.

LATE MODELS
Previous rankings in parentheses

1. (1.) Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 324 points
2. (2.) Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 258
3. (3.) Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 206
4. (4.) Justin Reed, Quincy, Ill., 157
5. (5.) Matt Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 146
6. (6.) Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill., 141
7. (7.) Keith Pratt, Quincy, Ill., 127
8. (9.) Tom Darbyshire, Morning Sun, Iowa, 122
9. (10.) Tom Bowling, Danville, Iowa, 108
10. (8.) Tom Goble, Burlington, Iowa, 105

11. (11.) Jay Johnson, West Burlington, Iowa, 83
12. (12.) Sam Halstead, New London, Iowa, 79
13. (13.) Boone McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa, 68
14. (19.) Kevin Tomlinson, New London, Mo., 67
15-tie. (18.) Matt Strassheim, West Burlington, Iowa, 66
15-tie. (16.) Jason Perry, Payson, Ill., 66
17-tie. (14-tie.) Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill., 61
17-tie. (14-tie.) Terry Gallaher, New London, Mo., 61
17-tie. (17.) Dustin Griffin, Quincy, Ill., 61
20. (NR) Colby Springsteen, Morning Sun, Iowa, 60

Note: Rankings based on performances at Quincy
Raceways, 34 Raceway, Lee County Speedway. Points awarded on
25-20-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 scale for feature placements.

Previous No. 1 Weekly Rankings
Week 10: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 9: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 8: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.,
Week 7: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2-tie. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill.
Week 6: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 5: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 4: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 3: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 2: Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.
Week 1: Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 2. Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill.

Late Model Regional Recap

34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa: Tom Darbyshire
led a parade of Iowa drivers who grabbed the top four feature spots.
Tom Bowling, Colby Springsteen and Matt Strassheim completed the
quartet. Keith Pratt of Quincy finished fifth, the only non-Iowa
hotshoe in the top seven.

34 Raceway Late Model Points
West Burlington, Iowa
1. Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 402 points
2. Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 392
3. Tom Bowling, Danville, Iowa, 389
4. Tom Goble, Burlington, Iowa, 381
5. Matt Strassheim, West Burlington, Iowa, 363

Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa: Rained out Friday night.

MODIFIEDS
Previous rankings in parentheses

1. (1.) Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 410 points
2. (2.) Dean McGee, Galesburg, Ill., 257
3. (3.) Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa, 244
4. (4.) Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 242
5. (6.) David Holder, Clarence, Mo., 234
6. (5.) Brandon Lennox, New London, Mo., 230
7. (7.) Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill., 184
8. (8.) Josh Foster, Montrose, Iowa, 177
9. (9.) Steven DeLonjay, Quincy, Ill., 163
10. (10.) Tony Dunker, Quincy, Ill., 135

11. (13-tie.) Dennis Laveine, Burlington, Iowa, 117
12-tie. (11.) Tony Fraise, Donnellson, Iowa, 110
12-tie. (13-tie.) Andy Krieger, Burlington, Iowa, 110
14. (19.) Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill., 108
15. (12.) Wyatt Lantz, Augusta, Ill., 104
16. (15.) Robbie Reed, Quincy, Ill., 92
17. (18.) Kevin Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 88
18. (NR) Matt Dotson, Sturgeon, Mo., 85
19. (16.) Vance Wilson, Currysville, Mo., 84
20. (17.) Mike Weikert Jr., Burlington, Iowa, 80

21. (18.) Scotty Roberts, Columbia, Mo., 73
22. (NR) Chris Larson, Keokuk, Iowa, 72
23-tie. (NR) Brandon Savage, Keokuk, Iowa, 65
23-tie. (NR) Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa, 65
25. (NR) Brandon Rothzen, Media, Ill., 64

On the bubble: Darin Thye,
Burlington, Iowa, 59; Shawn Deering, Quincy, Ill., 58; Brad Carson, Colchester, Ill., 51.

Previous No. 1 Weekly Rankings
Week 9: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill.
Week 8: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill.
Week 7: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa.
Week 6: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa.
Week 5: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 4: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 3: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 2: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.
Week 1: Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 2. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa.

Modified Regional Recap

Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa: Rained out Friday night.

24 Raceway, Moberly, Mo.: David
Holder won the feature to continue his stranglehold on the series and
now leads runner-up Brandon Lennox by 92 points. Steven DeLonjay of
Quincy was fifth.

24 Raceway Modified Points
Moberly, Mo.

1. David Holder, Clarence, Mo., 558 points
2. Brandon Lennox, New London, Mo., 466
3. Matt Dotson, Sturgeon, Mo., 408
4. Vance Wilson, Curryville, Mo., 306
5. Kelly Smith, Kirksville, Mo., 302

34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa: Jeff Schroyer of Boone, Iowa, captured the feature, holding off Jeff Waterman, Dennis Laveine, Dean McGee and Kevin Cale.

34 Raceway Modified Points
West Burlington, Iowa

1. Bill Roberts Jr., Burlington, Iowa, 378 points
2-tie. Dennis Laveine, Burlington, Iowa, 367
2-tie. Andy Krieger, Burlington, Iowa, 367
4. Dean McGee Sr., Galesburg, Ill., 366
5. Kevin Goben, Sherrard, Ill., 321

QUINCY RACEWAYS LEADERS

Track Points

Second-Half Points

Feature Points

Heat Points

Herald-Whig Performance Points

Money Earned (Points races only)

Victories

Late Models

Total: Mark Burgtorf 14, Jason Frankel 7.
Feature: Mark Burgtorf 6, Jason Frankel 2.
Heat: Mark Burgtorf 5, Lonnie Bailey 4.
Dash: Mark Burgtorf 3, Robby Warner 2, Jason Frankel 2.

Modifieds

Total: Michael Long 25, Dave Wietholder 9.
Feature: Michael Long 11, Dave Wietholder 2.
Heat: Michael Long 9, Jared Schlipman 4, Dave Wietholder 4.
Dash: Michael Long 5, Dave Wietholder 2, Brandon Lennox 2.

Stock Cars

Total: Jeff Mueller 9, John Oliver Jr. 8.
Feature: Jeff Mueller 5, Dave Wietholder 2, John Oliver Jr. 2.
Heats: John Oliver Jr. 6, Jeff Mueller 4, Dave Wietholder 4.

Hobby Stocks

Total: James Leffew 8, Aaron Brocksieck 7, Steve Carlin 6.
Feature: Aaron Brocksieck 3, James Leffew 3.
Heat: Steve Carlin Steve Carlin 5, James Leffew 5, Aaron Brocksieck 4.

FASTEST FEATURE LAPS

Late Models

Fast laps

Mark Burgtorf, 6
Jason Frankel, 1
Justin Reed, 1
Kevin Tomlinson, 1
Robby Warner, 1
Tom Darbyshire, 1
Ed Dixon, 1
Terry Neal, 1

Modifieds

Fast laps

Michael Long, 11
Jared Schlipman, 1
Dave Wietholder, 1
Joe Hooper, 1

Stock Cars

Fast laps

Jeff Mueller, 5
John Oliver Jr., 3
Chris Wibbell, 2
Doug Huls, 1
Dave Wietholder, 1

FEATURE WINNERS

Late models

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows):

Mark
Burgtorf, 96
Kevin Tomlinson, 48
Jason Frankel, 47
Terry Neal, 46
Kevin Tomlinson, 39
Robby Warner, 30
Jason
Frankel, 29
Matt Bailey, 29
Dustin Griffin, 26
Nick Ingalls, 25
Terry
Gallaher 20

Modifieds

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows, including Rumble on the River):

Michael Long, 168
Dave Wietholder, 39
Jared Schlipman, 36
Todd Reed, 20
Brandon Lennox, 12

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows): Steven DeLonjay 308, Michael Long 292, Shawn Deering 285, Dave Wietholder 268, Tony Dunker 249.

Stock Cars

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows):

Jeff Mueller, 100
Dave Wietholder, 47
John Oliver Jr., 26
Steve Steinkuhler, 24
Jake Wenig, 21
Chris Wibbell, 18
Doug Huls, 14

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows): Chris
Wibbell 280, Bruce Hatfield 252, John Oliver Jr.
243, Jeff Mueller 236, Steve Steinkuhler 235, Dave Wietholder 231.

Hobby Stocks

Feature laps led (weekly Sunday night shows, plus June 10 points race):

Jim Leffew, 46
Jim Powell, 42
Travis Booher, 41
Steve Carlin, 33
Aaron Brocksieck, 23
Bobby Anders, 22

Feature laps run (weekly Sunday night shows, plus June 10 points race): Aaron Brocksieck 214, Steve Carlin 212, Jim Leffew 199, Wes Mayfield 196, Jim Powell 190.

CAR COUNTS

The averages

Modifieds: 23.3 (Season highs: 34, June 1; 33, April 20)
Late models: 20.0 (Season highs: 42, April 27; 27, June 29)
Stock cars: 15.1 (Season high: 21, July 20)
Hobby stocks: 14.3 (Season high: 17, June 8)

TOTAL CARS
Sunday night shows (only) average: 69.3
2007 average: 66.3

Weekly totals
April 6: 59
April 20: 84
April 27: 65
May 4: 81
May 18: 70
June 1: 95 (sprint cars, no hobby stocks)
June 8: 72
June 22: 73
June 29: 77
July 6: 69
July 13: 63
July 20: 68

CAUTION CITY

These are the average number of cautions per show:

Modifieds: 11.3
Hobby stocks: 4.7
Stock cars: 4.5
Late models: 3.6

2008 total cautions: 318
2007: 493
2006: 448

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Quincy Raceways preview for July 20

Posted by seighinger – July 17, 2008

Car counts have been stronger than originally expected this season at Quincy Raceways. Despite gas that has topped $4 a gallon and an inflation rate that shows no sign of relenting, the track has a chance to average 70-plus cars per show for only the second time in five years. Going into Sunday night, the season average is 69.3, a mark that will likely increase with a $1,000 to win stock car special planned.

Why has Quincy remained strong when a track like Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo., has closed its doors, Vermilion County Speedway near Danville is on the verge of doing the same and two tracks in southeastern Iowa are rumored to be in trouble?

Actually, the answer is not all that complicated. Quincy Raceways is positioned near a population hub that many dirt tracks are not. There are 65,000 people within a 15-to-30 minute drive.

Quincy is also helped by the high number of racers who live in and around the city. Tracks that rely on travelers are the ones that are struggling mightily.

The track has a dedicated fan and racer base that will support it because those both appreciate the tradition of a facility that has been there since 1975. It’s an important part of their lives.

There have been hard times before — although maybe not as difficult as what we might yet face — and the track and its fans/racers have survived. And both will survive this current attack on the economy, too.

And give owner Tony Rhinberger some credit. He’s doing his best to hold the line on prices. Remember, his costs have skyrocketed, too.

Come next spring, look for an increasing number of tracks to either not open or run reduced schedules if the recession drags into 2009. Those that have suffered sagging attendance and car counts will not be able to absorb a second straight year of the same. Neither of those problems should ever be a worry at Quincy. Be grateful.

Here’s a closer look at the average weekly car counts through the years:

LATE MODELS

IMCA era (since 1998)
2008: 21
2007: 22
2006: 25
2005: 20
2004: 17
2003: 16
2002: 16
2001: 16
2000: 16
1999: 18
1998: 15

Pre-IMCA era
1997: 13
1996: 14
1995: 16
1994: 13
1993: 17
1992: 16
1991: 15
1975-90 not available

MODIFIEDS

One class
2008: 24
2007: 22
2006: 19

"A" modifieds
2005: 14
2004: 15
2003: 15
2002: 17
2001: 18
2000: 15
1999: 15
1998: 13
1997: 15
1996: 13
1995: 12
1994: 12
1993: 16

One class
1992: 22
1991: 22
1988-90 not available

"B" modifieds
2005: 13
2004: 18
2003: 22
2002: 24
2001: 22
2000: 16
1999: 16
1998: 15
1997: 12
1996: 14
1995: 14
1994: 14
1993: 6

HOBBY STOCKS/BOMBERS

Hobby stocks
2008: 14
2007: 15

Bombers
2006: 21
2005: 20
2004: 23
2003: 30
2002: 31
2001: 31
2000: 30
1999: 22
1998: 22
1997: 19
1996: 18
1995: 21
1994: 17
1993: 22
1992: 21
1991: 29
1987-90 not available

TOTAL CARS

2008: 69
2007: 66
2006: 76
2005: 67
2004: 73
2003: 82
2002: 87
2001: 86
2000: 77
1999: 71
1998: 64
1997: 59
1996: 60
1995: 62
1994: 56
1993: 61
1992: 59
1991: 66
pre-1990 not available

QUINCY RACEWAYS SUNDAY NIGHT GUIDE

Race time: 6:30 p.m.

Weather forecast: Perfect.

THE SKINNY

Late Models: The next feature Mark Burgtorf wins will be the 200th of his career. There’s a good chance it could come this weekend. Burgtorf races tonight at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, and then journeys to Wheatland, Mo., on Saturday. If there is no checkered flag at either of those two stops, he will try for No. 200 Sunday at Quincy Raceways … Don’t look now, but that much-anticipated Burgtorf-Jason Frankel battle for the championship might be coming to fruition. Easily the three most-talked about items this week have been Burgtorf’s charge up the points standings (he’s now fourth, despite missing one week), Michael Long’s absence a week ago in the modified division and Dave Wietholder’s sweep of the modified and stock car features … Justin Reed has quietly strung together an impressive season in the Deery Brothers Summer Series. Reed currently sits third with 336 points, but is only 14 behind leader Boone McLaughlin (350). That Labor Day weekend Deery race in Quincy might see Reed battling for the points lead.

Most recent feature winner: Mark Burgtorf, July 13.

Pick to click: Mark Burgtorf, especially if No. 200 is a possibility.

Modifieds: Michael Long is expected to return to Sunday night’s starting grid after missing last week to race in Moberly, Mo. Long is now third in points with 328, trailing Steven DeLonjay (336) and Tony Dunker (331). What was once a runaway points race is now a dogfight. It’s the first time a driver other than Long has led the modified division since September 2006 … And don’t forget about Dave Wietholder, who rests in fourth (325) and is definitely on a roll after winning last week’s feature. Wietholder is first in second-half points with 113, leading DeLonjay (111) and Shawn Deering (104) … For some unexplained reason, modified speeds have been down an average 4 mph the past month. The other two divisions monitored by the transponders (late models, stock cars) have remained steady.

Most recent feature winner: Dave Wietholder, July 13.

Pick to click: Michael Long, assuming that red No. 18 is back at The Bullring.

Stock Cars: Look who’s in first place! The Dallas City Ironman, Chris Wibbell, is eight points up on John Oliver Jr. and 13 over Jeff Mueller. Oliver and Mueller have commanded most of the attention this season, but Wibbell — the only driver to run all feature laps in any of the track’s four series — hung close and waited for his chance. It came last week when Oliver exited the first lap of the feature after being involved in a crash … The stock cars will be running for a $1,000 first prize Sunday and a season-high field of around 30 cars is expected. Look for a lot of new cars this week at 8000 Broadway … The stock cars are the only class with no back-to-back feature winner.

Most recent feature winner: Jeff Mueller, July 6.

Pick to click: John Oliver Jr., who should rebound after last week’s disappointing first-lap exit.

Hobby Stocks: Arguably the hottest driver at the track is James Leffew, who has won two straight features. If not for a June 22 DQ he would have three checkered flags in four weeks. Is there enough time for Leffew to make up a 30-point deficit? Maybe he and late model driver Mark Burgtorf should compare notes since they are both attempting memorable comebacks … Travis Booher has moved into 10th place in career hobby stock/bomber points in the track’s modern era (since 1998) and has a chance to climb as high as No. 7 before the season ends … Steve Carlin needs 381 points to become the second series driver to reach 5,000 career track points. Eddie Dieker is the all-time leader with 5,731.

Most recent feature winner: James Leffew, July 13.

Pick to click: James Leffew. He is seeking the first three-peat of the season for the hobbies.

STEVIE DIRT REGIONAL RANKINGS

By request, here’s a breakdown of this week’s SDRR rankings (released on Monday) by state:

LATE MODELS

Illinois

1. Jason Frankel, Quincy, Ill., 299 points
2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill., 238
3. Lonnie Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 204
4. Justin Reed, Quincy, Ill., 157
5. Matt Bailey, Quincy, Ill., 146
6. Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill., 129
7. Keith Pratt, Quincy, Ill., 117
8. Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill., 61
9. Jason Perry, Payson, Ill., 58
10. Dustin Griffin, Quincy, Ill., 57

On the bubble: Dustin Neese, Nebo, Ill., 50.

Note: Rankings based on performances at Quincy
Raceways, 34 Raceway, Lee County Speedway. Points awarded on
25-20-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 scale for feature placements.

Iowa

1. Tom Goble, Burlington, Iowa, 101
2. Tom Darbyshire, Morning Sun, Iowa, 97
3. Tom Bowling, Danville, Iowa, 88
4. Jay Johnson, West Burlington, Iowa, 83
5. Sam Halstead, New London, Iowa, 73
6. Boone McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa, 68
7. Matt Strassheim, West Burlington, Iowa, 54
8. Colby Springsteen, Morning Sun, Iowa, 45
9. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 41
10-tie. Andy Nezworksi, Buffalo, Iowa, 29
10-tie. Terry Neal, Ely, Iowa, 29

On the bubble: Cory Richards, 24.

Note: Rankings based on performances at Quincy
Raceways, 34 Raceway, Lee County Speedway. Points awarded on
25-20-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 scale for feature placements.

MODIFIEDS

Illinois

1. Michael Long, Quincy, Ill., 385 points
2. Dean McGee, Galesburg, Ill., 245
3. Dave Wietholder, Liberty, Ill., 184
4. Steven DeLonjay, Quincy, Ill., 143
5. Tony Dunker, Quincy, Ill., 120
6. Wyatt Lantz, Augusta, Ill., 104
7. Robbie Reed, Quincy, Ill., 92
8. Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill., 76
9. Brad Carson, Colchester, Ill., 51
10. Joe Bliven, Quincy, Ill., 41

Iowa

1. Bill Roberts, Burlington, Iowa, 244
2. Tyler Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 242
3. Josh Foster, Montrose, Iowa, 177
4. Tony Fraise, Donnellson, Iowa, 110
5-tie. Dennis Laveine, Burlington, Iowa, 102
5-tie. Andy Krieger, Burlington, Iowa, 102
7. Mike Weikert Jr., Burlington, Iowa, 80
8. Kevin Cale, Donnellson, Iowa, 78
9. Chris Larson, Keokuk, 72
10. Brandon Savage, Keokuk, 65

Missouri

1. Brandon Lennox, New London, Mo., 210
2. David Holder, Clarence, Mo., 209
3. Vance Wilson, Currysville, Mo., 84
4. Scotty Roberts, Columbia, Mo., 73
5. Matt Dotson, Sturgeon, Mo., 70
6-tie. Kelly Smith, Kirksville, Mo., 41
6-tie. Randy Mauzey, Madison, Mo., 41
8. Terry Wilson, Bowling Green, Mo., 40
9. Jody Wood, Kahoka, Mo., 32
10. Kevin Blackburn, Fulton, Mo., 29

QUINCY RACEWAYS LEADERS

Track Points

Late Models: Jason Frankel 322, Justin Reed 313, Lonnie Bailey 309, Mark Burgtorf 297.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 336, Tony Dunker 331, Michael Long 328, Dave Wietholder 325.
Stock Cars: Chris Wibbell 403, John Oliver Jr. 395, Jeff Mueller 392, Steve Steinkuhler 373.
Hobby Stocks: Aaron Brocksieck 349, Steve Carlin 338, Wes Mayfield 335, James Leffew 319.

Second-Half Points

Late Models: Mark Burgtorf 120, Jason Frankel 114, Justin Reed 111.
Modifieds: Dave Wietholder 113, Steven DeLonjay 111, Shawn Deering 104.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller 108, Chris Wibbell 108, Doug Huls 104.
Hobby Stocks: Jim Leffew 127, Aaron Brocksieck 122, Steve Carlin 113.

Feature Points

Late Models: Jason Frankel 314, Justin Reed 306, Lonnie Bailey 296.
Modifieds: Steven DeLonjay 324, Tony Dunker 321, Dave Wietholder 313.
Stock Cars: Chris Wibbell 403, John Oliver Jr. 395, Jeff Mueller 392.
Hobby Stocks: Aaron Brocksieck 334, Wes Mayfield 325, Steve Carlin 318.

Heat Points

Late Models: Matt Bailey 16, Lonnie Bailey 13, Dustin Griffin 10, Joey Gower 10.
Modifieds: Michael Long 22, Wyatt Lantz 13, Dave Wietholder 12, Steven DeLonjay 12.
Hobby Stocks: Steve Carlin 20, James Leffew 17, Bobby Anders 15, Aaron Brocksieck 15.

Herald-Whig Performance Points

Late Models: Mark Burgtorf 121, Denny Woodworth 64, Jason Frankel 59.
Modifieds: Michael Long 174, Daved Wietholder 75, Steven DeLonjay 61.
Stock Cars: John Oliver Jr. 82, Jeff Mueller 75, Doug Huls 56.
Hobby Stocks: James Leffew 91, Aaron Brocksieck 88, Jim Powell 63.

Money Earned (Points races only)

Late Models: Jason Frankel $4,725, Mark Burgtorf
$4,465, Justin Reed $2,975, Matt Bailey $2,595, Lonnie Bailey $2,555,
Robby Warner $2,465. (Terry Neal has $3,100
from the recent Titan Wheel Shootout, but he is
not a track regular.)
Modifieds: Michael Long $3,130, Tony Dunker $1,880, Steven DeLonjay $1,875, Dave Wietholder $1,860.
Stock Cars: Jeff Mueller $2,375, John Oliver Jr, $2,285, Abe Huls $1,890, Chris Wibbell $1,885.
Hobby Stocks: James Leffew $1,020, Aaron Brocksieck $1,015, Travis Booher $820.

LATE MODEL NATIONAL RANKINGS

latemodelracer.com

1. Billy Moyer
2. Jimmy Owens
3. Scott Bloomquist
4. Steve Francis
5. Josh Richards
6. Dennis Erb Jr.
7. Shane Clanton
8. Jimmy Mars
9. Earl Pearson Jr.
10. Tim McCreadie
11. Shannon Babb
12. Darrell Lanigan
13. Brian Shirley
14. Eddie Carrier Jr.
15. Clint Smith

hoseheads.com

1. Billy Moyer
2. Scott Bloomquist
3. Jimmy Owens
4. Steve Francis
5. Josh Richards
6. Earl Pearson Jr.
7. Shannon Babb
8. Brady Smith
9. Shane Clanton
10. Tim McCreadie

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Who, if anyone, was last to win three titles in same year?

Posted by seighinger – July 15, 2008

Quincy late model driver Jason Frankel might have the opportunity accomplish something even more special than originally thought.

Frankel is the current points leader at Quincy Raceways, 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, and Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa. If he can hang on in the second half of the season and pull off this unusual hat trick, who will he join in this accomplishment?

Anyone?

My research is fairly complete back into the mid and late 1990s and I cannot find any driver in Illinois, Iowa or Missouri with three track titles in the same year during that time, but there remains a hole or two in those findings so I am not offering that with 100 percent confidence.

This is where any and all of you reading this can help, especially all of you oldtimers out there — Danny Rosencrans, are you listenin’? I need some help in research and development.

Anything any of you can add to the lists below — or farther back — will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to comment, email or call. I’d like to see how far back we can get by the end of the season. Even if Frankel is unable to pull off this impressive feat we will have some tools for future use.

FYI–I have all the past Quincy Raceways champions and most of those at Iowa and Illinois tracks back into the mid to late 1990s.

Thanks in advance for your help.

TWO TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS, SAME SEASON
Quincy area drivers in bold face italics

2007

Bryan Collins: Tri-City Speedway, I-55 Raceway
Terry Neal: Jackson County, Davenport
Darrel DeFrance: Des Moines, Webster City
Andy Eckrich: Farley, Dubuque

2006

Darrel DeFrance: Webster City, Des Moines
Bryan Collins: Tri-City Speedway, I-55 Raceway
Wes Steidinger: Fairbury, Farmer City

2005

Ed Dixon: I-55 Raceway, Belle Clair
Terry Neal: Jackson County, Davenport

2004

Lonnie Bailey: Quincy, Lee County
Rob Toland: Davenport, Quad City

2003

Frankie Martin: Highland, Belle Clair
Jeff Aikey: Farley, Dubuque

2002

Roger Long: Fairbury, Farmer City

2001

Mark Faust: Highland, Belle Clair
Rob Toland: Jackson County, Quad City

2000

Rick Wages: Davenport, Quad City

1999

Mark Burgtorf: Quincy, Lee County
Ed Dixon: I-55 Raceway, Belle Clair

1998

Mark Burgtorf: Quincy, Lee County

DRIVER DOMINANCE INDEX

There’s a new leader in the DDI. Hobby stock ace Aaron Brocksieck has unseated season-long No. 1 Michael Long, who skipped Sunday night to run for the big modified bucks over in Moberly, Mo.

Simply divide the number of points a driver has earned by the
maximum number available. This little statistical tool shows how much
specific drivers dominate their divisions, in addition to what they do in the raw
points standings.

Stock cars are not eligible to be listed since that series’ heat races do not award points.

Here’s a look at the top overall drivers following July 13 races:

1. Aaron Brocksieck, hobby stocks, 349 of 387, .902
2. Steve Carlin, hobby stocks, 338 of 387, .873
3. Steven DeLonjay, modifieds, 336 of 387, .868
4. Wes Mayfield, hobby stocks, 335 of 387, .866
5. Tony Dunker, modifieds, 331 of 387, .855
6. Michael Long, modifieds, 328 of 387, .848
7. Dave Wietholder, modifieds, 325 of 387, .840
8. Jason Frankel, late models, 322 of 387, .826
9. James Leffew, hobby stocks,m 319 of 387, .824
10. Justin Reed, late models, 313 of 387, .809

DEPENDABLE DRIVERS

Chris Wibbell rolls on. The Dallas City Ironman has been able to keep his car together and avoid the five-car pileups to run all 245 feature laps in the stock car division. No other driver in any of the four series has done better than miss eight laps.

Here are the leaders through July 13:

1. Chris Wibbell, stock cars, 245 of 245, 1.000
2. Steven DeLonjay, modifieds, 283 of 291, .972
3. Aaron Brocksieck, hobby stocks, 194 of 202, .960
4. Jason Perry, late models, 335 of 350, .957
5. Steve Carlin, hobby stocks, 192 of 202, .951
6. Dustin Neese, late models, 325 of 350, .929
7. Michael Long, modifieds, 267 of 291, .918
8-tie. Justin Reed, late models, 320 of 350, .914
8-tie. Mark Burgtorf, late models, 320 of 350, .914
10. Bruce Hatfield, hobby stocks, 218 of 245, .889

RUNNER-UP OR JUST THE FIRST LOSER?

The drivers who have finished second in this season’s features:

Late models

Jason Frankel, 2
Matt Bailey, 2
Nick Ingalls, 1
Terry Gallaher, 1
Denny Woodworth, 1
Justin Reed, 1
Keith Pratt, 1
Kevin
Tomlinson, 1
Joey Gower 1.

Modifieds

Wyatt Lantz, 2
Steven DeLonjay, 1
Todd Reed, 1
Joe Hooper, 1
Robbie Reed, 1
Tony Dunker, 1
Brandon Lennox, 1
Steve Arpin, 1
Michael Long, 1
Joe Bliven, 1

Stock cars

John Oliver, 4
Abe Huls, 2
Doug Huls, 2
Jeff Mueller, 2
Steve Steinkuhler, 1.

Hobby stocks

James Leffew, 3
Aaron Brocksieck, 2
Steve Watkins Jr., 2
Steve Carlin, 1
Wes Mayfield, 1
Aaron Brocksieck, 1
Bobby Anders, 1
Jim Powell, 1

CLOSE CALLS

The closest feature finishes through July 13:

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