Bud 50 Rescheduled for Friday, May 30th

(Restructured format) UMP Late Models $5,000 to Win (NO Entry FEE) Date: Friday, May 30, 2014 “Bud 40” Late Models $5000 to win – 40 Lap Feature (NO ENTRY FEE) To honor our commitment to our regular classes, all the classes scheduled to run May 30th will be running their regular weekly show: Modified, Crate LM, Street Stock, Factory Stocks and Dirt Divas Pit Passes: $35 (Kids 12 &under $10) Pit Gates open at 5:00 Late Models Group Qualifying at 7:00 Racing at 7:30 General Admission: $20 (Kids 12 & under free) Gates open at 5:30 First Responder Night ½ price Admission to all Police, EMT, Firefighters (Must show I.D.) FREE Camping (No Hook [...]

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Randy Korte, Ray Walsh, Kolby Vandenbergh, Matt Hancock, Travis Bittle & Ryan Hamilton take wins at Tri-City Speedway!

Randy Korte Ray Walsh Kolby Vandenbergh Matt Hancock Travis Bittle Ryan Hamilton CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY! Tri City Speedway Granite City, IL Race Results for 5/23/2014 UMP Late Models - A-Main (18) Car No Driver Hometown 1 00 Randy Korte Highland, IL 2 B5 Brandon Sheppard Berlin, IL 3 81JR Jason Riggs Harrisburg, IL 4 82 Billy Laycock (L) Marine, IL 5 24 Ryan Unzicker El Paso, IL 6 33F Rickey Frankel (L) Quincy, IL 7 17 Jim Shereck St. Charles, MO 8 92W Scott Weber (L) Festus, MO 9 30 Mark Voigt Marine, IL 10 1ST Justin Reed Camp Point, IL 11 17V Michael VandeRiet Jr. Mexico, MO 12 32 Derek Fetter (L) Troy, MO 13 5A [...]

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#88 Cody Thornhill

Driver Hometown:St.louis mo Car Owner:Thornhill Crew Members:Sage blake ricky baby james doug dude ronald and many others Years In Racing:4 years Sponsors: Turner lawn Brocks auto salvage Fox roofing Pavement maint kbc graphics emmendorfers service station Family:baby james jessica sage matthew mom & mama Job Info:lawn barber & a heavy hauler Racing Accomplishments:7 heat wins 1 feature win Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:cody.thornhill.39@facebook.com

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61s Ricky smith

              Driver Hometown: Godfrey,IL Car Owner:Rick Gabriel Crew Members:BObby Trevor Mom Randy Willie Hank Jerry Caylee Shelia Richie Grandpa Rick Years In Racing:3 Sponsors:Willies tire shop, advanced auto parts, Springman electric Family:Richie Gabriel Marilyn Gabriel Rick Job Info:Andy's tire and auto Racing Accomplishments:2012 rookie of the year Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:

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RAIN FORCES “HUT HUNDRED” CANCELLATION

By Dick Jordan - Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in the St. Louis area expected tonight and continuing into Friday have forced cancellation of Friday night’s scheduled “Hut Hundred” Honda USAC National Midget race at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. It marks the second consecutive rainout for the traditional event which dates back to 1954. Saturday night’s “Belleville Bash” at Belle Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill., co-sanctioned by POWRi, remains on tap at the spectacular high-banked quarter-mile dirt oval. The Honda USAC National Midgets return to Tri-City Speedway in Granite City for the October-2-3-4 “Gold Crown Midget Nationals.” Rico Abreu of [...]

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94K Kevin Graf

          Driver Hometown: Hazelwood, MO Car Owner: Kevin Graf Crew Members: Franke Bruno, Eric Holt, Mike Vaughn Years In Racing: Been racing since 1991, but have not raced every year. Sponsors: 4anOffice.com, Complete Auto Body, Mason Signs, Metro Shooting Supplies, Mile 277 Bar and Grill, McGrath Environmental Associates, Schaeffer Oil, The Biking Life, The Neon Cycle, The Graf Group Insurance Services Family: Wife- Kimberley, Daughters- Kara Lippmann and son in law Nick Lippmann and Krystal Diamond. Job Info: Mixer driver for Raineri Building and Materials Racing Accomplishments: Have raced off and on since 1991, but only three years for points. Ran for points in 1995 with a [...]

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14 Tommy Gaither

Driver Hometown: Bunker hill, IL Car Owner: Alan Wheeler Crew Members: Grandpa Alan, Grandpa Bob, Dad (Bill), Mom (Jamey), Grandma T, Josh, Zach, Caylee Years In Racing: 7 Sponsors: Willies Tire Shop, L&T Construction, Kinder Auto Repair Family: Job Info: Engineer Racing Accomplishments: 2009 TCS SS 5th place in points, 2011 TCS SS track champion Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:

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Scott Bloomquist Blasts to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at Tri-City Speedway

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY! PONTOON BEACH, IL (May 2, 2014) - Scott Bloomquist led all 100 laps to win tonight's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Spring Classic at Tri-City Speedway. Bloomquist was only challenged a few times by runner-up Jimmy Owens as he won for the second time in the last three LOLMDS races. Trailing Bloomquist and Owens to the finish line were Randy Korte, Don O'Neal, and John Blankenship. "Our Sweet-Bloomquist car has been strong all year long, we struggled a little last night, but tonight was a different story. It has been awhile since we [...]

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Michael Long & Aaron Heck pick up big wins at Tri-City Speedway!

Michael Long Aaron Heck CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY! Pontoon Beach, IL (May 2, 2014) A stout field of UMP DIRTcar Modifieds were on hand for the $1,000 to win event. Michael Long moved past early leader Danny Ems on lap eight and then held off a tough challenge in the closing laps from Chad Kinder to pick up the win. Matt Mevert worked his way through traffic to finish in the third spot. Kenny Wallace would finish fourth with Rick Conoyer rounding out the top five. Defending Tri-City Speedway Pro Late Model Champion Aaron Heck would get the UMP [...]

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69x superdave

Driver Hometown: Farmington, MO Car Owner: David Chilton Crew Members: a few Years In Racing: 7 / ran multis for 4 and mods for 3 Sponsors: Jenkins racing, show me rent to own, ladies first oby/gn, denoyers taxidermy, Missouri land company, axaltra/cromax, lucas oil products, crc automotive, kempin automotive, 3m, Family: wife mary jo, daughter alexis, son domonick Job Info: firefighter Racing Accomplishments: 2 track champions in the multis / was in November issue of dirt modified mag. Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL: team excitment

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70 – Josh Russell

Driver Hometown: Festus, MO Car Owner: Crew Members: Robert Russell, Justin Horn, Chris Simmerman Years In Racing: Sponsors: Morley Performance Racing Engines, Rogers Truck Repair, Main Street Café, Big Nasty Motorsports, St. Louis Skatium, Jefferson County Auto Repair, Great Scott's Seasoning, Impressive Race Cars Family: Job Info: Racing Accomplishments: Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL: Josh Russell Racing

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15 Zach Gaither

Driver Hometown: Alton Car Owner: Zach Gaither Crew Members: Bill Gaither, Tommy Gaither, Alan Wheeler, Josh Gaither, Bob Gaither Years In Racing: 3 Sponsors: L&T Construction, Willies Tire Shop, Kinder Auto Repair, S&S Sandwich Family: Job Info: Cook at Jack in The Box Racing Accomplishments: Few top 5s, and favorite driver 2013 Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gaither-Racing/189649461091134?ref=hl

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#40 William Dahl

Driver Hometown: Rush Hill, MO Car Owner: Dahl Motorsports Crew Members: Randy Dahl, Don Uhey Years In Racing: 7 Sponsors: Ams Oil-Sold By: Dahl Motorsports Rush Hill, MO (573)473-8240 Cole Chiropractic Center L.L.C. Vandalia, MO (573)594-2663 Pioneer Seed-Sold By: Jon Robnett Laddonia, MO (573)373-5000 American Auto Supply Montgomery City, MO (573)564-2435 Mexico, MO (573)581-3245 Hinrichs Enterprises Rhineland, MO (573)619-3223 K&A Trailer Sales Martinsburg, MO (573)492-6676 Schafer Fertilizer Inc. Martinburg, MO (888)434-3144 Morton Buildings Mexico, MO (573)581-6200 Engine Connection Booneville, MO (800)999-0818 Family: Randy Dahl Job Info: Mechanic/Farmer Racing Accomplishments: 3rd in USRA Stock Car Track Points @ Randolph County Raceway Website: Http:www.dahl-motorsports.com Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/WDahl40

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11-Gordy Gundaker

Driver Hometown: St. Charles, MO Car Owner: Gundaker Racing Crew Members: Sean Gundaker, Trevor Gundaker, Brennan Devers Years In Racing: 16 Sponsors: Family: Kevin Gundaker/Father..Tammy Gundaker/Mother..Brothers Sean, Dane and Trevor Job Info: College Racing Accomplishments: Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL: Gordon Gundaker

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83s Chris Stahlschmidt

Driver Hometown:Brighton, Il Car Owner:Chris Stahlschmidt Crew Members:Cathy, Butch, Deanna, Jake, Dave Years In Racing:3 Sponsors:Jasco Service, Bulletproof Works Family: Job Info:Forklift Mechanic Racing Accomplishments: Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:

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14 Paul Kuper

Driver Hometown:Breese il Car Owner:Paul kuper Crew Members:Ed Monken, max, teddy Bauer, Brennan, Years In Racing:2 Sponsors:Steamfitters 439 electricians local 309 Donnewald distributing, voss farms channel seed, cc food mart, Robkes auto body, Jansen Chevrolet, grabrowski farm calendars, McKay napa auto parts, high caliber graphics Family:Dennis and Judie Kuper, Caitlin Kuper, Lauren Henrichs Job Info:Steamfitter Racing Accomplishments:rookie of the year in 2013 Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:

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29 Matt Hancock

Driver Hometown:Bunker Hill Car Owner:Matt Hancock Crew Members:Kevin Panama Sr Years In Racing:6 Sponsors:Riverbend Bar and Grill Buelhman Const. Ai Choppers. Don and Penny's Bar and Grill. Joes Tree and Stump removal. Cheri Seets Stylist Family: Job Info: Aircraft Mech Racing Accomplishments: Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:

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Randy Korte, Kenny Wallace, Kolby Vandenbergh, Dan Pilkington & Adam Gates take wins at Tri-City Speedway!

Randy Korte Kenny Wallace Kolby Vandenbergh Dan Pilkington Adam Gates CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY! Pontoon Beach, IL (April 25th, 2014) It was a big night for the Tri-City Speedway 4 Cylinder Factory Stock division as $1,000 was on the line to win. Thirty-seven Factory Stocks signed in to compete for the big money. Adam Gates from Cedar Rapids, IA would lead all twenty laps enroute to the win and the $1,000 payday. Jeremy Reed would work his way up from the sixteenth starting spot to finish a close second. Trey Harris would take the third spot. Randy Korte grabbed the UMP DIRTcar [...]

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17c – AJ Cline

Driver Hometown: Wood River, IL Car Owner: Crew Members: Steven Hartley Kellie Baugh Years In Racing: 7 Sponsors: Part stop race engines, Exclusive Designs, Matt cooper trucking, Detailers & More inc, F&S collision and customs, Stylist Cheri Seets, Dresch Fabrications, Vintage Cycle Family: Kellie Baugh and Daughter Haylee Cline Job Info: Detail Private Corporate Jets Racing Accomplishments: 4th in track points at tri city speedway in 2013 Website: Twitter Page URL: Facebook Page URL:https://www.facebook.com/aj.cline.77

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