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DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Schlenk Nabs Oakshade Win; Feger Crowned Champion

Posted Saturday, Jul 17, 2010

Wauseon, OH  There was no catching Rusty Schlenk Saturday Night at Oakshade Raceway during the finale of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Feger Takes Attica, Clinches First Hell Tour Crown

Posted Friday, Jul 16, 2010

Attica, OH  The pressure was clearly building around Jason Feger as the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour entered its championship weekend Friday night at Attica Raceway Park.

Still Standing; Nine Drivers Survive DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour, Only One Can be Crowned Champion this Weekend in Ohio

Posted Thursday, Jul 15, 2010

Attica, OH  The miles, the sweat, the frustration and the jubilation that comes with surviving the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour will culminate Friday and Saturday with the championship weekend in Ohio.

Rusty Schlenk takes UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Kokomo Speedway!

Posted Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010

Kokomo, IN  DIRTcar Late Model National points leader Rusty Schlenk took on the top three contenders in the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour Wednesday night at Kokomo Speedway.

Surviving DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour is Reward for Brandon Thirlby

Posted Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010

Springfield, IL  The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour isn't for the faint of heart. Starting June 16, the Dirt Late Model tour has wound its way through the Midwest, not even stopping to catch a breath for 19 consecutive race days.

Jack Sullivan takes UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Peoria Speedway!

Posted Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010

Peoria, IL  Jack Sullivan earned his second Hell Tour victory the season on Tuesday night at Peoria Speedway, where the DIRTcar Summer Nationals competed for the 25th time in 27 days.

Ryan Unzicker gets first UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Spoon River Speedway!

Posted Monday, Jul 12, 2010

Canton, IL  Persistence pays off. Ryan Unzicker is living proof of that after capturing his first career Hell Tour win Monday night at Spoon River Speedway during the 24th stop of the month long tour.

Jeep VanWormer gets 4th UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win of 2010 at Quincy Raceway!

Posted Sunday, Jul 11, 2010

Quincy, IL  Jeep Van Wormer didn't let his late arrival slow him down Sunday night at Quincy Raceways during the 23rd stop of the Hell Tour.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Babb Dominates at Fairbury; Feger Gains in Standings

Posted Saturday, Jul 10, 2010

Fairbury, IL  Shannon Babb powered his way to a $10,000 victory on Saturday night at Fairbury American Legion Speedway, tightening the overall DIRTcar Summer Nationals standings entering the final week of Hell Tour action.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Feger Dominates for Tri-City Hell Tour Win

Posted Friday, Jul 09, 2010

Pontoon Beach, IL  Just like in 2009, Jason Feger was the man to beat Friday Night at Tri-City Speedway, the 21st stop of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour.

Dennis Erb, Jr. claims UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Macon Speedway!

Posted Thursday, Jul 08, 2010

Macon, IL  Dennis Erb Jr. knows to make the most of opportunities presented to him as he did Thursday night at Macon Speedway during race 20 of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Weather Postpones Spoon River Summer Nationals

Posted Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010

Canton, IL  Inclimate weather Wednesday afternoon has forced the postponement of Night 20 of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals at Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Ill.

Jeep VanWormer takes Fayette County Speedway UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win!

Posted Tuesday, Jul 06, 2010

Brownstown, IL  Jeep Van Wormer started the second half of his DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour the right way winning night 19 Tuesday night at Brownstown Speedway.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Mother Nature claims Lincoln Speedway Hell Tour event

Posted Sunday, Jul 04, 2010

Lincoln, IL  After 18 consecutive nights of racing, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour got its first taste of Mother Nature Sunday night at Lincoln Speedway.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Moyer Masters I-55 for Sixth Summer Nationals Win

Posted Saturday, Jul 03, 2010

Pevely, MO  Billy Moyer is making things look relatively easy, as he did once again Saturday night at I-55 Raceway, the 18th stop of the 2010 DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Moyer Dominates Field for Paducah Victory

Posted Friday, Jul 02, 2010

Paducah, KY  For Billy Moyer winning is normal, and Moyer was normal once again on Friday night at Paducah International Raceway during Night 17 of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Moyer Charges to Clay Hill Summer Nationals Win

Posted Thursday, Jul 01, 2010

Atwood, TN  Billy Moyer seemingly picked up right where he left off Thursday night at Clay Hill Motorsports Park in Atwood, Tenn.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Shirley Sails to Charleston Speedway Win

Posted Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010

Charleston, IL  Brian Shirley had things under control Wednesday night at Charleston Speedway during the DIRTcar Summer Nationals 15th stop.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Van Wormer Vaults to I-96 Speedway Victory

Posted Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010

Lake Odessa, MI  The home state of Michigan was well represented Tuesday night at I-96 Speedway during the 14th stop on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour.

Don O'Neal takes third UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Lincoln Park Speedway!

Posted Monday, Jun 28, 2010

Putnamville, IN  Don O'Neal was once again the show Monday night at Lincoln Park Speedway during the 13th leg of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour.

Don O'Neal passes Jason Feger late for UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Tri-State Speedway!

Posted Monday, Jun 28, 2010

Haubstadt, IN  Don O'Neal provided some home state flavor Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway during the 12th leg of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Sullivan Snags $10,000 Clarksville Win

Posted Saturday, Jun 26, 2010

Clarksville, TN  There are always a few firsts along the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour, and such was the case Saturday night at Clarksville Speedway for Jack Sullivan.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: O'Neal Cruises to Farmer City Win

Posted Friday, Jun 25, 2010

Farmer City, IL  Don O'Neal definitely lived up to his moniker the "Real Deal" on Friday night at Farmer City Raceway during the 10th stop of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Babb Rolls to Shepp's Speedway Triumph

Posted Thursday, Jun 24, 2010

Alexander, IL  Race fans saw a familiar face grace victory lane Thursday night at Shepp's Speedway during Night 9 of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Erb Tops Hell Tour at Belle Clair

Posted Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010

Belleville, IL  Dennis Erb Jr. is becoming quite fond of Dirt Late Model racing at Belle Clair Speedway.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Babb Blasts to Highland Speedway Win

Posted Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010

Highland, IL  Shannon Babb found the high-side to his liking on Tuesday Night in Round 7 of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals at Highland Speedway.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Jeep VanWormer takes Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win!

Posted Monday, Jun 21, 2010

Danville, IL  Rebounding from a bitter breakdown while leading a night earlier, Jeep Van Wormer of Pinconning, Mich., led all 40 laps Monday at Vermilion County Speedway

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Melvin Maneuvers to Wilmot Speedway Win

Posted Sunday, Jun 20, 2010

Wilmot, WI  Rodney Melvin made the most of his opportunities Sunday night at Wilmot Raceway.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Vaught Leads All 40, Birkhofer Wins $10,000

Posted Saturday, Jun 19, 2010

Somerset, WI  Will Vaught did everything right Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway, except cross the scales at a minimum 2300lbs following the A-Main.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Moyer Marches to Third Straight Hell Tour Win

Posted Friday, Jun 18, 2010

Somerset, WI  Billy Moyer is making a statement, and Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway in Wisconsin was no exception.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Moyer Sails to Second Straight Win at Kankakee

Posted Thursday, Jun 17, 2010

Kankakee, IL  Billy Moyer was his typical "Mr. Smooth" self on Thursday night at Kankakee County Speedway.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals: Moyer Masters Hell Tour Opener at Brownstown Speedway

Posted Thursday, Jun 17, 2010

Brownstown, IN  Billy Moyer obviously wanted to remind people Wednesday night at Brownstown Speedway that he can beat anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Explaining The System: How The 2010 DIRTcar Racing Points Champions Are Determined

Posted Monday, Jun 07, 2010

Concord, NC  The 2010 points championships for members in DIRTcar Racing's eight sanctioned divisions will be determined by driver talent, team strength, Lady Luck...and a calculator.

Huge Month For DIRTcar Racing Late Models Highlighted By $100,000 Dream At Eldora Speedway & Summer Nationals 'Hell Tour'

Posted Monday, Jun 07, 2010

Concord, NC  The biggest month of the season for DIRTcar Racing's headline Late Model division is about to blast off.

R2C Performance Partners with World Racing Group

Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Concord,NC  Air Filter Program Rewards Teams in World of Outlaws, DIRTcar UMP Summer Nationals

Bill Pink Carburetors Expands Sponsorship to Include All

Posted Monday, Mar 15, 2010

Concord,NC  World Racing Group announced today an expansion of its partnership with Bill Pink Carburetors

Chizmark Larson Insurance Agency signs associate sponsorship with UMP Champion Feger

Posted Friday, Jan 29, 2010

Concord,NC  “I think this is going to be a really good match,” said Feger

Illinois Stars Feger & Cook Realize National Title Dreams As Over $400,000 Is Handed Out During UMP DIRTcar Racing Awards Banquet

Posted Sunday, Jan 10, 2010

Springfield, IL  Rising Midwestern stars Jason Feger and Gary Cook Jr. saw their dreams meet reality during Saturday night's 26th annual UMP DIRTcar Racing ‘Night of Champions' Awards Banquet inside the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel's ballroom.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 23: McCreadie Masters Oakshade as Erb Earns Third UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Crown

Posted Sunday, Jul 12, 2009

Wauseon, OH  Tim McCreadie and Dennis Erb Jr. were men on separate missions Saturday night at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, and both achieved their goals.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 22: Babb Blasts to Waynesfield Win as Korte Drives Closer to His First Crown

Posted Saturday, Jul 11, 2009

Waynesfield, OH  UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 22: Babb Blasts to Waynesfield Win as Korte Drives Closer to His First Crown

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 21: Korte Surges to La Salle Speedway Summer Nationals Victory

Posted Friday, Jul 10, 2009

La Salle, IL  Just as he’s done throughout the first 20 nights of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour, points leader Randy Korte made a crowd-rousing charge to the front of the pack on Thursday night at La Salle Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 21: Wet Weather Spoils Spoon River Summer Nationals

Posted Wednesday, Jul 08, 2009

Canton, IL  Spot showers that developed in the afternoon hours in Canton, Ill., have forced the cancellation of what was set to be the 21st leg of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals at Spoon River Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 20: Babb Rolls to Third Tour Victory at Shepp's Speedway

Posted Tuesday, Jul 07, 2009

Alexander, IL  Better late than never for two-time UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion Shannon Babb on the Hell Tour circuit. On Tuesday night at Shepp's Speedway, Babb claimed his third feature win in his past four starts.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 19: Korte Wheels to Vermillion County Victory

Posted Monday, Jul 06, 2009

Danville, IL  Defending UMP DIRTcar Late Model National Champion Randy Korte knew a victory on Sunday night was crucial to his quest for his first Hell Tour title.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 19: Mother Nature claims I-55 Raceway Summer Nationals

Posted Saturday, Jul 04, 2009

Pevely, MO  Rain showers that started overnight and continued through the morning and afternoon hours in Pevely, Mo., have forced the cancellation of what was set to be the 19th leg of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals at I-55 Raceway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 18: Shannon Babb Blasts to Second Straight Win at Quincy

Posted Saturday, Jul 04, 2009

Quincy, IL  In a spectacle that resembled a Blue Angels-like performance on the quarter-mile Quincy, (Ill.) Raceways, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., claimed his second win of the 2009 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 17: Babb Slides to Macon Summer Nationals Victory

Posted Friday, Jul 03, 2009

Macon, IL  Using a turn three slide job on the 19th lap of the Herald and Review 100 Shannon Babb of nearby Moweaqua, Ill. claimed his first UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of 2009.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 16: Van Wormer Dominates Highland

Posted Thursday, Jul 02, 2009

Highland, IL  Van Wormer gets third victory of 2009 Hell Tour

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 15: Feger Rim Rides to Peoria Win

Posted Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009

Peoria, IL  Everyone in the packed grandstands at Peoria (Ill.), Speedway knew where Jason Feger was headed when the green flag flew Tuesday Night for the 40-lap “Hell Tour” main event.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 14: Erb Scores Third Tour Win at Famer City Raceway

Posted Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009

Farmer City, IL  Dennis Erb Jr. knows what it takes to win during the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour. He proved it once again Monday night at Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 13: Korte Gets First Tour Win of 2009 with Lincoln Victory

Posted Monday, Jun 29, 2009

Lincoln, IL  There was one thing missing on Randy Korte's Hell Tour resume when he rolled through the pit gates at Lincoln, (Ill.), Speedway Sunday Night. Korte changed all of that in winning his first UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals main event at the quarter-mile track.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 12: Moyer Claims Third Straight at Fairbury

Posted Sunday, Jun 28, 2009

Fairbury, IL  People often theorize that things will happen three at a time. That's certainly been the case lately for Billy Moyer.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 11: Moyer Goes Back to Back for Paducah Victory

Posted Saturday, Jun 27, 2009

Paducah,KY  Moyer gets fifth win of 2009 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 10: Moyer Maneuvers to Clay Hill Motorsports Park Win

Posted Friday, Jun 26, 2009

Atwood, TN  UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 10: Moyer Maneuvers to Clay Hill Motorsports Park Win

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 9: Feger Hustles to Tri City Win

Posted Thursday, Jun 25, 2009

Pontoon Beach, IL  Jason Feger lived up to the moniker “The Highside Hustler” on Wednesday night during the 40-Lap “Hell Tour” A-main event at Tri City (Ill.) Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 8: Melvin Cleans Up at Charleston

Posted Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009

Charleston, IL  “We'll just keep plugging away,” a reserved Rodney Melvin said after his second-place run at Belle Clair Speedway a week ago. That plugging away paid off Tuesday night as Melvin captured his first UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals win of 2009 at Charleston (Ill.) Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Race 7: Van Wormer Wins Thriller at Tri-State

Posted Monday, Jun 22, 2009

Haubstadt,IN  Dirt track fans certainly got their money’s worth on Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 7: Afternoon Showers Force Cancellation of Farmer City Raceway Summer Nationals

Posted Friday, Jun 19, 2009

Farmer City,IL  UMP DIRTcar and Track Officials currently discussing rain dates

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 6: Rain Forces Cancellation of Charleston Speedway Event

Posted Thursday, Jun 18, 2009

Charleston,IL  No makeup was immediately announced

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 5: Erb Scores Second Straight Win at Belle Clair

Posted Thursday, Jun 18, 2009

Belleville,IL  Defending Champion Finding His Groove on the “Hell Tour”

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals : Week 1 Wrapup

Posted Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009

Grayville,IL  Dennis Erb, Shannon Babb, Terry Casey, Justin Ratliff, Scott James all look back on the week that was

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 4: Erb Slides to Quad City Win

Posted Monday, Jun 15, 2009

East Moline, IL  Reigning UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Champion Gets First Win of 2009 Tour

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 3: Eric Smith Powers to Kamp Motor Speedway Win

Posted Sunday, Jun 14, 2009

Boswell,IN  Bloomington, IL driver gets biggest win of his career

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 2: Moyer Masters Kankakee County Speedway

Posted Saturday, Jun 13, 2009

Kankakee, IL  Batesville driver trumps 50 other competitors in front of packed house

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 1: Jeep Van Wormer Blisters Brownstown

Posted Friday, Jun 12, 2009

Brownstown, IN  Pinconning, Mich., star opens “Hell Tour” with a victory in Indiana

Nearly $20,000 In Contingency Awards On The Line During Month-Long UMP DIRTcar Racing Summer Nationals

Posted Thursday, Jun 11, 2009

Grayville, IL  Contingency awards totaling nearly $20,000 have been posted for the UMP DIRTcar Racing Summer Nationals, the grueling month-long Super Late Model tour of the Midwest that kicks off tonight (Thurs., June 11) at Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway.

www.thehelltour.com

Posted Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009

Concord,NC  New Summer Nationals Dedicated Site launced

DIRTcar Download: DIRTcar Racing Heating Up The Summer Months

Posted Friday, Jun 05, 2009

Concord,NC  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you’ll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing’s regions.

UMP DIRTcar Racing's Big Stretch: This Weekend's $100,000 Dirt Late Model Dream Leads Into Grueling Month-Long Summer Nationals

Posted Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009

Grayville, IL  There's no bigger stretch of UMP DIRTcar Racing Super Late Model action than the one that begins this weekend at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

World Racing Group Announces Just Plugs Official World of Outlaws and Summer Nationals Partner

Posted Friday, May 08, 2009

Grayville, IL  World Racing Group announced today that Just Plugs has signed a multiyear agreement to be the Official Ear Plug of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals.

DIRTcar Download: Marching Into the Madness

Posted Friday, Feb 20, 2009

Concord, NC  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you’ll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing’s regions.

World Racing Group Announces VP Racing Fuels

Posted Saturday, Jan 31, 2009

Concord,NC  World Racing Group announced today that VP Racing Fuels has signed a multiyear agreement to be the Official Racing Fuel

Erb & Leka Collect Lion’s Share Of Nearly Half-Million Dollars Handed Out At Saturday’s 25th Annual UMP DIRTcar Racing Awards Banquet

Posted Sunday, Jan 11, 2009

Springfield, IL  Midwestern short-track veterans Dennis Erb Jr. and Jeff Leka shared the spotlight during Saturday night’s 25th annual UMP DIRTcar Racing ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet inside the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel’s ballroom.

21st Annual UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Hell Tour’ Showcases 27 Dirt Late Model Races in 31 Days

Posted Friday, Dec 12, 2008

Orlando, FL  The 21st annual UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour is the most grueling month in any form of motorsports. The 2009 series — also known as the “Hell Tour”

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: 2008 Summer Nationals Officially Closes This Weekend With Postponed Events At Morgan County & Macon

Posted Friday, Aug 15, 2008

Evansville, IN  TWO MORE: The curtain will officially close on the 2008 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals this weekend with the running of postponed events on Friday night (Aug. 15) at Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., and Saturday night (Aug. 16) at Macon (Ill.) Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Roundup: Erb, Leka Among Leaders In National Points Championship Battles

Posted Friday, Aug 08, 2008

Evansville, IN  AT THE TOP: Dennis Erb Jr. can smell a second consecutive UMP DIRTcar Racing national title.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Dennis Erb Jr. Claims Second Straight Summer Nationals Crown

Posted Saturday, Jul 19, 2008

Evansville, IN  HAIL TO THE CHAMP: The path Dennis Erb Jr. took this year was slightly different, but the result was the same.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 20: Matt Miller Captures ‘Birthday Race’ At Oakshade Raceway As Erb Clinches Second Straight Tour Title

Posted Sunday, Jul 13, 2008

Wauseon,OH  The Waterville, Ohio, driver emerged victorious in the 60-lap UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals ‘Birthday Race.’

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 19: Shirley Captures Thrilling Feature At Brownstown Speedway To Keep Title Hopes Alive

Posted Saturday, Jul 12, 2008

Brownstown,IN  Brian Shirley says he thinks of everything he needs to do to win 10 minutes before a race.

Thunderstorms Washes Out Thursday Night’s UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Event At La Salle Speedway

Posted Thursday, Jul 10, 2008

LaSalle,IL  A late-afternoon thunderstorm swamped La Salle Speedway on Thursday, forcing the cancellation of the evening’s scheduled UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals event at the quarter-mile oval.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 18: Miller Outclasses Field For Flag-To-Flag Victory At Spoon River

Posted Thursday, Jul 10, 2008

Canton,IL  It’s safe to say Darren Miller likes to leave no questions unanswered.

Rain Washes Out Tuesday Night’s UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Event At Quincy Raceway

Posted Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008

Quincy,IL  Afternoon thunderstorms washed out the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals event scheduled for Tuesday night at Quincy Raceway.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 17: Korte Leads From Flag-To-Flag For Quad City Speedway Victory

Posted Monday, Jul 07, 2008

East Moline, IL  Perseverance often times pays off in the end. Such was the case for Highland, Ill.’s Randy Korte on Sunday night.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 16: Mars Continues Mastery Of Fairbury American Legion Speedway

Posted Sunday, Jul 06, 2008

Fairbury, IL  When the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour visits Fairbury American Legion Speedway, Jimmy Mars is at the top of his game.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Brian Shirley In Title Chase As UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Enters Final Week Of Action

Posted Friday, Jul 04, 2008

Evansville, IN  DECISION TIME: When the 2008 season began, Brian Shirley never envisioned that he would be in a neck-and-neck battle for the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship as the tour entered its final week.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 15: Moyer Sets New Track Record On Way To Tri-City Speedway Victory

Posted Saturday, Jul 05, 2008

Pontoon Beach,IL  Moyer smashed the one-lap Super Late Model standard for the three-eighths-mile Tri-City Speedway in qualifying on Friday night, then backed it up by pulling off an memorable outside pass to win the 40-lap UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals A-Main.

Heavy Rains Force Postponement Of Thursday’s Herald & Review 100 At Macon Speedway; Raindate Changed For UMP DIRT Summer Nationals Event At Morgan County Speedway

Posted Thursday, Jul 03, 2008

Macon, IL  Heavy rain postpones Macon Speedway UMP Summer Nationals! Morgan County Speedway/Macon Speedway Doubleheader Now Set For August 15th & 16th!

Wednesday’s UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Stop At Morgan County Speedway Postponed By Rain To Friday, August 15th

Posted Thursday, Jul 03, 2008

Jacksonville,IL  Continous light rain has postponed the 40-lap, $6,000-to-win show! It has been rescheduled for Friday, August 15th.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 14: Van Wormer Powers To Second Victory Of Tour At Peoria Speedway

Posted Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008

Peoria,IL  Jeep Van Wormer of Pinconning, Michigan claimed the U.M.P. DIRTcar Summer Nationals win at Peoria Speedway!

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 13: Shirley Captures Rain-Shortened Event At Lincoln Speedway

Posted Monday, Jun 30, 2008

Lincoln,IL  Brian Shirley of Chatham, Illinois captured the Lincoln Speedway feature win after rain showers shortened the feature event.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Event At Clarksville Speedway Postponed Until July 19

Posted Saturday, Jun 28, 2008

Clarksville,TN  Officials with the StormPay.com Clarksville Speedway and the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour decided in the morning to postpone Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win series event

Erb Regains Points Lead With Victory At Rebuilt Lawrenceburg Speedway

Posted Saturday, Jun 28, 2008

Lawrenceburg,IN  Dennis Erb Jr. is back on top and eyeing a second straight UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals title.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: 2008 Summer Nationals Has Already Been One For The Record Books

Posted Thursday, Jun 26, 2008

Evansville, IN  HOT COMPETITION: The 2008 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals is just approaching its halfway point, but it has already been unlike any other in the tour’s 20-year history.

Kevin Claycomb nabs Paducah Summer Nationals win

Posted Friday, Jun 27, 2008

Paducah,KY  Kevin Claycomb visited RacingJunk.com victory lane for the first time in 2008 at Paducah International Raceway

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 10: Moyer Bags First Victory Of ’08 Tour At Lake Ozark Speedway

Posted Thursday, Jun 26, 2008

Eldon,MO  UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 10: Moyer Bags First Victory Of ’08 Tour At Lake Ozark Speedway

UMP Summer Nationals Night 9: Shirley's last lap pass is a winner

Posted Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008

Sedalia,MO  Brian Shirley visited RacingJunk.com victory lane for the first time this year.

Jeep Van Wormer nabs first UMP Summer Nationals win at Vermillion County Speedway

Posted Sunday, Jun 22, 2008

Danville,IL  Jeep Van Wormer wins at Danville,IL

Darren Miller captures second straight UMP Summer Nationals win

Posted Saturday, Jun 21, 2008

Farmer City,IL  Darren Miller becomes the first repeat winner by capturing win at Famer City Raceway.

Miller gets first ever UMP Summer Nationals win at Mt. Vernon

Posted Friday, Jun 20, 2008

Mt. Vernon,IL  Darren Miller visited RacingJunk.com victory lane for the first time in his career.

Vaught Claims first UMP Summer Nationals win at innagural event at Belle Clair Speedway

Posted Thursday, Jun 19, 2008

Belleville,IL  Will Vaught led from green to checkers to claim his first ever UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory at Belle Clair Speedway in Belleville,IL.

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 4: Terry English Takes Top Honors At Highland Speedway

Posted Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008

Highland,IL  Terry English from Benton,KY scores night 4 victory, holding off Highland,IL driver Randy Korte and Will Vaught of Crane,MO.

Dennis Erb wins at Tri-State UMP Summer Nationals with last lap pass on Korte!

Posted Sunday, Jun 15, 2008

Haubstadt,IN  Dennis Erb wins at Tri-State UMP Summer Nationals with last lap pass on Korte!

UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Night 2: Steidinger Comes Of Age With $10,000 Victory At Kamp Motor Speedway

Posted Sunday, Jun 15, 2008

Boswell,IN  Young hot shoe Wes Steidinger also known as the Fairbury Flyer claimed the victory at Kamp Motor Speedway in night 2 action of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Tour.

Friday’s UMP DIRTcar Racing Summer Nationals Event At Brownstown Speedway Washed Out By Rain

Posted Friday, Jun 13, 2008

Brownstown,IN  n made its first appearance of the 2008 UMP DIRTcar Racing Summer Nationals, forcing the postponement of Friday night’s scheduled event at Brownstown Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Erb Begins Defense Of UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Championship

Posted Friday, Jun 13, 2008

Evansville, IN  GOING FOR TWO: Dennis Erb Jr. began last year’s UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals intensely focused on winning his first career tour championship – and he proceeded to convincingly accomplish his goal.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals Night 1: Neat Registers First Career Tour Win In Opener At Kentucky

Posted Friday, Jun 13, 2008

Calvert City, KY  Bluegrass State standout Brad Neat came out on top of a duel with Jason Feger to triumph Thursday night as the UMP DIRTcar Racing Summer Nationals kicked off its 20th anniversary season at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway.

2008 UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals Schedule Shows 27 Dates Over 31-Days

Posted Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008

Evansville, IN  The 2008 UMP DIRTcar Racing Summernationals will once again be a supreme test of man and machine.