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Upcoming Events!
NEXT EVENT:
TEST & TUNE: Saturday, March 24th
2012 Season Opener will be Saturday, March 31st and will feature UMP DIRTcar Late Models, UMP DIRTcar Modifieds, UMP DIRTcar/AARA Sportsman, UMP DIRTcar/AARA Factory Stocks and UMP DIRTcar/AARA Pro 4 Stocks!
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Manufactured racing type mufflers are required on all racecars at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55! If you do not have mufflers, you will NOT race!
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 wants to remind everyone that you must be at least 16 years old to drive a racecar at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55!
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 will add transponders & scoreboard for 2012!
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is proud to announce that they are acquiring a new transponder system along with a new 5 position scoreboard and plan to have them in place at the start of the 2012 racing season!
Federated Acquires Naming Rights To I-55 Raceway
Track to Host Federated World of Outlaws “Ironman 55” Race and “Get Dirty with Kenny” Contest Winners in 2012
STAUNTON, Virginia – January 9, 2012 – One of the most famous dirt tracks in the country will have a new name in 2012, the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Located in Pevely, Mo., the speedway annually hosts some of the most competitive dirt track races in the nation. Federated also announced that the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 will be the site of the inaugural 2012 Federated Auto Parts World of Outlaws “Ironman 55” race in August.
“We are thrilled that the Federated Auto Parts name will now be associated with one of the most popular dirt tracks in the nation,” said J.R. Bishop, director of racing and event marketing for Federated Auto Parts. “At Federated, we have been involved with dirt track racing on all levels for many years so this is a perfect fit for us. We look forward to hosting many of our members and their great customers at the track in the coming year.”
The Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is co-owned by longtime Federated spokesperson and dirt track legend Ken Schrader. In addition to a full schedule of weekly dirt track races from March through October, the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 will also host several hundred Federated members, customers and manufacturing partners on Aug. 4 for the inaugural Federated Auto Parts World of Outlaws “Ironman 55” race. The speedway will also be the site of the annual Federated “Get Dirty with Kenny” promotion where lucky Federated Car Care Center members will get the chance to race against Schrader.
“The new Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is an exciting addition to our motorsports program,” said Bishop. “We have many great events and promotions planned that our Federated members will both enjoy and leverage to help grow their individual businesses.”
About Federated
Federated Auto Parts, headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America. Federated is dedicated to supporting its customers with quality name brand parts, programs designed to grow their businesses, and experienced counterpeople who are knowledgeable in today’s evolving automotive technology. For more information, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.
Robbie Eilers takes $7,000 Sportsman win; Danny Ems collects $1,200 Pure Stock win & Jacob Rexing earns $800 Pro 4 Stock win at I-55 Raceway!
Robbie Eilers
Danny Ems
Jacob Rexing
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UMP DIRTcar/AARA Sportsman – 49 Entries
Heat 1
1. 911 Jon Ripperda
2. 6r Rick Ruch
3. 12 Troy Naeger
4. 6 Justin Ketrow
5. 64 Jim Smith
6. 29s Chris Simmerman
7. 105 Rich Lawson
8. 184 John Wells
9. 87 Gary Haynes
10. 28j Bert Jacoby
Josh Richards claims Pepsi Nationals Title! Matt Mevert, Kent Nations & Earl Pryor also take wins at I-55 Raceway!
Josh Richards
Matt Mevert
Kent Nations
Earl Pryor
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World of Outlaw/UMP DIRTcar Late Models – 42 Entries
Qualifying
18 Shannon Babb 12.096
29 Darrell Lanigan 12.237
1 Josh Richards 12.239
71d Ron Davies 12.291
25 Jason Feger 12.325
00 Randy Korte 12.356
Richards Rolls To Eighth World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory Of Season In Pepsi Nationals At I-55 Raceway
Josh Richards
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Two-Time Defending Tour Champion Inches Closer To Eckert In Points Standings With Flawless Effort
PEVELY, MO – Sept. 17, 2011 – Josh Richards continued his assault on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series record book – and the top spot in the points standings – with a convincing victory in Saturday night’s 29th annual Pepsi Nationals at I-55 Raceway.
The national tour’s two-time defending champion was flawless in the 55-lap A-Main. He roared off the outside pole to grab the lead at the start and never looked back, controlling the entire distance without facing a single serious challenge.
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- Points Leader Rick Eckert Begins World of Outlaws Late Model Series Stretch Drive This Weekend At Tri-City Speedway (Sept. 16) & I-55 Raceway (Sept. 17)
- I-55 Raceway Pepsi Nationals featuring the World of Outlaw Late Model Series on September 17th, 2011!
- Randy Korte, Tim Hancock, Jeff Herzog & Earl Pryor take wins at I-55 Raceway!
- Jesse Stovall wins in thrilling fashion at I-55 Raceway! Tim Hancock, Troy Medley, T.J. Eilers & Jacob Rexing also take exciting wins!
- St. Louis Area Race Tracks Ready for Big Weekend Featuring Midwest's Top Racers
- Scott Weber doubles up; Naeger, Faulkner & Ems also take wins at I-55 Raceway!