2006 News and Rumors

The 47th annual Interstate Racing Association Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Awards Banquet was held Saturday night at historic Turner Hall. A large crowd attended to honor first time IRA Champion Travis Whitney and twenty-three of his fellow racers. $63,000 in cash awards were presented. Contingency prizes galore were additionally presented, as all twenty-four teams were present and rewarded for their season's accomplishments and participation. Press Release (12-6-06)

Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, WI, has annouced though their web site (cedarlakespeedway.com) that they have filed a formal complaint in Minnesota Court against the WISSOTA Promoters Association. The web site statement: "On Monday, October 23rd, Cedar Lake Speedway commenced litigation against the Wissota Promoters Association. For those who are close to the situation, you will know why this is taking place. For those more removed, we want you to know that this is necessary because, among other things, Wissota has violated its legal responsibilities with Cedar Lake Speedway." Autoracingtracks.com (11-2-06)

Luxemburg Speedway's IMCA stock car champion, Jason Czarapata of Pulaski, has announced he will move up into the IMCA modified class next year, and Doug Kropp of Green Bay will come out of a seven-year retirement. Kropp purchased Doug Morgan's IMCA stock car and plans a full campaign at Luxemburg in 2007. Green Bay Press Gazette (09-22-06)

Luxemburg Speedway officials have announced IMCA northern sportmods will compete weekly at the clay oval in 2007. Two drivers have committed to the division for 2007, sport four champion Tim Jorgenson of De Pere and IMCA hobby stock driver Duane Mertens of Luxemburg. Green Bay Press Gazette (09-22-06)

We have BIG news to share with you! Mark Elliott, along with his wife Shauna and his father Harold have made some important changes in Terminator Chassis. Changes that will benefit you, our customers, and take the Terminator Chassis "winning tradition" to a new level. We have decided to move the business and combine it with the much-respected Harris Auto Racing. Harris Auto Racing (09-20-06)

Luxemburg Speedway officials have announced an open practice session will take place at the third-mile, clay oval Friday night, April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. The practice session is open to any car in any division. While grandstand admission is free a $20 pit fee will be charged for the driver and car. All others wishing to enter the pit area will be charged $5. Concessions will be sold in the grandstand. Press Release (04-16-06)

Young Autosports is proud to announce that Odyssey Batteries will be the official battery for the Ron Wiuff owned #1H Outlaw Sprint team in 2006. Press Release (04-3-06)

Like most other teams, Luxemburg's Benji LaCrosse has been busy, thrashing on his two race cars in preparation for his IMCA modified title defense at Luxemburg Speedway when the season kicks off Friday night, April 28 at 7 p.m. Like most other teams, Luxemburg's Benji LaCrosse has been busy, thrashing on his two race cars in preparation for his IMCA modified title defense at Luxemburg Speedway when the season kicks off Friday night, April 28 at 7 p.m. Press Release (04-3-06)

With more than 40 drivers already pre-registered and a solid crop of rookies it appears the always rough-and-tumble IMCA stock car class will have no problem filling up the pit area on Friday nights at Luxemburg Speedway when the season begins on Friday night, April 28.To start with, 2005 track champion Shawn Kilgore of Kewaunee has moved up to the IMCA modified division, opening the door to dozens of possible champions, and a crop of nearly one dozen rookies or drivers who'll return to this class who'll battle each week just to make the 22 lap main event every night. Press Release (03-16-06)

A revamped autumn line-up and new driver rewards highlight the 2006 racing schedule at the Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Promoter Bryan "Woody" Wodack made the announcement this week. Six divisions will race on a weekly basis, with the opener set for Saturday night April 29. Three classes sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), the Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, will once again anchor the show, with Street Stocks, Bombers and 4 Cylinders completing the card. Press Release (03-16-06)

Drivers, families, friends and race fans gathered Saturday night February 25, 2006 at Indians Springs Lodge to crown the 2005 Langlade County Speedway Track Champions. The Hospitality Room was courtesy of Gold Star Racing Supplies & Tom Schaal Enterprises. Press Release (03-3-06)

Asphalt Racing

Monday Motorsports has released their 2007 schedule on their website @ www.andymonday.com under the schedule link. The schedule includes every circle track event at Wisconsin International Raceway which involves 15 Thursday night Fox River Racing Club Events, The 3 Race Red, White & Blue Series, and the return of the Dixieland event brought forth by the ASA Midwest Tour. We will also be competing again the 11 race Wisconsin Challenge Series throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. (12-6-06)

Three weekly divisions will be featured in 2007 at Madison International Speedway when the season opens next April. General Manager Dave Grueneberg announced today that the Madison Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Bandits will comprise the three divisions that will be on the schedule each week. At this point the schedule for the 2007 season is still being finalized, but Grueneberg was quick to point out that fans would be seeing more super late model racing in 2007. “We are planning to have five or six super late model events in 2007. Press Release (12-6-06)

The Off-season teardown process has begun on the Monday Motorsports Lefthander Chassis. We are working to have the car ready to bring down the Lefthander for an updated front clip and new bolt-on tail section later this month. We are also working to secure sponsorship for the 2007 racing season. Our plans include racing all Wisconsin Int'l Raceway events in search for the season championship and also racing all Wisconsin Challenge Series events in hope for a solid Top 5 Points Finish. Andy Monday (11-28-06)

After competing on local dirt tracks for much of the 2006 season, BreweCrew Motor Sports plans to move back to the pavement in 2007. While there were some real advantages of competing locally, there is little doubt that the team is built around competing on paved ovals. With our location to the Twin Cities Metro Area, it would make the most sense for us to compete at Elko Speedway and run a handful of other touring type races. We currently have equipment to field a Super Late Model and/or a Mid-American style car. With this being said, most of the team is wanting to compete with the Mid-American Stockcar in 2007. BreweCrew Motorsports (11-28-06)

Steve Einhaus has left his employment at Madison International Speedway to start an exciting new venture. Steve along with Tim Olson of I-94 Speedway in Minnesota have joined forces to start a new racing series called the ASA Midwest Tour. Their series will be racing at tracks in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois and we at MIS wish them great success. Full Story in MIS E News (11-27-06)

Wisconsin International Raceway has released a tentative 2007 season schedule. WIR (11-12-06) Notice School Bus figure 8 races will be run during the Red and Blue races while figure 8 trailer races will be run during the White race. (11-15-06)

Wisconsin Sport Truck Meeting minutes are now available which include nomination for office and things to work on for the 2007 season including hiring their own flagman. Sport Trucks (11-12-06)

When John McKarns, Jody Deery and Richard Schomburg signed an agreement Tuesday night, it assured that short-track racing — at least in the form that area fans have come to expect — will continue through the 2026 season at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. LaCrosse Tribune (11-9-06)

Urban Force Racing, the brainchild of ABC Supply owner and CEO Ken Hendricks, has Announced the selections of their Driver and the first team members for the fledgling ASA race team, set to begin competing in 2007 at the Madison International Speedway and other selected venues throughout the Midwest. Michael Pickens Michael Pickens, the New Zealand driving sensation, has been selected to steer the Urban Force Racing entry when the season begins at MIS in April of 2007. Whowon (11-8-06)

WIR's own Tim Rothe finished in 11th place at Nasville Speedway for the All American 400. Speed 51 (11-6-06)

It is expected that rookie Kelly Bires will compete at least part-time in the second truck. Jayski (11-6-06)

Joe Verdegan is once again doing motorsports marketing portfolios for race teams this year. Anyone interested can email Joe at jverdegan2@new.rr.com for more information. (11-2-06)

Keep track of the progress of the 3 car GTR Motorsports effort heading to Speedweeks in Florida this winter. Josh (Bauer) and George Prentice) will be piloting the machines, stay tuned! Joshbauer.com (11-1-06)

Doug Mahlik is on the entry list for the ASA Late Model Series showdown race in Nashville. ASA Late Model Series (11-1-06)

Wisconsin drivers Kenny Richards, Tony Strupp, Charlie Menard, Brandon Hill, Tim Rothe, Josh Bauer, Mike Strupp and Nathan Haseleu are on the entry list for the American 400 in Nashville. CRA Racing.com (11-1-06)

The 2006 Slinger Speedway Awards Banquet will take place Saturday evening January 6th 2007 at The Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford. Cocktails start at 5:30 pm with Dinner served at 7:00 pm. Awards and Entertainment will round out the evening. Whowon.com (11-1-06)

Short-track racing legend Dick Trickle will receive the Bobby Isaac Memorial Award during pre-race ceremonies for the Dollar General 300 NASCAR Busch Series race Friday night, Oct. 13, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The Bobby Isaac Memorial Award is presented annually by Lowe’s Motor Speedway to an individual or group in recognition of outstanding contribution to short-track racing. Jayski (09-25-06)

Josh (Bauer) plans to run the full season at Slinger Super Speedway next year, and he also hopes to join the Hooters Pro Cup series. “I like racing at Slinger,” says Bauer, “But I would love to travel and race at a lot of different tracks.” Look for Bauer to continue his march towards rookie of the year honors at Slinger as well as strong finishes at all the tracks he races at. Racingwisconsin.com (09-17-06)

Wisconsin International Raceway driver Tom Hockers announced on August 31st that it was the last race for him and the team. There is speculation that the team could be back next year with someone else behind the wheel. (09-17-06)

2006 Fox River Racing Club Limited Late Model champion Kyle Calmes announced that he is looking and planning to move up to Late Models in 2007. The 2006 championship winning car is for sale. (09-17-06)

After excepting the 2006 Late Model championship Tim Rothe announced he is going to run Oktoberfest and depending on how things go there he will run Nashville. (09-17-06)

Tom Gee Motorsports and Patriot Mortgage Services of Green Bay have parted ways for the 2006 season. The team is actively searching for primary sponsorship. The team's plans for the 2006 Season are currently up in the air pending sponsorships. (04-26-06) UPDATE: Tom Gee Motorsports informs us that they have secured primary sponsorship from MCL Industries of Pulaski for the 2006 racing season. The #36 team plans to compete at all events at WIR, as well as 8-10 events at the Norway Speedway and a few select WCS races. Photos of the new car will be posted later this week. (05-3-06)

For the 2006 season, VanOudenhoven plans on running the full schedule of events in both the ASALMS Challenge and Northern Divisions. He also plans on competing on Thursday nights back at WIR when the schedule allows. ASA Late Models (04-19-06)

Sunday Afternoon April 23^rd Slinger Speedway racers will be chasing over $30,000 in cash. The lion’s share of the purse will be awarded to the racers in the Miller Lite Twin 75 lap Late Model features. Joining the Late Models will be the Midwest Modified and Midwest Sportsman divisions. Press Release (04-16-06)

Slinger Super Speedway opens for the 60th consecutive year April 23, 2006 with the Miller Lite Twin 75’s. CTS Driver Erik Darnell the 2005 winner of Roush Racing and the Discovery Channel “Driver X: Race for the Ride,” has recently committed to the Miller Lite Twin 75’s Spring Opener. Press Release (04-16-06)

Rod Wheeler will return in 06 to WIR to compete weekly on Thursday nights. He once again will carry major sponsership from Keith Kuchenbecker Const. Returning Sponsors also include Special Memories Zoo, Dale Gas & Oil,Gold Star Racing Supplies,B&B Race Engines and Appleton Auto Recyclers. We are also waiting on a Crate motor for select ASA LM races at the end of 06. (04-12-06)

Slinger Super Speedway opens for the 60th consecutive year April 23, 2006 with the Miller Lite Twin 75’s and that will give adult fans the opportunity to validate their Slinger Speedway Card! Get your Speedway card punched that day and come back Sunday afternoon April 30 with your card and get $3 off your adult general admission price. You can continue this all summer and save $3 every night. Press Release (04-6-06)

Midnite Motorsports with Marty Nussbaum Racing will be teaming up with Brent Strelka for the 2006 season. The team will run at events at Wisconsin International Raceway along with some specials and some ASA Late Model shows. The car will be easy to see on the track as it will sport a bright green color. (04-3-06)

Sarah Blashe will take the 2006 season off with hopes of putting together a Limited Late Model for 2007. (04-3-06)

Mark Schroeder and crew will be back at Wisconsin International Raceway for all events in 2006. The team will continue to fly the Miller Lite sponsorship along with some new associate sponsors. Two Lefthander Chassis with ABC Monte Carlo bodies will be at the teams disposal. In addition Mark will drive for Bay Motorsports in the ASA Late Model Challenge Series races. If time allows Mark would like to run some races at Norway and area special events. Mark is looking forward to the 2006 season driving both for himself and Bay Motorsports! (02-15-06) UPDATE: Mark Schroeder and the Bay Motorsports team will head to Nashville for the ASA Late Model Challenge Series opener on March 18th. (03-10-06) UPDATE 2: The Bay Motorsports team will only field the #84 for Brett Piontek this weekend at Nashville. A decision was made by both Bay Motorsports and Mark Schroeder to not run this weekends race due to total preperation of both cars wasn't done. Mark and team hope to test at WIR in Spring and make their first ASA Challenge Series race at Madison in May. Pictures of both Bay Motorsports cars. (03-16-06)

Sources tell us Zoomin Randy Neuman has purchased a Limited Late Model from Brandon Conrad. (02-23-06) UPDATE: Sources tell us Brandon Conrad bought the #3 car that John Meidam drove last season. (03-3-06) CONFIRMED: Team sources tell us Brandon has purchased the #3 car from Meidam Motorsports and will drive it this season at WIR in the Limited Late Model division. (03-9-06)

After careful thought and consideration regarding the future of the (Donavan) Morgan Motorsports team, we have decided to forego participation in ’06 race season. So in 2006, we’re looking on the positive side and are looking forward to a summer of being spectators or simply spending time with family. Donavan Morgan.com (03-3-06)

The American Speed Association Midwest Tour is elated to announce the signing of 29-year-old Josh Vadnais of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, as a registered contender for the 2007 championship season. "Everyone always talks about the glory days of short track racing when ASA and ARTGO were part of all the premier events in the Midwest. They set a high standard and when they disappeared there hadn't been anything that had come close until now," Vadnais expressed, grateful for the creation of the Tour. Press Release (01-9-07)

The American Speed Association Midwest Tour is pleased to announce sponsorship from Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil. Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil will be supplying the ASA Midwest Tour with over $2500 in product for the 2007 inaugural season. Press Release (01-9-07)

Veteran driver Rod Wheeler of Hortonville , Wisconsin , recently became the first driver to declare his intentions of running the inaugural season of the ASA Midwest Tour in 2007. “My plan for 2007 is to run the ASA Midwest tour and possibly the Red, White, and Blue Series,” said Wheeler. Press Release (01-7-07)

Roltek Transmissions, a division of BoreRite INC has joined forces with the American Speed Associations Midwest Tour to sponsor its Rookie of the Year program. Roltek Transmission, owned by Todd Bombaci and Mark Barney is located in Hartland, WI and is literally located in the heart of Super Late Model racing in the Midwest. Roltek Transmissions will present a brand new transmission worth $4000 to the 2007 Rookie of the Year Candidate at the season ending Championship Banquet. Press Release (01-7-07)

American Speed Association Midwest Tour President Tim Olson and Vice President Steve Einhaus are happy to announce a 12-race schedule for the upcoming 2007 Inaugural Season. The Midwest Tour, developed in the fall of 2006 will focus on reincarnating the lull in short track racing throughout the Midwest. Press Release (01-7-07)

The ASA Midwest Tour is pleased to announce Carl Schultz from Five Star Race Car Bodies as the latest addition to the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board has been developed to bring together some of the most renowned racing industry experts to provide insight to Tour management. Vice President Steve Einhaus explained, “We feel this will help us grow and keep us on track by fielding suggestions from all involved. Press Release (012-6-06)

ASA Midwest Tour promoters Tim Olson and Steve Einhaus have announced the payout bonuses and protocol for the 2007 Touring Stars program. “The program is a great addition to the 2007 outline and will set the stage for a competitive battle for the top 15 in points for the following year’s eligibility,” Olson stated. Press Release (12-1-06)

Three-time ASA National Tour driving champion and 24-year racing veteran Kevin Cywinski is moving up the ladder at Country Joe Racing. Joe Miller, President and Owner of Country Joe Racing, has extended a partnership offer to Cywinski, an offer which Cywinski quickly and enthusiastically accepted. Country Joe Racing (11-28-06)

Haas CNC Racing has signed Blake Bjorklund to pilot the MRD Motorsports Truck Series entry [ran the #06 with Chad McCumbee in 2006] for the first 12 races in 2007. This will be the first foray into the Craftsman Truck Series for Haas Racing as they partner with MRD Motorsports to develop drivers. Bjorklund is coming off of an ARCA Series campaign where he garnered the Rookie of the Year award. Jayski (11-28-06)

ASA Midwest Tour VP Steve Einhaus announced today that the Rookie of the Year eligibility forms are now available for the 2007 racing season. “I believe that we will have one of the most lucrative and exciting ROY programs in Super Late Model racing,” Einhaus stated. Press Release (11-21-06)

Long Haul Trucking Racing team has registerd #08 for both ASA Late Model Series Northern and Challenge Divisions. Lamers Motor Racing has registered # 36 and #66 for the Northern Division. ASA Late Models (11-21-06)

With the departure of Mark Martin, Roush Racing was presented with the question of who would fill his shoes in the #6 Roush Racing Ford in the Craftsman Truck Series. That question was answered this week when Roush signed former Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil to pilot the Ford that Martin drove to five victories in 13 attempts this season. Jayski (11-15-06)

The ASA Midwest Tour is quickly taking shape as the rules for the all new Late Model series have been released. Upper Midwest Late Model drivers will notice that the ASA Midwest Tour rules incorporate many of the same specifications that already exist at the majority of tracks throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, where the ASA Midwest Tour plans to conduct races in 2007. Rules Page - Press Release (11-10-06)

Looking forward to the 2007 season, the Strasburgs are not prepared to rest on their laurels after a successful 2006. Doug and Julie have found opportunity to improve in the marketing department. “I would like to take these guys (Mid-American teams) to the next level,” said Doug. Realizing that marketing the Series alone could be a daunting task. Expansion may be a key word for the 2006 off-season for the Mid-American Stock Car Series. During the 2006 season only two non-GM motors competed in the Series. “We’re not looking to change much,” said Doug. “The basic motor rule is going to stay the same, however we would like to encourage the crate motors to run with us. We would also like to expand to get the Dodge and Ford programs more active,” he added. Mid American Racing (11-8-06)

The ASA Midwest Tour has announced a new Touring Stars program that will begin with the upcoming 2007 racing season. “The Touring Stars program was created so we could guarantee a minimum of 12 traveling stars that the local race tracks and their fans can expect to see competing against the local favorites,” stated ASA Midwest Tour President Tim Olson. Press Release (11-8-06)

Eddie Hoffman could be one heck of a bus driver, because he has been taking drivers to school at Music City Motorplex in Nashville recently. The veteran racer won his third Nashville Guitar by winning the ASA Late Model 200-lap portion of the All American 400 weekend on Sunday afternoon by taking the lead from 20-year-old Californian Derek Thorn on lap 173 and cruised to his second-straight Music City victory. Speed51.com (11-6-06)

The finalists in the WalTom Racing Driver Search have been narrowed down to some of the best young short-track talent from all corners of the country. Thousands of drivers entered, but here are the drivers that have been chosen to the next round of the WalTom Racing Driver Search. Jacob Goede, Alex Haase, Derek Thorn, Eugene Gregorich, Phil Bozel,l Josh Hamner, Ryan Crane, David McManus, Trevor Sanborn, Zachary Taylor. WaltomRacing.com (11-1-06) UPDATE: Jacob Goede the #72 Laketown Electric Corporation Chevy Driver from New Germany MN. has been accepted to drive the WalTom Racing ASA Late Model Car at the All American Race at the Music City Motorplex this Weeked! He was selected after completion of testing at TRi-County Speedway in Hudson, NC. Autoracingtracks.com (11-2-06)

If there was ever a time to go to Las Vegas, now would be it for Tim Schendel. Things are just going really, really well for the 27-year-old right now. What has happened to him in the last few months? He won the Midwest Series race at Colorado National Speedway. He made his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut. He finished second at The Milwaukee Mile in the ARCA Series in only his second-career start. He finished second at Oktoberfest. He won the final NASCAR Midwest Series Championship. He won the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown for the Elite Division cars. He made his NASCAR Busch Series debut. Speed 51 (11-2-06)

Chris Wimmer returns to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in Friday night’s Silverado 350K at the Texas Motor Speedway. Wimmer will drive the #76 Electric Light and Power Company Chevrolet for Jeff Milburn Racing. Whowon.com (11-1-06)

The ASA Midwest Tour continues to add to their all-star roster of administrative staff with the announcement that John McKarns has been added to the consulting advisory board for the new series. Press Release (11-1-06)

Brad Mueller and the potent BMRE89 team will be testing a touring series again in 2007. The new ASA Midwest Tour, with 10-12 races in the tri state area will see the team going for the inaugural championship. "The grind of racing 1 track weekly will be gone" Brad stated, "The power structure in the new series will almost guarantee success in 2007". BMRE89.com (11-1-06)

Area Late Model drivers Josh Nelms, Andy Hanson, Dennis Prunty, Jim Duchow, and Trent Snyder are all on the entry list for the ASA Late Model North race at LaCrosse Speedway. (10-2-06)

General Motors is being tight-lipped about who will advance to the next level of its driver-development testing program, set for Oct. 10-11 at Nashville Superspeedway. Among the participants likely to attend the final stage are former ChampCar World Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay, 25; Joe Gibbs Racing development driver Marc Davis; Jeff Earnhardt, son of Busch and Truck series driver Kerry Earnhardt; and Gibbs development driver Joey Lagano, The Charlotte Observer has learned. Thatsracin.com (09-30-06)

Incredible.” That was Jeremy Lepak’s first thought about winning the Chicago International Trucks 200 at the 41st Annual National Short Track Championships at Rockford Speedway on Sunday afternoon. “Everybody on this race team, my family, they know where we started. We used to hook up race cars to pine trees to straighten them out because we were just a low dollar deal. To get this deal with Jerry (Gunderman) is a dream comes true. You don’t find a better car owner; he gives you everything you need to win.” Speed51.com (09-25-06)

Discussions have occurred less frequently lately, but Champ Car and the Milwaukee Mile are still talking about the possibility of a race next season, Mile spokesman Jim Tretow said. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (09-20-06)

The WalTom Racing team will begin taking applications for those who want to be a part of their next Driver Search program. To do this, WalTom Racing, along with owners Wally and Tom Gleitsman, have teamed up with the popular short track racing website Speed51.com to search for the next WalTom Racing Development Driver. Those interested in submitting their name for possible participation in the driver tryouts can do so by filling out the online application on Speed51.com beginning on Wednesday, September 20th, 2006. Online Application - Waltomracing.com (09-20-06)

Bjorklund, who currently leads the 2006 Rookie-of-the-Year standings, passed Kimmel with less than two laps remaining to claim the victory in the hard-fought, action-packed thriller, which left a jam-packed grandstands on their feet for final 50 laps. Speed51.com (09-20-06)

For the rest of the 2006 season, Schendel plans on a few more select shows in the ARCA Remax series with his Iron Eagle Motorsports team while also participating in last two events in the last season ever in the NASCAR Elite Divisions’ Midwest Series, where he is the current points leader. ASA Late Model Series (09-17-06)

As for the remainder of the 2006 season, Snyder plans on running at least two more events within the ASALMS. The next show on Snyder’s calender will be the ASALMS Northern Division Season Championships, which are part of the prestigious Oktoberfest Weekend at the LaCrosse (WI) Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin on Saturday October 7, 2006. ASA Late Model Series (09-17-06)

Blake Bjorklund, driver of the No. 32 Country Joe Racing-Red Line Oil Dodge, earned the 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Series Bill France Triple Crown, a three-race series that concluded this past weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Racingwisconsin.com (09-17-06)

Andy Hanson took over the wheel of the #08 Long Haul Trucking - Mike Butz Racing ASA Late Model at Elko Speedway. Andy will finish out the year in the car after having Jeff Van Oudenhoven in the car for most of the season. (09-17-06)