Glasgow, KY-June 30, 2010- With one-third of the schedule completed, the American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner has a tie for its series points lead, with a pair of drivers representing the Hoosier State and the Land of Lincoln having scored the most points at this juncture of the 2010 race season, which is the first season of competition for the American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner.
John Demoss of Bloomington, IN and Matt Goulden of Springfield, IL set tied for the tour’s points lead at this point in the season, with both drivers having accumulated a total of 282 points each. Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY holds down the third spot in series points with 272 markers, while Robinson, IL native Brian Shaw sits in fourth position with 253 points. Elliott Despain of Campbellsville, KY completes the top five in with a total of 235 points.
The second five in series points is lead by Mike Harrison of Highland, IL with 214 points and two series wins at Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, IL. Youngster Rob Penny of Owensboro, KY is currently in seventh position with 206 points, while veteran Randle Sweeney of Clifty, KY sits eighth in points with 192 and one series event win at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY. The remaining spots in the top ten in series points belong to Everett Bradham of Olney, IL with 182 points and Chad Kinder of Newton, IL with 174 points.
In positions 11th through 20th in series points at this time are Jeff Leka of Buffalo, IL, Denny Schwartz of Ashmore, IL, Tim Hancock of Mount Olive, IL, Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY (one series win at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY), Tommy Seets, Jr. of Alton, IL, Russ Gabbert of Berea, KY, Dave Crawley of Decatur, IL, Cody Clark, Mike Selby of Sparta, TN, and Michael Bolyard of St. Peters, IL.
The next event for the American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner will take place at Vermillion County Speedway in Danville, IL on Sunday July 18 that was halted due to rain back on May 1. The A-Main purse for the Sunday July 18 Vermillion County Speedway event will be as follows: 1st– $1,500, 2nd– $1,000, 3rd– $800, 4th– $700, 5th– $600, 6th– $575, 7th– $550, 8th– $525, 9th– $500, 10th– $400, 11th– $350, 12th– $300, 13th– $275, 14th– $250, 15th through 24th– $200 to start. After the completion of this event, there will a regular race program at the Danville, IL track that will pay $800 to the winner.
The American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner will present UMP Modified sanctioned dirt track sports entertainment at racing venues throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. For more information concerning the American Modified Series, call series race director Niles Lauderbaugh at (270) 576-2969 or visit the series website at www.americanmodifiedseries.com.
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner- 2010 Current Points (6/26/10)
1. John Demoss (Bloomington, IN)- 282
Matt Goulden (Springfield, IL)- 282
3. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 272
4. Brian Shaw (Robinson, IL)- 253
5. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 235
6. Mike Harrison (Highland, IL)- 214
7. Rob Penny (Owensboro, KY)- 206
8. Randle Sweeney (Clifty, KY)- 192
9. Everett Bradham (Olney, IL)- 182
10. Chad Kinder (Newton, IL)- 174
11. Jeff Leka (Buffalo, IL)- 171
12. Denny Schwartz (Ashmore, IL)- 168
13. Tim Hancock (Mount Olive, IL)- 163
14. Jason Wheatley (Loretto, KY)- 150
15. Tommy Seets, Jr. (Alton, IL)- 140
16. Russ Gabbert (Berea, KY)- 123
17. Dave Crawley (Decatur, IL)- 120
18. Cody Clark- 115
19. Mike Selby (Sparta, TN)- 114
20. Michael Bolyard (St. Peters, IL)- 110
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner- 2010 Schedule of Events
*April 2- Ponderosa Speedway- Junction City, KY- $1,500 to win- 8th Annual Spring 30– Randle Sweeney
*April 16- Tri City Speedway- Pontoon Beach, IL- $1,500 to win- Michael Long
*April 30- Fayette County Speedway- Brownstown, IL- $1,500 to win- Mike Harrison
*May 1- Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway- Danville, IL- $1,500 to win- Rainout (Finish on July 18)
*June 4- Fayette County Speedway- Brownstown, IL- $1,500 to win- Mike Harrison
*June 26- Bluegrass Speedway- Bardstown, KY- $1,500 to win-10th Annual Mod Squad Bash-Jason Wheatley
*July 18- Pierce’s Vermilion County Speedway- Danville, IL- $1,500 to win
*July 23- Ponderosa Speedway- Junction City, KY- $3,000 to win- 6th Annual Summer Shootout
*July 24- Bluegrass Speedway- Bardstown, KY- $3,000 to win- 10th Annual Bluegrass Rumble
*August 13- Bloomington Speedway- Bloomington, IN- $1,500 to win
*August 14- Lawrenceburg Speedway- Lawrenceburg, IN- $1,500 to win- Monster Modified 40
*August 20- To Be Announced- $1,500 to win
*August 21- To Be Announced- $1,500 to win
*September 17- Moler Raceway Park- Williamsburg, OH- $1,500 to win
*September 18- Lawrenceburg Speedway- Lawrenceburg, IN- $1,500 to win
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner 2010 Sponsors
*Arizona Sport Shirts- “Official Merchandise Vendor” of the AMS (www.arizonasportshirts.com)
*Force for Fuel- Presenting Sponsor and “Official Fuel and Engine Conditioner” of the AMS (www.forcesavesgreen.com)
*Hoosier Race Tire- “Official Race Tire” of the AMS (www.hoosiertire.com)
*Wick Racing Fuels- “Official Race Fuel Supplier” of the AMS (www.wickoil.com)
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner 2010 Contingency Supporters
*AFCO Racing Products- “Hard Luck Award”- $50 certificate to first driver not advancing from B-Main and $50 certificate to 4th place finisher in A-Main each night (www.afcoracing.com)
*All Star Performance- “Hard Charger Award”-$100 product certificate per event (www.allstarperformance.com)
*Bandit Race Cars (www.banditracecars.net)
*Bilstein (www.bilsteinshocks.com)
*Blue Media
*Comp Cams (www.compcams.com)
*Dale Meers Race Engines
*DJ Safety (www.djsafety.com)
*Dyer’s Top Rods (www.dyersrods.com)
*Hypercoil Springs- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #5 (www.hypercoils.com)
*Impressive Race Cars- “Chassis to be given away at series banquet in a drawing of the top ten in series points-no purchase necessary) (www.impressiveracecars.com)
*Indiana Stone Works
*Intercomp Racing Systems (www.intercomp-racing.com)
*J.B’s Salvage
*Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #3 (www.joegibbsracingoil.com)
*JumpStart Communications- “Official Webmaster” of the AMS
*Lightning Chassis (www.lightningchassis.com)
*PPM Racing Products- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #2 ($50.00 product certificate per heat win; $500 product certificate at series banquet) (www.ppmracingproducts.com)
*Raceceiver (www.raceceiver.com)
*RHS Cylinder Heads (www.racingheadservice.com)
*SPEC Race Engines- “Fast Time Award”-$100 per event (www.specracingengines.com)
*Stage 8 Fasteners (www.stage8.com)
*T & K Trucking- “Rookie of the Year”-$1,000 distributed among top three in Rookie Points)
*UMP Dirt Car (www.umpracing.com)
*VP Racing Fuels- “Hard Luck Award”- $50 certificate on fuel for misfortune in A-Main (www.vpracingfuels.com)
*Wayne Bowen Racing Supply (www.waynebowenracing.com)
*Wehrs Machine & Racing Products- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #1 ($50.00 product certificate per heat win; free set of bird cages to be given away at series banquet) www.wehrsmachine.com)
*Wiles Driveshafts- Official Sponsor of Heat Race #4 (www.wilesdriveshafts.com)
*Willy’s Carbs- “Official Sponsor of Heat Race #6 (www.willyscarbs.com)
American Modified Series presented by Force Fuel and Engine Conditioner Payoff Structures
*$1,500 to win- 1st– $1,500, 2nd– $1,000, 3rd– $800, 4th– $700, 5th– $600, 6th– $575, 7th– $550, 8th– $525, 9th– $500, 10th– $400, 11th– $350, 12th– $300, 13th– $275, 14th– $250, 15th through 24th– $200 to start
*$3,000 to win- 1st– $3,000, 2nd– $2,000, 3rd– $1,500, 4th– $1,000, 5th– $800, 6th– $700, 7th– $600, 8th– $575, 9th– $550, 10th– $525, 11th– $500, 12th– $400, 13th– $350, 14th– $300, 15th– $275, 16th through 24th– $250 to start
*Season Ending Points Payout- 1st– $2,500, 2nd– $2,000, 3rd– $1,800, 4th– $1,600, 5th– $1,500, 6th– $1,400, 7th– $1,300, 8th– $1,200, 9th– $1,100, 10th– $1,000
Series Director- Niles Lauderbaugh-(270)576-2969(nileslauderbaugh@cinergymetro.net)
Sponsorship Information
Office- (270) 710-1697
FAX- (270) 710-1597
Email- amodseries@live.com
Website- www.americanmodifiedseries.com