Summit Mod Nats & B Mods join 35th Herald & Review 100 Thursday at Macon Speedway

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The DIRTcar UMP Summer Nationals makes their annual visit to The World's Fastest 1/5 mile to write the 35th chapter in the storied history of the Herald & Review 100. $5,000 to win for the UMP Summer Nationals/Midwest Big Ten Series Super Late Models, $1,000 to win for Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals UMP Billingsley BP Service Center & Towing Modifieds, PLUS UMP B-Mods. For more information, check out maconracing.com https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/11118814_1113657201981349_5805061969140800712_o.jp g

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Hell Tour Set To Invade Macon Speedway Thursday Babb, Pierce, Feger, & Moyer Among Favorites 15 events into the 2015-edition of the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour, the cream is rising to the top in the point chase. While the first seven events had different winners at each race, the recent events have seen Shannon Babb and Jason Feger starting to warm up. All the stars will converge on Macon Speedway this coming Thursday, July 9 for the 35th running of the Herald & Review 100. The Macon Speedway event should be a great one as local favorite, Shannon Babb, of Moweaqua, IL, recently won his third event on the tour. Babb claimed the Tri-State Speedway event on Sunday, in addition to his earlier wins at Fairbury and Peoria. He will, no doubt, be the top pick on Thursday night as he has won the last two Herald & Review 100’s, three of four, and five of the last nine. His list of challengers, however, will be tough to beat. Current Summer Nationals point leader, Bobby Pierce, of Oakwood, IL, might be the one to knock Babb off his pedestal. Pierce was extremely strong at the Lucas Oil Late Model event in April, but a flat tire cost him the victory while leading. Pierce has not won this historic event but his dad, Bob, has four trophies, with his last in 2001. Bloomington, IL driver, Jason Feger has recently warmed up, as well. Feger claimed his first 2015 Hell Tour trophy on June 13 at Cedar Lake Speedway and added two more, with the wins coming at Daugherty Speedway on July 1 and Highland Speedway on July 4. The current standings are led by the “Smooth Operator” Bobby Pierce. The young racer has a 48 point lead on Billy Moyer, Jr. and a 100 point advantage on Feger. Babb is fourth in this year’s rundown, while Ryan Unzicker is fifth. Timothy Culp, Jim Moon, Billy Moyer, John Hahler, and Michael Kloos complete the top ten in the current standings. Events are schedule Monday-Wednesday at Lincoln, Vermillion County, and Florence and may shake up the standings a bit more before the Macon event. This Thursday’s race will mark the 35th year for the Herald & Review 100. Forsyth, IL driver Butch Garner won the first one back in 1981. Babb has the most wins with 5, while Bob Pierce and Kevin Weaver have four each. If Bobby Pierce does find victory lane, he and his dad will become the second father-son duo to win the event. Springfield, IL (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) and Matt Taylor were the first to complete the feat. In addition to the $5,000 to win event for the Late Models, the Summit National Modifieds will also be on hand. Round out the night’s card will be the return of the B-Mods. Pit gates will open Thursday at 3:00, grandstands at 4:00, hotlaps start at 6:00, and racing will begin at 7:00. Adult admission is $25, while children 11 and under are $5. For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). It’s easy to join the Macon Speedway text service. Fans can text MSFANS to 74574 to receive fan information. Drivers text MSDRIVERS to 74574 to receive driver information. Message and date rates apply. Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000. Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials.

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Action Picking Back Up In Weekly Classes Thursday & Saturday Races To Entertain Fans Race fans at Macon Speedway have been treated to some great racing as of late and that won’t change this weekend. Not only will the track be hosting the 35th running of the Herald & Review 100 for the Summer Nationals Hell Tour on Thursday, the track will open right back up on Saturday for a full six division program. The Thursday, July 9 show will feature three classes of racing. The UMP Dirtcar Late Models will be on hand running 100 laps for the Summer Nationals Hell Tour. The race will also double up as an event on the Midwest Big Ten Late Model schedule. The Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals will pair up with the Late Models for a big event, as well. Rounding out Thursday’s program will be the B-Mods, who have had a long layoff on the Macon schedule with all of the recent special events. The Saturday, July 11 program will see an action packed evening with six divisions of racing. In addition to the Midwest Big Ten Pro Late Models, the Sportsman will be back in action running a Topless 40, paying $600 to win. The Billingsley Towing Modifieds, B-Mods, Street Stocks, and Hornets will also compete. The night will also feature half price admission for ladies at just $6 for Bud Light Ladies Night. The current championship standing leaders in the regular Macon divisions include Tommy Sheppard, Jr. (Berlin, IL) in the Pro Late Models, Rodney Standerfer (Germantown, IL) in the Billingsley Towing Modifieds, James Farley, Jr. (Springfield, IL) in the B-Mod class, Timmy (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) (Monticello, IL) Sportsman, Terry Reed (Decatur, IL) in the Street Stocks, and Adam Webb (Decatur, IL) in the Hornets. On Thursday, July 9, pit gates will open at 3:00, grandstands at 4:00, hotlaps at 6:00, and racing will begin at 7:00. Grandstand admission will be $25 for adults and children 11 and under are $5. Saturday, July 11 festivities start with pits opening at 4:00, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps beginning at 6:00 when the pill draw ends, and racing takes the green at 7:00. Admission for Saturday’s events will be $12 for adults and free for children 11 and under. It will also be Bud Light Ladies night, where ladies get in for 1/2 price. For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). It’s easy to join the Macon Speedway text service. Fans can text MSFANS to 74574 to receive fan information. Drivers text MSDRIVERS to 74574 to receive driver information. Message and date rates apply. Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000. Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials. CURRENT MACON SPEEDWAY POINTS UMP Pro Late Models (Top 10) 1)Tommy Sheppard, Jr.-Berlin, IL 320 2)Guy Taylor-Springfield, IL 294 3)Kevin Crowder-Argenta, IL 268 4)Bobby Beiler-Blue Mound, IL 232 5)Victor Overlin-Decatur, IL 218 6)Braden Johnson-Stonington, IL 204 7)Roben Huffman-Clinton, IL 198 8)Dakota Ewing-Decatur, IL 190 9)Matt Taylor-Springfield, IL 184 10)Shawn Ziemer-Boody, IL 166 Billingsley Towing UMP Modifieds (Top 10) 1)Rodney Standerfer-Germantown, IL 506 2)Jeff Graham-Stonington, IL 486 3)Clark Robertson-Shelbyville, IL 416 4)Curt Rhodes-Decatur, IL 406 5)Randy Spaugh-Decatur, IL 338 6)Joe Strawkas-Buffalo, IL 310 7)Rick Hamilton-Decatur, IL 304 8)David Crawley, Jr.-Decatur, IL 288 9)TD Burger-Saunemin, IL 280 10)Ethan Schnapp-Springfield, IL 260 UMP Street Stocks (Top 10) 1)Terry Reed-Decatur, Il 508 2)Kyle Waters-Oreana, IL 474 3)Brian Dasenbrock-Decatur, IL 452 4)Jason Scrimpsher-Decatur, IL 410 5)Greg Osman-Macon, IL 410 6)Jeffery Reed, Jr.-Blue Mound, IL 382 7)Tharen Reno-Springfield, IL 346 8)Bobby Beiler-Blue Mound, IL 342 9)Nick Justice-Harristown, IL 266 10)Terry Reed, Sr.-Decatur, IL 258 UMP Hornets (Top 10) 1)Adam Webb-Decatur, IL 458 2)John Bright, Jr.-Decatur, IL 418 3)Thad Gee-Bloomington, IL 344 4)Steven Stine-Stonington, IL 338 5)Michael Gossett-Decatur, IL 318 6)Matthew Reed-Blue Mound, IL 306 7)Cook Crawford-Lincoln, IL 274 8)Marty Sullivan-Decatur, IL 264 9)Austin Wickline-Harristown, IL 260 10)Brad Rexroad-Hammond, IL 240 UMP Sportsman (Top 10) 1)Timmy (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)-Monticello, IL 120 2)Jeremy Nichols-Shelbyville, IL 116 5)Tom Graham-Stonington, IL 104 4)Tim Bedinger-Taylorville, IL 104 5)Ty Nation-Taylorville, IL 94 6)Phil Moreland-Assumption, IL 94 7)Doug Nevill-Springfield, IL 56 8)Dennis Vandermeersch-Springfield, IL 56 9)Danny Smith-Argenta, IL 54 10)Dave Eckel-Lovington, IL 48 UMP B-Mods (Top 10) 1)James Farley, III-Springfield, IL 204 2)Thomas Riech-Springfield, IL 198 3)Wade Glover-Brighton, IL 172 4)Ryan Timmons-Centralia, IL 156 5)Tim Bedinger-Taylorville, Il 154 6)Eric Brackett-Brighton, IL 142 7)Dave Eckel-Lovington, IL 142 8)Roy MaGee, II-Springfield, IL 134 9)Steve Phillips-Neoga, IL 112 10)Chris Bolyard-Girard, IL 60

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The 35th Annual Herald & Review 100 is this Thursday Night. Don't miss it! That's right! Thursday Night! Herald & Review presents the DIRTcar UMP Summer Nationals Super Late Models ($5,000 to win), DIRTcar UMP Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals ($1,000 to win), and the B-Mods are also set for a full show. Mud in your face fun at Macon Speedway this Thursday, July 9th! www.maconracing.com https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11692805_1118142168199519_8786267364505476687_n.jp g?oh=bcc8b33752d4f5645c9c590b87d2681b&oe=562BA6DE

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WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE Herald & Review 100!!! Macon Speedway is hosting a huge event this coming Thursday, July 9th. DIRTcar UMP Summer Nationals Super Late Models Like/Share/Comment on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing/photos/a.196803393666739.55778.136803119666767/1118164024864000/?type=1&theater for your chance to win a four pack of tickets and seats in the reserved section. Look for the pic posted below. Winner will be randomly chosen on Wednesday night. Good luck and will see you at the races! https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11402968_1118164024864000_7578094429087803065_n.jp g?oh=baa8587ce9483963c250fbac1f3ea78e&oe=562D4435

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Herald & Review 100 Postponed Due To Wet Grounds Macon Speedway officials were forced to pull the plug on the July 9 running of the Herald & Review 100, due to extremely wet grounds at the 1/5-mile facility. Track officials had hoped to be able to pull off a miracle and get the facility ready for the evening's events but the lack of sunshine and cool temperatures did not help the efforts. Despite a dry forecast for Thursday, the huge amounts of rainfall throughout Central Illinois on Wednesday caused a number of county flood warnings and soggy conditions at Macon Speedway. Even the track, which usually dries fairly quickly and holds up well in days following rain, was soaked from overnight rains that would not leave. Track promoter Bob Sargent stated, "Had we not had the rain overnight, I think we would've been okay. When I saw it raining at 2:30 in the morning, I knew we were in trouble." The 35th running of the Herald & Review 100 will be rescheduled on Wednesday, August 26 as part of a huge weekend of Late Model racing in the midwest. In addition to the Summer National Hell Tour Late Models, the Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals, and B-Mods were also on the card. The next event on the Macon Speedway schedule is this coming Saturday, July 11 with six divisions of action. The Sportsman Topless 40, Big Ten Pro Late Models, Billingsley Towing Modifieds, B-Mods, Street Stocks, and Hornets are all on the action packed card. Admission prices will be $12 for adults but $6 for women for Bud Light Ladies Night. Children 11 and under are admitted free of charge. Pits will open Saturday at 4:00, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps will begin at 6:00 shortly after the pill draw ends and racing will begin at 7:00. For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). It’s easy to join the Macon Speedway text service. Fans can text MSFANS to 74574 to receive fan information. Drivers text MSDRIVERS to 74574 to receive driver information. Message and date rates apply. Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000. Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials.