Peoria 5k to win Oct 8th

[ptown]

What drivers will be there Saturday?

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Mike Spatola and Kevin Weaver have it on their schedules.

[rc24]

Ray Guss Jr will be in the house too, Might be the last time you get to see him drive! I thought I heard this is his last race!! I remember his rookie year in the 12 car at Peoria in 1978

[Hollis]

The 58 car has anew driver to finish out this year and next year Jermiaw Hurst

[rebalusa1]

Hurst is gonna be racing the #58 at Tipton on Thursday for the $1000 to win Fall Bash. There is something in the works for Gus to run someone else's car at Peoria on the 8th. It's not a for sure deal, won't know till mid week.

[Highside Hustler25]

Hurst is gonna be racing the #58 at Tipton on Thursday for the $1000 to win Fall Bash. There is something in the works for Gus to run someone else's car at Peoria on the 8th. It's not a for sure deal, won't know till mid week.

Looks like Jason Wagner is giving up his ride for Ray @ Peoria. Props to Jason.

[rebalusa1]

Hope it's a done deal. Will great to see Ray race there.

[MODDAD]

It is a done deal. Practiced and tuned on car tonight....seemed very pleased.

[rebalusa1]

Sweet that's great news for Ray Guss Jr. Fans.

[racenut]

Last night for Ray Guss Jr and for Mike Mullvain..... long careers ..... take a bow gentlemen!

[ptown]

Last night for Ray Guss Jr and for Mike Mullvain..... long careers ..... take a bow gentlemen!

I'll be there for my one and only trip to Peoria this year.

[CIRF]

Is this race the same one that has been known as the Illinois State Championship over the years?

[Highside Hustler25]

Jason Feger will be in attendance.

[ptown]

Is this race the same one that has been known as the Illinois State Championship over the years?

Yes it is.

[CIRF]

Yes it is.

Thanks for the clarification ptown.

When and why was the name Illinois State Championship dropped? Just curious.

[Cardirt0]

Last night for Ray Guss Jr and for Mike Mullvain..... long careers ..... take a bow gentlemen!
Them 2 will be missed at FarmCity and Fairbury...........

[racenut]

absolutely Cardirt0..... have also heard a 'rumor' and 'rumor' only that Gary Webb might be at Peoria Saturday night also. Gary and Ray sure had there share of battles on the track....
Hopefully someone here can confirm or deny the Gary Webb 'rumor'

[PeoriaSpeedway]

Sat Oct 8 Hamilton Memorial $5,000 to Win Late Models Plus Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hornets, and Central Illinois Mini Sprints *No SBLM and No CMODPitsAdults $40.00Kids $20.00GrandstandsAdults $25.00Kids 6-12 $10.005 and under free.Pits Open at 3:00 p.m.Grandstands Open 4:00 p.m.Drivers Meeting 4:30 p.m.Hot Laps 4:45 p.m.Draw Cutoff 5:15 p.m.Time Trials 5:30 p.m.Racing starts at 6:00 p.m.1952 – Fibber McGee – Galesburg, Illinois1953 – Herb Shannon – Peoria, Illinois1954 – Earl Setzer – Colchester, Illinois1955 – Bill Van Allen – Chicago, Illinois1956 – Berley Dodsen – Pontiac, Illinois1957 – Rosey Roseman – Clinton, Illinois1958 – Lloyd Caldwell – Lincoln, Illinois1959 – Herb Shannon – Peoria, Illinois1960 – Fibber McGee – Galesburg, Illinois1961 – Jerry Roedell – Peoria, Illinois1961 – Jerry Roedell – Peoria, Illinois1962 – Ben Hofer – Rock Island, Illinois1963 – Ben Hofer – Rock Island, Illinois1964 – Don Dane – Peoria, Illinois1965 – Don Bohlnder – Glasford, Illinois1966 – Ben Hofer – Rock Island, Illinois1967 – Don Bohlander – Glasford, Illinois1968 – Don Bohlander – Glasford, Illinois1969 – Bob Kelly – Wheaton, Illinois1970 – Don Bohlander – Glasford, Illinois1971 – Don Bohlander – Glasford, Illinois1972 – Don Bohlander – Glasford, Illinois1973 – Ronnie Weedon – Pleasant Valley, Iowa1974 – Flood – None1975 – None Held after Flood of 1974 until 19761976 – Ronnie Weedon – Pleasant Valley, Iowa – 23rd. Annual Winner1977 – Ray Guss Sr. – Coal Valley, Illinois1978 – Don Bohlander – Glasford, Illinois – 25th, Annual Winner1979 – Steve Fraise – Montrose, Iowa1980 – Rick Standridge – Divernon, Illinois1981 – (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) Taylor – Springfield, Illinois1882 – Mike Chasteen – Peoria, Illinois1983 – Fred Strube – Peoria, Illinois – 30th. Annual Winner1984 – Ray Guss Sr. – Coal Valley, Illinois1985 – Tom Rients – Streator, Illinois1986 – Ray Guss Jr. – Milan, Illinois1987 – Ray Guss Jr. – Milan, Illinois1988 – Gary Webb – Blue Grass, Iowa – 35th. Annual Winner1989 – Frank Shickel Jr. – Bloomington, Illinois1990 – Ray Guss Jr. – Milan, Illinois1991 – Ray Guss Jr. – Milan, Illinois1992 – Ray Guss Jr. – Milan, Illinois1993 – Todd Bennett – Peoria, Illinois – 40th. Annual Winner1994 – Todd Bennett – Peoria, Illinois1995 – Gary Webb – Blue Grass, Iowa1996 – Brian Birkhofer – Muscatine, Iowa1997 – Todd Bennett – Peoria, Illinois1998 – Todd Bennett – Peoria, Illinois – 45 th. Annual Winner1999 – Toby Sharp – East Peoria, Illinois2000 – Mike Cothron – Moline, Illinois2001 – Kevin Weaver – Gibson City, Illinois2002 – Billy Tuckwell – Metamora, Illinois2003 – Billy Tuckwell – Metamora, Illinois – 50th. Annual Winner2004 – Wes Steidenger – Fairbury, Illinois – 51st. Annual Winner2005 – Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, Illinois – 52nd. Annual Winner2006 – Richie Hedrick – Urbana, Illinois – 53rd. Annual Winner2007 – Wes Steidenger – Fairbury, Illinois – 54th. Annual Winner2008 – Billy Drake – Bloomington, Illinois – 55th. Annual Winner2009 – Tim Lance – Brimfield Illinois – 56th. Annual Winner2010 – Jason Feger – Bloomington Illinois – 57th. Annual Winner2011 – Jason Feger – Bloomington Illinois – 58th. Annual Winner2012 – Jason Feger – Bloomington Illinois – 59th. Annual Winner2013 – No Race held2014 – Brandon Sheppard – Berlin Illinois – 60th. Annual Winner2015 – Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, Illinois – 61st. Annual Winner2016 – ???????? – 62nd Annual

[cgrace]

thanks 4 posting past winners

[CIRF]

I'll second the thanks for the past winners!!

I was there to watch Bohlander win a couple of those Illinois State Championship races. Also watched Tommy Rients win it in '85.

The Illinois State Championship used to be a BIG race along with The Midwest Invitational at Sterling Speedbowl Park in Sterling, Illinois. I'm glad and honored I got to attend several of both.

[MUD MAESTRO]

absolutely Cardirt0..... have also heard a 'rumor' and 'rumor' only that Gary Webb might be at Peoria Saturday night also. Gary and Ray sure had there share of battles on the track....
Hopefully someone here can confirm or deny the Gary Webb 'rumor'

Webb probably wont make the Peoria event. Its my understanding that Gary had emergency surgery a few weeks ago out east and has returned home just a few days ago......I have no other information except he doing fine.

[racenut]

thanks Mr Mud....hope Gary gets better soon.....

[FastEd95]

Webb was entered in the IMCA LM race at Tipton last night but was a no show...now I see why...get well soon GW!

[Highside Hustler25]

dress warm. It gets nippy down there in the valley this time a year.

[racenut]

listen closely to the announcer Scott Shults, this is his last night as well. Lot of years behind the mike....Ray Guss Jr, Mike Mullvain and Scott Shults....all their final night..... :(

[Nasty55]

I'll second the thanks for the past winners!!

I was there to watch Bohlander win a couple of those Illinois State Championship races. Also watched Tommy Rients win it in '85.

The Illinois State Championship used to be a BIG race along with The Midwest Invitational at Sterling Speedbowl Park in Sterling, Illinois. I'm glad and honored I got to attend several of both.



That Illinois state Championships had alot of meaning for the longest time when Chuck Hamilton was running the show but when Chuck passed away and sherry took over things went to h\3ll in a hand basket thats for sure it became more about how much money she made mo0re than for the honor of their Late Son John Hamilton!!

[Nasty55]

listen closely to the announcer Scott Shults, this is his last night as well. Lot of years behind the mike....Ray Guss Jr, Mike Mullvain and Scott Shults....all their final night..... :(



All 3 will be greatly missed thats for sure Racenut! Scott Shults has been getting it done for alot of yrs and please correct me if im wrong but didnt he use to announce at Princeton as well back in the day when they were still open? Ray Guss Jr is definately the opitome of the Racers Racer! And Mike Mullvain has been around for many many yrs as well... I remember back yrs ago or at least im thinking it was Mullvain that done this stuff even Built open engines for Late model guys there at peoria and elsewhere...

[old fan]

Doesn't mullvain still do engines

[ptown]

That Illinois state Championships had alot of meaning for the longest time when Chuck Hamilton was running the show but when Chuck passed away and sherry took over things went to h\3ll in a hand basket thats for sure it became more about how much money she made mo0re than for the honor of their Late Son John Hamilton!!

Please explain yourself, exactly how did that race go downhill when she took over.

Congrats to Feger for the win last night.

[old fan]

Car count wasn't that great was it ,Wheatland wow

[MUD MAESTRO]

Just a thought.....To give back real meaning to the Illinois State Championship, please not so many divisions in one night or run the 100 lapper first.......Yes Highside it does get nippy in that valley.....at least the wind was calm unlike last year event.

[dirtdobber45]

Congrats to Ferger and his crew

[Nasty55]

Congrats to Jason Feger and crew on the win last night! You have always been good at peoria!

[Nasty55]

Please explain yourself, exactly how did that race go downhill when she took over.

Congrats to Feger for the win last night.



Really DumbA$$ your questioning me about how that race has gone downhill since Chuck Hamilton Passed away? It use to have so much more prestige than what it has now because Sherry Ran it in the ground with her my way or the highway attitude and her its all about me attitude so dont fukin question me when you yourself know what the score is with that B!tch! I have personally been there and witnessed her tell a racer not to bring his car back to her track until he changed his tires Just because he came to her play ground and stomped everyones a$$ at an open tire show!! So yes i do happen to know a little more about peoria speedway and how it works than what you seem to think i do..... Now go back downstairs and play on your mommies Commadore64..... Or better yet go out and play in the traffic on one of peorias busy streets!!

[ptown]

Really DumbA$$ your questioning me about how that race has gone downhill since Chuck Hamilton Passed away? It use to have so much more prestige than what it has now because Sherry Ran it in the ground with her my way or the highway attitude and her its all about me attitude so dont fukin question me when you yourself know what the score is with that B!tch! I have personally been there and witnessed her tell a racer not to bring his car back to her track until he changed his tires Just because he came to her play ground and stomped everyones a$$ at an open tire show!! So yes i do happen to know a little more about peoria speedway and how it works than what you seem to think i do..... Now go back downstairs and play on your mommies Commadore64..... Or better yet go out and play in the traffic on one of peorias busy streets!!

lol....Nothing intelligent to say so you revert to namecalling in your illiterate 3rd grade response. Again please tell me with some specifics how she (in your words) ran that race in the ground. Last night was a packed house and some pretty good racing.

[old fan]

But was told to many classes