UMP Summernationals Drivers

[thexfactor0210]

It is almost here so I figured we should get a list together of guys running the tour. Here is who I have so far. Please add any.

Bobby Pierce
Billy Moyer Jr
Gordy Gundaker
Bob Gardner
Brent Larson
Jose Parga
Dustin Nobbe
Rusty Schlenk-- Majority of races
Kevin Weaver -- About 3/4 of races
Ryan Unzicker -- About 3/4 of races
Jason Feger -- First week as of now
Shannon Babb -- First 2 weeks as of now
Billy Moyer- First week as of now

[ptown]

Babb doesn't have any on his schedule, I'm sure he'll at least run some of the local shows.

[i-pod]

Rusty is running the whole tour?

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Babb is undecided according to his website. I guess we'll find out soon. I'd love to see him run it.

[thexfactor0210]

There was tall of Rusty doing the whole tour in the CJ1 car

[MI Dirt Fan]

I don't​ think Moyer Jr. is running the whole tour. He doesn't have the dates posted. I think they were going to evaluate after the first week

[WisWildManFan]

Just give lil bobby the title now

[ptown]

Just give lil bobby the title now


Yes if Babb don't run the full schedule it's no contest.

[Black I]

Rusty is running the whole tour?

So now the sn will be cherry picking im sure :rolleyes:

[Black I]

Babb is undecided according to his website. I guess we'll find out soon. I'd love to see him run it.

Be nice if he did. He's got a great shot at the title.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Billy Moyer will probably run several nights.

[cgrace]

think starting on wed instead of thurs or fri hurts the guys who go to Eldora. if they have probs at Eldora, ehtye are screwed.

[thexfactor0210]

I am sure Moyer Sr will hit all the 10k shows

[pushin cushin]

Thought I remember reading earlier this year the Duty's out of the Portland, Oregon area were going to run some of this tour. Think the Father is John Duty #5 and Justin Duty #15 is the Son. Things may have changed since I heard this.

[weaver1st]

I doubt very much if Kevin Weaver even runs half the shows.

[thexfactor0210]

I was using Weaver's website but you are likely correct. I dont get why he does not run them all if he races for a living. He could use the point fund money and probably finish top 5 in points

[ptown]

I was using Weaver's website but you are likely correct. I dont get why he does not run them all if he races for a living. He could use the point fund money and probably finish top 5 in points

Kevin doesn't race for a living plus I see big problems in the Weaver camp, ill advised change in chassis to an unknown experimental cluster#$% or whatever you want to call it, loss of sponsorship, not being competitive etc etc.....

[thexfactor0210]

Oh i thought i read he did race for a living and lived in an apartment off of the shop

[goincircles]

Rusty is running the whole tour? He will be out of equipment by race 5 Good racer hard on equipment JMO :)

[MI Dirt Fan]

He will be out of equipment by race 5 Good racer hard on equipment JMO :)

Hasn't stopped him from running it before.

[dirtdobber45]

Just give lil bobby the title nowThis is why booby doesnt run one of the big series (well one of the reasons). He knows hes a shoe in to win that title. Sad

[RRRKKK]

Look it takes money, but more so it takes personnel. There needs to be at least 1 spare motor and one spare chassis. And when you tear the right front corner off in Indiana, and leave race track at 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning and have a 400 to 600 mile drive. It takes more than one helper.

[Highside Hustler25]

He will be out of equipment by race 5 Good racer hard on equipment JMO :)

Betcha yer wrong.

[goincircles]

Betcha yer wrong.

Ill extend him to race 6 that should help ya out lol And I'm never wrong just miss my mark from time to time but this one is pretty easy seen this go on for 5 or 6 years he is barrowing rides motors and whatever to get through a season.

[JMill99m]

Don't see Kevin doing anymore then 5-6 SN races UNLESS he performs very strong in them. We are still looking for sponsorship

[TackyTracker]

hopefully Kevin gets some help.. I mean Erb doesn't do SN anymore now Moyer schedule is reduced and we do have Bobby and Babb but through the years lot's of national guys now were running the SN as they came up

[TheJet-09]

Somewhat on topic, but I apologize if it's hijacking the thread...does anyone know why Jay Morris hasn't been racing as of late? I know he has some type of arrangement (maybe just sponsorship) with Weaver, and certainly looks to have the means to fund a good racing operation. I would love to see Weaver show up in a big hauler with a couple of cars like many of the others.

[thexfactor0210]

I think weaver should run the first 5 nights and see where he is at points.

[goincircles]

Betcha yer wrong.

OK How much? I'm in

[hoosier race fan]

The rock thrower stuffed it in the wall in hotlaps last night. Couldn't help but think of this post where his tendency to be hard on equipment was brought up.

[Bigdirtfan]

Rusty runs as long as he has provisionals same old story. I really enjoyed his performance at the dream last night.

[goincircles]

Good job finally were catching on Schlenk is one of the hardest on equipment there is in the sport and for someone that boohoos about being low budget why beat the hell out of it every night out.He barrows motors cars and equipment every season just to beat it up some more he will only be running for CJ for a short time he is a business man and as much as he might like Rusty you can only tolerate stupid (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) so long

[highgroove]

Summer nationals ain't what it used to be...

[BadlandsBandit12]

I totally agree, no one really cares anymore. I do not hear anyone talking about it. ( oohhhh I must go see a summer nationals race) it truly has become a thing of the past. just saying!!!



Summer nationals ain't what it used to be...

[Highside Hustler25]

The rock thrower stuffed it in the wall in hotlaps last night. Couldn't help but think of this post where his tendency to be hard on equipment was brought up.

Well, Jimmy Owens stuffed it into the wall twice and last years World 100 winner did as well. It happens.

[Highside Hustler25]

OK How much? I'm in

How bout a Rusty Schlenk T Shirt:D

[golddirt]

Admission prices are keeping people away also.

[kidrock]

This is why booby doesnt run one of the big series (well one of the reasons). He knows hes a shoe in to win that title. Sad

I think it's pretty smart of them money wise to run the Summer National tour. There is 30,000 a week for 5 or 6 weeks potential purse money alone to be made with most races within 4 hours of their home.

I really don't know what's so sad about that.

[thexfactor0210]

Added Dustin Nobbe who has the whole tour on his schedule

[ptown]

Admission prices are keeping people away also.

They have a car count problem not an attendance problem, I've been to Highland, I55, Granite City, Farmer City, Fairbury, Spoon River etc and the stands have been packed for every one of those races.

[golddirt]

Packed means sold out or close to it and I haven't seen that the he last few years. Look at it with clear eyes for once. People can NOT afford to take the Family to many races anymore and that sir is a fact. I have been watching since 1968 so I have saw plenty.

[it"s a dirt thing]

with these prices no first 4 SN races
Brownstown 22gm 37 pits
Kankakee 20 40
sycamore 30 35
Peoria 30 40

[Highside Hustler25]

with these prices no first 4 SN races
Brownstown 22gm 37 pits
Kankakee 20 40
sycamore 30 35
Peoria 30 40

If you're that cheap, you should stay home. There is also a mandatory 2 cheeseburger and a coke charge as well. That would probably put you in the red.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Shannon Babb now has the first two weeks on his schedule.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Michael Rigsby said on Late Model Live tonight that Mike Marlar is planning to run several early races.

[Dante Toledo, OH]

Their has been several seasons that Schlenk runs 60 races with one motor and one car. Their has been a few times the last couple that he was loaned rides. Because his only engine was being rebuilt and he was leading national points. I see him race all the time and never ever see Rusty running into people or driving ruff.

[Highside Hustler25]

Rusty is one of the good guys. Low budget racer that gets it done the old fashion way. The guys that talk trash probably tried to get their diecast signed at the wrong time.

[Dante Toledo, OH]

Rusty is one of the good guys. Low budget racer that gets it done the old fashion way. The guys that talk trash probably tried to get their diecast signed at the wrong time.I agree, I don't believe he is running summer nationals anyway. I think he committed to running the American Ethanol series. Unless something changed.

[Highside Hustler25]

I agree, I don't believe he is running summer nationals anyway. I think he committed to running the American Ethanol series. Unless something changed.

I'd say you are right about the AE series. Hoping he hits some shows in July when the series is off.

[Dante Toledo, OH]

with these prices no first 4 SN racesBrownstown 22gm 37 pitsKankakee 20 40sycamore 30 35Peoria 30 40Oakshade $12 ga and $20 for pits and paying $10,000 to win. How do these other track justify charging $30 and paying $5,000?

[Illtsate32]

Oakshade $12 ga and $20 for pits and paying $10,000 to win. How do these other track justify charging $30 and paying $5,000?Now thats a deal there for 10,000 show...

[zyoung25]

Oakshade $12 ga and $20 for pits and paying $10,000 to win. How do these other track justify charging $30 and paying $5,000?

Here's a good one for ya. Moler has the buckeye dirt week show, 3k to win. It's $35-40 to get in. They had a 2k to win mod show 3 weeks ago....35 to get in. Apparently they don't feel bad about lightning up people's walllets. I would gladly pay 30 for a 5k to win show.

[huskerdirt]

Oakshade $12 ga and $20 for pits and paying $10,000 to win. How do these other track justify charging $30 and paying $5,000?

Oakshade seems to be only track or one of a very few that can pull this off. If it's a really good crowd all year regardless if it's a weekly show or a special. Then I can see how they can do it. Good on them.

[huskerdirt]

Here's a good one for ya. Moler has the buckeye dirt week show, 3k to win. It's $35-40 to get in. They had a 2k to win mod show 3 weeks ago....35 to get in. Apparently they don't feel bad about lightning up people's walllets. I would gladly pay 30 for a 5k to win show.

Jesus. That's straight taking it up the a$$. I pay 20 for MLRA type 3k to win shows. If those paid 5k to win and brought 6-7 more good cars. I'd gladly pay 30.

[JabberJaws83]

Here's a good one for ya. Moler has the buckeye dirt week show, 3k to win. It's $35-40 to get in. They had a 2k to win mod show 3 weeks ago....35 to get in. Apparently they don't feel bad about lightning up people's walllets. I would gladly pay 30 for a 5k to win show.

Was that general admission or pit gate at Moler?

[zyoung25]

Was that general admission or pit gate at Moler?

Pit gate. I'm not sure what the general was for those shows, my guess would be 20. I do know last year's outlaw show was 35 just for general, 45 or 50 for the pit gate. I chose to sit in the stands that night.

I'm not complaining at all, I just feel like there needs to be a little reworking on that. No way a family of 5 could afford that very many times. I'm just a single guy, so it doesn't bother me a bit to pay.

Prp does a good job of not breaking people when it comes to these big shows, like lucas. I THINK it's normally 30-35 for pit admission, not sure on the general side. With the exception of the DTWC, but the gate prices are not set by the track on that deal. Prp has a couple 5k shows throughout the year that are priced really well. I believe it 12 for general admission and 20-25 for the pits.

[hoosier race fan]

Oakshade $12 ga and $20 for pits and paying $10,000 to win. How do these other track justify charging $30 and paying $5,000?
I would agree that is a really good bargain for the SN finale. I'm willing to pay more at other tracks though because at least at other tracks I don't have to be concerned about catching a debilitating illness from trying to use the bathroom at the races. I'd be willing to pay more at Oakshade and actually consider going back if they would put something into the facilities.

[HoosierDirtFan]

It was announced on the Plymouth Speedway Facebook page a few days ago that Scott Bloomquist will be there for their UMP Summer Nationals race on Thursday, June 29th.

[goincircles]

He will be out of equipment by race 5 Good racer hard on equipment JMO :) Guess I'm gonna have to push this out a little bit since he didn't do night one lmao

[Doc88D]

He's in Merrit racing for $10,000. He is committed to the AELM Tour. Just doing the hell tour shows that don't conflict.

[kidrock]

If Moyer, Moyer Jr, Babb, Shirley, Pierce, Feger, Mahoney, Unzicker, all stay on tour and then a few others drop in from time to time might not be a bad Summer Nats to go to.