LaSalle (IL): 9/23 - IRA Sprint $6K / $600, LMs $5K / $500, & Wisconsin WingLess

[HoosierDirtFan]

LaSalle Speedway
LaSalle, Illinois

www.lasallespeedway.com

Sunday, September 23rd 2018
"Bill Waite Jr. Memorial"

IRA 410 Wing Sprints - $6,000 to win & $600 to start
UMP Super Late Models - $5,000 to win & $500 to start
Wisconsin WingLess Sprints - TBA

Dennis Erb Jr. won this race last year after making the trip from Brownstown (IN) the following night.

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[golddirt]

Hope this don't get cancelled due to lack of early ticket purchases.

[IL LM Fan]

Not sure I'll recover from the Wilmot fiasco in time to be interested in this one.

[WisWildManFan]

Not sure I'll recover from the Wilmot fiasco in time to be interested in this one.Do tell...

[IL LM Fan]

Track was choppy, especially turns 1 & 2 outside of the bottom grove. Caution fest all night. Lots left on the hook. Over 4 hours to run 4 classes and the longest race was 30 laps. They saved the Late Models for last too.

[Loobs_07]

what was the issue with wimot? races were over shortly after 11 and there was cars on the track all night, barely any breaks in action....

[IL LM Fan]

what was the issue with wimot? races were over shortly after 11 and there was cars on the track all night, barely any breaks in action....There was breaks all night. Mostly to tow a car off. Just too long for me. Was that the modified that had 3 cautions and three cars towed off before they completed 2 laps? 4 hours for 4 classes and it wasn't even intermissions. Just cautions.

[IL LM Fan]

Modifieds and Sprints were 20 lap features. I missed the beginning of street stocks. Don't know if they were 15 or 20 laps. Only 1 race more than 20 laps and 4 hours?

[reid boys]

Modifieds and Sprints were 20 lap features. I missed the beginning of street stocks. Don't know if they were 15 or 20 laps. Only 1 race more than 20 laps and 4 hours?

Where do you normally go to races at?

[IL LM Fan]

Lately just LaSalle, Kankakee, and Wilmot. Stopped going to Kankakee weekly a few years ago when I got tired of getting home at 1am or so every week. They seem to be doing much better now. I just think the track was rough and all the cautions got boring Saturday night. Hard to imagine first time fans being impressed and wanting to go back. More like people were leaving early. Especially those with kids. Looked like a flagman was frustrated throwing the yellow yet again also. I'd imagine the drivers get tired of it too? Maybe it's me? Getting old and grouchy? haha

[bullring]

There was breaks all night. Mostly to tow a car off. Just too long for me. Was that the modified that had 3 cautions and three cars towed off before they completed 2 laps? 4 hours for 4 classes and it wasn't even intermissions. Just cautions.

The Wilmot modifieds are brutal. Have been that way for many years. I went there every week for many years a long time ago. Now I average once per year.

I wouldn't let that stop you from going to LaSalle. It may run long, but it will be a great show.

[Krooser]

I missed Wilmot.... ran there in the 60's and early 70's.

Jimmy Watson was an old friend....

[IL LM Fan]

The Wilmot modifieds are brutal. Have been that way for many years. I went there every week for many years a long time ago. Now I average once per year. I wouldn't let that stop you from going to LaSalle. It may run long, but it will be a great show.The track was rough. Nothing like the smooth track for the Summernationals. wrecks all nigh in all classes. But you're right LaSalle is looking good. I've calmed down. haha

[IL LM Fan]

Where do you normally go to races at?Oh, how could I forget to mention Sycamore? I spent most of the late model feature sitting in the ambulance getting my head patched up from from getting hit by a rock during the Summernationals. Lots of blood.

[IL LM Fan]

And I've been back twice.

[Loobs_07]

There was a lot of cautions at wilmot but i think the track did a good job of keeping the action moving. Was my first time there so can’t compare it to anything but it was a bit rough in 1 and 2 but facilities seemed decent, grandstands were nice. Cautions happen, especially when it’s mainly locals racing. When i go to a small track for a weekly show I’m not really expecting to see great racing, in just there to support a local track and have fun just being at a racetrack. Any good racing is just a bonus.

[WisWildManFan]

Anyone know of any drivers coming? I imagine erb jr will be back.

[thexfactor0210]

Erb, Heckenast, and Chris Simpson have it on there schedules

[WisWildManFan]

Add tony stewart

[chathamracefan]

On the sprint car side, Kerry Madsen indicated on twitter that he will be there. MOWA shows are usually in the mid 20's for car count I think. They were 30 plus at both Jacksonville & Spoon River this past weekend. I went to this race last year & there were around 25 late models I think.

[i-pod]

Mike Spatola and Bob Gardner have it listed.

[HoosierDirtFan]

On the sprint car side, Kerry Madsen indicated on twitter that he will be there. MOWA shows are usually in the mid 20's for car count I think. They were 30 plus at both Jacksonville & Spoon River this past weekend. I went to this race last year & there were around 25 late models I think.

This is an IRA Show.

[chathamracefan]

MOWA has it listed also. Think it is a co sanction deal.

[HoosierDirtFan]

MOWA has it listed also. Think it is a co sanction deal.

That's news to me as Tony hasn't indicated to me that it was co-Sanctioned. Good deal. Co-Sanctioned sprint shows there at LaSalle have been supported pretty well over the years. I could see 35 or so sprints there. Should be a good show for those who are there.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Add Shannon Babb and Jason Feger.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Add Jeff Curl.

[JMill99m]

Kevin weaver

[WisWildManFan]

Looking to be a very entertaining night, weather looks great.

[MUD MAESTRO]

last years race was a good show. Anyone got a start time?

[Shiny Side Up 18]

last years race was a good show. Anyone got a start time?Hot laps at 5, racing at 6.

[racecar1127]

Erb and Frankie won’t be there now do to the rain out in Brownstown? Was Anyone else going to make the trip?

[WisWildManFan]

Erb not not coming has to make the rest of il guys happy... Always runs good around the tires

[WisWildManFan]

Is Shirley coming?

[Highside Hustler25]

Is Shirley coming?

I believe he said last night he was.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Remove Ryan Unzicker. He got tore up last night and says he's done for the season.

[MI Dirt Fan]

Shows 32 LMs on DoD

[IL LM Fan]

Sprints already qualified. Late Models are hot laping

[thexfactor0210]

Late models qualify yet?

[IL LM Fan]

They are now.

[thexfactor0210]

Wow. They are over an hour behind...

[IL LM Fan]

On a Sunday too. Oops.

[IL LM Fan]

Track work now.

[IL LM Fan]

Man, I coulda watched the Bears game and drove 85 miles and not miss any races. Oh well.

[chathamracefan]

Gonna be a late night drive back to Chatham tonight. Lots of good cars here in both sprints and late models.

[racecar1127]

Thanks for up dates. Hope the racing makes up for the late night. Wish they would of ran it on a sat night

[IL LM Fan]

Not familiar with the equipment. They got this thing going around that's like a roller with spikes on it. Tearing up the top and bottom of the track. Grader and water truck going around too. Lots of drivers standing by the pit entrance watching.

[thexfactor0210]

Started heats yet?

[MI Dirt Fan]

I believe that's called a sheep's foot.

[ImCryn2]

I believe that's called a sheep's foot.

No, this deal is PTO driven. Almost like a tiller, but with spikes instead of tines. My mind went blank I can't remember the name for it.

[IL LM Fan]

Third Wisconsin WingLESS heat now. Looks like 31cars just in that class. Winged Sprints in staging. Racing started 7:45

[HoosierDirtFan]

From what I've seen on Facebook and Twitter.
37 IRA / MOWA 410 Wing Sprints
35 UMP Super Late Models
31 Wisconsin WingLess Sprints

103 Cars in 3 divisions. Not bad for a Sunday Evening.

[ImCryn2]

From what I've seen on Facebook and Twitter.
37 IRA / MOWA 410 Wing Sprints
35 UMP Super Late Models
31 Wisconsin WingLess Sprints

103 Cars in 3 divisions. Not bad for a Sunday Evening.

That's good, especially these days. Hopefully the fans turned out as well.

[IL LM Fan]

It's crowded.

[ImCryn2]

It's crowded.

Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear that.

[golddirt]

Not familiar with the equipment. They got this thing going around that's like a roller with spikes on it. Tearing up the top and bottom of the track. Grader and water truck going around too. Lots of drivers standing by the pit entrance watching.

That's called a lely rotara, not sure on spelling.

[IL LM Fan]

1st heat, Shirley, Babb, Schmit. Second heat 32 Simpson? Weaver. And a 25 car. Sorry don't hear well and have ear plug. Late models are hugging the bottom.

[IL LM Fan]

Third heat 75 by quarter lap over 21b, and half lap over 3rd place m27. Lil John was 4th.

[IL LM Fan]

Feger scooted away with heat 4. 39 second. 1m third, 4g fourth

[IL LM Fan]

Went out for another layer. Getting cool. Was like intermission with people walking away. Sprints finished and Late models were coming out. Lol

[IL LM Fan]

This AINT Sprint country! Haha

[IL LM Fan]

Keeping them moving. Late models barely off the track and wingless back out. 14 cars. B main I take it.

[IL LM Fan]

Thanks for the updates on the equipment. Obviously some of you are familiar with it.

[IL LM Fan]

Looks like about a 10 foot wide dry spot around the bottom they're hitting on the turns. Was real obvious with the wingless b main.

[IL LM Fan]

Interesting, the winged sprints b main the leaders are running high. Maybe there's hope?

[IL LM Fan]

Black 10, black and pink 74, 54, and white and orange 28 in b main 1 for late models

[IL LM Fan]

Paul Parker the 10? I forget who the 74 is. He finished up front at Wilmot.

[IL LM Fan]

4b and 58 way out front of b main 2. All preliminary races are done. WingLESS feature already rolling out.

[IL LM Fan]

I think they all left. I ain't shiny. Haha

[golddirt]

And?!!!!! Give up?

[MI Dirt Fan]

I know the LM race is over. Babb tweeted they finished 7th. On to mod mania at tri city.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Brian Shirley won the late model race
Parker Price-Miller won the IRA / MOWA show <> Tony Stewart was 3rd.

[cgrace]

Track was dreadful. Shirley, Simpson, Drake, Weiser, Feger, Bell, Babb. Feger had a bit on one and two on top, but not really. Whoever started on the pole was going to win.

[IL LM Fan]

Seemed like no one was still around, so I put the phone down and then had 85 mile drive. Winged Sprints could run anywhere. The top guys were running mostly high. Non winged Sprints and Late Models were low grove only. And the wingless ran before the winged. By half way through the Late model feature, they were almost all equal. Had to get under an already low running lap car to pass. Sprints were entertaining. Smoke moved up, as did 64 and 17. And of course the leaders flying around the top side, those cars are just beasts. Thought Smoke might have something at the end, but he had a bad restart after a late caution with 4 laps left, and didn't challenge.

[IL LM Fan]

This video from Brownstown, I didn't watch the whole thing. Downloaded it and skipped to the end to see Bobby pass JD. Exactly how LaSalle was with the dry grove on the bottom. Only I think the bottom grove was even wider at LaSalle, and no front runners and most of the lap traffic, were trying to run the same grove as Bobby did at Brownstown. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156580656531212&id=591851211 The exception of course was the IRA MOWA OUTLAWS. They were all over the track. Front runners were running high. My impression was the winged boys carry too much momentum into the turns to hug that dry spot and outrun the high side Guys.

[TackyTracker]

Shirley has had a great year.. At least it seems like it

[IL LM Fan]

Yes he has. Guy to beat lately in the area.

[IL LM Fan]

I think Lil John Provenzano was the only lap car Shirley passed outside. I chuckled when he had Lil John next. Former Track Champ. He wasn't giving up that low grove. haha

[IL LM Fan]

I mean they were are hugging the bottom, but Lil John was better than most at his old stomping ground. Shirley WASN'T going to pass Lil' John low. No how no way. Had to earn the pass on the outside. Well done.

[golddirt]

So it sucked? Bad to hear.

[WisWildManFan]

One of the worst late model races I've ever seen there. Non wings were also terrible, winged 410s were one groove as well but that was at least up high so they were going fast. Oh well, huge crowd

[2020VISION]

Track was junk in hot laps. Told the guy next to me they could throw the green at the starting line and the checker at the entrance to turn one for the non winged sprints and the outcome would have been the same.
Winged sprints were ok at best. Stewart moved up to block and ran a car into the wall at the entrance to 3.
Late models were lousy. Nearly all on the bottom looking for moisture. Feger tried the top in 1&2 but couldn't make up any ground. Car counts and quality were very good. Good size crowd of disappointed fans. I'm sure we all expected better track prep.