LaSalle (IL) Speedway. March 29-30. Thaw Brawl. Late Models $5K & $15K. DRIVER LIST

[HoosierDirtFan]

LaSalle Speedway - Thaw Brawl - Event Information.

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LaSalle Speedway
LaSalle, Illinois


WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
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"8th Annual Thaw Brawl" Presented by Hoker Trucking
Friday, March 29th & Saturday, March 30th 2019

RAIN DATES - March 31st or April 12th & 13th

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DIVISIONS RACING
American Ethanol Late Model Tour
American Ethanol Modified Tour
IMCA Modifieds
IMCA Sport Mods

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TIRE RULES
UMP Super Late Models
Hoosier LM 20's, LM 30's, & LM 40's
LM 20 - On any corner of car
LM 30 or LM 40 - Right Rear Option Only

UMP Modifieds
Hoosier M-30's or M-60's
M-30 - On any corner of the car
M-60 - Right Rear Option Only

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FRIDAY
American Ethanol Late Model Tour - $5,000 to win
American Ethanol Modified Tour - $TBA to win
IMCA Modifieds - $TBA to win
IMCA Sport Mods - $TBA to win

SATURDAY
American Ethanol Late Model Tour - $15,000 to win
American Ethanol Modified Tour - $TBA to win
IMCA Modifieds - $TBA to win
IMCA Sport Mods - $TBA to win

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY - TIMES WILL BE UPDATED AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED.
Friday
Pit Gate - 12:00pm (Noon)
Grandstands - TBA
Drivers Meeting - TBA
Hot Laps - TBA
Qualifying - TBA
Racing - TBA

Saturday
Pit Gate - 12:00pm (noon)
Grandstands - TBA
Drivers Meeting - TBA
Hot Laps - TBA
Qualifying - TBA
Racing - TBA

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY - TICKET & PIT PASS PRICES
Friday
Pit Passes (Ages 12 & Up) - $TBA
Pit Passes (Ages 11 & Under) - $20.00
Grandstands (Ages 12 & Up) - $30.00 <> TBA

Saturday
Pit Passes (Ages 12 & Up) - $40.00
Pit Passes (Ages 11 & Under) - $20.00
Grandstands (Ages 12 & Up) - $35.00

2-Day Pit Passes - $70.00
2-Day Grandstands - $55.00
ADVANCED TICKETS
Advance 2-Day General Admission - $55.00
Advance 2-Day Pit Pass - $70.00

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DRIVERS LIST - (36)
1 - Tyler Erb
1M - Mike Mataragas
2 - Travis Stemler
3s - Brian Shirley
4G - Bob Gardner
B5 - Brandon Sheppard
6m - Dona Marcoullier
7 - Ricky Weiss
c9 - Steve Casebolt
10 - Scott Schmitt
B12 - Kevin Weaver
14 - Victor Benedetto
M14 - Brandon Thirlby
18 - Shannon Babb
18 - Chase Junghans
21 - Billy Moyer Sr.
21B - Rich Bell
22B - Jonathan Brauns
23 - Ryan Vanderveen
24 - Ryan Unzicker
25 - Jason Feger
25w - Allen Weisser
27 - Eric Spangler
28 - Dennis Erb Jr.
29 - Spencer Diercks
32 - Bobby Pierce
32 - Chris Simpson
40B - Kyle Bronson
41 - Mike VanderMark
42 - Chad Finley
58 - Jeremiah Hurst
79 - Nick Kurtz
84 - Myles Moos
89 - Mike Spatola
91 - Rusty Schlenk
99jr - Frank Heckenast Jr.

[WisWildManFan]

Old man winter be there

[HoosierDirtFan]

Old man winter be there

3 years ago me a my friend sat in 28 degree weather about 18 row up behind the flag stand. Racing was great but darn was it cold that night at LaSalle

[t4g2]

Yes it was pretty cold that night. Hope weather is alright an I really hope the track has their stuff straighten out. The last 3 races was rough esp the last one. This is their last chance with my group of 20. If it's bad like the last few have been then we will NOT be back.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Hopefully it warms up by then, but they do have a back-up date this year, so that's good.

[i-pod]

add:
89- Mike Spatola
4G- Bob Gardner
99JR- Frank Heckenast Jr.

[Zonks32x]

I would bank on that backup date.

Snow on the ground, single digit temps and below zero wind chills today.

They're gonna need a solid stretch of days above freezing for the ground to thaw.

Does Hoosier make a snow tire???

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
2 - Travis Stemler
6m - Donna Marcoullier
m14 - Brandon Thirlby
25 - Chad Simpson

[CIRF]

We went to this event last year and it was plenty brisk. Luckily we had seats in one of the suites. Great racing both nights, looking forward to this show again later this month. The Friday night A-main was decided in the last 100' of the race. One of the better late model shows we saw all of last season.

The weather can turn around in a big hurry this time of year. It's somewhat premature to write this event off 3 1/2 weeks in advance.

[golddirt]

I think the biggest issue is
People have
Lost faith in Tony

[racecar1127]

what is the make up date?

[HoosierDirtFan]

what is the make up date?

It's posted on the original post.

[turnleftandgasit]

If you have rented a suite, make sure someone in your group brings a small fan to move air across the window. Without it, you can not keep the window defrosted.

[Highside Hustler25]

I'm seeing high 40's low 30's forcasted for 2 weeks out. Track should be fine as long as rain stays out of the picture. That would be my major concern as their is a lot of precipitation forcasted between now and then. I'll plan on it being cold as I haven't experienced warm weather at this event for quite some time. The event name should give one some kind of idea as to what the weather should be. Dress warm for this one.

[Illtsate32]

Weather in Illinois can be 20 one day and 70 the next so, maybe we can get lucky for a change...

[WisWildManFan]

$30 seems like a lot for a $5k show imo

[kidrock]

Do you want tracks to stay open or not? The price is going to have to go up because, there is just not the fan base there once was. Maybe now some will feel what some drivers and owners are feeling that the cost of racing keeps going up.

[WisWildManFan]

Maybe the fan base is smaller because the prices went up? The problem with your theory is that there will always be another rich kid to fill the gap when drivers and owners get out of the sport but when fans quit going cuz of rising ticket prices they will not be replaced.

[kidrock]

Maybe the fan base is smaller because the prices went up? The problem with your theory is that there will always be another rich kid to fill the gap when drivers and owners get out of the sport but when fans quit going cuz of rising ticket prices they will not be replaced.


Fan base has been in decline way before prices have started going up. I will say it's a double edge sword for tracks to get to a happy medium. No I'm not a believer in more rich kids filling the seats. More and more are going to get out of the sport because of cost. Its already happening.

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
10 - Scott Schmitt
21B - Rich Bell
27 - Eric Spangler
29 - Spencer Diercks
84 - Myles Moos

[thexfactor0210]

Where did you see these guys were coming? Their sites arent updated.

[CIRF]

If you have rented a suite, make sure someone in your group brings a small fan to move air across the window. Without it, you can not keep the window defrosted.

Very good advice. We had never been in a suite before last years' Thaw Brawl and someone had the presence of mind to bring a fan and a small space heater. Without the fan we'd have had to go outside due to the windows fogging over.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Where did you see these guys were coming? Their sites arent updated.

I don't always used driver websites as you just stated. A lot of times their not updated. These came from Izzo, AELMT, & a few strait the drivers them selves. I asked if they could confirm any on twitter and facebook. Rich Bell lives right of the street from LaSalle in Sheffield, IL & Scott Schmitt lives about 10 feet away in Tonica, IL.

[wells9]

Think I saw where it cost 25 for Friday, maybe I looked at it wrong though. We need to support dirt track racing when possible. Just my opinion. Well I see now on the new article that it is 30 for Friday so I stand corrected. We still need to try and support our local tracks though as much as we can.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Think I saw where it cost 25 for Friday, maybe I looked at it wrong though. We need to support dirt track racing when possible. Just my opinion. Well I see now on the new article that it is 30 for Friday so I stand corrected. We still need to try and support our local tracks though as much as we can.

That was a typo. It's corrected.
Races at LaSalle have always been good. Yes sometimes it's rough. Like most tracks you get that from time to time; But I've seen a lot of great races there. It wouldn't surprise me to see a large field of cars in all four classes if the weather forecast is good for both days.

[i-pod]

Add:
21- Billy Moyer Sr.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Add:42-Chad Finley

[zooker25]

60 degrees on Thursday!

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
40B - Kyle Bronson.

[HoosierDirtFan]

EVENT INFORMATION
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[HoosierDirtFan]

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58 - Jeremiah Hurst

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
96 - Tanner English.

[i-pod]

According to Tony Izzo on the horsepower happening podcast you can add:
B5-Brandon Sheppard
1-Tyler Erb
18-Chase Yunghans

[Barbecueboy]

This is going to be a nice field of cars......

[Jim11h]

Wish wasn't 6hrs away. Someday I wanna visit kik, LaSalle and especially Macon. Is there a "special can't miss weekend" to be able to catch all 3?

[TackyTracker]

Summernationals

[HoosierDirtFan]

updated drivers list

[Dlmfan123]

According to Tony Izzo on the horsepower happening podcast you can add: B5-Brandon Sheppard 1-Tyler Erb18-Chase YunghansTyler Erb said there taking this weekend 22-23 off and then there at it for 30 some weekends straight

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADDED
6 - Steven Boman
76 - Blair Nothdurft

[Highside Hustler25]

Wish wasn't 6hrs away. Someday I wanna visit kik, LaSalle and especially Macon. Is there a "special can't miss weekend" to be able to catch all 3?

The July 3rd, 4th, & 5th, (if you wanted a 4th of July road trip), LaSalle-Macon-Farmer City. That's one of the best 3 race swing the tour has. All 3 will start out on a fast track if history serves.

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
#79 - Nick Kurtz - Michigan

[t4g2]

Is their a make up date? Esp for Friday it's not looking good at all 80% chance. Or will he try to run both shows on Saturday?

[kidrock]

You have to remember it's Illinois and a lot can change in 5 days so, lets hope it does.

[WisWildManFan]

Supposed to snow Saturday

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Make-Up date is April 12-13. I'm usually not one to be super negative about a forecast 5 days out, but the forecast models have been very consistent the past several days bringing r**n in for the weekend. There's always a chance I guess...

[HoosierDirtFan]

Is their a make up date? Esp for Friday it's not looking good at all 80% chance. Or will he try to run both shows on Saturday?

Please. The Weather Channel website said 50% for Friday & 40% for Saturday.

[t4g2]

Weather.gov says 80% Friday an snow saturday an I have to know just in case as I don't get a lot of time off of work as I work 50/60 hour weeks. An this is LaSalle last chance to run an efficient show otherwise my group won't be back. Last few races choi cho drag out show an ran out of concessions midway through time trials. Water soda popcorn hotdogs all gone none left.

[bullring]

I have to laugh at rain date. Family was trying to plan family get together. Originally they scheduled it for 30th. I said that’s the only day I couldn’t make it. So they rescheduled it for the 13th. FML

[t4g2]

Its Illinois in late march you just never know what we are going to get for weather. Im sure the forecast will change 5 more times before race day. Love to have a job were i can be wrong more than right and still have a job. I was just curious if he would attempt to do 2 shows in 1 day.

[MEE]

Its Illinois in late march you just never know what we are going to get for weather. Im sure the forecast will change 5 more times before race day. Love to have a job were i can be wrong more than right and still have a job. I was just curious if he would attempt to do 2 shows in 1 day.

March 31st or April 12th & 13th


The way I take it is might run all on Sunday the 31st

[t4g2]

Thanks for the info, not looking like im going to make friday regardless had 1 get fired an 1 walked out at work.

[plunks7]

Tuff place to work?

[t4g2]

No just a very small business an the 1 that got fired had to have done something stupid. They only fired 5 people in 28 years. Just a growing company 18 employees an 3.5 million in sales an projeçted to double this year.

[TackyTracker]

get the hotdogs ready...

[WisWildManFan]

March 31st or April 12th & 13thThe way I take it is might run all on Sunday the 31stDid you see this somewhere?

[turnleftandgasit]

Friday is now 90% chance with 100% Friday evening. 1 inch total they say. 37 degrees
Sat is 50% am showers with 24 degrees sat night.
Stick a fork in it

[kazual]

If it cancels wonder who will be the first one on here complain?

[YAWANNAGO]

I'll say Wheatland will be the first. April 12-13 is their MLRA Spring Nationals...

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Peoria has a $5k to win on the make-up weekend.

[i-pod]

Add:
1M- Mike Mataragas
25W- Allen Weisser
21- Logan Arntz

[Shiny Side Up 18]

An announcement regarding the status of the weekend will be made today, per LaSalle FB page.

[HoosierDirtFan]

I just seen on another page - race weekend will now be Saturday, March 30th & Sunday, March 31st.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Here is what I just saw.

THAW BRAWL UPDATE

LaSalle, IL (Wednesday, March 27, 2019) - The 8th Annual Thaw Brawl Presented by Hoker Trucking from LaSalle Speedway schedule of events has been changed in light of the weekend weather forecast. LaSalle Speedway and American Ethanol Late Model Tour (AELMT) and the American Ethanol Modified Tour (AEMODT) officials are continuing preparation for this wwekend's highly anticipated event.

As part of the change, the weekends events are being pushed back on day, with start times and gate times changing as well. Officials are now planning on holding an Open Practice session on Friday night. With that, the first race night of the weekend will be Saturday, March 30th. Gates and draw will open at 11:00a.m. Central Time. From there, Hot Laps and Qualifying will begin at 1:00p.m., with the first American Ethanol Green Flag of the afternoon at 3:00p.m. The American Ethanol Late Model tour will still race for 50-laps and $5,000 to win as part of the now Saturday program, alongside the AEmods, IMCA Modifieds, & IMCA SportMods.

Sunday (the originally scheduled rain date) will also be an afternoon event. With Pit Gates and the draw opening at 11:00a.m.. Hot Laps and Qualifying at 1:00p.m., and the first race of the day at 3:00p.m. The now Sunday afternoon show will still showcase a $15,000 payday for the AELMT, with the AEmods, IMCA Modifieds, and IMCA SportMods.

The official schedule change comes as a result of improving weather forecast, reducing the significance of rain - however, the continued chance for cold temperatures prompted the earlier start times. For more information on the Thaw Brawl, including advanced ticket sales. log onto www.lasallespeedway.com

For more on the American Ethanol Late Model Tour, log onto www.aelmt.com. Get an exclusive content and stay up to date by following the AELMT on social Media, including Facebook, Instagram, or twitter.

Thanks,

Scott Menlen
Motor City Racing Promotions
Phone: 586-201-0378
smenlen@motorcityracing.co
www.motorcityracing.co

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FRIDAY - Practice

SATURDAY - Pit Gate, Grandstands, & Draw 11:00am - Hot Laps & Qualifying 1:00pm - Racing 3:00pm

SUNDAY - Pit Gate, Grandstands, Draw 11:00am - Hot Laps & Qualifying 1:00pm - Racing 3:00pm

[Dlmfan123]

Add Hudson oneal

[thexfactor0210]

Remove Chad Simpson

[t4g2]

Advanced tickets are no longer available. I went to buy 6 an got message saying to buy at box office

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
1m - Mike Mataragas
7 - Ricky Weiss
22B - Jonathan Brauns
25w - Allen Weiser
41 - Mike VanderMark
77M - Jay Morris - POSSIBLE

ALSO
Ken Schrader & Ricky Thorton Jr. to the IMCA Modified list.

[IL LM Fan]

Advanced tickets are no longer available. I went to buy 6 an got message saying to buy at box officeAdvanced tickets on sale was through Tuesday. There was a reminder posted on Facebook Tuesday Morning. "Tuesday, March 26th is your LAST chance to purchase Advanced 2-Day Tickets and Advanced 2-Day Pit Passes for the 8th Annual Thaw Brawl Presented By Hoker Trucking! at LaSalle Speedway March 29th & 30th at a discounted rate. Get your tickets NOW".https://www.facebook.com/pg/LaSallespeedway/posts/?ref=page_internal

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADD
21 - Logan Arntz - Michigan

[dirtluver]

Hows it looking at the track? Did it get a lot of rain? Is the camping area real muddy?

[WisWildManFan]

Accuweather has it raining on and off until 3pm

[zooker25]

I don't think it rained last night.

[t4g2]

Weather.gov has it raining til 10am some of my friends is camping out at the track an it's been raining all morning

[Highside Hustler25]

Rained all night. A bunch.

[Dlmfan123]

Rained out today only running tomorrow’s show now

[zooker25]

Thanks for the info! Anyone know who's there? Tomorrow's weather looks good!

[Dlmfan123]

Saw a pic on twitter looked like quite a few haulers in there

[IL LM Fan]

Pic I saw on FB looked pretty bare. A few haulers and tire tracks in the slop. I think most didn't want to hang around the pits till tomorrow.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Saturday, March 30th race has been postponed till Saturday, July 20th 2019.

[WisWildManFan]

Pic I saw on FB looked pretty bare. A few haulers and tire tracks in the slop. I think most didn't want to hang around the pits till tomorrow.Would have sucked to get there Friday if you were a driver