Month: February 2011

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Jon Henry Taking His Career to a New Level

Jon Henry poses next to his #15 machine at Volusia Speedway Park (FL)

A florescent orange car is not easily overlooked; but when that car is the #15 driven by Jon Henry fans and drivers alike definitely take notice.

The mild-mannered Ada, Ohio farmer has amassed a multitude of victories and four-consecutive championships already in his green career; capturing the 2007 Waynesfield Modified Championship, the 2008 Limaland Motorsports Park Championship, the 2009 American Late Model Series (ALMS) series championship in conjunction with Rookie of the Year, and the 2010 Eldora Speedway Big E Modified championship. Continue reading “Jon Henry Taking His Career to a New Level”

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An Awesome Week of Speed in Florida

The DirtCar Nationals invade Volusia Speedway Park.

When most people think of spending a wintery week in Florida it is images of sandy beaches, flip-flops, and sunscreen that come to mind; but I’ve never really been like most people and when I thought of a week in Florida, one primary thing came to mind, auto racing!

From February 12-18th I soaked up some sunshine from not only those beautiful sandy beaches, but from some great grandstand seats. Continue reading “An Awesome Week of Speed in Florida”

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8th annual MSTRC Bowling Tournament

Not-so-professional bowlers take to the lanes @ the MSTRC Bowling Tournament

This past weekend I attended the 8th annual Michigan Short Track Racing Club Bowling Tournament; and although my bowling skills would have easily landed me in a B or C main I had a blast attempting to bowl and catching up with friends.

This annual event held at the Capitol Bowl in Owosso, MI is not only a great way to beat the mid-winter racing withdrawals, but it is all for a great cause. Continue reading “8th annual MSTRC Bowling Tournament”

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Sno*Drift 2011…A thrilling weekend in Northern Michigan

2011 Sno*Drift Champions Travis & Terry Hanson

It was an exciting weekend in Montmorency Co. with the normally serene woods filled with the rumble of engines and hiss of turbo’s.   On January 28-29th a county typically void of traffic and containing not a single traffic light was filled to capacity for the 2011 Sno*Drift Rally.  

Continue reading “Sno*Drift 2011…A thrilling weekend in Northern Michigan”