It comes with great excitement to be back for my tenth season. The drivers, crews, co-workers and fans are truly the reason I keep coming back every season. There is a reason I call it the Winston Speedway Racing Family. I look forward to providing Winston Speedway the most COMPLETE and UP TO DATE information.

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Mark Jalovec

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We will run a new class next year at Winston. Some of the drivers received a copy of the rules for the new bomber class. After talking to many of the drivers and car owners we felt that with the economy being slow, it was time to have a class that allowed racers to run without buying the big $$$ cars. Many of the cars already running at Winston will be able to run this class with little or no modification. We will also put a limit on driver experience to help keep it affordable and fun. Please come to the meeting on Wednesday and I will answer your questions. To clarify any confusion, these are not the factory stock rules, but a new class at Winston.

See you tomorrow. Tom

I would like to thank all of the drivers, car owners, crew members, and racing fans for a great weekend at the Fall Spectacular. Friday night's show was a little wild at times, but good entertainment. The enduro race was "hotly" contested at times, with Rich Nieser taking the win.

Thank you Roger for announcing at Winston's Fall Spectacular. Very knowledgable and professional. A job well done

I would also like to thank Marty Tramper from the #21 Mini Stock for getting the UPS Race Truck to Winston Speedway. The crowd loved it!

Special thanks go out to Dean Wilkerson and the track crew for getting the track ready during my absence.

Thanks go out to Dan Borgman for the pig roast, Jon McDonald and Matt Pickard for the roasted corn, the concession staff for the baked beans and potato salad and Jerry Welcome for the beverage. It was a great cook out! Let's do it again next year.

Tom Sprague

Winston Speedway concluded their racing season on September5th and 6th with their annual “Fall Spectacular.” The event was sponsored by Port City Racing and Integra Racing Shocks and Springs. This annual event is turning out to be one of the best year end gathering of race fans and drivers from all over the state of Michigan. Owner’s Tom and Lois Sprague would like to thank the employees, drivers, crew members and fans for their support of Winston Speedway. The economy has been tough but the support of Winston Speedway has been great. The Sprague’s are looking forward to the 2009 season.

After running Heat races in the hot afternoon sun, drivers had to make big adjustments to run in the cool evening. The drivers who made the correct changes were the drivers who were able to make their way to the front. The track was dry and slick during the afternoon while the evening saw a track that was tacky and fast.

The 30 lap Late Model Feature event came down to 2007 Winston Track Champion Tom Sprague Jr and former IMCA Modified National champion Rick Stout. Sprague started on the front row and made his way to the point early. Youngster Kyle Borgman was the first to give Sprague a run for his money getting under Sprague only to see Sprague pull away coming out of turns two and four. By the half way mark Stout had charged his way to second from his eighth place starting position. With five laps to go fans could see that Stout was gaining on Sprague. Getting to him was one thing, passing him was going to be another. Stout made a valiant effort at the finish diamonding both ends of the track on the last lap. Stout was able to dive under Sprague coming out of both turns, but Sprague showed why he has the most wins at Winston in his Late Model. Sprague held his line, stayed in the throttle and picked up his 7th win and a check for $1200. Stout’s second place run was admirable as it was his first visit to Winston this season. Andy Sprague, Borgman, Jim Fairbanks and Tim Stott completed the top five. Heat races were won by Brian McQueen, Stout, and Mike Nichols. The top transfer spot from the Consolation feature was won by Kevin Juusola.

The entire season of Modified racing at Winston Speedway can be summed up in one name. “John McCaul” Only John Grega’s dominance in the Late Model division in the early 1990’s can compare to McCaul’s efforts this season.  McCaul left no question of who is the top Modified driver in the State of Michigan. Starting from the fourth position McCaul made quick work of his competitors and left everyone else running for second. McCaul's win was his 27th of the season around the state of Michigan. Track Championships at Winston Speedway, Thunderbird Race Park and the UMP State title will be added to his resume. The National title is still within reach for McCaul. Jacob Poel was second edging Rich Robinson, Derek Poland, and Jeff Erickson. Heat race winners included Nate Bostrom, Mike Wilbern and Poel.The Sportsman division saw a non Winston Speedway regular take top honors.

Mick Latch has spent this summer trying to get a handle on his Modified. When he was asked to drive a Sportsman car at the “Fall Spectacular” he jumped at the chance. Latch is well known in West Michigan racing circles for his ability in a stock car. Latch and Rob Sternberg swapped the lead at the Flag stand two different times midway through the race. Ultimately Latch’s high groove turned out to be the place to be as he cruised to the win and earned $500 for his efforts. Mike Lynn used the same line as Latch to edge Sternberg for second. Troy Marcinaik and Chad Weinrick completed the top five. Heat races were won by Mike Epplett and Bean Falbe.

If Factory stock driver Bill May was a baseball player he would be a hall of famer. Running in only ten events this summer May was able to win five. May took only eight laps to get to the front and stay there. May’s pass of Tony Weinrick earned him “Top Gun Challenge” bonus money bumping his earnings for the night to over $500. Bill Delong did his best to get by May at the finish line only to come up short by a front fender. Mike Pickard, Mark Ransom and Weinrick completed the top five. Pickard, Weinrick and May were Heat Race winners. Loren Peterson won the top transfer spot out of the consolation feature.

If anything could ever make a driver mad it would be being turned around on the last lap while looking for the checkered flag. Winning Mini stock driver Luke Near must have the temperament of a saint as he never retaliated or spoke a harsh word in the pits. Near was spun out twice while leading by the same driver.  The first time came early in the event and the last was on final lap. Both times Near was able to resume racing and get his top spot back. His nemesis had their scoring card pulled for their actions. Near ended up leading every lap of the 25 lap event and picked up his ninth win at Winston. Carl McCann was the best of the rest as he beat Mark Farber, Mike Horton, and April Spriggs to the line. Heat races were won by McCann and Randy Whitten.

Mark your calendars for Saturday December 6th. Winston Speedway will hold their 2008 Awards Banquet at the VFW on Apple Avenue in Muskegon.  For the best in Family entertainment along the Lakeshore make your way to Winston Speedway.

For complete results and news visit: www.winstonmotorspeedway.com

Racing Photographer Tom Devette made his way to Winston and took some great photos of our Fall Spectacular. You can take a look at his photos and order any that you would like by clicking on the title that is linked to his web site.

Thank you Tom for thinking of Winston in your Photo Racing tour around the state.

The track is in excellent shape and the weather looks great. Come on out for 2 days of racing.

Tom

FALL SPECTACULAR SEPT. 5^TH & 6^TH

SPONSORED BY PORT CITY RACING and INTEGRA SHOCKS & SPRINGS

Check out one of the best racing weekends of the year. Click on the title to look at the details of the weekends events.

Every track has a "Top Gun" in each class. I would like to challenge other drivers to attend the Fall Spectacular and beat the Top Gun in their class. Of course there will be a bonus for beating the Top Gun. NOTE: Winston's Top Gun must be on the lead lap to collect the bonus. Here are the Top Gun's at Winston.

We had so much fun with the bounty in this class last
month I think we should add #28 Rob Nieman to the list and see who really is the "Top Gun"

Are You up for the CHALLENGE ????

Winston Speedway concluded their regular season on Friday August 29th. A huge crowd came out to see Sprint Car action along with the last night of points racing. Track Championships were not claimed until the end of the main events in three different divisions. Some drivers were left wondering about all the “What ifs” during the season while others were celebrating long after the track lights went out.

Sixteen Sprint Cars lined up for the main event. Brett Mann was the man of the hour as he drove to victory in the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt Feature event. Mann used his front row starting position to the fullest holding off 2007 Series Champion Tim Norman along with Ben Rutan who was trying to make it two in a row at Winston. It was Mann’s second win of the season.

Mann and Louie Carufel started on the front row for the 25-lap main event. At the start Ryan Grubaugh tumbled end for end into turn one bringing out the red flag. It was the only halt of action for the main event. Grubaugh was uninjured.

Mann once again jumped into the lead during the restart while Carufel battled with Norman, Rutan, and Dalman for second. After battling for several laps Norman and Carufel banged wheels off the fourth corner with Norman taking the spot. Several laps later Rutan threw a big slide job on Carufel through turns three and four, sliding up the ledge on the top of the track to hold third.

Norman set sail after Mann through lapped traffic, but Mann masterfully worked his way around the back markers. Norman settled for second followed by Rutan, Carufel, and Steve Irwin.
Norman won the Dash event and a Heat race. Mann also won his Heat race.

Integra Racing Shocks and Springs Modified driver Mike Wilbern has been on both sides of the fence when it comes to seeing a Track Championship dominated by a single driver. Wilbern in 2006 pulled off double digit wins at Winston in claiming a Track Championship and a State Title. Wilbern knows the winning feeling John McCaul has enjoyed this season. McCaul has had a target on his back all season and Wilbern has been one of the arrows.

At the start of the feature Wilbern was on the pole. Wilbern quickly cleared John Hammerle at the start and moved to the high groove. Wilbern stayed on the very top of the track for the entire event. With ten laps to go there was a familiar car to his inside. McCaul was trying his best to get to Wilbern’s inside and clear him for the lead. They had the fans on the edge of their seats as they swapped the lead back and forth running completely different lines. A caution with three laps to go saw Wilbern able to pull away and pick up the win. It was the second time only this season that a driver other than McCaul celebrated in victory lane. McCaul finished second, but claimed the 2008 UMP Track Championship at Winston. It was McCaul’s third track championship at Winston in the last five years.  McCaul also is in contention for State and National UMP Modified titles. Youngster Jeff Erickson continues to show that he will be a contender in 2009 as he gets better each week. Erickson’s pass of John Hammerle with four laps to go earned him the third position. Greg Smith completed the top five. Heat races were won by Wilbern and Hammerle.

The Sportsman division feature played out like a soap opera. If Chad Weinrick won the feature, Point leader Ralph Sternberg knew he would have to finish sixth or better to claim his second Port City Racing Sportsman track championship. Ralph Sternberg had won his heat race early in the evening but it turned out to be a double edged sword. Sternberg’s heat race win called for him to draw the inversion chip. The inversion placed Weinrick on the outside pole. Out front Weinrick went unchallenged in a caution free event. Ralph Sternberg started eighth and struggled to move forward. With laps winding down Ralph’s brother Rob started falling back from his fourth place running position. Could Rob Sternberg be losing positions in order to help his brother? The answer was no. Rob had broken a right upper “A” frame and was hanging on for dear life. Ironically Ralph’s pass of Rob for sixth place earned Ralph Sternberg the Championship by a mere two points. It was a stressful and exciting championship run for all the drivers and families involved. The fans loved it.The race for second had three drivers slicing and dicing for the runner-up position. Dan Wilson edged Derek Poland and Bean Falbe after all three held the position at one point during their main event. Brad Afton rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Ralph and Rob Sternberg. The Dash for Cash event was taken by Weinrick.

Factory Stock driver Scott Erickson in 2007 watched his son Robert win the Factory Stock division championship. Robert Erickson’s success put the racing bug back into Scott who had not raced in nearly ten years. Heading into the evening Scott Erickson was coming off two consecutive feature wins and held the point lead. Tonight Erickson did exactly what he has done all season. Erickson finished strong with a fifth place finish. Erickson’s consistency and level headedness in a division that has drivers aged 14 to 76 shined all year. Scott Erickson’s followed in his sons footsteps claiming the 2008 Factory Stock Championship. The main event winner of the night was Tony Weinrick. Weinrick battled his way by Derek Passenier midway through the event and later held off Bill Delong. The win was Weinrick’s fourth of the season. Delong’s charge to second was impressive as he started sixteenth. Passenier was third followed by Justin Gilland and Erickson. Heat races were won by Passenier, Gilland and Weinrick.

The Sprague’s Auto Parts Mini Stock division also was not decided until their final checkered flag was waved. CJ Rectors run off bad luck the last couple of weeks had put his top spot in the standings in jeopardy. Rector won his heat race, but drew an inversion chip of eight putting Luke Near in front of him for their main event. Rector had to finish within six spots of Luke Near to claim the championship. On the start of the event Near charged his way to the front with Carl McCann glued to his bumper. McCann entered the main event with a Heat race win and set third in points. McCann turned out to have the best car on the night. Near raced McCann hard but had nothing for him once McCann powered his way to the front. Near finished second followed by Andrew Bartozsek, and Brandon Tramper. Rector was able to ride without any traffic around him and cruise to a fifth place finish. Rector’s run earned him a track championship by five points over Near.

Next Friday September 5th and Saturday September 6th Winston Speedway will be holding their annual “Fall Spectacular.” The weekend will be full of excitement. Friday will be “Fun Day” with Mechanic, Powder Puff, Push Me, and an Enduro race as part of the action. On Saturday the program is packed full with six classes of racing. Late Models, Modified, Sportsman, Factory Stock, Mini Stocks and Four Cylinder Warrior classes will be competing for the huge purses “Top Gun” challenge money being awarded in each class. It is a weekend of racing you will not want to miss. For the best in Family Entertainment along the Lakeshore make your way to Winston Speedway.

For Complete Results and News visit: www.winstonmotorspeedway.com

ASCS Sprints on Dirt Set for Weekend Double
Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 26, 2008) After a soggy Saturday night this past weekend, it's back to business for the Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by Victor Reinz with a pair of Michigan events this weekend. 

On Friday night, the series contests the eighth and final round of the MAHLE Clevite Short Track Challenge with the lone stop of the season at Winston Speedway in Rothbury, MI. Then on Saturday night, the series makes its third and final stop of the season at Crystal Motor Speedway. 

While Brett Mann holds the edge in the series season championship points chase, Gregg Dalman holds the lead in the season's Short Track Challenge standings. 

Gunning for his first series title, Mann of Goshen, IN, enters Saturday's action with a meager 14-point lead over Ben Rutan.  Dain Naida is 42 points off the lead pace in third, with Ryan Grubaugh and reigning series champion Tim Norman rounding out the top five. 

Ranked sixth in overall points, Dalman lead the Short Track Challenge by ten markers over Naida, with Rutan just a dozen points off of Dalman's pace in third.  Mann is 20 points out of the lead in the Short Track Challenge, with Ryan Grubaugh rounding out the current top five. Rutan topped last year's series stop at Winston Speedway with a dramatic flip across the finish line.  Tim Norman and Dustin Daggett have split this year's top honors at Crystal. 

Both nights of action are set to get under way at 7:30 p.m.

Winston Speedway is located in Rothbury, MI, off US 31 to the Winston Road Exit, then 0.2 miles west.  For more information, contact the track at 231-893-3023.

Friday August 22nd Winston Speedway fans were treated to three Season Championship races as part of a full racing program.  The Integra Racing Shocks and Springs Modified, the Port City Racing Factory Stocks and the Sprague’s Auto Parts Mini Stock division were the headline divisions for the evening. With one week left in the battle for Track Championship point titles two were crowned a week early.

In the Late Model division Tom Sprague Jr would win the battle, but Rich Neiser would win the war. For 2007 Late Model track champion Tom Sprague the 2008 season has seen its ups and downs. Going into the last week of points racing for the Late Model division Sprague entered the evening in the third position behind point leader Rich Neiser and Matt Pickard. Sprague proved tonight that he was not going to go down without a fight. Early in the race Andy Sprague set the early pace from his pole position. Sibling rivalry was fun to watch as Andy and Tom Sprague Jr battled side by side midway through the race. Andy had just cleared Tom coming out of turn two only to go off the embankment in turn three bringing out the caution.  On the restart Tom Sprague Jr was placed on the point with Rich Neiser on his bumper. The final laps saw Sprague Jr pull away while Neiser battled eleventh place starter Jim Fairbanks. When the checkered flag was waved Sprague Jr had picked up his fifth win of the season, the most of any Late Model driver. The last turn saw Fairbanks get under Neiser for the second position. Neiser’s third place finish was enough for him to claim his second Track Championship in the past three years at Winston. Rounding out the top five were Kevin Nelson Jr and Brian McQueen. Heat Race winners were Tom Sprague Jr. Andy Sprague, and Scott Wenell. Kevin Juusola was the winner of the Consolation feature.

When the twenty-one Modified lined up by points for their Season Championship race everyone assumed that point leader John McCaul would run way from the field. McCaul has been in his own league this summer winning all but one feature at Winston. For twenty four of the twenty five laps the best racing was well behind McCaul who again was dominating. The last lap proved that even when McCaul has bad luck it strikes at the appropriate time. As McCaul entered turn three of the final lap fans could tell that McCaul’s car was off pace. Closing the gap fast in one of his best runs of the season was youngster Jeff Erickson. McCaul had lost fuel pressure. As McCaul headed for the finish line under powered he was able to get help from lapped traffic. Erickson had no lane to pass and was left pushing McCaul to his 14th win of the season. Greg Smith finished third ahead of Mike Wilbern and Jacob Poel. Heat race winners were McCaul and Derek Poland. McCaul's win assured him of title of UMP Modified Track Champion at Winston.

Sportsman driver Mike Lynn made it back to back wins. Fresh off his Season Championship race win a week ago Lynn proved his previous win was no fluke. Starting in the sixth position Lynn held off a late race charge by Derek Poland.  The finish was the closest of the night as Poland made his way inside of Lynn at the finish line losing by one foot. Jeremy Holman, Dan Wilson, and Chad Weinrick rounded out the top five. Poland and Brad Afton were Heat Race winners. This division will be worth the price of admission alone next week as the front three in points, Ralph Sternberg,  Rob Sternberg, and Chad Weinrick will not know who is the Sportsman Champion until the final checkered flag is waved in this division. The Points battle is that close.

Factory Stock point leader Scott Erickson had taken a ten year layoff from racing. To say he has returned in full force would be an under statement. Starting from the pole position for their Season Championship race Erickson was able to lead every lap to take the win. The win was his second of the season and the second in two weeks. Erickson’s win was not easy as youngster Derek Passenier pressured him for most of the race to finish in the runner-up position. Bill Delong edged Bill May and Tony Weinrick for the third position. Heat Races were won by May, Delong and Weinrick. Passenier won the “Dash for Cash” event. Robert Erickson earned the top transfer spot in the Consolation Feature.

Mini Stock driver Luke Near continues to be the class of the field as of late. Near started on the outside of point’s leader CJ Rector.  Near wasted no time getting to the front. While Near’s stock is rising CJ Rector has seen his points lead dwindle.  Near left Winston with his eighth win of the season and a five foot trophy. Rector was hauled off on a wrecker after an accident in turn four. Rector still holds the upper hand for a track championship but he cannot afford any more bad luck. Following Near across the line were Carl McCann, Brandon Tramper, John Foss, and Paul Rice. Heat Race winners were Near and Tramper.Friday

August 29th Winston Speedway will end their regular race season with an appearance of the ground pounding Sprints on Dirt series. The Late Model division will not be on hand but all of Winston Speedways other divisions will be fighting for their final spots in the point standings. The racing will be fast and furious. For the best in Family Entertainment along the Lakeshore make your way to Winston Speedway.For Complete Results visit: www.winstonmotorspeedway.com

Results are finalized by the managment of Winston Speedway. If changes occur after I leave on friday night, I will update the results sheet accordingly.

Thank you

Mark Jalovec

Look for the action Friday August 22nd to be fast and furious as the headline events include three Season Championship races. The Mini Stock, Factory Stock, and Modified divisions will be the center of attention. The season is winding down but the  battle for the title as "2008 Track Champion" for all divisions are in full force!

Racing starts at 7:30

Friday August 15th saw the final stretch of the race season begin at Winston Speedway. It was the start of Season Championship races. The Integra Racing Shocks and Springs Late Model Division and Port City Racing Sportsman division were the center of attention on the night as they were the first of the five divisions at Winston to battle for bragging rights and trophies. Fans witnessed 104 race cars compete under perfect weather conditions. Patrons of Winston Speedway continue to show their support for the efforts of owners Tom & Lois Sprague.  Finding a place to sit at Winston has been a pleasant problem. Dirt Track racing at Winston is alive and well!

Twenty-eight Late Models were on hand to battle in their 30 lap Season Championship race. The starting grid for their main event was based upon the top twenty drivers in points, and two transfer spots from a consolation feature.  Earning the right to be on the first row were Rich Neiser and Matt Pickard. Neiser jumped to the early lead, but it was not long before Tom Sprague Jr from his third starting position was up front. On Lap three Sprague Jr used the high side grove going down the backstretch to take the lead. By lap twelve Sprague Jr was making his way through traffic a half lap in front of his brother Andy Sprague who had battled his way by Pickard and Neiser. Only two cautions in the last four laps slowed Sprague Jr. Each restart Sprague was able to pull away from the pack. Sprague willingness to run right on the edge of the high side paid off tonight as he picked up his division leading 5th feature event win this season. Andy Sprague held onto the second spot over Neiser and Pickard. Kyle Borgman completed the top five. Heat race winners were Andy Sprague, Jim Fairbanks, and Brian McQueen. The top transfer spot in the consolation feature was won by Roger Brooks.

The Sportsman division for the last two seasons has seen the brother team of Ralph and Rob Sternberg grab many headlines. The brothers lined up side by side at the start of the 25 lap Sportsman Championship race.  Ralph Sternberg gained the early lead after the two raced into turn one battling door to door. Contact between the two turned out to be the demise of Rob Sternberg as a tire would go flat on lap two while running second. Ralph’s luck was no better as he spun out in turn two handing the lead over to Chad Weinrick.  Staring in the eleventh position Mike Lynn was on the move. Lynn proved it did not matter what line he ran. His car was the fastest of the night. Lynn was able to pass Weinrick running low with twelve laps to go only to see a caution wave resulting with the lineup to revert to the previous lap. Weinrick switched grooves in an effort to maintain the lead, only to see Lynn go around him on the outside with four laps to go. Once out front there was no stopping Lynn. He picked up his first win of the season and claimed the Trophy as Season championship winner. Chad Weinrick’s second place helped him make up some ground in a points battle that looks to go down to the final night of racing. Mike Anderson was third followed by Larry Passenier and Points Leader Ralph Sternberg. Heat races were won by Dan Wilson and Weinrick.

When the racing flag is waving green, there is no change foreseen in the Modified division. John McCaul has been brutal on his competitors. Mike Wilbern had the best race of his season going until he saw McCaul on his outside making a pass with five to go. McCaul had charged his way to the front for the thirteenth time this season in fourteen tries. With just two weeks of the regular season left, could the one other winner (Greg Smith) this season be a trivia question for the future. Wilbern was able to hold onto second over a hard charging Greg Smith. Dan Dykman and Derek Poland completed the top five. Dykman and Wilbern garnered heat race wins.

Veterans Bill May and Scott Erickson raced each other hard and clean out front for the Factory stock win. This not could be said for the rest of the field as seven cautions flew behind them in their fifteen lap event. When you combine experience with inexperience, it can make for very entertaining racing. Scott Erickson knows that no one wants to lose worse than Bill May. As the two drivers raced lap after lap many were wondering when May was going to force the issue to get to the front. It was not until the final lap when May left the rear of Erickson’s bumper to dive inside. May’s efforts came up a foot short at the finish line, but his actions proved him as a champion. Erickson’s win was his first of the season. Completing the top five were Tony Weinrick, Derek Passenier and Mike Pickard. Heat race wins went to Erickson, Chuck Smith and Robby Sternberg. Passenier earned the top spot in the Consolation Feature to transfer to the Main event.

Luke Near continues to be the man to beat in the Sprague’s Auto Parts Mini Stock division. Starting in the tenth position Near was out front by lap five and never looked back. Near also won his heat race and the “Dash for Cash” event. Carl McCann was the best of the rest finishing ahead of CJ Rector, Brandon Tramper and Colen Parker in the Main event. Brandon Tramper was also a Heat Race winner.

Just two weeks remain for Track Champions to be crowned. Other than John McCaul in the Modifieds there is no clear front runner. Look for the action Friday August 22nd to be fast and furious as the headline events include three Season Championship races. Mini Stock, Factory Stock, and Modified divisions will be the center of attention. For the best in Family Entertainment along the Lakeshore make your way to Winston Speedway.For complete results visit: www.winstonmotorspeedway.com

Drivers gave the fans an up close look at their cars on "Fan Appreciation Night" The night was a huge success as the stands were packed.

Two of Winston's top divisions go to battle in their Season Championship races. Late Model driver's Rich Neiser, Matt Pickard, Tom Sprague Jr, Andy Sprague, and Tim Stott all have wins to their credit. They are the top five drivers in the standings and look to put on a great show. Don't count out the rest of the Late Model field as some of the strongest Late Model fields have been at Winston all year long.

In the Sportsman Division the brother team of Ralph and Rob Sternberg will battle the likes of Chad Weinrick, Kody Weisner, and Mike Anderson for bragging rights. They also set at the top of the standings in one of the closest points battle in recent history for any division.

Look for the action to be fast and furious!

Mark your calendars for Augsut 29th. The Sprints on Dirt series make thier way to Winston for some of the most exciting action of the season. The 700+ horsepowered Sprint cars will tour Winston's 3/8th mile track in some of the fastest speeds this season. This program is always filled with thrills and some times spills.

Make your way to Winston Speedway! 

Winston Speedway fans again were treated to some great racing Friday August 8th. The headline event of the night was the Paul Vanderstelt Memorial Race for the Factory Stock division. Vanderstelt recently lost a long battle with cancer. Vanderstelt was well known in West Michigan racing circles for his days as a driver most recently for his tire business. His passion for racing spanned 40 plus years.  Vanderstelt will be missed but his generosity and willingness to help drivers will not be forgotten. Thirty Eight Factory Stocks were on hand to battle in honor of Vanderstelt.It was fitting on this night that a second generation driver would take the win in the Factory Stock Memorial race for Paul Vanderstelt.

How ironic Bill May, who’s father Vanderstelt raced against for years would take the win. Bill May used to watch his dad Bill May Sr battle with Vanderstelt during their racing days. Tonight May was a man on a mission as he earned the right to start on the pole after winning his heat race. May has won many features in his race career. The only thing his competitors could hope for was a mechanical failure. May never missed a mark leading all 25 laps. May left with a trophy, $500 cash and another cherished racing memory. The race for second had the fans on the edge of their seat. Dan Wilson held the runner-up spot for all but the last ten feet as Bill Delong edged him at the finish line by a bumper. Mike Pickard and Scott Erickson rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Erickson, Wilson, May and Jeff Califf. The top transfer spot out of the consolation feature went to Justin Gilland.

The story in racing is not always about the winner. The last couple of weeks in the Integra Racing Shocks and Springs Late Model division driver Kevin Juusola has been the talk of many people in the pits.  The Juusola name is well recognized in Michigan because Kevin’s father Karl was recognized as one of the best Late Model drivers around before back injuries ended his racing career. Kevin has been on the rise and showed again tonight that he is looking to contend for wins.  Juusola paced the field from his pole position never being challenged for the first fifteen laps. With ten to go Juusola found himself battling side by side with 2007 Track Champion Tom Sprague Jr.  This lasted for 4 laps before Sprague Jr was able to clear Juusola.  Once out front Sprague Jr could not breathe a sigh of relief.  Hard charger Matt Pickard was on the move after starting tenth. With four laps to go Pickard made his way by Juusola and reeled in Sprague. Pickard made the pass on the low side only to be picked off by lapped traffic. Sprague’s veteran move of holding his line on the high side turned out to be the move of the race. While Pickard was left frustrated behind slow traffic, Sprague pulled away was able to make his way to victory lane for the 4th time this season. Matt Pickard held off Juusola for second. Andy Sprague and Rich Neiser completed the top five. Heat races were won by Shawn Reed and John McDonald. The “Dash for Cash” event was won by Neiser.

The field of twenty-two UMP Modified were all shaking their heads after the inversion draw. After winning the first heat race Points Leader John McCaul proceeded to draw a one chip that placed him on the pole for the feature. McCaul lined up for the main event already with eleven wins in twelve tries. Twenty laps and four cautions later he had made it twelve out of thirteen at Winston Speedway. Not only is McCaul dominating at Winston he is in serious contention to win the UMP Modified National title. Daryl Woodring was second followed by Jeff Erickson, Tim Tuttle and Stan Dodds.  Woodring was also a Heat race winner.In the Port City Racing Sportsman division Point leader Ralph Sternberg gave way to Kody Weisner after leading the first eleven laps of their twenty lap feature. Once out front Weisner held off a late race charge from Bobby McQueen to take the win. The win was the third of the season for Weisner at Winston. Sternberg held onto third followed by Bean Falbe and Rob Sternberg.  Weisner and McQueen garnered Heat race wins.

The most exciting finish of the night belonged to the Mini Stock division. Luke Near once won a feature after rolling his car over in turn three at Winston. It should not be a shock that tonight he won going across the finish line backwards. After watching front runner CJ Rector use every inch of track to keep Near behind him in the closing laps, Near made a clean pass on the outside of the final turn. Rector made contact to Near’s left rear quarter panel causing near to spin and slide across the finish line for his 5th feature win of the season. Rector was credited with second. Carl McCann, Chris Rice and April Spriggs completed the top five. Heat races were won by Rice and McCann.

The Warrior Four Cylinder division saw some of Crystal and Berlin Raceway’s top four cylinder drivers make their way to Winston and lead the pack. In their main event Rob Nieman made his way by Dennis Holtzlander on lap four for the winning pass. Nieman proved his Heat race win was no fluke as he went on to lead the rest of the main event to make his first visit to Winston a success. Holtzlander held onto second followed by Kyle Shattuck, Eric Dykema, and Cory Holtzlander.

Next Friday August 15th is the battle for bragging rights in the Sportsman and Late Model divisions. It will be their season Championship races. For the best in Family Entertainment along the Lakeshore make your way to Winston Speedway.