The famed dirt half mile known as Eldora speedway was the scene of last weekend's UMP Fall nationals featuring dirt late models and open wheeled modifieds. The weather couldn't of been any better as the day grew unseasonally warm and made for an enjoyable stay for those who took in the event. It made it real hard to come to a realization that we are almost halfway through the month of October and the temperatures are surely going to drop for us here in the midwest.
The state of IL was very represented at this years event. The winner went to Michigan's Jeep Van Wormer. After that, the top 5 has IL all over it. Frank Heckenast Jr took runner up. Bloomington's wild man Jason Feger won his head and took home 3rd. This years UMP points champion Ryan Unzicker took home the 4th spot. Other notables that made the trip to Ohio and did compete were Fairbury speedway regular Derick Chandler and from Highland, IL Brandon sheppart. Both did make the show but finished outside the top 10.
It is not uncommon for IL drivers to do well at Eldora when big money is not on line the lind. But when it is, some IL drivers have made the big money shows, but throug them all, none have ever won. There has been some close ones and a runner up, but never anyone to get the picture with the trophy girls. Shannon Babb took the checkered flag a few years ago only to be DQ'd for weighing less than 2300 pounds at the end of the night. Beyond that, you have to go back to Kevin Weaver of Gibson City as he took 2nd in the World 100 in the late 90's. However I have a feeling with the gruop of drivers that are just getting good at their hobby, this may change in the future.
For more infomration on Eldora, visit: www.eldoraspeedway.com/
For Frank Heckenast Jr info: www.frankjr99.com
Jason Feger: www.jasonfeger.com
Ryan Unzicker: http://www.ryanunzicker.com/
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