FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Independent Racing Series Amends Tire Rule for Remainder of 2008 Season

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

FINDLAY, OH (May 12, 2008)—Officials with the Independent Racing Series have announced an amended tire rule for the remainder of the 2008 season starting with this weekend’s events at the McKean County (PA) Raceway and the Stateline (NY) Speedway.

Due to the problem in identifying the compounds in the tires, the Independent Racing Series has decided to have an Open Compound Tire Rule for the rest of the 2008 season.

The Independent Racing Series’ last event was at the 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY on May 10^th where Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV grabbed his second-career IRS-sanctioned win and $5,000 at the Chuckie May promoted facility. The Independent Racing Series will be back in action this Friday/Saturday at the McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, PA and the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY for a pair of $5,000 to win events.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by clicking on the official series website located at www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.

 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eddie Carrier Jr. rolls to second Independent Racing Series win at 201 Speedway

By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)

CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com

SITKA, KY (May 10, 2008)—Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV captured his second-career Independent Racing Series win in the Bluegrass State on Saturday night May 10, 2008 at the 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY.

Carrier’s $5,000 payday came while driving the Carl Grover Motorsports, Engines Inc. sponsored Grover powered Rocket Chassis Monte Carlo.

Dash winner Robbie Blair and Eddie Carrier Jr. brought the field of 25 to the green flag in front of one of the largest crowds ever assembled at 201 Speedway with Carrier jumping to the point up high to lead the first three circuits. A side-by-side battle at the flag-stand on the fourth circuit saw Blair come away with the lead for the first time in the event with Carrier, Tim Dohm, Mike Marlar and Mike Balzano in tow.

By the ninth circuit, Tim Dohm had already climbed to second challenging for the lead on the inside but Blair held the top spot until lapped cars bunched the leaders back together on the 15^th lap with John Melvin being the first lapped race-car.

The first caution flag would come on lap-17 for Jared Hawkins coming to a stop in turn four. The restarted 17^th lap would be plagued by caution as debris made its way on to the racing surface in turn two. Several cars that didn’t get slowed down in time found themselves spun around while the caution was coming out for the rest of the field.

After the field was placed in the Delaware Double-File restart, Blair brought the whole grid of 25 back to the green flag with Dohm riding second, Carrier was third, RJ Conley was fourth and Balzano was fifth. Carrier would slide past Dohm after the restart and regain second while chasing Blair with clean air for the leaders up front.

By the 28^th lap, Carrier had moved his way back up to the back bumper of Robbie Blair and while Blair got caught up behind the lapped car of John Melvin in turn two, Carrier went to the inside and claimed the top spot once again. The duo would mix it up for the next few laps working their way closer to the lapped car of Terry Hicks by the 34^th lap.

On the same 34^th circuit, caution would wave for the final time as Kevin Wager slowed his mount in turn two.

The final 16 lap shoot-out to the checkered flag saw leader Eddie Carrier Jr. out in front of Blair, sixth starting Conley now third while Dohm held on to fourth and Marlar was fifth. Blair would work his way to the outside of Carrier for the lead on the restart while leading the next several laps.

Lapped traffic became a problem for Blair with just a few laps to go as on the 46^th circuit Blair would lead his final lap of the race. Carrier made his move to the inside of Blair with the lapped cars of Rod Evans, Steve Wilmoth and Shon Flanary in between the pair while Carrier rolled to the win with Blair second, Conley third, Tim Dohm fourth and 10^th starting Rick Aukland rounded out the top-five.

The next Independent Racing Series events will come on May 16 at the McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, PA and on May 17 at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, NY. Each event will pay $5,000 to win.

Further information on the Independent Racing Series can be found by visiting www.irsracing.net or by calling the series office at (419) 425-3929.

Official Summary of Results:

Round # 3-2008 Season

201 Speedway-Sitka, KY

May 10, 2008

Independent Racing Series Super Late Models

A-Main Finish:

1. Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV

2. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA

3. RJ Conley-Wheelersburg, OH

4. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV

5. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH

6. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA

7. Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY

8. Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN

9. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN

10. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV

11. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH

12. Paul Harris-Martin, KY
13. Chris Wilson-Louisa, KY

14. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV

15. Chris Combs-Isom, KY

16. Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY

17. Rod Evans-St. Albans, WV

18. Steve Wilmoth-Clarksburg, WV

19. Shon Flanary-Mt. Carmel, TN
20. Terry Hicks-Grayson, KY

21. John Melvin-Coal Grove, OH

22. Devin Friese-Chambersburg, PA

23. Kevin Wagner-Wheelersburg, OH
24. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY

25. Anthony Adams-Whitesburg, KY

Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: RJ Conley, Mike Balzano, Kevin Wagner, Devin Friese, Duane Chamberlain, Shon Flanary, Brandon Fouts, Robert ‘Taco’ Fletcher, Greg Anderson, Mike Butcher

Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Eddie Carrier Jr., Jared Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Chris Wilson, Andy Bond, Steve Wilmoth, Terry Hicks, Daniel Williams, Albert Butcher

Gutswear Heat-3: Josh McGuire, Rick Aukland, Rod Evans, Mike Marlar, Anthony Adams, John Melvin, Rodney Davis, DJ Wells, Paul Harris

Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Jackie Boggs, Mike Knight, Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Chris Combs, Jamie Ferguson, Donald Runyon, David Smith, Shannon Thornsberry

Dash: Robbie Blair, Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Marlar, Tim Dohm, Mike Balzano
 

Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-1: Andy Bond, Terry Hicks, Steve Wilmoth, Shon Flanary, Robert ‘Taco’ Fletcher, Brandon Fouts, Daniel Williams, Albert Butcher, Mike Butcher, Duane Chamberlain, Greg Anderson
 
Dave Poske Performance Parts B Main-2: Chris Combs, Anthony Adams, John Melvin, DJ Wells, Jamie Ferguson, Rodney Davis, Donald Runyon, Shannon Thornsberry, Paul Harris, David Smith

Entries: 37 from seven states (KY, NY, PA, OH, WV, TN, IN)
Integra Racing Shocks/Graphic Impressions Fast Time: Tim Dohm

Cautions: Three (laps 17, 17, 34)

Red Flags: None

Lap Leaders: (Carrier 1-3) (Blair 4-28) (Carrier 29-34) (Blair 35-46) (Carrier 47-50)

Series Provisionals: Duane Chamberlain and Shon Flanary

Track Provisional: Paul Harris

Time of Race: 30 minutes (started 11:12 p.m. EST ended 11:42 p.m. EST)

Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (After May 10)

1. Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA) 444

2. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 429

3. Rick Aukland (Zanesville, OH) 412

4. Mike Balzano (Parkersburg, WV) 407

5. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 395

6. Dave Hess Jr. (Waterford, PA) 394

7. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 388

8. Jared Hawkins (Fairmont, WV) 382

9. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 380

10. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 316

Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (After May 10)

1. Tim Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV) 429

2. Duane Chamberlain (Richmond, IN) 395

3. Andy Bond (Coolville, OH) 388

4. Mike Knight (Ripley, NY) 380

5. Devin Friese (Chambersburg, PA) 316

6. Cody Parker (Zanesville, OH) 225

Independent Racing Series Feature Event Winners: (After May 10)

1) Robbie Blair (Titusville, PA)-Hilltop Speedway April 18

2) Steve Shaver (Vienna, WV)-Elkins Motor Speedway May 2

3) Eddie Carrier Jr. (Salt Rock, WV)-201 Speedway May 10

Upcoming Independent Racing Series events:

May 16-McKean County Raceway-E. Smethport, PA-$5,000 to win

May 17-Stateline Speedway-Busti, NY-$5,000 to win

May 23-Raceway 7-Conneaut, OH-$5,000 to win ‘Rapid Refund Week Opener’

2008 Independent Racing Series Sponsors: Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bert Transmissions, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Poske Performance Parts, GRT Race Cars, Gustwear, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Racing, Indy Screen Printing, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp Scales, KB Carburetors, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin’, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Miracle Motorsports, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Racing Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Vendor Row Promotions, and Vickery’s Speed Shop.