NOW the O'Reilly Allstar Late Model Series, please check back for updated regarding 2009 season or visit www.allstarsprint.com
1. Robbie Blair-3114
2. Rick Aukland-2894
3. Dave Hess Jr.-2397
4. Duane Chamberlain-2299
5. Mike Knight-2202
6. Tim Dohm-2118
7. Jared Hawkins-1566
8. Mike Balzano-1559
9. Devin Friese-1379
10. Andy Bond-1249
3. Mike Knight-1936
4. Andy Bond-1229
5. Devin Friese-1092
6. Cody Parker-539
Independent Racing Series Sold to Guy Webb, Miracle to promote Waynesfield
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
FINDLAY, OH (October 7, 2008)—After two very successful seasons of dirt late model competition in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, the Findlay, OH based Independent Racing Series recently announced they will not continue operations for the 2009 season.
Shortly after some long and lengthy negotiations, an announcement was made that Guy Webb, President of the O’Reilly Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, had purchased the series and will revamp and turn the series into the O’Reilly Allstar Late Model Series.
Dean Miracle, the man at the helm and founder of one of the most unique racing groups will not continue as director of the series, but instead make his way closer to home to promote the Waynesfield Motorsports Park located in Waynesfield, OH for the upcoming season. The main reason for Miracle’s decision to do this was due to health related issues.
“My health just won’t allow me to travel up and down the road like I used to,” stated Dean Miracle. “I want to personally thank all of the drivers, fans, promoters and my staff who helped make this possible and with out all of them, the series would not be where it was at. The Allstars will go on under Guy (Webb) and I know he will try to keep it one of the best tours around, if not better,” stated Miracle.
“Myself, along with the rest of the staff of the Independent Racing Series would like to thank Dean (Miracle) for his determination and dedication to one of the best touring series around. We wish him the very best in promoting Waynesfield,” stated Chris Tilley, P.R. Director of the Independent Racing Series.
Further information on the 2008 Championship Awards Banquet will be released in the upcoming weeks upon completion with the details being released on the series website located at www.irsracing.net .
Independent Racing Series Sold to Guy Webb, Miracle to promote Waynesfield
The Independent Racing Series has been sold to Guy Webb with the O'Reilly Allstar Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, please direct all information regarding the series to him at (217) 832-2308.
CAMARGO, IL (10-19-08) by Robert Cortum - All Star Late Model Series
The All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc has purchased the Independent Racing Series (IRS) Late Model Series and has began to put together the most affordable premiere Late Model series in the country, the O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series. The O'Reilly Late Model Series is the newest series owned and operated under the banner of the "O'Reilly All Stars" which includes the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions and the O'Reilly Midwest All Star Series.
The O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series will have approx. a 30 date schedule that will be focused in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, Kentucky and Illinois. Eighty percent of the schedule will be within eight hours from Columbus, Ohio area featuring a base show of $5000.00 to win and $400.00 to start with many $7000.00 and $10,000.00 shows as well in the 2009 schedule.
The improvements will include a large point fund for the top 10 drivers and owners, appearance fees for the five chosen "All Stars," and a race format that will entertain and excite the fans. The multi-state tour will feature some of the best drivers in the country going fender to fender at some of the best Late Model tracks in the country.
This is not the first time that there has been a companion Late Model series to the All Star Circuit of Champions. From 1980 thru 1993 Late Models raced their own schedule as well as partnered with the Sprint Cars in several events. Hall of Famer Charlie Swartz is at the top of the all-time wins list with 36 followed by Donnie Moran (26), and the final points champion Billy Moyer (15).
All inquiries about the new O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series should be directed to www.allstarsprint.com <http://www.allstarsprint.com/> or Guy Webb, O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc. 217-832-2308.
